《搭错车》Glass Anatomy – The Musical

12 May 2013

Happy birthday to my Papa-inlaw and HAPPY MOMA'S DAY!

Yesterday celebrated advanced Papa-inlaw's birthday and Moma's Day with the parents-inlaw!  For the first time... we brought our folks for a musical play!  This masterpiece took 12 years to produce and 3 years to gather all talents and designers across China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Argentina and Singapore to complete.  Musical play was adapted from the Taiwan movie 《搭错车》 with Su Rui's classic hits such as 〈一樣的月光〉...

Some how coincidental that my Papa-inlaw also used to bring his parents for this movie which was screened many decades ago in Singapore and when ah Thiang learnt that this movie has now it's own version of musical play weeks back, he also bought the tickets and bring his parents for the play!

Sucha sad and touching storyboard...  I almost teared (luckily I wore water-proof eyeliner!)...  Imma an emo creature okay!  I hoped the folks enjoyed the musical play as much as we did.  My Papa-inlaw has love for steaks and we made reservations at Hippopotamus for yummy steaks for dinner to complete this joyous celebrations!

About the story:
 
《搭錯車》是以台北市信義路眷村為背景著名歌舞電影，1983年在臺灣上映，台灣MV風氣可謂濫觴於本片。由虞戡平導演，黃百鳴、吳念真編劇，铁孟秋制片，演員包括孫越、江霞、吳少剛、劉瑞琪、李立群（一人分飾兩角，即啞叔的同袍阿滿，以及與女主角阿美一起長大、阿滿的兒子阿明），幕後配唱則由蘇芮擔任，當時仍是學生的何篤霖在結局時擔任全身涂滿金漆近乎半裸的舞者。

此片在1983年第二十屆金馬獎入圍最佳男主角（孫越）、最佳女配角（江霞）等十一項大獎提名，最後奪得最佳男主角、最佳原作音樂、最佳插曲、最佳錄音等4項大獎，虞戡平導演對江霞在片中精湛，令人動容的演出卻未能奪得最佳女配角一獎，深感遺憾，二十餘年後在該片於電視台重播所做的回顧訪談中仍耿耿於懷，認為「她應該得獎的」。該片創下新台幣4千餘萬元高票房；侯德健、李壽全、羅大佑與吳念真等人創作的電影音樂主題曲及插曲〈酒矸倘賣無〉、〈一樣的月光〉、〈請跟我來〉至今仍廣泛流行。《搭錯車》電影原聲大碟也是中文流行音樂史最重要及最出色的作品，這張唱片和羅大佑的專輯《之乎者也》一起被視為校園民歌時代和現代流行歌曲時代的分水嶺。

Uncle Ya, a mute rag-and-bone man, is always hopeful for the day happiness will arrive.  His dull and lonely life takes a turn when he hears the cries of an abandoned baby in the alley one morning.  Being showered with Uncle Ya's fatherly love, the baby blossoms into a beautiful young lady, Ah Mei.  Father and daughter lived a simple yet blissful life.  Gifted with the voice of an angel, Ah Mei is eventually discovered by a famous record company producer and shoots to stardom swiftly.  While Ah Mei lives in her dream, a glass has unknowingly formed between her and the people she loves.  her beloved father, her lover, her best childhood friend, her hometown and the simple life she used to lead are slowly slipping away.  As she shines on the glamourous stage, an ailing old man sitting next to the radio that is playing his daugther's song is slowly passing on....

Hilary's Birthday!

10 May 2013

Celebrated Hilary's birthday at Skinny Pizza!  She's sucha big girl now... aaaawwwwww (missed those days when I used to carry her and swing her around like a merry-go-round...)  *keke*

 

你要身体健康，学业进步哦！

Missy Pearlyn's Party!

04 May 2013

At Kristin & Chaplin's baby princess's birthday bash, SAF Seaview Resort.  It was a polka dot theme!

TGIF!

03 May 2013

Happy Friday!

Took half-a-day RO, out with my ex-房东太太 and my ex-room mate! #TGIF

S.E.A Aquarium!

