Bottom line is - consider your options, decide, be prepared and move on.
That's how simple the drill is. It just requires practice.
Some simple leisurely new stuff that I have learnt:
1) Cupcakes can look really really pretty! They are the latest phenomenon in Singapore too so I heard! Here's some in Brisbane.
I only tried one so far and have promised to bring Kenneth there when I meet him this Thursday (SO EXCITING!! :))