blink it ON

Kel's leaving

2006-12-31T09:30:00.000+10:30

Slowly, slowly... ... I see my Uni mates scattering across different states. Though, I am so used to see people come and go. But, it still gets to me.

Seriously, I am not too sure if it was because I am going home. So, all the emo-ing begins or if it was for... ...

Kel is relocating to Melbourne.

I didn’t organize any going-away-party because all my uni mates would be appearing on Kel’s party anyway, and the rest have already made arrangements with me.

The sad thing is, the more you see people, the harder it is for you to leave. So, I prefer to exit quietly.

So we had a barbee, with lashings of ketchup, tons of drinks, loud music, all good fun!

Bittersweet memories, it was.

Whirl.Squirl.Curl

2006-12-30T20:00:00.000+10:30

My Life has been spinning round and round like a record.
I am stuck in this whirlwind that has tossed into some land called BUZY-buzzy-land!

HELP!
I NEED TO RECHARGE MY BATTERIES!!!!

Apologies for my almost dead blog. My schedule has been packed like sardines! Parties, Spring Cleaning, Home Coming Packing, Holiday planning, Going-away-gatherings, work (as usual), etcetera.

Some key dates that you might be interested:

Leaving SA to Sdyney on 6 Jan (peeps in sdyney, buzz me!!!)
Home sweet home for Mummy's Birthday on 11 Jan
Gathering on 12 Jan before Dan goes away - TBA
Seow Ying's wedding on 13 Jan!!! ONE RED BOMB immediately on my return
Watching a play on 14 Jan.

Sorry folks, that explains why I can't catch up with you on the week that I return. But, I'll certainly get to you. If you don't hear from me, please email me!!! - I might not have your most up-to-date contact, you see?

Geezzzz

Looking forward to Jap Buffet with my girlies on 20 Jan: Ah ma, Mich and Dawn!!! My weekends are almost booked out for Jan.

2007 certainly gonna be a RIPPER for me!!!!
Has to be!
All the happy events, Mum's birthday, wedding immediately on my return = triple bliss!!

Happiness keeps you SWEET

2006-12-29T23:10:00.000+10:30

For it was yesterday that brings today. My Retro birthday bash '05, was a blast! I had the whole bar to myself!

Finger food. Great tunes. Tinkering wine glasses. Slamming beer mugs. Shots are also the rigeur. Fabulous people. Cheery laughter.

*
"With each day passing, I didn't lose hope. I fought to have more" - One Hundred Secret Senses
*

Someone told me, "you will care less as you grow older". Well, maybe. Maybe not. But I felt it becoming more apparent lately. I kinda lost my creativity to celebrate my birthday - or I should say, I can't be bothered.

Turning a year older, hopefully wiser hur! As it was kinda roller coaster ride for me, I felt as though I have gone through so much for this year (+ 1 years old).

Lots of emotional flunctuations - extreme happiness when I was lifted to the peak.... then, gravity sucks me down forcefully and I fell all the way, right to the bottom and the cycle repeats itself.

I guessed going through all these makes me a HUMAN?

Looking at the transition..... gosh, I am really getting older. *shake head*

No big plans. Nothing huge on my birthday. I just wanted something very simple, so I had a series of lunch dates at work (throughout the week), followed by a small celebration with my dearlies on my birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!
***THROW CONFETTI***
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

*Toast to all the seasons in my life!*

Some of my pressies (apart from the 3 dresses that I rewarded myself for my promotion) :

Thank you.

I had a great weekend!!!

Big SHOUTOUT to all the LOVELIEST PEOPLE who sent me wishes via emails, msn, sms, on my tagboard and... heartfelt calls!

THANK YOU, PEEPS.
BIG LOVE YA ALL!!!!

Your messages make me feel so remembered and loved. Although we are oceans apart, but your messages brought me so close to you!

Those is SA, thank you for spending the day with me. Paige, Stefi and June.... MMUUUAACCCKSS!!!

Heartfelt memories of 29/10/06.

XXOO

Bonding session in Brisy!

2006-12-28T23:28:00.000+10:30

Absense makes the heart grows fonder.

I HEART BRISBANE!!!
I wouldn't mind to go there over and over again! Last year I have been to Gold Coast & Surfers Paradise. This year... my plan is to comb brisy!

Yes, I travelled alone (again).
But, I guessed it didn't matter because I trust that I will be well received!

Actually, this trip was more like a bonding session for me and my secondary school mates! Isn't it amazing that we used to wear the same school uniform, see each other in our cuckoo hairdo, mock at each other when we get punished, but now... ...

we are all doing our own thing?

That is the importance of catching up.

I arrived in Brisbane at 11-ish. Curry was my late night supper. The next day meant rising (relatively) bright and early at 1pm!!!! HOLY CRAP!

All because of the late night chats, and that actually continued for the next 2 days.

oh man, my Body clock was totally screwed!!! - anyway, who cares about dark eye bags when you have got great companion!

DAY 1 was more like zombie-ing around. Waited for them to finish class. Loitered around the city like an illegal gathering of school kids. Starbucks coffee. But hey! It was pretty fun to do things that you used to do when you were little!

While I was enjoying the companion of my good ol' friends, I made new friends too!

Introducing... ....

Day 2 was a bit more normal... but still, I was the only one found sleeping in the hostel when all the kids have gone to uni!!!

When they are back! We were off to comb the city!!!!

We mainly talked, chitchatted and updated each other with what we have been up to since we have left school.

They also showed me around the campus of UQ and it was so huge that they even have a boat station within the Uni! Seriously, if I were to study in Brisy, I would NEVER graduate in sucha funfilled environment!

Of all the casinos that I have been to... I like this best!

Apart from sightseeing, we did lotsa shopping too! Despite of that we are still heading to gold coast to shop on the next day!

SHOPED SO MUCH TILL MY SHOE GAVE WAY!

Name calling. Soul food. SHOPPING.

OLD SCHOOL mates ROX!!!

Though, it was a short and last minute getaway but every bit of it was filled with laughter and amusement! Therefore, the parting bit is always the toughest.

- Not waking up 5am in the morning to get to the airport.

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Big love to you guys for having me!

Thank you for showing me around!

luv.luv.luv

Your Timely Reminder

2006-10-28T12:45:00.000+09:30

Blogger hates me.

I have been trying to post this up for ages and it says "error".
WAT THE??!!!

Anyway, nothing can upset me now.

All bad things have come to an end and you know... I have been promoted*~*!!!!
Only 9 months in the Graduate Role & I am done!!! *YEY!!!*

I am an OCTOBER BABY, loves the sun and guessed what...

*Correction: We are only OBSERVING SUMMER TIME. We are still in Spring.

So, as of 29 october, I am 2.5Hours ahead of SG Time!

Which means, my birthday marks the start date for Daylight Savings/Summer Time!

(For those of you who aren't familiar with Daylight Savings, it refers to turning our clocks forward for an hour, to promote the longer use of daylight in certain months of the year)

BoohooOO... LOSE ONE HOUR to sleep(!!!)

but

I have got the SUN back!! WooHOOO

Good/Bad?

You DECIDE.

Random, but relevant

2006-10-26T21:29:00.000+09:30

Noticed that my enteries are fairly sparse these days.

Eeyyerr... I have got so much to update but I don't know where to start. So, let's do the team meeting's way.

1. House keeping

Revamping my blog in progress, please excuse the ugly alignment.

Nah... can't update that way. If I do that, I'll lose the very personal-blinkiton-touch. Have to stick to the plan!! Nonsense, incoherant, random = how i blog!

Alritey! Let's restart!

The globe has been spinning round and round, days are passing by and it's almost the end of the month again! Everything is simply happening too fast for me!!! Before I get the time to sit down, sip tea and allow my thoughts to channel through... ... there you are... IT'S OCTOBER (now it is almost the end)!

I have a truckload of photos, tons of words in my head and eager fingers to hit the keyboard. You bet, there will be lotsa visual and verbal diarrhoea from now on (but first, I need to fix up my new blogskin).

Mate, October is certainly my favourite time of the year. So far, so GOOD!!!

3 days to my birthday!!!!! WOOHOOO!!!

l SUMMER TIME, BABY!!! l

Sometime ago I took up Golf tution and mastered the basics of the swinging action! No progress after the series of tution because winter was just too cold to do anything and spring has got too much wind!!

(That's my first lesson!! I was struggling so hard to get my posture right)

Can't wait for the sun to rise and wind to go!!!

Yes, because this is my birth month... because the sun is coming out... because I gonna re-stocked my wardrobe for the season.. because I need to get pre-birthday pressies for myself... so I am changing my wardrobe!

I even bought paded clothes hanger!!!

Live. Love. Laugh!

Walking on Sunshine

2006-10-20T20:17:00.000+09:30

Sing-song-voice: Its a new dawn. Its a new day. It's a new life and I am feeling good.

After everyone has had a few months of VCD/DVD/TV weather and the cold has probably kept them inside for too long ... ....

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!!
m ITS SPRING TIME!!! m

The sun pops up on the horizon. It comes to us like a warm fuzzy glow in the middle of a desolate and sometimes boring in-between-season!

(Although, it was suppose to be spring but we still get freaking chilly days, especially at nite. I suppose it is still within the transition period into Spring.)

Therefore, I am really hype up about the sun.
OH GLORIOUS SUN!

Since we had been blessed with such a gorgeous weather, it is then our honourable duty to make FULL USE OF IT!!!

As such, we happily ditched our coats and spent a day at the Botanic Park!

Hmm... Maybe the heat made everyone a little more excited than usual.

I want Stefi's tee!

*ROAR!*

Not long later, the sun was burning our skin and we are turning red. So, Stefi's family taught me to be sun smart.

What a blissful day! We watched the ducks swimming at the pond (was it ducks/swans? - memory shortfall HAHA), sing songs as we stroll along, looked at flowers, looked at trees, watched a dragonfly flew past, took pictures, enjoy the breeze, laughed out loud, ate ice-cream.... etc

For Kenny and Yvonne (Paige's friend), who are both in Darwin.

++++

That winter, I held onto you so tightly.
But you said you have to go.

And, it makes me feel like crying.

I waited (and is still waiting)... ..
Till all the flowers withered

And this Spring, they can't blossom again

... because you are not here with me.

++++

Oh man! That was so out of point.

So random!!!

Let's talk about all the gorgeous flowers instead!

Purple roses. So romantic!!!! I have never seen such a full blown (or I should say really huge) rose!!

Bigger than my palm!!!

Not only are the roses beautiful, their names were very unique too. Here's a few to show:

Mama's favourite flower, Birds of Paradise.

Apparently, she told me that was her NO. 1 when I was 10 and I went... HUR(??!!) ... It appears to be an ugly flower which I can never appreciate then, but now, I think it is elegant.

Here's my favourite Photo!!! The flowers are so pretty!

I heart my tee.
I heart my tulip shorts.

The sky was cloud-less!! See... see... see...

Under 1 Roof

2006-10-14T00:34:00.000+09:30

Righty-ho!

Last year, this time... ...

... was a blast!

This year?

Adrian opted for a more OZ laid back style - BBQ at his place!

You know, your friend here is a strictly no beef and lamb person so I am only left with chicken wings, fish balls and marshmallows!!! Luckily, the Thai-style fried rice was good and I had 3 plates full! OOPppss..

(If not, I would probably ransack his cupboard for instant noodles! *gulp)

However, the main emphasis of this post is not Adrian's birthday... but his place. It just occured to me that I have to show you how special his place is!!!

Many of you reckon that living with your mates is cool, but... ... honestly, IT IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE! All of us are brought up differently and therefore, we have different living habits - not forgetting to mention personality. While it is hard to avoid friction in your family, imagine what is going to happen when you live with your friends or worse, strangers! I have a very good example of a very tidy person VS a group of less tidy people.

*WAVES* SUE-ANN & WENDY YOU MUST READ THIS!!!

Since the two of you have left, there has been a MAJOR REVAMP ON HOUSE RULES!!! Both of you should really see it. For my friends who have tough house mates, read on!!!

If they think cleaning fairies exists... you should have this:

If they do not make use of shoe racks and have one million pairs of shoes each....

So, you want some proof that it works...

Shocking results, isn't it?

If you have a dripping tap and yes... we all know....

*shouting: WATER CARE IS IN YOUR HANDS, matie!!!

With clear directions and illustrations, your instructions are now their command! No more excuses! On one hand, I would say Well done, Adrian! On the other hand... my heart goes out to his housemates... *LOL

Tots on a still Night

2006-10-08T22:27:00.000+09:30

Does the title of this post rings a bell? Yea... ... it came from one of Li Bai's poems - a very famous one too!

I miss home and I haven't celebrated Mooncake Festival for ages. This year, Stefi invited me over for dinner to spend this special day with the most happening family here!!!

So happening that our laughter and voices could almost tear down the house!

Look at what Stefi's mum has prepared for us!!! She has got it all under control and she even got lanterns for our post-dinner activity!

*TWO THUMBS UP*
We were so bloated after dinner because food was excellant!

Night falls pretty soon after dinner and we began PART 2 of our Mooncake Festival Celebration!!

We were playing like a bunch of kids, lighting up lanterns in the garden and Paige don't mean to scare us. She just wanted to parade around with her lantern.

But carrying red lanterns at night is indeed VERY SCARY!!!! I am glad that not long after, the moonlight lit up the spooky cloak of darkness! So does our lanterns!!!

Definitely soaking ourselves up in the uber fun atmosphere!

Singing: The More We Get together, together, together. The more we get together THE MERRIER WE"LL BE!!! **

However, I feel bad for those of you who are affected by haze. If that has deprived you from enjoying the moonlight, you can enjoy it here (see below). HAHAHA
*WAVES TO SU-ANN*

Alritey! As most of us were shivering in cold... we decided to snap a few shots, hurry into the house and proceed with PART 3!

Courtesy of Paige, so I get to taste a few types of MOONCAKE!!! MMMmmm.... I love the ones with YAM fillings (!!) and the ones with yolks too!!

Next, we went to Adrian's place to help him prepare for his BBQ!!!
"HOW EXCITING" - *LOL*

You know, if there is a shortage of food supplies, I reckon his house is the best place to run to! He has stocked his place with so much food!!! He even has a full collection of all the different kind of flour in the market!

Hmmmm... Let's see..
Get together & Have Dinner - checked
Play Lantern - checked
Eat Mooncake - checked
Drink Tea - checked
Recite poems - checked (*jaw dropped)
Enjoy the Full Moon - checked

What else have we missed out?
....
....

YES! We have yet to plunge ourselves into an array of beautiful SPRING flowers!!!

my S.E.P.T.E.M.B.E.R

2006-10-03T20:21:00.000+09:30

lHEY PEEPS l

*** Broadcast: Happy Birthday to Michelle!!!***

Apologies for the dry spell, folks! Here's my September's cum early Oct's update!

*shake head* l have been leading such a hectic schedule, staring at the monitor, hunching over a keyboard for many hours till the sun sets, stomach complains, go home in darkness, sleeping later-and-later... ...

I have 3 days in the office and the other 2 spent in Uni - that is the main reason for all the I-rather-kill-myself-shit, than being-put-to-hell.

Well, it ain't all that bad here, because my colleague buys me Freddo Chocolate at 3pm. (Who else, but T!!!)

This has been my latest perk in getting in to work - friend gives you choco to congratulate you on surviving half of your ultrafabulouslybusy day.

I hope to fast forward the boring bits of my lecture - so I can go home to zzZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!

My second bit of work is like: I stare at the ceiling. The ceiling returned my stare. I sunk my head into the thick handouts and the financial reports are still, unsinkable.

Bugger it.

I hate financial reporting. The lecturer talk sense, but the numbers don't talk like him.

All work, no play?

Nah, that just isn't me. Of course I make time to make myself feel good and because I have been such a good girl, I deserve some pampering!

I finally had my moment in Endota Spa on Rundle Street! A full body massage (that includes foot massage), clay wrap to the body and a facial. Leaving me with skin that glows from head to toe!

