Can’t believe my ears too when I hear from my colleague that a couple actually met through the Hot Room Chat channel on www.getthemdates.com, chatted with each other, went out and then got together…. and then they got married! All within a few short months! And mind, the Hot Room is only officially functional for less than 3 months!

Definitely unexpected! Sharing the good news here – hope we have more of such matches! You really never know when you are going to meet someone who will set your heart afluttering.
So now promoting our Early Bird Workshop Combo! Hurry offer ending 10th may 2010!

Had a wonderful and relalxing break at Phuket over the long weekend and today i’m officially back to work!
My colleagues at Getthemdates have lined up an exciting array of workshops for you this month and the next! You can pick up insider tips from a renowned Beauty Queen, learn card and coin tricks to impress your date or learn how to use lego to make minifigs while immersing in relationship building!

Find out more at http://www.getthemdates.com/shops/view/22
Learn magic tricks to confidently approach that cute gal or guy!

Check out these exciting and sizzling workshops from Inqueenz founder and holder of countless beauty titles, Genecia Luo:


Hurry! Limited places available. Register and payonline at http://www.getthemdates.com/shops!

We have recently launched a new quiz at The Dating Loft website, titled “How Dateable Are You?” and I’m quite proud of it! Before we launch it, I have sent this to my colleagues as well as a few friends to trial test it and most of the feedback was “It’s quite accurate! how did you know?” =)
So How Dateable Are You? Are you the type to be never lack of a date invite, always out on some activity or another? Or are your weekends filled with too many hours of TV watching and Net surfing?
A mirror to ourselves helped us to see our blind spots which we might otherwise conveniently ignore or pretend it’s non existent.
Have Fun!

Had some of the best bread and pastry for a long time and I ate most of it before remembering I was supposed to take a photo for the blog! Arrghhh…. The owner, Sophia, is a long time friend – I stayed with her family who took great care of me when I was studying in San Francisco years ago. It was great catching up with her! I have always remembered her as a wonderful cook and baker and the many hours of fun we had in the kitchen and restaurant.

We lost touch after I came back to Singapore, and Sophia and her family eventually did moved back to Singapore a few years ago. Hence it was no surprise that Sophia, after finishing her Le Cordon Bleu Training in Paris, decided to set up a French Patisserie here. Mirabelle (meaning “Great Beauty” in French, as well as the name of a yellow fruit favored by Sophia when she was a student in Paris) threw open it’s door six months ago in a nondescript corner along Mackenzie Road.  

I did some quick search on the Internet, and found that her croissants were touted to be the best in Singapore by many a food blogger including Chubby Hubby at www.chubbyhubby.net. And Mirabelle was also featured on 8 Days and Simply Her as a little haven of Paris right in the midst of Singapore.

Even Beth, who don’t like sweet things, wolfed down the whole Sweet Potato Bun after taking her first bite when she was supposed to share with me. Luckily I have got Sophia’s mobile and I’m going to order her croissants (and that charcoal custard bun which I wolfed down in a minute) before I dropped by again….mnm….will tomorrow be too soon?

Tip for Couples: Buy some pastries or try the famed croissants to sweeten the hearts of your loved ones!

A simple summary of the little tips on things to look out for during your first date!

Have a First Date Backup Plan
No matter how many time you confirm plans, or how solid you think something is, anything can happen on a first date. Maybe one of you runs into an ex, or the show you’d planned to attend was canceled. No matter what plans the two of you have created for your first date, make sure to have a backup plan, just in case.

Plan a Short First Date
No matter how well you think you’ll get along, a first date can change everything. Why be stuck on an all-day wine tour with someone if you aren’t feeling the sparks? Try keeping your first date to no more than one or two hours. Then, if things are going really well, you can always extend the date longer, later.

Don’t Be Late To a First Date
There is nothing worse than sitting waiting for a first date to show up, not knowing whether they’ve stood you up or are merely running a bit behind. So save everyone the extra stress – since first dates are stressful enough – and make a point of being there on time.

Agree on First Date Attire
This first date tip could be as simple as ensuring both of you are on the same page clothing-wise so that no one shows up inappropriately dressed for the occasion, to letting each other know about one piece of unusual clothing that will make you stick out in a crowd – because having to ask several people if they are your date isn’t at all fun.

Offer Appropriate First Date Compliments
If the person you’re on a first date with has something about them that appeals to you, don’t hesitate in saying so. But anything more than a compliment or two will make you sound desperate, and that’s not the kind of first impression you’re looking for. As well, be sincere, honest and flattering, but try to keep the first date compliments to things you wouldn’t feel uncomfortable about if your mother overheard them.

Drink Responsibly on a First Date
Several dating disasters shared by other single readers have focused on overflowing alcohol as the main source of conflict during a first date. So to avoid these kinds of issues, keep your intake to a minimum if you do oblige.
Spend Equal Amounts of Time Talking and Listening on a First Date
Ever been on a date with someone who didn’t know how to listen? How about a person who had nothing to say for themselves? Either situation can spell first date disaster. For more shy folks, prepare yourself with some conversation starters, while those who are a bit more outgoing are responsible for making sure they aren’t the only one talking.

Groom Yourself for a First Date
It should go without saying, but unfortunately many singles still complain about first date grooming mistakes, such as meeting someone with food stuck in their teeth, bad body odor, or clothing that is way too revealing for a first date.

For the full article on dating tips, go to http://dating.about.com/od/firstdates/tp/firstdate.-0Uo.htm