New year = new resolutions. This is the first time i am making resolutions, never thot that one day, i ll be making them too! Hoho :P Lets try!
1. Slimmer and healthier: hope to regain my weight during sec sch (a secret! but i m close to it)
2. Reach new heights in career: to excel in watever i do and to do wat i really love (which i tink is procurement and PR, not only me, ppl ard me tells me i m cut out to do that!)
3. Love my parents and Granny more and more (*mucks~~)
4. Keep in touch with more old frens and extended family
5. Read more books: I have been reading lesser since i work, which is bad and imbalanced.
6. To try and go dating (if there is someone): I have been shutting myself out for 4 yrs and its really time to move on, get a life. If u know me well, u know i hardly talk about wanting to date, coz it wasnt really impt to me, but after so many yrs (u know why), I think i can let go of the past.
Speaking of books.. I am reading "For One More Day" by Mitch Albom. Hmmm..i love this book. His books are simply written, no chim chim words and long descriptions. Everything, every word and sentence that you read, you must understand and think with your heart. Your heart will lead you to the gist of his book. Must try this book! :)
Friday, December 29, 2006
New Year :)
Its new year soon! The long long wkend is coming at last! :P
Read an article in the newspapers yesterday and came across this phrase that I like, "Every day, we are closer to the day we die". Hmm..a lot of 'flavor' right? It teaches us to treasure every day we have, every hr/min/sec. Life is fragile, recently read in the papers that ppl just die in their sleep. Wah..can u imagine sleeping and not waking up the next day? So sad...every time u say goodnight to ur parents, it could be the last time too....hmmm..so now when i say and kiss them goodnight, i bear-hug them tightly too. I am afraid of losing ppl/things that i treasure. Haha..yah..kissing and saying goodnight has been a habit for 23yrs and its still counting. I guess even when I am married with my own family, I will still make a trip home just to say and kiss goodnight every day! Woohaa..i dun grow up, do i?
Mom went to spa yesterday and told me Jennifer (her fren there) met me last wk (when i was dining with a fren near her shop) and Jennifer told her that I am look so young, not like 23. Hmm...*pondering* u mean i dun grow old? but i like to remain and look young le, so i do pamper myself a lot > I have an Aunt, who amazingly looks like she is forever 30yrs old only! Not an exaggeration, next time i post her pic on my blog and u can judge for urself! :)
New year comes new resolutions. *pondering*
Read an article in the newspapers yesterday and came across this phrase that I like, "Every day, we are closer to the day we die". Hmm..a lot of 'flavor' right? It teaches us to treasure every day we have, every hr/min/sec. Life is fragile, recently read in the papers that ppl just die in their sleep. Wah..can u imagine sleeping and not waking up the next day? So sad...every time u say goodnight to ur parents, it could be the last time too....hmmm..so now when i say and kiss them goodnight, i bear-hug them tightly too. I am afraid of losing ppl/things that i treasure. Haha..yah..kissing and saying goodnight has been a habit for 23yrs and its still counting. I guess even when I am married with my own family, I will still make a trip home just to say and kiss goodnight every day! Woohaa..i dun grow up, do i?
Mom went to spa yesterday and told me Jennifer (her fren there) met me last wk (when i was dining with a fren near her shop) and Jennifer told her that I am look so young, not like 23. Hmm...*pondering* u mean i dun grow old? but i like to remain and look young le, so i do pamper myself a lot > I have an Aunt, who amazingly looks like she is forever 30yrs old only! Not an exaggeration, next time i post her pic on my blog and u can judge for urself! :)
New year comes new resolutions. *pondering*
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Happy Boxing Day
Yeah! Its Christmas and over soon...Hahaha..nevertheless, I'm still in a festive mood, coz of the long wkend that is beckoning to me (for New Yr). Wonder how my new yr will turn out...haven made any arrangements yet, and I doubt any arrangment will come to me, coz usually I'm the one who 'date' my frens :P
Was reading Shufen's blog and she wrote this statement (which i had to 'borrow' from her): "我想有些事不强求，顺其自然，不想太多，反而更多惊喜吧。" (Thanks Shufen dear, I love this statement). Hmmm..this is a simple yet deep sentence, which brought me lotsa enlightenment and realization.
Met up with my extended family over Xmas eve/Xmas itself. Wow..I'm truly impressed by my network now. I realized that almost everyone ard me knows everyone. How my uncle know my boss, my aunt knows blah blah..wow..this is wat i call a big social circle (and a useful one too). I like connections and how ppl connects to one another in work/life. I like ppl who are meaningful in my life and brings me knowledge, and ppl who loves me (hohoho). Hmmm...a small woman with big aspirations > my new yr resolution :)
Jay's song > Bai Se Feng Che > one of my fave songs..nice nice ^_^
Was reading Shufen's blog and she wrote this statement (which i had to 'borrow' from her): "我想有些事不强求，顺其自然，不想太多，反而更多惊喜吧。" (Thanks Shufen dear, I love this statement). Hmmm..this is a simple yet deep sentence, which brought me lotsa enlightenment and realization.
