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向右轉 or 向左拐 有什麼不一樣
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最近在网上的一个forum看到好多人在讨论一部台湾偶像剧，微笑Pasta。好奇的我就道 YouTube 查查看。原来这部偶像剧还挺好看的，是由张栋梁和王心凌主演的。
故事大纲：
一对八竿子打不着的年轻男女，因为街头的一次意外撞击，不小心撞出漫天緋闻，也撞出一段趣味横生的浪漫情缘，两个平行的人生，从此交缠在一起，展开了一段浪漫而不凡的人生旅程…
成晓诗，微笑Pasta的宝贝女儿，是个天真直率的平凡少女，带点鲁莽，带点憨傻，总是以微笑面对人生，他总觉得，只要微笑，没什么事情大不了！纵使有挫折，难过一下，再笑一笑，也就雨过天青了，晓诗最喜欢的人是同校的阿哲学长，虽然阿哲从来不喜欢晓诗，甚至对晓诗下了「恋情永远不会满三个月」的魔咒，但是晓诗还不屈不挠，再接再厉，他相信，总有一天阿哲学长会看到他的真心，喜欢上他，直到他遇见何群那一天开始，晓诗一直相信和坚持的爱情信念产生了变化。
何群，歌坛小天王，也是现任议长何孟元的大儿子，因为青少年时与弟弟和女朋友Rita以及青梅竹马的筱柔对音乐有着共同的理想，而投入音乐的领域中，儘管传统而保守的父亲反对，兄弟仍执着於自己对音乐的梦想和热情一直往前走，但是，这样的革命情感却因为17岁那年的一次意外，这个梦想再也无法实现，因为，何群的错误判断，他们失去了筱柔，阿哲跟哥哥何群也从此兄弟决裂，不再来往。何群后来因缘际会进入娱乐圈，成为今天的歌坛小天王，但是，他并不快乐，因为，这离他们当初的梦想还有一段距离，何群心里从没放弃过带着弟弟一起完成梦想的心愿。这是何群新歌发表会的当天，也是晓诗试图跟新任男友Peter完成恋情满三个月目标的日子，但是，何群在这一天，眼睁睁看着女友Rita被阿哲带走，晓诗也在街头看着Peter拥着另一个女子离开，这两条伤心的平行线在街头偶遇，正在躲避狗仔队跟踪的何群，一不小心撞上在街头失落独行的晓诗，猛烈的撞击使得何群的嘴唇意外吻上了晓诗，狗仔队见机不可失，赶紧用相机拍下这难得的一刻，何群只好带着晓诗逃跑。
而晓诗因为和哥哥成铭打赌，不得不带个「男友」回家，否则得在自家经营的「微笑PASTA」义大利麵店门口跳肚皮舞招客人。担心出糗的晓诗没有男友可以带，所以不敢回家，央求何群收留他。同样爱情受挫的两人难免有点互相同情，何群收留晓诗，带她回家，还答应假扮晓诗的男友，陪她一起回家。
没想到第二天一早风云变色，「小天王劈腿，街头拥吻秘密情人」，何群和晓诗的「亲吻照」上了头版新闻，议长家被媒体团团包围。经纪人Vincent为挽救危机，将计就计，否认何群和Rita的关係，宣布晓诗才是何群的正牌女友，两人即将订婚，全国轰然。緋闻一闹，爱面子的何议长差点气炸，勒令何群转学，不料一转却转到了晓诗就读的鼎风大学，以为再也不会见面的緋闻男女变成同班同学。
这下可好，转入鼎风大学的何群不但必须经常跟晓诗扮恩爱，也必须面对同校的阿哲和Rita。深爱Rita的何群，始终爱恋阿哲的晓诗，面对昔日恋人跟三年来始终如一的爱慕对象，该怎么在同一个校园中和平相处？複杂矛盾的情愫，在四个人之间蔓延开来。阿哲对何群有着从高中到现在的不满与怨恨，在同一个环境中，更让阿哲如芒刺在背，忍不住处处与何群对立；Rita 对何群有着愧疚，却又不相信何群在一夜之间喜欢上晓诗，甚至成为未婚夫妻，始终是阿哲头号支持者的晓诗，碍於与何群协议保密的假未婚夫妻身分，而无法继续追随阿哲而痛苦，甚至迁怒何群；何群面对失去最爱，还必须在Rita面前跟晓诗演出恩爱戏码而痛苦，转化为一种高傲的冷漠，加上面对阿哲的愤恨，何群试图想要化解兄弟之间的误会与怨懟，却不能在阿哲面前展现软弱，这些，正考验着何群。
何群跟晓诗这对欢喜冤家，从假未婚夫妻开始，逐渐被晓诗的乐观微笑，微笑Pasta店所有成员的温暖融化，找到原本被封存的笑容和温暖性格，积极面对自己的人生，找回失去的亲情与梦想。
阿哲虽然处处与何群对立，却在一次次的挑战、误解之后，更加了解与认识何群，甚至喜欢上曾经以为是全世界最不可能被自己喜欢的女孩—成晓诗，甚至，还帮助她，破除自己曾经下给成晓诗的「恋情永远不满三个月」的魔咒。
而晓诗呢？一个一直以为自己被「恋情永远不满三个月」魔咒的女孩，因为意外成为何群的假未婚妻，人生转了一个大弯，但是晓诗依然乐观面对，晓诗总是相信，人生就是这样，没有什么事情解决不了，只要微笑，没什么大不了。
在微笑Pasta的真诚带动下，这一群年轻人的爱情故事持续沸腾着，一道道风味特殊的Pasta正陆续上菜中。
微笑PASTA，一段爱与真诚的故事，夹杂着青春和美味，让你边笑边感动，边笑边落泪。
何谓PASTA？
PASTA是所有义大利面种类的总称，现代PASTA又分为生面、熟面及馅面等组合种类，由小麦粉与水调和而成。因为小麦粉内含极为优质的蛋白质，加上原本丰富的弹性力，让面身即使经由长时间烹煮也不会变形的独特性。
这部偶像剧还在台湾播出，还没有VCD。想看的话，就只能在YouTube看了。喜欢FullHouse的朋友一定也会喜欢微笑Pasta。
I think Vivo City jinxed me … Down with flu and cough …… arrrrghhhh …..
Must quickly recover for next weekend trip to Bintan!
