Potato Salad Ala Me

Potato Salad

Ingridients:

3 Mini potatoes

2 eggs

Corn (optional)

Cheddar cheese (optional)

Thousand islands

Coleslaw

Tar-tar sauce

Mayonnaise (optional)

Instructions:

1. Peel potatoes (duh, isn't obvious?) chop into cubes neatly (you want all the cubes within the same or at least similar size)

2. Boil potatoes until soft enough (remember not to soft or your salad will become muddy and yucky).

3. Drain potatoes; put in the refrigerator at least an hour.

4. Hard boil eggs, peel, chopped, put in the refrigerator at least an hour

5. Mix together potatoes and eggs with the dressing, taste, grater the cheese, mix it together.

6. Ready to server

For 2 persons

Notes:

1. I'm using Kraft’s coleslaw and thousands islands dressing, both of them are quite sour so I put a bit only.

2. Tar-tar sauce can be substituted with mayonnaise but you won't get tar-tar unique taste.

Recipe: Tahu Daging Cincang Pedas

Ingredients:

2 tea spoons minced garlic
100 gr minced meat
1 egg tofu, cut and fried (big fire) until golden then put aside
10 cherry tomatoes, washed and cut
1 table spoon chili paste
oil
salt and sugar to taste
Spring onion, fine cut for decoration

Instructions:

1. Heat oil and fry garlic until fragrant
2. Add minced meat, fry until half cooked
3. Add tomatoes, keep frying until it becomes soft like paste
3. Add chili paste
4. Add salt, sugar then taste
5. Toss fried egg tofu and stir well.
6. Sprinkle some spring onion, ready to serve

Enak loh...mengagumi hasil kreasi sendiri hohohohoho

Review TBS: Vit C Time Capsule, MMU Foundation and 3 in 1 Corn Blue Mask

What a long title :P

Okay girls, here we go:

1. Vitamin C Plus Time Release Capsules
Even though I already reviewed this product before, but it was a very brief review since it's only based on 1 sample *duuh*. So after stupid incident (read: swimming at 4 PM) that caused my skin to look duller and flakier than ever, combine with the perfect timing of TBS promotion, I finally bought my first jar. Hurray! And last nite was my 3rd day I've been using this capsule and I love every single day of it.

The serum-like potion (correct me if I'm wrong) literally glides on my skin when I applied it, and it is non sticky nor greasy. It's absorbed quickly as it touches my skin and that left my face with clean-light-yet-smooth-silky feeling.

The smell is also acceptable, it smells like an essence of mandarin orange. Well not as good as that but it's close enough. I honestly can not think the perfect example to describe the smell. And the bonus point is my skin feels (significantly) less oily in the morning. Woohooo!!! Even though the sales girl said that she affraid that the vit c might be too rich for my oily skin since that happens with my Vit C moisturiser, it proved otherwise for this product.

And after 3 days my skin feels silkier, smoother and moist. The flaky skin on my cheek is almost gone (Yiippiee...)

Highly recommend this product. Luv it.

2. Blue Corn 3-in-1 Deep Cleansing Scrub Mask
Last weekend as one of my 'kalap' attempt to restore my skin condition I tried this 3 in 1 mask. First I washed my face with Seaweed facial wash, dried it with small towel and then I started applying and scrubing it with circle motion all over my face and leave it for a while.

After around 15 mins, the mask started to harden, so I prepared my wash cloth and soaked it on warm water before using it to remove the mask.

I dont know whether my skin is very healthy or too much oily, however after the mask was removed even though I felt my face clean, I still saw a glimpse of shine on my forehead. And oh the good thing is after I removed the mask, I felt there was additional candle-ly layer protecting my skin. So I guess the mask does moisture my skin.

The only downside is the smell. Jeezz..... for me it's kind of a mixture of sandal wood and other Mustika-Ratu or Sari Ayu mask. But I bear with it.

3. Nature’s Minerals™ Foundation SPF25
Okay, this is tricky.
It could be because I am a newbie so I don't understand how to apply it properly, or because my skin is too oily or because I apply too little amount of the foundation. However after I applied it on top of my moizturizer, I can not see the different at all :D **hmm perhaps my moizturizer is too oily or I dont leave it enough time to be absorbed because I already late as usual**. So I apply another coat of loose powder on top of it and then I can see the wonder.

The foundation helps my loose powder blends or stays better with my skin and give way better coverage (tampak rata tapi ga medok) and yet feels very light like I dont wear any foundation at all. And until now (almost 6 hours after I applied it) my face is not as oily as it used to be. I'm not sure whether this is the result of the MMU foundation or the time capsule Vit C or the 3 in 1 mask. As I told you before 'kalap nih kalaappp'

Overall I'm quite satisfied with the product but since my face need additional coat of loose powder duuuhh bengkak dong budget gue ...sigh...

TBS Promotion on July

Nitip anyone?








PS: Me and my friend Mrs. Nyinya Bunny are planning to buy 2 Vitamin C serums, if anybody wants to join us so we can get 30% disc, just message me :)

All images are courtesy of TBS Singapore http://www.thebodyshop.com.sg

TBS Skin Care and Make Up Haul

Since my two 20% off discount coupons (one for the make up product and one for skin care product) expired yesterday so I decided to give my self a tour on TBS, see whether I can make a good use for these coupons.

It turned out TBS is holding a promotion for the Vitamin C Skin Care range.
Vitamin C Plus Time Release Capsules is on special price for 29.90 (UP:42.90). While buy any 2 products of Vitamin C you'll get 25% off and buy any 3 you'll get 30% off.

So forgive me God for I have sinned....

1. Vitamin C Plus Time Release Capsules
An innovative time release system that provides the skin with pure vitamin C. Helps to even out skin tone, brighten a dull complexion and protect from environmental damage, leaving the skin radiant-looking over time. Suitable for daily use.


2.Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash
Cleansing gel that lathers to gently cleanse, lift impurities and make-up while helping to control shine and blemishes, leaving the skin feeling clean and fresh. Deep cleanses to remove dirt and makeup while allantoin soothes skin.


3. Nature’s Minerals™ Foundation SPF25
Long-lasting powder foundation made from the purest minerals. The powders act like a protective veil to naturally defend the skin against sun damage with SPF 25. Applies evenly and blends easily for a radiant, natural-looking complexion. Non pore-clogging. Colour builds easily to provide an adjustable light to medium coverage. Effectively reduces the appearance of redness, imperfections, blemishes and visible pores. Preservative-free, fragrance-free. Dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic.

Pssstt.. the sales girl told me it doesn't clog the pore.
I tried this product this morning and except for thinking the lid is way too small for my kabuki brush, I still don't have anything to report.

3. Blue Corn 3-in-1 Deep Cleansing Scrub Mask
A 3-in-1 mask that deeply cleanses, exfoliates and moisturizes the skin in one easy step. It leaves the skin feeling clean, smooth and balanced.

Once upon a time there was a stupid girl who couldn't control herself not to splash into the pool on a very sunny day. As a result her face skin is flaking on some spots. Sigh.
The sales girl told me that before applying mask, it is better to have your skin exfoliated first. That way the mask will penetrate your skin better.

Since I don't have an exfoliate scrub, she suggested me to buy this mask so I can use it as an exfoliate scrub and after leave it for a while, and voila... it will turn into a mask




Image and some of the descriptions are quoted from http://www.thebodyshop.com.sg

H1N1 at Singapore

Quoted from Straits Times
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_395639.html

H1N1 cases hit 315

Experts warn that outbreak is only at an early stage

A SCIENTIFIC committee tasked with examining data on H1N1 flu patients here is agreed on one thing: Things are going to get much worse.

And going by the latest numbers released last night, Singapore's H1N1 curve is heading up rapidly, with 95 new patients, the highest number so far. This brings the total to 315.

Nightspot Butter Factory had 10 more staff and patrons down with the flu, making it the biggest cluster of infections, with 21 cases so far. The Health Ministry said last night it had yet to complete investigating how 48 of the 95 new cases caught the bug.

The sharp increase appears to confirm the conclusions of the team headed by the Health Ministry's director of medical services K. Satku that Singapore is 'past the tipping point'.

Signs are that the flu season, which should have been tapering off around this time of year, will return with a vengeance. And over recent days, more flu cases have been of the H1N1 variety.

