2007 Reflections

Hello earthlings.
It is that time of the year when one looks back and start contemplating goals and plans for 2008. As i take a moment to reflect on lessons learnt, count my blessings, revisit some fears and gear up for the year ahead, i do hope you're doing so too. Because out of every experience, there's a learning point, only if you look closely enough.

Work
I've learnt not to live by the "Almighty" dollar. Really. I can never execute the importance of financial planning, growing the bank, being able to provide for my family, fulfiling my materialistic self, etc. But I guess there's more to life than making loads of cash. A decent part of me has been enlightened after joining xxx. Week after week, i see their passion in dentistry, technology, patient orientated mind set, staff well being and modesty.
I want to give my clients my best-hence building a nation of fit and healthy Singaporeans. I want to receive continuing dental education. Looking back, i've never sat through an interview, prepared a resume nor rehearsed lines after lines of lies. Joined HPB in July upon graduation, thought bout the future, lived day by day, thought bout every other option and am ashamed to say i've not come to a concrete conclusion and plan yet. Occassionally, i do see myself breaking my bond and moving on to greener pastures. Yet, the hindering factor lies in myself. I have not mastered enough courage to tender my resignation. Actually, the other plane has their fair share of obstacles and turbulances, but am sure it'll be exciting working things out! There's a lot more to say, but i shall put a full stop here.

Spiritually
Year end and my relationship with my Creator hit rock bottom. I've back sliden. I knew it was happening. Part of me was tugging to ignite the passion again. The other part chose to chuck my church life under the carpet and allow the world to be my play ground. Im not sure if i'll deviate from the original plan (god has for me) but i've welcomed my new life. You might find me back in church some day i dont know when. If there was a god i'd believe in, it'll be Jesus. Being front line at the customer service counter of the bookstore has instilled in me great confidence and a customer orientated mindset so very essential in the dental community. I've also acquired the ability to talk to strangers just about anything. I enjoy meeting people, listening and learning from their experiences and engaging in a decent conversation with them.

Personal Growth
I've finally seen a multi-faceted nature in myself. I can be the mummy, workaholic, wife, friend, larm-nuah queen. Sometimes i wish i was attached, sometimes engaged, sometimes being single spells f.r.e.e.d.o.m in capital letters. Shall not go into the details, but i know im an uncut diamond, possessing shining qualities beneath a rough exterior.

I have to crown myself the most happening being in the work force. I explored different activities such as wake boarding, night cycling, dragon boating, rollerblading, LAN gaming, clubbing, etc.

Ignited the kid in me-an occassionally random me does every silly antics. And i tell you, its really fun looking at puzzled faces.

Growth sideways-Gluttony has obviously taken over me-im no longer able to fit into my w26 jeans. I see no point in fretting over a few kilograms. Anyways, whats up with skinny girls who insist they are fat? Do they seriously see a fat body when they look into the mirrors or do they just derive pleasure from people who go "No.. you are slim!" Worse when they enjoy insisting that they are fat in front of people who are obviously bigger than them.
I admit that im far from being plus sized. I can binge and still feel empty. I dont even know what it's like to be on a diet. My stomach's like a bottomless pit, sometimes. When you are obviously toothpick's cousin, dont be a prick, dont act so irritatingly modest and insist you're phat. Get it?

In conclusion, this year came and went. Well, my career's my major concern for now and i'm just made more aware of fears that still lurk around in the alleys. Yet, i love seeing myself go out and grab the world by the lapels. "Life's a bitch. You've gotta go out and kick ass."

For now, lets celebrate the happiness that there're people who care, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living! Because you deserve the fun, joy, freedom, peace and love! Cheers!

Happy Holidays!

Urm. The wind blew the wig. No faults with the FlashPlayer. Yup.

Night Cycling

19th December 2007

I must be mentally deranged to give night cycling green light whilst on MC for fever, body ache, flu and headache. A night full of surprises was the brain-child of 3 acquaintances from secondary school.

Giam (top right) all alert, dressed in blazing red and equiped with 3 light sticks was our 'last man'. We were in the same class back in sec1&2. Joined the NationalCadetCorps and chuckled whenever he saw me in my NPCC uni. The envy of 30 odd students, he remained an unbeatable in Math class.

