Hui Jing is 21!

2009-04-10T22:28:00.002+08:00

I was never that much of an LV fan.
Perhaps more Gucci/Prada than LV.
The people who were really in love with LV were shaggyfish and manman.

That is until i saw this in a fashion blog i read.
I always prefer this damier series more than any of the collections.
Even the trademade collection is not really my cup of tea.

Got my damier koala wallet abt 2yearsback.
Never really used it cos i was so scared i might lose it. HAHA.
(i got my Prada wallet stolen, heart pain pls).

But now the damier neverfull bag is gonna be out!
So chio!
I havent step in to the boutique since like last x'mas so i am not sure if it retails in SG.
But the last i heard it's only available in Hawaii and Japan.
And it'll be released worldwide soon.

Since 2 of my good friends are returning from Europe, was thinking of asking them to get for me.
But Justin gave me a long hard lecture of how i should pay so much for a bag.
And made me feel so so so guilty to spend that much money on a bag where people are jobless.
And how 1 more bag wouldnt make a difference to me, and if i were to donate the money, how much it would mean to them...

Grrrr... I hate feeling guilty.
Plus i am saving up for my trip to US too.
How how how.
:(

Anyway, just edit to add.
A nice friend helped me call NAC's boutique and apparently there's a waiting list for this! :)
So how?! Should i get my friends to get from me in Paris/Europe?!?!
Renee is heading to Paris/Portugal in June.
Hany is returning from London in May.
Justin is flying back in May too.

HOW!!!
Should i buy!!!

2009-04-07T22:27:00.003+08:00

The blog is dead.

But Hui Jing is very much well and alive.

Hehe.

Anyway, school is coming to a close.

Perhaps in another 3 more weeks or so.

And i know this sem i wouldnt do well.

Havent done my readings or my research.

And i just got back my assignments for this non-examinable module.

I didnt do well.

Well.

I wont have any expectations anymore.

I rather be surprised than be disappointed.

So what if i dont do well?

My life isnt all about grades and whatsnot.

I dont need a cert to validate who I am.

I will just take things as it goes.

SMILE EVERYONE!

There's more to life! :)

2009-03-01T00:50:00.002+08:00

I know i havent been blogging here.

Frankly speaking, i am too lazy to update and am so swamped with work.

Never needed an audience to begin with.

Not that i had much anyway. Haha.

But might drop in by once in a while.

Decided to post this here because i have something to share.

I am fiercely protective of my privacy.

Unless i actually met you and am close to you, forget about adding me on facebook.

If u can see from the picture, it's already "59 friends pending request".

I really cant be bothered to add you into my network or even click 'reject/ignore'.

So please save yourself and me the trouble.

And dont even bother adding me in the first place.

I will never accept.

I am not obligated to add and dun use the 'eh, why you never add me, i-not-yout-friend' tactic.

Sigh, i need help.

While my bro was using the laptop, he accidently 'lifted' up the 'z' button.

The plastic thing is lifted off.

What can i do now?

Lucky it's the 'z' button and not something like 'a'. HAHA.

Alright, the next few weeks will be the most hectic of all.

2009-02-05T22:42:00.003+08:00

And so i got back my sewing assignment.
I was very proud of it cos it was my hard work.
I planned, i did my paper pattern, i did my prototype.

But I got a C+ for it though.
My very first C+ in NIE.
Should i be happy, should i be sad?
To say i am not sad is to lie.
But thankfully i didnt expect much in the first place, so i wasnt that diappointed to be honest.

But i am contented! :)
I will just try harder next time i suppose.
:)

Anyway, on a very random note.
I hate how emo and sentimental i can get sometimes. Haha.
Just came home and read the emails from my class girls, and it's enough to make me teary. Cos it struck a cord. Haha.

From dearest Gajae,

Darlings... I was in the middle of the worst day and filled with all the
shit I have to do and i saw this e mail..that brought a big smile on my
face.. dear sisters.. all of u were part of the happiest days of my life.. we
had sooo much of fun.. there was never a day in school we left without laughing
our asses out.. the bond we shared is just unexplainable.. is was soo perfect..
no race , no colour , no lauguage was in the way... we are and always will be
sisters forever.. from the day i started teaching, there has never been a day in
my kitchen lab during practical sessions with my students , i never fail to
remenber the fun practical sessions we all had in Nie.. where we shared our food
and remenber we even had a buffet session on our last day.. sisters even we
all are soo busy and drowned with work.. we know we all love each other alot and
we will always be here for each other..I can't wait to meet all of u in
sentosa.. I pray that jenny does not force me to finish up her potato salad
again and raji and sj will join for our annual sea volley ball.. that will be
guided by our last year champions... man man, mama and ja pop jenny.. Love
you all sisters ..Thanks for coming into my life!

A bit drama la the email.
But really.
They bring nothing but joy into my life! :)
Couldnt be any more thankful for them coming into my life and their never-ending support, love and friendship.

I appreciate it so so much!
And now that i am all alone in NIE, I just miss them even more than ever.

Yes she was right.
Practical sessions used to be very fun for us.
I wasnt the best, but at least i was capable of preparing decent stuff.

But now, practical sessions are opposite.
It brings me nothing but stress. And fear.
Each time i see the dreaded name in my email, i just feel like deleting it.
From loving to cook to now even hating it so much.
That's what i have become.

But well, it's okay.
You see, at the end of the day, your happiness lies in your own hand.

People can say anything they want, because it's their mouth.
But you can choose to feel how you want to feel about what was said, because it's your heart.

I've learnt to turn a blind eye and a deaf eye.
I couldnt care less anymore.
I learnt it the hard way, but at least i did.
Right now, i just cant wait to get out of ~~the shithole~~ school.

I wont be updating this space any time soon.
All the best to everyone!

Ciao!
:)

2009-01-30T17:54:00.000+08:00

Feeling so ARGH ARGH ARGH today!
I cant strangle her.

2009-01-27T23:03:00.002+08:00

Happy New Year! :)

Because sem 2 is always worst than sem 1, no time at all to blog here.

So watch these very funny videos instead! :)

As much as i love kids, I hate noisy kids. Actually, i just hate noise.
And I believe that kids should be seen and not heard!
So with this in mind, i present you this funny video! Haha.

And another one which really really cranks me up too. Haha.

And this stupid joke is annoying the shit out of me...
No thanks to the movie (Love Matters) i caught with my brother.
And they just love simply to irritate me.

Henry Thia aaking a sentence using colours.

*green green*

"Yellow, blue is this? White do you want? You don't purple-ly call me. I don't call you black then you know."

Translation:

*ring ring* (phone ringing)

"Hello, who is this? What do you want? You don't purposely call me. I don't call you back then you know."

My younger brother flew back from NZ for 2 days only to fly back again today's afternoon. Talk about being a jet setter! Hahaha.

Off to do work!
Happy CNY everyone!

2009-01-20T00:37:00.000+08:00

Okay, i have a huge problem with my printer.
Each time i send a print job to it, it keeps telling me 'spooling'.
Wth is that?!

Can someone please enlighten me?
I am really IT cavewoman.
So any help is grealty appreciated
Also, i read online.
Apparently, i am not the only one with this probem.
Seems like it's common for HP printers to have it!
So freaking pissed cos i just got it recently!
Should have brought the Brother or Epson instead of HP.

Grrrr...

2009-01-19T00:36:00.005+08:00

Wasted my whole day in bed.
Why is cold medicine so drowsy?
Can someone please tell me? Esp those who take bio/med friends. Haha.

My sickness is very predictable.
It often starts with headache -> fever -> flu -> sore throat -> cough.

So usually when i have a headache, i am careful to take care and not let it progress. But then this time round, all three came together. In order to not get sore throat, i am drinking so much water that i pee almost every 30mins. Haha. Anything to get well soon! Besides, i have alot of work to be done.

So finally, crawl out of bed to have dinner.
And check my mail.
My brain cant function to do work.
So just did some readings for next week lessons.

Saw this in my email.
And I just just have to post this. HAHA

I dunno why, i cant seem to paste the embed code here, but trust me.
You have to watch this.
After watching more than 10 times, it still never fails to put a smile on my face.
So funny!

WATCH ME!

Thanks for the link!

*** ***

On another note, i found a new website (surfthechannel) for all my favourite series!
If i live in America, i will prob just sit in front of the tv and rot my life away.
So many nice things to watch. Haha.

As most of my friends would already know, i am hooked onto Gossip Girls currently. Well, it's not just me. But like my students too. Haha. Feels abit weird for them to watching such shows.

Credits

Ahhhh. My favourite couple! I want them to be together!!!
Okay, i need to go off to

you know you love me
xoxo
jing

2009-01-17T23:14:00.000+08:00

20 random thoughts
- List any 20 random thoughts/facts/happenings about yourself.
- Next, tag another 20 people.

I was tagged by Stefanie. Like abt 2 weeks ago? Haha.

1) I am having a headache and flu now. What a way to waste my weekend. :(

2) I need to go to arab street/chinatown to buy cloth. But i think the former pls, dun think i can survive the CNY crowd.

3) I really hate sewing. And i cant sew for nuts.

4) My nose is running like a tap. I look very silly stuffing two tissue in my nose. But it's absolutely necessary.

5) I miss my brother! He will be back in another week for 2 days before flying off again.

6) Where can i buy those type of laptop vancum cleaner?

7) My mum is gonna kill me. I havent started on my spring cleaning yet.

8) Wanted to leave the carnival at 6pm. But surprisingly, the entertainment was really good!!! Plus the games were really really fun. Who would have thought that Hui Jing would love the bouncing castles. Haha. Played $100 worth of games with Sunitha, July and Jerome. Left school only at 9pm. HAHA.

9) Went for meowmeow's bday party after that. Finally get to see my friends! :)

10) Had a great time playing taboo. So so soooo funny. Cant wait to play with AST!

11) My laptop is so annoying. What's wrong with it? It's keeps saying 'ReadyBooster is not working". I check on the net, it's something related to vista programme. Seriously, vista is very very problematic!!!

12) Hehe. My stuff has arrived from US!!! :)

13) I need to start exercising again.

14) Had lunch on sat with TL, Patty, Christina at Suki Sushi. I love jap food, i love salmon sashimi! I miss Sun with Moon. I miss my tofu cheese cake! I miss shingo, my food buddy. I always feel so guilty not catching up with him. He's one of the people i had most fond memories with in TP. Hope you're doing well whereever you are Shingo!

15) I want to watch Changeling!!! Firstly, there's Angelina Jolie. Next, it's based on a true story. Third, there's 1920s fashion in it. After doing my research on it, i cant wait to see 'real clothes' in action.

16) My lips are getting very very dry ever since going back to NIE. I hate the air there! And my lip balm is gone. I have no time to buy. Sigh, i am depressed.

17) My head really feel like bursting! Feel like chopping off my nose and head now! argh argh argh. And i still have alot of work to do for next week, cant afford to fall sick!

18) JW was telling me how the session at dbl o again. They asked me but i couldnt make it. Besides, i really dun like dbl o. Apparently, there was a merlion showdown. I am sorry to say, i am not amused at all. Some people think it's damn cool to drink until they get dead drunk and puke all over the place. But what's so cool about that? It's really beyond me. To me, it's just plain disgusting. And smelly. I know i am always such a spoiler la. But really, drinking as if there's no tomorrow is not my thing. Yes i drink, but i know my limits.

19) I still have alot of work to do. :(

20) I lost my thumbdrive. IB device. Or rather, i have no idea where is it in my room. My hard disk is with Nadia. So in the meantime, google document is my best friend!

Tag 20 people: Hmmm. Up to u ba. I cant think of 20 people now. My head is bursting!!!

2009-01-11T01:05:00.005+08:00

I have this amazing new Geog lecturer, and i love her to bits.
For the first 10 weeks of first sem, i didnt understand ANYTHING that was taught.
Until she came in and took over our tutorial sessions, and for once, i actually begin to like Geog!

And now that Noella and I knows that she will be taking our lecture time slots,
we are so so delighted!

So anyway, i was just printing the notes for next monday's lesson.
And going throught the PPT to see if it's worth printing in colours...
And i saw this.

And i couldnt help but laugh.

Go on, take a look!

HAHAHAHAHA.

Taiwan = Chou Doufu (smelly beancurd)

Japan = Ultraman (HAHAHAHA. *faints*)

Russia = Mafia (!!!)

Malaysia = DVDs

UK - Ang Mor

I am already looking forward to the lecture already!

Haha.

*** ***

School is about to kick in.

It's only the 2nd week of school next week but assignments are already due.

I think the one i am most afraid of is my sewing module.

I was so happy i got a C for my sewing back in TP but now looks like i am in ~~deep shit~~ huge trouble.

1 presentation

4 written assignments

3 bags to be sewn

5 dresses to be made

1 final exam

Gosh, it's really very heavy!

Plus not forgetting, i have another 2 modules that are not exams-based.

So this sem, alot more coursework to do as well.

Sigh sigh sigh.

Anyway, think happy thoughts!

At least i get to STRETCH MY LIMITS!

haha.

A quick 5 points entry

1) SAF sent a CNY hamper to my place to thank my parents for allowing my brother to train in NZ. As if he has a choice...

2) Went to this restaurant at Holland V with Noella to try Lebanese food as research for my upcoming practical. The both of us havent tried Lebanese food before so we decided! After all, if i am going to prepare, i need to know how it tastes like what. Nice ambience and great time chilling out. So okay, lebanese food is so not my thing. I think i only ate 40% of the food we ordered. HAHA.

3) My cousin is flying off to San Francisco this Friday! So this weekend is the last weekend in SG. And i totally forget that Friday is also Meowmeow's bday. Okay, we will see how.

4) Went to TP Alumni Night at Fort Canning yesterday. The same place my classmate held her wedding reception 2 weeks earlier. Saw loads of old friends and familar faces. Saw some of my advisors and lectuers (Mdm Lau!) too. I miss TP!

5) Went back to TP to use the library. The library is a great resource place. 11 stories of books. I can live there man. Haha. So it was open house today, i really miss campus life. I miss the days where we did silly things like Billy Blanja and those nonsense cheers. And having so much fun in a group. When i went back today, i felt so old. These kids are at like 17 years old? A good 4 years younger than me! Haha.

Miss Chin got me a gift, from Catherine Lim, one of the authors i used to read, before getting started on those bimbo-chick-lit. A Leap of Love. Caught the movie when it was released last year, with Li Lin as the leading actress. Very romantic show. And i didnt know the movie was based on a book! Haha. So yes, now i cant wait to read the book, because i always believe that movie adaptations from books are never as good as the original. So thank you very much Miss Chin! Didnt expect it once again! Thank you very much!! =)

So alright, next week is another busy week ahead!

Wish me lucks in my sewing!

2009-01-07T22:36:00.002+08:00

So sad.
My brother is flying off back to NZ tmr.
:(

Cant go to airport tmr cos i have ~~sewing~~ textiles lesson.

Oh yes, did i mention how yummy NZ chocolates are?!?!
Packaging also so nice!
He got me like 5 different bars.
*licks lips*

YUMMY!!!
I love chocolate! :)

2009-01-06T02:32:00.002+08:00

My first day in school went okay.

Last lesson at 5.30pm.
Reached home at 7.30pm - Rush hour traffic sucks.

Bathe, settle down.
Little Nyonya till 10pm.
SO SAD!!!

Had dinner till 10.30pm.
Checked mails and settle club stuff.

Watch BFGW till 1am.
Doing my readings for tomorrow.
Still got another set to finish.
:(

Hello school.
Bye bye sleep.

2009-01-03T02:42:00.003+08:00

Was just telling Miss Chin today how annoying Facebook can be when you get those emails alert...

I was so tired, so i came home, already watched The Little Nyonya on mobtv. So went to sleep at like 8pm. Woke up at like 2am. Checked email.

AND GUESS WHO I NEARLY KILLED.

Thank god it's in my junk mail!!!

2 FULL WHOLE PAGES OF FACEBOOK ALERTS!!!

My god, now i need to 'ban' him too.

There's still some on the 3rd page but i am too lazy to print screen already.

My goodness.

2008-12-31T05:45:00.000+08:00

Flashback 2008

Not according to rank!

1) Runs

I dun do resolutions anymore cos i never ever stick to them.

But every then and now, i like to do things that challenge myself.
This year, i told myself, i should do something different.

So my challenge to myself is to take part in runs!
In fact it was something i wanted to do before my 21st bday.

Now, to some people it might be nothing.
But to me, someone who hates running to the core, it meant a hell lot.
This coming from someone who hated 2.4 and would do anything to skip it.

I never thought i could do it, but i did.

And i have to thank my friends, Mat and Fang-jie for their inspiration!
Haha.
And when i told my sisters, they were ever so supportive.

And so were my practicum mates. :)

So my first run of the year was, the Shape Run.
It was on 20/7/08, a week before my birthday.
My gift to myself.

My bib for the Shape Run 08.

I loved it. I love the whole atmosphere and everything.
In fact, i clocked my best timing out of all the trainings and all.

So when i went home, i decided to sign up for the Great Eastern Run.

My 2nd run of the year

But along the way, my classgirls and i decided to sign up for the KPE run.
But end up only SJ and me went.
Along with her mum.

It was a great experience running in the tunnel.
Haha.

3rd: The GE run.

Frankly speaking, i didnt train for it.
Cos it was on the 26/10.
By then school was already so busy.

This time around, i had more company.
Ran with Noella, SJ, Manman (gana forced), fang jie.

I am proud of myself for having take the first step to do mini-runs like this.
I know there is no way i can ever be like those amazing runners who do 21/42/84km.
But i am happy with what i have achieved.

Surprisingly, running helps to take your mind off stuff and put things in perspective.

2) Graduation

(A horrible photo cos i was crying like mad before that)

The other big happening this year was my graduation from National Insitute of Education.
I have been waiting for this day in such a long long time.
I couldnt wait to get out of NIE.

I have so much plans on what i am going to do with my life after NIE.
To study overseas, to work hard.
To save money. To travel.

Little did i know, i would be back here again.

The graduation was bittersweet.

That was also the day i received news from DM that i would be the only student.
And then i recalled the wonderful days with my dearest classmates...
And not having them by my side to help me through...
I cried and cried.

I suppose it's not a secret that i love my class girls very much.
They hold a very special place in my heart

We were there for each other through the ups and down.
When someone broke up, we mourn together.
We curse and swear at the guy.
When someone got married, we're so happy.
We partied, we celebrated.

YAYs to sisterhood! :)

We formed a very closed sisterhood.
Esp more so when we were in NIE and had to put up with alot of shit.

And finally, we graduated.

After 4 whole years of being together.
All the laughing, screaming, shrieking, crying, hugging.
We're moving on.

One thing i will always remember is how we helped and supported each other throughout our practicum with the constant emails. I dare say that all of us cant wait to rush back to our desk and check our emails after every lesson. Up till now, i still have those emails and everytime i am sad, i just open the folder and read the emails. We all look so silly grinning like goondus at our computer screens. Haha.

I miss all of you so so much.

3) Crossover

The crossover was awful.

I didnt have any friends at all other than for Sindhu and Shalini.Back then when i was in NIE doing my diploma, i couldnt be bothered to make friends at all. After all, i had my class girls. My classmates from my other modules were just solely based on work.

The first month back in school was really an absolute horror. The are days where i didnt speak the whole day at all. I dont even bother going to the canteen and have my lunch cos i didnt want to lunch alone. During breaks, i had nowhere to go. I didnt want to walk all the way to the other end to the library. Although i had Sindhu and Shalu, our timetables also clashed.

And i was doing Geog.

Something i havent touched in many many years.
I couldnt even remember any of the stuff i did in sec sch.
Haha.

Going for lectures were absolute tortures cos i couldnt understand anything the lecturer was saying. I kid you not. I was so ashamed of myself. I can leavve a lecture hall not knowning ANYTHING . Ya, it was really that bad.

And it didnt help that 80% of the people there had A levels background knowledge. So the lecturers were just revising with them.

I hated school so much.
There was nothing to look forward in school at all.

There was once where even sleeping made me so frightened.
I was afraid that sleeping would take time off my revision, time off to do my work.
Even when i close my eye, i still kept thinking about work.
And i have to thank Yasmeen dear for always chasing me off to bed!
Haha.

And the people at NIE, there arent easy to deal with at all.
They have such high standards that i could barely reach at all.
And with my fellow soldiers gone, i couldnt be the least bit to fight cos i know it's a losing battle.

The first month was terribly the worst.
But then slowly, things start to pick up.
I made friends with Dear Noella. :)

She's a fellow crossover from Music.
a fellow classmate in geog class.

She has been an absolute darling!
It's such a pity that our paths didnt cross earlier.
HAha. She happens to know my friends but not me!
:(

And she never fails to encourage me all the way.
Thank you so much woman! :)

And then we made another friend too, Brian.
He's a fellow crossover from Art side.
He's like nearly 20 years our senior. Haha.
Sometimes i wonder if he thinks that we're too childish.
But he's young at heart too, so that's fine.

You must be thinking what abt the rest of my coursemates...
Well...
The crossovers becames friends because it was very difficult to break into the cliques.
These people had their orientation and thus were quite bonded already.
So the crossover kids hung out together. :)

During this period, i must also thank someone who really me through the sucky times too.

My close friends would have read it before...
But I think this is the first time she's reading this (if she is reading) cos all this were written in abrokenwing.

Thank you very very very much Miss Chin.
:)

You have no idea how much your presence and support means to me.
You were the first friend (though you're my lecturer) i ever had back at NIE!

You were so unlike the rest and i couldnt have asked for anyone better.
Thank you for all the sacrifices you had/have to do for me.

Thank you for your friendship.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you for your company.

Thank you for being YOU!
Thank you for everything.

I am really bad at writing such stuff.
But i want you to know that you're truly an amazing person!
:)

Be strong!!!
Be positive!!!
Be Happy!!!
SMILE!!! :)

I quote from my private entry, 21/9/08

Being that awesome lecturer that Miss Chin is, she gave me this handmade cake
today.
(I scanned it in cos i couldnt i didnt had my camera with
me.)

