::Jojo:: 10 reasons why I'll NEVER be SKINNY

1. Its 11.55pm and I'm eating home made curry with toast. (yummmmmy!)
2. Me thinks all that chilli in the curry will increase my metabolism rate.
3. Would die for Cheese and anything 'Kantang' (french fries, potato chips, you name it!)
4. Would be the first to die during war due to the lack of good food. I call it eating depression.
5. Gets grouchy if my meal is anything less than 'yummy'.
6. Would NEVER starve myself to look skinny.
7. Would be termed a man if they say "a way to a man's heart is through his stomach"
   
8. I live to eat. Not eat to live.
9. Thinks about what I'll have for dinner, 5 mins after lunch.
   
10. Thinks food is EROTIC. They always seem to scream 'EAT ME!!!!'

So if anyone out there is anorexic or actually dislikes food, please talk to me. Maybe I'll rekindle your relationship with food!! Lol. (ok no laughing matter!)

::Jojo:: Just blabber

L.O.T.D (Look of the day) Forgot which frog-eyed day!

Still in frog-eye mode. The huge shades are my saving grace!! Although I felt a little blind since I wasn't allowed to wear my contact lens yet and I wasn't willing to sacrifice looking like a dork in my glasses. I know. Stupid things women do for vanity. Declared safe at the end of the day. Didn't walk into any walls or fall into train track .. although I was hoping I'll crash into some cutie and get to act like a damsel in distress( with the shades still on and intact of course!)

Anyways it's a Friday and today's my official off day from work. It's Wen's 24th birthday(Gosh time really flies)...exactly 8 months from now it'll be my turn to turn 24! We went to Vienna at United Square for international seafood buffet for lunch with her parents. Still feeling ugly but since I was only gonna be out for lunch I didn't bother with the way I look and just got out in my glasses , white 3/4 sleeve tee and shorts, and my Jimmy Choo bag(can't look too cheap rite!). Of course I didn't take pictures of me but I would have taken pictures of Vienna and the food but typical me...Little Miss Glutton Queen.. got so engrossed in eating I forgot bout taking any pictures at all. Lol. The seafood is quite fresh ...overall pretty good, I'll say 6.5/10... for the lack of variety of savoury desserts!!! Ice cream sucked though.

So after that we went to Junction 8 cause Wen wanted to get a pressie for her sis who's bday was incidentally the next day(cool huh!). I saw the jap. brand KATE there which Serene has high praises for. I couldn't resist but buy 2 out of the 3 palettes they had. It is super affordable too(only $24.50!!) and has very nice presentation. I'm hardly a fan of palettes cause they don't usually appeal to me...so when I say it's nice...it's nice ok! Here's the picture of my very modest purchase of the day..


Still contemplating whether I should get the blue shades one although it looked lovely but I hardly use blue tones.

That's all folks!

::JoJo:: The day I saw a ... ...

I walked around, my feet feeling the cold ceremic floor....dead silence. Desperately trying to search for a sign of life I whispered, "Hello?.....Is anyone around?" ..no answer.. I walked into what seemed like a kitchen and suddenly the whole place started to look really familiar... where was i?? I kept walking right in, my heart pounding with every step... till I reached the end of it where there was a basin. I took a right turn and for a second, I was terrorized into silence by the very sight I saw..

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! Monster!!!!!!". As I picked up my courage for a second glance, the very same sight filled me with a consciousness beyond horror. I WAS THAT MONSTER!!! Lol. Once again my imagination has gotten the better of me. totally lame right....but my eye is still so swollen so I have to cage myself at home in solitude from the world. And as you can tell. Horribly bored.. I hate staying at home!!!! IF, I mean IF I'm brave enough , maybe I'll post a picture of my hideousness. just for laughs. Lol. Or maybe when Serene update a post later she'll 'pau toh' me and put up one of it. Have a better day than me guys!

::Jojo:: Dollie turns froggie

I look like a frog!!! Pretty much literally. My left eyelid is so swollen I hardly look like me. Damn it..too much freakin porn. LOL! The doctor said it'll be swollen for at least a few more days to a week and it might get worse before it gets better... like hello!! i won't be able to open my eyes when that does happen!!! This is depressing. Now u can totally mock me. I can't wear my contact lens n i can't put on eye make-up. I feel so fugly! =(

::Jojo:: Vday's post!!

