Fireworks and sunrise

After meeting his 2 JC classmates for lunch at tcc, went for my piano lesson at PS. We headed for Sentosa Resorts World to catch the fireworks at Universal Studios. Had dinner at KT's Grill and since I wasn't that hungry, we shared a combo meal. The food was quite good. There were alot of people waiting for the fireworks. We went to the stores to look at the merchandise. Teddy got a laptop bag while I had a mechanical pencil that costs $9.90...super ex!

The fireworks was very nice, tried to take photos but thought a video would be better as there were music too. So only took 1 photo at the beginning and took a video after.

We decided to catch the sunrise at Changi Beach but due to cloudy conditions, couldn't really see the sunrise...what a pity...

Night Museum - Night Festival 2010

After the PSLE Oral briefing at Spring Singapore, took NEL to Dhoby Ghaut to meet Teddy to go to the Night Festival. We went to the SMU open area to find the graffiti van to get the free t-shirts. We walked over to Peranakan Museum next. There were glow in the dark art activities so we tried the sand art and also the peranakan tiles...I did a peacock sand art and 1 of the tiles. We went over to Kopitiam for a late dinner before heading to the National Museum to look at the exhibits in the various galleries.

Agnes - Despicable me (Does this count as annoying, I'm gonna die, It's ...

Caught the movie "Despicable Me" and I adore Agnes! She is so cute!!!

Not fated to watch...

Tried to catch "Toy Story 3" last night at Cathay with Teddy but seems like we are not fated to watch the movie as the timing was off on Monday and after our quick dinner, the tickets for the 7:40pm show was sold out...the next show starts at 9:50pm and I thought it would be too late by the time the movie ends. Headed to 313 Coffeebean to play Monopoly Deal instead...Will catch "Despicable Me" on Friday...
Bumped into Ray at Plaza Singapura again but didn't know will meet him so the Japanese snacks I got for Yifen and him is still at home...so coincidental. =)

Ramen Santouka

Tried the ramen at Central with Jason, Ray, Ben, Jenn Yang and Kelly after bumping into them at the Diver shop sale at Riverside Point. Not a ramen lover but the ramen here with the flavoured egg is nice...=P

Teddy Chua is back...

Had dinner with Teddy Chua at Suntec last night...will be celebrating his birthday with his family on Friday...=)

Teddy is away...

Sent Teddy off at Golden Mile after spending the afternoon with him and having dinner with his Uni friends. He will be off to Redang for a diving trip with his JC pals...hope he'll enjoy good weather there and stay safe...

Back from a wonderful Japan holiday

Shinjuku Washington Hotel

Touched down at Changi Airport Terminal 1 at 1+am last night...went home straight to catch some sleep as I have to be in school for the P6 intensive programme by 8am.

Had a great time with Teddy Chua, Nina and Amy. Visited Disneyland, Sanrio Puroland and lots of other places of attractions in Tokyo that I didn't go to the last time I went with my family. Bought alot of foodstuff at the Narita Airport to bring home for my family and friends...luckily, I didn't have excess baggage load...quite scared of paying the extra charges...if only the holiday doesn't end, can spend more time with Teddy and enjoy the fabulous seafood in Japan...tried horse meat sushi which was quite unique and the sea urchin/uni was simply delicious! =P

天福宫

今天和父母去吃虾面和排骨面。吃饱午餐后，我们去了天福宫拜拜。快要离开庙时，我发现有蝙蝠。原来在庙的屋檐下一共有八只蝙蝠在那里休息。很特别的景象。庙里其实蛮亮的，但是这些蝙蝠选择在这里休息。过后，我们去找爸爸卖手表的朋友，林叔叔，请他帮忙找换钱的朋友，让我换日币。换好日币，我就请爸妈去吃甜品。我很喜欢吃他们的姜汤芝麻汤圆。再过一天，我就会在日本游玩咯，好期待，好兴奋！（＞＿＜）

Tokyo here we come!

In 4 days time, we are heading to Tokyo for a 9-day holiday! Going for free and easy with Nina and her sis. Can't wait for our Jap adventure to begin! =D

"Shrek Forever After"

Caught this movie last night at Cathay. Think the movie was very nice and really like Puss in Boots innocent eye look...=) Shrek's line to Fiona that the best time he had that day was she made him fall for her all over again was very touching too.

