Vista help "F1"

For those who download chinese software and realise all the characters are in "??????" then the following might help...

- go to Control Panel;
- click on Clock, Language and Region;
- click on Regional and Language Options;
- click on the Administrative tab;
- press the "Change System Locale ..." button;
- hit OK or enter Administrator credentials, when prompted;
- the drop-down list of available Locale options appears.
- choose the appropriate Locale eg Chinese (PRC), Chinese (Taiwan) etc.
- hit OK. The system will need to reboot, for the change to take effect.

haha.. Came across this cos I downloaded PPStream... A chinese software where you can watch stuff.. (you noe wat you mean, wahaha) had lots of "????????"... googled 'view chinese in vista' and ta-da! and it WORKS!! :)

Kang Xi...

The Kangxi Emperor: Treasures from the Forbidden City
13 Mar 2009 - 14 Jun 2009
@ Special Exhibitions Gallery, ACM Empress Place

Anyone INTERESTED???

Hailed as one of China's greatest emperors, the Kangxi Emperor, XuanYe, succeeded his father, Emperor Shunzhi, at the tender age of eight. During his reign (1662 to 1722), the Manchus consolidated rule over China and the Chinese empire expanded.

The Kangxi Emperor's many achievements can be attributed to his passion and competence in his various roles. He was an astute ruler, skilled warrior, keen scholar and patron of the arts. His intellect, political acumen, diverse talents and civic virtues won him the admiration and support of his subjects.

This exhibition showcases treasures from The Palace Museum, Beijing and offers visitors a rare glimpse into the Forbidden City - right here in Singapore.

Admission Charges for The Kangxi Emperor: Treasures from the Forbidden City (13 March to 14 June 2009)

Individual Admission
Adults	$8.00
Concession*	$4.00
* full-time students and those 60 years and above

cHeEse CaKe

Ingredients:

crust: 1 cup cracker crumbs à 8 digestive biscuit

3 tbsp. sugar

3 tbsp. melted butter

cake: 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese (softened)

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Method:

crust: mix crumbs, sugar & butter.

press onto bottom (and sides if you want) of pan

bake at 165deg. for 10 mins (or less, don't let it burn la)

cake: preheat oven to 170deg.

beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended.

blend in vanilla

pour over crust & bake for 35-40 mins or until center is almost set.

refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight

And the result:::::::

A Big Person

A Big Person:

1. is generous
2. accepts differences
3. forgives and forgets easily
4. empowers others to be successful
5. does not try to be a big person.
   

The Niece...

Promised Karen 2 weeks ago that we will bring her to ECP to cycle but after her afternoon nap, there was a heavy downpour. She was so sad, she cried! KIDS.. what can I say, so last sat brought her and Keli to ECP. Oh ya, I also brought Angel along.. haha.. Had to cycle sooooo slowly cos Angel was on foot... I don want to be called the gal who killed her dog! haha.. Should have taken some angel running next to my bike.. haha.. Only manage to take photos of mt niece... Getting prettier and smarter each day.. :)

My dad came back last sunday.. So the three of us went to fetch him.. As usual, the flight back from Taiwan was delayed and we end up waiting one hour for him. ( I know there is a place to check in the net, but both Keli and I were outside.. so cannot check). Anyway, mei mei (that is how i call Karen) became very restless and I had to think of ways to keep her entertained.. So we decided to take photos in the airport..

Colleagues... SOT

Today has been a emotional day for me. Back to work from orientation yesterday. Had lunch with my colleagues. It's been great, fun and enjoyable. Then emotions came swirling by. I realise in 2 weeks time, I will miss my colleagues terribly.. They are the guys who keep me going in office when things go wrong during work. Guys, going to miss you! Don't forget me.. :p

But, I am embarking on a whole new journey at SOT! Can't wait for the 2 weeks to quickly go pass.. And I will be a full time student there at SOT! Ya-ta.... Orientation was fun yesterday. Had to do a 3 min drama on the movie "What women wants" and the theme was character. I was like. Wow. Such a movie. For a moment, I don't even remember what show was that until someone in my team said it was acted by Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. Then I remembered a scene whereby Mel Gibson was waxing his leg.. That was classic. haha. For those who don't remember here's the poster for you:

My trips around Singapore

haha.. yesh yesh.. It has been long time since I updated my blog.. Been busy with my work... and ya, playing pet society.. haha....

