Yesterday was a Sunday where we need not take care of my cousins. Yet, my mum thought of letting them over to stay for another night. Wanted to bring them over when we went to their side to buy dinner at around 3+pm. Luckily Michelle said she doesn't want to come.
At 9+pm, I was busy in a room helping my colleague with the ECG on a patient when I heard my dad's voice and my cousins' voices. I was not bothered by my cousins at that point as I was worried about my mum. She kanna UTI again. Yes. She is unwell and yet still think of my cousins. She went to see the doctor in the morning so I was worried she was not well again. Luckily it's not because of her. It's because of her again though.
My dad forgot that we had called my cousins and do not wanted to come to stay. But he only remember what my mum told him before. To call them and asked if they wanted to come after he had visited his colleague in the hospital. He called them and this time, they wanted to come. Thus, that is why they were here.
Why I said that it was because of my mum that they went to the clinic. Once they reached, my mum asked my dad to bring them to the clinic to find me. (-.-)''' So my dad do so and he left them in the clinic.
Yesterday, I had a sleepy spell over me and was in a blur mood plus my cousins was there. At that time, my colleague's dad came to tell her that he is waiting behind but she is still doing ECG. I saw that uncle and gave him an 'OK' sign meaning I would tell her. As I wanted to go, the doctor passed the patient's card out and I was there so I had to key in the medications, etc. I forgot about my colleague's dad. I only remembered only after I reached home and I quickly sms her but she had already took the bus. Oh dear!
This morning, I was awoken many times not because of my cousins but my mum. Today, we were supposed to go and collect our renewed passport. Yet because of my cousins and she wanted to go to my aunt's place to clean, she told me that we go on this Thursday. Yet, early this morning, she came in to pass me the passports. Can you imagine that and keep asking me where I wanted to put. Nevermind that. She told me she is going out like hundredth of times. Well, not that much but still many times. The very last time made me mad. She said she is going out and I simply ignored her and she keep calling me to I had to say 'OK LAH'. I guessed she just wanted me to wake up so had been trying all sort of means to make me get up.
Always been like this the whole holiday. I need a break lah! This is the 3rd times, I had been left home with the 3 kids as she went off to my aunt's place. 1st time, no gas so I had to bring all of them out for lunch. 2nd & nw, I had to cook for them. I am not a baby-sitter loh and I haven't been practicing my piano for ages.
Last Friday, because my parents heard the news on Thursday evening about GST package that many people did not apply and would not be able to get $, etc. My mum woke me up early that morning again. Asking me to go to CPF board with her. Also to check for myself. She even asked my grandma and godma along. She was grumbling that morning as Nelson did not take his EZ-linked card from his parents the night before when he insisted to come with us. I was pretty fed up then. After queuing, we finally checked and found that we had already apply and had already gotten it once this year. (-.-)'''
I admit I was jumpy that day as it was the day my results would be out. I was so worried and wanted to check if I clear all modules yet I am being dragged out. Even went IMM as my godma wanted to return the suit that they borrowed back to the bridal shop. After checking, I did clear all modules but not good. Was upset but what can I do? I am worried that at the rate that I am going now. I may be getting such results of worst the following semester.
I NEED TIME TO REVISE AND RECAP. I NEED TIME T PRACTICE MY PIANO. SCHOOL IS STARTING ON 7TH JANUARY! WHY CAN'T MY PARENTS ALLOW ME TO DO WHAT I NEED TO? WHY THEY ARE ALWAYS LIKE THAT?
No wonder I preferred to be working. At least, I won't be a baby-sitter, or keep helping to bring the kids here and there, or to entertain my mum, and be so shag with so many undone things.
My cousins even wanted to come to stay during their March holiday which I insisted 'NO'. I gave reasons like when I had my 1 week break, they are studying and vice versa. Plus, my exam start in mid April. So they can't stay as they would distract me. My mum had no choice but during their June holiday... I shan't think about that.
Monday, 31 December 2007
Saturday, 29 December 2007
My fish passed away
This morning, was awoken up by my mum as usual. This time, it was due to my fish. It passed away. It was being push around in the water by the air pump. It was fine yesterday. I even fed it. It also ate. Guess it died of old age as I had it for years. I was sad. Very sad. It had been with me for very long time.
It had escape death before. Maybe this sentence is too strong. Well, there was once during school holidays, kids around the neighbourhood would come and fish. They brought nets (be it toy nets or normal nets) and stole fishes that were kept outside around the corridor. So I believed that if it was caught, it won't be able to survive.
It also had went to many places. That time, when my mum bought the fish, it had friends. She kept in the house but soon she brought it outside to keep with the other guppies, etc. But due to the fact that kids came to steal fishes, we were worried that if we do not know that there aren't fishes around as the tank was full of algae, mosquitoes might breed.
When we try to catch all the fishes in the tank, we only found 2 fishes. Only 2 angle fishes left. So I decided to bring them to keep in my office table as my living room had no space for them. Bought a smaller fish tank and a pump and some pretty stones and set them on my table. Then brought the fishes from home in a round microwave container. Brought them there via my staff bus. Soon the smaller fish died as this bigger fish bully it.
It had stayed with me for like 2 years or so at work. It kept me accompanied there when I was lonely. Sometimes, I even just lie my head on the desk and looked at it swim. I would worried if there will be electric power interruption but luckily it never happened till the very last few days or weeks of my work before I left. I would worried if I found that there is no air coming out of the pump and try all means to fix it so that the fish would have air to breathe.
Anyway, years later, this year, I had to resign as I gotten into a University. Thus, I had to bring it back. This time, my dad drove us home. As we had thrown away all the big fish tanks containing Arowana, there were space for it to be kept in the living room. It had been home since August.
My mum and grandma also likes the fish very much. When people walk past, it would swim to the front as if to welcome them by moving around and moving it's tail (but of course in actual fact, it wanted food). It ate pretty loudly with 'pop' 'pop' sound as it tried to suck the food into its mouth. They always joked and said I had brought my fish to study in a University and it had been taught to 'dance' and welcome people and be so 'tan chi' (greedy). And it had graduated so it came home.
It had been with us for years thus, its a great lost for us. And to remember it, I took photos of it before I discarded it. Its body was still soft when I moved it around the container so I guessed it just passed away. I was hoping that it would breathe somehow but I know it was impossible.