*Super delicious for busy September!

Let me also show you the WONDERS of Purchasing Power... or I should say, my early birthday treats!

I know I am doing so much damage to my pocket. But, what can you do when Spring/Summer requires a different type of Skincare?

That's right, buy.

New season, new trend. What to do? - Buy again.

I am hopeless, I know.

Lastly, let's bid farewell to winter too!!!

aI LOVE SPRING!!!

*SCREAM*

Showtime 06

2006-09-02T13:57:00.000+09:30

Paige's Birthday (edited)

This morning's golf class was good. I made a tremendous improvement!! *pat on back* So, I deserve a big breakfast at IKEA (because it is located near the driving range)!!

That is shocking for my size, isnt it? *shake head* Sometimes, I am so amazed at the amount of food that I am able to consume... ....

However, the main topic for today is the d ROYAL SHOWd that I never fail to attend every year! Last year my sis came over and it was a blast!!! We had so much fun watching pigs diving, pigs racing, show bags, all the games store.. etc.. this year was just as good!

But.... as usual....

and it is justifiable when you get in and realised how crowded it is!!!

Everywhere we go was flooded with people, people and MORE PEOPLE!!!
The whole town has come alive!!!

All the HAPPY PEOPLE!!! All out to play!!! *ROAR

So we run around... take some rides... take some photos...have some snacks... then look at SHOWBAGS!!!

We chose the latter.
Sweet.

Everyone gets to do it!!!

(excuse me...where's my guitar?)

Courtesy to Paige, because she got the Elvis mask and special thanks to all the spontaneous e.l.v.i.s that make this possible!!! Need something more of a thrill? Take this... ...

(apart from the ferris wheel, of course)

The Royal Show was not all. Paige bought us a scrumptious dinner and that concludes Part 1 of her birthday celebration.

The next day. We had a blast at K-BOX!!!

Look at who's in da house!!!

The crazy lot!

That's how we enjoy while it last!

Better & Stronger

2006-09-01T22:05:00.000+09:30

I have been doing a little more thinking than usual lately. So, exactly how long more do I want to stay in this slump?

Abracadabraaaaaaaa** Suddenly I'm enlightened!!!

If disappointments and heartaches are like road humps... then, it has been slowing me down for far too long!

ROAR!!!

The journey of self-discovery can be painfully depressing, but sometimes wonderful. Especially when you start to see things at a different perspective and realize that in hindsight, you’ll react and deal with the same sticky situation in a much better way.

All in all, life has its way of teaching you things.

Deep down, I have made a decision but I am still flipping back and forth. Still feeling a bit weary about the near future. At least, I am more positive now!

I guess.... all that I should do is to be brave and strong! Sit tight and enjoy the excitement that life brings. Even if I am going to scream my lungs off fear, cry my eyes sore, worry till I can't sleep, winch till I go thirsty… because I know, at the end of the day, I gonna have experienced it all. Taste it all. Laugh it all. Cried it all.

Until then, LIVE, LOVE & LAUGH!

Emo Alert

2006-08-30T03:51:00.000+09:30

It has been a pretty daunting period for me. One tragic period that I don't know how I am going to pull through. How could it be so drama?

Sometimes, I wonder if choices are more of a blessing, or not.

I understand from someone: there are days that we are certain that the sacrifices that we make, are going to be worthwhile and then there are days where everything feels like a sacrifice, and there are the sacrifices that we just won't be able to figure out why we made them. - relates to you too?

So they taught me when you face CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES, you weigh your desires. But, that is only helping if I know how much my desires weigh. As such, it is as good as I give them a question, they thrust me back my question.

(*rolls eyes)
Why? Oh Why?

But, you know... how can I let someone decide for me?

But... I really don't know.

Oh why?

Lately, everything seems to look like they are of no good and because everything seems to be hitting me so badly, I grieved over it, really hard. So, I have puffy eyes everyday. But I haven't been feeling well, that did help to cover up the sudden change in me, as in from hyper to cyber - quiet all day in front of the PC. But the puffed up eyes was so sore that it is disturbing me from reading...

Again WHY???

(Note to self: They said, crying is a sign of weakness?)

But, I found strength in my tears. The strength to fight my fears.

Although, things don't look as though they have improved, or is improving. Even though, I hate changes and I super duper dislike waiting games. But I supposed, like what Shirlene (aka ah ma) says: in life there are bits that I need to accept and there are bits that I just have to let go!!!

Some of you shared with me some big words of wisdom but I was too stupid and did not realize it at first. However, I am beginning to see it now. I am still learning and hopefully, not long later I will be so much stronger as I advance to the next stage of my learning curve!!!

(*This reminds me to thank the ones, you know who you are - your encouraging words, the many emails, the long distance phone calls and the messages on my tagboard. Yes, I promise I will not give up in what I believe in and I know I am really blessed with your friendships. Thank you peeps who have been sticking around with me through thick and thin! Most importantly, thank you for accepting me for who I really am)

Painful Closure

2006-08-22T02:34:00.000+09:30

I used to have plans, used to know where I stand, but now I realized that things change, friends leave and perhaps, the only thing that remains constant is CHANGES, Time waits for no one and life doesn't stop for decisions to be made.

In a way, I kind of lost all that I believe in and I have never seen myself so depressed. The Brisbane trip didn't cheer me up. In fact, things were like waves washing onto the shores one after another from the day that I got back. If there is an "ESC" key like what every keyboard has, I will not hesitate to hit it immediately.

I guessed I need time alone to straighten my thoughts and time to pull myself together again.

IPOD Playing: Michelle Branch- Breath.mp3

...

And I... take it just a little bit

I hold my breath and count to ten

I've been waiting for a chance to let you in

If I just breathe

Let it fill the space between

Oh no, everything is alright

BREATHE... every little piece of me

You'll see everything is alright

IF I JUST BREATHE...

Yes it hurts so badly.

BREATHE x2.

Sometimes, I wish I can throw my heart away. Or, let it shut herself from emotions. Yes, you may say that I would become pretty much be like a robot, which I agree. But, doesn't that make it so much easier for me, no?

It means I will be able to move around the globe without a heart, without anyone pulling my heartstring from where he or she is. However, this also means that I probably would not be able to experience those beautiful things that can only be felt by the hearts.

Well... well... I know you'll say there are always two sides to a story. Same goes, good and bad to every occurrence, depending on how you see them. But sadly, I am just so blinded and upset that I don't seem to be able to see anything in positive light now.

Maybe heading home makes a lot of things simpler and easier to handle. But, I don't know why I am still fighting against myself here.

Brisy! Brisy! Brisy!

2006-08-16T10:45:00.000+09:30

Time Check 10:40am
Luggage is still unpack. Needa fly home to get it done after work!

Apparently, many of my friends are going away.

Prince Gan - went to darwin + singapore (!!) last weekend

Joan - went to Mel last weekend

Xiaolin- going to Mel this weekend

Sip Eng - going to Mel soon

ehhhh... who else?

ME?

I am flying to brisbane tonite peeps!!! 6:55pm!!!

A trip to get away from my hectic schedule. In fact, a very short one!!! I can almost smell the fun!!! As this trip was so last minute - I only decided last week! So, I gonna get a smack on my hand later... ...

Maybe I will get a rendezvous date. Maybe not. *wink***

Arrrrhhhh Sunshine Coast (the sun, the sand and the sea), ARKA (some carnival thingy, how to spell?), City shopping (Tiffany! LV!) + lots of great people that I am going to meet = FUN TIME

Oh yes... I forgot to tell you, I had a manicure done last night...pale pink and bright pink tips. Apparently, it glows in the dark and I AM NOT AFRAID OF THE DARK now!!!! HAHAHA

BRISY!!! HERE I COME!!!!

I love to travel! I love to roam on the streets with strangers, wondering... .... where do humans come from?

Emotions R Brewing

2006-08-10T22:40:00.000+09:30

For the past 2 years,
We see each other almost everyday.
We love each other.
We hate each other.
We argued.
We made up.
We argue again.
We made up again.
Sometimes, we even feel like killing each other.
But, a good thing to know is... ...
WE ARE STILL ALIVE.

Without you;
I don't know what I am capable of
Nor what I would become.

With you;
You are my biggest pain

It was all the uncertainties that reinforced our bonding
Similarly, it is also all the uncertainties that endangers this connection.

I am certainly proud of you.
I am certainly happy for you... and
I certainly hope that you'll like your new adventure (tat's if you decided to take it)

At the same time, I am very lost.
Wondering what is going to happen;
When you are gone, and I am all alone. (ok, i still have friends)

I wish I have a crystal ball.
That'll make things a lot easier.
Or a magic wand... that can satisfy my whims and fancies

Half of me want to stay.
The other half of me wants to go.
There's a small percentage of me thinking of moving over with you.
There's a tiny section of me wanting to go somewhere else.

At the same time, there are a lot of "buts" running in my head

I am not aware of how capable I am
Neither am I aware of how strong or how vulnerable I can be.
I don't know
I really don't know
but... ....
WHO KNEW (?!!!) ... ... until they are put to the test.

Life certainly goes on... ...
With or without you.
But there is obviously a significant difference
Otherwise I won't be writing now.

The future is too bright.
Too glaring that it blinds my foresight.
I can't see.
Because you might be leaving, I can't feel.

Will you hold my hand and take me through?
Or
Do I have take the journey alone... ...
like what I have done in the first place?

Perhaps I should've gone home in the first place.
Perhaps I shouldn't be thinking so much.
Perhaps I should start pondering, only when the time comes.
Perhaps... .... I need u here tonite, just like the night needs the stars
Perhaps
Perhaps...
Perhaps... ...

after all the verbal diarrhoea... ... ooOOOhh I feel better now! Better get back to work!

Nothing's happening

2006-08-07T13:29:00.000+09:30

Work has sapped me out of creativity. My days are more like a routine... and life seems to be so boring... ...it's like before you know it, the next week arrives and you are still in the midst of catching up with the sleep debts that you rake up over the past few weeks.

Presenting a snapshot of my week! - This post is a little incoherent, because my thoughts are all over the place now

Lately, my life is centred around WORK, WORK, WORK.... Shopping (can't do without shopping)... Girlie time with Joan(!!!) ... Skin pampering sessions... ... GOLF... Playstation... (YES.. you heard me right...)

Sunday was golfing day.... and the weather was extremely perfect! The wind ain't strong, the temperature was right and the air isn't dry.... but I still have to tie up my hair otherwise... you'll see a sadako lookalike! Since it is the Lunar Seventh Month (Ghost Festival)... I don't want to be mistaken. *Grins...

Today 6 balls flew!!!! (*blushed what an improvement)
Note to self : I hope I did'nt hit the birds that are flying across!! No...Seriously!

So... ... I hereby announced that... the Winter season is almost over!!!! Lets SPRING in anticipation for the SUN!!! Today's weather is Puuurrrffeecct!!!

Prince Gan loves him.
I love him.
My colleagues loves him as well...

Everyday Lil' Stewie greats me in the morning in his pre-recorded voice. It is so funny! Hitting his voice button is my daily routine!

For those of you who do not know Stewie, he is the evil baby from the Family Guy. The cartoon is hilarious.. he is notorious! You can find out more about the cartoon at www.familyguy.com and you can pimp your stewie there too.

SSSShhhh... ... I have a secret to share.... My computer crashed at work and I went tweedling my thumbs almost for the whole of thursday!!! The IT guys were doing some remote installation on my PC and we were chating away by using NOTEPAD!!!!

Isn't it amazing?

You know... it was so heart breaking when my pearlies broke... (because of my itchy fingers that can't behave themselves) so, when I saw this at Kookai, I bought it IMMEDIATELY. I induced Joan to get it as well... ... (I am so evil, you are not spending too much when your friend spends with you)

So now, my friend have the pinkish pearls.. and I have the off-white ones... (or is it the other way round? I can't tell)

Anyway... pearls look so elegant to me.
They add instant glamour to your outfit!

SISTER J.E.F.F.R.E.Y

2006-08-03T23:15:00.000+09:30

There has been one thing on my blogging agenda that I have been looking forward to do. This post, presents the perfect occasion for that.

Times may have changed, the class may have parted and everyone seemed to have moved on with their lives. But this *s.p.e.c.i.a.l b.o.n.d.i.n.g has certainly grown across the oceans!!!

That year when I turned 21^st (that was not too long ago, actually) he gave me this really cute card, air flown all the way from Singapore. You really have to see this!!!

There were verses of "Happy Birthday" in different languages, combined with pictures of him in different looks in respect to the languages that he wrote.

So, this year on his birthday... ... I tried to come up with something... ... But I have been away, so we haven't been meeting up and that's why we don't have much pictures. I know I can never be as good as what he had done, but this becomes his Friendster display picture (!!!) and I am so surprised!

Look at how much we have changed!!!

(5 mths ago at Dawn's wedding day)

Dearest Jeff,

Happy birthday!!! Oh well, happy belated birthday. Yes my post is late... but better than nothing, rite? Thank you for being my friend. I know I am your brother and you know you are my sister. I reckon I really miss all the nonsense from you because they never fail to cheer me up during my gloomy PMSy days! Dawn, Mich, Ah ma and I will always love you... you... you!!!

While I adore my Oz mates, but my dearlies are really dearlies and words can never describe how much the nostalgia princess misses her friends and family that are oceans away... ...

Pictures will never replaced having been there.

Back from Nothingdom

2006-07-30T23:56:00.000+09:30

Yes I know my posts have been fairly sparse despite the recovery of my laptop. Weeks have been flying by and it seems like I don't even have time to exhale.

There are only 2 possibilities, when I am not updating. Either, I have nothing to write (which is so totally NOT the case) OR there's too much to write but I have so little time, which is probably the latter.

Lately, I had a serious relationship, yes I mean dead SERIOUS with my un-put-down-able book that suck me into the story so much that I lost sense of day and night. There was also this not-so-interesting book that was so disappointing. Such a waste of money. *hit chest*

Ok, that is one - for not blogging.

Hmmm... ...what else?

All the parties! Shopping! Coffee sessions! Keeping me so so busy!!! But I am quite glad even though I am so so wear out, because it just shows that I have friends! *LOLs*

I have a truckload of photos to upload... just waiting on a few from the others before I upload them... but let me show you my latest love!

WAIT. I haven't finished... how can I not winch about work since it is the main reason for neglecting my virtual life?!!! HAHAHA read on... ...

Life has been a drama since my manager left. But I am glad that I have a new manager now. She is more focused and strategic. Most importantly, she gives me the support that I need. In turn, she demands efficiency, no bullshit and perfection.

To add on, since the Graduate Program is a unique experience in the workplace, I was on rotation again. I am now working on feasibility studies, research on new development ideas and reporting... ...writing board papers... ... so I get to see chunks and chunks of w-o-r-d-s e.v.e.r.y.d.a.y till I can get nightmare of alphabets chasing after me!!!!

You know, research was never my cup of tea. But it seems like I have enjoying it now. WAH... this just showed you how adaptable humans are. But than again, I am still at the very initial stage, maybe it is just too early to tell, hur? *shameless laughs*

Alritey! It's bed time... see ya soon!

Graying Clouds

2006-07-07T01:16:00.000+09:30

Lately, dark clouds has covered my bright skies. Winter has brought howling winds together with thunderstorms in my life. The daily grind is just churning and churning away... ... and everyday seems to be a total waste of make-up.

I am alright. It is just that there are too many uncertainties at work now. I am kinda stucked in between what I really want to do, and what I am doing now. The worst thing is... my Manager is leaving so, he kind of have no time for me.

As I see new letterheads, new fax cover sheets, new logos, new branding, new corporate wear, new colleagues.... it is hard not to realise that the organisation reform has been implemented. Some units can hardly breathe now, because all their projects have been put on hold, until their new "beginning". Whereas some of them are recovering from the End-of-Financial Year stuffs.

This week was the hardest for me, because I see people leaving. Also, I see opportunities coming yet I can't grab them. The key person is away, nothing gets done. I am floating around because my manager has been on sick leave and all the mundane duties made me feel so little and the whinning goes as I tweedle my thumbs... .... ... ... ...

