Elections in Singapore were scheduled for March 1948, at which time a new constitution would go into effect. That document called for an Executive Council of colonial officials and a Legislative Council comprising nine officials and thirteen nonofficials, four nominated by the governor, three chosen by the chambers of commerce, and six elected by adult British subjects who had been resident in Singapore for one year prior to the election. The appointed governor retained power over certain items and veto power over the proceedings of the Legislative Council.

The MDU, by then a communist front organization, boycotted the elections and organized mass rallies opposing the new constitution. The moderate Progressive Party was formed in August 1947 by British-educated business and professional men who advocated gradual constitutional reform aimed at eventual self-government. Of the six elected seats on the Legislative Council, three were won by independents and three by Progressives, the only party to contest the elections. In the first municipal election in 1949, the Progressive Party won thirteen of the eighteen seats on the twenty-seven member municipal commission. Voter interest was very low in both elections, however, with only about 10 percent of those eligible registering to vote.

Meanwhile, the MCP had abandoned the moderate stance advocated by its secretary general Lai Teck, who was replaced in March 1947 by Chin Peng. Soon after, it was discovered that Lai Teck had not only disappeared with the party's funds but also been a double agent, serving both the Japanese and the British. Following the establishment of the Federation of Malaya in February 1948, Singapore's communist leaders moved to the peninsula where they reactivated the MPAJA and began fomenting acts of violence and terrorism. This led to the declaration of a State of Emergency in Malaya on June 18 and in Singapore a week later. Although the twelve-year struggle was largely confined to the peninsula, restrictions were placed on meetings and strikes, and the detention of individuals without trial was permitted under the Emergency regulations.

The MCP was proscribed by the colonial government in Singapore, and the MDU, fearing the same fate, voluntarily dissolved itself. Left-wing political movements were thus stifled, and the only political party that arose to challenge the Progressives was the Singapore Labour Party formed in 1948. Like the Progressive Party, its positions were moderate and its leadership mostly British educated. Nevertheless, as a result of personal squabbles and factions, the Singapore Labour Party had largely disintegrated by 1952.

The number of elected seats in the Legislative Council was increased to nine in 1951, and the Progressive Party won six of the nine seats in the election that year. The membership of the party never numbered more than about 4,000, the majority of whom were upper or middle class and British educated. The interests of the members of the Legislative Council and the leadership of the Progressive Party were so closely aligned with those of the colonial government that they were out of touch with the masses. Participation in politics was restricted to Straits-born or naturalized British subjects who were literate in English. This exclusion of immigrants and those not educated in English meant that, in the late 1940s, about one-half of Singapore's adult population was disenfranchised. )
http://workmall.com/wfb2001/singapore/singapore_history_political_awakening.html

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Y Chinese Saying: Dun say in the first place then

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Y To you

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To the current gf of my past poor investment,

I have never blogged about my real feelings with regards to this. Anyway, i can be countable to myself, I am not like others who snatch other bfs away and i have certainly moved on. Such a guy like him can never be relied upon. Once he commits a mistake, you just simply can't trust him. I applaud you for your courage to continue this relationship. Whether it turns out well or otherwise is none of my concern.

In response to your blog, i am definitely not that brainless, immature person who tagged you... If you are that capable, check out that person's IP address who tagged you.. You would definitely know it is not mine.. I would never have tagged you so that you would not know my IP address.. Yes, i have moved on. How about you? Have you truly moved on? Who knows that tagger is another of your enemies, a partner whom you yourself have let down...


C'mon, i dun want to know what's going on in your lives? And for that sake, i did not even ask for my precious science notes back for fear of getting poisioned.. They'd probably be somewhere in land refills, decomposing to the simplest matter... IF they are not, well good. You can save them for yourself... I get As for both my Science subjects by studying those notes...

Btw, somehow i need to see ur blog, not to see the sweetness or bitterness between the two of you, but to see whether do you blog negative remarks about me, and yes you do, you put up my pic, you hate this narcissistic bitch of me... And why, i blogged abt something you have done in the past and now, you are blogging about me. Fine, go ahead.. Who knows you might set up another profile for me in some s-w-i-n-g-e-r-s club... And then my online counter will register another 200 hits in one day... Then i will say thank to you. Ha.

Then why do you check my blog every now and then? Send me lewd mails through those like-minded websites as you? I have already voiced out my discontent, but yet these have not stopped... I will never send such stuff like you.. I dun surf such webbies ..

Tsk Tsk.. and you know what, it's a joke to be talking to you through here when i am not that mindless person that tagged you...

