Snow White Tales

2007-08-10T14:51:00.000+08:00

My new blog here.

2007-08-07T14:28:00.000+08:00

yesterday was another quiet whimpers night...

i could hear my own hurt...

each tear was a call for help that had never been answered before...

and i wouldnt expect to be answered now either...

and that made me cry even more...

i felt better...

crying..a way to release my emotional stress...

before i knew it...

i slept till this morning...

another brand new day...

life's still goes on...

the boogie night

2007-08-06T20:25:00.000+08:00

FUN! FUN! FUN!

IT WAS REALLY A FUN AND ENJOYABLE NIGHT! NO DOUBTS! ST JAMES!

Dragonfly was already darn crowded when we went in before 930pm. So, me happily went to the bar counter and grabbed one cute waiter:

L: we wana open two bottles. can you get a table for us? thanks.

W: sorry. there is no more table and its not like last time where you'll open bottle and we'll find you table. now, you find your own table and tell us what you want to drink and we'll bring it to your table.

KAOZ!!!! @@$$%@#@%$%^&*#@@!$#%$^^&%^@%#%%&^#@!!!#w#%!!! DARN HAO LIAN LOR! NEVERMIND! YOU WIN!

After a while of enjoying the live band, we decided to test out on other clubs. First was Powerhouse. Hmm, I din really like it though. The club played jazz music and there wasnt any live band to jam the club. We went the circumference of the club and out. Second was Movinda. Hmm, i like this place. There was live band playing salsa, latin music. Music was good and dancers was sexy. Happening! And the crowd wasnt that bad, working executives and professional.

We managed to find a table and opened our first Hennessy. hehe =p Cheers! Cheers! and Cheers! That's what we did for our first glass. Cheers to our friendship...Yeah!

As the music got more happening, Danny, Melvin, Irene and moi went to the dancefloor. Then when this song, 'tuo diao tuo diao' played, I shouted to danny, 'Danny tuo diao tuo diao'...and guess what happen...? This spontaneous danny began to do the sexy slow dance and roll his top up......AND.....some gal went 'wooh wooh' and look at his great bod with that 'wooh' look lor! And our danny went all shy and blushed over it...haha! The thought of it just make me laugh! haha!

We stayed for about 2 hours at Movinda before we re-queue to Dragonfly again. The bouncers was kind to us, they din made us wait so long to get in. And this time, we managed to find a table. So our second Chivas was ordered.

Sista Irene was at dragonfly too. So Happy! It been some time since we last club together. Our happening days was during poly where we club every week - Wed Mambo, Fri and Sat Samsara. hehe! I joined her for a while and made some new friends. Of which, another danny, was actually felicia's sec sch mate. Whatha small world! We played 5-10 and this lousy lynn literally lost every games and DRINK LOR. boring! Every 3 games u lost, additional one mouth. Shit man! Can you imagine how many glasses i drink when i lost more than 10 rounds? Its bloody 5 glasses CONTINUOUSLY lor. Or more than that? oopsie. Drank till i tremble siaz! haha I know i lousy lah, you must be thinking! hmph! The best escape route - 'sorry huh, you guys enjoy while i shall join my friends, i shall come back later ok'. hehe phewww! However, moi already started to get the 'kick' of liquer already. hee

The night is still young! However, it does pass very fast with great companions and good drinks. We took pictures, danced and drank together. It was about 4pm before we knew its time to go home. By then, some of us were slightly tipsy already. Me too! hehe Our finale of the night - POP! hehe. POPs to many more gathering may comes...yeah!

This was definitely the first clubbing gathering where many closed friends party together. Especially with Weilun joining us. He's known as our bookworm, you know...Everyone went 'wah! so suprised to see you here man!' hehe We thought he would only buried in books. Din know he can drink leh! hehe

No words can describe how much i enjoyed the night with my this bunch of fun loving friends. And i knew im in safe hand when situation turns bad. And i dun have to be so mindful of my behaviour and image. hehe.

Sally, sharon and kira, you gals should join us next time ok! It would be more fun with you gals around. =p

the 10 besties

POPs!

my closest friends

taking pictures while re-queuing hehe

The dudes of the night

3 jokers fooling around..hehe

qun and jones playing the xi shua game. hehe

my closest friends and squadmates

my sista irene. that ah liu came in in time for that natural funny shot..hehe

Rest of the pictures here.

I've Got To Break Free

2007-07-16T14:09:00.000+08:00

But life still goes on

I cant get used to living without living without

Living without you by my side

I dont want to live alone hey

God knows got to make it on my own

Ive got to break free

I want to break free yeah

Mdm's lil' Cheryl

2007-07-13T18:35:00.000+08:00

Mdm! i really like your Cheryl. She is sucha sweetie pie. I wish i've a daughter like lil' Cheryl in future - with big round eyes that speaks, her influential laughter that bring a smile and brightens up one's day and a jumpy bubbly playful personality that makes one wana play with her.

Cheryl behaved so at ease with strangers lor. Not like other kiddos in the house, whom will turn away or shake their head or keep silent when you talk to them. She is not bashful at all. Hmm..I believe she will grow up with a bold and confident character, just like mdm.

Aiyo...Cheryl is really sucha lovable kid....cant get enough of her. hehe

fatter and fatter

2007-07-13T14:29:00.000+08:00

For a TAM JIA PO like moi, i MUST eat and i LOVE a wide variety of food for a good meal. Soooooo........i always exercise to keep the guilt away and of course, for good health and not to put on weight lah.

Sigh...i have not been exercising for the past 1 month as i was on medication. Drugs made my body weak! I knew you guys gona say, 'EXCUSES LAH' or 'SICK ALREADY CAN EAT GOOD FOOD CANNOT EXERCISE LAH'! But..........do you wana see or hear me faint on the running track?????? I fainted a few times lor, mind you. haha Needless to say, I PUT ON WEIGHT AND MY STOMACH IS GETTING BIGGER!! *sob sob*

Some gals can eat and eat and eat without putting on weight. SO ENVY! The more i eat the fatter i become...SHIT MAN!

I can be lazy too. I always trade running or yoga with meeting friends or shopping. Afterall, there's always 'tomorrow then exercise.' haha!

Anyway, some peeks to brighten my blog. =p

SEE! how to resist temptation?!?!

Rest of the peektures here.

communication

2007-07-12T13:24:00.000+08:00

Lynne says:
mummy bren bren...
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
ya
Lynne says:
moi was thinking hor.......will u feel that u are getting out of touch with the working world?
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
feeling out of touch depends on a person
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
i try to keep myself up to date
Lynne says:
cos me think mah...next time, if i wld to become a SAHM...
Lynne says:
wld i lose touch..and wld my husband mind?
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
but then of cos things are different when u are actally working
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
why think so far
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
its mentality of a person
Lynne says:
maybe watch too much drama..
Lynne says:
cos the wife might not know what happening on the outside world, be it fashion trend, money trend, business trend..etc etc..
Lynne says:
so the husband bound to meet capable and knowledgeable woman who are able to engage in conversation well...
Lynne says:
so me tot will the wife in the end become a left out person..hehe
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
when u say wife dont know, that means she does not bother to go find out or read
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
wah liao
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
watch too mch dramas
Lynne says:
told u liao mah...haha
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
as i say, its a personally thing
Lynne says:
or imagine the husband met some difficulty at work...and a Housewife might not be able to help..and when a working woman provides some advises...then...........u know what me trying to say...hehe
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
yes i now
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
frankly, its depends on how a person take an effort to know another person
Lynne says:
honesty, as much as i knew You...i've always tot that u are a capable mum and wife and friend.
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
like u say hubby has difficulty at work
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
in first place, will hubby share problem with wife
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
2nd, is wife willing to listen
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
even if she dont really understand, will she be wiling to read and learn more
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
and is hubby wiling to teach and explain
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
communication communication
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
if communication between couple is there
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
i dont c why there is any problem
Brenda 李曼玲 says:
you can't expect a person to know everything

As much as i knew what mummy bren bren shared, i thought, communication is about..digesting the conversation, assess the situation/scenario and resolve it together. I believe this simple theory also applies between friends, colleagues and family. Nobody knows everything. We are bound to meet problems, thus the need to ask, listen, comprehend and put the lesson to good use. On the other hand, communicating, to my understanding, can be information sharing or a way of bonding a relationship too.

Not every person you know have the luxury of time and patience to provide you a listening ear or a valuable lesson. However, if you value a person, you will find time for him/her. Well, say whatever you want, if i'm not close to a person, i wouldnt want to spend time and show my concern to him/her.

Hnmm, come to think of it, I am glad to have friends like Bren Bren and Mdm, who have been through certain aspect of life to provide valuable lessons. I have Ah Fan who will paste those 'links' on our MSN, information on those IT stuffs which I've NEVER NEVER enjoy reading or bother to know. And, poor Missy whom i whined my litany of complaints.

Ahhh......its just another random thoughts......

I Love This Song! It ROX!

2007-07-02T14:29:00.000+08:00

career - what do i want?

2007-06-28T14:41:00.000+08:00

Last Thursday, I was being called for an interview for the position of the Executive Assistant to a wealth management firm. I hesitated to attend as i thought I was happy in my current company and I find no reasons to leave. However, its a financial firm. An industry that I have always wanted to work in - Banking & Finance. Thus, for curiosity sake and to know about what the firm have to offer, I went.

I must stay that i din went prepared for the interview at all. I din even wear power suit which I always do. I wore a sleeveless purple turtle top and a black skirt which is defintely not appropriate for a PA or EA position or for a job interview. The interviewers are the Financial Controller and the Managing Director who is also a Brit and he's the boss that im gona serve.

Anyway, what im gona say next is this thought-provoking question that the FC asked, "Lynn, will you like to share your passion and area of interest in pursuit of your career?" BLOODY SHIT! I literally stammered with embarrassment lor! I have answered similar question before and have always been clear-headed of what i want. So, what happened?! Is it a matter of unprepared for the interview? Or, there's a change of direction unknowingly? *faint* And what surprised me was, I was called for the final round of interview, despite the impression of uncertainty of career route i've given them. Now that i recalled my performance during the interview, I believed i gave the boss a good impression as we are able to hit it off well with small chats, likes, the recent bid that Mr Rupert Murdoch wana buy over Dow Jones shares from the Bancrofts, how he feels about SPH, SGX and FTSE developing new indices for Singapore bourse, the football club that he roots for, why caucasian enjoy drinking and the work expectation and culture from a caucasian boss. The conversation was definitely an engaging one as the FC stopped us somewhere with other questions. hehe. In fact, before i left the room, the boss asked me, "Lynn, will you work for me if i would to employ you now?" Hmm, i believe this question is not as simple as it is...anyway, who's cares what's the real agenda behind!

Today was the date for the final interview. And...I DIDN'T go for it. Yes, i rejected this opportunity - the stepping stone towards the finance industry! Hmm, I could have go with the flow and listen to what they have to share or offer before any decision made. Afterall, its a sure thing that there will be a pay rise. And the next boss is much younger and better looking than my current boss! haha. ;p So, what's the reason?

1. Given both companies are MNCs, my current one is a plc.

2. Being a PA cum Manager in SIN office, my current job scope holds more empowerment and roles and responsibility than the new one. The new one would probably be a desk bound job, assisting the next boss, making sure his daily work activity are accomplished. The work scope might not be as broad as my current one.

3. If i would to stay on being a PA for the rest of my career span, the accumulating experience in this current company would be more appealing, given the bao ka liao jobscope. Furthermore, its a MNC.

4. If i would to be a sales person next, which im learning to explore the interest now, I could have gain the experience here.

5. If i really want to work in a bank, in which i have to start somewhere as a junior - be it sitting at the counter selling products to customers and/or attending roadshows having my weekend burnt and/or doing backend admin work in a dept, etc, I should have wait for the opportunity.

6. The current company allows me to travel and meet people which i have always enjoyed doing. And i reckoned, the new jobscope would be rather similar to being a legal secretary worked previously. Nah, NO WAY!! Its doesnt suit my chirpy, chatty and outgoing personality and/or character. I knew myself.

So....having listed the reasons, it ought to shows that my heart tells me that i should stay put. Afterall, i have mentioned so many times that I have a good Boss, a good working environment, wide learning exposure and even have an office room of my own (envy right?! room of my own leh! ;p) Although i have not exactly sorted out my career interest and passion, there's no good reason to leave this company now.

A wise decision would be to stay on for another year or two for the experience, while waiting for the desired opportunity to knock on my door.....;p

2007-06-05T10:00:00.000+08:00

"...when you have good profit, you shouldn't be greedy, you should get out. Let the next person take the higher risk and make some profit. Nobody can tell when is the peak, when is the rock bottom..."

kiddos

2007-06-04T21:19:00.000+08:00

All the while, i have never think nor have good feeling about kiddos.

However, im beginning to develop feeling towards kiddos. When i see kids on train and at ECP, i cant help smiling and wondering will my kids be pretty or handsome. Will my kids be adorable? Will my kids be obedient or naughty?How i wana doll up my daughter...How I wana my son to look like a cool dude...How i gona teach them...How i gona dote on them...etc etc. I even thought of name for my kiddos already. OMG! OMG!

