Euphoria for born to shop shopaholic

Been in really gd mood recently cos of my new creations of handmade accessories and also the retail therapy I get when im alone or when im with friends...esp. the ladies...haha. So high!

Feel a sense of achievement *tiny ones of cos* when i see pple appreciating the handmade accessories i make and sell. it's like getting a form of recognition and knowing that the style that u created is something pple adore. would like to take this opportunity to thank all the friends who have been so supportive and giving great suggestions and comments for this little hobby cum business venture ive just started like 2 saturday ago...

Feels great when i talk to my female friends and we can go for tea and also shopping together. catching up and updating each other abt our lives' has always been very interesting and fun for me.

However, it's the retail therapy that gets me high...seriously why do pple need drugs and illegal stuff? The window-shopping, going for sales and sourcing for great bargains is so thrilling that I can simply shop all day and not worry abt anything else.

Saw this job at Topshop ION today, style advisor...it's like a personal shopper thing...like u can consult the person abt helping u with your style and getting new clothes...it's such a great job! But of cos, one has to be trained to be sensitive to fashion changes and like be ahead of everyone else in knowing the latest trends and what works on pple and which kind of style or clothing suit a certain kind of pple, etc...super cool i feel. Maybe if i was designer or fashion trained, this could be the next job im looking at...but at the moment, im contented being a teacher and also appreciate that i can shop and get high due to retail therapy...=P

Horoscope by OPEN

整體運氣：天秤座若遇到不錯的機會，就要去嚐試，別老悶在家裡想東想西，這樣對你的現況毫無幫助，如果你真想追求更好的，眼下都會是機會。(i think too much?)

桃花與人緣：天秤座的貼心溫柔，容易招來還不錯的桃花運，可惜落花有意、流水無情，仍然找不到真正屬意的對象，只好再等等月下老人有沒有空。(my sentiments exactly)

工作與財運學業：天秤座其實財運不錯，不過當你猶豫時卻又溜走了，別停下腳，現在這個社會生活都很難，已經給你機會了，你還不知道要去珍惜追尋。(i believe this)

幸運色：亮橘 (need to look at my wardrobe)

幸運物：水果糖 (i got it in the fridge)

其他建議：占卜 (don't think i'll do this)

整體運氣：天秤座要把注意放在重要的事情上，才會知道生活還有許多值得努力的地方，另外生活品質不是用錢堆出來，這點是你必須清楚的部份。(yes, quality of life is not determined solely by wealth. there's more impt focus and matters to work hard in life.)

桃花與人緣：天秤座近日的生活會比較匆忙，連桃花在你面前搖來搖去，你都不知道，其實對你也不是什麼大事，因為你會在其他的事物上得到滿足。(is this true? hmm...)

工作與財運學業：天秤座財運一直很穩定，如覺得錢不夠用，可能就是自己在生活上的花費太多了，節制自己的購買慾，就會知道你根本不是錢賺太少了。(i agree totally!)

幸運色：桃紅 (nice color!)

幸運物：向日葵 (one of my fave flowers)

其他建議：到咖啡廳喝咖啡 (this is highly possible)

Recovering phase...

Finally back to work today...feels gd to be able to teach again though i've just regained my voice. Think i miss my students...during music class taught them the national day songs and for my p4 chinese class i managed to cover spelling and dictation as well as explain the composition they are suppose to complete. Tried a new method for composition teaching today. Instead of using the visualisor, I drew the 4 pictures on the whiteboard and the kids find it amusing. Managed to get their attention and also can bring emphasis to the parts I want them to elaborate on when they are writing their compositions.

Went for the Basic Musicianship course in Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School in the afternoon so didn't get to see my p1 class. I didn't have much appetite recently and thus didn't eat much in school today as well. Took a cab down to the sec sch as I was feeling quite tired also. Was the first to arrive in class and had a talk with the instructress. She's quite nice to talk to. Learnt new techniques for teaching music today and it was interesting because we also saw videoclips abt different kinds of music concepts introduced by Dalcroze, Kodaly and Orff. Will try to search the clips online and show my music classes if possible.

Got a lift frm one of the classmates and took bus 72 frm Tampines home. Quickly showered and met Jiahui below my flat to pass her the bday gift and souvenir frm Taiwan as well as to get her wedding invitation card. Most probably can only make it for the wedding dinner. Managed to chat for awhile before meeting Albert to go have late dinner together.

We went to Mohd Sultan area, Zen Japanese Restaurant. The sushi was really gd, esp. the soft shell crab maki and salmon sushi. Tried the cold tofu and seafood chawanmushi too. The tori karaage also had a nice sauce. The restaurant actually sold Unazukins at the cashier counter so got a "yellow congratulations" 2004 series unazukin. So adorable! (Will take a photo and post another day...) Btw, the waiter serving us was frm Jiangsu and he is one of the better looking Chinese waiters with gd service that I've met so far. Perhaps also quite young like 20+ and probably still new to Sg or the industry.

