Always on my mind

Chelsea's Development

2008-11-26T15:11:00.003+08:00

Chelsea is now 2 mths plus, next week she'll be 3 mth old !
As of now, she can recognize me, papa, ah ma and yi po...she loves to talk to us. Every morning when she wakes up, she loves to make funny and cute sounds, and we'll respond by talking to her. Obviously we have no idea what the conversation is about, but somehow, it's really fun !
She also likes to stand. When we place her on our laps, she'll use her mighty legs to lift herself up ! When we feed her with the bottle, she'll open up both her hands and hold on to it.
Awww...life is so great with Chelsea around.

The Greatest Poo of All

2008-09-22T18:15:00.001+08:00

Being a mom really makes me worry abt the slightest thing.
Chelsea didn't poo for the entire day...i started to wonder whether she has constipation, why her tummy looks so bloated etc...and began to really worry worry worry...
Finally, just now, she POOED ! It was a big one....and I've never been happier seeing the poo and cleaning her up.

Welcome to Motherhood

2008-09-19T20:01:00.002+08:00

It's really funny how things turned out in the end.

I was so upset initially cuz my gynae told me he's going overseas for a conference during my due date ! Argh..how can that happen to me ? I was left with 2 choices: either induce baby at 38 weeks or i could wait till full-term, but be delivered by another gynae. I was totally confused. Part of me wanted to wait, but part of me wanted to be delivered by someone I'm familiar with.

The last check-up showed that my water level was getting low, so doc said I have to induce. Okie, so I was all set to go into hospital for the process on 5th Sept 10pm, so baby will be born on 6th Sept. But soemhow, baby has her own timing, or rather, God has a plan. I was so kan-jiong on 4th Sept night i thought my water bag broke. Kit Kit drove me to hospital, the nurses checked and told me my water bag didn't break. My doc told me to stay overnight so that he could just check me the next morning. Alright....then ! I started having contractions...blah blah blah, and after 12 hrs of labour, baby Chelsea was born on 5th Sept 2.54pm !

So, here I am, 2 weeks into Motherhood, and still surviving...Chelsea gave me a big smile this afternoon, and my heart almost melted. Didn't have time to take many photos yet, but surely, there'll be many chances in future. In fact, Chelsea looks a little different now. =)

Divine Intervention

2008-08-22T21:31:00.002+08:00

I cannot believe it...today everyone has been congratulating me. I'm gonna enjoy all the baby perks as everything has been back-dated to Aug 17th ! Wow...i certainly didn't expect this, but a pleasant surprise. God really heard my prayers.
And when i opened the fridge just now, i saw a pack of sweets that i bought in Hokkaido last yr. I was shocked. The first thing to hit me when i saw the pack is that God has planned my pregnancy right from the start, and He'd even named my child, just that I didn't realize....yupz, the name of the pack of sweets is called "CHELSEA"......

Missed

2008-08-20T19:06:00.002+08:00

So near yet so far...missed the enhanced baby perks completely. Missed the 4 mth maternity leave, extra 1k of cash bonus, and the Child Devt Account....*sad*......
36 weeks now, in fact, Chelsea can come out any moment ! I am disappointed, but i guess...nothing beats seeing my baby healthy and safe.

Pregnancy Ups and Downs

2008-08-03T16:31:00.003+08:00

So far so good, I have had quite a blessed pregnancy so far, thank God. But as i approach the last stage, my hands are like getting numb. Every morning when I wake up, i can't bend my hands, and it's getting into the way of my daily activities like holding utensils or marking books. Doc said it's normal, it'll disappear after delivery.
I just have to perservere...and i'm now approaching 34 weeks....really soon, I'll get to meet baby Chelsea.

Lucky Draw

2008-07-23T11:45:00.002+08:00

Just now, someone from S'pore Press Holdings called me. She started talking about this contest which I took part in during the Great SG Sale..(i took part in many actually).....then, i realized she was talking abt the "Guess the no of shopping bags in the car" contest, in which I've guessed correctly and won $100 shopping vouchers from Parkway Parade.
Actually, when she told me she's from SPH etc, my heart kinda stopped.....*I thought I had won a car*....
But nvm, maybe the vouchers can come into good use for baby Chelsea..=)

Marco Van Basten

2008-06-16T19:57:00.001+08:00

Since the Euro fever is here, i just want to share my favourite goal of all times by my favourite footballer...

Jing Jing De Ai (Silence OST) - Harlem Yu

2008-05-25T14:58:00.001+08:00

Currently one of my fav songs...

My Poor Kit

2008-03-02T16:30:00.002+08:00

Today, had a little scare from Kit Kit.
We were on our way to church, and since he's having a sore throat, he went over to see a doc first. Took his medicine and everything seemed fine, until suddenly, he felt his head swelling. He rushed over to the clinic again and doc confirmed it was a case of drug allergy. So poor Kit Kit had to have an injection and he was really swelling up like a red lobster. He was scratching himself throughout. It's so painful to see him like that.
Now, a few hrs later, the swelling had subsided, but he's still feeling weak and unhappy. Hope he'll get well soon.

Love....Japan

2007-12-31T19:43:00.000+08:00

It has been almost 2 weeks since I returned from Hokkaido/Tokyo, and it's taking me so long to post something abt this trip. Why ? Because I'm so in love with Japan that I don't know how to put it into words.

I've long heard abt how beautiful and unique Japan is, but one really has to be there to truly appreciate her "culture in modernity" type of beauty. I'm always amazed at how advance their technology is, how teens at Harajuku are so fashionable, yet at the same time, it's a country full of culture and grace.

Hokkaido is not only famous for its seafood, but it's really breath-taking in winter. Just imagine waking up everyday to pure white snow; everywhere you go, there's no traffic jams, people never horn; everywhere is covered in snow, and ultimately, the ski resort is totally unbelievable ! You just see snow-capped mountains all the time....Perhaps it's my first time travelling during winter, hence the excitement upon seeing snow, but there's just something abt Hokkaido that is so special and so beautiful.

Tokyo is a big city, but yet, it's an exciting city.....i stayed at a wonderful hotel with free shuttle bus service to Shinjuku station, making everything so much more pleasant and convenient. I didn't get to see Mt Fuji or Disneyland this time round cuz I only had 2 days...2 days to cover Tokyo ? Mission Impossible ! Hence, i could only manage some shopping places, but that's enough to keep me wanting for more.

It's the first time I actually felt like crying upon leaving a place. At Hokkaido airport while waiting for transit flight to Tokyo, there's this feeling of sadness...and at Narita airport, while waiting to come back to Singapore, I practically dragged my feet along. I just didn't feel like leaving.........

2008 is coming...and I'll like to visit Japan again.

Poisoned

2007-12-04T22:52:00.000+08:00

I started my first move in Dec 2005. I was madly in love with the Loewe Amazona, so off I went to the boutique. And true enough, I spent 2k on one....I told myself I will not buy anymore. One is enough.
But, I got my friend to get a Coach for me from the States this yr....*sheepish grin*...I mean, it's cheap in America, so don't waste the opportunity.
And then...just a few weeks back, I bought a LV....*gulp*
Nowadays, I like to browse their websites. I'll go http://www.louisvuitton.com/, http://www.dior.com/, www.gucci.com etc, my fingers somehow love to type such web addresses. Then I start to fantasize about those bags again...
Last night, my husband was talking to me, i answered "I was thinking abt LV and Gucci bags"
He said to me "I think you're poisoned. It's called LV poison."

More than Words

2007-11-13T08:41:00.000+08:00

Over the past week, I've experienced an emotional roller coaster that I didn't expect. First, it was surprise, followed by joy, then it turned to fear, and eventually disappointment and sadness.
I only managed to go back to work after one week's MC, and although some colleagues didn't ask me what happened, i was touched beyond words when they presented me with $200 worth of Eu Yan Sang vouchers . I really and truly didn't expect them to do such a thing, and i teared as i looked at the wonderful gift. It's not so much of the gift that I'm happy abt, it's more of the people that I'm touched by.
I'm blessed to have such beautiful people to work with, and I am thankful for a wonderful working envt that makes everything better.

It's Confirmed !

2007-08-07T20:26:00.000+08:00

Yipppeeeee...my trip to Hokkaido is confirmed ! Was so worried that couldn't make up the min grp no for departure..went down to the agency today wanting to check about extension in Tokyo...and chanced upon that there are already 18 pp who signed up for the trip on another dept date. So....we changed our dept date ! *hee hee*
We also sent in our request for extension in Tokyo...hope the airline can give us an answer asap.....
Oh man, 4 more mths to Hokkaido......=))))))))

Winter Wonderland

2007-08-04T16:01:00.000+08:00

We booked a tour to............Hokkaido for our Dec trip !
I am looking forward to the different experience...at first was thinking abt Melbourne/Tasmania.....but suddenly Japan pops into the picture. I wanted central Japan, but Kit Kit has been there, so I'll have to give it a miss first and take Hokkaido instead. But i think it'll be fun....imagine snow, skiing, seafood ramen...*slurps*
Just keeping my fingers crossed, cuz the trip wun take place if less than 15 people sign up for it.

永远..学友

2007-07-15T19:12:00.000+08:00

相隔上一场演唱会的时间有5年之久，终于在7月13日再度看到张学友。
在演唱会上，他唱了一首首经典名曲，例如“只想一生跟你走、每天爱你多一些、吻别、情网、情书、一千个伤心的理由”等等等......每一首都唱得很用心，每一首都唱出了许多人的回忆。他自己也说，希望自己的歌曲能够唤起大家的回忆。当他在唱“一路上有你”时，我竟然想起中学时代的朋友们和那段美丽的时光。想着想着，我竟然被他的歌声和我的回忆感动得哭了。
那一晚所看到的是非常令人感动的。他的演唱会没有15或16岁的小妹妹，有的是一群上了年纪的朋友和上班族。然而，大家却很听话，拿着荧光棒、挥着手跟着音乐摇摆。灯光暗下来时，整个体育馆满满的人，挥动着手里的荧光棒，欢呼声此起彼落，我好感动。
听过学友唱LIVE的人，是不会后悔的。虽然周杰伦是属于这个年代的，但对我来说，学友是属于永远的。

Another teacher in the family

2007-07-15T19:08:00.000+08:00

Kit Kit is now officially a teacher ! This was taken at his Convocation on 10th July at NIE.
Welcome to the world of teachers !

