Doggy diapers

Chomel has been paper-trained to do her 'business'. I have to say, what a huge improvement from say one month ago! She now pees on newspaper. In fact she even urinates exactly in the centre of the newspaper. Is that not good news? However, there has been mis-cues when it came to passing motion. She has, targeted correctly, and other times , slightly OFF target, and worse still elsewhere such as the toilet shower floor. Hmmm... smart dog. Toilet of all places! haha... maybe im underestimating my dog's real potential. Who knows, given time she may even use the bowl. hehe...

Well, have i mentioned in my earlier blog that my lil' darling has reached doggy 'puberty'? Yes, she had her doggy 'menses'.
It is almost 2 weeks now, and she's still having it.
I have not the heart to keep her in her play pen the whole day. So to allow her to run around freely around the apartment and avoid staining the floor / furnitures, I had her wear DOGGY DIAPERS! haha. I salute whoever invented those.





Chomel resting on her pillow while I blog away

Can't sleep

Had dinner at Clarke Quay on Monday night with Susan. Such a beauty with the sweetest smile and kindest soul, someone I was fortunate to be acquainted with. Our loss, she is due to return to New Zealand for good.

Will miss you dearly

Strangely enough, I can't stop playing this song over and over again in my head. A song introduced to me by a fellow buddy / colleague, someone I looked up to and respect. A 'Trance' kaki as well!
The lyrics, it is meant for you... whoever you are...

4.30 A.M, I'm awake again
Singing to the dark through open eyes
While dreaming I see only you and me
Stuck between desire and compromise

If I said I want you back I'd be a liar
There's nothing left of us to long for anymore
But inside the ashes burns an endless fire
And every night I can't help reaching out for more

And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep

You're leaving me scars scattered in my heart
A road map of all the places you have been
And I can't escape, can't wash this away
Love has burned your mark so deep within

If I said I want you back I'd be a liar
There's nothing left of us to long for anymore
But inside the ashes burns an endless fire
And every night I can't help reaching out for more

And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep

And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep

[Above & Beyond]

Makan Makan

My best friend of 6 years came to visit last Thursday. Boy oh boy, it was a fun filled 2 days with shopping, endless girly gossips, and best of all FEASTING!

It was fate that brought us together - 10th September 2001 - was the day we sat next to each other on the bus and soon realised we were housemates to be! There was no stopping since :)

We both share a craving for excellent Japanese buffet. One I highly recommend in which its fresh sashimi taste still lingers on my tongue till today, is the Japanese restaurant at Equatorial Hotel Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Ahhhhh...... Then, the weekend buffet lunch cost around RM63++ and dinner RM 88 ++. Pricey but definitely worth it.

Sadly to say in Singapore I have yet to try a Japanese buffet that can match that of Equatorial's. I have in fact settled for the ever cheap 'sushi' buffet at Sakae Sushi.
Very reasonably priced at $16.90++ pp on weekdays from 3 to 6 pm. There is a catch of course ;) The buffet is only limited to coloured plates ie. mainly sushi and inari and all other $1.90 plates. Sashimi is NOT included. Any left overs will be charged. Hence, I have resorted to hiding my extra rice sushi under heaps of endamame shells. hehe....

Ooops. Too much wasabi

The buffet also includes one miniature bowl of udon, 2 mochi ice cream and 2 portions of fruits pp.

I can eat wayyyyy more than that. Try me!

Have I mentioned that Shabna is a really good cook? Well, being the sweetest thing she is, she made me dinner! A fancy one too! Hah!


We had steamed salmon with asparagus, mushrooms and baby potatoes. Ending with a home made Tiramisu, made with extra love and care :)

Steamed Salmon seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon juice and sprinkle of rosemary herb

Tiramisu with a personal touch

Miss you Shabz!