nOt jUsT a bLoGgER..

sometimes..

2011-11-30T21:46:00.000+08:00

Sometimes, a small thing can further trigger to a series of eventful events
or, perhaps, to a series of uneventful events
It's always the way we look at things- either half milk full or half milk empty

Recently, or should I say, the final bubble burst already
My opinion: Never take a person's patience for granted or it will lead to further damages
This was what happened recently
Okayla, the stress for the past 1.5 years on this small thing seemed nothing at all..but when it takes place during the time when a small boat is almost stranded in the ocean, it became a bursting bubble..
Actually, most of the solutions are available
And the problem seemed so small too..
But it's whether I'm willing to take the trouble to settle it, or just let it be like that..
OOPSS..*I-think-i'm-blabbing-here-again!!-look*

Okayla, to cut it short, it's about naggings on a small item- washing machine that takes place weekly lah
Got so fed-up already but thinking that I have to be a little bit more patient
After all, time flies
Luckily I'm just using that only item and nothing else.
Otherwise, ==""

So, to think positively, don't take things too seriously!! Live and laugh by the days and there'll be no regrets :)
Always look half side full of the glass ya!!

November days

2011-11-01T00:43:00.000+08:00

Hullo!
Overheard in the radio today..DJ was saying: hello people..it's the eve of November already- have you decided where to go for a holiday?
No wor..wanted to have some holiday too but somehow my travel passion really gone down to drain at the moment..wondering because I felt older/ mature, or is it because of my current 'working' life which is so hectic.. and rushy..and pushy?

Looking back, it's really the end of the year.. so fast time flies
The fact that the duration of the time doesn't mean anything, but how have you passed it and how meaningful was it- remains the ultimate motive..
I was once motivated to think of how have i passed each week differently..but somehow i felt that those things that I've done were insufficient
Anyway, I did a wonderful thing today (or so called wonderful)
Shy shy also did something like 'that'
Was frightened, but I guess, at least I went through the moment
=)
Not telling here!! But I'm describing lah, in case you wanna know more..
My heart was really beating so fast due to unexpected expectations
For a moment, I wanted to give up
But then they pushed..and with their support, I went through it
I guess they were all feeling butterflies the same as mine somehow
Anyway, though it lasted for 3 mins, and there were mistakes done during that short time, I made it!!!
And boy, they were all laughing too..great encouragement lah..love you guys!! :D
So, I did something different today which I thought I wanted to but never had the courage enough
Hopefully more experiences after this:)
Anyway, good night and Hello november!!

Mice race

2011-10-25T00:28:00.000+08:00

Feel like a mice racing in a wheel, and running along an entangled running track
Having lots of work bottleneck..it's like, everything seemed problematic and 'bluish'
Anyway, it has come to a point where I have that I-am-lost look and feel

But not giving up lah of course..I'll just have to figure out the right way..

Gambatte!!

P/s: craving for onion bun at this hour???? Though I've stopped having buns/ bread for sometime due to zzzzzzzzz feel...

So long~

Finding the right answers

2011-10-22T22:19:00.000+08:00

Seemed like I really lose track in updating my blog...
Been thinking hard on the way back just now
There are always unanswered questions that I wish I know the answers
But it'll always remain unknown... unless with time that passes by
Maybe it's a feeling of insecure, or perhaps overthinking
And also mere luck
But the feeling of fear is also there, 'dangling' on
And I was innocent enough to think that things will be fine with time as long as I work harder..
Unfortunately, no, that is not the answer at all

Woops~ sorry for blabing here..
Just that I realise as much as time passes by, there are so so many uncertainties
So many things that.. sometimes when I ponder, it seemed that I have yet to go through it yet
But I'm also afraid that it will sink deeper..
Am I in the right track?

It will never be known..
Whatever~
And I guess the best way is, think deeply and concentrating hard in this
Finding back the real motivation..~

So long~

More stringent exams

2011-07-02T00:10:00.000+08:00

Today was the third time for me to witness Oral Defence for my another lab member
Somehow one of my thoughts were: if I could throw the tissue paper that I was holding to that whoever that asked so many irrelevant questions, I would!!!

The moment she finished her presentation, we were surprised with another new arranged event- an open Q and A session by one of the external invited examiners, who had prepared about 10 slides with very very unexpected questions and answers he had already known much more before he asked her.
We could feel the tense air around us.. According to him, it's his first time too..
Then they proceeded with another close Q and A session

Sigh

W-h-a-t-e-v-e-r-l-o-o-k

Anyway, as exepected, she passed!!! Already expected one..just that the process is really, urm, not good..
So long la~

Accomplishments?

2011-06-22T23:31:00.001+08:00

It's going to be end of june already, mind myself
Can't believe that I've been reluctantly living in the state in which I hope that time would fly off much slower
somehow this year, my anticipation to holidays seemed to be lacking.
Is it due to insufficient leaves? lol
In fact, it is mainly due to hectic work also
I wonder if, if I have more time :P what would I be doing..
tough question eh?
which literally brings back to question/ square 1: how good am I in managing my time?

so, people: how good are you in managing your time? Are you enjoying your life at the moment? Or wishing it's not wasted day to day? If you're wishing the latter, it's definitely the time to start making your life more meaningful! Learn something, go through something new or at least memorable so that you won't be regretting it later.
I'm trying it too, and maintaining it :)
If you're pondering, like..what?? It could be a new hobby, interest, sports, making new friends, traveling or at least, read something!

Gambateh ah!!

So long~

Questions you should ask yourselves weekly

2011-05-10T22:43:00.000+08:00

Read some interesting posts that I couldn't help but to summarise here a bit..
Thought-provoking things on life-enhancement thingy..
And some of my own's perceptions too. Well, what should we ask ourselves at the end of each week?

1. What was something new that you've done this week?
2. What was something memorable that happened this week?
3. Did you keep your previous plans/ resolutions?
4. What did you missed and why?

Something to ponder eh?
=)

May already!

2011-05-09T00:35:00.001+08:00

It's May already..and still, life is as busy as before..let's see if it really lasts till September
Somehow the time flies so quickly that it frightens me so much
Is it because of too much fun, work or unmanageable time?

i-need-time-management-looks

Ish

I wanted to blog on my previous trips but looks like it'll be delayed until (roll-eyes looks)- probably won't be posting them here at such a short time..
Anyway, life's really short so please balance it out properly!!
As for resolutions, time to work out more..going to be June and it's like no/slowww progress..

#Need more efficiency in life!!
Yewww...

So long~~

Jigsaw puzzles of life

2011-03-22T07:18:00.000+08:00

Life is like a board of jigsaw puzzles, with the hidden pieces everywhere..

Seriously, I feel that my current life is like a board of jigsaw puzzles..and the pictures are slowly drawn but the complete picture can never be seen

Finally, I've got what I wanted- after waiting and waiting for almost 1/2 year plus! Yay!! So glad to make it!! After planning for almost 2 years!!

Things just happens for a reason.. so, please believe it whole-'heartedly'..
It's weird but sometimes I feel that everything has its own momentum. It just cannot be rushed. For example, preparation for my exam. I was taking the last very minute and it's really the last minute to do it. Is it because of my lack of motivation or is it because I know it's just not time yet? Somehow, after this incident, I just believe that when it's time, it's just the time and will just happen?

Complicated yeah? And sounds insane and impossible and miraculous?
Probably I can't convey clearly the message here, but it's just something that has been on my mind for some time..

Now, next step, thinking of the future jigsaw patterns..

All the deadlines are rapidly rushing up.. Feel like a roller coaster at times
but kinda thankful and happy with most of it^^

I'm still looking for those missing pieces and slowly attaching it to the board!!

Life is an opportunity, grab it when you need to!!
So long~

Pic taken from here:)

Ganbatte!!!

2011-03-19T00:26:00.003+08:00

Ganbatte to all that need it and to me also!!
Need to motivate myself, been lacking it lately..cham

This March month had been so hectic, and in a glimpse of time, it's going to end soon! I just can't deny how fast time flies. I think I've been long winded enough to mention this in my blog always (ya, always right?) and surprisingly, I've never uttered the opposing fact before- that time is so slowly ticking away.

So many things coming up, hopefully smooth smooth smooth..
Been rushing for many things since end of last year, it's like one after another lining up non stop. I predict (ahem!) that life will be as hectic as this months' bout 4 months from now on, or perhaps in September. Why do I feel so? I don't know, weird right? Let's see if my intuition is right again.

But I know there's plenty of plans during/ before that time too (but I'm sure not as busy as this month and since December 2010 happenings)- I'm referring to my work if you're wondering..loads of it lining up and i hope can produce it out soon!

Hopefully things are as expected- positive events lah:) so that all the plans will come in order. I have to rush up, time's flying.

By the way, as for the Japan's tsunami and nuclear plant disastrous event, it was something that really crushed my heart when I first saw it. Devastating, and it's telling us- life is short so treasure it to the max!! Do what you should do, want to do and most importantly, bear no regrets later.
The weather's getting very weird too. My colleague's hometown in Kunming, China was having a 24deg C a day before (last Tuesday) and snowed the following day!! So unimaginable is the weather, and it's just way too scary to think about it (I'm timid enough, forgive me for this..)
Before the Japan's tsunami on 11th March 2011, I was reading this article two days before only, and now that I get the updated news on this, I was not 'that' frightened/ superstitious anymore. Coz hor, the last time there were massive animals that died, something really bad happened after that. So it's just so devastating to read news like these..arrghh!

Anyway, my another message here is: Be courageous and bold enough, never turn back once you're determined- because life is too short to think over it and to waste time over it. Go on, keep moving forward because there might be a lot more of shooting stars out there waiting to be seen. Opportunities still come and go, so no worries.
'Kamparteh'!!

Better continue with my work.
All the best, buddies!!

No longer yesterday

2011-02-09T16:28:00.002+08:00

~When you're in a prolonged state of denial, everything becomes surreal and it finally brings to a consequence- you never wished it had happened at all ~

Deep thinking today since the conversation yesterday

As more and more events take place
With more moments flying
It was no longer yesterday
No longer like that anymore
That's why, should never take things for granted..

How fast time flies, how fast people change hor?
I guess these are what we call time changes people
It was a good question asked- why feel like that when you're getting what you wished for?
Things happens for a reason, remember?

My long holiday at home also reminds me of something that I thought I'll never go through it
Somehow it was a relieve leh
=) Glad that it happened
I never thought I would have done it..

But another problem is still tailing up, have to finish it fast and that's it ..

Anyway, keep moving on yeah!

Sorry- post-home emotions is always like this..need a few days to recover :P
Btw, I have a nice old song to share with you:

so long~ Happy collecting angpows!!!

Law of the nature

2011-01-23T00:24:00.000+08:00

Seemed like when everything is in order, suddenly this and that starts getting more problematic
I'm reffering to many unlikely events that had happened in these past few days
really enlightening
but there's a balance, from what i've found
bad things and good things equally takes place
in the end= even events

i was applying for a visa
and at the same time some funds
both were problematic
i'm not going to disclose here until it's finalised..
so just let it be first at the moment

but i managed to try new things too=)
and it seemed to progress pretty positive at the moment
this would cancel out the negative effects of the week
i'm hesitating, but i guess this is the right way
i can't do much for the rest
i hope for that but it doesn't happen
should i?

feel so lethargic with all the uneventful events

weird as it may seemed
but it's just so.. unlikely right? anyway, don't want to think about it!
murphy's law, once again..
is just so true at times..

people say things happen for a reason, i don't doubt it because i still believe it strongly

happy Chinese New Year!!!! (in case i don't blog for the next one week)
Gong xi fatt cai!! Best wishes for the year, stay healthy, happy, prosperous and in good luck always!

Tzu Chi Love Charity Fair 2011

2011-01-16T09:47:00.000+08:00

heya~

It's 2011 and Tzu Chi is organising a charity fair for 15.1.2011 and 16.1.2011!
The venue is located just right next to Pasir Ris MRT and I'm sure you'd be able to see it when you turn right from the MRT ticket check-out counter.
What I want to say is, I'm seriously impressed with this!

All the stalls (bout 50 stalls!) were sponsored, tables and chairs, whatever you find there, all were fully sponsored! You can find a variety of food (all vegetarian!) from sushi, chicken rice, rojak, lontong, to pastries and ice creams). I would say, many of those were really yummy~

They promoted vegetarian food as less meat consumption could significantly harm the earth less. So, eating vegetarian is not only healthy, prevent animal cruelty but also being able to contribute positively to the environment! They have pledges around too, and I'm pledging 5-meals of vegetarian a week. In fact, I've been trying to pledge on this lately (bout one month plus ago, hehe) but I'm just trying my very best at the moment)

What amazed me more is with super high technology, those recyclable PET plastic bottles (those drinking water bottles that we buy now and then) were all fully utilised by the Tzu Chi volunteers in Taiwan to save the environment, by turning them into clothes! Can't believe it? Check this out!

Green colour comes from green 7-ups PET bottles

coffee colour from coffee

All from:

left (bottle) to right (thread!)

All these products were made from Taiwan's dumps by Tzu Chi volunteers (@ Taiwan based) through the following love and hard work: From those PET bottles that we recklessly dumped into recycle bins without proper cleaning:

caps removed
ring removed (ring of the water bottles, which consists of different material/ colour)
labels removed
washed properly (many people who have the 'heart' to recycle never wash their bottles prior to dumping those into recycle bins!)
sent for recycling

So, the message here is: Please clean your PET bottles before recycling! It saves much of their hardwork in doing these!
Thank you!!

They also introduced the production of eco-enzymes.
In fact, my mom has been practicing this at home for more than half year and the product can be so multipurpose- from dish washing, floor cleaning, clothes washing, to skin treatment!!
My mom’s friends are also promoting this awareness among housewives to prepare these and dump it into rivers with high pollution.
Can suddenly feel that the love for the earth has increased tremendously eh?? :D

Well, if you’re wondering how to produce eco-enzymes:
This is it:
(very simple)

Stock up brown sugar
Throw any leftover food in the bottles (any fruits skin, vegetables leaves, etc, usually vegetables and fruits but not meat)
Remember to have sufficient brown sugar to be utilised by the fermenting bacteria to produce eco enzymes
After 2 months, yay, you can use these!! They're odourless, non-sticky and trust me, really useful in anything =)

It's so much better than using detergent which is harmful to our skin, and polluting to the environment too!

So long~

Hapy nEw YeAr!! A new year, new beginning,,

2011-01-02T00:47:00.000+08:00

Happy new year 2011!!!

This is a year where most of us of my age will flashbacks our 1/4 century days,and either feel very emo, or emo about it..okay, not forgetting those that would be glad too- for those that had accomplished one of many life missions :)

I'm sure many would be emo, especially those in singledom
I didn't mean to start this note with an emo note, but I want to say here is, to you all out there who felt the same like me: Don't give up!

