Pale Porcelain Princess

The Basil Inn to re-open on the 28th of August

2010-08-26T04:53:00.002+08:00

Oh dearest one, how I miss you, yes even YOU, the stinkiest of the lot, The Nasty Grease Interceptor. Oh boy, what a misnomer if there ever was one. What is so innocently, deadly so, called a grease collector is actually a refuse/garbage/rubbish/waste trap in a steel box that houses all the remants of the cooking of the day that goes down the sink pipe and stove pipe and nestles there patiently

It is perfectly normal...

2010-06-30T05:36:00.002+08:00

...to be posting at 5.30a.m when you finish work close to midnight and right after that having to scoot off to the market to shop for rations for the next working day and then after much haggling (mom) and pouting (me over the insane prices of coriander these days), only were we able to plough our way back home lugging a ridiculous amount of goods weighing pretty much close to our combined body

I told you so...

2010-06-30T05:28:00.002+08:00

Uh huh. Spain won didn't they? Now don't y'all go doubting me and my beloved Spaniards again.

2009-06-03T17:17:00.002+08:00

Dear blog,You will probably never understand the extent of my frustration and heartache but talk to you I must, otherwise insanity may well surely and truly take over.Standing in front of the fire during times when we've got orders and standing in the unabating heat when doing our prep is almost nothing, I repeat, nothing, compared to the waiting. The long, painful stretches of waiting for people

2009-04-06T16:42:00.002+08:00

While I'm aware that the majority of you own a whole lot of common sense, I am truly flummoxed by a particular group of people who NEED pictorial evidence of how good the food is before they're willing to give said food a chance. Nevermind that the pictures/photos are mere illusions and do not actually depict what the place has to offer. This riles me up to no end. I've always insisted on letting

If you've missed me

2009-03-31T18:37:00.002+08:00

..and scoffing Thai food at every opportunity while bargain-hunting on the streets of Bangkok, then seriously, I have no idea what the heck you're waiting for. An invitation of sorts? Surely by now you'd know that there'd be NO such invite issued and being the ever-accomodating, ever-accepting being that I am (little wonder that I'm known in certain circles to be vastly highly-evolved) all of you

On Hiatus

2008-08-18T14:48:00.003+08:00

Almost two whole months of silence. What must the lot of you be thinking? Let it be known to all and sundry (especially the deeply concerned amongst you who feared the worst, i.e, kicking of buckets and whatnot) that life still has a death grip on me so fret not!Being a kitchen slave for almost 14 hours a day leaves me little time for naught else.I'll be back though. When, I really can't say. But

5th July 2008 @ Courts Megastore

2008-07-02T13:52:00.006+08:00

There is an abundance of Stuff going on in our lives right now, suffice to say that I'm incredibly thankful for having in my arsenal of attributes the most dexterous of juggling skills and swiftness of thought too. Or I'd surely be dead by now. Blessed am I.More importantly (note the masterful segue), YOU and everyone you know should go down to Courts this Saturday at 1pm to lend support,

Dull, dull, dull

2008-06-13T11:53:00.005+08:00

I could go on at length about the dullness of Euro '08 (I'm not only saying that because England is out and thus essentially leaving me rudderless and at a loss for who to root for, since I'm already firmly behind Spain and yea they happen to have the most number of players from Lfc. So what's your point?), the dullness of this season's Top Chef Finale (a reality cooking series which by the way

And I mourn

2008-05-01T17:05:00.007+08:00

If you, like me, were up last night watching the blasted debacle that was lasts night's Championship Semi-Finals between Liverpool and Stinky Shit, then I seek your understanding. I am crushed, gutted and devastated beyond words and will possibly need many, many days, pints of alcohol and brain-numbing TV (of course I really meant torrents) to assauge this pain.I really hate to bring up the