Headed to Liang Court Meidi-Ya to get some Japanese snacks. Saw a thermos flask with a very sweet design...heart-shaped and baby pink in color. It was the last one left in the supermarket and in the end, got it as a gift. =)

We went to Clarke Quay to walk around. There's a tentage over the bridge linking Clarke Quay to Central for the Singapore Food Festival. Maybe cos it's Mon so the area wasn't as crowded so we headed to Socialhouses Singapore next. The male dancer was around but he didn't perform tonight. Think he can really dance well but perhaps also because he is the sole male dancer there. Haha...went to get Teh Halia at Jalan Kayu before heading home. Like the way they do this drink here as the ginger taste was just nice. =D

Online feedback form

Tried calling this number for Singhealth Polyclinic Group HQ: 62364800 but no one answering the phone. Sent an online feedback form already. Hope they will do something about it and reply me.

Wrong diagnosis by doctor

After consulting the doctor at Raffles Medical Clinic at Seng Kang Compasspoint, realised that 2 days earlier, I went to the Seng Kang Polyclinic and the doctor there actually gave me a wrong diagnosis. 误诊很严重！

Imagine it's a viral infection in my throat causing a big ulcer but he only gave me cough medication and lozenges which won't help the illness...if I didn't go to the second doctor, i don't think i can recover as fast as possible and probably won't know what kind of virus that was.

I'm contemplating if I should do something about the wrong diagnosis...how can a qualified doctor make such a mistake??? Patients trust them to give the correct medication and medical advice. It's also not the first time I encounter a lousy doctor at a polyclinic. The previous one when I asked him what rooibos tea was, he said he never hear before and don't know what that is.

After eating lozenges given and drinking salt water, somehow I ended up having diarrhoea yesterday...think overdose of lozenges...if there's such a case..haha..

Throat viral infection

Woke up this morning without much progress for my sore throat...still cannot really speak as it's even painful for me to swallow. Went to school and the principal saw me in the general office. She asked me to go see a doctor and rest at home since I've no voice. I want to work yet I can't...sigh...

Went to Compasspoint's Raffles Medical Clinic cos didn't want to wait for a long time at the polyclinic. I reached there by 910am and was out by 1020am. The doctor was very nice, giving me advice and useful information about my condition.

Apparently, I caught a viral infection that is common in kids. Probably got it from my students in school. I have a huge ulcer in my throat on the right side and it's the reason I feel pain when I swallow or cough. The doctor says that there's nothing much that can help the ulcer except a gargle that I can get from pharmacy but it's pricey $10+ (Difflam). Normally the ulcer will subside after 5 days. Since it's already the 3rd day, just have to be patient and he prescribed some oral tablets for the pain and reduce the swelling.

Experience of being mute is not nice at all...

What decade fits your personality?

Took this test on facebook and the result was 1940s

You are the ultimate romantic at heart. You put a high priority on true love, patriotism, and dedication to honor and duty. Whether it be serving your country or serving your family, you have a very hard work-ethic balanced out by your whimsical, dreamy heart. You are willing to take risks, go where no one has gone before, and you have a sense of pride in everything you do. Just as you are in touch with your inner beauty, you also give just the right amount of focus on your outer beauty-- standing out with the latest fashions and getting in touch with your sensual side. Your sexiness is not scandalous but rather classy and poised. You are the envy of those around you because no matter how much tough work you have to do, you keep a smile and look good while doing it.

HEROES 3

Caught the opening and the premiere episode...i'm hooked!!! Think the story is developing into something very interesting...the official website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/heroes/

Mute

Woke up this morning due to drilling works above my flat...wanted to sleep more but couldn't...my throat had a sore, burning sensation...couldn't really speak. Luckily still on MC for today...but tmr will have to be back at work...wondering how I'm going to teach without my voice tmr...haiz...rely on computer and whiteboard already...hope the students will be cooperative.

Flu

Had a terrible sore throat yesterday and the situation worsened this morning. Couldn't really speak cos it was too painful...had runny nose too so had to visit the polyclinic where the wait was torturous as alot of people were down with flu and the doctor was taking a long time to call my number.

Given 2 days MC and hurried home to rest. Felt so sick that there were giddy spells...luckily didn't faint outside...Wanted to sleep after taking my lunch but was woken up by renovation works above my house...so noisy...even when I listen to my MP3, still can hear the noise...hope I recover soon cos I didn't feel like staying at home unwell, I want to go to work!!!

the Kube

Saw this new product at 7-eleven on Sunday but they didn't have black color so I didn't get it. Was looking around different outlets to find the black color Kube but couldn't find. Bought a pastel green Kube at Centrepoint 7-eleven and the auntie told me can exchange at other outlets if I managed to find the black one but I must keep the receipt and don't use the Kube first.

