2 things i learnt recently
1. When the instructions say 2 teaspoons of water (20-25ml) of water, it means max. 25ml. My stupid raisins & oatmeat cookie mix ended too watery !@#$%^&*()
2. Never never try to bake smarties... they'll just explode their brains out and become burnt!
Dad's off to Houston on a business trip and guess who's in-charge! Me!! This morn the whole family went out to breakfast. Being in a state of semi-consciousness (long time never wake up at 6:10am liao), i made the bad choice of having chwee kueh from a "new" stall. Super regrets!!! The chai poh all soft soft and the chwee kueh soft soft and blend!! bleh!!!
Then had to follow my Dad marketing, in case food runs out and I have to go buy stuff from his "favourite stores". It was quite interesting, long time never follow anyone marketing liao. The pork seller was super fast!! Cut the meat super fast, count money super fast... I was quite intimidated... And i also didn't know that there are stalls in the wet market selling frozen chicken wings, thought only can get from super market.
As we were walking to the car, Dad takes a look at my slippers and says wear so nice for what. I was like HUH??! It's just normal slippers loh. He claims that i should get marketing slippers, and shows off his "marketing slipper". Is there a difference??! Slippers are slippers loh!!
Yesterday i intro-ed Cat to a game cos i got stuck at level 2, thinking she could help me solve it. Scully I ended up solving the game myself and helping Cat thru level 2... ehhe left her stuck at level 3 after i finished the game and went to take a nap heheh ; p
Wonder if she still need spoilers ; )
Friday, July 29, 2005
Monday, July 18, 2005
Betty Crocker Walnut Supreme Brownie Mix
Yes, I know it looks like a tray full of brown muck, but YES it's brownies!! Decided to make some brownies, so i went to the supermarket w CC and Rus.
Was gonna make brownies from scratch, then i saw the Betty Crocker Walnut Supreme Brownie Mix. Had to decide between buying lotsa packets of different ingredients and measuring out everything and 1 box of instant mix... and well guess which one won hehe.
Definately did not regret my decision, the brownies were so easy to make, it didn't take me more than 1 hr.
Just mix up the stuff, throw it in the oven and voila! *
They were a bit too sweet but overall they tasted pretty good. But if you only knew what when into it and how sinful it is!
*This information is especially for those who are planning to impress their boyfriends w their great cooking skills ; p
Thursday, July 14, 2005
My Maths really Fail
Today i was feeling kaypoh so i went to NKF site and look look see at their financial summary.
Then see their accounts and was wondering how come all the figures seem so low...
In 2004, take the total employee cost and divide it by the no. of employees
27,125/996 = 27.23 (round up 2 figs)
Each employee make $27.23 a mth??! $27,125? Then how the CEO make $600k??
Actually need to add some zeros... damn maths fail ; )
Then see their accounts and was wondering how come all the figures seem so low...
In 2004, take the total employee cost and divide it by the no. of employees
27,125/996 = 27.23 (round up 2 figs)
Each employee make $27.23 a mth??! $27,125? Then how the CEO make $600k??
Actually need to add some zeros... damn maths fail ; )
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Need for transparency in charitable organisations!
This is supposed to be a blog for crafts stuff and such but I'm truly disturbed by NKF's CEO!
I can understand if a CEO is paid $25k but a 10-12mth bonus? That's really ridiculous considering the fact that NKF is supposed to be a charitable organisation.
The NKF should justify to the public as to why TT Durai deserves such a big bonus! It's not as if he helped NKF to make lots of money, unless you consider getting people to donate "earning money". If that's the case, it's even more reason why he should not get the bonus cos people are donating to the charity and not for him to have a 10-12mth bonus!!!
I can't understand why NKF pays road tax for his merc when it's being driven by his wife! I think it's sufficient if they were to reimburse him per trip or for any parking charges. Although the board authorised him to travel business class, he travelled 1st class on other airlines. Although he didn't exceed the budget but the main issue here is he was only entitled to travel business class!
It feels like they're trying to hide information from us. NKF claim that the donations will not last more than 3 yrs, but this is only if they subsidise the full costs, but they don't, so calculations should have been made with considerations to the fact of partial subsidies!
And as for Mrs GCT, who considers TT Durai's salary and bonus to be peanuts, if this is the pay of a CEO from some MNC i got nothing to say but this money comes from the public!! Unless she donates this kind of money every year I'm shocked that she can actually say such a thing! I'd give Mr GCT respect, but her, for saying such a thing no way man!!
A big thanks to ST who chose to fight this lawsuit and to their lawyer for digging out all these "private" information. Sadly it came a little too late for all those people who regret donating as all the NKF shows are over.
The only way to prevent such issues from happening again is to have some sort of a check in place and to have more transparency, so that public's trust won't be misplaced!
I can understand if a CEO is paid $25k but a 10-12mth bonus? That's really ridiculous considering the fact that NKF is supposed to be a charitable organisation.
