Dreamt of mx last nite. I was in a car with her as a passenger. I could vaguely remember her driving without a license in the car and stop at the side of the road, while waiting for Jia Jia to pass her something. Then i said,"Ask her to go Geylang to look for us lah" She msg Jia Jia then, and we drove off. We were due to go Geylang for food and mx was telling me, "Dun laugh at me parking cos Geylang all is parallel parking...."
The next thing i remembered, i woke up.
MX, think its a sign to tell you to go learn ur driving soon. Haha....
Friday, December 26, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Genting Day 2
Woke up and wanted to look for breakfast. There wasnt any 'gathering' for breakfast. It was sitll free and easy. We decided to just go downstairs to have a look. We walk past the Lobby cafe and Mandy was attracted to the food. There was porridge and prata and other more Asians food. We settled on prata. The prata served was a single piece with 2 types of curry and we ordered an extra teh terik to go with it. My gosh, we paid RM11 for it and i din find it worth.
As we were planning to leave, saw mum and godma walking past and we chased after them. They were planning to have Merybrown for breakfast. Decided to just follow them and there and then, we met Uncle Jerome and the twins. They had their breakfast at MeryBrown as well and was waiting for Joanne who had spilled the porridge on herself and have gone back to the room to change.
After breakfast, Mandy and I went around ourselves prior meeting the rest for lunch. Mandy bought herself a rainbow colored scarf and we went in to Ripley's Believe it or not museum-like. It showcase all the unbelievable stuff around the world. Some using illusion and some were hard to believe facts.
We then had lunch at Ah Yee Abalone restaurant and had dimsum for lunch. Uncle Joe as usual ordered the food for both tables and the serving was very slow. Once the food was here, it was always served at the kids table and i made a comment to Uncle Joe. Guess due to the slow service, Uncle Joe ordered in additional, noodles and rice for all. In less than an hour after i've made my remark, all the dim sum came and i really regreted my comment. There were literally 20 plates of dimsum and boy, i swear not to have dimsum for the entire week after im back in SG. Imagine stuffing my stomach with nothing but lots n lots of dimsum.
By the time we are done with lunch, we had to tabao a lot of food back as there really is too many!!! Mandy and i went off first to the KTV place to sing first while waiting for the uncles and aunties to join us.
After singing for a few songs, the rest of the ktv gang came and the uncles and aunties were asking me to dedicate the songs for them. Uncle john gave me lots of hokkien songs to dedicate but i simply couldnt understand it in hokkien and hence shouted for a translator. Auntie Lay tried to help but the list of songs were rather limited. I sorta played DJ that night, trying to insert the songs in such a way that all took turns to sing their songs. The twins could only sing ANgela Chang's song and not much of the others. Thought they should have a wider list of songs but i guess, expectations were way too high. In the end, Jan and Jo sang prolly 2 songs only.
Joanne din want to sing and just stoned and sulked in the room.
At the point when i wanted to call for the bill, there was a mis-calculation of the number of heads and i made the waiter/waitress walk in and out to correct the bill. They had a wrong number of heads and hence, resulted to the extra order of the drinks. I refused to pay as firstly, i've told the counter that i've only 13 pax, i've always ask the waiter to check the number of drinks left prior we order. Hence, i shouldnt be paying for the extra drinks and tidbits ordered. All in all, it took them almost an hour to settle the bill to something satisfactory prior my consent to pay.
After leaving the ktv, we took a little walk around Genting to take pics and return to the room to wait for time to meet for dinner. In the end, we gathered at Uncle Joe's room to munch at the leftovers of the lunch as there were simply too much left and they din want to waste the food.
Tried to catch a movie later with Mandy but there wasnt much show left to watch nor tickets left. Aunty kelly wanted to catch a movie on the OSIM chair but without avail. In the end, i decided to go Casino with mum.
It was an eye opening as i've not been to Genting's Casino. Mum taught me how to play and my luck was quite good at one of the machine, winning free featured games. Mandy was bored, as shown on her face. Hence after walking round to observe the table games and moving between different jackpot machines, Mandy and I was out within the hour. We decided to go catch a coffee at Starbucks and Cheesecake for supper. Was even crazy enough to ask Mandy to pose for 5 consecutive photos at Starbucks. By 10+, was tired and went back to the room to watch the Fa Yi show in Cantonese. Prior to snoozing, we put on a mask and knocked out....
As we were planning to leave, saw mum and godma walking past and we chased after them. They were planning to have Merybrown for breakfast. Decided to just follow them and there and then, we met Uncle Jerome and the twins. They had their breakfast at MeryBrown as well and was waiting for Joanne who had spilled the porridge on herself and have gone back to the room to change.
After breakfast, Mandy and I went around ourselves prior meeting the rest for lunch. Mandy bought herself a rainbow colored scarf and we went in to Ripley's Believe it or not museum-like. It showcase all the unbelievable stuff around the world. Some using illusion and some were hard to believe facts.
We then had lunch at Ah Yee Abalone restaurant and had dimsum for lunch. Uncle Joe as usual ordered the food for both tables and the serving was very slow. Once the food was here, it was always served at the kids table and i made a comment to Uncle Joe. Guess due to the slow service, Uncle Joe ordered in additional, noodles and rice for all. In less than an hour after i've made my remark, all the dim sum came and i really regreted my comment. There were literally 20 plates of dimsum and boy, i swear not to have dimsum for the entire week after im back in SG. Imagine stuffing my stomach with nothing but lots n lots of dimsum.
By the time we are done with lunch, we had to tabao a lot of food back as there really is too many!!! Mandy and i went off first to the KTV place to sing first while waiting for the uncles and aunties to join us.
After singing for a few songs, the rest of the ktv gang came and the uncles and aunties were asking me to dedicate the songs for them. Uncle john gave me lots of hokkien songs to dedicate but i simply couldnt understand it in hokkien and hence shouted for a translator. Auntie Lay tried to help but the list of songs were rather limited. I sorta played DJ that night, trying to insert the songs in such a way that all took turns to sing their songs. The twins could only sing ANgela Chang's song and not much of the others. Thought they should have a wider list of songs but i guess, expectations were way too high. In the end, Jan and Jo sang prolly 2 songs only.
Joanne din want to sing and just stoned and sulked in the room.
At the point when i wanted to call for the bill, there was a mis-calculation of the number of heads and i made the waiter/waitress walk in and out to correct the bill. They had a wrong number of heads and hence, resulted to the extra order of the drinks. I refused to pay as firstly, i've told the counter that i've only 13 pax, i've always ask the waiter to check the number of drinks left prior we order. Hence, i shouldnt be paying for the extra drinks and tidbits ordered. All in all, it took them almost an hour to settle the bill to something satisfactory prior my consent to pay.
After leaving the ktv, we took a little walk around Genting to take pics and return to the room to wait for time to meet for dinner. In the end, we gathered at Uncle Joe's room to munch at the leftovers of the lunch as there were simply too much left and they din want to waste the food.
Tried to catch a movie later with Mandy but there wasnt much show left to watch nor tickets left. Aunty kelly wanted to catch a movie on the OSIM chair but without avail. In the end, i decided to go Casino with mum.
It was an eye opening as i've not been to Genting's Casino. Mum taught me how to play and my luck was quite good at one of the machine, winning free featured games. Mandy was bored, as shown on her face. Hence after walking round to observe the table games and moving between different jackpot machines, Mandy and I was out within the hour. We decided to go catch a coffee at Starbucks and Cheesecake for supper. Was even crazy enough to ask Mandy to pose for 5 consecutive photos at Starbucks. By 10+, was tired and went back to the room to watch the Fa Yi show in Cantonese. Prior to snoozing, we put on a mask and knocked out....
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| Genting Day 2 |
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
New task
My 'manager' has given me a task to perfect this song. SHe likes it and think i can have a good rendition if i practise enough...Ganbatte!
Monday, December 22, 2008
好心疼我姐姐
was msning her and reading her blog....
here she was, swearing here and there, complaining to me, explaining to me what she is going through, how she wanted comfort from Meng but with his mum suffering from slight anxiety depression, she doesnt seem to be on the priority. She is heavily pregnant, 7months if im not wrong, does not have enough sleep as chun was crying in the middle of the night for 2 weeks, still has to work though not enough sleep, sick of the food at home, the way the food is cooked, the plates the food is placed on, not being able to have her way of things though the house is hers, everything just seems to irritate her.
Everytime i read her blog, especially since this pregnancy, from the initial decision struggle, to her hormonal change, her swearing, her discomfort, her lack of sleep and everything and anything, she dun seem to be getting enough support or things being smoother.
She has probably cried a lot this pregnancy. Me too. I cry with her. In different locations. She at home/work, me, in the office.
I hope things will be smoother.
加油！！！
here she was, swearing here and there, complaining to me, explaining to me what she is going through, how she wanted comfort from Meng but with his mum suffering from slight anxiety depression, she doesnt seem to be on the priority. She is heavily pregnant, 7months if im not wrong, does not have enough sleep as chun was crying in the middle of the night for 2 weeks, still has to work though not enough sleep, sick of the food at home, the way the food is cooked, the plates the food is placed on, not being able to have her way of things though the house is hers, everything just seems to irritate her.
Everytime i read her blog, especially since this pregnancy, from the initial decision struggle, to her hormonal change, her swearing, her discomfort, her lack of sleep and everything and anything, she dun seem to be getting enough support or things being smoother.
She has probably cried a lot this pregnancy. Me too. I cry with her. In different locations. She at home/work, me, in the office.
I hope things will be smoother.
加油！！！
I feel like a Pig.....
had taken soo much food for the 2 days....
last night, after a 2 hr badminton session with mx, yin nee and the rest, we went Alexandra Village to eat Zicha. Had 2 bowl of rice, fish head, fresh beans, fried you tiao, Marmite Chicken and a drink. After that we decided to go Bukit Merah Central. After shopping at NTUC, MX wanted to eat dessert. We went to McDonalds. I was like greedy. And in the end, added an ice cream cone, shared nuggets and french fries with the gang. By the time i stood up, i felt like vomitting. My tummy was full, hands were full and bag was full (and heavy! i had 2 textbook in it). I should kill myself for being greedy!
Today during lunch, went to Tiong Bahru Market with Pris and MP. Had chicken rice, shared chwee kueh and had a bowl of almond longan.
Im gonna grow fat if i eat like this everyday!!!!
last night, after a 2 hr badminton session with mx, yin nee and the rest, we went Alexandra Village to eat Zicha. Had 2 bowl of rice, fish head, fresh beans, fried you tiao, Marmite Chicken and a drink. After that we decided to go Bukit Merah Central. After shopping at NTUC, MX wanted to eat dessert. We went to McDonalds. I was like greedy. And in the end, added an ice cream cone, shared nuggets and french fries with the gang. By the time i stood up, i felt like vomitting. My tummy was full, hands were full and bag was full (and heavy! i had 2 textbook in it). I should kill myself for being greedy!
Today during lunch, went to Tiong Bahru Market with Pris and MP. Had chicken rice, shared chwee kueh and had a bowl of almond longan.
Im gonna grow fat if i eat like this everyday!!!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Genting and KL trip with Lee family - Day 1 (updated)
Just came back from a 5 days 4 nights trip from Genting Highlands and KL with my entire family including all my uncles and aunties from mum's side. There were 27 of us.
The arrangement for the trip was vague. No detailed itinerary. We just know that we are supposed to leave on 14Dec and back on 18th. Hmm...Uncle James and Uncle Jerome seems to be the main organisers of the trip.
Anyway, there were 2 pick up points on 14th morning. Toa Payoh and Teck Whye. Being lazy, i choose to go Tech Whye cos the pickup time is later. Allowed me more time to snooze...haha
The moment i step into uncle Joe's house, there were many pull trolley luggages. Wow! Are they gonna buy the entire Msia, i thought.....and of cos, the twins and Joanne made their presence felt by speaking loudly the moment i step into the house. Not a word of greeting, but lots of noise. I guess, the word is excited....
We went downstairs once the bus arrived. All were excited. I was kind of. Or rather, not too sure what to expect of the trip.
On the bus, Godma sat with Aunt Lucy. That was shocking to me. There were arguments between them and that irritate Godma enough to skip sunday session for sometime. But they seem ok on the whole journey on the bus.
The kids were sitted at the back and being noisy. Joanne was very impatient at the queue of the custom. She din understand why it take soo long to reach the custom.
There was a big crowd at the immigration. Lots of people and it din help that the place for queuing was limited. Very limited. Took us almost 1+ hour to clear immigration.
Then it was off to Genting. We took lunch at Yong Peng. Stuff are rather expensive. The last i remembered, food wasnt that expensive. Hmm.....on the journey to Genting, it was drizzling. At some parts of the highway, there were traffic jams. Saw a couple of cars parked at the side of the highway due to accident. No death though. God bless. Along the way, the tour guide was discussing about how much to give him lah, on the mic somemore. Weird guide. Maybe i've not been on a tour since pri sch days but i dun remember any guide discussin his pay with us on the mic....Anyway, he explained that in Msia, a tour guide is required on every tour bus excluding the bus driver. Otherwise, the bus driver can be fined.
By the time we reach Genting, it was 6+ and due to rain, it was cold! We waited long to do a check in and while waiting, Mandy and i were snapping photos away. Self declared official photographers for the trip. Msg MX to complain that it is cold as she advised otherwise. We were planning the rooming and as there were 11 rooms allocated, i decided to manually write the rooming list for each room. Enrolled Mandy and one of the twins to help with the task. There were complaints about the rooming from the twins and some, so we had to shuffle here and there to ensure it looks ok.