Though she's an expert and have prob done much nicer cards, but this is
beautiful!
Cos it's for me! Haha.
So touched to the
max.
And the week before she was really so so sick.
She even took 2
days MC please!!
Yet, she took the effort to make me a card.
Am quite surprised when she gave me a card filled with inspiring
words.

Usually she only do such stuff for her beloved son (Sean!) and friends
whom she has known for years. She doesnt even make for the other lecturers
or even her husband.

And yet, she gave me one.
=DDD

(At that point, i was ultmost depressed. That was when i contemplated
giving up on geog and even arrange to speak to prof Low Ee Ling about dropping
out of school. That card meant alot to me. It came at the perfect time.)

4) The year of the 21st

All the way from 5th Jan to 21st Dec...
From wearing my old AI uniform to a punjabi suit.
It was a year full of happy celebrations.
The year of the 21st.

And that's basically like 90% of my friends.
:)

Almost every other weekend there's a party!!
Haha.

But coming together, making merry and fun always makes me happy!

5) My Friends

Where do i start with all of you.
:)

I am really quite thankful that after all these years, we are still friends.
Sometimes i think i am the most boring person on earth!
Why would anyone want to befriend me?!
Haha.

Seriously lor... Haha.

This year really stood out because i saw my friends selflessly helping me through esp through some very difficult moments in my life.

How can i ever ever ever thank you enough?
Friends make me happy!
I love all of you very much.
Thank you so much for being there for me!
Thank you very very much!

Amanda: 2 years and growing!
It's not the quantity, it's the quality!!!
Woman, thank you so so so much.
I know sometimes i am a bitch (you're one too), but thank you for putting up with my wailing, my nonsense and being a listening ear! And everything else la!

And for goodness sake, stop using me as your punching bag!
(she has officially punched my nose FIVE times. sigh. poor me.)

AST sisters: 4 years and growing...

BB gang: 7/8 years and counting! :)

Charlize: 4 years and counting... Amazing how we became friends really. :)

PACE: Gosh, actually i have known that for 4 years, but the last 2 years only then we were much closer...

Justin: WOW! Only 1.5 years? But still, our bro! Happy new year dude!

Rifle gang: 8 years and counting...

Yasmeen: 4 years and counting...

Samantha: 2 years! And she's moving on to somewhere near my place soon! My kitchen kaki! :)
I wish i can meet you more often!

Nadia: Auntie!!! Amazing how we became friends too. HAHA. One of the most special people to me! i have known you for 4 years too! Gosh, we're old!

And not forgetting the powerpuff family and my ASc side.
I cant get the photos from Facebook cos the site is having some stupid problem!
:(
But you know who you are.
:)

I have awesome friends who really brightens up my day and make me so so happy.
I feel so so blessed.
And all my friends, i have known them for years.

Frankly speaking, i am not so much into making friends these days.
The whole small talk thing feels so fake to me.
Contrary to much belief, i am really quite shy! Haha.
So at times, i cant even be bothered at all.
And then people go round saying i am snob, arrogant blah blah blah.

You think i care?

6) The year of break ups

This was a tragic year relationship wise for my friends and me.
I wont say tragic la...
Cos it's for the better actually...
Haha.

Shalini, Yasmeen, Sindhu, Grace, Amanda...

After almost 2 years, Darren and I broke up in May.
1 week before i started work at ZSS.
As if i needed the emotional turmoil...

Haha.

Us in happier times...

These are prob the last 2 photos i have of us.

Apparently, i heard that he told people that i was the one who broke up with him.
And these people said that i am HEARTLESS.

Come everyone, laugh with me.
HAHAHAHAHAHA.

Just for the record and to set it straight, he was the one who broke up with me.
Why we broke up...
I guess those close to me would have known what happen.
Should i type the reason here?

Well, in short.
I am better off without him.

And i am sure my friends would definately agree with me too. :)
Thank you so much my dearest friends for being so sweet and nice!
From the smses to talking to me, making sure i am fine,
you guys are the sweetest and bestest friends i can ever have!
Esp my class girls cursing and swearing at him when we were having our enrichment workshops. Haha.
I am quite proud to say that i got over him in 2 weeks.
Thanks to Mr Kenneth Goh!
Some motivational speaker hired by NIE to give us a pep talk before teaching.
Haha.

So Yasmeen stop thinking abt him already!!!

So yes, i am single and ready to mingle!
Singlehood is really enjoyable. But there are also times where you wish you have a certain someone also...
Haha.
Life is such a contradiction.

But with school being so busy, where got time for r/s!
Right Noella?
Haha.

7) Practicum

I did my practicum at OPSS earlier this year.
I took a total of 6 Sec 1 classes, 1 Sec 3 class.

There was only one other F&N teacher at OPSS.
And that was my CT, or supervisor, Mdm Pan.

Of all the schools i have been, not alot really.
This is the school i like best.
:)

Here are some snap shots of my kitchen.

Paul says i should catch that student (juline) for her hair... HAHAHA.

I was telling Hakim, i am shorter than 70% of my students please.
Haha.
And yes, i tie up my hair and wore (very) conservative clothes everyday cos i was so scared i get in trouble. No need to bring unnecessary trouble to myself!

I made awesome friends with my fellow practicum friends and colleagues.

It was great being in the same school with this bunch of lovely people.
Miss Koh (Ee Hway)and Miss Ong (Pei Lian) are not in the photo.

It was so coincidental to have Bridget again.
We were from the same primary school, same class.
We were from the same sec school, different class but same cca.
After Olevels, i took up the Home Econs programme, she took up the music programme.
We met again in NIE, same class for ed psy modules..
Posted to the same practical school.

Do you believe in fate?
I certainly do!
:)

And out of all the classes i taught, my favourite is prob my sec 3s.
Cos maybe there're older, they are more matured, it's easier to talk to them.
And they really are such a bundle of joy!
They made my stay in OPSS really wonderful.

And my sec 1s are really such cuties!!!

I was really quite surprised actually.
I actually look forward to school every morning!
Haha.
I love it so much that i didnt want to leave.

I cried on my last day there when the principal gave a speech and thank us.
So loser-ish... I know.
But aiya, i cry at all touching stuff.
STUPID HEART.
So emo, so sensitive for what!
Grrr...

School only starts at 7.20am.
But i am already at my desk by 6.50am.
For someone who's always late, it's incredible!
Haha.

But with that said, i had some difficult stressful time there as well.
Cos there was only 1 other HE teacher there.
Plus we're talking about my practicum here...
I am being graded.
And i havent exactly taught yet.
And some of the kids are really HORRIBLE.

But okay...
Always look at the bright side.
For every 1 horrible student, there's another 10 lovely ones (i hope).

For my 5 weeks TA, i was thinking if i should go back to OPSS.
But i think i will just let fate decide my route.
Hopefully it's not somewhere far or with notorious kids please!

Seriously, as stressful as it was, i really really loved my time in OPSS!
The only drawback was that all my students seems to live so near me!!!
*grumbles*

8) Zhenghua Secondary School

My posting to ZSS also very fated ah.
Long story.
I remember blogging about it before.

Anyway, so upon graduation from NIE, I was posted to Zhenghua to teach.
I was actually there to replace Miss Chin cos she was leaving to teach at NIE.
Surprise surprise!
Another Miss Chin to replace Miss Chin.
Haha.

But i can no way replace her.
She left a legacy behind.
And i had ~~big~~ HUGE shoes to fill.

I was there only for a short 6 weeks.
But this time, since i was considered a 'perm' staff there, i was assigned duties like co-form teacher, teach CME, give some business lessons... Help out with some events etc.

I had a total of 10 different classes.
I teach more than 400 students.
Is it any wonder i cant remember their faces?
Haha.

But with that said, the students there were really nice.
After this, i realise that i really do love and enjoy teaching CME!
Hahaha.
And i like to do random google search and read my students blog.
And i came across a few that says they like my lesson! HAHA.
Hey, means alot to me leh.
I have no freaking idea what to teach for CME okay.

So anyway, here are some photos...

The guys from 2E5.
Damn damn cute class!
Very polite.
Everytime they walk pass me, see me, they will greet and smile!
Haha.

Getting her to check if all of them have handed up before dismissing them.

I quite like the kitchen actually.
The center tables are PINK!

hahahahhahaha.

Celebrating my last day.
See how filled my cup was?

Actually in the shot above, we did this 1-5 posing thing very popular with the kids.
Oh my god.
So gross.
HAHAHHAHA.
But girls will be girls. :)

1E3. My CME class.
Got one boy, very very handsome!!!
HAHAHHAAHA.
If he's like 10 years older and look like that, i think i will fall for him.
HAHA.

The picture below is my cupboard.
I love reading.
Esp those nice nice chick lit. Haha.

Right at the top is Ceceila Ahern's If You Could See Me Noe.
Not her best, but still very sad at the end.

And yes, i love Pi Pa Gao.
Very good for sore throat!

My desk at the end of the day...
Neat right?
Hahaha.

When i am in school, doing my work, my desk can be messy.
But at the end of the day, i always clear my desk.
Ya, i even keep my laptop.

Imagine the next morning you come to school and everything is still in a mess.
Not exactly the best sight to start working!

Racial Harmony Day in ZSS.
Some of my colleagues!

9) My Holidays

This year, my plan was to travel UK at the end of the year.
By right, it would have been possible if not for the crossover.

So being a student, not earning money and taking money from my parents, i have to rely on my savings.

As much as i spend, i make it a point to save as well.

So during the June holidays, in order to save money for my UK trip, we decided to go to somewhere cheap and near. We decided on Cameron Highlands and KL. Quite sad la. Cos none of us have ever been to Cameron before and the last time i went to KL was a good 10 years ago.

Cameron Highliands was nice.
Quite relaxing.
The first time we alighted the bus, we were soooo cold.
We were shivering.
And me, being afraid of the cold...
I had to get the driver to pull my luggage from the coach so that i can get my extra jacket and scalf. HAHAHA.

And then at the end of the year, we went to Bali.
After all that great reviews from our classmates Jen and Waty.

We did alot of interesting things.
But no, did not visit any of the temples, the forest, museum etc etc.

I love the water sports.
And the shopping.
And the cheap food.

And it's really a nice place to relax and enjoy.
Maldives next!

I am very tired now.
So i just upload some photos.

Saw volcanoes and put my geog knowledge to good use.

I love travelling with the girls.
They are just so awesome people.

Next up is Taiwan.
We have been wanting to go to Taiwan since more than 3 years ago.
But we still havent yet.

And i want to go to Shanghai.
But no money.

I am a poor little student now.

It's like so sad.
When you're a student, you have holidays, you have time.
But because you're not working, you've no money. (except when you're rich)

When you're working, you have money.
But you have no time!

Haha.
But ya...
Next year maybe Bangkok or Taiwan please!
:)

10) The demise of 2 great men

This year was also the death of 2 great men.

I am not sure if you remember the news of the Officer Cadet in Training (OCT) who passed away in Brunei earlier this year in June.

Back then, when i was in ASc, i had to work with TPSU for several occasions as well and he was always there. We were never close really. Just hi-bye friends who recognises each other's existence. And i guess the time where i really knew him better when i was with Darren. Because Darren was active in TPSU and they were members and friends for a long time. And it was only thru darren that i mingled and knew him better. Plus Clifton was the bf of Charlene, my fellow member in ASc and my classmate for some modules.

And then just a few days ago... JJ passed away.

Life is so unpredictable really.
I term such deaths, as pre-mature deaths.
Way to young to be going...

This is the 5th one already.
No more please.

When i was in sec 2, my classmate died of cancer.
He only have 2 weeks to live after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
He didnt even smoke. It was 2nd hand smoke that killed him.
Note the word i used, killed.
Smoking is also another selfish act, polluting the air that everyone shares with you!

Then after graduation, the following year.
My ex classmate and her bf were killed in a drink driving accident.
Again, drink driving. Now you know why i am so pissed with drunk drivers?
The both of them were in a cab innocently going home.
And the drunk car came out of nowhere and crashed into them, killing her on the spot.
He bf died on the way to hospital.

Then it was Hew Ting.
My bro's good friend and my junior from AI.
She committed suicide cos there was so much stress in her life.
Please next time, talk to someone!

And then this year, Clifton and JJ.

It's really very saddening to know all this really.
We think that maybe my school is cursed.
It's the 4th passing for my bro's and my cohort.
And it's very scary.

When such things happen, i always end up questioning myself...
What's the point of me doing studying and getting stressed over school?
As much as exams and grades are important, they are nnot everything in life.
There's gotta be more to life.

With that said, if you're my student and you read until here...
That is not an excuse for you to stop studying and not do well.

Although doing well is important, it is not everything in life.
Learn to 'kan de kai'.
Take things as if comes along, dont be so stressed up.

Learn to look at the bright side of things.
Be happy.
Life's too short to mop around feeling sad.
It takes alot of energy to be sad actually you know.

So yes, LIVE LIFE, LOVE LIFE AND CELEBRATE LIFE!!!

Happy 2009 everyone!
May the year ahead be a wonderful and HAPPY one for you instead!
:)

2008-12-29T23:31:00.005+08:00

How was your X'mas?
My x'mas was a simple gathering with my family.
There was a great spread of food and i think my stomach will prob burst from all that eating.

Unfortunately.
Nothing last forever, all good things must come to an end.

I dunno how and where to start this entry.
I shall jusy try my best to blog.
Forgive me if my thoughts dun flow or things dont make sense.
For the sake of those who dun have access to abrokenwing, here's a gist of what has been happening.
I didnt want to post what happened here, but i think since so many of my readers are my students from OPSS, maybe you guys can help. Read on.

I mentioned my brother flew home from NZ.
He wasnt supposed to fly home until CNY...

In summary, this is what happened.

A friend of mine, a 'brother' of my brother was involved in a tragic traffic accident last sunday. According to friends (i wouldnt know cos i dun read chinese papers), they said that the accident was covered in today's chinese papers. The accident happened abt 5 mins away from my home, at the cross junction of Khatib MRT. And it was covered by the straits times on Tuesday. Unfortunately, he passed away in the wee hours of Saturday morning. He was innocently killed by a drunk driver. Although they have arrested the man, we still need your help.

The police are looking for eye witnesses. So if you or anyone that you know, who happened to witness the whole accident last Sunday at about 8.50pm, at the cross junction of Khatib MRT, (You could be a pedestrian or a passenger in the bus), pls come forward... Be a good and helpful citizen and be an eye witness.

I know many of my students, you guys stay around the area. Maybe it might not have been you who witness it. But pls ask your family and friends. They could and might have seen something. The family wants to have a better picture of how the accident had happened. So please, do help if you can.

You cannot imagine the horror and anger i felt when i heard about it.
If there's anything that irks me more, it is such irresponsible people.
Drink drivers ought to be shot dead and fuck themselves.

So please...
Please please don't drink and drive.
If you want to drive, pls dun drive. Just call a cab and take you home.
If you know you're gonna be out drinking, then pls dun even bother to drink at all.

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(the whole story)

His name is Hong Jun Jie (jj). He's 20 this year, one year my junior from my sec sch. I knew him cos we were both from the same CCA - Air Rifle Club. And we used to train for competitions together. My brother was also in AI, one year my junior.

He was my brother's good friend as they were from the same class since sec 1. And he stays just 1 bus stop away from our place. As mentioned, they were good friends and since they used to go/return school together. And since they stayed nearby, meeting up were always common. The 5 of them guys, incuding my bro and jj were good friends. Almost like what they call 'brothers'.

jj has been going out with this girl, Emi since they were both in sec 4. That's about 5 years? The both of them were together when the accident occured as well. jj rides a bike and Emi was the pillion. They were tragically hit by this fucking bastard drunk driver who was driving a trailer. It's so freaking sad to hear about the accident. The both of them are so innocent. When the trailer hit them, both of them were flung from the bike. Emi landed on somewhere safe while jj was flung onto the road. Unfortunately, there was an oncoming car and the car could not stop in time and ran over him. It was a double hit.

Unfortunately, he passed away on Sat morning.
Our deepest condolesences to Emi and the family.

I goggled 'junjie emi' and found so many other blogs talking about them.

It just pains my heart to read about them all.

How can someone so amazing be taken away so young?

He's a talented dancer.

Together with Emi, the both of them won several awards.

Even won the champions of some...

Here are some photos i found of them.

(male: jj, female: emi)

The both of them are in the middle.

Credits: Photos taken from SP dance website
Some news interview they did.

It is just so so so saddening.

**** ****

(the following below is copied and paste from ABW, 26/12/08 Friday)

I am just so so so so so terribly sad.

Today, boxing day, was the start of many post-xmas sales.
With the first being the highly anticipated Isetan Private Sale.
Followed by Zara and further reductions at Mango.
My favourite boutiques/shops.

As mentioned earlier, my younger brother is off to NZ for some SAF training. He will only be home on CNY eve. So at abt 1+ pm, i received a msg from this long string of foreign number saying that 'Jun Jie' has been hurt in an accident. And ask me to call back immediately. Intially the first throught that came to my mind was which 'Jun Jie', i know like 4? And as all the JJs i know are Singaporeans and are in Singapore, how come it's from a foreign number?

So i thought it was a prank, after all there has been numberous cases of China cheating case. And Jun Jie is such a common name, they must have used it to lure people in their trap. So i just dismiss the sms.

Only till abt slightly after 2pm when i was in the train, somewhere underground, with poor reception to boot, I received a call from my brother in NZ. Apparently, he was the one who sent me that msg from some internet sms thingy.

And apparently, one of his close friends, his 'band of brothers', was indeed hurt in an accident. And this guy, JJ, used to be from Air Rifle as well and we used to train together all the time. And he stays just less than one bus stop away from me. So we used to go for trainings, return from trainings, go to school in the morning together.

But my brother was especially close to him as the both of them were in the same class from sec 1 - sec 4. And they eventually became close friends even after leaving sec sch. So he told me to visit him on his behalf as he cant make it. And i just love my brother. He's really the most thoughtful and kindest person. JJ has been going out with this girl, Emi, since sec sec. They have been together for nearly 5 years already. And the girl was hurt in the accident too. But not as severe as JJ. She has been discharged but i think something happened to her leg or something. So she's wheelchair bound. Anyway, he remember that her bday is on the 1st of Jan. So he ask me to get her a gift and card for her too. See? So sweet.

And i asked if i could go tmr instead but he insisted/demanded that i go today. In the msg, he told me that he heard he is icu. But he didnt know the ward. But i managed to get the ward details from his friend, Jane. I asked abt his condition. And Jane said to prepare for the worst and told me that he's in pretty bad shape.

I was quite apprehensive about going to the hospital. Needed moral support. Called a few of my friends but it was too last minute. No one free. So i plucked up my courage and went to the hospital alone. I really really didnt want to go at all. I hate hate hate hospitals and how depressing it is. So far i havent been to a hospital for a happy joyous occasion like child birth yet. So yes, i am prob like those stubborn 70 year old grandmas who hate to visit hospitals. But i told myself, i should go and i should help my brother.

I reached at about 7pm. I have never been in an ICU ward before, I didnt know what to expect. I didnt know if i was allowed to go in and see him or whatsoever. I really was in a daze. My mind was really blank and my feet was doing the moving. I think i must have looked so dazed when i came out of the lift, Emi spotted and recognised me from afar and got her friend to bring me over.

And then i didnt know what to say to her.I mean, if i ask her 'are you okay?' what will she reply? 'okay'? well, she's obviously not. She just got into an accident and she's in a wheelchair. Her BF is there still inside lying in coma. What did i expect her to say at all? Moreover we were never that close. I was only closer to my brother's friends.

Thank god my brother's 'brothers' were there. They are so damn sweet and nice la. They came over cos i am alone and made me feel better. And i was very scared to enter his ward cos i really really didnt know what to expect. And they were so nice. There were 3 of them altogether. They kinda formed this protective shield, one walked in front of me, another beside and another behind.

JJ's ward was all the way to the end. So we had to walk along this corridor with many twists and turns. I looked into the other wards while walking along the corridor. TERRIBLE MISTAKE. It was so so so heartbreaking to see the other patients in ICU. Gosh, i cannot imagine working as a nurse at all.

And then i was outside his ward. His relatives were there too. So was his mum and elder bro. I didnt know what to say to the mum so i just hid behind the guys. They are damn tall. Over 1.8m. Trust me, i am only at their waist.

I dunno if i was allowed to enter the ward. But Shi Haan said i could. And i didnt want to go in alone, i know i am a coward. So he accompanied me for moral support. And he was really sweet. So sweet. But strangely, I talked to him, send my regards from my brother. Ask him to wake up from his deep sleep.

He was... in quite a state. He broke both his legs. And his head was in a cast. And his toes were... His neck was bloated, years of Biology and anatomy knowledge kicked in - Edema or maybe blood clotting. I dont want to describe it anymore. It was really a sad sight. As i stood and spoke to him, I couldnt help but think this was once a very handsome young boy, once my companion for all the bus rides and competitions. I still have the photos of the very first competition we took together. I must go and dig out and scan it in.

I told him to be strong, to hang in there etc etc. And i couldnt help but tear. And then Shi Haan started to cry too. It was really very saddening to see a once able-healthy strong guy (he was in OCS) lying helplessly with so many tubes on him. I didnt want him to 'see' my tear, so i exited the room with Shi Haan.

After that i didnt know what to do. If i should wait there with the rest, or go home. or what. I really was in a daze the whole day. And Shi Haan, being the very nice guy, helped me clear these seats that were filled with rubbish. And asked me to sit. The rest of the 'brothers' came and joined me.

And then i ask them abt their lives and updates from them. Now that they are all in army, i dun really see them. In fact the last time i saw all of them was a year ago on NYE where my brother and his friends, me and my friends shared the same table at Sakura. Come one year later... this have to happen...

Just as we were sitting outside at the lobby area, near the main ward door. Our sitting positions were such that I happen to face the door while Shi Haan's back was facing it. And then we heard someone crying and rushing out. The doors in ICU are special. To control movement, there's like this catch to it. Must release it twice. And i could see the mother desperately trying to push open the door.

And she came crying running out. All of us just sat so still. We know. From her cries and her sobs, we knew it had to be something. And then she collaspe into a lady's arms sobbing away. I think it's her sister or something. And then i saw a old grandma walking back her, putting her arm around her...