面包香

2007-06-11T17:39:00.000+08:00

近年来，很多高档的面包店象雨后春笋般，在我国四面八方冒起。当然，这里头有大家熟悉的“面包物语”。这些店都是开放式的，格调让人耳目一新。面包的名字也非常别出心裁。因此人人趋之若骛，这些店的生意都特别好。
也许，我是怀旧的。我当然也会光顾这类面包店，但不知道为什么，我还是喜欢旧式面包店。那种很简单，很古老，很传统的面包店。他们卖的面包，种类没那么多，但一定会有我爱吃的叉烧面包。那一粒叉烧面包，握在手里，让我无限感动。
其实，不止是面包店，其他东西，我也是喜欢旧旧的。家具、用品、餐厅、我都爱旧式的。我就好比是一个70年代的人，但却活在20世纪里。旧的东西对我来说，很有味道和纪念价值。它们有着那一个年代的故事，有着那一个年代人的情感。可能，一部分的我很想回到从前，回到那个凡事都天真的年代。
我们这些人，握着这些旧式物品时，就好像握住了某个年代的回忆。

2007-06-10T21:05:00.000+08:00

刚刚看完了港剧“溏心风暴”，其中有些情节让我感触良深。
话说，有两位主人翁常在心和Alfred, 他们是对恋人。本来，他们应该是天生一对的，但是，再好的男人却也抵不过美色的诱惑。Alfred竟然和常在心最好的朋友发生了暧昧的关系，还把她蒙在鼓里。到了最后，东窗事发，常在心当然非常伤心。结果，这段三角关系不了了之；常在心和Alfred不再联络对方，而第三者也无颜面对他们，选择了逃避。
就这样，过了几年。常在心心中的伤痛也随着时间的流逝慢慢退去。后来，大家再度重逢。常在心每次看到Alfred，都很想告诉他其实她已经原谅了他，而Alfred也很想问常在心是否已原谅他。但是，两人始终没勇气说出口。后来，常在心原谅了她的好朋友。在这位好朋友的鼓励下，常在心终于决定发一封电邮给Alfred，告诉他她已经原谅了他。
Alfred有个坏习惯，就是喜欢闯红灯。就在常在心发电邮的那个晚上，Alfred发生车祸。在他爬出车子的那一刻，他竟然不是赶到医院让医生救治，而是打电话给常在心，告诉她打官司的一些要点。由于常在心在打一宗很重要的官司，因此Alfred这几晚都在帮她想点子。在电话的另一端，常在心并不知道Alfred出事了，她一想起自己原谅了Alfred，就对自己笑；而Alfred对自己出车祸的事也一概不提。直到Alfred断气的那一刻，他还是不知道常在心已原谅了他。
当常在心知道Alfred去世后，整个人差点崩溃了。她很气自己，让Alfred带着遗憾离开。她一直都不能原谅自己，直到她身边的好朋友溏至安把她骂醒后，她才振作起来。
后来，常在心和溏至安结婚。因为这个男人，从认识她那一天起，就一直在身边支持和鼓励她。当然，常在心不可能忘记Alfred，但她也渐渐发现，眼前这个男人才能照顾她一辈子。Alfred曾在自己的部落格写过：“直到有一天，常在心能真正放下悲伤，我无论在哪里，都会笑着流泪。而这些眼泪，就会变成彩色的雨，逗常在心笑。”最后的结局就是常在心和溏至安在雨中快乐地跳舞。
我看了整部戏，尤其是常在心和Alfred这个部分，我的心被抽了一下，眼泪不停地流。在现实生活中，有多少人因为没勇气说或做某些事情，而可能造成一辈子的遗憾？有多少人的爱情，因为有了遗憾，才变得完美？又有多少人爱的是一个人，嫁的又是另一个人呢？
若你很想对某人说些什么，就鼓起勇气说吧！不要让自己或他人的生命留下遗憾。若你的另一半真的不是你最爱的那个，那你应该感到庆幸，在茫茫人海中，你失去了一个，却还能找到另一个人和你相守到老。
那天晚上，我看着我的另一半，忽然觉得自己很幸福，因为我有他爱着。

Yet another Trip

2007-05-25T20:55:00.000+08:00

Ok...tomorrow I'm off to Taiwan !
I'm bringing 9 girls to Taiwan, together with S'pore Press Holdings. It's a trip organized by them called 早报游学乐。We'll be going to Taipei, Tai-zhong, and there'll be farm stays, school immersion and last day, we're going 西门町for shopping !
I really hope i can do some shopping this time round cuz the last trip to China, I didn't get to do much at all.
The only thing that's not so fun is the separation from my husband for 9 days...*sad*

Love from Above

2007-05-09T19:44:00.000+08:00

Today something happened and made me realize that I'm still much loved by the Almighty.
As i was reversing my car into a lot this morning in school, I heard a loud bang ! This parent had banged into me without seeing that I was reversing.
We got down and started talking. The min she saw me, she couldn't apologize enough. In the end, she arranged for me to go to her workshop for repair and that she will pay for all the damages. She even made special arrangement for the mechanic to send the car back to my doorstep, so that it won't pose any inconvenience for me to travel back to collect the car.
I was touched by her thoughtfulness. Though upset that the car was injured, but it was a blessing in a sense cuz not only did they repair the car body, they also polished and waxed the car for me. Now, it's like brand new again !
My friend said to me, " Thank God for making something bad into something sweet". Yes, indeed. I was very much administered to by this line said by her. I was surprised that I was so calm this morning despite what happened, and what the parent did was beyond my expectations.
I realized God has been so kind and loving towards me. I started crying and praying to God and thanking Him. I was disobedient and resented God due to some things that happened in the past, but today, I came to realize His love is amazing beyond description. It's been such a long time but i felt the familiar love and comfort in my heart today.
It's like, love lost found again.

A Call from the States

2007-04-04T06:58:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was my birthday, and just when i was feeling sad that it was gonna be over soon, my HP rang. It showed an unfamiliar number, but i picked it up nevertheless. To my surprise, it was Vivian ! She actually called from USA to wish me a "Happy Bday" !!!
My friendship with her dated back to Sec Sch days, whereby there was a period i was mad abt basketball. We ended up playing at the CC under my old place, and then we'll go to her grandma's place for lunch b4 going to school together. Our friendship grew, and i felt esp touched when she made herself available during the time whereby some unhappy things happened to my family.
I feel so blessed and happy to have a friend like her to constantly look over me. I guess the saying is true: One doesn't need to have many friends, just one or two true ones will be enough.

Changing Lover

2007-03-24T20:25:00.000+08:00

This is my brand new lover...a red hot Honda Jazz...=)

As for this, i was actually quite reluctant to give it up, as he's powerful and cool, but he's proving too expensive to maintain. Thus i switched to the Jazz...adds a little funk into my life.

Being Serious

2007-02-13T20:44:00.000+08:00

Of all things that I'm being serious about (family, work, friends etc), this is something which I'm surprised to hear.
Was at my godma's place with the CNY goodies that I've bought...
Kenneth: Ah girl, you're so serious about CNY !
The other day, i told my husband I will be going for my facial and pedicure and hair-cut in preparation for CNY, and he also said, " You're so serious abt CNY !"
Yupz...i guess i am. I like CNY. It's really funny i know, but I love those loud Chinese songs you hear when you step into shopping malls during this period of time, and i love doing all the New Yr shopping for the goodies and groceries.
Either I'm an auntie or I'm from another era (as my husband loves to say)

2007-01-25T20:10:00.000+08:00

Did one of those funny quiz at "Blogthings", and found out I'm the following Pocky flavour:

Your attitude: fun and lighthearted

Unique and unforgettable

You are cutie everyone falls for

Bye Bye Miss Heng

2006-12-30T18:01:00.000+08:00

Miss Heng's farewell dinner took place on 28th Dec at Orchard Hotel grand ballroom. It was a night where old girls, ex teachers, old classmates all met up together to celebrate and give our best wishes to one of the greatest principals of all times.
Who is Miss Heng ? She took on the job of Principal of SCGS in 1979, and retires in 2006, making it 27 yrs of super long service. I was terrified of her when i entered Sec1, but soon to realize that she is actually a caring, loving yet firm Principal. She always made sure the correct values are taught and carried by SCGS girls. She gives us all her love.
She was my Principal when i was a student, and still my Principal when i entered teaching. With her around, there's always a sense of warmth and security. We are so protected by her. It came as no surprise that all of us cried when she announced her retirement.
The school choir composed a song entitled "My Principal". Here's the lyrics:
*My Principal
The foundation of the School
How you did it, we don't have a clue
The exercise book that fell from the sky
As Miss Heng was passing by
The cement that came from the call
Now we have a hall school life's a ball
Goodbye's not the end
We will see you yet again
Because you are our friend, our Principal
My Principal
Nurturing students, that's your flair
You pour in your love and all your care
Though we may be too much to bear
And you have grown lots of white hair
But you still look twenty, I swear, my Principal
Friends may not meet all the time
But we share memories that will bind
In gems of history we'll find, Our Principal
Indeed, we all love Miss Heng, and Miss Heng will always be Miss Heng.

Merry Xmas

2006-12-26T19:04:00.000+08:00

This is a hamper of SK2 products worth $1000,
courtesy of TANGS Beauty Hall of
Fame lucky draw.
*BEAM*

HK encounters

2006-12-18T18:42:00.000+08:00

It was such a lovely trip to HK this time round. I went alone in 2001, and now 5 yrs down the road, with Kit Kit beside me, this is one of the most wonderful trips of my life.

To make things very much better to begin with, we were upgraded to Business Class on Cathay Pacific ! Yupz...when i handed them my boarding pass, the lady said, "oh, you have a change in seat"...and zipped me and Kit Kit off to the Biz class section ! Woo Hoo ! And to top it all, cuz the night before our departure was the Star Awards....i kept telling kit kit that maybe one of the TVB stars wil take the same flight with us back to HK. He thinks I'm crazy...but but...Xuan Xuan was really sitting behind us ! Ahhhh.too bad i only realized when we were getting off the plane, but it sure was a good thing to start the trip.

