.-' this is ver0n '-.

Fun with baby~

2010-10-18T16:45:00.002+08:00

I am finally stepping out of my confinement...

Recovering slowly and starting to have fun with my baby.

Ter brought my family to MBS for a night stay and another night just for the 2 of us for our anniversary celebration. =)

The room is great. The view is gorgeous. The skypark and pool is nice. Actually, everything is lovely when he is beside me. =D

And it has been ages since we spend time together, just the 2 of us. Just cuddling and falling asleep together.

I had fun. ^.^

Then my wound started bleeding. We all thought it was the seafood. But my masseur told me it was because I walked too much. I guess it was the fun-filled weekend. But I thought I have recovered! Then my masseur told me that I will actually take at least 3 months to recover because of the C-section. And I can only do exercise after 6 months. For now, I can only try to rest more. >.<

There goes my plan to slim down in the shortest time...

Anyway, I think my baby looks like Winnie the Pooh! Lol... She smiles a lot to me although my parents, ter and annie seldom catch her smiling (that's cuz u guys never spend a lot of time with her ma). And on Saturday, she actually laughed! Like "hurhurhur" laugh! Sooooo cute! And at night when my mum was playing with her while I carried her, she shook her head from side to side suddenly! =D

I spied on her once when she cried for milk. I laid quietly on my bed while my maid went to make the milk. She stopped crying after she stepped out of the room and started wailing a bit again after she came in. She is such a devil. Lol.

And she is 58cm now (51cm when she was bornt). She can't wear a lot of her clothes already...

Well, I look forward to more fun with baby~ =D

Confinement

2010-09-30T10:04:00.003+08:00

I know I sounded super hungry on my previous entry with my "To Eat List".

But somehow after I gave birth, I don't crave for all those junk food anymore.

I guess its really the baby. 0.0

Confinement is really hard.

I have to cover myself from neck to toe (I am like wearing pants, socks, t-shirt and sweater every moment), cannot be exposed to wind, cannot touch water...

My food list only consist of pig trotter vinegar, steam fish, chicken wine, pig kidney, certain veg and apple.

My drink list only consist of HOT longan tea, HOT milo, HOT soya bean milk and certain alcohol (such as DOM).

Luckily I was allowed to wipe my body, wash my face, brush my teeth and wash my hair (after 2 weeks... I almost died of itchy scalp) with special HOT tea. But within a few minutes after I try to groom myself, I will be perspiring like mad again. So sometimes I wonder why do I waste my time... At least I tried, ok... 0.0

And now my appetite has gone back to normal - meaning I eat very little. And I am always very thirsty.

The only things I crave for now is apple juice, orange juice, plain water and meiji fresh milk.

My body is in a mess. I have a fat stomach and flabby thighs. I have stretch marks on my stomach, thighs, butt, lower back and breasts. .->.<-.

I guess these are what comes with a cute baby...

Veron's To Eat List

2010-08-25T14:40:00.003+08:00

Steak, Medium
Oyster
Mussels
Chilli Crab
Laksa
Mee Siam
Roti Prata
Roti John
Mutton Curry
Nasi Lemak
Char Kuey Tiao
Stingray
Chicken Wine
Soon Kueh
Char Siew Bread
Egg Tart
Chocolate
Ice Cream
Potato Chips
A&W Soft Drink
Iced Lemon Tea
Alcohol (Red wine, White wine, Beer, Just any alcohol...)
Zinger Burger
KFC Chicken, Crispy
Terance, Yummy!

I must have sounded really hungry, eh?

Looking for sponsors for Baby Full Month Gifts~

2010-08-25T14:13:00.010+08:00

Modern Cloth Diapers (3 pcs - Up to 18kg) - S$85

Cute Bedding Set - Sponsored by Mr Lee, Meng Hwee, Derrick, Darren, Wilma, Joey, Kamal & Soe

Beansprout pillow set (3 pcs) with extra covers - Sponsored by Mr Lee, Meng Hwee, Derrick, Darren, Wilma, Joey, Kamal & Soe

Fisherprice Toy (Stacker & Shape Fitter) - S$19.90

Fisherprice Portable Rocker/Chair (Up to 18kg) - Sponsored by Agnes

Baby Carrier Sling (Up to 3 yr old) - Sponsored by Kim, Cindy & Danqing

Fisherprice Rainforest Play Gym - Sponsored by Van & George

10 more days~

2010-08-25T13:36:00.005+08:00

Woah, been a long time since I last blogged.

Being pregnant is definitely not easy. Its really tiring, especially when you put on too much weight (like me).

I feel very tired everyday though I sleep a lot...

I cannot walk much cuz i am so heavy now. My legs threaten to break if I walk too much and they will hurt through the night.

I feel so super hot every moment.

I have heat rash all over my chest and stomach. I have to stop putting any other cream (moisturizer or stretch mark cream)other than my rash cream. And it is VERY hard to resist scratching.

I have super lots of stretch marks on my breasts, thighs, butt and especially on my stomach.

I feel breatheless every now and then.

It is so hard to find a comfortable position to sit or lie down at all.

I am so afraid of eating now even when I am hungry cuz I am so afraid that my baby would grow bigger. FYI, I have put on 20kg and my baby is a whopping 3.4kg on last Saturday. I am really scared that my baby will get stuck while coming out... So I might actually go for C-section... .->.<-.

The only thing that keeps me going is my baby's movements in my stomach. She is really cute! She moves so much and we really feel that she understands what we are saying to her. Everytime I feel down and all, thinking of my baby and feeling her moving inside me just makes me feel that everything is just worth my sacrifices (especially my stretch marks and heat rash).

Of course, ter is also learning to become a better and more supportive husband now. He tries to spend more time with me. He tries to fetch me home from work as much as he could and have dinner with me as much as he could. He would try his best to make me happy and wants to buy the best things for our baby. He tries to read storybook for baby every night and does not complain at all when I wake him up every middle of the night when I am hungry. And when he hugs and kisses me, I felt so loved by him.

Thanks dear for being so supportive and loving. I love you so much. =)

Look at the countdown timer on the right! My baby will be bornt in 10 days time!! I am so excited. We have already bought most of the things we need... =D

Compulsory things to get:

1) ~~Baby Play Pen - Wei Chean~~

2) ~~Baby Stroller - Wei Chean~~

3) ~~Baby Avent Milk Bottles~~
(From Philips Carnival Sale)
(Do not buy from Malaysia, Avent products are much more ex in Malaysia)

4) ~~Baby Avent Pacifiers~~
(From Philips Carnival Sale)
(Do not buy from Malaysia, Avent products are much more ex in Malaysia)

5) Breast Pump - Annie

6) Sterilizer - Annie

7) ~~Nursing Bra~~
(S$3.90 each, from CK Departmental - Chong Pang)

8) ~~Disposable Breast Pad~~
(Tollyjoy, S$6.90 for 48 pcs, from Kiddy Palace)

9) ~~Maternity Pad~~
(Just buy normal type, long (34cm) and heavy flow pads with side gathers, from Malaysia Giant)
(Pads are generally much cheaper in Malaysia)

10) ~~Disposable Cotton Panties~~
(The Slip, 3 packs of 5 for S$11.90, from John Little)

11) ~~Plastic Sheets for my bed~~
(S$9 for 8 pcs, from Taka Baby Fair)

12) ~~Baby Diapers~~
(Mamy Poko NB 52 for RM29.90, from Malaysia Giant)
(Diapers are generally cheaper in Malaysia)

13) ~~Baby Powder & Puff~~
(J&J Powder Twin Pack, S$4.45, from NTUC)
(Powder Container & Puff, less than S$2, from neighbourhood shops)

14) ~~Baby Oil~~
(Palmer's, S$19.90 for a baby lotion and a baby bottom butter, comes with a free orange bag, from Motherhood Exhibition)

15) ~~Baby Shower Foam~~
(Johnson & Johnson, 2 x 750ml for RM20.90, from Malaysia Giant)
(Johnson & Johnson, 2 x 600ml refill for RM 12.90, from Malaysia Jusco)

16) ~~Wet Wipes~~
(2 x 80s for RM9, comes with free box, from Malaysia Giant)

17) ~~Swaddle Cloth~~

18) ~~Soft Towels / Burp Cloths~~
(Gerber, 2 packs of 8 for RM15, from Malaysia Mom's Care)

19) ~~Cloth Diapers~~
(3 Moo Moo Diapers for S$85, each one comes with 2 inserts, from Motherhood Exhibition)

20) ~~Baby Play Gym~~
(Rainforest Fisherprice, S$139.90, from Taka Baby Fair, sponsored by Van & George)

21) ~~Diaper Bag~~

22) ~~Baby Sling~~
(S$75, from Taka Baby Fair, sponsored by Kim, Cindy & Danqing)

23) ~~Traditional Cloth Diapers~~
(10 pcs for S$10+)

Shop, Shop & Shop for Baby & Mummy

2010-06-13T14:06:00.008+08:00

Yesterday ter finally brought me to Malaysia for baby shopping trip!! =D

We bought so many things there! Happy~

I bought so many pink clothes for my baby and she is not even born yet. 0.0 I just cant stop myself from buying pink clothes for her!

Yesterday, I finally bought my maternity pads, baby shower foam, baby diapers, wash cloths, wet wipes and lots of pink clothes. =P

Last weekend, we went to motherhood exhibition. And bought super lots of things too. I bought $300 worth of Palmer's products. 0.0 Lots of cream and butter for stretch marks and also lotion for baby. But I am quite happy with the buy as it is cheaper at the fair and also a very good product. I enjoy rubbing the Tummy Butter on my stomach every night after bathing now. It feels and smells really good! =D

We bought 3 Moo Moo cloth diapers! They look super cute and the colours are so pretty!

We also bought 2 cloth books for baby! And I am going to make more cloth books for baby. =)

We also got baby 3 thick board books from Popular. 2 Touch & Feel books (Little Red Riding Hood & Goldilocks & 3 Bears) and a farm animal book. We try to read Little Red Riding Hood for baby now every night. *Smiles`

I think after all these shopping trips, I am so going to be an expert in where to get cheap baby stuff. =P

Now my wardrobe is going to explode! We seriously need to get a baby cupboard soon. Looking forward to going to Ikea soon. =)

Compulsory things to get:

1) Baby Play Pen - Wei Chean

2) Baby Stroller - Wei Chean

3) ~~Baby Avent Milk Bottles~~
(From Philips Carnival Sale)
(Do not buy from Malaysia, Avent products are much more ex in Malaysia)

4) ~~Baby Avent Pacifiers~~
(From Philips Carnival Sale)
(Do not buy from Malaysia, Avent products are much more ex in Malaysia)

5) Breast Pump - Annie

6) Sterilizer - Annie

7) ~~Nursing Bra~~
(S$3.90 each, from CK Departmental - Chong Pang)

8) Disposable Breast Pad

9) ~~Maternity Pad~~
(Just buy normal type, long (34cm) and heavy flow pads with side gathers, from Malaysia Giant)
(Pads are generally much cheaper in Malaysia)

10) ~~Disposable Cotton Panties~~
(The Slip, 3 packs of 5 for S$11.90, from John Little)

11) Plastic Sheets for my bed

12) ~~Baby Diapers~~
(Mamy Poko NB 52 for RM29.90, from Malaysia Giant)
(Diapers are generally cheaper in Malaysia)

13) Baby Powder & Puff

14) ~~Baby Oil~~
(Palmer's, S$19.90 for a baby lotion and a baby bottom butter, comes with a free orange bag, from Motherhood Exhibition)

15) ~~Baby Shower Foam~~
(Johnson & Johnson, 2 x 750ml for RM20.90, from Malaysia Giant)
(Johnson & Johnson, 2 x 600ml refill for RM 12.90, from Malaysia Jusco)

16) ~~Wet Wipes~~
(2 x 80s for RM9, comes with free box, from Malaysia Giant)

17) Swaddle Cloth

18) ~~Soft Towels / Burp Cloths~~
(Gerber, 2 packs of 8 for RM15, from Malaysia Mom's Care)

19) ~~Cloth Diapers~~
(3 Moo Moo Diapers for S$85, each one comes with 2 inserts, from Motherhood Exhibition)

20) Baby Playing Mat (with ABC)

21) ~~Diaper Bag~~

22) Baby Sling - Annie

23) Traditional Cloth Diapers

Baby Shopping List

2010-05-29T11:05:00.003+08:00

Can you believe it? My baby will be bornt in less than 100 days! 0.0

Yesterday, ter and I went to the Philips Carnival Sale. It started at 9am and we reached at 9am. It was scary! When we reached, there was a super long queue outside the warehouse and I could not see the end of the queue even after the queue started moving for 5 minutes! 0.0

And we finally bought all the avent stuff that we needed. We bought $200 worth of avent baby products there!

Pacifiers, Milk Bottles, Teats, Teethers, Training Mug Handles, Spouts, Storage Cups, Breast Shells... 0.0

I also went to Chong Pang to get my nursing bra at $3.90 each! Super cheap right? Haha. Mothercare's cheapest nursing bra costs $30, kiddy palace's $26. If you go to departmental stores, you can find nursing bras as cheap as $10. But $3.90 is ridiculously cheap right? Lol... I bought 4 at one go yesterday and guess what? I had to buy size 40 (under the persuasion of my mum, I actually wanted to buy 36 but she scolded me crazy). I am super fat now lo. 0.0

Last night, ter and I went through our shopping list again...

Compulsory things to get:
1) Baby Play Pen - Wei Chean
2) Baby Stroller - Wei Chean
3) ~~Baby Avent Milk Bottles~~
4) ~~Baby Avent Pacifiers~~
5) Breast Pump - Annie
6) Sterilizer - Annie
7) ~~Nursing Bra~~
8) Disposable Breast Pad
9) Maternity Pad
10) Disposable Panties?
11) Plastic Sheets for my bed
12) Baby Diapers
13) Baby Powder & Puff
14) Baby Oil
15) Baby Shower Foam
16) Wet Wipes
17) Swaddle Cloth
18) Soft Towels / Burp Cloths
19) Cloth Diapers
20) Baby Playing Mat (with ABC)
21) ~~Diaper Bag~~
22) Baby Sling - Annie

Like more and more things to buy hor? Lolx...

Yesterday my mum was talking to me about confinement. I was so shocked! I cannot touch watch at all for a month! i cannot bath at all! And I cannot even drink water!

And ter say I am going to be a smelly and dehydrated pig for a month. 0.0

How am I going to survive?

Now I am looking forward to baby fairs:

Motherhood Exhibition
Singapore Expo Hall 6B
3 June to 6 June 2010

Young Parents Fiesta
Marina Square Atrium
25 June to 27 June 2010

Takashimaya Baby Fair
27 August to 13 September 2010

Baby buying list

2010-05-17T20:43:00.003+08:00

Everytime I go shopping for baby stuff, I feel like buying so many things!!

But I try hard to stop myself. =P

The room is not ready yet. Once the mahjong table is out and the baby bed is in, then I guess I can start buying.

Even so, I am afraid that after I bought those stuff, people will give them to me, so I am still thinking hard what are the things I really need to buy and people will not give them to me. You know, things like nursing bras. LOL.

Even baby clothes I don't dare to buy too much. As Annie said that she will pass them to me. Plus, people kept saying there is no need to buy too many baby clothes as the baby will outgrow their clothes very fast.

Compulsory things to get:
1) Baby Bed (Getting from WeiChean & Pelicia?)
2) Baby Trolley
3) Baby Avent Milk Bottles Set (c/w Nipples and Bottle Brush)
4) Baby Pacifiers
5) Diapers
6) Wet Wipes
7) Baby Powder & Puff
8) Nursing Bra
9) Diaper Bag
10) Baby Sling?
11) Baby Playing Mat (with ABC)
12) Baby Shower Foam
13) Hooded Towels
14) Swaddle Cloth

Not sure what else. 0.0

Baby Makings

2010-04-30T20:17:00.004+08:00

Ever since I knew that I am pregnant, I have been so excited. I wanted to make hand-made stuff for my baby - toys, clothes, etc...

I have been searching on the net on the things I want to do, bought some felt, still shopping for cloth... Started cutting and sewing...

And I finally finished my first project!

My first pair of baby booties! Not for my baby, but for J-lyn's baby boy! Its meant for 3-6 months old. Really hope that she will like them.

I used fabric paint to make the sole anti-slip!

I am trying to make some birds for my baby mobile.

Moon and star for my baby mobile. I was too anxious to close up the star so I just stuffed the scrap felt into the star (I seriously need to get cotton wool so I can close up my stuff-ies).

Happy~

My Baby is a Baby Girl!

2010-04-30T19:07:00.003+08:00

My 22 weeks old baby is a girl! =)

It was confirmed on our last visit to Dr Adrian.