Tears welled up in my eyes again. It was really heartbreaking to see the mum crumbling and crying like that. Our hearts really sank. I cannot express the feeling here. So hard to write it here. I never am good with describing feelings.

Then the dad walked out a few moments later and the 'brothers' went up to him. I didnt dare to. So i just sat at my chair. They spoke in whispers. One by one their faces grew pale. Then they came back to sit down and told me. It was the worst piece of news ever. I cant even bring myself to type this here. At that instant when i heard the news, i could feel my heart drop literally. It just sank.

The test results were out. They did some scans on his brain. The tests came out negative. Usually people wld be happy if the test came out negative... But this time... No. They were testing to see if the medicine is working. Basically right now... he's relying on the machines for life support. I don't have the courage to bring myself to say it, exactly what the doctor said.

B_ _ _ _ D_ _ _ _.

Then the guys went in to the ward while i waited outside again. But Emi was inside and they didnt want to disturb her. So they came out and talk to me. And they look so lost too. We all are. And they look me up as their da jie. And they know i took science in TP (one of the other brother is also from TP). And they asked me what will happen now that he's B_ _ _ _ D_ _ _ _.

Frankly speaking, i have no idea. But i know what they needed was assurance. But i couldnt give them that because i didnt want to bring their hopes are too high only to be disappointed. After all, i always believe that, The higher the hopes, the greater the disappointment.

I decided to call my brother in NZ even though it's like 3am over there. Intially i didnt know what to tell him. Before that the brothers didnt tell him much, they just said that he was involved in an accident and was in coma. That's all he knew. They didnt want him to worry because he was already feeling sad about not being home for X'mas and New Year. Plus SAF training overseas is never easy plus he's there alone. But i felt that he needs to know. Or i never ever forgive myself from hiding things from him. So i called and spoke to him. And i told him everything. Right from the start, how he got into the accident, what happened from Sunday till now. What just happened and everything. And i told him abt more abt what's happening here.

This doesnt come easy for my brother. About a year ago, one of his ex-gf, Hew Ting, who used to sit beside him for 2 whole years committed suicide. I blogged about it before that when it happened too. He was distraught.

And he told me he wanted to come home. Right now he's having RnR (Rest & Relax) till 1/1/09. And he wanted to fly home tmr (saturday) and then report back to NZ again. If it's me, that would be what i wanted to do too. How do you expect me to party and have fun in Auckland when my cloest friend, my brother (they were very very close) is ~~on the verge of dying~~ sick? I would totally want to fly home too.

After that, i came back and i told the brothers that he wants to return. They dun think it's a good idea as he's still under SAF training. But i told them , he would need to seek permission from his sir and i need to talk to my parents first. I decided to leave first to sound my parents and check for flight. It felt wrong leaving. But yet at the same time, i didnt want to sit there, it was really saddening. And i had to help my brother source out for flights if he can return.

So I went back to the ward again. With Shi Haan accompanying me of course. This time I saw Emi crying outside. And her friends were around her. Some of his aunties were outside. There was another 3 relative inside with a nurse. So i didnt go in. I just stood outside. And the 1/3, the younger girl, came out crying. And then the nurse came out. And the aunts asked about him, and that's where i heard about his condition from the nurse. I didnt exactly catch everything cos i was at the back.

But i got the gist and enough to know. And one of the aunt asked would they turn off the machines or what. And the nurse said no, cos from Day 1 he was warded till now, he has shown signs of improvement. But the thing is, it's not enough. And they cant operate on him cos his blood pressure is too high and they need it to come down. But the good news is that 2/12 times of his breathing, is by himself and not the aid of the machine so there's hope according to the nurse.

So i left. Right before i left, i tried my best to give the brothers some pep talk which i think was damn stupid and useless. I told them not to despair. He's still there fighting for his life. We need to be strong and fight with him too... blah blah blah.

Right now, my brother and his return trip. He's not sure if his Heads will allow him to fly back. Plus there's my mum side as well. Will she understand why he needs to fly home? Thank god thank god. His heads were awesome people. They allowed my brother to take leave and fly back to Singapore. And he doesnt need to rush back by the 1/1/08. They allowed him to return by the 8th Jan instead. But he has to pay for the return ticket himself.

Phew, at least that side is settled. I told him the $$ side, no worries. I can pay for him. Money can always be earned back. It may take a longer time to earn back, but money can always be earned. What if *touch wood* something really happens? A life can never come back. And knowing my bro, i know he will regret it for the rest of his life. I just hope my brother can return asap.

But the only thing is, usually if u book flights online, you must present the same credit card for boarding and checking in for verification. If not, you must write an authorization letter and get it approved which will take like 2 working days. So that's abit tricky.

But thank god i do shop online. I have all those online accounts and i can wire money over easily. And i did some intensive research on the flights. I spoke to my mum first and i told her everything and why he wants to come home. Even if he's there, he will never be able to concentrate on what he's doing. But my mum was alright with it, so i presented to her the possible routes and faster routes and how much it costs. So after that chat with her, i msged my brother.

I am sorry if i am rambling on and on.
I just needed to get this off my chest and i am not exactly in the talking mood to call someone.

Please please please keep him in your prayers everyone.
There's nothing i believe in more than praying.

Please pray for him,
Please pray for Emi,
Please pray for the family,

Please pray for the safe return of my brother too.
Please please please pray.
That's really the least we can do.

**********
(28/12/08 Saturday)

He passed away in the wee hours of Sat morning.

My brother was supposed to fly back on Sunday 1pm (Singapore time, 9am). And the funeral will leave for Mandai at 11am Sunday. Thankfully he managed to change to an earlier flight. He flew by SQ. 10 hours straight flight, no transit. But he said they were damn biased.

Went to the airport and picked him up on sunday morning, 6am.
So glad to have him back!

The moment he reached home and out his stuff down, he went to the wake.
I didnt want to go with him, give him some time with his friends.

Along with my close friends from Air Rifle, we went at about 10.15am cos another friend has some amry duty and could only reach then. By then they were performing the former rites for him already. We paid our last respects to him. It was weird meeting the familar faces people there again.

Just as there about to cover the coffin, all of us has to turn. And that's why i started to cry again. I dunno la, it's like that's the final time he will ever be around already. And it kinda hit me then. And then the loading him into the van part... And then to say the final good bye... We (my friends and me) didnt follow them to Mandai.

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Life is so so vulnerable.
Don't take anything for granted. Live your life to the MAX!!!
Celebrate life!

Alright... That's about it.
School is starting soon in 1 week's time.
I already am NOT looking forward to school already!!!

Dear jj, may your rest in peace and bless Emi, your friends and your family.

You will always be remembered in our hearts.

You will be sorely missed by everyone.

2008-12-29T04:13:00.001+08:00

So much has happened over the last few hours, days.

My brother is back.
I couldnt be happier to have him back.

but...

2008-12-23T03:40:00.004+08:00

I know i havent been following the Happy MeMe thing.

But i have been very very very happy!

Except for today morning la.

But otherwise, the past few days have been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! :)

Quick summary cos it's 3.40am now.

1) Auntie Nadia is back from her 5 week long India trip! Caught up with just now and had a great time catching up and listening to her stories! :)

2) I have been shopping shopping shopping! This year i spent the most on presents cos having 2 huge family gathering. Both maternal and paternal side!

Mummy's side, my only other female cousin (the rest of my cousins are males!) is heading off to California (SF) to study in early Jan. And her whole family (which consists of just her mum actually) will be moving there too. They are gonna migrate them in due time. So yup, i was quite affected by this news cos it was very sudden and abrupt.

Dad's side, my grandma went throught a mini-stroke for the 3rd time this year, the doctors advised to spend more time. So the entire family tree will be celebrating x'mas there this year.

So yes, this x'mas, very busy!
but very happy shopping for people!

3) I miss my younger brother very much!

My favourite photo of us.
He's currently in NZ now - Auckland.
Wont be home till CNY.
It has only been 2 weeks!

I miss how he just bangs on my door, hangs out in my room, jump on my bed, steal my books, drag me out for suppers...

TWO WEEKS ONLY!!!

And my youngest brother is so so busy with Church right now, i hardly see him.
Where are they to annoy me when i want to be annoyed?!
Haha.

And my elder brother is so busy with orientation cos schools starting soon too.
And he needs to take part to secure a place in hall. Haha.

Just for the record, these are my brothers. <3

Before the holiday, i plan to do so many things.
But now, still havent even have enough time to do!!!

Havent even meet Samantha!
Havent even go to ECP!
Havent even finish my reading list!
Havent even have my steamboat!
Havent even pack my room for CNY!
Havent even learn scrap scrap scrap from Ms Chin!
Havent even meet rifle gang!
Havent even finish writing X'mas cards!
Havent havent havent!!!

And school is starting in like...
less than 2 weeks.
:(

2008-12-22T09:52:00.002+08:00

~~Good~~ Morning!

Welcome back Auntie!!!
So happy to have you back.

So ______________________.
Dunno how to feel already la.
Stressed? Even before school starts?
That sounds absurb but really, i already feel the pressure.

Or maybe anxious?
:(
I really wish time would just stop!
My only christmas wish right now.

That would be the best present ever!!!

2008-12-21T05:43:00.002+08:00

I am sooo inspired by Shaggyfish to change my blog song!!!

Nothing like good old carols to bring out the x'mas festivities!

So there you go, my all time favourite x'mas song...

All I want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey.

Enjoy!

2008-12-20T03:37:00.010+08:00

Happy Meme Day #4

This whole week is so so so tiring but i am having such a wonderful time.

I cant imagine all this coming to a stop once school starts.

And how i am going to be depress again.

Sigh.

THE ANNUAL PACE X'MAS GATHERING MADE ME HAPPY TODAY!

I get to see my favourite lovely people again!

And i am so glad that Yasmeen can finally make it. :)

The theme was Aloha! (Beach).
A bit off for a x'mas theme, but it was fun never the less.

Sigh. I am ALWAYS caught with food.

And a whole tray of cream puffs somemore.
Trust me, almost 9/10 photos of me at PACE is always with food. Hahaha.

Don't you love the cute little Santa hat?
I certainly do! :)

Some of my favourite people...

Me with Hakim!!!

He reminded me how i have to be polite. Haha.

I really really miss him and i was so glad to be able to catch up!

You're a riot dude!

My most most most favourite junior of all, Sherrilyn!!!

It's so amazing watching you grow from a quiet reserve little girl to what you are now!

Confident, decisive and matured.

I am so proud of you dear.

I really like this girl.

Someday, i hope i my daughter turns out to be like her.
Haha.

My million dollar hubby (inside joke).

He came straight after booking out.

And so sad... He have to book in that every night too.

The very beautiful, Sarah!
I have known her for years okay.
Since primary school!
My entire family knows her too.
Maybe except my dad. Haha.

She covers news reports on 93.8.
Maybe you have heard her over the radio?
:)

Dearest Yasmeen and me!!!

Life would be so boring without all of you!
My lifeline. ;)

I have been returning home after midnight every night.
But thankfully i did set aside family time on sat and sun.

And and and!
I finished a total of 6 books! =D

My room has absolutely no more space for books already.
What am i going to do!?
I hate to borrow from NLB (National Library Board)
I think it's very boh-hua to rent from 2nd hand bookshops.
And i do donate my books out.
But now, i have almost 5 Ikea boxes full of books!

Sigh.
But i better relish it while i can cos once school starts, i wont even be able to have time to read!

Alright, it's really late now!
Good night

2008-12-19T00:28:00.002+08:00

Happy Meme Day #3

After a long hiatus, since 2 weeks before exams till now, i finally hit the gym again.
Hahahha.
Ran 3km. Though my timing has deproved, but i shall pick it up slowly again.

Exercise releases endorphines into your system, and endorphines are the ones that makes one happy! So i am happy! :)

2008-12-18T02:15:00.003+08:00

HAPPY MeMe Day #2

I just got home like 10 mins ago. And i am dead tired. Need to wake up early tomorrow as well. But shall remember to list down the things that made me happy today. :)

1) Meet my 2 friends, Noella and Brian, from NIE for buffet at Suki Sushi. Had my fill of salmon sashimi. YUMMY! :)

Some how or rather, we started talking about music. After all, Noella is a music student. Haha. And Noella mentioned she once like techno music *faints* and went on to do the head-banging thing. Haha. And i mentioned, i like oldies. And because of this, i have been called an old soul before. (Whatever.) And woman, i know you're reading this. No, i dont listen to Frank Sinatra that era la. Haha. I like the 80s music! Like Abba, Barry Manilow, Gloria Estefan, Mick Jagger, Barbra Streisand, Modonna!, Phil Collins, Blondie, Bryan Adams. My favourite favourite love song of all time is 'Everything i do, i do it for you'.

That's why i like Mambo songs! Nice! They play nice music. Haha. But i think the hand actions are totally lame. And guess what? My brother knows them all! Haha.

But with that said, i know my Rihanna, Flo Rida, My Chemical Romance also okay.

So to pay tribute, i shall change my blog song to one of my favourite singers, Barry Manilow - Copacabana. Listen to the beat and tune! How can you not love the song? How can you not the 80s sounds with all that electric mix and beats?! Haha.

2) Went shopping in town. It was still sometime in the afternoon, so it wasnt that crowded. Bought more stuff. Haha. Saw a Kate Spade bag that i liked but the colour i wanted OOS (out of stock). They checking if they are able to ship it to SG for me! Haha.

3) OPSS 3S3 Chalet!

Was informed wrongly. It's COSTA SANDS DOWNTOWN EAST. Not COSTA SANDS PASIR RIS. They thought no difference. Just kept telling me "Costa Sands, Costa Sands!". Haha. In the end, i was at the wrong one. Haha.

While walking to the chalet block which is right to the end, i saw another group of Zhenghua students i used to teach! What a coincidence! My CME class of 3E5! :) That used to be one of my favourite class also! I didnt spot them cos EVERY pit was taken and BBQ-ing. It was soo crowded!

Anyway, back to the BBQ. Wonderful kids they are!!! Esp the Art students, i have never even seen any (or rather most) of you before, yet you guys went all out to chat, give me food, give me drinks, making sure i didnt feel out of place. Amazing! The F&N students... You guys are always as awesome as ever. :) Surprisingly, i really did enjoy myself. So much so that i didnt have time to take more pictures! Will upload the rest when i have time! :)

Chee Seng, Victoria, Wan Shing, Darrel wanted to bake a cake to surprise Amirah and celebrate her bday there. So they came to me, asking me for help. Firstly, no way am i inviting them to my place. Next, i am quite busy this week. So they went over to D's house to bake. But i tried to help them as much as i can. They told me their plan, what they wanted to bake. I helped by contributing ingredients cos i have too much flour, sugar, chocolate at home. I was thoroughly touched by their hard work! And I did asked them to buy a cake instead, they said 'NO!' They want to bake, more sincere. Haha. See? I told you my students are really darlings!!

And so they did. I prepared 3 batches of ingredients for them just in case. They met at 11. And i think they tried. At 5pm, CS called in an almost hysterical voice asking what to do! Cos it's so hard!!! And dry! Haha. Asked them to add more milk. BUT NO MILK! how how how? Wan Shing scolded them ask them to go down and buy. Haha. I didnt know what the final outcome was cos i was in a movie and cut them off.

But yes, i was proud at their attempt at making a brownie cake!! First time! And it was quite nice la. But... Someone had to put the cake in the freezer instead. And when it was time to eat, it was solid and hard like a rock. Haha. But still, i am sure the students had a good time snapping those plastic forks and spoons in their attempt to eat the cake. Haha.

Happy Birthday Amirah and Dion! All the best to the both of you! :)

Alright, really need to kun already.
I need to bathe also. Feel so smelly and sticky!

Good night world!
:)

PS: I want to change my blog skin! I hate how the reading area is so small. Shall do it soon!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

2008-12-17T01:35:00.003+08:00

Recently, i have been tagged in this 'MeMe thing' where you have to track down what makes you happy.

I like the survey!

I remember, a few years back, when i was in my first year at TP. This random girl from one of my module, Arts Appreciation, chatted with me while we were doing our Mask assignment. She asked me somthing like why do i seem so happy all the time. I was quite surprised (and shocked) by her question so i just answered something random which i cant even remember. And then over the years, she became a good friend of mine.

On the day of my graduation, she gave me a card to congratulate me. In it was a letter, and she wrote about our first conversation together. (Which i have no recollection whatsoever).

I quote from the letter,

"Remember the first time we chatted? We were lying on the table
waiting for our masks to dry. And i asked 'Why do you always seem to be happy?'.
And till this day, 2 years later, i still remember your reply. Can you? I bet
you dont. Haha. Well, just to enlighten you, this is what you told me.

"Well, the world is already such an unhappy place filled with so much
saddness. Would you rather be part of the problem or part of the
solution?

HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHA.

I seriously have no no no idea i replied something like this to her. But thinking back, hmmm. Alot of wisdom leh. Maybe Amanda, you can keep this and use this as your quote. Haha.

But okay la. I prefer to look at the brighter side of life. Being emo and sad saps alot of energy from one, you know. Remember, for every one bad thing that happens in your life, there will be one happy thing to offset it! :) And if the bad things are not there for you to experience downs in life, how then will you be able to appreciate the good things in life? You will never be able to do so. :)

Alright. So let me list down 3 things that made me happy today.

1) I am reading a very funny chick-lit book!
Title: Lexi James & Council of Girlfriends

Trust me, i look so silly grinning at the pages on the train okay. But really, i like it alot despite it not having a plot. Very good light reading material. Can identify it with my life and my friends! :)
I am setting aside my Twilight series for now. After the boring 2nd book, i am not sure if i want to continue on reading the third. But knowing me, i would definately finish the series. Soon.

2) Everyone knows i sucked at sewing. To the absolutely downright core. Seriously. It took me like 2 lessons to know how to thread the machine please. But that's nearly, 5 years ago. Haha. So today, to prepare for my upcoming sewing module which i am absolutely terrified of (imagine your lecturer sitting beside you, watching u sew. My hands will ttrreemmbblleee i tell you!), i tried to sew a skirt with patterns and pleats. After spending the whole afternoon trying out, sewing and unpicking umpteen times... I nearly died in the process. BUT YAY! THE SKIRT IS QUITE ALRIGHT! I must really practice practice practice MORE!

3) Had dinner cum supper at Simpang Bedok and had my favourite Roti Bomb and Satay. Sedap!!! I dont want to think of the calories now. I will think about them and curse when i get heart disease next time okay? Right now, just let me enjoy la. Esp after sewing the whole day!

So yup!

The whole week leading ahead will be exciting!

Wed - Meeting my NIE friends for buffet, BBQ party with my OPSS students
Thu - Meeting my OPSS colleagues for lunch
Fri - Xmas gathering
Sat - Inda's wedding, outing with friends
Sun - Noella's bday

I am enjoying as much as i can cos i know once school starts, i wont even have to read let alone fulfill my social life. And it pains me that the holidays are coming to an end. Sob sob sob. :(

I simply love Christmas!!!
Although we're not Christian, but my family and I always celebrate X'mas!
Esp with good food like my turkey, roast beef, roast pork, ham...
YUMMY!
:)

Alright, it's getting late. I should go.
But before i leave,

Merry Christmas Everyone! :)

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Replies to tags here:

noel: Why cut so short? What is Noella without her trademark plaits?! :) Cya later! :)

ms chin: MS CHIN! :) Yes, got abt 800 altogether. Not all mine though. It's collection from all cameras. You enjoy your holidays too! Monday you end leave already. So sad hor. :(

qingning: Haha. I want to read A Thousand Splendid Suns! I got the book already. It's lying on my table waiting for me to pick up. Will do so after my current book. :)

mel: Yes yes, i am back. Have been back for like 5 days already? Haha. :)

cheuknga: Waiting for you to come back from Shanghai! Enjoy your trip!

2008-12-15T03:42:00.003+08:00

And so, typical me got hooked onto the Twilight craze.

The book is supposed to be targeted at teenagers.
So i was expecting sweet, innocent romance.
But of course, with the inclusion of vampires, i didnt hold the 'sweet' part up too high.
Haha.

There are 4 books altogether. So far... She's still writing the 5th.
Just finished the 2nd book, 3/4 of it was so so boring.
I am currently into the 3rd book into the series already.

So after finishing the book, i caught the movie last Friday.

Well, i wasnt really keeping my hopes up too high since it's another book based adptation, and after Harry Potter and PS: I Love You, i know better than to get my hopes up. After all, how can you squeeze 500+ pages into 1.5 hours long?

And I was right.

Personally, to me, the movie was just okay... 3/5 stars only.

For the first half of the movie, i felt that it was really draggy. But some time into the 2nd half, the pace starts to pick up and it got relatively more exciting. Some scenes were also shown just for the sake of showing. Very obvious when they cut the scenes so abruptly. So if you see there's no link, no worries. It's okay, just stare at how handsome Edward is. Haha.

Well, technically. The whole movie is a love story about a girl (Bella) who just moved back into town (Forks) and falling in love with a vampire (Edward).

And in the movie and book, Edward is this handsome, gentleman who does all he can to protect her from those vicious blood-sucking vampires. I want to be Bella and have a boyfriend like Edward! Haha.

I personally feel that the movie was not romantic enough as compared to the book. In the book, his courtship and protectiveness for Bella was touching and sweet. And in the movie, the part where they were planning her escape was too short. Would love to see the fight scene longer la. So exciting when Edward is fighting James!!! Haha.

Edward is soooo handsome! All my friends are swooning over him. Haha. He's really the perfect boyfriend material. Oh oh! Watch out for his house (u cant miss it), it's beautiful. And his family are all good looking as well. Each of them have their own super powers too.

Sounds very X-Men eh? Haha.

And the villian, James, played his character really well. Thumbs up for him!

He's actually quite hot also la.
But too bad, he's a villain. And i hate nasty people!!!
Hahaha.

One of my favourite scene has gotta be the baseball scene. Utterly cool!!!

Can watch it at the link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3mKO1ol-lg&feature=related

Personally, i feel that it's better to watch the movie first before reading the book. Because you can appreciate it better once you have something visual in head. :)

I will prob watch it again on a weekday la.
Just for the sake of Edward!!!
So handsome! :)

2008-12-11T00:53:00.004+08:00

So finally, i have time to go to the salon and do something about ~~the hay on my head~~ my hair.

