urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg keiko keiko 2008-04-13T15:23:08Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:233754 2008-04-13T15:23:08Z 2008-04-13T15:23:08Z One of the 'to-buy' titles<br /><br /><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qksIvyPgL._SL500_AA240_.jpg"><br /><br /><b>Not a Box <br />by Antoinette Portis</b><br /><br />Editorial Reviews<br /><br />From School Library Journal<br />PreSchool-Grade 1—In bold, unornamented line drawings of a rabbit and a box, the author-illustrator offers a paean to the time-honored imaginative play of young children who can turn a cardboard box into whatever their creativity can conjure. Through a series of paired questions and answers, the rabbit is queried about why he is sitting in, standing on, spraying, or wearing a box. Each time, he insists, "It's not a box!" and the opposite page reveals the many things a small child's pretending can make of one: a race car, a mountain, a burning building, a robot. One important caveat: the younger end of the intended audience is both literal and concrete in their approach to this material. The box itself, drawn as a one-dimensional rectangle, will be perceived by preschoolers to be flat and not readily understood as three-dimensional. Furthermore, those children are likely to interpret the "box's" transformation to be "magic," while five- and six-year-olds are able to make the cognitive conversion from flat rectangle to three-dimensional box and to understand that the transformation has been made by the rabbit's own imagination. Both audiences will enjoy the participatory aspect of identifying each of the rabbit's new inventions. Knowledgeable adults will bring along a large box to aid in understanding and to encourage even more ideas and play.—Kate McClelland, Perrot Memorial Library, Old Greenwich, CT <br />Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:202457 2006-07-06T15:43:22Z 2006-07-06T15:43:22Z Quite a number of us here went thru' the tart burning phase.<br /><br />I still have my barely used tart warmer<br /><img src="http://www.gocollect.com/images/Candles/300/20003.jpg"><br /><br />Mine is the blue colour one.<br /><br />Anybody wants it? Must collect from me latest by next fri cos i'm not bringing this to the new place. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:166228 2005-05-17T08:23:45Z 2005-05-17T08:23:45Z Was telling <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_farahdean' lj:user='farahdean' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://farahdean.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://farahdean.livejournal.com/'><b>farahdean</b></a></span> the other day that i need to go shoe shopping. <br />And i did :)<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/keiko_sg/paris103.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com"><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/keiko_sg/paris105.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com"><br /><br />The photos don't do justice to the lovely shade of green cos of the yellow lighting in the room. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:164297 2005-05-06T08:45:08Z 2005-05-06T08:45:08Z Tried macaroons the other day. *swoon* <br />The pastry just melts in your mouth.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.laduree.fr/images_produits/macarons_pdt1_2.jpg"><br /><br /><i>Today, macaroons are Ladurée’s leading brand and food-lovers from across the world come to number 16, rue Royale, 75, avenue des Champs-Elysées, 21 rue Bonaparte or 62 boulevard Haussmann to enjoy them.<br />Macaroons come in two sizes: the mini-macaroon or “gerbet” and full-size macaroons. Flavours vary with the seasons and a total of 20 different flavours exist <br /><br />New flavour : Gingerbread<br /><br />Flavours that are permanently available : Chocolate - Bitter chocolate - Vanilla - Coffee - Hazelnut praline - Rose petal - Pistachio - Raspberry - Lemon - Blackcurrant violet - Salted butter Caramel - Morello cherry Amaretto<br /><br />Summer flavours : Coconut - Blackcurrant violet - Lime Basil - Icy mint<br /><br />Winter flavours : Chestnut - Orange - Almond - Liquorice<br /><br />Special & temporary creations: <br />Apricot Ginger - Muscovado - Candyfloss - Havana - White amber - Indian Rose - Aniseed <br />Champagne - Orange Saffron - Lily-of-the-valley - Strawberry Poppy</i><br /><br />I would love to try the floral flavoured ones.