Xperia arc

I have got my new phone today, thanks to Darling No 1.

It was 2 weeks too early, I reckon, but it is a good phone to have! It is the Xperia arc!

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This is the box, with a matt feel.

The reverse side of the box, showing the Android sign, the special camera function Exmor R, the connection to HDMI, movie viewing with Quick Time, certified Wifi connection (covered by the Security sticker), and the DLNA, with also Bravia Engine. If you want greater details, you can visit www.sonyericsson.com.

These are the accessories in the box, all except my phone and the charger.

There are:

SAR Information / FCC Statement / Declaration of Conformity
Important Information (from Sony Ericsson)
My First Hour
Preloaded Apps
eWarranty (Free*additioanl 3 months warranty)
Charger-cum-USB wire
HDMI Cable
Ear piece (Black)

Here's my new buy, still charging :)

I shall post more updates later!
Thank you Darling No 1 *smile*

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I wrote earlier about the Barley Drink and Snow Lotus Soup.

But I forgot to tell you how long to cook them. Actually I prefer letting the soup slowly mature so I always cook over small fire. that means you can simmer the soup over 2 hours. You can also use a Slow Cooker for this purpose. It makes the soup extra sweet.

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Stay Home Day

Today is a Stay Home Day for me.

Wanted to bring my Darlings out, but the thunder frightened my Darling No 2 so much that he had to take shelter in my lap. (He wasn't in any mood to go out, not that I don't want to bring him).

I then decided to boil some soup.

This is a $7 pre-packed Chinese soup from my local neighborhood shop - Shop & Save. I am sure you can also get this from else where. Normally the price ranges from $3.50 to $5. I got this as I had never tried this recipe before. And I always buy those soup that "cools" the body. That's the power of Chinese herbs!

This is how the package looks like: Snow Lotus Soup. I did not use the claypot to cook my soup though, I use a normal metal pot. And I just found out there are other Lotus Soup out there too!

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Well, if you can see, here are some preparation guide and picture of what the soup is suppose to do:

 


When I tear open the packet, you can see that all the ingredients are packed individually. There's also this white thing that's wrapped in the plastic white protective sheet, normally for fruits.

Here's a closer view. I think this is the special lotus thing.

And last night I soaked some Chinese Barley and you can see the bubbles forming on the top of the water surface. From Wikipedia, Barley also can be used to make beer. Thus I deduce you can either drink beer or barley to cool your body! ;p Well, since I can't feed beer to my Darlings, I choose a simple Barley Drink!

Well here are the simple ingredients:

1 Cup of Barley

3 Cups of Water (may be added to taste)

3 Pieces of Winter Melon

3 Pieces of Rock Sugar (may be added to taste)

*Water must cover the ingredients

Well, it is a rainy day after all :)

Hope the rain will cool down the Earth and my fiery heart!

 



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Special Day

Today is a special day. It is the Election Day for Vote2011 and it is the day I get
special stuff for my Darlings!

Got these for my Darling No 2 because he seems to be really itchy these few
days.

There's the whole thing!

See how Darling 2 and Darling 3 is now.

And how I got them to sit so still?
With all the treats, of course

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Singapore National Pledge

We, the citizens of Singapore,

pledge ourselves as one united people,

regardless of race, language or religion,

to build a democratic society

based on justice and equality

so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and

progress for our nation.

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Funny analogy about Singapore 2011 Election

Saw this from RenoTalk (Link is here http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=40298)

"I need your urgent advice about employing a maid. As a busy mother, I need someone reliable to help out at home.
My maid is from Profits Agency Pte (PAP) and she has worked for me for a long time. Her mother worked for my parents and did an excellent job, so I had faith in her. For several years her performance has been very good, but recently she has become arrogant and insensitive, and is making lots of mistakes.

For example:

1) She flooded my kitchen – she told me that the drain pipe has blocked (she was supposed to clear it once a month but didn’t). Then she assured me that it is very rare and won’t happen again in the near future. Guess what? It flooded again within a year!

2) She didn’t close a window and my terrier dog escaped. I was so worried cos he is dangerous and could bite lots of people. After the incident, she didn’t apologise and just shrugged her shoulders saying “What to do, it has happened.” Fortunately my neighbor found the dog and we locked it up again. 

3) Without consulting me, she has been bringing in strangers for my house's maintenance work. She says they charge low wages and keep costs down, but they eat my food, make a lot of noise and rest on my bed. I think they even tried to seduce my husband. It stopped feeling like my home, more like a cheap hotel, and I don’t always want to come back at the end of the day.

