So I haven't been updating my daily activities as promised. I shall try to recap the dates that were lost!
22 Nov - I have no idea what I did. It was a Sunday and that's as much as I know it!
23 Nov - This was a busy day. I went for a movie with my parents. Watch 2012 at JP and my dad fell asleep at the beginning. Thought the whole show was really scary. The effects are devastating and the imagery is certainly not what I was expecting. Imagine the world ending this way in 3 years. That would be horrifying. It's a little like looking at the 911 incident. Helplessness. Nonetheless, it's a rather good show to watch I must say.
Went to Chee Hoe for a urine test after. Realised my legs have been rather sore for days, such that I couldn't even bend. I had ran a few times, but it's taking too long to heal. Initially wanted to take both blood test (for my ck levels) and urine test (just in case my kidneys are really damaged), but I got there late and blood samples cannot be taken. So took just for kidneys and I am glad to know that they are in proper care.
Headed down to WY's place for soup. His mum was nice enough to cook soup for me. For you know..women soup to assist in bb-making. Hahaha. Then headed down to Jap class. I had missed a week's of class and went down half an hour earlier for speedy make up. And the actual class after. Monday night is not my usual lesson and this teacher is really intensive! I have never spoken that much in my entire course with Nagai Sensei (saturday class)! It's kind of stressful but it's good in a sense. By the time I completed the class I was overwhelmed. It was like 2 lessons in 3 hrs. Peng.
24 Nov - Went brunch with my parents at West Mall. Usual hangout place Mayim. Then met JJ at 1pm at Sakae. It's scary cos I was really gorging myself. Haha. Food after food. Had a nice chat with her. Been quite long since we talked like this. Wanted to head down to the clinic to take blood and I realised I was too late again. The despatch left and blood samples cannot be kept! Wasted. So went down to collect the camera from ZM's place and I saw his twin nieces! Damn cute!!!!! I am so inspired to have twins. They are so adorable.. lucky ZM. Now he has 3 nieces to take care of. Hahaha. Now I shall go find out how to get twins... maybe there's some way or something to customized them. Hohoho.
Headed down to WY's place for a short while before going down to Cityhall to meet Cui. Before that I got her gift from Swarovski. Haha. Nice I think. We had quite a long talk. Had a better idea on her marriage and I'm looking forward to her house-warming! She said it's arty farty and I have no doubt it's gonna be fantastic!
25 Nov - The Primary School called and requested that I head down for a short interview at 845am today. I mentioned I would be flying off for Vietnam but the lady sort of insisted. She said I could come early so I can start on time. Gin followed along since she was staying with me on Thursday. We reached at 830am, imagine my shock when I saw the principal driving off. Next I was told that in the principal's absence, the vice-principal (who is holding the interview) has to attend a meeting she was supposed to go. So I waited...and waited.. and finally.. got my interview 1 hr 15 mins later. Gross. And before that I told the coordinator I was in a hurry and she said if I was busy, I could just skip the interview. Peng! Interview lasted less than 10 mins. At that point I was thinking, if the management couldn't deal with this, how would the children learn since no effective examples were set. Guobin was the third interviewee and he mentioned they could have called to ask him to come a little later. But well, judging from the speed of the interview, it really shouldn't take long. Tsk Tsk. Had to take a cab down to really take the blood test next. Waste of money and time! And CH was nice enough to make the process a painless one. Hah. Vietnam next!
Monday, December 07, 2009
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
And I am back!
30 Nov - So I am back from Vietnam. Shall update the post about the trip at a later date.
Woke up early and wanted to confirm the interview timing with the company. The coordinator called when I was in Vietnam and requested that I replied the email, and I did so almost immediately. Can see how eager I was right.
Went for brunch with my parents at IMM's Ah Mei. Walked around Daiso after that. So many things to buy for Christmas decorations. And I have finally got an idea what to get for WY. Shall go scouting tomorrow!
My dad drove me down to the interview location after. Had a chat with the Designer, quite a nice guy but I really flunked when he asked me how much I know about the brand. I know, I should have found out. They have lots of brand under them. But I thought he was the designer of another brand I was familiar with. But well, he showed me a brochure and I thought the apparel was fantastic! Anyhow, I'm just hoping they will take me. Fingers-crossed!
Went for dinner with my parents and my maternal aunt at this restaurant called Vanilla Pod. It's located right inside Mandai Orchid Gardens. Quite a nice place. Shall go with WY when he comes back! The steak is highly recommended. Seemed like it's my youngest aunt's 10 year anniversary of marriage. So envy to see them so blissful. With their 3 kids, it's really amazing. And they gave us a treat too! It's weird that we are celebrating with them. Quite extra. Hahaha.
Took the initiative to upload the pics for the Vietnam trip. Not too bad eh.. Hah. I got the approval from WY to shop! So ASOS. Here I come!
Woke up early and wanted to confirm the interview timing with the company. The coordinator called when I was in Vietnam and requested that I replied the email, and I did so almost immediately. Can see how eager I was right.
Went for brunch with my parents at IMM's Ah Mei. Walked around Daiso after that. So many things to buy for Christmas decorations. And I have finally got an idea what to get for WY. Shall go scouting tomorrow!
My dad drove me down to the interview location after. Had a chat with the Designer, quite a nice guy but I really flunked when he asked me how much I know about the brand. I know, I should have found out. They have lots of brand under them. But I thought he was the designer of another brand I was familiar with. But well, he showed me a brochure and I thought the apparel was fantastic! Anyhow, I'm just hoping they will take me. Fingers-crossed!
Went for dinner with my parents and my maternal aunt at this restaurant called Vanilla Pod. It's located right inside Mandai Orchid Gardens. Quite a nice place. Shall go with WY when he comes back! The steak is highly recommended. Seemed like it's my youngest aunt's 10 year anniversary of marriage. So envy to see them so blissful. With their 3 kids, it's really amazing. And they gave us a treat too! It's weird that we are celebrating with them. Quite extra. Hahaha.
Took the initiative to upload the pics for the Vietnam trip. Not too bad eh.. Hah. I got the approval from WY to shop! So ASOS. Here I come!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
"Lots of first" weekend
21 Nov - Woke up early and headed down to Alice & Weijian's wedding. Supposed to meet Cui and her friend at Bukit Panjang Plaza at 830am. Ended up the rest were late. Woke up at 7am and only reached Rasa Sentosa at 1028am. The ceremony was supposed to start at 1030am! (-_-''') Hah.
The wedding was beautiful and it was by the beach (first time attending beach wedding!). Alice and her family had everything done from scratch. Apparently, the hotel didn't provide any decoration with the package, but only a small sea-facing lawn for the ceremony. Heard that cash top ups were needed for additional decorations, which weren't too fancy either. Anyway, the wedding was really dreamy. Alice's dad even had the structure made for the ceremony. You know the one that looks like an arc with flowers? The rest of the family members helped with the tree decor, wishes area decor as well as the flowers decor all around. The hotel did provide a nice door gift - Shell necklaces. Kind of enhanced the event because everyone is now deck in a little sea-sidey accessory.
We proceeded to the ballroom for the lunch reception. Alice and Weijian's friends performed too. One couple sang a sweet love song, another did beat boxing (first time to see a person perform that in a wedding!). Amazing. It's really a blessing to have friends who would do that too. Plus, the newlywed did a really cute and creative photo montage, impressive!
Met Sports Club ppl at Ion Orchard at iCanton (first time!) for dinner. It was Cece's bday so we celebrated for her too. The food is not bad, all I can remembered was the fried carrot cake. Yummy! We discussed about the upcoming christmas celebration too. Qijia as usual, chaired the meeting. Haha. Proceeded to Qijia's new home after (first time! I've only been to the previous home). Not his matrimonial home but his parents' home. Not bad. The existing decor is really nice. It was so funny the way he tried to explain everything to us in a discovery channel way. From his newly bought flat to coffee machines. He should seriously be a real estate agent. Sure can sell lots of houses. This guy even had a miniature done up for his matrimonial home using Lego! Sweet! (first time see people do that...)
22 Nov - Woke up at 530am and started preparing myself for the Special Olympics Help-out at Bedok Reservoir (first time there!). That Sihui overslept and we got in late. Sihui's mum came along too! It was fun though. Got to know a lady called Carol who's really friendly and lovely. We were mainly at one of the water station. And in front of us was this huge reservoir and the breeze was constantly blowing! Sihui's mum decided to go for the walk around the huge reservoir (4.3km) and she hadn't come back when we packed after the event. Sihui's mum was really hard at work. The sun was seriously scorching.
Carol headed back to the main station for a leisure run with the rest of the helpers and Sihui and I headed down to the reservoir area to see if we could catch her mum's location from the fantastic paranomic view. We decided to lay down on the benches for a rest. The floorboards were kind of floating on the water, so we could literally feel us floating together. The feeling was amazing. With the water, and the blueness of the sky, it was just heaven. I will come back again with WY!
Sihui's mum came back and we headed to Tampines mall for lunch. First time had a meal with her mum and Carl's Jr too (first time this year! Wait... in 2 years. Hah). Had a nice time chatting with her. Took a cab back to the West and I headed to Ankur's home (first time!). He's my ex-colleague who is helping me with the demo tape recording. Haha.
He shares an apartment with Rajeev (also an ex-colleague and a close friend of my ex-boss). I walked into the house with my slippers. Funny. (So first time too!) Rajeev has a husky called Buck (first time meeting him!) And... this is the first time I did a recording of my voice professionally. So awkward! I had to sing in the hall with Rajeev and the other roomie (his cousin). It was weird. So basically I had this headphone where music was coming in, and I was singing to this awesome mic which looks like something from a real studio. And Ankur was there adjusting everything on his pc, sort of like synchronizing. Haha. Did 2 songs, and he's gonna do them up nicely before passing them over to me. Nice!
Met mum for quick shopping after and told her about BLP. Had a great time catching up. Next, met Sihui & Guobin for dinner at Swissotel Merchant Court for the crab buffet (finally!!! so first time)! GB just went for some chess tournament lo. That guy is really unique. PF joined us after. I had so much food! And people were really aiming for the crabs! Not even trying out the appetizers first(which had crabs too btw). There were so many different favors and I tried most of them. Recommended, but too bad this is the last day for the promo. Next time!
Anyway, I heard a really shocking news yesterday morning before the wedding. The news came from a really close friend of mine. It's shocking mainly because I wasn't expecting it. The news is a pleasant event, of which I'm really glad. I guess the shocking aspect was the way the news was delivered. This is the first time that happened and I do hope there won't be a second time. It's depressing how I can be blinded to things around, which sort of kept me thinking recently. I'm glad it happened, because I now see some blind spots which I can change into visible events.
I realised a decision of marriage is a commitment, may not the biggest issue for any individual, but, it is definitely one of the most important event in a person's life. And wedding does not equal to marriage, because marriage is a life-time journey and a wedding is a 1 or 2 day event. Marriage may end in divorce, but what keeps people from going that way, is the commitment to sustain it, in an agreeable manner sanctioned by both parties. It cannot be considered a game or a tryout, if so, the notion of dating would be meaningless. True, the future is impossible to foresee, but it is this unforeseeable future, which makes the commitment factor even more important. Marriage is a commitment to stay together no matter what happens. It is this objective that keeps a marriage going, and thus marriage is nothing but a responsibility to the person itself. So what keeps two people together? It is the ability to understand truly what commitment is. Which sadly, many do not realise that.
The wedding was beautiful and it was by the beach (first time attending beach wedding!). Alice and her family had everything done from scratch. Apparently, the hotel didn't provide any decoration with the package, but only a small sea-facing lawn for the ceremony. Heard that cash top ups were needed for additional decorations, which weren't too fancy either. Anyway, the wedding was really dreamy. Alice's dad even had the structure made for the ceremony. You know the one that looks like an arc with flowers? The rest of the family members helped with the tree decor, wishes area decor as well as the flowers decor all around. The hotel did provide a nice door gift - Shell necklaces. Kind of enhanced the event because everyone is now deck in a little sea-sidey accessory.
We proceeded to the ballroom for the lunch reception. Alice and Weijian's friends performed too. One couple sang a sweet love song, another did beat boxing (first time to see a person perform that in a wedding!). Amazing. It's really a blessing to have friends who would do that too. Plus, the newlywed did a really cute and creative photo montage, impressive!
Met Sports Club ppl at Ion Orchard at iCanton (first time!) for dinner. It was Cece's bday so we celebrated for her too. The food is not bad, all I can remembered was the fried carrot cake. Yummy! We discussed about the upcoming christmas celebration too. Qijia as usual, chaired the meeting. Haha. Proceeded to Qijia's new home after (first time! I've only been to the previous home). Not his matrimonial home but his parents' home. Not bad. The existing decor is really nice. It was so funny the way he tried to explain everything to us in a discovery channel way. From his newly bought flat to coffee machines. He should seriously be a real estate agent. Sure can sell lots of houses. This guy even had a miniature done up for his matrimonial home using Lego! Sweet! (first time see people do that...)
22 Nov - Woke up at 530am and started preparing myself for the Special Olympics Help-out at Bedok Reservoir (first time there!). That Sihui overslept and we got in late. Sihui's mum came along too! It was fun though. Got to know a lady called Carol who's really friendly and lovely. We were mainly at one of the water station. And in front of us was this huge reservoir and the breeze was constantly blowing! Sihui's mum decided to go for the walk around the huge reservoir (4.3km) and she hadn't come back when we packed after the event. Sihui's mum was really hard at work. The sun was seriously scorching.
Carol headed back to the main station for a leisure run with the rest of the helpers and Sihui and I headed down to the reservoir area to see if we could catch her mum's location from the fantastic paranomic view. We decided to lay down on the benches for a rest. The floorboards were kind of floating on the water, so we could literally feel us floating together. The feeling was amazing. With the water, and the blueness of the sky, it was just heaven. I will come back again with WY!
Sihui's mum came back and we headed to Tampines mall for lunch. First time had a meal with her mum and Carl's Jr too (first time this year! Wait... in 2 years. Hah). Had a nice time chatting with her. Took a cab back to the West and I headed to Ankur's home (first time!). He's my ex-colleague who is helping me with the demo tape recording. Haha.
He shares an apartment with Rajeev (also an ex-colleague and a close friend of my ex-boss). I walked into the house with my slippers. Funny. (So first time too!) Rajeev has a husky called Buck (first time meeting him!) And... this is the first time I did a recording of my voice professionally. So awkward! I had to sing in the hall with Rajeev and the other roomie (his cousin). It was weird. So basically I had this headphone where music was coming in, and I was singing to this awesome mic which looks like something from a real studio. And Ankur was there adjusting everything on his pc, sort of like synchronizing. Haha. Did 2 songs, and he's gonna do them up nicely before passing them over to me. Nice!
Met mum for quick shopping after and told her about BLP. Had a great time catching up. Next, met Sihui & Guobin for dinner at Swissotel Merchant Court for the crab buffet (finally!!! so first time)! GB just went for some chess tournament lo. That guy is really unique. PF joined us after. I had so much food! And people were really aiming for the crabs! Not even trying out the appetizers first(which had crabs too btw). There were so many different favors and I tried most of them. Recommended, but too bad this is the last day for the promo. Next time!
Anyway, I heard a really shocking news yesterday morning before the wedding. The news came from a really close friend of mine. It's shocking mainly because I wasn't expecting it. The news is a pleasant event, of which I'm really glad. I guess the shocking aspect was the way the news was delivered. This is the first time that happened and I do hope there won't be a second time. It's depressing how I can be blinded to things around, which sort of kept me thinking recently. I'm glad it happened, because I now see some blind spots which I can change into visible events.
I realised a decision of marriage is a commitment, may not the biggest issue for any individual, but, it is definitely one of the most important event in a person's life. And wedding does not equal to marriage, because marriage is a life-time journey and a wedding is a 1 or 2 day event. Marriage may end in divorce, but what keeps people from going that way, is the commitment to sustain it, in an agreeable manner sanctioned by both parties. It cannot be considered a game or a tryout, if so, the notion of dating would be meaningless. True, the future is impossible to foresee, but it is this unforeseeable future, which makes the commitment factor even more important. Marriage is a commitment to stay together no matter what happens. It is this objective that keeps a marriage going, and thus marriage is nothing but a responsibility to the person itself. So what keeps two people together? It is the ability to understand truly what commitment is. Which sadly, many do not realise that.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
No sleep days
19 Nov - Had a game of Badminton with Gin and Daji. Think I was perspiring because of the lack of air flow in the court area more than the exercising itself. Hah.
Borrowed the car from WY's family and drove Gin home after. My granny thought we were staying for lunch and went to purchase fish head for curry. So guilty. Told her I'll be back the next day.
Was raining cats and dogs when I got home. Then it started raining giant cats and dogs. The company called and said the interview will be shifted later, which was great because it's not easy to drive in the rain. And the first for today! Driving in huge downpour and being in a jam. Scary!
Interview took over 2 hours for the job of export merchandiser. I'm really crossing my fingers on this. Haha. See how it goes.
Went to the coaching observation after. To be honest, I was a little lost. Ended rather late and plus I waited for Sihui so we only went back at about 2am. Had a quick supper at Alif and headed back to Senja with Sihui. We slept in that tiny mattress and the girl is so conservative about electricity bills, we actually slept without the aircon. Oh my...
20 Nov - Slept for 3 hrs and woke up to return the car to WY's sis. Carried Skylar today and you know what... SHE DIDN'T CRY AT ALL! Amazing! But think she was getting a little heavier. Hah.
As promised, went to my granny house and had her fish head curry. Slept like a twisted pig in the tiny sofa (there was another bigger sofa which will fit my full body length but I am just too lazy...) Was feeling so disoriented. Starting drizzling again and I went home and got changed for spa!
Spa session was not too bad. I tried something slimming.. which meant it was painful! I think it works though. Haha. My tummy feels a little flatter. WAHAHA. Anyways, met Huimin for dinner at IKEA after. (I missed going to IKEA with WY so much!!!) We literally gobbled down our food because I was late, just so we could reach Henderson in time for the Leadership preview.
