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.Mad.Season.1.:.Building.Series.Ep.1.

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Finally….. Our Mad Season 1 is ready and up!!!
In this season, we will have 3 different series each week for our viewers, spanning over a period of 8 weeks.
I shan’t reveal the other 2 series as of yet, so do check back here for new updates!! =D

So…. The 1st series will be the Building Series, namely building up different types of items as we go along.
Very hands-on and DIY!

For our 1st episode, Ving will be fixing up this wooden shelf which was bought from a supermarket for only $8.90 after discount!!
So affordable!!
Here are the wooden planks and screws provided in the flat box which they came in.
(Tool box and screwdriver not included.)
After fixing up the dividers of the shelf….
Then adding in the backings for the shelf….
Last step was to screw on the last long wooden plank for the side of the shelf…
And viola!!!
You get a rather solid and stable wooden shelf for you house!
The whole process took only 20-odd minutes for me to complete fixing it up!
SUCCESS!!!
The result of all the screwing (*ahem* pun not intended)……….
If you do not fancy this beech wood kind of color, you can actually get some paint and color it the way you like it to be!
(Which we might actually do it for another episode of our Mad Season series hahaha… *winks*)
Start building up something today!! ^_^

Lastly, do stay tuned for the 1st episode of our 2nd series which will be up on this Wednesday!!! *throws confetti*

.let’s.all.practise.recycling.

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As my heading suggests, everyone of us should incorporate recycling into our daily routine.
Personally, I’ve been doing that since I-forgot-from-when-onwards.
During my childhood times, my dad had already drilled this into my mind, be it through his own actions or words.
It’s a good thing that nowadays more and more people are aware of how the 3Rs (Reuse / Reduce / Recycle) can benefit our dear Earth.
So much so that we now have organisations going around collecting recycling materials every fortnightly, or having recycling containers being placed at strategic places around our country at our convenience.

For my block, the organisation comes by every fortnight on Friday mornings to collect our recycling materials, plus give us new bags to contain more recycling stuff for the next round of collection.
My family has since been even more diligent in sorting out the different recycling materials into different bags before the staff comes by to collect.
It’s amazing how much papers/plastic/metal we can collect in 2 weeks’ time without realising.

Recently, my side-kick Ginzy found another place where we can actually sell these recycling materials for cash!
So we decided to bring some stuff over to recycle.
On my side, I brought over 3 bags of old clothes to ‘sell’.
Based on this chart, I got $2.60 for my 3 bags of old clothes that weighed 13kg in all!
Ginzy earned $0.70 for her 7kg of newspapers heh…
They have this poster there to tell you more about why we should practise the 3Rs.
We plan to go for this once every fortnight so that there’s more time for us to collect more recycling materials!
Here’s what we’ve accumulated in just one week!
Everyone of us should do our part in saving the environment, in any ways possible.
Every bit counts, no matter how small.
So let’s start practising the 3Rs if you haven’t already!
It’s never too late! =D

.BTS.for.Lapse.,.错过.

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In the midst of planning…
Scripts!
Day 1’s Filming…
Ving’s filming companion, Spencer!
Super adorable!!! Wish I can have my own dog too!!
Tired out after filming!
He’s sucha dear by being very cooperative during filming!
Day 2’s Filming…
Ellie + Travis scenes!
The day which Ellie died after finding out about her sister Eve…
Day 3’s Filming…
Mainly the quarrel scene of Pamela & Elson!

Day 4’s Filming…
Last day of filming!

While the rest were filming their parts, Ellie & Pamela were taking pictures.
While some serious filming was going on…
Our 窃听风云+无间道 actor was happily posing behind!
Prepping for the birthday celebration scene!
Calling for delivery of our other main prop: PIZZAS
(Don’t be mistaken. I wasn’t showing THE finger. It’s meant to be a V sign but unfortunately, the index finger was seemingly missing.)
All hail Queen Pamela!
敬伟 & Elson!

Pamela & 敬伟 goofing around…
Hope you’ve enjoyed watching our behind-the-scene, plus the actors’ interview

.new.mini.drama.coming.soon.

