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2007-12-22T21:51:00.000+08:00

A need to be more organised..~~

With me going on to a new job and having more DEADlines responsibilities, there is an immense need for me to have a organiser by my side.

And that is why I bought this PDA handphone - O2 XDA Zinc.

This is really a great phone - for the 1st time in my life I am able to surf wireless in public places keep tab of important dates... =D

2007-11-25T19:24:00.000+08:00

F.R.E.E.D.O.M.

With my remaining matters like payroll matters from my ex-company coming close to being settled, this serves as a relief for me & also an indicator that I can finally have a fresh start in my new Company. =)

In fact, guess what, I HIGHLY suspect that I will end up being the one compensating the Firm since I did not serve the one month's notice that is required of me. And for that I really can't be bothered. In fact if that toopid HR were to ever ask me for compensation I will take my own SWEEET time and pay up only when I FEEL like it...wahaha...

This will teach her a lesson for take her own bloody own sweet time to settle my leaves and her bad attitude...grrr~!

In addition to that, my examis just over & I am really keeping my fingers crossed as to what kind of rubbish grades I will be getting.. =S

But during this period, I also took the chance to go fro a short holiday to Hangzhou and Shanghai. Although my previous job requires me to travel to China regularly - sometimes even for practically the whole month but I necer really got a chance to enjoy China as I am simply too busy working my ass away in the hotel room.. =(

Mum and me went on a self-planned trip for 1 week.

A true luxury to me given the fact that I never really like , in fact I hated, tour groups.. =[

Anyway the weather in Shanghai and Hangzhou was superb - cool weather and too hot and sunny.. =P

Anyway, took some really great pictures for this trip..

Hangzhou West Lake

Some nice view at a waterfall.. =P

Amongst Long Jing tea plantations

Allow me to be abit self-centered. Juz tot that this is a nice photo to upload..wahaha..Taken during our 1st dinner in Shanghai @ a Sichuan restaurant.. =P

View outside our hotel in Shanghai **PRIME VIEW**

Night views of the bund..

Day view of the bund

2007-11-12T20:43:00.000+08:00

My wedding that turned out to be a disaster

We are getting married at last.

Finally this day has come for us.

Our wedding is held at a grand venue - the stadium.

There are so many well-wishers attending this grand event of the century.

I look so good. Bettet than even before. =P

I feel like I am the most fortunate person that ever lived on earth.

This wedding ceremony was carried out with the best wishes from my family. Something that I never thought would happen in my life.

But soon after the ceremony you became indifferent towards me. I am not your priority anymore. This made me heartbroken that I am not the only one you see.

And alas, we ended up in a tragic state - divorce. =(

I woke up in tears.

I pray hard that this will never happen in reality in our lives.

Will it? =S

2007-09-01T15:14:00.000+08:00

A future to look forward to?

As we celebrated our 2 years anniversary, our common dream seems to become further from us (at least that is what I perceive it to be). Dreams that used to inspire me in the past, now made me feel more troubled.

Nothing seems to be logical now. I don't know what I am still hanging around for. No matter how hard we try to meet midway, we don't seem to be at each other's standards. Its just a brush of shoulders. Sad, I would say...

Want so badly to slow down but what's the use? Time waits for no man. Its a take it or leave it world out there.

You said that I am too selfish to think about myself & nothing else. This is not true. Feel so wronged. Its US that is the most important to me.

Been having more quarrels lately. Its not my fault. You have changed COMPLETELY. No wonder people say that the way a guy treat his mum is the same way he will treat his gf much less his wife.

For what are we hanging on to this relationship that is so messed up?

Just as you are disappointed with me I am equally disappointed, if not more, with you.

I see no hope in us anymore.

Feel anger and disappointment with you. I don't know how to live with you anymore.

Bleak future...

What am I to do? Want so much to escape from it all just like what I did 2 years ago. Can I do that? Will I ever be able to do that?

But what's keeping me from doing that?

So envious of the people out there.

I am indeed the Green-Eyed Monster.

Looking back at the recent gifts he gave me / we did to celebrate our monthly anniversary gave me the following thoughts:

9th month anniversary
We met in Orchard Road for shopping. After that, we bought some delicious Japanese food and shared it on the marble top outside Wisma Atria.

He even rushed to Suntec to buy me a nice bracelet before he went for class. *Touched* He always knows what kind of gifts makes me smile... =)

23rd month anniversary
He cooked me a big plate of cream spaghetti and even bought a bottle of wine to celebrate this special day. I can never resist his cooking especially when it comes to white creamy spaghetti which he specially cooked with extra lots of cream and cheese. A truely delightful surprise for me.

2 year anniversay
The last time he bought me anything so expensive was when we were together for barely a week. He bought me a diamon ring. And now 2 years later, I got another nice shimmery diamond ring from him. A bigger and more expensive than the 1st.

A renewal of love's promises?

2007-08-15T09:29:00.000+08:00

My First Time at a concert

Never in my 22 years have I ever attended a concert - as I have thought it to be expensive and I could jolly well be listening in to the singer's songs on CD in the comfort of my own home.

But today, I attended my 1st @ NUS UCC Hall.

I attended Corrinne May's concert - Beautiful Seed =)

A great concert, I must say. There was a grand piano in the centre of the stage & together with it are drums, guitars, percussions & even strings. And of cos there is Kavin, the Music Director cum manager cum husband of Corrinne May.

Talking about a cool couple team, this must be it..hehe

Anyway with all the live band, the concert was magical. The lightings just made things even better. Well, this could be my 1st time in a concert that is why everything seems so fresh to me. But one thing I can certainly be sure about is that even people who have been to Corrinne May's concert enjoyed it too. =P

Her voice is so powerful yet so full of emotions.

Her voice seems to go so well with the band.

In fact for some moment her songs made me think about those days back then when Eddy courted me by singing her songs. There was a song from her collection used by him back then for my every mood. That is why when she sang those songs, it made me tear abit.

But seems like Eddy enjoyed it more than me cos he was shaking his head, hands & feet to the rhythm but to my IRRITATION.

Its DISTRACTING me~!!! Grrr.....

After the concert, we rushed out to get in the queue for autograph. Omg, when I saw the queue I almost fainted. Its so freakily long. Think there is almost like 100+ people in front of us *faintz*.

Hence explaining why we queued from 11pm all the way to almost 1am before we got there. Yeah~!

The long-awaited photo..hehe

The soul of the concert.. =)

In total, I would say that this concert is a success~!

My boss likes Corrinne May's concert too. When I told him that Corrinne May's concert is not some crazy concert where fans stand around, scream and faint but instead all the fans just sitin their cosy seats to enjoy the nice ambience, we started to have a mini discussion about this. Finally, he told me this..

Screaming & waving green light stix is for the young; sitting around & listening is for the old.

I completely son't agree with it at all as I simply like to sit in the soft chair listening in to the concert. Its simply one of life's enjoyment~! =P

This does not mean I am not old right? =S

Anyway, these are my rewards for having queued so long...haha

Autographed album addressed to ME & EDDY~! =O

Beautiful concert postcard..

Of coz, I MUST hv it autographed too (@ the back).. =P

A great album..must support~! =P

2007-08-13T01:01:00.000+08:00

I've been promoted~!
By Lixia

After one year of tedious endurance & many times wanting to way the white flag and walk away from the scene, I've finally been promoted. I would say that this is really hard-earned effort. How many sleepless nights, sweat and tears have I shed; to this day I have already lost count of it.

But todday my efforts paid off. Yeah! *pops champagne*

This company is still what I perceive it to be - having a healthy working environment & a good boss (except of coz that woman I was talking about). And most importantly some of my good friends are here, this makes leaving hard for me.

But alas, a dream is a dream. It still has to be fufilled lest I live in regret. So here I am fighting hard to get to where I wish to be. But the problem is NO ONE HAS APPROACHED ME YET~!

Haiz...wonder whether the problem lies with me or the ugly world out there.. =(

But anyway, I will perserve~! Hope that tomorrow will be a better day~! =D

2007-07-31T23:22:00.000+08:00

Darling's Little Ebay Business
By Lixia

Not having much money to start with in life / silver spoon in one's mouth has both its pros and cons.

The bad side of it is that, of course, is that there will be alot of things that we may wish to have but do not have the means to do so.This can quite painful at times especially when you really want it badly but know that the hapiness will be short-lived & the consequences will be serious.

I am not someone who go for branded stuff but ocassionally pampers for mayself is still very much required. As for darling, he does not have many places to spend his money on except on me (of cos), food (maybe) & bike (grrr...). Luckily I have cured his "fetish" (no porn involved.. =S) of buying a certain group of things..hehe

Well, to earn a living on your own is definitely much encouraged. After all, we have to learn how to be independent. Being able to do that will most likely be something that I could be proud of even at old age.. =)

Seemingly to achieve out little goal, darling had been trying different ways to earn some pocket money himself & taking up professional courses to give him an edge in his field.

On the financial side, he has been performing some IT consultancy work for his brother-in-law's newly started business & taking a cut of the profit earned. On his side, he has also been having his own Ebay business by selling COACH bags at lower than the retail price.

Here are some of the bags sold (feel free to contact me if you are interested in any of them)...

Bumble bee bag (My favourite bag) =P

Wristlet with blue fringe

Light blue bag (personal favourite)

Large size blue wristlet

Blue scribble sling bag

Bumble bee wristlet (Personal favourite)

Pink bag (Personal favourite)

Pink wristlet

Bumble bee sling bag

Wristlet with pink fringe

Darling bought a coach bag for me for christmas last year..*loves* =P

On the educational side, he has been taking a specialist diploma in the IT field to ouple with his degree. Certainly something that can increase his employability in the local market since his degree was not obtrained locally. =)

Ever since we started dating, he has definitely changed alot all for the better of our future (I hope). This, I am very touched & hope that things will eventually turn out to be the way we wished for. =)

2007-07-22T23:25:00.000+08:00

The Need to be Stronger
By Lixia

Had a couple of "nervous brerakdowns" this month. Tough case I was assigned to handle. Doing things that was out of my job scope is tough enough. But what was tougher was that I had to go through this alone with little or practically no guidance & no team mate to share the ~~rubbish~~ burden with me. It is just me, & me alone. =(

Seeing other teams having each other to share their woes made me feel even more envious & at times even bitter about it.

To make matters worse, the manager was not at all helpful at all. She was practically dumping the whole thing to me. Many may say that this is perfectly normal for a manager to ~~push~~ "delegate" work to her staff. But here what I am trying to say is that the least she could do is to at least ask how I was coping, having known that this is my first time handling a job of such complexity. Lately, I even heard that she was bad mouthing about my work to other managers. I can't believe a manager like her level will stoop to such a level. Grr...

There was even one time I really had a very strong urge to slap her across that bitchy face. Argh~!

Well, anyway as a collegue of mine said to me: there is really no point in "fighting" head on with her. The person who will be on the losing end will SURELY be me.

Having given it much thought, this advice really made alot of sense to me. So these days instead of being angry & sulking all day, spoiling my day & the mood of people around me, I'd rather not make myself look so bad & try to be more tolerant.

Though I think that my temper has indeed improved but I guess it's much like a dormant volcano - always waiting for a chance to erupt. But for now, I will just try to keep calm (& indifferent, if matters get difficult).

I call this anger management - all for the need to be stronger for tougher road ahead in the work place where people are "ugly" & selfish. =(

2007-07-14T09:59:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday, Sister~!
By Lixia

After 21 years of mischief and childishness, my little kid sister has (finally) reached adulthood. Am sincerely hoping that from this day she will be more matured and not be a little spoilt brat like she used to be.

And from what I can see is that communication between the both of us has become better. Probably because we seldom see each other these days as she is staying in the school hostel while I am busy with work and is usually not at home when she is back for the holidays... =(

Aanyway for this special day I specially left work early despite me having a mean senior breathing down my neck for my work. Well, its not like as if I was productive or anything in fact I haven been talking to anyone for the whole day just concentrating on my work. But still, was not able to get the "desired" results. So well, what can I say? I've tried my best I guess.. =P

We went to Raffles Marina country club to celebrate. A country club that is at the very far end of Singapore (near Tuas 2nd link).. =S

But however, I would say the ambience there is very quiet and nice...just what my family likes.. =)

The birthday girl.. =)

Do we look alike? Most people say we don't... =(

Some of the dishes that we ordered...

Crispy buffalo wings.. *droolz*

Steak, but it taste abit burnt. To be honest its one of the worst I have ever eat... =S

Nice fish and chips. The top favourite western food of the birthday girl.. =D

After dinner we went to the poolside to continue our mini celebration..

The birthday cake. Fabulous cheese cake from Singapore Island Country Club. My favourite too..hehe

The mother-daughter photo...

The cake sure got HUGE strawberry on it. It taste very fresh, creamy and cheesy. This is what I call good quality.. =P

Then its the long awaited time. Presents~! =P

Diamond necklace - a standard 21st birthday present in our family.. =D

Money~! *droolz*

Towards the end of the celebration of coz can't forget some photo-taking sessions.. =)

Picture with grandma

On the whole this is indeed a very memorable time. Precious time spent with family.. =D

2007-07-08T22:00:00.000+08:00

Food of Love
By Lixia

We have been fanatics for good food. But problem is that we do not have much money and idea as to where all the good food are. But well, this does not stop us from pursuing our craze..haha...

Being a good cook, especially for western food, darling could still manage to whip up some decently delicious food. This makes me appreciate him more as I am a lousy cook myself - always ending up getting scalded or turning the kitchen upside down... =s

In fact after the first time I tried to cook, Darling ALWAYS shoo me out of the kitchen as my carelessness will irritate him and end up he will scald himself too..wahaha

So, this is another few more points for Darling... =D

But lately, the ban from the kitchen was SLIGHTLY lifted. I was allowed to help a teeny weeny bit in the kitchen.. =D

I was allowed to help cut up some meat and other ingredients. But still, am still NOT ALLOWED anywhere near the stove.. =S

Anyway, some of the dishes that Darling cooked are:

American Breakfast. Messy display and the bacon was rather salty. But if I didn't remember wrongly, its Darling's first time trying to cook breakfast. And considering that he woke up like 6 pluz am to prepare it I give him full marks for it.. =)

Delicious pancakes with lots of butter and maple syrup. Just my kind of breakfast early in the morning... =)

The latest dish that darling has been whipping up for me is spagetti in white sauce. Very nice~

Actually there are many other things that we have tried cooking like chicken rice and beef sauce pasta. But sad to say I just can't seem to find it..haiz =(

Hope to eat more food cooked by Darling - that is provided he does not over cook (it always seems like he is cooking for an army, making me over-eat. That's why although at times I really do miss his cooking, I forbid him to cook as it just too sinful to have him do cooking in his very own "unique" style... =S

2007-06-03T12:01:00.000+08:00

Trip to Kuala Lumpur
By Lixia

This is the first time in my whole life actually travelling out of the country with people other than my family members. Truely an exciting experience. =)

Being people with tight budget, we took the train bound for KL from Johor. I was nervous as there was so many people at the customs that I was afraid that I would get lost. And darling added to it, by insisting that I hold some money with me so that in case I got lost from him I could still be calm and get help. Hmmm..I don't know if I should say that he is insensitive or caring towards me.. =S

As the train was scheduled to leave the Johor train station at 10pm, we were worried of missing it thus we decided to walk across the causeway.