This is a year we all should be:

Make realistic resolutions
Be more courageous, time to do what we should, feel what we should, try what we hadn't, set a new path/ direction in life
No more lagging or losing motivations because this is an age where we're considered good enough for most things!
Those single ones, time to think seriously, get into relationships, grab chances, find the right person!
Those attached ones, start thinking: is this the right person? If yes, proceed, if not, better move on. It's always better to break and find someone right rather than keep dragging the sad relationship because couldn't bear to be single
More travelling!! Time to look out more! This is one of the age we get to do most of what we want to, though with financial hardships. But we can always travel and spend wisely.. right? Rather than to save save and later, still..save but going nowhere? Imagine an attached life with families, I bet there'll be less reasons to travel more (at least for those with baby kids)
Play and work hard!!
Instead of waiting, we should be the ones that move forward, regardless in anything.. so keep motivated!
Those who want to earn more money? Time for serious investments :)

Wish you guys good luck in everything!!
I hope you guys will give a happy and satisfying answer when you ask yourselves 25 more years later, what have i done in my first 1/2 of life..

Happy new year, once again!! :)

Hello to few days to a new year!

2010-12-28T00:27:00.000+08:00

Before the year 2010 ends,
let me recap my 'happenings':

1. Blurly anticipated NY2010 and CNY2010
2. Rushing against time
3. Improvisations
4. Slashing out unwanted attention and inappropriate desires
5. Coping with life
6. Vacations!
7. Good slept-well like a pig nights compared to the previous year, only lagging pc
8. finally own a new pc!
9. lotsa buffet dinners and lunchs.. zzz...is that an accomplishment??!
10. Ongoing motivations
11. Much much more peaceful life! ^^
12. Moved to a new place, meeting superb landlady :) What a destiny
13. Go on~ Let old stuffs be bygones~
14. Many memorable days
15. Learning that impossible is actually possible
16. Able to hold to own priciples still, salute!
17. Some skills had definitely improved tremendously
18. Laughed so much more compared to the year before? I dunno..after all always laugh like what only..:D
19. Learned to appreciate more, no longer take things for granted.
20. Learned that life is definitely, uber, confirmed, is not a bed of roses and that we should fight for what we want and not wait for chances only..

NY resolutions?

(ahem, not listing here lah!)

Happy New Year people! May this year be a much much better year, something that MOST of our dreams will come true! :)

Expectations

2010-12-08T23:12:00.000+08:00

Not that I expect much
But 2 main things that I hate the most in my life:
1. Being threatened
2. Being accused

Nothing else..but not these two!

Not trying to be so emo in this blog but just couldn't help it
perhaps I should not take life SO seriously~

Lousy!!

As we go on~

2010-11-21T00:55:00.000+08:00

The Xmas celebrations are up already! Though it's like more than a month before Xmas..
All the trees were decorated
This is like so fast and early!
And it also marks the end of the year already, which some people are dreading while some others are looking forward..
5 months ago we've realised it's aready 0.5 years..then when reached september in a blink of eyes, again..
Ouch...
And now Xmas..

Just realised that when we're studying, we look forward to graduating
But those that are working ones, are dreading the fact that they're losing directions and motivations..
Sometimes, when I look at those older senior people, I would wonder if they've had those dilemmas and worries and lack-of-motivations life as we are
And how strong they would have been in order to reach such an old age?

Reminds me of a conversation with someone close to me 2 days ago

A rich company director pensioner was strolling on a beach on a fine evening when he spotted a young man of early 30s lying on the sand and looking at the sky. They both smiled and this retiree asked him, "Young man, I see you doing nothing except lying here all day. Why you didn't work hard to earn more money at such a young and energetic age?"
The young man replied politely, "For what I should earn more money?"
The retiree said, when I was as young as you, I worked very hard and earn lots of money. When I'm retired, like right now, I'm reaping the fruits that I've sowed many years ago, by going on holidays, staying in luxurious hotels and like right now, relaxing by the beach and enjoying the world.
The young man replied, "And isn't that what I'm doing right now?"

We always keep telling ourselves, keep going, keep going!
Is there a valid motivator that pushes us right now? Are the goals relevant and worth it?
I don't know.

One thing for sure, we cause more unhappiness when we set higher goals that we can't make it real at the moment. The higher we set, the deeper are our cravings and the worst are our feelings.
Simplicity is always the best!

I don't want a suffering life, as life is really short.
Treasure the moments ok?

So long~

Do all things happen for a reason?

2010-11-10T23:12:00.000+08:00

I used to believe that things happen for a reason.
Really..
For everything that has been happening
Though rarely, but surprisingly, despite how bad the situation is, I still managed to find a good reason behind it

But not for this particular event
I doubt it!
Why shouldn't it be the way I wished for, just for this case?
Sigh

Alright alright, things happen for a reason
Will take time to ponder on this

Speak now- or never?

2010-10-27T23:36:00.002+08:00

This new song is just the right way as Taylor sings it :)

Can't find a better video, either with no audio or the audio's not good (when both the lyrics and words are good)
anyhow, the audio from this video is still much better, though the graphics are definitely not good enough :P

is that what you wanna say to somebody too? ;)

so long~
enjoy!!

Gone~

2010-10-23T21:55:00.000+08:00

Finally the verdict: gone liao
No more already
Already expected lah anyway

Like that lah, as usual
Letting go is easier than hanging on lah..
Less sufferings..

Too bad lah, but this is L-i-f-e as usual
Just cannot stand some people whom can't make proper decisions
So useless
People like these are hopeless anyway
Already can imagine the consequences but still keep holding on like that
So mor*nic
Bear the consequences yourself lah, since you've asked for it

Disappointed~

Forgive me for blabbing here, it's nothing one actually

Glitter of lights

2010-10-20T23:39:00.003+08:00

When the world treats you badly,
When there's no more motivation in your life,
When there's an idiot trying to push you to jump to the end,
Causing you to end up feeling sulky,
Disappointed,
Down,
Whatever that negative emotion is,
Just keep moving on.

Filter off those negative thoughts
For negativity will lead to more negativity..

And when there's someone kind that you could think of,
Or somebody in a worse condition but keeps on moving on,
That gives you a glitter of hope,
Like a glitter of lights.
Because you're possibly in a much better position.

And that's when you'll realise,
That there's still hope
There are chances,
And the glitter of lights that would lead you out of the darkness.

There's still hope.
There are still chances.

So keep moving on..

For the first time~

2010-10-17T14:02:00.000+08:00

The script's new song~
=)

enjoy!

Btw i saw some bacterial-infected media yesterday and got really disgusted
My hair really stood up..!
But what's worst is the ladies in my floor one got stuck..ewww... went to flush it, not realising that it was out or order and realised that.......

what is this lah..at this age still don't know if certain high grade tissues can't be used in the toilet?

already the first toilet in this problem few days ago.now the next one..i don't know how many more toilets have to be suffered by your deeds.. =="

use common sense lah!

a week, or DAY in remembrance

2010-10-12T22:50:00.000+08:00

Alright, this is definitely a week to remember, particularly yesterday

Yesterday was the day:
1. I showed my true colours, and could not cover it some more..haihhh..

2. One of my labmates was also having a tremendous suey peak and we were shocked by those changes..we were in fact sharing empathy with this super nice and hardworking labmate who's also having depression for the past few weeks. yep FEW WEEKS. I emo emo also few days but not weeks..
All of us blamed it on the 'ta yi ma' problem..anyway it lasted too long already

~~But I was the one who broke the st*pid record laa..~~

and the end, this labmate was one of those that helped me also.. lol..already got own problems somemore troubled by mine.. really appreciate this bunch of people laah :*
and not forgetting my dearest parents too, especially my mom..:* :*

3. My best fren's car kena accident.. = ="

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing ~~~~~~~~~~~

SO long la...

Kite runner

2010-09-20T21:45:00.000+08:00

Despite my uber busy life, or procastinating life.. I still crave for fiction books, which I've hardly ever read since I was in my teens..

Lately, I've been trying to read books whenever on the bus, despite the short 15-20 mins journey

And guess what? I've managed to finish these two within 2 weeks! But I guess I should put a halt to this again..Or my eyesight will spoil ><

Before I read The Kite Runner, Life of 'Pai' has been a really funny and interesting one..

But the Kite Runner is simply fascinating!

Today, as I was finishing the last part of the Kite Runner during my dinner, my tears swelled up..

I just couldn't control my cravings for storybooks

They say it's a good way to relax and relieve stress, even if you just read for 10mins

For me, I'll probably be finishing a book within the same day if I could. I wish laa...

For you a thousand times over~

:')

Keep on believing

2010-09-19T01:08:00.000+08:00

I'm going back soon..!! Can't wait :D For a few days is better than none, right??
Possibly because of the ups and downs, which is always parts and parcels of life I guess

I received a nice quote today on "Life isn't about how to survive in the storm, but how to dance in the rain~"

It's so true. It's always a matter of our perception and how we deal with it.

And I just can't fail to deny how true are my instincts, as always. Sigh. Shouldn't I 'smartly' utilise it?
Ish..

Anyway, I just realised how much less-motivated I am compared to years before.
Weird, isn't it? Where's the passion?? What had happened?? What the h*ll had really happened?
I don't know, and I'm really curious with this actually..
One word- Indescribable..at the moment. Cham~

Before I make my leave, let us enjoy this superb song :)

Artist: Angela Aki
Song title: Tegami

Fear not, and dream for the dreams. The answer lies within it.

Happy mooncake festival!!

So long~~~~

Short updates

2010-06-27T16:19:00.000+08:00

Aloooo~~
Yep, short updates on me..
Been so inactive lately in blogging part and also in visiting other's blogs..
Procastination is definitely the case..but being busy too is one of the reasons. Works are piling up as always.

I went back home just in time to celebrate my dad's birthday, brother's birthday and also Father's day. All-in-one trip. Not forgetting, Mother's day one since I failed to go back home in May.
So four-in-one huh?:P
So unwillingly have to come back though most of the time was spent shopping with family, especially with my mom :D
I was very glad too because all of us was around. Lucky that both my brothers were available to celebrate all these special events together.

We went Rakuzen for Japanese buffet lunch located at Chulan Square, since both my parents hardly indulge in Japanese food. We were taking efforts in organising this grand lunch especially for our beloved dad. However, we did had some setbacks because my brother wanted them to have traditional Chinese cookings in restaurants (because he's worried that my parents might not be enjoying the food), but I wanted something more extraordinary since my parents seldom eat Japanese food, and what more, buffet style.

Initially, I wanted them to have it at the Rakuzen@Sri Hartamas since I found many good recommendations at that place but unfortunately, they were fully booked :(
So, we reserved the Chulan Square's one.
The food was good, and the service was excellent! I especially liked the green tea ice cream :D
The amount of salmon fish that I took was also =.+"
I think I will stop having raw salmon fish for some time..

Overall, it was definitely a good one! At least, I'm truly glad that my parents did enjoyed the food too..hehe
They say they wouldn't mind going for food like this again. =D

I managed to meet up very few friends only this time for simple meet ups and also indulge in some good music!

Then, I finally went to Universal Studio Singapore and Sentosa and we had lotsa fun there!
Thanks for the souvenirs and the rides! Hehe :D

As for now, more work to come.
Some of the good news are:

I'll be meeting an old friend who had taught me lots of things when I was doing my practical years ago in here soon! hehe :D
My sort-of-godbrother- unofficial one is going to commence and get his pHD title!! Finally~~!!! :D
My another old friend will be coming here for a short visit!
I'll get to watch my senior to graduate too! Am so glad!
Probably some old friends will be dropping by here too if they can make it, since they'll be having a long holiday in M'sia. We'll see we'll see;)

Anyway, hopefully things will be smoother by September =)
Remember that time flies, so please treasure time with your family. I realised that my parents are aging so fast, and that I hardly spend much time with them. I hope I don't regret this in years to come.

So long~

Don't give up ah!

2010-05-24T22:51:00.000+08:00

Alooo~
Long time no blog so thought of putting this up lah. My current landlady is a 72-year old auntie who lived with her late mother before her mother passed away at the age of 94 years old (woww!) 4 years ago
(==" what an introduction!)

She seemed nice to me though she told me that her temper was very bad when she was younger.
On the first Saturday after I've moved in, I saw her sweating profusely while searching for some important mass dates that she should attend in the nearby church.
It was like..
Her back shoulder was all wet and sweats were dripping on the sides of her face.
Few used tissues were on her table.
And she kept on sweating....
Blood also started to drain in my face, I thought "sei for, got problem ahh????"
I was shocked seeing her sweating like that!
I asked her why and she told me that it's normal for her to sweat whenever she was looking for things.
Poor her!

Anyway, on the following day, I brought back an organiser that my colleague had bought for me early this year which I seldom use, unless for drawing few angpows, mandarin oranges and a pig on the month of February (because I'm NOT that organised type of people anyway)..

And I gave it to her
It's the type with large squares with a huge page to represent a month.
That kind of organiser lah..(try to imagine by yourself okay?)

Then, last Saturday (my second Saturday here), her sister gave her an old model of Samsung flip phone.
I was telling her that I will teach her whenever she's ready *ahem* (Being a good teacher..lol!)

Yesterday morning, when I was rushing to the lab, she asked me to teach her in a split second
But that time she was going to church also, and me to lab for a time-point work

So, in the end, the teaching plan failed.

Today, I came home early and asked her immediately whether she was okay with the phone, since she's going for a medical check up in 2-days' time.
Eagerly, she took out her handphone and is finally ready to learn! :D
Hehe..

So, while explaining, I drew some cartoon figures and wrote down some simple instructions on few A4-sized papers for her so that she can refer whenever needed.

However, when I was telling her on what to do, she was again, sweating...
I feel like I'm scaring her ==" aiseh...
Then I told her to relax, take a deep breath and calm down.
She stresses herself too much at times :(

Hehe..
Anyway, she was really happy at the end of the lesson
She said she can sleep peacefully tonight
Lol!

I managed to get her to call me for a few times and her house phone also
Hope she'll remember to call me tomorrow for a test call
Will have to ask her everyday on how to call
Then settled;)

Nothing to blog much so telling this storylah..
My blog like not much updates due to my always busy life :(

Anyway, I'm really glad too that she's able to learn it
I mean, 72 years old and still eager to learn
Poeple of our age..?? Hmmmm :S
Some already want to give up without trying..

So lessons learned ah!

# Don't give up!
So long~

Hope..

2010-04-22T18:54:00.000+08:00

Really no hope meh??

I don't know..
If only I have the answers..
I personally believe that if we never try, we'll never know..
But I can't go through my own stage also.. Haih
So forget about myself..
And forget those hopes la..

But my senior and I both think that,- 'some' people nowadays are just so hopeless

And the same goes for our ballot tickets..

I'm desperate to go to this one!! Though the next day I would have to move to a new room~
BTW the next day's Mother's day ler...
Hmmmmmm..and I'm stranded here not going back
>.<

If only I can get larrrrrr~
To see him live!!

Picture borrowed from here

Life's chicken essence- blasts after blasts until no feelings

2010-04-06T23:53:00.001+08:00

Been having so much of shocking and saddening things lately that any bad thing that came by will be another blast for me.
I was initially planning a thorough, full labwork this week (especially these two days and coming one week. This work would be equivalent to about 3 weeks' work or my past 3 months' work when I frst started) since my current work is halted due to my another going-on stuffs.

But all the bad things before these weren't that heavy/ much until today, when I realised that I've finally broken my record here of having contaminated cells.. haihhhhhhhh!!! Whole half batch got this error..really record-breaking >.<
Never broken this record before!
Eee yerrr....

Was so disappointed..all my efforts wasted!
Worst is, I got so disappointed that it became a no-feeling thingy..
Like a feeling-less zombie..I walked around the lab and back to my table..

