Oh dear, I do not know why, but when the results were announced, I went "YES!" so loudly.
Though Casey Abrams was saved by the Judges few weeks back when he was 'supposed to leave' then, its still obvious that his style of performance is inferior to the rest, especially when James Durbin put up such a memorable beginning to the song 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow' on Thursday night.
I love the Acappella part only; reminded me of Adam Lambert. But the moment he started his 'rocking' thing, I was disappointed.
So for 'overall' performance, I think the best was Scotty McCreery, singing 'You've Got A Friend'. Sad to say, America did not like it and Scotty McCreery ended up bottom two. So close to leaving the competition.
The proposal was done weeks ago and since then, preparation was long underway but because nothing was confirmed, so I had to keep my big mouth shut!
Not being able to announce this AWESOME NEWS to the WORLD weeks ago, was like having a piece of most heavenly New York Cheesecake in my mouth and not be able to swallow it! *laugh*
Minutes ago, FINALLY the wedding dinner venue is booked! So now I can shout to the world,
"My Sis Is Getting Married This Year,
6th December!"
Oooops! I did it again! *laugh*
My only Sis, only Sibling and only person I grew up sharing the same bedroom for two decades, is on her way to a life of blissful marriage!
I am soooooooooooooooo happy for her!
Congrats Sis! *Super Duper Hugs*
So is her marriage truly confirmed? Let's do it the Singaporean way, YES! CONFIRM, DOUBLE CONFIRM, plus CHOP and DOUBLE CHOP CHOPPED!
*Huge Laugh*
I received this message from one of my Facebook friend. Many are aware of this and others have changed this setting more than a year ago. But, there are still plenty out there who are oblivious to this, I was one of them, are you?
Have you noticed that you are only seeing updates in your newsfeed from th...e same people lately? Have you also noticed that when you post things like status messages, photos and links, the same circle of people are commenting and everyone else seems to be ignoring you?
Don't worry, everyone still loves you and nobody has intentionally blocked you. The problem is that a large chunk of your friend/fan list can't see anything you post and here's why:
The "New Facebook" has a newsfeed setting that by default is automatically set to show ONLY posts from people who you've recently interacted with or interacted the most with(which would be limited to the couple of weeks just before people started switching to the new profile). So in other words, for both business and personal pages, unless your friends/fans commented on one of your posts within those few weeks or vice versa - you are now invisible to them and they are invisible to you!!
HERE'S THE FIX: On the homepage click the "Most Recent" title on the right of the Newsfeed, then click on the drop down arrow beside it and select "Edit Options", click on "Show Posts From" and change the setting to "All Of Your Friends and Pages" (you can also access the "Edit Options" link at the very bottom of the facebook homepage on the right) Note: Business pages do not have a newsfeed however page owners should adjust the settings on their personal accounts.
So now you can view all of your friends and fans again.
However, YOU ARE STILL INVISIBLE to a large portion of your list.
If you want the large portion of your friends to SEE you, then you must get the word out to ALL your friends and fans by telling them to adjust their settings.
This song kept ringing in my head after hearing it for the first time on America Idol, can't help myself but to share it here...
Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?
E.T. - Katy Perry
You're so hypnotising
could u be the devil, could you be an angel
your touch magnetizing
feels like going floating, leave my body glowing
They say be afraid
you're not like the others, futuristic lovers
different DNA, they dont understand u
You're from a whole other/another world
a different dimention
you open my eyes
and im ready to go, lead me into the light
Kiss me, k-k-kiss me
infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
take me, t-t-take me
wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
boy, you're an alien, your touch so far away
its supernatural, extraterrestrial
You're so super sonic
wanna feel your powers, stumb me with your lasers
your kiss is cosmic, every move is magic
You're from a whole other/another world
a different dimension
you open my eyes
and im ready to go, lead me into the light
Kiss me, k-k-kiss me
infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
take me, t-t-take me
wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
boy, you're an alien, your touch so far away
its supernatural, extraterrestrial
Kiss me, k-k-kiss me
infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
take me, t-t-take me
wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
boy, you're an alien, your touch so far away
its supernatural, extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so far away
its supernatural, extraterrestrial
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I must say I was happy with the result last night.