Wahaha..I would say that this trip gives me many "first-time". Never in my whole 23 years have I walked across this bridge. Pampered, I always had the priviledge to sit in the comfort of the car while others walk their breath out. But now, its my turn to get my toes dirty..haha

By the time we reached Johor, we still had some time to buy some food on the train. Darling bought lots of food and drinks like there was no tomorrow... =S

But can see the excitement in his eyes - with much anticipation for this trip. =D

But on my side, I just wanted to get to the station soon not only for the fear of missing the train but also for the fear of being robbed. We were very close to the petrol station where alot of Singaporeans got robbed or even murdered whilst they were pumping petrol.. =S

Makes me uncomfortable being there.. =S

But the let down for the night was that the train was late for almost 1 and a half hours. I was felt irritated that this was happening and yet there was nothing we could do as according to the train ticket it states that a refund will only be given when the train is TWO hours late~! OMG~! They actually give themselve such a BIG leeway.. =S

Well, guess there is nothing we could do except to sit there and feed the mosquitoes and feeling sticky all over.. =(

But finally the train came - much to my delight. Seeing the trains headlights is like seeing light at the end of the tunnel again... =P

Haiz..even the headlight is spoilt on one side. I miss MRT trains.. =S
Seem to see some faint orbs (According to some, orbs represents spirits.. =S) all over the pic..OMG. People killed from jumping on train tracks? =S

Took the special train - 1st class seating. Very spacious and clean. No money to take 1st class seating in plane at least I could try the train, still not too bad right? Haha

With leg rest and ample leg rest~! Cool~! =D
Too bad, this kind of trains only operate on peak periods such as public holidays.. =(

After a good rest, its morning and the train pulled to KL Central station.. =)

Didn't know that the train was that long. On observation, realised that its is very much longer than MRT trains. Endless... =S

I would say that we are very lucky as the weekend was a Formula 1 weekend and so we managed to get a glimpse of the ACTUAL Formula 1 racing car while on our way to the hotel. This display was just less than 10 mins walk from our hotel.. =D

Cool car~!

Don't know what is this. But the staff there seems to take good care in cleaning its casing.. =S

Took many views of the car. Am too excited le. Even Darling bacame the victim of having to pose by the car. Notice his hair is so messy from sleep. Aww...poor thing..hehe

Finally, we reached the room. The view of the room is not too bad.. =)

Hehe..All refreshed to explore KL.. =)

Amazing grafitti at the side of the monsoon drain. Can't help taking a pic of it...

Opposite the street from Petaling Street - Chinatown in KL...

A good view of KLCC in the daytime...

Night view of KLCC...

On the last day before we went back, we went to eat at this rather dirty alley. I was initially quite relutant to eat but with much persuasion from Darling finally relented. It does not taste so bad after all.. =D

Bak Kut Teh..*droolz*

Claypot Rice.. *droolz*

On the whole I would say that this trip is rather memorable one for me. Although I would say that it is quite unlikely that I would visit KL again due to the fact that the transport system there ~~sucks~~ is always late and the people there are quite rowdy. =(

But certainly, I am looking forward to more of such trips to other places. Starting a holiday fund after this trip for such purpose... =)

2007-05-31T22:11:00.000+08:00

A Visit to PetFarm
By Lixia

As I was on 1 month paid leave, it is really a god time to visit places where we have always wanted to go since a long time ago.

For this time, one of the places we went was - PetFarm, located in Chua Chu Kang.

Much "research" was done months ago and we had high expectations of this place. Being pet lovers, we look forward to seeing many cute animals, especially dogs.

But much to our dismay, this place was very much a disappointment. Not only was this place not well organised, it was no well maintained. The variety of animals there were also limited and common. Dogs, which we were looking forward to seeing could only be found in the pet stores and we were not allowed to play with them. Not like what the name seems like "PetFarm", its more like a "PetStore"... =(

Except for a little small corner for some common animals such as guppies (bred in a flower pot), a few guiness, rabbits, turtles, toads, etc. Really sounds COMMON right? Haiz....

A small dark shed where people fish for prawns. But the pond looks gross and bare to me. Wonder if there was really prawns in im. Well, even of there is I would not dare eat it for fear of poisoning..Haha...

An idle pond. Makes the whole place looks more pathetic... =S

Hmmm...a little pond for kids to fish. Just some guppies and red fish. S$8, seems to abit expensive.. =S

The "best" scenery from PetFarm. I seem to have put on a bit of weight~! OMG~! =S

Presenting a "friendly" goat. Hehe...

Rabbits.. =)

Guinese Pigs that made wierd oinking sounds. Hehe..damn cute~! =)

Toads. Haiz what a disppointment to see this in a PetFarm.. =(

Turtles. Another disappointment. =(

Well as you can see, this PetFarm is a real disappointment. More of a commercial place than anything else.. =S

2007-05-31T20:53:00.000+08:00

"Dim Sum" on Vesak Day
By Lixia

Went to a Cantonese Dim Sum Restaurant off Chin Swee Road with Eddy and his Mum. The good old "Red Star Restaurant". Been around for quite some time now, heard they have been around for 30 years.

And the most common sight for this restaurant is that there will be a long queue of people waiting to be seated. I remember there was once I there with my family on New Year's Day morning 2 years ago. It was just 7 am and we already had to queue up to wait for seats.. =S

Well..anyway, the restaurant serve food in the typical Hong Kong style - Obasans pushing their carts of Dim Sum just short that they were not shouting what was on their cart..hehe

But even without that, the whole restaurant is bustling and noisy enough. Shan't even mention the HEAT that was simmering from all around us. As I was eating the food, I seem to forget that I was eating in a RESTAURANT. Wahaha~! =p

But I would say that the food there is really great - especially those who likes deep fried Dim Sum, I would definitely highly recommend this place. =)

For people who, like me, likes steamed Dim Sum such as "Xiao Long Bao" & "Tang Bao" I would then recommend that you try Crystal Jade instead.

Not to say that all the food there don't suit my taste. I fancy the century egg porridge - so smooth and delicious. I fancy the roast duck - so crispy and fragrant... *droolz*

Fragrant Roast Duck, Creamy Porridge, Crispy "You Tiao", Yummy Spring Roll & Crunchy Veg

Eddy's fav - Roast Pork & Char Siew.. =P

2007-05-29T11:23:00.000+08:00

My Convocation Day
By Lixia

After almost 3 years of hard work in the university, finally I survived to this day. My convocation day~! Yeah~!

Thought that this day would never come. =S

What is more unbelievable is that despite my fooling around and screw-ups especially when I was in year 2 & 3, I still managed to secure my honours. Pure luck, I guess. =p

Intially I was contemplating whether to go to the ceremony or not as there were some people whom I don't wish to see (old hatred.. =S) and I have an unsecure feeling about this event.

But with much persuasion from my family and friends, I finally relented.

I am glad that I made the decision to go for the convocation as I was able to see classmates whom I have not managed to catch up with in a long time... =)

My convocation!

Doris, me and Phoebe... =)

A proud mum and her daughter~! =p

Mum, me and Grandma... =)

Best pic taken so far.. =P

On the whole, this is truely a meaningful event that I have not regretted going.. =)

Me and Eddy also went to take a graduation photo together wor..hehe

~ SwEeT MeMoRIeS ~

2007-05-25T19:19:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its Eddy's 21st birthday today~!

Finally its the GOLDEN 21~! =)

It seems like yesterday when I first know him....hehe

Anyway we went to celebrate today (we've been celebrating this special day for the whole of the week)..

It was simple yet memorable for me. Hope it did for him too... =)

The birthday boi~!

Nice oreo cake Ed's mum bought...

A BIG slice topped with strawberry for the bdae boi...

Among the many little pressie & treats I gave him in celebration of this special day, this is the one worth mentioning about. Nice eh? =P

2007-05-23T23:52:00.000+08:00

Another Turning Point in Life
By Lixia

This is definitely one of those memorable turning point of my life.

I have perfect eyesight now~! Wahaha~!

All thanks to Lasik. =P

But this is not without price to pay.

Well, apart from the money, the most importantly is the "pain" I gotta go through.

Imagine some metal thing being placed on top of your eyeball and your eyes being pry open with some metal pliers. Felt like as if my eyeball was gonna pop out..=S

Despite me really looking forward to having perfect eyesight all over again, something I had not the chance to enjoy since Primary 1, I immediately began to regret once that freaking metal thing was placed ON TOP of MY eyeball.. =S

My god~! My eyes still twitch from all these thoughts.

In fact for the next couple of hours after the surgery especially when the anesthetic wears off from my eyes and I feel pain on them, all these thoughts just worsen the whole situation.. =(

Actually I was thinking of doing a couple of ~~cosmetic surgery~~ surgery after this like adding double eyelid, putting braces and all...

All in the name of BEAUTY.

Not like as if I've none of the money, in fact the money is just there sitting there waiting to be used. But now...haiz..its the mental obstacle that I've to overcome.... =(

I've decided to give up such thoughts of beautifying myself.

Thou I still think that I am not pretty enough...

Eyes still still in the process of recovering - still blurry. Hope all things will turn out fine and no infection will follow. *shudders*

2007-05-18T11:16:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

For the past 2 weeks I was not working but on exam leave. Have been feeling rather stressed thou.

This is not only coming from my exams stress but also from work.

Have been terribly disturbed every one day or two. Every day or two I will definitely get calls from the office asking me this and that. Making me feel like as if I would be at their mercy to be asked back to work despite me being on exam leave.

Why is it that I have to go through all this? I wonder how these leave-wreckers, be it the managers or whoever who calls to spoil others leaves like it if their leaves are being shortened and they being recalled back or when they keep receiving calls.

I've come to realise that people in my company like to recall people back when they are on leave or call to disturb them. What the hell~!!

And today, the BEST ultimate - my colleague asked me if I could go back to clear the mess that ANOTHER colleague had created. Solely for the lame reason that no one has the time to clear it up.

Why? Why is it me? I don't suppose I am the one who created this, am I? Why is it that when I asked her for help she told me that she has no time to help me, despite the manager asking me to pass SOME of my outstanding matters to her while I am on leave. When she said that she had no time to for me I graciously said it fine I will do it when I am back. Then now, what gives her the idea that I would be FREE to clear up the mess for her? Not that I am being vengeful as not to "help" her, but if I was so free to come back earlier from my leave I wouldn't be asking her for help in the first place, right?

For the past few weeks before my exam leave starts, I've been fighting so hard to get my leave. It is not as if I have not applied for it and it has not been approved. Fact is it has been approved long ago. I fought for it so hard that when my leave finally starts (1 day later than it should have been), I was terribly drained of energy.

I feel like I have been fighting a long war.

I guess that if it was not for darling's encouragement and Ah Hong's words of telling me to be firm in what I think and fight for what I think is right, I most probably would not even be having my exam leave. Probably still being exploited. Haiz...

Somehow it sets me thinking that is it like this in other companies too? Even in the big 4?

Wish someone could answer me on that... =(

Now that I am facing such a situation, I begin to wonder is it that I am TOO good (which I seriously don’t think so) or is it that I am TOO easy to "bully". I always see that my other colleagues around me having a much easier time than me; at least they are not like me having more and more work piled on them faster than they could handle anyone of them.

When I was schooling, I used to hear people say that the working world out there is ugly.

So ugly that you can't even trust your own friends in there.

Now I am slowly beginning to understand this saying.

With my coming to 1 year of working life, I am seeing more and more ugliness, people only caring about their own interest – making use of people whenever given the opportunity. But when help is required from you, they will give lots of cock and bull crap stories. Makes me depressed thinking of this.

Probably some may think that with my changed of attitude as compared to when I just started work it means that I am not a motivated as I used to be. But I can say that this is not true, I still love to learn as I work but I've got a limit too. I don't suppose that I could actually learn quite effectively when things are just pilling up on you with everyone and everything just SCREAMING out to get your attention for things to be done.

Guess with so much pent-up frustration and unhappiness and all its really time for me to move on and look for another job. Soon...

2007-03-24T22:30:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

It was truely an "exciting", "fun-filled" & "sad" week all at the same time for both me and Eddy.

We started off the week with me trying really hard to meet him but he sorta refused to do so with the ~~excuse~~ reason that he wants to go to the gym.

Its not like as of I was being unreasonable or something but well sometimes when I urge to meet comes there is really no stopping for me. But guess what, sad to say this URGE comes almost too frequently, I must say.

It comes EVERYDAY after work~! =P

Anyway although relectant (I suppose) to meet me but he still came. That's the sweet part of him. But hmm..knowing that we is trying hard to lose weight I still insist on going to eat buffet. Hmm...actually I cant eat much to but I jsut love to have lots of food in front of me.

And of coz, he obliged. I would't dare defy the queen too, I suppose... =S

Aniwae we went to Yuki Yaki to eat. Not as nice as Sakura but the good thing about this place is that we could actually "cook" our very own ice cream. Amazing~!

Wee at first it was really some hard work as the cream that we poured on the cold pan solidify very fast. It just seems as if we were working our hand muscles out just to have a small cup of DIY ice cream... =S

But after awhile it really got fun and Eddy even tried out some nice DIY ice cream that looks really great~!

Heart shape ice cream~!

Mr Smiley

One of the nicest ice cream we have made for the nite~!

That's me~!

But well, we also had a very fierce quarrel during this week that almost make the END of our 18 months relationship.

Dooms day should have came but well...

I was ~~melted~~ persuaded by a nice bouquet of flowers sent right to my office to take back my words... =S

Like what my colleage, Penny, says: Flowers can really make a gal happy.

But it will be one of those rare time I accept such apologies. No second time. Grr..~!

One of the best bouquet I've ever received

Bouquet shaped like a heart~!

Aniwae last but not least its Eddy's bdae tomorrow. Here's wishing him a happy 21st birthday~!

The birthday boi~!

2006-12-17T21:01:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its been another long time since I blogged again. With all the heavy wok schedules that I have there is practically little time for me to sleep & even lesser time for me left to blog... =S

But today (after a whole week of hard work) I am determined to blog abit more about what I left off the other time....

Anyway, my client in Shandong in really too OVER-enthusiatic about entertaining us. This came even to the ridiculous extent of bringing us to climb mountain~! =S

And its not just any teeny weeny mountain I am talking about here. Its Mount Taishan. One of the highest mountain here in China (I think).... =S

But well still manage to get some great pics from this trip..hehe

Enjoy...

At the foot of the mountain...

Another great view...

That's me~! All ready to set off~! =)

Fantastic carvings~!

Its a dreamy world up there~! Taken early in the morning...

Taken as I was descending from the mountain...

SUPER steep steps~! Alomst vertical~! Cant imagine how I manage to climb on them the night before.. =S

This map shows how many mountain peaks we have climbed to reach the peak. =S

This is indeed a fruitful trip as we managed to pick a handsome dog from the mountain too.. =P

Talk about being being a great host. They sue make some very great ones.. =P

2006-12-17T01:53:00.000+08:00

Article Submitted by Eddy:

I went for Corrinne May's Concert today : Christmas with Corrinne May at 7.30pm , Esplanade Concert Hall .

It was certainly one of the best concerts i've been to... with her enchanting voice and meaningful lyrics, all these links to a very beautiful performance, especially with Kavin's (her husband) support and assistance, and the youth choir . =D totally a great concert!

To date there are 3 favorite singers that I really like; Alicia Keys, Jewel Kilcher, and Corrinne May. While most people listen to music for their melody, tempo, beat and such, I find the above singers perform better as they really put their heart and soul into their singing, and you don't really find them like pop-stars. They all start out humble and are still musicians at heart, even now.

Their lyrics are enchanting and meaningful.

You know sometimes listening to their music would be such a good way to relieve my stress and pray sometimes.

I would like to really thank God for having such talented musicians, and i'd like to also thank these musicians for bringing joy to the lifes of others! ^____^

With Corrinne May, and I got my albums autographed! Something for Lixia too! =D

Well also at the same time I asked her about her tour dates in the US as I may end up in one of performances too... (she told me to subscribe to the mailing list which i'm in now =D)

I told her that her concert was beautiful, and thanked Kavin who also happened to be next to her, and that reminded me about Kavin's album and website which i told him that the website was very nice, especially with the part of the puppy sleeping.. check it out at www.kavinhoo.com . His music are very inspirational, and with listening to it my stresses mostly are free...! (*links the topic to the song - Free by Corrinne )

Well I told Kavin the sad thing is that we can't find any of his albums in major record stores Singapore and I was told it's only found in Target stores, which are not found online.. He's coming out a solo album sometime soon, and meanwhile for the album i'm going to try to find it physically in Target stores in the North San Francisco Bay when i'm back there in February.