I'm warning you, If you should take adverse actions against me when i am not that tagger, making nuisiance calls to my phone or house, i will not hesitate to call the police. . How can you make me take the rap for others' actions? Well, hand everything to the police. I'm innocent.

I can definitely swear that i am not that person who tagged you.

It's up to you to believe. I have certainly wasted enough precious time blogging this to you.

If this doesn't get into your head, nothing will.

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Y Hi people

Published by SassyTeacher at Saturday, August 06, 2005 4:37 PM
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You know who you are,

Thanks for dropping by my blog..

Hope things are going well for you..

God bless.. : )

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Y My love life? True? Unreal?

Published by SassyTeacher at 3:36 PM
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http://astrology.yahoo.com/astrology/


Monthly Love for July, 2005
Provided by Astrology.com Yearly Love


The 1st and 2nd, you're in a very social mode! You're going to parties, you're opening up to friends, you're telling your nearest and dearest what's happening in your heart. Just don't eat too many cheeseburgers while you do all this! Even if they're cheesy tofu burgers, one is enough! Remember: you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of anybody else -- even (or especially) a potential romantic partner! You could hear from somebody very intriguing (again) the 6th or the 9th. The 13th and 14th, you're looking really, really good -- it has a lot to do with how good you feel (which has everything to do with how well you've been treating yourself). Are you ready for romance? Somebody sure thinks so. The brief blues that hit the 20th will pass quickly and there's fun (maybe even romantic)days the 21st and 22nd. The 27th, you're going to have a great relationship talk. Wow! On the 30th, you're going to have another one -- with kissing!





Monthly Love for August, 2005
Provided by Astrology.com Yearly Love


You could be reaching loose ends, both romantically and emotionally on the 2nd and 3rd. Maybe there's just too much going on right now. Give yourself a breather and things will start sorting themselves out as the 5th approaches. The 9th and 10th, things undergo a 180-degree turnaround -- and suddenly romance is standing there right in front of you! Whoa! What does romance wear? Whatever it is, you like it to. So turn your flirt charm on and go to town. On the 14th, tell them straight up how you feel. It is kind of a scary thing to do, and if you feel down on the 17th, it could just be fear rearing its ugly head. It will pass -- and you did the right thing, as you'll see the 19th, when rollicking romance is in the cards. On the 23rd, you'll be doing some relationship defining, and by the 28th, get ready to feel really, romantically good.


Romantic CompatibilityProvided byAstrology.com
Libra & Aquarius

When Libra and Aquarius join in a love match, their relationship can serve to heighten and strengthen both Signs' consciousness. These two connect on a high mental level; they share a love of art, people and culture; they both abhor restrictive influences in their lives. They are likely to get along well because they have such similar needs and will not require more of one another than they're both willing to give. Both Signs are also very energetic, enthusiastic types; this relationship is not likely to become stagnant.

Both Aquarius and Libra are concerned with the betterment of the world and their fellow people. Aquarius is the most progressive thinker of the Zodiac, and they always have a new idea in the works. Libra is the diplomat of the Zodiac; abhorring conflict of any sort, they are born balancers (hence their Symbol, the Scales). Libra's urge to avoid conflict put together with a love of intellectual freedom can lead them to be somewhat indecisive at times; when this happens, more decisive Aquarius can step in and help Libra figure out which direction to turn. Libra can return the favor by smoothing Aquarius's occasionally ruffled feathers that result from the Water Bearer's idealistic thinking sometimes crashing down in the face of reality.

Libra is ruled by the Planet Venus (Love) and Aquarius is ruled by the Planets Uranus (Rebellion) and Saturn (Karma). This combination of influences can be an interesting and productive one; Libra and Aquarius should certainly take on other projects together than simply their love relationship, because they can make great things happen using their hearts, their urge for progress and their consciousness of the greater good. These two are an extraordinary duo for standing up for social justice or radical change in the community.

Both Libra and Aquarius are Air Signs. They have strong intellectual bonds to one another and constantly stimulate one another's ideas and communication styles and skills. Again, their ability to work together makes it obvious that these two Signs must take on larger projects in their life together -- they should concern themselves with the greater good. Libra can bring a certain balance to any undertaking that almost no other Sign is able to achieve. Aquarius and Libra together will also have many stimulating intellectual discussions about their interests and pursuits.

Libra is a Cardinal Sign and Aquarius is a Fixed Sign. Libra sets things into motion but may have trouble finishing them, which is what makes Aquarius's determined influence so positive: The Water Bearer has a great deal of follow-through and can take Libra's ideas and run with them to the end. These two work especially well together as they tend not to argue about who does what, who takes credit and who works behind the scenes versus out in the spotlight.

