I've Shifted!

Yay! I've shifted so I can do mobile blogging! Find me at www.princearty.wordpress.com See ya there! =D

Love of a BIG Man

Image and Full Script from http://fuckyeahdesperatehousewives.tumblr.com/

Was watching one of my all time fav TV- Desperate Housewives and am super moved by this scene so I shared... The script is too well written and goes straight to my heart... Definitely the mindset of a perfect husband. But how many of these men are there in this real world? And who is really that BIG enough to really do this? Let me know what you think... =)


"Tom: Hey Roy, can I talk to you?

Roy: Sure thing, pally. Here, take a load off. If it’s about me getting into it with your wife though, I have to stop you first and say I’m sorry. I mean, I know times have changed, but a man’s still a man. And you deserve to have your wife respect you.

Tom: She respects me plenty, Roy. Here’s the thing you gotta understand about Lynette. She grew up without her dad. Her mom was a drinker. So she had to be responsible for everyone.

Roy: Yeah, well, that’s rough.

Tom: Yeah. It left her with this constant fear that everything could suddenly fall apart. And that’s why she needs to control everything. Of course, she can’t. Nobody can. But… She can control me… If I let her. So I do. Because it makes her feel safe. And that is my job, as her husband… to make her feel safe.
Roy: You’re a good man, Scavo.
Tom: I try." -Tom Scavo, Desperate Housewives Season 6 Episode 5.

Quick Post Before Leaving for Taiwan...

Selamat Hari Raya to all my Muslim Friends and Happy Long Weekend to ALL!!!

In a few hours time, I'll be departing to Taiwan for 9days... Ah... My bag is still half packed and my blog NOT updated!! Bday smses also not replied... Been crazy busy since after my bday... Will settle all these when I come back...

Also, now you know why when I dun answer your calls or smses! (Read: EXPENSIVE!) Alas, do sms/ email me if you need my attention urgently and I will do my best to respond accordingly...

Goodbye for now Singapore! See ya in a bit! =)

PrinceArty turns 26!

Happy Birthday to me!! Yay!! Going to Universal Studios finally with Mr Lim and Princess!!! Super crazy surprises!

Too much even for a 26yo bday boy... Great pressies, Fan Club Simply ARTIFIED! , many MANY well wishes.... I am feeling soooooooooooo BLESSED and PAMPERED!!

Share my joy and happiness everyone!

My Birthday wish this year, (same as any other years or when wishing upon a shooting star): World Peace! So, all of you are included!!! Cheers!!!

About the Heart, Mind and Soul

"Sincerity, genuine love, care and concern, topped with actions transcends all languages." -PrinceArty, Aug 2010

Many at times while fighting for our dreams, we do things merely out of the repayments that we get. However, when we do something that we truly believe in, with our hearts and soul no less, magical moments happen and the returns suddenly don't seem to matter that much anymore...

Have been missing these magical moments as I grew older... Used to experience it more when I was in school... I may blame the society, but ultimately, I know I have the power to CREATE. Managed to feel some of it back thanks to my recent attempt in spiritual development, and also to the trio of amazing German kiddos!

So, gotta buck up and constantly remind myself to create actively, and lose myself no more as I near the passing of my quarter century duration on this Earth in less than 24hrs... Put the CHILD back into ME!!! =D

Little Erkunden Singapore 23rd to 24th Aug 2010

As promised, here is the special gift for my new wonderful little Germany friends! (haha... realised the sentance sounds weird coz I used too many adjectives, but there is really no one word to describe how good the kids are and how glad I'm able to know and show them around...

Geez... Not sure whether this is good or bad but I am missing the kids already!! Think I should really have my own soon... But again, mine might turn out to be little terrors and nowhere like any of them...

*ShrugS* At least I am quite sure lil Arthurs and Arthurinas will look GORGEOUS too anywayz! Wahahahahhahahahhahaha............ (You can't win the thickness of my skin! Haha...) =D

Oh, and Erkunden means Explore in German. Little Erkunden Singapore= Little Explorers Singapore! This is where I demonstrate my roots of chapalang language call Germlish... Nice right?! Lolx!! =P

Anyway, enjoy the video/slideshow where we enjoyed many parts of Singapore all within 2 days!

