Ziho & Chai Siah's wedding went well.. it wasn't any luxurious wedding but the thing i enjoy most is the companion of familiar people.
i didn't know my dog misses me that much.. or the either way round. or even both. the moment my bro opens the door, he rushed out to greet me w'out hesitation and let me hold him up. as he grew older, he became less playful and more affectionate.
2012 has been a very busy year in view of my studies - almost all work no play.
Trying to rememer all the good things this year, so, my 2012 in a nutshell:
- my first visit to Bintan in Feb for shalene's birthday
- PR approval
- p/time studies commence in april
- attend the first traditional wedding of a friend
- bought my first iphone, 2nd laptop, and not forgetting my ipad
- got my first credit card xD
- my first visit to USS - oh my, i really enjoyed myself
- had the warmest x'mas celebration at suyin's place
taking this opportunity to thank people who has been there for me through my thick and thins in 2012.
let's all have a merry x'mas & a great 2013.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Crazy habits despite to crazy schedules
I have been very thrifty since I make up my mind to continue my studies... but I'm not sure what has possessed me since the last few weeks is that I couldn't stop shopping! Probably all those Christmas sales are absurdly tempting.. I should have locked myself at home before my credit card bursts!
Meantime, I need to complete all the tasks on my plate first before I could enjoy my holiday fully without worrying about the after effects. Can't wait. Really.
By the way, I'm gonna comfort myself that I deserve all these after all the hard work :p but most importantly self control is at check. It's all about the equilibrium.
Richard has been very sweet, trying to introduce me to his nephew's wife's brother (that's far, jeez).. Well some sort of matchmaking geez, but I turn him down.. With the excuse of my packed schedule. But the real fact is.. I just feel awkward having someone introduced to me, with some 'expectations' in mind.. I'm afraid I might mess things up, as in the effect might not end up as what they want it to be. And more over, I'm fully occupied by my studies and work.. Maybe it's just not the right time yet.
Richard has been very sweet, trying to introduce me to his nephew's wife's brother (that's far, jeez).. Well some sort of matchmaking geez, but I turn him down.. With the excuse of my packed schedule. But the real fact is.. I just feel awkward having someone introduced to me, with some 'expectations' in mind.. I'm afraid I might mess things up, as in the effect might not end up as what they want it to be. And more over, I'm fully occupied by my studies and work.. Maybe it's just not the right time yet.
I'm obsessed with fifty shades and came to fall for Audi R8, escala, St Paul de Vence, Coldplay and the list goes on.. Ah EL James' fantasy has became mine!
Met up with Chun on thurs and he was pissed that I couldn't stop talking about Christian Grey LOL. Keep reminding me that this is only a fiction book. But with all the real things mentioned in the book, there could be a real Christian Grey :p
Next week would be my good friend's wedding. Excited for the meetups with some good old friends and their wacky stunts! I missed them. I'm all ready for the wedding..
Got my hair done at Sharon's place yesterday, I love having her as my hairstylist cos she cuts my hair enthusiasticly.. And shes accomodating. Besides, we can catch up on latest juicy news :p
Got my hair done at Sharon's place yesterday, I love having her as my hairstylist cos she cuts my hair enthusiasticly.. And shes accomodating. Besides, we can catch up on latest juicy news :p
Subsequently, the next event for me is to own a new laptop.. Like finally. I've decided on asus vivobook, planned to get it this thurs during lunch time.. Hopefully they've got zero percent interest installment plan for the poor like me!
Well, the next big thing would be seeing my family! I have not seen them in 1/2 year. Home is the only place that I don't need to act as an adult. Haha!
Laters!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
fifty shades
i couldn't believe i'm so glued to this book, too addictive! minus the erotic scenes, it comes with a captivating story.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Its the end of term 2!
The last exam for this term ends today. And there are a few things that I need to settle down before my crazy schedule begins again. Windows 8 just launched few days ago (was glad I did not make an impulsive decision to get a new one on the spot that day).
