a new chapter

t.g.f.f

2012-01-13T23:25:00.003+08:00

Thank God For Friends!

I wondered what happened to the girl who once love to blog so much, and kept typing so much that she finds that she was typing too much words! lol~

Anyhow, met Poh Eng for lunch today~ she brought me to a side of tanjong pagar which I have never been too!! lol~ ok, probably I know of the area's existence when dad drove past the area, but never went to pay attention to it. She brought me to this place called passion cafe. The miso soup is really not bad, never a fan of miso soup because of the flavour. But this miso soup was just nice. =) I had the chicken katsu curry rice. The chicken was tender! Just that the curry was too much for me~ But I am the weird one I guess, because people would finish up all the curry. haha.

Then before we part, she gave me a surprise~ so sweet! really happy to read long letters written by friends to me!! THANK YOU POING once more for the encouragement!

It has been a week since I went back to work. today felt like the most busy! Heard that I will be focusing more on corporate tax this year, my individual tax portfolio is less than the rest. Hopefully that is the case, then I can start on corporate tax soon. But then, won't it be unfair to the rest? hmm.... but then again I got like 30 more corporate tax! wish me luck man! I've got to be more confident of myself and my decisions. Time to read up more to improve my tax foundation!

Finally tomorrow is coming! =)

calm mind

2012-01-12T23:19:00.003+08:00

Kenny G.

Was randomly searching youtube and came across Kenny G. I wondered why he was so famous till I heard his video today!! His songs has a calming effect even though the instrument pitch is high!!

Did a short research on him. Was surprised to know he major in Accounting when he was studying! Had expected that he would major in something music related. Anyhow, he is really talented, he can play the saxaphone and yet has this calm expression on his face, like he is at peace. =)

Time to head to bed! tomorrow is T.G.I.F!

Time flies like an arrow

2012-01-08T18:41:00.004+08:00

Just realised that the date and time of my previous post was the date and time when I did a draft of that post. LOL~ anyhow, the correct date and time should be 1 Jan 2012 around 12+ am.

today is 8 Jan 2012 already! Tomorrow is back to work for me! Dreading it actually. Opened my email today and felt the stress already~ Oh man!! Hope I can remember what I learnt! Crossing my fingers that all will go smoothly.

Time flies, it feels like just yesterday I woke up feeling so sleepy and tired from my GA! But I'm glad for this 1 month of rest. Giving me some time to do what I want. =)

Good-bye 2011, welcome 2012!

2011-12-24T12:04:00.005+08:00

As 2011 come to pass, it's time for me to do my yearly reflections. I'm thankful for....

In 2011, Mummy started her treatment. I remember how she suffered during the 1st few treatments and how tired she got. Those days when I accompanied her, it pained me to see her suffering so much and admire her for her courage to fight. Thankfully, she has overcome this obstacle! Though she is still weak but I'm glad her results have been good news =) And as 2012 starts, she's gonna head back to work! Hope she'll start her new year with a positive mindset and stop thinking about the bad happenings of 2011 and move forward. Mummy Jia You!! =)

My family showed me family support when I was unwell and unable to take care of myself. We indeed have out differences and I do grumble but I would not trade my family with another family~! In 2011, we had many many many and even more visits to Swensen's. mummy's cuteness never fail to amuse me and make me laugh. I bet I'll get so bored and lonely without my sister's chattiness. And daddy's cold jokes always make me laugh~

Daddy's support for mummy and the way he cares for mummy.. I can't describe how that always make me feel whenever I see them..

Furthermore, I officially graduated from SIM-UOL in 2011. Won't forget how happy my parents was that day =)

YOU *heart*

No words can describe how thankful I am to have you by my side.

Whether it's ex-colleagues, polymates, poly-cum-uni mates, uni mates, secondary school mates or current colleagues (not able to put everyone in the picture!), I am very thankful for impacting my life (no matter how big the impact was).

Some of my memorable experience with this group of people are:

1. My very first visit to Singapore's Universal Studios (with him, may ying, kevin, patrick and hazel)

2. My baking experience with Fazliah in May 2011

3. Exploring new food places (new for me) with him and ex-colleagues

4. Constant chat in watsapp or line with my girlfriends (you know who you are ^^, )

5. Unforgettable cam-whore experience with uni mates at Holland V.

6. Movies-in-the-park with Serene and Bernadine where we ended up playin game instead of watching the movies =D and mini surprise for Bernadine

7. Working OT with colleagues and always complaining about the food we have for dinner. Thou it was hardwork and tiring, my colleagues made it easier and bearable.

8. Day trip to Desaru with colleagues at CH.

I can't remember anymore outings. Guess my 2011 was a quiet year. Filled with my responsibilities for my family and work. Thankful for friends who still put in effort to plan gatherings and meet ups despite how busy our lives have become. =)

One last thing to reflect on for 2011:

I lost my cool when my ex-boss angered me. Thankfully I did not lose my cool at her. I can't let my emotions affect me so deeply. But I'm sure am glad I quit and leave that horrid place! 1st job was a bad experience but I've met wonderful people there =) so even when the place was bad, I'm still glad that I chose that path.

As 2012 has started, may everyone have a better year ahead and continue to fulfil new and old goals! =) And whether or not 2012 is world end, may we all live our day to the fullest!

i have forgotten...

2011-12-05T23:05:00.003+08:00

To think from other peoples point of view..
To not judge..
To get out of my comfort zone..
How to not live in fear..
What inner peace feels like..
Who I really want to be..
Who I am...

I got too caught up with the fast pace of society.. and I feel lost.. what am I chasing? What are my goals? What do I really want at the end of the chase?

好累了。。

2011-11-23T00:00:00.003+08:00

突然间我很想放气了。我真的尽力了。
我所做的一切，老板知道吗？

I have worked here for 6 months coming to 7 months. Time really flies...
Am I too hard and expect too much of myself or am I just too stupid.. I really forgot a lot of my accounting basics. I need to brush up on them.

What am I working for..? I don't know anymore.. I heard colleagues sayin how incompetent some ppl are.. I feel worried that I will become one of those incompetent ones.. I guess one would always need to constantly improve and read up and learn for life.. the problem is I don't find the joy in learning the accounting/tax concept. They are all so foreign to me! But one thing I know is I won't manage my portfolio like how some are handling.. got to learn management skills from the better ones.

8 more days to dateline.. I pray for a miracle.. n I got to remind myself always.. health is more important! Stop worrying about work so.much!

One by one.. it can be done!

here comes, November

2011-11-06T16:41:00.003+08:00

October came and went..

Less than a month before tax peak period is over~ Hopefully I can finish those clients in my portfolio~

Time really flies. It has been a year plus since I have started working full time~ It has been filled with ups and downs. Met with a nasty boss, great colleagues and annoying colleagues. I can't say I have seen the world as there is still so much more to see and explore. In times of bad, I am thankful for sweets, my family, my girls and Eva for listening to my whinings and grumbles. The times of good would be the times when I could unwind from a long week of work. I have come to appreciate my rest days more. =)

With just 3 weeks and 2 days more, I shall perserver~

5 more weeks!

2011-10-26T18:23:00.002+08:00

That's what I look for in a novel. The "story" that entice me to read on. :)

It's been awhile since I last surf the web and blog!! Feels good to have some free time for myself. Guilty of not doing any work despite bring work home to do. But I am so tired of keep seeing numbers and trying to figure out what am I suppose to do with them. But I guess this weekend will be spent doing more work~ :(

Apart from busy working, each week will set a little time for social life and family. Though it has only been about two months, I feel like it has been two years!! I have never felt so tired before, not even when I had to rush for project in poly or mugging hard for exams. Have not quite decided if tax is for me. But I will stay in it for now. & I'm thankful for my nice colleagues who are patient and willing to explain tax concepts to me~

Anyhows, sister's O levels has started!!! It has been seven years since I went for my own O levels~ Hope she feels that the papers are manageable and will reach her aim~

the 46th year

2011-08-09T12:26:00.005+08:00

This is Home, truly
Where I know I must be
Where my dreams wait for me
Where that river always flows
This is home, surely
As my senses tell me
This is where I won't be alone
For this is where I know it's home

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE !!

