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Lilian Joy's Christening

2007-12-12T15:34:00.000+08:00

Here's my creation for Lilian's Christening on Sunday... She's such a doll...

I went Kite-boarding...

2007-12-07T18:42:00.000+08:00

I went kite-boarding with Garth yesterday, it's so fun, think i'm gonna get a harness for myself and take it up as a sport. I had Garth holding on to me for my 1st lesson but it was awesome! Can't wait to get back into the river and kite. I think i'll put surfing on hold. Gosh, finally, i'm able to do sports like this! here's a pic of it! one day, one day, I'll be doing something really cool like that! hahaha....

Some pics and what's been happening...

2007-12-04T23:36:00.000+08:00

Here are a couple of pics from the Red Bull Air Race in Perth... that was almost a month ago, just uploaded the pics to my computer. This is my trip down to margaret river... had a blast, had too much dairy! haha... This was the yummie gourmet meal prepared by "MOI". bought a bottle of extra virgin olive oil, so much flavour, it was beautiful! and a nice bottle of white wine from knotting hills winery. drove down all the way to Augusta, about 1 hr away from Margaret River... yes, we were 5439KM away from the Antarctica. drove inland towards Pemberton and climbed a 61 Meter tree... with no safety ropes or form of protection. Just had on my trusty Haivanas thongs. yupe, that's a picture of Garth's car from up the tree. its such an amazing feeling when you are up there... and it turned out to be good exercise as well, my legs were aching the next day! it was worth it. Look at the pretty colors on the birds... We arrived back in Perth on December 1... and went for Missy Higgins concert in Bel Voir Amphi in Swan Valley. it was quite chilly even thought summer just began. Well, besides Snow Patrol and Damien Rice, this is one of those concerts I'll never forget. great concert to end Year 2007... She's so REAL, unlike some other singers, Very talented indeed. Her voice is so beautiful, here's one of my favourites "Where I stood". It was featured in Grey's anatomy season 4, episode 9... Gosh, get the tissues! haha... it's a little shaky...

Dearest Avid readers...

2007-11-22T09:17:00.000+08:00

Hello from down under... I think I've become a professional bum, feels quite good actually, i'm enjoying myself doin nothing, kinda like a Tai-tai but without the big diamond rings, endless credit cards and the cash to spend. haha... been catching up on my series and some movies on dvd, so tat really passes time. can't wait to start work but that visa thing sure takes a long time. been given a job to do, Garth's friend's baby's christening, catering dessert for 100 pple. will definately post some pics of it in 2 weeks' time. well, will be heading down to margaret river which is the south of Perth. Beautiful... will be there for 1 week with Garth, goin to winery, cheese factory and the yalliyup burger... yum... will check back with you guys in a weeks' time.

back in Perth...

2007-11-03T21:01:00.000+08:00

Arrived back on Fri afternoon... weather was really good! nice and warm, but cool as well. went swimming in the ocean, freezing waters but it sure did wash all the stress! haha... Heard over the radio that there was a 6 meter great white spotted, that's like 18 feet long! yikes! i remember being scared of every shadow that i saw in the water. haha... quite funny actually, it was more of a dip then a swim so i'm fine... today, made is for the red bull air race, was at the swan river. never seen something like that "LIVE" before, pretty awesome! did some recording with Garth's new HD video cam, fantastic :) ciao for now....

MIA

2007-10-28T19:26:00.000+08:00

Sorry about being missing in action, been so lazy to blog, i think i'm gettin to that point where i feel there's no reason to blog. well, been back in singapore for almost 3 weeks now and i think i really miss perth, miss everything about it, the beaches, the weather, the pple there... Free from noise pollution, i never fail to wake up at 745 in the morning here in singapore due to the new block across the road, not one but 2.. plus it's getting crazy to drive in singapore, with the ERP trapping you everywhere! yikes! what happened to that "beautiful green city"?, i feel like its construction city, chopping down the trees, just to build another shopping mall. sigh... well well, enough blabbering! yesterday was at clark quay for halloween nite. it was a blast! here are some pics... yes, that's my mom& dad outside attica... haha... cheers... felt like disneyland, taking the pics with the different characters... hahah Thanks for the nite, it was great fun, mwah....

