Even when my bf bought me a tote bag from Nike (after countless efforts of finding the Adidas bag that I like very much).. Even when my bf bought me Revlon's 07 Spring Moss Eyeshadow (despite knowing that I already own 01 Copper Spice and 05 Blushed Wines) ....
Nothing can release me from the sadness that I'm having now...
My maternal grandma died.. as of tonight.. 28th May 2006..
I'll never get to see her beady eyes and big wide smile and I'll never get to hear her talking to me in Cantonese which, after so many years, I barely could understand what she's telling me..
She struggled for almost 8 years.. illness after illness.. She was still so strong and healthy when she was still living in the old farm at Upper Thomson.. After being asked to evict, and moving to the urban estates, her health gradually worsen..
Then she started changing her religious beliefs to Christianity at the grand old age of 90 (because of my eldest uncle, even when the rest of the family objected).. Just last year, at the age of 92, she hesitated and wanted to go back to Taoism but somehow my eldest uncle told her out of it.. Maybe she's afraid of death.. Maybe she thought Jesus or Goddess of Mercy can spare her from dying..
May be...
Everyone were already well-prepared for the worst.. Grandma already having problems eating and drinking during the past month.. Seeing her in such painful state, I rather wish that she can be released from such misery..
And now... she's released..
Peacefully in her sleep, she left us.. Without pain.. Without tears..
Grandma, please rest in peace and giving us your blessings.. I will always miss you.
In memory of my dearest Grandma..
Monday, May 29, 2006
Saturday, May 13, 2006
It's been a long time...
I know.. it's been a long time since I last blog.
Many things had happened.. which although I really wanna blog about it, I simply don't have the time or strength to open up my laptop and start blogging about it. (Truth: I'm too engrossed in either getting my work's data entry done at home- since it's a lot faster at night, or playing my Sims - I only have up to Superstar and The Longest Journey - it's quite an old game,probably launched in 2001-2, but it's really nice!) *grinz*
Whichever it is, I shall update bit by bit (whichever I can remember - I got short-term memory)
Bf's Big Shit update..
2 weeks ago, he went for Ultrasound scanning (no.. he's not preggy) and doctor found small bone fragments in his left ankle and slight inflammation.
I asked him if he broke his ankle before, bf replied he din, but he said it could be an injury which he gotten many years back when he was in his teens. He said he played basketball, and there was once he sprained his ankle quite badly but din see a doctor about it. So.. answer to his bone fragments from yester-years.
Last Thursday he went for checkup at NUH to meet his specialist doc, Doc. Boey. Doc said he's on his way to recovery, but still need some time to recover fully. She even advised him to stop going for his motorbike lessons, but w/o a motorbike license, bf's chances of being confirmed by the company is very minimal (he's already in a panicky stage of whether he will be asked to leave). He continued taking lessons anyway.. and has been working overtime ever since 1 month ago.
My update..
I was recently transferred to do Employer Servicing, meaning I'm dealing with employers now to get more job vacancies, instead of meeting jobseekers to get them jobs.
Then again, all ESC (Employer Servicing Consultants) are supposed to have at least 1 counter duty to meet jobseekers every week.
My contract was renewed by PA for another 2 more years.. hee hee..
Ever since the transfer, I've also been working overtime almost everyday till 8pm. Need to get most of my work done, since during day time, our system is ultra slow.
I'm sure almost everyone has gotten their Progress Package already, perhaps already spent the $$. I took a couple of hundreds out to go for shopping... ha ha ha
Went out with Awyn and Bf to Parkway Parade a week ago, from early afternoon onwards..
Shopping like crazy.. I bought 2 tops and 1 jacket.. It's hard to find plus-size clothes nowadays..
Club Marc from New York just opened it's first shop in PP, although expensive but theya re having a 60% sale storewide till tomorrow! That's where I bought my jacket, slashed from $79.90 to $32+, and I fit into their P1 size (minus the buttoning up.. what to do, you can't shrink bust size that easily.. WAHAHAHAHA)
Then again, I better start losing some weight before those shops decide not to bring in anything larger than XL. HA HA HA HA HA.. easier said than done..
Did I forget to mention, I even bought an epilator?! Awyn bought 1 from Braun, 3 days before me, and raved about it. Good bye to shaving armpit and leg hairs and having ingrown stubs! Welcome to clean shaven and silky smooth legs and armpits! (The other regions have yet to be experimented, MuHAHAHAHhaha)
Total damage for 1 day: $200 (exluding GST, and food/ drinks)
Awyn's damage: approx. $150 to $200 ..
Received: 2 tops, 1 jacket and 2 really touching smses from BF.
Awyn's loot: 2 boxes of coloured lens, 2 skirts, 1 top from Club Marc
Got a new colleague last week, her name's Joney. Previously working in IMH. Some say we both look quite alike (meaning size lar..) and we both wear specs. A lot of similarities..
1) we both go DP for clothes (basically there's where all plus sized ladies will go, and they are not CHEAP!)
2) we both graduate with a diploma and no money to take degree.. (ha ha ha)
3) we are both attached for 4 years .. (who says fat girls can't find good boyfriends)
4) we both wanna get married.. but BO LUI~!!
Only difference for both of us is that.. she doesn't like to put makeup (or dressed up, Joney says mainly becos' she doesn't know how to put makeup).. Taught her to read up from online, which was where I learnt from.. then of cos, there's Luluria (aka Maria) my other colleague cum buddy.. we had a makeup shopping spree the other day.. ho ho ho~
I believe I've heard or seen other ladies said this before.. no matter how long you have been together with your boyfriend or husband, you have to dress up even a little bit, to spice up your love life.. Men sometimes like surprises.. even dabbing on a bit of foundation, using mascara, or lipgloss, they will notice the extra things and be surprised!
Previously, I thought of just being myself, wear t-shirt and jeans when I go out with my bf, he sure won't mind (anyway.. he don't really bother too much on how I dress). But I think he kinda feel comforted when his friends saw me while we are walking on the streets and I'm not looking all shabby.. Muahhahahahha.. (self-praised~)
Makeup do make a woman feel more self-confident, and that's really important. When you feel confident, you feel good and look good (even in being plus size).
Metro Warehouse Sale now at Singapore Expo Hall 5 till 14 May!!!!!!!!
No more long q's for payment, it's super fast!!!!!
My review:
Big sale.. almost every single thing is really cheap!!! Lingerie cheap cheap.. perfumes cheap cheap.. makeup cheap cheap.. shoes cheap cheap.. clothes cheap cheap.. bedlinen cheap, pillows/ blosters ultra cheap...
Total damage: $177 (heng .. bf pay by his CC) + $170 (from Challenger)
Received: 1 skirt (thank god can wear), 1 surfers' shorts (bloody hell.. buy liao cannot wear! I MUST lose weight!), 2 bras (obviously I underestimate my boobs, perhaps mum can wear), Bf's loot- 2 adidas perfume, 4 pairs of toe socks, 3 singlets, 3 Renoma undies, 2 pillows (buy 1 get 1) and 1 bolster + 1 256mb Creative Nano Zen plus with FM radio (Mama day present), 2 laptop cooling balls (Annie's request) and 2 Xbox games (at $21.90 each)
I think both of us spent too much this month...
Still got Car's instalment+ Insurance+Road Tax to pay soon..
My performance bonus is going to be zeroised soon... ArGhh...
Many things had happened.. which although I really wanna blog about it, I simply don't have the time or strength to open up my laptop and start blogging about it. (Truth: I'm too engrossed in either getting my work's data entry done at home- since it's a lot faster at night, or playing my Sims - I only have up to Superstar and The Longest Journey - it's quite an old game,probably launched in 2001-2, but it's really nice!) *grinz*
Whichever it is, I shall update bit by bit (whichever I can remember - I got short-term memory)
Bf's Big Shit update..
2 weeks ago, he went for Ultrasound scanning (no.. he's not preggy) and doctor found small bone fragments in his left ankle and slight inflammation.
I asked him if he broke his ankle before, bf replied he din, but he said it could be an injury which he gotten many years back when he was in his teens. He said he played basketball, and there was once he sprained his ankle quite badly but din see a doctor about it. So.. answer to his bone fragments from yester-years.
