Rootote

Beauty and perfection lies in simplicity. Incorporating this Japanese ideal on aesthetic design into its various bag collections, ROOTOTE proves totes can be simultaneously functional, environmentally sound and versatile. These bags have inner pockets that offer a quick and clutter-free search for that one item. Each bag has the brand's signature "ROO" pocket, a cleverly concealed zippered side pocket named after the kangaroo. Launched in 2001, ROOTOTE's extraordinary range of "compact environment friendly bags" and "baby roos" among others is a refreshing alternative from overdone bags.

Things are not always what they seem

Two travelling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion's guestroom. Instead the angels were given a small space in the cold basement. As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied, "Things aren't always what they seem."

The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor, but very hospitable farmer and his wife. After sharing what little food they had the couple let the angels sleep in their bed where they could have a good night's rest. When the sun came up the next morning the angels found the farmer and his wife in tears. Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole income, lay dead in the field? The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older angel how could you have let this happen? The first man had everything, yet you helped him, she accused. The second family had little but was willing to share everything, and you let the cow die.

"Things aren't always what they seem," the older angel replied. "When we stayed in the basement of the mansion, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn’t find it."

"Then last night as we slept in the farmers bed, the angel of death came for his wife. I gave him the cow instead. Things aren't always what they seem."

Sometimes that is exactly what happens when things don't turn out the way they should. If you have faith, you just need to trust that every outcome is always to your advantage. You might not know it until some time later...

Some people come into our lives and quickly go…
Some people become friends and stay awhile...
Leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts...
And we are never quite the same because we have made a good friend!!

Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow a mystery.
Today is a gift.
That's why it's called the present!

Success

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Success is the ability to go from one failure
to another with no loss of enthusiasm!

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My love will get you Home

if you wander off too far,
my love will get you home
if you follow the alone star,
my love will get you home

if you ever find yourself losing long alone,
get back on your feet and think of me,
my love will get you home, boy,
my love will get you home
if the bright lights blind your eyes,
my love will get you home
if your troubles break your strike,
my love will get you home

if you ever find yourself losing long alone,
get back on your feet and think of me,
my love will get you home, boy,
my love will get you home
if you ever feel ashamed,
my love will get you home
whenever is only you too blame,
my love will get you home

if you ever find yourself losing long alone,
get back on your feet and think of me,
my love will get you home, boy,
my love will get you home

if you ever find yourself losing long alone,
get back on your feet and think of me,
my love will get you home, boy,
my love will get you home, boy,
my love will get you home

This is very Meaningful...

Dreams: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Purpose: Your vision becomes clear when you look inside your heart.

Passion: Belief fuels passion, and ... passion rarely fails.

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People are like sticks od dynamite. The power's on the inside...
... but nothing happens until the fuse gets lit.

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Courage: Does not always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day, saying, "I will try again tomorrow."

Goals: Take the long view ... one day at a time.

Stay Positive: You become what you think about.

Attitudes: Truly are Contagious. So ask yourself one question... Is mine worth catching?

Simplify: Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least.

Laughter: is a sunshine in any life and is your heart's way of telling your face to smile.

Expect the best: It's a funny thing about life, if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.

Kindness: It's not the things you get, but the hearts you touch, that will determine your sucess.

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Sing your song: A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.

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Love: Doesn't make the world goes round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Renewal: The will to win ... the will to achieve ... goes dry and arid without continuous renewal.

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In many ways, we're alike; However, one little difference always makes a big difference. The little difference is ... ATTITUDE!

Baby Blanket

Baby Ashley's blanket is COMPLETED! Finally I have managed to finish it in time! LOL!

This is my first time doing patchwork blanket. Quite regretted that I didn't pay much attention during Home Econs time as I have came across a lot of obstuctions. Many thanks to Yong! He has been helping me alot! Overall not that fantastics but appearance looked nice. Hope Baby Ashley will not mind wor...

I did not do full blown quilting as I know that I am unable to handle it. Hence sew double square stitch line to join the patchwork and the quilt batting so that the batting will not shift.

Ugly Teeth Mould

Notice that the mould has upper front teeth that were tilted inwards? Sound familiar right?! Heehee... That's belong to me!


No more choosing of the colour for plastic ring and now I have said good bye to it! LOL! Last Wednesday has picked up my retainer and got to wear for 24/7. Only remove the retainer during my eating. Not really used to it as I experience a lot of saliva in my mouth. My orthodontist has advised me to get a container to keep my retainer when I remove it for certain reasons hence bought a Fusia colour for my retainer. Not cheap wor cost S$3.80! Hahaha Doris has given me a sticker label and when she passed it to me I was wondering what is it for... She told me it is a LOST & FOUND label. Heeehee.. so cute right?!

