Bye 2006. Hi 2007!

2006 is over. Now I am one year older..haiz. Time files!

Just to do a recap.

2006 is a year of ups and downs bah. For a period, I was really v depressed and down..and felt that life is meaningless. But thanks to my friends' ( you know who you are :p) encourgement and support, I survived and yes, became a v positive person although at times, to the extent of bluffing myself. :p

2006 was the also the year where I travelled in a plane I went to 2 countries, China in May and Japan in Nov. One of my greatest achievements of the year. I think I will never forget the trips, especially Japan. Till now, I am still harbouring dreams of going back to Japan..its just too beautiful. :)

I am glad to know many nice colleagues and considerate superiors at the checkpoint. They do make a difference to my work life. Most fruitful, I felt was to be a part of the evaluation and planning team . That few months were the most busy period of the year..but I have gained and learn a lot. Its worth the effort and time. :)

And after many years, I finally get started on playing squash. I used my welfare funds to purchase a racquet...hehe. A sense of achievement..*ahem*..hehe..though there is ample room for improvement. Regretfully was the lack of time go for NWP training. Come to think of it, in the entire year, I attended training only 5 times.

2007 resolutions..umm....as usual..I want to improve my proficiency in my areas of interests as well as areas which I am lacking in. Hopefully, I can find someone who cares and dotes on me unconditionally..haha. And yes..to fulfil my lifelong dreams of travelling to Europe, as well as HK (to watch Andy's concert!). Most importantly, to work diligently..and get my ideal posting. :)

SImply Nothing

Just like last year, I spent my xmas and xmas eve at work. But then, really unexpected were the gifts n wishes I received. :)
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Shag..dunno why. I just feel like zzz all day manz. Took out a book to read. After 2 pages, I just dozed off. Not because it was uninteresting..but rather, my concentration sphere is shrinking again and memory failing. *gasps*
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End of the year soon. Time to write my resolutions ..:p

No stopping

Today, I felt a sense of achievement because I actually completed 2.4 km without stopping! Yeah..I mean it has been like ages since I have accomplished that. MH and I have decided to give ourselves 1 year to train for the Standard Chartered Marathon next year. To run 10km without stopping. If by then, we are still such a let-down, then our back-up plan is to sign up as volunteers for the event..ehh...at least can get the free t-shirt since cant get any medal..lolz.
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I was pleasantly surprised to receive a call from my ex student. It has been ard 1 1/2 yr since I last gave tution. And they still remembered me. At that moment, I just felt so touched. At the same time, I am ashamed of myself cuz i have not made any effort to keep in contact since I quit tutoring. Anyway, it was a nice feeling to be remembered.
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Merry Go Round

I called A. A referred me to B when he was clueless. B also had no idea. Then he referred me to C. C was unable to answer my question too. Then, I was referred to D. Just a simple enquiry..and I was taken on a merry go round. Inefficiency. In the end, I just could not be bothered.

I ransacked my whole room to search for an important letter but in vain. When I do not need it, it keeps appearing in front of me. But when I need it, its nowhere to be found. Geez

Just a rant.

Lost In Time

At times, I really wish that a time machine which can transport me to the past where life was so much simpler, exists.

At times, I yearn for a colourful life but at times, I just want a peaceful one free of worries.

Japan Trip'06

I am back! One week in Central Japan has truly widened my horizons. We went to Osaka, Kyoto, Gamagori, Hakone, Tokyo and Narita. Its such a beautiful country. Service quality is indeed first class over there. Everyone, right from the top to the cashier in the convenience stores to the cleaner in the washrooms, is extremely courteous. On the first day, QQL and I were taken on a city tour (we were the only 2 who adamently opted out of the Universal Studio Package) by our tour guide. He showed us how to comprehend the transit system and how to get from Osaka to Namba. Thereafter, we took the public train around a couple of cities. It was a valuable experience..we get to explore Shinsaibashi and the nearby areas on our own rather than playing games/rides in the studio. :)

The temperature ranged between 12'c to 17'c on the first two days. Cold yet sunny weather.Then, it fell to single digit. The most freezing moments were at snow-capped Mt Fuji! Even as we were taking photographs (covered in thick clothing and shawl), our fingers were still trembling! The chilling gusts of winds were piercing.But the view was simply too scenic. I was completely wowed. Lost for words. That is the highlight of the entire tour, in my view.

Disneyland, which I was strongly anticipating, falls short of my expectations. Or rather, I will say, its the crowd who was the spoiler. Otherwise, I am sure it will be damn fun. It was a Saturday we went. Never before had I seen so many people in a themepark! Long queues everywhere, be they washrooms, food stores (even those carts selling pop corn, ice creams!), souvenir stores and rides. Average waiting time is 2 hrs for a 2 minute ride for the more popular games*faints*. Ironically, the best part of the day at Disneyland, was sitting down at the fast food restaurant savouring the mickey-mouse shaped teriyaki chicken burger.

Other places of interest we went included Ueno Flea Market(the place for affordable local products), Shinjuku (Red Light District or as the tour guide puts it nicely, 'Entertainment' District), Kyomizu and Todaiji Temples, Owakudani Valley( sulphurous fumes engulfs the area. Suffocating!), Takeshima Island etc. Enjoyable.

Accomodation and food were excellent. Most of our meals were buffet style and they tasted yummy! I ate till I had a stomachache and was in no condition to go for the hotspring on that day. Due to its geographical location, in Japan, the day is short and night is long. Their 5pm is eqivalent to our 8pm. Darkness enshrouds the city.

Anyway, what makes this trip a success was in a large part, attributed to the 2 tour guides and the affable Japanese bus driver. They are very caring and considerate.The local guide took good care of everyone and even on the first day, she can remember all our names. I was amazed! The Japan tour guide (a Singaporean by birth) impressed us with his vast knowledge of Japan. Not only that, his recommendations (food, places, accessories) were good.

This tour was well-organized. Its worth all the $ and time. The only thing I hate is spending several hours in the plane. I can't sleep in the plane. Time crawls. But in the bus, I can doze off easily. :) Also, regrettable was the lack of time to explore The Ginza and Aikihabara(Japan's world famous Electric Town) in Tokyo. I doubt I will go to Japan again in the near future..but if I were to go, it will just be a free and easy tour to Tokyo. ;)

Time to relax

Its finally over. We(our team)have spent months doing a lot of preparation work. It was truly a great learning experience and yes, eye opener. I feel i have benefited a lot and gained exposure to new areas. The working relationship is good too. Though the 'siong' period is over, there's still the review and some work to be done. But well, at last a time to relax. :)

I m beginning to wonder when I can fully be proficient on the road. On the expressway that day, I nearly knocked into another person's car because I turned too sharply when changing lanes. I felt so demoralized. My bro commented that I need improvement and gave me a lot of advice. He is really very patient with me. If I were him, with such a bad student, I would have vomitted blood liao.

Been eating too much lately..oops..time to exercise and shed the undesirable newly gained kilos. Tomorrow is the 2nd Link Bridge Run! I feel like going..but can't...umm

趣谈

A comic illustration from U-weekly. Amusing.

顾客: 我要买一张Rain演唱会的票.

柜台员: 你要绵绵细雨, 倾盆大雨, 滂沱大雨还是狂风暴雨?

