Redemption of MayDay Concert at Stadium Green, Singapore Indoor Stadium

Wow!!! I nearly drowned myself in tears if I did not manage to redeem the tickets for Mayday's showcase concert in Singapore in January, 2009. I was terribly, emotionally affected when the organiser informed us that there were not many tickets and that we would not be able to get the tickets for the concert. Imagine the horror!!! If I have gone to the venue to redeem the tickets on my own, I probably would not feel so bad. But, my friend Juan and my cousin had been roped in to aid in getting the tickets and I would be awfully sad if we really did not get the tickets!!!!!!

Juan and my cousin told me that maybe the organisers did this as part of their business gimmick. To a fan, I do not think this is interesting. It will only add more stress to fans who are willing to brave through any weather to get a chance to meet their idols. Shouldn't they inform when there is really not a chance of getting the tickets?

Fortunately, after being in the queue for about 2 hours, we got our tickets and I was happy again. I am like that, easily affected, emotionally. The organisers decided to begin the redemption exercise early as the queue was getting ridiculously long. I think the queue was going to loop round the entire the building.

Well, I am happy now that my friends and I will be going to the concert next Sunday. Heehee...

And yes, MayDay will be holding a full concert here in Singapore, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, 29th August 2009. I shall ask the rest of the girls if they are interested. I should be going again. What's more, there's a 10% discount for early bird booking!!!

Alright, back to reading the Twiling series.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!!!

Well, it is probably abit late, but nevertheless, Merry Christmas!

I was supposed to go to my grandparents' place for a mini family party-gathering but my mum was feeling a little giddy so, we all stayed at home, which was not entirely a bad thing. We ended up having MacDonald for dinner. No, not mega-McSpicy. Just the filet-O-fish meals and a box of nuggets. Oh, my aunties dropped by for a short visit and of course, my littlest cousin got her present and so did my other bigger cousin. Heehee... ... Well, I promised my littlest cousin that I will get her something and I am sure she must egg her mum aka my aunty to drop by. Either way, I am glad she got the present, which she held it very tightly.

The weather was rather grey and gloomy and I was either sleeping or reading. Speaking of reading, yes, I am reading the Twilight series. I was never one who read will read romance. I have never read any romance till a few days ago. I attempted once but the contents was so, I do not know. I just do not like it. Yet, I find today's weather very befitting for reading the Twilight series.

When I started work, I was introduced to romance but again, I was not interested. I was more willing to read Harry Potter or any biographies rather than romance. But this time round, I bought the Twilight set - all four books!!! I know, it must have sounded very unlike me but I kind of like the way the novel was being written.

I am not really sure what attracts me most to the series. I was not sure if it was the vampire-human love aspect, or that I am so thirsty for love myself that I am beginning to like romance. But the later cannot be true because I still cannot bring myself to liking romance. I suppose the reason why I like the series so much has to be due to the fact that I like the way the author spins her tales. I must thank my buddy for introducing such an interesting romance series.

So, that is how I spent my Christmas. Waking up at 0930, had breakfast, read, had lunch, read, nap, went to the mall, had dinner and then chat with my aunties and cousin who dropped by and had tea.

Gonna sleep now!

Happy Boxing Day!

Scrapbooking Class - Marathon Style + Migraine

(Sorry Kah-Mei, I took a candid snap of you.)
Do you know who she is? Are you sure you do not know who she is? She is Kah-Mei Smith!!! Hurray!!! After so many misses and undecisiveness, I managed to sign up for both her classes at Laines,!!! I must say that classes with Kah-Mei are the most challenging and fun!!! This is one of the class whereby one really get to learn many interesting techniques and learn many many things from her.


Personally, one of the most difficult task for me at the class was measuring the papers to "unknown" inches and making sure the papers were of the right inches and the right side. The inches!!! Who would have thought that the inches would pose such challenges? And being anal, and being "must do exactly like the sample, must copy every inch by every inch", my goodness, my migraine hit a new high too!!! Think I was sick the moment I reached home. Well, I had only myself to blame for not getting a good rest the night before knowing that I was going to a scrapbooking class marathon.


Besides measuring the paper and cutting them up to the right measurements and to make sure that the right side of the paper had been cut, the other challenge was to label the papers properly, and to make sure that the papers were pasted on the right side of the chipboard album!!!


The biggest challenge was to cut the smaller papers with several dimensions using one piece of patterned paper or card stock!!! Well, I have learn how to save my paper now and to make FULL use of each precious piece of paper!!!


( Kah-Mei Smith and Me)

At half time, sorry, I mean to say at the end of the first lesson, I decided to take a picture with Kah-Mei. She is really friendly!!! And she has a very cute laughter too. Her assistant Jit, and Betty of Laines were all very helpful. Without both of them, and with the addition of my stupid migraine, I would have been so dead!!!


So, here's another shot of me and Kah-Mei. The album I am holding was mine (that is, I made the album, incomplete except for the cover) while the other album held by Kah-Mei, was done by the true master - Kah-Mei.


I brought home the albums and my mum loved the albums to bits. She even commented that the stuff I brought home after each class I attended are getting prettier and prettier. She also mentioned that the techniques are more interesting too.


I must say tha Kah-Mei's classes have brought scrapbooking lessons to another level.

But, I must be getting old. I must make sure I get a good rest before going for another scrapbooking class marathon style!!!

A Chocolaty Affair??????

It has been a long long time since I last updated this blog of mine. Well, I have been busy trying to be lazy. Have had to attend to examinations, work and trying to catch up on reading the articles, writing the thesis and of course, catching up with the various gossips.

Last month, when I heard that Teddy Bear was going to to Boston for conference and vocation, I teased him to get presents for us. I always do that to anyone who are going away and most of the time, they know that I do not mean it and I just enjoy the process of teasing them. So, Teddy Bear has returned and I teased him again on why he didn't give anything to us. I cannot quite remember what I said to him but I did mention that he "must not be stingy to his love". He was puzzled and asked what had giving chocolates and love got to do with each other. To which, I explained that if he loved us all, he should give us some and not give chocolates to the Missy V and her gang only.

He had a good laugh and as usual, after the teasing, I left him alone and went back to doing my work, forgetting what I had said to him. Minutes later, he came to me and gave me a packet of chocolates. My goodness, I was thankful yet embarrassed. Besides thanking him profusely, I had to apologize to him as well. Mr WTF even commented that I was very naughty to ask for chocolates like that. Our SS shifu even guessed that I must have gone to "beg" for one as most of Teddy's gang will never give us anything.

Days passed. I went to look for CWC last Friday and asked her for her advice on wearing contact lenses afte conea abrasion. If you have read my earlier entries, you would have know what happened to my cornea.

After thanking her, I saw Teddy and apologized for making him feel obliged to give us some chocolates. And then, I asked this question, "Are the chocolates really for the lab?"

If you have followed the entry throughout, you would know that I was making sure that Teddy was not "forced" but had decided to treat us to some chocolates on his own goodwill.

To that question, Mr LA, who had not know what had happened, said in Mandarin, " Don't think so much. Teddy is a nice person. The chocolates are for the lab. Don't think so much. It doesn't mean anything. He is being kind to you all"

Sigh, I can only say that the person who thought to much, had to be Mr LA. I can also guessed that Mr LA has not been kind to us.

Even though I think very well of Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear remains the Mr Nice Guy whom everyone likes. That's all. I just like to tease him. Mr LA, on the other hand, has lost all the appeal of Mr Nice Guy.

Mr LA, don't think too much! The chocolaty affair is not what you think!

Steamboating

After planning for a while, we decided to "steamboat" our friends tonight, but Agnes and S decided that they have more important things to do than to "steamboat" their friends.

Well, we all had a good time and I have decided that the best steamboat place was the one which we went with PY the last time round. This particular steamboat outlet we went to did not offer free flow of drinks so, we really need to be very stingy in quenching our thirst.

Their mala steamboat was not just mala. It was SCORCHINGLY SPICY!!! The variety was alright but the one which we went with PY had more steamboat variety and cooked food. I think we shall return to that steamboat place next time round.

I was quite happy at the outlet because I got to watch quite a number of programs on TV while "steamboating". We chat all sorts of nonsense but the topic was soon on Teddy Bear. Heehee... The girls were then "teaching" me how to "lure" Teddy Bear out for fun!!! Well, I will look for an opportunity to "strike". Hee hee... ...