And our hotel (Nathan Hotel), though small, gives me a cosy feeling. The people are very nice too, and the convenient location (3 min from Jordan MTR) makes everything so much more possible. We managed to catch 3 TVB shows every night. "高朋满座，东方之珠，赌场风云". Cool !
Disneyland is small, but that being my first Disneyland experience, I really dun mind.

All in all, we managed to hit Disneyland, Ocean Park, Mong Kok (all the streets of shopping), Tsim Sha Tsui, Ave of Stars, Causeway Bay, ate desserts at 许留山, ate dim sum at 莲香楼 etc etc...

Just some pics to share with all.

I simply have to take this 2 pics..my long awaited show with my 2 top fav actors.

This was taken on the escalators from Central to Mid-levels...finally had dinner at SOHO area.

Since I can't meet the real guy, might as well take a pic of his hands...

Yeah....finally..Photo with Donald Duck !

Please U-turn carefully

2006-11-24T20:35:00.000+08:00

This incident happened this morning and made me boil when i think of it.
I was on my way to a course at Sims Ave...happily driving along. I was coming down a straight road, and 2 lanes merged into 1. Of course, there's a 3rd lane to my right. So, imagine the picture. Ahead of me is 3 lanes, of which 2 are merging lanes, and I was travelling along the left most of the merging lanes.
THENNNNNNNN.....this driver had to make a u-turn. Where ? On the oppsite side of the road. U-turn to where ? Onto my side of the road. Is it a good U-turn ? NOOOOO ! She made such a wide turn that she cut into my lane that I was travelling on ! And what made me mad is the fact that I was coming down fast, and she should have better judgement not to turn till i've passed.
That's not the end. I did an emergency brake, and by the time my car stopped fully, and by the time she had made her slow and dangerous u-turn, we nearly hit. I was soooooooo pissed. I horned many many many times, flashed at her many many times, and from the mirror, she made some hand signals at me.
Was i one to be trifled with ? Of course not. I drove right up to her, pulled beside her, and gave her double.
What a way to start my day.

More Pictures of China

2006-11-14T21:39:00.000+08:00

This is taken outside 岳王庙。It's a place to pay tribute to the late hero 岳飞。

This is a picture taken at night at 上海滩。

These are just some of the beautiful trees lining the bank of West lake.

One of the beautiful parks that we went to.

10 days in China

2006-11-06T21:04:00.000+08:00

I've always wanted to go China....esp when there's a saying "上有天堂，下有苏杭"...i've finally seen for myself the beauty and tranquility of these 2 places during my 10 days of school immersion programme.
It was a good learning experience. It's a chance to see how schools in China teach their students. The people there are very friendly, very hospitable. I can't get used to the food in the hostel though, but food in Shanghai is good..
It's a trip without much shopping, i was so tempted by the shops along 豫园in Shanghai...i think i will go there again in future, just for a shopping trip heheh...

Mos Dog

2006-09-20T19:04:00.000+08:00

I've always love Mos Burger. I like their soft fries (yup, i like soft type, not the hard & cripsy type), and I esp love their teriyaki chicken burger. In fact, that has been the only thing on my menu each time i go....until....yesterday......
I took a risk and decided to try their hotdog...and my gosh, i never did regret my choice ! It was yummmmmmy !! I mean, i've always gone to Orange Julius for hotdog, but Mosdog is really rather good too ! The suasage is so hot and crunchy...n the chopped onions..ooo la laaaaaa...
Now i have something else to eat @ Mos Burger...*slurp*

2006-09-09T21:36:00.000+08:00

So fast, the 1 week break is coming to an end, and next week marks the start of term 4, which will be a super short and busy term for us. But never mind, I'm so looking forward to Dec, for i've booked tickets to...HONGKONG !
I love Hongkong...anything abt Hongkong...the shopping, the food, the actors and actresses of cuz ! I really pray hard that I will get to meet someone there, it'll be such a bonus if i can see 梁朝伟，
刘德华，金城武，吴彦祖，陈豪，郑秀文....IF I CAN......I may just faint from bliss if i can come up so close to either one of them...i mean, the face to face, super close type....hahaha
Actually, we were deciding between HK and Taiwan, were even thinking of going both places ! But then again, budget budget....so, when hubby asked me which of the 2, i st away say HK...i mean, we haven't been to Taiwan actually, but when i have to choose, my heart still goes to HK....dunno why, maybe watched too many HK serials =)
So, i'm so counting down to my trip.....13 more weeks, 91 more days....

Crocodile Hunter no more

2006-09-04T22:00:00.000+08:00

Oh dear ! The ever famous crocodile hunter Steve Irwin is dead ! He was stung by a stingray while filming an underwater documentary and the sting punctured his chest it seems.
Quite shocked and sad...his prog is one of my fav shows..
*sigh*

Quarrel again

2006-09-01T19:46:00.000+08:00

I'm feeling super pissed, with none other than my mom.
I bought a very sweet kebaya -like top today at only $19 ! It was a steal, cuz usually such tops are really expensive. The only bad pt is that there's a slight opening at the sleeve which can be mended back easily. I happily asked my mom to mend it for me and she had to say things like, "Are you stupid ? why buy and come back n mend ?" "You everyday also buy, buy everything, buy in S'pore, buy overseas...like that where you got money ?"
I'm really tired of all these nagging..i merely asked her for a favour and she had to return me with such . Hello...i'm 28, i am earning and i'm not using her money, why am i still being controlled about the time i reach home and the things i buy ?
I was so angry i went to the room and slammed the door shut. I have enough.

Can you Park ?

2006-08-29T19:55:00.000+08:00

I'm in a super foul mood today. Allow me to vent my frustrations.
I was walking to my school car-park when something horrendous greets me..i saw that the front left side of my car was smeared..and scratched...the scars were rather deep...paint work dropped off...luckily the lights were ok. My heart bleeds when i saw the car being tortured this way.
The person must have hit my car when he/she was trying to reverse into the lot, or when trying to get out of the lot. Yes, traffic can be very bad esp during school dismissal time. It is actually rather hard to shift in and out...it takes SKILLS...but sadly, the person who hit my car today has NO SKILLS...
What makes me super upset is the fact that he/she just ran off like that. Talk abt responsibility. How to teach this to kids when adults behave this way ?
Pleeeeeeeesssssseeeeeeeee, don't drive if you can't park. Go and take some parking lessons before hitting the road. It'll do everyone some good.

Time to do something

2006-08-20T19:22:00.000+08:00

Yeah ! I signed up 4 a Kick-Boxing course at West Coast CC today and the 1st lesson will start on 17th Oct !
I'm so looking forward to it. I've taken Kick-Boxing at Amore Fitness b4 and i loved it ! I know the hype is yoga nowadays, but i've tried it and i simply don't like it. Maybe it's because i find it very hard to stretch and stay calm. I mean, everyone is super focused and quiet in the yoga class and I can't help but wanna move here move there. I can't sit or stand still and just stretch ! So, from then on, i decided yoga is not for me.
Anyway, i didn't wanna go Amore etc anymore cuz it's very ex. I happily found one at West Coast CC, only $60 for 8 lessons ! And majority of the lessons are during the sch hols, so very gd for me !
I love to eat, i hate to run.....so, i guess going kick-boxing is better than doing at all.
*wink*

2006-08-14T19:56:00.000+08:00

I'm feeling kinda stressd....
Happened to SMS a fren whom i haven't talked to for quite some time, asked him if he has any plans to be a daddy soon, and he replied, "I have a 10 mth old baby boy already."
Then, read another fren's blog...she declared herself pregnant as well.
My school-mate who got married half a yr later than me, who's now teaching in the same school as i am, is also pregnant!
WHY IS THE WHOLE WORLD PREGNANT ??????????????
I'm so stressed....all my relatives are asking me when i'm gonna give birth...i really don't know...and i'm so stressed abt this topic. Part of me wants a baby, but part of me still want to enjoy life...
*ARGH*

Keeping the dreams alive

2006-08-03T19:00:00.000+08:00

On Mon 31st July, I went for the retirement dinner of our Sec Sch VP Mrs Florence Phuah. Yap, for those SC gals out there, Mrs Phuah has officially retired, after 33 yrs of service in SCGS.
It was a night of laughter and memories shared, with many old teachers, friends of the Alumni, Board of Directors etc...but something that Mrs Phuah said left a deep impression in my heart, and I couldn't agree more.
During her speech, she said, " Once you're a part of SCGS, SCGS becomes a part of your life. "
Indeed, how true it is !
And i'm sure many of my old school mates out there will agree. I think my school is a rare gem. It is a school that strives to preserve her culture, her tradition, despite having to move with the change of times. This is what makes her special, the jewel of Emerald Hill, and now, the jewel of Dunearn.

NDP 2006

2006-07-16T13:13:00.000+08:00

Brought the P5 girls to NE show yesterday (National Education show). It was amazing !
Somehow, i really like this yr's NDP, and it was really touching to see the whole stadium covered in a sea of red. It made the whole place so Singapore !
Of cuz, there were the usual parade, the fireworks, the show, the Red Lions (my fav) and the F16 fighter planes.
I only managed to reach home at 10.30pm, ate my dinner at 11.15pm, but i had fun though i was tiring.

Gown Fitting

2006-07-15T10:59:00.000+08:00

Went along to Vivian's gown fitting last night. Actually, was kinda tired after a long day's work, but the thought of seeing her and Yvonne kept me awake.
It's such a joy to see Vivian putting on the gown. I've always prayed that she'll find someone nice and sweet, for she herself is nice and sweet. Indeed, God is great, for He's led Ben to her, and i think they'll have a beautiful marriage blessed with God's love.
It's dinner and more catching up with them after the fitting session. As i left for the carpark, it's rather late, so Yvonne said, " SMS me when you reach your car."
A casual remark, but it let me went home with a smile.