We were allocated rooms on the same level. Had advised all to meet at the lobby for dinner. Mandy and i were famished. Hence went to scout and walk around for food. It was Mandy and my first trip to Genting as adults. Barely had memories of the place other than past photos. Mandy and i settled for cup corn and went back to meet the rest. The moment Joanne came down, she was complaining lots about the room. According to her standard, it was pathetic. Soo much from a kid. My god.
We went to settle dinner at one of the cafe that had space for the entire group of us. It was self service but queuing to buy my food, i realised that i need to pay for service charge of 10pct. I was taken aback as everything was self service. Where was the service provided? Realised from Pam that it was kinda like GST in SG. Sigh. The meal wasnt cheap as well. A wanton mee and a drink cost me RM17.
After dinner, Mandy and i wandered off ourselves. We walked around a bit but wasnt interested in shopping there. Mandy is going to bangkok the following day when we are back in SG and i just came back not long from bangkok, so we werent in the mood for shopping. We just went around to have a look at the place and came upon the cineplex. Decided to catch a show as the tix were soo much cheaper. A normal tix is RM11, an osim seat was RM15 and Premium was RM16. We decided on the Osim seat as it was cheap and we could have a massage throughout the show. Y not. Then decided to make a reservation for the KTV room for tomorrow's session. It was meant to be a quiet session with Mandy and myself but Pam msg me that uncles and aunties were interested. Went to Starbucks to buy a coffee while scouting for the KTV to make a reservation.
We walked to the bus terminal to look for Genting hotel and while descended on the escalator, there was a security guard that signal to Mandy. As though he noe her. When we walked to him, he started to speak to Mandy in Malay. Haha. It was a case of mistaken identity. Mandy was asking me if she looked like one.....with her dark complexion, not surprising though....
We were directed back to the First World Plaza to Genting Hotel. Met Uncle Joe, Aunt Su Juan and Aunt Yvonne along the way. They were a little amazed on us not knowing where Genting Hotel is. Haha. 2 blur sotongs.
We walked to Genting Hotel and made a reservation for 15. Then at the arcade, we decided to take a neoprint. The other day, prior to the trip, i happened to find a neoprint, Mandy and i taken sometime back and i was telling her we should take one again....haha....
We had problems finding a cheap machine as all were stated as RM30. It is expensive to me. In Singapore, it prolly cost SGD8 and i have already deemed it as expensive. We were guided on how to take the photos as all instructions were in Japanese. By the time we were done, it was almost time for the show.
Being mountain tortoise in Genting, we were amazed by the Osim chair concept. The Osim Chairs were sitted at the front of the cinema. As the Osim chair enables reclining, we were able to watch the show "The day the earth stood still" in Comfort.
Once the show is done, we went back to the room to rest. Tired sia.....
The arrangement for the trip was vague. No detailed itinerary. We just know that we are supposed to leave on 14Dec and back on 18th. Hmm...Uncle James and Uncle Jerome seems to be the main organisers of the trip.
Anyway, there were 2 pick up points on 14th morning. Toa Payoh and Teck Whye. Being lazy, i choose to go Tech Whye cos the pickup time is later. Allowed me more time to snooze...haha
The moment i step into uncle Joe's house, there were many pull trolley luggages. Wow! Are they gonna buy the entire Msia, i thought.....and of cos, the twins and Joanne made their presence felt by speaking loudly the moment i step into the house. Not a word of greeting, but lots of noise. I guess, the word is excited....
We went downstairs once the bus arrived. All were excited. I was kind of. Or rather, not too sure what to expect of the trip.
On the bus, Godma sat with Aunt Lucy. That was shocking to me. There were arguments between them and that irritate Godma enough to skip sunday session for sometime. But they seem ok on the whole journey on the bus.
The kids were sitted at the back and being noisy. Joanne was very impatient at the queue of the custom. She din understand why it take soo long to reach the custom.
There was a big crowd at the immigration. Lots of people and it din help that the place for queuing was limited. Very limited. Took us almost 1+ hour to clear immigration.
Then it was off to Genting. We took lunch at Yong Peng. Stuff are rather expensive. The last i remembered, food wasnt that expensive. Hmm.....on the journey to Genting, it was drizzling. At some parts of the highway, there were traffic jams. Saw a couple of cars parked at the side of the highway due to accident. No death though. God bless. Along the way, the tour guide was discussing about how much to give him lah, on the mic somemore. Weird guide. Maybe i've not been on a tour since pri sch days but i dun remember any guide discussin his pay with us on the mic....Anyway, he explained that in Msia, a tour guide is required on every tour bus excluding the bus driver. Otherwise, the bus driver can be fined.
By the time we reach Genting, it was 6+ and due to rain, it was cold! We waited long to do a check in and while waiting, Mandy and i were snapping photos away. Self declared official photographers for the trip. Msg MX to complain that it is cold as she advised otherwise. We were planning the rooming and as there were 11 rooms allocated, i decided to manually write the rooming list for each room. Enrolled Mandy and one of the twins to help with the task. There were complaints about the rooming from the twins and some, so we had to shuffle here and there to ensure it looks ok.
We were allocated rooms on the same level. Had advised all to meet at the lobby for dinner. Mandy and i were famished. Hence went to scout and walk around for food. It was Mandy and my first trip to Genting as adults. Barely had memories of the place other than past photos. Mandy and i settled for cup corn and went back to meet the rest. The moment Joanne came down, she was complaining lots about the room. According to her standard, it was pathetic. Soo much from a kid. My god.
We went to settle dinner at one of the cafe that had space for the entire group of us. It was self service but queuing to buy my food, i realised that i need to pay for service charge of 10pct. I was taken aback as everything was self service. Where was the service provided? Realised from Pam that it was kinda like GST in SG. Sigh. The meal wasnt cheap as well. A wanton mee and a drink cost me RM17.
After dinner, Mandy and i wandered off ourselves. We walked around a bit but wasnt interested in shopping there. Mandy is going to bangkok the following day when we are back in SG and i just came back not long from bangkok, so we werent in the mood for shopping. We just went around to have a look at the place and came upon the cineplex. Decided to catch a show as the tix were soo much cheaper. A normal tix is RM11, an osim seat was RM15 and Premium was RM16. We decided on the Osim seat as it was cheap and we could have a massage throughout the show. Y not. Then decided to make a reservation for the KTV room for tomorrow's session. It was meant to be a quiet session with Mandy and myself but Pam msg me that uncles and aunties were interested. Went to Starbucks to buy a coffee while scouting for the KTV to make a reservation.
We walked to the bus terminal to look for Genting hotel and while descended on the escalator, there was a security guard that signal to Mandy. As though he noe her. When we walked to him, he started to speak to Mandy in Malay. Haha. It was a case of mistaken identity. Mandy was asking me if she looked like one.....with her dark complexion, not surprising though....
We were directed back to the First World Plaza to Genting Hotel. Met Uncle Joe, Aunt Su Juan and Aunt Yvonne along the way. They were a little amazed on us not knowing where Genting Hotel is. Haha. 2 blur sotongs.
We walked to Genting Hotel and made a reservation for 15. Then at the arcade, we decided to take a neoprint. The other day, prior to the trip, i happened to find a neoprint, Mandy and i taken sometime back and i was telling her we should take one again....haha....
We had problems finding a cheap machine as all were stated as RM30. It is expensive to me. In Singapore, it prolly cost SGD8 and i have already deemed it as expensive. We were guided on how to take the photos as all instructions were in Japanese. By the time we were done, it was almost time for the show.
Being mountain tortoise in Genting, we were amazed by the Osim chair concept. The Osim Chairs were sitted at the front of the cinema. As the Osim chair enables reclining, we were able to watch the show "The day the earth stood still" in Comfort.
Once the show is done, we went back to the room to rest. Tired sia.....
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| Genting Day 1 |
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Lindy Camp 2008
Well, i was asked to teach a connections class for Lindy Camp. I decided to get Kalai's help as the rest of the seniors were not around. Prior the camp, i had comments like "Steady leh, i wouldnt take such a difficult class to teach." I was skeptical. Wondered if i made the right choice. But since i've agreed, i'll just go with it.
I was supposed to go to Linda's bb full month but as the event was at 12pm at Yew Tee and i needed to reach NTU at 1pm, decided not to rush myself. In the end, as i was out late, decided to take a cab. Meiling was going with me. And as i was waiting for her as well, took a little more time. But when i reached src, i was on time.
Alas, wat appears before me was an empty src, no people, no calls to inform me if people are late, if there is a change of venue. I was starting to boil inside.
Last year, i accompanied FF to Lindy Camp as well. We climb the hill to Nanyang House to only realised that there was a change of venue and we were NOT informed.
This time round, i called Kalai who is still on the way in a cab, She Fong who is not in school yet but she says the group is having lunch at canteen 2. I was really boiling inside then. Once i finished the call, i was complaining all the way.
In the first place, don't they know we are gonna be there at 1pm? If there was a delay, should they have the courtesy to call and advise that they will be late? Nowadays, my tolerance for such behaviour has come to a minimum and it gets soo irritating. I dun mind spending time, BUT, time can be spent more useful. When people take an effort to make their way to school and teach, cant we be more responsible and advise people if they gonna be late or watever.
Meiling told me to dun be soo angry and if i really find it a waste of time, i can choose to do other things and not join them. Sigh, she just dun get it. When we were walking to Can 2, wat i see and feel irritates me more. There were only 5 ppl. Five. I din mind the small group but shouldnt being a small group makes things easier? I realised they had pilates in the morning as i asked why do they looked soo tired. They were eating their lunch at a slow speed and there wasnt any apologies lor. It was as though i should noe that they are at can 2 and it is ok that they are late. Pengz.
Kalai and She Fong arrived later and took a full lunch. Kalai decided on a full lunch after the juniors were still slowly munching away. Sigh, by the time we are done, it was 1.30pm. Half an hour away from stated time.
We started class with 4 juniors and 1 lead. RH came back slightly later and we could continue. The class, in my definition was ok. I gave my comments on how their lindy turn looked like. Especially the follows. And shared my idea of where we should give the leads the connection.
After my class ended, Kalai and Rei Hao taught them Charleston Stroll. The juniors were kinda lost and i helped to go through each and every steps in a drill. Opps, sort of overwrite the instructors.....opps....
Then it was dinner time in Can A. We mingle around and tok nonsense. By then, i decided to leave at 8+ to go home and pack my bag for the trip to Msia.
In conclusion.
1. The camp was slacked
2. I din feel that it was well planned
3. Bad attendance
4. I appreciate if they could have informed earlier that they will be late. I wouldnt be soo angry.
5. I was ok to take a cab cos i was late. But not when i rush and they slacked.
Ask me if i will be there the following year. No idea. I should still go. Just that i will be smarter and sms them before i reach to time check.
I was supposed to go to Linda's bb full month but as the event was at 12pm at Yew Tee and i needed to reach NTU at 1pm, decided not to rush myself. In the end, as i was out late, decided to take a cab. Meiling was going with me. And as i was waiting for her as well, took a little more time. But when i reached src, i was on time.
Alas, wat appears before me was an empty src, no people, no calls to inform me if people are late, if there is a change of venue. I was starting to boil inside.
Last year, i accompanied FF to Lindy Camp as well. We climb the hill to Nanyang House to only realised that there was a change of venue and we were NOT informed.
This time round, i called Kalai who is still on the way in a cab, She Fong who is not in school yet but she says the group is having lunch at canteen 2. I was really boiling inside then. Once i finished the call, i was complaining all the way.
In the first place, don't they know we are gonna be there at 1pm? If there was a delay, should they have the courtesy to call and advise that they will be late? Nowadays, my tolerance for such behaviour has come to a minimum and it gets soo irritating. I dun mind spending time, BUT, time can be spent more useful. When people take an effort to make their way to school and teach, cant we be more responsible and advise people if they gonna be late or watever.
Meiling told me to dun be soo angry and if i really find it a waste of time, i can choose to do other things and not join them. Sigh, she just dun get it. When we were walking to Can 2, wat i see and feel irritates me more. There were only 5 ppl. Five. I din mind the small group but shouldnt being a small group makes things easier? I realised they had pilates in the morning as i asked why do they looked soo tired. They were eating their lunch at a slow speed and there wasnt any apologies lor. It was as though i should noe that they are at can 2 and it is ok that they are late. Pengz.
Kalai and She Fong arrived later and took a full lunch. Kalai decided on a full lunch after the juniors were still slowly munching away. Sigh, by the time we are done, it was 1.30pm. Half an hour away from stated time.
We started class with 4 juniors and 1 lead. RH came back slightly later and we could continue. The class, in my definition was ok. I gave my comments on how their lindy turn looked like. Especially the follows. And shared my idea of where we should give the leads the connection.
After my class ended, Kalai and Rei Hao taught them Charleston Stroll. The juniors were kinda lost and i helped to go through each and every steps in a drill. Opps, sort of overwrite the instructors.....opps....
Then it was dinner time in Can A. We mingle around and tok nonsense. By then, i decided to leave at 8+ to go home and pack my bag for the trip to Msia.
In conclusion.