Snow Patrol 22 Sept 2007

2007-09-24T09:34:00.000+08:00

Garth, thanks for this surprise :) hee... I enjoyed the concert heaps! By far the best concert ever! awesome... my gosh, They sing well "LIVE". Signal fire (from Spiderman soundtrack) I just had to add this song in, Chasing cars (the all-time favourite)

must be some reason the 3 of us are in Perth at the same time!

2007-09-19T15:46:00.000+08:00

had a blast with you both, as usual... at Habourtown, Fremantle and 2 KG mussels dinner! Silin, dun forget to send those freaky pics taken at king's park, Garth's waiting for them! haha... weird how all 3 batch gals meeting overseas after me and Kristal resigned. and when we were flying, its so difficult to get the chance to fly with each other.

I'll coming back

2007-09-12T09:26:00.000+08:00

Hey everyone, MIA for a while, will be back in Singapore on oct 1, prob will be leaving Singapore on Oct 10 if everything goes well with the VISA!! will be arriving with my bf Garth, i've given up my old number already, so email me to keep in touch! missing you lots. Went for a picnic yesterday at the botanical gardens, beautiful tulips, enjoy the clips! will post pics sooooon..... heee... when i'm not so lazy! busy bee... Araluen Botanical Gardens in Western Australia

Very much Alive...

2007-08-30T19:38:00.000+08:00

"For all people out there" it's been a while since i last blogged, been so lazy. well, i'm doin great in Perth, bumming around most of the time and enjoyin every bit of wat this place has to offer me! spend my free time baking! Weather is nice in the day with the hot sun! Wo-hoo... Spring is coming, 2 days time, all the beautiful flowers blooming, i jus love the Australian wild flowers. will upload pics some time soon when i'm in the mood. i think i'm sinkin into the "laid-backness" hahaha... more like becoming more like a snail. Till next time, Take care and Ciao...

What i've been up to in Perth...

2007-08-06T12:01:00.000+08:00

well, can't believe i've been here for 4 days, time sure passes really fast for some reason, it's AUG already!! been working on the house during the weekend... having so much fun, so different from working with SIA. i guess like somebody said to me, I like waking up to birds chirpping in the morning rather then the construction happening in singapore! its monday, raining all morning, *Brrrrr* but i like it, all wrapped up in a robe, and covered up in the comforter! haha... feels good. i think i'm gonna snooze more! the house is pretty big, 4 bedrooms, with a living room, small kitchen area, laundry room, 1 bath, 1 toilet (it'll make a nice weekend house) will keep you guys updated

SHATEC Reunion... DPB July 2002

2007-08-01T10:08:00.001+08:00

Gosh, can't believe its been so long... 5 yrs, my goodness! Sie Sie, can't believe we've been through Fullerton and Hyatt together. Hui Wen, its been great catching up with you, so good to see you after so long! You get through everything, you are a strong gal. Alvin, all the best with the shop, will bring my bf when i come back to singapore k. 3 mths time, hopefully a more positive gathering, no more guy or gal troubles (麻烦) hahaha... emmmm, remember wat we "toast" for, ok, better jobs too! haha... Take Care!

Sab's new Red toy!!

2007-07-31T16:01:00.000+08:00

This is the second person to ever pillion me besides Garth (in Krabi) I must say, a safe rider indeed! hee... I'm in love with your new toy, I want one too.. it's so cute! definitely an eye-catcher! Sab, you are one HOT chick with a freaking cool Bike!

my restaurant pick!!