Luckily got this bunch of funny labmates around that my mood turned 180 degrees hours later.
But still.. almost any blasts that I know I'm already going through. Any more??
Perhaps I should mandi bunga, or whatever that can be done to go back to myself?
Help~~~!!!

By the way, these songs are really niceeee!!
Westlife's What About Now &;
Westlife's Leaving

The 'Leaving' song, really touching *sobs*
Haih...leaving~

So long laa...~

Memories- Dr Tong Chow Chin demise

2010-04-01T21:33:00.000+08:00

Today marks one of the happiest day in many people's life as they can perform pranks on others.

But to me, it is a point that determines how fast time flies. How fragile life is and how we've always take things for granted.

It's already one year since one of my favourite lecturers had passed away due to the killing disease, leukemia.

I remember visiting him for the last time to get a letter from him, where he had carefully and genuinely well-prepared for me. Being a very considerate man (he was not feeling well when I met him), he told me to wait at the tables outside for better air circulation. We had a good chit chat while he was coughing halfway. I thought it was just some normal sickness. I never knew that it would be the last time for me to see him.

He always mentioned on his family, how his son and daughter are doing. I bet he must be a real proud dad :)

I even felt delighted when he shared the news that his daughter's in UPM studying medicine now. I hope she goes on strong there.

May he rest in peace. And may his family go on well too.

Today also marks the day I've realised how things go so not right.
The amount of work and effort and time wasted is definitely not worthwhile at all.

I hope there's still a glimpse of hope..
Being a pessimistic person very recently, I really wonder how long I can hang on..
Sigh

Kranji Farm

2010-03-27T21:23:00.001+08:00

Due to lotsa work and limited outdoor activity, we've finally decided to go out for a good photography session..In short, to get back to our beloved interests :D

LG suggested that we go to this Kranji Farm, where there are numerous industrialised farms here..In fact, I was quite surprised that Singapore has farms :P

The bus driver is an exceptional friendly uncle. He was introducing the farms to a US tourist (and perhaps to us also).
However, the shuttle bus service is only available at a long interval of 1 and 1/2 hours..which made us walked like !@#$%^& at such a hot weather.

We also learned another lesson: apply sunblock!!! Sigh..when I reached home, I could clearly see the vast skin colour differences between the skin hidden underneath my watch with those exposed areas >.<

The farms over there were leased out by the Singapore government for 20 years and these farmers will get initial funds to set up the farms. These are the photos, do enjoy =)

Btw, to go to this farm, visit this site for its location and maps..make sure you guys do enough homework before going to these farms, as waiting for the next shuttle bus is a really a time-wasting and energy-draining experience~ Especially if it's a really really hot sunny day..
Also, there's a public bus that goes in there :SMRT bus no 925 from Kranji MRT.

What caught my attraction at this fish farm was mainly this huge friendly macaw! :D It reminds me of my past visit to Singapore's Bird Park which I had the ultimate chance to pat and scratch the macaws at the talking-birds session. In fact, some of the macaws in the bird park were initially unfriendly and some were jealous when they see you scratching others but not themselves.

I was told by one of the zookeepers to ask the macaws "Can I touch you?". If the macaw leans forward with its head bowed, that means that you can scratch their heads. If this sign was not given, you should not put your hand/finger into the cage because those macaws can bite. (However, any injuries resulted from my statement here is at your own risks and discretion yeah..Don't blame me or sue me later if you got bitten :P)

Aiii...I missed those moments greatly! I even told myself that I want to go volunteer there if I have those opportunities.. :P

The 'Hello-greeting' Macaw at Max Koi. Sooo soo cutee!!

Unidentified satellite mushroom by the roadside during our place-hunting spree

At Nyee Phoe Farm..:

Water droplets of a spider lily stem

At Hay Dairies with cuteeee goats and kids~

Rained heavily after that..got drenched =.="

But a good experience~

So long~

FGS Dong Zen Temple Jenjarom

2010-03-27T20:14:00.000+08:00

Went to FGS during CNY (Chinese New Year) with my family:D
But only posting up the pictures now..aiksss

Beautifully handcrafted paintings..

And all these nice paintings were sewed like this! Really delicate works...

It was a fast trip there but we all definitely enjoyed it =D

So long~

West Coast Park

2010-03-27T19:34:00.000+08:00

I loitered at West Coast Park with my baby soon after I came back from home (post December 2009), but the pictures were still in my baby's memory until recently..

Aiii... see la how busy my life is *ahemm...

Going to parks like these while bringing some snacks and a good book is perhaps, one of the best past time favorite in me.. It's definitely definitely much better than going to overcrowded places and feel like can-packed sardines..

Sky-packed kites

Soaring eagle~

Waited until sunset :P

And before left, this man's kite dropped into the sea right before me! Using life-saving skills, he then pulled up the distraught smiley kite..

So long~

21 guns!

2010-03-16T22:45:00.000+08:00

Heyaaa~
Wondering if you've watched this..
But it has been my fave ever since..before Chinese New Year :D
Still addicted to it..

In fact, I am confessing here that I listen to it thousands and thousands of times already during work (in lab) or whenever I'm in the bus..But I still couldn't let go of being craved to it..
Aiii....

So sharing here for you guys, in case you might liked it too! :D

Lyrics:
Do you know what's worth fighting for?
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating?

Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky, you and I

When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul

Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky, you and I

Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone?

When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky, you and I

So long~

Society's moral nowadays

2010-03-11T00:49:00.000+08:00

I'm pretty disappointed with how the current society's way of thinking..
I could be conservative, because of how my family brought me up.
But don't you think that exposing such an innocent child to these kinds of dances for the sake of popularity, and perhaps money is really bad?

I can't imagine what she'd be like in 10 years to come..if this ever continues
I bet her parents must be real proud for having such a 'hot' kid..
But I definitely couldn't bear seeing what she'd be like in 10 years to come..

I don't find this entertaining at all..
Perhaps, I've think too much?
I don't know..

Turn over a new leaf!

2010-03-07T02:11:00.000+08:00

Hieee!! I'm back!

Okay, that was a loooong expired story. I didn't even blog much due to my current busy work. I do find times to read blogs but..hmm..to write blogs is now a procrastination:P

I didn't even hang around much in facebook, so you should know how much my busy life is..

Anyway, I was chatting to one of my ex-students when I was a temporary teacher back then. It was about 3 years plus since I've known some of them. Some are currently very, very good bloggers =)

One of my students, E, had been in touch with me during all these years. So I know how and what he was up to, as he confessed almost everything to me. Before this, I was kind of sad of how bad he had become due to the wrong mixture of friends. Peer pressure is just so so so important.. I was hoping that he'd turn over a new leaf, stop mixing that bad group of company, stop fighting, and will not get sick again due to negligence..

Somehow, it was more that i listen to, always nag him and always give the best advices that i could think of but I don't know the effectiveness much. He said I did helped wor..I don't know..

ANyway, the GOOD news is: -he has found a decent job recently! :D
At least a job that could be beneficial in the future, though I still doubt how long it'd last..*crosses fingers*

I'm glad that he did not turn into the bad group of friends :D :D :D

He has turned over a new leaf!

Picture was from here :)
so long~~ :D

Happy CNY!!

2010-02-11T11:50:00.001+08:00

Hehe..before I leave for home, better leave a footprint here... hAppY Chinese New Year!!!

Going to have a good rest at home.
In fact, I didn't feel the mood earlier until today morning. Btw, I already got the 3rd Angpow already! =P So fast hor?
And I also got a stack of empty angpows from my landlady! (she asked those to be given to my mom since she can't use those as she's not married yet)

Got one angpow over here and two more back at home by one of our distanced relatives. Growing up older each year, the mood of getting angpow is less and less..probably because we see people of our age are already giving angpows and we are still (thick-face) in receiving it..(But in my family, we do give angpows to our parents and grandparents in return and as appreciation since all of us literally have jobs already)
In fact didn't want to receive angpows anymore because we are no longer kids- but if you act too 'po ma', people would feel uncomfortable also..
So just take it lo =P

Anyway, Happy happy ChiNeSe nEw yEaR and may all starts well and ends well too!!

Picture taken from here =)

So long~ Happy holidays!!

P/S : happy Valentine's Day too!

Large sizes of Seafood!

2010-02-09T23:13:00.000+08:00

Alright, this is a long time overdue post. I had this last year in June before I came back here, after my horrible exam.
Incredibly huge isn't it??
It's a freshwater prawn reared in Sabah. My brother got it from his colleagues and he brought back about 3 kgs I think (can't remember the exact one). Those were very sweeet and juicyyyy!! One of the largest prawn I've ever tasted! :P

Excitingly...
Last Saturday, I had another huge surprise :D :D

I managed to have this!! It's one of the largest crab pincher I've ever tasted in my entire life..hehe! I think my friend was like =.=" (speechless cause I was given the priority to taste it! Though I felt guilty because I wasn't the one who picked it..Anyway, since I was given the chance to eat it, I had it! :D

Reluctantly, my picture was captured along with this huge crab pincher :P I was too busy eating and didn't bring my camera that day.

It was super duper sweeeet and juicyy!! (haih very jakun but really, undeniable!)

Note the yellow small sauce next to my plate- it's sesame sauce. Because many steamboats over here in Singapore consists of pepper hot (Beijing style- lots of pepper and is spicy) and normal soup, therefore the sesame sauce can help to relieve the spicy pepper hot soup. It's different from KL where the steamboats consists of 'tom yam' (sour and hot) soup and a normal soup.

The sesame sauce is supposed to be added with various kinds of other ingredients such as sesame oil, coriander leaves, and any other ingredients that you wanna eat to relieve the spiciness. Trust me, it really helps! (highly recommended for those who can't take spicy soups). You'd be amazed on how the sesame sauce works in relieving the hot symptoms (runny nose, teary eyes, hot tongue). I remember my first time having Beijing steamboat here with those symptoms and also I couldn't stand the beef smell in the soup so I didn't take much of it. Now, I'm proud to say that (ahemm...), I'm used to it already :P

The enjoying dinner in Geylang lasted from 530pm to 8pm. Long hours~ This time's buffet really worth it- for me:P (since I always can't take much food)

In fact, I feel pretty bad for my friend because since I don't eat beef, all the meat were substituted with mutton. Also, I'm regretful to say that I didn't keep my promise.Will for sure, keep my promise for the next time!

So long~

Gonna get sick!! TCM way of relieving sickness..刮 Gua1 aka scrape

2010-02-01T23:50:00.002+08:00

Fyi, TCM = traditional Chinese Medicine..

I've never been sick for almost 1 n 1/2 year I think, since the complimentary flu jab that I got when working as a RA in my previous department before I came here.. Which made me strongly believe that flu jabs are really really effective!! :P

In fact, I've been hoping to never fall sick during my first year here, because of the busy schedules and I was afraid of scoring badly especially when near CAs (continual assessments- like exams) and finals. I am very grateful for not falling sick at all too :) At least the moments are over..now can get sick laa.. (you must be thinking "whATttt?? ThiS cRazYY gal!!"

I was afraid of getting sick because I've had bad experiences in falling sick during examinations..really suffering and bad for the grades too ..Anyway, I started to feel sick after today's lab meeting; my throats were dry, and could feel like getting a runny nose. I wonder how much I understand myself too- because 2 weeks ago I already told one of my seniors that I'll probably get sick soon. Haih..If all my intuitions are that sharp.. Anyway, this is sad because now is so so near to Chinese New Year!! *sobs.

Hopefully will be okay soon or otherwise... will cry man with those food cravings and I can't eat!

My pretty senior offered to massage my throat..she's a Traditional Chinese doctor who had just graduated here and currently working in my lab.. what happened was she massaged with her two fingers (sort of like pinching the area that I feel sick).

In fact, this type of massage (called Gua1 刮- don't know correct word or not, think yes, if not please tell me:P) works well for any part of the body, whichever place that you feel sick and not comfortable. And once it's pinched/ massaged repeatedly, the problematic area will show inflammation, showing signs that the particular area is problematic. And after inflammation, it will get well again.

It looks like this now!! Means problematic! >.<

That's why when, for example, your shoulder is in pain, a skin scraper is used together with some massage oil to massage that part. Have to scrap quite hard one lehh..

We did a case-control study because another labmate was there (Hehe!, knowing that both of us doubt the effectiveness of this treatment :P)..so my senior did the same pinching for him. In fact I didn't really believe that only problematic areas will show inflammations like this, because the pinchings weren't that soft. It was pretty, hmmm, slightly painful.. Coincidentally, that labmate also mentioned about what was going through in my mind- doubting the effectiveness of this treatment.

Suprisingly, it's truee laaa! That healthy guy only got some pinkish skin but mine was like- with 'punctuates'! (One of the things that we observe in the lab and looks like small holes in cells, either stained or not stained) It looked like areas with small red dots all over the pinching site..He has none except for the pinkish skin!!

Hopefully will get well soon before CNY!!

So long~

五月天- 你不是真正的快乐 You're not really happy

2010-01-31T20:10:00.001+08:00

Been listening to this niceee song in the lab way too much, and happened to listen to it again while on the bus today..

人群中哭着
ren qun zhong ku zhe
你只想变成透明的颜色
ni zhi xiang bian cheng tou ming de yan se
你再也不会
ni zai ye bu hui
梦或痛或心动了
meng huo tong huo xin dong le
你已经决定了
ni yi jing jue ding le
你已经决定了
ni yi jing jue ding le

你静静忍着
ni jing jing ren zhe
紧紧把昨天在拳心握着
jin jin ba zuo tian zai quan xin wo zhe
而回忆越是甜
er hui yi yue shi tian
就是越伤人了
jiu shi yue shang ren
越是在手心留下
yue shi zai shou xin liu xia
密密麻麻深深浅浅的刀割
mi mi ma ma shen shen qian qian de dao ge

你不是真正的快乐
ni bu shi zhen zheng de kuai le
你的笑只是
ni de xiao zhi shi
你穿的保护色
ni chuan de bao hu se
你决定不恨了
ni jue ding bu hen le
也决定不爱了
ye jue ding bu ai le
把你的灵魂
ba ni de ling hun
关在永远锁上的躯壳
guan zai yong yuan suo shang de qu ke

这世界笑了
zhe shi jie xiao le
於是你合群的一起笑了
yu shi ni he qun de yi qi xiao le
当生存是规则
dang sheng cun shi gui ze
不是你的选择
bu shi ni de xuan ze
於是你含着眼泪
yu shi ni han zhe yan lei
飘飘荡荡跌跌撞撞的走着
piao piao dang dang die die zhuang zhuang de zou zhe

你不是真正的快乐
ni bu shu zhen zheng de kuai le
你的笑只是
ni de xiao zhi shi
你穿的保护色
ni chuan de bao hu se
你决定不恨了
ni jue ding bu hen le
也决定不爱了
ye jue ding bu ai le
把你的灵魂
ba ni de ling hun
关在永远锁上的躯壳
guan zai yong yuan suo shang de qu ke

你不是真正的快乐
ni bu shi zhen zheng de kuai le
你的伤从不肯
ni de shang cong bu ken
完全的癒合
wan quan de yu he
我站在你左侧
wo zhan zai ni zuo ce
却像隔着银河
que xiang ge zhe ying he
难道就真的抱着遗憾
nan dao jiu zhen de bao zhe yi han
一直到老了
yi zhi dao lao le
然後才後悔着
ran hou cai hou hui zhe

你不是真正的快乐
ni bu shi zhen zheng de kuai le
你的笑只是
ni de xiao zhi shi
你穿的保护色
ni chuan de bao hu se
你决定不恨了
ni jue ding bu hen le
也决定不爱了
ye jue ding bu ai le
把你的灵魂
ba ni de ling hun
关在永远锁上的躯壳
guan zai yong yuan suo shang de qu ke

你不是真正的快乐
ni bu shi zhen zheng de kuai le
你的伤从不肯
ni de shang cong bu ken
完全的癒合
wan quan de yu he
我站在你左侧
wo zhan zai ni zuo ce
却像隔着银河
que xiang ge zhe ying he
难道就真的抱着遗憾
nan dao jiu zhen de bao zhe yi han
一直到老了
yi zhi dao lao le

你值得真正的快乐
ni zhi de zhen zheng de kuai le
你应该脱下
ni ying gai tuo xia
你穿的保护色
ni chuan de bao hu se
为什麽失去了
wei shen me shi qu le
还要被惩罚呢
hai yao bei chen fa ne
能不能就让悲伤
neng bu neng jiu rang bei shang
全部结束在此刻
quan bu jie shu zai ci ke
重新开始活着
chong xin kai shi huo zhe

Cravings!!