1. The camp was slacked
2. I din feel that it was well planned
3. Bad attendance
4. I appreciate if they could have informed earlier that they will be late. I wouldnt be soo angry.
5. I was ok to take a cab cos i was late. But not when i rush and they slacked.
Ask me if i will be there the following year. No idea. I should still go. Just that i will be smarter and sms them before i reach to time check.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Kelvin's wedding 24Nov08
went to the wrong hotel.....i swear that i heard Kelvin mentioned M but no....it was at MM. I had to carry my laptop in my dress and walk across. Boy am i glad that its in the same location.....
The night was ok, generally. Just that the person who played the video used the wrong program on my laptop to play the montage. So the video started with no sound, then overlap sound. But it wasnt the worst.
Dad was busy drinking red wine at the table. With lifen's bf, everyone.....he was happy. But drinking too much. He literally finish each cup at a go. Well the service wasnt that fantastic but i was ok with it. Dad wasnt pleased that it took long to refill his cup of wine. He complain to the manager and keep talking to the manager, then the waiter. I din want the hotel to keep refilling his cup the minute it is not full. But dad doesnt like his cup not refilled. I gave up.
Then he started to tok non sensical...I was irritated. I dun want him to be drunk and i had to bring him home. The logic is, im sorta alone with dad cos though sis and bro in law were there, they had to take care of my two nieces and literally had to carry them all the way. I went over to 'calm' him and tok to him. We change his drink to plain water as we feel he really had enough. I try to tok to him and he was mumbling in a non sensical speech. I suddenly had this thought of fear. If he will one day fall sick and need constant attention, im gonna be really alone.
Suddenly he wanted to go to the gents. And simply did not want ANY support. He walked and fell. People start to look at us. No one helped me. I was alone and was trying to signal to my cousins to come and help. My bro in law saw me with my dad, came to help with han han in his hands. How to help with my niece in his hands? wat if han han is injured accidentally or wat?
Then my cousins came. We literally follow dad to the toilet. My cousins went in. I waited outside. By then, i started to cry. I dun wan him to make a scene. I dun wan to have to 'carry' him home. Y cant he just know his limits and watch his drinking habit? How many times must this happen?
By then, i couldnt control myself and sneak into the ladies to cry. Suddenly lifen came in to look for me. Pass me my bag and laptop and mentioned sis had called a taxi. We got into the cab but i was still tearing. Irritated and hate the feeling
When we wanted the cab to stop us at our block first, dad insist that he stop before and just shove the taxi driver some money, and alighted. I was in my heels, nice dress, teary eyes, with my laptop, supporting him back....mum came down and i shove her my laptop. Dad was scolding away. His self pity self took over him again....ARGH....
he fell when he step out of the lift. Luckily, he was alright. Left him on his bed and change his top.
By then, i was totally exhausted. Din eat the dessert, din have enough rest from the wedding prior, totally disgusted with his behaviour, in conclusion, irritated.
Sis and mum din understand why i am soo affected.
In simple words, i will be left to take care of them if anything happen. Cos sis is married. There is only soo much she can do.
The night was ok, generally. Just that the person who played the video used the wrong program on my laptop to play the montage. So the video started with no sound, then overlap sound. But it wasnt the worst.
Dad was busy drinking red wine at the table. With lifen's bf, everyone.....he was happy. But drinking too much. He literally finish each cup at a go. Well the service wasnt that fantastic but i was ok with it. Dad wasnt pleased that it took long to refill his cup of wine. He complain to the manager and keep talking to the manager, then the waiter. I din want the hotel to keep refilling his cup the minute it is not full. But dad doesnt like his cup not refilled. I gave up.
Then he started to tok non sensical...I was irritated. I dun want him to be drunk and i had to bring him home. The logic is, im sorta alone with dad cos though sis and bro in law were there, they had to take care of my two nieces and literally had to carry them all the way. I went over to 'calm' him and tok to him. We change his drink to plain water as we feel he really had enough. I try to tok to him and he was mumbling in a non sensical speech. I suddenly had this thought of fear. If he will one day fall sick and need constant attention, im gonna be really alone.
Suddenly he wanted to go to the gents. And simply did not want ANY support. He walked and fell. People start to look at us. No one helped me. I was alone and was trying to signal to my cousins to come and help. My bro in law saw me with my dad, came to help with han han in his hands. How to help with my niece in his hands? wat if han han is injured accidentally or wat?
Then my cousins came. We literally follow dad to the toilet. My cousins went in. I waited outside. By then, i started to cry. I dun wan him to make a scene. I dun wan to have to 'carry' him home. Y cant he just know his limits and watch his drinking habit? How many times must this happen?
By then, i couldnt control myself and sneak into the ladies to cry. Suddenly lifen came in to look for me. Pass me my bag and laptop and mentioned sis had called a taxi. We got into the cab but i was still tearing. Irritated and hate the feeling
When we wanted the cab to stop us at our block first, dad insist that he stop before and just shove the taxi driver some money, and alighted. I was in my heels, nice dress, teary eyes, with my laptop, supporting him back....mum came down and i shove her my laptop. Dad was scolding away. His self pity self took over him again....ARGH....
he fell when he step out of the lift. Luckily, he was alright. Left him on his bed and change his top.
By then, i was totally exhausted. Din eat the dessert, din have enough rest from the wedding prior, totally disgusted with his behaviour, in conclusion, irritated.
Sis and mum din understand why i am soo affected.
In simple words, i will be left to take care of them if anything happen. Cos sis is married. There is only soo much she can do.
A KTV session
went to KTV session with sec sch fren YW. When MX and HX know that he has invited me only, a new topic or gossip starts. I find it weird too but dismiss it.
He mentioned that he feels uneasy with too many people at ktv but y me? haha....that was the gossip topic.
Anyway, pointers from today's ktv session
He mentioned that he feels uneasy with too many people at ktv but y me? haha....that was the gossip topic.
Anyway, pointers from today's ktv session
- I think he is tone deaf
- cos he likes to sing with the original singer and yet still sing flat or sharp without realising it
- cos he din realise that he had accidentally press the sharp or flat key and that the song has changed pitch
- He orders an alcoholic drink - reason being he seldom drink outside and orders a bourbon coke and could not pronounce the word bourbon
- He sings the same song twice, Jacky Cheung's Qing Shu twice, Guang Liang's Tong Hua twice as he likes the song and couldnt find other song to sing
- His fav singer is Emil Chau and Jacky Cheung cos he keeps singing their songs
- I ban him from singing woman's key. He din realise he couldnt reach the notes.
- He enjoys music as he will shake to the music. But at his own beat.
- He likes to sing but no chance to really go ktv cos his frens are all engrosses with books
All in all, i enjoyed the singing. Cos i get to sing a lot. But....i hope to meet more guys that can sing well! At least, not go off key.....or at least must noe they off key
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Ting Choon's Wedding 23Nov08
Well, another wedding that i've participate. But this time round, major involvement!
At the start, i was asked to help to do the photo montage for them as a backup. I agreed, as a favour, then realised when i receive the photos, that i had to do 2! So having left like 2 weeks prior the wedding, i had to rush out. Told Choon that i will just do a simple one....
The first montage was the dating photos. They have also gotten another friend to do an animation on how they met and got together. There were a lot of uncertainties like, how are we joining these 2 works together, how we gonna start and how it looks like when it ends, time duration for the entire animation and all, i was almost going crazy. Then it din help when the bride had comments on the first photo montage that i did. It was hard work. Wrong song usage, not enough photos, too many types of transitions....with the pathetic speed of my pc did not help either. So i re-do the entire one. I 'feedback' to choon. Had to. Told him i just wana let him noe about the feedback....
By the time i did the second one, i cooled down a lot...so had more fun.
Throughout the preparations, i was like the advisor. Not sure why but they literally asked my comments for everything. A lot of questions marks in my head when i see numerous sms sent to me. Though i was a little puzzled and irritated, i replied all. I know its their first and with them being soo messy, i just try to help as much as i can.
I suggested having a briefing. But seems like none of the other bros and sis have attended before and find this session like rather serious affair. Well.....i've attended lots with such sessions so, i guess, not sure if i made a good suggestion. Anyway, it was a chance to know the 'important' people working together on the actual day...
On the actual day, it really was rushing here and there with no rest time at all in between. In my past experiences as sisters or brothers, i would always have a rest time in between the day and dinner but as we had lots of specific timing to adhere to, and to do outdoor photo shoots, rest was like a miracle. It never happened.
Anyway, there were lots of drama on the actual day
At the start, i was asked to help to do the photo montage for them as a backup. I agreed, as a favour, then realised when i receive the photos, that i had to do 2! So having left like 2 weeks prior the wedding, i had to rush out. Told Choon that i will just do a simple one....
The first montage was the dating photos. They have also gotten another friend to do an animation on how they met and got together. There were a lot of uncertainties like, how are we joining these 2 works together, how we gonna start and how it looks like when it ends, time duration for the entire animation and all, i was almost going crazy. Then it din help when the bride had comments on the first photo montage that i did. It was hard work. Wrong song usage, not enough photos, too many types of transitions....with the pathetic speed of my pc did not help either. So i re-do the entire one. I 'feedback' to choon. Had to. Told him i just wana let him noe about the feedback....
By the time i did the second one, i cooled down a lot...so had more fun.
Throughout the preparations, i was like the advisor. Not sure why but they literally asked my comments for everything. A lot of questions marks in my head when i see numerous sms sent to me. Though i was a little puzzled and irritated, i replied all. I know its their first and with them being soo messy, i just try to help as much as i can.
I suggested having a briefing. But seems like none of the other bros and sis have attended before and find this session like rather serious affair. Well.....i've attended lots with such sessions so, i guess, not sure if i made a good suggestion. Anyway, it was a chance to know the 'important' people working together on the actual day...
On the actual day, it really was rushing here and there with no rest time at all in between. In my past experiences as sisters or brothers, i would always have a rest time in between the day and dinner but as we had lots of specific timing to adhere to, and to do outdoor photo shoots, rest was like a miracle. It never happened.
Anyway, there were lots of drama on the actual day
- The sisters had to use strength to hold the gate as the bros cheated. Did not follow simple rules to go downstairs to do the stuff that they were told to. Totally no image.....we NEED and MUST QC the video and photo taken prior public viewing!
- Sister's angbao is lesser than the cost of the roasted pig......money is hard to earn these days.....no image plus no money....sigh....
- HX wore her new shoe and due to lots of walking, she wasnt that willing to walk much
- SM become vulgar.....due to the constant postponement of going Macdonalds for a drink...she went NBCB...haha
- SM super dun like FC.....dun understand y.....she really DUN LIKE him....
- Choon teared when he thank BRenda's parents and we captured in on photo! He is soo emotional
- The photographer super stylo.....was holding 2 SLR and taking photos together at a same time
- The videographer seem nuah....he was nuahing with us while we were taking outdoor shots
- We brothers and sisters were nuahing during the outdoor shot except for Diana and FC. Tot that wasnt good....but....
- We were supposed to have 5 brothers and 5 sisters. But 1 of the brother turn up with his gf and literally, they were engrossed in their own world, totally ignorant of anything happening. Sticky woman. Boo....
- William combined a wrong version of my montage to his animation. Luckily i checked. He had to re-burn the disc. Took him soo long to do it....he reach hotel at 7+
- Choon was totally stressed at the restaurant. He wanted to call off the dinner
- HX was nervous about being emcee. Couldnt eat much
- I had to wait almost 10mins at west coast mc for order taking and food collection. The mc staff was dreaming. I sms my fren aka general manager to complain
- HX fillet was not prepared properly. Went to change
- It was pouring cats and dogs while we were on the way to restaurant
- Last minute addition to the emcee script.....some restaurant gimmicks/segment......
- Couldnt remember the timing of the walkin march.....Brenda had wanted specific timing to march in. Couldnt remember and had to make last min changes
- The blue evening gown with purple flower head-dress is very salah...
- Had to follow Brenda to hold her skirt for her.....din eat much.....but lots of exposure...haha
- GMSS gathering....
- MX was pro with the parents....shi nai sha shou....haha
- Finally ended at 11+.....home sweet home....
- Martin din send HX and MX to their block's carpark. Kana scolded by Mavis....not a gentlemen definitely....and Mavis, no give face to Martin.....sigh
I was glad when all went well and it was finally over. Have to prepare for Kelvin's wedding the next day....emcee and montage job for me again.....
some photos...
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| Ting Choon's Wedding |
Saturday, November 29, 2008
All the best
I've gotten to know Jasmine better when we were shopping together in Bangkok. She is a very "pia" gal who though very tired, legs almost giving away, but she was determined to cover 'all' the shopping destinations....salute to her!
I've heard a lot of comments on how they dislike to work with her...to me, i couldnt judge her that way. I only know that in Bangkok, this lady is very real. She laughs wholeheartedly, shops till she drop and urge me to go when the cockroaches are almost attacking us. I like being with people who are real. It makes me feel more at ease, comfortable.
Today was her last day being colleagues at HRG. She liked guys who play guitar, pianist would be better. The night before, we had a farewell drinks party at a hotel lounge. Though they wouldnt let me go Lindy, i had my fair share of fun. These bunch of girls were very fun. We sang at our seats, though i went out of pitch as i couldnt hear myself, i had fun.....
At the spur of moment, i decided to fulfil wat i promised. I brought my guitar to office. We were very on. Decided to play and sing in the staff lounge during lunch. We sang, laugh at each other, film ourselves, all while i was playing guitar. Needless to say, i really had fun.
I will remember today and place the memory in a part of my heart.
Thanks Jasmine for all the time spend together. Take care and cya soon!
