Drowning in Laksa...

Todays dinner marks the end of the carb binge that I was in for the past 8 days since my birthday last week. Today was Laksa day!

Complete with chicken slices, bean sprouts, chili fish balls, fried fishcake, tau pok, fresh prawns, and spicy otak swimming in laksa rice noodles and a lovely hot concoction of Prima Laksa sauce and sambal... *burps*

Thats it.. time to detox! Bye bye high carbs! Time to lean out and work off the extra food weight piled on this past week and aim towards 60kg... and then see if I want to move down to 55kg when I'm there. :) *pat tummy*

TV Commercials & Birthday Lunches...

This post moves from the end of the week to the start of the week... it was week filled with carbs and carbs and more carbs!

My very lovely, talent agent called me up on Wednesday night to cast me for an upcoming commercial which I filmed with Michelle Chong and some of the cast yesterday. Client name undisclosed till the commercial airs - which is soon so look out for it.

The call time was at 7am. Wah lau! So early lah! I was out of the house by 610am and hit the makeup department before 7am where they fluffed so much powder on me, I was practically glowing powder.. -.-''

Then it was off to wardrobe where I was fitted with "office wear" as you can see here. It was more like a jacket than a blouse actually. You would be seeing me in 2 outfits during the commercial. Both outfits were baggy so I'm just crossing my fingers that I don't look 6 months pregnant on tv.

Then it was off to a birthday lunch treat with my best galfriend, Kay at The Rice Table Kitchen at International Building. I love the indonesian buffet there (costs about $18 for the buffet + $4 for a refillable juice drink) and since it was carb week... BWUAUAHAHAHA... rice rice rice n more rice... *burp* (Waddling out really looking 6 months pregnant)

Earlier in the week, I had another birthday treat from Serene, a really sweet friend, blog reader, face booker and dance mate at the gym. She brought me to Imperial Treasure Nan Bei Restaurant at Takashimaya for some La Mian, Xiao Long Bao dumplings and dessert! *slurps*

Carbs!!! *screams - thud*... but my noodles tasted pretty good. It would have been better if it was SPICIER though... and my red bean ice-cream dessert! Very nice! Talk about immediate AFS! AFS = After Food Syndrome where you want to fall right asleep after eating a heavy carb filled meal... *burps...damn it! I keep on burping!*

And moving further up earlier in the week last Sunday... my brother in law and mom in law decided to make a homemade Nasi Lemak combination. Fried Luncheon meat, Fried Hotdogs, Fried Sunny side up eggs, Sambal Prawns, Assam Sotong *squid*, Woh Hup sweet Sambal, Home Roasted Peanuts & Ikan Bilis and of course.. Chicken Wings!!

All these topped a huge pot of Lemak *Coconut* rice. *faints* ... so full... and to top of this sinful week of carb loading?... Tomorrow we will be making Laksa... *squeal & hop around*... from Monday.. it will be detox and low carb for the next 3 months again... unless of course, I get the chance to go to Japan on the 24th? We'll know the results of that SOYJOY challenge on Wednesday, 15th July so watch this space to find out who wins & who goes to Japan this month!

Cam Lovin' is all about the Smiles & the Angles..

The things I've realised when taking self portraits that most bloggers like myself indulge in are... that your arm length is the perfect distance to taking self portrait shots when fully stretched out.

Raising your arm at a 45 degree angle upwards and looking up gives a more flattering angle that slims the face and somewhat shrinks the upper body in the shot.

Everyone has a side of face that has a better profile look so find out your best profile shot and use that when camlovin' ... if you know that you have a big head like me, when taking pictures with friends, make sure you're positioned at least half a head behind your small headed friend so both your faces balance out in the shot.

Taking pictures in moving vehicles in the day give very nice lighting so take several shots in the taxi/car when it stops at a traffic light.

Bathroom shots give very unflattering background and specially when there is a toilet bowl in the background *worse if its not flushed and you see something extra floating about (pukes)* and bathrooms usually have poor lighting unless its a hotel bathroom and even these shots tend to be too overly warm.

Angled shots fill up the space of the picture frame more than staring directly at the camera with your head upright so it gives a more fuller picture.

And for varied side profile shots, looking away at a point 45 degrees up and away can give some pleasant profile pictures... and this tends to emphasise your eyes to make it look "bigger".

For ladies, I would think that if you're made up for the day with makeup, take some time to do these shots if you want them since you have taken the time to put on your "face". I find that shots that are taken without make-up... can be nice for the rare some but usually better for most with some makeup on.

Try not to take overly high angled down shots as it can make you look stumpy. Shots taken from below are strange too and why would you want pictures that can see right up your nostrils? Very unglam and unflattering...