This happened in the United States too. Its flu season should have ended, except for H1N1 fuelling a drastic spike in the number of flu patients, now in the thousands, with deaths occurring regularly.

Doctors on the panel yesterday made it clear that Singapore was not over-reacting in its response to the pandemic, even though H1N1 has proven mild so far.

The big question now is, what happens when the numbers surge? Said Dr Lim Poh Lian, a senior consultant at the Communicable Disease Centre (CDC): 'When the numbers go into the thousands, we will see people coming down sick, who might need ventilator support and who might die.'

A reason for caution: Doctors and scientists have had only two months to examine the nature of H1N1, and while the Genome Institute of Singapore found that it has mutated only slightly, there is no telling how much it will change. Said Dr Lyn James, the ministry's director of communicable diseases: 'It is wiser not to underestimate the virus, because we are still in the early stages of the outbreak.'

Doctors have so far only examined about 200 patients, mainly young and healthy travellers. Once H1N1 circulates freely, it will also infect the elderly, pregnant women and others with various health problems. Said Prof Satku: 'We must remember that we have vulnerable individuals who have a higher risk of flu complications.

'Let's look after them too, by ensuring that we do not inadvertently expose them to infection.'

CDC head Dr Leo Yee Sin said she is worried because the population mix is different from the H1N1 patients seen so far.

'I worry about how it will affect this group of older folks and immuno-compromised patients,' she said.

Virus behaving differently from regular flu

THE virus is already behaving differently from seasonal flu in that it attacks young people. Half the H1N1 patients here are below 20, the youngest just 14 months old.

It also appears to be more infectious, spreading at a rate higher than seasonal flu.

The good news is that the antiviral drug Tamiflu has proven effective in treating the sick, and has worked on all but two H1N1 patients.

As of Wednesday, 1,499 home quarantine orders have been issued to those who had come into close contact with infected patients.

The impact of the virus is clearly being felt in Singapore with companies and educational institutions finding more infected cases in their midst and ordering others to stay home to avoid contagion.

Asked when efforts to contain H1N1 will make way for measures to mitigate its impact, Prof Satku pointed out that so far, only 4 per cent of those with flu-like symptoms have H1N1.

When this hits 15 per cent or so, mitigation measures will kick in.

That is when polyclinic doctors and general practitioners will take on the load of treating flu patients.

Then, most flu patients will be sent home, and only the very ill would be hospitalised.

Prof Satku could not say when this will happen, but given the statistics, it should be quite soon.

Wedding Announcement

Hi there!

Hengky and Ariyani are pleased to announce we will be married during a private ceremony on Saturday, 16th May 2009 at Peony Jade Restaurant, Clarke Quay, Singapore.

We will sincerely miss everyone too far away to attend.
Your good wishes will be in our hearts on this joyous day.

SSoTD: Swine flu could be man-made

Quoting from Strait Times

JAKARTA - INDONESIAN Heath Minister Siti Fadilah Supari said on Tuesday the deadly swine flu virus could have been man-made, as she urged calm over its spread around the world.

The controversial minister did not elaborate but in the past she has said Western governments could be making and spreading viruses in the developing world to boost pharmaceutical companies' profits.

'I'm not sure whether the virus was genetically engineered but it's a possibility,' she told reporters at a press conference called to reassure the public over the government's response to the swine flu threat.

No cases of the disease have been reported in Indonesia, the country worst hit by the bird flu virus which has killed about 250 people worldwide since 2003.

Indonesian authorities have increased body temperature scanners at airports and banned imports of live pigs and pork products, amid World Health Organisation (WHO) warnings of a pandemic.

Ms Supari, a cardiologist, also claimed that the H1N1 strain of swine flu, which is believed to have killed more than 150 people in Mexico, could not survive in tropical countries like Indonesia.

'We have to be alert at all times although swine flu in Indonesia is not a cause for panic,' she said. 'H1N1 survives in countries with four seasons. The type A H1N1 virus hopefully won't be able to sustain itself once it enters the tropical climate of Indonesia.'

The virus has been found in 11 countries including Mexico, the United States and Spain, while several other countries from Colombia to New Zealand are investigating suspected cases.

Ms Supari said the health ministry had prepared 100 hospitals to handle swine flu cases should the disease enter Indonesia.

The minister has refused since 2006 to share all but a handful of Indonesia's bird flu virus samples with WHO researchers, saying the system is being abused by rich countries to develop profitable vaccines which poor countries must buy. -- AFP

Why is it classified as SSoTD:

1. She probably watch 24 season 7 a bit too much or she might be the writer and H1N1 is indeed the bio-weapon tested in Sanggala by Colonel Ike Dubaku. Dear minister, please I'm begging you, who made this virus is not important anymore, the question is what are your actions to stop it from spreading and how to cure the one infected.

2. The type A H1N1 virus hopefully won't be able to sustain itself once it enters the tropical climate of Indonesia.' --> Is she expecting that once the viruses are on Indonesia Territorial, they all just die because of the antiviral so called 'tropical climate' floating all over it?

Rescuing My Self

Yesterday, I made a very smart decision by moving into another room. Reason was very simple.
I couldn't breath there. OMG.... baunya itu loh can not tahan laaahh....
Ga tau apa yang dia makan, atau dia mandi pake sabun apa atau dia abis kecemplung dimana, pokonya tiap kali orang itu bergerak sedikitttttttttttt aja langsung baunya menguar kemana-mana.
Sapa lagi victim zeronya kalo gue yang malang....

Trus enggak tau dia itu merasa titisan supermodel atau gimana, yang jelas dia hobby banget taruh kedua tangannya bertopang diatas kepala!
Tambah kelenger lah gue...

Akhirnya setelah curhat, disaranin buat pindah.
Huah... sekarang pasokan oksigen gue kembali normal.

Recipe: Kimchi Fried Rice

Ingredients:

1.5 tablespoons chopped garlic
4 tablespoons kimchi
4 (or to taste) spoons light soy sauce
200 gr sliced port, marinate with 2 spoons of light soy sauce for about 15 minutes
6 pcs meat ball, sliced.
2 plates of cooked rice
2 eggs
red pepper and white pepper to taste
cooking oil

Instructions
1. heat the cooking oil, make sunny egg and put it aside
2. heat the cooking oil, saute garlic until fragrant, toss the pork meat and keep sauteing until the half cooked and toss the meat ball. Cook until the meat well done.
3. toss the rice and kimchi. Mixed well
4. Add red pepper and white pepper. Mixed well. Ready to be served.

For 2 persons

Hari Menggenaskan

Today I go to my office after spending 2 days lying on my precious bed from fever+cold+cough.
And apparently my sufferings are not enough, because today, I was forced to eat new food I never hear let alone eat before and oh God do I have a hard time finding words to describe it.

the first one is a bit hard, a bit salty and very very very very spicy food. pertama kali langsung kepikiran "what the hell is this?"
**mo muntah ga enak didepan yang ngasih ntar tersinggung gw repot**

and the last one is a bit sweet and very minty...and then after i told the owner of the food about the minty flavor, he said 'yeah yeah it is from camphor leaf, I think it's the same family with mint leaf'
okay i don't know whether CAMPHOR is the right word but I swear to you he sounded like 'KAMPER'. You know 'kamper' right? kabur barus gichu?
Apparently kamper is made from somekind of tree and he reassured me that it is not the same with Naphthalene aka KAPUR BARUS bulet2 itu after I told him in Indonesia we use KAMPER to be hanged inside the cupboard to prevent undesireable odor and insects.

Okay sir, how am I suppose to know all of the tree family? who do you think I am? dandelion?
and OMG I just ate 'kamper' oh la laaa.... NOOOOO........ so I use my sore throat as an excuse when he offering some more and he said 'You know what, actualy KAMPER is very good for sore throat"

Mati gue... diem seribu bahasa... memelas, merapal segala doa, berharap dikasihani dan dilepaskan dari tragedi ini....

Tiger Airways: Always 45 minutes late.

In this post I'm gonna write a review about the new airlines TIGER AIRWAYS.
This review is based on my personal experience with TIGER AIRWAYS on 4 & 6 April 2009.

Instead of writing a long narrated review, I'm gonna write the review in pro-cons format:

Pro:
1. Very-very affordable.
2. New airplanes and clean. Bright.
3. Got ferrero rocher (my choco fave) on my trip back to Indonesia.
4. The stewardess are helpful.
5. Very energetic and cheerfull pilot.

