Yours truly, ♥lyn

Review: Bifesta Cleansing Lotion

2012-01-30T21:58:00.000+08:00

This post is totally overdue, because I got the sample back last December and all thanks to Nuffnang! (:

I'm usually too lazy to put on eye makeup, and my eyeliner and mascara are all waterproof and that means higher difficulty to remove them.

I've tried Skinfood's Milkshake Point Remover and Biore's Cleansing Oil to remove my Canmake waterproof eyeliner, and both needed much tugging and rubbing in order to remove completely. That is so not good, as it will cause wrinkles and loose skin around my eyes!

However, after trying Bifesta's Cleansing Lotion, it only took me a few swipes and my eyeliner is out! Not the best, but at least better than the former mentioned two products. I shall try the much raved Biore's new cleansing wipes soon too, and compare the effectiveness.

What I liked most about this lotion is that it's not oil-based; very light on the skin and won't feel uncomfortable at all.

Rating: 4/5

Review: eM by the River

2011-11-27T22:38:00.001+08:00

Had brunch with BP at eM by the River yesterday.

The pancakes aren't very nice. Not hot enough. Still prefer the pancakes at Strictly Pancakes.

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Florentine

The eggs were superbly half done. Love the taste of the yolk! :D The toasted bread were nicely done too; crispy enough. Overall, no harm giving a try (for the heavenly eggs)!

Walked to Great World City to catch Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1. I'm seriously only looking foward to Part 2, because Part 1 is too stale. There's not much fighting and the front part is all about Edward and Bella's honeymoon. I wanna see how Bella hunts, and the fight between the Cullens and Volturia.

Rating: 2.5/5

Went to town for shopping! And yes, we both bought something at H&M! Happy much. I love my new pair of jeans, even though the colour runs upon washing. And I bought a basic dress too. (:

Reflections

2011-11-27T22:26:00.001+08:00

Have been thinking a lot these days (and having headaches as a result).

I want to do something about it. I want to change the whole situation. But I need to convert my thoughts into actions, and I need to gather my courage first.

Maybe I need some brainwashing. And I need to throw away that stubborn character of mine...sometimes.

Failure

2011-11-24T07:03:00.001+08:00

Having studied communication for 4.5 years, I failed terribly in applying it in reality nonetheless.

Blank.

Change(d)

2011-11-24T00:13:00.001+08:00

It has happened again. This is really tiring. How can I make myself stronger? I don't wanna feel like this everytime.

Change. Is it really me? Yes, I know I've changed. Suddenly I thought, who am I? It's like I don't know what's the real me anymore.

I know what I can do to make things better. But I don't want to force myself in doing things that I don't feel like. But should I just pretend that everything's alright and good if I do it that way? Even if it's like 'sacrificing' myself? Where should I start? How should I start?

Crap. I sound like I need counseling.

Maybe it's really my problem and not yours.

Ugly

2011-11-06T14:40:00.000+08:00

Ugly. That was what I wanted to avoid. But I still did it anyway, made it ugly.

This is the first time I'm so affected. It felt as if it's a total goodbye and breakaway, and that whatever we shared before will just be gone with the wind.

I don't want it to end, because I value our friendship. But after thinking much, it's really selfish of me. If ignoring can heal you, please do so. Think for yourself too.

I'm sorry if I ever misled you. Sorry for the hurt.

Maybe...I shouldn't have started it at all. But what's done cannot be undone.

But...thank you, for all the things you've done. Appreciate it.

I think I need to be around with happy people.

Sudden thoughts...

2011-08-25T23:10:00.001+08:00

不知为什么，看到你送的两个玩具，只停留了一下下，眼泪不经意地滑落下来。心里倒没有感觉什么，但脑海里突然充满了我们过去的记忆。也没有思念，只是在那刹那。。。

心，好像被锁住了。对的钥匙还没出现，可能还不想找到吧。

我喜欢我现在的生活，因为我的 life，完全由我控制。

(:

Balancing work and life

2011-06-26T00:48:00.000+08:00

I used to have this principle on work: No overtime no matter how much work there is. I broke it within 2 weeks into my job at WH.

It wasn't so bad in the beginning. At least, I wouldn't stay after 8pm so much. But for the past one month, I stayed beyond 8pm almost everyday. Busy with the shifting of office and events. Yeah, work is never ending. But seriously, now I really experience that 9.5 hours aren't enough to finish the pile of work! Time really flies, every single day.

After our building open house this Tuesday, I'm going to start balancing work and life again. So tiring and boring to OT everyday. Even my new partner said she felt like she has worked in WH for months. And I told her I felt like I've aged a lot. Haha.

I'm not complaining about work or the company, because I think I've nice bosses. (: The downsides, I think, it's the lack of internal communication and having several cooks in the process decision making. But things get going without much delay, which I think is very important.

Will be going to Macau on Thursday for a company teambuilding trip with one of the project sites' colleagues, and will be missing two events: Kaylin's 1st month and Beast fan meeting. ): What's even more of a pity about the Beast fan meeting was that I received an email from a friend who extended her staff discount for the event - 50% off tickets! )): I'll miss you, Yoseob and Kaylin!

Oh, and my skin has become really dull and awful. ):

KPop Heal the World Concert

2011-06-05T12:59:00.003+08:00

Last night's KPop Heal the World Concert was a blast!

Headed to Max Pavilion after lunch to see if there's any queue to collect the tickets. The collection starts at 4pm and we reached there at about 2pm. Yeah, we were kiasu. Haha. Seeing that there were quite few people camping there and no queue line formed yet, we went back to Expo and walked around John Little sale. Walked back at about 3.15pm and we saw...

...a queue formed under the hot sun. We were complaining that we got cheated because they actually started issuing the tickets before 4pm. Luckily the queue moved quite fast and it wasn't very long when we got there, and our joy escalated when we got our tickets.

We got Category 2 tickets when we paid for Category 3! We were practically jumping with excitement upon receiving our tickets. Haha. Bummer to those who got their tickets directly from the organiser when we got free upgrade! Heh.

Headed to Tampines to shop around and settle our dinner before the concert. And how we hate Tampines, because there were sales everywhere and temptations...especially Tampines 1. Loved this top at Cache Cache but didn't get it. Gonna shop for it next weekend, heh.

Headed back to Max Pavilion and reached there at about 6.30pm, and we saw...

...this long queue.

The queue moved quite fast though. But they confiscated my snack bought at Yamakawa. -.-

The light sticks given out to all attendees

Our seat distance from the stage

The concert started with local talents with beatbox and dance. After much anticipation, the first Korean act finally began, with Orange Caramel! Not a huge fan of them, so I only know one of the songs they sang was Bangkok City.

Next up, T-max. Don't really know their songs too, except for the two songs they sang for Boys Over Flowers OST. Though we didn't know their songs, but they really brought up the atmosphere.

After School performed Bang, Diva, Because of you and Shampoo. We didn't like some of the members like Kahi and Bekah, but unknowingly ended up in favour of them after watching them perform live!

And whee!!! MBlaq! Lee Joon shii lovely~ Lee Joon shii wonderful~ (If you watch Oh, My School! you'll know this). They performed all the songs we love; except for Oh Yeah (but it hyped up everyone too) - Y, You are my +, Stay and Again.

Last but not least, T-ara!! All our favourite songs! :D Why are you being like this, Yayaya, Chorum Chorum, Bo Beep Bo Beep and Love you like crazy. They sang the most number of songs as compared to the rest. (: As Jiyeon's birthday is on 7 June (same as Leanne), the emcee's prompted the audience to sing a birthday song for her. Oh, and during Bo Beep Bo Beep, they threw their gloves to the audience!

Really enjoyed the concert. (:

Psst, photography and videography weren't allowed in the concert actually. But lots of people still went ahead anyway.

Honesty is a virtue

2011-05-25T22:29:00.002+08:00

Had a meeting with university scholarship students yesterday, and these conversations with my boss happened in between.

Boss was explaining about the company and job scope of the relevant positions to the students while I was figuring out the laptop and projector. When boss finished explaining, he asked,

"So Lynette, can you remember what I just said to them?"

"Sorry, I wasn't really listening..."

"Wa, you're so honest ah."

"Hmm ya...honesty is a virtue!"

"Hahaha ya, honesty is indeed a virtue."

I did a powerpoint deck on company's events and CSR programmes for the meeting on the same day, and before I started the slideshow, my boss commented,

"Actually I don't really like the word 'happenings at WH'. I think it's not professional."

"Err yea I know, but cos I did it at the last minute so..."

"Ya ya, I understand."

Phew.

Then came the slide on safety campaign and my boss tested me by asking,

"...VMV (vision, mission and values). Lynette, maybe you can tell us what's our VMV?"

"Err...sorry I don't really remember!"

"You're really very honest ah!"

"Heh ya, I have a memory like a goldfish."

"That's very bad!"

Then I tried mitigating by listing what I can remember...I only managed to choke out one term and added it can all be found on the website. My other colleague tried to help me secretly by mouthing the other terms to me, haha.

I used to feel really tired after work no matter how early I knock off as well as draggy mornings, but so far this job has given me none of this. I don't feel tired after work at all, just sleepy mornings which doesn't last throughout whole day. I've a good feeling about this job. (:

On a side note, the Heal the World Charity K-Pop Concert is just next Saturday!! So excited! :D

K-Pop Concerts, 2 this year!

2011-05-21T12:06:00.001+08:00

For the first time in my life, I'm going for (paid) music concert. Not one, but two! And both are K-Pop! :D The last time I went for an unpaid music concert was Stefanie Sun's back in 2009, which was staged as an appreciation for Asian Youth Games (AYG) volunteers.

Anyway, I'll be going to the Korean Music Wave 2011 concert this July, thanks for Sharon jie! She got me the ticket as my birthday gift. ((:

Performing idol groups include Big Bang, 2ne1, missA, F.T Island, Dal Shabet and I can't remember the rest cos I'm only in favour of the first four groups. Heh.

I'm so looking forward to 4 June cos I'll be going for Heal The World K-pop concert with Leanne, at Max Pavilion! Got the Cat 3 tickets at only $61 instead of $118 per ticket at Groupon! :D Paid for Leanne's share as her 18th birthday present. So worth the money!

Performing idol groups include T-ara, Mblaq, After School, Orange Caramel and T-Max. They'll be performing for a charity cause.

Review: Strictly Pancakes

2011-05-18T23:30:00.004+08:00

Met up with Dawn for brunch at Strictly Pancakes one Sunday.

We waited for quite long for our pancakes to be served. First piece cured our hunger, second piece was satisfying and by the third, it was forcefully swallowing as we were full.

