Yvonne must be feeling very nervous today because its her PP assessment day!
Therefore, other than saying ALL THE BEST. i brought a friend along to cheer her on together:
Hello Kitty cheering you on, Yvonne!!!!
Give it your best shot and leave the results to God!
YOU CAN DO IT!
DEAR DIARY ;
I really miss Taiwan.
I cannot wait to go back there again with the crusaders. I am SO missing the night market food and all those milk teas! Although I don't really adore budget airlines because of the services, we got to stick to that still because we are all poor students.
Jetstar seems to be screaming " Come on board all students " when they say they would beat it by 10% . I wished they would have some more promotions for poor students like us...maybe like a group of four promotion or something.
DEAR DIARY ;
It's really easy to make someone happy by yourselves....but when you have to plan it together with many more people and people just refused to reply to messages and cooperate things can get really messy and ugly and irritating.
In the process, things would fail, people are unpredictable and sometimes I get disappointed. But when I see the smile from the person, the whole process seems to be like nothing. It seems to be swallowed down by happiness and the disappointment won't linger because ultimately its all worth it.
And the concluding point is, we all yearn to make people we love happy regardless of the trouble because to us they mean a lot and sometimes we just want them to know how important and loved they are by us!
Wishing all of you a happy day ahead!
November 12, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
We played Viwawa days ago and it was freaking hilarious because of what happened.
When I first enter the channel to source the room, I recognized the presence of a strange. I thought nothing of it but Nick insisted that the stranger should be kick out so that our dear auntz can join us in the game.
While waiting for Yvonne to kick the girl out, Nick started arguing with the girl. Turns out, the girl is only a secondary one student and she has totally no idea what Nick was saying about her.
After 20 minutes of argument, we finally proceeded to our game. And that impatient Nick scolded me because I was too slow or something. Very retarded right!
He kept talking using the Viwawa conference system even though he was just beside me! Tsk!
But then seriously, being impatient won't result in a win because in the end, I won! Haha! My cards were so beautiful that it does not even have to be arranged.
Playing Viwawa during a boring lesson has been a good way to keep awake. Especially when the lesson is - Events management. Boring!
Can't wait for next Wednesday. Preparing for bullets to shoot!
November 2, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
These are my favorite canon moments from the whole nuffnang blog award. Frankly speaking, I prefer candid shots. They look the most real and beautiful and candid shots are the most difficult shots to capture because its all about being in the right place and spotting the right moment.
I like the usage of the black and white and how candidly pretty the photo turned out to be. It exludes blissful from the expression and it gives people a warmth feeling.
There were a few shots of this little boy on the red carpet but this candid shot really captures my attention. This picture also feels as though it could have told a story all by itself! Nice!
" My Favorite Canon Moment!"
October 30, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I was on bus 10 just now when I overheard this conversation between a mom and her son.
Son : What's that ? (pointing to a truck) Mum: That's a truck.
After 5 seconds,
Son: What's a truck? Mom: It helps to import things.
After 5 seconds again,
Son: What's a truck? Mom: It's a large vehicle.
Then I studied the look of the boy closely. He seem so inquistive about everything and yet he trusts his mom to give him all the replies he need.
When he grows up and his mother grows old, I wonder if he would be patient enough to answer his mom's every "what" and "why". How heartwarming to know that our moms used to be like that as well.
October 29, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
This kind of made me realize that our guys are really going into NS soon!
I am feeling excited for them (for their next phrase of life to become man) and sad because they wouldn't be just a call /sms/msn away and they won't be able to join us for outings like they do now. Although we always complain about how un-gentleman they are and sorts, I guess we would still miss them somehow.
But then again, while this boys are going and buff themselves up to become man, the girls undergo another "free" training session to be independent individuals. So as much as you guys will be suffering in Tekong, the girls are also fighting and finding ways to depend on ourselves.
After 2 years when you all are out, you'll be amazed at how much more ""garang" the girls have become. The girls will be - as tough as men and totally immune to the rat race while you all catch up.
Looking forward to graduation trip with you all! <3
October 28, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I cannot believe how bored I am in class today.
I did notes, played really random games and kept looking at the time.
Thank God it's all over now.
October 24, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I was unwrapping some of my presents yesterday with Dad.
I officially gave him permission to help me unwrap the gifts while I go crazy over them. Everyone seems to know what I like! (:
Then Dad took a bunch of nail polish up (from my bosses) and commented :
This is the most practical gift ever.
After 5 seconds, he said : Godwin can use this for art if you cannot finish using it.
October 23, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
HAPPY 19th TO MYSELF !! (:
Thanks to everyone who wished me through whatever mediums that they can contact me in (: Will update soon or once birthday celebration ends! (:
I had a very blessed 19th. Thanks to all of you (:
October 16, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
There's just this wonderful feeling of watching a new-born baby...but nothing is more spectacular than watching a baby growing up.
When I first stepped into East shore hospital slightly more than a year ago, I was in awed of the way he is at the nusery room. When he made slight noises, the whole lot of us go excited. Then when he smiles, we fight to insist that that particular smile was just for one of us.
He came out of his mommy's womb dark like chocolate. So all of us started to call him chocolate. Now that he can bite he always ask for chocolate.
I watch him sleeping in the baby cot, drinking milk and being pat to bed. Then I saw him on his stroller rushing here and there. When he could grip, he started to mimic us by talking on the telephone.
Now he can not only call us - jiejie, korkor. He can walk on his own, eat on his own, drink on his own and climb up the bed on his own. He knows how to let us know when he is hungry through his baby ways and he knows how to look into a camera. :)
Watching Pin Xu growing up taught me a lot. He has touched me in his baby ways. I cannot imagine what it is like when he attends kindergarten, primary school, secondary school....till he get married. By then, I must be really old.
Life can be so amazing and the world can be so beautiful when you start realizing that everything around is not "for granted".
" A baby is God gift to the family- they bring undescribable joy that lingers."
October 13, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
E-CAMP 2009!
I updated already!:)
This pictures speaks of everything. The more you despair, the more you worship.
Enjoyed the 4D3N with this bunch of crazy people, and learning how to preach the gospel back to myself, hear what people say through 'Project X', and learning to worship meaning it.
Missing the TP crusaders. See you all during the next holiday. Oh wait. I graduated already. BUT I know you all are ever willing to have me back to bring fun, joy and laughter to the group.
October 10, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
When I read my past blog posts I feel like pointing to the changed me and say
" Thank God, that was the past."
I cannot believe those posts were from me. The kind of language that I used, the kind of ways I describe stuffs, the long pages of complains, the tears shed over breakups and everything else.
I am so glad I'm over all of them now. For now, I am just walking my little steps with a big God.
I have walked out from the past, and entered into the present.
DEAR DIARY ;
To bloggers out there who wants to be famous...
" Get associate yourself to Ris Low" Flame her or Fame her. Either way.
Our err...former Miss Singapore World.
I don't really mind the language that she used because we all fall into the trap of bad pronunciations but...cheating in school and credit card fraud? No way man! What's with the judges?
Second chances are only given to the remorseful which is is obviously not.
But then again, we cannot really blame her. Since , 1. The judges choose her as the winner, not her. 2. She shouldn't be the one that is pin-pointed while there's no news about the judges. Like perhaps their level of judgment and ability to decide on Miss Singapore World.
Or maybe the headline the next day would read " Miss Singapore World judges apologies for bad eyesight " and sign a endorsement deal with some spectacle shop or contact lenses company.
P.S : Reminds me of how Shan boomz Yvonne in class.
October 9, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Love beautiful Dayenus. I think babies have this special magnetic force that draws people. Dayenus is not only the joy of the family but of the apple of all our eyes. :) I totally adore her and all her cute antics. Went out with her for a short while to visit Mom's aunt and had the chance to carry her in my arms....it was such a warmy fuzzy wonderful feeling on a new young life!
I believe babies are God's gifts and I really do hope (cross fingers) that we'll have more babies in the family soon. Or maybe Breann can come over more often. Babies rocks. People who don't love kids, don't.
Good night you all!
October 7, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNTIE CHERYL!!
Celebrated her birthday at Ang Mo Kio's Fish & Co straight after school! I was very much anticipating the dinner because of the birthdays in Fish & Co have always been "interesting". Although in the end, this branch was a little dissappointing because there wasn't much hype, but still our objective to make Auntie Cheryl's birthday outstanding was acheived.
Before the food was served, we had fun taking pictures of each other. In fact one of our favorite interest that is common is to "take unglam pictures" and mostly our albums are filled with the unglamness of Auntie Cheryl! If you continue stalking our facebook, namely @Deborah, @Yvonne and @Germain, you would be tickled by all her expressions.
Apparently, we managed to see this picture or rather this load of pictures that she took of herself via her new camera and was showing it off to each other. Managed to take a rather okay snapshot of it before returning the camera back to Auntie Cheryl.
(P.S: Okay shot means you can still tell that it is her!)
The meals were in complete sets, so we had the soup of the day (that I love and totally adore for being so creamy) and PassionFruit signature drink of Fish & Co. Following which are pictures of our food.
The captain's catch is apparently quite a big serving, with grilled dory fish. However, the sauce of the fish just cannot enhance the taste...In fact, because the sauce taste was so overpowering, the rice tasted disgusting.
This Swiss Fish and Chips don't need much explanation right? After all fish and Co are rather famous for the fried fishes..They are so good at it that shoals of people visits them. BUT this swiss fish and chips is not for healthy concious people because its salty. It's something new from Fish and Co so there's currently promotions going on.
After the meals, the girls are back to snapping each other and happily having fun doing it! Since I was opposite them, I might as well snap pictures of them and their funny expression lor!
Then the moment we have been waiting for arrived. The Fish and Co staffs made our dear lovely Aunt Cheryl stand on the chair and hold the sparkle while they sang the birthday song. The song ended just in time with the sparkle! Yvonne had a video on it , and I suppose that will be up soon on facebook for viewing. Exciting!
"Everyone, we have a birthday auntie in the house....ROCK ON!"
We had free ice-cream from Fish and Co and Yvonne demostrated how to tie a knot with the cherry stalk .
And to end our happy evening off, the four happy us took a group photo together. So sad there is no nice surroundings and ambience in the AMK Hub branch Fish and Co. So I advise you all ah, go elsewhere..don't go for AMK ones unless you are not particular about your surrounderings.
After visiting so many branch, I still prefer Changi Airport Fish and Co, got private room. Shiok!
Hope you enjoy your day as much, Auntie Cheryl!:) Thanks for being such a wonderful friend in RP. As much as I don't like to use this acroym, but still BFF (Best friends' forever). Looking forward to seeing you walk down the aisle with the love of your life hooked tightly. :)
October 4, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I woke up this morning to this annoying message from this annoying person...
"Today marks the end of your holidays!:) "
What kind of friend is this? You tell me!
But still reality is as such, fun time are now gone. Time to slog and mug hard already. I guess, I would appreciate this semester better now that it's only to be my last. I want to make the best out of everything and enjoy being a student.
RP, I'm coming!!!!!
October 2, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Good night of Mahjong and lots of laughter.
And oh yes, visiting Samuel. I'm so glad I went because it been so long since I saw him and thinking back and laughing at our good old crusade days really make my heart feel warm. Very very thankful to have met the crusaders...from the first day till today.
P/S : I won and lost till I became bankrupt.
September 28, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I realize how much I have been neglecting this space because of the countless photos I have to upload to Facebook and my random short twitters.
It's seems to me that I have countless stuffs to talk about but not in this open space. And the thoughts just doesn't seem to be able to be expressed in words. It just doesn't feel good to have too much unsaid beneath.
But I'll be back really soon.
Give me some time to straighten out some thoughts, and I'll be back to share some insights I gained. But for one that is deeply impressed onto me is " Perfect love cast out all fears. God is love. "
September 26, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Shout out to the two most loved people in my life
" WELCOME HOME BARRY AND HAZEL!"
I miss you both. :) Glad you all are back in one piece.
September 15, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I got reminded of you today when watching PS I AM SORRY.
How are you now? I miss you. I guess these are some of the things I would say when I get to see you again.
I miss having you in the family.
I will never forget the first song you taught me on the piano, the times you played video games with me, the disgusted look you had on your face when you are asked to do housework and the concern you show asking after my day.
I miss being on your back, being cycled and piggy back. I miss being the little sister. I miss having elder brother and I miss the times we shared.
Hoping to see you soon and to tell you how much I long to give my little niece a hug.
Korkor, hope you are doing well.
September 9, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I went on a one day trip with the church 長樂 group on 3th Sep 2009. I thought it would be boring and I wasn't really anticipating but how mistaken I was.
The stories that the grannies share, the experiences from the uncles are just so interesting. I enjoy listening to the stories about our church, the stories of how they became christians, and their pasts. I listen to the stories the grannies share with pride about their grandchildren and children, and how adorable babies are.
We went to 3 places - Singapore Flyer, Marina Barrage and Opium Hill. I was really looking foward to Opium Hill because I have never heard of the place at all!!!
Our first trip was at the flyer and I was so glad that I brought the tripod along. There were a few group of grannies who would request that I take group picture for them and a handful who wants some personal shots behind really beautiful sceneries.
The grannies and uncles always listen attentively to the tour guide and although they only can walk for a few steps because their legs feel weak, they always make it a point to try to get to the end.
Here's what you would get to see first when you enter the entrance of the opium hill. What's really worthy of the wholetrip would be the video that they would show about the war and how people struggle. The animations were so real and with the added volume of sound effects, you will be super in awe and dumbfounded.
I don't know what these statues represent but I guess its some heros of WWII or so as the quote says. But I like the tree nearby more because of its unique bark and leaves. (:
And finally a group photo together while they are resting. I don't exactly know where is this place but I know its somewhere near hortpark. I came across this canon before when I went hiking with the crusaders!
Although our communication barrier is around, but I enjoy looking at the smiling faces of the old people. They are like big kids who are happy and excited when they are going for a trip but at the end of it, they are all tired and sleepy.
Looking forward to their CNY trip. Thinking of all the goodies now!!!!
September 1, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Wear a Yellow Ribbon, give ex-offenders a second chance.
Had a really fulfilling and accomplished day selling flags for yellow ribbon. Although I met people who are skeptical about giving, there were also a fair share of cheerful and generous givers.
What I did that day was all the I could. I cannot give in monetary terms for now, but I can in terms of my time and willingness. But compared to what I contributed, I took back much more. I had fun with the group of Four Legend consisting of John, Ivy, Arthur and myself! :)
Anyway, the money that is collected that day will be use to organize programs for the ex-offenders and help them to integrate into the society again which is very beneficial. It's human to err, but if they are willing to change, why not give them a second chance?
Show a little love, and the world will be a better place.
John and Me
So thankful that John went down to help. Appreciate the heart of willingness and the time he was willing to spend for a better cause. :)
Selling flags reminds me of kettling. I like the idea of being able to contribute within my means but I constantly have the urge to wanna do something more.