Yawn... ... I am going to sleep now. Very very tired ... ..

Catch up again tomorrow then... ...

My Review

I know I have told quite a number of you that I am going to write a my review of MayDay's latest album, right? Errr, I will do that next week instead.

Am really not feeling too well. Am sniffing and sneezing abit. Yawn... ...

And a small wound to take care of.

Well, let you guys into some more light hearted stuff. If you attend the party on Wednesday, and realise that whatever I have "reported" is wrong, please do correct me.

On Wednesday, 5th November 2008, some of the lab staff went to the Division party. It was quite alright. The buffet was decent (minus the soggy pohpiah, but I was to hungry to not to eat up the popiah). We all had some fun at the party. I think the funniest was that Mr LA was the first one to get the food when the emcee announced that dinner had commenced. Mr LA went with his good pal LKH and Teddy Bear went as well. Somehow, Mr LA and LKH went off immediately after filling their stomachs with food. Teddy Bear stayed around for quite awhile.

I think Teddy enjoyed the party a bit. XW and I went to sit with him and chat for awhile until it was time for the final round of lucky draw when XW and I decided to change seats to change our luck! Haha, ridiculous isn't it?

XW is so easily amused!!! She can laughed at the slightest funny thing!!!

The talent show was the part which provided the most fun for us. The first dance item was quite, dull (I think my self-improvised "touch the hair" dance is better.) When the magician came to do his stuff, our boss was so impressed that she wished he could work with us and magic everything for us. Hahaha... ... If we really have a magician in our lab, we do not need Smelly to sort slides anymore!!! Imagine that, my dear friends!!!

Then, it was followed by a number of "singers" and another dance item. My friend, S, was very amused by the dancer. She couldn't stop imitating his "signature" pose when he claimed the third prize!!!

It was a short and sweet event. Generally, I like the part when I got to sit beside Teddy Bear and talked to him!!! Thanks XW for giving me the guts!!!

Alright, going to hit the notes again!

My Life is about Football and Rock Band

Well, if only life is that simple.

At times, I really wish that I have much more stamina than I do now. I simply do not have enough stamina to go through my notes and all the reading ups which I have to attend to. After work, I just want to hit the bed as soon as I can. Even watching TV has lost its place. I think I am going to take a few days leave next year just to catch up on my sleep.

Now that we are on the topic of catching up on sleep, well, 2009 is going to be a year of sheer fun business for me. There will be loads to do. There will be more scrapbooking and I am really looking forward to a year of pure scrapbooking, sports (ie F1 and football), reading and attending all sorts of concerts! WooHoo!!

Yes, there are questions as to whether I am going to do a PhD. I would love to but given the current situation, I think I will leave that aside for a while. I enjoy academics and I really like attending classes and learning or re-learning loads of stuff. Minus the exam bit and the occassional jealousy from some green eyed monsters, going for graduate studies has been a real fun. It is tiring but fun, nevertheless.

Hmmm, I think I better hit my notes now.

Very Tired after the Nightmare

Yawn... ... I am so tired today that I was unconscious for an hour at work today. Very tired.

Had a nightmare last night. I dreamt that I was arguing something with Mr LA. I cannot remember what was the content and why and where the argument took place. I just remembered that it was an extremely bad argument and I was crying very badly in my dream. When I woke up this morning, I was almost going to cry too!!!

Anyway, I am very happy to be back in school, to be in class, to be writing notes and reading up, doing the write up and stuff. Yes, I still do not like the exam bit.

I am still very tired because the nightmare caused alot of disturbances. Yawn. I nearly slept right in front of the lecturer.

Alright, I shall post some of the cute TCC pictures for you all. Please read Agnes's blog for the details!

Our other friend B, who is currently in US, is quite "sad" that we went to enjoy ourselves without her. But then again, we did not get to go to US too. Heehee... ... B likes how Eeyore were in so many of our pictures!

Alright, I really need to go. Am so tired. Hope I do not have anymore nightmares tonight!!!

The Historical F1 Night Race

The Safety Car

Well, the F1 was already over, but the excitement has only begin to diminish slightly. It is really difficult to forget the very memorable F1 night race. It did not even matter if I was only holding a "walk about" pass. The experience was just fantastic!!!

And of course, I was very disappointed that Ferrari had failed to make a mark at this inaugural event, but I was very excited that Alonso, who now races with Renault, made history and headlines by being the champion for this race!!! Yes, the driver who made the fastest lap during first practice session, had an auguish engine problem during qualifying, and starting from position 15 on actual race day and eventually waving to all the spectators when he won!!! Amazing!!! So, congratulations to Mr Alonso.

As for the rest of the people, who turn up to the event as spectators, what can I say?? Almost everyone I knew who attended the event, had good experiences. While it is true that watching the race on TV is much better than watching it at the actual venue, there is the atmosphere which is unimaginable unless one is there themselves to feel it.

I had a good time at the F1 village, seeing the cars going at speeds which is only comparable to our blinking speed, the safety cars, the sounds of the racing cars, the smell of the rubber tyres as they were burnt out due to friction, the fences and the lights. Amazing!!!

So, that means I will most probably attend the event again next year. Yes, I should be attending it again next year.

More Teddy Bear Love

Well, A-GE-NES asked me the other day if I really have so many teddy bears. Yes, I do have many. These are only a handful of the "faithful" ones. Then, I realised that I have forgetten to include the very lovely bear, which flown in all the way from The Bear Museum, Jeju Island, Korea!!! Yes, my Korean bear was a gift from A-GE-NES. Thanks! Yes, this cutie has joined the other "old faithfuls"




By the way, the above layout was the first one which I managed to complete after attending last week's DS-Botanics at Laines, Wheelock. It took me three weeks to find a picture for the layout. Unfortunately, the photos were from pre-digital days, hence, the photos were only of 3R size. I added the leaves at the bottom of the tree, but my mom preferred grass. There are some slight deviations from the instructor's, but I think the layout is alright.

Memoirs of a Geisha??? Mamasan???

Whoever says that make-over will make one more beautiful???

Rubbish!!!

I am utterly ugly!!!

Taking the First Step

Miscommunications.

Misunderstandings.

Sometimes, I wonder if I am at fault more at fault than the other party. Well, recent events had made me think a lot. Eventually, I realise that to break the ice, someone has to make the first move, whether that individual is solely at fault or not. Besides, misunderstandings and miscommunications take two or more to happen. Taking the first step does not neccessarily mean "I am wrong", but, it is the step to improve things.

I was very angry at some people at work. I admit that I was at fault too but I was so emotionally overwhelmed that I could not think rationally. The recent incidents also made me realise that I am quite a scary monster when I am angry.

Looking at the bigger picture, we are still seeing one another almost everyday at work, it is really unhealthy to be working in an unfriendly environment. Furthermore, I am not one who can habour anger very long. I do not want my friends to be asked the question "Is Yen still angry with me?" and then start a long session of complaint why I should not be angry with them. It is very cruel of me that my fellow colleagues and friends have to suffer in silence because of my own affairs.

Eventually, after giving loads of thoughts, I made the first step to apologize or break the ice with the people involved in the misunderstanding or miscommunication.

Misunderstandings and miscommunications have to be resolved as soon as possible, be it at work or at home. Such things are scary and can lead to detrimental effects. With so much ill feelings around, immoral people will seize the chance to worse the situation in order to gain an advantage. Scary, scary,scary... ...

I know what it is like if there are much bad feelings among co-workers. Some negative feelings towards some is unavoidable, but, it will be good to minimize as much as possible. At least, be professional - talk when there is a need.

Still, I must say that I am surprised that those around me found me scary when I am angry. Hahahahahaha ..... ......... Scary!!! Hahahahahah ...... ..... Good, this shows that I have some temper too!!! Hahahahahaha ....

New Love????? Part 5 Finale

WWK vs LA

Teddy Bear vs Chinese Antique Doll

Crush vs One-Sided Love

Alright, this is definitely the finale of my "new love" story. Hmmm, it is more like a novelette.

I have sorted out my feelings today. So, am I falling in love or just a crush?

Well, looks like the feelings for Teddy Bear is just a crush. Yap, just a crush. No love. And I do not like one-sided love affair.

I think I am like Missy V, having soft spot for people who needs an occassional, special care. So, Teddy Bear probably just need some care and attention and I have just given that. It is more like an elder sister showering some care and concern for the little brother, except that this time Teddy is older than me. So, yes, it is just a little crush for Teddy Bear and no more. I am quite sure there is no love involved. To my fellow readers, I hope the episodes (be it at work or blog) have been entertaining. Sorry to disappoint but I am SERIOUSLY NOT in love with Teddy Bear and Mr LA.

