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Bye bye 2011, hello 2012... Marking my one year in Germany!!

2012-01-01T22:14:00.003+08:00

Today marks my 1st full year in Germany. Looking back it has been a rather fruitful and interesting year for me. Getting to know all the great freinds in my German class and the different places in Germany that I have visited, Spring/Summer Fests, Canstatter Volksfest, playing DIY lady and also all the recipes that I have not had the chance to try out.. Here's a short picture sum up of my 2011...

Cola BBQ Sauce Pork Chop

2011-10-05T20:40:00.001+08:00

The picture of this dish got a little rave from my friends in FB. Happened to find this a few years ago over the internet and I picked up a lot of 'advice' from others. For those who are curious and wanna try, this is my final recipe.... Original Recipe Yield 8 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Mallorca 2011

2011-09-29T18:46:00.004+08:00

A change from the cold cold cold Germany... Hmm... We decided for some sun, sea & sand... and the nearest place would be Palma de Mallorca - Spain!! The flight was only 2 hrs which is like going from SIN to BKK.. can't be more convenient.. *winks* On the flight to Mallorca, I was greeted by this magnificent view of 'Mountains in the clouds'.. wow... it was really really beautiful.. Upon arrival,

Happy Curry Day!!

2011-08-22T17:42:00.003+08:00

I am no big fan of curry but I like it from time to time... The other day when I read a news report about this PRC family who complained that it stinks and is unbearable when their Indian neighbour cooks curry. Well, curry is an Indian food culture and it is only polite to respect and accept. Like they say, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do'... The solution that the relevant authorities gave to

Happy 46th Birthday Singapore!!

2011-08-03T00:02:00.002+08:00

It's National Day for Singapore in another few days. I saw this video the other day and I think it is soooo cute.. Just to share with all the other Singaporeans who are away from home... Another Home (The 'Other' National Day Video) NDP 2011 Theme Song - In A Heartbeat

Düsseldorf

2011-08-02T23:44:00.002+08:00

Over the last weekend, we made a short trip to Düsseldorf. As Mikka and myself has not been to this town before, we decided that it would be nice to visit. Mikka's main intention was to go to the Schüco Open 2011 which was held at the Golf Club Hubbelrath. We set off from Stuttgart at 7am and driving time was ca. 4hrs. After we arrived on Saturday, we checked-in at the Holiday-Inn Express

Heidelberg

2011-05-02T23:40:00.004+08:00

The last time I was in Heidelberg was 3 years ago when I was on vacation here. This time round cos my Aunty from Singapore had a stopover in Frankfurt for 2 days and wanted to meet up with myself and my dear cousin Dawn (who is in Bonn), we decided to go to this beautiful town to visit. Driving time from Stuttgart to Heidelberg takes approximately around 1 and a half hours. We arrived a little

Tübingen

2011-04-24T22:15:00.001+08:00

A few weeks back we made a day trip to Tübingen. Also known to be the traditional University Town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The buildings and architecture in the old town is super.. As the second world war did no big damage to this part. Most of the buildings were unscathed and very well preserved. The Rathaus (City Hall), traditional half timbered houses & Schloß Hohentübingen are

Going 4 months and still having fun....

2011-03-30T01:39:00.001+08:00

2 more days and its the 3 month mark for me in Germany.. How time flies... I was still just complaining that the weather is always cold cold freezing freezing.. now its Spring already. Still chilly but there is definitely more sunshine... =) Still 'struggling' with school but I made quite a few new friends. My class is super international.. We have classmates from so many countries. Spanish, USA,

After 1 month in Deutschland.....

2011-02-10T22:33:00.003+08:00

Okay.. I know I've been too lazy to update my blog but still trying to fit in to the new environment... =P Have been here for one month and ten days and still trying to get used to the cold.. lol.. Chinese New Year just passed by as a breeze as there is no big celebration here like Singapore. Was soooooooo homesick during those first few days and I would just die for some of the dishes on the

Taiwan Trip 2010 Part 4

2010-11-06T23:59:00.000+08:00

The nice taxi driver that picked us up the previous night asked if we would like to book his car for a half-day tour and we thought why not especially since we are tired enough and it would simply take up too much time just for travelling alone... So at 10am in the morning, there he was waiting for us with breakfast in hand.. Cool eh?! *winks* We were busy slurping up our oyster mee-suah when he

Taiwan Trip 2010 Part 3

2010-11-06T22:06:00.002+08:00

Finally, we arrive in the capital city of Taipei... Walking thru the underground shopping street (which is really confusing due to the many exits of the station), still with our 2 big cases, found the exit which leads to our hotel.. I tell you... It has gotta be a scene right out of a Stephen Chow movie... You can imagine the shock that we had when we saw the 'hotel' sign at the side of a really

Taiwan Trip 2010 Part 2

2010-11-06T20:15:00.002+08:00

After the cold cold night in Alisan (if I ever go there again I would stay in a better hotel).. We travelled downhill to make our way to Yunlin.We stopped by a few places of interest along the way. Fen Qi Hu Old Street (奋起湖老街) - to eat the 'famous' Railway Bento (铁路便当). Bought a lot of ginger tea from there.. haha... When we arrived back in Jiayi, we also went to the Wen Hua Lu (文化路) Night