<br /><br />Read more about it <a href="http://www.laduree.fr/boutiquemacarons_va.htm">here</a> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:163642 2005-05-04T09:45:16Z 2005-05-04T09:47:21Z Morning<br />1 cup of caramel tea<br />1 glass of grapefruit juice<br />3 glasses of evian<br />1 small sausage<br />1/2 half boiled egg<br />1 croissant<br />1 Danish pastry<br />1 slice of ham<br />1/2 bowl of cereal<br />1 cup fruit compote<br />handful of grapes<br />6 strawberries<br /><br />Afternoon<br />Not sure what it'll be yet depending on Joshua's sleeping schedule urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:161645 2005-04-18T01:40:14Z 2005-04-18T01:41:02Z Was at LV with <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_teokaren' lj:user='teokaren' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://teokaren.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://teokaren.livejournal.com/'><b>teokaren</b></a></span> yesterday and i found a bag that i can use as a diaper bag and for work<br /><br /><b>MULTIPLI-CITE </b><br /> Size: 15" x 10.5" Taille: 39 x 27 cm <br /> <br /><br /><img src="http://www.vuitton.com/MEDIA/products/images/M51162_large.jpg" alt="lv" /> <br /><br />Damage? $2060. Too much to pay for a bag :( Even if it's cheaper in Paris, I still can't justify the purchase.<br /><br />Think i'll just buy a LSS bag as a diaper bag urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:156815 2005-02-10T11:01:20Z 2005-02-10T14:09:26Z Thanks to all for your well-wishes in my previous post.<br /><br />Joshua's is progressing very well. He has been breast feeding every 2 hours. That explains why i can't be online so often.<br />My days just revolved around feeding and changing him. He poops after every feed.<br />I hope he'll catch up in his weight with this frequent feeding.<br /><br />He's definitely getting stronger. He kicks so much that he ends up kicking my caesearean wound if i'm not careful when feeding him. And he actually moves 90 degrees in the cot from where i originally placed him.<br /><br />Pics will come later. Once i get them sorted out.<br /><br />Ok, time to open "Joshua's Milk Bar" again :P urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:156542 2005-02-09T01:35:01Z 2005-02-10T10:54:18Z It all started with the “show” on Monday 31 Jan 05. Was getting impatient by Tuesday evening when there was no signs of contractions yet. Went for a walk around the estate hoping to bring on labour.<br /><br /><a name="cutid1"></a>Close to midnight, I felt a pain in my tummy. It felt like a tummy upset but nothing came out. Then it started feeling like menstrual cramp. I couldn’t sleep while hubby slept like a log. Didn’t know if the pain was really contractions. By 3.30am, the pain was coming like every 5 mins though it wasn’t the type of excruciating pain that I was expecting. Woke hubby up and told him that we better go to the hospital. I even took a shower, had a small slice of choc cake cos I was hungry and reached the hospital at 4.30am.<br /><br />Mid-wife checked my cervix, I was only 2 cm dilated. She cleared my bowels and put me on the CTG machine to monitor baby’s heartbeat and my contractions while we watched the English Premier League match between Man U and Arsenal.<br /><br />Pain was getting a little more intense at some point and the midwife came in because she could monitor from her station outside that she detected some distress in baby’s heartbeat. My gynae was called for and he arrived closed to 6am. Decided to burst my water to check. I was so tensed up when he burst the bag that the laughing gas did not help at all.<br /><br />There were traces of meconium in the water, a sign that baby has already passed motion. He called for an emergency C-section immediately. From the grim look on his face, I knew that it was something serious and couldn’t stop sobbing and trembling. Was wheeled to the operating theatre. Everything was in a blur and so surreal, just like a scene from ER. I remembered telling the nurse that i had remnants of nail polish left on my toes and she removed them for me. Pediatrician and Anesthesian was already there. There were some small talk between the doctors – the anesthecian rode his bike here. Gynae tried to assure me that everything will be alright. Anesthesian stuck a needle into my hand, placed a mask over me and I was knocked out…….