Start Saving

2006-07-13T17:32:00.000+08:00

Recently, I've started using skincare brands found in Watsons/Guardian...i've stopped buying stuff from those cosmetic brands...
I really think i need to start saving, and the best and 1st way to start is through my skincare products. I did some simple calculations, and realized how much i could have saved over de yrs if I've used cheaper skincare...one cleanser from Bioessence is maybe around $8, whereas one from Origins is $33, and if one is to get more up-class brands like SKII, it's $69 for their treatment cleanser. See ? Look at the amt i've spent over the yrs !! And my skincare regime is like 4-5 steps...cleanse-tone-serum-moisturise...so, what on earth have i done ???
Oh well, i need to get used to it. I think it's just a matter of time...i used to feel like i'll have outbreak etc if i switch to economical skincare, and it did kinda happened (mildly), as i think my skin is too conditioned to comfort and high-class products. But it turns ok overtime. So i guess it's just me and my mindset.
Anyway, i think Olay Total Effects is rather good...heheee..=)
Just hope I'll stick to my resolution and see some savings on the way.

We are the Champions

2006-07-10T19:46:00.000+08:00

What a night ! Or should i say morning ?
When France scored the penalty, i was devastated...i shut my eyes and didn't feel like watching anymore...but Kit Kit says, "Still early"....then, Italy equalized ! That was such a moment of relief and joy for me !
Seriously, I think penalty shootout is not a very nice way to end a competition, for usually, lady luck somehow plays an impt role, skills is more secondary. And knowing that Italy had to go to a penalty shootout with France was bad news...as Italy has never been lucky in this area. They lost 4 out of 5 shootouts. In 1994, they lost to Brazil in the finals, and poor Baggio was like the most hated and scorned person ever for his kick that flew up into the sky. I held my breath throughout the whole shootout, and i was so overjoyed when they won it this time round. My mom said i jumped till the whole house was shaking. A bit exaggerating, but yes, i was too thrilled...
I have been an ardent fan and supporter of Italy since Sec1. Yes, i know i've said i also support Holland, but the main reason was because of the coach Van Basten haha, but i do know that it's not easy for a young team like them to win this time round. Anyway,even before i started watching EPL, i was watching Italian league, that's how i got to know players like Van Basten etc...somehow, out of so many European teams, i only have eyes for Italy. Of cuz, their hot looks and hot bods are just some of the factors...i am most impressed by their defence. They used to play defensive football, but it's good to see them attacking more this WC. But at the same time, their defence is still solid, with Cannavaro as the main pillar of strength. This Italian team is one of the best and most balanced team ever, and i really think they deserve to win the trophy.
This is a team that I've been supporting since so many yrs ago, and it was such immense joy to see them lift the trophy this morning.
How i wish i was there to witness this moment live !
What a month ! It's all ended too fast....i don't really know what to watch anymore..besides my CSI dosage, i've been watching WC non-stop everyday for the past month. I've been marathoning till 5am every morning for the past month. Now, i have to wait for 4 more yrs.
Whatever it is, Italy has won, and i think i'll never forget the night's events and joy for a long long time.
Below are some wonderful moments captured:

Buffon the world's best and most expensive goal-keeper

Cannavaro, Italy's captain and solid defender. Also won the FIFA silver ball award. Ironically, the golden ball award went to Zidane who was shown the red card.

And last but most importantly, the World Cup belongs to ITALY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-07T20:03:00.000+08:00

Kit Kit always says i'm from another era...why ? cuz the people and things i like are all from the past. Eg, i only like soccer players from the past, and i've been watching World Cup moments on channel 27 everyday....i've watched so many times (they somehow keep repeating), that i can even memorize what they're gonna say next.
I really don't know why, but my mind is still filled with Roberto Baggio, Dennis Bergkemp, Van Basten (of cuz) etc etc...it's like, they are from like the 80s, and maybe early 90s, now people are talking abt Christiano Ronaldo, Caca, Rooney, Messi, Klose, Ballack...blah blah blah...why i didn't mention Beckham ? Cuz he's not as young and generation Y as these players. I first saw Beckham when i was in JC1, and i liked him immediately.
Anyway...of all these young and upcoming stars...nobody caught my eye....maybe the closest is Shevchenko...but he's not too young......so maybe i simply belong to the past.
Oh well, i'm quite in love with Shevchenko actually.....

2006-07-06T18:56:00.000+08:00

Have you ever wondered what our parents will say to us when they're old ?
Have we wondered what we may say to our children when we are old ?
Take a look at this link http://parentswish.com

Flickr

2006-07-05T20:12:00.000+08:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

2006-07-05T06:57:00.000+08:00

I'm in elation today........
I watched only the first half of the match, fell asleep, then suddenly at 5.30am...i heard people screaming "goal" !! so i quickly woke up n switched on the TV, and to my happiness, Italy was leading 1-0 at extra time. In fact, 29min into extra time....just when Germany was trying to get an equalizer, Italy somehow managed to flick the ball over to their side again, and Del Peiro netted in the winning goal...all these in 2 min, all these in extra time, all these that broke the Germans' hearts.
I was screaming all the way...simply too happy for words. Pure class !
Italy go go go !!

2006-07-04T19:30:00.000+08:00

I can't do anything today...my whole mind is on the BIG match tonight....It's a torture....
Just wanna say.....ITALY ALL THE WAY !!!!!
ITALY WILL WIN !

My last hope

2006-07-03T18:52:00.000+08:00

With Holland, Argentina, England out.....i can only pin my hopes on Italy now...
I am a no 1 fan of Italy and Holland, thus heart-break for me when Holland was kicked out by Portugal. Luckily, Italy made it all the way...but it's a bit worrying as they'll be meeting Germany...personally, i think Italy is a more well-rounded team, with good attackers and solid defence. However, it's a tough fight, esp when you're fighting against the host country....esp when the host country is getting better and better. Gone are their days of boring soccer, now they're playing soccer at quite a fast speed...which is a refreshing change, and a pose a tough challenge to Italy.
Wed 3am....i'll know if Italy will go through.
Till then....

Evil thoughts

2006-06-30T20:55:00.000+08:00

It's been a long long time since i've been to Fong Seng...so i suggested to go there for dinner tonight. This proved to be a wrong decision altogether.
Obviously there's no parking lots along Fong Seng, so we parked along the side of the road. Halfway, a man came shouting, "Summon Summon!".....so, Kit Kit rushed to the car. Of cuz he had to do the running. I can't run in my heels and skirt anyway....but too bad, already issued...letter will come 2 weeks later.
Ha...most expensive meal of the week....and what makes me mad is what the summon uncle told Kit Kit. He said someone staying at the private houses along the road called him to come, as the cars were obstructing their houses.
HELLO?????? As far as i can see, we were all careful not to park in any way obstructive to them coming in and out of their houses !! So, either they're too free nothing to do, or they simply like to sabo people who went there to eat.
Highly irritating.

2006-06-26T20:32:00.000+08:00

I feel lousy and disappointed...Holland lost to Portugal.
It was a very firy match....4 red cards, 16 yellow cards....so much tension on the field...It's true that Portugal has paid a high price for this win.
I feel sad cuz this will be the last time I'll be seeing Van Basten..wonder when i'll see him again...he'll not appear on my TV screen anymore...maybe 4 yrs later, the next World Cup? I am sure Holland will do better next time round.
1 thing i've noticed abt him is his elegant and calm composure. Despite his team losing, he kept his cool. He's so unlike other coaches who'll jump up and down, shouting at the players....he's simply too cool for words. Kit Kit always say he wears such tight-fitting shirt. Well, he is so hunky and has a good bod, so why waste it ?
Elegant and composed, that's my guy.
Where Van Basten is, there my heart is also...

2006-06-17T20:14:00.000+08:00

It was pure agony watching the Dutch play yesterday.
They were so good and the first 2 goals were fantastic, beautifully crafted...then, 2nd half was dominated by Ivory Coast. Oh gosh....i was like jumping in front of the TV, can't wait for the match to end, so that my Holland can proceed to the next round.
Seriously, with such a strong opponent like Argentina, they'd better do something about their defence. Suddenly, the whole world is talking abt Argentina..
Please....i can't wait for the Holland-Argentina match...it'll be a big match...and though I'll still be rooting for Holland, I must say, it's not gonna be easy beating Argentina.
With this World Cup fever going on, my life is now upside down. i wake up at 12noon almost everyday, then it's all the way to 5am...then the circle begins again...even Kit Kit was saying, his whole mind just keep thinking abt soccer...ya, me too.

2006-06-16T23:05:00.000+08:00

The match has just ended. A breathtaking score of 6-0.
Absolutely stunning performance by Argentina. Simply such a delight to watch them play. The skills, coordination, team-work, techniques....superior.
A show of 5-star football.
Absolutely awesome.

We are 1

2006-06-16T19:52:00.000+08:00

On 16th June 2005, Kit Kit and I officially got married at Marriott Hotel. So today marks our 1st wedding anniversary. When he asked where i'll like to go to celebrate, I replied, "ZOO!". He wasn't too shocked, cuz I've been bugging him to go zoo eversince dunno when...and finally, we went to the zoo today. We spent some quality time there, walking talking and looking at animals.
We even managed to catch the elephants show !
And I didn't request for any romantic candlelight dinner. Instead, I just opted for KFC, the Superman returns buddy meal. I really miss those times whereby school will bring us on excursions, and we as school children usually can't wait to go Macs or KFC...hence, we had KFC, to my request.
Zoo has changed quite a bit. I guess it's not a place that you'll go every now and then, unless you have kids of cuz. But i do like to visit the zoo. It's a rather cool place, and it'd undergone a facelift. So, do go there if you have a chance. A different way to spend the day.

And here's a departing shot.
Congrats, we're 1 yr old.

Blue Hero

2006-06-13T21:51:00.000+08:00

Holland did not put up a super impressive show during their opening match, but nevertheless, I'm just glad that they have secured the vital 3 points, and that I've finally seen my Marco Van Basten. kit kit says he'd aged...obviously ! But he's still my fav knight in orange.
Anyway, Italy played well. I watched till 4 plus in the morning, hence i was a bit giddy today. But all is worth it. I'll be staying till the same time again to watch Brazil again this morning.
Well, the match between Italy and Ghana was fast and good...I think Italy has one of the strongest defence in the world, not to mention skills, and to top it all, they have some of the most handsome men in the world.

How can anyone resist such a team ?

