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Why women need nice panties and men need chocolate.

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Thank you Zoochosis for this.



I wonder if it really works. But one thing I am pretty sure is that not every woman matches their bra and panty as a set.

Mr.Smith, totally worth it.



Ashley Madison - Devil's avocate?

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If there's one man that works for the devil, I thought it would be maybe like drug dealer, the person who convinced woman that they looked better with make up on or maybe the man who created Facebook and lie to everyone that we should all invest time and money on it but the truth is that there's always a bigger devil out there.

For example: Noel Biderman, founder of Ashley Madison. Ashley what?

In summary, this man with 3 kids and a wife has this website that makes discreet relationship really easy. It's an online dating website for the married.



So it created an uproar in Singapore that we should not allow this site into Singapore. Not only did it created an uproar but also a Facebook page. I can't say it's a fan page: Block Ashley Madison Singapore.

Most of the voices talks about how crazy this site is and the problems that it can caused with this site but some choose to think differently.


My Take...

Not having a site will not stop the cheaters from cheating and neither will it means that we will be all nice and fuzzy with our partners but I do believe that having such a site make things easier. It's like without age limit for cigs makes things easier for kids to start smoking and without ERP and COE we will all Jam up the road. (Ignore my last example, it's a bad one cause our roads are still jammed with ERP and COE.) Making things readily available makes a big difference. If we are fans and believer for self control, why is MDA blocking all my favourite porn sites even when I am an adult and should be allowed to surf my favourite porn? Why are we banning something as simple as chewing gums? Are Singaporeans ready for self control, discipline and respect? 

Then again, I am saying this site will self moderate itself at the end of the day. The most dangerous place might end up being the safest and same goes for the other way round. If this is a well known cheating alternate dating site and you suspect your partner having an affair, where are you going to start checking first? Maybe his internet cache, surfing history or mobile app? If you know your partner will have their eyes on this site, will you still use it?

So if no one is going to use it...

So are we really going to get all crying out loud and making a fuss? 

Noel says...

When asked about what if his own wife is found on the site,

"It's funny you bring that up. When I've been asked that question, I reply, "I would be devastated..." but the rest of my answer has been cut.
 
My complete answer was, "I would be devastated, but I wouldn't blame a website or an inanimate object." Reporters were trying to do their thing, so I stopped worrying about it. I'm comfortable raising my own family with this business as a backdrop."

Full article.

In conclusion...

Site - Bad.
Fear - NO.
Approve it - NO.
Join it - NO.
Make noise - NO.

End of the day, it might be like smoking, once you try it, there's no turning back. So just let it be I guess.  The more noise we are making, the more marketing it is getting isn't it? See, I'm blogging about it and this is not even a paid post. HAHA.

Mr.Smith, take a chill pill and just let it be. 

Krispy Kreme Donuts In Singapore.

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yay, i finally gotten some donut blah blah blah

donut lor.

Inside the box lor.
Thanks to the Sister-in-law, I can haz krispy kreme donuts at the comfort of my house and in my superman boxers.

Mr.Smith, they are just donut lor.

#MusicMonday - Nudity in MTV makes it NTV?

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This is potentially NSFW article if you click the videos below, else it just one of the many rants I have.

I can't stand this ugly bitch. Miley Cyrus, put some clothes on please. Photo by Marc Jacobs
The only thing different about this post is that you can never expect someone like me to disagree with this: the latest trend of NTV - Naked music TV.  Shouldn't it be NMTV you ask me and my answer would be a question back to you; "You sure the music is making the difference?"

I am from the gutter world and I am all in for porn, sex and hip-hop so why am I complaining? It's hot naked woman in the video that I like. I love porn, I love sex and I love naked woman but putting naked woman with music is disrespectful to music.

Sex Sell

I agree that sex sell, in fact I am one of the early adopter in using girls to promote items at road show when many brands still feel uneasy about it but there is a difference between selling sex and sex sell. I find it's music industry's low blow.

If you haven't watch those NTVs,


JT's Tunnel Vision


Rihanna's stripper showcase - Pour it up


HEY HEY HEY - Blurred Lines.

So the question for now, will this song sound any different without this type of MTVs? No. But will more people talk about it with the naked woman? Yes. So is your objective just about creating controversy and not about making money or what kind of image it's teaching the next generation in terms of culturally and music making? If that is the case, why not just do this?


Blurred Line Parody.

I respect these guys. I mean I might be crazy but I might not do that. In fact take the "might" to the bank and put my answer into the fridge. I will not do this. But the message across is direct and impactful. So naked girls okay but naked man not okay? Or just because they are not as hot? Point?

I seriously think that musicians and the entertainment industry is giving themselves a bad name and seriously needs a break and stop these trash. It's hurting talents and killing me.

Mr.Smith, fuck this shit. 


It's Thor-tally AWESOME!

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When I was younger I spent a lot of time reading comics and watching all these superheroes cartoon off TV. One of my favourite has to be Thor because he is big, he is 100% sense of justice and doing what is right unlike some other superheroes.