Leo (bottom left) the avid cyclist was the pace-setter and fore-man that night. As far as sec sch life, me and leo were concerned, he was out of sight, literally. All i knew of him was his notorious heart strings tugging at my BFF. Oh yes, we met (officially) last year at BFF's LunarNewYear gathering. (Uh huh kelly, talk bout your eventful gatherings.)

Tracy and a japeful night brought us together. We used to dislike each other cause "she diao.ed me at J8." (She claimed and so be it!)

Dad the Jack of all trades,master of none was kind to pick Tracy, I and 2 stylo-milo bikes up from home and send us to Esplanade's MakanSutra area. Actually, the above mentioned description is a way understatement. He's the electrician, plumber, carpenter, chauffeur, repairman, painter, cook, etc. An attribute lacking in all men these days. But never a husband i want to have nor hold. Ok i shall not go on with my sticky family issues. Mere few minutes and i've learnt how to dismantle the front tyres of a bicycle! Old he may be, he loaded/unloaded, dismantled/fixed the bikes and made sure the tyres brakes and gears were in tip top condition. He promised to pick us up too!


Fort Canning Park's located in the heart of the city, yet a beautiful escape from the hustle bustle. A magnificant building glowing in warm light, set admist lush greenery. It reminded me to catch a breather now and then, and sometimes, just watch life go by.

At Ministry-Of-Sound expecting a visual treat. Was utterly disappointed cause the handsome were either taken or ghey. The rest looked hum sup.

We checked out Timbre1 and chanced upon a Toyota AE86 Treuno.

I thought we should take a picture here, cause kel and i saw KCG at Lido's McDonald's months ago. Casually dressed in sports shoes jeans tee goatee grey hair half-frame glasses, i went oh-so-gaga and blurted "chu guan!" He and M.Ong were my only inspiration during attachments at NDC. Specialist consultants they may be, but i see their commitment to excellent practical teaching, and their humble-ity is most admirable. I definately miss them, my regular patients whom have shared part of their personal lives with me, and the days at NDC with Joyce. Thinking back bout 'upgrading' from tiny operatory unit 4 to a room, doing last minute preparations for oral viva and case presentation, falling asleep while assisting, helping each other prepare forms, getting impatient waiting for supervisors, being cross with classmates for (unknowingly) cutting the que-aiyah i miss joyce larh. She was my bouncy partner BOTH at NDC & HPB. I vividly remember going the extra mile for some patients, cursing when xxx was supervising that day, changing in.out of scrubs illegally in room9, lunching at the stairs, gatherings with folks from other cliques, ... What did i just say? Thought this's a post bout night CYCLING.

"Submitting my MC the very next day!"

I thought blooming plants are a rare sight here in Sg. These pillars remind me of establishing a strong foundation in any endeavour.

Dad called to inform that i'd have to make my way home. My heart sank as i didnt get my salty fingers on SeaweedShakerFries from the golden magnificant arches of McDonald's. Last group photograph as we parted at Kallang Indoor Stadium.

We were home in <15mins.

Im not a perfectly rounded sports woman, but the driving enthusiasm to cycle at night for hours is so great it makes my 'faults' seem insignificant. It is more than being random and trying out something new, it's bout setting aside time, putting in extra effort to make sure it happens, working together to ensure everyone else's safety and figuring out roads.

Up next year.. PADI Open Water Certification! Yipeee yayy yayy yipee yipee yayy yayy!! Chris, come home soon, honey!

Saturday and my sudden craze in pyjamas. Forgive me for making a sexy hefty purchase of satin and lace. Who's gonna be the not-so-lucky lad? Whoever said pJ themed parties means going in home clothes?

Working with Kristine today was a breeze thou appointment slots were fully packed. At least i know she didnt talk bad bout me since its our 2nd time working together. :)
LadyBoss and her misson trip trap. Excited+++! I love immersing in another culture. Those, are the most memorable travel experiences.