For those who've not heard Kavin's music please do visit his website at www.kavinhoo.com to check out his music ...

Well before the concert I went around and saw the following:

1) Make a Wish Campaign - Have your wishes and thoughts penned on a floating ball which will be on the Singapore River at New Year's Eve. I drew a Singapore flag wrote the following:

"God Bless Singapore & Have Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"

2) I saw a very nice exhibtion done with wires... Looks very nice though..

3) Heard part of a Christmas performance that was open to the public.. great music here too..

2006-12-10T08:06:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

With all the travelling exposure I get not only do I get a chance to enhance my work experience (as well as my usually lousy mandarin) but also I get to know lots of friends. =P

However there is one particular engagement that I had I had to do all sorts of wierd things that are totally out of scope for my job.. =S

On the 1st day my whole team was dead drunk and I meant really drunk. Even me who usually drank with much caution ended vomitting.. =S

And the cursed drink is: MOU TAI~! =S

Let me give a brief introduction on this wine. It is one of the national drink of China with an alcohol content of 52%. =S

One can really get brain dead by drinking too much of this. Note that I am not one who totally push away drink but the smell of this is simply too pungent. As I would always say: Drinking this is bad for the body. Smelling it can cause you brain dead~! =S

But well, I drank 10 cups of this and they were all bottoms up~! =S

My colleague refuse to bottoms up and so kept the wine in her mouth to be drank slowly. And guess what? The wine burned the inside of her mouth leaving it all numb and "furry".. =S

And after this 1st meal the whole team threw up. Some at the restaurant's toilet (the client booked a room and it comes with its own toilet) and some at the hotel lobby.. =S

As for me I only vomitted when I was alone in my hotel room. Gosh~! From then on I never liked drinking anymore (I usually will drink abit during the festive seasons but not anymore).

And that's about it for the FIRST day in Shandong. And as all would have guessed it just doesn't stop here. But as its just too much to say guess I'll just stop here for now. Look forward to part 2~!

2006-12-02T23:16:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

It was a lazy Sunday and I don't have any work on hand. Its quite unusual as from the start I start working I've been working non-stop during the weekdays and if I weren't busy worrying about my work during weekend I'd be spending time with darling. This leave little time for myself to do things for myself. But don't misunderstand me, it not that I don't like to spend my weekends with darling. But its just that sometimes doing some things which you won't usually get the chance to do can be quite an experience too. In fact, it can be quite an enjoyment too... =P

Anyway I woke up only due to the call from the CFO. Aiyo...she even asked me chirpily if I wanted lunch. =S

But all along I thought it was dead in the night. As I've got the curtains drawn and with the aircon at the "low" it just too comfy. So when the CFO told me its already 10am I almost fell from the bed... =P

Well, anyway not too bad la...she gave me 2 hours to prepare and we were off for lunch.

I would say that the taxi fare here is darn cheap. It cost a RMB7 (equivalent to SGD 2) to get to anywhere within the city. =S

But of coz with this kind of fare you can't expect any as good a condition in the cab as compared to in Singapore. I remember there was once I in this cab the cab seat have brown stains of footprints. This made me think as to how these people get into the cab. Step in? =S

Ok...back to the main topic. =P

We took the cab to a shopping district and after much walking decided to go to this rather cozy cafe. Its on the 2nd floor and you could see the whole shopping district from where you are sitting. In addition, all the seats in the cafe are sofa and this really helps to improve the ambience of the place probably to the extent of making it look more classy. =)

Lunch there was indeed a good experience.

With an ambience here so good. I just cant help feeling that I've finally strike it rich and enjoying life... =P

In fact, for the past few days after work I was in that cafe and I could sit there eating ice cream while my colleagues enjoy Belgium Coffee. We could sit there for hours talking and laughing. The kind of life I always want after work... *blessed* =P

Below are some pics I took of the cafe to emphasis my point:

Love the way the table was being set up..

Lovely beef steak. Just that I've asked for too over cooked steak.. =S

The teapot and cup is small. Looks cute and exquite.. =)

Good food never seems enough. Up next is banana split.. =P~~

After that we had tea. Yes all in the same day, same meal... =P

The next few nights we came to this same cafe and these are the stuff that kept us coming for nights to come.. =P

Four scoop ice cream~! Sinful but I don't care.. =P

The amazing "machine" where belgium coffee was brewed in...

A waitress was even assigned to pour this coffee for us.. =S

After so much introduction of the food there guess there is one thing I forgot to show and that would probably be the nice ambience of the place. Well as I was all along been too busy witht the food I didn't have much chance to take pic of it.. =s

But here's one. Hope I would be able to take photo of this fantastic cafe.. =P

The whole restaurants had restaurant seats. What a luxury... =)

And now for the downside of this restaurant: Some items on the menu are of much "entertainment" (no pun intended).. =P

2006-11-18T09:59:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its been awhile since I've worked this company. On the whole its been a rather good experience - being to work overseas and all. This jobs requires me to fly overseas to work at least once a month. When I was working on my previous project I thought I've had quite enough and am sick of flying but then I realise that what cause me to think this way is because of the people around me.

The main person who made me think this way is probably that particular senior in my company. Lets give him a name "J".

He is one who has the wierdest and most detestful temper and character that I've ever met.

He will treat u like a princess when he is in the mood to. And before you know it he will be moody and frown, scowl and grumble as if the whole world owes him a living.

I hate working with this kind of person.

I really can't understand why a guy would have such a PMS-ish character. I thought its only the girls who will have his kind of character? =S

Well, probably this is why I had a fierce fight with him the other time despite him being 2 ranks higher than me in the office. P.S. During that time there was the managers around too..

But now that I am on another project, I seem to enjoy it more. In the sense that I get along rather well with my colleagues. This is as compared to when I am in J's team I thought that I have become an unsociable person who is very quarrelsome. But now I know the reason for me thinking so. Its J. Grrrr~!

Anyway back to the main topic. Probably its winter time...cold cold. The average day time temp is a cooling 16 degrees and at night its around 10 degrees. Just the temp for my brain to be a happy and frolicking tikuz... =P

That's why I find that its a great time to be here working... =)

Work progress has also been smooth. I find that I am able to understand my job scope and what I've to do as compared to few months ago when I first join the company. This made me more confident of myself and things happening around me.

My life seems to be in control once again. Looking back on last year when I was with him and living life that is comparable to hell; with my life being turned upside down, I can't help but feel so very proud of myself that I've actually lived through it all. =)

But of coz its not all my own effort. This happens partly with the loveeee and support by darling *tikuz nose*... =)

Guess I'll be back in S'pore sooner than plan.

Looking forward to it.... =)

2006-10-10T22:45:00.000+08:00

Article Submitted by Eddy:

Its been some time since I written here, but well it's due to my busy training. Now that I'm free I'll write some updates on myself.

05 Sep
Graduated from Leadership BMT(finally) and was given 2 weeks rest.

01 oct
Our 1 year anniversary together! We had our little celebration with a meal together. Although small it was a very memorable one. Not ony because it was a meal together, but it marks our many months (a year) together!

Although we've been through alot of quibbles and disagreements, we still loved each other alot!

Thank you darling for your love for me!

The rest is all much not important, or rather routine in some sense.

Something to add...

I have this: =D

Both are very stoned tikus...like me!

Anyway one of the days when I was on the MRT there was a really bad and memorable exprience... Let me explain with the situation in Paint picture:

I was sitting on the middle of this 2 guys on the MRT. Apparently there is an different issue with this two persons.

On my left there's a guy who had really bad breath (halitosis) and body odor, and on the right the guy kept dozing off. I personally have no issue on anyone dozing off on the train, but this guy kept dozing off on me, and that's the issue. The thing is , he didn't even realize it!

Well I moved forward on my seat and he slept right thru behind me, hitting the "halitosis" guy...I pretty much laughed to myself after that.

But as for the "halitosis" guy, how did i know that it is him and not me? =S

He alighted at Jurong East station and the smell followed him right through the door. The air was clear after that.

Well , so much for a train ride.. I'll write again soon . =D

2006-10-08T00:47:00.000+08:00

Articles submitted by Lixia:

As the Mid Autumn festival is just over and I am moving on to my next project, I finaly am able to take some time to blog about some of the more memorable events that happened in my life recently...

For the first time in my life I am finally able to go to the lights up in the Chinese Garden in conjuction with the Mooncake Festival. Sometimes I tink that its so amazing coz with darling I managed to fulfil quite abit of what I've always wanted to do... =)

The feeling of being able to go to such places with my loved one make me feel so blissful.. =)

But some may ask why is that that I classify my "loved one" as my darling and not my family. The answer is very simple. The reason being my family ain't really into such things & neither could they stand being among so many people... =(

Another main reason is coz its faraway - The Chinese Garden is located in Jurong & my home in Punggol. A good 1 hr train ride is enough to put them off... -_-"

Anyway enough of my whinning & comparisons. Now its back to talking about the reason why this entry was written for...

Generally I woud say that despite my 1st visit to the Chinese Garden to see the lanterns, I was rather dissapointed by what was there. Its not really worth the ticket price that I paid for... -_-"

However, I still appreciated darling's effort of accompanying me there. And this helps to brighten the evening with even more beautiful lights..hehe

But I am not saying that the lights there were totally hopeless. There are some rather cute lights too.

Below are some of the photos that we took on that night. Something to remember by... =)

At the entrance of Chinese Garden...

In front of an ancient house...

One of the best pic of the night. Taken at a waterfall. Just love ths effect of this pic... =)

We are very volatile ppl. Took this couple pic by placing the camera on one of the ornaments.. =P

Leaning tower of eddy's head? =P

Does darling look like the caterpillar? =p

Garden full of beautiful bugs...

Cute darling = cute bug?! =P

Aiyo the bug is so cute~! Just love the mole on its face...

Wonder why is darling so happy mimicking those bugs.. -_-"

Blur pic but it added some magic to the pic.. =P

Always imitating the structures. Cute thou... =P

Quite a nice pic. But somehow I think darling was a bit pissed off that the guy took so long to snap the pic.. =P

Pond full of lights.. =)

There were also performances put up...

Belly dancing by "sexy" aunties. I must say I really admire their courage to perform such dance on the stage... -_-"

Music made from a traditional drum. Its some great sound there.. =)

The iconic chinese performance - balancing the plate act...

The MOST amazing performace of the night. Nothing that I've ever seen before in my whole life...

Wow~! He really did squeeze his head in the balloon~! =S

Oh My god~! =O

He really went in?!

Seems like the balloon just gave birth to him.. =S

Took this at the exit of Chinese Garden...

2006-09-24T22:01:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

It has been a terrible week for me. Its not cause I am busy or anything of that sort. It coz there is some ass-holic person in my team that thinks that he is so knowledgeable or anything of that sort. Well, ya..maybe he is REALLY more knowledgeable than me... -_-"

But kaoz..must he be so self centered as to not listen to anything that people have to say? And I can tell you that his temper STINKS big time... -_-"

And oh my god..he could actually be so narcissistic as to think that he is the best senior that we could ever have. As what he say - always there for us to "answer" our questions..

Gosh, you call that answer?!

Answering with a face that is all ready to kill?!

What the hell...

Then there is actually more things that make me puke of him..

He could actually flirt around with girls (not as if its of any concern to me..) but kaoz there was one time he really went too far. He actually attempted to act macho and offered our room to the accounts client in China. Look carefully, its OUR room..not HIS. WHat the hell~! Call himself a GOOD senior? My foot~!

What actually pissed me off was the reason for him letting our hotel room to them. The reason was that those girls wanted to do some shopping in the area near our hotel. What the hell~! SHOPPING~!

Not here is the thing, WE, his group members are darn tired after a hard day at work and all we want is some private time but he has to take it away~! Grrr...

Then worse still, when we went to his room to discuss work, I almost fainted when he opened the door.

Those girls are in HIS room~!

Now you see my point?

Its outright flirting at our expense and right to his hotel room~! =S

Well, anyway with all the happenings back in the office recently guess I've become stronger with one thought in mind. I don't wanna ever admit defeat~! grrr..~!

Anyway ine thing made me very happy too. That is darling knowing that I am feeling down so he bought me flower to cheer me up. Thou I always tell him don't buy for me as its a waste of money but this time I feel somewhat happy...hehe.. =P

Life is truely good when you've got someone who loves and dotes on you when you are feeling there. Always supporting you...ah... *Tikuz nose*

2006-09-10T22:21:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:
Wohoo~! Am back after almost an eternity.. =P

Just came back to Singapore just a few days ago. Has been busy with the work from China that is deperately screaming to be cleared up. What a whole lot of mess to do.. =S

Anyway, the trip to China has been a fruitful one. Not only it enables me to meet more people, it helps me to see how companies in China work... =)

In fact, I've managed to make some good friends there..

The fact that my client have been a friendly lot makes the whole trip even more enjoyable...

Hmm...of coz all this has to minus almost every night where I have to stay till way past 2 am and have to wake up at 7.30am... =S

Another good thing for this trip is that the company assign each of us an individual room which has 2 beds in it.. =)

Just thinking about this...makes me think that life is great.. =P

Actually lots of other things happen during this period when I was working in China...in fact too many..accompanying with many great photos that I took when i was there...

Hmm..hope that I could have some time to write more about this later this week..

Here wishing all reading my blog (this msg going out to esp Darling & Michelle) and been following closely for update (this msg going out esp to Sarah), may you guys have a great week ahead~! Cheers~! =)

2006-08-20T12:25:00.000+08:00

Article Submitted by Eddy:

Here's to another week in Pulau Tekong Basic Military Training Centre, and my fourth month in this island now.

I went for my 3 day SIT test (Situation Test), which was a battery of physical test to test leadership skills,teamwork, mental alertness, and reaction to different situations. This test, developed by Applied Behaviorial Sciences Unit of Ministry of Defence, Singapore is to select the potential commanders of the Singapore Armed Forces.

Example of one of the test or mission as rather called were to cross obstacles with placing wooden planks across concrete blocks to make a 'bridge' across a 'raging' river like this ===== .

And of course along with this SIT test, there are of course physical activities to tire out a person before the mission, on the first day we had a 12 km route march with 30 kg on our back to the campsite, the second day we had a 4km fast march with our rifles, helmet and webbing that weighs about 8kg altogether..and on the third day a 2km fast march.

The worst part was that on the second day it was raining heavily and we were stuck outfield, so all of us got wet, head to toe... We ran back to the base shelter soaked, with the boots soaked like a reservoir... The Gortex jacket we put on did not make much of a difference cos we all felt equally cold and were shivering.

Well that was the time when I thought of my darling and how much so I missed her...And the thought of her encouraged me to carry on.

As for now, what makes me happy is that it's getting closer to the date when darling's back from China from her job assignment, and to my Passing Out Parade on 5 September when my darling can attend and see me graduate from Basic Military Training!

Meanwhile, Darling prepare for a nice surprise when you're back! hehehe I just bought item no. 2 today! and don't ask what is it.. I won't tell you till you meet me for our 1 year anniversary celebration!

Here's to another week in the army and missing my darling!!

2006-08-14T23:50:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Here I am after packing my lugguage preparing for my morning flight tommorrow. All tired that I could fall aleep standing but I still thought that its best that I blogged before I go to sleep. As for the next 3 weeks I am not too sure if I will be free enough to blog.. =S

So I want to blog abit about my thoughts about my life and I how I feel about it currently...

Actually being able to work in company that allows me to travel frequently has always been my little dream. Its just so great to see the different culture in other countries even its only the difference in work culture that I would see. Haha

And wala...here I got it..and am off tomorrow for my 1st overseas assignment.. =P

I hope very soon I will be able to fulfil my dream of working in US. Hmm..wonder will I am to achieve the impossible.. =P

Anyway as of now I can't imagine myself feeling homesick or anything of that sort. but maybe I would start feeling so when I get busy.. =S

Or maybe I may just start feeling "pillow-sick" about my cosy pillow & bed at home..wahaha~! =P

But there is one thing on my mind that makes leaving for Singapore to work in another country sad for me. And that is I will surely miss darling. Miss his hugs. Miss his kind words. And miss it when he plays with my nose *Tikuz nose*.. =(

I truely hope that darling will not blame me for going away for so long. As its really a really rare opportunity for me that I've been waiting for so long.

