Yee Sang

Yee Sang is a Teochew-style raw fish salad. It usually consists of strips of raw fish (most commonly salmon), mixed with shredded vegetables and a variety of sauces and condiments, among other ingredients.

                                                                Yee Sang


However, it can be improvised. Now modernly, it's not really a MUST to have raw fish. You can mix it up. Like my household, we even use steamed prawns =)


Chinese toss the yee sang(the higher the better) with chopsticks for good wishes to come true, longevity, good health, prosperity and any good things you can think of! =)
It's a tradition usually served during the reunion dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year where families come together.


This coming Chinese New Year, to date, I ate yee sang twice already(once in my house and another in college) Then tonight, I'm going to eat again and tomorrow another time for the reunion dinner LOLZ


I have never eaten so much yee sang in my life and it's not even CNY yet *laughs*


Honestly, I'm not really a fan of yee sang. First of, I don't even know most of the dishes served in the yee sang as it has a variety of different things and colours!


But I eat because people around me eat it and it's tradition! *laughs*  Eating small portion of it won't harm so might as well join in the fun! =)

Signs That A Guy is Flirting!

 Before we discuss some of the common signs of flirting exhibited by men, let us first define what flirting means. According to the dictionary, flirting means:

To make playfully romantic or sexual overtures.

To deal playfully, triflingly, or superficially with: flirt with danger.

To move abruptly or jerkily.

How do men flirt?  Men often flirt by showing their masculinity. They tend to put emphasis on exuding their being "masculine, their being "macho", as they think it attracts the female species. So how do men flirt? What are the common signs that a guy is flirting with you? Take the following signs that  a guy, is flirting  with you, although the list does not hold true all the time.

Common Signs That a Guy is Flirting with you:

He...

* Arches his back.
* Sways his pelvis.
* Laughs loudly.
* Tugs his tie.
* Clasps back of his neck.
* Squares his shoulders.
* Puffs his chest.
* Stiffens his stance.
* Teases you in a friendly manner, such as by calling you names.

* Winks at you from a distance.
* Always compliments you.
* Smiles suggestively.
* Engages in direct eye contact.
* Casually touches you.

In the modern world with the advent of cellphones and social networking sites, he:

* texts/calls you often
* sends you suggestive messages
* always gets in touch with you on social networking sites by commenting on your every posts, every photo, every video (take this sign with extra caution as this is not conclusive, but you will know if a guy is flirting with you.)

Trust your intuition. Trust that woman instinct of yours which will give you that feel that a guy is flirting with you. A woman will always feel it. But remember to never jump into conclusions when it comes to matters like this. If you feel like a guy might like you, don't spread the word publicly. Keep it to yourself. Wait till he proposes or tells you upfront.  Otherwise you might end up embarrassed of your premature judgment and arrogance! :)

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Pregnant in Paris

This weekend, my mom dug out a bunch of old photos from when she was pregnant with Lucy and me. They were so much fun to see. My parents had just moved from the U.S. to France, and they thought they were having just one baby (they didn't expect twins!). My mom described what the experience was like...

"When we moved to Paris, I was already pregnant and very excited," my mom told me. "We went to French restaurants every night and explored Paris and surrounding towns on the weekends. During the day while Dad worked, I would walk through Le Vésinet, a beautiful residential district, to St. Germain en Laye, where I would have tea and a croissant and write letters home. Some days I would go swimming at a public indoor pool on the way back. I had a fitted black maternity suit--very sexy and French! Once on the way home, I was craving a hamburger, so I stopped for lunch. It was delicious. As I left the cafe, I saw a poster with an outline of a horse, saying that the special of the day was hamburger a la cheval!"

"During my pregnancy, Daddy and I called the baby 'Freddie' and whenever we visited a gorgeous French cathedral--Notre Dame, Chartres--we would always light a candle for 'Freddie.' "

"In early January, I was eight months pregnant. My belly was quite big, and my doctor was worried that something might be wrong. Dad was on a business trip, so I went alone to the Hôpital Américain de Paris for a sonogram...

"I was lying on my back with the cold jelly on my belly and the technician said, 'Je vois un bébé.' I smiled, and he kept working. Then he said, 'Ooh la la! Je vois deux bébés.' I was stunned! Twins! He kept working and then he exclaimed, 'Mon dieu, je vois trois bébés!' Triplets! He was a bit flustered and wanted a second opinion so said he was going to get a doctor and left the room. I lay there thinking, 'Hmm. I only have two arms, but I am going to have three babies!' When the two doctors came back, they took another look and finally said, 'Madame, you are definitely having two babies only!' I thought, 'Only two! That'll be a cinch!' Later I wondered if they had worked some clever psychology on me..."

