Life's Greatest Indulgence

smelling good can be bad

I've read from somewhere that fragrance is actually BAD. Apparently from this source, it frequent triggers headaches, especially migraines. It is due to some synthetic version of the aromatic chemicals and that it affects the olfactory system. In addition, the anecdotal evidence suggests a significant effect of fragrances on the central nervous system.
Now I know why I get these irritating headaches. Thankfully I'm not into fragrance.

liquan. reflects
Friday, October 31, 2008
11:17 PM

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chauffeuring is my occupation

Nithe is busy with his stupid SIP again and being the supportive gf, I've become a part-time student, full time chauffeur since he has to be at SGH from 630am till 7pm. Not that school's any different but juz thankful that most of my datelines and presentations are over =)

liquan. reflects
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
1:24 PM

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weak and spineless

I'm freaking pissed about something now but I know if I'm to say it even though it's the truth, it will make me the bad guy. I feel spineless for not standing up for what I truly feel but I don't want a stupid issue to be blown up. So for now, I'm juz gonna keep it in but when one day I've decided that i'm done with those people, screw them.

liquan. reflects
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
12:26 AM

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deepavali cum wl's bday

Amidst the buzz and stress of the sem, we finally managed to meet up for a good meal and celebrate WL's birthday. Since we didn't get the try their food the previous time, we were determined to eat it this time and I made reservations way in advance =) The place is really nice, food really delicious and I can say it's really value for money. Will definitely come back for more. I'm such a happy girl now =)

Dress: Rachel Pally
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Charles & Keith

Let's take a look at the yummy food we ate

Les Entrées

a) Quail salad with Romaine lettuce, yoghurt and cucumber dressing, croutons

b) Belgium endive salad with seasonal fruits, walnut dressing

c) Homemade duck rillette with mesclun salad and walnut dressing

Les Plats

d) Oven baked sea bass fillet with fresh mixed vegetables, light herb butter emulsion

e) Guinea fowl and pork sausage served with melted cabbage and bacon, brown jus

f) Pan-seared “Onglet” beef served with confit shallots and French fries

Les Dessert

g) Choux buns filled with vanilla ice cream in warm chocolate sauce, sliced almonds

h) “Mont-Blanc” vanilla ice cream, chestnut purée and meringue

i) Crème Brulée infused with fresh Madagascar vanilla beans

Regular Coffee or Tea

Labels: Gatherings

liquan. reflects
Monday, October 27, 2008
4:23 PM

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london london

Nithe's cousin is leaving for London to do Masters of Music in Royal College of Music. He's involved in so many ministries in church, worship, sunday school, musicians, BSF etc. Nithe was saying that he's one of those people that the church can't do without. Luckily he'll be back almost every 2 months.

Blazer: Mum's
Top: Armani Exchange
Necklace: Island Shop
Denim: Cheap Monday
Bag: Prada
Shoes: Anne Klein

Sunday school teacher with his little children

liquan. reflects
Sunday, October 26, 2008
9:58 PM

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uncertain times

My mum was telling me that when times are bad like now, 2 groups of people are first on the chopping block. Newly employed, inexperienced with little contribution to the company, or mega senior executives receiving a huge pay cheque, enough to save a handful of regular staffs. She seems worried but also doesn't mind an early retirement. Amidst all these uncertainties, we can juz hope for the best.

liquan. reflects
Saturday, October 25, 2008
8:18 PM

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pizza and beer

We decided to have a mini gathering in SCHOOL, where we brought pizza and BEER. Even though the turn up was kinda sad, it was FUN =) 5 people finished food prepared for 10.

I was trying to download photoshop on my laptop which I reformated few months back and ended up with some crappy virus. Now I have to reformat my laptop again =( Totally sux

Labels: Gatherings

liquan. reflects
Thursday, October 23, 2008
11:51 PM

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spend no more

I'm having this renewed obsession over an item that will BURN my wallet. My eyes are set on it and it's gonna be juz a matter of time. A really really long time. But meanwhile, it can act as a motivation to prevent me from spending more =) If only my mum sees the beauty in it.

liquan. reflects
Monday, October 20, 2008
11:12 PM

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photosensitizer, chlorin e6-polyvinylpyrrolidone blah

Despite a very hectic upcoming week with 2 back to back presentations and 1 project report due, I still managed to unwind by attending 2 sale events. NUS vanity fair was a bummer this year but I still managed to get what I intended to so YAY =) Also, there was Electicism sale where I got a real good deal from Rachel Pally (convertible dress) and Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent (floor sweeping maxi dress). Dresses that were selling at >USD$200 were going for < $60

Labels: Shopping

liquan. reflects
Saturday, October 18, 2008
11:34 AM

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A night of songs

Nithe's cousin had this private song recital at the Arts House where he was the accompanist cum composer of a song. It's one of those super artsy vocal recitals with French and German songs, melodies and tempo with no catch, loss in translation . It's totally up to you to interprete and imagine based on the expressions of the artist.

It's this really cosy 'living room' with beautiful deco with sitting capacity of about 70

Who says you can't wear leather jacket in SG?

'trying to justify my purchase'

Leather Jacket: Armani Exchange
Top: Armani Exchange
Denim: Sass and Bide
Belt: D&G
Shoes: Pedder Red

Labels: Musicals/Concerts

liquan. reflects
Saturday, October 11, 2008
11:43 PM

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more M.A.C

For those who missed the M.A.C sales at the recent Tangs Bazaar, my very reliable informant juz told me that M.A.C will be coming to NUS again on 15 Oct. How exciting =)

Labels: Shopping

liquan. reflects
Sunday, October 05, 2008
1:01 AM

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my new high

Thousand things going through your mind within that few seconds. You talk to yourself, visualize and prepare yourself for it. But when it happens, your mind suddenly blanks. Psychomotor and instinct takes over and when you try to recall what juz happened seconds ago, it feels like you've juz woken up from a dream, the type you can't put your finger to. The acceleration, take-off, arm extension, swing in, invert, bringing your toes and hip up, the turn, the release, the landing and the rejoice. There's something to look forward to in every detail, something currently intangible yet addictive. The hunger for 'the feeling' is consuming me. Looking forward to the day when I can actually connect my thoughts to my actions and be fully aware of what I'm doing =)

liquan. reflects
Saturday, October 04, 2008
10:40 PM

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oktoberfest 2008

After missing last year's Oktoberfest, I was determined to attend this year's and so I grabbed a few of my BIE pals and ta-dah, another Thursday night out =) We were kinda loss at times because the MC was speaking random German.

BIE Babes

I felt kinda cheated because I paid $54 expecting free flow of food and beer. But I guess free flow beer is a dream and no drinks were not included so it's additional cost. As such, we had to photo whore as much, eat until we can't stuff anymore, and have the best time to make our money worthwhile.

There was this group of NUH cardio doctors sitting the table adjacent to us. Most of them were fat and balding and downing shots like teenagers. I told you booze is good for your heart =)

The food was great and more than enough to full 2000 people. That humongous animal weighs a wooping 200kg and spends 20hrs over a flame to feed 1 day of hungry people. Lots of potato and meat, my favorite =)