Cons:
1. Got delayed twice (from sin - jkt, and jkt - sin). The delay was around 45 mins, which I find it very inconsistent with one of their tips to the passengers. One of their tip is requesting the passenger to be on time so their can be on time. See image below:

2. Just landed airplane was used right away for the next flight. The passengers were literally waiting the plane to land, see the people coming out with their own eyes before boarding into the same plane.
3. Fill in the aftur (bensinnya pesawat bener ga sih nulisnya?) while some of the passengers are already inside the airplane.
4. Got unpleasant sound which I dont know how to describe it but I'm gonna try it anyway. The sound was like 'rrrrrrr rrrrrrrr rrrrr rrrngnngnrr' every time when the engine turn on and off. And yes the sound was loud and took quite some times before it was gone.
5. Located at Budget Terminal (Still in Changi but OMG so different with the other terminal see my other post about it)

Will I fly with Tiger again?

The answer might be yes and might be no. Depend on the budget.
But overall the airlines is quite okay for me. No scary and traumatic experience. I will recomend this airlines for those with limited budget and able to make some compromises. But I will definetely warn them about the unusual sound.

Singapore Budget Terminal: I DO NOT enjoy the difference

Budget Terminal **sigh**

Based on the name we (and by we I mean me, my mom and my fiance) already expected to make some compromises, but since the cheap ticket is very alluring plus the assumption that it is still a Singapore Airport how 'budgeted' the terminal could be??

1. The environment and atmosphere is so (and by so I mean HUGE) different with other terminal. No fancy lighting, no fancy store just a plain terminal.
2. Saw several flies at restaurant area (ihiks)
3. No enough chairs (only 5-10 chairs, I mean come on, mana muat massss?? emangnya pesawatnya pesawat pertama Wright bersodara??) in the boarding room.
4. No trunks (siapkan betis anda memanjat tangga ke pesawat)
5. Short distance to imigration and baggage claim. In the positive side: fast imigration process, while the downside is the imigration process is too fast so we have to wait for our baggages.

Well in their defense, they are still renovating. They put a lot of posters about changing from caterpilar into butterfly, which I don't and will never understand what is the beauty of it (read: butterfly, a should have been extinct animal)
Hopefully, once the renovation and development are finished, the terminal can live up to their motto "ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE" cause now, I DON'T ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE



Note: I flew with Tiger Airways. My review about it can be read here

PS: When I depart to Jakarta the imigration officer is very dedicated. He 'scanned' my face (with his eyes of course) and match it with the passport photo. And by scan, I mean he held my passport book with his left hand, put his right hand on top my of photo, covering my face start from my nose under and make sure I have the same eyes, then move his hand a bit lower, make sure whether I have the same nose, and so on and so on. He even make his finger moves likes 'drawing' my face on top of my passport photo. No wonder the queue behind me was as long as 'ULAR NAGA' hihihi :D

Prewedding Book

Finally, I got my pre-wed book. (walau sempet ddg keambil ga ya aduh takut ditinggal pesawat)
Hehehe...
In my opinion, the color is nice, eventhough a bit different with what displayed on my laptop screen.

PS: I designed some of the pages.. hehehe.

Read between the line: You can order your wedding book design from me with fantastic price aka terima pesanan design wedding book. Ayo ayo order ke gue! hahaha

Setiap hentakan langkah kecilku....

Once upon a time
I turned the TV on and switch the channel to KBS
The show was already starting halfway
It's about creative ways people found to save energy

The main focus was Japan
The land of creative peoples
One used black bottles as a solar panel to turn on the radio and water heater
The others used an electric mini car that only need to be charged and then you set to go
They even have a famous bridge cause it produces electricity
But what amazed me more
is when they reported that our steps can be converted into electric energy because the vibration sensor they put under

And now..
it seems I can't stop wondering
in an island where my shoes suffer the most (jalan trus...)
how many kwh can I produce
from every little step i take

American Idol 8: Top 10 Result

Top 10
Bottom 3:
My picks: Megan, Michael, Scott
Official Picks: Matt, Michael and Scott

Accuracy: 90%

Voted off:
My picks: Megan
Official Picks: Michael

Accuracy: 25%

Wow I'm suck at this! but i'm very happy with the result. bye michael. Gonna miss you not


Top 11:
Bottom 3:
My picks: Michael, Allison, Alexis
Official Picks: Michael, Allison, Alexis

Accuracy: 100%

Voted off:
My picks: Michael
Official Picks: Alexis

Accuracy: 33%

Top 13:
Bottom 4:
My picks: Megan, Jorge, Anoop, Jasmine
Official picks: Megan, Jorge, Anoop, Jasmine

Accuracy: 100%

Voted off:
My picks: Megan, Jorge
Official Picks: Jorge,Jasmine

Accuracy: 50%

American Idol 8: Fave performances

Each week, most of the time I have my favorite performance. These favorite performances might be not the may be not the greatest vocal but somehow the performance leave a mark in me. For example, I still can not forget Michael John's performance on Hollywood week when he sang bohemian rhapsody. Usually I'm gonna download these performances and save it in my precious fufu so I can play it over and over again hehehe...

Here they are:

1. Adam Lambert - Satisfaction (Group 1)
2. Adam Lambert - Black or White (Top 13, Michael Jackson's Night)
3. Anoop Desai - Always on My Mind (Top 11, Country Night)
4. Adam Lambert - Tracks of My Tears (Top 10, Motown Night)

American Idol 8: Top 10

Okay Motown Night!
Bring it on.....

Name : Matt Giraud
Song : “Let’s Get it On”
My thought: Good performance. I love the end part. Not to crazy about the song.
Score: 7/10

Name : Kris Allen
Song : “How Sweet it Is”
My thought: Another surprising performance from Kris the man! yeah! Good not great.
Score: 7/10

Name : Scott MacIntyre
Song : ”You Can’t Hurray Love”
My thought: I love the beginning. Maybe the first 2 lines and hate the rest. I thought it was karaoke and has pitchy problem. For the vocal, Scott was way better last week.
Score: 5/10

Name : Megan Corkrey
Song : “For Once in My Life”
My thought: A 110 percent agree with the judges. It was pitchy, some of the notes are too low while others too high. But the good news is she is very pretty except for the tattoo. Haiyoo laser it off girl!. and dont get me started with the dance moves. I thought it was horrible than the usual.
Score: 4/10

Name : Anoop Desai
Song : “Ohh Baby Baby”
My thought: great vocal but boring.
Score: 7/10

Name : Michael Sarver
Song : “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”
My thought: Smokey said this song is about a guy begging his girl not to leave. but the way he sang it, it's like he's celebrating his girl leaving! what a weird interpretation. absolutely hate it. yes i do hold personal grudge, because i prefer ricky brady over him! poor ricky!!!!!
Score: 5.5/10

Name : Lil Rounds
Song : “Heatwave”
My thought: the dress compliments her while the hair is not :D. Good okay performance not great. I still dont understand about 'THE best singer ever found' I think there are a lot of other previous contestants who has similar type with lil such as Melinda do Little, Lakisha, Paris, Jennifer Hudson.
Score: 7/10

Name : Adam Lambert
Song : “Tracks of my Tears”
My thought: It was a stop eating hot! fantastic performance. I fell in love with the song instantly. Completely in different league. One of my favorite performance in this season.
Btw, I hate the hair comb!!!
Score: 9/10

Name : Danny Gokey
Song : “Get Ready”
My thought: I'm still drooling over adam's performance so for me danny's performance was just okay. not surprising, not bad just okay
Score: 7/10

Name : Allison Iraheta
Song : “Papa was a Rolling Stone”
My thought: the girl can sing! i think i enjoy her performance more with my eyes closed. She's just looks like 30/40 years old.
Score: 8/10

Top 3: Adam, Adam, Adam... kidding Adam, Allison and I can not decide the 3rd person.
Bottom 3: Megan, Michael, Scott
Pick to go home: Michael but probably Megan.

American Idol 8: Top 11 Result

Official Bottom 3: Michael, Allison, Alexis
Official Going Home: Alexis
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttt!!!!!!!!!! Nooooooooo!!
Should be Michael!!!
arrrrrrghhhhh I'm so upset

American Idol 8: Top 11

Telat banget...
I know...