Last Thursday he went for checkup at NUH to meet his specialist doc, Doc. Boey. Doc said he's on his way to recovery, but still need some time to recover fully. She even advised him to stop going for his motorbike lessons, but w/o a motorbike license, bf's chances of being confirmed by the company is very minimal (he's already in a panicky stage of whether he will be asked to leave). He continued taking lessons anyway.. and has been working overtime ever since 1 month ago.
My update..
I was recently transferred to do Employer Servicing, meaning I'm dealing with employers now to get more job vacancies, instead of meeting jobseekers to get them jobs.
Then again, all ESC (Employer Servicing Consultants) are supposed to have at least 1 counter duty to meet jobseekers every week.
My contract was renewed by PA for another 2 more years.. hee hee..
Ever since the transfer, I've also been working overtime almost everyday till 8pm. Need to get most of my work done, since during day time, our system is ultra slow.
I'm sure almost everyone has gotten their Progress Package already, perhaps already spent the $$. I took a couple of hundreds out to go for shopping... ha ha ha
Went out with Awyn and Bf to Parkway Parade a week ago, from early afternoon onwards..
Shopping like crazy.. I bought 2 tops and 1 jacket.. It's hard to find plus-size clothes nowadays..
Club Marc from New York just opened it's first shop in PP, although expensive but theya re having a 60% sale storewide till tomorrow! That's where I bought my jacket, slashed from $79.90 to $32+, and I fit into their P1 size (minus the buttoning up.. what to do, you can't shrink bust size that easily.. WAHAHAHAHA)
Then again, I better start losing some weight before those shops decide not to bring in anything larger than XL. HA HA HA HA HA.. easier said than done..
Did I forget to mention, I even bought an epilator?! Awyn bought 1 from Braun, 3 days before me, and raved about it. Good bye to shaving armpit and leg hairs and having ingrown stubs! Welcome to clean shaven and silky smooth legs and armpits! (The other regions have yet to be experimented, MuHAHAHAHhaha)
Total damage for 1 day: $200 (exluding GST, and food/ drinks)
Awyn's damage: approx. $150 to $200 ..
Received: 2 tops, 1 jacket and 2 really touching smses from BF.
Awyn's loot: 2 boxes of coloured lens, 2 skirts, 1 top from Club Marc
Got a new colleague last week, her name's Joney. Previously working in IMH. Some say we both look quite alike (meaning size lar..) and we both wear specs. A lot of similarities..
1) we both go DP for clothes (basically there's where all plus sized ladies will go, and they are not CHEAP!)
2) we both graduate with a diploma and no money to take degree.. (ha ha ha)
3) we are both attached for 4 years .. (who says fat girls can't find good boyfriends)
4) we both wanna get married.. but BO LUI~!!
Only difference for both of us is that.. she doesn't like to put makeup (or dressed up, Joney says mainly becos' she doesn't know how to put makeup).. Taught her to read up from online, which was where I learnt from.. then of cos, there's Luluria (aka Maria) my other colleague cum buddy.. we had a makeup shopping spree the other day.. ho ho ho~
I believe I've heard or seen other ladies said this before.. no matter how long you have been together with your boyfriend or husband, you have to dress up even a little bit, to spice up your love life.. Men sometimes like surprises.. even dabbing on a bit of foundation, using mascara, or lipgloss, they will notice the extra things and be surprised!
Previously, I thought of just being myself, wear t-shirt and jeans when I go out with my bf, he sure won't mind (anyway.. he don't really bother too much on how I dress). But I think he kinda feel comforted when his friends saw me while we are walking on the streets and I'm not looking all shabby.. Muahhahahahha.. (self-praised~)
Makeup do make a woman feel more self-confident, and that's really important. When you feel confident, you feel good and look good (even in being plus size).
Metro Warehouse Sale now at Singapore Expo Hall 5 till 14 May!!!!!!!!
No more long q's for payment, it's super fast!!!!!
My review:
Big sale.. almost every single thing is really cheap!!! Lingerie cheap cheap.. perfumes cheap cheap.. makeup cheap cheap.. shoes cheap cheap.. clothes cheap cheap.. bedlinen cheap, pillows/ blosters ultra cheap...
Total damage: $177 (heng .. bf pay by his CC) + $170 (from Challenger)
Received: 1 skirt (thank god can wear), 1 surfers' shorts (bloody hell.. buy liao cannot wear! I MUST lose weight!), 2 bras (obviously I underestimate my boobs, perhaps mum can wear), Bf's loot- 2 adidas perfume, 4 pairs of toe socks, 3 singlets, 3 Renoma undies, 2 pillows (buy 1 get 1) and 1 bolster + 1 256mb Creative Nano Zen plus with FM radio (Mama day present), 2 laptop cooling balls (Annie's request) and 2 Xbox games (at $21.90 each)
I think both of us spent too much this month...
Still got Car's instalment+ Insurance+Road Tax to pay soon..
My performance bonus is going to be zeroised soon... ArGhh...
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Sometimes changes can be a good thing...
Last Thursday... I did the most unexpected in my entire life after Primary 5..
I finally allowed my hair-stylist to cut my fringe.. something which I die-die also won't let her cut (the most just snip less than an inch)..
The moment I gave her the green light to cut my precious.. her evil mind just took over her hands and did what she has always wanted to do..
The end result... short short fringe.. of cos, colouring the hair is always needed (though I've always use the DIY hair colouring). Pics to be uploaded next time (if I feel like it).
Anyway...
The IT show on Sat was amazing... as usual, it's always packed with sweaty, sweaty people.. Rather than to go there at around 5-6pm, we decided to go early (another reason was because I've to attend my colleague's wedding dinner at 7.30pm).
Carpark is always the issue whenever we go to Cityhall area. Normal days, Suntec carpark is out of the question, so where do you park your car?
1. Millenia Walk
2. Marina Square
3. Raffles Shopping Centre
4. Shaw Towers
Options 1 and 4 are our best choices. Millenia Walk sure will be crowded, according to my bf's experience for the past 3 years, especially during any shows at Suntec (Singaporeans are still smart, to a certain extent..). Therefore, Shaw Towers is the next best thing. I mean, who will ever think of going to a carpark which is not using ERP-cashcard?
The carpark charges are especially cheap.. especially after 2pm. it's only $1 per entry~! Guaranteed got parking spaces (at the upper floors). So we happily parked there and headed off to Suntec.
1st stop, level 3..... XBOX 360!!! I love the stylish design~!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the price even more.. more than $700SGD.. Jeez... ha ha ha
2nd stop, my FAVE... level 4.... DIGITAL CAMERAS~!!! I've long wanted to buy a digital camera.. so I'm gonna grab all the brochures I can find and decide on 1 (and probably to hesitate about buying later.. as usual..). Bf paved the way for me to squeeze thru the dreaded sweaty people to get the brochures. Casio Exlim, Panasonic, Ricoh, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, JVC etc. In less than 30 mins of pushing and shoving, we got out and went to find a place to sit down, have a drink and decide.
Since bf was quite knowledgable on cameras, we shortlist 3 in our list.
The final 3 brands (in no particular order):
- Nikon
- Olympus
- Canon
Then we shortlist further, based on the $$ vs mega-pixels.
Finally..... after much discussion...
We decide on either Olympus or Nikon..
We headed back to Olympus 1st. The model FE-150 (5 mega-pixels) was out-of-stock! Aaron,the sales guy, gave me a bargain which I can't resist... he's offering me FE-160 (6 mega-pixels) at a discounted price of $...399 instead of $449!
Comparing Nikon and Olympus - 6 mega-pixels at their prices... this Olympus was unbeatable.. I only need a normal camera for normal usage.. Anything more professional, bf's father has Nikon D70. *lol* So... bf paid for it with his credit card... No need to envy lar.. he's only paying for it first, until I get my pay, then I have to return the $$ lar.. I also wish he will buy for me. But he's still very poor after that 2 months of unpaid leave..
So anyway, the excited me can't wait to go home and charge up that battery.
Finally... a camera of my very own~!! Not forgetting... i'm a few hundred bucks poorer... Haiz.. the aftermath of shopping... :(
My trophy... and a promise which bf made, saying that he will bring me out for photography.. Heh heh..
I finally allowed my hair-stylist to cut my fringe.. something which I die-die also won't let her cut (the most just snip less than an inch)..
The moment I gave her the green light to cut my precious.. her evil mind just took over her hands and did what she has always wanted to do..
