Farewell 2014...

It's the time of the year again. To bid farewell to the year and heading into a fresh new journey. 

I have also officially shifted myself from Tumblr into Blogger. It's been far too long since I've used Blogger (the last time was when I was in Primary School...) and so much have changed. Well, I'll need a little getting used to.

Anyhow, back to the main topic. 2014, a fairly good year for me, but not good enough. I've promoted at work but I think it could be better. Most of my mentors at work are leaving - for greener pastures and I wish them all the best - and that means the current workplace will have lots of changes, be it good or bad. Personally, my health is better but there's still room for improvement. My parents are getting old (not that I can make them young again) but I feel I have been working too much and neglecting them.

So to make 2015 better, I've decided on the following "resolutions":

1. Eat healthier & exercise more/ daily (even if it is for 10mins)
2. Get Lasik done by the end of the year
3. Complete the "you-need-to-get-attached" checkbox
4. Spend more time reading and not just watching dramas
5. Spend more (quality) time with my family
6. Revamp the house for a new look
7. Work hard - Get promoted at work
8. Play hard - Learn to relax
9. Get promoted at work and aim to end work on time daily
10. Seriously consider whether or not I should pursue a degree

Hopefully, I will fulfill these 10 resolutions for 2015 by the end of the year. It's not going to be easy but I will try my best. Have you guys come up with your resolutions yet? How do you intend to finish them? I try to keep my simple and close to heart. This would help me remember what I set out to do at the start of the year and hopefully, it will constantly remind me of what is needed to achieve these aims.

For now, let's all say goodbye to 2014 and welcome the new year with open arms.

New year eve’s dinner cum Mum’s birthday dinner #2in1 #elliefoodhunts (at Thien Kee Steamboat @ Golden Mile Tower)

Missing the skies, the sun & the wind// Singapore’s just raining too much!

Forget the teaser. Here’s the real deal! #Lobstershack_cervantes #ellitrotsabroad #greatindianocean #rocklobster #freshseafoodsweetness (at Lobster Shack Cervantes)

Lobsters for Lunch. #Lobstershack_cervantes #ellietrotsabroad #greatindianocean #rocklobster (at Lobster Shack Cervantes)

#蓝天白云 #ellitrotsabroad #perth #travel2014

Clear blue skies. Horses “stabled”

异国的天空特别的蓝。#异国风情 #ellietrotsabroad #perth (at Perth International Airport, W.A)

A video posted by Elizabeth T (@eliz_betht) on Dec 12, 2014 at 8:16am PST

Thank you Maiko! I hope I got her Kanji name right.. #elliecraftz #starbuckstumbler

Been a quick 6months since I first got my #braces on. More rubber bands that I hate but also getting more playful with the colours. #elliebraced #bracescolours #darkgreenlightgreen #christmastree (at Toofdoctor Serangoon)

3 cakes, 3 wishes. I just hope I’m not 3 years older. Hahahaha. #grateful #blessedbirthday #1212

Dinner with the folks. #postbirthday #elliefoodhunts (at GENKI SUSHI(元気寿司))

肉骨茶. (at Song Hua Bak Kut Teh 松發肉骨茶)

Dessert. (at 味香园甜品店)

Lunch - Awesome company, awesome food & awesome desert… (at Ergo Sum)

Lunch. (at Group Therapy Coffee)

#sinfulpleasures

Indulgence.

Ships beyond the horizon. Hear the waves and see the light. (at East Coast Park Beach)

Happy 21st to the youngest boy in the crew. #belated #panpac #polaroids (at Pan Pacific Singapore)

Night view. (at Pan Pacific Singapore)

You know how they say, “A hungry woman is an angry woman”. Now we know that they’re just #HANGRY! #random #linedeco

Tonight’s scene. (at Gem Bar)

There is never a farewell when a new chapter begins. #thankyouforyourhardwork #nssnso #photobombedbymyboss #seeyaagain (at Los Primos)

Idk.

#timhowan #aperiamall #24hour (at Tim Ho Wan At Aperia Mall)

Awesome Dinner on a Sunday night.

Dinner. (at Tim Ho Wan At Aperia Mall)

Finally collected my powerbank… ((:

Golden Mile Claypot Rice (at Beach Road Hawker Centre)

SampleStore: Biore Micellar Cleansing Water

So, I’m way past overdue on this but still, I keep forgetting to post it.

Anyhow, I received the Biore Micellar Cleansing Water from SampleStore approximately 1 month back. As I’m not a frequent user of makeup, there was limited chances that I could experiment this on. Nonetheless, I tried a few times and once, I remember to take photos.

Okay. Brief background. Like I mentioned earlier, I am not a person that puts on makeup for work everyday. In fact, I don’t put makeup at all when I go to work. Okay, I know… Professionalism. But, truth be told. I hardly have enough time to sleep every night so, I try to make do with as much minutes of sleep time as possible.

So one weekend, I remembered to start snapping photos after I came home. And you can see the results of the Biore Micellar Cleansing Water below.

Before is me with my usual waterproof mascara (FYI, I use Revlon’s BOLD LAQUER by Grow Luscious). Looks similar, I know, but if you take a closer look at the one on the right - the AFTER picture - you’ll realise that although there are still a little bit of ‘solid blocks’ at the end of the lash, most of it has been cleared off.

To be fair, waterproof makeup has always been difficult to remove using water-based makeup removers. Although I still prefer the oil-based makeup remover, this is by far the best water-based makeup remover that I have used. For regular blushers and foundation, I felt that it cleans right off and you will not have any sticky/ oily residue left on your face. There is actually no need to rinse your face again, but I just do since I couldn’t remove all that eye makeup that day. I think there is no alcohol but yet there is a refreshing feel to it. Not bad for me. I’ll give it a 3/5 for now. Will try it again with non-waterproof mascara (when I get one) and see if it works better. 