Another Tragic Week

The point that I pulled through the past 4 days into today,

made me

A SURVIVOR.

WhoOOOohOOOoooo!

I should be happy on Friday and I will, because I am going to dye my hair! New colour to bring good luck!

Rapture BABY

2006-07-05T22:42:00.000+09:30

As the weather cools down to freezing point... .... I was clubbing on Uni's ground last sat!!!!

I am actually dancing to the full blast of R n B tunes on one of the staircase in Uni! I wondered how much rent did Rapture have to pay, for leasing that area from Uni as an extension for their club. It was hella crowded and super packed... so we had no choice but to move to the dunno-wat room.

I was late and the rest has started drinking without me. HMPH! I am going to forbid all of you from drinking without me!!! Apart from Xiao Lin who was not feeling well, the rest were almost gone. HUR???? 12am and they are all going to sleep?!! What has the world become?

6 months... ... I haven't move to the grooves for half a year!!! PEARLIE I SERIOUSLY NEED YOU BACK... .... they cannot drink. *Grins

*PS: It was 4 degrees when I was waiting to go into the club. I stood at the queue for 20 mins. Jumping and shivering like a mad dog in my white tube. Lesson learnt, never try to be too smart when it comes to winter - you can never underestimate how cold it gets at nite.

Tepanyaki at Hyatt

2006-07-03T21:46:00.000+09:30

By the way... I haven't quite introduce you to my new hair!

It was so bushie during the first 3 weeks _{(this post was supposed to be posted 2 weeks ago when my laptop was down)} and I had to wear cap/ wear hat/ wear hair band/ or blow dry FROM THE CROWN, just to make it FLAT!

It certainly have a lot more flow and layers! So, I like it _{(apart from the bushie bit which makes my face look fat! Or was it because I was eating too much lately?)}

Dinner at SHIKI (the japanese restaurant at the HYATT HOTEL) for some good Tepanyaki! I actually wanted to dress up more, but that saturday was so full on with one event after another... ... by dinner time, I am left with 30 mins to get dressed.

I love the decor and the ambience of the restaurant, where east meets west. I like to dine in places like this, where they take their patrons on a dinning experience - where, the waiters goes "Mdm, the sauce on the left is x and is used to go with y, the sauce in the middle is a and is used to go with b... etc", rather than just serving food.

To prepare us for our the main course, they even had a small pot of soup with a slice of lime, for all of us to cleanse our pallets.

I reckon I had 3 starters and the set that I ordered was supposed to come with 5 dishes, that will be cooked in front of me. The chef was stolked to see me eat so much, that he gave me all the extras! My mai set comes with noodles only, whereas the rest had fried rice... but in actual fact, I had both. *LOLs

OOohhhhhh scary. Sometimes, I wonder how my stomach can fit that much food. Almost double the main course of the others! Food is marvellous! But so harmful for the waistline. Than again... ... I am a big gut girl!

Desert was held at a more relaxed, cozy and quieter section. Pretty romantic. *Grins. This is the first time that I ever had HONEY ICE-CREAM! It was great... vanilla with a twist of honey. Sweet. Yum!

Eat and eat and eat and eat.... and GROW FAT! HAhahha.... Winter is the best excuse to put on weight! Then, everyone start to sweat like mad at the end of spring because soon they discovered that they have those things that are spreading out like pancake batter on a griddle!

Hang on.... I'll sign off this post with this pic that you might be interested to look at.

Yes Sherilyn Luvs YSL

2006-06-30T22:32:00.000+09:30

YWhen the dreamer is feeling down, RETAIL THERAPY works best!!!Y

I went to look for Rei and thank goodness she was able to see me! She is the one that got me started to collect a range of Channel Makeup products and now, she supports my hidden admiration for YSL.

I have a very special bonding with this brand because, my mum gave me a chinese name that starts with "Y". My english name starts with "S" and... my mum's surname begins with "L"... I know it sounds crap to you. It is OK. I am FULL OF CRAP. *Grins

When I was 18 she gave me a black YSL tank top, which I am still madly in love with. She also gave me a YSL Mascara and I thought gold was a nice colour to carry around in my bag! HAhahha... but I never really got to know YSL products until Rei introduced them to me - she is my make up guru and she knows it all from A to Z when it comes to cosmetics.

Since I am feeling yucky... she gave my face a complete change! 360 degrees is what I would say!

How is it? My face has this dewy complexion that I was dying for! I am not adventurous to play with colours on my face. In fact, I rarely apply eye shadows and guess what... ... under Rei's encouragement, I bought green and yellow eye shadow today! The colours of Australia! *LOL!

What a tremendous change in makeup! She also discovered that I like to buy nice stuffs and keep them, because I can't bear to use them! Pretty silly, but that is me. So, I promised her... I WILL USE THEM! NOT SAVE THEM! Hahaha... You heard me rite, Rei!

*yawns... time for dreaming!

Just My Luck

2006-06-29T22:38:00.000+09:30

Although, it's only Thursday, but I felt as though I am done with this week, done with this department.

As I was shadowing over someone who is going on maternity leave, I had to handover everything to the new person and I had been doing that for the past 2 weeks. This new person, is a tough nut to crack and she perceived that I am her assistant, just because I was shadowing the person that she is replacing.

Oh well, I am leaving. Leaving her area for good. For a new experience. In fact, I have left but she is holding onto me and that frustrates me.

Hmmmmm all because of emotional unbalance.

You know, there are some days where everything will go smoothly (which is quite rare) and days that everything just go wrong (more likely)... and today is just one of those days where I would claim... .... Just not my day!

The end of financial year (30 June) made everyone go bananas.

The organisation reform, restuctures the whole organisation, causing much fear and anxiety (with effect from 1 July 06)

My manager held a sudden meeting to announced that he is leaving the organisation.

The next steps of my Graduate Program was kinda being affected because of the restucture.

The person whom I looked up to is moving to another department.

As if the above ain't enough to shake my grounds... ...

My stomach cramps was so painful that I couldn't concentrate on work.

To top if of... ... as I was on my way home, the heel of my shoe got stucked in the expansion joints of two concrete tiles on the pathway. So I started yanking my foot like mad and I supposed I must have looked like an idoit. You know what... when I finally managed to pull it off, the horrible gap ripped off a whole bunch of the leather on my heel!!!!

That was pretty upsetting. Why can't it happen to a pair of less expensive or less favourite shoes? But why, why the super comfy, favourite and expensive one?!!!

Am I running low on good luck, or what?

Pork Pies

2006-06-27T00:57:00.000+09:30

Hey! My laptop is ALIVE and KICKING again! You know what, it has been a good few weeks, since I last posted something, so I pretty much don't know where to start now.

One thing for sure, my laptop is great - apart from having to reinstall all my softwares. Oh yes, I have done well for my test! *Whooopeedooodaadaaa!!!!! I have been doing a lot of shopping(!!) as well. Sigh.... ... I AM HOPELESS. I guessed, somebody needs to lock me up in my room and cut my cards. I have been doing damage, damage and more damage! But, somewhere in my head, I think whatever that I have invested, are good bargains.... .... no?

Just to whet you appetite since I haven't been blogging lately.....

YES PORK PIES!!! I found them at a supermarket as I was going home today!

When the AFL league gets warmer, my aussie friends were planning to introduce me to the Great OZ Spirit! ** Meat pies + Beer + Footie. ** Meat pies always come in Beef and I can't eat beef so they felt pretty upset as they did'nt know where to get Pork Pies for me.

I told them chicken pies will do, but they think that is CHEATING! Oh well... Pork pies not cheating?

Anyway, I've found them! Oh man I am such a lucky girl! Simple things like this will make my day :) But... the large pies looks a little scary to me though... ... Question is... do I really have to poke a hole and squeeze tomatoe sauce in the middle?

Bitter - The new Black

2006-06-13T22:01:00.000+09:30

Bitter is the new BLACK.

I should be studying for tomorrow's test.

Well, at the very least, I "ought to be" doing so, right now.

But it seems that I am more interested in the current issue of Vogue Magazine (oh glorious fashion!) and my new book, than anything else. I even missed all the daily TV shows that I die-die MUST catch.

Having no mood, but MUST study. Tat's bitter. For my friends out that who are doing their mid-term papers, good luck and LET's HUG.

That was prior to switching on my laptop.

Before, I discovered that something is very wrong with him (my laptop, my bf, my companion, my soulmate... the list goes on) and I may lose him for a short period.

He was acting very strange. By the way, this post is not brought to you by him.

Could be the work of that trojan horse - that was chugged at me, last night. But... my anti-virus software DID kill it!

I battled with this big pain of mine for 1 hour. I refused to believe that he is so sick to the extent that he could not respond to me anymore. I am going insane. I hate it when my PC fails when I was a kid. Needless to say how lousy I am feeling now.

Also, I was kinda reluctant to bring it to the technicians, because of the stupidity in me. I worry that the technician might exposed the narcissistic side of me (my photos) with his magical mouse-clicks. *HIT HEAD*

Alright, laugh all you want. *Sobz... ...

But, that's not all.

The white frock was sold to someone else. But, not me! I wished her owner would treasure her. Boohoooooooooo... ... Why did I let it go on last saturday???!!!

Tonight, I am feeling very bitter - for the momentary loss of my laptop, permanant lost of that white frock and having no mood but must prepare for the test.

I know I may sound silly to you. I am shocked too. Perhaps PMS has strucked me!!!

**If you noticed that I am not updating. Either I am "mourning" for the death of my laptop, or it hasn't been discharged from the emergency ward. **

Group Presentation

2006-06-11T16:21:00.000+09:30

I finally got my group's presentation photos off my facilitator! The sad thing is... I don't have very many because, the photos were posted on the Graduates Weblog and I can't ripped them off easily :( I can't direct you to my Weblog either, as it was hosted within my organisation's intranet.

24 May 06 - Graduates Group Presentation in the organisation!!!

I couldn't sleep well for most of the night. Kept tossing and turning because of nerves... and I realised that I was'nt the only one!!! You bet I felt so good as this chapter closes. One load off my chest! BYE-BYE stressful team meetings!

Although, lotsa drama have taken place... ... but, we still love each other. Like what Donald Trump says, "It is all about work. Nothing personal at the end of the day".

Now, it's *pictures delight!!!

My team was such a diverse group of 13 fresh graduates. The group's dynamics consist of people from different acadamic and cultural backgrounds combined with a few big personalities. Moreover, I think my organisation has selected the smarties from the different UNIs (discovered that we all do look pretty good on paper during interactions)... so, I supposed that is where all the friction begins because, everyone has their own perspective and the way we work is just, different.

We had a short interval for Morning Tea after my group has presented. For us, we felt so relieve whereas, the rest were still shaking away! Yey! So, we RUB IT IN!!!

THINK: The Apprentice

Nahhh of course we weren't that bitchy. We lend support to one another because we understand what each other is going through.

I guessed, Multi-Media isn't cool anymore. We say "Rich Media" today where they said Multi-media in the 90s. You would never imagine how fantastic Group 3's presentation was. They incorporated wonders of Technology... the is the first time ever that I saw such an interesting presentation for a... .... errrrmmmmmm... rather boring topic.

Whoever who says bookworms have no life, you are so wrong! The other graduates rock too!

* My facilitator commented that my team is going to be famous because, the research was so well done that some managers actually requested it from her!!! WOooHOOOO!!!! Sounds great! *

I enjoyed working with my partner a lot! We did the research for the topic and I never got to chat with him apart from that day's lunch! All along we had been talking about work! Dedicated, aren't we?

He is nice. He intends to bring his wife to China (his homeland) at the end of the year and I told him I am interested to go to China at the end of the year too. So he offered to bring me and my friends along or... get his friends to show me around!

Tots of the day: I felt really honored to have earned a seat in the pilot batch of my organisation's graduates program. There were happy days. Of cos there were yucky ones as well. Overall, I enjoyed the learning journey & the opportunities presented... certainly looking forward to the so-called-test for that unit of studies!

Toast to a brighter tomorrow!**

End of Financial Year

2006-06-09T22:37:00.000+09:30

Ultra Mega Fabulously Busy!

Yey! You heard me right! Pretty joyful in the midst of having a bit of a hectic time because it is the END of FINANCIAL YEAR. The whole organisation went crazy. I am no better because I am picking up some work from someone in my team who is going off on maternity leave.

But, this week is a significant one. Mainly because the organisation's re-structure takes effect as of thursday. So, we had drinks in the office + next week I will be moving into another department for a different experience + we need to clear our desk for the once in 3 mths desk cleaning exercise!!! Desk that are occupied with belongings will not be cleaned by the cleaners.

I went.. WOW.

Do you get that as well?

Having worked for the whole crazy week, I thought of giving myself a *treat after I got my pay yesterday. But I ended up getting quite a bit of stuffs because of the End-of-financial year sale. The problem is... ... I ended up buying things that are not on sale most of the time. :(

Just like these... ... I only intend to have-a-bit-of-a-browse at the Nine West Boutique..... and the red ones caught my eye!

The sad thing is... Red is pretty hard to match with my wardrobe of pastels... and it doesn't really look good on my feet either. So... I walked away with the purple pair! Equally happy! Will bring it with me wherever I travel!!! I love it!

OK. Tonite, I shall declare that.... ** THIS WEEK IS THE END OF MY SO CALLED WINTER SHOPPING. Three more months to Spring. I LOVE SPRING! **

**Gonna get my hair trimmed on sat! Winter means less activities... means can spend more on personal grooming. SShh...

06-06-06

2006-06-06T23:35:00.000+09:30

What a great day!

Been so busy, but that is the kind of busy that I wanted. Fully stretched. Yet fulfilling... :)

Kick Start to Winter

2006-06-05T23:04:00.000+09:30

2 degrees in the city! OMG.... My hands were freezing... so are my legs!

My 6th sense/instinct... tells me that my parcel would arrive today so, I knocked off earlier to go home! Guess what... ... my 6th sense did not fail on me! *Grins.. hahaha..

My sis went Taipei a few months ago and I asked her to do some shopping for me! A pair of white boots is a MUST along with a few other stuffs that I wanted... so my mum sent it over for me. You bet.... I AM SO SO SO SO SO Happy!

When I got it... I'm like a little girl trying on her mum's heels... using the corridor as a runway, parading in front of the mirror... hopping around with all smiles!

This is the LOVE that warms my WINTER! (My family + the boots)

If you do not have any boots and you wana get ONLY one, because of Winter. Get a pair of black boots! It is very versatile... it'll carry you from the dunno-wat-crap-u-are-wearing days to glamourous-party-nites! In turn for that, of cos you'll have to bear with whatever pain it brings (if you get those with Killer heels). *Giggles

I adore boots that are just slightly below the knee... ...

So now, I have a pair of White Boots & a pair of Ugg Boots! - Very Happy. Well Done Summer!

Bimbotic Random Blabber

2006-06-04T23:55:00.000+09:30

Weekends are never enough. I am still feeling tired from my weekdays and I start to wonder... how did I spend my time?

Did I tell you that... ... as of 1st June, WINTER is IN, _{Autumn is OUT!!!} So... it does'nt matter how good your outfit is, because you'll all be wrapped up like a dumpling in ur coat. Hahaha

Here's my PINKY COAT that all my colleagues adores! Looks a lot better in reality, thou.

Sobzzzz... ... I have terminated my Fitness Membership at Next Generation :( because I am not as frequent as I was. Most importantly, 1 year of membership fee is worth 1 week's stay in Fuji!!! So... better spend it wisely.

I know... I know... I need to obey my RULES for 2006 that are set out earlier.... MUST lead a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. Since I have given up my fitness membership... ... I am taking up GOLF soon. Heeeeeeeee... so, I went to check out the Golf course before I start *SWINGING!

Weekends are meant to clear up some chores too... ... my very first Machine-Happy-Wash in OZ! la... la... la...

Just when I thought I was "safe" for the day. I passed Sportsgirl and I could'nt refrain myself from getting this charm that I have been eyeing, for ages... ...