And my fav among all is Totti

Take a Bow

2006-06-13T17:31:00.000+08:00

I read in a travel book that people in Thailand are very polite. They will greet you with a friendly smile, and put their hands to their chins to greet you "Sawatikat"...(whatever how you spell it ? ) Actually, frankly, I was rather skeptical about it. How friendly can one be ? It turns out i was very wrong.
They are really friendly people. Everyone i see, from the hotel staff to the salesgirls in the malls to the cab drivers, they are one lot of friendly people. Though they can't speak perfect English, they try to make a conversation with you. If you ask me what makes an impression during this trip, it's really the people of Thailand. They are one lot of sincere beautiful people. At least the people i'd met are wonderful.
Yes, shopping and food is as usual good, but somehow, i didn't give 100% of my shopping power, I only came back with 4 pairs of shoes, 1 Italy jersey and 1 Holland tee...and of cuz some sovenieurs. It's really rather amazing as the weekend we went happened to clash with the nation celebrating the ruling of their King at the throne for 60 yrs. So it was really an eye-opener, cuz they have a 5 day holidays just for this ! Imagine...the whole of Bangkok, not working, all celebrating...so envious right ?
I seriously dun mind going back there every yr just to gather my annual stock of shoes hahah

Mood Swings

2006-06-04T21:58:00.000+08:00

I dunno why I'm feeling moody....by right, i should be jumping for joy, for school holidays are here, and i can finally have a break....but somehow, i'm still pretty bothered by work stress...
Yup, work has been stressful....quite a bit to be done, still trying to settle down in my new role. Must rise up to the challenge.
Kit kit is in Penang till Wed. This does not help either....a lonely feeling crept in...*sigh*
Let's just hope the Bangkok trip will spur things up a little...

2006-06-02T20:53:00.000+08:00

Actually I also dunno why i'm doing this...but seems quite fun, so gave it a try...

What is the phone brand?
Nokia 6101 or izzit 6010 ?
What are the last 3 digits of your mobile number?
816
What does the 2nd message in your inbox say?
From KK Hospitalt: KKH reminds Ho Xin Ying of appt on 6th June 930am @ Specialist Clinic A. Thank You.
Who's the first person who comes up under the letter M?
Madam Yap
Who's the last person you rang?
Kit Kit
Who was your last missed call from?
63551773 (Dunno Who though)
Who's the 2nd person who comes up under D?
Danny Cheong, the guy who gave us the date for our wedding
What does the last message in your inbox say?
From Mingzhu: The temple is opp a v big church, jalan tarik, at wolskel rd. c u at 11am there tmr.
Who comes up under J?
There are 40 of them.
Go to your Sent Items - what does the 10th message say?
To Kit Kit: Why never book with Dess ? So bad....anyway, dinner how ? Is he driving your bro's car ?
Who's the 4th person who comes up under S?
SCGS
Who's your network provider?
Singtel
How many messages are currently in your inbox?
12
What do you have as your background?
Kit kit and me !
Who's the 2nd person who comes up under R?
Raymond Lim
Who do you have on speed dial 3?
No Speed Dial
If you're on Pay as you Go, how much credit do you have?
NA
Who's the first person who comes up under C?
Cafe 211
How many bars of signal do you currently have?
Maximum, 4
What do you have as your main ringtone?
Doraemon =)

4 more days

2006-05-28T20:37:00.000+08:00

4 more days to mama's return !
Jusr received an sms from family members asking how everything's back home. Fine, everything is fine.
In fact, just had dinner with my cousin. Seriously, I'm very thankful for my cousins. We are very close, and now that my mom is not in S'pore, they call everyday to check on my auntie. My auntie is getting old and rather weak, can't walk that much nowadays. Thus, my mom was thinking of cancelling her trip initially. However, my cousins assurred her they'll check on her regularly. If not for them, life won't be the same. They also played an impt part in my growing up yrs. Hence, I was never alone nor looked down upon.
Home is truly the best place to be, and kinship is definitely something we should not forsake.

Give me hope Joan

2006-05-26T23:28:00.000+08:00

It is with a heavy heart that I read Joan's blog and found out that she had passed away in her sleep.
I really do not know Joan personally....I'm just one of those people who read about her story in the Straits Times last Dec, and have been moved by her courage and determination. This year, I think there was a feature about her again, to update about her conditions, and after that, I've been reading her blog.
I do not know what to say...but in a way, she has gone home to the Lord, to a happy place where there's no more pain and suffering for her.....

i miss my mama

2006-05-26T13:24:00.000+08:00

My mama and whole family went China yesterday, now only left me, hubby and auntie at home.
I miss my mama. So strange without her around.
Actually, my colleague is very envious of me. Every morning, my mama will wake up at 5.45am with me, just to prepare breakfast for hubby and me. Isn't that sweet of her ? Thus the 1st thing my colleague said to me was, "No breakfast for the next 1 week."
Ya....no familiar nagging from her, no nice-smelling food when i reach home too. It's take-away for this week. Yes, i can't cook, my auntie can't cook, my hubby can't cook....see ? We all depend on mama.
It's just one day, and i can't wait for her to be home. I think i'm too attached and dependant on her. But then again , which girl doesn't ??

2006-05-24T20:20:00.000+08:00

I really hate myself sometimes.
Whenever i go shopping, be it shopping malls or neighbourhood stores, i just can't stop my itchy fingers from browsing through the clothes. And this action has always landed me in trouble...i'll often end up buying something, be it bags or clothes.
Why can't i just walk away without looking ? All will be safe if i simply walk away right ? but no, i have to walk in, look around, and "bang"!, I saw something i like ! Doesn't that sound too familiar ? I think i really should exercise some self-control...i mean, i think every girl loves shopping....but i do know of girls who can really save..and not buy any new stuff....why can't i be like one of those ?
And to make things worse, i have to go for my monthly dosage of facials, massages, pedicures etc...and all these requires money ! Arrghhhh...all my money is gone in all these areas...and yes, not to mention my skincare products. I really dunno why i can't use normal pharmacy brands...i have to use branded ones. I think it's all in the mind....i mean, cleansers are just cleansers right ? they are simply used to get rid of the dirt on one's face isn't it ? But no...i have to spend such unnecessary money...
Seriously, my husband is not too happy about my spending habits. He's the exact opposite...he saves and saves...and i feel soooo guilty next to him. Even my mom knows he saves while i spend. I am thinking of having a baby, but if this carries on, how am i going to cope with a baby ? Where to get the money ? Cannot just give birth and let the baby suffer right ?
So, in order to have a family, i really must get rid of this terrible habit.
Maybe i should be grounded at home.
*Help*

Counting Down

2006-05-11T18:55:00.000+08:00

At the moment that I'm writing this, there is still 28 days 23 hrs more to World Cup 2006.
Yes...I've even personalized my FIFA World Cup homepage, with Holland and Italy as my top 2 teams that I'll like to receive news on.
I'll be leaving for Bangkok on 8th June, and my top concern is whether they'll be showing World Cup over there. My friend reassurred me that they will...and I heaved a sign of relief when I knew that I will make it in time to watch the 1st match on 9th June. Imagine, on the plane when they kick off...that'll be bad....wonder if can watch World Cup on the plane too ? Dun think they have ESPN right....
So coincidental...I was in Boston during World Cup 98, and I watched England vs Argentina match when i was transitting...and i remembered people shouting when Beckham got sent off for kicking one Argentina player. I was in Gentings during World Cup 2002, and I remembered calling my friend, I was crying to him when Korea kicked Italy out...now, 2006....I'll be in Bangkok, and what upsets will there be ?
Why is the whole world crazy over World Cup ? I always find that soccer bonds a country's people together. Just look at the fans ! It is so exciting juz to watch them screaming for their country. I was thinking of going Germany to watch World Cup this yr, but somehow, the wish didn't come true....I cannot imagine what I'll do if I really see Van Basten on the pitch.....i'll just faint from sheer estacy....I cannot imagine if Roberto Baggio is to suddenly appear in front of me. This will never happen, but what if....then I'll just go crazy....my heart will just pump like mad...perhaps I'm still living in the past. The soccer players I like also belong to the other era...I don't carry a torch for young players today...I know they are talented in their own ways, but I still find myself attached to the past. Oliver Khan will be retiring after this World Cup, so is Dennis Bergkamp...2 more talented players going off....
Soccer unites the world, that's the beauty of the game. World Cup gives us hope and anticipation.
"Wir Sind Fussball"-We are Football (Slogan from Germany)

2006-05-10T18:35:00.000+08:00

Just realized that I have never really been sent home by a guy before.
It must have been really romantic to be sent home by a person you love. Imagine those lovely walks under the moonlight, those quiet moments as you stroll alongside each other. I always find such times sweet and romantic. If he's someone special, you'll treasure those times whereby you'll get to know each other more; if he's just a good buddy, it'll be a good time to catch up and gossip. Even if it's just a pure platonic friendship, i find guys who send girls very gentlemanly. However, as i recall back now, all my guy friends didn't send me home. Last time when I didn't own a car, they'll just say gd-bye either at the bus-stop or MRT station, and I'll be venturing on my way home, alone. Sadly, i was rather upset on those trips home. I guess it's good to have a friend to talk to on the way home. Hence, in the end, i'll use those quiet moments on the bus to reflect and think about stuff.
After I got a car, needless to say, I'll be the one who'll be fetching my guy friends and sending them home.
When I got attached, i was also the one who sent my then boyfren now hubby home. All the way to Bukit Panjang then back to my Silat Ave. We used to go out till rather late. There were a few occasions whereby I reached home at 2plus in the morning. I guess i have no one to blame, for it is me who has the car, not him.
Perhaps that kinda subconciously trained me to be the independent person i am today. I love driving, and all these incidents made me love driving more. My car is my 3rd love. There was only my car and I on those lonely late nights home.
How does it feel like to be sent home ? I guess I'll never know.

Disappointment

2006-05-07T21:59:00.000+08:00

I got some disappointing news at Tangs yesterday. The Java Bar next to Techno Bay will no longer give FREE coffee/tea with Citibank cerdit cards. This will stop wef 7th May, today.
V disappointing as I never fail to show my Citibank card to redeem a free cup of coffee after a day's shopping at Tangs. It's so convenient, and such a previlege for Citibank members. But now, sadly, no more.
Oh well, guess all good things will come to an end somehow...esp, if it's free.

