K-razy

I can't wait to go home and watch The Foxy Lady!!!

The lead, Chun Jeong-Myung is so cute...

With Be Strong, Geum-Soon! And Smile Again on the my watch list, I’ll be having Korean dramas marathons soon these few weeks...

I can live without chilli!!

Wow, it has been 2 weeks since I last touched those red hot stuff. My beautician told me to keep them away from my plate to “test” if chillies are affecting my bad complexion. Though I’m not very sure if it's helping, it seems like my complexion are “seeing some light at the end of the tunnel” keke. Fingers crossed!!!

School has officially started last week - 3 modules for this term. For the 1st time in my entire life, I enjoyed my lesson, 1 particular module that is – Consumer Behaviour. The lecturer rocks!!! He’s so interesting and despite ending the lessons slightly later after10pm, I don’t have the “stop talking and end the lesson” feeling. Respect. Unfortunately, we do have 1 uninteresting lecturer for organisational development :(

Class of 29 pax and lets hope that they’ll be a fun bunch of people to have fun + mugging our books together ;p

The Phantom is Back!

Despite watching it in London back in 2004, I knew I had to get the tickets when adverts splashed across the newspaper in around Oct last year. Using Mummy’s DBS card, we got the supposedly last show - 15th Apr during the priority booking period. I was so excited with the fact that we got Cat 1, middle seats + “last show” tickets. Who knows.... Due to GOOD response, the show was extended to 20th May!!! Anyway, when we bought the tickets last year, Apr seemed like a long time from then. However, time passed by fairly quickly and soon I found myself reminding my always the busy Sis on our “date”.

As her Bday was the next day, the plan was to treat her something nice. Her choice – Areins @ City Hall. Well...she claims that the food did not taste as nice as before, but luckily the apple pie dessert saved the day.

After dinner, we walked to the Esplanade for the much anticipated sold out show. Anyway I suck in writing, therefore, here’s how I’ll describe the show = good seats (smack in the middle column, row P), grand setting, great voice, live band, the Phanthom = definitely worth $135.00!

What’s missing was the courage to stand up to give them a standing ovation. Blame the barang barang on my hand (shawl & clutch)

How are you?

Have you ever had a time when a friend, ex-classmate, ex- teacher etc comes into you mind suddenly and you wonder how’s he/she doing now? Are they married? How’s their working life? Or simply, if they’re doing fine....

Well, I do have a few in mind and perhaps someday, somewhere, I’ll bump into them in this small city. And when the time comes, I’ll give a sincere smile and acknowledge their presence because they’re those who have crossed my mind.

Pic from Che Che New York

Cupcakes gifts

Ordered 3 boxes cupcakes for a friend who has been real nice to help buy some apparels with huge discount! So far, Sis and I have saved about $250 in all.

However, I was quite disappointed on how small the cupcakes were in real. Anyway, the measurements were stated on the price list, just that I did not really bother about it when ordered. Hope they like these pretty cupcakes!!

Korean Food - craving satisfied

Mummy decided that since I was the one who has craving for (Crystal Jade) Korean food, I should be the one who foot the bill. Okieee…. What more can I say…

We ordered ala carte dishes this time and I think it was too much for us 3 ladies to finish it. Nevertheless I still went ahead to order one bowl of white rice to “go” with the kimchi (to Mummy’s dismay)!! Hahaha

I’ll let the pics to the talking...

. my fav kimchi . seafood pancake . beef .

. bibimbap . saba fish . free side dishes .

Metamorphosis Dinner & Dance - 23 March

It's lucky that I've got a new dress at home, which fits the theme for this year D&D - Metamorphosis.

Mummy did some stitching to the front which made feel more comfortable wearing it coz without it, it was way too revealing even with the help of Hollywood secret’s tape.

We were given time off at 3.30pm to prepare for the dinner. Though there were many discussions on whether I should head to the professionals to do my hair and makeup, I ended up doing it on my own (with Mummy's turquoise/gold clip & Sis's loose powder + eyeshadow).

Journey there was silly - I ended walking from Lucky Plaza to Meritus Mandarin. Upon reaching, the photographer got me, Ghaya and her cousin to take a group photo (with my shawl on)... I thought to myself "aiyah wasted lah... my dress so nice, covered by the shawl leh". Haha, after which we went to to have our Metamorphoto taken (smth like a professional photo-shoot with backdrop) and a butterfly crystal tattoo! While mingling around, the photographer came and requested to take a solo picture of me as he thinks the dress fits the theme and it’s colorful *blush*

The food served was not very nice and even though the special guest was really PCK, it's not that entertaining as they incorporate the "story" of us being bought over by the new company in their skit. Oh and there's this best dressed award - there were 3 couples who wore really costume (think Victorian dress, green costume which looks like a broccoli and a butterfly like dress) and 4 other individuals who participated... But I was not called up leh.... Haha, not that I'm thicked skin but I think my dress is really nicer + fits the theme more :p (even my colleagues said so).



Won a $100 Tangs voucher which was considered really lucky as there were about 500 plus people around that night ; ) One regret for the night was that I did not stay on for photo taking with the man - Pua Chu Kang aka Gurmit Singh : (

Last Minute lah!!!

Accounting paper is tomorrow and I’ve not even started on the revision...Have decided to forgo the question on P&L and Balance Sheet. Will choose 4 other questions...

Red Bull and Chicken essence = burn midnight oil!

Wish me luck!!!!!

Waiting for "Freedom"

I can't wait for April to come coz that will be my study break month before I go full force starting May for my official BCom studies!

But before that, I'll need to conquer my F&B operations and Biz Accounting, which will be held next Thur and Sat. Speaking of which, I've not started revising for it though plans have been made to go to the library on Sat to do research for the F&B operations. Will my balance sheet balance? I'm keeping my fingers cross…

Oh yah... and good news!!! My most feared subject - Biz Statistics = A+, Marketing Management = B ; )

For today's D&D, I've been refraining from a lot of food, which is a real torture since this is the time of the month that my cravings are like crazy. I can’t wait to get my hands on nasi briyani, muruku, Superdog, ramen and korean food!!!!!

Care

Daddy went for another operation yesterday @ SGH. Plans to visit him was cancelled again as he told Mummy that Sis and I need not go since he's fine already.

Anyway, he was out from the intensive ward today and transferred to a private ward. Perhaps, it's PMS @ work, which led me to being emotional, I dropped him an SMS asking if he's fine. He replied he's fine and that Mummy is with him. Replied him with "Okie, see you at home tmr"

I hope his wound is not hurting anymore and that he's really feeling fine : )

Too Bored In Office

For the month of March and Apr

March
April (study break = rest)

Pics from AnneGenddes

Crude - I'm not...

Okie, I think the following conversation is quite crude but funny in a way too:
I was drinking strawberry yogurt when 1 Ops Manager saw it. He's one who's always crapping with us and we'll always buy tea break for him.

he: what're you drinking?
me: there's none for you...
he; where did you get that from?
janice: from the toilet
he: oh, then it must be yellow color
me: no.... it's pink
he: ......too stunned for words
janice: laughing away

It was a few seconds later then I realized what's wrong (drink from toilet, and pink in color = something quite gross)

me: shit!!! I don’t mean that...