This is the final picture of us, whole group photo. And we are the group that is left with zero yellow ribbons left! Yay! :)
Glad I spend a day of my holiday doing something more beneficial than shopping, watching movie or slacking away.
To all the people who gave, thank you very much for your big heart.
I believe in second chances. :):)
August 28, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Watched ' Where got Ghost?' just now with my family and I was disappointed.
Not scary. Super fake animations. Common plots.
If you want just another entertaining movie,this would do. It's funny but it does not suit the genre of horror. But I think there are a few take aways that I think the show would like to convey like: 1. Don't take shortcut 2. Health and Safety are above money 3. Don't take what's not yours
I particularly love the 3rd show, sometimes God gives us a scare halfway when things are going smooth sailing and we would feel upset, we do not understand why and we fear what's ahead. But the actual fact is, he's protecting from what is worst ahead, and a blessing instead.
It reminded me that just like a mother would protect her children, the heavenly father would too. He gives his children only the best, and nothing but the best. And all the child need to do is to have faith.
Would encourage you all to watch weekdays before 5?6? for the 6bucks price because its really not worth any more. Oh, and if you go, the NG parts are the best, so stay back a little while after the movie.
DEAR DIARY ;
A happy journey begins like that....
This is by far, one of the most interesting competition-(s) I have come across, and one of the most considerate one. If everyone is considerate then traveling on public transport would be so much more pleasant.
There are 24 entries (from when I entered) and these are the three I am so tickled by in their unique ways.
I wanted to embed the video up here for all your convenience but blogger don't seem to be very helpful. So URL instead! Click on it and see for yourself.(:
So interesting to see what other people happy journeys are like!!!!
Sometimes our little act of considerations in our daily lives really make a difference to how a person would feel. No reservations, just considerations...and we would be able to go really far.
Of course, basic courtesy is appreciated. If someone gives his seat to you, remember to say thank you. There's power in courtesy. He could have made your day by giving you the seat, and you could make his day by saying thank you.
Looking forward to a lot more of happy journeys.
August 26, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELOVED COUSIN!
It's your 16th.
You have been such a sweet little thing in my life.
It's a pleasure to be able to leave my footstep in your life and to watch you grow as you experience part and parcels of growing up. I can never recall a time where we did not get along but I can always remember the smiles you brought to my face and left me grinning from ear to ear.
Sometimes, the little things that you done, warm my heart and make my day. At others, they bring me so much joy that I just want to dance and jump around.
You have been a precious gift in all our lives.
All the best for your O levels. Remember, no pressure...just do your best, and trust God for the results.
Whatever it is, we still love you.
Once again, Happy birthday! And have a blessed one!
August 25, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I am glad I have such friends.
And you know you are my best friend, if I choose to be seen in public with you.
DEAR DIARY ;
Little Tenor went for his first grooming session last sunday and had girls going gaga over him. I had the previlege to stand inside the grooming room to watch him get his hair trimmed and having his very pampered bath.
After the very professional grooming session at Pet Safari, Tenor transform to be a super adorable head turner. (: He have people who stop to see him, request to take photo with him and even give him a pat on his big head. Kawaii!
Now that he has his hair trimmed, we can all see his eyes clearly already.
Yay, and he smells super nice as well.
Can't wait to show all of you his time at the grooming salon. Soon,I promise! :)
Meanwhile, have a good week ahead!
August 21, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
If you know me, I don't like chocolates.
But for some reason, I munch on a lot of chocolates during UT days and I find myself enjoying the taste of this:
I think Ferrero Rocher would be a big part of my holidays.
I am officially falling in love with nice chocolates again. The more bitter it is, the more I like.
DEAR DIARY ;
Although I really love to watch National Day Parades, I decided to attend a church camp instead.
We had a very comfortable camp site - YWCA and it was really near where the national celebrations are held. In fact, I can hear the fireworks going off quite loudly and was supressing the urge to want to go out and just have a peek.
At 8.22PM exactly, I took the pledge moment with Felicia in whispers because we were in the midst of a lesson. And instead of saying the pledge together, we end of each other sentences.
But still, whether or not I watch the celebrations, I love Singapore as much! (: I am 100% patriotic.
There was around 30plus of us, and through this camp, I got to know Ms Tong better. I have always seen her in Sunday school and she always quietly sits alone and seldom mingle around. So I am quite happy that I bonded with her quite a bit and I hope she would open more in time to come.
Fyi, Ms Tong is my pastor's daughter. (:
Of course, there are a group of people that I always adore and love to be in the midst of. And they are none other than my cousins as well as church mates.
I always wonder why girls bond well together. Do you know why?
From left : Ms Tong ( in pink), Pris, Me, Joy, Felicia( with scarf) and Linda Chua.
We had five sessions of bible lessons and time to share as a group as well as prayer and worship time. Our group is considered the 'young people' group except for our leader. Haha! And I enjoyed how much I can relate to ' the pursuit of happyness' after watching it for so many times.
I love the choir singing "Lord, please don't move the mountains...Instead, give me strength"
Looks like they are sleeping hor, but they are actually praying.
This is our speaker for the two days, the national director of Singapore Youth For Christ ( YFC ). I enjoy the simplicity of his sessions, easily understood and relatable.
Although I still don't really know what Singapore Youth For Christ does even though there is one group of them in my school, I believe that all christian organisation work towards bringing the good news to the people.
While he teaches, he would also write on the flip charts and use notes that reminds me of secondary school. It makes me feel as though I am back into the secondary school era! And for a moment, I was like a good kid sitting up, listening attentively and taking down notes as and when.
Plus I am not alone. Look at all the aunties and uncles in church who are taking down notes as well. This conference room is so comfortable that I would feel like falling asleep.
After the two days of camp, I feel really refreshed and encouraged.
& more assured and determine to use the Observe, Intepret, Apply (OIA) concept into my quiet time although it is rather time consuming. Hope all the rest feel the same too! :)
I really got a lot more insights from the sharing sessions.
DEAR DIARY ;
My uncle's baptism was a very significant affair not just for me, but for the family as well.
Even though I prayed for his salvation, I didn't really believe that it was possible. But on 16Aug2009, God showed me personally how he could make all things beautiful in his time. And it made me see how little my faith is, in the God who can allow metamorphosis in life.
It wasn't a very glamourous event, in fact it was just an simple affair that is very heartwarming at Goldenview Hotel, Batam.
When my uncle went into the pool, I saw from the corner of my eyes, tears of joy and comfort rolling down from the cheeks of my mother and my auntie.
And listening to the way my aunt shared before we left, made my heart leap for joy knowing that God has not just work wonders in this family but would also use this family to reach and touch the lives of others.
"I follow Jesus"
Name: William
DEAR DIARY ;
Little Tenor is all grown up now.
He is more active, and really loves getting close to us. But one bad point of our dear puppy growing up now is the fact that his bites hurt. Anyone knows how to stop puppy from biting?
I'm still toilet training him in process and he does goes to the toilet once in a while to pee. So I see that as quite an improvement as compared. I still don't know if paper training him or toilet training him is better so I am stil reading up...internet has given me so much different opinions and facts that I am trying to digest.
Once in a while, Tenor would get on our nerves by biting our shoes and Dad would give me a slight smack on his butt to let him know its wrong, so he is the most fear person of Tenor now. Sometimes he does even more drastic stuffs like scratching our legs till it bleeds and whenever we want to scold him for that, he looks up with such innocent eyes that our hearts melts.
I'm very happy that we got a puppy especially now during my last year because playing with Tenor has been a good way to destress from all the project works.
Tenor really loves posing for the cameras and he sits really still when I snap pictures of him. He would get distracted ocassionally by either the floor mat or sounds of doors creaking but he really make a good dog/puppy model if he is required.
These are pictures of Tenor as of August. More soon!
The one word that can exactly bring out what I am totally feeling.
But as for now, I got this burning desire to go do something that I really want to for a long long time. And instead of thinking about it, I am going to look for ways to do it.
I'm going to trust God while he leads. Placing my hand in his hand and clutching tightly to it, trusting by faith that he knows my every desire and if it is his plan for me, he would open doors for me to enter.
"Hey God, it feels so nice to know that you are there!"
While people now are doing something to help the people struggling from the aftermath of Taiwan typhoon, some people in Singapore are arguing over the topic of plastic surgery.
How shameful!
Who cares and who bothers who did plastic surgery or not. And does it really matters what people say, what people write? For the reporter that wrote so much rubbish on a paper that surely deserved to have more worthy news, its disgraceful enough.
Lets save all the time spend in arguement whether fans or not. If theres really so much time to spend, do something worthwhile. Don't add fire, don't criticize, don't judge, but love. Spend your time loving, and the world will be so much better.
August 12, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
From I-don't-know-which-year, it has been the church sunday school's tradition to bring the kids out for an exciting outing to somewhere fun. Although I wouldn't exactly say that the 8/8/09 outing this year was exactly ahem, erm, fun.
Here's the little kids and adult, in the also quite tradition - red shirts happily walking out of the bus. I have no idea who started the trend of wearing red on National day but I have been seeing seas of red of that day itself which is rather ironic cos national day falls on 9/8/09.
But oh well, the kids haven't been to Marina Barrage before and they sure are excited. I eavesdrop a little and heard this like : " Can see flyer one you know! " " Later we take picture together okay " " Marina barrage is bridge ah? " " I come before, my PAP teacher got bring me..."
Before everything else begins, we got into groups, with enthu youths as leaders whom apparently erm, left their group behind later on and went exploring around because it was erm, too boring. So responsible of them.
This was the view that I met with at the solar garden. I love the view and I see lots of families there either making their kites of fixing some games...which I suppose they are preparing to play with later on as a family bonding day.
I particularly like the kite above the flyer. Reminds me of primary school where I joined this make a kite contest and won something (that I don't remember what) but I am so certain its something like this, or rather same colors.
This one was taken when I climbed half the ramp. You need to walk quite a bit for nicer views of the flyer there. And I didn't really enjoyed standing under the hot sorching sun and allowing my skin to burn all because I wanted to have a good look at the flyer. But oh well. I did, eventually.
This group picture is my favorite of all. :) The brotherhood kind of feel just oozes out of them. Wherever one of them is, the rest are also. And you know, I just need to grab two of them to take a picture and all of them would come running. Titus was quite sporting as well, usually he would shy away from the camera.
Glad they share such a wonderful friendship or should I say "brotherhood".
I took this on my second trip in the gallery. I thought the boys were looking at something interesting or amusing and I got all curious until I realize they were making use of the connection to play restaurant city on facebook. Tsk. What have social media and internet done to our society, people just cannot stop being connected/online. Zz. Soon, we'll all be slaves to technology, just a matter of time for that. ;p
After the long walk in the gallery, we exit the place to find ourselves at the middle of a cafe. Quite cool and nice ambience cafe, and the things there are expectedly priced....pricey. :) But our dear kids had a good time looking and talking under the comfort of the airconditioning there and looking out at the view of the bridge and nice sea and all.
They even exclaimed that they have seen some water creature in the sea. Which I doubt cos' I saw nothing after standing there for 20 minutes. I think I must have been cheated
Some pictures of me in the gallery and with my favorite number 7. I totally adore 7. that's like my register number for 4 years in primary and secondary school okay , don't play play. And I love the shot on the bench. Nice or what! The background wallpaper is super chio to the max.
the 7 is the 7th point of the Marina barrage stuffs but I didn't bother reading. I was more interested in what the kids were doing at some points of time cos' it was really amusing.
& of course, there were games. One of it was the "smash each other balloons" and the other was some "hulahup " thingy. The first one was rather interesting but the second one receive quite a large number of whines and grumbles and complains.
"why like that?"
" This game so lame, so boring"
Another of my favoritest group:) The most sporting group ever to stop and pose of a picture in the quickest time ever and are such a joy to be with. Although at times, you see kids disappearing from their groups to go join their clique but they were still relatively "guai" and discipline that we don't really have to yell.
Mark the day off with group photos again.
"And yes, there are things I aren't happy about, but I have decided that whatever you say doesn't count and I don't care. I am respecting you because you are a authority figure not because of anything else. "
Anyway, to end this off interestingly, guess who said this:
" She wanna call my dad, I press the number for her lah "
August 11, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Happy 20th birthday, my "cousin-in-law" (in actual fact: childhood friend)
Now that we no longer chiong together for exams, make fun of each other or even talk much (except for church related stuffs, I realize) doesn't mean that I will forget your special day! :) Especially since it's a public holiday.
Hope that as you grow older, you grow wiser! Heh! And that you would be able to make wise decision along the way especially since we'll be entering into another stage of life after graduation.
Although we aren't as ra-ra as we were before and the whole group of us has never had time to meet up as a group (ok, we had once) to catch up but you & the rest of them are always in my mind, heart and memories okay! :) *hint to organise meetup*
I know we'll won't go back to the past, we all have our own circle of friends now but, you all will always be the most important group of people to me (we have all seen each other true colors) Haha!:) Know that I am there if I am needed.
Shine in God's kingdom.
God bless!
DEAR DIARY ;
There's one post that have been in my draft since 12th July 2009. And that is none other than - the birthday post for my dearest royal sister. (:
It's empty by the way, just the heading that reads"For the best sister any sister can ask for" because I couldn't express my heartfelt gratitude to having her companion during my growing up years.
She has been a best friend, a sister, a mentor and an advisor to me. She played so many roles in my life that I don't even know where to start to say THANK YOU. She heard many of my worries, my woes, my sadness...and was ther to share alot of happy moments. And for all that she was to me, and will be to me .... my heart leap with joyness knowing I am blessed.
So yup, Happy Birthday Sister. :)
Happy 25th. and many more beautiful years ahead.
Like how dajie have been for you, thats how you are to me. Thanks for being who you are.
August 7, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I took a long time to reach home yesterday because I went beyond your normal journey. Normally, I would go to Tamp and hitch another bus home but I went to Bedok to wait for dad yesterday because : 1. I wanted to talk to him 2. It's been so long since I spend time with him alone.
Anyway, on the ride home there was this little girl in pony tail in front of me. I was observing her till I fall asleep. Then, I awoke to this year NDP theme song playing on TV mobile -" What do you see?" and I heard her humming along.
Suddenly, she turned to her mom and said " National Day songs are so meaningful! " with a beautiful smile and it stuck a chord in my heart that I didn't even know this is THE song. How embarassing.
But, I took part in something early in the morning @ 1015am in school...which is the CCC led initiative - RP pledge moment. It was kind of awkward saying the pledge and singing the national song but I guess this was such a good time to start to have such a movement before people totally forget how to sing and recite.
So, for those who aren't in RP, you may also come and recite the Singapore pledge with us. And it's this coming Sunday, 9th August 2009, wherever you are!:) Wink!
