I wish upon a star

OFFICIAL CLOSURE

2007-04-01T21:17:00.000+08:00

Okays, Blogger is reallie getting on my nerves.

The uploading of photos is extremely slow & mistake-full. So I've decided to close down this blog FOREVER!! Boycotting Blogger. Arrggghhh..

So, pple pls pay attention. I've migrated my blog to Livejournal instead.

http://joanloh.livejournal.com

Well, actually everything is the same except for the last part. From blogger.com to livejournal.com =)

Cya there.

LUNAR NEW YEAR ~ OINK OINK

2007-02-26T09:19:00.000+08:00

It's scary how time flies. It felt like yesterday when I published the post titled "Woof Woof Year Resolutions". Now, the dog is gone! I'm now officially a year old, 2 in fact according to the Lunar calendar. My ah ma says that I'm 26. NO~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!

In the past, I enjoyed the luxury of thinking & saying "Aiya, never mind la, wait till I'm 25" & "Chey, I'm still young". But now...HAIZ!!

Anyway, the new year has been good. As usual, my house is sardined with people on Chu Yi. The limelight of this year's gamble had been on "4 ki pi". A confusing & flexible game that requires high level of thinking & endurance level. Good for people who enjoys slow game with low investment & returns.

Today is Chu Qi, just came back from 4 yi's place. Learnt a new game - Royale Casino/Casino War. A test of your luck & cheating/bluffing/threatening skills. The pool of coins & dollar notes keeps on changing it's owner. Ultimately, it ended up with the 3 doggies of our family ^.^. I am one of them. hahahahaha

Most of my resolutions came true last year, so this year I'm hoping that it will also.

Oink Oink Year Resolutions

I pray that
1. XX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
2. my loved ones, especially my mum & ah ma would enjoy good health & wealth
3. I would be able to either change to a entirely different field with higher pay & travel opportunites/ enjoy good pay increment this coming July
4. my workplace would enjoy more stability in terms of manpower
5. I would be able to show more understanding towards other's priorities in their life
6. I would be able to remember the goods of my friends and forget about their bads.
7. the travelling would continue, to further countries maybe.
8. the good predictions about the doggies would come true & that the bad would not.
9. all the above would come true

PRAYING ~ PRAYING ~ PRAYING ~

A LITTLE SECRET

2007-02-05T22:10:00.000+08:00

Someone got me thinking for the present that I want for my b-dae. Ermmm..I wouldn't say that I'm a person of no desire but it seems like the things that I pray for are either too expensive or too vague or too impossible for anyone to give =)

I have been harbouring this little dream from ever since I started having memories. I dreamt of someone or anyone giving me a surprise, a real surprise that will make me teared, make me feel loved, make me feel remembered. You know, the plot that's always shown on drama serial. Very dramatic kind, although there's no need for anyone to jump out of a cake/big box naked.

This is my little secret =)

But a dream is still a dream, for the past 20 odd years, my birthday had always been planned - by my parents when I was young & by myself when I grow up. Because of my own desire, I like to see others living my dream for me. Which is why I am always the super onz one when someone suggest giving surprise to some other friends on their birthday. To date, I think I've done it quite a couple of times. So when is it gonna be my turn?

Thinking back on the past 24 birthdays, the memorable ones are countable.
1. When I was in Pri 3, my parents held a birthday celebration for me in McDonalds AMK
2. My 21st birthday
3. My 23rd birthday, my sisters sent a bouquet of flower to my school - This I consider a surprise, so in a way, it's also a dream come true for me *.*

That said, I am not complaining/blaming anyone. I appreciate and thank everyone for their well wishes over the years & also the time they took to spend my birthday with me, be it pre/actual/belated. Truly, from the bottom of my heart ^.^

Now, the question I have to consider is..should I take leave on my b-dae? My colleagues asked me to, Suling asked me to. But..what's the point of taking leave on a thursday when everyone else is working?? *Suling said that she will try to take half day to go out with me though =)*

As for presents, think harder. If you paid attention to my words or things I said, you should know.

NO SUBJECT

2007-01-26T09:32:00.000+08:00

1. Xmas photos are still not ready, all thanks to Ms Cho.

2. This coming weekend is going to be a super happening one - My cousin's wedding!!! It had been ages since our family had such a BIG 喜事. So looking forward to it. Best news is..we get to go with the groom to fetch the bride...YIPPEE!! Sorry la..kaypohness runs in the family =)

3. Going for an interview later with MCYS for the postition of Probations Officer. Actually I have no idea if I wanna take up this job if I'm being offered. Haiz.. But will go there see what they have to offer. I will consider if the pay is good. heehee

4. Met Rose for dinner on Wednesday night and coincidentally Ah Peng gor gor (my cousin) was there as well - alone. So we had dinner together and of cos he paid for everything. Wahahaha..got ourselves a free meal ^.^ He shared with us some interesting observations that he made with regards to differences in behaviors/actions/attitudes b4 and after marriage for both the male & female. He quoted some personal examples and I'm gonna 打小报告 to his wife this sat. Wahahaha..

5. I saw a gay couple on my way home yesterday. Exact location: the bus stop outside AMK interchange. Both are foreign workers, looks like Thai workers. They held hands, interlock fingers and exchanges 深情的眼神 frequently. Actually I quite admire them for their courage to do that. Imagine the crowd at the bus stop at that time and the stares from people. I mean, Singapore isn't really that liberal. That said, I have nothing against gays/lesbians.

6. Travelling plans had been made - but TBC. Tentatively is Krabi+BKK for my b-dae (March), Taiwan (Aug) and Japan for Xmas & New Year(Dec). I am SOOOOO looking forward to the Japan trip. Imagine spending xmas and new year in snowy Japan. Nice~~~ Anyway I have warned my uni mates that I'll burn down the house of whoever backs out last minute. Wahahah..

That's all folks. Till then, take care =)

NEW YEAR EVE'S EVE - 30 DEC 06

2007-01-10T11:53:00.000+08:00

*** Photos for Xmas 06 are not ready, so New Year's Celebration shall jump queue***

Date: 30th Dec 06
Time: 3pm - 1am
Venue: Fangmei's place followed by Partyworld

I realised that of the many entries that I have, there had been no mention on my other group of close friends. Okay, not entirely VERY close, but definitely getting closer. Anyway, they are:

1. Fangmei - affectionally known as Ah Mei, a Taiwanese. I was inspired by her to take up Japanese. She's definitely the only person who's able to gossip with me on those J-pop idol. A very sweet looking girl. Very taiwanese + Japanese.

2. Bianca - also known as Mokmok. The funniest, most st.forward and least hypocritical person I've ever known. She has no 2nd thoughts about telling you her utmost desire (like raping someone..hahaha) or about her feelings towards another person. She can joke and can take jokes. She's clever and humourous and...vulgar. Wahahaa..Yes..she can be VERY vulgar.

3. Cixian - affectionally known as Ah Xian. We took alot of modules together and are the only ones in social service lines now. A very petite and gentle girl. Always late for our meet up though. Wahahaha..

4. Bijun - aka Bee-June (pronouced as such). Got to know her better only after graduation. A girl with strong principles and can be quite "manly" at times. But don't be mistaken. She's not lesbian.

Got to know them during my NUS days. Glad that we're still in contact and are making efforts to stay in contact despite our busy schedules. I guess we're a special lot from NUS as we chose to majored in the 冷门 psychology & we make lifelong friends in NUS. As far as I know, none of my other friends are still in contact with their Uni mates. So proud of myself ;)

A receipe stolen from the cookbooks sold in Cold Storage.

Ingredients for the Sushi & potato Salad

The end product - Potato Salad. Trust me..it's delicious!

That's my hand cutting the sushi

Ah Mei & myself

Me and Bianca

Me and Bijun

Realised that I forgot to take a picture with Ah Xian. Haiz...

BACKDATED PHOTOS

2007-01-09T09:57:00.000+08:00

Sorry for the delay on the uploading of photos. I am just too lazy and impatient to even start on it. Dun blame me, it takes forever to upload 1 pic. Maybe I should switch to multiply.com instead cos Mdm Mok says that to upload, I only have to drag and drop. How nice~~ ^.^

Anyway, here are the photos for Mei Mei's birthday. Spent the eve and actual day of her birthday with her (both days to KTV). She gave me a shock on the eve but nonetheless I am glad to be around when she needs company (^-^)

We treated her to a dinner at the Meritus Negara. Nice place, nice food. A must-try for carnivores. Never ending flow of meat on your plate and the best thing is, they come right to you. You don't have to walk unless you want appetizers or desserts. Unfortunately, our birthday gal suffers from indisgestion halfway through. Hahaha..Serves you right, who ask you to refuse to move after your butt touches the chair :p

A small hiccup though, we ordered 6 glasses of juices only to realise that we have to pay for it when we asked for the bill (-.-") Guess what? Each glass cost about $8. Do the calculation yourself.

Finally, photos!!

A handmade present from Kat to Mei. So sweet of her ^-^

From the inside. I can't wait to receive mine for my b-dae. Woohoo!!

The Almighty Quartet! Edited by Mei

If you notice, Ah Ger, Mei and myself wore tops of the same colour tone.

Me and Ah ger

Kathy Koh & myself

Lastly, me and the birthday gal ^.^

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2007-01-01T02:16:00.000+08:00

Happy new year my friends!!

Looking back at my resolutions in 2006, I'm proud to say that quite a number of my wishes came true. However, I need to work harder to accomplish those that were overlooked by my guardian angel ^.^

Alot of things happened, good and bad. I've grown alot, emotionally and mentally through the setbacks & disappointments that I experienced but I've also learnt to appreciate the good things that I've encountered in 06. I guess 2006 isn't just another year for me but it's THE year.

However, I'm still not strong enough or should I say I have yet to learn to "heck care". I am still bothered by the fact that my supposedly close friends didn't show that they cared. I am still learning to accept the fact that the kind of friendship in the sitcom "F.R.I.E.N.D.S" did not exist at all. It's all fictional.

I've received well wishes from colleagues, the not-so-close friends, acquaintances and even ex-girlfriends of some of my friends but not my close friends. So we stopped spending time together on festives time and now the well wishes SMSes also stopped. Not that I desperately need them for 07 but I thought that was the least thing that one can show that they cared. There again, disappointment in friends. I didn't send them any SMSes also because I am tired of being the one who cared. So...

Why do people care only when something bad happened or is going to happen? What about the sharing of good things or happiness? If you will only care when bad things happen, then beware! Cos you are lossing me if you haven't already realise. BUT..I have no idea if you would take this as a "bad" thing or a relief.

I wouldn't want to end my 1st entry in 07 with a sad note, so more resolutions for 07!

1. A higher pay job (or pay increment) =)
2. Better & stronger friendships
3. Healthier body for loved ones & myself
4. More holidays with loved ones
5. The special someone to appear soon so that I can stopped harping on the fact that my friends didn't have enough time for me.

Wish me luck!! ^.^

AN UNLUCKY DAY

2006-12-18T09:03:00.000+08:00

The following tells a story about a day of an unlucky prawn dumpling, Mr Har Kao. Upon his request, I tell the story on his behalf. He hopes that everyone who read it would pity his unluckiness. And the story goes....

Once upon a sunday in December 2006, the story unfolds...

Firstly, his computer crashed. All his documents & files are at risk of being wiped out completely. Next, Hao Kao and his family decides to travel to M'sia for a 1-day JB tour. Just as he was happily driving & squeezing with the many others on the Causeway towards M'sia, the car broke down -.- For some unknown reason, it simply refused to move.

There being no other choices and him being the only able-bodied man (in his own words, there's 3 frail ladies & 1 "handicapped" father on board), Har Kao has to get down the car and push it. If it was a sunny day, maybe some kind souls would stop by to help. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day!! Therefore no one bothered. Poor Har Kao has to accomplish the mission single-handledly and in the rain!! According to his description, he felt so 'man' with the sweats & rains and half-transparent white shirt sticking to his body thus showing his "ang kong".

After much hardship, he finally reached the M'sia custom, believing that they would be able to help. To his dismay (and horror), they actually asked him to push the car all the way to the service centres in JB, which are all quite a distance away from the custom. And..he has to do it alone as the custom is short of man power. Unwilling to do it, they waited and waited and waited..finally, someone managed to have the car started. It was already around 4pm then. Solicitous about the condition of the car, they decide to head back to Singapore instead. Praying throughout that the car would not die on them again.

Prayers unheard, the car dies again while they queued for clearance in Singapore Customs. Again, Har Kao braved the rain and pushed the car to the shelters. This time round, our friendly custom officers offered to call in tow service for them, FOC. So they waited, and waited, and waited..... Just then, another officer walked by to check on them. Upon understanding the situation, he offered to charge the car's battery for them and ta-da, the car is moving once again.

Cautiously, Har Kao drives home with no headlights, no air-con & no wipper. Fearing that the battery would run out, he has no choice but to switch off the above. Finally, it's home sweet home for his folks. As for Har Kao, he has to return the troublesome car to its owner. This time round, with the rain getting heavier and night falling, he has to switch on the headlights and wipper.

Approaching the multi-storey carpark of where the owner parks his car, Har Kao was overwhelmed with joy, thinking that his nightmare is over. This being not his day, the car dies once again, at the entrance of the multi storey carpark. The spot was perfectly calculated, it dies right at the entrance where there's no shelter from the heavy downpour. Cursing and swearing, Har Kao has to push car into the carpark and into the parking lot. All these was to be done manually. Meaning to say, he has to push the car front & back, in and out of the lot until it's properly parked.

With the car is dead, he can't start it and therefore he can't wind up the windows. After assurance from the owner that there's no valuables in the car, he left the carpark with the windows of the car 3/4 up. Lucky for him, his friend was there with him and he was kind enough to give Har Kao a ride home in his motorbike. Meaning to say, Har Kao has to ride home in the rain again. (In my opinion, I don't think the rain makes a difference to his already-wet-shirt and pants).

