Korean Drama -You're Beautiful

I bought this Korean drama DVD on Friday while at Causeway Point as i had read good reviews of the drama online and that it had received high ratings when it was shown in Korea last year. The DVD set with English subtitles cost only S$29.90/- instead of original S$49.90/- . I started watching the drama yesterday and was hooked and loves the songs in the drama :>






I really love watching the two main leads Mi Nam and Tae Kyung as it was so comical how Tae Kyung describes Mi Nam as a disaster zone and was so afraid of her in the begining and Mi Nam can't help getting into alot of funny incidents and dragging Tae Kyung along. They really make such a cute couple and it was so sweet whenever Tae Kyung tries to help Mi Nam out even though he tries hard to stay away from her. This drama will also be showing on cable TV Starhub Channel 825 from 19 May 2010, every Wednesdays to Fridays at 7pm.

This drama was aired in Korea from October 7th to November 26th 2009 on the Korean network SBS. It starred Park Shin-hye, Jang Geun Suk, Lee Hong Ki and Jung Yong Hwa. Tae Kyung and On Yu are in search of a new member for their idol group, A.N.JELL. However, their new band member Mi Nam suffers an injury at the last moment. So Mi Nyu, his twin sister, is asked to step in for her brother. The rest of the drama follows the behind-the-scenes life of an idol group.

Go Mi Nyu is a sister-in-training. When her twin brother Go Mi Nam successfully auditions into the musical band A.N.JELL but is forced to leave for the United States to correct a botched plastic surgery effort, she is approached by his manager to pose as Mi Nam for the duration of his recovery. Against her wishes, Mi Nyu accepts in order to fulfill her brother's dream of finding their mother. Now, posing as Mi Nam, Mi Nyu enters the group A.N.JELL and meets its members; Hwang Tae Kyung, Kang Shin Woo and Jeremy.

Initially disliked by Tae Kyung, the group's leader and composer, Mi Nyu slowly falls in love with him, only to find herself entangled in a love triangle between him and Shin Woo. Jeremy also harbors a one-sided love for her despite not knowing she's a girl. Additionally, Mi Nyu finds herself rivaled against Yoo He Yi, an actress who also has feelings for Tae Kyung.

An official website for idol band A.N.JELL (http://www.anjells.com) from the drama was also launched. The webpage, which can be viewed in four different languages including Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese, features the profile of the four members of the band, a news board and a message board, as well as photographs and videos of A.N.JELL.

Jang Keun Suk & Park Shin Hye - Grand Opening of A.N.JELL Official Website

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(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27re_Beautiful_(TV_series))

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(Source: http://www.hancinema.net/idol-band-a-n-jell-opens-official-website-22976.html)

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Ramen Lunch At MOF

Get Happy with This Feel-Good Snack

Which nosh makes you happier -- carrot sticks or potato chips? If you want to feel happy for more than a minute, go for the sticks.

Why? Because research shows that the potato chips could be bringing you down. It seems that certain foods may bump up the risk of clinical blues. And junk food and sweets are high on that list, according to a recent study.

You Are What You . . .
In the study, researchers characterized the typical diets of middle-aged volunteers as either "whole food" -- meaning he or she tended to eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, and fish -- or as "processed food" -- meaning the study participant favored fried foods, sweets, refined grains, processed meat, and high-fat dairy. For the next 5 years, the researchers tracked the participants to see who became depressed and who didn't. The results? The junk-food junkies were 58 percent more likely to be down in the dumps. (Wondering whether you're a candidate for counseling or some other type of mood therapy? Take this quiz to find out.)

How Good Food Helps
Researchers suspect a healthy diet helps ward off the blues in several ways. First, produce-heavy diets deliver lots of folate, which enhances communication between brain cells. Second, fruits and veggies are also packed with antioxidants, which are linked to lower rates of depression. And finally, there's fish. Lots of research has shown that long-chain omega-3 fats, found in abundance in fish, may defend against depression by reducing inflammation in the brain. (Next time you need a nibble, try this mood-boosting snack.)

