Living in the 21st century, it's amazing to see how technology has infiltrated in all areas of our lives. Over the years, we have seen how technology has even crept into the LOVE arena. Ok, for the purpose of this thought penning, let's not go into the whole mambo jambo of how young girls get tricked by some dirty old men, etc. We have to admit however, there have been many success stories of people finding love online which finally end up in marriage.
Being a rather positive person, i take a very open view of the whole "Online dating" issue. To me, Online dating is just another avenue to meet people, as you would at the supermarket, bookstore, club or other social gatherings. That said, and I STRESS, pls do your background check on the other before you start to click "Reply" to his mail. But of course, at times, you'll get "strange encounters with the male kind".
Here's just one incident:
A couple of months ago, i 'met' GL. We exchanged a couple of mails and chatted online on a few occasions.
Findings this guy were:
- Presentable looking
- Fairly intelligent
- Rather chatty
- Seemed to have a nice character
Yes we met for lunch ONLY ONCE. Since then, we had on-off chats online, exchanged a couple of smses. Never had any telephone conversations. Guess what? Just 2 days ago, this guy actually pinged me and said that he really "wished" that i was his girlfriend. I was like HUH? But you hardly even know me, dude!!! Plus you have done nothing to try to 'get-to-know' me.
His response was: "Sometimes you don't have to really get to know a person that well before you get together with her. People who know each other all their lives, they get married and they get divorced anyway. I can see myself long term with you and i know you are right for me."
(He then continued relentlessly on why we should be together and all.) -> What bull!
My response: "Get a life, and go find someone your way elsewhere!"
Tip: Be firm and don't ever fall for the 'sweet honey-coated' words. Distant yourself from the guy immediately. You'll never know if he's actually a psychopath.
Ewwww...
~ Lara ~
Tuesday, 27 February 2007
A Fish By Another Name
Read some quips by an AVA (Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority) Asst. Director of Corporate Communications in a weekly entertainment magazine and thought they were real gems.
These were taken from an article on some 'fake' and mislabelled foods that are found in Singapore.
On abalone and mock ones that are made from starch
Sometimes, abalone is fake and made of starch. But if you can't tell fake abalone from real abalone, then you're bodoh!
On how some fishmongers passed off some other unidentified species as cod fish
...we can't identify the exact species yet, because they only gave us the fillet without the head or tail. How to tell you? It's like I give you an arm and ask you to tell me if it's from a Chinese or Japanese person.
On why oil fish is sold here even when though it causes diarrhoea in some people
You can get diarrhoea from eating other stuff, too. And it doesn't affect everyone. But if your mother doesn't know how to cook it properly, then you'll get diarrhoea.
On whether its unethical when oil fish gets sold under another (fancier) name such as the butterfish
Is it unethical? No, it's just a different name. For example, if your grandmother called you ah ter (pig in dialect), it doesn't mean you're a pig.
This guy cracks me up. Very politically incorrect. I like. Wish there are more of these corporate communications civil servants than those boring, predictable ones that reply to complaints on Straits Times forum pages.
~SeamonkeY~
These were taken from an article on some 'fake' and mislabelled foods that are found in Singapore.
On abalone and mock ones that are made from starch
Sometimes, abalone is fake and made of starch. But if you can't tell fake abalone from real abalone, then you're bodoh!
On how some fishmongers passed off some other unidentified species as cod fish
...we can't identify the exact species yet, because they only gave us the fillet without the head or tail. How to tell you? It's like I give you an arm and ask you to tell me if it's from a Chinese or Japanese person.
On why oil fish is sold here even when though it causes diarrhoea in some people
You can get diarrhoea from eating other stuff, too. And it doesn't affect everyone. But if your mother doesn't know how to cook it properly, then you'll get diarrhoea.
On whether its unethical when oil fish gets sold under another (fancier) name such as the butterfish
Is it unethical? No, it's just a different name. For example, if your grandmother called you ah ter (pig in dialect), it doesn't mean you're a pig.
This guy cracks me up. Very politically incorrect. I like. Wish there are more of these corporate communications civil servants than those boring, predictable ones that reply to complaints on Straits Times forum pages.
~SeamonkeY~
Monday, 26 February 2007
The Hook-Up
Finally set up R with Ber. It was a lame attempt which actually conjured up a response from Ber that went along the lines of...that email was lame. How do you expect me to follow up on that? Like I said, there's a good reason I dun do this as a day job.
Anyway, its just lunch (by the way, love the name of this dating agency. Succinct, cheeky and you can almost see them shrug their shoulders). If all else fails, hey, at least I hope the food is good. But I'm glad that R is making an effort to step out and being open-minded, and in fact, completely holding my threats close to her heart...awwww...going on a blind date definitely takes guts. The girl deserves a medal. Or if not, a free meal. Let's just have faith that Ber will pick up the tab.
~SeamonkeY~
Anyway, its just lunch (by the way, love the name of this dating agency. Succinct, cheeky and you can almost see them shrug their shoulders). If all else fails, hey, at least I hope the food is good. But I'm glad that R is making an effort to step out and being open-minded, and in fact, completely holding my threats close to her heart...awwww...going on a blind date definitely takes guts. The girl deserves a medal. Or if not, a free meal. Let's just have faith that Ber will pick up the tab.