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Recently we had been busy with the filming and editing of this new mini drama, filled with tears and happiness.
We poured our all, coupled with sleepless nights and irregular meals.
It’s finally done, and we are excited to show it to the world!

COME 12TH SEPTEMBER (Thursday) AT 1300hHRS, “LAPSE, 错过” WILL BE LAUNCHED OFFICIALLY.

We hope that everyone of you will enjoy watching it, and that you will share with your friends/family/uncles/aunties/cousins/nephews/nieces/pen-pals/pets on all of your social media sites!
Do support us!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! *throws confetti*

.singapore.river.safari.

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Ving finally went to check out River Safari!!
After a short show, you can take pictures with the Pelicans!
Lotsa different types of fishes you can find here!
Red pandas are super adorable!
Lunch time! Panda buns!
And of ‘cos, we must see Jia Jia & Kai Kai!!!
This is Kai Kai if I didn’t remember wrongly. Jia Jia likes to stay inside instead.


Like a boss!

Panda mascots!!
There are still some parts of River Safari not opened yet.
I would wanna check them out again when they are fully opened!

.mandai.zoo.

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Ving goes to the Zoo!! It’s been super long since I’d last visited, so i was quite excited! >.<
Warning: Beware of an overload of images here, ‘cos I really really love animals!
(Which also means I SUPER CANNOT TOLERATE ANIMAL ABUSE OF ANY SORTS.)
I wanna go for ALL the animal shows!!
Introducing Zee the Monkey, my companion for this zoo trip!
Otters!! Sooo cute and adorable!!

White Tigers!! =D

Kangaroos in “Australian Outback“!!

I forgot what they are. =X
“Elephants at Work & Play” show!!
I like elephants ‘cos they are like gentle giants!
They look like they are smiling!

Waiting for “Fragile Forest: Rainforest Fights Back” show to start!
This lemur was right above me!

Monkeys!

Orangutan with a baby on its back!
Snakes!

Ducks!
Storks?
Penguins!! =D

Free-ranging orangutans!
I remember I had breakfast with Ah Meng before, when I was very young, and even sat beside him to take picture together!
So sad it passed away. =(
Inuka, the Polar Bear!
Wolverine! (Nothing like Hugh Jackman heehee…)
Rhinoceros having lunch!
Deers! (Like Bambi!)
Zebras!
One of my favorite animals, giraffes!!!
The middle one reminds me of Kwangsoo! Hahaha! (Running Man fans will know! =P)
Kwangsoo & friends!

King of the jungle!
My other favorite animal. Leopard!!!
Such a beauty!
Ponies in Kidzworld!
You can feed them leaves!
My phone ran out of battery after this!! So I didn’t get to take more pictures. =(
I did, however, manage to catch all 4 of the animal shows!! =D
I’ve shown 2 of them above, while the other 2 were “Animal Friends” show (dogs/cats/parrots) and “Splash Safari” show (super clever sea lion).

It was an awesome trip to the zoo for Ving!!! ^_^

.KL.retreat.

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Travelling Ving is back!
This KL short trip actually happened before the recent Hong Kong trip.

We chose Hotel Capitol for its awesome location in Bukit Bintang area, plus with good room rates.
(It’s located just next to Sungei Wang Shopping Centre and Low Yat Plaza, and only a 5-minute walk to Berjaya Times Square, Pavilion, and the Monorail station.)

First meal in KL was at U-Village Hong Kong Restaurant, situated just across our hotel.
Address: LB – R1, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100
Phone: (+03) 2148-9686
Their char siew is a must-try!
After a hearty lunch, shopping time!
First stop — Berjaya Times Square
Address: 1 Jalan Imbi  55100 Kuala Lumpur

许留山!
As usual, night snacks~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Day 2’s lunch was at Delicious (there’s an outlet in Singapore’s Scotts Square).
Unfortunately, it wasn’t much of what the name suggests.
Address: Bangsar Village II, 2 Jalan Telawi 1  Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We decided to head elsewhere for desserts.
I’d read about this cafe called Antipodean Cafe with rather good reviews, hence gave it a shot.
Address: 20 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