Plus go listen to the NDP song. Although its not your usual catchy comptemporary pop kind of songs, its a very meaningful piece too. We shouldn't be too conservative in the songs genre. Maybe next time we would have a rock version of NDP song. That would be kind of awesome! :)
I'll be doing the pledge moment at YWCA today with my beautiful Come together NDP Tshirt. What about you?!
August 3, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
FYP 1 officially ended a week ago or to be precise 6 days ago. And those 6 days that I had felt like heaven. I don't know if it's because I have not really had time to have fun and for myself during the FYP period or what that I felt that way, but I know the girls heaved a sign of relief as well once oral defense was over and done with.
From left: Me,Yvonne, Germz and Auntz
During the process of doing FYP 1, the team had a lot of fun times together even as we work hard and had to miss our precious sleeping times. We went to lots of place to eat together, took neoprints, discussed work. And on one of the stayover night, had time to talk to each other about things in our heart. :) I guess that really brought us closer together as we share part and pieces of memories that really meant something to us with each other (even though Cheryl fell asleep)
Shopping for Tibits Taking neoprints @ bugis
We had our crazy moments and I am sure that there were times we irritated each other as well. But thank God , we get over it fast and make up with each other fast enough too. We gave each other nicknames, make fun of each other and enjoyed each other companions.
Stayover @ my place lah!
Often after the submission of something or something major like MID TERM ASSESSMENT, FYP SUBMISSION and ORAL DEFENSE, we would go and relax and treat ourselves to something good and yummy. Like Jack's Place, BBQ chicken and Breeks. Just reward ourselves for all the completion and the laps we have overcome as a team.
Lunch @ Breeks. Student meal @ $5.90
At the end of it, I don't regret having them in the team, in fact, I appreciate them for who they are and what they have done that made FYP 1 such a success. I enjoyed learning what it means to work as a team together with them and delight in having them as people I would call friends or even to the extend to sisters. We don't have to hide anything, don't have to think of how/what to say and can just really be ourselves during the whole process.
Left: Yvonne and my brother
Right: Me and Yvonne's Sister
Looking forward again to work with the same group + our half Korean new addition, Esther for FYP 2.
My first FYP team mates. G301
Lots of hugs, and a thankful heart. :)
Get ready, its time to work hard again. Jiayou, Jiayou, Jiayou!!
August 2, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
We brought Tenor to the vet a week ago for his first jab. It was his first trip out and he was trembling really hard while we were on our way. Thank God it's only for a short trip or I would have no idea how to calm him down. We went to Mount Pleasant at Bedok South since it's one of the few clinics we know of and is nearby.
So..being his first visit, we got to register him and take his weight and everything. He's 1.5KG only. At least, we can stop guessing how heavy he is at home already.
While waiting for the Vet to be ready, we took turns to take photos with dear Tenor to calm him down. He was so scare stiff that he doesn't even wanna move, he just lied still and whine. Dad says its normal and he assume its becuase there's a Vet aura that the dog can sense.
Not scientifically proven though and both Mom and I refused to believe in his warp theory of vet smells and clinic aura. Sounds logical but fake at the same time.
Finally after quite a while of waiting, its Tenor's turn to get his jab. Like our previous two dogs, Toto and Coco, the vet did a check on Tenor's eyes, legs, fur and everything else that has to be check. And she mention " He's so cute" five times before telling us everything is okay and he is a healthy little puppy.
She told us to give him 3 meals a day because like babies, puppies are easily hungry too and have to be fed more. Besides, he's a little too skinny. So we have started to feed him at 7am, 3pm and 10pm now. Hopefully he gets fat.
After all the checks, the vet proceeded to ask us some questions about Tenor before moving on to the jab. Check out the picture below, I circled the injection that was for Tenor and it justSO freak Tenor out! Oh and I was so amused by the healthcard of Tenor (on the right). And he has an appointment a month later for his second jab and another one again for his third.
And tadah! This is the jab pushing the injection in, she warn us that Tenor may run away or bark very loudly so we were quite prepared. Dad was in charge of holding Tenor's head because we were afraid that he would bite. But apparently, Tenor was very brave. He just whine once and that's it.
The vet said that he may feel tired and all but oh no, he was active and everything when he went home. He even wanted to play catching with us. Cool little Tenor! :)
So proud of him on his first visit.
And for now, he doesn't sleep in the cage any more. He has his own mini bed beside Mom and would occasionally try to jump on the bed. He can't go on the bed as of now yet because he's still tiny, but we are guessing that in another two weeks time he would be able to.
Hopefully by then he would be paper trained already. Or can go to the toilet to pee by himself. :)
<33 Tenor!
July 30, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I mentioned a while ago that the family had a new addition.
After toying with the idea of getting a puppy for a long while, the urge to have this new addition was triggered again by the family's trip to the Pet Safari @ Eastpoint. Brother and I were sourcing for cheaper puppies online and exchanged links with each other to see if we both LIKE the puppy.
So apparently, both of us got different views. I wanted a Shih Tzu but he wanted a Maltese. So mom had to intervene and told us to arrange to view both to see which we prefer. And halfway there to Bukit Timah, we both realize that both our contacts got the same address!
So what made us get a Shih Tzu instead?
It's my brother's blurness. He actually mixed up both our contacts. So the place where we went only had ShihTzu and tadah, like drama mama, love at first sight with the dog. He is so tiny, just the size of a A5 excerise book. And we got him.
He has been such a joy to be with these day, and I have fun with him...bringing him for his first trip to the vet after being born and having him licking my feet when I am home.
His name is Tenor by the way. Given by brother dearest whom you can tell is a music fanatic. Tenor is his section for choir in the past and despite all the objections of the name being hard to pronounce he insisted , and his insistence won for the first time ever.
Love Tenor! :)
Next up: Tenor's trip to the vet!
July 28, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Final Year Project would come into an end tomorrow and despite all the hard work, all the stress, pimple outbreak and everything else that is depriving me of my sleep, I enjoyed the process (as much as I thought I won't)
On my long ride home just now, I find myself grinning from time to time thinking of all the inside jokes we have accumulated along the process, all the laughter that we shared and the large amount of complains that we have on our helpful advisor.
I enjoyed working hard, playing hard and laughing hard with the girls. And I am so thankful that we will be working together tomorrow as well.
Then I can update regularly again. Yay!
DEAR DIARY ;
IMPORTED AND BRANDED FACIAL MASKS FOR SALE @ 1SGD/PIECE
On bus 23 home, I received a sms which abruptly woke me up from my nap on the bus. & this conversation took place.
" Eh, where are you?" " Bus 23 lor. " " Going home?" " Ya, changing to Bus 5 soon. 0.0. Why?" " No lah, asking only " " LOL "
And guess what! When I got down from my stop, I saw the friend I was smsing and got a lift home @ the back seat of a bicycle.
It's been so long that I've been surprised and given a bicycle lift. I enjoyed the ride home (cos I don't have to walk ) and the little jokes we crack along the way. Bring back the good old days. :)
Thank you for adding a smile to my day and letting me know I am remembered.
Can you see me grinning?
July 18, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Deborah is very sick and tired of FYP ;
and all the problems that is embracing her.
She needs to learn how to trust God
and remember she just have to do her best while
mighty daddy above will do the rest.
*End*
July 8, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I'm sorry because it hurts.
1. Found out yesterday that it was interesting to sit down together with a group of good friends (or rather two) to talk about our future and our plans and even to just share about our family and brothers. I enjoyed myself and I can imagine what we would be like years down even till when our hairs turn white. :)
2. As much as I want to be always a part of my cousins' life. I realize that it's quite impossible with all my commitments. But I do know that some ties don't break and I'm catching up on her-realitys. :)
3. The dog is here. He is called Tenor and I totally <3 him.
4. Gabey found my face book and added me. So glad he did..and I will be down again to watch SR Jonathan korkor bowl at Safra Yishun.
5. I'm so glad my mother understands what I am going through and I guess she knows me best - ultimately.
6. I realize that home is the nicest place to ever be when thoughts just keep coming through. I totally adore my nest and I love it when my family tries to make me happy by doing things that I like..and of course, when the girls are there to let me know I am not alone.
7. It doesn't matter anymore. Just move on because I am too.
8. I am meeting the cousins and sister later and I am very much anticipating it! :) It's been long since I last caught up with whats going on in their lives. And sis is going to have her birthday in another few more days! :)
9. I am trying to sort out all my photos. I should stop being a sloth and be more hardworking to clear my photos bit by bits...so much for accumulation, now I would have to clear it on weekends.
10. I cannot wait to go back to church. I miss the youths and the kids. :)
July 3, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I am enjoying AYG. :)
Go, team Singapore!
July 1, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
While I type, I am watching the most beautiful show I have ever come across...
" Love is to want to see your smile when I wake up every morning, to read my bible with you every single night, to be just there with you through it all, God being center. "
You can delete everything except your memories. Whether if its good or bad, it belongs to you. Yours truly.
June 25, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
AND I WAS WAITING FOR THIS :
Chinese Name: 黃鴻升 Huang Hong Sheng English Name: Alien Nicknames: 小鬼, 鬼爺, 鬼老師 DOB: 28th November 1983 Height: 176cm
Yes. It's true. Confirmed. It didn't feel so freaky and scary until it happened at so close proximity. Usually its just " Oh, another virus " but now as we remain in school waiting and waiting for updates in the midst of so much uncertainty, it is really scary. And it's scarier when one of the classes at your level is being quarantined (cos that would mean something).
We even see reporter coming to school. -.-
This H1N1 case is such a big hooha in school that there's even this online petition that is passing on for students , mainly the year 2 and 3(s) to sign due to the "unfairness" of the school for just allowing e-learning for the year 1s.
There is even a Facebook group for this. Wonders of new media and how it can really mass spread the news. No doubt this mediums has a greater influence now and even especially RP since we are all connected to the world wide web almost the whole day!
And I really do wonder, what is the tipping point before Republic Polytechnic would consider school closure.
P.S: Something just to ponder, if one week closure = one week lesser holiday in August/Sep....Would you all still want it? Personally. I don't.
Thanks for being so wonderful :) And all you have taught through examples. ❤❤❤
June 20, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I am a person who is super reliant on the Internet and I have been too many places leaving very annoyed footprints all because I couldn't update about the emotions right at that instant! I'm sure all of you know how that feels in a way or another.
Like gosh, that place is wonderful...OR the emotions are overwhelming OR oh my goodness what a juicy news but big fat sighs, I have NO INTERNET WIRELESS CONNECTION, and sending out thousands of SMS...no way man! I hate SMS!
But one place, I will always go and be overwhelmed by what I see and wished I could just Facebook and post a 1001 photos to share the sceneries and what I am feeling immediately is and have to be at the HSBC tree top walk.
The walk across the free-standing bridge suspension bridge that connects two highest point with super awesome views were too overwhelming for me (especially since I have a fear of heights ). Each time I walk over the whole entire bridge and manage to peep at the sceneries despite the fears that I have, I feel very very very accomplished and then as I suck my breath back and things start to resume to normal, I will always remember how things look like when I was in the middle of the bridge.
AND THE VIEW AND TAKEAWAY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME BECAUSE OF THE PERSPECTIVES THAT CHANGE.
Besides, it was such a long walk that I cannot imagine how I actually survive. Each time I finish the walk , I'll tell myself " IT WAS SO WORTH IT! THE VIEW THERE WAS WOAH WOAH WOAH!" You get it? And the feelings at that moment was so treasured and precious that I wish I could just scream to everyone.
BUT NO INTERNET CONNECTION. NOOOOOOOOOO~~~~~~~
Now, this is so going to change......if there is a place I wish I could get connected to , then it got to be at the free-standing suspension bridge, cos' I conquered the fear bit by bit when I was up :
Reason: I believe that GOOD THINGS ARE MEANT TO BE SHARED, and I just have to go...COME ON! CHECK THIS OUT, THIS IS GOOD STUFF! to everyone out there. Just have to! :)
I could now do just that with Singtel Broadband Mobile Youth Plan. Come on that's awesome. Imagine being connected 24/7 at every single place you couldn't in the past. :)))))))) I can't help but keep grinning from ear to ear. And you just know you would too! :)
: "Live Life Online Anywhere with SingTel BroadBand on Mobile Youth Plan! Visit www.singtel.com/youth for details."
June 18, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Lessons was really very dry today even though its one of my favorite modules amongst those I took. It's research and marketing and I found it really cool because of all the practical problems as well as a very-willing-to-share her experiences facilitator.
Nick didn't bring the poker cards along so we couldn't play any card games nor the asshole games so I had practically nothing to do other than finding entertainment on the internet. Have been neglecting restaurant city for quite some time because I found it really boring after time...neglected it just like how I neglect my pet society. I think my pet must have died of dirtiness now if no one goes to wash it up. 0.0
And I realize I detest quite a number of things that is happening on the world wide web:
1. I hate it when people cluster their blog with advertorials (boring!) 2. I hate it when my laptop lags (I'm impatient) 3. I hate it when the school website has the temperature declaration pop ups (annoying!) 4. I hate it when I see mails on AYG and FYP 5. I hate it when I am grumpy and irritated, because it all shows on my face 6. I hate it when I see stupid news surfacing all around
Or maybe I just hate the school connection.
Whatever. I have two itchy mosquito bites on my legs. :( Random.
June 17, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I am very sick of the Final Year Project and Asian Youth Games.
Dad says that the things you are asked to do but you hate are actually things that is GOOD FOR YOU. I seriously hope so. Maybe when I graduate, I would be a writing reports expert, with all the reports I have on hand now. And, I am also supposed to submit 5 articles for the games and 1 for the Introduction to Print module.
I see a lot of emails coming into web mail to bug me for articles already, and I foresee myself with very messy hair. Sorry, but humans were harmed in the making of a successful Asian Youth Games.
Goodness. How can writing be so tiring and suffocating. I really wonder how long more these brain stretching would draw down their curtain at my stage and erase their existence.
Oh. I must be the expert of catching sleep on the bus too. I don't care if anyone seen me drooling, cos every single minute of sleep is so precious now that I won't waste it.
Shoo, FYP, Shoo!
June 16, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I hate how you came into my life and messed it all up.
I hate it when all I could think of is YOU, YOU and YOU.
And I hate it even more when my time isn't mine any more because of you.
They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I wished I had a choice, because if so, I would push you away very quickly and promptly and never even let you in my life again.
Get lost, you irritating pest.
June 13, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I just realized that I didn't upload this set of pictures that I have.
It was a surprise for my brother's 16th birthday! Got his a Fruit cheesecake (tasted delicious) from YOU ALL CAN TELL WHERE right? Haha!
While he was on the computer that night, I went to light the candles while Mom is in charge of switching off the light when I am near and we'll sing the birthday song together. Glad the surprise worked out well and I think my brother is really shocked...Hehe :p
You see! Told you he didn't expect a surprise already lo!