The end result... short short fringe.. of cos, colouring the hair is always needed (though I've always use the DIY hair colouring). Pics to be uploaded next time (if I feel like it).
Anyway...
The IT show on Sat was amazing... as usual, it's always packed with sweaty, sweaty people.. Rather than to go there at around 5-6pm, we decided to go early (another reason was because I've to attend my colleague's wedding dinner at 7.30pm).
Carpark is always the issue whenever we go to Cityhall area. Normal days, Suntec carpark is out of the question, so where do you park your car?
1. Millenia Walk
2. Marina Square
3. Raffles Shopping Centre
4. Shaw Towers
Options 1 and 4 are our best choices. Millenia Walk sure will be crowded, according to my bf's experience for the past 3 years, especially during any shows at Suntec (Singaporeans are still smart, to a certain extent..). Therefore, Shaw Towers is the next best thing. I mean, who will ever think of going to a carpark which is not using ERP-cashcard?
The carpark charges are especially cheap.. especially after 2pm. it's only $1 per entry~! Guaranteed got parking spaces (at the upper floors). So we happily parked there and headed off to Suntec.
1st stop, level 3..... XBOX 360!!! I love the stylish design~!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the price even more.. more than $700SGD.. Jeez... ha ha ha
2nd stop, my FAVE... level 4.... DIGITAL CAMERAS~!!! I've long wanted to buy a digital camera.. so I'm gonna grab all the brochures I can find and decide on 1 (and probably to hesitate about buying later.. as usual..). Bf paved the way for me to squeeze thru the dreaded sweaty people to get the brochures. Casio Exlim, Panasonic, Ricoh, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, JVC etc. In less than 30 mins of pushing and shoving, we got out and went to find a place to sit down, have a drink and decide.
Since bf was quite knowledgable on cameras, we shortlist 3 in our list.
The final 3 brands (in no particular order):
- Nikon
- Olympus
- Canon
Then we shortlist further, based on the $$ vs mega-pixels.
Finally..... after much discussion...
We decide on either Olympus or Nikon..
We headed back to Olympus 1st. The model FE-150 (5 mega-pixels) was out-of-stock! Aaron,the sales guy, gave me a bargain which I can't resist... he's offering me FE-160 (6 mega-pixels) at a discounted price of $...399 instead of $449!
Comparing Nikon and Olympus - 6 mega-pixels at their prices... this Olympus was unbeatable.. I only need a normal camera for normal usage.. Anything more professional, bf's father has Nikon D70. *lol* So... bf paid for it with his credit card... No need to envy lar.. he's only paying for it first, until I get my pay, then I have to return the $$ lar.. I also wish he will buy for me. But he's still very poor after that 2 months of unpaid leave..
So anyway, the excited me can't wait to go home and charge up that battery.
Finally... a camera of my very own~!! Not forgetting... i'm a few hundred bucks poorer... Haiz.. the aftermath of shopping... :(
My trophy... and a promise which bf made, saying that he will bring me out for photography.. Heh heh..
Monday, March 06, 2006
No more unplugged!
I finally got my new ADSL Siemens Ethernet modem from Singnet on Friday~!
My old modems (yes.. I've got 2 Prolink Hurricane modems from my 1st and previous contract extensions) getting old and cranky..
For no reasons, my notebook will pop out a prompt, saying the cable is unplugged. BOTH MODEMS okay~!!! I exchanged the USB cables, trialed and tested. Same problem...
Anyway, my contract is ending, so the Singnet people gave me a call on Tuesday and asked if I'm interested to extend my contract. The new rates are so attractive~!!!!
At first, I thought of just extending my contract for another year to enjoy the new rates.. then thinking that my modems are faulty, might as well extend 2 years and get a new modem. Heh heh.. So the lady promised me to courier the modem over on Friday evening. :)
Now so shiok... no more loss of network halfway through my surfing.. ha ha ha~
But now.. I got problem...
I dunno how to set the connection settings for my Outlook Express 6 since my current internet connection is running on LAN. (-.-||)
Haiz... 1 problem solved.. another comes.. Hmm.... now to wreck my brains on setting the connection. *bLEAh*
My old modems (yes.. I've got 2 Prolink Hurricane modems from my 1st and previous contract extensions) getting old and cranky..
For no reasons, my notebook will pop out a prompt, saying the cable is unplugged. BOTH MODEMS okay~!!! I exchanged the USB cables, trialed and tested. Same problem...
Anyway, my contract is ending, so the Singnet people gave me a call on Tuesday and asked if I'm interested to extend my contract. The new rates are so attractive~!!!!
At first, I thought of just extending my contract for another year to enjoy the new rates.. then thinking that my modems are faulty, might as well extend 2 years and get a new modem. Heh heh.. So the lady promised me to courier the modem over on Friday evening. :)
Now so shiok... no more loss of network halfway through my surfing.. ha ha ha~
But now.. I got problem...
I dunno how to set the connection settings for my Outlook Express 6 since my current internet connection is running on LAN. (-.-||)
Haiz... 1 problem solved.. another comes.. Hmm.... now to wreck my brains on setting the connection. *bLEAh*
Sunday, February 26, 2006
My bed...
Sometimes... I really wish that I have a digital camera so that I don't have to toture my hp to take horrible pics..
I like photography.. but never have a chance to go into it...
Anyway.. this is my bed (it's double decker).. after my mum nagged at me for dunno-how-many months before arrival of CNY..
It better stayed that way until we decided to do something about it...
p/s: I would really appreciate if anyone wanna donate to me their vouchers from any electronics stores, so that I can get a digital camera at a discounted price... Donors anyone???? (-.-)
I like photography.. but never have a chance to go into it...
Anyway.. this is my bed (it's double decker).. after my mum nagged at me for dunno-how-many months before arrival of CNY..
It better stayed that way until we decided to do something about it...
p/s: I would really appreciate if anyone wanna donate to me their vouchers from any electronics stores, so that I can get a digital camera at a discounted price... Donors anyone???? (-.-)
My 1st contact with SM, PM, and MM~!!!!!
5th February...
Istana... Chinese New Year Garden Party...
I was 'arrowed' to become... a part-time escort for SM... and PM...
From 2pm onwards, we were there... waiting for guests to arrive..
PM, SM and MM won't arrive till 4pm..
Food: so-so, catered by Raffles Hotel.. (I like their western pastries.. yummy)
Atmosphere: tense... everyone waiting for the big shots' arrival..
People: Grassroots leaders, ministers etc
When the big shots arrived...
You probably would wanna find a place to hide, away from the mad crowd.. I was squashed alive.. everyone pushing to get a pic of them.. and their handshakes..
Seriously... PM and SM are really cool people!! They are so FRIENDLY~!!!
Of cos, both have bodyguards closed to them (and we are part of their bodyguard party).
** did I mention the bodyguards... some were really cute-looking?**
I managed to get a handshake with PM, right before he left in his car..
My 1st .. and probably the last... contact with our country's hot shots...
My 1st and last time... that I ever wanted.. to STAND CONTINUOUSLY FOR 8 HOURS STRAIGHT W/O RESTING!!!!!!!
p/s: we did however.. awarded with 1 day time off for our 'efforts'. WAHAHAHAHAHA..
My bf's big shit...
Ok.. as stated in my previous posts...Some big shit happened to my bf.
For 1 period of 2 months +, I was unfortunately made a part-time nanny, maid, personal nurse to my bf.
Poor bf kenna GOUT (rich man's illness)...
It all started when 1 day, during work, bf's trainee made a really-bad-and-god-damned-bad U-turn and almost crashed up the center fence. Of cos, bf had to step on the brake, and it happened that the car's brake pad was small and slippery (wasn't bf's usual car; his training car was at workshop), bf's foot was big (size 10), poor fella sprained his ankle.
So.. thinking it was a sprain, he went to see the chinese physician. Ankle got worse.. and to the extent that he had to buy a walking stick... Thus he went to see his company doc, doc says he got gout and gave him this medicine (phenenor or whatever). This medicine apparently was already not in use by hospitals becos of its side-effects(we din know about that @ that time).
The miraclously thing happened... it spread from his left ankle to his right ankle.. so now... BOTH ankles injuried..
Everyday I had to rush off after work to his house to take care of him, and accompany him..
