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Cast:

Nicholas Hoult, Anthony Hopkins, Ben Kingsley, Felicity Jones

Director:

Eran Creevy

Genre:

Action/ Thriller

Release:

23-02-2017

Running Time:

99 minutes

Distributor:

WDS

Language:

English(Sub: Chinese)

Synopsis

After a heist goes terribly wrong, Casey Stein (Nicholas Hoult) finds himself on the run from a ruthless gang headed by mob boss Hagen (Anthony Hopkins). Now Casey has precious cargo that belongs to Hagen, who will stop at nothing to retrieve it. Left with no choice, Casey calls his former employer and drug smuggler Geran (Ben Kingsley) to protect his long-time girlfriend Juliette before Hagen gets his hands on her. Casey sets out on an adrenaline-fueled car chase on the German highways to save the love of his life before it's too late.

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I organized a movie event for the company and chose this movie as it was the movie which best fit our criteria - within the timeslot we want, within walking distance from lunch place, genre suit both genders and not watched by anyone yet.

You see, the downside of finding a movie which no one had watched before aka newly released film (I couldn't even find it in the Wikipedia!), would be to accept a risk that this might be B to C grade movie, which unfortunately in this case it turned out to be so!

We were conned by the name of Anthony Hopkins, thinking that it should be worthy but alas he didn't even appear in a lot of scenes in the movie! It didn't help that the drinks at that cinema also offer lower than expected quality of drinks and nachos... :(

How do I describe this? Hmm, cheesy and cheap thrill, better off watching the Korean dramas at home!

Well, at least the actor and actress are still watchable and we got to go back early after the show... haha...

Lunch at Carousel

Pulled off a lunch and movie event in just 1.5 weeks for a group of 50! So proud of ourselves (me and another colleague)! :)

Lunch was at Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts. The spread (halal) was quite good!

There were additional people who came and there was a moment where there were not enough seats... something to take note of in future!


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Every end of Nov, the company would promote kindness and care to all staff. Like every campaign, there would be a color tagged to it and this was yellow. The kindness movement, called Care day is quite spectacular as there would always be a yellow mascot, a group of ambassadors wearing yellow holding yellow balloons distributing yellow cards and yellow flowers to spread love and care for one another in the office.

This was the 3rd year that they started this and I only realized recently at a staff conference that the mascots were different each year! Haha, of course, me being me, I must have taken photos of them, in fact I had done so for all the 3 years! I went into my repositories and dug the pictures out... here's me with Winnie the Pooh (2011), Singa (2012) and Minion (2013)! :)




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O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

We run a contest a few weeks back to name a new system in the company.

The entries came in with some amazingly surprising names, one of which was "ROMEO".

Now there was a poll going on and we were getting worried... as Romeo is now the hot favorite!

I mean Romeo is a nice name but didn't he, the famous character by William Shakespeare committed suicide? Erm, I'm not sure if it's a good idea to name a system after a character with such a tragic ending. You wouldn't want to relate such a tragedy to your system who shares the same name.

Let's just hope that the runner up will catch up, the poll is still on!


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Off.To.Work

真是好事多磨！DC's office was closed today because of the Deepavali Public Holiday and we were planning for an off day together but it didn't seem to work out like what we wanted!

Firstly, the place that he planned to go for breakfast was not opened on Mondays. Never mind, we managed to pick another restaurant.

Then came an announcement that the staff conference will be held today and everybody was highly encouraged to attend. This was fine because there happened to be a meet-the-parents session at A's centre and I was excused for the event.

I was all ready for my off day when news came that I had to cancel my leave plan because of some cyber security alert that would happen tomorrow!

With no choice, all plans were ruined by the "anonymous", I cancelled my leave, better prepared myself for the battle and, attended the staff conference.

The full day plan with DC was shrunk to just dinner. But, still it was a nice and warm one (better than nothing!). We ate at Ding Tai Fung. Their Xiao Long Bao are still the best! :)


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What coincidences!

2 amazing discoveries yesterday and today!

Discovery 1:
We never knew of each other's existence until now! I'm talking about my new colleague who was surprisingly, my neighbor. She stayed 2 floors below us all those years when we were at our old place! I only got to know it yesterday. What small world!