Met up with my extended family over Xmas eve/Xmas itself. Wow..I'm truly impressed by my network now. I realized that almost everyone ard me knows everyone. How my uncle know my boss, my aunt knows blah blah..wow..this is wat i call a big social circle (and a useful one too). I like connections and how ppl connects to one another in work/life. I like ppl who are meaningful in my life and brings me knowledge, and ppl who loves me (hohoho). Hmmm...a small woman with big aspirations > my new yr resolution :)
Jay's song > Bai Se Feng Che > one of my fave songs..nice nice ^_^
Friday, December 22, 2006
Single man VS Single woman
I like these 2 posts, so decided to post and share:
男生没有女朋友的16大好处
1)走在校园中、大街上、宾馆里，可以不慌不忙的去看自己想看的MM，想看就看,看得随便。可以大胆的去和世界上任何一个MM搭讪，不用担心耳朵被扯掉，胳膊被卸掉，或者眼珠子被挖掉。
2)可以不用担心过节如过关，再也不用节衣缩食来储备资金，迎接那些万恶的情人节、圣诞节、她的生日、我的定情纪念日……
3)总算可以有一点闲散资金给老爸老妈买一点小礼品，以显示自己的孝心了。
4)可以一天不洗脸、一周不洗澡、一月不洗衣，一年不洗车，照样不会受到任何人的任何处罚了。 5)可以想吃什么就吃什么美食，不用担心因为口中气味被拒绝KISS，不用担心体型不好被骂成唐僧的二徒弟了。
6)可以安心上网，在QQ与自己想聊的MM说话。不用为了保住电脑，只能无限伤感的把自己苦心搜集的美女图片送到回收站里了。
7)可以不用被强拉上街，充当搬运工、刷卡机、人力车了。
8)可以完整的看一场球赛，而不用被中途没收遥控器了。可以不再被逼陪看弱智的韩剧，作一个真正的爱国者了。
9)可以节省非常可观的电话费用，不受中国电信、中国移动、中国网通反复剥削，不用早请示、晚汇报、表忠心、发毒誓了。
10)不用挖空心思发酸倒自己的短信取悦领导了，可以发短信给原来不敢发的MM，不用担心手机被强行检查了。
11)不用再被迫回答“如果我们落水时，到底先救我还是救你妈”的无聊问题了。
12)不用给她们的家人抓壮丁，无偿劳动累死累活还要说是自己应该做的了。
13)可以保持身体健康和完整，不必随时准备充当危险的人体沙袋了。
14)可和几个伙计踢球踢个痛快而不是被人踢了，可以斗地主斗到半夜而不用担心被关在门外反思了。
15)如果有两个小时，可以从北京飞到南京见网友，而不是在寒风中一直哆嗦，还要对姗姗来迟的她送上笑脸了。
16)不用担心被人戴绿帽子，并随时有可能给其他人戴上绿帽子。可以有机会实现小时候的梦想：植树造林，绿化祖国了
女生没有男朋友的16大好处
1、周末可以放心睡懒觉，不必费心准备约会。
2、早起可以不化妆，不用担心男友嫌弃。
3、在大街上可以到处看看英俊的男子，让自己的审美跟得上潮流。
4、可以放心大胆的商场的促销活动，不必担心被如海的人潮将自己男朋友冲到天涯海角，更不用看男友不满意的脸色。
5、帅哥照片可以满屋子挂，管他韩国、日本或美国。
6、寿命可以延长，不必做男朋友大男子主义的出气筒。
7、可以安心上网，不必担心再有谁跟你抢夺上网权，或者说不喜欢你上网。
8、有利于节约金钱，不必再担心买给自己的衣服和买给男朋友的衣服成反比例涵数。
9、有利于节约时间，不用每周都有那么几天想和男朋友在一起，不用担心男友的所处位置而打电话寻找。
10、节约大量的电话费，不用担心看到电话费单时再有想晕倒的欲望。
11、大量节约口水，不用因为太爱对方而变的小心翼翼的询问爱情问题“你爱不爱我？”，“你到底爱不爱我！！！！”。
12、可以有更多的空闲陪伴父母，不必担心有人会抱怨“你最爱的人不是我”。