I too had a dream once

2008-04-13T11:47:00.000+08:00

And that was to teach. Oh not just your run-of-the-mill, garden-variety primary school teacher, putting up with a load of crap from over-indulged, pampered twats but in a poverty-ravaged, god-forsaken tiny-ass village in Chiang Mai. First and foremost (the second, less important reason is that I've always loved to teach), I was badly smitten with the country and to a large extent still am. I

In which Steven Gerrard kicks arse

2008-04-09T19:12:00.003+08:00

In all honesty, I hadn't made an appointment with Stevie nor the match but apparently serendipity and the stars were all so perfectly aligned last night (it is still night to me even if it's bloody 4 a.m as long as I haven't slept yet) that lo and behold, when I turned to the FC, there were the my beloved Scousers playing against Arsenal! Despite having to put up with Monsieur Wenker's ferocious

I love these lil critters

2008-04-07T13:05:00.017+08:00

What? You didn't know that I've got a thing for creatures that can flick their tongues out in lightning speed and yet look adorable while doing it too? Well now you know. I love lizards and geckos. I really do. And simply cannot fathom the fear and *eeeeeee* factor that these lovely babies seem to inspire in most girls and sometimes, guys too. You'd think they were being faced by my eternal

The Suckage of RSS subscription

2008-03-26T08:57:00.008+08:00

NOT yours. So you don't have to get all indignant and outraged and sulky now. In fact I do subscribe to quite a few of your feeds and it is solely because of them that I am shown the utter slothfulness and error of my blogger ways. I am also astounded by how quickly and frequently you are all able to update your blogs, almost on a daily and for the super-humans amongst us, bi-daily basis too. It

2008-03-22T09:06:00.004+08:00

I have been feeling out of sorts the past couple of weeks. A strange, foreboding heaviness that I cannot place my fingers on plagues a heart that that is already burdened with...IT that shall not be named. [SOL]I fear for my sanity, which if you don't know by now is hanging by a silvery, gossamer-thin thread. It clearly behooves me and all those around me for me to remain somewhat uncrazy because

Tim Tams and other Aussie goodies

2008-03-20T05:08:00.011+08:00

I've rediscovered my love for these childhood, chocolatey morsels of pure bliss. Just make sure you get the real stuff. As in the Original Tim Tams and not the *made in Indonesia* shite.Herein lies the difference. Tim Tams that you get directly from down under has that unmistakeable and supremely fragrant chocolate aroma owing to the hint of caramel in every Tim Tam slice that the fake-ass ones

I'm still alive

2008-03-15T00:24:00.006+08:00

Yea, so, for those of you who care, I'm not actually dead yet, despite what the lack of posts may have implied. I do have a life outside of blogger ya know? However hard it is for some of your brains to process. It's just this blogger lethargy that has insinuated itself into my life that's hindering me from coming on here. This time, I cannot blame it on Gordon, bless his michelin stars (and yes,

The sporadicness of me

2008-03-05T09:59:00.007+08:00

Seriously, did y'all really think that I haven't been writing because of lack of something to say, an opinion to give, a grievance to air, a grumble to murmur or perhaps being suddenly taken with the twiddling of thumbs? Which only goes to prove once again, how very little attention you actually pay to the things that I say and also further reinforces the fact that you'll probably never, ever

I seek you, yes YOU

2008-02-29T11:41:00.005+08:00

Let's all just pretend that THIS didn't happen. That I didn't actually expect the lot of you to heed me. So, knowing how you all rock at blatantly ignoring me, let's move along now, shall we?I need to know. And this time, I implore you, HELP ME. It is considered good in certain circles, Heaven, for example, to partake in a little charitable act now and then.How does one make a sticky post? Is it

You like me. You really really like me.