Discovery 2:
DC's good friend was going to meet his friend who stays near my in-laws place. Little did we realise that his friend was staying just directly opposite to my in-laws! Our A had a fun time waving "Hi" to this uncle and watching his movements from his grandparent's kitchen today! Small world again!


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It was the first time I had seen so much mangosteens!

Believe it or not, it's the first time I ate it too! I've eaten many durians (king of fruits) before but never mangosteens.

I didn't know that they look like a flower when opened up. Pretty! Worthy of the name Queen of fruits! :)

Some notes about Mangosteen:
- Very low in calories. Contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, but rich in dietary fiber which can be very important for people who are concerned about putting on excess body weight.
- Good in vitamin C. Vitamin-C is a powerful water soluble anti-oxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against flu-like infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.
- Fresh fruit is a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and folates. These vitamins are acting as cofactors help body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
- A very good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese and magnesium. Potassium in an important component of cell and body fluids helps control heart rate and blood pressure; thus offers protection against stroke and coronary heart diseases
- Helps to overcome Allergies, Arthritis, Back Pain, Diabetes, Migraines, Fibromyalga, Chronic Fatigue, Low Energy Levels, Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
- Known to work well as an antidepressant, it has a strong antiviral effect.
- Helps to heal ulcers, lowers cholesterol and high blood pressure.


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My disappearance says it all... I have been busy and very busy with work these 2 weeks!

Finally, one of the loads (Audit) was taken off today and I can now concentrate more on the other projects that I was working on. It was a relief, you couldn't imagine the stress that built up over the past 2 weeks! I was so 'lucky' to have been picked 2 projects (out of 3) to be audited and I was the one responsible for coordinating with the auditor and getting ready the venue, presentation venue and materials for the day!

It was a happy day for me too, cos I didn't have to bother about work after work! :) It's been such a long while!

I'm having flu and sore throat now. Now that my audit was done, I was thinking if I should take a day off to stay at home to rest...


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Gardens By The Bay

We went back to the Gardens By the Bay, this time with my parents and sis.

We explored the places we didn't manage to go to last week. We went to the OCBC Skyway, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. The admissions were paid for or subsidized by the company. :)

The OCBC Skyway was very high and my sis and I actually had the frights walking on it! Sis gave up after the group photo was taken and she went down to wait for us.

We had a nice family photo there too.

Love this pict that DC took of the skyway:

Next we went to the Flower Dome. We love this indoor air-conditioned garden! There were many nice flowers and it was very cooling place to rest our feet after the exposing ourselves to the hot sun outside!

A and B with me against the landscape design. A saw me squatting and imitated me.

Finally, the Cloud Forest!

We had a shock when we first stepped into the place! It was freezing cold at the foot of the waterfall!

We didn't quite like it there compared to the flower dome as it was too damp and cold inside. We left after we spiralled round the cloud forest.


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Family Day

We brought A and B and DC's parents to the company's family day.

This year, a carnival was set up at the new Singapore attraction "Gardens By the Bay". It's the first time we participated in the event. It was our first time to the Gardens By the Bay too.

It was drizzling in the morning and when we were there, the sun was scorching hot! As we arrived late, the seats at the tentage were all taken up. We had to take shade under the super trees.

There were performances, games, kids play (bouncy castle), lucky draw, food - free flow of iced water, potong ice-creams, popcorns, candy floss, hotdogs and buffet lunch.

There was also a photo booth. We took our family photo there.

However, we didn't have the time to go into the two domes, we'll be back. :)


[Edited 15 Oct 2012: We were so sotong (aka blur) that we forgot to take our family photo we took at the photo booth! Everyone thought it was with one of us, Ha! Fortunately, there's a softcopy that could be downloaded from the photo booth company website!]


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CNY Gathering

DC brought us to his CNY gathering at the HR Director's newly renovated house. I met them a number of times each year and knew most of them there... They love our A too. :)

DC forgot the CNY oranges (and I thought he purposely didn't want to bring them as he earlier said there was no need to when I reminded him. He thought it was only a normal gathering although it was held during the CNY.) Luckily we met his colleague outside who brought his oranges and we went in with him and the oranges. :P

We had the lo hei there, A also joined in the fun. Not new to lo hei, he knows exactly what to do!


The four storey house is BIG and A has a terrific time running in and out the car porch and climbing up and down the stairs! We were very tired chasing him around but happy to see him enjoy himself so much. However, it's a pity DC didn't have much time interacting with his colleagues then!


