My cousin’s friend shared with us this incredibly precious exchange between her five-year-old son and herself:

Her: They’re celebrating the Queen’s birthday (in Australia)…

Son: …..

Son: Queen’s birthday?

Son: …..

Son: You mean, like, we will we will rock you?

Apparently, kid knows about Queen because the childcare centre he is at occasionally plays We Will Rock You just before nap time.

I AM SENDING MY FUTURE KIDS THERE.

. . . . .

Song of the Day

Seasons Of Love, by Rent

{ 3 comments }

Labour Day

May 1, 2012 · 3 comments

in Food, Life, Singapore

What’s a girl to do on Labour Day in good ol’ Singapore? Indulge in a fantastic movie and savour some food, of course.

The buddy and I started the day with lunch at my favourite cafe.

We then proceeded for my second viewing of the Avengers, which was just as entertaining, and now I feel as though I need to watch it at least once a week. I AM NOT KIDDING.

Dinner at Equinox was not bad, but not inspiring. Thankfully, we had a great view of the Singapore skyline to distract our tastebuds.

Some unexciting bread to kick things off:

Amuse bouche was some tomato thingy. The buddy will know what it’s called.

My Lobster Bisque with Fennel, Dill and Linguine Ribbons:

Grilled White Asparagus with Mousseline and Crushed Hazelnuts:

Pork Tenderloin with White Asparagus, Spring Onion Tart and Sage Butter Sauce:

Because there’s always room for dessert, the buddy ordered Pineapple Carpaccio with Lime, Chilli Syrup and Coconut Sorbet:

I ordered the Madagascar Vanilla Mousse with Caramelised Apple Jelly and Sweet Brioche.

Some petits fours to end things off:

Like I said, great view to distract our palette.

. . . . .

Song of the Day

Set Fire To The Rain, by Adele

{ 3 comments }

Refusing to grow up

April 26, 2012 · 4 comments

in Life

So we all know I’m turning 30 this year. Guess who’s still a woman-child who delights in toys?

No. Not THAT kind. Get your dirty mind out of the gutter!

But seriously, I found more pleasure shopping at Toys R Us today, rather than at the department store. In my defense, none of the clothes were “speaking” to me. Some stood out, but I couldn’t bring myself to buy yet another so-so top (though I wouldn’t mind updating my wardrobe). And the shoes all looked one and the same. Shocking? I know!

Anyway, after a lovely wander around Toys R Us with an old chum and her highly adorable and hilarious kids, I walked away with this:

That’s $113 worth of toys. Only possible because I earn my own keep now. Heh.

Wanna play? :D

. . . . .

Song of the Day, because it’s so darn beautiful.

Mercy, by Dave Matthews

{ 4 comments }