Overall a nice place to hang out with friends, just that the long wait is the downside. I'd want to try their American pancakes next time. Heh.

Eat to your heart's content at Saizeriya!

2011-05-10T23:04:00.001+08:00

Well well, this is an overdue entry.

Went to Saizeriya at Liang Court for dinner with EM people three weeks back. We ordered quite a lot of food, and each of us only paid $15!

Stanley & Boon Ping's pork set.

For the first time in my life, I ate escargots! Didn't dare to put it into my mouth; only when the rest of them have eaten and said it taste nice, I slowly "embraced" it. It didn't taste like elastic (what I expected), and chews like chicken. Still, not in my preference list. Haha.

Piping hot fried chicken mid wings, yummy!

My smoked salmon pasta. A little too creamy though.

Quite a nice place to hangout with friends after a day of work for chit-chat. With good food and good company, what can be better than this if it's with lots of laughter as well? (:

Info (from Liang Court)

Saizeriya is a Japanese chain of Italian family-styled restaurants known for serving up Italian cuisine at affordable prices, Saizeriya made its name through its menu of Pasta, Doria, Steaks, Salads, and Pizzas.

Unveiling its new lunch set menu, at just $7.90 nett for their "Mix Lunch Set", customers at Saizeriya get to enjoy a mix platter of meat on a hotplate along with a serving of salad, rice, and free flow of drinks from their Drink Bar.

Items on the set lunch menu includes some of Saizeriya's popular picks such as Chicken or Beef Doria, Mushroom and Shrimp Pasta, Cheese Pizza and many others all served with rice, salad and free flow of drinks!

Lunch Set Menu is avialable from Mondays to Fridays, 11AM to 5PM. So hurry down with your friends and family for a hearty lunch!

Saizeriya
Liang Court
177 River Valley Road
#02-22
Singapore 179030
Tel: 6337 9001
Opening Hours: 10am - 10pm
Website

Buffet lunch at Oscar's

2011-04-28T21:21:00.001+08:00

Had buffet lunch at Oscar's at Conrad Centennial Singapore yesterday in conjunction with the Secretaries & Admin Professional's week. Only managed to take photos of people, totally forgot about the food. =.=

Alanis called in sick again, so I had to coordinate the lunch myself. But I'm grateful for the other helpful colleagues! (: The lunch went quite smoothly, which surprised me (the good way), because I was expecting something to go wrong based on past experiences. =X Good colleagues and boss really help - a lot. (:

I think the variety of food at Oscar's isn't that wide; I still like Mandarin Oriental's Melt the World Cafe. One good and bad thing about Oscar's is that the cooked food are served out in small portions, piping hot, but they get cleared out pretty quickly. We all agreed that the pasta was good. And the waffle! Fresh and crispy. Yummy!

We all got a manicure set from the restaurant as door gifts, and they've lucky draw too. Pick me please! And I hope I get the overseas stay! Heh. Their service was good overall too, with all the correspondence with them for the arrangements.

Note sure about the buffet price, but we got it at $57.50++ with free flow of beverage. We had to add on $5.50 for the free flow of beverage despite being a big group (52 of us) - they wouldn't or couldn't make it exclusive for us.

Overall, I think the food isn't fantastic, wouldn't give them the Oscar's award.

Oscar's
Conrad Centennial Singapore
Two Temasek Boulevard
Lobby Level
Singapore 038982
Tel: 6432 7481

Opens 24 hours
Breakfast à la carte - 6:00 am to 11:00 am
Breakfast buffet - 6:00 am to 10:30 am
Lunch à la carte - 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Lunch buffet - 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
Dinner à la carte and buffet - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Amazing Graze Sunday Brunch - 12.00 noon to 3:00 pm
Supper - 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

Website

3M Post-it hamper!

2011-04-26T22:12:00.000+08:00

Went to collect my 3M Post-it hamper and $100 cheque at Nuffnang's office today. Really a good deal and gotten it just by blogging about the 3M Post-it Super Sticky Note contest!

Even though there are Post-it notes supplied in office, one can never get enough of them! Yea, I spam these sticky notes at work, pasting all sorts of information; contact details, reminders, addresses, labels...wherever I can. Besides, there are only yellow sticky notes provided in office, so these notes from the 3M hamper can definitely spice up my work desk (and more spam, haha)! :D I'll just leave these colourful notes at home first, then bring it to work once we officially shift to the new office building.

I can't really remember the details for the criteria to win the top twitterer for Go Red For Women contest during its campaign period on Churp Churp, but I remembered tweeting about a heart fact. I think the criteria was to get either the most retweets for your tweet regarding the campaign, or to tweet an interesting heart fact. Didn't expect to receive the email from Nuffnang/Churp Churp about the win! I could really use that $100 for some distressing through retail therapy! Heh.

With all the goodies and exclusivity, you gotta love Nuffnang/Churp Churp/Jipaban!

Went to Oscar's at Conrad Centennial Singapore today to recce for tomorrow's lunch. Looking forward to tomorrow! :D

Post-21st!

2011-04-24T14:19:00.001+08:00

HAPPY 22ND TO ME!

My mum went to put that photo of me that was taken YEARS ago, when I was still in secondary school. Ugly much. And yea, she did everything that's on the board.

Helped mum to bake muffins the night before, and baked brownies the next morning.

The balloons dad pumped burst several times throughout the day and gave us heart attacks from time to time.

My birthday cake this year, with my photo again. At least it was nicer than last year's photo. Haha.

Family & relatives

Friends

My presents! :D

Psst, I really did cross out a few items from my wish list! (:

New skin at last!

2011-04-17T18:59:00.000+08:00

Yays! I finally managed to change my blogskin! :D
I think it's more manageable now. (:

I wanted to do a customized one for myself to include more photos in the background, but I'm just plain lazy. So I've adapted this template instead!

First day at WH

2011-04-11T22:45:00.000+08:00

Today has been a peaceful day. Too quiet at work; a vast difference from EM! Even a bite from a biscuit can be heard; everyone's buried in their work.

I was damn early - reached office at about 8.05am - all thanks to dad rushing me to go out with him because we're going the same way. I waited till about 9am for my induction. My seat is right at a corner; total privacy from invading eyes, but not from technology. I felt so restricted because I had to access Facebook, Twitter and MSN on my phone only. Okay, but at least I still have access to social media. Haha.

Need to get used to new environment and people. And probably my new position nickname - popcorn executive. Well, because my colleague who introduced me this morning had difficulty pronouncing Corp Comms Exec and pronounced a mixed combination of "comms, corp, comm".

I think work is going to start getting exciting tomorrow.

Goodnight peeps.

Review: dessert.cup

2011-04-10T22:43:00.004+08:00

Leanne and I are hooked onto the teas from dessert.cup! Thus, I've decided to share it here!

While we're still a fan of KOI, we think that dessert.cup is a healthier alternative to all the bubble teas.

After our first visit which we got the Strawberry Brew, we tried Honey Lavender and Tiramisu & Chocolate during our second visit. All are Artisanal Iced Teas Au Lait, i.e. tea with milk. The Honey Lavender was a total turn off for me - lavender is not on my favourite list. Perhaps lavender lovers will like the taste. Tiramisu & Chocolate tasted different. I was expecting a chocolatey taste, but the drink took me by surprise as tiramisu added a tinge of specialty into it. Quite a unique combination, worth the try.

Right: Honey Lavender, Left: Tiramisu & Chocolate

Our third visit was satisfactory too. We decided to try something light - Honey Lemonade. This time it was just Artisanal Iced Teas (without milk). Well well, it turns out to be iced lemon tea! But! It's way better than normal iced lemon tea. It has a stronger taste. Don't be fooled by its colour though; it looks like milk tea.

dessert.cup not only have drinks on their menu, they have, of course, desserts! Nicely decorated cupcakes (with the option of customization for occasions) and signature dessert.cups. I didn't take the whole menu, but here's a peek at the menu:

Where can you find it?

252 North Bridge Road
Raffles City Shopping Centre #B1-73
Singapore 179103
Tel/Fax: 6468 2838
Email: orders@mydessertcup.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dessert.cup

Opening hours

Sun - Thurs: 10.30am to 10pm
Fri - Sat: 10.30am to 10.30pm

Gift ideas for my post 21st!

2011-04-01T21:29:00.004+08:00

For those who have been invited to my post 21st (note that I'm not using 22nd; still in denial! Haha) party AND happen to bump into this entry, good for you! As you know, I normally reply people who ask me what I want for my birthday present with an "I don't know". This time, I've decided to give out hints about what I'm looking for! Heh.

Note: The order of the appearance of the hints are not in any order of my preference! I'm just typing whatever which comes out of my mind as I go along.

While I'm thankful to my mum for being insistent to plan this celebration for me as I didn't have one on a mass scale for my 21st last year (believe me, I still feel weird having this thing for my post 21st!), she proposed (it's a one-sided thing) that whatever red packets that I receive to be contributed to the cost of the celebration. Thus, I shall declare that though I'd prefer having cash to buy the things in my list by myself, in order to avoid having the cash being contributed to the celebration cost, I'd appreciate shopping vouchers instead. Any kind, such as Capitaland, Takashimaya, Forever21 etc... Heh.

For those who noticed my tweet, I just got myself a new swim suit (finally!) since I've been going swimming while I'm still job hunting. However, I'm lacking of a pair of goggles of my own; been using my dad's (?) which doesn't fit me and it gets foggy and accumulates water.

Leanne has already decided on what to get me - a hair straightener. One which she can use as well, of course. Mutually beneficial. Haha. So peeps, cross that item out.

I'm in love with glitter nail polish that can do beautiful french tip. Most of the glitter nail polishes which I've seen in stores are those thin type which do not carry out the nice effect I got when I do my manicures. I'd also love to try the OPI Katy Perry series, with the black shatter!

Hmm. I haven't been able to catch sight of a bag suitable for work (though I'm still jobless). Have been looking out for one in neutral colours which is easier to match with any clothes. I'm also planning to get a wristlet in the future (maybe once I save enough after getting a job) to replace with big wallets. I think I still prefer compact. Haha.

I've been wanting to replace my hello kitty iPhone back cover for eons! But haven't been able to find one which it to my liking. I'd have gotten the angry bird one if there's one for 3GS, but all I've seen are for 4G! So unfair. Hmm, probably I'd need a mobile charger too. Hate seeing my phone battery at the last quarter of its life.

Hmm..my SJP fragrance is finishing as well... Should I get it back, or change to another? In case you're not aware, Lucky Plaza sells authentic fragrances at wholesale prices! I got my SJP there. Heh.

Other things that a girl can't get enough; clothes and accessories! Well, that's aside from money of course (everyone can't get enough of that).

