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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27.2.07
Retail therapy
I'm hooked on SALE.SALE.SALE.SALE.30%OFF.50%OFF.70%OFF.SALE.SALE.SALE.SALE
I'm dead. I'm using/wasting/spending money as a self-therapy.
I'm dead. I'm using/wasting/spending money as a self-therapy.
26.2.07
Today is a day....
... things are extremely slow
... things do not go the way I wanted or wished
... I didn't get the calls I was waiting for (at work, arrghhh)
... I didn't get the emails (the same goes at work again, sighhh) which were supposed to come
... my sms-es got no reply
... my visit to British India sale was unfulfilling
... my lunch was kinda rushed
... work is finally busy but I still manage to leave on time
... freelance I did was called off without any notification
... my sister was sick, the other was sick of work
... I feel tired (had a nap at 930pm)
... I am not in the mood for my favourite reality show - Amazing Race
... I feel a little lifeless
... with a heavy downpour in the afternoon
... I feel I needed a bit of Love
... I miss Angela when she's not online
... I thought Will Smith looks a little like a monkey, but a very cute one
... I was having this funny explicit conversation with Syndy
... jokes aren't funny
... I had a company for lunch
... I feel awake at 12:46am
... I think I haven't seen Alex for weeks, I think I should travel alone
... I sat in front of the TV and watched Oscar Awards for at least 5 minutes
... I think my German still sucks
... I should sleep the bad "air" away and wake up refreshed
... things do not go the way I wanted or wished
... I didn't get the calls I was waiting for (at work, arrghhh)
... I didn't get the emails (the same goes at work again, sighhh) which were supposed to come
... my sms-es got no reply
... my visit to British India sale was unfulfilling
... my lunch was kinda rushed
... work is finally busy but I still manage to leave on time
... freelance I did was called off without any notification
... my sister was sick, the other was sick of work
... I feel tired (had a nap at 930pm)
... I am not in the mood for my favourite reality show - Amazing Race
... I feel a little lifeless
... with a heavy downpour in the afternoon
... I feel I needed a bit of Love
... I miss Angela when she's not online
... I thought Will Smith looks a little like a monkey, but a very cute one
... I was having this funny explicit conversation with Syndy
... jokes aren't funny
... I had a company for lunch
... I feel awake at 12:46am
... I think I haven't seen Alex for weeks, I think I should travel alone
... I sat in front of the TV and watched Oscar Awards for at least 5 minutes
... I think my German still sucks
... I should sleep the bad "air" away and wake up refreshed
23.2.07
dodici
Another book I've got great interest in but not going to get it in SG (even after Borders' discount, it can't be compared to the discounted price in UK). I have browsed it in Borders, and it's such a colorful, attractive cookbook!! Even though I don't think I'm going to even try cooking italian yet, maybe it's worth a keep? Or best, get it as a gift... hehe. Guess what, this book got even the best rating (5 out of 5) in Amazon!! Guess it really rocks.... yummm.... I think I've a soft spot for cookbooks!
Tarts with Tops on
A book to recommend. I happened to find this book weeks ago at a book sale, it's quite a value for money after a quick browse. I am even more convinced after reading the (rating of 4.5 out of 5) reviews on Amazon. Click here to have a flip through a few sample pages. Look at those wonderful looking tarts, the raspberries... cherries... strawberries... just feel an impulse to bake right away (I just need to get an oven!!).
A price to pay... 0 * ; * O
I was battling ear-infection.
Unexpectedly the usual old visitor came knocking on my door again! One week after the piercing, the pain started to visit. I felt my right earlobe swelled, and the constant nagging of my mum asking me to wear her "auntie style" gold earrings didn't help. On Chinese New Year's eve, I finally gave up fighting and had substituted with the gold ring. It didn't help, it was heavy and my poor ear was burdened. I slept the pain away the whole evening, only waking up 5 minutes before the countdown to PIG's year. First day of Chinese new year, mum offered her "lighter" version gold earrings to me, I tried but it didn't ease the pain at all. At long last, I didn't give a damn anymore... I decided to put a plastic ear-stick and go with it. (I was afraid, because the last time, I had stainless steel and plastic ear-stick and the infection worsened...)
On and off, I lubricate it with the disinfecting spirit and relieve the swelling with aloe vera gel... it somehow works!! It has been 2 weeks since the piercing, 4 days since the swelling... a few more weeks to go before it heals totally, and then I can start decorating my head like the Christmas tree! LOL. Anyway, I already bought a pair of RETRO (disco ball) earrings from Accessorize.
Unexpectedly the usual old visitor came knocking on my door again! One week after the piercing, the pain started to visit. I felt my right earlobe swelled, and the constant nagging of my mum asking me to wear her "auntie style" gold earrings didn't help. On Chinese New Year's eve, I finally gave up fighting and had substituted with the gold ring. It didn't help, it was heavy and my poor ear was burdened. I slept the pain away the whole evening, only waking up 5 minutes before the countdown to PIG's year. First day of Chinese new year, mum offered her "lighter" version gold earrings to me, I tried but it didn't ease the pain at all. At long last, I didn't give a damn anymore... I decided to put a plastic ear-stick and go with it. (I was afraid, because the last time, I had stainless steel and plastic ear-stick and the infection worsened...)