Last night me and sis were singing old school national day songs! =D I had a great time.. remembering how much I love some of the songs.. The catchy and meaningful words of the songs..

I remember how we had to wear red and white to school to celebrate national day! I always had to borrow from my aunt!! She is always my life saver when it came to clothes. =D Then there was this activity for primary 5 pupils to attend to the national day preview. I was totally so excited about it!! I remember clearly that my teacher said the latest to reach school was 12.45pm!! But when I reached at 12.45pm, every single bus had gone!! =( But thankfully, my teacher was nice enough to give me a ride back home and explained to my parents. lol

I wonder how do schools celebrate national day now..

So, anyway...
I did a little search of the national day songs.

Here is a list..

. 1985 - Stand up for Singapore .

. 1986 - Count on me, Singapore .

. 1987 & 1988 - We are Singapore .

. 1990 - One people, One nation, One Singapore .

. 1998 - Home .

. 1999 - Together (心连心) & Moments of Magic .

. 2000 - Shine on me .

. 2001 - Where I Belong .

. 2002 - We will get there .

. 2003 - One united people ( 一起走到).

. 2004 - Home .

. 2005 - Reach out for the skies .

. 2006 - My island home .

. 2007 - There's no place I'd rather be .

. 2008 - Shine for Singapore .

. 2009 - What do you see .

. 2010 - Song for Singapore .

2011 - In a heartbeat

I can't remember the recent few years the songs. Sad, I used to be so excited over the national day theme songs! Nevertheless, the producers, singers and songwriters still deserve a big thank you for their efforts~

May everyone enjoy this national day!!

well rested saturday.

2011-07-23T18:53:00.002+08:00

My stamina has worsen over the months I haven been exercising regularly! :( 'no time to exercise' is the bad excuse of a working adult.. but I'm glad I dragged myself downstairs today. It's been a long while since I sat down and read too or practised my piano. Glad I did these 3 things today! :)

This week seem to pass by very fast. No idea why. But I dread peak period which is coming soon! Oh well, then December will come faster and I'll get to relax a bit.. CAN'T WAIT !

dear daddy,

2011-07-20T22:37:00.007+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY~!!
There is so many things I wish I can tell you face to face.
Like how much I appreciate you fetching us around and waiting for me just because you are worried. I may complain to friends at times, but deep inside I am thankful to have a sweet father.
There is this image that keeps playing in my head. It is of me alighting from my primary school bus, seeing you standing at the void deck waiting for me, I was really happy inside! I remember I ran towards you. =D

I remember:
How u Chase after the bus just because of my blur-ness..
How I feared you because you were always strict with me. (Ps: I still fear you)
How you attend to my wounds (did you secretly enjoy putting qing cao you on my wounds? =p)
How we always scream for you when there is cockroaches or lizards.
Your temper.. when you are really angry..
How you help me with my maths n science.
Your cold jokes...
Your willingness to buy things for us but scrimp on yourself.
Your love for food..
How you helped me with my art project. Wish I could keep tt egg proj which you took so long to do! You even when to the playground to take sand.
How you brought us to playground n parks.
How easy it seems for you to talk to strangers ( I'm sure you have made a lot of secruity guard 'friends' while waiting for me).
How you can repair our computer or lightings or sink... We saved a lot on repairing items
How much you love mummy..
How I upset you when I look embarrassed by the first car you bought.. now I know having a car no matter what brand is a luxury, nothing to be ashame of.
How you teach us that money is not everything.
How you make the effort to take leave during school holidays to accompany us.
How I jokingly ask you take leave during my uni exam to drive me to EXPO and you really did it.
How our family always celebrate our family birthdays at airport swensens. Tho now we don't go there on birthdays but its still a place where we always go for dinner. (I highly doubt any family is as loyal as us when it comes to eating at swensens =x) no idea why we always end up there.. lol..

Its time to cut your cake.. hope you enjoyed yourself today. I believe you did as your aim is to make mummy happy. :) we love you!

P.s: mummy, may tomorrow be a good day for you! Hugs!

I want to know!

2011-07-04T21:51:00.003+08:00

"There are certain things in life where you know it's a mistake but you don't really know it's a mistake because the only way to really know it is a mistake is to make that mistake and look back and say, "Yup, that was a mistake". So really, the bigger mistake would be to not make the mistake because then you'll go your whole life not really knowing if something is a mistake or not"

Lily Aldrin of "How I Met Your Mother"

And the part about not knowing always gets to me. & honestly when will ever be the right time when you know its time to make that move?

perception

2011-06-30T20:34:00.001+08:00

1 picture 2 interpretation. It's how we look at things.

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Passion

2011-06-28T22:33:00.001+08:00

I miss having Passion for something. These days the passion in me has disappeared!

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I want to see...

2011-06-25T19:31:00.007+08:00

I've been awake for a while now,
you've got me feelin like a child now,
cause every time i see your bubbly face,
i get the tinglies in a silly place~

Finally a Saturday where I can do something I've been wanting to do! =) Next, is to sort out my pictures into my hard disk! I love Saturdays, because I can look forward to Sunday without dreading the arrival of Monday.

p.s: thank you for the simple yet nice time on wedsnesday. Hope to finish our lil project soon!

clicked!

2011-06-18T20:42:00.001+08:00

Had a great day with great peeps! :)

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should I or should I not?

2011-06-06T21:24:00.002+08:00

there's many things to update about but I don't have time to. Why do I always find that I don't have enough time? is it because there are too many things I want to do? Or because I'm always lazing around?

There's a decision to be made, I've got to weigh between what I want and what is best for them.. I want to go for it, but do I have the capabilities to do so? Hmm...

2011-05-30T20:25:00.001+08:00

My ex-maid found my dad in fb. Dad message her in fb asking how are things at her side.. And part of her reply was '...hard to come over sg to work these days.. tell amanda if she marry soon, I'll look after her baby...' >.<

she's the one and only maid who kept my secrets during my childhood days. =D & the old maid who didnt give my parents problems. Hope she and her family are well =)

reflection

2011-05-29T17:43:00.003+08:00

my sis asked me today, 'o level chinese which topic you chose?' and she went on to read out all the 3 topics.. I honestly cannot remember! seeing her mug, reminds me of myself all those years ago!!

I remember climbing the spiral stairs up to the hall, everyone was doing last minute read through. And i was just waiting for the paper to start and faster get over with it. Soon, results came and I was happy with my results and thats the end of chinese for me..

Anyhow, its really a long time since I was a sec4 student. Seeing my sis mug for o levels, brings flashes of memories back to me.. I guess soon enough she'll remind me of my poly days.. =D

I hope she'll be happy n proud of results when it's release! & it'll be the start of another chapter..

all things happening

2011-05-17T15:54:00.003+08:00

Had my first Timbre experience on 6 May 2011. Although the place was hot, the good company made up for it. =)

I was feeling down last friday. Sweets came to find me after work just "telling" me that he's there when I need someone. I spoilt his surprise plan. But I'm still surprised by the lil gift with its meaning. =) thank you!

It been a while since this group met up. Catch up session and caught the movie, Priest. I thought it would be a boring show, but it turned out not as bad as I thought.

After meeting with HSBC clique, headed down to ecp for AF0501 bbq~ =) Thanks to hanting for planning the bbq.

Something very random~ a Kids viewing area. Concept of Cold Stone Cremery~ I'm craving for the ice cream there again!! =D

fun weekend.

2011-05-02T16:57:00.004+08:00

A week ago was "delectable monday", today marks the last day of my "holiday"! Time seems to go so fast when you're enjoying.

Anyhows, we had a girl's night out and tried Let's Sweets. The food was alrights but the company was great =) Thanks girls for the wonderful time talking and camwhoring!

I strongly believe my family is Swensen's major customer! Especially this period of time. Saturday we headed there again. We shared mains and side and salad. For my ice cream, this time I ordered double scoop ice cream, Yam and Old fashion vanilla. Really happy to see mummy eating =D

I have been wanting to bake for a very very long time!! and I finally did!! Thanks to Fuzzy for letting me go her house to bake! =) Fuzzy is really like my big sister! she help me prepare stuff while I did the mixing and spreading the unbaked dough and batter.