I was kinda excited when I know they were having a movie of year some years back and of course the news of him being featured in a few other movies like Thor 2 and Avengers and more. And the day has finally come- THOR 2. So where is Thor 2 picking up from?





Official synopsis

Marvel’s "Thor: The Dark World" continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s "Thor" and "Marvel’s The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the


vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano, and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., from a story by Don Payne and Robert Rodat and screenplay by Christopher L. Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book “Journey into Mystery “ #83 in August, 1962. 


Trailer 





Why is Thor so cool?


Besides the fact that he has very nice biceps and a very hot girlfriend, Jane Foster who is actually Natalie Portman, he has one of the coolest weapon in comic history ever. The Mjolnir.




 Do you know that in other universe of Thor's comic, Thor is more like a 2nd "person" that will possesses another person when the weapon is being activated by striking it on the floor? One of the most epic conceal has to be the walking stick by Donald Blake. I think if I have the Mjolnir (and I can actually wield it), I shall have it disguise as my handphone app and only summon it via an app. I will probably uses it's weather manipulation ability the most considering the fact that I am staying in Singapore with inconsistent and unpredictable weather. And IPPT = RAIN PLEASE. :D 


You didn't ask me but... (A little bit of a spoiler)


This show could easily be known as Thor 2 - We Love LOKI. 




The role Loki was so well portrayed by Tom and he is just so cool and smart. As compared to Thor who is all muscles and a little bit of a emo case. "YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU BROTHER." and next he will he " I WILL KILL YOU BROTHER." And apparently everyone who have watched the show loves Loki. And yes, LOKI IS SUPER AWESOME! Brains over muscles Thor! 
Loki:"So you heard that I've more fans than you?" Thor:"hmmm.. bo kor leng*"
Here's a Loki meme i created. SING IT!



So don't “ forget to catch Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World” in Singapore cinemas now. For more updates, like the Official Marvel’s Thor: The DarkWorld Singapore Facebook Page, and subscribe to the Official Marvel Singapore YouTubeChannel!” 


Mr.Smith, We're up all night to get Loki.


*Bo Kor Leng - No Logic, in context - Impossible. 

"Save Our Street Dogs" Flag Day 2013!

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You guys know my silly dog Brover?

Some call him a mix-breed, some call him a mongrel and some prefer to call him the Singapore Special.

There are some things about the mongrel that I really like. They look tough and they are always happy and active. In fact, from what I understand is that they are indeed tougher in terms of health wise. They are easier to maintain as a pet as well. But sad to say not every Singaporean thinks so.

Many individual still look at them as "stray dogs", "cheap dogs" or unwanted dogs. Just because they are not pedigree they are being look down as a lower life form?

If you are a real dog/animal lover, you have to believe that every animal is equal. (Fine, before you guys come and bite me and complain about how I am eating cow, pigs, chicken cause they are animals too. I say I love them too. Just differently. #SelfTrollFirst.)

Anyway, my wife and I are believer of adoption cause we know and we have seen how breeder take cares of those breeding dogs. Their living condition and the amount of lives they have sacrificed just to bring you one cute little puppy.  So where did we get Brover from? Brover was actually rescued by a guy name Clifford and Brover's "ownership" was actually under this organization call the "Save our street dogs" aka SOSD.

As much as we wished to be a volunteer to be at the shelter to help out and what not, we do have too much on our plate to commit. Thus, I am helping out in alternate ways! (Like getting you guys to do it. :D ) 

You can do your part too! 


From SOSD Facebook:

SOSD Flag Day is our largest event to date. Through it, we hope to raise awareness for our street dogs, as well as raise a a total of $150,000 so that we can progress towards our vision of builing a shelter, and caring for our street dogs.

Our real time online counter is ticking. From 10 Nov 12mn, you can visit our online donation page to donate towards Flag Day. Meanwhile, you can visit it to get notified when donations are open!:
http://geofundit.com/sosd/


Activities at the roadshow include:
» a mini-adoption drive (11am to 5.30pm)
» sale of pet merchandise
» photo-taking sessions with the dogs


From what I heard, there will be a little "dog parade" along Orchard road too! 

  
For those who likes to find out more, check out their Facebook Event!

Mr.Smith, You have saved our lives. We are eternally grateful.

Mellben Signature at Tanjong Pagar

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The return of the si bei lousy food blogger - Smith Leong.

Not only do I not know how to describe how nice the food is, I do not have a proper camera and now on top of all these - I AM LATE. I am super late on this post. It's like major back dated but I still want to talk about it because the food is really good and I have to share it with you guys.


So I heard that the other branches are really crowded and you have to wait really long before you get a seat but things are different here at Prince Edward Road. They have plenty of seats and I think it is a good place to bring your parents or even friends from out of town to have meals since it's located in the heart of Singapore and the carpark is right in front of the restaurant which means minimum walking distance for the oldies.

*Warning: Major Food Porn, so if you haven't had your lunch or dinner, make sure you are ready for this. 