I've heard a lot of comments on how they dislike to work with her...to me, i couldnt judge her that way. I only know that in Bangkok, this lady is very real. She laughs wholeheartedly, shops till she drop and urge me to go when the cockroaches are almost attacking us. I like being with people who are real. It makes me feel more at ease, comfortable.
Today was her last day being colleagues at HRG. She liked guys who play guitar, pianist would be better. The night before, we had a farewell drinks party at a hotel lounge. Though they wouldnt let me go Lindy, i had my fair share of fun. These bunch of girls were very fun. We sang at our seats, though i went out of pitch as i couldnt hear myself, i had fun.....
At the spur of moment, i decided to fulfil wat i promised. I brought my guitar to office. We were very on. Decided to play and sing in the staff lounge during lunch. We sang, laugh at each other, film ourselves, all while i was playing guitar. Needless to say, i really had fun.
I will remember today and place the memory in a part of my heart.
Thanks Jasmine for all the time spend together. Take care and cya soon!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
My 2nd attempt at Jay Chou's song. 浪漫手机
This should be a better version than Cai Hong but it sure took me a long time to get it up less pitchy, better diction and correct playing of the guitar. Enjoy
Appreciation of the unseen love
Got this from a friend. Interesting and thought invoking....
My husband is an Engineer by profession, I love him for his steady nature, and I love the warm feeling when I lean against his broad shoulders. Three years of courtship and now, two years into marriage, I would have to admit, that I am getting tired of it. The reasons of me loving him before has now transformed into the cause of all my restlessness. I am a sentimental woman and extremely sensitive when it
comes to a relationship and my feelings, I yearn for the romantic moments, like a little girl yearning for candy. My husband is my complete opposite! , his lack of sensitivity, and the inability of bringing romantic moments into our marriage has disheartened me about love.
One day, I finally decided to tell him my decision, that I wanted a divorce. 'Why?' he asked, shocked. 'I am tired; there are no reasons for everything in the world!' I answered.
He kept silent the whole night, seems to be in deep thought with a lighted cigarette at all times. My feeling of disappointment only increased, here was a man who can't even express his predicament, what else can I hope from him?
And finally he asked me:' What can I do to change your mind?' Somebody said it right, it's hard to change a person's personality, and I guess, I have started losing faith in him.
Looking deep into his eyes I slowly answered : 'Here is the question, if you can answer and convince my heart, I will change my mind, Let's say, I want a flower located on the face of a mountain cliff, and we both are sure that picking the flower will cause your death, will you do it for me?'
He said:' I will give you your answer! tomorrow... .' My hopes just sank by listening to his response. I woke up the next morning to find him gone, and saw a piece of paper with his scratchy handwriting, underneath a milk glass, on the dining table near the front door, that goes....
My dear, 'I would not pick that flower for you, but please allow me to explain the reasons further..' This first line was already breaking my heart. I continued reading.....
'When you use the computer you always mess up the Software programs, and you cry in front of the screen, I have to save my fingers so that I can help to restore the programs..
You always leave the house keys behind, thus I have to save my legs to rush home to open the door for you.
You love travelling but always lose your way in a new city ; I have to save my eyes to show you the way.
You always have the cramps whenever your 'good friend' approaches every month; I have to save my palms so that I can calm the cramps in your Tummy.
You like to stay indoors, and I worry that you will be infected by infantile autism. I have to save my mouth to tell you jokes and stories to cure your boredom.
You always stare at the computer, and that will do nothing good for your eyes, I have to save my eyes so that when we grow old, I can help to clip your nails, and help to remove those annoying white hairs. So I can also hold your hand while strolling down the beach, as you enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful sand... and tell you the color of flowers, just like the color of the glow on your young face...
Thus, my dear, unless I am sure that there is someone who loves you more than I do.... I could not pick that flower yet, and die.'
My tears fell on the letter, and blurred the ink of his handwriting...and as I continue on reading...
'Now, that you have finished reading my answer, if you are satisfied, please open the front door for I am standing outside bringing your favorite bread and fresh milk...
I rush to pull open the door, and saw his ! anxious face, clutching tightly with his hands, the milk bottle and loaf of bread.... Now I am very sure that no one will ever love me as much as he does, and I have decided to leave the flower alone... That's life, and love. When one is surrounded by love, the feeling of excitement fades away, and one tends to ignore the true love that lies in between the peace and dullness.
Love shows up in all forms, even very small and cheeky forms, it has never been a model; it could be the dullest and boring form... Flowers, and romantic moments are only used and appear on the surface of the relationship. Under all this, the pillar of true love stands... and that's our life... Love, not words win arguments...
'A soul mate is the one with whom you could sit with without saying a word and walk away feeling like that was the best conversation you have ever had.'
My husband is an Engineer by profession, I love him for his steady nature, and I love the warm feeling when I lean against his broad shoulders. Three years of courtship and now, two years into marriage, I would have to admit, that I am getting tired of it. The reasons of me loving him before has now transformed into the cause of all my restlessness. I am a sentimental woman and extremely sensitive when it
comes to a relationship and my feelings, I yearn for the romantic moments, like a little girl yearning for candy. My husband is my complete opposite! , his lack of sensitivity, and the inability of bringing romantic moments into our marriage has disheartened me about love.
One day, I finally decided to tell him my decision, that I wanted a divorce. 'Why?' he asked, shocked. 'I am tired; there are no reasons for everything in the world!' I answered.
He kept silent the whole night, seems to be in deep thought with a lighted cigarette at all times. My feeling of disappointment only increased, here was a man who can't even express his predicament, what else can I hope from him?
And finally he asked me:' What can I do to change your mind?' Somebody said it right, it's hard to change a person's personality, and I guess, I have started losing faith in him.
Looking deep into his eyes I slowly answered : 'Here is the question, if you can answer and convince my heart, I will change my mind, Let's say, I want a flower located on the face of a mountain cliff, and we both are sure that picking the flower will cause your death, will you do it for me?'
He said:' I will give you your answer! tomorrow... .' My hopes just sank by listening to his response. I woke up the next morning to find him gone, and saw a piece of paper with his scratchy handwriting, underneath a milk glass, on the dining table near the front door, that goes....
My dear, 'I would not pick that flower for you, but please allow me to explain the reasons further..' This first line was already breaking my heart. I continued reading.....
'When you use the computer you always mess up the Software programs, and you cry in front of the screen, I have to save my fingers so that I can help to restore the programs..
You always leave the house keys behind, thus I have to save my legs to rush home to open the door for you.
You love travelling but always lose your way in a new city ; I have to save my eyes to show you the way.
You always have the cramps whenever your 'good friend' approaches every month; I have to save my palms so that I can calm the cramps in your Tummy.
You like to stay indoors, and I worry that you will be infected by infantile autism. I have to save my mouth to tell you jokes and stories to cure your boredom.
You always stare at the computer, and that will do nothing good for your eyes, I have to save my eyes so that when we grow old, I can help to clip your nails, and help to remove those annoying white hairs. So I can also hold your hand while strolling down the beach, as you enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful sand... and tell you the color of flowers, just like the color of the glow on your young face...
Thus, my dear, unless I am sure that there is someone who loves you more than I do.... I could not pick that flower yet, and die.'
My tears fell on the letter, and blurred the ink of his handwriting...and as I continue on reading...
'Now, that you have finished reading my answer, if you are satisfied, please open the front door for I am standing outside bringing your favorite bread and fresh milk...
I rush to pull open the door, and saw his ! anxious face, clutching tightly with his hands, the milk bottle and loaf of bread.... Now I am very sure that no one will ever love me as much as he does, and I have decided to leave the flower alone... That's life, and love. When one is surrounded by love, the feeling of excitement fades away, and one tends to ignore the true love that lies in between the peace and dullness.
Love shows up in all forms, even very small and cheeky forms, it has never been a model; it could be the dullest and boring form... Flowers, and romantic moments are only used and appear on the surface of the relationship. Under all this, the pillar of true love stands... and that's our life... Love, not words win arguments...
'A soul mate is the one with whom you could sit with without saying a word and walk away feeling like that was the best conversation you have ever had.'
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Lindy Wedding Dance
Happen to come across this video.....
Wonder if i'll do this during my wedding also...
Wonder if i'll do this during my wedding also...
Thursday, November 13, 2008
My attempt on the guitar and singing Jay Chou's Cai Hong
Well, some of my frens/colleagues say nice, some mentioned that they cant hear wat im singing....
my rap was a bit off but i had fun doing it....
The mood was there to attempt such things at the wee hours of the night.....
my rap was a bit off but i had fun doing it....
The mood was there to attempt such things at the wee hours of the night.....
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Coffin
It was hard to get someone to watch it with me. Actually its not. Just that i did not ask the person i think will go with me.
Anyway, the turtles din want to go, nor the J&J team. Count sis out, and im left with the option of colleagues.
Even this option was challenging.
After much difficulty, finally could gather 4 to go, inclusive of myself.
The movie trailer proved to be interesting, to me.
After the movie, i was like, hmmm not too bad for a show.
If yor have not watch the storyline, the movie was about a ritual that was held in Bangkok. It was believed that one could prolong their life or ward off the bad luck by lying in a coffin and going through the ritual. Karen Mok and Ananda (think that's his name) each had a reason for doing that. Karen was a hongkonger who ran away from her preparations of her wedding as she discovered she had cancer. Ananda had a girlfriend that was in a coma for sometime. For Karen, she wanted to cure herself of her cancer cells. Ananda prayed for her gf's recovery
Both got what they hoped for. But it wasnt free. Karen's hubby to be died in an accident and 'came' to haunt her. She wasnt sure wat happen and why did he haunt her. Ananda's gf woke up from her coma but both of them were haunted by a lady with an infant.....
They soon realised that the miracle that happened come with a price. The 'bad' luck could never be dispersed but it will only be transfered. Transfered to their loved ones.
The movie highlighted about how we should not disturbed the flow of events. Things that were meant to happen HAS to happen.
All in all, it was a nice show. Not as scary as we've thought. Only at some points. A sudden scare but not a lasting one....Catch it if you can
Anyway, the turtles din want to go, nor the J&J team. Count sis out, and im left with the option of colleagues.
Even this option was challenging.
After much difficulty, finally could gather 4 to go, inclusive of myself.
The movie trailer proved to be interesting, to me.
After the movie, i was like, hmmm not too bad for a show.
If yor have not watch the storyline, the movie was about a ritual that was held in Bangkok. It was believed that one could prolong their life or ward off the bad luck by lying in a coffin and going through the ritual. Karen Mok and Ananda (think that's his name) each had a reason for doing that. Karen was a hongkonger who ran away from her preparations of her wedding as she discovered she had cancer. Ananda had a girlfriend that was in a coma for sometime. For Karen, she wanted to cure herself of her cancer cells. Ananda prayed for her gf's recovery
Both got what they hoped for. But it wasnt free. Karen's hubby to be died in an accident and 'came' to haunt her. She wasnt sure wat happen and why did he haunt her. Ananda's gf woke up from her coma but both of them were haunted by a lady with an infant.....
They soon realised that the miracle that happened come with a price. The 'bad' luck could never be dispersed but it will only be transfered. Transfered to their loved ones.
The movie highlighted about how we should not disturbed the flow of events. Things that were meant to happen HAS to happen.
All in all, it was a nice show. Not as scary as we've thought. Only at some points. A sudden scare but not a lasting one....Catch it if you can
Painful fingers
when i read this nickname on his msn, a thought flashed over me. To me, being someone who is learning guitar, i have this feeling that he is learning it. So i ask, "Why painful?"
and bingo, i guessed it....
I think im fortunate that someone is learning guitar for me, but i wonder how long one can last.
Though i do not know or wouldnt want to think of what it will lead to, i hope he enjoys it as much as i do. The fun of singing and playing the song together....
and bingo, i guessed it....
I think im fortunate that someone is learning guitar for me, but i wonder how long one can last.
Though i do not know or wouldnt want to think of what it will lead to, i hope he enjoys it as much as i do. The fun of singing and playing the song together....
Shelby's last day of work
Today's is her last day of work. Having been working with her for 5 years, she has proved her leadership and show her concern/humanity to me.
When her last day of work/resignation was announced, lots of eyes were raised. Lots of questions from the colleagues. She has afterall, been in the company for 7+ years.
It is a fortune to know her, personally and as a colleague.
I knew the reasons she chose to leave, i acknowledge them and support her decision. It is afterall, never a good thing to remain stagnant in a company, be angry about the things that are happening and are not happening. There are a lot of things in life that we have no control and yet we do.
If we can't change ourselves to suit the environment, change the environment.
One just need courage and a clear mind to do that.
Bye woman....see you around....and fly higher in your next endeavour
When her last day of work/resignation was announced, lots of eyes were raised. Lots of questions from the colleagues. She has afterall, been in the company for 7+ years.
It is a fortune to know her, personally and as a colleague.
I knew the reasons she chose to leave, i acknowledge them and support her decision. It is afterall, never a good thing to remain stagnant in a company, be angry about the things that are happening and are not happening. There are a lot of things in life that we have no control and yet we do.
If we can't change ourselves to suit the environment, change the environment.
One just need courage and a clear mind to do that.
Bye woman....see you around....and fly higher in your next endeavour
Monday, November 10, 2008
Monchichi!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Nice cheesecake
Have always heard of how Hilton's Hotel's Cheesecake is famous....had a chance to buy a slice of Hibiscus Cheesecake from their Checkers Deli....its Sedap, Yummy...