13、可以随意和姐妹通宵畅谈，KTV，不用担心男朋友不喜欢！
14、可以专心的工作学习，不必担心怠慢“某人”会招来第三次世界大战伤及无辜。
15、可以用更开阔的视野来看这个世界，不必将眼神聚焦在一个人的身上。
16、还有最重要的是没有男朋友的话就拥有了无限可能，可以今天和张三吃饭，明天和李四看电影，后天和王麻子逛街……单身的女子 身边不会缺少倾慕的男子 ！
Mentally do a count..how many reasons apply to you? Hoho :p
男生没有女朋友的16大好处
1)走在校园中、大街上、宾馆里，可以不慌不忙的去看自己想看的MM，想看就看,看得随便。可以大胆的去和世界上任何一个MM搭讪，不用担心耳朵被扯掉，胳膊被卸掉，或者眼珠子被挖掉。
2)可以不用担心过节如过关，再也不用节衣缩食来储备资金，迎接那些万恶的情人节、圣诞节、她的生日、我的定情纪念日……
3)总算可以有一点闲散资金给老爸老妈买一点小礼品，以显示自己的孝心了。
4)可以一天不洗脸、一周不洗澡、一月不洗衣，一年不洗车，照样不会受到任何人的任何处罚了。 5)可以想吃什么就吃什么美食，不用担心因为口中气味被拒绝KISS，不用担心体型不好被骂成唐僧的二徒弟了。
6)可以安心上网，在QQ与自己想聊的MM说话。不用为了保住电脑，只能无限伤感的把自己苦心搜集的美女图片送到回收站里了。
7)可以不用被强拉上街，充当搬运工、刷卡机、人力车了。
8)可以完整的看一场球赛，而不用被中途没收遥控器了。可以不再被逼陪看弱智的韩剧，作一个真正的爱国者了。
9)可以节省非常可观的电话费用，不受中国电信、中国移动、中国网通反复剥削，不用早请示、晚汇报、表忠心、发毒誓了。
10)不用挖空心思发酸倒自己的短信取悦领导了，可以发短信给原来不敢发的MM，不用担心手机被强行检查了。
11)不用再被迫回答“如果我们落水时，到底先救我还是救你妈”的无聊问题了。
12)不用给她们的家人抓壮丁，无偿劳动累死累活还要说是自己应该做的了。
13)可以保持身体健康和完整，不必随时准备充当危险的人体沙袋了。
14)可和几个伙计踢球踢个痛快而不是被人踢了，可以斗地主斗到半夜而不用担心被关在门外反思了。
15)如果有两个小时，可以从北京飞到南京见网友，而不是在寒风中一直哆嗦，还要对姗姗来迟的她送上笑脸了。
16)不用担心被人戴绿帽子，并随时有可能给其他人戴上绿帽子。可以有机会实现小时候的梦想：植树造林，绿化祖国了
女生没有男朋友的16大好处
1、周末可以放心睡懒觉，不必费心准备约会。
2、早起可以不化妆，不用担心男友嫌弃。
3、在大街上可以到处看看英俊的男子，让自己的审美跟得上潮流。
4、可以放心大胆的商场的促销活动，不必担心被如海的人潮将自己男朋友冲到天涯海角，更不用看男友不满意的脸色。
5、帅哥照片可以满屋子挂，管他韩国、日本或美国。
6、寿命可以延长，不必做男朋友大男子主义的出气筒。
7、可以安心上网，不必担心再有谁跟你抢夺上网权，或者说不喜欢你上网。
8、有利于节约金钱，不必再担心买给自己的衣服和买给男朋友的衣服成反比例涵数。
9、有利于节约时间，不用每周都有那么几天想和男朋友在一起，不用担心男友的所处位置而打电话寻找。
10、节约大量的电话费，不用担心看到电话费单时再有想晕倒的欲望。
11、大量节约口水，不用因为太爱对方而变的小心翼翼的询问爱情问题“你爱不爱我？”，“你到底爱不爱我！！！！”。
12、可以有更多的空闲陪伴父母，不必担心有人会抱怨“你最爱的人不是我”。
13、可以随意和姐妹通宵畅谈，KTV，不用担心男朋友不喜欢！
14、可以专心的工作学习，不必担心怠慢“某人”会招来第三次世界大战伤及无辜。
15、可以用更开阔的视野来看这个世界，不必将眼神聚焦在一个人的身上。
16、还有最重要的是没有男朋友的话就拥有了无限可能，可以今天和张三吃饭，明天和李四看电影，后天和王麻子逛街……单身的女子 身边不会缺少倾慕的男子 ！
Mentally do a count..how many reasons apply to you? Hoho :p
幸福是什么?
I read this from a site, hope to share with my 'readers':
什么叫幸福?
幸福就是当你想拉屎时,找到了一个茅坑,但是却发现那上面已有一个人,你就会觉得他很幸福.
曾经第一次听到电视里面这句对话时,对于那个民工这样对幸福的定义而感到好笑,后来反过来想想,幸福又何尝不是这个意思呢?
