It was a bad day, for the pocket too

The local men just irk me... *where can I find the puke icon*

Okay. I know this is being very subjective of me, and I don't mean all of you out there. Yeah, again I succumbed to the temptation of SALE. I feel very sorry for myself, in fact, for my pocket. Yes, I know. You go thinking,"What! Again?"

At the Bodyshop Sale yesterday, there was a massive kiasu crowd at lunch time. I admit I'm one of them but more of the calm one, not rushing and pushing. It was the first day and all the good deals were there. So found the things I wanted, queued behind hundreds of people (about 20 minutes I reckon), the guy in front started chatting to me. Being polite, I just continued the conversation till we reached the end of the Q. And guess what... he's another of the ungentlemanly, miserly, indecisive and kiasu Singaporean men. Today, out of another itch, I went to take a second look (and helped a friend to look out for the eye shimmer I got). There I saw him again, this time with 2 female colleagues and saw him "bargaining" with the sales person. OMG, this is a sale... you get what you pay for and there I saw this "cheapo" man, whining about the $5 deal (what we got yesterday) which is already sold out by today.

God's sake, I feel very disappointed with the local men I met. Still... my friend was consoling me, the good ones are just outside your social circle... mmm... I'll believe her for once.


Just another additional list (I know, hopeless... and I better fuckin' stop this before I go HK):
15. Bsyi Sale (1 skirt) - approx $15
16. Bodyshop Sale (Eye shimmer cubes, 5 in 1 cleanser set) - approx $15
17. This Fashion Sale (1 legging) - approx $6
18. Diva Sale (1 necklace, 1 pair of earrings, 1 ring) - approx $11 (new add-on as on 02/04/07)

I am being found

Own up!!

*whispers* Someone in my office actually googled my name and chanced upon my blog, it wasn't just once... my counter has shown that it has occurred thrice under my company IP address. Wonder whose so free or curious about me huh... has started to track me down now! Scary! But hey, actually I'm also tracking you (readers) except that I won't have an exact idea of whom the person is, but I know the location/ISP provider too!!

If you don't know...

If you catch me writing too many ranting entries, you should know its PMS!! Well, I guess it's about time...

Omen

Last night I fell asleep on my bed. I seem to be doing this more and more often, especially after the dinner, a fresh shower and it was just total mind relaxation (work no more, money no more, shopping no more). It was just so inviting to lay among my hill of pillows... with Tommy, then I lost consciousness. I suddenly recalled that I had a very disturbing dream. Stress... everything went wrong... things at work... things around me... total chaos. And it gave an ominous kick-start to Thursday!

The morning started with me being indecisive about what to wear, that of course contributed to being late for work (but... only 5-10 mins later than usual as I took my breakfast along the way). Work. I'm piled with loads of tedious tasks, they're not difficult, just time-consuming and sometimes you just want to get out of the routine and do something else. Almost my whole team is out for an offsite/workshop down in Changi (till Friday), so I decided to treat myself a prolonged lunch (I deserve one after so much lunch-in last weeks).

Supposed to run an errand for myself as well, so I combined it with lunch. At the bus-stop, a foreigner asked me for directions. Almost freaked out as I totally lost my sense of direction in that second... so I thought for a while before I tried to help. Later I was self-blaming thinking that I have provided him the wrong information, but in fact I didn't! A little more pleased, I began my bus journey... pretty satisfied with my "map-reading" skill.

The street directory instructs me to alight opposite of Block 2 (XXX road). I spotted a Block 2 along that road, got down and see no sign of the place I was looking for! Fortunately I asked around and came to realize (bloody hell!!!), I alighted far too early and I walked 3 bus-stops in my heels (my new shitty black shoes, not that shitty but the first time always hurts, doesn't it!). Finally got to my destination after almost 20 minutes of walking (and yes, it's another Block 2 there, fuck)... Went in, queued at the wrong counter and witnessed an old woman losing her temper over a cheap product she bought! Oh com' on, leave it, don't buy it from here anymore if you're just screaming over a screw. I mean, ya, a screw! She was just making a scene, and it was so unsightly... I felt like giving her a piece of my mind when I saw how the poor customer service girl was apologizing and trying to explain to her. OK - none of my business.

Found the right counter, got my things done... Happily, I went on to lunch and geezz, I wasn't entitled to my meal discount of $1.50 because I didn't swipe my card in at the entrance first. Also no free beverage because of that. Oh well. OK, fine, deal with it, it's just $1.50 and no free drinks! Missed the first bus back because I couldn't run in my heels, so took the second one that came along... Back in the office, still traumatized by the disturbing dream and everything that didn't go right today, sigh.

I know, tomorrow will be better.

Big fat cow

I need not say it out... or even show it. Today the cleaner auntie came to my desk and was complaining about the cow. We shared the same sentiments but stabbing someone else on the back, I wouldn't do it. When she first came in/joined the company, she was so eager to please and befriended everyone else... and now, she's throwing her shit all over. She assumes someone else will be picking up after her, sigh. I wonder why the boss imported her in. Everyone is busy and superb more busier than she is, yah I already have enough to do... don't want to do her additional shit.

