Wine Fest at Vivo ~by Cold Storage

As i thought i was only going for a movie, i didnt bring my cammie along. Apparently, there was a wine fest and since i am meeting Gene, (An Alcohol Addict), i knew he will definitely not miss the chance.

As for me, a barely alocohol taker, its uncommon to see me joining in the tasting and testing session there. Haha, somehow i felt it was quite fun and an additional insight for me since there were expert at each wine counter providing details of their red wine.

My favourite? Dessert Wine and Ice Wine
Maybe you can call it a Lady's favourite drink, but i definitely prefer them over Red Wine. The pungent smell of the red wine puts me off immediately even before i took a sip. I think i will never learn to appreciate how nice Red wine is. That goes for Rose related wine. The Red colour is attractive but tasted equally tough on my taste bud.

After a single round of tasting, i think the alocohol effect kicks in. Yes, with an empty stomach, i could feel the heat. That was when we decided to go for dinner.

These are my 2 purchases, they are so nice for an unappreciative person like me,
especially this "Moscato" wine. With just 5.5% alcohol content, its so smooth, and the sweetness was just right. It tasted like any sort of fruit juice but better.



My next purchase which to our discussion seems to be the more presentable during events or house visiting..

TAMINGA Dessert Wine..11% alcohol content and apparently its more presentable because it's dated 2005


If you are a slightly stronger drinker, this suits you well.
A taste of Fruits flavouring till a point, we find that it carries lychee flavouring. The aroma lingers on your taste bud after every sip you take.
Not too shabby for a after-dinner drink with friends.

This for Xmas!




Its my first purchase of wine..and unlike Gene, i wont be touching it myself!

Dizzy Dally

I used to be the one over relying on my friends to plan whenever we decide to go for a tour.
Always, waiting for people to feed me information and here I am, stuck in a similar situation with my family. Retribution?

I cannot understand why my mum always this cannot, that also cannot.. Maybe in future when I reach her age, I will understand. Wishy Washy, no idea if she wants or don want. When buying the tour package, she reluctantly followed. Not even looking through the itinery and only compare prices when the tour package is booked.
Next, don’t wish to join the crowd at NATAS but hoping to get the same discounted price for the travel insurance. And I know she wanted me to go buy it for all of them and she just sit and wait for my sis to pick her up to shop.

There are 101 things I really don’t understand. My younger sister resembles her a lot and both of them can make my blood boils.
I really hope this trip will be a fun one and trust me, I will be more than reluctant to join them in future tours after this. Let’s just hope things goes well at least for this trip!

On the streets

Yes...im so satisfied with my new lens..its incredibly sharp for that price i got it for.
And yes, i am going to carry it to Shanghai with me!

Some streets shot
At max range 75mm...at aperture F3.2


A common sight during this month.


Construction everywhere, think its gonna be a matter of time, all these heritage are gone..



My favourite Soya Chicken noodles..everything has changed, but not the taste of this noodle! Yummy...oh and i saw mrs tang n family there too. Hohoho Such a coincident.


I do have some little shots over the weekend at Joo Chiat, will upload when im done processing them..

My Final Destination for the Year 2009

After many weeks of probing, discussion and decision, we have come to an agreement on the destination.

Yes finally! From Taiwan to Korea to Bangkok and Macau, we finally decided to go to...China, Shanghai! I never thought i would go China before i reach the age of 40.

My 8D Shanghai/Hangzhou/Suzhou/Wuxi/Nanjing
http://www.asaholiday.com/tour/tour_search.php?act=show_detail&trtypeid=1264

It’s quite cheap, the date I set off has a one for one promotion. So per person is only approximately $884/net.
And we will be on a full itinery with no discount of any days. SQ flight plus a min of 4 stars hotel stay, with 90 percent meals included.

And to make things finalized and to ease all my frustration with my ever indecisive mother, I placed a deposit with ASA tour. Although they look abit not very classy, their service is good.
The lady wasn’t pushy and provided answers to each of our queries without a little slight discontentment. Further to that, a very nice lady offers me a chance on some lucky draw and I have gotten for myself a rebate on the spot of $23.

Look at the crowds, seems like a lot of people are skipping Natas and went off to book before Natas, For bigger travel agency, their price should be similar. For smaller agency, apparently, their price isnt align to NATAS fair yet.



There is a reason why I am posting these unglamorous n unprofessional shots of 2 backsides here. This couple are so grouchy and keep mentioning, “Complain” “Complain”and Tsking non stop.
Actually, I felt they should record down their behavior and review how ugly they look.


In my opinion, I think they are nowhere here or there in term of status. And I am considered lucky since she isn’t in my tour.

Oh yah, not forgetting my 2 very nice bosses who gave me their blessing for this trip so I can finally pull myself away from all those very scary and tedious work that is already planned ahead!

China!! Here i come!

Friday always a better day

Finally, i brought my camera or should i say my new lens out on a testing trip for taking potraits...but the availability of volunteer was quite limited.
That was even with considering my office colleagues as being my model in exchange for some pictures by a non professional.
I wanted to take a picture of my boss Ms Brie...but she was so busy during the whole day that i do not dare to request a short photography session in her cubicle. Of course not!!! Not at the expense of leaving her an impression that i am free while she is overloaded with work!

So i sneak around trying to find a target as discreetly as i can.

Fion...while she is having her after lunch touch up! Trying to get her as natural as possible..



Anyway i left my hopes on my gathering with Xin and Li...
While we waited for our dinner to be served!
I think this is the best picture i have gotten in terms of lighting and sharpness.
It will be very good if its more natural..


This is quite natural but without any flash....



Yes, i know you girls are going to tell me how ugly i shoot, and i suppose that is what your comments are. Apparently, no girls are satisfied with their own looks!! Erm...haha..but its true that i need more practice. I need to start reading again!