Besides those practical items, I welcome any form of creatives too! Your effort and sincerity will be much appreciated! As I'm only inviting close friends, I'll be happy enough if you're present! (:

Well, these are all that I can think of so far. I'll update this post if there's any changes! Heh.

Psst! It is just mere coincidence that I finished this entry on April Fool's Day, but this is no joke! Haha.

“That Should Have Been a Post-it® Super Sticky Note!” Contest – Win Cash prizes and Post-it® products!

2011-03-28T21:31:00.000+08:00

Are you a regular user of Post-it® Notes? Can't live without them being the little reminders in your life, or using them as reminders for others? Rejoice! Now with Post-it® Super Sticky Notes, gone are the worries of these notes flying off as they hold longer and stronger, and on any surface!

Post-it® brand has put in place a contest in conjunction with its launch of Post-it® Super Sticky Notes (www.facebook.com/postitbrand) this year and there’s a total of up to $800 cash prize for grabs!!

All you have to do is to share a situation where a non-sticky note can land yourself in a sticky hot soup! How? Just like the Post-it® Facebook page and share your ideas by uploading a short video clip (not more than 1 minute) or photo describing the situation which matches the caption of "That should have been a Post-it® Super Sticky Note!".

Stand a chance to win:
i) Video submission: $500 Cash;
ii) Photo submission: $300 Cash,
when your entry has the most "Likes" in each category!

Last but not least, of course I've a motive in blogging about this, because

ALL NUFFNANGERS WHO BLOG ABOUT THIS CONTEST WILL GET A HAMPER OF POST-IT® PRODUCTS (worth $20) INSTANTLY!! That is, if you blog about it by the end of today. I couldn't miss it, can I? (;

Food stops

2011-03-28T00:10:00.003+08:00

Had food stops with Leanne again today!

Shared a set of Curry Beef Pepper Rice at Jurong Point Pepper Lunch for lunch before heading to City Hall. Then we got Almond Caramel Crisp popcorn from Garrett Popcorn at Citylink. Way too much for the two of us, even though we only bought the small packet.

Walked around Marina Square and Suntec and we resisted shopping temptations, well, except for food. Haha. Normally I'd forgo the food in exchange for item shopping, but now that I'm jobless, it'll be wiser of me to avoid that (to avoid getting nagged by parents) and indulge in food instead (hopefully won't get fatter!).

We were so shagged that we went to sit and zone out at the Fountain Food Terrace, before heading to Astons for dinner. Shared a Double Up Chicken, as usual.

When we were heading back to City Hall MRT, we spotted this beautiful tinge of sunset and I couldn't resist but take a peekture of it. (:

Walked through the Esplanade Xchange and we caught sight of this information board outside one of the shops (didn't notice the shop name though). The recommended types of exercise are so not our cup of tea. Haha.

We were looking for something to drink and wanted to try Eskimo, but too bad it was closed already (at an early 7.30pm?). However, we got this Strawberry Brew with fresh milk at dessert.cup at Raffles City Shopping Centre, and both of us loved it to the max! It doesn't taste like your regular bubble tea - it's really refreshing and very tea-ish.

Highly recommended in substitution for a healthier choice to bubble tea, for only $3.50. (:

P.C. Cast - The Goddess of Partholon Series

2011-03-09T20:40:00.003+08:00

I've been sucked into the magical world on P.C. Cast's "The Goddess of Partholon" series. There are six books in this series now.

At first I was so reluctant to read on the first book; a 550-odd page book, you bet it's thick! And I didn't really understand and neither did I want to when I read the first part - I was practically speed reading it at fast pace. But when the real story sets in, I couldn't stop reading it. I finished reading it in less than a day!

Synopsis:
The only excitement Shannon Parker expects while on summer vacation is a little shopping. But when an antique vase calls to her, she finds herself transported to Partholon, where she’s treated like a goddess. A very temperamental goddess…

Somehow Shannon has stepped into another’s role as the Goddess Incarnate of Epona. And while there’s an upside – what woman doesn’t like lots of pampering? – it also comes with a ritual marriage to a centaur and threats against her new people. Oh, and everyone disliking her because they think she’s her double.

Somehow Shannon needs to figure out how to get back to Oklahoma without being killed, married to a horse or losing her mind…

I embarked on this book today, and I finished it within...6 hours? It's so much thinner than Divine by Mistake, about 370-page book.

Synopsis:
Shannon Parker has finally come to terms with life in the mythical world of Partholon. She loves her centaur husband, her connection to the goddess Epona and the pampering that comes with both! She’s almost forgotten her old life on Earth – especially when she discovers she’s pregnant…

Then a sudden burst of power sends her back to Oklahoma. Without magic, Shannon can’t return to Partholon – and so she needs to find help. Trouble is, it might take the form of a man as tempting as her husband. And along the way she’ll discover that being divine by mistake is a lot easier than being divine by choice…

I'm starting on the third book now! But I'll probably take a longer time to read this due to the foreseen lack of time tomorrow.

Synopsis:
Conceived in a lie and trapped in a tree throughout her gestation, Morrigan’s birth was truly magical. After that start, she spent the next eighteen years raised as a normal girl in Oklahoma.

Upon discovering the truth of her heritage, her rage and grief take on a power of their own, carrying her back to the world of Partholon. Yet, instead of being respected as the daughter of the Goddess Incarnate, Morrigan feels like a shunned outsider.

In her desperation to belong to Partholon, she confronts forces she can’t fully understand or control. And soon a strange darkness draws closer…

This is the only book that I didn't borrow from the library. Shall find it after I finished the remaining three that I have now.

Synopsis:
Go back in time, fifty years before the events of New York Times bestselling author P.C. Cast's Partholon books...

Something isn't right at Guardian Castle, and Aine can't figure out what. As Healer, she's supposed to be making things better, but there's a darkness that can't be brightened. And then Aine finds an injured Fomorian--winged, dark, blood-thirsty and inherently evil. Or is he? Because there's something about Tegan that Aine can't resist...and once they've shared blood, Aine realizes that everything she's always believed is going to be cast aside....

Last but not least, the last two books in the series.

Look out for them if you like this kind of sci-fi stories! (:

Psst, the first three books have been labeled as "not suitable for younger readers". You can roughly guess a part of the content!

Credits from http://www.pccast.net/divineseries.html#

How how how!

2011-02-23T16:21:00.000+08:00

This is sickening!

This whole job offer has been bugging me!

I didn't really have a good feeling of the company during my first interview.

Forget it. I'm so lazy to pen down everything.

But. Am I willing to give up my social life for events? Because part of me still wants to go for corporate communication/public relations.

Review: Finally, a satisfied massage at Secret Sensations!

2011-02-20T23:30:00.001+08:00

Finally, out of several massage deals which we got online, from voucherwow, beeconomic (then groupon) etc, we were satisfied with our recent deal from Street Deal!

Yilin, Shimin and I were used going for our massage sessions together, so I was quite surprised that Secret Sensations can only accommodate up to 2 persons, and that's only at their High Street outlet.

Met up with them for lunch at Thai Express before their massage session. I wasn't expecting much from the massage due to our past experiences at other spa centres from deals also, till Shimin told me that they loved it after their session! She even got a package, tsk! Haha. We finally got the right one this time! (: We've been wanting light and relaxing massage, but have been getting more of tui na (推拿) in the last few times despite indicating that we want the former.

My session was the next day, and I was so looking forward to it. I was quite taken aback when I saw the shop front (the image above) as it was small, but really, don't judge a book by its cover, you'll be in for a pleasant surprise! Really relaxing session, can fall asleep during the massage! Great things come in small packages! Oh yes, I signed a package too and it's a small one! Heh.

Massage kakis, we don't have to buy such deals for some time already, with our package at Secret Sensations! :D

Secret Sensations also provides facial, body slimming, manicure and pedicure services, for women and men. Though the High Street outlet don't really have a classy ambience, but I think what matters most is the service quality.

High Street outlet
1 North Bridge Road
#01-01 High Street Centre
Singapore 179094
T: 6336 6201 / 6336 6301

Orchard outlet
402 Orchard Road
#04-16 Delfi Orchard
Singapore 238876
T: 6836 5255 / 6836 5355

Random funnies

2011-02-08T13:18:00.000+08:00

I was browsing through my hard disk and found this poem which I created back in 2007. Inspiration must have come from my mum. Lol.

We face free music everyday,
and we also can't escape today.
Every damn thing also say,
why must make our lives so suay!

Money is a big headache,
spend it also will heartache.
We ask money from the head,
end up getting scolded instead!

How I spent my first jobless day

2011-02-07T23:32:00.000+08:00

How exciting, to spend my first day alone at home being locked out of the house in the afternoon at about 2.15pm, without taking anything out with me. Nobody was home too; mummy went visiting at her boss' house and Leanne was in school.

I wanted to bring the clothes out to sun (those who knows where I stay will understand what I mean), and didn't bring anything out with me. The moment I heard the "click" sound of the lock, I knew I'm stuck outside.

Knocked so many times on my next door neighbour's door and window, nobody came out. The door was opened and the room light was switched on; I think it's only the tenant who was around. So desperate, I approached passerbys to borrow their phone and called mummy. And -.-, told her it's a stranger's phone and she still continue to ask this and that. Went to another neighbour's house (Auntie Annie) instead, who's closer to mummy.

Tagged along with Auntie Annie to fetch her grandson, Eugene, from nursery school a while later. He was told that I live at another block, and when I went into the house with him, he said, "No no no! You must go down to go to block ____!" Damn cute. He's quite clever too, being able to identify numbers as big as thousands and etc.

Mummy finally came back at about 5pm. When we were about to leave, Eugene didn't want to let me go. "No no no! Jie jie come inside and play with me!"

When we were finally back home, mummy began rambling about me leaving the fan and laptop switched on, wasting electricity. Like as if I knew I was going to lock myself out. -.-

A post dedicated to...

2011-02-03T01:47:00.001+08:00

I shall pen my appreciation here, for this bunch of people whom I love in EM...

Wei Lee - the camera fanatic
You were my trainer, teacher, mentor... I've to admit, even though you were strict and wanted things to be done your way at times, I'm still glad that I was under your wing. I was indeed very protected and much cared for during those times, because you were always above there getting the arrows. A big thank you for that! (:

We've gone through a fair share of ups and downs together; it's a pity that I can't leave being under your wing. Nonetheless, I'll always remember the times we had together, especially those happy ones like the time at Tioman.

Hope you find your happiness soon! Be it in work or relationship. :D

Yi Lin - the auntie

I'll never forgot that day, the very first time I actually told you about deeper things, the time when we shared with each other about our own families. I think it was from then on, our friendship was brought up to another level besides being colleagues. I'll miss our almost daily updates and gossips! ):

Must continue to update me! Meet up for massages with Shimin, and good luck with your prelims and exams! (:

Sherine - the shopping queen

Make way for the shopping queen! Haha.