I was really adamant about joining the Leadership Program. I mean I was really stopping myself from joining, but I just wanted to go and affirm my decision by going to the preview, so I will not think about it once my decision is set. Somehow or rather, I got something out by going. There were some things which I didn't want to face, and I know I'm not pushing myself hard enough. There's some value in the program, but I was sort of hiding from it. Well, I was hurrying Teng Nging to swipe the credit card for the deposit payment before I changed my mind. It is natural that you will change your mind because it's freaking scary!
Well, another day of no sleep before Alice's wedding the next day!
Borrowed the car from WY's family and drove Gin home after. My granny thought we were staying for lunch and went to purchase fish head for curry. So guilty. Told her I'll be back the next day.
Was raining cats and dogs when I got home. Then it started raining giant cats and dogs. The company called and said the interview will be shifted later, which was great because it's not easy to drive in the rain. And the first for today! Driving in huge downpour and being in a jam. Scary!
Interview took over 2 hours for the job of export merchandiser. I'm really crossing my fingers on this. Haha. See how it goes.
Went to the coaching observation after. To be honest, I was a little lost. Ended rather late and plus I waited for Sihui so we only went back at about 2am. Had a quick supper at Alif and headed back to Senja with Sihui. We slept in that tiny mattress and the girl is so conservative about electricity bills, we actually slept without the aircon. Oh my...
20 Nov - Slept for 3 hrs and woke up to return the car to WY's sis. Carried Skylar today and you know what... SHE DIDN'T CRY AT ALL! Amazing! But think she was getting a little heavier. Hah.
As promised, went to my granny house and had her fish head curry. Slept like a twisted pig in the tiny sofa (there was another bigger sofa which will fit my full body length but I am just too lazy...) Was feeling so disoriented. Starting drizzling again and I went home and got changed for spa!
Spa session was not too bad. I tried something slimming.. which meant it was painful! I think it works though. Haha. My tummy feels a little flatter. WAHAHA. Anyways, met Huimin for dinner at IKEA after. (I missed going to IKEA with WY so much!!!) We literally gobbled down our food because I was late, just so we could reach Henderson in time for the Leadership preview.
I was really adamant about joining the Leadership Program. I mean I was really stopping myself from joining, but I just wanted to go and affirm my decision by going to the preview, so I will not think about it once my decision is set. Somehow or rather, I got something out by going. There were some things which I didn't want to face, and I know I'm not pushing myself hard enough. There's some value in the program, but I was sort of hiding from it. Well, I was hurrying Teng Nging to swipe the credit card for the deposit payment before I changed my mind. It is natural that you will change your mind because it's freaking scary!
Well, another day of no sleep before Alice's wedding the next day!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Cookies
18 Nov - Gin and I initially wanted to bake a fudge cake. Ended up we couldn't get the ingredient - FUDGE! So we just made some cookies instead. Recipe is from Gin, whom by the way made most of it. Hahaha. She's great with baking, taught me a little about it even. Hard to imagine she's just 13 years old.
Anyway, the first batch was a boo boo. And second batch was soft-baked. Which was just the way I like it. Haha.
Here are my creations!
Something for WY! A pity he can't eat it now! But I'll make for him when he comes back. There's a cookie kiss at the side too!
And..presenting... Patrick (from Spongebob) cookie! WAHAHAHAHA.
Anyway, the first batch was a boo boo. And second batch was soft-baked. Which was just the way I like it. Haha.
Here are my creations!
Something for WY! A pity he can't eat it now! But I'll make for him when he comes back. There's a cookie kiss at the side too!
And..presenting... Patrick (from Spongebob) cookie! WAHAHAHAHA.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Bored day!
17 Nov - It was a really boring day! So bored that when I saw the weather was good, I went for a run. I'm just dying to get out! This time the rain came after I got back to my granny's. Hah.
Little Kai-ian came to play today. Well, mainly bbsitting for him. He was having his lunch (a very healthy looking sandwich) and was running about at the same time. To encourage him, I told him we would go to Mac's (yes, I was very gien for the monopoly thing) if he behaved. Well, turned out (as with all kids his age), he didn't behaved. So after finally finishing his lunch, he asked for Mac's, which I declined of course.
He kept pestering me, even saying "I beg you please". I said he didn't behaved so we'll not be going. Then he started talking about second chance! I didn't relent and he asked if I could cane him. I was dumbstruck. I said why would I want to cane him, then he sort of mention if I cane him, then that's his punishment and we can go Mac's after. Double Peng! Kids...
Little Kai-ian came to play today. Well, mainly bbsitting for him. He was having his lunch (a very healthy looking sandwich) and was running about at the same time. To encourage him, I told him we would go to Mac's (yes, I was very gien for the monopoly thing) if he behaved. Well, turned out (as with all kids his age), he didn't behaved. So after finally finishing his lunch, he asked for Mac's, which I declined of course.
He kept pestering me, even saying "I beg you please". I said he didn't behaved so we'll not be going. Then he started talking about second chance! I didn't relent and he asked if I could cane him. I was dumbstruck. I said why would I want to cane him, then he sort of mention if I cane him, then that's his punishment and we can go Mac's after. Double Peng! Kids...
Monday, November 16, 2009
Foods!
15 Nov - Was supposed to wake up for church, ended up I woke up late. Went lunch with my parents instead. It's this deli at Tradehub 21 called Ah Lam's. I think they were the original seller of Ah Lam noodles. Food is not bad. Had their abalone soup. The toufu is highly recommended as well. Goes well with rice.
Went my granny's place after and had to rush over to WY's place cos BB Skylar was going to have her hair cut and her hair made into a caligraphy brush! Hmm.. seems like it's quite a popular practice amongst new babies recently. Anyway, the barber came early and when I got there the process was done. So I ended up going back to my granny's place. Had a nice long hilarious chat with my aunts and uncle. Uncle Raymond was nice enough to edit all the pictures he took at the wedding. Haha. So nice of him! He even volunteered to drive Sihui and I to Bugis after! So we got a free ride to meet Peifang.
Peifang wanted to try Wonton Story. This tiny deli which was started by Jules, a coach that we know. The food is good! Shall go with WY when he comes back. I'm not a fan of minced meat noodles, but theirs is super sumptious. Very appetitizing too.
We go on to Ah Chew for dessert! We were early so there were lots of places. Haha. Then Sihui said she wanted some shopping and off we go! Pf and I were crazy about the Macs Monopoly game and I suggested we have a mac at my expense. Haha. Turned out PF got gien and got another meal on her own. So 3 of us started munching off our suppers! Haha.. and I realised I'm like 1 location short for every category. I guess it's the same for everyone. MacDonald's so smart! And I'm the robert they are after. =x
16 Nov - Went early to my granny house in the morning. Started packing only in the morning and I decided to bring a mini luggage. Hahaha. Was lugging the luggage along and the cab driver asked me if I was shifting home (-_-"').
Gin went my granny place too and we went supermarketing after. Bought quite a bit of stuff from Giant at IMM, all in preparation for 2 of Jamie Oliver's receipe!
I was rummaging through my wristlet when I realised I accidentally took WY's Dad's Esso Card. Went jogging with Gin and returned the card to him. The weather was great and the journey from my granny's place (Gombak) to WY's place(CCK) was a breeze. The scary part came when we were on our return journey. It started to rain... And I was so afraid we would be strike by lightning! Singapore has been pretty unpredictable lately you know... Hah.
Came back and tried the receipes and I announce the completion of Spring Vegetable and Bean Soup plus Asian-Styled Steam Salmon! Tasted not too bad but think my granny don't really like it even though I changed her share to cod fish. Hai... But well, think it's not too bad, at least edible. Hah!
P/S: Shall not cook too much of these good fish, cost a bomb!
Went my granny's place after and had to rush over to WY's place cos BB Skylar was going to have her hair cut and her hair made into a caligraphy brush! Hmm.. seems like it's quite a popular practice amongst new babies recently. Anyway, the barber came early and when I got there the process was done. So I ended up going back to my granny's place. Had a nice long hilarious chat with my aunts and uncle. Uncle Raymond was nice enough to edit all the pictures he took at the wedding. Haha. So nice of him! He even volunteered to drive Sihui and I to Bugis after! So we got a free ride to meet Peifang.
Peifang wanted to try Wonton Story. This tiny deli which was started by Jules, a coach that we know. The food is good! Shall go with WY when he comes back. I'm not a fan of minced meat noodles, but theirs is super sumptious. Very appetitizing too.
We go on to Ah Chew for dessert! We were early so there were lots of places. Haha. Then Sihui said she wanted some shopping and off we go! Pf and I were crazy about the Macs Monopoly game and I suggested we have a mac at my expense. Haha. Turned out PF got gien and got another meal on her own. So 3 of us started munching off our suppers! Haha.. and I realised I'm like 1 location short for every category. I guess it's the same for everyone. MacDonald's so smart! And I'm the robert they are after. =x
16 Nov - Went early to my granny house in the morning. Started packing only in the morning and I decided to bring a mini luggage. Hahaha. Was lugging the luggage along and the cab driver asked me if I was shifting home (-_-"').
Gin went my granny place too and we went supermarketing after. Bought quite a bit of stuff from Giant at IMM, all in preparation for 2 of Jamie Oliver's receipe!
I was rummaging through my wristlet when I realised I accidentally took WY's Dad's Esso Card. Went jogging with Gin and returned the card to him. The weather was great and the journey from my granny's place (Gombak) to WY's place(CCK) was a breeze. The scary part came when we were on our return journey. It started to rain... And I was so afraid we would be strike by lightning! Singapore has been pretty unpredictable lately you know... Hah.
Came back and tried the receipes and I announce the completion of Spring Vegetable and Bean Soup plus Asian-Styled Steam Salmon! Tasted not too bad but think my granny don't really like it even though I changed her share to cod fish. Hai... But well, think it's not too bad, at least edible. Hah!
P/S: Shall not cook too much of these good fish, cost a bomb!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Fri and Sat - weekends are getting quieter..
13 Nov - I woke up at 530am and met Huimin at 630am. Turned out we were way too early for breakfast at Starbucks, which opens only at 730am! Had my favourite bagel and skinny chai latte. Not too bad to the start of the day.
Went for Soon's class again. This time was the students' final presentation. And what was amazing, they were actually freshies! Man.. I wasn't presenting like this when I was a freshie! Anyway, there was 2 special guests (not me and Huimin of course). These people were started an incubating company. Names are Huge and Ming. Huge is a really interesting guy. British by birth and moved to Singapore just because he liked it here! Used to be a TV series producer, and now an entrepreneur and investor as well. Amazing guy and very inspiring. I should probably brush up on my business plan and let him have a look!
Met DX for lunch after at Quiznos. Man.. I missed it so much. But somehow or rather, it didn't taste as good as I remembered it. =( Headed down to WY's place after, and waited till dinner time when the family and I went Pu Tien at JP again for WY's mum's bday dinner. They were really fast during dinner. Once the food was done, the parents just got up and left. Leaving Yuqin and I waiting at the table for the bill. Rather weird I must say.
Yuqin had to go to Kiddy Palace to get some BB stuff and her dad wasn't too keen to wait around. First time realising this. Thank God WY is not like that. The hurrying was pretty scary. Hah.
14 Nov - Jap class today! Supposed to meet Buddy for Macs early in the morning at 930am, ended up both of us couldn't wake up in time. Pretty usual! Haha. New classmate today, realised she's working at HDB too. Shall recommend her to JJ.
After that headed down to Cousin's Keith gym at Cairnhill Community Centre. Really makes me wonder why there is a CC at Cairnhill. I mean do the people really need it? Hmm.. Anyway the gym is not too bad. But was rather horrifying cos the people there are really big. Like body builders. Including the women! I feel flabby and tiny when I was there. Xiaoyun jioed me to the gym, saying she wants to tone up. And she's already 45kg! She's really working hard to look good for her wedding. I guess I'm the laziest bride around...
Keith trained us around. It was rather tiring. I wasn't used to the equipment, but wasn't too bad. Suspect I'm gonna get aches tomorrow.
Had dinner with my parents. It was a great dinner! Chicken claypot, with minced meat brinjal, vege and pork knuckle (with no fats at all). Nice one~!
So all in all, not much done. I'm trying to stream SNL and it's taking suuuppperrr long. Ah..!
Went for Soon's class again. This time was the students' final presentation. And what was amazing, they were actually freshies! Man.. I wasn't presenting like this when I was a freshie! Anyway, there was 2 special guests (not me and Huimin of course). These people were started an incubating company. Names are Huge and Ming. Huge is a really interesting guy. British by birth and moved to Singapore just because he liked it here! Used to be a TV series producer, and now an entrepreneur and investor as well. Amazing guy and very inspiring. I should probably brush up on my business plan and let him have a look!
Met DX for lunch after at Quiznos. Man.. I missed it so much. But somehow or rather, it didn't taste as good as I remembered it. =( Headed down to WY's place after, and waited till dinner time when the family and I went Pu Tien at JP again for WY's mum's bday dinner. They were really fast during dinner. Once the food was done, the parents just got up and left. Leaving Yuqin and I waiting at the table for the bill. Rather weird I must say.
Yuqin had to go to Kiddy Palace to get some BB stuff and her dad wasn't too keen to wait around. First time realising this. Thank God WY is not like that. The hurrying was pretty scary. Hah.
14 Nov - Jap class today! Supposed to meet Buddy for Macs early in the morning at 930am, ended up both of us couldn't wake up in time. Pretty usual! Haha. New classmate today, realised she's working at HDB too. Shall recommend her to JJ.
After that headed down to Cousin's Keith gym at Cairnhill Community Centre. Really makes me wonder why there is a CC at Cairnhill. I mean do the people really need it? Hmm.. Anyway the gym is not too bad. But was rather horrifying cos the people there are really big. Like body builders. Including the women! I feel flabby and tiny when I was there. Xiaoyun jioed me to the gym, saying she wants to tone up. And she's already 45kg! She's really working hard to look good for her wedding. I guess I'm the laziest bride around...
Keith trained us around. It was rather tiring. I wasn't used to the equipment, but wasn't too bad. Suspect I'm gonna get aches tomorrow.
Had dinner with my parents. It was a great dinner! Chicken claypot, with minced meat brinjal, vege and pork knuckle (with no fats at all). Nice one~!
So all in all, not much done. I'm trying to stream SNL and it's taking suuuppperrr long. Ah..!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
I wanted to reject!
12 Nov - And there I woke up at 1030am and realised my neck was twisted from sleeping. Yes.. again. It happens quite often. Hah. The phone rang and the school called. I was seriously thinking what my answer would be although I pretty much knew I wanted a No, but was too embarrassed to say so. Answered the call, and agreed to head down to do relief "teaching". Hah. Thought to myself, might as well earn 90 bucks than sitting around sending resumes? Haha.
I had only 3 hrs of class today. Not bad! But think i screw up when the kids are heading home. Turned out there was no assembly, and the kids were dismissed from the class. I had no idea they were supposed to go into groups which might determine where they exit, so I was pretty much horrified when I took them in the wrong direction and the kids from another class clashed into us. The teacher was explaining to me about the exit strategy and the kids kept coming up telling me what they knew about the exit strategy. Plus some over-enthusiastic individuals running directly towards the exit. It was chaotic! And hilarious as well though. Could see the teacher wasn't too pleased. I did ask the administrator what was to be done before I started my classes, she just say 随机应便。Peng!
Came home feeling bloody tired. Tomorrow is gonna be another long day ahead! Meeting Huimin for breakfast at 7am! And we're meeting at 620am at JE. Man.. reckoned Soon must have spoke to her about spending time with me. Ahh...Even Meiyee asked me out. These people are really concerned. Now I don't know what to feel. =(
I had only 3 hrs of class today. Not bad! But think i screw up when the kids are heading home. Turned out there was no assembly, and the kids were dismissed from the class. I had no idea they were supposed to go into groups which might determine where they exit, so I was pretty much horrified when I took them in the wrong direction and the kids from another class clashed into us. The teacher was explaining to me about the exit strategy and the kids kept coming up telling me what they knew about the exit strategy. Plus some over-enthusiastic individuals running directly towards the exit. It was chaotic! And hilarious as well though. Could see the teacher wasn't too pleased. I did ask the administrator what was to be done before I started my classes, she just say 随机应便。Peng!
Came home feeling bloody tired. Tomorrow is gonna be another long day ahead! Meeting Huimin for breakfast at 7am! And we're meeting at 620am at JE. Man.. reckoned Soon must have spoke to her about spending time with me. Ahh...Even Meiyee asked me out. These people are really concerned. Now I don't know what to feel. =(
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The roadshow
So I braced my courage and went down to this Career Roadshow at Raffles City today. They were having some walk-in interviews, which I weren't very keen. But still, never tried this before so I thought I'd go down and have a look.
I understood the roadshow as a walk-in interview sort of thingy. But I didn't expect a full interview to be done there. The interviews were so long my queue barely moved for the 45 mins I was there. And there were 10+ people in front of me still. I thought it would be a brief interview and get to know session by talking to the people working there only. I thought the roadshow was really inefficient so I shall not disclose which company was organising it. But well, it was from the fashion industry. Hah.
There was this woman who was queuing for another booth. And when I got there, she was already complaining to the guy in front of her, who was there for the walk-in interview as well. Could see he felt really awkward. Another 45 mins into the queue, the woman got fed up and yelled at one of the organising helpers. She said it wasn't right she had to wait this long for an interview. She was practically screaming. She should have just left. I wouldn't think she'll get the job even when she got her turn. Hah. It was a pretty scary experience though.
Met with DX and watched Michael Moore's new documentary, Capitalism - A love story. It's not bad, gave some insights into the administration of the US government. Michael Moore always has this sarcarstic humor approach, so it's a slightly entertaining documentary. Now all eyes are gonna be on Goldman Sachs! The big earners! Oh, I should probably send a resume over. Hah.
I understood the roadshow as a walk-in interview sort of thingy. But I didn't expect a full interview to be done there. The interviews were so long my queue barely moved for the 45 mins I was there. And there were 10+ people in front of me still. I thought it would be a brief interview and get to know session by talking to the people working there only. I thought the roadshow was really inefficient so I shall not disclose which company was organising it. But well, it was from the fashion industry. Hah.
There was this woman who was queuing for another booth. And when I got there, she was already complaining to the guy in front of her, who was there for the walk-in interview as well. Could see he felt really awkward. Another 45 mins into the queue, the woman got fed up and yelled at one of the organising helpers. She said it wasn't right she had to wait this long for an interview. She was practically screaming. She should have just left. I wouldn't think she'll get the job even when she got her turn. Hah. It was a pretty scary experience though.