<br /><br />The next thing I knew was something tapping my cheek and calling out my name. I tried to open my eyes but couldn’t. Couldn’t talk also as my throat was very dry. Could only give a soft croak. It was a scary feeling, being able to hear what was happening but not being able to respond. As I was being wheeled out of the operating theatre, I heard the nurse mentioned that baby is in the neo-natal intensive care unit. My heart sank when I heard that. As much as I tried to break out of consciousness, I couldn’t. Next I heard hubby’s voice, he seemed to be talking to someone on the phone, telling the person that baby was delivered at 7.04am. From the tone of his voice, he sounded happy. A sense of relief came over me. As the nurses transferred me over to the bed in the room, I managed to whisper and asked if baby is alright. Nurse assured me that baby is ok. Hubby came in and told me that baby is in ICU because the doctors wanted to monitor him in case he ingested some of the meconium. His vital signs are very good and he was very alert when he was brought out of the operating theatre. I later found out from gynae that 1 in 3 babies die from meconium poisoning.<br />(ETA : Not exactly meconium poisoning. the medical term is meconunium aspiration. baby's lungs get infected if he inhales / ingested the meconium which could lead to further complications)<br /><br />Hubby showed me a picture of baby taken when he was wheeled out of the operating theatre. That was my first “meeting” with Joshua. As I was on the drip and feeling extremely concussed from the GA, I couldn’t go to the ICU to visit Joshua. He was finally brought to me at 1pm that day. My 1st reaction when I saw him was that he looks so small and fragile since his weight is only 2.41 kg. His length 50 cm, which is within the average length, given his daddy and mommy are both of lanky frame, I’m not surprised.<br /><br />Despite the traumatic birth experience, I really thankful and feel so blessed.<br /><br />I’m thankful to God for the wonderful gift of life. I remembered sitting in the gynae’s office last May asking him what could be wrong with me after suffering 2 failed pregnancies. God chose to surprise me with this pregnancy the following month. Tears always well up whenI think of how close I was in losing Joshua if we did not discover that he was already in distress. Every morning in the hospital, the nun will come and pray with us and we are reminded of how fortunate and blessed we are.<br /><br />I’m also very thankful for having a supportive hubby. As the confinement lady can only come this coming Saturday, he took leave all the way to cook, clean and mother both baby and me. And he still found the time to update the Baby Book. I’m so ashamed to say that he’s better in handling Joshua than me.<br /><br />I’m also very blessed to have many good friends who send their well wishes. Our hospital room was filled with hampers, gifts and flowers that hubby had to make 2 trips to bring the things back. Sorry, if I missed out sending the birth announcement to some of you in LJ-land. I was too groggy and didn’t know who I’ve sent the messages too. Nevertheless, I’m so glad that some of you took the time to visit me in the hospital. Sorry that I was a bit concussed that day :P<br />Thanks to <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_farahdean' lj:user='farahdean' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://farahdean.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://farahdean.livejournal.com/'><b>farahdean</b></a></span> , <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_teokaren' lj:user='teokaren' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://teokaren.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://teokaren.livejournal.com/'><b>teokaren</b></a></span> , <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_babyflite' lj:user='babyflite' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://babyflite.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://babyflite.livejournal.com/'><b>babyflite</b></a></span>, <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_tomatojuice' lj:user='tomatojuice' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://tomatojuice.