2010-01-25T10:40:00.005+08:00

Eii... part of my blog was deleted ..

I'm literally craving for food for more than 36 hours dy!!

Symptoms that I should go back soon??
Or having some FCS (Food Craving Syndrome)?

I was trying to distract myself from hunger and these missing-food-syndrome by busily sms-ing yesterday night..but the cravings are still here today! >.<
SO am blogging to relieve it..

Craving for these currently:

1. Kepong's Char Kuey Teow, HK Prawn Chee Cheong Fun & Fried oyster egg
2. Jinjang's dimsum and bak kut teh
3. Nga pou rice near home
4. Jalan Ipoh's satay
5. Taman K Doh's pasar malam popiah and carrot cake
6. Taman Batu's yin yong and fried rice

Literally, my food cravings started since I tried that CKT (char kuey teow) two nights ago..
I think that uncle cincai fried it one. I've tried 2 times there and this time was the worst ever..
I seldom complain that much for food because we should be thankful with food..
But it was by far the worst ever CKT i've ever tasted here..
My landlady always says.."what's so nice bout CKT laa?" cause I always tell her where to get better CKT.. but eeeee, no more CKT here for some time!

Just can't let go of the cravings now... >.< ish...

Even if I go back home that time, most of the shops would start to close for business already due to CNY..

Cravingssss~~~~

Back home and Esplanade trips pictures

2010-01-21T17:08:00.007+08:00

Happy New Year 2010!!

Basically, what I did during new year was to fulfill the promise I've made to myself earlier- that is...ta daaaaaaa...owning a better better camera!!

=)

Well, I kept my promise..although presently, I didn't really spend that much of the time 'entertaining' my second 'pet'..
However, I did play around with most of its functions..

Here are the functions that I've played it:

1) Changing the tones- as G 11 has various tones, these are some that I've played with.

Sepia

B/W Black and white
Neutral

Automatic mode
I was watching this! :P
You can select the colour that you want.. this function should work really well when all the focus is to a particular object only, especially if that object is less striking.. but I think it'd work very well with a stalk of flower too.. ;)2) And esplanade! =) Was playing around with the aperture and shutter speed..I had this at F8.0 and shutter speed of 1-2"

Hehe..my fave pic!! Turned out just so so nice! =)

With lotsa lotsa seashells for this month's Esplanade's theme..! =)

Fyi, all the pictures were unedited at all, except for the size..

So long~

Bukit Tabur- lessons for climbing hills

2010-01-08T18:40:00.005+08:00

In fact, I went to Bukit Tabur with the intention to meet and talk with long-time buddies and never expected it to be that hard to be climbed.

I thought it was just some normal hills with paved roads, because I used to climb another easy hill somewhere there many many yearsss ago.

I never expected them to be that adventurous. *Salute!*

Frankly speaking, I was definitely unprepared for this climb..Why? Because of these:-

1) I didn't eat heavily for the breakfast (#should have a heavy meal that gives sufficient energy!)
# Also, bring energy bar or fruits such as banana or apples so that you can eat it halfway while enjoying the view

2) I didn't even bring any bags with plasters or first aid stuffs
# in case accidents or injuries, and bagpacks because climbing hills need both hands and feet (dumb me! Luckily my bottle was stuffed into Sha's bag)

3) I didn't wear the most appropriate attire for climbing a rocky mountain (# should wear the most stretchable clothes ever and long pants, if you are afraid to have cuts on your legs).

and

4) ****most most importantly, I didn't make any homework on this at all..

Plus, this is the first (yep, first!!) harder hill that I've ever climbed! All these while the hills that I went through were just slopes with grass or paved roads (paiseh!) or high levels of stairs..not rocky hills..
Sigh..

The only thing that I brought was a liter of water. =.="

So, after returning to home for a good rest with muscles aching for both my triceps and biceps, cuts on both of my legs, some cuts on my hands and also some other mishaps, I searched for the mountain's information online. The accidents that had taken place sure had shocked me. For a rocky hill like this, the accidents that had taken place were quite severe! The most recent accident is stated here.

But I couldn't fail to admit how beautiful the scenery was, though my mood was already bad halfway through the climb because I couldn't wait for the going down the hill part.

I thought there were about 7-8 peaks only but it was more than that!

I felt so so cheated for coming to such a hill unprepared >.< Plus, when I asked them how the front pathways would be when we first climbed about 100m of rocky hills for our warm ups, they simplified it to be as easy as ABC! *Sweat* Their reason was : I didn't want you to chicken out if you know how hard to climb this hill Sigh.. Then, moments later (within first 5 minutes), I finally realised why the other friend failed to turn up.

The whole climb took us 3 and 1/2 hours..

Anyway, this are some of the pictures that I had captured there.. More nicer ones can be seen here (not mine!)

At 7+ am..near to 8am

The water reservoir

Genting Highlands can be seen from this hill!

Small small peaks..the tenth one..and I thought there were only 7-8 peaks!!

In fact, I feel a bit embarassed for I kept on asking "How long somemore???"
Feel sorry for them but really, I wasn't prepared for this climb at all..with my unsuitable 3/4 (khakis) pants >.<
You know, I think I was bugging them like in the Shrek movie "Are we there yettttttt??"

Anyway, lessons learned : Do homework, don't be lazy!!

So long~

Bali trip

2010-01-06T21:54:00.010+08:00

Happy New Year 2010!!

Had some traveling few weeks ago, or precisely end of last year from 17th to 21st December 2009. Most of my photos are uploaded in facebook, and I'm pretty sure that my friends had captured better pictures too so I'm just uploading some (many) of my favourites here =)

The cute cute guy who caught our attention (especially mine! :P) due to his hyperactive behaviour..

We stayed in a homestay before waking up at 5.30 am at Lovina- as dolphins is a must-see there. However, I personally think that it's not fun for the dolphins at all as all the boats with tourists like us were racing towards it just to see them..

Babi Guling (Pig fried dish)- a famous dish which made us curious but most of us felt that it was definitely too 'piggy' as the pork smell was too strong with lots of internal organs served to us. I couldn't finish the dish :S But the fruit tea was very light and refreshing.

Jimbaran Beach- where you can watch beautiful sunset while enjoying seafood dinner..The platter costs SGD20 or RM50. Unfortunately, many of them had diarrhea the next day

At their temples- Goa Gajah and Tirta Empul
Note that their statues wear sarungs
They have many multiple-coloured Bougainvillea there..grafting skills must be good

Kuta Beach- where you can fly kites and surf all you want

Tanah Lot- the must see temple that was built by the seaside. We couldn't catch the beautiful sunset there (The bright sun was so clear that day when we watched from the car that we were traveling with!). We had to leave much earlier because of the booked spa event..

The group of patient drivers waiting for tourists in front of Tanah Lot entrance
And stalls selling these..

Decorations at the spa area
For Balinese prayers

At homestays and hotel..

One of my fav drink!! :P Found the tree..so so happy:P

And this is their petrol station- Pertamina with petrols
So long~

Fort Siloso trip

2009-12-15T14:46:00.005+08:00

This is my third time into Sentosa I think. Catching this opportunity, I've decided to visit sites I've never explored in here..

Fyi, I've never entered the Underwater World yet!!

Was so tempted but due to insufficient time, we've only managed to go into Fort Siloso.

Somehow, entering the fort gave me a post-war feeling- something like bitterness, regret and sadness that I've never felt before this when entering museums (back in KL). It's really time to be thankful for our era do not have war *keeping our finger crossed*

The war shouldn't have taken place at all. People will not have suffered and died. Buildings will not have collapsed. Blood will not be used as a compensation in exchange for goods and money and land.

Sigh, innocent thinking.. but really, after visiting the fort, I really could feel the anger towards the Japanese!

The 'Nomads' of Fort Siloso..Many little monkeys!

One of the soldiers..probably thinking of his loved one..I wonder if he had returned safely..

Canons
This was during the surrender event..between British and Japanese

May things get better and better always =)

So long~

Year-end trips at Orchard Road

2009-12-15T14:31:00.004+08:00

Again marathon on blogging because after this week, I would probably stop blogging since I'm going back for a long rest. Overall, I have spent nearly a year here, with lots of ups and downs, memories and expectations, fluctuating emotions and many more..

Looking back, I couldn't deny how fast time flies..
I wonder how much I've changed during this time and how much positive changes that I've seen..

Forgive me for starting with kind of negative note but..let me voice out here..
I've received many setbacks this year
It had been a hard year for me
Had many tears but also many laughters
Many disappointments but also many new surprises
Many expected and unexpected things around..

I'm hoping to make things more simple :) Don't want that complicated anymore.. Hate that way of how things go..

I've finally walked the infamous Orchard street last weekend. I was like "Ohhhhh, it looks like this..."
My friend was like "Wah la...your first Xmas here isit??"
I nodded and smiled "Yeah yeah!!"
Then I was a bit disappointed..

It was during that outing that made me realised many tiny things. Things aren't always as good as what people say...the grass is never greener at the other side..
When I was walking along it, I don't feel that it's that grand, in fact. It's comparable to what I've seen back in my country too..

Or perhaps, it's who that we go with matters the most?

May all your dreams come true soon!

So long~

Dr. Wan's visit @ Esplanade

2009-12-15T14:19:00.004+08:00

My week after exams had been more hectic than I've ever imagined..
But it was fun after all..
Dr. Wan was here for a course and we went 'rebonding' session by 'jalan-jalan'.

I am not a good tour guide myself, in fact. So I brought her to Esplanade and Bugis and some shopping malls that we have come across..

What surprised me was that she brought along her new Canon S90!! I was so thrilled! Imagine holding up and getting warmed up with these two cameras (LX3 the day before and this one later!) that are currently on my 'wish-and-observation list'! She was promoting and I was like "Which oneee lah Dr???" Lol!

I never knew that she is another avid photographer..

At Esplanade.. balls floating! My first Xmas here =)

A cute bear-bear theme along the way to Esplanade

We had a great time chatting and I had a great time listening to her stories too =)
I had much better time using her camera..hehe..

So long~

Happy Birthday Lee Geok & Merry Xmas!!

2009-12-15T14:01:00.004+08:00

As most of the pictures are in her camera, I could only post a not-so-relevant picture here to indicate her birthday celebration with upcoming Christmas.

So, there you go =)

Wishing you a happy happy birthday!

At Jewelbox, moments before we left to catch the shuttle bus

Merry Christmas to all too!

The PILOT story

2009-12-09T10:58:00.005+08:00

We went stationery shopping in the school co-op yesterday..
Ya in-house shopping since few of us were too free with nothing else to do..

My senior was looking for a marker pen and she found the Pilot brand one, asking me if it was nice to be used.

Eyes widened, I was like "Eh got PILOT brands here!"
Frankly speaking, I've never stepped into the co-op for more than 3 times throughout this year.

Then, I saw this!!! The PILOT H-325 mechanical pencil I've been searching for such a loooong looong time for years! I just can't believe that I've found it finally!!!

The upper bluish-purple Pilot!

Without hesitating, my grin widened until those with me were surprised! But of course, they wouldn't be as surprised and happy as me!! =D

Okay the shorter story version goes like this:

This beautiful mechanical pencil had been with me since I was 14 years old. It had been accompanying me throughout my secondary school life, high-school life but sadly, only during my first year undergraduate. It was with me for almost all the huge examinations that lead me to the undergraduate life. This PILOT has been with me through all my ups and downs, all the sweet and bitter memories (mostly sweeeet hehe!) as I never failed to use it daily since then. I remember writing lots of 'first-time' things with this pencil. Sweet ones, okay??

Also, although there are many many out there that complained how not comfy of this pencil is while using it, one particular person did enjoyed using it=) because that person owns a silver Parker version which I drooled over when I first saw it. But I'm remaining faithful to my PILOT! Alright, I'm just daydreaming here.. but just let me be!

Unfortunately, it got lost to some !@#$%^& who borrowed it without returning when I was in Biochemistry lab back in my first year undergraduate. I had been searching for weeks and finally, I've decided to find the replacement in bookstores outside. I remember peeping into people's pencil cases or whoever's hands whenever pencil-writing is required but fruitless.

As you see, after soo soo many years (about 6-7 years since 14 years old), it is not possible to find the exact one anymore, because this version is pretty heavy and I doubt many would use it. Many has been complaining to me how heavy it is although it's beautiful.

After so many searches, I only manage to find a brandless and much cheaper version- which was the black Pentel one (in the picture). And since then, the black imitation of the PILOT H-325 has been with me. But I never fail to find it in bookstores whenever I go out, and Popular has it too, but not with the same colour and features as they were of newer versions..

Somehow, I found it here!!!

I am just so glad of finding it again!! Just searched through the net and it's called a drafting mechanical pencil. A really special mechanical pencil in fact.

I could never find the same replacement anymore (as we always know- life has to go on) but I'm still really thankful and happy for getting this =D I'll definitely keep it with me closely for years to come!

And I got it as a gift again!! :D Thank you!!! *hugs*

So long~

Raffles marina sunset

2009-12-09T10:34:00.005+08:00

Confession: I'm supposed to be in the lab but conditions don't allow me to be there so I'm loittering here..

Though I can't fail to admit that since the Pink event (I named it in conjunction to an unforgettable event in years to come that took place on Nov 18), the jokes are still ongoing..really reminded me of those good ol' days teasing events..

Last Friday, our bosses treated us for year-end dinner at this-very-near-to-Johor classy restaurant..
It's Chinese-cooked style dishes as usual :)

Before we proceeded to fill our stomachs, we did some-sight seeing and claim ownerships to various sailing boats there..

Technically speaking, each of us wanted to sell off the smaller ones and are currently owning the bigger ones :P

The beautiful sunset

The jetty

The sun and the sea!

This was what some people did to others while sight-seeing..

So long~

Welcome back note

2009-12-04T09:47:00.003+08:00

I was very 'high' before I left for a good rest so I put this on my table..