Udah garing
I know...

Anyway here it is:

Name : Michael Sarver
Song : Ain’t Goin’ Down Till the Sun Comes Up
My Thought: Hate the performance. I think he was grumbling instead of singing. I hope he goes home.
Score: 5/10

Name : Allison Iraheta
Song : Blame It on Your Heart
My thought: Okay she can sing. I think it was good not great. Not wow me away.
Score: 6/10

Name : Kris Allen
Song : To Make You Feel My Love
My thought: I'm sorry Kris for making a prediction you will be voted off soon back then. Now I don't think it's going to happen. It was good. He is growing.
Score: 7/10

Name : Lil Rounds
Song : Independence Day
My thought: I like it. Not jumping off my seat but I appreciate that she 'the R&B' girl sing country.
Score: 7/10

Name : Adam Lambert
Song : Ring Of Fire
My thought: I dont like the moves. I think the moves should be done by a girl not a guy. Anyway, not bad. Actually I was hoping I will be able to see Adam singing country. So I was a bit disappointed. The aaaaaaahhhhhhh ahahaaaa aaaaaaaahhhhh ahahaaaaa in the end was really cool. What I like about him is he always on pitch!
Score: 7/10

Name : Scott MacIntyre
Song : Wild Angels
My thought: The vocal was great. But to be honest I'm starting to get bored with his choice of song. It's so typical.
Score: 7/10

Name : Alexis Grace
Song : Jolene
My thought: Hate it. Very bad choice of song. I can only hear Jolene Jolene Jolene Jolene...... Not space for improvisation. Pitchy
Score: 6/10

Name : Danny Gokey
Song : Jesus Take The Wheel
My thought: Nggg... I thought nobody can sing it like carrie's. I dont like it. A bit pitchy in some notes. But his fans will save him.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Anoop Desai
Song : You Were Always On My Mind
My thought: I absolutely love it. I love the song I always do. I love his intepretation, his tone. Everything is perfect. Love it. Great job Anoop!
Score: 8/10

Name : Megan Corkrey
Song : I Go Walking After Midnight
My thought: Megan? with flu? I thought it would be horrible, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was nice. Maybe because she's not feeling that well, she didn't do what my fiance called a back singer dancing :D
Score: 7/10

Name : Matt Giraud
Song : So Small
My thought: I think it was good and I agree with Simon. Matt outsang Danny tonight.
Score: 7.5/10

Bottom 3:
Michael Sarver, Allison and Alexis
Pick to go home: Michael !!!! go home Michael .

Akhir-akhir ini........

Akhir-akhir ini.....
I've been dragging my ass off keliling-keliling Tanjong Pagar and enter every possible bridal boutique trus duduk dengan manis mendengarkan celotehan manis para sales soal wedding package yang mereka sediain sambil terkadang tertawa tercekikik karena ada beberapa sales yang lucu banget jadi karena sibuk ketawa ga perhatiin gaun yang seharusnya merupakan focus utama. *duuh*

Akhir-akhir ini...
My appetite menggila... jadi kalo biasanya dah makan kyk babi kelaparan sekarang kyk babi gila kelaparan... laper mulu... mungkin karena capek keliling-keliling sampe malem. kayaknya bentar lagi Vincci nya minta pensiun.

Akhir-akhir ini...
Merasa kyk maen film 27 dresses karena sibuk nyobain baju mulai dari yang super ringan kyk peri sampe yang berat kyk baby killer whale. Yang model mermaid sampai jalannya harus kyk Ariel si putri duyung sampe yang model balon dimana hengky bisa ngumpet dibaliknya dengan leluasa.
*Bakalan berlangsung lama nih karena sampe sekarang belum nemu-nemu 'the dress' *

Akhir-akhir ini...
Mendapatkan byk kosakata baru. Organsa, garter *bener ga ya nulisnya* dan byk kosakata lain lagi yang terlupakan karena kita belum minum gibolan dan ginko biloba

Akhir-akhir ini...
I've been busy mempertimbangkan dengan penuh perasaan mo foto pre-wed lagi ga ya... disatu sisi pelit, disisi lain susah banget menekan gejolak banci foto yang terpendam.....

Akhir-akhir ini...
Surfing the internet endlessly looking for a cheap, cozy venue with fantastic food for ROM. Sadly belum ketemu sampe sekarang. ihikksss...any idea anybody?

Akhir-akhir ini...
Suka bengong di MRT karena sibuk mencari ide for my wedding invitation...
*kok akhir akhir ini jarang nemu contekan ya*

Akhir-akhir ini...
Gak sempet nulis blog for all above reasons
*excuses...excuses..*

American Idol 8: Top 13 Result

Yaelah....
I haven't post the off result?? OMG.....*basi kali*

Official Result:
Bottom 4: Anoop, Megan, Jorge and Jasmine
Voted off: Jorge and Jasmine

I wish it was Megan instead of Jorge
Hiks... bye Jorge

American Idol 8: Top 13

Name : Lil Rounds
Song : The Way You Make Me Feel
My Thought: She's definitely a good singer, don't know why but I've not been feeling it. Good singer, great pitch but why can't I feel the 'it' factor. Maybe it’s because of the song. Btw, absolutely agree with Mr. Cowell. Hate the outfit. I think she's safe.
Score: 7/10

Name : Scott MacIntyre
Number : 1-866-idols-02
Song : Keep The Faith
My Thought: I don't like the song. The vocal was way better than the hollywood. I think he's safe.
Score: 7/10

Name : Danny Gokey
Number : 1-866-idols-03
Song : Pretty Young Thing
My Thought: I thought since it was started a bit slow, it's going to be boring, but mr. dewey look alike nailed it. I love everything, including the hideous dancing, for me the dancing was spontaneous and according with the song. Well done!. He's definitely safe.
Score: 8/10

Name : Michael Sarver
Number :1-966-idols-04
Song : You Are Not Alone
My Thought: I don’t like this dude. The way he sings irritates me, I don’t know why. Anyway, the performance was way better than I thought it would be. I’m not sure whether he’ll be safe or not.
Score: 6/10

Name : Jasmine Murray
Number : 1-866-idols-05
Song : I’ll Be There
My thought: it was started really well, but as the song was progressing there was no element of surprise. Feeling a bit of karaoke.
Score: 6/10

Name : Kris Allen
Number : 1-866-idols-06
Song : Remember the Time
My thought: I was a bit surprise. I originally thought he’s going to be the first one to be voted off. I don’t think that will be the case though. The girls are crazy for him. For me the performance was okay. He showed a very different side with his guitar on. He could be safe.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Allison Iraheta
Number : 1-866-idols-07
Song : Give In To Me
My Thought: how old is the girl? 16? Really? She looks like she’s 30 plus :P Okay I get the “I-know-what-kind-of-artist-i-wanna-be” but I’m a bit bored. She sings the same song with the same style. It feels like she can’t do any kind of song. Sorry Alison fans.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Anoop Desai
Number : 1-866-idols-08
Song : Beat It
My thought: it was not as bad as the judges thought. But it was not good either. I’m worried about him.
Score: 6/10

Name : Jorge Nuñez
Number : 1-866-idols-09
Song : Never Can Say Goodbye
My thought: poor Jorge, this could be his last performance. The song doesn’t suit him at all. The performance was pitchy and disconnected. See ya Jorge.
Score: 5.5/10

Name : Megan Corkrey
Number 1-866-idols-10
Song : Rockin Robin
My thought: As my prediction last week, megan repeat her moves :P I felt like I was watching the show from 60’s. Btw, Mr. Cowell got bored faster than my prediction :P. she’s never will be a great singer, unique yes, great no. Bye Megan. Oh, I forget to mention that I love her dress, and I really think she is really pretty. Not amused with the tattoo though.
Score: 5.5/10

Name : Adam Lambert
Number : 1-866-idols-11
Song : Black or White
My thought: Fantastic! Perfect song choice. Since I notice the make up artists toned down the make up, I found him a bit chubby. I love his voice. He reminds me of Stephen Tyler.
Score: 8/10

Name : Matt Giraud
Number : 1-866-idols-12
Song : Human Nature
My Though: Poor Matt. He got to perform after Adam which the judges are still drooling over. He’s good though, too much falsetto for me.
Score: 7.5/10

Name : Alexis Grace
Number : 1-866-idols-36
Song : Dirty Diana
My thought: She’s pretty and I like her attitude. The vocal not so great though, a bit shouty on the high notes.
Score: 7/10

Please be advised that I pick based on the feeling I get after I saw performance not only singing ability.
My top two: Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey
My bottom three: Jorge, Megan, Jasmine

I wish to be voted off are: megan and Michael
My predition: Jorge and Megan

American Idol 8: Official Top 13

Top 13 contestants are:
1. Alexis Grace
2. Michael Sarver
3. Danny Gokey
4. Allison Iraheta
5. Kris Allen
6. Adam Lambert
7. Lil' Rounds
8. Scott MacIntyre
9. Jorge Nunez
10. Jasmine Murray
11. Megan Corkrey
12. Matt Giraud
13. Anoop Desai

Now that we have our top 13 contestants let's do some predictions based on previous seasons:

Season One: Female (Kelly Clarkson) vs Male (Justin G)
I didn't watch the show, but from what I heard it was a total victory for miss clarkson.