Then we made sandwich for dinner and caught "The Army Daze"! Gosh! It's a freaking long ago show but we both wanted to catch it again. Amazingly I still laughed at the smallest joke in the show =X Fuzzy must have thought "amanda has gone mad!" =D We tried our cookie and choc cake. The oatmeal cookie was good! The cake was suppose to be lava cake but we baked it for a little too long, the middle was moist not flowy, but the taste was good! Hence, the baking session was a success! I enjoyed myself at fuzzy's house! I hope she did too!! =)

AND, I drove myself to Yishun! woots! 2nd time driving out alone! I asked myself how I pass my driving license~ Driving was ok, my parking and reversing is....ah hem. =D but I'm still glad I didnt bang into any pillars or car! phew~ I even found my way to Yishun and back home =)

Tomorrow marks the start of a new chapter! I hope everything goes well.

slowwwww downnnnnn pls!

2011-04-28T22:24:00.003+08:00

23rd April Dinner with family, grandma and 2nd uncle. It's so sweet that although dad dislike the area (due to parking and location), he still goes there when mummy wants too. He made me believe in love =)

Today is Thursday! holiday gonna end! I've caught up with friends, acc mummy, spent time with swts, catch up on my beauty slp and exercise, but I have yet to play my guitar! =X tomorrow gotta wake up earlier! tomorrow marks Kaylyn's last day! =)

So everyone is cite up over general election. I'm not =X I'm such a country bumpkin. I'm more interested in craft work. So here's my attempt on the rocher rose.

not perfect, but I'm happy with it.

I miss you.

delectable monday!

2011-04-25T21:27:00.003+08:00

It feels good to be able to jog at 5 or 6pm in the evening again~ Missed seeing the usual people at the exercise area. Although I don't talk to them but it's nice to see them still willing to go down every evening to exercise and catch up with friends =) But sadly, my stamina dropped! =( gotta train back, so hopefully at new work place I'll be able to leave on time so that I can reach home and exercise!!

As I head down in the evening, I saw this old man pushing the wheelchair of his wife. I went "awww.. so sweet!" I remember how my ah gong and ah ma used to bicker non-stop. Neverending! & it's always because of small things. But when my ah gong passed on, I felt my ah ma felt lost. No-one else to bicker with her. ahh, seeing old couples always stirs my heart, somehow.

(pardon the bad pic, used hp to take this pic) So after jogging, I came home to mummy's home cook food~ =) this soup is very nice! It's black beans with pork ribs. Mummy's just learnt this recipe recently. THUMBS UP~!

end of chapter

2011-04-21T17:16:00.003+08:00

Finally the day has arrived~ =)

I was looking through my email account for work purpose and thought back about the time when I first join. It's not that long ago but it feels ancient. But then I was still happy as I was not aware of her nonsense. The best part of the job is being at client's place and if the client is nice, it's a plus point! =)

What have I learnt in this 6months plus?
1. I have a very short temper when someone piss me off.
2. I dislike people indirectly shoot me when I am just there.
3. Never to be a hypocrate!
4. Work is not everything, balance life.
5. Audit is not my thing, although I had interest in it during school days
6. I'm reminded that no-one will fight your battles for you. You've got to do it yourself.
7. Never to be rash even when you're angry.
8. When the boss has many action during interview, beware!
9. Sometimes when people praise you, its not something you should be very happy about. Remember to remain calm and think straight.
10. To continue to have positive thinking even when everything looks bad.

I am just glad I don't have to see/hear from her again. But I have a little sad to leave my friends. Having to work together for a while. Thank goodness I know we'll still meet up and have fun. I feel for HK. I hope her 5 days will be a smooth sailing one!! and then we'll celebrate~ =)

I entered the firm full of hopes and dreams. I was then filled with anger, hate and a little regret. As I leave later, I'll leave all the negative feelings behind and start a new chapter with new hopes and dreams! =) 加油 amanda!!!

left with two.

2011-04-19T11:40:00.004+08:00

okay.. I finally know why the glee fever spread so fast. The songs chosen are really good and catchy.. AND it makes me miss being in a choir~ I used to ask why in secondary school I did not choose other CCAs.. but now I remember why.. and I miss that feeling of singing together in a group. Everyone have differences, but when all sing as one.. it's amazing. (but of course it still depends on how good the group is..) Each member in glee has their own abilities that makes the group shine. Yes, Rachel's (the lead female singer) is drama-mama BUT she's good.

So anyways, next week, I'm gonna catch up with sweets and friends, accompany my family, exercise andddd learn my guitar.. =) I'm all pumped up!

I'm left with four days.

2011-04-15T11:50:00.003+08:00

3 days of heaven, 5 days of hell to endure.

step into office late but thankfully she's not in yet. When she came, she had "scolding session" and a reminder why we left. woots for pat, kaylyn & myself! michelle the intern also leaving good for her. =)

so anyways, 3 days of heaven because I was on leave to accompany my mum for her treatment. We didnt talk much but being able to help her with the little things was enough =) She's a brave woman, it looks v painful and the bruises on her hands... 2 more months mummy!! 加油加油!!

Day 1: Peanut Ice Kachang. loads of red beans!! mummy & I like!!

Day 2: Chendol. soft chendols. But we preferred the ice kachang.

Day 3: shared carrot cake~ and cheng teng~ =)

after her treatment session, we head to tanjong pagar marketplace for lunch~ always sharing desserts! =D had the fish maw and fish soup there too. nice! shall head back there w kaylyn and michelle next week.. try the food there, as may not have the chance to go back any time soon.

Today's lunch had rojak, popiah and xiao long bao. shared with kaylyn. food was alrites. but queued for quite a while. lol~ haix, I'll miss queueing together to get food. the ONE AND ONLY thing I'll miss at AA are my close colleagues.. THANKFULLY all of them are leaving and no need to suffer hell anymore.

memorable week!

2011-04-10T14:50:00.000+08:00

So 7 April was UOL's graduation day.. I got up earlier than usual and we still left house later than we wanted too~ =( Anyhow, I shall let the pictures do the talking..

all ready to go!

first picture taken with bee ting! I remember the first time I realise bee ting was in UOL, I was thankful as I finally know someone. The fear of not knowing anyone was there before I entered school. In this 2 years, I've definitely learnt about independence =)

second picture was taken with dearest mummy!!~

with Maya!! =D this woman is definitely good with her words~ a joy to know her at IRAS and then graduate together!!

fazliah came for our graduation! she and hwee even got us cute soft toys! So Sweet!! thank you faz and hwee!!

my ticket to enter..

before entering, a picture with my parents! =) missed taking one during poly grad, this time cannot forget! they're happy parents that day.

and so the ceremony began.. long ceremony.. of probably cos I only knew a handful who graduated. Definitely happy for my friends who graduated~!!

came out of the hall as a graduand! =D And then, it was time to find people and take loads of pictures~

Ee Wen. credit goes to christina for the picture.

Chu Mui Kim. audit was made interesting by this lecturer! =) And she cares whether her students have a space in her class. I always looked forward to her class although sometimes I do doze off =X

James Kwan. my first year in SIM was spent mostly doing this lecturer's work! He kinda scares me probably cos I was too afraid to embarrass myself by giving the wrong answer in class =X but I made it taking both FR and MA in the same year! so did some of my friends. happy for them!

Hui Fang.

Jaclyn and Bee Ting

Gillian.

whhheeee~

happy mummy!

happy daddy!

this ends my graduation day! =)

Friday went out for dinner with my, kev, pat, kaylyn, and swts @ ding tai fung. then went strictly pancakes this time with huda instead of kaylyn. the pancakes were a disappointment =( the service wise.. quite bad.. nevertheless, its always the company that matters!!

saturday met with Lynette and Angela to celeb angela's birthday~ =) Met Lynette first to get presents. And we settle it pretty fast I must say. hence, we went to shop a lil before meeting with angela. I bought 2 pairs of earring! Then we to shop and tried shoes and clothes! fun! then, it was time to meet angela at clarke quay =)
We headed to brewerks for dinner. nice place to chill. Had heart to heart talk and camwhoring session. Enjoyed the session~

It time to meet up with yen, poly frds, amelia, uni and IRAS frds soon~ And this week is mummy's treatment. crossing my fingers that all goes well.

noooooo..