2008-02-27T00:52:00.009+08:00

I've been thinking (my brain tends to do that when my fingers are idle and YOU of all people should know the evil that rendered my hands (yes, both) practically useless, save for the cable remote control), you sure are one silent lot.I don't know whether to be deliriously thankful (for the lack of flames; though since I've not yet written anything salacious yet, there's no reason for any so

PPP closed until further notice

2008-02-19T10:06:00.005+08:00

Fret not, my hordes of adoring fans, for I shall be back...soonish. Surely you know by now that I would never abandon you. My devotion to you is as unquestionable as my addiction to my abundant and rockstar-esque masks.Due to the maniac clicking that I've done (you can read more about it in the post prior to this for those not in the know), my wrist is right now useless and I can only type with

I have been possessed.

2008-02-17T04:15:00.006+08:00

By the most malevolent, unrelenting clicking spirit ever. Do not blame me for my absence and the lack of any sort of update or activity as promised (I know that you, being so compassionate and fully aware of my handicap, an ailment that goes by the name of Procrastination, will surely not accuse me of recanting on my word but will instead empathize and lay upon me, gentle words of

Deleting and Editing Posts go against the principles of the blogger in me so...

2008-02-12T09:35:00.000+08:00

The previous post with all those awful and horrifically fugly banners annoy me so damn much when I log in that I figured I had to do something about it. And no, I will not, under any circumstances delete or edit said post. If you don't already know why, then there must be something very wrong with you, since the reason is ONLY stated in the SUBJECT line.The only way I can think of to push that

This is a test post - you can choose to ignore but because you adore me, you won't

2008-02-11T07:04:00.000+08:00

Click Here for your Free Traffic! What's up with all the flashing and blinking words?? Who thinks up these ideas anyway? Eye-catching my ass. Why can't a banner be clean, simple, minimilistic and pleasant to look at? That's the reason why I've disabled Google Adsense. They make my site look icky and eww. Bah! I want to be HER. She looks too happy to be real. But seriously, can someone tell me how

You know you're a damn blogger when...

2008-02-06T02:46:00.000+08:00

1)It's CNY eve of the eve and you're supposed to be busy spring-cleaning your room but you're checking out your blog stats, once again proving what a no-lifer you are.2)It's CNY eve of the eve and you ARE busy baking and kneading yet manage to find time in between to run to the 'puter to check out blog posts like *Monetize your Blog NOW*, once again proving that you're a good-for-nothing,

Sleep deprivation serves you nothing but ill will

2008-02-04T19:10:00.000+08:00

I fell violently ill on the plane (yes, I know, my body is a complete wuss that CAN'T even put up with a 2 hour plane ride without going limp) and my next door neighbour, a kind gentlemanly Aussie (no they're not all crude and boorish, you judgy lot) was concerned enough to ask if I was alright. (Thanks for being such a sweetheart Matt =)It could have been me laying my head down on the food tray

PPP closed til the 7th

2008-01-29T04:05:00.000+08:00

Yup, my lovelies, I'm sorry to inform y'all that I'll not be around from tomorrow on til the 7th of February (yes! you can still place orders on the first day of CNY, how cool is that?)but fret not, I'll be checking in now and then and if you've got queries, questions or just wanna kaypoh about my daily affairs, you know how to reach me.It's now 4.15am and I've just finished helping mom bake yet

Just so you know I haven't been lazing around all night

2008-01-27T10:35:00.000+08:00

These bottles of almond cookies were hand-rolled, hand-shaped, hand-eggwashed, hand-baked and hand-packed all BY MYSELF. And it only took me all of 6 hours. Now, how awesome am I?Also as promised, here are some pics of the Q10 mask from Japan that came yesterday. Like I mentioned previously, every word is in Japanese so if any of you posses some kick-ass Japanese reading skillz, what are you

What? Just coz I watch Spongebob and eat Nutella out of the jar??

2008-01-26T08:18:00.001+08:00

You Act Like You Are 14 Years OldYou are a teenager at heart. You don't quite feel like a grown up yet, but you don't feel like a kid.You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.You're quite rebellious, and you don't like being told what to do. You like to do things your way.You have your own unique style, taste in music, and outlook on life.What Age Do You Act?