But the thing is...
What should i do?!
hahaha.

To say the truth, i really wont do much to it anyway other than to trim.
I am too scared to deal with a new hair cut.
My hair grows like 1 cm a year only.

So i am just gonna settle with colouring it.
And after taking this photo below, it reaffirms the fact that i need to colour it again!

Actually, i am quite surprised with the photo.
With the upper half black and lower half so brown.

And frankly, i think i have more than 3 colours in my hair now at this point.
And i have no idea why it's so black! Haha.

So now... WHAT colour?!

I started off with highlights and then i dyed.
And then i did both.

I have dyed almost every shade of brown - mahogany, copper brown, reddish brown.
I had reds before.
I am never gonna do a blonde. I think it looks damn ugly when you have blonde hair and BLACK brows...

Sigh.
What colour next?!

I am comtemplating doing a brown base with deep purple highlights.
Hahahha.
But i think the purple will prob lose it's colour after a few weeks.
Sigh.

Another shade of brown it shall be...

2008-12-08T17:32:00.003+08:00

My favourite quote from Twilight,

"You are the most important thing to me now.
The most important thing to me ever."

More abt that later.

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The best thing abt holidays is that i am able to do the things i really wanted to do.

Five quick thoughts before i leave to visit my grandma.

1) Just came back from my amazing trip to Bali. I think we took over 800 photos from all of us. Wished we had 2 more days, i would have tried surfing. I almost died uploading nearly 300 photos on FB. As for the rest, i give up! Too many.

2) Have been catching up on my TV drama serials that i have missed since school started. That's quite tragic when i am watching the first episode of Amazing Race where they have already crowned the winner. (YAY! I was rooting for them and they won!!!). I am currently addicted to Gossip Girl. Finished the entire season 1 in 2 days. Haha.

Thank god for mobtv. I am now downloading all the past episodes. But i have no idea why my laptop cant watch. Gotta use the PC. Hmmm. But ya, i havent exactly been online despite using the computer cos i have been watching 'tv'. So ironic. Haha.

3) Having nothing to do except to read has gotta be the bestest feeling in the world. Onto my 4th book since the holiday started. I cant wait to start on the next.

4) Am reading Twilight now. I was so surprised at how much books costs these days. It was only about $10+ from Popular. Arent books supposed to cost abt $16 or $18? Hmmm. Not that i am complaining. Haha. Anyway, the book is quite draggy at some parts. But certainly exciting nevertheless. The movie will be out soon and i am so excited! I really love the lead character, Edward Cullen. And i guess it's (almost) every girl's dream to marry a guy like him. But oh well. Back to reality, men like these dont exist!

5) Just some quotes in the book i like...

"Bella: You were right.
Edward: I usually am, but about what in particular this time?"

"Don't be afraid. I promise ... I swear not to hurt you."

"You are exactly my brand of heroin."
(So stupid yet so romantic. Haha)

"At the time, all I could think was, 'Not her'."

"If I could dream at all, it would be about you."

So romantic, i just want Edward to bite me!
Haha.
I am only halfway thru the book, but i am sure the 2nd half will certainly be more exciting and romantic when he protects her from the menancing blood-sucking vampires!

Alright gtg, bye all!

2008-11-30T01:24:00.002+08:00

Have been so busy.
A quick 3 points update.

1) Terriorists

The turmoil in both India and Bangkok suddens me. Firstly, my good friend Nadia is in India right at this moment to complete her photography project. She says there are terrorists everywhere. She's hiding in her hostel. I msged her and didnt get a response until 2 days later. I was worried. Thank god she's fine. But she has no choice, she really paid alot for the trip and she has another 2.5 weeks to go.

My ex-colleague is also there in India backpacking with her BF. Not exactly sure where she is right now. But i sure hope as hell she's safe too. But one thing i am sure, she's definately not in Mumbai.

To me, Bangkok has always been my friends and my favourite shopping destination. We love it so much that we can head there thrice in 2 years. And now with all these protests, which have been happening since 2006, it really saddens me that it's not becoming a place known for it's social unrest and not being safe. In the past, we used to even watch movies till 2-3am before making our way back to our hotel. It would take a long time to regain our trust in BKK again.

2) Bali

This year, we're heading to Bali. Nothing like the 3S to brighten our lives - Sand, Sea and Shopping. Which makes me wonder why we're heading to Bali for the beach where we have Islander membership! Haha.

This trip was almost cancelled after the execution of the Bali bombers. In fact, i am still quite paranoid frankly. Thesudden execution without even vistation from the family members angered alot of terrorists and many in Java called them heroes as well. Somehow i know that they wouldnt let things go lightly and would be back to do more destruction. It's just a matter of time, but i really have the feeling that something is in planning, or perhaps already planned just waiting for excution. *shudders*

But as i always say... If you gotta go, you gotta go.

And this is also the first trip without dearest xinxin. On our trips, she has always been with us. I am actually quite sadden by it. But we really have no choice cos that's the only time the rest of us are free but her school is moving in to their new building this week. Sigh. I miss you xinxin!

And we finally booked and confirmed our hotel, less than 24 hours before we are due to fly off. Haha.

3) My Mum's Birthday

Today also marks my mum's bday. And we went to Sizzler for dinner. The food there is really quite fantastic! I was pleasantly surprised. Haha.

Today i took a good look at my mum and observed her. And for once, i noticed that she has aged. I spotted the first signs of white hair (but i didnt tell her of course) and fine lines around her face. And it also made me realise that i am all grown up now already and i really ought to start paying more attention to the household.

Although i have been called a 'warm' person many times, but i dun usually express my feelings much. So as much as i bitch and bully my brothers, i really love them very much. Although my mum can be pretty judgemental sometimes, the number of times she has been there for me, supporting me and letting me make my own decisions (i am stubborn), let me make my mistakes and help me learn from them instead... Sacrificing for the family... I love you mummy!

Well, i suppose i am always closer to my mum as compared to my dad! Haha.

And my brothers are amazing. I never knew my elder bro was so smart today. He seems to know so much stuff. When he could even explain the Winter Solastic and Auroras, I was quite shocked. hahaha. Any of course my amazing little brothers who annoys me all the time but who yet so endearing.

After dinner, rushed to Sindhu's bday party all the way at ulu Upper Changi... It was one of the best parties i ever attended! In fact, i think it's the best! Unfortunately, i didnt manage to capture many nice photos, so i am hoping she will upload on facebook soon. Really fun and interactive! And the rest of us were chatting. It's really amazing how friendship came about and lasted till now. A good 9 years for PLSS and for me 8 years. And then with EM 7 years. And to think that Eunice and Lendl were never in the same form class before. Sindhu and Mat were never in the same form class before. We were so diverse! Yet, 9/8 years later, we still are together.

I really have been blessed with amazingly wonderful friends all my life.
And right now, my class girls who i have been with for the past 4 years.
When i went to NIE for my diploma, i couldnt even be bothered to make friends at all cos i already had all that i ever needed and i couldnt be bothered to make new friends at all.
In fact, for my 21st, only 2 from NIE came, my GESL classmates.
Frankly to say the truth, i am not even close to them. I dun think i have even spoken to any of them in the past 3 months!

But alas, here i am back in NIE. Learning to make friends all over again.
A tab difficult cos i am really sick of small talk and the getting to know each other.
But this semester have been amazing cos i met Noella, my crossover buddy who takes geog.
And also Brian, a fellow crossover who's bitchy and brainy and an interesting person.
And with this Apera conference, i made a few more friends as well.

Alright, i really need to go and pack my luggage already.
Good night world.
If anything were to happen to me, please take good care of yourself.
(and attend my funeral wearing HOT PINK please)

Love!

2008-11-25T00:07:00.003+08:00

YAY!

My exams have finally ended!
The end to one semester.
Another 4 more to go!

Although the exams have ended, i am not exactly that happy and excited as compared to other holidays cos i know i wouldnt do well. But alas, what's done is done. Right now, the holidays are here and i have to make full use of it before school starts! :)

So yes, i have been making plans.

First up, is to catch up on my reading! Ever since school started, i havent even picked up a book to read and i am missing it terribly. So over the weekend, i went to stock up on my books! I really really cant wait to just hide somewhere and read read read!

My Reading List
1) Carry Me Down by MJ Hyland
2) The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
3) Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (The movie is coming out!)
4) Marley & Me (Re-read, i forgot the storyline and the movie is coming out!)
5) The Last Empress by An Chee Min

But i really really want to read the entire series by Stephanie Meyer!

My Movies List
- Body of Lies
- Quantum of Solance
- Sing to the Dawn
- High School Musical 3 (again)
- Wild Child
- Four Christmases
- Qurantine (I watched the Spanish one and this is the remake!)
- Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging (Totally love the book! I think i read this 4 years ago!)
- Twitlight (!!!)

Other Random Things I Need to Do
1) Exercise (MacRitchie Reservior Tree Top Climb, Swim, Run, Gym)

2) Pack room (It's super messy now. And need to make a headstart with spring cleaning)

3) Wash/Scrub toilet

4) Visit grandma

5) Move all my things out of hall

6) Go back to OPSS

7) Volunteer (I havent done this in a long time. And i want to get back into doing something)

8) Help cousin search for a place to stay and help her with California stuff

9) Cook, try out new recipes!

10) Sell stuff online or donate. I have too much thing. Too much books especially!!!

11) Sentosa!!! Make full use of my islander membership.

12) Upload all my photos online, which dates all the way till sept!

13) Source out for internship places.

14) Sleep!

Last but not least...

15) Meet up with all my friends!!!

And i will be back to blog some entries that have been saved in my draft.
Still working on them.

So yes...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
=DDD

2008-11-20T01:44:00.002+08:00

Watching Madagascar is like watching National Geographic...

They saved the 'best' for the last.

Was telling Azuan how ~~stressed~~ i was at Sasa's party.
And i can really identify with that guy as to why he jumped into the white tiger enclosure.
Sometimes, you really really really have no idea what you are doing at all.
And at the point where your mind is not with you for that while...
And then when you realise what you are doing...
You are prob at the point of no return already.

So today, i decided to go and watch a movie.
Alone.
It was a very impromptu decision.
In my entire 21 years, i have never watched movie alone.
I never ever thought i would watch a movie alone.
Doing other stuff like shopping, eating, studying...
Alone is fine. But never when it came to watching movies.

I know many people think it's very loserish.
Even when i went to purchase my ticket at the box office, the guy was asking, "just one?"
But really, i couldnt care less.
I am used to being alone now anyway. Haha.
So i caught Madagascar 2 at AMK hub.
Though i want to watch Quantum of Solance.
But i needed to laugh it out, so i went to watch Madagascar.
And yes, it's quite funny!

The name's moto moto. The name's so sexy, you gotta say it twice!

You want to know how stress i am?
And how geographied i am?
Let's see.

Scene 1: Crash Landing on Africa

First thing i noticed were the clouds formation. And i thought to myself, it's wrong. No clouds should be there. Okay, maybe not no clouds, but should be little clouds because of the Global Circulation Movement of air and according to the Hadley Cell theory, sinking air there is stable, thus is less buoyant, hence will resist the upwards movement. Stable air impedes cloud formation. Cloud formation is the result of accumulation of water droplets condensing which eventually will give us our precipitation (rainfall/snow/ice) - Collision Coalesence and Bergeorn Theory. This stable condition of air that impedes cloud formation and rainfall coorelates to why desserts are always found in Africa.

OMG.
Seriously, it was a natural thought in my head!
Dunno if it's a good thing or not.

Scene 2: Volcano

Identified the volcano as a shield volcano because of it's flat top and gentle slopes at the side. The lava should be alkali and basaltic rocks can be found there. Andesitic. Lava should have low viscosity and flows at a relative fast rate. Identified parts of the volcano, the crater, neck, vents etc.

Horrible horrible.

Scene 3: Waterhole drying up

Thought about climatic change. Global warming, earth getting too hot. Drying up our water.

Scene 4: When the water started to flow out.

Thought about rivers, meandering, about the hydro cycle. Then link it with rocks formation cos rivers carry with it sediments. Contributes to sedimentary rock formation. and rocks can be categorised as Claustic rocks or Chemical Rocks. These can also eventually form metamorphic rocks under heat and pressure.

Scene 5: When they had this tribal dance and hip hop thingy

Human geog came in. Loss of folk culture. Globalisation. Popluar culture. And they had tourists. Thought about teritary industries, informal/formal services. Thought about Ecotourism. And then the fiesty old lady. Thought about aging population...

At one point... I wanted to kill myself...

OH MY GOD.
HUI JING!!!
IT'S JUST A MOVIE!

But I really cant help associating geog with it.
Good is good.
Cos i can relate and know my stuff.
But really, IT'S JUST A MOVIE.

I can never watch a movie in peace again i tell you.

So i took the train back.
Just missed one, so i sat at the benches in the station.
On the GRANITE seat.
Straightaway, i noticed the LARGE crystals formation.

Thought about intrusive rocks - about the magma in the asthenosphere, takes a long time to solidfy and cool. Hence the large crystals. Made up of feldspar, mica and quartz minerals. Is an igneous rock.

IT JUST CAME INTO MY MIND INSTANTLY.

I cant believe how geog is taking over my life.

Right now, i realy hope for a pass.
Really, that's all i am hoping for.
I dun harbour for an As.
Never did and never will.
I know my limits and where i stand.

In the meantime, i need to go read up on more stuff.
I cant wait for it to be over!

2008-11-16T01:16:00.003+08:00

What happens when you put in your best...
But your best is simply not enough?

So much things i want to say, so much things i want to do.

I am so sorry everyone.
I am really truly so sorry.
I am so sorry to disappoint all of you.

When i came out from the exam hall, i knew it was a goner.
I wanted to send an sms to help her how sorry i am.
I was so disappointed with myself.
And as a teacher before, i know if i see this kind answers i would be very disappointed with the answers too.

I really did study.
I had all my notes and everything.
But i didnt have enough time.

**** ****
I guess i wasnt in the right frame of mind too.
I never seem to be this semester.
Right before my paper, i was getting so panicked.
For the first time in 4 years i am taking exams without the comfort of anyone.

In the past, all of us would gather at the orange bench 30 minutes earlier before the exam to test each other and go through concepts and theories together. We would calm each other down and send our hugs and wishes to everyone.

And i never felt so alone this time.
I panicked and called Winnie.
I was damn scared and stress and I didnt want to go into the bag room at all.
(the bag room is where u put your belongings before you proceed to the exam hall)

And i just started tearing and crying when i heard the rest in the background wishing me well.

I was just too happy to hear all of them i guess.
They had this workshop/course hence all of them were together.
At that point and time, i couldnt help but think, i should be there instead.

Miss Chin always tell me dont talk about the past.
"In the past, the mata also wear shorts one...
But now they wear pants."

I wish it is so easy to get away from the past.
But how do you get away from the past when it is so much a part of you?
And when giving up your past means giving up a part of yourself too?

Miss Chin also once commented "even though her practical cannot make it, she is stronger in theory".
If you're reading this, please dont expect anything amazing from me at all.
Please dont.

I remember my first lesson in class with Dr Mok.
She told me her expectations of the class and me and she said there was no reason why i should not get an A. And if i dont, it only means that

1) they are not good lecturers
2) i am a lousy student

And she said it cant be 2 since i am the top student of the dcx.
And it also cant be one obviously.

So there was no reason why i shouldnt get an A.

Trust me, anyone and everyone who knows me would tell you how much i love this module and how much respect i have for her. She is truly an excellent lecturer whom i admire and hopes to emulate in the future. That is why i feel so so so sorry for disappointing her and not doing well for my paper. I am so ashamed of myself really. I know i screwed up the paper big time and i cant even bring myself to face her really. I have no idea if she will scold me or whatsoever, but i dun think i can take the look of disappointment in her eyes. I am just so sorry really.

I was never an A student all my life and i dun think i am one too.

In a class, i was never the outstanding one who won book prizes, top the class or even be on the dean's list. Never. In fact, i am even below average out of all my friends please, whether in sec or in TP. I never was in my entire 4 years in AI or 3 years of TP. I was just an average student going thru life and scorings my Bs and Cs. Much more Cs that prompt the line 'living up to my name' tag!" In fact, i even failed a module on statistics, which i will be taking again in year 2. We will see how it goes again, if i even survive and go thru this semester/year first.

I am very sorry i've let all of you down, i am very sorry for letting my class girls down, i am sorry for letting my parents, relatives, my tutors, my advisors, my lecturers in TP... I am very sorry for letting my friends down. Most importantly, i am so sorry for letting myself down.

I dun want to talk abt it already here already. I have typed more than what i should. Go over to abw for more.

***** *****
Happy birthday Clarissa.
You are such an amazing person.
Thank you so so much for being there for me woman.
I really dunno how i could have gone thru this sem without you and your friends.
Thank you so much for trying to keep my sainity.
I love you woman.
I really have no idea what's going to happen once you and your friends graduate from NIE.

This weekend also marks my 2 youngest brothers birthdays.
On the 15th and 16th.
Though it's the exams on mon and tue but i would not trade anything in this world for them.
They are the most amazing little brothers i could ever ask for.
And i love them very very much!
:)
Got them each a levi's shirt!
And i asked them if i break my bond, will they help me to pay it off...
One said "of course!" And the other just sneered at me. HAHAHAHA.

Dear Nadia is also leaving for India on her own for 5 weeks.
I am quite worried cos it's really not safe going on her own for 5 weeks.
Moreover, she's going to a remote area.
But she gets to see the Ganges river!!
Sorry la, but all this geog has made me slightly more interested in the world.
Geog is really interesting, i am glad i am starting to fall in love with it.
But nevertheless, i cant do 2 years of alevels geog in 3 months.
Anyway, all the best for your trip auntie!
Go get those amazing shots and make me jealous! :)

Dearest Renee is also off to Portugal already, all alone as well.
It doesnt help that i am supposed to be there with her!!!
But alas, men plan god disposes.
Alright, i should be off to bed already.
Whatever happens, happens.

Thank you so much everyone for standing by me and helping me along the way.
Dealing with an emotional girl is certainly no joke yet you guys never gave up on me.
Thank you for not giving up on me.
I know this sem is really a gone case, cannot make it.
Right from the start, it was a gone case.
After my first paper, i just didnt have the energy to carry on for the rest already.
But it's okay. This is only the beginning! I am going to slowly redeem myself.
Slowly but surely.
Because i know that one day, i will eventually make it.
And please be there with me to join me in my celebration!

I cant wait to celebrate the end of my exams with a SLUMBER PARTY with my class girls!!!
Friday night!!!

Imagine all of us on a bed watching chick flicks with food in PJs and painting nails for each other!
Watching White Chicks (that was the first movie we watched together back when we were in year 1 at the chalet!!!)
Being in CST has gotta be the best thing ever for me.
The sisters i never had and always wanted.
And no, i will never let go of them because they really are too much a part of me already.

I cant wait to seem them again!!!
:)

Updates: Wah, i cant believe some of you can sms me and tell me not to be sucidial. Is that how you spell it? Haha. See? I cant even spell it. No, i am not thinking of killing myself. There is so much in store for me and i cant wait to LIVE LIFE! One setback isnt going to bring me down. I may be sad, i may be disappointed, i may be ______________ (fill in the blanks). What doesnt breaks me, makes me. But what what really brings me down will just

2008-11-12T00:30:00.002+08:00

For the first time in my life...
I am not confident of an exam.
And the feeling certainly sucks.

But really, the more i try to memorise and study.
I cant seem to remember.
Age is really catching up on me.

And for once...
Exams is a quiet affair.
In the past, my friends and i will bitch abt how much we have to study...
Teach each other concepts...
Test each other...
Msg each other supportive stuff...
Or curse the people who invented the theories/wrote books. (Eg: Amy Brown)

And I can still remember how winnie and I will msg each other to see our progress and make sure we are awake studying...

I hate being alone.
I swear i hate it so so so much.

With that said, i have to make adjustments.
So auntie nadia is my new msg mate.
We help keep each other awake.
More like i keep her awake cos each time i msg/call she's sleeping.
Haha.
No choice, i really need to do well.

This exams is also a milestone for me.
I am never one who drinks coffee except for the occasional starbucks.
But i have taken to drinking coffee to stay awake to study.
Well, i even went out to buy 3-in-1 coffee packets!
I stood at the aisle and stare. SO MANY DIFFERENT TYPES.
I have no idea what is 'kopi c' and stuff on the labels...

One said 'American Taste'.
What is american taste!?!
"Milk coffee"
WHAT IS MILK COFFEE?
In the end, i just brought from Super.

OMG. SO SWEET.
I think the sugar level is higher than the caffein level pls!
Didnt keep me awake for more than an hour.
The next time, i am heading straight for black coffee.

As much as i am not prepared for my exams, i cant wait for it all to end too.

Saw my lovely students from OPSS again.
Chee Seng, Salim, Daryl (and the rest who i dun exactly teach)
Meeting them really makes me happy.
Heard and gossiped so much.
I really miss teaching.
I cant help but feel that i rather teach than be a student.

don't get me wrong.
Studying is always good.
But not when u care doing it alone la.

You know there is a chinese saying?
"Share your joy and it doubles...
Share your sorrows and it halves..."
(or something like that)
But when you are alone?
It's not fun at all.

I want to complain abt studying also i dunno who to turn to.
Not that no one else is taking exams, but no one else is taking the same paper.
Somehow it's different.

Okay okay, i am rambling.
I should study some more.
Good night. (to you. I still ahve to study at least 3 chapters more)

2008-11-08T20:20:00.004+08:00

I love my parents (and family) so so so much.
Always so supportive towards every radical decision i have.

Well, we will see what happens after my exams.

But i know i wont do well this time.
And it certainly sucks to have this feeling.
For the first time in my life, i am not prepared for my exams.
Not enough reading, not enough practice, not enough times.
I dun ask for much this sem.

Just a pass and i am more than glad.

To those of you who have been standing by me with your ever ready support and love, thank you so so so much. You have no idea how much it means to me.

Even if i cant do well for this semester, i promise i will work so much harder in the next semesters to do better.