Told him that I'm too embarrassed to face him and that I don’t mean it that way.

he: I’ve never linked it to anything. It's you gals who have the crooked mind.

. the PINK drink .

I know our conversation is sooo crappy and has no added value... :p

Lunar New Year 07 (zhu ni xing nian kuai le)

Nothing much to write about this CNY despite having 1 week of "holiday" as I had to revise for my bridging exam. The difference between this year's CNY was that we did not have steamboat for both reunion and the 2nd day as Mum thinks its too tiring to do so. Therefore, we broke the tradition this year :(

Anyway, we catered in food on the 2nd day, which was pretty good. And it's true what when you get older, CNY is more like giving oneself a break and gorge in those CNY lunches, dinner, lo hei and lots of snacks ; )

Don't Play Play ah...

Got back my bridging results:
Biz Law - C
Tourism Sys - B

Heard that someone got A+ for Biz law and maybe Tourism sys too!! Best!
Hopefully this pressure from the classmates will spur me to do better during the next 1.5 years.

Anyway Biz Statistics on last Friday was manageable, marketing management on Sun was okie, hopefully can get a B as the tips the lecturer gave was not very accurate ( - . - )

Its time for D&D!

Dinner & Dance is in March. Theme is Metamorphosis.
I do have a dress, which fits the theme but its super low cut. Anyway, will make a decision when the time is nearing.

Teasers (yellow boots and mole) on the special guest appearance makes it seems like it'll be


If it is, I bet it'll be damn entertaining.

Scarley, its his contractor (the round round guy)... :p

Ooo the round round guy is in our office now and he just spoke to me: Mamm, do you have scotch tape?? hahaha anyway, I'm just crapping...

How Suay...

Forgetting that I've already had a new bottle of Marmite back home. I bought another bottle of it last Thursday.

Though I managed to exchange it for the Jap salad sauce @ NTUC (even got the $0.10 difference), the bottle slipped out of the plastic bag and broke into pieces when I stepped out of NTUC.

So there goes my Marmite…if only I did not bring it for an exchange;
My salad sauce…if only I had held onto the bag properly;
My $3.70…if only I had checked 1st before buying the 2nd bottle of Marmite.

The buttterflies are out...

It’s 5 hours before my Business Statistics test and the butterflies are out in my stomach.

. Pic from Rockinggrannyfineart .

However, it does not feel as nice as how the picture looks : /

BKK Trip (21st-22nd Dec 06)

Ok, super duper late post....

The long awaited trip to BKK began on 21st Dec. Departing with Tiger Airways @ the Budget Terminal was an experience. You'll only see 1 restaurant - HANS at the terminal. However, after going through the departure gates, you'll find Polar, Genki Sushi, O'Briens, Killiney. As Tiger Airways do not allocate seats before hand, it's a 1st come 1st serve basis. Typical Singaporeans rushed in when the boarding gates open. We kept it cool and boarded the plane last, as we did not want stand in the queue for like 15 mins?

. boarding the plane in the traditional way .

1st day
- Check in
- Proceeded to Erawan Shrine (can't pray that day)
- Walked over to Central World
- Bought Naraya products & Mister Donut
- Went to Food Hall aka supermarket to rest and eat
- Bought 3 bottles of mini body spritz
- Went back to "hotel"
- Met up with Mummy's friend for seafood dinner. The journey took 1 hour plus *faintz* but the many dishes made up to the long journey.

2nd day
- Platinum Mall with Loiusa and others
- Shopped till I dropped (6 hrs)
- Getting a cab to drive us back was crazy as no taxi wants to take us due to our hotel location and some do not want to go by meter.
- Head back for dinner

As the Malaysians were also there this time round, it was like a family gathering (though we're not related to them). Dinner was 2 big round table filled with home cooked food everyday (tom yum goong, chicken, fish, vege, pork, salad, wine, fruits etc). With the good weather and good company, it was a heartwarming dinner in the open space. Plus, food was never ending there.

. bread sold along the streets (simple yet nice) . small you tiao .
. salad sauce . pad thai .

3rd day
- More shopping at MBK, Bonaza Mall
- Bought so much loots to satisfy my cravings of spending $$
- Went back for dinner again
- Went for a "tour" around BKK. The driver drove us around to have a look of the X'mas lighting of those shopping malls.
- Stopped at the Palace (where the very much respected King lives). With all the lights, the palace is practically "glowing" - Nice!!

. palace .

4th day
- Breakfast at Siam Paragon
- Love the Food Hall (imagine choc fondues, mini sashimi bar, salad bar + so much more in the Supermarket)

. choc fondue in the supermarket .

. nice boxes . foodcourt .

- Lunch was @ Fuji which serves Japanese food at quite low prices.
- Prayed @ Erawan Shrine
- Back for dinner

Siam Paragon - high end boutiques, restaurants with nice interior decoration, good-looking people). In short - a place for the atas

5th day
- Breakfast followed by packing up
- Met up with a chief monk and received blessing from him. However, I missed the chance of getting advises from him as he went for a short nap before I had the chance to speak to him. Next time, perhaps.
- Off the airport
- 9pm Home Sweet Home

p/s: More pics to be uploaded when I can access the external hard drive

It's Twins!

Mummy squealed with surprise when she crack 1 egg and discovered 2 yolks in it.

So there you've any it - double yolk for brekkie.

The Cannery

Visited The Cannery yesterday with Lx and her colleagues yesterday. Since it was V-day, it would be quite boring to go home after work, therefore to her surprise and delight, I gave her a 90% confirmation on going.

Dinner was a simple fare of fish and chips @ Fisherman's Wharf. Well, for the price ($6.50), there's not much to rant or rave about. Anyway, there was practically no crowd at The Cannery. After walking 1 round to check out the cool clubs there, we decided to have a drink at the Fashion Bar. Due to miscommunication, we did not get the 1-1 drink promo and so we paid $15 for a drink.

Next stop for our "sight seeing tour" was Mos, followed by Club Momo. Oh yah, we even popped by BarFly by telling them that we'll like to have a look. The PR officer was very friendly and even reminded us there'll be free Vodka for groups of 4 ladies. The place was so atas but we did not stay there for the free drinks.

Though, it took me quite some time to realize the change there, I'm super surprised by the major change @ Clark Quay and finally understand why SG would soon become a Tourism Hub!!!!

I suck at Math

Can I just rant again on how BAD I'm with Math!!!

I seriously have problems 'understanding' number. I listened and tried to absorb whatever the lecturer was saying, however upon trying out the questions, I just cannot relate to it…

*stress*

Ewww...

3rd bridging module is Business Statistics = MATHS!!!

Whoa hahaha...

"Your favorite subject" Sis said.

All I can wish for myself now is - Good Luck!

Turning Back

A decision to head back to my beautician was made on last Monday night.
I wont deny the fact the clinic had indeed helped to clear most of my oil clogs and now I've to concentrate on removing my marks (or so they say)

However, an average of $400 a month is simply was out of my budget and having spent about $2k - $2.5k over just 3 months, I decided that something else should be able to help. Unfortunately, my beautician made me realized that my forehead and chin are still clogged (so its not only just the marks that need help). So, I've decided to use back her product to help remove my marks and perhaps get another product to help minimize the clogging.