I have given these two guys alot of thoughts. Both of them have strengths which I like and weaknesses which I cannot stop laughing but somehow, I feel like I am not getting anywhere with them. Like most girls, I will like to have guys to notice me rather than the other way round. With Teddy Bear and Mr LA, it is sooooooo one sided. Look, I liked Mr LA for so long but he never has any feeling for me. As for Teddy Bear, I think I am just the happy dosage and clown for him during the hectic and stressful time at FS. If Teddy Bear found out that I have some feelings for him, he will be so scared of me in future!!! So, yes, I am not interested in him that way.

So, Mr LA and Teddy Bear are just guy friends whom I can crap alot with. No love. Yes, there are feelings, but, not love. I cannot resist that charming smile and laughter of Teddy Bear, but, that's about it. It is just like me finding Bridgey's glassy eyes or Ashin's smile irresistable. Also, I cannot keep falling in love with all those single guys who go to FS with me, right? Imagine me liking Ming should he go up to do his solo FS with me!!! So, it is just a confusion of a tart!!!

To all my good friends out there, yes, I am NOT in love with Teddy Bear or Mr LA. I have good feelings of Teddy Bear but no love.

I shall look for the my Mr Right when I am done with my thesis. Thank you for being my love gurus, A-GE-NES and Xiu. Sorry, but I think the time for Mr Right to appear is not there yet.

My dear readers, hope you have an enjoyable time throughout this novelette!

PS: Goodness, 5 parts!!! Really a mini series!

PPS: Actually, if you look at the number of teddy bears I have on my bed, you will probably think that I have crush very often. Yes, I think I do have crush very often.

Saturday and Scrapbooking

I have not attend any scrapbooking class for an extremely long time. I think the last one I attended was last year. Therefore, I decided to attend one at Laines on Saturday. I was late for the class and I was soooo embarrassed. Fortunately, I was quite fast and did not delay the class too badly. I miss my train and was 10 minutes late. Sigh... ...

We did three layouts for the "Botanics" class. My goodness, all the fellow mates had pictures ready for the class. I could not find any suitable ones!!! I have been ramaging through for days before the class but I just could not find any suitable ones!!! I think I am going to take one year to complete the layouts or until I can find suitable photos!!!

I did not realise that the layouts will quite "family" related. Most of the fellow scrapbookers had pictures of their children or their family or with their husbands and so on and so forth. I seriously need to look for appropriate picutres soon. If not, I think it will be quite interesting for me to find out how I am going to use the layouts using "non-family" related pictures.

Since I am on the topic of scrapbooking, let me see what I have. In summary, yes, summary only, these are what I have ever since I started scrapbooking in 2006:

1. Cardstocks - 5 packets of AC stacks, amounting to 300 pieces and another 100-200 pieces loose sheets in another bag
2. Patterned Papers - More than 400 pieces
3. Rubber stamps - 6 wood mounted and 2 unmounted
4. Clear stamps - Cannot remember but I have less than 15 sets, regardless of sizes
5. Stamps (similar to clear but not exactly clear) - Less than 10 sets
6. Foam stamps - 5 sets, all from Making Memories
7. Inks - Less than 20 in total
8. Paints - Between 20 to 26
9. Alpha Chipboard - Less than 8 sets
10. 1 Zutter Bind-It-All
11. Making Memories Instant Setter
12. Less than 10 blank albums of various sizes
13. Pens - Less than 20, various sizes and colours
14. Adhesives - 4 tubes of 3M Tacky, 2 tubes of K and Co, 1 small and 1 medium sized Plaid Matt Mod Podge, 1 big bottle of Plaid Royal Coat, and 6 glue tape and refills
15. Stickers - less than 30, of various sizes and themes and materials
16. 1 Paper trimmer
17. Prima Flowers - 2 bottles, 1 small bucket and 2 small sugar jar
18. and others... ...

Yes, like many fellow scrappers, I have bought more than I can scrap. I am happy to say that of all the purchases, I have only had one "wrong" purchase. I bought a second hand squeeze from a fellow scrapper. Currently, I am still no into diecuts, hence, I let it go at S$10.00 and I was glad that a fellow scrapper decided to adopt it. It was a good tool, except that I am not into it at the moment.

Does that mean that I do not scrap at all? Not really. The only problem is that I am more into mini albums. Just this year alone, I have already made 1 accordin album, 7 mini albums and 2 mini mini albums. The 2 mini mini albums were made from mini mini album kits. My friend gave the mini mini album kits to me as present but the theme was not to my liking. So, I did the album and gave to my friend and explained that the theme was not really the style I enjoy working with.

As for layout, I have only completed one. There are three still pending completion from the class which I attended on Saturday.

So, the question is, will I ever use up my materials? I suppose I can use up the materials.

After graduation next year, when I have most of the time devoted to scrapbooking, I am sure the papers will be used up much faster. Besides, I already have some projects planned for 2009:

1. Love Album
2. Wedding Guest book
3. Wedding Album
4. Baby Scans Album
5. Baby "Growing" Album
6. Baby Scans Album

And guess what? All the above albums are intended presents for my friends!!!

Will I be doing anything for myself? I suppose so. I have plans for the following 2009 scrapbooking projects:

1. Calender, featuring Mayday (I have one featuring Petr Cech, goalkeeper of Chelsea FC for 2008)
2. A 12"x6" album featuring Chelsea FC
3. Complete 2 mini albums for Stuffy Ni and Fadi (Agnes and Xiu had already gotten their long over due mini albums)
4. 1 12" by 12" album of my Uni days in Melbourne (wow! this is going to be a huge project for me!!! That is 20 layouts in all!!! Faintz... ...)
5. One mini album featuring all the concerts I attended in 2008
6. Cards

I suppose with my current materials, even if I do not shop for more supplies from today onwards, there should be more than enough. But then again, being so addicted to the supplies, I will still get more materials, except, lesser. Yes, I have not been buying loads these days. I only shop when there is really a great bargain for the items that interest me.

I need to save up for a European trip. Hope that by 2009 or 2010, I can travel to England, Ireland, Germany, Czech Rep, France, Spain and many others.

Alright, I am going to read up. Need to complete the write up soon. I have been sleeping too much on Saturday and Sunday.

Edogawa

On Friday, as planned, with the help of Angela, we had ala carte buffet at Edogawa, which is located on level 4, The Central.

We had many rounds of prawns - be it grilled, tempura or teppanyaki style. In conclusion, the teppanyaki ones were the nicest. We also had teppanyaki/grilled salmon, mackeral, eel, beef, lamb, salmon. As for tempura, it was mainly vegetables and prawns. Some of us wanted to try the rice or noodle sets but just the tempura, teppanyaki, salad and the many rounds of desserts (desserts were green tea ice cream and mango pudding) were enough to fill us up. Not to mention the sashimi, which was mainly consumed by Juan, PY and me. Very filling!!!

Besides the fact that the resturant was not very easily found and that it is not accessible for most people, Edogawa's food and ambience was pretty good. I will give it a 7.5 to 8 out of 10. We got a riverside view, which enhanced the mood. We really enjoyed ourselves very much. Not to mention that we crapped all the time.

I am very glad that everyone had a good time. Hmmm, shall instigate A-GE-NES to host a steamboat at her place to host all of us. Heehee... ...

And now, some of the pictures:

PY is very photogenic right? Sigh... ... If she puts on a bit more weight at the right area, she will make a very good cover girl!!! Anyway, am fed up with my server. Am trying to load more pictures, but... ...

Will try again maybe later or tomorrow.



Meantime, have a good week ahead!!!

New Love???? Part 4

Alright, my love gurus are not aware of what they are into when they agreed to be my love gurus. My love gurus, also known as A-GE-NES and Xiu have decided to be my love advisors without knowing what kind of rubbish business they are into!!!! Hahahah ... ... (more evil laughter)

Well, some people are finding it strange that I am seeking help from someone so young. I know it sounds ricidulous but yes, my love gurus are, indeed, very young.

I believe there is no such thing as "cannot learn from the young ones". At times, learning a trick or two from the younger generation can yield unexpectedly good results. While older, does not mean they are definitely wiser. On the contrary, as one grows older, blinded by the "dark force", they lost themselves and their advices will upregulate more vices and unhappiness. Scary, isn't it?