Seafood Beancurd Broth with real crab meat
S: $10 M: $20
Cripsy Beancurd
S: $8 M$10
XO sauce asparagus with scallops. It's scallop, you have to love it.
S: $20 M: $30
My favourite Salted Egg with Pork Ribs I can eat this all day.
S: $15 M$20.
Crab Bee Hoon. I had like 1,2,3,4,5 serving of this. The Bee Hoon and the soup is a pair made in heaven. The soup is so rich in taste.
Price dependent on market rate
Dragon Fruit Fried Fish. Very refreshing dish. Although the fish is fried, the fruits and sauce makes it way more refreshing than the thought of it.
Price dependent on size

Chilli Crab. Singaporean's signature. So good you can just eat the sauce.
Price dependent on market rate

Fried Man Tous. This is text book and regardless of how much it is we have to eat it!
Mushroom and "Bai Bai" Vegetables. I've no idea what did they do to the mushroom but it's so crispy. Something you don't get to eat often or else where. Although it's just "another vege" dish but I think it's one of the must try. S:$15 M:$20
Salad Prawns
S: $35 M: $45
Butter Crab. Frankly I was so full and no space for this already.
Price dependent on market rate
The All Star Team:

Must eat? In this order:

1. Crab Bee Hoon
2. Salted Egg Pork Ribs
3. Chilli Crab
4. Mushroom and "Bai Bai" Vegetables

And also...

If you are wondering how come I have nice pictures this time, it is because these pictures were taken with the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL6  test set which I manage to score back then. And of course I brought along my beautiful photographer. 

Olympus PEN Lite is kinda camwhore friendly too!
*All pictures taken using the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL6 without any post editing.

So Where is this?

Address: 12 Prince Edward Road Singapore 079212 (Inside Bestway Building)
How to get there: Tanjong Pagar MRT Exit D or H.
Parking: Plenty of parking lots available at the open space carpark in front of Mellben Signature
Contact: 6220 5512
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 11am to 10.30pm
Public Holidays, Saturday and Sunday: 5.30pm to 10.30pm.
Last order: 10.30pm
Facebook: Link

Mr.Smith, yes ah! another food post done.. like finally.  

Best Couple Shoot Ever.

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In preparation of our own wedding, (If you are confused, we are lawfully married but we haven't go through the traditional stuff and the "party", thus we are still in preparation stage. (again)) I've been lurking around looking for ideas to do our "pre-wedding" or better known as engagement shot in other parts of the globe.

And I've finally stumble upon the possible couple photo shoot ever.

You know how you guys get into a fight and you just say "TRY THINKING ABOUT IT IN MY SHOES!"

This is getting into your shoes, literally.












I would totally wanna do a shoot like this if I could fit into her clothes or getting a set of clothes that is the same but in my size. Either way it's not going to be easy.

Would you dare want to do the same?

Awesome Source: LINK.

Mr.Smith, I think I look drop dead gorgeous in a dress.




The story of Janiqueel.com

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Came to my attention just yesterday about this 1 blogger that actually threaten a certain business for something free and.. Whatever, just read these screen shots.


Woah! Looks like somebody really needs that free hair do a lot. Here is the story according to our "victim"

And here is his reply:


And before we know it, it's on friendly neighbourhood EDMW and also a major issue now within both bloggers and marketing person.

Some said that her Email got hacked, some mentioned that she is really stupid to do this and currently both her blog and twitter are gone. Unpublished or remove maybe, I don't know.

As a Blogger

Let me look at it from a point of view as a blogger.

1. I will never do something like this because I can pay for my own hair do. (considering the fact I only pay $8.80 for each cut.)

2. I will never do that because as much as you can shame anyone, anyone can shame you too. Apparently it is happening now. So don't think that your 5,000 readership per month can save you in any situation.

3. There are times that marketing person can be an ass and be demanding and even make you dance and sing a song if they give you some peanuts but my advice to all young, old, pretty or ugly bloggers, you might think that you are an individual and you hold NO responsibility to any organisation and you can say whatever you want because you are who you are, think again. The world is round and burning any bridges just means that your walk is going to be a bigger and longer walk. Regardless of how bad things goes down, try not to have any black and white that looks like the one above. I rather you call and shout at that person.

As a Marketing/Advertising/Brand/Community Manager

1. I really can't answer myself this question either. Would I have done the same like what Conrad here did. Would I have the balls to name and shame her openly? Maybe not frankly cause in some ways this to some clients can be considered as bad PR although yes, you have balls to stand up to the rights of your company and what not but not many clients appreciates such balls these days. #TrueStory

2. Would this story end differently if it was not this girl and XX or Mr.Brown. (Not saying they would do something but my point here is about social status difference.)

3. What would I do if it was me in Conrad's shoes? I might very much just reply her and say sorry too bad, you ain't who we want with such an attitude and good bye.

Added:

4. Handling bloggers can be a pain in the ass sometimes. Some bloggers think they are celebrities and some thinks they are the only way you can sell your product but of course there are many nice and humble people out there who can really help. Always be careful when engaging bloggers. If you do not know how, it is always better to get an agency or community manger from the inside to help.

Biggest Question:

I think the biggest question now for many of my blogger friends is - "Who is Janiqueel". Apparently a lot of my blogger friends doesn't know her or even heard about her. And why is she so bossy if she is not even famous/popular in the community?

