Ordered an Americano. Pretty good I must say but quite dear S$4.20 for a cup! No sour after taste. Very smooth and rich brewed coffee. One of the counter staff speaks with an american accent and I think the locals were surprised by that!

Nice place. Has free wifi and the chairs and tables are clean and new.

Have been going to Life BPC and find that the sermons are enriching and fulfilling. Thank God for the riches in his Word that have taken hold and I have been alot more patient in waiting for His will to be done. For I read that it is through faith, that hope comes about; in the expectation of things that I do not see or can imagine that will come. Come what may, at the end of the day, the Lord is my only want and desire.

DW's feet is still bothering her; and to add to that a few other issues. It is easy to turn pessimistic and rely on our own judgement and understanding. But may the Lord show forth his ever abundant grace so that these problems will eventually go past our way and we shall not see of them anymore.

When you "reward" yourself after lunch by walking to the New Balance factory outlet in ComTech building and landing your favourite running shoes NB1062 with extra width (2E) toes area.

Going for S$99 and how could I resist? Although it is now a old model (the newer one is NB1063), it is nevertheless a very good shoe for me and I can just continue to use them until wear and tear takes its toll.

Don't you just like the nice reflective golden logo? I chose this yellow one as I already have a red color pair.

Looking at my running statistics, June 09 has been a off month. Yeah, no time to run after work; weather is hot! compared to the year end period.

I need to work harder.

Yesterday, I managed to go ECP for a run after work. It was very humid and very hot and the place was pretty crowded. But I felt pretty mobile and elastic and did a 5 min/k pace for a distance of about 7KM.

Pork Fillet (above)


Grilled Salmon (above)


On the eve of the lunar new year, we went again to La Petite Cuisine at Serene Centre after church. As there were no orders in the see-through kitchen, the chef/owner was outside and talking to the customers. Bonjour! and a rattling of french which left us clueless! This time we ordered pork and salmon fillet. The pork was well cooked and tender but the salmon was a little fishy. Still, it was a satisfying meal without feeling too satiated. After lunch, we drove past the area and noticed that the French Embassy was just around the corner; that explained the prevailence of french eateries in this area.

Dinner was at MIL's place and we had a spread of good food from beef rendang to fish maw soup.

Yesterday, we decide to stop by this shop house located along Changi Road and somewhere between Lor Mydin and Lor Melayu (I think). Towards the direction of Geylang.

They have fishes, fish steaks displayed on stainless steel plates with the prices indicated. Many types of fishes in fact which made it rather interesting. We chose a golden pomfret (S$20) which looks like it weighed about 1kg. The other fishes are quite large (enough for 3-5 persons) and are priced between $25-30 each. We had our fish plain steamed teochew style with leeks, tomatoes and sweet plum. The fish was a little overcooked but we love it! very fresh (although when it was taken out of the ice box it was quite frozen hard).

The tauhoo with pork floss was absolutely smooth and fresh and delicious!

The steamed "old cucumber" soup with pork ribs was not that good because the flavor of the ingredients had no fully been infused into the soup. They use proper ribs instead of just any bones.

The meal with rice cost S$34. A very satisfying meal.

Ala carte buffet @ $33++ per person. Located in quiet UE square. But past the door, we were surprised at the almost full restaurant!

Helpings are small and variety is limited. Mostly sashmi/sushi, and grilled/deep fried stuff. Does not even include desserts!!

Our sashimi (tuna, salmon, yellowtail) was quite ok and fresh. The soba was not very firm and the grilled shishamo fishes were burnt yet not well cooked. The mixed tempura platter was good though.

Not very value for money IMHO if you compare to other similar Japanese buffet offerings.

I have decided to "reward" myself for maintaining and possibly growing the tummy; by getting this nice running attire from the Nike Factory Outlet. Only S$22.40 each.

Feels motivated after spending money! Good huh?!!

Yes I know, because this is factory outlet, they only have S sizes and XL sizes. I have to choose S because it is the closest size to my small frame. Yet I know I have to somehow wear these pieces without looking bulging out in the wrong places.

Yesterday, managed to squeeze out a track run in Toa Payoh. No motivation (because of the horrid heat) to go ECP. Done 4KM with a faster than normal pace.

Prepared an avocado sandwich with eggs, alfafa sprouts, toasted walnuts, onions on top of a spread of cream cheese! Hmm, delicious!!

Oh well, I think I am getting myself close to being addicted to coffee. I have 4-5 bags of different types of coffee ranging from Colombiano to Premium mix at home. As the bags are all opened (I don't have the patience to sit through and finish 1 bag before going on to the next), I keep them in the freezer to avoid moisture contamination.

It is so good to wake up in the morning to smell fresh coffee brewing in the coffee-maker!

Seems like now I am into brewed coffee rather than the espresso types.

Had a Starbucks Sumatrana today. I feel that brewed coffee should be served in proper wide brim coffee cups with a saucer rather than in a mug. Just like wine, the aroma of coffee gets maximized in such a container. Sumatrana has quite a nutty flavor, but is otherwise quite neutral (not acidic) and abit on the strong side.

I have never been so busy in my life... looking for accomodation, trying to plan some short getaway trips, looking for a new job, busy with work, busy with the plants, trying to do some financial planning, making a decision to settle in a new church...

It is physically tiring. Managed only about 6-7 hours sleep on weekdays.