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20 November 2009 @ 05:11 pm
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Always on the lookout for compelling images, we were delighted to discover this flourishing community of artists who share a love of nature. Honoring the subject with photographs, paintings, sketches, prose, poetry, and
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21 November 2009 @ 08:22 am

Originally published at Sparkle Thots. Please leave any comments there.

Its that time of the year again! Break out the gift tags or make your own. Download and print yours. Available from Eat Drink Chic.

 
 
21 November 2009 @ 05:03 am
Here's what I did yesterday

Empty roads and clear traffic today! Half the kids & their parents left the country I think!

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21 November 2009 @ 03:00 am

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20 November 2009 @ 05:20 pm

TA TALKS BACK: ‘THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON’ MOVIE REVIEW BY KARA

In today’s installment of TA Talks Back, I (Kara/Team Switzerland) give you my very long (though I prefer to use the term thorough ;) ) review of The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Since today’s the day we’ve all been waiting for, we want to hear your reviews too so make sure to post your thoughts in the comment box below. Be warned, there are several spoilers within my review, so if you haven’t seen the film you may not want to read on!

ROB PATTINSON ON HIS VANITY FAIR COVER

Rob Pattinson has a cute little interview with Vanity Fair where they ask him what it’s like to grace the cover of Vanity Fair. Rob talks about seeing Brad Pitt laying in a white bed on one of his sister’s old magazines and is incredulous that he should also take such spot.

SUMMIT: ‘ECLIPSE’ TEASER POSTER AVAILABLE FOR ‘TWILIGHT’ TRACKER APP

If you have the Twilight Tracker App on your iPhone you may want to pay attention. Even if you don’t yet, you might want to now. Summit now has the teaser poster for Eclipse available on their Twilight tracker App at iTunes.

USA TODAY: ‘TWILIGHT’ FANS TRICKED INTO DOWNLOADING SCAREWARE

USA Today has an article in their Technology Live section that warns against an online attack aimed at Twilighters who are searching for “Stephanie Meyer” (instead of “Stephenie Meyer”), or who are trying to find and download New Moon illegally.

MAKING OF: MELISSA ROSENBERG ON WRITING

MakingOf sat down for an interview with screen writer Melissa Rosenberg. Melissa spoke about reading the books she adapts, the tone of all the Twilight Saga books, writing for Twilight and Dexter at the same time and writing under pressure.

REELZCHANNEL: INTERVIEW WITH KRISTEN STEWART

ReelzChannel is taking us back to the New Moon press junket from a couple weeks ago when they got a chance to interview Kristen Stewart. Kristen talks about taking time to do other movies between Twilight movies, getting back into character for Bella, her pretend cliff dive and the scary water stunts she did for New Moon.

ASK ALICE: ‘NEW MOON’ NIGHT OUT

Tonight’s the big night! This week’s Ask Alice is definitely ready for the much anticipated premiere of New Moon with some great looks for this special evening.

KRISTEN STEWART ON LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON

In more New Moon promotion, Kristen Stewart joined Jimmy Fallon last night for Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy told Kristen how much he enjoyed the movie and her acting. Kristen talked about her experience in New York so far, Martha Stewart on Rob and her plan for Thanksgiving.

ROB PATTINSON ON LIVE! WITH REGIS AND KELLY

After The Today Show, Rob Pattinson went on to Live! With Regis and Kelly and had another great interview. Rob was asked about his original audition tape, the promotions around the world and then he was asked more about the story of New Moon and Edward. Kelly even brought of the existence of a soul in a vampire.

ROB PATTINSON ON THE TODAY SHOW

We have more Rob Pattinson coming for you this morning! This time Rob stopped by The Today Show and had a little chat with Matt Lauer. Rob was questioned about how he is handling all the attention and how he relates to Edward before being given a true and false quiz on the last year’s tabloid rumors.

ROB PATTINSON ON LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN

Rob Pattinson appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman tonight, and we have Rob’s part of the show to share with you. A good part of the discussion seemed to center on the “bite me” requests that Rob gets and then they got more into how Rob got his start in acting.

For up to date news, videos, and pictures, visit us at Twilightersanonymous.com!



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20 November 2009 @ 11:26 pm
Hello there, ladybug!
Hello there, lady (bug)!


Hello there, ladybug!
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20 November 2009 @ 09:09 pm
I brought Sean for his third month checkup today.