When he finally sat down for his dinner, he swallowed 2 bowls of rice within 5 minutes. He claims these to be his first meal of the day. That was already 8pm.

So the 1-day M'sia tour turned into a 1-day Singapore-Malaysia's custom tour.

End of story.

My reaction to his day: Wahahahahaha...*faint from laughter*

A TRUE PISCESIAN I AM

2006-12-06T08:58:00.000+08:00

Came across this astrology website ( http://www.pamelahabing.com/astrology/ ) while browsing through my cousin's blog. I must say that the description is freakingly accurate

Your most likeable trait: COMPASSION
Just as the first sign of the zodiac, Aries, represents a new beginning so the twelfth and last sign, Pisces, is the end of the circle, the sign of eternity, reincarnation, and spiritual rebirth. Many astrologers say that Pisces is a link to the spirit world and that you who are born under this sign are old souls, for they believe Pisceans to have experienced other lives in the past.
Pisceans have an other-worldly quality. In mystical terms, you are described as being half-body and half-spirit, pulled between material existence and spiritual concerns, possessed of the knowledge that you will never be entirely at home in the real world.

Like natives of the other water signs (Cancer and Scorpio), you have the ability to see deeply into the human psyche. Subtle and intuitive, you are born with the gift of prophecy, and may even become involved in the occult, ESP, and spiritualism. If you get a hunch, others would be wise to pay attention.

P.S: Mr Dory, I told you I've psychi powers, please believe me now! :)
Friends, don't attempt to lie to me. Me not saying doesn't mean I din realise :)

Ruled by Neptune, planet of mystery and illusion, your personality is elusive, fey, and quick-silvery. Your element is water, and the imagery of the sea is evident in how easily you adapt to the ever-shifting currents around you. More than natives of any other sign, you are enormously influenced by your surroundings and by the people who touch your life. Indeed, you have a unique ability to get under another person's skin, to take literally as your own another's problems, joys, and woes. At times you give away the very strength and emotional security you need for yourself.

OMG..this is so true. The one question I've been trying to answer: why is your problem my problem?

You possess superb intuitions and a seemingly bottomless understanding of other people, yet your extraordinary sensitivity can be your own most vulnerable point,. You are too impressionable to each passing influence, too susceptible to someone else's hard luck story or plea for help. For you, learning to say no can be a lifetime project and you may never learn how to do it at all.

This is no good!!

Pisces is know as the sign of self-undoing, and you may become the creator of your own downfall. You are impractical and fall prey to overindulgence. You also have a penchant for picking the wrong companions. At times, your life may become so punctuated with trouble and heartache that you try desperately to escape?and then you are like Eliza jumping from ice floe to ice flow, with no clear sense of where you are headed. Conflicting emotions and desires pull you to and fro. You must fight hard for stability, for the strength of purpose and balance needed to combat the negativity of laziness, carelessness, and emotional confusion..

I think I am at this juncture right now - a point punctuated with troubles and heartache. Haiz..

This is not to imply that you lack backbone. Indeed, you are capable of great sacrifice and hard work in the serve of a cause or an ideal. however, not many natives of this sign are suited to the harsh, rough-and-tumble world of business and commerce. Creative and intensely imaginative, you are more successful as a writer, musician, or artist. Pisces is the sign of the poet and the dreamer, and you strive to create a world that comes closer to your own unique vision. Among famous Piscean creators are Auguste Renoir, Frederic Chopin, Enrico Caruso, Vaslaw Nijinsky, Rudolph Nureyev, Elizabeth Barret Browning, and Edna St. Vincent Millay.

Fundamentally unsure of yourself, you prefer to work alone rather than with people. You have an instinct for finding what appears to the be the easy way out, and founder in the shallows of least resistance. This is why so many talented, charming, superior natives of this sign never attain the position in life to which their gifts entitle them.

Yes, I have no resistance towards my bed and my lazy bugs. So please stop asking me to do things which I think is a chore. Remember? 我是皇上！I only use my mouth and nothing else :)

You are a very special person whose sensitivity and awareness will always appeal to a select group. You are capable of high intellectual achievement and your magnetic, mysterious, engaging and delightful personality is heightened by an intriguing sense of drama.

You are also loyal, unselfish, and generous, always ready to help a friend who has fallen on hard times. Naturally kind, with a deep appreciation for the inner qualities of others, you are not concerned with the superficial and with what others see on the surface. You look at the inner soul, the essence. There is no more sensitive, perceptive friend, nor one more warmhearted, caring, devoted, and sentimental.

Conclusion: Friends, be glad that you have a pisces by your side.

How I wished I have a pisces as a friend who understands and is ever ready to give me a hand when I need it.

I MISS HONGKONG

2006-11-29T19:36:00.000+08:00

Back from my 5D4N trip to HongKong. This is my 3rd time there since 2001 and it definitely won't be the last. As usual, I spent alot and bought alot :)

I realised by dream of going to Disneyland with Mummy, though I was the one who paid for the tickets but nonetheless it was a dream come true for me =) More importantly, I saw my idol - WINNIE THE POOH!!! Wahahhaa..I went nuts when I saw the mascot coming out for photo taking. Everything was cute, even the cups. Hahaha. Spent quite alot on the soverniors shop.

Here are the some of the photos. Too lazy to upload everything :)

On the tram ride to Victoria Peak

Acting cute in process

*Muacks*

Taken at Lautau Island with Mummy

With my darling cousin again. In disneyland, while waiting for the Winnie ride.

With my favorite two "person" in the world - Mummy & Winnie The Pooh!!

Cute Wizard Hat

Minnie Joan

On the ferry ride to Macau

Me with Mummy on the ferry back to HongKong

A group photo at Lautau Island. See the buddha behind us?

Last but not least, my 战利品. HeeHeeHee

I LOVE MY BOSS!!!

2006-11-21T18:13:00.000+08:00

Had my monthly supervision with my boss and towards the last part of the session when we have to fix next month's date, this is what she said to me:

Boss (flipping through her calendar) : Joan ar, December when you taking leave?

Me (confused) : Huh? No ar, I'm on leave for a week from tomorrow. I din take any in Dec le.

Boss: Oh. Then you want to take?

Me: Er...If I have to take, then maybe on the 26th lo. After Xmas. Hee

Boss: 26 ar..Wah..a popular date le. Wait let me see...(took out a super-act-cute leave record)..ok..2 on leave so far. Okay, I booked for you. So u take leave then hor?

Me: Erm..Boss..I say IF I have to take le. I not confirm le. Cos might have to cover Sida's duties.

Boss: Nvm. I cover for you. You take. I approve. Put in the request later.

Me: Oh. Ok lo. Since you insist. Hahaha

Boss: Anyhow, I've "booked" the slot for you. Tomorrow you going HKG hor. Enjoy yourself huh. (and she gives me a super huge grin)

Me: Thanks boss! Buaiz

I guess she's the only boss in the whole world who can't wait for her subordinates to go on leave. How can I not love her for that? Hahahaha

CHECK LIST

2006-11-20T20:04:00.000+08:00

To book tickets for Disneyland - Done
To change HongKong currency - Done
To do online check in - Done
To pack my bags
To print out the Disneyland performance timing - Done
To draft up a Xmas present list
To fix the itinery for the trip
To check on transportation from Airport to Hotel - Done
To check nearest MTR from Hotel - Done

BIDE THE LAST GOODBYE

2006-11-20T19:00:00.000+08:00

Went back to Parry on Saturday night for their farewell dinner. Beginning of next year, Parry Primary School would officially becomes history. Although I am no longer a staff of Parry, but it's still sad to see the beautiful (thou eerie) building go off. I think it would almost be impossible to find another school in Singapore that's so ancient, simple & 纯朴. I will miss the school. Definitely!

Anyway, I had a nice time catching up with my ex-colleagues and of course my darling students, the Primary 1s especially. They are still as adorable as before. Despite not seeing me for about 2 years, they still remembered me!! And..they are such sweet talkers :) Really can melt a teacher's heart.

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Happy (It's her real name) : 罗老师，你为什么Teacher's Day 没有回来？

Me: 因为我要做工啊。

Happy: 哦，我有买礼物给你可是不知道怎么拿给你。你等一下跟我回家可以吗？我拿给你。

Me: 真的吗? 可是老师等一下没有空，而且等你们表演完已经很晚了。改天好吗？

Happy: 不可以，都不懂什么你才回来看我们。我叫妈妈回家拿给你。You wait for me okay? (and she runs off)

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Yin Li: Rebecca, after the dance you want to go back Life Science room or go to the table?

Rebecca (turn towards me): 罗老师，later 你 go where？

Me: I go back to my table lo.

Rebecca: Which Table

Me: Table 3

Rebecca to Yin Li: I go Table 3 with 罗老师.

P.S: Rebecca is half caucasian. So her chinese is 半桶水.

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Rebecca to Me: 罗老师，last year Mid-Autumn 的时候 I ask if 你要 follow me home. Have you decided?

Me: How can I follow you home? Then my mummy how?

Rebecca: Ask her come with you lo. I have alot of rooms at home.

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I was dumbfounded by their conversations but I was also very touched by their 童言童语.

The little darlings.

My Primary 6 students. Spent the longest time with them when I was in Parry. From Pri 4 (3 & 4 Sem) till Pri 5 (1 & 2 Sem). They are also my proudest achievement. Managed to get them to like chinese.

My graduated students. Pretty girls.

Oh yah, I saw Wanling on the dinner also. Apparently she was an ex-parrian. Nice!

A little bomb on that night though. I got to know that my ex-principal is going over to Yishun Primary School..AND..my centre has alot of projects in YPS next year. Which means to say, I will be working with her once again. KILL ME!!!

椰子的故事

2006-11-15T13:30:00.000+08:00

A legend about Coconut.

在海南民间传说中，它是南海龙王三太子的化身。椰子壳头部有两眼一嘴，酷似人貌，椰子树的寿命与人类自相若，习性喜与民居为伴。在海南传说中，椰子是通人性的美丽生灵，苦椰饰品有避邪，护平安之含义。

*Sharon: I think you would like this*

PRAYING FOR A CLOSE FRIEND

2006-11-14T10:41:00.000+08:00

Midnight bomb yesterday.

I am praying for a close friend

1. That her lymph nodes is only that of an infection and not cancerous
2. That her family problem can be resolved
3. That she can knock off on time and stop doing OTs into wee hours
4. That she would find confidence in her work again
5. That she would be free of worries
6. And that she would be a happier, healthier and free-er person

To Ms Anonymous:

You know I am a person who tends to 想太多 & 想太远. I really had a hard time sleeping after logging off yesterday night cos my mind is full of "what if".."what happens".

I know you are reading. Please take good care of yourself. I'm begging you. I am really worried when you told me yesterday night about what might happen to yourself. The part on giving me your clothes after death is TOTALLY NOT FUNNY!!! (and dun bother to try harder)

Please tell me & discuss with me on anything & everything okie! And stop scaring me with your 'not-funny-at-all' jokes. I want many more years of friendship, KTVing, bitching, gossiping, traveling, shopping, dining.....etc with you.

Just remember, I'll always be around. Even if I cannot offer good solutions, I can entertain you. You always like my entertainment, don't you? :)

THE BIG DAY

2006-11-08T22:29:00.000+08:00

3rd Nov 06 marks the day where Ms Mok officially (and traditionally) becomes Mdm Mok aka Mrs Yam. It was a beautiful wedding with a radiant couple, although both of them had minimal sleep the night before (esp. the groom..whahaha) but nonetheless you two looked wonderful.

Although I've 'worked' for 18 long hours that day & came back with a bruised arm and hungry stomach, everything was worth it. Just for you ar, Mdm Mok!! :)

The morning part were quite in control. The timing was perfect except for a little hiccup towards the last part, but nothing serious. The games..my oh my..the morning games was hilarious. The groom and brothers were so sporting much to our surprise. I loved the singing and the contract part. So romantic yet comical :)

For the banquet, everyone turned up well-dressed with tons of well wishes for the newly wed. Our bride is certainly very honoured and happy with it. It's a pity I didn't get to enjoy the reception part, cos I was with the bride in the room the whole time while she was busy getting ready. So while waiting for her, I decided to cam-whore a bit. Heehee. After all, it's quite rare to be so dressed up.

Most of the pictures are with the photographer, hopefully we'll get to view the photos and videos for the day :)

Din realise that the background was the toilet till much later. Haiz..Spoiler

Another one. I was very green that day. Make up was green, earring was green & my top was green. Lynn, u must be very happy with my colour choice :)

A group picture with the sisters aka Jie Meis for the day

A pity Tianxin is not with us when this was taken.

A trying-to-act-cute-but-failed take

Finally. Another group picture of the closer few from CT 9. The last one taken was in 2000. The groom was asked to stand aside when this photo was taken much to his dismay.Reason? He was not from NYJC CT9 (1999-2000). Hahahaha

Once again, from the bottom of my heart, I wish the couple a blissful & blessed marriage with countless happy years to follow. May your love for each other withstand the test of time and all obstacles.

FINALLY!!

2006-11-08T20:42:00.000+08:00

It had been such a long long time since my last entry. Blame it on the stupid tag-board.
Anyway, updates!!

Purpose: Mdm Mok's Hens Nite

Date: 14 & 15 Oct 06

Venue: Conrad Centennial Hotel

This was definitely a night to be remembered by everyone who were present. It was a nite filled of laughter, warmth, tears & memories. Mdm Mok was SO drunk and she really looked like a lobster towards the end of the drinking session. So red and hot!! Hahaha. Alot of "secrets" were revealed and shared. *winks* you know what I mean. Heehee.

