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Byebye 2008.

Time really flies.
2008 really come and goes.

A lot of things happened.

Fun things such as Mini v Moments, going to many concerts (Jay!! Fahrenheit!!), going Batam with Smellycat, having great time with pals etcetc.

Don't really wanna think of sad moments but one sad moment is enough to kill a certain part of my heart- the day my Airle decides go to on a trip. Sigh.

Hopefully everything will be well and smooth sailing to 2009. Not to mention that i will be the BIG 3-0 this coming year.

*gulp*

Anyway GaRlic is back in town for his new production this new year.


Wild Wild Rose the muscial.

Extracted from the webby:

Starting the New Year with a big bang, MediaCorp VizPro and Hong Kong Spring-Time Stage Productions will be bringing to you, Wild Wild Rose The Musical.
Produced by Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre, this is a must-watch musical at the Victoria Theatre from 1-4 January 2009.

Dont miss one of the glitziest cabaret affairs of the year live on stage!

Wild Wild Rose The Musical was adapted from the classic black and white movie(《野玫瑰之恋》) of the same name produced in 1960 by Cathay , in turn adapted from Bizet's opera "Carmen".
Directed by Wang Tian Ling, the movie is a tale of seduction, love and betrayal between a sensuous singer and mediocre musician was considered a daring one in society then.
Winning accolades worldwide, the movie was shortlisted as the best Chinese film of the past century. Staying true to the original plot and featuring widely popular songs from the movie such as《卡門》 (Carmen),《蝴蝶夫人》(Madame Butterfly),《說不出的快活》(Shuo bu chu de kuai huo), this Chinese musical is a colourful extravaganza capturing both the on-stage glamour and catching glimpses of the sorrow behind the nightclub entertainment scene.

Wild Wild Rose The Musical stars Perry Chiu, the veteran Hong Kong theatre actress and Thomas Ong, our very own home grown star in his debut theatre act!

Thomas Ong burst onto the entertainment scene in 1996 with his lead role in Wild Orchids and remains highly popular today. His most recent lead role in the hit success Perfect Cut further underlined his polished acting skills, honed through the years.

Thomas acted in his first musical with Constance Song I have a date with Spring 10 years ago and a decade later, he is taking on the male lead of Wild Wild Rose The Musical and will be charming the audience with his acting skill, dancing moves and even singing!

Perry was nominated twice for the Hong Kong Theatre Awards Best Actress Award with her performances in The Dream of a Young Girl and Butterflies are Free, the famous Broadway production.

Besides her theatre accolades, Perry has also starred in movies, TV drama serials and hosted an entertainment news programme on radio.

Feeling like you need a little something extra this new year? Perhaps something a little more exciting and a little wild?

Wild Wild Rose The Musical promises to transport you back into the 1960s where song and dance ruled the night.

Join us for a decadent night out!

Wild Wild Rose The Musical
Venue：Victoria Theatre
Show Dates: 1 Jan to 4 Jan 2009 (Thursdays to Sundays)
Show Times: Thur & Sat 3:00pm, 8:00pm Fri 8:00pm Sun 3:00pm
Ticket Prices: $78, $58, $48, $38 (Excludes SISTIC fee)

I will be going on 2nd Jan coz Both my mummies are going on the opening nite and someone needs to baby sit Mini v. Hahahahhahaa.

Did i mention that Perry is also Mini v's Kaima ( Godmother)? When Mini v sees her she will be like bees to honey and goes ," KAI MA PERRRYYYYYY". >.<

Nowadays she will sing and twirl around when she sees the Wild wild rose ad and either goes, " Cham Cham Bohhhhhh....." or she will get all excited and go, " Mumi!! Kai ma PERRYYYYYY".

Anyway do support this show and sorry i cannot give out free tickets. Hahahahahhahahaha :D

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Before i forgot.

Sometimes i really dunno whether to give Smellycat a slap or to laugh together with him.

Something very trival but also very funny.

Smellycat: Hey... why u pooped(actually he used the other word) then you never flush the toilet!!
Vio: ??? I just got home! When did u see me go poo?
Smellycat: Er... opps then it is me la.
Vio: WTFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smellycat: Haahahahahhahahahaha.