Met with DX and watched Michael Moore's new documentary, Capitalism - A love story. It's not bad, gave some insights into the administration of the US government. Michael Moore always has this sarcarstic humor approach, so it's a slightly entertaining documentary. Now all eyes are gonna be on Goldman Sachs! The big earners! Oh, I should probably send a resume over. Hah.
Start living.
10 Nov - Woke up at 515am today and got ready to go for Relief Teaching! First time going to a school not as a student but as a teacher. It was really weird when I was standing at the parade square singing the national anthem and saying the pledge. How long has it been since I did this? Almost 8 years!
Was doing relief teaching for Primary 6 kids. They had finished their exams and had pretty much nothing to do. And I really wonder why they are in school for. Wouldn't it be better if they are at home doing the stuff they like? I mean 1-2 weeks of playing cards is fine but more than a month?!
Anyway, it's not really teaching. They just needed someone to maintain some order. I didn't think I did a great job for all the classes (some were really difficult to control!), but I had fun with some classes. Was chatting and playing games. Kids are really curious creatures. =)
Went for lunch with Sihui & Guobin after and headed home directly. Guobin was called up for relief teaching as well. Sihui later commented the school administrator asked if he was interested to do this permanently! She didn't asked me. So disappointed... =(
Was totally burned out after the 5.5 hrs of school. I know! It's only 5.5 hrs. But it's really tiring! Not too sure why though. Slept from 5pm till 630pm and headed down to Bugis to meet Eileen and Peifang after. Had a nice dinner at NYDC. Been ages since I've been there. Nice catching up too! Peifang and I were chatting non-stop on the way back. It's nice to finally get to know her. We have been in the same clique for years and it's this year when we finally talked more. Amazing!
Finally wrapped up the Jamie Oliver's book in plastic! To protect the book mah.. haha. Can't wait to use it next week! Did something else I wasn't expected to do today. Decided to write my own bucket list. Included some crazy/scary things, but not too crazy/scary. Only in my opinion they are crazy/scary enough. Hah.
I can't wait to see WY's bucket list. Would like to see if there are any similarities. Realised the list is getting longer and longer and I'm not getting anywhere nearer. That means I'm super far from the events/things that will make my life fulfilling, and yet I do not know when my end of days are near.
Read a book today (I shall introduce this book at a later date). The author says "It would be foolish to be frightened by death, because all of us, sooner or later, are going to die. And only those who accept this fact are prepared for life."
Not too deep to understand eh? =)
Was doing relief teaching for Primary 6 kids. They had finished their exams and had pretty much nothing to do. And I really wonder why they are in school for. Wouldn't it be better if they are at home doing the stuff they like? I mean 1-2 weeks of playing cards is fine but more than a month?!
Anyway, it's not really teaching. They just needed someone to maintain some order. I didn't think I did a great job for all the classes (some were really difficult to control!), but I had fun with some classes. Was chatting and playing games. Kids are really curious creatures. =)
Went for lunch with Sihui & Guobin after and headed home directly. Guobin was called up for relief teaching as well. Sihui later commented the school administrator asked if he was interested to do this permanently! She didn't asked me. So disappointed... =(
Was totally burned out after the 5.5 hrs of school. I know! It's only 5.5 hrs. But it's really tiring! Not too sure why though. Slept from 5pm till 630pm and headed down to Bugis to meet Eileen and Peifang after. Had a nice dinner at NYDC. Been ages since I've been there. Nice catching up too! Peifang and I were chatting non-stop on the way back. It's nice to finally get to know her. We have been in the same clique for years and it's this year when we finally talked more. Amazing!
Finally wrapped up the Jamie Oliver's book in plastic! To protect the book mah.. haha. Can't wait to use it next week! Did something else I wasn't expected to do today. Decided to write my own bucket list. Included some crazy/scary things, but not too crazy/scary. Only in my opinion they are crazy/scary enough. Hah.
I can't wait to see WY's bucket list. Would like to see if there are any similarities. Realised the list is getting longer and longer and I'm not getting anywhere nearer. That means I'm super far from the events/things that will make my life fulfilling, and yet I do not know when my end of days are near.
Read a book today (I shall introduce this book at a later date). The author says "It would be foolish to be frightened by death, because all of us, sooner or later, are going to die. And only those who accept this fact are prepared for life."
Not too deep to understand eh? =)
Monday, November 09, 2009
The days of minimum sleep!
8 Nov
Drove Yuqin down to Henderson today. Slept for 2+ hrs again. Waited for her at Henderson for about 2.5 hrs in the morning. Was thinking perhaps they will end at 1am, ended up it was 330am! And, I was back at Henderson in less than 6 hrs for her third day of TCC.
Helped out with TCC today. Reached at about 5pm. The whole session ended at 530am on Monday! It was a heartwarming experience nonetheless. I'm really glad Yuqin went for it. So that just leaves... WY? =p
9 Nov
So I slept at 6+ in the morning! Woke up at 12pm and realised I was going to be late for lunch with Brandon. Went lunch with Brandon at Citihall. Had lunch at Aerins and there were serving 1+1 pasta. Not too bad. Collected my surprise gift from WY after. He had a delivery man, which I'm not obliged to say who. I'm so touched! The scarf is so nice! Went shopping after. Got quite a bit of nice clothes. I know I'm not supposed to shop, but I swear this is the first and last for the month! Hah.
Met with my parents for dinner too. And now I'm waiting for WY to come online so I can see his face. And I can't wait! Oh he's here!!!!
Drove Yuqin down to Henderson today. Slept for 2+ hrs again. Waited for her at Henderson for about 2.5 hrs in the morning. Was thinking perhaps they will end at 1am, ended up it was 330am! And, I was back at Henderson in less than 6 hrs for her third day of TCC.
Helped out with TCC today. Reached at about 5pm. The whole session ended at 530am on Monday! It was a heartwarming experience nonetheless. I'm really glad Yuqin went for it. So that just leaves... WY? =p
9 Nov
So I slept at 6+ in the morning! Woke up at 12pm and realised I was going to be late for lunch with Brandon. Went lunch with Brandon at Citihall. Had lunch at Aerins and there were serving 1+1 pasta. Not too bad. Collected my surprise gift from WY after. He had a delivery man, which I'm not obliged to say who. I'm so touched! The scarf is so nice! Went shopping after. Got quite a bit of nice clothes. I know I'm not supposed to shop, but I swear this is the first and last for the month! Hah.
Met with my parents for dinner too. And now I'm waiting for WY to come online so I can see his face. And I can't wait! Oh he's here!!!!
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Housekeeping day
7 Nov - I drove around today again. It was Henderson, then to CCK, then to Orchard, then to Henderson, then to Bt Timah! And I reached back only at 3pm! Oh, drove to Vivo for supper too! I'm starting to think my sense of direction is not that bad. Hah.
Did nothing for the whole day. Didn't had an afternoon nap although I slept for only 2 hours the previous night. Was feeling pretty energetic the whole day too! Ran again on my own, felt super refreshed after.
BB Skylar don't recognize me again today. Sad... which means she cried quite a bit. I'm more of a problem maker than solver. Supposed to help carrying her and such, ended up make her cry so much that she needs more attention pacifying her. Bad...
This weekend shall be rather quiet. Hmm...
Did nothing for the whole day. Didn't had an afternoon nap although I slept for only 2 hours the previous night. Was feeling pretty energetic the whole day too! Ran again on my own, felt super refreshed after.
BB Skylar don't recognize me again today. Sad... which means she cried quite a bit. I'm more of a problem maker than solver. Supposed to help carrying her and such, ended up make her cry so much that she needs more attention pacifying her. Bad...
This weekend shall be rather quiet. Hmm...
Saturday, November 07, 2009
There's something about Skylar...
Before I forget. Little Skylar always has the habit of sucking one of her arms when she sleeps. Guess what her granny calls them? Erm.. I mean the arms. She calls them Skylar's lotus roots! 莲藕！
See the resemblance?? Hah.
See the resemblance?? Hah.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Drive drive drive...
6 Nov - I drove alot again! But this time I drove in jams! Something I never thought I would do seriously.
Sent Yuqin, WY's sis, to TCC today at the Henderson Compound. The place is quite cool. Really look like an office albeit in an ulu ulu place. Became the milk lady and collected milk for the bb as well. Finally managed to hold Skylar without her crying. And I found out something about her - she's not too keen on Veggie Tales =(
Went to Sihui's grandma's wake too. Drove to Sin Ming, encountering a massive jam. First time driving to places so far. It's not something I'm proud of though. I wouldn't want to drive to a wake. I wouldn't want a friend to attend any wake if you get what I mean.
I realised I've been driving a lot lately. Frankly speaking, I don't like it at all. I mean I like it that I finally have the courage to drive around freely on my own, but with me driving, it just means that WY isn't here. I'm not blaming him, but I seriously thought I could have coped better. Apparently, the tears that came while driving back proved me wrong. JJ said I am coping very well with his absence, and I wonder how I managed to showed that part to people. I just can't wait for him to be back.
I'm staying at his parents' place over the weekend. Could not get the sofa bed (our bed) out into a bed. Was feeling so exasperated, and I finally got it right after so many tries. His mum thought I could not get used to the mattress that she offered as an alternative when I couldn't get the bed up. But I just wanted to feel close to WY.
Sent Yuqin, WY's sis, to TCC today at the Henderson Compound. The place is quite cool. Really look like an office albeit in an ulu ulu place. Became the milk lady and collected milk for the bb as well. Finally managed to hold Skylar without her crying. And I found out something about her - she's not too keen on Veggie Tales =(
Went to Sihui's grandma's wake too. Drove to Sin Ming, encountering a massive jam. First time driving to places so far. It's not something I'm proud of though. I wouldn't want to drive to a wake. I wouldn't want a friend to attend any wake if you get what I mean.
I realised I've been driving a lot lately. Frankly speaking, I don't like it at all. I mean I like it that I finally have the courage to drive around freely on my own, but with me driving, it just means that WY isn't here. I'm not blaming him, but I seriously thought I could have coped better. Apparently, the tears that came while driving back proved me wrong. JJ said I am coping very well with his absence, and I wonder how I managed to showed that part to people. I just can't wait for him to be back.
I'm staying at his parents' place over the weekend. Could not get the sofa bed (our bed) out into a bed. Was feeling so exasperated, and I finally got it right after so many tries. His mum thought I could not get used to the mattress that she offered as an alternative when I couldn't get the bed up. But I just wanted to feel close to WY.
The Meetups 2
4 Nov
Did nothing much. Woke up late in the morning and headed to WY's house after. Realised Skylar is still crying as much when she saw me. This is bad... Thankfully, at the end of it, she managed to smile a little when I was talking to her. That was after I started chatting for a really looooong time with her mum!
5 Nov
Met up with Zhengying, my cousin whom I haven't met for almost a year! Gin was with us too. Had lunch at Din Tai Fung, after which Zhengying left for work and Gin and I went out on our own. We watched Astro Boy, which is surprisingly good and got some books I wanted from the library. Money saved!
Tried something unexpected today! We actually took neoprints! (I wonder if they are still called that???) The last time I took them was when I was in JC, like 8 years ago. She was really fast in decorating the picture we took! And seriously, the pictures taken were initially quite ugly. I was rather pale (because of the horrendous headache and nausea I was experiencing the whole night!) and the pictures just look plain on the screen. Imagine my surprise when the photos were printed out. Think they enhanced my face or something. I actually looked radiant! It's like they colored some concealer under my eyes, even out my skin tone, and added some fake eyelash. Hah. Amazing!
Today was dad's birthday. Had a simple dinner ex my brother who had something on at the gym. Started purchasing the items that WY requested, so I can send an 爱心包over. Hah. Be prepared for some surprises!
Did nothing much. Woke up late in the morning and headed to WY's house after. Realised Skylar is still crying as much when she saw me. This is bad... Thankfully, at the end of it, she managed to smile a little when I was talking to her. That was after I started chatting for a really looooong time with her mum!
5 Nov
Met up with Zhengying, my cousin whom I haven't met for almost a year! Gin was with us too. Had lunch at Din Tai Fung, after which Zhengying left for work and Gin and I went out on our own. We watched Astro Boy, which is surprisingly good and got some books I wanted from the library. Money saved!
Tried something unexpected today! We actually took neoprints! (I wonder if they are still called that???) The last time I took them was when I was in JC, like 8 years ago. She was really fast in decorating the picture we took! And seriously, the pictures taken were initially quite ugly. I was rather pale (because of the horrendous headache and nausea I was experiencing the whole night!) and the pictures just look plain on the screen. Imagine my surprise when the photos were printed out. Think they enhanced my face or something. I actually looked radiant! It's like they colored some concealer under my eyes, even out my skin tone, and added some fake eyelash. Hah. Amazing!
Today was dad's birthday. Had a simple dinner ex my brother who had something on at the gym. Started purchasing the items that WY requested, so I can send an 爱心包over. Hah. Be prepared for some surprises!
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
and finally...
I got to see WY's face! When the web cam started appearing, I actually cried. Don't see his face still not that bad. Oh man... I missed him soooo much!
All of these in a whole day...
3 Nov - Finally cleared my dry laundry today, and my wardrobe is bursting! Time to clear out what I don't need next. Once I get the go-ahead to have the flea market set up!
Finally check out the Loopz DVD. Tried out some of the exercises, and they are grueling! Was perspiring like mad after a few moves, found it quite useful after all.
Met up with Possum and treated her to a dinner at Tao's. Standard dropped quite a bit. Didn't really enjoy it. And how I envy her. She's going to Hokkaido next Sat for 16 days! Good for her!
I'm still trying to confirm the Cambodia trip at the end of the month. Can't wait to see the Tuol Sleng Museum and the killing fields. Something which I've always wanted to visit ever since I read about the Khmer Rouge Regime many years back. Horrifying!
Bought Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food! Interesting recipes and best of all, they are simple recipes! The sub heading reads "Anyone can learn to cook in 24 hours". How encouraging!
I shall try the recipes in the book! And WY comes back, I can cook for him dish by dish. Hah. I'm so inspired by Julie & Julia!
Finally check out the Loopz DVD. Tried out some of the exercises, and they are grueling! Was perspiring like mad after a few moves, found it quite useful after all.
Met up with Possum and treated her to a dinner at Tao's. Standard dropped quite a bit. Didn't really enjoy it. And how I envy her. She's going to Hokkaido next Sat for 16 days! Good for her!
I'm still trying to confirm the Cambodia trip at the end of the month. Can't wait to see the Tuol Sleng Museum and the killing fields. Something which I've always wanted to visit ever since I read about the Khmer Rouge Regime many years back. Horrifying!
Bought Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food! Interesting recipes and best of all, they are simple recipes! The sub heading reads "Anyone can learn to cook in 24 hours". How encouraging!
I shall try the recipes in the book! And WY comes back, I can cook for him dish by dish. Hah. I'm so inspired by Julie & Julia!
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Non IT-diot
2 Nov - I think I'm a genius. Successfully downloaded the Trend Micro, and I removed it and I think the refund is still being processed! Haa. I got an even better deal, can protect 3 PCs at one go! And for a cheaper price, and looks like the installation is perfect!
Met Cui for KFC and headed down to WY's place to assist in looking after the bb Skylar. Not much done, she was falling asleep when I got there. But well.. some damage done. Realised she don't really like me. Kept crying when she saw my face. So horrible meh?! Peng. Quite scary to see her wail. She sounded like she was in pain. Sad.
Anyway, quite an accomplished thing done today..by my standards that is. Hah. Shall see if WY is able to download his share tomorrow!
Met Cui for KFC and headed down to WY's place to assist in looking after the bb Skylar. Not much done, she was falling asleep when I got there. But well.. some damage done. Realised she don't really like me. Kept crying when she saw my face. So horrible meh?! Peng. Quite scary to see her wail. She sounded like she was in pain. Sad.
Anyway, quite an accomplished thing done today..by my standards that is. Hah. Shall see if WY is able to download his share tomorrow!
Monday, November 02, 2009
IT-diot
1 Nov - WY has always been my IT technician. He's into this full time, so much so that I'm unable to comprehend my own PC now. Very outdated person I must say. I can't even manage a renewal subscription on the Trend Micro. I bought the renewal online, and sad to say, it's still appearing with the expiry date as today. I spent almost 2 hours trying to figure out what went wrong...Gross.
Anyway, at least it's a first attempt to manage this PC. Already sent a message to TrendMicro on the trouble shooting. Hopefully things will get settled, then I can purchase another one for the netbook, but of course this round, successfully!
Anyway, at least it's a first attempt to manage this PC. Already sent a message to TrendMicro on the trouble shooting. Hopefully things will get settled, then I can purchase another one for the netbook, but of course this round, successfully!
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Not too good a day =(
31 Oct - I hate to say this but today was a really bad day to come to think of it...
Wanted to go to Sentosa's Spooktacular and the event was sold out. Then went Clark Quay and the queue to Zirca was bloody long. Before that went WY's place and baby Skylar was crying non-stop. I'm seriously thinking it's because of me. Next, when I was going to take a cab home from his place, bloody freaking idiots start appearing everywhere on the stretch of road. They must be bloody blind to not see me waving my hand desperately. If they are going to give an excuse to say that they didn't see anyone, then OPEN your bloody eyes and use your stupid brain to focus on human form trying to flag for a cab before you start flagging down any on your own. 5 bloody non-gracious Singaporeans went before me and took the cab. 5! On the same stretch of road. I did the classy ungracious thing by rubbing my chin with my middle finger while the cab drove past me with one of the bloody blind passengers. Then when another lady tried to flag down my cab, (and mind you, she just appeared suddenly in front of me), I gave her my most angry stare. Thankfully, the cab uncle saw me and stopped in front of me. Seriously when I saw her coming towards my cab, I was almost ready to pounce. It's OK for one or two person to do that, but 5?! And all at the same time...