It was a day of lovers strolling hand in hand, cuddles, kisses and roses. I sat and watched the world go by... my heart an empty vessel. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I screamed in the middle of Orchard road, "I HATE VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!".

Yea right. lol. Of course I didn't, though its my 3rd consecutive Valentine's day without a partner. So this year I got smart and planned a girls night out with Vanessa. Hehe. We had dinner at Swensen's (Again!). I swear I frequent that place too much but I loveee the cheese sticks and pesto salmon. (Ok stomach grumbling at this moment) We exchanged presents. I bought her a sexy leopard print underwear, perhaps to increase her chance or luck in getting laid after that dry spell. LOL. :P She bought me a prayer book (i think i definitely need it!) and also a body shop wash n lotion, yummy smelling stuff. (not that i have B.O.! )After that we went to the Arena. The music was good (rnb) but the crowd kinda sucked. Not much crowd to mention. At least we had free martinis and there was room for dancing. Overall 8/10!

The fabulous cheese sticks filled with warm melted cheddar, smittening any cheese lovers at the very first bite. Hmmmm yummylicious!!

Pesto Salmon Sautee.

Nice creamy dip at the side which absolutely compliments the taste of the salmon, just the rite portion to provide room for side dishes! oops! *cheeky greedy grin*

Vanessa, apparently still upset she was stuck with me for Vday. LOL. Can't remember why she looked so constipated. haha!

My outfit for the day cami , sweater, jeans and ballet flats.
At The Arena. You can't go wrong with FREE lychee martini. (Typical singaporean. lol)


Intoxicated cam-whoring vainpots.

My virgin lesbo kiss. Vanessa: From me to you .lol.

Give and you shall receive.

So that was it!!! My Valentine's day for 2008. Hopefully I'll find someone special by the time the next one comes! =)

::JoJo:: The REAL winners of the Amazing Race Asia

So! The winners was the 2 Singaporean guys rite?? Collin and Adrian was it? I have insider news that the original winners were gonna be 2 girls! (Read on and scroll down for pics.)Btw used to be in the same company as Collin and he also teaches body combat class in California Fitness. Very nice and friendly guy, and in person he has this really husky voice that every girl use to drool about. lol. Not that I'm one of them. Not my type!!

Ok you must be so wondering who the REAL WINNERS are... here they are

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At this point you're wondering how can it be anyone else...



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The two malaysian girls???



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TADAH!!!!



Vanessa and Me!!!! LOL!
We happen to chance upon the cheque at clarke quay while we were headed for the restroom. I think they were having the finale at Indochine or something.

So yes duh...of course the real winners were indeed Collin and Adrian. :P Gotcha!

::Jojo:: Superbly overdue CNY pics!

Sorry dolls! Been so lazy to post 'em up but finally it's all here.
Was wearing my pink guess shirt and finally wore my hairband for the first time. love the hair band I got from watts in. so bling! hehe. I know. like totally girlified. Can't help it. Ever since I curled my hair I'm so into the whole girlish look. Here are the pics. Enjoy!!

Brother, me and elder sis. Fancy us taking a pic when we lost our way to my uncle's place in tampines! Lol.

In the cabbie on the way to Tampines to visit my maternal aunt.

Me and my favourite little boy in the world. My brother.

Sis and me while we were 'pawrkiau-ing'. With the super cheesy peace sign. Lol. Seemed like the natural thing to do at that time.

Me cousin and his lovely gf. and That's my other cousin in the background. What you're spying at? Lightbulb leh!! Lol. Super extra in the couple's pic.

So basically that was my whole day's event! Lepak-ing (Slacking in malay slang)

:: SeReNe Says :: My Face-of-the-Day(FOTD) 17.02.08

First and foremost, I have got to apologise for the pictures. They are all taken at the end of the day, so you have to excuse the red eyes(my eyes get dry and red easily), oxidation and grainy pictures!!!
























In the squeezy train. SighZ.. I hate public transport


















While waiting for the train. I'm deadbeat. Still hate mrt. =( When will I get my own chauffeur?? Huh huh?


