Thursday, January 28, 2010, 11:18 AM
My stomach is grumbling as I'm typing this post.
Went to Astons for lunch (again) on Tuesday with my BFF. Usually we have to queue for a while before we could get a table, but we reached there super early so there wasn't any crowd!
LOL. The CNY decorations make the place looks so
cheena. It's a western food restaurant, for crying out loud. I mean, they don't decorate 店小二 with Christmas stuff during the Christmas season, right?
Mine! Hickory BBQ Chicken with french fries and potato salad. Looks mouth-watering, eh?
Food at Astons are super delicious and affordable! No wonder that place is always packed with people.
Watched
The Spy Next Door starring Jackie Chan after our lunch.
舞狮 at Orchard Central!
Chinese New Year is arriving soon! Not that I'm thrilled. Except for the food (hmmm, abalone... yum yum!) and the
hongbao money, I don't really like CNY.
I mean, COME ON. Every year it's the same thing. You visit your relatives, and all your aunties ask the same questions, "Are you studying or working?", "Where are you studying now?", "How was your exams?", yada yada yada.
Don't know if we are celebrating Chinese New Year or are we being interrogated by nosy people.
This year's CNY falls on Valentine's Day too.
Which is just
REALLY REALLY EFFIN' GREAT because other than those questions they are going to ask, they have
MORE questions like "Do you have a boyfriend?" and "Are you going to celebrate Valentine's Day?".
Then I would have to reply, "No. I don't have a boyfriend." (to which they would ask "Why NOT?"), and then I would feel like
CRAP for the rest of the day after being bombarded with tons of questions. WTF.
Oh well.
C'est la vie.
Friday, January 22, 2010, 9:30 PM
Temporarily lonely
There's beauty in solitude, so don't tell me that I need you.
Thursday, January 21, 2010, 11:33 AM
Universal Studios Singapore
OMG
Universal Studios Singapore is opening
next week! This is so exciting! :D
According to
Wikipedia, there will be a total of 24 attractions, of which 18 will be original or specially adapted for the park. It consists of 7 uniquely themed zones which will encircle a lagoon, each location will feature an iconic location based on blockbuster movies or television shows.
Each zone will feature their unique attractions, character appearances, dining and shopping areas. These include the world's tallest Dueling roller coaster based on the hit television show Battlestar Galactica™, a castle from the world of Shrek, live shows by the infamous Universal Monsters as well as celebrity look-alikes.
Here's a map of the theme park (click to enlarge):
Wicked awesome. Anyways, I went to the official website of the Universal Studios Singapore to check out more information about the rides and attractions, and here they are:
The Lost World
Divided into two themed areas: Jurassic Park and WaterWorld, this zone is for fans of the two blockbuster movies, as they can experience a dense tropical forest where dinosaurs lurk, then watch death defying stunts filled with thrills and spills!WaterWorld™Based on the blockbuster film, WaterWorld, witness a tidal wave of death-defying stunts, awesome explosions and thrills at this sensational live water show.
Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure™Premiering in SingaporeFeaturing a white water raft system, thrill-seekers on circular rafts will be tossed on waterways within the Jurassic compound, where prehistoric creatures roam free.
Canopy Flyer™Premiering in SingaporeTucked safely under the wings of a flying Pteranodon, guests soar over the lush foliage of Jurassic Park and get a bird’s eye view of the prehistoric compound, as the coaster gently glides over the tree-tops.
Amber Rock Climb™Scale the walls of The Lost World™ to explore precious stones and fossilised insects. A treasure awaits those agile enough to climb their way to the top.
Dino Soarin'™Premiering in SingaporeChildren can pilot prehistoric dragonflies, soaring up into the sky or plunging down into the shadows.
Far Far AwayMovie stars, talking donkeys.…the land of Far Far Away showcases lifestyles of the rich and fairy-taled. See how successful fantasy characters live within tall, graceful walls sweeping over a pavilion-covered courtyard.Shrek 4-D Adventure™Help save Princess Fiona® in a totally in-your-face fairytale adventure. Through the miracle of OgreVision you’ll see, hear, and actually FEEL the action right from your seat!
Donkey Live™Premiering in SingaporeShrek’s fairy tale sidekick Donkey will entertain the guests in this all-new interactive live show, where guests sing along and even talk with Donkey in an intimate theatre setting.
Enchanted Airways™Premiering in SingaporeClimb aboard Donkey’s beloved Dragon for a flight over Far Far Away and beyond in the form of a junior roller-coaster ride serving destinations throughout the world of Shrek.
Magic Potion Spin™Premiering in SingaporeA miniature ferris wheel for the children, it drives a clinking, clanking potion assembly line that circles the room, bottling magical elixirs from a giant wooden vat.
New York Feel the spirit and energy of America’s biggest and grandest city as you stroll along the sidewalks and enjoy all the classic landmarks. Soak in the impressive city skylines, neon lights, and facades that set the scenes for big city fun and real-time movie production.Lights, Camera, Action: Hosted By Steven SpielbergPremiering in SingaporeBe blown away by the filmmakers incredible special effects as an empty sound stage becomes the setting for a major hurricane about to hit New York City.
Stage 28™Premiering in SingaporeUnravel the secrets of film production at the fully-outfitted sound stage showcasing some of Universal’s feature films and props. Get behind the scenes and see real film production right before your very eyes!