That is an invalid question to me, cause if you are famous and popular, you really don't need to be bossy about it. Heard of empty vessels making the most noise?

What's next?

If Janiqueel ever reads this, these are my advice:

1. Reopen your blog, this is the time you get the most traffic. Nothing can get worst at this point of time. You might as well embrace it.

2. It IS an one sided story as of now. Why not stand up for yourself? I am sure you had a reason to call him jerk. Whatever it is, tell your story. If you are only good enough to blog reviews about hair colours or your lunch, you might as well not be a blogger. (Probably that's why you close it down?)

3. If you really think it is your fault and that is why you close you blog down, step up and admit your mistake. Blog about it. No one taught you how to be a blogger anyway. Nobody gave you a hand book of the Dos and Donts. Our nation is full of compassion, Jack Neo made some mistakes, now he is a famous director of Ah Boys to Men and nobody judged him anymore. (Maybe until the opening of Ashley Madison.) And even Michael Palmer stepped up for his mistake and people still respect him. So if you think you made a mistake, this is the time to admit it and not hide.

4. THIS IS YOUR BIG BREAK. When was the last time another blogger went BOOMZ? Maybe ZR and her Yuki story?  Or maybe food blogger who doesn't pay for his food? Be it right or wrong, people want to read your blog now. I am not advocating that everyone should go make some scandal for yourself but it has proven that it gives you the attention that a lot of bloggers wants these days isn't it? You may or may not get anymore freebies as of now but in time to come, things like this will blow over and you still get the traffic. (I mean that is of course IF your writing and content even makes sense cause I heard some people telling me your writing sucks.)

5. If the 2nd part of point 4 is true, my advise is to improve on that as well.

Nobody ask me but...

Yeah, this blogging bull shit is getting a new low everyday isn't it? Here's a hot girl from Game of thrones in case you find my post boring.

Lena Headey

She was also in 300 and Terminator! Hot Stuff. Oh, she is 40 this year. 
Mr.Smith, blog just blog lah, so much drama for what?


Shopping for sporting needs with World Of Sports.

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I started the year feeling slow old and fat. The only physical activity I was doing was my not so regular basket balling games over the weekend. I'm injury prone so I don't play that much even when I am on the court side. I look at myself and I was telling myself this ain't how I want my life to me.


 Moreover, moving to Punggol and everyone work out there, run and cycle. It just make you feel healthier just by breathing the air there.


So I bought some weights started lifting it. Started cycling, playing more ball and also running slowly again and also joined some running events recently trying my best to get back into shape. (When was I ever in shape?)


Mizuno Run 2013
One of the biggest problem that I faced with wasn't just the lack of stamina or really lazy but the vain pot in me was shouting in my face that you need to be in the right attire for every occasion. I really can't stand men who goes to work in pants and running shoes or going for a basketball game in his polo Ts and slippers. I mean besides the fact that I am very vain, I also believe that there is a right attire for every occasion. Go ahead and judge me but I know I am right.

Some of my shoes.
So what was the problem? I do not have enough sports attire cause I haven't been exercising much. The only thing that I have a lot are NBA jerseys and no, you do not wear NBA jerseys for run.

Just a few only lah.
Good thing I was introduced to the World Of Sports membership card! For just $49 per year, members are immediately rewarded with a Head duffle bag (RP: $69.90), a Columbia toiletries pouch (RP: $25.90) and a HEAD water bottle (RP: $15.90). Goodies aside, members can also look forward to huge savings from exclusive in-store promotion and discounts all year round.

Don't mean to sound like the bimbo but the card is actually pretty good looking!

There is a wide selection of brands at World of Sports. Including brands like Mizuno, Columbia, Salomon and many more. On top of that you can also enjoy benefits at their partners such as Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport, Absolute Zero etc. So you can get some nice sporting goods and enjoy other benefits too! For more information you can always drop by at WOS and pick up a brochure!

So in conjunction with introducing some new partners for this card. The good people at WOS and Rollerblade organized a nice inline skate workshop for us! Been awhile since I last skate and they did give me some good tips too! It was super fun!


Fun Fact: Rollerblade is actually a brand and the thing we use is known as inline skate. It's like how we commonly call instant noodles maggie mee and all diapers as pampers.

So now not only am I going to work out, I will work out in style!

Mr.Smith, nice dry fit t-shirt, speed +1, nice sunglasses, defense +2, nice mizuno running shoes, stamina +3.

Best Home Mortgage Loan Provider in Singapore? Best Home Insurance Provider?

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Getting a new place is never easy especially for young couples and newbies like my wife and I. What is home loan? Where to get the best insurance? Why do I even need insurance? Those aside, what about getting furnitures? Home renovation? All these problems are pretty much to hack for most 20+ years old. (Assuming that is the age most of us gets our 1st home.) And I didn't even mentioned about getting the right home that you really love!

So typically what we will do will be crowd sourcing and asking around for recommendations and also read up some useful sites as well as forums. To make things even easier, the good people at iProperty.com have been organizing this "People's Choice" Awards and the 2013 version is back!