Anyway, my love issue continued as S, B, SW, PY, Angela, Juan and I went to this Japanese restaurant for dinner. Love guru A-GE-NES was not able to join us as she had exam. Well, the dinner was to celebrate B's belated birthday as well as to wish her all the best for her HMDP. The talk was on all sorts of issues - from LA to Mr LA and Teddy Bear issue. S suggested that I asked Teddy out. Hmm, sounds like a grand idea.

I did a mini survey today and most people felt that Teddy is more outstanding than Mr LA. Personally, I really do not know who is better. Sigh, hope I will find an almagation of both.

Teddy Bear vs Mr LA.

Enough said. It will be so embarassing if none of them actually like the big, loud and chirpy me.

Will try to upload pictures for love guru to see later today.

Teddy Bear vs Mr LA.

Hmmmm..... ........

New Love??? Part 3

I was telling my mum earlier that I would be dining out tomorrow, which is actually today, Friday. My silly sister then told my mum that I would be hanging out with a guy, whom she assumed to be Mr LA. To their surprise, I told them that Teddy Bear has gone home and so, I will be dining my usual girl gang!!! To my surprised surprise, my mum commented that I am fickle minded!!!

Well, the truth is, I will be dining out with my friends before B left for USA for her HMDP. Besides, we missed celebrating her hatchday, hence, sort of having a belated hatchday party.

I had a busy week doing frozen section. On Monday and Tuesday, there were just mountains of cases and come Wednesday, not only were there many cases, I had to entertain CN and make sure everything is in order and that SW can learn a trick or two from me. Wo, that CN, he just cannot stop talking. He really hated a certain person. Worst of all, he thought I was the pet of that certain person. Thankfully, he realised I was not. I will never be the pet of that certain person.

Teddy Bear's, maybe.

My love guru - A-GE-NES, is on leave, but, being responsible guru that she is, she asked me how I was. I am fine except that I am still thinking of the issue of Teddy and Mr LA.

I really do not know when I began to have a soft spot for Teddy Bear. When I was working with him last Monday, I really did not think highly of him. By Wednesday, when I heard that he had never done frozen before, somehow, I felt sad and pitied him. Before I knew it, I decided to help him as much as I could.

When I heard that he was going home after being here for six months, the forlorn look on his face, I do not know. I just had this strong urge to want to give him an encouraging hug to tell him that he was doing fine and that he will be better!!! I wanted to give him an encouraging hug!!! I must be mad!!! I was not this nice to Mr LA.

So, do I like Teddy Bear or is it that I pity him?

I do not know.

I do not know if I have love feelings for him, have a crush on him or sympathy for him.

Sigh... ... This is so confusing!!!!

New Love?? Part 2

Well, I am to revise my module and read up more on prostate cancer but somehow, I cannot concentrate. I am thinking of something. I would not have thought about it until I had a conversation with my mother about Mr Cutie before dinner time.

I was telling my mother about this new cute guy in my lab. Told her his age (same age as Ashin), how he looks like, family, education history, his pimples, complexion and blah blah blah. Then, my mother asked me how he compared to Mr LA. Totally different class. This cutie is, cute. And I cannot forget how our big big boss teased me about him last Wednesday happily. And I really mean Big Big Boss. And then, on Thursday, LKH had to asked me if I find that cutie cute!!! I mean, he's definitely CUTE!!!! I even told him that cutie is cuter than him!!! Missy V was very upset that I commented that cutie was cuter than her LKH, so, I did my damage control by saying that cutie is also cuter than Mr LA.

But is true. Cutie is indeed cuter than Mr LA. He has a certain charm. He maybe a bit slow at some of his work, but I like him making an effort to change to be better. He is still new to our environment after all. I remembered telling him that he had to do certain thing certain way and wooo, he laughed so heartily!!! Really heartily!!!! It was as if I had told the funniest joke for the day.

Mr Cutie is slightly younger than Mr LA, has more zest in him. Mr Cutie has a certin degree of innocence in him. He is like a teddy bear. While Mr LA, hmmm, he is more like a fatherly figure.

So, my mother continued the conversation and asked me what will happen if Mr LA decide to like me.

I don't know.

Actually, I will be very happy to learn that there are guys out there who adore me so much that they are fighting over me. I suppose you can say that I have a certain charm, charisma, nice personality and character. Hmmm... .... I know, I am day dreaming.

Mr Cutie vs Mr LA... ...

I don't know if I am liking him already. It could be that we were working together last week, so ... ...

I have never have any feelings for him. Just thought that he was blur and not comparable to Mr LA. Did not think too highly of him because I always think Mr LA is the best. But after last week ... ...

So confused... ...

Back to reading... ...

New Love?

Hmmm, I am just thinking, am I liking someone else? Am I going to give up on Mr LA already? Hmmm, am thinking so much that I need advice of someone who is 8 years younger than me. Why am I losing interest in Mr LA already?

But, it has been six long years. I have invited him out for concerts so many times and he had only accepted twice. He has changed over the years and I really miss the enthusiastic and humble Mr LA who was still a trainee. He has matured over the years while I matured much slowly. I am still the happy cheerful technologist while he is only interested in work and matters which will benefit him.

Mr LA is no longer the gentleman I know. I do not know what he has become. I seem to be losing interest in him. Or have I known him so much that I am losing interest?

But I seem to be looking at someone more. The smile and the small little eyes and that characteristic laughter... .... Hmmm... ... Not bad built either... ... Hmmm ... ...

A-GE-NES!!!! Help!!!Xiu!!! Help!!!

I had a Bad Day

Is September 11th today. The day which saw the fall of the Twin Towers in USA.

7 years ago, while I was studying in Melbourne, I remembered ironing my clothes in the living room of the hostel when the US students started storming into the living room and was watching the tv with much attention. I was not sure what happened but the next thing I heard was that Pentagon was bombed. Pentagon?? Bombed??

And then, I looked up and saw the plane crashed into the second tower just as the reporter standing in front of the towers was reporting. So, it was real.

Now, back to 2008. My bad day.

Went to work as usual and then informed boss that one of the machine had some problems and this was going to cause some inconveniences. And then was a torrential of problems. Yes, torrential.

So, the whole day, I was busy solving problems here and there, trying to get things work. Thank goodness I had some help from fellow colleagues.

Sigh... ...

I had a Bad Day.. ...I had a Bad Day.. ...

Bad Day... ...

Mr No2Good

Mr No2Good, friend of MayDay's lead vocalist Ashin and co-founder of Stay Real, was in Singapore last month!!! 15th August 2008!!! Where was I??? I could've gotten his autograph and maybe a photo with him!!! Where was I??? Mr No2Good!!!

Next time, maybe.

And my "bad friend" Sam, did not tell me that Mr No2Good was in Singapore!!!

Sigh ... ...

Headaches, Eczema, Migraine, Mood Swings ... ...

Headaches, Eczema, Migraine, Mood Swings... ...

Just read Agnes's blog, and I must say that I am suddenly thinking alot.

There are many things, which I do not understand. I was pouring my woes with Missy V about a certain Mister. This certain mister, ahem, was, ahem, petty. Yes, a petty man. Missy V then reminded me that I needed to think before I said anything because Mister is a petty man. But, how am I suppose to know what I said had to be the "perfect pitch"???

Suddenly, communcation seems worse than studying the relationship between p53 and apoptosis or cell cycle regulation. But I really cannot understand why Mister had to behave so unprofessionally!!!

Never mind, I am not going to try to understand anyone. This is worse than sitting for any exams. I shall just be myself.

Besides my "bad influenced" friends, studies, scrapbooking, my loves for many guys, my other hobbies and indulgence, I shall not be bothered with the trivalities associated with trivalities.

Headaches, Eczema, Migraine, Moond Swings . . . . . .

I want to take leave and go to Beijing and Shanghai to see MayDay and Linkin Park!!!

On a happier note, I am going to see F1 soon. Woo hoo ... ... F1!!! Kimi!!! WooHoo!!!

1st September 2008

Happy Teachers' Day!!!

If you are a teacher, yes, Happy Teachers' Day to you!!!

Well, is finally the first day of September and very soon, we will be close to end of 2008, another year of ups and downs.

I have a very busy weekend and Monday. Over the weekend, I decided to go to the Comex fair to check out some cheap deal. In the end, I gave up on the broadband plan.