We brought our maid there too. She was probably the most comfortable one of us three! DC had to run around with our son and I had to follow behind them with my daughter while our maid stayed in the air-conditioned entertainment room with a packet of red date tea, watched HK drama on the TV, had time to eat her good lunch and even received a red packet! This makes me wonder if we need to review her work scope and assigned her with more child caring work esp when we are outside? Hmm...


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It was a retro night at the annual X'mas party at the Bontanic Gardens. As usual, there's this photo booth and we wasted no time in taking this family photo before DC gets busy with his duties for the night. (He was part of the organizing committee this year!) :)

Thank God I had a pokka dot dress that I could still fit in! Otherwise, it's difficult to find one that could fit a preggie! :P I just had to find matching pink earrings and a huge hairband.

We bought a singlet for A and matched it with a part of shorts that looked tailored and wore a short-sleeved shirt over him. That settles the look.


As for DC, he bought a short sleeved shirt last minute at G2000. Simple! :)

Every one gets a prize at the party. DC won himself a dining voucher at the Grand Hyatt! Still good although we were secretly hoping (so is every one else) for the grand prize - an iPad2!


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We've built a car racing track today!

We were on a retreat at the Orchid Country Club and one of the activities was to build a race track. Rather, it's half a race track. We were divided into two teams and each team were to construct half the race track and joined them into one. We had great fun. I was surprised that this activity was arranged as the job was too tedious for me, a preggie. So, I volunteered myself for the decoration work. But, alas! It was no easy job too. I had to squat up and down and ended up having muscle ache! If I had the time and energy, maybe I would have planted racing flags along the side walls! Nevertheless, it was still fun, we had a draw! :) Some photos to share:

The materials


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Work in progress


The constructed track


The fun part is really watching the car racing in action! :)


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I went up on the Flyer again, it's my 5th time there! :)

It's our last day at the makeshift office and we wasted no time at celebrating this by popping over to the next door flyer for a free flight.

It's a new experience every time there. Unlike my last time there, there is an new and interesting discovery gallery this time. It covers quite a large area, with history and facts about the flyer and Singapore's past. I'm impressed by the high-tech beams and interactive image projections.




As usual, it's photo time in 165 meters off ground! :)

Group Photo


Sayonara to the Pit


Sticks and Steels against the Skyline - The standard photo in flyer for me


MBS - I wonder when will I go there?


A big compass in the capsule!


The work in progress area


Oh, what are they taking pictures of? Did you know that if you look at Conrad from afar, you'll see the number 13 on its exterior?




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Here's what we submitted for this for the last activity and hehe, we got first for this, all thanks to the very creative artist, Danny!



I met a fellow colleague who attended the same Orientation camp as me years ago. We filled each other in with what we missed out. She had given birth not too long after me and just came back from one year no-pay leave. I then realised I've not met her for two years since the last time we met each other at the same course. Time flies! Also found out that she and my colleague were the game organizers of this event... and very coincidentally, the table which I was seated had 3 Raymonds! They were easy targets to pick when volunteers for the games were requested, ha!

Anyway, I had a fun afternoon attending the group event today, food was not bad but I felt that the session is a little too draggy towards the end. The bosses wanted us to hear our comments and luckily Patrick's gesture saved us from further delay from going home! :P


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Another account of my absent-mindedness. I actually forgot to bring along my laptop to work and discovered it only when I got off the bus! And, to think that I thought I forgot to bring my token and I forgot my locker keys just weeks ago!

Of course, I went back to get my laptop but felt it was a waste of time to travel back to office. So, I applied for telecommuting today and it was instantly approved. :) Love this work arrangement that was only recently (Nov or Dec last year) implemented!

Anyway, I felt like a nomad worker since we shifted to the temporary office. I was trained to be so mobile that I could work just anywhere as long as I have a seat and Internet access. So, working anywhere is no difference to me.

I worked from home till lunch and fortunately that day, when I went back, Baby was still sleeping. By the time he woke up at 10:30am, I was already in my study room working. He didn't know I was in the house. When I came out from my room for lunch, his expression was like "Why are you at home at this time?" and his gaze followed me where I went. So cute! However, he started to get clingy to me afterwards... that's when I knew I should escape (if not I can't do work)...