Took pictures together , and my brother and I had quite a time of acting retard, cool, stupid and then posing for the normal shots. We are huge fans of Stephen Chow Movies and we like to imitate a lot of his retarded moves from to movie to irritate everyone around us, especially our parents.
And sometimes, we create our own moves that is comical enough to make the family laugh and master the art of not laughing at ourselves :) We are the pro okay!
This is like something we would do lor! Super retarded and lame but oh well, that's entertainment okay! :) Not everyone would be as nice as us to entertain you all...
Occasionally we would have some pillow fights as well and when sometimes we are so amazed by our own chemistry with each other....like when we wake up in wee morning to say " Mommy, I'm hungry, can we order MACS? " ...even request for the same food lor! zzz. I really wonder if its our dinner or or stomach has worms.
And TADAH! we influenced our parents as well to take retarded and unglam pictures. While I am posting it here, Mom is trying to get me to post it in her facebook as well. But....IT IS JUST DIFFICULT TO CONVINCE ME OVER MSN. Maybe when she is back from the US and starts bugging again, then I'll do it.
For now, just look at www.memoriesofdeb.blogspot.com :p:p:p
So yes, my brother is 16th already. O LEVEL O LEVEL O LEVEL~~ and all his DSA trips to JCs. :/:/
We are like all living to be educated sometimes.
June 12, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Nothing beats wonderful companions!
Bringing to you the continued Part II version of the family outing, with photos.
Met up with the family at City Hall because apparently, the family is rather transport noob since they drive around. Took the shuttle bus (which cost 2bucks/non-air conditioned equipped with a rather naggy uncle) to Singapore flyer after a 20minutes wait.
I was expecting a long queue but to my greatest astonishment, there was no queue at all! So we had a rather fast "check in", and within minutes were on our way into the flyer already.
Here's our group photo :
We didn't had the whole capsule to ourselves but sharing with 6 others is definitely better than sharing with 11 others considering the fact that a capsule should take up to 28 people. :p
Initially, I was rather worried that the baby would be hollering inside the capsule because he could be frightened by the heights but I was so wrong. In fact, he was so brave that not only did he not cry, he walked around alone and pose for other peoples cameras. -.-
Since he just started walking, he was a little unstable. Fell quite a few times but stand up again on his own. I'm just so thankful that he can stand on his own because we wouldn't have to carry him all the time. Very heavy leh!
Occasionally he would also stand near the flyer door to look at the sceneries. I wonder what goes through his mind during all those moments. But personally, I felt very in awe at looking at how things are on a higher ground. They looked so different from when I am down. Like I could see further and a bigger picture of everything...feels like some philosophical lessons of life.
And as the flyer got higher and higher, we were just so dumbfounded by what we can see from above. I felt wowed again by the beauty of the sceneries even though its my second time up and I realize how different things could look like at different times of the day. ( the first time I went, it was around 7PM)
But we didn't forget to take pictures together as well.
It was truly a well spent time with the family and I'm now looking forward to more of such outings! :)
and I know its time to sleep because ... my Starhub Cable just flashed a notice that says " Signal not found "
So goodnight! I really wanted to blog but i need to arrange my photos before I start to accumulate a high amount again and it is seriously no easy job. My back is aching like crazy now.
June 8, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
There are times when you see a friend whom you cherished walking down the wrong route , focusing on all the wrong things in life and you wished you could knock some sense into them..but can't.
And all in you are feelings of disappointment and unhappiness. Yet, when you stand back and look at the bigger picture..perhaps things are not that bad afterall.
I see a glimpse of hope knowing that God is taking care of him. Maybe some people just need to fail first to see their most important priority.
All the best.
Afterall, life is all about falling and standing up again.
June 7, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
人 總是追求完美 但在現實中，完美並不存在.
There's nothing perfect. We aren't either. But it is all these imperfections that makes life beautiful and a worth experiencing ride.
And life is surely more than perfections. (:
June 4, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I know I just updated but my very active mind just refuses sleep to dawn on me.
So I went to do research, and ended up blog hopping. Anyway since I am awake, I should do an follow up on - The family outing .
Won 7 tickets to the Singapore Flyer and although things were not as planned, it was still an enjoyable trip. :) But of course, as a typical Singaporean there will be things to complain about lah!
# Complain 1 : It cost 2 bucks for the shuttle bus trip. Before you conclude that I'm cheapskate, I am not very annoyed by the price but the service. The bus wasn't an air conditioned bus and you can imagine how humid it is during the day..plus, the bus conductor is not helping with his super annoying " Why you all don't buy the flyer tickets from me" speech every 5 minutes. Annoyed! :/
I don't really remember what other things was I annoyed with. BUT There are good things as well, though.
# Positive feedback 1 : It was an enjoyable time spent with the family, although I got to go to Raffles place to collect my tickets before rushing to City Hall for the flyer, I think the scenery at Singapore River was very well worth it. I just marked it now in my notebook as " a must take photo place "
# Positive feedback 2 : It was no hassle collecting my tickets. Totally 0 waiting time. Apart from being efficient, the people there were friendly and helpful too. I like.
# Positive feedback 3 : No queue while boarding the flyer. This is really awesome, the first time I went on board the flyer, I had to queue for close to half an hour and you know how much I hate to wait. I am an impatient lady. So it was a fast and wonderful experience with the flyer this time round.
# Positive feedback 4 : There were only 13 people in the flyer, lesser than the usual 28, which gives me ample space to walk around to take photos and I really take nice shots. Shall post in the next blog update.
Shall do a quick review next time. Eyes closing. So yup...To be continued....
DEAR DIARY ;
I wished I could happily announce that I am on holiday...
BUT.. apparently, my holidays is eaten up by AYG, FYP, AYG, FYP, AYG and more of these. I'm learning to enjoy all this processes and I think that my FYP team and AYG group is making things a lot more better. Although, its a lot of work, I believe I would feel very accomplished when its over.
GOODNIGHT i'll be back with more updates.;)
June 2, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I have a love hate relationship with my Canon baby.
Like when I go goggle some cameras' websites online and find cameras that I like, I wished my Canon baby would somehow disappear somehow into thin air OR I can just buy some more and add on to my collection. Then, I would have a Digital Camera Collection at home! How much more awesome can it be!
But then again, when I realized that my Canon baby is working well and is able to take some really good shots. I really cannot bear to let it go away.
Whats more, Canon baby was with me to capture a lot of wonderful memories and events that I've been to. And you know the Chinese like to say : 無功也有勞， what more my Canon baby 有工也有勞.
While a part of me wants to get a DSLR, another part of me wants to get a new Digital Camera because its so slim and convenient to carry around...and especially useful to shoot unglamorous shots of the people.
And err.. I don't like camera phones. 5MP, 3.2MP, 8MP whatever. I still trust compact cameras.
June 1, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
SAY HI TO THE RETARD, PEOPLE!
All the best for your exams :) JIAYOU JIAYOU JIAYOU!
May 31, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
The smell of my hair is just so wonderful that....
I started to shake my head every 5 minutes, and after I shake my head to smell my hair, I asked Cheryl; " SMELL MY HAIR " " THE SMELL VERY NICE RIGHT? " " HOW TO RETAIN THE SMELL OF THE HAIR AH? "
I think I will go back to the salon to buy the shampoo. Smell fabulously good. I like~
*Flicks hair*
May 30, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
SUSAN BOYLE'S DREAM ENDS!
AFP - Sunday, May 31
LONDON (AFP) - - Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle was dealt an unexpected blow when she lost out to a group of young street dancers in the final of the British talent show that made her a global star.
Despite winning praise from the audience and the judges in her final performance on live television, the 48-year-old graciously accepted second place, saying the "best people won" and wishing the winners "all the best".
Boyle enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame over the past two months after video footage of her audition piece for the show, "I Dreamed A Dream" from the musical "Les Miserables", was posted on video-sharing website YouTube.
It has had about 100 million hits, brought her celebrity fans including actress Demi Moore and rock star Jon Bon Jovi and seen her feted in the media from the United States to China, Japan and Australia.
Bookmakers made her the favourite to win, but after an unconvincing performance in the semi-final there were fears that the church volunteer, who lives alone with her cat outside Edinburgh, was suffering under the pressure.
However, in a live performance in the "Britain's Got Talent" final Saturday, Boyle proved the critics wrong and repeated her audition piece with gusto.
Judge Piers Morgan said it was the "greatest performance I've seen on the history of Britain's Got Talent -- you should win the competition, I loved it."
Boyle was up against nine other acts to win the show, which brings with it a cheque for 100,000 pounds (115,000 euros, 160,000 dollars) and the chance to perform for Queen Elizabeth II.
More than a million viewers cast their vote following the live performances, and in the end, Boyle lost out to a group of ten young dancers, named Diversity. Saxophonist Julian Smith came in third place.
After singing earlier in the evening, Boyle, wearing a grey-blue, long sequined dress, thanked all her fans.
"I want to thank people for all the support they've given me," she said.
Asked if it was worth all the media pressure, she replied emphatically: "Well worth it!... I really feel at home on stage, I'm among friends."
Boyle put in a shaky performance of "Memory" in the show's semi-finals last weekend, singing occasionally out of tune and out of time, and some fans on YouTube had questioned whether she could handle the weight of expectations.
The British media had also reported some erratic behaviour over the past week, including how she had lost her temper in the foyer of the London hotel where she was staying prompting police to intervene.
Morgan said that she even considered quitting, describing her in his blog as a "frightened rabbit in headlights".
But his fellow judge Amanda Holden said after Saturday's performance: "I have never heard such powerful confident vocals."
Reports on Sunday suggested Boyle could make millions of pounds in the next year if she capitalised on her global success, with the News of the World saying one of the show's judges, music promoter Simon Cowell, had big plans.
"It's the biggest phenomenon I've ever seen out of any of my shows," Cowell told the newspaper, which suggested an album, a film of her life and a memoir were in the pipeline.
Asked about her plans on television after the show, Boyle said: "I hope to get an album out -- I'll just play it by ear."
She added: "What a journey -- unbelievable, and very humbling. Thank you for everything."
Hoards of fans had gathered in her hometown of Blackburn near Edinburgh to watch the final and support Boyle, and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond also congratulated the singer, saying she could "hold her head up high".
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After so much attention from the media and fans, finally it has all come to an end. Although Boyle lost during the finals, I believe this is just the beginning of the journey, not the end. Powerful vocals are always meant to be cherished and heard. :)
Awaiting her first album (if there would ever be).
Note : Addicted to Project Runaway now.
DEAR DIARY ;
I was about to blog what's on my mind until......
YUHAN COMES ONLINE TO TALK TO ME. He was so unusual, asking me about X. I think love is in the air again...but I'm more than happy to be the matchmaker. :)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Anyway, I was just wondering,
When we are kids we wished we were a little more grown up, When we are teens, we wished we remain youthful but given a bit more freedom, and then when we finally grown to where we want to, we wished we could be kids again...and when our mothers don't nag, sometimes, we wonder if they really do care....and when they do, we wished we didn't ever made that wish because we don't like to be nag. Aren't we all an irony?
I am wondering if you think so too.... Are you?
May 28, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Hannah Montana : You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home Lyrics
Songwriters: Johnson, Martin; Swift, Taylor;
[Verse 1:] You wake up. It's raining and it's Monday. Looks like one of those rough days. Time's UP! You're late again so get out the door. (Get out the door). Sometimes you feel like runnin'. Find a whole new life and you feel like jumpin'. Let go, get up and hit the dance floor. When the lights go down it's the ending of the show! And you're feeling like you got no place to go. Don't you know?
[Chorus:] You can change your hair, You can change your clothes. You can change your mind, It's just the way it goes. You can say goodbye and you can say hello. But you'll always find your way back home. You can change your style, You can change your jeans. You can learn to fly, And you can chase your dreams. You can laugh or cry, Like everybody knows. You'll always find your way back home.
Huh!
[Verse 2:] Your best friends Your little hometown. Waiting up wherever you go now You know that you can't always turn around Cause this world is big and it's crazy This girl is thinking a maybe. This life is what some people dream about Cause when I'm feeling down and I'm feelin' all alone I always got a place where I can go. Cause I know.
Yeah they know exactly who you are Where the real you is a superstar You know that it's never too far away.
You can change your hair, You can change your clothes. You can change your mind It's just the way it goes. You can say goodbye and you can say hello. But you'll always find your way back:
You can change your hair, You can change your clothes. You can change your mind It's just the way it goes. You can say goodbye and you can say hello. But you'll always find your way back home. You can change your style, You can change your jeans. You can learn to fly, You can chase your dreams, You can laugh or cry. Like everybody knows. You'll always find your way back home You'll always find your way back home
I love this song best because it really speak to my most utmost emotion inside my heart and I am always feeling so secure knowing that I have a physical shelter that I can run back too every single time.The song really makes a lot of sense. We can change so many thing about ourselves but one thing that we cannot change for sure is our home, our family and who really have that blood relations with ourselves. And I know no matter what season it is in my life, how good or bad things are, there's always a place filled with love, warmth and lots of embrace to welcome me into each time I go back.
There may be times we may do things that are wrong, walk the wrong path, choose the wrong decision but each time we have been there and done there, there are a group of people having their finger crossed praying that you'll be right again, somehow and when you do, their heart feels with so much glee ...more than their hearts can contain. Maybe its because I grew up in a family who loves, a family that always assures that why this song reach out to me so much. Knowing that my home is not just a place to sleep but also a home of confidantes really make me feel so much more secure and I got to say, I really grew up really well.
I know one day when I look back I would be so thankful that I had this very wonderful and beautiful home that loves which I can run back too, knowing that they are full of acceptance and are pleasing to always welcome me. The most important in life, that nothing can be used to be exchanged for is none other than my home.
It speaks of the growing up phrase of how one day you realize how much you grown and how much you experience and encountered yet still knowing there's a place where you can be simply true because it doesn't matter , you don't have to pretend and thats where you really are love for who you are. (:
"Catch HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE when it hits Singapore cinemas on 4 JUNE 2009!
DEAR DIARY ;
Note : The flu that is going around now is not called Swine Flu but H1N1.
The infected patient is apparently a 3rd year Business Management Student who have been to New York Business Study Mission. She went to visit a doctor because she felt unwell and have been confirmed to be infected with the H1N1 Virus.
But before you go into the red alert mode, feeling paranoid when you are outside, no worries. The 2 others whom returned with her are now quarantined and I believe in MOH's efficiency to source out the rest of the passengers on the plane, run a check on them and quarantine them.