Oh yes ladies, to get a bottle of this to try out the results for yourself, it is available in all pharmacies, hypermarkets and supermarkets, and major departmental stores.

Enjoy and have fun.
Would be great if you could tell me how this works for you too! :)

-Elizabeth.

#atadtoobig #onenightsleep #nssnso (at Bandara Suites Silom, Bangkok)

Just for the night.

Scooting off to work… #forthefirsttime #nssnso (at Changi International Airport T2, Departure)

Customer Service?

I know I haven’t been updating for quite a while and there are a few things I’ve missed out sharing. I will do a brief one later but first, my awful experience with a PREMIER taxi uncle - SHD1774C.

Earlier this morning, I took a cab to work - as usual. Most of the time, the cabs that I take are more or less the same. As in, the uncles are mostly the same because they are usually around this area at this time. Somehow, today, it was a stranger. By stranger, I mean someone I have never seen before and I doubt I will take his taxi again. And if there is any, he will definitely be on my blacklist. HAHAHA.

Anyway, this uncle - I didn’t see his name - is very rude. I got on his taxi and trip started from 0727hrs. The entire convo goes like this…
Me: Uncle, Capital Tower - Robinson Road.
TU: Robinson Road? Ok.
Me: Please go by Braddell CTE then exit Havelock.
TU: Braddell CTE ar? Ok.
*However, Uncle did not keep right for U-turn. So I prompted.
Me: Uncle, you no need keep right to U-turn meh? Go by Braddell leh.
TU: Go straight also can CTE what.
Me: I told you to go by Braddell what. Braddell need to U-turn. In front is AMK ave 1. *jokingly* Got extra ERP leh.
TU: Aiya, don’t want to pay ERP, we go by Nicoll lo. All the way.
*I just didn’t know what to say.*
TU: Okay la. Nevermind. We go by Braddell CTE.
*The drive continued with his not so smooth driving - jerking the way through.*

When we came near the exit and he double confirmed if he should take the Havelock exit and I said Yes.
After that he asked how he should go and I said, take south bridge road, Maxwell and then Robinson.
He said Okay.

Somehow, I felt he was rushing for time. Cutting corners and switching lanes whenever he can.
He took the outer lane when turning into Robinson Road and when I wanted to prompt him again about the building, it was a little late.
Thankfully, there were no cars behind so he could make the turn but he tried to mumble something in Hokkien, thinking I wouldn’t hear but I did.
He mumbled “Youngster nowadays, dont know how to use their mouth and talk.”

I got really irritated in that moment and since I was reaching my destination, I didn’t need to worry about him dumping me off somewhere unsafe or remote. So I rebutted, “UNCLE! I told you clearly where I was going and how I wanted to get here. You want to “GE QIANG” is your problem. Don’t think I didnt hear what you just said.”

I gave him the fare, requested for a receipt and waited for my change. When he passed me my change and receipt, the money dropped but there was no sense of apology at all. I swear it felt like he was damn happy I had to pick my money up.

On my way to get my morning coffee dose, I was contemplating on whether or not I should write a feedback to PREMIER TAXI about this uncle. However, once I saw the smiles and heard the greetings from the baristas at the CAPITAL TOWER STARBUCKS, I decided against it. Being in the service industry myself, I understand how tough it can be to always maintain a smile and positivity when serving and I believe time to time that leeways should be given in case of a bad day. Then again, it is also important to never bring your negativity to work because it will only make things worse - takeaway for today - especially for those in the service line.

at Soup Stock Tokyo 313somerset

Finally. (at Thien Kee Steamboat @ Golden Mile Tower)

#turquoise #nixonXpandora

Love how the colours match.

#demoncracy #halloweenhorrors4 (at Universal Studios Singapore)

A video posted by Elizabeth T (@eliz_betht) on Nov 11, 2014 at 10:50pm PDT

No Fear.

Jump. Swing. Scare. #demoncracy #halloweenhorrors4 (at Universal Studios Singapore)

First stop of the night. (at Universal Studios Singapore)

Morning drink - Triple shot Venti Caramel Macchiato. The barista was damn adorable. She asked, “Wa. Today friday leh. Why triple?” (at Starbucks® Capital Tower)

Cake & Pastries. (at Pantler)

Apricot yogurt dome. (at Pantler)

50 posts!

Many thanks to all for gracing tonight’s dinner. Hope the dinner was alright. Ice cream cake was delicious but not without the hardwork! Hahaha. And many many thanks to all the gifts! Tonight is again another night of smiles and laughter. Thank you all for the enjoyable night! ((: (at Ban Heng 萬興, Orchard Central)

#Hongkong #お土産 (at Hong Kong International Airport, Gate 18)

"Goodbye & Thank You!"

Last night of good roast. (at Causeway Bay 銅鑼灣)

at Agnes B. Cafe L.P.G.@Time Square

Sinful Indulgences. (at Pierre Hermé Paris-Hong Kong)

Last meal, “Last Word”.
-ori•gin (at Origin)

Feel like a kid all over again! (at 香港海洋公園 Ocean Park Hong Kong)

Table full of food. (at 澳洲牛奶公司 Australia Dairy Company)

Look at that queue! 👀 (at 澳洲牛奶公司 Australia Dairy Company)

at Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong

Phone’s commissioning! (at SAFTI Military Institute)

Happy birthday @diana_tanpl in advance! Have an awesome year ahead!

Appointment at lunch. I hate the reflections. (at Cake Spade)