Next.. Citibank! We requested for pin number for both WY's card and my card, and they only sent in mine, and without his. WY took the card with him for use on his trip. I checked my card's statement and realised that the amount is more than I expected, and I'm pretty sure WY didn't use his card till today. As a careful consumer, I'm unreluctant to pay for the excess until I can verify the details of the purchase. So I called using all the data he has provided to access the account, and they refused to let me through even though I could answer the verification questions. After much donging, the manager called and said what she could do is to call WY and verify if it's OK to send a pin change by mail so I will know and then able to access his account. (Note that we already requested for the pin change before he left, and they only sent in mine.) I don't really see the point in this since the number they have on record isn't even his mobile number. It was mine, which means I had to give them a mobile number to call and verify. And I could jolly well give any number I like. And they call this verification... How great a solution is that?!
Someone had to drop a big ending to the end of the day. I'm trying my best to sort everything out with limited information that was provided, limited access to information and then to be told in a way which meant "someone else with the same limited resources could do it in a nicer way". Pardon me for my outburst, because it is actually tiring to be running to and fro just trying to obtain information and spending time with people that are important to you.
Wanted to go to Sentosa's Spooktacular and the event was sold out. Then went Clark Quay and the queue to Zirca was bloody long. Before that went WY's place and baby Skylar was crying non-stop. I'm seriously thinking it's because of me. Next, when I was going to take a cab home from his place, bloody freaking idiots start appearing everywhere on the stretch of road. They must be bloody blind to not see me waving my hand desperately. If they are going to give an excuse to say that they didn't see anyone, then OPEN your bloody eyes and use your stupid brain to focus on human form trying to flag for a cab before you start flagging down any on your own. 5 bloody non-gracious Singaporeans went before me and took the cab. 5! On the same stretch of road. I did the classy ungracious thing by rubbing my chin with my middle finger while the cab drove past me with one of the bloody blind passengers. Then when another lady tried to flag down my cab, (and mind you, she just appeared suddenly in front of me), I gave her my most angry stare. Thankfully, the cab uncle saw me and stopped in front of me. Seriously when I saw her coming towards my cab, I was almost ready to pounce. It's OK for one or two person to do that, but 5?! And all at the same time...
Next.. Citibank! We requested for pin number for both WY's card and my card, and they only sent in mine, and without his. WY took the card with him for use on his trip. I checked my card's statement and realised that the amount is more than I expected, and I'm pretty sure WY didn't use his card till today. As a careful consumer, I'm unreluctant to pay for the excess until I can verify the details of the purchase. So I called using all the data he has provided to access the account, and they refused to let me through even though I could answer the verification questions. After much donging, the manager called and said what she could do is to call WY and verify if it's OK to send a pin change by mail so I will know and then able to access his account. (Note that we already requested for the pin change before he left, and they only sent in mine.) I don't really see the point in this since the number they have on record isn't even his mobile number. It was mine, which means I had to give them a mobile number to call and verify. And I could jolly well give any number I like. And they call this verification... How great a solution is that?!
Someone had to drop a big ending to the end of the day. I'm trying my best to sort everything out with limited information that was provided, limited access to information and then to be told in a way which meant "someone else with the same limited resources could do it in a nicer way". Pardon me for my outburst, because it is actually tiring to be running to and fro just trying to obtain information and spending time with people that are important to you.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
The meetups1
30 Oct - Skipped Soon's SMU class today. Turned out the Head of Research for Microsoft was a guest today. Wasted!
Met Gin at Orchard for movies and borders shopping. Turned out we didn't get a thing at Borders! Watched 3D Coraline. Must say it's the scariest animation I ever watched! Show was slow, but OK. I thought it was a little draggy and plot was pretty predictable, but Gin thought it was good. I must be the wrong target audience. But I seriously think it's too scary for kids 5 and below. One of them was crying and yelling beside me...
Met childhood friends Xiaoyun and Xiaoping after that. They are cousins of Lily. Which means they are my cousins' cousins. Like WY and I. Hohoho. Haven't met them for over 10 years! We all still looked the same though, just all grown up and into different occupation. I mean them.. I'm unemployed. Hah. Xiaoyun, the elder sis is a teaching assistant with an international child care centre and Xiaoping is the Assistant Producer of a film management company. She was late and guess who drove her down to meet us? Xiangyun! One of her star-ish friends.
It was a great meet up! And we have arranged to meet up more too! Quite a nice lazy Friday today. But I'm glad I accomplished one more thing! Finished memorizing the kataganas! All in a journey's time from Bukit Batok to Redhill. My destination was Orchard, but I finished memorizing them before I reached Orchard. Fast learner eh! Hahaha!
Met Gin at Orchard for movies and borders shopping. Turned out we didn't get a thing at Borders! Watched 3D Coraline. Must say it's the scariest animation I ever watched! Show was slow, but OK. I thought it was a little draggy and plot was pretty predictable, but Gin thought it was good. I must be the wrong target audience. But I seriously think it's too scary for kids 5 and below. One of them was crying and yelling beside me...
Met childhood friends Xiaoyun and Xiaoping after that. They are cousins of Lily. Which means they are my cousins' cousins. Like WY and I. Hohoho. Haven't met them for over 10 years! We all still looked the same though, just all grown up and into different occupation. I mean them.. I'm unemployed. Hah. Xiaoyun, the elder sis is a teaching assistant with an international child care centre and Xiaoping is the Assistant Producer of a film management company. She was late and guess who drove her down to meet us? Xiangyun! One of her star-ish friends.
It was a great meet up! And we have arranged to meet up more too! Quite a nice lazy Friday today. But I'm glad I accomplished one more thing! Finished memorizing the kataganas! All in a journey's time from Bukit Batok to Redhill. My destination was Orchard, but I finished memorizing them before I reached Orchard. Fast learner eh! Hahaha!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mother in the making!
29 Oct - Headed to WY's place to collect the car. Initially wanted to just take the car keys and head off. Ended by playing with Baby Skylar. I'm proud to say I carried her for close to 1 hr! Good training for next week!
Called my granny to remind her we were going shopping and have a look at my new place today. Turned out she wasn't feeling well and the trip was cancelled. I decided to collect the NTUC vouchers instead (freebie from the Panasonic refrigerator that WY's mum kindly got for us!
Drove on my own to Bukit Merah and collected the free gift. I am so proud of myself! Always had this fear of driving alone to places I've never been to, turned out it was not too bad. Checked the time and decided to pick Gin (my 13 year old cousin) up from Crescent Girls. First time going to the school, and I'm driving! Hah. Sent her some text msgs, and she didn't reply, so I tried my luck! Thank God I caught her before she strolled out of the school compound, if not my trip would be wasted.
We drove to IKEA and had a nice lunch. Bought some home stuff as well - 2 wastepaper basket and 2 chairs. Sent Gin home and we went Jurong Point together. And I drove there too! But funny thing happened, I got us lost for 30 mins while trying to find the right directions to JP. Got into a shock when I drove into the checkpoint of Jurong Island. I must be super far off. Gin must be freaked!
Next, took her to Senja to deposit my new stuff and showed her around. Returned the car, and then we headed to Granny house before changing out to go for a jog! Was so tired but I'm so glad I ran the 4km.
Went back to granny's place for a quick dinner before my parents drove us back. And now I'm writing this, I'm proud to say I've done quite a bit of my Japanese language revision! Something which I have been procrastinating.. Bad bad bad. I'm lagging behind and the stuff is getting more confusing. But at least, the revision helped! Greatly! Konban nihongo o benkyoushimasu !今晩日本語を勉強ます！
So quite a lot of things done today, quite an accomplishment. Spent the day with family! Of course, the driving. I really drove a lot! Feels funny to drive a kid from school and to feed a baby. Hah. Mother in the making!
Called my granny to remind her we were going shopping and have a look at my new place today. Turned out she wasn't feeling well and the trip was cancelled. I decided to collect the NTUC vouchers instead (freebie from the Panasonic refrigerator that WY's mum kindly got for us!
Drove on my own to Bukit Merah and collected the free gift. I am so proud of myself! Always had this fear of driving alone to places I've never been to, turned out it was not too bad. Checked the time and decided to pick Gin (my 13 year old cousin) up from Crescent Girls. First time going to the school, and I'm driving! Hah. Sent her some text msgs, and she didn't reply, so I tried my luck! Thank God I caught her before she strolled out of the school compound, if not my trip would be wasted.
We drove to IKEA and had a nice lunch. Bought some home stuff as well - 2 wastepaper basket and 2 chairs. Sent Gin home and we went Jurong Point together. And I drove there too! But funny thing happened, I got us lost for 30 mins while trying to find the right directions to JP. Got into a shock when I drove into the checkpoint of Jurong Island. I must be super far off. Gin must be freaked!
Next, took her to Senja to deposit my new stuff and showed her around. Returned the car, and then we headed to Granny house before changing out to go for a jog! Was so tired but I'm so glad I ran the 4km.
Went back to granny's place for a quick dinner before my parents drove us back. And now I'm writing this, I'm proud to say I've done quite a bit of my Japanese language revision! Something which I have been procrastinating.. Bad bad bad. I'm lagging behind and the stuff is getting more confusing. But at least, the revision helped! Greatly! Konban nihongo o benkyoushimasu !今晩日本語を勉強ます！
So quite a lot of things done today, quite an accomplishment. Spent the day with family! Of course, the driving. I really drove a lot! Feels funny to drive a kid from school and to feed a baby. Hah. Mother in the making!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Daddy's back!
28 Oct - Got a call from Catherine to go down for relief teaching and I rejected. This is the second call this week and second time I've rejected. I'm really worried she won't call again. Looks like I have loads planned ahead. Hah. Not very good for last minute relief teaching notice really. Damn! Nearly strike that off my to-do list!
Went Pu Tien with my family. Dad came back from China today. Had a freaking expensive lunch. Tried Da4 Zha2 Xie4 (some type of crab) for the first time, turned out they are just full of roe... Not anything exciting. And really tiny (which means minimal meat)!
Alright, I did something unexpected today! Drove my dad's car. The camry has been around for sometime, but I was really apprehensive about the gigantic size! And I decided to drive my parents and I down to IMM and back! Initially I had problems reaching the brakes and accelerator, and I almost gave up! However, after fidgeting with the adjust buttons for a very long time, we finally manage to adjust the seat to my height, albeit, I still can't really see the front, but at least I could touch the brakes and accelerator. Hah. But my aggarration was good.... =p
Tomorrow and the day after are well planned days. Let's hope Catherine doesn't call... I really hate to reject people. =X
Went Pu Tien with my family. Dad came back from China today. Had a freaking expensive lunch. Tried Da4 Zha2 Xie4 (some type of crab) for the first time, turned out they are just full of roe... Not anything exciting. And really tiny (which means minimal meat)!
Alright, I did something unexpected today! Drove my dad's car. The camry has been around for sometime, but I was really apprehensive about the gigantic size! And I decided to drive my parents and I down to IMM and back! Initially I had problems reaching the brakes and accelerator, and I almost gave up! However, after fidgeting with the adjust buttons for a very long time, we finally manage to adjust the seat to my height, albeit, I still can't really see the front, but at least I could touch the brakes and accelerator. Hah. But my aggarration was good.... =p
Tomorrow and the day after are well planned days. Let's hope Catherine doesn't call... I really hate to reject people. =X
The experience of an almost private screening
27 Oct - So I got up a little later than expected. Procrastinated about waking up because I needed to go to the gym, so that I have enough time to head back home and get washed up before meeting Brandon at Citihall. Ended up lugging my barang barang to Amore at JP, so I can shower at the gym to save time.
Ran 3km on the threadmill, tried out all sorts of gym equipment, basically exercising the target areas. I was panting when I was running, which is not too good. Auntie must be visiting!
Met Brandon for nice lunch at Soup Spoon and finally collected the SKII purchase from my cousin at Raffles Place. Coincidentally met up with a POS mate Yili! Hah.
Today's special was to watch a movie alone. And I'm proud to say I did! Caught Julie & Julia alone at West Mall. Good price at 7 bucks! I headed into the theatre 5 mins early, knowing Eng Wah starts ON TIME. And guess what... I was totally alone! That idea initially unnerved me but I gradually warmed up to the idea of sitting in the dark...in a huge space...and paying 7 bucks for a private screening. Then DAMN! Some came late and headcount increased - to about 5. Not too bad...but funny thing... they all sat in like 1 corner. The top corner. I had the best seat in the house! And most of them came alone, except for a couple. Hah!
Went Granny place after for dinner, heard her yakkity yak about the maid.... hai. Tried to change the topic and we talked about the husky ICE. That was a better conversation. Will be doing something with her on Thursday and I am looking forward!
Fourth uncle came to visit too and I got a free ride home! Hahaha!
Ran 3km on the threadmill, tried out all sorts of gym equipment, basically exercising the target areas. I was panting when I was running, which is not too good. Auntie must be visiting!
Met Brandon for nice lunch at Soup Spoon and finally collected the SKII purchase from my cousin at Raffles Place. Coincidentally met up with a POS mate Yili! Hah.
Today's special was to watch a movie alone. And I'm proud to say I did! Caught Julie & Julia alone at West Mall. Good price at 7 bucks! I headed into the theatre 5 mins early, knowing Eng Wah starts ON TIME. And guess what... I was totally alone! That idea initially unnerved me but I gradually warmed up to the idea of sitting in the dark...in a huge space...and paying 7 bucks for a private screening. Then DAMN! Some came late and headcount increased - to about 5. Not too bad...but funny thing... they all sat in like 1 corner. The top corner. I had the best seat in the house! And most of them came alone, except for a couple. Hah!
Went Granny place after for dinner, heard her yakkity yak about the maid.... hai. Tried to change the topic and we talked about the husky ICE. That was a better conversation. Will be doing something with her on Thursday and I am looking forward!
Fourth uncle came to visit too and I got a free ride home! Hahaha!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The most difficult sunny side up ever...
26 October - Heard from DX that eggs can be microwaved. She convincingly told me her sunny side ups every morning are done using the microwave. She said to prevent the egg from popping and messing up the microwave, I gotta pop the yoke membrane. And I decided to try it out today. Was relishing a sunny side up on my korean spicy mushroom ramen!
First thing, was rather amazed egg could be cooked in a minute. Next thing, I realised with the poked membrane, they still pop! Gross. Took the second egg, and this time, I poked the egg white membrane as well. Hoping that this time, I'll make a good sunny side up without dirtying the microwave. You know..just in case I heard wrong. Maybe DX said poke every part of the egg. And verdict was.... it still pops!
Lesson of the day - Never attempt a sunny side up in a microwave unless you are prepared to clean the microwave. (-_-''')
Finally told WY's mum that I'm currently not working. Hah. Felt good to get it off my chest. But she seems to understand it in a different way. But well.. at least I got it off. No more hiding and pretending to be working! Hah.
First thing, was rather amazed egg could be cooked in a minute. Next thing, I realised with the poked membrane, they still pop! Gross. Took the second egg, and this time, I poked the egg white membrane as well. Hoping that this time, I'll make a good sunny side up without dirtying the microwave. You know..just in case I heard wrong. Maybe DX said poke every part of the egg. And verdict was.... it still pops!
Lesson of the day - Never attempt a sunny side up in a microwave unless you are prepared to clean the microwave. (-_-''')
Finally told WY's mum that I'm currently not working. Hah. Felt good to get it off my chest. But she seems to understand it in a different way. But well.. at least I got it off. No more hiding and pretending to be working! Hah.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
The time is not wasted!
Been ages since I last blog. Officially had my last day at the bank on 15 Oct, and has been spending sometime with Wenyao, until he left for work on 20 Oct. Since then, I've been busy catching up with things that I've been procrastinating. It is important to look for another job, but most importantly, I must make sure my time hasn't been wasted, i.e. just catching up on shows the whole day! Hah.
Anyway, here's the update.
16-18 Oct
Bintan trip with Wenyao. I'm thankful there's a trip before he leaves for work. Did nothing much there but it was time very well spent. We actually spent 4 hours watching a Hindi movie when we were there!
19 Oct
Spent time with WY and his family. Had a reunion dinner that was 4 months early!
20 Oct
Sent WY off, and started clearing my room. And I mean clearing - the desk, the shelves and even the curtains. And not forgetting the laundry. It was a rather domestic day. Met with Cui too. Had 2 dinners that night!!! We had KFC followed by snacks at this prata place. Sinful! Best part was we did a lot of quality catching up!
21 Oct
Caught up with Naruto! Has been ages since I watched and I'm many episodes behind. Had a free movie with Ashley at Vivo, and free movie was proudly brought to us by the bank. Haha. It was weird when I saw the the SVP, even more when I saw Kit, from another dept, who kindly offered me a job at his dept, and which I politely declined. Oops.
22 Oct
Met up with Soon at Parkway Parade! Damn far lah...but... it was a nice experience. Been ages since I traveled to the area. They even have a borders! *Mountain turtled* Had a nice chat with Soon, who is a great mentor btw, and he made me come out with the list of things I want/need to do for the next few weeks/months! Ahhhhh...!
23 Oct
Crashed Soon's class at SMU. His lecture was fun! The dynamism was there, so much spontaneity and the class were allowed a space where imagination was infinite! I wished my lectures were that way in NUS. Participated in their discussion and feedbacked during their presentation. He introduced me as his guest and guess what, said I recently quit my job at a bank and is looking to work in the fashion industry. Haha. Nice way to put it. He invited me for crashing next week too! Had spa and waited for Sihui for 2 hours! She got the time mixed up so I went to the library for 2 hours instead. Time wasn't wasted, read cookbooks, interior design books, travel books. Found out I couldn't travel to Turkey in Feb next year. Shall look for another destination. Sihui treated me (for making me wait 2 hrs!) at Pu Tien at JP. Great stuff! Highly recommended!
24 Oct
After Jap Class, met up with Daixing for lunch at Borders. Watched "My Sister's Keeper". People were sniffing, it was a tear breaker. Slow but not too bad. (Please prepare lots of tissue if you're watching it! DX prepared for me, so nice of her. Hah.) Went East Coast for blading for almost 2 hours after. Had Popeye chicken at Singapore Flyer after. Quite a fulfilling day! DX had an exciting time driving though, with my sudden directions which requires her to change 4 lanes at one time, and of course, my habit of pointing to the right but saying left. Haha.