Yes, his cute face definitely caught my eye when I first saw him at the audition, but after so many rounds, I find him very cheesy when he sings. In fact, he is the ONLY contestant in this season that has the capability of making me lift my butt off the sofa when he's singing.
I'm sorry Stefano, still a cute guy to look at for sure! *smile*
Battle of the six remained in American Idol next week:
The beard guy - Casey Abrams
The growl queen - Haley Reinhart
The soulful man - Jacob Lusk
The heavy metal fanatic - James Durbin
The sweetie pie - Lauren Alaina
and
The low-pitch vocalist - Scotty McCreery
Ok, so here's the Step by Step to a life of killing your insomia, slimming down that waistline, hips and thighs AND a BETTER BOWEL SYSTEM.
Do the following steps BEFORE GOING TO BED for a good night rest.
Step 1: Lie flat on your back
Step 2: Place your legs slightly apart
Step 3: For warm up, do the fingers and toes squeeze exercise as shown in the video. Do it for 30 times. (If you realise there is a significant difference in difficulty in doing the exercise between your left and your right toes, then bring your legs closer to each other and the difference between the two sides will decrease.)
Step 4: Place your legs apart with your toes pointing outwards. (To know how far apart your legs should be, use your shoulders as a guide. The outward-pointing-toes should be the width of your shoulders.)
Step 5: Bend your toes and ankles towards yourself.
Step 6: Maintaining that position, keeping your legs straightened, taking a deep breath as you lift up your legs to 30cm above ground and HOLD them there. (Note:Lift your legs and take that deep breath AT THE SAME TIME)
Step 7: Let your legs stay in the air for 10 counts while holding your breath.
Step 8: Drop your legs. (my favourite part *giggle*)
Step 9: Slowly breath out.
Step 10: Stay in that relax position for 2mins. Breathing normally.
and Good Night. *yawn*
Do the following steps BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR BED in the morning to prevent constipation:
Step 1: Place your legs slightly apart.
Step 2: Bring your toes in towards each other with your big toes pressing against one another side by side. As shown in the video.
Step 3: Maintaining the same position, take a very deep breath.
Step 4: (here's the most challenging part, to me) While releasing your breath, lift up your legs to 30cm above the ground. (Note: Lift your legs and release that deep breath AT THE SAME TIME)
Step 5: Let your legs stay in the air for 10 counts.
Step 6: Drop your legs. (Yeah!)
Step 7: Stay in that relax position for 2mins. Breathing normally.
Step 8: Keeping your arms straight, put your hands above your head. As shown in the video.
Step 9: Maintaining that position, roll your body over till you are facing down and lying on your tummy.
Step 10: With your knee 'stuck' to the ground and your head down, slowly use your hands to push your body backwards, towards your legs till you reach a position whereby your arms and back is straightened. Hold it there for one second.
Step 11: Still maintaining your head down, slowly slide your hands back till your elbow is bent 90degrees.
Step 12: In that position, push your body further backwards till your bum sits on your legs.
Step 13: Slowly slide your hands back till your elbow is bent. Push your body upwards.
Step 14: Put your hands on your laps to further push your body fully up with your back 90degrees to the ground. Like a Japanese style sitting position.
Step 15: Lift up one leg with your knee bent, then use that leg to push your whole body up to a standing position.
and you are ready to start your day! *Grin*
Do all the above mentioned 25 steps, Before going to bed and Before getting out of bed to see slimming down effect.
As promised in my previous post 'How To Slim Down While Lying Down?', here's the video which teaches how to solve your insomnia and helps your to slim down your thigh, hips and waist, while lying on your back all at the same time!
