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Je t'aime
2007-02-08 16:23:00
Artwork by ~runversailliesSometimes people amaze me with what they come up with. Maybe I am ignorant or plain naive. I thought gadgets are created primarily to improve one's life, make things better, faster, easier.Some jokers in this world obviously took this definition to a much higher level and gave us new toys that serve their intended purposes, in a kind of warped way.Fretting about what to get your man this Valentine's? Check this out.1. Gentleman's Ball ScratcherFor the days when your own hands are just not precise enough, the Gentleman's Ball Scratcher is in the shape of a delicate female hand, for those hard to reach places. The 9 inch handle provides excellent extra length to help get around difficult obstacles (beer bellies, old pizza, empty beer cans etc.) and provide the relief so many crave...This quality silverware utensil is dishwasher safe, and has a stain resistant surface.2. Face Arse Scented SoapNow that's an idea! You SHOULD really be using a separate soap ...

Guts & Balls
2007-02-02 04:39:00
Artwork by ~pupazzosoWe've all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definition for each is listed below...GUTS - is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to ask: "Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?"BALLS - is coming home late after a night out with the guys, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the bum and having the balls to say: "You're next."I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions. Medically speaking, there is no difference in the outcome since both ultimately result in death.Real people. Real questions. Real answers. Share what you know.
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da gripe sheet
2007-01-19 12:57:00
I must say this is really funny. Stole it from Mindosara's blog - who stole it from someone else's - who possibly snitch it from another mouse and so on and so forth. There's absolutely no more integrity left in the blogging world.Anyway, have a good laugh. After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, then the pilots review the gripe sheets right before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some of the actual maintenance complaints submitted by the Qantas' pilots (as marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (as marked with an S) by the maintenance engineers.By the way, it is relevant to note that Qantas is the only major airline in the world that has never, ever, had an accident!P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.P:...
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10 Ways To Feel Good About Your Life
2007-01-19 11:58:00
Artwork by wojtarMany times in my life I come across people who are always finding fault with themselves, with their lives, with people around them and with the world at large. Happiness seems to elude them, and they may even feel guilty or undeserving if something good happens to them, simply because life hasn't been all that fair to them since they came into existence. You may laugh, but it's a real social problem. Not being a sexist here, but women tend to exhibit this fatalistic trait more than men. Maybe because we are emo creatures, or maybe throughout tradition, we have always been subconsciously reminded that we are the weaker sex, physically, emotionally, intellectually, psychologically and whatever-terms-they-can-come-up-with-ly.G ender aside, it is getting quite common to feel small and not-so-good about oneself in today's world. Intense competition, higher living of standards, dynamic environments and rapid changes in lifestyle and technology can give rise to an acute ...
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10 jan
2007-01-09 13:25:00
Artwork by ~ShandyRp...i am one year older on this day.i am busy as ever, but i am a happier girl now as compared to 10 years ago. thank you all for you well wishes, your sms-es, your gifts, your loving words and your company.it's been great having all of you in my life. and i seriously think that is what's keeping moi alive till this very day.there will be many more 10 jan to come, and i wish you will be there with me when it does. and every year on this special day, i am reminded of how blessed i am to have friends like you.and that's the best present i can ever have."It's lovely, when I forgot all birthdays, including my own, to find that somebody remembers me." ~ Ellen Glasglow

Not Just A Dream
2007-01-01 20:50:00
the invitationWriteClique reached its 100th member a couple of weeks ago. Keeping to my promise, I organised a small get together for the writers who were in town on Dec 21 @ the Mint Museum of Toys, tucked away in a li'l corner at Seah Street.If you like vintage and mint toys, this is one place you've got to check out. The Mint Museum of Toys showcases a world class collection of rare toys that span more than 25 countries and over 10o years. Housed in a sleek and contemporary five-storey building, these beautiful toys, dolls, characters, planes and robots rekindle feelings of nostalgia and bring you not only back in time, but also a fond smile on your face.The Inaugural WriteClique Event was highly successful. All but one who RSVPed came. I made name tags with the WriteClique logo for everyone so that we can easily remember each other's names without having to struggle with the embarrassment that may follow should a particular name slip our minds! (I am very prone to that memory...
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Elvinalogy v3.0
2007-01-01 18:07:00
more windows to my soul perhaps?You're an Expert KisserYou're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantityYou've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks offAnd you're adaptable, giving each partner what they craveWhen it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettableWhat Kind of Kisser Are You?What Your Soul Really Looks LikeYou are a warm hearted and open minded person. It's easy for you to forgive and forget.You are a grounded person, but you also leave room for imagination and dreams. You feet may be on the ground, but you're head is in the clouds.You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you.Your near future is calm, relaxing, and pretty much what you want. And it's something you've been anticipating for a while now.For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust.Inside the Room of Your SoulYou Are a Chimer...