顾客: (怔) 什么东西?!

柜台员:
绵绵细雨-$188
倾盆大雨 - $288
滂沱大雨 - $388
狂风暴雨-$888

Dreamy Quote

How true? Food for thought.

Dreaming Permits Each and Every One of Us To Be Quietly And Safely Insane Every Night Of Our Lives

- William Dement.

Fun Amid Buzz

I hope to clear the time-off I have accumulated as and when I can since my official off days are always burnt for work reasons. Anyway, I spent a wonderful day at Vivo/HarbourFront with my parents. I brought them around and we indulged in taking pictures and makaning. It was simply a stress-free day for the 3 of us, from our hectic work. When you are down or in trouble, family members will always be there. They will be there to share your sorrow, pain, joy and happiness. :)

The day before was the convention whereby I was on duty. The journey to the location made me wanna faint. (its super duper ulu and far.). But contrary to my expectations, it turned out to be a day of fun (although I was tired of standing, leg pain and looking like a vase..we even jokingly labelled ourselves Vase 1, Vase 2 etc..lolz). The best part was stealing some free time to play games and win small souvenirs from different departments as well as mingling with fellow colleagues from various work units.

象风筝寻个梦 :)

Alienation

Widening alienation. Drifting apart. Once gone, can the feeling resurface or will it disappear forever? Uncertain.

Listening to Wang Jie's songs.

'一场游戏一场梦'

Friendly Uncle

Met a very chatty nice taxi-uncle and engage in a pretty interesting conversation. I was rushing down from HQ to Tuas for a meeting and I had to take a cab. Actually, I was damn tired le..just wanna have a nice nap in the cab but the driver was very friendly and kept asking qns abt and kept talking abt his work/family. I find it a bit amusing that he seemed to think 'we' feel that being a taxi driver is unglamourous and that his business failed, went into bankruptcy etc. I was listening intently (abeit tired) and gave some of my views. Then suddenly, he said, 'You must be an introvert..cuz u dun initiate conversations n start yakking.." Anyway, aft the whole ride, I am just amazed by his interaction cum observation skills.

Applied for time off long ago so as 2 go 4 training..it was approved..bt then in the end, stil l din go..too exhausted. I chose to tag along with my bro and his gf 4 a quick lunch..then went hme to a nice deep sleep. The feeling is great..until havoc broke out temporarily in the hse. Ate an appetitizing coco exotic to ease my 'irritatedness'. Food is always an effective antidote.

oo..and finally, i ate my KFC cheezito pockett and cheese fries! Met up with Shirleen aft she came back from her Japan trip. Looking at the photos she showed me made wish that somehow late nov can arrive faster. :) damn..been eating too many chocolates and cheese..can feel a breakout on my face soon le..haiz

Never in such a long time had my emotions been stirred. I felt like a little gal..haha. Last night, I was practically waiting for Andy to appear on air..and then later, through webcam, I saw him! And he mentioned he is holding concert in Singapore nx year. Hopefully, its true manz..dun want false hopes. Hope he wil l win the awards later. :)

k..back to savouring my coco-exotic..:D Urge to go bowling bt the bowling alley at BP is closed 4 renovations..arghh

忙与盲

有股冲动..想把全部80年代末和90年代初的金典老歌搬出来回味..hehe.

Unimportant Ramblings

Its 3am now. Feeling very awake though. Just drank nescafe with the intention of going through the notes for the following day's meeting. But somehow, my mind just keeps wandering and I cant stay focused. So here I am, blogging some unimportant ramblings on my daily life. :D

Anyway, after having a haircut yesterday, my family members commented that I look much better and refreshed now. Previously, they said I looked like a 'xiao zha bor'(mad woman) with the dishevelled hair. And I totally agree. I couldnt stand how I looked with the stupid messy hairstyle but then I was too lazy n busy to care about it until yesterday. And that's cuz got important events coming up soon, so I have to look more presentable. I can't possibly appear in such a shoddy manner mah rite..will be very inappropriate and reflect badly. :)

I screwed up my own roster. I thought it was my off day so I happily booked the concert tickets..then when I got back to work and checked my schedule, I realized that I am supposed to be on night shift that day. Oops. Bo Bian..i have to request for time off hurridly manz. Hopefully, it will be approved else my ticket wasted and moreoever, I really wanna watch the concert. A chance not to be missed. Talking about concerts, I am still pining for Andy Lau to hold a concert here. It has been 5 years since he last held one in Singapore! :( However, he will be coming to Singapore to attend the awards ceremony on 28th Oct. :)

Just wanna share a review which I penned (and took pride in) 5 years ago. :D.

This was posted on my HOTY site, under 'Webmistress Section' http://www.geocities.com/reviewinnhoty/

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CONCERT IN SINGAPORE: Andy Lau Summer Fiesta'01

An Experience to share,A Pleasure to pen...

After 21 years in showbiz, he still oozes charm and his popularity transcends different walks of life...

HONGKONG Heavenly King Andy Lau Tak Wah held a successful concert here on 17 November 2001 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. This is the fourth time he has held a concert here since 1994, 1996 and 1999. Each time round, there were great surprises awaiting his legions of die-hard fans and never once, any of us will go away disappointed. This time round, it is no exception either. In fact, this year marks an important moment in his life for he has just turned 40 in September. After 21 years in showbiz, he still oozes charm and his popularity transcends different walks of life. Despite the emergence of a potential new generation of singers, it is definitely an indubitable fact that Andy still remains one of the reigning artistes in the Chinese entertainment world.

The Concert. The concert started at around 8.20 p.m. and ended at 11 p.m. Throughout this 165 minutes duration, Andy has delivered a remarkable performance, coupled with his winsome humour. Just like in the HK concert, the opening was a Cantonese song Blue Heart (there is a Mandarin version known as Tian Ma Xin Kong) and subsequent fast paced ones to build up the appropriate atmosphere first. Perhaps understanding that local fans are more of the passive type who prefer to listen quietly to him, he started interaction with the audience early and did his best to rouse the audience. I would say his attempts were extremely successful! One can surely feel the high mood during the whole concert and not forgetting the members of his fan club, who have been waving the light sticks continuously without any rest, to show their unwavering support for their idol.

The Stage Layout And Design.The stage is a three sided one. Although I was sitting more towards the right of the stage the view was pretty good. I can see him quite clearly. (Phew!) I quite like the design of the stage where on the 2 sides, there are ladders and in the middle, a hanging bridge. At times, in order to get closer to the fans on the both sides, he would cross the bridge or climb the ladders and yet remain singing at the same time. An amazing feat! (I was a bit worried for him!) Also, one unique aspect of the concert was his Latin dance with the professional graceful lady dancer from China. This segment lasted for around 10 minutes or so (can't really remember). Normally, I am not that interested in dances but this one did impress me. Great coordination. Every move was a treat.

The Costumes And Stage Gimmicks. The costumes were eye catchy too, though not as elaborate as the ones in 1999. I think the most grand costume was where he wore a feather hat and fluffy white costume, singing Chinese (zhong guo ren), Unforgettable Water Potion (wang qing shui), Heaven's Will (tian yi) etc. My opinion - he looks not bad in this attire but I still prefer him in suits, T-shirts and vests. More dashing and hot!! Other gimmicks include the posh grey car (really beautiful! I hope one day, I can own a car like this too) , jungle style set up and 'bathing in the rain.' The rain segment is quite an innovative idea and he looks especially endearing. Clothes soaked (actually merely wearing a vest!), constant brushing of hair and his expressions. (Screams!) Can really melt people's hearts!