Whether a product contains chemicals is not really a factor now (think it nv really was). Seriously, majorities of the products in the market have always contained chemical. And when $$ is an issue, is it really a concern for me if the products works though it does contain chemical?? My answer would be No. Like organic food, botanical products etc, they're more for the rich or for one who is willing to part with the sum of $$.

Anyway, I'm sorry to say that my faith and patience did not last long and again all I can hope is for the best.

Exams!

Took half-day leave yesterday to prepare for the Biz Law bridging exam. Being bridging modules, there'll be no grades to it but I was quite unprepared therefore, went ahead with the leave and revised in the campus library for about 5 hrs.

I was flipping though the study guide, law books (from library) and was practically reading it only. Anyway, the 3 hours paper was quite stressful as the there was so many things write even for a 2 mark question and I had to make sure that my handwriting was legible :p

Tomorrow, there's still another paper that I’ve read and memorize it several times so it would not be as stressful. Can’t wait for Sunday to come whereby I’m planning for a nice breakfast, drama marathon, shopping, and dim sum and viewing the paintings @ Paragon by Vietnam's artist.

Tit for Tat

Someone whom I thought I've always worked along fairly well with, burnt the bridge this morning.

"Don't say till it's my bloody job..... you're the scheduler..... etc"

Fine! Tit for Tat - this post is to log this down as a reminder.

//edited

This is kindda freaky. The Yahoo! Astrology (which is in my favorite folders) website opened unknowingly. Surprised by it, I went ahead to check out my daily overview for today:

Quickie:
If someone is getting on your last nerve, today is the day to stop the madness.

Overview:
Fighting the natural course of events will just leave you exhausted. Save your energy for a better cause. In the meantime, choose to be amused by the situation. Cultivating a sense of detachment helps too.

Now, this is the reason why Yahoo! Astrology is in my favorite folder. Cos sometimes, it's just so true!

Baker; I'm Not

Finally went to Ghaya's new house last Friday and brought along my gingerbread dough to bake! Dinner was Pizza Hut delivery and we each had 3 large slices of pizza and 2 chicken wings (yummy). After the filling my stomach, I wasted no time to start baking. In the beginning, Ghaya was the one kneading the ready to bake dough while I watched by the side. However, soon after, I had to take over as she's was caught on the line.

Now, I can truly say that I'm so not cut to bake. It was difficult to roll the dough to the same thickness/thinness and it was stuffy standing next to the oven.

The 1st batch - 1 tray was slightly burnt at the bottom, while the other tray was nice on top but unbaked at the bottom.

2nd batch - burnt!

3rd batch - totally burnt, with smoke coming out from the oven!

That was it! We decided not to bake the last batch and threw away those baked ones too. Don’t think I'll ever wanna try baking again in the near future (-.-")

Most Popular Staff FY 06

That would be yours truly *shy*

Seriously, I didn’t expect to win it (though I thought I would last year, hahaha). Anyway I was standing in the front taking pictures of the past 4 years winners; waiting for this year's winner to be called.

"And this year’s winner is… Geraldine" announced the VP.

Whoa hahaha….. Quickly passed the camera to Ghaya and went forward to receive the plaque (which looks the nicest among all) and $50 Cold Storage vouchers.


Most popular staff of the year = joke of the day??? Mummy even asked if I bribed my colleagues (-.-") Ironically, when I sent a SMS to Sis, I typed worse instead of most. What was I thinking??!! keke

Back to School

School started last Friday with Business Law, which was completed within 20 contact hours. Having attended a full class on Sunday, followed by 4 hours of lecture on Monday and Tuesday, I was practically a walking zombie while walking back home yesterday (pun intended). However, despite the tiredness, I truly feel that time is spent more wisely now as compare to previously whereby after work, I’ll be back home having dinner followed by drama marathon then sweet dreams, Saturdays would be spent slacking at home etc.

Being it a crash course, there's not a single minute for me to stone or stare in blank space, as we'll have to scribble down notes all the way. As for classmates, can’t really comment on them, as now it’s only the bridging modules and there won't be many interactions with the rest.

$20k (no small sum) + that sentence = work hard!!!

Some random thoughts...

Now, when I face a problem in work, I wonder if it's because of my incompetence or that certain things are simply not within my control?

Why do I feel so "empty" after reading Tuesdays with Morrie?

I know questions are asked out of concern. But having answering the same questions for about 10 times, my replies get shorter as I am "tired".

It's funny that all of a sudden, people seem to be concerned about my love life.

"Missing in Action"

Home PC is down, thus the lack of updates. Anyway the drama serials on SCV are keeping me "busy" too (drama marathons from 7pm - 10pm) @.@

School's starting this Friday, 3 weekends would be burnt attending full day lessons *stress*

Quick note on what to update when my PC is up:
BKK Trip
Countdown to 2007
It's a New Year

Till then.....

How much to give?

Its was the 2nd time I saw the old lady selling misc. stuffs at the underpass towards Shaw Orchard when I decided to do a good deed since Xmas was nearing and pay day was 2 days after. Never did I expect to experience this shocking incident:

I took out a $1 coin ASSUMING a packet of tissue wouldn't cost me more than that. After putting the coin on her palm, I took the pack of tissue while she asked what I want to buy. Upon seeing the coin and the tissue, she said " $2".

"Huh?" I said
"Economy no good" was the reply I got.

Knowing that I had a $2 note in my wallet, I took it out, pass it to her and also took back my coin. All these while, I was in "shock" and only recovered 2 min later which led me thinking; $2 for a packet of tissue??!!!! It's certainly not that I'm unwilling to part with the money, but she gave me the feeling that she was taking people's small generosity for granted.


Doesn’t she know that the "market rate" with street peddlers is $1 - $2 for 3 packets of tissue? At times, I'll buy and take only one packet of tissue because I don’t really need the tissue paper but I sincerely want to help. And since they’re not beggars, I think it'll be offensive to pass them only the money and not buying.

Wouldn’t it be sad if one day, the society has to think "how much is then enough" before doing a good deed?

p/s: Ironically, I spent the $2 @ Watson's buying 32 packets of tissue that day.

Uh oh...... FAT

Despite knowing very well that I should avoid sweet and fried stuffs due to my complexion and for healthy living, I've been gorging on these 2 category of food the past few days - cookies, pasta (carbo), fried chicken etc...

I should be more DISCIPLINE!!!!

Blames the pms cravings... keke

Walk your (my) own path

Having put off my studies for almost 2 years, a decision has to be made soon.

But I’m so afraid that I’ll make a wrong choice.

Since I do not want to go into a business course, I hope that hospitality & tourism + marketing is a route that I can walk into in the long term.

Got to push off those negative comments that I’ve read about earning a degree in only 1.5 years etc...

May the force be with me.

Mee crazy

Yup yup. I realized that I’ve been having noodles almost everyday last week.