After Braces always Retainers

Why retainers?

After your orthodontic treatment is finished, and your braces are removed, you will need retainers to hold your teeth in their new positions.

For how long do I need to wear retainers?

It takes time for the bone and all the tissues around your teeth to reorganize and therefore it is necessary to use retainers until your bite stabilizes. In the first month after the braces are removed, the risk of relapse is very high. Relapse means that the teeth will go back to near the original positions. Rotated teeth can take up to one year or more to stabilize after treatment. If you had gaps between your teeth before treatment, the retention period will be held longer.

Usually retainers are worn for as long a time as you have had your braces. If your teeth move back to their original positions, you may need fixed braces again to correct them.

What will my retainers look like?

The retainers are individually designed to prevent teeth from going back to original positions. The retainer can be a removable appliance or a fixed wire bonded at the back of your front teeth.

Do I have to wear them all the time?

Your orthodontist will prescribe the retention plan that is best for you. Some retainers are used full time in the first 6 months, and after that, just at night for a few years. Other retainers are worn full time 4-7 days, and after that, just at night. Fixed retainers are normally kept in place for 5 years.

It is important that you use your retainers as instructed.

Removable retainers should be taken out during eating, contact sports and when you brush your teeth. To clean the retainers, remove them first and brush them in

tap water using a toothbrush and some toothpaste. Brush your teeth after this.

The safest place for your retainers is in your mouth. If you are not using the retainers they should always be kept in a box. There is a great risk of loosing retainers if they are wrapped in tissue paper after you remove them from your mouth.

How will retainers affect my daily life?

A removable retainer has a wire holding the front teeth. It will be visible but much less than the fixed braces. If you have a removable retainer in your upper jaw, it will take you one to two days to get accustomed to them and be able to speak properly. It is normal to experience a lot of saliva in your mouth with a new retainer. Always bring the box for your retainers to be kept in should you need to remove them for some reason. If you have a fixed retainer, you should spend more time to brush the back of your teeth. You have to brush all around the wire so that calculus will not form. You will be instructed on how to use dental floss with a floss-threader. You have to remember not to use your front teeth to bite on hard food and objects. Fixed retainers do not affect speech.

Will my teeth never change when the period of retention is over?

Bone has the capacity to change and remodel for as long as we live, that is why a broken bone can heal. From 20 to 50 years of age, faces mature and teeth continue to push forward, causing crowding of the lower front teeth.

This happens regardless of whether you have had wisdom teeth removed, extractions of teeth or previous orthodontic treatment for crowded teeth.

To avoid the risk of late crowding, removable retainers can be worn at night for a longer period and fixed retainers kept in for more than 5 years. Adult patients usually sleep with their retainers on for the rest of their lives, if they want their teeth in perfect alignment.

Straightening Teeth

Orthodontics is treatment to improve the alignment of the teeth. Some people call this "straightening of crooked teeth". There are now several ways of straightening teeth and making your smile more attractive.

"Braces" - the layman's term for the appliances that are fixed to the teeth to straighten them.

Braces can also be discreet if they are made of porcelain (ceramic). Porcelain, or ceramic, braces are often worn by adults who don't want their braces to be so noticeable. Unless someone is really up close to you, porcelain braces are barely noticeable. Ceramic braces cost more than metal ones.

Fixed braces consist of brackets and bands bonded or cemented to your teeth (to get a hold of them), and very thin metal wires that gently push your teeth into their right positions. The wire is tied into the brackets with a steel ligature or a coloured plastic ring. Some brackets have clips to hold the wires and no ties are needed. Brackets can be made of metal or tooth coloured ceramic or plastic. Ordinary fixed braces are bonded to the front of your teeth. There are also braces that can be bonded on the back of your teeth (lingual braces).

Steps in Fixed Braces Treatment

First Visit:

X-rays, photos and impressions for plaster study models of your teeth are done. Your orthodontist will plan your treatment using these records. Very often permanent teeth are removed when they are crowded and there is not enough space in the jaws for all of them. The extractions are done just before or just after the fitting of your braces.

Second Visit:

Your orthodontist will explain the treatment plan and the braces suitable for your condition. Before braces are fitted, separators (small plastic “doughnuts”) are placed between your molars for a week to create spaces for the molar bands but depend s on individual.