In case you are wondering, I am using Muvee Pixie (Free 15days trial) to complete this project. I am quite impressed by the super ease of use and intuitive results of it I must say! Very proud of this video that I did... Very tempted to buy the program as well! Heh... Very hard to make me wanna pay for something that I can easily download one siah... =P

Leave me a message to let me know what you think! Intro me to good slideshow creators too if anyone know of any!

Cheerios! =)

One Year Later...

Good morning to the World!!! It's 26 August 2010, exactly ONE year after my last post! Been super busy (ok, plus lazy) and being the "perfectionist" Virgo (all in the wrong places somehow), I've wanted to choose a good date to REVIVE my blog. And this is IT. The date seems good enough for me to continue finally! Hope I can keep the momentum going for a longer time this time round...

So much had happened, so much had changed after one whole year... Hope things are going for the better for everyone that is reading this! Let's "grow" together in the many more years to come!!

I better keep this a lil short for now while I prepare something special for my new Germany friends: Jasmine, Matthias and Florian! Will post it up once I'm done!

Great day! =)

I Strike 4D!!!

The thing is my dad came into my room when he returned home from work at around 3am in the morning (yeah.. I was still doing work at that time myself). He excitedly announced to me that I won 4D!!!

3108- My Bday, $2Big, $1 Small ibet.

Whhhhooooow! My heart skipped a beat.

Went online ecstatically to confirm on Singapore Pools.

Strike 0183. Consolation.

Used the prize calculator.

Won: $6. #$!%#*&^

That's it. My first ever winning after randomly buying 4Ds for so many years is a pathetic single digit! Aaaaaaarghhhhhhhhh....................

WTH! I dun even feel "CONSOLATED!!!"

A Happy Journey Starts Like That Competition

To all of you who wanna have a glimpse of how GORGEOUS Arthur might look like as a female counterpart, this is your chance!

I've just submitted my video entry!

Check it out at http://stompcast.stomp.com.sg/video/2030 now!

Heez... The kind administrator named me the Man of a Thousand Faces in the tag description!! I'm so flattered! Lolx!

And got a phone interview with them and think my video will be featured on Friday's 我报! Keep a look out! Soooooooo Exciting!! I wanna win!! =P

The Proposal

Went to watch The Proposal for a mini treat after I FINALLY submitted my PDCE biz proposal. I am so hoping it wun come back to me again. I am having nightmares after facing it for close to 8months! Ever since my application for the MICA funding!

Anywayz, back to the movie! It is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!

Definitely one of the must watch of the year!

Even though the main story of a secretary (Ryan Reynolds) falling in love with a crazy boss (Sandra Bullock) over a weekend is a lil far fetched for me, but the hilarious yet clever plot fully make up for it.

The drop dead gorgeous main casts alone is worth spending your money on. Oh, and did I mentioned the ultra cute white fluffy puppy in the show? I wanna get one of those! Still can't figure whether it is a Jap Spitz or a American Eskimo dog.

Acting is superb, cinematography is great and the soundtracks are just divine. Lots of love, fun and laughter. Bring your partners but leave the kids at home this time though... Too much skin is being exposed. Read: Sandra- naked except for her hands in front of her boobs and a tiny towel covering down under. Ryan- totally naked and stuck to bare bodied Sandra. Eye feast for adults but might be uncomfortable for parents who wants to leave the discussion of body anatomies with your 4yr olds till a few years later.

Catch it. No regrets! =)

If you need more proof, just check out the review entries from Jon and Sparky

Have fun!

Swensens One for One Dessert Buffet

As promised, this is the voucher for you to enjoy the one-for-one promotion at Swensons @ Ion Orchard.

Just print the picture out in any size, black and white/ color and present it to the staff.

Take note that queue might be long. And if you go before 5, there is a current instore one-for-one promo already so you dun have to bring this voucher... If you need anymore details, just gimme a call or email to arthuroks@gmail.com! I'll be glad to help... =)

Have fun stuffing urself with desserts! Hahaahaha...



Suddenly remember this funny line from donkey years back:

"If you cannot lose weight, you can always make your friends fat!" *Evil GrinZ*

August 09

Been through some events lately... And here are some pictures to share!