It was pretty big so I am unsure if it can be flushed off. So I wanted to put in a container with some water for it before discarding it. I know it was silly of me. It was already dead. Why put water. But it was a fish so I wanted it to be in water too even if it was dead. As the container do not have a cap, So I poured it into a clear plastic bag before I discard it. I just hope that wherever it will be now, it will be happy.
Just to type this causing me to think back and now I am even more upset. I'll miss it!
It had escape death before. Maybe this sentence is too strong. Well, there was once during school holidays, kids around the neighbourhood would come and fish. They brought nets (be it toy nets or normal nets) and stole fishes that were kept outside around the corridor. So I believed that if it was caught, it won't be able to survive.
It also had went to many places. That time, when my mum bought the fish, it had friends. She kept in the house but soon she brought it outside to keep with the other guppies, etc. But due to the fact that kids came to steal fishes, we were worried that if we do not know that there aren't fishes around as the tank was full of algae, mosquitoes might breed.
When we try to catch all the fishes in the tank, we only found 2 fishes. Only 2 angle fishes left. So I decided to bring them to keep in my office table as my living room had no space for them. Bought a smaller fish tank and a pump and some pretty stones and set them on my table. Then brought the fishes from home in a round microwave container. Brought them there via my staff bus. Soon the smaller fish died as this bigger fish bully it.
It had stayed with me for like 2 years or so at work. It kept me accompanied there when I was lonely. Sometimes, I even just lie my head on the desk and looked at it swim. I would worried if there will be electric power interruption but luckily it never happened till the very last few days or weeks of my work before I left. I would worried if I found that there is no air coming out of the pump and try all means to fix it so that the fish would have air to breathe.
Anyway, years later, this year, I had to resign as I gotten into a University. Thus, I had to bring it back. This time, my dad drove us home. As we had thrown away all the big fish tanks containing Arowana, there were space for it to be kept in the living room. It had been home since August.
My mum and grandma also likes the fish very much. When people walk past, it would swim to the front as if to welcome them by moving around and moving it's tail (but of course in actual fact, it wanted food). It ate pretty loudly with 'pop' 'pop' sound as it tried to suck the food into its mouth. They always joked and said I had brought my fish to study in a University and it had been taught to 'dance' and welcome people and be so 'tan chi' (greedy). And it had graduated so it came home.
It had been with us for years thus, its a great lost for us. And to remember it, I took photos of it before I discarded it. Its body was still soft when I moved it around the container so I guessed it just passed away. I was hoping that it would breathe somehow but I know it was impossible.
It was pretty big so I am unsure if it can be flushed off. So I wanted to put in a container with some water for it before discarding it. I know it was silly of me. It was already dead. Why put water. But it was a fish so I wanted it to be in water too even if it was dead. As the container do not have a cap, So I poured it into a clear plastic bag before I discard it. I just hope that wherever it will be now, it will be happy.
Just to type this causing me to think back and now I am even more upset. I'll miss it!
playmobil toys (present and past)
Looked at all the differences. Design from hair to toes. Yes... They even got toes now.
The Past
The Present
Gotten the following a month ago except the last piece from Toy 'R' Us (Buy 2 get 3rd free).
Mother / Baby Carrier - $6.95
Dad with Barberque - $5.95
Egyptian Woman - $6.95
Pirate - $6.95
Cowboy - $6.95
King; Queen; & Gladiator - $6.95 each
Royal Highness Wit - $5.95
Gotten this yesterday at IMM (Court Lady - $5.95)
Friday, 28 December 2007
Godmother's ROM and Dinner
My godmother had her ROM today and Dinner too. I was asked to be her photographer. Had been wondering how as I had a digital camera which was bought 7 years ago in year 2k. It was only 3.2 mega pixels which my camera phone is having the same resolution. Well, I just do my best. I asked Michelle to get camera from her mother in case I can't get good images, maybe she could.
Everything was smooth at the ROM and I got a red packet from my godma. A $120 red packet same as my mum and grandma as they were the witnesses for them. The rest of the relatives who attended got a $20 red packet.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13677957@N04/sets/72157603562145243
Soon we left. My dad went to Holland Road to go to a clinic which his siblings recommended for his arm's ache. It was a clinic that was there long time ago and the doctor was pretty old. I was also wondering if I should see for my leg problem. It had not been right. Well, I may seemed be walking normally but sometimes I do feel something is not right esp when I had to run for example to catch the bus. In the end, before I said anything, my dad had already walked off.
The doctor said he injured his ligament. 'Ligament'? Isn't that the same problem for my leg? The doctor told my dad that he must treat it if not it would worsen. And he said that there is no point going to a Chinese physician for 'tui na', etc. Oh dear! I had been going. What should I do? My dad was asked to go back for another consultation. Maybe I should go with him the next time he go if he is going on a weekend.
Anyway, after that, he drove my grandma home and drove me to my ex-workplace where I passed them some 'dou sa bing' that I bought in Malaysia then we went home where I upload the photos.
I was in a hurry and I forgot to bring my cousin's camera. A very bad moves. It was fine at first till my san yi yi and her family came. I was really irritated by that san yi zhang. He came around the table and sat at my tables to chat which was alright. While Michelle and I was munching peanuts especially when I had to take photos when needed and I was hungry, he said that eating peanuts is good. So far so good right. What he said next was gross... He said that the peanuts won't be digested and would come out in faeces while Michelle is still munching.
I was also irritated by him as he kept saying and saying that I am not professional. A professional won't say '1, 2, and 3' before snapping photos. Well, of course I am not a Professional. I am just doing my godmother a favour. He kept thinking that he was the main actor. Wanted to take photos here and there, Wanting to see his photos everytime his pictures was taken and Complaining everytime that my camera's viewing screen was so small, Saying a professional won't take a photo at a tilted angles, etc etc. I was so pissed off that I told him that my camera was bought 7 years ago and that why not he sponsor me with a good camera. I tilted the angles to take nicer photos without the extra stuffs that would be present when taken at normal landscape or portrait. I took at an angles also because my camera is unable to capture all presence. If he is so professional, he could take over my job! He commented that his son's camera's viewing screen was much bigger so why didn't he bring?