2011-04-09T10:57:00.003+08:00

I was typing a long post yesterday with pictures, but I could not publish it =( I've got to re-type it again. That's for another day..

Anyhow, was watching glee and... I miss being in a choir!! How a group of people w different backgrounds come together and sing in harmony....

we will still be.. friends forever!

2011-04-07T19:05:00.006+08:00

Good things are worth the wait. And finally..
I can say ''I HAVE GRADUATED!!!'' =)

CONGRATULATIONS to class of 2010!

As I reflect back on the time when I just entered UOL, i thought 2011 seemed so far away.. From bridging course to lectures after lectures to mugging to revision class to exams took a very long time.. But walking into the grand hall today, I had a flashback of walking into the hall for prelims. And my thought was ''we've made it. I've made it..'' My parents', friends', lecturers' and in my final year, baby's encouragment made it possible..

So, thank you all! I'm very happy to finally take a picture with my beloved parents (which I forgot to take in poly =x)!! & to see my mum enjoying the food.. Cant describe the feeling..

I'm a happy girl today! =D

qualcuno ti ama

2011-04-05T21:19:00.002+08:00

I just finish reading 'the death & life of Charlie st. Cloud' novel. The love between brothers, e willingness to keep promises, sacrifices made and decisions to be made. How I wish my life is a written book, so that I'll know what decision to make. I seem to always make the wrong choice. Or perhaps I'm thinking too much, I should just 'feel'..?

When a love one has parted from us, it's never easy to let go. The book is a recommended read! I like stories that makes people reflect on their own lives. 'There isn't time in a man's life for everything.' how true. May we all learn to live our lives to the fullest! & cherish those who are dear to us. =)

you just have to release your hearts, alert your senses, and pay attention. A leaf, a star, a song, a laugh. Notice the little things, because somebody is reaching out to you. Qualcuno ti ama. Somebody loves you...

family&friendship

2011-04-05T17:17:00.005+08:00

Calvin and Hobbes is still my favourite comic. No idea why but both characters are darn cute!! The comic has its own fun in it =)

This comic strip was sweet =)

AND I miss sitting on my daddy's shoulder~!! =X

relaxed weekend

2011-04-04T13:33:00.008+08:00

2 April 2011

Met up with Maya and Hui Ying. A long overdue meet up~ had a wonderful time catching up. I met Maya first as HY was late, had manhatten fish for dinner. When HY came, we settled for Lerk Thai. HY had her dinner while Maya and I had desserts. But we have no idea why our desserts took so long to come when we told the staff to serve our desserts the same time as HY's meal. Hence, we talked while waiting for the food and time passed so fast! sadly, we didnt have much time as I could not go home too late. nevertheless, it's always enjoyable listening to their stories =) Miss our gossip session during lunch time when we were at IRAS!

3 April 2011

This date marked their 25 years of marriage. Daddy is not the romantic sort, no gifts during birthdays or vday and not even their anniversary~ BUT the little things that he does for mummy is really very sweet~ Although mummy complains but I hope she can see the little things like waking up early when she cannot to prepare breakfast for us (cos he don't want her to worry we get hungry), or fetching her to places although he's tired, and most importantly being there for her when she needed someone most. We didnt have a huge celebration. It was just a simple meal at Golden Mile Steamboat but the company was what matters =)

So that basically end my weekend outings.

samaritans

2011-03-29T21:35:00.002+08:00

thanks to two samaritans (you know who you are) I got to know how cunning she is. *shake head* I won't be so stupid so as to help her save money. She's already saving four days worth of pay. 5 if count the 1 day of leave I am still entitled to. I pray I'll never get a boss like her ever again.

Today went to do stat audit. Pretty cool as it was my first time lookin at the documents. The boss seems nice too. =) then went to sign my appointment letter. The HR manager did not seem as scary as before, in fact she was nice to me today. Anyhow, I hope I'll be able to learn more in my new firm.

Jyjy amanda! & I've decided to go home after work for the upcomin days! Time for my family. =)

heart.you

2011-03-26T20:35:00.005+08:00

As I was surging the net, I found pictures which made me think of you. Hence, decided to do a post of them =)

These reminds me of...

Also...

Lastly, Thank you for this day.. =)

angry no more

2011-03-26T12:24:00.002+08:00

I am going to start posting happy post from now on =) no more angry posts.

So graduation day is coming. I feel blessed that my parents always willing to attend such things. Hopefully, that will be a good day!!

A list of things I want/need to do @home:
- pack my cupboard
- play more duets with sis
- read the books I've borrowed
- pack my shelf
- read up for my new job

Yeap, so till then. =)

london bridge is falling down

2011-03-25T22:08:00.004+08:00

I'm done~! I don't need you anymore, just like you don't need me. "for all I care, the door is there, you can leave" I did it. Monday I know he will come and tell me, you cannot take leave. I'll fight back although I know it's useless. But I have had enough of being a coward.

Pat said he worked with me for so long, today was the first time he see me so angry. I have never been this angry. I don't have the guts to shout at you, but that is because you are my superior. No matter how angry I am, I should never take the first move to shout at you. If you take the first move, then I will retaliate, that's a promise for myself. But you as a superior, don't have the guts to say me? Did you need to go one round to say me? I will tell you this if you have the guts to say me:

"you said you need a break also. you said you got a lot of money no health also no use. you know this yet you don't even bother to let your staff off. Just because my leave is not for study matter does not mean I am not serious at my work. True enough I am not competent to a certain level yet, but if I want to I will put my all. But for you, humpf (definitely show you back the face you always show when you say this), it is not worth it. You may give increment but it is at the expense of another. NO THANKS! I cannot bear such a thing. Some people can, some people want to backstab others (& I remember clearly you said here don't have such case, now it is happening), I won't. My conscious is clear, I have nothing to fear. Lastly, your application in terms of life situation is bad *shakes head* you know the concept but don't know how to apply. As a leader, you've failed, who are you to judge others?"

After 1 month, I don't ever need to face you again. I'll be happily wasting your money. =) I wonder what will happen on monday. I feel for him but there's nothing we can do. one has to fight for oneself in the world to survive. so, I am definitely glad I've met pat, hk n lk~ =) they're the one who really helped me especially Pat, vetting my english =X lk&hk for accompanying me. REALLY treasure this group of friendship~ of course, there is also yt, who helped when I'm in doubt. hopefully we'll still remain as close once we've all left **.

yesterday met up w lyn&angela~ been a while~ learnt some beauty stuff from them. I really got to learn how to dress up! wanted to bring them to the garden at NEX but we were all busy shopping around tt we didnt even got the time to go 3rd floor onwards! lol.

Going to chill and hopefully I can fully ignore her next week, being angry is sure tiring~

not all goodbyes are bitter

2011-03-24T22:54:00.003+08:00

Dear __________

I know this does not come as a surprise to you. I am giving you my one month notice as off _______. As you've mention, the door is there, I'm welcome to leave.

Some may think I'm silly to leave your firm, I believe you think that way too. But I beg to differ, it is the smartest decision I have ever made till date.

You always say 'wo heng huo gun'. Let me tell you this (if you read my blog, you will know this too). EVERYDAY, WITHOUT FAIL, YOU MAKE MY BLOOD BOIL TOO!! You want your staff to respect, expand with you and do their work properly, but you do not make them happy working for you. Except of course those who are your favourites.

Perhaps, it is our own fault that we are not as competent. But we are all here to learn. I believe they were once like us, fresh. And since you do not know how to treasure your staff, I wish you all the best.

I really wish to see if both your personal favourites now can last long with you or will they suffer our poor _________'s fate. Although, I agree, they are competent, remember, everyone is human. There is only so much they can do. I know it is the ground staff who needs to be competent too, but hearing you everyday is demoralising. Why will we work hard? Even if we do, its not recognised. Even if it is recognised, we will not know when you will say "I will write off this person". When the person is replaced by someone else, I guess.

