I've made the decision to stay at Mogu Kitchen for a year, after a brief chat with Clive. I know a lot of people are going to ask me, why? I'm determined to give it a shot since I'm still young. I can afford to take risks and Clive's willing to give me a good training ground to strengthen my foundations and accquire valuable skills which will give me an edge in the near future when I move on.
Lastly....the lametard quiz x1aoq1 tagged to my blog: er, I cannot cut and paste. So, I think I'm just gonna skip this one out. HaHaH~!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Overdue Photos
Sept 31st, The farewell ceremony and mini-graduation from At-Sunrice
Our final refreshments at-Sunrice (left to right); fruit cake, chocolate mousse cake, strawberry tart, lemongrass tea
The mischievous merlion, carved out of pumpkin and tapioca; courtesy of Chef Rapeepat
Danny and Koryn a.k.a piNk @ Pioneer Mall, McDonald's 
Sis with Patch the bunny (picture courtesy of Xiaoqi)
The chocolate caramel ice cream Xiaoqi and I shared at Benten, Jurong PointSunday, October 26, 2008
Photos From 12th October
Photography: Jacqualine and Lawrence
That's me feeling a liiiittle extra . . . if you know what I mean
Jacqualine on a.. rocking horse??
Left to right: Jacq's new boyfriend, Jacqualine, Mark and Michelle
Jacq and Michelle cam-whoring again, awwwhhhh how lovely..
Jacq and the Boyfriend
Mark and MichelleSomething to Blog About . . .
I went over to Koryn's place at Simei yesterday for KTV and mini party. I would say, it was awfully awkward. I owe my thanks to Koryn however because she gave me new experiences. Through Koryn, I've gotten to know auntie Christine and fellow chef Danny, boyfriend to Chevron, Koryn's future sister-in-law. The experience of being guest and also one evening only cook at Koryn's place; panic, nervous, challenging, embarrassing, awkwardness, panic panic. I got lectured by Koryn like a little kid and auntie Christine added on to the challenge. Koryn, in case you're reading this: I'm terribly sorry, my bad. I apologise for my horrid manners and attitude. I wouldn't blame you if you never invite me over ever again.
Anyway, I learnt valuable lessons from the cooking at Koryn's place. Firstly, never forget your role as a guest, dump your role as a chef because you're not at work. Secondly, fail once and your 'customers' will begin to doubt your culinary skills, so always be well prepared. Under any circumstances, never do your misc-en-place late. Always, and always, understand peoples' needs, listen attentively and note down their eating habits. Last but not least, eat humble pie. In any kitchen, at home, at a friend's house, etc; listen out, be observant even under informal setting and you will learn a thing or two. Finally, socialise, in any place and setting because you will never know where you'd find your next network. It could be your next customer, supplier, future colleague, etc.
And by being in different places with your friends, in another place out of your own comfort zone, I realised you actually see their various sides of their character, you learn how different people react to each other and how your friends react to your every move. From interacting with people, you'd understand yourself more and change to adapt to different situations.
Anyway, I learnt valuable lessons from the cooking at Koryn's place. Firstly, never forget your role as a guest, dump your role as a chef because you're not at work. Secondly, fail once and your 'customers' will begin to doubt your culinary skills, so always be well prepared. Under any circumstances, never do your misc-en-place late. Always, and always, understand peoples' needs, listen attentively and note down their eating habits. Last but not least, eat humble pie. In any kitchen, at home, at a friend's house, etc; listen out, be observant even under informal setting and you will learn a thing or two. Finally, socialise, in any place and setting because you will never know where you'd find your next network. It could be your next customer, supplier, future colleague, etc.
And by being in different places with your friends, in another place out of your own comfort zone, I realised you actually see their various sides of their character, you learn how different people react to each other and how your friends react to your every move. From interacting with people, you'd understand yourself more and change to adapt to different situations.
Something to Blog About
Finally recovered my lappie thanks to Xiaoqi, it like a month since I've blogged so, time for mass posting, starting from the first night I met Xiaoqi; now good friend and lesbian partner (just kidding), William and WeiYuan along with the sister.
I graduated the same week (add sighs of relieve), my very last dishes done were nasi lemak with steamed codfish and stir fried belachan kangkong, the most distasteful of all three items. Nevertheless, I'm glad I finally accomplished phase two of my life. Moving on(and living my life as though I'm making up for loss time accumulated over the years) my laptop crashes, had a graduation celebration with classmates at Melts The World Cafe at Marina Mandarin, met up with KJ, Mandy, Zell and friend for drinks at Boat Quay. That was the very last time I ever saw Mandy again. October 1st, the buffet dinner with Xiaoqi, William, Jacson, Johnsen and Koryn. October 5th, I met up again with the sister, Xiaoqi, Koryn and Daniel for window shopping. Koryn and I got dared by Xiaoqi and my sis (yes naughty you!) to kiss in public. Koryn proceeds to pounce on me and the rest is history. Ended up at Bugis Arcade the whole day, before hanging out with Koryn at night, and then the bike trip with her friends. We met up again with Xiaoqi and Jacson the same night. Ironically, Xiaoqi and I couldn't ride their bicycles so we had no choice but to push the bikes from Jalan Bahar to Jurong West. Chilled out at Pioneer Mall until Xiaoqi and Jacson headed home, then I rode out with Koryn and gang all over Jurong, got chased by dogs during the trip and got cut off from Koryn twice. Somethings to laugh about. My butt hurt the morning after and my legs were sore.
