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BookCross.

March 7, 2010 in Books by somethingboutrenes | No comments

I found an official bookcross@sg hotspot over the weekend and thought it is an awesome idea for book lovers!

“BookCross@SG (BCSG) is a ‘book X-change cycle’ where books will be left in public places (hotspots) for a person to find and/or pick, aka “catch”, and upon completion of reading, “release” the book at any hotspot for the next potential reader to catch it.”

- BookCross@SG

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It is not something new and probably has been around for a while, but I thought it’s fun to stumble upon a hotspot, find a couple of books that may potentially be a good read, share a review and release them back to the “wild” for the next would-be reader! How fun! I guess this can work only if people remember to release them back to the wild.
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My find!

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Oh. Dear. I’ve got a whole stack of books waiting for me.

Love Rules

February 3, 2010 in Books by somethingboutrenes | 2 comments

I finally finished reading the second book – Love Rules by Freya North – which I got from the girlies! This book is all about passion, love, guilt, envy and lust. Definitely a good read if you’re into chick-flicks but I hate it when betrayal and trust issues slowly surfaced in an otherwise innocent read. HAH.

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I can’t wait to read the other 6 books in the collection!

Disclaimer: I am not a member of a book club neither do I have any intention to join one nor to set up one. HAHA.

Elegance.

January 27, 2010 in Books, Fashion by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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A frumpy, depressed woman (Louise Canova) metamorphosized into a confident diva in Tessaro’s novel, thanks to a 40-year-old style manual (A Guide to Elegance by Genevieve Antoine Dariaux) found in a second-hand bookstore. An interesting novel which presented snippets of interesting style tips! I love Tessaro’s classy and witty novel and Madame Dariaux’s timeless style tips that are relevant (and sensible) till this day!

Here are some of my favourite tips featured in the novel!

On Accessories
 “Be strict with yourself. Save. Economize on food if you must (believe me, it will do you good!) but not on your handbags or shoes. Refuse to be seduced by anything that isn’t first rate.”

Makeup
“… some beauties are born, most of us are made. Make-up is a kind of cloting for the face, and in the city a woman would no more think of showing herself make-up than she would care to walk down the street completely undressed.”

On Weight
“I recommend that you weigh not just yourself but your priorities as well. After all, God made you the way you are and there is no point fighting nature to the extent that you alienate all your friends and family with endless rules and regulations concerning what you can and cannot eat. Being slender is undoubtedly elegant but neurotic self-obsession is NOT.”

I am so going to get my hands on Madame Dariaux’s style guide!

The Time Traveler’s Wife.

January 20, 2010 in Books by somethingboutrenes | 4 comments

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It is indeed a rare and startlingly original book. The extraordinary love story of Henry and Clare staged in a complex circumstance of Henry’s uncontrollable time-traveling genetic condition made my reading journey seems like a rollercoaster ride. It was intense and frustrating at the same time. Niffenegger made me want to fall in love, fall into an intuitive relationship without logic but with all my heart.

I think maybe, I already am?

Book club.

January 19, 2010 in Books by somethingboutrenes | No comments

I’m a quarter towards the end of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and I’ve got four more books to go!

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If speed is a prerequisite to be in a book club, I’ll definitely get kicked out of the club! HAHA.

Eight Books. Eight Writers. Four Readers.

January 14, 2010 in Books, Friends by somethingboutrenes | No comments

CW bought us Christmas presents! Thank you CW! I totally adore this idea! I love chick flicks! HAH.

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“Eight books, by eight female writers… best to buy these eight books for four females … as a Christmas present…” – CW

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We each have two books and will trade it through the year! How exciting!

A Little Princess

January 12, 2010 in Books, Quotes & Quotables by somethingboutrenes | No comments

Read “A Little Princess” a 1904 children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett and thought it’s pretty good!

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“Sara Crewe is brought over from India by her father to join a girls’ school in London, but when she is suddenly thrown into poverty, she must keep hold of her vivid imagination and kind heart to prove to those who ill-treat her she is still a ‘little princess’.”

When facing mean people like Ms Minchin, Sara remained polite and calm! I love this sensible child who’s truly a princess not merely in wealth but in spirit. Here’s my favourite quote from the her, “When you will not fly into a passion people know you are stronger than they are, because you are strong enough to hold in your rage, and they are not, and they say stupid things they wish they hadn’t said afterward. There’s nothing so strong as rage, except what makes you hold it in – that’s stronger. It’s a good thing not to answer your enemies.”

I need to learn from Sara. To learn to control my rage and to not say stupid things that I wish I hadn’t said.

HWM

January 1, 2010 in Books by somethingboutrenes | No comments

I bought him a HWM magazine – Homosexual, Women and Men magazine. HAHAHA. Yeah. He’s into this.

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Ok. From the cover I don’t think I can fool you. It’s actually a geeky Hardware magazine. Oh. Boring!

Christmas Presents.

December 25, 2009 in Books, Family, Miscellaneous, Shopping by somethingboutrenes | No comments

Here’s a list of my top 3 Christmas presents received this year!

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A “Polaroid” camera! Technically, it’s called a FujiFilm Instax 200 but that’s so geeky.

My practical and geeky boyfriend who believes in Photoshop and digital imaging bought me an instant camera! How awesome is that?! It’s almost unbelievable! I love it!

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The camera is so huge I can use it to whack any perverts and send him to La La Land! HAHA. He chose this model instead of Instax Mini because the photo quality is supposed to be better and he loves the wide film size instead of the card size photos! I love it! How many times did I say I love it?? I can finally start clicking around and surprise myself whenever the images appear in the blank card. It’s almost like magic! My new hobby will probably burn a hole in my pocket especially when every click is a dollar sixty five. OH MY!

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An Account Receivable – Burberry Bag – from my sister! She drew this for me and I am praying hard my account receivable will not turn into a bad debt waiting to be written off. HAHA. I love you sister! I will surely miss your craziness and randomness when you’re away in Sweden!

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A little present from Myself! A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

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Penguin published a collection of popular classics in a no-frill format made from 100% recycled material sold at $4.90 available at Borders Bookstore. Other recognizable titles such as Little Women, Sherlock Homes, Dracula and Happy Prince are also available at $4.90! I am giving Penguin 2 thumbs up for being environmental and pocket friendly!

October 25, 2009 in Books, Shopping by somethingboutrenes | 3 comments

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I love picking up stuffs from Borders! Now, would you please excuse me, while I go keep myself busy with these finds?

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