But really, i know this semester is kinda gone case. I am already so so tired now. How to even 'fight' at the exam hall? Sigh. I may not do well now, but slowly and surely. I will eventually catch up with you.

Thank you for listening to me rant.
Good night world.

2008-11-05T11:44:00.002+08:00

List 10 Things Your Readers Never Knew About You

(hmmmm. This is gonna be interesting. So let's dig out some more stuff. Haha.)

1) There are many many many ballads i love but my favourite songs are prob from boybands like Boyzone (Everyday i love you), Westlife (Queen of my heart, i lay my love on you), A1... And oldies like My Valtine. Haha.

2) I have more than 25 pairs of heels/shoes/slippers/flats. But they're everywhere. my house, my hall, my room, my cousin's place, my grandma's. Haha. Ya, i know, terrible.

3) I stole an earser once when i was in pre-school from this girl i hated. HAHAHAHAHHAA.

4) I was featured thrice in magazines. HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA. Of course, that's like a million years ago and should never be spoken off gain. Rahmat, if you're reading this. Shut up shut up shut up! The rest who knew me since AI, can you remember why? Hahaha.

Hint: Twice in Teens, once in Lime. Wow, that's like 8 years ago man.

5) My feet is size 8. HAHAHA. Well, i suppose those who shop with me would know. But for someone my size (1.52m), it's really considered huge.

6) I love men wearing black. Something about them in black makes them so so attractive. Esp when they are wearing black shirt with pants. HOT!!! Esp Tay Ping Hui... HAHAHA.

7) My home number has been the same since i was born. Which btw, no one calls my home anymore cos we all contact each other via HPs. The bill for my home number has been less than $4 since last year. Haha.

8) I have been sleeping on the same pillow since 2004. It's a gift from my younger brother and the prints is of piglet! Of course, i have other pillows on my bed. But this is the only pillow that gives me the most peaceful rest. And yes, i do wash it.

9) I dont ever drink hot drinks. In fact the last time i drank a hot drink was in Cameron Highlands in June where it was sooo bloody cold.

10) I sleep with the lights on since i was 8. I cant sleep with the lights off. And if my mum or anyone comes into my room to attempt to switch off the light, i will wake up. Haha. Yes, i am a very light sleeper.

Tag 10 of yur friends:

(wah, this is quite tough. Most of my friends reading dont have blogs! )

Anyone who wants to do. Just give me your link on MSN and i will read.
:)

2008-11-02T19:38:00.000+08:00

When i was a teacher...
I love it when its exam period.

Though sometimes must rush syllabus, set exam paper, mark.
But at least i didnt have to teach and tolerate nonsense from some students.

Now i am a student.
I HATE EXAMS!!!

2008-10-29T02:10:00.004+08:00

(One of the most personal post to date...)

Will settle the paragraphing later

This period is not exactly a smooth sailing one for me.

Many a times, i have been thrown out of my comfort zone.

Thought many many times if i regretted my decisions and the choices i made in life.

Talked to friends, talked to family.

The support and love is overwhelming.

Thank you everyone!

I always feel like i am starting to lose myself...

So just now, I looked thru my old testimonials in friendster to remind myself on who i really am.

And i came across this line a senior, who went thru many many many downs in life (trust me, it was unlimited) and then eventually made it.

She told me five years ago when i couldnt decide between my dream Mass Comm in NP and CST (this home econs course).

Mass Comm was my dream since sec 2/ 3?

I thought that was the course for me and my goal in life was really clear.

To make it to Mass Comm.

Not just any Mass Comm, but it has to be from NP, the pioneer and the best.

And after rounds of interviews with the lecturers, course manager (I suay, last interview got the course manager)...

From 1000 applicants, only 200 were accepted.

And after all that hard work, i was lucky to have secured a place.

But then came this Consumer Science & Tech program.

Teaching has always appealed to me.

And food has always been my deepest love.

So with the 2 of them together, isnt it amazing?!

Besides, teaching is relatively more stable than any mass-comm related industry.

And back then in 2003, there were loads of stories about mass comm graduates nt being able to find jobs.

And many went into sales - which i am not interested in.

I was torn between the choices i had to make.

Should i follow my heart or my head?

One has been my dream since forever, everyone knew that was the only course i wanted to do. But then came CST, which totally thrown me of course.

Well, i am always a practical person, so i choose to go with my head and took up the CST course. Initally, i was bitter, angry and really disappointed with myself.

I was back to doing science.

Something which i hated and vowed never to do again.

Someone (Cant remmeber who) once said that i was the Queen of Crossovers.

I think it was Bridget (Ms Ooi). We were from the same pri, sec school.
After that i took the home econs route, she took the music route.

We met again when we were in NIE and did our practicum together.

It's really a small world!

I am never a smart girl.
The term 'clever', 'smart' is never used on me.

It doesnt help that i have 3 brothers who are really geniuses.

All of them scored at least 5 distinctions for the olvls unlike their sister. HAHA.

And yes, they are super mighty highflyers la.

Played for S'pore in soccer, some big shot in their respective uniform groups.

Really unlike their sister la.

But it's okay, i still love them very much anyway.
:)

So yes... I have the smartest friends in the world.
Scoring above 90 for maths (A or E) is a norm.

Unlike my close friends who used to score and did really well, i was never one of the outstanding ones.

The only thing i can pride myself of is that i am hardworking.
Or at least i like to think that i am hardworking. Haha.

So eventually i made my maiden crossover from NA to Express stream.

I had a hard time coping when i was in upper sec.

I used to take triple pure, double maths.

I have never been a maths person, i sucked at anything to do with numbers.

My only consolation was that i loved Biology and i had a fantastic Chemistry teacher who sacrificed her holidays EVERYDAY just to teach us which i eventually scored distinction in.

Up till this day, i still have my prelim papers, 93/100.

My best and proudest results to date.

To me, it was an important moment as it was testimony that i can do well if i put in the effort and work hard, i can achieve i can do well.

To think that I couldnt even do simple things like balancing equations for goodness sake!

Haha.

But i had fantastic friends who would helped me with my maths.

I had tuition too of course, everyone did. Haha.

But my friends were awesome in helping me with maths solutions.

You guys know who you are.

Not sure if you are reading this, but yes. I am glad that after all these years, we're still friends. In fact, we're meeting this weekend! :)

So after that hard struggle in secondary school.

I told myself, NEVER NEVER am i going to do anything maths and science related again.

But alas, who am i to choose my destiny right? Haha.

And when it came to TP, it was back to studying more chemistry, this time harder than ever. This time, things were that bad cos i had a relatively strong foundation in chemistry and had a keen interest in Biology.

The only thing i couldnt cope with was Maths.

Which of course, i scored a C-.

Haha.

But trust me, i was more than happy with a pass.

But the next sem with my 2nd maths modules, i failed and had to take a retest. Haha.

Maths and Hui Jing is like water and fire.

Never got along and never will.

I know my strength and weaknesses.

Unfort, maths is really my ultimate weakness!

Well, cut the long story short. Will continue when i have the time, but i never have the time anyway. Maybe after exams. I will definately continue cos this is one thing i want to keep in my archives.

So yes... You see sometimes things dont go exactly the way we plan... But it is important to never give up and lose yourself along the way. If you lose yourself, pick yourself up. There's really gotta be more to life than just tests, exams, projects, assignments etc. And yes, i am still in my quest in trying to search for the magical things in life. :)

That quote from my friend a long time ago...

"Never let what people say get to you girl, for you are the one who knows what you are doing. So even if people tell you that it is a huge mistake giving up mass com, do not let it get to you! You are stronger than you think."

2008-10-28T01:48:00.003+08:00

'(EXTREMELY LONG ENTRY COS I HAD A WONDERFUL/EVENTFUL WEEKEND!)

The long weekend was so fantastic.
I nearly cried when it's gone.
Just kidding.

Another 2 more weeks to exams.
:(
I am trying my best to study my Geog.
Alot of people have been asking me why am i always whining about Geog.
Well, not that i love to whine.
But seriously, i am really behind in the class.

Firstly, i stopped taking Geog in Sec 2.
And now we are covering stuff done at Alevels.
So 95% of the people in my geog class came from JC.
So all this is revision to them while they are alien language to me.
Even my sec 3 students know more about plate tectonics that i do...

At most times, my lectures are just recap for them.
There's not really any teaching involved, more of revision.
But if dunno anything, how to revise!?
Basically what has been covered in 2 years in the Alvls syllabus,
i am doing it in 4 months. It's a mad rush really.
My friends told me...
They can take 3 months to learn about say... 'Atmospheric Conditions'
But we finished that in 2 hours.

So yes, i certainly have alot of catching up to do.
So every week, before lecture...
I make sure it's a must for me to print my notes and go thru them.
And to read the textbooks.
And it doesnt help that there is alot of understanding behind it.
Sometimes i regret not taking history cos at least it's pure memorising.
And i was a history student after all.

And this coming exams is really daunting.
I havent sat for so many papers (4) since 2006.
I cant remember how it is like to sit in an examination room and know that your life depends on that 3 hours. Or rather 60% of my life.
So yes, i am really feeling quite nervous and stressed out about Geog and my exams.

But it's okay, i really do think the geog content is interesting.
And i just need to buck up!
I printed the past 5 years exam papers to practise the essay questions.
I may not know everything, but i am definately going to try my best.

It's not the end till i give up!
:)

Well, enough about some sad stuff.
Let's talk about my fantastic weekend!
So much things happened, met up with so many old friends, did some visiting...
But shall blog the key 2 events.
=DDD

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My first Hen's party.
And after this, i am convinced never to throw or go for one.
The things the poor bride-to-be have to do!
We made a pact to make the pictures private so i cant post too much.
Hehe.

Nevertheless, congrats Inda dear.
:)
See you soon on your AD.
And of course, the sisters will be down in full force.

So this got the girls talking about our husbands and kids again.
Seriously, we are sooo different from the music people!
All of us cant wait to get married, give birth and settle down.

When i told Noella that, she laughed and laughed.
Apparently, for the music people...
They dun ever talk about guys, bf, husbands or anything family related.
In fact, their dreams are to be HOD, open a music school, principals..
Totally different! REALLY!!!

So anyway, here are some photos.
So we gathered at the top of Swissotel.
We had a fantastic dinner.
The bill came up to nearly $400, but it was so awesome, it was worth it.

I miss them so so much!

Now now, this isnt Gajae being naughty or whatsoever.
But well, something spilled.
And she was trying to help her clean up.
And of course, making it worst.
HAHA.

Hello Sister!

We had such a fun ~~naughty~~ time really.
From this, i am determine never never to have my hens party.
We're just gonna have a dinner, that's all. Haha.

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Great Eastern 10k Run

So the 5 of us met again on Sunday for the run.
As for me, my poor ~~flabby~~ thighs were screaming in pain cos on thu and sun i did 3km.
And i guess i didnt stretch enough.
And i havent been running in a long time, or at least since school started.

Fangjie and SJ decided to abandon us to run. HAHA.
Noella, me and manman ran and walked.
And took load of photos!
Haha.

Noella and I did alot of star jumps which made all 3 of us roll all over the floor laughing.
We couldnt stop ooohhing and ahhhing when we saw identified buildings.
We ran on the roads used for the F1 race.
We kissed the ground Lewis Hamilton was on.
Alonso too if we were lucky.
It's was terribly fun.

Everyone at the baggage counter were staring at us.

Super nice shot! Love it!

I love this shot too.
I was the only mad person who didnt tie my hair for the run.
I still need to look glam when running please!
HAHAHAHA.

Another one of my favourite photos!
When i saw the skid marks, i went all excited.
Noella went hyperventilating.
And so it became the 'we ran on the same grounds that Lewis Hamilton was on"

The both of us knew nuts about F1.
Well, at least i dont.

And here are some more jump shots!

The 5 of us.

And no, Fang jie, i am not into running.

I just love the excitment of running on roads with friends. I am never gonna be one of those running for miles and miles. I think anything more than 10km is gonna be damaging on the knees. After all, you might be young. But who knows what will happen to your knees years later? I have many friends and people i know who have knee problems including my own brother who once had to go for surgery cos he played too much soccer. Run just to keep fit is fine. If you need to run 42km to keep fit, then i guess there's something severly wrong with your diet. I just think running helps me to clear my mind and it's a ton loads of fun when i run with my friends.

Well, that's just my opinion anyway.

I love my class girls and i miss them so so so much.

I watched High School Musical 3 (HSM), Graduation.
No worries Sindhu, i will watch it again with you.

I LOVE IT SO MUCH.

A bit silly at times, but love the dance scenes soooo much.

Hard work cheographing all that.

And i cried at the end.
It's such a sweet love story la.
Young innocent love.

Well, it just reminded me of my own graduation earlier this year.
And also my upcoming one 2.5 years later.

(If i even graduate that is)

And when they started playing my favourite song from HSM...

"We're all in this together"

I started tearing again.

When i graduate this time...
I dont have anyone with me.

No one to share my joy with.

So i sit there in that huge auditorium waiting for the whole world to go up the stage all alone.

No one to clap, no one to cheer for me.

Even if the audience do, they're prob strangers and i have no idea who they are.
Who do i share my joy with?

Perhaps maybe my invited parents and my prof on stage.

And then when it's time to throw the hat (i cant remmeber the name for the thing!)

I am gonna throw it alone.

Tell me la...

Where is the joy in doing that ALONE?
I scream alone?
I hug myself?

I jump around celebrating myself?

I think i rather just collect the cert and give it a miss.

My greatest wish will be to have all my friends attending my graduation ceremony.
But of course, that is beyond impossible.

I only have 2 invitations.
I know they will be happy for me and will always encourage and support me all the way.

They are so awesome in doing that, trust me.

But it's really different with having them really being with me.

I think SJ, if you read this, and put yourself in my shoes, you know what i mean la.

Besides, at that point, prob half my clique would be in UQ.

I will prob fly there and celebrate it with them! YAYNESS!

Haha.

But with that said, i cant wait to graduate!!!

~~We're in this together~~

Happy Deepavali all!

"If you think you can, you can."
"Even an ikan bilis can be a dolphin"

2008-10-23T15:55:00.003+08:00

Okay, i know i have been gone from this space in a while.
And it certainly feels great to be back here typing.
Cos this means, i have some spare time! :)

So much has happened within the last few days/weeks.
And finally, i can tell myself that everything will end in 3 weeks time.
2 more assignments, 2 tutorials and 4 papers to go before the end of semester.
And the thought is beyond scary.
I dont even have time to study!
Esp Geog which is really a killer to me.

Anyway, enough about work.
So i managed to find time to 2 of my good friends' 21st celebration.
Awesome-ness.

The theme of one of the party is "Back to School."
And yes, i had to dig out my school uniform from a million years ago!
:)

Ta-da!!!

Initially, I wanted to come dress as a teacher.
But after a good 5 years of hiding underneath all my clothes, i decided to wear my uniform again!
And that infamous green skirt which we all hated then.
Haha.
But if i can, i definately want to go back to the good old days man.

I posted the photos on facebook and it generated soooo many comments.
Haha.
Everyone who commented said i look just like a student and just like the past.
I even wore my prefect's batch on the collar!
The only thing missing was the tie. But i really really couldnt find it anymore.
:(

And glad to say, i can still fit into the skirt, in fact it was quite loose i had to fold in once. Which of course was a cardinal sin in the past. Well, now as well since i still catch students who fold up their skirts.

And no, i wasnt the perfect student.
Not then, not now, not ever...

If i am a student now, i would prob be caught for

- wrong hair colour
- never tie hair
- too long fringe
- top too tucked out
- skirt folded in
- long fingernails
- wrong footwear (I was wearing heels)

HAHAHA.

But yes, i miss being a student in AI!
:)

2008-10-11T03:11:00.004+08:00

Thank you very much SJ for being that amazing friend that you are!
:)
I am so sorry you came all the way down and my plan didnt work.
hahaha.

And when you are busy working, i was SLEEPING away.
haha.

Wanna know how sleep deprived i am?
While studying today...
I fell asleep at a public place - NTU McDonalds.
So openly some more please.
I just used my bag as a pillow and laid across the seats and SLEPT for an hour!
I set my alarm but i didnt even hear it ring.
And SJ woke me up. (which of course i went back to sleep again. Haha)
That is how tired i am.

Oh my god.
Weekends are here.
But i have mighty loads to do.

:(

2008-10-05T23:26:00.000+08:00

I really have no time at all.
School is ending in 6 weeks time.

It is a rush getting assignments done and studying for exams.
Besides, nothing exciting in my life right now.

Shall be on hiatus!

2008-09-26T05:07:00.002+08:00

Finally caught Mamma Mia today!
It is awesome!!!
But then again , i am very biased when it comes to musicals.
I love them.
I love the songs, i love the dances, i love the whole drama...
So this is no exception.

Esp the songs!!!

I cried when her mum was in her room before the wedding.
But really, can you imagine the day you grow up and get married,
your mum is in there helping you out with your dress and make up.
And that is when you're finally growing up and leaving home.
Very sad leh.
Not sad meh?
Somemore she's so close to her mum!

It is so awesome that i feel like watching it again.
Though i agree that Hairspray is a tab weenie nicer than Mamma Mia,
but the songs from Abba are still the best.
Esp since i grew up listening to them.

Have i shown you how much CDs my dad has in the store room?
Ohmygod.
I think he has like thousands of old records/CDs in his collection.
Took this photo quite a while back already.

Imagine my dad has like 3 other shelves just like this as well.
Hahaha.
He tried to upload everything but forget it. It is just too much.

And of course, that's how my love for Celine Dion and evergreen hits came about.
The good old days...
They have wonderful hits!
So yup, i am an oldie at heart. I love oldies.
Haha.
So yes, i am a big fan of Abba too!
So please dun laugh at me when i listen to Gold 90fm or Class 95.

But hey!
I listen to new songs too okay!
My current ringtone is Always Be My Baby - David Cook.
I tried using I'm Yours - Jason Marz
But it is too soft.
Hahaha.

So anyway.
Back to Mamma Mia.
Such awesome awesome song.
And i love the girl's voice too!
So sweet!

Some of my favourite scenes below...

First row: When Donna friends visited her and they were partying, that tender mother-daughter moment, and funny Pierce Brosnan singing...

Second row: Love the three of them together! So wacky!, i was thinking if 20 years down the roads will my gfs and i be just like them as well, the three potential fathers.

Thrid row: Her hubby-to-be named Sky, daddy's girl moment, sussing out her true dad.

I really love the woman on the left.
She is soooo funny!
Look at her eyeballs in the lower half of te photo.
So funny! (and scary too)

And that above is Sky.
Quite hot right?!
But a bit too skinny.

Saw the trailers for High School Musical 3.
I cant wait to watch it too!
ZAC ZAC ZAC!

Oh yes, i did some survey at Facebook.
"Which HSM star are you?"
And guess what?
I am Sharpay!
HAHAHAHAHA.

Such a sweet simple wedding.
But i love the ending!
Happily ever after!

=DDD

Amanda and I at Esprit.
Seriously, whenever i am with her i lose things la!
Haha.
I lose my laptop when i am with her...
I lose my key when i am with her...
But just as long as i dun my friendship with her, i am fine!
:)

Sigh.
I may have bad days...
But thank you for being with me and making it much better!

So that's the end of my week long break.
Not exactly a break if you ask me.
But i am glad i covered and did quite a bit.

So yes, another 7 more weeks before the start of exams!
I am panicking!
All those taking exams, let's study hard together!
:)

2008-09-21T09:03:00.003+08:00

Do any of you remember watching this?
Hehe.

This was the HOTTEST show back then when i was still in secondary school.
And that's like a good 6-7 years ago...

And now... I cant believe that i am re-watching this!!!
And falling in love with it all over again!
HAHAHAHHA

Ohmygod.
It really has been so so so long ago!
But watching this, really bought back loads of memories.
Seriously, so sweet man.

If you look carefully, in some scenes, they were still using
Nokia 8250 handphones!
HAHAHA.
Back then, it was the first range of Nokia phones and the coolest item for EVERYONE.

I dare say that 90% of girls my age group would have watched and fell in love with this show.
Even my brothers were watching back then please!
And of course, this show was the one that made F4 so famous.
Of course, these days...
No one cares about F4 already.

Who cares about Jerry Yen when you have Wu Zhun right?
Haha.

But really, after watching this...
How can anyone not fall in love with it?!
Super romantic, super sweet la.

I used to idolise Dao Ming Si (aka Jerry Yan) back then.
I still think he's damn sweet, super heroic, super macho.
But he's also very arrogant and obnoxious.
But still very handsome of course.

Sigh, he has the ugliest hair.
But... Still so handsome...

My new love now is Huaza Lei! (Vic Zhou.)
Such a sweet, sensitive, pretty boy.
He's really a pretty boy!

Oh man...
I am so gonna make my bf/husband sit thru and watch this show together.
HAHAHAHAHA.
So sweet la.

And my friend, Lendl, used to be soooooo irritated with F4 and would seriously annoy us.
He still does, but he's worst in the past.
And would always say that Paul is a loser cos his email is paul_f4@.......
HAHAHAHHAA.

And he called Paul a sissy if he doesnt change his email.
So much so that he even created another email acct for paul to use.
But of course, paul refused.
HAHA.
That's my paul.
Never giving in to LENDL!

And later, i am gonna meet the whole gang again.
Cant wait to start gushing to Eunice about F4 again.
Back like the old days...
:)

So i am going to devote only Sunday morning to watching them.
Cant let these 4 interfer with my life again.

Gonna get back to watching!

Trust me, youtube rocks to the max!

One of the sweetest episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPC4E3Hjbh4&feature=related

2008-09-17T01:05:00.001+08:00

In life, don’t expect anything from anyone.
Because expectation, when not fulfilled, gives you pain.
When you get something without expecting it,
It gives you pleasure.

2008-09-16T22:36:00.003+08:00

Read that AIG might be the next to go bust.
And Lehman Brothers have already gone bankrupt.

Wow, you can never predict what is going to happen in the business world.

One day you might be top.
The next day, you might be nothing.

I certainly hope AIG wont go bust though.
That's the only place i will ever buy my insurance!
Hahahaha.

I wonder what's going to happen next.
It is certainly very very scary.
I see an economic crisis happening soon!