As usual, we did some serious cam-whore. Enjoy the pictures

Gift from Conrad Hotel - Just the bear though

Complimentary chocolates from the hotel

Sharon and myself

Ah yan and myself

Suling and myself

Last but not least, Mdm Mok and myself

Group photo taken in Marche @ Suntec - With the 2 emcees

Group photo in the hotel room - Sisters for the wedding day & sisters from JC

Thank god I met them. Thank god I found them. Sisters for life! :)

We finished this monster within 2 hours - At least 65% went into Mdm Mok's stomach

A toast for eternal love, for lifelong sisterhood and for new-found friendship

This was her BEFORE the drinking session

This was her AFTER the drinking session - Concuss!!

Purpose: BBQ cum gathering with everyone present after a LONG time

Date: 28th Oct 06

Venue: East Coast Park

We finally had a full attendance gathering on this very day. It was just so difficult to find a time/activity that everyone is happy and available. It was a fun-filled evening. The food was great, the portion was just right and the weather was fine until the last part.

It was really a chop-chop BBQ session. We arrived at around 6pm, fire started at around 6.45pm. We start to BBQ at around 7pm, finished eating at around 8.15pm and we packed and went to Kat's place at around 8.30pm. Like a whirlwind. Hahaha.

We played pictionary & mahjong - Hello Kitty Mahjong. Conclusion: We can't draw and the Hello Kitty Mahjong is confusing. It serves better as an ornament. Haha.

A complete group photo after N number of years

When the night falls and everyone is full

Getting into position, and 1..2...

and CHEERS!!!

The Hello Kitty Mahjong. Super cute & creative but confusing.

A close up version. If I can find a Winnie the Pooh version, rest assured that I will definitely buy it. Wahahaa

MC

2006-10-09T21:56:00.000+08:00

I'm sick.

LAST LESSON

2006-10-05T21:35:00.000+08:00

Today marks the official last lesson of my tuitions with my PSLE students. Although it's kinda relieving to know that my mondays & saturdays are free of tuitions now, but it's also quite saddening that I won't get them to see them as often. After all, I've been teaching them for 2 years & our relationship is more than just teacher & students.