Fuglies

Fuglies was birthed out of a movie, MeanGirls, we watched together back on 21st July 2004. In a nutshell,
1) it was HuiPing's birthday.
2) 6 of us decided to skip a lecture.
3) headed down to Bishan for lunch and a movie.
4) of all days, course manager chose to visit.
5) lecturer called and summoned us back to school.
6) panic striken we may be, we told her we're not going back.
7) and so. i shalln't go into the details of the movie that brought us together.
8) yes, we did get into some shit.

I tried looking for our Year1 grp photo on Friends+er but to no avail. I reckon everyone thinks everyone else is fugly dugly. Here's fuglies on graduation night.

Long overdue gelling session at TCC, Carmen's love joined us.

Happy 20th Birthday CadyBaby. And on her 19th..


Reporting strength: 5men present, 1down with headache. :(

Some of us were so horny we were teasing MrWaiter, subconsciously.

Over dinner, 1 pulled the trigger, i fired the shot, 2 smelt the smoke. (Insider's joke) Haha!

This CB friend of mine was sent and picked up by her LJ bf in a BMW.

Someone loves pink and was reprimanded. Serves her right!
The birthday-girl-to-be thought i looked damn fit and healthy now. What the hell, i've been binging since time began!

Firsts

My weekend of many firsts..

1) Night cycling@East Coast with Trayc, Liang and Situ. I love.. Cycling down the trail as the wind brushes gently across my face. Looking out for each other. Sitting under the velvet sky.

2) LAN gaming@I.R.C. Played Swat4. I killed my shi fu in the 2nd map. No it wasnt my trigger-happy index finger. It was the mouse running too near the cat keyboard. Controlling CivilServant was easy. Map reading was not. Didnt surprise me to know im the chiong kind while craven sleepingbeauty ran when she saw an assassin, took small steps down the hall-way and more funny antics which made that night so funny. I heart feeling of hide-and-shoot-their-head! Gets my adrenaline pumping!

3) Encounter with a two-headed snake at work. The reason i entered dental was partly due to the small community, and i thought there'd be less politics. But was proven wrong when she complained bout something so trivial, it should had been labelled insignificant. She was very helpful in every aspect (cept clearing the trash). Bet she didnt know she spoke so loudly i could hear her 2meters away. And that facial expression-fills me with much disgust. Apparantly, i've left things as it is, and this situation has not affected me one bit. Maybe it has, since i've decided to jot it down.
Anyhows, dental is so small, everyone's gossiping bout the bouts of everyone else. Its politics with icing on it.

Some ask, whats the difference between a muffin and a cupcake? A cup cake is the nicely dressed cousin of muffin. You get the analogy? Thats politics in the dental community for you. :)

4) Glimpse of hope as a denta1 hygienis+. I want to be a personal hygienist. I work only when my boss does. That sounds like a good idea. I dont mind night duties nor weekend!

5) Getting peeved with lil sis. My discontinued pair of 0akley shades, Fate, was found scattered on the floor, both legs detached. Her friends came over on Sun afternoon while i was at work. Im frustrated because 1) she left a jug of milo on the floor. 2) she said "sorry larh!" when i insisted either she or her friends broke my shades. Its been years since i lost my cool.

6) First year after breakup with CWS of a 4 good years.

7) A regular patient looked me in the eye during treatment and said they were brown. *Awww.

8) I thought bout getting married. But I decided to shelve that idea for now. Marriage preparations is exhausting business, and expensive. Moreover, i dont even have a partner, for Pete's sake.

Pardon my melancholic bout. It's likely the sense of emptiness (esp in this festive christmas!) that has set this tone.

Retail Therapy

They dont call it retail THERAPY for no apparant reason.
Nuff said by a happy girl, photos up soon!

Urm. Mango public sale. Started yesterday. It ripped me of $201 sgd. And im not quite done.

Clinic Transfer

PGPS and its disgusting chorus of pestiferous children who should cut me some slack.

