that was a whole 365

Falling sick on the eve of eve isn't the best gift to end 2008 with. It was kind of a struggle when my alarm triggered this morning, but aching body & heavy head sets in so I could only call in for MC. I used to brag how fit I am cos I rarely fall sick. But ever since internship commenced, today was the third time. First was the very week I started work which I blamed the laborious hours under the sun for F1 race. Second was during the period I was so tied up with Autodesk event. Both was just plain serious flu & cough. This time round's bcos of the fever which makes me extremely uncomfortable despite rolling in bed the entire day. How do I hold the entire tmr at work, how do i hold the countdown at Hyatt? Pssst! I wanna join the fun at countdown de lah! :(


Christmas this year was memorable maybe bcos I have no memories of celebrating in the past years. I love gift exchanges, from shopping for the most suitable gift for that person to seeing his/her expression when he/she unwraps the gift. Definately worth the squeezing amongst the horrendous crowd at gift stores.

The first half of the eve was spent at a X'mas Lunch event held at O'learys. It was an indescribable feeling of fear when I came to know the news about the S'Flyer, & the heavy downpour on the actual morning. Reason being O'learys was located at S'Flyer & fear of the operation being affected was intense, and heavy rain which might really deter the group from taking the river cruise. Good thing the event went all well.
Dinner with srz & 1.66 (ho gave a miss becos of drew! haha) at Ichiban Sushi and without much plans plus the fact we didn't wanted to get stucked in the crowd in town, we headed back to my place in hope to count down peacefully. Wrong move! hahahahahhaha but anw, it was good chilling out & bunking in with each other. Love this feeling :)

Post x'mas at Fisherman's Wharf with chen & yan (jie was plcuking berries in Cameron Highland! haha) after our work. Lousy food but great company followed by Cafe Iguana before heading home because I had to wake up early for work the next day.

Then Sunday was gift exchange with Sukie. We were planning to settle at this Western restuarant at The Cathay but the queue was amazingly long so we head to Cartel with my fave freeflow bread loaf :) Thanks for the gifts specially flown in from Japan & i love my gift to you so so much! hahaha. The sad moment came when I made request to meet for lunch cos I wanna return home to catch the shows on cable tv.... to find out that those free channels got cut off. Right that day! So depressing can! No more channel surfing, no more taiwanese variety shows, no luck to catch the telecast of countdown 2009 in Taiwan :(

Thank You all for the presents :)


I'm seriously feeling very awful now. Hope tmr will be good.

Happy Golden Birthday to my best friend cum lovely sister.
SMOOCHES!
I wonder how it feels like to be a year end baby haha :)

Shadows of you surfacing, dreams with you returning

Hello,

Updates rolling in soon.
Cause I Believe
:)



xoxo,
Merry X'mas & Happy 2oo9!

Growing up but missing out

Hi,

The digital clock on my laptop reads 8:06 AM. It sure makes me sad listening to that song.

It seems to me that i am unable to create a smooth flow for what i have to say, so I'm just gonna blabber whatever that comes to my mind.

Life like every other thing, is a contradict itself. Right now, I hate growing up because of the clueless direction I am heading. But it's not like I have an option so i am practically living my life on a day by day basis which is what they called aimless. Well, actually this isn't my agenda so let's skip the sorrows. Afterall, family is still the best companion. Home is still the best place.

I met up with Sukie on Friday straight after my meeting for dinner at KR's. It's kind of funny when now, we are speaking in the switch position. Like once, all she talked about was JBP & i would shared with her the happenings in campus. She, having gone through what i am going through at work, and I, having gone through what she is going through in school just throw suggestions & opinions at each other. Time really flies, especially at this juncture, idky.

Work, sometimes I dread the mornings to a much extend. But then, the day just pass and a week. We were always bombarded with questions like 'How has things been going so far?', 'What have you learnt?', etc. What i truly think is useful about the internship is all the negative stuff we are going through. It's just a matter of time when we will be exposed to the ugly side of world. Well, not exactly only bad things luh. Rather, the working society, connections with people. It makes me grow up in the sense that i will think more than what i used to think in school, i understand that there are much more concerns for each issue. Soon, the 20 weeks will be gone. No matter how much i sometimes wished that Valentine's will be tomorrow, I will definitely miss every single thing i detest now.