I will be bringing them out for a post-PSLE celebration soon to give them credit for their efforts & I REALLY hope that I can get some good news on the 23rd Nov.

~~~PRAYING!!!~~~

MEMORIES REKINDLED

2006-10-03T11:51:00.000+08:00

Once upon a time, we get to see each other almost everyday, even on weekends. Once upon a time, we had the luxury of lazing around, doing nothing but gossiping and laughing our heads off at stupid jokes/at Kat's comical action & tortise-like response/at huimei's hilarious way of laughing. Once upon a time, we get to eat with each other, be it recess/lunch/dinner. Once upon a time, we don't have to worry about deadlines, so what it's near exam time? Once upon a time, we had all the time in the world to waste. Once upon a time, our life was simple yet happy. That's however, once a upon a time.

However & finally, last friday, it was memories rekindled. I feel it again :) I feel the bond that belongs to only us. I feel the friendship that is going strong despite so many times of quarrels & misunderstandings. I feel the happiness of having you gers as my best pals for life. Thanks gers for the wonderful night :)

It was a night of great company & great food. Nothing serious was discussed, just some stupid jokes & stupid poses made for photo taking. Nevertheless, it took our mind off some of the unhappy things that's happening in each of our life. For me, it gave me the strength to continue with my life & certainly made me look forward to another of such get together.

Oh, that night was also sort of a pre-celebration (unofficial one) for Ah Ger. I had a pleasant surprise when Kat showed me the present that she made for ah ger before the dinner. I LOVE it so much. I think I would keep it for myself if not for the already written birthday messages for ah ger. It was so thoughtful of her to have taken time and effort to do the present. It's just so sweet. You shall see it for yourself.

From Left, Ah Ger, Mei Mei, Me & Koh Sai Lin aka Kat

I love this. I really do. She promise to give us 1 each during our birthday :)

Complete group photo since 2003's Melbourne Trip.

More pictures coming up. Waiting for Liang Hui Mei to upload.

EARLY MORNING BOMB!

2006-09-29T10:26:00.000+08:00

Habibah (my office recep): Joan ah, you going TPC for meeting huh?

Me: Ya, why?

Habibah: Oh..Wah Khoon (my boss) wants to speak to you le.

Me (thinking to myself): Shit, what did I do wrong?

Me: Oh.

*****Transfering*****

Boss: Joan ah, that time when you teaching, which level you took huh?

Me: (a sign of relief), oh..er..I taught Pri 1-5.

Boss: Which levels you took the longest?

Me: Erm..should be 1, 3 and 5. Took them for the 1st half. Why le?

Boss: Okay good. I want you to represent SCS to give a one hour talk at Chongfu Primary for their teachers & parents on "Preparing your kids for Primary One" in Nov. I'll go through with you the slides that Fauziah prepare, but I want you to personalize it according & edit it.

Me: Oh...HUH???? Me?? Er..boss ar...

Boss: I want to train you for public speaking, then next time you will have more experience. Must get use to speaking in front of many people. Okay, so when you come back office we'll discuss in detail. Enjoy your meeting!

Me: Er...boss ar..actually..

Boss: No actually. Decided (sounding super happy & excited) Cya back in office.

Me: (-.-"") ok lo.

Boss: Good girl. Byeeeeee.

Me to myself: I AM SO DEAD!! ARRGGGHHHH..I DUN WAN!!!

P.S: Sharon, Yan...please update me on the latest Primary 1 policy that MOE has.

MEGA CELEBRATION

2006-09-23T02:05:00.000+08:00

Yippee!! I had a mega celebration today for passing my advance theory. (>.<) Actually, it's just an excuse to take sometime off my hectic schedule. I really felt like a dog for the pass few weeks. Anyway, went for a S~U~P~E~R expensive but delicious dinner with my piggy cousin. It's a japanese buffet restuarant called "Kuishin Bo". They serve really nice food & desserts.

I love the Japanese Pancake aka the pancake that Doraemon loves.

Wanted to take photo of the main dishes also, but by the time we remembered, the food is already in our stomach. heehee.

FRIENDS

2006-09-20T09:21:00.000+08:00

Was chatting with Ha Kao aka prawn dumplings (I'm jus so creative) yesterday night and the topic of friends came up. Seem like age and number of friends are of opposite relativity, i.e the older you grow, the lesser friend you have. Or maybe I should say, the lesser "devoted" friends you have. I am seeing lesser and lesser of such devoted friends around me.

Devoted in this case meant spending festives together, spending time together, going on a all girls holiday together and being punctual! It tells alot of where the person/group stands in your heart through you being punctual/late/super late. I guess the saddest thing that I feel as a friend is the feeling that I get from some of us - that meeting up becomes more of an obligation than desire. Meeting friends becomes more of fulfilling a responsibility.

It is just so hard to get everyone together for a decent dinner, let alone going on a holiday together. Everyone are just so busy with their own stuff, be it work or tuitions or boyfriends. Even if they have the time, getting them to stay away from their so called beloved one for a couple of days is as good as asking them to go and die.

Even pre-booking doesn't work. So what even if the appointment have been made like 2-3 months in advance.

"I cannot confirm now, let u all know later."
= I have to see if my boyfriend/boyfriend's friend/colleagues/company/other friends have anything on/wants to do anything first before I decide if I wanna join you all.

"Sorry, I have something on last minute"
= Sorry, I've found a better company for the day.

WTF!! I am being judgemental here but who cares?? Maybe you should be sorry that I am getting this feeling. After all, it was YOU who made me feel this way!! Maybe it'll be comforting to know that the "you" here refers to no one in particular but everyone in general.

Is this really part of growing old? I am quite skeptical about this. I see other friend's friend who, despite their hectic working schedule and family/relationship life, they still make it a point to spend time together, I mean quality time. And the best thing about these people is, they truly want to be with each other, the place/venue/food/company doesn't matter AT ALL!!! No questions raised. You ask, I free, I confirm, I go!

Somewhere somehow, when one goes into a serious relationship, the boyfriend's friend becomes more important than your own click. You will be seeing them more often than your own friends, you will be spending most of the festival celebrations with them in comparison. The mentality of spending the actual day together as before is so impossible. The keyword here is ACTUAL!!

"I can meet you 1 week before or after X'mas/New Year/CNY/my birthday, but not on the actual day."

So does that mean that we will never see each other on the day of event FOREVER. If that's the case, on receiving your invitation card for marriage or watever, my reply will be "I will be there 1 week before/ later to celebrate your XXX because I have better things to do on the ACTUAL day."

Sad to say this but I've been carrying out this "experiment" for 2 days on MSN by annoucing subtly that I have a blog. The hypothesis of this experiment is "With a time period, less than 5 of my close friends will notice my annoucement". True enough, my hypothesis is proven correct. Only 2 friends on my contact list noticed & out of the 2, only 1 is from my supposedly "close friends". Conclusion drawn: Nobody (except for the 2 who replied) ever takes notice of the sentances typed in the "personal message" function of MSN and my friends are just so "concerned" about my life. How encouraging is that?

***To my dear sisters: Not many people knows that I have a blog :) You gers are amongst the very few who knows =)***

Actually me having a blog had been for almost a year now, but I was never comfortable with the idea of my close friends (other than my sisters & some cousins) knowing. Reason? I don't know. Maybe because I din want them to know how I feel, maybe for fear that they'll be sarcastic of the blogging idea or maybe... I just don't think that they care and thus don't see the point in letting them know. If our path will meet only once in a while, then I don't see any point of alerting you on what is happening in my life.

Maybe to those reading, I am just being picky & trying to be difficult. You know, the thinking that "she is just jealous that she don't have the special someone to be with her". Maybe I am huh. Mmmmm.

Okay, I am starting to feel emotionally unbalanced & the more I type, the more anger I feel. And the most scary thing is, I don't give a heck that you will be reading this shoutout because... I want you to know!

SHIT!!

BOSS!!! I NEED COUNSELLING ALSO!!

SORORITY

2006-09-17T21:31:00.000+08:00

'Sorority' meant a society or club of women or girls, esp. in a college.

I spent my weekends with my 2 groups of sororities. =)

Saturday
Met up with my secondary sorority for dinner, too bad though because Kat can't join us. I think the last time we had a complete group photo was in Sec 4. I wonder when we can have a full attendance. Haiz.

Anyway, the initial plan was to have our dinner at Sushi Tei. However, due to the IMF, everyone avoided Suntec and ended up in Orchard. And stupid us forgot to make a booking, so we ended up at Billy Bombers cos we din want to wait for 45 mins for a table.

As usual, we couldn't decide on where to go next after dinner. Some wanted to watch "Banquet", but was overthrown cos we couldn't get the tickets. Some wanted to go KTV but others rejected. So...we ended up in Meritus Mandarin..Top of the M. Wanted to go Ritz Carlton for a drink, but was put off by the thought of having to pass through Suntec that area. So the next best choice is Mandarin since Lynn has got 50% discount. Heehee :)

It was a nice choice actually. We never knew that Singapore had such a nice night view before we went up. Nice ambience also, except that it's not a place for large groups. It is more of a place for rendevous.

Anyway, I ordered Margaritas. It looked red on the picture, but when it was delivered, it was clear and HUGE!!! I swear I've never seen such a BIG cup before. It is really humogous. Actually all the other drinks are huge also. Their lychee martini are served like chinese tea with gallons of liquid inside the tea pot and rose's Zombie looks never ending. No matter how much she drinks, the volume remains unchanged. hahahaa..

Saw the circumference of the cup? It is as big as the tibits bowl. If ur face is small, maybe u can dip your whole face in it.

From the right: My Magaritas, Jieying's Lychee Martini (you might not be able to see the teapot, cos it's black. But definitely can see the Lychee with the red color thingy), Xiufen's CTE, Lynn's Sunset Tequila, Rose's Zombie (TALL glass) & Huimei's White Russian (blocked by mine)

Sunday

Met the sisters & brothers in Mdm Mok's place. Discussed the time line for the big day & settled on some logistics. It's a pity some of the sisters couldn't make it for today's meeting. Have to meet up with the sisters again to finalise on the day's events, especially the games part..THAT IS IMPT!!

I'm definitely looking forward to 3 Nov. This is the first time one of my best friend is getting married and this is also the first time I'm in charge of coordinating. Keeping my fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong last minute. I wouldn't want to "disturb" the groom & bride on the day. Luckily I have Suling to help me. :p

NO UPDATES

2006-09-10T00:11:00.000+08:00

My life is still as boring. As the title suggests, there's no updates.

My life still revolves around work, tuitions & meetings..and the worst thing is, I see no end in this kind of lifestyle.

Maybe stability is the only consolation I can give myself and indeed I am glad that I have a stable income. At least I can promise my mum some sort of security, financial security to be specific. Very happy also to be able to sponsor her for this upcoming HKG trip :)

I have been attending the Amore lessons faithfully for the past few weeks, trying very hard to catch up with the lagging sessions. Hopefully I can finish my 12 sessions b4 the 3 months validity is up. I went for my 1st pilates class on wed, it was quite fun actually. Alot better than Yoga I would say. ALOT of toning there. As a matter of fact, my abdominal & thing muscles still hurts while I'm typing this. But then, this also shows that the pilates lessons is quite effective. I've borrowed the DVD from Kat. Will be starting my home-based pilates soon. Hopefully I have the determination to do it everyday. Praying also that this would help me loss some weight b4 Mdm Mok's wedding. Wahahahaha

Congratulations also to Mr Dory Wee for his success in securing a job. VERY happy for you, and although I said in my previous paragraph that I am trying to loss weight, I still want my chicken! Heeheeeheee..

LITTLE THINGS THAT SPICE UP MY LIFE

2006-09-04T22:15:00.000+08:00

A funny conversation that I had with one of my client. The whole conversation was carried out in dialect.

Me: Can I know when is your birth-date?

Client: 23 of March

Me: Which year?

Client: I don't know. My ma gives birth one. Not me

Me: (huh?) You mean you don't remember which year you born in is it?

Client: I not educated. I don't understand. My ma give birth to me never ask me. I don't know.

Me: Er...never mind. (-.-")

PULAU SIBU

2006-08-29T13:54:00.000+08:00

Spent the past weekend in Pulau Sibu, a small island in Malaysia. We stayed in a kelong and to be very honest, it was a rude shock when we stepped onto the kelong itself. It was quite like a refugee camp. My cousins were still joking of how we are refugees on our escape and we are now stranded in the middle of the sea..hahahaha..lame! -.-"

There's no 'rooms', everyone who is IN the kelong has to sleep together. (!!) Its like an open concept sleeping arrangment. They have rows & rows of double deckers and each family/group will be allocated a section. There's no blockage/curtains between the row, so you could be just a bed apart from a total stranger. For us, not so bad because we have 10 pax and the guys took the outer bed. Other than this, the place is actually not bad. It has a pool table, karaoke, mahjong &..FISHES!!! Its a whole new experience for city kids like us.

Despite the very "basic" facilities, we had lots of fun. We can really entertain ourselves, very well in fact. Some of the self-entertaining activities includes talking to the fishes as if they understand us, trying to psycho the fishes into eating our bait, experimenting with the different kind of "food" to use as bait, making fun of the stupid fishes caught without us having to use any bait, challenging each other on pool with one using the normal pool cue, another using a broom (-.-), pushing each other into the sea water, behaving like idiots, munching..munching..munching and more munching. hahaha...

I am proud to say that during this trip, I've learnt how to swing the fishing rod without throwing the whole rod into the sea, how to tie the hook onto the "fishing string" (the string used for fishing, dunno what's that called..nylon string??) and..discovering that the fishes there eat anything but squid!! It's true!! We tried using the different food that we have as bait, we even caught one using watermelon..wahhahahaa..but they refused to eat squid.

Anyway, some of the food that we used includes bread, watermelon, cheezels, potato chips, the prawn crackers, fishball (those tibits kind of fishballs, if u know what i meant), Pocky & Twistees. The statistics showed that the fishes in Sibu prefers....(drum roll)...BREAD!!! Wahhahaha... -.-"

I'm definitely looking forward to another of such trips with my cousins. Its SO much fun even though it can be quite boring at night..and sometimes during the day. I'm happy and proud to have them as my family. I've always believed that what makes a trip memorable & enjoyable is the company. If you are with the right group of people, it doesn't matter where you go or what you do. This explains why I can go to the same place over and over again but with different groups of people. Same place, different experience! ")

Setting off from the jetty. Our kelong is about 20 minutes boat ride away.

The Kelong we stayed in

Open concept sleeping arrangement

My 3 darling cousins fishing at the 'entrance' of the Kelong. See the stairs? It leads up to the kelong itself. Behind them is where the boat will be "parked". They had so much fun there that they refused to come up till it's lunch time.

Them again, struggling with the bait

Best of friends cum future-cousin-in-law

Me & June June aka Ms Piggy Chua. Yes, she has finally & officially changed her name from June Chua to Piggy Chua..hahaha..she's gonna kill me for this.

Me with Zhouling. Fortunately, she has not changed her name, unfortunately, she sometimes behaves like a pig as well.

Me and Qiqi. She caught the most fishes during the trip. Dun look her no up, she has telepathic with the fishes there.

4 pretty ladies

I love this photo cos it looks stupid and idiotic enough. hahaha. No wonder they are brothers

Cousins, future cousin-in-law & future sibling-in-law. Try to make it out yourself.

Last but not least, My pride & joy!

I AM SO LUCKY!!!

2006-08-23T14:13:00.000+08:00

It's proven once again, that I am one lucky gal!!

If you have been reading my blog faithfully, you should have read one of my entry earlier this month, with regards to how I lucky I was to be able to recover my lost mobile. Well..something even more miraculous happened this afternoon, during my lunch break :)

I was walking back to office with my colleagues & was complaining to one of them that my diamond bangle (the one that Mummy gave me on my 21st birthday) was full of scratches. While complaining, I looked down at my bangle & I suddenly discovered that one of the diamonds was gone!!! Frantically, me and my colleagues start combing the surrounding area (I remembered brushing my hand against the pillar before I started to complain about the scratches) for that small, tiny diamond, but it was lunch time & the coffeeshop was packed! So we decided to come back to office, hoping that it was dropped in the office instead.

