If you haven't heard of the British comedy series Fawlty Towers,
1) Where the hell have you been??!
2) You've seriously been missing out
3) People from Barcelona will still seem normal to you
4) I might just disown you as a friend/acquaintance/creepy stalker person who randomly reads my blog
Now, to further enlighten you on only the best British comedy ever made, other than Black Books maybe, here's my favourite episode of the lot: Basil the Rat :D
Warning: The following material has serious addictive qualities. That said, it has also brought me endless hours of joy and laughter and tears (due to the laughter).
Other episodes in the series: A touch of class, The builders, The wedding party, The hotel inspectors, Gourmet night, The germans (highly recommended), Communication problems, The psychiatrist (even more highly recommended), Waldorf salad, The kipper and the corpse, and The anniversary.
Music moodswing?
I've never been much of a fan of Coldplay. Or of John Mayer. I think its because they've always sounded melancholy and haunting and it used to get me down and depressed for some reason :p
Anyways, presenting my most played songs for the week *drumroll...*: Yellow and Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (hangs head in defeat)..
The weirdest part- I don't feel the least bit sad listening to them; instead, I've been merrily singing along and even did a bit of a ballet routine to Yellow (it was a bit too slow for my hip hop moves :p)
I think I may be slowly losing my mind.. *sigh*
Anyways, presenting my most played songs for the week *drumroll...*: Yellow and Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (hangs head in defeat)..
The weirdest part- I don't feel the least bit sad listening to them; instead, I've been merrily singing along and even did a bit of a ballet routine to Yellow (it was a bit too slow for my hip hop moves :p)
I think I may be slowly losing my mind.. *sigh*
The omnipotence of Tim Tams...
Recommended: Classic Dark
Best consumed: On its own, 2 at a time, or dipped in Baileys. Also refer to the Tim Tam Slam (the double coat version's the best for this)
Adverse Effects: Mild chocolate hangover if the entire box is consumed in one sitting.
It just doesn't get better than this :)
All hail the month of Daisies and Diamonds..
March, in all its madness, has been tough.
Physically, because I've been making myself swim twice a week, every week, almost signed up for yoga, and ran (= briskly walked) most days to the train station because I overslept and was running late.
Mentally, because work has been crazy, from one deadline to the next. Handling 4 simultaneous projects was one heck of a rollercoaster ride, with more tumbles and turns than anticipated.
Emotionally, because people are insensitive and innately idiotic at times, more so among the male species.
But on the flipside, I'll always remember Friday, March 13th, 2009. I'll also remember the first (and hopefully last) holiday that we've planned for 2 weeks but booked and confirmed in 5 spontaneous minutes. A BBQ at ECP, drinks and music at J bar, more drinks at Iguana, dessert cafe wanderings, tea at a cafe in Arab Street, sheesha at another cafe in Arab Street, 3 awesome dance performances, Earth Hour, Olivia's school fair, green toes, hanging out with the kids at Yishun, Slumdog Millionaire and the Watchmen... Good times :)
I'm really looking forward to April, and even more to May. And so I've also changed my blog title as a symbolic gesture (and because the whole planet thing somehow doesn't sound cool anymore :p) and in the hope that the next couple of months will be filled with new experiences, more beginnings than ends, lots of laughter, and wonderful (photographic) memories :)
Physically, because I've been making myself swim twice a week, every week, almost signed up for yoga, and ran (= briskly walked) most days to the train station because I overslept and was running late.
Mentally, because work has been crazy, from one deadline to the next. Handling 4 simultaneous projects was one heck of a rollercoaster ride, with more tumbles and turns than anticipated.
Emotionally, because people are insensitive and innately idiotic at times, more so among the male species.
But on the flipside, I'll always remember Friday, March 13th, 2009. I'll also remember the first (and hopefully last) holiday that we've planned for 2 weeks but booked and confirmed in 5 spontaneous minutes. A BBQ at ECP, drinks and music at J bar, more drinks at Iguana, dessert cafe wanderings, tea at a cafe in Arab Street, sheesha at another cafe in Arab Street, 3 awesome dance performances, Earth Hour, Olivia's school fair, green toes, hanging out with the kids at Yishun, Slumdog Millionaire and the Watchmen... Good times :)
I'm really looking forward to April, and even more to May. And so I've also changed my blog title as a symbolic gesture (and because the whole planet thing somehow doesn't sound cool anymore :p) and in the hope that the next couple of months will be filled with new experiences, more beginnings than ends, lots of laughter, and wonderful (photographic) memories :)
"When you come to a roadblock, take a detour."- Mary Kay Ash
Back when I was a 13 and my world revolved around boybands...
Presenting 'tripping down memory lane'- Part 2: a look at what my play list would've been 10 years ago, had I been ultra cool and owned an iPod.