Maybe I am not as strong minded as you, but I definitely DO NOT want to forgo other things in my life just to slog my guts out for someone like you. FYI, I believe bigger firms hold their trainings during office hours?! AND most importantly, slogging the hours at least bring value to their resume. I hope I will not ever meet a boss like you again!

I really wish I can say all this in front of you. But I shall maintain my poise and leave you at your business. I shall walk with my head held high! I will do it!

Yours "Sincerely"
______________

I wish that is the letter I can send out. I know I am being unprofessional again. But I'm too pissed to care at this moment. Maybe I am childish or a pain in the ass for constantly complaining, but I want to rid her off my system! Had I not go out, I would be free from her.

Ooh, and to the one who possibly is a snitch, I believe in retribution.

Time to cool off. Nite.

Merci beaucoup

2011-03-23T22:35:00.004+08:00

I have been lucky so far. Sometimes I really wonder how I get pass my studies and interviews. I still believe luck has something to do with it. Mummy believes it is the chinese GODs helping me as she prays to them. Maybe. No matter what reason, I am really thankful~~ and especially my mummy who was more anxious than me.

I can be finally free from you. Today, you didnt scare me even before I got the call. I really tried to understand why you're so mad at people making mistakes. After hearing your conversation today, you never believe in our abilities to begin with. Yet you always "praise" in front, behind scold. If I am ct, I'll feel betrayed. *shrugs* I wish you the prisoners you're going to capture all the best, they need it. I have been mean, bitchy and sacrastic recently, thanks to you. I cannot help it. Each day you really make me boil.

I have got to let this go and move on. & I will.

I can't wait for april to come! a time to graduate officially, a time to accompany mother&family and a time to chill with swts and friends! =)

Lastly, I hope that this decision I made was not wrong, I feel positive about it. It is a good start isn't it? May hk know the answer to her doubts and know what to decide.

it was only yesterday

2011-03-19T12:06:00.003+08:00

I am getting too anxious to get a job till I'm looking at government websites & that is the last thing I want to do. I hope a call will get to me soon!

I have no idea what is S ranting about right now.. her change is so drastic. When one is in office, silence.. once one is on leave etc, files are being dug up to review. If one really leaves, that's it, I doubt staff will want to stay. What's the point of being successful when your staff do not respect you? Maybe I'm too weak as I want to leave this place but really not happy here what's the point especially when my good friends are leaving. & they were my motivation to continue staying. so...*cross fingers!*

Anyhow, yesterday's plan was to go ECP to blade~ but plan failed due to miscommunication and bad weather~ =(( hopefully we will get to go again someday! (or mayb ice skating?) lol. nevertheless, we had Nando's for dinner. Finally got a chance to try, every time I go there, it has a very long queue! yesterday, we were early. Above are the pictures. =) The kebab was good. Our (kaylyn, pat & mine) chicken was alrites, a lil dry for me but I would still like to eat the chicken again. The potato salad was nice~ Grilled vegetables was alrights~ Coleslaw was just coleslaw but I still like it~ =)

After dinner, headed to shop, but pat left earlier probably cos he too bored =X shop a bit for heels, dress or tops. Didnt manage to find any. Not sure if it is because I'm not used to wearing heels or what whenever I try a pair, I will think it looks weird on me. Then, Kaylyn left at around 8. Swts & I continue to shop, end up I bought another bag~ =X

Though we did not get to go ECP, I thought the day was alrights, I hope Kaylyn and Pat thought so too. =)

To end off, wish me luck for tomorrow~

PS: It hurts to see you suffering. At the same time filled with guilt. please stay strong. I know you are if not you would have given up a long time ago.

2011-03-17T23:22:00.004+08:00

Read back my entries during end of 2008 to start of 2009 period. I can say I've became stronger as I survived. So, this time I will make it through this obstacle and come out of my comfort zone.

Think back why I am so mad at her? When so far I'm not the target yet. It just gets to me I guess. Seeing how she treats people. And seeing the management, the changes and how our entitlement does not matter as long as it benefit her. Why are we putting up with the nonsense? I used to be anything goes.. But there's a limit to everything I guess. So I'm hoping the day will come soon when I can just heck care. It'll definitely be a moment to remember!

I know, the next target will be me. I'm prepared. Bring it. I'll just say thanks for helping me to be stronger. a uncle told me once, stay positive, negative thoughts will slowly kill you.

In the end, I won't get mad, I'll feel sorry for you.. And no, I shall not regret my decision then, because GOD gave me friends through this path.. and it's a test of endurance.. Which I will ace! I wish yt all the best, hk strength to perserver & d**** happy counting down!

a sudden thought.

2011-03-09T17:36:00.002+08:00

Some people say blog is too public, I agree. But i like reading others' blog. it shows a person's thoughts at that point in time, happy or sad, angry or calm. somehow it's another way of knowing a person. =) and somehow it helps me reflect on my own life.

15 minutes to end of work! & having a good time with kaylyn, may ying and patrick! =) been hanging out with them, apologies to not meeting my other friends yet. hopefully by may/june, I'll be more free up as currently I'm only able to go out like once or max twice a week~

I really admire my daddy and my mummy is a lucky woman! I hope she can look at the good things in her life and forget about the bad things in order to be happy. daddy told me this "nobody will stand up for you, you've got to fight for yourself". I need to find that courage and stop waiting for things to happen.

aride.intheair

2011-02-26T12:31:00.004+08:00

Been staying late at work. I feel so inefficient~!! seriously.

Anyhow, its been almost a week since our adventure to USS! =) it brings back much joy thinking about the trip. Mini shows, rides.. we were lucky that the Battlestar Galactica was open!! The adrenaline rush was awesome~ especially since it was my first major roller coaster ride!! I want to go on more adrenaline rushing rides in future!

After USS was vogage de la vie~~ It was definitely worth watching~! the stunts, the acrobats, piano playing and even juggling were amazing!!!! but the fire lights were a little annoying to the eyes.. other than that, it was a stunning performance!

It was a successful trip with May Ying, Kevin, Patrick, Hazel and Baby~ Most importantly, I was grateful that despite being tired and not resting the day before due to work, you still tried your best to accompany us. =)

where did it go?

2011-02-17T20:40:00.001+08:00

Time flew by me again.. Took loads of pic during cny to update here, but today marks mid month of lunar calendar (end of cny)..... & it's still not even done yet. Been busy @ work. Miss the times when i can use my whole afternoon doing up my blog.

anyhow, 3 more days! Excited! =)

what kinda guy would I be if I walked out on her when she needed me the most..

2011-01-28T12:18:00.005+08:00

not every guy can be like him. not even girls.
I hope he'll make it in this season not cos of what he is doing,
but his voice is the best I've heard in this season. =)

Spring Festival

2011-01-26T09:30:00.002+08:00

CNY is coming~ a friend told me yesterday, it has no meaning already. As a kid, it was more exciting as we get older it gets boring. I nodded.

I remember how I used to feel excited to go my dad's side relatives' house. How I used to get excited to go out, or decorating my house to prepare for the festive or the ang baos. Now these have faded. Decreasing marginal ultility? I think every year as CNY approach I'll feel this way.
& I'm still envious of those who are close with relatives and cousins.

As I flip "mypaper" today, there was this article on more adults picking up baking CNY goodies instead of buying. Some bake with their children. Then it reminded me, CNY is not just to celebrate the lunar new year. But a time for us to slow down, spend time with our families and loved ones. Why should I care about the family conflicts, how relatives behaves.. As long as my loved ones are happy. =) At the same time, I'm gonna make sure in future, the unhappy things will not be passed on.

Anyhows, as usual, I cannot wait for the reunion dinner!!~ & I've got to start the decorating.

It's time

2011-01-25T22:40:00.001+08:00

I'm keeping my figures cross for tomorrow !!~

papa..?