Although I have been wishing that my baby is a girl, I felt a gush of saddness when i was told that my baby is a girl.

My tears started flowing down when we got out of the clinic.

I may be very silly but I knew ter always wanted a boy. So I felt that I have let him down.

But ter consoled me and told me it was not my fault, cuz the egg is always the neutral party, its the sperm that determined the gender of the baby.

He is so sweet and nice. =)

Now that I am pregnant, big and fat, ter has become more caring and sweet. I become depressed and cry easily, and he is always there to hug me and tell me everything is ok. I became very self-conscious of my size and look, and he told me that I still look very pretty although I am pregnant. And he knew that I am always hungry, so he is always asking if I want to eat. Whenever I wake up at night feeling hungry, he would get a cup of warm milk for me without any complaints. I feel so fortunate. =)

We have been together for 5 years now. But I still feel so in love with him. And I really hope that he loves me as much too. =)

Happy birthday dear. I love you so much. Hope our baby will be borned happy and healthy. =)

My Baby Started Kicking Me on Tuesday!!! =D

2010-04-10T13:22:00.003+08:00

Yes! My baby started kicking me on Tuesday! Hooray!

And i initially thought that it was just my stomach muscles twitching (like eyes muscles twitching, you know...). Until Kim told me that its my baby kicking me. =)

And my baby has been kicking me quite often ever since then. =D

My baby is 19 weeks old already. =)

As for me, I puke less. And my appetite improved. Tremendously. No joke. I am hungry like most of the time and I eat super lots.

Breakfast example - After I ate 8 slices of bread and 2 cups of milo, I still felt hungry.

Lunch example - If I have soup (lotus soup, pig stomach soup, etc...) in the past, I used to just eat half a bowl of rice. Now, I finish EVERYTHING in the soup, the WHOLE bowl of rice and a THICK slice of egg (with vegetables fillings in it). I still felt hungry after that.

Dinner example - Once, I cooked mee tai mak soup with lots of ingredients (lots of vegetables, lots of mushrooms, fish cake, tofu) and I finished everything after ter gave up (he was too full). Then we went to catch "Clash of the Titans", and I ate a cup corn and half of ter's nachos (usually I only eat a maximum of 5 pieces). After the movie, I was super hungry again. So I ate 1 and a half mangoes and a big cup of milk. I told ter I better go to bed, or I will become hungry again. 0.0

I used to have leftovers, now... And Kim says that the amount I am eating is very scary. Well, I guess my baby is a monster. 0.0

And my monster baby craves for spicy food. Friends who know me should know I seldom take spicy food, or couldn't really take very spicy food. Now, I want to eat spicy food most of the time. And my tolerance level for spicy-ness is higher now. Things I think are spicy last time might not be spicy at all to me now! Laksa, mee siam, tom yam, curry, etc... And fried stuff like curry puff. These are really not what I usually eat. I usually eat vegetables and soupy stuff like mee soup. So, my baby's appetite must have taken after ter (he needs like a minimum 3 plates of chili for a meal).

I am becoming bigger, Agnes and Kim say I am bigger than what I should be. Perhaps due to my huge eating habits now?

And I was just beginning to miss my baby. We used to visit the doctor twice a month. Now its once a month and I feel that I have not seen my baby for so so long! Luckily my baby started kicking. At least i know my baby is ok. =)

Will blog again soon~

I am expecting!!! =D

2010-03-06T12:39:00.003+08:00

Finally, I can announce this great news to the whole world.

My baby is 13 weeks old inside me! =)

Well, how we got to know the news is really a touching story (to me).

A few days before New Year, I became very sick. Every night, my whole body ached and felt feverish. I had to sleep like super early. I just thought that I was too tired.

On New Year Eve, me, ter and my family went to Hilton for a night's stay. We actually wanted to watch the fireworks together but by the time it was 7-8pm, I was so sick, I just went to bed. My concerned mum came over and asked me what happened. I just told her I felt very sick and it has been like that for the past few days. Then she asked me, "Are you pregnant?". I told her I do not know and just fell asleep.

Come New Year's day. My mum and I were talking on the bed whilst the others were still sleeping. Once my dad woke up, my mum said to him "Daddy, come help Ah Mei feel her pulse. i think she is pregnant." My dad did that and he said "Yah, you are most probably pregnant." And my mum was so happy and said congrats to me. =) Then she mentioned to get a test kit to confirm the pregnancy.

I went to find ter and lie on top of him (he was still sleeping). He woked up and I said to him "Happy New Year, I might be pregnant.". I smiled at him and he smiled back after looking a bit surprised. He said "This must be the best New Year present I ever had." =)

And the first thing my mum did was to ban all my high heels and on that day, made me buy a pair of flats. 0.0

We were all so happy on that day.

And the following Sunday, I tested positive (pregnant, I mean). And ter broke the news to his parents. We also told my parents that we confirmed the results. Everyone was thrilled. And I was banned by ter's parents to do most things and step into the kitchen.

I have heard so many stories and realised that everyone's pregnancy is different. For me, I just ad 4 works to describe.

1) Old
I felt old because most of the time I am so, so tired. I had to sleep super early every night. And I will fall sick very easily. Body aches often. Once, my knee hurts so much for a couple of days. My gynae said that its because I am heavier (but in fact I was not, my tummy wasn't even showing then). The only solution, he said, was to rest my legs more, try not to walk too much or climb the stairs. 0.0

2) Sick
I fell sick easily. And even if I wasn't sick, I felt sick. Every morning, I had to go through 3 minutes of vomitting. Sometimes, things came out, sometimes, nothing came out. And when it comes to eating food, there are so many things to avoid. Alcohol, tea (English or Chinese), coffee (luckily I don't really drink coffee), soft drinks (scientific research shows that drinking too much soft drinks during pregnancy leads to hyperactive kids), cold drinks, pineapple (which I seldom eat), watermelon (which I also seldom eat), oranges, kang kong, cabbage (Kim say this will lead to air in the stomach), chinese cabbage, bitter melon, raw shellfish (meaning no raw oysters...), raw or partially-cooked eggs, raw or undercooked meat (no steak or sushi), and the list goes on and on. I also had to avoid oily food, fried food and food with strong smell and taste. They destroy my appetite and I can just vomit everything out after I ate them.

3) Puberty
Oh well, I am going through my 2nd phase of puberty. Breakouts!!! On my face and my back. I never had breakouts on my back before so I am quite upset about it. And my breasts are bigger and my bras barely fit me now. And some of my clothes are too tight now, at my breast area and also my tummy recently.

4) Depression
Sometimes, I cannot help it but all the negative thoughts just come to me. I try not to think so much but there is nothing much I can do about it. And sometimes, I cannot sleep at night no matter how tired I am. My gynae says it is because of my hormone changes (it seems like hormones are the cause of everything to my gynae). Sometimes, I just want to stay at home and lie on my bed and do not move. Sometimes, I just wish that it would rain. Cannot help but feeling sad. I cry super easily.

BUT, everytime I visit the gynae and see my baby during the scans, it just brightens me up again. No matter how sick or sad I am, whenever I see my baby, I just cannot help it but smile. =) I feel that I must go on for my baby.

The heartbeat, the waving of hands and kicking of legs. My baby just looks like an angel.

And I just feel that it is all worth it. =)

Now that I have passed my first trimester, I begin to feel much better now. Less vomitting. And I don't feel that tired now.

I just hope that my baby will be bornt soon and that my baby will be healthy and happy. I just cannot wait for my baby to be bornt. =)

Just want to say thanks to everyone around me who have been helping me out and taking care of me for the past 2 months.

And thanks to ter who has become so much more caring nowadays. =D

Will post the scan pictures when I have time!

My Big Day

2010-01-23T19:56:00.005+08:00

Hi all, finally I am online to write about my big day.

I know, I know, its like almost 3 months and everyone is complaining about me not uploading my pictures and etc... Now, I have to say sorry because its really busy for me, after the wedding and honeymoon, I had to cope with my work (after taking leave for a couple of weeks) and adjust my lifestyle since I moved into Ter's house. Luckily, Ter's parents are very accomodating to me. =) And we took super lots of time to choose from so many wedding photos (I am really sick of looking at photos now...)

Great news. I have just uploaded my pictures on to Facebook. =D (I tried uploading in blogspot but it just doesn't happen! So I decided just to upload my favourite one.)

Although not everything is perfect on that day, I am still glad this day happened. Everyone liked the decorations at Hilton and my wedding dresses. I am so happy to have made this big decision to make my wedding red. And people were saying how good the dinner was, especially the house wine provided by Hilton.

Of course, the people to thank, for making this happen. My family members and ter's family members were very supportive. It was a tiring and draining procedure and they stood by us. I could feel how reluctant my parents were to let me go. And I am thankful that they love me so much.

The brothers and sisters. Wei Chean, Cho Seng, Kok Siong and Siyi. Vanessa, Sok, Yun Fong, Jing Min and Esther.

Special mention to Cho Seng, who spent a lot of time on our video before our wedding and on our wedding day. Although he had to fly off on our Wedding evening to Thailand, he rushed out our day ceremony video just before he flew off.

Special mention to Wei Chean who made everything happen so nicely and smoothly.

And of course, special mention to my best friend, Vanessa. She supported me throughout and consoled me when I felt down and out. She helped me with all the preparations, corsages, my love contract, the sexy bikini for ter and all. She spent many nights with me. I am so glad to have her in my life.

Also want to thank my colleague, Kim. She is like a big sister, my consultant. Always guiding me along, not only for work but also in life. She gave me suggestions and prevented me from making mistakes (you know mistakes that will make the elders unhappy for life). Lol.

Last but not least, everyone who came and made this big day happen. =D

Oh well, so many people asked us about our honeymoon. We went to Korea and we didn't really like it that much. There were nothing much to see, nothing much to buy and the food really sucked. Perhaps, we have been to so many nicer places, Korea was nothing much. But it was still good for a getaway, after all the hassle and just the 2 of us. =)

And of course, my life after marriage. It was really busy for me. Only Saturday for me to rest. Sunday, I would cook lunch for my parents-in-law and in the evening, I would return to my parents home to accompany them for dinner. So good so far for now.

Dear, maybe sometimes it is hard for me, maybe sometimes I may be wilful and say that I want to go back home, but I know that you understand that I am trying hard to adjust to a life which is totally different. Thank you my dear, for being so understanding, so caring and always being there for me. I love you. =)

Another day in Msia with Ter and Kb

2009-07-18T11:35:00.003+08:00

It's been a long time since I have blogged... Again... =) No worries folks, I am still alive and kicking.

Been really busy with work, life and wedding preparations.

Renovation is almost done, still lacking a dressing table, a TV console, shoe racks and some display showcase to put some of my precious moments figurines in.

Still much more wedding preparations to be done. Hotel theme and food is settled. Wedding gowns has been chosen. Wedding album still in the makings (haven't settled on the album design). Guests lists are not out yet. The Guo-Da-Li day is not yet here and the stuff are not prepared yet. Wedding cards are not printed yet too... >.< What else have I missed out...?

Yesterday was a busy but fun day. We went to choose my wedding gowns for the actual day. It was so paiseh as I had to let kb see me in my actual day gown... Haha, wedding gowns are finally settled and I am happy. =)

We went to play golf next. Ter and kb played 18 holes while I played 9 holes. I am still not confident of my stamina yet so decided to just play 9 holes. And I won S$100 from ter!!! He didn't believe that I am able to hit the ball across the huge lake and said that if I could, he will give me S$100. And my ball did fly over the lake!!! =D

We then went to Hui Le's house to borrow his guitar hero set as today we will be having a Wii gathering. We went for a seafood feast at Tai-Zi-Lou. The 3 of us ate geoduck till we want to puke as the geoduck was over 2kg!! We managed to finish it but we are so sick of it already... Then at night, I had diarrhoea (same for ter). Think our stomach cannot stand so much seafood / geoduck... But kb is fine though, i suppose he got strong stomach. heh...

Hopefully we can get to play guitar hero later. Cuz Benjamin's Wii doesn't want to read the guitar hero CD. So disappointing.

Alright, will TRY to blog again soon. =)

Never an easy affair

2009-05-11T13:02:00.004+08:00

Wedding is never an easy affair. And I am beginning to feel it.

So many things to do, so little time. And it is so hard to get the understanding and approval we seek.

I wonder, will we be blissful?

There are really times when I feel like calling off the wedding. Maybe we should give each other more time. But is it worth while now that we have put in so much money and effort?

Everyone has to understand that no one in this world is perfect and we cannot do everything. We have our own roles and duties.

Mine is to work and bring home the money. To face all the stress at work, to keep our finances healthy. After work, I have to source for renovation stuff with ter or sit down with him to decide, which lighting to buy, which sink to choose, what colour to paint the house, etc...

Ter is to monitor the renovation work and keep me informed of the progress and the money spent.

That is how our weekdays were spent.

Weekends? Sourcing, sourcing and sourcing. I was so tired I felt like a zombie.

But I pushed on.

Who can see that I was trying so hard? Who can understand that we cannot be everywhere at all times doing everything?

If you think that we do not care and if you do not understand, I sincerely feel that this wedding should not happen.

You do not know how upset we feel because of the things you said.

I do not mind quitting my job and stay at home to help out, but who is going to earn the money?

And it made our day yesterday, so bad, I did not want to go for our photoshoot. I do not see the point. Of going. At all.

I had to smile so much I never did in my entire life, with such a sad heart inside me.

And in one day I felt the four major emotions running through my blood. But why, I had to fake the happy ones?

I hated my hair; so many things I am irritated about, I do not know whether it was because of my already frustrated mind's doing.

Still, I hope the photos will turn out well, if not I am so going to kick the makeup artist's balls.

I always thought that I will be happy just because I am with the one I love, but things are not happening the way I expected.

For ter I gave up so many things. For ter I did so many things.

I am young, and I gave up my youth. I am trying to learn, I am trying so hard. I am not complaining. But can you please look at me?

Will I be the happiest bride I imagined myself to be?

May my tears fall not for nothing.

Come back soon...

2009-03-08T21:31:00.002+08:00

Ter is finally coming back from South Africa on this Thursday. Its been only like 11 days? But I am missing him so much, I feel like dying.

And I am finally recovering. How can someone be down from flu and cough for 12 days (except for me)? Even though I try so hard to sleep (but I can't cuz I miss ter so much and have headaches)... I am still a bit sick but already quite well as compared to last week.

I just hope to see ter soon. Miss him so much...

Get Well Soon Merlion

2009-03-03T08:35:00.003+08:00

Today on my way to work on the bus, the radio was reporting that our Merlion got struck by lightning and is now under renovation.

When the bus went by the Merlion at Fullertion, everyone looked at the Merlion covered with blue cloth.

Get well soon and start puking, Mr Merlion.

Some Random Photos

2009-02-07T11:25:00.007+08:00

Having to upload pictures to blogspot is a pain in the neck. Everytime I finish uploading, I don't have the time to write anything... -.- Yes yes, I have been neglecting my blog for so long. This entry is almost a month overdue (Its 26th Feb 2009 today)... I just can't find time to blog nowadays. I guess working has ate up most of my time. But I still like working more than studying.

For those who are thinking why I am blogging now (its a thursday today) since I am supposed to be working tmr, I AM SICK, again... I have been sick since tuesday night and i regretted going to work yesterday... I didn't feel that bad yesterday morning so I thought I should go to work and clear the things I needed to clear so much... And it turned out so bad, I even infected my boss... 0.0 This is super bad...

And when I visited the clinic today, the locum doctor (Dr Ho was not working today...) gave me so many medications (5 medicines) and chalked up my bill to over S$40... And I only saw him for less than 5 minutes. And I told ter I would go to the polyclinic in future if Dr Ho is not around. Argh.

No, I should have visited the doctor yesterday and skipped work. I wouldn't have pass the virus to my boss then and would have seen Dr Ho... Mm, I should stop thinking so much. I really had so much to clear yesterday and had to even make ter wait an hour till 7pm to fetch me from work. Yesterday was chaotic. Stop thinking and rest. 0.0

Find below long overdued photos:

Expo stadium to watch Ling Zi Xiang's concert. Had some videos but photos wasn't really good enough.

Us playing around with the camera before the concert starts. Just wanted to add that Lin Zi Xiang was really good. 2 hours of non-stop singing and his voice is really powerful. =)

I love giving Rainie manicure & pedicure. So clean & neat right? =D

She is looking so pretty after the manicure, pedicure treatment~

Experimenting how to make Roasted Meat with my mummy.

DIY-ed Christmas Cards~

Last minute shopping at J8 with lots of buzzing around.

Van at Shokudo, Raffles City

Delicious Food!!!