I was staying over at his place during 1 weekend, when in the middle of the night....... he told his the pain was unbearable and getting worse.. Usually he can really tahan pain.. so when he said he really couldn't bear with it, I know it was bad... Poor fella can't even get out from his bed.
So we decided to call an ambulance.. non-emergency one lar..
FYI.. it was a FREAKING $80!!!!!!!
Anyway, I waited @ NUH for 4 hours plus.. from 12midnight to around 4-5am the next morn..
His uric acid level was a all-time high of 8.8. The doc was very worried. That's when he told us that the medication he took from his company doc was already not in use, as the medicine will transfer the 'pain' to another joint.
I tot the hospital bills gonna be huge.. guess wat.. it's only... $70! including medicine..
So... time passed... he went for checkups.. and doc told him his left ankle joint was infected and filled with pus. Pus was removed and he was also placed on diet (for his gout problem).
Went back to work after 2 months of unpaid leave... He was worried that he might be aske dto leave.. but luckily, his company only told him that his confirmation will be delayed for another 5 more mths. Rather than being dismissed, 5 more months to be confirmed is like a blessing to him.
He's still on checkup with NUH doctors and his situation is placed under control..
But financial-wise... haiz.... both of us got to start from zero again.. :(
For 1 period of 2 months +, I was unfortunately made a part-time nanny, maid, personal nurse to my bf.
Poor bf kenna GOUT (rich man's illness)...
It all started when 1 day, during work, bf's trainee made a really-bad-and-god-damned-bad U-turn and almost crashed up the center fence. Of cos, bf had to step on the brake, and it happened that the car's brake pad was small and slippery (wasn't bf's usual car; his training car was at workshop), bf's foot was big (size 10), poor fella sprained his ankle.
So.. thinking it was a sprain, he went to see the chinese physician. Ankle got worse.. and to the extent that he had to buy a walking stick... Thus he went to see his company doc, doc says he got gout and gave him this medicine (phenenor or whatever). This medicine apparently was already not in use by hospitals becos of its side-effects(we din know about that @ that time).
The miraclously thing happened... it spread from his left ankle to his right ankle.. so now... BOTH ankles injuried..
Everyday I had to rush off after work to his house to take care of him, and accompany him..
I was staying over at his place during 1 weekend, when in the middle of the night....... he told his the pain was unbearable and getting worse.. Usually he can really tahan pain.. so when he said he really couldn't bear with it, I know it was bad... Poor fella can't even get out from his bed.
So we decided to call an ambulance.. non-emergency one lar..
FYI.. it was a FREAKING $80!!!!!!!
Anyway, I waited @ NUH for 4 hours plus.. from 12midnight to around 4-5am the next morn..
His uric acid level was a all-time high of 8.8. The doc was very worried. That's when he told us that the medication he took from his company doc was already not in use, as the medicine will transfer the 'pain' to another joint.
I tot the hospital bills gonna be huge.. guess wat.. it's only... $70! including medicine..
So... time passed... he went for checkups.. and doc told him his left ankle joint was infected and filled with pus. Pus was removed and he was also placed on diet (for his gout problem).
Went back to work after 2 months of unpaid leave... He was worried that he might be aske dto leave.. but luckily, his company only told him that his confirmation will be delayed for another 5 more mths. Rather than being dismissed, 5 more months to be confirmed is like a blessing to him.
He's still on checkup with NUH doctors and his situation is placed under control..
But financial-wise... haiz.... both of us got to start from zero again.. :(
I love my office..
Ever since we had new colleagues coming in since October, the office (particularly our section) was pretty rowdy. Of cos, I'm not quite the main reason.. though my CSEs always wondering who was the heck laffing behind the door.. FYI, I'm sitting just IN FRONT of the damned door (leading out to the service centre).. HOW UNFORTUNATE..
Anyway, the group of us (young and old) just happened to be able to click together. So we always talked rubbish everyday, make jokes, gossip (about some bitchy stuffs), even to the extent of messing up everyones' desk...
This is what happened to Maria's table (right in front of her own eyes)..
It was actually supposed to be 3 of 'it' arranged in a row.. but Maria took it off.. So we had to restraint her.. and created this scene...
This is part (and parcel) of our office life.....
I love my office... (^-^)
Anyway, the group of us (young and old) just happened to be able to click together. So we always talked rubbish everyday, make jokes, gossip (about some bitchy stuffs), even to the extent of messing up everyones' desk...
This is what happened to Maria's table (right in front of her own eyes)..
It was actually supposed to be 3 of 'it' arranged in a row.. but Maria took it off.. So we had to restraint her.. and created this scene...
This is part (and parcel) of our office life.....
I love my office... (^-^)
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Does anyone miss me?
I've been missing for 3 months...
Reasons for MIA:
1) My laptop was down with weird spywares and trojan horses and viruses... My bf's buddy cracked his brains while trying to clean my laptop (cos I simply refused to budge when he asked me to just format the whole hard-disk; that's of cos my last resort... :P )
2) When he finally admitted to hospital after settling the notorious Shannon's-god-damned-shitty-laptop, big shit happened to my bf.. Details to be filled in later..
3) My work gets piled up.. I've got no day/ night.. just work.. and work... and work...
4) I've got an addiction... to The Sims... again... for the i-dunno-how-many times.. This time round.. I've got almost all the expansions, except Makin' Magic. So.. no explanations needed..
5) Lazy to blog... don't even have the time to read other people's blogs..
6) Other than work, I'm enjoying my life... with my bf.. and my colleagues..
So there you go... my reasons for MIA..
Reasons for MIA:
1) My laptop was down with weird spywares and trojan horses and viruses... My bf's buddy cracked his brains while trying to clean my laptop (cos I simply refused to budge when he asked me to just format the whole hard-disk; that's of cos my last resort... :P )
2) When he finally admitted to hospital after settling the notorious Shannon's-god-damned-shitty-laptop, big shit happened to my bf.. Details to be filled in later..
3) My work gets piled up.. I've got no day/ night.. just work.. and work... and work...
4) I've got an addiction... to The Sims... again... for the i-dunno-how-many times.. This time round.. I've got almost all the expansions, except Makin' Magic. So.. no explanations needed..
5) Lazy to blog... don't even have the time to read other people's blogs..
6) Other than work, I'm enjoying my life... with my bf.. and my colleagues..
So there you go... my reasons for MIA..
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Thursday... WEEKEND's here soon!
I've been going for lotsa courses at WDA these past 2 weeks.. Good thing about such courses, is where you are not in the office to be stressed about seeking employment for our jobseekers and also.. get to go shopping directly after the course itself.
Khai's prolink modem, after troubleshooting by me last night, is diagnosed to be.. SPOILT~! Both of us are Singnet broadband users, thus the modems that we used are the same, so it's pretty easy to troubleshoot.
Since we are at One Marina Boulevard, we decided to pop over to Funan's Challenger to check out the ADSL modems. I'm a challenger member mah.. using my card, can get either 10% discount or the promotion rate for members for certain products. It's quite a long walk from OMB to Funan.. The walk is made shorter by talking rubbish along the way, with Khai and Andrew as the entertainers. Ha ha ha..
Once at the Challenger, we were scratching our heads which modem is suitable for SingNet broadband. Suddenly, my excellent memory reminded me that there's a Singnet broadband counter over at one hidden corner.. so.. just ask the guy lar.. Surely he will know right? Just as I guessed, the guy gave us a list of the modems which are suitable. It's an easy search, given that I'm a regular over at Challenger. No need to wonder why I'm a regular there.. When me and my bf got nothing to do, or nowhere in particular to shop, we'll just go there to shop (not forgetting the Software Boutique for a range of Xbox games not found easily in Challenger).
Anyway, Khai got what he wanted (and I earned another 75 points to my Challenger account), we decided to go home. Bf called.. and said that he finished his OT already and had gone home to change. He's already on his way to meet me (I msged him that I'm at Funan earlier). Wondering where to have dinner, and being the lazy me, I told him to meet at Marina Square. Maybe can eat Carl's Junior.
We headed down to Carl's Junior at the basement area.. Packed... really very packed.. Ah...well... had dinner at Cafe Cartel instead. Since I've already got my salary, and bf's salary is yet to come, I paid for our dinner tonight. We are not very particular about monetary issues between the 2 of us. Usually we will just initiate the payment and won't argue about it.