Third and Fourth Visits:

Bands are cemented and brackets are bonded to the front of your teeth.

Subsequent Visits:

Every 4 to 8 weeks. Adjustments are made to the braces by way of wire-changes, adding springs, elastics or other accessories.

NOTE: Accessories are necessary to make your braces work. Elastics are often used to get your upper and lower teeth to bite together properly. Facemask, headgear or biteplate are sometimes used with fixed braces. It is very important to use all accessories exactly as you have been told, if not, progress of the treatment stops and may in some cases, reverse.

When treatment is completed:

Your fixed braces will be removed at a deband appointment, followed by removal of cement and polishing of your teeth. Moulds of your teeth in their new positions are taken to make retainers. After your braces are removed, you will need retainers to hold your teeth in their new positions for the next few years.

How will braces affect my daily life?

Speech: With regular fixed braces, speech is normally not affected at all. However, if your condition requires a palatal expander appliance to be fitted at the roof of your mouth, this may interfere with your speech. If you have lingual braces, you will take some time to learn to speak properly with the braces.

Brushing with braces: With braces on, your teeth are more difficult to clean. Do not leave food on your braces. Brushing your teeth properly after every snack and meal will reduce the risk of decay and gum disease. In addition, 5 minutes of brushing are needed every morning and night. Have your toothbrush available to brush after meals as well as at your orthodontic visits. You can use disclosing solution to check if your teeth are clean. You will need to replace your toothbrush more often as it will wear out faster.

Eating and diet restrictions: Eating hard food or biting on large pieces of food may dislodge the brackets or bands and damage the wires. Avoid eating nuts and biting on nails or pencils. Do cut hard fruits into small and thin pieces before eating them. Avoid food and drinks with high sugar content such as sweets and soft drinks.

Pain and discomfort: It takes up to one week to get accustomed to your braces. Initially your cheeks and tongue will chafe from rubbing against the brackets and bands. Your teeth will also feel sore but you will get used to your braces in a couple of days. After each adjustment of the braces, you will also feel some discomfort as your teeth start to move.

偏愛 (Biased Love)

Find this song not bad. Get to know this song from a HK drama serial.

K:相信一個他 深愛一個他
偏偏太害怕 每日每夜晚
看著聽著都有他 知我總太差
迫你聽說話 重覆妄想不耐煩
從不管勸喻心中只有他

S:知你深愛他 知你需要他
不知道辦法 你共我合拍
我願坐著聽廢話 知你不算差
終有真愛吧 明天有新鮮事煩
無需偏愛自騙自憐醜化

合:星與月何時何地變幻化
不變真的愛他

K:轉瞬之間 不斷掙扎 常怨被枉蹧蹋
合:心著面無窮無盡說話嗎 都已將心血花
S:得妳分擔憂千百 時間讓愛轉淡
合:愛未怕

S:知你相信他 知你深愛他
陰天你未慣
K:雨夜你別怕 我伴你在聽雨灑
S:知你聲太沙 請你不說話
K:無聲片刻不是難
合:如不懂放下結局才可怕

合:星與月何時何地變幻化
不變真的愛他
轉瞬之間 不斷掙扎 常怨被枉蹧蹋
心著面無窮無盡說話嗎 都已將心血花
得妳分擔憂千百 時間讓愛轉淡
愛未怕

Leaving...

Heehee... not me leaving wor... His name is Jason, his colleague. Going to be a patent lawyer and leaving Singapore for 1 year to go for training in California.

A New Born Baby

On 30-Aug Alice has given birth to her little princess Ashley. Yesterday my colleagues and I went to see her at Raffles Hospital. Her baby ger is soooo cute and beautiful! We are making so much noise in the ward. LOL! Wanted to play with her but she is sleeping soundly and I tried to shake her but she don't want to open her eyes and she keep stretching her body. So cute!

Donut Factory

Finally I managed to get the donuts! LOL! Waited for more than 6mths wanted to try them and bought them last Thursday! The queue is almost soooooo long and this time the queue is shorter and I just waited for an hour or so. Not Bad the donuts =)

It's here...

In the end, we went to order online purchase for the wireless router cos we did not want to be disappointed and searched for it in every stores... Service was good & fast! Ordered on Saturday and it delivered to my home on the following Monday.

I love it so much!!

Airport Extreme Base Station

Last Sat we went to Apple store at the Wheelock Place and been searching around the store but unable to find it... In the end we approached the staff and he told us no more... Don't know is he referring to out of stock or has not arrived but we did not ask for further answer and left the place. Before we left Wheelock Place, I bought my fav drink... Coffee Beans Sunrise and got the largest size. Hahaha!

