My dad just called to say that he loves me.

A-Por

My grandma passed away while i was in Turkey. I was shocked. She wasn't all that healthy having suffered from a minor stroke last year, but she recovered well and looked pretty strong. No one expected anything like this. She died from a heart attack. I hated the fact that i was away on holiday, not near, and not available to help with the funeral affairs. Nor look at her and hold her hand, even though i've never touched a dead person's hand.

I went on the trip with my Dad, who was busy with the rest of the tour group. I didn't have any peers on the trip. Neither did i feel it appropriate to share with anyone how i felt. But it pained me. It feels like the first grandparent i lost, even though i only had grandmothers left. Both my grandfathers died before i was born.

My grandma, A-Por, has 15 grandchildren. I'm her favourite. Every grandchild feels this way. We're all her favourite. This is because she has that much love.

As i thought about her during all the times i was alone on the trip, i would be very sad. A-Por loved me unconditionally. Not because i was good or i was smart. But because I am her grandchild. I didn't have to do anything.

My grandma would tell me everytime when she meets me that i have a good job, that i'm pretty and that i should eat more. Don't laugh. She's the only person who thinks so. And everyone needs someone like that. She was that someone in my life.

The funeral went smoothly. i requested my sis to take as many pictures as possible, so that i can feel like i was there. It is important for me. Although i wish so much that i spoke to her just once more before she died, i rest in that i'll see her in heaven.

i'll miss her. I didn't imagine that losing a grandma is so hard.

Update

[i coloured my hair black. The colour it was supposed to by anyway]

[heh.]

[yay!]

[all the pictures are different, u know?]

Lazy Saturday

[(i-forgot-their-names-cos-they-all-look-the-same cats]

[Jonsie (brown, female) & Jed (black, male)]

[an (incomplete), major dressed-down Scarlet]

Hey all, this is what happend on Saturday. Now that i found my camera, i can post more pics. i like blogs filled with pictures. heh. We had met to practise to play at one of the girls' sister's wedding. This is a legitimate girl band called Scarlet. I'm not actually a part of them. Just joining on ad-hoc basis. But if u need good chill-out music for a wedding, a party or any private event, be sure to gimme a ring. I'l get u a good rate.

It's a 4 piece band - bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboard and drums. If u consider the singers, then its a 5 to 7-piece band, depending on song/event requirements.

We practised at A and Y's place. They have 5 cats and 2 dogs. and ALL of them have good temperaments. Everyone was made comfortable cos it was so nice to have friendly fluffs walking around, keeping u busy.

Yep, that was Saturday for u. =)

Shop and shop and shop!

Heh. i went shopping today. I know u must be thinking i'm weird since CNY is over and i only started to shop. Well, i wanted to wait till the crowds ease out and the sales to set in u see. These are the things i bought:

1) a shrug
2) shorts (the type u can wear with heels one)
3) a dress
4) a pair of gold earrings
5) a gold chain
6) a nice retro elegant skirt for work
7) a khaki mini skirt
8) a red bra
9) a red top (makes me look demure)
10) the same one in black
11) this top with large sleeves (like for casual fridays and night outings)
12) a black speg top (cost a bomb)


all the above items cost me $240. heh. i'm happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i think i need more skirts. OOOh, the next on the list is pants actually. yea pants.

Ok, that's it for now. i'm goin to pack up the clothes i don't wear anymore and decide wat to do with them. New clothes are great!

Singapore-Malaysia

Christmas frenzy at work

This is my deskmate's workstation. ha. we live in File Kingdom.
Do u like the angels in the air?


Here are some random pics at work. Yes, we do these things. The christmas decor is the contest we had. We competed on making the most beautiful christmas decor using recycled material. check it out. heh.

The OC is back

I finally started on my Season 3. i've been hanging on to it for the longest time. and not watching it for fear that i'd finish it. odd rite. but yea, finally got started. i really miss it. i miss just sitting in front of my lappy. This time it's a bigger lappy with a larger, wider screen. (meet Nicky). yep, that's the name of my laptop. ha.

