Thursday, December 31, 2009

Flemington Art Market

I love going to the markets in Melbourne...doesnt matter if it's farmers or art...i just love it....the stuff, which i can get....the vibe...it's just fantastic....these are my recent purchases from the flemington art market...another excuse to shooooooooooop...

Wall stickers for J's room...hopefully he will be impressed enuff to want to sleep in his own room....


http://www.wallallure.com/

Armchair for J with CHOOOO CHOOOO train...


and my fav...dolls crocheted by an 85 year old grandma...pics taken arent that great...but u know me...i cant be bothered to retake..hee heee...


turn the doll inside out...and HEY PRESTO!!


it's actually red riding hood and her granny...hee heee..CUTE HORRRRRRRRRRRRRR???!!!!

Art in the Year 2009

The Process...





The Product

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Not his best pose, but I lurve it...

Hepburn Springs 28/12 ~ 31/12

Just returned from Hepburn Springs. Nice little town with loads of spa, springs and food. This is where we stayed in Hepburn(Featured by The Age Good Weekend in “52 Weekends Away” as the place to stay in Victoria’s Spa Country.). A gorgeous little spa pavillion. 2 bedrooms with hydro spa in each....





Beautiful provisions in the pantry and fridge awaited us....smoked salmon, double brie, milk, juice, bread, chocolate, muesli, cereal, honey, jam etc and almost everything was organic....



On the first day, the guys went golfing and the ladies went for facial/massage...where else but at Peppers. I had the Li'Tya Mikiri. Lurved every minute of it. Had a head and shoulder massage and either massage for hands or feet, which was a pleasant surprise as I had not read about the hand/feet massage portion as part of this facial. Would go back without a doubt and try the full massage.....~bliss..Headed out to Frangos and Frangos for woodfire pizza...Pizza was pretty good (like the prosciutto one best) even though most of them does not have any meat ...~sob...but DESSERT....oh wow..the sticky date pudding....the brownie....wow

On the second day, we went to the Chocolate Mill. Small little store but yummy chocolates. Had the chocolate ganache truffles. Made without preservatives, that particular chocolate could only keep for maximum 10 days...it was consumed by your truly in a flash(in case they were wrong and goes bad). We headed to the lavender farm after that. Since Thomas and myself suffer from hayfever and it was about 35 degrees AND buzzing with flies, it was not the greatest outing for us. Entrance fee was 3.50 per adult. Had the Pasta bolognaise with osso bucco, Duck maryland with Orange sauce but the highlight for me was Lavender scones with housemade jam and cream. YUM YUM YUM. Pretty soon it was dinnertime. Went to Farmers Arms Hotels....I think we had the best meal here. Pub food but yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum.....Thomas and myself had porterhouse with kipler. Jayden has beer battered fish and chips...sounds normal? heee...but it's YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM....and the best was entree...chorizo fritters...hee hee

On the last day before checkout, we had chowder...heee...Chicken and Corn, Mahattan Seafood Chowder and Seafood Chowder served with a side order of corn bread. We has takeaway but the staff...very very friendly, very relaxed and fantastic vibe. I also managed to do some shopping(quite amazing since nothing was really opened during the xmas period)...hee..got an alpaca fleece vest for MIL, which apparently is 3 times warmer than wool and 4 times stronger than wool...prob the new cool thing to hit the market....

Overall really nice relaxed holiday. Would do it again in a flash again.

Hepburn Spa Pavilion Horizon
http://www.dayget.com.au/accommodation/accommodation.asp?AgentID={DB31A079-CEEC-11D4-9F22-525405F68740}&PropertyID=658

Hepburn Springs Mineral Spa
http://www.peppers.com.au/springs/mineral-spa/

Frangos & Frangos
http://www.frangosandfrangos.com/cafe

Chocolate Mill
http://www.chocmill.com.au/

Lavandula
http://www.lavandula.com.au/index.php

Farmers Arms Hotel
http://www.farmersarmsdaylesford.com.au/

Chowder House
http://www.docoloco.com/businesses/chowder-house

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Jayden and Trike

A very happy Jayden singing while taking his new trike for a ride (around the house)

Junior Iron Chef maybe?

and i repeat...toy kitchens are not FOR GALS ONLY

Jayden and Pressies

Still doesnt really understand the concept of presents on the second year...but fear not...next year i bet he will be asking for them

Friday, December 25, 2009

It's Xmas again!!

