since i got started on the topic of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), i just HAVE TO share this too.some of us may really want a piece of the YOG but just don't wish to splurge on expensive premiums, mascots or souvenirs... that's where these cute little paper mascots come in :)you don't have to spend S$39.90 for the stuffed-toy-version of Merly and Lyo (i really wish they made tinier palm size version of those), all you need is just plain A4 paper, some art & craft tools and a pair of skilled hands!from this:
to this:
aren't these cute?
looks fun! i'm soooooo gonna make my own pair of paper mascots too! :Di think i'll go for thicker A4 paper or art card for a better finish..
the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be held from 14 - 26 August 2010. i admit i have not been closely following news on the YOG but i am very happy and proud that Singapore - despite our tiny size - gets to host this first ever YOG in history, and even though the excitement and festivities have not quite drummed up yet, i'm sure that will get more intense as August draws near... especially when the symbolic olympic flame passes from Greece through the 5 cities and finally arrives in Singapore :)
131 more days to go...
how will you show your support for the YOG?
have you met our YOG mascots - Merly and Lyo?
there are many YOG souvenirs and merchandise up for sale by now, but this is one i really really like - DBS Visa prepaid cards printed with the YOG 2010 mascots - Merly and Lyo (S$50 per set / S$28 each - initial card value S$5 only). these pretty cards can be used as a Visa (prepaid) debit card or ez-link card too!
a very nice keepsake or gift for someone special or even as a corporate gift - elegant, practical and memoriable too.. think of how you will be owning a piece of history in some way :)
"Share your pride for the nation with Lyo and Merly as they grace the world's first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Proudly featured on our Mascots Edition Prepaid Card, Lyo - the lion cub with a mane as fiery as his passion for sports - stands for Singapore, the Lion City.
While Lyo's best friend Merly - a mythical sea creature inspired by Singapore's beginnings as a fishing village, is featured on another.
Get more than just these adorable mascots on your Cards when your purchase our Gift Pack.
Enjoy the convenience of cashless spending, special privileges and payment acceptance at all Visa Merchants worldwide, and ez-link functionality. Simply top up and you're good to go."
>> more details here
>> alternative champions edition here>> The Business Times: 3,000 YOG prepaid cards snapped up in two hours>> tickets to the games
i first knew of Lawry's @ Paragon when i was working at my first job - online advertising and event sales for a local wedding infomediary. Lawry's was a colleague's client then. even though i had never once stepped into the restaurant, i had always pictured a majestic 1930s themed expensive intimate place with an old world charm. whenever i walked past the full-length-windowed establishment, i would peep in and make a mental note to dine there someday, to experience the grandeur and glamour of it all, when a worthy reason or celebration arise.somehow that never happened.... until they moved to the new premise at Mandarin Gallery.i recently received a discount voucher that was expiring end-March, so i decided it's finally time to experience my first time at Lawry's :) i asked a friend M. who gamely agreed, and we had a nice hearty lunch last Sunday at the new outlet.
i would have ordered the smallest portion - the california cut - but M. insisted that since it's my long-awaited first dining experience there, i had to order their signature Lawry's cut. and so i did :)
we both had our steak medium done (perfect for me) and additional sides (silverside trio) to go with it - creamed corns, buttered peas and creamed spinach (this is my fav! finely mashed spinach subtly seasoned with spices, bacon and onion.. ooh yumm). each main course also comes with the signature famous original spinning bowl salad, yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes and whipped cream horseradish. so be prepared for a full hearty meal.
this is not really meant to be a food review, so i shall just let my pictures tell the rest of the story. still pricey even with the discount but all in all, a very pleasant experience :)
prices:
- Lawry's cut (S$82.90)
- California cut (S$62.90)
- Silverside trio (
S$12.50 / pax)creamed corns, buttered peas, creamed spinachLawry's, The Prime Rib Singapore
333A Orchard Road #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery,
Meritus Mandarin Hotel Singapore 238897Tel: 6836 3333 | Fax: 6235 0300Reservations: reservations@lawrys.com.sg
Operating Hours Sundays – Mondays: 11.30am – 10.00pmFridays / Saturdays / Eve & Public Holidays: 11.30am – 11.30pm(Last Order at 10.30pm)ps: there's now a 1-for-1 main course promotion (lunch only) for DBS credit cards till
30 Apr 2010, so if you've been wanting to try Lawry's or revisit it, don't miss this chance.
isn't this the cutest salt-&-pepper shaker and condiments set ever? :)such a cheerful pretty display, yet super practical and easy to pass around too. simply brilliant design!measures approximately 7.25” x 6.5” x 4”, perfect for picnics, home-parties and BBQs!get yours at USD20 from fredflare.com today.