"When I left the hospital that afternoon, I was so excited. I passed a little shop and spotted this cute mouse doll with two mouse babies! I bought it, and when I met Dad at the airport the next day, I gave it to him. He was perplexed and just looked at it (Why was I giving him a stuffed mouse?). Then it dawned on him, 'Oh my gosh! Are you serious?' He was shocked but thrilled. The next week we lit candles at a church for 'the Freddies!' "

(Next I'd love to share a few from after we were born, if you'd like to see...:)

Happy birthday, Lucy!

My twin sister Lucy and I turn a whopping 32 today (eeps)! I wish I could beam myself to San Francisco to buy her some carrot cake.

(Photo from our wedding by Max Wanger)

A|X Armani signs up Kate Lanphear for Style Festival

Enter into a world of wonderland with the A|X Armani Exchange Spring 2011 advertising campaign, "Style Festival." Created by one of the most influential women in fashion, Stylist Kate Lanphear (Elle Magazine, Style Director) the A|X "Style Festival" campaign is an adventure of sound and style, evoking the independence and free-spirited world of music that speaks directly to the A|X Generation.

"With the Armani Exchange campaign, we wanted to stay true to the soul of the brand and the advertising concept," says A|X campaign stylist Kate Lanphear. "Music is such a big part of the brand's DNA and so it seemed natural to bring the A|X style to life at music's most celebrated festival - Coachella."
The inspiration behind the collection is what Lanphear sought to bring to life in the campaign – the sense of effortless ease that exists in the Coachella culture – a culture that resonates and rings true with today's youth market.
"The aesthetic of the A|X Spring 2011 Collection was conceived around casual but sophisticated style and the modern influence of season-less, festival-chic dressing. The emphasis was not on major seasonal shifts but instead on creating looks that possess an overall truthfulness," said Lanphear.
"Style Festival" breaks with a series of color images that in major national media—print, outdoor ads, and online. The in-book media program consists of single page and ad spreads which will be featured in the February 2011 issues of GQ, ELLE, Glamour, Allure, OUT, Nylon, V Magazine and V-Men, among others. Significant spending will also be allocated to digital media platforms through the use of QR codes placed in the seasonal advertising

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Red was also strong....

Screen Actors Guild(SAG) 2011

SAG Awards just ended! Means more red carpet fashion! Yay! *laughs*

I'll just do all girls today coz guys are normal in their suit looking sleek and handsome.

Congratulations once again to Natalie Portman for winning lead female actor in Black Swan! This is definitely HER year! I don't really like her dress so much like I did in Golden Globes though. Probably because it showed too much of her baby bump. But anyway, she's the lady of the night. I'm not surprised if she goes all the way to win the Oscars =)

More on whites...

Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta. Yup, I like it! Simple, body hugging, nice with a small train.

Winona Ryder was one of the very few celebrities who wore a big dress for the awards. I do like big dresses but I feel her hair does not suit the dress. It's quite messy looking XD and that bag...

Of quite the many who wore white for the night, Amy Adams wore white the best! She looks sleek with her hair tied back, her skin was perfect and the dress is stunning! She looked the best overall. I saw her on TV and her makeup was flawless =)

Natalie's BFF, Mila Kunis was in red! It's an Alexander McQueen's piece. IMHO, she looks gorgeous! She looks young and vibrant!

Nicole Kidman in Nina Ricci. You should see her back! It's fully transparent covered with lace just like her decolletage. Sexy but not too sexy! She's a married woman with four kids after all.

Hilary Swank in Versace! She looks really lady-like and beautiful. I think this is the best I've seen her so far!

Sarah Hyland is one of my favourite teen celeb. Not only she's cute but she dresses well and not too controversial. Only one thing, her hair should be made into a bun. Other than that, nice! *winks*

For the awards show, the leading actor and actress won by the same people who won for the Golden Globes; Colin Firth and Natalie Portman.

I was happy that Christian Bale won for best supporting actor in The Fighter. I want to see that show!

Till the next awards show =)
Tata

50 Things Girls Wished Guys Knew

This is worth sharing. I don't know who made this article. But I agree to most of the things that are listed here.  If you like this article, feel free to share it to your friends via email or through twitter or facebook.  Also, don't forget to like my page on Facebook, I will appreciate it so much! :)