29 April 2013

We went sight-seaing at S.E.A Aquarium on our extended leave after we came back from Bali!  (still can't get enough of being a tourist yet!)

Redeemed a pair of free entry via Starhub rewards!  We tried to avoid the weekend crowd but instead, the place was packed with school children's excursions trip!  Nevertheless, we did get few nice shots despite the crowds.... here comes the pictures!

Psssst! We overheard that there is this ocean suite that cost S$3000/night and you'll get to stay in a suite with an indoor-balcony that let you have a school-view of fishes swimming around you. That's.ALOT.of.money! Would you pay S$3000/night for such view?  Not for me, I'll spend the money to go Paris shopping!  :P

 

 

 

Another Weekend of BBQ Feasting!

28 April 2013

It's yet another weekend of BBQ feasting!  Had Korean BBQ on Saturday and today at the comfort of my aunt's pad (Moma & Popa out for a weekend trip to Bintang!)!  We planned to visit her and keep her company this weekend, also to help her 'set-up' her beanie bag which we bought the cover all the way from Bali.  I then requested her to whip up a nice lunch for us and she suggested BBQ and she invited her tenant to join us!  *YUM*

After the yummy BBQ lunch, we poped by to the Goh's and accompanied him to meet his ID shopping for home lightings...  Looked at sweetie pie Widyana welcomed us with open arms (haha, happened that I got that shot snapped in my iphone while I shouted to her, mei mei come, come!!)!  And with alittle coaxing, an iPad and a nice tummy (ah Thiang has all it takes!), ah Thiang has her nicely in his arms... for awhile at least!  Awwwwww~

Our Short Hiatus - SIN/DPS/SIN

27 April 2013

Back from our short hiatus to Bali!  Now showing off my 漂亮-ful pictures taken from this 漂亮-ful island in Indonesia.

We stayed in Best Western Kuta Villa, another 15mins drive from Kuta beach - S$65/night with a private plunge pool (eventhough plunge pool is about the same size as the bathtub!) and complimentary 30mins massage, there is nothing much we can complain about other than no nearby cheap massage/spa that we can hop around after dark... (we did go for a 3hr spa services that ferry you from hotel/spa/hotel)!

We did not shop nor party alot but spent all our money at those recommended nice restaurants for lunch and dinners...  I only bought a wooden giraffe (to be placed at the new home's doorway) and ah Thiang bought his beanie bags!  *finally!*  I think we still prefer Phuket than Bali (soli!).  :P

Day 1 - Arrival: We had millions in our bags - 我们就是传说中的 Mr & Mrs Millionaire! / Beautiful sunset skyline to Bali / So-called outdoor private plunge pool / My 俯身符 - Hello Kitty Insect Repellent that protected me from mossi bites!

 

Day 2: Visit to Uluwatu Cliff then beachfront seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay!  I love love loved the blue blue sea and cliff views.  So so so nice!

 

 

Day 3: Lush greenery in Tegallalang followed by a magnificent panorama view of Mount Batur before a sudden dense of fog welcomed us for buffet lunch at Kintamani.  We head down to Holy Spring Temple and end the day dining at one of the reowned crispy duck restaurant in Ubud (Bebek Bengil - Dirty Duck Diner)!

Day 4: Ulun Danu Temple, a beautiful Hindu temple set on Beratan Lake located in Bedugul Bali.  We then took another (almost) 2hrs drive down to Tanah Lot to visit the famous Tanah Lot Temple!  Look at the choppy sea & it's waves by Tanah Lot!  As it will be another 2hrs drive back Kuta, therefore we did not wait to catch the sunset.  We savoured the last bit of the holiday at Kuta, Bubba Gump!  The service staff made my day by letting me bring home Bali edition cocktail glass for FREE!  *thumbsup!*

Didn't I warned that they are beautiful?  Yes right!  Some people commented they looked just like those promotional photos taken down from the internet.  HEH!  *proud*

 

My current mood:  I need another holiday SOON!

Gatherings, gatherings and gatherings!