幸福是什么?幸福只不过是一种简单的满足.可不管怎么样,人的欲望是无穷尽的,这也就意味着你永远也满足不了,也许那个民工觉得很幸福的人他自己并不感到幸福,反而有可能在抱怨,早不来,迟不来,偏偏这个时候来,我快迟到了............这样一来,我们就会发现,他其实并但不感觉到幸福,反而在抱怨,所以也就引出了另外一个问题,幸福既然围绕在我们和身边,那我们怎么样才能去发现呢?
从一本杂志上看到这么一段话,当每天早晨你醒过来的时候,发现你所拥有的一切都还没有失去,你就会感到幸福,发现你的身体也还完整,你也会感幸福,等等.其实,我觉得幸福不在于你现在拥有什么,身体是否完整,关键的是你是否拥有一颗感恩的心.套用一句话来说,生活中不缺少幸福,而是缺少发现幸福的心.
什么叫幸福?
幸福就是当你想拉屎时,找到了一个茅坑,但是却发现那上面已有一个人,你就会觉得他很幸福.
曾经第一次听到电视里面这句对话时,对于那个民工这样对幸福的定义而感到好笑,后来反过来想想,幸福又何尝不是这个意思呢?
幸福是什么?幸福只不过是一种简单的满足.可不管怎么样,人的欲望是无穷尽的,这也就意味着你永远也满足不了,也许那个民工觉得很幸福的人他自己并不感到幸福,反而有可能在抱怨,早不来,迟不来,偏偏这个时候来,我快迟到了............这样一来,我们就会发现,他其实并但不感觉到幸福,反而在抱怨,所以也就引出了另外一个问题,幸福既然围绕在我们和身边,那我们怎么样才能去发现呢?
从一本杂志上看到这么一段话,当每天早晨你醒过来的时候,发现你所拥有的一切都还没有失去,你就会感到幸福,发现你的身体也还完整,你也会感幸福,等等.其实,我觉得幸福不在于你现在拥有什么,身体是否完整,关键的是你是否拥有一颗感恩的心.套用一句话来说,生活中不缺少幸福,而是缺少发现幸福的心.
Tis' the season to enjoy
Its Friday before Christmas. Hohoho..meaning I had to clear work today, else bring work home over the wkend :P Heehee..hard to say..depends on wat activities i have over the wkend bah...
Flipping thru the newspapers, I realized that there are many parties, late-night shopping, new movies etc. Hmmm...happening? Do ppl feel that joy and love is in the air? The skies are getting clear these days, with little/no rain > maybe Heaven knows that Christmas is coming and we need good weather to enjoy the lights and parades. Hmmm..I am beginning to feel the season's warmth and love. Tis' a season to give love and joy and to receive some in return. :)
These days, I am discovering more and more of myself. How weird..as if I din know myself for the past 23 yrs. Haha, but i feel that I have 'elevated' to a new level of self-being. Used to demand a lot, think a lot, and made a lot of unnecessary communication, this caused a bit of destress among my family and frens, as they felt 'overwhelmed' by me. Once a fren remarked that I need too much attention and not all ppl can take it. Being the little girl I was then, I blatantly ignored her words and continue to be who i am.
Nowadays, esp since I stepped into the working world, I realized that a lot of things just won't nicely happen the way I want them to be. Sometimes things cropped up, changes had to be made (even last min) and caused disruption of plans. Did I get angry/fed up? Surprisingly (to my own surprise as well), I did not. Took it quite well and was still quite pleased. I realized that some things are unpredictable, wat will come will come, everyone has their own things to do and its virtually impossible to suit ppl's timing all the time. Communication is must but not necessary everyday. To me, this is growing up. More independent, more objective and understanding. I am adamant not to make the same mistakes again. Even Mommy was proud of me this time! Hahaha!! ^_^
Though i am more mature now, I am still a young girl at heart. Heehee, which means, I am still girlish, bubbly, smiley, cheerful, optimistic and as usual, no bout of unhappy things can make me frown!! Hohohoho :)
Flipping thru the newspapers, I realized that there are many parties, late-night shopping, new movies etc. Hmmm...happening? Do ppl feel that joy and love is in the air? The skies are getting clear these days, with little/no rain > maybe Heaven knows that Christmas is coming and we need good weather to enjoy the lights and parades. Hmmm..I am beginning to feel the season's warmth and love. Tis' a season to give love and joy and to receive some in return. :)
These days, I am discovering more and more of myself. How weird..as if I din know myself for the past 23 yrs. Haha, but i feel that I have 'elevated' to a new level of self-being. Used to demand a lot, think a lot, and made a lot of unnecessary communication, this caused a bit of destress among my family and frens, as they felt 'overwhelmed' by me. Once a fren remarked that I need too much attention and not all ppl can take it. Being the little girl I was then, I blatantly ignored her words and continue to be who i am.