It is rich yet not 'sick' of it...
Do try it if you are a cheesecake lover....
It cost about SGD7.90 per slice for takeaway
It is rich yet not 'sick' of it...
Do try it if you are a cheesecake lover....
It cost about SGD7.90 per slice for takeaway
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Lucky by Jason Mraz- Nice song
Do you hear me,
I'm talking to you
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky oh my, baby I'm trying
Boy I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Oooohhhhoohhhhohhooohhooohhooohoooh
They don't know how long it takes
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I'll wait for you I promise you, I will
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
I'm lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
And so I'm sailing through the sea
To an island where we'll meet
You'll hear the music, feel the air
I'll put a flower in your hair
Though the breezes through the trees
Move so pretty you're all I see
And as the world keeps spinning round
You hold me right here right now
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
I'm lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
Ooohh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooooh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Gifts for Baby
Looking for a gift for a baby shower or a colleague that is delivering soon? Sis introduce me to this website. Nice concept though i think a little pricey. Interesting though
http://www.stubbornsnails.com/home.htm
http://www.stubbornsnails.com/home.htm
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Da'ns Festival Performance - Flat Foot Floogie
Its my first outdoor performance for a sing and dance performance....
Rehearsal was bad as i went flat all over and i did not appreciate that. Not to say that i was losing my voice over the week and had to watch my diet and take medicine and pray to recover soon enough to sing.
Went to Esplanade at 4.30pm to test out the stage but the live band was testing the stage prior us and by the time it was our turn, we were really perspiring.
After the stage testing, we were brought to the dressing room at the back stage of Esplanade to place our bags and do our makeup. I had my fun helping the juniors with their makeup as out of the five, other than fernie who went for the stage makeup lesson, all the rest barely put makeup.
Hozzy was my guinea pig for that day and i was glad it turn out good. She liked the way i've drawn her eyebrow which is an achievement for me considering this is my first attempt to draw for others. (Actually my philosophy is easy. As long as i think i like the way i draw, im daring enough to go out with it) hehe
The turnout for the performance was not bad. A lot of the juniors appear to support us and there were some unknown faces. Bok Hwee came to support but was a little late for my performance and she just missed it. However, she did a little of the Charleston class and she could then understand why i was soo into little. It was fun, she find the dance.
After the whole thing ended like 10.30pm. It was time to go home. Bok gave me a lift home and we chatted in her car, with the radio on and engine off. Alas, when she was about to leave, her engine stall. After numerous attempts and rest, the engine was still dead. Had to call friends for help as we are lost, not knowing what to do. In the end, had to call the 24hrs helpline and they were on their way down. They had to jumpstart the engine and the mechanic advised Bok that due to the battery being weak, having the radio on and engine off will only deplete the battery's life as it is not being charged. A lesson learnt! I realised that having a car license is not enough. You need to have the troubleshooting skills as well!
Anyway, below is the actual performance video. Enjoy!
p.s i still dun think i did the singing well. Could hear my voice shaking!
Rehearsal was bad as i went flat all over and i did not appreciate that. Not to say that i was losing my voice over the week and had to watch my diet and take medicine and pray to recover soon enough to sing.
Went to Esplanade at 4.30pm to test out the stage but the live band was testing the stage prior us and by the time it was our turn, we were really perspiring.
After the stage testing, we were brought to the dressing room at the back stage of Esplanade to place our bags and do our makeup. I had my fun helping the juniors with their makeup as out of the five, other than fernie who went for the stage makeup lesson, all the rest barely put makeup.
Hozzy was my guinea pig for that day and i was glad it turn out good. She liked the way i've drawn her eyebrow which is an achievement for me considering this is my first attempt to draw for others. (Actually my philosophy is easy. As long as i think i like the way i draw, im daring enough to go out with it) hehe
The turnout for the performance was not bad. A lot of the juniors appear to support us and there were some unknown faces. Bok Hwee came to support but was a little late for my performance and she just missed it. However, she did a little of the Charleston class and she could then understand why i was soo into little. It was fun, she find the dance.
After the whole thing ended like 10.30pm. It was time to go home. Bok gave me a lift home and we chatted in her car, with the radio on and engine off. Alas, when she was about to leave, her engine stall. After numerous attempts and rest, the engine was still dead. Had to call friends for help as we are lost, not knowing what to do. In the end, had to call the 24hrs helpline and they were on their way down. They had to jumpstart the engine and the mechanic advised Bok that due to the battery being weak, having the radio on and engine off will only deplete the battery's life as it is not being charged. A lesson learnt! I realised that having a car license is not enough. You need to have the troubleshooting skills as well!
Anyway, below is the actual performance video. Enjoy!
p.s i still dun think i did the singing well. Could hear my voice shaking!
Monday, October 13, 2008
More Photos....
1. Da'ns Festival
Performance of Flat Foot Floogie last nite
2. My Company's Bowling Competition
3. Mooncake Celebration with the twins
4. Mooncake Celebration at Fernie's Place
5. Casey's First Year Bday....(Taken with my HP cam. Poor Resolution)
6. Dinner at Long Beach with the family
Performance of Flat Foot Floogie last nite
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| Da'ns Festival |
2. My Company's Bowling Competition
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| Company Bowling Competition |
3. Mooncake Celebration with the twins
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| Mooncake celebration with the twins |
4. Mooncake Celebration at Fernie's Place
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| Mooncake celebration at Fernie's house |
5. Casey's First Year Bday....(Taken with my HP cam. Poor Resolution)
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| Casey's 1 year bday |
6. Dinner at Long Beach with the family
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| Dinner at Long Beach |
Friday, October 10, 2008
周杰伦-稻香
This is the guitar version of Jay Chou's new song 稻香
This is the piano version....
And of cos, the original MV....nice
Adelyn!!! Let's learn to play this!
This is the piano version....
And of cos, the original MV....nice
Adelyn!!! Let's learn to play this!
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Inconsiderate people
These days, sis would be discussing with me about the inconsiderate people in Singapore. Being pregnant did not help make things better though.
1. She was in a bus in the peak hours of the morning. It was raining, and some were trying to board the bus in the rain. But inconsiderate people would block the pathway, and for some reason, stay ROOTED to the exit door and not move. Irritating. So sis raised her voice and exclaimed, "Can you all please move in?". Magic words, magic movement. People started to move in.
2. She was taking the mrt during peak hours and was not in the pink of health. She nearly fainted and boy, there wasn't anyone to help her. This man that was sitted in front of sis where sis's tummy was right in front of her, simply ignore. Steady! i salute that man.....kns...
3. My colleague, also a pregnant mother, was boarding the mrt when she saw a man/lady (cant remember) immediately put down the newspaper that he/she was reading, and PRETENDED to sleep. Immediately!....Linda was angry. She might not be that angry if the person just din offer the seat but the action prolly disgusted her.
I remembered the instructor making a comment while i was attending GEMS workshop then. It was a service workshop where we, in the service line, was taught on how we can provide better services. He said, "Pregnant woman is the INSTANT cure for insomia on the mrt!" haha...bingo....its definitely a golden line that prove its value!
I certainly hope to see improved consideration to be made for pregnant/needy people.
1. She was in a bus in the peak hours of the morning. It was raining, and some were trying to board the bus in the rain. But inconsiderate people would block the pathway, and for some reason, stay ROOTED to the exit door and not move. Irritating. So sis raised her voice and exclaimed, "Can you all please move in?". Magic words, magic movement. People started to move in.
2. She was taking the mrt during peak hours and was not in the pink of health. She nearly fainted and boy, there wasn't anyone to help her. This man that was sitted in front of sis where sis's tummy was right in front of her, simply ignore. Steady! i salute that man.....kns...
3. My colleague, also a pregnant mother, was boarding the mrt when she saw a man/lady (cant remember) immediately put down the newspaper that he/she was reading, and PRETENDED to sleep. Immediately!....Linda was angry. She might not be that angry if the person just din offer the seat but the action prolly disgusted her.
I remembered the instructor making a comment while i was attending GEMS workshop then. It was a service workshop where we, in the service line, was taught on how we can provide better services. He said, "Pregnant woman is the INSTANT cure for insomia on the mrt!" haha...bingo....its definitely a golden line that prove its value!
I certainly hope to see improved consideration to be made for pregnant/needy people.
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Irritated week...
For some reasons, i was very irritated this week.
Monday
Went Bowling with my colleagues at Mount Faber Safra. Had to book the lane, guide people there, apologise to people for misunderstanding my directions, pay for the games first and go aroung collecting the 'payment'. Why am i doing all the work? sigh
Tuesday
Last min, the gals wana go catch a movie. I am tired, but decided to go ahead with them. Took very long to decide on what to watch, in the end, they wana watch Mama Mia. I've watched it with Mandy. Proposed that they go ahead without me. They decided to choose something else so that i can go as well. Sweet, isnt it. In the end, they had to stay back to clear work. Cynthia and i were waiting for almost an hour and i proposed to go play pool first, while waiting for the rest. We played pool, arcade, they were still not done. A call to them, had wasted 20mins plus again deciding on the show to watch. Finally, give up. Just a dinner will do. Who would have expected that they were fickle again. Kept changing their minds. By then, we only managed to have dinner at 8.30pm at Sushi Teh. All was well until the bill was here. It was 170 bucks for the 5 of us! Din realise we ate soo much....though it was pay day, still ex....
Wednesday
Cant remember what i did......Oh, it was holiday...i went to give tuition...all was well
Thursday
Went fling.......
Friday
Bowling competition....jac drove but wasnt sure where the place was. I was asked to be V-com. At 6pm, went to SG office and waited. They wanted to wait for ppl that will be late to send them as well. In the end, i waited for 45mins before we could leave. Then made a 'grand' entrance cos we were the latest and all of them were waiting for us.....sigh....not my fault....
Saturday
Was supposed to meet Adelyn and Huixian at Citihall Soup Spoon for dinner at 6.30pm before going to Indoor Stadium for Amei's Concert. I was out with the family to buy mum for her bday lunch. Dilly dally here and there and finally, time was up and i went off to meet them. Adelyn called me at 6.15+ to suggest picking me and HX up at the taxi stand. Called HX, and she was liked gonna be late....had to rearrange where to meet....i had to wait again.....
sigh, for some weird reasons, i really felt that i waited the whole week. I called MX, told her it was a retribution. Cos my frens used to wait for me esp when i work in SG office.....felt soo irritated....sigh sigh.....y couldnt things be said clearly so that others could plan their time too..?
haiz........报应啊！
Monday
Went Bowling with my colleagues at Mount Faber Safra. Had to book the lane, guide people there, apologise to people for misunderstanding my directions, pay for the games first and go aroung collecting the 'payment'. Why am i doing all the work? sigh
Tuesday
Last min, the gals wana go catch a movie. I am tired, but decided to go ahead with them. Took very long to decide on what to watch, in the end, they wana watch Mama Mia. I've watched it with Mandy. Proposed that they go ahead without me. They decided to choose something else so that i can go as well. Sweet, isnt it. In the end, they had to stay back to clear work. Cynthia and i were waiting for almost an hour and i proposed to go play pool first, while waiting for the rest. We played pool, arcade, they were still not done. A call to them, had wasted 20mins plus again deciding on the show to watch. Finally, give up. Just a dinner will do. Who would have expected that they were fickle again. Kept changing their minds. By then, we only managed to have dinner at 8.30pm at Sushi Teh. All was well until the bill was here. It was 170 bucks for the 5 of us! Din realise we ate soo much....though it was pay day, still ex....
Wednesday
Cant remember what i did......Oh, it was holiday...i went to give tuition...all was well
Thursday
Went fling.......
Friday
Bowling competition....jac drove but wasnt sure where the place was. I was asked to be V-com. At 6pm, went to SG office and waited. They wanted to wait for ppl that will be late to send them as well. In the end, i waited for 45mins before we could leave. Then made a 'grand' entrance cos we were the latest and all of them were waiting for us.....sigh....not my fault....
Saturday
Was supposed to meet Adelyn and Huixian at Citihall Soup Spoon for dinner at 6.30pm before going to Indoor Stadium for Amei's Concert. I was out with the family to buy mum for her bday lunch. Dilly dally here and there and finally, time was up and i went off to meet them. Adelyn called me at 6.15+ to suggest picking me and HX up at the taxi stand. Called HX, and she was liked gonna be late....had to rearrange where to meet....i had to wait again.....
sigh, for some weird reasons, i really felt that i waited the whole week. I called MX, told her it was a retribution. Cos my frens used to wait for me esp when i work in SG office.....felt soo irritated....sigh sigh.....y couldnt things be said clearly so that others could plan their time too..?
haiz........报应啊！
Amei Concert 2008
Amei, you are the best!!!!