Thanks for helping me out whenever I had doubts, especially when Wei Lee wasn't around. (: I'll never forget how Wei Lee and you will "cry" together when there's too much laughter, the times when we all "poke" your maid even when he has gotten his PR, and when you lead your admin girls going crazy. ;p

Stanley - the gossip liar/paparazzi

Bitch! Always making up stories to gossip about but too bad, we saw through your pattern. Haha! Stop changing people's names! Don't go crazy when Yi Lin and I are not around you in office anymore, because there's nobody for you to act like you're the boss and we're not there to be your PAs (maybe, if you want to consider Kuan Aik to takeover the role, lol). Continue to spread the laughter!

Don't resume your regular shopping spree after collecting ang baos! I'll control myself too... haha.

Boon Ping - the uncle who wants to 打十个
It's time you become young again! Even Yi Lin has become younger, with her dyed hair. Haha.

From main office to Bedok, so far away... We used to go gym together with Yi Lin after work, and we would sit at the back of the pickup during the times when Eric Lau joined us. And you'd wear your white taiji shirt. Haha. Then another memorable time at CSC, when we were playing UNO. You were so funny, trying to block your cards from cheater Stanley, covering yourself with the blanket. Haha.

Charlotte - 大头川

I wonder, maybe it's those food that contributed to your big head? Haha kidding. We love your big head! And we're not threatened by your beauty. LOL. Old Chang Kee, cherry tomatoes, tom yam, iced milo...

It has been enjoyable working hand in hand with you too, with all your funny actions. ;p
All the best to you too! May you find your happiness! (:

Kristie & Angie

My two lovely roommates during the Tioman trip! (: Loved listening to your stories, and the nights we did face masks with the other girls.

Darrel - the already left one

Forever having happening life, despite claiming being poor. Haha. Always very on in outings also, still bother to meet up with us on so many occasions even after you left...chalet at CSC, Ubin, and the recent USS.

I'll miss you all! Take care!

Last but not least...

HAPPY RABBIT YEAR! (:

May health and wealth stay with you!

Infocomm Talent

2011-01-24T16:56:00.000+08:00

Play #WhatsYourTalent to find a perfect infocomm career for yourself!

A Day of Fun 2011

2011-01-16T14:04:00.000+08:00

Yes, I'm finally updating my blog! Haha.

It was a fun-filled day with one of my favourite groups of people - Yi Lin, Wei Lee, Sherine, Charlotte, Boon Ping and Darrel. (:

Went for dim sum lunch at Hong Xin (Chinatown), then to Marina Square for bowling, shopping and arcade. I so sucked at Daytona. LOL.

Headed to Vivo City for a quick dinner at Food Republic before going to Universal Studios. I love the photos we took! Thanks Boon Ping and Wei Lee for their DSLR. (: My camera went dead before I could take the fireworks. Haha.

We were all hungry and tired at the end of the USS trip. Headed to McDonald's at Harbourfront Centre for supper before going home.

I'm seriously lazy to blog in detail. Haha.

One of the few group photo we took.

I love this jump shot photo!

沉默。。。

2010-12-20T18:31:00.001+08:00

当我一个人静下来的时候，心情不知不觉变得沉重。这种感觉好恐怖。。。

Thoughts...

2010-12-08T20:31:00.001+08:00

It got me thinking.

Do I want to continue this way for the experience that I'll get?

Is it worth it?

This is only the beginning. And I can't see the end...

Unless...unless...

Perhaps I just need to build up my tolerance level, mould myself into a stronger person.

Perhaps.

Don't think. Just walk.

E M Touch Rugby Tournament 2010

2010-12-05T23:43:00.003+08:00

26 November 2010 was one hell of a night, with FIVE rounds of touch rugby for Team SPD1 (our division had two teams). Yea, we got into the finals against Team HBPTC and got a Silver, with a score of 2-1. Team SPD2 played two rounds.

I've never played touch rugby before; most of us never. I was still very blur from the last training and didn't understand clearly about the rules. However, the game got more and more familiar as we played on.

The game started close to 6pm and we were the one of the first teams to play. First and second rounds against Teams ECTC and GM/SRC respectively were quite a breeze.

We all agreed that we had a pretty strong defense and good strategy. For each game, we made sure that we stayed in our line and moved together. I thought our teamwork was quite good.

Third game against Team HBPTC was a test for us as we tried defending with the newly learnt rules after the first game - able to kick the ball and team mate can catch as long as s/he runs from the side or behind the one who kicks. YiLin got tripped by Bahtiar and slid flat down across the futsal court for a distance (court was slippery due the afternoon rain earlier). She got scratches on her right arm and leg.

When we finished our third game with a win, all of us were starving and feeling exhausted from the game as we didn't have dinner. I wanted to faint when I heard that we still have two rounds (assuming that we win the semi-finals and we did)! We felt so stressed because "we're here to win, not participate".

Come fourth game against Team JBTC, I was telling YiLin that I feel scared after seeing how they played ("violently") against other teams. However, it was still manageable, with the exception of this girl who tried many times to push me from my side whenever I was going to touch her team mate. So tired and pissed from her attacks, I sent dagger looks at her. Haha.

And finally the last round - against Team HBPTC again. We thought we knew their way of playing already, and so we should be able to win again. No, we weren't complacent. Who knew, they actually changed their strategy when they played against us again, copying our strategy! What's more, they tried delaying time whenever we touched them. When they scored the first ball, we panicked and started passing the ball forward, which was against the rule and we had to give our turn to the opponent. We managed to score one before half-time (if I didn't remember wrongly), but Team HBPTC scored another one after half-time and we panicked again. When it was so close to the game time and they were so close to the scoring area, we defended like crazy and they delayed time so much.

I wasn't feeling too happy losing to Team HBPTC because I thought we could have done better and not forgetting to mention that I got boxed by Bahtiar (I think he don't know) when he got the ball from his team mate, even though I was so shagged. And ya, I was so tired that I cried after that, relieved that the game was finally over.

As what I've tweeted after the game, I've never played so hard in a game before, not even for volleyball during the days in JSS. Although I was feeling exhausted, I still wanted to win. 可能是好胜心强吧。 It was a good experience and workout! Got muscle aches all over body after that. Haha.

We got a medal each. (:

And...thanks to our fellow colleagues who came, stayed and skipped dinner to support us too! (:

Sony Cybershot DSC-W180 Camera for sale

2010-10-22T22:07:00.001+08:00

Everything is in prefect working condition. No defects. Camera is only 1 year old.

Product includes:

I'm letting go of this camera at $199, price negotiable. Email or leave a tag with your particulars and I'll get back to you ASAP! (:

Camera with existing screen protector, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, camera case, mini tripod, instructions manual, installer CD and TV (video out) cable.
All in original packaging.

Specifications

Style: Ultra Compact
Megapixels: 10
Zoom: 3x
LCD Screen: 2.7
Weight:118g
Memory Cards: Memory Stick™ Duo Resolution: 4:3, 3:2, 16.9File Formats: JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent: 35 - 105mm
Shutter Speed: 1/8 to 1/2000 seconds
Aperture: f/3.1 - 5.6
Sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)Viewfinder: No
Flash Modes: Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Flash Range: 3m
Shooting Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Maximum Movie Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second: 30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration: To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus: 5cms
Metering: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot
Manual Controls: None
Image Stabilisation: No
Lens Converters: No
Self Timer: 10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback): Yes
Computer Connection: Yes
Batteries: Lithium-ion RechargeableDimensions: 93.4 x 54.5 x 18.7mm

Her Pre Loves - Launched!

2010-10-17T23:30:00.001+08:00

After few weeks of brainstorming, packing, photo-taking and editing, Leanne and I finally got our blogshop up today!

It's not like the most blogshops which sells new and self-manufactured stuff; we set this up just to clear those stuff which we don't use/want anymore. And it's not only clothes - will be adding gadgets too (slowly adding...).

We didn't want to spend time doing up a new skin on blogger (which we're familiar in using since our blogs are blogger now), so we've decided to give livejournal a try because they've more skins (and nicer) available which require minimal change. A very plain layout, but we'll make do with that for now because Leanne is starting school tomorrow and we want to get this over and done with before we both get busy.

We had our first self indoor photoshoot last Saturday for the dresses, but it wasn't satisfactory because both of us don't have prior modelling experience! We only have casual cam-whoring experience, which a lot of girls would have too, haha. So we decided to retake everything again, together with the tops and bottoms, and it took us the whole of yesterday to finish it. Then another full day to do up the content and editing of photos. Leanne had problems with posting on LJ initially and she was damn pissed because LJ ate up her posts, but today's posting went smoother than last night.

Finally, our dresses and tops entries are up today! Some pictures...

Not very fantastic photo quality, but at least it's better than just taking the clothes themselves.

We're quite pai seh about posting our own photos, but we'll just endure whatever embarrassment!

Hope we can clear these items and get new ones in! Heh. ;p

Spread http://herpreloves.livejournal.com/ for us please! <3

Mischievous Kiss Ep 13

2010-10-14T21:59:00.001+08:00

It's such a love-hate relationship, watching this episode of Mischievous Kiss. My heart was hurting the entire time watching it, especially part 6. It has been some time since I last cried when watching drama. Feels good actually.

But, I think this episode ended quite abruptly. The climax seems too short.

Looking forward to tomorrow...

Test from mobile!

2010-10-08T23:14:00.001+08:00

Just set up mobile blogging. Test. Haha.

Dusty

2010-10-08T22:41:00.002+08:00

Haven't been logging onto Blogger for donkey years. Don't intend to blog much too, too lazy! Heh.

<3 Kim Hyun Joong!

Stomach flu ):

2010-08-07T22:54:00.000+08:00

I feel so bad for missing work again yesterday, but I didn't want it to happen too. ):

My stomach felt weird on Thursday night but I went to bed, thinking that it's just the normal 涨风. Turns out, it wasn't.

Woke up at about 2.30am feeling damn uncomfortable. Tried forcing myself to vomit out, thinking that I've eaten something wrong in the day before. Stayed in the living room, couldn't get to sleep on the sofa because my stomach was feeling so queasy. Finally vomited at 4am. Though I felt better after that and thought it's over, but when I could still feel a bit of queasiness in my stomach when I returned to bed.

Woke up about 2 hours later as for work as usual, still felt the queasiness. I ended up vomiting again. Then I totally had no appetite for breakfast. Gradually, I felt the drain in energy and decided that I wasn't in the right state for work. ): Vomited another time before going to the doctor's and by then I was almost bed ridden - no energy to move around at all.