**Here's what I used for the day(specially for my pretty dolls!)
(^o ^)b ...

FACE
Paul & Joe Protective Fluid foundation in 02- Porcelaine
Origins Quick! Hide concealer in Neutralizer(acne scars, zits)
Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Powder in Translucent
Stila undereye concealer
Rimmel Double Act Pressed Powder(undereyes)
Givenchy blush in 01- Timid Rose

EYES
Paul & Joe Eyelid Primer in 01
Lancome 200- Chic quad(all 4 colors)
Origins kohl in Fudge
BB Gel liner in Espresso Ink
The Face Shop falsies(top lashline)
Maybelline Volume Express Turbo WP mascara(top lashes)
L'Oreal Double Extend mascara

Anna Sui Eyebrow powder
Kate(Kanebo) Eyebrow pencil

LIPS
Origins Plum Perfect l/s
Shiseido Maquillage l/g in PK 173

























The makeup I used for the day. =) I LOVE LOVE LOVE makeup. Enough is NEVER enough!


I'm doing a makeover for one of my ex-customers on the 28th of Feb!~ Yep. I'm a freelance makeup artist. Will TRY to click pictures and post post post! Gotta go to her place so please pray that Cab Queen can lay off cabs for the day!!! (~o ~ ';)\

p.s. JoJo says she'll be blogging in abit so stay tuned!

p.p.s. I might be doing a post from alil more than a week back. I know! I'm lagging!!! But I love my attire, hair & makeup on that day. So all of you must show support! =P

Ja!~

:: SeReNe Says :: Happy V Day & Happy 13th Bday Penny! =P

My lil V Day surprise pressie... Hubby got me a tiny Funshine Bear and cash! Wahahahhaahahah! I love love love $$$. Shopping!!!!! I didn't get Darling anything though. =(( Sorry honey but no point la. I'm not working now so if I buy you a present, it will be using your money. =/ Makes no sense right?? =x I promise I will buy you a big present when we go to Thailand okie?? (^o ^)b







Ah Nick kachau-ing Darling while he naps... Hmmmmm... (~ _ ~ ';)\

















Nicky STILL kachau-ing Honey.................


















Darling in Snoozeland...... Mr PIG.















Celebrated Tine's bday a day in advance!~ =)


Well well, was quite a bad day to celebrate Penny's birthday. Valentines' Day! Sakae Sushi was so so so crowded! Gah! I was starving because it was my first meal of the day but fortunately, service was super fast today. *BIG smileZ* Hate hate hate waiting for food. The cashier got on my nerves though! She made us stand at the cashier waiting for 10 whole mins while she stapled away at receipts! WTH? She did not apologize or smiled even once! Stoolpidd MIM. She wanted us to continue waiting but I got assertive. C'mon, me being nice does NOT mean you can take advantage ok???!! *sighZ*

Enough of bad service attitude. Do you people realise that Singaporeans only serve angmohs well??? What the! Don't think too much la. Doesn't mean you suck up to them means you get big fat tips or that you get to marry one ok! Siao! I have been in the service/ beauty industry for almost 10 years. Big tippers are not angmohs. I hate serving Ah Tiongs(made in China) though. That's another story... Some day i promise! LOL!










I AM so so totally stuffed. It's the rice, I tell you!!































This is my favourite ice cream flavour of the moment!! Ben & Jerry's Berry Nice!!!! It's superb!!!! I don't like strawberry ice cream usually but this is goooooooooooooooood. =d It does not come in 1 Pint tubs though. =(((

1 little cup is just not enough for me!!!!!!!! *sighzzZ*

Try it if you have yet to! It's yummilicious~~~

I hope my darling baby sis enjoyed herself today and that she will have many many more birthdays to come! I love u PenPen. =)


psssst Hubby... I know everyday is as sweet as Vday but I just wanna say 'I LOVE U' forever & ever. I'm looking forward to our 5th Valentines' Day. I love you so very much.

:: SeReNe Says :: Love is something so queer.

After reading Jojo's post, I had this urge to blog but am just not sure what to type! I went through a very rough patch in my love life before I met the love of my life, who is also going to be my future husband! =P

TRISTAN
He who is my lover, my best buddy, my boyfriend, my soulmate, my everything. He balances me up in a way that takes me aback, even till now. It has been 3 years but our love and friendship grow stronger by the day. I am not saying that we did not have hard and stormy times but all that just pulled us closer together. I thank GOD for putting him in my life EVERYDAY.