Where Got Ghost? Gala Premiere + Spooky Tour

From Top, Left to Right:

1. Movie Gala Night! I look nice right? =P
2. Cast and Directors of "Where Got Ghost?"
3. Jack and Cast in our cinema for a short intro before the show.
4. In the seats with my big gala passes.
5. Group photo with API gang @ the Gala. (From left: Lisa, Sparky, Charles, Javier, Shaney, ME!)
6. Me posing with the poster.
7. The 3 Musketeers after the Spooky Tour: Tiger, Arty and Sparky!
8. Posing with Up Poster! Tiger does look like Russell! Haha...
9. Me at Suntec after Spooky tour...
10. Me and scandal of the night... SBG!!! =P

Was invited to the Gala Premiere of Jack Neo's lateset movie "Where Got Ghost?" as I was conducting a spooky tour with API for the movie promotion. I was the Guides-in-charge that night and thank goodness, I have an army of very very capable guides that did a super great job! Kudos to Javier, Shaney, Tiger, Serene, Molemole, and of course my partner SBG! I am so proud of you guys! Thank you for making my job so much simpler! And of course, the success goes to everyone who had worked really hard for this massive event together! Good work Sparky as the overall IC! =)

National Day 2009

From Top, Left to Right:

1. Me and the birthday cakes.
2. Me and ZaiZai all decked out in Red!
3. Group Pic! (From Left: Iman, Guobao, Siti, Don, Terri, Alex, Me and ZZ).
4. Toast for Singapore! "YUMMMMM SENGGGGG!"
   
   

From Top, Left to Right:

1. Me, Terri and ZZ posing with Singa.
2. Me, Alex and ZZ on the picnic mat.
3. Me and ZZ with Singa
4. Just look at the huge crowd behind us!
5. Teaching ZZ how to play Uno. Yup, I was THAT bored while waiting for the rest to come!
6. Parade is starting and we are sitting on the bench in front of the floating screen.
7. Me and ZZ with the Singa closest to our picnic ground which is now infested with other ppl!
8. Smile for Singapore!

Happy 44th Birthday Singapore! Nope, no NDP tickets this yr, but we had a blast anyway! Got some of my closest friends with me to put up a potluck picnic to celebrate Singapore's birthday together!

Was at Esplanade since 1.45pm to CHOP good place with Mr Lim and ZaiZai... Sun was blazing hot but the spirit of National Day in the air is everything I need to keep me going!

Terri, Don, Siti, Abang (Iman), and GB join us subsequently and while waiting for the parade to start, we started to go old school with games such as Old Maid, Donkey, Snap and Happy Family! We also had a great round of Taboo!

We also had a BIG Yam Seng with Vitasoy (that sent everyone around us STARING our way)!

Oh, and did I mention that I am the one that made (the icing) and decorated the gorgeous birthday cakes for Singapore's 44th Birthday? Haha... That is the next best thing to the fireworks that night!

I love you Singapore! Many happy returns!!! *MuackX*

Swensons Dessert Buffet

From Top, Left to Right:

1. Mr Lim and Me with fondue.
2. Princess and Me showing off our Sundae Creations.
3. Dessert Galore! Great for my Sweet Tooth, Really bad for my Waistline...
4. Me and my Sundae!
5. Alex, Terri, Arty.
6. Yum! Need I say more? =P
   

I so hate Princess for the emailer promotion coz I think my face look rounder than ever halfway through gorging on fondue, cakes, pies, cream puffs and ice cream!

Sometimes, I really wonder whether I get fat instantly! I was browsing through the pictures and realised that my face grew rounder and rounder by every picture I take! Those pics that you see above are of course the more "front" ones.. The ones that I took later really cannot be displayed...

But for the price that we paid, this is really a very good dessert buffet to try once in a lifetime! I prob will go back again, but it definitely wun be soon... And there must be the one-for-one promotion again coz I seriouly dun think one can eat 20++ bucks worth of desserts over there!

Will post the emailer in my next post for you to enjoy the promotion too! Just print it out (black and white or color, in any size) and bring it down with you to the Swensons at Orchard Ion. Have fun! And if you get lost and need directions, just gimme a buzz! This outlet is particularly hard to find. We walked that level at least 3 rounds to find it!