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This awards is the Singapore's ONLY consumer voted real estate and services award. Not only can you find out more about which is the best from the result, you can actually be part of the voting and vote what you love and know from your experience!!

Vote for your favourite beach house, home eletronics brand, home storage, most popular property in both Singapore and Malaysia and even the best real estate invesment!

And the best part? Just for voting, you actually stand a chance to win attractive prizes like Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu Stay and more. 

 
 
 

The voting is closing this coming 21st Nov so do it NOW!!

More information:



And don't forget to check out their Facebook page too!

Mr.Smith, vote for me, I am your best house husband. LOL

[Guest Post] How I Met Smith

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Who has a last name for a first name?! I thought to myself when I first read of Smith Leong, the online persona I came to associate as the man with 2 last names.

This is the tale of how I met Smith. Where else to meet Smith other than on the web? His online presence wasn't one to be ignored, like virtually in your face. For someone like me who wasn't exceptionally savvy with the web in the past, I can't say I was interested to know more about Smith online. He followed me (it was probably at night, in the dark, when I wasn't looking) on Twitter and liked any girl shouldn't do, I followed a stranger back.

End of story.

Well technically it was because I don't recall us communicating much. Until one day he tweeted that Marshall went missing and that triggered that ignorant in me to transform into OMGSOMEONENEEDSTOFINDHISPUSSY mode. Retweets started and I began to follow the episode of Missing Marshall. Needless to say that I was happy and relived when Marshall returned home!



And they lived happily ever after.

Because we never contacted again. But the following continued on Facebook and Instagram. Mama said I shouldn't talk to strangers but she didn't mention anything about following.


So this year, Smith answered an SOS tweet of mine regarding social media and the need to understand its chaotic ways. We finally met in person at a very memorable location - Coffee Bean. There's a couple of CBs where we were and apparently we were at different ones. Note: CBs may look different but hey deep down, the serve the same purpose - to feed and satisfy.

Anyway, we conversed over food and coffee Smith taught me a lot. About social media. Till today I still am very grateful!

Some time later we met again at a lingerie boutique.

It's the best meeting point because you can't miss La Senza. Then pink, the black, the tiny fabrics! But it was all business at Ambush, where we had dinner. We don't beat around the mulberry bush here. Conversation was trim and we didn't stray. Smith and I adjourned for some fun soon after - visiting the toy shop! Seriously, I never knew how huge certain toys can get, so many shapes and sizes, oh and the games people play! Toy Outpost and Simply Toys blew me away.


Months later we had lunch at a happy place - Le Cafe! Any cafe with free wi-fi is good in my books. Such a cute cafe too! And this is where I'm writing this post. Smith has just returned to work and I sit on my own in this now empty cafe to pen my thoughts. Le Cafe seems to be an appropriate place to write this because meeting Smith was truly a happy event. I'm very thankful for his friendship!


So this is how I met Smith. Hey kids, thank you for being my audience. I don't take 9 seasons, but I did take 9 paragraphs. Until next time!

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Who is Axixe? If you guys have been following my doodle, you will notice the slight resemblance. Of course, she is better at it cause she is the person who poisoned me to do it and of course gave me some tips as well. And why is she writing here? Cause I like her writing and stuff (and her pretty face) and I want her to be part of this too. Anyway, my blog is like a messy table, nothing can make a messy table messier unless you clean it up. 

Find out more about Axixe here.

[Guest Post] Get "Frozen" with Disney this holiday season!

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I don't want to sound all lazy but I managed to get 2 guest posts back to back but hey, I am still here to insert my foreword before the post! :D

Anyway, the holidays are here and even for a "not-a-parent-yet" person, I am always thinking about bringing my nieces and nephews out too. I guess it's a work hazard for a media, advertising,events person cause such festive seasons always means more activities! It's a shame I can't make it to Disney's new show - Frozen but what are friends for! I managed to get Ruo Xuan from Xuan-World to share with us more about the show!

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Invaded Mr Smith blog !!
HELLO!!!
I am Ruo Xuan



Frozen
An animated cartoon musical-fantasy-comedy movie by Walt Disney.


Cast: Starring voices of  Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad.


Plot: When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named Olaf, Everest-like extremes and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction. 
(Cr: Disney)


Review: Fantasy, Castle, Princesses, Prince, Love, Magic.
The must have elements in a Disney movie.
If you are fan of Disney movie, you wouldn't be disappointed.
Witty, funny, touching movie that keeps me entertained and laughing out loud.


I love the songs written and composed by the husband-and-wife songwriting team of Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez in Frozen.
You can hear the“Disney magic” in those songs.
One of my favourite will be “Let it go” sang by Demi Lovato. (Definitely not a stranger to people who watch Disney channel)

My favourite scene would be when Elsa uses her powers to build an amazing castle from snow and made a beautiful gown for herself. 
 The WOW factor is definitely there which sets you dreaming of how wonderful it will be to live in such castle and to own such a pretty gown. 