Out of the many walk ins this holiday, i have to rant bout her incongrous behaviour.
8 Effective Actions To Piss Young Adults
1) Lets rule out the colour of her skin.
2) Came without calling to inform and insist to be seen right before my lunch time. Not that im lazy and am not willing to sacrifice my lunch (half)hour. Cant you see its human conditioning at work?
3) And so she waited, presented all sweaty and exhausted. That's D-I-S-G-U-S-T-I-N-G.
4) Then this obnoxious lil brat brought me so much fear when she came strutting (wobbly) in her inch high platforms. Her worst case scenario: Falling. My worst case scenario: Writing an incident report.
5) She insisted on extraction of her insignificantly mobile lower first molar. Then came my cursed blah blah blah bout waiting and the what nots.
So what's next?
6) "AUNTY, the cement is dropping. Can you change it for me?" Two wrongs. There's no AUNTY here. Secondly, her glass ionomer filling is intact.
The story doesnt end here.
7) "I want to do cleaning" Narrrrp. "I did it for you in late Oct!"
8) And the last straw that broke the camel's back? "AUNTY dentist, will klee-neek be closed this holiday? Can i come everyday?" Me: "Darling, you dont come everyday (just because you've got nothing to do). Neither do you walk in (insisting to be treated right away.)Call for an appointment before coming because the clinic might be closed. The number's in the school diary. You dont want to make a wasted trip, do you?"

With that, she let me off. **phew.

As much as i complain bout
1) the overall poor oral hygiene of the imps here,
2) the majority of children who love extractions,
3) the 99.99999% energy-sucking population who cannot wait for their turn,
4) the very cariogenic snacks sold at the canteen,
5) the handful of teachers who has clearly shown subpar support towards dental treatment,
6) the hi-bye and occassional chit chats with the canteen vendor and administrative aunties,

i am very displeased with the transfer of clinic and clinical supervisor because..
1) HIPS is located 'neither here nor there'. To a train-reliant me, this christian school seem to be god forsaken.
PGPS is a 12min walk to the NEL. HIPS is probably a 12min CYCLE to the NEL.
2) An increase in transport fare.
3) I might be put in charge of the clinic. This means doing lots of chapalang, such as ordering stocks, checking i-dont-know-what and i-really-have-no-idea-what-more.
4) I might die working with someone authoritative. These almost obsolete Div2dentists simply dont understand how youngsters function. Nor can we comprehend whats going through the mind of dinosaurs, can we?
5) Having to understand the culture of the school again.
6) It is a hassle getting to know the security guards, tuckshop vendors, school staff, students and parents all over again.

On a brighter note, MOng says the overall oral hygiene is quite good, and that she's been enjoying her stay over there. (:

I've learnt that being happy doesnt mean that everything is perfect. It means you've decided to look beyond imperfections and have learnt to embrace the now.
I've witnessed how people bend and change in the face of life's many situations. And am proud to say i came out strong.

Taxi Fare Hike, Again

The superlative increase in oil prices and C0mf0rtDelGr0's overhauled fare structure is driving me through a red haze of rage.

Here's a reason to sulk next Monday.

Slurrps From Far East

Friday night and supper time at Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup after a hearty confabulation with 6 others at HeartlandMall'sXinWangCafe-which has nothing to rave about cept its overly priced menu and mediocre service.

Located at the junction of Jln Masjid and Changi Rd (opp Shell petrol station) houses chinese, muslim and indian fuss-free restaurents with patrons dining alfresco in a closed section of the street.

The Good
1) Parking along Changi Road is free after 5pm from Mon to Sat and all day on Sun and public hols.
2) Opens from 5pm to 4am daily, great for owls like me! (Who turn panda the next day)
3) Fresh, soft, not overly cooked pig's kidney served with vermicelli(meesua) with aromatic herbal broth is to die for.
4) Relatively clean washroom with pang sai zua provided.
5) Prepacked longan drink gave me a sense of security cleanliness.
6) Spicy poison alert in a seemingly harmless saucer with chilli padi puddled in light soya sauce. **Hisss

Wake Me Up When December Ends

Dull, aching pain. My right knee hurts like hell. Sometimes, it feels like needles piercing from beneath. Panadol nor Ponstan dont help an inch. I teared once. Getting very sick nursing my ultra septic wound. Its really depressing looking at this cauliflower. ): I use cotton balls soaked with Chlorhexidine 5%, Potassium permanganate and Chlorhexidine 1% when the i ran out of both. Froban/Biotine application followed by Jelonet and Melonlin secured with transpore tape.