To those who know me well, my copyrighted trademark has always been that most, paling, very very and very cutest pig signature..

And reluctantly, I came back in the morning to the office after that late flight the night before..
And this was what I got..

How sweeeeeeeet! =) =') *sobs*
(Though I can't deny that my drawings are better :P)

Anyway, you guys made my day!! *hugssss*

To-do list

2009-11-21T20:28:00.003+08:00

Unintentionally, but I'm already planning for these soon~~ :P

1) Egg tarts!!!
2) Cakes
3) Ice creams (woohoo, thank you in advance! :P)
4) Seafood!
5) Celebrations food?? :P
6) Mamak-ing
7) Movie-ing :D
8) Be a good daughter, help at home or my mom will complain teruk-teruk :P
9) Family reunions
10) Baby cousins~
11) And the list still goes on~~

Alright, I'm supposed to concentrate :S

Cartoon Fantasy @ Esplanade

2009-11-12T13:40:00.003+08:00

There's one very very nice performance coming up!!

Can't wait! :P

Picture from this page

So long~

Smile =)

2009-11-07T09:39:00.001+08:00

By Uncle cracker =D

You're better then the best
I'm lucky just to linger in your light
Cooler then the flip side of my pillow, that's right
Completely unaware
Nothing can compare to where you send me,
Lets me know that it's ok, yeah it's ok
And the moments where my good times start to fade

You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh, you make me smile

Even when you're gone
Somehow you come along
Just like a flower poking the sidewalk crack and just like that
You steal away the rain and just like that

You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh, you make me smile

Don't know how I lived without you
Cuz everytime that I get around you
I see the best of me inside your eyes
You make me smile
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild

You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh, you make me smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eskXnbVYr3Y

Lunch's welcoming gift

2009-10-31T14:36:00.007+08:00

I can't believe my luck in getting this close to this tree!! It had captured my attention months ago because it had been blooming with full of purple flowers but with very very very few leaves. I don't know what it's called but it's been there since I moved into the new room. So, every morning whenever I board the bus to my department, I would be glancing at that tree (because seconds after the bus passes the tree in front of University Hall, I would have to unboard the bus). So whenever I see that tree, I would tell myself, "must take picture of the tree before the flowers being blown away, must must...- but procrastination, you see:P). Then, weeks later, by the time I was determined to do so, the flowers were gone. How disappointed was I...

One week ago, while we were going to lunch (@ NUH), suddenly a thin tree full of purple flowers bloomed! I was so :D :D *mouth opens wide* Can't believe that there's another one here and the flowers are just as tall as me! The earlier tree at University Hall was just too high up that I wouldn't be able to get this close also!

Quickly, I get my camera and snapped on the same evening..Now, ta daaaa....

So long~

Nostalgicness

2009-10-26T22:06:00.006+08:00

Be tough!
Stay strong!

And I'm always with you!
*supports all the way*

Dedicated to those that need my supports and always have been supporting me all these while=)

THANK YOU so so muchhhhh!!!! *muacks* *hugsss*

Been feeling pretty nostalgic lately with those songs that I've been listening during labwork
I mean, all those songs are really bringing me back to my old school days and digging out all those old memories..

One of them is :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdrW9FSwYw8

If it's true;)

and this one :D :D

found it..nicee!!

Hortpark-Telok Blangah-Mount Faber Park

2009-10-22T21:53:00.005+08:00

After finishing lots of presentations for this semester, I finally had a good chance to loiter at the park with LG and HF. Still rushing with assignments but at least for now, there is a need for less intensive readings. I'm still reading for assignments! Also, I finally have more time to do labwork back to what I used to do before the semester start. Really a hectic semester, I would say..

We started from Hortpark and was soon greeted by a family of monkeys. They practically just walk right beside you! This one apparently walked passed me and so, I captured its backside:P

I really wonder how tired the dogs would be..the parks are about 9km in a stretch!

With uniquely well-kept seating places

With two lengluis..

And I took this picture to remind me of fall colours..though there's no fall here..

Also, a miniature of Paris Eiffel Tower :P

Spider Lily along the way..

And shady trees.. Surprisingly my legs did not ache.. I was expecting it for the next day's one.. ;)

So long~

Mooncake and Deepavali Celebrations @ YIH

2009-10-22T21:33:00.003+08:00

GSS (Graduate Student's Society) had this Mid-autumn mooncake and Deepavali celebrations at the newly renovated YIH. The first stall we saw was this friendly man who taught us how to tie jasmine flowers knots. It was a great experience for us :D

There he is, showing us how and letting us to have 'hands-on' experiences.

How to wear turbans section

Chinese Calligraphy session..we wrote our names since we were bananas

Ohh..and this very very niceee one..henna hand dye!!

But my boss saw and was shocked! He thought it got acid burned or some accidents before he looked closely at it.

I curi-curi take picture with my gloves on- the motifs are still there! My labmates shook their head..

And this ..one of China's traditional costume..

They had traditional food session, tanglung (lantern) making session, peeling pomelo competition, Chinese Wushu performances and Indian Classical Dance.
Pretty interesting..

So long~

Little India

2009-09-28T20:31:00.005+08:00

The final one =)

Had good trip, good lunch, good souvenir, and good meal treats :P
Good culture exposure also, since Indians (especially foreigners) in S'pore are much more than in Malaysia. And since Malaysian Indians are assimilated already, the real culture could be seen here..

Probably I've been taking Deepavali's celebration in KL for granted or the decorations sold here are soo much better??

Lovebirds! Looked sooo real..

Some hanging ornaments

This is my favorite ornament!! Fell in love with it when I went to someone's house months back. Seemed that it was bought in Cambodia or Vietnam (don't remember). If anyone sees this from India or Thailand or whenever (not in M'sia~), pleaseee kirim balik...:p

Colourful..

So long~

CS's farewell

2009-09-28T20:28:00.002+08:00

The moboto guy is leaving on a rich scholarship..
Funny thing is I heard from their group that their last reunion was 2 yearssss ago.
If this moboto guy is not leaving, maybe the next reunion would be- err- when there's a marriage? :P

Not all of us gathered because some have left to other places after the lunch. So there..few of us here posing

McRitchie Park

2009-09-28T19:09:00.003+08:00

Whole group of labmates comprising of 2 different labs actually went together for this. And we had a good lunch treat by Prof Ong=)

It was this dark when we climbed and walked for about 1 hour

And it looked clear for a while

But in the end, it became like this..and all of us hid under the shades over there

Planning to go again and to finish the whole walk..with different gang=)
Soon..

Oh yeah, we went to Prof. Ong's mansion (it was really a mansion!!) and he showed us this bird nest that came to his house. Seemed that the birds will make nest there twice a year..

Pity the birds that they have to tumpang at people's house to survive..but Prof. Ong's house was really a nature's mansion:)

POTO!! NUS Wind Symphony at Esplanade

2009-09-13T22:00:00.003+08:00

In case you're wondering, POTO = Phantom of The Opera!!! =D

I didn't know how lucky I was today to get to listen to these!! I mean, I was expecting oldies like Yesterday and Hey Jude but.. POTO's songs also!! :D :D

and this one!

Just can't resist myself from writing over here though I'm still doing my assignmentsss..

And thanks LG for the gifts! :D
Happy be-earlied mooncake festival to you and all!!

so long~~

Wishes

2009-09-06T13:07:00.004+08:00

This month is supposed to be a sweeter month of the year- beCauSe it's already in the 3rd quarter of the year.. means 3rd quarter had past by..means I've survived 3/4 of the year..and means..
Means a lot la..

How come the surprises that come are not as positive as it can always be?

I do admit that there are many setbacks and surprises..
But can't this month promise me much much much better and much much more positive surprises?

Instead of those vivid occasions that really happened just as I possibly could had imagined earlier?

Ending with a meaningful song~ No boundaries

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrBP7VybM00

Wishing for positive positive surprises!!!

Small meet-up

2009-08-28T13:18:00.004+08:00

WT, XQ and I met up yesterday. I think it has been almost 7 years since we've last met up. I was initially worried, I mean- 3 people, and some of us who couldn't click at all back then could meet up here - in such a small place ( Sg ) and talked bad about ( ~~not revealing~~ ...... :P)

And coincidentally CS actually arranged another Form 6 reunion at the same time and I missed it again.

Anyway, I felt really appreciative after meeting them. I mean, they're staying pretty far away , have work shifts and tonnes of work (that I heard that it's very usual for them to go back home every day after the cleaning lady comes at 10pm) and their effort to make this small meet-up a success was really sweet. (Reminds me of my Form 6 reunion when I went back weeks ago :D) In fact, to plan this small gathering took us one month!

As they always say, people change, things change, whatever it is, but definitely, time passes so quickly. Hearing how they struggle in the current workforce and dealing with everyday-life-is-like-that-or-worst situation makes me think hard. I don't know if it's because of the culture that changed certain people to like that.

It's like being forced to become like that but one is not accepting the forces to change, or perhaps slowly adopting it. Newton's law or whatever law just doesn't work. So in the end, that party struggles.

Bad? Good? I don't know. I still can see the coping-up stage of her though she's here for so many years already.

I just realised that many of us are like that.

So long~

Haw Par Villa

2009-08-22T22:20:00.006+08:00

Another one..

Supposed to go this with LG but had to ffk her and went with my labmates on a last minute decision (nvm, we'll go second round!). It's always that last minute plans work out faster.. paiseh*
In fact, it's because of my junior who wanted to go and we were dead bored in the office..

Everyone wasn't in the mood of working on a beautiful Saturday and since that place is soooo near..we made the abrupt decision to go.

And it was very hot!

Since our boss went to Sungei Buloh Water Reserve this early morning.. and we all couldn't wake up that early (6am!!) to go there because we were all working very late yesterday night..

We compensated and went to another place =P

I brought my camera along but halfway through no battery as I did not charge.. *aiks

But it's okayla, I have some in my phone here..

These are from my phone's since I left my camera in the school.

Haw Par Villa, Pasir panjang was built by two brothers- Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par. This park was originally called "Tiger Balm Gardens". It was constructed in 1937 by the brothers, whom were the developers of Tiger Balm, as a venue for teaching traditional Chinese values. The Aw family eventually sold the Gardens to the Singapore Tourism Board in 1979.

They believed in contributing back to the society from their earnings and thus, they built this to educate people. It was also stated that they actually sold the tiger balms at a very low price so that the lower-income groups can afford to buy those too.

Visiting this park made me think about how respectful the younger ones to the elder ones, from the memorial altar that they've built. The highest were of their parents', followed by the elder brother (Aw Haw) and then the younger brother (Aw Par). No pictures on altar =(

Their parents were involved in using herbs as medicinal medicine and what their father earned a month in China was what the brothers earned in a day here! Their Tiger Balm was sold in over 70 countries that time!

The mansion on this park that Aw Par designed. However, it was demolished because it was not properly maintained after his demise in 1944 by his elder brother, Aw Haw.
The God of Earth

In the courts of hell

Tadaa... the entrance into the dark exhibition..

First court of hell: King Qinguang
Each prisoner is judged here at a preliminary stage where good ones are distinguished from the evil ones. Those with good deeds that outweigh evil deeds will be sent to Silver Bridge to be sent to the paradise.

We went through all the 10 courts of hell where they showed various punishments in hell due to misdoings during the lifetime.. These were some of the captured pictures. My camera was already battery dead this time =(

This one was left stranded outside..

What I'm very inspired is the very close relationship between the Aw Haw and Aw Par siblings=)
And how they tried to contribute back to the society..

We should never forget our past!

So long~

Postcards from Singapore - Esplanade

2009-08-22T21:52:00.008+08:00

I'm in blogging mood right now so better post some stuffs up (and procrastinating things that I'm supposed to do! =P)

I went for this last week..
http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/postcards_from_singapore/index.jsp#tabs and realised that they have another very nice event soon!

It's another symphony on Yesterday Once More by NUS Symphony! =D

After the patriotic symphony of about 1 hour, we left and walked around Esplanade.

In fact, I didn't bring my camera along and thus, have to utilise my handphone..and the photos turned out to be *no eyes see*

I didn't know that nokia camera is worst than Sony's! Eeeee..

My fave pic!

Only these two 'Singa's are different from the rests (they had these 'huggies' lined up in Esplanade for the National Day month and each carries a different message on Singapore). This girl is a tourist currently residing in Spain and will be here for a month. And so, we posed..

Home..the theme for this month's events in Esplanade

We walked and walked until dinner time. And so, these were what we saw..

A huge black fat pigeon

And kids trying to jump into the river

Crabs waiting to be cooked

And we we saw some local young bands performing rock and roll as well as pop. What's interesting is that this man of age 50 ++ to 60 ++ could dance in every alternate song sung! He was the guy of attention that day. His wife was at the side there watching and supporting him and.. he's a really a good dancer!!
In addition, this young man was also dancing along..so cuteee!! (how I wish I have a better camera that time)

Looking forward the September event.. =)

If today was your last day

2009-08-15T18:10:00.004+08:00

Ever wondered what if today was your last day?

What will you regret of not doing?

I always tell people to live life the fullest and as if today's the last day, but I doubt if I can do it also ..

On a beautiful Saturday and I'm stranded here doing work that seemed not that smooth since morning..
Even my protocols ran off..
Adoi..

Anyway, I spent most of the time in the lab listening to this over again and again..

The lyrics are meaningful so do enjoy it!

New semester

2009-08-13T21:38:00.004+08:00

Sorry for not updating :P

Just came back from a hectic back-home visit..
Busy until my mom even complained : "how come so few hours at home?? and next time should take longer leave"
lol..
Coz we rushed to so many places within that few hours at home..
And again, we couldn't settle some stuffs but I'm leaving those to them to settle
=P

In fact got lotsa stuffs to blog but because I'm always stranded in my office.. (reasons :P) so I didn't bother to blog much..

This week is a new week for me..
New semester, new modules, new lecturers, new places to attend classes..and some classes are just located to farrrr away...that I got 'sesat'
And luckily my junior was there to guide me there :P

And really have to behave more 'guai'
I just realised that my juniors are learning everything from us (the so-called one-semester senior:P)
We were talking today on lab meetings and I accidentally mentioned that if we have classes to clash the meetings, then we'll skip the meetings
Then my junior actually said "so, I should take classes to purposely clash with the lab meetings right? You said one?? "

Aiks..
See la.. when blind leads the blind..
definitely all will end up in accidents.. (langgar walls)

Oh yeah.. in fact, I'm pretty shocked with how we all over here have to 'rampas' courses just like back in UPM..
Not to say being kiasu but I think we're slowly adopting that habit
Sigh
*still conscious*

But we were rewarded somehow with that rush
Seemed that we were lucky enough that we managed to squeeze into every module that we had registered.. and when we attended the classes, they were just so many students!! Reminds me of those undergraduate classes
What's more is that we'll see students approaching the lecturers and wondering whether they can still apply to attend those classes or not and yup, I was one of them too!

Imagine attending courses when the amount of students are just like during our undergraduates
# too many students dy
=.="

I'm looking forward to tonight's http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/8/13/nation/4512308&sec=nation (thanks YW!!) hopefully can see.. missed yesterday's one..:P
We see together la ha..hehe
Same sky..

So long~

Miss them badly..

2009-07-16T22:13:00.004+08:00

Missing home~~and my beloved!!