optimist or pessimist?
2007-01-01 10:27:00
Artwork by ~Expirationan optimist stays up late until midnight to see the new year in.a pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.me?i stay up late because i couldn't sleep. as always.happy 2007.
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year in rewind
2006-12-30 20:51:00
Photo by mjagielliczone more day to 2007. how time flies. literally. it's like a super jet powered with accelerated turbo engines speeding into yet another zone leaving many people, many memories and many histories behind. 2006 was an interesting year. Thailand ousted its President in a bloodless coup. Its people are now more frustrated than before.Singapore chose its ruling party in a highly controversial - and perhaps - the most amusing election ever.Saddam was executed. Not without the sacrifice of many lives, of course.I got a new job - which took up much of my time because I have to pick up everything from scratch. New colleagues, new environment, new nuances that come with the work.But among all these things that are flitting by every day, 2006 to me, is nothing more than a year of great expectations and emotions.2006 is a year of many broken-hearted souls. much tears and sadness. loss of self worth. extreme disappointment. women i know are going through so much pain everywhe...
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a talent showcase
2006-12-11 12:27:00
i love christmas. very much indeed. it's the season for giving, loving and forgivin'. though i feel we should be doing these anyway no matter when or where, but i guess the peace and joy exuded by the spirit of Christmas - somehow made it easier to do so.i have a very talented girlfriend who makes beautiful jewellery for the modern and stylish ladies. she impresses me a great deal because each of these 'precious' are crafted and exquisitely put together with a lot of thought, creativity, passion and time. i for one, have toes for my fingers. i would probably destroy anything delicate or dainty that comes my way. yup. i am a ruffian - and i can't do anything about it.but this girl (her name's Dorothy by the way), she's a gem herself. i would like to use this blog of mine to showcase her amazing work and if any of you out there are looking for special Christmas and birthday gifts for ladies, sisters, mums, colleagues, lovers, girlfriends, wives or your potential 'targets" - th...
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gotta take a break...
2006-12-07 18:54:00
...it's been two hectic months. never knew i could be so busy. came back and crashed every night - too tired to think, eat, write or do anything else.it's time for a break...and i m going off to Bali tommorow.office retreat...so well..a free trip is always good.packed my ipod, a crime thriller and some dvds. gonna chill and rest, and sleep and tan. i will be back soon so please stick ard.dorothy, if you are reading this, i will post your stuff when i'm back oK? sorry babe - been rushing some projects so i couldn't find time.take care guys. see you soon. i promise. :)
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WriteClique
2006-11-11 20:42:00
I've always believe if you dare to dream, you will be able to achieve it one day through small baby steps. Each step may look pretty insignificant at first, but it takes you a bit closer to your ultimate destination. When you add up all these little steps, they will evenutally become that one giant leap intto achieving your dreams.If you have been long staying guests of Hotel Solace, you'd know my dream is to be a writer, hopefully a much celebrated one. Writing and publishing the English creative writing workbook was that first li'l step for me. proJectpinK - which is still under compilation - would be my next baby step.And today, I formed Write Clique - An exclusive writers' e-club where you will enjoy total literary freedom and meet people brimming with the same fiery passion for writing.I am someone who writes better than I can ever express myself in any other form. Deep inside me, I've got this feeling that most writers are probably like me. A writers' network such as Writ...
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the treadmill
2006-11-07 16:53:00
by ~protozoarioBeloved guests of Hotel Solace - I am back! A long hiatus I must agree, but as you know, October was a mad month for me.I have survived it, and sucking my stomach in for November. Working out my marketing budgets for next year, and it looks wonderful! At least I will get some of my marketing wishlist fulfilled! And that means I am potentially going to roll out some strong branding, marketing, PR and advertising initiatives that will potentially benefit Singapore, KL and HK in a BIG way. As of today, I've also managed to convince Japan to take part in some of my marketing ideas for Asia - and that's a thrill!The other good news is - I am finally getting my temp marketing assistant! That's absolutely divine because I do not have to work my bones off so much anymore. He's coming in for an interview tomorrow morning - and I am keeping my fingers crossed that my boss approves of him. :)Recently, I seem to have loads and loads of ideas that are bursting out of me. I wan...
