Brushing Teeth

I used to brush my teeth after every meal but I have a tendency to use force, which is bad for my gums so these days, I brush twice; once in the morning and once before I sleep. However a few people I know only brush once a day, usually in the morning. Personally I think that it's better to brush at night, before bedtime but I wanted to find out more. So after a few Google searches, I found the following by Lion's Oral Care Institute Research Division:

Mutans streptococci, the bacteria involved in causing tooth decay, multiply 30 times overnight if you haven't brushed your teeth before going to bed!

Tokyo, Feb 27, 2004

So for those of you who only brush your teeth once a day, please practice brushing at night, before sleeping instead of in the morning. To counter bad breath, gargle some mouth wash. Better still, cultivate twice-a-day brushing for the best practice dental hygiene :E

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

I was in Berjaya Times Square, KL when I saw this self-service yogurt store. I've always wanted to make my own ice-cream/yogurt so imagine my happiness when I saw this. It's my fault because I didn't find out the price but I thought... how much could a yogurt cost? As it turned out, they charge by weight (RM5.30 per 100gms) and my yogurt weighed 343gms so I paid a total of RM18.20 for my yogurt. Ouch! My boyfriend thinks it's fair to charge by weight but I disagree. How the hell is one supposed to know how much yogurt weighs and the smallest cup that they have is huge!

Cute Young Things

I'm in love with young male actors. But aren't they just gorgeous?

Oliver James

Oliver James (born June 1, 1980) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his roles in the American films What a Girl Wants and Raise Your Voice.

Zac Efron

Zachary David Alexander Efron (born October 18, 1987) is an American actor and singer. He began acting in the early 2000s, and became known to young audiences after his roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical and the film version of the Broadway musical Hairspray.

Nokia N95 Sucks!!!

Brand New:


After 1 year's usage:


They used to produce good quality phones. I had a Nokia 8250 that fell from an overhead bridge but it was still fully functional after that. Look at the phones now. The colours on the silver buttons have eroded, showing the inner layers. Even the silver body has shown signs of wear and tear. Nokia has been concentrating on money that they compromise on quality. How upsetting...

Disgusting People

I dig my nose. So... who doesn't? I do it whenever I am in the toilet. That way, I can wash both my nostrils and fingers with water and soap. My sister sometimes find it disgusting eventhough I do it in the toilet. Well if you wanna hear disgusting, then read on...

A few years ago, my friend and I were taking the bus (number 13) in Singapore from Marine Parade to Lavender MRT. We were seated just beside the exit door so there was no obstruction and I could see the whole front part of the bus from where I was seated.

An old man boarded the bus and stood next to a pole. The next moment, he retrieved a tweezer from his shirt pocket. Right after that, he started plucking his facial hair and stuck the hairs that he had succesfully extracted onto the pole that he was standing next to! Throughout the journey, he just kept doing that. Pulling out hairs from his beard, his mustache and even some of his nostril hair. All the while, sticking each of his facial hair to the pole.

I got so disgusted that I grumbled and complained non-stop to my friend. I wanted to shout at that old man and tell him off but my skin was crawling and I felt queasy. I am not a health freak but after that incident... I wash my hands thoroughly after every bus ride! Maybe you all should too.

Horror Movie Rocks!

I'm a sucker for horror movies. I get scared, my imaginations run wild but I just love frightening myself. The thrill in watching horror movies is the suspense you get waiting… and waiting… for the character’s very next move.

I went to watch a midnight horror movie The Eye 10 with boyfriend Shin. He’s terrified of horror movies. Whenever I watch one at home on the TV, he would run away from me. When I drag him and place him right beside me on the couch, he’d tell me that he’s hungry and go whip up some food even if it means adding on another 50 calories to his super fit and slim body which he involves a lot of effort in maintaining.

So why accompany me for the horror movie, you ask? It’s because little boyfriend here decides that it’s time he spent some time with me after a hectic week at work. It’s his way of “re-paying” my kindness for not complaining or sulking (for once!) about his busy schedule.

Before we even bought the tickets, I checked with boyfriend many times and always got the same answer: It’s okay. He also did add that he would regret this day for the rest of his life. Still, he insisted that he accompanied me as I have always been there for him whether or not it’s comedy, Japanese anime, action or war films.

