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      7 Apr 2009

      New local bar

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      I think I've found my new local bar! I've been meaning to check out Heathers for a while now. I pass it every day on my way home from work and have been intrigued by the fact there's no markings/signs on the outside but there are always colored lights shining dimly through the frosted windows on the inside, sending a signal to people that there's something in there! Went with a friend tonight while killing time before watching 24 (which by the way is not as good as previous seasons, but still makes 1hr of good TV drama).

      It was pretty quiet (it is Monday afterall!) but had a nice atmosphere and friendly service so I think I'll definitely go back. Was also intrigued by the fact they had this photo of a bear on the back wall??

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      5 Apr 2009

      Reminds me of good times

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      5 Apr 2009

      Taking it in a few inches

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      It's so hard to find a good tailor in NYC. Tailors are practically on every street corner and often in shop together with a laundromat, but good ones are few and far between. If it's just a simple alteration you need, such as taking up a pair of jeans, then you're set. But if you need anything more complex be sure to shop around.

      How do you shop around you say? You have to go on gut feel. Today I walked into 2 different tailor shops before handing over my precious new jacket to a third. The first guy gave me a spiel about how difficult the alteration would be (I was asking them to shorten the sleeves which involved taking out the silky lining and removing a button and also to tighten the sleeve diameter) and as a result said it would cost $50. It all just seemed like too much hassle for him, yet they were trying to book me in, so I said forget it. The second tailor had a little shop in a corner of a laundromat and was quite panicky when I started describing what I wanted to do so I left.

      The third place was a dingy little shop, so small if you blinked you'd miss it. It smelt kind of musky inside and there was a small Italian guy sitting behind a pile of jackets stacked so high they almost hid him. He came across as quirky and honest and immediately started pinning my jacket here and there and making suggestions on where it should be taken in. I got the impression he'd been doing this all his life. He was quietly confident and really friendly so I left it with him. And he's only charging $20.

      Hopefully I'm not jumping the gun, but I have a feeling my jacket will come back just fine :) Will update next week.

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      3 Apr 2009

      Baby pics

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      Mum and dad just dug up these baby pics for me. Not a care in the world...how times have changed *sigh*

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      1 Apr 2009

      Can I take your wrong order, please?

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      I feel sorry for the delivery guy who came round tonight. He clearly
      had been given the wrong apartment number (I'm apt 3e but maybe the
      food order was for 3d??).

      He kept buzzing my apt from the intercom downstairs and I kept
      ignoring him because I wasn't expecting anyone. Someone must have let
      him in by chance and then he rang my door. This whole process took
      about 15min only to have me tell him sorry I didn't order anything.
      Poor guy.

      I told him to try 3a or 3d. Hopefully it was for one of them!

      Sent from my iPhone

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      31 Mar 2009

      24 parody... brilliant.

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      29 Mar 2009

      Aussie bdays

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      It seems like March/April is the time for birthdays. It was my birthday, and Dave's, a few weeks ago and Freda and Olivia's are coming up this week. So we decided a joint celebration was in order.

      We started the night with a nice civilized dinner at The Kingswood. I even wore a long sleeved shirt. The place was interesting and it had a very tv/film/media vibe to it. Everyone was "really, really, ridiculously good looking". We even saw a "celeb", although were all a bit mehh about it (the editor of Marie Claire).

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      The inside of The Kingswood. This wall was pretty interesting. Not sure if it's meant that we're looking into a room or looking out. I think it's the windows which are throwing me off. I guess it's meant to be looking into an enclosure. That thing you see in the window is a peacock.

      Next we headed to an awesome little Sake bar called Decibel. Contrary to its name, the music was at the perfect volume - it was nice to be able to have a conversation without shouting. According to my two friends who had lived in Japan for some time, the place was very authentic (except for the music and service. Service wasn't bad, but it wasn't up to Japanese standards). I didn't realize how many different kinds of Sake there were, and I think I'm beginning to get addicted to edamame. yumm.

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      Following that we went back to Beauty Bar, a place I've been frequenting a lot lately. It was jam packed last night, pumping out some 80s classics and we got to witness some very not-funky dancing (and Olivia's imitation of it). Unfortunately, when we got there the manicurist was just finishing up for the night (normally you can get a drink and your nails done for $10)!

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      27 Mar 2009

      Friday lunch

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      Being Friday a few of us decided to take a leisurely 2hr lunch at
      French restaurant, Les Sans Culottes. The food was delicious but I
      think the highlight was definitely the appetizer we had to share.

      The photo doesn't really do it justice but as you can see that's a lot
      of sausage. Appropriately it was called the "sausage tree" :)

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      27 Mar 2009

      Spring

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      Is Spring almost here? I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I
      checked todays weather. 7 deg now but top of 18!!!!

      Really looking forward to warmer weather!

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      24 Mar 2009

      What's wrong with this picture?

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      Looks like beer right? Look again. A friend of mine ordered English
      breakfast tea during our Sunday brunch and it came in a beer mug.
      Classy.
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    Sometimes geek, sometimes chic. I'm a third culture kid - born in Malaysia, grew up in Australia, worked in London and am now in NYC. I love traveling to places strange and unknown and having unforgettable random adventures.

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