After scrutinizing my cubicle & that of the surrounding area, I still couldn't find it. So I went back to the coffeeshop. No luck still, and time was running out for me cos I have a client to see @ 2pm. So I asked the coffeeshop cleaner auntie & the vendors to help me look out. But I was already thinking to myself that there is NO way I can find the diamond, cos it so small & I dun even know where/when it was fell off the claw of the bangle

BUT..miracle happened!! While walking back, I saw my colleague waving at me from my office. Initially I thought that my client came early. When I entered the office, I saw many smiling faces & was told that my receptionist found the diamond!!! Apparently, she found it somewhere between my cubicle & another colleague's. I am telling you, I never felt so lucky b4. NEVER!!

I mean, when I lost my mobile, there is still hope that I might get it back. At the very least, I can still "contact" the mobile or whoever took it & I roughly know when & where it went missing etc. But..a diamond!!??? I can't "call", it won't "ring" and for goodness sake, it's so small!! Even my colleagues was questionable about finding it. BUT I FOUND IT!! Or rather, my colleague found it for me. Wahahahaa.

I dunno how else I can describe my feelings. No words can describe the miraculous experience :) So..to commemorate this and the previous "shi er fu de" belongings, I decided to buy 4D -.- Haha..today is a Wed - a 4D day!! Hopefully you will get good news from me later tonight.

Praying~~~~~

DISASTROUS YET COMICAL

2006-08-18T09:13:00.000+08:00

This is the 1st trip that I had with the boys, and it turns out to be a complete disaster!!! Never had I been to any trip where there's so many hiccups..even b4 setting off.

First, Lynn was down with cough & flu on the 1st day. She was already sick days before the trip. Then on the plane, somehow Zhentai & Zhiming also kana the flu virus, but luckily it didn't stay. However, throughout the flight, you can hear a symphony of sneezes every minute. Yet the boys are still grabbing every opportunity to joke instead of resting. To make things worse, the flight to BKK was more like a roller coaster ride with turbulence EVERYWHERE!!! From the time the plane took off, the seat-belt sign is on throughout. Trust me..I seriously thought that the plane was going to explore/crash anytime. Of cos, we blame it on the 1st time traveller, KOH ZHEN TAI!!!

Then, on the 3rd day, Mr Koh was down with food poisoning. In case you would like to know, he ate a plate of fried rice, 6 eggs, some waffles, dozen cups of milk, beans, cereals and more for his BREAKFAST!!! We later gathered that his food poisoning could be due to his hefty breakfast & the maggots + Coke that he had b4 entering Chatuchak. (Well... some idiot suggested trying the fried maggots, so we bought a pack & all of us ate it..INCLUDING ME!! God knows what came over me.)

Anyway, he started to vomit on the streets of Chatuchak Market, so me and Jieying, being the compassionate kind souls, rushed him back to our hotel while the other 3 continued their shopping. I can bet on my last dollar that the ride back was the longest ride that he had in his entire life. The cab was not moving, we forgot to prepare plastic bags for his anytime-can-come vomits & he starts to experience stomach upsets. (-.-") Both myself & Jieying were so afraid that the cabbie would chase us off the cab. But then again, if he really did that, I wouldn't blame him, I mean...who can tahan having some strangers seated so close to you & making all the "auurrggghhh...oorrggghhh..." vomiting sound. So, to compensate the cabbie, we paid him double of the cab fare.

That's not all, on the same day evening, I too was down with food poisoning. Neither of us remembers me eating anything different from the rest, so we decided to blame it on Mr Koh again since I took most care of him when he was sick. So we concluded that he was the one who passed the virus to me, not that food poisoning is contagious, we just want to blame it on someone. I know it's lame.

Anyway, when I was down with food poisoning with all the vomitting & diarrhoea, it was dinner time. I don't even want to drink water let alone to eat something. But Kijporn was already in our room nagging at me to have to eat something, and in order not to disappoint the rest..I drag myself with them to the Japanese Buffet. FYI..Mr Koh had already recovered after taking the so-called "Shen Qi Yao Shui a.k.a drink-it-you-will-vomit-all chinese medicine". I took that too, and I really vomitted out everything. Okay, I've digressed. So..while they are enjoying the feast, all that I was allowed to eat was a Udon (-.-") All thanks to tyrant Mr Hariwongsanupap Kijporn! Mind you, the buffet costs about SGD$20 and all I had was a Udon!! Expensive Udon. Thankfully, after drinking some self-made remedy of Kijporn that consist of 7-up & salt, I felt better.

Finally, on the last day, Jieying wrapped up the whole trip by "summarizing" all of our problems onto herself. So..she was down with flu, fever & diarrhoea!! Haiz~~~ Again, we blame it on Mr Koh. If you remember, when he suffers from food poisoning, it was me & Jieying who brought him back to the hotel. So this further affirms our belief that it was HIM who passed the virus to us.

Understand why this was a disastrous trip??? As to why it was comical, it's all thanks to our jokers, Mr Sim Xiangrong, Mr Tan Zhiming & Mr Koh Zhen Tai. They can really joke at anytime, anywhere & with anyone. Great entertainers I would say. It would be a torture though when you have to juggle between having stomach upsets & laughing. But its all thanks to the boys as despite all the hiccups, this was a fabulous trip filled with laughter & giggles. Definitely looking forward to another with the boys, but this time round, we'll make sure that we bring enough medication. In case!!!

Next destination in mind with them, Tioman!!

Us at the airport - Before departure

Lynn with her 3 "bei hou ling"

Me & Jieying on the plane

Lynn with yet another 2 "bei hou ling"

Me with a retro shade

Zhiming trying the fried Maggots

Rong-ge with his maggot

1st Group photo - taken in our hotel room

2nd Group photo - Taken in the Jap Rest.

3rd Group Photo - Taken @ a riverside

Me & Zhen Tai - Before the dinner, after numerous times of vomits & diarrhoea

Me & Jieying in Jap Rest.

The girls in the house!!

The girls with Kijporn

Me & kijporn in the Rest.

My Favourite - 3 Idiots.. Wahahaha

Another favourite - I LOVE their expressions!!!

CREATIVE IN A WRONG WAY

2006-08-02T13:36:00.000+08:00

My colleague sent me this and it is HILARIOUS!!!I wonder how would I react if I were the teacher. To cry or laugh??

LUCKY!!!

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

LUCKY!!!
I definitely have to blog about this!!

Yesterday, I was on my way home with another 2 of my frens after sending Rose off @ the airport. We took a comfort cab home & that's about 11pm. Then I happily went home, bathed & getting ready for bed when I suddenly realised that..I LOST MY PHONE!! That was around 12 midnight.

Initially I thot I had simply misplaced it, like I always do. But I didn't hear my phone rang when I called & I combed my whole room, still couldn't find. Frantically, I started calling all of my friends who was with me at the airport to see if somehow my phone would end up in their bags. Then I logged online to search for the comfort cab's lost & found number, filed a report. Wanted to call SingTel to cut off my line, but was worried that after cutting off, I wouldn't be able to "call" my phone anymore. (P.S: My friends was calling the phone the whole time I was filing for the report. My phone rang, but no one picked up/ turned off the phone)

Then, it suddenly struck me that I MIGHT have dropped it somewhere along the road after alighting the cab. So I told Mr Dory Wee Prawn Prawn that I want to go downstairs to try my luck. He was skeptical about it and ask me not to waste my time, but I insisted. So down I went. And...I FOUND IT!! It was lying next to the curb at the spot where I alighted. WAHAHAHAA..I was thinking to myself while making my way down, would I be lucky enough to find my phone? And it turns out...I AM A LUCKY GER!!!

P.S: Mr Dory Wee, sometimes desperate methods work okay!!

PRICELESS

2006-07-27T16:37:00.000+08:00

Buying antiseptic cream after wearing a pair of shoe that causes blisters - $5.25
Buying a new pair of shoes to replace that bloody shoe - $28.80
Cab fare saved after lucky me got a lift from my er jiu jiu who somehow turned up early at 8.15am on my doorstep - $12
Extra 15 minutes of sleep gained - PRICELESS!!

Wahahahahahaahaha!!

THE DAY I SAW A DREAM COME TRUE

2006-07-23T21:54:00.000+08:00

Saw Mdm Mok's new love nest last Sunday, and as the title suggest, it was the day i witness a dream come true :)

Heaven knows how much time, effort & $$ Mr & Mrs Yam spent on their new love nest. I guess it's all worthwhile after all as they are now the proud owners of a home~~ their home!! I guess it's hard to explain how I felt when Mdm Mok opens the door for us. It was the 1st time I went to a friend's place...a place that truly belongs to them and no one else..and that look on her face when she showed us around..OMG~~~ if that's not happiness..nothing else is I suppose.

Well, the Yam place is one made up of warmth, love & cosiness!! I LOVE their sofa and...shower head (or wadever that thing is called) I think it's so BIG..felt like showering in the rain...hahaa..I like the lightnings also..can create very different ambience. Oh yah..not forgetting their oven..finally found someone who owns a oven good enuff to bake (thou I dun reallie trust Mdm Mok's baking skills) ;p

I certainly am looking forward to paying that home sweet home a visit in the near future..thou..erm..it's quite dangerous & "dark" at certain timing of the day. (if you know what i mean..heehee)

A view of their Love Nest

Another view

A group photo of us, excluding the male owner

A Photo of the sisters omitting the boys

Us enjoying the food & company!!

Last but not least..the proud owners cum newly wed

HECTIC & FUN FILLED WEEKEND

2006-07-17T14:56:00.000+08:00

HECTIC BUT FUN FILLED WEEKEND
Last saturday was a total insane day for me. I have been to almost all parts of Singapore within the 24 hours

In the morning, went work in Yishun, then rushed down to Bukit Timah in the afternoon to attend a Malay colleague's wedding. After which went down to Douby Ghaut to meet my cousins to buy another cousin's present. Then, we went back to SengKang to wait for another cousin to come fetch us, from which we proceed to Changi to attend the birthday boy's birthday party. Stayed there until 10.30 (without eating the cake!!) then I went back to Douby Ghaut again to meet Rose & Co. for Pirates II.

If anyone is familiar with the MRT routes, I've been to the East, North, West. Lucky enough, I manage to hitch a ride from either my colleague or cousin. If not..the cab fare can kill me.

Anyway, spent some quality time with my cousins at the chalet. Rekindled our childhood memories as our uncle used to take the same chalet. It was one of the less haunted one in Changi..haha..have to find some way to psycho him to go take the chalet again. What's worth mentioning is that...that night was the 1st time in our lifes where we have Mr Marble Seah aka Ah Di aka my beloved god-brother cum cousin serving us food!!! OMG~~ all of us should go buy 4D. haha..too bad we did not manage to take any photos that day..cos he is too busy.

Went to Mdm Mok's new love nest on Sunday. It's SOOOO nicely done up, a cosy love nest for the newly wed couple. I love the decorations, I love the Sofa, I love the lightnings, I love the TV & I love the oven..haha.. I was telling the rest yesterday, it feels so weird cos Mdm Mok has her own house..literally her OWN house, just her husband & her. How nice :) *photos to be put up later*

Oh yah..here's the photos for June June's birthday. A bit dark ah..cos we inside a pub. And by the way, can u pple who's reading my blog..PLEASE TAG!!!

June June's birthday cake. No, she is not born in the year of Pig. Yes, she behaves like a pig, hence the picture of a pig. Haha..

Me and June June. IF u can see. Haha..mind you..I'm half dead that night.

Kairong & Ah Di. They sang a super duper nan ting birthday song to June June that night. Think that is the worst birthday song I've ever heard. Haha..well..all I can say is..not everyone can sing.

Them again. We managed to get them to sit still and take a photo with normal facial expressions, and not distorted ones.

Cousins United!! From Left: Zhouling, Kairong, Ah di, Me, Kaijie & June June. There's 1 chicken, 2 cows & 3 doggies in the picture..if u can understand.

YEAH YEAH!!!

2006-07-14T21:20:00.002+08:00

I passed my basic theory today, many thanks to Yaosheng for giving me a last min online test. haha :-)

My reservations for the hotel is finally confirmed!! If it's not, I think I'd be hecked into half by the rest. :-)

Now..I am only praying...that my leave would be approved. Otherwise..I'm as good as dead. -.-

Pray for me!!!

STOP COUGHING!!!

2006-07-11T14:51:00.000+08:00

Arrgghhhh...this stupid cough of mine has been going on for almost 2 weeks. Shit..think i'm suffering from tuberculosis..haha...

Will be having a busy week ahead. Even my weekends are packed.

Friday 14/07/06
2-3pm - Basic Theory Test ( yes, i changed my test date the last time round)
3-6pm - Tuitions @ Mirabel's
7.30-8.30 - Tuition for ah boy
10- .... - Meeting Yaosheng (???)

Saturday 15/07/06
9-12 - Saturday Duty @ YFSC
12-2/3 - Fauziah's Wedding @ Bukit Timah Plaza
6-11 ++ - Ah Di's Birthday @ Changi/Loyang
11.40- ... - Meeting the boys & rose they all at plaza for Pirates 2

Sunday 16/07/06
1-3 - Tuitions @ Meijun's
3.30-5 - Tuition @ Darrick's
6.30- .... - Mdm Mok's housewarming

I'm a busy girl!!!

FAST WEEK

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

This week passes by in a flash. Was in office for less than a day for the whole week.

Anyway, updates.

Last weekend was the worst weekend of my entire life. Was down with stomach flu/ food poisoning on Thursday, and had to go see doctor in the middle of the night, at 4 AM. Friday was suppose to be June June's 21st birthday celebration at Marina South, and because of this stupid stomach flu, I cant eat anything!! I'm gonna ban the roti prata from Jalan kayu for life!

Worst thing is, on friday night, I was down with fever, cough, flu & sore throat. -.-

Needless to say, saturday was spent feeling miserable with the fever going up to as high as 39 degree. I felt like I'm dying anytime then. In the end, Mummy have to bring me to the doctor on sunday, AGAIN to get medication for my fever.

Then..have to go attend course at MCYS on Tuesday - Friday. Feeling super duper weak from the medication. Dunno what the hell the trainer was saying. Luckily the course ended quite early on all 3 days.

Back in office today, work was piling up!! And the more demoralising thing was..I got to know that another of my colleague is leaving the organization. Haiz~~ I'm someone who's super affected by turnovers, and yet, 2 of my colleagues are leaving within this month. Will have a hard time adjusting. Hopefully no one leaves again.

Was on time off today for the whole afternoon, met up with a secondary school mate whom I've not spoken to/ seen since Sec 2. That's like a whole 10 years. Hahaa..have to thank Friendster for allowing us to "reunite". Anyway, had a nice time catching up with him. Surprisely, there was alot of things that we can chat on, from the schooling times, to his army life, to our working life, to his family.On and all, got to know him more as a person & was amazed by the burden & responsibilities that he had to carry. Suddenly realised, once again, how lucky I am to be born in such a nice family, with such loving & accomodating mummy.

DAMN IT!!!

2006-06-27T14:42:00.000+08:00

SingTel Bills for May: $128.15
SingNet Bills for May: $58

Kill me!!

NEW DISCOVERY

2006-06-26T09:18:00.000+08:00

Was on course for the past weekend, damn it! There goes my weekend....
Anyway, met the gers for dinner on sat, was suppose to have only pastries as dinner. However, after the walk from Clarke Quay to Robinson Quay & the LONG search for that secretive P?tisserie, we decided to give ourselves a treat @ a new found dining place, Seafood Harvest. Wanted something salty first, and we are reallie so damn hungry, dun think cakes would be enuff to fill us. The combo meal (Lobster & Steak) was great, but expensive!

After which, we proceed to Canele for the desserts. According to Huimei, this shop was on the critics a zillion time, and all thumbs up! True enuff, it was a dream come true for chocolate lovers like myself! One word describes it all..HEAVEN!! It's almost like Baker's Inn, but much better. The prices are affordable, and they offers quite a number of selections. New found hangout place! The shop is so damn secluded, it's buried in the numerous pubs, yet it stands out amongst its rowdy neighbours because of its serenity. For those interested, its located at Unity Street, Fraser Place. Its opposite Bar Celona. It can be quite crowded, so please be there early.

From the left: Strawberry Tart (HUGE strawberrys), forgot the name of this cake, De Royale (This is a MUST TRY) & Tiramisu (Melts in your mouth)

Name of this creation: 66%, suppose to be 66% of dark chocolate. Thou we cannot taste the bitterness, but nonetheless, its good!

NEW SKIN!!!

2006-06-14T17:02:00.000+08:00

Thanks to my darling cousin June June...

I HAVE A NEW BLOGGER SKIN!!!! Muahahaha

New features of my blog, a tagboard! Do tag on it k?

IRRITATED

2006-06-12T11:30:00.000+08:00

Woke up late today, decided to indulge a bit so wanted to take a cab to work. If anyone have tried hitching a cab at 8 in the morning, you should know how difficult it is. After 10 minutes of waiting, I finally saw a comfort cab without the "busy", "on call", "hired" red sign. BUT~~~ there's this couple who happily strolls passed me, held up their hands and flagged at MY CAB!!!
