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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Lemmings for Aldo sneakers

I got MAJOR LEMMINGS for Aldo sneakers. Thinking that it would be PERFECT for a holiday trip.

Seriously, I can't wear high-cut sneakers, cos of my short and somewhat bulky leg. Haizzzzzzz...

ALDO ROSENBLOOM



ALDO ABERNATHY



ALDO LACKS (BLACK)



ALDO LACKS (BEIGE)

ALDO CHISM
ALDO SAPATA

Sunday, March 2, 2014

X-Bionic Venus Run 2014 race pack

Just collected the X-Bionic Venus Run 2014 race pack. And my matching hot pink Casio watch and $5 running armband from Qoo10. I love love love the pink!!!



What have I done? I have signed up for my first ever 5km run. And it is only 5 days away. And I have not start training for the run. Oh goshhhy...

Almost forgotten to collect this. S/M size for the compression top and compression tights. At first glance, it is so so so small, like kid's sizing. Luckily, it is very stretchable. But it is way too tight-fitting, showing off whatever right and wrong curves that I have. Showing off my back fats, tummy, love handles and whatever visable 赘肉 that I have gotten. Sigh... Not only that, I feel so stiff in them, like a robot and very restrictive on my movement.


Actually, the material of the race kit seems pretty good. However, it just reminded me of those compression Scholl leggings or those full body girdle or those full body shape wear. Or just simply those compression sportswear that cyclists love to wear. Super super duper tight compression sportswear!!!


The thing is whenever I see other people wear compression sportswear, they always look darn good and darn cool. But when I wear it, it does not feel or look right. Too self-conscious and I almost fainted when I see how fat I have gotten. *shakes head* *sigh* I just can't seem to get it right. Maybe only sports person looks good in compression sportswear?


But I am so tempted to get the free compression socks.

Such a dilemma! Bimbotic me. Should I just wear my hot pink Nike sportswear or the X-Bionic race tee and tights? Ahahahahahahahaha lol~

And I am most probably going to run half of the race and walk or walk all the way. Running is really not my cup of tea. I went to the nearby gym last week. My first exercise session for 2014. And I just did a 40 minute cycle and leg strengthening (leg press and leg lift). And that was this burning sensation on my legs right after my workout.

Time to keep fit and workout whenever I get stressed with my studying. 加油!加油!加油!Ganbette!!! がんばって I will do my best!!! がんばります Never give up!

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Dinner at Sumire Yakitori House

My first post of 2014, after such a long hiatus.

Dinner at Sumire Yakitori House @ Bugis Junction turned out to be an awesome dinner.Seriously, I was not expecting anything and definitely did not know such a place existed. Omg... It is a hidden gem. A cozy, inviting place, very crowded and rowdy once you stepped into the small restaurant. Very very very yummy good food and good service!!!

Initially, Gz and I wanted to try Saveur @ Purvis Street but the wait was darn long (30-45min) although it was 8.30pm. Then we decided to walk down Purvis Street to pass time and somehow we continued to walk walk walk and ended up at Bugis Junction. As we were still full from hi-tea but hungry as it was officially time for dinner. Gz suddenly got craving for yakitori (darn OUT OF THE BLUE, cos he usually do not have any kind of craving) and he wanted to try Sumire Yakitori House. Definitely no regrets!!! Good food, good service and affordable pricing!!! We will be back for more.



Major love for the yakitori!!! The japanese waiter strongly recommended their juicy chicken shoulder skewers and I was sold. The hotate (big fat yummy scallop at an afordable $2.90 each) is darn good. And I simply love the Bakudan Korokke (potato croquette with poached egg in the middle)! Very unique dish and very tasty!!! The meatball is darn yummy too! The food portion is kinda small but I am not complaining. It's really finger-licking good! (Paisei... Did not take many pic, as I was paisei to whip out my hp. My hp was gonna be low-batt. My hp memory was not enough. Too many pictures in my hp. And I was afraid that the Japanese uncle might find me rude to take pictures at the dining table. Hehehehehehe~)



All in all, it was an amazingly SUPERB dining experience. We can just place our order on the iPad, which is so convenient and fuss-free. We can also catch the chefs grilling the yakitori in full view. (AND I was wondering why it was not smokey at all.) There are Japanese waiters serving us. Very attentive, friendly and service-oriented!!! Thumbs up!!!

Not only that, I noticed that there were Japanese diners. This Japanese uncle was dining alone, just next to us and enjoying his dinner. Even before eating while waiting for our seats, I also noticed that many Japanese patrons bought bottles of sake and left them in the shop to consume at a later date. Apparently, there is some sake bottle promo at 50% off, which seems to be a rather good deal. Somehow, I got a feeling that the food is gonna be oishii おいしい. Cos if there are Japanese patrons, it probably mean that the food is of a certain standard. And I was right!

Even the family of four next to our table was enjoying their dinner. The father even told the Japanese waiter that the food is really delicious and they really enjoy it alot. He even requested to warm his cup of sake, which the helpful and polite Japanese waiter readily helped.

The Japanese waiter did ask for our feedback. We wrote the comments mostly in English and gave very high rating, as we truly enjoyed our dinner. We even wrote oishii おいしい in japanese characters. The japanese waiter read our feedback immediately and even said woah... we know how to write in Japanese characters and kept thanking us. The power of Google. Although I did take basic Japanese before, I was darn lousy and had forgotten all. Gz took classses for the Japanese language till Level 2 or 3.

Can't wait to go back to try their extensive menu, cos Gz and I was way too full from the hi-tea earlier on.

Anyway, I also went to google for reviews on Sumire Yakitori House after my dinner. And I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Sumire Yakitori House is not a franchise, but direct management from Japan (that explains the numerous Japanese waiters there. Darn good service!!!) And the chefs are trained in the kitchens of the Sumire restaurant in Japan (that explains the yummy good food.) And the part I was wondering why it was not smokey at all (Cos they used electric grill.)

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