Vivo City didn’t give me a good first impression. Almost every Singaporean who was on leave on Monday was in Vivo! The place is super huge … very crowded. Finding a place for lunch is a major problem. Finding a place to rest after alot of shopping is a major problem. Went to Gap & Pull & Bear …. Am disappointed that Gap store is so small compared to the ones in US. Pull & Bear is pretty ok …… Some of stores are not open yet …. so my advice for those who are thinking of going Vivo, wait till another few months for the novelty to die down and when all the stores are open. Or if you can’t wait, take leave and go on a working day ….. I ended up didn’t buy anything except some chocolates from Candy Empire.
I think the only thing I like best after my first visit, is the outdoor gardens. Its quite nice and will probably give you a good view of the Sentosa without the haze, and I believe it will be very beautiful at night ….. another place for couples to go pa tor ….
The shopping spree started on Friday afternoon. Took the afternoon off and went for my badly-needed facial. Next, went to Daiso at Plaza Singapura. No longer need to travel all the way to IMM. Daiso is an everything-cost-two-bucks-heaven. The place is pretty crowded when I reach there around 4-ish. Queuing for payment was abit long but don’t have to wait too long because all the cashiers have to do is to count the number of items then multiply by two …. hahaha. However, I was abit disappointed! The branch at PS is certainly much smaller than the one in IMM. In the end, didn’t buy much … only a $2 biscuits!
The rest of the Friday evening was abit boring … just went to the Orchard library and sit there reading magazines …. and borrowed two books to read.
Saturday was a more fruitful shopping trip. Went down to Wisma and bought a top and a pair of shoe from Charles & Keith. I think the crowd has shifted to somewhere else with the openinig of Vivo City and the closure of the basement link between the MRT and Wisma. The place is not crowded at all and I can shop at my own pace. To lure the crowd, there is instant spin-the-wheel-and-win-something gizmo going on; and you only need to spend a min of $20 to spin-the-wheel. Well, I won a $5 wisma voucher & a $20 F&B voucher! hee hee ….
I’m not really a great fan of Charles & Keith. The last pair I bought from them bites my leg pretty badly. But with the crazy low prices and lovely designs, I couldn’t resist getting another one.
Lunch is a simple affair at Sake Suhi at the Wheelock Place much. I love their potato salad! After lunch, it was a two hour break from shopping to get my another badly-needed pedicure at Snails @ Wheelock Place. First time doing pedicure at this place and I totally love it. The place is spacious, clean and good service. You do pay abit more for a normal pedicure ($42) but you get a very good service and relaxing atmosphere.