**** ****
I just have just said yes when the doctor wanted to give me 2 days MC.
Haha.

Woke up just now and felt as if the world was spinning and spinning.
Very very horrifying thought.
Was chatting with Amanda.
My first aid expert.
Anything wrong, go to amanda!
See what she says!

She said it's normal.
She also have before.
Okay lor...
Shall deal with the spinning later.
-_-"'

2008-09-16T19:43:00.001+08:00

Officially sick.
With a fever and terrible headache.
My first MC of the year!!!
(yes year, never took any mc so far before.)
Be it for school, work, play or whatsoever.

ETA: Just came back from the doctor!
Whoa, the last time i took an MC was exactly a year ago in sept 2007
when i sprained my ankle!

So proud of meself.
hehe.

2008-09-16T01:06:00.002+08:00

I havent been blogging much over here cos i havent had time.

I have a test tomorrow.
And i really want to do well for it, so i have been studying very hard.
Moreover, i really love this module alot and i do enjoy reading the textbook!

I am striving for an A in this module and i am quite scared that i cant get it cos i have no idea how and what will will be tested!
Anything and everything can come out!
So i am going to prepare myself and study everything.
My friend called me a geek, but aiya...
Whatever la.
At long as i get my grades, i don't care what you call me!

So here's some evidence of me studying and looking normal and ugly.
Haha.
And i have a new pimple on my forehead!
It's okay, it means i am still young anyway.

I really really love reading the textbook very much. One of the most interesting textbooks i've read by far. Certainly better than any of my geography textbooks! Haha. Since i stay in hall, my laptop is always on 24/7. It is my only connection to the outside world and to my family/friends. Chat with me on webcam if you have the time! :) On the right, are self-made notes and interesting points from the textbook.

I dun usually use yellow highlighter cos i HATE yellow. I rather use orange or blue. But i have like sooo many yellow highlighters, so might as well just use them la! And on the margins are quick summarised important notes on what i have just read.

I like to wear a hairband when i am doing work. Though it leaves an ugly mark on the hair after that. Haha.

I just love wearing my old camp/school shirts!

Which reminds me, i was so excited when i saw someone in geog lecture wearing the green collared shirt, one of my most most beloved shirts. And collared was for the orientation leaders so i was quite excited at meeting him! But it turned out that, he wasnt from TP, let alone ASc. He just happened to found the shirt lying somewhere. So sad!

I really miss my days in TP alot!

So yes, i am a good student.
HAHA.
:)

Replies to tags another time!

2008-09-09T19:16:00.003+08:00

Dear students,

If you are reading this, please stop complaining about your homework! Yours is nothing please. Haha. A few pages only...

Just to show you mine...

So please be happy and contended with what your teachers are giving you now! Haha. Wait till all of you grow up.... Hahaha.

Amirah, CS. You are supposed to be doing coursework in the comp lab! Not tag my blog please! Haha. And yes, all your fault. I am hooked to MadTV. But i have no time to watch la... :(

Hello to the other Miss Chin! :) Hang in there. 3 more days to the weekend!!! Haha. Must have something to look forward to in life! :)

2008-09-09T01:27:00.001+08:00

I wish i have more than

3600 seconds in an hour...
60 mins in an hour...
24 hours in a day..
12 months a year...

I wish i have more time!

And i know there's smth wrong with my blogskin. I will 'repair' it on wed/thu when i have the time! :)

2008-09-03T22:29:00.001+08:00

okayyy.

My handphone is giving me problems!
The keypad is not functioning and i am going MAD already.

I am so reliant on my phone, i feel so handicapped now!!!
HELP HELP HELP!

So yes, i am uncontactable.
Unless you call me.
So yes, if anything...

Just call please.
I can read your msg, but i cant reply.
I cant type numbers to call out.

I can only pick up calls and read msges.
Until this weekend i go home and go and service my phone.

So sad.
Buy me a new keypad please?
I cant bear to part with my phone!!!

2008-09-03T00:03:00.002+08:00

YUMMY YUM YUM!

I LOVE CHICKEN WINGS!!!

Okay.
I know i shouldnt be eaten such oily food when i am sick.

But how can you say no to chicken wings?!

Moreover, specially delivered for me too.

Super yummy, super sweet!

After taking my panadol extra.

I went to take a nap.

Confirm plus chop got fever already.
So sian.

So yes, i woke up with a shock when YOU called.

Told me YOU were outside my room.
Went out to meet YOU.
With my cannot-make-it just wake up look

Bedroom hair was like a mushroom

Eyes are like small and lined.

I hope i didnt have drool along my chin

HAHAHA.

And when i went out

YOU gave me chicken wings and green bean soup.

Was so shocked.
Didnt have the heart to tell YOU that actually...

I HATE GREEN BEAN SOUP.

But it's okay.
I will slowly slowly finish up the whole thing since i will be awake the entire night after the sleep.

Thank YOU very much for your kind effort.

Now i have energy to last thru the night and to do my work!
:)

And pls send my condolences to your friend.

Thank YOU!

Thank YOU!!!

Hui Jing is really blessed to have great friends who takes good care of her. :)

2008-09-02T02:30:00.002+08:00

I seriously love the module i am taking now...
Resource Management.

I have like a ton of assignments to finish. And i have to read the textbook. But i really do enjoy reading the textbook. I can get sooo occupied reading that i neglect my assignments! That is how captivating the textbook is! And now i am so dead cos i really have to do my tutorial but i still want to read my text. Lol. The title of the book is "Resource Mngt for Individuals & Families" by Elizabeth Goldsmith.

Just to share smth interesting taken from the textbook...

"Looks have nothing to do with good marriages or life satisfaction. It turns out that a genuinely smiling woman was simply more likely to be well-wed and happy (Seligman, 2002)"

How i wish i have more time to continue reading the TB and not do my assignments! Haha. Shhhh... If my lecturer finds out, i will get scolded.

But really, i think this is the first time i am so engrossed in a textbook. How i wish i can say the same for my geog textbooks too! Haha. I am thinking of getting my own copy cos i want to highlight some paragraphs but i cant cos it's not mine! If you are free, try reading it! :)

2008-09-01T18:30:00.001+08:00

I miss Bangkok.
I miss the shopping...
I miss the eating...
I miss catching movies in luxury seats...

I miss everything about Bangkok!

I want to go back but my mum says it's too dangerous due to all that political unrest.
:(

2008-08-29T14:48:00.002+08:00

VERY VERY FUNNY.

Let's watch Obama Mambo!

Click HERE!

And this is one of my favourite song!
Thank you for sharing with me.

Put a smile on my face.
:)

This wed, mambo-ing with

2008-08-29T14:40:00.002+08:00

Super Quick Entry

1) I am soooo addicted to this song.

I'm Yours by Jason Mraz.

I think that is one of the sweetest thing a couple can say to each other. Anyway, i am so hooked onto this song because mickey and the rest of the diploma students have been staying back and helping me with the learning fest. And this song is always on repeat mode! And today at some dumb awards ceremony, this wonderful band was playing this song and everyone was singing along to it. Dr Mok was DANCING to it. I was shocked.

2) Why is my email always bursting?

Seriously, 218 emails in my inbox. 247 in my junkbox. Oh my god. Just because i didnt check for one night. Seriously, it's not that i dun filter my email. It's already on the highest security already. And thankfully all junk mails remain in junk mail. But still, 218. Can you imagine if i have my edumail? Seriously...

3) Today i had my last human geog with this teacher. She's so nice la. Can she stay? I dun want that other tutor. I cant learn anything from him cos I have no idea what he is saying at all. :(

So basically, for today's lesson. We discussed about maps. We were supposed to drop a map of our neighbourhood. Let me just say first... Mine is very cmi. I did it in like 5 mins. I know i know, lazy la. Haha. As i sat there and listened to everyone as they talk abt their neighbourhood, it really tells alot about the person drawing it!

I know the map is ugly. But seriously, i couldnt be bothered to do la. Haha. And i know some of the places are wrong. But please forgive me. All of you know what a direction idiot i am. So please please spare me.

And i happen to find out that my classmate, Nik lives in the block beside me. IT was really funny how we found out. Haha.

I didnt even realise this until my classmates pointed it out to me. All my landmarks around my neighbourhood seems to be schools schools and only schools! I didnt even draw the HUGE macs where i had my bday party. Or anywhere else.

SO FUNNY LA. Then the tutor was saying, we draw the things that we frequent or have meaning to us. Haha. So one of the girls sitting on my table said

"Wah, i think you mapping out which schools your kids can go to."

HAHAHHA. Very very very funny. I felt so guilty laughing in her class.

Alright, off to bed i go!

More about learning fest once i uploaded the photos!
:)

2008-08-24T23:12:00.000+08:00

I am so so so busy.

:(

2008-08-20T19:54:00.004+08:00

6 feelings before i ~~hide in a corner and cry~~ sleep

HUIJING IS FEELING IRRITATED
1) I hate hate hate people taking me for granted. Only coming to me when they need things but then all these days/weeks/month i am completely invisible to the person. Ya, i know i will always be here for you. But that doesnt mean you dun contact me for like 3 months and then suddenly appear asking me to help you out with something. Bullshit friend la you.

HUIJING IS FEELING LOST
I feel so lost and i am trying to search my way out. I DLed my online assignments for e-learning and was super damn bloody lost. I think the whole exercise is actually quite simple but the thing is i dunno if i am on the right track and it sucks that there is no one i can ask except my lecturers. Don't even get me started on my geog assignments. WORST THAN EVER. I miss my classgirls so so so much. More about that later.

HUI JING IS FEELING BREATHLESS
I am trying very hard to catch up with geog. As i have mentioned earlier, i am on a super duper crash course. Apparently what is covered during lectures is done at the A'Levels standard. So things that are studied and learnt in 2 years (or maybe 1.5 years) i am learning them in 3 months. Thank god it's geog. I cant imagine how i would have died if i have taken a science module. Haha. Though i still love biology more than geog.

HUIJING IS FEELING DISCIPLINED!
I came up with a timetable and i am gonna try to stick to it. It wont be that easy because there are so many unexpected things coming up. I really do wish to read everything but i really dun have the energy and time once i am back in hall. Sigh sigh sigh. But i must because i cannot afford to fail and i need to keep my grades up. Kelvin was telling me being the only student is good cos there is no benchmark. But then again, because i am the only student, there are also much higher expectations. And i know i am already starting to destroy that high expectation of me. And if you dun know me by now, i absolutely hate disappointing people. Yes, you might say i should nt do it for anyone but myself. But then again, the feeling of disappointing people sucks.

HUIJING IS FEELING DISTANT FROM EVERYTHING/EVERYONE
My class girls and I have a email support system where we constantly keep in touch by mass emailing. It actually started wayyyy back when we were in NIE and discussing about FCS stuff. And then it continued all the way thru practicum and then even now after graduation. Although the emails have decreased along the way, but i am glad it's still regular. At least there's still updates everyday. Haha. But now, everyone is discussing about the courses that they will be attending and the competitions and stuff. And i cant help but feel very very sad and alone. How i wish i can join them for courses and such. Next time when i graduate (if i do) they wont be attending the same courses as me already. And then i will be alone... Sigh sigh sigh. Such a lonely route.

Today the diploma girls, SF and me were chatting in the foods lab. Though i had a good time chatting with them... But still, it's different la. But i still appreciate them chatting and talking to me. :)

HUIJING IS FEELING PERPLEXED.
My lecturers are very very funny people. Keep trying to pair me up with different people. HAHAHA. I think they are afraid that i cannot get married. Hahaha. One wanted to introduce this guy who drives a LEXUS and set up his own company... Another wanted to introduce her very goog-nice ex-student of hers who is the TOP student in his course. [Wah, so stress leh. TOP STUDENT. And Hui Jing here is a LOUSY student. haha]. He used to drive a bike thinking that girls will think that he's cool and go out with him. Then he upgraded to a car thinking that more will FLOCK to him. But apparently, FAILED! HAHAHHA. I am so bad. But very funny. We cannot be tgr. Cos his ex-gf's name is also HUI JING!!! Hahahaha.

But no la, i have no time for romance. Unless the guy is like Prince William, otherwise i dun think i want to fall in love anytime soon. I need to fall in love with my books and geography remember? Haha. But yes, my lecturers are very funny people.

This friday i am gonna catch the fireworks competition by French and Italy. Jack already got the tickets. Though i rather meet my classgirls after their workshop, i should oblige him because i promised him a long time back. But tht still doesnt change things. Let's just hope i can control temper and it wont be so awkward between us.

ALRIGHT!!! I need to go and get dinner! :) I am meeting manman tmr! YAYNESS! =DDD
Thank you very much SJ for the emails. You know what i mean. I relaly really appreciate it! :)

2008-08-19T23:39:00.001+08:00

Do-do you got a first aid kit handy
Do-do you know how to patch up a
wound
Tell me, are you patient, understanding?
Cause I might need some time to clear the hole in my heart and I
I've tried every remedy and nothing seems to work for me

I just heard this song on 987 and i couldnt help but burst out laughing.

No thanks to RAHMAT!!!

2008-08-17T20:00:00.003+08:00

OMG OMG OMG.

I just spent bought something online. And being the stupid stupid me. I didnt read carefully and do my research. I saw the word free shipping and decided to just buy it. But in the end, i found out that it's only free shipping to US! And to fly back to sg, need another S$100... PERFECT.

Hehehe.

Buttttt... At least i really like the stuff that i got! Let's hope the quality turn out nice as well!

Coach is having 25% storewide sale in US! Why not in SINGAPORE?!
:(

2008-08-16T16:17:00.005+08:00

Quick update.

1) Sentosa plan was ruined for me. It was raining so so so heavily in the North. And assumed that it's cancelled. But when i msged them at like 1pm, found out that it's bright and very sunny over there. Wasted. :( But never mind. 2 week later!! :)

2) Yilin's bday is coming!! The few of us are going out to have a mini celebration later i think. Waiting for Paul to confirm. It has been a good 8 years ago since we first met. :)

3) Singapore finally won the match against S.Koreans. Hmmmm. Maybe i am not too overly excited that they won... Now, dun get my wrong. I am HAPPY that they won S.Korean, but i am NOT PROUD of the win. There is a difference between BEING HAPPY and BEING PROUD of it.

We used to train with the National Team back then when i was still in Air Rifle. So i know the amount of hours and trainings they put in just for a competition. And moreover in 2004 when the medal slipped out of their hands, this would mean even more to them. So i am very happy and glad that their hard word has finally paid off and is recognised. Who likes to see so much hard work but in but no rewards? But the thing is, i am not terribly proud of it.

And i have to give them credit. The match was very well played and it was definately filled with loads of "ooohhsss" and "ahhhhhss". Feng Tian Wei did an excellent job IMO. I think they just stop using Li Jiawei and co. They should change it to Feng Tian Wei and co instead. Haha. The last set was freaking awesome. I have to say the S.Koreans played extremely well too! Great defense. But yes, totally in awe with Feng Tian Wei. She is so so so fantastic!

So yes, as i was saying. I am happy that they won. But i am not proud of it. The finals are held tomorrow.

So come Sunday... Is it China Vs Singapore or China vs China? Perhaps this sunday the match is, China Team A vs China Team B. So proud to be a SINGAPOREAN eh? I think i am more proud of China for having such wonderful athletes. Well, I would proud if it's our own blood taking the champions. Even if it's takes another 48 years... At least we can say, IT'S OURS, WE OWN IT.

It's like during an exam, you asked one of your friend who is smart to do the exam for you. You paid money and bought him over (Read: Bribe). In order to give him a condusive place to study, you offer him your house where good food and people are there to wait on him. And your family treat him as a member of the family (Read: Grant citizenship). And then you supply him with books and stuff to read up on the subject to get ready for the exam (Read: Train) and then on the actual day of the exam, he represents you and takes the exam (Read: Competition). And eventually when the results are out, you scored a Distinction. YAY!

Yes, i might be happy that i scored a distinction! Cos that would mean
that i have all the GLORY and FAME. And i dun have to waste another year taking it if i have failed the exam. But then again, deep down inside. What is there to be proud of you tell me? I didnt do the exam myself. I didnt work hard for it. So what if there is fame and glory? Just goes to show how superficial i am isn't it? It is not ethical at all. Where is that intergrity? Similar to cheating? No leh. My friend also agreed to help out what. I just gave him an opportunity to show ~~his talent~~ how smart he is.

For now, i am sure the finals will be an exciting match to catch. It's either Silver or Gold for us. So the girls definately would be standing at the podium. If we get Gold, I pray and pray that they even know the words to the National Anthem.

Let me say this once again. I am not saying that they should not be given credit for doing a good job. In fact, i think they should. If i am not wrong, a Silver at the HOLIMPIGS level is rewarded with $500 000 and a Gold with $1 million. Go ahead and let them have it. For all their trainings and time spent on the spot... For all the sacrifices, they do deserve it. I feel happy for them but i do not feel proud of the win. I am not contradicting myself. Both feelings are very different. Dun make me quote the dictionary!

The finals will be shown on Sunday 7.30pm. Same time as The National Day Rally. Haha. I dun think ~~anyone~~ most would be watching the National Day Rally even though it concerns our future. The finals is going to be sooo sooo exciting!

PS: Did you know that Li Jia Wei shares the same birthday as Singapore? :) On the 9th of August.

ETA: Hahahhaa. After this blog entry, i was chatting with a friend, Lydia. LMAO!!!

Lydia: "Since we have NO sporting talent, we should buy gymnasts from US, buy swimmers from Australia or US, buy athletes from Jamaica. Heck, we should just buy over all the Chinese athletes! Then we can be #1 on the medal tally board. And be proud that they are representing Singapore! Please buy Michael Phelps!
HE's hot!"

Source: http://www.timalanstudios.com/images/phelps.jpg

Me: Who says dun have? Got what... Tao Li lor...

LMAO LMAO LMAO!!!

2008-08-16T01:45:00.019+08:00

July 26th 2008... A day to remember...

I know this entry is like almost a month late... But still, better than never!!! Hahaha.

So yes, 26th July. My 21st Birthday.

The whole day was a mad rush really. So let me slowly pen down what happened.

So let me just do a quick review. No pictures of the food cos i think it is very rude to use the digicam or phone at the dining table.

There wasnt a huge spread of food as compared to Sakura, but the standard there is definately much better. Service was impeccable. The staff were fantastic. From the reception to the chef... They were commendable.

Loved the roast beef and pork most. Esp the beef! Sooo yummlicious. Cheese spread was there too. Dad and bros were enjoying the high life savouring it. Sorry, i just cant take cheese. I nearly vomitted when my lil bro asked me to try. Hahaha.

Free flow of wine and drinks as well. From soft drinks to fruit juices, they had an extensive range of stuff. Elder bro was a pro at drinks. Made him pour me a cup. Goes to show what he does in his free time eh? Hahaha.

Most impressive was the dessert. So many types of cakes there. A good choice of at least 10 types and various desserts like cream brulee, bread & butter pudding, vanilla something something. Haha. Best there was their Tiramisu. THE BEST I HAVE EVER TASTED. Elder bro couldnt stop eating. Hahaha.

So, pictures to end the this post.

My bday lunch with my family at Marriott Hotel. I wanted to celebrate my bday with my family before i celebrating it with my friends. And instead of having it earlier, i chose to have in on my actual day though i know it would be a mad rush preparing for my McDonalds party in the evening.

My Youngest Brother and Me.

Jiejie is very sorry for leaving you at home alone and staying in hostel! But school is very far and jiejie dun like to wake up early. Hehe. But since our schools are in the west, jiejie make it up to you by having dinner with you occasionally okay? Haha.

My Younger Brother and Me.

This bro of mine very handsome right? Hahaha. Or at least many people have told me so. He has nice double eyelids, and cute dimples! Hahaha. To those of you who want to ask, yes... He was from AI as well. I think this photo of him is very handsome! Haha. :)

Do you know that his childhood dream was to sell Ice Kachang? Hahahha. Cos he used to LOVE Ice Kachang alot when he was young. Shhhhh... I think he will absolutely kill me if he sees this here. Haha.

This photo has a funny story to it. The one on the left is my elder brother (EB) and the one on the right is my youngest brother (YestB). And yes, they do serve Milo and Pepsi. As mentioned, they have an extensive range of drinks! Haha.

So anyway, when EB was getting drinks at the other end of the hotel, i told my brothers to just look towards his direction and laugh. And I am sure he will be curious and ask why. Very hard for me to explain la. And it's 4.30am now. Not in the mood for long explanations.

Basically, in that photo my EB was trying to force my YestB to tell him what we were discussing about him. So paranoid. In actual fact, we really didnt say or gossip anything! Hahaha. All we did was just look towards his direction and laugh. Hahaha.

My birthday cake was the highlight. THE YUMMIEST CAKE EVER. I never tasted such a yummy cake before. Seriously, it was really really good. I am gonna recommend this cake to anyone who asks me for suggestion. Surprisingly, it wasnt from some upscale place like Cadele or The Pattisier (some famous cake shops in Singapore). It was from sweet Secrets! I absolutely love love love the cake very much!

Unfortunately, all of us were too full to enjoy it. But by the next day, it was gone! The company was awesome of course. My family! My parents and my brothers. As irritating as they can be, i love them! Well, i have no choice right? It's the only one i've got! Hahahaha.

Birthday girl with the yummy cake. Love my hair on that day. Thank god it was a good hair day!! Haha. Oops, did that sound quite bimbo again?

My family and me.

Notice the clothes we're wearing? Hahaha.

Such a conspiracy.

I had to wear PINK for my party later on.

My brothers are all wearing black.

My parents are wearing GREEN with STRIPES.

Hahahaha.

Love this photo alot. But love the people inside it more. :)

Love this other photo too. I have no idea what my younger brother and I were doing,
But if i remember correctly, it's meant to be a 'WOW' expression. Haha.

Beauty and the Beasts.
haha.

I really love the photo above of my brothers and me as well. I think it is very very nice! I want to print 2 copies of 2R sizes and give my parents to put in their wallet/purse. Hahaha.
Enjoy the rest of the photos! :)

My nickname, Swine, came from him. Hahahhaha. Hey, that's for him to call. And also my close gfs. The rest of you, go find another nickname! Haha.

