Appreciation Party for Jeanne (30 Jun '09)

Yesterday we threw a mini-party to show our appreciation for Jeanne, who has been volunteering her time with us for the past two months. She has been a great help in helping us with our office conference, as well as other stuff around the office. She'll be moving onto her studies, and we wish her all the best in the next phase~

Seeing her reminds me of the time I was working here as a volunteer. Ah, how time flies... okay, I'm dating myself here :p All the best for your future, Jeanne!

Kudos to Eddie for the extra photos~

At the Airport (26 Jun '09)

The Butlers are flying off today at the airport, so a few of us got together to go to airport and send Dave and Carol off. Hugs and tears as we won't be seeing the couple for a while*.


*At least not Carol. Dave'll be back in a week's plus time. :p

TGIF - Treat Your Mother Right

TReat your momma right, foo!~

Dinner at Brotzeit (25 Jun '09)

A few of us decided to head down to try German cuisin for dinner at Brotzeit at Raffels city. We managed to get there early before happy hours - definitely a boon! We tried the cold plate, the pork knuckle, the fish platter, the ice-cream and the apple strudel. The price was a bit expensive, but the quality is definitely there. Enjoyed the fellowship tremendously; but the dinner does put a big dent in my no-carbs diet that just started this week... :p

P.S. Added some pics, thanks to Wendy!

Chill out at Starbucks (25 Jun '09)

After tha theavy meal, we were just too stuffed and drowzy. We headed downstairs to Starbucks to chill and rest up a bit before the next high=light of the day: movie! XD

Lunch at Aston's (25 Jun '09)

After the delightful breakfast at Toast box, we split up into our individual departments and spent quality time together. We gathered back around noon-time and head off to a scrumptious lunch at the Cathay. As there was quite a big group of us, we chose to sit on the exterior of the restaurant. Surprisingly, it was pretty breezy and cooling, despite the bright sunshine. I think it was the Lord's way of blessing the lunch fellowship. ;D

Breakfast at Toast Box (25 Jun '09)

Had our 1st office departmental spiritual day-off today.

Usually we have a day off each quarter of the year, to go take a break from work and office and be touch with the spirit-man in us; but usually that's on a individual basis.This year, our HR department is trying out something new in making the departments taking spiritual day together.

A few of the departments decided to take theirs today, due to the busy schedule this quarter. And what better way to start it off by enjoying fellowshipping with one another over nice simple breakfast.

Kudos to Eddie and Eileen for coming up with the idea!

P.S. Kudos again to Eddie for the extra photos!

Appreciation Lunch for the Butlers (24 Jun '09)

Had an official office appreciation lunch for Dave and Carol who will be relocating to another office to help out in the operations. We took the time to celebrate the next phase in our journey with a scrumptious office lunch and party~

Lunchtime etiquette

After-lunch talk about the finer points of dinner etiquette while my friend Mark gives a demonstration on how to eat a fishball... XD

Live prawns!

I was not kidding about the live prawns. See how the tail twitches... Barbaric!

Billy giving thanks

Billy leading us in prayers before tucking into the food

Wendy siaming the camera

My friend has a genuine fear of taking pictures...

Steamboat lunch with the Butlers (23 Jun '09)

We took Dave and Carol to the nearby Parkway Parade centre food court to let them have a try of the Chinese steamboat. While it wasn't the best, we were surprised that they actually serve live prawns (those that still wriggle on the skewers). Quite a unique dining experience~ :p Had tons of fun cracking jokes and trading stories over the really hot hot steaming bowls.

Office Lunch at Thai Express (12 Jun '09)

This week we have Tom and Vicky joining us for lunch. At this rate we're going, we probably can ask That Express to give us corporate rates soon :p

Drinks at Brewerkz (09 Jun '09)

Yesterday night took our friends to Brewerkz for a night cap. Sample most of the beers there, some of them were pretty good, while the rest are... Definitely a nice place to chill out :p

Lamentation (2009)

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Books
Genre:	Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author:	Ken Scholes

My brother borrowed this book from the library. Manged to finish scanning through it. Not totally high-fantasy, mixed in with a dash of sci-fi. Not a bad read.

Official author site:
http://www.kenscholes.com/

Review at Fantasy Book Critic:
http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2009/02/lamentation-by-ken-scholes-wbonus-guest.html

Horsing around during lunch time

They had these great chairs at Thai Express, very springy and bouncy... :P

Office Lunch at Thai Express (05 Jun '09)

We took our president, Lauren and his wife, June to Thai Express at Siglap for lunch today. They enjoyed the food and fellowship tremendously, while sharing many interesting stories from their lives. Looking forward to meeting other members from Cary when they fly in next month!

TGIF - In momory of David Carradine

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20090604/tts-entertainment-film-people-carradine-c1b2fc3.html

Terminator Salvation (2009)

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Science Fiction & Fantasy

Surprise, surprise, you can take Arnie out of the Terminator franchise, and it still runs! :D Strong story-line, more realistic and heavy dosage of apocalyptic griticism. An explosion every now and then that will definitely cause your ears to ring. Go catch it on the big screen to enjoy the full effects!

official Website:
http://terminatorsalvation.warnerbros.com/

IMDB Entry:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0438488/

Wiki Entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_Salvation