Turned out I was having fever as well. Went home, took the medicine and slept till about 2pm when I threw up for the 4th time. I couldn't even cook myself porridge for lunch and only had cereals. Didn't eat much cereals too. Went back to sleep again until Mum came back at about 4pm and was forced to eat the red bean soup she bought back because of the medicine.Then back to bed, and threw up again when it was almost dinner.

Mum cooked fish porridge and I only managed to eat less than a bowl. Weird that I don't feel hunger for the whole day for the first time in my life. Went back to bed a while after dinner and vomit for the 6th time at about 10pm (oh yeah I remembered almost all the estimated timings of my "misfortune", haha).

And that was my 6th and last threw up for the day. Not that I did have any for the today. But I was still having slight fever and Leanne was kind and irritating enough to put cold towel on me, even when it has subsided. -.-

I certainly hope it won't happen again! Leanne said it was probably accumulation of virus which made this time so severe because the previous two times when I went to the polyclinic, I went out without any medication for the giddiness and vomit. Yea, I went to a my usual private clinic this time. I couldn't travel that far to the polyclinic at that time anyway.

My appetite isn't back yet.

A day of food, shopping and chit-chatting

2010-08-01T22:12:00.000+08:00

Met up with Chinglee and Huifen yesterday. Had lunch at Xin Wang Taiwan Cafe at the new Scape mall. Love the place for its tranquility! And there are lots of restaurants, especially dessert cafes! I wanna go there for the food again. Haha.

Walked around the mall after lunch and we realised that 98.7FM studio was there! Desiree Lai was on air and we could see her hosting through the glass. Bought a matt screen protector for my phone, even though the current one is still very protective, cos I only got it for $3.90. Uber cheap! I bought my current one at $15. -.- Went to the flea market at the basement area. So packed and stuffy in there! Chinglee wasn't feeling well and in fact, we were having the same symptoms! I"m not alone! And I really think it's mild claustrophobia, cos I experience giddiness when I walk Bugis Street too. She went home alone. ): Nonetheless, Huifen and I continued shopping and we bought stuff at discounted rate cos it was in bulk. Heh.

Walked to Far East Plaza and shopped more. Tempted to get the Canon Ixus 105 in pink! So sweet! And the specifications aren't too bad too. The price is even cheaper than my Sony DW180. Regretted getting the Sony camera. ): Finally gotten a denim vest there! I think I'm really fussy when I get to try things on. Haha.

Went back to Jurong Point for dinner with Khaymar. Huifen is already entertaining, and with Khaymar, double that. Haha.

On a side note, I got another dress from BonitoChico! x)
I see my bonus flying away...

Review: Skinfood!

2010-07-31T11:59:00.003+08:00

My second batch of Skinfood preorder products arrived! Got the Milkshake Point Remover (for makeup) and Salmon Eye Brightener Cream.

Milkshake Point Remover

The makeup remover is really effective (as recommended by the salesgirl in-store)! Tried with their Eggplant Pencil Eyeliner which is waterproof (really difficult to remove when I used other makeup remover). Exactly like what the salesgirl described, just leave the remover on cotton pad on the makeup area for a few seconds and it's removed completely after a few swipes! Really good!

Eggplant Eyeliner in Black

Claustrophobia?

2010-07-30T23:04:00.001+08:00

Claustrophobic. Me? I certainly hope not. But I can't help but think, or worry, that I am. Cos similar effects happened to me in two weeks.

Last Wednesday, I woke up with a swollen and red eye. Didn't want to get bothered by it, applied eye mo and went to work despite my dad asking me to go see doctor. Train was very packed and I was standing. All of a sudden, I feel queasy, had the feeling of vomiting, was breaking out in cold sweat and giddiness. As I was making my way out to alight at Buona Vista, black spots were forming and I couldn't see clearly. Feeling damn anxious and faint, I walked slowly (and unsteadily) to sit down. The weather was so hot but I felt so cold and was perspiring. Damn scary.

Similar thing happened today.

I was/am having cramps and it was more painful than usual. Train service was delayed due to train fault and the train was damn packed. Naturally, no seats again. Was just messaging Yilin and Wei Lee that the train was crawling and I'll sure be late for work. Just after I replied Yilin that I got the feeling of vomiting again, I felt really uncomfortable and sick, breaking out in cold sweat again. Yes, it was raining very heavily this morning so it was cold and all, but at the same time I felt both cold and hot. Didn't experience any giddiness this time though. Still, the pain was unbearable and I only popped the panadol when I alighted at Clementi.

Sat there for a while, trying to take in the pain before calling Wei Lee. Was shaking from the uneasiness. Fortunately, Wei Lee haven't left Clementi for Ulu Pandan and came to look for me at the platform. The SMRT staff helped too, wheelchaired me down to their staff room to rest. The lift ride wasn't pleasant though, and I think it triggered me to vomit out when we reached the staff room. Was totally disgusting and disgusted. Rested for about an hour there before heading to Clementi Polyclinic.

The doctor (female one again) was slightly better than the one I saw last week at Jurong Polyclinic. At least she asked for more details like the specific time and all. Took a blood test to test for sugar level and she said it was normal. Still don't know the cause, only asked me to go back if this happens again (same as what the doctor said last week). Well, it did happen for the second time today and seeing the doctor didn't really help and cause is still unknown.

Planned to go home and rest but being a good sister, I went to look for Leanne for lunch and to pass her the iPod and camera. Also because I was lazy to cook lunch. Heh.

Thanks Wei Lee for saving my life! I'll sure treat you to coffeebean cos you abandoned your coffeeshop coffee this morning to accompany me! (: And also thanks to the SMRT staff, they were really helpful and friendly. (:

I was wondering why my left ring finger hurts and kept pressing it then realised that it was because of the blood test. Silly me. And also just realised that there's a bruise.

What's happening to me? Really hope I don't have the claustrophobia! *Prays hard*

Longest update after my "hiatus" so far. I don't know when I'll finish the Ubin update. Lol.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

2010-07-26T22:25:00.000+08:00

(Source: http://www.disnology.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/The-Sorcerers-Apprentice-Movie-Poster.jpg)

Watched The Sorcerer's Apprentice with Chinglee yesterday. We met up at Holland Village for dinner at Pho Hoa but it was too early to go home and we cabbed down to town to try our luck in catching any movie that were in our watch-list. Caught this at 8.30pm, sitting 3rd row from the front! Thought I'll get stiff neck at the end but I think the movie was too entertaining that we think sitting so front wasn't that bad. Love the action and the plot...not forgetting the happy ending! (:

This movie is a definite must-watch! Worth every penny! (:
Rating: 4.7/5

Shape run 2010

2010-07-25T14:10:00.000+08:00

I shall post this up first cos it'll be a rather short post and delay the planned post about the Ubin trip. Haha.

Went for shape run earlier today. I feel incredible that I could actually complete the 10km run within Jane's goal of 90min. (: Yilin, I think I'll feel more stressed running with you cos you run so fast and that might make me give up. Hahah.

Wanted to get new running shoes yesterday but didn't see anything nice ones within my budget so I got Vaseline to prevent blisters recommended by Yilin and it worked! No blisters at all for the 10km run. Can save money already. (:

Watched Inception with Huifen and Christina at Jurong Point yesterday. Comparing with Eclipse for the same duration, I was much more entertained during Inception. Brilliant planning in the plot, though we had different interpretations at the end of the movie. Haha.
Rating: 4.3/5

I shan't update about T's SN. Nothing much happened anyway. Though I ranted quite a bit. Haha.

Discipline please!

2010-06-12T21:55:00.000+08:00

I so need discipline. Haven't been productive in doing report! ):

I wanna go shopping!!

Pop.

2010-05-29T16:06:00.001+08:00

Love CN Blue's new songs, Black Flower and Love. (:
And I just found out that they're all younger than me!! Didn't expect Jung Yong Hwa to be 89'ian cos I always thought he looked older. And drummer Min Hyuk is only 19!! Haha.

Find my way

2010-05-16T18:20:00.000+08:00

I need to find motivation again. Life's such a routine. Eat, sleep, work, school, home...

And I think I'll die in the coming Adidas Sundown!! Why did we sign up for 21k... haha.

2010-05-09T14:51:00.000+08:00

I've been so lazy to blog. And if I were to start blogging about the past events, I'd never be able publish this post. So...no updates! Hahah.

Life is such a routine now...

The Day

2010-04-11T22:02:00.002+08:00

Seeya & Brown Eyed Girls - The Day Part 1

Lyrics:

I changed the hairstyle you liked on me
I met a friend I haven't seen for a while
It's no use, but I'm hoping to forget you today
My friends have comforted me, and told me to move on
But you told me you loved me, so don't turn away so quickly

Because I wanted to see you, I lingered in front of your house
I kept looking at my mirror, in case you were coming my way
When I start to miss you like crazy, what do I do?
I can still remember the last time I saw your face

Even when I close my eyes, you're the only one I see
Even if I cover my ears, you're the only voice I hear
My heart continues to tell me to return to you

Because I wanted to see you, I lingered in front of your house
I kept looking at my mirror, in case you were coming my way
When I start to miss you like crazy, what do I do?
I can still remember the last time I saw your face

You told me that I you would protect me, that I would be your last girl
Were those words that easy to say?

I'm hoping that you'll come back to me
Please don't tell me to forget you, you know I can't live without you

If you came back to me, if you held me in your arms
I live my life around you, so don't let me go so easily

I used to be your only love...

Seeya & Brown Eyed Girls - The Day Part 2

Lyrics:

I've tried and tried again to forget you
But I've failed to forget you, the one I love
I hate you, I hate you so much
But why am I still waiting for you?
I've tried and tried again to let you go
Even though you're the only have I have in this world
If you leave, what do I do?
Now what do I do?
I'm a girl who knows nothing but love
I'm a fool who only sees you
I wasn't sure what I felt, I wasn't sure if it was pain
I just hated you for leaving
Heaven, will you let it rain?
I want to hid my tears in the rain
Because I was attached, I was foolishly attached
And even to this day, I love you

I've tried and tried again to let you go
Even though you're the only have I have in this world
If you leave, what do I do?
Now what do I do?
I'm a girl who knows nothing but love
I'm a fool who only sees you
I wasn't sure what I felt, I wasn't sure if it was pain
I just hated you for leaving
Heaven, will you let it rain?
I want to hid my tears in the rain
Because I was attached, I was foolishly attached
And even to this day, I love you
The person I loved with all my heart, please don't forget me

Because I missed you, I missed you too much to send you away
From the beginning, it was my fault for falling in love with you
It's my fault for not knowing anyone else but you
I don't want to fall in love anymore
I'm done with love

Lyrics from aheeyah.com

Hold on, or let go?