In fact, I am just living as per normal. I believe Singapore is very ready to deal with the virus now that we had weeks of preparation already. :)
A day later on Thursday, 28 May 09 by Channel NewsAsia, Singapore's Health Minster responded by saying that "H1N1 no cause of alarm" to reassure the people. 'We had weeks to prepare' (Click for Article)
Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan said: "We know that sooner or later we will have our first case (of H1N1 flu) and now we do. I suppose we have been lucky —— we have now five weeks since the alert to prepare ourselves, as well as Singaporeans for this eventuality. So there should really be no cause for alarm.
“Especially in this case the patient has been most responsible and the GP is highly commendable. (The GP) made the right judgment —— calling 993 so that within six hours of (the patient’s) touchdown in Singapore, she was isolated in the hospital, so the risk of her causing a spread in Singapore should be very low."
Singaporeans are reminded to maintain high standards of personal hygiene. This means covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough, and washing your hand frequently with soap and water, especially after contact with respiratory secretions, for example, after sneezing and coughing.
For more information on Influenza A (H1N1—2009), you can access MOH’s website at www.moh.gov.sg, call MOH’s hotline at 1800—333 9999, or visit www.flu.gov.sg.
So do take care people and remember to visit the doctor if you are unwell!:)
May 27, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
If you are wondering whats on in the cinemas during June, here's something for you!
“I LOVE YOU, MAN”
DreamWorks Pictures Presents
A De Line Pictures Bernard Gayle Productions Montecito Pictures Company Production
A John Hamburg Movie
“I Love You, Man”
Executive Producers Ivan ReitmanTom Pollock
Jeffrey CliffordAndrew Haas Bill Johnson
Produced by Donald De LineJohn Hamburg
Story by Larry Levin
Screenplay by John Hamburg and Larry Levin
Directed by John Hamburg
Instead of the usual romantic films where you see boys chasing after girls and living happily after, it speaks about male bonding and friendship. After proposing to his girlfriend, Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) realize that unlike his fiancee, Zooey Rice (Rashida Jones), he doesn't have any close buddies to share the joy with OR to be his best man.This soon embarked him on a quest to look for a male friend who can serve as his Best Man during his wedding....He went on a series on " Man dates" and got accquainted with Sydney Fife (Jason Segel) whom clicked really well with him.
You may think that the story ends like that but no, you are so wrong! It's no happily ever after yet!
In the process of learning more of male bonding, Peter's relationship with Zooey becomes threatened and Peter would have to make some difficult choice.
The director of this show is John Hanburg ; the one who brought you - " Meet the Parents". He is also a renowned director and writer who produced outstanding works like - Meet the Fockers and Along came Polly.
I was still thinking that Wednesday would be great until....
I knew this is bad news man!
And I anxiously went to check my web mail ( school email) and saw : " PLEASE READ- Comment on the Mid Term report!" from Kok Keong ( our final year project adviser ) ; and the mail was sent with high importance with a whole chuck of essay for the comments section. Zzz!
I feel like killing myself for being so " SMART " . Why is it that my instinct is right at all the wrong timings!
Met up for FYP meeting in school @ 130PM and started to rework the assessment report from 235-430PM . Racked all the creative brain juices out and wasted a lot of brain cells in us. Thank goodness, it was all done up before 5PM which is also the deadline.
I dislike the word - Rework and I hope I would never have to rework again! Never!
P/S: But I enjoyed the companions of all the other girls (: Let's press on together!
May 26, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I brought Abbey out with me today and we had really a good time taking nice shots.
Abbey is actually rather fat for a camera but I love how comfortable it is in my hands. I wished that the film would never run out because I hate it when I have to load new box of film whenever the 10 inside finish! So troublesome!
Went over to eat with the cousins @ Manpuku( Okay, stop saying I'm a spoilt brat!) , met Leonard the dough nut coincidentally, and I regretted not fishing out my canon to take a picture with him. It has been so long since I last saw him you know!
Pictures up tomorrow ( if I am free) Good night. I am dead tired. I need to sleep to clear those eye bags.
P.S : Thank God for Wednesdays! :)
May 25, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Today is a very special day - It's the birthday of two of my dearly loved sister in Christ ;
There's this girl that I came to know better recently this year. My first impression of her was shy and quiet but SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE ; she was as loud, noisy , funny and adorable like us! We had a great time during SM/ST camp laughing at ourselves and our own internal joke.
It is always a joy being around her and I always loved the way she can easily take up a guitar and start strumming with us singing at the background. But I hope the next time we camp together, she won't laugh until she almost have an asthma attack! Heh! ;p
Happy Birthday Naomi.
May all your days be filled with so much joy and laughter. P/S : Know that I love you! :)
Praying that even though the road is long, your faith will not be shaken but will be even more rooted.
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And Maggie! She is so motherly! Haha! Compliment okay. She is always always there to care and encouraged and seeing her proceeding from a senior in my school to a stinter with Campus Crusade gives me so much joy! Her step of faith to go and serve God full time despites her earlier plan of being a wedding planner and what's not just showed all of us how deep is her love and trust in God.
Happy Birthday Mag!
May God give you the strength and wisdom that you need as you begin your journey as a stinter! :) We'll be cheering you on throughout and be witnesses to your graduation at Solead! :)
Last but not least, to all the SOLEAD GRADUATES last night...
" YAY, YOU HAVE ALL GRADUATED " The journey is long, but press on. It's all worth it!
DEAR DIARY ;
I know I haven't been blogging properly but I am really very tired.
Now that its the last year of my polytechnic life, things starts to pile up. I start to really wonder what I want to do when I graduate. And am dwelling on this issue for a rather long time already.
There are like so many jobs I want to try out, so many jobs I think are cool but then again, what am I really suitable for? If possible, I would like to go study again. I want to get a degree and then come out and work in whatever area. But then again, I am more than willing to hear what God has to tell me regarding this.
I believe that God's plans are more ideal than mine.
I promise a better update soon.
May 24, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I have decided to name this : Abbey It means " Gives Joy" and "Beautiful"
And I think it does both. :) It gives me joy to see smiles through the camera, and beautiful it is already.
May 23, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
" YOU WON'T OVERDOSE ON JOY "
So start, be happy now! :) Find reasons to smile about.
If you have no idea, let me help you out.
Reason 1 : You know Me! Reason 2 : We are friends! Reason 3 : Tomorrow will be better!
May 22, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I know I am very late in blogging this, but this was the "surprise" birthday for Pang Cheng , although I wished and wished and wished he would have it at Macs. I miss birthday parties at Macs. :(
Anyway, I guess he was a pretty much happy and blessed boy that day because nice, wonderful and lovely us took time off to go celebrate for him, surprise him and tried to make it as special as we could (right!).
Got him a chocolate cake from Miranda (quite a good bakery shop) , especially the egg tarts! ;p Upon closer look, the retard and the cake are of the same color sia! Time to use whitening cream already Pang Cheng, if not confirm next time you'll look like dark chocolate! Haha!
This is the way you eat your cake, eat your cake, eat your cake~~ The not very innovative way of eating - using chopsticks, because we have forgotten to get serviettes :/ But when you will halfway through the cake, you would realize how disgusting and unglam it is.
And you see, you see...the guys are on such a good term that they are feeding each other cake! So cute right! It was a moment not to be missed, thanks to my very skilled photo timing, we got the shot! ;p Speaking of which, I am so tempted to get myself a new camera * IT fair , please arrive faster! *
If you are wondering what he's doing, he's actually making a wish and the tallest standing candle actually plays the birthday song melody. Very loud and embarrassing! Tsk! :0 Because the place was air-conditioned, we had to cover the cake with our hands to prevent our cake candles from being blown out! :/ Cake shop auntie gave me a balloon when I purchased the cake but apparently I don't really know how to deal with it. Giam and the rest said that it was a bomb balloon..which means it would explode when you throw in on the ground, like bomb bags. All of us steered clear while Pang Cheng and Giam went on exploring on how to deal with it.
I was so afraid that it would explode because I hate loud noises!
But ya, in the end, the explosion didn't happened. Giam went to step on it till it explode. Very bad, because the explosion scared a few kids nearby!
Went to explore Tamp 1 together after that because some kuku ( I forgot who) claims that he haven't been there. We ended up playing at the arcade but I didn't get to play my basket ball game. So upset! I know I am upset because I can remember till now when its like 1month ago ( almost).
& the above photo was taken at the CCTV in the Disney shop. Cool right! Can you spot the 3 retards there?! Haha!
All in all, it was rather fun ; I think Pang Cheng enjoyed. I think he cried himself to bed that day because he was overly touched by his nice friends gestures and even more overwhelmed by our magic on him. (:
Fyi, that little imp turned 19 that day. So that makes him an older man already.
Cannot imagine them going into NS. P/S : Hope they go in @ all different times! (Fingers crossed)
DEAR DIARY ;
I am a happy girl today. (:
P/S : I finally went Tecman. (:
I enjoyed going to the National Library with the girls and I love it when I go out with the girls because we always, without fail, have fun and work hard at the same time.
& being able to just feel the overwhelmed happiness in Cheryl because she is so excited that we are going out together is contagious. Although we had to take a really long and tiring train journey to the library, I still love the whole journey process because I love the sceneries.
"The clouds very beautiful", I agree too you know Yvonne. (: Haha!
& I met my primary school friends earlier. I cannot even recognize her. ;x
P/S: The girls are priceless, always the best companion for every season. *wished Cheryl didn't have cats*
May 20, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
When I saw the Family Day Out Blogging Contest, I saw it as a good opportunity to win some attraction venue tickets for the family to go and bond together.
Taken during Chinese New Year.
Taken during Mom's Auntie's birthday.
It has been a long while since the family went out together. While it is common to have a whole big gathering with the cousins, aunties and uncles, it was really rare for the family to go out and spend time together to the extent that sometimes I wonder if I really know them the way I think I should as a daughter or a sister.
Taken at our Batam Trip (without my brother)
Taken at Grand dad's place
Ever since my brother got into secondary school, we haven't been on a holiday together. It has always been just my parents and me that at times it would really feel as though I was the only child. I know people would say that that is a good thing but then again, it isn't really because I LOVE MY BROTHER OKAY!
Anyway, since I haven't been spending time with my brother I thought it was better if I asked him where he would like to go so that IF I win, he would tag along and not give some excuses saying that "the place isn't his cup of tea" Heh! ;p And he told me " Singapore Flyer, Singapore Flyer lah!"
I wished for a day specially set aside for the family and the 3 others that I have thought of already.If I win, I would bring my family (that would be 4 of us), my grand dad, my eldest aunt and Gideon.
I even have the day's program dreamt out already!!!!
During the day, we would sleep in till a little later since we are always burnt out during most of the days with work and school. We could watch a little television drama or go for some morning exercise together. My last excerise time with the family was when I was in Secondary 1 which is like 7 years ago and I really missed it. As much as I could bug, time just wouldn't work for us. We could book the badminton court and go for a game together, and compete in groups. My grand dad can join us too (don't play play, he's fit for his age!)
My Grand dad and Me! Told you he is still very fit already. Never bluff you right!
Singapore Marriott Hotel
Then in the afternoon, we could go for some cozy wonderful lunch buffet at Marriott Hotel with ample time for us to share with each other of our burdens or just simply stuffs that we want to. Maybe it was because we were young in the past, so our parents do not tell us much about their problems. But now that we are like 16 and 19 respectively, I believe that we are old enough to help share some burdens off their back. Even if we cannot help them, at least we can keep them in prayer and be there for them. So for the family day, I wished that the family would be able to find a conducive place for lunch preferably buffet, so that we can eat and talk for a long time and share with each other stuffs that we usually don't and be really open about everything.
Someone in my previous church once told me that " A harmonious family is a family is one that is honest and open " and I live by that.
Taken by VS IT HUB-2005
In the late afternoon, I can imagine us walking down the esplanade taking family photos, couple photos and sibling shoots. I can imagine us bring our grandpa along and although his dialect isn't exactly what we could converse fluently with, I can still see all of us sitting at the Starbucks sipping iced chocolate and latte or munching on brownies and enjoy the beauty of Singapore together and the breeze. And if we are lucky enough, manage to get a picture with grand dad. * Grand dad is quite particular about taking pictures. Maybe it those old people thoughts *
When its late evening, we would all be eagerly queuing up, scanning our bags and anticipating our ride on the Singapore Flyer, geared with our cameras and thinking up of poses to take photos. I can imagine us with big wide grin smiling at the beauties of God's creations together and then ending the day with dinner at Popeyes (dad's favorite!).
And if everyone is not tired and still feeling very active and awake, we would ride down to the nearest cinema to catch a movie before supper and then home sweet home.
To remember this wonderful day for the rest of our lifetime we would pose for a group picture, send it for developing and frame it up to be hang on the wall somewhere in the house and maybe one day when we were older, few years down the road we would be able to still admire the picture and say " Wow, I was so glad we did that." and then keep having family gatherings and bonding sessions for the years to come because we enjoyed the one that we had before.
Although the whole day event planned out may seem simple and not that costly or like a big thing at all, I guess its the companion that matters the most and not the price we paying for the day. Like the song goes.."Money can't buy happiness..." Ultimately, its all their smiles that matters. By then I believed all the tiredness will slowly be evaded out while happiness seeps in to remain.
NOW THAT I HAVE DREAMT OF IT, I CANNOT WAIT FOR IT TO HAPPEN!!!:):):) I cannot imagine for these to happen BUT I believe in miracles and I believe that I can make it happen somehow! :) And I know it would feel incredible and be a whole new indescribable experience that is shared.
Wishing all of you out that a very blessed family filled with more joy than the heart can contain. (: This would have to be life's simple pleasure! Priceless!
“Start planning for your own Family Day Out on 30 May 2009! Visit www.nfc.sg!”
DEAR DIARY ;
I was on the bus when I got attracted to a little boy's conversation with some Temasek Junior College students.
B =Boy X = Students
X : Glenn, want to eat some sweets? B : But my mother say I cannot take sweets from strangers......nevermind lah, I have one. X : One only ah, cannot too much B : OK.
After 5 minutes ;
B: Can I have one more?
Is this childlike innocence? Does this means that the parent's nagging approach doesn't work anymore?
May 17, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I feel as though I am missing out a lot.
Now that things get so hectic, I'm starting to miss the familiar routines and the familiar people.
Ever since school started, I don't think I had a single proper meals with the girls. We are all busy with our worksheets and presentations that we don't even have time to sit down and chat or have lunch properly unless there's FYP meeting.
I'm starting to dislike this type of lifestyle but I know I must endure, endure and endure!
I'm sorry if I have been distant with all of you.
May 15, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
In case you all cannot find me/ I never reply you sms/ I don't reply emails/ I am just not bothered, I am busy with the above. My time have been so compressed that I get very irritated even by the slightest things .
AYG is already taking up a lot of my time. I foresee the disappearance of my wonderful weekends in exchange of long boring briefings/meetings. * AYG : Asian Youth Games.
Goodnight.
May 14, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
As I alighted from the bus, I heard this familiar melody that I seemed to hear before....
