Random updates via my ipad

Just a random update on my blog via my 1 week old iPad which I love it lots...

Haven't been updating my blog for the longest time coz I simply have sooo many things to do!

Recently, I got into yoga craze. Never expect yoga to be so addictive.

Anyway, is good too exercise more. :)

Just back from states about 2 weeks ago. Super amazing trip...hope I can find time to blog about it.

Friends Forever

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Little Ice-cream Kafe @ Katong

Love chilling out with my friends.

Kudo to 16 years of friendship!

Rest & Relax in Shanghai Day 1

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Shanghai

Though the objective of my trip is to visit FK who was working in Shanghai, I spent most of the time on my own as he was busy with work. Nevertheless, I love touring on my own as there is more freedom to do whatever I want...can shop for the whole day or rest in the hotel till noon if I am tired. That is what a rest and relax trip should be, isn't it? =)

Took CX to Shanghai coz there was HSBC promotion

Despite the flight time was longer due the 1 hour transit, I was quite happy to take CX as I get the chance to shop at HK airport!

Finally arrived at 隆阳路 station after taking the super fast maglev which is travelling at 300+km/hr! But my hotel wasn't there so gotta take a cab to 耀华路 which was where at Shanghai World Expo used to be.

Yes, I was staying opposite the China Pavilion which is the only one that is still around after the Shanghai World Expo.

Pity that I didn't get the chance to visit the rest of the pavilions in 2010. =(

Arrived safely at my hotel.

My first meal in Shanghai: 小杨生煎. It is must try! But be careful while biting it coz the hot soup will ooze out of this little bao! Yummy!

愛∞無限

偶像剧 marathon

I finished this within 2 days.

我们深信，在红线的另一端，住着一个命中注定的爱情……　　

每个人都听过月老牵姻缘的故事，可是……你相信这个故事吗？传说，只要月老在两个人的小指绑上了红线，这对恋人就注定会结为夫妻。但，曾经相聚在一起的红线，是否可能断绝？又可能&重新连结吗？这个答案……或许要从一条红线说起……　　

梁景晧，学校体育系风云人物，长相俊俏，个性开朗，是个人见人爱的大男孩，虽然有很多女孩子主动示好，但是梁景晧没有交女朋友的打算。因为忙碌的生活，根本让他没钱也没时间去交女朋友。为了筹措父亲的医疗费，看护费，生活费和学费等等，景晧一如往常的在闹区摆摊，突然碰上了警察取缔！景晧的拉车推进了小巷中逃避追缉，过程中却勾坏了路边一位女孩的红裙！为了赔偿这个女孩的裙子，景晧先动用了支付看护的费用，没想到却让一个人呆在家里的父亲酿成了火灾！　　

那个晚上被勾住功群的女孩叫做宋瑞恩，一个家境富裕，行事作风却都相当另类的富家千金！当她碰上了梁景晧，不知道是不幸的发难，还是幸福的连环效应？其实那一玩瑞恩会出现在那里遇上景浩，是因为她正准备开书展，而书廊就在小巷裏，想不到却莫名奇妙天外[勾来一笔！收下了景晧裙子的赔偿费用，瑞恩却无意中得知景晧为了赔她裙子的钱，导致家里发生火灾的消息！？为了这件事，瑞恩的心裏感到相当自责，开始找机会对景晧释出善意，还偷偷的重新装横景晧的家，试图弥补自己的过错。但是奇怪的是，每当瑞恩越想弥补景浩，对他越好就发现自己在景晧面前越是无法自在的表现，只要见到景晧的脸，自己就会脸红心跳个不停……　　

其实瑞恩还有个当一僧的青梅竹马，叫做李民硕。瑞恩从小就相信母亲所说的[红线]的故事，并且打从心底相信，民硕哥就是她红线另一端，命定所连接的恋人！但是在民硕的眼裏，瑞恩一直都不是个女人，只是个妹妹而已。所以当民硕拒绝了瑞恩父亲，希望他和瑞恩订婚的要求时，瑞恩的心情像是跌落了谷底，心裏硬是被狠狠的掏空了一块，也完全颠覆了瑞恩长久以来对爱情单纯的信仰……同时，瑞恩一直偷偷的装横景晧家里的事情也穿帮了，景晧误会瑞恩对他的好，都只是因为同情他，对她贫穷的生活感到好奇，感到自尊心完全受到践踏，备份的情绪终於完全爆发！瑞恩志强后拼命的向景晧，并且向景晧坦白，这段日子以来她一直认为火灾的发生都是自己害的，内心相当的自责与内疚。看到瑞恩拼命解释，焦急流泪的模样，景晧的态度软化了，在了解瑞恩的心意之后，景晧反而为落泪的瑞恩感到很心疼……两人将误会解开之后，终於[正式的]成为好朋友。　　

