Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 (ZS3)

Dearie gifted me this gorgeous camera after our lovely brunch at PS Cafe at Palais on the first day of the new year. I have been wanting this particular limited edition red model but was made to understand it is not available in Singapore. So, I actually shelf the desire to get one. Dearie actually secretly purchased a unit from overseas and had it shipped in. It's so sweet of him.

Sadly, just a day after the new year, Dearie's dad passed away from a sudden heart attack. It saddens me to see Dearie so sad.

Merry Christmas.

For Christmas, Dearie gifted me Sammi Cheng's latest album - Faith. I love the minimalist album cover and the tracks (particularly #3). I think Sammi looks absolutely gorgeous.

Happy Birthday!

We had a belated celebration for dearie's birthday with Jude yesterday. We first had a delicious dinner at Crystal Jade Kitchen, ice-cream at Swensons, followed by an enjoyable movie, Couples Retreat. Then, the pressie at Kallang's McCafe! I love the sparkle in his eyes when he unwrapped the gift. :)

Artists of the Century

I got this mag for dearie who told me about it on the first day of our vacay. I have to agree that the cover is really cool. :)

Vacay Collage

A collage of our little vacay. :)

The Time Traveler's Wife.

"It's hard being left behind. I wait for Henry, not knowing where he is, wondering if he's okay. It's hard to be the one who stays.

I keep myself busy. Time goes faster that way.

I go to sleep alone, and wake up alone. I take walks. I work until I'm tired. I watch the wind play with the trash that's been under the snow all winter. Everything seems simple until you think about it. Why is love intensified by absence?

Long ago, men went to sea, and women waited for them, standing on the edge of the water, scanning the horizon for the tiny ship. Now I wait for Henry. He vanishes unwillingly, without warning. I wait for him. Each moment that I wait feels like a year, an eternity. Each moment is as slow and transparent as glass. Through each moment I can see infinite moments lined up, waiting. Why has he gone where I cannot follow?"

I've gotten myself this novel at the airport. I've been wanting to buy this book. I had wanted to catch the motion picture but never did. The idea of a man who can time travel is interesting, just like Hiro in Heroes, except for Henry, he has no control.

Negative Ions

"Negative ions increase oxygen flow to the brain, improving alertness and mental energy; they combat the effects of stress by boosting the immune system and by reducing harmful effects of pollution. Experiments have shown that negative ions limit the production of serotonin in the body preventing depression and fatigue. Negative ions activate cells, purify the blood, stabilize the nervous system and improve our immunity."

On our vacay, Dearie and I discussed about negative ions and we decided to try out Kinohimitsu Health Pads (made in Japan) on our last night. I had mine applied on my shoulders while his on the soles of his feet. And the pads did turn brownish the next morning. We're toxic! Ha. We brought the remaining 2 boxes home. I had the remaining pads applied to the sole of my feet last night. And the pads were tainted brown when I woke up.

According to the FAQ on the website, black indicates heavy toxin deposit and weak body condition; brown for generally ok health condition, normal waste deposit while grey reflects excellent health condition, with little toxin in body. Mmm.