I walked nearer and nearer to where the melody was from and spotted the blind busker playing his harmonica. Although he didn't had any facial expression on his face, I heard joy from the melody.
The blind busker had been there for a long time, but each time I was near the place he was at, I was either busy doing something else or hurrying to get to another place..or maybe simply just tired that I heard nothing just wanting to reach home early.
I stood there for quite a while just to listen, and I realize how many time I was in a hurry that I did not stop to enjoy a minute of the beautiful melody..a melody that is now a part of my memory.
Thank God for beautiful music !
May 11, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I was happily in school thinking of how I have done so much work that I can officially rest on the weekends. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of having rest time and enjoyment time after so long.
But all hopes were tarnished when I spotted this in my student mail - AYG (5 assignments to be completed) and the deadlines. I feel like screaming. My weekends just flew pass in my sight. I cannot do anything but shrug my shoulders and bury myself under countless research again.
Pictures up soon when I got the time to sit down and sort them out.
P/S : My mind just waved the white flag.
DEAR DIARY ;
I am drained out,
completely tired and yearning for a break. Even if its just an hour of 'me' time, I would love to have it too.
Sometimes, things gets so packed that I cannot help it but sigh. Even though I know in the end everything will pass but the moment now is just so unbearable. I have deadlines everywhere that I cannot catch up with. I have lots of things to prepare but have not.
If I have an extra 4 hours, do you think that would have made a difference?
Or would it be so only when all of RP kids surrender in desperate need of rest and sleep?
I am no superwoman, and neither am I a wondergirl. There's a limit to how much I can do yet now I know its been stretch to release the potential, yet there's this part of me screaming every single moment to go enjoy myself, neglect work and party away.
I know next year things would be so much better. Give me a break please.
DEAR DIARY ;
My class is like a bitch zone now. Really, Extremely bitchy. We would most probably be extremely suitable for either tabloids or bitching magazine. The magazines will surely sell considering the number of people now joining in the group.
Even though I sit quite a distance away, I can still hear the endless inside jokes.
The funny thing is the way the laugh, seriously contagious. And the way the describe things in their own words, I think I am so going to miss them next year.
P/S : For all the Combos we ever had in class.
May 8, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Sometimes, we do not meet the people we want to meet.
Loving someone is a tedious thing. I am very tired of it.
Tired of loving, yet it says " Love your neighbor as yourself " I don't know how I am going do it, but I know I can always draw strength from the one above.
May 6, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Before I forget, today is my brother's birthday. so yes, Happy Blessed 16th.
I thank God for you although we always quarrel and fight and whats not. the typical things that sibling does, we have done it all.
But it made me realize too that its only you who have seen who I really am...I can be as unglam and as fat as I want in front of you and don't bother and I can cry like a baby and whine without worrying. I just want to say thank you for being a part of my life (although sometimes you have been terrible). I enjoy simple moments of chit chats with you, mini pillow fights, or even watching you hardworkingly burning midnight oil. I enjoyed your companion, I enjoy having you in my midst so that I would never be alone. I love it when you speak your rare words of concerns.
You are now 16th, years flew by just like that. You no longer need me to help you pack your bag, or to remind you or stuffs...you are so independent now that I don't know how to help. You have passion for your aspirations and I've seen you working towards it..I'm proud of you, truly am although deep down I wished you could take those time to draw nearer to God, to let God make a difference.
I just want to say, you've made a difference in my life (and hopefully, I have made a difference in yours too). I know we aren't from a very affectionate family with our words or hugs...but I really love you. truly do.
all the best for your O levels and thank you for shining so brightly.
given a choice again, I would still want you in my life. You have been awesome....and I look forward to seeing how God is going to use you for his kingdom sake in time to come. Hope you would realize that the most beautiful things that you've have done are not the things for your glory but God's glory.
DEAR DIARY ;
At certain point in life, we may need someone to tell us " WAKE UP YOUR IDEA."
We may think we make sense out of everything but in actual fact, we are only looking at one side of the coin. These nights have been horribly filled with a lot of thinking(s).
I don't like such nights but I know it is so inevitable. Maybe I need someone who can just shake me up from my dream at certain point of time like (the above picture).
Let me have enough sleep please. I don't like eye bags. I want to look okay for the SOLEAD HIGHER and take a lot of pictures with both jin cheng and zhi qiang! :) ......and of course, the lovely crusaders.
I cannot believe this is my final year already. :(
May 4, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
There are things I rather not say on world wide web.
But one thing that is definite is : I am unreasonable. Very.
And its upsetting me somehow. I hate it when you all are busy. Really. Heartfelt.
DEAR DIARY ;
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAMIL My dear SR brother!
I don't know if you read this, but happy 20th! YOU THIS OLD MAN!!! :)
* points at you and laugh* *run away*
May 3, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
As much as I love my class mates and facilitators, I had to literally drag myself to school today. I just feel very tired, and the first week of school have been piling up an invisible high amount of stress already.
I am tired of FYP meetings, of staying back in school every now and then to do research and even of just returning home only at 10PM. What happen to early bed time and lesser eye bags?
The only time I find myself willing to stay back is for LM(s) and crusade. Other than that, I wished I was home by 7PM. I won't say that school life is horrendous, I can only comment that this new RP system is not working. The stress level is higher and workload heavier. :(
I am having serious Monday Blues problem. And every once in a while , I wished it was holidays. I miss lazing on my bed till noon and watching TV till wee morning. I miss watching 100% entertainment and some other random afternoon movies. Now its laptop and me...till 30th May.
One more thing ; I hate the temperature taking exercise.
P/S : Do you all have Monday blues too?!
DEAR DIARY ;
I have a love and hate relationship with weddings.
I love the beautiful occasion for its significance. I hate weddings because I got to rack my brains on what to wear.
I took 2 hours to decide on a White dress , Black heels, Victoria Secret Perfume & Light day make up. (:
CONGRATULATIONS TO IRENE AND QING WEN!
May 1, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Enjoy the pictures.
I guess this would keep you all entertained for quite a while. :)
All credits goes to : Zheng Ge Ping! (Thank you very much)
With love.
More coming up!
DEAR DIARY ;
My heart is filled with so much Joy.
I have been taught so much these weeks that I can't help but grin from ear to ear.
April 27, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
HAPPY BLESSED 19th , CHIN JOON KIAT!
P.S: Older, and hopefully wiser okay!
DEAR DIARY ;
I am very 'into' Stars Award and I am kind of disappointed with the one this year. :( Anyway, this is my take on ways to secure an award. (if you really want to/desperate for it/just need one to keep going in the media industry)
Disclaimer : Please take it with a pinch of salt okay.
HOW TO SECURE AN AWARD :
1.) Go for roles with scenes that most people don't want. Example : Rape scenes Joanne Peh did just that at The little Nyonya and she secured a Best Actress and Top 10 Award. It was really her night yesterday although I still thought that perhaps someone else deserved it more.
2.) Go for sickly people roles. Example: Chen Han Wei He took on the role of a person inflicted with Aids, lots of sad scenes, crying scene and happy ending in the end. And he went home a happy man last night with the Top10 award. With a very annoying repeated thank you speech of " 等我，不要那麽快做神仙". -.-
And sick people don't have to say their lines well, they can stammer... and it would be considered good.
3.) Go for these pretty boys role. Wait, I correct myself ...that is if you are handsome/pretty enough okay. If people comment that you look like Steven Lim, I advice you to go for comedy roles instead. Example : Dai Yang Tian He acted in the little nyonya (which was already a big hooha show), and he got a pretty good role, plus he's pretty good looking so therefore he scored. He went home with a Best newcomer award, and I'm like whatever! Other newcomers deserved better.
And lastly to secure a award, GO FOR GOOD DRAMAS. Like apparently the little nyonya (which is good due to the promotions leading to popularity.) Like how can a show that can have different ending be good. you must be kidding. The script writer must be kidding. Everyone in mediacorp must be kidding.
And there's what? A peranakan ball muscial coming up. Wow. Foreigners amazed, when singaporeans aren't. That's something new.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
April 24, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I don't want to owe this post for 3 months, so here goes.
This is W45F 's gathering and a really awaited gathering. Thank you Yu Han and Eileen for planning.
There will definitely be changes around, but I'm glad our friendship remains. Had a fun day out at West Coast, although our sea view were replaced with cargo view. Haha! And our cycling ended up with Poker games and chit chats. But at least we managed to catch up in a way or another.
Glad to see almost all of the Kukus . It has been really a long time.
I enjoyed myself. Love you people!
DEAR DIARY ;
I was waiting for a cab today.
Even after 30minutes, there was no cab in sight. Then I happen to see this young man, in an army police uniform waiting for a cab after me. He looked as though he was in a rush.
I didn't mean to eavesdrop. He just talked too loudly. Through his conversation, I manage to squeeze out information that : He is late and he has to book in. If he fails to reach on time, he has to be punished. He alighted at the wrong stop.
So, since I wasn't in so much of a rush, I initially wanted to give up my cab to him so that he can be spared the punishment and can reach his camp on time. Besides, people serving the army are worth respecting what!
Before I could approach him, another call came. And he was spewing vulgarities all the way, cursing everything..including the taxis on the other side of the road who failed to see him. But it wasn't their fault what! So feeling disgusted and annoyed, I decided not to give up my cab.
I feel so disgusted that someone in an army uniform and being educated can be so disrespectful. I feel so ashamed to know that even as Singapore progress to be an educated city, there are still people like that around. If I am a foreigner, I would have had a bad impression on Singapore.
Tsk!
DEAR DIARY ;
Finally, its Friday already!
I have handed up my Media Assessment Test. The moment I handed it up to Winnie ( my facilitator of the day) I feel so relieved! Like weights off my shoulders abruptly...and I am the least worried over the results because I guess it doesn't really matter now. I really really did my best chionging in the library till like going 9pm, reading books, researching and even checked, double checked it before I actually handed up.
I am so pleased that its finally over.
I hope there's no more of these. I really think once is enough!
Hello world, I'm over and done with! winkwink/
April 23, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Media Assessment Test Part 4.
I have mention this for more than a million times. Tomorrow would be the day that I can let out a sigh of relief because its deadline..and I am really looking forward. This assessment test has been quite a drag, and I am really not use to RP using papers. (What happens to us going green, huh?)
I sit near a table at the end of the library, it is supposed to be a rather quiet spot. But for some unknown reasons, the library is rather filled up, and with people , there are noises. My guess would be that it is just the start of school, thus the enthusiasm .. I am so sure it would die off in time to come.
Okay, this would be the update. I have to get back to do my reflection journal.
I am looking forward to weekends.
P/S : Give me some encouragements. P/S: I am glad Felix came to visit today, it really made my day. P/S: I don't think Shawn Chen is hot. I saw him in school and he looks so next door.
April 22, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Media Assignment Test is horrible!
It is costing me late nights, heavier eye bags and lack of rest! :( Now my buttocks hurts from stilling too still for too long and the bad news is, I am not done. I think I am going to be very dead on Friday morning. :(
FYP meeting tomorrow. Zzz. I hope Friday will fly here soon.
April 21, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I am very busy, I know I shouldn't be blogging but...
its the birthday of a dear friend, and I have done this for quite some time ... so here goes :
" HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY ONG PANG CHENG"
You said 7 is a lucky number to wish someone, so I've wished you 7 times already on the video. You are now 19th! , older and hopefully a lot more wiser. May you always be overflowing with thankfulness for what life has to bring for you.
Hope we like the pre-celebrated birthday, and enjoy yourself on the day itself! (: Have a smashing birthday!
God bless.
Your very nice friend, Deb! (:
April 20, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
" You all will be given a Media Assessment Test. The deadline for the test is on this coming Friday"
But I cannot think of how I want to do it. My mind is in a total blank.
P/S : This is just the 1st day of School.
April 19, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I am so right when I said CCC digs music and words. My laptops always lags when I enter any of the blogs due to the buffering of the music.
School's reopening tomorrow and this is going to be my last year. After looking through the freshmen photos (and being reminded of mine) I feel a little sad that we have 32 weeks left only to be together, together, forever. That's seriously a very short period of time!
I'm sorry I didn't do enough to get to know you people better but I believe 32 weeks is sufficient enough for me to do better. I am so excited to know that we would have a CCC Alumni. I am so proud to be in the pioneer batch, because I have super fun/joyful/hilarious classmates/course mates.
Looking forward to making this last year, an amazing one. (: 3 cheers for CCC - Hip Hip Hooray!
So for now, new start. "Hi, I am Deborah" "Shall we be friends?"
April 18, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Coming home early was a wise decision.
I had time to spend with my brother. He was snacking on my chips when I came home and he gave me the super amused look when I entered the room screaming "HELLO I AM HOME" at the top of my voice because its so not me. I would usually first snatch the chips.
Then followed by a series of funny things we do. I think Stephen Chow influenced us a lot. We are like imitations of him now and then that I think the parents cannot stand it anymore.
We were in such a good mood that we even web cam together for my cousin. And this don't always happen...because I don't always like to let him use my laptop. He don't take care of things! This was also one of the rarest time I've seen my brother playing around in an amusing manner.
We were having so much fun while pillow fighting that we split a coke on the floor. My dear brother was blamed because he held on the pillow. Haha! And amazingly we didn't argued about whose fault it was but cleared it up together.
Before he slept I went over.. and said " I love you , Godwin" And he gave me a look before saying " Lick my ass" and we started laughing again.
What a night!((:
DEAR DIARY ;
I mentioned earlier that I was anticipating May ❤
Revealing three weeks of excitement first :
First Week
Anticipating the baby
Doctors mentioned that the baby would be due around the first week of May. I am really looking forward to this baby. My heart always feel amaze when I see a new life delivered to earth. I'm sure the baby would add much joy to the family. (:
May 1 - Labor Day Visitation.
This is something our church started last year. I love to name it "May Day Operation". Sounds cool right (: Last year turnout was awesome, I hope this year will be the same or better. Anyway, last year, I mentioned visiting an old lady that had such an impact on me..she passed away. Thank God I was able to hear her share and shake her hands.
May 2nd - Irene and Qingwen's Wedding
Another thing I am looking forward too. Weddings are beautiful occasions, being invited to go there and soak up the atmosphere makes me feel so excited. I always have a secret love for wedding vows and I love it when the wedding gown brushes against the red carpet.
2nd Week
May 6th - My brother's birthday
Actually I don't really anticipate this..but the thought of my brother growing up again brings me overwhelming emotions. He is now no longer the baby that I have to baby sit at home for and has slowly become one of my closest friend when he is feeling normal. (: I enjoyed seeing his transition from a baby to a boy...and hopefully when he becomes a man and being a part of it (: He's 16 soon! Time flies.
