Computer Games and such

Met an interesting cab driver today.

After many complaints like,
"That goon-du motor-cycle, don't want to go...if not, I'll cross already. Now stuck here red light!"

He said,
"You know ah, Singapore drivers sometimes make me want to vomit blood"

Couldn't hear him well so I went,
"Huh??"

He repeated,
"Singapore drivers make me vomit blood! HAHAHAHA!"

He seemed quite happy to vomit blood leh...

And he knew I was going to my friend's place,
so he asked if I was going to go to 'play computer games'.
LOL!

Made me think...
is there anyone out there now who would go to their friend's house to play computer games?
The average Singaporean family would most likely own at least 1 desktop or laptop.
Plus everything is connected online, wouldn't need to physically go to someone else's house anymore right?

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BTW, Coffee Bean is having a $1 off student discount if...

1. the student shows concession card.
2. the student buys in the Large size

Guess how I came to know about this? -_-

The super Pink Fujifilm Z33WP underwater camera!!!

Mentioned a few posts earlier that I was looking at an underwater camera in shocking pink.

THIS IS IT!!!

The Z33WP!
Woohooo~!~!~!~


And it's one of the features in today's Digital Life Feature Story.
10-megapixels and designed for playing outdoors!!

And no need to fear that it's gonna get wet!
No more wrapping the camera in another plastic bag.
It's meant to be WET!

It can stay up to 3m underwater for up to 2hrs!!
good right?!?!!?

Pictures credit to fujifilm.com




Looks so pretty when held!!
hahaha! =)



Details of all the functions!
It's LCD screen with all the buttons in order makes it look like a phone.



The underwater feature is not the only attraction...
It has a group timer mode

Group Timer

Group Timer mode gives you time to get into position as it waits until the number of faces are detected in the frame. You can select up to 4 faces and enjoy the moment ready to be captured!

Couple Timer

Just the two of you? Couple Timer waits until two faces are close together in the frame. Select “Near” , “Close Up” or “Super Close” depending on the level of intimacy you're aiming for!

hahahah!
Im amused at the number of hearts they have depending on the 'closeness'.

And many other modes to choose from.
So exciting!!

As I've said,
it was one of the products featured on Digital Life's cover story (29/04/09) and I was laughing at this quote by Design Consultant Su Yeang, on how women buy things.

''Women consider the gadget's looks and then the function and logic.
If the logic bit doesn't fit - the gadget is outside their budget -
but they like the product, the logic goes out the window...
That's why women overspend."

The Z33WP is retailing at $349.
I wantttt!!!!!
*brainwash*
It will make my life better.
*brainwash*
hahahaha!

Tuesday Museday

No work today!!
My students couldn't make it.
Woke up late, lazed around, watch Hannah Montana the movie.
Lots of singing, some dancing and little screaming girls.
Passable, will not die from boredom.

After that Gerry called to go for lunch and shoe shopping
BUT
dad already bought lunch and I still had many manyyyy things on my To-Do-List.


Today I Finally :

• figured out that the Fujitsu Online Warranty must be registered using Internet Explorer. I've been trying to register for the last 3 days using Firefox. I got frustrated for nothing. -_-
  

• packed my clean clothing into the cupboard! Mom normally puts them on top of the Multi-Tier Drawers and they'd start to become mountains.
  

• got my hair cut. It cost me $9 only! I like my new hair cut!!!

• ran at the park. My legs are aching.

• took pictures of things I want to sell. Wanted to take pictures last week! Procrastination came along. It's not all done yet though. My camera decided to die from lack of battery power, just when I was on a roll...

I still have to :

• wait for the battery to power up and take more PEEKTURESSSS!

• organize my insurance letters and what nots.

• contact Citibank and Standard Chartered. Potential BFFs...

• pay Singtel bill, overdue for 2 mths =p

• read my library books!
  

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I'm a member of RMC & Holdings.
We officially have 2 members at the moment.
hahaha!
Recruitment is now open!


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Swine flu is getting more scary.
Reminds me of SARS.
=(

bah!

Had the worst dream last night.
Dreamed that one of my favorite students jumped ship to another instructor who
I know FOR SURE can't teach as well.
So pissed off in the dream and woke up like I've not slept.
PPPPPPFFFTTTTTTTTTT!
*bad word*

On a good note,
I've started exercising again!
Yeah!!
I want a new phone and an underwater camera in shocking pink.

First aid and ShapeRun 09

First Aid class is finally over!!!
WOOO!
I can finally breathe proper again...the irony of it all.
Though it's not that difficult to pass,
the thought of exams/tests just make me feel so -urgh-, don't know what's the right word.
Maybe it's 'apprehensive' or maybe 'reluctant'?