THE COWARDLY EX. _|_
There was a time after my first relationship(this is my second and last *fingerZ crossed*) when I was so down and out. I cried everyday and night, wherever I was, for 3 whole months. I was in an abusive relationship but did not know I had to leave. I believed that he would change. Well...... he kept assuring me that he would. To put things straight, my ex was not physically abusive(not to me anyway. He's scared of my Dad. Gross, cowardy chicken.) but I went through loads of mental, emotional and verbal abuse when I was with him. I did so much research on the topic of ABUSE(when I was completing my Diploma) just to prove to myself that I was right about him being abusive. I have been in brought up in a loving and peaceful household and was SHOCKED when he first started screaming vulgarities(for over 4 hrs. Jojo was on the phone with me then.) at me in Shaw Lido, all because he did not like his new HAIRCUT!! *&&%$^%&^%* Can you imagine what I put up with???? You don't have to tell me how stupid I was then. I'm well aware of that now. BAH!!

Believe it or not, that's not the worst I went through. That happened on our 1st monthsary and was only the tip of the iceberg. I promise a full blown blog entry on his abuse and that very nightmarish relationship someday. I pray that he chances upon this blog. I wish that no other girls fall prey to his angelic, boyish looks. They are so so very misleading, I tell you! I will post up his pic one day. I will.

I have wanted to do a blog entry on my abusive reltionship for ages. But due to so many excuses and reasons, I never did manage to find time for it. But I will do it because I do NOT want to see or hear of other girls going through what I did. Those hellish nine months plus was no doubt the worst of my entire life. It stripped me of my self-confidence, dignity, self-respect and self-love. I walked with my head down wherever I went for 3 entire months after I broke up with him. The break up was without a doubt the smartest decision I have ever made in my life!

I can understand how Jojo feels when she asked me when the right person for her will turn up in her life. It was a question I asked myself repeatedly after that dreadful ex of mine. *pukeZ* I took nearly half a year to recover from that relationship and dated several guy friends after that. Nothing serious, just going for movies, shopping, dinner etc. I begin recovering my self-worth gradually. I noticed how each and every one of them treated me like a precious, porcelain princess, something the ex just failed to do. I am not saying that he was never sweet to me. It's just that it was not constant. Then again, it could be due to that split persona of his.

When I was out with ANY of those guy friends of mine, they respected me and took good care of me. For that, I'm still thankful of. It was then I realised something so important. Please girls, remember this carefully. If your friends can treat you WAY better than your boyfriend. You don't need or want that boyfriend of yours.

I had once thought that Brownie would be the one for Jojo but I guess I was wrong. He loved himself way more than he did her. He loves novelty but nothing stays new forever. Nothing. Every challenge, once met and achieved, would no longer be a challenge. The initial spark and attraction would NEVER last forever. What remains in it's wake is a good strong love, understanding and mutual trust, respect and friendship.

When girls love, they really fall. They love deeply. When guys love, you don't know when that love will disappear. I am not saying that ALL guys are like that(I am sure some girls are worse). Hell! My own father loves my mother with all his heart, mind and soul. That alone is enough to bear testimony. But I cannot deny that I have seen so many men cheating own their wifes /gfs. It's too discouraging.

Jojo deserves nothing but the best and as her bff, I will look out for her as best as I can. The rest will depend on God, fate and herself. I know that some day, she will find someone who loves her for herself, truly and forever. You just have to wait, Jojo. *hugzzZZZ*

For Tristan and I, just like I told him, I guess time will tell. For now, I am still afraid to trust 100% but I am willing to take a chance with this very special person. I am. =)


I still have some pics from CNY that's not up yet! Gotta bring my lil sis for her birthday treat at Sakae tomorrow. *yummy* I have been having Sakae sushi so many time this month already! =/ Did I complain about the service at Heeren's Sakae?? BAD BAD BAD. S-L-O-W. Jojo knows!

I thought I would be able to catch an episode of Hajime No Ippo before bed but nah... too late! I luuuuurvvvvve Ippo Makunouchi!! Gotta be up at 7am to fix breakfast for Hubby! \(^o ^)/

Good night ppl! Happy Happy Valentines' Day!! **smoooochezzZ** Enjoy the day with someone special! Ja!~

::Jojo says:: My sad sad love story

The love that was but isn't,
Like a broken doll on the pavement.
Who may pick up the pieces?
My heart like glass so broken.