Alrite... it will also serve as a reminder for me, because I need to save up to go PARIS when CJ is still in France!!! Talking about savings... ... erm.... I actually spent a lot this weekend... ... bought more stuffs to keep myself busy at home as Winter makes me lazy to get out of the house.

Last week... I got these!!!

Here's wat I have done with whatever I have at home! I changed the Pink furs to White lace for my dump-it-all-in box because the pink furs are getting dusty.

*Tidied up my home workstation too!

Oh well, I admit I am untidy. That's because I have a lot of things. A lot of things lying around, but NOT DIRTY. Never DIRTY. Since I want to revamp my humble retreat from a little girl's room to a lady's room... being ORGANISED is a MUST.

The way I decorate is influenced by the way I dressed. Hmmm.... A mixture of everything! Old and New.. funky and feminine!

Halfway thru the packing, I got bored and I started playing the guitar instead... ...

So, you see... it will take me forever to pack n unpack even though I should be a pro after so many packing experience. That's why I think this revamping exercise will take me some time to complete. Will show you how my room looks like after the revamp! :)

Thank You

2006-06-01T22:16:00.000+09:30

Hello all!!!

Thank you for the "hugs" (at the bottom of the page) and tags. No, I haven't gone to Europe, although I am dying for a getaway.

Keep your comments and encouragements coming in too. I appreciate that a lot! That certainly keeps me going! Tell me if you miss me too! *blush* That'll give me supernatural powers to keep posting despite of my busy schedule! HAhaha :) Although, my blog does not have high traffic, but having little tags warms my heart. Awwhhhh...

Well, I had a super-duper-MANIC month! Especially the last 2 weeks of May. Also, my Internet Service Provider has changed their dial up number and it was such a pain to reset my LAN Network... ... so I haven't been able to update my blog. In addition, I was rather depressed lately... ... :(

Hmmm.... Do I love you guys, or am I freaking addicted to blogging? I actually blog in notepad (becos I can't log on) and has just posted them up for your pleasure viewing. Of cos, I backdated the enteries as well. Not forgetting, I have a truck load of photos... but have no time to upload them yet.

1st of June is the start of winter. CJ's birthday. Childrens' Day. The day that my LAN Network is good. My self-pampering day. ALL GOOD!!!

** HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUN JIAN!!! **

Defeated

2006-05-26T21:59:00.000+09:30

If I don't listen, I am being stubborn.
If I am affected by your words, I am easily shaken.
If I fall into your directions, I am a person without principles.
-Sherilyn the great philosopher.

This entry has been pulling on my heartstrings.

I often have a burning zeal about my "latest issue". Every so often a comment comes along, that really makes me, STOP... ... and... ... THINK. Sometimes that makes me wonder where have all my passion gone to?!!! How much faith do I have in myself, and the mighty buddha above?

Although, whatever has been said was disturbing, but reality is always harsh. All the more, I should'nt wait for reality to hit me, then regret not improving or realising the situation earlier, isnt it? Choices. Choices. Choices. Decisions. Decisions. Should I choose to trust my own judgement, or somebody else's?

My primary teacher used to scream at the class, "you chose to copy your friend's answers, how do you know she is right and you are wrong?" As a grown up, I don't always get to mark my own answers (decisions) against a set of "model answers".

In school, a credit is considered as a pass. A distinction is an outstanding pass. But in life, there is no such thing as a distinction/credit in your decision(s) made. Even if there is, no one would be able to tell you that, because... ... life is full of uncertainties. Ambiguity marres visions... ... that is why there is always opportunity cost(s) involved.

Neither is there a second chance. You don't get to "re-sit" certain stages. Nor, is there a clear cut between a right to a wrong answer.

Lately, my Life is more like WRESTLING, than dancing.

Summer's 21st

2006-05-22T21:21:00.000+09:30

May has always been a huge month for me. This year, I have my Graduate Group Presentation, Mother's Day, Ah ma aka Shirlene's birthday and most importantly, my sis turns 21!!!

OMG. OMG. OMG.

Therefore, this rant is specially dedicated to my sweet sister... *SUMMER!

21 is a great age to be because you have finally got your KEY to FREEDOM!!! (But that's not a good thing to mum thou)
Great Parties. Nice Clothes. Unlimited Fun. Countless Dates.
Pearlie used to say "After her 21st birthday, a girl has got nothing to look forward to" because furture birthdays = getting old.

So, do cherish your YOUTH! Live it up up UP!!!

We grew up together. Wear Pigtails. Had the same clothes. Attend the same schools. Played Barbie Dolls. Hide & Seek. Love each other. Mess with each other. Piss each other. Can't do without each other. Miss each other.

Grudges, any? Of cos NOT! It has been wonderful to have you as my sis. :)

My dear sis... I know you have this very huge 21st birthday bash and I am pretty sad that I can't be there. Although, I can't be there personally... but I HAVE GOT A PRETTY EX PRESSIE for you!!! If you dislike it... ... I CAN HAVE IT BACK!

O' well, I am only kidding. Have a good one and I hope you like my little gift. I LOVE YOU.
*PS: My dearest Yawen... I haven't forgot you.

Back for FUN

2006-05-19T10:35:00.000+09:30

YES... I AM SOoooooooooooo BUSY. But, being a Gen Y-er, I have a life too! I always strive to ** ~strike a balance between work and life.

Monday I meet up with REI. She is my make-up guru and yes, Japanese girls are well-known for their wonders with cosmestics. I can close my eyes when she do my make-up for me. See, this is how much I trust her! Also, she is the only one who didn't mind to listen to my retarded-japanese-language.

Seriously, each time I see her... ... I'll feel so ashamed of myself. She looks so perfect everyday, anytime, everywhere.

My brows are so untidy, because they do eye brows waxing here, which is so PAINFUL! Unless I really have to, else I'll hold on to it. So... ...she laughed at my CATERPILLAR brows. *SObz... in the past she'll tame it for me. But she did not have her tools that day so, I went to look for my beautician yesterday, to fix my brows!

Also, I finally tried the Oxygen Therapy Facial!!! Very soothing, calming and relaxed! Did not even realised how that 1 hour passed! I think Ah ma get me started into being VAIN with all her make up and skin care post!

Oh yes... REI recommended me some cool stuffs for this winter season! I love my PINK lipstick!! It looks so yummy and the casing is so pretty! Rei says she use it as a mirror. I was going WAHHHHHH... all the way when she showed me her beauty secrets... gonna meet her more often!

Rei's masterpiece = my face

After I have my V3x... ... I love taking photos! Lotsa photos! I wonder how long would this inspiration of crazy-photo-taking hobby last. This is my wednesday's evening dinner! The word "tired" is written ALL OVER MY FACE.

Also, my dresses from EBAY has arrived!

Tonight I gonna have a Girls nite out cum slumber party with Thy and Belinda!

Detox II

2006-05-18T23:13:00.000+09:30

I gonna show you something that is a little... ... erm... disgusting. It is the Detox Food Patches that I've used.

Please do not look below if you are eating.

There are indeed many ways to detox. Actually, coming up and sticking to a detox diet plan can be a hassle for many of us. Dawn mentioned about the fastest way to detox; which is fasting, the easiest way to detox; drinking only fruit juices. But, this two methods will NEVER work on me. I need Food. MMMmmmm FOOD. So, that is why in my last post on DETOX, I directed you to links that guides you on what to eat during your detox period.

Hmmm... I feel that my short detox period has taught me how to eat vegetables and fruits! IF you know me well, you wouldnt be suprised to know how much I love meat. I am a 100% CARNIVORE. But now, I m OK with fruits and veg. Although, I am still pretty picky on veg, at least I am making an effort to eat them now. :) WAY TO GO!!!

I tried using a Detox Foot Patch on the nite before...

OMG. SO BLACK. The toxins in my body transformed white patches to YUCKie BLACKie!!!! EEEEEEEEE!!! I am poisonous!!! Hahahha

FOR YOUR INFOR, It is believed in Eastern Medical Study that toxins go downwards in the body and accumulate from tips of the toes to the ankles and that aging comes from the foot.

WAT? I know, I know.... this is what they said... because they believe that the feet is considered as important as a "second heart" and if you know what accupunture is, you would have learnt that there are 62 accupunture points on the foot, each relating to a different organ in the body. So, that is why these patches are invented!

It is also recommended to:-

Apply patches to acupuncture points on the foot where; Ball of the foot for upper third of the body; Arch for middle third of the body; Heel for lower third of the body

Use it three days in a row - they will become drier (less black) with repeated use on consecutive nights

drink good quality water when using foot patches to help flush toxins through the body

put it on for 8 to 12 hours - best done before you go to bed & remove it in the morning.

Forgot to tell you the most important information, the name of the foot patches is.. "BioHeel & Chi Foot Patches". Go grab it from a pharmacy.

No harm trying cos, it doesn't hurt like accuputure/ foot reflex. But, after using it... I realised that I go to the toilet more often.

THINK, flush out toxins. Good for inner health. :) *WoohOOO!!

I need to Zzzzzz now, long day tomorrow.

Crash Entry 000

2006-05-16T13:21:00.000+09:30

Busy. Busy. Busy. I am so glad that preparation work for my presentation is almost done. In fact, this friday we will be concluding on everyone's work. No more fights!!! *YEY!!!

The "Mystery Shopping" exercise is completed too!!! *YEY! I have my weekends back!!! I have worked my ass off, 14 days in a row!!! More Work trips too. Lots to learn.

Also,

Work trips have been fun!
How's my animation, not bad eh? I must pick up photoshop oneday so i'll have great pictures!

The photos are taken by my V3x, after I saved them into gif files... they start to look a bit. *Ahem

Wooohooooooo my parcel is here! I reckon for the next 3 weeks, I'll constantly be receiving parcels from EBAY! Thank you, Professor CJ Ho... ... for helping me source which external drive to buy.

I am so deeply indebt to Prof Ho. He is so unlucky to have gotten to know me, because he is so knowlegeable, he has to give me tution when I was in Sec School. Then, he has to help me with my assignments and now... he gives my sis tution. Hahahahah

Last Sat I was away... could'nt wish Ah ma... ...

OOpsss.. Belated. Sorry.

Ah ma,

Otherwise, poor Mich cannot get married (they have a pact, Mich can only get married after Ah ma is being married off).

People like us (Ah ma, Dawn, Mich and I), though we are human like everyone else, but we do not grow old no matter how long we live... Age, YES. Old, NO.

We never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born

Aging does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice-cream fallen off from the cone

We never fail to make A LOT of noise each time we get together

Play madly like no one is watching

.... .... Aawwhhhhhh i miss them.

Further to my card sent earlier to my beloved Mama... I wana declare my love, for my one and only mama again!!

"Youth fades; love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

I feel so rich with my mama's love!! She is so noble. Her love is something that is inexplicable, made of devotion and of sacrifice and pain. She takes care of my sisters and I so well and most importantly, she allows me to grow up to be whoever I want to be!

Eh... if u ve children, u become a mother. But, if u ve a piano, that don't make u a musician. Why is it so, huuuurrrr??? - Ok, I'm tired, stop my silly questions.

Stefi invited me over to celebrate Mothers Day with her mum! There are actually a lot of us... but the food was so tempting, and distracted me from taking photos.

All that I am now, whoever I want to be in the future... ... I owe it all to my ange-licious mama.

PUNK R.E.L.O.A.D.E.D

2006-05-12T10:36:00.000+09:30

This PUNKie Thingy was quite sometime ago... but when I blog about it, I didn't have the pictures. So, I am doing it again! Providing you with another snapshot! Simply because.... PICTURES paint a Million words... you have to see it to know what we really look like!

When the clock strucks 12am!!!!! It's Sueann's birthday! Wendy brought Sueann to the Hotel room and we gave her a surprise! That was BEFORE we turned PUNK. Looks pretty normal, eh?

**Sueann and Wendy I MISS YOU!**

Seriously, I did have trouble trying to dig for something to wear from my wardrobe. SUPPLY WAS SO LIMITED. But I suppose I REALLY want to wear my LEOPARD prints. I want BIG MESSY HAIR and I WANT TO DRAW SCARS on my face. I am just so INSPIRED by my favourite doll, BLYTHE.

Okies, BREATHE!!!! Anything below is NOT for the fainthearted!

We only DO IT ONCE and we will ONLY DO IT FOR SUEANN. It takes a lot of effort and courage (for some of us)!!!! When Sueann saw us, u bet she is sooooo TOUCHED!!!

I "disfigured" my face. Paige drew a BIG STAR on her eye & has BLUE hair! Wendy just turned into another wendy. Stefi look so HAPPENING! Lee was so sexy!!!! Eugene "tatoo" his back & put on black lipstick. Most importanly, NONE of us realised that Adrian has such a potential to be a PUNKER!!!!!

Any moment is a CAMERA MOMENT at this party!!!

So, that wasn't satisfying? Here's more to whet you appetite!

The girl with Cherry Lips & Rosy cheeks, WHO COULD RESIST THAT??!!!!!

This is SO COOL!!!!!!!! For once, IMPERFECTION is PERFECTION!

Toxicated Eyes. Toxicated Lips. Toxicated Hair.

We ARE the PUNKERS! We ARE the PUNKERS!!!

Test V3x Camera

2006-05-11T22:59:00.000+09:30

This week, my life is centered around WORK, ASSIGNMENTS and GRADUATE MEETINGS. My schedule is so packed till I hardly can breathe at work! Gosh! I could even SMELL the presentation coming in 2 weeks time. So, today's post is a bit disjointed with my incoherant thoughts.

Oh well, before I bore you... ... I SHALL STOP HARPING ON THAT! HAhahha..

Thursday Nite is SUBURB NIGHT! I'm too lazy to fix dinner after work. So, DINNER is out in the SUBURB!!! This also gives me the chance to test my V3x Camera Function! Wahahahha It is only 2 megapixels. But, it still looks pretty good to me. *YEY!

~2 Sun sets~3-Colour-Bean Drink ~
~Pork Roll Noodle Soup~Filtered Coffee~Vietnamese Eating Place~
~Claypot Rice~Myself 2~

If you wonder what 3-Colour-Bean Drink taste like... ... THINK Chendol!

I had Vietnamese Food for dinner. When I saw that Sliver Coffee Filter, I went... ... HURRHHH??? I use a coffee plunger to make coffee... but this Filter... errmm... was it because of the fact that I was born in a big city... so, little things like this interest me? Or am I too... ermm "mountain tortise"... ?

I guessed technology has became such an important part of our lives. In fact, a part that we can't live without. It just phrase out lots of useful conventional tools. Like that Silver Coffee Filter. Today, you will still be able to find them in Vietnam or in some Vietnamese Restaurant.

Sometimes, I wonder if TECHNOLOGY is a friend, or a foe. Say, the spell check function in MS WORDS. HEY! I am a big fan of it and I rely on it too! But as you become more and more dependent on it, you stop using the dictionary, you stop spelling words yourself, and do you realised that your spelling is plunging?

Precisely, that is what I am trying to say.

I perceived technology as a double edged sword with an Up side and a Down side. The Up side is of course the benefits that it brings us. Eg, they ease our daily lives. The Down side is the capabilities and skills that are lost, due to prolonged period in relying on technology. So, BEWARE!

Bye N7600

2006-05-07T22:40:00.000+09:30

Today is the official day where I bid my dearest Nokia 7600 farewell.

Hahahaha... I know I sound funny. I am a very sentimental person and I get attached to my belongings easily. So, I think I love this phone, as much as I hated it. I know... I know.. it is just a phone anyway.

Before I forgot... let me tell you something important in case you are doing Detox like me. PLEASE... do NOT eat oily stuffs immediately. I had KFC and MAC on the day after the end of my Detox diet (yesterday) and this morning... my stomach was tumbling up and down like the washing machine.... I even ran to the toilet a few times and.. yes, I chucked out as well. Sorry to say that.