4) When she first came to work for me, I instructed her to clean the different parts of the house at least once a week. But for some time she has stopped taking care of the bedrooms of PP and H; they are now dirty and messy. I asked why and she told me that the kids had been disobedient, so she was neglecting their bedrooms as a punishment (she has forgotten that she is paid to clean all the rooms). 

Even though my maid has worked for me for many years and I value what she has done in the past, I think she is now getting complacent. Her attitude is imperious and dismissive. She ignores my comments and basically treats my feedback as "noise". I wrote to the agency about her behavior; they assured me that they are the best agency around and all their maids are “Commited to Serve” – but I think it is just rhetoric and I don’t see that in her actions. Her salary is much higher than maids in other countries, but the agency say this is to keep her honest and stop her moving to another employer. They say there is a limited supply of maids, and Singapore isn’t big enough for more than one good maid agency, so I should not trust their competitors.

I have to decide whether to renew my maid’s 5-year employment contract. When we discussed this she said that she is now part of a team, and if I want her I must also accept her friends doing part-time work for me. One friend is very inexperienced, can't do basic tasks or explain what she intends to do. I suspect that she is actually underage. When interviewed, she only seemed interested in her days-off and visiting Universal Studios. When she couldn't answer my questions she stomped her foot and exclaimed, "I don't know what to say!" But I am still expected to pay her a high salary.

Now there happen to be a few other maid agencies - Workhard Pte (WP), New Solutions Pte (NSP), Super Personnel Pte (SPP) and Star Domestica Pte (SDP) - that offered me some helpers who seem sincere, genuine and intelligent. They are keen to work, willing to assist me and have a good attitude. I know that they may take a bit of time to learn how everything works, but frankly I am inclined to give them a chance.

People say that the devil you know is better than one you don’t. But I feel that I can’t tahan my current maid anymore. Do you think I should sack my current maid and try out a new one? Appreciate your advice. 

Footnote: I live in Tanjong Pagar GRC and it seems like I have no choice about my maid agency afterall - I will have to stick with my current maid. For those of you who are fortunate enough to have a choice, celebrate your blessed privilege and exercise your choice wisely. My best wishes to you

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Gastronomia

Darling No 1 knew I wasn't feeling too good and gave me something nice!

He didn't buy it but he gave me anyway!

Wow! I thought it was just a chocolate cake but the texture was really nice! And it is sweet with a bit of the dark chocolate bitterness that I love so much! It really turned my mood!

Too bad I couldn't share with Darling No 2 or Darling No 3. And it is all for me *grins*

It came in a microwavable box for easy reheat.

And once I opened it, you can see the glistering chocolate just waiting to melt in your mouth!
When I lifted the cover, Darling No 2 came running to me! and he never does that except for really nice food!
But I have never fed him chocolate before, so imagine that, he knows!


And this is after a few bites. I just couldn't stop at one!
And it motivated me to blog about it! haha

It is really a mood enhancer... Girls, go for it! and Guys, this is something you have to get for your girl friends :)

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Dog Walk - 26 March 2011

Took these pictures when my parents were on their Hong Kong trip.

Had 2 peaceful weeks to myself (amid my younger brother around the house).
My elder brother went for a "holiday" too; national service or what they call "reservist". He was confined (yes that is the word) to a restricted area and couldn't come home to eat the tasty Sharkfin Chicken Soup I cooked on the first Monday of that Freedom Week ;p

Well these were taken on 26 March, a delightful Saturday. After the walk.

Me and Darling No 2.

I took quite a few takes of us at my door, trying to get the perfect picture.

 

And now, some of the flowers my daddy has been nurturing. He is good! I wish I have his green hands but plants just wither when I am around.

His orchid. Brought back home by mummy.

 

These are I think some other tropical plants. Not sure what are their names.

This one is definitely African Violet. The same type that used to grow in my Kampung home in Chua Chu Kang. Number 202 too. Add me on Facebook if u were my neighbor before :)

I remember I had some younger kids who were from the nearby coffeeshop. I miss my childhood! Those were the days, indeed.

Erm, another angle of the orchid.

And more of the tropical flower.

 

My favorite Bitch, ops, Darling No 3.

 

And my Darling No 2 who keeps me company every night (well, nearly). He is a darling!

The 2 loves of my life. Now.

A tribute to the fish tank that my daddy maintains outside my front door. Don't know where he get this. It keeps the MP reminded of my dad! He is always so proud when he relates to friends (and family) when the MP told him, oh I remember your tank! ;p

 

These are the decorations on the top tank.

My corridor. A delight to go out everyday to be greeted by beautiful plants. And I love the bamboo!

And my gate.

 

Taking these in case I am moving out. Hopefully soon. More news soon!

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