Suzy's Zoo

Suzy's Zoo series of characters have been around for quite some time, didn't really notice them till sis said that she likes it. I managed to get one of the bolster from the prize stage machines after less than 5 tries, was pretty lucky that day. Also got to exchange another duck on the pillow for this boof just last Saturday.

Iron Man 2

Went to Vivocity to catch this movie that Teddy wanted to watch yesterday. Didn't watch the first movie but thought that this kind of movie would be pretty much the same.

After watching it, I thought that X-Men was much better in terms of the storyline. Though both movies had alot of fighting but still...the special effects in X-Men were more interesting to me.

Durains or Teddy?

Last weekend, Teddy Chua suddenly asked me: "If you have to choose, will you choose durain or me?" I answered: "You of course." Teddy beams...afterwhich I truthfully added: "Because you can buy me durains, sushi, sashimi, teh tarik, yami yoghurt, etc..." Teddy @_@...

Even if I have to sacrifice durains for Teddy Chua, I will gladly do it...no one can replace him. =)

《My Rainy Days》

Caught this movie cos Teddy thought it's a romantic film I'll enjoy. I thought that the female lead looks quite pretty but Teddy says she's just cute. I like the scene where the male lead tries to shut her up in the library by pasting a post-it on her lips...looks so silly.

Recent movies that we've caught

Watched "Future X Cops" as there's Andy Lau in it, the storyline is quite similar to a few other movies, so not that interesting.

Caught "Monga" and really think 阮经天 acted quite well. A pity that his character betrayed his friends and died in the end.

Gold bar USB and "Clash of the Titans"

Went to Victoria Concert Hall today for my school's choir rehearsal. Decided to pop by ABRSM office to ask about my piano practical exam date. Had a tough time with the office manager as she took on an authoritative tone and commented that it's very strange for me to come asking 1 day after the exams have ended. Apparently, the mail got lost and my scheduled date was 22 Feb. They gave me another form to register after much grumbling some more at me. Feel so awful...

Headed back to school and had my P observation for my P1 class. The students were quite cooperative so I was quite relieved. Have to arrange to meet up for the post-observation conference soon.

Decided to go play the machine to get the soft toys but had no luck. Later, after dinner with Jason, saw a few people managed to get USB from a machine quite easily. Decided to try my luck and after spending $8, managed to get 2 USBs of 1 GB each. The USB is in the shape of a gold bar...quite funny. Will take a photo and post up next time. Gave one of the USB to ying.

We went to watch "Clash of the Titans" with Roy, Azlina and Rosie. Think the movie is quite nice, better than "Alice in Wonderland".

Szz...szz...szz

He gets very amused when I make different sounds when I touch certain parts of his body sometimes. Just think that he is like a big soft-toy for me to play with sometimes. Haha...
Got the chance to use the electric shaver on him. Think it's fun especially when his chin is smooth after the shave and he can't poke me with his stubble which gives me the creeps everytime he does that.

"Up in the air"

We went to Vivocity and caught this movie. Think George Clooney's character is very lonely...but what he did for his sis, to give away his air miles for the couple to travel around the world was really sweet...I like the song from the movie "Help yourself" by Sad Brad Smith. The official website: http://www.theupintheairmovie.com/

Break Out

Went to watch "Break Out" with Jason at Esplanade today. The show was entertaining and I like the music. We went to Max Brenner after the show and I was on a Choc high as I drank the mocha and also shared the munchies waffle with him. He sent me home and we played Monopoly Deal with sis till it's time to go for my cousin's wedding at Furama.

Sushi Tei and Gustimo

Went for my facial at Hitachi Towers, Green Sanctuary. Wanted to go before CNY but they were fully booked. Finally, we managed to have dinner at Sushi Tei, Paragon. The last few times we tried to go to Sushi Tei there was always a long queue. They don't take reservations too so we can only go try our luck. Think maybe because it was a Monday so there wasn't any queue.
After dinner, we walked over to ION to look for Gustimo to try out the Gelato. We had melon, green apple and white wine flavours. I like the white wine taste. We played a few games of Monopoly Deal after having the gelato. Shared a cab home cos stomach was feeling funny. To wait for a cab at ION is simply a waste of time. We walked over to Wisma and the queue moved much faster.