Aiks..

Danny..

and...Sunny!!!

I forgot to mention that when my brother's friend came over to KL, she slept on my bed. It was very late when she reached our home, which I think was around 2-3 am.

My doggie has this 'bad' and punctual habit and wakes up around 6.30 am, or at most, 7.00am. It doesn't matter whether it's weekday or weekend. At times, when you think you can sleep until 8am, it's just so so impossible without him jumping to the bed or jumping around.

What happened was, the moment he woke up, he started barking towards my bed.

My brother's friend got shocked. The barking was pretty loud.
Imagine a tiny and friendly dog like him growling...

gRrrRR..

Oh well, this shows how protective my doggie is =)
I bet he must be super blur and didn't realised who it was on the night before.

Short-term memory?

Perhaps so..

So long~

Message by George Carlin

2009-07-07T22:37:00.000+08:00

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways ,but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Facing it

2009-06-30T23:06:00.008+08:00

Just came back from a short holiday. Not even considered as a holiday in fact. But managed to cramp some stuffs that are meant to be settled together. It's just saddening that some things go unsettled. Maybe better chances will come along later. We all hope so, don't we? Though we know that time is flying already. Even my siblings were tempted but we still have to wait for better ones. Wait la ha..

Surprisingly, but I managed to meet up with few of my close friends which we (or me, perhaps) had expected to meet once a year (since everyone is sooo busy!). Funny is finally, I've managed to retrieve my 2 years ago birthday presents from one of them! In fact, there were two presents but I think got one got lost already since my friend had been keeping them for me for 2 years dy and maybe it got lost in the middle of the way. So left one, but better than none la ha.. and that was before someone left to somewhere to study somemore..

Anyway, getting more good news from some of them had definitely been a happy one. I hope they'll be doing very well! I am proud of them =)

I took the Transnasional Bus from Pudu Station, KL to Singapore that stops in Lavender. I like Transnasional busses as we can easily buy from many petrol stations, and the petrol station where I bought the ticket was just right opposite my house :) Thus, less hassles for me to travel to Pudu and get a ticket. The fact that I hate travelling from Pudu bus station remains the same but have to, unless I managed to get a plane ticket. Anyway, the bus journey was not really that bad. Smooth and comfortable, though definitely not as comfortable as the Transtar that we took for the going back journey to KL on last Friday. They stopped once at Simpang Renggam, Johor after about 2 hours and 45 mins journey for rest and prayers I supposed. I was glad that my seat was a good one and I really had slept so much that I wondered if I was having any 'tired' sickness. I seldom sleep so much in long journey transports when I'm alone but this time was an exception. Perhaps, I've finally got used to it :P

Overall journey was much longer than plane, which I finally can confirm about it. I reached Lavender at about 7.30pm and the journey was about 6 hours. Taking plane is definitely much faster, by at least 1 hour for the overall journey as compared to bus.

However, coming back (leaving home) is always a dragging one, as always. Worst if when we get some shocks of life through emails >.< NOT anticipating it at all.

As for the room thingy, I've finally found a good room to stay out with my roomate-to-be. Looking forward it..but only feel lagging in terms of moving out. I like this hostel sooo much and it's definitely draining to move out.

Anyway, life is life- so face it!

So long~

Home!

2009-06-23T23:28:00.005+08:00

Oh yeah, I'm going home this Saturday after an abrupt decision made within minutes after the phone call.

Somehow I hope that last minute things will work out easier and faster.
I have not even applied for leave yet :P

In fact, I was planning to go back next week because I'll probably be meeting someone that will be in my family in years to come:P
Hope so, because I've been given a good impression on this person all this while.

Now that the plan has changed, the chance is probably missed. But anyway, I'm still going home =)

Plenty of things to do this time- including celebrating birthdays and special days and etc..
I wish I can take longer leave somehow..
As for my room-searching, I've written surat kesian for three times already. I just find that these people are so rigid at times. So not used to it!

It always the fact that we can't get all we want, as always.
That's life I supposed..

So long~

Hang on

2009-06-22T00:05:00.003+08:00

-Hang on-

Looking at things slowly and clearly
Don't want to worry and rush

Went to look for a room today. It's definitely a good deal to me. But have to decide on other factors. And the main fact that I will have no place to stay for 3 weeks in the meantime. Haih..

I want to be like this!! (below)
As the song goes : whatever will be, will be

So long~

Accumulating bad events

2009-06-17T00:06:00.005+08:00

Not wanting any of you reading this to worry, but I want to share this out..
Past bad bad events that had been accumulating:

1. Brother's leg
2. Car got hit
3. Lost $$
4. Lost phone $$
5. Lost in time
6. Lost cashcard
7. Lost in labstuffs
8. And some other minor stuffs

I don't know how many more to go..

Good events?
Am I being pessimistic or there's nothing good that had happened?

True story- Misunderstandings and love

2009-06-10T19:43:00.003+08:00

I don't know who wrote this but credits to the author.

This is a really long story but do read it if you have the time. This is for all the single, married, divorced, widowed individuals, who take life for granted. Please, read this story until the end. It is such an eye opener.

Just two years after our marriage, hubby brought up the idea of asking Mother to move from the rural hometown and spend her remaining years with us. Hubby's father passed away while he was still very young. Mother endured much hardship and struggled all on her own to provide for him, see him through to a university degree. You could say that she suffered a great deal and did everything you could expect of a woman to bring hubby to where he is today. I immediately agreed and started packing the spare room, which has a balcony facing the South to let her enjoy the sunshine and plant greenery. Hubby stood in the bright room, and suddenly just picked me up and started spinning round and round. As I begged him to put me down, he said: "Lets go fetch mother." Hubby is tall and big sized and I love to test on his chest and enjoy the feeling that he could pick me up at any moment put the tiny me into his pockets.

Whenever we have an argument and both refuses to back down, he would pick me up and spin me over his head continuously until I surrender and beg for mercy. I became addicted to this kind of panic-joy feeling. Mother brought along her countryside habits and lifestyle with her. For example; I am so used to buying flowers to decorate the living room, she could not stand it and would comment: "I do not know how you young people spend your money, why do you buy flowers for? You also can't eat flowers!" I smiled and said: "Mum, with flowers in the house, our mood will also become better." Mother continues to grumble away, and hubby smiled: "Mum, this is a city-people's habit; slowly you will get use to it." Mother stopped saying anything. But every time thereafter, whenever came home with flowers, she would ask me how much it costs. I told her and she would shake her head and express displeasure. Sometimes, when I come home with lots of shopping bags, she would ask each and every item how much they cost, I would tell her honestly and she would get even more upset about it. Hubby playfully pinched my nose and said: "You little fool, just don't tell her the full price of everything would solve it."

There begins the friction to our otherwise happy lifestyle. Mother hates it most when hubby wakes up early to prepare the breakfast. In your view, how could the man of the house cook for the wife?

At the breakfast table, mother facial expression is always like the dark clouds before a thunderstorm and I would pretend not to notice. She would use her chopsticks and make a lot of noise with it as her silent protest. As I am a dance teacher in the Children's Palace and am exhausted from along day of dancing around, I do not wish to give up the luxury of that additional few minutes in the comfort of my bed and hence I turned a deaf ear to all the protest mother makes. From time to time, mother would help out with some housework, but soon her help created additional work for me. For example: she would keep all kinds of plastic bags accumulating them so that she sell them later on, and resulted in our house being filled with all the trash bags; she would scrimp on dish washing detergent when helping to wash the dishes and so as not to hurt her feelings, I would quietly wash them again. One day, late at night, mother saw me quietly washing the dishes, and "Bam" she slams her bedroom door and cried very loudly in her room.

Hubby was placed in a difficult position, and after that, he did not speak to me for that entire night. I pretended to be a spoilt child, tried acting cute, but he totally ignored me.... I got mad and asked him: "What did I do wrong?" Hubby stared at me and said: "Can't you just give in to her once? We couldn't possibly die eating from a bowl however unclean it is, right?" After that incident, for a long period of time, mother did not speak to me and you can feel that there is a very awkward feeling hanging in the house. During that period of cold war, hubby was caught in dilemma as to who to please. In order to stop her son from having to prepare breakfast, mother took on the "all important" task of preparing breakfast without any prompting. At the breakfast table, mother would look at hubby happily eating his breakfast and cast that reprimanding stare at me for having failed to perform my duty as a wife. To avoid the embarrassing breakfast situation, I resorted to buying my own breakfast on my way to work. That night, while in bed, hubby was a little upset and asked me: "LD, is it because you think that mum's cooking is not clean that's why you chose not to eat at home?" He then turned his back on me and left me alone in tears as feeling of unfairness overwhelmed me. After some time, hubby sighed: "LD, just for me, can you have breakfast at home?" I am left with no choice but to return to the breakfast table.

The next morning, I was having porridge prepared by mother and I felt a sudden churn in my stomach and everything inside seem to be rushing up my throat. I tried to suppress the urge to throw up but I could not. I threw down the bowl, rushed into the washroom, and vomited everything out. Just as I was catching my breath, I saw mother crying and grumbling very loudly in her dialect, hubby was standing at the washroom doorway staring at me with fire burning in his eyes.. I opened my mouth but no words came out of it, I really did not mean it. We had our very first big fight that day; mother took a look at us, then stood up and slowly made her way out of the house. Hubby gave me a final stare in the eye and followed mother down the stairs. For three days, hubby did not return home, not even a phone call. I was so furious, since mother arrived; I had been trying my best and putting up with her, what else do you want me to do? For no reason, I keep having the feeling to throw up and I simply have not appetite for food, coupled with all the events happening at home, I was at then low point in my life. Finally, a colleague said: "LD, you look terrible; you should go and see a doctor."

The doctor confirmed that I am pregnant. Now it became clear to me why I threw up that fateful morning, a sense of sadness floated through that otherwise happy news. Why didn't hubby, and mother who had been through this before, thought of the possibility of this being the reason that day? At the hospital entrance, I saw my hubby standing there. It had only been three days, but he looked haggard. I had wanted to turn and leave, but one look at him and my heart soften, I couldn't resist and called out to him. He followed my voice and finally found me but he pretended that he doesn't know me; he has that disgusted look in his eyes that cut right through my heart. I told myself not to look at him anymore, and hail a cab. At that moment, I have such a strong urge inside me to shout to my hubby: "Darling, I am having your baby!" and have him lift me up and spin me around in circles of joy. What I wanted didn't happen and as I sat in the cab, my tears started rolling down. Why? Why our love couldn't even withstand the test of one fight?

Back home, I lay on the bed thinking about my hubby, and the disgusted look in his eyes. I cried and wet the corner of the blanket. That night, sound of the drawers opening woke me up. I switched on the lights and I saw hubby with tears rolling down his face. He was removing the money. I stared at him in silence; he ignored me, took the bank deposit book and some money and left the house. Maybe he really intends to leave me for good. What a rational man, so clear-cut in love and money matters. I gave a few dried laugh and tears starting streaming down again. The next day, I did not go to work. I wanted to clear this out and have a good talk with hubby. I reached his office and his secretary gave me a weird look and said: "Mr. Tan's mother had a traffic accident and is now in the hospital."

I stood there in shock. I rushed to the hospital and by the time I found hubby, mother had already passed away. Hubby did not look at me, his face was expressionless. I looked at mother's pale white and thin face and I couldn't control the tears in my eyes. My god, how could this happen? Throughout the funeral, hubby did not say a single word to me, with only the occasional disgusted stare at me. I only managed to find out brief facts about the accident from other people. That day, after mother left the house, she walked in dazed toward the bus stop, apparently intending to go back to her old house back in the countryside. As hubby ran after her, she tried to walk faster and as she tried to cross the street, a public bus came and hit her...I finally understood how much hubby must hate me, if I had not thrown up that morning, if we had not quarreled, if....In his heart, I am indirectly the killer of his mother.

Hubby moved into mother's room and came home every night with a strong liquor smell on him. And me, I am buried under the guilt and self-pity and could hardly breathe. I wanted to explain to him, tell him that we are going to have our baby soon, but each time, I saw the dead look in his eyes, all the words I have at the brink of my mouth just fell back in. I had rather he hit me real hard or give me a big and thorough scolding though none of these events happening had been my fault at all. Many days of suffocating silence went by and as the days went by, hubby came home later and later. The deadlock between us continues, we were living together like strangers who don't know each other. I am like the dead knot in his heart. One day, I passed by a western restaurant, looking into the glass window, I saw hubby and a girl sitting facing each other and he very lightly brushed her hair for her, I understood what it meant. After recovering from that moment of shock, I entered the restaurant, stood in front of my hubby and stared hard at him, not a tear in my eyes. I have nothing to say to him, and there is no need to say anything. The girl looked at me, looks at hubby, stands up and wanted to go, hubby stretched out his hand and stopped her. He stared back at me,challenging me. I can only hear my slow heart beat, beating, one by one as if at the brink of death. I eventually backed down, if I had stood that any longer, I will collapse together with the baby inside me.

That night, he did not come home; he had chosen to use that as a way to indicate to me: Following mother's death so did our love for each other. He did not come home anymore after that. Sometimes, when I returned home from work, I can tell that the cupboard had been touched - he had returned to take some of his stuff. I no longer wish to call him; the initial desire to explain everything to him vanished. I lived alone; I go for my medical checkups alone, my heart breaks again and again every time I see a guy carefully helping his wife through the physical examination. My office colleagues hinted to me to consider aborting the baby, I told them No, I will not.. I insisted on having to this baby, perhaps it is my way of repaying mother for causing her death. One day, I came home and I saw hubby sitting in the living room The whole house was filled with cigarette smoke. On the coffee table, there was this piece of paper. I know what it is all about without even looking at it. In the two months plus of living alone, I have gradually learned to find peace within myself. I looked at him, removed my hat and said: "You wait a while, I will sign." He looked at me, mixed feelings in his eyes, just like mine.

As I hang up my coat, I keep repeating to myself "You cannot cry, you cannot cry...." my eyes hurt terribly, but I refused to let tears come out from there. After I hung up my coat, hubby's eyes stared fixed at my bulging tummy. I smiled, walked over to the coffee table and pulled the paper towards me. Without even looking at what it says, I signed my name on it and pushed the paper to him. "LD, are you pregnant?"

Since mother's accident, this is the first time he spoke to me. I could not control my tears any further and they fell like raindrops. I said: "Yes, but its ok, you can leave now." He did not go. In the dark, we sat, facing each other. Hubby slowly moved over me, his tears wet the blanket. In my heart, everything seems so far away, so far that even if I sprint, I could never reach them. I cannot remember how many times he repeated "sorry" to me. I had originally thought that I would forgive him, but now I can't. In the western restaurant, in front of that girl, that cold look in his eyes, I will never forget, ever. We have drawn such deep scars in each other's heart. For me, it's unintentional; for him, totally intentional. I had been waiting for this moment of reconciliation, but I realized now, what had gone past is gone forever and could not repeated. Other than the thought of the baby inside me that would bring some warmth to my heart, I am totally cold towards him, I no longer eat anything he buys for me, I don't take any presents from him and I stopped talking to him. From the moment I signed on that piece of paper, marriage and love had vanished from my heart. Sometimes, hubby will try to come into the bedroom, but when he walks in, I will walk out to the living room. He had no choice but to sleep in mother's room.

