March 14th, 2010 / No Comments » / by dasmond
Foot reflexology is something that I always enjoy… to me, it’s stress release… ha If you are staying somewhere near Siglap Centre, this is ‘the’ place you can’t miss… Feet Press was recently being introduced by Channel 8’s New City Beat, 新成人杂志。 Nice ambience, friendly staff, and most importantly, good masseuse… See, it’s me! Join Feet Press [...]March 13th, 2010 / No Comments » / by bryan
Once again i am about to take to the skies! This time , i am leading a tour with UOB travels to this 3 wonderful places! with a group size of nearly a hundred and to be in an environment that is less than 10 degrees, we are in for a freezing good time:) Will see if i could do a day by day update..Cheers for now..
Just Me,
Bryan.
March 9th, 2010 / No Comments » / by dasmond
oh no… 编号2出场了… 传梁智强非第一次偷吃，18岁嫩草至30岁熟女都是“囊中物” 做人难？ 人难做？ 男人，难做？ 很惊讶看到这则新闻，原因很多。。。 主题，主角，还有被揭发的方式。。。 新加坡著名导演梁智强，大伙熟悉的智强大哥，在一时被‘情’冲昏了头的情况下，应验了一句俗语： “英雄难过美人关” 在新加坡综艺节目方面成功地制造了无数的神话， 对电影的贡献也是功不可没的智强大哥， 在2004年，获得了总统分发的“总统勋章”，也是第一位获得“总统勋章”的新加坡艺人。 2005年更荣获电影“文化奖”，是被受国家肯定的文化奖项之一。 顶着如此耀眼的光环，如今爆发这样的新闻。。。 别人怎么看暂且不理，他自己要面对和处理的事情肯定不少。 家庭，事业，一直以来努力打造的形象。。。 原来好男人，真的不是那么容易当的。。。 所有的男生们，要知己，有些‘福’是无法消受的。 （照片转自联合早报，相关新闻 ）March 7th, 2010 / No Comments » / by dasmond
做人难？ 人难做？ 男人，难做？ 很惊讶看到这则新闻，原因很多。。。 主题，主角，还有被揭发的方式。。。 新加坡著名导演梁智强，大伙熟悉的智强大哥，在一时被‘情’冲昏了头的情况下，应验了一句俗语： “英雄难过美人关” 在新加坡综艺节目方面成功地制造了无数的神话， 对电影的贡献也是功不可没的智强大哥， 在2004年，获得了总统分发的“总统勋章”，也是第一位获得“总统勋章”的新加坡艺人。 2005年更荣获电影“文化奖”，是被受国家肯定的文化奖项之一。 顶着如此耀眼的光环，如今爆发这样的新闻。。。 别人怎么看暂且不理，他自己要面对和处理的事情肯定不少。 家庭，事业，一直以来努力打造的形象。。。 原来好男人，真的不是那么容易当的。。。 所有的男生们，要知己，有些‘福’是无法消受的。 （照片转自联合早报，相关新闻 ）March 7th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Joshua
Life, a long journey for most people. Or a short drive for some. Why worry? Since you’re not gonna survive it anyway.
Today while I was on my way to church, I realized something. That I’ve been looking through the rear view mirror way too much towards my journey to the end.
But I’ve decided, as of today 1017. I’ll only be looking through the windshield. Rear view mirror’s only for safety checks.
My pact with Hades. I figured it was my entire life that flashed before me. Though I couldn’t exactly make out or remember anything. Was it worth watching? I don’t know.
However hard I try to forget the rear view mirror. My entire life is still gonna flash through my eyes and mind again. At least one more time. Worth watching or not? Does it really matter?
At least I knew and got disappointed. Rather than not know a thing and always wondered.
Can’t go back now to make a new start. But I guess I can still start now to make my new ending. Figured I rather squander my precious Life on people who loves me instead, much.
Goodbye 1017.
March 5th, 2010 / No Comments » / by bryan
Seems like quite a fair bit of you guys tuned in to that episode and seemed quite keen to try out that claypot thingy that i made 
Due to all these requests that i have had, i shall now share the receipe with you…
The Delectable three treasure claypot
What you need:
A Claypot.(standard size)
Water toufu (水豆腐) about 4 will be fine:)
Five flower pork (五花肉)
Taupok
Salted fish (Preferably salted fish head..if not, just a slice of it and its got to be those that are slightly moist and pungent:)
Lemon grass about 5 stalks
old ginger..eh..about 5 slices..depends on how old u are:)
dried chilli..about 6 is good:)
garlic ..i love lots of it..like a handful..mince it.
pork lard..a handful
soya sauce.oyster sauce.pepper.sugar.dark soya sauce.sesame oil
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Preparation:
These are the things that u need to do before putting it all in the claypot to simmer.
1) You have to fry the salted fish till golden brown and slightly dry.set it aside.
2)fry the toufu till golden brown as well.take care not to break it:) and set it aside.
3)heat up the wok…Throw in a handful of pork lard and let it brown and the oil to ooze out.Fry the lemongrass and after ten strokes throw in the minced garlic….stir fry for about 10 strokes:) add about 3 spoons of oyster sauce..stir for 5 strokes..add in one table spoon of soya sauce..stir another 5 strokes…add in the five flower pork and stir fry for about 15 strokes:) add some sugar, pepper and sesame oil..carry on stroking another 10 times more..add in the dry chilli..stir for another 10 strokes…and off the gas and smile:)
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Let’s do it:)
And now u r ready to party!