What's the best aspect of the Libra-Aquarius relationship? Their ability to work together as a team. Together they can learn much more than either Sign would alone. Their accomplishments and love of socializing and new projects make theirs a highly successful relationship.

Y Some jokes to tickle you

Published by SassyTeacher at 2:54 PM
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An attractive young girl, with her old aunt, entered the doctor's office.

"We have come for an examination" said the young girl.

"Alright," said the doctor. "Go behind that curtain and take your clothes off."

"No, not me" said the girl. "It's my old aunt here."

"Very well," said the doctor. "Madam, stick out your tongue."

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A Man joined a big Multi National Company as a trainee.

On his first day he dialed the pantry and shouted into the phone, "Get me a coffee quickly!"



The voice from the other side responded, "You fool you've dialed the wrong extension! Do you know who you're talking to, dumbo?"

"No", replied the trainee.

"It's the Managing Director of the company, you fool!"

The man shouted back, "And do you know who YOU are talking to,you fool?"

"No.", replied the Managing Director.

"Good!", replied the trainee who quickly put down the phone!

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Grandma and Grandpa were watching a healing service on TV. The evangelist called to all who wanted to be healed to go to their TV set, place one hand on the TV and the other hand on the body part where thy wanted to be healed.

Grandma got up and slowly hobbled to the TV placed her right hand on the set and her left hand on her arthritic shoulder that was causing her to have great pain.

Then Grandpa got up, went to the TV, placed his right hand on the set and his left hand on his crotch.

Grandma scowled at him and said, "I guess you just don't get it. The purpose of doing this is to heal the sick, not to raise the dead."

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An old man was sitting on a bench at the mall. A young man walked up to the bench and sat down. He had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red, pink, blue, yellow, purple. The old man just stared.


The young man said, "What's the matter old timer, never done anything wild in your life?

The old man replied, "Got drunk once and had sex with a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my son."

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Y 4 questions to test ur intellect

Published by SassyTeacher at 2:42 PM
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Below are 4 questions.
You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time and DON'T LOOK AT THE ANSWERS BEFORE TRYING.


Let's find out just how clever you really are.

First Question:
Very tricky maths!
Note: This must be done in your head only.
Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator.
Take 1000 and add 40 to it.
Now add another 1000.
Now add 30. Add another 1000.
Now add 20. Now add another
1000. Now add 10.
What is the total?









Answer: Did you get 5000? The correct answer is
actually 4100.
Don't believe it? Check with your calculator!
Today is definitely not your day.







Second Question:

You are participating in a race. You overtake the
second person. What position are you in?










Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you
are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second
person and you take his place, you are second!

Oi! Left your brains at home?















Third Question:

If you overtake the last person, then you are...?
















Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong.
Again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?!


Ayee Intellectual Vomit!















Maybe you will get the last question right?

Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3.Nini, 4. Nono.
What is the name of the fifth?














Answer: Nunu? (haha)

NO! Of course not. Her name is Mary. Read the question again.

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Y Citylink promos

Published by SassyTeacher at Friday, August 05, 2005 8:20 PM
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Come celebrate Singapore's 40th Birthday at CityLink Mall as we bring to you exciting offers and rewards to rejoice with the nation.
Be sure also to check out our six new stores and be spoilt with even more choices in your fashion, food and beauty indulgences!

GREAT OFFERS 27 July - 9 August

37 Degree #B1-33
Free pencil case with purchase of $40 and above.
Terms & conditions apply. While stocks last and on selected pencil case only.


BLUM #B1-39
Every $400 spent in a single receipt will entitle you to receive a tie.
Terms & conditions apply. While stocks last.


Capitol Optical #B1-65
40% discount on all sunglasses.
Terms & conditions apply. Discount not valid for promotional items & brands such as Alain Miki, Chanel & Oakley.


Fave Nails #B1-08
Deluxe Manicure & Pedicure SP: $40 UP: $55)
Terms & conditions apply. Valid from 3pm - 5pm from Mondays to Wednesdays. Not valid with other promotions and discounts.


Flash N Splash #B1-34
Free Roxy Shopping Bag worth $9.90 with minimum purchase of $40 and above in a single receipt.
Terms & conditions apply. Limited to 1st 100 customers. Limited to one per customer per receipt. While stocks last.


Gelare Café #B1-26B
Sandwiches @ $4.00 only (UP: $5.50)
Terms & conditions apply. Not valid on Tuesday & PH. Not valid for salmon & mushroom sandwich.


GDP #B1-04
Free Fronting Mug with purchase
of $40 and above.
While stocks last.