8th Dec 07

Yet nothing stops me from going to work, having fun and showing the narcissistic side evident in every female.

On a happier note, i present to you..
my 5th pair of comfort wear!

Every piece has a story!
1) Madrid english garden black. The virgin sandal.
2) Madrid virgin whisper white. A gift from Weixuan, weisheng's sister. Once bathed in blood A+.
3) Gizeh red. Christmas gift exchange from Marc. The longest standing dick date. Mesial part of metatarsal-phalangeal joint cockcorkbed has given way due to long hours of use shopping in Thailand.
4) Madrid navy blue. Just for work.

2007 birthday, christmas, valentine's, new year, deepavali, hari raya, vesak, national day (you get the drift?) gift for lil sister.

One side hidden in a lil corner of mum's messy bookshelf. To save mummy some grace, lets say the wind had her documents dishevelled.
Hmmm.. Her book shelf makes a good image for PhotoHunt.


Natural or permed? Cast your votes!

Calamity 2007

I was involved in a motorcycle accident on 28th Nov 07@3.05am, escaping with severe abrasions, no where near the gates of heaven hell nor my creator's lap.

How It Happened
We were making our way back from Yishun Dam, via Seletar-Jln Kayu route. The Honda Super4 completed a turn at the roundabout before skidding at an immediate right turn. (Picture a S course)

I felt the bike tilting lower.. and lower. Believe it or not, i knew what was happening. My knees clung on to the rider. He felt my palms against his back. Before we knew it, he was gliding on the road, chest down, with ME ON TOP.

I ph-reaked out
1) Never agreed to pillion in my entire 20 years, until 4wks back. This accident came way too soon.
2) He's a really safe rider. Plus im a kiasi co-pilot who always checks for traffic. Somewhat trained by Marc. Never thought i'd get into an accident.
3) With my white-washed face, I was walking in my seldom worn Madrid Virgin Whisper White soaked with blood.

The Good
1) Crash bar saved the engine and our lives.
2) No fractures nor head injury on either of us. He suffered minor abrasions on his right arm and knee. Injured area was so huge i thought it looked like barr kua(barbequed pork).
3) Not a thread came off his NZ All Blacks shirt.
4) He didnt 'throw' the bike, or i'd be an acrobat.
5) I landed on him.
6) Travelling at 40km/h, or it'd have been much worst.
7) A damn kiasu me asked for tantenous prophylaxis.
8) I've since given up the idea of learning how to ride.
9) 1 day MC frm the private clinic. And 2 more from my friend at T.P. polyclinic. Didnt work on Sunday too!
10) A petrol kiosk nearby spared us bandage.
11) I know how much my friends care for me. I feel like skipping around when they tell me how much their heart aches, how willing they'd be to pick me up even at unearthly hours. (:

The Bad
1) 2 cars stopped/slow down, looked and go. That's Singapore for you.
2) The road was filled with sand and rocks of 2.5cm in diameter. My right knee landed on one, causing a sunken wound.
3) 3 accidents amongst this group of friends. 27th, 28th and 30th.
4) Medical expenses incurred! Top that 160SGD spent with lots of pain, sleepless nights and inconvenience.

Learning Point
1) I'd put a well equiped first aid box in my future car.
2) No matter how safe the driver/rider is, accept the fact that sometimes, we're just plain suay.