Zuxian Kai-Dong-ing

Van trying to eat the gingerbread house

Me!

Van having fun at Carls Junior, Plaza Singapura

Requested by Van to do this ugly pose. LOL. That's all for now. =)

Office Fun

2009-02-07T11:18:00.002+08:00

I have been working in Bezel for more than 6 months now. Time really flies. Though there are always frustrations and whatever... But I am still happy. With all the jokes and nice colleagues around~ =)

Kim & Me

We are happy as we are having our "Happy Drink"! Really perks up our day in the office. =)

Kim & Cindy

U-Boat Birthday Party - 5th Dec 2008

2009-01-18T19:15:00.005+08:00

We had our U-Boat 1st Birthday Party in ZIRCA and we are proud to be the first event hosted in ZIRCA after its opening. The theme for the night was Mafia. We had Utt as our U-Boat "spokesperson". Kit Chan & husband also came. The following pictures are from my camera and are only taken before the event. =)

Zirca Mega Club

Kim & I

Stylo U-Boat Car

Thousands of Feet Slide

Xavier, who loves to take photos

Lyn & Xavier

Me & Xavier

Shop Managers: Xavier & Thomas

The DJ with all the Bling Bling

Xavier with our U-Boat Background

U-Boat Nametag

ZIRCA deco

Xavier with our goodie bags
Formal Sales Staff Photo

Informal!

Thomas outside ZIRCA

Xavier outside ZIRCA

Lyn & Me outside ZIRCA

Bezel Sale - November 08

2009-01-18T15:30:00.002+08:00

Just managed to find my camera cable, so here are the pictures I have missed...

For Bezel November Sale 2008:

The letters SALE were painted by my darling ter!

Closeup on letter "A"

Handmade SALE board... Silver stuff drawn by me!

Xavier showing off his fake cigar used to help him quit smoking.

So real, right?

Sale Board~

People in the shop``

Merry Christmas, Belated...

2008-12-28T02:59:00.003+08:00

Haven't been updating my blog for a while, can't seem to find my camera cable, didn't really have the time to like even on my laptop, have been buzzing around trying to find Christmas gifts and all...

Merry Belated Christmas to everyone. A little disappointed not meeting up some close friends these Christmas. I know I usually am not around for Christmas... This is the first time, I guess. But still, having prepared gifts and no one to give them to. The same old stories happen again and again.

I finally accompanied ter for the first time to golf-ing. With his two cousins. I only drove the buggy and got bitten by all the mosquitoes. But seeing ter so happy, I decided (like really) to learn golf (after so much persuasion from ter). And there we go again, buying all the golf-ing clothes and what-nots. Having the budget constraints that we have (plus the money we need to put into our wedding), I still went for it cuz' I seldom see ter so happy. Oh well, ter only loves golf and mahjong... And maybe me?

These few days, other than shopping for Christmas, we went around looking for Bridal Shops and Packages for our Photo Shoot and gowns. It is a bit hard as, I am the first of all my friends to get married and we don't really have an idea of what we really wanted. Plus, ter got pissed off by pushy and the dirty hard-selling tactics which ended up in bad attitudes when we didn't sign up. It was quite bad and we were kind of tired too. I guess, we really need to search up on the internet and look at some bridal magazines. We do have a few choices in mind already, but I would like to explore more before really committing.

Everything really adds up to quite a lump sum of money and I am getting a bit worried right now. I really hope everything goes well, for now...

Bezel Sale - Up to 80% Discount

2008-11-19T09:20:00.008+08:00

Hi guys, Bezel will be having a sale this weekend.

I will be stationed at Raffles City Shopping Centre!

Do come and look out for some great buys!!!

Escape to Africa!!

2008-11-15T19:23:00.005+08:00

Ter is finally back! =D

Back on 13 Nov (Thurs) morning at 4am.

It was such a heart-warming sight at the airport with families and girlfriends all around. After a while, guys just started flowing out into the duty-free shop as all of us try to look out for the "man" we were waiting for.

I am just so glad that he is back. =)

Spent the whole of thursday with him, we went to watch Quantum of Solace. Although it sucked but we enjoyed ourselves. I had fun. Cuz ter was with me.

Fri was great. Had dinner with ter's NS guys. Dinner after the exercise. Everyone was fun, the steamboat was GOOD. I havent eaten so much for steamboat, my stomach is huge now. =P

Today, we went for massage and then to Orchard for Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa. I love the show!!!!

I saw this super cute figurine for wedding and I really love it so much!

I asked ter "If you marry me, will you be so happy?"

He said "Yah."

I asked "Will your mouth be bigger then his?"

He said "Yah."

So I said "I wana see!"

... ... ...

Today at Cineleisure, this band was singing. They sing really well.

Madagascar 2!!!!! =D

Now ter might be going to South Africa for reservist next February... 0.0

2 more days...

2008-11-10T22:43:00.000+08:00

I am getting all excited! =D

Do you prefer a flip-phone or a normal phone?

2008-11-08T23:37:00.003+08:00

I remembered those times during my JC years... One of my friends asked me "Do you prefer a flip-phone or a normal phone?"

Then, my answer was that I longed for a flip-phone. Because it is so cool and trendy and pretty and... You know, anything that is good. A normal phone then was... pretty normal.

For that quiz, if one chooses a flip-phone, one is materialistic and only cares about the appearance of his/her partner; if one chooses a normal phone, one cares more about the internal beauty.

Oh well, I guess I was pretty superficial when I was young. I used to look at cute guys, chasing cute guys around, making a fool out of myself and even ended up hurting inside. I was young.

And as I started to grow up, I realised that almost everyone around me desires for "flip-phones". Drooling over the hunks/babes in school, getting the latest and coolest gadgets, buying branded bags and wearing anything that is "IN", without really thinking at all.

Is he really a nice guy? Is that suitable for me? Nope, no questions asked.

And people started to find me wierd.

When they ask me whether that guy is cute, I would say:
Cute guys really don't exist in our real world /
You know, different people have different taste /
I haven't seen a cute guy for ages /
No one is really cute in my eyes...

When they ask me which phone do I like and would want to buy next, I would reply:
Any phone as long as I could call and sms with it...

When they ask me if I like that top because its so in trend now, I would tell them:
No (if I don't like it), I don't really follow the fashion. I follow my heart and wear what I like...

Even if people says that my top / my dress / the way I clip my hair looks wierd, I would just say, I don't really care 'cause I like it.

I mean, obviously I like it before I could buy /do it, right? I don't really get influenced by people that easily. I listen but I still have my own stand.

My CEO said, even if one million people say its nice and one stood out and say its ugly, you would feel so uneasy and keep thinking about it. Why?

If you yourself think that its nice, its enough.

We are human beings who have a mind of our own. We can think for ourselves. Yes, we can seek opinions but we should have our own stand. And we must be confident enough to stand by what we believe in.

And that is why I never follow the fashion or trends.

And also why I fell in love with ter.

He is so ordinary. So normal. Un-romantic. Fair and fat. Snores. Forgetful. Breaks his promises. Does not understand me (after more than 3 years). Does not know exactly what I want. I really hate myself for falling in love with him.

And that makes him the only person in the world who can tame me.

I used to like hitting and biting a lot. But I changed because of him. I listen to him and want to please him. I want to marry him and stay with him forever. I really love him.

And as I told Adrian, I would never betray ter as I have not met any guys who can make me want to give ter up. I do not want to risk losing him, at all.

And yes, I admit I can still be tempted, I admit I might still lust for someone else... But its all in my heart and mind.

And that is my stand. No matter which other guy stands before me, no matter how rich or cute or romantic or whatever, I would still choose ter.

Strange Feelings

2008-11-01T19:02:00.003+08:00

Almost 2 weeks have passed. Ter will be back in another 1 and a half week.

I feel kind of weird. Everything just fell in place so naturally. Graduating, getting a job, getting married... Without much thought... Or even a proposal.

And yet I am pushing so hard to get my parents' approval, running around to find the ideal hotel, and finally, signed the contract, alone. Everything just seemed so un-real.

Though ter kept saying he would propose to me by year end, it just seemed strange. 'Cause we are already definitely getting married. I can't say "No", right?

Oh well, perhaps I am already getting pre-marital blues. Having so much to think, and so much to do. Will I really be blissful?

My parents are starting to feel that they are losing me. My dad stroked my head and looked at me so gently while we were watching tv. And it kinda hurt my heart. My mum kept saying that she is afraid of what I will face after I get married. Need to work and have babies, do the house chores and face the in-laws. After all, I am still so young and the adult world is so complicated.

But I believe that all is well. As much as I want to stay with my parents, I long to have a official and decent life with ter too. He has waited for me for so long, been such a terrific boyfriend, slept on the sofa for nights, fetching me to school and work every day, what's more I should ask for?

And I am trying hard too. Been trying to pack my messy old room for a couple of days already. Throwing things out which I haven't been able to for so long. Just because I am getting married. I need to clear my old junk. The good old memories which are only memories now. People who have drifted away, people who were not as close to me as before. The new house wouldn't be able to keep them all (if we manage to get a new house even). Further, ter doesn't like my cluttered room really (though he doesn't say it out). And oh, I even applied a day off so that I can welcome him back home in the middle of the night and accompany him the whole day.

Oh, how I miss that man...

Alicia promised she will be back for my wedding. I wonder if Ruth will be back. I just hope everything will go well for now.

Getting Married

2008-10-30T21:38:00.000+08:00

I am officially getting married on 2nd Oct 2009! =D

Missing Ter...

2008-10-24T23:38:00.002+08:00

Ter flew to Australia for reservist on Monday... 4 days have passed and I miss him loads...

18 more days before I get to see him again...

Oh well, luckily I am occupied with lots of work, which is helping me with all the distractions.

Ter has been very sweet too, calling me everyday.

Finally, we have moved to our new office at SGX. And hopefully, we will get to tidy up the place on Tuesday.

Let me happily enjoy the long weekend and Happy Deepavali. After this weekend, I will only need to be lonely for another 2 weekends.

Missing you lots, my love...

Ying Xian's Full Month

2008-10-04T11:28:00.006+08:00

14 September - was Ying Xian's full month celebration... It was an early and long day for us, with endless crowds of people flowing in to our house to share our joy. Pictures shown are only the preparations.

Wakey up...

Let's see who will have the last laugh...

Grandma ready for some action

Some toilet papers around the neck and chest...

Grandpa in the action

The father in the action

Meanwhile, the mother and I managed to set up the rocking chair for the baby

Oops, the baby pooped...

Washing the botak head with some pomelo leaves

Bathing time when YingXian started to cry loudly and shake violently

Gosh, I can't stand it, so I left the room and saw my cute Rainie sitting quietly in one corner.

My Rainie is still the cutest and the guai-est. =D

Oh well, she looks pretty after the "makeover"

Proud grandparents

Happy one month, Ying Xian~~

Biotherm's Top Prize - F1 Package

2008-10-04T00:00:00.003+08:00

19th September - It was Biotherm's Tangs Party. Not really a party. But there were goody bags, promotions and lucky draws. I signed up for Lyn and myself and we went there to get our Biotherm supplies.

A few days later, I got a call from Biotherm, telling me that I won the top prize for the draw: An F1 package, inclusive of 2 F1 walkabout pass, 2 Singapore Flyer ride tickets and 2 Singapore Flyer Bubble Lounge entry passes, all valid for the final day of the race, which is the actual race itself (28th September 2008).

I was darn lucky. In my whole life, I only won 2 lucky draws (I think...). My first was an Ayumi Hamasaki giant poster (which still is hanging on my room wall) together with a Kose lippie.

Ter and I were all ready to go. But after much consideration, we decided to let the tickets go. One of the reason was that we were really not party animals. And our tickets to the VIP Bubble Lounge with a VIP Party going on inside would really be quite boring for us. Moreover, there will always be other chances to view the race in future. And I was not particularly interested in watching the cars just zooming by one by one. Also, we could earn some money! Why not!? =)

Oh well, my income now is not particularly high. Plus ter is still not unemployed. Which is one of the reason why I am slogging and teaching tuition almost everyday, just to earn more money for our future.

In conclusion, we sold the whole package. Not really for a high price. But we are happy. =D

The tickets.

A picture with the passes before I part with them.

Azimuth's Roboto Event

2008-10-03T23:48:00.002+08:00

30 September - It was Azimuth's Roboto Launch at the Singapore Art Museum. As my company is a retailer of Azimuth's watches, we are part of the event too. Our sales staff helped them sell their watches on that day.

The invitation card

The inside of the card. I was supposed to edit some parts of the invitation... =P

After all work was done, my desk was in a mess...

On the actual day. The roboto presentation. You can see a purple robot dancing on the screen.

If you can see, infront of the screen, there are some models dancing.

A close up of a model dancing robot dance.

The fountain at the museum. There is also a buffet.

Chloe & Lyn

Me, Lyn and Chloe.

I had fun. =D

FHM Schaumburg Event

2008-10-03T23:13:00.004+08:00

12th September - It was FHM's annual event to announce its International TOP 100 Sexiest. One of my company's watch (Schaumburg) was one of the sponsor of the event, hence I was part of the event, representing my company... It was a night full of sexy gals, celebraties, booze and drama. I saw Utt, Andrea Fonseka (who got number 1), Xia Xue (who got number 53 i think...), Elyn Chong (who was one of the top. She is Lyn's friend and has acted in Switched / 幸运星 as Jing Jing), etc...

FHM Wall of Fame

Xavier displaying the watches in the fish tank.

Damn cool right? Schaumburg watches are for the divers.

The blue watch is standing!!! 0.0

I love how cool it looks.

Xavier with his artpiece.

Chloe & Lyn

Lyn & Me

Instant photo taken during the event. Xavier, Me and the fish tank.

Instant photo: Chloe, Xavier and Me with our huge Schuamburg poster.

I had fun. =)

Baby Fun~

2008-09-22T23:30:00.002+08:00

My niece, YingXian aka Peanut, is really a bother. I think she doesn't really like me. Everytime I carry her, she cries her head off. And its really irritating, plus I am not really a very patient person. But she really likes it when ter carries her. And people says its because ter is fat and has lots of cushion... -.-

This is my cute boyfriend with cute Peanut (cute only when she's not crying).

Now the dog (Rainie) is in the picture. Rainie is quite Gan Jiong about the baby especially when she cries. Look how loving ter is, trying to play with the baby... =D

Ter looks so cute when he yawns!!

Looking at the baby...

So fatherly, right?

Peanut doing a stretch`

-.-?

Baby Peanut looks so cute...

I think my boyfriend looks cuter... =)

Scrapbooking Fun`

2008-09-22T23:13:00.003+08:00

Van & I finally meet up for some scrapbooking fun. We have signed up for A Beautiful Mess Special Edition 1 in MWL together~

Van3 scrapbooking happily

After the course, we went around the shop AGAIN. I was so attracted to these cute little spiders which costs a bomb! I actually wanted to buy but Van3 says she will do them for me!!! =D And oh, looking at all the cute Halloween stuff in the shop, Van3 and I decided that we should have a Halloween party. Right, Van3? =P

And so I was telling Ter and he was saying, so you guys will be going around saying Twi-e-twi! I was like, what the hell is Twi-e-twi? And I realized he was trying to say "Trick or treat" instead. And I taught him to say "Treat or treat" for a couple of days before he can really say it properly with all the pronounciation correct. Oh boy, I have such a cute boyfriend... *wink`

YunFong's 23rd Birthday

2008-09-22T23:07:00.004+08:00

YunFong's 23rd birthday, we went to Vivocity for Italian dinner. It was fun, meeting up the whole gang after so long.

The whole gang. Without flash, so its a bit dark and blur... But the lighting is nicer. =)

Girls only, with flash. A bit bright eh?

Looking forward to the Christmas gathering. =D

Ruth's back... For a while`

2008-09-22T22:45:00.004+08:00

Ruth WAS back for a while. We went to Breeks in Suntec for a nice and long... and comical... and fun dinner together... With leaking roof and funny jokes and all. Then we walked over for the fireworks which we waited for like sooooo darn long, till my bladder almost burst. But, I had a great time. =) Below are some of the pictures I have and like...

Lionel threatening Shiva to give a tobacco blowjob?

Me & Van3

Ruth, Van3 & Me~

Me & Van @ Breeks` The thing I like about my company is that there is not much of a dress code (as long as not too casual and revealing) + friday is dress-down day (= jeans day)!

Really love this picture with everyone in it!!!

Hope to meet up soon again... =)

Babies Day!

2008-08-31T21:33:00.002+08:00

17th August 2008, was the day when the NAtional Day Rally took place. It was also the day when Singapore won a silver Olympic medal with the girls table tennis team. It was the day when Kayden (Wei Chean and Pelicia's son) had his full month party. And the day when YingXian (my Kor, Andy and Annie's daughter) was borned.