So, how much have I spent this time round?

Printer: S$99.00
320GB Hard Disk: S$130
Total Spent: S$229.00

Alright, hitting the books.

One More Day

One more day to September.

Hmmm, I am really looking forward to September. Well, is the F1 night race!!!!

Well, I haven't sleep for more than 18 hours. This was what I did today:

0630 - 0715: Went to work
0715 - 0930: Microtomy
0930 - 1220: Wating for FS then do FS
1220 - 1300: Wash the sinks in trimming room
1300 - 1315: Eat brunch
1315 - 1420: Went to MAH. The bus driver quarelled with someone who was cycling very near his bus.
1420 - 1600: MAH, do FS, pack stuff for Sam
1600 - 1630: Changing, toilet, paperwork
1630 - 1700: Shutter bus to Novena MRT station
1700 - 1830: Shop at Junior de Arts and bought lots of stuff
1830 - 1900: Took bus to Suntec
1900 - 2030: Comex 2008 and bought a scanner-photo printer-photocopier-printer for S$99.00
2030 - 2130: Home Sweet Home

Later this morning, I will be heading back to Comex to sign up for a new broadband plan and get the much needed portable hard-disk.

Before all that, I will be heading to my grandparents' place to run some errands.

Then, I will meet some friends.

Look like a busy day ahead.

Sigh, our favourite BH has resigned.

Hmmm, will update again.

So, should I go and catch MayDay in action this November?

Oh, SW could idenify that the t-shirt I wore today was designed by Mr No2Good and Missy L could tell that this was the t-shirt I blog about not so long ago!!!

Good Morning!!!

五月天 and Linkin Park

This is unbelievable!!! MayDay and Linkin Park are going to perform together!!! In Shanghai and Beijing!!! I want to go!!!

Oh, MayDay will be here in November again. Hmmm, should I go and see them perform? Think I will go. Buy the cheapest ticket, maybe.

MayDay - My Favourite Chinese Rock Band!!!!!

Linkin Park - My Favourite Rock Band!!!!!!!!

MayDay!!! Linkin Park!!! I LOVE!!!

Counting Down to September

Well, is only another 2 days to September.

September, the beginning of Autum. The season to start planning and maybe, fall in love. Alright, guess I watch too much drama series recently.

August, has been a very exciting month, with a lot of ups and downs. Actually, more downs than ups. The only "ups" were seeing Phelpy, Kitajima and Park and many good looking sportsmen during the Olympic. The other ups were seeing Singapore clinch a medal at the Olympics and hitting the books.

Downs - too many to count them. Most of them involved fellow human beings, whom, I cannot be bothered to comment. I just cannot understand why there are people who insist that people around them behave the manner deemed "correct"?!?!?! They are often the ones who have the most number issues and the worst temperament!!! Enough. They do not deserve to be featured on my blog.

Well, going to catch my Coffee Prince. Nothing beats hitting the books, reading up on various sujects, scrapbooking, listening to music, watching sports and going to gym.

As for my issues with fellow beings, come on, is part of life.

Come On!!!

Honey, I Swear I am Not A Stranger

Hmmm, I was going to update on some of the nasty thoughts which I have with regards to some matters, but, happier matters are overriding it.

Well, the Beijing Olympics has drawn its curtains and the next host - London, England, will be where Olympics 2012 will be. Personally, I feel that the Opening of the Beijing Olympics is more spectacular than the closing. Come to think of it, there are many games whereby the opening is much grander than the closing. Is the same for the Commonwealth and the Asian Games. I still like the fireworks of the opening best.

On the fireworks ... ...

I went with Agnes and S to the fireworks on Friday, which I must say, was disappointing. The Korean one was better, so I heard. I am glad that Agnes had a good fireworks show last night. I was very happy with the food, errr, though a abit too much. I remembered we kept ordering and sharing the food. Nevertheless, it was a fantastic Friday evening. You can go to Agnes's blog and look at the amount of food we had. Yummy!!!


I was a bit upset with the French fireworks. Compared to the last firewors which I saw in 2006, the fireworks on Friday was pretty lacklustre. There were only balls and balls of fireworks and a stingy fountain of fireworks at one corner. I will try to upload some pictures later on, if I can.

Alright, back to Olympics. In conjunction with the Olympics, Giordano Beijing held a special showcase, featuring works by invited designers, who were to design t-shirts based on the theme "World Without Strangers". MayDay's lead vocalist - Ashin's friend and partner of Stay Real - No2Good was invited and I am happy to say that I now have that t-shirt, designed by Mr No2Good. Alright, I know, supporting Ashin does not mean that I must support his friend too, right? But Mr No2Good's works are quite cool. You must check out his other works from his blog. I have the blog link on my blog too.

Now that the Olympics has come to a close, I must say that I am most impressed with Micheal Phelps. Alright, I am a Phelpy fan (minus that time when he had that funny looking moustache), hence, the foucs on him. Actually, Kitajima and Park Taehwan from Japan and Korea respectively, are cute too. Strange, all my favourite sportamen seem to be all swimmers.

The javelin winners are cute too. The bronze medalist from Finland and the gold medalist from Norway are deliciously, cute!!! Of course, Liu Xiang's unexpected exit from the 110m hurdles, which caused so much anger and unhappiness from his fans, was one of the unhappy highlight from the Olympics too.

The other event which I liked was the BMX event, a new event introduced at this year's games. Very exciting!!!

This Olympics will also be of special meaning for Singapore. The long awaited medal was finally won by the Table Tennis Women team at the team event. The final, which saw a medal coming this time round, was so important that the Prime Minister's National Day Speech Rally was postponed!!! The Prime Minister's National Day Speech was POSTPONED!!!

Alright, that's about the stuff I have. I shall try to upload some pictures later.

Unlucky Lane 2

Liu Xiang, another medal hopeful and probably record breaker, did not start the 110m hurdle heats. On the screen, he looked like he got a hamstring pull but how it turn out to be Achilles tendon injury, that, I am not sure. Like many of his fans, I was shocked when he could not start the heats. I am not fan of his, but seeing him limp off like that in front of millions of viewers and spectators, it is definitely, what can I say, purely shocked!!!

Trummel (hope the spelling is correct) from USA, started at Lane 2 and then he had hamstring pull just after he passed the first hurdle. Next, came Liu Xiang starting at Lane 2, the unlucky lane 2. Liu Xiang was injured and then "DNS", meaning, DID NOT START.

Fans were hurt, disappointed, angry, sad. They left the stadium even though there were more heats and events to go.

While reading today's English and Chinese papers, I was appalled at some of the fans' response. The comments were harsh. I have read many fans' response following various EPL matches but none were that bad. I mean, the EPL fans' comments may contain some not-so-nice words, but Liu Xiang's fans comments via either through news or forum, were just, terrible. You have to read today's LianHe Zaobao.

Whatever it is, the next highlight will be on the fastest man on Earth - Bolt! After an unhappy but eventful Monday, it is back to seeing more records being broken!!! Look out for Bolt and his delightful winning style!!!

Silver Medal

Singapore got the silver medal at this year's Olympics.

Let's hope the we need not wait this long for another medal.

Go Singapore! Go!

Cleaning Freak

Besides a week of breaking records, I am also trying to break my own records - cleaning my room. I have hordes of rubbish everywhere. I must stop buying so much junk!!! Now, I have a bag of recycled papers for Mummy Jane, which her daughters can use for their studies and a bag of notes for my friend and a small bag of stuff for Linda and many bags for the recycled bins!!! Yes, I must stop buying things!!!

Finally, two years after getting my Scapaholics gift from MWL, I altered the lunch tin yesterday. It is still in the making, at last, it is being altered. I have coated the tin with 3 colours, namely Asphalt (aka black), Chocolate (a tone of brown) and Bordeaux (a kind of red???). All paints from Making Memories. I will upload pictures of the tin when I am done. It took me one whole Saturday to paint it. Well, I need to coat it with layers and layers of paint, and I need to let it dry completely before applying another, hence, the long time. I could have use the hair dryer to let the paint dry faster, but, tin, being metal, may, you know, lose it's shape.

So, that's about the amount of scrapbooking I have done. Hmmm, I just realise that I have not done any 12" by "12 layout this year. Yes, nil. Does that mean I have not done any scrapbooking? Nope. In fact, up till now, I have already done 8 albums - 4 of them are 6"by 6", 1 of them is a 5" by 5", one of them 8" by 8", and 2 of them are less than 4 inch each. Sad to say, I did not photograph any of them. Was too excited to give them to their current owners that I forgot all about it. Haahaa... ...