I am still trying it out and measuring the result of it. But as compared to my previous post on 'How To Slim Down While Lying Down?', I think this is much more difficult and complicated...
Many years ago, my sis showed me a Japanese video which showed how to slim down your thighs and waist while lying down.
It worked for me.
But when I try to find that video again, I could not and my sis cannot remember either.
It was a pity.
Whenever I know of something good and works and yet I could not share with others, I feel lousy inside.
Hhhmmm.... That's me.
Anyway it worked something like that:
Whenever I lie down with my boys to accompany them to bed. I would put my legs side by side, straightened, with the big toes really close to each other. In the video, it was suggested that a rubber band should be used to tie the two big toes together.
Soon, you will feel the strain on your calf and your thigh.
Maybe a minute later or so, you will feel your lower tummy muscle contracting.
Throughout the 10mins exercise, your breathing should be normal, even though there will be some moments you really wish to hold your breath because your muscles are feeling the strain.
Just 10mins every night, 1 week later, I saw smaller thighs and smaller waist. Well, it worked for me, not sure if the magic will work for you. I love it because its killing three birds with one stone. I get to be with my kids before they enter dreamland, I could rest my aching back after a long day and I can slim down! *muack*
BUT RECENTLY I FOUND ANOTHER VIDEO, which also teaches you how to slim down while lying down AND at the same time kill your insomia.... (to be continued)
This is definitely not in my favourite MJ song list, then again, remembering that tonight at 7.15pm, I will be able to watch his last performance on stage for 'This Is It' concert, I must honour him with this song...
Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?
This Is It - Michael Jackson
This is it, here I stand
I’m the light of the world, I feel grand
Got this love I can feel
And I know yes for sure it is real
And it feels as though I’ve seen your face a thousand times
And you said you really know me too yourself
And I know that you have got addicted with your eyes
But you say you gonna live it for yourself.
Oh! I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand
This is it, I can say,
I’m the light of the world, run away
We can feel, this is real
Every time I’m in love that I feel
And I feel as though I’ve known you since thousand years
And you tell me that you’ve seen my face before.
And you said to me you don’t want me hanging round
Many times, wanna do it here before
Oh yeah! I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand
This is it, I can feel
I’m the light of the world, this is real
Feel my song, we can say
And I tell you I feel that way
And I feel as though I’ve known you for a thousand years
And you said you want some of this yourself
And you said won’t you go with me, on a while
And I know that it’s really cool myself
Oh yeah! I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand
I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand
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I love MJ since young. Since I knew his songs, I loved him.
And tomorrow night, 17th April 2011, nothing is going get me off my sofa between 7.15pm to 9.30pm.
Singapore MediaCorp Channel 5 will be showing Movie Event Of The Year: Michael Jackson's This Is It.
And because we have met this week with my in-laws yesterday already, so Sunday we will not be going over again. Whoo-Hoo! My eyes will be glued on the TV with no or little disturbance, since my whole family are MJ fans.... *smile*
Starting from tomorrow onwards and for the next 10 days, 15th to 24th April 2011, you can print or flash this coupon on your mobile phone at any McDonald's restaurants to enjoy the McDonalds Buy-1-Get-1-Free à la carte Filet-O-Fish offer!
You can have it there in the restaurant or buy it home to enjoy!
*wink*
Are you browsing Facebook securely? Today I saw a number of my internet guru friends posting about Facebook Browsing security:
"ATTENTION! While on FB, look at your URL address (the very top box on your screen.) If u see "http:" instead of "https:" then u DO NOT have a secure session & can be HACKED. Go to Account - Account Settings - Account Security - click Change. Check box (secure browsing), click Save. FB has automatically set it on the non-secure setting! Do your friends a huge favour, copy & Re-post."
I have changed mine, have you changed the way you browse your Facebook account?
Many things have happened to me and my friends over the last one year.