The NKF should justify to the public as to why TT Durai deserves such a big bonus! It's not as if he helped NKF to make lots of money, unless you consider getting people to donate "earning money". If that's the case, it's even more reason why he should not get the bonus cos people are donating to the charity and not for him to have a 10-12mth bonus!!!
I can't understand why NKF pays road tax for his merc when it's being driven by his wife! I think it's sufficient if they were to reimburse him per trip or for any parking charges. Although the board authorised him to travel business class, he travelled 1st class on other airlines. Although he didn't exceed the budget but the main issue here is he was only entitled to travel business class!
It feels like they're trying to hide information from us. NKF claim that the donations will not last more than 3 yrs, but this is only if they subsidise the full costs, but they don't, so calculations should have been made with considerations to the fact of partial subsidies!
And as for Mrs GCT, who considers TT Durai's salary and bonus to be peanuts, if this is the pay of a CEO from some MNC i got nothing to say but this money comes from the public!! Unless she donates this kind of money every year I'm shocked that she can actually say such a thing! I'd give Mr GCT respect, but her, for saying such a thing no way man!!
A big thanks to ST who chose to fight this lawsuit and to their lawyer for digging out all these "private" information. Sadly it came a little too late for all those people who regret donating as all the NKF shows are over.
The only way to prevent such issues from happening again is to have some sort of a check in place and to have more transparency, so that public's trust won't be misplaced!
Sunday, July 10, 2005
War of the Worlds
Quite a realistic movie, it's a bit scary because it's so possible that something like that can actually happen. Was thinking about what i'd do if something like that really happens, but Singapore quite small so no where to really run and hide also hehe.
Shall go to the library and borrow the book soon. Anyway, i think that Steven Spielberg has something for aliens and little girls after all E.T. was directed by him too. I think he also directed close encounters of the third kind but i can't really remember if there was a little girl in that though.
Shall go to the library and borrow the book soon. Anyway, i think that Steven Spielberg has something for aliens and little girls after all E.T. was directed by him too. I think he also directed close encounters of the third kind but i can't really remember if there was a little girl in that though.
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Jiffy Corn Muffins
I made muffins! It was really easy using instant mix ; ) All i had to do was throw in an egg and some milk and mix. Anyway came to the conclusion that the taste of the corn muffins wasn't very strong so i ended up adding banana flavouring to the 2nd batch.
The next time i do this think i'll try to look for corn flavouring (is there such a thing?) and maybe add in some sweet corn bits, or i'll try Kenny Roger's corn muffins recipe!
http://www.menwholooklikekennyrogers.com/muffins.html
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (do we have this in singapore??)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup frozen yellow corn
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cream together butter, sugar, honey, eggs and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add flour, cornmeal and baking powder and blend thoroughly. Add milk while mixing.
4. Add corn to mixture and combine by hand until corn is worked in.
5. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan and fill each cup with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until muffins begin to turn brown on top.
The next time i do this think i'll try to look for corn flavouring (is there such a thing?) and maybe add in some sweet corn bits, or i'll try Kenny Roger's corn muffins recipe!
http://www.menwholooklikekennyrogers.com/muffins.html
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (do we have this in singapore??)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup frozen yellow corn
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cream together butter, sugar, honey, eggs and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add flour, cornmeal and baking powder and blend thoroughly. Add milk while mixing.
4. Add corn to mixture and combine by hand until corn is worked in.
5. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan and fill each cup with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until muffins begin to turn brown on top.
Friday, July 08, 2005
Dim Sum Buffet
Another face stuffing session today with CC's school mates!
Venue: Padang Palace @ SRC
Poison: Dim Sum Buffet
Verdict: Not bad, the prawns quite fresh & service is quite good but no chee cheong fan!
Look what Mic Ng made me! Isn't it so sweet and cute!
Went over to Raffles City after that and the shopping temptation took over. Quite proud of myself managed to control and buy only 1 (really smart looking) skirt from Mango. The damage was $43, but it was more then 50% off! Actual price $90, pretty good justification right ; )
Then i followed CC to Bishan. His precious PS2 broke down so he had to replace it. And whilst he was testing it out i was at the supermarket and i finally managed to find this!! Yes i've been looking for corn muffin mix ever since i read this article in ST and then had visions of Kenny Roger's corn muffins floating in my head. Think it's not the same brand but what the heck!
Venue: Padang Palace @ SRC
Poison: Dim Sum Buffet
Verdict: Not bad, the prawns quite fresh & service is quite good but no chee cheong fan!
Look what Mic Ng made me! Isn't it so sweet and cute!
Went over to Raffles City after that and the shopping temptation took over. Quite proud of myself managed to control and buy only 1 (really smart looking) skirt from Mango. The damage was $43, but it was more then 50% off! Actual price $90, pretty good justification right ; )
Then i followed CC to Bishan. His precious PS2 broke down so he had to replace it. And whilst he was testing it out i was at the supermarket and i finally managed to find this!! Yes i've been looking for corn muffin mix ever since i read this article in ST and then had visions of Kenny Roger's corn muffins floating in my head. Think it's not the same brand but what the heck!