Well, I knew bringing up a kid is never easy. I've been looking after my twin sisters when i was 10 years old. And, I know i shouldnt have said this, but its the twin that make me dislike kiddos. In the past, seeing kids shunned me off completely. I wouldnt even take notice of kiddos.

Anyway, there's still a long way for me to reach motherhood. For now, I have to make effort to a new relationship again. Boo! Boo! How sad it is though. *sob sob*

No rush. Meanwhile, i shall enjoy my freedom. Yeah!

msn with sista irene...

2007-06-01T12:20:00.000+08:00

...was telling her how sad i was while watching the show. This show was about finding a singaporean and sharing with us their life living in another foreign land. So, yesterday was about this chinese couple living in Papau New Guinea. They have a kid. And when i saw the wife cooking in the kitchen, i cant help feeling nostalgia for the melb days. During my holi and his study there, life was simple and lovely. Just the two of us. We were like any newly wedded couple - shopping for groceries, preparing meals, doing the laundry, going to Victoria for shopping, etc. Life was quiet and peaceful.

Anyway, like what irene said, i shdnt linger onto sweet memories for too long. It will make me feel more sad and interfere my new life. A reminder to stop looking back and moving ahead. Right, sista irene? *huggies*

Lynne says:
sigh...i cried so hard again last night watching the 'find me a singaporean' hosted by belinda lee
~IreNe~ - No More Clubbing!! says:
oh...
~IreNe~ - No More Clubbing!! says:
touching?
Lynne says:
not really.
Lynne says:
its just that i recalled the moments we had while we were in melbourne, while he still studying..
Lynne says:
so simple and so loved.
~IreNe~ - No More Clubbing!! says:
yah... but at least its fond memories u can think..
~IreNe~ - No More Clubbing!! says:
but do not linger on to memories
~IreNe~ - No More Clubbing!! says:
cos maybe its just the memories both of u had together
~IreNe~ - No More Clubbing!! says:
tat u just cant let go
~IreNe~ - No More Clubbing!! says:
not the person

I Want Happiness

2007-06-01T10:42:00.000+08:00

Somehow, this song reflected my current feeling.

hmm....

2007-05-31T22:26:00.000+08:00

Another conversation with Bren Bren whom always succeed in knocking some senses outta me!

Brenda says:
lynn, everyone is attractive in their own way
Brenda says:
just got to find out how to bring out that attractiveness
Brenda says:
if are not happy, how do u expect to really give happiness to people ard
Brenda says:
if are happy, people can feel yr happiness too now
Brenda says:
well, i dont like to be unhappy
lynn says:
all the inspiring words..hee
Brenda says:
and who can make me happy but myself

How true it is.

thinking...

2007-05-31T00:21:00.000+08:00

...how do one know if he/she meet the right one...

...to be loved or to love a person...which one is the most happiest...

My mind is in the state of confusion. Not sure how and where to start a 'new' life. Im trying to find my interest and passion in something to occupy my time. All the while, i have interest in learning japanese, learning to play piano and learning to play tennis. However, Im in no mood to do anything right now. I just feel like rotting at home or go clubbing.

Like what some of my friends said, Im going back to my old life - clubbing. All my friends knew that i used to club alot and full of fun activities. Well, its good to live a fulfilling life. Our youth only came once in a lifetime.

Hmm, im planning on how to make myself look more attractive and more clever. I shall go spa, yoga, jogging, cycling, clubbing, shopping, high tea-ing, facial, more reading etc etc....nobody will treasure me as much as i do. I shall love myself from head to toe.

Im looking forward to a new Lynn.

2007-05-30T14:48:00.000+08:00

...a woman motivates a man's heart while a man moves a woman's heart...

...when there is true love there will be tolerance and forgiveness...

2007-05-26T01:04:00.000+08:00

Sometimes love just aint enough

2007-05-26T00:34:00.000+08:00

Now, I don't want to lose you, but I don't want to use you just to have somebody by my side. And I don't want to hate you, I don't want to take you, but I don't want to be the one to cry.

And that don't really matter to anyone anymore. But like a fool I keep losing my place and I keep seeing you walk through that door.

But there's a danger in loving somebody too much, and it's sad when you know it's your heart you can't trust. There's a reason why people don't stay where they are. Baby, sometimes, love just aint enough.

Now, I could never change you, I don't want to blame you. Baby, you don't have to take the fall. Yes, I may have hurt you, but I did not desert you. Maybe I just want to have it all.

It makes a sound like thunder, it makes me feel like rain. And like a fool who will never see the truth, I keep thinking something's gonna change.

And there's no way home, when it's late at night and you're all alone. Are there things that you wanted to say? And do you feel me beside you in your bed, there beside you, where I used to lay?

And there's a danger in loving somebody too much, and it's sad when you know it's your heart they can't touch. There's a reason why people don't stay who they are. Baby, sometimes, love just ain't enough.

Baby, sometimes, love... it just ain't enough.

2007-05-19T22:06:00.000+08:00

Emotionally wounded. Mentally strained.

That's how i feel at this moment of my life.

Been thinking of him, wondering how's he doing now, how's he coping with his work, parents, life, how's his health.....alot of thoughts about him running in my mind. Despite all that, i'd still struggle to think for myself selfishly. Isn't this supposed to be the way the game work?

Close friends have been sharing advices with me, supporting me and spending their time with me. They told me I should really think for myself....for my own life..telling me i can do it. Its really not easy, to think and act for my own life. Why cannot? Simple reason, there's love. I've been struggling hard for the past weeks. It's really difficult.

Think, think, think and think. At work, out with friends, clubbing, dinners cant divert my thoughts away. I teared in train, in office, anytime anywhere. Can one imagine how heart broken i am to behave like this? When Im back home, totally broke down. Everyday. Its my effective way to relieve stress and hurt. I would stand up, take a deep breath and told myself I would be strong.

When i piece up the 'puzzle', i see too much pessimism. Things might turn out positive. But, I don't wish to be hopeful. Whatever the outcome is, I know the pain is temporary. And I will move on, to be a better and happier lynn.

My first work trip

2007-05-17T10:48:00.000+08:00

I was excited when my boss told me to book a flight to Penang for a live auction. He said its an opportunity to learn how the live auction works. Indeed, I learnt about cataloging the assets, learnt about how quick-witted you have to be being the auctioneer and the paper documentation. Im impressed by Graham, the GM of KL office. His speech is like bullet!

Oh ya, i also learnt one bad thing. They always like to use 'bloody' in between their statements. For eg, 'I bloody know this buyer is not sincere to buy' or 'Im bloody tired standing there'..etc etc.

Its a good learning exposure for this work trip. As Im almost like running the whole SIN office, its beneficial for me to know everything - online auction, live auction, negotiated auction, etc. However, i must say, i need plenty of lessons on sales tactics. Derrick always says i ought to be flexible at times and have to put ourselves in the customer point of view. Hmm, not that i didnt. Being an admin personnel too, Im also concern how's the commitment to our clients would affect my admin and account flow. Although John is my direct boss, I also have to answer to the FC and accountant in Philippines. Most people says its good to work with caucasians as they allow rooms for flexibility. Well, that's just the surface general statement. There are still rules and procedures to adhere. And i will be questioned for doing things for my convenience which indirectly affect others.

Ok. back to the work trip. The moment i touched down at 5.30pm on the first day, Meiying picked me up from the airport and straight to the Frenz Bar to join John and Graham. Win already lor!! We sat there for 30mins before Matt, the asia's boss came to join us. I had a total of 2 glasses of orange juice and they had a total of 8 jugs of beer for that 2 hours. OMG!

I thought i could have some rest at the hotel. Nope. John told me that the rest of the colleagues were at Soho, another bar beside the hotel. Faint! Being spontaneous, I checked in, placed my bags and left with John to join the rest. By then, i was dead hungry and tired. And we stayed there for another hour. But at least Soho is better than Frenz. Nice songs and atmosphere. It was at 10.30pm i had my tandoori chicken for dinner. The dinner was just outside Soho, street side stall. Delicious. Can you imagine they still want to drink after dinner? OMG! The gals and I rejected them and went back to the hotel. By the time i showered and settled down, its already 1am. dead tired! Being a timid person, the lights were all on! hee Yet, i still din slept well. Half sleeping, half paranoiding. haha!

Day two, the main event. We have to reach the site at 830am. On the way there, i saw the duno what the name of the bridge. Cant remember. Heard them say is the longest in Asia. Anyway, when we reached the site, work began. Sherena, Linda, Angeline and i prepared the registration stuff. Hmm, wouldnt want to elaborate much on the paper documentation here. The weather was so hot and humid. It was really unbearable. At late evening, i was down with migrain and vomit. Its written on my face that my colleague got worried. Even my own brought medi couldnt help. Boring Man. The whole auction ended at 730pm. Next, drink sesh at Frenz again! For the whole day of hard work. I went straight to the toilet to puke. Darn sick. But luckily i got better after puking. And i had orange juice again.

Just like the day before, dinner was at 10pm at a chinese restaurant. Dun even have time for my own to shop or rest. Boring. After dinner, John brought Sherene, Mark and me to the lounge at Easten and Oriental Hotel for Long Island Tea. Its always expensive to drink in SIN. hehe The architect of the hotel look 70% like our Raffles Hotel. Nice! We sat by the beach front and chatted. Really a nice place to chill.

3rd day. Helping out at the site again. Wasnt feeling well - Fever, sorethroat. At about 1115am, i tried to arrange for an earlier flight back. But my man gave me the malaysia airlines timing instead. Was on the verge of tears when i was told that the earlier SQ flight was at 1030am. I really felt so sick and wanted to go home. So, i popped my own medi again and gulped down plenty and plenty of water. Luckily i felt better. I think its the madness rush of work and the hot weather that is making me sick.

Although darn tired and sick, its a fruitful trip. Met all the colleagues in KL offices which would make work communication easier. Working with the caucausian means have to accept their work and drinking culture. haha!

I hope there will be live auction for me to play again. Hopefully next time it would be in Bangkok. hehe.

Lesson

2007-04-29T23:03:00.000+08:00

Thriving in your career depends on gaining your boss's support. Management is a two-way street, and effective managers need to maintain and develop good relationships. One also need to be able to exert your influence upwards.

To manage or influence your boss, you have to thoroughly understand him.

1. Define his working style

Put yourself in your boss's shoes and try to get under his skin. Confirm what he wants as this will eliminate common misunderstandings and enable you to successfully meet and surpass his requirements and expectation.

One of the most important things for successfully managing upwards is understanding the context your boss works in, that is the priorities, pressures, strategic drivers, key measures/performance indicators that define his success and failure.

Understanding these factors allows you to identify the kind of information and action that best supports your boss.

You can learn a lot about the environment your boss operates in by watching him interacting with others, especially his peers and superiors.

2. Understand yourself

Effective upward management requires a good understanding of the strengths that you bring to the table, and how they complement your boss' strengths and weaknesses.

Knowing your abilities allows you to identify and contribute to the issues and challenges facing your boss.

Contemplate your personal style of management and gauge whether you have obstructive personality traits.

Conversely, you may have attributes that will smooth the path of the relationship, so identify them and utilise them fully.

3. Build your relationship

This involves being fully conversant with and sensitive to your boss's timetable.

Determined whether your boss is a reader or a listener. Reader prefer information presented to them in report form, so they can study it methodically, while listeners would rather have the information presented orally.

Create an environment of mutual respect, so that if you know your boss dislikes certain aspects of his job, you can offer to take on or share those duties.

4. Essential Skills

Being able to communicate with him in a considerate, sensitive manner.

Able to empathise - individual with high levels of emotional intelligence tend to be skillful at managing upwards and are good problem-solvers.

Be a strategic and visionary thinker - to trust your judgment on important matters and run with your ideas.

Avoid career-limiting moves likes lying to your boss or withholding important information from him.

Read this from an article, thus, wana jot it down for references.

Our Phuket Trip

2007-04-25T12:42:00.000+08:00

This post is way out-dated. ;p Late better than never. WARNING: A long and BORING post.

We took TigerAir, departed on 8 April, 7 am flight and arrived at Phuket airport about 8am, local time. As per what the forum said, when you are out of the arrival hall, there were those staffs eager to offer you their hotel transfer services - by way of van shared with 8 passengers cost 180Baht each and by way of cab cost 400Bahts each. Obviously, we took the van! (Kill People Put Fire man! haha!) Anyway, either means of transport still took us an hour journey ride to our Karon Princess Hotel. Along the journey, the driver stopped for a short while at their designated travel agency, selling you travel packages like island hopping to Krabi or Phi Phi Island, elephant trekking, etc. We chose not to buy any though.

The ride was rather pleasant - sighting the beach over the hill. We arrived at the hotel at about 9-ish. As expected, we were too early to check in, but were given our room number. Since we have nothing to do, we went to check out our room. It was about 2 mins walk from the lobby. We wasnt very impressed as the semi sea-view might be slightly far from sight. When we returned to the lobby, we were informed of possible early check in with a different room. But still have to wait for an hour for tidiness. *faint*

The moment we entered our room, we knew we made the right choice for Karon Princess. The room was spacious, the semi-seaview was beautiful! I strongly believed the first room given wasnt as good as the latter. Somehow or rather, we might have given them the impression that we are just married and there for our honeymoon. They really decorated the room with all the rose petals. Nice! Two plus points for Karon Princess are - the beach is just in front of the hotel, across the road, so near! And the shops and restaurants are merely less than 5 mins walk away from the hotel. The pictures shall justify what was said.