两个陌生人，因为一段[红线]的意外，渐渐的融入彼此的生活，分享彼此不为人知的喜悦与忧伤。这是一盅很微妙的缘分，当景晧和瑞恩彼此愈是熟识，就愈是惺惺相惜。这才让瑞恩发现，原来爱情并不是选定了一个目标或对象，勇往直前的追求或付出，爱情就会手到擒来，其实爱情早就为你命定好生命中的另一半，只需等命运悄悄的揭开……。和瑞恩相处的过程中，景晧也发现瑞恩一个家世背景这麼好的女孩子，却能不顾身份的帮他送药，带他看一声，还陪著他一起摆摊，最重要的是，瑞恩能充满耐心的陪伴和照顾他的父亲，而且是真心诚意，没有丝毫讨厌的情绪，这让景晧总是坚强独立的新，找到了一份依靠。　　

当景晧和瑞恩终於认定了对方就是与自己小指红线相连的人之后，两人决定携手踏上红毯，圆满彼此的人生，但是景晧却发现了痛苦的真相！原来瑞恩的父亲，就是当年车祸撞死母亲的凶手！？在爱情和亲情两难的抉择下，景晧逃开了……但是瑞恩对爱情的执著，却让她坚持一定要等到景晧回来……。而命运似乎也有著巧妙的安排，三年后瑞恩和景晧终於再次相遇，但是景晧却好像已经变成了另一个人？他温暖的笑容小时了，性格也变得冷漠又无情，最让瑞恩介意的是，景晧的身边，已经有了国际知名模特儿—许心洁的陪伴……　　

没关系，即使这样也没关系……因为这三年来，瑞恩每天都祈祷著景晧的出现，纵使景晧变得如此冷漠也无所谓，经过了三年，瑞恩改变了。现在的她，能够以佳宁的眼神，成熟的态度来表达她对感情的执著与毅力。现在，瑞恩的爱情要重新开始了。因为，瑞恩始终相信，爱情是没有界限的，就算两个人相隔两处，也终究会因为爱而重逢。纵使月下老人的红线实际上并不存在，爱情也总在自然中悄然而生。因为爱——永远都充满无限可能……

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Happy Birthday - Ling & Xue

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Miss U Cafe

Birthday Celebration for the February Babies

Yes, big 3 this year. But so what...

we still look young and we are young at heart as well!

Big Day of Tattoo & Sharon

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Marina Mandarin Hotel

Wedding of Tattoo & Sharon

Congrats to the couple!

Everlasting love!

Specially designed for the wedding

Picture with the beautiful bride & ....

the handsome groom

the brothers

love to take polariod pictures

Taking pictures while waiting for the wedding dinner to commence...

Don't know why I always love the first dish...

Our table picture

犀利人妻

我在追的偶像剧

Gonna thank www.sugoideas.com for the prompt upload. =)

Indonesian Food

Love the Indonesian food at Lucky Plaza.

A miss-try for all those who love spicy food. The chilli is simply Shiok! =P

Yummy yummy! And there goes my diet plan...

No Pants

Saw this in Yahoo News and thought it's kinda silly

‘No Pants Subway Ride’ fever hits Taiwan (Photo: Screenshot from Asiaone)

Photo: Screenshot from Asiaone

The Zzzzz

Haven't been blogging much lately due to the Zzz...

Busy (B zzz...) & Lazy, that is what I mean

Really hope to have more 'me' time.

Just went for a short trip to Genting with my family during the CNY period.

But yet, I still hope to go for another trip.

Well, holidays are never enough.

Happenings in Jan

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New Year Celebration @ Dover

Celebrating the beginning of 2011 in the cosy place of Lewis & Janice at Dover.

The lovely owners

FK & I - Having the home-made chocolate fondue

Tattoo & Sharon - They have the 'Fu Qi' look. They are getting married in Feb!

MJ, why are you pointing the third finger?