Then he go and flush the toilet.

Really don't know to laugh or to get angry.

Ha! :D

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Been a While.

I really cannot remember the last time i did this.

Taking those photocard/sticky thingy.

Prob the last time i did it was Apr 06 when i am trying to get a pic of me 8th mth preggie.

Were chilling at the arcade after catching IP Man (Great Show!!) with the gang and Philip suggest that we do it.

Since everyone is so game, why not?


Something to mark 29th Dec 08.


Guys are Poopheads and Gals get big red bowties! :D


Starburst And Fireworks!


Juz us! (Clockwise from L)Smellycat, Philip, Kebeen, Serene, Me and Jowee!

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Have a Merry Christmas.

I love Christmases.

From chirstmas gatherings to gift exchanges, Its really nice and fun and fuzzy.

This year we had our usual get together at Dex and Charmaine's place.

We even have a theme! A Musical Christmas Party!

Kebeen , Scott and me are discussing about the Party when Scott suddenly suggested a Music theme for the gift exchange.

Seems easy but damn hard to buy. Especially when i say no Cds please and be creative. Ha!
I think everyone is secretly cursing Scott for coming up with this Theme, even he himself is going crazy buying the gift. Ha!!


The beautiful Christmas Tree at Dex's Place.
Its decorated by Charmaine and the ornaments are so organised!
Everything look so pretty !!


I brought a Friend over.


Wanda in a Christmassy Mood.


"Thanks for Inviting me! " :D


Wanda playing Ball Christmas style.


Smellycat Murdering the Turkey.


Scott murdering the Ham.


Yummy Log cake!


Murdered by Philip.


Mini v wants more cake.


Smellycat and Kenny happily Wii -ing.
Mini v is the extra one.


Mini v tot she is playing too. Ha!


Our Family Portait. As usual, never a decent one.


After gift exchange, everyone happy!!


Mini v stunned Scott's Gift and claim it hers. Faint.

Check rest of the pics on the Musical Christmas Party Facebook Album.


Mini v got home post party and refused to zzzzz (its already 3am ++) and she insisted to open her Christmas presents!


Mini v learning how to rawk it like Jp Shushu. Ha!!

Christmas day lunch at Mummy Angie's.
All 3 of us are super goggy coz we slept at 4am+ and had to be there by 11am.
All coz of Smellycat.
They needed him to make the much requested by everyone Smellycat's secret recipe mushroom soup.

While Smellycat is cooking, Mini v had a little treasure hunting to find the present that Earnest Shushu got for her.


Silly gal! Its below the Christmas Tree!


Mini v: I found it!!!!!


Mini v: Yippee!!!!!! Its mine!!!
(I know i look like i am pooing in this pic. Hahahahahah)


And her Present is......

A Kick Ass Water Gun with sound!! Bang Bang Bang!
Its so heavy that Mini v have to hold it up with 2 hands.
I wonder if she can lift it up when it is filled with water.


Lunch is Ready!!!


Mini v enjoying her Dadi's secret recipe.


Smellycat: Take wat photo! Come and eat la!

Post Christmas lunch we are simply too pooped.
So we napped till evening, its time for another round of Christmas celebration at my Gramps place!

Again, more turkey, more ham and log cakes!!


Even the Christmas Tree is affected by this year's recesession.

Santa comes in the form of Auntie Lisa who generously buys the kids toys year after year without fail.

Love this shot of Mini v, she look so haughty!
(She got a new butterfly tattoo this time round.)


Cheeky Mini v spoil Wena's Shot with her.


Finally!! A better one! :D


Even Smellycat is enjoying himself after my uncle brought out the Whisky. Ha!


Wena and me!! :D

Its been non stop celebrating and eating since Christmas Eve.

Tiring but Fun. Like i say, the warm fuzzy feeling! Ha! :D

Now that Christmas is over, Time to look forward to the New Year, to 2009!

How time flies!! >.<

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SuperHero Maddness.

Chanced upon The Hero Factory and decided to create a Super Hero Alter Ego.


Thats me!
Always liked the Light Saber - * Twzing Twzinggggg*
Short Hair no Hassle, prefer skirt to pants and since i am wearing glasses i might as well wear uber cool goggles. Ha! Think my secondary power is Cyclops like Laser Eyes!