25 Oct
Went facial with my mom and headed back to our home (Senja). Realised it took only 9 minutes to walk from Bukit Panjang Plaza to our apartment, and that's really fast!!! Haha. Started cleaning up the house when I got there. Sicong, Daji and Daixing came after, and we had 3 hours of guitar hero. Realised the bottles of coke we had in the fridge was spilling. Thank God 3 of them were there to help me clean up!!! After Guitar Hero, we packed the whole set into SC's car and headed to "Da4 Shu4 Xia4" for dinner. Been wanting to try the food there and it was really not easy to find. The place has the nickname because there's this gigantic tree. Haha. The food is not too fantastic I must say. Chatted about New Year's Eve party and came out with a theme. This is going to be exciting!
I hope each day time is not wasted. Although I'm technically not working, truth is, I'm really working on my life here. When one ex-colleague from the bank bid me farewell on 15 Oct, she actually said "Enjoy your life". I might just do that. =)
Anyway, here's the update.
16-18 Oct
Bintan trip with Wenyao. I'm thankful there's a trip before he leaves for work. Did nothing much there but it was time very well spent. We actually spent 4 hours watching a Hindi movie when we were there!
19 Oct
Spent time with WY and his family. Had a reunion dinner that was 4 months early!
20 Oct
Sent WY off, and started clearing my room. And I mean clearing - the desk, the shelves and even the curtains. And not forgetting the laundry. It was a rather domestic day. Met with Cui too. Had 2 dinners that night!!! We had KFC followed by snacks at this prata place. Sinful! Best part was we did a lot of quality catching up!
21 Oct
Caught up with Naruto! Has been ages since I watched and I'm many episodes behind. Had a free movie with Ashley at Vivo, and free movie was proudly brought to us by the bank. Haha. It was weird when I saw the the SVP, even more when I saw Kit, from another dept, who kindly offered me a job at his dept, and which I politely declined. Oops.
22 Oct
Met up with Soon at Parkway Parade! Damn far lah...but... it was a nice experience. Been ages since I traveled to the area. They even have a borders! *Mountain turtled* Had a nice chat with Soon, who is a great mentor btw, and he made me come out with the list of things I want/need to do for the next few weeks/months! Ahhhhh...!
23 Oct
Crashed Soon's class at SMU. His lecture was fun! The dynamism was there, so much spontaneity and the class were allowed a space where imagination was infinite! I wished my lectures were that way in NUS. Participated in their discussion and feedbacked during their presentation. He introduced me as his guest and guess what, said I recently quit my job at a bank and is looking to work in the fashion industry. Haha. Nice way to put it. He invited me for crashing next week too! Had spa and waited for Sihui for 2 hours! She got the time mixed up so I went to the library for 2 hours instead. Time wasn't wasted, read cookbooks, interior design books, travel books. Found out I couldn't travel to Turkey in Feb next year. Shall look for another destination. Sihui treated me (for making me wait 2 hrs!) at Pu Tien at JP. Great stuff! Highly recommended!
24 Oct
After Jap Class, met up with Daixing for lunch at Borders. Watched "My Sister's Keeper". People were sniffing, it was a tear breaker. Slow but not too bad. (Please prepare lots of tissue if you're watching it! DX prepared for me, so nice of her. Hah.) Went East Coast for blading for almost 2 hours after. Had Popeye chicken at Singapore Flyer after. Quite a fulfilling day! DX had an exciting time driving though, with my sudden directions which requires her to change 4 lanes at one time, and of course, my habit of pointing to the right but saying left. Haha.
25 Oct
Went facial with my mom and headed back to our home (Senja). Realised it took only 9 minutes to walk from Bukit Panjang Plaza to our apartment, and that's really fast!!! Haha. Started cleaning up the house when I got there. Sicong, Daji and Daixing came after, and we had 3 hours of guitar hero. Realised the bottles of coke we had in the fridge was spilling. Thank God 3 of them were there to help me clean up!!! After Guitar Hero, we packed the whole set into SC's car and headed to "Da4 Shu4 Xia4" for dinner. Been wanting to try the food there and it was really not easy to find. The place has the nickname because there's this gigantic tree. Haha. The food is not too fantastic I must say. Chatted about New Year's Eve party and came out with a theme. This is going to be exciting!
I hope each day time is not wasted. Although I'm technically not working, truth is, I'm really working on my life here. When one ex-colleague from the bank bid me farewell on 15 Oct, she actually said "Enjoy your life". I might just do that. =)
Sunday, September 06, 2009
T'was a girl - A tribute
T'was a girl
of great charm.
T'was a girl
of blessed calm.
T'was a girl
who brought cheer
to everyone around her.
T'was a girl
who loved.
T'was a girl
whom everybody loved.
Dads, grams, gramps, aunts.
Uncles, kids, teachers, mums.
Strangers, yes strangers.
Found her a child of charm.
The girl brought laughter
to everyone dear.
And everyone dear
was everyone to her.
If time allowed,
and the girl grew well
In what would have been
A lady of sweet sixteen.
of great charm.
T'was a girl
of blessed calm.
T'was a girl
who brought cheer
to everyone around her.
T'was a girl
who loved.
T'was a girl
whom everybody loved.
Dads, grams, gramps, aunts.
Uncles, kids, teachers, mums.
Strangers, yes strangers.
Found her a child of charm.
The girl brought laughter
to everyone dear.
And everyone dear
was everyone to her.
If time allowed,
and the girl grew well
In what would have been
A lady of sweet sixteen.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
The Garden - Shel Silverstein
Saw this poem recently and thought it was really meaningful. It's a poem by Shel Silverstein and he wrote it for children. From an adult's point of view, it truly has a different meaning. Enjoy!
Ol' man Simon, planted a diamond,
Grew hisself a garden the likes of none.
Sprouts all growin', comin' up glowin',
Fruit of jewels all shinin' in the sun.
Colors of the rainbow,
See the sun and rain grow
Sapphires and rubies on ivory vines,
Grapes of jade, just
Ripenin' in the shade, just
Ready for the squeezin' into green jade wine.
Pure gold corn there,
Blowin' in the warm air,
Ol' crow nibblin' on the amnythyst seeds.
In between the diamonds, ol' man Simon
Crawls about pullin' out platinum weeds.
Pink pearl berries,
All you can carry,
Put em' in a bushel and
Haul em' into town.
Up in the tree there's
Opal nuts and gold pears-
Hurry quick, grab a stick
And shake some down.
Take a silver tater,
Emerald tomater,
Fresh plump coral melons
Hangin' in reach.
Ol' man Simon,
Diggin' in his diamonds,
Stops and rests and dreams about
One...real...peach.
Ol' man Simon, planted a diamond,
Grew hisself a garden the likes of none.
Sprouts all growin', comin' up glowin',
Fruit of jewels all shinin' in the sun.
Colors of the rainbow,
See the sun and rain grow
Sapphires and rubies on ivory vines,
Grapes of jade, just
Ripenin' in the shade, just
Ready for the squeezin' into green jade wine.
Pure gold corn there,
Blowin' in the warm air,
Ol' crow nibblin' on the amnythyst seeds.
In between the diamonds, ol' man Simon
Crawls about pullin' out platinum weeds.
Pink pearl berries,
All you can carry,
Put em' in a bushel and
Haul em' into town.
Up in the tree there's
Opal nuts and gold pears-
Hurry quick, grab a stick
And shake some down.
Take a silver tater,
Emerald tomater,
Fresh plump coral melons
Hangin' in reach.
Ol' man Simon,
Diggin' in his diamonds,
Stops and rests and dreams about
One...real...peach.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Nightminds - Missy Higgins
Just lay it all down
Put your face into my neck and let it fall out
I know, I know, I know
I knew before you got home
This world you're in now
It doesn't have to be alone
I'll get there somehow, 'cause
I know, I know, I know
When even springtime feels cold
But I will learn to breathe this ugliness you see
So we can both be there
And we can both share the dark
And in our honesty, together we will rise
Out of our nightminds, and into the light
At the end of the fight
You were blessed by
A different kind of inner view
It's all magnified
The highs would make you fly
But the lows make you want to die
And I was once there
Hanging from that very ledge where you are standing
So I know, I know, I know
It's easier to let go
But I will learn to breathe this ugliness you see
So we can both be there
And we can both share the dark
And in our honesty, together we will rise
Out of our nightminds
And into the light at the end of the fight
And in our honesty, together we will rise
Out of our nightminds
And into the light at the end of the fight
Put your face into my neck and let it fall out
I know, I know, I know
I knew before you got home
This world you're in now
It doesn't have to be alone
I'll get there somehow, 'cause
I know, I know, I know
When even springtime feels cold
But I will learn to breathe this ugliness you see
So we can both be there
And we can both share the dark
And in our honesty, together we will rise
Out of our nightminds, and into the light
At the end of the fight
You were blessed by
A different kind of inner view
It's all magnified
The highs would make you fly
But the lows make you want to die
And I was once there
Hanging from that very ledge where you are standing
So I know, I know, I know
It's easier to let go
But I will learn to breathe this ugliness you see
So we can both be there
And we can both share the dark
And in our honesty, together we will rise
Out of our nightminds
And into the light at the end of the fight
And in our honesty, together we will rise
Out of our nightminds
And into the light at the end of the fight
Friday, February 27, 2009
A typical fit
She explains
the queries i had on
issues i couldn't
comprehend.
He cuts in and further
mix plans.
My trying to get things right
seemed unclear
to both him and her
when it's just a simple issue
of a mobile transfer.
It's things like that
that gets you into a fix.
A situation between
a couple betwixt marriage
and a customer service officer
a stranger in the mix.
Until the 'Oh just shut up'
comes from the lady
to the man
who just got her the ring.
Sometimes i wonder what's
got into this
that caused so much commotion
that's so hard to fix.
Was it the mobile, the lady
or a missing speech.
the queries i had on
issues i couldn't
comprehend.
He cuts in and further
mix plans.
My trying to get things right
seemed unclear
to both him and her
when it's just a simple issue
of a mobile transfer.
It's things like that
that gets you into a fix.
A situation between
a couple betwixt marriage
and a customer service officer
a stranger in the mix.
Until the 'Oh just shut up'
comes from the lady
to the man
who just got her the ring.
Sometimes i wonder what's
got into this
that caused so much commotion
that's so hard to fix.
Was it the mobile, the lady
or a missing speech.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
He did not help himself
Falling headfirst
down the flight of stairs.
Hands reaching out,
fingers touching, almost grasping,
the barrier of the stairways.
Just a little more, a little more.
But no, he did not help himself.
A deafening sound was heard.
A loud thump ending the fall.
The barrier was waiting to be caught.
Should have tried a little more,
he thought.
Just a little more, a little more.
And still, he pondered on before.
A passerby came walking by.
Offered a car ride for medical aid.
He declined with fury and embarrassment.
The kind soul was baffled but was persistent.
Just a little more, a little more.
The hurting man did not want his help.
Entering home, he flopped to bed.
The pain pounding against his head.
He thought he should do the right thing,
by getting help.
But he was too lazy and tired to head out.
Just a little more, a little more.
And then he slept like a boar.
In and out of sleep he churned.
The pain grew real and he feared.
He was too ill to seek help.
At last what he was afraid was felt.
Death, it seeped in slow.
Just a little more, wasn't it so.
He must have thought of help.
But he did not help himself.
down the flight of stairs.
Hands reaching out,
fingers touching, almost grasping,
the barrier of the stairways.
Just a little more, a little more.
But no, he did not help himself.
A deafening sound was heard.
A loud thump ending the fall.
The barrier was waiting to be caught.
Should have tried a little more,
he thought.
Just a little more, a little more.
And still, he pondered on before.
A passerby came walking by.
Offered a car ride for medical aid.
He declined with fury and embarrassment.
The kind soul was baffled but was persistent.
Just a little more, a little more.
The hurting man did not want his help.
Entering home, he flopped to bed.
The pain pounding against his head.
He thought he should do the right thing,
by getting help.
But he was too lazy and tired to head out.
Just a little more, a little more.
And then he slept like a boar.
In and out of sleep he churned.
The pain grew real and he feared.
He was too ill to seek help.
At last what he was afraid was felt.
Death, it seeped in slow.
Just a little more, wasn't it so.
He must have thought of help.
But he did not help himself.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The best promises
Robbie Turner: Dearest Cecilia, the story can resume. The one I had been planning on that evening walk. I can become again the man who once crossed the surrey park at dusk, in my best suit, swaggering on the promise of life. The man who, with the clarity of passion, made love to you in the library. The story can resume. I will return. Find you, love you, marry you and live without shame.
Cecilia Tallis: I love you. I'll wait for you. Come back. Come back to me.
Briony Tallis: So, my sister and Robbie were never able to have the time together they both so longed for... and deserved. Which ever since I've... ever since I've always felt I prevented. But what sense of hope or satisfaction could a reader derive from an ending like that? So in the book, I wanted to give Robbie and Cecilia what they lost out on in life. I'd like to think this isn't weakness or... evasion... but a final act of kindness. I gave them their happiness.
--- Atonement
Cecilia Tallis: I love you. I'll wait for you. Come back. Come back to me.
Briony Tallis: So, my sister and Robbie were never able to have the time together they both so longed for... and deserved. Which ever since I've... ever since I've always felt I prevented. But what sense of hope or satisfaction could a reader derive from an ending like that? So in the book, I wanted to give Robbie and Cecilia what they lost out on in life. I'd like to think this isn't weakness or... evasion... but a final act of kindness. I gave them their happiness.
--- Atonement
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Strange
Like the herd animals we are, we sniff warily at the strange one among us - Loren Corey Eiseley
Monday, May 26, 2008
Bah!
Dee dee dee dee...
decided not,
on things to follow,
to do or not.
Bee bee bee bee...
Believing fears,
crumbling, tumbling,
breathing sheared.
Fa fa fa fa...
Far from calm,
far from young,
not far from harm.
Re re re re...
regarding this,
time to control,
not time to risk.
Perhaps
A
Non-
Intrusive
Coming
Another
Torpedo
Taking
A
Confused
Kin.
Breathe!
decided not,
on things to follow,
to do or not.
Bee bee bee bee...
Believing fears,
crumbling, tumbling,
breathing sheared.
Fa fa fa fa...
Far from calm,
far from young,
not far from harm.
Re re re re...
regarding this,
time to control,
not time to risk.
Perhaps
A
Non-
Intrusive
Coming
Another
Torpedo
Taking
A
Confused
Kin.
Breathe!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Faith
Matthew 17:20
He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Ning
If you were here,
would things still be the same?
Or would we still take life for granted?
If you were here,
would the sky seemed bluer?
Or would the clouds be laced with thunder?
If you were here,
would pink still be your favourite color?
Or would you prefer the color a shade darker?
If you were here,
would you be kinder?
Or would adolescence at fifteen years make you tougher?
Seven years on,
with your presence gone.
I think you'd hoped,
to be able to make me happier.
Seven years on,
we have moved along.
This journey of life,
this life which should be part yours.
Seven years on,
you are with God.
A place we trust,
the pain no longer borne.
Seven years on,
I have moved along.
But you are still deeply missed,
by us all.
Miss you lots.
would things still be the same?
Or would we still take life for granted?
If you were here,
would the sky seemed bluer?
Or would the clouds be laced with thunder?
If you were here,
would pink still be your favourite color?
Or would you prefer the color a shade darker?
If you were here,
would you be kinder?
Or would adolescence at fifteen years make you tougher?
Seven years on,
with your presence gone.
I think you'd hoped,
to be able to make me happier.
Seven years on,
we have moved along.
This journey of life,
this life which should be part yours.
Seven years on,
you are with God.
A place we trust,
the pain no longer borne.
Seven years on,
I have moved along.
But you are still deeply missed,
by us all.
Miss you lots.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
JackieFruit
Jackie goes to market
with Mom buying bucket
(loads of stuffs).
Passing by the fruit seller,
who sells guava for a dollar
(and five apples for that amount).
Mom stops to choose,
Jackie starts to muse
(her many child-like troubles).
Like Fifty cents for an ice-cream,
or five ice-sticks
(which are ten-cents each).
An aroma drifted,
across her silly ponderings
(of sweet snacks for keeps).
The fruit seller was cutting,
this curiously shaped thing
(like the biggest fruit she'd seen)!
Smells like sour honey,
sticky with white coating
(of bright orange fruit for treat)!
Mom says it's Jackfruit
but it's Jackiefruit she thinks
(her very own fruit with her name).
Mom says it's an exotic fruit
what's that, she thinks
(but good enough, they are special things).
Off to home after, with a Jackiefruit in tow,
Hand in hand, mother and daughter stroll
Down the market place and in time,
A Jackiefruit, their common buy.
with Mom buying bucket
(loads of stuffs).
Passing by the fruit seller,
who sells guava for a dollar
(and five apples for that amount).
Mom stops to choose,
Jackie starts to muse
(her many child-like troubles).
Like Fifty cents for an ice-cream,
or five ice-sticks
(which are ten-cents each).
An aroma drifted,
across her silly ponderings
(of sweet snacks for keeps).
The fruit seller was cutting,
this curiously shaped thing
(like the biggest fruit she'd seen)!
Smells like sour honey,
sticky with white coating
(of bright orange fruit for treat)!
Mom says it's Jackfruit
but it's Jackiefruit she thinks
(her very own fruit with her name).
Mom says it's an exotic fruit
what's that, she thinks
(but good enough, they are special things).
Off to home after, with a Jackiefruit in tow,
Hand in hand, mother and daughter stroll
Down the market place and in time,
A Jackiefruit, their common buy.
Monday, February 04, 2008
The best love letter
I can listen no longer in silence. I must speak to you by such means as are within my reach. You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever. I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own than when you almost broke it, eight years and a half ago. Dare not say that man forgets sooner than woman, that his love has an earlier death. I have loved none but you. Unjust I may have been, weak and resentful I have been, but never inconstant. You alone have brought me to Bath. For you alone, I think and plan. Have you not seen this? Can you fail to have understood my wishes? I had not waited even these ten days, could I have read your feelings, as I think you must have penetrated mine. I can hardly write. I am every instant hearing something which overpowers me. You sink your voice, but I can distinguish the tones of that voice when they could be lost on others. Too good, too excellent creature! You do us justice, indeed. You do believe that there is true attachment and constancy among men. Believe it to be most fervent, most undeviating, in
F.W
I must go, uncertain of my fate; but I shall return hither, or follow your party, as soon as possible. A word, a look, will be enough to decide whether I enter your father's house this evening or never.