I’m having cravings for pasta at the moment but it’s neither tomato nor cream base kind. Simply love my Sis’s mentaiko pasta to bits!!!! I can have 2 servings for dinner and will still crave for it the next day. Sis and Mummy were shocked to know that I enjoy it so much as I’ve always liked tomato based spaghetti. Haha, but now, nothing beats to looking forward to the end of the day and rushing back home where Sis will "whip" out this fuss-free meal.

As it is quite expensive and difficult to get mentaiko (usually from Istean), the next option for pasta would be canned tuna + spag. So far, I’ve only tried the tuna with olive oil + spag. It tastes all right but I prefer the chilled version.

Oooooo just saw this on the Ayam’s webby:

Unveiling a brand new introduction from Ayam Brand –the Tomato Sauce range.
Available within the range are 3 variants, tempting you with each distinctive taste of its own:Cheese with Tuna, Spicy, Tomato Garlic
This versatile sauce can be used on it’s own on pasta, noodles and rice, or can be added to your cooked dishes as sauce base. Just use your imagination with this sauce and you whip up dishes you may never think you could in just a few minutes

Haha, can't wait to go grocery shopping!!!!

Fond Memories of the 80s

1. You grew up watching He-man, MASK, Transformers, Silver Hawk and Mickey Mouse. Not to forget Ninja Turtles, My Little Pony and Smurfs too..
> Land before time, robocop, captain planet ( i was water gal... hahhaahha)

2. You grew up brushing your teeth with a mug in Primary school during recess time. You will squat by a drain with all your classmates beside you and brush your teeth with a coloured mug. The teachers said you must brush each side 10 times too.
> nope. but during K2 in Peichun, we'll have afternoon naps on individuals "towels" laid on the floor. Will bring it back home every Friday to wash.

3. You know what SBC stands for.
> haha, of coz. still rem the logo

4. You pay 40 cents for Chocolate or Strawberry MILK every week in class.
> chocolate was my choice

5. Kopi-O is not just a kind of beverage to you but also a popular television serial.
> yup yup. "kopi-0, ooo nong nong de kopi-o"

6. Pagers are the in thing and numeric numbers are encoded with sweet lovey dovey messeges.
> during the Sec yrs

7. SBS buses used to be non-airconditioned. The bus seats are made of wood and the cushion is red. The big red bell gives a loud BEEP! when pressed.. There are colourful tickets forTIBS buses. The conductor will check for tickets by using a machine which punches a hole in the ticket.
> took those 25 cents non air-con feeder bus to Uncle's house every weekday

8. Envelopes given to us to donate to Sharity Elephant every Children's Day.
> think it was always $2 for me

9. You've probably read Young Generation magazine. You know who's Vinny the little vampire and Acai the constable.
> have a slight recollection on "who's Vinny the little vampire"

10. You were there when they first introduced MRT here. You went for the first ride with your parents and you would kneel on the seat to see the scenery.
> dont think so.

11. Movie tickets used to cost only $3.50.
> tickets were $5.50 during my Sec yrs

12. Gals are fascinated by Strawberry Short Cake and Barbie Dolls.
> not forgetting Twinkle little stars and Hello Kitty (who used to be only in red during those times)

13. You learn to laugh like The Count in Sesame Street .
> nope. Though we had a collection of Sesame St big A4 sized hard covered books

14. You longed to buy tibits called Kaka (20 cents per pack) and Ding Dang (50 cents per box), that had a toy in it and it changes every week. Not forgetting the 15 cents animal crackers and the ring pop, where the lollipop is the diamond on the ring.
> yup yup

15. KFC used to be a high class restaurant that serve food in plates with bottled ketchup and chilli sauce and also their metal forks and knives.
> even had a pic of me taken while biting into the big drumstick

16. Your English workbooks was made of some damn poor quality paper that was smooth and yellow.
> i think that was my sis's generation. some character's name, wonka or smth like that :p

17. CDIS were your bestfriend.
> eh... what's that?

18. The only computer lessons in school involved funny pixellised characters in 16 colours walking about trying to teach you maths.
> nope, not maths leh

19. Waterbottles were slinged around your neck and a must everywhere you go.
> yup yup. hello kitty, keropi & once, coke bottles was even In too.

20. Boys loved to play soccer with small plastic balls in the basketball court.
> dunno

21. Teng-teng, five stones, chapteh, hentam bola and zero point were all the rage with the girls and boys too...
> five stones, hopscotch

22. Science experiments includes incubating an egg and watching it hatch into a chick before a fully grown chicken.
> dont rem

23. Kids would be donning black, huge and nerdy looking plastic glasses to school.
> haha that would be the Principle instead of kids

24. Drinks cost 10 cents and food was only 50 cents in the school tuckshop.
> yup yup. still rem the 20 cents sausages, chicken wings, boiled crab meats... slurp

25. The bookshop does not only sell books but colourful pencils and pens, badminton rackets, balls, marbles, erasers with country flags on them etc.
> yup yup

26. Science was fun with the balsam and the angsana being the most important plants of our lives, guppies and swordtail being the most important fish.
> yesh!

27. Who can forget Ahmad, Bala, Sumei, XiaoMing and John, eternalized in our minds from the textbooks.
> ooo yes.... bala and ahmad as on point no. 16... haha not wonka

28. We carry out experiments of our own to get ourself badges for being a Young Zoologist/Botanist etc.
> yup, but never did I onced finished the booklet

29. Every Children's day and National day you either get pins or pens with 'Happy Children's Day 1993' or dumb files with 'Happy National Day 1994'.
> files, clip boards...

30. In Primary six you had to play buddy for the younger kids like big sister and brother.
> yup yup

31. We wear BM2000, BATA, or Pallas shoes.
> yup. dont like it when my shoes begins to give way... meaning I had to tell Mum to get a new pair :( Shoes were considered ex during those days Ok!

32. Your form teacher taught you Maths, Science and English.
> think so

33. The worksheets were made of brown rough paper of poor quality.
> in lower pri. upper pri, was changed to white sheets of paper ; )

34. You went to school in slippers and a raincoat when it rained, and you find a dry spot in the school to sit down, dry your feet, and wear your dry and warm socks and shoes.
> nope, not me

35. School dismissal time was normally around 1 pm.
> yup yup. took sch bus home with the bus auntie passing us our packed lunched (Mummy passed to her)

36. There would be spelling tests and mental sums to do almost everyday.
> haha dont rem. perhaps coz I didnt really care :p

37. Your friends considered you lucky and rich if your parents gave you $2 or more for pocket money everyday.
> I was the one who considered others lucky

38. You see Wee Kim Wee's face in the school hall and principle's room.
> eh... think so

39. You freak out when the teacher tells you to line up according to height and hold hands with the corresponding boy or girl.
> nope nope. didnt freaked out

40. Boys like to catch those gross fighting spiders.
> think so.. who cares abt them... THEN.. hahaha

41. Collecting and battling erasers was a pastime for boys.
> yup yup

42. Autograph books were loaded with "Best Wishes", "Forget Me Not", and small poems like "Bird fly high, hard catch.Friend like you, hard to forget".
> yesh yesh! and if u're not asked to write on someone's book, u might wonder y...