Its an experience that showed me (again) the faces of life and what life can offer.
People being motivated by all sorts of mixed values.
Some cannot even see clearly the state they are in.
It saddens my heart (again) that human can be so vulnerable to the lust that this world has, in the expense of others.
In this tsunami, the current was strong and the damage was huge.
Even the best swimmer could not get near shore.
Some have drown, others are still struggling with the facts and few took action and continued to swim towards land.
I no longer ask 'Why', rather I just want to get on with my life.
Then came along angels who threw in the life buoy.
The funny thing is, there are those who still refused to be assisted.
This help, though little, would still help them to get to the beach, but they choose to wait for the boat to come.
One of my friend, G.K.B., shared with me a very wise phrase
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
which means ~ It's better to have a small real advantage than the possibility of a greater one.
To me,
being 'Real' is definitely better for those who need security, than going for 'Possibility' of realizing a dream....
In this human disaster, many have chose to point a finger at others. The unfortunate thing is, victims were actually being accused of being accomplice to the mastermind, being in cahoot with the con-artist.
Mind you! They are victims too!
Yes, you are angry, you are upset, you are frustrated and want to vent your anger.
But can you go for a real punching bag instead of a human to take your punching-words?
Its already a misfortune to everyone who was involved, must you add more pain to more people?
Does it REALLY make you feel better to see others hurting more than you?
Wouldn't it be better that you turn this Energy of yours to take action to seek REAL solutions to ease your pain?
*sigh*
I or we can NEVER control how others think and feel... what to do? *double sigh*
Just take the pain, treat it as an experience, which (hopefully) would turn me into a wiser person and move on with my life.....
Tuesday is IKEA day for us ever since we knew that my boys' favourite IKEA meatballs were sold at a discounted price every Tuesday till 31st July 2011.
10 IKEA meatballs with its creamy sauce, potato and jam, which used to cost $6.50, is at $4 now on Tuesdays only.
For two consecutive weeks, we had been there on Tuesday. The kids had great time eating and playing in Smaland, which I call 'my 1hour babysitter'. While I leave the kids there, Allan and I can have a 60mins couple time chatting while sitting on IKEA's nice sofa. *smile* Thereafter, its back to school for my elder's child Taekwondo lessons. Timing is simply perfect! *muack*
Our food choices two weeks ago...
Hubby's Choice ~ Nasi Goreng (Dish of the day)
My favourite Baked Salmon
Kids 'without fail' Meatballs and Chicken Wings
Being IKEA Friends member, two other meals are always at a discount. *smile*
Tomorrow we will be there again, because of a special online IKEA survey, I will be getting free chicken wings tomorrow! Yeah!
*clap clap clap*
Its Yummy time again!
Sending special thanks to my lobang queen sis for this. *hugs*
For the next three days, starting tomorrow, Swensens is having a 1 for 1 promotion for their Breaded Barrumundi.
Had never tried their Breaded Barrumundi before, I am always eating their piping hot baked rice. Think this would be a good opportunity to try something else on the menu for late lunch or dinner.
Take note of the time, its only valid from 2.30pm to 10.15pm, on 11th, 12th and 13th April.
So unlike the McDonalds offer last month, flashing the image on your phone will not get you this offer.
Therefore turn on your printer and paper, print this coupon out, don't be lazy ok? *wink* Remember, if you are bringing friends along, everyone need a coupon each.
I am totally exhausted from the running here and there today because of 'Qing Ming'. With the scorching sun above my head all the time and the extreme smokey environment and walking around with a sweaty body ALL THE TIME, it does worn out any lively soul. In memory of all those who have passed on, here's sharing THEmost popular song during a funeral procession....
Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?
Wang Shi Zhi Neng Hui Wei
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No doubt she has the best vocals in American Idol Season 10.
No doubt she gives goose bumps to her listeners whenever she sings ballads.
But I think America did not give her enough votes to let her stay is because of her lack of showmanship.