Watch this video for tips on swapping out unhealthy fats for healthy fats.

(Source: http://www.realage.com/tips/get-happy-with-this-feel-good-snack)

Finally Forced Myself To Start Exercising :>

I could not resist taking some pictures while at the beach :>

Wonder Girls - Nobody MV

(Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuT0-WsS17A&feature=related)

My Favourite Bookstore - Page One At Vivo City

Loves the cozy decor, i can always spend hours at the store unlike in other bookstores. Below are pictures i took of some of my latest purchases at Page One last week :>

I have been interested in reading more books on Ancient Egypt and its pyramids since i went for the Quest for Immortality exhibition recently at the museum.

I could not resist getting this cute My Melody gloves and handphone cover :>

On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts

I just finished reading this book yesterday and it was again really enjoyable reading Sheila Roberts' books. It really leaves me looking forward to reading more of her books :> In On Strike for Christmas, the husbands' awkward, often disastrous handling of routine tasks their wives normally do for Christmas was really comical and i found myself laughing while reading! I also loves how the writer tries to emphasize the importance of not taking the little things in life and your love ones for granted.

Christmas is fast approaching and many of the women in the town of Holly are bracing themselves for stress, overwork, and very little understanding or appreciation from the men in their lives. But then inspiration hits. Joy Robertson, Laura Fredericks, and their knitting buddies decide to “go on strike” and give the men an opportunity to see firsthand what it takes to make the holidays merry and bright.

Soon other women are joining in and husbands all over town are getting a crash course in decorating, shopping, and what to wear to see Santa, and are searching frantically for an interpreter to translate the mysteries of holiday recipes. The men may just come to appreciate the holidays after walking a mall in their wives’ high heels. But maybe the women will learn something, too...

(Source: http://www.sheilasplace.com/)

Song I'm Currently Listening To On My Iphone

Olivia You and Me MV

I love her voice and the songs in her new album :>



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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sre1IM0pIU&feature=related)

Loves The New Chicken Chop with Mushroom Sauce Paired With Spaghetti In Cream Sauce At Xin Wang

Great Buys At Shiseido's Takashimaya Promotions

I wrote about Shiseido's White Lucent Range yesterday and decided to get its Booster Set when i was at Takashimaya earlier since it is retailing at S$200/- instead of S$238 till 6 May 2010! I also took the opportunity to try out its skin check to find out more about my skin condition and needs. I also bought the moisturiser with sunscreen from the same range and the purifying mask and loves the free gifts that comes with my purchases :>


I can't wait to start trying out the products and hopefully i will be able to see the benefits soon. I was told by the sales staff that i should be able to see the benefits to my skin tone within 2 to 8 weeks of using the products. Below is more information about the Takashimaya Promotions i found from Shiseido's Facebook Page:

Radiant Surprise: from Friday 30 April to Thursday 6 May 2010

Boost your skincare regime with these exclusive sets.

Exclusive $200 specials:
Purchase Shiseido White Lucent Booster Set or Basic set (see below) at $200 each and receive bonus gifts!

Booster Set (Save $38):
Brightening Balancing Softener Enriched W + Intensive Spot Targeting Serum
Bonus Gifts: Receive a travel size cleanser, day moisturizer and night moisturizer worth $50.

Basic Set (Save $21):
Brightening Cleansing Foam W + Brightening Balancing Softener Enriched W + Brightening Moisturizing Cream W
Bonus Gifts: Receive a travel size serum and night moisturizer worth $65!

Spot Check:

Make your way down to Shiseido Counter at Takashimaya for a complimentary skin check. You will find out the melanin level of your skin and also receive a 3 pc sample after the session.

Please call 6735 1039 at the Shiseido Counter at Takashimaya to make your appointment now!

*This promotion is not in conjunction with any other offers, discounts or promotions. All gifts are limited to one set per customer, while stocks last.