2011-01-13T15:19:00.000+08:00

This made me laugh. & you know why. =)

2011-01-08T00:04:00.000+08:00

I've got to learn to be as selfless as you've always been to me. I'm such a baddie!

heart v brain

2011-01-03T14:35:00.001+08:00

Supposed-ly last post

2010-12-31T22:51:00.006+08:00

Last post for the year! As I am posting this, it's an hour more to 2011.
I'm spending the last few moments nau-ing at home, looking at pictures taken this year. I believe every year is full of events for everyone. Good&Bad. Exciting&Boring. But a constant reminder to myself & friends to leave behind regrets and embrace 2011 with new hopes & resolution! =)

so ytd was swt's bday! =) Had a pre-celebration at Tony Roma's on Sunday. the mushroom soup there is a must have!! the ribs was nice but a little tough for me, but love the sauce! sweet taste~ too full to try the dessert!! will definitely head back to try it!! Yesterday's celebration was at vivocity! Dine-d at Thai accent. one word to describe, SPICY! the tomyam soup was hot&good~ loads of prawns, (sadly prawns are not my favourite) the rest of the food was good too! (except the fish cake) the dessert was superb! a collage of the food we ate! =)

Tony Roma's!

Thai Accent!

Since it was a b'day I wanted to surprise him. However, my plan failed~ =( cos I kinda destroyed the cake.

but still hope he like the "surprise"

So we ended the 2nd last day of 2010 with smiles =)

on a random note:

I've been looking for this sweet for the longest time! NTUC does not sell it anymore! =( but it's been found! Hopefully it'll continue to be sold @ION!
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Gosh, it took me an hour plus to finish this post! =X it's 12.19am now.
HAPPY 2011 EVERYONE! May the year be filled with love&happiness!! =))

once upon a time in 2010.

2010-12-25T18:06:00.003+08:00

List of happenings:

1. Got sunburnt on the first day of the year on my very first kite flying session. But it was still nice. sitting in the sun, looking at the kites in the sky, stoning on the greenary, talking to friends & feeling the wind.

2. Sis&I took the time to deco our house during CNY~ quality family time =)

3. Met new friends in 2010. Elise, Phang, Maya, May Ying, Kaylyn, Yu Ting, Pat... Hanged out with old friends. Thank them for taking the time to meet up & catch up.

4. Exams came and went. closing my 15 years of studying. Got what I wanted from the start of my degree course! was it really my hardwork? But I believe in every exam, a bit of luck plays a part. I'm thankful for that bit of luck.

5. my FIRST trip out of Singapore with friend! Tho the planning part didnt worked out as well as I would like. But Fuzzy!! I'm glad we went~ Tho some parts were scary, but you made me feel safe~ like I was with a big sister! =D Let's have many more trips out of Singapore!

6. Entered the working force. Do I like it? Not exactly, but I'm happy I've met people who were wonderful~ Willing to help me out when I have no idea what is going on. Sharing stories and listening to my complains. A friend told me, "don't keep searching for it, it'll come to you when it's time" It is very true.

7. Became full fledge twenty-two. Found the 18yr old bday feeling once again~ and it's even better! Thank you to those who made it possible~
Family. Swts. Poly Clique. HSBC peeps. Kaylyn&May Ying. =)

8. Found my primary school friend~ sometimes, we worry that not meeting someone for a very very long time would bring awkwardness. But in fact, it does not. We'll catch up on each other lives. It remind us not to forget our friends no matter how busy we get. a short meet up is all it takes.

9. I'm praying hard. I want you to be strong~ I'm sorry that I do not know what to do to make you feel better. I love you. Tho I don't always show this to you and we tend to quarrel. You're the best!

10. I found <3 again. our late night chats - talking about the past, the present and the future. Thank you for the times you were there when I needed someone. Despite the many rejections, you understood what I needed and what's important to me. You made me smile again. May I have the courage to walk further down the road and overcome our obstacles.

delightingyoualways.

2010-11-28T22:07:00.003+08:00

Finally I own a camera! a birthday present for myself! & I was pretty lucky today! =D
Thanks to may ying & her bf for accompanying me to the fair & giving me suggestions.
A very very cute and sweet couple! =)

twenty-two

2010-11-26T15:36:00.005+08:00

The day begins...

by meeting a nice taxi uncle..

Lunched at Ya Kun, craving it since forever! and since we wanted to find sth to munch at the movies, we decided a light brunch. Ended up eating till dam full! >.<

Caught HP7 part 1. Disappointing but nevertheless still a HP fan!! =D made me wanna find the book 6&7 again to read~ forgot a lot of details..

Dinner @ Muchos! Gonna be our favourite hangout place~ good food w big servings to share!!

Then it was home sweet home to cake session with the family! =D

An awesome card made by my dearest sister! =D Thank you!

Day spent with you brought a burst of excitment in me. The effort you went through, I saw it. =) I honestly hope things will work out eventually... <3

Loads more pics to upload and sort. Just wanna say THANKS to family&friends who remembered! appreciate it!

Big Smile!

2010-11-24T21:49:00.000+08:00

Happy week!
Happy day! =D

lost somewhere

2010-11-12T23:32:00.003+08:00

where is that missing piece that will complete the puzzle?

a happy start~

2010-11-11T22:16:00.001+08:00

good old days.

2010-11-04T11:19:00.002+08:00

My primary school food is missed~
- 10cents fishballs with loads of chill sauce
- wanton noodles
- BeeBee titbits
- sugee cookie and mac&cheese!
- pizza bread
What happened to those kinda food?? even the cai fan was good!

But the biggest thing I miss, is being a kid. =D

undecided.

2010-11-01T19:46:00.002+08:00

its been a mth! =D
Actually it feels like more than a mth since I've joined. But nevertheless, its been a joy knowing my colleagues!

Anyhows, been thinking of getting a camera! But should I get a digicam first? Or a polaroid cam? Both w pros n cons... Hmmm... =/

just a smile

2010-10-06T21:14:00.002+08:00

sept was a short month for me.. didnt have time to sort out sept outing pictures.. But nevertheless, a new chapter of my life has started! Hopefully all goes well!

A wise man told me this , " focus on your job and think positive! Thinking negatively will harm you in the end... & not to let the people affect you! " a smile always warms the hearts of others! =) this man has proved it!

elated!!!

2010-08-26T21:52:00.003+08:00

wheeeee~ =DD
Finally a sense of completion!!

2010-08-17T19:26:00.002+08:00

I saw this post on a blog regarding adults reading children books and her reason for asking about it. It was related to parental "nags". About how parents use their own experience to relate to their children current life. Not taking into account the societal, economical and environmental changes since our parents time.

Totally agree. Yet as human sometimes we tend to forget that we have to think from others point of view and what are the circumstances at that particular point in time. Some guys told me that when they're parents, they'll be protective of their daughters. Understandable, especially since they themselves are guys and they know how guys mind work. But isn't it the more you protect, the more they rebel?

Is it all boils down to communication and the values that the children are taught when they were young?? Dad told me once, when the child is young, they got to be taught the values. If not when the teenage years come and you want to teach, it's no use already. By then, parents form of communication will become "naggings". Being a parent is such tough job. What exactly is the moderate strength to hold on to your child?

Anyhow, today I've learnt that when one gets too defensive, one may lose the battle in the end. customer service is really a technique that has to be learnt and trained. And sometimes brains need to be used to resolve situations. Staff can be ignorant but their boss got to be better then what I've seen today.

Last question. Is it hard to be considerate?

little but plentiful.

2010-08-16T22:35:00.003+08:00

thanks for today! =)
you made me smile with the little things you do.. really enjoyed our heart to heart talks.. Makes me know you a little more..

couldn't ask for more.

2010-08-12T22:31:00.003+08:00

haven been sick the longest time.
Usually when this happens and you get sick, you get real sick =.=
Thanks to parents love, mum's cooling tea&patience, swt's porridge&love, and frd's concern
I've gotten better! =D

work has been getting slow, which is good~
been catching up with my novels. Nth beats reading a good book!
Cant wait to get that book I've been waiting for! =D

Meet up with sharon and wan ting tml~
work on sat and outing with swts on sun!
Man, I've really gotta set aside time for learning the guitar.. hmm..

A father's way.

2010-08-02T23:27:00.003+08:00

"Never let people tell you what you cannot do. If you have a dream, you protect it.."

Been wanting to catch this show for the longest time but never got down to finding it..

Finally caught it.. it caught the main points where the father "chris gardner" suffered loads just to survive with his son and to have a shelter for the both of them. But I believe in reality, it was 10x harder.. never falling down no matter how tough life was for both the father and son..