Well, I will have put many of my hobbies on hold until end of this year. From now till end of the year, my studies and thesis are my priority. Alright, need to read up now.

Catch later then.

Record Breaking Week

It has been a record breaking week. Yes, is the Olympics Games. At this time of entry, Micheal Phelps has already clinched his 8th Gold medal for this Olympics Games and Singapore's Women Table Tennis Team is through to tonight's finals.

Micheal Phelps's 8th Gold medal and smashing 7 world records and 1 game records is quite an achievement. Yet, to some, he may not be the best Olympian, but, who is to define who and what a great Olympian should be? Therefore, whether he is the best Olympian of all time, it does not really matter. His feat will be one of the most memorable of all time.

And then, there is the Singapore Women Table Tennis team. Singapore is assured of a medal, but, be it be gold or silver, we will know come Singapore time, 7:30pm. Despite the fact that Singapore is coming back with a medal this Olympics, like Phelps's incredible feat, it is not smooth sailing without controversies. Nevertheless, it is, still a medal coming home. Controversies are often part of the Games and I shall not dwell into any of them. I just like the thrill of seeing the Games. Simple, as that.

Alright, that's about it for now. I shall now browse around for the picture of me with David Tao.

I Could Be Famous

Last night, my sister SUDDENLY mentioned that my face appeared with David Tao!!! Yes, that Taiwanese singer David Tao aka 陶吉吉!!! So, my mother asked why I was in the local magazine - i Weekly, with David Tao. Well, I attended the concert ticket autograph with Sam and while the official photographer was taking picuture of Tao and his fans, I think, I pop my head in and got caught on camera too. Hee Hee... ... Now, I must look for that picture and post it on the blog. Heehee... ...

So, after an emotional roller coaster ride with A-GE-NES, she decided to cut her thumb. I hope the cut is not too deep. It reminded me of a similar incident when I cut my thumb during frozen section too. I think the year was 2005, Valentine's Day. I will always remember this day because, it was Valentine's Day. I even remembered who I went out to have dinner with that day. No, you are wrong, I went with a bunch of girls.

Alright, that's some not-so-important update from me. Am happy with clean looking Phelpy. HeeHee... ...

萧敬腾《收藏》签唱会

Event: 萧敬腾《收藏》签唱会
Date: 10th August 2008, Sunday
Venue: Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City, Singapore

Well, I was going to lament on some unhappy, and probably profound thoughts after Agnes’s sad entry, but, today’s event has completely blown me away. 萧敬腾 aka Jam, was at Suntec City to autograph his debut album. As an autograph collector, I was at the event too. I was not alone. I went with S and XH and got ourselves drenched!!! Is true, we were partially drenched!!!

Around 12 noon, there was a torrential rain. The rain subsided for a while and poured heavily again and this went on till the end of the autograph session. Jam sang two songs from his album and began signing hundreds and hundreds of albums as well as shaking hands with all the fans who went on stage!!! Yes, I shook hand with him too. He would look right into you and smile shyly before each and every fan leave the stage. So, I think he has one second to remember all the fans’s faces? Alright, I am daydreaming there. He had a very firm and warm hand shake!!! Pretty sincere!!! If only I never need to wash my hand.

I could not count how many people turn up for the event but I supposed there were easily at least 500 fans!!! It took Jam approximately one and a half hours to autograph for all the fans who queue up. I was very afraid that Jam will not sign all the albums as he had a mini showcase at DragonFly, St James Power House at 5pm later on. By the time he left, it was already 330pm or thereabouts.

S, XH and I had fun. It was the first time I attended a rainy autograph session. As Chinese believe water/rain symbolizes luck, S supposed that Jam will have a very good singing career. Jam is really good. Despite his young age, he has very powerful and husky vocals. In case you think I am making all these up, here are some evidences of the autograph session:

Dilemma

I was going to give my own critical review of the SodaGreen concert but after reading Agnes's entry, I did not feel like doing the review anymore.

Before I could read the line about the part which she cried very hard, I felt very sad. I do not blame Agnes's for her behaviour. I mean, there are so many times whereby the emotion just over-ride the rationality!!!

Ong has always sympathized FS King despite all the arguments and the nonsense he got himself into. Even when FS King spite Ong, she will forgive him totally. She will always remember the hard time and the terrible time that he is going through and forgive him time and time again and even helped him, if she can.

FS King is like a rebellious son she never need to have. The care and concern that Ong showered for him was so much that he was nicknamed Ong's god son. No joke! However, Ong, being the innately emotional softie that she is, sometimes overlooked the fact that FS King can be too much to handle. I know for a fact that there are some seniors who are quite keen to groom him, but, he does not have the right attitude for it. While he may know alot of things, there will always be arguments that one can learn all the theories from books. Attitude plays one of the most important factor in any workplace. Attitude rules!!!

Ong gave us all a hard stare because she was very upset that she was not informed of the good news from FS King and that we found the good news amusing. I admit that we were quite nasty about FS King's good news, but, like Ong, the emotional aspect took the better of us. I know Ong wanted us to shower similar blessings to him as we have done to others, but, FS King has tortured us so much emotionally that it will be difficult for us to be happy about his good news. It is simply, too difficult.

As for Agnes sadness, I can understand that totally. I remember there was a time when B told me to not to be so hostile to Ong and FS King. In case many of you thought I have been on good terms with Ong since long long time ago, truth is, I got to know her better after she was rotated to MAH and when Sam joined us. Recently, I confessed to Ong that I have the guts to be on friendlier terms with her after MAH rotation.

As for FS King picking on Agnes, well, this usually happens when the freshie is good. Personally, I strongly believed that FS King is insecure and feared that the freshie will much better. I bet FS King must have said alot of nasty things behind my back without my knowing when I was a freshie.

Well, Agnes, hope you are less upset now. Ong is very emotional. She really cares alot for FS King. She sees the sad aspect of FS King's life. Is true. She always feels that FS King is getting the worst of any deal, but then again, I strongly feel that he only has himself to blame. FS King is insecure while you are confident that you are doing well. FS King has no guts while you know when to stand up at the right time.

Remember, you are not the only one in the lab who have cried. I have, too... ...

LiDa vs 萧敬腾

I was talking to Agnes about Xiu. Well, I was amused that Xiu actually got touched by the fact that we gave her a thank you gift last Friday for all the help rendered during her stint with us. It was only a CD album. But, if you look at her state that day, it was as if we have given her a Cartier or Tiffany diamond ring!!!

Well, Xiu may appear to be blur to some, but, she is someone who actually catches up quite fast. No terrible attitude problem or work attitude problem. I will always remember the day when she told me her talent – studying!!! My goodness, who on earth will say such a thing about themselves!!!

Back to my conversation with Agnes.

Agnes told me that Xiu confessed that she liked “LiDa” on MSN. (Note: LiDa was the nickname I gave to the guy whom she liked. I know it is strange to give such a nickname, but Xiu, you have only yourself to blame. If you have not used “lidat” so often, I would not have been so confused!!!) Well, Xiu, you need not confess that you like LiDa. I could tell you like LiDa a lot too.

As we were happily “microtoming” away, Agnes told me that LiDa asked Xiu out very often, which is a good and happy thing. However, when Agnes asked Xiu what will happen if LiDa asks her out this coming Sunday when she has to attend
萧敬腾 autograph session, Xiu replied that she WILL ATTEND THE AUTOGRAPH SESSION!!!! XIU TOLD AGNES SHE WILL NOT GIVE UP ON 萧敬腾!!! Xiu, between LiDa and 萧敬腾, you should have pick LiDa!!! You told me to be realistic but look at you now, just as fickle-minded as me!!!

You can ask LiDa to come along. I don’t think any of us – the older girls will mind.

Xiu ah, you can be so cute. So sweet and cute.

Yawn... ...

I know it has been a while since I last updated my blog, but the truth is, I have been extremely tired after my leave and the broadband kept hanging itself. I have an alright leave. If you think I am going to blog about my leave, well, you will be disappointed. I shall update other more interesting stuff.

Alright, hope I can get the "Open" album tomorrow.