What more can one ask for....good food...good company...and loads of pressies....thanks everybody!!



Walnut cheese and crackers, smoked salmon with avocado, cherries, apples, drinks(courtesy of Sean and Sally)
Potato Salad, pear and walnut garden salad(courtesy of Gwen and CK)
Ham and turkey(courtesy of me and Thomas)
Log cake, fruit cake and biscuits with coconut(courtesy of Yan and Kit)


Sally and Shannyn


Kit, Yan and Daryl


Jaydee baby

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Australian Masters

Hee...went for the Australian Masters on both Friday 13th Nov and Sunday 15th Nov. Why both days you asked...although highly unlikely, Friday was in case Tiger misses cut and Sunday is for when Tiger wins, which he did...heeeee....was quite excited even though i wasnt expecting much but i was really quite surprised at how much i like watching it 'live'. The greens were like carpet...soft and well...green....and the weather was much cooler than expected. You could just feel the excitement and anticipation in the air. It was brilliant. My only complain...wayyyyyyy too much walking..sheesh...walk walk walk ...walk walk walk...wished they allowed buggies...(singaporean ma...have to find something to complain about)....

Here's Adam Scott(erm..the one in the foreground, of course)... ~cute


and TIGER ~GRrrrrrrrrrr ....the way he walks...really...like someone who knows what he is doing....

Monday, November 16, 2009

Pictures from The Rocks

These were written behind each pics.

love
The depth of unconditional love is infinite. It takes a delicate blend of both the yin and yang energies in order to reach perfect balance and harmony. It is an act of pure selflessness and giving. Through love, there is strength, joy and purpose.


love flight 2
Love can lift one's spirits. It is in the giving of love that the journey together is an ongoing adventure of laughter and joy. It is the nurturing of this essence that new life is created.


4 eva love
only when the heart is touched by true love can it be reflected as love without attachment, for only unconditional love can last past eternity. the little person within ones heart will always act in accordance to what is righteous. what is truth. so when we succumb to darkness there is always hope. this hope is found through the strength of the heart.


heeeeee..they have the 4 seasons ones, which i liked as well.... www.studiooat.com.au

Jayden sortof singing...

Yes...me at the back looking stupid with hair that hasnt been combed...but it's not about me issit...

Sydney - 2nd Nov

Final day of our Sydney trip before we head back to Melbourne. Went to the zoo today. I really liked the zoo. It's not as huge and did not have as many animals as the Singapore Zoo but I think it's a combination of factors that made the trip really lovely. Firstly, the weather was just perfect. Secondly, the way to get to the zoo was different(ferry then cable car was the route we chose). Last but not least, the backdrop. This is the stage where we watched the bird show..it's just so pretty...the sea..the blue skies...


and this is Jayden while we were watching the bird show


Lunch at the zoo was the usual crappy tourisy stuff....but dinner was fantastic. We had dinner at Musashi Dining Bar, which was just 15 mins walk from our apartment. Good price too!! Ordered the Agedashi Tofu, Baby Snapper Simmered with Soy & Mirin and Grilled, Wagyu Beef Yakiniku,

Sashimi Platter


BBQ Calamari


and green tea shake(YUMMM)...all for the price of $130.00...heee....not too pricey for a Jap restaurant....and apart from the tofu (which was a major disappointment), the dinner was just YUM.

After dinner, we headed for the harbor for the last time....


Taronga Zoo
http://taronga.org.au/

Masuya Dining Bar
http://www.masuya.com.au/en/musashi/index.html

Sydney - 1st Nov

Met up with friends on the second day. Yum Cha in the morn in this restaurant called Zilver. Loads of people so booking is essential. Not bad except that when we ordered 2 bowls of porridge, the staff recommended that we took one large bowl instead....big mistake...her one bowl is HUGE...after consuming the porridge...that's about it...hahahaha...

Went to The Rocks market after that. LURVEEEEEEEEE going to markets where they sell handmade crafts....bought a couple of pics to hang up...it's a series of 3 pics....shall elaborate in my later post...heee....where was I...oh yeah...we had a "little snack" from this place called La Renaissance...heee..the cakes were nice


but I reckon the stars were the ham and cheese croissant


and the jasmine with white choc ganache macaroon...YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM


oh...and dinner was at this korean place...which was abit weird....since I ordered bulgogi..expecting something on hotplate..instead it was a soupy thing which wasnt really nice..hahahaha..and therefore no pics...