2010-04-10T22:06:00.008+08:00

This thought suddenly hit me: to hold on, or let go?

My brain tells me to let go, but my heart tells me to hold on.

I feel like listening to my brain.

Guilt

2010-04-07T20:06:00.000+08:00

I know it's human to err, I can't help but feel guilty because you're too good and nice. I think you'll know who you are if you're reading this. Not that I'm complaining. Yes, I know I'm not given a lot, and I don't know what I've been doing. I'm like just smoking around.

I just feel bad. I hate it whenever I do something wrong. And I don't think I've really done something really good.

Thank you, for being so patient with me. I hope things will get better. (:

No more braces!

2010-03-30T18:58:00.000+08:00

Removed my braces today! (: Feels weird without them though, have to get used to it.

2010-03-28T15:21:00.000+08:00

Grandpa is here to stay again. Just so coincidentally, he comes every time I'm going to have exam.

I seriously don't have the motivation to study. ):

Out of sight, out of mind

2010-03-21T16:28:00.000+08:00

Seriously, get out of my mind please! It's sickening that I can't do anything.

That's the reason why I don't wanna do anything. It makes me lose concentration. Damn.

2010-03-20T15:26:00.000+08:00

Getting sick over the weekend just ruined every plan. Sighs.

):

2010-02-24T20:57:00.002+08:00

I'm sadded. I wanna go overseas for my 21st. I planned for Bangkok again. But disappointment sets in because of those riots there. ):

I shall look for alternatives...

Introducing ASUS UL20A

2010-02-02T20:42:00.004+08:00

Finally got the time to update. But I'm lazy, so I'll just post the pictures. Heh. (:

2010-01-29T20:42:00.003+08:00

Today has really been a depressing day, despite the countless genuine laughter.

It's the transition period.

How would I (we) do without you all? Although I know it's inevitable, I just can't stop thinking about it. Even though it has only been a few months, I really enjoyed those times.

Although you'll still be around for a while, I shall wish you all the best first. (:

Such warmth, such genuine laughter in a big group - so hard to find in this society today.

十万个为什么和怎么办

2010-01-28T20:53:00.002+08:00

Otokajo otokajo...

Things are getting out of hand.

There's no way in controlling them unless...

It's really depressing even if it just happens to cross my mind.

BKK, here I come!

2010-01-24T06:28:00.000+08:00

I'm flying in about an hour's time! Wheeeeeee!~

Quite a few updates to be done...till I'm back!

:DD

No walls

2010-01-16T21:36:00.004+08:00

Friendliness; it is messing with my head. But I need to control and get back on track. I don't want to be distracted!

Something in my head is making me think twice and hold back.

By the way, I forgot to announce that...

I GOT A HIGH DISTINCTION FOR MY FIRST MODULE!! :DD

We were all so excited when we took turns to check online last Thursday. Haha.

And I'm really comfortable with the current group. Though there's last minute work, I think I'm willing to compromise as everyone plays a part. (:

Asus!

2010-01-15T23:25:00.001+08:00

My parents ordered my desired Asus laptop today! Like finally. But the stock will only arrive next week as the last piece at Jurong Point Harvey Norman was bought by someone else just minutes after my mum walked out of the store this afternoon.

Somehow, I can't seem to get happy about it and jump around as usual. Wrong time. Still, (:

Philippine media is indeed interesting, but complex. Intriguing, but disastrous.

Stone mode switch on automatically during class later.

2010-01-10T22:28:00.000+08:00

I really want the Asus UL20. ): I hope the stock doesn't run out!

Avatar 3D

2010-01-05T21:50:00.000+08:00

Watched Avatar in 3D at Cineleisure with Daniel last Sunday. Totally last minute - I was itching to catch it in 3D so much that I was willing to travel out of Jurong. Initially I only wanted to watch it at Jurong Point because I didn't feel like traveling. Haha.

The duration of the movie was so long! I don't know if it's me or what, because I didn't really enjoy the 3D effect. Probably because the specs kept slipping off my nose that I had to hold it up most of the time! -.- So I don't think I'll be watching any 3D movie any sooner.

And I felt so weird not poking anyone during those exciting parts. Hahah.

Rating: 4.5/5

2010-01-03T10:46:00.000+08:00

I hate this feeling. ):
If only you could change for the better...it'll do us both good.

Christmas marathons

2009-12-27T23:20:00.000+08:00

Yeah, had Christmas celebrations for 3 nights in a row.

23rd:
Went for dinner and Eski Bar with colleagues. Had much fun playing games! (: We never fail to have laughter when we're together.

24th:
Usual gathering at Aunt Janet's house. Laughter, chatters and drinks; always present.

25th:
Usual gathering at Aunt Doreen's house. Didn't expect any presents, but still receive a couple. (:

Project's finally done!! Freedom till 4 January.

New Moon & Storm Warriors

2009-12-19T14:00:00.004+08:00

Watched New Moon with YiLin, Shimin and BoonPing last Tuesday at GV Vivo. I still prefer the book. The movie missed out quite bit of details (like all movies adapting from books) and it was too draggy to be screened for 130 minutes.

Rating: 3/5

Watched Storm Warriors with YiLin, BoonPing, WeiLee, Sherine, Darrel and Eric Hong last Wednesday at Cathay Cineleisure. The whole movie's so lame! Too much digital effects, makes the whole thing so fake. There isn't much of a storyline; the male lead who played the bad guy died too early and fast.

Rating: 2.5/5

For now, I'm stuck with literature review. I've no idea how to write it. ):

No more MacRitchie!

2009-12-18T21:03:00.003+08:00

I won't ever go MacRitchie to run again!! Not on those uneven slopes and terrains. I almost died today when I ran there for company's fitness day. My left sole began to develop a blister (usually when I run long distances) even before I reach 5km. The terrain is really not my type of place for running. My ankles were so vulnerable to slipping on those rocky grounds. I almost slipped and fell several times. It was like a matter of life and death with every step I took.

We ran all the way up to the ranger point, where there was finally water to quench my thirst. A while after we detoured back, my calf started having cramps. Luckily Victor was behind me so I wasn't alone. YiLin, you ps-ed me! Haha. Then I walked all the way to the our designated meeting point within SICC and we walked back together.

Then Darrel started having calf cramps as well. He's damn funny la! Haha. He was quite good considering that he could run with us for his build. :x

After today, YiLin and I are having second thoughts in joining the Adidas Sundown for 21km. I think we'll run half the distance the most and walk the rest, then "appreciate" the moon. Lol.

It was when I took off my shoes then I realised my blister on my left sole is really bad. It burst and terribly painful when I showered. !!! It was never this bad before. ): It made me walk like a cripple. Zzz. Maybe I'm not suited to run long distance. Heh.

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2010: Art & the Law!

2009-12-18T08:54:00.001+08:00

Q: Art and the Law is the sixth edition of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival - True or False?

A: True!

(:

Driving license? Checked.

2009-12-10T16:10:00.004+08:00

I PASSED MY TRAFFIC POLICE TEST TODAY!
WHEEE!~ First time passed. :D

Don't ask me when you'll have the chance to be drove around, because I don't have a car, unless someone's willing to lend me theirs for me to "experiment" with it. Haha. You provide car, I drive. Simple. (;

Now that driving is officially off my list, I'd be able save more money and concentrate on studies (and work). Hopefully my stress level will reduce for the next module.

I shall learn to 欣赏别人的优点, 包容别人的缺点.

Déjà vu...not!

2009-11-25T16:51:00.000+08:00

Patience is good. (:

Déjà vu

2009-11-25T14:04:00.000+08:00

The all so familiar feeling is back again. Perhaps I shouldn't be surprised, since it happened so many times.

Nonetheless, I can't help but look forward to it though I'll just get disappointed by the outcome.

It has been so long, but the feeling still comes back every time.

A night of good food, laughers & celebration

2009-11-08T15:04:00.005+08:00

Went to Amoy Street Food Centre for cze char (煮炒) at Level 2 Lu Tian (露天) last night. Despite the almost an hour waiting time for our food, I think it was worth the wait.

Its 排骨王 is so meaty yet the meat is so tender! I usually take some to eat the pork ribs that my mum cooks in soup at home (even when I hadn't had braces on), but this pork rib is so tender that I chewed it without any trouble. It looks a little like chicken meat though, given its size and thickness.

Pork ribs (排骨王)

I actually forgot if the below is 五香 or prawn roll. Though it definitely looks like 五香. Haha. We saw quite a number of people eating this so we followed suit as well. No regrets on this one! Fresh out and dipped with the sweet sauce; really delicious.

五香

The sambal kang kong isn't as spicy as I thought it would be, but somehow its spiciness tasted different - in a good way. It left me wanting to eat it again and again. Haha. Or probably it's how it was cooked with different ingredients - it just tasted differently from other sambal kang kong that I've tried before.

Sambal Kang Kong

Last dish - chilli crayfish! We actually ordered this last after seeing the review from ieatishootipost.sg. This plate only cost $12! Superbly tasty that it can bring you to heaven. LOL.

Chilli Crayfish

And guess what. Our bill only amounted to $29 for these four dishes and three bowls of rice. Really, how cheap can it get! All of us were shocked with that amount when we heard it, and Dawn and I were still talking in disbelief after we left the place. Really worth the wait and value for money!

While we were settling our bill among each other, GuanJie had to give Dawn a 50cents change. And that coin landed in the plate of sweet sauce instead (which I didn't manage to capture it). Jane, being ever so helpful, helped to pick it up with chopsticks but fruitless. Then GuanJie joined in to help as well. So the both of them ended up "fighting" to pick up that coin, and Dawn's poor coin swam in the sweet sauce. When GuanJie actually succeeded in picking the coin up, Jane was laughing and happened to hit GuanJie's arm and plat! went the coin back into the sweet sauce. Haha. The coin was then rescued after some time and we washed it with Dawn's drinking cup (previously filled with green tea) below to collect the water. Too much laughter and plonk! went Dawn's coin into the cup (below), swimming again. Dawn was eee-ing the whole time during the "rescue the coin" mission. Haha.

Headed to TCC (The Gallery) at Boat Quay after dinner for our usual chit-chat.

Chocolate Raspberry Frappe

Hazelnut Frappe

Chocolate of Wealth

Mango Tea Freeze

HAPPY 22ND IN ADVANCE, JANE! (:

Sidenote: I got caught for jaywalking in the morning while rushing to driving lesson. Fine $20. Totally unlucky and sian. -.-

My Sister's Keeper

2009-11-06T20:20:00.001+08:00

Watched My Sister's Keeper with YiLin, BoonPing and Eric last Wednesday after work.