Trully an amazing story.. 2 thumbs up! =)

patience is a virtue

2010-07-30T21:25:00.002+08:00

'patience is a virtue...' my p6 friend used to tell me that. I totally agree..
Am I a patient person..? hmm..
''The knowledge I've acquired, is not the same as what others have acquired..'' -- I've got to keep reminding myself this.. Esp at work..

undeaf silence

2010-07-11T20:52:00.003+08:00

back at home! =)
Gotta admit that batam has nothing much for shopping wise.
but it was a relaxing and fun trip!!
Did sea sports, massage, mani&pedi, swim, breakfast, stay up to watch movies, seafood, snack&maunch..
the memories makes me smile this big, ^_____________________________^

now is the sorting of pictures part =P
Anyhow, thanks fuzzy for being my "big sister" for 3days~

joy.smiles.happiness

2010-07-02T23:39:00.004+08:00

Been busy lately.
Meeting sweets&friends, catching up, and getting fat!
next friday heading off to batam w fazliah!! cant wait!! first time out of the country w/o parents! exciting and scared at the same time. planning for a trip is serious stuff man. but cant wait to travel to other places!!

I shall let this entry be of my meet ups for the past 2 mths =)

16 April -benji bday

cousin benji's bday =) the desserts at sushi teh saved me! the desserts are good~

1 may -bee ting bday

Surprise bt in sch, head down to town to catch a movie.. den dine at sakura international buffet~ =)

21 May -mum's bday

Dinner at Prima Tower's, I believe it's dad's new fav restuarant~ LOL!! Hope mum felt trully happy from the bottom of her heart! =)

4 June -IRAS meetup

15 June -ECP

a day of sun, sand and sea~ =D that was the day, I saw a guy bring a bird to the beach and ppl catching fish from the sea. I'm like a mountain tortise.

food.laughter.satisfaction.talks.sweets.

24 June -Caught up w lynn&angela

Dined at Manhatten Fish~ my virgin taste of the food~ haha, I thought it's better than Fish&Co. perhaps cos of the dish I chose. Desserts at Changing Appetite. the Durian Durian mudpie was good!

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Met up with Poing, Hwee, Ebby, Yen and Xiao Wei too~ but sadly, we didnt take any pics. anyhow, truly enjoyed each and everyone's company =) There's still py, HSBC group to meet up with! poing and yen~ meet up soon too!!!

Started working at IRAS again. but hopefully I'll get a job soon. *cross fingers.

p.s: thank you.

p.s.s: *cross fingers for dad!!

thumbs up!

2010-06-28T20:51:00.002+08:00

it's good to be back at familiar grounds =)
perhaps that's why Im not one who leaves her comfort zone.
hmmm...

next chapter.

2010-05-27T16:59:00.009+08:00

its over and done with!!!
so, what's next chapter...?

tonnes.

2010-05-18T14:28:00.004+08:00

1 more to go before I officially end my studying years for now.

there's tons of things which I've yet to accomplished in life, tons of things I want settle but don't have the guts to settle (well actually there's only one thing =x). I've always been waiting and waiting for things to change but since last year, I've come to learnt that you can't wait forever, you want things to happen, you gotta do it yourself! When I no longer need the support, I'll learn to nicely make my stand~

you can do it amanda!

blue, yellow, orange.

2010-04-25T20:50:00.004+08:00

it feels good to finally be able to feel the wind.. n see the bright blue sky instead of dark grey-ness each evening.. Hopefully the weather will stay this way!! =)

world of wonders

2010-04-21T19:38:00.002+08:00

2 more weeks till my 1st paper!
Aww, its been a looooonnnnng study break, finance, marketing & audit is driving me up the walls. Hopefully by the exams, i'll be able to ans the questions!

caught 'how to train ur dragons' while takin a break from mugging.. it was cool! Thou @ first i didnt tot much of the show =x the dragon was so cute!

And,
u make me smile... =)

rays of hope

2010-03-30T22:42:00.004+08:00

so today headed down to skin center. I must say its the best service I received from a clinic!!
appt was early and was done seeing the doctor, was waiting to get the next appt. waited some time, and the counter person actually call us and ask what's our number as she saw us sitting there for quite a while. Never had this happened before!! and she's nice in helping us, polite and curteous. *thumbs up! but I gotta admit all the staff there were polite. don't feel like going to a clinic.

busy week for me~ loads of classes. starting tomorrow.
sadly, parents anni this yr I'm busy with class!!
thankfully there's good friday to celeb together!! =D

no pain, no gain

2010-03-27T21:10:00.000+08:00

i've forgotten what it's like to climb so high and fall to the bottom till today.
Sometimes just 1 person alone is not enough to make something happen.

champion.

2010-03-22T17:49:00.001+08:00

"you can only be a champion, if you choose to be"

relaxation period.

2010-03-21T22:24:00.003+08:00

18th mar:
finally had my first taste of roller blading!!! been wanting to go since sec 4~ fell a few times. it rained. but it was still fun!!
cant wait to go again after exams!!
thanks aaron for accompanying me there~ =)
sadly, was too busy trying to balance myself that didnt took pics..

Lunched at crystal jade @ taka again~
the egg tart is still as yummy!
Dine-d at chun yi ping @ bugis.
the food was so so.. but enjoyed the company =)

19th Mar:
Met up with yen darl~ Dine-d at aston's &
Caught "Alice in Wonderland"!!
our first movie together after so many years of friendship~
anyhow, the movie was not bad~ the storyline was creativity, I must say.
sorry yen, we couldn't catch the 3D one.
meetup soon!

20th Mar:
Been sometime since I've spent some quality time with my family.
so I'm glad we headed out yesterday.
Had a good laugh @ New York² ~
Thanks to dad for bringing us shopping & Dinner!! =)

24 hours doesn't seem enough again~ Tomorrow is the start of revision period. Hope all goes well till the end of exams!!

survived.

2010-03-06T15:15:00.000+08:00

decided not to be emo-fied =)
let nature walk it's path & learn to open up again..

1 year...

p.o.o.f~

2010-03-05T19:41:00.004+08:00

there goes the audit paper~
this means lesser play time after prelims!

rawr~
will someone please tell me what's wrong with my skin?! I'm so tired of trying this and that to make it better~ yet when I ignore it, it seems to get worse.

cheerios~

2010-03-02T13:35:00.002+08:00

A late post up of pictures from CNY.

Is it me or is the mood for cny dimishing every year.. hmm..
anyhow, reunion dinner is still the best part of CNY~
and it never fails to warm my heart!
& dad must me proud of sis & me for finally making the effort to do up the decos~

sat is Ebby's bday party!! cant wait to meet her again~

rite, gonna get back to mugging.

2010-02-20T21:13:00.002+08:00

I'm contented girl~ =)

USS turned out to be pretty disappointing for me.. & I already don't have much expectation.. but there's certain rides I wanna take~ considering considering..
Nevertheless, enjoyed the time spent, got to know you a little more =)

caught up with poing a few days ago~ hopefully we'll get to go bkk tgt for shopping!! will start plan after the prelims.

the prelims is 2 weeks away~
gotta buck up in the mugging section!

focus.point

2010-02-07T23:04:00.001+08:00

Where have my motivation gone?!
or am I panicking too much?!

right.
I should start from the beginning once more.

mugging = craziness.

2010-02-04T11:54:00.003+08:00

everyone knows I'm suppose to be mugging~
FM totally spoils my day.
Have no idea what it about. -.-
Came up with a strategy for prelims - to study certain chaps & leave the rest for exams~

anyhow, I dreamt of J.K last night!!!
omg!!! he's not my lecturer n he's still giving me nightmares!!!
must be a sign to remind me to buck up =X

on a side note:
Thanks for understanding me this time round.
for knowing what I need. =)
I'm still amazed! really.

complicated.

2010-02-03T22:19:00.003+08:00

Jan has gone. Feb has arrived.
The start of the year, and many things has already happened.
on me.. on my friends..

Py, Jia you ba..
Nothing much I can say further to cheer you up.
But I hope you'll be strong.