Nowadays, esp since I stepped into the working world, I realized that a lot of things just won't nicely happen the way I want them to be. Sometimes things cropped up, changes had to be made (even last min) and caused disruption of plans. Did I get angry/fed up? Surprisingly (to my own surprise as well), I did not. Took it quite well and was still quite pleased. I realized that some things are unpredictable, wat will come will come, everyone has their own things to do and its virtually impossible to suit ppl's timing all the time. Communication is must but not necessary everyday. To me, this is growing up. More independent, more objective and understanding. I am adamant not to make the same mistakes again. Even Mommy was proud of me this time! Hahaha!! ^_^
Though i am more mature now, I am still a young girl at heart. Heehee, which means, I am still girlish, bubbly, smiley, cheerful, optimistic and as usual, no bout of unhappy things can make me frown!! Hohohoho :)
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Weather & Mood
Weather is wet, rainy, gloomy these days..the rainy season is here. My mood is up-and-down, moody these days...the festive season is here again.
I dun really like Christmas. When i was young, we used to have family gathering on Xmas Eve. As I grow older, the gatherings get lesser. Frens have dates, families have their own activities. Xmas/NY is always alone, or with parents. But sometimes parents wanna re-live their days of dating too, so I must be 'automatic' la.
Looking into the mirror, I realized that my laughter has decreased, smiling face is not that often. Cannot...Evelyn is a happy girl. I must find back the happy cheerful Evelyn.
Enough said. Merry Christmas to all!! Hohoho :)
PS: Will try to continue updating my TW pics over the wkend. Laptop is still crazy... :P
I dun really like Christmas. When i was young, we used to have family gathering on Xmas Eve. As I grow older, the gatherings get lesser. Frens have dates, families have their own activities. Xmas/NY is always alone, or with parents. But sometimes parents wanna re-live their days of dating too, so I must be 'automatic' la.
Looking into the mirror, I realized that my laughter has decreased, smiling face is not that often. Cannot...Evelyn is a happy girl. I must find back the happy cheerful Evelyn.
Enough said. Merry Christmas to all!! Hohoho :)
PS: Will try to continue updating my TW pics over the wkend. Laptop is still crazy... :P
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Day 1 (21/11) > Taipei
We took a 8am flight and flew 4 hrs to reach Taipei, Taoyuan Airport. Heehee :) Managed to watched "The Lake House" on Krisworld (I missed it when it was showing in cinemas then) and bought a limited edition Dior Dual Lipgloss and Lipstick charm.
Reached Taipei and after checking, we proceed to Miramar Entertainment and Shopping Complex > it houses the biggest Ferris Wheel but we did not get a ride on it coz we were starving and can't wait to eat!! After lunch, we browsed ard the counters and shops in the complex. Hmm... Taiwan has fabulous shopping! Many varieties, many house brands and of coz, lotsa stuff! I will write more about shopping in a separate blog later :)
Some pics of us at Miramar, in front of the gigantic Ferris Wheel (pardon our sleepy faces, we were tired after the early flight and hungry too...*growl growl*):
Reached Taipei and after checking, we proceed to Miramar Entertainment and Shopping Complex > it houses the biggest Ferris Wheel but we did not get a ride on it coz we were starving and can't wait to eat!! After lunch, we browsed ard the counters and shops in the complex. Hmm... Taiwan has fabulous shopping! Many varieties, many house brands and of coz, lotsa stuff! I will write more about shopping in a separate blog later :)
Some pics of us at Miramar, in front of the gigantic Ferris Wheel (pardon our sleepy faces, we were tired after the early flight and hungry too...*growl growl*):
We proceed to Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and the compound is huge, with lotsa flowers in the front garden. Of coz..we had to take pics there! Esp Mom, who is very fascinated with flowers!! :)
Next, we were in time for the guard-changing ceremony at Marty's Shrine and took pics with the two guards outside the shrine. These 2 guards stood very still and straight, no movement, even with sweat dripping off their foreheads, they cannot move. We are allowed to take pics with them, anything > except to touch them! There is a bodyguard ard them, who will stop anyone who tries to touch them, and to help them wipe their sweat, arrange their rifles, belts etc. Haha :) Which guard looks better?
That night, we went to Shihlin Night Market, a very famous night bazaar and a must-go tourist destination, even locals flock there to eat and shop for bargains. The bazaar is divided into two portions > food and clothes/accessories. Of coz we had to go to the food area first!