I learnt the hard way, so make sure you do not allow this to happen to you. Since I had NOT have a drip of oil for the week... I should have gone easy on my stomach for the next few days... I thought 5 days of non-oil diet is not a lot so... I rewarded myself with some ermmmmmm oily food for finally learning how to eat green stuffs.... sssshhhhHHh.

So tonite, I made Sushi for dinner! That should be alright for my stomach!

NAh... i am kidding you. The greeny paste is crushed avocado with crab meat. Though, it does not look interesting, at least... it does not give me trouble later. :) I miss fish balls and fish cakes.. so I put lotsa them in my Miso soup. HHAhahaha a leopard never change its spots.

Driving = Life?

2006-05-06T22:21:00.000+09:30

I reckon I would'nt have fabulous enteries for this and next weekend. But, that does'nt mean my life is going downhill. HAHahha Only said that because I have got some part time work to do. Which is good. I thought that was a change from my usual routine, so I took it on board! Else, I'll be rotting away, anyway.

I gonna be a MYSTERY SHOPPER! Sounds good eh? My friend Elin, who works in a Marketing Research firm got me the deal. They need people in Aussie to complete a questionaire after visiting selected stores. OK, I can't divulge any further... *Zzzziiippppped... HAhhaha...

For today, I went to the 2 FURTHEREST STORE that are away from the city.

Look! How big Aussie Land is!!! Actually, it appears more like I am cruising, than having a task on hand!

If I use public transport, I WILL CRY. I'll have to take a bus, then take the tram, take a bus again and I still have to do a good 20 minutes walk to the first location. Not forgetting, bus intervals are so irregular on the weekends! (So, Elin you see... we do deserve the transport fee. hahahaha)

As I am still not familar with the roads here... going somewhere, that far, requires some route planning which includes map reading. You all know how goooooood a map reader I am... *sigh... but, HEY! I have improved a lot! In fact, I am a much better navigator now. HAhhaha

In the past, my friends used to say, "You can't drive. You can't read map. You can't navigate. You can't remember routes. OMG!!!" Yes... I do get on their nerves! Prince Gan hates me for that too. I have recognised my flaws long ago.

So, if you need a partner to join AMAZING RACE... ...
PLEASE, Do NOT Pick me.
Wahahhahaha

But they all forgotten... I can ENTERTAIN them with my hilarous personality. HAhhahaha... So, to all the kids out there... when your geography teacher teaches you map reading.. YOU BETTER LEARN!

Now that I can drive, it doesn't please them much because, I am not driving much - I don't like to drive other people's car and that includes... my company car! Too stressful. As the journey is long.. my mind wanders... ...

*Life is like *driving to a destination.

Before we get to our destination, there are tempations (mac drive-thru to get some food), there are road humps that stops us for a while, there are pot holes that makes our journey uncomfortable, there are horrible drivers that drives blindly... etc. Similarly, in life we are exposed to lots of temptations, dissapointments that makes us hang in the air, some sad scences or bad experiences that makes us feel like burying our heads in a hole, nasty people that keep creating trouble..etc

A cabby uncle once told me that out of 10 of his passengers, 8 of them would hurry him to drive faster because they are running late. On one hand... he knows he needs to speed because of his passenger or, his job. On the other hand...we are all aware of the consequences of speeding or disobeying traffic rules and HE is the one who will face all the consequences, not the passenger.

In other words, he was trying to tell me that we are responsible for all the decisions that we make. So, it appears to me that DRIVING relates to Life a lot.

Hmmmm.... what are your thoughts?

D=Done Detox

2006-05-05T23:58:00.000+09:30

Early in the morning, I peeped at the last drawer, under my table, in the office.

TEMPTATIONS!!! TEMPTATIONS!!! That is just part of the junks that I've got. Glad that today marks the last day on my Detox Diet!!! So, regardless of whatever happens... ... I'll survive! Just then, Geraldine pop by at my pod to show me her "fresh new face".

OMG.

I was tongue-tied. (Forgot to tell you that both of us visit the same beauty palour)

She did NOT wear any makeup but there was this sheen of natural blush and this radiance glowing on her face. When she smiled at me, there was this aura of happiness. Seriously, when you look good, u feel GREAT man.

So, I went speechless for the next 5 minutes or so, as she rant happily about her Omnilux Therapy Facial. GOSH! It took me so long to finally woke up from her great skin! *Money Well Spent*

I also got to know that... ... my beautician told her that I am pretty!!! Ermmmm... if I was pretty before I met her, can I assume that I'll be prettier under her hands? Oh sorry... if only I am beautiful enough, than perhaps I won't be dreaming of being gorgeous at all. *Geeezzzzz

Geraldine & I started off as colleagues. But we hit off pretty well. Soon, we started to tell each other lotsa personal stuffs. Believe me, every girl has got her own beauty secrets. Not everyone is truthful, or generous enough to share it with you. But, I have to say I have been very fortunate because I do have a few girlfriends who will bare their darkest beauty tips with me!!! To all my friends out there.... I HEART ALL OF YOU!

To mark the completion of my Detox Program, I had dinner at Sushi Train!!! After 5 days of NO oil diet, I don't want to stress my stomach too much! Hahahaha... Then, I went to Toys R' Us!!!!

Did you know that Tamagotchi is BACK? The older versions cost around $4 whereas, the latest "connection" series cost around $15. I used to own one of the older version, but now I want to get the lastest one!!! I think it is so cool to have one! Also, I was'nt aware that CRAZY FROG is so popular till... it has got its own toys!!! Yes.. I am refering to that crazy frog, with crazy tunes, that you can use as your ringing tones. :)

Enough of toys. I go shopping for my NEW TOY today! I have been wanting to buy a new phone for ages!!! But, I am the kind that unless the current one breaks down, than I'll get a new one to replace it. However... my Nokia 7600 really piss me off whenever I text someone! It gives me lotsa problems when I go to parties too! I need both of my hands to press the key pad, else... ... I would'nt be able to send a message!

Why I got it in the first place? *Sigh... because I am a die-hard Nokia fan and 2 years ago there wasn't much 3G Nokia phones. But this time... I opt for the PINK MOTOROLA RAZR V3x!!! I wanted to get a PINK phone for so long but, I need a 3G phone so... I WAITED FOR THIS!!! :)

Here's more of a close-up to my new love!

Ain't it cool? Now I make short video clips to send to my friends!!!

That's all for tonite... I need CHICKENS now... KFC!!! Been waiting for all week!!! Hahaahha

(Dawn: Does the clock and Hp holder looks familar??? *Wink* All the way from sg!!!)

Paparazzi

2006-05-03T22:38:00.000+09:30

Detox DAY 3 was full of temptations. **#$$x/%Y**// (it's ok, 2 more days)

My office had Morning tea and there were lotsa good food. I actually have to turn away from the food. I feel like stabbing myself again. Of so many days... why do they want to pick today to have morning tea? I want PORK. I want Chicken. I want BIG PRAWNS. I want BIG FISH. *stomach growling*

Last month, I was put to answer the following for this month's newsletter.

1. Last meal you cooked/ prepared? - Can't remember last night's dinner, memory shortfall. :)

2. Favourite Holiday destination? -Venice maybe, or... ... Tokyo (i love to shop)

3. Where you will be found if you're not at work? -At home, tat's why I never give anyone my home number. (ssshhhhh...)

4. Last book you read? - Does magazines count? It is a shame to say that apart from textbooks, i pretty much don't get to survive to the last page of a book - This shows how "knowledgeable" I am. :)

5. All time favourite movie? Nothing in particular, just give me some crappy comedy to make me laugh.

6. What 3 things would you take with you on a deserted Island? -The one that I love (tat means strength to me), my brains and the knowledge to survive

7. If you could be anyone in the world who would you be? - MYSELF. I am contented to be who I am.even though, I know I can be dumb at times. Anyway, you won't like to see me "destroying" someone else.

This is how it looks like after the editor's magical touch... ...

Hmmm... same, but kinda different from what I initially meant. Maybe I was'nt good at expressing myself. Anyway, I just wanted to make it funny. Does'nt really bother me. :)

Just when I thought I was the only one being featured, I proudly told my family and guess what... ... my friend sent me this

What is my sister's face doing on the magazine?

ZANY wifout Chocolates

2006-05-02T23:51:00.000+09:30

DAY 2 into DETOX.

I have been good.

Trying very hard to resist from the abundance supply of chocolates and snacks in my drawer. Temptations!!! I feel like stabbing myself. What on earth is happening to my brains? Are they functioning? Knowing that I want to do Detox thingy and they still allowed me to get chocolates?!!!

Absolute nutcase.

Acting a bit weird because of the lack of Cocoa! HAhahahah... Nah, I am just pretty stressed with my assignment, that's all. But, I'll get there!

I know. I know. My sisters will be mocking at my pictures. But seriously it took me less than 5 seconds to get that done. The exact emotions that are churning in me. The weird me.

3 more days to go... ... why on earth do I want to detox? Don't worry, I'll keep whining to relieve my aching agony without chocolates! For the next 3 days... u'll get COMPLAINT QUEEN!!! (Hope that does not deter you from reading my blog)

Labour Day?

2006-05-01T23:23:00.000+09:30

For most of my friends in sg... 1st May is a public holiday. But for us here... we are slogging away. WAIT, that's not for me because, I've got sick leave!

So, I kinda have my Labour Day too! What a true singaporean.... ...

But... I think boredom will just kill me at home. Stay in the house will make me more sick! So, I decided! I have to get out of the house even if I am supposed to rest at home! But as you know, my office is located in the City. So, I had to disguised myself, don't want to be recognised by anyone, especially by my colleagues!

So, I wore my Poorboy cap. Sorry, I meant my Newsboy cap. HAhhaa Freak not, I did NOT leave the house with my shades on. Geeesss! I look more like a panda in that! I got that pair of shades as a gift from LIVE! store at their opening (cos I bought that fury cardigian). So, that answers why it does'nt really suit me.

Being the first day of my Detox Program.. I had Green Bean Soup for breakfast. Presenting, my dinner!!! Stir-fry veggies & grilled fish wrap!

Alritey! I need to knock out now... don't want to call in sick again for tomorrow. :)

Back to Basics

2006-04-30T23:25:00.000+09:30

Waking up at 7am on Sunday is a challenge. Especially on cold mornings. But this morning, we are SO MOTIVATED to wake up early! Yea... but not motivated to dress up. Cold weather makes everyone lazy.

Yesterday I had hair treatment and they are looking quite healthy today! So, abide the rules... thou shall not stress their hair! Thou MUST let their face breathe too!!! That's why I am back to basics - No dressing up games & I don't even bother to tame my fringe. Looking at the plain me... can be quite doggy, yet simple... sometimes, I quite like it.

Off to the Torrens Market to do shopping for my 5-day DETOX PROGRAME! To get the freshest groceries! Sip Eng is so supportive to show us the way there this morning :) We decided to get "FAMOUS" together - Don't worry if i don't make sense to you because, this is a code between us WAahahhha

Alritey! Lets see what have they got inside!

Apart from seafood, they sell fruits and vegetables too. But, that is located at another section. There was so much attention on my friends and I when we had our photos taken. - That is why my smile was FROZEN. Hey! I get embarassed too!!!

Everyone must be thinking, "What is so interesting about all the seafood & the market?"
But we are happily snapping away. Risking it all... ...for me, to BLOG. For you, to READ!!!

We bought lotsa fruits, a large pizza size bread for tonite's dinner, crabs to cook chilli crab, lotsa fish... etc! Sip Eng & I could'nt resist the temptation because the oysters was so fresh! They actually have someone to dive into the waters and get the freshiest oysters for YOU! So, we got our lemon and eat it there immediately!

GOOD FOOD = MUST EAT FAST.

We also had some Spuds and DONUTS for breakfast! Chocolate coated. Cinamon icing. Jam & Cream toppings. Finger licking good.

***

I shall declare that my 5-DAY DETOX PROGRAM starts tomorrow. So, today... I'll feed my tummy to her content! Seriously, I can't believe that I can make it to taste so good! Mummy must be proud of me!

Vitamin C Infusion

2006-04-28T23:30:00.000+09:30

Full on FRIDAY...

My Graduate Group Meeting had an early headstart in the morning followed by lunch date with my colleagues. The meeting was seriously stressful! The topic. The people. Testing my EQ, IQ, Patience... etc... *SWEAT* Almost took away all my brain juices!!! That is not all... my writting class was immediately after lunch! That was good thou. But, one event after another makes life SUPER HECTIC!!! The last thing for today was what I have been looking forward to... ...

My facial appointment! I can't wait to share this with you!

Finally, I had my very own VITAMIN C Infusion Treatment to the Eyes!!!!! I was so excited to look at my eyes when the treatment was completed. I had a good look at my face and... ....

MIRACULOUSLY, THE PANDA EYES ARE GONE!!!

Eyes are more beautiful than ever. *BLINK* *BLINK*

See it for yourself! (Ignore the face without makeout)

We all know Vitamin C is good for the skin. So, what is that Vitamin C to the Eye thingy?
Basically, it is an intensive dosage of Vitamin C to the eye area to boost skin firmness, reduced fine lines, encouraged cell turnover, puffiness and dark circles. Freak NOT as NO NEEDLES is involved. There is just a slight tingling sensation upon the application of the fluid... but that is only momentary...

As I am the SUPER 101 questions kinda person. So, I found out that... ...

You'll get to see the effect immediately after the treatment WAHHhhhss
The first treatment will last for a week ErrMMmmsss
It is best to do it for a course to "fix up" the problem than OOhhhhhh
Maintain it by using eye gel and OorrrHHhsss
You can spread the treatments out later on.. Kkkkss

OOohhhhhhhhh more sparking eyes!!! WOoohoooOOO!!!

The eyes are the windows to your soul. They are the most powerful tool to capture someone's attention. So, WORKED THEM!!! For now, dark circles are not a major problem to me but the over-exposure to eye make-up, the sun's harmful rays.. bla..bla... prevention is better than CURE. Don't wait till it is too late to do anything!

For the first time, I finally dare to bare my forehead. I hate my BIG FACE.

This Clarins beauty palour was extremely hard to get into - they are always booked out!!! Yawen said that I am SO-NOT-SG-LIKE so, I had to practised the Singaporean Spirit! I pre-booked my next and next next appointment!!!! WHahahhahahahha... I felt like a WINNER. Whahhaha... I am going for Oxygen Facial during my next visit. Will keep you updated too. :)

D for DETOX

2006-04-27T23:03:00.000+09:30

Part of my 2007 resolutions includes having a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Hmmm... u can pretty much say that... ...

I am targetting to acheive total wellness for my BODY, MIND & SPIRIT!!!
To feel good inside out!!!

Ok, admit it. We all love junks. We all have PMSie Days where the most effective remedy is to binge on JUNK food. We all have hectic schedules so, we are all switching to convenient meals that are encased in cellophane. Well... one thing for sure, our bodies doesn't lie and if "you are what you eat", than I am in serious trouble with all the take-aways, instant noodles, JUNK food... microwaved meals... processed food... etc. (ssshhhh.. that only started recently.. :P )

*Shivers*

The word DETOX has finally hit me and I think, maybe you should give some thought to it as well!

Detox, cleanse & fasting is all about restoring your body to its natural state of health & vitality. This is acheived by purging the toxics residues that are stored in your body as a result of poor lifestyle, eating habits and environmental pollution. You'll be looking at a whole lot of benefits ranging from better health, weight loss, looking great, feeling great and etc after cleaning all the garbage out of ur system!

Sounds good isn't it???

I am definitely going to plan my detox prog and work it for next week. MY 5 day DETOX PROG! WooohoooO! If you are quick enough, you may catch up with me and we'll do it TOGETHER!!! The more the merrier!!! Uber-fun!!!

I have done some reading and I found that About.com provides the best know-hows to get you started on Detoxification! So, I gonna refer you there.

Only reason why I am refering you there instead of me doing the write up is because I am not a dietian and I am nowhere near to be qualified to talk about these. So, have pleasure reading!

It is useful... read it for the sake of better health and a better YOU!!! I've learnt heaps!