2007-07-28T00:08:00.000+08:00

Haven't been blogging lately, lotsa packing and stuff!! and been helping out a SHATEC friend of mine (Alvin) at his restaurant! MONT Calzone. I'm a pizza junkie, the pizza is REALLY Really good! not forgetting the pasta! so good and it's reasonably priced. go try it for yourself! it's at Far East Square... Jus directly opposite Casbah. pretty near to fluid bar (for those familiar with that area) The food's really yummie, will post some pics next time round! Lisa, we can stop goin to Prego! ah hahaha....

Batch 849... Big kisses to you

2007-07-20T15:54:00.000+08:00

Hey babes and dude of Batch 849... As you all know, I'm leaving! I'm gonna miss you heaps! take care and c u someday in Perth, don't be a stranger k. All the best to everyone and enjoy the rest of your flying days! Graduation Day with Ms Deborah Gan & all our trainers! Yes, as you can see sometimes training is boring but other times it's pretty alrite... Taken together with my parents on my Milan Flight! I'm gonna Miss you loads! I really enjoyed myself during training. Mwah!

24F... I'll miss the fun times!

2007-07-20T14:48:00.000+08:00

The first Team 24F... Our last Flight as a team! (Melbourne) ate so much that nite! Pei En, Redzwa, Marissa, Keziah, Marc & Ash, Thanks for everything! The next Team 24F... Team Flight to JNB. Jonathan, Sophia, Rachel, Marie & Michelle (wish we had done more team flts) Happy Flying and hope to c u in the near future. All the best and Take care, gonna miss you heaps!!

My last Flight to Perth as a Stewardess...

2007-07-19T00:29:00.000+08:00

Boy, I can't believe the day has arrived... I'm finally leavin SIA to persue my dream of opening my little patisserie. 2 years jus gone by like that, quite scary but I must say that it was a good experience, taught me independence, goin out on my own, seeing the sights. well, headin for briefing room, I met Junko (we call her JJ), my Japanese batch gal who has the American accent. This was taken almost 2 yrs back during first aid class, she had a broken arm and I had the broken leg. Haha... I managed to change my flt with this gal, gave her my 2 off days for a 2 day Perth to see my darling Garth. In the Hilton hotel, I jus woke up! so tired. it was one crazy flt but it went well, made 2 frens on the flt, you know, pple you have things in common with, not the ones you have to act all fake! haha... Wat a coincidence, I met Katheryn and her daughters on the flt! (Garth's friend) wat a fluke! oh well... After dinner at a Japanese restaurant!

My new hairdo...

2007-07-14T01:27:00.000+08:00

Gosh, I'm still not exactly used to the hair cut. Dunno wat came over me, jus decided to cut my fringe! haven't had this style since primary school, maybe secondary 1... which is a good 10 yrs! hahaha... After cutting, Sab was like "you look more oriental!" arghhh... as in more Chin-na! haha... And we went into the LV shop in Taka, the sales gal spoke to me in mandarin!! !

Jus arrived from Milano...

2007-07-12T16:22:00.000+08:00

Hey Big bro... here's some of wat you missed!! Jus got back from Milan, decided to upload some of the pics from Milan and Trieste (Lisa's dad's hometown) Molto Bellisimo (very beautiful) I had so much fun esp in Trieste with Lisa, Gosh, I still can't believe you go there almost every year! View from the garden & Grape Vines at Lisa's home Flowers in Lisa's mom's garden My cute, absolutely adorable Godson Mikael Pregarz Wonder wat's the conversation about... The Vittorio Emanuele Gallery has a 19th-century atmosphere, enhanced by the elegance of some of Milan's finest stores. The arcade was designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni Duomo di Milano is one of the world's largest churches, it is the second largest within Italy, Saint Peter's Basilica in Roma being the first, and it is also the second largest Gothic cathedral in the world, after the Cathedral of Seville in Spain. Santa Maria delle Grazie is a famous church in Milano, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites list. The church is also famous for the mural of the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, which is in the refectory of the convent. unfortunately, entrance tickets have to be booked 1 mth in advance, so off course we didn't get to go in ... Pizza from SPIZZICO... & Mixed platter of cured meats On the right: Bagno (Toilet) Fernando Botero (born April 19, 1932) is a neo-figurative Colombian artist, self-titled "the most Colombian of Colombian artists." Botero tends to primarily focus on situational portraiture. His paintings and sculptures are, on first examination, noted for their exaggerated proportions and the corpulence of the human figures. Having a pizza & pasta at BIOPIZZA in Milan After landing in Singapore, can't believe I look so fresh after 12hrs flight ! but I'm feelin so dead inside... hahaha

Ciao Milano...