Qualms

I sat. I wondered. And i dig into the past.
Then came an uneasy feeling, wondering what i did to myself.
There might be certain wrongdoings i wish i didnt make. But looking back, there's really nothing i can do cause i've drifted too far, fallen too deep. From everything i used to be, everything i used to have. Including some of the values i used to stand for, now labelled and altered to suit 'societal norms'.
Im not ashamed to say i've changed, alot. As much as im still the jovial person many know of, i guess life isnt always an uphill. I do have down days like this.
I know im much more mature than my peers, after going thru so many of life's events, that im so cautious of anything and everything. Having gone thru the furnest, i must admit im not refined. Im not a perfect person, yet i cant figure my high expectations for most things. I dont know why i love plans, so much so i wonder if i have a hint of autism running in my blood. I do not know why im slogging my life out- working 6 days a week. Money is a motivation factor, but it has taken colours out of many other days, when i recall 'ohh sunday still must work'. As much as Mum nags at me, she has been of great support in my work life-she has never failed to wash 2 suit dresses i wear on weekdays, and my dirty Sunday scrub.
I want the zest i used to have. I dont know where im heading now. And shamefully admit im a bummer living day by day, with a 2 year bond stuck to my ass, a worrysome one thanks to the volatile stock market. I do have ideal plans. And money determines it all. My plans are so vague i cant visualize myself there, just yet.
And sometimes i do miss having a boyfriend. Not that im deprived. (Nor lack suitors. For that matter. Haha!) But the things you can share with a boyfriend, a good girlfriend and a close sibling is, ironically, of stark contrast.
I know TheAbove still loves me, and i know how normal it is to be ashamed to face Him again. Yet im feeling everything i know of head knowledge. Im so stubborn i dont wanna make a u turn, yet.

But still, i wear a smile.
No matter where i go, whatever the weather, i bring my own sunshine-for others, at least.
Then again, why dont i come to my senses, tear down my fences and open the gate.
Ah! Do you know my favourite song right now? Desperado, esp. by EmiFujita!

Week 47-Part 2

Wednesday, 21 Nov
The 25 year old Musical Fountain I used to frequent as a child has given way to a 30million multi-sensory extravaganza at Siloso Beach just by the Sentosa Express Beach Station.

After dinner at SeahIm Food Centre, we took the Sentosa Bus from HarbourFront Interchange to the 3rd alighting point:Beach Station.
Alternatively, you can take the Sentosa Express from VivoCity and alight at Beach Station. An admission fee of 3sgd can be bought at ticketing booths located near the holding area.

The mesmerising 25mins show is presented in an open-air amphitheatre at 7.40pm and 8.40pm nightly all year round.
The show began with the live cast presenting old-time folk songs (Chan Ma Li Chan, Munnaeru Vaalibaa). They made good efforts in engaging the audience. You cant ask for more when creative choreography of colourful lights and lasers, computer imaging, water jets, flame bursts and fireworks all come together for 6sgd!

Thumbs up and highly recommended!

Kel, i apologise for the invation of our private space by showing our MSN conversation log. But to give am oomph to my already dead entry, here goes..

kel says:
NICE RIGHT
kel says:
ITS THE CHEAPEST THING IN SENTOSA.

uh.. The entire chunk i described is known as Songs Of The Sea.

Thursday, 22 Nov
Although nursing a cough, slight flu and fever, I went for a jog at Whampoa Park Connector. Oh! Top all that germy invation with a really sexy hoarse voice. Already gasping for breath, Marcus and Kel had to call while i was doing my 2nd round. Panting away, I had to force out the chirpiest im-not-fatigued tone.

Friday, 23 Nov
1 min to train arrival. I sprint to the gantry, only to be disappointed. I clean forgot that i left my EZ-link card in my run shorts. My 1st instinct was to phone mum, hoping to catch her in time to pass me a card. Her phat butter fingers fumbled and her annoyed daughter had to take fuzzy sounds and couple of beeps produced by accidental presses on the number pad.
The clinic is a <15mins walk from Hougang station. imsopoor I dont have a couple of pennies in my purse to bus down. HELLO?! I woke up exceptionally early to shavebathe!!!
To top off everything, i dont quite understand why the usual travel-light me had so many things on hand. A bag (not a wristlet for I'd be having a long day out-brought clothes), newspapers, lunch and a huge box of donuts i bought last night for the guard house.
Managing all these in a dress. fuckadoo.

I think life just had me slapped right in the face.

Never mind a fucked one hour morning, cause a misty morning doesnt signify a cloudy day.

Exasperated by the senseless events, im having a cuppa 25% less sugar CappaRoma low fat instant coffee.