May 8th, 9th - Sunday School Teacher Retreat
The topic for this for single woman I think...(we only have one male in the teacher's group). And Fel, Xuan and Ping jie will be there so it should be quite fun @ downtown east. Maybe we can "fellowship" again at night or go do some manicures together. :D Like leader's retreat last month!
May 13th - I'm not saying
Mother's Day
My cousin in law upgrade to be a mother for the first year, so I believe there will be a celebration for all the mummies together...and I'm looking forward to get together and lots of good food. Promise lots of pictures as well! Let me count : 4 mummies. :D
Then on April I would have:
20th to 22nd - Recruitment. (this is so exciting)
20th- CCC briefing
25th- Surprise!
27th- Freshmen Welcome Tea
29th- TP Freshmen Welcome Tea
and lots of FYP meetings. collecting of my online orders. arranging meet ups with people.
and busy feeling happy that I'm busy. ((:
April 17, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I am so upset that UNIQLO doesn't carry my size for the design I want.
I was so in love with the design that I opt to get the kids version. But because the fitting room formed a long queue and I am a lazy and impatient person, I decided to trust my own eyes. I look at the shirt and believe I will fit and bought it!
So I am very thankful that I can fit into Kids version, Size 150! :) I love the colors of the tee-shirts but I still seriously think that UNIQLO is very overrated.
DEAR DIARY ;
I conclude that Saturdays without band makes me feel incomplete.
Although I would love to be able to sleep in on Saturdays, have a bit more time to myself before I head out to church, I still feel a bit weird. It has been 3 months and I have still yet to be accustom to the new changes around.
Is it because it has been routine for years? Or is it because I am not flexible to change?
Whatever it is, I still cannot help but steal glances occasionally at my clock, hoping that the time would tick away faster.
I'm looking forward to May. (:
April 16, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
UPDATE :
First Post:
After I read this on my retarded friend blog, I am so inspired to write my own too.
I believe everyone would have their own fair share of silly aspirations..but these are also the things that keeps us going.
When I was in Pre-School and Kindergarten, I wanted to be a fairy or Cinderella in the modern world. This is so because my pre-school teacher at Tumble Tots and PAP told me a lot of stories and I really love the happy ending. I lived in my own world believing that a prince charming exist and would sweep me off my feet when the time is right. I only realize that this is so not going to happen when I was Primary 3.
Then when I was in Primary school where things were still innocent, I wanted to be a teacher. At that time, being a teacher was a very prestigious job. But that thought ended when one of my teacher commented that I was as stupid as a pig. From that moment on, I dislike curly hair teachers and amazingly she was the only curly hair teacher I ever had up till now. Then I wanted to be a Principal because I want to sack off such teachers and had a very impressive vision for students to attain the best.
But then again, there was once I was caught for something I don't remember and had to stand in front of the office for 2 hours..and my principal just listened to one side of the story and gave me a Beta form. ( A Beta form is something to record misbehavior) Then I wanted to be the highest rank person in MOE. I wanted to kick off all these unreasonable educators that are harming the society.
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As I went on to secondary school life, I got addicted to the books in the library and aspire to be a bestselling novel writer/ inspirational speaker, wishing that I would never get writer's block. But then , the idea faded away quickly as it came.
Then I wanted to be a song-writer. I hope some leading artiste would sing the songs I penned. Therefore, I always sit near the piano trying to find inspirations that obviously doesn't work. Then I realize I didn't really like Mando-pop because its all about love, break up and etc. No meaning!
At a certain point of time, I admire the more popular people in school and I aspire to be popular/ 2nd Bill Gates. No specific job scope but just to let people know that actually I exist. Then I realize it isn't important because those that matters already knew of my existence...and those that don't, they don't matter too.
Credits : Photographer4all
Being a prefect, I got to go for many events, and thus got acquainted to Dickson, our school photographer.I started meddling with DSLR and my love for capturing images through my eyes began...and I wanted to be a wedding photographer or be a wedding planner when I grow up because I love happy occasion.
And after O levels, while Pang Cheng told me of his aspirations to set up a business, I aspire to hold a leading position in Marketing in his company but I so think this is so not going to happen already. If you see what he has written in the picture above. So fickle minded. :(
Credits: Wallcoo.net
I even dream of myself having an office job, 9-5, happy family and nice car to drive. -
credits : reubenbrands.com
Now that I am in Polytechnic...of course I go for things in my course. But that are simply too many to choose. At first I wanted to be Journalist, but after the internship, I think its really too hectic and simply not be. Besides, I don't like people to swear at me.
Then I thought of advertising, but then again..this industry is not really big either. So I gave up the idea after 2 months. It was the shortest aspiration I ever had.
At a certain month, we had some Deejay recruitment and I thought of going because I want to meet those artiste and famous people at my workplace now and then. I think I told Pang Cheng before. But because I fear too much and I figure I won't really like the timings and the way the job is expose to the public... I had some doubts.
A few months before, as I figure out what courses to choose, I thought of becoming a PR therefore I opt to major in it. I don't have any doubts about this now but I am not sure about it though. I cannot see myself in that job just yet.
And before the Holidays, when I got called from SMRT, I thought HR was rather good. But after working I realized I am so wrong and I gave up that idea after a month. HR is bad! :(
Then I have also thought of going into full time ministry in the campus but I haven't heard anything till now so yup, that is something on hold.
Credits: london.gov.uk
But one idea that I had and lingered for the longest time is that I want a job that mingles with children and youth. I don't know what I am looking at just yet but I believe God has his plans. :D I want a job that I love and will be happy doing.
Credits: blingcheese.com
I want to be a TAITAI. Mahjong's, High Tea and Parties. -
I used to think that we need cool jobs to have cool friends. But now I realized that I'm cool because all my friends are. (:
See..my cool friends :
What's your silly aspiration? Share one with me leh!
P/S : I still wish I could drive. I hate the wait for transports. P/S: Maybe I should be a actress, then I can do all I aspire to be. (:
DEAR DIARY ;
WHY IS MY BROTHER NOT HOME YET?!!! WHY IS MY BROTHER NOT HOME YET?!!! WHY IS MY BROTHER NOT HOME YET?!!!
I really need to rant. I can feel smoke coming out of my head right now.
If there's one thing that I really dislike , it is people meddling with my study table...even if its messy. No matter what condition the table is, I would find the stuffs I want really quickly. I have zero tolerance for people who meddles with my stuffs (which is one bad temper I must change).
This morning, I place a cheque under my laptop together with a few unopened letters. When my parents got home, I wanted to pass them their letters but HORROR!!!! Everything is gone.
After search for 1/2hour, I decided to ask my maid about it...and SHE SAID SHE THREW IT AT THE RECYCLE PLASTIC!!! Thank God the Resident Corner is just 3 minutes away and I got the letters back.
I have said 100000times that I DON'T LIKE PEOPLE TO TOUCH MY STUDY TABLE. Mom claims that the maid isn't able to read English thats why she threw it away...but thing is :
1.) I've told her not to touch my study table already when she first came. And for 3 months she didn't , why so now? 2.) How can someone throw away something when she doesn't know what is it? 3.) The letters are unopened.
Okay, I just need to cool down and relax. I hope my locker wasn't so small so that I can store more stuffs.
April 15, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I set my alarm at 8am yesterday, hoping that I'll be up early so that I can get a blog post up, take my own sweet time to do the mandatory and watch some television to relax before the mock driving test.
Ever since I knew I had to do the test today by hook or by crook, I've been feeling extremely nervous and excited at the same time. I always love mock exams - it gives off the same pressure but there's going to be second chance (the real test).
I woke up feel jittery, so afraid of the outcome later.....
DEAR DIARY ;
I feel like munching on LAYS,
play some movies and watch it through the night!
BUT IT'S 11:30PM NOW! WHERE CAN I FIND A DVD SHOP?! :(:(
No wonder my driving instructor like to say I "欠扁" He calls me the "欠扁 QUEEN". I always do weird things at weird time.
PS : Mock driving test tomorrow. PS : Sniper. I wanna watch Sniper. I still love Edison.
April 13, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
It is definitely once in a blue moon that my dad would enter NTUC to do marketing. And I just had to capture down this rare moment that makes me feel so blessed.
And the buying, washing and cooking of this dish requires the combined efforts of both the mom and the dad. All I have to do is to eat, which is pretty much in my favor. (:
I just had to give such an expressions because my dad took me on rounds and my sandals decided to give way at the exact moment when I was feel irritated due to the long wait. NTUC isn't exactly a very nice place to shop in either. I don't like to squeeze with the crowds.
Here's dear dad trying to make a choice. If its me, I would just grab...but dad actually took the effort to stand there to choose carefully to ensure that the crab is a good one (tasty in this context). He took 15 minutes just to make a choice.
When I eat the crab, I'm reminded of his effort. HAHA! :D
Oh and you all see the plastic he's holding. I didn't know they had different plastics for crabs. Initially I took the normal thin plastic that you would see commonly at NTUC but dad says that is too thin, the crab has sharp points. After some time of discussing and all, WE SAW THE BIG PLASTIC RIGHT BESIDE SPECIALLY FOR THE CRAB! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I cannot help but really laugh out loud at that time.
Then being kaypoh Singaporeans, a group of people walked over trying to see what's so interesting.
Mom cooked the crab for us at home. In my memory, my dad cook the best crabs...but my mom...HAHA. I have some doubts. And I had even more doubts after our conversation....
D: Mommy you sure you know? M: Ya, I thought of how to cook it when I sleep D: HUH! -,- SLEEP ALSO CAN GET IDEA ON HOW TO COOK CRAB AH! :0
The end product.
Really not bad leh!
Maybe next time if I got a lot to think about, I would guess go to sleep and I would know the answers. Sounds like some show from TVB. Next time when my mother sleep I will tell her what I want to eat so that she will dream of how to cook it... then I can eat.
Here's my mother loyal supporter. No matter what she cooks, my dad will just show this...
"Thumbs up" This is why my mother is so motivated to cook and explore cookery. She got someone to eat for her!!!!!
I love my dad for being like this! Family bliss!
WAIT, and that is not all...... apart from the crab that he got us once in a blue moon, HE GOT ME A PAIR OF FLATS TOO YOU KNOW.
My dad seldom buys such stuff for me. AND HE KNOWS MY FEET SIZE, SO AMAZING.
When I got the flats, I was so excited that I send my mom this message:
Dad got me new flats *winks*.
And to make sure no one hinted him my size, I asked him in the car when he picked me up. D: You know my feet size Dad: *Irritated look* 4 lah!
When my dad does stuffs like that, I feel so loved.
I found out today that my dad knows me even when I think he doesn't.
PS: 4 is a dangerous size. Sometimes, its too big. I have to remind my dad to get me 3 and a half next time if there is.
:D:D:D
April 12, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
My grandfather. Everybody...waves your pom pom and say with me " welcome, aloha, bonjour, hello!" He is a very shy man and the most adorable man of the family.
I don't think I ever had his picture up before because he don't really like taking photos. But here's one, freshly out from the camera (:
I love my grandfather.
I love being retarded. I love me.
and I love God.
What about you?
Label : Grand-dad.
DEAR DIARY ;
SCHOOL'S REOPENING SOON!! (No~~~~)
I want to go back to school because there will be 'LM(s)', Vanessa & group AND there will be Yvonne, Cheryl and Germain. Everyday will be so exciting because there will be so many different things for us to laugh about and go crazy. But seriously, no more lollipop okay!
I don't feel like going back to school because I'm lazy and my brains refused to study.
Plus, I am so in love with rotting at home now OR just occasionally going out to get some stuffs, do shopping, spend some me time alone.
I hope Patrick will be teaching me again. Then someone will remind me through emails and lessons to drink lots of water and rest well and add some laughing gags to the class by addressing us as 'krass'. Heh! :D
I want and don't want to go back to school. I'm ironic like that..and I'm pretty sure you all are too! :p
April 9, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I AM JUST TOO LAZY TO BLOG.
& I am very addicted to my [ Royal Embroidery Workshop ].
In one of the scene, the main female lead was in a lost situation - her husband died, sister hated her, family in lots of trouble and issues...and she said "爸爸， 你在天上看到我嗎？請你告訴我下一步該怎樣走。"
Sometimes, we are so lost that we forgot that God is there, and he oversees everything. All he ask from us, is that little faith that we have in him
((:
April 5, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Hi, my name is 餓鬼.
Nice to meet you.
It's feel so bad to be looking at food when your stomach is rumbling to be fed. And the worse part is, you've to wait an hour for food. Therefore today, I am not me, I am 餓鬼.
Food samples will do too. (;
/shake heads. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE 3 MEALS A DAY? I had only 1 today. Oh man!
April 3, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Accompanied my Aunt for her doctor's appointment today at CGH.
It's one of the few times I heard my Aunt voice out her worries and fears of being at the doctors. I'd never knew that visiting the doctor can be so scary especially when you are older. And it was one of those times, I really stop and take a close look at her to realize how much older she have grown.
For today, she had to undergo a treadmill test to see if her heart is functioning fine and I guess that was one of her burden because she had complain of pain at the heart area earlier this year. And then we had to wait for a what-seem-forever, 90 minutes before the doctor come over to read the result.
Although the wait was a little unbearable considering the fact that we are both impatient, it was a fine time spent chatting and listening...and it was the first time ever that I poured out some "burdens" that I had inside of me to her.
I miss those time I get to cling on to her like a teddy bear when I sleep and when I always ask her " 大姨, I'm your favorite right? " Sometimes, I still need that bit of assurance. And obviously I miss squeezing near dear Priscilla and telling her everything that is being bottled up. It's been long since I've done that.
I miss being that small girl. And I'm scared of the doctors. I hate it when they bring bad news.
But thank God, all is fine. My Aunt doesn't have to go back for checkup at the hospital anymore. Praying that my Uncle diabetes will be well under control as well. It must feel very bad to be sick. :( Yet all I can do for them is providing them with company as they visit the doctor.
I am limited. :(
April 2, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I believe there are 2 kind of people in this world,
The first - People who take your word as it is.
And the second - People who add words to your words. Or people who attached your name to things you never mention before because they know its bad news.
And I am very annoyed with the latter. Sometimes, I hear things like XXX says you say XXX this not good. When the actual fact is , I didn't even.
But then again, I'm so tired of feeling angry over such issues that will occur time and time again. If people love to use my name to express their opinion and the other party is naive enough to believe, then what am I to say.
Life isn't about just about what you want to do/ what you like to do. The people around you plays a major part of everything as well. As much as I don't wish to trust people that much, I know that a certain percentage of trust still have to be there to be friends.
Can I just ask for people to not be naive. If I don't like you, I'll tell you straight at your face. You won't have to hear from a third party, that I can promise you.
DEAR DIARY ;
I don't understand -
1.) Why Pang Cheng is so rude these days. Sometimes, it pretty much gets on my nerve.
2.) Why my brother love to charge his phone for 5 mins, take it away..and charge it for 5 mins again in the morning. Isn't it worse that manner?