"Alice in Wonderland"

Met up with Jason to have lunch at Queen and Mangosteen at Vivocity. After a very full lunch, we walked around Vivo to find baby clothes for my colleague's baby girl. Managed to get one from LifeBaby which has the message "Will work for milk" super cute. Went to get Haagen Daz Mango Sorbet. He keeps saying he pampers me too much...girlfriends are for pampering, no? haha...

We headed to China Square Central cos he wanted to get collectible toy as a birthday present for his brother. Thought there will be a better selection over there. Managed to find one rather big gundam model that was quite pricey.

Had my piano lesson before heading to Marina Square to meet his Uni friends for dinner and also movie. The movie was in 3D. Thought that the tiny mouse in the movie was cute but didn't really like the movie plot. Quite plain.

夹娃娃机

最近和他出门都会看到夹娃娃机。就像回到在台湾旅游的时候，会有一股冲动想玩一玩。第一次在狮城大厦夹到 Cinnamoroll with panda. 第二次，在新达城，夹到 Rilakuma 的娃娃。第二次较幸运，没花到10元就夹到了。

元宵节

今天是元宵节，但因为是星期天，家人一向到外用餐，而他的父母邀请我和他们一起吃晚餐，所以就到他的家吃火锅。晚餐吃得好饱。

"Dear John"

Went to Cineleisure after work to exchange my 2 free movie passes for "Dear John" at 9:40pm show. Went shopping and walking around Mandarin Gallery, Takashimaya, Wisma and ION. Managed to find the knickers that I got from Topshop before, like the design so got another of the same piece. Went into Marc by Marc Jacob at Mandarin Gallery. Saw this cute skirt with ribbon designs on it, was checking the price when I saw the tag, it was $399...faints...quickly placed it back on the rack and left the place.
Met Jason by 7pm and walked over to Lucky Plaza where we had Indonesian food for dinner. The food was good and we headed to Coffee Bean in Paragon so that he can view the photos in my netbook.
The movie ending was expected and it wasn't really a tear-jerker...so no puffy red eyes after the movie. He sent me home and both of us had a nice evening.

Earth Hour 8:30pm 27 March 2010 Saturday

For those who read my blog, do show support for this cause!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FclcMfzjwug

Lunch with his parents

Jason came to pick me up around 12+pm to go for lunch with his parents at Singapore Swimming Club. After lunch, we headed for his house to spend the afternoon together. Played Monopoly Deal again...=D Intended to go to Timbre after collecting his Esprit watch from Plaza Singapura but it started raining so we headed for Serangoon Gardens' Sushi Tei instead. There was a long queue and we decided to have chicken rice. After a very full dinner, we went to Liquid Kitchen to have a drink and continue with Monopoly Deal. Went home slightly earlier as both of us got to work tomorrow.

Dad's birthday

Had to go back to school for Choir practice from 8 to 10am. Stayed back to set P2 portfolio paper. Parents came by around 11am to pick me up to have lunch at Vista Bistro at Big Splash for Dad's birthday celebration. Gave him an angbao like what I did for Mum so that he can use it to buy whatever he needs or likes. After lunch, took a short walk along the beach before meeting Jason. We went to Paragon, Takashimaya and Wisma before heading to Plaza Singapura for my piano lesson. Spent much of our afternoon in coffee club playing Monopoly Deal. One of the waiters even asked where we got this game...not paying attention to serving customers but looking at the game...haha...
Made a puzzle for him with my own drawing so he got to fix it up himself. Had a smiling bear asking for Bear Hugs on the puzzle. =D
Jason's mum called for us to join them at home for dinner as it's 人日。Dinner was nice and will be joining them for lunch tomorrow too.

