Monthly Archives: April 2013

Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Posted on April 29, 2013 by vickychong

I am currently taking a 6-week course with Coursera conducted by the author, Dan Ariely. This book is a part of a list of required reading assignments. If only all my textbooks were that much fun when I was in … Continue reading →

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How to age brilliantly – from O Magazine

Posted on April 25, 2013 by vickychong

I was waiting at the dentist yesterday, reading about the last episode of The Bachelor when a couple walked in and talked rather loudly with the ladies at the reception. I could feel the man’s eye on me as he walked … Continue reading →

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“I LOVE YOU, SWEETHEART”

Posted on April 23, 2013 by vickychong

My mother sent me this email: There was a group of women at a seminar on how to live in a loving relationship with your husband. The women were asked, ‘How many of you love your husbands?’ All the women raised their … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Lovers by Singapore Chinese Orchestra – A review

Posted on April 22, 2013 by vickychong

I read somewhere that it’s the music that emotes the feeling to any performance or movie. You may not have noticed the music but it’s the cause for that tightening of your chest, or that lump in your throat when … Continue reading →

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The Losada Ratio to A Good Relationship

Posted on April 15, 2013 by vickychong

I learn about the Losada Ratio from Ass Prof Maureen Neihart of NTU. In the papers last Saturday, she talked about the how one can be happier by looking at the Losada Ratio, which is the ratio of positive to negative statements we … Continue reading →

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I Give It A Year – Movie Review

Posted on April 13, 2013 by vickychong

This British movie had quite a good review in the local papers and Bee and I decided we should catch it. This movie is not your exactly your usual romcom or chick-flick. But it was an enjoyable evening with laugh-out-loud scenes … Continue reading →

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动力火车 Power Station concert

Posted on April 8, 2013 by vickychong

(Photo from ME Club) Firstly, I must state that Compass Ballroom at RWS is a bad place to hold a concert. Not only is the floor not elevated, the design of the cavernous room leaves those at the two extreme sides … Continue reading →

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Sungkyunkwan Scandal Korean Drama

Posted on April 6, 2013 by vickychong

I just finished watching this drama on KBS encore, based on the recommendation of my aunt, who told me rightly I’ll enjoy it. When it was first shown on KBS two years ago, I didn’t follow as I do not … Continue reading →

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Pain in the arse

Posted on April 1, 2013 by vickychong

A friend just whatsapped me with the good news that she had completed her three months of radiation at NCC today for her treatment of a malignant tumour on her thigh. She now looks forward to recuperating. Two days ago, … Continue reading →

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