Happy 1st Birthday, Elie! :)
Showing posts with label photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photos. Show all posts
Sunday, August 7, 2011
LO Projects: Pretty Little Present
My friend Gina's little girl turned one at the start of this month. I made here this pretty little bag box and framed photo. :)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Singapore Adventure: Cool and Gloomy
A contrast to yesterday's warm and sunny day. The sky brought in a good drizzle over our side of Singapore in the afternoon.
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| Taman Jurong, Singapore 18 May 2011 @ 5:30 pm |
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Singapore Adventure: It's a Beautiful Day
Sharing the view from our living room window.
Believe it or not, I only used my iPhone 4 to take this snap, with the help of the Photosynth app. It's free from the AppStore. :)
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| Taman Jurong, Singapore 17 May 2011 @ 12:00 nn |
Believe it or not, I only used my iPhone 4 to take this snap, with the help of the Photosynth app. It's free from the AppStore. :)
Friday, April 15, 2011
Singapore Adventure: Milk Chocolate Spoons
Yesterday, I had a little sweet treats shopping with Hazel while waiting on the guys to join us for a Japanese dinner at Shokudo, Raffles Shopping Centre. We went to the Cocoa Trees shop. And surprisingly I had a nice find - Chocolate Spoons! :)
These uniquely designed chocolate spoons may be consumed as a regular chocolate or used as a stirrer for milk, chocolate, or tea (if you're that bold).
I gave it a try. I made myself a cup of hot coffee and attempted to use it as a stirrer. Unfortunately, the chocolate does not really hold up well to the heat. As I was handling it, it started to melt in my fingers. Well, I know I had warm hands, but that piece of chocolate is just so quick to melt!
As for the taste, it's chocolatey enough, like any other milk chocolate bar. Nothing special or extraordinary apart from the shape.
It retails at 5.00 SGD for a box of 8 spoons at Cocoa Trees.
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| Choc O' Time Milk Chocolate Spoons Cocoa Trees |
These uniquely designed chocolate spoons may be consumed as a regular chocolate or used as a stirrer for milk, chocolate, or tea (if you're that bold).
I gave it a try. I made myself a cup of hot coffee and attempted to use it as a stirrer. Unfortunately, the chocolate does not really hold up well to the heat. As I was handling it, it started to melt in my fingers. Well, I know I had warm hands, but that piece of chocolate is just so quick to melt!
As for the taste, it's chocolatey enough, like any other milk chocolate bar. Nothing special or extraordinary apart from the shape.
It retails at 5.00 SGD for a box of 8 spoons at Cocoa Trees.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Malaysia Adventure: Day Two - Touring the City
Photos taken during our KL City Tour. We went to the different popular tourist spots within KL. The Handicraft Center, the King's Palace, the National Museum, the War Memorial, the National Mosque, and the Independence Square. The places we visited are interesting. Specially the National Museum which almost caused our tour scheduled to be delayed since we have spent more time there than allocated.
Also after the city tour, we also made quick stops to different "pasalubong shops". The leather shop, the batik shop, and the chocolate shop. We brought back to the hotel plenty of shopping bags! Hehehe... And of course, tons of scrapbook-worthy photos. ^_^
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Malaysia Adventure: Day One - Conclusion
After dinner, we have successfully managed to find our way back. Again taking the same train lines as we did on the way to the mall. An interesting poster on the train wall caught our eye.And yes, we are still in KL. :P
With me in the photo is a poster promoting "Uniquely Singapore". On the poster is the Marina Bay overview in the night time. Wonderful, is it not?
But before we went back into the hotel, we again made a quick trip to the mall just right beside it. I cannot recollect the name of the mall exactly... Was it "The Mall" or something?? Yeah... I think it is named "The Mall" (look closely at the name of the building in the photo).
Okay, back at the hotel to get some much needed relaxation and sleep. We need to get up early the following day to make it on time for the City Tour we have booked. Pick up time for the tour was at 0930 hours, and if we want to enjoy the buffet breakfast, we need to be up early, non-negotiable! ^_^
Some more snaps before finally concluding Day One of our Malaysia adventure.