While I fully understand the long-term benefits of immunisation, I feel very sorry for babies who have to go through jabs after jabs in the first few months of their lives.

Sean was due to take both rotavirus and pneumococcal immunisations today. I wasn't so worried about the rotavirus which is administered orally; it was the latter I was more concerned about.

He may have forgotten it already but I hadn't quite gotten over the trauma of last month's 6-in-1 injection yet.

I know I really shouldn't be projecting my own fears on him but I can't help it!

(An aside from my own childhood: I remember how much I hated injections and would writhe and scream before the doctor even so much so as touched me. It took three adults - my mother, the nurse and the doctor himself - to hold me down into submission. Hmm, I think I just figured out where my fear/dislike for hospitals and doctors stems from!)

Anyway, just as we were about to enter the doctor's office, I suddenly remembered Foops mention he saw an advert for a topical numbing cream that could help take away a bit of the pain of the injection.

I immediately asked one of the assistants about it and yes, they had it in stock!

The only requirement was that we had to apply the cream on his thigh (the site of injection and let it sit for at least half an hour or so before the injection can be administered.

We were more than happy to comply with the wait.

So did it hurt? Yes, it still did.

(Apparently, the Emla cream only takes full effect some two to three hours later.)

He yowled very briefly, staring imploringly at me the whole time but quickly got over the pain after a reassuring cuddle.

A far, far cry - mind the pun - from his blood-curling scream from the last month.

It is a small price (SGD15) to make it less traumatic for mother and baby, I think - I'm definitely going to request for it every time from here on.

Otherwise, the checkup went smoothly.

Just for the record, he's growing well for a 3-month-old, measuring in at a decent 5.65kg and 60cm.

He is meeting all his developmental milestones and is a happy, sociable little fella.

Very recently, he has even begun to cackle when we play with him and you can see it in his eyes how he wants MORE MORE MORE! It's so infectious you cannot help but just laugh along.

His eczema is well under control and we haven't had any major recurrence since I switched to off-the-counter Physiogel cream on some of your recommendations (thank you, wonderful Internet people!). Could be the cooler year-end weather recently playing a part too.

His breath has also been sounding quite raspy and phlegm-y lately so I asked Dr Tan about that. She said it could be an allergy issue (again), triggered by what I am eating.

There's still no saying which foods exactly but as long as I take everything in moderation, she assured that there is no cause for worry.

Sean is running a very mild fever from the injection and has been a bit clingy today but I think he'll be okay after sleeping it off.

Till next month!

PS. I just found some other tips on how to make immunisations less traumatic for children here.
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20 November 2009 @ 04:50 pm
The initial plan was to collect maps and brochures from Taiwan Visitors Association but i came back with some freebies namely, an EasyCard and a National Museum Pass. As for the complimentary hot spring voucher, they were all snapped up.


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20 November 2009 @ 01:57 pm
1) List 6 celebrities you would have sex with without even asking questions.
2) Put all of them IN ORDER of your lust for them [6 - 1, 1 is the hottest].
3) Say which movie/show/thing it was that hooked you.
4) Supply photos for said people.
5) Tag six people.

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This meme was fun!

Tagging anyone who wants to have some fun with it too!
 
 
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Listening to: Desire, U2
 
 
20 November 2009 @ 09:48 am

I just had a chat with a colleague yesterday and he has never heard of u2! U2 has gotta to be one of my all time favourite bands and I just can’t get sick of them.

So I posted on facebook “Vanessa Frida is in shock…what do you mean you have never heard of U2? No it’s not a clothes brand!!”

That just generated a ridiculous slew of classics!



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19 November 2009 @ 04:30 pm
VANITY FAIR: A CONVERSATION WITH NIKKI REED

In more from the “conversation” articles with the cast of New Mooon, Vanity Fair has a feature with Nikki Reed today. Nikki talks about how shooting New Moon and the difference between Chris Weitz and David Slade.


ROLLING STONE: INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS WEITZ


Rolling Stone
got a chance to sit down and talk with Chris Weitz just days before New Moon officially opens in theatres. Chris talked about all aspects of New Moon, from taking the franchise on, to choosing the music and more.