Passing by Dorothy Perkins, I had the urge to go in and shop. My bf, being the clever one, restrained me from going in. Ha ha ha.. he knew i'll spend a lot once i'm in there.
So never mind lor.. I shall go to The Face Shop instead.
I heard about this place when I surf this forum (http://www.flowerpod.com.sg). Apparently, they sell very good face masks. I've been having a pimple outbreak since 2 weeks ago, and these pimples are not going away. So tot of buying a couple of face masks to see if they work. Heard also that they are very good for those who have acne-prone or sensitive skin.
My trophies: 3 mushrooms and 3 lemon face masks.. AND.. 1 stick eye shadow and 1 lip gloss. Total damage: $40.90. A bit harsh on my thinning wallet though.. BUT.. guess wat?!
Bf paid for it~!!!
Hurray~!!
He seldom paid for my makeup/ beauty stuffs, cos I'll usually pay them myself since I'm the one using them. So.. it's really nice of him to pay for them :P
Anyway, I have already used one of the mushrooms mask. Smells nice leh.. and after using it.. wah.. damned shiok lor.. Hopefully my pimples will go away.. I hate pimples. For once, they are gone, and out of my sight for 3 years, now they are back! Damned those pimples!! GrrR~
Bleah~
Khai's prolink modem, after troubleshooting by me last night, is diagnosed to be.. SPOILT~! Both of us are Singnet broadband users, thus the modems that we used are the same, so it's pretty easy to troubleshoot.
Since we are at One Marina Boulevard, we decided to pop over to Funan's Challenger to check out the ADSL modems. I'm a challenger member mah.. using my card, can get either 10% discount or the promotion rate for members for certain products. It's quite a long walk from OMB to Funan.. The walk is made shorter by talking rubbish along the way, with Khai and Andrew as the entertainers. Ha ha ha..
Once at the Challenger, we were scratching our heads which modem is suitable for SingNet broadband. Suddenly, my excellent memory reminded me that there's a Singnet broadband counter over at one hidden corner.. so.. just ask the guy lar.. Surely he will know right? Just as I guessed, the guy gave us a list of the modems which are suitable. It's an easy search, given that I'm a regular over at Challenger. No need to wonder why I'm a regular there.. When me and my bf got nothing to do, or nowhere in particular to shop, we'll just go there to shop (not forgetting the Software Boutique for a range of Xbox games not found easily in Challenger).
Anyway, Khai got what he wanted (and I earned another 75 points to my Challenger account), we decided to go home. Bf called.. and said that he finished his OT already and had gone home to change. He's already on his way to meet me (I msged him that I'm at Funan earlier). Wondering where to have dinner, and being the lazy me, I told him to meet at Marina Square. Maybe can eat Carl's Junior.
We headed down to Carl's Junior at the basement area.. Packed... really very packed.. Ah...well... had dinner at Cafe Cartel instead. Since I've already got my salary, and bf's salary is yet to come, I paid for our dinner tonight. We are not very particular about monetary issues between the 2 of us. Usually we will just initiate the payment and won't argue about it.
Passing by Dorothy Perkins, I had the urge to go in and shop. My bf, being the clever one, restrained me from going in. Ha ha ha.. he knew i'll spend a lot once i'm in there.
So never mind lor.. I shall go to The Face Shop instead.
I heard about this place when I surf this forum (http://www.flowerpod.com.sg). Apparently, they sell very good face masks. I've been having a pimple outbreak since 2 weeks ago, and these pimples are not going away. So tot of buying a couple of face masks to see if they work. Heard also that they are very good for those who have acne-prone or sensitive skin.
My trophies: 3 mushrooms and 3 lemon face masks.. AND.. 1 stick eye shadow and 1 lip gloss. Total damage: $40.90. A bit harsh on my thinning wallet though.. BUT.. guess wat?!
Bf paid for it~!!!
Hurray~!!
He seldom paid for my makeup/ beauty stuffs, cos I'll usually pay them myself since I'm the one using them. So.. it's really nice of him to pay for them :P
Anyway, I have already used one of the mushrooms mask. Smells nice leh.. and after using it.. wah.. damned shiok lor.. Hopefully my pimples will go away.. I hate pimples. For once, they are gone, and out of my sight for 3 years, now they are back! Damned those pimples!! GrrR~
Bleah~
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Saturday... World Cyber Games~!!!
Woke up at around 12pm on Saturday..
Decided to go and see World Cyber Games at Suntec Convention Hall, hoping to get some good deals from the Xbox booth. We assumed they have placed a booth there, since WCG includes playing Halo 2 and other xbox games.
Parked our car at Millenia Walk and walked to Suntec. If anyone is wondering why we parked there instead of Suntec, please lo... anyone who drives a car will know.. SUNTEC CARPARK IS ALWAYS FULL!!! You can try circling in there for 20 mins and you can never find a empty slot that easily.. Millenia Walk is a lot easier, and less than a 5 mins walk across the road.
So.. we went.. and surprising.. not many people.. So we searched high and low for the xbox booth..
WAH PIANG EH!!! They never set up a booth!!!!!!!
Great.... so much for getting cheap deals for xbox games.. Bf was saying I should get a game that I'm interested in playing since everytime I was the one buying the games that usually he likes to play (i.e: those millitary type, or those shooting ones.. etc)
I'm the intellectual type *pukes*... k lar... I'm the type who prefer RPG type.. If not those fight, kill, kick, bash type. :P
Anyway, we went to watch around at the new Marina Square which was fully renovated already. Lotsa people.. lotsa shops.. damned.. tight budget. LOL *must fight the urge to shop*
Initially wanted to buy Carl's Junior back since everyone was saying it's really nice. But hor, after 2nd thought... better not... Bf's mother already cooked our dinner. Next time, perhaps..
So we walked back to Millenia Walk, deciding to go to Funan to get our games instead. Cos... I'm a Challenger member mah.. so might as well, get some points from the games.
Then someone really familar caught my eye at Harvey Norman.
Even though it was just the back view, I can recognise him, even if he's reduced to ashes.
2.5 years together, I'm damned sure he's someone I know..
No prizes for getting the correct answer.. It's my ex.. He did turn his face a bit, so I'm even more sure..
I didn't wanna go up and greet him though.. Kinda awkward.. even though we did like kinda remain as friends..
Anyway, I think he's with his gf lar.. so I think better not. Ha ha ha..
I din tell my bf, cos he probably will try to see how my ex look like.. My bf although may not be a handsome guy, but he's pretty confident of himself thus he carries himself quite well. (Not forgetting his sacarism is horrifying).. So.. what if... both meet eye to eye.. ?
Bf told me once.. that if he was to meet my ex one day, he will probably thank him(ex) for breaking up with me and thus letting us meet and become a couple. How sweet is that.. :)
But of cos, I wish my ex all the best, and can see he's really happy, compared to last time. Ha ha ha.. I admit, I was really.. er... horrible last time.. HA HA HA HA..
Now.. think I'm worst.. so thank god, my bf can tame me.. *LOL*
Decided to go and see World Cyber Games at Suntec Convention Hall, hoping to get some good deals from the Xbox booth. We assumed they have placed a booth there, since WCG includes playing Halo 2 and other xbox games.
Parked our car at Millenia Walk and walked to Suntec. If anyone is wondering why we parked there instead of Suntec, please lo... anyone who drives a car will know.. SUNTEC CARPARK IS ALWAYS FULL!!! You can try circling in there for 20 mins and you can never find a empty slot that easily.. Millenia Walk is a lot easier, and less than a 5 mins walk across the road.
So.. we went.. and surprising.. not many people.. So we searched high and low for the xbox booth..
WAH PIANG EH!!! They never set up a booth!!!!!!!
Great.... so much for getting cheap deals for xbox games.. Bf was saying I should get a game that I'm interested in playing since everytime I was the one buying the games that usually he likes to play (i.e: those millitary type, or those shooting ones.. etc)
I'm the intellectual type *pukes*... k lar... I'm the type who prefer RPG type.. If not those fight, kill, kick, bash type. :P
Anyway, we went to watch around at the new Marina Square which was fully renovated already. Lotsa people.. lotsa shops.. damned.. tight budget. LOL *must fight the urge to shop*
Initially wanted to buy Carl's Junior back since everyone was saying it's really nice. But hor, after 2nd thought... better not... Bf's mother already cooked our dinner. Next time, perhaps..