He wanted to take a photo of his family. My aunt was in red. His 2 sons too. The other son was in white and he too was in similar color. His sons was sitting down. 2 of them in red are together. My aunt was behind them. After the photos was taken, he said it's not nice. He wanted to swap with my aunt and then he complaint that he looked larger. (-.-)'''
At the end of the dinner, we took a family photos. Again, he said he wanted to see. To see if it's nice. and again complained about the screen. ARGH!!!!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13677957@N04/sets/72157603557701204
After the dinner and photo taking, we were going home and that two cousins are now sleeping in my room again! Can't even do what I wanted to do in that room. So lost of freedom plus responsibility to look after them.
Everything was smooth at the ROM and I got a red packet from my godma. A $120 red packet same as my mum and grandma as they were the witnesses for them. The rest of the relatives who attended got a $20 red packet.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13677957@N04/sets/72157603562145243
Soon we left. My dad went to Holland Road to go to a clinic which his siblings recommended for his arm's ache. It was a clinic that was there long time ago and the doctor was pretty old. I was also wondering if I should see for my leg problem. It had not been right. Well, I may seemed be walking normally but sometimes I do feel something is not right esp when I had to run for example to catch the bus. In the end, before I said anything, my dad had already walked off.
The doctor said he injured his ligament. 'Ligament'? Isn't that the same problem for my leg? The doctor told my dad that he must treat it if not it would worsen. And he said that there is no point going to a Chinese physician for 'tui na', etc. Oh dear! I had been going. What should I do? My dad was asked to go back for another consultation. Maybe I should go with him the next time he go if he is going on a weekend.
Anyway, after that, he drove my grandma home and drove me to my ex-workplace where I passed them some 'dou sa bing' that I bought in Malaysia then we went home where I upload the photos.
I was in a hurry and I forgot to bring my cousin's camera. A very bad moves. It was fine at first till my san yi yi and her family came. I was really irritated by that san yi zhang. He came around the table and sat at my tables to chat which was alright. While Michelle and I was munching peanuts especially when I had to take photos when needed and I was hungry, he said that eating peanuts is good. So far so good right. What he said next was gross... He said that the peanuts won't be digested and would come out in faeces while Michelle is still munching.
I was also irritated by him as he kept saying and saying that I am not professional. A professional won't say '1, 2, and 3' before snapping photos. Well, of course I am not a Professional. I am just doing my godmother a favour. He kept thinking that he was the main actor. Wanted to take photos here and there, Wanting to see his photos everytime his pictures was taken and Complaining everytime that my camera's viewing screen was so small, Saying a professional won't take a photo at a tilted angles, etc etc. I was so pissed off that I told him that my camera was bought 7 years ago and that why not he sponsor me with a good camera. I tilted the angles to take nicer photos without the extra stuffs that would be present when taken at normal landscape or portrait. I took at an angles also because my camera is unable to capture all presence. If he is so professional, he could take over my job! He commented that his son's camera's viewing screen was much bigger so why didn't he bring?
He wanted to take a photo of his family. My aunt was in red. His 2 sons too. The other son was in white and he too was in similar color. His sons was sitting down. 2 of them in red are together. My aunt was behind them. After the photos was taken, he said it's not nice. He wanted to swap with my aunt and then he complaint that he looked larger. (-.-)'''
At the end of the dinner, we took a family photos. Again, he said he wanted to see. To see if it's nice. and again complained about the screen. ARGH!!!!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13677957@N04/sets/72157603557701204
After the dinner and photo taking, we were going home and that two cousins are now sleeping in my room again! Can't even do what I wanted to do in that room. So lost of freedom plus responsibility to look after them.
Malaysia Trip
Didn't start off the day well. Woke up late (my parents too). So we were rushing. Plus, my parents asked my cousins over (the two elder ones) as they were worried that my aunt can't cope. So we were very rush.
At the LRT station, my dad realized that he had lost his EZ-Link card after all of us had enter the station. He did not know where he lost it. My mum got jumpy again and eventually used her extra card for my dad to enter. Yet, she was still unhappy about it and even though we had reach level 2 of the station, she did not left the lift and went back down to search for the card. While waiting at the platform, my dad decided to go down too so I was left with my two cousins. What happened had dampened my mood for the day.
There had been other things that happened mainly due to my parents esp my mum being jumpy that I even had the thought of not going for the trip. It happened even in Malaysia. (-.-)'''
Well, at the Desaru Fruit Farm, Michelle wanted to snap her own photos yet her mum and my mum insist that she listened to what the tour guide had to say and there were lots of unhappiness here and there. I'll keep hearing, 'COME HERE! LISTEN', 'WAIT FIRST...!', etc etc. I had to 'siam' as far as I can and keep myself busy and away from that group so that I can't hear all that.
After we left the fruit farm, we went to the Tanjung Balau Fishermen's Village. In the museum, we weren't allow to take photos but we were allowed time to take photos at the beach outside. The sea was the South China Sea and was on low tide.
Junting and Michelle drew on the grey sand, 'Gu zhang pa pa, Happy birthday' and a cake as the day before was my dad's Lunar birthday. How sweet of them and of course I snap photos.
After that, we went to places where they sell stuffs like 'ma ti su', etc. As I didn't bring even $, I had to restrict myself as I also need to source for x'mas pressies for my cousins (Father's side) as there was a gathering on x'mas day.
We were also brought to another place where we were told that they sell nice 'ji dan bing'. I did not buy again as I am short of cash. There was a Herb garden where I snap some photos. All the herbs had a label tag in chinese with its name and functions. While snapping photos, saw a huge creature passing by when I wanted to walk over. It made me jumped! The kids had their fun in the bus taking photos too.
Then we were off for dinner. We were early so we were allowed to walk around the area but there is nothing there so we went early to the restaurant.
And we were off to watch Fireflies after dinner. It was my 1st time. My mum got me a bag at that area while we wait awhile for the sky to darken.
At the LRT station, my dad realized that he had lost his EZ-Link card after all of us had enter the station. He did not know where he lost it. My mum got jumpy again and eventually used her extra card for my dad to enter. Yet, she was still unhappy about it and even though we had reach level 2 of the station, she did not left the lift and went back down to search for the card. While waiting at the platform, my dad decided to go down too so I was left with my two cousins. What happened had dampened my mood for the day.