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Ladies' Session @ TCC Bugis

Finally, gotta meet up with Gracie after her 1.5 years stint in UK. Really admire her for her courage to leave the comfort zone and live for her dreams.

And she gonna fly again in Feb. But this time, not to UK. She is leaving for Australia to further her studies. Jia you!

We, the ladies!

Gracie, thanks for the gift from UK

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Wedding of Ben & MJ at Grand Copthorne Hotel

Congrats to your big day!

Taking a picture with Sharon & Belinda while waiting for the banquet to start

MJ still looking fresh after the banquet

Sexual Harassment Prevalent in the Airline Industry?

Horror tales from a former flight attendant

“Your senior would force you to smoke, drink and even sleep with them. If you didn’t comply, they would make your life hell.”

“A colleague of mine was terrified because the head steward wouldn’t stop knocking on her hotel door in the middle of the night. When she didn’t respond, he taunted her in front of everyone the next morning. It got so bad that she cried every single day.”

“She felt dirty every time she put on her uniform so she quit her job.”

These are just some examples of the many traumatic experiences female flight attendants have suffered in their line of work.

In a newly published book, a flight-attendant-turned-writer recounts her own air horror tales with a liberal dose of humour, even though things were far from funny back then. And the title doesn’t get any more appropriate — Madness Aboard! Welcome to Plane Insanity.

“It (sexual harassment) was so prevalent that you can ask any stewardess who worked at the time and they will tell you the same stories,” says 40-year-old Yvonne Lee, who left the aviation industry in 1995 after six years.

She tells Malaysian daily The Star of how a chief steward called “Joe Square Jaw” had attempted to make a move on her in the cargo hold.

“I felt a strange erected pressure against the small of my back. If I remember correctly, it was the same kind of pressure I had felt when I was among the sardine-packed commuters on a bullet train in Tokyo,” wrote Lee.

“Some Japanese pervert had jacked up against my butt. Then it quickly occurred to me that this was no bullet train but a deserted cargo hold where only one other person existed! Joe Square Jaw!”

Insanity indeed.

A UK report entitled ‘Sexual harassment culture shatters illusion of high life' shows that in a survey of 2,000 women who worked for a national airline, more than one in five said they had suffered sexual harassment from passengers.

Apparently, male members of the crew pose an even greater threat. Almost half of the women said they had had to put up with offensive remarks or lewd behaviour by colleagues or superiors.
And the easiest prey? “Rookie stewardesses,” as Lee calls it.

“It was as if it was a time before modern civilisation and the stewardesses were viewed like cattle stock. Whether pilots, stewards or passengers, they ogled at a newbie like she was a walking piece of prime steak, a Chateaubriand with a chignon and in heels…. It was demeaning.”

So why do flight attendants make such appealing targets for sexual harassment?

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) points the finger at advertising.

“There’s not an airline out there that hasn’t at some time sought to exploit the notion that air travel includes being served by a physically attractive hostess,” states the ITF report.

The Star gave the example of Singapore International Airlines (SIA)’s “Singapore Girls” — so famous that a reproduction of “the girl” became the first commercial icon to be placed in Madame Tussaud‘s waxworks museum in London in 1993.

“Gorgeous air stewardesses…I think a majority of passengers have come to expect that,” agrees flight attendant Max Foo, 26. “In fact, I have friends who said they preferred Asian airlines compared to Western ones because the latter were full of old, matronly women.”
Fussy much? Try the demanding male passengers, or those who had a little too much to drink, or both.

“A male passenger touched my behind. I told him, you do that again and I will slap you,” says a stewardess in a report complied by the ITF.

“I asked the other passengers to be my witness to his behaviour and, in the end, I had to slap him. Of course, sometimes you’re afraid you might lose your job.”

Says senior flight attendant Annie Teo, 46, “It’s as if normal rules don’t apply when you’re 40,000ft (12,192m) in the air. This problem is further exacerbated during the layover period, when you’re in a foreign land with co-workers who are virtual strangers. There was a lot of hard partying going on.”

These cases may not make newspaper headlines, but word gets around on who the top predators are, says Teo.

“We have an unofficial list of our own,” she adds. “There’s a Top Five Captains List and a Top Five Supervisors List. We’re very cautious with those who make the list.”

While Teo admits that things have somewhat improved since the implementation of more stringent laws governing sexual harassment at the workplace, the working conditions are still far from desired.