So we walked back to Millenia Walk, deciding to go to Funan to get our games instead. Cos... I'm a Challenger member mah.. so might as well, get some points from the games.
Then someone really familar caught my eye at Harvey Norman.
Even though it was just the back view, I can recognise him, even if he's reduced to ashes.
2.5 years together, I'm damned sure he's someone I know..
No prizes for getting the correct answer.. It's my ex.. He did turn his face a bit, so I'm even more sure..
I didn't wanna go up and greet him though.. Kinda awkward.. even though we did like kinda remain as friends..
Anyway, I think he's with his gf lar.. so I think better not. Ha ha ha..
I din tell my bf, cos he probably will try to see how my ex look like.. My bf although may not be a handsome guy, but he's pretty confident of himself thus he carries himself quite well. (Not forgetting his sacarism is horrifying).. So.. what if... both meet eye to eye.. ?
Bf told me once.. that if he was to meet my ex one day, he will probably thank him(ex) for breaking up with me and thus letting us meet and become a couple. How sweet is that.. :)
But of cos, I wish my ex all the best, and can see he's really happy, compared to last time. Ha ha ha.. I admit, I was really.. er... horrible last time.. HA HA HA HA..
Now.. think I'm worst.. so thank god, my bf can tame me.. *LOL*
Friday.. Harry Potter~!!
Went to catch Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire @ GV Plaza, late-night movie.. 1.50am. Was thinking of going to Orchard Cineleisure, but thinking it might be packed, we just went to Plaza Singapura.
This movie had made me waited for 1 whole year.. Finally.. it's HERE!!!!
A week ago, I read my book again to refresh my memory, believing that this new director will do a good job.
However..... after watching it.. I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED!!!
It's probably only 60% of the book being made into a movie. The director missed out so many important sections!!! Utterly disappointed~!
For example, the 1st scene where Harry Potter and Ron was awaken suddenly by Hermione to go to the Quidditch World Cup and all hell broke loose becos' of the deatheaters, that particular scene where Harry lost his wand and met with Winky the house-elf.. Where's that scene??!!
The Death-Mark was conjured using Harry's wand not that... Fudge Junior fella.. Haiz..
Triwizard Tournament supposed to have 10000 Galleons as prize money, and that wasn't being mentioned! Needless to say, nothing was mentioned about George and Fred opening a joke shop and Harry being the investor was mentioned (becos' Harry won the tournament so he got the 10000 galleons).
There's a lot more not being mentioned.. and Dumblelore.. I din know that he actually became 'younger' than the other Dumblelore in Prizoner of Azkaban. Ha ha ha..
The whole movie anyway, was a lot...er.. less exciting or mysterious (which my bf commented) than the previous 3. Take note that my bf has never read Harry Potter's books before. He doesn't know who's Harry Potter until I was pestering him to watch it with me 3 years ago. :P
They could have made it into a 3 hour show like Lord of the Ring or Titanic.. not a miserable 2.5 hours.. Did I mention we were watching a full 20 mins commercials from the 1st min we sat down in the cinema?
GV,please take note... DON'T AIR YOUR COMMERCIALS FOR SO LONG, CAN? 10 mins is enough already. I can have a full 20 mins nap in there... and we even try to finish our Nachos in 20 mins just to show that commercials are very long. Ha ha..
I give Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire.. 3.5 out of 5 (in comparison to the first 3 movies).
This movie had made me waited for 1 whole year.. Finally.. it's HERE!!!!
A week ago, I read my book again to refresh my memory, believing that this new director will do a good job.
However..... after watching it.. I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED!!!
It's probably only 60% of the book being made into a movie. The director missed out so many important sections!!! Utterly disappointed~!
For example, the 1st scene where Harry Potter and Ron was awaken suddenly by Hermione to go to the Quidditch World Cup and all hell broke loose becos' of the deatheaters, that particular scene where Harry lost his wand and met with Winky the house-elf.. Where's that scene??!!
The Death-Mark was conjured using Harry's wand not that... Fudge Junior fella.. Haiz..
Triwizard Tournament supposed to have 10000 Galleons as prize money, and that wasn't being mentioned! Needless to say, nothing was mentioned about George and Fred opening a joke shop and Harry being the investor was mentioned (becos' Harry won the tournament so he got the 10000 galleons).
There's a lot more not being mentioned.. and Dumblelore.. I din know that he actually became 'younger' than the other Dumblelore in Prizoner of Azkaban. Ha ha ha..
The whole movie anyway, was a lot...er.. less exciting or mysterious (which my bf commented) than the previous 3. Take note that my bf has never read Harry Potter's books before. He doesn't know who's Harry Potter until I was pestering him to watch it with me 3 years ago. :P
They could have made it into a 3 hour show like Lord of the Ring or Titanic.. not a miserable 2.5 hours.. Did I mention we were watching a full 20 mins commercials from the 1st min we sat down in the cinema?
GV,please take note... DON'T AIR YOUR COMMERCIALS FOR SO LONG, CAN? 10 mins is enough already. I can have a full 20 mins nap in there... and we even try to finish our Nachos in 20 mins just to show that commercials are very long. Ha ha..
I give Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire.. 3.5 out of 5 (in comparison to the first 3 movies).
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Fish & Co @ Park Mall
I admit.. I'm a sua-ku girl..
Long ago, I've known that Fish & Co had opened one of its branches at Park Mall..
Long ago, I've heard that the ambience is superb..
Long ago, I've stepped at the doorstep of this place to book a table (but un-booked it after)..
Long ago, I've seen the crowd waiting for a seat..
Finally....
I HAD DINNER THERE TODAY!!!
Dinner with my 4 other colleagues (or should I say.. jokers) Annie,Maria,Khairuddin (Khai for short) and Andrew.
We went for a course on our PES system (ya.. after 3 mths of using it ever since we started - other than Maria) over at WDA (it's at NTUC Centre, One Marina Boulevard). Ended our course early by 30 mins, thus we decided to have dinner.
Since Khai is a malay, we have to dine at somewhere halal. Racking our brains through, we thought of..
Seoul Garden.. 1st thought.. I'm gonna go home smelling like a walking roasted pig.
Then, Maria suggested Fish & Co at Park Mall. So.. everyone of us agreed. I was hoping that it wont be crowded. Maria said, we are too early for the crowd.
True enough, the whole place is like.. empty... Shiok leh..
We ordered a few stuffs, planning to share among everyone..
I must say, their food standard is absolutely better than some outlets. Their service is great too!! This is how service crew should be like in all restaurants! Once in a while, they will pop by and ask if food is okay, or do we need anything and our waters are filled up everytime without us asking for it!! Great right?
During this while, people came in.. and the whole place is packed!!!
The next thing we know.. the LIVE BAND came in!!!! 2 guys and 1 lady..
I've always like live bands.. especially those that they interacted with the crowd.
We decided to grab some drinks since it was still early.
Maria actually had a drink named after her.. Fishy Maria.. Ha ha ha..
Suddenly thought of dedicating songs.. and we've decided to sabo Andrew.. So we wrote a song dedication, indicating it's for Andrew, and end with a note asking for any interested gals, please go to the bar (we were sitting near there). Damned.. the girl forgotted to read Andrew's name! :(
Ah well... whichever it is, it's still fun.. Great time chatting, laffing, and joking about stupid things.. Annie wasn't a very good drinker though.. less than a few sips, I think she has turned lobster red.. ha ha ha.. in the end I had to finish her drink for her (we ordered passion fruit with vodka).
Planning for Karaoke on this coming Tuesday over at Party World, since it's just our neighbour over at our CDC (not forgetting we get 15% discount). I wonder how many people will be going.. :)
Since my bf is working almost from morning to night everyday (cos' he worked a lot of overtime, so that he can earn as much money as possible).. I had to find some ways to keep myself occupied (either work or chilling out with colleagues/ friends). Bf doesn't mind.. at least he won't feel too guilty for not spending enough time with me, unlike the last time (where we see each other everyday, more than we see our parents.. ha ha ha)
I'm easily contented if I get to see him once a week, and occassional smses or calls (or weird, funny calls) from him. I guessed we treasure our time with each other more.. Quality time together. :)
Long ago, I've known that Fish & Co had opened one of its branches at Park Mall..