My elder brother and me.

Hahaha. This is a nice photo. I like it alot too. Out of all my brothers, i am prob the least close to him. So i was quite shock when he suggested taking a silly candid photo. Hahaha. Though not so candid cos it's so obvious we were posting with it. Hahaha. Ya, we're greedy hungry monsters.

We happen to share a few mutual friends. Shariza and Sameer. Haha. The world is indeed very very small!

A proper nice one.

Okay, i know i said it once. But i love love love my hair! So nice la! Hahaha. I love the colour, i love the shine, i love how it parts, i love how it falls so naturally and beautifully on my shoulders... Hahaha.

My mummy and Me!

Their only daughter. So yeah, you can say that they are ~~extremely~~ quite protective of me. Hahaha. Love love love the hair.

Daddy's Little Girl.

On the stroke of midnight of my birthday, he gave me an angpow and said that no matter how old i am, i'll always be his little girl. Haha.

My younger brother and me.

Don't you think he looks very cheeky in this photo? Actually i think he has a cheeky grin naturally. Haha. Next year, it will be his turn to turn 21.

So alright, one last collage before i head off to bed.

So after lunch was a mad dash to get my party preparation done. Rushed to bugis to get the balloons and then to macs straight. Didnt even bother to bathe or change despite planning to earlier.Wel, that's another album and another story altogether! :)

And trust me, for that entry... I am sure it's gonna take a long long time. :)

PS: This is prob the first time i am blogging about my family whether it's here or at abrokenwing. I have always refrained from blogging about my family because i like to keep that part private. And it's something very personal to me. So yup, this is the one and only entry on my family. :)

Good night! :)

2008-08-15T17:30:00.000+08:00

As of 5.30pm, Singapore is in the lead against S.koreans!

OMG OMG OMG.

We might have a shot at that silver medal!!!

Hahaha.

But i have no choice but to leave now cos i am sooooo late already la!!

2008-08-15T14:56:00.002+08:00

Retail therapy rocks my socks!

Even if i cant go out and shop at the brick and mortar stores, online shopping is a wonderful healer to the soul. Haha.

So my latest online purchase is....

MY MOBTV SUBSCRIPTION!!!

For a freaking 6 months instead of 3 months. Haha.
Sharing it with my sister, xinxin! =DDD

SO HAPPY AND EXCITED!
Now i can catch up and watch all my favourite shows!
Like FIRST CLASS.
:)

BUT BUT BUT

There is something wrong with my laptop and the system compatibility! I cant seem to watch the videos after downloading it. Emailing mobtv for help isnt exactly working out cos i still get that error despite following their instructions.

Sigh sigh sigh.

How i wish xinxin is here to help me rectify the problem! Oh well, maybe over this weekend, i shall ask some of the IT experts to help me out! Please please okay? I need my mob tv!

2008-08-14T22:14:00.004+08:00

I AM SO ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED BY SOME PEOPLE.

I HATE PEOPLE SNOOPING AROUND IN MY LIFE.
Checking up on me...

That is the lowest form a friend can do to another friend.

Checking up and reading my PRIVATE mails, my inbox msges, the msges i sent. Do you want my email password so that you can see what emails were exchanged?! You're only a friend. I cant imagine what kinda partner this person will be. 'I want to care more about you" is the excuse.

This person has no shame at all.

Dun bother to msg or call me. Dun bother to find out more about me. Dun bother to be my friend. Dun bother to do anything. Acquaintances, it shall be.

Only say hi or bye to me when you see me on the streets. Dun bother to talk or engage me in a conversation.

I HATE PEOPLE SNOOPING AROUND AND CHECKING UP ON ME.

And no, it is not that i have anything to hide. But please respect my privacy.

Thank you very very much.

I am fiercely protective of my private life. That is why abrokenwing is locked up and only invited readers are allowed in. And trust me, there is only 10 invited readers. I tell you the truth why i decided to continue on with this blog. It was only meant for me to track down my bday preparation. I didnt intent to continue blogging here. But everyone keeps asking me to invite them to read abw cos they wanna read my entries. So i decided to continue here to share my not so private thoughts as well. So yes, if u want to be invited in to read abw, then let me know. ABW has been with me for 4 years already, i am not ready to abandon it yet.

HOLIMPIGS

2008-08-14T16:58:00.008+08:00

So i havent had time to blog about the HOLIMPIGS (Olympics) yet. Well, firstly i dun get to watch it on the telly. Next, i am actually quite sick of seeing EVERY channel showing it. I mean, i dun even watch TV as it is already. So the little time that i actually sit in front of the box, give me something exciting and nice to watch please.

Ever since staying in hostel, i am very very out of touch with the outside world. Unlike staying at home, i have no newspaper to read here... No TV to watch the news.

The only thing i can do is either go online and read the news online (ST, CNA or Today) or listen to the short news brief on radio for like 5-10 minutes. And usually only the big stories are covered. And for someone like me who dun like to read off the screen, i cant manage reading online for like 5 mins before my eyes start to get hurt. And you know how paranoid about losing my perfect eyesight and wearing glasses. Haha.

So anyway, this piece of news caught my attention.

I am going to copy and paste the entire story here for those who are too lazy to click on the link and read. So please scroll down if you dun want to read. CLICK HERE FOR NEWS ARTICLE.

BEIJING - OLYMPIC organisers on Wednesday defended a decision to fake a key part of the Games opening ceremony, as China enforced a virtual media blackout on the lip-synching controversy.

Nine-year-old Lin Miaoke became a celebrity in China after she 'sang' a patriotic ballad in front of 91,000 people and a television audience of over one billion during last week's spectacular show.

But it later emerged the real voice belonged to chubby seven-year-old Yang Peiyi, who was deemed not attractive enough to go on stage, and that the switch was ordered by a politburo member of China's ruling Communist party.

Mr Wang Wei, vice-president of the Beijing Olympic organising committee, said an
artistic decision was made by the producers of the ceremony and that he did not
believe it was unethical.

'I do not see there is anything wrong with it,' he said.

International Olympic Committee executive director Gilbert Felli also defended the use of a more photogenic double, comparing it to an athlete taking part in Olympic qualification and then being dropped for the main event. 'You have to be sure that the performers and the song, it is at the highest level,' he told reporters.

(I am quit aghast at this statement! Like hellooo... If need to be at the highest level then you will get the original chubby 7 year old singer to sing in the first place right?!

Since like that, might as well replace a not so pretty/handsome athlete, but excellent in it's own field, to a chio supermodel to take part in the HOLIMPICS since it is supposed to be 'AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL'. )

Asked how Yang's parents would explain the decision to her, Felli added: 'That is what it is in sport, in life.' Photographs of Lin in a bright red party dress apparently singing the patriotic song 'Ode to the Motherland' were published in newspapers and on websites all over the world.

The official China Daily on Tuesday said 'songbird' Lin was on the way to becoming a major star, and it quoted her father as saying his daughter had become an international singing sensation. However the tributes stopped after Chen Qigang, the musical director of the opening ceremony, revealed in an interview that pigtailed Lin was only selected to appear because of her 'flawless' appearance and did not sing a note.

'The reason was for the national interest,' Mr Chen, a renowned composer and French citizen, said in an interview that briefly appeared on the Sina.com news website before it was apparently wiped.

'Lin Miaoke is excellent in those aspects. But in terms of voice, Yang Peiyi is perfect,' he said. Chinese newspapers and broadcasters made no reference to the two young girls on Wednesday.

References to the story were also blocked or deleted from the Internet.

Later in the day, the official Xinhua news agency put out a brief item on the official reaction to the issue, but it only appeared on the English-language service.

China's media is under the control of the central government, which also tightly polices the Internet and often deletes or blocks access to items considered unflattering to the country's leaders.

The song saga may have embarrassed the nation's top leaders after Chen also revealed the decision to switch the girls was made by a very senior official.
China's ministry of industry and information technology, which is in charge of the Internet in the country, declined to comment on the issue on Wednesday.

The opening ceremony directed by China's Oscar-nominated filmmaker Zhang Yimou and featuring more than 15,000 performers won high praise in China and overseas for its breadth, scope and flawless execution.

However criticism began to build after it emerged that another part of the opening ceremony had been faked. Supposedly live pictures of fireworks depicting footprints moving from central Beijing's Tiananmen Square to the Olympic stadium in the north of the capital were actually partly computer-generated or pre-recorded for TV, organisers have admitted. -- AFP

Hahahaha. Oh my god. This totally reminded me of the korean movie, 200 Pounds Beauty! My oh my, i thought it was just a movie. But i guess such things really happen in real life. That 9 year old girl, Lin Miaoke, ought to be ashamed of herself! But then again, i supposed she's too young to know better. Shame on you officials. BOO.

When i saw how awesome the opening ceremoney was, i actually felt proud to be a Chinese. But after this fiasco, i am -_-" . Whatever that expression means. My students always use that when they want to mean 'xia suay'. Haha.

*** ***
Next piece of news that is quite close to my heart is this...

Apparently, gluesniffing is making a come back to schools.

Quite close to my heart because

1) I am going to be a teacher (or perhaps i was a teacher)
2) My police inspector friend, Mat, caught 2 young boys sniffing glue.
3) My former school students were caught sniffing glue.

In fact, she was even interviewed in that article. Haha. So yes, what's so nice about sniffing glue!? I remember, it was such a big thing then in my school... All of us had to be extra vigilant and my poor CT has to literally stay in the art room incase kids come and steal paint to sniff sniff. And poor Elley. She has to stay all the way till 6-7pm as well to ensure that the kids are responsible in the art room.

So yes, i always tell my kids.

Why do you want to damage your body? If you love something, you will never anything bad to happen to it. Isn't it? You love your PSP so much, you wont intentionally drop it right and destroy it right? If you accidently drop it already, you feel heart pain. In fact, you even buy stuff like the hard plastic protector to cover your PSP. Buy that plastic thingy to cover the screen to prevent it from getting scratches... But that spongy thing to keep your PSP... Just so that it wont get hurt right?
All of you love your HPs so much. Cannot do away without it for a day... Not even a day. Even a few hours also cannot tahan already. After lesson, OR EVEN during lesson, take out and check for messages. Now, can you imagine if your beloved phone has scratches or if the keypad is spoilt? You will go crazy and mad right?!

So like what i am trying to say. If you love something, you will do all you can to protect it. You will let harm get into it's way. Like buying your protective covering for your PSP and even installing anti-virus software in your computer.

So the same thing, if you love yourself... You won't allow yourself to be 'damaged', 'scratched', 'hurt'. You will also do all you can to protect yourself. So i dun understand why is it you guys are doing things to hurt yourself.

HAHAHA. Ya la, i can see some of you going, "ya la, another piece of crap". Quite hard to type it down, but it makes more sense when i say it and introduce the whole thing as in like a proper lesson. That's why i actually enjoy teaching CME. Haha. When you knock sense into these kids and you see the light in the eye. And that 'A-ha!' moment.

I wanted to blog about this incident but i didnt. One of my last topic for CME was 'Caring for Yourself'. So at the end of the lesson, i gave the kids 10 mins to do their reflection to be submitted. And this girl actually wrote a 2-page long of her reflection on foolscap and handed in to me. I was so impressed. Cos, i only gave them 10 mins! And in the reflection she was telling me about how she used to cut herself when her dad passed away earlier this year etc etc. And blah blah blah.

And how she said she finally 'woke up' when i told them that "if they love themselves, they wont do things to harm their bodies". Haha. That was one of the highlight, most memorable and touching moment in my teaching career so far.

I was also quite scared and paranoid when i was reading the reflection. Afterall, i didnt expect this from her at all. Let alone a sec 2 kid. (Kids these days are really very different from my generation.) And thought that i should inform the form teacher. So i told her and she told me the girl is undergoing counselling and she would let the counsellor know.

As i mentioned, it was one of my last day of teaching. So i was busy marking everything to return back to the students. I wanted to photocopy and keep it but i totally forget. :( So now i can only blame myself for being so forgetful!

So just in case any of my students happen to read this blog, i like to goggle and look for my student's blog. Haha. It takes alot of courage to read about what the kids say about you. But aiya, like what i always tell them. I dun need you to be my friend. WHO WANTS TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOU ANYWAY! [Then they say Ms Chin very zhui.] Hahaha. And also my kapoh friends who help me to goggle and find out what the kids are saying about me. Haha.

A few printscreens i kept... I am only going to post the 2 nice ones. The lousy ones or those who are not happy with me, i also have. But no need to show la! hahaha. Slowly okay? One of the reason i came for the degree programme is to learn more and be a better teacher. :)

I miss teaching already. I miss my wonderful students!

*** ***
I just sent all my clothes for washing and hung them out to dry! Hahaha. After that, i will do some ironing and prepare for school tmr. :)

2008-08-14T02:29:00.002+08:00

'Tar!' 'Tar!' 'Tar!'

I made a 'tar!' today!

:)

Today reaffirms the fact that my greatest wish is to be a mother. I know there is alot alot alot of ~~shit~~ stuff that goes with taking care of kids... But i think my life will only be complete once i have a family.

*** ***
Life of a Student

(went home yesterday instead of staying in hall)

7.30-10am: Prepare for school, travelled to school.
10-2.30pm: Food prep module (cooking and theory)
2.30-4.30pm: Geog lecture (so so depressing)
4.30-5.30pm: Library (Printed notes, send emails to prof)
5.30-6.00pm: Food Science lab (supposed to have some briefing session for learning fest)
6.00-7.00pm: Bus tour (HAHA!)
7.00-7.15pm: Return to hall, buy dinner first, change
7.15-7.30pm: Jog round my area
7.30-8.30pm: Bathe, dinner
8.30-9.30pm: Nap (HAHA. Very tired la)
9.30-2.30am: Online/ Emo / read books

Oh my god. I really wasted 5 horus today!!! Actually plan to do my readings and my work! Plan what to read nice nice on my table already but spent the time chatting with my friends, emoing one corner. Decided to ditch my geog reading and read my own books instead. I need to do things i LOVE to perk me up after quite a depressing day you see (go read abw).

So yes, tmr i shall try to read at least 2 chaps of geog, 2 chaps of RSM, online learning.

If i dun finish, cannot go home ah!!!

2008-08-11T03:02:00.005+08:00

Okay...

So the long weekend is coming to an end.

I am so sad. It's back to school once again. And this time school is so gonna hit me straight in the face!

The weekend was totally busy busy busy for me.

Quick updates cos it's 3am now.

5 points

1) Botak jones with elder and little bro. Mum joined us later.

2) Watch The Mummy with MUMMY and little bro. THE MOVIE IS EXCITING! I quite like it really!!!

3) Seriously, not fated to watch The Dark Knight la. Have been wanting to watch but either no more seats or no suitable timing. Please please let me watch it before it ends it runs.

4) Grandma's 90th bday celebration at my grandma's place. =DDD Played with my little newphew. I swear i nearly died when he came and JUMPED onto me. SERIOUSLY. I told my brothers, when i have kids, they are so gonna help me take care man. I dun think i can deal with the SCREAMING, SHOUTING, SHRIEKING and RUNNING ABOUT. Why cant kids just keep quiet and look cute?! Seriously, my child will learn that "KIDS SHOULD BE SEEN AND NOT HEARD."

5) I have alot of stuff to do. :(

TO DO LIST (Monday)

1) Spatial?
2) Reflection (1000 words)
3) Go to Bras Besar
4) Read up TB till chap 2
5) Read 7 habits
6) Meet SJ/Manman
7) Go temple
8) Clean hall room
9) Pack and move in

*** *** ***
Have been blog hopping this long weekend too. Seriously, i want to puke each time i see people writing and saying "Oh, i love Singapore!" and talk about how patriotic they are cos they are serving NS, blah blah blah.

STFU and ask yourself if you are really proud or just typing crap so that people look up to you and think you are so loyal. Serving NS doesnt mean loving Singapore - unless you tell me you voluntary do so and NOT complain about it to me every single time each time you see me.

To those of you who claim to LOVE Singapore, did you even bother to celebrate the Nation's birthday by hanging OUR NATIONAL FLAG? I dare say 9 out of 10 people who claim to love Singapore didnt even bother to hang the flag. So much for loving Singapore eh?

Now now, i can see people telling me... "Just because i dun hang the flag doesnt mean i dont love S'pore what." Seriously, to me... If you cant even do something so simple as to HONOUR your country's flag, forget about serving NS and talking about how much you love the country.

And for the record, no. I didnt hang the flag. But then again, did i blog a whole lengthy entry, "I LOVE SINGAPORE"? No, i didnt.

But now, i am gonna write a short paragraph.

And and and for the record, I do love Singapore and am extremely proud to be a Singaporean. And i proud to be a servant to the Nation! And this is my way of contributing back to the society as a Singaporean - To mould the future. And just in case some idiot tells me this is the same as serving NS... Please. This is different from NS. Unlike NS, I voluntarily signed up for it. It wasnt compulsory, it wasnt forced.

PS: I didnt hang the flag, but my mum did. :)

2008-08-10T19:43:00.000+08:00

NEW SKIN NEW SKIN!!!

Hahahahhaha. I am sooo proud of myself! I managed to change the skin! Hahaha.

Don't you think this skin is very ME?! Haha. The moment i saw it on blogskin, i knew i had to DL it. DLing it is one thing. But now that blogger changed it's stupid system, it is so hard to navigate! I actually took like 30 mins to figure out how to change it? Haha.

Laugh all you want. I dont care!!! To me, this is quite an achievement.

The only thing i dun really like is that the space for the entries is pretty small. Kinda hurtful on the eyes isnt it? Oh well, this is definately too much for me to handle. I will prob call in some experts (READ: AUNTIE or SOON POH) to help with the html thingy... Haha.

Next step...

Changing the info so that it reflects ME!

And i still havent figure out the spacing thing yet! And it's annoying me!!!
I need nice nice paragraphs!

2008-08-10T19:19:00.003+08:00

I know i havent blog about my bday yet. Cos i havent upload my photos! Hahaha. I lost my card reader and havent had time to buy new one yet. Ok la, perhaps i am just lazy.

But soon okay? Promise it will be up before the end of August. Hahaha.

The reason why i decided to put up this first photo... Is because of the comment someone in the photo left...

"This photo is so beautiful !! I love this photo sooo much.. I recall all the times we spent together.. I never regret taking this path cos I met you guys !!
My beloved sisters !! Although this path has its shitty moments YOU GUYS ARE MY STRENGTH TO HANDLE THOSE SHITS. I will re-walk this path again only because of you."

By our dearest DA JIE DA (big sister).

Our AST sisterhood.

Don't worry okay Jenny? We will always be there for each other. Remember? Our email support system? Everytime you feel down and out, all you need to do is send and email and your sisters will come to your rescue! Hahaha. Don't give up dear. You are stronger than your stupid little kids! Don't let them bully you! Or we ask XT beat them up. Hahaha.

Dear girlies...

Did you recite this yesterday? HAHAHAHHA

"New AST Pledge for the coming National day:

We the sisters of AST
Pledge ourselves as one united ppl
Regardless of fat, thin or bespectacled
To build a wonderful society
Based on buffets and salary
So as to produce hooligans and happiness and tai-tais of the
nation... "

We love you SISTER! Happy Birthday and may you always lead us to victory and more gang fights! =)))

A HAPPY DAY!

2008-08-09T03:45:00.004+08:00

TODAY is 080808!

The next time will occur again is in 100 years later.

WILL YOU STILL BE AROUND BY THEN?
Hahahhaha.

Shall do a quick Top 8 for this entry.

No 1: NIE

Went to NIE today despite not having school. Hahaha. Was comtemplating if i should go down and support FCS club and my lecturers for the fund-raising project. So happen one of my lecturers called and asked me to go down and support... So okay la, took a shower, packed some stuff to hall and went to school. Bought 4 cones of nuts which i only finished 1.5... The rest are all stuffed in this clear plastic in my bag... I am not exactly a very nutty person.

No 2: SHI JIN CAME TO NIE!!! =DDD

So dearest SJ came all the way from bedok to NIE to look for me. She is soooo super damn sweet can? Cos the day before i was chatting with her on MSN and we were talking about the newly revamped canteen A. And I told her, I have never ventured anywhere other than macs and subway cos i am usually alone and it's abit weird exploring and eating alone. So i usually ta-bao and go back to one of the benches at NIE to eat. HAHA. Ya la, shy mah. So she was saying this is so unlike me (where got!!!) and she decided to come down and accompany me to tour the area!

SHI JIN IS SOOO AWESOME LA. Her bf/hubby will be sooooo scrutinised by us in the future. He better be perfect!

No 3: Sakae Sushi

So we heard there was like an air-con food court, old chang kee and sakae sushi at the new wing. And we found it! =D Since it was about time, decided to go for their tea-time buffet... BUFFETS ARE LOVEEE! Ate countless amount of salmon. Yummy yummy! We were WOW-ed by the decor there, unlike other sakae we've seen.

No 4: Climbed the great wall of China THRICE

Please don't ask. I swear i can cry. HAHAHHAA. Thank you SJ for accompanying me. Climbing in your heels some more lor!!! Went to collect my hall keys. OH MY GOD. Tragic to the max. Karma is seriously being a bloody bitch. Hahaha. I HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE MY ROOM. Dont even want to talk about it please.

No 5: Most expensive cab fare ever

After checking out my room and doing some stuff, rushed to meet dearest manman at Cathay. We wanted to watch Dark Knight (yes, i know. I havent watch yet!). But no suitable timings or tickets. So decided to catch Love Guru instead. Cab ride was very very very funny esp when the cab just pass by lornie road. Haha. So yes, for someone like me who cab so much. This was my most expensive cab ride ever. $29! Just from NTU to TOWN. Very scary can? Hahaha.

No 6: The Love Guru

Was quite disappointed with the movie. In fact, almost doze off at some point. Used to love all of Mike Myers AUSTIN POWER SERIES. So thought that this was good, but was sorely disappointed. It was funny, but it wasnt that funny. Jessica Alba is HOOOOTTTT!