My fave pic of Kayden

Wei Chean trying to make Kayden burp

A happy father and a sleepy baby

Wei Chean commented that his son likes to make bubbles with his mouth like a crab because we has a crab feast just the day before his birth

YingXian's birth document

Baby YingXian

Excited grandparents

Me & Baby YingXian

Baby YingXian & grandparents

Huggie by grandparents

Huggie by me~

YingXian & Pappy, Mummy

YingXian & Grandparents

Cutie~

Mummy & Baby`

Now I also feel like having a baby soon... =X

Steamboat~

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

One fine day, we decided to eat steamboat... After steamboat, we decided to camwhore~

Sok's sian face and my bu shuang face...

Yunfong & JingMin

Licking good~

Sok`

-.-

Yunfong~

Blur..

We started camwhoring in groups of 3...

That's all folks~

New Job, New Beginning

2008-08-05T21:17:00.004+08:00

I didn't have time to blog nowadays, and might not have enough time to blog too in future.

Previously, I have passed my M5 and M9 exams. I almost joined Prudential. Although I very much wanted to join the company, I was quite demoralised. Even close friends were relatively surprised to hear that I wanted to join the industry. Most of them said things like "Huh? Are you sure you want to go into insurance?", "Orh, sell insurance ah...", etc... It was quite upsetting to get rejections from friends even before I step into the industry.

Anyway, for those who do not know, I have gotten a new job. It was all very rushed. 2 Mondays earlier, I went for the interview. Then 1 Monday earlier, I was offered the job and started working on the following Wednesday.

I have already started working for a few days. My new company is Bezel, a watch retailer and club for watch collectors. I was based in Raffles City's shop on Wednesday and Thursday. It was great fun. I learnt about the watches sold in the shop and the store procedures. On Friday, I was based in Wheelock Place' shop. As it was retail hours, I had to reschedule all my tuition. Yeeks..

From yesterday, I started working in the office. Have my own desk, my own phone, my own desktop, etc... =D I have learnt a lot and there is a lot to do. This job, is very different from Recruit Express. I feel important in this office. I feel confident in this office. And everyone is very warm and close. I really like my colleagues. =D

So this week, from Monday till Thursday, I have tuition after work cuz I had to reschedule last week's tuition to this week + this week's tuition. And today, I rushed out from work as I was running late for tuition and I haven't even finish my work... And when I step into the MRT, my tuition kid mum called to cancel the tuition as the girl is sick. 0.0 Oh well, so I went to Northpoint to walk walk and then back home to rest. Seems like Northpoint is undergoing a big renovation project.

Last Saturday, we celebrated Zuzz bday at Sembawang with a BBQ. I had great fun. Hope to meet up more often. =D

I feel so tired... Its going to be an intense week. Looking towards Friday. I took off as my parents, me, ter, ter's dad and my parents' friends are going to Genting for National Day / the weekend. So it will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Genting. Then the office will be closed on Monday too. So I will have a very long weekend. I really look towards Friday. =D

Alright, signing off.

LooLa @ Tanjung Pinang, Bintan

2008-07-25T13:39:00.024+08:00

Took quite a while to upload the pictures. Full album will be in Facebook.com. Sorry for the wait!!! =D

Penguin!!! Its the first time I took the boat after I did the valuation on the company. =)

Me & Penguin

Breakfast before we board the ferry

Wierd face from ter

Ter smiled properly after a scolding from me

On the ferry

Me & Penguin ferry

Reaching Tanjung Pinang. As compared to the Bintan Resort where everything is customised for Singaporeans, high-class and expensive, Tanjung Pinang is very run-down and rural.

Buying durians on the way to the resort

I LOVE this pic!!!

Us in our hut, taking pictures. Every view from the windows are beautiful!

Traditional swinging door for the toilet with no locks!

Ter looking so cute!

Lunch. The eggs are especially delicious, very very sweet. Ter says they are Kampung eggs, hence very nice. One thing I am not used to is their food are VERY oily and salty.

The huts

Ter & our hut

Me & Hibiscus

Is this Peony or something?

Ter & the funky bus

Having a durian break. The durians are really watery but there are a lot of flesh in each durian.

The view of the shore from our hut

The trees in the middle of the water looks really pretty

Me & our hut

Walking towards the shore

Me first time trying Archery

Laughing at my own mistakes =P

Ter looking damn pro

Ter aiming...

Me aiming...

Me back view

My results. Not that bad eh?

I think I improved! =)

I shot one on the tree... >.<

After kayaking, I started collecting seashells again...

Me & the stone steps

Me & the tree

Night view from our window

Night view of the shore

Dinner`

ter serving rice

Me & the food

Morning view from our window. Notice that it is low tide! Even when its high tide, I can still stand up. It is very shallow.

Low tide view...

Further away, the land is filled with seaweed

A pile of rocks with loads of Graffiti

View of the shore

You can see sand everywhere in the morning

At about 10+am, the water will start to come in

Ter doing morning stretch

Me on the rocks near the shore

Yipee!!

The pile of rocks after water fills in

Ter & I tried sailing! It was my first time!!!

It was very fun, although I just sat there and enjoy. Ter was the one controlling everything. =P

Coconut tree climber

Saying hello from the top of the tree

Chopping the coconuts

Lunch!

Brieuc & Sandrine sailng. They are a pair of very friendly French couple we befriended from LooLa.

Brieuc trying Flying Fox

Sandrine's turn

Me gearing up

Waiting for the helmet

Good to go!!

Climbing up...

Before I jump

Notice my scared face... >.<

Happy & ready for more!

Sandrine, happy too!

Brieuc after a flight & splash

Me splashing down

Hanging there

Next up, rock climbing

It was tedious, needing to climb and turn when ter cued me to take pictures...

Halfway up

Spidey ver0n

Reaching...

Peaked! I was really noisy while climbing screaming that its difficult and where should I go next and blah... But it was relatively easy as someone was helping me up with the rope...

Coming down

Getting off the ropes

Tired but happy

Brieuc's next

Brieuc reached the top so easily and quickly

I tried again...

This time with my own strength...

I was really tired out from the previous climb so I could only reach halfway before I gave up...

Durian break again!

Enjoying the breeze

Dear bumber bee friend

Me & tree again

The next morning, we decided to step onto the sand before the tide comes in

Got to walk near the rocks but I didn't dare to get any closer as there are tiny brown-black creatures all around... YEEKS...

Ter & my feet

The shore

The view everywhere is really pretty

Trees

My archery results again!

Brieuc & Sandrine doing Archery

After massage. It was cheap. =)

I would have recommended to go to LooLa Resort in Tanjung Pinang, Bintan. The view is great, the people are quite nice and provide good service, I had a great and relaxing time there. But the people there are very money minded. They do not mention to you anything about charges and fees but after you used the stuff, they will tell you to pay up. Leaving a bucket of drinks outside our hut without saying anything and then collecting money when we check out. Telling us the transport to city and back costs S$40 but in the end collecting S$50 from us instead. Their conversion rate is ridiculous too, so it is best to have Rupiah on hand. Do not pass money to just any worker there. They would just "eat" the money and claim that the tourist did not pay to the management, which happened to us. We gave S$20 tips and S$10 was reported to the management. We paid S$60 for the transport and tax but the driver whom we paid, reported to the management that we only paid him 50,000 Rupiah for the tax. And the management kept sending emails to me chasing me to pay up when I told him we have already did. The integrity problem is very serious there. And I am glad I live in Singapore (although everything is expensive, but we take corruption and integrity seriously).

Last dinner for Pelicia - Crab Feast!!

2008-07-16T00:35:00.004+08:00

The night just before Pelicia gives birth to a cute little baby boy named Kayden, we all went to AMK for a crab feast! =D

The live crabs!

BBQ chicken wings

Waiting for the food...

Butter crab! Its the first time I had butter crab, but its quite delicious. Really creamy with some hint of minty taste. Yummy!

=D~

Crab bee hoon soup! Its really tasty!

Nestle prawns

Ter & Wei Chean after the feast!

Wei Chean & Pelicia happy & full!

Me & ter!

Anyway, I have passed my M5 paper. Going for my M9 this wednesday. Jia you neh. Desaru with MRO was kind of fun. But I didn't really take any pictures other than the Kueh-s. Heh...

My lappy almost crashed so ter helped me backup and reformat my lappy. It is as good as new now. Just not used to the new locations of my files. Argh...

Bintan was really great fun!! Will post the Bintan photos soon. =)

Ticks

2008-07-16T00:14:00.003+08:00

Blogger is taking such a long time to upload pictures such that, I am becoming lazier to upload pictures in my blog. It was such a breeze uploading albums in Facebook.com. After finish uploading 3 albums in Facebook.com, I only managed to upload 1 entry full of pictures in my blog. HENCE, I have decided to upload my pictures in Facebook.com and only blog with some pictures la. =P Who ask me so lazy and impatient?

*Please do not proceed on if you have a weak heart...

Anyway, recently, I have discovered a new kind of Tick on Rainie. The usual ones are small tiny black ones where you have to use your fingernails to break their bodies into half before they are dead. These new ones... They have bodies as huge as soya beans! And their bodies are green in colour. And my encounter with them is kind of disgusting...

I was playing with Rainie and Sayang-ing her when I felt something like a tumour on her ear. So I kept touching it and was telling ter that Rainie seemed to have grown a new tumour. It was when he asked me where, I started to peel off the hair to reveal this green bean. I only realised it was a Tick when I saw its black legs and "fangs" biting onto Rainie's flesh. I freaked out and kept shouting until ter pluck it out, revealing another small one underneath. Goodness me, I almost fainted. Ter tried to kill them by using the fingernail method but these Ticks do not break into half. Their bodies puncture like a water balloon where the blood came out all over. It was really bloody and I cannot imagine how much blood it has sucked from Rainie and for how long.

A few days later, I found another green Tick on Rainie's body again. This time smaller, but I took a picture of it. And the next day, I saw one small one trying to climb into Rainie's body. I wonder if the grass or garden is infested with these green Ticks. Lucky for Rainie, she has got me to inspect her body everyday. Hee...

Its body is green, as big as a soya bean and clings on to Rainie for blood...

Trying to make an escape...

As you can see, the body is punctured and blood came out. Imagine the first one I saw made the whole tissue bloody... Yeeks...

Kueh Day!

2008-07-15T01:54:00.005+08:00

Recently, I have decided that I need a skill or 2 to be able to become a housewife, rather than cooking only Tempura (my husband-to-be is already too fat!). So ter bought me some cook books and I started trying to make some Kueh-s. I actually wanted to make Sweet Potato Balls but was lacking rice flour... So I started making this Kueh which is almost like Ang Gu Kueh, with the help of my mummy...

Steps to become a housewife in ver0n's definition:

1) Look yellow-faced

2) Look messy

3) Look like an expert in cooking

4) Still look cute at times

Before steaming

End product

It wasn't really tasty but thanks to dear who posed like the Kuehs are delicious

I should ask him to become my spokesperson

Last pose before going to Yoga.

The Kueh-s were nicer after frying, though. =P Work harder to become a real housewife, ver0n!! =D

GRADUATION!!!

2008-07-15T00:39:00.008+08:00

8th July 2008 marked the day where NUS Bizaders wear their silver "collared" gowns and walk up the stage to receive their degrees. I was one of them. Packed with Bizaders whom I have not seen for such a long time, with families tagging along, UCC was filled with excitement and happiness. Finally, it was time for the class of 2008, including myself, to graduate with honour. =)

my parents & I

ter & I

Rubicon-ed without Nancy (Alicia & Christopher in picture)

From left: Meiyi, Mabelline, Alicia, me & Adeline

Myself & the famous twins in Bizad, Sue-Mei & Sue-Lyn

me on stage

me returning to my seat

(next to Alicia's seat & we chit-chatted throughout the whole ceremony!)

balloons after ceremony ended

me & my long-lost SP, William

me & Hazel

ter's cousins - Janice, Wilfred - me & ter

Deyang, Rina & me

ME!!!

I love this pic! =D

ter, me & my parents

Adrian, Paulus, Ryan, Wanqing & me

Adrian & me

Wee Leong & me

Weibao & me

Angeline & me

Laura, Jane & me

Charmaine & me (Charmaine was my AJC VA senior, who happened to be my NUS Bizad senior, Jane's best friend. The world is so small!)

Aimei & me

Eunice, bear & me

Ryan, bear & me

I had fun! Hope everyone had fun too. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2008, bizaders or not. =)

*Complete album available in Facebook.

Random week

2008-07-05T16:10:00.002+08:00

Another week has passed. I have collected my gown, met van, booked the Bintan trip for me and ter, went to an (debate) interview but failed, gave tuition twice to a Korean boy, met Joanne from MRO to get M9 textbook from her, watched Wanted and Hancock, met Mr (Daddy) Sim and Evon at Northpoint coincidentally, went to visit kb with ky and accompanied ter play mj with his friends till 5+am last night.

Finally, I am officially graduating. Commencement is on 8th of July, afterwhich, there will be a ball to celebrate (our graduation?). I am finally going to meet ryan chia after so long.

Is it going to be better now that I have graduated? Not getting a job and with no steady income just like anyone else. I really hope that I can just relax myself and don't think so much just like what ter told me. I want to take it easy. But my tiny mind does not allow me to. I am losing sleep. Even when I am really really tired. I don't even know what I am thinking. I can't even think properly. And I am losing appetite. And fats too. And I didn't realised until yesterday. My pants were almost falling from my butt and were too long now even as I wear heels. The length used to be just nice till my heels. That happened when I was with Recruit Express. In 1 week, my skirt (supposed to be a little higher than my knees) were covering half of my knees. I can't afford to lose any more, or I will become flat on my chest. Yeeks.

So now, I want to really set my mind and focus on really becoming a financial planner. Really study hard (I will try to) and pass the exams. At least its something I can work hard for.

Ter have been very understanding and assuring. Trying so hard to calm me down and accomodate to me. I would not know how to cope without him. And the movies.

It seems like going to the cinema became our past-time. And we are really WAITING for each movie to be out. Cuz there are no other shows left for us. Not much promoting and marketing for Wanted but nonetheless, we went for it because there were no other shows left which appealed to us. But, the show turned out not bad. There were a lot of twists in the movie and excitement. A very different kind of movie, I quite enjoyed it myself. I was amazed at almost everything they showed and I wonder if really, one can shoot a gun where the bullet can curve to shoot a target behind something (reminds me of bowling). Plus, you would get to see Angelina Jolie's full naked back, from head to heels, including the butt. Talking of which, her age really is starting to show on her face... I give a 4/5 for Wanted.

We watched Hancock on the first day it came out. Oh well, almost everything was kind of expected for me. I have expected the girl to be some ex-girlfriend or something and I am correct. One thing I didn't expect was that both Hancock and the girl are the same kind ("superheroes") and that their powers will disappear if they stay together. And so, they didn't stay together after an attack which left both of them almost dead, and Hancock continues to be the "superhero". I would give a 3.5/5.

Many first times in the past week.

I went to Cho Seng's (ter's best friend) new flat. How I wish to have a home that belongs to me and ter.

I also had my first and second tuition with my new Korean student. I am to teach him Math and Science. His math is strong but English is not that good. So I focused on Science and taught him like I was teaching English.

I also saw kb the first time after he had his surgery. I was a bit surprised by the bloated-ness of his cheeks. He looked so xin ku, wasn't able to talk properly, drink properly or eat at all. For being a person who loves to eat a lot, being not able to eat for 2 - 4 weeks must be hell to him. Really hope that he would recover soon.

I drove alone first time!!! After the visit to kb house, I drove to my tuition kid (alright, he is not really a kid, lah) house. Non-peak hour, all is well. No mounting curbs, no bangs, no accidents, I parked just well. =)

Anyway, while waiting for ky to go to kb house, I hanged around Northpoint and saw Mr Kelvin Sim! Then we were talking and talking till Evon saw us and came over to say Hello too. Lol... So qiao. Then Mr Sim was trying to influence me to become a teacher. lol... And oh, Evon's a trainee teacher now. haha.