1 week anniversary

Met Jason at Vivocity after work to get dinner at Marche together. Tried the pork knuckles and got my chococinno fix...=D

Walked around to digest our full stomachs before heading to Haagen Daz for ice-cream. He forgot to bring the voucher we got the last time. Thought he had it in his wallet. Tried the Monopoly card game, Deal which was quite addictive and much faster to finish then the boardgame.

He got me the Cecelia Ahern book " The book of tomorrow" as a gift. Will prepare something for him on Saturday. =)

Yusheng...

Back to work today and feel quite tired cos slept late last night. During Contact Time today, we had our yusheng. Every year we will have this powerpoint to guide us to say the auspicious sayings and add the ingredients to the yusheng before tossing away. The salmon used this year was smoked so it tasted quite different. Felt very tired by the time my lessons ended, quickly rushed home to get a short nap before dinner.

Meet His Parents

After going to the temple with my parents in the morning, reached home by 12+pm. Jason came by to pick me up to go to his place as his parents wanted to meet me. Had a good chat with his mum...think she's very approachable. We went to Great World City and had dinner at Bangkok Jam. For once, the tom yum soup wasn't spicy and was only sour. Quite surprised as the restaurant serves rather authentic Thai cuisines. We went to GV to watch "Valentine's Day'. The movie was quite nice but it ended quite late, around 12am. Yawnz...

Steamboat dinner

Relatives came to visit for the second day of CNY, had a good time playing with Max...he is only 15 months old and he actually smiled when I wanted to carry him. Super adorable! Jason came by to pick me up to join him for his friend's gathering at Serangoon. We had steamboat dinner and after the dinner we were trying to find out how to get to Bottle Tree Park. Couldn't find the entrance so in the end just went back to my place.

Meet the parents

The first day of the Lunar New Year falls on the same day as Valentine's Day this year. In the morning, we went out for the visitations as usual. As this year we went out earlier, we finished the visitations and was back at home by 11+am.

Jason decided to pay my parents a visit as we were going out for the afternoon. He spent some time talking to my Dad before we left. He bought a bouquet of tulips for me which I left at home. We headed to Bukit Timah area to have dinner at Mimolette. I like the building as it has a colonial feel to it. The food was nice and the ambience was great. We headed to Mount Faber next but because he didn't make any reservations, the Jewel Box was full. We went to Emily Hill and had drinks at Hang Out. The place is rather secluded and there were only outdoor sittings. Enjoyed spending the day together.

Lunar New Year's Eve

Went out with Jason to Sentosa Resort World. It was a great disappointment as most of the retail stores were not open yet and those that were opened were the high end boutique kind. We headed to Vivocity for lunch at The Queen and Mangosteen. The serving was big but the food was nice. We walked around before heading to Haagen Daz for ice-cream. After which, we went back to Bugis to exchange the clothes rack which Jason got from Muji and also to Bugis street so that I can get the same blouse I got for sis as she wanted the black color version. We went to MacRitchie to enjoy the breeze before he sent me home for reunion dinner. This year not much stamina to eat for a long period of time, should be because of the heavy lunch I had.

First official date

While chatting on the phone last night, Jason asked if I would like to be his gf. Thought about it for awhile and decided to give both of us a chance. We went out as a couple to Bugis and had dinner at Ma Maison. While waiting for him, met Joycern who was meeting Biyin to go to Wendy's nail place. Jason and I went to Bugis street for me to find something similar to what I saw in Far East the other day. However, I didn't find a similar dress. Found a chiffon white long blouse and got that for $15 instead. We went to Hotel Intercontinental lounge to get drinks. He sent me home around 11+pm.

Wed evening out

Met up with Jason to have dinner at Wheelock Place's Sun with Moon before heading to Cineleisure for "14 Blades". The movie was rather gory but find the Singaporean actor, Qi Yi Wu acted quite well in it. We also tried chocolate Research Factory's Champagne choc which was very nice!

Before meeting him, was shopping around in Far East Square as I couldn't make an appointment with Green Sanctuary for a facial. Spotted 2 dresses which was very nice but their sizes were too small for the bust area...sigh...still thinking about them. Hope to find similar dresses in my size when I head to Bugis after work tomorrow.

CNY is coming yet...