The chicken chop there is famous (see above) coz it comes in big pieces (abt A4 size), and its UNCUT. The queue is never ending, and i did a tally while i was there: the boss can sell 6-8 pieces of chicken per min. Hmm...Each piece is NT45 (~S$2.20), so he can earn at least S$15 in a min! Hmmm... Too bad i never try it, coz its too huge for me to finish alone! The fruits are great too and the most popular drink there is white bitter gourd juice (mixed with honey and if u like, pineapple or apple). Its cooling and at first taste, sweet. However when you drink it, it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. Very indescrible, and I love it. A plus is that your pimples will clear if u drink coz its so cooling!
The shopping section is fantastic, but we din get to shop ard the open area, coz our group has many little kids and the guide feared that they would get lost in the open market (wat a lazy guide, coz he cant be bothered to look when they do get lost). He gave us only 45 mins to shop, but being a competent and smart shopper, i managed to get a pair of shoes, two pairs earrings and some nail polish from there! Wow! Start of my spree!
We were tired after an early flight and a long day, hence back to the hotel to sleep...it was said that the hotel/rooms have good view of the Danshui river..being pitch dark certainly does not help, hence we fell asleep w/o admiring any scenery...zzzzz....
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Updates
Hi!! I m back from holiday. Hmmm..its nice and I got lotsa rest, sleep and not to mention..a lot of "loot" from the shops in Taiwan!! Wow!
Recently, I like Penny..Dai Pei Ni > Her new album iPenny is very nice and i also realized that her voice is low, mellow and therapeutic. Really very nice and I listened to her and Jay throughout my 7 days in Taiwan. One of her songs -- 淡水河边 is very apt for my trip, coz i stayed in Danshui for the 1st night, and went to Danshui for the whole day on the last day. After the 1st night, the next morn, when i woke up and stood on the balcony of my rm, i saw the Danshui river, mountain, and that morn, there was clouds and fog. Hmmm...can imagine?? Pictures will be uploaded in next post so do use ur imagination now!
One of my fave songs is 我们的故事 > a simple and low-key song, with guitar as one of the main instruments. Sweet, a bit sad, with some truth and Penny sang it in a 'casual' manner > hmmm..
Ok ok, i must try to sort out and upload the pics! Stay tuned!! :)
Recently, I like Penny..Dai Pei Ni > Her new album iPenny is very nice and i also realized that her voice is low, mellow and therapeutic. Really very nice and I listened to her and Jay throughout my 7 days in Taiwan. One of her songs -- 淡水河边 is very apt for my trip, coz i stayed in Danshui for the 1st night, and went to Danshui for the whole day on the last day. After the 1st night, the next morn, when i woke up and stood on the balcony of my rm, i saw the Danshui river, mountain, and that morn, there was clouds and fog. Hmmm...can imagine?? Pictures will be uploaded in next post so do use ur imagination now!
One of my fave songs is 我们的故事 > a simple and low-key song, with guitar as one of the main instruments. Sweet, a bit sad, with some truth and Penny sang it in a 'casual' manner > hmmm..
Ok ok, i must try to sort out and upload the pics! Stay tuned!! :)
Monday, November 13, 2006
Friday, November 10, 2006
OMG
OMG! This whole week is a 'discovering' wk for me. OMG :)
1. I realized that ppl ard me know each other long long ago! OMG!
Meaning > When i talk with frens in future, beware of wat i say, coz it might spread to another fren easily.
2. A mutual fren asked me suddenly, whether another fren of ours is hitched. I later confirmed this thru Frenster, which i just signed up. OMG! I had to know something abt my best fren thru another mutual fren.
Meaning > Can we be considered best frens? We cant even share good and bad things. Maybe its always be a one-sided frenship all along, or there is something seriously wrong with my character, hence i lost this frenship long ago. Wat i treasure may not be treasured by others?
3. After talking to frens, I realized that I m really behind times. No frenster account, blog is not updated, life is not as exciting as theirs. Our circle of frens have become so different since so long ago..different aims in life..I lost count... OMG..
Meaning > Maybe i m really out of their circle now, after browsing thru Frenster, this feeling struck me. A lost, aimless and useless feeling. I feel lousy. Wat i enjoy they do not, wat they talk abt, i dunno also. When did i become so detach from them? The last time i check my IC, i was the same age as them le.. maybe i took my steps too fast, too ahead of the pack till I feel so out of place..
4. I realized that i m the only one who loves to do spa, facial and other self-pampering stuff. Others would rather socialize and spend their wkends filled with grp activities. After talking to them, i realize that i m not doing what my age grp is supposed to do. OMG! How to fit into place?
Meaning > I m really lost..to be myself and have little/no frens or to be like them but lose myself?
OMG! I m really out of place. Feel like some kinda weirdo and clown, who is so out of place and time. Or perhaps coz i m different from them, that i lived my life too fast and too high. This is the price i have to pay and do i be myself or be like them and lose myself?