Season Two: Male (Our honey bear Ruben) vs Male(Clay Aiken)
I watch the show since top 4 and I think they got the best top 3 ever. I think clay is deserve to win but I'm still happy that Ruben won.

Season Three: Female (Fantasia) vs Female (Diana D).
I didn't watch the show fully only several episodes, but for me somehow I feel that this is the worst season ever. I hated most of the contestants except fantasia and jasmine trias.

Season Four: Female (Carrie) vs Male (Bo Bice)
I watched the whole show, it was predictable that carrie would win this. She is pretty, good singer, girl next door and she sings country. Perfect combination. I hate constantine btw.

Season Five: Male (Taylor H) and Female (Katherine McPhee)
I watched the whole show, Elliot Yamin is one of my favorite contestant ever. Believe it of not I always have difficulty remembering who is the winner of season five. It's not usual for me, a big fans of American Idol. Somehow I managed to block that old silver fox in my head. I hate that guy! I think he really is hideous. I love Chris Daughtry. I'm happy he does well in the music industry. He is the most successfull 3rd runner up I guess.

Season Six: Female (Jordin S) and Male (Blake)
I watched the whole show, I believe this season has the most not so talented contestants ever except for Melinda, Lakisha and Jordin. I also believe that this season has the worst second runner up ever.

Season Seven: Male (David) vs Male (David)
I watched the whole show except the final episode (where was I?) The 2 final contestants are predictable. The hottest constestant ever is in this show. Michael John. I can not forget the bohemian rhapsody he sang.

How about season 8?
I'm guessing Kris Alen will be the first one eliminated while Jasmine will be the second.
Michael will be the third. I still dont get it how he won over Anoop?
Scott, Lil, Adam and Danny could be the top 4. Who's cruel enough to eliminate a blind person? :P
Anoop, Matt and Jorge could be in the top 6. Even though I really like Anoop.
Allison, Megan and Alexis could be in the top 9

I'm guessing if Adam keeps performing like this, he could be the next David C. While Lil is the next Melinda D. I don't know whether after his gay pictures are in the internet her female fans could be decreased drastically.

I guess Danny and Scott will compete to win the female's fan sympathy. Both of them have huge sympathy magnet. One is blind the other one is a loyal widow.

I also guess one contestant from the top 2 will be male maybe Adam. Not going to happen female vs female.

Well that's my prediction. Let's see.. How's yours?

American Idol 8: Wildcard Show

Name : Jesse Langseth
Song : Tell Me Something Good
My thought: First spot, not a good sign. Definitely better than the last performance, but I don't think it is enough.
Score: 7/10

Name : Matt Giraud
Song : Who’s Loving You
My Thought: I think he sounded great, but I'm not jumping on my chair. Not my cup of tea. The judges are of course loving him. The blues boy is back.
Score: 8/10

Name : Megan Corkrey
Song : Black Horse and A Cherry Tree
My Thought: I absolutely hate the performance. I think even she is a unique contestant, she is monotonous. I'm guessing she will be doing the same goofy dance moves next week and pretty soon Simon is going to be bored with her. Btw I think the song suit her personality and predictable.
Sorry folks, I just don't get all the buzz! I think she's pretty save since Simon really like her.
Score: 5/10

Name : Von Smith
Song : Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
My Thought: He keeps growing in me. The beginning was terrific for me and the rest was not that bad but I don't think it was enough. Especially when the judges don't seem to impress with him. See ya Von.
Score: 7/10

Name : Jasmine Murray
Song : Reflection
My thought: I was surprised, I thought she's going to sing Rihanna's song. A bit flat in the high tone but Simon seemed very impressed with her. Jasmine is one of my favorite contestant since the audition. She made me fall in love with Fergie's song. Fergie owed her a new fan.
Score: 7/10

Name : Ricky Braddy
Song : Superstitious
My Thought: I wish I could keep him in top 14. Damn, I think someone in the show hates him. He never featured, and the male judges are unfair. I feel like the judges are already knew who's going to be picked. Poor Ricky. I think he sounded very good. Very good singer, a bit clumpsy moves I have to agree with Simon though.
Score: 8/10

Name : Tatiana Del Torro
Song : Saving All My Love For You
My though: O MI GOD!!! the same song? are you kidding me miss? are you aware that you have to impress the judge instead of america? no no let me say this correctly, are you aware that you have to impress SIMON? That man won't be pleased to hear the same song again. You just blew your chance miss and the performance was not as good as the first one.
Score: 6/10 (yes i do think she is more interesting than megan, at least she's got multiple personalities :P)

Name : Anoop Desai
Song : My Prerogative
My thought: Finally I can hear Anoop sings this song. Not as good as I thought it would be but the crowd really love him and he showed a tremendous personality. I think he will be pick since he got the hot spot.
Score: 7.5/10

My choice: Anoop, Ricky, Matt
My guessing: Matt, Megan, Anoop

Official result: Jasmine (huh?), Megan (i knew it, sob sob), Matt (just okay), Anoop (woo hoo!!!)

American Idol 8: Group 3 Result

Official Result:

Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Nuñez

Yey...

Group 3 is so much better than the other 2 groups. I feel bad for other contestants in this group.

American Idol 8: Wild Card Choice

Official Wild Card Picks
Von Smith (Randy Picks)
Jasmine Murray (Kara Picks)
Ricky Braddy (Paula Picks)
Megan Corkrey (Simon Picks)
Tatiana Del Torro (Randy Picks)
Matt Giraud (Kara Picks)
Jessica Langseth (Paula Picks)
Anoop Desai (Simon Picks)

Absolutely agree: Anoop, Ricky
Predictable: Megan, Matt, Jasmine
Surprising Choice: Von Smith, Jessica (errr not so much since paula likes her)
Not crazy about it: Tatiana Del Torro (whaattttt?????)

My Wild card Picks:

1. Anoop Desai
2. Ricky Brady
3. Jasmine Murray
4. Ju'Not Joyner
5. Matt Giraud
6. Kristen McNamara
7. Kendall Beard
8. Mishavonna Henson
9. Megan Corkrey

Opps did I pick more than the judge hehehe...

American Idol 8: Group 3

Name : Von Smith
Song : You’re All I Need To Get By
My thought: I was really surprised. The shouty boy actually can sing and I believe that this is the best first performance compare to group 2 or even group 1. I don’t like the song btw.

Score: 7/10

Name : Taylor Vaifanua
Song : If I Ain’t Got You

My thought: This spot is not for you dear. You just booked your plane ticket home.

Score: 6/10

Name : Alex Wagner-Trugman
Song : I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues

My thought: To be honest, I really like the performance. I think the vocal was nice and I like the awkward geeky movement. I wish I could keep him in top 12.

Score: 7/10

Name : Arianna Afsar
Song : The Winner Takes It All

My Thought: This must be the pitchiest performance ever ever ever. Meryl Streep sang it better. I’m very disappointed.

Score: 3/10

Name : Ju’Not Joyner
Song : Hey There Delilah

My Thought: I love the song. I really do. I think since I heard Jamar sang it I fell in love with the song instantly and no I really like Ju’Not rendition over the song. There are some pitchy notes but the tone was definitely my cup of tea.

Score: 7.5/10

Name : Kristen McNamara
Song : Give Me One Reason

My Thought: I like this girl, I always do. I think she got a nice big voice and I really like the smoky tone. Not crazy about her song choice though. I do hope America will vote for her. Too bad she didn’t show the personality. But she can sing.