Think my immunity system is still not strong enough...CNY is just round the corner but I caught the flu bug on Monday and wasn't able to go to the doc...bear with the sniffles after taking a panadol cold tablet frm a colleague and went for all my lessons.

Went home after work and took another tablet before taking a short nap in the evening. The next day ended with a sore throat but still dragged myself to work as there's an important meeting abt the P2 portfolio assessment.

Throat feels horrible but still gotta work...

下一站幸福

为了看小小彬的演出，每次台湾播出后，第二天一定上网找 youtube　来看。这部剧很快就要完了。小小彬在另一部和言承旭和Ella的剧即将在U频道播出，到时才追看。下一站幸福的官方网站：http://www.ttv.com.tw/drama09/next/story.htm

《东京铁塔》

在台湾时，购买了《东京铁塔》的DVD。观看后，觉得电影的节奏有点慢，但主题是在说男主角和母亲的故事，反映了孝道。他们拍摄的东京铁塔，夜晚的灯光照得很漂亮迷人。

Movies I've caught in the past months

Been awhile

Was too busy to update my blog...busy with work, lots of activities near the end of semester as school was ending for 2009. Overall, 2009 was an interesting year where I got the chance to teach music for the first time in class. I enjoyed the lessons and it helped that there's lesser markings.

Travelled to Taiwan for 3 times this year...i know it sounds very exaggerated but all for different purposes. The March trip was with my family to tour...June trip was to attend the ICT conference and also to explore Taiwan on my own (of course Taiwanese friends brought me around), December trip was to join the Teachers Educational Tour and to extend it to bring 3 of my friends around Taipei. I went to Hualian and Taichung without them as the Hualian trip was part of the Teachers' tour while I wanted to go visit my friends in Taichung.

2010 is just hours away...hope the new year will be as smooth-sailing as 2009. Happy New Year everyone!

Lg hp blog entry

For the very first time, im using my hp to blog and it is very fun to be able to blog on the go!

Horoscope by OPEN

整體運氣：天秤座今天的整體運勢表現優秀，原本感覺挺困難的是在你的努力下通通被你解決掉。不但讓你大大出了口氣，對於自己的自信更加倍。(",) *hurray!*

桃花與人緣：天秤座今天的桃花運勢很不錯，別再猶豫不決，錯過這一次表白機會不知何時才會再遇上好時機，大聲說出你的內心話，他會給你機會。(") *skeptical look*

工作與財運學業：天秤座良好的溝通能力，再工作上獲得陞遷的機會，這已經令你很心滿意足，再看到薪水的漲幅程度，那更是令你興奮地想要跳起來唷！(','?) *hmm...*

幸運色：磚紅
幸運物：玫瑰花
其他建議：穿冬天的毛衣 (>_<) *probably die of "heatstroke" here...

Challenging days mini reflection

2 days ago, realised that my finger skin eczema is not getting any better so was fretting about my piano practical exam on 24/9. Managed to solve the problem and was at Teachers' Network for the 18 degree Space Sharing Session for the whole day.

Upon reflection, here are my learning points:

• what bothers you in your personal life shouldn't affect your work (professionalism)
• the effort you put in may not be recognised by others but is recognition important? what is your purpose in pursuing/contributing to a project? (passion for learning)
• appreciation and being humble when there's guidance available (heeding advices)
• being an effective team player matters more than a domineering leader (charismatic and influential leadership)
• prioritising what is important at present (organising in 'chaos')
• finding simple pleasures in all that you do. facing challenges and critical voices bravely (self-counselling)

Like what my P aptly said: "A teacher today does not only teach in class, in short, we are 'BGL' =Bao Ga Liao"

Catch me if you can

Caught this movie today and really liked how the plot unfolds although the basic storyline is the cop chasing a thief who is very crafty. The costume and music used for the movie setting was also interesting.

Wonderful weekend with wonderful pple

Been too busy lately to update my blog...here's a brief run down of events that took place recently...