“It’s still normal for a male captain or steward to refer to a stewardess as a ‘crew meal’, meaning that she’s an easy lay,” says Teo. “That’s the first thing they look out for in a flight — a stewardess that they can makan (“eat”) and pass on to their colleagues. They think it’s funny.”
And the worst part? The same sexual predators who were around 10 years ago are still around today.

“The supervisor who raped my friend is still working, even though he has amassed a string of cases over the years,” reveals Teo. “He even got promoted recently. I think it’s because he has strong ties with the human resources department.”

There are reasons why such cases go unreported.

“Usually, we’re advised to lodge a complaint in the office instead of taking matters to the police,” she says. “If the victim does this, however, the office would require both her and her perpetrator to be present for an investigation. What if the perpetrator isn’t penalised for his actions and decides to make her pay for what she’s done?”


(adapted from Yahoo!'s Fit to Post blog)

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My Thoughts

Sensationalise - the first word that came to my mind when I read this article. Well, this is the usual way to gain more readership.

Is sexual harassment so prevalent in the airline industry? Yes, there are such things happening...but is it prevalent (i.e happening in 8 out of 10 flights)? My answer is no...or at least not now (of coz I will not know the situation in the 80s & 90s as I was still a kid!).

Culture shock - this is what I think most new crew will experience as there are a few unwritten rules which new crew has to follow...if not, risk being "zap" by senior crew.

1. Never choose your meal without asking the seniors

If you are the most junior crew on the flight, make sure to ask your seniors what they wanna eat before you happily take your favourite main course from the oven.

2. Be the organiser during layover

No matter how much you wish to spend time alone, try to call the seniors (everyone in the crew list and not the selected few whom you think are nicer to you) out for a meal. Yes, they may not join you, but at least they know that you have made the effort.

I still remember that I was told off by an IFS (Infight Supervisor) for not doing that and my feeling then was like wtf...this is not part of the JD!

3. Never talk back..."Sorry" is the golden word

As you are new, the seniors will always deem you as the one who is wrong. Just eat the humble pie and say sorry. Life will easier for you.

Meet-up after 14 years...Amazing

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Ferraria Park Condo

Sport Class 1997 Gathering

Firstly, gotta thank Tyrene for making this possible. It was amazing that we managed to meet up after 14 years...so also gotta thank everyone for taking the time to attend this event (including myself...hehe...). And also not forgetting to thank Jie Ying for booking the BBQ pit at her condo for the event.

We have all aged...but still recognisable! =P

The attendees for the nite

The basketballers

The ping-pong folks

The shuttlers...Yeah, I am one of them! Miss the times when we went for competition.

The gals...think all of us have became prettier. =P

The guys...of coz they can't be as fit as before. =P

林峰 & 泳兒 - 明天以後 (國語)

Nice song!

Think will be a ktv hit soon...

Btw, do you know that 泳兒 was an ex project super-star contestant?

At that time, she wasn't the hot favourite. In fact, she was eliminated in the first round. But so what? She is so popular now. =)

ACV

Chanced upon Apple Cidar Vinegar in Watson and decided to buy it.

Yes, Watson...the store with the green logo

Don't ask me why Watson sells this cos I don't know.

And the weird thing is that there is only 1 bottle.

It seemed as if God purposely put it there for me to buy it, especially after all the pigging during Xmas and NY.

It tasted better than I have expected.

Well, hope I reap the benefits soon. =P

• Rich in enzymes & potassium
• Support a healthy immune system
• Helps control weight
• Promotes digestion & ph Balance
• Helps soothe dry throats
• Helps remove body sludge toxins
• Helps maintain healthy skin
• Helps promote youthful, healthy bodies
• Soothes irritated skin
• Relieves muscle pain from exercise

Bad Experience with RWS

Will you book a hotel without checking the rates?

Not likely, unless

1. You are not the one paying for it, or

2. You are caught in a foreign land without a place to stay, or

3. You are filthy rich and money is not an issue

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Anyway, I am super pissed with the service staff of the VIP reservations for RWS

Bear in mind, is VIP reservations...but in name only cos the service is just not up to standard.

With the intention of spending my CNY with my family in Genting Highlands, I called RWS (on behalf of my mum who is a member) to check the procedure to book hotels in Genting Highlands. Given the fact service staff is unable to attend to my queries, I requested her to check and get back to me.

