Random Thoughts. A whimsical world.
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I was just going through the list of jobs that our career services are offering and to my amazement, I came across a company “(ahem) International Pte Ltd” looking for a Product Executive. They are a local based FMCG company. Nope, not specializing in wine, men or any other related industries.
A Teochew Cuisine Restaurant at Bukit Batok.
Blk 132 Bukit Batok West Ave 6 #01-300 Singapore 650131
Tel: 6560 0050
They serve fantastic cheese crabs, irresistible egg yolk prawns and mouth watering braised meat. Hmmmm….
It is situated in a heartland estate below those HDB blocks where you expect to find noisy coffee shops, coffee-stirring uncles and beer drinking chee kor pek instead of this cozy restaurant serving such Chinese delicacies. Their service was fantastic; they change the plates almost after every other dish and even bother to provide plastic gloves where you can enjoy your crabs in the most unglamorous manner. If you are not a nationali-cist and are able to withstand the initial overly enthusiastic and slightly pushy waitress, you’ll love this place for its great food and great service.
My little sister is concentrating on her crabs.
It’s not the cheapest Chinese Restaurant despite its location, where my family of 7 spent close to $280 for this dinner, but it’s a surprising good meal in this tiny little Bukit Batok estate.
This little estate that my friend refused to acknowledge its very existence, he once said, “Who goes to Bukit Batok for movies? No one stays there! It’s not in Singapore!” Yes yes, if according to him that CCK is in JB, Bukit Batok would probably be very accessible via the second link way.
Before I confused any reader, Bukit Batok is in the west of Singapore. Yes, its in Singapore.
I don’t wanna talk
About the things we’ve gone through
Though it’s hurting me
Now it’s history
I’ve played all my cards
And that’s what you’ve done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play
The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That’s her destiny
I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I’d be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules
The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It’s simple and it’s plain
Why should I complain.
But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say
Rules must be obeyed
The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all
I don’t wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You’ve come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all……
Mamma Mia, the Movie. I love musical! Can I repeat myself? I love musical!
I love how the music lifts up the spirit and expresses the characters’ emotions throughout the show. Despite having watched the musical shown in Broadway, New York, I think the movie was still good.
Broadway was awesome and the movie was great. Each character put up a great show and the backdrop was simply beautiful. That Little Greek Island is definitely the perfect honeymoon destination!
The singing. Ermm. Let’s just say that Pierce Brosnan is still cute at 55.
My favourite song in the movie? It has got to be “The Winner Takes It All”, originally titled “The Story of My Life”.
This song was written by both Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, with Fältskog singing the lead vocal. The lyrics to the song were thought to mirror the divorce between Ulvaeus and Fältskog in 1979 and it was a chart-topper in the 1978 in Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, South Africa and in many parts of the world. [Adapted from the most reliable source: Wikipedia]
I can totally relate and feel for Donna when she sang this song. My heart ached for her and my watery eyes indicated how marvelous her acting and singing skills were.
I will give it 4.5 stars!
Note: To the people who can’t appreciate musical, please don’t waste your time and ruin other patrons’ experience.
When I was watching this movie with my sister, a guy lamented “Oh my God this is the worst movie of the century.” And on what basis? (1) He can’t stand people of a mature age kissing and behaving intimately. Hey, isn’t it sweet that they can openly express their love even at their age instead of playing the mind guessing game? and (2) he simply can’t stand the singing and dancing in between each character’s line. Oh. Get out of here.
The thirst resulted from the lack of blog post explained my multiple posts tonight and yes, I’ve got a lot more coming up.
Up next, we’ll have…
A hidden gem in the west: Teochew cuisine restaurant at Bukit Batok
A confused child: The Simei condo-like HDB site
A movie review: Mamma Mia
A tragedy: She got killed by her thesis paper
Swinging Eligible Bachelorette
Stay tuned.
Note: Posting schedules may be changed due to externalities such as the death of a time-starved writer.
Cedele at Wheelock serves fantastic breakfast all day long! Awesome big breakfast, great service, reasonable serving size and great ambience. A little pricy for breakfast though. Costing bout $18-$20 per pax.
A happy diner
Strange sighting in City Hall two weeks ago. A bunch of strange people all dressed up in red. Cross dressers, alfros and sexy woman and she(man). You name it, they probably have it.
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