Score: 7.5/10

Name : Nathaniel Marshall
Song : I Would Do Anything For Love

My thought: I hate the rendition. Never like the original song, hate it now. But he seems a nice guy. I wish I could see Simon wear that head band.

Score: 6/10

Name : Felicia Barton
Song : No One

My Thought: The girl is good. I’m glad she replaces the girl who forgets the lyric. Pitchy in some notes but still good.

Score: 7.5/10

Name : Scott MacIntyre
Song : Mandolin Rain

My Thought: I love Scott from the first time I heard him sing. Too bad there are some pitchy notes. I can feel his emotion pouring all over.

Score: 7.5/10

Name : Kendall Beard
Song : This One’s For The Girls

My Thought: She’s not bad. Pretty dress, cheerful and show some personality. I wish I can see her more but the chances are pretty slim I guess.

Score: 7/10

Name : Jorge Nuñez
Song : Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me

My Thought: Wow, this man is really good. He’s funny also. "When I get emotional everything is in Spanish" LoL. Hope he sails through

Score: 8/10

Name : Lil Rounds
Song : Be Without You

My thought: When I heard Mary J Blige performed this song in Oprah, I just fell in love with her and the song. I don’t know why I can’t like this girl. I mean she’s a great singer, her voice is very mature but somehow I feel the performance was shouty, and I didn’t get the feeling like when I heard Mary J Blige sang it. Of course the judges gave her praises from heaven.

Score: 8/10

Prediction:

Top Male or Second highest vote: Scott or Jorge

Top Female: Lil

Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio Olio

My mum hates pasta, but she managed to eat the pasta if I cooked it ala Aglio Olio

Ingredients:

150 gr pasta (I prefer spaghetti/angel hair)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cayenne pepper (cut)
3 smoked ham (potong memanjang)
Cooking oil
salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese.
Water

Directions:
1. Boil water, put salt and taste. Put 1 tablespoon cooking oil and boil your pasta until al dente or as instructed then drain.
2. Heat the pan and cooking oil, saute garlic and cayenne pepper until fragrant and change color. Add the smoked ham. Saute until it change color.
3. Toss the pasta, saute a bit. Add the salt and pepper, mix well.
4. Ready to serve.

For 2 people.

Gara-gara

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photographer wannabe,
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Recipe: Mommy's Shrimp

Okay.. I finally decided to name my new recipe like that since this is my first recipe that got approved by my mother. For your information, my mother is very picky on food. So this is quite accomplishment for me hehehe

Mommy's Shrimp

Ingredients:

100 gr/10 medium shrimp
1.5 tablespoons butter
1-1.5 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (bango)
1 tablespoons light soy sauce (lee kum kee)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
0.5 onion (cut)
2 slice of ginger (cut into thin stick)
2 cayenne peppers (cabe rawit, gw juga baru tau) (optional)
1.5 limes
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Peel the shrimps and deveined then marinate with 1 lime. Wait for 5 minutes. Wash before cooking.
2. Heat the pan and cooking oil, saute the ginger until it turn white and toss the garlic and cayenne peppers. Keep sauteing until the garlic starts to change color then toss the onion. Cook until the onion a bit soft.
3. Toss the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turn pink.
4. Put the sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, stir and simmer a while with medium heat.
5. Put the salt and pepper. Stir. Taste. Turn off the heat. Ready to serve. You can add the 0.5 lemon if you like.

For 2 people

Note:
1. Lee kum kee light soy sauce is not only salty but also sweet. Put extra sweet soy sauce if your light soy sauce is salty only.
2. I post the pictures latter when I cook this recipe again. Yesterday we were so hungry, did'nt have the time to take the picture.

American Idol 8: Group 12 Result

I know i know... very very late...
Very busy people...

Official Result:
1. Allison I
2. Kris Allen
3. Adam Lambert

I quite agree with the result, even though a bit disappointed when Mischa didn't make it. But I can live with that...

American Idol 8: Group 2

Name : Jasmine Murray
Song : Love Song
Judges Thoughts :
R: pitchy all over through out. I though you will sing Rihanna's
K: you're young and commercial. was'nt your performance
P: I want to disagree but I have to agree. Your interpretation cost you off pitch. Confidence was great.
S: Disappointed. Couple years too early. Not ready for the competition.

My Thought: One word eh 2 words, pitchy and disappointed. She is one of my favorite, I thought she's gonna sail easily to top 12. With this kind of performance, that's never gonna happen. Hhuhuuhu
Score: 5.5/10

Name : Matt Giraud
Song : Viva La Vida
Judges Thoughts :
K: You blew me away in hollywood week and tonight i'm just not blown away.
P: Risky song to pick. Your performance's a lot
S: Verging on the horrible perfomance. Put me off you. Sowie.
R: I have to agree with Simon. Simple song stay away from.

My Thought: Love the song, but breathy and doesn't suit him. I can't find the english word, but for me some of the note 'ngegeleong' cause out of breath. Pack your bag mister.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Jeanine Vailes
Song : This Love
Judges Thoughts :
P: Well Jeanine, great legs... it's season 8... Simon?
S: I thought it was terible. Sorry. You're all chossing the wrong song. But you do have a very good legs.
R: I have to agree with Simon. The legs were definitely hot. Completely the wrong song.
K: Nice lips. So overdone. Very overdone.

My Thought: Okay the first confirmed ticket home dear. Why why did she chose that song? The song is so not suit her. Heeeeehhhhh exhale
Score: 5/10

Name : Nick Mitchell
Song : And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going
Judges Thoughts :
S: I hope I speak on behalf of American that I pray you won't through to the next round. Why your mom and dad are looking at me like that? I'm doing you a favour. It was the most atrocious performance ever. Horrific comedy
R: The most entertaining performance ever. The vocal not happy. O o o o O aw... I was laughing
K: At least we remember you. You wear the same shirt like Simon every week. You are not a terrible singer
P: This is america, singer come in different sizes, shapes etc etc. I like Normand Gentle. I don't know whether this is the stage for you.

My Thought: When will this guy be gone? I never enjoy slapstick comedy, or performance. I even hate that grey silver fox guy, you know who. Huh! Mr. Cowell, let's pray together. If he sail trough (God forbid), I'm gonna stop seeing this show.
Btw I really hate the kicking thingy. Grrrrrr.....Wrong attitude Mr or should I call you Ms. Haiyah...
Score: -10/10

Name : Allison Iraheta
Song : Alone
Judges Thoughts :
R: Yo. This is a funny show. Yoo you just blew me out of the box. No matter what age. Might be the best one tonight.
K: This girl is serious. You don't even know how great you are. You are great.
P: I think you can sing the telephone book. By far the best we've heard tonight. You did a beautiful job.
S: I disagree with Randy when he said you might be the best tonight. You're the best tonight by clear mile. Competition just started right now. Boring with Ryan, started singing and turn into different person. One to watch. Very impressed with you.
My Thought: Who is this girl? Whoa... first I have to comment, 'BOROS' banget mukanya. Way look older. But her tone is great. I love it. Hmm.... why I never see this girl before?
Score: 8/10

Name : Kris Allen
Song : Man in the Mirror
Judges Thoughts :

K: The back half was way better then the front for me the front a bit rough but it still doesn’t come close to Hollywood week. This was the wrong song. Completely wrong.
P: I'm gonna disagree completely. I think that you show your personality and you nailed it. I thought you were charming when your confidence it really shows
S: I'm gonna to agree with Paula. Not the best singer in the competition. But you did what we asked. Show confidence and personality. Very easy to forget someone like you. But I think you made and effort, you look good I think the chicks are gonna love you.
R: Simon partly right. I'm proud of you. You did without the guitar. Nice job.

My Thought: For me is just so so. No ide what to comment. Not bad but not memorable. I felt the confidence and personality.
Score: 7/10

Name : Megan Corkrey
Song : Put Your Records On
Judges Thoughts :
R: Very interesting. I love the one of your voice. Nice nice job
K: One package artist. Very pretty. With the right song you could be the hit artist.
P: From the first time you've won us over. Picked the right song. You hip you cool. You did everything right.
S: You're fun little thing aren't you? You look gorgeus. I think it started really well then you got exited and over sang. I hope actually american vote for you. You're rellevant and current.