----- Persuasion, Jane Austen
F.W
I must go, uncertain of my fate; but I shall return hither, or follow your party, as soon as possible. A word, a look, will be enough to decide whether I enter your father's house this evening or never.
----- Persuasion, Jane Austen
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monster being
My head is spinning,
Round and round it goes.
My thoughts swirled,
Cotton candy-like rolls,
Fluffy and soft.
I used to stand at the window,
Waving goodbye as you go.
Down the stretch of road,
Leading to the block,
Until you disappear beneath the shadows.
I used to be kind,
Smiling at people as they go by.
Looking at every angle,
Considering beauty in its kind.
When did the niceness fly by?
Love has gone away,
An ominous darkness looms.
Patience for people, well-meaning wishes,
Gone in a twist, in its absence,
A stronghold of anger.
Not myself, I used to think.
Growing self, a frightful jinx.
A being, molded hard by intolerable souls.
A body, tousled and tramped by the world's unknown.
Still stuggling to find the real me.
Round and round it goes.
My thoughts swirled,
Cotton candy-like rolls,
Fluffy and soft.
I used to stand at the window,
Waving goodbye as you go.
Down the stretch of road,
Leading to the block,
Until you disappear beneath the shadows.
I used to be kind,
Smiling at people as they go by.
Looking at every angle,
Considering beauty in its kind.
When did the niceness fly by?
Love has gone away,
An ominous darkness looms.
Patience for people, well-meaning wishes,
Gone in a twist, in its absence,
A stronghold of anger.
Not myself, I used to think.
Growing self, a frightful jinx.
A being, molded hard by intolerable souls.
A body, tousled and tramped by the world's unknown.
Still stuggling to find the real me.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The Longest Journey Ever
I took a cab today,
Through a taxi call-line.
The location was clear,
But the driver was a million steps away,
It was the longest journey ever.
The interior was cold and musty,
Trapped in a hollow of misery.
Medicated oil stank the air,
I rolled the windows down,
It was the longest journey ever.
Thoughts of the day thundered.
A meaningless day at work(?)
A fulfilling time at the office(?)
What's to ponder, what's to feel.
It was the longest journey ever.
The wind blew in,
Fiercely discouraging, entangling my being.
Living a purposeful life,
Is what I hope in plenty.
It will be the longest journey ever.
Through a taxi call-line.
The location was clear,
But the driver was a million steps away,
It was the longest journey ever.
The interior was cold and musty,
Trapped in a hollow of misery.
Medicated oil stank the air,
I rolled the windows down,
It was the longest journey ever.
Thoughts of the day thundered.
A meaningless day at work(?)
A fulfilling time at the office(?)
What's to ponder, what's to feel.
It was the longest journey ever.
The wind blew in,
Fiercely discouraging, entangling my being.
Living a purposeful life,
Is what I hope in plenty.
It will be the longest journey ever.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
New Year Celebration
I'm trying out this slide show service on the web and turns out it's pretty cool. Here are the pics for the New Year 2008 celebrations! The eve of New Year was spent at Sicong's place, and the theme for the party was Uniforms! Wenyao and I scouted around for our Princess Elizabeth Primary School Uniforms within the short notice. Thank God for fat kids around, they actually have our sizes. I can't imagine anyone being able to wear them! Anyway, most of us came in uniforms, from schools around Singapore. Although some did came in mechanic wear or medic wear. But all in all, it was fun. We do have an inert obsession with role playing!
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
The New 2008
I think I did a lot of stuffs which I never thought I will do back in 2007. Managing a team, travelling alone, going on business trip, redoing my entire room, making huge decisions about life etc etc. Thinking back, I realised the time spent going through the challenges might seemed long, so much that I couldn't believe I did all these in 2007! All in all, it was a good year, except for a few gliches, which I really hope to make right this year. So here's what I hope for in 2008. Note that they are not in order of sequence!
Goals 2008
1) Save up! I really need to do this if I want to get married. I hope I finally grasp the importance of saving.
2) Spend less. This ties in with #1. I'm spending on stupid stuff without thinking and I must kick away that bloody bad habit!
3) Travel to either Europe, Japan, Australia or New Zealand. I hope to take a nice long budget trip and experience the world!
4) Pass my CFA. I am officially a CFA Level I Candidate, and hope that I can move on to the next level this year. Too much time has been wasted wondering where I should go and what I should do, and I have to move on fast. Wenyao, I need your support on this!
5) Focus on my career. I want to focus on my career no matter where I am. I think motivation is an essential triat which I hope will be with me all my life. During 2007, there were times when I lost focus, and when I started to get demotivated. Now I just what to do best at what I'm doing.
6) Eat healthy! I think being a pseudo vegan is a good way of life and I hope to continue to keep it that way. Eating less meat certainly creates better health in my opinion. I have been eating a lot of meat lately, and I should probably stay focus on my diet for a healthy way of life.
7) Start running. I haven't been running much this year, and I must start running! It's the most productive way of relieving stress, and keeping fit!
8) Be creative. I realised working can have a detrimental effect on your brain, especially when you are caught doing similar stuff day by day. Therefore, it's always best to be creative at everything, keeps the brain moving!
9) Spend more time with my family. I haven't been spending time with my family and I'm really feeling guilty about it. Parents will not always be there, and I might not be staying with them always, therefore it's best to start early.
10) Master a foreign language. I must start doing this on the later half of the year!
11) Finding a suitable location for a new home. I probably shouldn't say this, because the ring hasn't arrive. Haha! But I should keep this in view in case I missed a chance!
12) Grow closer to God. I want to grow closer to Him this year and thereafter. Been procrastinating way too long, and I really hope Wenyao will be with me on this. (It's a triangular relationship!)
13) Godly personality. I hope to have a personality that God wants us all to have. It should encompass all things good. Specifically, I hope to be able to be more patient, having more kindness, consideration, tact, sensibility and confidence.
14) Sponsoring an overseas trip for my parents. I think it's high time I paid for a trip! Might not happen when I get married. All the trips they sponsored, I really can't match up. Haha.
15) Continue my fashion education. Either I start something or I continue with the classes. Still, will only take place mid year.
I really hope I'll be able to keep to the resolutions I made. This is a frightful year for me, but the Lord tells me it will be good. I will keep my faith to that!
Goals 2008
1) Save up! I really need to do this if I want to get married. I hope I finally grasp the importance of saving.
2) Spend less. This ties in with #1. I'm spending on stupid stuff without thinking and I must kick away that bloody bad habit!
3) Travel to either Europe, Japan, Australia or New Zealand. I hope to take a nice long budget trip and experience the world!
4) Pass my CFA. I am officially a CFA Level I Candidate, and hope that I can move on to the next level this year. Too much time has been wasted wondering where I should go and what I should do, and I have to move on fast. Wenyao, I need your support on this!
5) Focus on my career. I want to focus on my career no matter where I am. I think motivation is an essential triat which I hope will be with me all my life. During 2007, there were times when I lost focus, and when I started to get demotivated. Now I just what to do best at what I'm doing.
6) Eat healthy! I think being a pseudo vegan is a good way of life and I hope to continue to keep it that way. Eating less meat certainly creates better health in my opinion. I have been eating a lot of meat lately, and I should probably stay focus on my diet for a healthy way of life.
7) Start running. I haven't been running much this year, and I must start running! It's the most productive way of relieving stress, and keeping fit!
8) Be creative. I realised working can have a detrimental effect on your brain, especially when you are caught doing similar stuff day by day. Therefore, it's always best to be creative at everything, keeps the brain moving!
9) Spend more time with my family. I haven't been spending time with my family and I'm really feeling guilty about it. Parents will not always be there, and I might not be staying with them always, therefore it's best to start early.
10) Master a foreign language. I must start doing this on the later half of the year!
11) Finding a suitable location for a new home. I probably shouldn't say this, because the ring hasn't arrive. Haha! But I should keep this in view in case I missed a chance!
12) Grow closer to God. I want to grow closer to Him this year and thereafter. Been procrastinating way too long, and I really hope Wenyao will be with me on this. (It's a triangular relationship!)
13) Godly personality. I hope to have a personality that God wants us all to have. It should encompass all things good. Specifically, I hope to be able to be more patient, having more kindness, consideration, tact, sensibility and confidence.
14) Sponsoring an overseas trip for my parents. I think it's high time I paid for a trip! Might not happen when I get married. All the trips they sponsored, I really can't match up. Haha.
15) Continue my fashion education. Either I start something or I continue with the classes. Still, will only take place mid year.
I really hope I'll be able to keep to the resolutions I made. This is a frightful year for me, but the Lord tells me it will be good. I will keep my faith to that!
Let's see what I achieved so far...
These were the goals set previously. Let's see how it all went! Red for achievements, Green for flops!
Goals for 2007
1) Lose 7 Kg and for goodness sake, please lose it! Yes…I gained another 2kg this year… - I think I gained another 2... Gross.
2) Visit Gym twice weekly. I must make full use of my payments!!! - Changed my payment scheme, visited Gym even less....
3) Be more confident & spontaneous. Yada yada yada.. - Not up to expectation still...
4) Strike 100 funds per month, or maybe just enough to make my boss gimme bonus! - Didn't strike 100, but getting bonus, but don't think it's too big..hai!
5) Complete baptism. I must be more motivated! - Bad Bad Christian!
6) Visit just ONE nice country. Aussie, Taiwan or Japan..that’s a hard choice to make! - I visited Taiwan!!! But it's not that nice...Went to London on a business trip! Super nice! But travelled alone though...does Redang count too??
7) Save at least 800 per month! Or as much as possible! Motivate me ppl! - This is really bad, I shall not delve further...
8) Spend 80 bucks a week on meals, eat less is the best! - I put in this knowing it's impossible. Hah. It will not be repeated in my resolution for 2008!
9) Join Standard Chartered Marathon – Tentatively 10km. - I didn't sign up at all! By the time I wanted to sign up, the cost was 50 bucks. I reckon such a short distance shouldn't be worth that much. And damn! The lady's singlet was so nice...Grrr..
10) Learn French - Put on hold...
11) Learn Dressmaking! That’s my first step to fashion education! - I started the lessons, but I stopped halfway!!! Bad Bad Bad!!!
12) Take/ signup for CFA/CAIA - I seriously hope I have time to study for this...
13) Hopefully a new work environment - Still at Telok Ayer Street...
14) Take a full body checkup! Hasn’t had time for it in the whole year!!! Maybe it’s the cost that’s making me procrastinate… - I did! And my cholesterol is so high I became a vegan for a while..damn..I should eat healthy food again!
15) Learn more about investments for my future’s sake! - I did, and I tried, until I lost... abit. Haha.
16) Improve my tennis!!! - I think I played even less tennis than I did in 2006...
Wish List 2007
1) New jeans - Got 2 nice skinny jeans
2) One nice designer bag - Got a Kate Spade and Agnes B, but not yet not yet...
3) New mobile phone - Got one phone, but super sucky! Don't buy N73!!!
4) Shoerack - I think I don't need this in the meantime. Haha.
5) New Keyboard - Yeah! Wenyao got it for me~!
OK! My resolutions for 2008 coming up next!
Goals for 2007
1) Lose 7 Kg and for goodness sake, please lose it! Yes…I gained another 2kg this year… - I think I gained another 2... Gross.
2) Visit Gym twice weekly. I must make full use of my payments!!! - Changed my payment scheme, visited Gym even less....
3) Be more confident & spontaneous. Yada yada yada.. - Not up to expectation still...
4) Strike 100 funds per month, or maybe just enough to make my boss gimme bonus! - Didn't strike 100, but getting bonus, but don't think it's too big..hai!
5) Complete baptism. I must be more motivated! - Bad Bad Christian!
6) Visit just ONE nice country. Aussie, Taiwan or Japan..that’s a hard choice to make! - I visited Taiwan!!! But it's not that nice...Went to London on a business trip! Super nice! But travelled alone though...does Redang count too??
7) Save at least 800 per month! Or as much as possible! Motivate me ppl! - This is really bad, I shall not delve further...
8) Spend 80 bucks a week on meals, eat less is the best! - I put in this knowing it's impossible. Hah. It will not be repeated in my resolution for 2008!
9) Join Standard Chartered Marathon – Tentatively 10km. - I didn't sign up at all! By the time I wanted to sign up, the cost was 50 bucks. I reckon such a short distance shouldn't be worth that much. And damn! The lady's singlet was so nice...Grrr..
10) Learn French - Put on hold...
11) Learn Dressmaking! That’s my first step to fashion education! - I started the lessons, but I stopped halfway!!! Bad Bad Bad!!!
12) Take/ signup for CFA/CAIA - I seriously hope I have time to study for this...
13) Hopefully a new work environment - Still at Telok Ayer Street...
14) Take a full body checkup! Hasn’t had time for it in the whole year!!! Maybe it’s the cost that’s making me procrastinate… - I did! And my cholesterol is so high I became a vegan for a while..damn..I should eat healthy food again!
15) Learn more about investments for my future’s sake! - I did, and I tried, until I lost... abit. Haha.
16) Improve my tennis!!! - I think I played even less tennis than I did in 2006...
Wish List 2007
1) New jeans - Got 2 nice skinny jeans
2) One nice designer bag - Got a Kate Spade and Agnes B, but not yet not yet...
3) New mobile phone - Got one phone, but super sucky! Don't buy N73!!!
4) Shoerack - I think I don't need this in the meantime. Haha.
5) New Keyboard - Yeah! Wenyao got it for me~!
OK! My resolutions for 2008 coming up next!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Bye Bye Dan
Dan is on his official last day today. In memory of his existence in the company, I've decided to write him a poem, inspired by his constant name-calling habits (to me!). It's sad that he's really uncreative, cos the name-calling is always circling a certain animal - FJ (Feiju), Ton Ton (the pet pig in Naruto), Xiao Pang (still..like a pig) etc etc. Tsk Tsk Tsk.
So Dan, here's one for you. It's a load of BS for you though. Hahaha.
Bye Bye Dan
Tomorrow comes,
Tomorrow goes,
“Bye Bye Ton Ton”,
“Goodbye too”.
Seven months passed,
And one ton gone.
Thinner than ever,
Dan looks wrong.
Ton Ton's happy
With Dan gone.
Work brings pleasure,
Oh! Thank God!
Dan eats Wan Ton,
Thinks of Ton Ton.
A happy poet,
With a cutesy bob.
Dan Dan packs on Friday morn,
Junks and stuffs on his table formed.
Seven months, a time too short,
But friendship ties, a bond still strong.
Back to school for Dan Dan soon,
“Study smart with A+ too!”
Ton Ton's back to mugger life,
“All the best!”, he wishes too.
Time will pass,
And time will run,
Days pass, weeks rush
Thus and Thus.
Dan Dan Dan Dan, be mindful.
Be strong, be brave and be good too.
Life ahead may be tough for you,
But trust God that he'll guide you through.
"Take care Take care!" Says us too.
All your friends from EH cooed.
"Come back, Come back, visit us soon!"
"We'll miss your jokes, and be back soon!"
So Dan, here's one for you. It's a load of BS for you though. Hahaha.
Bye Bye Dan
Tomorrow comes,
Tomorrow goes,
“Bye Bye Ton Ton”,
“Goodbye too”.
Seven months passed,
And one ton gone.
Thinner than ever,
Dan looks wrong.
Ton Ton's happy
With Dan gone.
Work brings pleasure,
Oh! Thank God!
Dan eats Wan Ton,
Thinks of Ton Ton.
A happy poet,
With a cutesy bob.
Dan Dan packs on Friday morn,
Junks and stuffs on his table formed.
Seven months, a time too short,
But friendship ties, a bond still strong.
Back to school for Dan Dan soon,
“Study smart with A+ too!”
Ton Ton's back to mugger life,
“All the best!”, he wishes too.
Time will pass,
And time will run,
Days pass, weeks rush
Thus and Thus.
Dan Dan Dan Dan, be mindful.
Be strong, be brave and be good too.
Life ahead may be tough for you,
But trust God that he'll guide you through.
"Take care Take care!" Says us too.
All your friends from EH cooed.
"Come back, Come back, visit us soon!"
"We'll miss your jokes, and be back soon!"
A New New Year
A New Year passed
A New Year past
Forthcoming New Year,
Impending fast.
A year gone older,
But not a year mature,
What have I done?
What I have done.
Regrets and achievements
Amidst highs and lows,
Big changes small tempers,
Cower and grow.
Unfinished businesses,
Imminent tasks,
Verklempt looms,
Not eager for start.
A Pessimist to many
But not necessary
A carthargic course
Welcoming new months.
A year of challenges,
A year of greatness,
A year of God's favour,
In faithful time.
Can't believe it's already the start of a new year. And when I though I was still in a New Year, aka 2007. Time really flies. Loads of changes and loads of un-changes. Hah. Wrote a poem to reminisce about 2007. Shall update on my resolutions on a later date!
A New Year past
Forthcoming New Year,
Impending fast.
A year gone older,
But not a year mature,
What have I done?
What I have done.
Regrets and achievements
Amidst highs and lows,
Big changes small tempers,
Cower and grow.
Unfinished businesses,
Imminent tasks,
Verklempt looms,
Not eager for start.
A Pessimist to many
But not necessary
A carthargic course
Welcoming new months.
A year of challenges,
A year of greatness,
A year of God's favour,
In faithful time.
Can't believe it's already the start of a new year. And when I though I was still in a New Year, aka 2007. Time really flies. Loads of changes and loads of un-changes. Hah. Wrote a poem to reminisce about 2007. Shall update on my resolutions on a later date!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Christmas isn't Christmas
Christmas isn't Christmas
'Till it happens in your heart.
Somewhere deep inside you
Is where Christmas really starts.
So give your heart to Jesus
You'll discover when you do
That it's Christmas,
Really Christmas for you.
Jesus brings warmth like a winter fire
A light like a candle's glow
He's waiting now to come inside
As he did so long ago.
Jesus brings gifts of truth and light
And makes them bloom and grow.
So welcome Him with a song of joy
And when He comes, you'll know that
Christmas isn't Christmas
'Till it happens in your heart.
Somewhere deep inside you
Is where Christmas really starts.
