Writing a good 2014

2013 was really a bitter note year for me. As for writing a good 2014, I decided keep myself sane by just reading, blogging and keeping away from as much human contacts as possible unless it is work related so as to prevent hurts. I do not want disappointments to come again and again where I just felt that I am useless. I just want to be happy in my own small world. Anyway , you guys have a good time writing 2014 as colourful as possible.

Fast and Easy to Cook recipe-Canned Campbell cream of mushroom soup with asparagus with instant noodles

Ingredients

1 packet of instant mee or udon
3 stalks of fat asparagus
5-6 pcs of shitake mushroom
1 can of campbell cream of mushroom soup 

Step 1
Wash the mushroom clean , take off the stem and diced it.

Step 2
Peel the first layer of the asparagus and sliced it ,

Step 3
Boil and cooked the instant noodles and drain it dry.

Step 4 
Heat  up the can of cream of mushroom and throw in the ingredients of mushroom and asparagus. After about 10 mins, throw in the instant noodles and cook for about 1 min. Add a dash of ground black pepper if you want to.

Riot in little india

Seriously, this is riot in little india should really make the government think twice for importing foreign talent. The importing of foreign talent should be more stringent , should do more character check before importing foreign talent and also check if they have any signs of mental illness.

Hopefully, it is not going to happen any time again.

How to make salted eggs adapted from Sunday Times 8.12.13

Today , I read the sunday times . Apparently, I saw the receipe of salted eggs being published. I think this receipe is good for those who are overseas studying and miss eating the salted eggs.

Ingredients
300g of sea salt
1.2 litres of water
1 tablespoon of sichuan  peppercorns
2-3 star anise
12 extra large eggs
2 tablespoon of shaoxing wine

Method
1. Bring sea salt and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the sichuan peppercorns and star anise.Turn the heat off and let the brine mixture cool completely.

2. Meantime, wash teh eggs under running water, making sure to gently rub off feathers that might be clinging to it.

3. Let the eggs drip dry in colander while the brining mixture cools.

4. when the mixture has cooled, pour in the shaoxing wine and stir to mix.

5. Wipe off any moisture on the eggs with a paper towel.  Check that there are no cracks on the eggs . Use the cracked eggs quickly for other dishes. Place the eggs in a clean glass or plastic container with a lid.

6. Pour the brine into the container. Be sure to scrape the peppercorns into the container too.

7. Fill a resealable plastic bag about a third of the way with water, seal it and place gently over the eggs to make sure they stay in the brine. Cover the container and place in a cool, dark place for 30 to 40 days. Best bet is to keep it ard 32-25 days.

8. After 30 days, cook 1 egg to see if it is salty enough.

9.Remove eggs from the brine, rinse under running water, wipe dry with paper towels and store int eh fridge where they will remain good for about a month


 

Review of the event Business Think Different workshop by Anne Mckevitt and Pam Siow

Seriously when I first knew that I got the business scholarship, I did not know what to expect at all. The theme Business Think Different was something intriguing to me yet at the same time is what is it that cause that made Anne Mckevitt and Pam Siow so successful.

Day 1

Not knowing what to expect, I did not think that I would be meeting one of my friend who was one of Pam Siow's student , Lea at the event . I asked her whether if she has any idea on what is it going to be like and she said she had no idea too. So I decided to go into the workshop with an open mind to see what is it that makes the both of them so successful.

We started with Pam for the workshop for her to share and story and a bit of how this event got started. What was captured in Pam's sharing was this quote which is  "Keep calm and remember it is always your fault". Cos in business you can't blame anyone except for yourself. Whether when are u going to take action is the crux to your business. 

 Next was Anne talking about how do we differentiate ourselves from our competitors in the market.

Throughout the workshop, we were all given exercises which we are supposed to learn on the spot. I really like this method cos that is the best way to learn for me. Not only did it get registered into my mind, it was something that Anne taught that was really valuable.  According to Anne (2013) ,"Simplicity is the best".
 I made me realized that whatever I studied in the subject Operations Management came alive! Anne was the best example of that. The exercises the we did caught me thinking as there was one business opportunity that arise from that. Now is to do my research on it then. I really find the both of them really very approachable and real as compared to some other trainings that I have attended.

I got Anne's autograph!!!!

Imagine a billionaire getting so up close and personal to do an autograph~~seriously i nearly couldn't sleep last night.


