My hand bouquet

As usual, I won't start to panic until the very last minute. That is when my level of efficiency goes up by multiples and the stress level too. That is also when I will start to want to have my own ways, which I will say, I always manage to, somehow by hook or by crook. Too bad, that is the life of a procastinator...

Is only less than a month left and I have not chosen what I want to wear or even my hand bouquet. Thankfully, his sister has kindly agreed to help me with the hand bouquet and now my task is to think of what flowers I want. Of course, I should try to think of something simple so that it won't eat up too much of his sister's time. I should be kind and grateful to someone who is kind to me, right?

I am trying hard to steer away from the conventional...... i.e. the roses, Calla lilies and tulips. But I won't be surprised if I ended up with blue roses with hydrangeas or blue tulips...since blue has always been my favourite colour......hahaha

I chanced upon hydrangeas and realised that they are actually very beautiful flowers, found mainly in Eastern Asia, notably China, Korea and Japan. There are basically 2 types - the mophead and the lacecap. I like it because of its cute large round flowerheads, because of its simple and elegance.

The Mophead Hydrangeas

Nikko Blue

Amethyst

Ravel

The Lacecap Hydrangeas

Beaute Vendomoise

Geoffrey Chadbund

As a hand bouquet, hydrangeas may not stand out on its own. But because of its versatility, it complements a lot of flower arrangements, whether simple or complex and will in fact add to the elegance to any flowers. This is the uniqueness of hydrangeas. Check out how the unique hydrangeas bring out the elegance and beauty of the roses. Gorgeous, right?

Antique Blue Hydrangea Cream Rose

(White roses as in pure, virtue, sincerity and spiritual love. It glorifies a love that is unaware of the temptations of the flesh and resides only in the soul. It is the "flower of light", symbolises everlasting love.)

Antique Purple Hydrangea Rose

After all the searches, I decided that I want to have white roses with blue/purple hydrangeas. White roses as in everlasting and spiritual love, pure and virtue complement by the versatile, simple yet elegant hydrangeas. I feel that hydrangeas symbolises me. As the name Sharon suggests - simple is elegant. It doesn't have to be the main cast, its ultimate role is to fill up any loopholes and add wholesome to the thing. This is the role of hydrangeas and that is me.

I really enjoyed tonight, finally a chance after a long long time to have a singing marathon, one for me to sing to all my heart's contend.

Sing and sing and sing, that's all I need.

The songs brought back a lot of memories and most importantly, I love to sing and I can sing!

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Fyi though, beside food, singing and dancing is another of my passion =P

What happens when Mother Earth gets too crowded?

we will start to explore living in other planets. This is what the scientists are doing now, exploring other living planets so that in time to come, part of our population can move there.

Life inside an spaceship - a different perspective NOW

since young, we have been instilled with the idea that life in spaceship is exciting and fun...being in powersuit and ability to float around,

but the movie doesn't seem to depict the above.

The frustration of being caught in a system wide power failures inside the spaceship, poor lighting system.

The eerie of being surrounded by rampaging mutants/cannibalistic monsters.

The feeling of groping in darkness and unaware of what is/are hidding inside the darkness; uncertain of what/when/how something may suddenly pound on you and grip when you are totally unexpected.

What do you do when you wake up one day with no memory, trapped in a deep-space for long periods of time and are in an isolated environment?

claustrophobia...... loneliness...... survival...... psychosis...... paranonia...... distrust...... helplessness......

A dark and realistic movie about life in a spaceshuttle, about transporting manforms to another living planet to prevent overpopulation on Earth, to resolve the issue of lack of resources and to introduce a war-free environment......

Food makes me happy

One day, someone made a comment which makes me filled with awe...

"Sharon, you are the happiest when you are surrounded by food." I pondered for a while and started to realise how true that statement was. No matter how angry, how sad or how depressed I am, when someone gives me food, I will start to forget everything and smile again.

Good or bad, I don't know. But another person also mentioned that perhaps I should go into the food industry since I am a foodie where I can be in touch with food all the time.

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The French Stall

Finally have a chance to try out the French food at The French Stall.

It was an impromptu decision. Our initial intention was to catch a last min French film in conjunction with the Singapore French Film Festival, but could not get seats. Thus, we ended up at the humble French cuisine outlet, one that I have long heard about but have not had a chance because I have no transport.

It is a little, brick red and white shophouse that sells really authentic French cuisine alongside Serangoon Road, about 5 mins walk from the Farrer MRT station, managed by French Chef Xavier Le Henaff and his Singaporean wife.

It was a pleasant experience. Services was good, with majority of the staff being Filippino, not surprising. Food was good and simple, yet not exaggerating and affordable. Ambience was just right and down-to-earth, though non air-conditioned.

The deco is not fantastic as compared to other French restaurants neither is the hygenie of the toilets. However, it gives a feeling of being back to the French colonial times (thanks to the dimly-lit lampstands along the corridor and the old newspapers cuttings and pictures), enjoying a humble and homely meal after a day of hard work. The meal was especially enticing when you know that you are eating with your loved ones.

I especially love the deserts, which gave me a "woah" and heavenly feeling.

Giant profiteroles with Hot choco sauce (look at the size and the hot choco flowing down the cold vanilla ice-cream. Yummy!)

Choco Souffle (check out the thick hot choco flowing out. It was delicious. Yum Yum)

Time is running out but I am not moving...sucks

Is coming to the end of the week and I have not achieved anything.

Aimed to complete a chapter of my book by the end of this week, but now I still have another 70% more to go...

Gosh....how? Time is running out, but I am still stuck in gear 2....

Oh no....help!!!