*PS, I have provided all the links, u can read them selectively if you are well-informed of the subject. If you do on a search on About, you probably do not need to refer to the following. Believe me, the articles aren't lengthy.

Low Stomach Acid Assessment - http://altmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/bl_quiz_hypochlorhydria.htm

Positive Energy Test - http://altmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/bl_quiz_positive_energy.htm

Some Detox Recipes - http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietarytherapy/a/Ricci_Recipes.htm

Detox Diet IQ Quiz - http://altmedicine.about.com/library/quiz/bl_quiz_detox_iq.htm

That's all. Let me know how you go.

CHEERS TO GOOD HEALTH!

Life's Simplest Pleasure

2006-04-26T00:38:00.000+09:30

Sherilyn's LIST of
** TEN OF LIFE's SIMPLEST PLEASURE **

I was tagged by Emily.

This list is compiled in no particular order of preference.

LOVE - This is such a strong component in my life that holds me together. In fact, it completes me & keeps me going. There are so many different kinds of love. Parental love, Siblings' Love, The lovers' love, Love for friends... etc. LOVE MAKES THE WORLD!!! Ain't it a blessing to love and be loved in return? It is so wonderful and the kindness that LOVES produces is amazing.

Accepted- To be accepted by others in a group, in the work place and especially in a different environment. That'll warm my heart. I wana thank everyone that has accepted me... ... as a soul mate, a friend, a colleague, a student, a daughter, a sister, etc...

Generousity - I ADORE PPLE WITH BIG HEARTS. I meant the gift of generousity. It's NOT the price tag that I am talking about. It is the generousity from the heart, to forgive, to let go, to help, to accept... ... Somethimes we need to seek forgiveness, sometimes we need to be accepted, sometimes we just need to someone to let go and have faith in us in watever that we want to do, even if they don't understand or agree with what we want to do.

Togetherness - I love to be able to catch up & get together with the people that I know, at least for every once in a while. It makes me feel my presence and I like the feeling of being "connected". I'll feel that it is a joy to have them around or... be around for them. United we stand, Divided we fall!!! (same goes for my family)

Nature - The nature stirs something in me. The sounds awakes my senses, the floral & fauna excites me, the waters calms and soothes my tired soul, being there makes me feel that I am a living thing too!

Peace - I appreciate peace & quietness as much as I love to go to parties. Feeling peaceful is so relaxing, it prepares me to go into deeper thoughts, searching for the next direction in life. The quietness that comes with peace makes me feel so at ease.

Laughter - Laughter is the best medicine in the world. It breaks an icy cold room, it calms the uncertain soul... it lightens someone's problem...etc Laughter brings joy, joy makes me happy and happiness keeps me sweet!!!

Art - Being able to sketch whatever that is in front of me, expressing my feelings & tots on the paper, or even vandalising the paper with my abstract sketches makes me feel good about myself.

Innocence in kids - I adore kids for their innocence, each time they smile, I'll soften and crumble inside... Sometimes they try to pretend as though they know a lot. But whatever that they say is just untrue and each time they bullshit me... it is HILARIOUS!!!
Dressing up - It is so fun to see so many sides of me. Punk, rock, girl-next-door, the sportie look, the Office Lady look... bla... bla... bla... It is not a task but rather a hobby to transform/ create a different look for myself. Being able to do that brings excitment and it makes me feel good too.

Alritey.. doens'nt sound that I am hard to please rite? Now that you have read my own list of 10 life's simplest pleasure... ...

** I am going to tag Dawn aka Xiao Bai, Shirlene aka Ah ma, Huimin aka Buddy, Missy Elin Sim, Pearlie dearlie & WP for now. (Don't be lazy, don't act blur and don't copy har!) **

Car Wash

2006-04-25T22:52:00.000+09:30

WooohoOOO! ** HAPPY ANZAC DAY!!! ** I love public holidays.

Last week we had a long weekend. Good Friday, The day after good friday (sat), SUN and Easter MON!!! That was a 4 day work week. This week, we have Anzac Day which is TODAY! So, it is another 4 day work week for us.

WooohoOOO!!! All the holidays are making me lazy to get back on my assignments/ work!!!

Guess, what did I today?

SHOPPING? NAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....

It was a fine day, perfect for... ...

(i wish i look this gd @ the car wash hahhaha)

In sg, you probably would choose to wash your car at your residence. But here in Aussie, did you know we are not suppose to do that? Yea.... that is a regulation to prevent dirty waters from entering the drains.

Car washing is easy.

CHEY! I thought how difficult it can be. In the past, back in hostel days, everyone wants to polish their cars and they use special cleaning agents... bla..bla..bla.. CAR WASH becomes science to me. Thus, I always have this mentality of leaving it to the professionals - but if you drive a BMW or such expensive cars... yea.. go to the professionals if you do not want to do it yourself.

But, if you can do it... ... why leave it to the professionals? Use the money on something else to pamper urself. Like.. SHOPPING!!!

Whenever u watch others do it, more often than not, it seem to appeal to you that car washing is a tedious chore (thou not so for the owner). But, come to think of it... ... it's only 3 steps in total.

First, head to the Dry station to vacuum the car. They even have machinese that emits fragrance after you are done with ur vacuum work.

Second, the Wet station for the soap n water action. This is not those auto-wash station. It's D-I-Y. I LOVE THAT AREA. I used to play with my friends there and, there was once, I met this guy who drove my dream car!!! He even allowed me to drive his car but, back than I haven't even got my drivers license. *Sobs...... O' well... tat was the past.

After all the dirt has gone. The car is sparkling clean, but wet. Third step would be to move back to the Dry station, to wipe it dry and you are DONE!!! Doesn't sound difficult at all, isn't it?

Drove in ur car out of the blue for a wash? They have machines that sells cloths and sponges with or without special liquid in them that promises to leave a protective layer on ur car. So, basically... ... there is no excuses for you to have dirty cars.

OKies... that's all the water for the car. I need liquid for myself too.

I watched Ice Age II today!

IKEA Opens

2006-04-22T23:07:00.000+09:30

IKEA Opens on 20 April 2006!

If you think MOS is big in sg... IKEA is HUGE here! It is featured on TV, the news, the radio, in the office, lotsa pple talking about it... ... it's absolutely everywhere!!!

There are 9000 carparks but still... ... it is NOT ENOUGH! It has caused a major traffic jam since the day they have opened!

Let us pressume that there are at least 2 person in each car... 9000 cars means... they have at least 18,000 people in their store???!!!!

No wonder getting there... ...
doesn't mean you'll get a chance to park your car.
Having parked your car... ...
doesn't mean you'll get to go into the store immediately.
You gotta WAIT for ur chance at the LONG QUEUE!!!
So, I considered myself to be very lucky because I ve made it there!!! **Whaahhaha

~ Look how blue the sky is! How fluffy the clouds are!!! It's such a beautiful day!~

Previously, I have browsed at their online catalog... so I kinda know wat I want to buy. As it was already 4pm when I got there (they close at 5pm) and I haven't had lunch... ... so, it's FOOD first. Shopping later.

~ I LOVE MY HAIR TODAY!!!~

The food queue was extremely long and NOT moving (18,000 traffic wat am i thinking!). When I finally got to the counter... I grabbed myself a slice of Almond Cake, Scrimp Sandwich and a soft drink! (But the portion is rather small... can't satisfy a growing girl like me!!!) Believe me, I haven't eaten at the Ikea's Restaurant in Singapore. So, I don't know what you have in Sg - you tell me. :)

After I got my food and finally finished lunch... it was already 4:45pm. There goes my shopping. I decided to browse the stall first, look at what I want to buy and come back another day.

I used to visit the IKEA in sg so I know, this is something new to my sg friends. Isn't the IKEA here huge? They even have this warehouse that is open to the public. Recently, work has exposed myself to ensure that a property is adequately insured.

So, I was thinking... ...the cardboard boxes of stocks are stacked so high in the shelves... wat if it falls on someone?!!!

Oh well... forget about that. This kind of pessimism comes with the job. I am too into properties!!!

~ Here's the price chart of HOTDOGS! How does it present as compared to the ones in sg? ~

As I said I wasn't full... I got my hotdog with lotsa mustard and ketchup!!! This is one thing that I MUST Have when I go to IKEA, anywhere in the world, unless they don't have it.

Bit early to go home at 6pm... so... I got Sip Eng, Stefi + Prince Gan for a K session!!! We had fun becos I sang a super cute song that brings them back their younger days. Nah... actually we always have fun becos we are too funny. **WAHhahahaa..

Initially we went to this place for dinner, but... they stop taking orders at 9pm!!!! AArrggghhhh!!! That is horrifying!!!

So, we had dinner at the restaurant in the casino. I wish I can take pictures in the casino... there are so many beautiful spots for a camera moment.

Wat a FRIDAY

2006-04-21T23:45:00.000+09:30

It got cold lately. Last nite, I was too lazy to go out to get dinner cum supper (cos I had late lunch) so, I cooked **Ba Kut Teh**!!!

Kinda missed the taste of it, especially the hot pepper taste, the smell of the spices... ...the MEAT!!! Most importantly, it fills me... warms me and it is believed to be able to get rid of the "wind" in ur body.

Whoever who says it is too difficult to cook... ...
IF I can do it, so can you!

I went to bed 1 hour after my supper. It is really bad. Kids, please do this WITHOUT the supervison of ur parents. Haahhaha... else you'll be smacked! But, as I said it was so cold.. at least 10 degress outside, so you could imagine how sweet my dream was.

That's why I woke up late this morning!!!! I was late to do my Photoshoot II.

The day before yesterday I did Part I. Prince Gan suggested that I shouldn't flash my "megawatt winning smile" becos I am in office wear... so I should look stern. So, I ended up with all the super subborn and "black face" look, as if I am arguing with someone. The actual fact is... I am required to dress in executive wear, hold a mobile phone and smile. :)

**I feel like strangling him!!! **

That is why I need to re-do it. Previously it took 8 mins, it was roughly about there today. It was meant for some posters, not magazines... and it'll only be a small picture, no need to be so particular. HAHahhahahaa... so you see... that's why I was chosen to do it.

As I rushed out of the house, although I managed to get to work on time but, my day was just weird WITHOUT
my ipod,
my watch,
my breakfast,
my lunchbox,
cash in the wallet.

The worse thing is... my colleague played a prank on me (becos I played a prank on her the other day)... I ran all the way to the lift & I bumped into another colleague. *HIT HEAD*

Made an absolute fool of myself. But... who cares! Fridays are meant to be light-hearted!

I've chosen one. Which one do you think it is the best?

S-T-R-E-S-S

2006-04-20T21:53:00.000+09:30

Today, I shall pronouce that the word "STRESS" is taboo!!!!

It has been cursed!!!

I merely mentioned about it in my previous post and this week it hit me! For the past 5 months, I HAVE NEVER BEEN STRESSED - ignore those stress caused by I-dunno-wat-to-wear.

Next Friday would probably be a super busy day for me... cos I have my graduate group meeting (1 of those regular group meetings, where we would discuss our research for our group assignment, throw in ideas, trash each other, stress each other as the presentation date draws nearer) and I have my Writting classes in the noon... busy busy!

So, does it sound that I am working? I AM! That is part of my work, on top of the watever property related stuffs that I do. Talking about writting classes... I am so excited becos I'll ve my first lesson tml! Its an Essential Writting Skills Course targetted to guide you in... writting of cos! HAhahahha... I registered myself for that as it is part of the work package... so, might as well get the most out of it, rite?

Oh yes, I feel that I owe my eyes an apology. I made them read so many documents, articles, research papers, words, commas & full-stops. I forced them to open up wide every morning... I rubbed them so hard to clean away my make-up... ...

For that, I have decided... ... my eyes deserve a TREAT!!! I've scheduled for an Intensive Vitamin C infusion to my eyes!!! *Blink* *Blink* The Clarins person told me that it'll reduce puffiness, dark circles... INSTANTLY! So, it'll definitely perk me up! - I'll keep you updated about this later.

Also,

** HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY NICHOLAS!!!**

Well well. wat can I say? (For once, i called you n-i-c-h-o-l-a-s)

If I didn't bump into you at the escalators, If I didn't know that you want to know that girl with long straight black hair, if it wasn't Melvin, if you weren't my classmate... ... IF it wasn't for those, I guessed we would still be strangers.

But.. 4 years of friendship... still counting... the best gift is... ... MY FRIENDSHIP of cos! Whahahaha... ...

Chocolate

2006-04-19T19:38:00.000+09:30

Easter Monday treats at Cocolat! This rant is all about Chocolate.

In the Book of Divine Indulgences, Elaine Sherman wrote, "Chocolate caused certain endocrine glands to secrete hormones that affect your feelings and behaviour by making you happy. Therefore, it counteracts depression, in turn reducing the stress of depression. Your stress-free life helps you maintain a youthful diposition, both physically and mentally. So, eat lots of chocolate!"

I guessed, my love for chocolates evolved during my final year in SP. All started by SooLing. She is hilarious. She eats A LOT of chocolates. The funny part is.. she drinks herbal tea. Her theory is...

the herbal tea which is believed to have the cooling effect will neutralize the heati-ness from the chocolates, so u'll reduce the occurrence of sore throat.

In other words, on one hand it is as though you are feeding poison and the other, the antidote simultaneously. Ridiculous, but I followed. Hahhahaha I have no choice, becos Chocolates are my instant energy booster! A chocolate a day, keeps wrinkles away!!!

Once, I entered COCOLAT, I declare that the 3 basic food groups should be MILK CHOCOLATE, WHITE CHOCOLATE, DARK CHOCOLATE oopps... ... one more... ... CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES. Make it 4 basic food groups than.

When u are in that shop, or any chocolate shop.. like cocolat, max bruener etc... ...

The basic food groups determined by Nutritionist

(dairy products, fruits, vege, grains & meat group),

VANISHED

DIETING DO NOT EXISTS TOO.

Eat whatever that you want! Life is too short to worry about fats. I know they are girls' enemies. My body tells me that they hate them too. But... comeon, a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!

Let me quote you, "Chemically speaking, chocolate really is the world's perfect food," from the Emperors of chocolate: Inside the Secret World of Hershey and Mars. Indeed, it is. The taste of chocolate is a sensual pleasure in itself. Indulging in the wicked pleasure of chocolate is such a secretive personal experience. Mmmm.... The melt in ur mouth, sublime in ur throat...... swallowed down after taste... ... Awwwwhhhhhh... no wonder our stress are all gone!

By the way, are u reaching for a bar of chocos now? If you aren't, I am. So, this entry ends here. Go get a bar of chocolate!!!! I cant reject them for they look too heavenly too me... ...

I am crazy. Crazy over chocolates even if you aren't...

Strawberry Picking

2006-04-16T23:23:00.000+09:30

Time for some fun!

Well, I cleaned up my room again! Hey, I am not dirty. I admit that I m untidy becos I have lotsa stuffs hanging around. So, I need to pack them away constantly otherwise, I'll tripped and fall again. Yes, again. HAhahaha..

O'well... since I want fresh fruits... how about some freshly picked strawberries?!!!

You know, I am that say-it and I must do-it kind. So, I pestered Kenny to bring me to the Strawberry Farm in Harndoff. Actually, it was Belinda who suggested it. The rest were busy so... I forced him to take me. Whahahha... but isn't it a form of morning excercise too? I love that tree with yellow leaves.. i think it is becos of the changing season tat's y the leaves turned yellow.

When I entered the farm, I smell strawberries EVERYWHERE!!!!

Today's strawberry picking experience told me that:

The really red ones are really sweet
The less red ones are less sweet
Big does'nt mean it is better
Small doesnt mean it is not worth picking
Basically, I mean... size doesnt matter. hahahaha
The prettier ones are always hidding under the leaves
The ones hanging out are usually rotten becos of constant exposure to the sun
and... ...looks DOES matter becos I know u dun want to eat the ugly ones

I was quite surprised to discover that the crops were so low... I tot they would be taller. The owner told us that they can only be tall unless it is grown hydroponically otherwise, they'll be this low. So, it aint cool to pick strawberries cos u'll end up with sore neck, sore back... sore everywhere. Also, if you hate mud, can't stand the sight of insects, hate dirt... this is definitely not recommended.