Orange

2006-05-02T20:06:00.000+08:00

This season, my fav colour is ORANGE.
World Cup fever is on, already paid for World-Cup par-per view on SCV, now, jus waiting for June 9, the day that it kicks off !
Why is my fav colour orange ? All because of this man. Marco Van Basten. He was my hero since i was in Sec 1. He was so young, so talented. But sadly, his career was short-lived due to injuries. Holland didn't make it to World Cup in 2002, but never mind. This yr, they're back ! And what makes me so eager and excited is that Van Basten is now the coach of the Dutch national team!
It took me quite a while to finally get a recent picture of him on the net. Yes, he has indeed aged. Those lines at the corner of his eyes, those wrinkles....but, never the less, he is still my hero. Still as charming as ever.
Nothing changes. He is still Van Basten. And i can't wait to see the new Holland team under his coaching.
This World Cup. my heart will be with Holland. Yes, i still love Italy, but this time round, Holland comes first, then Italy, then England.
Which reminds me, i have another hero. Roberto Baggio-the famous ponytail. Van Basten was my 1st love, Baggio was 2nd. There is no 3rd. And never will there be.

Workaholic

2006-05-02T09:34:00.000+08:00

You know you're a workaholic when:
1) You're on MC but you still wake up at the usual waking up time-5.45am, without the help of an alarm clock.
2) You sms your colleagues and tell them to do certain stuff for you.
3) You ask your colleague to take worksheets home for you to mark.
4) You email your colleague to ask her to get things done though you'll see her the next day.
5) You keep thinking of school though you're at home.
6) You keep thinking of the pile of things that will greet you tomorrow.
7) You check your email account though you're sick.
I have all of the above...either I'm s super workaholic, or I'm a paranoid freak.

Who are we as compared to her ?

2006-05-01T08:35:00.000+08:00

I'm sure the name "Joan Chan" is not unfamiliar to many, esp if you've been reading the papers. I read her blog regularly and just realized that her frens have set up another blog for her, to keep everyone updated abt how she is getting on. Seems like she's no longer on medication for her cancer, just relying on pain-killers etc...
Still remember her saying in her interview, that she'll not leave without putting on a fight. I think her story has moved many to tears, and her courage has made some of us guilty and ashamed. We're always complaining abt life being unfair, why some people are luckier than us, why we can't get our hands on that bag that we've been eyeing on...but here is Joan, fighting on for dear life. So who are we to complain when we have health, something that she doesn't have ?
Shouldn't she be saying life is unfair to her ?
She'll like people to donate money for a trust fund which she'll be setting up in her name. More details can be found on her blog soon. She's such a fighter, such an angel.
Looking at her blog and photos, it really hurts to see how she'd cahnged. For those of you who'll like to read more, you can go to the following:
http://joanchanshufang.blogspot.com/
As for the rest, let's just pray for Joan.

Confirmation of Trip

2006-04-28T22:30:00.000+08:00

FINALLY !! The tickets for my Bangkok trip are confirmed ! Booked through internet last night, and i'm so looking forward. One other reason is because i'll be taking SG's pride n joy-Singapore Airlines !! Yes, can you believe it ? I've never taken SQ before ! Soooooooooooo, double the excitement.
I told Kit Kit how excited i am, looking so forward to the trip. The amt of shopping I'll be doing.....He replied, " I'm getting more worried as your excitement builds up."
Needless to say, we all know what his worry is.

Do you miss him ?

2006-04-26T19:52:00.000+08:00

For people who are married, do you miss your other half when he or she is not at home ? I suppose some don't. What's there to miss when you'll see each other again in a few hr's time ? For some, i even believe this may be a good break for them..like having some fresh air, some breathing space, without having to face the person at all times.
Kit Kit is out having dinner with a fren tonight, so I'm at home with my mom & aunt. Suddenly, I miss him, and i sent an sms to tell him that. I don't know why...he makes me angry at times, for he's so slow ( to me ) in doing things, whereas I'm so kiasu and impatient...so he does get on my nerves at times. But on the other hand, he told me I'm sometimes very unreasonable...and I also get on his nerves at times. See, i believe one behaves very differently in front of family and frens. I throw my temper quite often at home, for at the back of my mind, i know my family members will always give in to me no matter what. It is also in front of close family members that you show your true colours.
Anyway, even with all the above, i miss him when i don't see him around. I think after marriage, you grow accustomed to the other person. Even if the 2 of you may be doing different things in
the same house, having each other's presence is a blessing. I find it very secure and safe knowing he's there with me.
Oh well, i'm just a little bit upset that he didn't get me my sunflower for my b'day. He's like any other man who hates giving flowers. The only time i received a flower was last yr's lily for my b'day. I kept complaining, but he said he is romantic in his own ways for he cares for me, and the ways he cares are very practical. Come to think of it, he tells me "I Love You" at least once a day. Isn't that worth clapping for ? It may be just 3 words, but women being women, we still like to hear it.
I guess God has a reason for us to be together. We compliment each other. When i was young, I used to think it's better for 2 people of the same character to be together, for i can't imagine how 2 different people can live together. But now, i've come to realize God works in miraculous ways. As i see couples around me, they're really quite opposite of each other, thus the saying "opposites attract"...and hence, life gets on percefully as each is the compliment of the other. Remember Econs ? Complimentary goods....haha....
Just received a call from him. He's coming home. Yes....one of the best things abt married life is that you go back to the same house together, don't have to suffer those moments whereby you have to bid bye bye and go separate ways home after a date.
I can't wait to see him.

Such a Bliss

2006-04-25T19:03:00.000+08:00

Met up with my darling today. No, my darling is not my hubby...hahaha..but another guy.
All along, somehow, I'm always very close with guys. Way before in JC, up till Uni, somehow those close frens i made are all guys. Minus those SC pals of cuz. I always tell my hubby my behaviour is more like a guy : straight forward, frank, and sometimes a bit 粗鲁，which means...rough ? Not to mention that I like soccer, which is a hot fav among all guys. Guess they all treat me as their buddies.
Anyway, i knew darling in JC1...then we became closer in JC2, and through him, I got to know his frens, out of whom 1 has become my buddy as well. One thing abt darling is he always makes one feel comfortable. He'll introduce his frens to you, so that makes you part of his world. But i think that can also be attributed to him being afraid of loneliness and bordom. He once told me he finds going out with the same person boring, and he likes going out with a big crowd. That also explains why he's never with the same person...usually...
Darling was wild but has become more toned-down in recent yrs. Guess age and work stress is catching up on him.
We shared much happiness, crazy times and sadness together for these 11 yrs..yupz, this yr is the 11th yr that we've known each other. Throughout the yrs, our frenship evolved, and now, we're just like family. His mother is my god-mother, which makes him my god-brother effectively.
Darling is actually quite tempremental, and it takes some patience to actually tolerate his nonsense at times. But i guess I've come to terms with his behaviour. I find that I can tolerate more cuz I always have a soft spot for him. What touches me the most is no matter how busy or where he is, he'll always remember my b'day. This didn't change even when he was in Australia studying a few yrs back.
Such is bliss, meeting up over a cup of coffee and catching up.
Such is bliss, having a fren who became a darling brother.

Want a ride home ?

2006-04-18T19:51:00.000+08:00

My colleague was raving abt her visit to SK2 boutique spa at Scotts Rd yesterday.
Of course, we all know that it's an up-class facial place, with all those dim lights and nice music in the background....and those services that makes you feel pampered and exclusive...but nothing beats this extra thing that they offer.
It was raining cats & dogs after her facial. She exclaimed, " Oh dear ! I have no umbrella !"...of cuz one will just expect the staff to give her an umbrella to go home right ? WRONG. The staff said, " Not to worry, our DRIVER will drive you home."......wat happened after that made my colleague feel like a royalty, for she was driven home in a BMW.....
She can't stop talking abt it today...of cuz, it's not everyday that you get driven home in a BMW, and it's not a service that every spa offers.
I'm rather impressed, but too bad I'm not an ardent fan of SK2 products.
And yes, I'll like to be getting around town in a BMW, but the driver must be me, myself and I only.
*grinz*

New Hunt

2006-04-17T19:49:00.000+08:00

Recently, i have been going into JB quite often. In fact, i just went in for the long weekend.
I went in with hubby, Kelvin and 2 other frens. The 3 of them went in first, then Kit Kit and I set off at ard 4pm, and very miraculously, we reached City Square at 5pm. There was NO jam ! We were so lucky cuz the 3 of them were stuck in the jam for 3 hrs in the morning. Anyway, we stayed overnight at Puteri Pacific, which used to be Pan Pacific...it's so cool to stay over. Only $188 ringgit per night ! And we don't have to rush with the crowd who is going home to SG at night. To top it all, i don't need to pay for the stay as it was a birthday present. hahaha !
What do we usually do there ? We will DEFINITLY go to Lucky Seafood Restraurant. And yes, we ate A LOT...the number of dishes we ordered rather scary. There was once we ordered 11 dishes ! and only 3 people...this time round, we had 9 dishes for 5 people. Not so bad afterall. Our fav dish ? Cheese Lobster. *yummys*
Found out that Secret Recipe@ City Square is selling everything at half price. I mean, a slice of cake may be $5.90 SGD, but over there, they are selling for $5.90 ringgit, so, isn't it half price ? And one must definitely try their chocolate banana cake ! Totally heavenly !
Oh well, maybe I'll go in during the Labour Day long weekend again...but then again, I'd better save some $$ for my shopping SPREE in BANGKOK this June ! Yes...I'm finally going to Bangkok !