43. Class monitors and prefects loved to say "You talk somemore, I write your name ah!"
> yup, those teacher's pets! hmph..

44. There were at least 40 people in one class.
> yup yup

45. Large, colourful schoolbags were carried.
> yup yup

46. The worse you would do to a friend was get another friend to stop befriending him/her. "Don't friend him/her."
> childish... but yes....

47. Bookworm story books (added on my own)
> who'll forget - porky, mimi, smarty ect. they gave talks in schs, asking students to buy the sets and sets of book. which we did too.

There you have it...... how nostalgic ; )

The rubber band snapped; the gates to the water dam broke.

Not once but twice last Friday (1 day before my B’day). I’m not sure what happened, but I guessed the minor blunder which I made in work + external auditors in our office + terrible breakout + PMS just took it away. I was already feeling real down the whole of last week and decided to take half day leave and head back home. After writing a short note to Ghaya telling her that, she asked if I was crying. I shook my heads and "laughed" it off, muttering a “no” while heading to the toilet.

Alone in the toilet cubicle, tears flowed uncontrollably for around 5 mins. After seated back on my desk for less than 5 mins, I felt suffocated when the management people were around my desk talking about work. When Ghaya called and asked what happened, I found myself crying again. This time, I was sobbing away in the cubicle instead of tearing. (think I scared the hell out of her). Surprisingly, I felt much better after the shocking breakdown, and with urgent work stuffs to be settled that day, I canceled my leave during lunch hour (which led to the insensitive VP saying that I’m fickle minded).

I can say that last week was the worst days I’ve felt during all of my PMSs. But I’m thankful for the concern my friends gave + family members who endured my (yet another round of) bad temper.

No longer dreaming, but it still hurts to hear

He is moving place,
He might be staying on after his IA,
He asked her out for tennis,
He asked her about her studies.
etc ...

all from her.

Getting along pretty well, I’ll say…

It's My Birthday!

It was a day-out for food and more food.

Lunch was @ Lei Garden with family. Sad to say, most of the dishes (from the set) were the same as what we had the last time. Though that I could try their other unique dishes. Nether less, it was a sumptuous lunch and quality time spent with the family.

After lunch, Lx met up with me 1st as she wanted to do some shopping. As I’ve got to refrain myself from spending more $$, I didn’t really window shopped for fear that something might caught my eye. Keke.

Less then 4 hours after having my lunch, I was eating again. Our dinner was settled at a HK café (Tong Luo Wan) in Liang Seah St. It was super early after eating, so we were racking our heads on where we should head next – miss clarity/bens & jerrys/ktv???

. lemon drink + milk tea . wedges . stewed beef noodle .
. baked rice (fish) . hk instant noodle . ben & jerry’s .
. cheesecake . toothpicks . teapot .

A decision was finally made and we went to KBox @ Suntec. Half way through, Lx (with the excuse of gg to the toilet) came back with a slice of cheesecake from Coffee Bean. Oh!!!!!! I really didn’t expect that and was super surprised.

Since we still had 2 more hours to go, Hr and I went down to Bens & Jerry’s to get a pint of ice cream. Seriously, I was eating wayyy too much that day… To end the day, they selected 2 Bday song (Cantonese & Chinese) to be played while I blew the candle : ) haha. Thank gals!

Patience is the "next" best cure

Visited the skin clinic on Monday after work despite having my usual facial on the prev Saturday.

I was so sad when the pimples popped up after the facial. It was then, when I finally faced the fact that something else has to been done. I was tossing and turning on Sunday night as I cant wait for Monday evening to arrive so that I can seek other’s help.

Did a 15mins consultation (which I don’t think was necessary) and was surprised that they were able to accommodate me in to do a treatment that evening. So, dinner plans with my parents were cancelled despite Mummy was already with me in Orchard. Had to get them to buy back home for me.

The treatments lasted 2.5 hours plus I was cold and hungry in the room. But I’m willing to sacrifice many things to have a smooth complexion back. The treatment is so different from my usual facial as they don’t do extraction plus I think they let their botanical products do the work

Today, 4 days after the treatment, My cheeks still has pimples popping out and it’s itchy and painful at times. But my cheekbone area seems to be smoother (not that it was bad prev).

This is seriously a difficult time for me and I have to constantly remind myself that since this has already happened, all I can do is to be patient and have a positive mindset. It’s not the end of the world and I shall not let words put me down.

It’s hard but I’ll try.

I'm Hating It

- PMS
- Bad complexion
- MSNs

How can I change my world?

I'll try to be nicer :p

Daily Overview for November 02, 2006 - Scorpio
You know you need to change. You want to change. Astrological energies urge you to change. But part of you is scared about what that means. It's normal. Acknowledge that you're afraid. Then do what needs to be done.

Haha... Pretty true manz...

Food and Company

After a half day work in the office, I met up with Lx for gossip/eating session. 1st stop was to Tanjong Pagar to buy Chocz & Spize muffins. She has wanted to buy it for the longest time so we'll fulfill her craving 1st. haha. She bought a total of 6 muffins for her family while I bought 3 for Mummy. After which, we mazed our way through to Maxell Market to fulfill my craving - Tian Tian Chicken Rice.

Sis and I have read many raves about this chicken rice and have been talking to try this out someday. Haha but I went without her first and even sent her an MMS of the above pic :p

So, after queuing for about 10 mins, I was ready to try out the “requested no breast meat” chicken rice. The rice was grainy and the chicken was smooth. (as this is not really a food blog, I wont be going into details how nice it is). Lx queued 15 mins for the famous fish slice porridge and she bought plate of raw fish slices to share. For a price of $2 only, it was pretty delicious.

. queue . chicken rice . sliced fish porridge .
. raw sliced fish . mango + prawn salad . chicken + sambal steak combo .
. steak + prawns combo . seafood spaghetti . american cheesecake

Dinner was at Jacks Place with Hr popping down to meet us. The only thing that I liked there was the American cheesecake. Won’t wanna go into the uncooked chicken and tasteless steak I had.

Nevertheless, the company was good - I rant/raved about the latest “happening” in my life, bad attempt to shoot “paparazzi” shots and a very hard time convince Lx to get a pic of her taken (which we failed).

Ouch! It's Time...

It hurts,
But I still got to smile.

It hurts,
And I'm no longer going to dream.

Period.

1st time into the Esplanade Theatre

Late post again ...

On the 27th Sept, Lx and I went to watch musical - The Forbidden City, Portrait of an Empress. We met up at City Hall and had Din Tai Fung @ the Market Place

. crunchy mini cucumber in spicy sauce . xiao cai . xiao long paus .
fried rice . pork chop . soup noodles .

It's surprising that the xiao long paus and xia cai does not taste as good as those at Bishan. The noodles were ok..but definitely not my choice whenever I visit Din Tai Fung. The pork chop was pretty good. As usual, the fried rice was "thumbs up". keke Oh, and we also tried the new item on the menu - crunchy mini cucumber in spicy sauce. Too bad, not all branches have that on the menu, because the sour-ish and spicy taste is really appetizing.