2007-07-03T10:25:00.000+08:00

I'm goin to Milan toms... Although i'm workin, I still can't wait, doing the flt with my batch boy Paul & his GF Gen. i'll be goin to Lisa's dad's hometown in Trieste, abt 4 hrs train ride away from Milano! So exciting, I can't believe I was in Italy for 3 & a half wks last year with Garth at this same time and I met Lisa there too! & she had the bulge(Mikael) heehee... it was all fun! One year jus flew by! Yikes...

Yummie yummie

2007-06-28T11:54:00.000+08:00

Well, as promised, more of my yummie creations. We have very SMART-Looking Strawberries. On the right, Home-made Vodka infused white choc truffle & Dark choc Earl grey tea X'mas log cake & Chocolate Sticks Preeti's 21st Birthday, 5Kg Choc Key Cake. On the right, my mom's birthday Tiramisu cake My big bro's Strawberry ice-cream birthday cake. On the right, my darling Garth's birthday cake, brownie base & custard-filled profiteroles. Father's day cake for my daddy, Choc Tart with assorted Choc Pralines

A trip down memory lane...

2007-06-24T15:52:00.000+08:00

Time sure flies... Can't believe I'm growing up so fast. Anyways, this post is dedicated to the wonderful ladies in my life, particularly LISA, whom I've spent many many awesome nites with. All the crazy & fun parties!! Definately great memories... Our toilet moments, getting ready! Hahaha... Momo days... Cheeky Cheeky! Love you gals... The day we met VJ Colby and Lisa thought it was someone else. Haha sometimes, it's jus me & Lisa... And that's how I met my dearest Garth, through my best friend Lisa. Thanks Babe Ruby Room in Perth for Tamana's birthday!

Bintan Rendezvous June 2007

2007-06-19T23:08:00.000+08:00

HAHAHAHA... ok Sab, will put more pics of myself in my blog! This is a tribute to our short pathetic 1 nite rendezvous in Bintan June 13. Enough to get away from it all. I had lotsa fun! Lyin on the hammock under the stars... Hmmmm... too much details, I might spark worry in my darling Garth. Haha... have a good laugh k! The beautiful view we get from our room... Who's looking like a model? hee... Lying on the hammock, chilling out... I love the sun... Ok Sab, better not let your mother see this blog! haha... I thought why not go crazy with the pics!! Nite-shot... The bed pics... emmm... a bit bitchy lah this pic! but I quite like it, kinda like "do I give a S*#T about ......??" Hahahahha

Guess who I met in LONDON??

2007-06-14T22:07:00.000+08:00

well, not anyone famous but my 2 batch gals... Sabby & Kristal... hahaha... Bunking in Sab's room. Having supper at 3am in the morning. Haha Kristal's one lucky gal... HAHA Yummie mussels... unfortunately, too hungry but at least I remembered to take pics. Sweet Sweet desserts. Crème Brulée Here are examples of Fitting-Room Models... This is my dream... LADUREE (I wanna have a little pastry shop like this) One day, I know I'll make it happen! Just look at the beautiful piece of work here... and it tastes great! Rose Raspberry Meringue & the other desserts. BELGO has got such yummie food, we went back the 2nd nite and we brought Fiona. haha The funnie, crazy Crew from Belgo... It's impossible to be in LONDON and not shop there!!

Fun Cakes...

