Feeling moody

I'm feeling damn moody today. Woke up early coz there's someone who will be coming over to change the doors of our rooms. Stayed home the whole day with BB just to watch over coz no one else is doing it. Felt so grounded at home. Shit. After the pass 3 weekends that BB has to work OT, he's finally home to accompany me.

I also bought new furniture for my room (bought it on installment plan from mum). A queen sized bed and a tv console. Bed had already arrived but tv console still have to wait till like early Feb. Hopefully it comes in before CNY...

My back is finally better. Still aching every now and then when I stand or sit for a long time. Heels are still a no no for the time being.

Work has been fine. Understanding more and more about the 'darkness' of this industry. The more I know, the more I find myself in a very dangerous position. Can only pretend and act blur in front of them. Coz there's basically no one that can be trusted except for myself. Most important thing is to do my job right. Others, I don't want to interfere.

I'm "Bed-ridden"

Gotten a week's MC in the start of 2008 due to a suspected case of slipped disc (had a bad fall in the toilet years ago and hurt my back). What a good time to make me rest and spare me from all the spring cleaning. Lol. And I'm practically walking like a pregnant woman the past 2 days. Doc also wants me to just stay in bed and not move around. I'll have to go for the MRI scan if the pain still persists. Ewwwwwwww. Sounds scary.



"Slipped disc"

What is a disc?
The spine is made up of the vertebrae (the bones making up the spine), which have cartilage discs between them.

The discs consist of a circle of connective tissue with a central gel-like core. This makes the spine flexible and at the same time acts as a protective buffer.

In the centre of this column of vertebrae and discs is the spinal canal, which contains the spinal cord stretching from the brain-stem down to the first or second lumbar vertebra. It continues as a bundle of nerve fibres called the cauda equina stretching down towards the sacrum, which is the extension of the spine. Between each vertebra, the spinal cord has nerve root connections to other parts of the body.

The spine is divided into three parts:
neck (cervical vertebrae)
chest (thoracic vertebrae)
the lower back (lumbar vertebrae).

The spine is connected to the ribs at the chest.



What is a slipped disc?
A slipped disc is when the soft part of the disc bulges through the circle of connective tissue. This prolapse may push on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. However, it is worth noting that 20 per cent of the population have slipped discs without experiencing any noticeable symptoms.


The term 'slipped disc' does not really describe the process properly - the disc does not actually slip out of place, but bulges out towards the spinal cord.



What is the cause of a slipped disc?

A slipped disc occurs due to the breaking down of the circle of connective tissue with advancing age. This causes a weakness allowing the soft part to swell.


Slipped discs most often affect the lower back and are relatively rare in the chest part of the spine.

It is possible that hard physical labour can increase the likelihood of a slipped disc. They are also occasionally seen following trauma such as an injury from a fall or a road traffic accident.

Happy 2008!

Happy 2008, everyone! Hope all your wishes and new year resolutions come true!

Here's some updates:
24 Dec 2007
Bestie came over for dinner and we're planning to do the countdown together with BB. A small tiny little steamboat party for just the 3 of us. My first time spending xmas with bestie. Lol... And he stayed over too! Enjoyable time together with all the craps from him... Hee hee


27 Dec 2007
Went for my manicure after work today at Kovan and BB came over to fetch me. Headed home after dinner coz it was already quite late to go anywhere.

Mum gave me an ang bao not long after I finished bathing. Haha... And my BB? He got me a Precious Moments figurine (the one he'd drawn for me on our 1st mth Anniversary) and together with the proposal ring, proposed to me... In a super sweet and heart-warming way...


28 Dec 2007
It's my birthday today! In the past, I used to take leave on this day. But this year, I thought I might just go work coz there's no official shut down. Special thanks to those who remembered my birthday (Bestie, Ken, DC, AS, Aloy, AJ, SP, AO, SL, JH, JP, Vic and many others) . For those who tried to be or say nasty words to spoil my day, thanks too. Coz you're making yourselves look like a clown.

Planned to go for dinner at Swenson's but it was too crowded. Changed to Thai Express and followed but Alvin and The Chipmunks. It was such a cute show! Had a really good laugh throughout the show. A simple night spent with my beloved BB... I really appreciate everything that he has done for me. Love you loads, heaps and lorries! Hee hee!

And to my darling Minie, thanks for calling me before 11.59pm to disturb me (and I thought who called me so many times)... So when are you meeting going to pass me my present?!?!?! Don't keep me waiting, ya? Love you too! Mmmmuacks!


29 Dec 2007
Colleague's wedding dinner at Sentosa Cove. Reached there very late coz the person I'm supposed to meet and go together woke up late. And we also had to go pick JS up... Becoz we were late, JS and me had to take the seats at another table which is empty (4 seats were empty). Boss joined me thinking that I'll be lonely. To my very big surprise, my uncle and aunt was there too! At that very same table! The first thing that popped into my mind: Die. I didn't want them to know that I'm working there coz they're regular customers. They'll say I'm job-hopping again! Shit. But don't worry, I changed table half-way thru coz I was feeling awkward. Lol... Like whatever I'm doing is so restricted... Haha..