I was browsing FaceBook just now which sometimes i don get what's so interesting with all those games people got so addictive to. What i like is because it gets my kaypoh hormones triggered! Seeing pictures of disney they uploaded, the feeling is just so weird. They were the people who sat beside you during lectures, gossiped with over lunch, went out with together. All in like half a year ago, and now they are at the other side of the universe, living in the magical world every kid in us loves. But i reckon I can never live alone abroad because I rely very much on my family, be it emotional or what.

Anyhow, I just d/led another photo editing program which i think it's so interesting even before i use it (becuase i've no new pics to edit). There's so much icons to play with!

Next week is sure gonna be busy. SRZ is flying :(

X'mas Party anyone?

No one knows.

PS. Picture heavy.


EPISODE ONE: CHEN'S 18 (+3)

The Birthday Girl. SO PRETTY!! :)


The TANGS



same faces on all 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


focus on the expression of the 2 little ones haha...


Your Wishes (ain't are our commands!)


SOOOOOO many prezzies!
& To Chen: Glad you love the board to the extent yan said u stared at it for so long, & also the 2nd board with all our childhood memories. Yes, to surprise you yet again as mentioned inside your letter, This Is For You! (which i personally think it's nice also.. hahahahah)
SMOOCHES :)


This little brat actually played cards with the 3 of us thru the night till 5am in the morning and still looked so energetic! He taught the 3 lao jie jie new games even. Damn smart!

EPISODE TWO: 1.66'S 18 (+1)

*all unable to open eyes bcos the flash is too bright!



you may have thought that it's a kid who took this pic for us which explains the low angle. But no, i don't get which she squat down to make it looked like chins are for free that we have double.. GEEZ :X



HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
(qh: sprain her neck, sq: knee ache, rz: eyelid swollen, m: face cramp)

Let's hope every day can be so wonderful...........

Our fond memories...

Pa & Ma along with Da Jiu, Dua Ghim went to Genting Highland for some getaway gambling session on Monday. Now, the thing is they never ever left the 3 of us alone (despite us being grown up). It has always been any one of us going overseas to Taiwan, HK, etc. I guess they were so worried we wouldn't be able to survive or eat well without them around, so on Sunday i got home in the afternoon to find lots of rations. My mum even boiled extra water and bottled it having to worry we don't know how to do it ourselves (well, perhaps yes for me). Anw, 2 days of sleeping in the master bedroom is shiok shiok and made waking up an even more dreadous thing on earth. On Tuesday, sis even rushed home from work and made yummy pasta for the 3 of us.
It wasn't much of a difference to me actually but sis says she missed them so much!
As always, the only way of them showing love & concern is by making us FAT, so papa bought loads of junk food back. There's this cookie which i thought wasn't too bad as i thought it would be. It even matches a lil to Famous Amos i swear!


Back track to last week, on Saturday was Chen's big 21 and I had to cab down from Sheraton Towers after work. Basically the entire day i was whining to srz how i wished to be there with them for the decorating & preparation. Believe it or not, I never had a birthday party my whole 19 years and I'm so looking forward to one! Glad the board touches her... few nights of effort paid off :)


If anyone would have seen on Facebook, u would know I took 45 mins to reach office for a 10-min bus ride from Paya Lebar on Tuesday after my meeting. I practically toured the whole of Tanjong Katong, went to East Coast Park area, even to Marine Parade. The worst isn't this. But i shan't disclose how dumb i am on that day. sheesh. Tuesday's not too good a day, for me and for srz.

Meanwhile, awaits more detailed updates.......

Shimmering stars, fallen.