On and off, I lubricate it with the disinfecting spirit and relieve the swelling with aloe vera gel... it somehow works!! It has been 2 weeks since the piercing, 4 days since the swelling... a few more weeks to go before it heals totally, and then I can start decorating my head like the Christmas tree! LOL. Anyway, I already bought a pair of RETRO (disco ball) earrings from Accessorize.
22.2.07
Wilkommen zu mein "Widgets" Blog
[Blog-city]
This is NEW! Widgets are so in now, even my boss has even requested me to look into them and do something for our project, so everyone in the team has a "PROJECT" theme widget on their desktop! I shall try!! Something exciting!
This new widget-style blog doesn't allow free users to customise or add in javascript. Not sure if I should consider moving this to somewhere else whom will give me that free feature! Widgets widgets widgets - they seem to do all the tricks and you can't customise literally anything or add in your own stuff.
I REALLY JUST WANT TO ADD A COUNTER!! THAT'S ALL!!
This is NEW! Widgets are so in now, even my boss has even requested me to look into them and do something for our project, so everyone in the team has a "PROJECT" theme widget on their desktop! I shall try!! Something exciting!
This new widget-style blog doesn't allow free users to customise or add in javascript. Not sure if I should consider moving this to somewhere else whom will give me that free feature! Widgets widgets widgets - they seem to do all the tricks and you can't customise literally anything or add in your own stuff.
I REALLY JUST WANT TO ADD A COUNTER!! THAT'S ALL!!
15.2.07
Can life not be too serious...
I'm in a languid mood.
I have lost the power to bargain; the energy to stretch the smile across my face; the desire to participate in any activity; the motivation to send sms; the passion to plan my next holiday destination; the upbeat rhythm of my life; the ability to enjoy simple things in life; the appetite for chocolate; the fondness of that long walk to office; the patience to keep on waiting... even the enthusiasm to blog. Suddenly I feel the strain of life, how difficult life can be if one isn't content with the simplest things. I need to find back the trail of "sunshine" I have left behind on my way here.
Things are getting monotonous again, which is likely and definitely the reason why I'm feeling so dull and lifeless. I don't like it, everyday I'm looking out and seeking the slightest chance to make things a little special, a bit different. I need retail therapy. Chocolate (m&m) doesn't seem to help much anymore. I finished the pack of sour Skittles, does sugar (coke) help?
I have lost the power to bargain; the energy to stretch the smile across my face; the desire to participate in any activity; the motivation to send sms; the passion to plan my next holiday destination; the upbeat rhythm of my life; the ability to enjoy simple things in life; the appetite for chocolate; the fondness of that long walk to office; the patience to keep on waiting... even the enthusiasm to blog. Suddenly I feel the strain of life, how difficult life can be if one isn't content with the simplest things. I need to find back the trail of "sunshine" I have left behind on my way here.
Things are getting monotonous again, which is likely and definitely the reason why I'm feeling so dull and lifeless. I don't like it, everyday I'm looking out and seeking the slightest chance to make things a little special, a bit different. I need retail therapy. Chocolate (m&m) doesn't seem to help much anymore. I finished the pack of sour Skittles, does sugar (coke) help?
14.2.07
It's Pig Year ~( * @ * )~
For lunar Chinese New Year, the Chinese seldom do away with the barbecued pork. We call them "Bak Kwa ". It's just like Christmas comes with log cake, turkey and Christmas stollen; Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrates with Bak Kwa, pineapple tarts and Yusheng (raw fish salad). Note that I included pineapple tarts, because they're my MUST-EAT at this festive season (no matter how many KG I'll gain from it!!). And I've linked you to Fragrance brand Bak Kwa, because I bought from them for CNY as well. The above article is also about Fragrance introducing the pig-shaped Bak Kwa!
I found a very interesting site for having your 2007 chinese fortune read. That's only if you're superstitious, click here . Here is how Wikipedia defines CNY, I can't say how accurate or right they are, but it gives you a rough idea! I happened to find a more 'down-to-earth' and a closer description to how we celebrate CNY, actually written by an Ang Moh. Impressive huh. Click here , if you're also an Ang Moh curious in Chinese culture... hehe, it's an easy read I think. Here's a slight alteration of the origin of CNY.
I found a very interesting site for having your 2007 chinese fortune read. That's only if you're superstitious, click here . Here is how Wikipedia defines CNY, I can't say how accurate or right they are, but it gives you a rough idea! I happened to find a more 'down-to-earth' and a closer description to how we celebrate CNY, actually written by an Ang Moh. Impressive huh. Click here , if you're also an Ang Moh curious in Chinese culture... hehe, it's an easy read I think. Here's a slight alteration of the origin of CNY.
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