Happy Birthday to Me

2006-04-03T19:11:00.000+08:00

Today's my 28th Birthday !
Actually, I'm not exactly very excited...i mean, i think only teenagers are excited about celebrating birthdays. After you hit 21, you somehow wish that birthdays don't come so soon anymore.
How did i celebrate this yr's birthday ? I went for a Japanese buffet with my godma, god-brother and hubby on Sat, supposed to go Palm Beach for seafood this evening, but somehow got very tired after today's Sports Day held @ Toa Payoh Stadium, so gave up idea & mom cooked 面线 for me instead.
I really dun mind not celebrating anymore...not that i wanna deceive myself abt getting on in yrs, but i'm just happy and satisfied meeting up with a few close frens and family members for a meal. No more expensive presents needed as well. I guess everyone has the buying power for ourselves nowadays, so it's really who that remembers which matters most. And out of the people who remembered, 2 are my SC frens and 1 JC fren...happy enough.
I think I tend to be very emotinal and nostalgic...as what one of my frens like to say, I'm very 滥情。I wish i can turn back time and go back to my SC days. I dunno why, but i really miss those days. And looking at the Sec girls screaming their hearts for their classes today, I really miss the Sports Day we used to gave. Unity was strong, all of us wanted to be the Champion Class, fought our way to get it...but at the end of the day, all are still close frens who spur each other on during exams. I actually still keep some of the notes my frens wrote to me until today....
年轻是最好的，什么都不用烦恼，唯一要做的就是把书读好。成人的世界太复杂了，很希望回到当初年少的时代。就让回忆陪伴我渡过这个生日。明年的今天，我又会怀念些什么呢？
祝我生日快乐。

Love Lost

2006-03-21T20:02:00.000+08:00

Words can't express my joy when Tracy left a comment on my blog yesterday. I immediately linked to her blog to take a look at her inner thoughts and current life...
Tracy Tracy....she's such a dear gal to me. But i guess she'd gone through some rough patches that proved traumatic at her age, something that neither you nor me would wanna go through.
Her first love went home to the Lord on 11th March 2005.
I still remember the shock when her mom called me to break the news...i didn't even know...i was busy preparing for my wedding then...tears sprang to my eyes immediately. I know the guy. A very sweet guy. We went out together, she'll bring him along....and we'll go out together, and he used to call me "teacher teacher"...and we watched "The Eye2"@ Jurong Point, 1st row seats, with Tracy grabbing onto me and him...then I'll fetch them home...him 1st to Bukit Batok, then her to West Coast...I have enjoyed every minute of it. That's not the only time, of cuz...i also brought them to HRC to celebrate her 18th B'day...and we took a photo....and we went Forum and took pictures with his mobile camera..
Within 1 yr, I see Tracy change. She used to be very mad and jovial, but nowadays, she seems more quiet and serious. Maybe it's stress from studies ? I don't know...but I'm sure she misses him badly.
I dreamt of him that night...really strange....a man from a watch shop asked me whether I know him, cuz he found a watch that belonged to him. I told the man, "I can't, cuz he'd passed away."...i woke up, and i can't believe what i've dreamt....i almost cried..
I feel sad...I do not know how to reach out to my dear gal when that happened...i'm sure her close frens would have comforted her...I'm sure her closely knitted family members would have been there for her, but somehow, I wish i have the capability to do much more...
I guess life has to move on, but she'll never forget him...and she's the one girl whom he'd loved..in his short span of life.
My dear Tracy, if you ever read this, just know that I am always here for you...

A new Fancy

2006-03-12T17:51:00.000+08:00

Browsing through Gucci website. Found this bag that I Like !!!

Bad bad....this is bad.....now, i must think hard..when can i get the money to buy it ? =P

Where is this ?

2006-03-05T17:32:00.000+08:00

Don't you think the above view looks magnificant ? The trees, the sky, and the houses in the distant land...sometimes, when you have so much worries and unhappiness, it's kinda nice and refreshing to see such view...
I'm indeed happy and fortunate, for the above view is what i see everyday from my home...
*grinz*

What's for dinner tonight ?

2006-02-28T18:37:00.000+08:00

I've just realized just how demanding i am towards my mom...i think, you tend to be very demanding towards your most loved ones...
I was driving home after a long day at work, and it crossed my mind to buy something home to eat. Then i decided not to cuz I figured my mom will whip up something delicious....but to my dismay, she didn't cook tonight ! All i get to eat is this packet of "zha cai fan" that she bought. So, i opened it up, and to my horror, i saw no meat ! I mean.....it's all vegetables ! ok, i must admit, i simply hate vegetables...and i can't live a day without meat...so, i was rather disappointed. But i shared it with Kit Kit anyway...
My mom had to fry a piece of luncheon meat to satisfy me...i know, i'm very bad...Actually, there's bird flu almost everywhere, it's better that I don't take so much chicken....i really have to bear this in mind man...
But i think at the end of the day, i was too demanding. I should be thankful that i have rice with vegetables...how abt people out there who can't even taste a grain of rice ?
*shame on me*

You're my Superstar

2006-02-27T19:22:00.000+08:00

Is there anyone out there who likes to watch "campus superstar" ? Haha...I don't know why, but I'll be glued to the TV every Mon 8pm, for it's Campus Superstar time !
Actually, some of them can really sing quite well...and looking at them brings back great memories of school days.
I love my Sec sch days...I was a geek in Sec 1. I actually went to sch early (was in the afternoon session), and read story books at the lobby till 1pm..now, how many people will do that ? Real crazy yah ? Sec 2 was the yr that I finally saw the light...started going shopping before sch starts, heh heh....it was also the yr that i became mad over basketball....as well as Andy Lau and Jacky Cheung, or rather, the "4 Heavenly Kings"...
Then came Sec 3 & 4, the 2 yrs that saw classes unite and fight for the champion class in the annual school sports day...holding that trophy in one's hands gives immense joy...also the years that we started attending school plays, watching school concerts, and getting to know boys from....(Yvonne will know this ) =P
JC was fun too, but workload is really too much...and we had Talentime in JC years...yupz, yours truly took part with some frens, but obviously we didn't even make it to the 2nd round, or else I'll be the next Stefanie Sun already hehe...
All in all, those were the good old days. And i think as one grows older, one gets more nostalgic, trying to grab a piece of the past in the adult's complicated world. It's as if those great old memories can let us smile and forget what we have to face, at least for that moment. It was so innocent. Just had to worry abt exams, and homework, and maybe BGR...but now, have to worry abt making ends meet, parenting issues (in future), on top of work stress. Now, how many of us wish we can just go back for 1 day ? Some frens were lost along the way, sometimes we just don't have the energy and time to keep in touch, and sometimes, you don't contact a person for so long that it becomes awkard when you call..how you wish it was the past, see each other everyday and have endless topics to gossip about..when we were not so bothered by what others think of us. While we were young and courageous...
Thus, watching Campus Superstar is like a chance for me to be in their world..hoping to rekindle that fire in me, just like the old days...it always makes me smile when i see them sing and dance on stage. It's good to be young. Energetic, innocent, and where friendship rises above all.

Married Life

2006-02-23T19:42:00.000+08:00

I am actually on very good terms with my students' parents, and some of them are very "fren" with me..everytime i meet them, they like to ask how my marriage life is. I always answer, "ok lah"...i think i didn't show too much excitement...until once, a parent actually looked worried and asked, "Are you happy?"...
Indeed, i am happy. I mean, everything is fine.
I like the idea that we'll go home together, and eat together etc. But i think the main reason why I don't show too much excitement is because...basically, there's not much difference now as compared to last time ! For the simple reason that my mom is staying with us ! It makes a whole lot of difference. I don't even have to do marketing, as she'll cook my fav dishes everyday, and all i have to do is to sit and eat ! I mean, everything is taken care of...just like old times...the only big difference is there's a man staying with us now. It used to be just me, my mom and auntie. Now, we're a happy family of 4, and occasionally, my uncle will eat dinner with us. So, everything is the same...
I'm in fact very grateful...i think not many women have the chance to stay with their moms after marriage, and I'm one rare lucky person. And for this, i'm indeed thankful for Kit Kit..for being so understanding towards my needs. Although he likes to joke that it's better that my mom stays with us cuz I cook horribly, i know deep inside, he's very sensitive to my needs.
Of cuz, this is not an excuse not to learn cooking.....but i must admit, i don't exactly like the kitchen...ironically, the kitchen is one of my fav places in my home, but not my fav also as i just don't like cooking....i think, i simply don't have the potential for it.

Shopping Queen

2006-02-17T20:05:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was the great "off" day....
I went to Jurong Pt to watch "Pink Panther"...really funny and silly show. But i think sometimes people do need such shows to unwind...
Then, i went shopping as usual. In the end, I bought 1 pair of shoes, 2 tops and 1 skirt. Kit Kit asked me whether I bought anything when i went to fetch him...then before i could answer, he said, "I know you must have bought things !"....
Yupz...he knows me too well...and "off" days are not that cheap afterall haha....

Pleasant Surprise

2006-02-15T20:26:00.000+08:00

What a surprise ! My dear Kit Kit actually bought me a pendant for Valentine's Day ! Oh my oh my....surprise surprise..i mean, knowing him....he doesn't believe in buying Valentine's Day gifts, hence i was truly pleasantly surprised when he gave it to me. Though the design is not what i have in mind, but i guess it's the thought that counts...he likes it as it's simple. He likes simple things...but i personally prefer something bigger...maybe cuz I'm rather big-sized, hence a bigger pendant may look better on me haha !

But well, being the practical him, we didn't have V'day dinner on 14th Feb, we had it the night before hahah...but we had it at one of our fav italian places "Pete's Place" @ Hyatt Hotel...though something @ Mezza Nine may be even better hehehe...
But then again, i'm generally very happy....and tomorrow I didn't need to go to work, cuz Miss Heng has declared a day off for the whole sch due to the excellent O'levels results. Pleasant surprises really makes one's day.....

I'm in Love

2006-02-07T20:14:00.000+08:00

Everyday when i approach my house, someone greets me at the door. I'll talk to him, play with him for a while, and occasionally stealing a kiss from him *grinz*
He's really cute, and I find that i enjoy coming home with him around...his name is Ian, and he's in actual fact, my neighbour's son haha !
I know, people's children are always cute...when you have to take care of one, it's a different story...
This picture is taken at my place when he came over to say "gong xi fa cai"...my heart simply melted..