1. I realized that ppl ard me know each other long long ago! OMG!
Meaning > When i talk with frens in future, beware of wat i say, coz it might spread to another fren easily.
2. A mutual fren asked me suddenly, whether another fren of ours is hitched. I later confirmed this thru Frenster, which i just signed up. OMG! I had to know something abt my best fren thru another mutual fren.
Meaning > Can we be considered best frens? We cant even share good and bad things. Maybe its always be a one-sided frenship all along, or there is something seriously wrong with my character, hence i lost this frenship long ago. Wat i treasure may not be treasured by others?
3. After talking to frens, I realized that I m really behind times. No frenster account, blog is not updated, life is not as exciting as theirs. Our circle of frens have become so different since so long ago..different aims in life..I lost count... OMG..
Meaning > Maybe i m really out of their circle now, after browsing thru Frenster, this feeling struck me. A lost, aimless and useless feeling. I feel lousy. Wat i enjoy they do not, wat they talk abt, i dunno also. When did i become so detach from them? The last time i check my IC, i was the same age as them le.. maybe i took my steps too fast, too ahead of the pack till I feel so out of place..
4. I realized that i m the only one who loves to do spa, facial and other self-pampering stuff. Others would rather socialize and spend their wkends filled with grp activities. After talking to them, i realize that i m not doing what my age grp is supposed to do. OMG! How to fit into place?
Meaning > I m really lost..to be myself and have little/no frens or to be like them but lose myself?
OMG! I m really out of place. Feel like some kinda weirdo and clown, who is so out of place and time. Or perhaps coz i m different from them, that i lived my life too fast and too high. This is the price i have to pay and do i be myself or be like them and lose myself?
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Dreams~~
I have always been a dreaming person, always dreaming of various scenerios. Maybe coz i am too tired or imaginative, I have been having lotsa dreams lately. Never get a good night of sleep. Never have a peaceful slumber~~
Last wk, I dreamt that I was walking down a road with a guy (someone I know!), then as we walked, we walked closer and closer. Then held hands then the feeling was really good. Plus the feeling was really very REAL. Sigh..We chatted abt many things, and have a closer level of understanding.. then i suddenly woke up from my dreams!
Yesterday, another dream popped into my sleep. I dreamt that I met a guy (this one i really dunno!) at a conference, rich, handsome *winkz* and owns a company! Haha~ then dunno how we chatted and went out together then went to his house. Dunno wat kinda house that is also..4 stories high with 2 basements! Sigh.. i even 'went on a tour' of the house. Even now that i have woken up, i can still picture the house clearly! OMG~~!! This dream ended on a sweet note > a fairy tale..
Who can tell me how to decipher these dreams?!?!
Last wk, I dreamt that I was walking down a road with a guy (someone I know!), then as we walked, we walked closer and closer. Then held hands then the feeling was really good. Plus the feeling was really very REAL. Sigh..We chatted abt many things, and have a closer level of understanding.. then i suddenly woke up from my dreams!
Yesterday, another dream popped into my sleep. I dreamt that I met a guy (this one i really dunno!) at a conference, rich, handsome *winkz* and owns a company! Haha~ then dunno how we chatted and went out together then went to his house. Dunno wat kinda house that is also..4 stories high with 2 basements! Sigh.. i even 'went on a tour' of the house. Even now that i have woken up, i can still picture the house clearly! OMG~~!! This dream ended on a sweet note > a fairy tale..
Who can tell me how to decipher these dreams?!?!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Sapporo/Otaru
We visited the main capital city of Hokkaido -- Sapporo. A must -see attraction is the famous Odori Park, which is simply fabulous in the early morning. We reached there ard 9am, and we could see families with elderly and kids, who were out for a morning stroll. The cooling and breezy weather made it even better and of course, we went for a stroll too!
A picture speaks a thousand words..
A picture speaks a thousand words..
An adorable 7-year-old girl in the group, who loves to stick to me. Haha :)
After the walk in the park, we proceeded to a mega shopping mall. Very nice, with glass stained windows > much bigger than the shopping centres here! And of coz, much much more interesting, I was overwhelmed by the amount of apparels they have there!!
After a delicious Hokkaido Crab lunch at Otaru, we went to the next stop > Otaru Canal. Otaru is a lively town famous for its canals, one of them being the Otaru Canal. Lining the Otaru Canal, there are many shops selling authentic Jap dolls and paperware, and the Otaru Music Box Museum is one of the highlights of the town. The shop has dolls too! Must take pic!
After vising the Museum, we had 3 hrs to explore the various shops along the street, and of coz, once I see an ice-cream stall, I had to indulge in the melon soft cone. I polished off two cones during that 3 hrs!!
The 1st cone...
The 2nd cone...
Its really unbelievable le, along the streets, there were many flowers in different colors. So beautiful. SG is more of a tree-country but over at Hokkaido, there are flowers everywhere!