Week 47-Part 1

Saturday, 17Nov
It was the usual Fri-Stay-Over-Sat-nuah session and Tracy could no longer tolerate a lil corner of my wardrobe room. While I exercise eye power, approve clothes to be dumped and stare into space, she was kept occupied clearing my closet, folding the entire pile of clothes before packing it into cupboard proper. *Yay! Skips around*
We had and milk too!

Sunday, 18 Nov
It was a straight 9.5 hours of work, non-stop. Totally petered out, I wasnt even able to finish catching LucyLiu Charlie'sAngels2 on 5!

Monday, 19 Nov
Awhile ago, I couldnt comprehend the craze over O.P.I. nail lacquer until an experience at the neighbourhood salon yesterday.
Damage on express pedicure: 15SGD, 78SGD for 6 sessions. Up next: Pedicure@30SGD. My oh my *Skips around in freshly painted nails*

Tuesday, 20 Nov
I might have been emiting bad vibes posting multiple shots. But who cares. Pictures clarify and enhance my underscored text. Photographs counteract my failing memory and brings special moments back. So here's what i did last night-5mins of cam whore.

I was rubbed the wrong way by M last night.
Its really irksome to receive dead ended messages, particularly those bursting with The Evil Trinity of Me Myself And I.
And so we talk bout communication. And we talk about communication break down too.
The ability to sustain a decent conversation, doesnt encompass fate, destiny and the like. It is a shared responsibilty, a conscious effort to engage, a deliberate effort in being mentally perceptive and receptive. Basically, an exchange of thoughts, information, etc.

I dont quite understand why humans get browbeaten by beings who "look better than us". I'd love to think that one should love and embrace ourselves. Unfortunately, culture and the media has influenced our perception of beauty.
Technology and its effects on my lovely orbits.


She's so lucky, she's a star
But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart, thinking
If there's nothing missing in my life
Then why do these tears come at night?

Happy Birthday, Hon

Nobel House Restaurent@UIC Building
It was birthday celebration for grandad on 8th November too! 2 year old baby Joy suffers from AuntyRuthSelfDiagnosed AttentionDefiDisorder-She cant stop fidgeting. Or is my 770i integerated C(why)bershot camera's auto focus taking way too long? Top right: My fav uncle-Patrick, whose vehicle i long to take over. HAHAHA. Now i know the roots of my button nose-FROM THE GOH FAMILY. Touché touché!
The Good: 1) FREE PARKING. Evaluate if its illegal:
2) Ambience: Decorative doors and windows combined with delicate details on the surrounding balcony provided an elegant nostalgic streetscape setting.
3) Price: SGD 28++ Ala Carte Buffet Dinner. Palatable dishes does full justice to the reasonably miserable menu range. We had Noble House Barbecued Meat Platter, Double Boiled Pigeon Soup served in Bamboo Tube, Sautéed Scallops and Cuttlefish in Special Chilli Sauce, Wok Fried Kelong Crab with Chilli Sauce, Poached Prawns with Chinese Wine, Steamed Sea Bass with 1) garlic & 2) Thai Style, Salmon Sashimi, Deep Fried Prawns with Crispy Oats, Deep Fried Soft Shell crab with Salt & Pepper, Salmon Head with Ginger and Onion, Braised Sliced Sea Abalone and Mushroom with Selected Vegetables in Oyster Sauce, Sautéed Sliced Fish with Selected Vegetables, Deep Fried Coriander Cheese Balls, Sautéed Shrimps and Cavier with Egg, Braised Pork Ribs with Homemade Sauce, Wok Fried Venison with Satay Sauce, Fried Duck Meat with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Deep Fried Chicken in Italy Sauce, Chilled Herbal Jelly with Honey
, Sweetened Red Bean with Lotus Seeds, Chilled Mango Pudding and Chilled Honeydew with Sago! Not forgetting.. Longevity Buns!