So do you have more camwhoring or cam lovin' tips to share? Drop me a message!

CrocsIdeas.com

On my Birthday on the 2nd of July 09, I attended the Crocs media event for the introduction and launch of the new Crocsideas.com website. In this picture with me is JP Mccarvel, Crocs Marketing - Events Specialist and the moderator of the new Crocsideas.com site.

"JP has been wearing Crocs since December of 2004 when he received his first pair of “beach” as a gift and has never looked back since. JP has been working for Crocs since 2007 and is based in Singapore. To contact JP regarding this site, please email him at ideas@crocs.com and he will be happy to answer any questions or comments you have."

For Crocs fans, you now have an interactive portal in sending in your suggestions, comments and have the opportunity to be engaged with your favourite brand.

From suggesting and promoting a new favourite idea to commenting on other ideas.

Crocsideas.com is a laboratory for Crocs customers to share, innovate, express and explore ideas around Croc's products and services.

You can find out more about what the website is about HERE. Your questions like why they created this site, what would you find and how you view, vote and comment on ideas are answered there.

Do go check it out and participate! Click on the screenshot image below to go directly to the Crocsideas.com website.

The local Singapore Crocs site can be found HERE. I think that this is a excellent pro-active initiative on the brands' part in opening interaction with their customers and at the same time, allow for feedback and market research directly from supporters of the brand.

So if you're a fan or if you just want to find out more, go View, Vote and Voice out over at the new Crocsideas.com website and see the best ideas get possibly integrated into upcoming product lines! Who knows, your suggestion may be part of the new collections! Credit will be given to you too if the idea is used!

The evening was at the Screening Room @ Ann Siang Road again *which Lauren was highly amused as it was the 2nd time we were there.. previously we were there for a SOYJOY event and she still remembered that previous evening* started out with drinks and food.

I appreciate that food & refreshment are given out during sessions such as these as it can get a little late and I also brought along my kids! - They definitely need food for the evening..

With the introduction of the website and its functions and features, we also roamed the lounge where several new pairs of Crocs new collections were displayed for us to touch, inspect and feel.

From childrens collection, to womens collections to mens wear...

And something we were always amused by.. a GIANT croc shoe display.. which they filled with Gibbits (those cartoon/image like rubber attachments that u can use to decorate your Crocs shoe with) and Crocs keychains for those who participated for the evening.

Later that evening too, Crocs announced that the selected participants that evening were allowed to choose one item and it would be gifted to us so we chose something we liked.

Lauren chose black slippers, Eirian chose a ballerina like pump but in pink, mine was a high raised wedge slip on as seen below but I selected a red/black version and CJ selected a brown male pair. Am waiting for them to deliver it to us soon! Excited!

The evening ended nicely after mingling with several very lovely ladies and we left with Crocs goodies - a mug, notebook, selected gibbits and keychains each. With that, I'd like to thank Crocs for inviting me and giving me an opportunity to privately view their new collection and be introduced to their new online initiative!

Go check it out! Crocsideas.com

31st Birthday Celebrations Pt. 2

As with last year, I had 2 parts to my birthday celebrations.. actual day festivities with family and a separate day with friends. After doing my ZumFit class for the evening on Friday night, I got changed from sweaty workout gear to my night outfit and met some friends over at Fishermans Wharf in front of The Central for Dinner!

Those who turned up were: My youngest sister, Alexandra, EY (Zumba Dance Mate and also my dance student), Vikki (my favourite Aqua instructor who taught me most of my moves) & her friend, Leila? (Vikki - pls confirm spelling), Priscilla (my online gf buddy) & her friend Derrick, Willie (a California Fitness dance mate) & her friend Elin, Daphne aka Daphnemaia aka Hello Kitty, Hendribudi, Mohd. Hisham, my favourite galfriend Preetha aka Jane Doe from 91.3FM with her man, Regan and his brother and last but not least, Josh Lim aka Tow Kay of Advertlets, right down from KL for the weekend! Whoot!

Thank you everyone for joining me to have fish & chips for my birthday! Your presence even though I only had a couple of minutes to speak to each of you touched me greatly.

After dinner, majority of us moved down to Azzucar which is situated right in the middle of Clarke Quay. I LOVE AZZUCAR with its cosy atmosphere and music that I totally dig! The band is named Cubania.. apparently from Cuba of course.. and the lead singer is also the BOSS of Azzucar.. Miguel!

They really took AMAZING care of me that evening.. constantly checking in that everything was alright and if I needed anything. Personal attention from the boss himself too! Even called me when I was on the way home to ensure I was safe and checked in on me the next day that I was alright and happy.