Please keep in mind I have grown up since then, and no, their posters are no longer up on my walls.. But I still think their music isn't all that bad.. *blushes*
It wouldn't be complete without the legendary BSB and the 'renowned' chair dance... :D
There's tons more songs I loved and listened to like a mantra everyday- mostly by the bands above- but to save myself from further embarrassment, I leave you with these for now.. :)
Please keep in mind I have grown up since then, and no, their posters are no longer up on my walls.. But I still think their music isn't all that bad.. *blushes*
It wouldn't be complete without the legendary BSB and the 'renowned' chair dance... :D
There's tons more songs I loved and listened to like a mantra everyday- mostly by the bands above- but to save myself from further embarrassment, I leave you with these for now.. :)
Fitness, fads and tattoos...
Lychee martinis and blueberry margaritas.
90 steps to Clarke Quay.
Crashing kiwis and crumbling scones.
Europe; all the excitement and wonder it holds.
Stolen innocence, and the beauty of life through a lens.
It's been quite a week... :)
The sky that Sunday evening...
The rain...
And the morning after...
90 steps to Clarke Quay.
Crashing kiwis and crumbling scones.
Europe; all the excitement and wonder it holds.
Stolen innocence, and the beauty of life through a lens.
It's been quite a week... :)
The sky that Sunday evening...
The rain...
And the morning after...The irony... of death
'The popularity of an individual in life often only manifests itself in death.'
I've been trying to finish Sons of Fortune by Jeffery Archer for a shamefully long time now, and yesterday on the bus I came across this line in the book.. So nicely said.
To play down the morbidity, the number of Facebook friends you have is only a rough guage of how liked/loved/hated/despicable/popular you are. If only we could see the number of people who'd turn up at our funerals, it would be a nice final visual to die with I guess, knowing that at least you mattered to those who turned up... Even if a grand total of only 8 people attend :p Though the numbers need to be adjusted too- depending on where you die, how many of your friends/family members have passed before you, how many people actually do hate you but came anyway to make sure you were really dead, etc..
I have no idea why I'm writing this on a Saturday morning :p And no, rest assured I'm not feeling suicidal/depressed/homicidal or anything, I just really liked that quote.. Back to the book then :)
I've been trying to finish Sons of Fortune by Jeffery Archer for a shamefully long time now, and yesterday on the bus I came across this line in the book.. So nicely said.
To play down the morbidity, the number of Facebook friends you have is only a rough guage of how liked/loved/hated/despicable/popular you are. If only we could see the number of people who'd turn up at our funerals, it would be a nice final visual to die with I guess, knowing that at least you mattered to those who turned up... Even if a grand total of only 8 people attend :p Though the numbers need to be adjusted too- depending on where you die, how many of your friends/family members have passed before you, how many people actually do hate you but came anyway to make sure you were really dead, etc..
I have no idea why I'm writing this on a Saturday morning :p And no, rest assured I'm not feeling suicidal/depressed/homicidal or anything, I just really liked that quote.. Back to the book then :)
The Queen of Indulgence..
Or the Princess maybe... Yeah Princess sounds better (and younger) ;)
Addiction. Decadence. Indulgence. Guilty as charged.
At the rate I'm going, I don't think I'll live very long. If I'm lucky, a good 70 years :p I won't have much money left at the end of it either.
Chocolates- the main reason for my existence. That, and coffee. And cheese. And blueberry waffles.
Clothes, bags, shoes- iNeed. Actually more like slippers, earrings, hats and sling bags/hobos.
But you know what, at least I'm happy. When my 70 years are up and all my savings (??!) have been wiped out, at least I'll go in peace knowing I enjoyed myself immensely.
Now for the photographic evidence.. *wink*
TCC.. Love at first sight...
Chatuchak weekend adventures.. Perfect for a day at the beach..
Meet my soulmate... :D
This is only the half of it... :$
Sunday morning brunch.. Sinfully divine.
Addiction. Decadence. Indulgence. Guilty as charged.
At the rate I'm going, I don't think I'll live very long. If I'm lucky, a good 70 years :p I won't have much money left at the end of it either.
Chocolates- the main reason for my existence. That, and coffee. And cheese. And blueberry waffles.
Clothes, bags, shoes- iNeed. Actually more like slippers, earrings, hats and sling bags/hobos.
But you know what, at least I'm happy. When my 70 years are up and all my savings (??!) have been wiped out, at least I'll go in peace knowing I enjoyed myself immensely.
Now for the photographic evidence.. *wink*
TCC.. Love at first sight...
Chatuchak weekend adventures.. Perfect for a day at the beach..
Meet my soulmate... :D
This is only the half of it... :$
Sunday morning brunch.. Sinfully divine. Tripping down memory lane...
So here's a collection of tracks from back in the day when I was a teenager and going through the whole cycle of adolescence- feel good songs that still have all sorts of memories attached.. ;) I shall do the whole boyband saga in another post- for now, it'll be just Les Femmes.. :)
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