Went to California Fitness today for the Street Jazz class...quite interesting. Workout a little before and after the class before meeting Jo to go Partyworld for KTV.
Someone from the KTV actually wanted to know Jo but she declined...so weird. We had a late lunch at Sakura the Thai restaurant in Far East. Like the pineapple rice...very tasty. I got a top for $16 at a fairly new store.
Monday, November 29, 2004
Friday, November 26, 2004
IT class
Headed to Paragon's Bodyshop again today to make the exchange...my sis don't wish to buy the gift set which I got for her wrongly. Luckily, the exchange can be done and got a few more items instead to make up the amount.
Went back to NIE for an IT class regarding Swish animation. Actually, now having the lesson but just doing what I usually do, type and listen at the same time.
Later, will be having the first meeting for the Bhutan expedition. Hopefully there'll be lotsa ideas for fundraising or we'll need alot of sponsors. Feeling sleepy...yawnz...
Went back to NIE for an IT class regarding Swish animation. Actually, now having the lesson but just doing what I usually do, type and listen at the same time.
Later, will be having the first meeting for the Bhutan expedition. Hopefully there'll be lotsa ideas for fundraising or we'll need alot of sponsors. Feeling sleepy...yawnz...
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Vitamin C Facial
Went out today to meet Celina at the gym but ended up in Green Sanctuary. Bought alot of stuff cos members can enjoy 20% discount on regular priced items while gift sets have 15% discount.
Did the Vitamin C facial for $55 (usual $90)...it's the best facial i've ever done in sanctuary, very cold and refreshing. Quite thorough also...cos there'll be cleansing, followed by steaming, then cleansing again before the mask being applied...then there's the option of sunscreen or skin booster for completion. Feel so pampered...
Had coffee and chat with Celina at Coffee Club. Went home and realised that I got the wrong gift set for my sis...cham cham...maybe have to pay the extras myself...*shakes head in dismay...Too blur...just gotta bear the consequences...
Was walking around Far East...then went to the shop where i know the lady boss...bought a spag top for $10, black with floral prints...very lady...=P
Need to plan what to get for friends' Xmas gifts already...got some from Bodyshop today. Will look around and maybe get some gifts from my travel soon.
Did the Vitamin C facial for $55 (usual $90)...it's the best facial i've ever done in sanctuary, very cold and refreshing. Quite thorough also...cos there'll be cleansing, followed by steaming, then cleansing again before the mask being applied...then there's the option of sunscreen or skin booster for completion. Feel so pampered...
Had coffee and chat with Celina at Coffee Club. Went home and realised that I got the wrong gift set for my sis...cham cham...maybe have to pay the extras myself...*shakes head in dismay...Too blur...just gotta bear the consequences...
Was walking around Far East...then went to the shop where i know the lady boss...bought a spag top for $10, black with floral prints...very lady...=P
Need to plan what to get for friends' Xmas gifts already...got some from Bodyshop today. Will look around and maybe get some gifts from my travel soon.
Monday, November 22, 2004
Shopping
Went shopping with my dad's taiwanese friends...have known the taiwanese aunties for years so can shop for hours with them.
Yuanwan Ah yee bought the hair accesory from the Japanese shop for me...hehe, managed to get the design I wanted previously ^_^
After having lunch in Marche and shopping around Suntec and Citylink, we were heading back when Yuanwan Ah yee decided to get a soft toy Piglet for my sis. Liu Yi Ah yee then asked me to help choose a Winnie the Pooh...which I thought she is getting for her daughter...but in the end, it was for me. I chose a smaller Classic Pooh...but actually both the soft toys are quite huge...the size of our bodies...the head of the Piglet was really big too.
Went for dinner at Hang Gang, the Teochew restaurant...and I had 2 small bowls of dessert (Yam with Gingko)...yum yum...=P
Yuanwan Ah yee bought the hair accesory from the Japanese shop for me...hehe, managed to get the design I wanted previously ^_^
After having lunch in Marche and shopping around Suntec and Citylink, we were heading back when Yuanwan Ah yee decided to get a soft toy Piglet for my sis. Liu Yi Ah yee then asked me to help choose a Winnie the Pooh...which I thought she is getting for her daughter...but in the end, it was for me. I chose a smaller Classic Pooh...but actually both the soft toys are quite huge...the size of our bodies...the head of the Piglet was really big too.