WHAT THE FUCK!!!

If they make the effort to walk further up a bit, jus a bit, at least i wont be so damn pissed. But being the ill-mannered, idiotic, fucked up couple, they simply stop right in front of me, and took my cab.

-.-

I suppose they don't have the slightest idea of what courtesy/ queuing up is. They din even have the guts to look at me when they stopped right in front of me becos of the red light.

God, please bless them with all the bad luck in the world. May their cab break down along the expressway and they have to walk all the way to work.

RANDOM

2006-06-10T10:22:00.000+08:00

Have no idea what should be the title, so "random" is the best word to use.
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Brought my students out yesterday, a promised I made to them if they meet my score targets, and this promise costed me $150 -.-" They do deserve the treat, especially after months of torturous tuition with me. Haha.

Well, I brought them to Popular to buy more assessment books for the 2nd half of the year, 3 for English, 1 for Maths and 1 for Chinese. Wahahaha..can see from their face that they know hell is just around the corner. These are on top of the ones that they bought beginning of this year that they have not finished. No choice, PSLE students.

Watched "Cars" with them, children movie. Wasn't really keen on watching that initially, but it turns out quite nice actually. It talks about this red sports car by the name of McQueen, who is arrogant and selfish initially, but eventually learns how to care and work with others after a series of mishaps. Funny yet inspiring.
"When was the last time you did something for someone other than yourself? When was the last time you genuinely care for someone?" Meaningful sentences from the movie.
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It was Xiangrong's birthday on thurday nite, and he gave us a treat to the famous Ang Mo Kio crab. Woohoo! It was the first time in my life that I see a crab whose pincers are bigger than the palm of a human, a male FYI. The pics are with Patrick & Yiwen, will upload it when I have them.

Initially we ordered 4 small crabs, but they ran out of the small ones, so the auntie asked if its okay if they change our order to 2 big ones since 4 small = 2 bigs. BUT...that glutton zhentai insisted that 2 is not enuff, so we changed the order to 4 HUMOGOUS crab, on top of a plate of sweet & sour chicken, a plate of the fried you tiao, a plate of the shou mian, a plate of fried kai lan and 20 pc of fried mantous. Total...(drum roll...) $349.40 for 9 pple.

Xiangrong must be feeling the pinch....Ouch!

The boys were discussing about going on a holiday together, and Bangkok seem to be on the top of their list. So, yah, i might be going to bangkok, AGAIN this coming Aug. Damn it! BUT this is to be KIV, cos dunno if the rest of the gers wanna go cos I was the only ger present that nite when the discussion took place. If not..it would be 1 ger & 6 guys. I dun think so, my mum will kill me.
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I suddenly realised that...I dun have a life (!!) or should I say, I took away my own life (?) :(
I took up another 2 more tuitions, and now, my only free days are tuesdays (if I am not on nite duty) and fridays, all the rest are my tuition days. Even on sats and suns, I have tuitions from 1-6.30

-.-" Kill me!!!

Worse thing is, the tuitions kept coming in, ARGH! Its good to know that I have a good reputation, but its very difficult to turn down the offers, especially when its recommended by my student's parent. Think I should really consider starting a tuition agency. wahahahaa

I am glad thou, that my existing students are not the "si gin na" kind :) & that my money are coming in. A double :)
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I want to change the skin of my blog, but I dunno how to. I'm blogger-retard. I can only do the basic, like blogging and publishing the post, and not change the whole-damn skin. I can never understand/ read/ edit the damn HTML thingy. H.E.L.L.O~~~~ I'm a psychology major for goodness sake! Some kind souls pls help me with the following.

Questions!
1. Can I keep my previous posts after changing the skin? If yes, how to? If not, why not?
2. How do I personalise the skin from the general ones?

Best if someone can help me do up the skin. P.R.A.Y.I.N.G~~~~
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Watched Da VinCi Code with my Uni mates last saturday, thanks to Bianca, we get to watch it free!!

The movie was quite nice, but I prefer the book version. Maybe its due to the time constraint, the movie omitted quite a number of scenes. Quite disappointing thou, was actually looking forward to them showing the links between the Disney characters to that of thePirory of Sion thingy.
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IT FEELS GOOD

2006-06-05T11:09:00.000+08:00

It feels good when your efforts are appreciated
Started tuition with my darling students last Saturday, and I was delighted to be informed that all of them improved, including Melissa and Valerie who scored B3 & A1 for their A Maths. That's a huge improvement considering the fact that they were F9 students jus months ago. So proud of them...and myself too.
What made my day was when the parent came and thanked me for everything that I've done. It really feels good when you know that your efforts have not gone down the drain, and that pple trusted and appreciated your efforts.
Oh yah, my darling students, Mirabel and Shu Ying brought me a pearl necklace and a wallet from Suzhou. So sweet of them :)

It feels good to have certain things thrashed and sorted out
Certain things have been choking me for nearly a decade, and I finally had it sorted out last week. Feelings and "misunderstandings" have been ironed out, and its good to have a clear direction and knowing where we stand in each other's life.
Kudos to myself for having the courage to take the 1st step, and also many thanks to my pals for their "pushing". Still recovering from the change, but I'll survive, like I always do.

It feels good when your life is getting back on track
Have been uncertain about myself for nearly a year since my last job, and its really scary when you start having doubts and questions about your ability and your future. Luckily, I am now getting back on track on my life journey. I can make promises that'll come true, I can make plans for holiday, I can finally lighten my mum's financial burden and I finally know the importance of savings. What's next could be, and should be..finding the right person (?!)

I MISS BANGKOK!!

2006-05-23T20:17:00.000+08:00

Came back from Bangkok after a satisfying, fulfilling, fun-filled 4D3N tour.
It was SOOOOOOOOO much fun, went to alot of new places, saw alot of new things, tried alot of new food & most imptly..BOUGHT ALOT OF NEW STUFF!!!

In total, I've bought:
1. 3 dresses
2. 1 Pair of Shoes
3. 7 Passport holders
4. 4 T-shirts
5. 1 Pair of Jeans
6. 1 Card holder
7. 1 Handphone pouch
8. 1 Luggage (yes, i bought a luggage..Winnie the pooh luggage..wahahaahaa)
9. 12 pcs of Winnie the Pooh mirrors (wholesale)
10. 4 pairs of earrings
11. 6 pairs of slippers
12. 6 Bags, of which 2 belongs to me
13. 1 Bag full of local delights
14. 3 Shawls
15. 3 Bras (wahahaha..wacoal one..so cheap!!!)

The things there are unbelieveably cheap, the transport, the food, the things blar blar blar. Like wat Kijporn said, "live like a king, eat like a queen"...haha. None of us feel like coming back on the last day, its funny considering the fact that some of my friends din actually feel like going last minute.

Thanks to dear Kijporn, we get to go to so many different places and tried so many different food. I miss the food near his place and also the roadside bread..OMG!!! Ya Kun & Thai express is nothing now! Even the roadside stalls are tasty! Yummy~~~~~
Tried the thai massage, it was so relaxing thou it can get quite itchy and painful at certain spot. haha..bt we felt so good after the massage. Went for a big feast after that.

The only game that we tried there was the go-kart in RCA. It went SOOOO fast, and after which, I dun feel anything in my hands. Cos it requires so much strength to navigate the steeling wheel.

We spent a fair equal amount of time in those famous shopping malls, but all of us agreed that The Pletinum Wholesale mall was the best! The things can be sold at wholesale price if you purchase in bulk, which reallie is not difficult at all. haha...Teachers should go there and stock up your "presents" for the students, cos they sell wholesale price for those cute cute stationeries, like winnie the pooh, mickey, chicken little blar blar blar. Those things will cost SGD 6 each in Mini Toons, but they sell like 12 pc for SGD 10. I almost went crazy looking at all the pooh stuff.

We sort of like "wasted" the 1st day cos our flight there was delayed by 1 hour, so by the time we reached Bangkok is already 3 in the afternoon their time, and by the time we clear the custom, get to the hotel is already close to 6pm. Wanted to wait for Kijporn to join us for dinner, BUT....Huimei realise only then that she has taken the wrong luggage. :( So we have to wait in the hotel room, do the coordination with the Hotel pple and the airport lost & found to get back her stuff. Sounds easy, but its reallie difficult given the communication problem. We still get to walk around the streets near our hotel, which is where we had a quick, cheap and tasty dinner. Hahaha..

Chatuchak market was good aso, jus that its so damn packed. feels like a sardine packed in a can, and even thou it rained jus b4 we arrive, it still felt like a oven in there. There are numerals stalls, and is like if you miss this stall, most likely you cannot find it again. haha.. luckily kijporn knows his place well enuff. I sweated like hell in there. thanks to xiufen's reminder, we brought towels along, if not no amount of tissue would be enuff.

Oh yah..and i get a present from kijporn also..a baby elephant plush toy! He wanted to bring me to a winnie the pooh show also, but becos the rest din feel like going, so i din go also..:( thou i very much would love to.. haha

anyway..this trip was so much fun with lots of memories (dun wan to tell wat memory is that here), and the conclusion that we get is, bangkok is a plaec where we'll either go bankrupt or get fat to death. hahah.

In case you would like to know, we are planning to go again this coming Oct. hahaa certainly look forward! Enjoy the photos!

at my void deck, waiting for Huimei

In the plane

Me and Kairong ~ My cousin with his stupid facial expression!

Me and Xiufen in the Hotel room

Me & Kijporn

Us in Siam Paragon

UPDATES

2006-05-08T21:32:00.000+08:00

At work
Have been receiving quite a number of cases recently, mainly are financial issues, and child behavioral problems. There is however 1 case that is particularly "interesting", its a overlap between financial issues, marital problem, emotional support, family issues and children problem. yeah, all in 1 case.
Its actually quite sad to receive such cases as u will see the ugly side of human nature. Nothing matters more than money, not even kinship. Haiz~~~~

Personal
Went shopping with rose last sat, bought 2 skirts, 1 jeans & 1 t-shirt. Haven been doing any shopping since new year, and its time i stock up my office wear. Have been wearing repeated clothes for the past few weeks. Hopefully can get some new bags, accessories, bras and shoes from thailand. Heez, looking forward to my Bangkok trip!!!
Will be meeting my sisters this coming wed, haven seen some of them for quite sometime. Looking forward to the meeting as well. :)

Dreams to be realise~~~
1. Pass my basic theory (provided i can make it to the test)
2. Dieting project (!!!)
3. Able to handle the cases

FINALLY!!

2006-04-18T19:30:00.000+08:00

This is my 9th day into the job, and i finally received 2 cases of my own. They were actually transferred cases from the previous worker who had left and have been parked under my "buddy" since then. She's glad that i can finally take over the 2 cases, and i'm excited that i finally have something to do. hahaahaa..yes, i've been idling & loitering around since last thursday.

Well, the 2 cases that i'll be handling is on youth issue and children behavioral problem. These are the main categories, and of cos there are more issues to be discussed within each case. Quite lost initially, but am glad that my colleagues are all very helpful & friendly when i go to them for help.

However, wat makes my day is that my boss gladly approved of my leave application, although i'm only like..less than 2 weeks old? I was SOOOOOOOOO bothered for the past few days, struggling with whether to take leave or to cancel trip, and now finally (!!) its settled! wahahahah..The best part was that she din even show unhappiness when i told her. Glad to have such a understanding boss. I guess this is wat is good when u are working is a "human" industry, counsellors and social workers are supposed to be more sympathetic and empathetic isn't it?

ENJOYING MYSELF

2006-04-15T10:54:00.000+08:00

This is my 6th day into the new job, and i am enjoying myself!!

For the 1st 3 days, all the new staffs was arranged for an induction programme, set to introduce the different kind of services that SCS offers. It was an eye-opener and it was kinda heart warming to know that there are so many kind souls in singapore helping needy children and their family.

The most inspiring trip was to one of the homes under SCS, it was a home that take in children from age 2-14, whose parents are either in jail, drug rehab, single parent with financial difficulties or they are victims of child abuse and neglect cases. The youngest there is only 3.5 year, very much like a baby, and the oldest was 14. I never knew such a place exist in singapore, and the envt that they have now is really not good in all sense. Its location is very way out, and the facilities there are as good as none. We were told that whenever it rains or thunder strike, there would be black outs, and the phone line would be down. Fortunately they will be moving to a new place this coming june. Its good for the staff and for the children.

Many pple think of the job of a counsellor/ social worker to be somewhat of just talking and doing community service, but having seen some of things that SCS counsellors do, i am getting a new picture of wat work is like for a counsellor. Other than just talking and saying some morally correct statements, we also engage in helping children and family to get on with their life after what they've been thru. Not just helping them emotionally, but also developmentally and physically. No doubt some of the pple we deal with are the outcasts of the society, but i do think that they deserve a chance to be forgiven and re-accepted IF they have the heart to change. Not to say that we are performing the role of god, but our assistance do help them in the initial stage, after which is very much up to themselves.

My only worry now is that i would bring home with me the cases that i will handling, that i cant disengage myself from my clients, which i think i most probably will. Hahaha. I should be grateful that i am not posted to be in the home as a counsellor, if not i would be spending all of my pay buying presents and food for those poor kids.

Till then take care and pray for me!!

MIXED EMOTIONS

2006-04-05T00:06:00.000+08:00

Had a roller coaster day today. Firstly, was told that my job interview for the 2 jobs tat i went for last week failed. Then decided to call Tianxin to help arrg for the temp position in her company, which turns out to be a complete wrong move.
Turns out tat one of the officer from one company got my application confused with another candidate, and i was actually offered the job. Unfortunately, i got to know this only after 6.30PM from the manager herself. Becos of this mistake, it results in some unhappiness between me and my sister, and i am feeling so damn gulity becos of this. ARGGHHHHH!!!

Anyway, this job that i was offered was as a counsellor with the Children's Society dealing with family violence cases. Its entirely relevant to my study in NUS, it provides me a great learning ground for my future career, it offers me a chance to help children, its everything i dreamt of!! Was so excited and overwhelmed that i shouted and screamed in Addidas Heerens. Meiyan had to calm me down to avoid stares, but like xiufen said, how can i possibly calm down? Will be high for the next few days..haha

Now you understand why i say i had mixed emotions? Thrilled and excited, and yet gulity and sad.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

2006-03-08T23:00:00.000+08:00

Despite the ups and downs for the past few days, i had an enjoyable birthday.

Was pulled out of my dreams with all the SMSs and phone calls early this morning with all the wonderful birthday greetings from friends, sisters & relatives...thanks pple!! Then received a phone call from Adecco, giving me hope of a new job. After which was dinner arrangement made to meet up with my cousins & cousin-to-be. Next was an afternoon meal treat by my beloved-grandma.

Dinner at the Soup Restaurant was great, thanks to xiufen who paid for the meal. Then we proceed to Swensens for the Giant Earthquake. It had been ages since we last snatch & dig at ice-cream like young children. It was quite embarassing to have a table of young adults laughing and giggling with mouth full of ice-cream...haha..but its our usual way of bonding with each other, & of cos our usual way of eating together.

My darling cousins bought me a birthday cake, it was a pleasant surprise cos i haven't been cutting cakes on the actual day of my b-dae for LONG LONG time. Oh yah, my darling cousin, Qi Qi, surprise me with a present. Heard that she purposely went down to Compasspoint early to scout for a present for me. Such a dearie!! I am really touched by her generousity (she's very stingy to her brothers who also dotes on her alot) & her thoughtfulness given her young age.