But anyway, thank goodness it's over!
Ah Dawn ahhh! When you finally register your NROC, let me know ok!
I'll go with you. I think without constant urging and nagging,
I'll never register for NROC or get my license done.
*coz I don't use it at the moment ma!*

So on to happier things like ShapeRun09!
Fi had mentioned it for a while now but I've been reluctant, yes that word again.
Totally had no intention of signing up this year but when the mailer came and I saw this...



Guess what made me interested?!?!?!
HAHAHHAHAA!!!
And this year ShapeRun is massively popular!
In less than 2 days, their weekend registration has closed!
*gasp!*
ALL 8000 slots have been filled!
Crazy! I'm guessing it must be the pink running tank!
(or the special-super-special-early-bird discount of $35)
And it's making me feel like I've won the Pink Lottery!
Double WOOHHOO!!

Poor Gerry, she got ousted by someone while trying to figure out her shirt sizing.
=(
Gerry >> Next year must standby with your Blackberry STORM and sign up the minute your BLACKBERRY STORM gets alerted by the mailer!!

BTW, I'm getting more and more SOLD to having an iPhone,
apparently you can download the dictionary.com on your phone and search the meanings of all the long and cheem words as much as you want.
WAHHHHHHHH!!
I'm sure there are other fantastic touch screen phones (HTC Dream?/Blackberry?) that could have more interesting uses but I'm just too distracted by this program alone.
hahhahahah!
*bimbo high on Pink Lottery*


This year could be gadget year for me.
I've got a new 'toy''.
It's for a certain purpose but also for convenience.
I''m using it right now.
=)
Guess my toy!!
Winner will get $1!!!!
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
(This contest is closed to Fiona!)

Blow wind blow.

As the bus pulled up to the bus-stop, it started to drizzle.

Hiding my head under an extra T-shirt,
I half walked, half ran home.

By the time I reached the void deck, a block away from my house...
the rain became heavier and the wind picked up speed.

It's damn scary!!
I felt little twigs fly past and tried to walk faster but it took such an effort.
And my area is having lift upgrade so there's a lot of construction material all over.
Afraid that I'll fall over some metal/plastic or get struck by a flying object...

'Freak Accident : Stabbed by flying branch.'

OMG...
the wind kept pushing me to the side as I tried to walk straight.
Obviously my own body weight and huge heavy bag did not help much...

On second thought,
someone half my size could have experienced
'flying without wings',
so to speak.


Update : Apparently, the wind was a FREAK wind storm thingy that was experienced island wide, everyone else was scared too.
I feel comforted.

Hungry $$$$$$$$$

I said 'byebye' to $1111.

So I've to work harder to earn it all back!
Surprisingly, when my account balance goes down, it gives me more determination to work harder and churn out more hair-brained ideas to earn money.

If I were a millionaire/billionaire,
I would probably rot in my bed at home and high tea everyday until I die from good food overdose.

Someone once said,
'Hunger is the best motivation'

Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way.
Les Brown

Often I've wished to have been born into a filthy rich family.
But knowing my personality...
I'm highly likely to roll around the house till the cows come home if I didn't need to work.

Maybe that's why God chose to have me, be born in a normal family who at certain times have financial worries.
He's forcing me to use my brain to achieve more.
I'm quite certain He doesn't want me (or anybody else) to roll around and be useless.

But at any rate,
I'm looking forward to the days when I can make a choice to roll around...or not.
=)

Watch Taken! Liam Neeson is happening!

pic credit to 20th Century Fox

Excellent movie!
10 mins into the movie (even if your eyelids are heavy),
you will be gripping the edge of your seat.

It's definitely rated PG...because I learnt at least 1 more form of torture.
Muahahhaah!

Liam Neeson (He does intimidation very well!!) is Bryan, ex US government agent who is retired, divorced and trying to re-build his relationship with his teenage daughter.
His ex-wife is unconsciously or consciously(I cannot decide!) trying to sabotage his efforts.
Daughter now has a new step-dad who is a filthy rich business man (maybe that's why!).

Daughter wants to go on a trip to Paris,
with a Friend who's 17 years old as well. They would stay at Friend's cousin's place in Paris.
Dad is majorly against it (He reacted the way most Asian parents would).
But he gives his consent the next day in return for a few rules Daughter must abide by.
Like, calling to report the minute the plane lands etc.

And of course, once in Paris...Daughter conveniently gets distracted and forgets to call.
Dad goes into worried mode, calls his ex-wife in the middle of the night (It's morning in Paris but dark in U.S.). Ex-wife is not concern, thinking that Liam Neeson is just being overly protective.

So the anxious Dad keeps calling till distracted Daughter answers the phone.

The 2 girls have reached the Cousin's house.
Daughter answers Dad's call in the toilet because her friend (who's adventurous + cheap (you'll know why in the movie!!)) is playing dance music at it's MAXIMUM volume in the living room.