The Music Well, of course to me, the best moments are always listening to his songs. It is a delight that he crooned many of his past hits like If You Are My Legend (ru guo ni shi wo de chuan shuo), Thank You For Your Love (xie xie ni de ai), Afterlife Affinity (lai shen yuan), Everytime I Wake Up (mei ci xing lai), Heaven's Will (tian yi), Unforgettable Love Potion (wang qing shui) etc. Its not that I do not like his present songs but somehow his earlier hits are more memorable and special. His present songs are good too but simply lack the appeal of his songs in the early and mid 90s. Another surprise is that around 80% of the songs were in Chinese (In 1999, more like 60% only). I guess its because the people here are generally Chinese speaking and are more familiar with his Chinese songs. Quite a good thing to me, because I absolutely love his Mandarin songs! But then I wish I have known some Cantonese too for in this case, I can also get to know more of his great Cantonese songs, which sadly, I only have knowledge of a few.

Other more recents Mandarin hits that he sang included Its Not A Sin For A Man To Cry (nan ren ku ba bu shi zhui), Icy Rain (bing yu), Tears Of A Lonely Star (gu xing lei), Silly Child (ben xiao hai), I Do Not Love You Enough (wo bu gou ai ni), There Can Only Be You In My Heart (wo de xin zhi ke rong na yi ge ni), Kick a Future (ti chu ge wei lai) etc. This is the themesong of Stephen Chow's recent box-office movie, Shaolin Soccer. In addition, Andy also crooned his hit Cantonese songs like Thoses Days We Have Gone Through Together, You Are My Woman, I Hate Myself For Being Devoted, When I Meet You etc

As usual, Andy not only entertained the audience with his masterpieces but he also brought to us popular songs by other renowned singers. Even though his voice lacked the gentleness required in the forever love ballad The Moon Represents My Heart by Teresa Teng, Andy did managed to bring out a different appeal. He even said that this song was specially dedicated to his Auntie fans, which received thunderous applause. The crowd even sang along with him. I feel that Andy seems to like the melancholic How Can You Bear To See Me Sad by Huang Pinyuan very much, I remembered he sang this too in his previous concert. Anyway, this is indeed a great song and where the audience joined in too.

Everyone was in high spirts! Just to quote a line from the newspapers, "All was under a Heavenly Spell."

The Finale And The Unforgettables. Another unforgettable scene was when after disappearing for some time (some fans become frantic), he reappeared but not as the suave Andy, instead as the cute fatso in his movie Love On A Diet. Then, a big screen was put down where we all got the chance to embark on an Andy Movie Journey (meaning watching some precious moments in his past movies) and Andy's words were touching. The whole concert ended with the song Love You 10000 Years, which is the message that Andy sincerely wishes to convey to his fans. I believe all Andy fans (of course including me!) feel the same way too!! At 11pm, I was thinking, " Urghhh! Why has the concert ended? I wish it would go on forever."But then, all good things has to come to an end.

Final Thoughts....
In conclusion, I enjoyed this concert a lot. The evergreen Andy was definitely the highlight of the whole show! His excellent performance, be it singing or even dancing, has left a deep impression on me. The audience was very participative and Andy never failed to liven up the atmosphere with his humour, sending laughter waves round the stadium. Seems like a big family gathering. This concert was also a good break from the boring books. (I was having my exams during that period)I do look forward to his next concert here. Maybe he can invite Rosamund Kwan and sing the 1995 duet Together Eternally (I like this song but haven't heard it for ages) with her or perhaps Tony Leung, Felix Wong, Miu Kiu Wai and Kent Thong, so that I can see the TVB 5 Tigers of the 80s together again. (I missed them)

Or maybe his past TV co-stars in the 80s like Idy Chan, Yammie Lam etc. Or maybe the other 3 Heavenly Kings? I know all these seem near impossible, but who knows, right? Hmmm... or since there is an "Andy Movie Journey' this year, how about an 'Andy Series Journey' or 'Andy Singing Journey' next time round? ^-^ Anyway, I believe that the forever idol Andy will continue to scale even greater heights in his career.

Lingz13

Freedom of Food

At last. Wanton, popiah, fish, egg, chocolates and ice cream soda. Yes, this is like the best meal I had ever since the food poisoning incident one week ago. For the past week, it was agonizing. I was just surviving on porridge, water and countless medicine. Cannot eat much..since whatever I ate, I will just end up vomiting, diarrhoea runs and headaches. Ahh..so happy to recover and regain my appetite. Now craving for cheese fries and cheezato pockett, mocha, twisties etc...! Just wanna go on a food conquest! :D

On an extremely packed work schedule till mid nov. I destress by reciting to myself, 'Just need to pia for another mth...one more mth...one more mth..n i am off to Japan .' Yes, the mere thought of it is a potent motivator!:)

Dreams - the Possible and Impossible

As usual. I have mapped out what I hope and want to achieve. Ehh..Doesnt matter if I will carry them out in future since most of the time, I do not put into action but only into words, given my bo chup attitude in many areas, But at this moment, these are what I want, in words.

To overcome my phobia of

1) Driving and parking. Yes, seriously speaking my license is just sitting in my wallet, like a vase. It only serves its the other practical use whenever I use to to exchange for a visitor pass in certain restricted areas. I visualize myself driving the latest in-model car and travelling around the island effortlessly. No more cramming in trains and stations. No more lost time wasted. This will take years. Well, whenever I am at the driver's seat, my heart simply beats fast and I can't bring myself to drive.

2) Breakfall. Beginning to take a back seat from sparring. I have always loved to visualize myself as a martial arts expert throwing people and protecting others. hehe..like a heroine in the wuxia dramas. But reality is harsh. The one who gets thrown is me. How to protect others?!

3) Swimming. Almost got drowned once when learning swimming many many years ago. Since then, I dare not learn. Been cooking up excuses to 'siam' swimming lessons in JC.


What I want to learn:
1) Squash. For a very simple reason. Its an A.S sport. And I am an A.S person. Squash..you can play with friends. But its also a sport which you can play alone. No need to go through all the trouble to find kakis lor when u simply have the urge to play. Just like jogging. These days, people are all too busy.

2) Advanced Excel Skills. Very important for me. But I am damn lazy.

3) Cooking. Since home econs lessons in sec sch, I have never cooked any food, even rice. Ok..at most instant noodles lor. I have been telling myself I must learn how to cook since entering university. Till graduation ...then working...still havent started. Plain laziness. Must pull up my socks.

4) To speak Malay and Cantonese. Malay..we are living in multi-racial society. Not to forget, in my course of work, proficiency in Malay is an advantage. Cantonese..i luv HK dramas. :)


Working towards my dreams of going on vacation trips to my 6 desired countries before I reach a certain age. hehe.

And yes, I also hope to fulfill my dream of an overseas working stint in future, if possible. Hope to be stationed for a few years in foreign countries and gain more exposure cum experience, while I am still not that old and do not have any huge burden to carry.