Hope that all will stay the same when I am back in Singapore 3 weeks later..

Hmm..wonder if the phrase "Distance makes the heart grow fonder" is true... =)

2006-08-12T22:59:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Went with mum one of the best loved supermarket (starting with the letter "N") by aunties to shop for some fruits. Met with a totally unhappy experience.. =(

Thinking of it makes my blood boil all over again..

Ever went to buy something & being treated unfairly by the damn cashier who thinks that she owns the supermarket?

Well, I've met too many time before..grrr...

This time round is no less different from what I experience in the past..

Despite us queuing up to pay for the items we bought, the damn cashier had the cheek to serve the other person who came later. When asked sternly by my mum why is she giving us this kind of service she even could lie through her BIG nostril that that lady came first.

What the hell. she think we are blind or what. We have been queuing there for so damn long and all we see is the man in front of us.

TRUTH is: That damn lady customer just came over to the counter to purchase 2 boxes of chicken essence and so the cashier gave it to her & at the same time collected money from her.

Don't think that my ingenious deduction of the whole damn sickening situation is correct?

Here's the obvious EVIDENCE:
That supposed customer who came first don't even dare to look, much less to utter a sound when the auntie cashier defended ~~herself~~ the customer came first all along.

duh~!

So much for the good service much encouraged in Singapore. Sometime frankly speaking I doubt that this big dream will ever be realised especially with tsuch idiotic aunties who don't even know whar they should be doing.

Maybe I should have insisted on seeing the managr on this matter. Since she thinks that she's so smart that she could talk back to the CUSTOMER for something she herself has done wrong. *Evil grinz*

2006-08-12T22:21:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Eddy:

Howdy everyone! I'm back after a long absence from this blog due to a long 7 days outfield camp in Pulau Tekong. After this field camp, I am surprised how much my mental and physical limits can be extended in a stressful environment... =)

Activities include Group Movement, , Group Battle Course, 8 km route march with 30 kgs on our back, pitching of basha, sleeping in the open, and in the shellscrapes..

In the whole field camp the most tiring part was the digging which we had to use entrenching tool and spades to dig it. It took a whole day from 8am till 10.30pm at night! It was like digging our own graves and sleeping in it at night. But it was a pretty memorable experience! =)

Group Battle Course was course of 2km .

Along with the many activities in the field camp also came many punishments and excercises. This includes the dreaded heat rash which made carrying anything on our backs feel like needles poking on our backs, the usual stink, and the camo cream on our faces... =S

Throughout the field camp it was the thought of my darling lixia, her encouragement and also the help of my section mates that I could actually manage to survive it...! =)

Anyway, here are photos of the field camp:

Section movement

Whiskey Company Platoon 2

The shellscrape that i've dug for 4 hours straight!

2006-08-09T21:22:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Darling was able to book out yesterday due to the public holiday today and so we had the chance to meet up & have a little mini celebration. In fact in the coming two weeks will be our 1 year anniversary. Yeah~! =)

So we met up and went to eat some real good food.. =)

Our latest craze is Crystal Jade. They sure serve some yummy food plus the good service they offer makes dining there so much better.. =)

Yummy mince meat la mian..

My all-time fav soup dumpling..*droolz*

Other delights includes:

Dumplings in specia sause & meat buns...

Chicken in special sauce..

We met up again today to have more yummy foodie. *droolz*

My first ever Haagen Dazs Ice cream~! =P

Wow~! I've never eaten so much for the consecutive days.. =P

But strangely enough my guilt for eating so much doesn't last long as I've the perfect ~~excuse~~ justification for our glutton-ism action.. =P

Simply becos' its our ONE YEAR anniversary celebration~! Weheeee... =P

2006-08-08T23:17:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its been almost a month since I moved into my new house. And almost 2 weeks since I had my housewarming but I ain't got time to compile the pictures and blog much about it. Since today's the eve of the public holiday I thought it would be a great time for me to set my fingers busy.. =p

Quite a number of close relatives were invited for this mini housewarming...

It was truely a great family get together and I thought I was a really good host that day. Cos from what I see most of the guests seem quite happy chatting away & helping themselves to the food. Making themselves merry through the night.. =)

Mum cooked some rather delicious food for our little mini buffet. Makes me so proud of it all..hehe

Below are some of the dishes which I personally fancy the most..*droolz*

Mum's signature dish - Curry~!

Otah & seaweed chicken...

Salad which is so yummy that all my auntie relatives (especially) ate at least 2 helpings... =P

Vegetarian sushi. Very unique dish. Looks delicious huh? =)

After introducing the mouth watering food now presenting the most important thing. My house~! This are some highlights of the house. Behold... =P

My room..

The dining hall...

The living room..

The views from my house unit...

Another view that I am so mesmerised by. Enjoyed this view every morning when I eat my breakfast. Makes me feel so refreshed yet at peace when I look at it.. =)

On the whole I must say that I am happy staying there. At least here its peaceful with minimal idiotic neighbours around.. =)

Oh before I end off darling bought a little gift for my room.. =p

Its a cutez pillow.. =)

Front view..

Back view..

Simply love it~! Hehe

2006-08-01T23:33:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Call me crazy if you want but there are times when I like to work late. Its not becos' I am mad or I simply like to claim OTs. Its cos' I find that working late into the night its peaceful with ~~maximum yawningg~~ minimal disturbance. But despite my wierd mentality of working late, too many late nights could also wear me out. As these few weeks apart from coming home dead in the night everyday (12pm at times~?!), I was also taken ill so this causes me to feel too tired to even wake up in the morning to go to work.. =S

This is so unlike the scenario when I first started working that I could even wake up at the freaking ungodly hour of 6.15am to jog round the estate before going off to work.. =S

In fact at one point n time was feeling rather moody & lost as work was simply pilling up on me despite me trying as hard as possible to finish up the work I have at hand.. =(

This feeling was further magnified when the manager being the ice princess she is (she's got a default black face) becomes more & more demanding. Not ony does she not appreciate the hard work put into the project by me & my partner & the continous nights of OT, she just demanded even more from us. Damn~! Grrr...

Sometimes I think to myself that by throwing so much work to us she is just trying to squeeze out whatever juice left in us for the purpose of meeting her own dateline. Maybe someone should just remind her that though we are paid to work in this company but we still deserve some human rights. Who ever heard of a manager treating her team members like robots while she herself always knock off so early... =X

I still remember very vividly there was one day during last week that I was suppose to meet darling but due to the work given I kept pushing back the time to meet him. Up to a point that he kept calling me to check if I was done. Well, that was when I blew my top at him.. =S

Of coz not forgetting the bad attitude & hurtful words that I said to him. In fact I felt that when I finally screamed ar him that I don't wanna meet him anymore I seem to feel that his heart sank.. =(

But when I finally packed up to meet him eventually he still came over. With some surprises for me of coz...

He actually rush down to Pizza Hut to buy the latest promotion of Cheesy Bite pizza just to have it with me at our little favourite spot in town. We had pizza while sitting in front of Singapore River. Pathetic it may sound to some people that we both are actually squeezed on a bench in front of Singapore River eating pizza. But to me its not, in fact its so romantic. Just like what we always do when he was still working the last time & I was working at my aunt's company. =)

That's me dear darling~! Haha =)

That's me~! Ever so fortunate.. =P

Yummy pizza~! HIGHLY recommended to try~! *droolz*

The other surprise was a stalk of rose from him him too. Despite me keep telling him not to buy flower for me (I really meant it~!) unless there's a special ocassion (he gave me a bouquet of 12 roses on my 21st birthday), but the sight of the flower pleases me. Oopz, being to boastful of it? Sorry but I can't really help feeling an itsy-bitsy bit of bliss here.. =P

1 stalk full of LOVEEE.. =P

Oh lastly before I end off, I would like to wish darling a HAPPY 11TH MONTH ANNIVERSARY~! But sad to say, I can't say that personally to him as he is away on field camp & I won't even get to hear his voice for this whole week.. *faintz*

2006-07-29T22:33:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Work has been terribly busy for me lately. However this does not change my view about myself that I seem to be born a workaholic - I just seem to enjoy busying myself with work. At least this keeps negative thoughts (which I am prone to) at bay.

I really do enjoy this current assignment I am doing as from this I get to know some really good friends. Just like I always say - Friends may be all around me but those that I could really have fun with with minimal care about my "image" are few. And for these people I really do treasure them. With them, it also helps to brighten up my day despite the tedious & mind-boggling work that I've to perform. Time flies~! =)

but sometimes it flies too fast that I find that I haven't done much at the end of the day.. =S

What makes my life easier is that the client has been rather cooperative & tries their best to furnish me with whatever document I request for or answer any queries that I may have. I am indeed impressed by their understanding for the nature of our work is to probe.. =)

But all this seems to change once I told the client that me & my colleague are new to the job. They seem to treat us not with so much respect anymore. And that's when the whole trouble starts - greehorn like us will get scolded by those damn lowly accounts staff for things that are not our fault or for "disturbing" their work. What the hell~! Do these people know what they are talking about?

Well, guess there isn't much I could do except to bear with it till I've got more experience to sense that I'm being scolded for the wrong thing & for that I could fight for the whatever "human right" that I should be entitled to while at work.. =S

Apart from this, I've been working late for almost 2 weeks straight ever since I started in this assignment. Pathetic it may seems but I feel like as if the later I work the more energetic I become. Probably its becos' I've got my colleagues there to joke around as I work? =p

But hey, am still human~! Its not as if I won't feel tired. Everytime it comes to 11pm I would start feeling feverish & all. In fact, all these late nights has taken a toll on my body & nw I am sick. Serious sore throat...haiz.. =(

Luckily all these late nights don't come without an itsy-bitsy bit of "incentive". At least I get to take cab home at the client's expense. Haha, after I started on this work I've taken more taxi than I've ever taken in my whole life. Cool~! =P

Luckily this is not at my own expense if not I would have been broke by now. Solely my taxi claim for this month chalks up to a freaking 200 bucks ar~! =S

2006-07-14T23:51:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its been a rather busy week for me this week thou I expect to be more busy then ever next week... =S

But as I've always said: Life's meaningless without some simple pleasure after a hard day at work... =D

So here I am surfing the net & blogging... =)

Its was then I chanced upon a very nice poem that seem to say much about my current love life...

Dedicating to my love....

Thou star-blazed skies my mind contained,
The solitude of night my heart concealed,
Love's emotions were so fully restrained,
Thus did I hide behind a self-made shield.

And then you entered into my life,
Bewildering feelings, dazed & confused,
But you continued deeper like a knife,
Until my hardness was thus subdued.

What I never thought possible for me,
You've done & that I'll always treasure,
My heart burns fervent with love for thee,
Our souls delight in each beyond all measure.

And as you now place your sweet lips on mine,
I know for certain I'm enraptured with an angel divine.

2006-07-09T10:21:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its a cooling Sunday morning & here I am blogging & reading up on the case I am suppose to start with next week instead of being out with darling. This is so as darling will be in camp till the next week & will not be able to book out. I do miss him but at least the work that I've to prepare for kept me busy & helped to keep my thoughts for him (during the day) at bay.

But now as I blog & listen to various songs on my laptop I can't help but think out loud: I MISS YOU, DARLING~! =)

For the past week have been busy with training. Thou I am trained in this field of work, but this orientation training by my comapny helps me clear other queries I had about the job as well as expose me to other unusual situations I might face on the job.

Some topics covered are documentation & different sections which I have to do when on the job. One the issues that interest me alot is that about professional skeptism.

This is particularly important for my work. One of the fundamental of this is that I've to be skeptical & questioning about documents given to me by my client. One big mistake for me to commit is to accept every single explanation given by the client to me without even thinking whether it is reasonable or not.

With my formal work starting this coming week, I hope that I will be able to apply what I've learnt in school & from the training session for this past week. Hoping that all will turn out good for me.

Am slowly moving towards my goal in life...

Slowly but surely...

Now, its back to reading up on the job I'm given for next week....

2006-07-06T00:08:00.000+08:00

Article Submitted by Eddy:

Today's gonna be a sad day for me as I'm going into Pulau Tekong once more as a trainee for my Basic Military Training. But the difference now is that this is a combat training instead of the previous one that I've attended in April to early June. Well I just hope to do the best in this...

And also , for this period of 2 weeks or so i'll be unable to access the internet, but do stay tuned to my darling Lixia's posts often!

I will miss my darling for the weeks to come. Take care everyone, especially Lixia!

Blu~ Tikus...

2006-07-04T13:21:00.000+08:00

Article Submitted by Eddy:

Since today i'm at home, i'll write about the unpleasant events that happen right before my eyes as a Singaporean. Well it's not that Singapore is all that bad but there are people out there that make the whole Singapore seem so bad!

Well yesterday while walking on the way home from the MRT station I saw a old woman got knocked down by a Lexus SUV. The old woman's leg got crushed under the right wheel of the SUV and she was in such pain that she was shouting so loudly. Of course after seeing the old woman got knocked down I ran over to the scene and as expected I saw an open fracture with her lower leg twisted and crushed in a L shape. The driver reversed his right wheel off her leg and I saw the real devastation, the leg was crushed and protruding out.

Here's a rough picture of how the fracture look like:

While there was another bypasser lady that consoled the old woman, I ran across the street to the nearest NPP to call the police officers out. By the time I returned with 2 police officers there were a dozen people surrounding the scene, grrr! These kaypoh ppl ought to get hit themselves too!

While waiting for the paramedics the police officers tried to get some contact information from the old woman but she was in too much pain and too disorientated. While talking to her and taking her vital signs, she told me that she was 93 years old. I too thought that she was very strong at her age! To check for any signs of spinal injury I asked her whether she's feeling and numbness or pain anywhere else. Luckily none of this sort cos she's still moving her upper body abit.

Well others kept on looking and gossiping I attended to the old woman while the other bypasser helping left. There was so much people crowding around the scene of accident till the police officer had to chase them away and disperse the crowd. But some still stayed on but did nothing to help but just rather, gossip.

Well luckily the paramedics came quickly enough just about after 10 minutes and they took over by bandaging and placing a support on her broken leg. They then placed her on the stretcher and sent her to SGH for treatment.

This male driver in his forties admitted that he only looked at the oncoming traffic on his left when turning out of the car park and not in both directions before turning out of the car park. According to his claim, he saw the old woman and slammed his brakes but the car took some time to stop so it crushed her leg.

Well more or less it shows the attitude of some drivers in Singapore. And one thing I found out since i came back from US is that Singaporeans never follow stop signs! That is why the need for so much traffic lights everywhere!

Well another point I'd like to mention is the Smile Singapore campaign. It will never work if you ask Singaporeans to smile and yet have so much bad habits like not giving up their seats on the trains and buses(pretending to read the newspapers or something else), crowding in front of the train door, refusing to let alighting passengers go when there is a courtesy sign in front of these boarding passengers IN FOUR NATIONAL LANGUAGES to allow alighting passengers to go alight before boarding. There are many other things that need to be changed...

I'm not saying Singaporeans and/or Singapore is all that bad but the behaviors of some Singaporeans are left much to be desired. Especially when they're teaching their kids the same thing too!

While some people would say and think to themselves, what other people do has nothing to do with me, I disagree on that. This is becos' if they are displaying such undesirable behaviors in public that portray such a bad image of our country. They can do it at home for all I care, as long as they don't come out of it and make Singapore look like such a rude country!

Below is a letter I wrote to Get Real show in Channel News Asia early this year:
The highlighted part is the part that got featured.