I have to say, the ending caught me by surprise as it was not your typical Disney movie where the Prince kisses the Princess to free her and they live happily ever after.
 Anna was hit by her sister with ice that freezes her heart. 
She can only be saved by an act of true love kiss.
I thought to myself “Confirm is Anna thought that Prince (Hans) is her true love. They kissed but nothing happened then she realized actually Kristoff is her true love. She went to Kristoff and they kissed and TADA unfreeze the ice in her heart.”
But no!
I thought it was quite refreshing to have a not-so-Disney-on-who-will-kiss-the-princess.

In short I would say Frozen is a Cartoon version high school musical in winter and Princesses edition. 


I went to read on 50 things that you may not know about Disney's frozen and I was stunned that “depending on the shot, it can take up to 4,000 computers and 30 hours just to complete one frame.”

DO YOU KNOW Filmmakers invited a real-life reindeer into the Walt Disney Animation Studios, observing the animal’s physical makeup and mannerisms, which were later caricatured in the making of Kristoff’s reindeer buddy Sven in “Frozen.”


AND.. Several members of the production team traveled to Quebec to experience the Ice Hotel as inspiration for Elsa’s ice palace featured in “Frozen.”

You just can’t imagine the hard work that the team have gone through to produce a 2-hour animated movie.


I love movies that have meaningful quotes that you just want to post it up on FB, Twitter and Tumblr.
So here is my best Quote award from Olaf (snowman): "Some people are worth melting for." (I looked at the boy when I heard this. heehee)



Last but not least, Thank you Walt Disney and Smith 



Freezing local cinemas in 28 Nov!
Remember to catch it and have a great time laughing at Olaf.




Written by: RX
Edited by: WJ

Were You On My Train Ride?

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How often do you observe people on the train? When an eye candy walks in, do you perk up? Ok maybe not during peak periods when all you can see is another person's nape or someone's earlobe.

But when you're out and the cabin's relatively empty, who do you notice?

I was on the train one day when this really pretty girl walked in. Her skin was a healthy orange and her dark hair was complemented with soft curls. Her almond eyes were made up with eyeliner and lush lashes, almost pin up. She had a nose as cute as a button and boasted small, pouty lips. Her clothes were casual chic - a white tank top and pink shorts that accentuated her tush.

I might have just described an imaginary girl but no, that was how she looked. I noticed her because she's everything I'm not. I admired how confidently she carried herself as she strolled into the cabin and sat next to me.

That's the problem - she sat next to me. How am I supposed to continue ogling when a babe positions herself at a un-oglable angle?!

This would have been the situation if she had set within my line of vision:



But nooooo, it went down like this:




Mehhh.

Anyway, do you know what I really miss seeing in trains? A person reading an actual book. E-books do not count. Eye candy is doubly sweet when a guy has something thick in his hands – more specifically, a novel.

He's not watching a movie, he's not stuck on unlocking achievements and neither is he bent on moving on to the next level. Dude's a cracking bookworm and that's something refreshing.


So yeah, these are the two kinds of people I notice on my train rides – the unconventionally attractive girls and cute boys with books. What about you?

My 1st Abstrim Men Experience.

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One of my most read post on this blog is actually about boyzilian waxing and since I've already "show" the world my ding ding dong and it's status, there should be no shame in doing a review for Abstrim isn't it?

Bump into my idol Chen Han Wei
I was wrong. In fact I am very wrong that it is going to be easy. It's interesting how the experience of me walking into a "slimming facility" gave me more shame inside myself as compared to going to a waxing parlour.

Fear

"Are people going to judge me that I'm a gay?"
"Are people going to laugh at me that a fat boy trying too hard to be skinny?"
"Are people going to say that I am lazy cause I could have just run it off the organic way?"
"So gullible this man. This kinda thing where will work.." 
"Will they make me strip naked and will they laugh at me for being so fat and out of shape?"

I think all these fears really applies only to man at a beauty parlour cause ladies and things like these are like a match made in heaven.

Don't be silly...

Frankly, nobody cares and in fact nobody even put their eyes on me but I was still feeling rather uneasy until the very nice people at Abstrim greeted me at the front desk and shortly i was brought into this waiting area for my consultant.

Abstrim Men at Orchard Central
So the 1st instruction I got was for me to take off my.... 

Shoes and stand onto this machine. This machine is the machine that served me reality on a nice sliver platter. 


This machine tracks your weight, your fats level, water level, muscles level, metabolism rate and also if you have any overdue credit card bill. You know i'm kidding right? LOL. Anyway yes, before anything goes, there's a nice session of them explaining to us what is this about, what is the technology and why we are we doing this. (Because I am fat. LOL). 

And interesting fact is that even very fit body trainers come for this fat freezing service cause lower abs fats are very hard to lose. So no shame for fat boy Smith right? LOL. 

Freezing the fats!
And here is my report. 




So it's really cool I find. It's not like something you pay money go in and not knowing what is happening. Abstrim actually educate you about what is this all about as well. This is not blogger special okay? It's the same process for everyone.

And after that they bring me into this nice and cosy room and this time round I had to strip and change into a boxer. I would love to take some pics but i shyyyyyyyy. And also the room is too dark. So I found a Youtube video off the internet which is pretty similiar.