yay for long weekend! we all love long weekends, don't we?and since it's easter this sunday, i continued a little tradition that i'd started back in 2007 at my workplace.the annual easter eggs hunt for everyone in the office! :D
every year, on the last workday before Good Friday, i would secretly hide little pouches or plastic eggs filled with cute easter chocolates and candies all around the office - behind window blinds, above cabinets & shelves, inside baskets, in odd corners, above signages etc. - each personalised with a colleague's name so no one gets left out :)
it certainly takes more time to prepare these surprises now, as the company strength grows over the years... but it's just so much fun, it's totally worth it! i enjoy every bit planning and hiding the eggs as much as the folks go bonkers hunting them down.. hehehe.
happy easter!
speaking of "spying" interesting items and articles on fellow colleagues' desks, i found this on yet another co-worker's desk, so good it'll be a pity not to share :) so in addition to the colourscope posted in my earlier post, here's another inspirational piece...
hmm.. i'm glad to note that i've already been doing several points listed in the article below... guess that's what been keeping me sane so far. well, obviously i'm failing on the point "leave work early" on the 3rd last line... :P okie, better get going now.
i work very long hours in the office, i interact a lot with my fellow co-workers but i just realised today that i hardly go around checking out other colleagues' personal desks and things they put up on their partition wall.. stuff around their desks etc. maybe i'm not a very nosy person...
anyway, i'm hanging around the office slightly later than most others again tonight. i was just standing around a colleague's desk and noticed some of the very interesting things she has on her wall...
i liked THIS so much, i had to search for it on the Internet - and all thanks to GOOGLE, here's the exact version she had printed out and "magnetised" above her desk.
at first glance, i'm kinda drawn towards these 2 colours:
*blossom
you are able to gently say the things that your friends need to hear. you have a lovely smile but you need to smile much more often. you are too serious and you need to be more tolerant of failure–both in yourself and in others.
*strawberryyou are very lucky with opportunities appearing like magic. you are an enchanter, attracting people to you. you are open and enthusiastic.
actually... this picture creates an illusion.interesting how our eyes and senses register things and sometimes fool our brain.
try out this exercise, only takes 30 secs. - and i promise this is NOT one of those scams where a scary creature suddenly pops out on the screen while you try to focus :)interesting erh?
saw this on a friend's twitter.. and i really liked it! :)
at first glance, i thought it was just senseless stuff written by some emo. bored dudebut it actually has a very interesting twist at the end. so be patient and read / watch the entire clip right to the end... :)
"This video was prepared by the UK branch of Dorling Kindersley Books and produced by Khaki Films (http://www.thekhakigroup.com/). Originally meant solely for a DK sales conference, the video was such a hit internally that it is now being shared externally. We hope you enjoy it (and make sure you watch it up to at least the halfway point, there's a surprise!)."
i love butterfly motifs, and i LOOOooVVEeee this too! a dreamy mix of vibrant butterfly prints on soft golden hues, complete with a golden keyboard and matching wireless mouse... this is simply made for me! lol.
a pity this vivienne tam edition is only made for the HP mini 210 "digital clutch". if this came in notebook (not netbook) specs., i might actually be interested in getting one :)
according to HP, this pretty creation was inspired by the Chinese classics "The Butterfly Lovers" 《梁祝》.. aww... beautiful but tragic love story:
"Reflecting Tam’s spring 2010 collection, the netbook design is inspired by the classic Chinese love story, “Butterfly Lovers,” a beautiful tale of freedom, romance and inspiration. Integrated directly into the netbook’s lid using HP Imprint technology, the design is as durable as it is stunning. The HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition also comes with a Butterfly Lovers desktop theme that includes an animated butterfly start menu, custom Vivienne Tam icons and three wallpapers to coordinate with the design."
(4 March 2010 press release)
quick glance- price: S$999 (Singapore); US$599 (USA)
- screen: 10.1 inch display
- thickness: less than 1 inch
- weight: 1.22 kg / 2.69 lb
- hard drive: up to 320Gb
- battery life: 5.5 hours (3-cell)
- OS: Windows 7 Premium
- processor: Intel Atom N450
get yours in Singapore stores from april 2010 onwards, or pre-order from Amazon now.recap: if you'd like, take a look back and check out the earlier 2008 edition HP-vivienne tam digital clutch too.
friends and colleagues will know that i love polka dots... can't explain why, i just love them and get drawn to all things polka dot - clothes, bags, shoes, swimwear, accessories etc. :)check out the latest "trend spotting (Spring 2010)" from asos - polka dots! yay!
asos said, "Go for strong colour combos - think red, white, blue & black"
hmm.. i think i have polka dot clothes in ALL the above mentioned colours.. lol *oops* ;) don't wait anymore, start shopping for your lovely polka dots here!
confession: i splurged on paul & joe x alice in wonderland set + new lip balm yesterday :Phave been looking forward to the alice set since november last year, now that it's finally here, i just couldn't resist it! hehehe.. a little treat for my recent hard work.
the collection comes in 2 colours, i decided on the pink/nude version.the sales assistant said their first batch of pink set has all been fully reserved / sold-out. guess i made a good choice then ;)soooo pretty, aren't they? lovely limited edition collectors' item. i'll start using them tomorrow - TGIF! yay! ;)