People who hv watched OC 3 tell me it's not as good. but i love love love it still. Especially Summer. I really really like her. I want to be her. ha. I'm watching the Last Kiss, cheesy as the name may sound. Cos she's in it. Go watch it k. i've also ordered Entourage and Prison Break. I tink i'l be entertained all the way till Christmas. Goody.

Happy me. And tomorrow is Monday. Another reason to smile. Join me. =)

The Princess' Diary

testing.

Happy and healthy

I know this title sounds oh so cheesy. But whatever. heh. I haven't been at this for a while. And honestly, this feels blissful. Today is a work night. But i feel nice. Do u ever feel this way? i hope so. =)

I had a restful weekend. Went on a cruise to nowhere. It's my first time on a cruise. And i did have fun. More than i expected even though i was in fact expecting to have fun. Yes, it was fun. This is what we did:

Start: Friday 3 November
We rushed from work on Friday. Boarded the ship promptly at 730. Changed, threw our stuff all over the cabin. And got ready for dinner. The dining rooms have different themes and have fancy names too. Bella Vista, The Pavillion, Mediterranean Buffet, Noble House, etc. We settled for Bella Vista, the equivalent of a Chinese-style dinner. I remember the prawns (steamed, plain) to be so fresh and sweet.

Then we watched a show called Tropicana. It was really a whole routine of dancers wearing revealing costumes (ie very short skirts which flare up to reveal G-strings) alternated by Chinese acrobats. Everytime the dancers came on, the dances were similar, only the costumes were different. But i see the same tight butts and bare chests.

After that we retreated to our rooms, watched CNBC, got bored, walked on deck, then went for supper. I had the sweetest pineapples. I turned down Naan bread drenched in curry gravy and steamed chicken wrapped in pandan leaves.

After supper, we went back to our cabins and drifted to sleep.

Saturday:

We woke up at 11am. Went on deck to jog for 10mins, then went to gym to jog another 20mins. Bathed and had lunch with the rest. This time it was Chinese again. The sweet and sour fish was heavenly. I also had very delicious lightly fried egg tofu.

After lunch, we went to shop at the sole DFS on board. I received a bottle of Dior Voyage perfume that came with a lip gloss in a classy, crystal-studded gold case. Thanks a lot! We then went to the top deck to have coffee and busy ourselved in intense discussions about service people, beliefs and other people. heh.

Then it was dinner time. This time it was upperty Western food. I had Cream of Pumpkin, Duck in Orange sauce and frozen blackcurrent parfait. It was delicious. After dinner, we literally rushed for the Fei Yu Qing concert. In case you don't noe, he sang "The Moon represents my Heart", among other Chinese oldies. After the concert, we back to our rooms for more CNBC and soon fell asleep.

Sunday:

We woke early for the last breakfast on board. It was a sumptous spread. This time i got to see all the gamblers who gushed out when the casino closed (we crossed the international borders back onto Singapore waters at about 9am). It was interesting seeing some of them stuff buns and bottles of yoghurt into their suspiciously large handbags. I didn't noe that old aunties who look rather frail can handle the weight of so much food.


That was the end of the cruise. The moment we hit mainland, we went on to VivoCity, watched An Inconvenient Truth and i shopped. I bought a pair of jeans (Pull & Bear), a dress (in my latest fave colour, mustard) and a leather purse/wallet/clutch. I'm one happy girl.

We had the time to sit at Pacific Coffee, sipping mochas and enjoying the view while lazing on the plush sofas. It felt good. Dinner was at Sushi Tei. Service was pleasurable. The night ended with an Arsenal match. It's only the beginning. Watch and see. Arsenal will win. =)

That's my weekend for you. I had a very nice time. That's all for now. i'm going to sleep. Tomorrow is another day at work (yay.) Everyday just gets better. I'm believing. =)

Oh my

Today i went for cell. It's like an oasis in my week of dryness. After a gruelling time of pondering and thinking and trying to decipher what the Big Guy is trying to say, we came to a time of sharing. One of our friends had an exasperating day at work. He was to coach a new guy. And this is one of the numerous incidents he recounted.