K..end for now. Time to meet zhou gong liao...sweet dreams?:D

吐血

总结这几个星期的心情.

忙. 烦. 恼. 快乐与不快乐.

有些人就是听不进去, 固此其见. 难以沟通. 弄得我频频吐血, 火冒三丈. 大伙儿的口吻,语气都很不客气. 血流成河.

恼自己. 昨天 过度紧张导致表现欠佳. 之前, 已做好准备, 样样都讲究完美. 有时候, 我实在给自己太多太多的压力.

期待十一月尾!

Savour and Smile

A colleague sent me these humourous quotes which I find interesting.

Read for a smile, if not laughter.


Lessons in Logic

I was born intelligent
Education ruined me.

Practice makes perfect.....But nobody's perfect.....
.So why practice?

If it's true that we are here to help others,
Then what exactly are the others here for?

Since light travels faster than sound,
People appear bright until you hear them speak.

How come "abbreviated" is such a long word?

Money is not everything.
There's Mastercard & Visa.

If your father is a poor man,It is your fate but,
If your father-in-law is a poor man,It's your stupidity.

Behind every successful man, there is a woman.
And behind every unsuccessful man, there are two woman.

Every man should marry.
After all, happiness is not the only thing inLife.

The wise never marry.
when they marry they become otherwise

Success is a relative term.It brings so many relatives.

Never put off the work till tomorrow.What you can put off today. .."

"Your future depends on your dreams"
So go to sleep.

"Hard work never killed anybody"
But why take the risk?

"Work fascinates me"I can look at it for hours.

God made relatives;Thank God we can choose our friends..

The more you learn, the more you know,The more you know, the more you forget
The more you forget, the less you know
So.. Why learn

A bus station is where a bus stops.
A train station is where a train stops.
On my desk, I have a work station....What more can I say........

点点滴滴

确定了. 十月一日后, 我将被派到"曾经是天堂, 如今是地狱'(自封) 的zone.

尽管在之前已有强烈的预感. 尽管已传闻满天飞. 但仍渴望奇迹出现.

昨天在那里 understudy 了几个小时. 还好吧, 目前还没我想象中那么恐怖. 呵呵! 也发生了一件让我捧腹大笑的事件!

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星期天, 和义弟到了茶渊(tea chapter) 品茗桂花茶. 天生毫无方向感的我起初带着义弟寻觅了一个小时左右方才找到地点. 嗨! (亏我几年前还是混那里的呢!)

其后更有趣的是正当我和义弟在闲聊之余, 一个年轻小伙子突然来到我们桌前,递了张名片. 原来他是听到了义弟谈论'修襌' (zen buddhism)之事, 顿觉志同道和, 并希望我们有空时, 到他新开的店参观! 我们心理在想: 岂有此理, 竟然有人窃听! 哈哈! 但也不错啦. 毕竟四海之内,皆兄弟?:D

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一周年了. 不知不觉. 时光飞逝.

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九月二十七日: 永远的偶像华仔, 生日快乐!

问号

不知为何,今天有点淡淡的忧伤. 也许是心情欠佳吧. 或有太多的问号. 无从解答.

好想立即放个长假, 到国外散散心, 尽情玩乐! 无耐...公务缠身, 难以抽身.

"The more the merrier"

Had a hard time sleeping. My whole body was aching and in the middle of the night, my left shoulder hurt terribly. Bruises on my arms and legs. I was thrown twice yesterday onto the ground all of a sudden. My opponent was simply powerful and quick. His moves were as fast as lightning. He was already very 手下留情 but I think I was too lousy liao. My reflexes were slow and I did not do a breakfall which explained why my head and left shoulder hit the ground in both cases first. Haiz.

I wonder when I can get over my phobia of doing a breakfall. If not, in future sparring, I will definitely be thrashed no matter what my belt level is. I rather stay at my current level until I can do a proper one else damn xia sui manz. Breakfall aside, my sparring skills also suck. Perhaps, if I go sparring every week and gena thrown everytime by experts, then surely one day, I may overcome my fear and truly master it? *in deep thoughts* Hehe..practice posed to make perfect mah. 熟能生巧?

MNIKSS - After Thoughts

This show finally ended its run. I cannot help resisting the urge to engage in a bit of gushing in the blog*ahem*. For those who have watched it, you will know what I am talking abt lah..and will share my sentiments :D

MNIKSS is the only kdrama that I actually watched every episode of it. Many scenes remain vivid in my mind. The antics of Sanshun(Kim Sum Ah), the cool demeanour and flashy smiles of Zhenxian(Hyun Bin) and their constant bickerings and sarcastic dialogues kept me glued. Though I know they will definitely be together in the end, yet I still keep rooting for, and anticipated their process. The chemistry between them is unparalled, in comparison to dramas that I have watched during these 2 years.

One particular scene that I especially like is when Zhenxian is driving on the road and memories of Sanshun and him are flashing in his mind. At this moment, the instrumental version of the themesong starts playing (the one that you are listening to now).

The combination of the appropriate music and longing/confused expression on Zhenxian's face does wonders! He is in a dilemna. He already has a pretty girlfriend so he keeps denying his love for Sanshun. Yet, he gets jealous whenever he sees her with her ex-boyfriend. And his actions are damn funny. Oh yes, his side view is extremely mesmerizing, indeed as mentioned by Sanshun in the show :) You can feel your emotions swaying with that along of the character.

Then the classic scene is when he finally u-turn back to the hotel to confess his love for her. At this very instant of the u-turn, the soothing background music takes a faster beat. All fit in perfectly to bring the emotions to a new level.

Another memorable 'character' is the cute piggy who always v suay, gena tortured and tossed around. But in the end, its owner cant bear to part with it. :D

Thoughts and Memories - TV dramas

My latest obsession is the kdrama My Name is Kim Sam Soon. Simply hooked onto it to the extent that I actually accelerated by watching the last few episodes and their MVs on youtube. Hyun Bin and Kum Sum Ah are excellent! They never fail to perk me up and provide me with a good release from stressful everyday life. And ooo..Hyun Bin is such a cutie in here..hehe. His devotion and sweetness to Sum Ah melts gals 'hearts. :D Perhaps, I will pick up my pen and write a review on this drama: The Funny Moments and Sweet Scenes. See first bah..hehe

Talking about reviews, I revisited my two sites on TVdramas which I created during the first 2 years of my uni days. This revisit brought back fond memories. I am still amazed that in the past, I could actually spend so much and effort on all these..capturing pictures, writing lengthy reviews, providing full synopsis and enter long discussions at forum. I remember the so called.'Heroine of the Yangs Gang' ..hehe..whereby everyday without failure, we would gather in the forum to give thoughts and analysis on practically every scene. Now I will not have the time and perseverance in doing so liao. I feel that I am getting old and lethargic, with a seemingly failing memory. 真是岁月不留人! 叹!

One recent entry in the guestbook (for the drama, Xiao Ao Jiang Hu) cracks me up. This guy implores me to read the novel and understand more abt Ren Yingying and the plot. He says that RYY is not some wicked witch which I had made her to be..but when did I say she is a witch? And when did I say, this adaptation is 100% true to the novel? I loved this serial for the way it is as a serial and not as an adaptation. And I am not some JY purist who insists on every adaptation to follow the novel closely. Oh well, despite many significant bombardments on this china adaptation, it still stands high on my list of fave dramas all these years. Ahem, I feel obliged to defend it. :)

去旧迎新

That's it. My existing handphone finally broke down completely after been struggling to stay alive for the past 6 months. Goodbye to my 2year relationship with this black buddy My upcoming new buddy-to-be- The cool beige Z550i.