So give your heart to Jesus
You'll discover when you do
That it's Christmas,
Really Christmas for you.
'Till it happens in your heart.
Somewhere deep inside you
Is where Christmas really starts.
So give your heart to Jesus
You'll discover when you do
That it's Christmas,
Really Christmas for you.
Jesus brings warmth like a winter fire
A light like a candle's glow
He's waiting now to come inside
As he did so long ago.
Jesus brings gifts of truth and light
And makes them bloom and grow.
So welcome Him with a song of joy
And when He comes, you'll know that
Christmas isn't Christmas
'Till it happens in your heart.
Somewhere deep inside you
Is where Christmas really starts.
So give your heart to Jesus
You'll discover when you do
That it's Christmas,
Really Christmas for you.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
My other half
I realised most of the blogs I read referred their other half to dear, darling, etc etc. I thought back and found it weird I've never reflected Wenyao in any of my writings in a beloved-meaning tag. Hah, but I realised in my everyday speech, I've called him loads of stuffs besides Wenyao. I remembered once I called out his name, and he looked at me as if I've just spouted vulgarities to him. Then he blankly asked me why I called his name. Funny yah, give "name calling" to a whole new level.
He has loads of names in my dictionary. I call him Hubby, Dear, Papa (my future kid's father). Not forgetting the Oie and Wei's of course.
I guess I just find it weird to pen a tag for him, of cos assuming everyone who reads my blog already know who he is.
I've been experiencing some deaths recently. Got me thinking about what I'm gonna do if my other half goes before me, or vice versa. I'm not a person who deal openly with death. I may seem OK, but I know subconsciously I'm always grieving, and grieving way too long and in too much in denial to want to know it.
So I've thought up a plan. I shall plan the grieving process for my other half. And I hope my other half will do it for me too. *hint hint* My other half told me he doesn't need the stuff which I'm planning, but just in case. I do hope I get it if he should pass before me, because technically I thought of it because I need it!
Anyways, the plan is this. I shall write the stuff which I feel ought to be remembered, and pen them in entries so that after my death, my other half can read it. I think the worse part of losing someone is the loneliness that follow, so by reading what I wrote about us, it could be way easier in dealing grieve on your own. Albiet, to some, it might sound pretty spooky. Haha, but I think that should work for me. Of course, I'll probably slots comments on grieving in between to aid in the process.
Of course, this will only work if I live enough to write entries fit for a 6-month read (my targeted healthy grieving period) So, I shall start planning now!
Such a great idea, I think I'm a genius!
P/S: WY, please start writing after your exam...
He has loads of names in my dictionary. I call him Hubby, Dear, Papa (my future kid's father). Not forgetting the Oie and Wei's of course.
I guess I just find it weird to pen a tag for him, of cos assuming everyone who reads my blog already know who he is.
I've been experiencing some deaths recently. Got me thinking about what I'm gonna do if my other half goes before me, or vice versa. I'm not a person who deal openly with death. I may seem OK, but I know subconsciously I'm always grieving, and grieving way too long and in too much in denial to want to know it.
So I've thought up a plan. I shall plan the grieving process for my other half. And I hope my other half will do it for me too. *hint hint* My other half told me he doesn't need the stuff which I'm planning, but just in case. I do hope I get it if he should pass before me, because technically I thought of it because I need it!
Anyways, the plan is this. I shall write the stuff which I feel ought to be remembered, and pen them in entries so that after my death, my other half can read it. I think the worse part of losing someone is the loneliness that follow, so by reading what I wrote about us, it could be way easier in dealing grieve on your own. Albiet, to some, it might sound pretty spooky. Haha, but I think that should work for me. Of course, I'll probably slots comments on grieving in between to aid in the process.
Of course, this will only work if I live enough to write entries fit for a 6-month read (my targeted healthy grieving period) So, I shall start planning now!
Such a great idea, I think I'm a genius!
P/S: WY, please start writing after your exam...
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
My dad is a cheapo, but wenyao is worse..
Was working diligently today until an email popped up at my workplace. I'm seriously diligently working!! Especially since Zhiyuan (aka FJJ) is out for 2 weeks on reservist, and I practially have no one to suan...
Well, back to the email. It was from my dad...subject: Xmas gift and it reads...
Message Classification: Restricted
I have requested CPF Board for waiver of education loan repayment to be made by you. This is the acknowledgement number
Transaction Description
Transaction No. #######
Waiver of Education Loan Repayment #######
My mom was CC-ed in the email, so I sent a reply back
......
Regards,
Zhengyi
After which my mom replied with this.
Such a big X'mas Gift..................
Where is mine?
On seeing this, I helped her reply.
Mummy wants an LV bag. 1000 bucks. 30 years of marriage, that’s $33 per year.. cheap purchase. hahaha.
My dad's turn.
You already have me....... So greedy.............
This time my turn.
She has you but not reaping anything... you are like a plant but not bearing fruits... So the bag can be your fruit...
Anyway this one not considered xmas gift. You already said to be fair to me and bro you will pay our school fees, so technically I paid you extra for the one year! Total $2000!!! You can actually buy her 2 LV bag with that money!
Anyway my extra 200 bucks will be transferred to you still every month, not to CPF but to your personal account, because somebody just asked me to pay for all phone bills...so in a way, that's your xmas gift! And you can transfer that to her xmas bag...
All in all..i'm still the one paying for your gift to her.. so if you really want to give me a gift, you can throw in one LV bag for me as well. Small gift for 400 per month leh!!! Multiply by 12, you get4800!!! =)
OK so one LV bag for me, another one for mummy. Deal!
Mummy, we can go shopping soon!!!
After my long long email, this is his final reply...
No a big deal. I will give each of u a L(ess) V(aluable) Bag.
Me: (-_-''')
When wenyao and Jiajun came and fetch me from work, they had already heard part of the story from Uncle Raymond, whom they met outside my office, while on his way to dinner. So Wenyao was laughing away at my dad's answer.
When we went home after meeting Zeming at Ikea for dinner, he planted this as his msn nick.
I'm so glad my gf wants an LV bag (since it doesn't cost much to buy a Low Value bag)
Diao..my dad say less value, he said low...OMG!
Anyway I realised I forgot to put an important person in my Xmas list. Shitty!
My dad bought tickets for the Disney Live Mickey Magic Show at the indoor stadium for my kiddy cousins. Will be bringing 5 of them for the 330pm show this Fri. So exciting!!! Can't believe how my parents and I are going to handle 5 kids together! Gin (11), Sheanne (8), Keanne (5) Zidane (4) and Kai-ann (2). Bah! We are so adventurous!!!
Well, back to the email. It was from my dad...subject: Xmas gift and it reads...
Message Classification: Restricted
I have requested CPF Board for waiver of education loan repayment to be made by you. This is the acknowledgement number
Transaction Description
Transaction No. #######
Waiver of Education Loan Repayment #######
My mom was CC-ed in the email, so I sent a reply back
......
Regards,
Zhengyi
After which my mom replied with this.
Such a big X'mas Gift..................
Where is mine?
On seeing this, I helped her reply.
Mummy wants an LV bag. 1000 bucks. 30 years of marriage, that’s $33 per year.. cheap purchase. hahaha.
My dad's turn.
You already have me....... So greedy.............
This time my turn.
She has you but not reaping anything... you are like a plant but not bearing fruits... So the bag can be your fruit...
Anyway this one not considered xmas gift. You already said to be fair to me and bro you will pay our school fees, so technically I paid you extra for the one year! Total $2000!!! You can actually buy her 2 LV bag with that money!
Anyway my extra 200 bucks will be transferred to you still every month, not to CPF but to your personal account, because somebody just asked me to pay for all phone bills...so in a way, that's your xmas gift! And you can transfer that to her xmas bag...
All in all..i'm still the one paying for your gift to her.. so if you really want to give me a gift, you can throw in one LV bag for me as well. Small gift for 400 per month leh!!! Multiply by 12, you get4800!!! =)
OK so one LV bag for me, another one for mummy. Deal!
Mummy, we can go shopping soon!!!
After my long long email, this is his final reply...
No a big deal. I will give each of u a L(ess) V(aluable) Bag.
Me: (-_-''')
When wenyao and Jiajun came and fetch me from work, they had already heard part of the story from Uncle Raymond, whom they met outside my office, while on his way to dinner. So Wenyao was laughing away at my dad's answer.
When we went home after meeting Zeming at Ikea for dinner, he planted this as his msn nick.
I'm so glad my gf wants an LV bag (since it doesn't cost much to buy a Low Value bag)
Diao..my dad say less value, he said low...OMG!
Anyway I realised I forgot to put an important person in my Xmas list. Shitty!
My dad bought tickets for the Disney Live Mickey Magic Show at the indoor stadium for my kiddy cousins. Will be bringing 5 of them for the 330pm show this Fri. So exciting!!! Can't believe how my parents and I are going to handle 5 kids together! Gin (11), Sheanne (8), Keanne (5) Zidane (4) and Kai-ann (2). Bah! We are so adventurous!!!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
The Wake
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
A human soul, wrecked body, apart.
Tears aflowing, wailing chimes,
Give and take, it all began.
Footsteps heavy, towards the wood,
A log carved out, a figure put.
A Mother's cry, a Brother's grief,
And Father's heart breaking in between.
Friends gathered, 12 long years,
Hellos exchanged, rootless words.
Awkward silence fill the air,
Smiles and shares to break the scare.
Time to go, and time to grow,
Who's to know 24 was his foe.
Goodbyes said in a hasty pace,
But memories and feelings will remain.
A human soul, wrecked body, apart.
Tears aflowing, wailing chimes,
Give and take, it all began.
Footsteps heavy, towards the wood,
A log carved out, a figure put.
A Mother's cry, a Brother's grief,
And Father's heart breaking in between.
Friends gathered, 12 long years,
Hellos exchanged, rootless words.
Awkward silence fill the air,
Smiles and shares to break the scare.
Time to go, and time to grow,
Who's to know 24 was his foe.
Goodbyes said in a hasty pace,
But memories and feelings will remain.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Thou shalt start blogging again...
Realised I haven't been blogging for quite some time. I love to write, that's why English is my favourite subject. I was shuffling through some old folders on my comp recently, and came across articles and papers I wrote during school time. It alarmed me when I finished reading them. I like how I write, or rather used to write. Sad!
It's amazing how 2 years seem to pass so fast. I lost some abilities and I gained some. But I do hope the interest in writing is not waning. I shall start blogging again for a start. Typing is way better than manually writing. Haha.
Just came back from a Taiwan trip this week. Places are interesting enough, but the tour is really bad. By tour I refer to the package which we took, the tour guide was horrible. I shall not delve further. But on a sidenote, I've decided to write in a feedback letter just to highlight my displeasure..eh hem...displeasures.
I read my last entry and to follow up on the vegan thing. Yes, I did last one week, and even better I lasted a month, eating only veg and fish plus minimal seafoods. Hah. I'm a pseudo vegan, and I want to try keeping it that way. Bad thing about it, I realised I end up eating the same food over and over again, it got quite sick but I persisted. Until I went Taiwan. OMG. There had been a flood recently, and all the crops are submerged. Turned out veg became more expensive than meat, and there was lots of meat. I had to eat some...well, I think I ate too much. Hah, but seriously, it's difficult to be a vegan in Singapore. But I shall try!!!
Well, just to update what I've been doing. I guessed it's all still the same. Good and bad, but I'm beginning to be pretty rooted to what I am doing currently. Weekends are spend heading out, or watching shows or just bumming around. Funny thing is I like it! It's the pure pleasure of a hard week's work!
Work's been the same. Some good some bad. My colleague is leaving me. Seems like every year end is a time for departure. And everyone I'm good at leaves or left. OMG, is it me or the job?! Hohoho.
Alrite, my shows are loaded, I will try to blog interesting stuff again! Although I suspect I'm the only one reading it. Hah!
It's amazing how 2 years seem to pass so fast. I lost some abilities and I gained some. But I do hope the interest in writing is not waning. I shall start blogging again for a start. Typing is way better than manually writing. Haha.
Just came back from a Taiwan trip this week. Places are interesting enough, but the tour is really bad. By tour I refer to the package which we took, the tour guide was horrible. I shall not delve further. But on a sidenote, I've decided to write in a feedback letter just to highlight my displeasure..eh hem...displeasures.
I read my last entry and to follow up on the vegan thing. Yes, I did last one week, and even better I lasted a month, eating only veg and fish plus minimal seafoods. Hah. I'm a pseudo vegan, and I want to try keeping it that way. Bad thing about it, I realised I end up eating the same food over and over again, it got quite sick but I persisted. Until I went Taiwan. OMG. There had been a flood recently, and all the crops are submerged. Turned out veg became more expensive than meat, and there was lots of meat. I had to eat some...well, I think I ate too much. Hah, but seriously, it's difficult to be a vegan in Singapore. But I shall try!!!
Well, just to update what I've been doing. I guessed it's all still the same. Good and bad, but I'm beginning to be pretty rooted to what I am doing currently. Weekends are spend heading out, or watching shows or just bumming around. Funny thing is I like it! It's the pure pleasure of a hard week's work!
Work's been the same. Some good some bad. My colleague is leaving me. Seems like every year end is a time for departure. And everyone I'm good at leaves or left. OMG, is it me or the job?! Hohoho.
Alrite, my shows are loaded, I will try to blog interesting stuff again! Although I suspect I'm the only one reading it. Hah!
Monday, September 03, 2007
What I have been up to recently...
I went for a mandarin musical last Wed on the 29th - 天冷就回来. The script was inspired by all the songs that 梁文福 wrote. I was apprehensive at first, because I don't really listen to his song, but the turn out was better than expected. I seriously recommend it, although the male cast was a lot better than the females. And I mean way better..the females' voice wasn't that stable though. But the story plot is nice. I heard the tickets were totally sold out, and the only available ones are in 2009!
There is this poem which they read during the play. By EE Cummings. And I like it.
Got this book from Borders a few days back - Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin. Made me so determined to become a vegan. Tried it for 2 days and found it so hard to buy food that is meatless! So I decided to be a pseudo vegan, I shall only eat seafood! I was super put off by the methods that the book described on animals which were killed, which was mainly cows, chickens and pigs. Super grossed out. I feel inhumane eating them. Plus of course unhealthy too, judging by the methods used to rear the animals. Wenyao said he'll give me a week and see how long it'll last. Anyway my cholesterol is super high, so I might as well try. Hah.
Let's see how long I'll last. Being a vegan also meant I should be proactive on animal rights activities. I just bought 2 pairs of leather shoes without thinking twice... Hah. It's bad huh.
Omg I realised I haven't written in such a long time, I've forgotten how to blog. My language is so uninteresting...Omg I used the word uninteresting..so boring..*roar*puipuipui*
There is this poem which they read during the play. By EE Cummings. And I like it.
anyone lived in a pretty how town
anyone lived in a pretty how town
(with up so floating many bells down)
spring summer autumn winter
he sang his didn't he danced his did.
Women and men (both little and small)
cared for anyone not at all
they sowed their isn't they reaped their same
sun moon stars rain
children guessed (but only a few
and down they forgot as up they grew
autumn winter spring summer)
that noone loved him more by more
when by now and tree by leaf
she laughed his joy she cried his grief
bird by snow and stir by still
anyone's any was all to her
someones married their everyones
laughed their cryings and did their dance
(sleep wake hope and then)they
said their nevers they slept their dream
stars rain sun moon
(and only the snow can begin to explain
how children are apt to forget to remember
with up so floating many bells down)
one day anyone died i guess
(and noone stooped to kiss his face)
busy folk buried them side by side
little by little and was by was
all by all and deep by deep
and more by more they dream their sleep
noone and anyone earth by april
with by spirit and if by yes.
Women and men (both dong and ding)
summer autumn winter spring
reaped their sowing and went their came
sun moon stars rain
Got this book from Borders a few days back - Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin. Made me so determined to become a vegan. Tried it for 2 days and found it so hard to buy food that is meatless! So I decided to be a pseudo vegan, I shall only eat seafood! I was super put off by the methods that the book described on animals which were killed, which was mainly cows, chickens and pigs. Super grossed out. I feel inhumane eating them. Plus of course unhealthy too, judging by the methods used to rear the animals. Wenyao said he'll give me a week and see how long it'll last. Anyway my cholesterol is super high, so I might as well try. Hah.
Let's see how long I'll last. Being a vegan also meant I should be proactive on animal rights activities. I just bought 2 pairs of leather shoes without thinking twice... Hah. It's bad huh.
Omg I realised I haven't written in such a long time, I've forgotten how to blog. My language is so uninteresting...Omg I used the word uninteresting..so boring..*roar*puipuipui*
Thursday, August 30, 2007
INSEAD
It has been an agonizing 3 days. I was told of a course this week at INSEAD (Singapore Campus) only last Thursday and within minutes of knowing I was going for the course, I was hurrying typing away my application for an approval from INSEAD to attend the seminar on alternative investments - Mastering Alternative Investments (MAI)
I had read a lot of bios of fund managers which described their education in INSEAD. I never thought much about the education hub, except that it must be something great. So when Irene asked if I was interested to head to a seminar at INSEAD, I jumped at the chance. Apprehensively of course.
I was hasty in my application. I needed to send through a description of my objectives to attend the program plus my role in eurekahedge, plus a freaking long form in 15 mins! The course coordinator was leaving for the day and everything had to be processed by friday, which was 6 hours away... I was told they had to read through what I wrote before I could be admitted into the program. Unaware of the importance of the write-up, I typed everything in point form! Until I spoke to a colleague from sales (we are the 2 persons going for the program), when I realised she actually wrote in an essay for the admission, and it took her 2 days. I must say I'm lucky they processed it through and confirmed my application at the last minute. Funny though, seeing her gek reaction when she heard I wrote in point form. *evil face*
I was so worried about the program because I seriously thought I was not up to it. Unfortunately, I was so right! The next day everything was processed and I was given my access to their online program portal. After viewing the participants list, I knew I was in deep shit.
There were about 18 participants. All of them investment professionals holding high appointments - CFOs, CEOs, Fund Manager, Govt Authority. My role as an Assistant Head seemed relatively unimportant. And I was totally freaked out.