*Disclaimer: This Youtube is not provided by Abstrim. This video is not a direct representation of the service at Abstrim Men.



So how I feel? 

It's not painful, it's not ticklish, in fact you don't feel anything. I lay down and I kinda fall asleep for awhile. It's actually quite a relax session. The pain might come after in a day or two but it's not very very pain. It's just like a little bit of "orh ceh" (blue black) kinda sensation.

It's about a change of lifestyle

To be very honest, Abstrim Men is not magic. It will not show result within the day or immediately. It helps to freeze the fats internally and slow it down but end of the day you have to watch your diet as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It will help to make things easier but it is no miracle. So some choose to say things like how they select Romeo who is already skinny to begin with is a "scam" or simply just advertising. True but not entirely true. Maybe Romeo was skinny and lean but can't get the abs out and that is the result of Abstrim Men?  Did I become like or Romeo overnight?




So here is my review and I hope it gives you some insights. Do also follow them on Facebook and if you are interested in the service, please check it out. There is nothing to be scared about! And apparently now is the best time to go because they are having special promotions!

(a) Promotion for Bioskin: 1X Skin Rebirth + Cryo Splash @ $98 (Incl GST $104.86)
(b) Promotion for AbsTrim: RoboTrim 3-in-1 + Trim& Tone + 5 Days System Diet Pack @ $128 (Incl GST $136.96)
**No promotion running for LipoFreeze treatment.

Top 5 Players in the NBA

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Who is the best of our time?
To make it into the NBA draft is to set yourself apart as a truly exceptional basketball player, the pride of your home-town, your state and your family. To be counted as one of the very best players in the NBA is to stand as one of the very greatest basketball players on the face of the Earth. The five men who have made this list are true giants of the game, with talent, skill and athleticism that set them apart from the highly competitive field in one of the world’s most popular sports. Without further ado, here are our top five players currently competing in the NBA:

5. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs

Superstar point guard Tony Parker has it all, with a potent mix of red hot talent and ever increasing experience. He helped the Spurs to three NBA titles in 2003, 2005 and 2007, and continues to utilise his pace and impressive field goal percentage to the significant benefit of his team.

4. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is a three time All Star with a level of athleticism that continually confounds fans, team-mates, commentators and opponents alike. No one in the NBA attacks the basket as doggedly as Westbrook, and it shows - over his first five seasons he contributed an average of 19.9 points per game.

3. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Six-times All-Star and two-times Olympic Gold medallist Chris Paul is a giant force in world basketball. Having achieved the honour of being NBA steals leader on five separate occasions, this player can completely change the flow of a game like no other. Perhaps the most likely player in The NBA to mess up your dafabet sports predictions with one clever sweep of his arm.

2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

Rangy Oklahoma forward Kevin Durant represents the perfect combination of physical stats and incredible skill. A four time All Star and three time NBA scoring champion, they don’t come very much better than Durant...

1. LeBron James, Miami Heat

One player who just might have the beating of Durant is The King of the NBA LeBron James. A worldwide sporting superstar, James has spear-headed the past two championship triumphs of the Miami Heat. At the moment, this player is quite simply the leader of the pack.


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[Guest Post] SOYATO: A healthier choice for ice cream lover!

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So months ago I was looking for a new minion aka The intern and I was lucky enough to find one who is very hardworking and eager to learn. I believe that as much I am lucky to have her, she is very lucky to have me cause working with me is more than educational and fun. It's simply awesomeness at it's best - #TrueStory. 

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So the Emily is very helpful and she also get to benefit the once in awhile surprise packages that comes through the door for Smithankyou.com. So you know the say "there is no free ice-cream in this world" so Emily had to do this post for me after eating my ice-creams. (and also because I hate writing about food. All i care is eating them. It gets too boring and I have this code of writing only interesting things.) LOL.


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Hello! Before I start writing the “task” that Smith gave me, let me introduce myself! I’m Emily, which some of you might have seen Smith tweet, yes, I’m the #TheIntern. I do blog too! You can check out my blog at http://emilyohlm.blogspot.com and I tweet at @emilyolm. J

Alright, so in one fine afternoon, SOYATO ice cream is delivered to our office for Smith!



So what’s the difference between SOYATO and other ice cream in the market?



So we get to try two flavor! The Wickedly Chocolate and Mint Chip!

Smith Note: This is THE Intern.
Emily: “I love the Wickedly Chocolate best ‘cause I am Chocolate person. Hehehe. The ice cream doesn’t have taste of Soya though! “

Smith note: Here, eye candy for you all.

Xinyi: “When can we get the next delivery?”

Smith Note: This is the French man and he is doing his part for Movember.
Charles: “Frankly, I wouldn't have picked it up from the store cause it's Soy but it's really good!”

Smith Note: My favourite Minah in da house. @Waddafad
Fadilah: “Love the mint!”

Here’s more benefit of having SOYATO!


Good news for those who are vegans, vegetarian and lactose intolerant! SOYATO uses Soy milk as base and it does not contain any dairy products!

For now as opening special, SOYATO are selling at $9.95 per pint at various NTUC Supermarket. So what are you waiting for?