Showed Jp the webby and he created this all black dude with a rawk guitar emblem.
Quite close to his hairstyle and look.
Maybe his power is using his rawk guitar?? Ha!


Scott's version! That hair!! So Scott!! Hahahahah!
Being the pilot boy no wonder he has wings!! :D

And when i ask Smellycat to create one...


DUHHHH!!! What is this loser??? Shopping bag??
OMGGGGGG!!!!

Jp: Maybe that is him 20 years down the road?
Smellycat: Wahahahahhahahahahaaaaaaaa
Vio: Faintz!

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ABC Obesession.

Been practising with Mini v writing lowercase ABCs with the Kumon Write and Wipe Flash Cards.

She's getting the hang of it but still can't recognise some of the Alphabets.


Mini v in full concentration writing "d".


Half way there...



Some of her masterpieces.
Getting better and better each day.


Her speciality - drawing circles.
In this case, writing "Os"


She is so obesessed that after changing into her jammies and its time for bed, she refused to go!
Mini v: I wanna write my ABCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC!!!!
Vio: Faintz.

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Fahrenheit Fantasy!!

Both Avia and me waited soooooooo Long for this day.

We've gotten the tickets since october and the concert being on our School holidays makes it great!!

Kinda silly to like Boybands at this age but its just entertainment!
They entertain and we like to be entertained! Hahahahahahha :D

Losta photos and videos and i've used up 4 memory cards.

Wanted to post on my blog but don't know why photobucket is not agreeing with me hence it takes me damn long to upload them.

Hence i uploaded the pics to Facebook instead.

Or you can check out Avia's blog for the concert's update.

Overall the concert is great fun - they look great and though their vocal is not fantastic, you can see the ernomous effort they put in for their concert - from them showcasing their talents ( Jiro- guitar, Aaron- keyboard, Chun- Drum, Calvin- Beatboxing) and their dance, the way they mingle with the audience and sincerely thanking everyone, it is really a nice experience.

The crowd mainly consists Gals!!! Ha! And hormone raging too!! Every one going CHUNNN!!! DA DONG!! CALVIN!! YA LUN!! ARGHHhh!!!!

Ha!!

Except for one stupid couple whom many a times i feel like slapping the gal.
She is like a super sour sulky puss who commented ( damn unkind remarks) about every gal who stand up and "blocked" her view.

What really made me crazy is when i am trying very hard not to move (putting my rifle training in SAF into good use) so that i can take a good picture with Smellycat's camera whom i set to 12X optical zoom, this sulky puss tapped ( i think it is more like a shove) me telling me in mandarin with a sulky puss look that she cannot see LAH!!!!

OF COZ my picture turn out crap coz she pushed me when i am pressing the button. It is a teenypop concert for goodness sake, this is not some Phantom of the opera concert or some
Fei Yu Qing concert where everyone is sitting down and enjoying good music. It will then be inapportiate to stand up.

Anyway i am ranting coz i didn't turn and slap her and tell her to fark off, i wish i did but then if i did i will not be watching the concert (most prob will end up at the police station).

Instead i sat down, took a deep breath before standing up 10 secs later, Ha Ha to her!

Why can't they take the money that were used to buy the concert tickets , book a hotel room and buy a Fahrenheit Concert Dvd and they can watch the concert in peace with noone blocking them?

Enough of ranting, just hope that next time i go for any concerts, i will meet people who really like and enjoy the concert, not some sour puss sulking away.

Phototime!! Not many, just a few of my favourite ones.


Avia and me post dinner enroute to the Indoor stadium.


Gotten our "Lightsabers", ready to rawk!

At the concert!!

Crazy Fans!!!

My fav Jiro and Avia's Fav Chun!!


Aaron's ever ready sunshine smile. :)


Calvin's stylo spinning and beatboxing.


Fahrenheit!! All 4 of them.


Grand Finale!! After Encore session.
Stupid Hand block half of Jiro! Ha!!


Post concert- Enjoying starbucks.
Need to soothe the thoart from all the crazy screaming.
Ha!!!