In picture: Josh Lim, Boss of Advertlets - of which I fully support exclusively as of the past year in terms of long term blog advertising banners. My sister Alex and Balpreet, another dance galfriend from the gym!

My galfriend, Jo Lim - the sexy lady who clothes and plays a major influence your purchases for your favourite Timberland outfits and gear and Tow Kay Neo of Silk Minerals. Check out her online shop where you can get amazing colours and beauty products specially hand picked by her!

Silk Minerals has also always sponsored my eyeshadow so most of the eyeshadow you would see on my blogs as of the past 9 months at least are Silk Mineral colours! Check it out!

SILK MINERAL

Krisandro and Leshane also came to spend time with me at Azzucar that evening. I was very very touched that they came! Thank you! Even though I didn't have alot of time to spend with them, their presence and attendance was definitely heartfelt! And Fwoah! Thank you for the present! I really like it!!

Whos in the picture? Josh Lim... Leshane and Krisandro.. *big loves to them all*. And I just had to take a picture with the sweetest and prettiest one there... Leshane! Even her name is pretty!! Argh!! Thanks again for coming!! *hugs*

My sister, Alex calls my boots, "CFM boots"... I didn't know those kinda boots even had a name! *CFM - Come F**K Me* -.-''

And a very sweet guy, facebooker and blog reader, Lennard came to grace me with his presence at the party along with a group of his friends too! How nice!! They're all so lovely. And he gave me a box of chocolates too! Awwww....... thank you!

A group shot with Lennard and all his very nice friends...

Other than booking up all of the lounge space and 6 tables for me for the evening on a complimentary basis, Azzucar also extended preferred rates for drinks and sponsored a HUGE cake FOR ME! I did not have a single drop of alcohol that evening too! So it was a free flow of iced water all night for me...

The cake was so big that even after cutting large slices for everyone who came for my party, we still had half a cake left which I cut up in even larger slices and my sister, Alex went around giving out to the other patrons at the club till it was all finished.

In the picture: Krisandro & Leshane, Josh Lim, Preetha D aka Jane Doe and my other favourite couple, Adele and Joe Augustin... Adele looked SMASHINGLY pretty that evening! *whistle*. Do check out Joe's PODCAST!

MORNING JAM

I was pleased with the cake... yes I was.. hahahaa! But I didn't get to eat it! Hahha.. I can only hope that it was good!

With that, the live band Cubania *which I absolutely adored the kind of music they played* sang me a reggaeton version of Happy Birthday... I blew out my candles.. on my 3rd, 31st Birthday cake. First was at my aunt's house, 2 weeks ago - Durian cake. 2nd was on my actual day, Mango Vanilla Fruit cake and this was my 3rd cake. They put on 25 candles for me as they refused to believe that I was turning 31.. awww.. flattery eh...

And some more pictures with more girlfriends who came to join me for the evening, french galfriend, Anne Valluy and her close friend. Loreta, a very lovely Brazilian woman with her husband...

The night was very enjoyable with the people who came to celebrate it with me, with cake, with the dancing & music and the dance challenge on stage which absolutely gave the exhibitionist in me an absolute kick! And I love how the clubs now are all smoke free!

No more going home smelling like an ash tray.. only smelling like sweat & purfume! hahahah! And a shot of some of the gifts I was given for my birthday that ranged from chocolates to lotions, eyelashes, eyeshadow, makeup kits, hand painted cards, necklaces and vouchers.

As of now, I'm due for a Birthday Brazillian which is a gift by Preetha, to meet up with Adele Augustin for a pressie, meeting my galfriend, Serene for La Mian birthday lunch treat on Tuesday and my close galfriend, Kay for another birthday lunch on Friday...

Looks like I won't be watching my carbs for another week... will resolve to detox from next week onwards... but for now.. THANK YOU EVERYONE.. because you came, you made my birthday that little bit more special with your presence. Thank you. :) Love u all...

31st Birthday: Actual Day Reflections...

On the 2nd of July, which was the actual day of my birthday.. I had a pretty good day! First off, I spent a good part of the day taking 2 very satisfying naps and in between prepping for a new corporate class that I was going to teach in the evening. I really enjoyed the ladies in that class. It always helps too that they are enthusiastic and wasn't too stressed about the technicalities of each move. ZumFit is a fun class! So if anyone wants to take it, be prepared to just release your inhibitions and enjoy yourself while I run you through a full body workout. :)

My sister in law, Serene also bought me a cake which I had a slice of. It was good!! Carbs!! But still.. I must have my own cake! I love my sister in law and we're lucky to be close unlike many other in-laws who hate each other.