Day 2

After attending 1 day workshop, my expectations got a little higher. I was thinking will they be teaching what is their trade secret to success. Indeed , they talked about it. It never daunted in me that personal branding is an important asset in a business besides getting the corporate image up. So my next step is to revamp my own look .. hoping that I will look more pretty by end of Dec 2014. Work in progress will be starting from tonight!!  Action , Speed , Your Key Drivers to Success !!


Indeed this workshop is really worth the value of going down.I got recharged and motivated from this workshop. Personally, I do have personal friend who commented that Pam was good.....Before I forget, there is another workshop that is going to be held in Kuala Lumpur on 30th Nov & 1 Dec. There are only a few places left. For business owners who finds that they need a tweak in their business, I highly recommend that you ought to go and attend this workshop.

To register, please go to http://www.businessthinkdifferent.com.

                                

The power of ambition

 My favourite motivational speaker

 

This man, Jim Rhon is really amazing . His philosphy is so clear cut and always never fails me to bring me back to my focus for my ambition.

 

This weekend I will be going for business training from one of the top notch online marketer Pamela Siow aka Pam Siow and her mentor Anne McKevitt, billion dollar business maker for this event called Business Think Different. I got is for free as I won the business scholarship.Hoping to grow more in knowledge for my business to get focus back to my ambition.

Talent Management-part 1

What do talent management actually comprises of ? It actually encompasses developing competency models,assessment tools and framework , recruitment, training and development of employees, identifying super keepers, engagement of employees inline with the company's mission and vision, motivating the employee, retention of talent,sucession planning , integration of work life balance planning into the work place, rewards and strategic work force planning.

What do u define as talent? Talent is supposedly to be able to cultivated and developed via deliberate practice and intrinsic motivation. However, there is no doubt to what the so called in born talent as to what Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences where some of us are muscially inclined, lingustics, bodily inclined like being an athelete, mathmatically inclined, visually inclined and etc.

Do you have a competency model in the workplace which is in place?Look out for it on my part 2

 

Name generator

I saw this interesting thing which is getting a new name so i find that is cute so decided to upload for all to find your other name.

For me,  I will be known as Sprinkles O'bourbon. Anyway , I can so called relax for one day since my exams are over by yesterday but I am planning to update more on the blog for a little while.

 

我的新爱的华文歌

Hee hee this song is being introduced by my friend jenny and it has taken some space in my memory with its lyrics. The song is quite suitable for those who are now hot in the heels of love. 爱有你才完整 these six words sound so simple but yet so deep in the meaning. Highly recommend for those who are searching the meaning of whether if they are considering if their other half is the one that the love.

Xmas is coming ~~~all are welcome to come to my church for this presentation

Gelato Review at Mischiefous in Tampines

I did this review with one of my long lost chat friend, Arifin before I went on my impromptu Malacca road trip. It certainly feels good to catch up with long lost friend to do some catch up.

Mischiefous is a Homemade Gelato shop that is located at Blk 801 ,#01-261, tampines ave 4
Singapore(520801) 

Free reign drawing by some of the customers at Mischiefous

The range of ice cream offered at Mischiefous

Side view of the range of 20 flavours ice cream!!!

Normal Choco pepper mint

Taste like choco banana fudge

Taste like the normal Vanilla

Too rich in the Baileys ...not to my liking but was to my friend's arifin's taste buds

Taste too much liquor in it ..not to suitable for kids

 

 Pistachio - not that smooth still got the edgy taste

 Rich in its flavour

 

Ferrero rocher- taste like the real one

Chocolate

 

Highly recommended by staff for hot weather , lime sorbet 

 

 

 

Salted caramel - My favourite

Durian- one of the best sellers in the shop

 

 

 

 

 

Dragon fruit sorbet - My favourite too

 

Food Creations by the staff

                                                                      Cappucino

I wanted to try this cup of cappucino in the beginning . However since the coffee art done by the staff was so nice  I decided to let the boss take the chance to drink the coffee whereas I opted for affogato.
The boss even complimented his staff for perfecting the art as compared to the initial stage where Mischievous first started.  I really feel happy cos this is where positive and happy working relationships are there to last .

As for affogato, it was my first try. It was made up of ice cream with a strong brew of coffee, simply can be renamed to be coffee float in local context.

                                                                         Affogato

                       First time seeing a shop using air fryer to fry fries and nuggets~kudos to them

Must try !!!