No 7: Did not strike $8 million toto draw

sigh sigh sigh. SJ and I went to sleep dreaming about our $8 million only to be sorely disappointed at 9.45pm. HAHAHAHA. We were so excited please. My first time buying a toto ticket. Hahahhaa. So much for beginners luck lor. Hahahhaa. We even contemplated walking down to Paradiz Center to watch the live results. Haha. But we figured, we would prob scream too much when they start drawing our numbers... Hahahahaha.

No 8: Mind Cafe with Manman and SJ

TRUE COLOURS ROCKS! Hahahhaa. Such a heartwarming game. Stupid hamster wheel game was damn exciting too! Hahahahaha. Kept dropping EVERYTHING. Expression game was the best. "SLEAZY SLEAZY SLEAZY", manman and I kept chanting. Hahaha. SJ's sleazy version not bad. Hahaha.

Best part was when we were going home. Left Mind Cafe at about 1.30am. WALKED ALL THE WAY TO CINELEISURE ONLY TO CAB HOME. Hahahahha. I am sorry, but i promised sister manman, i am not supposed to blog about it. So that's just it, no more information on what happened. But definately a moment we will never forget. Hahahaha.

*** *** ***
Has been a long time since i last laughed and felt so free (literally). Really really appreciate all the sacrifices they made. :) Even though manman was teaching in the morning and still had cell group, she still came back for Mind Cafe... SJ also had school and came all the way from Bedok to Boon Lay just to have lunch with me. And dearest xinxin, would have loved to come but she has her school fund raising project... But she was msging me along the day as well. :) :) :)

I just feel so blessed really.

It's 4.30am now and i am totally soooo sleepy. But i hope we will have more of such happy days to come! :) Where we do nothing but people watch and laugh and laugh.

Good night everyone!
:)

2008-08-08T03:23:00.001+08:00

Perfecttt.

I lost my watch. So much for trying to get used to wearing to it...

Seriously, i cant remember where i left it!

I thought i left it in my bag so that i'll remember to wear it everyday on the way to school...
But it wasnt in my Elle bag.

(Must write Elle bag, tribute to my girlies.)

Checked my clutch to see if i left it there... NOPE.
Checked my study table to see if i left it there... NOPE.
Checked my side table beside my bed... NOPE.

WHERE ELSE!?

So much for trying to wear a watch. And now it's missing.
=(

Plus it's my 21st bday gift from my brothers.
=( =(
Double sadness.

2008-08-07T12:10:00.000+08:00

(Does anyone know what's wrong with my entires? Why cant my paragraphs show? Before i click on 'publish post', everything looks nice with correct spacing and all. But on the blog, some appears weird and 'squashed' up. AND HOW TO CHANGE BLOG SKIN! Haha.)

OKAYYY.

No school on thu, fri, sat, sun, mon!

But come next week, school will really start proper and i have no time to slack around. Haha.

Remember what i used to write in abrokenwing?

NIE - Nothing Is Easy!

But i'm heading to school this thu and fri for the NDP and also to move into hall. :)

HALL ONE! But heard that they dun have much rooms left so it's quite ulu. Have to climb a huge flight of steps up. Haha. :)

*** ***

Anyway, so yesterday i officially met my juniors. :)

Shared with them the stuff i made in the morning. So cute la. Everyone was so hungry. =X

And the first thing some of them (fail, sasa, felicia and this other girl i dunno her name) said when i entered the room was "Wah, Hui Jing. You look damn tired. Your eyebags are huge la..." HAHA. Ya, i just havent been sleeping too well. But i seriously need to read on my geog stuff. I am so so so lost during lectures!

HAHA.
Cuteness. :)

*** ***

Were my previous entries really so depressing? Perhaps maybe yes, coming from me. Someone who is seldom down and out and always so happy/cheerful? Well, we all have our down days.

It's certainly not going to be easy for me. But i know i dun exactly have a choice isnt it? Since i am here, i might as well make the very best of things and the situation i am in.

But i feel so thankful i have such wonderful friends who constantly msg me and ask how i am doing. Yesterday, i went to J8 to meet Jack to return him his card with drinks. Was at macs surfing the net when manman msged me... Something so simple, "Chiny... How are you?". It really touched me and i cried on the spot in macs. Haha. So LAME, i know. But yes, something so simple, yet so meaningful.

I look forward to going online at night. Each time i am online i get to chat with my friends, i feel really really happy. I can go through an entire day at NIE speaking less than 3 sentences. Esp if i'm having lecture. Have you tried not speaking at all for like an entire afternoon? Not even a 'Hi', 'Bye', 'how are you?'. Just total silence. It's quite depressing really. Haha. Try it one day! :)

And Mat was nice msging me and showing hilarious youtube videos to cheer me up! HAHAHA. Coming from a macho police officer who has a 'driving license' and handles a gun... It means something! Wow, 7 years of friendship. We really are that old.

And of course, my fellow NIE mates, Sindhu and Shalini. Thank you for trying to make the effort to meet up for lunch! We will we will soooonnn!! :)

Thank you very very much for your concern all of you! Appreciate all of you loadsss! Seriously, thank you very very much.

*** ***
Remember tough times don't last, only tough people do.
=)

My 2nd Day

2008-08-06T01:59:00.000+08:00

Today was a mad dash searching for classrooms and lecture halls. Gone were the days where i would blindly follow xin or anyone to whichever tutorial rooms i am supposed to go. I felt so lost when i alighted from the bus today. Didnt know where was where. This week, i make it a point to reach school 30 mins earlier just so that i have time to find and settle down in this new environment which is so strange to me.

Today's lesson was from 2.30-5.30pm (morning lesson cancelled). Halfway through the tutorial, i was hungry. First thing that came to my mind was to ask manman if she has snacks... Manman used to have this green zipper bag with her and it's always filled with small little snacks - Wheat biscuits, sultana biscuit and that horrible Iko oats biscuit. Haha. I remember how I used to hate it very much. I still do hate it, but i would give anything to have my girls in my class again.

But then reality hit, i looked around me... No more familar faces. Only strangers... No one to whine about being hungry too.

Point to note: Remember to bring some snacks and put in your bag Hui Jing!!!

*** ***
Today's class was with the Degree students in their 3rd year. Firstly, everyone knew each other. It was sooo awkward. Thankfully some of them were quite nice. My lecturer is quite nice anyway. So i shall just make a list to whom i spoke today...

Farah: A fellow online shopping queen. It started when i asked her abt her dress if it was from online and we talked abit.

Brian: He had his practicum together with Rajwin.

Noella: Another girl from music. Bridget's friends.

Wan Ting & Wen Jie: The first 2 girls who approached and spoke to me. :)

Just about it really.

I think it would be really a challenge for me to catch up with them. Here they are, already studied 2 years of geography. And here i am starting first year in geography. They have all their content knowledge, i still am taking my content knowledge this sem. We're supposed to set exam paper and have micro-teaching. In my mind, i was like "Teach what?! I dun even know anything abt geography yet!"

I am feeling so so lost when it comes to geography. I really am starting to regret not taking Biology. At least even if it's tougher, i would have

1) A bit of background foundation
2) Interest
3) Sindhu's help!

1) So much for taking pure bio and doing science in TP. And now taking Geography, something i havent touch since sec 2.

2) I enjoy reading biology related sites/journals as compared to National Geographic magazines!

3) Hehe. At least i know she would try her best to help! Haha. With geog, i am all alone.

*** ***

WEll, since i have chosen this path. I shall try to make the best out of it. I shall slowly start to fall in love with geography. I shall throw myself in books and read up as much as i can about natural landscapes... Surf the sites for information on any geographical stories to inspire myself!

Hui Jing has no time to fall in love with people because she needs to learn to love Geography!

*** ***
Tmr is my first lesson Ms Chin. I am quite apprehensive. I am not sure what kinda lecturer she is. At least from DM and JS, i know what to expect. But for her, i am not sure what i should do, what i shouldnt do. What can i say, what can i not say...

But i am really looking forward to tmr's lesson cos we're baking! At least for once it's not geography related! In fact, i am so looking forward to it!!! At least not my forte, but something i am better at as compared to observing rocks! :)

*** ***

I was chatting with SJ and she was telling me 2.5 years will pass by quickly. Yes, i cant wait for this 2.5 years to come and go. I hate it here so much. And now, when i am out teaching, i am not sure if i will enjoy teaching Geog. And i have 7 years of my bond to fulfill.

Sigh.

This friday, toto draw is S$10 million. Please let me strike tou jiang! And break bond for my girlfriends and me! :)

My First Day

2008-08-06T01:34:00.000+08:00

I am quite lazy to blog. So i shall just copy and paste the email i typed to my gfs.

Girls, thank you very much for your well wishes.

=DDD

Attended my first geography lesson after 7 years. hahhaa. Yes, the last time i took gepgraphy was in sec 2. HAHA. The lecture was 2 hours long. And 3/4 of the time i was so freaking GONG and have no idea what i am suppose to think/do.

The topic today was quite general, she was talking abt Earth. Covered stuf
like RAIN, EARTHQUAKES, RIVERS, STONES, ROCK FORMATION...I swear i nearly died
la.

I mean... I tried SO SO SO hard to be interested okay. I really did. I
reached school at like 3pm (lesson was at 3.30pm) and printed the notes.
Skim thru the pages... but it is so difficult for me to LOVE and enjoy geography!

I swear i nearly died and threw my heel at her when she kept asking...

"DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY DAYS IT RAINS IN SINGAPORE?"
"DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH RAINFALL WE HAVE IN SINGAPORE?"

Like hellooo...

DO YOU SERIOUSLY THINK I CARE?! I mean, when we
wanted to go sentosa, i didnt even bother to check the weather forecast. I dun
even care if it rains. And why should i care if there is like 2960mm of rainfall
per year?! SERIOUSLY! She needs to get a life!

And the worst prob came when she talked about stupid rocks. She showed many
many photos and asked us to stare at the rocks... Basically, from the lines of
the rocks, you can determine dunno what nonsense stuff. I swear i stare and
stare and i really dun get it la. HAHAHA.

And it didnt help that i was sitting in the same row as these genius girls
who took A level geog and basically knew the answer to every question. ~~Stupid~~ girls. So feel like asking them to shut up and stop haolian-ing!

AND AND AND.

The class was like sooo pathetic?! SO few guys?! Need inspiration to go to
school also dun have. Sian like hell man. Oh well, tmr is another geography
lesson! Hahahaha. :)

Girlies, when you guys come down, do let me know in advance!
Then we can go makan makan together! Cos i plan to bring my own lunch or snacks
to school and eat instead of thinking who to have lunch with/where to have lunch/what to eat, etc etc. Too much hassel.

And it's difficult to make friends in such a big LT. So yes, dinner shall be with my roomie (Sharlene hopefully!) or tapao-ing back to my room. These 2 years, I shall be loneeely until the weekends! YAY! :)

Today was also the first time in 4 years i wore a watch again. The feeling was just so damn weird. Kept playing with the straps and dials. In the past, whenever i needed the time, i would just ask xin, winnie or SJ and they will be there to tell me the time. But now that they're not here with me, i need to learn to adjust.

Painful, but i guess that's life.

2008-08-04T11:42:00.000+08:00

Tmr is my first day at school.

I used to always look forward to going to school. So much so that the night before. i get too excited to fall asleep or stay up to finish up my homework so that i wont get a scolding and spoil my first day of a new term.

But this time, i am dreading it.

What is there for me to look forward to this time?
Nothing.

Really nothing at all.
In fact, i used to look forward to attending Nair's lesson (history was nice okay! Though boring, but i always love history)... Look forward to meeting my friends..

I've no more friends who will be with me. I have no idea who to have lunch with, where to go for lunch, what to have for lunch.

Who is going to reserve my seats or take care of my food when i order food?
Who can i copy homework from if i dun do? (HAHA, yes, i copy.)
Who can i ask for help when i am so lost?
Who can i whine and scream to when i feel bimbotic?
Who can i ask to help me with my cooking?

I have never felt so alone in my life despite being surrounded by like 5000 students in NIE. Never felt so lonely before. And i'm afraid. Really really afraid of what's in store for me because i have to face it alone.

It's like fighting a war alone.
No soldiers, no army, nothing.

Just me and my sword.

2008-08-01T22:11:00.000+08:00

So i stayed home on a rare Friday evening instead of my usual movie/dinner routine.

Just so that i can catch the final episode of this...

HAHAHAHAHA.

I dun usually catch drama serials these days. In fact since like... 3-4 years ago? With the exception of those staring Tay Ping Hui of course... But everyone seems to be watching this show now! From my friends to my students to my colleagues...

It's like the IT show of 2008.

So anyway, i did watch the first week, gave up when the plot became boring... And watched again on wed just as about to end. You just need to know what happen in the beginning and in the end, what happened.

Anyway, watching all that beach-y scenes is enough to make me miss the beach. So when SJ msged and asked if we wanna hang out this sat, i was all for it! And i suggested having a picnic there! So yes, little girlies outing tmr!

And and and. I am dying to watch sooo many movies! I want to watch The Dark Knight and Red Cliff. Stop telling me how awesome they are okay! I wanna watch! haha.

So anyway, while watching halfway. I had a craving... The last time i ate this was like more than a good 2 months ago? Haha. So yes...

I love satay!

And having craving for that famous duck noodles at Lucky Plaza along with my favourite Dumplings soup. It's relaly the best okay. I have tried so many places, but i still prefer theirs!

Alright.
I am so so tired today.

My last day at ZSS. Seriously, other than feeling a bit sad that i will miss my students... I am pretty much numb really. I am not happy... Neither am i sad... Or anything really. I am just numb. Maybe it's just coming and going is just part and parcel of life and i have accepted it and moved on. HAHA.

So yes, enough blogging.

Sunday at botak jones guys? :)

2008-08-01T01:32:00.000+08:00

Thank you
my lovely parents and my family for the wonderful birthday lunch.

Thank you
my aunties/uncles/cousins for the wonderful meal. :)

Thank you
my lovely girlies for being there for me ALWAYS. you guys are the awesome-est friends/classmates/sisters i can ever ask for. THANK YOU.

Thank you
Eugene, my so called "offocial" unofficial photographer. Haha.
Sharlene, for holding onto my cam and helping me take photos! :)

Thank you
friends from AISS, so many of you turn up. :)

Thank you
friends from TP! My life in TP was so memorable because of all of you. :)

Thank you
Jack for ferrying me around to collect the balloons and stuff. Much much appreciated!

Thank you
IRAS for the most practical gift ever! LOVE IT! :)

Thank you
OPSS students for filling the occasion with much fun and laughter! =DDD

Last but not least,

Thank you McDonalds for being so accomodating and nice about everything. I am sorry things didnt go as plan! But i really do appreciate all the help you guys gave. From clearing the area to helping out with the decor.

So to you reading this now...

Thank YOU for entering my life and making it such a memorable one!
:)

Love all of you LOADS. :)

*** ***
Tmr (or rather later) is my last day at ZSS.
And then on sat off to sign my TTA (Teachers' Training Agreement) and then off to sentosa to tan! :) I havent been to the beach the longest time... So much for wanting to be their 'Islander'. Haha.

And on sunday, much rest is needed...

BECAUSE I START SCHOOL ON MONDAY!!!
=DDD

2008-07-30T23:53:00.000+08:00

If you havent heard by now...

This is my last week in school before i return to school to study next week.

Having mixed reactions though. I dunno if i can cope with the workload and the highly stressed environment. And moreover, i will be alone (physically). I really dunno if i am strong enough to handle all the ~~shit~~ stuff that's gonna come my way.

Though i have only been at ZSS for such a short period of time, i already feel quite attached to my students. And today i was so disappointed with one of my classes. I guess the higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment. Sometimes it's best not to have any expectations, so at least you get surprises isntead. But since they asked for one more chance to prove themselves again, i will give it to them. Let's see what they've got.

As i walked out of the class today, the few girls came up to me and apologize. There is no need to apologize really. The best apology is for you to really show me your work on friday. When i went back to the staff room and read the note they gave me, i cant help but feel guilty though. Haha. But then again, i didnt scold them also what. All i did was talk to them! Haha.

Anyway. Enough said about school. I am just rambling on anyway. So yes, i have alot of things to mark and clear before i leave school this friday. So please bare with me as i finish my stuff. And then over the weekend, i will need to pack for hall and move in to my hostel. And on Monday, i start school already!

Time is really passing so fast. And in 1 day's time... July will be gone. Then come August. Half the year would have gone by... It would be another 6 or more weeks before the kids start on their EOY exams already. I will prob also have my exams then.

And then to plan and discuss with my girlies if there's anywhere we want to travel this year and to start making arrangements... Things are really moving so much. Sometimes, i am just so afraid i cant cope.

Anyway, Clarissa/Audrey/Janet/Mickey are having their FOC camp at NIE now. Do you want to know how many participants are there? 36!!! Hahahaha. Okay, sorry for being so mean. But... THIRTY SIX! hahahahha.

Okay, hush jingjing.

PS: I actually blog like a very very long entry but accidently deleted it. Haha. Call me a klutz, i wont blame you! :)

2008-07-29T07:39:00.001+08:00

I wish i had alot more time to do the things i WANT to do and not the things i NEED to do.

*** ***
I havent replied like a ton of emails and smses.

I am just so busy busy busy! With school, 3 more days before i leave. It's kinda bittersweet really.

2008-07-28T08:32:00.000+08:00

2008-07-27T17:05:00.000+08:00

Okay, i know it is like almost a whole day already. But i havent had time to sort out and open all the presents!

I dont want to sit down and hastitly tear open everything just to see what people got me.
No.
I want to slowly tear open the wrapping paper, appreciate the gift and savour the moment...

Take photos of each item, gush to them to my family/friends and then later on blog about them.

And that will take quite a long time.. Cos for like the whole day, i only unwrapped like 5 presents? Haha.

With that said, i really have alot of work waiting for me to clear up before i leave ZSS and return to NIE. So please bear with me while I clear up all my outstanding work and handover to the next teacher replacing me. :)

It is not that your present is not important to me, but rather this is something i have to do first. :) I am not only responsible for myself, but also to the 400 kids that i teach too.

10 classes X 40 students = 400 kids

I promise i will come back and blog about the whole party and everything other thing that has been saved but not posted! :)

2008-07-27T12:20:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone!

It's 5.50am now and i just got home! Hahaha. And of course, i'm half drunk now. Okay, maybe not half drunk since i can type this to all of you.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR MAKING MY 21ST BIRTHDAY SUCH A MEMORABLE ONE. :)

Some of you were asking me when my actual bday was... Well, it's actually on the 26th! :) So yes, thank you all for attending and for all your gifts.I didnt expect such a huge turnout (about a hundred!) since only 38 people confirmed on facebook! Hahaha. But nevertheless, it's wonderful too see all of you again. Thank you for being with me as i usher in adulthood! :)

I havent have time to open all the presents yet. Will try to do when

1) I am more sober.
2) Finish marking my books for monday's class.
3) Finish planning my lessons for monday's class.
4) Get all my presents (there were really too many, so some of it is still in Jack's car!)
5) After my long long sleep! Haha.

I am also so very sorry i didnt manage to talk to all of you. Half the time i am either interrupted by someone else or I needed to attend to certain things. I wish i had more time with all of you before being chased out. Haha. My most sincerest apologies for not being able to catch up with all of you. :)

Now, i took very little photos of the bday party. Infact only during the cake cutting ceremony! So those of you who took, please do upload them on facebook and tag me or use an online album (yahoo, multiply, photobucket, imageshack etc) to upload the photos and share them with me. :)

I am off to bed now. Thank you very very much once again. I feel utterly blessed to have such wonderful friends like all of you. Love all of you so much. Take care and god bless.

love,

Hui Jing / Miss Chin (if you're my student)

2008-07-18T12:55:00.000+08:00

Oh my goodness.

I have been so busy with school this week, didnt even have time to settle any party stuff!

So i have been asking for cake recommendations...

Initially i wanted to order Goodwood Park's hotel, Durain Cake. But some of my friends really hate durian... Prima Deli has this amazing Hazelnut Chocolate cake too... But it has too much cream, i dun like. I want something really chocolatey! Or from baker's inn... Or even Awfully chocolate! But to say the truth, i am not exactly a fan of awfully chocolate! I prefer their ice cream instead!

One of my good friend, Mat, suggested Chocz Truffle Cake. Haha. So this weekend, i am on a mission. Gonna do cake tasting around Singapore! :)

2008-07-14T16:09:00.000+08:00

Okay...

So everyone wants me to come up with a wish list...

I will TRY okay?

The Invitation Card

2008-07-14T15:39:00.000+08:00

Well, if you havent seen it by now, this is the invitation card! Haha. Actually i have a HUGE stack from Mac to give out. But the thought of asking for address, buying stamps and mailing everything out is such a hassel in this age and time where technology is so wonderful. Haha.

So yes, i am blogging this instead of setting my exam paper...

hehehe.

BUT NO INSPIRATION!!!

The Guest List

2008-07-13T15:37:00.000+08:00

So i started sending out the SMS invites already.

I am sorry if i missed you out...
In fact loads of you.
Haha.

Cos i lost quite a few contacts previously and what i have in my phone is prob accumulated from April 2008 only. So yes, the smses have been sent out.

Next up, Facebook / Friendster / Emails.

Technology is so amazing! Esp with Facebook Event. All i need to do is upload the details and just ask all of you to read it! :)

So these are more or less the people i am inviting. I am expecting only about 50 people. As always, since a long long time ago, we (rah and I) practise the 1/3 rule. Whatever invite you sent out, expect only 1/3 to reply or be there.

Primary School
NONE

Secondary School
- Air Rifle Kakis
- BBs
- Powerpuff Family
- Ex-classmates

TP
- My class
- ASc
- PACE
- Friends!!

NIE
- ermmmmmmm
(I didnt make any friends in NIE! Hahaha. After all, i had my class.)

Ex-students of mine.

*** ***
So this is more or less the group of friends coming!

Do join me as i usher in my 21st!

=D

2008-07-10T11:46:00.000+08:00

OH MY GOD!

Hahaha.
This space is for me to track my birthday progression!
:)
So when i look back, i can think of all the fond memories i have.

Still under construction though.
Miss Chin have no time to update yet!
Cos she's starting lessons in 10 mins!

CME.
Going to teach about CARE.

=DD