15 April 2013

Last weekend with my buncha friends and we are soon off for a short haitus in Bali this weekend!  #excited!

Friday late-night lounging with the Yeo's, Lim's and Sim Cik after completion the tearing down of my booth at MTA 2013 - they served very nice and chewy rasberry cookies!

 

Oh, 喜事临门，the Lim's are expecting a baby boy!  *pops confetti*

Workout Saturday - badminton session with the HXDA!  2hrs of battling in the court and feeling the ache now... yes, right now!  Baby XuanXuan was shuffling between the sides to pick shuttlecocks for the team!  #toocute!

Sunday shopping with Sim Cik!  Robinson was having some cardholders promotion and we jio-ed Sim Cik for his new home shopping (beddings, fitted sheets... coffee maker).  I baby-sitted Widjaya while the guys tested on the new beds (this shouldn't sound too wrong... OOOoops!).  We got him a DeLonghi Vintage Icona Red Four Slice Toaster (model CTO4003.R) as pre-house warming gift!  #toocool!

 

After the long hours of shopping, we are off to meet the Yeo's, Serene and LiMin at Medz for dinner.  It was kinda a pre-arranged 'get-to-know' session for LiMin and Sim Cik but let's see how it goes...  :P

Post-Excursion Peektures with the Bishan Home's Residents!

10 April 2013

Finally gotten clearance from Bishan Home for the photos taken with the residents during the excursion to SG Flyer (thanks to SC for tagging me!).  So here's a quick post of the missing photos!

任务成功！YAAAAAY!

 

Awesome Meet-ups!

08 April 2013

Enjoying every bit of my weekend meeting awesome friends!

Catch up with my ex-Seiyu's mates (the last time we met was on my wedding day!) / Impromtu dinner date with the Goh's and Yeo's / Polaroid shot with master Widjaya - looked at the sincerity captured in this photo (some inside joke...)!

  

Moma's Birthday!

04 April 2013

It's crab feasting at Mellben Seafood on Moma's birthday celebration!

Felt so bad having to make Moma go queue to get a table on her birthday (reservations were full on the day prior to tonight's dinner).  Luckily Aunt was with her and while they are in the queue, I went to get cupcakes right after I knock off from work and taxi-ed down to keep them company and waited for the rest of the family to arrive.

Dinner was served quickly even though we were informed a waiting time of approx. 45mins to 1hour!  Brought our own bread for the chili crab.  We had cupcakes (in replacement of the traditional cake cutting ones) and the staff even switched off the fans for my candle!  Teehee.

祝妈妈；富如东海，寿比南山！生日快乐！♥

 

 

Wang Dae Bak Korean BBQ Restaurant

03 April 2013

It was a dine-out evening with ah Thiang and I had this sudden craving for some sizzling BBQ meat!  So.  We checked out the new Korean charcoal BBQ restaurant (was shifted from Amoy Street to Far East Square...) located just across a bridge from our place!!!  Yes, that near.  I liked the interoir of the restaruant - very korean-ish with a metal cylinder to suck up all the smoke (just like those Korean restaurants along Tg Pagar area!).

Authentic settings in the restaurant / Array-ful of yummy side dishes! / Special way to cook eggs on a BBQ stove! / Some Korean beer served in a pot - special drinking mugs! / Me posing for some 欠偏 look as we watsapp the picture to SimCik!  :P / Special services notice board!

I also loved their side dishes especially their bean sprouts, cuttlefish and kimchi.  SO good!  The staffs were very friendly and prompt in attending to your calls.  You can even request for hairband, febreze (to remove the BBQ smell), apron, driver (if you are drunk from drinking) and even charge your running low-battery phones - first time seeing such personalized services (OK lah, it's MINE first time)!  We will definitely come back to try out their $10 set lunch in the next days!  :)

Easter Weekend!

01 April 2013

Happy April's Fool Day!

What do most Singaporean do over their long Easter weekend?  Dining out, movie and shopping?

I kick-start mine on the Thursday night:

Catching a late night movie because don't have to wake up early the next day - watched Ip Man, The Final Fight.  I really like the wat Anthony Wong acted in the movie.  So good.  He was like a man of little words yet humor with words between words (you know what I mean...).