Now I going to introduce the Apple Wireless Router.



Easy wireless networking

Connect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Extreme Base Station, then quickly set it up with the easy-to-use AirPort Utility, which is available for both Mac OS X and Windows. Within minutes, you and up to 50 others can use your Macs or PCs to surf the web, stream video, share photos, and more — without wires.2

Up to 5x the performance, 2x the range

AirPort Extreme uses next-generation 802.11n wireless technology3 and features multiple antennas to deliver maximum speed and range throughout your home, classroom, or small office. You can enjoy up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.

Print without wires

Have several computers in your home or office but only one printer? No problem. Just connect a printer to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station and the printer instantly becomes available to everyone on your wireless or wired network. (See system requirements.)

Share your hard drive

Now you can share an external hard drive over your wireless and wired network by simply connecting it to the USB port on your AirPort Extreme. Called AirPort Disk, it's perfect for sharing files, making backups, and more. You can even connect multiple drives and printers using a USB hub (sold separately). (See system requirements.)

Strong security and access control

Rest easy — AirPort Extreme takes strong measures to prevent unauthorized intrusion into your wireless network. It offers a built-in firewall and supports industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP. Yet it's still easy for authorized users to connect to it, thanks to its simple setup utility and powerful access controls.

Works with iPhone, Apple TV and more

AirPort Extreme works flawlessly with Apple TV for wireless video and AirPort Express for wireless music. It's compatible with 802.11a/b/g wireless clients. And because it's dual-band, it works on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz spectrum, reducing the chance of radio interference.

e.BlackBoard

Have not writing anything for quite some time... Today post will be introducing new main course at e.blackboard and this photo has been taken for few weeks ago but forgotten to post... LOL. The mixture of the sauce is tomato + creamy sauce. Not bad! Although I am not a cheesezy person. Will write more abt the description etc if I going there again. As they have several no. of new main courses. Suddenly I got the craving now... Hahaha Can see that I am hungry now... but impossible to fill my stomach cos it's late and no supper for me as I think I have put on weight recently... =P

The others...

#2 gift arrived on 31 July as I arranged 1 day earlier due to i afraid that that the delivery man unable to locate him and I only know one of his colleague's contact no... as his colleague going to BKK on Wed. Hence brought forward for the surprise. #3 gift is so lucky and arrived before his bdae therefore can give it to him.

His Bdae Gift...

Counting down to 1st Aug... Finally I bought a gift for him... HeeHee...

Last Sat when we were looking bdae gift for Justin and happened to pass by samsonite and he seem to be quite like this backpack. Then I told him I buy for him as his bdae gift. He rejected at first cos he said "I thought you already bought?" and I told him that the gifts I bought are cheap... He replied "Cheap?!"... Heehee... Quickily told him not those cheap stuffs... is not more than 2 hundreds bucks. So he let me buy this backpack as his bdae gift. LOL! The backpack looked abit like ninja turtle bag... =P Keep making fun of it. Hahaha!



Follow by 2 more surprised gifts are on the way... LOL!

ROLLERtoaster

Saw an interesting toaster!

ROLLERtoaster:

At the dawn of 1909, the first electrical toaster was designed. The earliest pop up toaster then took a further 15 years to emerge from its predecessor. Ever since then, pop up toasters has dominated the whole of 19th century as wellas the early 20th century. In our pursuit towards designing better cell phone, televisions, etc; we have evolved from cumbersome cell phones to the slim and chic cell phones of today. Bulky set top box television to the desirable slender plasma screen. We have leaped tremendous folds in pursuing better design for these products and yet why some products like the taosters have not progress much in the past 80 years?

Could we perhaps design a toaster that is sleek, compact and modern? Or perhaps new ways of toasting bread?

"THE BRAND NEW WAY TO TAOST YOUR BREAD" - reddot design award winner 2006

Gyukaku - Fine Charcoal BBQ (II)

Yesterday the dinner is fantastics! I love it! This is so DELICIOUS! *Thumb Up*

The service also very good! The staff heard that we were talking abt the straw and she approached us asking whether we want. They will change the grill and topping up the charcoals without asking. We also ordered the Ramen to try but not very nice. When the ramen is served, the lady automatic divide the portions for us.

The desserts also very nice! Although I don't like black sesame ice cream but it is super good! Finally the bill came... It costs S$853 for 7 persons! LOL!