~SeamonkeY~
Sunday, 25 February 2007
East Meets West
Last night was yet another eventful family night. Where East meets West... Chinese-speaking relatives meets English-French relatives-in-laws....stress
Was i afraid my dad would spout nonscence? YES!
Was I afraid my parents would burst into an outlash of words with each other? YES!
Was I afraid that my cousins would not be able to fit in with my sis-in-law & bro-in-law? YES!
Was I afraid that my non-english speaking uncles would feel out of place? YES!
Dinner was served at 7pm... food was great! Sri-Lanka Chillie Crab and Masala Chicken was a hit with everyone. Apple crumble was a lil watery but it tasted yummilicious nonetheless.
Accidents of the night:
1. Dad raised voice at mum when everyone was seated around the garden table. Bro-in-law must be stressed.
2. God-pa spilled red wine all over the white laced table cloth and cushioned chair.
The saving graces:
1. 5 year-old cousin said "This house is like a palace".
2. Everyone was all praise for the food served.
3. Sis-in-law bought a HUGE bouquet of flowers for my mum.
Am I looking forward for another such gathering? NO.
Struggles of a newly-wed Ribena
Was i afraid my dad would spout nonscence? YES!
Was I afraid my parents would burst into an outlash of words with each other? YES!
Was I afraid that my cousins would not be able to fit in with my sis-in-law & bro-in-law? YES!
Was I afraid that my non-english speaking uncles would feel out of place? YES!
Dinner was served at 7pm... food was great! Sri-Lanka Chillie Crab and Masala Chicken was a hit with everyone. Apple crumble was a lil watery but it tasted yummilicious nonetheless.
Accidents of the night:
1. Dad raised voice at mum when everyone was seated around the garden table. Bro-in-law must be stressed.
2. God-pa spilled red wine all over the white laced table cloth and cushioned chair.
The saving graces:
1. 5 year-old cousin said "This house is like a palace".
2. Everyone was all praise for the food served.
3. Sis-in-law bought a HUGE bouquet of flowers for my mum.
Am I looking forward for another such gathering? NO.
Struggles of a newly-wed Ribena
Saturday, 24 February 2007
Mills & Boons
Was browsing through the Romance section of Borders yesterday with a couple of friends. Not that I'm particular interested in the genre but I was just tagging along - one of them was shopping for reads for her 80-year-old grandmother who is visiting. I kid you not. Granny thinks Gone with the Wind was a bore.
I haven't done the Romance thing since I chanced upon an old copy of Mills and Boons in my teens. Chick-lits, yes, but I guess on really boring Friday nights with nothing but bad TV, a good Romance novel does seem tempting. Yep, you know what I mean.
Now some of the titles I chanced upon should be on the Yangtze cinema billboard instead of book covers. Consider these: Squeeze Play, Only With a Highlander, Finding Your Mojo, Long Time Coming and (my personal fav) Hard Evidence *wink wink* I can only imagine their contents.
Wonder what title I should name mine?
~SeamonkeY~
I haven't done the Romance thing since I chanced upon an old copy of Mills and Boons in my teens. Chick-lits, yes, but I guess on really boring Friday nights with nothing but bad TV, a good Romance novel does seem tempting. Yep, you know what I mean.
Now some of the titles I chanced upon should be on the Yangtze cinema billboard instead of book covers. Consider these: Squeeze Play, Only With a Highlander, Finding Your Mojo, Long Time Coming and (my personal fav) Hard Evidence *wink wink* I can only imagine their contents.
Wonder what title I should name mine?
~SeamonkeY~
Thursday, 22 February 2007
In the beginning...
In the beginning, there were four of us...
Ribena is a certain wild child-turned-saint
She met M, everything clicked and fell into place.
Now they play house in ulu Singapore
Love her and all, but visiting her makes us faint.
SeamonkeY is now in a happy phase
She picked up a guy who wore nice Kenneth Cole.
Never had she been with someone like that
Can this be the one, mind, body and soul?
Lara is our glam queen
The one with the hilarious dates.
Lo and behold potential partners-to-be
You may just read about your night out here, at this rate!
R. wishes Mr. Right will come soon
He will, I say, you just have to wait.
Sometimes you have to kick the boys in the butt
To send the message across, to get them to take the bait.
Here are our adventures.
~SeamonkeY~
Ribena is a certain wild child-turned-saint
She met M, everything clicked and fell into place.
Now they play house in ulu Singapore
Love her and all, but visiting her makes us faint.
SeamonkeY is now in a happy phase
She picked up a guy who wore nice Kenneth Cole.
Never had she been with someone like that
Can this be the one, mind, body and soul?
Lara is our glam queen
The one with the hilarious dates.
Lo and behold potential partners-to-be
You may just read about your night out here, at this rate!
R. wishes Mr. Right will come soon
He will, I say, you just have to wait.
Sometimes you have to kick the boys in the butt
To send the message across, to get them to take the bait.
Here are our adventures.
~SeamonkeY~
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