                             Waffle with 2 scoops of ice cream - pistachio and salted caramel

This is my favourite for this review. The salted caramel ice cream is really nice. However, this is the first time i am trying out this flavour have yet to compare it with other shops like island creamy at serene centre . As the pistachio flavor ice cream , it is not as smooth as what  I have tried at Artisan Gelato or at Shloops at my church.

                                         various sizes for you to buy the ice cream home


Last but not least, I would like to thank Mr Yi Quan of Mischeifous and street directory for arranging me to do this review.

****Disclaimer: All the opinions are real as to what I felt during the review .

Mobile app that works on the idea of share economy- Sharekool

A few posts earlier I mentioned about this idea called share economy. Basically, what share economy is doing is to get rid of the white elephants in our homes to get back some return of investment when we are not using like the camping tent, the big tumbler for putting water for chalets and etc...

I was being invited by street directory to attend this mobile app launch at mint toy musem a few weeks back. Prior to that I had no idea where the mint toy musem was, it was because of this event I managed to get a look of the mint toy musem.

This mobile app which is called Share Kool is created by Egalite Marketing Pte Ltd aims to create a platform for all to perform transactions like sharing of unused items to be rented out to get some form of return of investment back, advertisements, getting some errands run with a minimal amount of money.

Here's a picture of how Share Kool looks like: 

What you can do at ShareKool:

• Sh@reAds: Read advertising and promotional emails send to the Account.

• Sh@reVid: Watch advertising and promotional videos via the Accounts.

• Sh@reMe: Provide or Take up any specialize skills, services, task or jobs
• Sh@reUse: By Renting out or co-share the free space or equipment.

By referring this cool app to your family members and friends, you get to have a chance to win an ipad mini before 30.12.13 and vouchers from capital land.

How to get kick start :

• Simply sign up (for free) at ShareKool: http://www.sharekool.com/4715722
• Download the free mobile app at Google PlayStore or Apple Itunes Stores.
• There will be 1 lucky draw chances for every successful sign-up. Do note that eachmobile phone no can only signed up once.

Lastly,

please remember like ShareKool Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ShareKool  for more Promotions and Applications Updates.

First time studying in National library at bugis for my exams

Today is my first time studying in national library at bugis for my exams ...i learn that one thing ...need to apply day pass for level 8 and also to bring extension plug. Met one semi-selfish man who wants to hog on to the power point for his own use where i managed to bargain with him that allow me to charge till 100% then i return him the power point.

Anyway, it is a better place to study than tampines library....

Weird animal that looks like dinosaurs flying over chua chu kang

This photo is taken by a friend of my friend, kala. It seems to be like a type of dinosaurs...To christians, it might seem the last days are coming very soon. Do read the book of revelation to understand this sign.

Impromptu 2D1N road trip to malacca (22-23 oct 2013)

I was being asked out of sudden for an impromptu road trip to malacca by my friend. It was so fast that she arranged the trip and we just set off the next day.

Upon arriving in yong peng, we headed for the bak kut teh and vinegar pig trotters for lunch.

This bak kut teh together with vinegar pig trotters cost $30 rinngit for 3 pax

                                                     Visit to a home-style noodle factory

 Tourist spot : Christ Church

The rickshaws here are so beautifully decorated as compared to singapore one so pale in comparison.



It's check in time!!

For the first time, I am staying in a motel something like a backpackers' hostel.I stayed in Jiong guest's house. Supposedly to be having a korean theme for this guest house.

 This was my room shared with my friends. Seems pretty clean in the room but the guest lobby was not well maintained .Probably good for one day stay. Anything beyond that I would give a thumbs down. Reasons being that there was no shared bathroom in every level, have to climb up steep steps with holes in the stairs and only 2 toilets and bathrooms for 3 levels to use. Further to that,I do not suggest u guys to book here online cos it cost sing dollars $30+ online whereas u can get a hotel room at $50 rinngit at fairway hotel and u get an attached toilet in the room.



Here's the photo for the group of us who went for the trip

 

                 Taken during sunset at the place which is considered the busiest for straits of malacca

This place as mentioned by our van driver was supposed to be the most romantic place where couples come here to take bridal shoot. It was really breezy at night.

Day 2

  These pictures are taken from the musem where goods that are being confiscated in the past.

My loots for the trip

Overall, this trip was good as it helps me to destress before starting to prepare for my exam.