Work Hard, Play Harder

by Chung Lyn-Yi ( TODAY Paper)

Nowadays, it is nothing short of a Sudoku challenge to try and schedule gatherings with friends. It seems that beyond the long hours of work, they have their lives packed to the gunnels with classes of some sort. Yoga, French, art appreciation and even, knitting, darn it, to name a few. This is on top of other commitments like volunteering and going to the gym to pound the treadmill like a dogged hamster on a wheel. Looking goof and feeling great despite the occasional indulgence in rich foods remain overarching priorities. So, it is a cycle of slog, jog, rinse and repeat.

The outings are pushed back by days, weeks, even months. When we finally meet, someone will invariably ask: “Wait, whose birthday or promotion are we celebrating?” And as the night wears on, I will see a knowing smile meet every stifled yawn. Conversations will also by punctuated by the words “busy” and “tired”.

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To many of us, this is our last gasp of freedom before greater work responsibilities and parenthood rein us in. And there is desire to exhaust our inner child before we ourselves are with child.

Could this sense of time running out and the “be all you can be” mentality honed from young. It will explain why the lot of us are trying frantically to eke out a meaning (albeit manic) existence. I often end the day walking like a slow loris with a peg leg and feeling like my eyeballs are bouncing on spikes.

But it’s all good. The days are long but the years are short. No time like the present to experiment.

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Quick Updates

- Crazy shopping spree for Christmas greeting cards
- The Essential. The usual catch-up sessions & dine with many friends, over the recent weeks. Tried out a new activity with my SIM gfs and got hooked to it. Via Ferrata.
- Sponsor A Bunny for HRSS.
- Busy with preparation for an upcoming service-learning trip to Cambodia

- Just like all students, Archie just graduated from his Comprehensive Obedience Class, despite being the most notorious. Cheers to both Archie & his trainer, MK !!!

Having interned for ZCP & worked on the publicity campaign for VICTOR/VICTORIA, Im definitely proud to see the company’s efforts in rocketing Singapore’s Arts scene to a higher level, coming to fruition. Personally, I think VV did spectacularly brilliant for a local production … the orchestra, dance choreography, fashion styles, set designs. Nicole Stint did remarkably well, for her performance as the dizzy, bimbotic Norma. In fact, the audience adores her!

Honestly, it wouldn’t be that fair to compare VV to other big-class musicals such as CATS, Phantom of the Opera ( my favourite), Hairspray as the Singapore arts scene still has much room for improvement. It’s a huge step ( and risk ) for a small and new production co. like ZCP, to take on such a huge project and I truly think they deserve a standing ovation for daring to take the step to turning their ambitions into reality! Come next yr, there’s Chicago & The Lion King to look out for. Awesome shit!

Congrats to Loretta, Felina, Mabel & Doris !

- Movie Time : Paranormal Activity

Caught the much hyped-about horror flick, Paranormal Activity. With only a budget of USD $11,000, this indie horror movie was filmed at only one location, over a period of 7 days! Yes, you got that right … A week, that was all it took for the director to film this movie. Exploiting the “hand-held video-filming” techniques popularized by “Blair Witch Project”, “Paranormal Activity” is likewise, filmed in such a way to create suspense & realism. Many cinema-goers left the cinema, thinking that the movie was actually based on a true story!

It’s easy to see why so many people were freaked out by this film. Instead of relying on the usual blockbuster shock/gruesome factors, “Paranormal Activity” however, bangs on the creation of the mood and realism. After all, all the hair-raising incidents happened at unearthly hours when the starring couple was asleep. Nights that played tricks with our minds. Doesn’t that sound like a common scenario? At least, it sounds more realistic than having a psycho killer ( who NEVER EVER dies – eg. Jason, Freddie, Mike) on a killing rampage. As such, this movie gave the audience a chance to relate to the incidents and let their minds run wild.