After a short rest, we went for our lunch at a Danish Sandwich Restaurant located along the street - The Old Phuket. As the name of restaurant tells that the owner is a Dutch and he is also the boss of the jewellery shop just beside his restaurant. In fact, we hardly see any Asian tourists. None at all. Only the caucasians. Our sandwiches cost 100 and 120 Bahts each. Same pricing as our Subway. Haha.

Straight on to the beach after our lunch. The main reason for this trip - sunbathing! And, there's no free things in the world, man. The seats you saw on the beach is not free, we have to rent it at 100 bahts per seat. Yes, there's TOPLESS babes. You want to see topless old babes also have lor. hehehe. The wave is darn strong and scary. I always thought that Im a good swimmer and even took the lifesaving course before. But, the swim near the shore with the always oncoming waves is enough to bring me into panic state, mind you! If you are a non-swimmer or cant swim well, please please please do it with supervision. As you are most likely to be caught in the white wash often, drinking free water. hehe! Well, I've got my NDU Man with me (hohoho), saw me treading water grasping for air, hold on to me till i'm more settled and to my surprise, I could stand straight in the water!!! hahaha! SHIT MAN! To think im considered a life saver. Ermmm.....years ago lah. ;p Use your impressive imagination to imagine how strong the wave is from the pictures. We will never see these in Sentosa, ECP or West Coast. hee. And my man is so happily playing in the water like a small cutie boy lor. hehe. He really loves The SUN The SAND and The SEA.

The night was spent at Central Karon. It was about 15 mins walk from the hotel. We were thinking of having Jap food and managed to find one. Sadly, the pricing was pretty much similar to Sakae and the variety was limited. Unlike those jap restaurant at MBK, Bangkok. So, we decided to give it a miss and settled for Kata Villa Steak Seafood restaurant. Its just another western food, but yummy. For a combo set of soup, prawn, fish and chicken for maincourse and a Singha beer, it costs 195bahts. There was nothing much to shop. Or rather, its expensive. I saw a dress and the selling price is 1200bahts, S$50! Oh my gawd. (Kill People Put Fire man!)Anyway, after much bargaining, i bought it at 450bahts. *faint* Our night was ended with foot massage back at The Old Phuket. It costs us 250bahts for an hour session. In Bangkok, we do it at 80 or 100bahts. My gawd! So, now we know everything is expensive at Phuket. And....There goes our Day One.

Day Two

It was lovely waking up in the morning facing the sea. Beautiful. Breakfast was at the Sunset Restaurant provided by the hotel. Just a normal American buffet breakfast. Our morning was leisurely spent in the room watching DVD and reading magazine at the balcony. We takeaway the sandwiches and headed to the beach early at 12-ish. So, the whole afternoon was spent at the beach. We saw one Asian topless babe walking along the beach. Haha. We have seen topless caucasian babe but hardly Asian cos' of our conservative mindset. Thus, was pretty surprised to see one. Hmm, can i say that its human nature to see and check the difference between topless caucasian and asian? hehe Well, you know what im refering to. If not, nevermind. Just take me as a Naive Dressed Babe! hehehe ;p

We decided to spent the night at Patong Beach. If I didnt remember wrongly, cab fare is 300baht for both person. Anyway, we stopped at this street, called Bangla St. We had our seafood dinner at Patong Seafood. The pricing was reasonable for 5 dishes. Taste wise, so-so. We walked along the Bangla St. where all the nightclubs are. Rather happening with all the Ba Po and the thai ladies dancing on the platform and bartop for the peeps to peep.

Patong beach is definitely more busier and more rowdy than Karon. That's the end of day two.

Day Three

Well.....breakfast, DVD, beaches for sun tanning, karon central, massages. That sum up what we did on day three. Simple and relaxing one. ;p

On day four, we packed our bags and ready to fly back to Singers.

That's all for our phuket trip. Feel like going back to Karon again after writing this post. *sob sob*

Rest of the pix here.

PR

2007-04-21T14:12:00.000+08:00

'Public relations (PR) is the business, organisational, or social function of managing communication between an organisation and its audiences.'

As a PR person, one helps develop brand and business, deal with the local and international press and bolster the organisation's links to local media to ensure that it's work get showcased. However, aside from corporate communications, some PR people assume a more strategic role, such as HR planning - compensations and benefits, talent management and development, coaching and succession planning.

Hmm......At the rate the media moves these days with the soaring demand of online advertising for instance, no wonder Ad agencies are putting more effort into PR in the dynamic media industry.

A rather thought-provoking post.

Sibor

2007-04-21T12:59:00.000+08:00

Being a STM gal, I'd better jot down whatever things that i read, heard and learnt.

1. Singapore interbank offered rate (Sibor) is the interest rate at which banks lend excess funds to one another, which influences comsumer (and business) loan and deposit rates.

2. Unlike local banks, foreign ones do not have a large pool of cheap deposit to fall back on and normally tap the interbank market for funds to make loans.

3. As their cost of funds falls, foreign banks can afford to dangle more attractive loan rates to borrowers.

4. The attractive loan rates is influenced not only by interbank rates, but also by other factors such as a bank's competitive strategy. If the 'first mover' bank start cutting loan rates, the competitors are likely to follow suit.

5. In term of interest rate, mortgage rates tend to lag behind deposit rates and interbank rates by a few months.

6. For bank to aim being the leading player in the market, they will not play the market share game for the sake of grabbing market share.

Even though i learnt about Sibor while negotiating for bank facility at my previous company 1.5 years ago, i've already forgotten now. Thus, the need to jot it down for easy reference, which i strongly believe i will come to this term again.

Now, me wondering about the derivative of the Sibor. Anybody knows?

2007-04-20T20:02:00.000+08:00

On this Friday night, while everyone is out enjoying, Im in the office waiting for my man to pick me up.

At about 6-ish, he called and told me to grab some light bites while waiting for him as he is going to end work at about 8-ish. My man is afraid that i would DIE OF HUNGER lah! haha!

What I'm gona say here is, I felt the responsibility in him from this action of his - Worry that I would be hungry and telling me in advance that he's going to end late.

Anyway, he always have a strong sense of being responsible. Hmm, maybe not at times. Hmm.......Hmm.........

my sec sch friends

2007-04-16T23:50:00.000+08:00

....are a bunch of fun-loving and hilarious friends to be with. Indeed!

Was out with Jones, Danny, Melvin, YY, Yanxin and Liling. Being with them is always about laughter, reminiscing and making fun of each other. Jones, Melvin and Danny are always the jokers in the group. And we always behave as though we are a 16 years old teen. They are definitely my antidote to reduce my stress and troubles. I wished i have never grown up. Sigh!

This morning, Sally msn me and said that she missed me and felt that she have not been communicating with me of late. We used to be very closely knitted. Clubbing, mahjong-ing, dinners, badminton, etc - Very much into each other life. In fact, I miss her too. Now that she is married to Kenneth, im assured that her happiness is infinite.

I'm wondering if I'm able to enjoy their companion after my marriage. If i would to live in the west in future, means the meet up would have to be in town. There will no longer be any last minute dinners to meet at tamp mall and the gathering would definitely get lesser. Thinking of it make me sad. Sigh. Sob Sob! Sigh...:(

I love my sec sch friends. Their presence makes me feel so comfortable and I never have to be bother about my action and behaviour in front of them - even to the extent of throwing my temper! They knew me well enough. Its a friendship of 14 years. Moreover, all of us shared the same kind of enthusiasm for sports and fun activities.

Time is never enough being with them.......:(

a simple meal

2007-03-23T21:16:00.000+08:00

Throughout my whole journey back home, i was thinking what to have for dinner and to share the dinner with my mum. 20pcs nuggets and fries? LJS? XXL chicken? polar puffs? chicken wing rice? Big bao? And if you realised, they are all the UNHEALTHY and WEIGHT GAINING food.

I was struggling so hard to resist having all these 'comfort food', especially my all time favourite MacDonalds. And a bad habit to add is, I love having my meal in variety and in the end cant finish all. Very bad habit, i know.

Then, I thought, 'NO! I am on DIET and MUST CUT DOWN on all the unhealthy stuffs.' So, i decided to buy my dinnner at the foodcourt in my living precinct.

Porridge with beancurd, cabbage, szechuan veg and soy sauce chicken and half a grapefruit. I shared it with my mum. Better than all the 'comfort food', right?! Hee Although the serving might be small for some, I felt very very full. It made me realised, its just another daily dinner afterall. A simple meal can makes one full and happy. I am happy with the decision made.

Well, i can do without the extravagance meal which i always love to have. Moreover, i dun have to run longer distance to ease my guilt. One plus point to add, its cost saving - $3.20 for two. Heeeheee

Having said all, I hope my determination will go on strong!

Ha ha ha! ;p We shall see...;p

2007-03-13T17:34:00.000+08:00

Life is about choices...You can choose the one who cares and loves you...

missing puzzle

2007-03-13T14:28:00.000+08:00

P: Actually want to treat u dinner this week. But u like whole week busy like that.

L: Hmm..you got sent wrong recipient? morning anyway.

P: of couse to u lah. who else.

L: Hee how i know ah? unusual of you to say such thing. Somemore on no occassion

P: Aiyah, just a reward for u lor. later say i never care abt u.

In the past, on hearing sweet thingy from my guy, I will be very delighted and the day is brightened. I used to be so crazy about him, prioritised him above all.

But now, the feeling is different. The excitement and craziness over him is fading.

I felt the drift between us. Like what he said before, something is lacking and missing.

The missing puzzle will never be found. My guts feeling.

2007-03-12T17:01:00.000+08:00

Life was moving fast for the last 2.5 months.

Work. There was an increasing workloads and responsibilities. I'm engaged in project management, negotiated for contracts for the company and the account audit just ended well last week. That's the advantage of working in small company, you learnt and did everything from scratch, literally. On top of all said, there were also lessons learnt from boss and colleague.

Appraisal was done. Boss agreed to pay for my basic accounting course. So happy! Hmm...I see myself staying in this company for the next few years. Great learning exposure. Good Boss. Given empowerment. Own personal space. Its really the kinda job i yearn - managing the office.

I'm happy with the progressing career.

what is woman?

2007-02-12T11:50:00.000+08:00

does woman have to be pretty all the times?

does woman have to keep good figure all the times?

does woman have to keep their charm and composure all the times?

does woman have to be irresistable all the times?

does woman have to be pretty and maintain their figure to keep their boyfriends/husband from going astray?

does woman have to be a woman to keep their relationship going?

2006-12-06T23:46:00.000+08:00

Absence does make the heart grows fonder...

I have not seen my guy for more than a week. Even sms and chats was little. He was so busy with work.

What happens...

I met up with him to pass the polo t to him. It was for a short while. Prior to that, i felt shy, impatient and keep looking at my reflection making sure that i look good. And when he reached, we greeted each other, had a short chat about whether the polo would fit him, said goodbye, closed the door and he drove off. Boooommm....! After a while, i received an sms from him which the content will not be said here and shall be kept in my hp for memory...;p Well, its a good one lah...

Me thinks...

I recollect the moments where he came back from aussie for his summer breaks. The moments of reunion after months of being apart - thinking of putting up my best front to impress and make him yearn for me. I have so much to say but god knows why am talked about something thats not in my agenda. Nevertheless, our bonding still remains strong and all went well and loved.

I'm very sure this current feelings will happen again. Even though if we are married. And it will be the days when one is at overseas for work purposes. Hang on, am i speaking too early? The feelings might change though. haha.

Anyway, absence does make the heart grows fonder. Although its only a week, i really does miss him.

And...i do hope this feelings would happen again and always....if you know what i mean.....

Yeah...We Made It!

2006-12-06T00:01:00.000+08:00

Oh Yeah! Other than the 3 water stations that we stopped to drink, we ran all the way! ha! The weather was kind to us, my pace was constant from the start and i picked up my pace gradually when i reached International Plaza, and till the finishing point..1h:16m:44s. My target was to finish the race within or less than an hour, but failed. Sadly. Anyway, i was sick with gastric and fever on friday and saturday and the worst thing is, my menses came! double double shitty shit lor! I almost din wana attend at all! But that would be a spoilsport to Felicia, cos yanxin cant make it either. Along the journey, we looked at hunks & babes lah, shared about running tips and joked. Our mentality is to complete the race..simple as that...and we did.

After this milestone, Im comtemplating to do the Singapore Biathlon in March 2007. I'm serious about it and still considering if to do it alone though I cant find a partner to do it together. On the other hand, i thought, the trainings would keep my body in check. hee hee! Any gals????

That was it...the Singapore Marathon 2006 - 10K in 1hr16min.

I shall do the Half Marathon next year. FOR SURE!!

Triumph in the Skies

2006-11-30T11:48:00.000+08:00

I simply love this drama. Pretty Belle, Hunk Vincent and Cool Sam!

I got a strong urge to buy this drama and keep it! hehe

2006-11-30T11:00:00.000+08:00

My thoughts was disorganised and my mood was bad yesterday.

But, I became the happier person when i saw my guy. I'm filled with smiles.