My Thought: Can't not understant what the fuss is about. I thought she's a gorgeus weird girl. Like Phoebe Buffay.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Matt Breitzke
Song : If You Could Only See
Judges Thoughts :
S: I absolutely hated the song. Very very frustated. Very boring. Not doing yourself any favour. I'm frustated because I hated the song
R: Great song but the performance was a bit boring. very very cool guy. good luck
K: We all like you. It didn't show us any side of you. It felt really flat. You really can sing. Really about the poor song choice
P: Every tone was in key, it just not celebrate who we are fell in love with.

My Thought: I dont like the talk back. Simon is paid to say something cruel. Let it go. Never talk back to the judge especially Simon. Btw, I thought it is a very boring song. The pitch was great though. Better than when he sang the battle song with Michael.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Jesse Langseth
Song : Bette Davis Eyes
Judges Thoughts :
R: Okay perfomance. Everyone should blew us out of the box. Not just okay. I want to see you strech yourself.
K: The best look. Slinky and sexy. There are some moments that I like.
P: I found you captivating. Read headed girl with bright smile. Your phrasing is very unique. You're cool.
S: This is where I disagree with Paula. I dont mean this rudely but I think you're forgetable. Actually you got a nice voice. Too cool for school.

My Thought: The singing was okay, but I don't like the song. It's just no. Not going to remember. Sorry.
Score: 6/10

Name : Kai Kalama
Song : What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
Judges Thoughts :
K: I just like you. You're really good guy. You have some pitch issue but you give you all. The song is old fashion.
P: You're quite a performance.
S: Very old fashioned. Corny. Nothing distinct. Nothing original. Good as backup singer.
R: So save. It has to be hot.

My Thought: I hate his move.Kok kyk bences. Am I cruel?
Score: 6/10

Name : Mishavonna Henson
Song : Drops of Jupiter
Judges Thoughts :
P: You're definetly can sing. Drops of Jupiter wouldn't be my choice for you, although you sang it well it just doesn't excited me.
S: It sort of sum of you, you very serious. Technically you're very good singer. You seem acted like 50 years old.
R: You feel so much older.
K: I want you to loose it up a little bit. Just shake it off.

My Thought: I like the performance. Don't know why the jugde gave her a hard time. I think she's good. If I were given the authority to decide, she will be one of my pick.
Score: 7.5/10

Name : Adam Lambert
Song : Satisfaction
Judges Thoughts :
P: Here's the thing. I'm watching Adam Lambert's concert. You're leaving some of the rear mirror.
S: Parts are excurating bad, parts are brilliant. The ending was brilliant. Gonna be love or hate it performance.
R: I loved it. Most current artist. Combination of steven tyler blablblabla. A bit manic. But Mick Jagger supposed to be manic. You
K: You're vocal techique is outrageous. Who has a range like that?

My Thought: Smart choice of song. Great performance. Chicks are gonna love him. Honestly I think this is the best performance so far. I really love it. He knows what kind of performer he is, and I love the 'Steven Tyler' thingy in his voice. Hihihihi...
Welcome to top 12 and welcome to my list...For the record, at first I didn't think he is handsome at all. Well I found him attractive now. But, for me the HOTTEST constestant so far is still Michael John. Kyaaa Michael...apa sih ga jelas...
Score: 8.5/10

Top guy: Adam Lambert
Top girl: Allison Iraheta
Next highest vote: Mishavonna Henson (hoping) Megan Corkrey (predicting)

Botanical Garden

I went to botanical garden almost 3 weeks ago, but I've been very busy never have the chance to upload the pictures. Usually I upload my photos on my flicker, but the I feel that my blog lately become too wordy, plain and no pictures :P

Attractions:

- You should visit bensten around sunset, so can see the golden ray of light as the background of the lovely gazebo. Fantastic.

- Rain forest jungle. I dare not to go inside the jungle. First because it was already late and dark. Second because it was stated the jungle is natural, which automatically translated into my brain as full of insects and snakes. So bye bye jungle.

- National Orchid garden. You have to pay $5 for entrance fee which I find very worth it. The orchids are fantastic, gorgeous and fabulous. I swear to you I'm not lying.

- Ginger Garden, quite okay. Nothing special except the fake waterfall perhaps.

I didn't visit every attractions because of 2 main reasons. First our visit was last minute decision so we went there around 4 PM and second is because my poor feet were 'screaming' asking to be relieved from duty :D

PS: I highly recommend this place among 'Must See Places' in Singapore. Well maybe my suggestion is a bit subjective since I luuuuuuv flower so much.

Star Hub Inet conn is so damn slow

Turn out this is my second post of the day after I neglect this blog awhile due to my hectic job *sob sob sob*

My question is what the hell is wrong with Star Hub connection??
Is significantly slower than usual for the last 5 days. I have to load my gmail using the static HTML mode. *menggenaskan*

*grumble grumble grumble*

American Idol 8: Group 1 Result

Okay folks.
Just a short entry today because I am deeply-deeply disappointed!

Top 3:
My Prediction: Danny, Anoop, Alexis (what I wish is Ricky, Anoop and Danny)
Official Result: Danny, Alexis and Michael (whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttt??????? Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!! - Monica Geller's scream)

See now you now why I am not in the mood to write.
Anoop Desai for Wildcard!!!
Ricky Brady for Wildcard!!!

damn why the rule must include gender discrimination?

disappointed fans,
E.

American Idol 8: Group 1

Name : Jackie Tohn
Song : Little Less Conversation
Judges Thoughts:
R: not sure about the vocal but great entertainer.
K: agree with randy, you can work the stage
P: you got me dancing
S: you blow your chance and hate the trouser btw.
My thought: Better than I expected. Hate the dancing
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Ricky Braddy
Song : Song For You
Judges Thoughts:
R: that's what i'm taking about!. nice tone.
K: I hope you feel good, cause you kill that song.
P: you deserve in the competition. I'm glad America can see how talented you are
S: very good but not jumping on my seat. but no star quality. Nice shy guy with really good vocal
My thought: Love this guy! great singer. not so sure about the song choice. hope he can make it. but the crowd didn't seem too excited.
Score: 8.5/10

Name : Alexis Grace
Song : Never Loved A Man
Judges Thoughts:
R: You've found the dirty. You worked it out. I'm loving you right now
K: The genie isI love the new girl
P: It's strange how petite you are but with large talent. I'm just continuing to irritate Simon.
S: You could be the dark horse in the competition. Kelly Clarkson 8 years ago. You have self belief.
My thought: Hate the song! the vocal was good but me no likey blues. sowiieh.. I don't understand why the judges gave very positive comment. For me i'm more jumping on my seat when Ricky Brady performs
Score: 7/10

Name : Brent Keith Smith
Song : Hicktown
Judges Thoughts:
R: I like what you did. Blablala didn't remember, I was busy typing my own thought.
K: You're a little save. The song doesn't range enough for you.
P: Definitely a save song, but I can see you as
S: You've got one shot, not original, forgetable, you may just blow your massive opportunity.
My thought: Hate it. The song, the moves, the talk back and the sullen look.
Score: 4.5/10

Name : Stevie Wright
Song : You Belong With Me
Judges Thoughts:
R: Not hot for me. Talked being save that was really save.
K: You have identity crisis. Uggh..
P: Agree with these two.
S: It was terrible. The song was okay, you out of tune, you look very nerves. Zero chance going through the next round. America listen to me.
My thought: Very disappointed. I mean what???? the low notes are too low. Agree with Mr. Cowell here. Start packing girl.
Score: 4/10

Name : Anoop Desai
Song : Angel Of Mine
Judges Thoughts:
R: Interesting song of choice, the song a little bit sharp.
K: Hard to sing the song. Not sure whether you have the capability to nail that sont like it supposed to be, but you have lot of tallents. I believe in you.
P: America has connected with you. This is a difference side of you. You have Brian McKnight in your voice. Anoop is going to be here for a while. Hopefully.
S: You must've been 2 when you heard the song. A little bit too grown up, a bit serious. You got massive likability.
My thought: Not what I expected. But I love his tone.
Score: 7.5/10

