Jann's BLoG

Remember the old Cathay Cinema; where we used to hang out at the A&W and where the first Orange Julius was located in Singapore? Well, those are long gone and in its place now The PictureHouse, part of Cathay. Been around for a while already but still its the first time I've been back after all these years. Well over here u get your more arty farty type, not the main stream type of movies. REgular tickets are $10 but with Amex and any UOB card, you pay only $8. Not bad for a weekend too. Susan, my best movie pal Nice and comfortable seats but strictly no food and drinks allow... So if you must have popcorns with movies, forget it. Oh so much for the cinema, now about the movie. Elegy by Ben Kingsley and Penelope Cruz. A romantic love story between an elderly professor and his student that is 30years younger than him. If you think old man is boring; think again :-)

Customer service is really very critical. It makes you want to spend or hold back your purchase. I just got back from Far East Flora. To avoid the weekend's crowd, I, part time woman of leisure decide to get my New Year's flora today. Actually this was also partly inspire by Lyn's beautiful plants collections. Ok, so here I am at the nursery. Rolls and rolls of outdoor greens and flowers. Too intimidating! I am loss. What is good for a newbie and what will not perish in my hands? Big decision. Just as I am pondering and at a lost, rescue came. This Indian guy not only helped moved pots and pots of flowers but help me make my selection, pointing to the plants with survival instinct for "dummy". My intention was only a pot of orchid, and a Chinese New Year tangerine. But now look at what I have got! Isn't the pink Bougainvila beautiful? And a pot of chili for mum too! And of course the different fertiliser for orchids and flowering shrub. All thanks to t...

Talk about customer service. Especially important in today's competitive market. But apparently this is so lacking in this sport shop in Hougang Mall. Ok, it's not my own experience but Daisy's. Since she don't blog, she wants me to do so on her behalf. So here is a direct quote from my irate sister: we were there yest and bout jared a new shoe, when i asked the sales guy if i can please throw the old shoes to the bin at his shop, he looked horrified and said its not allowed! i got so pissed, i ask if his bin is made of gold...so i told jared to bring it to the bin outside his shop and told alex not to buy anything else from there. i paid for jared's shoe cos he already wearing it .

A long overdue date to exchange all those pressies from last year. And isn't it another good reasons for a nite out? They are ever so loving... especially so ever since they went on vacation together in Perth... hmm. My sweet heart's candle. Thank you Daisy! Well in advance for Valentine. Maybe will have a great one this year!

Remember this type of paper bag? The brown paper bag of yesteryear.. ...a rare find these days. Didn't know they still use this. Actually I miss the pinkish pastry with lotus paste from these people. The authentic wedding pastry. These days u get a "Bangawan Solo's voucher instead.

Crashed out after 1 week of early mornings! Back to school must not be too fun :-) TGIF indeed

Yes, bye bye 2008. A new year ahead. Buffet lunch at International Seafood.. and tonite, a small dinner with the Teos and Bez going to have some friends over. Photos should appear tomorrow. Meanwhile, here's this afternoon lunch. Venison with black pepper sauce Szechuan Eggplants Beef with green onions one of my favorite, Spinach with 3 different eggs.. Scallops with asparagus Sliced fish with blueberry sauce... yummy! Shrimp with red wine... and shrimp with wasabi