After he picked me up from home, we tooted off to ECP for dinner. I was kinda surprised that he ordered 'orh ra' as he mostly rejected my request, for its an oily, heaty and unhealthy food. Erm, me thinks its an once a while indulgence la..hehe Anyway, I talked alot during the dinner. I'm in a happy mood lah...hee

So, is this the power of love? haha!

My First Marathon

2006-11-29T14:59:00.000+08:00

So..this is it...My first Marathon with StanChart this Sunday, 3 Dec..but its only a 10K run...haha!

Some friends said its a waste of money to spend $30 bucks to torture myself - waking up early in the morning and run, might as well rot in bed. haa! Anyway, the pic shows the goodies in the race pack. Me thinks the most worthy stuff is the running tee sponspored by Adidas. Nice nice tee, right??

This first time, i'm doing it with Felicia, Yanxin and Sharon. Sigh...Our missy sharon put us aeroplane for her holiday in US lah, Sob Sob :(

Anyhow, I will COMPLETE the race, by JOGGING and not walking Ok! Slow jog also jog! haahaa! But then hor, I po pi po pi my menses dun find trouble with me on that day ah. I'll still go, but might not jog as i Dun want to lie flat in the ba boo ba boo man! Menses Menses GO AWAY come again ANOTHER DAY...Shooo Shhhoooo!

Bring it on man! ROAR!

Rolling Good Times

2006-11-16T15:24:00.000+08:00

This post was overdue. I just feel like updating though. hee

The Leopard never change its spot. Still enjoy being a party animal...Heh Hey!

Velvet @ Zouk have been our partying ground recently. Great music, good martini, scenery of BABES & DUDES, free entry, 1-1 drinks privileges...Its so hard to resist not PARTYING ya??? haaa

After the gals' night out, we went to join their hubbies, my bf at our friends newly opened pub, J's Club at Amoy Street. Sooooo...we patronised lor...hee Friends mah, have to give FACE! Else they FLIP FLAP our face...humfff...;PpPp

I just LOVE this pic! We are sucha lovely couples ya! Especially, my man and I, our poise was so cool! hehe Oooppsieee...we are all attached, So no chances for anyone of you...Ho Ho Ho ;p

Must go Velvet again Tomorow...

PARTY! PARTY! PARTY! DRINK...DRANK...DRUNK!

Oh Ya! another happy news to share...I dun need to use 'P' PLATE anymore loh...HO HO HO! PWEETY! YEAH!

2006-11-01T09:32:00.000+08:00

After I smsed my guy, I looked up and saw the Ah Ma. I guess she have board the train at Eunos or even earlier. I'm not aware as I was reading my book and sms-ing my guy. When I saw her, we were approaching Kallang already. Anyway, the story goes like this...

L: Ah Ma, ni zhou.

Ah Ma: bu yong, ni zhou.

L: Orh, ni yao xia che le huh.

Ah Ma: huh huh.

After the short conversation, I stared on the floor blankly and thought...

1. Why am i asking her if she is alighting? Does it matter?

2. I should have just stand up and insisted that she sits down unless she tells me that she is alighting at the next stop. As what i've seen while travelling on the train, most ah ma ah gong would have say 'No'.

3. The Commuters that did not witness my offer will surely thought that i disrespected the ah ma ah gong. Humf!

And, after i alighted, the ah ma sat down. Haiya!

I felt so silly, guilty and uncomfortable after the incident. So, I comforted myself by thinking that the ah ma just didnt want to trouble me.

Well, things already happened. But.....I will know how to respond to sucha scenario when it happens again.

my weakness

2006-10-26T15:37:00.000+08:00

All along, I knew where my weaknesses are. Either I chose not to do anything about it or i did not stand firm on my solutions. So, when it happens again, I realised, "Oops I Did It Again".

Firstly, I found that i cant relate a message nor describe an event well. And, it can be a simple message. Sometimes, I do not even understand what am I talking about till i re-adjust my thoughts and say it out again for the 2nd time. And its really a PROBLEM! Moreover, I'm serving a British boss now. Imagine: I am telling him something that I don't even know what im trying to relate and he must be saying in his heart, "Oh F, what's the hell is she talking about?" hahaha (pardon me for that v language) Can you imagine that scenario?? haha And i strongly believed anyone have experienced the same thing as i do..right? haha To solve this problem of mine, I keep telling myself to THINK BEFORE I SPEAK! But till now, i still cant adopt this solution! ARGHHHH!

Secondly, I am taking things too seriously which build up the stress in me gradually. For home's affairs, my 3 sistas confided with me and its my responsibility to share their problems. But when i cant solve, i STRESS OUT and lose my sleep. On the other hand, when my advice turned a deaf ear, I would lose my temper at my sistas. I think, in regards to advising my sistas, maybe its wise for me to have this attitude that I have did my part and if they do not heed my advice, let them learn their own lessons. And, this also means that I should stop clearing their shitty problems and let them solve it on their own. Hmm...This method might trigger them to think before they act and stop bringing troubles to me. HUMFF! Otherwise, they will never learn.

At work, I cared alot on my boss and colleagues opinions on my performance, especially my boss. Am I being paranoid? Or i'm expecting too much from myself? Well, i should learn to be positive though. But, its really hard for me to attain that positive attitude as I felt that the thinking of the Boss and the Subordinate is always opposite and different. Dum it! STRESS!

In relationship, sigh! Its a never-ending stories of insecureness.

Haizya! Boring!

Being Informative

2006-10-23T09:46:00.000+08:00

Business news, Finance, Travel, new IT gadgets, Stocks, Sports, Health, Investments, Personal Grooming.....etc etc.

I realised that my general knowledge is very very shallow. Sadly!

So....I MUST READ! READ AND READ AND READ!

I told myself, I should pick up the habit of reading papers. Just like my guy, he would read the papers every night before he goes to bed.

Being informative also helps to open and hold a conversation with peoples of all levels. Especially now, I am working with colleagues around the region who are older and wiser. Example, my colleagues and boss were talking about golf and i knew nuts about golf. So, I kept quiet. Next, the former Director came to our office and he shared about business strategies and business information. My two colleagues was slowly getting in the groove and the conversation goes on. Again, I kept quiet throughout and just listen to them. I would love to contribute and create an impression of myself but I do not have information to share. Sigh..

Furthermore, the speech will determine how clever and informative one is. And this have to come with in depth reading, I guess. Not mere talk and trying to pass your way through. Otherwise, your plot would be seen through by a wise leader.

Hmm, having said so much...I should not proscrastinate and will start reading from TODAY! Straits Time, Business Time, Forbes, Reader's Digest...the thought of it make me sleep. haha! Her World, Cleo, Women Weekly would be BETTER....haha!

Maybe, I should start shopping at Borders, Kinokuniya or libraries. OMG! Sucha boring places! Humf! I would rather shop at Takashimaya, Mphosis, Charles&Keith, G2000, etc! Humf!

JUST DO IT! ROAR!!!

2nd Oct 1980 - The Day I'm Born

2006-10-02T22:40:00.000+08:00

This year was a quiet yet unexpected one.

I received well wishes from my closest friends, which I felt its enough to brighten up the day. Thanks for your blessings.

The unexpected one came from my sister. I was so touched. I still owed her her 21st birthday gift though. What kinda sister i am, I know. Furthermore, we had a quarrel, a very heated one that only mum dared to interfere. hee hee Obviously, our mum is the only person with authority to interfere. haha..what a silly sentence. Anyway, we ignored her and continued to quarrel.

In fact, I do not expect anything in return from my sisters. But, when they did something, they really melt my heart. The twin wished me too, for the first time. Till now, when i thought of Madel's sweet gesture, I dropped tears. I just cant bear to see her spent that kinda money. Thanks, Sistersss.

It seems that I treasured my family alot. Little things they do touched me and the more I am so willing to do things for them and shower them all my love. Ya, I know they are my closest. This is the first time i felt the return, probably that's why I felt emotional. *sob sob*

Hokie, blog about HAPPY stuffs. So, what did i receive this year?

1. Bangkok trip from my man

2. One RED EGG from my man's parents..hehe

3. A pair of slippers from Eileen and Yenni

4. One cute cute piggy bank from Sharon..haha

5. A dinner treat from Sally

6. One NIKE yoga mat from my new colleagues, Brian & Derrick

7. One LV coin purse from sis

8. Well wishes from twin, my poly gals, my sec friends, my ex colleagues, my clubbing khakis, and new boss-John

YEAH!!! SOOOO MANY GIFTS.....SOOO HHAAAPPPPPYY!!!!! (",) HOHO! IF ONLY EVERYDAY IS MY BIRTHDAY...HAHAHA ;ppppp

Oh ohz, it doesnt seem to be a quiet one afterall....Oooopppssss!! ;p

2006-09-18T22:06:00.000+08:00

No more Jin Shan Shun, No more Da Chang Ji, No more Luo Qiang Si Jie...So, here I am...blogging away....

A couple of things to blog, but just cant seem to sort my thoughts out.

Blog about work first. This is my third week with the new company. Things have been moving well. I like my work here - able to communicate with the Asia Pacific offices, able to handle the company's expenses, able to bring prospect bidders to visit site, able to knock off slightly early and have slightly longer lunches (hehe), etc etc...more to learn. There are only 3 staffs in the office - one Business Development Mgr, one Product Mgr and myself, PA cum Office Admin Mgr. I'm holding a Manager position leh, dun pray pray ah...hahaha AS IF!!! Its just another nice to hear but tonnes of shit job position! But, I'm still happy working here..hehe..

Next, financial management. I felt that I'm super darn lousy when comes to handling my money. Most people always says," Gals should have better grip of handling their money." I think i have better ways of spending my money. haha! NO WAY! I really have to start somewhere to save...I cant keep on spending and spending and not knowing where all my hard earned money gone to. Do give me your blessing or some donations are greatly welcome! Please make your monies payable to Tan Rou Yun...Thank You! heeeeeeee heeeeeeeeee ;p

Hmm...I guess that's about all for tonight. Brain not working already. Else alot of rubbish rumbling out soon....haha!

Nitey folks....

another rumbling

2006-09-03T21:07:00.000+08:00

Oh well....its the end of another week. SO FAST!!! sigh...

Tomorrow will be my first day of work at a new company.

I was excited while serving my notice with my previous company and cant wait to join them. But now, I felt like rotting at home. haha! Sucha lazy pig i know! hehe

In fact, the feeling got stronger when i thought of stepping in the office with everybody looking at me and judging my capability; to explore, learnt and establish 'chemistry' asap with my new boss; to initiate and break the ice with my new colleages; to adapt to the new working environment; to learn and pick up the trade of a new business nature.......etc etc....I HATE THIS FEELING!!!

What to do?! Sighhhhh....

I HATE IT! I HATE IT! ARRGGGHHHHHHH!

for a long time...

2006-03-14T11:01:00.000+08:00

i haven been blogging for months.

Life's was busy and time really flies fast. And it wasnt rosy, sadly.

I have not got used to the new working environment and here wasnt really the kind of secretary's job i like. Well, that's life where one have to adapt and lives with unforeseen changes.

Anyway, din want to keep the unhappy happenings.

I have just attended and played the role of a bridesmaid for a friend's wedding on 11 March 2006. hee I have to keep the dates written here for fear of erasing off my memory.

I'd have alot to share about the wedding..but am not well and tired to do so. Perhaps later.

Holiday

2005-11-13T11:45:00.000+08:00

It's time for the good times
Forget about the bad times, oh yeah
One day to come together
To release the pressure
We need a holiday

If we took a holiday
Took some time to celebrate
Just one day out of life
It would be, it would be so nice

It would be so nice if I could have a holiday in melbourne...Cant help but to reminiscence how my man and I had spent our winter break a couple of years ago...sigh....

12 laps

2005-10-28T23:16:00.000+08:00

I have not swim for almost a year. Though its my favourite sport.

Finally, Huifan and I managed to schedule to go swimming together. We swam 12 laps. Cheers for us, quick! =p Darn tiring man! Saw my instructor. oh my goodness..His belly have grow bigger and bigger..! Anyway, it have been a couple of years since we last seen each other. Luckily he still remembers me.

Life have been rather busy and tiring...:(

But there's one thing that i realised about myself. Am pretty 'lam nua' hahaha =p But when am serious, I can put in all my effort and time into it. When i just started off with this company, my enthusiasm set in. However, after 8 months or so, Im beginning to feel lagging and the motivation, enthusiasm, etc just goes off. In short, just dun feel like going the extra miles or show my capabilties further.

But now, I felt myself back to the fighting spirit. Probably am 'force' into completing the task..hahaha! Of course not. Its my responsibility! haha Anyway, every completed task gave me a sense of accomplishment. It make me feel motivated to put in my extra time and effort. Hopefully its not my usual '3 min hot temperature' haha!

I guess now the crucial task is to get the ISO audit OFF my task list!! SHOOOO SHOOOOO!

Hokie, am dead tired. One conclusion: Swimming is definitely much much more tiring than Running..TRUST me! haha Right, HF??

Nitey!

msn with Brenda

2005-10-14T15:16:00.000+08:00

Was msn-ing with Brenda and she just woke me outta nowhere!