There had been other things that happened mainly due to my parents esp my mum being jumpy that I even had the thought of not going for the trip. It happened even in Malaysia. (-.-)'''
Well, at the Desaru Fruit Farm, Michelle wanted to snap her own photos yet her mum and my mum insist that she listened to what the tour guide had to say and there were lots of unhappiness here and there. I'll keep hearing, 'COME HERE! LISTEN', 'WAIT FIRST...!', etc etc. I had to 'siam' as far as I can and keep myself busy and away from that group so that I can't hear all that.
Anyway, the fruit farm not only got fruit trees but also had a few bunny houses, monkeys, an ostrichs corner, a bee aviary, a Koi fishpond, a goat barn, 2 monkeys and many chickens. We took too many photos (382 photos to be exact) so I shan't upload.
Well, I had a long day the day before so in the bus, I had a hard time trying to keep awake. Junting, another cousin, even had to push my head back as my head was dropping outside the seat. Most of the time in the bus journey, most of us was asleep.
Well, I had a long day the day before so in the bus, I had a hard time trying to keep awake. Junting, another cousin, even had to push my head back as my head was dropping outside the seat. Most of the time in the bus journey, most of us was asleep.
After we left the fruit farm, we went to the Tanjung Balau Fishermen's Village. In the museum, we weren't allow to take photos but we were allowed time to take photos at the beach outside. The sea was the South China Sea and was on low tide.
Junting and Michelle drew on the grey sand, 'Gu zhang pa pa, Happy birthday' and a cake as the day before was my dad's Lunar birthday. How sweet of them and of course I snap photos.
After that, we went to places where they sell stuffs like 'ma ti su', etc. As I didn't bring even $, I had to restrict myself as I also need to source for x'mas pressies for my cousins (Father's side) as there was a gathering on x'mas day.
We were also brought to another place where we were told that they sell nice 'ji dan bing'. I did not buy again as I am short of cash. There was a Herb garden where I snap some photos. All the herbs had a label tag in chinese with its name and functions. While snapping photos, saw a huge creature passing by when I wanted to walk over. It made me jumped! The kids had their fun in the bus taking photos too.
Then we were off for dinner. We were early so we were allowed to walk around the area but there is nothing there so we went early to the restaurant.
And we were off to watch Fireflies after dinner. It was my 1st time. My mum got me a bag at that area while we wait awhile for the sky to darken.
Each of us then get a life jacket and then we board the boat. We found ourselves seats in front and we snap some photos again.
When we saw the fireflies in a distant, it was shimmering like a x'mas deco on a x'mas tree, it was shimmering like the stars in the sky. It was very pretty. But it was a pity that it was too small to be capture by camera (I am unsure if any professional kind of camera are capable of snap such shot). I love the shimmering stars in the sky. So I was so in love with the sight as it was very pretty. At that moment, I forgot about what happened especially in the morning. Together with my relatives, we caught 4 fireflies and put them in a container. We can't bring them home which I hope I could but I won't as their habitat would be different. So after looking at it up closed once they went back to shore and attempting to snap a few shots but the pictures weren't clear, we released them before boarding the bus home.
On the journey home, there were traffic jam. And we reached home at 11+pm when we left home at about 6am. And we (my dad; my cousin, JT; my cousin, Michelle and her mum and me) took a total of 667 photos.
On the journey home, there were traffic jam. And we reached home at 11+pm when we left home at about 6am. And we (my dad; my cousin, JT; my cousin, Michelle and her mum and me) took a total of 667 photos.
The two cousins followed me home again. I was so sian as I would have to look after them at night when I was so tired. They had been staying at my house for the past 2 weeks till now. (-.-)''' I badly need a break, a rest. School is starting! (T.T) (*.*)
Had been like bring them out to watch this performance here and there, going my aunt's place as my mum had to help clean the house esp the mess made by the dogs, or she go alone with my grandma while I look after the 3 kids at home, etc etc. I also wanted to revise!!!! ARGH!!
Had been like bring them out to watch this performance here and there, going my aunt's place as my mum had to help clean the house esp the mess made by the dogs, or she go alone with my grandma while I look after the 3 kids at home, etc etc. I also wanted to revise!!!! ARGH!!
Saturday, 22 December 2007
Long day
Played Maple a while.
Went for Company X'mas Lunch today.
Met them at the clinic at 12.50pm but reached early.
So went to withdraw $ but ATM unable to dispense cash.
Went back to the clinic. Gather with 10 other colleagues.
Got my pay cheque for December. Got a 0.5x bonus. So happy!
Took cab with 3 other colleagues to the Pu Tien Restaurant at 127 Kitchener Road.
Boss & wife ordered many dishes. (Sliced cold bittergourd with honey sauce x2; Pork intestine x2; Clams with garlics; Fried Yam; Tao Hu (Soft beancurd); Fried beehoon; Sotong; Prawn in herbal soup; Spinach with preserved eggs; Noodles; Sweet and sour pork; 'Kong ba bao'; and at least another 2 more dishes which I forgot what.)
Got Lucky Draw and I picked a '8'.
Missed my piano lesson.
Took MRT home and rest a while.
Went to work.
Know that different people got different rate of pay & some political issue. Well, whatever lah. I just do my best. I don't bother whatever people do or say ba. Just do my job will do. I'm glad to be employed and earning that extra cash to save or spend.
Took my Lucky Draw Present. Was Taka voucher worth $50. Now I got 3 different vouchers (Taka $50, Metro $50, Tangs $40).
On way home, sang Birthday song with my cousins in my dad's car. He buah tahan us. LOL!
Had a Durian X'mas Logcake for my dad. Pretty nice.
Better go packed my things now and sleep. Got to wake up at 5+am later cause going Malaysia (Desaru). 1 day trip. Be another long day.
Went for Company X'mas Lunch today.
Met them at the clinic at 12.50pm but reached early.
So went to withdraw $ but ATM unable to dispense cash.
Went back to the clinic. Gather with 10 other colleagues.
Got my pay cheque for December. Got a 0.5x bonus. So happy!
Took cab with 3 other colleagues to the Pu Tien Restaurant at 127 Kitchener Road.
Boss & wife ordered many dishes. (Sliced cold bittergourd with honey sauce x2; Pork intestine x2; Clams with garlics; Fried Yam; Tao Hu (Soft beancurd); Fried beehoon; Sotong; Prawn in herbal soup; Spinach with preserved eggs; Noodles; Sweet and sour pork; 'Kong ba bao'; and at least another 2 more dishes which I forgot what.)