Dear Diana,

Talking about manners and considerate manners for fellow manners, Singapore still have a long long way to go. Well compared to our fellow neighboring countries, we certainly have a more courteous society.

But personally I feel that these manners start from the education system in particular. A contradicting education system which confuses our young Singaporeans. Very often back in the days of our schools, even up to tertiary education, we are told to clear our plates and receptacles after eating, but yet when these very children go out to town with their parents, they are told not to clear their plates, and instilled with the very opposite thinking that someone is paid to remove their plates and receptacles after eating.

So what are our Civics and Moral Education subject in schools for?

Some people would say that by not clearing our plates, we are instead creating jobs for the people in the housekeeping industry, keeping senior citizens employed, but how would they feel if it is their own family members clearing the plates for them?
With the same point, you would never see a Singaporean leave their plates for someone else to clear at home. Why? Because it is THEIR homes and they feel the responsibility to keep it clean!

On a second point, maybe Get Real! should travel to some crowded MRT stations, like Raffles Place or City hall to see how Singaporeans behave, and at the same time filming in the same inconsiderate people who squeeze on the train when others are alighting, oblivious to the notice in the FOUR national languages and announcements asking them to give way to alighting passengers. To a funny note, I'd like to play rugby with these people sometimes in order to get off the train.

And also for those people who stand at the glass panels by the train doors, I would often think of them like the Chinese Lions who stand guard at the door of a place. SMRT and SBS transit for a start should start taking away all those glass panels on their trains, and solve this problem of these people without a spine.

You cannot run away from rude fellow Singaporeans. They are existent in every corner of the island. Even when at home, some Singaporeans come home to a partying neighbor party late into the wee hours of the morning. And the interesting thing is that even the police cannot do much, as mentioned before they cannot do much about these residents except to advise and warn them. Very seldom we see the Miscellaneous Act (Cap 184, 14&15) being enforced.

Interestingly, Miscellaneous Act (Cap 184, 11f), even enforces on spitting:

Nuisances
11. —(1) Any person who commits any of the following offences shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000:(f) spits in any coffee shop, market, eating house, school house, theatre or public building, or in any omnibus, railway carriage or other public conveyance, or on any wharf or jetty, or in any public road, or on any five-foot way or sidewalk of any public road, or in any other place to which the public has or may have access.

We all know Singapore is the only country around having a Courtesy campaign annually, begging Singaporeans to be more considerate, but do we all listen to it?

Maybe we can start by enforcing these these even outside of the schools.

2006-07-02T22:49:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Went Kayaking with darling, sis & 2 other friends we knew from the one-star kayaking course. It was a totally fun day except for the little shouting match that me & darling had during midday... -_-"

I really hate it when I perceive a guy to be so chauvanistic always wanting his way. Then well, when this happens the egoistic me will usually not give way & PURPOSELY do the opposite.

Just like in this case, we had alittle difference in the place we wanted to kayak to. Darling thinks that I am not good enough to go further out but I think that I was quite fine. So this leads to the little war between us.. -_-"

But after having my way I sorta regreted abit coz the wave there is indeed rather strong & scary. Haiz, blame on my stubborness? -_-"

But I must say that this is still a great practice for me as after 2 rounds of kayaking in that area I find it more shiok than scary. Hmm..that is at least so before I start to capsize..Wahaha~! =P

Anyway managed to take some pics that's why I ended up being the slowest in the whole group.. =P

Such a nice place to live in. My dream home~! =P

The skyline of the Central Business District of S'pore from Kallang Basin. Beautiful...

The Benjamin Sheares Bridge, where the waves rock me.. -_-"

(From left) Pin Jie, Pamela, Me & Sis.. =)

A rare pic of sis posing for the cam.. =P

Darling, the unofficial instructor of the group.. =)

Decomposed fish on the shore, with eye balls missing.. *pukes*

Dead snake with rotten tongue sticking out & throat dug hollow.. *faints*

2006-06-30T22:18:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

These 2 days have been terribly hectic for me as I had been busy preparing for monday's work as well as running errands for mum. I didn't even have time for my afternoon nap. In fact, as far as I could remember I only managed to take 2 times afternoon nap ever since my final exams ended (2 weeks ago).. =S

And before I knew it off I go into the working world - w/o even a good rest not to say a holiday.. =S

Went to take IC size photo today. I must really thank photoshop as I guess without this photo editing software I doubt I'd look half as good as what was on the photo? =S

According to the owner, he did abit of editing to my pic... =S

In addition, talking about me revamping my wardrobe in the earlier post, this is indeed an expensive thing to do. This is becos' just 4 shirts, 1 skirt & a blazer cost me a freaking 157 bucks?! I almost fainted when the bill came. -_-"

But well, I must say that I really do like my new dressing now. Looks so professional & all. In fact, this is not too far away from what I fantasized myself to be in just 2 years back.

So should I say its an expensive dream come true? Hehe =P

But what makes me my wallet heartache is that after spending so much, I'm still not done yet. I still haven't managed to find a suitable pair of shoes for work yet. Argh~! Help~! =S

2006-06-29T01:23:00.000+08:00

Article Submitted by Eddy:

Hi everyone...! Haven't been writing for a long time now as I was in Pulau Tekong for the past 3 days, and although there is internet access there but it seems that the connection is abit restricted..

But anyway, the past week was eventful, especially with some squabbles with darling here and there. But nevertheless we managed to celebrate our 10 month anniversary with me giving darling the surprises as she've mentioned in the previous post. =P

As for this week, it's been uneventful. With me staying over in Pulau Tekong as I was lazy to travel everyday for 1.5 hours to the island, and that includes all three modes of transport; MRT, Bus, and Ferry. That tires me alot. Since, I'd gonna have to do that everyday, I decided to stay over in the bunk in Pulau Tekong instead.

Being a temp staff there has its privilleges over the recruits there. This includes going to the new gym by the pool which has slick new weight machines & threadmills, being able to go to SBL Ladang Cafe which has pretty good yummy food with Hainanese owners (of course food from my own dialect group is nice). There is also the legendary yummy roti john from school 2 canteen. Not only that, the specialist lounge has a pool, billard tables and even a movie lounge.

Does this makes it sound that i'm staying in a island resort? Hey, wait a moment, it IS a island resort! =P

Well with all the facilities that come along with it, of course i'm not going to put it to waste. Almost everyday I've been going to that new slick gym and running 5km each time and doing some weights along with it.. =D

And another good news for me today was that darling finally signed her employment contract with a good company as she've wanted as an audit staff. Although I'm glad that she now has a job, but also I'm rather worried on my side that we will spend less time with each other, with her busy work schedule.

But thinking on the positive side, distance makes the heart grow fonder right? =D

I also wish darling the best in her work and study in ACCA which will start next year. And one thing, no excuses for not taking ACCA because of your busy work schedule as this is essential for you to get your CPA! Grrr... =P

2006-06-28T22:06:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

A big thank you to all who complimented my new blogskin. I thought that it was a rather suitable skin for our blog, whether it is the theme or the music.. =)

Anyway, I can finally set my heart down. This is because for the past few days I've been feeling nervous & anxious, not even having a good night of sleep. My heart & mind was worrying no end about my job. It got so bad that I think even my hair is starting to drop?! -_-"

It is not so much that I worry about not having a job at the start of next month but rather it is the juggling of many interviews & offers that worries me. I am afaid of settling down for the wrong job.

And furthermore the thought that right before my final paper ends I rejected the job offer of a firm for the sake of a recruitment company makes me all the more demoralise. In fact, after a week I rejected the job & I still do not get news from the job agency I started to regret my decision. I can't believe that I was so dumb & stupid as to listen to the sweet promises of the recruitment agent. This made me feel all the more worse.

Apart from that, the interviews everyday wore me out too. I kept blaming myself that if I hadn't rejected that offer I would have been shaking leg at home waiting to start work next month.

I should have listened to the advice of darling instead of giving hima good dressing down for not supporting my decision. In fact, this period of job hunting has been tough for him too. Cos many a times we quarrelled as he was exasperated that I could be so fickle-minded (that's what he calls me) as to change my mind about accepting a job offer. One moment I could be telling him that I am determined to accept the job offer, the other moment when another seemingly better company calls me for interview I will call to tell him that I want to go for more interviews.

I too don't know what's wrong with me. Probably deep in my heart the greedy me wants the best for myself thus resulting me in taking such risks. Honestly, during this period of 3 months I rejected countless offers that I could ever remember. Some of course I do feel guilty about it as the boss seems rather nice. But deep down inside I know that job is not what I want so I can't possiby make myself accept the job, can I?

But alas (for the moment) the "worse" is finally over.

I've finally settled down.

I've signed the letter of appointment with a company today.

It is only after so long that I finally sign with a company. Should I be saying that the company is lucky to have hired me or should I be saying that I am lucky to have finally found the "right" company? -_-"

But as for now I am excited to start work on Monday. Its gonna be a busy week for me next week...

But one bad thing (as perceived by me) is that I'll have to revamp my cupboard for this job. No longer can I wear open-toe shoes or short sleeve shirt to work. Now its long sleeve & close toe shoes for me Monday to Friday. Its not like as if I look very young for my age or something. Oh gosh, I'm bound to be the most aunt-ish new staff there now. Argh~!

2006-06-25T23:33:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its been a week since I last saw my darling & I was like 1hr late as something cropped up at home. So poor darling, who travelled all the way from his place (Lavender) to where I stay (Punggol) had to hang around till I was done. Poor him. Well, can't really blame him for getting abit irritated when I called him to tell him that I was just leaving the house. =P

He was so sweet as before he came to Cove to meet me, he went to Punggol Plaza to buy my favourite bread. Aiyo, where got guy so sweet to girlfriend de? Well, at least as far as I am concerned this little action of his really touched my heart. =)

Considering the fact that we had a heated quarrel the day before & he is still doing all this for me the next day, this is totally amazing~! =)

I think that although as a couple we still have our own fair share of quarrels, this has very much lessened as compared to the day when we first started out on our relationship. After so many quarrels that I practically lost count, one lesson I learnt was: Don't say more things to antagonise me when I already boiling over the brim. Me being the more short tempered in the relationship definitely can't stand when I am not given my way. Oopz, the spoit side of me... =P

But well, can I say that this is a little priviledge entitiled to girls given by the man who loves them? Who knows, this could be a form of pamper? =D

Anyway after meeting up, we took a bus to take Tampines. Did abit of shopping there & took the chance to use up the Isetan voucher given to me by Daniel & gang as a birthday present 1 year ago.

I finally settled for this bag...

A great & elegant buy indeed~! Perfect for my work.. =)

As this was an early little celebration for our 10 months together, darling bought a gift for me. Sorry darling, as I am dead broke I didn't manage to get you anything. Haiz, wish I could be like some of my friends who have the money to buy expensive gifts or things that their boyfriends wish for... =S

That's why someimes I think to myself that I may not be such a good girlfriend after all.. =(

Anyway this are the surprises that darling got for me (According to him, he spent a few days hunting & preparing for it)..

Lots of little surprise for me inside this pretty box.. =)

A cute tikuz for my new HP...

Feathered flower that last forever..

This gift shocked me the most~! =)

This was one of the gifts that he gave me that make me wanna cry. Its not because I don't like it or something like that. Its because the thought that the day before when he told me that he was out shopping by himsef I said many mean things to him. Little did I know that so much effort (& probably even money) was spent to get things that he knew I like or needed.

Thanks darling~! =)

2006-06-22T08:20:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Your child is your own flesh & blood.

But...

You never did treasure her.

You treat her like dirt.

You scold her for the slightest thing done.

You treat her like enemy.

You are biased.

You only treat her well when you feel like it.

You say negative things to her seemingly to pull down her confidence.

You never thought that she would ever make it big in her life.

You try all ways & means to make her feel small; never once were you encouraging on your own initiative.

Now that the child is grown up do this more often & the consequences will be dire.

Could this be your own flesh & blood?

Or do you just simply bring her to this world for you to mock at?

If that's the case, why bother bring her to this world?

Why do you even bother to go through the torture of 9 mths pregnancy?

2006-06-21T08:22:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its been almost a week since I've finished my final year exams & I am still unemployed. Feeling at bit insecure at first, but now at least I feel abit better coz at least when I send out my resumes I've still got a couple of invitations for interview. In fact, this whole week is gonna be a busy day for me as my interview appointments will be packed tightly from Tuesday all the way to Friday. =S

Hopefully I'll be able to get a job by next week so that I can start working by next month. After which I've then got to start planning when to enrol for the course of ACCA. Gosh, ain't my life just so "fulfilling"? =S

2006-06-19T09:05:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Yippee~! Finally its the end of my final year exams. I can't say that I've finally made it & graduated as the results are not out yet. And I am still keeping my fingers crossed about this.

But in the meantime, I will be looking around for jobs. Actually I've an offer made to me way before my final paper ends. But because I went for an interview in a "large" recruitment agency, I thought I should give myself a chance by letting go of the existing chance I have in wait of what kind of job this agency can find for me. But up till now, its been like one week I've still not heard anything from them. This is despite the agent giving me the impression that she was optimistic about getting me a job.

Could I consider that this agent has merely did a sales talk or is she genuinely serious about what she said?

Have I just shot myself in the foot by making this decision or should I be commended for taking such a risk?

I don't know. All I know now is that I'd better start looking for a job myself, just in case...

Anyway this last weekend (17th & 18th of June) had been a busy one for me. Went on a one-star canoeing course with sis, her friend & Eddy. This course was held at Kallang Sea Sports Club (Kallang River).

That's darling, having gotten 2-stars but still sigh up for the 1-star course just to accompany ME~! =)

That's my sister, pissed off that I took a secret photo of her.. *evil grinz*

2 kinds of footwear that can be worn. Luckily I wore the wet shoes (left) if not I would have been stuck in the mud just like the others... =P

I ain't gonna kayak in this condition, am I? =S

Day one of the course was still manageable....

Except for the part:

1. Hug our own kayak & capsize the kayak

2. While upside down underwater, tap the kayak 3 times

3. Push ourselves out from the kayak

4. Hold the paddle high in the air & scream for "HELP".... =S

Just for this assesment alone I had to do 5 times (one of those who do the most times.. =P). It just freaks me out alot to capsize my own kayak & to be underwater.. =O

Day two of the course was not so tough but it was so tedious. As both me & my sister woke up in the morning feeling like we have been run over by a car numerous times, with ever joint & muscle threatening to break. Argh~! =S

To add on to that, we had to kayak 600m to practice our rescue drill. Oh god, save me.. =S

On the way there, I became from the first of the pack to all the way to the back. Why is this so? Well, simply because not long after I started off I my kayak seem to come to life & started to spin in all directions all except the direction which I want to move towards. This was so demoralising as from where I was I could see the others far far ahead of me. Guess I was really too slow, coz even the instructor who was suppose to be at the back of the pack & no one was suppose to be going behind me didn't wait for me... -_-"

Well, after the 2 days of hard work, I finally manage to get the certificate for this course. Wow, among all my others certificate (not including academic certificates) this could be one of the most tediuos to get.

A photo for memory sake with the instructor (the guy next to me)

Yeah~! Me & my cert... =)

Darling posed with his 2nd one-star cert.. =)

Oh, and of coz we didn't do off without some soveniors...

Suffered bruises on my legs (as indicated by the red circles).. =S

2006-06-15T21:10:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Wow, its been really quite awhile since I last blog. Now getting my engine starting to blog can be quite a difficult task. But still, there are certain things that I thought I should pen it down. What happened. And what are my feeling for it all.