Hotel Entrance
The floor map of the hotel is quite unique. From the entrance, you won't immediately be greeted by the Concierge or the Reception Desks. You still have to take the lift to the 9th floor where the Hotel Lobby is actually located. So this photo was taken at the entrance of the hotel on the ground floor near the lifts hall.
Hotel Lobby
Hotel Lobby
The 9th floor is where the real happening is. ^_^
When we entered the hotel's spacious lobby, music from the piano is playing. It appears that on the evenings, the guests are serenaded with some soft, soothing music. The lighting was fantastic and the position of the piano under the wide dome at the center of the lobby is just so picture perfect! If I remember correctly, the song playing was "The Way You Look Tonight". Aww... so romantic!
The staircase was pleading to have it's photo taken with me, so I gave in. :P
I snapped this photo of my Cookie out of fun. I love you my Cookie for being such a good sport. Mwah! :-*
Our Suite
More snaps of our room, now from the other side. I told you it was spacious. ^_^
We spent the rest of the evening watching Hitch on Star Movies. Then, it was time for bed.
It was a fantastic Day One in KL. Good night!
Malaysia Adventure: Day One - Finding Our Way
10 Jan 09, Saturday
0100 HRS
The Cookies landed at the LCCT of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Air Asia flight AK128 was 2 hours delayed due to the small fire at the LCCT in the morning. The waiting was actually longer than the actual flight time which only took 45 minutes from Singapore to the Malaysian capital.
At the terminal, our Airport to Hotel transfer is already waiting. From LCCT, it took another hour drive to The Legend Hotel located at Jalan Putra.
1108. That was our room number. We ordered from room service as we were famished from the long wait at the airport in Singapore. Grilled Chicken Salad and Fish and Chips FTW! Perfect ending to a very long Friday.
1000 HRS
The Cookies are self-confessed sleepyheads. Naturally, Saturday started pretty late. A buffet breakfast at the Hotel Restaurant, that we almost missed, which was followed by a quick visit to the hotel facilities - the Fitness Center and the Pool. The pool area had a fantastic view of the KLCC and the KL Tower.
1400 HRS
It's time to look around the neighbourhood. The location of our hotel was pretty convenient - a shopping mall just right outside. We went it and got on with the shopping. Only small items, of course. Shopping we can also get at Singapore. :P
Then a late lunch at the Secret Recipe. Yes, there is Secret Recipe in KL, also, Auntie Anne's, Starbucks, Giordano, McDonald's. It didn't feel like we were out of SG at all! :D
1600 HRS
It was a quite humid day and so, we opted to just book a KL City Tour for the next day at the Hotel Concierge instead of attempting to go on our own. So we were back at our room and decided on a photo shoot.
The room was quite homey, comfortable, well furnished but still spacious. The windows were broad but didn't have an extraordinary view. The KLCC and KL Tower were exactly 90 degrees from where our room was facing. Tough luck!
1800 HRS
Time to get moving. A little exploring the elaborate KL train system. We were off to meet our friend Mun. She is a former colleague at my last job in the Philippines. In my first year at Singapore, she came down to meet us. And now it's our turn to pay her a visit!
She gave us directions how to get to the Raja Chulan monorail station where the new Pavillion Mall is located. We were meeting her for dinner and some catch up. ^_^ To get there, we had to make two train rides. It was quite an adventure! But I must admit, KL's train system is definitely more complex than SG's Purple, Red, and Green lines!
On our way to the next train platform, we had to cross this bridge. The highway looked something like we have in Manila - EDSA to be exact. We large billboards and busy traffic. Also, there's an interesting building which looked similar to Australia's Opera House. Later we learned that it was actually KL's National Theater. Cool, huh?
0100 HRS
The Cookies landed at the LCCT of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Air Asia flight AK128 was 2 hours delayed due to the small fire at the LCCT in the morning. The waiting was actually longer than the actual flight time which only took 45 minutes from Singapore to the Malaysian capital.
At the terminal, our Airport to Hotel transfer is already waiting. From LCCT, it took another hour drive to The Legend Hotel located at Jalan Putra.