Trying out the new dim sum place with the family then realizing there is also nothing much you can do after tea then you go for a walk in the mall on a hot sunny day and decided to have an early dinner to avoid the weekend crowd.

Accompany the husband to get his new toy and have brunch then goof around at some car roadshow and end the day with a long evening walk home after an affordable yet OK meal at an economical Japanese restaurant nearby home (one of the many advantages living in town area... almost everywhere is walkable distance).

Brunch with the husband at The Orange Thimble!

 

Goofing around Volvo roadshow checking out their adult-size child safety seat! (see... we looked so cuteeeee!)

 

Clear up the overdues grooming session on a Sunday simply because I is too free and too busy on a weekday.  But it always feels good after a good pedicure session... now my nails can has new coat of paint!

Well.  There is so much a Singaporean can do with so little places to hoover on this little red dot island.  I wished we have more places to go - the pak tor days are over... boooooo (is have lah, ah Thiang says these new attractions will be packed with tourist and people mountain people sea... so gonna check it out much later I guessed.).

But for now, I had all the above checked off the bucket list!  I am indeed a truely Singaporean.  Can't wait for my next retreat to Bali in the next 19 days time!  Whoooopwhooop.



Excursion with Bishan Home's Residents!

25 March 2013

Sharing my first experience in participating an excursion with the residents from Bishan Home organized by Bishan CC YEC - one word; CHALLENGING.

Yes, my second time doing volunteering work.  The group chartered a bus and brought the residents to Singapore Flyer (initial plan was also to visit Gardens by the Bay too but due to the scorching weather and time constrain, we only managed to visit one location but that means we have the next time to bring them out!) and we had lunch at the Singapore Food Trail before sending them back to the home.

ah Thiang was allocated to another capsule - so just the three of us! / View from our capsule! / The capsule of us! / Careen and me / Sim Cik and me / My partner Moi and me (she was a woman of very little words... very cool okay, hardly wanna join us to take photo - see, she didn't even wanna smile! I think she likes to sing coz I heard her humming to a tune on the ride back!) / Group photo - total about 40 of us!

 

Saturday brunch-out at Food for Thought at Botanic Gardens after volunteering with the Bishan Home and also managed to update a blog post in the evening after I 'replenished' my beauty sleep!  #meaningful Saturday!

 

"It's never about how much you have but how much you can give... Thanks y'all for helping out!" - quoted by Sim Cik  *psssst, thanks for the treat too, Sim Cik!

 

 

Sticky Bones at Morganfield's

23 March 2013

On Friday, Ah Thiang has a dinner date with his E.D (there goes his Friday with us again!) at ah Hai's place so I went to meet up with the Yeo's to have dinner and go thru the itinerary for our upcoming Taiwan trip while the missus went for her zumba - we very hardworking OKAY, googled the places listed in the first draft of the tour itinerary then print-screen and shortlist where is must-go and where we can give-a-miss!  Done.  So now, it's the tour agency's job is to revise our schedule and squeeze in more free time for us on the last two days in Taipei!  :)

We then had dinner at Star Vista (where the Yeo's has been dining out for the past week after their PT) saying must try the Morganfield's coz they liked their sticky bones, bascially pork ribs lah!  Ok, food portion was HUGE and their corn muffins were good too!  We ordered a platter for 3 but I ta-baoed almost half slab of the rack back!  The dessert lava cake was sinfully good but we didn't managed to finish it... overloaded with the portion from the platter.