One of the most "~~exciting~~ horrible" thing that happened to me during this period was my handphone being stolen. And guess what? It happened on the first day of my exams~! Now, what kind of good luck is this. So much for all the good luck wished for me before I went to the exam hall. =S

But the wierd thing is that I felt not much pain or anguish. Well, I do feel a little as I've lost not only my handphone (oily & terribly scratched) but also my MP3 player (a 21st b'dae gift from my sister costing 99 bucks). But hmm...I don't seem very normal as I thought I was suppose to be howling my heart out? =S

But me not being upset within the normal limits aside, I would say that that thief is so damn mean. Why? Why of all bags, it has to be mine? And apparently, mine & my friend's bag were the only 2 that got stolen for that exam. Gosh, what kind of luck I am having.... =(

Well..but I shoud say that its blessing in disguise coz I was just thinking about changing my old phone once I start working (which is after my exams ends). So well, should I be thanking that wretched & cursed thief for stealing the phone for ME? Haha...

But what upsets me is the lost contacts in my handphone. Guess I'll have a hard time rebuilding my contacts just like before.. =(

Anyway, presenting the before & after.. =P

Before: Samsung X460C

After: Sony Ericsson K750i

A very cool phone which I liked very much. And most importantly instead of paying 400+ bucks for it I only paid a freaking 298 bucks for it (ignoring the fact that a week before I bought the phone I could have paid only 288 bucks for it.. =S). This is all thanks to daring, who extended his expiring 2 years contract.. =)

2006-06-13T22:21:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Eddy:

Its been some time since I've blogged so here I am. Once more blogging again on this quiet blog... =D

Here are the highlights of the past week or so:

June 6
Finished my Basic Military Training for 7 weeks since 21st April, and I've graduated from it. Had a graduation ceremony but was short with some nice finger food along with it...

Stayed in the bunk for the rest of the day, helping up in some stock taking and cleaning up our bunks for the June 9 intake into our company. Booked out of Pulau Tekong Basic Military Training Centre at 8.30pm for our ferry towards Mainland Singapore.

Some of the photos taken with my bunk mates:

Raven Company Platoon 1!

My Bunk mate, KC. More Commonly address as "long bean" cos he's tall!

My bunk, Raven Coy, Platoon 1, Section 4.

Rest of the week:
Meeting up with Darlingz for food, movie, and some shopping along the way. And of course eating our favorite chicken wing at East Coast and Nasi Lemak from Changi Village! Always in search of the yummy fooooooooood in Singapore! =P~~~

Pretty girl at East Coast Lagoon!

Also went to Yishun ClubFitt gymnasium for workout on the threadmill, and weight machines around for the past week. This is to train up my poor saggy muscles that have been deprived of some workout the past few weeks. I clocked my best timing on the threadmill for 2.4k m yesterday (12 June) at 12minutes 20 seconds. Well although this is not good enough but i'm glad at least this meets the pass requirement! Have to train more on my running and pull ups!

Thanks to my darlingz encouragement that i've improved! =D

11 June
It was a fun and memorable day for me as it was the gathering with my primary school mates from Boon Keng Primary School! Well we met up at City Hall MRT at 2pm and walked to Marina Square Food Loft for our lunch.

We then went to Kbox Marina Square to sing our hearts out there. It was sooo much fun there. Buffet dinner was included, which made $25.50 all much worth it! =)

Also there I met with my primary school best buddies, Kiat Beng and Abeely. Of course we all had some good time talking together and singing!

Of course, here are the photos !

Boon Keng Primary School , class of '98!

My primary school best buddy: Kiat Beng(L), Abeely(R)

The whole group of us at Kbox Marina Square...!

Another of the group photo of BKPS gathering 11 June 06!

During Monday and Tuesday (12 & 13June), my Darlingz had her final year examinations for her degree and during this two days I could see the significant stress on her. Well at least today her examinations are over, and I could see a very heavy load taken off her now. =)

Now she has to concentrate on one single thing: packing up all her things to move into her new house in Punggol!After her last paper I brought her for food at Prima Taste Kitchen. I personally rate the place 6.5 out of 10.

Darling with yummy chicken rice!!

Top View - Yummy Chicken rice!

Black Pepper Rice with popiah and fried you tiao! Yummy... !

2006-05-20T22:04:00.000+08:00

Article Submitted by Eddy:

It's been a week since I've blogged, and now i'm back from army again!

Since tuesday I was having my field camp till friday in a rubber plantation on the army training island Pulau Tekong. Starting up the field camp was a 6km route march with around 15kg of equipments on my back which was quite tiring.

The field camp was much different from life in the bunks. When I was in the field camp, I started to miss the simple comforts like bed, and even the toilet bowl! That is because there is now flush system in the field camp so shit holes were dug up & after finishing we use our entrenching tool to cover soil up on it.

As for me, my bowels were offically shut down during the field camp as I didn't even feel the urge to do my business. Probably because of the shit hole? Peeing was done next to the field toilet where we pee on an area on the open grass.. =S

The rest of the field camp were spent sleeping in our 2-men bashas, having outfield lessons on combat movements & firing blanks which was the highlight of this field camp.

I went around asking for more blanks as I was only issued 25 but in the end I fired 150 rounds out of my rifle. That was some real fun out there until I started cleaning my rifle on the last day. =S

Today darling was so sweet to meet me at pasir ris when I booked out & we had breakfast together. She bought our favorite food, you tiao,spring roll & butterfly! Later it was my turn - bring her for movies~!

Over the Hedge!!! We've long waited for this movie & we watched it at Great World City in an OmniMax theatre. Lucky for us, we got the last 2 seats which were seated together. The movie was great...!

Well as for the rest of the time there I guess y'all can refer to my darling's post!

Came across this strange article on The Straits Times, Sat May 20 2006 on Pg 37:

Bark Away - Article from Jonathan.eyal@gmail.com.

The world's first internet radio station for dogs as been launched in Thailand. DogRadioThailand.com will broadcast non-stop instrumental music, interspersed with a few announcements.

Station Owner Anupan Boonchuen knows what he wants - the only DJs likely to be hired "must be good in barking because dogs are our listeners", he says.

Yet the station is still unsure on one point: How will it cope with feedback from it's audience?

Another thought on my mind..

As reported in newspapers there have been more murders in Singapore, mostly due to reason of money, so here's an extract from my assignment in university while reading Plato's Republic:

"Love of money in this society, brings about degradation of consciousness, and corruption. As guilty people they spend their monies on pleasures in secret, dodging the law at every single opportunity. This brings about a immoral society of "infidels" who are cunning and sly."

....
Till my blog next week.... Take care guys!

2006-05-20T21:07:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Went to watch Over The Hedge today at Great World City with darling today. Its my 1st time there & I was impressed with the so-called reception area where the tickets are purchased. It looks so grand. But the only thing that turn me off is that the place is so very crowded. Gosh, I thought it was 3rd world war or there freebies being given away.

The grand decoration. Love it.. =)

But I must say that it is worth making an effort there to watch movie (the place is so out of the way - nowhere near any MRT station).

The movie is great too. I love all the characters esp Hammy. Aiyo, he's so cute. Ever so active & all. And the way they try to take food from the human was so hilarious. So, not only it is a great movie for the kids, it is also entertaining enough for the adults. Well, ok. I mean the adults who are still young at heart.. =P

Hmm..not a very complimenting photo of myself. But at least the poster is nice.. =P

The characters of the cartoon...

Saw this amazing tank filled with gigantic fishes inside a chinese restaurant. Can't help but take a picture of it. Woah~! =S

After the movie, we went to explore the place. Hmm..didn't really have the mood to shop around / buy things. Don't know what's wrong with me. In the past when I was younger & with my regular shopping khaki I would jump at any chance to shop. But not anymore. Could it be because I have become older?

But one thing I know for sure, its not because I've become poorer. Wonder if this is a common symptom as one gets older? =S

After much ~~begging~~ persuasion, he finally convinced me to eat ice-cream. So we went to try out Ben & Jerry's. Wah~! Its my 1st time there & the ice-cream is hell of an expensive~! =S

Imagine paying $5.50 for an ice-cream~! I could get some delicious ice-cream from the "pa-pu-pa-pu" man on the rickety bike downstair of my block at $1~! =O

The very "expensive" ice-cream...

Close-up shot...

Yummy~!

Saw this pose by darling which is quite a "killer" so I decided to capture it~! Oh, bless whoever who invented the camera~! Haha =P

Its really an indulgence day for me today. Not only have we gone to try expensive ice-cream, we also went to buy a piece of cake from Sweet Secrets~! =S

Love the design of the box~! Looks like newspaper.. =P

Looks delicious enough right? Name of the cake is CONCORDE...

After which we went to eat more food at the food court. Darling seems to enjoy her korean set. But as for me, well, the beef noodle sux big time. Never have I eaten such horrible beef that is so tough, I can't swallow it after taking great effort chewing it. Yuks~! =S

The ekky beef noodle.. =S

That's me TRYING hard to eat the food... =S

The korean set that looks tasty enough for darling. But not for me... =S

See...all eaten... =S

Saw this cute chicken rice signboard...

Saw this unusal thing in the supermarket...

Square watermelon?! =S

And its freaking expensive~! I'd be mad to buy it for consumption... =S

On our way back, we stop by Orchard Road. As it was the GREAT SINGAPORE SALE (I think so), it was so crowded there. So we both went to join in the fun. Went to try some clothes from Daniel Yan. Wa...thou I was the 2nd in the Q, I had to wait so long. Coz the only 2 dressing rooms they had were occupied for almost an eternity.

I was like thinking to myself: What's taking them so long to change into these clothes? Is it coz they are trying very hard to squeeze into those clothes? Or are they simply admiring themselves in the mirror & fantasizing about what occassions they are going to wear the clothes too? =S

At one moment, the uncle collecting rubbish came over to ask the changing room attendant of there is any rubbish to be thrown away from the changing rooms. And the attendant pointed at both changing rooms & said sacartically: Come back tomorrow... -_-"

This is almost like the same situation in the female toilets. It is always the female toilets where the Q is the longest & the wait is the longest. What's talking them so long? =S

Is it really that difficult to pull down their bottom to do their business? =S

But I've in fact heard sayings that when the ladies go to the toilet they will carefully lay the toilet seat with paper (sorta like doing their very own masterpiece on the seat) before sitting down to do their business. Well, if that's the case then it seems quite logical for being so long inside there.

But it seems logical in the sense, do they really have to go to such extent? =S

I am mean? I don't know also.... =S

Oops...think I've sidetrack too much... =P

Back to the main topic... =)

When it was finally my turn to try the clothes, it ended up that the clothes were too big for me. The sizes go all the way from large onwards. Haiz..now I know why they are sale items...

There goes my dream of owning a Daniel Yan dress. Oh well, take it that I've managed to save some $$ instead? Hehe

Actually, not quite. Coz at the end of the day I still bought a pair of slipper that I've always wanted for myself.. =P

Anyway, I don't know about other people. But when your boyfriend buy girly things for you, how would you feel?

For example this?

For me, I will feel somewhat happy in the sense that he cares for my well-being. But I am definitely not some girl who leech onto my boyfriend hoping that he pays for ALL my expenses. I've still got some backbone k? And furthermore, I don't believe in spending beyond your own budget (except for some unforseen circumstances that may befall on me)... =P

But of coz he can't be doing that for too often, if not I will be feeling like this: -_-".

Oh before I forget, for those who left a comment on the entry submitted by darling dated 12 May, he's replied to your comments. So feel free to go take a look.. =)

2006-05-19T11:01:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

They are all bloody fools~! All shitty people~!

I hate people who can't care less for people's stuff. Just because its other people they lose they heck care about it. Such irresponsible people~! This is despite you telling them how much it means to you.

They can't care less. Cos to them only things that belong to them is valuable. Others don't mean anything to them.

When others ask them for help to look for it in a VERY politely manner, they scream at back at you that ITS NOT THEIR BUSINESS. What the hell~! Never have I treated them like this, always ever willing to help when asked. Then this is what I get.

I hate it ~!

I tell you, GOOD NEVER BEGET GOOD~! Its just a shitty world out there.

When they want to borrow things from you, need you to do things for them they treat you like QUEEN. Asking ever so politely & will always get their way. But when its your turn to ask for help. You get shit attitude.

INGRATES~!

Why should I then treat them good? Why should I? Why can't I be selfish for my own good?!

You think people will appreciate when you treat them good & treat you back likewise?

Hell, no~!

They never will.

2006-05-18T21:12:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

The prawn is pissed. Very pissed today.

When I was packing my things in my new room today, I found that something very precious to me has gone missing. Its suppose to be there. But it isn't.

My manicure set~!

My SPECIAL 16 months calender~!

I almost fainted when I came home much later & realised that they weren't in my current room either. Oh gosh, someone kill me~!

When I asked mum about them, she told me in such a relaxed manner: Oh...maybe its in one of the boxes which are being sealed up..

Me: Then can I open them just to make sure they are there?

Mum: No need lah. No need act as if its a life & death matter. Lost already also never mind ma....

Me: ?! *Faints in exasperation*

They mean alot to me k? Coz these are one of those things darling brought back for me from his US trip. Esp the manicure set, I love it ALOT~! And the calender is so special, nowhere have I seen such yet.

Oh, god~! What am I to do now?

I think I am going to lose sleep for a few days liao...

Haiz....

Help...

Sadz & angry....

2006-05-17T22:34:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Thanks to all who have either tried to give me rather constructive & ~~mean~~ creative ideas for the irritating neighbour that I have next door. And also not forgetting those who encourage me to study hard & try to pull through this hell. Really appreciate you guys~! =)

Anyway, yupz. Am rather immune to that idiot & his loads of rubbish le... =P

Its not as if he has stop his knocking nonsenses & all but its b/c I find him more like a ~~moronic retard~~ clown more than anything else now. Can you imagine everyday when you come back home from work all he would do is to sit as near to the window as possible (so that the sound as be heard as loud as possible by us) & knock with all his might. Gosh, I think I should feel pity for him lei. Haha, what a joker~! Someone tell him to GET A LIFE lei.. =P

Maybe coz he thinks that he got such a ~~disgustingly~~ sickly weak arms that desperately needs to be trained up? Or was it coz he's just contracted parkinson disease? Oh, what poor soul. ~~May he burn in hell....~~

Maybe he should get a life. Maybe he should go get a girlfriend. But with his attitude & car-run-over face, I doubt he can ~~in a million years maybe?~~.

Anyway, as I was typing this entry, there he was knocking vigorously for all his might for like 1 minute before stopping & coming back on awhile later. And with that, I am filled with glee. My "entertainment" of the night? Why don;t he entertain me THROUGHOUT the night? =p

Then some may ask, why is it, I was so work up in my last entry when he was doing exactly what he did few nights before. Knocking.

The reason is...

Cos the thought of this damn "over-the-limit" nonsense of hanging his rotten & beggar-torn cloth on the railing right outside our main door (We stay in the corner unit & they in the corridor unit) made me BOIL~! Simple as that..Grrr... =S

We wouldn't mind it if they haven't done this:

Block out passageway with a huge rack of plants, causing our passageway to the reduced by HALF~!

So can you imagine now? We being such tolerant ppl & they pushing their limit by hanging cloth right outside our door (the railing away from our door is darn empty) when we have already such little walking space (not as if we are fat ppl). Talking about respect for the neighbour & all. Rubbish~!

Anyway, am less stress for one thing (until the next nonsense comes along). Tried a little test today. The result turns out quite positive. =)

It works this way:
Look at the pictures below. If they seem to be moving very fast, it means that you are stress & vice versa.

Picture 1

Picture 2

Picture 3

Tell me the results if possible k? Be most interested to know.. =)

2006-05-15T23:13:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Halo~! Been quite long since I last blog. Coz am busy studying for exams. Haiz, the 1st paper is coming on in 2 weeks time~! No time, no time~! Help~! =S

Anyway, for those who left a comment on the last entry (the entry by my darling), he can only reply to that this weekend when he is back from camp. So stay tuned wor... =)

Thanks for the support you give. Coz when he just posted the article, there wasn't much comment left behind by the readers. And I was worried that maybe you guys didn't like what he wrote or found it uninteresting or simply coz you ain't familiar with him. Hate to see him disappointed... =S

But luckily, there was still some support.. =)

Anyway, the main reason why I am writing this article is coz I am damn pissed. All the way from last night till tonight. *Beware: spoiler & some vulgarities. Read at your own risk*

Why?