Went to meet my pri sch pals and Mrs Yeo at Heeren and the 7-11 there still has 1 black Kube left. So I asked if I could exchange the product as I just got it today. The guy over the counter was from China and he flatly refused to let me exchange. I asked him to check with the outlet in Centrepoint by calling them but he said he don't know their number. I asked if there's other personnels around that can handle this matter but he said he is the only one in the whole store. What irks me is his attitude. I got pretty angry but there's nothing I could do as I didn't have the outlet number as well. Left the store shortly after and am thinking if I should email feedback to 7-11 for the guy's lousy service and attitude...

Website for the Kube: www.ollo.sg

Emotional roller-coaster

For the past week, I'm on an emotional roller-coaster. Due to some very hurtful remarks, I had several breakdowns in various places...near Esplanade, at Bugis Macdonalds, in school, at home...somehow i couldn't control myself from not crying...thanks to all those who offered support and concern during this time...i know im beside my normal self, thanks for being so tolerant...

I also learnt that I'm glad to be a teacher...being with the kids takes my mind off the unpleasant stuff in my personal life. Seeing their faces, hearing their laughters brightens my day...i thank my lucky stars that i have such a job instead of facing only adults in most of the working environments.

Currently in state of recovery...soon the storm clouds will clear and there will be rainbows across...

今天运势

整體運氣：天秤座還真的是閒來沒事就會發生好運，生活就是瀟瀟灑灑，或許這樣，雙手才有空間擁抱好運，繼續保持，別讓煩惱的事壓在你身上。

桃花與人緣：天秤座今日會在熟悉的街角遇到似曾相識的對象，彷彿是前世的的緣份在今世此時重新展開，相信你們雙方已經對彼此深深留下印象了。

工作與財運學業：天秤座原本的財運就不差，如果今日再加上背後親友團力量的幫助，你的事業或是生意將會更得心應手，有機會晉陞為財神爺的新寵兒。

幸運色：古銅

幸運物：玩偶

其他建議：欣賞畫作

Solitude

i think i need to be by myself sometimes...somehow i feel that i need the space and freedom to have a peace of mind. no one to control what time i get home, no one to care how i feel, no one to ask why i'm doing this...etc. Maybe i should go to a deserted island...like in the movie "Castaway" but of cos not in such a harsh environment where basic survival skills are critical. I should perhaps rent a place somewhere in sg where it's secluded enough for me to go into solitude yet i still have access to my workplace and shopping malls...

"Big Fish"

Caught this movie on dvd this afternoon...I really like it...so far it's the best movie I've watched this year. Though it's a 2003 old movie but I like the plot, the way the director filmed the movie. It's like a grown-up fairytale...the little girl in the movie had a very pretty dress, the female lead whom the male lead was wooing is very beautiful...the ending of the movie was very touching...cried when the son told his dad the story...

天平座

OPEN 小將說:
整體運氣：天秤座容易受到一些挫折，生活上也會變得頹廢，頂多給你半個月調整，之後就要開始振作起來，因為下一段屬於你的好運已悄悄動身。（半个月也蛮久的，我希望星期一时，一切就会更好！给自己多3天振作）

桃花與人緣：天秤座就算愛玩，也懂得看對象，這朵桃花好壞你心裡明白，別玩出火，不過不管怎樣，天秤座仍會為此心煩一陣子，真可謂人非聖賢。　（神准！）

工作與財運學業：天秤座別因一時的放縱而毀了原本還穩定的財務狀況，你的財運不佳，不宜出門，免得像得失心瘋一樣，花了一堆錢在無意義的事物上。（怎么这样？心情糟时，我是以购物解闷的！不一定要买，逛逛看看也好嘛）

幸運色：米白　（今天穿了黑色。。。和心情一样）

幸運物：鑰匙圈　（钥匙圈一定在包包里，所以希望好运真的回来）

其他建議：泡溫泉　（新加坡唯一的温泉不容易找哦）

Never ever felt this way before

It was the first time yesterday that I understood what my sis meant when she said that she can be so angry sometimes that her tears will just fall. Not that she wants to but she is just so angry she cries. I almost did...but that was simply because of some insensitive, non-human human insulted me. Seriously, no one has ever said such things about me to me before. I didn't know that someone can be so evil and direct to the point of hurting another person so deeply.

I was talking to a friend on the phone to pour out my woes but it didn't really help cos I was so upset and I felt that I should have slapped that person. But upon second thoughts, why should i dirty my hands? Why should I give that person a chance to report me to the police for physically hurting someone? Nope, I won't be so silly.