Went to IT show last last Friday, Kimmie bought a laptop and a HDD while I bought a PINK mouse (see below pic) and anti-virus.. haha.. it was chaotic down there.. We had a purpose in finding what we want.. go for the kill and out we go.. seriously, it is TOO crowded.

The reciever of the mouse is apparently the world shortest.. it is even shorther then the USB plug.. haha.. so tiny. :)
Then last friday, went to Cafe Cartel with colleagues. All 10 of us.. Suppose to go to Swenson's, cos of the 1 for 1 lunch time promotion. But the queue is just too scary la.. I think we'll wait for a hour still cannot make it in the resturant. haha.. Anyway, we ordered the honey -something- pork ribs.. then for every 2 ribs ordered, a free honey pig soft toy will be given free to us.. so i quickly 'kope' it and it is hanging nicely at my office workstation.

Happy Birthday...

December is a month of giving.. The birthday of Zoe, Hanssen, Ruby, Roxanne, Nisha and of course, Jesus. Friends has been asking why I keep buying presents... Haha... Cos it's a month of giving...

Haha... Went to celebrate Nisha's bday on Sunday.. Gosh the crowd @ Orchard was amazing... Tell u.. it's HORRIBLE!!!!

So we decided to head down to the quitest Shopping Mall at Orchard -- Paragon... Haha... From Thai Express -> Canele -> TCC.... Haha... wat to do.. we like to slack one conrner...

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The gastric flu meds is making me sllllleeeeeeeeepppppppyyyyyyyy..... I slept like 8pm yesterday and woke up so energised!!!! The moment I ate the meds, I felt like a zombie... Had to go to toilet to sleep for 20 min la... then skip lunch to sleeeppppp even more.. feel like a pig la... wat to do.. the meds causes drowsiness.. sigh... now i shall blog when i still have the energy to... hahhahaahha

Gastric Flu...

Hhahahahahaa... Tuesday was Gladys birthday, so we went to Sakae Sushi for a great buffet........

But alas, I was dreaming of vomitting the whole of Tuesday night. Thought I had indigestion from all the sushiiiiiii... Glutton me... But then the doctor told me that I had gastric flu... Sigh


Now, I haven't had any appetite since Wednesday... :(

Oh wellssssssss. I'll recover soon

Simulation.... OVER!!!!

After 3 days of simulation, more than 12 hours in office each day, FINALLY the simulation is over.... HAHAHAHAHAHAA.... Now I have to do the report... Then, I can finally close this whole episode by early next week.


Great, now I have time to go for Asia Conference. Go AC!!! Go AC!!!

My first ever OT in IBM

My first ever OT in IBM.... After working for 3 months, I finally had my first taste of OT. Oh man, I stayed till 8pm to complete my work. It was quite an experience. The office become quieter and quieter. The aircon seems stronger and the place feels colder as more and more people has left the place. Good thing my neighbour was still around so we could still chit chat.

Anyway, when IBMers (that's how IBM employees are called) work after 8pm, they are entitled to claim dinner and taxi fare. And usually they verify us working late by looking at the time reflected on the taxi receipt. Hmm, how would I be able to claim OT when I walk home. What can I used to verify that I stayed back late. Any ideas?

Time with Papa

This is the second week of the Bless your family campagin... This week task is to have a meal with my family. So, after a hectic first half of the week with late night meetings, I finally got a chance to have dinner with my dearest Papa... Yeah... Went to Thai Express.. Yeah... Good Food. Anyway, what is most important is to spend time with my papa.. Miss bickering (jokingly) with him..