Pop over the Ngee Ann City after that ….. went to Coach and browsed their bags. Oh man … if only I earn $10k per month, I would love to buy all their bags! I am eyeing on this shoulder tote for a while already ….
So tempted to get that yesterday but resist, resist … next I saw a wallet costing $375 … another temptation … but in the end, I managed to get out of the boutique without buying anything … yay! Am thinking that I shouldn’t buy anything now until I get my year-end bonus in december ….
However, I was not satisfied … the thoughts of coach wallet was still in my mind. Popped to Takashimaya 2nd floor and look at their wallets. Found one I like by Braun Buffel and at a 30% discount! What a steal! Compared to the coach one I like, this $63 wallet is my substitute for the time being. 
The shopping spree report shall continue after Monday when I intend to visit Vivo City.
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Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.
The seriousness of your love:
You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that’s why you’ll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?
Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
The right job for you:
You’re a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you’ll be set for life.
How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don’t succeed. Don’t give up when you haven’t yet even started! Be courageous.
What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don’t ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.
Who is your true self:
You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.
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Well, I’m basically buried under files after files, paper of reports! Basically 没天没夜。As the year end approach, workload increases! Plus, the weather is not making things easier. I’m not feeling well, my face is full pimples, and I feel so suffocated. Plus, plus, a funeral to attend to ….. Really not a good week. The only good thing that came out of last week (Friday) was the dinner at Sun with Moon at Wheelock Place.
Now, I’m looking forward to the long weekend … already took leave to enjoy the “holiday”. Facial booked, pedicure booked and off I will be doing major shopping at Vivo City! Gap … here I come!
Speaking of “holiday”, I’m damn sure looking forward to a department retreat at Indra Maya Villas, Bintan.
Thanks Luna. I’m OK now. I survived the day yesterday! (o – o)Y I thought I cannot tahan the day but apparently, I’m ok after lunch. Didn’t throw up anything, which is a huge relief for me. I certainly don’t want to be smelly in the office. Feeling great today as well. Didn’t wake up with a heavy head. I’m even looking forward to this evening to a private invitation from Golden Village to visit their new super high class cinema at Vivo City. And of course, free pop corns and preview screening of the movie, World Trade Center!
PS: I love this morning FM 933 morning show! So retro! I even sang along (silently) with those songs I’m familiar with. Bring back memories when I was 11 to 14 years old, when I was staying in my old Ang Mo Kio 3-room flat, where there’s an old redifusion on top of the fridge. Got to know those mandarin 80’s songs from then!
Woke up with a heavy head. Room was spining in my head, throwing up in the morning when all I had was a cup of coffee is certainly not pleasant! Was so tempted to just fall back to bed and sleep. But being a committed employee (HA!), no matter what, I have ‘dong’ to the office. After two slices of bread, feeling better now though head is still pretty heavy. Let’s see how long I can last with this stupid headache before I rise my white flag!
Day 2
Woke up at 4.30 am for the sunrise at Angkor Wat! Couldn’t get up, or rather, refuse to get up! So with my eyes half opened and a goggy mind, managed to change into a decent set of clothes, we got ready to Angkor Wat. To my surprised, we are not the only one waking up at the insane hour. Older aunties & uncles from another tour group already at the lobby waiting for their bus to fetch them. Our private van was also waiting for us by the time we went down. So off we went …. There are not much street lights at the road and it is dark everywhere. When we reached Angkor Wat, lord & behold, there are sooooo many people. With a little torchlight, we make our way to the main area, chose a good spot and wait. And wait. And wait. Finally, at about 5.30 am, the sun came up. BUT we didn’t get to see much sunrise because the clouds were too heavy and thick! Was abit disappointed. Nonetheless, we still managed to get some decent shots of Angkor Wat with reflections on the pond outside.
After spending about 1.5 hour at Angkor Wat, we headed back to our hotel for our breakfast and took a short rest. Next stop is Ta Phrom. Over-run by silk-cotton trees and stangler vines, Ta Phrom is about as atmospheric as Angkor gets. Built by Jayavarman VII for his mother, and consecrated in 1186, Ta Phrom was the centerpiece of a city of over 10,000 people and was also an active Buddhist monastery. The main attraction – the trees – in some places, they have displaced the walls completely, leaving their roots to form the archways and rooves that were one made of stone.