Zilver
http://www.zilver.com.au/flash/main.html

La Renaissance
http://www.larenaissance.com.au/

Sydney - 31st Oct

Went to Sydney for the Melbourne Cup holidays(and to get away from the Melbourne heat).
This is J playing Daytona while we were waiting for our flight...


We checked into Meriton Apartments on Pitt Street. Was pleasantly surprised at the place. Got a 2 bedroom apartment on the 39th floor(although G floor was actually on the 11th). Nice little kitchen with SMEG appliances...one ensuite bedroom..the other had 2 singles...really clean and cosy...and best of all great location...Woolworths and Kinokuniya was just round the corner.

Walked to Chinatown for dinner at Menya Noodle Bar.
Had the Menya Ramen


the Ramen in garlic broth(FANTASTIC although not recommended if you do not have half a dozen mints with you)


mini gyu don(really good for small eaters, snack or for lil kid like JAYDEEEEEE)


and spicy chicken wings which was alright.


Menya
http://www.menya.com.au/jp/index.html

Meriton Serviced Apartments(Pitt Street)
http://www.meritonapartments.com.au/default.asp?action=category&ID=341

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Jayden and car seat

When u are bored...anything and everything is a toy



Jayden and my sunnies

He would refuse to wear his but mine...i guess he has good taste..hahahaha



Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Jayden and Shapes Sorter

Took J a little while to get the hang out of it...but he has finally got it...well done bubba!!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Peek a boo @ 18 months

Putting the curtains to good use

Grandpa singing

Jayden the Switchboard

heee...was quite thrilled with he saw his pic on my dad's phone and attempted to say his own name...DAYDEN

Friday, September 4, 2009

Cool Hunk

Boring Vid...Lurve the romper and the tummy though..

HEE HEE HEE...

This is just too weird...I am now officially a fan of...TAKUYA KIMURA on facebook!!!!.... ~swoonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn~...one of my obsessions...mwahahhahaa...have to watch every movie and drama with him in it...crappy?? no worries..can live with bleugh storyline if it has TAKUYA!!...hee heee...HAVE U SEEN THOSE HIPS IN THE SOFTBANK ADVERT????!! Is this too much info??? hee heee... *giddy*

btw..for people who havent been out for awhile..nakai is the one in the middle...and takuya is the one on his left

Sunday, August 30, 2009

GORRRRRRRRRRRK???!!!!

ERM..do u mean SOCKS??

Great Look....NOT

Pants can wear a little higher or not??!!!



My Little Helper aka KPO

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Proposal!!!

Archie has proposed to Veronica!!!! Poor Poor Betty!

http://www.archiedigital.com/PREVIEWS/Archie600/

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Homegrown Wagyu Beef!!

Now I know why it's so expensive...it's HARD WORK but oh so worth it!!!!!!...heee



Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Guess whose feet...


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Jayden's @ 18 months

First word J can say is 'Bird' and at almost 18 months...he can also say 'DADA' for dad, 'MAMA' for mum, 'CAR', 'BIRD', 'BOOK', 'BYE', 'BUBBLE', 'MO' for Elmo, 'MORE', 'BOB' for Bob the builder, 'DUCK'.

He goes:
'GRRRRRRRRR' when he sees a picture/toy of dinosaur, tiger, lion
'MOOOOOO' when he sees a cow
'MUAK MUAK' when he want food or water
'OH OH' when he drops something or something goes wrong
'OHHHHHHHHH' when the car goes over a hump
'TA' when he wants something or something is given to him
'BOO' when we play peek a poo

He does the actions to these songs:
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
The Wheels on the Bus
Ring a Ring a Roses
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
When you're happy and you know it (clap your hands)

He likes watching:
Sesame Street
Baby Einstein
Bob the builder

He can:
Blow kisses
"play" golf
Stroke someone's face gently (when you say Sayang)
Kiss someone (when you say chut chut)
Feed himself with a spoon
Drink from a cup
Shakes his head when he doesnt want something

He loves:
Sushi
Passionfruit
Chocolate
Ice Cream
Corn
Trucks and Cars
Pushing his fisher price truck around the house

He dislikes(more like hate):
Having his hands and face clean with a cloth
Waiting for his food or his milk
Having food of different texture in the same mouthful

He still:
Have a dummy for his night sleep
Co-sleep
Have a bottle before he goes to bed every night

He is:
Badly constipated

That's J at 18 months. Will keep adding as I remember... =)

Monday, August 17, 2009

You know something is amiss....

when it gets too quiet

Slava's Snowshow

Entertainment Weekly said, "Walking into Snowshow is like strapping yourself into the very best ride ever."