I need to buy a superb big broom to sweep those cow dung back - to her doorstep!!!

Serious damage done to pocket

I don't know what's wrong with me... Was it the stress which recently built up from work, or was it just the feeling down or sad and needed some form of self-condolences??

I have spent way more than I should, and I really think I need to do something SERIOUSLY about it now. Since last December where I think the bad habit has began, now it's getting to a point where retail therapy is kinda destructive! Especially post-CNY, the damage was worse. The Ang pao money (which is only about S$100) is barely enough to even cover what I have been lavishly spending at SALE.

I need to list them down so I can constantly remind myself not to fall back into the trap... starting from post CNY after I bought a S$30++ salmon Yusheng for home, that was where I caught my shopping bug - at Parkway Parade.

The infections
1. Carrefour (Learn italian CD) - approx $5
2. Mphosis Sale (1 skirt, 1 dress, 1 tank top, 1 hair-band) - approx $55
3. Elizabeth Arden day moisturizer & Clinique face powder - approx $90
4. Bysi Sale (1 top, 1 capri pants) - approx $30
5. Luxpro 1GB MP3 player - approx $68
6. Tangs Sale (2 necklaces, 1 sling handbag) - approx $25
7. GG5 Sale (1 cardigen) - approx $10
8. Mugigae Sale (Flare pants - approx $35 - but no cost incurred;))
9. Zinc (Rugged sling bag - approx $37 - but no cost incurred;))
10. Marina Square (1 pink bag) - approx $18
11. Far East Plaza (1 jeans, 1 black shoes) - approx $40
12. Carrefour Promotion (2GB mini flash drive, 2 PC bras, 3 undies) - approx $67 (new add-on as on 20/03/07)
13. Shoes Sale (Renoma working shoes) - $10 (new add-on as on 23/03/07)
14. Jetstar Promotion (Flight to HK) - approx $235 (new add-on as on 24/03/07)

I'm quite broke already!! Time to save for HK,HK,HK!

Pink bag from Marina Square

Of course besides all these self-pampering and needs, I also spent on food... Meiji food fair, sigh! Why is $ never enough... I need to lose an inch, and also stop swiping the poor debit card where my funds have been depleting at an alarming rapid speed.

p/s: But looking at those prices, it seems like I've also found quite some bargains eh. But arggh... even if it's a bargain now, I've to resist..... :( Daddy's birthday is coming, so are a few of my good friends'...

A week of sweat, a week of pain

March has been tremendously busy, not to mention physically exhausting and emotionally draining... It sounds like a very very tired period and indeed it is just that!

Work gradually picked up after the relaxing post-CNY week, and managing 4 events all falling within a week's grace was definitely very stressful. Alex came back online ill, poor him, thanks to all the alcohol indulging. I couldn't do much to ease his pain, but he was somehow helpful to the demanding working environment I was then in. The chat helped! Hope he has recovered by now then...

Angela's 3 weeks' stay in Singapore was too brief, even though we caught up a couple of times, good time is never enough. Syndy returned for a couple of days to attend her friend's wedding... and despite juggling with all the work and recent offsite, I managed to see her!

"Just a little re-cap of the company offsite we had at Siloso Beach Resort in Sentosa for 2 days 1 night... the beautiful pool, waterfall with slides, jacuzzi, the forest/green settings, the luxurious room with bathtub. A lot of good food, a drink at Café del Mar, lots of team building/bonding games, getting too much physically harassed, LOL... of course you need to touch each other when you play the low element obstacles, being carried, being hugged, being held... It was all good fun, not forgetting we had a Luge ride and an Amazing Race in sentosa. Just so tiring!! Imagine, I have a sports class the following day, fortunately the class was like a therapy - so relaxed. Sunday was equally busy;)"

All of them (Angela & Syndy) left in the same week, so did another friend who has been such a dearie the recent weeks. I can't describe how it felt, but only thankful I have more loved ones around me (at home). The last couple of days, I was out "souvenirs & presents" shopping with that friend whom was due to fly back home on Friday. Man can be such a task at shopping too, I realised! But... it was all good, he found most of the things he needed and we were both happy. But not very... to say goodbye. 天下没有不散的宴席 - All feasts come to an end.

Migrated

I hope Blogger.com doesn't chase us (the poor bloggers) away again with the implementation of only paid blogging. Writing is a free expression, and it should not be a paid service unless you want the premium service, isn't it? Yeah, we all know they need to survive on revenue and profits, sponsors/advertisers, please do your job!

Finally, after some simple customization, I've now created a simple layout for my fresh new blog. I'm still considering if I should import my old entries (but why bother if people do not read them anymore), maybe I'll just import those on my bookmarks. I also found a software to download all my old entries, so all is not lost :) Very glad about that, one day I shall print them as "my life storybook".