I like Ta Phrom alot. The place is huge! And it is not as crowded as the Bayon. Next we went to Preah Khan. Completed in 1191, Preah Khan was built during the reign of Jayavarman VII and dedicated to his father. The cravings on the wall are still in excellent condition!
(to be continued …)
The Haze is so bad today that I’m falling sick. Was at Orchard today and the air smells so bad that I have to walk indoors. Hope the rains come soon to “wash” away the haze, otherwise, things will really turn bad!
Am back from my trip! It was a short but good trip. Did alot of walking, visiting temples, climbing up & down, eat at unique & popular place, fantastic spa! Now, I’m dark & tan (even a sunblock of PA50+++ is not enough!), legs cramp, tiredness. Here’s some of my trip travelogues and photos. All in took about 140 photos with lots of good memories
Day 1
Woke up at 3.30 am for our 6 am flight to Siem Reap by Jetstar Asia. First time travelled Jetstar. It was ok. Seats are allocated but no meals provided. Seats are comfortable but not spacious, air is abit bad also. Didn’t try to food though. Too early to eat anything anyway. Flight to Siem Reap is 2 hours mins. Reached Siem Reap International Airport at 0705 (Cambodia is 1 hour behind us).
This is the new airport. Opened in Aug 2006. Clearing customs were fairly smooth. Saw our local English speaking tour guide waiting for us with our private van! 
Went to our hotel to check in and a short rest before we start the day. We stayed at Angkor Holiday Hotel. Only four-storey high, this hotel looks relatively new too. The room is big, clean and friendly people. While we were travelling from the airport to our hotel (which is only 15 mins away), we saw many many hotels in Siem Reap. We saw budget guesthouses, mid-range hotels, and the 5-stars, luxury hotels. New hotels are being built every corner we passedby!
After a short rest and breakfast, we started our journey of temple visiting for the morning. First stop was Angkor Thom. One of the largest of the ancient Khmer cities, Angkor Thom (which means Great City) was the state capital of Jayavarman VII, who ruled the Khmer empire from around 1181 to 1220, with the site remaining in use for hundreds of years after his dealth. We enter Angkor Thom via the South Gate as it’s the closest gate to the main entrance to Angkor Wat.
The bridge is flanked by two sets of statues, left are the gods, right are the demons, all dragging on massive naga balustrades. The popularity of the southern gate has also a down-side — the traffic! We have to wait almost 10 mins to enter the temple. Buses, minivans, cars, motobikes and elephants jostle for passage through the narrow gateway. During the planning, the Khmer architects had allowed for the height of an elephant but not for the tour buses!
Within its walls, Angkor Thom contains a number of temples including the Bayon, The Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and the Elephant Terrace.
Certainly one of the most written-about and photographed of the monuments at Angkor, The Bayon, state temple of Jayavarman VII and some of his successors, is one of the most unusual religious monuments in the world.
Spent about 1.5 hours at the Bayon, and we proceed to the Elephants Terrace next. The Terrace of Elephants looks out over the Roya Square of Angkor Thom and as the name suggests, is craved with lots and lots of elephants.
It was lunch time after visiting the Terrace of Elephants. So we headed to the Old Market to find our lunch. Before the trip, I have already done some research and this place called Red Piano was highly recommened because Angelina Jolie ate & relax at this place very often when she was in Siem Reap filming the Tomb Raider movie.
We sat there for almost 2 hours, relaxing & chit-chatting away. Soon it was time for our spa at Visaya Spa @ FCC Hotel. We were looking forward to this the whole day! We had the Visaya Touch of Harmony package which includes a aromatic foot bath, a Hot Stones massage to relieve stress and deeply relax the body, mind and spirit, follwed by a rejuvenating facial using the well-known brand, Jurlique. The whole package costs us USD100 for 2.5 hours. I must say, the spa is real good!
After 2.5 hours relaxation, we were ready for dinner! The Blue Pumpkin is another highly popular and recommended places to eat. They serve pasta, salads, sandwiches, burgers and some thai food. Fresh breads and homemade ice-cream are served throughout the day. Even better, all breads adre 50% off after 7 pm everyday!
We bought a huge champagne bread back to the hotel for supper! 
Had an early night as we were still having the after-effects of the afternoon spa and because we need to wake up at 4.30 am the next day for the sun-rise at Angkor Wat!
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