This is probably stale news.

But I am extremely ecstatic that the Singaporeans won the Amazing Race Asia 2!

I am in no way prejudice against the other contestants.

I supported the duo NOT because they are our fellow men but I really like the way they execute each tasks.

Personally, I admire how they were able to stay focused and calm throughout the most challenging tasks throughout the race.

Morever, they were both very fair and respectful of the other teams.

I do not think they ever poked fun at or criticised any of the other teams.

I find that very mature.

Good on you guys!

Champions!

However, I don't quite like how the pretty boys and girls (of The Amazing Race Asia 2) played the game.

In this one episode where the teams are allowed to U-Turn another team, I don't particularly like how the pretty boys (Mark and Rovilson) U-turned the Dancing Mums because they have built allies with the pretty girls (Paula and Natasha).

Eventhough it's legal but I believe in fair chances.

Purposely delaying your competitor's chance to overtake you just shows how you are not able to accept the fact that there is another team which is just as excellent as you are.

GirlBand

Boyband

The other team that I was rooting for was the Malaysian sisters.

I find them so adorable.

They remind me of my own older sister - we fight ALL the time but we still has each others' back when situation gets horrid.

SisterHood

Monkey Love

I walked down the streets today and saw teenage boys carrying huge heart balloons and teenage girls proudly carrying bouquets of roses.

It's as if each teenage couple is competing with another teenage couple as to who could afford the most expensive V-Day gift.

As I sat and waited for the MRT to arrive, I smiled as I reminisced at how foolish I used to be.

When I was younger, I used to weep because I never received any red roses, chocolates or any gifts for V-Day.

I used to secretly envied those "lucky" girls.

However, as I grow up and slowly began to understand the true meanings of love and of being with the one you love, I find that Valentine's Day is over-rated.

Mainly because all the lovely gifts double and sometimes even triple in price - just for that one particular day.

Moreover, there isn't much speciality in celebrating an occassion with the whole wide world - eventhough it is a day of love.

I find celebrating one's anniversaries more meaningful and romantic.

I am thankful that I found someone who shares the same notion as me.

Alhamdullillah.

Nonetheless, let me wish you who reads this humble blog of mine, Happy Valentine's Day.

V-Day

Reason why I dream of a beach house

Another dream come true. Alhamdullillah

Delicious takeaways.

Beautiful scenery of the sun setting.

Therapeutic sound of the waves.

Wrapped in the arms of the one you love and who loves you just as much.

It was all one needs to end yet another challenging but blessed day.

Alhamdullillah.

Building castles on ground

Nobody will know the pain it took in "building" it.

The tear"blood"shed, the gruesome fights, the knife-sharp stares of disapproval, the creative exchange of vulgarities, the I-am-so-effing-confused-with-all-this-dumb-terms-I-am-so-ready-to-call-it-quits attitude and much, much more events that are part of the trials and tribulations of life.

Nobody will also know the JOY it took in "building" it.

The kisses and make-ups, the Bee-I-think-that-is-a-fantastic-idea-I-totally-second-that!, the warm hugs when things get extremely rough and tensed, the numerous drafts of everything, the discuss-communicate-be practical-be nice to each other mantra and much, much more sweetness that will serve as amazing memories in time to come. Insya Allah.

Nobody will know all that. No one but us.

For what they will see is just the end result.

Insya Allah.

Painstakingly built with love. Insya Allah

In with the NEW,Gone is the OLD (edited)

This post is to give tribute the late W550i - the handphone model that I used to own.

The handphone model that everyone made fun of because it's just so damn bulky that made people wonder why anyone would want to own it.

The handphone model that I had to pay by instalments for 24 months because I bought it from Harvey Norman and didn't have money to purchase it by cash.

The handphone model that saw me getting excited about a date and then bored after just 10 minutes with the date.

The handphone model that saw me being all giggly about an infatuation and then crying for the loss of hope.

The handphone model that I slammed onto the carpeted floor when I gave so much hope, love, care and concern for another but had it all thrashed when his name stopped appearing on the screen.

Out the door with my past

My late W550i was very faithful to me.

However, sometimes, you have to let go.

Frankly babe, I am more than happy to let go.

The world may seem to be meaningless when you choose to let go of the one thing you know.

But it does not.

In fact, it's really a blessing in disguise.

Because God will replace what you have lost with something/someone beyond your expectations. A replacement that you never imagine you can have or is worthy of having.

Along with my present & future. Insya Allah

Sometimes, you NEED to be selfish.

This post is probably going to cause some unhappiness should any smokers stumble upon it.

However, I have come to a point where I am absolutely sick and tired of being a passive smoker.

A few years back, I was involved in a discussion about the new rule where most places in Singapore were asked to designate a small percentage of their premise specifically for smokers.

There were quite a few smokers at that discussion and they were not happy.

Out of all the comments that I heard from the smokers, there was one that made me rolled my eyes in disgust.

The lady smoker labeled the new rule as a form of discrimiation to smokers.

She said that smokers should not have to choose and it's not fair that they have to be confined to only a small area of the restaurant.

"...it's like being in a cage."

Truth be told, I have absolutely NO feelings of sympathy for her and other smokers alike.

I am all for the new rule.

I have lived with a smoker and almost lost him - my dad.

Alhamdullillah.

Allah s.w.t is great as he gave my dad a second chance.

I don't think that I am being selfish for my feelings towards those who smoke.

Why?

Because I strongly feel that it's unjust that non-smokers, who made the choice to lead a healthy life, have to endure the harmful cigarette smoke for those who have absolutely no concern of our health.

If smokers have made a choice to "attempt a slow suicide" by filling the body with tar, why do we have to suffer with them?

Why can't smokers see it from our point of view?

There are numerous campaigns and signs everywhere warning us on the dangers of smoking.

One can even find horrid pictures of body organs destroyed by smoking on cigarette boxes but you can still see teenagers as young as 13 years old being proud of holding a Marlboro between their pointer and third finger.

What prompted me to create this post is because I am frustrated that MyBabyLuv and I had to keep on changing our seating spots eventhough we were dead tired, when we went to Plaza Singapura last weekend.

Why?

Because every single time we found a new seating spot, a smoker sat down right next to us, lit up his/her cigarette and puff right into our faces.

Do you think THAT is being fair?

Just in case you are not quite sure of the answer, it is NO! (Sarcasm intended)

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

I spent a good half-hour yesterday night filling up my To-Do list - just to realise that everywhere will be like a ghost town today.

Duh!

So I walked back into the house, changed into my PJs and logged in.

Oh well.

Anyhow, I would like to wish all my Chinese peng-you a happy and properous Lunar New Year. May this year of the rat brings only goodness for all of you. Nonetheless, remember to play it safe despite this festive season. If you drink, don't drive.

Gong Xi! Gong Xi!

Act Fast!

Negativity has this power to take control of your life - if you allow it to.

I have learnt over the years that I need to act quickly in banishing negativities so I can continue to enjoy a much more fulfilling and happy life.

It can come with no warning.

That is why you need to recognise it and act fast.

With its ability to creep into your veins, mind and ultimately, your soul, negativity is as life-threatening as cancer.

Like any other disease, negativity eats you from the inside.

You may not see it but it's there.

I almost allowed it to destroy me.

Almost.

But I knew better.

Alhamdullillah.

Surrounding oneself with positivity helps.

Thanks, MyBabyLuv.

Alhamdullillah.