Brenda Lee says:
let me ask u... u r 25 this year... what hv u accomplished so far...
Brenda Lee says:
what do u want in life... be realistic
Brenda Lee says:
25 is not young neither old... time waits for no man, u know.
£¥ñÑë says:
hmm, good qns, i accomplished nothing so far, career not yet, $ also not alot, study also gota hold. my gosh you wake me up
Brenda Lee says:
so when do u intend to get them done
Brenda Lee says:
what do u want out of yr career
Brenda Lee says:
study.... planning to get a degree
£¥ñÑë says:
hmm, u asking me qns that i din really asked myself or prepared to ans you
Brenda Lee says:
then do it.
Brenda Lee says:
u hv to fight for what u want.... goals r set to be accomplished.

On the other hand, i'd like to learn from her the positive mindset in handling her life.

Brenda Lee says:
to me... don't bother abt thinks u hear or see which does not relate to your personal life.
Brenda Lee says:
if it happens to me, i will deal with it then.
Brenda Lee says:
anyone can have change of heart, so i always tell my gf... be prepared.
£¥ñÑë says:
hmm, true also, why paranoid yourself with unnecessary
Brenda Lee says:
make sure u hv enough savings.
Brenda Lee says:
when i say prepared... means u shd be indpendent, don't be too relent on the partner.
Brenda Lee says:
if anything happens, u know that u can still stand on yr two feet
£¥ñÑë says:
hmm, agreed.
£¥ñÑë says:
been reading thread from singaporebrides forum
£¥ñÑë says:
read a couple of stories on affairs, preparation for marriage, etc
Brenda Lee says:
here is my opinion... reading is fine, just don't get negative things too much into yr head....
£¥ñÑë says:
ut am not prepare for marriage in case you gona ask me next.
Brenda Lee says:
u shd know yrself best... others bad experience may not necessary happen to u... just learn from their experience Brenda Lee says:
marriage is a big commitment. if not prepare, don't enter.
£¥ñÑë says:
wah, you really have a strong positive mindset.
Brenda Lee says:
i try to be positive in life.... nothing is end of the world unless u r dead.
Brenda Lee says:
to me... everyone has a choice...

Time for some reflections again....duh......

family bday celebration

2005-09-30T23:37:00.000+08:00

Oh no..one year older....sob sob...:( :(

Had an early simple celebration with my family. Dinner was at Sakae and home sweet home to cut cake. Simple right? haha

During dinner, mummy shared with us the pain she have in labouring the four of us.

For me, she was warded into KK hospital in the early afternoon. She said I didn't want to see the world yet and made her feel so much pain. And i happily popped out at 2400 hr (gd num to buy 4D leh! hee!). haha! If not i would be born on Children Day..hehe! I remembered mummy said I had quite a bad jaundice that made my ah ma so worried about me that she keeps crying and crying. poor ah ma. oops, sorry. =p

For Madel, Mummy remembered hers very clearly coz it was just a couple of days after Chu 1 of the Duan Wu Jie. She was in KK eating ba zhang when Madel decided to pop out into this world. haaaaa! Then she quickly went into labour. haaaa! As for Silver and Star, mummy said Silver nearly fall onto the floor. haha. Fortunately, the gynae was quick in response to grab hold of her. Else...? Mummy said Silver very gan chiong to see the world. haha Mummy didnt even 'push' and she popped out on her own. haha! In the end, mummy gana scolded from her gynae. Star just follow suit and popped out a couple of mins later.

Throughout the story telling, we had a great laugh at how Madel and Silver popped out into this world. haha! So funny! heha! I guess mine was a painful one for my mummy and Star, the easiest one. hehe.

Wondering how will my first child experience be.....??? hee...

Run at ECP

2005-09-24T20:59:00.000+08:00

Run: 6K Timing: 36mins

Went ECP with Sharon and her bro, Jason. She blades while i ran. Hmm..quite like my timing. Buttt...i fainted again. haha! my 4th time. Think must eat more liver? for better blood circulation? haha

friday again

2005-09-16T21:43:00.000+08:00

Run: 4k Timing: 18 mins

Slight improvement. Way to go, lynn!!

Friday night, am at home. Tomorrow driving, boring! But will to see Irene as her time slot was at 11am, after me.

Back to my telly!

Blah...blah.....blah.........blah.....blah.........blah....blah.......=p

knowing the CDOs

2005-09-15T23:49:00.000+08:00

Had a meet up with Bjorn over some investment thingy. Madel joined to learn about the plan as well and eventually signed the deed. I have not seen Stephen for a couple of years. Thanks to Madel, as Stephen asked her out for dinner coincidentally. So the 4 of us sat at TM mac and chat till 11pm where Bjorn sent us home while they continued with their mahjong session. ha!

Now, let me recall how we got to know each other. Again, the lead clue is CLUBBING! haha!

It was at Samsara where their fellow CDOs came to approach us. And i exchanged my hp with one of the guy, Fu Ann. Stephen used to frequent Samsara so all of us knew each other by face but not in real person. hehe It was through Fu Ann that we got to really know Stephen. Subsequently, Stephen was interested in Felicia. wuuueee weee....=p

Stephen invited Madel, Felicia and I to celebrate his birthday with his fellow CDOs. I still remembered we celebrated outside KFC at Pavilion. So, that was where we knew Bjorn and Colin.

Anyway, it was not long after the trend club in town goes to Ridleys at Ana Hotel. So, it was at Ridleys that really brought all of us to know each other. From then, we clubbed together pretty much often from Ridleys to Chinablack to Mambo to Mdm Wong 2 then, etc. Wowww, now then i realise how active i was...haha an avid clubber...=p

I still remembered we countdown New Year together at Mdm Wong 2 to welcome year 2002. And that was the year my guy went over to Gippy. So sad...sob sob....Furthermore we were considered break off as the future were unknown to us and he felt that we should be apart.

Apart from clubbing, we even played mahjong together...haha Well, i can say all of us were pretty close for a year or two.

So on and so forth....Im glad we are still in touch and are doing well.

Cheers to our friendship, dudes......=p

swimming

2005-09-14T21:14:00.000+08:00

Run: 3.2K Time: 11 mins

Now im thinking of my swimming days. I started swimming at the age of 7 and stopped at 16. I learnt from Beginner to LifeSaving.

During my training, my instructor would make us do distance swimming, sprint swimming and of course learning all the swimming and lifesaving techniques. Sprinting was usually at the last 15 mins before the session end. I remembered we have to swim 50 metre within 20 or 30 seconds. If anybody failed the timing, all of us have to get up and do the punishment. Well, im always the one who got all of us punished because of my slow timing in my breaststroke. And only breaststroke! hee! I think its all my big butt fault. haha! I have been swimming for years, so its definitely not due to wrong technique. haha! But am a freestyle winner...hee!

In fact, swimming have always been my favourite sport. But my coloured hair forbid me to do so. Anyway, i would still love to get my form back in the pool.

I miss my training days.....:(

define LYNN

2005-09-09T16:43:00.000+08:00

Lynn

Lake, pool : Welsh

Balanced and fairminded you possess the ability to use sound reason and judgement when determined and decisive action is required. Persuasive and logical you tend to be an influential figure in your circle of friends and associates. You are extremely adaptable and this is necessary as you seem to be continually being presented with decisions of a life altering nature

What's yours?

LYNN

2005-09-08T16:12:00.000+08:00

Get yours here.

Wensi's Bday

2005-09-03T01:24:00.000+08:00

Friday was a birthday celebration for Wensi and the gals.

There was a couple of hiccups for our outing today. We were supposed to meet up at Orchard initially and go for the Japanese Restaurant that Sze has been talking about previously. Unfortunately, the plan was changed when Sze's colleagues wanted to have dinner instead of lunch. But Sze told us to join them at Kushin-Bo which we agreed.

The 'mess' here was that, my understanding was this Kushin-Bo restaurant is situated at Orc. So, when i reached Orc, I gave Felicia a call and she told me that she was taking a bus to Suntec. I felt funny so I asked why is she heading to Suntec? To my dismay, the Kushin-Bo was at Suntec and the Jap restaurant that they were talking about is at Orc. That means to say, its a changed of restaurants at different venues and my understanding was its the same restaurant at the same place. Alamak!! Not sure if they din clarify clearly or I should have ask more? Haiya, its all Sze and Felicia fault lah...hehe If not change of plan and Fel, who knew what's going on and cordinate, I wouldnt have made a wasted a trip to Orc. Hold! Not exactly wasted, I saw Janice at the station though. ha! Lucky for Shirley as I called her immediately upon knowing the changes. Alamakkkk!!!!

Anyway, Sze joined us later at Cafe Cartel at Marina Square. And guess what? We took a cab down to Holland V for Wala Wala. Sadly! Its full house again! So we changed to Indochine. What a disappointment as Sze and I wanted to go Wala Wala. :(

We talked about relationships, our dreams, women wears...basically gals thingy. hee! And not forgetting we had our mini birthday celebration with Wensi, our SQ babe, Happy Birthday! Cheerssss! May you stay cheerful and May all your wishes come true......:)

Our night ended around 1230am where I saw Shirley's Ah Lun the first time as he came to pick her up. Sucha a sweet boyfriend....=p They sent Sze home while Fel and I took a cab. 'East Meet West'. hee!

Home Sweet Home and I am both happy and tired...

shack

2005-09-01T11:51:00.000+08:00

Went for a jog with Sally and Sharon.

Distance: 3k. Timing: 15min.

See, I ran 3k with 15 mins. Now am puzzled why 5k at 40 mins? haha or did I time it wrongly? Well, will find my answer next week. I can feel my thigh and calf aching after yesterday jog. sigh...so tired....

We were comtemplating to go Mambo last night. But we were all tired, so its home sweet home after dinner.

Tonight is the finale of Superstar. Will meet my guy to watch it tonight, better atmosphere. ha! So, who will be the winner? Weilian? Kelly? We shall see tonight!

Back to work.

nicenice milktea recipe

2005-08-30T15:42:00.000+08:00

I was very sleepy today, thanks to the flying cockroach in my room! wth! xyz!#$%^&* Arrrgghhhh....idiotic cockroach!

When I first tried using coffeemate instead of milkmaid to make my tea, it tasted so terrible!! haha Thereafter, I consumed the 3-in-1 sachets of Lipton Milktea. Today, I was so sleepy and tired that i decided to concoct a cuppa of milktea again. haha! and i made it. hmm...well, not that bad lah...hee

So...The recipe was 1 bags of Lipton tea, 2 teaspoons of sugars and 1.5 teaspoons of coffeemate. Any drinkers? haha

good games

2005-08-30T09:20:00.000+08:00

My arm are aching from the badminton session with Sally and Sharon yesterday.

We had a good laugh and discussion over the session. Its 2 against 1 - Sharon and me against Sally. but we still lost 2 games to her. She's formidable! Kowtow her man..hee But Sally got distracted by us for a coupla of times when she was serving the ball. haha service over! And Sharon always got hit by the shuttlecock. Poor her!

After an hour of good game, we headed to our favourite spot Mac for a drink. We discussed about where and when to 'play'. haha. We are going for beach volleyball next saturday, 10 sept. hopefully we have good response as the more the merrier. =p

clubbing

2005-08-27T10:38:00.000+08:00

It had been quite some time since i last club with Sally. The most happening times we had was during poly days where we would club Venom and Mambo together. Those were the days....sigh....

Initially, we wana check Club Momo out before 10 as it was free entry. However, we were not in time, thus, we dropped the idea and enjoyed our dinner at Marche. We went Mdm Wong instead, our usual and comfort floor.

Sadly, its not up to Sally's expectation. haha So, our night was ended early at around 12.30am. While waiting for Lionel to pick Madel up, we sat at the open space and chat. In fact, all of us were tired. We sent Felicia home after that.

I would say the night was not enjoyable. Probably all of us were tired. But, I enjoyed my chat session with Sally, which we have not done it for a long donkey years ever since she went Aussie to study. Its more of like good friends cum sista kinda no secrets conversation. Well, I'd hope for more in future.

slow

2005-08-25T10:29:00.000+08:00

Went for 5k run last night with sharon.

Xiang said my timing was slow with 40 mins. But i felt my pace widen and my speed was faster than before. Perhaps not enough. It seems like my timing after 4k is terrible....sigh...

Aarrghh! Darn boring!

upset

2005-08-24T08:29:00.000+08:00

Had a tiff with my guy last night. :(

I asked if he wana join me to club this coming friday. His responds was strong and i got scolded somehow. He said I should not have encourage him to club when I knew that he is working the next day. Moreover, he just started off with his new job with a greater responsibility, unlike his previous job. He also said that I din use my brain to think. *sob sob* But the thing is, in his previous job, he still club or stay out late when he is working the next day. And I did tell him not to stay out late and he always replied with its ok since pretty relax to work on saturday. I felt that the bottom line is, be it busy or not, he is still working on saturday. I just find that its all excuses. When I asked him not to stay out late, he din even comment, but when I asked if he wants to join us (and i think its my first time asking), he make me sounds like a bad girlfriend who asked him to do 'bad' things. In fact, I only expect a yes or no answer. Never thought would ended up a tiff.