NWP 42nd Anniversary Dinner

NWP42nd anniversary dinner was successfully held at Neptune yesterday. It was a fun and interesting night. :)

First time, I took on the role of stage manager (in charge of the right side). First time, I sprayed on people's hair and to dress them up like ang mohs. First time, I had to wave a flag on stage( And it seemed like an eternity. My arms were aching!) First time, I performed breaking a tile on stage. First time, I evened the edges of sashs using fire. First time, I stayed out so late (We all went for supper after the event ended. I reached home at around 1.30 am) with friends ever since my China trip.

Backstage work is indeed no easy feat. In particular, the words'Chinese Sword' and 'Chinese Sabre' kept haunting me after the rehearsal. lolz..I must remember to run and hand over these 2 weapons to Shelley on the left stage for the "Huo Yuan Jia' skit. Anna's one sentence said in sterness particularly emphasized timportance..something like," You can forget about the flag (i was supposed to one of the 4 together with Shelly, ZB and MQ, waving flags), you can even arrow anyone..what is most important is this sword. No matter what, this must be taken care of and reach the hands of the coach."The sword is like a gem. I was a bit stressed manz cuz in the segment when the sword is to be handed over..i was performing too. So it was akin to racing with time. Luckily, YX was there to assist me.

All in all, it was simply enjoyable. Salute to all those involved for doing a marvellous job, especially Coach and JL. Kudos.

Contrasting Moods

Saturday was a most frustrating day for me. Nothing could have been worse. Do I have to pander to the whims and whines of those 'customers'? Sometimes, I wonder what my duties are. For a moment, I thought I am in the retail line, strictly adhering to the strongly encouraged attitude signature 'GST' - 'Greet, Smile and say Thank You'. But hey, I am not some Miss Smiley or Congenality who has to put on a fakedly broad smile when I am being scolded or raised voice at for no apparent reason. These people commit an offence and yet they have the audacity to give me shit attitude. I only respect those who deserve to be respected. I have to say I am really fortunate to have helpful and nice colleagues as well as considerate superiors. But in demoralizing times like this, I cant't help wondering if a switch of career is a wise choice.

Sunday was a totally different day. It gives me the 'back to the good old studying days' feeling. My mood took a 360 degrees change. At first, I was in no mood to go for the NWP rehearsal at Neptune, because of the events that unfolded on Saturday but I went. And I was glad that I did! Hehe..it was really quite fun. Most of us were very garblah as to what is the sequence of items to be perfomed and what our roles are. This was the first time I attended the rehearsal and so I was completely lost. When it was the 'breaking tiles' section, I was backstage and then I heard my name being called. I din know it was my turn. So I quickly ran to the stage to take my position and prepared to break the tile. lolzzz. Then was the finale where each of us has to strike a pose (depending on where we stand). I dun noe what pose to take..i simply followed KM and TZ on my left. Then during the 2nd round of reheasal, I actually forgot to go out to the stage for the finale pose(think i must be daydreaming at the back)!

All in all, it was a very enjoyable day. Seeing the rest of the NWP seniors from HQ perform skits and the hiccups that occur during the day add amusement. It has also been a long time since I get to see those shixiong,shijie, shidi and shimei. Nice feeling. :) Most of them have elevated to higher belt levels. I have lost my status as the 2nd highest coloured belt level senior after been missing from grading for more than a year. Which is not a bad thing after all as all along, I feel my skills have been deteriorating at an astonishing speed, and hence undeserving of my current belt status. Hehe..so now I have more seniors to guide me. Looking forward to the actual interesting performance this Saturday whereby I am told to assume the post of stage manager as well since I only perform in a few segments. And hopefully after Sept,I will finally be able to go back regularly for training! Instructor says I can choose to back to practice at HQ if my work schedules deem it inconvenient for me to go back to NUS on sat. Time to grind my skills after the whole IMF event is over.

Nostagia

The CD compartment of my mini-compo is mal-functioning again..so I have to dig out my old cassette tapes to listen. Spent the night listening to Andy's compilation ..Reminscing.

My all time favourite song - 来生缘 Around 15 years. Beautiful lyrics. Soothing tune. Lets sing along. :)

寻寻觅觅在无声无息中消逝
总是找不到回忆
找不到曾被遗忘的真实
一生一世的过去
你一点一滴的遗弃

(*)痛苦痛悲痛心痛恨痛失去你

也许分开不容易
也许相亲相爱不可以

痛苦痛悲痛心痛恨痛失自己
情深缘浅不得意
你我也知道去珍惜

只好等在来生里
再踏上彼此故事的开始

生生世世在无穷无尽的梦里
偶而翻起了日记
翻起了你我之间的故事
一段一段的回忆
回忆已经没有意义

Repeat (*)

Cranky Acts

V drained and tired...think I am not getting enough sleep. Not sure if this is the kind of lifestyle I wish to pursue..occupied with work, meetings, projects and CCA etc...though at times, I do feel a significant sense of satisfaction and achievement. :) At least, I am not leading an idle life. I was overwhelmed by sadness when my colleague told me how a few of her friends suffered from cancer..and how their lives took a drastic change. Life is so unpredictable and short. .haiz. She said we should live life to the fullest and not take things too hard.

Did 2 unimaginable cranky acts in the past week. The first was climbing over the railing at Sheares Bridge! Traffic was incoming and the crowd was terrible. The climbing was a dangerous stunt manz..I was so afraid I was being filmed! *sweats* Anyway, the fireworks were nice but I was not wowed by it . I was simply too tired (cuz of training), too frustrated (idiotic crowd) and was perspiring (hot weather) to admire it.

The 2nd act was taking crazy poses at West Mall. Lolzz. We had a farewell gathering for my best pal ML who is gg overseas for further studies. It was quite a fun evening. We had dinner there, play arcade games under their insistence. I used to be a arcade fanatic in my sec sch days bt my interest has faded over the years. Yesterday's arcade adventure sort of rekindle fond memories of the past. After that, we had a photo taking session. We striked all sort of poses..'buay song', act cool, act cute..whatever u can name. The most funny was doing star jumps across CoffeeBean ....i could somehow sense what those pple were thinking, "These 2 gals muz be kee xiao ' manz..jumping in public.'.haha Poor Andrew had to keep snapping fotos of us..he looked as though he was gg fall zz at any moment.

Mixed emotions

Disappointed in myself? Anger? Ashamed? Perhaps all. Perhaps I could have dealt with the matter in a better way. The incident might not be due to my fault but the more I think about it, the more I felt ashamed due to my incapability to handle the aftermath of it. I could have handled it better. It is a real life test of my leadership skills. People comment that I am cool and steady but for this matter, I feel my performance was inadequate. I feel so horrible now..Another lesson for learning.

Time to go for training...the first time in these 2mths. Looking forward to see my nwp friends.

