XinYun @ SG

What is HIV(quoted via WAD site):
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system – the body’s defence against diseases.

Difference between HIV & AIDS (quoted via WAD site):
When someone is described as living with HIV, they have the HIV virus in their body. A person is considered to have developed AIDS when the immune system is so weak it can no longer fight off a range of diseases with which it would normally cope.

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It may seem to be just a yearly event, of wearing red ribbons and donations…

But it’s main purpose works as a reminder to all and to educate people to be safe (e.g. less or no casual sex, using protection and getting themselves tested to protect their family) and that this disease can be spread, not only through infected blood and bodily fluids through sexual acts but it can be spread through breast milk from infected mothers to their babies.

And it doesn’t spread through normal contact (e.g a hug or touch) or airborne.
Let us not shun them, as they might be someone close to us or our friends and it’s bad enough to have a disease that attacks the immune system and currently has no cure (only drugs to prolong life).

For more information, pls check out the following links:
- World Aids Day Organization
- Love Amp SG
- PT Foundation

And here’s a WAD pamphlet i picked up, while walking by Sungei Wang KL:

The Peranakan Festival 2009, will be starting next weekend 27th Nov to 6th Dec 2009.

Loads of interesting programs lined up, like:
- Baba Convention – Living Baba Legacies
- The Biggest and Best Babazaar (happening at SMU Concourse on 28th & 29th Nov)
- The Peranakan Ball
- Baba Art – an exhibition
- Baba Bling by The Peranakan Museum
- Peranakan Trails – heritage tours
- Baba House Tours
- Baba Food Extravaganza   (yes, peranakan food! how can they not include this )

and more!

For more program details, do check out the website –> LINK

In case you are wondering what is Peranakan and how it came about, click on this link for more info –> LINK

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Sadly, I’ll be away on a short trip and wouldn’t be able to check out most of the programs happening next weekend.
And will have to miss the I Love Museums Day too… oh well, sigh

Well hopefully i’ll have time to at least check out the exhibitions and food, once i get back… *drools*
*cross fingers*

It’s a 3 day event at HortPark, fun-filled and educational activities that promote environmentally-friendly practices such as using energy-efficient appliances, taking public transport, recycling and more.

Seems like day 2 & 3 (Sat & Sun) will be packed with more events.
Do take the public transport or free feeder bus service, if you are heading there.

For more details –> Here

Was at Ikea earlier…
Checking out the small-scaled exhibit, of lightings fixtures made out of Ikea products.

Collage as attached:

Well, creative and unique pieces, which i wouldn’t mind having at home.
Cos i definitely can’t come up with such designs or ideas for lighting fixtures.

Just wondering why it’s sort of chucked away at one corner of the building…
Rather out of sight… *shrugs*

And of course, we wouldn’t missed the food.
Swedish meatballs~!

Other than loving their all-time fav. Swedish meatballs, the Stuffed Salmon was pretty good.
As for the desserts aka Princess cake and Punch cake, well i would say… acquired taste.

DD like both, i didn’t and probably wouldn’t try it again.

Not sure if it’s my taste buds or seemingly overpowering artificial taste.
Just didn’t like it… =/

Got the photo frame i wanted…
Before meeting the guys (Kor, Fox & Terence) for dinner.