这是我第三次看阿妹的演唱会。和慧娴还有adelyn在第一天售票时，就立刻买了138的票。好期待！
这一次的演唱会，也是四面台。我想对于一个天后来说，尤其是amei，让全场爆满一定不是一个问题。
到了演唱会现场，爆满的场面，满场的荧光棒和歌声，100%的卖力，听着全场和amei一起歌唱，让我很感动。
尤其在听他唱"我要快乐"，眼眶范了泪光。我的快乐，我还在琢磨，还在寻找。我是幸福的，有人爱有人疼，但我却选择了放弃，想很肯定地说，“那就是我要的快乐”。。。。
首首经典的歌曲，让我们没法停下来休息。演唱会也high到让我们都站了起来，一起共舞。
唯一觉得可惜的，或许是因为四面台的关系，总感觉少了多一些舞台设计和精彩。
期待下一场Amei的演唱会！
这是我第三次看阿妹的演唱会。和慧娴还有adelyn在第一天售票时，就立刻买了138的票。好期待！
这一次的演唱会，也是四面台。我想对于一个天后来说，尤其是amei，让全场爆满一定不是一个问题。
到了演唱会现场，爆满的场面，满场的荧光棒和歌声，100%的卖力，听着全场和amei一起歌唱，让我很感动。
尤其在听他唱"我要快乐"，眼眶范了泪光。我的快乐，我还在琢磨，还在寻找。我是幸福的，有人爱有人疼，但我却选择了放弃，想很肯定地说，“那就是我要的快乐”。。。。
首首经典的歌曲，让我们没法停下来休息。演唱会也high到让我们都站了起来，一起共舞。
唯一觉得可惜的，或许是因为四面台的关系，总感觉少了多一些舞台设计和精彩。
期待下一场Amei的演唱会！
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
My English or Yours......
Was planning for a bowling session at Safra Mount Faber after work with some of my colleagues. Had sent them a note on the directions by bus and apparently, they got lost. While they had arrived, i was told that i gave wrong directions. Here's what i've written
"People with no car can take bus 131 from this side of the road. Once it turns right from Henderson Road, can alight."
Million dollar question. Do you
1. Alight after it turns into Henderson Road?
2. Alight after it turns from Henderson Road?
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Apparently, they did option 1.
I came back office and wanted to check on my message to them. I apologised to them last night but i wana make sure i did not gave wrong directions. I will apologise again if its really wrong.
So, after reading the message, i was right. Phew....so i msg both of them. "My note sounds alright leh...."
Here's one of their reply
"do you know when 131 bus turn right to Henderson where we alight is wrong. should be turn right then 2nd turn alight, cross opp walk down"
Can die......This is not the first time i had such problems.
Challenging to msg them......
"People with no car can take bus 131 from this side of the road. Once it turns right from Henderson Road, can alight."
Million dollar question. Do you
1. Alight after it turns into Henderson Road?
2. Alight after it turns from Henderson Road?
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Apparently, they did option 1.
I came back office and wanted to check on my message to them. I apologised to them last night but i wana make sure i did not gave wrong directions. I will apologise again if its really wrong.
So, after reading the message, i was right. Phew....so i msg both of them. "My note sounds alright leh...."
Here's one of their reply
"do you know when 131 bus turn right to Henderson where we alight is wrong. should be turn right then 2nd turn alight, cross opp walk down"
Can die......This is not the first time i had such problems.
Challenging to msg them......
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Photos taken - long ago
Found this photo link in one of the emails A sent to me previously....
http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk289/adelynchua/rb%20birthday/?albumview=slideshow
http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk289/adelynchua/rb%20birthday/?albumview=slideshow
Singapore Flyer
Went to Singapore Flyer with my colleagues on 23Sep. Shucks, roads are closed due to F1 race and it was quite a long walk to the Singapore Flyer. Nevertheless, nice view and fun company too.....poor photos as it was a last minute decision to go Singapore Flyer and i din have my camera with me. So, have to make do with my hp cam....
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| Night at Singapore Flyer (Bad resolution) |
Interesting test - find your tree
Someone sent me an email on the below. Quite accurate for me....What about you?
Find your birthday and then find your tree. This is cool and somewhat
accurate for me.
Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 (only) - Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 -Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree
Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree
TREES (in alphabetical order)
Apple Tree (Love)- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant
attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate partner.
Ash Tree (Ambition) -extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs love and much emotional support.
Beech Tree (Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable,splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).
Birch Tree (Inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant,friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
Cedar Tree (Confidence) - of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
Chestnut Tree (Honesty) - of unusual stature, impressive,well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit.
Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful,
quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.
Elm Tree (Noble-mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful
partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
Fig Tree (Sensibility) - very strong minded, a bit self-willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, hard worker when wants to be, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, sexually oriented, great sense of humor, has artistic talent
and great intelligence.
Fir tree (Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, handles stress well, loves anything beautiful, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them, hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, rather modest,talented, unselfish, many friends, very reliable.
Hazelnut Tree (Extraordinary) - charming, sense of humor, very demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness.
Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life,
looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.
Lime Tree (Doubt) - intelligent, hard working,accepts what life dishes out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones, hates fighting and stress, enjoys
getaway vacations, may appear tough, but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to use them, great leadership qualities, is jealous at times but extremely loyal.
Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences,
sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.
Oak Tree (Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.
Olive Tree (Wisdom) -loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.
Pine Tree (Peacemaker) - loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion,
friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.
Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) -looks very decorative, talented, not very self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.
Rowan Tree (Sensitivity) - Vivacous, full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, extremely passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
Walnut Tree (Passion)- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.
Weeping Willow (Melancholy) - likes to be stress free, loves family life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others laugh.
Find your birthday and then find your tree. This is cool and somewhat
accurate for me.
Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 (only) - Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 -Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree
Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree
TREES (in alphabetical order)
Apple Tree (Love)- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant
attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate partner.
Ash Tree (Ambition) -extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs love and much emotional support.
Beech Tree (Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable,splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).
Birch Tree (Inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant,friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
Cedar Tree (Confidence) - of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
Chestnut Tree (Honesty) - of unusual stature, impressive,well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit.
Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful,
quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.
Elm Tree (Noble-mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful
partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
Fig Tree (Sensibility) - very strong minded, a bit self-willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, hard worker when wants to be, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, sexually oriented, great sense of humor, has artistic talent
and great intelligence.
Fir tree (Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, handles stress well, loves anything beautiful, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them, hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, rather modest,talented, unselfish, many friends, very reliable.
Hazelnut Tree (Extraordinary) - charming, sense of humor, very demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness.
Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life,
looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.
Lime Tree (Doubt) - intelligent, hard working,accepts what life dishes out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones, hates fighting and stress, enjoys
getaway vacations, may appear tough, but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to use them, great leadership qualities, is jealous at times but extremely loyal.
Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences,
sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.
Oak Tree (Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.
Olive Tree (Wisdom) -loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.
Pine Tree (Peacemaker) - loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion,
friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.
Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) -looks very decorative, talented, not very self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.
Rowan Tree (Sensitivity) - Vivacous, full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, extremely passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
Walnut Tree (Passion)- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.
Weeping Willow (Melancholy) - likes to be stress free, loves family life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others laugh.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Amazing - Lindy Hop Showdown in 2006
My God, look at them doing the aerials 'socially'...they dun look choreographed to me! Amazing
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Good old Debbie Gibson
Sis and i always belted her numbers in this Electric Youth album...
Brilliant songs
1. No More Rhyme
2. We could be together
3. Should have been the one
4. Who loves ya Baby?
5. Shake your love
6. Lost in your eyes
7. Electric youth
8. Silence Speaks a thousand words
9. Over the wall
Brilliant songs
1. No More Rhyme
2. We could be together
3. Should have been the one
4. Who loves ya Baby?
5. Shake your love
6. Lost in your eyes
7. Electric youth
8. Silence Speaks a thousand words
9. Over the wall
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Taking for granted.
There seem to be more flashbacks coming back to me now than when im in it. Where i used to go, what i used to do, who i used to deal with and things like that.
I realised that i have spent most of my energy minding things that friends could accompany me to do and when he is not there. KTV, Dancing, Guitar etc. Suddenly, when i went to bowl with my colleagues yesterday, i remember i used to go bowling with my friends and him. Go to play pool, arcade, movies....I could remember all the past activities i used to do.
I've seen more movies back then than now. Now, it is more of finding someone who has the same taste to watch a movie. It used to be, "I wana watch this movie, free? Free? let's go!" I hardly hear or feel such things now.
People around me seems to be more busy than i am now. People busy with travelling, with work, with staying at home, with their partner and their own activities.
I've been busy developing and growing myself, at my own pace and leaving him behind then. Now, i've been slowing down, due to financial commitments, new job scope and all. I have more time to think about things now. I have more positive energy around me now than ever. Then i start to find people being negative around me. Its weird how things turn out.
I guess, when people are more negative, all things he/she mattered are all about themselves, and when the positive energy starts to increase much more, you take a step back, and suddenly realised what you have used to take things/people for granted.
Some things, can still be changed. Others, once lost, can only be left as good memories.
I realised that i have spent most of my energy minding things that friends could accompany me to do and when he is not there. KTV, Dancing, Guitar etc. Suddenly, when i went to bowl with my colleagues yesterday, i remember i used to go bowling with my friends and him. Go to play pool, arcade, movies....I could remember all the past activities i used to do.
I've seen more movies back then than now. Now, it is more of finding someone who has the same taste to watch a movie. It used to be, "I wana watch this movie, free? Free? let's go!" I hardly hear or feel such things now.
People around me seems to be more busy than i am now. People busy with travelling, with work, with staying at home, with their partner and their own activities.
I've been busy developing and growing myself, at my own pace and leaving him behind then. Now, i've been slowing down, due to financial commitments, new job scope and all. I have more time to think about things now. I have more positive energy around me now than ever. Then i start to find people being negative around me. Its weird how things turn out.
I guess, when people are more negative, all things he/she mattered are all about themselves, and when the positive energy starts to increase much more, you take a step back, and suddenly realised what you have used to take things/people for granted.
Some things, can still be changed. Others, once lost, can only be left as good memories.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Black Forest - 《還我自由》 My Freedom
This is the MV of the song 還我自由 in the movie 六月 and its performed by Blackforest Band (Ernest's band). If you look at the lead singer, that's Ernest!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
原来幸福是这么简单
I jio sis to bring the gals downstairs to play the lantern i bought for them in KL. So mum and sis bought mooncakes, we gather at sis place after dinner today.
We packed the stuff, went to the playground downstairs, play, sit and eat. The gals were running away, playing away, mum and my sis MIL eating and talking away, Dad, me, sis and meng, entertaining the two. I was a overgrown kid, in size and age playing away with the kids at the playground. At a point, i was tired. Took a rest and then a nice picture appeared before me.
Peace and happiness. My whole family + extended family were enjoying the night, at a simple playground, with simple mooncakes, 2 kids and a bright moon.
I never knew happiness could be that simple.
We packed the stuff, went to the playground downstairs, play, sit and eat. The gals were running away, playing away, mum and my sis MIL eating and talking away, Dad, me, sis and meng, entertaining the two. I was a overgrown kid, in size and age playing away with the kids at the playground. At a point, i was tired. Took a rest and then a nice picture appeared before me.
Peace and happiness. My whole family + extended family were enjoying the night, at a simple playground, with simple mooncakes, 2 kids and a bright moon.
I never knew happiness could be that simple.
Friday, September 12, 2008
A surprise
He used to be my subordinate.
He is a low profile man.
He is 41 this year.
He is single.
After his resignation, we organised for a get together and a farewell for him. We urge him to bring his wife, a Filipino of my age. We were curious how his wife looks like. We invited her along.
On the actual day, he turn up. WIth his wife and a kid. This fellow have a 2 year old son! KNS. To think we were soo concerned about him and urging him to have a bb soon as he is not young already. Wah kao. Bernard was shocked. He 'teach' him positions to do to get a boy, we spoke to him about getting a bb soon since government is encouraging....all for a big surprise.
I din understand why he couldnt tell us the truth when we were soo concerned with his offspring. I dont care if they are not married, if the bb is given birth somewhere else or whatever. As long its his kid, he just have to let people know. Its a happy thing. Very happy thing.
He is a low profile man.
He is 41 this year.
He is single.
After his resignation, we organised for a get together and a farewell for him. We urge him to bring his wife, a Filipino of my age. We were curious how his wife looks like. We invited her along.
On the actual day, he turn up. WIth his wife and a kid. This fellow have a 2 year old son! KNS. To think we were soo concerned about him and urging him to have a bb soon as he is not young already. Wah kao. Bernard was shocked. He 'teach' him positions to do to get a boy, we spoke to him about getting a bb soon since government is encouraging....all for a big surprise.
I din understand why he couldnt tell us the truth when we were soo concerned with his offspring. I dont care if they are not married, if the bb is given birth somewhere else or whatever. As long its his kid, he just have to let people know. Its a happy thing. Very happy thing.
A hurtful statement made
We were talking about the HK show on channel u. I proudly proclaimed to her, "See, your 2 gals never give you much problems k. We are good girls."
"yah, but you will get married too. My partner not as good"
"No choice, think of it, if you were not with him, you might not have us. You gain some and lose some..."
She suddenly talk about making a will or do up something. I said, "Leave money for me lor.."
Guess what the reply is.
"Im not leaving u and him money. Your money will be in a trust. I know you will give him money and i've decided i've given him enuff help"
My heart sank. Not on the fact that she is not leaving me money, but she is questioning the fact that im supporting him when he does not bother to look for a job. My god, do i really have a choice. If he doesnt get a job, am i suppose to see him starve, let him nag and stress me emotionally. If it was that easy to get him to go find a job, he would have been working now.
My logic is simple. He doesnt drive, he doesnt get into debt. If he doesnt work and i can afford to give him more, i save unforseen trouble. Though i know im spoiling him, but can i really not give him money? I've known him all my 28years. I know his pattern. I'm just paying silently for a hope that he doesnt get into trouble, and put his knowledge to good and non irritable way.
"yah, but you will get married too. My partner not as good"
"No choice, think of it, if you were not with him, you might not have us. You gain some and lose some..."