Full Throttle

First time, I rode a motorcycle..dun be mistaken..I have no license..but for the sake of testing the system, I had to sit on the motorcycle and pushed it along..then the whole bike lost balance. I almost fell down..had not they come to my rescue. Soo malu. I din even the strength to push a bike..! And they even kept apologizing to me...when it was no fault of them. But it was a fun experience nonetheless! A novelty. hehe

Almost a week le..still havent recovered. This coughing virus is getting on my nerves. So sianzz..have to keep staying at home..other than work.

Most happy news that I have received in the past few months: I have passed the exams! ( if you have read my previous posts, u will noe wat exams those were and what a heavy burden they have been on my shoulders.)

Groggy. A bit listless

One Year

14th July
One year ago, on this very day was my convocation. It marked the end of my studying life and signified a whole new beginning. How time files. Scenes of me donning the blue gown, receiving the degree scroll on the stage, taking photos with friends and parents remain vivid. It all seems just like yesterday.

Light of the Ring

So far, July has been quite a busy month. Hehe..and I did 2 things for the first time in my life. I actually changed ring lights! Not one, but TWO! Usually, it is my dad who does all these. But it so happened that both my mum and he were not at home and my bro was sick. So in order to be spared the agony of bathing in darkness (which has been going on for 2 days since no one was free to go change), I went down to the shops to buy. With no assistance, I digged out the dusty high chair from the storeroom and carried it on my shoulder, just like the OL in the Jap drama 庶务二课 (except hers was a ladder..bt sama la), alternating between 2 bathrooms which are quite a distance away from each other.

I first started with the one in my parents' room. It was a breeze. But the one in the kitchen gave me problems. After I had changed the ring light, I climbed down and went to turn on the switch which is a distance away (haizz). To my horror, no light! Then I walked back, climbed up again to see if I have put wrongly. Then I climbed down again..switched..bt no light. So frustrated. My first instinct was that the ring light is faulty and I wanted to get a replacement. But I did not want to make a wasted trip to the shop. So in order to assure my guess, I carried the chair like an OL again to my parents room, climbed up and took out the ring light. I put in the assumingly-faulty ring light. But hey, it worked!

Then I thought ok, the problem might lie with the starter. Once again, I went back to the kitchen and took out the starter. Then back to my parents room again where I took out the original starter and put this one in. If it doesnt light up, my guess is confirmed. But it did! Where did the trouble lie? I was thinking hard. Then bo bian, I went back to the kitchen. I climbed up again and kept staring at the light.

It was then I saw a wire seeming coming loose. Being an idiot where wiring is concerned, I did not know exactly where to hook it in. After a couple of trys (which also equates to climbing up and down to turn on the switch on the other end), I finally had the correct one. Ecstasy engulfed me when I saw the light. *perpires* At that moment, I have to admit unabashedly that I felt a sense of truimph. Victory. This exhausting continuous process of climbing up and down, moving here and there,carrying the chair went on for around 45 min. My knees are still aching!

A quick look at my watch showed it was time to report for work soon. That day also happened to be my busiest day ever since I was posted back to ground ops zone. One knockdown case in particular got me occupied for a few hours. It was only until around 9 pm, that I got to have my dinner.

The 2nd thing was that I actually ironed clothes. LOL. Yea..believe it anot, it was my first time *ashamed* And guess what, while ironing, my eyes were glued to the Nth rerun of the classic movie 笑傲江湖. At that time, it was 3 am. Watched it Nth times. But amazingly, I never get bored of it. My mum then commented she could even visualize a scene of me watching this same movie when I am 60 years old!

Recharged or wasted?

Took time off today and I ended up sleeping the whole day at home. The time off is supposedly for me to rest, to recharge but I think I became more tired instead.

睡觉天后

Self-reflection 2

Critical need to take a day off next week to recharge myself. I hope that I won't flare up so easily liao and keep showing black face. I resolve to be back to what I am like in school days, before entering working world. Carefree, happy and always occupied with my own interests, and not think too much. :)

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time. - Anna Fieud

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to learn forever. - M K. Gandhi

Meaningful Quotes

Over the year, I have compiled many interesting and meaningful quotes. Just wanna some now..:) Enjoy and savour them...

Dont' let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do - John Wooden

When one door closes, another opens. But often, we look so long, so regretfully upon the closed door that we fail to see the one that has opened for us. - Alexander Graham Bell

Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. - William James

Success is not final;failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is a thing to be achieved. - Jennings Bryan.

Black-faced Lingzzz

Its N.S today again. *yawn*

Finished watching 金枝欲孽 . Wanted to pen a review on it, but too lazy and no time. Anyway, I rate it 8/10..

Just started on 战神 a Taiwanese idol drama. I do not watch idol dramas but I think I shall give it a try as I like the ending song..always sing it during KTV.

Almost done with the book 'Tuesdays with Morries'. A thin and easy-to-digest motivational book. Reading it lifts up my spirits.

Still halfway through 水煮三国 . Not sure when I will resume reading it. Currently, I am more eager to start on another 励志小品 , highly recommended by LR.

Due to fatigue and stress, I have been showing 'black face' more frequently. Sorry, friends. Just do not take it heart k...not personal attacks or displeasure...just ignore me the nx time u see me in foul mood. :)

'Nuaness'

Besides work, I have been been watching HK drama ''金枝欲孽'"everyday. Has stopped reading the latest bk '水煮三国 ' I bought in Shanghai as I have been been bitten by the lazy bug again. Simply feel like nuaing at home. Somehow, wish that I am still in China, enjoying the hols. lolz

Self reflection

What friends thought of me:

Quiet, nice and helpful but anti-social and has a bad temper. Decisive and yet indecisive.

I totally agree. Since young, I have always viewed myself as AS(anti social). I hate taking initiative to start conversations. Pple who are VS (very social) may or may not click well with me (I do have gd friends who can talk n socialize) but I can definitely click well with AS people. Hmm..two negatives make a postive bah..hehe. When hang out in large grps (more than 5), I find it hard to fit in and join in the discussion, either due to lack of interest or knowledge or I find it plain weird. Most of the time, I end up listening. This is why at times, I prefer to go out in grps of 1-3. If 1-1 or 1-2, I can tok and crap more at ease. However, hanging out in large grps has its fun moments too. Best formulae in my view: 70% (small) and 30%(large). Sounds like buying 4D..ummm.

Bad temper..LR says I have become v tempermental esp ever since I have graduated. Yah, my temper gets worse and worse. When I am in a foul mood or angry, I won't conceal it. When this happens, one piece of advice: Either you get lost and leave me alone till I simmer down. Or alternatively, try to pacify me. Serious. Wahh..think i must curb my bad temper liao.

I am decisive when big matters are concerned but not when small matters are involved like buying clothes, bags, where to makan etc..hmm. Depends

Flipped through "Mind Your Body'. Never knew that there is such 'illness' termed persistent tiredness. Think I am suffering from that manz..always feel so tired, sleepy, lethargic and having dizzy spells. Growing old liaoo

What a day!

Attended LX' ROM at Sembawang Park. She looks so radiant and marital bliss is written all over her face. Really feel happy for her. How time files! When we first knew each other, we were still in JC1, gushing over tv dramas and cute tv starlets...hehe Now, she has bade singlehood farewell and entered a new chapter in her life.