Yes, I have to request as she didn't wanna take any ownership in rendering assistance to customer. Anyway, I realised that the service staff have this habit asking the customer to call another no. and hope that their colleagues at the other no. is able to answer the queries of the customer. (You call this VIP service? *roll eyes*)

Well, the best part is she checked the availability of the hotel but failed to check the rate...and blamed me for not telling her that she should check the rate!

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"I don't know because you only ask me to check the availability but not the rate"

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As a service staff of RWS, do you really think that the customer will buy this reply?

Don't you think you should be more proactive and not blame the customer for your inadequacy?

My jaw dropped when I heard that reply. Totally speechless.

A simple reply such as "I am not sure, let me check and get back to you" will definitely be better right?

Well, I can only conclude that either she lacks training very badly...or is simply not cut for the job.

Disappointment.

New Found & Old Time Favourites

My New Found Favourite: Skinny Pizza

Must try!

Big breakfast pizza

Turkey ham pizza

But also not forgetting my old time favourites:

Soup Spoon
Simon & Garfunkel Chicken & Mushroom Ragout
(very long name!)

Macdonalds!
Are you surprise?
Despite all the rah rah that Macs is high in fats, bad for health, etc, I am still loving it.
In moderation, of course. =)

Simply love the fillet-o-fish burger
And I will always ask for coke light cos is 0 calories

Yummy Popcorn Garrett

My favourite popcorn

Yummy!

The Chicago Mix is indeed to good mix of sweet & savoury.

Wanna try?

First Movie in 2011: The Tourist

My first moview in 2011

Caught this movie with FK yesterday at Vivo City.

A engaging show with a twist at the end.

Shall not reveal it in case you haven't catch the movie...else the excitement is lost. =P

Anyway, Angelina Jolie is such a babe! She is sooo pretty...

Horoscope

Leo's outlook for 2011

Year 2011 Career

Get ready for the big time Leo as the almighty luck of generous Jupiter showers you with ridiculously glamorous and lucrative opportunities. Starting in June, Jupiter enters the money sign, Taurus and lights up the tip-top of your horoscope for the second half of the year. Nothing is better for self-confidence, money and worldly status. And we're not talking chump change either Lion, we're talking the kind of cash flow with the power to take you out of debt and way beyond the dreaded status quo.

Investing in travel and furthering your education are possible ways to expand your professional portfolio for the first half of 2011. With an impressive infusion of planets firing up your travel and education sector this spring, your restless instincts come in handy. Ingenuity, risk-taking and new approaches to work and career are all celebrated career themes in 2011. Sitting back doing nothing or attempting to follow the old course of action will get you nowhere fast. If you're ready to exceed your current plateau, take the plunge. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Venus brings her yearly monetary gifts in late July early August this year. Autumn is your busiest work period when Mars, the planet of action and aggression powers through the Leo stars. You'll have no problem going after what you want with total finesse, charming the socks off everyone you meet. You'll have the energy and ambition required to get things done so use this high-energy time to make it all happen. When Neptune enters your financial resources sector between April and August, imaginative thinking and glamorous pursuits open untapped money channels.

Year 2011 Romantic

Saturn, the karmic taskmaster continues his tutelage in the realm of relationships for the entire year. Expect more testing on the self-love scales as you're called to evaluate which relationships pan out in a close to equal give and take ratio and which completely suck you dry. Any and all ties that waste your time and cut into self-esteem must be severed. It's high time you know your value Leo: no more settling, and definitely no more desperate measures.

You'll no longer be able to give yourself short shrift or buy into co-dependent dynamics that put your needs on an eternal backburner. You're learning the hard way how to love yourself the way you want and deserve to be loved. Relationships must honor, dignify and respect your noble qualities to pass Saturn's stringent litmus test. But the good news is that you're learning to stand up and voice your romantic needs. No longer will you fall prey to the trap of giving in hopes of getting -- and that makes all the difference.

Beauty and love abound just in time to make it one glorious summer to remember. Venus, the goddess of beauty of love will grace your regal constellation. Book special beauty treatments, give yourself plenty of playtime and vamp up your online profile because mating season will have officially begin. And just as things start to get interesting Mars joins the romantic cause. The libidinal planet brings sexy back in October and November.

Adapted from http://shine.yahoo.com/page/2011-horoscope

Well, not sure if this is true...but no harm reading.