So close but far from reach,
Our love a broken bridge.
Here I sit and ponder,
The truth so obvious it bothers.

My heart, still and true
Wish it didn't, yet feels for you
I need to, I want to, I wish to
Let it go, let it go, let you go.
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So that was it, my inspiration of sadness.
Was talking with Serene about him yesterday.
Him which I'm referring to is my ex-bf whom I'm still very close friends with. Ok let's give him a name.. lets call him Brownie. LOL.
I know, I should totally cut him out of my life to get over him.
But I can't, because when we were together, he was not just my boyfriend but my confidant and my soulmate and we didn't break off on sour terms. Obviously I still want him in my life. It's pretty much a sad case of one-sided love. What I'll never understand is how and why he could let me go.

:: SeReNe Says :: CNY Day 1(Truckloads of pics!)

The first day of the Lunar New Year was as usual. Uber warm, humid and sweaty. Have I mentioned how much I hate the climate here? Gah!

This is so so so not going to be a wordy post. I'm starting to hunch in front of the pc and I'm lemming(means: to really want something) for my bed. I need to mask my face too! I always breakout after CNY. #%$%^*&%*

Ok then! Pictures!

My gorgeous cousins, Jasmine & Cheryl, having breakfast at me place. (^- ^)b

On the way to PoPo's house in e car. I was already sweating like a dog! (~o ~ ;')

Me with my favourite woman in the world-Mommy

1st pic in the mirror at PoPo's place

Meimei, Popo & me. (^ _ ^)/

Daddy & Mommy *loveZ*

Tinetine, Mommy & I posing! =)


Penny with Mommy & Daddy

Me with Mum and... e extra. LOL!! Fur!

Chris the Buayer(not Buaya k. It's Buayer. Private joke!)

Fur with Mum

My beautiful sis. d(- o ^)b


My sibs. LOL!


Last pic before leaving PoPo's house

After visiting 3411241 relatives's places(actually it was only about 5 houses, I think. Did I mention I how much I loathe the weather here?), we could finally relax and let our tired feet rest at Yi Po's place in Redhill. Phew!! I had my first real meal of the day! I LOVE food. The bf ALWAYS say I'm hungry 24/7. Hmmmph!

See how tired everyone was? =(

While waiting for my turn to eat, I was laughing at the contestants of the Miss Asia Pageant on TV with Hazel, Aunty Jasmine and Daddy. Reeeeallllly cannot make it ok! You should see some of their dance recitals! Gee! There was this Caucasian babe who performed quite a good salsa though. =) I wanna learn latin or salsa or ballroom dancing! But Darling don't like to dance and I need a partner!!!! =(((

Our very last stop before heading home- Kor Po's house.

At this point in time, I was deadbeat and grouchy. Fur & I could do nothing more than slouch on the sofa and wait to go home. Of course I clicked away as usual! =p



These 2 dreamy pics are for Hubby dear.

Chris snoozing away......

Ah Nick insists that he's an angel from heaven. =S

Now you know how tired they are. *rollZ eyeZ*

This is it! I will post photos from Day 2 either tomorrow or Mon. I need to go visiting with Honey tomorrow! Gotta go to 3 different places! =( Gonna be tired, irritated and SWEATY. Never mind, I'll have Hubby to sayang me. =D Gotta shower, mask and turn in soon! I wanna watch a new series of anime for I'm done with Jigoku Shoujo(Hell Girl), I LIKE! Fur suggested Death Note or Hajime No Ippo. Hmmmmmm~ I watched an episode of Hajime No Ippo before and I crouched on the floor crying for the boxing looked so real! *bangZ forehead on the table*

Oh! Before I go, guess what's in this box>>>







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My sheet masks stash! My latest obsession! I have serum, collagen, whitening, deep cleansing, anti-acne facial masks and whitening and firming eye masks in there. =D

Goodnite peeps! I need my beauty sleep! Ciao~ \(^o ^)/

p.s. I will take pictures of my makeup stash someday. When I'm more hardworking. =/

p.p.s I can't wait for Jojo's pictures of her CNY! Maybe I'll pop by her workplace to see her for abit tomorrow. =D