At night, from his room, I can hear light sounds of groaning, I kept quiet. This used to be his trick; last time, whenever I ignore him, he would fake illness and I will surrender and find out what is wrong with him, he would then grab me and laugh. He has forgotten that last time I cared for him and am concerned because there was love, but now, what is there between us? Hubby's groaning came on and off continuing but I continuously ignored him.

Almost everyday, he would buy something for the baby, infant products, children products and books that kids like to read. Bags and bags of it stacked inside his room till it is full. I know he is trying to use this to reach out to me, but I am no longer moved by his actions. He has no choice but to lock himself in his room and I can hear his typing away on his computer keyboard, maybe he is now addicted to web surfing but none of that matters to me anymore. It was sometime towards the end of Spring in the following year, one late night, I screamed because of a sudden stomach pain, hubby came rushing into the room, its like he did not change and sleep, and had been waiting for this moment. He carried me and ran down the stairs, stopped a car, holding my hand very tightly and kept wiping the sweat off my brow, throughout the journey to the hospital.

Once we reached the hospital, he carried me and hurried into the delivery suite.

Lying on the back of his skinny but warmth body, a thought crossed my mind: In my lifetime, who else would love me as much as he did? He held the delivery suite door opened and watch me go in; his warm eyes caused me to manage a smile at him despite my contraction pain. Coming out of the delivery room, hubby looked at our son and me, eyes tear with joy and he kept smiling. I reached out and touched his hand.. Hubby looked at me, smiling and then he slowly collapsed onto the floor. I cried out for him in pain... He smiled, but without opening that tired eyes of his... I had thought that I would never shed any tear for him, but the truth is, I have never felt a deeper pain cutting through my body at that moment. Doctor said that by the time hubby discovered he had liver cancer, it was already in terminal stage and it was a miracle that he managed to last this long. I asked the doctor when he first discovered he had cancer. Doctor said about 5 months ago and consoled me saying: "Prepare for his funeral." I disregarded the nurse's objection and rushed home, I went into his room and checked his computer, and a suffocating pain hits me. Hubby's cancer was discovered 5 months ago, his groaning was real, and I had thought that... the computer showed over 200 thousand words he wrote for our son:

"Son, just for you, I have persisted, to be able to take a look at you before I fall, is my biggest wish now... I know that in your life, you will have many happiness and maybe some setbacks, if only I can accompany you throughout that journey, how nice would it be. But daddy now no longer has that chance. Daddy has written inside here all the possible difficulties and problems you may encounter during your lifetime, when you meet with these problems, you can refer to daddy's suggestion.... Son, after writing these 200 thousand words, I feel as if I have accompanied you through life journey. To be honest, daddy is very happy. Do love your mother, she has suffered, she is the one who loves you most and also the one who loves me most..." From play school to primary school, to secondary, university, to work and even in dealing with questions of love, everything big and small was written there. Hubby has also written a letter for me: "My dear, to marry you is my biggest happiness, forgive me for the pain I have caused you, forgive me for not telling you my illness, because I want to see you be in a joyful mood waiting for the arrival of our baby...My dear, if you cried, it means that you have forgiven me and I would smile, thank you for loving me...These presents, I'm afraid I cannot give them to our son personally, could you help me to give some of them to him every year, the dates on what to give when are all written on the packaging... "

Going back to the hospital, hubby is still in coma. I brought our son over and place him beside him. I said: "Open your eyes and smile, I want our son to remember being in the warmth of your arms..." He struggled to open his eyes and managed a weak smile. Our son still in his arms was happily waving his tiny hands in the air. I press the button on the camera and the sound of the shutter rang through the air as tears slowly rolled down my face.... A fatal misunderstanding and the person who loves me the most in this world is gone forever... "Cruel misunderstandings one after another disrupted the blissful footsteps to our family. Our original intend of having Mother enjoy some quiet and peaceful moments in her remaining years with us went terribly wrong as destiny's secret is finally revealed at a price, every thing became too late."

So many lessons learned from this true story.

Enriching experience- Mindsville

2009-06-07T16:25:00.007+08:00

I went to Mindsville@Napiri yesterday, located at Ang Mo Kio. The committee in-charged was always so busily head-counting us as most of us had never been to this place before. Our travel includes bus-MRT-bus-and walking to this place, which houses intellectually-disabled people. So, as we took bus, the much honored person-in-charge, Z would head-count, be the last to board the bus and be the last to leave also in everywhere that we were going. I feel like budak kecik, but I don't know if the rest felt so.

Being a committee member in any society is always sacrificial (seeing his worried expression all day long before reaching the house) and recalling our past experiences=) But it was definitely worth it.

Anyway, what I want to highlight here is not about being committee member or not (though many of us were brain-washed slightly yesterday). It's about teamwork and satisfaction and lessons from what we had yesterday.

Before going in, we had a temperature screening to prevent H1N1 outbreak in this house. We had to sign some declaration forms. Strict.

Most of the occupants worked from Monday- Friday by packing utilities for SIA (Singapore Airlines) and on weekends, they have some other activities such as trainings for sports. So, only certain weekends, they get to join activities like what we had yesterday- arts and crafts, station games and some light exercises.

We started off in the Arts and Crafts session. It was on butterfly mosaic yesterday. Funny, but we (the volunteers) seemed to be more shy than them. Lol. I helped a lady to paste torn magazine pages to a beautiful butterly picture. We were very quiet at first because I heard her humming like whining (and I thought that she didn't like doing it). I later realised that she enjoys the arts session so much that she finished one mosaic and enthusiastically coloured the second butterfly picture with provided colour pencils within minutes. Boy, she was so fast! It was her who broke the ice first by pointing to me the blank butterfly pictures and telling me to do one too:P I didn't because I told her that we'd be doing it together. I didn't know what language she was conversing- was it Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka, Teochew or Fuchow? I kept on guessing whenever she spoke some few words. In fact, I also got paiseh to ask her to repeat. And, I still don't know until now. Before leaving to the second activity- game station; this lady actually took 2 blank butterfly pictures on the table, silently folded them under the table and kept it in her small pouch! Then, she turned to me and pointed to me if she can have more. Then, I was like, okay, and gave her two more pieces:P Conspiracy shhhh!
=.=" Am I encouraging her to ~~steal~~ take without permission??

In fact, I really could see many personalities among them which varied greatly. There was an occupant whom was very shy. Always quiet and shy. However, another student and I managed to ask him for his name and some simple questions. LX (a 2-year volunteer student at this centre) literally raised her eyebrows when he spoke to us!

Another one was even funnier. In one of the games- musical chair; there was one occupant whom actually wanted me (only, according to another volunteer) to play balloon with him. Even during the exercising session, he insisted me to accompany him. Then, when few of us (the volunteers) were resting at one corner after all the station games and exercising sessions had finished, this same occupant wanted me to sit next to him. And me, being a shy one, didn't agree at first. Hehe:P Then he asked again bout 5 mins later and this time, I gave in, walked and sat next to him. Frankly, it kinda scares me a bit. Useless hor? haih.. And the rest of them were laughing..what an experience..

Overall, it was a very fruitful and enjoying experience to me. I learned to be thankful, emotionally and physically. It definitely reminded me of my past experiences during Fespic games (which was one of the most memorable experience I've ever had!)

Nostalgic...

I'll definitely go back there.
Perhaps, I'll search for nearer homes also because this is a bit too far (unless I managed to find a shorter and easier way to go there).

By the way, due to privacy, we were not allowed to take any pictures of them.
And so, many of us took this before leaving:

So long~

Quick updates

2009-06-04T23:39:00.003+08:00

I don't know why I'm lacking the 'rajin-ness' to blog more so I'll just quickly update this while I'm in the mood before sleeping.

I'm looking for a room now to move out for a more stable life. Otherwise, we'll have to worry on staying on every semester, reapplying, waiting for the results and etc etc (though I love this place sooo much!!)

My friend had gone for the kidney stone removal surgery and is doing fine, I hope. I'm constantly being updated with his current situation (which did scare me) because can't movelah, painlah, can't walk much, etc etc. And he's naming the stone "Stoney"..=.="
I'll get the picture uploaded later if it's nice..

And no fast food and seafood for him.
Bad right?
So, please drink more water! I'll have to remind myself that too, especially when I spend hours in lab and forget about food and drinks at times.

As for another recent news, I managed to pass a killer paper (sigh, I am hoping to pass exam modules at this level- feel so pathetic at times). The amount of time spent in studying this particular subject was quite intense, though it was quite a last-minute preparation (3 weeks- long dy actually; on and off with sleepless nights due to stuffs and lab work) and some of the people actually took less than a week!

I later found out that most of what we were studying for the past torturing semester were covered in their undergraduate courses here. Wah loaa..

So, this leads me to this conclusion: are we not that capable or are their standard so that high??

Now is another worry on pushing up my grades..
But I don't wanna care much dy, not right now..

Weeks gone by

2009-05-31T12:44:00.004+08:00

These few weeks lately had been some highlighting weeks for me.
Personal stuffs I guess..
I'm learning to look more positively like what they told me so =)
Look more at the brighter side, and put less emphasize on myself. After all, we should not take ourselves seriously.. well well, how true is this?

Still learning..

One of my friends was diagnosed with kidney stone today, which gave me another blow. I hope he'll be fine and recover soon. And so people, pleaseee, drink more water!

I have stuffs to blog on and pictures but lagging
So excuse me and let me end this with this song

Busy week

2009-05-20T14:21:00.003+08:00

Boss just gave me another 20 papers to read =.="

We have a very, very important audit next Monday and Tuesday, which we had files and procedures to read. Furthermore, we have mock audit almost every week because of this.

Just came back from another meeting.

My experiments have not been going that well also..though I've spent almost 12 hours in lab everyday
I wonder how long do I need to learn and perform better..

Been so blur with all these..wish I could have a more efficient speed in everything somehow
Really feel like a snail at times..

Labrador Nature Reserve

2009-05-17T13:36:00.006+08:00

When they've decided to leave at 1.30 pm to Labrador Reserve Park, a small natural forest reserve near Pasir Panjang, I was a bit shocked.

I mean, going to a park when the sun is scorching hot is like a ....... to me.

But out of curiosity, I decided to tag along.
To my surprise, it was not hot at all! It was very cooling and relaxing. So peaceful and nice. What's more, I get to observe some squirrels and biawaks.

The pictures will describe more..

When on the beach..

Two stranded caterpillars on the beach
So clean and nice

And when on the bridge overlooking the blue ocean

When fishing is ~~not~~ allowed

And these two uncles, initially from the other side of the bridge thought they had caught up a huge mermaid (Mei len yu) but realised later that their baits got entangled..

One stranded crab holding on in the middle of the sea

Daydreaming..

Remember these?? The barnacles?

Looking forward for more nature reserves later on=)

SIngapore Arts Festival- Marina Barrage

2009-05-17T12:59:00.007+08:00

I managed to watch part of Hélios II, in the opening ceremony for Singapore Arts Festival held from 15 May to 14 June 2009.

We reached Marina Bay MRT entrance at 8.05pm and the notice on the information board says that the last bus to Marina Barrage is at 8pm. The opening ceremony of Singapore Arts Festival is scheduled to start at 8pm too! I was slightly disappointed for wasted more time in shopping earlier.

But then, we were still determined to go and did not mind boarding public bus no. 400 (which means further of walking to the bus station) and so, we walked to the bus station. Then we saw the organiser's team and they told us there are still shuttle bus to Marina Barrade until 8.30pm. =) I was so glad!

The organiser is also smart for arranging more shuttle bus (though the grand event had already started) as they know that people like us would go late..it's better to be late than never- right?

The quick snap near the entrance before heading to the dance event

The giant Grasshopper covering it's ears? I dunno..

The rhythm of the music was unique and nice. The dancers were very tall!

We went to the upper tier (2 floors up) and this was the front view, as were were told by the organisers that there will be fireworks at 9pm! *excited*

No fireworks pics, paiseh..

The arena roof at the lush green field, where you can have picnics

And we lepak here for some time from the rooftop, overlooking the eight pavilions that you can sit in and enjoy the water view too. This is the Singapore's 11th water reservoir (and the newest) of 1200 sqm powered up by 405 solar panels. More info here

Nice~!

KL LCCT back home journey

2009-05-10T01:34:00.007+08:00

Did many, many things before I return here (though plenty of unattended things that I couldn't do). Overall, I was satisfied.

But one thing, if one of my friends did not ffk me on 29.4.09, I would have stayed longer and played this with them for many more rounds >.<

Jurassic Jumble, a cards-game that requires you to exchange cards with other opponents until you get a complete set of same colored cards or same digits. The moment you've got the desired cards, you would have to immediately snatch a bone aligned on the table. And all the remaining players will strive to snatch it. The last person that snatched it is the loser. There were 8 bones for 9 players.

We had real great fun and I guess most of us had adrenaline pumped heavily into our blood but the fun had to be stopped because I had to leave earlier *very guilty*

That was why I wanted to strangle that person that night if I could..

Now, the story back home..

Because of the HINI virus and because ~~practically everyone says~~ it's safer as it's less likely to get coughs and flu viruses in the plane when it's only a 50-minutes journey while bus- ~5 hours.; I was strongly advised to get a plane ticket to come back here. It doesn't really make any sense to me but to ease their worries (particularly my mom's), reluctantly I took the flight- which means have to go through the hassles of checking in earlier in LCCT and wait there until the departure time. Waiting has always been a torturing event for me. I just hate waiting!

I took the Air Asia SkyBus from KL Sentral. The schedule can be found here with a 30-minutes interval. In fact, going earlier is good because the seats in the bus are full within 15 minutes. I was supposed to board the bus at 11.00 am (to be safe) or 11.30am (latest) and so, I was forced to reach earlier by my parents (sobs) at 10.35am. However, by that time, the 11am bus is already full and there were about 15 people waiting for the next bus!

Most of them had bought the tickets via online reservation, which is during the airplane ticket reservation. Buying the bus ticket during the online airplane reservation is recommended because it's cheaper (RM 6.50) compared to the real price that you have to pay when you buy at KL Sentral on-the-spot (RM 9- which I wasn't aware of until I checked for the schedule the night before I came back here..hmmm). So the lesson is, plan your journey as precise as possible. If you need to buy the bus ticket to LCCT, buy during online air ticket reservation. Otherwise, you'll have to fork out another small extra fees.

As the 11am bus was already fully occupied, we waited for the next bus scheduled at 11.30 am. The big red bus came at 11.00 am and within 10 minutes, almost all the seats are occupied already. It's not that Skybus is the only one providing shuttle bus services to LCCT but amzingly, the amount of people that board the bus is numerous! We left at about 11.15 am when the bus was fully occupied. In fact, I'm quite happy because I was expecting the bus driver to leave at 11.30 am. It's better to reach earlier (since this is my first time to LCCT KL) and to expect the unexpected. Oh yeah, the bus was very comfortable and the journey took approximately 1 hour (though expected duration is 1 hour and 15 mins).

Air Asia provided few self check-in kiosks but it's not available for international flights (because when I keyed in my flight referral number, it said "Please proceed to counter to check for visa requirements.") I was like - Visa?? Since when we need visas?? Then I asked around for the international flights check-in counters, which I then realised that it is located in another entrance. Domestic check-in counters are in fact, separated from international flights check-in counters. By that time, I've wasted around 20 minutes blurring around because of the queue.