I saw lots of angry comments all over the internet about how wrong it was for her to leave the competition at this stage. Then again, I believe with her talent and amazing voice, producers will start signing her up even though she lost the chance of getting crowned American Idol season 10.
In celebration of her great singing, here's some of my favourite performances from her and "All By Myself" (to me) was her best of best.
Today is not as exciting as I wish it could be.
James Durbin suddenly gone slow. I must say, I didn't quite like it. I can't help but compare him with Adam Lambert. The latter can really go on an up tempo and real slow like his 'Mad World' performance. So for James, it was a little disappointing for me.
Another one who made me feel really awkward watching was Pia Toscano with her Tina Turner song. Hey! Tina is such an amazing performer, especially when she sang that song 'River Deep Mountain High'. She was rocking the entire place. But Pia HARDLY MOVED HER HIPS!!!
Its so good to listen to her voice when she sang it, but to watch her perform, hhhmmmm... I gave her two thumbs down. I wonder if she is going to go home tomorrow.
So if I really want to squeeze out my favourite performance?
I'll go for Paul McDonald, even though I think it was a wrong song choice....
I love to drink tea, but I have never expected a simple Lipton ice tea with milk could get me into this state.
This is the second time it has happened to me. The first time was last year and somehow I choose not to put the blame on that thirst quenching liquid, instead, I pointed my finger at 'stress'.
But after what happened last night, my mind changed....
I have drank all sorts of tea in the evening before, even late at night. The caffeine in the tea did not have any effect on me, the sleeping queen.
But I do not understand why a simple Lipton ice tea with milk in the evening can cause me to have sleepless night.
Yes, this is the second time the brownish liquid had cast the stay-awake-all-night curse on me.
It was 8pm+. I had a cup of simple Lipton ice tea with milk after my dinner.
And that was the beginning of my day! Yes, you are right. I was so awake. My body was beaten from the torture of a hectic Tuesday, which is the busiest day of the week for me; yet my mind was so awake I believe I can crack the nuttiest puzzle!
Went to bed at 1am+.
Forced myself to close my eyes.
Tried to hypnotize myself by visualizing jumping sheep.
3.35am I felt like I had just taken a 12hour nap.
I am doomed!
I was contemplating if I should get up and do something that will tire myself out.
But my eyes were so stressed out and I could feel the veins exploding.
I dropped the idea.
To prevent my light-sleeper partner from waking from my tossing and turning every other few minutes.
I went out with my baby-bolster and slept on my couch.
I saw the change from a dark living room to a brightly lit house.
Man!
I am still so awake!
But my body knocked out long before dawn!
I believe I did doze off for 5-10mins every now and then, but was woken real soon by my active mind again.
Thank goodness my hubby is free today to do all the fetching to and fro from schools.
So when did I REALLY knock out? 2pm+
A short 3 hour nap.
Woke up at 5pm.
Was it enough?
Of cos NOT for the sleeping queen!
In the end, I woke up with a terrible headache, an extremely sensitive nose that kept going Ahhhh-choooo and a really edgy attitude.
In short, I am a Hedgehog now!
*Scream*
This will be the LAST time I drink tea, no, not any tea, but Lipton ice tea with milk after sunset! Period!
A song that never fails to set the mood right when its so late in the night...
Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?
Giving You The Best I've Got - Anita Baker
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Last week because the judges used the wild card to save Casey Abrams, this week, two contestants will go home. Well, Casey gained the liking of the audience and was safe from being in the bottom 3.
So who?
I was shocked to see one of my favourite, Paul McDonald in the bottom 3 this week. *pout* But what a big relief when he was sent back to the coauch! *phew*
Goodbye was hence said to Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo.
Well, I can't say that they deserve to go, but that the rest should stay in the competition...
So good luck girls!
And my favourite performance of the night on this week's American Idol Season 10 has to be from the Fiery James Durbin:
