Wednesday, August 15
im more or less certain this will officially be my last post here.
pre-national day was a disaster at mos. trouble with the bouncers, too crowded dance floors, missing and waiting for friends, flat phone batt, being dragged home by my sister when the party just got started..
national day i ate too much at dinner. nonya curry was damn good! but i couldnt understand most part of the parade segment. i think its more of being there, soaking up the whole marina bay atmosphere.
saturday was 881 movie night with the family,after thronging vivo with the sister again.im becoming more brand conscious its quite bad. i used to be excited about bugis street after getting that nice blue dress, but now with the sales everywhere i can get the better stuff at that same price.
sunday church was not too enlightening. turns out not many people are encouraging about my going to curtin :( won't elaborate further cos at this juncture, im not sure what to make the signs either
yesterday at gwen stefani's the sweet escape tour, i did the bravest thing ive ever done in my entire life! she's really hot in person, and extremely humble. total respect yo!
now the novelty has worn off. i feel restless about taking pictures on my camera, pc transfers and page loads. i would much prefer to read other random people's pages now and then. the weirdest thing is, it suddenly dawned on me that im updating and talking to the air nowadays! it no longer serves as a think-out-loud thought process if you know what i mean. anyway whats with all these justifications?
the past 4 years has been great, though when i look back at my posts some were really quite whiny :(
Monday, August 6
the first week of school went well. though the majority were bengs and lians, i miraculously found people of about the same frequency as i am on my first day. lectures were verging on the semi-interesting line. marketing principles was intriguing, and accounting comes in second. the rest were lukewarm. school food is reasonable and not bad tasting. they have plenty of fish around so i can eat more fish. lectures are 3 hours long, but dotted with half hour breaks and foods like teh si, puffs and pastries. everything is so far, so good.
i received the acceptance letter to curtin uni in perth for next feb's intake! im looking forward to it, albeit the australian dollar rising. but then again, the australian economy's rising and much more is happening there, especially the mining industry in perth. from now on i got to save up and earn some keep from tuition.
recently the motivation to exercise fell rock bottom. thats very bad news since im quite into exercise! it makes planning outfits for school quite a chore. i feel moody and less upbeat more often as well. though my latest fad is having power walks on sundays towards the bukit timah area, the workout intensity has dropped significantly from medium-high to moderately low levels. its quite depressing, i cant get motivated. the gym has lost its appeal too, im sick of all the machines and classes. gah. got to find a solution soon.
Sunday, July 22
so ive decided to keep this thing up afterall. those are some long overdued pictures to show the contrast in the hair. i miss my curly hair. other than having to wash it early in the morning for work, i like how its messy and not irritatingly straight. i dont like my natural straight hair! it just spells more bad hair days.
okay 'nuff said about hair woes. ever since work ended on wednesday, days have been rather peachy. though i still think of the hectic work pace back at the office, im pretty much contented mooching around all the time. ive been swimming enjoying the chlorine in the water and tranquility, watching backdated summer movies like into the blue and 50 first dates (oohlala the soft sand and blue waters were so inviting), catching up on sleep and reading novels i got at the start of the year. and frankly in times like these, i soak up the time i have alone. actually i enjoy doing things alone. my hobbies like swimming, running, reading, sleeping, shopping - i do best by myself!
the weather has been quite erratic these days. apart from the cool breeze after morning showers, the sky is always threatening. i dont know how long its going to hold up so my plans to go swimming and run outdoors pretty much play by ear. i have this target i wanna meet: to run early in the morning from my place all the way to the orchard stretch! when i was working at hilton, i would walk from the train station to the hotel and on my way angmohs would do their morning power walks. it looks really fun to do! and all the working people, or rather myself, would look at them pass with much envy. i think i'll slot it for the coming wednesday!
one more week before school starts. im strangely not particularly excited or anything, and i guess it comes with the abscence of expectations. i really dont know what to expect on my first day at school. i havent got any books i hardly know anybody who's gonna be in the same campus and taking the same course as i am. on a side note, ive mustered the courage to apply for aussie unis. the ones in perth next feb. well no harm trying, we'll never know about the outcomes. but at the same time, im still straddled between marketing and the arts. i know the arts dont sound very promising, but i just have this nagging feeling that i should jump at the opportunity and do something ive really wanted, international studies, despite the impending workload. one thing's for sure the parents are so not going to approve it. but me thinks a few years down the road, business courses arent gonna be that hot! oh well.
tomorrow i might squeeze in a morning swim, then do some shopping and head down for driving lessons. i must must lose the flabs around my waist! working life makes me grow fat :( other than that, working is a good way to pass time, at least for now.
Monday, July 16
ah pardon the lack of update. i was actually contemplating closing this down for good. strangely enough, ive lost the interest in writing and taking pictures these days. i would much prefer reading and pose for pictures. what a radical change!
so on and off, ive finished reading mitch albom's third book, for one more day. and im back to finish up norwegian wood by a japanese author. work has been really good so far. ive done so many things like clear up the clutter collected in the office for the past 30 years, migrated to my new table in my manager's room ( so i have a much bigger space and eavesdropping inevitably into his phone conversations was really quite amusing. the shocked faces on the DHs when they step in was even more hilarious), extending my working period for 3 more days so i get $200 and farewell parties, shopping at used-to-be coveted brands river island david buffalo massimo dutti, getting a haircut and missing my curls somewhat, watching free harry potter which was sadly quite boring.
well since my last big break is nearing before school starts, im going to start exercising again! go chill abit and tryna squeeze in my driving test before PDL expires this nov.
still contemplating about going to melbourne. i dunno, ideally i would like to transfer in my second year. but looking at the people around me they all gungho-ly venture into the big unknown. at this point in time im just looking out for more signs. hmm.
Saturday, June 30
i am currently plugged into snow patrol, waiting for time to pass and the clock to strike at 2, so i can check through the net that my available balance has risen and i can go shopping! the weather is sunny and it puts me in the bumming mood. nothing particular to buy, but i just wanna get out of the house.
the past week at work has been so peachy i cant imagine. its like taking a big time out. my job was really quite simple. on monday i tied up lose ends for some projects, tuesday i was out on ducktours which i was put in charged and i got to see for myself the marina area. its such a huge project thats very highly anticipated! as well as the floating platform for national day. then on wednesday i was busy again with foot reflexology. then thursday and friday i was invigilating surveyors the whole day and pigging out on refreshments the whole time. this week i got to have dinner with the grandstand girls, mom godma and sissie, then pam and pearly. despite so much eating i somehow think i lost abit of weight. ah ha.
july is really coming! 2 more weeks at work. more driving lessons, and more time to chill and just do nothing. im totally looking forward for school to start yo.
Friday, June 22
its been quite awhile since i last updated. been occupied with work. day in day out, ive been pushed to grow stronger. the people sometimes drive me up the wall, and sometimes i feel quite small. but all in all, its been good. 3 weeks down, 3 more to go. every wednesday so far has been the midweek chillout day. i got to catch shrek with joanne, then catch up over subway with wongee zhi and jac, then this week it was sushi with missy lim. its quite the thing i look forward in the week which keeps me sane. all in all, the work experience has been good. its eye-opening, and im definitely going to stick it out! while i get to do some things im comfortable with, like planning events for people twice or thrice my age, im also brushing up on qualities im really lacking. like artsy creativity. designing the noticeboard was quite a mean feat for me. but its always rewarding to be part of the team who makes it a better working environment : )
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Friday, June 8
picture overload! okay i think the whole thing about photos have some how or rather died down in me. or maybe there's just too many photos (about 500) and looking at the big picture they all look pretty much the same, i just decided to lump them together.
since mommy and sissie were busy with work, i went for the pilgrimage with dad.
we look quite alike dont we? the thing about my dad is, he shows his concern in a quiet sort of non-intrusive way. though he doesnt say it but when he sees that im all silent and in godma's words moody, he steps back. but then he fusses over locking luggages and taking extra care of personal belongings, as well as taking ALOT of pictures altogether. hmm.
