生日快乐

Had a family gathering at our place and it was good seeing everybody. A even better news is that my cousin has confirmed the little nephew on the way :) Oreo is the hyper kid and my parents remarked more than once that in a few years home, we all been busy with our activities and leaving them at home ... Yu was out celebrating her friend's birthday on MY birthday and Ze was out for his new found church cell group/session ;) Well, I also asked them not to worry cos I forsee me being around the house for quite some time.. Yes, even so at 25 years OLD.

My little cousins came from their graduation ceremony at playschool and kindergarten. Oreo was super active chasing her around which only got her pretty scared and jumpy to any adults to keep her off the ground.. =) Hence the distance between the pet AND the kid.

Took off after awhile to meet the DMNs. We walked in the rain, slump ice cream at Macs and then a treat at Long BEach (ECP) before ending the night with cakes gifts and sprinkles.. .. It was a journey back to childhood which I really appreciated.

Klian presented me with her [Just Right] Photo Frame early at our meet up. And the moment I saw it, I was real real happy. Over the years, I guess we learn through genuine love and thoughts about the art of choosing presents. .. Some through mistakes even. But today when I got IT, I saw a friend who know me for what I am , the likes and dislikes... ... Black and White, The Size & Shape of the photo and frame.

And of course, the celebrations and presents from the DMNs were wonderful and very much appreciated. The birthday wishes that came in through SMS and FBook warm my heart and I am duper thankful to friends and family that makes the effort to make this normal Saturday a special One.

THANK YOU :)


I sat down one evening and printed some photos for the many photo frames I won previously and the Daiso board I bought with Yen.. The little black frame now pales in comparison from the one Klian gave me -.0

Yen in case you are jealous, that your picture isn't here. Our yacht polariod picture is prominently on the LAND OF DREAMS with the GG pictures etc as well...I love how my boards are all a mess with tokens, random key chains and cards.. Memories that I will carry along haphazardly through life ;)

这二十五岁的生日不一定是最精彩的，
或最热闹的，
但是我无所谓。

不是很特别的我，
有很疼爱我的家人，
非常不一般的朋友（永不变的友情），
我满足了。
没有暧昧对象，
我的心还没回来，
所以近期内。。
还是会一个人。

但我不强求，
人生中有一，没二；
我明白。
将开始的以想不到新工作-
棒！
其他的-
我愿意等。

我二十五岁的生日愿望，
不是很大，
但也不简单。
我只希望-
活的自在。

What's Hot? WHEREHOUSE SALE ;)

For Mit^ju and C&K wherehouse sales, it was queues, squeeze, shoes and grab then more queues to pay for the items. I HAD to get shoes because Oreoo love our worn shoes. Plus work is starting soon and I NEED more work shoes. Everyone had to queue to enter and bcos it was Mit^ju first wherehouse sale and they had the sale at 3rd floor of a considerably smaller venue, the wait was patience testing. And it doesn't help that I had to rush for a vet appointment for Oreo. Today I learn the hard way that the internet may be one best friend, but one still need to differentiate the facts and myths.

Like Chocolates and Raisins, Onions and Garlic is poisonous to dogs when taken though usually you need a substantial amount for life threatening consequences... However, I felt super guilty when I realize what I researched on the net was not only false but bad for Oreo at the Vet. Oreo was getting ticks on his body and I thought garlic will "repel" the ticks off him. -.- But now, I am glad that we have sorted out what to do and get Oreo back in shape. He needs to fatten up too! And tonight he has his beef dinner as a treat ;)


My Buys.. The pink flats(in box) and the pointed black heel ( above cream shoes) are from C&K. The rest are Mit^ju buys. The total damage at Mit^ju would even pull my BKK shopping trip to shame. 6 shoes for $40. GRINZ

Yu was more controlled but she bought a size 41 sandals (black) even though she is a size 38. So she wasn't that rational after all. Well, she is still gonna wear the sandals and the fit wasn't that bad when wore on. I really like her nautical wedges and think she loves them too. Her best buy for this shopping trip probably.. (white sandals - C&k)

AND today I finally parallel park between two cars on my own. Time taken was slightly longer than normal parking but I am glad it wasn't that long. It was jerky as complained by ze, but thats cos I wasn't confident and really do not want to bang into either cars. But being the klutz, I offered my parking coupon to another car when I was back, only to be told (laugh kindly) that after 5pm there is no need for coupon!

T.T Duhz

Its here!!!

Overall its just like as shown on Gmarket site. except that the blazer is much lighter than I had expected. Not really sure if this is a pro or con, will probably know when i start wearing them for work.

Love the grey jacket the most out of the loot, though it came in the wrong size (M). ..

You & Your Salary

Stuffnoonetoldme

Something we want so much and its a common measure of our worthiness and capability etc, yet also know it do not determine who we are or what we can achieved . . .

If you are happy, get together...

Singlehood is desirable anywhere (reel) except in real life. Have caught a few episodes of SATC* over the weekend and in the show - even when Carri*e has to compete with 20 something years old for MBig's attention, you know that the heroine we all be rooting for will be OK. She has her good friends and is doing what she like best - writes. Guy or no guy. Be it 30 years or going 40, they are good cos we know somehow in the end, the male and female leads will get together.

I do not deny that I live in a bubble, where by I think that even without putting any effort, somehow my happy ending will come. Well friends will know, I tried. Avenues that I have attempted to expand my social life and maybe meet somebody, that I do not think I will go through again. But I still believed, when family teased about the lack of friends (from UNI) , when my siblings ask, and relatives join in the questioning,drilling and recommendations for my good, when I look around me at the couples , that I will be OK.