My parents picked me up for lunch and Dad drove us to our favorite duck stall. As usual, there was a long queue but, we needn't queue cos my parents are regular customers. :)

After a full stomach, Dad ran some errands before he sent me to his house. That's where I worked after lunch. Full stop. That's my account on my day spent telecommuting. Love the flexibility to choose to work and I needn't wait till weekend to see my parents! :)


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We had a long day at the Orchid Country Club today.

Fortunately, the activities were not too strenuous. It was quite fun in fact! We had a good time laughing...

Program:
Ice breaker - Form groups of different numbers upon call, self intro and pictorial representation of now and future
DISC profile analysis
Role playing of different scenarios and types
Avatar City Challenge - City Modeling
Wisdom Council - What is good about the team, what can we do to improve?

The only game played was the Avatar city. The aim was to stay alive and co-exist with the Aliens by submitting our proposal to the Aliens. Haha, our group won! :)

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Our flag:


And we had a jingle for it too! Had to really thank the marketing people (aka Phua Chu Kangs) for putting up such a good "show"! :)


Now I know why DC and I behave differently and that's because we are in the different quadrants! So, what DISC type are you?


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It seems that I'm forever doing packing since Nov! First was that my parents are moving house, now is that my office is moving, soon will be that we are moving baby room and for CNY!

Everyone in office is in a mad rush to pack the official files by the deadline tomorrow. Hate packing! You know what results from packing? Cuts on my leg and hands, arrghhh!


And, I've got 16 boxes so far worth of files. Next week, will be another round of packing, this time for personal belongings. I foresee another 2-4 boxes!


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X'mas Eve Celebrations

We had our Christmas celebration in office at 12noon.

There were the usual christmasy food like turkey, ribs, hams, log cakes and other food like sushi, pro-biotic chicken, chicken wings and tarts...





There were door gifts too this year. The cut papers were done by a colleague's korean wife, nice!


After the lunch, I went last minute shopping for gift wraps and headed home to prepare for the night.

At night, we went to a good friend's wedding celebration at Sheraton. She's the last of the gang to get married, finally settle down after 11 years of courtship! Congrats! :D





And we are ready to count down to X'mas! Merry X'mas everyone!


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What a Mob!

This is a follow-up post from the last one we published...

We wore these cool outfits to our underworld rendezvous last week. Ha, we played mobsters from head to toe! :P



DC as Traid Boss:
I think DC has the easiest time gathering his props. Hats and vests can be found in every shops that sell man shirts! He got his hat from a shop in Bugis ($18.90) and vest from Domanchi, Marina Square ($79).

He did however, had a little problem with choosing what stripped shirt to wear! :P

Skull and gun neck tag and chain from 77th Street. ($21.40)

Sub-total: $119.30


CP as Lady Punkster:
Initially, I wanted to get a tiered black tube dress with hat and a pair of boots and gloves. Too bad, I couldn't find a suitable dress. Thank God, I found the alternatives at 77th Street. :)

White top with tiered puff sleeves ($19.90), black vest with dangling blings on chest and chains on shoulder ($49.90), mini black skirt ($26.90), bangle ($24.90, we saw the same one at POA and the price is double!), necklace ($48), all from 77th Street, Bishan.

The hat is from M)phosis, $24.60. Sunglass is my own. I also bought black gloves from M)phosis but alas! I forgot totally about it until NOW! Cost me $41.90, what a waste! :(

Shoes from Charles n Keith, Bishan, $41.90. Socks from CitrusSox, Bishan, $7.90. I chose this combination over a pair of high-heeled boots . Saves me $40 and they are re-usable and allows me to carry Baby (my assessor y as usual) with ease! :)

Sub-total: $285.90


Baby A as Baby Boss:
A romper that we chanced upon a cart at Suntec at $22. I love to get rompers, they don't get out of place easily. :)

Baby gets a mini hat too. What's a mafia without his hat? I got it from Chameleon, 313 for $7.90. Mini hats are difficult to find now! I still remembered there were lots last year (what a difference one year makes!). DC hated it cos it's studded with "diamonds", ha! The hat is now sitting on top of the toy cow's head (fits perfectly).

Sub-total: $29.90

Guns and pistols from Toys 'R' Us.

We were hoping to win the best-dressed baby award... disappointed to know that the prize category was omitted this year!

Total damage = $435.10!!!


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