Coz of some asshole next door~! Arrgh~! driving me mad~! *volcano erupting*

You know, am not joking. This damn guy is driving me nuts. He is a low retard who will think of all sort of little actions to irritate you.

F*ck~!

Sorry, don't mean to be vulgar. =S

And his latest action is to do knocking sounds throughout the night. I tell you, its so loud that I can even hear the echo.

What the hell. What's he trying to prove here. I very much want to get the police involve here. And I am very sure I can get that damn jerk in deep shit.

Then you may ask, what's stopping me?

Answer is simple. My mum. =S

She says that we should just let him be. Let him face retribution in future. Sure, I believe in retribution all right. But what about now? I am fuming to the extent that I am getting angry dreams. Who's gonna help me on that?

But don't worry. I am still sane. Just that, that shitty half-ball is so cocky that despite me calling his elder brother about the situation, that f*cking piece of shit still said thing like "says who" when he was told to stop making such nuisance noise.

What the hell~! Why don't someone or something just run over him when he crossed the road? Or why don't he just choke on food with the next bite he take? Or why don't he simply just DROP DEAD~! Sh*t~!

Am truely pissed beyond words. Anyone kind enough to offer some word of advice or some help? Anything, as long as its constructive...

Wish I know someone from the gang so that they can send 100 men to bash the guts & shit out of him....

2006-05-12T00:37:00.000+08:00

Article Submitted by Eddy , blu~ tikus!

Hi everyone!! I've not blogged for a long time now as I have been away from Mainland Singapore for a few weeks now..

As you all may know from the previous few posts from my darling, I have been enlisted into the Army since 21st April 2006 with 2 years of full-time service committment till 21st April 2008.

Training in the island that all older male Singaporeans fondly know as Pulau Tekong Basic Military Training School has been very tough but also challenging. Thanks to my darling and the instructors there my physical strength and endurance has improved, in addition to some ideal weight loss with it... !

Basic Military Training includes training in the following, physical/endurance training for physical tests to be taken, weapons handling of the M16s1 rifle, grenade throwing, foot drils, field craft, and in short, it's like an elementary school of the Army.

One could feel discouraged living with people from all walks of life, or cheer up and learn from the expriences gained. As what the banner in Pulau Tekong Jetty says: "BMT- it's about not the days that you've left behind, its about what you will gain in the days ahead".

If one would have followed closely or somehow make sense of the Seven core values of the Singapore Armed Forces, he will then appreciate why he has a role to play:

1) Loyalty to Country
2) Leadership
3) Discipline
4) Professionalism
5) Fighting Spirit
6) Ethics
7) Care for soldiers

With the constant encouragement and loveeee from my darling, I am determined to make the best out of my training of 7 weeks in Basic Military Training!

2006-05-11T08:36:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

A very "special" day today. Cos' instead of the usual cooking of lunch done by Grandma or me eating instant noodles, my sister offered to cook.

Special. Special indeed. =S

Before the "real" cooking started, my poor sis has already suffered a mishap. Just as I was studying in my room which is 1 corner of the house, I heard my sister scream.

Yupz. The usual injury incurred by amature cook. And of cos a very common situation used in movies as well as TV series.

Cutting vegetables & ending up cutting up the finger to add some special flavour to the dish. -_-"

Well, you would expect that there would be blood spurted all over the kitchen with her horrible scream. In fact, she even screamed for help & for ~~ambulance~~ plaster.

-_-"

But, no. When I went there & passed Grandma the plaster, the poor old lady was desperately looking for the supposed gap in the finger. -_-"

Even I had trouble looking for it. Gosh..*faintz* -_-"

The "gigantic" cut that only micro organism can see.. =P

Running the wound under tap water is the right thing to do. But isn't it abit exagerrated? After all it's just a SMALL wound lei.. -_-"

Hopefully after all the bloodshed, the food will taste great. After all, my sister has paid a price for it right? =P

Chef at work. Working on a secret recipe.

Wow, washing the wok after cooking. No way I would dream myself doing such thing. I HATE washing pots & pans.. =S

After being kept out by sister cos' she locked both me & Grandma out of the kitchen, I (the house reporter) was finally let into the kitchen to take some pics of the by-product to be featured for my blog. Haha, some priviledge I have wor.. =P

Dish 1: Mince pork egg with peas...

Verdict: Salty to no end. I could smell the salt-iness just when sis was cooking it.. -_-"

Fried vergetables..

Verdict: Bland. Super healthy dish. Fried with pinch of salt, big chunks of garlic & no oil. For people who go for healthy eating, this is the dish for you.. -_-"

Soup of the day...

Verdict: Soup with loads of pepper, added with pepper corn which is not smashed (it needs to be smashed so that the flavour will go to the soup) & huge chunks of salted vegetable. I thought I was eating pig organ soup. But this soup at least is one of the best dished cooked that day. Considered the best out of the worst? =P

Ok ok, am a mean sister. But no, I actually am not. More critics calls for more improvement. Isn't this how old masters in olden TV serial treat their disciples? Haha =P

Anyway, with all the effort done. I must say that my sis sure came up with a rather reasonable meal. ~~For display purposes only.~~

What do you think? =)

2006-05-09T22:46:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Spent practically the whole day in school today. Stoned at doing my revision for the coming exams. THREE freaking weeks more. Argh~!!??

But despite so, I was still surprised that there are still people who can still sit in a group & just talk. They don't seem to be strssed that people around them are studying hard & burying their noses deep in the books. Worst still, they are making a nuisance of themselves by talking loudly & banging the table. What the h*ll~! =S

And what the hell, its really disgusting to see the girls flirting with the guys & the guys trying to act macho. In fcat, its a rather common sight in my school.. =S

Makes me wanna puke...

When I was finally on my way home, things didn't get better. Think I must be down on my luck today..

Most of you guys might think that being able to get a seat in a crowded bus is such a lucky thing. But for me, its not this way at all.

I felt sick all the way. =S

Why?

Well, the reason is very simple. The bus I was on was a double decker bus. And I simply hate it.

I hate sitting at the top deck as I feel the world spinning around me that I could puke. Curse the uncle who didn't make matters better by driving so dangerously fast when he negotiates a corner. And no thanks to the uncle who jerks the bl**dy bus regardless of whether he is stopping for passengers to board or when he is just driving along a SMOOTH road. Grrr...

Anyway, yesterday I was not even seated at the top deck. I was seated right at the bottom. But this did not make me feel better.

I suspect that one of the reasons why I was feeling so sick was cos' at the next stop, an army boy boarded the bus. And this is bad. Real bad.

Why?

Simply cos' he stinks big time~! His uniform looks so old & it looks like its soak with sweat. Ewww..

This just simply adds on to the green-ess of my face & irritate me to no end...

So what did the prawn do to react? =P

Well, nothing much actually. I just stared at him with my ever accusing eyes & pinched my nose, not bothering to hide the fact that I think he is such a skunk.. =S

Am bad eh? =P

But despite all this, I was still feeling terribly sick. I wished I could scream at the bus driver to let me alight so that I could puke or something. Or grab the wheel from his hand so that I can take over his job. I can sure do a better job than him. Haha~! =D

When finally I alighted from the bus, I decided that I should reward myself for being such a hardworking prawn as well as poor soul for having to endure all this sh*t. So I went to the fish shop. Browsed a long long while, deciding what type of fishies I should get, till I see stars again.. =S

Finally, I settled for this..

Neo Tetras~! Nice? =D

2006-05-08T12:06:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Was feeling rather bored so decided to do a little write-up on some "species" of girls whom I will never understand what they are thinking. And whom I totally despise.

Type 1:
What kind of girl is this who sleeps around despite having a boyfriend.

And even has the guts to tell him that she likes to flirt around with other guys.

So easily being taken in just because the guy treat her good at first with little gifts & sweet nothings...

Only later to find out that he was not what she THOUGHT he was.

She likes to be hanging around guys who are already attached seemingly to tempt him to become unfaithful.

She finds it thrilling to do so.

What a she-devil.

Type 2:
What kind of girl is this who ends a relationship after being together for 10 years.

Could it have been the temptations of the outside world is too great for her to bear?

Someone who merely earns more than he then-beau is good enough for her.

Nothing else matters.

What about the sweet memories, the up-& downs that they've been through together, don't they mean anything to her?

Won't she be at the losing end?

Won't she be taking a big risk by breaking up only 10 year?

WIth the motive of falling into the arms of a better "eligible" man, she could come up with excuses that seem obvious.

Excuses that she should have seen this supposed "fault" within the span of the 10 years relationship.

Giving excuses at the expense of his pride.

What a b*tch.

Well, all kinds of girls out there. I am not saying that I am perfect or anything of that kind or expect all girls to be good-2-shoes & stick to their man - good or bad. But certain things have to be done tactfully (with minimal destruction) or with good & sensible reasons. Otherwise, everytime you get into a relationship hoping to break up anytime whenever a "better" man comes along, then why bother to get involve in one in the first place.

I always thought that with respect to the person beside you now, there is always someone else better than him in some corner of the world. Sometimes you many never have the chance to meet him in your life, sometimes you do.

But the bottom line is before you do anything rash, think.

Think about the days you both had together. Think of all the good & sweet things he has done for you & is still doing. But if despite doing all this , can't re-ignite any flame of passion in you, then maybe its really time for you to move on.

That is not only a little advice from me to the world at large (disclaimer applies.. =P), but also serves as a little reminder to myself. As I could get quite unstable at times too.. =S

Oh, before I end off, just would like to show some pic taken during our outing yeaterday before he book in.

He bought a nice nail polish at Missha for me.. =)

Nice? =)

Found this very cute 2-coloured fish in the aquarium in Suntec City, near the Koi pond..

Our regular visit to Carl's junior...

Our fav yummy burito.. =)

Just for a breakfast meal, we finish 3 packs of honey mustard.. =S

Happy happy me.. =)

My shuai shuai darling. Thought that he is getting better & better looking wor..*droolz* =P

One of the best bald pic I took of him.. =)

He has one of the shiniest boots in his bunk~! =)

2006-05-06T22:23:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Today was a totally amazing day~! Spent a day with darling & the feeling I get from it all is like as if we were back to the days when we 1st started dating.. =P

So loving. Every touch & affectionate action & word seems so electrifying all over again. Such a wonderful feeling~! Been yearning for this sorta feeling to come back for a long time now.. =p

But its not as if darling hasn't been sweet towards me lately la..haha =P

He came over to meet me at Khatib MRT station in the late morning before we start making our way to Jurong Point. Upon reaching there, we browse around the shops before making our way to buy movie tickets. Its really been some time since we watched a movie at the theatres as we both "cheapo king & queen" always watch downloaded movies on the computer.. =P

We finally decided on Mission Impossible III.

The shows rather good. With all the great bangs & whams. Even I who is not a very keen of action movies find it a thrilling show. So anyone of you looking for some nice movies to catch, this might be a good choice.. =)

Anyway, while waiting to go into the theatres & hanging around, we chanced upon a couple. The lady is so "interesting" that she attracted some attention to herself.. =S

What's so interesting about her?

Well, cos she is HUGE on the front. And I say its really very GIGANTIC. Well, I can't say that I totally don't look at girls with good figure. In fact, I do look at girls & admire them (sometimes some of my friends even ask if I am a lesbian).. =S

And I too have some rather sensible or high sense of taste for girls with good shape or looks. Hmm..but don't be mistaken, its not coz I think that I am too pretty or what, that's why I judge these girls. Its just a ~~pervertic~~ natural habit that I have.. =P

Anyway, back to the main topic..

She was so big & eye-catching that even those se peh peh (A.K.A. Dirty old man), be it young or old come to have a glimpse of her ~~chest~~.

But from my personal point of view, I think that her dress sense sux. i've definitely got no qualms about girls wearing clothes to compliment & bring out their assets. But definitely not in this way when half her large boobs are threatening to roll out of her skimpy top & her tummy showing. Put it crudely: SHE MIGHT AS WELL NOT WEAR ANYTHING. =S

Such horrible taste of dressing puts me off. Hmm..or could she one of those social escorts of Geylang.. =S

Oops...I am getting mean around here.. =P

Anyway to those who are interested, this is how my darling looks like after being enlisted in the army:

2 weeks ago, when he just enlisted..

2 weeks later.. =)

Well, as you guys can see, he has indeed slim down quite abit. Thou I know that he could do better than this *hint hint*.. =P

Keep up the good work wor, darling~! I kknow you can do it.. =)

Oh, before I end off this entry, just ike to introduce a very nice chocolate cake from Prima Deli. Not a super fantastic cake but enough to set my taste buds tingling with joy. And its cheap enough too. =P

Presenting...

Chocolate fudge cake...*droolz*

2006-05-05T23:15:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Wow~! After 2 weeks, I've finally survived through not being able to see darling for TWO freaking weeks~! =S

Oh, ain't I proud of myself. =)

Actually 2 weeks really flies when I've got things to do. =)

The earlier part of today went by as usual with me being busy with my studies. By the time I have to leave school to make my way to Pasir Ris to meet darling, I realised that I was so damn hungry. It was so bad that even my hands were shaking & I see stars.. =S

But well, guess all this is worth it in the name of dieting & to see darling..haha

When I saw darling I couldn't recognise him for a moment. Well..mostly becos' of his durian head..hehe

But on closer look he has also slim down quite abit. His face seem to have shrunk~! In fact, I think the exercise & healthy eating has left a rather pinkish glow on his face. His complexion has become so good that even I envy.. =S

But something ~~pissed me off~~ irritated me today. Met one of the girls while on my way to the canteen to buy lunch. One of them started to boast about her making into one of the Big 4 accounting firm. I was like "to hell with you", as if your grades are superb lo. You went in becos you were from a good school LAST TIME & you are FILTHY rich k? So there isn't anything to boast about, esp to me. Grr....

Anyway, tomorrow is Election Day. First time in my whole life that I get to vote. To most people, think the normal reaction in such a situation is to be excited? But gosh, I don't think I can be. Becos' I still have to wake up early to go to the voting center as I will be meeting darling later in the day. Busy busy me.. =S

But at least it would put an end to all the "scandals" of the various elections parties that irks me as well as the massive coverage by the media on the election that bores me to no end..

I really don't understand how could a cousin-in-law of mine who could actually sit by the TV the whole day watching / keeping track of the election progress (as if there is any progress) by watching news in all languages that he could ever understand. Switching between Channel 8 news to Channel U news to Channel News Asia all day long just to listen to the SAME set of news?!

Its so puzzling yet so amazing to me.... =P

2006-05-03T16:25:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Sometimes I envy.

Sometimes I am filled with jealousy.

How come 2 people of the same background have 2 different types of life?

Be it siblings. Be it friends.

One year ago, I wished for all my heart & soul. The one & only thing I would ever wish for - my OWN FREEDOM.

Believe it or not. Never once, since young had I ever wished for any material things with as much hope.

But till today, my little wish has never come true.

I am beginning to doubt whether it will ever come true.

I am not being grumpy or wanting too much out of life. But if only anyone out there could ever understand me & what I am saying or simply putting yourself in my shoes.

Many have formed many bad impression of me. Even people who used to be closest to me; people I could trust.

Standards being set that seem strangle me to no end. Standards set according to how they see life & the way they think life should be.

But have anyone ever asked me what kind of life I want to lead? Anyone ever bothered to find out what kind of girl / person I really am?

I really don't know. I doubt so.

Sometimes I feel like as if I could just walk out of this life forever. Not caring a damn about what others think. But being alone with only my own belief make me feel so out of place. Makes me have so little courage to face what come may.

If only I had someone - someone close to my heart to encourage & support what I do.

If only...

2006-05-02T17:06:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Some thoughts came into my mind today due to some incident.

Was just thinking, wondering, pondering to myself whether age really play a part in a relationship.

Is it really not "socially acceptable"?

Will guys start to detest or find it stale to be with the girl older than him? What will he think when her looks start to go downhill?