Thursday, July 07, 2005
I am addicted to flash games
Recently i've been playing these few flash games, play until hand pain hehe. They are pretty addictive so careful or u'll end up like me.
http://www.maggiemarket.com/
- Dai Pai Dong
- Kill Time in Office
- HK Cafe
Oh this game pretty interesting too though it gets easier in the later stages http://radio-canada.ca/television/ciaobella_english/vflash/jeu/laBellaRomanza.html.
Then for all those people who played the Crimson Room and enjoyed it, the Viridian Room is out!
Enjoy yourselves and don't get caught playing game in the office ; )
http://www.maggiemarket.com/
- Dai Pai Dong
- Kill Time in Office
- HK Cafe
Oh this game pretty interesting too though it gets easier in the later stages http://radio-canada.ca/television/ciaobella_english/vflash/jeu/laBellaRomanza.html.
Then for all those people who played the Crimson Room and enjoyed it, the Viridian Room is out!
Enjoy yourselves and don't get caught playing game in the office ; )
Monday, July 04, 2005
Cream of Sweet Corn Soup
It's been a great lazy past week! Spend most of it lazing around with CC... : ) I managed to do a few "productive" things though, I bought my sewing machine, it's a brother LX5070.
Dad's been bugging me to get my driving license, so I finally went to sign up for driving lessons, though I can only start in Sept but it'll give me some time to get my advanced theory done, so it pretty much works out fine. There's a 2 mth contract job at LH that I'm intending to apply for and it ends in Sept too, so it's all good if you ask me!
Spend some time today updating my resume, seems to me that there were times that i had to work like hell, but after reading my updated resume, somehow it doesn't really look like much, maybe i was being too modest or perhaps i didn't work that hard after all??!
Felt I needed to get a bit of exercise so I've started doing Pilates at a Sports Centre at Yishun Stadium with Winnie & Isabella. If you're like me, a lazy girl who doesn't like to sweat too much and if you're not looking for a cardiovascular type of exercise, than Pilates is your answer! Don't get me wrong, it certainly isn't easy, you gotta concentrate on your breathing and position and you get to feel your muscles trembling away but hey sweatless exercise!!
After my 1st session, I went to the nearby kopi tiam with CC and we pigged out. Hehe not exactly very healthy, but it was definately enjoyable ; )
CC made Rosti with help from me and his Mom, it was pretty fun to sit around and grate potato. I think it's really simple and really yummy! We ate til we were super full and jelat from the sour cream.
Deb and Russell were at home today 'cos it was Youth Day so Rus, Anna & i made some cream of sweet corn soup. I know what you people are thinking and NO! it's not the instant type hehe. The soup was pretty easy to make, not much preparation was needed, I think the main thing was blending the soup. Overall I felt the result was not too bad though it was on the thick side.
So basically this is what we had for dinner.
- Cream of Sweet Corn Soup
- Sandwiches
- Salad (out of a bag, but i added some green pepper, cherry tomatos & egg!)
Time taken for soup & salad: 2hrs
Dad's been bugging me to get my driving license, so I finally went to sign up for driving lessons, though I can only start in Sept but it'll give me some time to get my advanced theory done, so it pretty much works out fine. There's a 2 mth contract job at LH that I'm intending to apply for and it ends in Sept too, so it's all good if you ask me!
Spend some time today updating my resume, seems to me that there were times that i had to work like hell, but after reading my updated resume, somehow it doesn't really look like much, maybe i was being too modest or perhaps i didn't work that hard after all??!
Felt I needed to get a bit of exercise so I've started doing Pilates at a Sports Centre at Yishun Stadium with Winnie & Isabella. If you're like me, a lazy girl who doesn't like to sweat too much and if you're not looking for a cardiovascular type of exercise, than Pilates is your answer! Don't get me wrong, it certainly isn't easy, you gotta concentrate on your breathing and position and you get to feel your muscles trembling away but hey sweatless exercise!!
After my 1st session, I went to the nearby kopi tiam with CC and we pigged out. Hehe not exactly very healthy, but it was definately enjoyable ; )
CC made Rosti with help from me and his Mom, it was pretty fun to sit around and grate potato. I think it's really simple and really yummy! We ate til we were super full and jelat from the sour cream.
Deb and Russell were at home today 'cos it was Youth Day so Rus, Anna & i made some cream of sweet corn soup. I know what you people are thinking and NO! it's not the instant type hehe. The soup was pretty easy to make, not much preparation was needed, I think the main thing was blending the soup. Overall I felt the result was not too bad though it was on the thick side.
So basically this is what we had for dinner.
- Cream of Sweet Corn Soup
- Sandwiches
- Salad (out of a bag, but i added some green pepper, cherry tomatos & egg!)
Time taken for soup & salad: 2hrs
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