The flashbacks were kind of distracting as they switch quite suddenly.

I think more girls would like watching this as compared to guys. Really an emotional movie. The scenes of undergoing chemotherapy and during relapse were so heart-wrenching.

Girls who haven't watch and want to, please prepare tissues. Even YiLin also couldn't take it. Haha.

Rating: 3.8/5

Second 10K!

2009-11-03T20:08:00.002+08:00

My second 10K run last Sunday for the Great Eastern Women 10K! Successfully completed the run with almost the same time as last year's Nike+ Human Race. (:

Ran alongside with YiLin and her friend, Grace for 5K. As they were both track & field runners before, my poor short legs couldn't catch up with them after 5K. Haha.

The weather wasn't very good as the sun was shining so brightly along the F1 race track and drizzling at the same time. Totally zzz.

I so do not look like a runner standing in between the two of them. Not that I am one in the first place. Haha.

YiLin and I went for breakfast and we decided to try Yoshinoya's Chicken steak set meal as it looked good. But we got disappointment in return. Besides the long waiting time for the serving of the food, the serving size and quality of the food was totally not what we expected. Egg not done properly, baked beans portion looked like it's served for ants to eat, bread not up to standard and chicken 'steak' so BIG. The picture below tells it all.

I'm not a very big eater, but I was telling YiLin that I could go for a second round with that serving portion. -.- I'm just going to give Yoshinoya the benefit of the doubt that only Marina Square's quality is of substandard. I still prefer Long John's Silver breakfast of all the fast food restaurants. (:

BOO!

2009-11-02T22:31:00.001+08:00

Had the usual company fitness bootcamp last Friday and then the Halloween Party planned by YiLin and I! Crowd control wasn't that good, but everything else turned out okay except for the bad weather.

Lots of photos taken!

Dress up contest

Ladies musical chair

More photos on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=331751&id=567285261&l=4593547a38

Too much to digest

2009-11-01T21:10:00.002+08:00

Two people, two stories, many differences. Which is the truth, and which to believe?

I'm not going to judge or be biased anymore. I don't want to be stuck as a middle person. I'm just going to let nature take its course.

Ayden <3

2009-10-28T19:25:00.000+08:00

Seeing Ayden just drives all my exhaustion away. (:

Filmed this in the wrong direction, heh.

Listen carefully to how he speaks Mandarin!

Stuck

2009-10-24T20:43:00.003+08:00

I wanna blog about happy things that happened these few days. In the office, with colleagues, at godma's house, seeing Ayden, talking to godma... But just one thing, one talk overshadowed all those good things.

As those bits and pieces of truth were released to me, not slowly but all at once and unexpectedly, the harsh reality unfolded in front of me that was initially hidden. I never thought things were that bad. I never expected those words and actions to be said and done. I never thought someone could really be so selfless, so considerate, so noble. Its impact was so hard and fast; it left me shaking in fear. Afraid that it will really happen soon.

Although I didn't get to hear the details of the truth, it was enough. Yes, honesty is the best policy. But sometimes, knowing the truth, not even whole, is scary. Reality is harsh; I think it's still better to know the truth earlier so that the reality won't come crashing down suddenly. At least there's time for mental preparation.

I wish I can run away, to escape from what I've learnt. But I know it neither solves nor prevents it from happening.

I will post the happy stuff when I recover...or maybe not at all.

And for now, I shall just try to concentrate on completing my individual assignment before the Wednesday dateline.

Hold on, stay strong.

2009-10-18T22:07:00.000+08:00

I'm sick and tired of all these.

Hold on, stay strong

2009-10-15T23:53:00.003+08:00

Finally broke down.

And my biggest weakness will be others' advantage. It has always been.

How long can I hold on and stay strong? I don't know, but I hope I can do it for that piece of paper.

Someone please support me. The game has just begun.

All new Bejeweled Blitz!

2009-10-07T15:21:00.004+08:00

Bejeweled Blitz has launched a new outlook and has additional game features on Facebook!

It looks more sophisticated than the last one. (: And I think the visual effects are cooler too. But it seems easier to score.

MISSED!!

2009-10-06T23:12:00.002+08:00

Even though I've tweeted, posted on Facebook and probably told a million people (okay not so exaggerated) about this, I still want to say it here.

I AM SO ANGRY AT MYSELF FOR FORGETTING ABOUT MY DRIVING LESSON LAST NIGHT BECAUSE I WROTE IT ON MY OFFICE CALENDAR AND OWN SCHEDULE BOOK AND I STILL STAYED IN THE OFFICE TILL 8PM WHEN MY LESSON WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AT 8.05PM.

And there goes my $70.

Totally heart pained about it and summoned the rain in the office when I found out about it this morning. Stupid, silly, and funny. Haha.

And I told Leanne that I'd most probably rant about it during my lesson this Saturday or Sunday if I get a young instructor who taught me before. Haha.

Any kind soul wants to donate $70 to me to cure my broken heart? :D

Crappy lesson

2009-10-03T21:02:00.002+08:00

Oh yays one corporate video shoot is down! Went for the shoot in the morning and a meeting, then to driving lesson, then back for the shoot. Zzz. Weather wasn't really good today, but glad that it didn't delay the whole shoot for very long.

Today's driving lesson was the most crappy one I had so far. Why? Because the instructor kept crapping. And I don't know why I went on the crappy mode as well and crapped with him. -.-

Did reversing and crank course today. Reversing is damn difficult! I had a little thing with my direction sense. Had to stop and think which direction I should turn. Haha. And I can say I want to turn right but my hand turned left instead. Then the instructor will laugh at me. -.- I redid the reversing for quite a few times because the position wasn't quite right then he said, "Eh you purposely reverse off right then have to redo and make me steer. My hand tired leh." Then I rebutted, "My leg also numb from using the clutch lor! And anyway it's your job to teach."

Oh and I actually can position the car in front of the pole with only one finger spacing! Then he said I'm pro and asked me to do the same for the back pole. And I was like wtheck. Cannot la! He asked me to get down and see what's the gap and I left like 3 feet length at first. Haha. Tried another time and he asked me to get down to see the gap again. Then I was like, "You very lazy leh, ask me to go down see then you sit here." Then he immediately said, "This time I'll go down to check in case you bluff me." Like wtheck la. Haha.

Seriously I don't know why I talked so much for today's lesson. Normally the instructors will just ask me about work, school; all the common things that a person will ask during the first meet. But today's instructor was so crappy that he just made me feel like shooting him back. There were more crap that what I mentioned here but I shall just stop. Lol.

It's been a while...

2009-09-30T02:37:00.001+08:00

...since I stayed up so late to do work.

It's quite...refreshing. Haha.

I hope everything goes well for the video shoot tomorrow and on Saturday!

Another stage of life

2009-09-27T18:25:00.002+08:00

Class has finally started last Tuesday at SIM.

First lecture and we got our group project brief already. Grouped with all the DMC people. Second lecture got our individual project brief. Zzz.

School, work and driving...

Sigh. I think I'll just smoke through. Hopefully it'll be successful. Ha.

Introducing Sony Cybershot DSC-W180

2009-09-15T21:07:00.002+08:00

It's quite a beauty, isn't it? Heh. Finally got a digital camera for myself! :D

Went to Comex last Sunday with Yi Lin, Wei Lee and Boon Ping. Wanted to take a look at Panasonic Lumix before making a decision, but it wasn't part of Comex. So I didn't get it there, but went to Sim Lim Square as Wei Lee wanted to see DSLR there too. Then I decided not to get Lumix as they seem more bulky and more costly. So I thought that I'd get a camera at the next IT fair in November. But along the way home while I was in the train, the thought of not going back with a camera just tickled my heart. So much that I went Jurong Point and finally bought the Sony W180 at Challenger. Heh.

Though I was actually hoping to get a pink camera, red's not bad too. (:

JUMP! Martial Arts

2009-09-13T11:12:00.000+08:00

Watched Martial Arts by JUMP! last night at Esplanade with Yi Lin, Boon Ping, Eric, Shimin and her boyfriend.

They are really worth the watch! Bought the $58 tickets this time. If I have money in the future, I'd definitely want to catch them at the front seats. (:

There was laughter every 5 seconds or so and it started right from the beginning to the end. The guys can jump up and stay in the air for a couple of seconds before landing. It looked like they can fly. Haha.

As much as the whole choreography was good and funny, I preferred their last performance, BreakOut. They had a change of props frequently the last time, while the props stayed the same throughout the whole show this time.

It was really good to see how the volunteering audience whom they picked out to go on stage being so sporty. The best was the guy whom they termed him as the Singapore Master and he had to imitate the martial arts actions which one of them demonstrated, like kicking and rolling on the floor. The guy was really sporty and played along. (:

Overall, thumbs up for the JUMP! team! :D

The Proposal

2009-09-07T21:57:00.002+08:00

Caught The Proposal with Huifen last Sunday at Jurong Point. It was a last minute decision as she had the urge to watch movie. Haha.

Although I didn't really liked the fact that Sandra is older than Ryan and they got together, the essence of the movie proved that love conquers anything, including the age difference. How amazing it is that two people can actually fall in love with each other within such a short period of time. (:

Rating: 4/5

K with a runny nose

2009-08-30T18:24:00.001+08:00

Went Top One KTV with Yilin, Shimin and Eric yesterday. Sang from 11am to 6pm! And my nose started running after I stepped foot into the room for a while. It was damn cold, again! Went to buy medicine and a pack of tissue at Watsons after our singing session. My nose stopped running so much after I came out of the freezer. Zzz.

I actually had a bee in my mouth today!! Argh. It was in my iced lemon tea. I saw something in my drink when it was served, but I didn't notice clearly and thought it was a seed. I drank about 3/4 of the glass! And it was after a while from my last sip when I was about take another sip that I noticed the bee and I actually drank the bee up and spitted it out Zzz.

Although my nose stopped running today, I think it still made me feel tired and weak. Or maybe partly is because of the bootcamp that we had on Friday. Aching all over again, but not as bad as the last time.

Met up with Huifen, Christina and Gisiang last Tuesday after so long (not Huifen, haha). Lots of photos taken! Waiting for Huifen to upload. Haha.

Third driving lesson today and I went out to the roads! So happy that I had progression. (: There was a technical glitch in the system though, because it assigned me to car 222 when it's non-existent. Haha.

I could have reacted better...

2009-08-27T22:00:00.003+08:00

When I saw Sherman (JSS) and Jonathan (cousin) together (not the slanted way) at Ikea yesterday. When I learned that Jonathan's girlfriend is actually Sherman's sister.