Next week is going to be a busy week. M5 tutorial and tuition on Monday, commencement on Tuesday, going to Desaru from Wednesday till Friday with MRO, tuition on Saturday and then M5 exam on the following Monday. Gambatte ne~

Cameron Highlands

2008-06-30T05:30:00.003+08:00

YES! It's been a long time since I came back from Cameron Highlands and I should blog about it. Hopefully, will be putting up my buys after that if I am in the mood to bring out everything for photo-taking. Hehe... Will TRY to continue with my New Zealand entries. =P

To refresh some memories, I went to Cameron Highlands on 18th May 2008, leaving my house at 4am. The people who went and enjoyed the trip were me, ter and my mummy. Ter drove us around. We stayed in an apartment rented from Ruth's dad. We stayed there for 2 nights, leaving for KL on the 3rd day for some shopping. After staying one night in KL, we came back to Singapore. Sad to say, I only took pictures in Cameron Highlands, not in KL. Anyway, hope you guys will enjoy the pictures! =D

On our way to Cameron Highlands, we stopped halfway to take some pictures with a waterfall. My hair was really oily then and I had pulled them back to show my fat face but the picture turned out not bad. I was just trying to console myself. =.=

That's my pretty mummy posing with the waterfall. There were quite a number of tourists around too. As you can see, there is a girl lying down for a photoshoot with the scenery.

That is my boyfriend caught in action after washing his hands in the water. Apparently, there are many people playing in the water and washing themselves in the water especially their feet...

I saw a dead frog in the water and hence took this picture. Ter says I am influenced by his cousin, Janice, who likes to take pictures of dead animals. I wonder if the water is toxic. Since there is a dead frog in the water where ter washed his hands in... >.<

We have reached Cameron Highlands!!! How can I miss out a picture with such a huge strawberry?

All the shops around sells plants, strawberries, etc... I am surprised at how huge the big shops were. Almost like our botanical garden with so many plants in them. My mother especially took many pictures as she really loves plants and flowers. =P

Such a cute pose, right? =D

We took quite a few couple pictures too! =D See how big the place is, how many plants there are, just in this picture!! I love the elephant and the wheel. =P

That's me in the cactus area. Not so sure why but cactus is quite a big thing in Cameron Highlands too.

Let my pretty mother end off the pictures in this huge plant shop. =D

Next up, we went to this market. This is the famous Cameron Highlands Pearl Corn. The corns are really fat, fleshy, juicy and sweet. It can be bought in Singapore but of course, its not cheap. Just boil them in water and it is ready to be chomped. It can be eaten raw and still as sweet! A must eat!

Further in, there are a number of strawberry shops. My mum bought quite a lot of strawberry stuff in this trip, from different shops in different places. This is one of them.

Following, we went to another market, which is only open during the weekends. We had to park a bit far and walk a bit up as it was a bit hard to find parking. While walking, there is this lone stall selling these funny looking things. I only knew that they were SEA COCONUTS after my mother told me.

That's my mother trying out some fried food. Its actually a malay vegetable which my mother like a lot. She even bought 2 whole packets of the fresh vegetable back to Singapore! You will see them in the end. =)

Well, my mother really likes to try new food. So that's her with some pancake-like food. I didn't take a lot of pictures as the stalls were mostly selling food (fried food and cooked or raw sweet corns) and souveniers (like strawberry ones).

Ter went to buy Char Kuey Tiao for dinner while me and my mother walked back to the car first. We decided to buy one sea coconut to try. Interesting looking fellow, but not really delicious at all.

This should be a new day already. Ter parked the car in the hotel and we walked around the area. Love this picture! =) It's actually tea plantations behind.

Do not pluck the flowers!!! =D

My mum really like huge flowers. =P

We stopped by a strawberry farm where we can pick strawberries and pay for them. However, the strawberries do not look appetising at all. Too small and green, we decided to just buy them from the market!

We went back to the first market and took some pictures. This is one of the stalls selling some pouches, plants and toys.

My mother trying out some preserved fruits. Interestingly, there is preserved baby tomatos, bitter gourd, strawberries, and some other funny fruits! Seems like a local delight. My mum bought quite a lot...

That's the Pearl Corn I was talking about. We bought quite a lot back to Singapore. Yummy! =P

Walking back to the car, we took some pictures with the flowers again. =) Well, you know my mother...

Then, we went to the tea plantation!!! Unfortunately, it was closed on that day. But the gates/doors were not closed so we drove down still. The road was so narrow and windy, it was quite scary. But looking at the scenery, I guess it was worth it!

My mother do take nice pictures. But we have to admit we do look nice together as well, together with the poses I thought up, what will go wrong? =P

My mother and me. People say she look like my sister instead. =D Anyway, ter do take good pictures too, after being trained by me. Heh...

My mother and some tea leaves.

We exited the tea plantation and decided to stop for some more pictures before we left the place for good. The place is no doubt, huge!

The scenery is really pretty. There is a nice big rock for nice photo-taking too!

Cactus Valley next! That's my strong dear infront of the tall cactus! Ain't he cute? =D

My mother actually forced us to take this picture with this pose. Dreadful, my hands are too short, I had to stretch so much!

I love this picture! We looked so lovey-dovey!!! Well, we are lovey-dovey, ok?!

At the same place, my mum enthusiastically took this picture from another angle. I would have thought that I am taking some wedding photos. You will see why later.

I love this shot. So natural yet pretty. The colours are nice! And of course, my bf is cute!

Yup, that's us at Cactus Valley! The icon is a bit old but its really huge.

My mother and grapes! The grapes look so clear but my mum looks too bright... >.<>

Another wedding photo... Colours are pretty with pinks and reds. I love those smiles. Beautiful! I might consider employing my mother for my wedding shoot.

That's ter exploring the flowers. Apparently, he discovered that there are water in those flowers. I suspect they are nectar. =P

Wedding photo 3. I love the surrounding hanging flowers. We were actually standing on the staircase.

My mother love this flower. Paradise bird, I think? She thinks they look so real, like real birds.

Wedding photo 4. Beautiful colours! Nice pose and flowers. Ter need to work on his smile though. Perhaps I can do away with the red walls.

Now let me introduce this fruit to you. It's called the Cameron Highlands Apple. It does not look like apple at all, looks more like a mango with tiger stripes. And they definitely do not taste like apple at all. Its flesh is brown, texture like mango with fibres, not much taste, but leaves a funny aftertaste on the tongue. Tongue feels wierd after that. Yuck.

Oh well, my mother managed to make it wedding photo 5. She actually told ter to tilt his head till like what you see here. LOLX.

Oh well, this will be the ending picture for Cactus Valley. The place is huge with loads of plants. We took a lot of pictures. I love a lot of them but I had to choose so that I won't spend so much time uploading pictures. Blogspot is not really fast nor efficient... Oh well, I am just lazy. =P

Dinner!!! We had vegetables "steamboat"! Tom Yum flavour, its really really spicy... But delicious! I really love it. There is so much ingredients, we could not finish everything!

That's the mushroom pot. Yummy!!! =D

Well, that's all for Cameron Highlands or the trip. Here will be some fruits and vegetables we brought back to Singapore. These are oranges which tastes a bit like Yiu Zi (Pomelo).

This is the malay vegetable I was talking about. I actually thought that it is some bean. =P

This is skinless guava. Interesting. There is no need to take off the skin. It is also quite sweet.

Last but not least, Pearl Corn. As you can see, there are some whites in the midst of the yellows. That is why they call it the Pearl Corns.

Alright, that's all for now. =P

Another painful day

2008-06-30T05:11:00.002+08:00

It's time to start, I am officially looking for new jobs now. =) Have applied for 4-5 jobs yesterday, hopefully there will be interviews coming my way soon.

Yesterday was another painful day. Thanks to ice-cream on saturday. Oh well. Big aunt came again, and it was horrible as usual. I couldn't eat and had even vomited the barley water and panadols I had for the whole day. It was a disgusting affair. A two way out at the same time, if you get what I mean. Argh. I couldn't sleep or anything, only could be in pain. Being terrible me, as usual, ter had to bear my nonsense and shoutings and cryings. It was supposed to be steamboat for dinner but change of plans due to my sickness. But dinner was nonetheless delicious, perhaps I was too hungry. Missed yoga again... Couldn't sleep the whole night, is it because I think too much or I am sick or I am still in pain? *Get well soon, ver0n`

Saturday, ter had exam. Being the anxious girlfriend, I couldn't sleep the whole night. I was too worried for him. Had to be his alarm clock to wake him up in the middle of the night to study, afraid that he would fall asleep again and what not. How ironic. I wasn't the least this anxious for my own exam and ter would be the one being worried for me. After the exam, ter went for his friend's church wedding. He would always come back to tell me what the pastor said during his friends' church weddings. This time, the pastor told the wife to "let the husband have his toys", and told the wife "Love Jesus, love wife. Scare Jesus, scare wife. Good life.". Then we met his cousins for dinner. It was a crowded affair, and we didn't expect them to bring along another cousin and a friend. So we had 6 of us.

I have finished watching Dragonball. =)

Cagers Asia 2008 Basketball Challenge

2008-06-26T01:56:00.003+08:00

An email from NUS Campus Sports:

Hey guys! The Cagers Asia 2008 Basketball Challenge is just round the corner and we want you to show your support for the NUS basketball team! They has been training extensively for this match against EASB and have a high chance of victory! The match starts at 5.30pm on Friday 27th June at Jurong East Sports Hall, but from 5.00pm to 10.00pm, you will be entertained with non-stop action such as 3-on-3 basketball matches. Felicia Chin will also be making an appearance as she is the ambassador of the Cagers Asia Basketball Challenge.

Besides the NUS vs EASB match, the highlights of the tournament are the matches between the international teams from Malaysia, Indonesia and of course, Singapore. Moreover, the Singapore Cagers have the support of Yan Xing Shu, Wu Dai Hao and Ha Xiao Yuan. They play for Taiwan Beer Basketball Team, which have been the Champions of the Taiwan Super Basketball League for the past two season.

The Singapore Cagers face the Malaysia Junior Team on the 27th (Friday), Indonesian team Cahaya Lestari Surabaya Knights on the 28th (Saturday), and Segamat Rimba Timor on the 29th (Sunday), the final day of the tournament. The greatest challenge to the Cagers are SRT, which have 7 players from the Malaysia National Team, 5 of whom are bronze medalists at the 2007 Korat SEA Games.

For block booking of tickets, please call Finesse Productions at 6536 8553 or drop us an email at xian.msps@gmail.com . Alternatively, you can get your tickets on the day itself as we are setting up a booth to sell tickets at Jurong East Sports Hall. Come down to show your support for NUS!

Visit our blog at http://www.cagersbasketball.blogspot.com/ .

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I sent to their blog and got a shock. Our Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School Girls Basketball Team's coach is one of the coach for Cagers!!!

The Cagers

Coach on the right

Coach is definitely going far this time, travelling with this team to matches after matches. I feel so happy for him. =)

I actually wanted to go down on friday to watch the match with van and say hello to coach... But the ticket costs S$20 each!!! 0.0

Oh well, spiritually wish them Gambatte.

You didn't believe me, right?

2008-06-25T23:11:00.004+08:00

Yesterday was an interesting day. I was supposed to meet van to go to mwl at 11+am. But I met ter for lunch before meeting her and was feeling ok. I am not sure why, I became very sick after I met ter. I had splitting headache. And then we went for lunch at Sakae Sushi and started to feel like I am going to throw up. I could only eat a few mouthfuls of Chawamushi and Udon. Then ter decided that I should head to his house to rest a couple of hours before meeting van. So we proceed to his house. And for not believing that I really wanted to throw up, I did it infront of ter. Thankfully, I have got a plastic bag in my bag. I vomited everything I had in Sakae Sushi and the shopkeeper rushed out to see if I have made a big mess infront of her shop. >.<

Then I was telling ter "You didn't believe that I will really vomit, right?" Then he kept quiet for awhile before saying "Because you are so good at acting, sometimes I don't know if you are for real or just faking..." (-.-''')

I had 2 panadols and had a light nap, then I met van. Was feeling much better though a bit gorgy. We went to mwl and I had to leave after a while to go to MOM with ter. The taxi driver actually took us to ROM and thought that we were going to register our marriage. Then he blamed us for saying "short-form" which is very "confusing" for him. (-.-') Then we had dinner at subway then went to Singpost for our free legal appointment. Our day was a long one...

This issue is really a hassle.

I wonder why my body is getting from bad to worse... ( '.')

Movies in June

2008-06-23T23:32:00.002+08:00

Watched a couple of movies in June...

15th June, my dad brought everyone to Yishun GV to watch Kungfu Panda. Minus the screamings and cryings of kids and babies, the movie was not too bad for a cartoon. Along with other cartoons trying to impart values to the children watching them, Kungfu Panda did try to do so too. Perseverence, not only as a disciple, but also as a teacher. Never give up, never say die; never try, never know. Next was to believe in oneself, there is no special ingredient. And as usual, the good always win the evil. Anyway, Jackie Chan spoke for the monkey, I was surprised. 3.5/5 =)

19th June, ter brought me to Jurong Point where we watched Zohan. A super idiotic, lame and funny show. I have never seen such a funny comedy in my life, have never laughed so much, nor so hard like during Zohan. Much much better than any other comedies. A tad racist, wonder if the terrorists would get angry if they got to see the movie. BUT, the show promotes peace and dreams. A definite must see, though. 4.5/5

I also watched Incredible Hulk. It seemed to be a second episode so not really sure of the beginning. I didn't really like it, there is a lot of doubts and questions in my head while I watched it. What happened to the evil hulk? Why is the guy still troubled at the ending? What is the ending about? I give it a 2/5. =(

Last but not least, Narnia - Prince Caspian. Surprisingly, the show was much better than I have expected. The preview is really bad I must say. And this is so much better than the first episode too. It made me cry quite a bit. 2 thumbs up. 4/5 =D

Tempura Day!!

2008-06-23T23:10:00.003+08:00

Today, I promised ter that I would cook breakfast and Tempura for lunch today. The reason being that I have bought Tempura Powder and this cake powder from Daiso, Vivo City last Saturday.

For breakfast, I simply break an egg into a bowl and pour the powder into the same bowl and mix them up evenly. Then I put the bowl into the microwave for 2 minutes and Ta Da!!! It could be eaten already. =) Its like Huat Cake, but ter says its a bit sweeter than Huat Cake. =)

Then I proceed on to chop up all the ingredients for Tempura. I used crab meat, mushroom and green pepper. Funnily, the mix is not as thick as I expected. I had a long war with the splattering oil and finally, the food is served.

I am so proud of myself. Its the first time I tried to cook Tempura and the whole plate was easily finished by Delia, my di, ter and me. There were a couple of other dishes too! I especially loved the crab meat. =D

As I didn't finish the mix, I told Delia to cook it for dinner too. She used onions, prawns, carrots and potatoes. The prawns were delicious! Yummy!

I think I am getting fat. =P

P.S. I also bath Rainie!!! =D

Hakka Cultural Show

2008-06-23T22:46:00.002+08:00

Yesterday, I skipped yoga class cuz my dad brought everyone (except Annie cuz she was working) to a traditional Hakka show. Ter and I sat away from my family as we had tickets of 5 and 2 in different places. We also met my granny there! She was sitting just a few rows behind me on the first floor while my family sat in the second floor first row. The show was mostly in Hakka so I didn't really understand much. Had to rely heavily on the chinese words which they flashed inaccurately, so they weren't of much help. The show was mostly singing and singing with ter snoring beside me. I really wished that my dad had taught us Hakka when we were young.

Before the start of the show, me and ter took some pictures.

Act cute.
0.0

Supposed to put a finger on my cheek but was not captured by the camera...

So ter thinks that my hand is too short and took over the photo taking.

Our last picture before the camera gave up.

Our tickets.

Liz Claiborne & Victoria's Secret + Cousins' Day Out

2008-06-23T21:53:00.004+08:00

21st June, Saturday, ter brought me to Vivo City where he bought me a new wallet and bag from Liz Claiborne!!! Its the same brand of bag which yf chose for my present. =)

Then after shopping after and a visit to Daiso, I went to Marche to queue up while ter went to meet his cousins. Its Cousins' Day Out again! With Sarah back from USA and Xin Yee back from UK. It was a long wait at Marche for the tables as we were a big group of 8. I had Paella and it was great. =) Then we ALL squeezed into the car and went to a bowling place to bowl. After waiting for quite a bit, we ended up in Chevron. I watched as they bowled while I enjoy my Mee Siam. Speaking of which, I had 5 meals that day, was darn hungry. Had 8 Siew Mais for breakfast, then rice for lunch, then green bean soup at 3, Marche for dinner then Mee Siam. 0.0 Oh well. I enjoyed myself ALOT!!! =D

The bag and wallet ter bought for me!!

Bday present from JC and NUS gang. Also from Liz Claiborne!

Victoria's Secret birthday present from Adrian!!!

I think I am such a lucky girl. =D

Oh Happy Days!

2008-06-23T21:45:00.010+08:00

Unhappy things aside, I shall pen / type down some of the more memorable days for the past few weeks. =)

8th June, my dad chopped down 1 huge bunch of bananas from our banana tree! Don't see it small small short short, it still has one more bigger bunch on it!