Long ago, I've heard that the ambience is superb..
Long ago, I've stepped at the doorstep of this place to book a table (but un-booked it after)..
Long ago, I've seen the crowd waiting for a seat..
Finally....
I HAD DINNER THERE TODAY!!!
Dinner with my 4 other colleagues (or should I say.. jokers) Annie,Maria,Khairuddin (Khai for short) and Andrew.
We went for a course on our PES system (ya.. after 3 mths of using it ever since we started - other than Maria) over at WDA (it's at NTUC Centre, One Marina Boulevard). Ended our course early by 30 mins, thus we decided to have dinner.
Since Khai is a malay, we have to dine at somewhere halal. Racking our brains through, we thought of..
Seoul Garden.. 1st thought.. I'm gonna go home smelling like a walking roasted pig.
Then, Maria suggested Fish & Co at Park Mall. So.. everyone of us agreed. I was hoping that it wont be crowded. Maria said, we are too early for the crowd.
True enough, the whole place is like.. empty... Shiok leh..
We ordered a few stuffs, planning to share among everyone..
I must say, their food standard is absolutely better than some outlets. Their service is great too!! This is how service crew should be like in all restaurants! Once in a while, they will pop by and ask if food is okay, or do we need anything and our waters are filled up everytime without us asking for it!! Great right?
During this while, people came in.. and the whole place is packed!!!
The next thing we know.. the LIVE BAND came in!!!! 2 guys and 1 lady..
I've always like live bands.. especially those that they interacted with the crowd.
We decided to grab some drinks since it was still early.
Maria actually had a drink named after her.. Fishy Maria.. Ha ha ha..
Suddenly thought of dedicating songs.. and we've decided to sabo Andrew.. So we wrote a song dedication, indicating it's for Andrew, and end with a note asking for any interested gals, please go to the bar (we were sitting near there). Damned.. the girl forgotted to read Andrew's name! :(
Ah well... whichever it is, it's still fun.. Great time chatting, laffing, and joking about stupid things.. Annie wasn't a very good drinker though.. less than a few sips, I think she has turned lobster red.. ha ha ha.. in the end I had to finish her drink for her (we ordered passion fruit with vodka).
Planning for Karaoke on this coming Tuesday over at Party World, since it's just our neighbour over at our CDC (not forgetting we get 15% discount). I wonder how many people will be going.. :)
Since my bf is working almost from morning to night everyday (cos' he worked a lot of overtime, so that he can earn as much money as possible).. I had to find some ways to keep myself occupied (either work or chilling out with colleagues/ friends). Bf doesn't mind.. at least he won't feel too guilty for not spending enough time with me, unlike the last time (where we see each other everyday, more than we see our parents.. ha ha ha)
I'm easily contented if I get to see him once a week, and occassional smses or calls (or weird, funny calls) from him. I guessed we treasure our time with each other more.. Quality time together. :)
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Project Runway
WENDY (the auntie) won~!!
The judges commented on the previous 2 episodes that her designs were either... cloth-less or not 'complete'. So.. Wendy designed this outfit which was conservative yet stylist and the winning design is gonna be sold in all their outlets as well as online stores.Oh.. did I mention that the company is Banana Republic? Apparently this company is as famous as Guess/ Levi's/ Gucci in US.
Starr (the lawyer) got kicked out. I don't like the clothes she designed anyway. Just simply.. UGLY.. Glad she got kicked out.
Austin's design is slowly bringing out his style - Victorian/ European style of design.
I like Nora's and Alexandra's design.. classy~
The judges commented on the previous 2 episodes that her designs were either... cloth-less or not 'complete'. So.. Wendy designed this outfit which was conservative yet stylist and the winning design is gonna be sold in all their outlets as well as online stores.Oh.. did I mention that the company is Banana Republic? Apparently this company is as famous as Guess/ Levi's/ Gucci in US.
Starr (the lawyer) got kicked out. I don't like the clothes she designed anyway. Just simply.. UGLY.. Glad she got kicked out.
Austin's design is slowly bringing out his style - Victorian/ European style of design.
I like Nora's and Alexandra's design.. classy~
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Kenna 'volunteered'..
I was.. baffled..
My manager nominated me to be in the committee for organising this year's Year-End Staff Party..
In the email she wrote..
"Hi Shannon,
Pls add some fun to our year end party, help make it a success ok.
Thanks :) "
Arghh... SABO-ED AR~!
Then again.. that means I get a chance to 'officially' sabotage my own colleagues.. *evil laughter*
My manager nominated me to be in the committee for organising this year's Year-End Staff Party..
In the email she wrote..
"Hi Shannon,
Pls add some fun to our year end party, help make it a success ok.
Thanks :) "
Arghh... SABO-ED AR~!
Then again.. that means I get a chance to 'officially' sabotage my own colleagues.. *evil laughter*
Present Revealed!
Did I ever tell you guys that my bf can read my mind?
HE OBVIOUSLY KNOWS WHAT'S GOING ON IN MY HEAD..
(Maybe my forehead is transparent and thus he can read my mind)
He even guessed what present I bought for him!!!!
Damned.. talking about surprising him.. I was totally surprised by him!
Haiz...
Ah well... I made him guess about the brand of the pen and after he din manage to do so (thank god), I presented to him his present (even though it's not his birthday yet).
Wanna see?
He was totally speechless! Wait till he knows about the price that I've paid (apparently, he guessed it to be around $100+). I think he was hoping that I bought a pair of lover pens instead, but er.. I sheepishly told him.. it was way out of my budget. Ha ha ha..
I let the cat out of the bag by saying that.. The clever him immediately realised that the pen was worth more than $200. Of cos, I had a little 'scolding' from him for spending so much money. But can tell that he was really touched.
Bf doesn't really wanna bring it to work, cos' he worried that he might drop and spoil it. Pen are meant to be used, so.. never mind lar (even though my heart will break in a million pieces)
I may be very stingy.. but when there's a need to spend, I can be very generous (only after I calculate that it's in my advantage.. ha ha.. kidding :P)
HE OBVIOUSLY KNOWS WHAT'S GOING ON IN MY HEAD..
(Maybe my forehead is transparent and thus he can read my mind)
He even guessed what present I bought for him!!!!
Damned.. talking about surprising him.. I was totally surprised by him!
Haiz...
Ah well... I made him guess about the brand of the pen and after he din manage to do so (thank god), I presented to him his present (even though it's not his birthday yet).
Wanna see?
He was totally speechless! Wait till he knows about the price that I've paid (apparently, he guessed it to be around $100+). I think he was hoping that I bought a pair of lover pens instead, but er.. I sheepishly told him.. it was way out of my budget. Ha ha ha..I let the cat out of the bag by saying that.. The clever him immediately realised that the pen was worth more than $200. Of cos, I had a little 'scolding' from him for spending so much money. But can tell that he was really touched.
Bf doesn't really wanna bring it to work, cos' he worried that he might drop and spoil it. Pen are meant to be used, so.. never mind lar (even though my heart will break in a million pieces)
I may be very stingy.. but when there's a need to spend, I can be very generous (only after I calculate that it's in my advantage.. ha ha.. kidding :P)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Mission accomplished..
Went out with my buddy, Awyn, to Orchard.
I had to withdraw and deposit money from my POSB to UOB. Cos'... I wanna get UOB points using my debit card to pay (and sadly UOB not much money left lar).
Anyway, I decided to go to Robinson to have a look at the pens. Came up to the Men's section and found a counter selling the pens.
My eyes caught the glimpse of Mont Blanc pens.. Wow~ All look so nice.. but hor, when I see the price tags.. ArGHh.. OVER BUDGET!!
Then I pretend pretend, asked the counter lady if she had Waterman brand of pens. She's very nice, showed me the range of Waterman pens.
Nice leh.. got pens with prices within my budget range somemore.. I told the sales lady that I'm buying as a birthday present for a guy,told her my budget range and she immediately took out the range of pens which is within my requirements. Finally.. after looking here and there.. I've set my eyes on this roller pen which can be changed to ball point, by changing the refillable ink.
Charcoal black looks very common to me, so I chose copper brown. It's a unique colour lor.. Awyn agreed with me too. Then, the very 'auntie' side of me asked the sales lady if she got any free gifts (cos the pen cost a few more dollars above my budget, must make it worthwhile).
