Whirlwind... But here I am!

It has been a crazy beginning to the start of 2012 and I can't believe that I haven't blogged in eons! My humble apologies. 

So apart from a ripper start to the year - lots of travel and lots of EXCITING football (of course - Go GUNNERS) I have been busy.  Working on more writing projects (my own column for FHM Magazine!), traveling to Seoul often to shoot a drama series called King to Hearts which has been WILD.  Shooting lots of cool campaigns, hosting lots of events and of course presenting the Football.

Here are some of my highlights... and... a little secret I have totally fallen in love with Seoul!

On set of King To Heart Drama Series.

The CAST.

Love this bike on one of my favorite streets in Seoul.

It was snowing in Seoul. LOVE.

Trip to Hanoi Vietnam.

Trip to the Margaret River - WA!

Shooting BOSCH Campaign.

It's been a whirl wind!  Lots of great travel - lots of interesting writing! I promise i'll keep you posted.

Where too next? 

Lots of Love T.R x x x

I fly... You fly?

I will admit I was booked in to skydive when I lived in Sydney - On a whim and incredibly out of character I was asked to accompany a friend jumping out of a plane and I said YES!
LUCKY for me... There was an electrical storm when I arrived at base camp and the sky dive was called off! AMEN....

What is the point of the story you ask?... Well I guess it's to share with you that I am petrified of extreme adventure activities where I don't have control - so Bungee Jumping, Base Jumping, Heli Skiing and Wingsuit Flying don't fall in my top list of things to do... I can't even go on rollercoasters without feeling like I may die!

So... How would I fare when it came to iFly... What is iFly - well its sky diving without any of the fear... Hmmm... I was still  incredibly nervous!

Me in all my iFly kit!

Basically the way iFly works is that you free fall into a wind tunnel that is 56.5 ft tall - the wind blows at around 150 kilometers an hour and so you experience the feeling you would of floating on the wind but without the GUT dropping feeling that you are falling to the earth.

Lets just say... I LOVED it! For some reason in all my photos are was grinning directly at the camera every time! Ha ha... always camera ready even when mid air!  You should give it a try!

T.R xxx

Film Premier Of New Years Eve

Lucky for moi... I was invited to the Film Premier of New Year's Eve at Vivo City.

I was incredibly excited to see this film - I am a huge sucker for a romantic comedy and I was anticipating to shed a couple of tears.

New Year's Eve brings together a star studded cast from Aston Kutcher, Robert De Niro, Josh Duhamel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer and MANY more whom all share stories based around the stroke of midnight and the coming of the new year.

The film is directed by Garry Marshall (known for Pretty Woman) the same team that last year brought us Valentines Day.

Look... the film isn't about learning the meaning of life, and wont make you look too deeply at the world around you but for some entertainment and some sweet moments in the film this will tickle your fancy.

Irah Haryanto and I (My date for New Year's Eve Premier)

I did love the message in the film - New Year's Eve is all about new beginnings, forgiving and having an open heart to the year ahead.

What did you guys think? I enjoyed it :)

T.R xox

Pandora Rocks!

I had a very Rock and Roll evening a couple of weeks ago at the launch of Pandora Nostalgic Rock Autumn/ Winter Collection at their flag ship Pandora store at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

The new collection included the new layered necklaces which have numerous chains at different lengths in silver and oxidized for a different finish and of course customized through added jewels.  I loved them! And another of my favourites were the zodiac charms.

The guest of honor was Mr Ole Lisborg the Danish Ambassador to Singapore who was charming.  It was a great evening and I am a huge fan of the new collection.

T.R xox

I love my job!

What an absolutely WILD evening (evening Singapore time that is)... for Football results.

Last night saw long standing records broken and teams from the bottom of the Premier League Table beating TOP contenders for the Premiership this year.  It was WILD.

A HUGE congratulations (of course) to the Gunners! Also to Man City... who... well.. THRASHED Manchester United... and lets not forget QPR! Chelsea ohhh dear Chelsea 2 red cards was really not the best tactic or move but allowed the promoted team QPR to fly up the table to 10th position. FANTASTIC.  I am such a sucker for a little controversy!

A couple of shots from WORK!!! I'm on set at 8am... half asleep mainly from staying up late watching the game that was on the night before!

Uh Oh... Chelsea meet Arsenal on Saturday!
 T.R xxx

Open Door Policy

Yes... Yes... we all know I am an absolute SUCKER for trying new restaurants! I get super excited about trendy little hole in the wall places that open and am looking to investigate the menu.

ODP - Known as Open Door Policy is a new arrival on the scene in Tiong Bahru which is slowly becoming the neighbourhood where all the cool kids hang. A smattering of trendy cafe's have opened in this area creating a new reason to explore and be 'seen' in this part of Singapore.

Tucked away in Yong Siak street between old walk ups and corner food stalls ODP brings a little world of wonder, excitement and shabby chic to the neigbourhood.  The chef is the Tippling Club's Ryan Clift who's take on food is great fresh thoughtfully prepared food that won't burn a hole in your pocket.

It is definitely a 'happening' place - by the time I arrived for my meal the restaurant was nearly full.  I have to say it was pretty noisy and light inside so not necessarily a place for an intimate romantic meal but definitely a great place with an interesting interior and casual feel.

I tried the flamed tuna carpaccio with radish and yuzu salad which I thought was very clean and well presented but didn't rock my world the halloumi Cheese with olives white anchovies and crusty bread which I LOVED and for a main the 48 hour cooked braised beef cheek with moochi potatoes and carrot puree and the confit duck leg on a bed of lentils with sage and smoked bacon.

The Duck confit for me was STUNNING. Absolutely delicious.... and lets not forget desert... the chocolate and pistachio souffle with creme anglaise! Super light and super YUM! I could have eaten another one.

Tuna Carpaccio

Halloumi Cheese... AMAZE!

Beef Cheek

Duck Confit

ODP does something a little different - it brings great food into the neighbourhood giving the diner a chance to experience something casual and different whilst eating great food and exploring a part of Singapore they may never have ventured before.

ODP is also home to a speciality coffee bar that is run by the founder of 40 Hands and the coffee is fantastic here!

Located at 19 Yong Siak Street TEL: 6221 0397 (make sure you book!)
all info is at www.odpsingapore.com

For a casual evening where you feel like you escape the streets of Singapore to a new exciting world hustling and bustling with people and great food then this is your place.

T.R xxx

Bro's night out... and girls (of course!)

It was the bigest match of the weekend! The head to head battle between Manchester United and Liverpool and I was hanging out with the Bro's and the chickies watching it LIVE!

Look as most of you know I am not a supporter of either of these teams (I do support Arsenal - please don't hold that against me!) but I was looking forward to the LIVE screening of this game in the Coliseum @ Resorts World Sentosa!  What is more exciting then screaming fans, big screens, lots of football games Tiger Beers and the game in 3D. 

It was a balmy night at Resorts World Sentosa... a lot of sweat was shed indeed but I had a fantastic evening meeting lots of Manchester United and Liverpool fans and judging the beer drinking games.

The wonderful Dom Lau & I hosting Tiger Footballs Bros Night Out

 

 

 

 

I can't wait until the next one! Looking forward to meeting more passionate football fans! Until next time :)

T.R xxx