Menu on the wall! They are known for their brunch items too.
Lemon Meringue Tart + Sticky Date Pudding. Both SEDAP…….
Bangsar Village is equivalent to our Holland Village, with many cafes/restaurants/bakeries/shop-houses/retail shops.
While exploring the area, we came across this rather cool multi-label boutique called Seethrough.
They carry mainly Asian designers’ stuff, with quite a number of Singapore designers too! (eg. my favorite local label Depression)
Address: 25-1 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar

Ving bought this skulls-filled punk style pull-over from a Jakarta designer!
It’s a ‘lil too hot for Singapore’s weather though.
I can’t wait to wear it to cooler countries!
Jalan Alor for dinner! Many zi-char stalls for you to choose from.
Rise & shine for Day 3 of the trip!
Lunch was at one of my favorite restaurants in KL. Madam Kwan’s (Pavilion’s outlet)!!!
(This year they opened their very first overseas outlet in Vivo City!)
We actually saw Madam Kwan herself!!! *fangirl mode on*

Address: 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Belachan. Rendang. Assam. *droolsss*
I’ve no idea what I was doing.
(That dessert’s from Madam Kwan’s, though.)
Shopping time!
I love toys/figurines, if you haven’t already noticed from my previous posts.
(Wait a minute. Have I mentioned about it in my previous posts? Ok whatever. I LOVE TOYS/FIGURINES. There… Now you know.)
I ended up getting this big Line plushie for free! Super cute!
(It’s still in its original box, at a corner of my room. Couldn’t bear to dirty it!)
Batman and Superman (in between the 2 adults) patrolling the city.
Getting ready for Justice League already?
(Pardon the super bad resolution.)
KLCC has this toilet which you’ll need to pay RM2 to enter.
Ving checked it out to see what’s so great about it.
Verdict: If that’s for RM2, Ion Orchard’s toilets can charge each human S$2 to enter.
Last dinner in KL at Kampachi!
Address:
We had the honour to try the King of Tea.
It’s so light, it felt like drinking plain water that’s slightly sweeter.
Real smooth down your throat.
This convenience store opposite our hotel sells past issues of magazines at really cheap prices, even when it’s just past a month.
As usual, I couldn’t resist.
Last meal in KL at U-Village HK Cafe! =(
Sky’s on fire.
Till next time!!! Can’t wait for my next overseas trip already!!!
When’s it gonna be???

.hongkong.2013.(.part.5.).

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Rise & shine for the last day of Ving’s Hong Kong trip!! =(
(You can check out Part 1 of the trip here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here, and Part 4 here.)

For our last lunch in Hong Kong, we went to City Hall Maxim’s Palace for dimsum.
It’s one of the most famous dimsum restaurants in Hong Kong, and has an amazing view of Victoria Harbour.
So try to get window seats if you can!

Address: 1 Edinburgh Place, HK City Hall, 3/F, Central
Station : Central (Exit J3) / Admiralty (Exit B)
Hours : Mon-Sat 11am – 3pm; 530pm – 1130pm / Sun 9am – 3pm; 530pm – 1130pm
Contact: (852) 2521-1303
Me super love this flavorful steamed rice with fish slices.
The egg tarts were a ‘lil disappointing though.
I still very much prefer those traditional crust egg tarts from Tai Cheong Bakery, especially when they are hot from the oven.
You will get a sun rising behind you after eating it. (think cartoon/animation style)
Super sad I didn’t get to try them during this trip! >.<
(If you are interested, here’s the address.
Address: 35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Station: Central (Exit D2)
Hours: Daily 730am – 9pm
Contact: (852) 2544-3475)

We did some last minute shopping at Central and Causeway Bay, before heading back to the hotel to pack them.
I know I know… It’s as if there are no instant noodles being sold back home right??
Time to head for the airport! =(
We went earlier to do a City Check-In at Hong Kong Station (it’s super awesome this idea), then head over to the airport for our last dinner in Hong Kong.