How cute that is the giant bib I wore - It says "Busy eating, please do not disturb"!!!  I almost ta-bao back together with the half slab of rack!  :P

Crab Feasting with 阿公！

18 March 2013

Last Saturday was "recalled" to Granny's house because one of the distant-grand aunt from the States was in town, leaving to Malaysia on Sunday before she en route back to the States in May.  So.  I thought we were invited to add "legs" for the games of mahjong but only knew that the bets were much higher than we normally play so we were there only to show our presence.  :(  My baby bro already "ended his shift" when we got therer at 5pm and Popa was still at the table 血枰-ing with the ladies since 11am!  The last I heard that the whole session of 5 rounds ended at about 10pm and Popa won S$400 - hey, that's a good income for a Saturday alone!  *pops confetti*

Anyways, since it's dinner time and we are not having dinner with the grand aunt (who was so busy making eyes contact with the mahjong tiles, so不舍得 to leave the table for dinner... 阿婆 who has to stay home to tend the players' needs and eating dinner which Moma ta-baoed for the players)... we brought 阿公 out for dinner!

It just made my day when I see him changed so quickerly after I told him we are going out for dinner (coz sometimes he just don't wanna eat-out unless there are some special occassions).  We went to nearby walking distance 螃蟹之家 for some crab feast - something he enjoys and his appetite for that evening was good too!  *beams*

We ended our Saturday evening with a comedy movie - The Incredible Burt Wonderstone at Plaza Singapura!  Such a great way to spend my Saturday, having dinner with my family and catching movies with my loved one.  :)  *blessed*

New outlet at Joo Chiat Road / Me 阿公 and 阿母！/ Our usual dishes including my 阿母's favorite mee goreng! / 主角上场 - 辣椒螃蟹 with the special embossed steam bun!  *too cute*

一周年快乐！

13 March 2013

It was our 1st Wedding Anniversary celebration at Dozo Restaurant.  I have been meaning to check this place out after much reading on the reviews online and did a two weeks advance reservation!

The set menu comes with 7-course at S$59.90 per pax that comes with starter of the day, welcome drink and choice of 2 appetisers, followed by a main, dessert and drinks.  Selection was generous including foie gras and escargots - everything was well presented!

Welcome drinks to cleanse our taste buds / Our starters - foie gras and smoked salmon and scallop, foie gras chawamushi / king crab claw salad!

Then was the crab bisque soup / baked garlic escargots / hot-stone beef and pork cheek for mains / molten lava chocolate cake and some pudding (not very nice) and dessert drinks!  Cheers to many years ahead!

Our anniversary special - we took many shots of it!  Feeling so shy, coz was asked to make a pose of us kissing and blowing of the candle by the waiter wor...  *BLUSHED*

We bought a pair of golden bands as anniversary gifts, engraved with our wedding date for keepsake and target to collect one pair every each year!  :)

我们的纪念日，祝周年快乐！

Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary!

12 March 2013

A day that's filled with fun,

And remember the day

That we, two become one.

VW vintage kombi van that ferried us on this special day!  Weeeee~

365days is just the beginning of many more awesome days with you.

May today be filled with happy memories of the past and bright hopes for our future.

 

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Happy 1st wedding anniversary, my husband!

*psssssst: I love you.  :)

2013 张信哲『空出来的时间』世界巡回演唱会！

11 March 2013

One of the highlights in March was that we (Aunty, Susan, Jessie and I) attended Taiwanese balladeer, 2013 Jeff Chang's world tour concert, last Saturday!  I have forgo attending Jay Chou's due to the sky-high concert ticket pricing but I still can afford going to Jeff Chang's concert.  Hehe.

不亏是情歌王子 - because I couldn't "catch" him when he sang fast-paced song, the image doesn't match him leh... but nonetheless, 他是帅的咯...  LOL!

Here are some photos of the highlights of his concert:

Andy & Jessica 的大喜之日！

11 March 2013

又是一个幸福的星期天！

Remember the couple friend whom was linked up last September?  They tied the knot yesterday!  恭喜老爷，贺喜夫人！

We were invited to their wedding solemnization ceremony and luncheon buffet held at The Fullerton Hotel.  Had the chance to popby to their wedding suite which was a loft unit, making ah Thiang & I very excited because we get to 'explore' how high is the height of a loft unit (before getting our unit)!

Below are some of the wedding highlights:

My OOTD / Snap with the groom, SC and "worm" / Snap with the bride and SC / Bride walking the aisle with the Daddy Sze / SC with his fake abalone dish / Group photo with the wedd couple!