Mental block so here's it in point form again for the musical:
- nice songs
- amazing voices
- touching show
- setting was fine
- wanted to get the OST, but decided to save $

Perhaps it's time...

When reality beings to set in, I should no longer dream.

How comments have affected me :(

Suddenly, I'm getting worried and sad over my complexion again.

Small oil bumps have surfaced recently. And I'm seriously worried that it might aggravate to pimples again.

I hope that by maintaining positive thoughts and believing in my beautician will help me pass this dark period soon ;)

What does it mean when…

I've got to think for almost 5 mins before knowing how to continue the MSN conversations?

Que Será, Será

Yesterday evening, I was told of something, which led me thinking. But seriously, I’ve no idea on how I should react or do. I should just let nature take its courses.

"Show interest, not desperation" – how true

Forbidden City

Yeah!! I’m going to watch Forbidden City on the 27th Sept. Actually, it was quite an impromptu thing as the tickets were selling since July but I did not really thought about watching it until my colleagues started talking about it yesterday.

So, I checked out the prices/dates/reviews after lunch and asked Lx if she’s interested. Haha luckily she’s "onz" about it and I immediately booked the tickets this morning

Haha, now what should I wear to the musical since I’ll going after work?? Oh… and it’s the 1st time we’re going to the Esplanade Theatre…:p

Kelong Collage

click on pic for bigger view

Ok... This is really late. I was taking my own sweet time to choose my fave pics (mostly taken by Victor). Hope this collage sums up our stay there :p

KNS....

Shit happens.

Usually @ work.

Our moral is getting low.

Sometimes, I hear and see things, which are so fake and irritating, I feel like vomiting.

Sometimes, I feel like giving them a big tight slap and ask them to Just Shut Up!

I think...

it might be my biological clock that was smiling,

not my heart.

What have I gotten myself into?

I wanted to take it one step at a time,

But my dear colleague decided to lend me a "helping hand".

Was it a joke carried out too far?

Or am I smiling in my heart?

Random.... again

Uh oh… it’s been such a long time since I last blogged. I can’t think of anything eventful to write here thus the lack of posts.

Some random updates:

- Went for the Singapore Fireworks Festival on the 5th with Janice and 12th with Lx and Hr. The display by team France was awesome. We even had a "commentator" behind us which was definitley not necessary. It was a great catching up session with the gals (gossips and more gossips)

- Thailand trip from 21st – 25th Sept with Daddy and Mummy. Yeah! It’s been such a long time since I went there for a holiday. Previous 2 trips were for work purpose therefore, I’ll shop and eat all I want there in this coming trip. Seems like my parents are accompanying me on this trip as Mummy says she has nothing much to buy there. Will be reading up reviews in forums and am planning to visit some shopping areas that we’ve never been before.

- Sheares Bridge Run on Sunday… got to wake up early *sianz*. The only thing that I'm looking forward to is where we’ll be heading to for breakfast after the run.. hahaha

Boring post, isn’t it??

I'm a Singaporean

For the 1st time and last time in my entire life, I went for our nation’s National Day Parade at the National Stadium last Saturday. I’ve always wanted to go for the parade and I’m so so glad that Sis was given 2 tickets. Despite it being only a preview, I was overwhelmed by the atmosphere.

I wore white
I went through the fun pack like a kid
I put on the fake tattoo on my arms and hands
I kept myself cool with the mini electric fan
I ate the snacks
I sang along
I waved my mini flag
I did the kallang wave
I wowed in emotion when I saw the fireworks

I recited the national anthem
I sang the national song
I did so with pride
I’m MW Lin
I’m a Singaporean
So say we all, so say we all…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!!

my home...

Too much food...

Being sick for 1 whole week is not joke. I guess that’s the aftermath for gorging on too much unhealthy food last 2 week.

From Wednesday to Friday (26th – 28th), we attended a course where breakfast and lunch was provided. For those 3 days, I ate like I’ll never be given the chance to eat them again (wrong wrong move)

1st day
- Polar’s swiss roll
- Polar’s sausage puff
- Chinese lunch at Kia Hiang

2nd day
- Old Chang Kee’s curry puff
- Old Chang Kee’s popiah

3rd day
- Old Chang Kee’s popiah
- Old Chang Kee’s radish cake
- Old Chang Kee’s fish ball
- Begawan’s Solo Pandan cake
- Pizza Hut (1 slice of pizza, garlic bread)
- KFC (2 big drumsticks, 1 drumlet)
- Coffee

Scary isn’t it….

Dinner on Friday night with Mummy was at Crystal Jade Golden Palace at Paragon.

. entrance . herbal soup . goose .
. salted egg yolk prawns . claypot tofu . soy sauce pan fried fish .

After that dinner, I felt unwell but brushed it off as I thought I might just be bloated. Never did I expect to develop a fever the next day - NDP’s preview day… :(

Forgive and Forget??

Forgiving and forgetting aren't actions that come naturally to you. You're loyal to those you love, and you can be unyielding as rock to those you think of as foes. In the end, though, does it help to hold onto a grudge?

Though that’s the daily overview of my horoscope for August 01, 2006 (tomorrow's), but I can say it now that it’s -

"Oh, so true"

So near yet so far...

I was so close to getting the $96 tickets to BKK for Sept.

I thought I’d be going to the Land of Smiles again after sooo many months of "planning".

I'm still very disappointed that the tickets got all snapped before I could click on the "purchase" button.

:(

I need to be more disciplined!

I'm no longer on a low carb diet now as we suspect that it might have some negative impact on my complexion.

However, it seems like I’m eating more than usual now. I'll always be snacking when at work and I want to eat food which are "full of taste" - nasi biryani, tom yum, minced pork noodle etc..

Previously, it was ok to have sliced fish soup twice a week, but the thought of having it now bores me.

Previously, I'll gorge/crave for certain food only when it nearing that time of the month, but now, it seems like I'm craving for different food almost everyday.

Previously, I was so disciplined to the extent that I did not touch eggs, cheese, and potato chips etc due to my complexion. But I had those forbidden foods during the past few weeks.

My skirt feels tight

My weight is going back

My arms are getting bigger/flabbier

My face is getting rounder (as compared to only last month's);

I call it the donut face :(

Disappointing dinner

Went to have ramly burger at Tanjong Pagar railway station after reading some good reviews online.

Sadly, I do not have any good reviews for the place and the food. Firstly, the place is not very clean and we chose to sit outside. We ordered a plate of Indian rojak and roti john to share 1st as we were still waiting for another friend to arrive. The mutton roti john was drowned in mayonnaise and tomato sauce while the Indian rojak doesn't taste fresh and the ice milk tea was too milky. Shirlyn’s luke warm mee siam tasted like rubber band. *roll eyes*

Surprisingly, we were quite full after the "starters" but we still got the ramly burger, after all the purpose of this outing was to try that. Sadly, we felt that the ramly burger was not worth coming down for. Though the food was disappointing, we had a great time gossiping, talking nonsense and cam whoring (Janice and I).