I reallie want to say a big thank you to all the pple who have been giving me moral support for the past few months. I am really honoured and glad to be born into such a strong-bonded family, where between cousins we can share the happiness and sorrows. They are always on my side whenever i need a shelter or support. No matter wat decision i make, they are always more concern about me being happy than anything else. What more can i ask for? And also to my granny, since young she has been very doting and patient with me even thou sometimes i have very bad attitude. Thank you ah ma!!

Lastly to my sisters and friends, i cant thank you enuff for all the support and encouragement that you pple have showed during these few months. Hope that everything will turn out fine in the near future, and that everything that everyone does will be smooth sailing!

Oh..another thing...if u realise..i took away 2 of posts..wanted to erase those fake fantasies that i thot exist away & to start afresh!

Enjoy the photos!!

On my B-dae ~ 8th March 06

From left: June June, Zhouling, Qi Qi and me!

From left: Kaisheng, Xiufen, me & Kairong (dunno what he's thinking..haha)

MAHJONG MARATHON

2006-02-02T16:55:00.000+08:00

Jus came back from kovan, suppose to be having tuition now, but kana dua by my student, he's still in malaysia and yet his mum din have the courtesy to at least inform me..shit..waste my bus fare!

anyway..the long awaited CNY is gone..and from chu yi till today, have been playing mahjong almost everyday...well..its kinda hard to avoid mahjong in my house..haha..cos that's a pre-requisite to becoming a part of my family. quite lucky in gambling for the past few days, won 70 over in mahjong and 10 plus in "lo dim"..haha..and the winning season is NOT over!! And i realised that "Lo Dim" is a game that can really send the policeman knocking on ur door..haha..Cos its very exciting and the $$ that u can win per round is astonishing. Its a game based on pure luck and nothing else. My cousins and uncles almost tear up the whole house while playing that, esp when there's onli 1 winner..haha..but then its onli thru such games can we reallie have the feeling of CNY, and it can also foster the bond between cousins.

watched "fearless" with my cousins on Chu yi nite, after which we walked over to the "He Pan". Its quite an average show i would say, thou the fighting scenes are pretty cool. Its basically a show about Huo Yuan Jia, and the true spirit of learning Martial Arts and being a KungFu Master. And we've agreed among us cousins tat it would be our tradition every year, that all of us would go out together on Chu Yi nite..haha..

quite disappointed with the He Pan this year, cos of the location, and it seems like the scale of it is getting smaller and smaller each year. Hopefully next year it'll move back to esplanade side, bigger and more accessible.

WOOF WOOF YEAR RESOLUTIONS

2006-01-29T01:47:00.000+08:00

1. I would be able to find my ideal job soon
2. That i would be able to bring my mum on a tour this year
3. That all my family members, especially my mummy and grandma would enjoy good health, be happy and free from troubles
4. That my mum would not be transfered to china
5. That me and my friends can increase the frequency of meeting up and decrease the frequency of being late and putting pple "aeroplane" .. :(
6. That me and my sisters's relationship would be maintained and improved
7. That all of my best friend & sister's wishes would come true
8. Most importantly, that i would be able to find my Mr Right soon... :)

Happy new year everyone

BACKSTREET BOYS NEVER GONE CONCERT 2006...FANTASTIC, FABULOUS..BEYOND WORDS!!!

2006-01-25T01:08:00.000+08:00

Just came back from the backstreet boys - never gone concert 2006..IT WAS AWESOME!! haha..dun be surprise..i was and will be their die-hard fan again..it had been years since i last scream, shout, jump & dance like today..and the price that i have to pay..lost of my voice and sore throat! But..its all worth it!! They are still as good as b4..their vocals..their dance..just that Nick Carter is a bit too plump..but nevertheless..as fantastic as b4.. :) AJ is so suave..still the bad boy image..haha

Our initial motive of wanting to go to this concert was just to realise our dream..the one dream that me and my best friends had 10 years ago when we're in secondary school, that of being able to go to the BSB concert. Now that they are finally here after 10 long years of waiting, it seems like we not only realised our dream but the fever and craze for them is back as well!!!

Its amazing how we can still remember the lyrics for almost all of their songs for after such a long time. Well..although we can't recognise the song immediately, but then after them singing the first line, all the lyrics jus flow out of our mouth. It seems like its always in our memory, buried under some unknown compartment.

Can still remember the time when we're in sec 4, when they are going to release their 2nd album, how we rushed over to CD-RAMA to queue for their CDs immediately after school, how we used to spent a hell lot of time & money on the internet and the "Smash Hits" magazines ( FYI, its $7.50 per magazine) jus to get the latest news of the BSB, and how we can only go out after 1.30pm on weekends jus so that we can catch the weekly entertainment programme from Channel 5, E-Buzz which often feature news on the pop groups then. Xiufen used to have a tape full of their MTVs and behind the scenes..it was her life then, she says she still has it...jus that she needs some time to find them..haha...AND i've already dug out all of their albums from my CD racks..it's gonna be my top of the list favourites for the next few weeks..hahaha..

The only regret was that the 4 of us cant go to this concert together, kat was at the opposite end of the indoor stadium and huimei was never their fan..she hates the boy bands..haha..and its seems like only me and xiufen had a good time tonite, cos from our side, i can see that kat was seated most of the time becos the pple that she went with are not fans of BSB..haha..so company matters too when you go for a concert. if she's with us, she would be screaming and shouting right from the start of the concert like the both of us.. too bad..she din ask us if we wanna go when she booked the tickets..

Last but not least...WELCOME BACK BOYS!!! :)

很幸福的感觉！！

2006-01-21T00:49:00.000+08:00

Once again..from the bottom of my heart..i would like to congratulate my beloved sister, Tianxin aka Mrs Yam aka MDM MOK (!!) and Mr Yam for finally tying the knot today. Have been looking forward to this day from the time u told us about your decision to be "legally binded". Like wat we said on the card that we gave you today, we have too many wishes and congrats to give, but dunno how to put it in words.

Was telling the rest today at the ROM, how time files..can still rem the you at boat quay when you were telling us about this guy that you like, how u wish to be with him blar blar blar..and the day we finally get to see him in NUS arts canteen. Frankly speaking, at the very first sight, both me and suling had a shock..haha..cos he's too 邋遢 that day..so he has to thank you for the image that he has now..heez...and finally today, seeing the two of you standing together, taking the vows of your lifes and making a promise that will last till the end of time.. Like wat meiyan says..almost cried le..cos we're reallie reallie reallie very happi for you.

ROM...WEDDING..FOOD!!

2005-12-19T00:45:00.000+08:00

Had a super busy schedule today..attended my cousin's ROM this morning..then went off with the whole family to a buffet timsum at P.S..reached home at bout 5pm, had a bath and re-do the make up and hair then have to rush off to attend a ex-colleague's wedding at Pan Pacific. whooo...So today is ROM..Food..Wedding..Food..OMG~~~ there goes my diet again.

The wedding was quite nicely done up, the decor and everything. Wat's more impressive is the gowns tat my colleague worn...Very nice and unique..very middle east style for her night gowns and her wedding gown is reallie unique..like a mermaid from behind and a "present" from in front..chim right..haha..

Her husband sang her a song tonite, titled.."lao shu ai da mi" (???!!!) haha..his chinese is super cannot make it..but its admirable that he dares to sing it in public and he actually walked down the asile holding her hand the whole time while singing. Quite sweet and daring..hahaha..spontaneous enuff..after today's dinner, i have more ideas on how to put together a special and meaningful and fun wedding, and of cos..how to bully the bridegroom..SO....sorry jianquan..u will be the white mouse..heez :)

Looking forward to the xmas meet up with the sisters on tuesday..will get my 1st xmas present this year from them. Mmmm..hope to get something i like from the exchange..hahaha..

Taken b4 the dinner, after makeup..nice?

LIFE~~~ UNPREDICTABLE!!!

2005-12-02T11:57:00.000+08:00

Received a very unpleasant surprise yesterday afternoon, a secondary school friend jumped off a 12th storey bldg after quarrelling with his fiancee. He is only 23!! Seems like he is very unhappy with his fiancee's clubbing lifestyle, and after a quarrel, he jumped off the bldg.

Although we are not reallie the close friend type, it is still very depressing to know that a friend whom you thot is still alive and kicking somewhere is gone, and the reason is becos he chose to end his own life! It was reallie the last thing that anyone would wan to know.

Was asking those present at the wake yesterday nite, what could be so serious and unsolveable to have to end his own life? Maybe he did it in a moment of anger, folly..or watever..but is it worth it? Wat bout his parents? 23 years of blood and tears spent in raising a son to this age. His fiancee? Although she is the reason why he committed suicide..but she must be damn gulity and sad, imagine "killing" ur own fiance? I believe she never would have thot that he would chose this path to take revenge on her. His twin brother? They have been each other's mirror for 23 years..from the time they were in the mother's womb until now, and all of a sudden, he is left alone. Haiz~~~~

Was happily discussing tianxin's decision to buy a flat yesterday with the rest of the sisters, and then who knows a few hours later, these kind of thing happened to another group of friends. Wat a contrast!! On one side, they are happily planning to embark on a new phase of their life together, and on the other, he chose to put a stop to his already on track life.

MY KUKUP STAYOVER!!

2005-11-29T14:49:00.000+08:00

Rainbow!! Can u see?

Taken at the jetty..nice view of sunset!!

me and part of my cousins..pity not all of them can make it to the trip

me and my best friend....cum cousins-to-be

Me and June June

Kaisheng and my newphew Titus..comical expression

Darling Chloe dancing..weird posture

Kairong teasing titus and entertaining all of us..

Views from the chalet

View of the chalet

Me and mummy, taken at one of the kelongs

Jus came back from Kukup, went there with my family for a short stay. Its a pretty nice place, get to see and play alot of things that wasn't available in singapore. The people there lead very simple and routine life, no hectic lifestyles, no deadlines, no rush hour..no nothing. However, for city people like myself, a 1-2 night stay would be maximum, cos it can get quite boring after some time. one word of advise thou, dun expect the a nice chalet, we were dumbfounded when we reach the so called "chalet"..haha..but it's quite clean la..jus a bit worn out..

Well...the fun part was that we get to play with firecrackers, it has been banned in singapore for decades.. so other than our parents, it was the first time me and my cousins laid our hands on those stuff. Its VERY exciting and fun to play with those firecrackers. It comes in many different kinds, they have the very loud kind, where its just sound and nothing else, and they have the beautiful type where it will give out dazzling sparkles. They have the lit and throw kind, and they have the lit and it'll fly kind..too many to list all..and its evident from the fact that we spent RM106 buying them. Its quite a sum given the fact that the standard of living is so low in that place.

Its understandable why singapore govt wants to ban them, cos its reallie quite dangerous, especially alot of the firecrackers are explosive, a few of my cousins and my uncle were injured.

Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable and memorable trip, cos it was the 1st time me and my family went to such a place. Usually they would chose to go to places where there's casino, like genting or cruise! I bet no one goes up to genting or go on cruises as frequently as my family does!! oh..btw, they are going AGAIN to both, cruise on the 23-25 dec, and genting from the 26-28 Dec, one after another. but PLEASE believe me, they are NOT compulsive gamblers..jus for fun.

Okie..i digressed.. Anyway, we get to play with stuff we never would have had the chance to if we stayed in singapore & the adults get to re-live their childhood days and we dun have to do the cooking ourselves, as its included in the "package". Its quite a deal, 36 bucks for 1 night stay, 6 meals a day, KTV and Mahjong. What more can we ask for?

NEW GADGETS!!

2005-11-21T17:00:00.000+08:00

Collected my free gift from SingNet last sunday, its a ipod nano!! basically its a XXS version of ipod, with storage of 4GB..big memory, small outlook.. its very slick but so damn small..its like if u drop it on the floor..the whole thing will be smashed into pieces..but then again..i've always wanted an ipod, and its free..so no complains..if not i wouldn't bond myself with SingNet for another 3 years.

Have been trying to search for this pink ipod nano leather casing which i saw on the apple's website..but cant seem to find it in simlim..thot they have everything there? mmm..since i cant find it in simlim (where supposedly all IT stuff are sold at cheaper rates) THEREFORE~~~~i'm gonna openly asking for presents (which i've always does on my birthday as my sisters would have gotten used to)... so pple pls pay attention!!! this will be on the top of my christmas wish list..i wan a Belkin Folio Case for iPod nano, PINK in colour.its a double layer leather protection casing for ipod nano which is onli available in ipod shops... retail price as stated on the website is at SGD$36 each..so damn ex i know!!! Therefore its a wish!! hopefully some angels will hear my wish!! heehee

will be away for the weekend, to kukup in malaysia with my family..this time round..almost the WHOLE family is going..bout 20 of us i think..will be spending the nite there..the agenda includes KTV (but have to bring our own karaoke CDs..stoopid), fishing (!!!), star gazing (since there wont be any high rise bldgs around), mahjonging and most impt of all CHEAP SEAFOODS!!!!! hahaha..the last part is fun enuff...hahahaha..

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!

2005-11-18T10:57:00.000+08:00

To my ex-students: I'm SO~~~~~~~ Sorrie!!! I know that i've promised u pple that i'll be back on the day of release for ur PSLE....however...something crop up..and i MIGHT not be able to go back on the 24th. I'm doing this event thing for the Asian Television Award which will commence on the 1st of Dec, and i think i'll be pretty busy towards the end of dec..so i am not sure if i can get the time off to go back to Parry. BUT i promise that i will try my best to make time k? So its not confirm..but i have to tell u all in advance..in case u pple say i go back on my words.. ;p

To Tianxin: Haven seen u online for quite sometime so din get the chance to hear of any updates from u personally..but thru ur blog and meiyan..i know that u've booked ur ROM date. CONGRATULATIONS~~~~ MDM MOK!! ( I refuse to address u as mrs yam..cos i think mdm mok suits u more..heez) bout the HDB thingy..no worries k? take ur time to find..go get a property agent..they should be able to help. Have seen ur update on ur fren's wedding as well, guess u would have gained alot of experience this time, would be useful for ur own wedding prep rite? oh yah..heard from ah yan that u MIGHT be pushing ur customary to next year nov instead? wow...very tight schedule to prepare ur wedding then..let me know if u need help k? u know i'll be more than willing to help..jus like wat u did for ur fren's wedding :)

To Ah Yan: know that u had a tough time studying..esp u are the onli one now among us sisters who is still a student..but u've endured the studying period!! if i din remember wrongly..today is ur last paper rite? finally..i dun have to play the stupid MSN game with u anymore..haha..but kudos to ur perseverance!! ..and pls rem tat u are in charge of preparing for the next outing..and pls make it fast!

To Suling: WAT HAPPEN TO UR BLOG??? In the past i was the one who din update..now its ur turn!!..ur that "another gulity convict" have been on the top list for SO~~~~~ long...pls do something..update something on ur business trip maybe..so excited when u told me u are going on a business trip..haha..eh..are u flying off today?

To Sharon: Ever since u moved out of the "mountain", i think our relationship have improved quite significantly..esp now that we go out on lunches and dinners alone quite often, and i am very happy with that :) mmm..i think i should let u know tt u are the 1st person among my frens that makes me feels taken care of..hahaha..when i'm with my other group of frens..i usually play the role that u played in our group. But whenever it comes back to us sisters, i can be assured that "sharon can take care of everything" heez..is this a compliment or burden to u? but anyway..thank u for making me feel this way..it is nice to be taken care of once in a while..:)

well..dun be surprise that i'm doing all this, cos the primarily reason is becos i'm too free..hahaha..thou i'm suppose to be working now..but actually i have been idling for the past 4 hours..jus coming into office and surfing the net...easy money rite..hahaha...so i thot instead of not doing anything meaningful..might as well drop u pple some msg..(if anyone is reading at all). as i say i would be very busy towards the end of dec...so till then..take care everyone!!

BACK!!!

2005-11-08T01:04:00.000+08:00