Got Lucky Draw and I picked a '8'.
Missed my piano lesson.
Took MRT home and rest a while.
Went to work.
Know that different people got different rate of pay & some political issue. Well, whatever lah. I just do my best. I don't bother whatever people do or say ba. Just do my job will do. I'm glad to be employed and earning that extra cash to save or spend.
Took my Lucky Draw Present. Was Taka voucher worth $50. Now I got 3 different vouchers (Taka $50, Metro $50, Tangs $40).
On way home, sang Birthday song with my cousins in my dad's car. He buah tahan us. LOL!
Had a Durian X'mas Logcake for my dad. Pretty nice.
Better go packed my things now and sleep. Got to wake up at 5+am later cause going Malaysia (Desaru). 1 day trip. Be another long day.
Monday, 17 December 2007
Dogs
This dog was called Samuel and is going to be 3 years old soon
These 2 dogs were held by a couple
Giant breed and normal breed
Dog looks much fiercer than the ownerXmas with Your Dogs Event at Kembangan
This morning (aiya, yesterday le lah. Time had past 12am again. Why I always blog at this time?), went for the event at Kembangan. Met my friend as she called. While waiting for her at Jurong East MRT station, saw my Uncle and Aunt (Mum's eldest brother and his wife). My friend was late and so both of us were late.
As my leg wasn't quite right, while walking to the park, quite a walk (10 minutes?), I felt slight pain again. I brought my pain killer (the stronger kind) so I pop 2 in. I had no choice le as I am supposed to be dancing with 7 other girls. I did not strain myself there. Didn't warm up properly especially when comes to the leg exercises. Had marked through and we realized the stage is very hollow.' After which, we (LV and I) found out that they were just tables placed together and we decided not to let the others know.
I managed to get through the dance, not perfect but I can say I did my best. I gave my best shot and had thrown my worries about my leg away. After the dance, we watched the obedience show put up by a few of the dogs that were retired from the competition. There were also competition on which dogs will finish the food the fastest.
Before these competition, I had been going around with my camera phone, snapping photos here and there. Some of the dogs are in X'mas outfit. So adorable.
After all these photo taking, we were gathered back. Had a short warm-up session lead by ah Na and even another dance for our own group but I did not do especially those that need leg movement caused after the performance, after all the walking around and bending down to snap photos, my leg hurt again.
We had a game after that. Actually, should be 2 types of games. We were split into 4 groups each with a group of 6 girls.
1. Draw an object named on a drawing block with a marker without using our hands. We were given 6 strings. We had to tie our string to the marker and hold the other end of the string and used the marker to draw. 1st we were told to draw a circle which we didn't quite draw well. Very challenging. 2nd, a 5 edges star which we did pretty well. 3rd, a flower with 5 pedals. 4th, write the word 'Sunflower'. And the winner is my group. Yeah!
2. Each group send a representative. My group used scissors, paper, stone to decide who go out and I lost so I went out. We were told to face our group members whom would be shown a simple picture where they will describe to us and we would have to draw base on what info we got. It was so noisy that it was so difficult to figure out what my groups were saying. And I started to lag. At 1st I panick a bit but in the end, I keep asking for details like are the trees closed by sticking to each other, like are the 6 stones of the stone path from the door of the house all in a line or are they in twos, like where are the sun, where is the kite, how is the ribbon on the kite like, etc. I kept asking till a friend from the other group asked why I asked so many question. Why need to be so detailed? In the end, my picture was the most closest to the original artwork. LOL!
At the end of the games, we were asked for the moral of the games. Well, for the 1st game, most conclude that teamwork are important and each individual plays an important and yet different role. For the 2nd game, communication was the conclusion. We were asked for more and out of a sudden, I blurt out 'asking questions'. It became clear to me at that instance due to the game that I realized that when I am unclear, I must asked like I did in the game and used that at Sunflower or at school. Ah Kheng then told all of us that we must also take in mind all the details around us.
After the game, we had our makan! Our ex-chief maded us each a bowl of the Japanese cold noodle in the sauce which is very nice. There were otah, Old Chang Kee's Curry puffs, sandwiches, salad, fried bee hoon, drinks, and even ice creams.
Even though it was tiring, but I did enjoyed myself there.
As my leg wasn't quite right, while walking to the park, quite a walk (10 minutes?), I felt slight pain again. I brought my pain killer (the stronger kind) so I pop 2 in. I had no choice le as I am supposed to be dancing with 7 other girls. I did not strain myself there. Didn't warm up properly especially when comes to the leg exercises. Had marked through and we realized the stage is very hollow.' After which, we (LV and I) found out that they were just tables placed together and we decided not to let the others know.
I managed to get through the dance, not perfect but I can say I did my best. I gave my best shot and had thrown my worries about my leg away. After the dance, we watched the obedience show put up by a few of the dogs that were retired from the competition. There were also competition on which dogs will finish the food the fastest.
Before these competition, I had been going around with my camera phone, snapping photos here and there. Some of the dogs are in X'mas outfit. So adorable.
After all these photo taking, we were gathered back. Had a short warm-up session lead by ah Na and even another dance for our own group but I did not do especially those that need leg movement caused after the performance, after all the walking around and bending down to snap photos, my leg hurt again.
We had a game after that. Actually, should be 2 types of games. We were split into 4 groups each with a group of 6 girls.
1. Draw an object named on a drawing block with a marker without using our hands. We were given 6 strings. We had to tie our string to the marker and hold the other end of the string and used the marker to draw. 1st we were told to draw a circle which we didn't quite draw well. Very challenging. 2nd, a 5 edges star which we did pretty well. 3rd, a flower with 5 pedals. 4th, write the word 'Sunflower'. And the winner is my group. Yeah!
2. Each group send a representative. My group used scissors, paper, stone to decide who go out and I lost so I went out. We were told to face our group members whom would be shown a simple picture where they will describe to us and we would have to draw base on what info we got. It was so noisy that it was so difficult to figure out what my groups were saying. And I started to lag. At 1st I panick a bit but in the end, I keep asking for details like are the trees closed by sticking to each other, like are the 6 stones of the stone path from the door of the house all in a line or are they in twos, like where are the sun, where is the kite, how is the ribbon on the kite like, etc. I kept asking till a friend from the other group asked why I asked so many question. Why need to be so detailed? In the end, my picture was the most closest to the original artwork. LOL!