Getting Ready

2006-01-24T19:42:00.000+08:00

Went for a pedicure just now...why ? All getting ready for CNY ! Of cuz, i chose red for my toes... This will be the 1st yr i'll have to give ang baos...yup, have been taking ang baos for the past yrs, now it's payback time ! It's really not fun...looking at the amount i need to fork out...
Other than that, I love Chinese New Year. Funny and shallow as it sounds, i actually like seeing my relatives...even those who really just come once a yr, it's nice to see them...i enjoy chatting with them and my mom..not to mention this is the 1st yr I'm spending my CNY in a new place ! We have lots of relatives...hence, they used to squeeze into my 3-room flat like sardines...and they usually come in a huge grp...this yr, i can see them being more comfortable since our place is bigger now...
I'm looking forward to my mom's "ba bao zhou" and fried bee hoon with vege curry...our traditional dishes on the 1st day of CNY. Then all my relatives will come and eat....it's amazing how they can eat....some even pack home haha !
Haven't gone down to Chinatown yet though...most likely will go down on Fri after reunion dinner with my mom & auntie...then Sat is with Kit's family..
Just thought i'll share a picture of my fav doggy here...

She is Princess the golden retriever !

ren qu lou kong

2006-01-08T20:12:00.000+08:00

Today is the last time i stepped into my old place, for tomorrow we'll be handing over the keys to the new buyer.
I love my old place. Old as it is, i've stayed there for over 20 yrs, the feeling is there. I took many photos of it today..wanting to capture as much memories as i could. But much as i tried, it'll be mine no more...
It's a relief that it's sold eventually...cuz many people who came complaint that our block has no lift...my unit faces the rubbish chute etc..but well, i seriously don't mind and all these yrs, i've survived..But then again, it's a relief as well cuz i want my mom & aunt to stay with us. If the unit is not sold, then my stubborn aunt will wanna stay put, but i'll be worried...and that's not gd...
20 odd yrs of memories...gd and bad...i know we have to look ahead of us, afterall, i'm moving to a bigger unit...but well, i'm just super emotional i guess. And i realized, with my yrs catching up on me, i'm getting very nostalgic...i think when we are older, we tend to grab on to things or memories that will remind us of our happy and innocent times...where things were not so complicated.
As i closed the door to my old place, i closed a chapter of my life.
And before i know it, tears rolled down my face.

*A last shot in the kitchen*

Skincare Freak

2006-01-07T21:37:00.000+08:00

I read Yvonne's blog and she said that she'll rather spend her $$ on bags and shoes, thus she seldom spends on skincare or facials. Me, on the other hand, is the exact opposite.
I LOVE FACIALS.Seriously, i'm not sure why I'm so addicted to facials. My 1st facial was done when i was abt 22/23 yrs old ? At a salon underneath my place. After that, i started going to more "high-class" places, which also means more "high-end", which leads to more $$ spent. Currently, I have a package at Bella Skincare, and their facials are superb. But, the money spent is "superb" too.
Why do i love facials ? I love the feeling of getting my face clean, having people fuss over your face while you lie there like a queen. I love the massage, the stuff applied onto my face, the mask, the eye cream, and the fact that my eyebrows are trimmed neatly, blackheads are squeezed out etc.
Skincare products. I'm equally mad abt skincare products, esp cleansers. For me, cleaning the face is the most impt step. I started using Shiseido cleanser when i was only 16...then i moved on to Estee Lauder, Origins, Biotherm, SKll, Lancome,Sothys, Guinot, Mary Cohr, Avene, Body Shop Vitamin E cleanser, Eucerin, La Pairie..not to mention the serum, eye-cream and toner that I've bought. People who come to my toilet will faint at the sight of the amount of skincare products i have.
I realized that the amt of $$ i've spent on my face all these yrs could have been used to buy a Gucci, Prada, or maybe a LV ??
The facial therapist told me my hubby is very lucky to marry me cuz I'm not the type who want to go for holiday every yr...i told her, "No difference, cuz I spent all my money on my face"
Perhaps I just belong to the cetegory of women who makes a huge fuss over their skin. Maybe it's an obsession. And i can't stop myself.

Last sparkle of 2005

2006-01-03T20:28:00.000+08:00

The above picture was taken at Kit Kit's farewell dinner held by his colleagues. Yup, with effect from 2006, Kit Kit is joining me in teaching ! However, he'll be a contract teacher first, afterwhich he'll go into NIE for training.
Maybe after being in the teaching force, then he'll understand why I'm always so "gan jiong"...why i do things super fast, why i eat super fast...why i sometimes throw temper for no reasons. Cuz teaching trains one to eat fast. Imagine..we don't have a 1-hour lunch break like most office people...we just must find time to eat whenever we're free...and that means, we can be eating lunch at 11am, or as late as 1.30pm...no standard time..and we usually gulp down a meal in 5 mins...as there are so many things to do !
And of cuz, he'll then know why I talk loudly...there's a joke saying that it's very easy to recognize teachers in a cafe...those who talk super loudly muz be teachers ! Yaaa...cuz we must project our voice when we speak in class !
Anyway, i'm glad he is excited abt his new job. I guess it won't be easy, esp when he has no experience at all ! But whatever, we all learn along the way...all de best Kit Kit !

We were at Conrad hotel during New Yr eve...it's my annual hotel stay over....and this time round, we chose Conrad...and yupz, this is what i've managed to capture on my camera through the window of Conrad...actually Pan Pacific hotel has the best view. But anyway, i'm glad i caught hold of this shot ! The sparkles are amazing ! 2005 isn't exactly a very good yr for some of us...many sad things happen in 2005, but 2006 is a brand new yr...let's keep our hopes alive...

He's the reason for the season

2005-12-26T14:03:00.000+08:00

My present from Kelvin !
My mom and auntie went church with me yesterday...the above was taken at the entrance. I brought otah, but sadly, the amt was not enough. =)
From Left to Right (back row): My parents-in-law, my mom, my auntie
From Left to Right (front row): Jinwei (Kit's brother), Jinwei's girlfren, me and hubby
After we left church, we immediately went to pick up our logcake. I ordered durian logcake from Goodwood...*yummy* ! Then rushed back to prepare stuff...actually, i didn't cook anything. I simply ordered more otahs and the logcake. Kelvin cooked his award winning curry, bought a stuffed rice chicken, and Kenneth cooked pork chop...*delicious i muz say*...and abt 7 plus, we started our dinner ! My godma (kenneth's mom) came too..hehe....
After dinner, we had our fav activity...mahjong ! We played till 5am...and afterwhich, the guys ate AGAIN..
Of cuz, there's exchange of gifts...Kenneth bought a pendant for me and Kelvin brought me the LV wallet..
Well, of cuz the main reason for celebratin Xmas is Jesus's birth...saw the caption at Orchard that day and found it really true..."He's the reason for the season"...indeed...

Out of my Mind

2005-12-24T11:18:00.000+08:00

Seriously, I muz have been out of my mind.
I can't seem to get to sleep last night...thinking about my finances...and i muz have been out of my mind to blow such a hole in my pocket on a bag !
I can't believe i'm so silly...i still have to give ang paos for CNY, still have to support my car, still have to pay bills...and not that my bills are small in the 1st place ! Oh gosh...what am i gonna do ?
No doubt it's classy and nice...but i already have many bags...no doubt it's THE bag that i've always wanted...but now ? buy already then dunno how to pay...of course I don't have to eat grass, but definitely have to save as much as I can in the upcoming months !
I don't know...i can't seem to step out of the shop yesterday...i'm in love with it...and now, I'm in debt...

Me and my LOEWE

2005-12-23T19:55:00.000+08:00

I went to Taka and was about to go home, but then decided to pop by Loewe..that happened to be the most expensive trip of my life...
The minute i got into the shop, this bag caught my eye. Why ? Cuz i've been on their website and this is exactly the ONE that i want ! I didn't expect it to be in S'pore now ! I went forward to grab it and the salesgirl told me it's juz arrived, on the shelf for less than 1/2 hr !
I started to parade round the shop with the bag, and another lady was eyeing it too. But since i didn't let go, she bought a black one instead.
I kept pondering and pondering, for more than 30 mins, before i decided to buy it. To make it worse, this is like the only piece they have, and the salesgirl said if I dun buy it, i can be very sure it will be gone within an hour. I know, cuz i see many people walking in to see, and since this piece is the everlasting and original Loewe colour, how can people dun wan ?
I was quite amazed that I bought it. Seriously...i mean, the price is an appalling $1990....for a bag ? But i convinced myself that this is THE bag, and really, it's my only piece of designer bag. At the cashier, one salesgirl asked which one i took, then she said, "You're one lucky girl. My customer is gonna scream, cuz she wans this piece too !"
True enough, after 2 hrs of walking around, i went back wanting to show my frens, and guess wat ? All the bags were gone, except a few limited editions that cost more than 2k...

So, this is me and my bag..hubby not exactly v pleased, but hey...it's my own $$...
Every girl will have a bag that she wants. Be it Prada, LV, or Gucci....as for me, it's me and my LOEWE !

Dinner @ Fosters

2005-12-20T20:03:00.000+08:00

Well, I'm not sure if anyone of you have had dinner @ Fosters (Holland V), but it's been one of my fav eating places eversince i chanced upon it a few yrs back..
Me, Kit Kit and Kelvin went there for dinner last night. Had their grilled pork chop, Kit had herbal chicken, and kelvin had mixed grill. He said their mixed grill is very much better than Jack's place ! Of cuz...they have standard wan...and i had a glass of their ice lemon tea. It's heavenly...very different from the ice tea sold elsewhere.
Went home feeling satisfied indeed !
And if anyone is free in the afternoon, their Devonshire Tea set is a MUST !

More Pics

2005-12-18T16:34:00.000+08:00

As requested by my only viewer, I shall now add more pics of my Sydney trip.
This is at the Kiama Blowhole...juz look at the sea !

This is the famous Three Sisters Rocks Formation.

And this is one of my fav personal pictures ! Found some pretty yellow flowers at Blue Mountains, and had to have a photo taken. The flowers in Australia are really beautiful, so always can't resist but have to pose beside them haha !
Anyway, I'm gonna be the emcee for Alan's fren's wedding later, @ Goodwood Park hotel. And guess what ? We've been married for 1/2 yr already ! *smile*

2005-12-17T14:35:00.000+08:00

This One's Taken @ Blue Mountains, in front of the famous Three Sisters Rocks formation.
Clear sky, great weather !

This is @ some lookout point near to Kiama Blowhole.

The magnificent Harbour Bridge (above picture), and of course, this one on the left is taken @ Mrs Macquaries Chair, superb view of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.