KELLAN LUTZ ON ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW


Kellan Lutz made a special appearance to promote New Moon on the Ellen Degeneres Show today. Kellan talked about getting turned away at a New Moon Premiere after-party, getting recognized by a fan at a spa and his dog Kola. In order to help out the Humane Society, Kellan also did some crazy push-ups.


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19 November 2009 @ 04:15 pm


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20 November 2009 @ 05:02 am
Here's what I did yesterday

I think Yuki is hunting lizards. She's down on her haunches surveying the room. I hope she doesn't leave me a "present". Shudder at the thot

Everyone got no school tmrw! Oh except Jordan, who's bringing agar-agar for class party and will end early. Holiday!

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20 November 2009 @ 03:00 am

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19 November 2009 @ 11:17 pm


My favorite bridge of NY


I find some bridges plain fascinating. The Golden Gate Bridge in SF is one and the other is the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC.

We walked half of the distance across the bridge and it was pretty chilly. People thought I was mad when I said I wanted to see it because I’d ran across 4 bridges during the marathon except for this one. But I don’t recall the rest being as majestic and beautiful.

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19 November 2009 @ 10:01 pm

Had a great time shopping and makaning with my colleagues this evening, trapsing around various parts of Bugis. We had dinner at Lai Lai Family Restaurant, on WK's suggestion, which was quite good and value for money.

Century egg with cold tofu

Deep fried beancurd and deep fried brinjal next to it

Shredded chicken with Taiwanese vermicelli

Beef noodle soup

Beef noodle dry

The four of us: MO, WK, PY and me

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19 November 2009 @ 09:59 pm
Your official pacers for the Singapore half and full marathons and I'm proud to be one of them!



I tell ya...last Sunday I woke up at 6am in the morning to attend my first pacer run (because I was training for the NY marathon before) and I thought to myself, OMG why am I doing this so soon after running a full marathon?!?!?! I'm running a 21km today, am I crazy?

But once I got there, I was greeted by familiar faces, ones I've gotten to know through numerous Nike runs. I was introduced to the 2 other 2hr30min 21km pacers and at 7am, together with our pacees, we set off. There weren't many pacees with us at the training run, just 3. But I tell ya...there's something about having to help another runner get through their race and achieve their target. With yourself, it's easy to just say 'ah, Ee-Lyn, let's slow down a little" but then being a pacer, I have to run at a constant pace no matter. 2hr30min finish time is the aim of the game! Not like 2hr30min is very fast at all. It's a comfy pace for me, so that's all good. But still, keeping it constant is not 100% easy.


At the end of the 21km training run Sally, whom Angela and I was helping pace came up to me and thanked me for helping her achieve her target time. It felt good. I'm sure come 6th December the feeling will be even more fulfilling with more pacees (hopefully) running with us.

Until then, call me sadistic, but I look forward to my 18km pacer run again this Saturday at 6.45pm :)
 
 
19 November 2009 @ 06:49 pm

Originally published at Sparkle Thots. Please leave any comments there.

Ribbons ring was featured in the Etsy Stocking Stuffer holiday guide! Too bad I was out and did not manage to catch it in real life. But on the plus side, it meant more hits and more sales. :)

Off now to handwrap, twist, shape and hammer away at the rings. The first round of packages have been sent out. Another shipment tomorrow! I really wish I could ship myself along with the orders. They are going places … Australia, Brazil, France, Latvia, Malaysia and United States. *wistful sigh*

 
 
19 November 2009 @ 02:27 pm

My mood is all about cooking at the moment…following in the same vein…here’s something we can share…and chat about…

What is your favourite cooking experience that is stuck in your head. It doesn’t have to be your own personal culinary journey…it could be experiencing someone else’s when you were growing up.

I will start….

Growing up:

Has got to be my babysitter who is like a grandma to me….making handmade noodles for me…for breakie. Me sitting there…and watching her mix the flour and eggs…tummy growling…anticipating my yummy bowl of noodles. It still gives me a silly grin and I get all warm and fuzzy.

Personal:

Has got to be the bake sales I use to do at Straits Times for School Pocket Money fund. Everyone getting excited that it is Thursday, and dropping me emails asking me what cakes were up for sale at tea time. Trying their luck…asking me to reserve them a slice. The sale will last all of 10 minutes (24 slices will be gone), and everyone will sit around and chat and new friendships are made.

Share your joy of eating or cooking. It’s a rainy day…lets make it cheery. J

 
 
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