Sorry for not updating my blog for almost a month..and thanks to my dear sister ah yan for reminding me..heez

okie..updates..bought a new desktop last sat after concluding that its time for my laptop to R.I.P and finally i can hear sound coming out of my computer after 2 years!!
now that the exams are over..all of my tuitions are coming to an end...all the students are in their holiday mood..well..they well deserved the break...
attended a relative's wedding on sat at the Tung Luk restaurant...the food not bad..quite nice..the ambience of the restaurant..erm..passable..not as good as hotel thou..

recently i am addicted to the american hit " Sex and the city"...OMG~~~~ fantastic show..all girls should watch..but its MA15+..so onli those above 15 can watch....the show is hilarious..esp when samatha appears..all the sleazy scenes will come..and i love the shoes that they have..but its damn ex..USD400++..
but wat draws me to the show is thoughts provoking questions that modern women faces..they will reallie make u ponder even after the show is over...and also one can reallie see a culture and lifestyle that is so different from singapore.

mmm..actually it has always been my dream to go to a country that i like..and to stay there for a long period of time..to experience the different lifestyles and cultures..but then again..i think it would be hard for my dream to be realised..anyway..its jus a dream..heez

TROUBLED!!!! FUSTRATED!!!

2005-10-16T01:57:00.000+08:00

For the past few weeks, my life is like a roller coaster...i doubt anyone can withstand such "excitement".. firstly..I THOT that i have found myself a job where i can finally make my mark..UNFORTUNATELY...the job scope itself was not wat i thot it would be...haiz..and even thou the job itself offers good money...but its not my cup of tea...
then...i thot i stand good chance in getting a job with SDU or MCYS..but then..they gave the same old excuse..inexperience!!..sometimes i reallie wonder..how do they expect fresh grads like us to have experience when they dun even give us the chance to GAIN experience...for this week alone..i've been thru the whole process of a working adult..interviews..on the job..dillemma..finally resigning...then interviews again..and rejections..haiz...one word describes it all...DEMORALISED!

HAPPY & TOUCHED!!!

2005-09-23T02:02:00.000+08:00

haven been updating my blog for a couple of weeks..heez..kinda busy with all the tuitions and stuff..and most imptly..nothing worth mentioning happen until recently.

mmm..receive a call from my ex subject head last tuesday..asking if i had found a full time job..then she ask if i will be available to take up another tuition for one of her P6 boy..who happens to be my student last year. According to her, he refused to attend his private tutor's lesson, and would rather loiter about either in school or in a playground near school. Since his PSLE is approaching, his mother was very worried. So she called up my subject head for help, and the conclusion that my sub head got after talking to that boy was that, unless its me who takes over as his tutor, he refused to attend any tution. thats the request that he made for wanting to study. Frankly speaking, I was quite touched and happy over this, becos he never made my days easy last year..he was one of the few monsters and troublemakers in class, but yet he is willing to listen to my teachings...hmmm...a very satisfying feeling.

Another incident which really made my day was last sat, jus b4 mid-autumn festival..i went back to school as there was a celebration going on. and i met some of my p1 kids there, and when one of them saw me, she actually dashed over and gave me a hug..was taken aback by her action, but was happy also that she actually missed me that much. But was surprise me most was that she actually asked if she can go home with me?! And she actually asked her parents if they would allow her to go home with me or if i could go back with her to their place?! kids are kids..but her 绔ヨ��绔ヨ��really touches my heart...

SICK~~~AAAHHHAAAHHHH

2005-09-03T22:37:00.000+08:00

shit..this stupid fever has been on and off for 3 days.. :~(..weekend but cannot go out..i hate fever! shivering at one time..and sweating moments later..AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR...its a torture!
worse still...monday i've got interview...this stupid fever better go off by monday...
AARRRAAARRRAAARRR..saturday nite..everyone partying...why am i at home blogging?!!! I WAN TO GO OUT!!!!

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2005-09-03T00:36:00.000+08:00

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PRAY HARDER!!!!

2005-08-10T21:37:00.000+08:00

jus updated yesterday, asking all to help me pray..today rcv a call saying that i've been shortlisted for a 2nd interview...YEEPEE!!! Pray harder for me everyone..!!!

Jus came back from an "outing" with my students..rather ex-students..heez..brought them to the movie "charlie & the chocolate factory"..a very fantasy and philosophical show i would say..but i dun think the gers understood the real meaning behind story...hahah..they are more interested in the colourful and attractive scenes..hahah...but then again..wats more impt is that they had a nice time..

after the show, i brought them back to my place..played "true or dare" with them..and i discovered ALOT of secrets about them and their classmates wow..hahahah...reallie miss the days i had with them...

PRAY HARD~~

2005-08-09T21:08:00.000+08:00

Pray hard~~Pray hard~~
for my uncle-in-law who is still in ICU...have been going down to changi hospital everyday since last friday to visit him and to accompany my auntie..its so sad to see my iron man uncle-in-law lying in bed, but wat reallie worries me is my auntie..i knew how difficult it was to see ur partner in life struggling to survive...my mum was a good example..will never ever forget the look on her face when my dad took his last breathe 4 years ago..its a look i never will wan to see again!
Thank god...his condition is improving..but still has to be kept under observation..Uncle, jia you..dun give up!

for my cousins..i totally understand how u guys felt... dun worry..ur dad's a fighter..nothing is too difficult for him to conquer..

i think i am the onli one who can reallie understand the worry & fear that u guys are going thru now...i had the same feeling 4 years ago.the onli difference is...my dad was defeated..& u guys have the support of your siblings whereas i have only myself. i cant cry in front of my mum for fear that i would make her feel worse..i have to be remain sane and calm to handle the funeral affair..i can onli cry when nobody is around..even thou my frens were there..but nobody knew wat i was going thru then..only myself..

Which is why..i will never forget that day..when my dad was cremented..during the meal that was suppose to mark the end of the whole funeral..how u guys signalled for me to go over to the table where u pple were..i was late becos i have to "send" my dad to the temple..and when i arrive at the restaurant..i din know where to go..half of the pple in there are pple whom i would not wan to see for life..(u know who they are) and my mum is too devastated..then i saw my table of cousins..calling me..they have reserved a seat for me and have saved some food for me..even thou i dun have the appetite to eat..i finish all the food which they saved for me..to me its not jus food..its a kind of support and kinship which i reallie needed then..i knew then that i am not alone..for that..i am willing to do anything for my cousins..Thank you very very much..

okie..for some happy stuff..please pray hard for me as well...cos i will be notified by this week if i have been shortlisted for a 2nd interview for the position of broadcast journalist..please please let me get the job!!! Pray hard~~Pray hard~~

YEAH! YEAH! SHOPPING SPREE!!

2005-07-24T00:20:00.000+08:00

Finally!!! haven been able to go shopping for such a LLLOOONNNGGG time!!! thanks to mummy for the $250 Tangs voucher... :) bought 2 top..2 heels..1 bottom..mmm..considered quite a lot given the price range of Tangs products..
Had a new haircut as well..strongly recommend this saloon..Glamourous..its in Far East..its cheap..its good..the style will remain even after a long time...haven had a haircut since.....CNY i think..OMG~~~~
Saw tt stupid steven lim outside Tangs...idiotic guy..how can he be that shameless???? like wat huimei says...famouse in a notorious way...thinks he so cute and macho..*pukes*

WEDDINGS BELLS RINGING!!

2005-07-08T11:14:00.000+08:00

Congratulations MDM mok
heard from tx tt her darling finally pop the question on her bdae..was SOOOOO happi for her..and even thou its thru MSN, i can still sense her happiness..OMG~~ finally she became the ming fu qi shi -- Mrs Yam, aka MDM MOK!! can become a full time auntie...hahah
to think she actually dun believe us when we told her tt jq might propose on her bdae..we got sixth sense okie..

recently there have been alot of good news bout upcoming proposals and weddings huh..first is ah yan, next is tianxin..the 3rd one????? mmm..who says tt the singapore gals are getting married at older age?...

got a new tuition student yesterday..YES! i dun think i am suitable for desk bound jobs..jus 1 week with ANB AMRO..i feel like dying already..but am happy tt i've made some new frens here..but then again..how can this job be THIS BORING??? god! pls grant me a interesting perm job soon!!!

my students sms yesterday saying tt they would wan to have a group tuition..mmm...hope things will work out..cos i miss them alot and i would not wan them to give up on their MT becos of the constant change of teachers..

F.R.I.E.N.D.S

2005-07-02T15:26:00.000+08:00

jus changed the title for my blog..got the inspiration from my students..thanx gers.

anyway...jus came back from work..yes! working on sat..but its worth it...cos its 2X of original pay...heez..well, this temp job tt i'm holding ...its a boring job! ..car loan application..the more demoralising part is when you see the monthly salary tt those pple who applied for the car loan are drawing..OMG~~~..how can such pple exist?..so far the highest that i came across was...$14100 PER MONTH!!! and these pple does not fall under the minorities..SHIT!

sent out 2 resumes yesterday for the post of counsellor in both IMH and RI..hope they'll reply..going to send in more next week...thanks to The Recruit..found alot of counselling jobs...one of which is with the autism association..i din know such association exist..but it would be nice if i can work there...after all thats what i majored in..

FOR MY STUDENTS (whom i got my inspiration from..)
I have been reading the blogs of my students..seems like 2 of them are going thru some friendship crisis now..if both of u are reading..dun say jue jiao so easily and conveniently..friends are hard to come by...

there may be things bout each other that you dun like but u have to accept it tt people are not always the way you would like them to be...if u can be mad with tt person for something that she does, this goes to show tt u still care alot for her...becos u took the effort to observse that person's behavior. if u reallie dun like tt person, you would not even give a damn about wat's going on in her life.

Good things are meant to be shared, and normally pple who can become close frens are pple who shared certain degree of similarity in terms of character or interest, therefore its extremely okie for frens to have the same things..like same handphone..same pencil case..same wallet..same hairstyle..blar blar blar...there is no point in penalising each other for having the same stuff..so wat even if she copied you or u copied her? i felt honored when my frens copied me..cos this shows tt i have good taste.

but then again..you gers are still young..i've also been thru the "i dun wan to fren u" period too when i was in primary school...maybe it would be hard for you two to reallie understand what i meant...but do think over what i said..and i hope to see some good things in your blog instead of scolding each other...after all its ur last year together in parry and in the same class...

and one more thing..pls remember huh..when i go back at the end of the year for your release of PSLE..i hope to get some pleasant surprise..bernice..rem what u promise me okie?

I FOUND A JOB!!!

2005-06-29T16:37:00.000+08:00

Yeah...i found a job..finally i'm not jobless liao..
will start work tmr at AMB AMRO bank!!..finally can see light in my savings acct..hahaha
congratulate me pls..

Went to ah mei's TIC yesterday..was reminded of my own convocation..mmm..regretted not buying the gown..thou its not very useful..hahaha..anyway..congratulations ah mei..finally u can start ur teaching career..waited for SO long rite?..u will make a great teacher!

have been chatting with my students online recently....quite worried bout them..seems like they reallie dun like the new CL teacher. also dunno why they have this resentment for her also..i can onli pray hard tt they would not give up chinese simply becos they dun like the new teacher..if not i'll cry.. :( i had a hard time pulling their grades up..hope tt it would not go down like that..

will start work tmr..excited bout the new envt but definitely i would have a very busy life from tmr onwards..good also..at least i'm not rotting at home anymore..

FAREWELL...

2005-06-27T15:00:00.000+08:00

Went back to parry today to hand over the PS card and to pack my stuff...haiz..so sad to leave the school and the students. Afterall, I've spent a whole year there, and its a pleasant stay with tons of fond memories.

Will miss my students ALOT..they are so sweet and cute..kept on asking "WHY???" why must u go? ...Will u come back again? ...Please come back and visit us when you free okie?...Can i call u when i'm free? OMG!! Frankly speaking, I would be more than willing to stay there and continue as a contract teacher, until the end of next year when parry merge with xinghua. At least i would have another year there with my students, and i can "send" my 5P (last year) and 5I (this year) off..haiz...

Have jus called the prison and they confirmed tt there is an opening for counsellor..cross my fingers, hope to get tt job..Please pray hard for me pple..

DISTURBED...JOBLESS...SCARED!!!

2005-06-22T02:38:00.000+08:00

Made a major decision today..have decided to quit from MOE!
It's so sudden to alot of pple, especially myself. I was so prepared to go into NIE, to continue being a teacher...until 20/06, when i attended the STOOPID briefing.

Things changed so much tt its too much for me to comprehend, I'm not mentally prepared for the change in policy..and given the time constraint, i have to make a fast decision on whether to stay on or quit.

Have talk to many pple within that few hours, and even though majority of them discourage me to quit, but I myself know tt i'm not prepared, and i will not be happy. Thats why i decide to go with my heart, but tt comes with alot of worries and uncertainty. I am worried tt i would not be able to get the "ideal" job, worried tt i would regret, worried tt my mum would be unhappy ( although she supported my decision).

Now i can finally understand how xiufen felt when she quitted and is jobless. The future seems so blur and dark. I feel useless and hopeless..so much for being a graduate!

Sisters, please drop me some words of comfort and encouragement..i need tt ALOT!! Maybe i'm being a coward here, but i never felt this desperate b4. Please!! :~(

GULITY!

2005-06-19T00:15:00.000+08:00

SORRY AH MEI & YAN!!
Suppose to play mahjong whole nite for yesterday..but my stoopid fren dua them..knock off at 4am..and in the end we have to stay at his void deck for 2 hours...felt so gulity towards ah mei and yan.. :(
Gulity also becos my mummy not very happi tt i stayed out the whole nite..but then again..like usual..she never nag at me..not her "style" to nag..but can see that she is not happi..

I just came back from the airport..went with rose to fetch shengfeng..he was gone for only 3 mths? so fast come back liao..how fast time flies..thats for me la..dunno bout rose..ha.
i will be mourning for my holiday tmr..dun intend to go out at all...monday have to go NIE..ah..jus by thinking of the journey there is enuff to kill me...

I LOVE HK SERIAL!!

2005-06-15T22:30:00.000+08:00

Spent the last 2 days watching my newly bought HK serial drama..Legal Entanglement..
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
watched it b4 for 3 times le..but still i bought it..hahahha...my fren say i siao..but who cares?!
Hacken Lee is SOOooooooo suave in the movie...i love the plot i love the cast i love the setting...
hahaha..new found idol!

this is why i never update these few days..hahaha...

BORED!!

2005-06-12T15:14:00.000+08:00

i am so bored!!!
the whole world is working, nobody's free...haiz..wats the use of having holiday and i can only stay at home and stare into blank space?!
haiz..have already tried my best to sleep late and wake up late. YET..time crawls..........
maybe alot of u would wan to kill me after reading this..BUT i am really bored.. :~(
gers..when can we meet up? i mean real soon?

FINALLY!!!!

2005-06-12T01:03:00.000+08:00

Finally!! With the help of sharon, my beloved er jie, this new blog of mine is finally born!!
Spent the last few days trying to figure out how the template work, and its reallie driving me crazy..but alas! Finally its up..heez

Well..as most of my sisters would know..my last blog was abandoned after dunno how many updates onli..heez..so..hopefully this blog would be more long-lived. Promise tt i'll try to update as frequently as i can..Cross your fingers..:)

Jus got my pay for june today..BUT then i am still as broke..haiz..all the bills, installments, loans are driving me up the wall..was asking sharon jus now..why is it tt i am poorer now than b4 when i haven start working?..haiz~~~

Accompanied sharon to collect her gown for her convocation this afternoon and was reminded of my own convocation. Its a pity tt we (me tx and sl) din get to take a picture together tt day..have a suggestion, why not we go take a studio photo?..the 5 of us? since the studio provides the gown and makeup..wat do u all think gers?