Drinking

Date: 23rd July 2008
Venue: StarBucks, Raffle City Shopping Centre
Time: 1930 to 2130

Well, the long awaited drink session finally took place on Wednesday, 23rd July 2008. The drink session was supposed to take place last Friday, however, due to unforseen circumstances (in the form of my corneal injury), it was postponed.

Anyway, eight of us went to have a good wind down. We definitely needed one, after so much emotional turmoil from work. I simply cannot understand why there are beings out there who enjoy milking the happiness out of others. They are like dementors from Harry Potter! Their very presence suck the happiness out of us!!! Terrible!

A-GE-NES told us the story of how Dr CWC thought she was married with kids. Gosh, it was hilarious!!! It was one of those moments when all who gathered had a good hearty laugh. I was glad that all those who went for the drink session had a good wind down.

And of course, we had a hilarious dinner too. ShuJuan and I had a good time "helping" B to plan for her wedding party. S was very happy if there were to be karaoke set; ShuJuan suggested that we do 《恋爱─ING》with the guests and that participation is absolutely compulsory or they will not be served the next dish!!! Imagine the horror!!! S had the best idea - she said to marry secretly so that we would not have the opportunity to do what we suggested!!!

My goodness, all those funny ideas and all those laughter!!! It is what we want at the end of the day.

I shall spread some good cheers tomorrow.

Hahahaha... ...

Sleep, sleep, sleep and more sleep

It is so rare that I get to sleep so much. Was thinking of reading the materials for my thesis, but, in the end, I slept through Saturday and almost the whole of today.

My mother kept telling to sleep as much as I can then my right eye can recover faster.

Yap, sure hope my right eye can regain full function soon.

Now, I have a few problems in mind.

I don't know when will lessons officially begin for me and am wondering if the time table is going to be very bizzare. I hope it will be a decent timetable which will not take up too much of my leave. My ideal plan is that the class begins during the month and time slot I prefer.

I like the fact that I get to stay at home and read some nice stuff for the past 3 and a half days. I have been browsing through Ashin's "Escape to Japan" and also going online to read his blog and stuff. Wow! It feels good to get away from the nonsensical working environment. It is during this time that the mind and body gets complete "detoxification".

My mind certainly needs a good "detoxification". I find that I am losing myself. The real me and the "me" that I will like to be. My confidence level is falling and I find myself trying to accommodate to people at work all the time. At the end of the day, the credits are claimed by others. All the background work done by me seemed so insignificant.

Why do the seniors walk around with blinkers?! They should take off their blinkers and see who are the people who are making an effort to improve the working environment!!!

I am sick and tired of the work place. If not for the girls (S, PY, B, AC, XW, Xiu, Missy L, Missy V, H), I think I would have resigned long ago or have made a huge fuss.

I don't know. I seriously think that my confidence level is falling. Just because I laugh off certain matters, that does not mean I do not take things seriously. But when I am stern and strict, I am mistaken for being bossy!!!

Sigh, the many misinterpretations of others on me.

Wake up people!!!

Common Loves Between Xiu and I

Xiu, look at the number of common loves we have:

1) 五月天阿信
2) 苏打绿木吉他黑人兼团长阿福
3) 苏打绿电吉他手家凯
4) 冒险王阿布
5) 萧敬腾
6) 电影《赤壁》的赵子龙

真是的! 你说还有吗?

Prelude 1, BWV 846/1

Composer: J.S Bach
Work: The Well Tempered Clavier "Forty-eight Preludes and Fugues"
Year of Publication: A few hundred years ago

Was just listening to 苏打绿's "相信" and towards the end of the song, there was a familiar piano piece. It was J.S Bach's Prelude Number 1 in C major from The Well Tempered Clavier!!!

I know how to play that piece.

My goodness!!! Bach!!! One of my favourite composer of all time!!!

阿龚，真有你的!

But, 这首作品也不难弹la! One of Bach's easiest work, in fact.

Better Now

My right eye is better now. Cornea is healing. But, there is some funny reaction somewhere, so, the course of antibiotic has been changed.

Sigh... ...

Was actually planning to write something very thought provoking but, no inspiration to do so.

And then, was thinking of doing some scrapbooking, but, too tired to do so. Looking at all those materials, sigh, nice but really no mood.

I am going to instill the eye oinment then going to rest my poor right eye.

Tried to catch Ah Bu on TV last night, but thank goodness, it was not Ah Bu on Adventure King. Even Xiu was disappointed that it was not Ah Bu who was hosting the show.

Oh, Ah Bu is another guy whom Xiu and I like too. OMG!!!!!

What a long weekend! But, am not going out. I am going to be a good girl and stay at home to recuperate.

It has been a long long time since I have a good rest. Yes, I won't be going out. Don't want to risk unneccessary infections. This probably means, I will be bloggin alot... ... Hope the blogs will not be full of crap.

I AM SORRY

After all the drama last night, I did not get a MC. I went to work as usual and but my right eye started to tear and was redden and swollen. It was becoming very tiring and I nearly got another migraine attack. I went to the staff clinic and got a MC. After the MC, there was a lot of commotion.

No, it was not because I got an MC and got everyone activated to cover my duties. I am glad that there were people who gave me some sympathy and strongly felt that I needed an MC. Thanks Babes! I was very angry with the situation I was in and then, I blew up as I lose my cool. I was extremely regretful to what I did. I messaged Mr An, Mr W and Mr Sen that I was sorry for my action, especially, Mr Sen, who just reported to work today and had got tons to do.

I must go to work early on Monday and apologize to Mr Sen personally. How could I just blew my top at seniors whom I respect a lot? I hope they understand that I just lose my cool. I think I need to walk around with a fan to cool myself since I am not cool. Familiar?

It was all That One’s fault. If she had allowed me settle the matter personally and not get involved, then, it would have been alright. I must have caused a lot of heartache to Mr An, Mr W and Mr Sen. Anyway, I have decided not to swap my Saturday. It would have been unfair to Mr An. Besides, the reason I wanted to swap my Saturday was because I wanted to make sure I had enough sleep before the SodaGreen concert on August 2nd.

Back to the eye story.

Yes, it is still irritated now. Red and irritated. I got scolded by my parents for not getting an MC last night. Anyway, the MC is not that effective. I did not get a good rest this evening. My sister turn on her radio to the fullest. So, it was just bad. I still had a slight migraine. Sigh. At least, I am not slowing anyone down with my situation.

I shall go and sleep after I have vent enough.

A-GE-NES, I hope you get to go back on time today. I am very sorry that I got you into a mess especially since today is your birthday.

Anyway, Happy Birthday Babe! Your mango ice-cream is fantastic!!! At this rate hor, it will be very difficult to lose weight.

Oh, did any of you tell Mr Loh that I got injured? Maybe you all can tell him and see if he messages me if I am alright, right???

Hahahahaha … …

BEWARE OF SHOPS WITH IMPROPER DISPLAY OF ITEMS ABOVE EYE LEVEL

Yes, you may find this entry a bit strange, but, I nearly needed a cornea grafting.

Date: 16th July 2008
Time: 9:15 to 9:30pm
Venue: A shop in Hougang Mall

I was shopping for something in a shop at Hougang Mall. The products in the shop were haphazardly arranged and the items above eye level kept falling off the racks or easily toppled over if they were beneath eye level.

Just as I was trying to check one merchandise, the items, all individually packed in a plastic bag approximately measuring 10cm by 4cm by 0.2cm with SHARP edge, fall and one of the sharp corners went into my right eye. It all happened so fast that despite the fact that I closed my eye, the sharp edge of the bag "scratched" my eye.

There was no immediate bleeding. My right eye started to tear and there was some minor pain/irritation with some redness. Before I know it, I realized the vision was a bit blurred. I could see, but, it was not as good as the left eye. I got very worried and I rushed myself into the nearest family physician.

After examination, I was referred to the SGH A&E. I called my parents, fearing scolding. My mum asked questions but I was really in no mood to answer any questions. I was just hopping and praying very hard that nothing went drastically wrong with my eye!!! I was so afraid that my parents would scold me. I was so scared!!!!

Just afraid.

I called my parents immediately as I hopped into a cab to pick my parents up. I needed some calm support, but at the same time, was so frustrated!!! Anyhow, I was glad that my parents accompanied me at the A&E.

Well, the fact that I can blog now and go to work later meant that the injury was manageable. I just had to go back to SNEC for follow-ups. I am very thankful that my right eye vision will recover in some days time.