Now the fun part begins...
He's on the phone with his Daughter who can see her friend being kidnap and can hear his Daughter being
Taken <- ooohhhh...that's how they got the title! -_-


He breaks the news to his ex-wife.
Ex-wife now in distraught mode, asks him to bring her Daughter back.
(I want to slap the Ex-wife and the Friend!!)

Anyway, long story short...
the rest of the movie is about Dad breaking all rules to conquer bad people in Paris.
Anyone in his way will be eliminated.

Watch Watch WATCH!!
It will reinforce what your Mama and Papa have been telling you all these years.
'Don't talk to strangers', 'Don't be cheap', 'Use your brain'.

You can watch a relatively good version online.
Highlight below...

Youku.com has a not-too-bad quality version.
Search for it there.
Look for the movie, not the series.

The series with the same name -> Taken <- is about aliens I think. hahahah!

Head and Shoulders...Nipples and Crutches

Though there should be better things to do...
I'm online researching on crutches.
=)

Why?
'Cause I want to know how Eugene managed to develop bruises and extra nipples (in his own words) below his arm pits.
HHHahHAHAAHa @ him!

Set The Right Height

Step 1

Before using your crutch make sure it is set to the right height. Stand up straight and place the crutch under your arm. The crutch height should be set so that you can fit two to three fingers between the top of the crutch and your armpit.
(Eureka! found the mystery to the 'extra nipples')

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.
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Step3

Support your weight with your hands. You should not try to hold your body weight with your armpits, as you can cause nerve damage.
(Wah!! So serious.)

And sorry I put ideas into your head!!
=(
Gerryyyyyyy!!!
Must tell him that he's correct but he needs to use a taller STICK/CRUTCH!

Walking with One Crutch

Step1

When walking with just one crutch, hold the crutch on the opposite side of the affected leg. It is common to want to use the crutch on the injured side, however this just causes you to lean and put more pressure on the injury.

Step2

When stepping swing the crutch through as you step with the affected side. The crutch and your foot should hit the floor at the same time.
Then step through with the unaffected leg

Step3

By holding the crutch on the opposite side you can take weight off of the injured side and better support yourself as you walk.

Complete info here


Haiyah!
The best is still PREVENTION!
Stop staring at boobies while exercising!

Slippers for SALE!!

Everyone needs Slippers!
























SLIPPERS
- old stock still in good condition.
- might have slight defect in the print.
- Not for fussies.

Pricing as follows: -
1 pair for $9
2 pairs for $16
3 pairs for $21

Only 4 sizes :
Normal Shoe Size 6 = Slipper Size 9.5
Normal Shoe Size 7 = Slipper Size 10
Normal Shoe Size 8 = Slipper Size 10.5
Normal Shoe Size 9 = Slipper Size 11

Pls invite whoever that might be interested to come take a look
For enquires, leave a comment. I'll get back to you asap.

karma mama

I'm losing blood and aching
but still had to read juicy gossip...

The best part is highlighted.

Everything below...taken from here

Angelina Jolie jealous of Portman

Angelina Jolie flew into a jealous rage with partner Brad Pitt after learning actress Natalie Portman has asked for him to play her older lover in a new movie.

Angelina Jolie flew into a jealous rage with partner Brad Pitt after learning actress Natalie Portman has asked for him to play her older lover in a new movie.

Angelina Jolie is jealous of Natalie Portman.

The 'Changeling' star reportedly flew into a rage with partner Brad Pitt - with whom she raises six children - after learning the 'Closer' actress had personally asked for him to play her older lover in a new movie.

A source said: 'Angelina had a massive fit and was shouting her head off.
She accused Brad of flirting with Natalie.

'Angelina can't help but feel threatened.
Brad knows how jealous she gets but won't stop saying how gorgeous and intelligent Natalie is.
He keeps saying she is 'cute as a button.' '

Angelina is particularly worried because she and Brad started their relationship after meeting on the set of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' in 2005 while he was still married to Jennifer Aniston, and she fears a case of history repeating itself.

The source added: 'Angelina worries about karma. It's eating her up and we're sure the cause of a lot of the rows is her not quite trusting Brad.'

Angelina and Brad have been dogged by rumours their relationship is in trouble in recent weeks.

It was recently reported Brad had pleaded with his girlfriend to attend couples' counselling in a desperate bid to save their relationship.

Angelina is said to have agreed, but only after seeking the advice of her ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton.

A source said: 'This just caused more friction with Brad because although he doesn't have a problem with her talking to her exes, he doesn't understand why she would take Billy Bob's advice to try therapy as when he suggested it to her she reacted very angrily.'

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So complicated, these people...
*shakes head*

Got 6 kids still have time to worry about karma ah?
If she really believes in it, then why be a 3rd party in the first place.
CHEAH!

The Last House On The Left

The caption reads :

If bad people hurt someone you love
How far would you go to hurt them back?