Then only I proceeded for customs clearing and went into the terminal to wait.

Snapped this while waiting to board the plane. Notice that the flight attendant (right) is ~~throwing~~ transferring the bag luggage into the plane compartment.

And, because of the flight, I didn't get to meet my friend [who burned for me many House drama series and 2 Anime dvds (not my favorite at all but got it complimentary so no comments:P)] again for lunch. I was supposed to get these one year ago but now only managed to collect it. The next time we'll meet is probably next year =.="

But I am glad that I managed to ~~seludup and~~ carry it into here!

So long~

Love story- Taylor Swift

2009-05-08T23:02:00.001+08:00

When you are not in the mood to blog, songs can substitute..

Changi LCCT Tiger Airways

2009-05-05T20:37:00.015+08:00

Journey back home..

First, to Changi Airport, I have to get to Terminal 2 from Green line MRT Changi Airport station. From there, I went to the Basement level and there's a free shuttle bus service to LCCT.
There should not be any mistakes on that because the bus clearly states that it's heading to LCCT. It took approximately 20 minutes to reach the LCCT.

Then, I headed to check-in. The counter is opened 2 hours prior to flight and closes 45 mins prior to departure.

Now I know why it's called LCCT. Even the boarding pass is different..

The airport is different too..(looks better after going through the customs)

And before we board the plane..this is how they make us line up

I was lucky to get the window seat without asking! My first domestic flight back during my fieldtrip also I was given the window seat :D The excitement was there..

When seated in the plane..

And when on air..

Niceee!!

Really nice :) The services were good. And most importantly, the touchdown was very smooth! No 'bang' landings (ie the ones I had experienced with MAS for few times and got one was very bad that one of the kids cried). In fact, I love the heading-off part but I don't really anticipate the touchdown part. Sometimes it's just too harsh.

Even the auntie behind me was telling her companion " I think ah..this pilot is an ang-moh la, not local la. Sure impossible locals can do this good".

Wah, so discriminating and biased.

Oh yeah..
Because I'm a very law-abiding citizen (ahem..) especially in a foreign land and I am supposed to bring back a souvenir for my brother which costs slightly more than my Tiger Airways plane ticket to KL (SGD 35), I went through many articles to know if I can put it in my hand-carry luggage. So diligently enough, I read this.
Have to get a transparent 1 L resealable bag (like Ziploc bags) to fill in the not-more-than 100 ml liquid items. The Ziploc bag looks like the one in the second picture.

Back in domestic flights that I've taken before in KLIA, they provide free plastic bags but not here in Changi airport. Environmental friendly, I supposed.

However, during baggage security checks, they didn't really check on this. I wonder why.
Somehow my efforts seemed wasted because they didn't bother checking on it.

Reached LCCT KL sharp as expected.
Okay, now I know that LCCTs are those without shades.
Hmm..

The moment we went into the terminal, we have to go through baggage-check and then walk out. There were few counters selling bus tickets for Rm8, Rm9 and RM10 for bus to KL Sentral.
I chose the one with the longer line. The tickets were selling like hot cakes!

They told me "bus kat luar sahaja"
From my experiences, when people say it's near, it's not near actually. Not at all..

So, I had to poke a policeman to ask where's the bus terminal because..err.. because it was too noisy and he can't hear me.
And that made me walked another 10 minutes to the bus terminal which was located at far end there..

Hmmmm..

I took Aerobus and it costs Rm8.
The seats were full within 15 minutes. Journey from LCCT to Kl Sentral was about 1 hour.
Comfortable:) Recommended..

Back

2009-05-05T19:36:00.006+08:00

I'm back

This was one long week that I've learned much..in terms of life lessons

Managed to meet some people but again, couldn't meet few more. Haih..
Worst is that I can't even meet my brother, and he'll be back in 2 days' time..!
But will be meeting him again soon, I hope.
It's always like that- you can't get all that you've wished for, right?

And am glad to have spent much of my time talking to my grandma.
My heart aches deeply whenever I see her..in fact, it makes me kind of phobia to enter her room whenever she's eating. She wouldn't want to eat but we'll try to pester her to eat. And this goes on every now and then..
I wonder why she has turned to this.
If only she had stronger wills..
If only she's happier now and then..
But I do salute her strength. I wonder if I would be that strong..

And when she held my hands tightly when I said I'm leaving back here..
It had never been so weird and saddening before..

I will blog on my LCCT trips to both Changi and KL's soon..

Exams and home

2009-04-23T11:16:00.002+08:00

Exams coming up next week
And I'm eating a piece of chocolate everyday
Really bad..

Will be back after I come back from home..
Lots of things to post up but feel lethargic
Hope I'll regain the strength again soon

WHOAA!

2009-04-18T22:11:00.004+08:00

I'm SERIOUSLY amazed with my housemate!! I really didn't want to blurt this out but I just can't help writing it here (forgive me for being emo but I really had big eyes looking at this!!)
Or I should say- 'no eyes to see'??

Last time, she placed the bleach on the kitchen sink. I was already...WT??!!
I had to clean the sink nicely and put the bleach onto the floor.

Just now, I saw her washing her clothes in the kitchen sink with a basin and a bottle of bleach for coloured clothes.
What's worst is that she keeps her basin in the kitchen cabinet *faint*
And she loves to leave her dishes there until it grow molds at times.
Imagine the amount of bleach in the plates that she has!

Shouldn't it be a COMMON sense that detergents and food should not mix together??
And she's already 29 years old!! What are all the knowledge beyond these years??

Really..
s-p-e-e-c-h-l-e-s-s!!

Ignorance is never a bliss~

First WB!

2009-04-17T22:05:00.005+08:00

WB= western blot

Been in the lab for many weeks and this week, I get to learn and perform this! It involves a series of procedures to detect proteins of small molecular weights. Ah..forget the principle..

I did this!! And my senior said the bands looked nice! =D
Worth the full one-day effort for today.
But this will be continued on Monday for further blottings and detections. Then, it would be showed to my boss =.=""

Blue circle indicate 'unseen' proteins at the moment. Red circle is the marker (to find out the size of the proteins that I will be detecting on Monday)

What's nicer is I get to bury it! in ice;)

And this will be one of the routine work for me later on..

The Man Rules- err?

2009-04-14T21:58:00.002+08:00

Just for laughs!! :D
Got from a friend who's frustrated with women I think;)

We always hear " the rules"
From the female side.

Now here are the rules from the male side

These are our rules!
Please note.. these are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE!

Men are NOT mind readers.

Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

When we're working on the car or on the computer or watching sports, it doesn't mean we're mad at you or something is wrong.

Crying is blackmail.

Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one:

Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.

If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

You can either ask us to do something. Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

Whenever possible, Please say whatever you hav e to say during commercials..

Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We w ill act like nothing's wrong.We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.

When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .

Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball or golf.

You have enough clothes.

You have too many shoes.

I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
For men- for a laugh.
To women- for a bigger laugh..

Did you know?

2009-04-14T20:25:00.000+08:00

A little too not over you

2009-04-12T22:19:00.001+08:00

Singapore Science Centre

2009-04-10T23:12:00.007+08:00

My previous trip to SSC was an eye-opening one, but my system (that's me!) had been lagging enough to post this up..

Well, it wasn't that I was lazy but these few weeks had been one of the most 'coping-up-with-life-but-not-doing-that-well weeks'. So many sad events had taken place that I wasn't really in the mood of writing anything..

Anyway, life has to go on no matter what happens. Be it you want it or not. So, instead of mourning or being more sad, I choose to go on with a better perception of life.

So ta daa~~ my belated Science Centre Visit...here you go!

This was taken during the lining up to buy the admission tickets.

We've noticed that the mirror could shield the operator directly from any err..saliva that might be sprinkled out by customers. As you know, this shield also means that we can't hear much of what she's saying so she had to use a microphone and a speaker to transmit it to us.. Well, science really does help and applied at this Science centre.

I remember going to some places in which we had to "huh??" whenever there's a mirror shield because we can barely hear what the other party is talking about.

JK the Magician

Actually, the Magic show was quite okay- at least there were performances that did entertained us. For example, he managed to hold a rope with one hand. If only I get to touch it and see if there's a steel in it...It looked so rigid!

The Lightning effects

You get to press a button and the miniature lightning will appear.

High technology kids' games

At this I-space section, which was also my favorite section of all, you can see various high-technology gadgets. For example, this game whereby small kids can roll the dice and the game will proceed in the monitor. There were also some other games such that is similar to Wii, but you use your hand as a weapon (in those war-laden games) or as tools, or even this one, below:-

Our hand acts as a cursor to move the slides on the huge screen!

Imagine those times when you are lazy to move your hands for exercising, this is when you can burn some calories! Yup, since futuristic gadgets will tend to make human less need for movements and work (reminiscing WALLE).

This one really 'awwwwwwed' me to the max!!

In this mini studio, you get to experience the TRUE HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO SYSTEM!
Just sit comfortably on the chair and you get to click on a remote control placed nearby for whatever movie that you are interested in. We chose classical music and the effect was "Wowww!"

You can really feel as if you are in a symphony orchestra., especially with the huge screen and in this cozy room. Imagine if you're watching a thriller movie..I bet you really can't sleep that night.

There was another section at the Human Body Section that did amazed me for the wonderful 3D show. After wearing the black shades, we get to see how virus invades our body cells and stay in our DNA and continue replicating. It was nice and interactive.

That was all. There was a section that we've missed going- the ecology park. Maybe at the next round ;)

So long~~

End to a struggling tale

2009-04-01T23:39:00.003+08:00

My deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Tong Chow Chin's, who had passed away after succumbing to leukemia. His few months of battle was though unseen, but strongly felt. He remained strong till the end.

He was a great teacher, a wonderful friend and a compassionate lecturer. It was definitely a great loss to all of us here who were once inspired by him.

Food again

2009-03-29T15:23:00.005+08:00

Had to clear up my stocked items or the freshness of it will be gone.

Changed my mind from soup to this one at the very last minute.

Ingredients: Potato, tomato, garlic, onion, carrot, and Shitake mushrooms. Pure vegetarian today.

Ta daa..

Feeding the Barnacles

2009-03-29T09:40:00.012+08:00

Overdue posts again.

Barnacles are those marine organisms that you find them permanently encrusted on ships, poles on the sea (for example at fishery places, you can see those poles by the beach are stacked with barnacles), or even on shells of turtles, crabs and snails!

Poles like these

A crab in the exhibition with barnacles on its shell (note the barnacles in the red circle).

The water in the small fish tank is very dirty because everyone has been feeding them non-stop for the past 2 days.

The truth is, the crabs looked like this on the ship prior to being sold to consumers like us. This is what the fishermen see after getting their catch. What they would do is to scrub these 'I-will-never-leave' immigrants before selling to us. The barnacles can also live in the shells!

Surprisingly, some people even eat it and treat it as a delicacy!

One of the preserved barnacles exhibited

At times, it's a nuisance because they often attach themselves to man-made structures, and attaching themselves to the base of the ships can cause the ship to be even heavier- which means more energy need to divert the ships and consequently, higher fuel consumptions.

This is how barnacles feed on.

We fed them with this.
It costs SGD $25.00 per bottle.

How to dance in the rain

2009-03-28T08:49:00.004+08:00

How to dance in the rain...

Another nice one..

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him.

I saw him looking at his watch, and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.

On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.

The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.

I inquired as to her health; he told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.

I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'

He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is'.

I had to hold back tears as he left; I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life'.

True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes there is one that comes along that has an important message.

I thought I could share with you.

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.'

Italian pregnancy

2009-03-28T00:59:00.003+08:00

Saw this while clearing up my heaped emails.. still got lots to go!

An 18 year old Italian girl tells her Mom that she has missed her period for 2 months. Very worried, the mother goes to the drugstore and buys a pregnancy kit. The test result shows that
the girl is pregnant.

Shouting, cursing, crying, the mother says, "who was the pig that did this to you? I want to know!"

The girl picks up the phone and makes a call. Half an hour later, a Ferrari stops in front of their house. A mature and distinguished man with grey hair and impeccably dressed in an Armani
suit steps out of the Ferrari and enters the house.

He sits in the living room with the father, mother, and the girl and tells them: "Good morning, your daughter has informed me of the problem.

I can't marry her because of my personal family situation but I'll take charge. I will pay all costs and provide for your daughter for the rest of her life.

Additionally, if a girl is born, I will bequeath a Ferrari, 2 retail stores, a townhouse, a beachfront villa, and a $2,000,000 bank account.

If a boy is born, my legacy will be a couple of factories and a $4,000,000 bank account. If twins, they will receive a factory and $2,000,000 each.

However, if there is a miscarriage, what do you suggest I do?"

At this point, the father, who had remained silent all this while, places a hand firmly on the man's shoulder and tells him, "You try again."

All or nothing

2009-03-26T22:03:00.002+08:00

Been singing this song all the way back from school today until now..

Home-cooked meal

2009-03-21T16:33:00.005+08:00

I went shopping just now to get some ingredients and to stock up.

Been lazy to post up pictures of my cooked food..
Previous entries:

And one more- porridge (no pic :P)

But this is the most recent one (today's lunch..and err, dinner)

Ingredients: Shitake mushrooms, broccoli, garlic, carrots, Japanese tofu, minced meat

Might as well post this up also. One of my meals that I had in uni..

Nice?? :D
Doubt that I would get thinner at times.. aiks

Canon and tripod

2009-03-19T12:49:00.002+08:00

The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife good-bye and said, "Well, I'm off now. The man should be here soon."

Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer happened to ring the doorbell, hoping to make a sale. "Good morning, Ma'am", he said, "I've come to..."

"Oh, no need to explain," Mrs. Smith cut in, embarrassed, "I've been expecting you."

"Have you really?" said the photographer. "Well, that's good. Did you know babies are my specialty?"

"Well that's what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat".

After a moment she asked, blushing, "Well, where do we start?"

"Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch, and perhaps a couple on the bed. And sometimes the living room floor is fun. You can really spread out there."

"Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn't work out for Harry and me!"

"Well, Ma'am, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. But if we try several different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results."

"My, that's a lot!", gasped Mrs. Smith.

"Ma'am, in my line of work a man has to take his time. I'd love to be In and out in five minutes, but I'm sure you'd be disappointed with that."

"Don't I know it," said Mrs. Smith quietly.

The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures. "This was done on the top of a bus," he said.

"Oh, my word!" Mrs. Smith exclaimed, grasping at her throat.

"And these twins turned out exceptionally well - when you consider their mother was so difficult to work with."

"She was difficult?" asked Mrs. Smith.

"Yes, I'm afraid so. I finally had to take her to the park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep to get a good look"

"Four and five deep?" said Mrs. Smith, her eyes wide with amazement.

"Yes", the photographer replied. "And for more than three hours, too. The mother was constantly squealing and yelling - I could hardly concentrate, and when darkness approached I had to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just had to pack it all in."

Mrs. Smith leaned forward. "Do you mean they actually chewed on your, uh...equipment?"

"It's true, Ma'am, yes.. Well, if you're ready, I'll set-up my tripod and we can get to work right away."

"Tripod?"

"Oh yes, Ma'am. I need to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It's much too big to be held in the hand very long."

Mrs. Smith fainted