But, this is my warning to all of you reading m blog:

PLEASE BE VERY VERY VERY CAREFUL OF SHOPS WHICH HAVE ITEMS HANGING ON RACKS ABOVE EYE LEVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE THINGS WILL FALL ON YOU.

IT MAY HIT YOUR HEAD AND THE AFTERMATH COULD BE TERRIBLE.

OR IT MAY BE AN INJURY LIKE MINE.

I don’t have the money and the energy to sue the shop for such irresponsible arrangement. I can only warn you, and hope, you will also warn your friends to be careful of shops which cram a lot of things on their racks ABOVE EYE LEVEL to save space.

You never know when nasty accidents will happen.

I am glad that I am alright, but, you MUST NOT be the next victim. Do not take such things for granted.

Please warn your family and friends and loved ones.

Sigh… … I better go to temple to pray to ward off the nasty luck.

赤壁 Part 1 – Love Affair

Xiu, how many common loves do we have? Why do we keep falling in love or liking the same guys? Why?

First, there’s 五月天阿信, then, there’s 苏打绿黑人吉他手阿福and家凯、萧敬腾 and now, is the character 赵子龙, one of the bravest general in the Red Cliff. Thank goodness A-GE-NES is more interested in 关羽. Hahaha… …

When Xiu and I watched 赤壁 today, we thought A-GE-NES made a mistake by liking the red faced 关羽. After the movie, I called A-GE-NES immediately to ask her if she had made a mistake. To our most surprised surprise, she confirmed that she really liked 关羽 most!!! I was still not convinced and asked to describe his appearance, and, yes, I can now truthfully admit that A-GE-NES does indeed like 关羽 best. Well, so, Xiu, we can both like 赵子龙 again.

Xiu, I am 9 years, 9 months and 9 days older than you and I cannot believe that we like the similar singers/band/actors. Xiu, we cannot like the same guys so often. What will happen if we like the same man??? Oh no … …

Let me see if there is anyone whom you like and I do not quite fancy. Hmmm, yes, there’s 阿沁 of F.I.R!!!

Thank goodness . . . . . . .

0140

Time: 0140
Date: 12th July 2008, Saturday
Venue: My bed, at home

On Friday, 11th July 2008, I decided to go home after work as I needed to get enough sleep. I was thinking of going to work at 7am the next day to help clear as much work as possible as there were extra blocks to be cut due to machine breakdown.

So, I went home, had dinner and went to sleep at around 1030pm. Wow, this must be the earliest time I went to sleep this year.

0140, 12/07/2008, Saturday

The on-call mobile phone rang and I was needed to report to work at 6am. Alright, I had another 3 hours of sleep. I adjusted my alarm and went back to sleep. During this time, I had very weird dreams and even dreamt that I did not report to work and LG had to relieft me. Weird... ...

0445, 12/07/2008, Saturday

The phone ran again.

Mr Loh could not be reached and the coordinator had already called him dunno 15 times or 50 times.

The coordinator was worried and asked me if I could contact him. I told her I had Mr Loh's home number and that I would try to contact him.

Ring...Ring...Ring...ring...

Mr Loh's mother: Hello?

Me: Hi! Can I speak to Mr Loh please?

Mr Loh's mother: Who is this?

Me: I am calling from work.

Mr Loh's mother (calling Mr Loh to answer the phone, but... ...): He's sleeping. What do you want?

Me: I am calling from work. He's needed at work.

Mr Loh's mother: But he's sleeping.

Me (speaking in Mandarin): Please inform him that he needs to report to work at 6am. Just tell him that is "... ..." case and he will know. I am calling from work. Just tell him to report to work at 6am, today, which is only one hour later. Thanks!

Mr Loh's mother: Alright.

After that, I informed the coordinator that Mr Loh had been contacted and that we would be on our way to work. And of course, while I was getting ready in the bathroom, Mr Loh had to call and asked me to explain why he was the one to be activated and not the one on Saturday duty. I then informed him that the one on Saturday duty was to be activated if the case was to be done at 8am onwards.

Sigh... ...It was only 0450 and I was on the verge of scolding Mr Loh.

0550, At Work (all the way till 3pm)

Mr Loh: Oh, you are already here. Is the case here yet.

Me: Not yet. Think it will arrive at 6am.

Mr Loh: I think they are going to be an hour late. You wait and see. They are not punctual one.

Me: Can you look after my bag while I go and get a drink?

Mr Loh: Can you get me a drink too?

Me: No, you can go and get yours after I'm back. You cannot drink here.

Mr Loh: Then I follow you and get a drink too.

Me: Ok.

After the drink... ...

Me: Did you have breakfast?

Mr Loh: Are you crazy? So early, how to have breakfast? You want to prepare breakfast for me?

Me: No way! Why should I prepare breakfast for you? We are not even related!

Mr Loh: Oh... ...

After a while... ...

Mr Loh: Have you gain weight?

Me: I'm a girl!!!!!!!!! How can you ask a girl such a question? So rude! But yes, I have gain weight. I don't sleep enough so losing weight is difficult.

Mr Loh: Oh.

Mr Loh: Actually, you very clever. You know to call my home number. My mobile is in the other room, so, I cannot hear it.

Me: But you should not do that.

Mr Loh: You very clever and lucky. You actually can get me. My home phone is usually hung up after 9pm.

Me: How could you?

Mr Loh: Well, I usually sleep at 9pm. I sleep from 9pm till 6am the next day. So today, I only lose one hour of sleep. I'm glad you call me at 5am. Only one hour. Actually, I intend to go to the temple. But never mind, I will go after the case. I thought only two days left, so, can escape . Sigh... ... Tough luck. I have been activated twice.

Then... ...

Mr Loh: You finish your post grad already?

Me: No, I have one more module to complete.

Mr Loh: Why so long? You quickly finish la.

Me: But I am not clever like you. I didn't do well for my modules, so, I need to take another module this coming semester.

Mr Loh: You quickly finish your thesis. Write and submit quickly.

Me: Is not about the thesis. Is about the module.

Mr Loh: Then you quickly finish the module.

Me: Registration has not started yet!!!

Mr Loh: Are you going to work in another lab?

Me: No, I will not work in any other lab. I will work in another field or a different setting but definitely not another routine lab. But, if you do find me in another routine lab, I am probably working in an overseas lab.

Mr Loh: Oh, then I can "strike off" your name on my list.

Me: Why? You want to set up your own lab?

Mr Loh: When I won the one million dollar lottery.

Me: I know who you are going to employ when you have your own lab. You won't employ me one la. I know you very well. You are going to pick FS King and LG's mother.

Mr Loh: And other people.

Me: Ya, I know. (Then, I told him the names of the people whom he would employ)

Me: But the younger staff will not join you. That, I can assure you.
(But, who will want to work with Mr Loh if FS King and LG's mother were going to be in charge!!!??? It would be a night mare. FS King would be commenting and insisting the staff to use his rubbish methods and that LG's mother would be lazy and commanding the junior staff to do this and that while she just sat there, collecting an exorbitant salary and claiming credits for work she did not do!!!)

Anyway, Mr Loh had been activated twice already.You can read the previous entry ( I Scolded FS King) for update.

And then, Mr Loh talked about how he should not be losing weight while I argued that I had to lose weight. He then said it was alright to be fat. I was so confused. So, we talked until we had to do the case.

Mr Loh: Can you do the stain like FS King?

Me: No, I don't know how.

Mr Loh: Isn't it standardized?

Me: No. I don't know how.

Mr Loh: Wa, his staining is the most beautiful. I like his staining best.

Me: Is not that difficult. What is it that you are looking for?

Mr Loh: FS King's staining is the best!!!

I was thoroughly annoyed. Very very very annoyed.

Mr Loh: This stain is abit more pinkish.

Me: Oh, it was in eosin a bit longer.

Mr Loh: See, I told you to use FS King's method. His staining is the best. The most beautiful!!!

Me: Mr Loh, I left it in eosin too long. Is all about timing.

Mr Loh: FS King's stain is the most beautiful... ...

Me: ... ...

So, after the case, I told him he could leave first. He really left first. He did not even bother to look after my bag when I went to do other duties.

Later the day, I told Missy V and my mother what happened today. Missy V was shocked that Mr Loh was impressed with FS King's staining!!!

As for my mother, she sees no future if I do end up with Mr Loh. He is way way way toooooo pampered to know how to love his wife, should he have one.

Mr Loh... ...

Sigh... ...

Good Morning!!!