G N C # B1 -51
G N C herbal plus standardized Gingko Biloa 120mg 60's.SP:$40(UP:$59.60)
Terms & conditons apply.Not valid with any on-going promotions , VIPs Privileges, discount cards , discount /promotional vouchers.


Goldheart Jewelry#B1-35
$40 off every $400 spent.
Terms & conditions apply. Applicable for all regular priced items except wedding bands and nett priced items.


Hallmark #B1-55
Forever Friends - bathmat, jewelry box & clock SP:$40(UP:$61.70).
While stockslast.


HappyHouse#B1-57
Bathroom Set, handtowel & bath towel SP:$40(UP:$56.70) While stocks last.


PH#B1-26A
Every $40 purchase entitles to a 10% discount.


SOO Kee Jewellery #B1-29
40% discount on 18k white Gold Gem pendant SP:$118.80(UP:$198)


The Body Shop #B1-45
Strawberry Bundlea t$40(UP:$69.60)Terms & conditions apply. Not valid on sale and promotional items or with any membership discount , privileges and vouchers. Limited to 5 sets per customer and while stock lasts only.



TimeClub#B1-59
First 40 customers would be entitled to a Esprit Summer Collection Watch @ $40 (UP$99).
Term and conditions apply. While stocks last



SHOPPING REWARDS
Monthly Attraction Aug - Oct 2005
Simply spend $50 at CityLink Mall from now till end Oct and you stand to win an iPod mini every month. So hurry, redeem your chances at our Concierge now!


Everybody Wins 29 Jul - 9 Aug 2005

Every $40* spent at CityLink Mall from 29 Jul to 9 Aug will also entitle you to a FREE multi-coloured pouch!
* Terms & conditions apply.single or combined receipts on the same day purchase. While stocks last. Limited to one per shopper per day and for the first 500 shoppers only.



EVENT HIGHLIGHTS


The CLEO Cover Girl Search Makeover Sat, 13 Aug 2005

The Search is on again for the perfect face and personality to grace the cover of Singapore's best-selling young women's magazine. Enter the CLEO Cover Girl Search 2006 and you may win yourself $15,000 worth of prizes, including a $10,000 modelling contract. A chance to become Singapore's next top model doesn't come often, so seize it now!

GET A GORGEOUS PIC OF YOURSELF TO SEND IN Sign up for the CLEO Cover Girl Search Makeover on August 13 (11am-8pm) at CityLink Mall, West Atrium for just $30 and walk away with a goodie bag worth $96 (includes a full - sized red earth lippies, eyeshadow and skincare sachets, Levi's handphone pouch, CITIGEMS jewellery, a 250ml GOLDWELL Trendline Straightener and a CLEO makeup pouch).

Call 6334 1424 for your makeover now!


NEW STORES NEW BUZZ

GDP #B1-04

CityLink Mall has a new inclusion! The store GDP at #B1-04, may sound a little weird, has every meaning in the initials. Good Design Products is a store which retails and distributes designer products and products with pretty good design elements in them; some of which are even Good Design Award winners from years 1999 to 2004!

"Consumers tend to stereotype designer products as something that would cost them an arm and a leg or maybe all four limbs...

GDP is set to change this mindset that people have and make designer products affordable to the masses." says the founder, Roy Lim. "Now everyone can have a piece of design in their homes, bringing out the designer taste and appreciation in everyone."


Geláre #B1-26B
Geláre carries a wide range of take home tubs and ice cream cakes for the busy executives or shoppers who could "grab and go" as they make their way home. With more than 30 flavours of ice creams to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice! Geláre believes that all customers should enjoy the taste of 100% ice creams, with no air overrun, and using only natural ingredients and this is what we make! Geláre Ice Cream is guaranteed to deliver a smile on the face of ice cream lovers.


IOS Spa #o1-03B, One Raffles Link (south wing)
IOS Spa, with its Headquarter located at Hong Kong, is well-known for its introduction of the "Medical Spa" concept into Asian region. Today, IOS Spa has already extended her services from Hong Kong to Singapore and China (totally 6 shops).


The wide range of professional services include aromatic water spa, hot stone massage, lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy facial & body massage, body slimming & firming, bust enhancement, ear candling, Photo-therapy , Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and other medical beauty treatments which are operated by well-trained medical doctors.



Moments by City Chain #B1-38
Moments is a new concept watch store and its name serves to remind consumers on the "Moments" of emotions: Moments of Passion, Moments of Romance, Moments of Joy and Moments of Endearment.
The store is conceptualised by a modern-look design, through the use of bright lighting and colours, giving it a clean, bright and contemporary look. Moments currently carries a wide spectrum of watch brands such as Oris, Cyma, Christian Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Fortis, Louis Erard, Movado, Hugo Boss, Sector, Burbery, Nautica, Swiss Army, Pronto, Solvil et Titus, ellesse and Everlast.