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://tomatojuice.livejournal.com/'><b>tomatojuice</b></a></span> , <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_vixette7' lj:user='vixette7' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://vixette7.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://vixette7.livejournal.com/'><b>vixette7</b></a></span> ,<span class='ljuser ljuser-name_makeupmag' lj:user='makeupmag' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://makeupmag.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://makeupmag.livejournal.com/'><b>makeupmag</b></a></span>, <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_meow123' lj:user='meow123' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://meow123.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://meow123.livejournal.com/'><b>meow123</b></a></span>, <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_michanat' lj:user='michanat' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=michanat'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=michanat'><b>michanat</b></a></span> for the gift. I hope I didn’t miss out anyone here :P <br /><br />Sorry for the long-winded post but this was such an experience that I have to write it somewhere. Someday, I show this to Joshua Kyle what daddy and mommy had through to bring him to the world. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:151308 2005-01-01T07:10:11Z 2005-01-01T07:11:11Z <b>Aries (March 21 - April 19)<br /><br />Your January Horoscope by Susan Miller</b><br /><br />Extracts<br /><i>If you are attached, you will enjoy this lovely full moon, too. You may be on a romantic vacation for two, or you might attend a party or wedding within four days of <b>January 25</b>. If so, this would be quite luxurious--an event not to miss! The fifth house, the area of your chart that will be so lit up, rules pregnancy and birth, so you might find out that <b>a baby is on the way</b>---cause for much celebration. </i><br /><br />Hold on baby! As much as mommy would love to see you, can wait till CNY? please? urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:149183 2004-12-19T06:42:09Z 2004-12-19T07:58:32Z <b>Clothing</b><br />1. Short sleeve top - Bought 4 pc (do i need somemore?)<br />2. Long sleeve top – Bought 3 pcs<br />3. Short pants – Bought 2 pcs<br />4. Long pants – Bought 1 pc (think I need more)<br />5. Rompers – Bought 3 pcs (think I need more)<br />6. Sleepsuit – Bought 1 pc <br />7. Clothes for going out – Plenty (thanks to daddy)<br />8. <strike>Mittens</strike> – Got 5 sets<br />9. <strike>Booties</strike> – Got 2 sets<br />10. <strike>Socks </strike> – 1 pack of 3<br />11. <strike>Bibs</strike> – Done<br />12. Hat – (Do I need this? already got hooded blanket)<br />13. <strike>Cloth Nappy</strike> – Got 1 pack of 10<br />14. Disposable diaper<br /><br /><b>Baby Care / Bathing</b><br />1. Baby Bath / Shampoo<br />2. Bath Hooded Towel – Got 2 sets<br />3. <strike>Face Towel / Hanky</strike> – Got 9pcs<br />4. <strike>Bath tub</strike> – Mt A gives this<br />5. <strike>Baby Powder</strike> – Karen gave me the Burt’s Bee<br />6. <strike>Baby Powder Puff case</strike><br />7. Cotton Wool – Facial cotton, can?<br />8. Lotion / Oil<br />9. Ruyi Oil<br />10. <strike>Nail Clipper</strike><br />11. <strike>Soft brush / comb</strike><br />12. Safety Pin<br />13. <strike>Changing Mat</strike><br />14. Nappy Liner<br />15. <strike>Wet Wipes</strike> – Got 3 packs but this is never enough<br />16. Nappy Rash Cream<br /><br /><b>Everyday Use / Feeding</b><br />1. <strike>Breast Pump</strike> - Bought Medela Dual Pump<br />2. <strike>Milk Bottles</strike> - Got 6 NUK bottles<br />3. <strike>Bottle Brush</strike><br />4. <strike>Bottle steriliser</strike> - Got Pigeon steam sterilizer<br />5. <strike>Bottle brush</strike><br />6. <strike>Bottle / Food warmer</strike><br />7. <strike>Thermometer</strike><br />8. Fever Cool Plaster<br />9. Milk Bottle Holder - won't need this so soon if BFing is successful<br />10. Milk Powder Container ditto above<br />11. <strike>Hot water flask</strike><br />12. <strike>Pacifier</strike> (don’t hope to use this but got 1 just in case)<br /><br /><b>Bedding</b><br />1. Cot - checking out the hand-me-down from SIL<br />2. <strike>Playpen</strike> - <br />3. Bedding Set (sheets, pillow / bolster covers)<br />4. Mattress<br />5. Pillow - Got 1 for above 6mths. Still need 1 for newborn and the towkay husk type)<br />6. Bolster - Karen gave me one<br />7. Mosquito net<br />8. <strike>Blanket </strike><br /><br /><b>Maternity</b><br />1. Breast Pad<br />2. Nursing Bra<br />3. Nipple Cream<br />4. Sanitary Pads<br />5. Disposable panties<br /><br /><b>On the Go</b><br />1. <strike>Sling</strike>- Bought!