She suddenly talk about making a will or do up something. I said, "Leave money for me lor.."
Guess what the reply is.
"Im not leaving u and him money. Your money will be in a trust. I know you will give him money and i've decided i've given him enuff help"
My heart sank. Not on the fact that she is not leaving me money, but she is questioning the fact that im supporting him when he does not bother to look for a job. My god, do i really have a choice. If he doesnt get a job, am i suppose to see him starve, let him nag and stress me emotionally. If it was that easy to get him to go find a job, he would have been working now.
My logic is simple. He doesnt drive, he doesnt get into debt. If he doesnt work and i can afford to give him more, i save unforseen trouble. Though i know im spoiling him, but can i really not give him money? I've known him all my 28years. I know his pattern. I'm just paying silently for a hope that he doesnt get into trouble, and put his knowledge to good and non irritable way.
Will n estate planning
Attended a lunchtime talk on the above and had more understanding on the matter
Things discussed
1. Advantages of a will
2. Who gets the money (if any left) from a death?
3. Estate planning
In summary, it seems that there is a lot to learn about this subject. And it is very important. It speeds up the process for claims compared to not setting up a will.
My suggestion. If you have the time, look into this matter and learn from it. There's a lot of logic in it and you might deny and give yourself numerous excuses. But its always the living ones that will need to settle your stuff. Think for the living and your loved ones...
Things discussed
1. Advantages of a will
2. Who gets the money (if any left) from a death?
3. Estate planning
In summary, it seems that there is a lot to learn about this subject. And it is very important. It speeds up the process for claims compared to not setting up a will.
My suggestion. If you have the time, look into this matter and learn from it. There's a lot of logic in it and you might deny and give yourself numerous excuses. But its always the living ones that will need to settle your stuff. Think for the living and your loved ones...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
An experience
I know im not prepared to meet him.
I know the guilt is still there.
I know deep down that its still painful just that it never really surface.
Yet, i agreed. Deep down, im scared. Not sure what to expect. Too many what if's in my head.
He needed my help to help bring his passport down so he do not need to park his car. He offered a morning lift to work. I do not have reason to reject. I said Yes on a reply message.
I woke up late in the morning. Rush. Late AGAIN. He prolly thinks so but wouldnt say me anymore. We were sort of caught in a little morning jam. He drove. In his new yellow Honda. The familiar feeling of being in a car came rushing back to me. Soo familiar. I did not enjoy the feeling. The guilt sink in. I attempted to behave normally. I was struggling inside. I can do this, i told myself. I did.
When i alighted and went up to collect the passport, my colleague say he sort of expected the person to collect the passport works in this office. Sigh. Went down, pass to him and msn sis. I cried in the office.
I am still when im blogging now. I salute my courage. Way to go! Ganbatte!
I know the guilt is still there.
I know deep down that its still painful just that it never really surface.
Yet, i agreed. Deep down, im scared. Not sure what to expect. Too many what if's in my head.
He needed my help to help bring his passport down so he do not need to park his car. He offered a morning lift to work. I do not have reason to reject. I said Yes on a reply message.
I woke up late in the morning. Rush. Late AGAIN. He prolly thinks so but wouldnt say me anymore. We were sort of caught in a little morning jam. He drove. In his new yellow Honda. The familiar feeling of being in a car came rushing back to me. Soo familiar. I did not enjoy the feeling. The guilt sink in. I attempted to behave normally. I was struggling inside. I can do this, i told myself. I did.
When i alighted and went up to collect the passport, my colleague say he sort of expected the person to collect the passport works in this office. Sigh. Went down, pass to him and msn sis. I cried in the office.
I am still when im blogging now. I salute my courage. Way to go! Ganbatte!
Friday, September 05, 2008
Welcome Tea Videos 08
Here are videos of the 3 performance performed for the new NTU Lindy newbies....
1. West Coast routine - Choreograghed by Jing Yang. Performed by Shermaine, Sharon, Taufan and Jing Yang
2. Bearcut routine - Choreographed by Brian. Performed by Hozzy, Brian, Kalai and Jing Yang
3. Flat Foot Floogie - Not sure who choreo. Should be the Harlem Hot Shots. Performed by Me! Hozzy, Kalai, Fern, Yee Lin
1. West Coast routine - Choreograghed by Jing Yang. Performed by Shermaine, Sharon, Taufan and Jing Yang
2. Bearcut routine - Choreographed by Brian. Performed by Hozzy, Brian, Kalai and Jing Yang
3. Flat Foot Floogie - Not sure who choreo. Should be the Harlem Hot Shots. Performed by Me! Hozzy, Kalai, Fern, Yee Lin
Money not enough 2
Went to see this movie recently and i must admit, that it really points out to some problems encountered by the elderly.
I enjoyed the later part of the movie more, for the fact that it is highlighting a very close to heart topic. "Who should look after the elderly when they age?" This question is not the hardest to answer. It will always be the hardest when an elderly is ill. MEntally or physically. The ending also highlighted a common question. "Who to save, mother or daughter?"
In the movie, the old lady has 3 sons. The eldest being the poorest and most down to earth, was the one looking after the mother before she was ill. The 2nd and third son, have been successful in their careers, with the third living in a bungalow. Being the richer lot, the 2nd and 3rd could provide the cash when needed and so when the mother was diagnosed with diabetes, all sons have a discussion and concluded to have the mother sent to a private hospital for earlier caretaking.
The problem started when all 3 sons run into problems with their career and needed cash to tide them over. Each went to the mother for help and requesting the mother not to breathe a word to the other son.
Being the mother, she felt helpless as she was not able to help much for her son. She then went to 'beg' people for money and when others refused, she would pretend to be pitiful and cry, in view of gaining sympathy. In her attempt to do so, she was caught by the social welfare people and the sons had to bring her home from the police station.
All the sons said was, "ah ma, where can we put our face in future?" My heart breaks upon hearing it. Many a times, we accused others prior asking why. Im guilty of it and believe many others are too. Easy to say, hard to practise.
Then the sons started to think about taking turns to look after the mother who seems to be a little forgetful about things. She could ask the same questions again and again, or being get up at night to look for her lingerie, forgetting that she is actually wearing it.
Other than being forgetful, the old lady had bowel control problems. As time goes, the children were tired and some for convenience sake, left her sleeping in the toilet or near the toilet as she was deemed as an 'ugly' sight with her hanging clothes around the house and deemed not a good sight for visitors.
After much time, all sons decided to send her to a home. The lady could have better care and more company, they claimed. And so, on the occasion when she was sent to the home, she collapsed after suddenly realising she is left at a home and could only see her son running away.
She was then brought in to the private hospital. After days when she was still in a coma, the cost was piling up. Failure from their careers did no help either. The thought of her leaving earlier came to their mind as they could no longer bear the cost. They got a talisman which is supposedly to take their bedded mother's life away after burning it. With much courage, they managed to burn it but stop the burning halfway when the guilt sinks in.
Suddenly the bedded lady got into a critical condition and needed blood transfusion. She, having a rare blood type O-, had the last 2 bags of blood in the hospital.
Suddenly, one of the sons receive news that his daughter was involved in an accident. She needed blood transfusion too. As fate has it, she is of blood type O- as well and was in the same hospital as the old mother. Due to poor health, the son and daughter-in-law could not donate blood and the daughter-in-law rushed to snatch the last 2 bag of blood from the doctor saving the old mother.
In their struggle to decide who to save with the 2 bags of blood, the old lady heard the commotion and in her 'critical condition' manage to pull her oxygen support mask from her mouth and chose to die.
Forget the fact how it could be possible that an old lady can 'kill' herself, or what a coincidence it can be to have 2 cases requiring a rare blood type in a single hospital and decision is to be made on who to save, the movie pointed out questions for us to ponder.
1. Possible old age problems that requires large financial support
2. Who should take care of the elderly? In good health and when sick?
3. Should the richer contributes more?
4. Is old folk's home an alternative?
5. Who to save in emergency? The old elderly or the young sick?
There is definitely no correct answer in the above but points to remember and think about.
I enjoyed the later part of the movie more, for the fact that it is highlighting a very close to heart topic. "Who should look after the elderly when they age?" This question is not the hardest to answer. It will always be the hardest when an elderly is ill. MEntally or physically. The ending also highlighted a common question. "Who to save, mother or daughter?"
In the movie, the old lady has 3 sons. The eldest being the poorest and most down to earth, was the one looking after the mother before she was ill. The 2nd and third son, have been successful in their careers, with the third living in a bungalow. Being the richer lot, the 2nd and 3rd could provide the cash when needed and so when the mother was diagnosed with diabetes, all sons have a discussion and concluded to have the mother sent to a private hospital for earlier caretaking.
The problem started when all 3 sons run into problems with their career and needed cash to tide them over. Each went to the mother for help and requesting the mother not to breathe a word to the other son.
Being the mother, she felt helpless as she was not able to help much for her son. She then went to 'beg' people for money and when others refused, she would pretend to be pitiful and cry, in view of gaining sympathy. In her attempt to do so, she was caught by the social welfare people and the sons had to bring her home from the police station.
All the sons said was, "ah ma, where can we put our face in future?" My heart breaks upon hearing it. Many a times, we accused others prior asking why. Im guilty of it and believe many others are too. Easy to say, hard to practise.
Then the sons started to think about taking turns to look after the mother who seems to be a little forgetful about things. She could ask the same questions again and again, or being get up at night to look for her lingerie, forgetting that she is actually wearing it.
Other than being forgetful, the old lady had bowel control problems. As time goes, the children were tired and some for convenience sake, left her sleeping in the toilet or near the toilet as she was deemed as an 'ugly' sight with her hanging clothes around the house and deemed not a good sight for visitors.
After much time, all sons decided to send her to a home. The lady could have better care and more company, they claimed. And so, on the occasion when she was sent to the home, she collapsed after suddenly realising she is left at a home and could only see her son running away.
She was then brought in to the private hospital. After days when she was still in a coma, the cost was piling up. Failure from their careers did no help either. The thought of her leaving earlier came to their mind as they could no longer bear the cost. They got a talisman which is supposedly to take their bedded mother's life away after burning it. With much courage, they managed to burn it but stop the burning halfway when the guilt sinks in.
Suddenly the bedded lady got into a critical condition and needed blood transfusion. She, having a rare blood type O-, had the last 2 bags of blood in the hospital.
Suddenly, one of the sons receive news that his daughter was involved in an accident. She needed blood transfusion too. As fate has it, she is of blood type O- as well and was in the same hospital as the old mother. Due to poor health, the son and daughter-in-law could not donate blood and the daughter-in-law rushed to snatch the last 2 bag of blood from the doctor saving the old mother.
In their struggle to decide who to save with the 2 bags of blood, the old lady heard the commotion and in her 'critical condition' manage to pull her oxygen support mask from her mouth and chose to die.
Forget the fact how it could be possible that an old lady can 'kill' herself, or what a coincidence it can be to have 2 cases requiring a rare blood type in a single hospital and decision is to be made on who to save, the movie pointed out questions for us to ponder.
1. Possible old age problems that requires large financial support
2. Who should take care of the elderly? In good health and when sick?
3. Should the richer contributes more?
4. Is old folk's home an alternative?
5. Who to save in emergency? The old elderly or the young sick?
There is definitely no correct answer in the above but points to remember and think about.
Miscarriage vs Abortion
The former being natural or spontaneous end of a pregnancy at a stage where the prenate is incapable of surviving. The latter, would mean terminated pregnancy, delibrately induced.
I've heard of cases of the above. In which i felt, adults, and sometimes teens, need to understand the consequences they will need to bear before any action.
A life is always a life. If you think before you do, it helps a lot.
Be it the former or the latter, both are harmful and damaging to a woman, physically and mentally. Think of those people who wants a baby but are unable to conceive. Think of those who lost their baby at 8mths (my colleague encountered it). Think of how scary it is when a simple decision one makes, a life is ended.
A baby is a gift from God. Treasure when you have it.
I've heard of cases of the above. In which i felt, adults, and sometimes teens, need to understand the consequences they will need to bear before any action.
A life is always a life. If you think before you do, it helps a lot.
Be it the former or the latter, both are harmful and damaging to a woman, physically and mentally. Think of those people who wants a baby but are unable to conceive. Think of those who lost their baby at 8mths (my colleague encountered it). Think of how scary it is when a simple decision one makes, a life is ended.
A baby is a gift from God. Treasure when you have it.
My first experience of a funeral and at Mandai Cremetorium
I've sent Uncle Larry and Ah Gong only from the wake as i was asked to stay to look after the kids and Popo on the respective occasion. I could only remembered waiting for the rest of them back after around 2 hours. I've heard them describe how it is at the crematorium, but never experienced it.
This time, sis was asked to stay. We followed the coffin car out as it was playing the song. A song, that i couldnt recognise but will tear upon hearing it. This is the day. The last day that i will see her body.
I teared, rather badly i think, but i was able to control myself. I choose to sit alone in the bus, for some peace. We were on the way to St Joseph Church for the funeral mass.
As we reached, popo's body in the coffin was pushed to the front and later covered with a cloth and bible and the cross.
THough i do not quite understand what was being said by the Father and all, i felt sad. I was quietly thinking about what i last remember of popo and how a life could varnish before my own eyes.
I could remember the times when we were still young and all were still living in the kampung near this church. It is a childhood place, one that is filled with lots of memories.