After my corporate ZumFit session that evening, I rushed off to meet my girls and CJ and headed down to the CROCS media night (Of which you will read about in a following post) and had a lovely evening there together with the CROCs gang amongst others.

Met Nadia and Jayden there too and got to know some very lovely ladies which I hope to see in my upcoming ZumFit class! *cough* Hey ladies! I know you read my blog.. so email me at honeymeow@gmail.com for your registration forms and I'll see you this Friday!

When I met my girls and CJ before the event, they presented me with my birthday presents. They decided to buy me 2 pots of flowers. One medium sized pot of mini red roses.. anyone who knows me would know that I'm a huge fan of red roses.. but not a huge fan of getting cut or bouquet flowers as I don't like seeing them die. So potted plants were PERFECT!! I get to tend to them and see even more bloom as the weeks pass. I like! ... and my girls chose a small pot below that I could put by my table to add colour around me. :) So sweet lah!

Overall, my actual day celebrations was somewhat peaceful and enjoyable with a good mix of family, friends, new business and new friends... Happy Birthday to myself.. and thank you for everyone who PLURKED, TWITTERED, FORUMED, FACEBOOKED, EMAILED, SMSED and CALLED me with your birthday greetings. Thank you for remembering my birthday.. and remembering me.

I have never gotten so many birthday greetings in my life! Just for me! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you... I feel loved & blessed already. :)

RSVP PLEASE!

Hey People! Party post details HERE! OR FACEBOOK rsvp HERE.

If you can meet me at 9pm, please sms me to check out which location at Central Mall we will be at to grab a bite.

After which, its off to Azzucar at Clarke Quay! May I add for safe measure and alert everyone going, if you want to buy me a drink, get me a bottle of water. I won't be drinking that night. :)

Azzucar is sponsoring a cake for the evening. I hope they're sensible enough to sponsor a BIG ONE and not a tiny one with the amount of people going.

There are alot of pple who still have NOT yet RSVPed, please do so today or tomorrow PLEASE! Even if you're on a tentative, at least let me know you're a tentative and update me with your plus ones or plus twos.

Thank you!! If you're going direct to Azzucar, the place has been booked for the evening, just say you're there for Pam's party. :) See you all tomorrow!!

The HM Challenge: Cup Beat with Me!

Okay, So I thought this would be fun to issue some interactive challenges from time to time. Here's The HM Challenge #1, that I want you. Yes, you the one reading this to join me in a Cup Beat Challenge. *pointing to you*

I'm a fan of Christine who does Happy Slip Vlogs and since I've caught this cup beat thing tonight, I've been slamming my plastic cup on my table much to the dismay of the one sitting next to me on his computer.

Ok, here's the Challenge. I will try to get this Cup Beat down so that I can get a good rhythm down and record it in an upcoming post once I've got it. Its a little tricky in the beginning but its something that you can catch quite easily. *I hope*

So, whats going to happen is... try this Cup Beat thing out and if you can, use ur digicam or phonecam and record your cup beat and send it to me at honeymeow@gmail.com (Deadline- 15th July 09) So learn it fast!

Come on! Be a sport! Let me see or hear your cup beat!! If you're shy, you don't even have to show your face!! Lets aim for at least 5 people to do this with or for me? You don't have to sing a song but do the beat! It would be fun!! So who's up for the challenge? I'll post up your videos here if you send me one! Unless you don't want me to and its for private viewing only? Heh! Heh! Cup Beat anyone?

"You're Giving me a Freakout!"

The other day while waiting for a customer in my storehouse. I spent some time with my youngest daughter, Eirian.

We were bored while waiting so I asked "come, let me take a video of u"... and this is what I got... totally unplanned and I was behind my phone sniggering. Shes growing up so fast... soon both my kids would be entering their pre-teens! *Another set of headaches!*

But... for now.. what is "you're giving me a freak out?!" -.-''

Mangy, Cute Cat Stuck its Tongue Out at Me!

On the way home from dance class today, I saw a cat sitting by the side of the walkway by the MRT station. I bent over to look closer and another cat came brushing past my legs and repeatedly bumped itself onto me *thus the shakey parts of the video*.

I meowed at the mangy looking kitty and while I was looking at it, realised that its stuck its tongue out and it stayed that way!

It was SOOO cute.. and it just sat there staring back at me. It smacked its lips, turned its head away and then looked back at me.. tongue still sticking out! Aiyoh!! So cute lah!!!

I love "Gong"* Cats!

*Gong = blur? Confused? Spazzed?*