Well, one thing worth remembering, the day I bought Toshiba satellite is 5/Mar/07, and this is my first laptop. Frankly, I love it to death when I first own it but now.. It's really a time for change after windows has upgraded a few OS but I'm still sticking to XP, lol. I cannot afford to have another heart attack anytime soon.
Gonna transfer ownership of Toshiba to my grandpa. Since bro started studying graphics design, he has been eye-ing to have his own computer too. I can understand his boredom being a retiree for so many years.. Blasting both tv and radio at the same time when he's at home. Really frustrate grandma so much. I have ever asked him, if he is able to listen and digest to 2 different devices at the same time.. And he replied me, yes. And soon once I transfer Toshiba's ownership to him, I bet he's going to on all 3 electronic devices at the same time!
Wanted to get something really light and within my budget. Asus' zenbook is really pretty! But somehow a little bit pricey tho. Should do some comparison before making the final decision. In fact, I have got my iPad and I won't be using my laptop that frequent. Probably getting acer will do. Must always remind myself not to spend money unnecessarily!
Well, one thing worth remembering, the day I bought Toshiba satellite is 5/Mar/07, and this is my first laptop. Frankly, I love it to death when I first own it but now.. It's really a time for change after windows has upgraded a few OS but I'm still sticking to XP, lol. I cannot afford to have another heart attack anytime soon.
Gonna transfer ownership of Toshiba to my grandpa. Since bro started studying graphics design, he has been eye-ing to have his own computer too. I can understand his boredom being a retiree for so many years.. Blasting both tv and radio at the same time when he's at home. Really frustrate grandma so much. I have ever asked him, if he is able to listen and digest to 2 different devices at the same time.. And he replied me, yes. And soon once I transfer Toshiba's ownership to him, I bet he's going to on all 3 electronic devices at the same time!
Wanted to get something really light and within my budget. Asus' zenbook is really pretty! But somehow a little bit pricey tho. Should do some comparison before making the final decision. In fact, I have got my iPad and I won't be using my laptop that frequent. Probably getting acer will do. Must always remind myself not to spend money unnecessarily!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
I have not talk to my brother for at least a month! Only short conversation via facebook and that leads to misunderstandings. Was really busy with school and work.. However, the air is clearer after speaking to him on the phone. Phew, he was far more mature than I thought. As the eldest, I don't really wish to see my own siblings taking the wrong path. I know their decision is beyond my control, but I just want to make sure that the decision is well thought of.
Speaking of school, I had my laptop attacked by virus while I was doing my assignment.. Halfway at 2am on the submission day itself. Seriously it scares the shit out of me because it's a group project and not an individual work! Was screaming for help in fb, and managed to find poor sim who's the only IT guy online at that hour, and get him on skype for further rescue. For the first time in 2.5 decade, I went to the setup screen and look for the safe mode! Was glad things are still intact in safe mode.. This took me and sim about 1/2 hour. And there I am, very wide awake after a panic situation, continuing my assignment until 5 am.. Using safe mode.
Right after submission of my assignment, I did my own formatting.. Again, for the first time in 2.5 decade. Cannot afford to wait for someone to help me out, or to get a new laptop at the point of time is no no.. Bcs I had no laptops in mind to buy. I don't want to get something that I will end up disliking later on. I need a laptop so urgently for another project submission in a few days time. So, I dig out my recovery disc, which is like searching for a needle in the deep blue sea, and format plus setting it up. With the help of chow wei and ck over skype, it wasn't as difficult as I thought. Laptop is now running like brand new - the only exception is the outdated OS.
I've proven Toshiba laptop's durability - 5.5 years and still functioning :p
Next sat's gonna be another exam. Carol is going on long vacation leave. Hopefully it's not gonna be a disastrous week to me, and CCM please be good to me!