Seeing that it was still early to head home on a Friday night, Janice, Sock Huan and I went to Suntec for coffee at Olio. There came another disappointment, the ice mocha with gelato tasted so different from what I always have from Dome. It was so not right that I did not even finish the drink (-.-")

. Tanjong pagar railway station . inside . ramly burger .
. stall . roti john . ramly burger .
. indian rojak . ice milk tea . mee siam .

It's Beautiful

Pictures to remind all that the world is a beautiful place.

Enjoy

Sun House de Boneless Chicken Rice

Initially, our plan was to have lunch @ Wasabi Tei, however as it was rather crowd, we went to have our favorite chicken rice instead. And we’re glad that we did so as it was their last day of operation. Heard it has something to do with the rental issues, therefore, the uncle is still looking for another location to continue their business. Many people came to have their “last” plate of chicken rice and took pictures of the premises too.

. sun house de boneless chicken rice . shop .
. chicken . rice .

Hopefully, we don’t have to wait for too long to taste this delicious chicken rice again.

Dinner @ Mezza9

Dinner was @ Mezza9, Hyatt Hotel to celebrate Jeremy, Nicholas and Vilma auntie’s birthday. They’ve been going there for dinner for the past few years to celebrate as Auntie Sally is a member with Hyatt. As usual, they’ll always order same old dishes.

. display of seasoning . foie gras . sashimi (salon & yellow tail) .
. lobster noodle . fish (soon hock) . vege (kai lan) .
. grilled lobster . stir fried black pepper beef . chefs .

I don’t really fancy the food there, as to me it’s just a place where chi chi people head for to have some zhi char dishes. Of course, Mezza9 offers other variety of non zhi char food too, perhaps it’s just me as I don’t really feel comfortable eating there.

Shopped & Dined in Japanese

Went to Daiso with Lx on Saturday and spent 1.5 hours there. After taking out a few stuffs from my basket, I’m glad to say that I bought only 5 items. Friends know that I like buying cute/interesting stuffs that I might not even use. Therefore, 10 mins was spent deciding which on stuff I should get/place back to the shelves :p

Rushed down to Orchard to meet Sis for dinner and I was super late as we missed the IMM shuttle bus and I reached Orchard only at 7.30pm. Dinner was at Ichibantei as we wanted to grab those half price sushi at the nearby Mediya. keke

. gyoza . char siew ramen (sis's) .
. ladies set . loots from Daiso .

Think Through It

I knew I should take what I heard on Saturday with a pinch of salt

But somehow, I've been thinking about it since 9am today.

Someone reminded me that I've been feeling vexed most of the time when working here.

But 1 week into this job (about 1 year ago), I’ve already known this was not for me.

What do I really want in life?

I've been putting off this question for almost 2 years.

It's time to seriously think through it now.

I'll move you

Yes, I'll do just that if I see anyone reading the newspaper in a super packed train.

Imagine, everyone is squeezed like sardines but there'll still be people who just cant wait to read what's going in the world on their free newspaper which is distributed in every train station. I fully understand that reading the newspaper on the go is common and it's perfectly fine with me if the "environment" allows it.

Just to share what I encountered today:
This lady stood in front of me and she has not much space to move, but yet, she is still very interested to read the news printed on the corners (dog ears corner). Seriously, how much of news could you possibly get from that pathetic corner??? Regardless of me pushing her (intentionally and unintentionally), she's still determined to read it. *argh*

Then, another guy who stood diagonally behind me was also reading it so I PURPOSELY move my way nearer to him so that he won’t have space to open up his newspaper. keke

I may sound mean but if everyone were slightly more considerate on public transports, others would be able to board the bus/train when it is only 3/4 full.

Interview, food & manicure on Saturday

Went for the interview on Saturday, in short, I did not pass the interview again. But this time, I was not as nervous as delivered the intro pretty fine. What led me thinking was, if I were to touch on why I want to join SIA, my personality, Daddy working with SIA etc, will I've a better chance in getting through?

Anyway what's over is over, I won't want to harp on it. Shall just move on planning for my studies, which might be early next year and my holiday trips (Shanghai/ Japan/ BKK/ Redang).

After the interview, I met up with Lx and we headed to Chin Chin for lunch. Haha, we ordered mixed vegetables, Hainanese pork chop and mutton soup, which was too much for the 2 of us, but we still managed to finish it. keke. We then shopped around Marina Sq before going to Kembangan for our manicure - French for us. It's actually my 1st time doing it and I'm liking it ; )

Morning on the Kelong

2nd day
Alarm went off at 6.30am, as we wanted to catch the sunrise. However, we’re not sure if it’s because of the drizzle that we did not managed to see it or simply that it can’t be seen from this side of the kelong???

Breakfast was simple seafood porridge consist of real crabmeat, whole small squid, prawns and salted eggs. It was so yummy that we had 2 bowls each. After breakfast, we packed up and lazed around again as we were the 2nd batch to leave at 11pm. Lucky us managed to see the uncle feed those big fishes. He lifted up those wooden planks and threw in the small fishes and we see those HUGE fishes rushing for it. He breeds a very special fish that was bluish in color, which can be eaten. Blue fish on your plate, anyone??

After what seems like a long wait, the bumboats arrived punctually at 11pm and it’s time to bid goodbye and head back to SG.

. seafood porridge . fishes .
. waiting for the bumboat . bumboat .

Though it was not blasting a blasting trip as predicted, it was indeed an experience worth going for.

Asked if I’ll go again?
No straight nos,
But no straight yes too (as I’ve already experienced it)

A night on the kelong

Cont’

So, as mentioned on my prev post, we were practically lazing around, playing card games, snacking, lazing around and waiting for dinnertime…

Dinner & Shower
@ 6.30pm, the long awaited evening arrived and it’s time for dinner!! Being on a kelong, what can we expect but sumptuous seafood for dinner? I simply love the steamed fish, it was soft and sweet. *slurp slurp* I think the 4 of us enjoyed our dinner very much, savoring the tasty soup and the crabs.

. bee hoon (lunch) . steamboat . steamed fish .
. assorted steamboat dishes . chilli crab . prawns .

After dinner, it was time to wash up. Fresh water was delivered from the mainland and stored in huge pails and we were to scope them up with cups. Each person is entitled to only 1 pail of water for shower. Surprisingly, it was enough for one to get a clean wash and of course, I brought along a 1.5 litres of mineral water for washing my face. Keke

Supper & Sleep
BBQ supper started around 11pm, but as I’ve just showered, I decided to forgo it and catch the World Cup – Germany and Sweden instead.

. toilet . shower .
. supper . "bedroom" .

It was difficult to get into sleep as the guys were cheering for the WC and it was also quite stuffy. But the weather changed to chilly when it rained about 3 plus in the morning and I felt super cold despite having jacket on and even resorted to using the pillows to cover my legs. keke

To be cont' (on 2nd day)

5 star for Pengerang Kelong

. Soon Hock Kelong .

Overall, this trip was rather fun though we were quite bored as we don’t fish and play majong. Time was moving slowly… so most of the time were spent playing card games (provided by the owners), eating and taking pictures.