The New York Times said, "In a show that touches the heart and tickles the funny bone, Slava and his giggle of clowns are stirring up laughter and enjoyment. Highly recommended."

Variety proclaimed, "Slava's Snowshow is enchanting and remarkable and awakens a child-like sense of wonder and glee."

The Wall Street Journal wrote, "Snowshow is a zany fantasia, and I loved every minute of it."

All I can say is "WHAT??!!" Watched it on Friday evening with Margaret. Prior to admission, I overheard people talking about how they watch it every year or how this person watched it 3 times. Thomas really liked it as well. Anticipation...expectation. Show started.

All throughout the first half, I was stealing glances at Margaret to see if she was laughing along with the other audiences because I wasnt. I thought "OMG...What in the world??!!...Am I missing something or some gene". Everyone else was laughing their heads off and during the intermission, the lady behind me proclaimed "It's FANTASTIC". SIMI IS FANTASTIC. HOW COME I AM NOT GETTING IT??!!! Marg and I looked at each other really confused. Thank goodness I am not the only one.

Second half came and gone with not much of a difference. Only understood half of it. I mean the show wasnt bad. I didnt dislike it. But I was truly confused by what I am watching. There is the "scene" whereby the clown was doing the leaving on a train routine whereby he puts his hand in the coat which was on a coat stand and pretended that it's his lover and they were saying farewell to each other. Ok..that I got. Then he boarded a train and landed in this snowy mountain place. Ok...that I got. Then he got caught in a "blizzard" and then there was this blinding light with huge fan blowing and then confetti all in my face. Ok..that I somehow got. Then big balloons fell on audience and everyone was playing with it. HUH??!?!!! Did not get it. I guess the most confusing thing about the whole show is how come everyone else got it? Standing ovation as well.

Let me see. This is the best way to sum up the show and the feeling. It's like watching one of those shows on tv whereby they warn you about sex scene and nudity and so you are drawn to watch it. Then it happens to be one of those abstract arty farty shows that half the time you think you understand and then you think you dont and the worse part of it is when it ends. It leaves you more confused and perplexed than when you started.

The show was so intriguing that it wasnt boring. I left the theatre feeling more alert than before. It's just WEIRD.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Jayden on Slide

ERM...anyone know how to rotate video????? This was taken at Carlton Gardens...first time J on a long"er" slide....

PS - Ji...the terry cloth sweater u wanted to see him in

HEE!!! ROTATED!! THANKS.. LOUIS!!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Jayden See Jayden Do

Jayden pretending to apply moisturizer and wash his hair...it's just funny to watch them imitating your moves......

Monday, August 3, 2009

Bob the Builder

Gawd...since J started watching Bob the Builder..I cant get the theme song out of my head...I feel like I need to share this feeling of despair with everyone...ENJOY...

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Jayden and Elmo

His "bestest" friend...

Jayden's New Dance

Last 10 sec of the clip...don't think he is really cut out for it though..hahaha

Jayden the Violent Musician

Thomas's Jap Dinner

Heee....Thomas made dinner the other night...Jap dinner...Fish with white miso(YUM YUM)....Chawanmushi(YUM)...Tempura(YUM..then YUCK)..hahhahaaa...Tempura is fantastic when it is eaten straight away...but we had to cook up a batch and wait for the other stuff..so the tempura became really YUCK...they stuck together and became soft...bad bad bad...and as with all deep fried battered stuff...took AGGGGGGGGGGGGES to make...wat a pity though...next time...it's just gonna be one prawn each...heee..less sometimes is really more...





Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Jayden and Daryl

Cheeky Jayden running away with the walker before Daryl has a chance...Sheesh...

Jayden and my big mistake

Saw this wooden toy and tot wat a brillant idea to get it...u know..to stimulate Jayden's hand eye co-ordination...HUMONGOUS MISTAKE....just imagine...BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG....and not on the balls...Lil Lai..with his new found freedom...takes the wooden hammer around the house banging on everything....imagine Thomas's horror....from now on...i am ban from buying toys without going thru Thomas's approval...*sniff*