Went for dinner at Hang Gang, the Teochew restaurant...and I had 2 small bowls of dessert (Yam with Gingko)...yum yum...=P
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Bhutan Expedition June 2005
Hi...
Are you between 17-25 years old?
Have you always wanted to do something for nature?
Are you concerned about conserving the Earth's natural environment?
Do you wish to join about 20 like-minded nature enthusiasts on an overseas project?
If your answer is yes to more than 2 questions above, we are looking for you!
I will be leading a team of around 20 members to Bhutan in june 2005. Recruiting of members will last till Feb next year. However, I wish to have more response before 24th Dec so that team bonding and other planning can go ahead first.
Basically, this youth expedition project will involve the members by creating more awareness in the Bhutan community about the endangered black-necked cranes. We will also help the local teachers make brochures for them to educate their students in the future. Any other details will have to await till I have done the recce trip.
In the meantime, help to pass the message around. Everyone sincerely interested are welcomed. Just contact me at 96205640. I will try my best to fill you in more. Thanks and have a nice day!
Smiles,
Geraldine
Are you between 17-25 years old?
Have you always wanted to do something for nature?
Are you concerned about conserving the Earth's natural environment?
Do you wish to join about 20 like-minded nature enthusiasts on an overseas project?
If your answer is yes to more than 2 questions above, we are looking for you!
I will be leading a team of around 20 members to Bhutan in june 2005. Recruiting of members will last till Feb next year. However, I wish to have more response before 24th Dec so that team bonding and other planning can go ahead first.
Basically, this youth expedition project will involve the members by creating more awareness in the Bhutan community about the endangered black-necked cranes. We will also help the local teachers make brochures for them to educate their students in the future. Any other details will have to await till I have done the recce trip.
In the meantime, help to pass the message around. Everyone sincerely interested are welcomed. Just contact me at 96205640. I will try my best to fill you in more. Thanks and have a nice day!
Smiles,
Geraldine
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Holidays are here at last!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaah! The long-awaited holidays are finally here!
Today we had our last paper- Tang poetry and guess what, I finished my paper way early...like in record time...4 questions completed in 1 hr! Meaning that I finish one 2 page answer (leaving a line in between of cos!) in 15 minutes! Decided to stay and wait around cos my classmates are celebrating Peishi's birthday early.
Samantha, Yanxuan, Corinne, Huili, Liyin, Wanjun and myself went to Fei Chui to get lunch. I went to this shop that has a lot of those capsule machines and was quite lucky to get the designs I wanted. Headed down to Orchard to help my Dad develop some digital photos. It's much cheaper at No 1. Color Centre. 25 cents per print for under 100 pieces, but if 100 and above, it's 20 cents per print. All done within 1 hr with no processing fee...real good deal right? Reached home dead beat but can get to rest and relax already...So happy!!! =D
Today we had our last paper- Tang poetry and guess what, I finished my paper way early...like in record time...4 questions completed in 1 hr! Meaning that I finish one 2 page answer (leaving a line in between of cos!) in 15 minutes! Decided to stay and wait around cos my classmates are celebrating Peishi's birthday early.
Samantha, Yanxuan, Corinne, Huili, Liyin, Wanjun and myself went to Fei Chui to get lunch. I went to this shop that has a lot of those capsule machines and was quite lucky to get the designs I wanted. Headed down to Orchard to help my Dad develop some digital photos. It's much cheaper at No 1. Color Centre. 25 cents per print for under 100 pieces, but if 100 and above, it's 20 cents per print. All done within 1 hr with no processing fee...real good deal right? Reached home dead beat but can get to rest and relax already...So happy!!! =D
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Day out
Yesterday I reached California Fitness Orchard by 745am...cos the first class that I wish to attend begins at 810am. I went for Yoga, Hip Hop and Bodycombat, back to back. The classes was fun and I enjoyed Hip Hop the most. Very fun. Did some cycling before the class.