At the end of the games, we were asked for the moral of the games. Well, for the 1st game, most conclude that teamwork are important and each individual plays an important and yet different role. For the 2nd game, communication was the conclusion. We were asked for more and out of a sudden, I blurt out 'asking questions'. It became clear to me at that instance due to the game that I realized that when I am unclear, I must asked like I did in the game and used that at Sunflower or at school. Ah Kheng then told all of us that we must also take in mind all the details around us.
After the game, we had our makan! Our ex-chief maded us each a bowl of the Japanese cold noodle in the sauce which is very nice. There were otah, Old Chang Kee's Curry puffs, sandwiches, salad, fried bee hoon, drinks, and even ice creams.
Even though it was tiring, but I did enjoyed myself there.
Sunday, 16 December 2007
Friend's Wedding
Today was my friend's wedding (should be consider as yesterday even though it ended minutes ago).
She was a friend whom had been my Poly coursemate cum my ex-colleague. Since I left the workplace for studies, she had been helping me. And these ex-colleagues aka friends never forget about me which is something I am very grateful about. Thus, whenever possible, I would be going to have lunch with them, to meet up with them, etc.
Well, Cecilia had also worried for my pocket & thus, decided to invite me to her Church Wedding in the morning only. As there was last minute vacancy, she asked if I could go for the dinner too. She keep telling me that I need not gave a big Ang Bao. LOL!
Anyway, as I had said, I managed to get someone to replace me for my part time work shift this evening so that I could go for the dinner.
This morning, met 3 other friends to go to the Church Wedding Ceremony. Met 2 of them at Lakeside MRT station and the other outside the Church.
Evening, met 6 friends at Tiong Bahru MRT station. We took 2 cabs from there to the restaurant. Actually, should have taken the 2nd cab which MH, YL and I took as it was a 7 seaters.
As usual, YL brought his camera along so he became the photographer for our group. Well, the rest of us did take photos but our camera not as pro as YL. Thus, I won't be uploading any photos here.
At the dinner, I had my 1st sip on the red wine. Shared it with WY as I am not confident that I would like the taste. I never drank before except a few years ago with my poly friends. That time also shared with a friend. Anyway, it's drinkable but still I am not used to the taste.
SN suggested to mix drink and get the couple to drink. YL became the 'bang xiong'. He ordered 2 red wine and a beer. He wanted to order another drink but they don't have. YL mixed the 2 drinks together. When the couple came, Cecilia was sharped enough to detect something was not right especially when MH took away their glasses of red wine. CT was so sporting that without much persuading, he took the glass of mixed drink. Both the couple really drank after our pretty loud 'Yum Seng' when 70% of our table were girls (maybe I should say lady).
After that, I took a sip to taste the mixed drink. Was almost like the red wine. Maybe just a little more diluted. Anyway, the couple were spared as SN actually wanted to add vinegar too and even chilli sauce. Oops!
After the dinner, we were the last group to leave. We stayed a little while to snap a few photos. They even made the couple kiss. Long kiss and made CT carried his princess. I got these on my HP as I took video of it. LOL.
She was a friend whom had been my Poly coursemate cum my ex-colleague. Since I left the workplace for studies, she had been helping me. And these ex-colleagues aka friends never forget about me which is something I am very grateful about. Thus, whenever possible, I would be going to have lunch with them, to meet up with them, etc.
Well, Cecilia had also worried for my pocket & thus, decided to invite me to her Church Wedding in the morning only. As there was last minute vacancy, she asked if I could go for the dinner too. She keep telling me that I need not gave a big Ang Bao. LOL!
Anyway, as I had said, I managed to get someone to replace me for my part time work shift this evening so that I could go for the dinner.
This morning, met 3 other friends to go to the Church Wedding Ceremony. Met 2 of them at Lakeside MRT station and the other outside the Church.
Evening, met 6 friends at Tiong Bahru MRT station. We took 2 cabs from there to the restaurant. Actually, should have taken the 2nd cab which MH, YL and I took as it was a 7 seaters.
As usual, YL brought his camera along so he became the photographer for our group. Well, the rest of us did take photos but our camera not as pro as YL. Thus, I won't be uploading any photos here.
At the dinner, I had my 1st sip on the red wine. Shared it with WY as I am not confident that I would like the taste. I never drank before except a few years ago with my poly friends. That time also shared with a friend. Anyway, it's drinkable but still I am not used to the taste.
SN suggested to mix drink and get the couple to drink. YL became the 'bang xiong'. He ordered 2 red wine and a beer. He wanted to order another drink but they don't have. YL mixed the 2 drinks together. When the couple came, Cecilia was sharped enough to detect something was not right especially when MH took away their glasses of red wine. CT was so sporting that without much persuading, he took the glass of mixed drink. Both the couple really drank after our pretty loud 'Yum Seng' when 70% of our table were girls (maybe I should say lady).
After that, I took a sip to taste the mixed drink. Was almost like the red wine. Maybe just a little more diluted. Anyway, the couple were spared as SN actually wanted to add vinegar too and even chilli sauce. Oops!
After the dinner, we were the last group to leave. We stayed a little while to snap a few photos. They even made the couple kiss. Long kiss and made CT carried his princess. I got these on my HP as I took video of it. LOL.
I just looked back at my very old old blog from another place and realized that the last time I taste an alcoholic drink was 4 years ago on Christmas day and I do not like the taste and do not wished to try again. This time, was I wanted to try the taste. (-.-)''' Anyway, I would not drink as I am still not used to the taste. Taking a sip to taste maybe but not drink ba.
Enough for now. I had to go to bed. Need to wake up super early later as I had to get ready and reach Kebangan MRT by 8.15am. Got to put slight make-up and tie up my hair as there is a performance there.
I hope my ligament problem would go off by the time I woke up. Even though it not that serious, it came back on Tuesday afternoon. When I walk too much, the sharp pain would come back. Actually it makes me really wonder. Wonder if I should really continue the dance thingy. I do feel my leg not like before. I do not dare to stretch it, I am afraid I would strain it, etc. I can't cross my right leg over my left leg and bend it so much even when it was alright. *Sigh* Anyway, I'll pray and chant that I would be able to clear at least the performance for tomorrow. Will decide then ba.
