As we approach Christmas...
Here is my shopping list:
1) A travel pouch (Muji)
2) A neck rest (Muji)
3) Body Scrub
4) 3 more presents to get for tmr lunch gathering, tmr dinner gathering and probably 26th exchange gathering.
Bought S95 for my bro's 21st birthday :) and shared some monies with my parents.
Oh well, my bro was going through a huge debate on which camera to get as both looks really good for that range of compact camera.
1) Canon Powershot S95
We love this camera as it is sleek, compact and produces very good images. It fits into the pocket and its really user friendly! However, the downside of it is that it is unable to capture secondary colors as well as the model below. Also, there are no additions to include a view finder (the small window that you can look through to see the image) also, the lens is F2 and the model below is F 1.8. The flash is automatic, meaning there is no manual adjustment for the flash.
2) Samsung TL 500
This is a European award winning camera and the best part of this camera is that the screen is movable!
So if you are capturing your favorite idol, u can just shift the screen instead of adjusting the camera. It can capture secondary colors uber well (the closest to real colors). It is however, a little bulky, user unfriendly ( we cant find the basic on /off button) and also because of the screen, it is more delicate. My dad votes for S95, so we all settle for S95 :)
Can u sense that what i said above seem to be promoting the Samung model? thats' right, i blogged what the sales girl tells us. She seem to promote Samsung more then Canon a lot that night. But i am happy with her service as she teaches us about apertures and all in layman terms. :) So if u are looking for a compact camera, hope this post helps you!
Randomly, this is the season of giving and jolly! I am really glad that i am not overseas this year and can celebrate with my loved ones! But i hope the cold sores will recover in time to stop putting the twist sign on my mouth for the following gathering:
1) Dinner tonight with Q and M
2) Lunch with Jess n Xue, Dinner with Scube on 22/12
3) Xmas eve celebration with family ( booked the pizzas) and late night out with the animal farm on 24/12
4) Ban dao and exchange potluck on 26/12
On the other hand, my heart goes all the way out to Pink Monster. As i am enjoying my leave, he is spending so much time in the lab. The hours are more than his sleep time. Who ever says that success is easy? He works so hard for his lab to get the grades and results when everyone is away for holidays and gatherings. Imagine staying in the lab ALONE when everyone went off till 10ish pm on the Christmas week. I really pray that his cells will grow and everything will go on smoothly for him. Then again, i am really really proud of his dedication, discipline and independence in his work. Doing all these alone is really hard and he presses on!
How are you spending this Christmas?Labels: festival, life, randoms
Monday, December 20, 2010
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Hi peeps!
Today marks the official starts of my e-learning week, but i so prefer to see that its the start of my long awaited leave! though there are still assignments to be handed up, i am just going to try my least and do it asap. Its really painful when you have to work during your leave.
Anyway, i had an awesome weekend. It was a gathering weekend when i get to meet 3 groups of friends and a very nice end to our Sunday BXB. But, i know that i am no longer sweet 18 when i realized that i get so tired the next day when i stayed up to 4ish am in the morning.
I was feeling down yesterday as i am still disturbed by comments that came from the friendship. I guess i lost the ability to seen the goodness in people from time to time as i attempt to give the benefit of doubt. That's when i decide to google and read more about how to stay optimistic before i stop socializing and close my doors. Yes, i need that too in terms of friendship and i came across this on Forbes:
For an optimist, every problematic event is viewed as a transient impediment--a cost of doing business, you might say. It's not that they don't recognize or acknowledge dark days; it's that they believe that the sunshine is just a ways off. That's why an optimist's drive and spirit is never significantly depleted. While depression is enervating, optimism is energizing. The longer you remain optimistic--the longer you manage to shed feelings of self-doubt, self-recrimination and, most important, intimidation---the more strength you will have. No protein shakes needed.
It is sososo true! especially that optimism is energizing! and here are 10 ways to remain optimistic
1) Avoid negative people: Misery loves company and negative people will try to make you feel miserable as they are and will constantly remind you of how bad things are. Surround yourself with positive people as they can give you advice and tips on how to stay positive and think more optimistically. When you associate with positive people this will give you a more positive attitude as well.
2) Think positive thoughts: Insert a little positive thought or memory into the big picture. People become pessimistic when they focus their mind on the impossibilities. Negative attitudes come from negative thoughts that come from reactions to negative behavior. So focus your mind instead on the possibilities. Thinking positive can make you appreciate the positive experiences that you have already had and look forward to the future.
3)Exercise: Exercise is vital to health and happiness. It elevates
endorphin levels and is a powerful tool in enhancing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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Have positive conversations: Don't let your conversations turn negative. Do anything to keep the message in your conversation positive.
5) Pray: By praying or meditating, you connect to a supernatural force that can give you the strength you need. Keeping the faith alive and kicking will renew one's zest for living.
6) Be grateful: Gratitude attracts positive energy. By being grateful you develop a positive mood and feel more enthusiastic towards what comes next, thus helping towards maintaining a positive attitude. So take the time to feel grateful for something.
7) Smile: Make it a point to smile all day, everyday. Science has proven that smiling improves your mood, increases pleasure, and suppresses pain both emotionally and physically.
8) Do something you like: Doing something you enjoy will raise your spirits and allow you to maintain a positive attitude.
9)Read positive affirmations: Affirmations are sayings, verses or other short pieces that have a positive influence. Sit down right now and write them on a sheet of paper. Use sticky notes to paste them around your home and office. Using an affirmation daily can perk up your attitude in an instant.
10) Eat healthy: There is much to be said for 'Healthy Body, Healthy Mind'. Eat a healthy diet of fruit, vegetables, whole grains and protein. Drink plenty of water and juice. You can even have a small piece of chocolate once in while as it can increase endorphin levels, reducing stress.
So yeap, to all emo-nemos out there, i delicate this post for you ya? as for me, i shall wait for the sun to shine soon!Labels: Friends, life
Monday, December 13, 2010
Procrastinating in progress! please get my brains focus on the last assignment for the term.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Pain is temorary. quitting is forever
Completed SCM half marathon in 3 hours 39 mins :)
Labels: life
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Food Affair
1: Coffee Bean Yogurt Saga:
2) Classic Lau Di Fang Lunch Buffet (ParkLane) at $18.89 Nett:
The ginger chicken on the top right hand side is not nice at all! Don't order that ya?
Please go generous on the fried dumplings, carrot cakes and my fav beancurd fries *nomnomnom*
Love the oriental mushroom soup and four season veg!
Very nice indulgence over the past weekends :)
Labels: Foodie, love bites