Friday 18/9 PSLE LC (PM session: time out at 4pm to attend piano lesson 5-6pm before exam on 24/9) Realised that I left my hp in school when I've reached Dhoby Ghaut so quickly called my colleague for sch's contact number to ensure that they don't close the school before i rush back to get my hp. Was in time to find the hp and Miss Ng kindly offered to give me a lift to Serangoon as she's heading home and I'm going to my friend's house to prepare for her wedding tomorrow. I will miss my P as she's retiring by the end of this year because she's the P I know since I've entered the NSPS family. Managed to find my way to Eileen's condo after passing the Getai and walking to the wrong Cherry Gardens beside Cherry Hills...super confusing...once entered the condo compound, overshot and went to a wrong lift lobby...had to retrace my steps...lots of wrong turns before finally finding her...Spent the whole evening till 11pm preparing the wedding challenges for the groom to win the bride's hand...met Mrs Yeo, our sec sch home econs teacher as she's Eileen's Godma...had a nice talk with her. =)

Sat 19/9 Headed to Ang Mo Kio Christ the King church by 1130am to help out with the church wedding before the couple and their entourage arrive. Followed one of the bridal car to Regent Hotel around 3+pm to get ready for the wedding banquet. The 7 bridesmaids and myself quickly did our makeup and change into evening wear to prepare to welcome the guests. By 6pm we were ready at level 1, outside royal pavilion to start the cocktail reception. Met alot of sec sch pals whom she invited so was a nice reunion. The wedding video and animation by Stefine was sweet and rather hilarious. Creative idea to invite Singapore's only 变脸大师 as a special performance. By 12+am, we finally called it a day and went home. So happy for the couple and glad that I played a small part in their romantic and wonderful wedding day. Popular day for wedding due to the date 190909 =)

Sun 20/9 Went to Kovan to Cherie Hearts playhouse by 930am. Headed to Kovan coffeeshop for wanton mee with BTPC friends before heading to Somerset OC with Yifen & Ray. We had Ben & Jerry's and a drink at Heaven's Loft before Yifen & me went to shop while Ray went to find a cafe to work. We were at catalyst when we spotted a nice blouse for Yifen. Since her bday is coming up and she really looked gd in it, I quickly paid for her and present it as a gift while she was still in the changing room. We walked around and she got me to choose my bday gift too...got a holga camera strap before we hear from Ray that he entered the Finals of a Wii Sports competition on Level 4. We spotted him from Level 5 and were waving like aunties spotting their boy at a competition before we realised that there's an uncle filming footages for mediacorp...faints...started laughing at ourselves. In the end, Ray won $100 vouchers and we went for dinner at Heaven's Loft again to use the vouchers as they are due by 30 Sept. We could also get 2 tubs of hand-packed Ben & Jerry ice-creams. Both of them generously offered to let me bring one home..I chose the choc mint and frozen berry yoghurt. We walked down to PS to visit Etude House and buy some cosmetics before taking the NEL home. Gave Yifen the folder and nail polish which she likes. =D

Mon 21/9 Hari Raya Puasa: Stayed home to clear my work before enjoying a sumptuous dinner with my parents and their Chinese business friends at Seafood International. The restaurant has been renovated so there's greater ambience but the food quality is still as fabulous...=D

Teachers' Day Celebration 2009

Going to wake up early to make homemade pancakes for my colleagues in NSPS. Special people in my NSPS life will get special delivery and mini gift cards as well. Have also prepared belated birthday gift for my colleague and her twin, Waiyin and Waihan. Promised a student to give her a special sticker for her belated bday gift. Her birthday falls on the same day as Michael Jackson, 29 August. Looking forward to the concert tomorrow in school. I love NSPS! =D

Mona Lisa Smile

Caught this movie on Channel 5 on Sunday afternoon. I like it alot! Think will try to find the vcd in the shops soon...

Baybeatz 2009

On the final night of this year's Baybeatz 2009, managed to find a friend to accompany me to go. Reached Esplanade by 715pm and caught the concourse show by a local 21 year old gal inch chua and her friend mark performing. Their music is really nice and Kiah Hong and myself enjoyed it. We headed out to the Arena next and the band performing was a group of Malay guys who were really gd with their band instruments. The last song they performed had an Indian guy singing. Very interesting.