<br />2. Car Seat<br />3. Stroller <br />4. Moses basket - SIL will pass me one<br />5. Diaper bag<br /><br /><b>Toys</b><br />1. Rattle<br />2. Crib toys / Musical mobile<br />3. Fisherprice Swing<br /><br />Not too bad. Almost there! urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:145899 2004-11-29T14:06:14Z 2004-11-29T14:06:14Z Helping a friend to sell this<br /><br />1 mth Philip Wain gym membership (inc classes) plus $300 worth of treatment eg. body contouring, facial, spa valued at $780. Willing to let go at $300(neg). Voucher must be redeemable by 31 Dec 04 ie must start using the gym latest by 1 Jan 05.<br /><br />Anyone interested? urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:140802 2004-11-13T00:09:57Z 2004-11-13T00:11:56Z This is so cool<br /><br /><img src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/browneyedbaby_1816_4367214" alt="ella" height="140" width="160" /> <br />US$110<br /><br />You can add on the following frills:<br />Monogram - US$15<br />Matching Changing mat - US$15<br />Matching Bottle bag - US$15<br />Makeup pouch - US$15<br /><br />Not cheap man after adding all the frills and shipping!<br /><br />The totes are cheaper and comes in 4 styles starting from US$40.<br />This is cute but not quite practical<br /><img src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/browneyedbaby_1814_2342" alt="ella" height="140" width="150" /> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:140744 2004-11-12T23:47:14Z 2004-11-12T23:47:14Z Had my eyes set on this for the longest time but err... at A$275, don't think it's worth the price<br /><br /><img src="http://shop.oioi.com.au/images/catalogue/vs13741/vs13741-gr126.jpg" alt="doc bag" /> <br />-leather bag with pale pink contrast stitching<br />-Includes three pin badges - a choice of - "It's a Girl" (Pink), "It's a Boy" (Blue), "It's Twins" (Pink)<br />-internal zip pockets for nappies, wipes, mobile phone holder etc<br />-pale pink nylon interior, black accessories<br />-large padded microfibre change mat<br />-insulated bottle holder<br />-pvc mess/wipes bagmagnetic snap closure<br />-protective metal feet on base of bag<br /><br />This one is more affordable at A$130 but i'm wondering if it's roomy enough. <br />Plus point : Doesn't look like a diaper bag!<br />Con : Hub can't help to carry this without looking ku-niang<br />Oops! just saw that it's sold out already :(<br /><img src="http://shop.oioi.com.au/images/catalogue/vs13741/vs13741-gr128.jpg" alt="hobo" /> <br /><br />This looks ok too<br /><img src="http://shop.oioi.com.au/images/catalogue/vs13741/vs13741-gr142.jpg" alt="hobo" /> <br />-polyester printed canvas<br />-internal pockets for nappies, wipes etc.<br />-red interior and accessories<br />-large padded micro fibre change mat<br />-insulated bottle holder<br />-pvc mess/wipes bagclip for keys<br />-zip top closure<br />-outer pockets for mobile phone<br />-5cm wide web adjustable shoulder strap<br /><br />I like this too! A$149<br /><img src="http://shop.oioi.com.au/images/catalogue/vs13741/vs13741-gr119.jpg" alt="hobo" /> <br /> pockets<br />-Microfibre outer zip pockets for wallets, keys, mobile phone etc.<br />-Elasticised exterior side pockets with Pink leather bow detail<br />-Chocolate nylon lining and accessories<br />-large padded microfibre change mat<br />-insulated bottle holder<br />-pvc mess/wipes bag<br />-Chocolate colour detachable web strapprotective metal feet on base<br />-Quality web double handle straps<br />But i'm just thinking if the handles are too short.<br /><br />Hmm...which one should i get? urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:133314 2004-09-08T12:59:08Z 2004-09-08T12:59:08Z There's a promo for Stella EDP at Tangs again. 2 bottles of 50ml selling for $132, so that works out to be $66 per bottle compared to the usual price of $98.<br /><br />I'm helping a colleague to let go one of it at $66. Any takers, just let me know. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:132240 2004-09-03T05:14:40Z 2004-09-03T05:16:33Z Thanks to <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_ppie' lj:user='ppie' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://ppie.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://ppie.livejournal.com/'><b>ppie</b></a></span>, *muack*, my gmail account is keiko22sg@gmail.com urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:130276 2004-08-06T15:16:26Z 2004-08-06T15:20:25Z Took advantage of the storewide discount at Robinsons and MPH and got myself these today<br /><br /><b>Mustela Stretchmark Cream</b><br /><img src="http://www.mustela.com/ang/imageprod/vergetures_double_action.jpg.jpg" alt="mustela" /> <br />i better start using it early before any damage is done!<br /><br /><br /><b>The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two</b><br /><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0316779059.01._PE_PIdp-schmoo2,TopRight,7,-26_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg" alt="babybook" /> <br />i know i'm jumping the gun here. i should be reading about pregnancy and childbirth first before reading about parenting :P<br /><br /><br />So many stores with discounts this weekend. Time for me to go shopping again :&gt; urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:129624 2004-08-02T12:47:00Z 2004-08-02T12:47:00Z Frozen grapes. Yummy..... urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:128641 2004-07-23T22:49:43Z 2004-07-23T22:49:43Z Why on earth am i up so early when i need not go work today? and on days when i have to work, i just laze in bed and refuse to get up? urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:128110 2004-07-11T08:21:39Z 2004-07-11T08:21:39Z I let hub try the meiji yogurt. Now he knows why i've been raving about it. The ones that i've stocked in the fridge are not enough for the 2 of us now :) urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:127571 2004-07-01T09:14:08Z 2004-07-01T09:14:08Z Thanks to <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_makeupmag' lj:user='makeupmag' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://makeupmag.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://makeupmag.livejournal.com/'><b>makeupmag</b></a></span> who got me to to download the new yahoo messenger. it's so fun to play with. Problem is that my PC keeps getting hanged after that.<br /><br />Got to trouble-shoot first. Worst case scenario, i've got to reinstall the old one back :( urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:125687 2004-06-10T13:15:08Z 2004-06-10T13:15:08Z it's all <span class='ljuser ljuser-name_blushed2003' lj:user='blushed2003' style='white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: line-through;'><a href='http://blushed2003.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://blushed2003.livejournal.com/'><b>blushed2003</b></a></span>'s fault :)<br /><br />I'm craving for tom yum again. Am eating tom yum flavoured Nissin cup noodle now. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:125359 2004-06-10T12:37:12Z 2004-06-10T12:37:12Z <p>My Japanese name is <b>Otsune Asano</b>.<br /><a href="http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/721/">Take The Kawaii Japanese Name Generator by <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/users/shuichigami">Shuichigami</a> today!</a><br /><small>Created with <a href="http://rumandmonkey.com/">Rum and Monkey</a>'s <a href="http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/">Name Generator Generator</a>.</small></p><br /><br />i want to be keiko!!!! urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:124685 2004-06-10T10:01:24Z 2004-06-10T10:01:24Z The goodies are here. Shipping cost to vpost address is US$7 and vpost bill to SG is $30.26. I've split the shipping cost based on cost of the items. Conversion rate based on my cc bill is 1.74<br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_joannako' lj:user='joannako' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://joannako.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://joannako.livejournal.com/'><b>joannako</b></a></span> <b>S$16.71</b><br />1.nailtek intensive theraphy II (US$5) <br />2. Nailtek extend (US$2.75) <br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_jling' lj:user='jling' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://jling.