I went in to the cinema feeling pretty excited. Shin was not in the least bit interested. He just acted cool… Finally, the movie started. It was pretty suspenseful. I was gripping my fists and biting my lips. There was a part of the movie where I even jumped up. Oops! I think I didn’t. I think I grabbed Shin’s arm instead. hehe Well, it was quite a loud scene. These movies always use the “sound” technique to scare the audience. They play really loud music to jolt even the dead awake from six feet under.

Not even 10 minutes were we into the movie when Shin fall asleep. As usual… he has found another way of avoiding watching another horror movie with me. *sigh* So I finished the watching movie alone. It was more funny than scary. I’d say that it’s good entertainment but if you want something really scary, go catch Shutter. That one totally freaked me out…

complain blog

My past blogs has been just nonsense subjects that I thought of. This is one blog entry where I'm going to really vent my frustrations. Oh, I’m so sad, hurt, etc. I can’t even explain how I feel! Pardon me if you disagree but I’m just so frustrated.

I just got a call from my boyfriend to tell me that he’s going back to Malaysia this weekend for a business visit. Fine, I understand that. Then, he tells me that it’s regarding a future project which will see him working full-time and permanently in Malaysia.

Thank you so much for not informing me any earlier. I know, he hates this place. He can’t wait to leave Singapore but what exactly is so bad about this place? Perhaps he doesn’t feel it because he’s a guy!

These are my reasons for wanting to stay put in Singapore and I think it’s pretty logical:

1) I’m a girl
In Malaysia: Girls get raped/ teased/ kidnapped/ looked down upon/ harassed/ beaten/ molested and all the other humiliating things done quite often. You read reports of these (so I’m not just assuming) in newspapers every day!

In Singapore: Girls are a tad safer. We can confidently walk around in shorts/ skirts/ skimpy little clothing and still arrive home safely. We don’t feel threatened when we take the taxis alone at night. We are protected by the law.

2) I’m Chinese
In Malaysia: It is a multi-racial country but racism there is quite strong. It has been peaceful so far but memories of May 13th lingers and there’s a very huge possibility that it could happen again anytime. The Malays (or Muslims) get special rights and benefits in Malaysia. To hell with the Chinese.

In Singapore: It is more of a Chinese country. Here, it is the other way around. If you’re Chinese, you’re respected. Personally, I’m not racist but it would be better if I stayed here than in a country which is anti-Chinese.

3) Safety/ Security Reasons
In Malaysia: Girls and boys alike can’t even go out in peace. Couples who go out for a drink in a coffee shop can get beaten to death by gangsters and mobsters in Malaysia. The country is very corrupt.

In Singapore: You can totally let loose and enjoy yourself when you’re out. You can drink to your hearts’ content and not worry that somebody is going to come and rob you. Saying thus, I don’t mean that there isn’t crime in Singapore but compared to Malaysia, it has such a low crime rate.

4) Job Opportunities
In Malaysia: With my Degree and experience, I could probably only get a job which pays me around RM1800?

In Singapore: I’m getting a current pay of about S$2200 and not only is it more than what I would get in Malaysia dollar-to-dollar. The exchange rate also is higher so it benefits me if I save up and retire in Malaysia some day…

5) Cost of Living
In Malaysia: The public transport sucks. To get to one place from the other, you would need at least 2 hours. Plus Malaysia is big so getting from one place to the other means quite a distance. So it would be more practical to buy a car in Malaysia. If you were living in places like KL or Johor Bahru, the cost of living is not cheap. A plate of Chicken Rice can cost you something like RM3.50 to RM4.00.

In Singapore: The public transport is excellent. Everything is air-conditioned, it even comes with an on-board TV. So it is not necessary to buy a car and spend more on parking/ petrol/ road tax. The cost of living can be quite reasonable. In Singapore, if you’re living anywhere outside the CBD (Central Business District), a plate of chicken rice costs only about S$2.00 – S$2.50. Dollar-to-dollar, it is so much cheaper than Malaysia. It’s true… houses and cars are expensive. Well, there is no need for a car so that’s money saved there. As for a house, it is expensive but still affordable.

I could go on but I guess that’s enough to substantiate my subject today. I suppose it is of no difference to a boy. But when it comes to a girl, the safety or peace in a country makes a hell lot of a difference.

My boyfriend has his rights. He has his life and has his dreams. He can bloody do whatever he wants. I’m just disappointed because he did not at least tell me about his plans before making any concrete decisions. I feel that we’re a couple and should at least consult each other whether or not the other party likes it.

Well, I guess I’m like what every boy says his girlfriend is. Just an extra piece of accessory. *sigh* Back to reality… got work to do in the office.