And the next issue we tiffed is about honesty. Recently, he met up with his ex and chatted with her. Yes, I knew there's nothing wrong but being a gal, the sense of jealousy and uncomfort feeling is there. Moreover, I only heard good comments about his ex which make me feel inferior to her. I told him that I rather not know if he bump, meet or chat with her again. He said I'm encouraging him to cover up which is very wrong. He felt that I should just told him not to see her. My sentiment for this issue was, I dun wish to know and ended up feeling upset over it for a coupla of days. And, even if I told him not to see her, it will never happen cos' they live so near and bounce to chance upon each other. Can he really dun talk or even say hi to her? Im really not sure. Furthermore, I dun wish to end their friendship with the only reason, my uncomfort feeling. In fact, I got mixed feeling over this. On one hand, I'm glad for his honesty. But on the other hand, I dun like the idea of knowing that they saw each other. Now i'm thinking, am i being unreasonable? sigh....

Anyway, I dun wish to hold him up for nothing last night. So, i just said ok ok and we hang up the phone to sleep. I guess I should reflect my thoughts. :(

refreshed

2005-08-18T09:08:00.000+08:00

I feel so fresh and good this morning. Hopefully, this freshness can last me the whole day. *wink wink*

Yesterday, I went for a jog with Sharon. She is fabulous! I think she ran for more than 15 laps. She has always been the Rode Runner (rem the cartoon? PeePee..hee) of TPSS. Still as good as before...kowtow man. As for me, I only ran 10 laps with a timing of 30 min. Pretty slow as I'm trying to widen my pace. Now my thighs really ached. Hopefully, I would do better later in the evening.

We shared a chef salad at Cafe Cartel. Unfortunately, we found something on the salad and the Manager replaced a new one. Anyway, it was a light and hearty dinner.

Okay, work again. :(

Dieting

2005-08-16T14:47:00.000+08:00

Do all gals or women love to dress up and be a beautiful person?

5 years ago, I would dress up prettily, if not followed the latest trends. Whenever I club, its always dress to kill. Other than my favourite clubbing then, I would also go sunset bay for volleyball games, swimming, tennis, suana, jogging, cycling, etc. My life is always full of activities and lotsa fun. Basically, everywhere I go, I would always be at my very best appearance or outfit.

But now, I lost all the confidence level and the desire to look good. I feel awkward to wear tube top and sunglasses out to shop now. I guess the reason could be my gain in weight and lazy to dress up. hee! Or perhaps, I'm complacent with my life and rather be a plain jane.

Hmm...is it a good sign or not? Is this the symptoms of auntie? MY GOSH!!

NO WAY!!

I have thought it through. A gal or woman must have and feel confidence at all times. And I want to be my best appearance like before. Soooooo......I'm going to regain my confidence and be pretty once again...hee!

First, I would work out on my figure. Thus, dieting and exercising is important, not forgetting ample sleep and rest to look good. I'm going to cut down on meats. In fact, I have started out my plan yesterday, with vege only for lunch and yong tau foo and glutinous rice for dinner. Today, I had wholemeal ham and cheese sandwich for breakfast, vege and the jap tofu with a cuppa fruit juice for lunch, 2 slice of fruits and wholemeal ham and cheese sandwich again for my dinner later. Actually, I'm a fast food lover, but no choice, gotta avoid oily stuffs. As for exercising, I'm planning to swim every mon and sat, jog on every tue, wed and sun. I would do my workout to tone up and trim my fats on every alternate days.

Next, I would invest on my hair and some beauty products. Good hairstyle and texture are bonus to your appearance.

Okayz, action speak louder than words...so much for my thoughts and plan, back to work...hee =p

Be Positive

2005-08-16T11:44:00.000+08:00

I just heard this encouraging message from FM93.3.

"In order to Success, one should come out with every Reasons, Hardwork, Courage and Determination to achieve our aims and goals. Every Excuses and Unwilling to learn would lead one to Failure. Everyday when we woke up, Forget the Unhappiness and Find Every Reasons and Not Excuses to Move On."

felicia's convocation shots

2005-08-06T22:24:00.000+08:00

Being Felicia's best mates in poly, we are requested by her to take convocation shots with her. *being forced* hee hee! We spent the whole afternoon from esplanade to fullerton hotel. Somemore, its sucha hottie hot day!

Needless to say, I'm happy for Felicia. She is my best mate in poly...we study together, project together, partner together, to and fro sp together....everything together....hee

Congratulations....my best friend! Cheers...

good friends

2005-07-26T21:22:00.000+08:00

Hmm....let me think....

My world of friends seems to consist of my secondary and poly mates only. I have many passing acquaintance, some have brought short memories and happiness while some not.

The first time i knew or met Gilbert was at Club Samsara in year 2000 (i think so) through another friend. In fact, from the first time i knew him till now, the build up of this friendship was pretty vague to me. hee. As for Hongching, she is Felicia's secondary mate. In fact, I cant remember how we came so far. haha! I only knew I brought this friendship together. haha!

Hongching was back from her vacation and going back soon. So, Gilbert suggested to have a dinner together before she goes. We had a good chat during dinner and at bean updating each others' life. Felicia have just graduated and looking for job. Both Gilbert and Hongching are studying. The common thing in them now is, they are all single...hee oops!! =p

hokie, time for bed.

Happy Birthday Yanxin!

2005-07-23T19:18:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday Xin!!

We went Din Tai Fung for dinner and had our 'gift ceremony'. ha! This 12th year, we decided to give her $88 cash. But, Xin, bear in mind that this gift can only be use only on 6 June 2006...for your marriage...haha! Kidding lah...=p

After shopping at TM, we went over to Cafe Cartel for a sweet celebration. We ordered a Viking Rock, which is 10 scoops of chocolate and vanilla ice-cream with cookies and a slice of cheesecake. Although its sinful, the desserts are just too hard to resist. Moreover, I'm sucha sweet-tooth gal. Yum Yum! As we couldn't finish the ice-cream, Xin suggested playing the 'Scissor, paper, stone' game. The loser shall eat a spoonful of ice-cream and Xin, being the birthday gal will eat 2 spoonfuls of the ice-cream. haha! In the end, Qun and Xin ate the most.

Tonight was helluva fun.

Last but not least, may Xin be happy and all her wishes come true.....Cheers!

pheewww..what a relief....

2005-07-18T21:23:00.000+08:00

Finally, my company event was over. Like what some of my colleagues said, this was one of the enjoyable event they had so far. Not sure if that's a compliment or a comforting remarks. Anyway, I must say I've learnt alot being the organiser of this event.

1. Never lose your temper. Once you lose your temper and patient, you may spoil the mood of others and screw up the whole event. Be kind to all remarks and explain patiently.

2. Holding the crowd. The programme have to be interesting to hold the crowd through the event. Subsequently, the organiser have to be jovial and think of ways to capture the crowd attention.

3. Flexible. Any event would never be carried out perfectly according to your plan. Therefore, be calm, analyse the situation, control the crowd and react.

4. Always give proper instructions. Being the leader, its important to give proper instructions for people to follow. Knowing the rules of thumb is important for players to win the games.

5. Be meticulous to matters where money is concern. There is always a budget constraint to organise an event. Thus, always work within your budget and record all 'in & out' of cash.

6. Prepare a checklist. To avoid any missing items, work out a checklist. With a checklist, it also helps to save unnecessary cost.

7. Setting standards. There should be a standard set between the prizes and the lucky draws. If there is no difference, it might dampen the spirit and people may show no interest in future.

In fact, the McDonald was pretty a mess. Instead of distributing the money out to team leaders to place order and pay, I should have just order the total no. of sets and pay. Afterall, its the same, so why bother to go through an additional step. Thats where I'm inflexible.

I really kowtow to Ailing for her good leadership. She has the charisma to influence and lead others. She is calm and magnanimous towards all negative remarks. Unlike me, I would have throw my frustration and screw up the whole thing. ha! During the second day of the event, the crowd was lesser and she divided one team evenly to join others and re-shuffled the prizes. I wouldn't have thought of that and may just stick to my plan. Again, i failed to react to circumstances.

In addition, both Huifan and I were astonished that she's able to hold her son, give instructions, control and lead the games splendidly. If I'm in her shoes, I would have been so annoyed. Its like, 'don't disturb me and get outta my way'. I know its very bad of me. I know.

Nonetheless, its was over. I'm glad to see a smile wore on everyone's face. Perhaps not everyone. But it doesnt matters. Also, I saw the truth character of some colleagues - unexpected behaviour. ha! At the end of day, its the values of lessons learnt and the bonding that I have made with my colleagues.

Though organising is tiring, I really enjoyed everything.

piss off!

2005-07-14T20:42:00.000+08:00

Being part of the Organising Committee is not easy in this company.

Its impossible to please everyone with whatsoever the organisers have planned. Some would be happy and some not. Furthermore, being a organiser and the secretary, you are answerable to both the company and staffs interest.

The purpose of this coming event is for everyone to gather and celebrate the company's anniversary. Through this event, the company also like to build up some team spirit within colleagues. This is also a opportunity for everyone to know each other further.

Sadly, it turned out that everybody was requesting for their expectation - asking this and that. It sucha piss off!! Instead of asking here and there, why not just follow suit on whatever that was planned. If we explained on how we got everything organised, there will be feedback, be it good or bad. If we didn't explain, there will also be feedback. For eg, on the grouping of staffs into groups. Will there be a very big difference between drawing lots or the organisers making the arrangement? Afterall, the bottomline is to have fun and winning is secondary. Apparent not. And if we allow self-grouping, im pretty sure that even till the last day, nobody would initiate. Moreover, grouping with your best khakis in the company would be expected. But that would defeats the purpose of getting to know your colleagues better and building up the team spirit in the company. Some simply don't understand and some are just out to win. What the SHIT!

The worst things to happen is, your relationship with your colleagues may turned sour. Why do i say this? Just because they are close to you, they would expect this and thinking that you may heed their suggestion and wants. If they understand your intention, everything would be fine. But if they don't, i reckon they may turn negative against you. haha what the hell is all this shit??? haha!

Personally, I felt that to relax and enjoy is the primary objective. I would rather gain a better working relationship and have some happy and fruitful conversation. What's the big deal if you win the prizes, its only material items. But you cant buy bonding.

All in all, I would just filter all the negative comments and improve on the positive comments given. Hopefully the event would turn out successful tomorrow.

where am i?

2005-07-12T21:33:00.000+08:00

I'm lost somewhere.

At this period of time, I've lost my way, still searching for the light at the end of the tunnel. There is too much things lingering on my mind which have disrupted my life somehow.

Firstly, I've lost my focus at work, getting more and more disorganised. Yet more tasks are expected to be on my hand. I'm not complaining that I have more tasks to handle. In fact, to think in positive view, I should be pleased that I have lessons to learn after the accomplishment of a task. Its a gain in knowledge. Another thing to be pleased is, at least in my boss's view, I'm not redundant. ha!

Secondly, I'm procrastinating on things that i wana do. I wanted to exercise and learn a coupla of things - photoshop and my blog. Sadly, I'm not moving into this direction. On top of that, I still have to schedule my driving. Although my lessons are twice a week, I felt that it have taken a fair bit of my time apart from my busy work schedule.

Come to think of it, 7 days a week, 2 nights are schedule for driving, MYOB course on Mon night, I'm left with 2 nights and a weekend to exercise and do my things. When tiredness seep in, my laziness will stop me from doing anything. In the end, I may end up doing nothing at all. ha!

So much for my emotional thoughts, I'm reminding myself that if I don't do something about it, I will be in holy deep shit......Lynn, cheer up and bring your mental back to fighting spirit!!

Cheerful Busdriver

2005-07-12T09:31:00.000+08:00

Fortunately, I managed to board bus 19 with my late timing today. Thanks to this good bus driver. Otherwise, I may not have board the bus even up to 810am.

He adjusted his aircon for us who were standing at the door step. So nice of him. Halfway the journey, he started talking to me of all passengers. I guess the driver must have find me pleasant looking. haha! *ok, dun puke pls* He told me to leave home early next time. Due to the tight security at changi terminal, it took them 30 mins to leave the terminal back to tampines interchange. Therefore, the frequency of bus 19 was affected. And all i did was to keep nodding my head. haha!

I have never come across sucha courteous bus driver. Neither did I come across a bus driver who will talk to me out of nowhere. ha! But I must say he have brighten my day with his warm smile. =)

Happy Birthday Twin...

2005-07-10T21:23:00.000+08:00

Silver and Star turned 15 today.

They were pestering me for their birthday gifts, especially Star. She wanted to get the Mickey Mouse tee. In the end, I bought each of them a top so that they would not quarrel for cloths...hee...fair and square.

Happy Birthday Silver and Star...May you gals grow wiser each year!

6th lesson & 1st ride from Madel

2005-07-08T23:45:00.000+08:00

Today was pretty good and smooth for me.

I learnt how to make a U-turn. haha I nearly hit the kerb thinking that the steering wheel would automatically resumed back to its orginal position after i made the full left turn. haha what a mess! Well, my instructor said for a learner is considerably fine. Perhaps he just want to make me feel better by saying positive remarks. haha

Madel picked me up with mum and we went LJS at bedok. haha Madel also created a mess when she did her parking. haha! Mum and I cant stop laughing. oops...so bad. She was parking halfway when a car came. She was so stressed that she made a turn straight to a corner...haha! its so funny hearing her natural, 'argh...so stress!' and the very very next moment she turn straight to a corner..hahaha! This was my first time in her car though...haha My silly sista!