October 8th, the sister and Xiaoqi came over for lunch with the purpose of getting my lappie fixed. I made Nasi Lemak with Stir Fried Eggs, Caramelised Onions and Tom Yam Soup for them.
October 11th, I met up with the sister again along with Xiaoqi, Jacson and Daniel for supper. After Jacson and Daniel went home, the sister and Xiaoqi dropped by my place for the night. We played card games and amused ourselves like monkeys until we got tired and slept for an hour. I proceeded to Galilee Church again to see Shirlyn and folks after years of hiatus.
I started work that week at Mogu Kitchen, a Japanese fast food restaurant. First day at work was exciting. 2 days after, I went drinking alone at Boat Quay, feeling rather moody and all. Xiaoqi fell ill that night and I teased her, joking about pregnancy. She simply freaked out.
October 16th, I met up with Xiaoqi with the intention of watching a movie together at Vivo City, but we ended up at Tampines to see Koryn. We watched The Guardpost together that day, then Koryn invited us over to her boyfriend's place to spend the night. 4 days after, I went over Xiaoqi's apartment to check out her hamsters, then we had dinner together at Jurong Point before meeting up with Koryn for a movie, then we hung out at Jalan Bahar until the next morning. I ended up missing work that day. Upon waking up, I went down to Simei to see Koryn.
October 18th, spent the night with Koryn, Jacson and Xiaoqi. The trio proceeded to my place for the first time and we played poker before we retired to bed. Jacson and Koryn went home the next afternoon while Xiaoqi stayed over and we had a good chat until late night.
October 23rd: Work was tough, Koryn surprised me by dropping by after I knocked off, with the pretext of joining me, Xiaoqi and the sister overnight at my place. Ivory fell asleep and didn't turn up. Jacson invited himself over, the three of us slept pretty sound that night. The next day, Xiaoqi fixed my laptop. The trio spent the whole Friday over at my place until we finally went over to Koryn's the next Saturday morning.
I graduated the same week (add sighs of relieve), my very last dishes done were nasi lemak with steamed codfish and stir fried belachan kangkong, the most distasteful of all three items. Nevertheless, I'm glad I finally accomplished phase two of my life. Moving on(and living my life as though I'm making up for loss time accumulated over the years) my laptop crashes, had a graduation celebration with classmates at Melts The World Cafe at Marina Mandarin, met up with KJ, Mandy, Zell and friend for drinks at Boat Quay. That was the very last time I ever saw Mandy again. October 1st, the buffet dinner with Xiaoqi, William, Jacson, Johnsen and Koryn. October 5th, I met up again with the sister, Xiaoqi, Koryn and Daniel for window shopping. Koryn and I got dared by Xiaoqi and my sis (yes naughty you!) to kiss in public. Koryn proceeds to pounce on me and the rest is history. Ended up at Bugis Arcade the whole day, before hanging out with Koryn at night, and then the bike trip with her friends. We met up again with Xiaoqi and Jacson the same night. Ironically, Xiaoqi and I couldn't ride their bicycles so we had no choice but to push the bikes from Jalan Bahar to Jurong West. Chilled out at Pioneer Mall until Xiaoqi and Jacson headed home, then I rode out with Koryn and gang all over Jurong, got chased by dogs during the trip and got cut off from Koryn twice. Somethings to laugh about. My butt hurt the morning after and my legs were sore.
October 8th, the sister and Xiaoqi came over for lunch with the purpose of getting my lappie fixed. I made Nasi Lemak with Stir Fried Eggs, Caramelised Onions and Tom Yam Soup for them.
October 11th, I met up with the sister again along with Xiaoqi, Jacson and Daniel for supper. After Jacson and Daniel went home, the sister and Xiaoqi dropped by my place for the night. We played card games and amused ourselves like monkeys until we got tired and slept for an hour. I proceeded to Galilee Church again to see Shirlyn and folks after years of hiatus.
I started work that week at Mogu Kitchen, a Japanese fast food restaurant. First day at work was exciting. 2 days after, I went drinking alone at Boat Quay, feeling rather moody and all. Xiaoqi fell ill that night and I teased her, joking about pregnancy. She simply freaked out.
October 16th, I met up with Xiaoqi with the intention of watching a movie together at Vivo City, but we ended up at Tampines to see Koryn. We watched The Guardpost together that day, then Koryn invited us over to her boyfriend's place to spend the night. 4 days after, I went over Xiaoqi's apartment to check out her hamsters, then we had dinner together at Jurong Point before meeting up with Koryn for a movie, then we hung out at Jalan Bahar until the next morning. I ended up missing work that day. Upon waking up, I went down to Simei to see Koryn.
October 18th, spent the night with Koryn, Jacson and Xiaoqi. The trio proceeded to my place for the first time and we played poker before we retired to bed. Jacson and Koryn went home the next afternoon while Xiaoqi stayed over and we had a good chat until late night.
October 23rd: Work was tough, Koryn surprised me by dropping by after I knocked off, with the pretext of joining me, Xiaoqi and the sister overnight at my place. Ivory fell asleep and didn't turn up. Jacson invited himself over, the three of us slept pretty sound that night. The next day, Xiaoqi fixed my laptop. The trio spent the whole Friday over at my place until we finally went over to Koryn's the next Saturday morning.
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