Haha. I think my reaction was kind of retarded.

I saw Sherman on my way out of Ikea (the pay out point) and called him out. When I was about to leave, Jonathan called my name out. And then I was like, "Eh? You two know each other?". Sherman answered, "Ya, he's my sister's friend." Then I saw Jolander (Jonathan's girlfriend, Sherman's sister) coming out after making payment. Then the picture became clear to me but I went, "Wow. (pause) Wow. (pause) Wow. (pause)" How retarded was that. LOL.

Attended briefing at SIM after work yesterday. I was so bored because I was there alone and the briefing was rather dry. During the briefing, I was shocked that there will still be group projects!! Seriously, I think my social life will be gone when school starts. ): Then I saw Sumathii and Hazel and I was so glad! Saw Hui Ee and Qiu Shi later. (:

For the first time, I think not having an English name is better. Why? Because I've to make another trip to SIM to submit my change of personal particulars form to change my name along with my NRIC. There isn't anything wrong with my name, but the order would appear very wrong in my certificate if I don't change it. On the RMIT enrollment form, my family name is printed as Lee and my given names as Hui Min Lynette. When clarified, the person told me that it would appear as Hui Min Lynette Lee, which is so wrong. Then the person told me to fill in the form with my family name as Hui Min and given name as Lynette Lee so that it would appear as Lynette Lee Hui Min. -.-

Scandal Makers - A damn good scandal!

2009-08-24T20:14:00.003+08:00

Met up with Chinglee and Huifen yesterday and we caught Scandal Makers at Cathay Cineleisure. Before I start anything further, THIS MOVIE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Synopsis (extracted from Yahoo!):

Nam Hyun-Soo (Cha Tae-Hyun) is a former teen idol turned radio DJ. Life's wonderful for the swinging bachelor - he lives in a posh apartment and has no problems with the ladies. At work, ratings are on the rise when a young unmarried mother willingly shares her story, of her search for her long-lost father. Before long, the young mother and her son turn up at DJ Nam's front door claiming to be his daughter (and grandson)! Could this be true? Despite the situation, the vain and self-indulgent DJ Nam has to use all means to keep this under wraps or his celebrity image will be finished!

It is nothing like the typical Korean romance movie. It only has a little romance element in it; the main story revolves around love...for a family.

There's a scene where the male lead Nam Hyun-Soo was trying to convince his daughter that she's not his daughter. He said, "My eyes can't be seen when I smile." Then his daughter and grandson does the same thing, like the picture below. Haha.

I so love the little boy! He even "conspired" with his grandfather to find out more about his kindergarten teacher so that his grandfather knows what to do to win her heart. And he's so talented in the movie! Grandson plays the piano, mother (or daughter) sings, and grandfather radio DJ.

Usually I avoid watching movie in the weekends because tickets are more expensive, but this movie really made the $10 worth. (:

I WANT THE SOUNDTRACK!!

Rating: 4.8/5

Shopaholic within

2009-08-22T21:47:00.000+08:00

This is so not good. I'm so not good. Jurong Point is so not good. Staying so near Jurong Point is so not good. Right.

I'm turning into a shopaholic.

Even if I don't go to town, I just feel like shopping and buying something once I step foot into Jurong Point. I used to be sick of going there, but that was before the extension. Now, Jurong Point is like a shopping haven to me, with so many pretty clothes and shoes luring me into buying them! I feel so vulnerable. Haha.

Having a full-time job has its pros and cons. Pros - stable income every month. Cons - higher purchasing power. Crap; I'll just spend it on shopping. I just can't resist it whenever I see cheap deals - that's a symptom of a shopaholic, right? And whenever I see nice clothes/shoes/accessories and cheap together, my heart just itches for them. Another symptom.

Sigh. This is bad bad bad. I need self-control, discipline and whatever qualities to stop me from buying, buying and buying. Boos.

EM Movie Screening - G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

2009-08-15T14:06:00.000+08:00

After numerous meetings, the Sports & Recreation Committee (SRC) finally had our first event of the year for the company - movie screening of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The tickets were sold out in 2 days and the turnout was pretty good. Although it was quite messy as seats were on a first-come-first-served basis that led people to queue even before the theatre was opened (so normal for Singaporeans), everything was pretty much in place as the crowd 'slowly' grabbed their seats. Thus, the event's quite a success. (:

Finally the movie started after the lucky draw. I had absolutely no idea what the movie was about before that and I watched in confusion at the beginning. The story came into pieces together slowly as it progressed, with a few twists that I didn't expect. The storyline is okay; it was the action made the movie engaging. I think the only thing that wasn't that good was the ending, because the villains got caught so easily and it simply showed that there'd be a sequel.

Rating: 3.5/5

Joined the rest (Yi Lin, Boon Ping, Eric, Sherine, Wei Lee and Shimin) for food after the movie. Sorry for leaving you alone Chinglee!

An overdose

2009-08-09T23:06:00.000+08:00

Crap crap crap. Disappointment, seriously. I should remind myself not to be bothered with such details anymore. Why bother if I were to know that I'm going to land in such a state?

Whatever. I'm so tired from little little things everyday.

Perhaps I should learn from Huifen and breakaway.

Mum just flew to Darwin. I WANT TO GET OUT OF HERE TOO! But I need money to drop down on me first. ):

Bootcamp training

2009-08-08T16:55:00.001+08:00

"Okay, let's do some warm up. You can choose to jog or brisk walk up the slope, but all are to be back here in 2 minutes."

So because of that, Yi Lin and I chose to jog. And we landed ourselves in the Alpha group - the fittest, with the toughest training.

Why all of a sudden a training?

Thanks to our monthly division fitness day. We had professional trainers to conduct yesterday's fitness bootcamp for all staff at one of our site offices.

After the jog and more of warm up exercises, we headed to our various stations for different workouts. There were 4 stations. The first station that we had wasn't those tough that made us run and pant, but it was really enough to make us feel the strain with the stretches. Squats, jumps, push ups, ab workouts, lunges... Even the guys couldn't take it. Haha.

Second station worked our legs. Side and front jog for two rounds, plus squats with another 2 rounds. Then the hopping and jogging. I wanted to die then.

Luckily, the last two stations weren't that bad. Kickboxing and captains ball. And for the final wrap up, sprinting of the length of the futsal court for 3 times. Then the cool down. The whole training lasted for around an hour. No casualties! Haha.

It had been a long time since I've (and for most of them) had such vigourous exercise, but it was fun doing it with my colleagues and it really pushed me to my limits. I wouldn't have such discipline on my own. Heh. Though I'm having sore legs and shoulders now, but I think it's worth it (all the workout wasted at the agency BBQ after that though). (:

Polaroid pretty (:

2009-07-25T18:07:00.003+08:00

Finally met up with Huifen last Thursday after about 2 months. Had Pepper Lunch for dinner for the second time this month.

Huifen is mad about polaroid films and although I won't bear to spend the money on that, they're really pretty when the photos are taken! (:

SHAPE Run 2009

2009-07-19T17:30:00.004+08:00

Woots! I finally get to go for SHAPE Run this year (today)! (:

Dawn, Jane and I started running together. We soon lost Dawn when we were running up slope. Haha. We were complaining as there wasn't any distance indication! I so wanted to give up running but good thing the mass running kept me going even though my legs wanted to stop. The run seemed to go on forever! And it's only 5km. I wonder how I'll die when I run 10km with Yi Lin... Haha.

I must say that the baggage deposit was pretty organised - the lanes were differentiated according to the bib numbers. However, we were pretty disappointed when it came to queuing up for the runners' kit after the race - the queue was damn long! Though there were a lot of lanes, the speed at which the queue was moving doesn't show its efficiency.

The runners' kit is rather worth the registration fee with the range of products provided. Dawn and I passed Jane the contact lens solution and she was super happy. Haha. However, I'm rather disappointed with the quality of the bag la. I think last year's was so much better, be it quality or design. Oh wells, I shall not be picky.

There was a section for runners to have their complimentary sports massage (leg only), and I'd very much want to try if not for the long queue. Singaporeans are really good at queuing for free stuff. Ha.

A tribute to Shimin

2009-07-18T16:16:00.000+08:00

17 July 2009 (Friday) marked the end of Shimin...

...Shimin's INTERNSHIP.

What were you thinking! Ok lame haha.

In remembrance of her, the company ordered pizza and KFC delivery for lunch and the four of us (Yi Lin, Eric, Shimin and I) went for dinner at Breeks last Thursday. We went for the 10-minute shoulder massage at Kenko (like finally)! Shiok man. :D We planned to eat Seoul Garden but changed the plan as both Shimin and Yi Lin were suffering from H1N1...NOT! It was just normal flu, cough and fever (for Shimin only).

We took quite a number of photos, and most of them are either unglam or stupid. Haha. Shimin hurry upload the photos! (:

We'll miss your presence in the office, Shimin! (I hope I don't sound like a lesbian, haha)

And I'm glad everyone who tried my brownie liked it. (:

A late 21st

2009-07-12T21:24:00.009+08:00

Celebrated GuanJie's belated 21st yesterday at Crystal Jade Ginseng Chicken & Korean BBQ, Ngee Ann City. I didn't enjoy the food this time as much as the one with colleagues, but the company made up for it with chatting and laughters. (:

Jane and I met up and walked to Marina Square together to meet Dawn there before going to Orchard. We should have walked faster to avoid being captured by the Prudential people!! Major ZZZ. I hate being talked into all those stuff. And I think we were trapped there for a good 10 minutes or so before Dawn came and saved us (sort of). Why! We were only there to collect our race tee for Shape Run. Boos.

Headed to Orchard after that and met up with Lynette Ng. We got the cupcakes from Marriot Hotel's Available to Go.

They didn't have the super nice cupcake that Dawn and I tried the other day. The chocolate is very rich but it doesn't make you feel sick of it. (:

We ordered the set meal promotion for 4 persons. It puzzled me that they didn't have the buffet that Centrepoint has. Weird.

The cupcakes that we bought. From the top left: chocolate, cappuccino, apple cinnamon. From bottom left: blueberry, oreo, lemon-something.

Dawn also loved the chocolate most. Look at the little mess on the table in front of her!

And a close-up on it...

And we wiped out almost all the cupcakes despite being full!

GJ opening his present from us...

He took out his namecard holder (the leather one) to show us his namecard. We were surprised when we saw the holder. And added to our disappointment was when GJ mentioned that his friend got him as a birthday present with his name engraved as well, the same idea that we had. We gave him the steel holder.

Other photos that we took...refer to more on Facebook!

Jane caught being 骚 by flipping her hair. haha.

Dawn unknowingly trying to stab me. Lol.