Ladylike?

I was scrutinizing browsing the photos from a Timbre outing with my colleagues and I realized something. All the gals look terrible holding a beer bottle, including myself. But wait, is this a backward thinking, 1950s Stepford wife, sexist me speaking???

Could be.

Or perhaps I do not want to be potrayed as whatever people will associate with a drinker. I fancy an element of surprise. Wanna go drink? Sure, I'm ok. Another pint? Sure. Someone's red in the face and starting to vomit? Not emily, she's going strong. Haha...

Or that I am self-conscious and self-deceiving prick who wants to act more atas and classy.

This is a ridiculous post. And I've lost track of what I am truly trying to say.

Whatever the reasons behind my thoughts, I just wanted to post my amateur artwork.

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Sharing with you folks here an extract from a mail: Be The Ist To Know - Set The Trend that I've got recently... Hmm, not sure when I subscribe to this newsletter though, hahaha.. I must say this website (click here) is really useful!!

Singapore Biennale 2011 - Open House
Featuring 60 artists from 30 countries, the third Singapore Biennale, titled 'Open House', will be open to the public from 13 March to 15 May 2011.

The Merlion, Singapore's most unique tourism landmark, will be transformed into a temporary hotel suite where guests can spend a night. The project is an installation project titled "The Merlion Hotel", presented as part of this year's "Singapore Biennale" (v) organised by the Singapore Art Museum.

The Merlion would be hoarded up from Feb 7 to March 9 to facilitate the conversion and for safety considerations. The Merlion Hotel will be unveiled on March 11 and be opened for public viewing from March 13 to May 15. During this time, members of the public will be able to view the installation daily from 10am to 7pm.


LeVel 33
Taking dining to a new high at Marina Bay Link Mall is LeVel 33 - the world’s highest urban craft-brewery, restaurant and lounge located at the penthouse of Marina Bay Financial Centre’s Tower 1. Covering over 6,000 square feet - including a sprawling 1,600 square feet outdoor terrace the prime locale of LeVel 33 promises a spectacular panoramic view of Marina Bay and the city skyline.

Should we go for a drink soon?? Remembered Anson mentioned yesterday that she wants to go for a chill-out session =)

Middle Child Syndrome

An interesting topic which I overheard in the office lift when I left for home... a lady asked her male colleague whether his child exhibits middle child syndrome and they were discussing whether such syndrome is really a fact or a myth.

Overview
A middle child was born between the oldest and youngest children in a family that has three kids. Many parents do not realize how a child's age in relation to his or her siblings' can affect personality, development and state of mind. Additionally, parents often cling more to the oldest and youngest children because they represent the beginning of parenthood and the end of that era

Middle Child Syndrome
This refers to the feelings a child in the middle of the birth order have about being unimportant compared to their siblings. Middle children never get the benefit of having the undivided attention of their parents like the oldest does, and the attention they receive is further split once a younger sibling is born. This perceived lack of individual attention can manifest itself in the child and cause personality and behavioral problems.

Causes
Parents tend to be more attentive with the oldest and youngest, leaving the middle child to fight for individual attention. The middle child is not celebrated for accomplishing milestones because parents aren't as excited, having already experienced these moments with the oldest. Parents also tend to concentrate their attention on the youngest because the younger children need more from them.

Symptoms and Behaviors
Middle children tend to suffer from low self esteem. They believe that they are not special or unique in anyway. Middle children also grow resentful of the lack of personalized attention and often vocalize these feelings. The resentful feelings often lead to sibling rivalry. Middle children tend to fight for attention and crave the spotlight within the family. The behavior of middle children tends to go between extremes. They may be rebellious at some times and extreme people-pleasers at others.


Ah, I have heard of only child syndrome, youngest child syndrome, eldest child syndrome... and now this!... middle child syndrome! hahaha... I agree wholeheartedly that the order of birth does play a role in the development of children's overall personality! How they are treated by their parents will definitely influences their experience and perception of the world around them.