During the Yoga class, was amazed at the flexibility of the elderly aunties...they looked like they are around 60+ years old but when it comes to bending down with their legs outstretched, their heads can touch their knees! No kidding! I saw it with my own eyes...luckily i was at the back of the class, so paiseh, younger than they are yet stiffer bones than them...haiz...
Had lunch at Sushi Tei and went for Intensive Eye treatment at Green Sanctuary before meeting Jh to sign up for the promotion California Fitness membership. Met up with Celina for coffee at Coffee Club and had a nice chat. Took SBS 36 to the airport from the bus-stop outside Tangs and at the next stop, Daphne Khoo boarded the bus with 2 other guy friends. Noticed that no one on the bus said hi to her, I guess they couldn't be bothered especially now that she has been voted out of Singapore Idol. She was seated just in front of me and one of her friends just beside me. They alighted at Suntec and during the bus ride, TV mobile showed the advert of Singapore Idol with Sylverster and she started getting very excited...I guess she's trying to get pple's attention. Quite pathetic but cannot blame her, she's still young, only 17. Fame is what alot of people go after sadly but truly.
During the Yoga class, was amazed at the flexibility of the elderly aunties...they looked like they are around 60+ years old but when it comes to bending down with their legs outstretched, their heads can touch their knees! No kidding! I saw it with my own eyes...luckily i was at the back of the class, so paiseh, younger than they are yet stiffer bones than them...haiz...
Had lunch at Sushi Tei and went for Intensive Eye treatment at Green Sanctuary before meeting Jh to sign up for the promotion California Fitness membership. Met up with Celina for coffee at Coffee Club and had a nice chat. Took SBS 36 to the airport from the bus-stop outside Tangs and at the next stop, Daphne Khoo boarded the bus with 2 other guy friends. Noticed that no one on the bus said hi to her, I guess they couldn't be bothered especially now that she has been voted out of Singapore Idol. She was seated just in front of me and one of her friends just beside me. They alighted at Suntec and during the bus ride, TV mobile showed the advert of Singapore Idol with Sylverster and she started getting very excited...I guess she's trying to get pple's attention. Quite pathetic but cannot blame her, she's still young, only 17. Fame is what alot of people go after sadly but truly.
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Last paper!
Looking forward to completing this semester's exams on Thursday...as for Children's Literature today, I completed the paper 1/2 hr earlier...
Met Samantha to go to NUS Library with Yifen to find Tang Poetry notes. We managed to find some, luckily not a wasted trip...fell asleep on the bus, a stranger had to wake me up...so paiseh...
Going gym tml tho my body's still aching a little from the last exercise...too long never workout already...need to exercise more!
Met Samantha to go to NUS Library with Yifen to find Tang Poetry notes. We managed to find some, luckily not a wasted trip...fell asleep on the bus, a stranger had to wake me up...so paiseh...
Going gym tml tho my body's still aching a little from the last exercise...too long never workout already...need to exercise more!
Friday, November 12, 2004
Interesting quiz
You serve with all your earnest integrity...
Koerdis
He is the Tilirreh of Blue.
Koerdis symbolizes Harsh Truth, and is the Opener of Ways.
Blue light is the acceptance of reality, the ability to face it and oneself and to investigate truth. It is also integrity and clarity of thought and vision.
If you have a Koerdis-guided personality then you are ruled by reason, logic, and the need to learn the real truth behind everything. You are inquisitive and open-minded, unconventional and experimental, honest and clear, direct and forthright, and always willing to investigate and then explain the nature of the world around you to others who might ask. To you the fabric of reality is the most interesting thing of all, and unlike Melixevven who innocently rejoices in the mundane and sees it in a warm-colored light, you are dispassionate and want to analyze and dissect reality through the cleanest most transparent lens.
You may be accused of being a know-it-all by individuals who are secretly envious of your ability to have all the answers, so be wary of coming across as tactless — or worse, heartless — when you dole out cold absolute facts. To avoid this, temper your expression of truth with compassion.
Your brilliant mind constantly engages in patterns of analysis and plays out a myriad of various scenarios in your head long before you actually come to any conclusions or do anything. But other people don't know that since they cannot read your mind. Therefore be gracious in explaining your reasoning, not just the theories and facts that you spout forth so effortlessly. And be gentle with those who are not as capable of handling truth as you are.