Finally, we made a photo stop at the Otaru Canal. Nice! We reached there around sunset and it added to the romantic feeling in the air!
Sapporo and Otaru were the last two stops of this tour and we came back to SG the next day. Haha! The next post will be on some miscellaneous stuff during this trip :)
Very worried + anxious
I booked myself and Mummy on a 7D tour to Taiwan, from 21-27th Nov. Need to take 6 days of unpaid leave. Need a break with Mummy also, after half yr of hard work.
Told Manager before booking and she said ok. Let her sign the leave form today.
Now left Boss. Boss needs to sign and give green light. Secretary told me I m under probation, so they have the right to NOT approve. Sigh, this marks the start of the worrying period for me.
Guess tmr morn, Secretary will bring form to Boss and let him sign. I m praying very hard that he will approve.
Please pray together with me, regardless of religion. I need all the prayers now.
Told Manager before booking and she said ok. Let her sign the leave form today.
Now left Boss. Boss needs to sign and give green light. Secretary told me I m under probation, so they have the right to NOT approve. Sigh, this marks the start of the worrying period for me.
Guess tmr morn, Secretary will bring form to Boss and let him sign. I m praying very hard that he will approve.
Please pray together with me, regardless of religion. I need all the prayers now.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Ishiya Factory
We strolled along the garden and had to take pictures of the little houses. Tried to go in but well..as I m a grown-up 'kid', i cant get in!
Next coming up > Sapporo > Otaru. We visited Odori Park in the morning, and saw the flowers in full bloom, with fountains as backdrop. Next we went on to Otaru, which is near the sea, and we drove past the Japan Sea. Otaru is a small town, which is famous for its seafood. Otaru Canal, Kitachi Glass Shop and the Otaru Music Box Museum are the famous places there.
Stay tuned for more pics!!
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Furano, Tomita Farm -- Part 2
Finally, the biggest attraction which truly captivated us! The flowers on Tomita Farm. The lavender season is from July to Sept, however, in order not to disappoint the numerous tourists who travel there to admire the lavender, the owners have planted lavender in a greenhouse. Only a small patch, but this is to allow tourists to take pics with laveder all yr round. Of coz la, the best season is still July, when the hills are full of lavender. But we really cannot be so picky la, got lavender to take pic already not bad..
Only 1 big patch of lavender in the greenhouse and many ppl jostling to take photos. It was rather difficult to get a pic w/o so many ppl ard :P
Other than lavender, there are also other flowers in the greenhouse. But i do not know the names of these flowers :P Aiya! As long as the flowers are pretty, I'll snap photos!!
These flowers are in full bloom (in the greenhouse) --- hence we snapped a lot of photos. Finally we were satisfied with the pics taken, and we ventured outside to take in more natural scenery.
My fave photo...
Venturing on, we saw ppl sowing seeds for different kinds of flowers, as they were preparing for the flower season in July. There were a few plots of flowers in bloom, and as usual, many tourists were jostling to take pics.
A series of photos:
After Tomita Farm, we went to the Ishiya Factory > 白色恋人 (Shiroi Koibito). This is a famous Japanese cookie, two thin slices of biscuit, with a thin slice of white chocolate in the middle. They also have dark choc cookie. Bu the white choc is the original Isuya cookie. What really captivated us was the mini garden outside the red-brick factory.
The garden has many little houses (like the one above), and kids can go in and out of the houses to play, just like playhouses, and there are furniture inside the houses!!
Visit the site: http://www.shiroikoibito.ishiya.co.jp for more information.
More pics will be uploaded in the next post :P
Hokkaido, Furano > Tomita Farm -- Part 1
Before we went to Tomita Farm, we stopped by a field. When told that we would make a stop at the field, to take pics of the field, and A TREE, we were appalled. Is there really such a nice tree? Need to specially make a stop to take pics?!?! Moreover the tree and field are not in the schedule, but the tour guide decided to add in, since its on the way to Tomita Farm.
Well, guess we are all wrong..coz the scenery is truly very captivating. Especially on a sunny morning!
Well, guess we are all wrong..coz the scenery is truly very captivating. Especially on a sunny morning!
And i decided to play some 'camera tricks' by trying to 'hold' the tree in my palm!
Well, the best part is the endless and vast fields. Even the crops are fresh, green and neatly plotted in rows.
As we stopped by a shop to have pumpkin ice-cream (yup, they have ice-cream in many flavous, such as Lavender, pumpkin, melon, and the usual choc, strawberry.. but i did not dare to try lavender. Melon is my fave!), we saw the peak of snow-capped mountains in the midst of clouds. 
Will post pics from Tomita Farm in next post. That post will have a lot of pics, coz the farm is really too beautiful!
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