and this is godma! she persuaded father john to squeeze us onto the trip. she's quite a horrible roommate, heh clumsiness and reserved. the group sang hymms and shared about them on long bus rides. whenever she's nominated to come up i end up going in her place, even sharing the first reading at mass. hmm.
now the group of interesting pple! everybody was well above 60. that made daddy the youngest male there, and he was so pops everybody found him affable. there's uncle david, uncle paul, auntie bernadette who was damn cute! she's abit like dory in finding nemo. and in my generation there's irene and little dominic.
irene's photowhores more than me ah ha! we rackied avila together and got hot chocolatte latte, good cakes and more photos. i enthuse about h&M and she goes weak with prada. we had fun complaining about the food, the cold and miserable weather in lourdes, and hotel rooms. haha same frequency la so im okay
and here's little dominic! he is such a pesky fella from where else but sji junior. he was the waterboy but around me and daddy, he's totally manja. we play catching and he cannot stop fussing dad to play soccer. haha and then some how or rather, he started calling dad godpa! oh so cute.
the people of spain. well they seem pretty laidback and the guys in general are quite hot. haha but not very tall. about my height or slightly taller. they do have nice builds though! just check out the guy on the bike : ) he almost banged me down in barcelona
the spanish also love dogs, and lucky thing their pooches were pretty cute and well-groomed! older folks (and yes, they have a greying population) take them out for walks and sun baths. oh so cute.
now for the food spread! every meal its the standard creamy soup, hard hard bread, salad, pork or chicken chop. but i love the salads a whole lot! i came back with balsamic vinegar and with stupid work stress im so constipated and fat i need to head to the gym real soon : ( now for some sights 
mass in gothic cathedrals//light a candle, and many candles//fresh flowers and fruits//nice cool weather and people 
my fav meals//the little things//candle night procession "ave! ave! ave maria.."
rustic lourdes. it was charming when it isnt raining, but cold and miserable when it pours.
sunset in paris//little dominic//the oldest couple aunty nancy who's 73 and uncle paul's 83//the loving couple aunty julie and uncle david//daddy goofing with uncle david's post boy capnot forgetting my redchopsticks photo stint back in early may!
liz from nanyang was there too, along with the aunties who act as calafair in mediacorp. i cant smile properly la most of the pictures have the impish side smile. but it was a good way to keep me occupied. i was so bored doing nothing you had no idea..
tomorrow im helping out the handicap triathlon at ntu then facial. on sunday there's theory trial test to sit for and driving lesson! not forgetting hardcore workout sessions over the weekend. i need to run on the treadmill for at least 45 min and do some weights. im already feeling the symptons of ageing no kidding! and of course i have tons of work to complete, which i dont know if its a good thing to work from home. oh well :(
liz from nanyang was there too, along with the aunties who act as calafair in mediacorp. i cant smile properly la most of the pictures have the impish side smile. but it was a good way to keep me occupied. i was so bored doing nothing you had no idea.. tomorrow im helping out the handicap triathlon at ntu then facial. on sunday there's theory trial test to sit for and driving lesson! not forgetting hardcore workout sessions over the weekend. i need to run on the treadmill for at least 45 min and do some weights. im already feeling the symptons of ageing no kidding! and of course i have tons of work to complete, which i dont know if its a good thing to work from home. oh well :(
Sunday, June 3
hi i was back a few days ago! oh how ive missed chilli sauce. apart from the continental spread of rock steady breadrolls, europe has quite a nice vibe. spain was laidback and quite chillout, though the pickpocketting was quite notorious. and at paris, it was just full steam ahead shopping at gallery lafayette what with 2.5 hrs only, and so much to buy. me and daddy were considered fortunate enough to throng louis vuitton (the queues were insane. it felt like even if u were armed with all the money in the world, u still have to queue up for service), fendi, h&m, homme and zara. im definitly going back to paris for more shopping the next time round, plus visits to the versailles palace, lourve musuem and notre dam cathedral.
now for the highlights of the trip. the main purpose was a pilgrimage tour, and we spent pretty much all the time travelling to gothic cathedrals around spain (avila, fatima, santiago de compostella...) and finally, to lourdes in france. i got so much spiritual growth. just sitting in the cathedral staring up the high walls and domes, i just cried. it was pretty touching and awe-inspiring. the group conducted mass a couple of times in these churches, which made an even greater impact spiritually.