When imparting knowledge, always define your terms first to make sure you are referring to the same thing that your companion thinks you do. If you are talking apples and oranges, then you are talking about two different truths, often both valid, and you are wasting time and energy in needless argument, not to mention being a nerd in the worst sense of the word (as opposed to the cool kind of nerd *wink*).
Taken to extremes your pursuit and appreciation of pure truth can lead to cold detachment, pride and a sense of superiority. Well, you may indeed be smarter than others in so many things, but keep in mind that pride is merely complacency breeding false confidence which can hold you back from improving yourself further — pride can weaken you and make you stupid.
Keep in mind also that intelligence is only one of the tools in the arsenal of a Rennaissance Man or Woman, and that is what you want to be, right? You want to be completely well-rounded as a human being, because that is the only mathematically perfect condition to strive for.
The other tools in the arsenal, if you are curious — and I know you are — are wisdom, patience, humor, and the ability to put yourself in another's place completely to see how they came to be the way they are. Wisdom takes truth and looks at it from the widest number of perspectives possible, approaching that of the Absolute. Patience takes the truth before you and gives you the strength to face it and the time to internalize it. Humor allows you to look at painful reality objectively and to stand clear of it enough to see it for what it is without fear. Putting yourself in another's shoes gives you a unique second perspective and the most valuable lesson possible — mercy and compassion are nothing more than willingness to understand and explore the hidden logic behind another's motivations.
Another way to put it is, wisdom makes you genuine, patience makes you strong, humor makes you elegant and putting yourself in another's place makes you aware. Not bad, eh?
You might wonder why I did not mention Love. And why I just capitalized it. Well, keep wondering, my friend! Because that is for me to know and for you to find out! And finding things out is what you do best. So, get cracking!
Teachers, scientists, detectives, mathematicians, composers, researchers, navigators, philosophers, and other seekers are often guided by the clear and direct, searchlight-bright light of Koerdis.
More so than all the other Tilirr Personalities you have no fear of what is real and what lies in the world around you. For you have fathomed the Blue Mystery of Koerdis that the more you know, the more you become, the more you understand the farther you extend, and the more you seek within others the more you find of yourself.
As well you should, you who look in the mirror bravely, for with your
keen ability to see you open the eyes of us all.
Which of the Lords of Rainbow do you serve?
Koerdis
He is the Tilirreh of Blue.
Koerdis symbolizes Harsh Truth, and is the Opener of Ways.
Blue light is the acceptance of reality, the ability to face it and oneself and to investigate truth. It is also integrity and clarity of thought and vision.
If you have a Koerdis-guided personality then you are ruled by reason, logic, and the need to learn the real truth behind everything. You are inquisitive and open-minded, unconventional and experimental, honest and clear, direct and forthright, and always willing to investigate and then explain the nature of the world around you to others who might ask. To you the fabric of reality is the most interesting thing of all, and unlike Melixevven who innocently rejoices in the mundane and sees it in a warm-colored light, you are dispassionate and want to analyze and dissect reality through the cleanest most transparent lens.
You may be accused of being a know-it-all by individuals who are secretly envious of your ability to have all the answers, so be wary of coming across as tactless — or worse, heartless — when you dole out cold absolute facts. To avoid this, temper your expression of truth with compassion.
Your brilliant mind constantly engages in patterns of analysis and plays out a myriad of various scenarios in your head long before you actually come to any conclusions or do anything. But other people don't know that since they cannot read your mind. Therefore be gracious in explaining your reasoning, not just the theories and facts that you spout forth so effortlessly. And be gentle with those who are not as capable of handling truth as you are.
When imparting knowledge, always define your terms first to make sure you are referring to the same thing that your companion thinks you do. If you are talking apples and oranges, then you are talking about two different truths, often both valid, and you are wasting time and energy in needless argument, not to mention being a nerd in the worst sense of the word (as opposed to the cool kind of nerd *wink*).
Taken to extremes your pursuit and appreciation of pure truth can lead to cold detachment, pride and a sense of superiority. Well, you may indeed be smarter than others in so many things, but keep in mind that pride is merely complacency breeding false confidence which can hold you back from improving yourself further — pride can weaken you and make you stupid.