Head started feeling light cos didn't really eat today except for the yami yoghurt just before I met up with KH at Novena Square 2. We went to Gluttons Bay and shared the table with a really sweet old couple from Norway. Had a great time chatting and having our food together. Took photos for them and have emailed them already. Both of us were like local guides telling them abt the food and the way to eat them the Singapore way. Super amusing.

After they've left, we walked over to the booths selling clothes and accessories. Like a mini flea market. I bought a dummy camera necklace cum keychain. Chose the white color from the pink/baby blue/yellowish green. The girl was actually wearing the white but I really liked that instead of the baby blue so luckily she was willing to sell. =D

The outdoor stage was heavy metal band performance so we only stayed for awhile before heading back into Esplanade to walk to the art display at Citylink and to head back to Marina Square where his unique red truck was parked.

Had a great night out, hope to go for more events soon.

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.

Confessions of a shopaholic

Read the book some time ago but caught the movie on the plane back to Singapore. I really like the movie, think cos can identify with the main character, being a shopaholic myself...Just got a top from Outfitter's Girls "Born to shop" haha...super cute. I think my June salary has all gone into my Taiwan trip but it's worth it. ^_^ My total check-in luggage was 50.2kg...scary right? My sis commented on facebook that I brought another her back...basically all the hard cover children storybooks and the conference materials...My heart still aching from the excess baggage charge...didn't know will amount to so much, maybe posting the books back would have been cheaper...oh well...what's done is done...just have to scrimp and save, maybe even go to drastic measures to ban myself from my fave stores to cut down on my spendings...can i do it? hmm

Saturday Night movies

Been catching Sat night movies on Channel 5 lately. A few weeks ago, caught "Elizabeth Town" starring Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst. It was really sweet for her to help him compile a travelling book with songs as he cope with his father's death. Just watched "A lot like love" starring Aston Kutcher and he really looks good...=)

360

Went to East Coast for dinner and tried the western food at 360. The mash potato with the ribeye was really tasty but it came in a small portion.

Necessary Extravagance

Had lunch with my colleagues at Soup Restaurant in Compasspoint as Yihong and Liu Yuan will be leaving us soon. Was invited by Rosman to view his graduating works at NAFA so decided to go take a look. There were alot of different art works like paintings, sculptures, etc. There were alot of people at the event and met Siti and Rosman there. I like the zocard they have to advertise for this exhibition. Looks very elegant and classy.

"Blood"

Went to Orchard to get a gift for my taiwanese friend's nephew. Decided on a travelling spoon and fork set with a case so that they can use it to feed him when they go out. Went to tcc in Kinokuniya to read my Marian Keyes' book "This Charming Man". Managed to complete it and had a nice Royaltine cake with peach tea. Met up with Albert for dinner at Bugis and we went for a movie "Blood" at Iluma's Film Garde. Before the movie, tried Lavender hot chocolate at cheeky chocolates. The drink is quite nice...the movie was very gory and scary. Think too violent...

Raizal's wedding

Took 109 to Pasir Ris Community Centre to attend my colleague, Raizal's wedding. The bride had a gown that reminds us of Barbie doll dress as it's pink and very princess-like. The hall was nicely decorated and after taking photos with the couple, we left as they were making their way to the bride's house. Headed to Sengkang Library as Jeremy dropped me and Waiyin at Compasspoint. As it's the holidays now, can borrow 8 books instead of the usual 4. Will be doing alot of reading for the next few days. =)

Little Red Flower

Caught this China film on okto on Sunday night. The children were able to express their emotions very vividly and their determination to achieve the little red flowers for doing something right was very endearing. The boy who was the main character tried to coerce his friends to believe that their teacher, Mrs Li is a child-eating monster. He has a very mischievous face and often gets himself into trouble. Like almost all the Chinese films I've caught before, I couldn't understand the ending. It was rather abrupt and I didn't understand the message the film was trying to convey.

败犬女王完结篇

终于看完败犬女王了，其实故事不是很长，也比较现实。只是觉得当无双遇到气爆时，卡斯打电话到电台去，说他想听到无双说“卡斯，我还在。”。当无双真的在电话里说这句话时，我其实觉得有点怪。好像是冤魂不散，一直缠着人的幽魂。哈哈。