For if one get together for a happy reason, its good for the heart. But if one get together for a reason like loneliness, I would think solitaire is more desirable...

弦子 天真

但承诺已经冷却了
我的天真在泪水里沉沦
孤独它让我无法负荷
不用假装还爱着
捨不得还是放开了
我的天真早就摔成遍地的忐忑
失去了所有顔色
这次我真的痛了
真的彻底醒了
我试着洒脱
换来的只是伤痕
我爱到痛了
你却留下我一个人
埋葬我的天真
还能够说些什么
当快乐已经掏空了
我的天真早就碎成遍地的忐忑
努力平凑着 却再也无法完整
这次我真的痛了
真的彻底醒了
我试着洒脱
换来的只是伤痕
我爱到痛了
你却留下我一个人
埋葬我的天真
我哭的累了
没有梦是好的
别再说爱我
你给的全是悔恨
我爱到痛了
你却留下我一个人
埋葬我的天真

My type of song

Counting down

I am shopping again.. This time at Gmaaarket since I am on a look out for Blazers for work and thought they will provide a good alternative to the usual brands... Can't wait to for the two items to arrive and if its even half as good as shown, I foresee more online shopping at G Market.

Here's my buys:

Grey

Black

Self hypo

海阔天空... ... There was this friend whom was really into drums and he will make me listen to BD's original Cantonese version. I think I only managed a "nice tune.." then but as I listen it here and with the lyrics screening - It does inspire and gets me light-hearted! Dreams are worth many disappointments and time, hence no matter how silly, I want to keep searching and believing in me (& my bubbles of cos). This year come end Oct, I will be living for a quarter of a century, I can't wait ... It will be good good, very good, so so so good from now on! I know! hahaha

I WANT THE JOB

6oct Wed: Its five days since my second and last interview and this post is going straight to draft because I just feel like ranting. Its ironic how I cannot stay in one job for long and how many jobs and industries I went into in the short span of two years. Somehow I think its mirror my dating life, I cannot seem to be able to settle down with anyone.

I have since began to go into psychological breakdown and analysis mode because of this long period of no news. At least I knew I had been honest and have tried my best (I even wrote a branding article as an after thought for the interviewers), so at this moment I am still not THAT panicky. Its just that I go about my days in a daze and I have NEVER refresh my email box this often before. Expectation about securing the job at the moment is 50-50.

Here is my analysis of not getting the job:
1) Wasn't as articulated and confident in my 2nd interview with the CEO. The panel was casual but he was intimidating.
2) High remuneration expectation
3) Lousy grades in Uni
4) Not smart enough with no prior research experience AND not with business degree [Honestly it prob will not be a problem if No.3 doesn't exist]
5) He also seem to agree that gan chiong is my biggest weakness

Here is my psychological self-console that I prob may get the job:
1) Its been 3 working days of deliberation so its not a straight forward "NO" case
2) They probably need more time to provide my employment contract (ultimate optimism)
3) My enthusiasm for the job with my prompt email follow up (write up , picture etc) and my self-initiated branding article
4) Was a recommended candidate by a principal consultant?
5) I presented an honest yet realistic front at the same second interview and he appreciates it?




I am really scared now that I will not get the job. The intention to leave is made known to quite a few relevant person and I don't know how to go from here. And mainly because research and analysis has been what I wanted to go into and the job scope seems like a good balance

8th Oct Fri* i got it*

Oh lala, those were the days

There were some distant memory prints hidden in my email account which I would have long forgotten if not due to boredom at work today. I am glad I took on this journey for whatsoever reason because it did create some pretty good memories thinking back now.


This was my first trip with "friends" in university. I only knew one person from the trip and I wasn't in the same dive group as him. Then lots of stuffs happen on trip at tioman and after that..Make some friends there but none that are still in contact with.


I so recognize my grinz in this picture, mask or no mask. Hee


The volunteers, the events stretched for 3 days. But I remember I was there for only two...


Emi*leo was this guy I knew from the camp who went on to become DIP mate and also course mate. . .

I think i look super young here. Haha


During banking days where formal wear is the norm.

B M W - P7 Ride

This entry is reallllllyy about canon s95 vs LX3! Yen bought hers on that very day and went trigger happy. The plus points definitely is the vibrant colour and the auto-bright light even in the evening with no flash!


The fish eye effect. This is pre hair colour and hair cut with Joann on Sunday. Now i have new hair colour and cut!

The effect that I like from Canon cameras! A splash of colours amid B&W

Twin Effect

The normal shot

The poster colour shot

Yen & Kloon

All prepare for the yacht ride

Nautical - White / Blue & White Strips





Food was all prepared on board by a young chef?! And served by a young waitress. They were all probably from the event company that does yacht chartering.

Pre- Wolf

OS: Tsk Tsk, midst of wolfingdown the food

Happy to wolf

Nautical theme again

Non-nautical theme



THE CREW

From this picture onwards, its all LX3 images while those on the above are all CS95.

@Keppel



The Hat Team



Girls in the family(ze really not a fan of picture taking)

Cheers Team 1

Cheers Team 2



We could not stop taking pictures at the start but grew wobbly when we spend more time at sea







1 of 6 who swam to the shore. Thumbs up

Blue blue sky

With Minnie

With Minnie too

We even manage to watch the fireworks along Sentosa when night falls. Songs of the sea ;)

"we had F.u.n!"

Kai qing underwent lots of costumes change ;) Matching strips team!

FOOD WAS DELICIOUS, my first helping



One of the many Polaroids we could take!!




As the night ends, we said our goodbyes with a light heart but very wobbly legs.

*fingers crossed*