A: Ok, can u please go and check what's wrong with the machine.


New guy: ok. (and he goes)


(many many minutes pass)


A: What's wrong with the machine?


New guy: It's spoilt.

Idle i am

I have lots of stuff to do. But i'm not getting started, reveling in the bliss of laziness. I've wasted my time watching America's Next Top Model and shopping online. Sigh. i really can shop anywhere. Even at home. I was rather pleased with myself when i found a vintage clutch in my mum's flooded wardrobe. Try shopping in ur mum's wardrobe. u'l be pleasantly surprised. But of course, there are many other items that u mite find that cannot be mentioned.

It's time to post more things online to sell. The aim is to always sell more than i buy. That way, i'l always have new stuff and more money. hahhaa.

The To-Do List:

1. choose a song (tell u later. i'm too embarassed now)
2. replace a zip on my BYSI shirt (i love their clothes. But i tink they should invest in better thread)
3. Alter my pink pants. I'm going to do something to it. heh.
4. Sew the loose button on my almost favourite puffed sleeve shirt with pink satin buttons
5. Print my graduation photos (long overdue)
6. Check out the Tangs sale.
7. Bring the laptop to the re-seller (in exchange for cash!!)
8. Go running?
9. Un-chock my sink
10. Re-organise my room? (i've been toying with the idea of a new look, unless my parents really decide to move. i'm a bit bored of seeing the same ol room)
11. Put the millions of VCDs in alphabetical order (i say only. i don't tink it'l be done for the next 2453 years)
12. Research on my dress-making course. 2006 is self-improvement year.
13. Plan my worship leading session on 25 Sep 06.


Oh my gawd. Quite long hor, my list? i'm not going to go on. it's rather depressing. i'm going to nap now before i get out of the house. Talk about a To-Do list. sigh.

Singapore Dreaming

Got this from another friend's blog:

Over the weekend, I watched Singapore Dreaming. Cliched as the subject matter seemed, the film very much hit home. Just like how many local reviewers predicted, a certain uneasiness came over me as the story line panned out. I sympathised, not just for myself, but for my family. And it’s saddening that these themes exist almost universally in some shape or form in most Singaporean families. Is it any wonder that people are trying to escape.
Blame it on our size. Blame it on the government. Blame it on the fact that this country is in a period of transition where the new working population feels out of touch with the toil that our migrant forefathers put in to make it to and survive on this island. Every one of us, including the higher ups, has to accept, and even embrace, the fact that the brain drain we are going through will be a continuous process; one that is very much in the same vein as the migrant blood that flows through each and every one of us.

i'm gonna watch this show. yip.

cannot make it

i cannot, for the life of me, write sad blog entries. Even if i manage, i can't bring myself to post them. It's just not me. I can't cry to the world. I can only manage a happy blog. hahahahh. great reason for a bimbo blog entry. Here goes:

Last weekend, i went shopping. I love love love love love to shop. I love love love lugging shopping bags all around, and then complain, "wah, got a lot of things to carry hor?" heh.

But i didn't buy so many things la. Here's the list:

1. An off shoulder satin top with a thick belt that has a bow on it. it's all the rage now.
2. Another off-shoulder slinky top. The most formal look it can manage is 'casual Friday' in my firm. Maybe not. i'm not sure. Accessories are a MUST for this top.
3. A skirt the boyfriend chose. it's this black lace thing over a white lining thing. Wore to work today. feels great!
4. A slightly shimmery 'big sleeves' top. Pinky nude shade. Loves it. My most expensive purchase. But looks it. So all's good.

finally, i have a new necklace. Yippseroni! haha.


things i need now:

1. Shoes. Heels to be precise.
2. Necklaces. Unique, semi-chunky kind. Trust me. When u wear a chunky necklace to work, the working feels like playing. Imagine earning money while playing!!! (told u it was a bimbo entry)
3. those 'all the rage' knee-length bermudas wannabe, but a little too formal to be berms kinda short pants. Preferably in white and some other quirky colour.
4. i want a mustard-coloured top. i really really really want a mustard-coloured top.
5. I seriously need maybe another 2 new bags. Just 2.


that's all for now. i'm going to bathe and then go to bed with Ben Elton. =)

So u can tell la?!

