Wiffy's Creations

I am officially an Auntie! Well, reassuring to say that I am not a Vase... We met a new friend recently and I was quite amused by the conversation! He was telling another guy in the group not to find a 'vase' for a wife... Politely, I was asking how pretty his wife is.. Amazingly, he was not attracted by the looks of the wife but its a matter of getting along.. My reassuring Hubby praises me on how well I can cook.. *grinz*

My hubby always load praises on how well I cooked, that's why he has put on so much weight! My strong belief is from my mum who cook so frequently.. I was also amazed that my peers dont even cook even if they are married... So.. lucky hubby

Dental trauma

Whoever says going for wisdom tooth extraction is not painful is lying to you. I decided to extract my right wisdom tooth as it has been giving me problems and trapping food. Since this was too much trouble and dentist said too much about trapping food will also cause decay and stuff, I decide to do a favour to my own being. Getting the wisdom tooth out.

It takes tremendous courage to reserve a slot and go for check-up and of course getting myself there. I carefully planned the schedule is such a way that I would be off for a week. My female dentist (I didn’t know anything about “should not go to female dentist story”), was very caring, giving vasaline, blanket and trying not to hurt me but the fact is, she cant drill out my root canal. The drilling continues and I can feel the pain building up. I made noises, tried to shift away from her and finally tears broke out. My arm feels numb as insufficient blood is flowing to my arms. However, the fact remains that she could not get the root canal out. She has to get a specialist to get it out and that cost me more. She stitched back the wounds and then I have to wait for another 3 hours for the specialist to arrive. Mind you, I had my mouth opened for the past two hours when I entrusted my pearlies to her.

Specialist came promptly at 7.30pm and with injection, explanation and extraction, stitching took less than 30 minutes. So, conclusion is that my dentist has not met the mark. This episode cost me $945 which half of it would be taken care by my company. Other than that, it has been a bad bad experience

Money Matters

Ok. don't panic. Don't panic. It's only a credit card bill. It's a piece of paper; a few numbers. I mean, just how scary can a few numbers be? We see numbers in our life all the time. I mean ALL the time.

I plonk myself on the sofa, made myself a hot coffee and breathe deeply and stare at the thick envelope. It's only a piece of paper, I tell myself for the thousandth and one time. I have maintain the numbers pretty well. I mean how much can i spend? It should be approximately $200. I think.

Or maybe $300? Went KBox with bunch and how much can WE sing... then there is Dad's birthday Celebration at Sakae... I mean its my DAD's birthday. Everyone deserve a nice birthday celebration. It is for someone who brought me up... .So i think.. Thats it!! I didnt event buy anything for myself. I even congratulate mysefl for not particpating in the GSS!!

I am beaming side to side and very happy that the next month will be a better month albeit the fact that the company is late in bonus payout. I was even elated that I made a very smart choice of not buying the Sony Bravia 40" at $2133.

My happiness was shortlived. My dad just emerged from the door and dropped a couple of envelopes on my lap. One is green and the other is red. I have no loyalty to any of the telecommunication subscriber here. My smile slowly turned gaut and my heart suddenly beat faster..... *Chill Honey, Chill.. you go through this every month.

My credit card bill is black with ink. A series of familiar names rushes past my eyes. GV movie bill, K Box, Sakae Sushi, Reds Hairdresser - $180 (why on earth do I allow my head to be treated that expensive?!), Orange (what is this?!) oh It must be scam!! I must be victimised by someone who use my credit card..... Oh i recall now. Its the black top that i bought as it caught a hole one Sunday. Wasnt the bill like last month?

The Bill glares at $568! And I thought it was $300. My Red & Green Bill states $150. Ok, so my damage is $718 for this month. Since I am fasting this July, i think i can still get by with whatever is left. Just as I was about to tabulate the sums and count the amount of rice I am about to consume, the cabs that I fondly can use, I noticed IRAS SCREAMING at me.

That's it! The only consolation is that GST relief package is coming in BUT that is $200. Big harry deal!

The other side of the family

I have gotten well with the other side of the family well so far. To show that my mum has brought me up well, I brought warm egg tarts and was pleasantly greeted with handshake and beaming smiles. We had our little chats and I could see that the parents are well pleased with me as of now. His dad is such a dear. After I pointed out that Sweets do not like to eat fruits and fruits are supposedly good for us, his dad has now instilled a new habit of buying fruits everyday. He even calls him up to remind him to have his intake of fruits during lunch time.

In church camp, I could see that his mum is looking out for us during meals time, to have some casual chats with us whenever possible. His dad was offering to buy snacks for me to bring home to my mum. I sense sparks and gunfire when I reach home and told my mum about it. Apparently she was unhappy that I did not call home and said words to spat on me. Managing two families – I could feel it starting to surface.

Things has changed.. quite a fair bit

Quite a number of things have changed for since November 2006. Well some things such as my job (*sigh*), my home address, contact details and birthdate have not changed. Many variables (i sounded so economics) such as my age, weight, hair count, phone bills, accountability, emotional health, etc seemed to all move from the constant.

I am declared to be the wrong side of twenties! Weight has taken an unforgivable climb, hair is saddening disappearing, eyesight is failing and lines which was mistakenly present refuse to go away. However, to offset these physical woes, someone is now present to hear my sob stories. Though he proclaim that he is ever patient to hear me, i know that silently he has already switch to the next radio waves. Though we have different views on things, our way and style of solving issues are different, I know fundamentally, the values are the same and we have the same objectives. Despite the issues we have, as long as we do not lose focus, we are alright.

Atas Atas

I am living on a high life. Or so I thought when i was a stand-in for an invite for my Group GM. I was at the Musica da Camera (a chamber soiree at the old parliament) appreciating T'ang Quartet in Concert & fine 4 course western cuisine. I am pleasantly surprise how much i appreciate the fine-tone and astounding performance. Who would have thought that I could sit through more than an hour hearing strings pulled the whole night? No words, no drums, no bass, no vibrant movement. Just 4 men pulling strings with expressive facial performance and occassional head bobbing. The chords struck something in your heart and your emotions swing together with it. Light hearted tempo and quick switch in pitch added zest in the performance. Gone are my impression that classical music are for the fuddy-duddies.

The evening started with us being ushered to the mezzanine level and having a course Western meal with Art Museum. The fine fusion cusine is accompanies by some banker who told me how tone deaf he is and continued with his sharing on some business talk. *Hmmm* That proper deposition thankfully did not last more than an hour and we were then ushered into the chambers to appreciate the music.

The Old parliament is very quaint and kudos to those that had an eye for such architect. The better night was spent appreciating music before the night come to an end.

Suddenly i felt a notch above. I am upgraded to the chi-chi lifesytle

Green Paradise

I am one of those who have not step into Botanical Gardens since God knows when. Last Sunday, my weekly routine jog shifted focus to Spore's pride Botanial Gardens. Can i say that not only that the greenery are fantastic, there are also dishy chaps sweating all out?! Not forgetting some Yoga Fanatic posing to cameras, many senior citizens tai-chi, morning dance and all sorts of sports.

It was an interesting sight and very relaxing. I nearly forgot that I am right smack in the city center. Swans and turtles swimming up to eat bits & pieces of bread, squirrels chogging down their nuts and stream of water greeting you. Although I was gasping for air in my morning jog, I congratulate myself for coming so far....

Nothing beats ending off themorning session with traditional Yam Cha. *YUM* I promise myself that i should do this more often but then again, too often, we will take things for granted