SOYATO’s Facebook: : https://www.facebook.com/soyato


Signing off,
#TheIntern.

I was on Tao Bao, but not for sale.

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For those who haven't heard about it. Tao Bao is now "in" Singapore. They now have a SEA version. The major difference is that they have direct shipping to SG! Of course it's not direct by Tao Bao but it's tied down as a 3rd party provider on the page itself like a selected partner. So convenient!


Anyway, before you give me the "aiya, so many Chinese charters.. I cannot read lah.", there IS translation lah dey!


Happy now? 


Before I get too excited about my purchase and all on Tao Bao, I would like to share with you that I was on Tao Bao. Not under the article of "20 Weird Things You Could Buy on Tao Bao" though.

Good News! I was actually featured on their Facebook page!


Bad news was I was there for less than 8hrs. Apparently my item got "cracked" too quickly. Basically the reason why I was there was because of this challenge they are having call the #TaoBaoThrowdown. All you have to do is simply find the item that i wanted and if you are the 1st, you will get rewarded. And there are more weeks to come, so please go their FB and watch out for the other challenges!

In case you are really curious about this item, it's actually the "Shoe Wings" aka Shwings.


So that was my hours of fame on Taobao FB page. Anyway if you are a great fan of Taobao or someone who really wish to try it out, pelase do stay tuned to this space as I will be having another blog post for Taobao and this time you will get to participate and win some Taobao credits!

And if you can't wait, please check out their Facebook page and try your luck with Clara('s question).



Mr.Smith, Was on Taobao and Sold.




                    

Technology and the Social Media Revolution

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“Geocities me!” It’s not a phrase that rolls easily off the tongue, like “Tweet me!” is it? Maybe that’s why (a) nobody in the history of the universe has ever said it, and (b) why Geocities doesn’t exist anymore (except in Japan, for some reason). And yet Geocities was the great-grand-daddy of all the social media we use today, launching way back in the Stone Age of the internet, 1994.

The Technology of Social Media

The social media revolution has been enabled by two main developments – the spread of wi-fi, and the development of portable devices. The first internet-enabled phones weren’t a lot of fun to use, with nasty monochrome screens and slow connections – and we’re not really talking about that long ago.

Look where we are now though – smartphones and tablets with amazing HD screens, super-fast connections, and every kind of social media you could want; from tweets to pics and entire life histories, available 24/7, on something that fits in your pocket. But don’t forget, in 10 years time it’ll all seem clunky and boring, as we’ll all have 3D IMAX implants in our eyeballs.


Twitter

People either love Twitter or hate it. It usually takes a while for people to start following you at first, and many new Tweeters give up in frustration. But stick with it, start following interesting people, and you may eventually find it pretty rewarding. You’ll soon learn to avoid the people who are using the site for marketing purposes. It’s even been involved in real social change in some countries.


Facebook

Facebook is probably the king of social media right now, having kicked MySpace off its perch a while ago. By September last year there were more than a billion active Facebook users worldwide. So what keeps the site expanding? There’s the social aspect of course; simply keeping in contact with friends and family. But that social theme is continued in other ways as well, like gaming. Games are massively popular on Facebook and other sites, and people looking for farming simulators, puzzles, casino games like poker and blackjack or even baccarat rebates from various sites can find the stuff they need easily and quickly.


Photo Sharing

Instagram is the leader in photo sites for now, and its free image filters and sharing abilities allow users to link up nicely with Twitter and Facebook. Pinterest launched around the same time, and exploits a slightly different niche, offering a virtual pin-board for users to display images and other themed content.
As the technology gets better and faster, social media is bound to keep growing. Just be careful what you post – the internet is full of examples of things people have shared and then wished they hadn’t!


(Images courtesy of cultofmac.com, theguardian.com, wallnest.com)

Sing It To Me Baby

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Music accompanies me everyday. It fills the void in my quiet home with fetching voices, layered notes and dreamy lullabies. The empty corner in my brain is now occupied with sounds and the voices can’t get to me anymore. 

YAY!

But when I’m trying to write, I switch to instrumentals (I just switched from Bastille to The Ventures) otherwise there’d be a collision of words and I’d be mentally hitting a texty, brick wall, repeatedly. And ever since Spotify came into my life, the world has been a better, happier place to live in! 

I love it so much I even draw what I hear.



FUUUUUUN!

I also enjoy covers a lot. It’s interesting to see how one song can be interpreted in so many ways by various amazing talents. So for Thursday’s tunes, I’m sharing some of my favourite covers with you guys!

Daniela Andrade sings Death Cab For Cutie’s I Will Follow You Into The Dark. She’s so adorable and her voice is super sweet! I get diabetic just by listening to her.


 Kina Grannis passionately covers Passenger’s Let Her Go


Arden Cho goes back to her roots with a melodic cover of Beautiful Night by BEAST.


I, somehow, derailed and came across this dude“covering” Ylvis’ The Fox. In Cantonese. Besides thinking CHEE SIN!, I’m not quite sure how to react though I might have enjoyed it slightly (oh the ironic annoyance!). What say you?




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