WHY ISSIT THAT WHEN I SET MY HEART TO GO JOGGING ON THAT PARTICULAR DAY (LIKE TODAY & LAST SUNDAY), IT ALWAYS POUR LIKE PEE & POO! GEESHHHHHHHH

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Eating prawn mee as earlier as 9am on a Saturday morning, the first thing when you reach the office, was exactly what I did. Eating a lunch's portion of rice which prolly was the total of what i used to eat in a week is becoming a norm. I eat decent meals & proper food plus junk food everyday. I guess I would probably have tasted all the famous delicacies in Singapore by the end of my internship. It will be no wonder if you people can't recognize me 5 months later. No, 1.66, we wouldn't slim down, not anymore.


FRI (Manhattan, Indochine): SAT (Waraku, Yoga): SUN (Partyworld, Pasa Malam)

photofunia's kind of cool. we were experimenting in the office!
&&, 4 more months to go. . . . .

euphonious vow.

For a start, I've no kicks as to what to say. Today is finally a rest day at home & I'm slowly savouring the time I have. There're many things running thru my mind, as a grown-up who is supposed to give a thought about her future, as a child who is supposed to lighten the burdens of her parents, as a societal member (if there's a phrase like this?) who is supposed to be armed & ready for the crisis, as an intern staff who is supposed to give in her best during the 5 months to best prepare herself for the rocky roads ahead, as a friend who is supposed to provide encouragement & suggestions to others, as me who is supposed to give myself some positive self-talk & discipline.

We had a long chat with Mr Lim, or rather listening to him. The things he said makes total sense and is indeed inspiring. But what I hate most is this kind of feeling where I was hit with the same old question- What do I wanna do in the future? Simple reason being I have absolutely no ideas about it and not even bothered to truly give a thought. All I did perhaps was to run away from it, & keep mumbling grumbling "i duno wad to do".
Attitude & Discipline, I admire the him for his determination to do things he wanted to do. I know it's no point rushing myself for anything, because I know myself very well what my heart is thinking. The drive isn't here yet. I shall fine-tuned myself & set my heart for it. To begin with, a jog in the evening! :) (Cheese, looks like it's going to rain.)


Work is getting better but sadded sadsad Tim & Sam are leaving end of the month. I don't know if I should say it is only the 3rd week or should I said it has already been 3 weeks. The former because we still have a long 17 weeks marathon, the latter because it feels like I've been there for so long. Anyhow, we are still lucky that this period is so called peak season so we've chances to participate in more events. First up was a graduation cum mixology competition at Balaclava last Sunday. A taste of how an events run from a backstage point of view thou we did nothing much. There's much more to learn in time to come. Cheerios!

Other than these, my life so far is like a typical working adult. Waking up every morning hoping the alarm wont go off, hopping on the ever-so-packed train, dozing off on the bus, working, catching a movie/shopping/dining/catch up with friends/gossiping, got home fell asleep right at the moment u touch your bed and before you realised, the alarm went ringggggg again.


p/s the thunderstorm is scaring the freak outta me!

the happily-ever-after post

much like a breeze to even catch a glimpse

p/s Life's not like a movie. we can't replay nor rewind.

19 wishes of you.

24/09 Wednesday
I just drank a glass of Bordeaux or smth and I can feel the gastric juices gushing all directions. I was hoping i could sleep in earlier tonight bcos i'm so drained & there's many stuff to do tmr. Anw papa made dinner today- star potatoes, fries, fried har gau, chicken wings, grilled fish, beans, eggs. He's sucha great cook. My partner in the future must be too (giggles)! Caught Mamma Mia with mk & his 2 friends at AMK Hub just now. The show's great and i love the songs! His friends are equally funny haha. Headed to Sq2 with him to buy ingredients for his Korean meal (& he texted me few moments ago saying it was a failure haha!)

Oh, the masks are here. Tell me when y'guys wanna collect them :)


22/09 Monday
srz (mentally) dragged me to gym in the morning before headed for massive foot exercises tgt with 1.66 at orchard, bugis & ms. Damn, no more 1.50SGD to gym anymore haha. Had great time shopping tho I was really really tired. We were constantly in search of not-so-office-wear kind of office wear. AND i'm so freaking gek bcos i saw replica of the dress i bought for $20+ online everywhere n Bugis St. What's more disheartening is tht my.body.is.not.long.enough. :(


21/09 Sunday
Starbucks with Mavis while we waited for the Grand Prix briefing at Suntec. Our uniforms are awful. Good thing I'm posted to Gate 1A with hoho which is where all the VVIPs will enter thru woooo! Luckily the training ended before 7pm and had quick dinner with zzb at HK Cafe before celebrations at Long Bar. Great night, thank you i love y'guys!

pics at Facebook :)

20/09 Saturday
Simple dinner at Shokudo with sukie. Music Dreamer Live! cafe was really cool and we stayed till near closing. I was really surprised with the arrangements & efforts of sukie. It's really nice to sit there for hours listening to the lame jokes of the singers and their vocals. Thank you!