Sci Fi CityThe city of the future has arrived. Through the impressive portals of Sci-Fi City you will experience the ultimate inter-galactic battle of good vs. evil and visit a vibrant metropolis with all the ultimate modern conveniences.Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN
Battlestar Galactica: CYLONPremiering in SingaporeThemed after the hit television show Battlestar Galactica™, the world’s tallest pair of duelling roller-coasters will propel thrill-seekers on several inversions, a zero-g roll, a Cobra roll, corkscrews, vertical loops and near collisions mere inches apart.
Accelerator™Premiering in SingaporeTest your inter-gallactica stamina and see if you can keep your wits about you while madly spinning on this whirling twirling attraction.
Transformers™Opening 2011
Hollywood Step into Hollywood Boulevard framed by dynamic architecture, palm trees and the famous Walk of Fame, you will feel as if you have landed in the center of the entertainment universe.Pantages Hollywood Theater™Premiering in SingaporeFeaturing a 1,500-seat indoor theatre fully equipped to host major Broadway musicals, come watch the infamous Universal Monsters in “MonstroCity™” — a rock-n-roll style revue.
Madagascar Based on the hit DreamWorks Animation film, Madagascar, this zone brings you to a dense tropical jungle, filled with strange and wonderful animals like lemurs and foosas. Bird calls and monkey screeches fill the air as you journey deeper into the equatorial rain forests of this African Island.Madagascar: A Crate Adventure™Premiering in SingaporeJoin our four heroes Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria on a river boat adventure complete with state-of-the-art animated figures, digital projection, evocative sound, and moving show-action effects that create a one-of-a-kind, immersive ride experience.
King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round™Premiering in SingaporeBe a part of King Julien’s Party carousel with crazy lemurs and pesky foosas as you go up and down and round and round enjoying all the Madagascar characters.
Ancient EgyptAncient pyramids and obelisks stand fast against the sands of time as you are transported to 1930’s Egypt, the Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration. Travel to an era when entire Pharaohs tombs were discovered- and their terrible curses unleashed.Revenge of the Mummy™A high-speed psychological thrill ride through sharp turns, full rotation and fast reverse, you’ll be fighting against fiery fireballs, flesh-eating scarab beetles and an army of merciless warrior mummies — all in total darkness.
Treasure Hunters™Premiering in SingaporeVenture out on an expedition into the forbidding sands of ancient Egypt, where you can manoeuver your own beat up vintage motor car for an exciting drive through at an abandoned excavation site.
Images and information courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa - Universal Studios SingaporeUniversal Studios Singapore Ticket Options
One-day Pass - Monday to Friday (excluding black-out dates)
Adult - SGD $66
Child - SGD $48
Senior - SGD $32
Weekends and black-out dates
Adult - SGD $72
Child - SGD $52
Senior - SGD $36
(Black-out dates = public holidays, eve of public holidays and super-peak periods.)
Two-day Pass (valid for two consecutive days)
Adult - SGD $118
Child - SGD $88
Senior - SGD $58
Express Pass
Express passes offer ticket holders priority access to all attractions (i.e. no queue). A limited number of express passes are sold each day, and it has to be bought in conjunction with an admission pass.
Weekday (non-school holidays and non black-out dates) - SGD $30
Weekday (School holidays) - SGD $48
Weekend and black-out dates - SGD $68
Express passes are just so great. They give you priority access so you don't have to queue for the rides! And we all know the
AGONY of long queues.
Yeah. A few months ago, I went to Youtube and saw how fun
Shrek 4-D was gonna be, so I told my brother and sister about it - how you can see, hear, and FEEL the action. Only I added one more element and said that you could SMELL certain stuff too. And then my brother was like, "What?
Smell? Smell the donkey is it?"
HAHAHAHAHA. And then three of us burst out laughing our
asses off (pun intended).
A few weeks ago I told Serene about
Shrek 4-D too and then she was like, "4-D? Toto ah?" LOL. (4D and Toto are lottery in Singapore.)
Okay guys, be sure to visit Universal Studios Singapore!!! C you guys there! :D
Monday, January 18, 2010, 2:10 PM
Random fun facts
Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice.
Ninety-nine percent of pumpkins sold in the United States are for the sole purpose of decoration.
Yahoo! was originally called 'Jerry's Guide to the World Wide Web'.
Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
Hawaii is moving toward Japan 4 inches every year.
There is a town called Paradise and a town called Hell in Michigan.
Farts are flammable.
23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their butts.
If your stomach didn't produce a new layer of mucous every two weeks, it would digest itself.
Panophobia is the fear of everything.
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
A blue whale's aorta (the main blood vessel) is large enough for a human to crawl through.
An ostrich's eye is bigger that its brain.
A mosquito has 47 teeth.
A starfish can turn its stomach inside out.
Ants do not sleep.
On average, elephants sleep for about 2 hours per day.
A koala bear sleeps 22 hours of every day.
A cockroach can live for several weeks without its head.
A cow produces 200 times more gas a day than a person.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.
Some ribbon worms will eat themselves if they can't find any food.
Termites eat wood twice as fast when listening to heavy metal music.
Under extreme stress, some octopuses will eat their own arms.
The longest word in the English language with no vowels is 'rhythms'.
There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with 'orange'.
Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
source: http://www.funfactz.com
Saturday, January 16, 2010, 12:45 PM
The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
Every song has a coda, a final movement. Whether it fades out or crashes away. Every song ends. Is that any reason not to enjoy the music? Because the truth is, there is nothing to be afraid of. It's just life.