My dad, the banana and our banana tree!!

Me before going yoga. My dad is really bad at taking pictures...

Rainie looking at my dad and Delia chopping the bananas.

12th June was ter's ah ma birthday. It was supposed to be Alicia's farewell dinner too, but I couldn't go. So we all went to IMM for a seafood feast. The food was great, surprisingly. Yummy! There's lobster, crab, shark fin... And xue ge for dessert. =)

14th June was Kenz' birthday celebration. I met Joanne and Kelvin after work for Sakae Sushi together with ter before meeting Kenz, Kb and Ky at Cineleisure. We then went to Kbox and Sok arrived shortly. Everyone was shy I don't know why since we have been to Kbox for many times together. And then it turned out to be Canton session with Sok and Kb singing all the canto songs. Then we head over to Paragon's Spageddies Italian Restaurant for dinner where Gary, Jinghui, Jm and bf joined us. Then the usual gang went to Kb house for Poker (again) where Maggie and bf joined us for awhile. I went back early cuz I was too tired. >,<

20th June, ter's car finally broke down. I meant that the gear box was spoilt and the car can't reverse anymore. So I spent the whole day accompanying him to do his car stuff. I bet not many girls can accompany bf like that whole day. Firstly, we went to Nissan Service Center and waited for them to check the car. They officially told us that the gear box is gone. Next, we went to Sin Ming to walk around under the hot sun, shop by shop, to look for a second hand gear box. When ter finally deposit his car in one of the shops, we took a cab down to Toa Payoh HDB Hub to meet his Small Aunt who lent ter Hao2's car. Following, we drove down to Leng Kee to test drive cars with our last stop at one of Turf City's parallel import shop. Fortunately, ter decided to reward such a good gf like me to seafood! We had half a dozen of oyster, huge scallops, steamed fish and tian ji. Yummy! =) We then went to my dad's patient's home to see her dogs. Initially we wanted to buy a puppy from her but seeing how big sized the parents were, we decided not to buy. I want a tiny dog!! =P

That's all for now. =)

What happened in the past 3 weeks

2008-06-22T10:58:00.006+08:00

3 weeks since I blogged. Many things have happened and I needed a while to gather my feelings and thoughts before coming here.

2nd of June, I started work. I was supposed to reach at 8.15am (normal starting time is 8.30am) as it was my first day of work (I don't know why). And to my shock, I knocked off at 8.30pm. And this went on for the past 2 weeks. Although it was stated in the contract that working hours are from 8.30am to 5.30pm, debrief and meetings actually starts at 6pm. So I usually off work earliest at 7+pm. Half alternate Saturdays from 10am-2pm extended to every Saturday as I am new...

A money oriented company, with a lot of cold calling and hard selling. Some people are nice but there are mean colleagues in the company too. Everything they talk about is targets and how much this or that case can bring their sales to. Desk-bound. 1 phone to share among 2 people, the same as with computers. Only the seniors or managers get their own computers (very old and lousy ones too).

Manager told me to do this, mentor told me not to and focus on what she wants me to do. And then manager came back and asked me why I didn't do the things she said. I could only take the talkings and scoldings. And thankfully, manager went for holiday. These conflicts happened between colleagues too, some told me to help them for this and that, but my mentor told me to focus on my own things. But its not that bad as the manager one.

I joined the company with much enthusiasm, which died gradually as days passed. After my first day of work, ter was very upset and told me to quit already. But I thought, I could try some more. And my feelings and mood became very erratic. Happy less often, if I managed a good day, and depressed and upset when I didn't hit the target my mentor has set for me. And my tireness accumulated each day.

And so I decided to quit after 2 weeks. I feel that the company, the jobscope, the working style, the everything is really not suitable for me. For only 2 weeks, I am already so tired, what will happen if I continue on? I don't want to be tired like my colleagues. I don't want to come back home everyday and just go to bed straight. I see less of my family, meet less often with my friends.

On the Monday of the 3rd week, I fell ill. But I went to work at 8.45am to tender my resignation letter. My mentor persuaded me not to tender first and told me to sit in for the team meeting (I don't know why). Then I was allowed to visit the doctor at 11+am. When I got on ter's car, I felt so upset and weak that I cried so much. I was told to visit the company doctor, Raffles Medical. There was a long queue so I went back to my Central Clinic.

On Tuesday, both my senior and mentor talked to me again, trying to persuade me to stay on and try more. They feel that I haven't learn enough and yet I have to pay damages (S$2,000), I am running away from obstacles and difficulties, 2 weeks is too short a time to decide whether the job is suitable for me, etc... But I maintained that I want to explore other opportunities, and feel that this job is really not for me. And they wanted to meet ter as they thought ter influenced me to quit.

And so I arranged a meeting for them. Although ter was unhappy about the meeting, he supported me. And perhaps because ter is more experienced in the society, he managed to talk some sense and made them speechless. And then he pushed the ball back to me nicely, saying its all still my decision. And I maintained my stand.

The company was divided into 3. One part neutral, just wanting to know what is going on and how I feel. One part, mostly the permanent staff, told me to stay on and not give up. The last part, mostly temporary and new staff, told me congratulations. And ter says that only those who said congratulations are the good people.

On Wednesday, my senior asked for my final decision and I told her its the same. She went to speak to the director and came back. My senior told me to give the MC and resignation letter to her, which then she will pass to the director. I was supposed to do an handover list to my mentor and then follow her to the HR. I was shocked and asked "So fast to the HR?". She said yes and today will be my last day. I asked her what about the damages and she replied that she don't know and have to wait for the HR to calculate.

And so after handing over, I was made to take all my belongings and go to the HR and wait and wait and wait for the HR. The HR then gave me the cold look and asked me if I know what I am getting into. I told her yes. She acted like she was the boss in there, everything was so right for her, so different from the first time I met her, when she coaxed me to sign the contract. She was so smiley and sweet, but not now.

So I told her I wanted to serve 2 weeks of notice and am not sure why I was told to leave. She asked the director and said that the company will release me early and I do not need to pay the 2 weeks in lieu of the damages since its the company's decision, and that my last day of work is on Tuesday. The outstanding damanges stood at $990. I told ter and he was mad and wanted to talk to the HR. They had a heaty talk over the phone and things ended up in fury.

Ter said that I was prepared to serve 2 weeks notice to get my S$2,200 (pathetic) pay to pay for the damages. (The contact states that I have to pay S$2,000 and serve 2 weeks notice if I break the contract.) And now they just told me not to serve the notice with no reason and wants me to pay the damages, where am I supposed to get the money?

The HR said, maybe her performance is poor or misconduct? Ter was even more mad and said "I just met up with her superviser and mentor yesterday and they told me that her performance is on track!". Ter told me that he was so angry that she anyhow say, plus I was not given any warning or so for poor performance so they can't accuse me for that. Ter told her to go and check with the director then get back to him.

Ter also said that it is unreasonable and told her I will not be paying the damages (I was supposed to pay on that day). Then she said the company will persue using legal means and be prepared to receive legal letter from the company and then we have to pay more. Ter then said he is willing to pay for the legal fees, he don't mind. Ter told me that he hates people being unreasonable and accuse him for being wrong when they can't even prove him wrong.

And so the HR demanded an email before 5.30pm from ter stating all his arguments and supporting prove and ter wanted her to ask the director the reason for releasing me early. Then I asked the HR a casual question "So if I want to pay the money I just bring it here, right?". Then she told me, only if your bf sends me the email first, if not I won't take the money. Alrighty.

And so ter called up my dad and discussed the matter with him and they both decided that the company is unreasonable. My dad told me to go to MOM to ask what I should do.

My case: I was willing to serve 2 weeks notice to finish my 1 month to get my pay to pay back the damages. I am willing to pay the damages, not that I do not want to. But the company released me early with no reason, denying me my 2 weeks work and pay and wanted me to pay back an outstanding balance. They even threatened to send legal letter if I do not pay up on that day. So what am I to do?

Apparently, the same trick to make people sign the contract. Leaving no space and time to consider and think. Being afraid and scared, most people would falter. But the same trick don't work on me twice. I have ter's and my dad's minds behind me.

And so we went to MOM and was told to book an appointment with the Labour Officer. And then we helped my mum to claim the levy for my maid as she went back for home leave for 2 weeks. Then it was a frenzy calling CC-s up asking for free legal advices appointments. My dad also recommended me to consult this lawyer, who told me its the company's wrong to release me with no reason.

The few days after that was busy and tired and whatever. I feel so lost and upset. Now I do feel myself running away. I feel tired most of the time and feel very insecure. And I become depressed easily. But I am glad that I have my family especially ter and my parents, for being there for me. I would have been so lost without them.

I cannot believe how a company can just do a 360 degree turn into a cold-blooded company, caring all about money when I decide to leave.

I have definitely learnt. And perhaps, I am not so unlucky after all, for having all the support and love I need in the world. Now, its time for me to buck up and move on. Now finally, I have all my courage after these few days of down-ness. This will be the one and only entry about all the sadness. Hopefully, the rest of the entries will be happy ones.

Grades + KB / Jm Birthday!

2008-05-31T15:42:00.002+08:00

Results are out, and surprisingly good. I have expected lousy grades this semester especially when I am taking 2 finance modules and had done badly for 2 cross faculty modules (Forensic Science and Social Work).

FNA3102A Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management A-
FNA3103 Financial Markets B
GEK1511 Introduction to Computing A-
GEK1542 Forensic Science B+
SW1101E Introduction to Social Work B+

Surprisingly, I have expected Financial Markets to be of a better grade and Investment Analysis, Forensic Science and Social Work to be of worse grades. I have performed better than expected again, and I am grateful of that. My cap now stands at 4.07 which doesn't really matter cuz i am graduating with a merit (> 3.2). And I am glad to be out of NUS, finally.

This week has been a busy one, yet again. Time is never enough. Monday was spent with a fight with ter. But one can never be too upset with him, I guess. Although I may speak with spite, my heart certainly still falters for him. Was supposed to be out with Ad but had to stay in bed as its the time of the month. In the evening, ter brought me to my checkup and bought me 8 precious moment figurines costing >$500. =P Then we went to Morris house for mj with Weichean.

Tuesday was kb's birthday. After my 4th interview with MRO (I am officially going to get my insurance license), ter brought me to j8 for Indiana Jones. After which we went on a hunt for kb's cake and we decided on Swensen's Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake. Then it was steamboat in kb's house. And then finally, poker, again. I had to leave for home early, I was feeling so tired from just 3h of sleep.

Wed, I finally met Ad. Its been ages. And I really love the birthday gift. ITS FROM VICTORIA'S SECRET!!! =D A bag with a bottle of mist and a bottle of shower gel in it. Really love it a lot. Thanks! After meeting in PS, I accompanied him for lunch. We went for Made of Honour, a really beautiful movie, romantic, sad and funny. A must see, with 2 thumbs up. =) Then we went to Secret Recipe for tea. Apple cheese Crumbler and Chocolate Banana, Yummy~ And we talked and talked and talked. Its been a long time since we really like, TALKED. lolx... And I really enjoyed myself, spending time with Ad. Oh well, he accompanied me till very late, till ter came to fetch me. I also accompanied him to his school to get his textbook. And I wonder why everytime we meet, we would go to his school. Lolx... Anyway, I give face to him wor, wore the black Espirit halter top he bought for me ages ago for my birthday, and its the first time I wore it! Haha, think he was surprised to see me dressed differently that day, he say next time I wear what must tell him, cuz he dressed down thinking I will wear childish clothes again. =P It's a pity we didn't took photos (I didn't bring my camera). It's been a long time since we last took a NICE picture together.

Thursday, I went to school to meet Dr Linus, to collect my MNO stuff from him. I thought I needed to pay for my graduation gown but not so. In the end, I just tried the gown and the hat sizes. Then we bought KFC to my daddy's shop and I stayed there for the rest of my day. My dad actually bought a few good ginseng from China and sold them to his customers. So I helped with the untying of ginsengs from the boxes so that he can grind them into powder. My dad also gave some to my mother who bought black chicken to cook soup for the 3 of us for dinner. Yummy! =D

Friday, I went to Tampines with jm's huge birthday present, which I deposited in Toy 'r us (ter's suggestion). We were supposed to meet at 7pm. But I was early, as usual... So just walked around till jm came... We then went to reserve a table at Swensens with the nice bouncer. =P Then we walked around again until yf came. After collecting the present, we went to Swensen to sit down. I was so tired with the walking around plus the malls were so packed with people!!! Then we waited for sok to come. And we ate and talked and present the gift to jm. =D

A huge pink rabbit soft toy!!! Which I bought in KL. Also bought a yellow one for Annie's unborn baby. =P Mm... Really liked it when I saw it in KL. Plus, I was thinking that if she down or what can have something big to hug. =D

Oh well, I shall write again soon. =)

The full of May

2008-05-24T13:16:00.006+08:00

It's been a long time since I blogged, so I would have to apologise. Have been really busy with my schedule so packed. Finally, today i get some time to stay home and do some blogging. =)

The first big event in May right after exams was Alicia's farewell party. She only invited her close friends in NUS, amounting to around 20 people. Moreover, it was my first time meeting her boyfriend, Andrew. =) Giving her face, I wore the black dress we bought together in Germany and my black boots. But she turned up looking demure, Lah. 0.0 Hee... Anyway, I wasn't too close with most of her friends so I felt a bit awkward. Especially during the drinking session, I have to apologise to Alicia as I was tired (due to the rushing of bookscrapping presents), and I don't really like clubbing and chilling out sessions (unless it is all my close friends, where we can talk and talk and talk). Oh well, I still enjoyed myself nontheless and thank Alicia and Andrew for inviting and treating us to dinner. =)

The early birds Our side of the table during dinner
drinking session
all the girls!

The next big event was my birthday. With the tedious planning and shopping for the stuff needed, I need to thank ter and vanessa for helping so much. Without them, the party would not have even happened. Of course, and my mother too. =) It has been a long time since I had a birthday party so I really enjoyed myself a lot. Really touched that most of my friends turned up and for me, everything was smooth except for the bugger who crashed my party (I knew what happened already). Things happened here and there, unexpectedly. And as we learn how to handle them, we grow up and learn new lessons. Although I really hate the bugger and thinks that he is darn buay hiao bai, I still need to be graceful enough to let him in the party and not let my anger get hold of myself. The party still needs to go on. Issues arise and caught our attention. And we realised we need to address it as we treasure.

I also learnt Texas Holdem Poker! And won! =P ter had so much luck too and kept winning money on the mahjong table.

Me and Secondary School Mates
NUS peeps
AJC girls
My family minus my dad who was in China
My cake given to me and decorated by zu & van =D
Making a long wish...

More pictures to be uploaded when I get them from Zu and Van. =)

Thanks to Kahbing, Koonyin, Kenz, Vanessa, Zuzz and Yunfong for staying over. Thanks to everyone who came and made the party the one of my life. =)

After we booked out from the chalet, I went home for a nap before preparing for my cousin's wedding dinner at Marina Mandarin. While waiting for my mother to arrive and shopping around Marina Square, I bumped into Maggie! Who didn't recognise me. Haha...

The next day, I went to MRO for the group interview which lasted 8h. After that, ter brought me to Marina Square for some shopping before we headed home to pack our luggages. Me, my mother and ter then left for Cameron Highlands the following day at 4am. Thanks to Ruth and dad for renting the apartment to us and Aunty Phobe for taking good care of us. I had a great time with lotsa of good and fresh food and fruits making me shit 3 times a day. The air was like natural air-con, the weather was great. Lots of new things for me to discover and try. I love the cheap bargains here and there, and definitely, the SHOPPING!!! =)

We then went down to Kuala Lumpur after 2 nights in Cameron Highlands to stay for a night in Times Square (6-star hotel). The room was big and pretty. I loved it a lot. =D Did a lot of shopping and bought a lot of clothes! Also bought jm's present there. So happy with all my buys!!! =P

Pictures will be uploaded in the next entry. =D

After I came back, the next day was the 3rd interview with MRO with an invitation to go Pulau Ubin with the company the following day.