Because I was bored

2008-01-26T04:56:00.000+08:00

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Dudes!!! Like seriously, what are you waiting FOR?

2008-01-24T22:20:00.000+08:00

Get thy masks now before they're all gone. Why do I feel like a nagging mother? Why must you make me into something that I'm NOT and never want to be? What have I ever done to you that you must provoke me to such an extent?In other news, MORE masks arrived from Taiwan today! This is the Denjelly transparent mask with Niacinimide, TRANEXAMIC ACID (gosh if you don't know how awesome this ingredient

My latest Aquisitions

2008-01-24T16:44:00.000+08:00

So, those of you who know me, know that I mostly scorn counter brands (la mer being the one exception) because I've worked for EL (whom I despise passionately, hey, I was a la mer fan way before they even bought the brand yo)and know how crappy most of their products really are. Don't forget that we staff get to try all the latest *releases* first, so I SHOULD know.However, in the past couple of

I am stunned, outraged and beyond saddened

2008-01-24T06:12:00.000+08:00

Oh beautiful one, why why why WHY WHY!??I first fell in love with you in 10 Things I hate about you and you had me again in Brokeback Mountain with your sensitive, tormented portrayal.May you rest in peace.I can never mourn for the loss of you and your brilliance and your beauty enough.

wtf?!

2008-01-24T05:21:00.001+08:00

Your Score: Mystery20 vanityCongratulations!!! You are the ULTIMATE in fear! Nobody's ever seen you, but they all know you exist. Theress many a myth about you but nobody knows the truth for sure. Animals going crazy? Heres your culprit. I'd love to tell you more but I just don't know enough or even if you're real. Link: The Vampire or Demon Test written by moonlit_feline

apparently I had nothing better to do tonight at 4.46AM

2008-01-24T04:45:00.001+08:00

Which leads to this tomfoolery.Your Score: DruidYou scored 4 Combat, 5 Social, 4 Strategy and 7 Magic!Indirect combat, Loner, Subtle, Magic. You're the Druid. A loner that communes with nature, drawing on natural magic to get the job done indirectly. No swords for you. You'd prefer to remain alone and at piece than be in a group, after all you can be quite stealthy with natural

The Fresh Prince of Bel-aire is now Legend

2008-01-23T07:40:00.000+08:00

From this Will Smith has now morphed into sleek, suave and uber-cool THIS.Who would have thunk? I mean seriously? That lil rapper-boy who goofs off at every given opportunity and is a pain in Carlton's oh-so-pristine butt goes off to do movies like The Pursuit of Happyness, I.Robot and now I am Legend, all pretty serious and sombre shit if you ask me.However. It only goes to show that I've

Say NO to Pills

2008-01-22T10:39:00.000+08:00

Once again let me proclaim to the world: Pharmaceutical sleeping aids are BAD for you. Unless you really have no choice, please please PLEASE do yourself a favour and avoid them like the plague! Despite what Pfizer and Roche say and we both know how they are trying to dominate the world market of sleeping pills and other shitty stuff, sleeping pills like xanax, stillnox (ambien), rohypnol and any

I'm officially infactuated with this man (I claimed him first, ages ago, yes really)

2008-01-21T12:09:00.000+08:00

Russell Peters (Full)Add to My Profile More VideosThere have been disturbing complaints and murmurs that I write way too damn much and way too damn long. I am seriously perturbed, not to mention achingly distressed.Let me make ONE thing clear. This is something that I have NO control over. NONE. WHATSOEVER. Believe you me when I say that I wish I knew how to cut to the chase, be brief, concise,

in which we learn whiskey is king

2008-01-21T01:56:00.001+08:00

There are some things I can't explain. This is one of them. This urge to unburden myself to you. YOU, whom I neither know nor am likely to meet in the foreseeable future. If after reading this, you decide never to step virtual foot in here again you can trust me not to hold it against you. I am nothing, if not understanding.So.I am a geek.I am completely, hopelessly and unmitigatingly geeky. Here