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da agonising aunt
2006-10-24 17:22:00
not long ago, I posed some questions here which interestingly generated many heartwarming responses. they are also sincere, extremely sensible and solid advice from some of you here. my take? since i am the only one who carries the burden of the full story behind each of these questions, I shall answer them the way i know best, and the way I know how.what would i say...1) ...to a guy friend who ask you what a man must do to make the girl he loves happy?many times i know of men who do things they think will make the girl happy. many times i have tried telling men that's not the point. don't do the things that you think I like. do the things I really like.but first of all, do you know what I like?making a girl feel loved isn't really rocket science. don't give her roses when she likes cactus. don't give her chocolates when she doesn't have a sweet tooth. don't take her out to watch horror films if she prefers comedies. don't give logical solutions to issues that she's worried...
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what have i done?
2006-10-06 20:04:00
looking at my to do list today, i discovered i have 9 events this month! was i in a trance when i planned for these events? the invites, logistics, rsvps, presentations...gee... maybe Elvina is trying to remove me from the face of this earth so that she can truly exist without me.that's my lifelong affliction. i get so immersed with my job that i will take on projects after projects - as if i have an insatiable appetite for work. then i will start wondering why i can never finished my stuff. do a quick checklist and horrors! - it runs 4 pages long.photo taking session for senior management team. rugby gala dinner. tree top hill run with senior level clients. movie screening of The Departed. cooking competition with clients. three forums where my bosses have been invited to participate as panelists. and one CEO breakfast seminar.i used to think my job expects too much from me. but then, each new job i end up with seems to consume more of me than the previous one. i figured that eith...
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what do you say...
2006-09-30 19:45:00
by Sukihana 1) ...to a guy friend who ask you what a man must do to make the girl he loves happy?2) ...to a girl who is in love with someone she does not really trust?3) ...to a good friend who prefers to leave her life to Fate, and believes she's meant to be lonely and loveless?and finally...4) ...to a sister who is hurting from the loss of one love, and confused about the love from another?I find myself answering these life questions and many others over the last three weeks. I am really not the best person to dish out any advice on life's most profound issues, but I try...because you asked.And sometimes, I just wanna give even if you don't ask...because I truly care.If you want to attempt to offer some insights to the questions above, please post them in the comments. As for my responses...well, let's just say they will be the topic of my next post.
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seafood & shisha
2006-09-28 10:04:00
I am organising a belated birthday party for my girl friend Vivienne tomorrow evening. To de-stress myself (I have been drowning in work for the last two weeks!), I decided to create an invitation card just for her. Close your dropping jaw please. It isn't my design. It was a shameless rip-off from my favourite creative website - www.deviantart.com. The real Picasso is Mahfia. All I did was to put in those crazy little words and viola! - behold the surreal masterpiece.Seafood 's on the menu - followed by an evening of Shisha indulgence at a Moroccan lounge, Marrakesh.Here's sneak preview of our dinner.... Chili Crab @Jumbo Seafood Restaurant...and the place where we are going to unwind. Marrakesh LoungeIf you wanna see the photos of our 'wild revelry' tomorrow night, please send a US$50 check to: ILUVVIVI Secret Pix, P.O. Box 290906.Otherwise, all you get to see on this blog will be the ones where we pretend to be boring.I need to sleep. seriously.
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For The Last Time...
2006-09-21 01:40:00
I am NOT Andrew.There is this 40-ish to 50-year old lady who has been calling my mobile asking for Andrew. The first few times when she called, I said, "Sorry auntie, I think you got the wrong number."Few weeks later, she called for Andrew again. Multiple times. I took a deep breath and said as nicely as I could muster,"Auntie, there is NO Andrew here. You called the wrong number."Auntie called again a month later. "Can you please check the number before you call? This is NOT Andrew's mobile." I could almost hear myself losing my cool."Auntie! This is my number, NOT Andrew's number! Please don't call me anymore looking for Andrew because there is no such person!" said an exasperated me, a few months later to the persistent Auntie. I have really lost it this time.Early this year, she called again. The moment I picked up, I tried to use my most menacing mafia voice ever and growled,"You have called this number many, many, many times! How many times must I tell you that you've got ...
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Photo Blog: Hong Kong (Part 3)
2006-09-11 19:17:00
Ok guys - these would be the last batch of my photos in HK, because the rest are just silly shots of everything and anything that caught my eye. :)I don't have many pics on scenery this time - sorry Richard! - but hope you like it still.Trip to Shenzhen (China) The adventurous spirit in us struck again! We took an express train from HK to Shenzen, one of the shopping havens at the outskirts of China. You can tell we are trying really hard to capture the location signage behind us. Before we went on our party spree, we had a yummy dinner and more photos at this Spanish resturant in SoHo. Michelle looking classic in a black and white photo.My attempt at taking a stylish catwalk-style photo.Hong Kong without colours somehow look quite exotic.Lan Kwai Fong - Hong Kong's most happening party strip!That's all folks! I will be back with some insightful topics - to share with you guys. Blog with you soon! :)
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