Thursday, July 24, 2008
sorry for an absence of blogging, but here i am again with another food entry hahaha!
last sunday i went with my parents to this damn high class TAITAI place at paragon.
quoted from http://www.hungrygowhere.com/
"Anyways, to those in the know, Caffé Cova from the original Cova Pasticceria-Confetteria, Milan has opened its doors at the comfort of swanky Paragon. Brought in by the Wing Tai group, the fashion company is now edging into the premium lifestyle segment by moving into branded food and lifestyle. Outside of Italy, Cova can only be found in Japan and Hong Kong and on some luxury American cruise ships. What you can expect to get here will be exactly what you would eat in Cova Milan, so you will not see any acclimatization to suit the local palates. "
the taste of the food is not too bad la, quite nice in fact.
but the experience of dining there really made me feel rich and like a taitai hahaha. here are some pictures.
i just realised i didnt rotate some pictures, but im abit lazy to repost hahaha. sorry you gotta slant your head for abit.
the petite size desserts. haha, i recommend only dining here if your feeling generous with your cash. or if someone wants to give you a treat.
Friday, July 11, 2008
my ps3 has finally arrived!
my dad decided to help me order because he is good friends with this sony shop guy haha.. 1 year free warranty to boot.
thanks to him i've managed to lay my hands on the special mgs4 game package as well.
points to note when you are buying a ps3
- note the HDMI cable does not come with the bundle, you have to purchase it seperately. sony gives you an AV composite cable (the same as the one in your ps2)
for those interested in buying, don't be conned by sales people (especially sls uncles) about the differences between a cheap and expensive HDMI cable, because graphics wise, they are all the same. It depends on your tv/monitor (whether it being true 1080i/p or like mine only 720p, i.e your expensive Sony Bravia set would give you the best top notch graphics unlike my monitor, which has only the "nice on the eye but good enough" graphics) and whether your using a HDMI cable or an AV composite (your standard red yellow white wires).
here's a link to justify/clarify -> http://www.theps3faq.com/?q=node/10
another thing to take note is the issue about regions pertaining to Blu-Rays.
Games are Region Free ( so an asian set can play a uk game vice versa )
Movie Blu Rays are not Region Free
sls uncles will ask you for an upgrade in order to convince you to make your set region free. (unlike the old ps2 upgrade where you can play pirated games, as of now there are no pirated ps3 games)
if you want to watch movies, go to a theater! or just purchase a similar region blu ray. easy and simple ?
bloody uncles at sls were trying to cheat my arse off..
now for the pictures !
how the "master" stands up to the "disciple"
the 2 buttons are touch sensitive so don't let itchy fingers touch it!
charging the wireless controller via the two usb hubs. the green light shows the wi-fi internet connection is on (means more online gaming and demo downloads for your machine!)
The sixaxis. unfortunately this version doesn't have the vibration function because sony cleverly decided to release the dual shock 3 like ten thousand years after they packaged this with all the ps3s. the middle button connects your wireless controller (like the xbox360) and acts like your "home" button on your psp.
the main menu (reminds me of the psp main screen) and the installation screen for mgs4
i can't wait for final fantasy 13 to come out. till then i'll have to be satisfied with metal gear 4 haha.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways , but narrower viewpoints.
We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts,yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.
We've added years to life not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space.
We've done larger things, but not better things.We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush, but not to wait.
We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
- written by George Carlin.
Rachel sent me this email which I thought was quite meaningful so I decided to post it here, despite having quite little people reading my blog. Haha.