It’s Tsui Wah yet again!
Why do we not have Tsui Wah in Singapore???
It kinda beats all other Hong Kong cafes we have currently.
With some time to kill before boarding, I had to go over to one of my must-go places:
Magazines stand.
I couldn’t resist not getting any.
For the Hong Kong edition ones, they can cost at least 2.5 times cheaper than what they are being sold back home!
And I’m a fan of Milk Magazine!
I love magazines. I’ve got piles of them in my room.
My mum always says “If you can turn your magazines into cash, you’ll be filthy rich.”
I agree with her, totally.

Still enough time for a drink first before going in.
In case you would like to know, Starbucks’ drinks are generally about 25% cheaper than that in Singapore.
While we were about to go in, we happened to hear some young girls screaming and waving bye to someone who was already inside.
We later found out that it was actually the Korean girl group, After School (I only know Uee from that group).
Turned out they just had a fan-meeting session in Hong Kong.
We didn’t get to see them though after we went in (not that I’m interested haha =X).
If it had been 2NE1 instead, I might have broken Usain Bolt’s 100m World/Olympic records.

We were greeted by these very traditional Chinese displays while waiting at our departure gate to board the plane.
Kinda cool idea for passengers to kill time while waiting, and get to know more about Chinese customs/traditions.
I shall end my last part on this Hong Kong trip with a continuation of narcissism from the previous post.
Till next time!!!!! *throws confetti*

.hongkong.2013.(.part.4.).

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Rise & shine for Day 4 of Ving’s Hong Kong trip!!
(You can check out Part 1 of the trip here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here.)

We decided to have Korean food again for our first meal of the day, at Sorabol Korean Restaurant.
No regrets for our choice! Was glad we didn’t give this a miss.

Address: 132 Nathan Road, Miramar Shopping Centre, 4/F, Shop 4B, Tsim Sha Tsui
Station : Tsim Sha Tsui (Exit B2)
Hours : Daily 1130am – 3pm; 6pm – 11pm
Contact: (852) 2881-6823
It’s like The Hand from Addams Family was enjoying Korean food.
Clearer picture of the Spicy Seafood Soup pot we ordered + the Banchan (side dishes).
Omggg I’m missing the delish soup pot badly….
Can’t be helped. I’m an Asian after all.
What to do after a hearty meal? Shopping of ‘cos!!!
We went around Tsim Sha Tsui, including Grandville Road.
Although we were very full, we couldn’t resist not eating these when in Hong Kong………

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And it rained!!! Luckily I brought my brolly out, but we still ended up being ‘lil drenched grrr………….
We were such gluttons, but how can you NOT eat dessertsss when in Hong Kong???
So it’s to Sweet Dynasty while waiting for the rain to get lighter.

Address: 28 Hankow Road, Hong Kong Pacific Centre, B/F, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Station : Tsim Sha Tsui (Exit A1)
Hours : Mon-Thu 8am – 12am / Fri 8am – 1am / Sat 730am – 1am / Sun 730am – 12am
Contact: (852) 2199-7799
Their desserts were rather yummy!
Thanks, but no thanks to the rain!
We decided to head back to Causeway Bay for more exploring and of ‘cos, SHOPPING.
Guess what greeted us the moment we stepped out of the station??
DEMONSTRATION……….!
I could see no end…
(Here’s a short clip which I took of it.)
Today’s stash! (mainly gifts to bring back home)
Those Pretz were of interesting Hongkie flavors:
Abalone in Oyster Sauce / Shark’s Fin / Seafood
Good to buy back for friends and family! ‘Cos they were packed in nice individual boxes of smaller size.
Here’s a closer look at the small packs.
After putting down our buys back in the hotel room, we decided to pop over to Lan Kwai Fong’s Tsui Wah Cha Chan Teng again for some *ahem* supper recharging.
It’s just about a 15 minutes walk from our hotel! *thumbs up*
I shall be narcissistic today, and end off my post with a victoriously smirk picture of myself.
(p.s.: that’s my super-loves new cap from Izzue!)
Do check back again on next Monday for the last part of Ving’s Hong Kong trip!! *cheersss* ^_^