TCC #B1-26
tcc - the coffee connoisseur is the leading purveyor of gourmet coffees in Singapore, and operates lifestyle coffee boutiques island - wide. tcc outlets offer full service and an extensive range of exclusive top - quality coffees, brewed to perfection using a variety of methods including siphon, ice coffee dripper and espresso techniques.


teá Theatre Link Foyer
It's pronounce as te-á.
teá : Toiletries. Essentials. Accessories.

teá puts fashion into function with a range of stylish cosmetic bags and miscellaneous pouches. teá is a refreshing concept

treating you, your toiletries, to something special. teá is fun, fresh and fashionable all at the same time.

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Y Robinsons Cardmembers' Special

Published by SassyTeacher at 8:18 PM
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Y Catch the fireworks!

Published by SassyTeacher at 8:16 PM
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Singapore Fireworks Festival
Some of you might be interested to take your children(and yourself)...frens etc to watch the fireworks.
Here are the dates and times if you're interested.



Schedules are as follow:
Date : Saturday, 6th August 2005
Time : 7:45PM
Venue : MarinaBay
Theme : Portuguese-Themed

Date : Monday, 8th August 2005
Time : 11:59PM (Countdown to National Day)
Venue : MarinaBay
Theme : Singapore-Themed
Add : There will be a music performance by SCO

Date : Sunday, 14th August 2005
Time : 8:30PM
Venue : MarinaBay
Theme : French-Themed

Hope you can enjoy the colourful night of Singapore with those Fireworks Festival.

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Y Some lovely pics taken at Club Momo washroom

Published by SassyTeacher at 2:25 PM
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The 4 of us at Club Momo

Damn, a pretty long queue at MoMo...


Alison and Jinghan

Wei Ting and Jinghan


Jinghan and ME... (*I am too shy to pose cutesy poses...My best shot*)

Relevations:
Velvet ain't admitting gals that are younger than 23..
Should you be younger than that, please, do dress up and dun go in demin skirts and spag tops..
They are just too particular about the patron's ages..

Club MoMo is located at Magazine Street.
There are lovely couches located in the Club.
There are about 3 or 4 pool tables.
It's free flow for ladies on Wednesday.
They dun check your IC.
There are platforms located there.. We got to dance on one of those platforms the first time we went..
Pretty populated considering it's 11.35pm and the capacity of the Momo is quite huge..
Mdm Wong 2 never used to be that populated..
Maybe the crowd is not into top 40s, retro.. but moe to R n Bs..

Let's dance away in the moonlight...

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Y Skirts Skirts

Published by SassyTeacher at Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:34 AM
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Glitz is askin me to wear a skirt tomorrow...

But i have unsightly thighs -- think carrot-thighs... damn...

Let me recall the number of skirts i have in my closet..

3 denmin skirts
2 clubbing skirt
1 white skirt
1 pink skirt
1 black guess skirt (superb mini- machiam like ^-^)

The above mentioned are skirts that are shorter than 15 inches...

I have quite a number of skirts that are loner than 15 inches..

but i have not worn them since my hair is cropped like a boy..

Why? It just doesn't suit the cool chic style i am protrayin with my spunky hairstyle..

I can easily pass off as a guy when my hair is much shorter,

with my smart long sleeved button shirt and black pants... Maybe i look like a butch.. hehe..

So, in order to save my skirts from the terrible fate of fungal gowth,

i should keep my hair long (damn, my hair seems to be stuck at that length..)

When my hair has reached a certain length,

i will go to the same hairstylist that cut my hair short, for a trim... Well, at least this explains

why my hair never seem to grow long...

In short: to wear feminine skirts, my hair must be kept long.

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Y Significance of 2 August

Published by SassyTeacher at Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:59 PM
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Well, it holds 3 different events of significance to me..

Well, 2 August is the b'dae of my first bf.

It was the date i embarked on my second rship

It is the date of my first month anniversary with someone special...

So 2 August holds much significance for ne.. =p (All are related with my relationships)

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Y Siam Supper Club

Published by SassyTeacher at 11:37 AM
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Sorry for poor resolution, i never have the habit of bringing a digital camera when i go chilling out... (bleah)

So i present you with pictures taken with my nokia 6260...

The lovely ladies... ( Krissy and Jinghan)


The bottle of vodka that un-glammed me
ME, Krissy, Jinghan...

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