It was such an coincident, one of my junior (actually junior's friend) is working intern there. And he happened to be in my team for the treasure hunt. Heh. I even injured myself before the "hunt" began. Well, blame myself for being too short for the bike. Perhaps, I haven't been riding a bicycle for ages, so I needed a while to get used to cycling again. And I guess, the first bicycle was a tad too heavy so I fell while testing the bicycle. The second one was alright. I came back in one piece. But I was so sorry to make everyone worry with my big and bleeding cut on my leg. I was kind of used to getting wounds but everyone treated me as a vulnerable lady. ('.' )

Well, I had great fun, really haven't been out riding a bicycle for ages with a big group of people, and interacting with so many people. I guess its been ages since I had a picnic with my friends. The last one I remembered was at Sembawang Park with the Groovies where Ruth fell while rollerblading. Hopefully, more of these outings, especially with friends, will come more often. =)

Yup, and then it is today. The big day for ter as he had his finance exams. With me being a fierce teacher, he should fare quite ok ba? =P As I begin to read the books ter bought for me and trying to blog such a long entry... kb jio-ed us to play mahjong again. LOL. Just back from China the previous night, he wanted to test out his new mahjong set and so ter and I are the honoured ones. 1) To be able to see him first since he came back. 2) To be the first to play with his "branded" mahjong tiles. =P

We only had 2 hours of mahjong as ter need to attend a wedding dinner in Malaysia. So I went back home and continue with my story book. Such a miracle. I haven't been reading or visiting the libraries for such a long time for story books. I remembered the last time was perhaps with the Groovies (Kit, Sang and Shiva), who were so into reading story books. As for me, I normally go for magazines and craft books. Now, I have finished 2 books since I came back from Cameron Highlands. Surprise surprise.

*shrugs` I have one more week before I start work in Recruit Express. And I haven't even gone to the pre-employment checkup. =X I need to go pay for my graduation gown and collect my MNO stuff from Prof Linus, and then head for my checkup on Monday. Tuesday is kb's birthday. Although I was hoping to meet ad on Tuesday, I think maybe cannot le. Perhaps going k with kb, then dinner, then mahjong... so its like whole day till late ba? Wed & Thurs might have one more interview with MRO and meeting up with Van. Friday will be out with jm, sok and yf for jm bday although it is supposed to be on Monday.

Hope to meet up with ad, mark, jos and ryan soon. *pout`

Should I become a financial consultant instead of recruitment consultant? Eh, if want buy savings plan or insurance plan must wait for me to switch job first!!

Mac Donalds Rewards

2008-05-13T17:33:00.003+08:00

If you don't know yet, the Mac Donalds rewards are ending this month. So quickly redeem your points for burgers, etc... by May 31st 2008! You will have one month from redemption date to exchange your items. =D

Bookscrapping

2008-05-12T01:39:00.006+08:00

Many people have asked me, what exactly is bookscrapping.

"An American tradition dating back to the 1880's, scrapbooking is the practice of combining photos, memorabilia and stories in an album that helps you preserve precious moments in your life and the lives of your loved ones." -Made With Love-

You would need expensive non-acidic materials and embellishments (decorations) like cardstocks, pattern papers, glue, tape, ribbons, buttons, pens, markers, pop-up dots, etc... Why emphasize on non-acidic? That's because non-acidic materials will make your bookscrapping last longer. With acid, your bookscrapping will get corroded and turn yellow and brittle, and you don't want that to happen, right? =)

Well, I started bookscrapping because Vanessa introduced it to my when I came back from London. She also gave me a very nice present then. =D So we went for our first class together, and we have been bookscrapping till now.

What Vanessa gave to me...

We were supposed to make 3 layouts for our first class "Sew much to do" and this is one of them, and its my favourite. =D It took me ages to finish it!!

This is the second layout done in "Sew much to do" which I only completed like a few hours ago as I developed the photos only on Friday. Dedicated to my doggie, Rainie.

The 3rd one is done for my parents but is not yet completed as I have ran out of threads. =(

Next, I went to "Just Getting Started". This is the basic layout we did.

Then we were supposed to do one on our own. With the help of my teacher, this is what i came out with. My best layout ever, I think. Its not yet completed though, I haven't done the journaling.

Then with the remaining circle, I did this on my own.

Then I went on to do this for Berlin.

This is also one of my favourites for Berlin.

For London.

Didn't really like this though. One of my failures, I guess.

I quite like this. =)

This is done with ter's help in choosing the pattern paper and stuff... But he got scolded by me quite a bit cuz his coordinating is quite bad. But still, thanks to ter. =)

This is definitely one of my favourites. =D

This is for Chris, and I have done it like a couple of hours ago. It looks quite shity so I show this first. Quite bad, hope Chris doesn't mind. >.<

This is for Nancy, I quite like it. =)

For Alicia's one, of course, its the best and the nicest of all 3. =P I love it a lot.

Also done a couple of hours ago, my present for Vanessa. Hehe, hope she likes it. =)

For notebooks, this is what me and Vanessa did for Zuzz. My first notebook ever. =P

Next, I did one for ter.

This is for yf.

My skills are still not that good, but I will improve! Gambatte ne! =)

Earth Day - 蘑菇点点

2008-05-07T23:22:00.004+08:00

I finally had my last paper yesterday. Which means I am finally out of NUS. =)

I don't think I did well in my Forensic Science and Social Work exams but, I don't really want to care for now. Worry about it when my results come out ba. =P

After my exam yesterday, ter brought me to Made With Love. They finally took down the boards which covered the paper racks. LoLx... A brillant move, but there will be less samples to look at for now. After buying some papers, we went to Cineleisure for lunch and then went to watch Doomsday.

Somewhat similar to Resident Evil, with more gruesome and comical parts. Didn't think its a good movie though.

Then we went to Cho Seng's house to swim. They were supposed to play tennis but ter accompanied me for a swim before that. Swimming in the evening is great. Usually, I swim in the morning and risk getting sun-burnt if I don't get out of the water by 11am... But it got boring when ter went to play tennis, so I got out of the water.

Beside the tennis court, there is a basketball court. Other than JC PE, I have not stepped into a basketball court since ages. I used to think I could get over it. But the feeling was still somehow weird. So much emotions and memories came back. I felt an urge to feel a basketball then. I remembered those times when we had competitions. How much pain we have gone through and the tears we have shed. Not sure about the team members, but everything was still so real to me. I wonder, how can a team which struggles so much and went through so much together in the past, just split up after graduation? It is the same for my JC CCA too, for Visual Arts. Being in such small groups, we should be much closer then the other bigger sized or famous CCAs. But there were still be politics and backstabbing. Is it just human nature, or am I just purely unlucky? Perhaps that is one of the reason why I don't have too many close friends.

Well, putting that aside, I have rested the whole day today, by watching Healing Hands III on Tudou.com. Was planning to adjust back my body clock cuz I have been sleeping only like a couple of hours for the past few days. Hence, the swimming yesterday to keep me awake and forcing myself to wake this morning. I feel sleepy already. *yawnZ` Time to start developing some new photos to do some bookscrapping already, so I can do the present for Alicia before she flies to Hong Kong. I don't think it can be done by Saturday but I am sure I can finish it by my party. =) With the help of Vanessa, of course.

I am so glad that Vanessa has promised to help out with my party. Will be meeting her up on Friday night. Hopefully zuzz will turn up too. It has been *ucking long since I met zuzz. -.- Nonetheless, I expect zuzz to be turning up on my party (ok zu? =P). So much to do yet so little time. Before graduating, I was panicking about not having a job. Now, I felt that I could do with more time and rest. Anyway, I could do with some money. Maybe some shopping after getting my first pay would be consoling to me. Hehe...

Anyway, a cute clip I saw on Tudou.com. =) Go green!~

I need some loving from Vanessa

2008-05-02T01:06:00.002+08:00

Dear Vanessa,

I need to meet up with you. It has been a long time since we met up. Sad to say, we did not even meet up for your birthday! We haven't been meeting up do to arty stuff since ages. The latest one I could remember is for Zuzzy's birthday. Really hope to meet up with you soon ok? You need to help me choose my birthday cake, go Made With Love for a shopping spree and do some book scrapping together. Will call you after my last paper.

Hugs & Kisses,
Veron

I need to rush out Vanessa's and Alicia's present. I found the right materials on Tuesday! Hooray! =D

Living off medications

2008-05-01T23:53:00.002+08:00

Since the second last week of school, I fell ill again... Like as usual. I was down with fever, cough and flu. It was so bad, I even lost my voice... And had to present with a sexy voice for 2 presentations. One of my professor even asked me if I fell sick due to stress...

And while I was recovering from that during the reading week, I had Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). I peed lots of blood the last Wednesday night. And my right waist hurt so much, I could not walk properly. My dad told me to visit the doctor straight on Thursday morning as he was afraid that it would affect my kidney. Luckily, I recovered quite fast from the expensive antibiotics and medications. It cost ter more than 50 bucks for that visit to my clinic! Fortunately I have basic knowledge of the illness and medication... And unfortunately, I felt like I was living off tons and tons of medication every day. Haiz...

Oh well, went to meet Vincent and Kenny Soh for a movie on Thursday after my visit to the clinic. And also to exchange notes for Forensic Science. We went to watch . Not very nice, but more like traditional chinese movies. It was Kungfu + Comedy, Chinese + English and Western + Eastern... In one word, "Rojak". Little Sparrow's conversation is quite funny as she always refer to herself as "she" and "her" instead of "I", "me" and "my" (due to low confidence) until her last sentence "I thank you". And the translation of Chinese phrases (Cheng Yu & Su Yu) are really funny and unrecognizable. I had to look at the Chinese subtitles before I know what they were saying! It was even more funny when 2 Chinese peeple had to converse in English even while killing each other!

Little Sparrow: She will kill you, witch.
Bai Fa Mo Nv: I will kill you first, orphan bitch.

0.0 If you have extra money, like the cast and want some laughter, go ahead and enjoy the show. =)

End April till May is always a series of birthdays in my family. April 23rd was mummy's birthday, 29th April was ter's, May 1st was my dad's and mine would be coming. The four of us are Taurus-es. I always tell my friends, my mummy and daddy are both Taurus-es, and are both hot-headed and stubborn. So I am super hot-headed and stubborn. And my boyfriend is also a Taurus. They always say Taurus do not make good couples... I do not think so! Anyway, Annie's birthday was on 7th April and my kor's on 4th June. My di is the odd one out borned on December.

So on ter's birthday, after my Intro to Computer exam, we went to IMM again! LoLx... To pick up our Precious Moments figurine as well as do some shopping. We also went Fairway Country Club for Dim Sum lunch but really not nice wor... 0.0

On the 30th, I accompanied my mum, my 5th Shen Shen (auntie) and Granny go for Mother's Day lunch in West Mall and to shop a bit. It is really rare for my mum to be free. In the end, I bought the most stuff! I bought 1 pair of leggings, 1 pair of socks, 1 pair of long gloves, 1 pair of office heels, 1 top and 2 dresses. =D Then ter came over to fetch us and we went to Causeway Point to watch Iron Man. It was kind of disappointing for me, perhaps I have watched too many Super Heroes shows and expected too much... Oh well...

Anyway, 2 more exams to go. Gambatte neh` =)

Quiz = Exam?

2008-04-19T17:12:00.002+08:00

When they say its not an examinable module, DO NOT BELIEVE THEM.

Its just that the "exams" named "quizzes" in these cases come before the reading week. Which is even worse. (0.0) Everything is so cramped, I wonder who has the time to study at all. Datelines for projects -> Presentations -> QUIZZES... There is even Financial Market (FM) class a day before its quiz, which is kind of ridiculous as that lesson was examinable too. (-.-")

Oh well, I had Investment Analysis (IA) and FM Quizzes today. Although I don't think I did well for them, I am glad they are over. Just hope for B(s) and I am a happy girl. =D

Anyway, I was looking forward to my 3rd year anniversary with ter but it flew past without us knowing... Until someone asked how long we have been together a few days after. (>.<) And I was kind of upset with myself and also at ter for forgetting all about it. I guess all these became normal after being together for long, after getting so used to each other... But he made up to me by buying me Precious Moments so I am still happy. Hehe...

ter also confirmed that he booked me a chalet at Pasir Ris for my birthday. I am quite excited about it and pondering over my guests list. JC is more or less confirmed. But Secondary School and NUS ones are abit tricky. Although its not my 21st birthday, but nonetheless, its my 22nd. Having my friends missed my 21st and having missed a lot of my friends' 21st, I really hope that this party would be able to gather my friends together. It would be sort of a graduation gathering for some of us and also Alicia's farewell party.

Sad to say, we might not be able to meet up as often (for NUS people) just like I have to meet less of my JC and other friends after graduation. Hope to be able to meet up still. Will working life be as busy as NUS life? ('.' )

I need to go play some games now. Hehe... *runs away`

jos on Straits Times

2008-04-13T16:37:00.004+08:00

I am sick AGAIN!!! And it seems like I will always fall sick just before or during the exams period. Haiz...

I officially signed the contract so I have got the job as a recruiting consultant. Though quite a few people think that its not a good job, no prospect, wonders why I choose this job, blah blah, I don't really care la. Job market is not too good for me to pick and choose... For now, gaining experience is what I want now. Plus, the office is at Wisma, so I can meet friends easily at town. Hee... And I might grow to like that job. Who knows?

Anyway, I was quite disappointed with my computing module presentation. Website was plain and sucks. Presentation was not well-prepared. Questions were not answered properly. As I was sick, I wasn't thinking very well, in addition to my coarse and sexy voice. Next time, don't tell me not to rehearse presentations and take over my part last minute. And no more projects with Year 1s. As if I still have any... (I am graduating in case you don't know...)

And oh, jos came happily and told me that he appeared in the Straits Times:

jos' pic on Straits Times

He is the first guy in police uniform carrying the corpse... 0.0

Haha, luckily he came along. And so I could play Chocolatier 2 and Farm Frenzy, which I have already completed. I can't imagine exams + sick periods without games. I have an amazing body if you can ask ter. more than 24h without sleep and yet I woke up in 3-4h time and was very awake. Being sick makes my body wierd. Plus I wasn't in any mind to study or do any work, so being so amazing only helped in my gaming. 0.0 Hee...

Oh well, need to go do my slides for IA ppt this Wed. Hopefully my voice will be back...

STOP!

2008-04-03T17:15:00.002+08:00

Whoa.

I can't describe my day today.

I went for my second interview with the manager and proceed on to the 3rd round with the CEO. The manager was quite nice and friendly and she and my first interviewer actually gave me some tips for my 3rd round interview.

Although the CEO is a bit scary, I was quite confident for all 3 rounds of my interviews. And I just had a call from the HR department for me to go down for my last interview with the HR executive. I guess, its about signing the contract and what not. Whew.

Although, I haven't really heard from the other companies and was only invited to BAT's selection tests, I think I shall stop searching for jobs altogether. Its really draining me and I really need to focus on my projects, presentations, quizzes and exams for now. 0.0

I need to go slack around a bit now. >.<

My first interview

2008-04-01T23:20:00.003+08:00

I had a heartwarming day today, despite it being April Fool's day. I only realized its April Fools a couple of minutes ago. 0.0

Well, I received a couple of "goodlucks" from friends here and there, which is quite touching although only van's was received early enough to be before the interview. Heh... The interview was at 10.30am you see. 0.0 And my loving dear sent me there. =)

The interview went alright. Was supposed to be a 30 minutes interview which overshot to an hour plus. 0.0 But she was really nice and I think we "clicked" so I guess that is why the interview took a long time to finish. Then I had to do 3 personality tests. Grilling with the fact that I was having (and still am having) a splitting headache. 0.0 I took almost an hour for that...

After everything, I had to find my poor dear who waited for me for so long... And we went to j8 for lunch and he bought for me 2 precious moments collectibles! =D We also went to NTUC to buy some grocery... And I have to mention that NTUC is really expensive as compared to Giant. 0.0 Oh well, on the way home, I got a call from the company for my second round interview. Did I mention that they seemed to be rushing off somewhere? I applied on Sunday, they called me on Monday and booked an appointment on Today and now my second interview is on Thursday. GReat. When I haven't heard from the rest of the companies for ages after application. 0.0

Oh anyway, forgot to mention that the company is actually a recruiting company. Perhaps the same company jm actually went to for her internship interview? Hah... I will ask her. =P Anyway, I also applied for a company (Warren & Associates) which turned out to be AIA actually. Feel a bit kena bluff... And I realized that a lot of jobs in job portals are actually these insurance companies in disguise! Please look at end of page, maybe they will put the company address there and then... >.<

And oh, I cooked macaroni for dinner tonight. I am a not-bad cook ok. Heh... Ambition is to become a full-time housewife and to have my own restaurant/hawker stall when I retire. LOL. Oh well, I need to pig out soon, have class tomorrow... Zzz....

I need luck

2008-03-31T15:56:00.002+08:00

I am ok. Just another round of craziness by ver0n. Don't worry. We have been through it many times and we have survived it many times too. Haha...

I am finally going to an interview tomorrow. Not a very glamourous company nor a very glamourous post, but wish me good luck ya?

And I need to finish up my Investment Analysis project and tutorial... *mug`

The greatness of being in love?

