About a month ago, my 18 yr old cousin Yimei made a throwaway comment that raised my eyebrows. We were casually talking about pop singers, and I can’t remember who I was asking about. I asked her if such and such a singer was as good as or better than Jay Chou. She replied, “Of […]
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Never say never
Life is full of surprises. If you had asked me 10 years ago if I could imagine myself being married to a Chinese High-educated military engineer and sitting in a car enjoying Hokkien songs, I would have collapsed laughing at you. Puh-leeese…! MOI?! Talk about total culture shock! [Stereotypes can be very misleading as I’ve […]
Let's talk about love
Ivy’s recent post on 27 dresses has led me once again to ruminate on how love is portrayed in popular culture (books, film, drama serials…). My feelings towards romance had always been conflicted. On one hand, I longed to experience being swept up in the giddy emotion of being ‘in love’. On the other hand, […]
Idol Talk and C-Pop
It’s been a long time since an Asian actor/celebrity has captured my attention and imagination. And normally, I don’t gravitate toward pretty boys although, admittedly, Zibin isn’t exactly Tom Selleck. :P (Then again, I wasn’t attracted to Zibin because of his looks… it was only after we got together that I realized he’s quite cute.) […]
2 Weddings & I Not Pretty
With Ting @ Yuandong’s Wedding CONGRATULATIONS TO: My cousin Liyu for marrying his JC sweetheart of 9 years, Cailing! Yuandong & Grace for tying the knot as well! :D ********** I Not Pretty I don’t usually put much effort into my appearance, cos, well, I don’t think it’s really worth the money or the trouble. […]
Fleeting Ting
The photo is of a nightshirt that Wanting came across in Walmart and bought on impulse because it reminded her of me. The 3 girls hugging actually makes me think of me, Ting & Sa Sa when we were living together. *smile* I love receiving gifts that aren’t for special occasions, but just because it […]
Sleepless in Bukit Batok
3.53 a.m. For the first time since I moved in last August, I woke up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep. And I think it might be because I’m too excited by a dream I was having. Wanting’s back in Singapore for a visit, and I’m planning a gathering […]
Hubby & Me
Zibin’s post on our blog withjoyfulhearts: *********** Zibin’s sick again. The poor guy hasn’t had much time to rest since he fell sick the last time. One day MC was all he took the last time, and he’s had to work 13 to 14 hr days, organize and run retreats, and prepare for presentations at […]
It REALLY Is Nice To Be Sick
I vaguely remember I made a similar blog entry sometime ago, so I went through all previous posts and indeed found one. It is interesting to read back on some of these old posts… :) Anyway, here I am sick again almost exactly one year from back then. And this time round, I am pampered […]
Canon PowerShot G9
Zibin got me a Canon PowerShot G9 in December. Why didn’t I blog about it earlier? There are two main reasons: 1. I felt guilty. I know my enthusiastic reports to him about how wonderful the camera was in reviews must have influenced him in getting me this rather extravagant present. 2. I felt inadequate. […]
Journey of the Heart 