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://jling.livejournal.com/'><b>jling</b></a></span> <b>S$22.61</b> <br />1.OPI [Honeymoon Sweet] <br />2.OPI [Las Vegas strip poker] <br />3.Essie [A Lot Of Shekels] <br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_red_hue' lj:user='red_hue' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://red-hue.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://red-hue.livejournal.com/'><b>red_hue</b></a></span> <b>S$32.33</b><br />OPI <br />1. Hopelessly in Love S81 <br />2. Pink-ing Of You S95 <br />3. Malaysian Mist P62 <br />4. Innsbruck Bronze R04 <br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_jenine' lj:user='jenine' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://jenine.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://jenine.livejournal.com/'><b>jenine</b></a></span> <b>S$15.24</b> <br /><br />Creative, Solar Oil <br />Item number: 13002 <br />Size: 0.5oz. <br />Price: $4.27 <br /><br />Creative, Stickey Base Coat <br />Item number: 15014 <br />Size: 0.5oz./bottle <br />Price: $2.80 <br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_kab77' lj:user='kab77' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://kab77.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://kab77.livejournal.com/'><b>kab77</b></a></span> <b>S$20.97</b><br />1. P 02 OPI Normad's Dream <br />2. E 284 Essie Mademoiselle <br />3. E162 Essie Ballet slipper <br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_babyflite' lj:user='babyflite' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://babyflite.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://babyflite.livejournal.com/'><b>babyflite</b></a></span> <b>S$19.34</b><br />1. Essie Red Carpet Glam E464 <br />2. Essie Mademoiselle E384 <br />3. Essie Sold Out Show E390 <br /><br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_farahdean' lj:user='farahdean' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://farahdean.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://farahdean.livejournal.com/'><b>farahdean</b></a></span> <b>S$40.42</b><br />1.OPI Changing of the Garnet <br />2.OPI Your Villa or Mine <br />3.OPI Japanese Rose Garden <br />4.OPI Bogota Blackberry <br />5.OPI Grand Central Carnation <br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_flowerfairie' lj:user='flowerfairie' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://flowerfairie.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://flowerfairie.livejournal.com/'><b>flowerfairie</b></a></span> <b>S$8.08</b><br />OPI <br />1. Sweet Heart S96 <br /><br /><span class='ljuser ljuser-name_tomatojuice' lj:user='tomatojuice' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://tomatojuice.livejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://tomatojuice.livejournal.com/'><b>tomatojuice</b></a></span> <b>S$8.08</b><br />OPI <br />1. Nomad's Dream <br /><br />Pls transfer payment to POSB savings 070-25475-1<br /><br />I'll probably be in Orchard this sat (i need to get my haircut!) at about 4pm and thereafter at Raffles City from 6-7pm. As you all know, I no longer work near town so meetups in town on weekdays is not quite possible. If you're not able to meet this sat, we'll have to wait for other weekends, unless some kind soul is willing to help collect on behalf :)<br /><br />Erica, i'll mail the items to you. Pls pm me your addy :) urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:123348 2004-06-01T16:06:45Z 2004-06-01T16:06:45Z Can you tell that i'm bored?<br /><br />I've just create 2 new icon pics<br /><br /><img src="http://userpic.livejournal.com/15560804/565789" alt="keiko1" /> <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://userpic.livejournal.com/15560800/565789" alt="keiko2" /> <br /><br />This is fun. Go try it <br /><a href="http://www.abi-station.com/iconmaker/index_en.shtml">here</a> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:keiko_sg:122323 2004-05-29T09:10:46Z 2004-05-29T09:10:46Z Saw it at DFS today. They don't have the smaller one.<br /><br />The bad thing about it is the off white leather at the base. Bound to get dirty.<br /><br />At $895 and i get 15% off with my DFS card. Hmm...i'll sleep over it for the next few days.