Follow these steps and u might not go thaaaaaat wrong:)
1) Line the bottom of the claypot with the lemongrass that you have just cooked.This will prevent the main dish from scotching and burn..
2)Place the 4 fried water toufu in the middle of the claypot on top of the lemon grass.
3)tear of the salted fish that u have fried and place them evenly in the clapot.
4)scoop up the rest of the meat that you have done in preparation 3 and place them above the toufu
5)add about two cupfuls of stock (could be chicken stock) into the claypot
6) close the lid and let it simmer with a slow fire..
7) heat up wok,add oil and fry the old ginger..after about 10 strokes add in dark soya sauce..about 3 spoonfuls..and after stir frying for another 5 strokes add a wee bit of water and then, open the lid of the clapot and pour the whole stuff into the claypot..right on top of the meat. remember to close the lid of the claypot now!
after 15mins,Open the lid and add the taupok into the claypot..Dip a spoon into the boiling mixture and taste..add watever u need to boost the taste and then quickly close the lid!
To me, whenever i cook, alot of it is based on the feel of the moment..Don’t believe in the regulations of using how many teaspoons of this and that because, it all depends on the fire of the day and the different textures of the meat that y r using on the actual day of cooking..so, you will have to agar agar:)
When the delicious smell of the lemon grass and old ginger and salted fish fills the air, and the pork looks springy and succulent and the sauce looks nice and thick, your dish..my dear…is DONE:)
enjoy your attempt and let me know how it turns out:)
March 5th, 2010 / No Comments » / by Joshua
Hello netizens. No biggie about my blog entry title. It was just some bad dream I had which is still lingering in my head. But then again, it might not exactly be something bad. Sometimes certain thoughts and dreams leave me thinking a little too much as usual.
It’s been 3 days since the wrap of 红白喜事, which I suppose will be airing in April on Channel 8. Honestly speaking, it’s been wonderful working with the casts and crew. It was actually quite fun working with Elvin and Jeanette for the first time. And thanks guys, for my birthday dinner we had. Hehehe.
Maybe it was my character in the drama or maybe it was my co workers around me. But I really felt happy during the entire 3 months of filming. Thanks for putting up with my nonsense, and all the concern for me Elvin. And thank you 大姐 for all the love and care you showed to me. I loved working with you guys! 
Still no break for me though. Everyone around me seems to be going on holiday trips except me. Even Joe is leaving on the 10th for a week’s trip to Taiwan. Tsk, fancy leaving me home alone with my pope. I really should go on a trip as well. And as soon as possible.
Anyway, thank you everyone for all the birthday well wishes. I’ll try to post up some pictures if I can get my hands on any.
Have a little captain in yourself Joshua. Goodnight.
March 1st, 2010 / No Comments » / by dasmond
www.dasmondkoh.com Think we should do it by the order I got to know them. This is the first article both of us were being put together… Dun ask me, I couldnt remember when was this published… ha And this young kid grow up day by day… From a young chap… To a teenager… and now, young adult… How time flies… haha. I’m glad [...]February 24th, 2010 / No Comments » / by dasmond
过去两天过得很幸福。 围绕着我的除了祝福，还是祝福。 硬撑到午夜12点好发简讯的， 海外长途电话窝心的祝福， FB里头数不完的生日祝语， 24小时响不停的手机简讯， 老实说，真有些受宠若惊。 无法一一道谢， 只想说声你的厚爱我感受到了。。。 虽然我不是最好的，还有很多该改进的地方， 可是你还是给予了关怀和包容， 一直陪伴在身边。 有你， 说真的， 我没白活了 ：） 22February 23rd, 2010 / No Comments » / by bryan
And Now The End Is Here!
After a grueling eleven weeks we are now into the last installment of Home Decor 4.
To wrap up this season, we were thrown the topic of Alternative lifestyle.
Not an easy topic though..because, anything goes…My interpretation of this topic would be a decor that is not mainstream and does not adhere to conventional styling..It has to reflect the personal taste of the owner, their likes and their needs..and it should all gel together and becomes their home.
For this last epi, we were assigned this loving family where much love is found in their four room flat…the happy couple jusssst got married and we so hoped to give them a lovely wedding present::)
We spoke..listened…and understood that they wanted a brand new look to their place..liked black,white and grey..loved mosaics…loved their dog….loved minimalism..and so..we started our overhauling:)
Actually, i found their place to be quite retro inspired..
first and foremost, since the ceiling already has checks, we decided to amp it up and do a chessboard effect on the ceiling,which we felt was rather “alternative”..alot of work on this and kudos to my two fantabulous helper and the wonderful family…Next on the checklist, we decided to mosaic the shoe cabinet that u see on the right hand side of the above pic and transformed it into a one and only mosaic shoe cabinet u see below:)
Since they love their doggy sooo much, we decided to have its portrait to be done on the wall..not painted..but with mosaic!
I wanted an alternatively styled lamp to shine on them while they were eating..and so..we d.i.m this one of a kind cutlery chandelier:)
The transformation went on and on…..
Before After
Before after
But victory was not ours…
Nevertheless, i felt truly privilleged to have worked with this family because, i am touched but the bond they had..the warmth of a complete family.
This has been the most challenging season ever..because for each and every episode, my team and i push ourselves to create something that is asthetically pleasing as well as challenging ourselves to d.i.m stuffs that we had never done before..and here’s a recap:)
So here’s to everyone who played a part in this season of HoMe DeCoR..
May All Be Well and May All
Live Happily Ever After….