19/09 Friday
Delectable dishes at Soup Restaurant with family for combined celebrations for mama & I. :)

16/09 Tuesday
Tanning with Mavis at Sentosa. It was extremely sunny and shiok. Yummy lunch at Subway, wonderful window shopping, and ended with desserts at Ben&Jerry. I love tanning!


15/09 Monday
Sukie's 19th. So sorry I almost couldn't find the Tong Shui cafe. haha but still, Happy Birthday! 5 years and on :)

one, two, three.

i love you you love me we are happy family with a great big hug and a kiss from me to you:)


*blurps* i'm still super full from the finger-lickin'-gd dinner at Soup Restuarant.
=)


p/s. srz is lame!

Everything in life has a place (& when one thing goes)

I'm trapped in the 4-walls of mine for 2 days, feeling seriously bored. Except all other normal human routines, I've been watching Hot Shot (omg! super funny!), KHYY, reading, packing my room, day dreaming and nthg else..

There's so many things on my mind now. Putting on a front & acting the reverse way is just hoping to cover up how scared i actually feel. I may have thought of ways to salvage, but I don't have the courage to do so. And life at this stage isn't promising nor fun. We are often hit by the same few questions about our future. It's not up to me not to worry a tinge bit when some people may have alr lay a perfect path ahead. There were endless things I wished I have done, & stuff that I hope to do. That aside, I met a sec sch friend of mine a few days back on my way home. It's really nice to catch up with old friends, just so it feels the same while i chatted with Mr Tang on msn whom i've not spoke to for zillion years. haha, what i'm trying to put across is that i like this kind of feeling, of catching up with old mates.

I feel like eating sizzler! I wanna go tanning again next week! =)


Talk to me, you speak with me
Don’t sink before you rise baby, don’t fade away
You hesitate, you seem to wait
For all the time we had, feels like a world away

Who’s to say, we’ll be ok
We will make it through the night, don’t wanna wake up in this state
I just want us both to smile cause we’re the same

And I know that we’ll will never change
Look I bought your favourite ice cream, I don’t want to see it melt away
If you walk out now I don’t know if we could be the same baby
Just talk with me
Cause’ I want you to stay here with me
I want you to stay here with me

The true identity.

For once, my fingers shall be quick in editing and updating of recent events.

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Before that, I'd love to proudly announced that I finally finished watching 命中 after elephant years, I met up Ms.Teoh after elephant years, & I actually cleaned the elephant years of dusts off the mini fridge, washing machine, dish dryer area till bling*bling*!!! =)

I was on the phone with my sis ytd night, & she was bragging how cheap the stuff were in HK. I regretted not exploring enough last feb when I was there. Anw, she'll stock up my majorca eyeliner and fake eye lashes for me :)
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I LOVE THIS PIC! For all the matches and FEEL! haha =)

Ended off with lunch @ KimGary, shopping at CS....................

Thank you ah tut, ah tong(haha!) & ah kiew(haha!) for their hospitality.
They said welcome, & thank me for contributing to their country's economy for the 2 pairs of shoes, 2 boxes of egg tarts, & many many more.
& I'm in love with srz aft I see her drove. *BLUSH*

p/s. more photos will be uploaded on Facebook in due time. :)

For all the time we had feels like a world away

This isn't supposed to feel distant. We would have combed the whole of Chatuchak, cursed & swear at the atrocious weather, gotten rid of 1 kilo thru' extensive sweating.


To cheer myself up:

funny to me will do. HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


p/s. Dear Diary, you are TWO.