It's that time of the Year again

2008-01-19T10:53:00.002+08:00

Apparently I have reached the age where all concerned parties in my life (aka overly-caring relatives who are the reasons you avoid family gatherings) now feel, it's perfectly okay to question the sad state of my singlehood and the life-threatening perils of it. Like I actively CHOOSE to be single or something. Yes, Auntie j, I know if I don't settle for someone, anyone right now, I'll be left on

a meme and then some

2008-01-18T04:40:00.000+08:00

So, just to prove what a sloth I am, instead of the usual post, I'm just going to use this meme that I was tagged with. However, I won't be tagging anyone coz I know not everyone is as shameless as I am when it comes to sharing boring, inconsequential details about oneself. In trying to be as honest as I can, a total of three and a half brain cells were brutally mangled while tussling with

Chronic Insomnia sucks ass

2008-01-17T16:09:00.000+08:00

So I coudn't sleep til like 8 in the morning, you have NO idea how zombified it makes you feel until you've really been through it. And no, I'm not talking about just on days where you're feeling stressed out either. That's occasional bouts of insomnia. I'm talking about sleeplessness that haunts you everynight you lie in bed and the harder you try, the more awake you feel. It's kinda hard to

My Current Obsessions and yes I do have others besides Masks

2008-01-17T01:51:00.000+08:00

I am seriously lusting after a truckload of Dior stuff after visiting my friend Christine who's a beauty consultant for Dior. Here are but a few of them. If you don't know by now that I'm crazy over anything that even hints of PINK, then you really must try looking around you. I want this NOW. And this And this:

Never did I think I'd ever want a baby this badly

2008-01-17T01:44:00.000+08:00

Now, tell me that she's not the most perfect little child you've seen? I want her. And I want her now. Damn, does that mean I need to get that...that thing, ya know, that untamed, polygamy-prone thing called a husband?

My beloved...

2008-01-16T22:17:00.001+08:00

The one who'll have my back no matter what. The one who lends me strength when all strength is sapped by life's cruel reality and screwed-upness. Sure, there were times when she pissed me off so bad I thought I could never speak to her again and there were times when she hurt me so much that I thought I could die. But don't all sisters share a love/hate relationship? Ours is more love than hate

An Angel, An inspiration.

2008-01-16T18:07:00.000+08:00

TV is good for you

2008-01-16T15:15:00.000+08:00

Hurrah! And about time too. Grey's and Brothers and sisters and P.B are back. I know not for long though coz of the ya know, damn writer's strike and all. Bleah.So anyhow, I am torn between watching them right now and keeping them for a later time so I can properly savour what I know will be one of the last few episodes of the season. And seriously, who even knows when the strike is going to end,

in which I had good reason to procrastinate

2008-01-05T00:09:00.000+08:00

Kissing Jessica Stein rocks! It really is a well-scripted, intelligent and poignant movie about love, relationships and how screwed-up adulthood can be. Download it, rent the DVD or simply buy it off Amazon if you're feeling rich. I really shouldn't be putting off what I have to do, which is to go into the final stages of negotiations with the masks suppliers, realistically of course. And being

Contact me - Made easier, just for YOU

2008-01-04T23:42:00.000+08:00

Name:Email:Message:I have to credit webformdesigner for kindly hosting this contact form ...get thee there now if you want to make it easier for the world to reach out to you. =)

In which Yoda spouts crap

2008-01-03T06:57:00.005+08:00

I know it's going to seem like I've arrived late to the game and ergo, a loser noob but (some, okie most of you xyz gen boyfolk and girlfolk will probably not know what the heck I'm talking about but nevermind, just bear with me here) WAY before there was blogger and wordpress and the multitude of blog sites that are desperately whoring themselves to you, there was livejournal (more power to you,