R/s, really complicated matter.
yet so many still yearn for it.

anyhow, Jan met up with a few peeps,
Ebby, Faz, ah yen (finally went on our swimming trip! since sec3 we wanted to go alr!),
Amelia, py & you. Poing, so sorry to cancel today's meet up!!

Collage of faz & me outing on 29th~

Prelims are nearing.. really gotta focus..
keep scolding myself, but doesn't seem to motivate to study. -.-
I'm losing it.

I'll get my focus & determination back~

two-sides

2010-01-30T15:19:00.003+08:00

There's always 2 sides to things.

Saw a student doing her flag day duty.
Reminded me of the days where me & frdx dread flag days.
Always wondered why we were forced to holding the can on the streets when nobody seem to care enough to put money into the can. (of cos there's those who were kind enough who made our day)

It dawned on me today.
@ least we tried to ask for donations.
Without our help, perhaps fewer would donate.
Doesn't matter how much we collect @ the end,
what mattered was that we tried helping.

Human tend to look @ the bad side of things.
I'm no different. =(
I can't see the good side @ this point.

P.S: its been a month.

rant.out.loud

2010-01-25T20:14:00.004+08:00

just wanna rant!
audit is tough!! BT must be thinking I'm crazy for aiming so high.
I think I am crazy.
Hope by exam I'll be more clear of the mods I'm taking.

confused with what to do.
made a choice but still has doubts over myself. =(
But I guess only I'll have the answer.
I hope I'll be able to listen to the voice soon~

shares.smiles.sweets!

2010-01-21T19:37:00.003+08:00

20.01.10: Meet up with Ebby.
was quite a while since we met up,
each busy with school&work.
but the never-ending chats always make up for lost times. =)
cant wait to meet her again in March!

Gotta stop procratinating to start studying >.<

work.memories

2010-01-18T20:01:00.005+08:00

15.01.10 was my last day at IRAS.
don't miss the job but definitely miss the people there.
days complaining tgt, lunched tgt, going hm tgt.
amazed that I've survived 6 months there!
if I ever head back there after exams, it'll definitely be different feeling.

anyhow, time to focus on studies!
means less play time. =(
gambatte amanda!

Celebrated ah yen's bday on sat. hope she enjoyed herself thou didnt get to talk much with her! Tomorrow amelia darling gonna head back to Japan -- BON VOGAGE! and last but not least, HAPPY BIRTHDAY XIAO WEI!!

=)

2010-01-11T19:56:00.002+08:00

with things cleared, it feels dam good!
so to you, thanks!

snail.mail

2010-01-05T22:49:00.003+08:00

Came home & dad passed me this.
aww~ a snail mail letter always puts a smile on my face! =)

a simple wish

2010-01-04T21:13:00.002+08:00

A simple wish to walk & run.
A love so big, so admirable..
Watched today epi of life transformers..
Really touched deep into my heart.
Nothing can beat the love of a parent..

events of dec 2009 + ...

2010-01-02T22:13:00.005+08:00

10.12.2009

Hwee's 22nd~!

Hope we did managed to surprise her.. lol~

14.12.2009

Met up with Yilin.. she look so different from the last time I saw her on 15 Jan 2009!

Prettier&younger =)

Hope to see her again when she's back!

18.12.2009

Finally got a chance to catch up with these lovelies..

ailing&corlis

went town area & we realised how long we didnt step into town cos of our hectic schedule!!
was talking & cam-whoring all the way.. =D

28.12.2009

Yuxiang has left Sg!! met up with her to pass her farewell gift & chill out..

After that head down to vivo with sharon =)

Yuxiang farewell gift

30.12.2009

xmas pressies!! =)

Meet up with lynn&angela again!

thanks for the gifts~

& the wonderful time @ k..

Too bad we didnt get to go timber..

the wait was too long & we settled for curry flavour instead.

the staff was super nice&sweet!!!

would definitely go back!!

01.01.2010

first outing of 2010~
kite flying @ marina barrage~
the sun was murderous man & roasted all of us!!
Like the barrage but it would be better if it wasn't THAT HOT!!
despite the horrendous burnt, I still enjoyed myself~
hope everyone else had fun too though after that, there was pretty much nothing to do =X
Thanks for all the cute&sweet gifts~!!

Had a pretty good endin of 2009 & good start of 2010..
hope 2010 will be a smooth sailing one!!

31.12.09

2009-12-31T18:34:00.005+08:00

first in 2 yrs since i have plans on 31st dec..
today doesn't feel like the last day of 2009!!
Hope when everyone reflect back, its been a relatively good year =)
It was good for me.. Learning to b stronger & wiser!!

Ps: Sometimes life is full of ironies...
unsure what I'm actually thinking @ the moment
_____________________________

10:51pm -
almost an hour left to the new year!!
getting nostalgic.. =(

anyhow, all geared up for tomorrow outing with the girls!

_________________________________

12.05am -
HAPPY 2010~~ =D

smilex.

2009-12-28T22:31:00.002+08:00

on 25th:
marks 10 years staying here.. time flew..
remember the first time I walked thru the then empty house.. That 'wow! This house is huge!' remark I made..
Many things start to show signs of aging..
Perhaps, its time to change certain things..
Revamp after the exams!! =)

Lastly,
Thanks for today sharon!
Hope yuxiang like the gift I've made! =)

unity.

2009-12-24T18:12:00.002+08:00

on tue was Dong Zhi..
families would gather to eat Tang Yuan.. =)
I like the way tings are btwn parents & I..
Perhaps I've grown..
I'm not tired or running anymore..
& I'm glad..

on a side note: If only other working days were like today!!

Lastly, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!

cloud&wind

2009-12-17T09:42:00.003+08:00

caught storm warriors with beeting on tue.. =)
11years since I watched the first one!!
Thinking back, how did this 11 years go by..??
Reminisce...

Anyhow, didnt like some of the computer animation..
storyline not as nice as I expected.. BUT
Love the fightings! The guys still look as good!
& beeting never fail to make me laugh @ every comments she gives..

sun-laughs-joy

2009-12-11T20:18:00.003+08:00

Thank you GOD for the sunny day today!!

Head out with daddy&Sis to pasir ris park.. lunch-ed @ my old house area.. reminisce of the good old childhood days brings smiles to my face.. sadly, things changed.. the mac playground where I used to go is gone! shops & food area changed.. & I didnt get to see familiar faces..

It was great that this time daddy cycled along with us!! haha~ if only mummy was with us.. but today, I felt like a kid again! =D

I'm glad things turned out this way.. =)

new moon.

2009-12-08T22:18:00.005+08:00

Been ages since I caught a movie..

went to catch new moon with sis today..

Had a great time.. =)

Loved the part when Jacob became a werewolve..

the animation was awesome!

pictures

2009-12-02T21:49:00.003+08:00

20th Nov 2009

21st Nov 2009

22th Nov 2009

=) sweet memories..

other pics:

(dearest family ; lovely friends)

twenty-first

2009-11-24T21:12:00.008+08:00

I'm L.O.V.E.D~!!

Thanks to those who remembered~
especially those who celebrated with me!!

mummy, daddy, sister love!
aunt&fam, uncle&fam, 2nd uncle, both grannies!
bee ting, fazliah, alex, hwee hua, poing, han ting, shi li!
ebby, lynn, si yan, angela, wen, yong wee, melissa goh, jaclyn!
yen, ailing, corlis, geraldine, nicolena,
yi lin, fishya, rebecca ong, emily, nooraisha!
sharon, yu xiang, michelle hoong, hui ru, hui fang,
Justine, wen jie, wei ting, hui ying!
Vinc, terence, xin kor, peiyi mei!
fran, ting xu, serene tan, lydia!
jia xin, seng leong!

thank you all!!

shall update about the celebrations with pictures~ =)

smiles.&.thanks

2009-11-20T13:09:00.003+08:00

=) I feel loved!! thanks to my family!!
I've always wondered why is 21st special? (apart from officially being an adult) Many have asked why I didnt throw party..
I've asked why do people organise a party?
I've wondered if I will regret if I didnt organise one..
not 21 yet, but I know I WON'T regret..

For I know I'm being loved..
That is enough.. =)

- Think of all the beauty around you & be happy -
Anne Frank.