Keep in mind also that intelligence is only one of the tools in the arsenal of a Rennaissance Man or Woman, and that is what you want to be, right? You want to be completely well-rounded as a human being, because that is the only mathematically perfect condition to strive for.
The other tools in the arsenal, if you are curious — and I know you are — are wisdom, patience, humor, and the ability to put yourself in another's place completely to see how they came to be the way they are. Wisdom takes truth and looks at it from the widest number of perspectives possible, approaching that of the Absolute. Patience takes the truth before you and gives you the strength to face it and the time to internalize it. Humor allows you to look at painful reality objectively and to stand clear of it enough to see it for what it is without fear. Putting yourself in another's shoes gives you a unique second perspective and the most valuable lesson possible — mercy and compassion are nothing more than willingness to understand and explore the hidden logic behind another's motivations.
Another way to put it is, wisdom makes you genuine, patience makes you strong, humor makes you elegant and putting yourself in another's place makes you aware. Not bad, eh?
You might wonder why I did not mention Love. And why I just capitalized it. Well, keep wondering, my friend! Because that is for me to know and for you to find out! And finding things out is what you do best. So, get cracking!
Teachers, scientists, detectives, mathematicians, composers, researchers, navigators, philosophers, and other seekers are often guided by the clear and direct, searchlight-bright light of Koerdis.
More so than all the other Tilirr Personalities you have no fear of what is real and what lies in the world around you. For you have fathomed the Blue Mystery of Koerdis that the more you know, the more you become, the more you understand the farther you extend, and the more you seek within others the more you find of yourself.
As well you should, you who look in the mirror bravely, for with your
keen ability to see you open the eyes of us all.
Which of the Lords of Rainbow do you serve?
California Fitness
Visited California Fitness with Jo after the last time we had the trial. Woke up late so missed "Dance steps" but was in time for "Bodycombat"...luckily they changed the songs used for the workout or else so sick of the same songs...
Had quite a good workout then headed for the sauna...it was too hot so stayed 10minutes the longest. Afterwhich, we head to Sushi Tei in Paragon for lunch. Saw this 30l Tatonka backpack for $49 at Paragon's Planet Traveller...but couldn't buy it cos my parents forbade it. Missed a great deal...haiz...
Met Jh at Hougang Point's Coffee Bean to get some studying done. ^_^
Had quite a good workout then headed for the sauna...it was too hot so stayed 10minutes the longest. Afterwhich, we head to Sushi Tei in Paragon for lunch. Saw this 30l Tatonka backpack for $49 at Paragon's Planet Traveller...but couldn't buy it cos my parents forbade it. Missed a great deal...haiz...
Met Jh at Hougang Point's Coffee Bean to get some studying done. ^_^
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
1 paper down, 2 more to go...
Had Chinese Rhetoric as the first paper for this semester...as usual, Prof Lim's paper i always finish earlier than the stipulated time...nothing much to write for 2 questions...(have to answer 4 within 2.5hrs)
I managed to complete the paper by 11:05am (paper started at 9:30am) and decided to wait till 12pm cos need to go to Woodlands Library with Yifen to find Tang Poetry notes.
At least that's 1 paper down, one more coming up this Saturday and the last one is on next Thurs...hope to get started on the Children's Literature notes tonight, cos tml I'm going to the gym at Orchard (California Fitness) with Jo...hehe...hope to attend the bodycombat class, can release stress...=)
I managed to complete the paper by 11:05am (paper started at 9:30am) and decided to wait till 12pm cos need to go to Woodlands Library with Yifen to find Tang Poetry notes.
At least that's 1 paper down, one more coming up this Saturday and the last one is on next Thurs...hope to get started on the Children's Literature notes tonight, cos tml I'm going to the gym at Orchard (California Fitness) with Jo...hehe...hope to attend the bodycombat class, can release stress...=)
Saturday, November 06, 2004
Another attack
From: Juliana
ok it's so easy to say 'i don't have intention to ...'but anyway all the best!