Got a real shock when my colleague told me that I was assigned to be the note taker for a visit. But yet, I am on leave and I didnt manage to check my email after coming back from overseas. Haizzzz.....I have to explain my absence when i get back. Luckily she stood in for me ..else even worse. I feel so pai seh..

Met up with Shirleen @ our normal hang-out - West Mall Coffee Bean. To our horror, the price of the all time favourite ice-blended mocha has risen! Prices are rising everywhere..

Hehe...next destination seems to be Europe (Italy and Switzerland) . Hopefully in Jan. Cool...^-^

CCP : "Commercial China Package"

Finally back from my overseas trip. 8 days of being away from home, from work. Never knew that going for hols can be so tiring manzz. Provinces we went to were Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi and Shanghai.

Its really an eye-opener and precious experience for me. One thing that most intrigues me is the road system over there. Wahh, the pedestrain crossings are practically useless. Cars are more powerful than pple. Crossing the road and driving in China is damn difficult and requires a lot of skills and courage...hehe. Yr life seems to be at risk. Oh yes, horning there is like music. Everyone horns. ..bi bi bi bi.....*sweats*

There is this optional tour which obviously is not optional at all..costing 400 RMB. I spent this 400 RMB to sleep during a musical, to brave the roaring winds at Xin Tian Di and watching the musical fountain in which throughout the waves only go in 2 directions - back n forth.

What is really unexpected is that we were all brought to those so called state owned shops and gena 'chopped'. Its damn hard to resist not buying those ex 'national treasures' given their excellent sales tactics. Hehe..after this, we even imagine ourselves being carrots of different heights (symbolizing different spending power) walking into those 'tai lam tiam', with the salesgals sharpening their choppers waiting for the opportunity to chop us. Damn bloody funny...if you can visualize it in your mind. At the end of the trip, we all become shorter. lol My money is spent on 'grass, rocks, stones and worms' Haizzz..I realize I din even buy any clothing or ladies stuff. I was quite close to buying the 'famous' skincare product 'Xi Shi Mei'. I was offered a so called standard price of 1500 RMB. When I showed signs of hesitation, they cut to 1000 RMB. I still think it was ex..so I walked away. The salesgal came along and offered 800 RMB. I wavered a bit bt I still stood firm to my decision. Then final offer: 600 RMB. Can you believe it? Without any desire to bargain, they actually cut the price from 1500 to 600. This made me doubt the quality and credibility of the product. I am glad that I had not bought it or else the hole will be even bigger liao.

The open concept in the hotel is amazing. All glass doors. You can see everything. Ehh..I am not so open-minded though. In the end, Jess and I had to set formation to cover the doors..how we placed the unused towels, using pillows etc...hehe. Mineral water there is expensive.even more ex than beer. Interestingly, the brand of the most famous brand of water is 'Wa Ha Ha'. Everytime we want water, we wld say, 'Get me Wa Ha Ha'...haha

This trip was livened up to a huge extent by the crappy cold jokes by the 3 guys(WL, JL and ZD). They made me laugh like xiao. Jess and I got so 'cold' that at times we can't tahan..haha. A lot of classic lines and jokes were thought of during this trip. Top few on my ranking are:

1) The story of Carrots gena chopped
2) Modified Kui Hua Bao Dian
3) Improvised line : Shang You Tian Tang, Xia You Yan Wang
4) 'Yi Pian Qing Xin' becomes "Yi Pian/Ji Tao Cheng Sim" (in hokkien) - Yi Pian Qing Xin is the name of the expensive " Zi Sha Hu' we bought. Which I think its soo true.

Hilarious.

The 6 of us laughed uncontrollably during the trip. The people one travels with on a trip does make a huge difference.

All in all, I will say this trip falls short of my expectations(cuz of the tai lam diam, gena chased like ducks, making us stay long at places which we shdnt, bad arrangement by the tour leader). But its still a nice trip. A good break from work! I look forward to going overseas again. hehe..taiwan, japan, europe, tibet, hk?

Tired and perturbed

Watched Da Vinci Code on Fri afternoon. Somehow, something is missing abt this movie..one that I cant put my fingers on though. It simply lacks the suspense and excitement that one gets when reading the book.

Overslept this morning. Had a short quarrel with Dad this morning for no apparent reason. He simply threw his temper. Btw we reached Suntec, it was 0830. So we went to have breakfast first before joining in halfway in the Big Walk. I think I ate more than I walked manz. Terrible. My brother and PP are always soo nice to me though..hehe

My china trip is arriving soon! This is like the only event I am looking forward to now. Really need a break from work. I have been committing some minor foolish mistakes in my work. My concentration sphere is seriously shrinking and my mind is always in a blank state recently.
I still feel v perturbed. Many things are bogging me..deadlines to meet but yet I dunno how to go about doing it. Stressed. I wanna go out enjoy. Yet when I go out, I cant enjoy in peace. Heavy heart. Arghhhhh!

ZzZzZzZ

Articles

An article on the worldwide recall of 'Bausch and Loam ReNu MultiLoc Solution' in the ST gets me very uneasy. I have been using this product ever since I started wearing contact lenses 2 years back and now I am told, it contains some chemcial which leads to fungus infection! There is the danger of going blind. Geez..now I am comtemplating, or rather have to discard the unused bottles.

Finally, I manage to force myself to pick up an issue of theTimes Magazines. It is quite a good read, and to my surprise, it has lost (phew..for good) the effect of sleeping pills which I had dreaded during sec school days. Ever since entering the working world, my temper has turned for the worst and I get mood swings periodically. Occasionally, I retreat into my world of self-denial and mediates, ponders what exactly life is all about. After reading a few articles on the chaotic and hellish lives in N.Korea and Nepal, I think I am really quite fortunate to be living in Singapore and should be contented. But of course, it doesnt harm to have more..oops.

Went to Kuan Yin Tang at Bugis for the first time in my life. Also qiu qian..the first time I tried it :)

Received a belated bday present(my bday was more than 1 mth ago..)

Dropped my hp again. I have lost count of the number of times..haiz

Slacking Sunday

Night shift today.

After 11am, no one was at home. I was alone again. I hate to admit this, but a feeling of loneliness engulfed me. This was when I decided to draw up a plan for myself. Besides work, watching TV dramas, zzz and hanging out with friends, I need to do something constructive. Sports. The urge to learn how to play squash, tennis and table -tennis hit me. (Though perhaps when i wake up the next day, the urge may have perished..umm) If possible, I hope to resume my calligraphy lessons. But my irregular working hours is simply a great hindrance. I must try to force myself to read the papers and Times magazines which i have ordered. Can you believe it? 4 issues of Times Magazines are still lying on my table. Untouched. In excellent condition.My parents roared, 'Then u order for wat huh? Waste of $$.'

Completed watching the TVB comedy 'To Catch the Uncatchable'. Dayo Wong once again shines in thie drama as the wacky, smart and flippant asthematic cop who can't even outrun an old woman. This drama makes me laugh like xiao manz.an effective stress-reliever..except the last episode. It was so bloody draggy and the ending was simply unnecessary. I love how romance blossoms between Mok and Vivi in this show. Soo funny and cute.

Then at the moment, I suddenly remember shockingly that I have 2 outstanding projects to be completed by end of this month and I have yet to even start on them! Oh my! Wasted one whole day. Must start to pia 2moro onwards..till the day I go for my overseas trip.