Speaking of school, I had my laptop attacked by virus while I was doing my assignment.. Halfway at 2am on the submission day itself. Seriously it scares the shit out of me because it's a group project and not an individual work! Was screaming for help in fb, and managed to find poor sim who's the only IT guy online at that hour, and get him on skype for further rescue. For the first time in 2.5 decade, I went to the setup screen and look for the safe mode! Was glad things are still intact in safe mode.. This took me and sim about 1/2 hour. And there I am, very wide awake after a panic situation, continuing my assignment until 5 am.. Using safe mode.
Right after submission of my assignment, I did my own formatting.. Again, for the first time in 2.5 decade. Cannot afford to wait for someone to help me out, or to get a new laptop at the point of time is no no.. Bcs I had no laptops in mind to buy. I don't want to get something that I will end up disliking later on. I need a laptop so urgently for another project submission in a few days time. So, I dig out my recovery disc, which is like searching for a needle in the deep blue sea, and format plus setting it up. With the help of chow wei and ck over skype, it wasn't as difficult as I thought. Laptop is now running like brand new - the only exception is the outdated OS.
I've proven Toshiba laptop's durability - 5.5 years and still functioning :p
Next sat's gonna be another exam. Carol is going on long vacation leave. Hopefully it's not gonna be a disastrous week to me, and CCM please be good to me!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
me as at the age of 25
working plus studying part time is definitely not an easy task. woke up at wee hours (4 am - 5 am), or staying up until 1 am - 2 am for my studies is not uncommon. it is tough because you need to get back to work when its time, and at the same time, adjust your mind to the 'working' state.
when i first started off studying in the end of apr (if not wrong), many friends and colleague couldn't cope with the new me. i have to leave early for classes, goes on medical leave when i strain myself too hard on my studies, or even lunch in - while doing my own work quietly, reject frens outings, losing temper very quickly.. to sum it up, one thing that's for sure.. my social life suffers. i've got supportive friends as well as not so supportive ones.. and it is sad to realize that my choice has actually kept our friendship apart. and my leaves that i used to go for holidays and back home are now all utilised for my studies - assignments, exams.. and i've not been home since May! =(
however, i enjoy school & learning new things, well.. as for this sem, i get to learn more on myself, and people! i need to learn to accept the fact that everyone of us is difference, all of us are made up from different past experiences, background, personality, these are all tools to shape up a person. tigers hunt alone, where else ants form colonials. the tigers are facing extinction now, where else ants don't. the same theory applies to human, we all cannot survive alone, and we need to adapt to each other.
and here i am, supplied with the tools, and i'm trying it on my colleagues last week :p it works! in fact, i was being so insensitive towards their feelings for the past few months, and now, when i start caring about them again, they started to treat me differently.
colleagues thrown me a surprise bday party for me on my bday. it is not so surprised because i've caught them behind the act :p however, i appreciate their kind efforts and intentions.
spoken to amy few days ago, and she told me how much i've changed.. or a more appropriate word would be GROWN UP! haha! i really wish growing up is so easy.. but actually its not. there's really alot of hidden 'system downtime'. but life is just like the electrocardiography, as long as ur heart is still beating, there is always ups and downs for sure.
well next aim would be managing my own impatience. phew, a very bad habit since i was a kid. but, i'm gonna change this.
when i first started off studying in the end of apr (if not wrong), many friends and colleague couldn't cope with the new me. i have to leave early for classes, goes on medical leave when i strain myself too hard on my studies, or even lunch in - while doing my own work quietly, reject frens outings, losing temper very quickly.. to sum it up, one thing that's for sure.. my social life suffers. i've got supportive friends as well as not so supportive ones.. and it is sad to realize that my choice has actually kept our friendship apart. and my leaves that i used to go for holidays and back home are now all utilised for my studies - assignments, exams.. and i've not been home since May! =(
however, i enjoy school & learning new things, well.. as for this sem, i get to learn more on myself, and people! i need to learn to accept the fact that everyone of us is difference, all of us are made up from different past experiences, background, personality, these are all tools to shape up a person. tigers hunt alone, where else ants form colonials. the tigers are facing extinction now, where else ants don't. the same theory applies to human, we all cannot survive alone, and we need to adapt to each other.
