Secret Admirer in Office

While back in office working one evening, I felt something under my desk.
There was a paperbag left below my table.
Puzzled and wondering what it was, I bent down and picked up the paperbag.

There was a gift inside.
Who could it be from?!
Could it be true?..
*Gasp*... A secret admirer in office?!?!
 It's a cute little gift. A DIY gift.

Secret Admirer DIY Gift 1

Secret Admirer DIY Gift 2

Maybe, somebody DIYed something for me?!

Doesn't the person know that I'm a married man?!?!

Nonetheless, it's a good boost for the ego...

And then finally... 

I found a note...

From the secret admirer...

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Secret Admirer DIY Gift Note

It was a gift for my Wifey!!!! (*Sighz* Don't even have a chance to boost my ego...)


A secret admirer of MY Wifey from My Office, passing a gift to My Wifey through ME?!?! 


It doesn't even say who it is from!!!...

After much investigation (phobia from the Abalone incident), the gift is from a certain Teo....

Someone who I work closely with..

Someone who I consider a close friend..

Someone who is getting married soon!!!

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It is from a certain Ms Teo>> My Wifey says Thanks!!

Well.... luckily... life is not as dramatic as Mediacorp's Drama Serials...

--Ginseng Tonic Maker-- Next time give Ginseng as gift lah!!

Could this be the future? Part 2

As a follow up to the
Could this be the future entry where a Passion was turned into a Million-dollar business 

My Wifey is having soooooo much fun that she can't help but create more DIY Owls

I should run a sweat shop and make my Wifey work non-stop *Evil Laughter*.....

Why?

Coz that could be the ticket to joining the Millionaire Club in Singapore

--Ginseng Tonic Maker-- I'm sure a Million bucks will work as well as Ginseng Tonic!

The A-Team Movie Review by ME!

Watched the The A-Team on Saturday with Mich and my In-Laws.
As most of you should know, I'm not much of a movie person. How often do you see me blog about movies?
This was not a movie that I would have wanted to watch given a choice. There aren't that many movies that fall into the category.
However, my In-laws and my Wifey wanted to watch and of course, being the nice Hubby and Son-in-Law that I am (*ahem*), I agreed =)

Went to meet them after some work in office and we headed off for dinner first.
We had our dinner in Ang Mo Kio. Read about my Wifey's blog about our dinner at Peppery Western Cuisine  Not very convenient if you don't drive. I loved my Salmon but my Wifey hated her spaghetti. So there, 2 EXTREME reviews.

Ok, back to The A-Team movie.
I'm glad I watched it!
It is surprisingly good. Perhaps it is because my expectations were low?
For a action movie, it has many hilarious scenes.
You get your action and comedy, all-in-one.
Only negative thing? The last scenes where the settings started crumbling down, that's too unreal even for a Hollywood movie.

Overall, I think you should watch it.

Ginseng Tonic Maker - 4 out of 5

Married Life 101 - How to understand women? (Conversation of the Day)

I am going to put on record, what every man should know..

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E-V-E-R

take what a woman says at face value.... 

Proof??!!

One fine day, after wifey used my phone...

Wifey: Baby.. you see, my phone's wallpaper is a picture of you.. and your phone's wallpaper is not a picture of me!

Me: Not like it's a picture of another girl.. It's a picture of Buddha for goodness... Haha.. Ok ok.. I'll change now....

Wifey: It's ok lah, it doesn't matter.

I Changed the Wallpaper

I-M-M-E-D-I-A-T-E-L-Y

Why?

In case you read or got the message wrongly...

What my wifey said was...

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Wifey: You Change.... Or You Die!!!!!!

--Ginseng Tonic Maker-- I think Ginseng increases my Psychic powers!

Could this be the future?

Many people have told me they are impressed by my Wifey's handicrafts.
The following list is just some of the things she has made

• Bag
• Skirt
• Stuff Toys
• Bird Cage for our Wedding Ang Pow Box......

Her latest creation?

Her DIY Owl Stuff Toy Family

She's really into sewing lately.. So passionate about it that making money is really not her primary motive...

The price she quotes for the OWLs in my logical mind is soooooo not worth it due to the time needed to make them. VERY time-consuming. However, she always feels that she just want to share her love of sewing and is happy that there are people who appreciate her creations.

So nice of her right?! I know haha...