2007-06-11T16:33:00.000+08:00

If you are wondering, yes, all these cakes are edible, every single bit of it, except the cake board. Haha... Including the figurines. They are made from marzipan (almond paste) you'll just suffer from major Sugar High after consuming! 3-Tier Cake-- It was fun doing this cake for a 1 year old. I bet he/she will not remember the 1st birthday when he/she grows up! haha I can't really remember these 2 characters. I think it's Blue Dog. It's chocolate on the inside... Volcanic Eruption, guess those surfer dudes don't really bother. The wiggles-- Very popular in Australia (The car's edible) Red Ferrari

My experience with the Dalai Lama on June 6 in Perth

2007-06-11T15:31:00.000+08:00

Growing up in a catholic family and being educated in a convent school for 10 years. The existence of the Dalai Lama was vague to me except the time I watched "Little Buddha". I must say that my encounter with him has been a pleasant one, very engaging. When questions were asked, sometimes he would shrug his shoulders and say "I don't know". An honest individual. Off course that would make me laugh! His talk on religion has definitely made me wanna sit down and question my spirituality with my personal beliefs. One thing that I have learnt from him is "If you want others to be happy, practise compassion. If you want to be happy, practise compassion." Given another opportunity, I would go for another one of this talks again... The Dalai Lama prays at the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal in November 2001.

Damien Rice concert in Perth Feb 15 2007

2007-06-10T11:52:00.000+08:00

We were seated quite a distance but hearing his voice is good enough for me :) The concert was awesome, Great weather and company... I just love the haunting voice of Lisa Hannnigan, back-up singer for Damien Rice. Enjoy the clip

My love for Pastries & Baking...

2007-06-10T09:50:00.001+08:00

After giving myself a break from the kitchen for 2 years... I've finally realized that I miss it so much! Yupe, I miss slogging for hours in the kitchen. I guess I understand that when one has a job or career, passion is needed and most importantly, it must not feel like a chore! Food has always been a part of my life. My Dad has an excellent taste for local food, My Mom is one of the best chef I've ever met, and My Big Brother makes yummie cheesecakes. Even My Boyfriend Garth, he's definitely my competitor when it comes to Savoury. As a child, I remember when my mom used to go shopping at IKEA in Singpapore, she'd sign me up for this class where they teach kids to bake while she does her shopping. I remember those gingerbread cookies very well, oh the smell of all those spices: ginger, cinnamon, feels like X'mas in June. haha... I also remember sitting in the kitchen, watching my mom prepare those Nonya dishes: Buah Keluak, pounding the Rempah and my all-time favorite, Salted veggie duck soup, Yummie. Definitely a woman with lots of patience, which i admire! Then I grew up and realized that God gave me the gift of creativity, Pastries... It was my dream to be enrolled in CIA, (no no, not the Central Intelligence Agency!) Culinary Institute of America! The world's premier culinary college. Well, I guess I wasn't dreaming hard enough and I ended up in SHATEC, a culinary school in Singapore. No regrets as I had the opportunity to represent Singapore in WACS 2004 World Junior Culinary Challenge held in Dublin, Ireland. It was an exhilarating experience for me. In the last 2 years, my travels around the world has definitely opened my eyes to see different Cultures and learning their Foods. I've learned that the Japanese are really taking over the pastry scene with their creative ideas for cakes. You look at them and you wouldn't feel like eating cos they are so pretty. Hahaha... This has inspired me to go back to where my passion is: Cakes, Chocolate, Sweets, Cookies. No women can deny that they do not enjoy either one of these at some point or another. I would even speak for Men too, look at most chefs out there now. Next few blogs, I'll be showing you desserts & cakes I have created in the kitchen of Grand Hyatt Singapore & my humble home...

Meet My Special One...

2007-06-09T23:20:00.000+08:00

Garth Richard Fortune, I love you more and more each day! You are indeed a great soul, with a beautiful heart. I must say that every moment spent with you has been eventful and amazing in every way. You've opened my eyes & heart to appreciate the "real" me. I have been Blessed by GOD Can't wait to spend more time with you learning your hmmm... habits... Now, that should be interesting! Haha