I was so quiet in all the 3 days of the program. I was taxed out. The readings were horrible, and I had to complete them within the weekend and I was rushing a proposal for a South African Counterpart due on Monday. Not to mention, this week was end month, and due to the restructuring of pay scheme, I had to increase my average funds this month.... and they were lagging like mad. I wasn't performing at all.
I was both happy and worried to be in the program. The exposure was great. I learnt things I never knew and wouldn't have expected to learn. They were difficult at my standard. Furthermore, I felt really guilty I couldn't assist much in the discussions. Mostly, I felt ashamed because I knew so little about my industry. But on the bright side, at least I added knowledge after the program, albiet some concepts are still hazy. Still, I think the marginal knowledge made all seemed better.
We had extra readings everyday after the program. Imagine my stress level when I had to read them every night. Even my mom was concerned. I had stopped studying 2 years back! And there I was, highlighting notes for the first 2 nights..
I was so glad it was over today. I think I broke into the brightest smile once the professor announced it was all over! My achievements - an INSEAD cert (I'm officially an alumni of the MAI program....) an ugly group photo, and a whole load of information I need to re-digest... Hah. Nonetheless, it was an experience not to be missed! I didn't enjoy it, but having an INSEAD stamped on my name..I think it was worth it? Hah.
*Thanks to all those who prayed for me!*
I had read a lot of bios of fund managers which described their education in INSEAD. I never thought much about the education hub, except that it must be something great. So when Irene asked if I was interested to head to a seminar at INSEAD, I jumped at the chance. Apprehensively of course.
I was hasty in my application. I needed to send through a description of my objectives to attend the program plus my role in eurekahedge, plus a freaking long form in 15 mins! The course coordinator was leaving for the day and everything had to be processed by friday, which was 6 hours away... I was told they had to read through what I wrote before I could be admitted into the program. Unaware of the importance of the write-up, I typed everything in point form! Until I spoke to a colleague from sales (we are the 2 persons going for the program), when I realised she actually wrote in an essay for the admission, and it took her 2 days. I must say I'm lucky they processed it through and confirmed my application at the last minute. Funny though, seeing her gek reaction when she heard I wrote in point form. *evil face*
I was so worried about the program because I seriously thought I was not up to it. Unfortunately, I was so right! The next day everything was processed and I was given my access to their online program portal. After viewing the participants list, I knew I was in deep shit.
There were about 18 participants. All of them investment professionals holding high appointments - CFOs, CEOs, Fund Manager, Govt Authority. My role as an Assistant Head seemed relatively unimportant. And I was totally freaked out.
I was so quiet in all the 3 days of the program. I was taxed out. The readings were horrible, and I had to complete them within the weekend and I was rushing a proposal for a South African Counterpart due on Monday. Not to mention, this week was end month, and due to the restructuring of pay scheme, I had to increase my average funds this month.... and they were lagging like mad. I wasn't performing at all.
I was both happy and worried to be in the program. The exposure was great. I learnt things I never knew and wouldn't have expected to learn. They were difficult at my standard. Furthermore, I felt really guilty I couldn't assist much in the discussions. Mostly, I felt ashamed because I knew so little about my industry. But on the bright side, at least I added knowledge after the program, albiet some concepts are still hazy. Still, I think the marginal knowledge made all seemed better.
We had extra readings everyday after the program. Imagine my stress level when I had to read them every night. Even my mom was concerned. I had stopped studying 2 years back! And there I was, highlighting notes for the first 2 nights..
I was so glad it was over today. I think I broke into the brightest smile once the professor announced it was all over! My achievements - an INSEAD cert (I'm officially an alumni of the MAI program....) an ugly group photo, and a whole load of information I need to re-digest... Hah. Nonetheless, it was an experience not to be missed! I didn't enjoy it, but having an INSEAD stamped on my name..I think it was worth it? Hah.
*Thanks to all those who prayed for me!*
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Being Fat and its negative associations
So just what are the negative associations with being fat? Let me think..an individual who's fat usually showcases these behaviors (from my experiences) - gluttony, incompetence, bad-looking, eyesore, unhealthy, unloved, sad, unconfident, ugly, bad personality?
Sad to say, I realised all these are just my experiences. I've seen people on the bigger side looking happy, very competent, confident, very much loved, pleasant to the eye, and having wonderful personality.
I've been getting these comments & suggestions from my parents in the past one month (or maybe past few years???):
1) So... when are you slimming down?
2) You should go on a diet..try eating 2 small pieces of these wheat biscuits for breakfast...
3) Did anyone offer you a seat on the MRT?
4) When was the last time you exercised?
5) You will become a potato watching TV like that, short and round..
6) Try commenting on your own fats..
7) You're still eating?
8) Didn't Wenyao comment anything on your fats?
9) He'll leave you if you don't do anything about it.
10) You'll be prettier if you weigh less.
Does anyone have any other comments on my excess fats? Sometimes I feel they will be happy if I'm anorexic or bulimic. I don't think it changes the way I am as a person. I just feel really depressed whenever they comment on such issues. Can't they see I find the comments rude and abhoring? I'm not complaining, why should they? Why can't they just accept me for who I am.
I look bigger, so I look different, so I might look less pleasant. But did that change the way I'm treating the family? Did that change the way I work in the office? Did that made me bad as a whole? If I do please let me know. These comments just made me avoid walking pass my parents while they watch TV, wearing clothes which are much looser, going for meals with them, carefully selecting clothes which do not make me look pregnant, and having them see me munch on food...
I feel judged in a very bad way. I seriously think to be a good daughter, I must be anorexic or bulimic..Why do I feel like it's starting all over again...
Sad to say, I realised all these are just my experiences. I've seen people on the bigger side looking happy, very competent, confident, very much loved, pleasant to the eye, and having wonderful personality.
I've been getting these comments & suggestions from my parents in the past one month (or maybe past few years???):
1) So... when are you slimming down?
2) You should go on a diet..try eating 2 small pieces of these wheat biscuits for breakfast...
3) Did anyone offer you a seat on the MRT?
4) When was the last time you exercised?
5) You will become a potato watching TV like that, short and round..
6) Try commenting on your own fats..
7) You're still eating?
8) Didn't Wenyao comment anything on your fats?
9) He'll leave you if you don't do anything about it.
10) You'll be prettier if you weigh less.
Does anyone have any other comments on my excess fats? Sometimes I feel they will be happy if I'm anorexic or bulimic. I don't think it changes the way I am as a person. I just feel really depressed whenever they comment on such issues. Can't they see I find the comments rude and abhoring? I'm not complaining, why should they? Why can't they just accept me for who I am.
I look bigger, so I look different, so I might look less pleasant. But did that change the way I'm treating the family? Did that change the way I work in the office? Did that made me bad as a whole? If I do please let me know. These comments just made me avoid walking pass my parents while they watch TV, wearing clothes which are much looser, going for meals with them, carefully selecting clothes which do not make me look pregnant, and having them see me munch on food...
I feel judged in a very bad way. I seriously think to be a good daughter, I must be anorexic or bulimic..Why do I feel like it's starting all over again...
Monday, August 06, 2007
Introducing...DAN the MAN...
I have a new colleague in the office. Real perk-me-up ever since he joined us. Cos when I'm bored I bully him, and he can do nothing about it!!! His suaning really helps to strengthen my brain amidst the mundane work. BTW his nickname is Fei Ju 1 aka FJ1. (I'm FJ2).
These are the few conversations we had on skype...
While he's working US hour....
Dan says: :(
Zhengyi says: yyy?
Dan says: cos i am working now
Zhengyi says: no worries..i m watching bleach here
Zhengyi says: can pei u
Zhengyi says: (devil)
While I was complaining about the shower head malfunction...
Dan says: sad case
Dan says: i tink you got to go 7-11 buy mineral water to clean yourself
Dan says: alternatively lick like the cats
Zhengyi says: omg
Zhengyi says: my dad went and dunno press wad then it work
Zhengyi says: now i scared i go bathe then will get electrcuted
Zhengyi says: pray for me!
Zhengyi says: ok i'm gonna bathe now
Zhengyi says: in case i dun come back alive
Dan says: Dear god
Dan says: pls... do as you wish
Zhengyi says: just want you to know that you are not so bad a co-worker
Dan says: relieve her of suffering
Zhengyi says: ok i take back my word
Zhengyi says: goodbye my friend
Dan says: leave me something!!!
Zhengyi says: i left u wonderful memories my friend
Zhengyi says: that should be the most precious thing ever
Zhengyi says: i'm alive!!!!
Zhengyi says: but u can keep the memories
While a fund manager called him on skype and he has no phone connected to his PC...
Dan says: hey this guy added me
Dan says: then he call me
Dan says: but i cant answer
Dan says: i tink my extraction sucks
Zhengyi says: u take my phone
Dan says: he says want to go thru with me
Zhengyi says: the phone at my pc tower
Dan says: tink nvm i talk to him tml
Zhengyi says: u wan u can take my phone
Zhengyi says: nv use one
Dan says: i use it to call you later
Zhengyi says: if u going to use it to call me at 3am to go siao bian it's ok
Dan says: no lor
Zhengyi says: my bladder system very good, will wake me up if i need to go one[10:07:21 PM] Dan says: i am not so bad
Dan says: i call at every haf hr to remind you
Dan says: to cover blanket
Zhengyi says: wah so good ar
Zhengyi says: i wait for ur call lor (if u can get through while i'm logged off)[10:08:40 PM] Dan Dan says: handfone shld be fine too rite
Zhengyi says: most likely off
Zhengyi says: haha
Dan says: let me see
Dan says: this number shld work rite 6565 6902
Zhengyi says: u'll get an uncle shouting at ur ear
Dan says: i will speak politely
Zhengyi says: u'll still have him shouting at ur ear
Dan says: i can ask him to cover your blanket
Zhengyi says: u'll still have him shouting at ur ear
Zhengyi says: i think u dun wan that
Zhengyi says: most likely u'll go deaf
Zhengyi says: then tomorrow cannot do calling
Zhengyi says: wont do any of us good
While I tried to psycho him to gain weight..that's how he got to be FJ 1 btw..
Conversation with steph
[11:12:02 PM] Stephy says: i got very nice cashew nut cookie
[11:12:06 PM] Stephy says: u want to try?
[11:12:06 PM] Zhengyi says: bah
[11:12:08 PM] Zhengyi says: dun say liao
[11:12:11 PM] Zhengyi says: i'm not in office la
[11:12:14 PM] Zhengyi says: at home already
[11:12:14 PM] Stephy says: eh!
[11:12:23 PM] Stephy says: i keep thinking u are!
[11:12:25 PM] Stephy says: hahahaha
[11:12:31 PM] Zhengyi says: only dan
[11:12:34 PM] Zhengyi says: u can offer him
[11:12:37 PM] Zhengyi says: he's in denial mode
[11:12:41 PM] Stephy says: ya i saw dan
[11:12:41 PM] Zhengyi says: he thinks he's not hungry
[11:12:46 PM] Stephy says: ahahahaha
[11:13:13 PM] Stephy says: i should bbq my chicken wings in the oven
[11:13:20 PM] Zhengyi says: hahaha
[11:13:21 PM] Stephy says: then walk into the room
[11:13:26 PM] Stephy says: sit there & says
[11:13:40 PM] Stephy says: Zee says u are not hungry, so doesnt matter where i eat my wings
Next..on Dan's window..
[11:14:45 PM] Dan says: idiot
[11:15:11 PM] Dan says: you ask steph to give me chocolate!!!!
[11:15:32 PM] Zhengyi says: i didn't!!!
[11:15:42 PM] Zhengyi says: (angel)
[11:15:53 PM] Dan says: hmm
[11:15:54 PM] Dan says: funny
[11:16:06 PM] Dan says: she said you said i am in denial mode
[11:16:13 PM] Dan says: then offer me snacks
[11:16:19 PM] Dan says: and i had to take one chocolate
[11:16:33 PM] Zhengyi says: i tell her to offer u chicken wing
[11:16:34 PM] Dan says: sian... i look rounder suddenly
Next on Stephy's window again..
[11:15:54 PM] Zhengyi says: he scold me eediot
[11:15:56 PM] Stephy says: ahahahaha
[11:15:59 PM] Zhengyi says: say i ask u to give him
[11:16:04 PM] Zhengyi says: i ask u to give him chicken wings
[11:16:06 PM] Zhengyi says: not choc
[11:16:08 PM] Zhengyi says: not enuff!
[11:16:11 PM] Stephy says: lol
[11:16:18 PM] Stephy says: really ar?
[11:16:25 PM] Stephy says: he think he will eat?
[11:18:43 PM] Stephy says: tell him that little choc cookie have 75 calories
[11:18:48 PM] Stephy says: FYI
[11:18:50 PM] Stephy says: ahahaha
Needless to say, I pasted the calories to him. FYI...
Hahaha!!!! Going for supper with WY now~!!!
These are the few conversations we had on skype...
While he's working US hour....
Dan says: :(
Zhengyi says: yyy?
Dan says: cos i am working now
Zhengyi says: no worries..i m watching bleach here
Zhengyi says: can pei u
Zhengyi says: (devil)
While I was complaining about the shower head malfunction...
Dan says: sad case
Dan says: i tink you got to go 7-11 buy mineral water to clean yourself
Dan says: alternatively lick like the cats
Zhengyi says: omg
Zhengyi says: my dad went and dunno press wad then it work
Zhengyi says: now i scared i go bathe then will get electrcuted
Zhengyi says: pray for me!
Zhengyi says: ok i'm gonna bathe now
Zhengyi says: in case i dun come back alive
Dan says: Dear god
Dan says: pls... do as you wish
Zhengyi says: just want you to know that you are not so bad a co-worker
Dan says: relieve her of suffering
Zhengyi says: ok i take back my word
Zhengyi says: goodbye my friend
Dan says: leave me something!!!
Zhengyi says: i left u wonderful memories my friend
Zhengyi says: that should be the most precious thing ever
Zhengyi says: i'm alive!!!!
Zhengyi says: but u can keep the memories
While a fund manager called him on skype and he has no phone connected to his PC...
Dan says: hey this guy added me
Dan says: then he call me
Dan says: but i cant answer
Dan says: i tink my extraction sucks
Zhengyi says: u take my phone
Dan says: he says want to go thru with me
Zhengyi says: the phone at my pc tower
Dan says: tink nvm i talk to him tml
Zhengyi says: u wan u can take my phone
Zhengyi says: nv use one
Dan says: i use it to call you later
Zhengyi says: if u going to use it to call me at 3am to go siao bian it's ok
Dan says: no lor
Zhengyi says: my bladder system very good, will wake me up if i need to go one[10:07:21 PM] Dan says: i am not so bad
Dan says: i call at every haf hr to remind you
Dan says: to cover blanket
Zhengyi says: wah so good ar
Zhengyi says: i wait for ur call lor (if u can get through while i'm logged off)[10:08:40 PM] Dan Dan says: handfone shld be fine too rite
Zhengyi says: most likely off
Zhengyi says: haha
Dan says: let me see
Dan says: this number shld work rite 6565 6902
Zhengyi says: u'll get an uncle shouting at ur ear
Dan says: i will speak politely
Zhengyi says: u'll still have him shouting at ur ear
Dan says: i can ask him to cover your blanket
Zhengyi says: u'll still have him shouting at ur ear
Zhengyi says: i think u dun wan that
Zhengyi says: most likely u'll go deaf
Zhengyi says: then tomorrow cannot do calling
Zhengyi says: wont do any of us good
While I tried to psycho him to gain weight..that's how he got to be FJ 1 btw..
Conversation with steph
[11:12:02 PM] Stephy says: i got very nice cashew nut cookie
[11:12:06 PM] Stephy says: u want to try?
[11:12:06 PM] Zhengyi says: bah
[11:12:08 PM] Zhengyi says: dun say liao
[11:12:11 PM] Zhengyi says: i'm not in office la
[11:12:14 PM] Zhengyi says: at home already
[11:12:14 PM] Stephy says: eh!
[11:12:23 PM] Stephy says: i keep thinking u are!
[11:12:25 PM] Stephy says: hahahaha
[11:12:31 PM] Zhengyi says: only dan
[11:12:34 PM] Zhengyi says: u can offer him
[11:12:37 PM] Zhengyi says: he's in denial mode
[11:12:41 PM] Stephy says: ya i saw dan
[11:12:41 PM] Zhengyi says: he thinks he's not hungry
[11:12:46 PM] Stephy says: ahahahaha
[11:13:13 PM] Stephy says: i should bbq my chicken wings in the oven
[11:13:20 PM] Zhengyi says: hahaha
[11:13:21 PM] Stephy says: then walk into the room
[11:13:26 PM] Stephy says: sit there & says
[11:13:40 PM] Stephy says: Zee says u are not hungry, so doesnt matter where i eat my wings
Next..on Dan's window..
[11:14:45 PM] Dan says: idiot
[11:15:11 PM] Dan says: you ask steph to give me chocolate!!!!
[11:15:32 PM] Zhengyi says: i didn't!!!
[11:15:42 PM] Zhengyi says: (angel)
[11:15:53 PM] Dan says: hmm
[11:15:54 PM] Dan says: funny
[11:16:06 PM] Dan says: she said you said i am in denial mode
[11:16:13 PM] Dan says: then offer me snacks
[11:16:19 PM] Dan says: and i had to take one chocolate
[11:16:33 PM] Zhengyi says: i tell her to offer u chicken wing
[11:16:34 PM] Dan says: sian... i look rounder suddenly
Next on Stephy's window again..
[11:15:54 PM] Zhengyi says: he scold me eediot
[11:15:56 PM] Stephy says: ahahahaha
[11:15:59 PM] Zhengyi says: say i ask u to give him
[11:16:04 PM] Zhengyi says: i ask u to give him chicken wings
[11:16:06 PM] Zhengyi says: not choc
[11:16:08 PM] Zhengyi says: not enuff!
[11:16:11 PM] Stephy says: lol
[11:16:18 PM] Stephy says: really ar?
[11:16:25 PM] Stephy says: he think he will eat?
[11:18:43 PM] Stephy says: tell him that little choc cookie have 75 calories
[11:18:48 PM] Stephy says: FYI
[11:18:50 PM] Stephy says: ahahaha
Needless to say, I pasted the calories to him. FYI...
Hahaha!!!! Going for supper with WY now~!!!