and here i am, supplied with the tools, and i'm trying it on my colleagues last week :p it works! in fact, i was being so insensitive towards their feelings for the past few months, and now, when i start caring about them again, they started to treat me differently.
colleagues thrown me a surprise bday party for me on my bday. it is not so surprised because i've caught them behind the act :p however, i appreciate their kind efforts and intentions.
spoken to amy few days ago, and she told me how much i've changed.. or a more appropriate word would be GROWN UP! haha! i really wish growing up is so easy.. but actually its not. there's really alot of hidden 'system downtime'. but life is just like the electrocardiography, as long as ur heart is still beating, there is always ups and downs for sure.
well next aim would be managing my own impatience. phew, a very bad habit since i was a kid. but, i'm gonna change this.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
5.5 Years
It has been 5.5 years since I left Penang, and came to Singapore.
The urge to blog suddenly came in when I finish updating my resume, and realised how long I have been here, and well well, looking at my very own achievements.
After so many frequent changes, and the world is getting more and more competitive, I have decided to apply for PR last year Dec (finally) in order to secure my position here, and it was approved few days ago! I was very anxious for the answer after 2 months of wait..after so many announcement made that the PR application approval is going to be restricted.
The next aim will definitely be my studies. I am hoping to get an Honor, wish me lotsa luck! I need them :))
Hmmm.. just a peek on my love life: i'm still waiting for the right guy to come along.. when i say 'right', i mean it.
The urge to blog suddenly came in when I finish updating my resume, and realised how long I have been here, and well well, looking at my very own achievements.
After so many frequent changes, and the world is getting more and more competitive, I have decided to apply for PR last year Dec (finally) in order to secure my position here, and it was approved few days ago! I was very anxious for the answer after 2 months of wait..after so many announcement made that the PR application approval is going to be restricted.
The next aim will definitely be my studies. I am hoping to get an Honor, wish me lotsa luck! I need them :))
Hmmm.. just a peek on my love life: i'm still waiting for the right guy to come along.. when i say 'right', i mean it.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
First Post of 2012!
It has been quite some time, yeah I know. :) has been quite busy with my new job scope last year.
Trying to trigger my memory on some sweet things worth remembering, happened in 2011:
- grandpa's health recovers slowly
- hongkong & shenzhen trip in jan, and bangkok trip in aug
- my resolution to save for my europe trip
- to have an ex-NS mate to share the room, so i just need to pay half of the rent
- had my first taste of champagne on my birthday :)
- baked my first cake, its a chocolate pecan cheesecake
- transfer to a specialized team at work
the rest of my days are either spent at work, or drinks, and never forget my new addiction, TVB series.. but sad to say, 70% at work. i had even give up on my yoga class just to be more committed to my job, bcs i know i still have alot to learn as a newbie for projects.
nevertheless, i enjoy my 2011, but now it has bid us all goodbye.
time to get some serious things moving :)
Trying to trigger my memory on some sweet things worth remembering, happened in 2011:
- grandpa's health recovers slowly
- hongkong & shenzhen trip in jan, and bangkok trip in aug
- my resolution to save for my europe trip
- to have an ex-NS mate to share the room, so i just need to pay half of the rent
- had my first taste of champagne on my birthday :)
- baked my first cake, its a chocolate pecan cheesecake
- transfer to a specialized team at work
the rest of my days are either spent at work, or drinks, and never forget my new addiction, TVB series.. but sad to say, 70% at work. i had even give up on my yoga class just to be more committed to my job, bcs i know i still have alot to learn as a newbie for projects.
nevertheless, i enjoy my 2011, but now it has bid us all goodbye.
time to get some serious things moving :)