Haha, then we went to Minitoons and he bought me a cushion for me to bring to my office.. Yeah, blessings.. :)

Btw, doesn't the cushion look like someone we know... Wahahaha

Love...

IBM... Here I come..

Finally, the days of eating air are gone..!!! Yeah.. Adeline Wong Yen Choo is finally employed!!! So happy.. Went down to IBM to sign the document on thurs.. I can't believe that just last thurs, I was in such despair that I was still jobless.. But as I said.. God being the creator, he NEVER fails.. How true it is.. Just a week later I got a job... I can't contain my joy when the HR call me on tue morn (got woken up by the call) that I was offered the job.. Gosh, and the pay was more than expected... Truly, God does more than you can imagine..

OH ya, I decided to show you guys the proximity of my house and my workplace.... hoho...yeepee..

Can u spot me??

Haha... Saw DT's blog and I realise she had exclusive pics to DF performance during Superband QF4... AND I saw myself at the mosh-pit!!! I decided to circle myself in the pic so u guys do not have to search high and low...

He will never fail..

I have officially graduated from NUS this monday. Graduation or Commencement( as NUS puts it) was monday morning for me... This make me realise that I need to find a job!!! I mean, before that, I keep feeling that there was still time and I can find a job slowly. BUT I AM A GRADUATE!! I need A JOB!!! The seriousness of this issue suddenly just hit me... Man, I have been slacking this 1 and a half months. It got even more depressing when you see your friends slowly getting a job and there you are, still jobless. So there I was, sinking into mild depression about not getting a job and ending every conversation with "I need a job". Sigh, but fortunately God is always there when i need Him. I was reminded of a passage from 2 pt 5:19(NLT): "God created you... He will never fail you". How wonderful it is to be God's creation, He NEVER fails.. I know now that my worries has been for nothing for God will provide and He never fails. I WILL FIND A JOB! Yes, I will.. Amen!

Private Collection

To those who know me, I loves animal. Especially dogs... I decided to show u part of my private collection - pics of animals I took over the past year.. :)

Small Dog in a small bag.

The cat sleeping in the middle of the pavement.



Angel wearing shades.

Angel with trash bag arnd her.

Fu Lu Shou

Prince...

Gorilla

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Another week as past....

Haha, I realise something... I have blogged at a more frequent pace le... Yeah..

So let's recap what I have been doing this past week. Hmm, the happiest thing is that my dad bought a NEW phone..... FOR ME!!!! yeah... was a total surprise... hahaha.... Wanted to 'coup' his old N95 when he got a new phone, but Ta-ta... He gave me the all new Samsung SGH-i900 Omnia. So cool.. Sounds so 'chim'... Touch screen... Looks very similar to what DT has... Hehehe..
When for a new haircut.... Not too bad.. Went to Tony and Guy Academy to get the student there to cut my hair for free... I know very cheapo... Hohoho... Unemployed mah... Then, that stooopid trainer said this to me: "Eh, Don't go outside and tell other people you got your hair cut here.. Very 难看! " So angry... But then, I decided not to make a big fuss there.. I was thinking, if you din like the hairstyle tt I asked for, you could have said so earlier and advice me on another cut! Not wait till I'm almost done rite... Anyway, I am going to TELL the world... GUYS, I got my hair CUT at TONY AND GUY!!!

P.S. I din take any photos of my new hairstyle. so you need to meet me up to see for yourself... Hoho...

Superband.

Huh! I went down to MediaCorp TV theater on Monday to support Dreamfactory!!! So fun!!! Stood at the front throughout the whole live telecast. Dreamfactory rocks!!! Stayed back for the results show too... Dreamfactory was in the judges' top 3 score. So cool...

Jordan and me. He's so strong, carrying the dreamfactory logo by himself.四朵花