Up- The Best Disney Flick of the Year!

Just as I thought that Disney is going downhill especially with the complete trashy "The Race to Witch Mountain" (I was totally disappointed with that show), UP came in and boy did it save the day!

It is such a wonderful WonderfuL, BeautifuL, SweeT like mad show that made me left the cold downtown east cinema with a warm heart.

This is definitely not a conventional kid-pleaser show. Up is a film that is full of real life scenarios and underlying meanings. Yes, children can watch it for the plain fun animation, and adults can find lots of scenes very close to the heart.

Storyline is tight and great. Animation is Perfect! So perfect that even when it is only cartoon, I cringed during the high altitude scene! Especially the parts involving falling and dangling actions. Ok, I admit that I am a lil acrophobic (just learnt this new word for height phobia from Google)! But it is THAT life-like!

What else can I say? Bring the kids there to learn about bravery, responsibility and perseverance. And bring your special someone there to learn love, principles and life!

Well, Arthur is a 101% Disney Fan, so dun take it from me! Go check it out yourself! You will thank me for this recommendation! =)

G.I. Joe- The Rise of Cobra

Ok, many of you might find it weird about the previous GI Joe post, coz Arthur is soooo NOT a action fan! But I posted it coz I wanted to win the preview tickets.. In the end I didn't but oh well...

Anyway, Mr Lim is a total Action guy and thus we ended up in the theatre for the show!

I must say that this is one rare action flick that blew me away! I like the twists of the stories, the subtle love plot and the amazing (though violent) effect of the show!

So if an anti-violent, bored-by-brainless-action person who dun even know about G.I. Joe in the first place like Arty enjoys it, I am sure you will too! Go catch it! Definitely worth your ticket price! =)

Shout Or Not To Shout

Why Do We Shout?

I once received an email about why people shout. It is because even though they are just next to each other, their hearts are far apart.

However, what will it be if 2 person are beside each other, their hearts are apart and neither is shouting......

Random Stuff In CRAZY Times

Amidst my crazy days now with projects. assignments, competitions, business plans (MULTIPLE) all due, I did some pretty random stuff...

My new bed frame finally arrives after close to a month of waiting and months of sleeping with the mattress on the floor... (My last one broke and at first I tot it was quite ZEN to have the mattress on the floor.. Until I start to have backaches!)

The Hush Puppies Dreamlinen 420 Threadcount Bed Sheet (as shown in pic) that I SpeciaLLY got from Mustafa to "welcome" my new frame was really disappointing though... Totally overrated! I got even madder when the size dun even fit the super-single bed snugly! More like a sheet designed for a middle size btn Super single and Queen! It is a FITTED SHEET for goodness sake! Trust me to pay so much extra for the brand, tc and "Dreamlinen" range... It is seriously not much difference from the regulars.. Even my FAV Mickey sheet is more comfortable!! Haiz... Kena cheated...



Got a craving for egg tarts the day before and decided to make some myself by following a Youtube video...

Quite simple to make actually! Especially with Chef Benny's assistance. You can check it out from here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwHpzosMTpI

The custard taste great! The skin was quite tasteless though...

Dun have to follow the recipe exactly.. Let me know if anyone wanna make. I had modified the recipe and make another batch again yesterday. The skin taste way better! Yum!!

Oh, and the pink ones you see are Strawberry Egg Tarts! I just replaced regular milk with strawberry milk coz it was on sale... Heee... The results: Berry Yummy Pink Tarts!! =P

Finally got a whole new set of WHITE dishes that I wanted for the longest time from Ikea!
Decided to do a little fine-dining styled dinner for my family! Twee Bak was on offer that day at Giant and there you go: Crispy Pork on Bed of Rosti with Roasted Carrots.


And this is by far the most random thing I did! (23rd July 2009)

My Parents woke me up really early: 9.45am (Ok, not THAT early but I slept at 5am last night coz was trying to complete my project) to just to go Pulau Ubin!!!

My dad wanna visit the Tua Pek Gong temple there and thus, everyone who were at home were mobilised...

Not that I mind coz I love the great air and greeneries of Ubin, and I am actually quite keen to go back to the temple that we used to frequent back in my poly days... But I am simply TOOOOOOOO BUSY!! Ahhh... I need a break.... Desperately....