I accompanied my brother as he ordered his food from the KFC guy.

me: so, can u tell that i've lost weight?

Brother: (without missing a beat) yea, of course! (if u know my brother, he's the last person u'd ever describe as 'enthusiastic')

me: really?

Brother: (enthusiastically) yea!

me: when did u start noticing?

Brother: (hesitates) just now!



i laughed.

he did too.

winner!

i won a pair of movie tickets today! heh heh. am i cool or what?

NDP 2006

I'm wayyyy too lazy to post more. Though there are nicer photos. Really. I had a lot of fun. But apparently too enthu for my own good. But i saw the President. And that's my favourite part. *mad wave*

Beat but up

I just came home from overnight cycling. It was good fun. The sqeaky clean kind where u feel nice and detoxed cos u had good company, a relatively good workout and yet don't feel spent.

It was a small (compared to the usual 100), motley crowd. There was a minimum age requirement, which rendered the usual quirky and very funny teens unable to go. I miss them a bit. But i hung out with people who are more my age. And i felt very very much at home. But i don't know if they felt the same.

I'm home now. We were all too full to have breakfast together, and too sleepy to talk anymore. So no one put up any objection to running home rite after the ride was over. We all complained of aching butts.

It was a relatively easy route. No slopes nor long distances. We stopped twice for drinks and food, which was way too much, considering the amount of waiting we did and toilet stops. My fitness (or lack of) wasn't challenged a single bit. My ability to stay awake was. To a large extent.

We went to the 'famous' won tan mee at Tamboline road. It's called Fei1 Fei1. The won tans were salty and the texture of the noodles is robust. Chewy mouthfuls. About 5 per bowl.

I'm sleepy. But i feel so so glad for the National Day Holiday. And i don't really want to sleep it away. This break away from my usual routine is very very much appreciated. I think i shall plan Thursday properly so that my leave day doesn't go to waste. Now what shall i do?

Perhaps i shall get some rest. A day with programmes lined up awaits me. I don't remember National Day being so eventful really. Happy 41st, Singapore. =)

Shopping.

Over the last month or so, i haven't failed to buy something every weekend. And i did it again this week.

Here are the purchases for this week:

-2 tops
-a pair of shorts/berms ( the type that's very 'in' now. girls like to wear with killer heels)
-a belt
-a clutch bag.


Cool? i'm pleased. It was my workout for the day too. I can't wait for overnight cycling. Yay!!!!!

Calling in life

My sis just returned from a weekend trip to Bangkok. And she bought me some pretty cool stuff i have to say. All for absurdly low prices. But she also bought herself a S$100 leather handbag that i consider half-mine. Cos i'm goin to use it. In exchange, she asked a favour.


Sis: Aye, can u help me wrap this book?

(i have an obsession with wrapped books. From the time i had the most basic hand-leg coordination, i fantasized about wrapping my books. And i do. I used to wrap my exercise books. But this obsession has to be balanced with another one of mine, which is to save the world. So i settle for wrapping just most of my books. Not all.)

Me: yea, ok. It's good to keep it new.


(i do it in about 30 seconds, very nicely and up to standard)


Me: (dropping the book on her bed) Sigh, i'm so good at this i'm beginning to think that this is my calling in life. Perhaps i should work at the Sunny Bookshop.




Sis: Do u know how good the Sunny bookshop people are??


Me: thanks.