Name : Casey Carlson
Song : Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Judges Thoughts:
R: Everything was wrong....(singing)
K: Nobody goes near that song. I want to see you sing girly anthem. I have high hope on you. You are a package. Awhh..
P: Police, Sting are iconic.
S: You look good, the singing was atrocius. You shouldn't allow to sing that song to be honest.
My thought: OMG, just when I thought there could be no worse performance than Stevie's. Whaaaat??? The winks, the slutty move. Hate it. Too bad!!!!. I loved her vannessa carlson audition. She is one of my fave and now I have to cross her name for the list I suppose.
Score: 3/10

Name : Michael Sarver
Song : I Don’t Want To Be
Judges Thoughts:
R: The good part is you can definitely sing, start a little pitchy. I like you better on the soul thing.
K: I dont think that was your best performace. I've seen you do better.
P: I think you've done a good job. You change mic. Distracting.
S: We like you, honest good guy who need a break. I hope America does picked up the phone give you another shot.
My thought: Didn't like it when Bo Bice sang the song, don't like it now. Not even Elliot Yamin can make me love the song (I just hate it less when sung by Elliot). Too bad. I like this huge guy. The song definitely not for him.
Score: 6/10

Name : Ann Marie Boskovitch
Song : Natural Women
Judges Thoughts:
R: Here's the deal. Big huge vocal song. I didn't understand who you are as an artist.
K: That song is so big, you have to kill it if you want to do it. A bit old fashioned.
P: Compare to what we heard in the hollywood week and audition, you did better.
S: Your voice is not good enough for that song. It just destroy you. You may have ruined your one shot I'm affraid. Sowieh.
My thought: for me it was okay. maybe because I recognise the song. Not so crazy about the vocal. Very disappointed. I had high hope for her since I saw her audition. Too bad. What's wrong with tonight?
Score: 6/10

Name : Stephen Fowler
Song : Rock With You
Judges Thoughts:
R: I never thought you would chose that song. Such a different song for me. Not in the right place. Pitchy and undernote.
K: I got more of you when you forget the lyric. That song doesn't give you chance to intepret.
P: Would have served you better if you come out here and sang that david cook song. Singing that song for you is like the kiss of death. Only belong to one artist, Michael Jackson
S: Terrible arrangement. You look this back you'll realized you're making a huge mistake. Corny.
My thought: Pack your back mister.
Score: 5/10

Name : Tatiana Del Torro
Song : Saving All My Love
Judges Thoughts:
R: When I heard you're singing the song I was "oh no" but you know what that girl can sing. There're moments
K: It's like a rollercaster with you. Tonight is a very reserved tatiana. Who are you?
P: Most talked about constestant. Beautiful moments and pitchy moment.
S: You're a complete ultimate drama queen. Despreate to be famous. Actually, suprisingly wasn't bad at all. It was better than I've expected. Your demure thing makes me nervous. Go laugh that weird laugh thing.
My thought: It was waaay better than I would expected. She finally behave people!. I think she did work hard. Smart choice of song. Not going to be a greeeeeat singer but not that bad.
Score:6.5/10

Name : Danny Gokey
Song : Hero
Judges Thoughts:
R: The redeem of the night. That was blazing hot
K: Danny you're a hero, You give us hope.
P: You're stellar. Sold out arenas
S: Back to real world. That was good but not fantastic. Very-very good singer. I like you, just not understand the hype just now.
My thought: Very very smart choice of song hey you Mr. Dowey Jr look alike! Good vocal. Definitely sail through
Score: 8/10

My top guy: Ricky Brady.
My predicition top guy: Danny Gokey

My top girl: Do I have to choose?
My predicition top girl: Alexis Grace

Next most vote: Anoop.

Wildcard: Ricky Brady (I hope) but I think it's gonna be Michael.

If I can choose my top three are: Ricky, Danny and Anoop.
Dump all the girls.

American Idol 8: Hollywood week Day 4

I know I know...
Very very late review :P
But here it is..

1. Adam Lambert sang Believe by Cher. Personally I hate the song, but Adam twisted the tone into some kind of stage performance and because I like him since the group week, so I choose him. Btw, Simon gave him a thumb up.

2. Matt Giraud the dueling piano player who reminds Simon of Elliot (I dont know why, I prefer Elliot more) is also impressive with his piano. Don't know why but I dont like it too much. Not my fave contestant. Kara loved it very much, she gave him standing ovation along with Randy and Paula. Simon smiled. Not bad.

3. Jamar Rogers. Ngg.. it's okay for me. I thought his voice is very unique and memorable. I grow to like him more and more to be honest. Paula said very nice, kara nodded and mr. cowell smiled.

4. Danny Gokey the Robert Dewey Jr. I like him from his first audition, but the feeling is going down don't know why. Maybe it is moved to Jamar. Wait I think I know why, maybe because I feel he's a bit typical (serak2 dan terengah2 itu loh) and ngg... i kinda feel he only really match with very specific songs like kiss of a rose to be example. Paula did the lasso throwing thingy (3 times, OMG) and grinning excitedly. Simon smiled.

5. Anoop Desai sang My Prerogative. I just love this dude!! Randy nodded, Kara smiled.

6. Jorge Nunez the Mark Anthony wannabe. It's okay for me. Not a fave. Paula danced.

7. Scoot Macintyre sang Home by Chris. Okay, this is another dude that I really love. Especially since I think his voice is the best in this season but hearing he sang the song to be honest I was a bit disappointed. I just dont think his voice is 'cucok' for this song and he is a bit outshined by chris. For me, chris left a very memorable performance on this song. Kara smiled, Randy nodded, Paula gave standing ovation.

8.Kendall Beard sang Carrie Underwood's Before He Cheats. She is a bit shaky. Not a fave.

9. Stevie Wright gave just okay performance. Too bad I like her audition, so now I'm confused.

10. Lil Rounds If I ain't got you by Alicia Keys, okay with her audition, hate the first day of hollywood, and like the final performance. Another confusing choice.

11. Kristin Mcnamara sand Because of You by Kelly Clarkson. Didn't know her voice until the group peformance and wowed by her last performance. I love her sexy but strong voice. Love her! One of my fave from now on. Randy looked approved and Paula nodded along.

12. Mishavonna Henson, I honestly dont know what to say. She is not sort of my type, but Randy bite his thumb.

13. Tatiana Del Toro, I am annoyed with this girl. Especially her laugh. She sounds like Janice from Friends. But her voice is okay though, I think maybe if she choose the right song, she can be really good. Paula smiled, Randy's jaw dropped, Simon smiled in a weird way.

14. Alexis Grace sang Before he cheats, I think just well ordinary. Nothing special but she is better than Kendall Beard for me.

15. Kenny Hoffpauer. Who is he?? I didn't event know he exist in this competition until the last performance. He is just okay. Not a fan.

16. Jasmine Murray. I love this girl. She made me fall in love with Fergie's song. Passed

17. Nathaniel Marshall looks more macho when holding and playing a guitar. His voice is also better. He passed.

18. Joanna Pacitti, that poor girl forgot the lyric. Her performance was a disaster. No need further comment. Passed.

19. Casey Carlson, I like this girl. I think she is just likeable, and I love her voice color. Too bad she forgot the lyric. Cross the finger folks! Passed. Woo hoo.

20. Stephen Fowler. I love his hollywood day 1 and day 2, but this man forgot the lyric after so very much convinced he is not going to and after he asked to restart all over again he forgot, again and slamed the piano. The judges looked annoyed (yes, even paula) Passed.

21. Nick Mitchell or Norman Gentle. Simon hated him for the first and me also. Randly laugh, Paula clapped. Passed.

22. Anne Marie Boskovich, I love her voice, country type. Passed.

23. Ju'not Joner. OMG, I love his voice. A bit smokey but I like his better than Danny Gokey. Passed.

24. Kaylan Loyd sang If I ain't got you. Ordinary, not memorable. Sorry. Next...(Simon stopped that poor girl performance)

25. Leneshe Young, personally I love this girl and her performance is also okay, but she didn't make the cut. Eventhough Randy and Simon looked enjoy her perfomance

26. Kai Kalama, something wrong with the dude's voice. Poor guy. He passed though.

27. Michael Sarver. Wow. Very powerfull voice. Kara sang a long, Mr. Cowell smiled. He passed.

28. India Morrison. Her group performance was way better than solo perfomance. It was a disaster.

Okay, I think all I mentioned above with exceptional of Leneshe and India, all made it through. Btw Michael Castro didn't make it.

Latters........