Well who knows... Her hobby and passion could turn into a million-dollar business as well?.. Just like how a local entrepreneur was profiled in the Straits Times article Her hobby is now a million-dollar business

Then I can stay at home and eat Ginseng all day....

--Ginseng Tonic Maker-- Money Maker?

Pixar 20 years of Animation in Science Centre Singapore

Decided to get out of the house with wifey on Sunday...

Not much of a movie-couple..

So finally, after a few reminders by my wife..

We went to the Pixar 20 years of Animation Exhibition in Science Centre

Was shocked to know it started since 2 April!!

So for those who have not visited, catch it before 27 June 10am to 6pm!

Pixar Poster that Greeted us at the Carpark - Buzz Lightyear!

Woody

Entrance to Pixar 20 years of Animation

The moment we entered the door and before we even bought tickets..

Toys!!

The toys that caught our eyes the moment we entered the doors

Wifey loves Mr Potato

Me?.. I'm more of a Bag person!

   Ticket Prices:

Pixar Animation Exhibition only: $20

Pixar Animation Exhibition + Science Centre: $21

Pixar Animation Exhibition + Science Centre + 3D Pixar Movie: $24

Discounts available if you are Popluar Bookstore Card Holder or NTUC Union Card Holder

Showing Toy Story 2. Think there are other Pixar movies available like Toy Story 1 and UP

Pixar Animation Science Centre Tickets

Picture before we enter the exhibition

Pics with Monsters Inc.

Our Very own Look alike Contest

My Turn Now..

So who's the winner of the look-alike contest?? Haha...

 No photos to be taken in the exhibition..

Being the law-abiding Singaporeans..

No photos were taken..

Then it was time for the 3D Toy Story 2 movie...

This Way to 3D Toy Story 2

Tickets with the famous Lamp Stamps

3D Glasses

 The 3D movie was much clearer than the normal ones watched in the Cinemas.

I think to pay $21 per pax (after discount) with a movie thrown in 

+ entrance to Pixar Exhibition

+ entrance to Science Centre

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Good Deal!!!

--Ginseng Tonic Maker-- Pixar should animate a running Ginseng!

Latest Updates on City Harvest and Pastor Kong Hee?

So what is the latest news with regards to the probe into City Harvest on the misuse of church funds with their Founder Pastor Kong Hee and 16 other church members assisting in investigations?

If you have not heard of it, where have you been? You can read about it on Yahoo - Pastor Kong Hee 'takes a break'

Some comments (and flaming) have been going around online. Some comments are reasonable and level-headed, while others are plain childish and insulting. I hope it does not become a "religion" thing. It is an investigation into whether there are misuse of funds and it happens to be a church.

I agree with some of the comments I have read online, even from churchgoers of City Harvest, let the authorities investigate. Let people ask questions.
If there are areas to be improved, do it and let the matter be put to rest once and for all.
So for people who are at the extreme ends:
A (personal insults and jumping to conclusions) or
B (die hard placard waving fans and ALSO jumping to conclusion)

CHILL!!

After reading an article in the Straits Times Friday, June 4 2010, I have a concern.

I am no expert in reading and interpreting the figures.
What is the effect of links between the church and companies owned by key people in the Management Committee? I can't tell

Is $8,296,977 paid for staff salaries and allowances justified? I don't know.

What stands out to me in the figures reported is the sum of $25,000 for Club Membership. (Tower Club, "which the church uses to host and entertain visiting foreign VIPs, guests and dignitaries")

Is that really necessary? As read on Yahoo - Pastor Kong Hee 'takes a break', City Harvest is a church with a 14,000 sq foot office in Suntec and their very own building in Jurong West which was built at a cost of $47 million. A building of $47 million and there is no decent place to host and entertain visiting foreign VIPs, guests and dignitaries? Sure be a good host but surely the amounts spent can be modest and not necessarily at Tower Club which "has been established as the nation's premier private business club" as listed on their website?

I am sure they have helped and touched the lives of many. But everything can be improved, isn't it?
There are no easy answers when it comes to money. Especially so when religious bodies come into the picture. I think they have greater responsibility to provide accountability and make sure funds are used in the best possible way.

So far, based on what I read, City Harvest has been open about their Financial Reports and they post it online. The key question is, is that enough?

Even after the investigations, whether or not any law is broken, can the system be improved?

--Ginseng Tonic Maker-- Ginseng for the well needed rest...