1108. That was our room number. We ordered from room service as we were famished from the long wait at the airport in Singapore. Grilled Chicken Salad and Fish and Chips FTW! Perfect ending to a very long Friday.
1000 HRS
The Cookies are self-confessed sleepyheads. Naturally, Saturday started pretty late. A buffet breakfast at the Hotel Restaurant, that we almost missed, which was followed by a quick visit to the hotel facilities - the Fitness Center and the Pool. The pool area had a fantastic view of the KLCC and the KL Tower.
1400 HRS
It's time to look around the neighbourhood. The location of our hotel was pretty convenient - a shopping mall just right outside. We went it and got on with the shopping. Only small items, of course. Shopping we can also get at Singapore. :P
Then a late lunch at the Secret Recipe. Yes, there is Secret Recipe in KL, also, Auntie Anne's, Starbucks, Giordano, McDonald's. It didn't feel like we were out of SG at all! :D
1600 HRS
It was a quite humid day and so, we opted to just book a KL City Tour for the next day at the Hotel Concierge instead of attempting to go on our own. So we were back at our room and decided on a photo shoot.
The room was quite homey, comfortable, well furnished but still spacious. The windows were broad but didn't have an extraordinary view. The KLCC and KL Tower were exactly 90 degrees from where our room was facing. Tough luck!
1800 HRS
Time to get moving. A little exploring the elaborate KL train system. We were off to meet our friend Mun. She is a former colleague at my last job in the Philippines. In my first year at Singapore, she came down to meet us. And now it's our turn to pay her a visit!
She gave us directions how to get to the Raja Chulan monorail station where the new Pavillion Mall is located. We were meeting her for dinner and some catch up. ^_^ To get there, we had to make two train rides. It was quite an adventure! But I must admit, KL's train system is definitely more complex than SG's Purple, Red, and Green lines!
On our way to the next train platform, we had to cross this bridge. The highway looked something like we have in Manila - EDSA to be exact. We large billboards and busy traffic. Also, there's an interesting building which looked similar to Australia's Opera House. Later we learned that it was actually KL's National Theater. Cool, huh?
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Singapore Adventure: Coraline
It is one of those days at work when you know you have tons of things to do but just could find the will within yourself to getting it done. That is what today is for me. I am having "that day" today.
And so, in between struggling to get my day's work done and the darker side of wandering aimlessly in the WWW, I've stumbled upon Neil Gaiman's website, which I used to frequent before but has recently been less loyal. There I saw that they are making Coraline into a film! And I was all bright-eyed and just held myself back from leaping with joy.
From Neil's site, he links to this wikipedia page which gives the details of the Theatrical Adaptation of Coraline which features the voice of Dakota Fanning as Coraline.
Based on the Wiki Article it is set to be released on Febuary 2009. It is just a short wait but I am not keeping my hopes up. It might still take sometime after that before it hits the Singapore Theaters. But nonetheless, it is worth the anticipation.
- o0o -
I have had the chance to meet Neil Gaiman in person when he went to the Philippines for The Anansi Boys book tour. I got my Coraline book signed by him and a quick snap.
Photo was taken at the Rockwell Tent in July 2005. Plenty of pounds ago. Hehehe...
Monday, July 21, 2008
Singapore Adventure: The Cookies @ The Magic Box
The Cookies went to see the matinee show of The Magic Box at the Esplanade Theater on 19 July 2008, Saturday. It was a magical experience!
The Cookies even got the chance to have a photo and autograph signing opportunity with the Father and Daughter tandem. Well technically, it was just me because my Cookie took the photo. ^_^
Our seats were at the VIP Box C and they were great seats! Comfortable away from the noisy crowd and cozy enough to enjoy the show.
The Cookies even got the chance to have a photo and autograph signing opportunity with the Father and Daughter tandem. Well technically, it was just me because my Cookie took the photo. ^_^
Our seats were at the VIP Box C and they were great seats! Comfortable away from the noisy crowd and cozy enough to enjoy the show.It's both our first time to see a live magic show, and it is a memorable one indeed.
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