And over there, we went to another new temple that was introduced by my dad's friend's wife.. She claimed that the fortune teller there is like super "ZHUN" and asked us to go too!

Heee.. I am quite a sucker for fortune telling! Too bad I can't remember my birth time.. So have to go another time...

I intend to go with fellow 同志s： Alex and Terri!

One nice thing about the place is that they dun overcharge, only $12 to 批八字(life analysis). And for those really poor folks who cannot even afford that amount but need guidance, they can pay any amount they can... Not forceful about the money at all.. That is a nice change to this ultra monetary society ehz?

Check out some of the pictures we took:

Raymond (My Second Bro) and Me. Trying to position to "make" our face smaller than each others' in the picture! But being the owner of this blog, of course I choose the one that I am smaller in! Hahaha....

Raymond and Dad at the Jetty.

Mum and Dad at our Ubin Fav Haunt: Tua Pek Gong Temple

Me 自拍at the Tua Pek Gong Temple

Haha... Love this shot! Isn't my Mummy Sooooooooo UBER CUTE!!!! Love her!!!!!

We were on our way to the new temple in the van... It's min $5 per way. If more than 5 pax, its $1 per pax... Quite reasonably priced...


Heee... And how can I resist to use another great 自拍shot to end this blog? Nice right? =P

Alright... Back to work now!!! Aargh....

G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra

G.I. Joe is storming to town come 7 August 09!
Fans who are fond of real cool actions be sure to check it out!
For now, check out a really fun G.I. Joe quiz at http://www.gijoemovie.com/intl/quiz/uk/ to find out which character you are! I happen to be Ripcord! Haha.. The buffed but not exactly that smart dude! Pretty accurate!! I'm not that buff (yet) but not that clever too! LOL!! =P

Kimchi Fried Rice

A magical collaboration between Chef Benny and Chef Arthur with the complements of super fresh and yummy Kimchi direct from Korea no less from Princess!

Plus, eggs, sausages, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, crabsticks and loads of sesame oil makes a DELICIOUS, healthy and fast lunch! Yum Yum!! =P

Free Breeks/ Seoul Garden/ Fresh Bulgoggi Membership

Hi all!

Haven't got the time to sit down and blog about my super hectic life lately, but saw this in an email and think its great to share! Go apply your membership and enjoy the perks!

PS: I have no idea what the perks are, but I applied anyway since its free.. Typical Singaporean lah... Haha.. Good stuff must share ehz? Especially when it is free! =P

Email Message:

"For food lovers. Don't miss the membership opportunity

Dear all Please go to this website to apply the free membership card. U will not need to spend a specific amount to get the card as it is a promotion period.It is under seoul garden, breeks cafe etc. After 31 of May, if you want this card, u will have to spend $70. www.zingrill.com.sg/preferredmembers "

I am Married.... NOT! *WinkZ* =P

Arthur loves taking pictures! Especially those that I look good in. So this is my latest set of gorgeous pictures!

We somehow resembles the lil kid couple from Precious Moments... Must be our hair and that innocent white themed look.

And NOPE, I am definitely NOT married. Not even remotely gonna.. yet... Haha.. The female lead in this pictures is none other than my best bimbo poly mate TANG MENG LAI! *TaaDah!*

We spent the whole day with the team of great people from Photo Terrain at various interesting outdoors of Singapore to get these amazing shots done. And they are gonna use it for their new studio which is opening soon!

Keke.. Really really fun finally being a model of the day! A lil part of my fantasy finally came true! And even more so when your partner is someone whom u have known for years and is able to crap through the day with you admist relentless pranks and hilarious jokes!

Of course, a definite bonus is that she is pretty! Well, pretty PRETTY and pretty SILLY too... If you know what I mean! (Think: Bimbo) Hahaha... *Evil GrinZ*

Oh, and Meng Lai is actually gonna be a REAL bride to her beau Ash comes end of this yr! Sweet thing!

Well, so if any of you peps are tying the knot too and looking for your wedding photographer, you know where to go! You can also check out more of the portfolios of Photo Terrain at http://phototerrain.livejournal.com.