From: "Geraldine" Thu, 04 Nov 2004 14:25:20 -0000
I have no intention of offending anyone nor force anyone into doing anything. I have no idea why you are so offended when I have not even tried to offend. If you are unhappy with the way I handle matters, just ignore my messages. You are not obligated to read or even respond. I am getting quite fed up with the response I get from you and will definitely not keep quiet anymore. I certainly do not understand what you have against me.
"juli kassim"
hey geraldine, i think you are still clueless about the term 'VOLUNTARY'! it means it's up to the person to help out of their own will-and not because they are obligated to or forced to gosh geraldine, until now, i still can't accept on how you talk to people... remember that time i said to you that you ought to learn some social skills and stop being so high strung and rude if you really want to be considered as a good leader... but i guess you still need to learn more about service learning yah..
From: "Geraldine" Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 08:22:15 -0000
Hi Carol, Yah...it's the exams period...but it's only one morning! It's your choice anywayz...I can't be bothered already...by friday Im done with all the reports so giving myself a break to have fun with the kids before facing the exams...Yup, must take care everyone..been raining quite heavily recently...don't get caught in the rain or else no pond to jump...hehe =) Ger
ok it's so easy to say 'i don't have intention to ...'but anyway all the best!
From: "Geraldine" Thu, 04 Nov 2004 14:25:20 -0000
I have no intention of offending anyone nor force anyone into doing anything. I have no idea why you are so offended when I have not even tried to offend. If you are unhappy with the way I handle matters, just ignore my messages. You are not obligated to read or even respond. I am getting quite fed up with the response I get from you and will definitely not keep quiet anymore. I certainly do not understand what you have against me.
"juli kassim"
hey geraldine, i think you are still clueless about the term 'VOLUNTARY'! it means it's up to the person to help out of their own will-and not because they are obligated to or forced to gosh geraldine, until now, i still can't accept on how you talk to people... remember that time i said to you that you ought to learn some social skills and stop being so high strung and rude if you really want to be considered as a good leader... but i guess you still need to learn more about service learning yah..
From: "Geraldine" Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 08:22:15 -0000
Hi Carol, Yah...it's the exams period...but it's only one morning! It's your choice anywayz...I can't be bothered already...by friday Im done with all the reports so giving myself a break to have fun with the kids before facing the exams...Yup, must take care everyone..been raining quite heavily recently...don't get caught in the rain or else no pond to jump...hehe =) Ger
Circle of Life
Volunteered at the Nature Society of Singapore's 50th Anniversary at Millenia Walk today. 800 kids were expected to come in batches and I was there to help at the silkscreen printing booth but end up going there as well as helping my friends at the dikir barat rap.
Printed a few designs on an apron as well as a free volunteer tshirt. The designs are really nice, they have animals like the slow loris, the squirrel, the long-tail flycatcher and the seahorse. I printed all four of these on the apron and slow loris and squirrel on the tshirt.
By 5pm, I was dead tired...so decided to go get an early dinner (hardly ate during lunch...no time, the kids just kept coming). Had dinner at ThaiExpress...yummy...
By the way, I've found my facilitator, who is Ben from NIE, my photographer, Robert and expert bird-watcher, Ding Li and nature-lover, Nora...so far so good...got all these valuable team members...hope everything will go as smoothly as this. =)
Now, it's back to revisions...
Printed a few designs on an apron as well as a free volunteer tshirt. The designs are really nice, they have animals like the slow loris, the squirrel, the long-tail flycatcher and the seahorse. I printed all four of these on the apron and slow loris and squirrel on the tshirt.
By 5pm, I was dead tired...so decided to go get an early dinner (hardly ate during lunch...no time, the kids just kept coming). Had dinner at ThaiExpress...yummy...
By the way, I've found my facilitator, who is Ben from NIE, my photographer, Robert and expert bird-watcher, Ding Li and nature-lover, Nora...so far so good...got all these valuable team members...hope everything will go as smoothly as this. =)
Now, it's back to revisions...
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Haha...2 left
Haha...the efforts put in has not been in vain...left with 2 reports now...feel so happy...managed to complete the tang poetry one just minutes ago...
Alas...revision days are not that far off already...hehe
Alas...revision days are not that far off already...hehe
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