50 Things Girls Wished Guys Knew:

1. Don't freakin' tell us when you think other girls are hot.

2. Whenever possible during our favorite show, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

3. If you don't act like soap-opera guys, then don't excpect us to dress like Victoria Secret models.

4. Mark anniversaries on a calendar. That's a must.

5. There is NO such thing as TOO MUCH spooning.

6. We think about you all the time. And I mean ALL the time.

7. This is how we see it... you don't call = you don't care.

8. Which also means that if we don't call, take the hint.

9. We like you to be a little jealous, but overly-possessive is not necessary.

10. Being able to make us laugh is so much more important than how much you can bench press.

11. Return the favor...we massage, you massage...

12. Show us your romantic side every once in a while, we love it.

13. We're allowed to be late...you are not.

14. Eye contact is key.

15. Don't take longer to get ready than we do.

16. Laugh at our jokes.

17. Three words...honesty, honesty, honesty.

18. Girls can be groupies, guy groupies are stalkers...

19. Tell us we're gorgeous or beautiful instead of hot or sexy.

20. Do not start with us...you will not win.

21. Would you like it if a guy treated your sister that way? ...Didn't think so.

22. If you ask nicely, we usually answer the same way.

23. We will never have enough clothes or shoes.

24. We have an excuse to act bitchy, at least once a month.

25. Open the door for us no matter where we are... even at our house or getting into a car.

26. We LOVE surprises!

27. We like to be kissed softly, not with an iron tongue.

28. Pay attention to the little things we do, because they mean the most.

29. Boxers and maybe boxer briefs but.....NEVER whitey-tighties!

30. Clean your room before we come over.

31. Always brush your teeth before you see us...a clean mouth and white teeth are a necessity

32. Love u, love you, luv u and love ya are totally different than I Love You.

33. Even though you are sometimes insensitive and hurt us, we still love you with everything we have.

34. Don't ask us to do things that we aren't ready for.

35. Don't act jerkish and ignore us around your friends.

36. Sometimes NO! really means NO!

37. "Wife Beaters" are not always an adequate form of fashion.

38. Do not bring up an ex-girlfriend, unless we ask.

39. Sensitive guys are great, but crying more than we do in a movie just isn't right.

40. Don't let ex-girlfriends cause drama, relationships are stressful enough.

41. It takes a special kind of stupid to forget birthdays.

42. Guys who are good cuddlers = guys who know how to satisfy a woman.

43. "Fat Chicks" have feelings too.

44. Silent treatment, shoulder shrugs, tears, yelling and nasty looks from us all add up to... YOU DID SOMETHING WRONG!

45. The excuse "I can't dance" is unacceptable...we'll appreciate the simple fact that you're trying.

46. Just because a girl doesn't pick up on the first ring, doesn't mean she's not waiting by the phone.

47. You don't have to spend a lot if it means a lot.

48. Don't say you love me if you don't mean it.

49. Do not lie to us...we will catch you, trust me.

50. When the girls get together, we talk about everything...meaning my best friend knows everything about you!

6 Ways to Get Your Ex Back

How to get your ex back? This sounds a tough question for everyone dealing with a broken relationship. Sometimes, relationships that have ended meant to end for good, while some relationships need a second chance or so and must be fought for to survive. Every relationship requires effort. But let us get to the meat of the 6 ways to get your ex back.

1. Wait and Relax. After a break up, don't rush into things. Give your ex a time to ponder things.  Give him some space. Give your ex a time to realize life "without you". And give yourself a time to cry if you must and think over things that transpired too.

2.  Control your emotions.  Don't call your ex and cry as if you are on the verge of committing suicide due to break up. This is emotional manipulation. Your ex may think you can't handle your emotions well and that you are manipulating him. This will fend him away.  Worst thing you want is a reconciliation with your ex because of manipulation.

3. Admit your mistakes and be a better you. It takes two to tango. Your ex may have faults of his own and so do you. Admit your mistakes that contributed to the break up and be a better you. Show to your ex that you are better now.  How? Your ex and you have common friends that can spread the word of how much your changed .

4. Show that you are always there for your ex. This is significant, as this shows you still care for him as a lover and as a friend. You and your ex have invested emotionally. More often , he will likely ask for your support in the form of advice or opinion on certain matters.

5. Look your best.  Not everything about you is likable to your ex. Let's admit that. Not all your physical attributes or how you dress or how you put your make up on is desirable for your ex. Now focus on these things. Learn to stay beautiful according to his standards. You are doing this to attract him. This is superficial of course. But you see the point, it will help you catch his attention plus it  will boost your confidence and self esteem. Now proceed to step 6.

6. Meet your ex on a friendly date. Don't appear emotionally disturbed as this will push your ex away. Remember ways 1 to 5. Don't be demanding! Don't make any verbal attempt at getting back on him yet. Remember to leave a fresh, better impression on your ex.

Your ex may or may not call you the soonest. But be patient. He will call you eventually if he still loves you. Instead of you making the obvious outward effort of getting back with him, he might just do that himself. However, take note that there is still a chance that he will not call you back and get back to you. But be strong. You can't always have all you desire in life. Look at life at a different perspective. Be positive and move on if you must!

Justin Bieber prefer older girls like Selena Gomez

Justin Bieber is 16 going on 17, and he definitely seems to have a thing for older women, like girlfriend Selena Gomez, 18.