She gave me.. not 1.. but 2 free gifts!!!
2 key chains - 1 leather, and 1 steel (with crystals on it)
Got it wrapped up.. and happily made payment.
Mission accomplished..
But here comes the next mission.. HOW TO SURPRISE HIM WITH THE PRESENT????
Basically... I think my bf can read my mind.. and I dunno if I can tahan not telling him that I've got a present for him for his birthday (which is on Saturday).
I'm really hoping I can surprise him..
1) Thought of secretly hide it in the front compartment of the car (what if.... he din open it?)
2) When he's out of the car, placed it on the driver seat and act innocent (Ya.. lame.. LOL)
3) Hide it underneath his driver seat (and risk getting the present stepped by him.. :P )
4) Just give it to him like that.. and say I picked this box from somewhere.. (Duh~)
5) Bake a cake, and give everything together.. (Cake... okay... where's my oven ar?)
How how how??
I had to withdraw and deposit money from my POSB to UOB. Cos'... I wanna get UOB points using my debit card to pay (and sadly UOB not much money left lar).
Anyway, I decided to go to Robinson to have a look at the pens. Came up to the Men's section and found a counter selling the pens.
My eyes caught the glimpse of Mont Blanc pens.. Wow~ All look so nice.. but hor, when I see the price tags.. ArGHh.. OVER BUDGET!!
Then I pretend pretend, asked the counter lady if she had Waterman brand of pens. She's very nice, showed me the range of Waterman pens.
Nice leh.. got pens with prices within my budget range somemore.. I told the sales lady that I'm buying as a birthday present for a guy,told her my budget range and she immediately took out the range of pens which is within my requirements. Finally.. after looking here and there.. I've set my eyes on this roller pen which can be changed to ball point, by changing the refillable ink.
Charcoal black looks very common to me, so I chose copper brown. It's a unique colour lor.. Awyn agreed with me too. Then, the very 'auntie' side of me asked the sales lady if she got any free gifts (cos the pen cost a few more dollars above my budget, must make it worthwhile).
She gave me.. not 1.. but 2 free gifts!!!
2 key chains - 1 leather, and 1 steel (with crystals on it)
Got it wrapped up.. and happily made payment.
Mission accomplished..
But here comes the next mission.. HOW TO SURPRISE HIM WITH THE PRESENT????
Basically... I think my bf can read my mind.. and I dunno if I can tahan not telling him that I've got a present for him for his birthday (which is on Saturday).
I'm really hoping I can surprise him..
1) Thought of secretly hide it in the front compartment of the car (what if.... he din open it?)
2) When he's out of the car, placed it on the driver seat and act innocent (Ya.. lame.. LOL)
3) Hide it underneath his driver seat (and risk getting the present stepped by him.. :P )
4) Just give it to him like that.. and say I picked this box from somewhere.. (Duh~)
5) Bake a cake, and give everything together.. (Cake... okay... where's my oven ar?)
How how how??
Monday, November 07, 2005
Pens pens pens..
I need major help!!!!
4 more days to my deadline.. I need help in choosing pens.. no.. not those pilot ballpoint cheapo pens or watever.. I mean.. BRANDED pens.. branded meaning Mont Blanc that kind..
This Mont Blanc is so god-damned expensive!!!! Though I must agree, the design is sooooooo.. classy! *drools*
In order of preference to brand:
1. Mont Blanc
2. Waterman
3. Parker
4. Sheaffer
Here's the challenge.. under budget of.. not more than $250.. no.. i'm not talking about US dollars nor British pounds.. $250 singapore dollars!
That's the highest I can spare out now..
I'm forgo-ing my digital camera to buy this pen.. I know it's quite impossible (just like my digital camera.. ) but... I'm sure it can be done (ya... right.. Arghh..)
Fountain pens are classy, beautiful, but a hassle to use (still hv to pump ink.. )
Roller pens can be messy as well, smudge inks.. yucks..
So.. meaning.. back to the good o'ballpoint pens..
Check this website out.. Asethetic Bay
So many nice pens, but since I'm a self-proclaimed pen-idiot, I don't know if other brands of pens are good.
I need suggestions, comments watever.. Please please help~ (At this point of time, I wish I own a credit card, or earning $3000 every month. Haiz~)
p/s: Meeting my good o' buddy tomolo @ Orchard to search for the impossible. Wish me luck~
4 more days to my deadline.. I need help in choosing pens.. no.. not those pilot ballpoint cheapo pens or watever.. I mean.. BRANDED pens.. branded meaning Mont Blanc that kind..
This Mont Blanc is so god-damned expensive!!!! Though I must agree, the design is sooooooo.. classy! *drools*
In order of preference to brand:
1. Mont Blanc
2. Waterman
3. Parker
4. Sheaffer
Here's the challenge.. under budget of.. not more than $250.. no.. i'm not talking about US dollars nor British pounds.. $250 singapore dollars!
That's the highest I can spare out now..
I'm forgo-ing my digital camera to buy this pen.. I know it's quite impossible (just like my digital camera.. ) but... I'm sure it can be done (ya... right.. Arghh..)
Fountain pens are classy, beautiful, but a hassle to use (still hv to pump ink.. )
Roller pens can be messy as well, smudge inks.. yucks..
So.. meaning.. back to the good o'ballpoint pens..
Check this website out.. Asethetic Bay
So many nice pens, but since I'm a self-proclaimed pen-idiot, I don't know if other brands of pens are good.
I need suggestions, comments watever.. Please please help~ (At this point of time, I wish I own a credit card, or earning $3000 every month. Haiz~)
p/s: Meeting my good o' buddy tomolo @ Orchard to search for the impossible. Wish me luck~
Project Runway ep.2
I'm still watching this interesting reality show..
This week's theme is on 'Envy'. Using limited length of white cotton cloth, all contestants must work out an outfit that portrays Envy.
Envy to me.. 1st thing that comes to my mind.. Green, evil yet sexy look(a lot like Austin's idea- Austin's the er...gay-ish guy). Maybe I'll use a long long long cloth, dyed green (apple green or dirty green..hm..), drape around the model; covering all important 'spots' (*lol*), then stitched up some strategic points, This will hopefully make the whole dress look seamless. Of cos,the lower part will have a flowing effect..
Makeup for the model... green with gold theme.. and a sexy glossy pout, with long flowing golden brown wavy hair.
Anyway, Cara won (she's the Afro-amercian girl). She used War as her concept to Envy (envy induces war between countries. ) It was really nice.. and sexy.. The model..erm...probably will keep the guys glued to the TV.
Since the models are important, to a certain extent, how come the producers never think about corporating both America's Top Model together with Project Runway?
See...great idea eh? I can watch 2 great reality shows at the same time. Ha ha ha. ;)
This week's theme is on 'Envy'. Using limited length of white cotton cloth, all contestants must work out an outfit that portrays Envy.
Envy to me.. 1st thing that comes to my mind.. Green, evil yet sexy look(a lot like Austin's idea- Austin's the er...gay-ish guy). Maybe I'll use a long long long cloth, dyed green (apple green or dirty green..hm..), drape around the model; covering all important 'spots' (*lol*), then stitched up some strategic points, This will hopefully make the whole dress look seamless. Of cos,the lower part will have a flowing effect..
Makeup for the model... green with gold theme.. and a sexy glossy pout, with long flowing golden brown wavy hair.
Anyway, Cara won (she's the Afro-amercian girl). She used War as her concept to Envy (envy induces war between countries. ) It was really nice.. and sexy.. The model..erm...probably will keep the guys glued to the TV.
Since the models are important, to a certain extent, how come the producers never think about corporating both America's Top Model together with Project Runway?
See...great idea eh? I can watch 2 great reality shows at the same time. Ha ha ha. ;)
Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire!!!!
17 November 2005!!!!!!!!
Harry Potter!!! This is even more exciting than the book itself!
I just can't wait!
Hmm...
Damned! Bf working night shift that week.. ArgHh! :(
Ah...well...
Wait for 19 November then.. :-/
Harry Potter!!! This is even more exciting than the book itself!
I just can't wait!
Hmm...
Damned! Bf working night shift that week.. ArgHh! :(
Ah...well...
Wait for 19 November then.. :-/
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