Rating: 3/5. The huge popularity of this film is a perfect illustration of the impact & success of viral marketing. Unfortunately, both Chantelle & I were left slightly disappointed as we expected something spookier and unpredictable.

Dabbling in greenery & my favourite things

“Mr Punch Winebar”

“Life is too important to be taken seriously”
- Oscar Wilde

The luck of the four-leaf clover

“Optical Illusion”

A single rose bud.

* credit to Sensibar/Jaz

. Put on the Little Red Dress .

ARCHIE

* poor quality pics, due to dim lighting & less-than-efficient hp camera

What’s new in my mailbox? A pair of delicate silver tree earrings that are adorned with purple carved flowers and pink czech beads. It even comes with a tiny purse that is in the delightful shade of Tiffany blue.

www.janthavenue.blogspot.com
“handmade with ♥ ”

* Above pic, credit to Janth Ave

* Current Mood : Nursing a flu, shall let the pics take center stage

Night Safari “The Return of Halloween Horrors“

30.10.09

“In a forest not too far away, a group of tormented souls never lived to tell their tales. Every October, when the gates of hell open, they wander out with full vengeance, haunting all who dare set foot in their bloody woods. Be warned of a night of thrills and fear – where terror rides and uninvited guests will scare the living daylights out of you.”

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Spooktacular at Cherlynn’s Place

31.10.09

Deja Vu? Take a look at my outfit and you’ll soon realized that Im an outfit offender – for wearing the same outfit twice in a row. Apparently, it’s a fashion disaster to wear a repeated outfit for an occasion, especially Halloween! However, getting the most mileage out of my purchase was on the top of my mind. Joked to a couple of my friends that they will probably see me wearing the exact outfit again, next year. Always a Geisha Girl. WATCH OUT FOR THIS SPACE IN 2010 !!!

Anyway, Cherlynn babe & I would like to sincerely thank all of you who turned up for the party! ( especially Soy Hoon, who helped us since mid-afternoon. I love you, dear. Thank You so much. )  Having to organize the bulk of the gatherings with friends/cliques is already time-consuming enough, but being a host just takes hell lot more effort & time. That’s the reason as to why I didn’t have a 21st Bdae party lol. Truth to be told, the both of us had great plans & ideas to ensure that the party was one that the guests wouldn’t forget. Unfortunately, lack of time and preparation became our greatest enemies as we realized that we didn’t have sufficient time to prepare the scary Halloween food that we originally planned for. ( Decaying Mouth, Scary eyeballs, Floating Hand Punch, Wormy Fruit Punch, etc).  =(   Kinda disappointing, to say the least. Nonetheless, 2 thumbs-up for the decorations!   So proud of my hard work. *Ego* Hope that everyone had their share of fun, in 1 way or another. Till’ Halloween 2010.

Cherlynn and her best pals.  =)

The neighbourhood kids went TRICK or TREAT – ing.  How adorable?!

Oops, Superman’s red undies are a little too big for our darling boy here. Nonetheless, he remains as the Cutie of the Night. 

So enthralled by the Halloween kids, that even the grown ups wanted to be part of the gang !
Compare & Contrast: Our pumpkins pale in comparison to theirs’.

The Angry Ghost descending the dark, lonely staircase.

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Time for Awards

Most Original Costume

“PIGLET”

Very Cute. Check out the Honey Pot !

Sexiest Lady in the House

Darn. Doesn’t Soy looks fabulous with her grey fringe, sparkling green nails and ultra figure-hugging bodysuit?

HOT !!!

My Favourite Trio !!!

It was so hilarious seeing Rach & Wendy trying on the fugly masks & garbage bags that we laughed like there’s no tomorrow.

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Lastly, not forgetting my Halloween Partner-In-Crime 2008 & 2009.

Cherlynn !

All of these wouldn’t have happened, had it not been for you & your enthusiasm. Up for more, next year?
loves.

All the love in the world

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Look into my eyes & tell me that I’m adorable.

Pics of Archie’s puppy training classmate.

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Happy Halloween !!!

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