There was recently some buzz created around the fact that Justin Bieber tweeted a message of congratulations to True Grit actress Hailee Steinfeld for her Oscar nomination, and of course, some assumed that this meant he was interested in her romantically.


When asked about possibly dating Hailee in a recent interview, Justin Bieber said, “She’s young. She’s like 14, I’ll be 17 in less than a month.”

Justin Bieber may think that a girl who is two years his junior is too young to date, but dating Selena Gomez, who is two years older than him, seems to suit him just fine. But no matter what age a girl is, admitting that he’s actually dating them has proven to be his biggest challenge.

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Kardashian's Never Say Never Commercial

Video: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Movie Date

Never Say Never 3D - His Number One Fan

Sports!

What a day it has been in the sporting world...Or rather two days!

Well, let's start from yesterday...
Li Na from China made it to the finals in the Australian Open 2011. If she had won, she would be the first Asian to ever win a Grand Slam.

Unfortunately, she lost to Kim Clijsters. She won the first set 6-3 but lost consequently 3-6, 3-6 XD Anyway, she did her best!

Clijsters was of course the better player. When she won, she was so happy she cried! Li Na, on the other hand, was a good sport and I find her interviews hilarious, joking about her husband!

Moving on, yesterday Japan beat Australia in the AFC Asian Cup 2011. They scored during the crucial extra time. That's what I don't like...They have been playing for a good 90 minutes only to score a goal during extra time?? Geez...My father watched until he went to sleep LOL

The Most Valuable Player(MVP) award went to Honda, my favourite player =)) He deserved it as he played really well during the whole tournament.

Well, today, big dissapointment for Malaysia as Lee Chong Wei lost yet again to Lin Dan. He could beat anyone else except Lin Dan! *sobs*

Lee Chong Wei lost the first and rubber set 21-19, 14-21, 21-16
He was actually quite good with a variety of moves but Lin Dan proved to be better =(
Anyhow, Chong Wei still managed to win a good US$45,000 prize money.

Finally, in the the men's singles finals for the Autralian Open, Novak Djokovic won against Andy Murray. I didn't really see the match as I was concentrating on the badminton but I did see the prize giving.

Andy Murray was so sad =( Even when Djokovic acknowledged him, he didn't even smile! During the photo session, he took a few photos with the winner then quickly went away. I guess it really meant a lot for him to win but he didn't =( Also probably due to him losing straight sets!

That's all the results I could offer so far haha...I'm only interested in these few games *laughs*

Sofia Vergara to create own fashion range with Kmart

Kmart, LF USA (a subsidiary of Hong Kong-headquartered multinational Li & Fung Limited), and Latin World Entertainment Licensing announced the launch of a new lifestyle Apparel collection by renowned actress Sofia Vergara. Sold exclusively through Kmart, the collection will embody the "Modern Family" star's signature style of glamour and sexiness with an air of approachability.


The collection, which will include sportswear, dress, handbags, jewelry, and footwear, is designed to offer young, fashion-conscious women the trend-right must-haves of each season, including figure flattering styles and fashion-forward prints and patterns that easily transition from day to night. Reflecting Sofia's unique fashion sensibilities, the brand is a modern and fresh approach to everyday style. Kmart will be the exclusive provider and marketer in the United States for all Sofia Vergara apparel, accessories and other merchandise, available at over 800 Kmart stores nationwide and Kmart.com beginning fall 2011.


"The Sofia Vergara collection will draw on the star's notable, personal style with designs that will have broad appeal," said John Goodman, executive vice president of Apparel and Home for Sears Holdings.

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Review of the passing season: London still Graige...

As I thing about spring I'm reflecting on the passing season... I have enjoyed the smokey colors of the season now passing and I wonder how this sensibility will evolve into the coming spring and summer... Meanwhile, a visiting Parisian grabbing a brake between meetings...

Justin Bieber on Jay Leno 2011!

MADONNA IS NOW OLD

Who would think that Madonna would look like this right now. Many thought that she won't go old because she is already an icon in the Hollywood industry and in the world. But the clock moves and the beauty that Madonna has before is no longer existing right now. Madonna is already 52 and a mother of four children. Even though her beauty is no longer with her, Madonna still can dance pretty well.

CHARLIE SHEEN GOES TO REHAB

This the good news of the day. Charlie Sheen is going to rehabilitation center finally after he was rushed to the hospital due to drug addiction. It was reported that Charlie Sheen had this crazy 36 hours party fueled by drugs and stimulated by 5 porn stars and it was totally insane. Charlie Sheen voluntarily entered into the rehabilitation center. Charlie Sheen is doing the right thing by entering the rehab center. The location where the rehabilitation center is undisclosed for security reaso9ns for the actor.