I think it's a fantasy list of things to do to violent criminals.
AAA violence and gore!
Not meant for innocent eyes.

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And I'm PMS-ing.
In a super horrible mood with a splitting headache.
The bouts of flu and stomach upsets are getting to me.

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Waiting for the Geylang Serai Rojak food poisoning report to come out.
It's so scary to think that one could die or miscarriage from food poisoning.

There are so many bugs out there.
*shudders*

In my house, no one does any cooking.
We depend on the coffee shops and hawker center for our daily meals.
SO I guess that ups the probability of me getting food poisoning.
=(

Apparently some people who ate the rojak
already felt there was something wrong with the sauce.
It was reported that it tasted funny but quite a few of them ate it anyway.

Think this stems from the traditional way we were brought up.
Our parents telling us not to waste food.
'There are millions of people who are starving in Africa' etc.
And wasting food is akin to wasting money.
*Thousand year sigh*

So now, I will go by this rule:
If the food tastes OFF, throw away!!

I think you should too!
Visiting the hospital is SOO not a way to save money.

On another note,
we should not depend on just the 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' rating of food stalls.
The cook's personal hygiene should be a big point as well.

There's this stall that sells prata/roti john near my place and my mom,
she swears she'll never order from that stall.
Because of this one time,
she saw the guy blow his mucus-ified nose,
wipe it on his clothing and proceed to prepare prata.

And we all know how prata is made.
Can just imagine the person eating it saying,
'wah! very good! very good!'

It's a compulsion!

No thanks to Jeremy and Gerry!!!

The chorus has been playing in my head!

And it's on repeat when I'm online...

Wonder Girls - Nobody
노바디-원더걸스

Nobody - Wonder Girls

You Know I still Love You Baby. And it will never change.

I want nobody nobody But You I want nobody nobody But You
난 다른 사람은 싫어 니가 아니면 싫어 I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

난 싫은데 왜 날 밀어내려고 하니 자꾸 내말은 듣지 않고
왜 이렇게 다른 남자에게 날 보내려 하니 어떻게 이러니

날 위해 그렇단 그 말 넌 부족하다는 그 말 이젠 그만해 넌 나를 알잖아 왜 원하지도 않는걸 강요해


난 좋은데 난 행복한데 너만 있으면 돼 더 바랄게 없는데
누굴 만나서 행복하란 거야 난 널 떠나서 행복할 수 없어

날 위해 그렇단 그 말 넌 부족하다는 그 말 말이 안 되는 말이란 걸 왜 몰라 니가 없이 어떻게 행복해


I don't want nobody body body.I don't want nobody body body
나는 정말 니가 아니면 니가 아니면 싫단 말야 아~

rap)
Back to the days when we were so young and wild and free
모든게 너무나 꿈만 같았던 그때로 돌아가고 싶은데
왜 자꾸 나를 밀어내려 해
why do you push me away. I don't want nobody nobody
Nobody nobody but you.



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And these are soooooooooo pretty la!!
It's simple but muahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

I want!!!
This is my 'Latte Factor' going to Hell...



pics grabbed from crocs.com =)

*salivate*

Related to Stupidity...

Heard about some stuff through the grapevine...

Shaking my head in disbelief and my mouth,
wide open waiting for the jumble of words to get in line.

How can I be related to all those people?
(even if it's distant...)
Even though it's not for me to choose...
I don't want!!


One is an idiot who borrows money or buys stuff with your money
and at that point of time promises to repay you.
Days pass and then weeks...and you realize you've run out of fingers and toes to keep count.
(I know those reading want to offer their toes and fingers...thanks! but I don't like to borrow!)

And as if acting 'blur' and keeping mum would make your debts go away.
*roll eyes*
Just like not reading your bills will make them disappear.
HeeellloooooOOhh~
It does not work that way, please!

Don't you just hate on those people who owes you money and then keeps quiet,
to never talk about it ever again in the hopes that 'Time will heal all things'.
Even the hole in your pocket. -_-

I'm just gonna have to say a big FAT
SORRY!! You met me and I WON'T FORGET!!!
I can't remember right down to the cents,
I'll just have to round it UP!

I know you're just pretending and being genuinely insincere, irresponsible
and a whole load of other negative words that are not here right now.
You were already on my blacklist long time ago.
Thank you for reinforcing it.



The other is, from what I know, a horrible mother.
(Everything's from hearsay. Maybe my ears are wrong. If you're not then prove me wrong!)

I hope that all the information is wrong but...
If you don't know how to be a mother, please refrain from giving birth.

Your offsprings are supposed to be nurtured and protected by you.
NOT to be used as a TOY or a means to show off or a way to get out of situations.

If you did feel uncomfortable in that particular situation,
how can you, as a mother put your helpless kids in a position where the same thing
might happen again??


What you did already proves brain power is some what lacking
but I guess there's no limit to stupidity.