All in all, my driving was cool tonight.

Goodnight!

morning run

2005-07-07T08:20:00.000+08:00

My alarm struck at 550am.

And I fell on my bed again. Its so nice to sleep, but i still forced myself up at 6am for a 2.5K run. Timing was around 20min. I thought my speed was faster than usual, apparently not. Xiang and I thought of participating in the 10K Real Run and we definitely need alot more of training. Imagine 20min for 2.5K, which mean it will take me around 80min or even longer to complete 10K! oh my gosh! Perhaps i should drop the idea? haha

I will see how my running is for this month, if im prepared, i shall give it a go!

People always say one will feel refresh after exercising. However, I feel sleepy now! Does that mean my exercises is not enough? haha Whatever!

5th lesson

2005-07-05T23:09:00.000+08:00

Sometimes when I'm in good form, I would drive pretty well. Sometimes, when I'm tired and not in good mind, I tend to forget steps that I should by now be familar off.

I still cant seem to get the grip on the steering wheel whenever I made my turn. I'm still unable to handle my ABC well. But today I clarified my doubts, when coming to a stop at a further distance - 1. release accelator, 2. depress brake, 3. depress clutch while slowly release the brake, 4. depress the brake further to a stop. For stopping at a shorter distance, 1. depress clutch, 2. let the car 'roll' slowly, 3. depress brake.

I havent really get the habit of releasing the handbrake. haha And sometimes, i cant find my gear and have to take a look at it!

I learnt 1 thing new today, anyway its nothing real great at all. haha When I'm about to stop and the traffic turn to my advantage to move on, I just have to take it as normal changing gear - half clutch and depress accelerator. Erm, hopefully I'm not wrong...hee

Okia....next lesson on coming Friday! Hopefully I'm in good form.

just cant help it

2005-07-01T16:56:00.000+08:00

With irene on msn.

TGIF!! Sentosa tml! Any takers?! says:
haiz....
TGIF!! Sentosa tml! Any takers?! says:
the only time with mi.. u also 4got
TGIF!! Sentosa tml! Any takers?! says:
im not in a single space in ur heart
TGIF!! Sentosa tml! Any takers?! says:
haha
TGIF!! Sentosa tml! Any takers?! says:
ur heart all filled with pat's
TGIF!! Sentosa tml! Any takers?! says:
hahaa
Lynne says:
oopppss....everybody also said the same ting...
Lynne says:
hehe
Lynne says:
gota reflect...haha

Happy Birthday Madel!

2005-06-27T22:27:00.000+08:00

After watching Batman, Xiang and I went home to have a 'mini' celebration with Madel. Its her 23rd birthday...happy birthday sista!

I still own her a 21st birthday gift though. haha! What a lousy sista I'm right? haha

Well, I wish her good health and pretty always...and many happy returnsssss for her!

putting on weight

2005-06-27T10:55:00.000+08:00

Argh! Holy shit! Im putting on weight again!

Really gota put my heart in to slim down and tone up! I wana be a babe! haha My friends, do share with me whatever suggestions you have ok? It would be great if we could do it together. At least there's motivation! Do join me ya?!

Cant wait to see some changes in me.....making myself over...oh yeah!!

last night I...

2005-06-22T08:43:00.000+08:00

.....I wept to sleep in the middle of the night again.

By shedding tears, its my way of releasing my emotional stress.

Mum woke me up asking where is Silver. She actually went out quietly without us knowing. I was very upset by her action. During our dinner and while waiting for bus home, I explained to them why we disagreed with what they had done and gave them my advice. And the next thing i knew, she went out again. This time, without us knowing. I felt very angry and upset. I felt so hurt. I don't understand why are they doing this. Is my love not enough for them or they are not convinced of what i had say. In the end, I called and told her, from now onwards, I'm not going to care about her life and i just hanged up the phone. I really feel helpless...and am giving up on them. But i guess, at the end of day, I would still shower them with care and concern. They are my only sistas. But I really hope one day they would understand my intentions and concern for them. Next, I was worried about Xiang's trust on me. Am not sure how to convince him. I just feel helpless again.

So, I wept.....just wept quietly to sleep. Now I have a splitting headache. Not sure if I can continue my lesson later in the evening. See how it goes then.

4 daughters of many wishes

2005-06-21T21:33:00.000+08:00

I'm supposed to jog with sharon this evening, but it was raining. Not sure if its good or bad though. hee *grin*

After our visit to Bedok HQ, sistas and I went TM to meet up with sharon. While we were shopping after our dinner, star was telling me how much she'd love to own the 'Mickey Mouse' bag and silver was telling me she wants a small purse. Sadly, my reply to them was, 'sorry, I cant afford to buy!' In the end, they have nothing but utter disappointment. In fact, I felt lousy too, for not being able to fufill their wish.

During my younger days, I remembered that Madeline and i would get whatever things we want. In one way or another, Mum has always pampered us by excessively fulfilling our wishes. I believe this is her way of expressing her affection to her deary daughters. Both of us were brought up in a pampering and comforting environment. As a result, we always get our right of ways, be it good or bad.

Now that both of us started working and were contributing to the family income, silver and star should have the same kinda affections and pampering by mum and their elder sistas. Apparently not. Sometimes, I really want to buy them things and pamper them the way mum has shown us. But by doing so, it would mean forgoing good meals and buying things for myself. So, I gotta make a choice - my happiness or theirs' happiness. What a tough one! ha!

All in all, the best way is to weigh the needs and wants.

sweaty sweaty

2005-06-17T11:50:00.000+08:00

Our cheeks were as rosy as apples after our badminton session. And I learnt a few tips from Sally. hee!

It's amazing how we could get together and clicked well when all of us are from different classes. Xiaoling and I were in same class throughout our secondary years though. For liling, its Sec 1 and 2 only. For sally, its sec 3 and 4 only. As for qun, not the same with me at all. ha! But somehow we have the same ECA in common. Qun, Liling and I share the same ECA-Npcc whereas, Sally and Xiaoling share the same - St.John.

Secondary days are helluva fun and i reckon everybody will agree with me. I miss my eca days especially, with all the drills, camping, pistol shooting, cheers, inter-area games and many more. In some days, after our school ended at 1pm, we would hang around at macdonalds and shared the juiciest gossip or our love stories. ha!

Those were really our days. Now, i can only reminiscences.

No matter how, I'm glad to have them, who have gone through with me the best times of my life. Cheers!

migraine

2005-06-16T12:56:00.000+08:00

My migraine struck again.

I'm down with migraine yesterday. But I still went for my driving thinking that I might feel better after work. After an hour of driving, I stopped at the roadside and vomited. I got myself in a mess with my hand dirtied and my instructor have to help me along with water and tissues. So pathetic. In the end, I have to end my lesson early.

When I reached home, I quickly took my bath, popped my medi and went to sleep. My only thought was I need lie down and sleep. I couldnt even talk properly when I was on the phone with Xiang to let him know im home. I cant even recalled if i say goodbye to him before i hanged up my phone. hee.

Whenever I have migraine, my worst fear is vomit. Vomiting would stir up my stomach and I would feel so tight and cramp in my gastric. Its such a terrible feelings.

Ok, my medi is telling me to rest now.

broke!

2005-06-14T22:04:00.000+08:00

I'm so broke this month!!!! Damn boring! hmph!!! I'm left with $300 for the rest of month!!!! And I have not even pay my bills yet. Oh my gosh...duno where the hell my money go to?!?! *sob sob*

After our dinner, Sharon and I went shopping around TM. I was so tempted to buy this halter neck top which cost $16. Imagine I cannot even bear to buy this top which is $16 only. I knew this small amount could last me for the next 4 days of lunch. Sigh.

For the past months, I'm doing pretty fine after I changed my spending pattern. I managed to save, paid my bills and have enough to spend. But this month is holy shit!!!

This month, I spent almost $200 to start my driving lesson. Now that I started learning, i ought to set aside $250 every month before i go for my TP test in Nov. That means to say, NO restaurants, NO shopping, NO meeting up with friends.

I felt that I could have did better with my spending even though I'm learning. I should have wait for another 2 months and save up some money. In this way, I wouldnt feel the pain of spending everything at one go, just like what i've did now, for this month.

I seem to be shifting the blame to driving. haha!

Lesson learnt: Plan before you proceed. Be patient and not let eagerness overrule your mind.

marriage

2005-06-13T21:18:00.000+08:00

Marriage seems to be the hot topic among my peers now.

Everytime when we gather, everybody seems to be asking, 'when's yours?' And my reply would always be, '5 years later.' Otherwise, we would share about each others' marriage plan.

During my younger days, I thought getting marry at around the age of 25-27 is ideal. And after 2 years of couplehood, then I would start my family. Now at the age of 25, I felt getting marry at this age was kinda early.....and kinda scary. ha!

Unfortunately, I'm not financially sound and my career is not stable. Neither is Xiang. So, to tie the knot is a no-no for both of us now. Moreover, I may not be the almost ideal wife of his, sad to say. On the other hand, after hearing all the planning thingy, I got scared. Its so much of hassle to get things done up beautifully to your expectation. Yes, I know marriage is every gals' once in a lifetime. So, obviously, I'm not ready!

My perceptions of marriage is all about love, responsibility and commitment. Without any of this factor, the marriage becomes meaningless. Many of us have actually heard stories of one being lead astray by all the temptations. And in some cases, its the kids that hold the family together. So, how powerful is this love, responsibility and commitment in marriage? Isnt it suppose to be like fairytales - lives happily ever after? Somebody please enlighten me.

Frankly speaking, I have no confident in my marriage. I fear that my husband would find love elsewhere. I couldnt accept the fact that there is no more love between us. And I couldnt accept the fact that its just the responsibility that keeps us together. And I couldnt accept that its just the commitment that holds the family together. In short, I couldnt allow the missing of any factors. Although nobody can predict the future, I still want a perfect marriage and family.

With Xiang, I have no doubts about his responsibility and commitment. As for love, i'm not sure. I found everything in him, except for his love. Sadly, I'm really not sure. Not sure if i should accept whatever may come? If so, I'm contradicting myself. Not sure if i should just let this relationship go? But, my love is enduring strong and unshaken.

All in all, I am thinking too much and too far. In rational, I should build my worth - career and finance now. As for relationship, I shall let nature takes its course and treasure whatever I have with Xiang.

being childish

2005-06-10T10:55:00.000+08:00

Khor-rupted says:
u very rou mah leh....change your name lah...
Khor-rupted says:
from rouyun to rou mah....hahahah
Lynne says:
u bai chi huh
Khor-rupted says:
u chi ta bian!
Lynne says:
u he xiao bian
Khor-rupted says:
u bian tai!
Lynne says:
u hum sup
Khor-rupted says:
dun say pple lah...u also!
Lynne says:
hahaha
Khor-rupted says:
look like innocent...but pretend only...so horny!
Lynne says:
hello....im one hor
Khor-rupted says:
yah yah...

Disgusting!!

2005-06-08T21:24:00.000+08:00

While I was having my dinner at TM-foodcourt with mum and twin, we saw something disgusting which I nearly puke! Guess what?!?!

There was this family whom just settled down with a place to sit in front of us. Shortly, the son told his mum that he needs to wee wee. And you know what the mum did? She literally took out a plastic bag and let the son wee!!! After the son has done with his weeing, she tied up the big bag of yuckie and throw it in the dustbin nearby. Obviously, she didnt even wash her hand! So unhygiene! Somemore, its in front of so many people. I was then drinking my soup and silly sistas still teased that, 'the urine nice to drink hor?' I was like, so disgusted!! Yucks!!!!

I have never came across sucha unglam sight. Furthermore, its in the foodcourt where people are having their dinner. Fortunately I'm about to finish my food, else the sight would definitely turn my appetite off. I simply don't understand why? What's so difficult in bringing the son to the toilets and wee? Its not as though the toilet was far away, its so near. I just felt that the mum is basically lazy and uncivilised, sad to say.

So much for my rumble, time's up for my show again...haha! It'sssssssssssssss showtime! yeah!

1st Time

2005-06-07T22:49:00.000+08:00

I have my first lesson of practical driving this evening.

Before I went for my lesson, I was pretty scared that I cannot manoeuvre the car well. In fact, my engine stalled 3 times and it all happened at the traffic junction when I got edgy. I'm such a fraidy cat! haha

I guess its true the 1st timer alwaYs have difficulty coordinating between the clutch and the accelerator. Either I depress too much on the accelarator or I didnt release my clutch enough to achieve the desired biting point. I keep forgetting to maintain the half clutch position when am moving off from stationery or changing gears. Anyway, I really need more practise to overcome my fear on the road.

As I'm a forgetful person, I must find a way to remember the procedures. I thought, maybe before I go for the lesson, read through the theory book again. Alternatively, I got to write the steps down in details after every lessons. Well, its seems to me that I have to choose the latter. hee! Furthermore, I knew that am a slow learner. Therefore, I have to put in extra effort.