and personally, i needed this trip to get away from all the anxieties of uni and nasty baggage. i feel so much lighter now and am going to do marketing at sim, with the royal melbourne institute of technology. everyone says its such a blessing in disguise. what with the tough competition around, and marketing which suits my personality to a T. im actually both relieved and excited! daddy promises to get me a small drive for school next year, since the earliest i get my license is end nov. and at sim, its lesser competition and more angmoh. haha, i like the idea of trying out an overseas education system! mommy contemplated sending me abroad, but i said im not ready yet. its an overwhelming experience if i were to start now. managing finances, a household, adapting to a new environment..this all defeats the purpose of going abroad to concentrate on the books. i dont know about others, but personally im just not ready yet.
pictures will be up some other time. there are so many to sort and im turning quite lazy. shopping for me has amounted to quite an amount. close to 4 figures uh oh.
now for the highlights of the trip. the main purpose was a pilgrimage tour, and we spent pretty much all the time travelling to gothic cathedrals around spain (avila, fatima, santiago de compostella...) and finally, to lourdes in france. i got so much spiritual growth. just sitting in the cathedral staring up the high walls and domes, i just cried. it was pretty touching and awe-inspiring. the group conducted mass a couple of times in these churches, which made an even greater impact spiritually.
and personally, i needed this trip to get away from all the anxieties of uni and nasty baggage. i feel so much lighter now and am going to do marketing at sim, with the royal melbourne institute of technology. everyone says its such a blessing in disguise. what with the tough competition around, and marketing which suits my personality to a T. im actually both relieved and excited! daddy promises to get me a small drive for school next year, since the earliest i get my license is end nov. and at sim, its lesser competition and more angmoh. haha, i like the idea of trying out an overseas education system! mommy contemplated sending me abroad, but i said im not ready yet. its an overwhelming experience if i were to start now. managing finances, a household, adapting to a new environment..this all defeats the purpose of going abroad to concentrate on the books. i dont know about others, but personally im just not ready yet.
pictures will be up some other time. there are so many to sort and im turning quite lazy. shopping for me has amounted to quite an amount. close to 4 figures uh oh.
Friday, May 18
no news means good news i guess. this gives me time to pray really hard in the churches for a letter of acceptance from nus! and of course, pray for a better relationship with the parents. they've been getting on my nerves alot lately, its frustrating. sometimes i think i roll my eyes in front of them too much its just plain disrespect. i need to stop being oblivious.
work wise, im on track. hopefully when i get back, its still go-go-go for me and notslack. in case the boss thinks my only motivation is looking forward to the trip itself.any my tuition girl can be quite hard on herself, which kinds of reminded me how tough i used to be at her age. so im gonna be giving alot of exercises to work on come june. plus lots of driving to look forward too.
other than that, im going to treat myself with cheap mng zara clothes, and maybe. just maybe, lv bag. and put all that on mom's credit card heehee. but rest assured i will return it with my paycheck!
Saturday, May 12
its been quite while. in case u were wondering what ive been up to, ive been pretty occupied. not busy busy, but occupied with enough stuff to keep me going for a while. besides church service marathon, chilling at cafe del mar, tripping the museums around town (btw there's abt 4 major ones on the island), im routinely centred around driving lessons, starting a new job(s).
talk about driving. i think i learn quite fast, or so the instructors say. its the left/right turn stages now and sadly, i can only resume lessons in june. i hope i still perform all right on the wheel still!
by a stroke of luck, i got a job at hilton's HR department. my boss is quite an affable metrosexual. and he's new in the department like me, so i AM employed to introduce changes to make things work better. lunch is awesome! provided buffet style in the team restaurant. besides a dinghy basement, im quite contented formatting and discussing.
by night, im giving english lessons to a korean girl. she's quite a character. but i hope things play out well so i'll be kept busy til august.
unless academic posting news come in next week, doubt i will have the time to update before the flight to europe.
its a picture post in june!