Does maturity of the thinking has to do with one's age?

Isn't it true that as long as we respect each other & have a common goal in life, that's what matters?

Why is it that being in a relationship needs so many "criteria" to be fulfiled?

I don't think so right?

To some it may even be some sort of mathematical formula that needs to be met.

Is it true that when the when a couple is together, they have to make sure that their marriageable age intersects?

It all sounds so ridiculous to me. I don't know the answer to this all. Maybe someone could help me with that? Haizzz........

2006-05-01T13:04:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Today I have the whole house to myself as everyone is out. But poor me, I am home alone. What to do, can't go out as exams is really drawing too near that even I am sweating about it.. =S

But what I can say is that this is truely one fruitful day for me. Not only did I manage to complete some of my maths mock exams corrections, I also managed to do some self-grooming.. =)

I've even got time to think about some issues & blog.. =)

Well..I didn't score very good for my Maths exams. I should be ashamed to even mention about what kind of lousy grades I got. But, wierd enough I was not feeling this way. In fact, I want to share this to the world.. =S

I am wierd. Indeed wierd.. *Runs off laughing hystericaly*

Ok. I got a feaking 26 for this paper~! =O

Bad it is. But when I got down to do the corrections for this paper I became happier. Not because I have gone mad. It is more of that I know that if given a second chance I would be able to do better than this. On thinking & blogging down this thought, I have become happier by another 100%~! =P

Sometimes, I am really impressed of how optimistic with things~! Thou I've got my days when even I can't get myself optimistic about certain things. After all, hey, I am only HUMAN~! =P

Anyway as for the grooming part, I was using some teeth whitening gel thing that darling bought for me during his US trip. Seems quite useful. At least I don't have to flash my rotten, maggot-infested teeth at others when I smile again... =P

The kit that may give me some nice pearls in my mouth... =)

But of coz all this don't come to me without a price...

Because I gotta wear the plastic mould in my mouth for a good 15 minutes. I ended up having aching jaw & saliva drooling out by the 1st 5 minutes.. =S

After my little grooming session, I went through some stuff in my room hidden in some forgotten corner..

And look what I came across..

My homemade art folio from primary school...

My potrait of a container & fruits. Got a score of 28/30. Gosh, am I that good?! *Faintz*

A potrait of containers. Got a score of 5/10. This is my real standard lahz.. =P

A self painted "wallpaper"..

Another design of wallpaer..

Yet another wallpaper. Such happy colours.. =)

Ok, enough of ranting for the day. May you guys enjoy the day as much as I do. After its a public holiday, so go out have fun. Any kind soul wanna have fun on my behalf too? Hehe

2006-04-29T12:30:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

I am indeed a proud little prawn today. Coz despite me not having the mood to go to school for class, I went still.

Frankly speaking, the credit for all this don't really goes to me. For me, I thought that its really quite a drag to go as I think that I won't benefit from it much. I'd rather stay at home to mug for my exams.

So I decided to try my luck.

Told mum that I didn't feel like going for class the night before. And her reply was:

Next time if you don't want to attend a lesson then don't even bother paying for it. And she grrr me...
*Runs off with tail between my legs* =S

So I decided to try my luck with darling the next time he called. Told him the same excuse & his reply was:

Darling: Go lahz...its good for you....
Me: ......
Darling: Remember you promised to study hard when I am in camp?
Me: ?!
*shrugs shoulders in exasperation*

To make matter worse or should I say to make sure that his ~~demands~~ persuasion sinks into my prawny head, he even called later in the afternoon. This was just when I was snuggling cozily in my air con bedroom, listening to my fav songs & ~~lazing away~~ starting to write my essay. =S

Oh well, can't escape from class I guess. Even my ~~bribe~~ offer of giving him a BIG kiss when he books out from camp doesn't help.. =S

So off I go to school now... =S

2006-04-27T23:05:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Had evening class today. And exams is looming even nearer by now. But the good thing is that its gonna be slightly more than 1 week before darling can book out for the 1st time ever since he got enlisted. Looking forward to it... =)

But in the meantime I've been also busy with my things & getting along fine in life... =)

In fact, I've been getting so busy that its rather scary. Waking up as early as 9am in the morning but not sleeping until its way past 12am. But the wierd thing is that I am still not getting haggard or anything of that sort. Lucky me... =D

Anyway since I am having evening class with Ava, I decided to go to her house to meet her so that we can go to school later together. Well..as usual, the both of us seem to become chicken backside the moment we see each other. Coz our mouth can never stop talking. Could it be girls are always girls - never stop talking? Or is it just us? hehe

But the most amusing thing that Ava & me noticed was that Milo seem to be walking around the house the whole day long. This is especially so when there is action happening in the house, you will surely find this cutey there. Indeed a self-proclaimed supervisor.. =P

The supervisor..

And of course not missing out places where people are eating, he will hang around doing all sorts of "tricks" or simply act pathetic. Ohhh....so cute... *faintz* =)

Playing dead...

The pathetic look that I can't resist...

Goody-2-shoes just for food... =S

Cute? =)

Just like today when Ava's dad was giving me another helping of fried beehoon, our friend will be standing below all ready to eat whatever that falls off the plate. So when the beehoon dropped & I exclaimed in horror, her father said it ok. And before I knew it, it was cleaned up by the "house maid"... =P

Later on when we went for class. It was so boring. Well..but at least I tried to do my mock exam questions while the lecturer goes through other questions. But its really no point staying on, I guess.

During break time, this was when the little devil in the both of us started poofing out. We started discussing whether we should leave.

It goes this way:

Ava: Gosh, its so boring. Think if it not that you are here, I would have been gone by now.

Me: Ya..its quite boring leh...

Ava: Then you wanna leave the class meh?

Me: Hmm..wanna leave then leave lohhhhh... (Can practically see my mouth form an "O" shape when I say "lohhhh") =D

Ava: ??!! *Shocked*

Well, as agreed..I was supposed to say that I physcho Ava to leave the class lahz. So well..I did. Hehe

Hope that Ms Ava, if you are reading this entry, its pleases you... =P

*Psst* But truth is: WE BOTH PHYSCHO EACH OTHER LAHZ. We are the little "devils" of each other..Wehee...

2006-04-27T10:59:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

The final sending off is usually painful. Lying cold in the coffin with your loved ones all misty-eyed is one of the torturous incidents that can happen in ones life.

But with the creativity of businessmen, they some up with something, seemingly to help sooth the pain the relatives of the deceased is going through.

When I first read about this idea of pop songs or other more melodious songs being played in a funeral instead of those loud & alien songs played in the past, I laughed. In fact, I found it amusing.

I would go like:"Hey, this is a funeral, not a pop concert. Why are you guys playing pop songs (thou they are slow songs)? Ain't you guys not showing some respect to the dead? " -_-"

But today, I finally got to hear for myself all this supposed pop songs played in a funeral. It isn't that bad after all. Because although its pop songs but the distinctive sound of the er hu, drum & organ (or piano) seems to make the funeral session no less disrespectful. Even the standard chanting music are played in a more modern way. And that's so amazing~! =)

In fact, I think it would be a bliss for the deceased be accompanied on his last jorney in life with songs that he'd always loved.

So for this time round at least, I would say that the businessmen had indeed made a really great & useful innovation. Gone are the days where there are loud possessions with songs no one can associate too... =D

2006-04-26T12:13:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Today is another lazy day for me. Hmm...or maybe I didn't use the right word. I should say its a rather peaceful day for me, thou abit slow. Tried to do some revision as I've not much time left to the start of my ultimate nightmare - MY FINAL YEAR EXAMS~! =S

Probably its time that I start counting down so that my little prawn brain can start working out all the mould..hehe

Anyway, this morning darling did not msg me on my handphone, just like what he always did everyday ever since he got enlisted. Well, as some would expect I was feeling abit lousy about it. But when I started getting down to my revision & listening to some of my favourite music, I seem to brighten up. I thought to myself that maybe I should not be wasting my time away dwelling in the fact that darling is not gonna be always there for me every moment of the time or day.

This little fact sounds harsh & nightmarish to me thou. In fact, if it was me in the "past" I would certainly not accept this cruel little fact. I would have scowled. Kicked my feet. Stormed off. Or threaten to do all sorts of silly things. Doing all the things that a spoilt kid would do just to get her way.

But wierdly this time round I really don't see a need to do that. Its just not worth it. Coz I know somewhere in my heart that darling is "fighting" hard to "survive" in there & also to try his very best to work his way to fulfil our little dream. So why should I be wasting my life away instead of doing my part too?

Sounds mushy?

But true. I know that is what is happening. And I guess this little pep talk to myself & trying to build a little confidence in me is what that has kept me alive for so long. Guess I should gain some credit for it too? =)

Can I say that the prawn has finally been enlightened & thus matured?

Or could it have been the healing affect of the music I am hearing right now that is "hypnotising" me to think in such a way that I would never have in the past?

But in any case, this seem to bring my interest to research abit about the supposed healing effect of music.

And this was what I found...

We have all heard by now what positive effects listening to music has on one's well being. From playing Mozart to make you smarter, to the soothing sounds of relaxing ambient music to relieve stress. We turn up the rock-n-roll to get us energized in the morning and have experienced the calming sounds of a quiet dinner out.

Sometimes music can reach people in ways that other types of traditional therapy cannot.

Think of any song that might have touched you at some time. You may have felt that the singer was singing about your life or situation that you were dealing with. In this way, music provides the starting point to break through and begin the therapeutic process.

No one's sure exactly how music heals, but it looks like our brains are wired to respond to it. At a nonverbal level, music activates our minds, integrates our attention, and seems to help regulate some body functions.

In fact, the right song seems to work in more than one way--distracting us from pain, boosting mood, reviving old memories, even prompting the body to match its rhythms. With its many tempo, rhythm, melody, harmony, music helps to stimulate the brain in many ways at once.

Just a little poem I chanced upon about the beauty of music:

Music is silence and sound, dancing together in space.
The heavens are music. The earth is music.
Called into being, we listen.
Living resonances of the word, we sing.
Embracing in silence and sound
Together in endless song, is harmony.
Listen with love. Awaken to music.
Sounding the truth together is healing.

-Author unknown -

For me any song is good. As long as I can associate with it. Singing helps me to further "release" whatever feeling bottled inside, bursting to get out. But sometimes emotional people like me can get so carried away that after listening to a sad song, my mood will become that way too... =S

I wish that all you guys can find the song of your life... *hugz*

2006-04-24T21:40:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Today is just another day when I didn't complete much of my revision again. Not becos' I was too depressed to do anything. In fact, it was a rather hectic day for me today - time was not spent on things irrelevant to my school work..haha

Left the house late in the morning to meet Eddy's mum & her friend for lunch at a South Indian restaurant at Excelsior Hotel. The layout of this restaurant is really nice, with lots of the ancient indian artifacts placed nicely as decoratives. I simply love it~! =)

Another unique character of this place is not not only the food there is nice (thou its vegetarian), you get to choose how much you want to pay for after the meal~! After which, a portion of their earnings will be donated for charity purposes. Wow, what a way to do business~! I am truely impressed.. =)

Nice pillar they have in the restaurant...

My first plate of food..looks yummy..*droolz*

Look at the spread of food.. =)

After lunch, I made my way for a job interview again. Actually I've stopped my job hunting activity since 2 weeks ago. So I didn't to receive an offer for interview after so long. But anyway, since I had this chance..why not? =)

I was glad I went for the interview as this changed my view of the way audit firms looked like. Most firms I went to were rather messy. But this firm was not, it was very well-lighted & neater.This seems like a place where people will feel more motivated to work.

Ssometimes I wonder if a company has things strewned all over the place & workspaces are not kept neat & tidy, wouldn't the staff feel very frustrated to work in such a condition? I don't know about the others, but for me I surely can't work in such an untidy & unorganised place.. =S

Anyway, no matter how I like the workplace or job, I 've just gotta wait for the results of the interview...

Keeping my fingers crossed in the meantime.. =S

2006-04-22T22:45:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

It has been 1 day since darling has been enlisted. Still, the "pain" I feel is as excruciating as the day he just went in. Haiz...sad to say..but I really can't help feeling empty & pity myself abit..

But well, what can I do. Its the NATIONAL SERVICE you are talking about here you know.. =S

Was looking at the pics I took yesterday when he was enlisted & listening to the songs I recorded in my handphone of him singing the day before yesterday. And it was already enough to weigh my heart to the rock bottom. As for what happens after that, its so embarrasing to say... =S

But anyway, here are the pics I took the day before...

Taken on the bus to the ferry terminal...

The ferry to Pulau Tekong..

Such nice seats they have on the ferry; much better than I had imagined...

There's even carpeted flooring. Going for a cruise? =S

Nice view of the lush greenery...

The large waves on the water that makes me feel so sick & wobbly...

Land reclamation works on Tekong...

The jetty of Pulau Tekong with the BMTC school in the background...

Just today, met a close friend in school. Had a good long chat with him. He really gave me an "insight" on what I was should be expecting & things that could happen. He also encouraged me to hang in there & see what comes good things out of it all. In short, BE PATIENT & ENJOY MY TIME WITH HIM.

I can't say that I am touched or moved by what he told me. But the very least is that I feel more encouraged. In fact, I think I need alot of it.

Am still hanging in there quite steadily. But everyday seems like a year to me. Luckily, the frequent calls from darling in a day whenever he is free makes my day pass easier...

I know he won't be able to read this until he books out from camp. But still, would like to thank him for making me feel that I am still in his mind. And most importantly, to my friends who are concerned like Ava, Wee Hong, The Imp & all other, a big THANK YOU to you guys... *Hugz*

2006-04-20T23:48:00.000+08:00

Article submitted by Lixia:

Its has been less than 1 week since darling came back from the US and its time for him to be enlisted for the Army. Oh gosh..why is it so unfair? Time seems so short..haiz... =(

Well..at least I could say that we spent almost most of our waking moments these few days together. But of course, this wasn't without our usual little quarrels here & there. But on the whole, we spent our time mainly talking, eating all the good food he brought back from there & doing things that we (or rather I) had always wanted to do.

We even bought a little DIY art piece from the Pasar malam~! Doing it was tough, not because the work was difficult. It was more of our hands keep hitting on each other's & darling kept squirting the glitter (accidentally) on wrong places, almost ruining our masterpiece. And of coz my mmod too..grrr.. =S

Getting ready to paint...

The materials provided...

That's darling painting the nose.. =)

The end product..looks like darling lei.. =P

I even managed to convince darling to play the guitar for me.. =)

For instance, today darling brought me to East Coast Park to eat before we strolled to Bedok Jetty. What I can say is that the ambience of the hawker center is rather good. For one thing, its not too noisy & neither was it stinky. A rather cool place with orange lamps & pavilion to make the place romantic.. =)

Lots of good food in there.. *Droolz*

What a spread..yummz~! =)

@ Bedok Jetty...

Haiz..time really flies. Even before he is inside there I already can't bear to think too much about it.

Sounds mushy & too touchy for your liking?

Well...I've yet to get down to the details on what I did when I am feeling so lousy of it all. So you should be feeling rather relieved. =S

But no, am I just a self-centered girlfriend who think of just all about myself. I do think abotut my darling too. In fact, not only will I be missing him during this period, I will also be worrying for his safety in there.

I worry he may meet with some mishap during training. =S

I worry that he may encounter some "dirty" stuff. =S

I worry he may offend some people in there. =S

I worry he may become an outcast in there. =S

I worry about the hardship he has to go through in there.

There is a whole lorry of stuff that I woory about. Haiz..yeah yeah..I know..all these worries make me sound more like an anxious parent rather than a gf right? But, really, I can't help it too, you know... =(

I wish that all this will be over very soon. That this 2 years will fly by & before we both know it he would have ORD & I would have achieved quite abit in life le.. =)

Hope that I will not get too emotional or do some other silly things tomorrow when sending him off. Its so EMBARASSING & there goes my pretty little make-up~! =S