Empty

Moody.

Empty.

Aimless.

Dizzy.

Life seems meaningless.

Enlightened. Life is empty. @1700

@2100
My mood lifted tremendously cuz went to watch Poseidon with ML and her bf at JP. Got a free treat from them in the end (Thanks leh) Shall treat them another time. The movie was suprisingly exciting. Short and not draggy. I prefer it to MI3.

But after reaching home...I felt empty again.

Sinful Day

Vesak Day - But it makes no difference to me because I still have to work.

Went to a restaurant called 'Taiwan Xiao Chi' near Kallang Indoor Stadium. The place emitted a very retro feeling. LR ordered a plate of pig veins which I was like..'Eh'..and of cuz I dare not try despite her repeated praises. The porridge was quite nice though. Shall bring my parents there one day.

Next came the sinful moment. We intended to go to UE Square to find some cafe to have a drink but in the end, we entered a place called Canele Patisserie Chocolaterie at Robertson Walk. I had a very exotic drink ' Dry Desert Lime' which tasted like sour plum. Ok, I chose this drink because based on the introduction in the menu, its benefical to the health. ^_^ And then 2 pieces of highly sinful cakes which got me super bloated. All the cakes and cookies there are soo tempting. For a chocolate addict like me, they are incredibly irresistible! *yummy*

ARIES
'Your soul is hungry for more than the usual mediocrity. You want big answers, real solutions and deep insight. Seek those who understand who you are. Its time to bond with like-minded folks to satisfy this need.'

...I feel that this truly describes me..ummm

Tired.

Headache

May11th

Its supposedly my off day but I spent the day with a splitting headache and an on/off flu. A day which I had planned with activities. Went to Chinatown to settle the tour affair. The person there ended up giving a long briefing which frankly speaking, only the first 20% got into my mind. The effect of the medicine was taking place and I was feeling so drowsy. In the end, feeling that I was in no state to throw darts, I smsed Jayson to inform him that I would not be going for the training. We were supposed to gear up for a competition in July. Well, I am a novice at darts-throwing and my name was simply added because they needed a gal to be in the team. Yes, as simple as that. A bit hesitant at first, but throwing darts seems fun and exciting!

Then after an hr nap at home@1630, I zoomed off to TBP to watch Mission Impossible 3 with my colleagues. The tickets had already been booked so I have to go. It was raining damn heavily and I can get drenched even just by standing at the bus-stop. Grrr..During the 20 min commercial break, I was basically dozing off in the cinema. Ok, the movie is full of action as expected though storyline is nothing new...about some'Rabbit Tooth' which by the end of the show, I still have no idea what is it. I like the music though. A classic. Oh yes, Tom Cruise is still dashing despite the obvious signs of ageing.

An interesting site on carebears (given by Shirleen) which I find interesting
http://www.care-bears.com/CareBears/html/about/index.html

Took the test. Result: I am a Funshine Bear. lol

May09

I was at first wondering if I should go to work or not since I am still on MC but finally decided to do so since I had recovered (90%) and moreover, I believe work was piling up. True enough, when i stepped into the room, calls kept coming in and lots of outstanding paper work. Headaches hit me again. It was a very busy day as usual. Many colleagues came in to have a little nice chat (without affecting work of cuz). Its a nice feeling. keke I mean work itself is mundane and un-exciting. Its the people around that make a difference rite...^-^

After work, I went for supper with my family. The atmosphere was somehow tense cuz Dad seemed to be in a bad mood and he kept saying we should have gone to place XXX or YYY instead of this ZZZ. I was quite pissed of but I heck-cared as I was simply too famished. I simply gobbled up the food. And I over-ate, again. The result is stomachache. Aww..now I missed the chicken chop fried rice which I ate with QQL at The Asian Kitchen last sunday. Its delicious. Think I am gonna go there soon. One of these days.

Upon reaching home, I came across an article in 'Xinmin Ribao' which talks about the upcoming filming of the much anticipated adaptation of 'Romance of 3 Kingdoms' - 'Chi Bi Zhi Zhan'. The confirmed casts so far are Chow Yun Fat as Zhou Yu, Tony Leung Chiu Wai as Zhuge Liang and Lin Zhiling as Xiao Qiao. Where is my Andy Lau?? I am a bit disappointed as there had been talks that he would be cast as Zhuge Liang - my fave historical figure. Alas. But my day brightens up as I read from one of the fan sites that MOST LIKELY, he will be holding a concert next year in HK. Yes, this time round, by hook or by crook, I will definitely go.

Backdated Entries - Apr to May

Finally, I have set my mind on starting a blog, after somehow been inspired by some friends..lol.

Many things happened in the past month manz. Though Apr is my month of birthday, but as in previous years, it is a month of torture. Topmost was the agonizing law exams! Never before had I hated studying so much. Juggling between work and the terrible exams was certainly no easy feat. I have undergone nights of insomnia because of this and to make it worse, the readings were sooo much and damn difficult to understand. Anyway, when finally Apr 25 (@1200) arrived, it was a jubilant moment for me. Relieved. Time to enjoy again. But then, I still felt a heavy load. Really hope that I can pass these exams. Crucial.

Apr was also the month that I got posted to Chops Room (have to stay there till end of June). Somehow, the work in there was in a messy state and the workload is forever never-ending. And the phones keep ringing non-stop which can get very irritating. I realize one has to be very meticulous and diplomatic ( cuz of leave applications and planning of rosters). Its hard to please everyone. Ever since I have been there, there is practically no time for me to go for my break too, unlike when i was at the ground zone. I guess I am still new there and reall y needs more time to familiarize myself . One thing good about being in the Chops Room is that time flies! Before you know it, its time to knock off! And also, I get a chance to know my colleagues better too. We get to interact and talk more often. ^-^

May03

Attended the WPS at Dover. After which, I met up with Shirleen and Rachel for dinner at Holland V. We were hesitant on where to go among the array of choices but we eventually settled for a romantic place which yet somehow has a spooky ambience. A refreshing change.

May04
Met up with YX and Jess. First (upon my insistence), we went to eat kaya toast at the Ya Kun flagship outlet at Far East Square. Then, we went to try out the special paper wok food (ok, whatever u call it.i 4got the name) at a Jap eatery and finally a tea session at Haagen Diaz. We specially chose the cushion seats so that we could sit more comfortably. All 3 of us never expected that we would chat (or crap) till so late..hehe..and YX was worried that she would have to climb the gate to her hostel since the gate was supposed to be locked at 11pm.

May 05-06@ chalet.
I went to the chalet organized by NWP commitee on friday night after knocking off from work. It was quite fun. We went for roller coaster rides at the Escape Theme Park, cycling, playing games ( and I got to learn a new game known as Gullotine)..etc. It was so funny that we rented bicylces for 1 hr but yet we spent most of that 1 hr snapping photographs. But on the first night, sleeping was a terrible experience. 6 of us had to share 2 pathetic mattresses on the ground floor and we were freezing. We slept at around 4 am plus but none of us could actually sleep in peace..and by 7 plus, we simply woke up. My back was aching. After the BBQ on sat night, I went back to work. Then I fell sick..haiz. MC for 2 days. But all in all, it was enjoyable.