My test date is on the 15 Nov at 1015am. That means to say, I have 5 months to practise. As what my guy advises, I should go twice a week for the first 2-3 months till I pick up the driving skill. When I'm confident, I would then reduce to once a week. Well, he's seldom wrong and I shall heed his advise diligently. ;p

Alright, I had a long day and its time for a good night rest. Goodnight all...

Lesson Learnt

2005-06-03T15:04:00.000+08:00

Before you report or ask your boss for approval or comments, have a better understanding of the whole picture. Else when boss throw the question back at you, DUMB!

Therefore, understand more from the originator before knocking at boss's door!

erm...

2005-05-20T21:22:00.001+08:00

So, here comes the long weekend from Vesak's day.....

Apparently, im at home on this Friday night - the start of the long weekend! During my poly days, I would have gone out for dinner and to clubbing with my khakis. But now, im getting lazy. By listening to class 95 actually perk me up to club. Nope...i have decided to stay home, watch the drama serial at 10pm and then read The Art of Deal before i go to sleep...sounds like a goody gal ya??

Thinking about work, my boss actually asked me to write an email about 'Writing Technique' to our Engineers. haha! Then, i was thinking, would my colleagues think that my english is good?? My gosh...not true man! Although the email was written with the help of a reference book, they wouldn't know I extracted out from that book. Hopefully, they understand....but does it matter and who cares anyway..right? So long as i've done my job...

(dancing away....coz you're free....you can do what you want to do....you got to live with your life......) *clubbing mood*

okay...there are a few things i need to get it done over the weekend.
1. getting the 10 year series for my final theory test on 2 June
2. sourcing for a writing or communication skill book
3. explore LJ
4. watching star wars
5. change blogskin

Time's up for my show...tata...

2005-05-19T21:25:00.000+08:00

I started blogging with the influence of both my mcp and a gal. In fact, she was a total stranger to us. But, by reading her blog, it brought us closer to her. Her blog was indeed very heart warming. When we knew that she is locking up her blog, we are so sad by her decision made. After reading 2-3 of others' blog, none can be compared to her.

So, i decided to give her my well blessing after much hesitation. Initially, I didnt have the courage to write her a comment for fear of my poor written english and I felt awkward to do so. Another reason is that I didnt want to render a similar comment like what others wrote. I thought, my comment would humbly depict my intention to let her know of this couple who sincerely wish her well, simple as that.

Now, I'm glad that we are able to read her blog and share her happiness again.

Sob Sob

2005-05-19T21:11:00.000+08:00

sigh...sigh...sigh...

So sad...I failed my final theory again! damn boring! Nevermind, I'm gona book again this Saturday morning before I meet my mcp.

Thought I would pass as I have put my effort to study. Maybe not hard enough...sigh...

sob...sob...sob...

my man...omg!

2005-05-18T16:24:00.000+08:00

Khor-rupted says:
u always like to talk about those mushy stuff leh...cannot stand leh...
Lynne says:
u very difficult lah
Khor-rupted says:
u very mushy lah...
Lynne says:
if dun tok u say i change of heart and ask me why this why that
Khor-rupted says:
heheh....
Lynne says:
if i say u say me mushy and say me this say me that
Lynne says:
u very hard to satisfy lah...
Khor-rupted says:
okok...u not mushy....i hard to satisfy..
Lynne says:
ya lah
Lynne says:
now then u noe huh
Khor-rupted says:
okok....just remain what u are now....heheh

hey hey

2005-05-17T21:41:00.000+08:00

haha....on my way to beautify my blog....

Ok...managed to learn 2 things.
1. Look at my 'Links' at the sidebar, added 3 links of my own other than googles.
2. Look at the colour of all the main heading and the title of my blog, changed from beige(i think so) to white.

more to come man.....

getting motivated.....

oh yeah!!!!

Feeling ????

2005-05-16T20:44:00.000+08:00

Am having mixed feelings...felt blank, nostalgic, pessimistic, tired....indescribable....:(

I was on mc today for my usual monthly pain. Staying home was about surfing net, watching tv, sleeping and now writing blog.

While I was watching the 7pm serial show, I started to feel kinda lost and insecure...just like what i mentioned, indescribable feeling! Then, I was thinking, my life seems so boring and dull with no interest, no aim, no goal to look forward to. My current life is about waking up at 7am for work, going home at 6pm, and when friday comes, back to my mcp's square room. Am i living a boring life? felt so lousy.

Perhaps I should work on some interest, eg, beautifying my blog, reading motivating and enriching books, learn a sport, taking up japanese language, more and more. At least, I have something to keep my life well occupied with fulfillment. Having such activity could also help cast my inferiority away and build up my confident. In one way or another, at least, I wouldn't felt losing out to those born with a silver spoon.

Its true for me that, whenever i felt down, i start to think of how bad my life was, comparing to those well to do peers. I always envy others of how beautiful their life was. There are so many 'if only' in my mind. By feeling so, it would only make my life more miserable, i knew. But somehow, i just can't help feeling that way. My mcp and sista told me there's no need to envy others, you are who you are! Like what they say, i ought to be proud of myself and work towards what I want and live with my own fate. Stop envy others and feel sad for myself! Happiness wouldn't fall on my hand naturally, so I have to create my own happiness.

I hate the feeling of being lonely and lost, my mind would start to linger away....for good and for bad thoughts, for sweet and bitter memories, for happiness and sadness.....

lynne, its time to do something about it.

what a happening friday night...

2005-05-14T22:47:00.001+08:00

Well, went clubbing again....

Met my mcp for dinner at BK, wheelock place. We were supposed to shop for his cufflink, shirts and tie at Isetan. Ended up.....clubbing session again. Both of us were pretty tired. I guess we went so as to create chance for....hmm....let's keep that in suspense.

As usual, we went to mdm wong. Wanted to go DBLO, but the queue was damn long. Last night was good. Felicia, hongching and I managed to dance at the forever crowded dancefloor while Derek, Desmond and my mcp sat and drank. My mcp actually fell asleep. he later joined us at the floor too. I felt alot of glare at us, making me feel good - cool and protected. I always felt like his woman whenever we club together. More clubbing together, ya?

At around 2am, Derek suggested going to Yinghuang to join his friends there. So we went. It was at the former Music Underground (beside Lido).

You would be surprise to know that at the time of 3am, more and more people crowded the place! Imagine, at or after 2am, clubs along Mohd Sultan, Zouk, or any others would probably be less crowded and people started to go off - perhaps for supper and then home sweet home. But it was totally the opposite for Yinghuang! There was even a liveband performance at 4am where they sang both chinese and english songs. But this club played techno which doesn't really suits me. Or rather, the whole place doesn't appeal to go for a second time. Derek opened a bottle of Martell, so we sat and drank, enjoying the scenery of lians....

Oh ya, another reason for me not going was the stupid and awful cockroaches!!!! We were waiting outside for Derek to go home. I didnt know of the roach till mcp asked me what is that, and the next moment i jumped up to the seat! he still pointed the 2nd roaches for me to see. I tell you, he was very cheeky, frightening me! Shortly, I shivered with fear (ok, sound exaggerated but true) begging him to leave and then next, i cried! The cockroaches was big!!! Flying here and there!!!! And it was so near to us!!! Stupid cockroaches!!!!!! make me shivered and cried....stupid stupid stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hmph!

Derek was pretty high after all the drinks. We were quite worried when he drives us home. he nearly hit the curb. Luckily I have sweets, so gave him a piece. By the time we reached home, its was 6 plus in the early morning. Dead tired!

Annoyed!

2005-05-13T11:13:00.000+08:00

I was pretty upset over my friends. Why?

I shared my happiness, sadness, anger, disappointment with my friends, exclusively to my closest friends and only them. However, sad to say, it turned out that my friend shared and had bad perception on my bf.

Yes, I'm forbidden to do this and do that for some matters. 1st example, going for a holiday trip with my friends. My bf felt that if I don't have the cash, don't go. I agreed, I should not borrow money for my pure enjoyment and there is always another chance. 2nd example, clubbing with friends. My bf never ever like the idea of me clubbing. He felt that clubbing would result in late night sleep and he worried for my safety. But come to think of it, its only about going for holiday and clubbing. Hey guys, shouldn't we must give him some credits for his concern thoughts for me.

Initially, I do not mind when my friends say my weekend sure not free or i always cant meet them. But now, I felt so annoyed and upset. Guys, not true, mind you! Didnt I organise for our poly dinners? Didnt I ask my sec sch friends out? And did you guys actually go out without me organising? I felt so pissed off! And all i got was a bf's gf and always cant do this cant do that.

I only have weekend for my bf. So, what's wrong with spending my weekend just for my bf? If you guys have partners, won't you guys do the same too? ok, maybe im wrong, but relationship is subjective and individual right? Instead of putting me down, why not show me your utmost understanding?

Perhaps I didnt clarified my bf's stand enough that caused them to have sucha impression. Anyway, i wouldn't want to share my relationship thingy with my friends anymore, trust me!

Friday the Thirtheen

2005-05-13T08:40:00.000+08:00

Weekend is here again...

Didnt really had a good night sleep last night...:( Woke up with a whirling head. Perhaps my mens is coming...

Now My thigh are aching after my run yesterday. But I felt good and light though.

So much of my complaints...Cant wait for 6pm to come.

Wwoowww

2005-05-12T21:18:00.000+08:00

What a great dinner I had cooked by Maddy! She boiled the soup with ikan bilis and scallop and bought all the meaty ingredients and stuffed it into the beancurd skin. Yum Yum...!

Hmm....I went for a run after my nappy. Seems like I had alot of energy and breath to enjoy and complete my 4k. Perhaps I should time my run next time.

Felt so refreshed now...hopefully I will have a sweet and lovely dreams tonight...Goody Goody Night mummy, sistas and dearest mcp....

*Dreaming.......Someday my prince would come...Someday I would find my love......*

On Leave

2005-05-12T15:56:00.001+08:00

Had my advance theory test this morning at 1015am. Hopefully I would pass this time! Pray Pray...hee

Being his goody gf (self-claimed), I accompanied my mcp for lunch at this taiwan restaurant at Toa Payoh. Being his sweetie gf (self-claimed, hee!) I bought him a tiramisu from Starbuck for his sweet teabreak. Well, as expected, I got the negative comments - why buy expensive cake? you buy one lata my colleagues wonder why only one? already got pimple still eat cake? In the end....

Khor-rupted says:
wah, long time never eat tiramisu liao...
Khor-rupted says:
very nice leh...
Khor-rupted says:
eh, if u know how to make tiramisu, i marry u! hahaha
Lynne says:
u siao ah

Khor-rupted says:
i finish liao...want to keep the cup?
Lynne says:
dun wan lah
Lynne says:
hmph
Khor-rupted says:
hmph what?
Khor-rupted says:
so i throw liao ah?
Lynne says:
throw lah
Khor-rupted says:
ok throw liao.... *wipe my mouth*

So, in the end, he finished up the cake happily like a small kid!!! My MCP...!

After our lunch, we walked around and landed in this Habitual Forum. It exhibit the house of a 4 and 5 room units. As we walked around the 5 room unit, we were discussing how our house gona be like...in zen style? big living room? a tub in our bathroom? the design of our master bedroom? etc etc. As he is the only child, so living with his parents is a MUST MUST! A 4-room unit would be kinda small for us. Therefore, we thought getting a 5 room unit would be good for us, living with his parents and eventually starting a family. Although, I would like to have a house of just our own, I have no objection living with his parents since I got along pretty well with them...imagine mahjong every weekend...haha Well, that's provided we got marry...haha

Sad to say, the thorny issue here would always be MONEY! We really have to save up for every comfort of our life in the future. And I strongly believe we would made it one day...right darling? hee

When we parted at the interchange, wanted so much to stay longer with him. I miss him. Can't wait to be in his warmth embrace tomorrow and throughout our weekend.

(If tomorrow never comes Will he know how much I loved him Did I try in every way to show him every day That he's my only one)

Something Interesting

2005-05-10T16:39:00.000+08:00

I had dinner with my sec sch mates yesterday.

Danny shared with us something interesting that he has learnt from his workplace -Super Memory Games! Ok, here its goes like this.....

1. Banana 11. aeroplane

2. strawberry 12. ticket

3. sylester 13. lubuan

4. MLTR 14. battery

5. animation 15. funeral

6. recovery 16. beautiful

7. pit-stop 17. isetan

8. soccer ball 18. yoshinoya

9. Man U 19. morning glory

10. scuba 20. orange juice

We were very impressed when Danny was able to memorise all the words positioning and vice versa when we throw in questions. And he got all right, mind you!

The tactic is to link the all the words together. For the first 1-10, he used sound to associate with the words. Which means, 1- bun 2- shoe 3- tree 4- door 5- hive 6- stick 7- heaven 8- gate 9- wine 10- hen. Eg, when asked the words for pt 2, he linked shoe with printed strawberries; given scuba, he linked hen (10) swim using scuba. Its all about how you create your story and link the word with he sound. As for the second 10-20, he used his own creativity to link...don't ask me how (hehe), its all about creativity and to use the best asset we had in our body- BRAIN! But the above are consider simple. I heard their trainer are able to memorise 100 of those very long words which would twist your tongue, especially those medical terms or indian names. And how they did was to link up into a picture, something like that..don't ask me how they do it?! hahaha

Perhaps I would give it a try and impress my friends too...haha (haolian right?!)