3.) Why the only reason for everything is " because you are a girl "
Good night
April 1, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Yesterday was April Fool but apparently it's not as much celebrated as it was before. This is because, its already the 21st century, who needs to play tricks on others on just the 1st of April.
But what I don't understand is...if there is a need to wish people a Happy April's Fool Day over SMS? It's not even any special occasion that needs so much publicity nor be celebrated for. However, I doubt the public thinks alike because I've received countless such Enjoy your April Fool Day messages that I got to mass delete it.
When I came home, one of the most irritating yet lovable at the same time brother of mine, was still very into the tricks thing because everyone in his school has been doing it! Zzz. So much for gifted students, they are pretty much like average teens when it come to these.
My brother's trick was very amateur so you can guess how "badly" we were tricked. Other than his "your money drop" , there aren't any worth mentioning.
Are we just that bored ? P.S : HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIH CHIANG!
March 31, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
If there's an competition that challenges the amount of time you can do without your phone, I can win it hands down.
Wait.... I'm not being overly proud or anything but it's proven. You can interview all the people around me and receive a long record of complaints of me not answering their phone/ replying their messages. I'm just plain lazy to keep using the phone.
I don't understand how people can SMS non-stop. Won't their fingers can tired of typing?
Even now, the mobile phone lying beside me is lifeless because and there's no screen because I don't bother to charge it since Sunday. Anyway, I don't think I am hardworking enough to entertain anyone one that I have dedicated this day to slack and rot like a rotten apple at home. Tsk!
But I do ensure that my mobile is well and working if I allow people to call me or sms me anytime of the day which is why these people are considered the more privilege lot.
This is the current phone that I'm carrying and starting to feel sick about:
Therefore, instead of grumbling about me and my phone or asking me to throw my mobile away which I have thought off, please key in my home number instead. At least that's one way you can get me if not catch me on Facebook. I am constantly face-booking.
However, the good news is...I'm gonna change my phone real soon and I promise when its a brand new baby again, I will ensure that the phone will be alive and kicking till it dies. Anyway this was one of the condition that dad set.
If you heard before, sometimes my dad would sing a tune and then set it as my ring tone to ensure that I hear it because its stands out. And usually the ring tones goes that :
快點聼電話， 再不聼電話就要沒收你的電話。 趕快聼電話。
Not some nice melodies that you can constantly keep it ringing for.
The new baby that I've been eyeing (:
This is what I call beauty.I hope it allows me to find my own theme and set my own ring tone. I'm not sick of a slide phone yet so it doesn't matter. Plus it's 8MP camera is just awesome...I don't have to freak out when my camera is left behind at home. (:
Oh and of course have more memory space. My G600 is getting on my nerve already for being so limited. Pfft.
Red is the next color. (:
March 30, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I had to wake up early today to accompany my aunt to visit the doctor.
While waiting for our number to be called, one elderly lady caught my attention. I think she is around 60, with short white curls and she looks really weak. Beside this, she was on wheelchair. Aunt casually commented that the worse a person can be is to be on wheelchair because she has to depend on others.
It was only when I walked near the granny that I spotted two Malays behind pushing her with a shirt that has a logo that says - Salvation Army Peace Haven. Then I realized..this granny was from a nursing home. In that instance, I stopped thinking about how pitiful this granny is but thank God for blessing her... that's because Peace Haven aims to provide "Professional Care in a Christian Environment".
Thank God that she is fortunate enough to have people around who are willing to care for her, bring her to the doctors and love her even if she is old and very dependent on others.
Hoping that all the old folks out there will be cared for all the same.
March 27, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Okay, before I'm out for my date....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIDEON. You are forever loved.
Yours lovingly, Your cousin.
PS : I am so excited.
DEAR DIARY ;
I'm always thought I will miss you.
But today I realize that I'm already long over you. Maybe its just who you used to be that I missed. Today I understood closure. It tug at my heart even after I said goodbye.
Maybe one day I would suddenly remember you, but I guess, I would choose to retain...the best that you have given instead. Everything else seem to be tightly hidden in the pile of sand that I dug for the waves to come and take them all away.
The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. I'm indifferent.
Thank you.
March 26, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
ONG PANG CHENG
WELCOME BACK FROM HONG KONG!! I cannot wait to see the photos & see what you've got for us ~
Signing off, Your very adorable friend.
March 25, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
WHAT ? You mean the ICQ thing is still around?
Feeling excited, I wanted to tell friend A what I spotted.
Me : Guess what! Friend A : You saw someone handsome in driving school Me : 0.0 you think I observe the boys? Friend A : Then? Me : I saw someone writing - ICQ me @ ******* on their blog Friend A : Wow. What's that? Me : =.=
ICQ has never been my generation craze..that's because we had our social network platforms like friendster, Hi-5 ( that never seem to be a craze ) and myspace. The former being more popular to socialize until we have Facebook.
Like the saying goes : 新廁所好大便. This is human tendency, we always either go with the flow OR out of curiosity try new stuffs and get hooked! ~
But as I was reading a blog just now..this caught my eyes - " Hi I'm XXX. ICQ me at ******* "OH MY GOODNESS. We still do that? I am so caught up with shock and disbelief because I thought our new craze should be Facebook and our ICQ is history.
Seems like the previous generation still has some people who love ICQ even though I personally believe that there aren't that much people inside the web to chat. I guess that lower the risks of meeting bad people that parents constantly nag at you about. Haha!
I still prefer saying - " Hi, I'm Deborah, Facebook me " :)))))))))))))))))))))
I'm really starting to love Facebook although I can never understand the pokes. I still lots of pokes waiting for me to click ignore and hundreds of notifications to clear.
March 23, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Met up with the secondary school classmates last Friday for board games.
Although the turn out was really pathetic BUT I still enjoyed myself...especially when playing TRUE COLORS. Heh! :p Hope Ah neh can join us the next time so that she can reveal all of Swoo's true colors!!!!
But there's one thing that I don't like that day...the minds cafe @ Tampines Safra seriously cannot make it. The amount of games that they have are so limited and the workers are so passive. You ask them to refill the drinks, they refill only one cup, and then you have to call them again to refill the other cups which are obviously empty as well.
Plus unlike other board games shop, they never took initiative to introduce games or anything. They just stand near the counter!!! -,- like that would help boost business! Zzz.
Anyway, there were only 5 of us because the rest of them were busy with attachments, work and etc. Even Lok joined in late because he has stuffs on earlier. The problem with Polytechnic life..its so hard for us to meet up. :(
And you can see.. we played Jenga...but I don't know why, it doesn't love me. It collapse with a loud bang on my turn. :(((((((((( I still used both hands to support it leh! :(
SO NOOB!
Swoo and Duan were figuring out how to play the red and yellow arrangement thingy. I didn't even bother to remember the game's name because it was so lame! Cannot be completed~~
And the group picture before Lok left us for his cousins. :( Don't do that again next time okay Lok!
& I personally think that this group of friends are awesome...although they like to disturb me! And the next time I see Duan, I wanna cure his color blindness with a lot of color board games. Then maybe he can go take driving exam and passing with flying colors.
(((((((((((((((((((: See you all again soon!
DEAR DIARY ;
At times for no reason, you would feel like crying..
I just did, and it was so therapeutic.
I got this urge to pick up my mobile and text to someone. But its like I knew I would do that already, so before I left the house, I purposely left my phone at home.
Actually at such times, I can already predict what I will be doing. I will be wandering around the shopping center, browsing through some books like they help in diverting my attention and then I would reach for my phone to let it out...even if I don't know whats making me feel so bad.
But for some reason, I wanted to be dependent on myself. I don't feel like vomiting my vulnerabilities to someone else. I just wanted to spend time alone without any contact from the world, without any comfort from anyone else but just myself.
When I saw this phrase from the book I'm currently reading - " God knows how you feel before you feel it"
I feel so assured and at peace with myself.
Thank God for ending the day this way.
March 22, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Tomorrow's 23rd. Which means, the retarded friend would be going to Hong Kong.
credits : fb (I'm too lazy to find his pics in my HD)
Good riddance. (Kidding)
Have a safe trip there retard & please do not scare all the cute Disney Characters with your look and not very proportionate body size okay!
& please remember our Disney Characters' sweets and lots and lots of photos without you in it. & remember to shake hands with all my friends (the Disney characters) there and tell them how much I love them and how adorable they are to me.
I'll let you know of the result of the 25th and when you are back, we can plan to go ESCAPE already because by then everything should be okay! :D Heh!
Looking very forward to when you are gone and when you are back.
(P.S : Take good care of my camera!) :) and of cos' yourself!
March 21, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
I SAW THE DOUBLE RAINBOW TODAY!
and I am so excited over it. I feel so assured about everything thats gonna happen somehow.
And oh, the rainbows are absolutely gorgeous. Its those kinds where you would stop and refuse to cross the road just to look at it for a second more.
Sometimes we just need such life's surprises to make the day better~
PS : ALL THE BEST TODAY JEM!
March 18, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
when you look at the mirror today, and you thought everything is over... it may be God's way of saying... "C'mon, I've better plans ahead for you"
Sometimes, you struggle so hard and you wonder why...it's none of your business, it's not your problem but because you love therefore you pain. my cousin wrote to me today that some people are like high heels..look pretty on the outside but as time goes by they tend to hurt people without realizing it. although i am not hurt because of people, i realize that this made a lot of sense.
if issues can disappear as fast as it appears how wonderful would that be. yet a part of me knows that there's something to be learn, as long as im willing to learn. nobody succeeds forever and no one fails forever.this may be why people always say that life is full of ups and downs.
just wanna say thank you for yesterday pc. although i always say you are the most retarded person, you are one of the few that i can talk about really honestly. even tho' sometimes you dont say things that are sensible but its enough.
the most painful thing on earth, is to see a love one in pain - deborah.
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After 20 minutes of argument, we finally proceeded to our game. And that impatient Nick scolded me because I was too slow or something. Very retarded right! 
I like the usage of the black and white and how candidly pretty the photo turned out to be. It exludes blissful from the expression and it gives people a warmth feeling. 
There were a few shots of this little boy on the red carpet but this candid shot really captures my attention. This picture also feels as though it could have told a story all by itself! Nice!
He came out of his mommy's womb dark like chocolate. So all of us started to call him chocolate. Now that he can bite he always ask for chocolate.
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The meals were in complete sets, so we had the soup of the day (that I love and totally adore for being so creamy) and PassionFruit signature drink of Fish & Co. Following which are pictures of our food.
This Swiss Fish and Chips don't need much explanation right? After all fish and Co are rather famous for the fried fishes..They are so good at it that shoals of people visits them. BUT this swiss fish and chips is not for healthy concious people because its salty. It's something new from Fish and Co so there's currently promotions going on.
Then the moment we have been waiting for arrived. The Fish and Co staffs made our dear lovely Aunt Cheryl stand on the chair and hold the sparkle while they sang the birthday song. The song ended just in time with the sparkle! Yvonne had a video on it , and I suppose that will be up soon on facebook for viewing. Exciting!
Hope you enjoy your day as much, Auntie Cheryl!:) Thanks for being such a wonderful friend in RP. As much as I don't like to use this acroym, but still BFF (Best friends' forever). Looking forward to seeing you walk down the aisle with the love of your life hooked tightly. :) 
Our first trip was at the flyer and I was so glad that I brought the tripod along. There were a few group of grannies who would request that I take group picture for them and a handful who wants some personal shots behind really beautiful sceneries. 
I don't know what these statues represent but I guess its some heros of WWII or so as the quote says. But I like the tree nearby more because of its unique bark and leaves. (: 
Although our communication barrier is around, but I enjoy looking at the smiling faces of the old people. They are like big kids who are happy and excited when they are going for a trip but at the end of it, they are all tired and sleepy.
John and Me
There was around 30plus of us, and through this camp, I got to know Ms Tong better. I have always seen her in Sunday school and she always quietly sits alone and seldom mingle around. So I am quite happy that I bonded with her quite a bit and I hope she would open more in time to come.
Of course, there are a group of people that I always adore and love to be in the midst of. And they are none other than my cousins as well as church mates.
Looks like they are sleeping hor, but they are actually praying.
This one was taken when I climbed half the ramp. You need to walk quite a bit for nicer views of the flyer there. And I didn't really enjoyed standing under the hot sorching sun and allowing my skin to burn all because I wanted to have a good look at the flyer. But oh well. I did, eventually.
I took this on my second trip in the gallery. I thought the boys were looking at something interesting or amusing and I got all curious until I realize they were making use of the connection to play restaurant city on facebook. Tsk. What have social media and internet done to our society, people just cannot stop being connected/online. Zz. Soon, we'll all be slaves to technology, just a matter of time for that. ;p
After the long walk in the gallery, we exit the place to find ourselves at the middle of a cafe. Quite cool and nice ambience cafe, and the things there are expectedly priced....pricey. :) But our dear kids had a good time looking and talking under the comfort of the airconditioning there and looking out at the view of the bridge and nice sea and all. 
& of course, there were games. One of it was the "smash each other balloons" and the other was some "hulahup " thingy. The first one was rather interesting but the second one receive quite a large number of whines and grumbles and complains. 
From left: Me,Yvonne, Germz and Auntz
Shopping for Tibits
Stayover @ my place lah!
Lunch @ Breeks.
Left: Yvonne and my brother
My first FYP team mates. 
Occasionally he would also stand near the flyer door to look at the sceneries. I wonder what goes through his mind during all those moments. But personally, I felt very in awe at looking at how things are on a higher ground. They looked so different from when I am down. Like I could see further and a bigger picture of everything...feels like some philosophical lessons of life.
Got him a chocolate cake from Miranda (quite a good bakery shop) , especially the egg tarts! ;p Upon closer look, the retard and the cake are of the same color sia! Time to use whitening cream already Pang Cheng, if not confirm next time you'll look like dark chocolate! Haha!
This is the way you eat your cake, eat your cake, eat your cake~~
Taken during Chinese New Year. 
Taken during Mom's Auntie's birthday.
Taken at our Batam Trip (without my brother)
Taken at Grand dad's place
My Grand dad and Me! Told you he is still very fit already. Never bluff you right!
Singapore Marriott Hotel 
Taken by VS IT HUB-2005
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Here's dear dad trying to make a choice. If its me, I would just grab...but dad actually took the effort to stand there to choose carefully to ensure that the crab is a good one (tasty in this context). He took 15 minutes just to make a choice.
Oh and you all see the plastic he's holding. I didn't know they had different plastics for crabs. Initially I took the normal thin plastic that you would see commonly at NTUC but dad says that is too thin, the crab has sharp points. After some time of discussing and all, WE SAW THE BIG PLASTIC RIGHT BESIDE SPECIALLY FOR THE CRAB! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I cannot help but really laugh out loud at that time.
The end product.
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