Friday, 7 December 2007
3 Weird Guys
On Tuesday, went back to school. To get wedding invitation card from a friend and had lunch with them. Also did my modules registration for the next coming semester. It was pretty blur for 1st timer. Called my friend to confirm what they choose and to 'troubleshoot'. Took much longer than expected but it was over. Hope we could get into what we wanted together and I hope to be able to get 3 electives this semester. Anyway, that is not what I wanted to blog about.
As I took much longer than expected, I was kind of late. As I had promised my mum that we would go for dinner together at Lot One as my cousins want to watch the performance at 7pm. Thus, I decided to take a cab home but there is no cab around in school. Thus, I took the bus out to the interchange then wait for a cab along the road.
The uncle asked why I was waiting there. And he keep chatting with me, etc. He said he also told his son to work before going to University. He said that it will help to know how the work life is like, etc.
I don't know why. He said that he wanted to advice me something. He said he taught his 3 daughters that they could go out and date with guys since they were like in 15 or 16 years old. He said they do not need to put in their feeling. Just go out and see the world and that each guys if very different. He keep talking and talking and said that even if break up, also need not be upset just because of a guy.
He said that when his kids were still young, no matter how tired he is after work, he would play with his kids. The more he said, the 'weirder' it get. He said that some fathers won't play with their kids especially daughter so when the daughter slowly grow up, will be distant from the father and when the daughter by accident (somehow) hugged the father or something like that, the father will feel weird, tense, paiseh, etc due to the daughter's breast. (-.-)''' He said that his 3 daughters had been married and even they got home, they would hug him for at least a few minutes (sound exaggerating to me). He said that it's normal.
He even said that he taught his daughters that even though they were married, they need not worry so much about their husbands. He taught them to said that their husband can go outside and play. But in a night, the husband can at most 'play' with 3 girls as they need to use strength but for the girls, they need not use strength so they could 'play' with more guys. (-.-)''' Luckily I reached my destination. I do not want to listen somemore.
This uncle was also not concentration when he was driving. I told him to drive straight after turning right after exiting from the expressway. He keep wanting to turn left. After I paid him, he asked if I want some 'ang ku kueh' which he bought from somewhere famous. He even said he was knocking off. (-.-)'''
On Wednesday, on my way to Tampines for my dance training, in the crowded MRT, there is an uncle who squeeze in. As it was very cramp, there is nothing for him to hold to balance himself. I was standing at the side of the door. He placed his hand just beside my shoulder and his arm was pretty near where it shouldn't be. As I was already crossing my arms, I had to shift it higher to block myself.
On the journey home with my friends, a friend was talking about her company function and that her group had to dance and that while dancing her tube dress slight lower and lower (not to the extend of revealing what it shouldn't. But my friend was so shocked but managed to pull up when she had the chance. We were chatting in half chinese and half english and the uncle who sat beside her kept looking at us.
My friend also realized that there is a guy with his friend who seemed to be taking photos with his camera phone. The phone screen was reflected in the window behind the guy which is why my friend saw but we do not know what the guy is taking as there were a few other people sitting at our row of seats (females too). So just within 2 days, met 3 weird guys.
As I took much longer than expected, I was kind of late. As I had promised my mum that we would go for dinner together at Lot One as my cousins want to watch the performance at 7pm. Thus, I decided to take a cab home but there is no cab around in school. Thus, I took the bus out to the interchange then wait for a cab along the road.
The uncle asked why I was waiting there. And he keep chatting with me, etc. He said he also told his son to work before going to University. He said that it will help to know how the work life is like, etc.
I don't know why. He said that he wanted to advice me something. He said he taught his 3 daughters that they could go out and date with guys since they were like in 15 or 16 years old. He said they do not need to put in their feeling. Just go out and see the world and that each guys if very different. He keep talking and talking and said that even if break up, also need not be upset just because of a guy.
He said that when his kids were still young, no matter how tired he is after work, he would play with his kids. The more he said, the 'weirder' it get. He said that some fathers won't play with their kids especially daughter so when the daughter slowly grow up, will be distant from the father and when the daughter by accident (somehow) hugged the father or something like that, the father will feel weird, tense, paiseh, etc due to the daughter's breast. (-.-)''' He said that his 3 daughters had been married and even they got home, they would hug him for at least a few minutes (sound exaggerating to me). He said that it's normal.
He even said that he taught his daughters that even though they were married, they need not worry so much about their husbands. He taught them to said that their husband can go outside and play. But in a night, the husband can at most 'play' with 3 girls as they need to use strength but for the girls, they need not use strength so they could 'play' with more guys. (-.-)''' Luckily I reached my destination. I do not want to listen somemore.
This uncle was also not concentration when he was driving. I told him to drive straight after turning right after exiting from the expressway. He keep wanting to turn left. After I paid him, he asked if I want some 'ang ku kueh' which he bought from somewhere famous. He even said he was knocking off. (-.-)'''
On Wednesday, on my way to Tampines for my dance training, in the crowded MRT, there is an uncle who squeeze in. As it was very cramp, there is nothing for him to hold to balance himself. I was standing at the side of the door. He placed his hand just beside my shoulder and his arm was pretty near where it shouldn't be. As I was already crossing my arms, I had to shift it higher to block myself.
On the journey home with my friends, a friend was talking about her company function and that her group had to dance and that while dancing her tube dress slight lower and lower (not to the extend of revealing what it shouldn't. But my friend was so shocked but managed to pull up when she had the chance. We were chatting in half chinese and half english and the uncle who sat beside her kept looking at us.
My friend also realized that there is a guy with his friend who seemed to be taking photos with his camera phone. The phone screen was reflected in the window behind the guy which is why my friend saw but we do not know what the guy is taking as there were a few other people sitting at our row of seats (females too). So just within 2 days, met 3 weird guys.
Monday, 3 December 2007
Going school
At 1st, I was planning to go to school today. I thought I can't view the past year exam papers at home. So I thought of going to school today. Nothing really special why I decided to go today. It's just that today is the 1st weekday of the month and I had to pay my bus fee as I wanted to continue to take the staff bus. Since I need to go to school, thus, I decided to go today. As I would spend some time looking at the past year papers, I could have lunch with my friends cum ex-colleagues.
At my 2nd last paper, my friend told me that we could download the past years papers at home too. I tried after my final paper and it is true. So I do not need to go to school. If I go just for the bus fee, I had to stone till lunch time or I would leave school once I reach. That is crazy. Thus, I decided to go another day to meet my friends for lunch. Sorry girls! We'll meet another time for lunch ok!