LazyAfternoon
Lunch at TownerRoad's KFC with my little girlfriend, Trayc and my two other lovely faces but mind f.ed BFFs (And their handsome control freaks)




BlissRestaurent@PunggolPark




We opted for alfresco dining fringing the edge of a 5-hectare pond in Punggol Park.
My tastebuds were tantalised by a moderate serving of slightly done medium rare steak, buttery smooth mashed potatoe and greens. We were shocked by the less than impeccable service offered by waitresses clad in uber mini denimn skirts. 1) Openly asked a friend of mine, "Is it an ice-cream cake?" And when asked for the cake to be brought out, it was still nicely packed in its boxed, tied with a ribbon for good measure. Tell me they DID provide impeccable service by bringing along cutlery. The service staff basically slapped Bliss right in the face that night. Verdict: "Will go back larh"

Soup Restaurent@Hougang Mall
LOL

and I were having a bruised blue Monday and decided to head for a great feast cum (aku's) birthday celebration right after work.
Decor: The dining area was demarcated with bamboo shoots and wooden beams. Barrel-shaped stools complemented the interior decor.
Food:

We had..
1) Steamed groundnuts: Slightly saltish and oh so fragrant!
2) Fan Shu Ye: AKA Ah Gong Vege, looked a lil like kang kong, stir fried with sambal accompanied the steamed rice well.
3) SanYu: Boneless and very fresh fish slices cooked with ginger and spring onion.
4) Soup of the day
5) Samsui Chicken: That was to die for. And I insist on elaborating this.. Cause i've been craving for the ginger sauce ever since. Served on a large white plate centred by a bowl of roughly minced ginger sauce are pieces of boneless cooked white chicken (Hainanese style), surrounded by a ring of thinly sliced cucumber. Lettuce leaves are served on a side plate. Delight in the harmonious flavours by wrapping the chicken, ginger and cucumber in a lettuce leaf. *Salivating, again

It took me 20years to realise.. It takes 1) 7mins to cook a half boiled egg placed in boiling water. 2) great practice cracking a half boiled egg! (Im so pampered meh?)

44th Weekend Review

Current addiction


Sharing a fraction of my cam whoring experience.


Pitch dark room with camera lights on.


Mother's first shot.


Toothy Talk
As I laid vulnerable on the dental chair, i was 'tranquilized' by YWC and his extremely light and delicate touch as he replaced a lost restoration on the cervical palatal region of my 16.

Reflection
I can never be ataraxic.
Because my path right now is uncertain. Yes, i do have a stable job, a roof over my head, enough to spend, alot more fortunate than many others..(And i really am thankful for that) But ask me where i'll be 1.5 years from now. I tell you-Im not quite sure.
Because there're multiple mini stress bolders dropping from i-dont-know where ever so often. Everyone has their fair share. I dont know how much longer i can hold. But i know im coping. well. As of now.

Ahh so much for a 'wet and runny' night. It'll be sunny-side-up soon i hope. :) Ciao!

Tickled

Thurs -Day 1 of I/\/\peccable$ervice workshop and our lil post-work get-together session at BugisAnd thats Kel & Carmen for you. I love my 3 other fuglies to bits too!

My privacy's always invaded by CWK whenever we meet up. (In exhange, im allowed to touch that bastardette like a barbie doll, sing as thou she cant hear me and bitch bout our current affairs.) And when she finally decided to go beyond my Inbox and Sent Messages, a ticklish surprise awaits in My Gallery..



Intrigued, she felt it was of great urgency that a photo of my stools be sent to her. Giggling, she passed it on..
Of which,
1) saved Yas who was one foot in LaLaLand and never went back because he too, set his eye and grin on the picture.
2) had GS arch her eyebrows for it probably is the utmost abberant file she ever received..
3) and many other victims of my ludicrous babe.

I look forward to the next event we attend as a batch of 2007 graduates. I had to much fun these 2 days at the I/\/\peccable $ervice workshop!

And CONGRATULATIONS to ex-classmate, kel's gentlemanly control freak bf, CI R!chard Han upon obtaining his Class3 driver's licence!

I got myself a new phone too! Because.. My reliable 3.3year old Nokia6230 died on me. Not a gadget whiz = Zero excitement. Check out the SonyEricsson 770i and tell me bout it! You've got 8hours to do so while the candy-bar phone has its batteries calibrated!