Chop chop and we are done and we ended up with lots of strawberries! I ate a lot as I picked them too!! SSshhhhh..... and I left the farm, smell like a walking strawberry.

Change of Plans

2006-04-14T23:51:00.000+09:30

As I walked thru the prime CBD district yesterday, everyone rushed passed me. They gobble their sandwiches, takes big strides, carrying that "I m very busy, now get out of my way" look.

WOOOHHHH! TAKE IT EASY MAN!

But this sent me pondering... ...

Why are all of us operating under a time crunch?

Seriously, is it because being the smartest among all animals that's y we have to face more stress? Wahahahha...

Hmmm... we are stressed at work/ in school by deadlines. We are stressed at home (making ends meet/ pay bills). We are stressed by our family. We are stressed by our goals. Basically, stress has become part of our lives and for some of us, it affected us so badly to the extent that it has transformed us to become someone whom we barely understood (am saying this becos I was onced a huge victim of stress)

Well, the constant pressure from deadlines causes fatigue and frustration. When we can't achieve the results that we want, that make us feel so frustrated and that creates an even LARGER amt of stress!

On the outside we seemed to be constantly on the run but deep inside, we are running on an empty tank, feeling as though we are accomplishing very little... ...as a result, PESSIMISM grows.

OMG. Tell me about pessimism. It wrecks our confidence, self esteem, EQ, IQ, blablabla. The worse thing of all is... ...we become so short tempered especially to our loved ones. AGREE?

But the irony is that the more we do, the further we seem to lag behind.

We spent so much time on working, or doing things, instead of spending enough time on straightening our tots. By time we realized that we are not doing well, we start to wonder if we have been missing out a lot in life.

I am one of those who wish to have 48 hours a day. Don't you agree with me that there are so many of us who simply do not have enough hours in a day to do whatever that we want to?

I like to whip up a table of cuisine, spend time with the ones that I care, take care of my small yet large apartment, play my guitar, have a great workout at Next Gen then sit by the fire there to read a good book, have a cuppa and stare in the air to daydream... etc.

The next question is... ...
Where to find my 48hours???

Well, instead of going on a short getaway, I decided to spend my easter long weekend to chill at home. After I got back from sg, I am constantly on the move, I guessed this is a really good time to catch up with myself!

What about you? Have you been slogging hard recently? Take a break. It's time to recharge your energy!

Eve of Gd Fri

2006-04-13T22:48:00.000+09:30

I think I had done well for the past two weeks... been digging the research files till no day no nite! :P

Being the eve of good friday, I decided to knock off at 3pm! Woohoooo!!! This is a long weekend. Good Friday, the day after good fri and easter mon! Ehhhh... knock off early to do some shopping :P

I am a BAD-BAD girl... I MUST cut down my shopping expenses! - But today, I bought chocos & stuffs for easter.. does that count?

I went to SPOTLIGHT. AGAIN???!!!

Yea.. to get red cloth. RED TO WARD OFF EVIL! WAhahah.. Nah.. I want to try to make myself a red bolero :) As I combed thru the streets... I found another necklace that I would'nt mind to pay for that kinda price. Second to my iron key necklace. I like the blue spag top too! All the new colours to my wardrobe!

Since the sun can't shine for me during Winter... I need bright colours to cheer me up! - dunno wat kinda theory.

Also... Prince Gan buy me dinner at my favourite Vietnamese Restaurant! Now, I am like a happy little girl with new toys to play with and a huge belly to hop around with. *bbbuuurrrpp

Academically Blessed

2006-04-10T20:57:00.000+09:30

Double bliss today!!!

Firstly, I received my confirmation email from the Golden Key Group. Officially, I AM A MEMBER in the GOLDEN KEY GROUP as of TODAY!!! This is just the sweetness.

Having to discover from the mailbox that... I am on DEANS MERIT LIST AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! For the second year!!!! It's the icing on the cake.

I was told that it is easy for first year students to get into Golden Key Group becos first year courses are pretty easy - being the foundation year. But I got my invitation based on my final semester results!!!! U mean.... I belong to crem of the crop? :P

It was shocking, becos I din expect both. Well, having said that makes me sound really dumb becos getting in Golden Key should ve given me the indication tat Merit list would come next.

Seriously, I don't even know i had done well. I am in a race where I compete against myself... so I dunno how others flare and it makes it even harder to gauge, becos here I am struggling to survive when Prince Gan is just a genius... a too difficult study cum project partner. But everyone was so hardworking in the final semester... and like I told u before, I HATE FINANCE Courses! Maths MAKE ME MAD!!!!!! So, I was'nt expecting this.

By the way, I am... FLying over the moon. In fact, all over the moon.

I have one million tots flowing in my mind becos i still cant believe that studies is OVER now, I am 2 mths in my Graduate Prog, still without any idea of how I managed to won myself this programme amidst 300 other applicants.

If you think I must be some geek, YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY WRONG. (Long story abt to begin, this is for YAWEN who is doing her A levels)

Frankly speaking, I was like a piece of shit in pri sch. In fact, I wonder y I get presents when I came in 30th in a class of 36. *blushed* Even my mum says, out of her 3 daughters... I AM THE DUMMY!

I can't even speak proper english in pri 1 and my Form teacher meet my Mum so often becos my studies was horrible. This also gives u an idea tat I am the kind that ve lots of remedial classes aft sch. But I know my art is good, because usually my drawings are displayed along the gallery & i was always invited to join some kids art competition. Dancing is like a piece of cake to me too. Mainly BECOS.. I DON'T EXCEL in studies so I spend my time doing what I think I am good at, which is my ECA. Mummy would usually say "if only u spend more time in ur studies... not dancing..."

Luckily, I got into the Express stream... I guessed that is when I woke up from "my perfect world". I hate geography, but i could score 80marks in history, bullshitting stories in the exam. Dunno how i managed to get to do pure science (what my mum says smart kids do, so she hope her kids could do it.. being the first child, when mum says it's good, it's good, i better do it becos the sisters will follow :))

I almost murdered my A Maths teacher with all my self-invented maths formulas. She said she wished she would'nt have such a student like me - even though she knows i have tried really hard (she's nice, i supposed PMS made her said tat).

N.. Physics tore me. There goes my ambition to be a Physiotherapist. I knew I am bound to score at least a B3 in Art so i gave up my AMAths to concentrate on my Chemistry becos i knew for sure i am going to flunk physics (told u physics tore me).

Heard of the Domino effect?

I absolutely have no idea why my EMATHS came plunging down aft i dropped my A maths. I felt like a TOTAL FAILURE. At that time, my relationship was problematic. the world sch was trying to help me to head to the books and forget abt tat guy. Then, my mum hire this super expensive tutor, I know I've to work EXTRA HARD. He is GREAT... he taught me "STRATEGIES", how to be priortise n it is OK to be untidy... he even inspired me to score for chem and aim to pass physics. The next thing i know.. miraculously i begin to get over the bar for chem (dun ask me abt phy).

SO tat was O levels. results out... n i tot since i can't be a physio, maybe i can be a "building doctor" becos i have this fetish for high rise, modern buildings... investment properties... maybe i can be a property manager.. or something..sorry i was only 16, my brains were still very much like coconuts then.

Poly was absolutely FUN and happening. I joined contests... work lotsa part-time.. did some photo-shoots... results was quite good, i love polylife... i love the girls like Soo Ling, ah ma, michelle, huimin and my all time beloved jeff. BUt in life, surely something is out to get me... MATHS, anything to do with numbers. Once I need to use my calculator... I'll SHIVER. Structures, measurement of building works... sux big time but Weiguo n Trillia help me lots. THANK GOD...bad luck has gone.

so i scrapped thru!!!

Next, i went to work thinking that i am very smart becos all the lecturers thinks highly of me (at that time, my class is very playful, so it only requires minimal effort to be the lecturer's pet) few months into work.. i feel that i was so lowly paid so i want to further my studies. I am certain tt i will die young if, i need to study for 4 years more, so i rejected NTU. Going overseas seems to be an in thing and it seems to be the only option for me... ...

So i came over to aussie with the mindset of getting a new lease of life + my degree + lotsa fun too. Well sch started, fun has gone, and again all the statistical stuffs almost murdered me in an instant. Wondered how many brain cells pronounced dead before I put them to the test.

I am glad that my family has never give up on me. So, i got here today. As you see, life has its way of twists and turns to make u learn. Everyone's learning path is different. I have my ups and downs too.

Morale: To all the young kids out there. If u are a piece of shit now, dun worry...u can choose to acknowledge tat u are a piece of shit, like my sis yawen. Or u can choose to change ur life. If all else fail... u are still a piece of shit. whahahha.. sorry i am only joking.

If u ve tried but failed, dun give up! Becos... it is true that success is all about getting up each time u fall. I ve learnt that IF i had given up on my studies and wait for things to happen, i'll be sweeping orchard road now, let alone to mention abt aussie adventure. k... hold on to it.. never give up! CHew on it! But NEVER sit on the problem. When u work on ur problem... chances are... IT WILL ONLY GET BETTER.

I believe in u. I believe in everyone, that inside us, we have a very special power/ talent from within and it radiates on & off... develop your talent and give it to the world! You are definitely valuable.

BOHO Bar

2006-04-09T19:24:00.000+09:30

So... the weekend is here again!

Of cos I went shopping!!! I bought lotsa stuffs and tat is going to burn my pocket!!! Hmmm... but I guessed I have spent wisely?

I am soooooo in sewing now so I got lotsa dressmaking materials, clothes, patterns = $170. Yea... tat much on cloth and, there is a risk that I may not even get to wear them! If, I unsuccessful. Geeeezzz... fingers crossed! But I have got my NEWSBOY CAP, PURPLE LEGGINGS, a few TOPS! WooohoooO!!!! I am changing my wardrobe. New style for the new season!

Oh well, I finally got to try COCOLAT at Rundle Street! Although their cakes are pretty small... but I guessed, desserts are meant to be small? The left-you-craving-for-more feel. Also, the lingering taste of tiramisu/ chocolate feel. Oh man, I feel like having it again! :)

For the nite, Paige + Stefi + Kenny + miiii met up for drinks at BOHO bar!!! My friend told me "BOHO" in Hokkien means "No good" but the bar is SO GOOD! I like the upper floor of BOHO... they use lotsa small luminants and make it soooo starry.... the bar stool has a lady's leg in heels.... so sexy... even the postcard is cool... but, WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET ME PRESENT YOU, MY FIRST WEARABLE SEWING MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sewed that WOOL WRAP!!!! Looks pretty cool rite? HAhahhaha *wink*

Suddenly I am sewing... suddenly the wind takes me to the stage that I CAN SEW without a master!!! WAhahahha.. oh yes, my tip for you... use KWIK.SEW patterns if you are a beginner like me. I ve tried a few but they don't provide great illustrations and detailed instructions like KWIK.SEW - Quick and EASY!!!! But of cos, I am going to enroll myself to sewing classes because I am too impatient with mugging ard, I guess... learning and applying the correct techniques is very important.

Jodie came too! Havent seen her for quite a while. Actually, I think I haven't see Stefi for quite a while too. If not becos for the fitness club I would'nt have tat much of meet ups with Paige. She is great becos she makes me go YOGA class. HAhahaha... with the cold weather... I'll be skipping lots of gym sessions. But she is just so motivating!

**PAIGE JIA YOU!!! KEEP UP THE SPIRIT!!! **

Thy's 23 Bday

2006-04-04T20:13:00.000+09:30

My office tradition is... ... when it is your bday, you need to bring in a bday cake to celebrate with all ur colleagues. That includes whatever snacks/ goodies/ lollies that comes with it, like hosting a party.

On my first day of my Grad Prog, Thy was very kind to me. She helped me to set up my computer account, password, settle me in, kind of orientate me around (even though is she very busy, I din know! Should ve told me so I won't pester her with my 101 zany questions! Hahahha)

We hit off pretty well and have a few lunches together with Belinda as well. So, on this very special day... Belinda and I feels that we should make it REALLY BIG for her. Give her a one-of-a-kind celebration! Before we leave for the day, we wrapped up all her belongings on her desk, covered her cupboard & drawers with newspapers... ehhh, that includes her Mouse, CPU, Keyboard... etc. You bet we have lotsa fun giggling as we were wrapping...

The next day, we make sure we ambushed ourselves before she came in and
TaDaaaHHHHh....

I brought in the Pink Pather balloon too! I "forced" Prince Gan to do it for Thy :)

Joy was written all over her face. I was watching Thy silently... becos I know she needs sometime for the overwhelming surprise to settle. She did give me the shy little girl's pull on my arm and thank me in a very sweet way. I felt so happy that she likes the surprise and the Pink Pather! WHAhahaha...

I realised that some people would say lotsa things with their mouth. But some would keep quiet and slowly their emotions would evolved thru the expressions on their face. So, when someone don't say "Thank you" or apologise to me... it does'nt really bother me becos I know I am not taken for granted becos of this "connection".

PS: She is quite shy... so I picked photos that did not show her face clearly for this post :)

Food & Wine Festival

2006-04-02T22:41:00.000+09:30

I love Lazy Sundays. Waking up late, laze around at home, work the sewing machine... go for a stroll... anything that is relaxing (when I was in sg, Sunday is my family day. Yawen, Summer & I will make lotsa NOISE!!!). Life is more than study/work/chores! To me, Life is about having fun!

***
I believe that TIME is not measured by the years that you lived.
But the moments that you truly treasure, and the joys that you give.
Wat's your opinion?
***

The weather is turning cold. This means more clothing, less shorts. Tummy growling becos there was this aroma of BBQ diffusing in the air (the event is a 3 mins walk from my place). When I got there.... the queue for Welington Hotel's tent was exceptionally long!!! Alrite, good things are worth the wait. The salt and pepper squid is just.... D.I.V.I.N.E. Mmmmmmm...

When I got my salt and pepper squid + my Kilpatrick oysters, I was as happy as though I stumbled upon $100 on the grass !!! YUMMY!!! When I have food, I am more focused on the food than anything else. The band is cool... they played songs that everyone seem to know. Maybe it is the wine, maybe it is the good vocals, maybe everyone is so at ease that's why there are so many people dancing to the tunes.

When the band sings, "love is in the air"... there were so many sights of people showing affection to their partner, their children, their mates...etc. ME?? I quickly strike a pose with my CIBO hot chocolate too! Men and Hot Chocolate... wat more can I asked for??? *WINK* MMmmmhhhhhhhhh.... HHAhahahahhaa.... Wo3 Xi3 Huan1 = I like!

April 2nd. As you may have already have been informed that today is the end of Daylight savings. Which also marks the end of Summer 2006. For my sg friends... I am 1.5 hours ahead of you now. I am certainly going to miss the SUN!!! Please bask yourself in the sun and show me lotsa pics of the sun!!! Enjoy for my share!!!

-Courtesy of Sherilyn, my timely reminder service for my friends. No sun = face turn green Wahahahhaa!

April Fool

2006-04-02T00:48:00.000+10:30

This Sat is a little different. It's my house's "USE UR HANDS DAY". Apart from the usual routine of grocery shopping at the market, all the rooms have to be cleaned and tidied too! We are responsible for our own room + one common area.

I chose to be the TOILET CLEANER. Ya... go ahead and mock on my sorrow... :( (are u my friend?)

Actually the living and dinning room has already been discounted off my account. Wahahahha... I chose the toilet instead of the kitchen becos... I use the kitchen most often. So... ermmm... I know its condition best. Hehehehehee... Also the kitchen has 2 main requirements.

The OILY stove needs to look as though it is new and the washing basin needs to be polished till it shines!!! *cough... n u must be able to see ur teeth when u flash ur big smile. Wahahhaha...:)

As weekends are not supposed to be wasted. Thus, after a hard day's of chores... I went to Henley Beach!