Yet, today, it is not for a mass that i'm here, nor for a wedding that im here. We are gathered here, in this sacred place to say goodbye.
After the mass, we set off for Mandai Crementorium. THe journey seems long. An everlasting one. Deep down, i sort of hope that it will never lead me to the destination. BUt it never happens. I did not enjoy this bus ride. Totally.
Onece there, we waiting outside the service hall 2. Inside the hall, it was like a down flight of stairs with seats alongside and a resting place in front where the coffin would be placed. We sang hymns, prayed for her and when the time comes to place flowers on the coffin, i fear for the worst. That someone would cry out loud and breakdown. I'm glad the latter did not happen. To pre-ampt such incident, Uncle Jerome had tasked the guys to each take care of an Auntie, just in case. Then we went on to the viewing hall to watch.
I heard that it is automated. I heard we will see how the coffin is 'pushed' automatically to the 'furnace'. Then, i see right before my eyes, how it happen. A door will open to show the 'furnace'. Then popo's coffin is on this automated 'trolley' and the whole process of how the coffin went into a 'furnace' is shown. This 'furnace' is not as i've pictured in the older days where we will see the fire burning. Its just another box which the coffin is pushed in and i presume, the body will then be burnt there.
As i was on the path of discovery, Auntie Lay started crying, loudly. I was affected by her cries and tear continuously. I hate to see this scene. I hate to experience this. Not a moment that i enjoyed but a moment that i see great sadness and family bonding.
I dare to say, I'm glad and proud to be part of this family.
To all my aunties and uncles, stay strong. Popo has gone to look for ah gong and uncle larry, to be with the lord. God bless.
This time, sis was asked to stay. We followed the coffin car out as it was playing the song. A song, that i couldnt recognise but will tear upon hearing it. This is the day. The last day that i will see her body.
I teared, rather badly i think, but i was able to control myself. I choose to sit alone in the bus, for some peace. We were on the way to St Joseph Church for the funeral mass.
As we reached, popo's body in the coffin was pushed to the front and later covered with a cloth and bible and the cross.
THough i do not quite understand what was being said by the Father and all, i felt sad. I was quietly thinking about what i last remember of popo and how a life could varnish before my own eyes.
I could remember the times when we were still young and all were still living in the kampung near this church. It is a childhood place, one that is filled with lots of memories.
Yet, today, it is not for a mass that i'm here, nor for a wedding that im here. We are gathered here, in this sacred place to say goodbye.
After the mass, we set off for Mandai Crementorium. THe journey seems long. An everlasting one. Deep down, i sort of hope that it will never lead me to the destination. BUt it never happens. I did not enjoy this bus ride. Totally.
Onece there, we waiting outside the service hall 2. Inside the hall, it was like a down flight of stairs with seats alongside and a resting place in front where the coffin would be placed. We sang hymns, prayed for her and when the time comes to place flowers on the coffin, i fear for the worst. That someone would cry out loud and breakdown. I'm glad the latter did not happen. To pre-ampt such incident, Uncle Jerome had tasked the guys to each take care of an Auntie, just in case. Then we went on to the viewing hall to watch.
I heard that it is automated. I heard we will see how the coffin is 'pushed' automatically to the 'furnace'. Then, i see right before my eyes, how it happen. A door will open to show the 'furnace'. Then popo's coffin is on this automated 'trolley' and the whole process of how the coffin went into a 'furnace' is shown. This 'furnace' is not as i've pictured in the older days where we will see the fire burning. Its just another box which the coffin is pushed in and i presume, the body will then be burnt there.
As i was on the path of discovery, Auntie Lay started crying, loudly. I was affected by her cries and tear continuously. I hate to see this scene. I hate to experience this. Not a moment that i enjoyed but a moment that i see great sadness and family bonding.
I dare to say, I'm glad and proud to be part of this family.
To all my aunties and uncles, stay strong. Popo has gone to look for ah gong and uncle larry, to be with the lord. God bless.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Grandma's gone
I was at the F & P Nations Cup with MX when i receive an sms from mum, "Popo is at nuh@emergency. They are doing cpr to revive her" I was like, "huh"....i called mum, "what happened?"
After calling sis next, i left immediately to take a cab. Never felt that long for me to ever find a cab. I couldnt hail one off the road, went to the taxi stand instead.
While in the cab, i was like wondering y the driver is taking soo long to reach, y he is taking this route and if grandma leave us, did she like grandpa, chose a sunday? There were too many questions in my head, and i needed answers.
Just when the cab turn into the hospital, sis sms, "popo passed away". My gosh. I alighted, run to the emergency and open the door to the counselling room. Mum and a few others were inside crying. Godma was with grandma when grandma passed out. They had wanted to bring her for a foot reflexology to enjoy after her discharged from the hospital. Uncle Jerome was with them. On numerous occasions, grandma was tired and they took a rest. But she passed out before reaching the reflexology and after sometime, her limps were cold. Uncle Jerome was at somewhere buying a wheelchair for grandma and had to help call the ambulance. It took sometime for the ambulance to come but once arrived, they performed cpr all the way to the hospital. Grandma did not survive and passed away...
She is 83. After 3months and 13 days after grandpa died, she left us. Within a year, we encountered 3 deaths. Uncle Larry, grandpa and grandma. The aunties cried badly when we were allowed to see grandma's body. I remembered the last i saw her, was at the hospital when she was warded for further observations and test after her fall. She seemed blur then, prolly shocked from her fall. She seems alright then. Never expect her to go...
Life seems soo fragile. The minute you see her/him, the next minute, that same person might be gone. Although i know its hard to do and at times, its not within your own control, but we should try to do something for our love ones. Rong Biao mentioned that kinship is the most important and priceless relationship. I agreed. But added a statement that it is also the most neglected. Man then to take things for granted. I acknowledge that and is one party that is practising that. Takes time to change.....
Anyway, we had to go home and start preparing for all required. The death was due to a heart failure after the post mortem diagonosis the following day. Mum went to stay over at Auntie beth's place and the house was left for me and dad.
Everyday was work, hospital, work hospital. I was the one to break the news to Aunt Margaret who has gone back to BVI. I called in her wee hours and told her, "ah yee, popo passed away already. we are at the hospital now and i will call again to update later. and we ended the conversation." I couldnt hold back my tears as they drop down my eyes.
I also had to break the news to auntie angela who is popo's fren organising a trip to Rome. It was a trip specially organised for popo by her frens due to her enthusiasm and her being well like. She tot i was joking, i hope too, but no. Then Ryan and I spend sometime waiting for others to come and visit grandma before she is sent to the mortuary. Lots of tissues were used, discussion on the signs popo show before she passed away, and even self blame. Godma blamed herself for bring popo to a walk but we consoled her that it isnt the case. No one would have expected that to happen.
As the preparation for the wake and funeral begins, through past experience, i decided to not get myself soo involved in the preps. However, still got a 'scolding' from jean after i ask, "the money seems quite significant and we want to bring the money up." The reply came with a irritated look, "then just bring it up lah." Come on, i needed to know where to place the cash ah! What wrong have i done! Was pissed about that comment that i declared, im never gonna ask the ling sisters for anything again in such occasion. Come on, who is not upset? Did i ask something that DESERVE such treatment? I know you are upset, tired but i needed to work too lor! I hated it whenever the seniors think they will be more upset and can be irritated. Pls lah. There's never a real gauge of who is more upset. Its just how a person deals with it. Seriously, Im glad both my grandparents did not have to suffer much before they leave. And yes, we need to be more rationale when handling the wake preps, not let emotions rule. Things needed to be done and a clear mind helps.
Then when i was at the office, i must say that my new boss is very nice. When i told him of the news as i needed to take leave on thursday for the funeral, he goes "we are rather flexible here, do take leave if you need to." Sounded soo angelic. And he was the only one who wants to send a wreath on his own, initiated to find out more on whether i could take compassionate leave and ask if others wants to go to the wake together. In the end, he was the only one who makes an effort to come. Im not saying that people who doesn't appear is not good, but just saying that people who makes an effort to come are really nice. I've learnt over the years that no matter what, its always nice to let people noe that you care. Its really heartwarming.
And i wanted to add on that my boss even ask me to take friday off cos i will most probably be tired and needed rest. My gosh, he's soo sweet. Dun be mistaken cos my new boss is old enuff to be my dad i think. At that point of time, i just felt nice.
When mp was asked if she wana go down to the wake together, the only question she ask me is, "where is the wake?" and her reaction was "soo far...err dun think i'll go" when she hear me say CCK is the location of the wake. MP is my ex-boss-boss. See the difference? I know im in good hands from now on.
Anyway, tomorrow is the last day to see popo. I'll always remember her with her self wrapped cigarette, her birds, her smile, the look when i irritate her on purpose and many more......I'll missed you deeply....Please take good care when you are in heaven with grandpa.
Lots of love....
After calling sis next, i left immediately to take a cab. Never felt that long for me to ever find a cab. I couldnt hail one off the road, went to the taxi stand instead.
While in the cab, i was like wondering y the driver is taking soo long to reach, y he is taking this route and if grandma leave us, did she like grandpa, chose a sunday? There were too many questions in my head, and i needed answers.
Just when the cab turn into the hospital, sis sms, "popo passed away". My gosh. I alighted, run to the emergency and open the door to the counselling room. Mum and a few others were inside crying. Godma was with grandma when grandma passed out. They had wanted to bring her for a foot reflexology to enjoy after her discharged from the hospital. Uncle Jerome was with them. On numerous occasions, grandma was tired and they took a rest. But she passed out before reaching the reflexology and after sometime, her limps were cold. Uncle Jerome was at somewhere buying a wheelchair for grandma and had to help call the ambulance. It took sometime for the ambulance to come but once arrived, they performed cpr all the way to the hospital. Grandma did not survive and passed away...
She is 83. After 3months and 13 days after grandpa died, she left us. Within a year, we encountered 3 deaths. Uncle Larry, grandpa and grandma. The aunties cried badly when we were allowed to see grandma's body. I remembered the last i saw her, was at the hospital when she was warded for further observations and test after her fall. She seemed blur then, prolly shocked from her fall. She seems alright then. Never expect her to go...
Life seems soo fragile. The minute you see her/him, the next minute, that same person might be gone. Although i know its hard to do and at times, its not within your own control, but we should try to do something for our love ones. Rong Biao mentioned that kinship is the most important and priceless relationship. I agreed. But added a statement that it is also the most neglected. Man then to take things for granted. I acknowledge that and is one party that is practising that. Takes time to change.....
Anyway, we had to go home and start preparing for all required. The death was due to a heart failure after the post mortem diagonosis the following day. Mum went to stay over at Auntie beth's place and the house was left for me and dad.
Everyday was work, hospital, work hospital. I was the one to break the news to Aunt Margaret who has gone back to BVI. I called in her wee hours and told her, "ah yee, popo passed away already. we are at the hospital now and i will call again to update later. and we ended the conversation." I couldnt hold back my tears as they drop down my eyes.
I also had to break the news to auntie angela who is popo's fren organising a trip to Rome. It was a trip specially organised for popo by her frens due to her enthusiasm and her being well like. She tot i was joking, i hope too, but no. Then Ryan and I spend sometime waiting for others to come and visit grandma before she is sent to the mortuary. Lots of tissues were used, discussion on the signs popo show before she passed away, and even self blame. Godma blamed herself for bring popo to a walk but we consoled her that it isnt the case. No one would have expected that to happen.
As the preparation for the wake and funeral begins, through past experience, i decided to not get myself soo involved in the preps. However, still got a 'scolding' from jean after i ask, "the money seems quite significant and we want to bring the money up." The reply came with a irritated look, "then just bring it up lah." Come on, i needed to know where to place the cash ah! What wrong have i done! Was pissed about that comment that i declared, im never gonna ask the ling sisters for anything again in such occasion. Come on, who is not upset? Did i ask something that DESERVE such treatment? I know you are upset, tired but i needed to work too lor! I hated it whenever the seniors think they will be more upset and can be irritated. Pls lah. There's never a real gauge of who is more upset. Its just how a person deals with it. Seriously, Im glad both my grandparents did not have to suffer much before they leave. And yes, we need to be more rationale when handling the wake preps, not let emotions rule. Things needed to be done and a clear mind helps.
Then when i was at the office, i must say that my new boss is very nice. When i told him of the news as i needed to take leave on thursday for the funeral, he goes "we are rather flexible here, do take leave if you need to." Sounded soo angelic. And he was the only one who wants to send a wreath on his own, initiated to find out more on whether i could take compassionate leave and ask if others wants to go to the wake together. In the end, he was the only one who makes an effort to come. Im not saying that people who doesn't appear is not good, but just saying that people who makes an effort to come are really nice. I've learnt over the years that no matter what, its always nice to let people noe that you care. Its really heartwarming.
And i wanted to add on that my boss even ask me to take friday off cos i will most probably be tired and needed rest. My gosh, he's soo sweet. Dun be mistaken cos my new boss is old enuff to be my dad i think. At that point of time, i just felt nice.
When mp was asked if she wana go down to the wake together, the only question she ask me is, "where is the wake?" and her reaction was "soo far...err dun think i'll go" when she hear me say CCK is the location of the wake. MP is my ex-boss-boss. See the difference? I know im in good hands from now on.
Anyway, tomorrow is the last day to see popo. I'll always remember her with her self wrapped cigarette, her birds, her smile, the look when i irritate her on purpose and many more......I'll missed you deeply....Please take good care when you are in heaven with grandpa.
Lots of love....
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