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Amanda is a lifestyle blogger who endeavours to better herself through reflective practises. She is known to be witty and analytical although at times she seems to be talking to herself. Cooking (food and literature) is therapeutic to her, so Indulge in her and perhaps drop her a note or two along the way? ;)

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Been going through plenty of down times these past weeks…
Probably just tired out ba, hmm…

well, if not for down times, would one know the up times right? 😀

Its a good thing I guess, to give away Doumo.

Cos having give away Doumo I’m left with the other two bears,
One on my bed and the other in office.
Just nice, this season is a time of hugging them.

Its like a zillion years since I treated them or used them for the purpose of their presence.

The period when I had Doumo I was quite oki most of the time like once in a blue moon then I’ll grab him. Interesting now that he’s gone.

No regrets in giving away Doumo, cos life is like that. 🙂

Anyway, Just Saying. 🙂

Still me. Still strong headed, still doesnt like to beat around the bush. Still on the go. 🙂

Thanks for coming by,

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

NDP CCR1

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My 2nd entry on NDP 2010 is out 🙂

http://www.ndp.org.sg/ndpeeps/?p=164

continuing here on what I didnt manage to cover over there

When I saw everything on arrival, I was more interested in taking photos of the uniform group children. *Probably too much of a teacher le ba. 😀

But ya, that was the immediate thought, like you know… When I wanna shoot, theres always a sketch in mind, like wat angle, what I wanna see in my photo, those kind of thing….

anyway, 🙂 let you see some of whats on my mind:

Standby for Water Parade!!! 😀

I like this:

As always, it never have to be the subject looking at the photographer in-order for the photo to be looking good. *k, in this case looking at me la. 😀

Happen to see this on the polo t of a photographer. 😀 *Flash us your smile. 😀

I tell you the weather was so hot… that even the canteen stall holders (whos indoor) are eating ice cream…

😀

we had catered food 🙂 Heres my boss (of the many many boss-es I have) Tommy showing off the catered food 😀

🙂 The man behind the microphone during the rehearsal:

People camera shy la huh 😀
Was there just listening to him evaluating the rehearsals…
“Sector YYY pls follow timing after … ” on and on and on just pointing out the details. (not in the room as in the photo, but on the actual ground through the sound system)
Wah, like the person with the bird eye view lo.
Dunno how to tell you, but its really tremendous.

Unless one have the experience, unless one know exactly what one is doing, I dont think one will be able to speak off and correct items at such precision lo…

*SaLute!

The Parade Commander. You’ll be hearing his voice on the TV on the actual day.
He is so FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got presence one oki, Even Ms Ng also dont dare to lean too close…
And I was on 3inch stiletto, so its not fair to compare height here~

kk, maintain maintain 😀

Found out that there are actually students from polys who would come down and do video productions as FYP. Then on National day itself, while the marching is going on, and you see those video on the big screen hanging behind, those are their projects. *interesting…

The hunk of PUB (so they say):

The landscape through my sunglasses:

The two gif that didnt come out right on the site:

oki, check out more over at the NDP site

What you see here is only part of it, Be Nice~ http://www.ndp.org.sg/ndpeeps/?p=164

Do leave comments, tell me what you wanna hear from the participants, what would you like me to ask them. 🙂

Probably for security reasons, we (the bloggers) were brought around to be introduced. The whole time, I hear all the different different ranks.
At the back of my mind, a bell keeps ringing.

All the different ranks, it didn’t matter.
In as much as due honour is deserved, we all know.
Everyone has a role to play.
It’s not about one man, it’s not abt one woman.
It’s about the team, everyone.

Click: http://www.ndp.org.sg/ndpeeps/?p=164

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Comics @ Esplanade

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Caught IN conversationSSSS

SURROUNDED by conversationSSSSSS

IN conversationSSSSSSS

Looking forward to Conversation with you on the phone.

Fatimah left me a Conversation

Chased by…

😀

CUTE Right?? 😀

Its Still available at Esplanade go see go see!

Tian Tian Xiang Shang
by Danny Yung
Hong Kong

8 MAY 2010, SAT – 4 JUL 2010, SUN

http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/tian_tian_xiang_shang/index.jsp

Its at the tunnel that links you from Citylink to Esplanade, after the aircon place where LOTS of youth love to play skateboard or practice their dance.

😀

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Renae Climbs!!!

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The other day, Reuben was telling me that Renae will attempt to climb in a matter of time.

Then came my brother who said she DID climb out of the tank.

Lo and Behold! Today I witness her acrobat… O_O

😀 I was lucky I had Flip Video Cam with me. Shot trimmed added music and got it up real fast!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b10xhFlEETU&hl=en_US&fs=1&]

Amazed!

http://renae-avn.tumblr.com

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Spageddies

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Went to Spageddies the other day with a Foodie – @calvintimo. 😀
Not alot of food, just a little photo taking and chatting. 🙂

their platter was oki,

Softshell crab?

Softshell crab.

“Primo Combo
A triple treat of calamari, mozzarella and soft shell crab served with homemade tartar and neapolitan sauce for dipping”

But their cheese stick was nice

his, very healthy 🙂

“Grilled Chicken Primavera
Tossed with wood-grilled sliced chicken, broccoli, peas, mushrooms & carrrots in garlic & olive oil with hint of chilli flakes.”

I like mine:

One side is

and the other side is

“Combo Manicotti & Cannelloni
Twin pasta with herb-cheese filling topped with tomato sauce, plump chicked-filled pasta topped with alfredo sauce and cheese.”

had tiramisu for dessert, it was oki…

probably too much coffee at the bottom ba…

“Tiramisu
Finger sponge layered with mascarpone & zabaglione flavoured with espresso & kahlua.”

Probably its just me and my taste bud, give them a chance. 🙂

It was nice view from where I was sitting 🙂 Somerset 313

him~

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

NDP 2010

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😀 I’m involved in Blogging for NDP 2010!

Source: http://www10.ndp.org.sg/singles.php?page=ndpbloggers

Its gonna be busy busy all the way until Mid August.
Thank God my involvement is on weekends only, I’m still running around in school on weekdays~ *work life balance in the test

Check out this year’s NDP site at: http://www10.ndp.org.sg/

As you can see from the photo, u’re gonna get the military side of the story and the civilian side of the story. 🙂

We’re going behind the scenes~

While I have yet to take photos of the event, click on over to the lao jiao’s flickr collection! He’s got some real nice shots!

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lobinhoot/

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Drink Drank Drunk

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I started drinking recently,

ya, 25, and only then I started drinking.

Didnt like the smell, I’m very sensitive to smell.

Like when my dad drinks, Probably a can, walk past and I will be able to smell it.

I have a very stereotypical mindset ba. Drinking = Being Drunk.

Then comes in the idea of
speaking things that should be kept inside,
vomiting,
being molested.

I dont ever want to be in a state of not knowing what I’m doing.

Met a group of people that are very into drinking, then began the thought that I really should learn how to drink for the sake of social drinking.
Kept pushing it back.

Then got invited to a wine tasting event.
That triggered the whole drink at night before sleeping thing.

Theres alot of health benefits to it in case you didnt know. 🙂
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine

Some of the things I’ve learnt n am applying for myself, if it’s a day of lack of water, didn’t drink enough plain water, don’t drink, cos hangover will come back with a vengence.

N like on mother’s day, we had durian, hell no am I going to touch the wine.

Be a responsible drinker. 🙂

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda
P/S: I know I’m using the wrong cup.