2008-03-29T16:10:00.004+08:00

Sometimes, I wonder if being attached is really that great.

When having additional comments ended up hurting me.

When everyone says that I should give in in a relationship.

When many clashes in opinions ended up hurting me when I give in.

Too many incidents, I am really tired.

Perhaps love is really not great afterall.

And who says that love can bring man through all?

Now, love is really making me suffer for holding on...

Can I continue walking with you for the next 50 or even 30 years?

For the sense of security and stability I indulge in, I have to bet my whole future.

With differing perceptions of paths in mind, confusion and sadness flood my days.

The question has been appearing in my mind and heart countless of times.

Should I or should I not?

Computing Webby``

2008-03-13T15:53:00.008+08:00

I really wana blog. I really really wana do. I really wana upload my pictures from New Zealand, really really wana do. But blogger is really laggy and is not uploading pictures properly, if even at all. ( '.')

Anyway, I just did a webby for my computing module. It is supposed to be a mini assignment but I have spent quite some time on it! Could only use my di's faulty laptop since he is the only one with frontpage installed... Moreover, I had a hard time trying to upload the webby. Perhaps my pictures are too large (I was too lazy to resize them u see...), with errors here and there...

The website has some of my photos in New Zealand: Cayoning, Horse Trekking, SKY DIVING and Fishing... Well, well, the pictures in horsing are really mis-shaped so i look super fat in most pictures. 0.0 OH whatever... Anyway, do check out the fishing video I have filmed and edited MYSELF. lol... *ver0n's really proud of herself, u see... Feel free to check out my webby! =D

ver0n's computing webby!

Hectic, hectic.

2008-03-04T22:44:00.002+08:00

Recess week is gone, with my days spent on my valuation report. I am quite proud of my report though, hard work was worth the while. Hopefully, I can get a good grade. =D

A presentation tomorrow and 2 reports are due this saturday. And a midterm on the same saturday which I have yet to study even the tiniest bit. I wonder if I should really focus on finding a job or studying hard.

For all the jobs I have applied, only MOE arranged an interview with me, which is quite bad. I am frantically in need for a job, and I do not have much time.

Please, please contact me if you have a finance job available and if you need a cute and noisy girly worker for it. 0.0

Oh, I need to go finish some work before I flunk any modules and cannot graduate. -.-

NZ 9 - Hot Water Beach

2008-02-18T18:01:00.002+08:00

We went to the legendary Hot Water Beach in New Zealand. BUT, since we were afraid of spoiling our cameras, there are no actual pictures of us "enjoying" the beach and bikini babes.

We had to walk around 10 minutes to the actual spot (the red icon) and rented a shovel (which was useless).

Basically, there are these hot stones under the beach which heat up the water which seeps down and rise up after being heated. Ter actually thought that they had implanted heater so as to attract tourists. 0.0 We were supposed to dig a hole to sit within to enjoy the heated spa during low tide but sad to say, the tide was getting higher and higher although it was supposed to be low tide. Moreover, the spots are practically boiling with bubbles and burning. I burned my buttocks while getting washed away by the cold tides as they tried to dig the hole around me. 0.0

Well, that's me after my shower. We gave up. But it was no doubt amazing.

The beach.

The red circle is where we were supposed to walk to where the hot stones are located.

Ter was disappointed, I guess so were we. But I cannot deny that its quite fascinating.

That's all for today. Stay tune for the next batch of pictures taken in the HOBBITON (Lord of the Rings).

NZ 8 - Coromandel, Driving Railway Creek

2008-02-18T17:13:00.004+08:00

We went to Coromandel for this supposedly famous Driving Creek Railway. I really do not know why its so famous. Maybe because of the building of the railway?

Interesting

Ter enjoying the scenery

Going into the tunnel

See the hut there? That's our final destination.

Heard that there were mishaps before. 0.0

Destination reached.

The little train that brought us up.

Scenery, scenery, scenery.

The islands around.

We found a nice spot to stop for dinner after that.

Beautiful, but full of bees.

A nice peaceful town.

Well, that's about it for Coromandel. Next up, the hot water beach.

NZ 7 - Sheeps on our way to Coromandel

2008-02-18T17:08:00.005+08:00

With constant reminders from ter that I have not been uploading our New Zealand pictures, I have decided to do so now. Despite the fact that I should be studying now, oh well... Anyway, there are so many New Zealand pictures, I wonder when I would finish uploading them.

We had a long drive to Coromandel, with dangerous winding roads along the coast...

The scenery was gorgeous everywhere`

Amazing how sheeps can walk on steep hills and mountains to get their green grass.

One good thing about having a great cameraman with a great camera. =)

Nice closeup pictures`

Beautiful sceneries

Me and ter`

Sheeps

Luckily, we decided not to go to Sheep World, which was extremely expensive. There were loads of sheeps everywhere in New Zealand! Horses and cows too...

Vday~

2008-02-17T23:48:00.004+08:00

Rushing after Chinese New Year was Valentine's Day. Not a particularly great day, I suppose, starting an early day in school for a presentation rehearsal for the next day. Had problems with bloomberg still... Oh well...

Ter took great pains to wake up early to go shopping for my present, which is really sweet (despite the fact that I told him not to get me any). Luckily, he did not get any flowers for me. =) Vday is such a worn-out idea to me already. Love fills everyday, not only on Vday... And seeing crowds everywhere on Vday makes my head dizzy... 0.0

I changed my clothes and put my makeup in the car. I think I am really an expert now. =P I specially wore my demin long skirt (bought in London) as my dress on that day and tied a flowery scarf (bought in Germany). When everyone else is trying to look sweet or sexy in mini dresses, I decided to stand out from the crowd.

Anyway, ter brought me to Vivo for one aim, to go to Sookee (where Annie's working in) to see the brilliant rose bracelet he wanted to buy for me. Asking me if I liked it, I answered "You buy for me, I sure take what." 0.0

Mm... Dear, you already bought me a present and I think its enough le. Save up ba. =D

Well, we went to the Mussel Guys to have our lunch as I was craving for mussels ever since we came back from New Zealand. But it was a wrong move.

Soup anyone?

Steak with (a) king prawn, wasn't the best thing I have tried.

They forgot our order for mussels but we insisted on getting it anyway. The mussels were cooked in a very different style as compared to the one I cannot forget in New Zealand. The mussels themselves tasted very different. The first one I had tasted really bad. It seemed spoilt. 0.0

Nonetheless, having lunch at the Mussel Guys made me want to go back to New Zealand again. I really miss those fresh, delicious and not to mention cheap mussels...

We went to Giant to get stuff for dinner. I always love to go to this section where they named it the "Kiddy Cereals". Next to this section is the "Adult Cereals" section with low fat, healthy and non-attractive cereals. I guess I should just stay as a kid.

My present for Vday!! =D I don't really wear watches though...

That's me trying to make fondue after our dinner (we had spaghetti!). Vday for me was ter+me+kor+di+delia (my maid) =)

When I was cooking, ter didn't help but was trying to get Rainie to be his model of the day. 0.0

Grapes and banana fondue!! =)

ver0n's a happy gal on vday'08~

Chinese New Year

2008-02-17T23:41:00.005+08:00

Had a really long Chinese New Year break but didn't manage to have any time to update my blog. As usual, my family had steamboat for Chinese New Year Eve's reunion dinner. Needless to say, Chinese New Year Eve is my favourite. I really love steamboat and eating with my family. Moreover, missing out the one last year made me yearn for this year's one really badly. Oh well, I guess I was too engrossed in eating and didn't take any steamboat pictures...

Whipping up delicious dinner for Rainie and Bobo! In the Chinese NEw Year mood, I cooked pig liver and kidney for them! So hao ming (good life) right? heh... Also added cabbage for my rubbish bin Rainie. For those who do not know, my Rainie eats real lots! And she eats anything I put in her bowl, including vegetables. So guai right? =D Like owner, like dog ma. Not like bobo and ter, so fussy. 0.0 Anyway, ter was saying that Rainie is such a fan tong (rice bucket) as the rice she eats in a meal can last ter more than 2 days! hah...

Well, that's Rainie waiting for her Chinese NEw Year Eve's dinner!

After dinner, Rainie is really happy while watching us play mahjong.

Our annual Chinese New Year celebration, after welcoming the Fortune God (Cai Shen Ye).

We also went to the Fortune God temple in Sembawang.

Everywhere is golden in colour!

Haven't been in a temple for awhile, so took quite some pictures. I really like this one.

A golden crane.

The ceiling..

My mummy and her favourite Fortune God.

Lightings`

Chinese New Year Day, relatives were supposed to come to our house. Didn't really uploaded many pictures as I think it would not be nice to do so... heh... Oh well, just wanted to show how big our home-grown green pepper is already. lol...

That's Rainie saying "Gong Xi Fa Cai!" with a red packet around her neck.

Not to forget Chinese New Year greetings from Bobo`

The 2 of them had to be chained up as some of the kids are scared of them. Oh well, I had fun, and I guess everyone had fun too. =)

Happy Chinese NEw Year!! =D

Ed is on

2008-02-05T23:49:00.000+08:00

Haven't been updating for quite awhile, I apologize. 0.0

Well, nothing much has happened, except for the fact that school has started and I am so busy with school work. Investment Analysis is really a killer. So much work to be done, yet so little time. As usual, what's new about NUS life.

After my strong resistant, my dad finally understood that I really, really do not want to study Honours. =D So I am going to graduate soon. Heh... But that means I need to get a job. *shrugz`

Chinese New Year is like in 2 days time, and my room is quite neat now (I think). Hopefully, CNY would be great, looking at all the CNY I have gone through. I feel so detached now, since I missed last CNY. *whistle`

The HK stars photo scandals have been in the spotlight nowadays. And I am surprised at how updated wikipedia is. Edison Chen's profile in already updated and there is even a page on the article which is even updated about the Edison's apology video recently released. I am impressed. Well, ter is more interested in whether Joey Yung's photo is real. As for me, I was quite excited when I heard of it from Anggie and Jingmin. Maybe because it's Edison. But the excitement dies off after awhile.

I mean, I was quite disappointed with Gillian at first, but it's their choice and privacy. What people want to do is none of other people's business, isn't it? It's not a crime to have sex. I assume that it's not a crime to take down videos and pictures while having sex. And I assume that it's not a crime to possess personal sex videos or pictures (except for Singapore). Tell me if I am wrong, Ruth. =)

Moreover, I am not surprised that Edison is like that. Don't forget that he is borned in an Ang Mo country and has grown up the Ang Mo way. What is having many sex partners to them? What is shooting sex pictures and videos to them?

Moreover, many people in Asian countries (eg. Singapore) are doing that. Having one-night-stands, countless sex partners and flings. Taking pictures and videos of their sex in the process. See Tammy. And I am sure many of us are doing it. So why condemn these stars just because they are stars?

And I think people should listen to Edison's advice and stop circulating or delete the pictures. The porn site ones are definitely more pleasing to the eye.

Survey help!!

2008-01-17T09:45:00.000+08:00

Dear people,

I need some help with a short 10-questions-only survey. I need as many responses as I can collect. Please click on the link below to start the survey if you are within the age group of 13 to 30 years old.

Click here to take survey

Please help me circulate the survey by posting on your webby or emailing it around.

Thank you!! =D

NZ 6 - Northland, The hunt for Mangonui Fish & Chips!!!

2008-01-14T15:04:00.000+08:00

A 2-3h drive from Bay of Islands, we came to the famous Mangonui Fish Shop.

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Fish & Chips!!! The mussels were ok only though.

Hao2

Janice

Cute dear

I think I better stick to my own body. =D

A visit to one of the beach trying to catch the sunset but the sun went down the other side. 0.0

The drive back to Auckland was really long. Thanks to dear who got us back safely every night despite the long driving hours (got more than 6 h ba?).

Look out for more pictures in other places of NZ. =)

NZ 5 - Northland, Bay of Islands

2008-01-14T14:24:00.000+08:00

Biu Biu!!! Bay of Islands. One of the must go places in NZ. BUT, as we went to many different places, we reached BoI in the evening and most of the activities are already done for the day... So we just explored the area... And luckily, there is some carnival going on. =)

The habour to go to many different islands

The coast

Russell Island?

Fire engine with loads of adverts on it

Bay of Island i centre

Ice cream time!!!

The singer

Carnival starts!

Free sweets!

Happy feet alive!!

Baby happy feet

CUTE!!!! =D

Maori culture

Fairy tale-y

Falun Gong 0.0

Merry Xmas, Ho Ho Ho!

That's all for Bay of Islands. One last place in Northland before we are done. =)

NZ 4 - Northland, Wangarei Falls

2008-01-14T13:44:00.000+08:00

Beware, the pictures shown below are really beautiful and amazing. =P

Wangarei Falls

The start of our journey

The top of the fall

We have to cross the bridge to get to the bottom of the fall. That's Hao2 and his amazing camera.

Now that we have crossed the bridge, we begin to see some action.

That's Wangarei Fall taken by my camera

This taken by Hao2's camera. 0.0

At the bottom of the falls, taken by Hao2's camera. Pretty cool, eh?

Me and dear at the bottom of the falls, taken by my camera. =P

Walking back up.

Hope you guys like the pictures as much as I did. =)

NZ 3 - Northlands

2008-01-13T13:46:00.000+08:00

Alright, remember the famous habour bridge we took at the Auckland habour? We drove through it to get to the northlands...

Driving through the harbour bridge.

At the red beach, which is not really red. 0.0

Don't really remember the name of this place but its really beautiful.

Creatures that you can find in the water here!!!

My cute dear` =)

Passed by sheep world but didn't go in. The admission tickets are really expensive, plus there are sheeps all around NZ so we didn't really bothered. 0.0

More pictures coming up...

My last bidding...

2008-01-12T12:40:00.000+08:00

Whew... I got through my last bidding with no hiccups. Managed to get all the modules I want.

Tutorial balloting coming up soon.

I think I will need some textbook. 0.0

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Watched The Golden Compass, I am Legend, National Treasure, Vexille and Le Grand Chef. Would recommend Le Grand Chef amongst all the show I have watched. It's really nice, touching and funny. I love it. =)

My brain hurts. 0.0

NZ 2 - One Tree Hill

2008-01-09T12:39:00.000+08:00

"One Tree Hill (or Maungakiekie in Maori) is a 182 metre volcanic peak located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Maori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is also called One Tree Hill.

The hill's scoria cones erupted 20,000 - 30,000 years ago, creating lava flows that covered an area of 20 square kilometres, mostly towards Onehunga, making it the largest (in terms of area covered) of the Auckland volcanic field. The summit provides views across the Auckland area, and allows visitors to see both of Auckland's Harbours."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Tree_Hill%2C_New_Zealand

Showing off our rented sports car.

One Tree Hill, a volcanic cone.

My lovely dear

Walking up is no easy feat, but the people there ran up and down numerous times while we were there. 0.0

At the peak

I took this myself. *proud`

Thanks to Hao2 for taking lovely pics of me & dear. =)

Let's walk together forever...

NZ 1 Auckland

2008-01-08T15:39:00.000+08:00

Due to sok's request, I have put up some pictures from NZ. =)

While packing our luggages, I cant help but try to sqeeze into ter's bag (borrowed from my kor) cuz it looks super huge...

Me and ter on the plane

Auckland was our first stop. Picture taken when we reached our hotel.

"The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area of the country. It is also New Zealand's most populous city with approximately 1.3 million residents, over a quarter of the country's population, and demographic trends indicate that it will continue growing faster than the rest of the country. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. It is one of the few cities in the world to have harbours on two separate major bodies of water."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auckland

BITE!

A small flea market besides the cinemas.

Being the city of New Zealand, Auckland is the most expensive place to eat in as compared to the other places we have visited. We had Mac Donalds'~

Its squashing me!!! HELP!!

Mexican restaurant was having a party and we borrowed the hats for a picture.

The famous port.

With the famous habour bridge, which connects Auckland to the North Shore.

Thats all for now. =P

What friends are really for

2008-01-06T21:51:00.000+08:00

I dislike it when you made fun of my habits but starts to make them yours.

I dislike it when you copied whatever I do, wear or even like.

I dislike it when you ganged up with your boyfriend against me.

I dislike it when you disrespect me.

I dislike it when you take me for granted.

And when I treated you as a friend, I cared and took care of you.

Each time you got a bit independent, you just dump me aside.

Limping back only when you are hurt or need some help.

Sometimes, enough is enough.

I have had enough.

Friends are not meant to be made used of.

Perhaps I really cannot have girl friends.

Sometimes, I just feel that my world is just ter and me.

I guess, that should be fine with me...

Rainie's birthday pics~

2008-01-05T16:16:00.000+08:00

A picture tells a thousand words, so here are some pictures. =)