Taiwan Trip 2010 Part 1

2010-11-04T04:04:00.006+08:00

I am finally back from Taiwan!! Have not been updating but just to summarize my trip... Its like 'Going to War' shopping... LOL.. Its a pity that Keani couldn't join us in the last minute but she would have freaked out at our pace.. To be honest, even I was surprised with myself that I could do all that walking.. keke... When we arrived in Taoyuan International Airport, there was this BIG group

New Addition to the Family - Jovie Tang

2010-11-04T02:53:00.000+08:00

My little niece is finally came out to see the world on 17th October 2010 @ 11.18am.. She's such a sweetie!! Small but her voice is really loud.. LOL.. We made a joke she's like daddy.. Lately she's been screaming for her milk when she gets hungry.. Impatient lah.. want means want, cannot wait.. Mom and dad will be looking after this small princess. Hope she will not bully the old folks.. keke..

A New Phase... soon...

2010-08-13T15:49:00.003+08:00

I know that I have been neglecting my dear blog for quite awhile but it seems like there are a hundred and one things to do and there is simply not enough time.... So here's a little summary of what has and is going to happen... keke... Handed in my resignation to the company at the end of last month.. Eversince, it has been looking foward to finally being able to wake up in the morning not

Bangkok.. after peace returned...

2010-06-30T17:17:00.029+08:00

Made my 'annual' trip to Bangkok over the last weekend. Just as expected, things were just not the same anymore... There were so few tourists around and the malls were relatively 'empty'. The shops closed much earlier than expected and there were actually not much to see anymore. We stayed at Grand Diamond Suites (again) which is next to Platimun Mall opposite the Pratunam Wholesale Market. We

Our Studio Shots (Preview)

2010-06-15T13:43:00.006+08:00

Yesterday I made a trip down to the bridal studio to confirm the layout of our studio shots. Silly me.. my appointment was supposed to be on last Friday but I totally forgot about it. Since I had time yesterday, I thought might as well go get it done. When I saw the pictures, the first thought was.. 'the wonders of photo editing' LOL... Not too bad, at least I look pretty pretty.. keke... I

Back to Driving lessons....

2010-06-08T00:17:00.001+08:00

After a BIG break from my driving lessons due to my wedding, moving home and exam, I was finally back to learning how to operate that mean machine called 'Auto'..... My first lesson back in the driving school was a compulsory lesson for the Automatic car... (i'm actually learning the manual) Cool!! Its really like what Mikka says.. an arcade machine... LOL All you have to do is accelerate or

Prüfungsangst (Exam Stress)

2010-05-19T13:58:00.000+08:00

Will be having my Start auf Deutsch - A1 examinations on Saturday.... Super stressed out!!! Haven't had time to do much studying cos of the moving lately.. Hopefully everything will be more or less in place so that I can finally sit down and hit the books. Thank God for nice classmates... Have been borrowing notes and getting hints and tips from all over the place. Feel so bad that I can't join

Moving.... a whole new enviroment....

2010-05-16T11:01:00.007+08:00

Have been a very busy week for me. Busy moving house... A lot of mixed feelings actually. Have had the old place for the last 24 years. A lot of childhood and growing up memories there.... But then again... you lose something you gain something too =) The moving process was terrible.. We had the movers run 2 trips and not everything is cleared. In the end we spent a bomb and still had to return

Party Party Party @ Mings

2010-04-15T12:21:00.001+08:00

As our wedding was a small affair, I did not have the pleasure to invite my dear frens of so many years.. It was a pity.. However, I managed to arrange for a 'get-together' to officially introduce my Mikka a.k.a my 'Husband'.. keke.... Am so glad that he can get along with all my friends... That night we all drank ourselves silly.. Beer beer and more beer.. I brought home a 'Kaputt' German.. LOL

Our Wedding @ The Carlton Singapore - 10.04.10

2010-04-15T11:53:00.001+08:00

Finally, I am officially 'Mrs Bien' hahaha... sounds funny leh... keke... Was a small but warm event. Busy busy rush rush day but... was worth it in the end.... *SMILEZ* Niko - my photographer & good friend - picked me up at 9.30am to go over to the salon to do my hair and make-up. Started raining when we were just arriving... Geez.. Managed to make it to the salon 'safely' and got myself ready.

Remember these?!?!....

2010-03-22T23:48:00.004+08:00

We are starting to pack lately cos we will be moving to the the new house in a couple of months. Didn't realize that we had so much to pack... from books to kitchen utensils.. My mom is serious.. she actually packed up all the 'emergency food' we had in the cupboard and left only a few packets of instant noodles and can food... Gosh!! Dad was packing up his bedside table and guess what he passed

Driving lessons?? Me??

2010-03-10T16:58:00.004+08:00

Went to my 1st driving lesson last week... The driving centre - SSDC - has just moved from its old home in Ang Mo Kio to Woodlands. Things were a little confusing at the school maybe cos it was the 1st day that they moved over. I couldn't find the vehicle that I was assigned to but I found the instructor who was as confused. We later found out that our originally assigned car was in the