It was so calm and peaceful. Had a stroll by the beach. The air is so fresh!!! Fresh enuff to clear my conjested tots! But very cold. I have got something for you!!! LOOK BELOW!!!

Birds go dating at the beach too... ...

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!! Am I bored? Yea... maybe. But I like the birdies thou, they make the picture appear so peaceful. MMmmm... wat a nice neighbourhood for those who live there.

I went to this Mexican restuarant on Melbourne Street for Dinner! The decor is VERY MEXICAN of cos. The waiter can give you good recommendations, service is great, food is yummy.... price is alrite and I had my first mmmaaaaggaaarrriiiittttaaaa!!!!! A melon one, becos green is my recent dress colour. It was fruity but a little sourish for me. **Drinks are half price on Tues and Thurs nite!!! No wonder my colleague always visit this place on thurs and opt for time off on fri!!! *Evil laugh... I know who you are... you better try to bribe me.... :)

My tummy was so bloated... I was tired and the drinks came hitting me... so, I missed Jason's Farewell Party! My apologies. Babes, we'll meet up next week k? Must make the coffee date happen too. Yes, Xiaolin I have lots to catch up with you too. :)

Stock Up for autumn

2006-03-31T23:49:00.000+10:30

Finally it's SHOPPING TIME!

Last week I got my hair done. Ermm... I am still trying to nourish my hair with Portion9. Hoping that it'll get well soon, so I can perm it again or... colour it! WoohoooO!

In the meantime, I'll focus on stocking up for AUTUMN/ WINTER! (To divert my agony for my so called "bad hair")

Joan brought me to the SASS & BIDE SALE at Norwood!!!! I got a pair of jeans at a very good price! There were a couple of other stuffs that looks cool but, I just have to refrain myself from spending too much on casual clothes. :(

I love faded washed jeans! Can't wait to wear my new jeans and I'll alter the length tml! Alter it with my very own sewing machine!

We also went back to the city to shop and we discovered LIVE! It was their first day of opening and... the clothes on their rack were selling like hotcakes! I bought a whitish fury cardigian for AUTUMN!!! Just could'nt help it when I lay my hands on it and it was the only XS! Wat a relieve!

Shopping makes us forget the time, forget that we are hungry, forget our worries, forget that we are tired... ... and I know... ... there'll be lots more shopping trips to come for me and Joan! There are so many similarities in us!!!

(Marissa and Xiao Lin, go Check out Live!)

Yum Cha. C Waterfall

2006-03-26T23:44:00.000+10:30

Well... well... finally we managed to make time for a get together! Daniel and Adrian used to stay in the same hostel as me, & we belong to 1 big gang! But as time passes, people come and go... the rest has left after they graduated. I have moved out too.

Thinking abt it... I kinda miss hostel life. The late nite crusing... drinking... clubbing... speeding!!!... crapping... etc. But the bad thing is that you don't get a lot of privacy thou and... u ve to put up with some untidy people who dirties the kitchen/ dun wash up their utensils!

I realised that ...

one needs to be very disciplined to hit back to the books as & when it is required to do so especially, when u stay in a hostel becos fun and academic results are inversely related.

whahahhaha.... think abt it. *wink*

Daniel was the one who introduced Marissa to me. Hmmm... Marissa has grown older... but not wiser WAHhhahaha. Daniel is a lot matured now (he is always matured despite of the dragon ball hair that he used to have hahahhaa) ME? I guessed.... seriously... my transformation is the greatest. In terms of outlook... mindset... ehhhh.... from crappy to crappier? Hahahaha I think I have to ask Marissa. Hmmm... no, I think she'll give me some stupid stuffs cos I said she din grow wiser. Wahahhahaha... Nanny nanny pooo pooo!!

We had our Yum Cha session at Chinatown... we ate so much & we became so bloated. MMmmmm... I love the stomach-going-to-burst feeling. I love Har-Gaws (prawn dumplings) too! Mmmmmm.... one of life's greatest joy is GOOD FOOD and if I have the time, I'll have Yum Cha session every weekend. MMmmmmm.... *shake head, with eyes close, very satisfied look* Soo Ling, Ah ma and especially Michelle would understand... :)

Worried that we'll suffer from indigestion, Daniel suggested to go see the Waterfalls! After all... we should relax on sunday. So, all of us drove up to Cleland Conservation Park - Waterfall Gully!

We attempted to climb to the top, but after 3 minutes... we turned back. OMG! Our tummies are too heavy! Then, we started planning to go hiking someday.. go Great Ocean Road Tour during Easter break bla..bla..bla..

I kept really quiet because, I can't commit now. I really want to swim with the dolpins but, it has been too cold lately. Also, the assignments deadlines are getting warmer... *pull hair* Assignments, stress, deadlines for work tasks doesnt gel very well for me.

Hair Affair

2006-03-25T15:17:00.000+10:30

Alritey! I think I had enuff of rollers and 30 mins of blow drying everyday. Maybe I should accept that fact that I have straight hair and I should learn to love them instead of putting their strength to tough test...

Sorry, I am bullshitting u. Hahahhaha...

O' man.... I am torn between CURLS or, loving my hair the way they are.

Rollers is alrite, but troublesome. Blow drying is easy but... spending 30 mins a day, standing in front of the mirror is starting to w..e...a...r miiiii outttttt. So... I decided. Enuff is enuff!!! Time to head to the professionals at Toni & Guy for help!

BEFORE looks doggy... AFTER looks like a spoit brat (which is very me). *wink*

I enjoy the way my stylist do my hair. He tries to give me something that I like. But as you know, when it comes to hair, there is a difference between

what you like,
what you want and
what you can have

so... he has to modify what I asked for, to suit my hair profile and of cos, to compliment my comical face. As he is a style director, he has this vision of what he wants to do for me. As I am the adventurous kind... of cos I'll leave it to him. But, I want my STUPID FRINGE. That is the only thing that I asked for. Which, as you can see... he did give it to me. HAhhaha

My stylist even took a sample of my hair to do a test on it. So, he'll tell me why my previous 2 perms was unsucessful at my next visit. Awwwhhhh.... I call that professional. Like a hair doctor. Hahahaha

I did a perm when I was back in Sg at Ginrich. But my hair doesn't look curly at all. They merely look like slight bends... so, I went back to Ginrich for a second perm. I know it is damaging but I need the saloon to fix up the mess. After the 2nd perm... my hair is not curly but there are some waves thou.

At that instant, I was dishearted... but I lived with it for 1 month before I went to Summer's stylist for intensive treatment because of the poor condition and that is also why I ditched my blonde highlights and go for a darker shade all over.

Dark hair makes your hair appears healthier than they are. *WINK*

I used to visit a saloon (here in aust) and my stylist is very good at doing highlights and colouring. That is why I made it a MUST VISIT place when Summer came over for my graduation. But, the haircut was just so-so. SSSShhhh. Now, I found the person who could give me a good cut!

Anyway, I always adopt the theory of HAIR WILL GROW BACK. Thou, bad hair can make me sulk for 10 mins. But it doesn't worry me too much. HAhahahaha... so, the next time you see me with some weird hair.. pls do not laugh. I, may not like it myself, but I just love to experiment with my hair. Wahhahahaha... and I am seriously addicted to it. Vain? Yes, vain. But, I am a girl after all!

Looks like ribbons all over! They look sexy! Yes... they look sexy, but not the owner. *LOL*

*~Would love to have something like that everyday!!!~*

My stylist recommended me Sebastian Portion 9 to restore all the damage that I have done to my hair. He did so because I feel that there is a need to do something to my hair before they all turn against me and dry away... looking like a bay of hay. OMG. To me, that is worst than bad hair day!

So, now... I am trying to restore the radiance in my hair while waiting for my next experiment! *Wicked chuckle* :)

Going for K-session now! La... la... la... sing a love song for me!

Love Hate Curls

2006-03-19T20:35:00.000+10:30

I love BIG HAIR, MESSY HAIR, OUT OF BED Hair... because I like to see myself in volumised hair. Don't get me wrong, I don't mean BUSHY Hair. HAhahahha :)

As you know my curls are pathetic... more like slight bends than loose waves... So... ...

I put rollers on my fridge and the middle section on the crown of my head and I bundle the ends up.

Leave it for a nite and....

******************** VIOLA!!!!! ********************

WAHAHhahaa!!!! I love it! I know my sisters will say "Waahhh, wat happened???"

Omg! It looks better than last nite. The worse thing is... this morning I am going to the temple with my friends. The first thing Kenny sees it was.... "WAH! Your hair is so happening!" Luckily the rest din say a thing. *relieve*

Ya... I know. More happening than last nite's... WAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!! (It's ok... I can dress up for buddha becos they bless me!) I knew that I'll overslept because I had such a late nite yesterday... soooo to minimise time for dressing up, I thought the best way is to sleep with rollers. Anyway, I can afford to experiment with my hair on weekends cos weekdays are just too risky... I don't want to scare my colleagues! WAHhahha... ...

But I realised one thing with big hair or curls.... make up is a MUST!!! Otherwise, you'll look haggard. Well, at least a lippy or loose powder. That's wat I do. :)

It was love at first sight... (one of those belt that u belt it under ur bust... the gold buckle and the gold bits makes it look so classy).

MINI Convoy

2006-03-12T23:25:00.000+10:30

This is such a LONG Weekend. I guarantee, I will suffer post holiday depression on Tuesday!!!

Apart from WOMAD, hanging out with Seow Yee and Sarah... I was invited to be part of the MINI convoy to Port Elliot!!! I finally get to taste the reknowed Flying Fish cafe's Fish and chips. Mmmmmm... it was finger licking good!!!

The day begins at 9am with lots of MINI!!!! Including MINI ME!!! Yea... ME!!!

There were roughly 60 MINIs!!! The sporty ones.. the convertibles.. the new.. the old... almost all MINI owners participated! Wat an experience for me! I have a fair share of cruising experiences.... but something like that was just a brand new experience!

When we got to Port Eilliot... we had our Flying Fish's Fish n Chips that comes in a cone... chill at the beach... and....

Yea, you heard me rite. I can't say it's a sand castle building competition becos everyone is building cars or MINI related stuffs.. Looking at the adults playing in the sand was not hilarious, but inspiring. They came up with some really good stuffs.

Ehhh... there was a slight shower earlier and the sand is slightly damp. So, I saluate to those who participated! ME? I told you I was MINI ME. So.... I am happy to be the photographer, slack around and do nothing. HAhahhahaa

The first prize goes to.... the MINI KEY RING!!! Aint it cool? I like it!

Following that... it took us almost 2 hours to get back to the city. Had to rush to WOMAD to watch the Finale where they'll do All-Star jam!

The rain was pouring but no one bothered. Everyone was dancing, ehhh.... I should say moving on their spot (cos it was so cramp) in the rain! The rain is our rythem!!! Let the rain falls and wash away our sweat! Hahahahha

Oh... no one believes that Wicked Aura is from Sg!!! Hahahaha... we are capable of producing just any kind of talent! woooHoooo!!! Wat a day!

W.O.M.A.D 06

2006-03-11T23:41:00.000+10:30

WOMAD 06 was a 3 day event.

Seow Yee and Sarah came over = more outings = more laughter = more fun = more life! Entrance fee for a basic pass per day was around $90+. But Kenny and I got VIP tickets from Seow Yee WOooHooooO!!! We'll be there for 3 days in a row and we got lotsa recommendations on which are the MUST SEE acts!

I got to eat at my favourite Vietnamese restaurant!!! Wahahahaha... and.. while I was having my dinner, Summer called me to give me a huge surprise. She went to Taipei! OMG! My sis went there without me!!! But, she is forgiven becos... i am going to get lotsa goodies from her! Wahahhaha :)

There were so much to watched...... My favourite from the friday's performance (yesterday) was Dream Machine. So dreamy... just exactly what I needed after one day's of work. Best part is that we have 2 very knowlegdgeable "tour guides" to give us lotsa information on the artists.. their acts... the event... etc *2 thumbs UP*

MMMm...wine, music and performance. I am at peace! This long weekend begins with such a beautiful friday nite! Couldn't ask for more... ...

My disaster for the week was... I dropped my camera! It came apart! Thank god that I got it fixed... I am extra careful with it now and, I have made it a point to strap it on my neck! Dianrong was teasing me with lots of negative stuffs like my camera will not be fixed and stuffs... but... WHAHHAHhA DIANRONG! YOU ARE SO WRONG!!

Ok... Kenny finally wants to show his face. He finally got tired of being my photographer! WAhahahha.... LOOK! There were lots of tentages!!! This is beautiful... very dreamy again! Little bit like indi kind... which is what I LIKE!!!

I bought a weird hat made by something like coconut husk, a KIMONO and ate lotsa curries!!!

Once a growing girl, forever a growing girl with a huge appetite. SSShhhh I just went supper with Seow Yee and Kenny. Shhhhhhh.... need to turn in now for a huge day tml!!! Mini Convoy!!!

Marissa Turns 21

2006-03-10T23:07:00.000+10:30

eee - HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY MARISSA - eee

Last sat, Marissa pre-celebrated her 21st. She asked all of us to dress well because we are going to Volka Bar, somewhere that I have never been before. But it was a "bloody" day for me... so I have no mood to dress up. I just wana curl up in bed and rest. After I managed to completely tame my hair for 30 mins, I gave up the dressing up part.

Ms Pearlie dearlie... I miss you doing my hair for me!!! Sobz... ... not only so, I miss ur companion, ur craps, you are the best drinker... ...most spontaneous person for me to play pranks on... great organiser (everyone gives da jie face), eehhh... my woes chute.... hahahha

The ever beautiful Xiaolin. The always up to mischeif birthday girl. Ehhhh.... for me.... I discovered that... I NEED A *FLORAL TIARA* to complete the look!!!

The whole nite was all over the place. I was late, so I can't get into Volka Bar. My apologies babe! Din know they were that famous.... The gang went from Volka Bar to.... Tonic. Walked to Elysium just to cut cake and marched back to Tonic. Everyone was confused because our dearest Birthday Girl is so wasted. We dunno if we should laugh or cry. HAhhahahaha... Before we starting clubbing... I'll rate her as 75% gone. OMG.

I am so glad that Xiaolin is with me for the whole nite!!! Cos... I dunno anyone else other than her! She din even danced! We kept talking. Ermm more like screaming, because the place was bombared with loud music. WAhahahhaha...

Okie dokie... time to rest... :) beauty sleep. sleep to be a beauty. sleeping beauty.

Why Blink it On?

2006-03-06T00:16:00.000+10:30

This is my very first post on blinkiton!!! I know!!! For those of you who follow me closely... why blink it on? Why isnt it a world of my own anymore?

Yes, I am still living is a world of my own... in somewat Dawn would describe as "in her lala world". In a way or so, many would say "ur dreamland" or yawen would say "her shitty world" I am still as dreamy as ever, as crappy as ever... as funny as ever... always up to mischief... miss my sisters as much as ever... But... what made me moved my blog?

Hmm...
1. the past enteries are getting out of hand
2. feel tat it's a little messy (but... i love the addy and i love my blogskin) but i have to say,
3. TIME TO MOVE ON.

Yeah.. a world of my own is for the growing girl in me. Now, i need something more.... something more than a world of my own....

I love bling bling stuffs but i cant have blingiton sounds so much like some jewellery advertisement and i can't have a skin that has lots of diamontes all the time becos i very much want to retain white backgrounds for the identify touch and as u know, diamontes or glittery animations won't work well with white backgrounds. So, "bling" is not the one for me.

I love pink. Again... I absolutely have no idea, how my brain relate... "bling" and "pink" to "Bl-ink". Sounds good to me i tot. N... as I am at the beginning of this new journey (my graduate programe)... Yeah baby! Bring it ON!!! SO...

~~*** BLINK IT ON!!!! ***~~

o' watever tat is the crappy me. Tell me wat u think! A fresh start. A new beginning. A brand new look. A totally new feel.

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Much appreciated! Tata.