I guess we were the only group that took the most pictures. Departure hall, in bumboat, 1st step onto kelong (when people were moving in to settle down), toilets, food, our "room", kelong structure and many more were captured into our cameras. A picture really tells a thousand word, therefore I would like to capture whatever we’ve experienced in my pictures and this post.

Though, it was no 5 star posh place for a short gateaway, the service we received from the owners were definitely 5 star. They offered us durians, reminded us more than once that there were fruits available after dinner etc. When I asked if they have chinese tea (cos I saw some pple drinking), the auntie told me that they (group members) actually brought those along with them, but if I’ll like to have a cup, she can offer me a cup (her own). When it was time for fish feeding, the uncle told us to take pictures and even waited for us to take out our cameras before throwing in the small fishes for feeding the BIG fishes.

It’s such small gesture that made me felt welcomed in their humble kelong/home.

To be cont’ (on fresh water, food, world cup/sleep)

Of Interview, $$ and Holiday

I'll be going for the SQ interview (walk-in) again this Saturday @ Swissotel. This time, I'll be going with Janice and her friend and I seriously hope that I don’t get so nervous and screw it up again.
Wish me luck!!

Mummy just spent $100 plus on a Burberry's pink leather belt just because it was on sale and she thinks it'll match Sis's white shirt (but sadly it doesn’t). It's so *duh* cos we hardly wear belts so we "scolded" her for wasting money.

Japan trip will be postponed to October, as it’ll be too rush (mentally) for me to leave on next Monday (3rd July). However, Mummy would be following Aunt for this trip. The October trip has to be confirmed again, as we'll need to wait for cousin to finish his PSLE. Let’s see how everything goes.

Money is not everything. But without money, you cannot do anything.

I SHOULD run tonight, but will I??

Breakfast
1 red apple
2 slices of bread with luncheon meat and egg
1 slice of tuna bread

Lunch
Roast chicken drumstick with french fries and vegetables

Tea break
2 slices of bread with luncheon meat and egg
1 packet of fish muruku snack

*bread prepared by Janice

It's so weird that with all the food that entered my stomach, I do not have the very full (bloated) feeling. I know that it's because its nearing to the time of the month, but 5 slices of bread in a day = my breakfast for 1 week!!!

Will thave to update on the kelong trip latest by tmr, else I'll delay till who knows when...

Mini Fruit Tarts

After seeing on a food blog on how easy it is to do mini fruit tarts, I'vedecided to try my hands on it last weekend.

All the ingredients were actually bought from Phoon Huat, all we had to do was to mix the instant custard and the rest was just "assembling" them together.

Ingredients
- super instant custard mix
- mirror gel- ready made tarts
- kiwi
- canned peaches

Haha, again Mummy and Sis were roped in to help in this mini cooking session. As we do not have a mixer, time was spent mixing the custard. With the custard done, everything was done pretty fast and in a proper manner.

I brought most of the tarts to office and packed a box of 6 for Lx, Hr and Ghaya. I'm glad that everyone gave positive feedback. *beams*

Asked if I'll do it again??
Not if there are special occasions (I'm already thinking of doing it for the next CNY).
keke

A simple but fulfilling day

It was a day out with Sis on last Saturday. We were so excited about this simple day out that we even came out with an itinerary.

1st stop was breakfast @ Bishan Mac Donald's as I had craving for their sausage egg mac muffin. Mummy tagged along but she told us that she's full and we do not have to order her a meal. Haha anyway we got her a big breakfast and shared!! We sat @ Mac for an hour and Mummy even ordered the mac chicken burger... keke hungry ladies.

2nd stop was to the temple @ Balestier with Sis while Mummy went to Grandma's house first to alter our dresses.

3rd stop, we went back to Toa Payoh central for a quick shopping session. Girls being girls, Sis bought 2 tops and a necklace within half an hour. Seeing that time was running out, we quickly got our paus for our teatime and went to Phoon Huat to buy my fruit tarts ingredients before rushing off to Grandma's house as we were off the time schedule as planned. Keke

Finally, my 1st tailored dress by Mummy is done!! Will update pics next week after Ghaya's wedding. Oh yah, heard that someone is wearing jeans to her wedding *roll eyes *

Dinner @ Pepper Lunch

After the talk @ APMI yesterday, Sis and I headed to Dhoby Ghaut as I’ve always wanted to try Pepper Lunch. I had the curry beef rice while Sis had the normal beef rice. Actually, I find the food ok only and it’s quite expensive for a meal there (minimum $8.50). Don’t think I’ll be heading there anymore unless I’ve sudden craving for beef rice.

This post is just a quick update on my “I want to eat @” list as I’m tired to write down more on the trip to APMI and This Fashion…

Like that how to work???

I received a very stupid email this morning from one of the managers. His email was something like he will not hold responsible if I were to schedule auditors for jobs if they're not of that level. I fully understand that I need to schedules for jobs accordingly to certain guidelines but do I have so many auditors for me to schedule on that. OMG!!! I can’t believe he wrote that in email and it simply display how unprofessional he is.

Anyway, there are so many restrictions to getting my job done here. But as mentioned before, there's nothing I can do about it and I wont want to get to stress over it. It's time to play "tai-chi" like what everyone is doing...

To think that I actually got so stressed last week that my neck lymph node swelled. *sigh*

Bring It On - Samba Masala

The performance by Samba Masala (SMU) last night was great!!! Despite the wet weather which did not stop till 5.30 pm, there were still many people who popped by to watch. Together with our self made “drum sticks” (my idea, keke) and the group’s enthusiasm; we think the crowd pretty much enjoyed themselves.

. "drum sticks" . balloons .

After the performance, ZR and I helped to clear up and waited for Sis to settle some stuffs before heading to Chomp Chomp for dinner. *yumz*

. sugar cane drink . satay bee hoon . pizza .

. chwee kuay . bbq chicken wings . fried carrot cake .
not in pic - delicious pork porridge

Discussion on Pengerang Kelong Trip

As SH had her last day @ work last Wednesday, I volunteered to be “in charged” for ther leaving gift. My idea was to do a digi scraping, get a photo frame and write our well wishes on the back of the printed photo. After a couple of tries for the perfect font, paper and pictures, I showed the rest on the finished photo. However, the negative comments were more than the positive ones. People commented that they look fat in the picture... Well, sorry, but I still have not acquired the skills of making someone look slim with Photoshop. So they suggested that I remove the main picture and replace it with some other “nicer” pic.. *roll eyes*

Anyway, I’ve just redone it and will be printing it out later. And I don’t care anymore if you think you look fat or ugly. *hmph*

On another note, I met up with the gals on Thursday night for a quick dinner @ Miss Clarity Café.

. miss clarity café . salmon baked rice . clarity’s triple deck sandwich .
. chicken bollatine . mud ooze . bread and butter pudding with vanilla ice cream .

We discussed about our confirmed Pengerang Kelong Trip and got so excited over this 2 days 1 night trip.

I’ve written down the checklist and will be sending it over to them soon. Haha, it’s so funny that we’re “planning” so much for this very short trip. Well, we don’t expect it to be a blasting trip but it’s still an experience worth going for.

I'm feeling like a

- rubber band which might snap anytime, anywhere
- water dam whose gates almost gave way