Don't believe in FREE things anymore

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This sucks! Don't believe in free blogging sites anymore, after more than 3 years of regular blogging... Blog-city has made all of us give up hope about good and free things. Yea, probably it's just an avenue for them to earn money that nothing is going to be free anymore. I guess I will stop writing here and look for somewhere else to continue! Meanwhile, stay tuned... I shall be updating where my fresh new blog will move to.

"Earthquake" in city

Singapore experiences the tremors of an earthquake (neighbouring) again. It was so bad that I sat on my chair and felt as if I had a giddy headache and was going to faint anytime. Suntec security finally called for an evacuation as my office tower is 27-storey high, but geeezz they didn't make any announcement. My colleague rang me up to ask me flee the building. Sigh, how come I am still feeling giddy (I almost typed 'diggy')...

Das erste Gedicht

My first German poem, I think it'll have many grammatical mistakes... but heck it, poems are supposedly to be an expression, not perfect grammer skill. I call it... "Der Geliebte".

Der Geliebte

Ein Geliebter, du warst meiner
du bist hier, aber ich kann nicht dich sehen
in der Nähe von mich mir, aber ich darf nicht dich fühlen
es ist schwer, zusammenhalten wir können zusammen sein können wir nicht

Du bist ein Mann, ich weiss
ich bin nur eine Frau (Mädchen)
das wissen Sie weisst Du Doch!

Was denkst du, ich weiss noch nicht
was hast du auf dem Herzen?
ich kann es nicht lesen
vielleicht soll(te) ich nicht dich umtreiben

Du, meiner Liebhaber
das kann ich unmöglich tun
wenn ich muss dich zurücklassen verlassen
Komm zu mir, bitte nicht gehen geh nicht

p/s: In red or striked off is after correction from a german friend.

I got the pig's ear...

Big and pink!

Sometimes in life, when it's not meant to be... it really is not meant to be. No matter how hard you try, how many times you try, how much you want it, it just doesn't happen!! This goes for my ear piercing. After almost a month, Sunday I woke up with a sharp pain on my right ear. I felt it, instantly I knew what it was... My heart sank, I have been trying hard to keep it away from infection, yet now it is swollen and pink. I had to cover it during office hours, sigh, how do I do that with so many events coming up and I can't tie my hair! It wasn't as bad as the previous two times which I had to see a doctor as it swelled till my hearing was affected!! Now you know how persistent I am, I still want to try for the 4th time once I get out of this "shitty" stage!

I'm not feeling in the best mood but strange enough this ear infection isn't hitting me as bad as I thought it would be. I took it well, and I didn't feel like torturing my ear or poking it with the ear-stick anymore. I took it out and applied lots of aloe vera gel but it hasn't ease the swelling yet. It must be real bad... I hope it doesn't get worse or give me a fever, sigh.

I need that bloody sheet of paper...

Work has gradually picked up and at this point, I'm swarmed with tasks. Fortunately, with my multi-tasking ability I'm able to cope with them! I'm handling 6 events, 4 in this month and 2 in the next plus a lot more of daily meeting sessions which I hope I won't be co-ordinating! I'm also trying to get the web content updated but due to restricted constraints, it's been slow. Faxing tonnes, printing hundreds and keeping them in a record is kind of a challenge for someone who rather utilise the creative brain cells. Widgets... My boss still fancies the idea of having it for our project, but I haven't got the time to EXPLORE it. Soon I guess, once I get all these stuff out of my way.

Sigh, the chances of a holiday (HK) seem bleak, I've had a look at our project schedule and the calendar is packed with activities. I think the only chance is when I finish my contract early June and not renewing it... I like the job though but too much to compromise. Lack of proper benefits like medical leave, overtime and off days, I think I'll rather give it all up for my "freedom to plan and go on a holiday". This is the kind of life I want to lead, no regrets and no compromise on my freedom.

Anyway I do not feel important enough, I'm a supporting role at work but somehow I feel like I can accomplish more. And if I do hold a degree (in government sector), then will I only get a chance to climb up that ladder. I feel like I might need to go back to school...

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I'm still counting my money... I think I have to stop patronizing SALE and giving my money to them.
I ate a lot of junks (actually after the first 3 days of CNY), I don't have a will strong enough to resist the temptation. Luckily, due to my bodyrolling, my body is handling that pretty well... Digestion system functions great and I haven't seen myself putting on another extra inch. But as yet, I still need to lose an inch.
Syndy was back (and will be again), so is Angela... Social life has never been this great! Since last year, I have met more people than I ever had been in the same period of time. Someone just told me 25 or 26 is the prime age to do anything, everything. I didn't think so but now I guess I have to.
I have someone to occasionally feed me with spoonfuls of affection, that works for now. Once I'm ready again, I need more than just spoonfuls. LOL. I'll need a bucket of TLC (tender loving care).
Am I ready to go to school, can I afford, will my parents say OK, am I decided on what I should do??? Or should I do a job that travels...
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