At my 2nd last paper, my friend told me that we could download the past years papers at home too. I tried after my final paper and it is true. So I do not need to go to school. If I go just for the bus fee, I had to stone till lunch time or I would leave school once I reach. That is crazy. Thus, I decided to go another day to meet my friends for lunch. Sorry girls! We'll meet another time for lunch ok!
Few days ago, a friend asked if I could attend her wedding dinner also other than her Church wedding ceremony as there is still vacancy. She told me that her purpose is not for the sake of the red packet.
Previously, she asked me to her Church wedding ceremony worrying that I might burn my pocket. As there is vacancy, she asked me if I am free. Well, thanks Girl for thinking for my pocket. Don't worry so much ok! Just enjoy your big BIG day!
I am suppose to be working. I am working every Saturday and Sunday. Previously, I thought it should be ok. But then I stated to doubt if I am pushing myself too much. This is because, I simply had no rest. Had to 'chiong' especially during semester time which is quite tiring. Before exam, I had thought of what I wanted to do, yet now, I still had no mood to really do what I want especially to practice my piano.
I had made a budget plan on the estimated expenditure for my 4 years of studies. I plan more just in case and I am short of about $150 per month. For this few months, I had spend like a quarter to a third less than what I planned which is a good thing. Thus, most likely, I would not work for full 4 years. Maybe worked till end of year 2. Because of work, I had to give up certain things like the extra hours to rest, to study, to meet my friends, to stay with my family, and etc. It won't be easy for this 2 years but I had to hang on. I must also continue to spend as less as possible (on myself) so that I can quit the work and focus on my final 2 years of studies.
Well, due to work and my friend's wedding dinner is on a Saturday, I could not confirm as I had to find someone to replace me. Something pretty hard as I only know a few people. Sms a colleague (L) whom I never seen before but she had a Christmas dinner to attend. Sms another colleague (KY) and yet till now she never reply. Ask another colleague (Auntie S) whom I know yet she don't want Saturday. I really could not be so thick skinned to ask other colleagues whom I do not know. Thus, I asked another ex-colleague (J) whom I know but she could not make it. Well, as I was hoping to take a break from work, etc, I was hoping I could go for the dinner. I asked another ex-colleague (YJ) (my last attempt) and her reply was 'Should be ok' and I confirmed with her again and she said that it's alright as she does not have attachment that week. Thanks YJ!
Well, on 23rd December (Sunday), I am going for a day trip to Desaru. Thus, I won't be able to make it to work that evening. I also had been wondering what to do. Had asked a new colleague (AL) who worked on Friday and Saturday to swap with her for her Friday slot. We mutually agreed that if we are not free on Friday (for AL) and on Sunday (for me), we could swap with each other whenever possible. She said she need to check her exam timetable. Yet on Saturday, when I asked her, she could not confirm yet. According to another colleague (JW), only on 1 December then AL told JW that she could not help JW on 2 December. I do not wish that to happen to me so I asked Auntie S. Luckily she only work 2 of the Sunday of this month and they are on starting of the month and end of the month. Somemore, when my dad drove me home, my dad would also drive her back aftere I asked my dad as we stayed pretty nearby. So I guess that help when I asked if she could help me with my slot.
Thus, both days were suppose to be settled. No. I must be convicted that both days were settled. ;p Hee!
Previously, she asked me to her Church wedding ceremony worrying that I might burn my pocket. As there is vacancy, she asked me if I am free. Well, thanks Girl for thinking for my pocket. Don't worry so much ok! Just enjoy your big BIG day!
I am suppose to be working. I am working every Saturday and Sunday. Previously, I thought it should be ok. But then I stated to doubt if I am pushing myself too much. This is because, I simply had no rest. Had to 'chiong' especially during semester time which is quite tiring. Before exam, I had thought of what I wanted to do, yet now, I still had no mood to really do what I want especially to practice my piano.
I had made a budget plan on the estimated expenditure for my 4 years of studies. I plan more just in case and I am short of about $150 per month. For this few months, I had spend like a quarter to a third less than what I planned which is a good thing. Thus, most likely, I would not work for full 4 years. Maybe worked till end of year 2. Because of work, I had to give up certain things like the extra hours to rest, to study, to meet my friends, to stay with my family, and etc. It won't be easy for this 2 years but I had to hang on. I must also continue to spend as less as possible (on myself) so that I can quit the work and focus on my final 2 years of studies.
Well, due to work and my friend's wedding dinner is on a Saturday, I could not confirm as I had to find someone to replace me. Something pretty hard as I only know a few people. Sms a colleague (L) whom I never seen before but she had a Christmas dinner to attend. Sms another colleague (KY) and yet till now she never reply. Ask another colleague (Auntie S) whom I know yet she don't want Saturday. I really could not be so thick skinned to ask other colleagues whom I do not know. Thus, I asked another ex-colleague (J) whom I know but she could not make it. Well, as I was hoping to take a break from work, etc, I was hoping I could go for the dinner. I asked another ex-colleague (YJ) (my last attempt) and her reply was 'Should be ok' and I confirmed with her again and she said that it's alright as she does not have attachment that week. Thanks YJ!
Well, on 23rd December (Sunday), I am going for a day trip to Desaru. Thus, I won't be able to make it to work that evening. I also had been wondering what to do. Had asked a new colleague (AL) who worked on Friday and Saturday to swap with her for her Friday slot. We mutually agreed that if we are not free on Friday (for AL) and on Sunday (for me), we could swap with each other whenever possible. She said she need to check her exam timetable. Yet on Saturday, when I asked her, she could not confirm yet. According to another colleague (JW), only on 1 December then AL told JW that she could not help JW on 2 December. I do not wish that to happen to me so I asked Auntie S. Luckily she only work 2 of the Sunday of this month and they are on starting of the month and end of the month. Somemore, when my dad drove me home, my dad would also drive her back aftere I asked my dad as we stayed pretty nearby. So I guess that help when I asked if she could help me with my slot.
Thus, both days were suppose to be settled. No. I must be convicted that both days were settled. ;p Hee!
Broken glasses
This is the piece of glass that had been broken and the shaded area are those I found under my TV cabinet. I'm so glad I don't have to face her anymore! It's better for all of us including her I guess.
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