At first, I thought we can be normal friends but it's no longer ever possible. I won't hate that person but I probably will take forever to forgive that person for making such cruel comments. I didn't even defend myself there cos I was too shocked that someone can be so blunt. So hurtful, so senseless. I would probably have lost my mind if I were to contact that person again. Who will go contact someone to earn more insults and humiliation? Who will go ask for trouble and unhappiness? No one sane that is. I was walking around aimlessly trying to cool down, taking deep breaths and all but nothing seems to help.

I managed to contact one of my "bros" to come and meet me but that was late, like 10+pm. No choice, he had an appt. I was at The Cookie Museum to have a drink cos tho I felt hungry I didn't know what to eat. Managed to try some very interestingly flavoured cookies. I had chicken rice, yoghurt, rum and raisins, macadamia with white and dark choc, etc. Last time I was there, tried Nasi Lemak, Heh Bee Hiam, rose, lemon and ginger, etc. Then they were closing so I went outdoors. There was a waterfront performance. Some hip hop singers that were actually presenting their original works which were very nice. One of them also gave out free CDs...and I managed to get one. I think they are really talented pple. The DJ is only 15 and he has been working with the singers since 3 years ago..went to 7atenine at Esplanade to wait for my bro and also to drink something and eat something. Tried the mash potatoes...very smooth, very tasty. I like it. Tried the Choya Martini and it's very nice.

Josh came around 1130pm and he ordered the Singapore Sling and 7 islands to try. The Singapore Sling had alot of cherries. The 7 islands tasted very erm...how should I put it, I know the dialect word...siap siap...if you understand that is...haha.

Managed to pour out my troubles to Josh and he was very patient to hear me out. Thank you Bro Josh if you are reading this. I truly appreciate you being there when I needed someone to pour my heart out and be there to support me. I know you are busy and you have your commitments. I also know you were actually thinking of your bed when I was rambling away but I am glad you stayed and ensured that I reached home safely. If not probably today in the papers you will see a report of me lying in the streets dead drunk...haha. It crossed my mind that I should do that...to get myself dead drunk and become numb so I can forget those unpleasant thoughts.

I don't know how long this wound will take to heal I hope soon because I don't want to be weak and let others have a chance to attack me. It's the survival of the fittest in this society. I may be knocked off balance for now but I am climbing back up already. I still feel vexed and I still cannot get rid of the feeling that there's a breath caught in my throat that I can neither swallow or expel out. I hope I can get some wise advice about how to handle this anger. I don't want it to consume me. I hope I can forgive and forget but I probably need more time. I don't know how long but I am already working on the path to gain my faith in humans and confidence in people. Wish me luck.

Birthday wish list 2009

Don't normally do wish lists but thought that this year I'll heed my sister's advice:

1) UOB Ladies Card
2) Shi Wan Ge Wei Shen Me (DVD, professor tortoise)
3) Wii
4) Michael Buble's greatest hits album (not sure if there's such a CD)

So far that's all...haha. If anyone is interested to get me the items just leave a comment. =)

Lotsa fun!

Went to Eileen's house to play her new Wii...super fun! Serene was there too and I found out when she's playing a game she changes to a different personality. She is playing to win...and actually it's super funny when we are playing boxing. As a spectator, you can see all the different weird poses of the players and how engross they are in the game. Tried Bowling, tennis and boxing. The games are really tiring. Can feel arms aching and whole body perspiring. If only Wii is not so pricey then can get one and everybody at home can play and exercise rain or shine...=)

毒舌

So hurt by someone who commented abt me and another colleague: "她越来越胖，你越来越瘦。" I know I've gained weight since my Taiwan trip but have started my dieting...don't have to hurt me this way what...sob sob...I know that someone has no ill meaning, just being truthful. No wonder they say the truth hurts...

Recently caught movies

Caught "BLOOD" before my Taiwan trip and found it very gory...the ending was quite disappointing. Watched "Drag me to hell" last night and it's been awhile since I was so freaked out by a horror movie. Still I didn't scream. Had a slight headache after the movie cos the sound system was too powerful (Vivocity).

Very true!!!

This is what I read from my horoscope reading frm OPEN将 today:

整體運氣：天秤座爭取屬於自己的福利是應該的，但如果決定權不在你身上，那也別太激動，這樣只會把事情搞壞，相信你也不想弄得兩敗俱傷吧。

桃花與人緣：天秤座今日所招來的桃花會讓你神采飛揚，但這只是短暫的歡樂相遇，到頭來誰也都沒聯絡，雖然感到惆悵，但還是請你回到現實來吧。

工作與財運學業：天秤座今日在財運上可要多積極一點囉，你目前花錢的量比賺錢還大，不要以為你補得回來喔，花錢就像是滾雪球一樣，只會越來越大。

幸運色：古銅
幸運物：室內拖鞋
其他建議：約會

Totally agree with the sentence in red...need to bear this in mind.