finally completed 3800 words for my sunday feature...bad idea to cramp interviews & writing all in one day....too heavy duty... hopefully it's good enough stuff that ppl would wanna read... i'm totally zonked out. waiting for my colleague to give me a lift home...
was just watching cnn while waiting... scotland yard seriously overreacts every time they have a scare...bomb scare found in haymarket but the whole of leicester square, fleet street, park lane... everything is closed off, oh n not forgetting the tubes as well....reminds me of the July 7 attack n the false alarm 2 weeks later... guess Singapore prob inherited kiasuism from our colonial masters way way back...
oh wow... haven't realised tt it's been 2 years since the fateful July 7...still remember interviewing ppl and logging tons of quotes that day and then taking a long walk home cuz the entire transport system was down....
anyhow, all i can say is, poor Brown. trying to shed off the Blair sidekick image is tough enough...ok...i must confess i'm bias. i'm a big fan of Blair... he definitely made Britain more cool... alwiz enjoyed watching his speeches n parliamentary debates on tv...fine i'm a geek.
on to random stuff...
this song made me cry last nite... i dunno why....
Pussycat Dolls
You Don't See Me
This is the place where I sit
This is the part where I love you too much
This is his heart as it kids
'Cause I'm getting tired or pretending I'm tough
And here if you want me
I'm yours you can hold me
I'm empty and taking and tumbling and braking
[Chorus]
'Cause you don't see me
And you don't need me
And you don't love me
The way I wish you would
The way I know you could
I dream a world where you understand
That I dream a million sleepless nights
But I dream a fire when you're touching my hand
But it twists into smoke when I turn on the lights
I'm speechless and faded
It's too complicated
Is this how the book ends?
Nothing but good friends
[Chorus]
'Cause you don't see me
And you don't need me
And you don't love me
The way I wish you would
This is the place in my heart
This is the place where I'm falling apart
Isn't this just where we met?
And is this the last just that I'll ever get?
I wish I was lonely
Instead of just only
Crystal and see through and not enough to you
[Chorus]
'Cause you don't see me
And you don't need me
And you don't love me
The way I wish you would
'Cause you don't see me
And you don't need me
And you don't love me
The way I wish you would
The way I know you could
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
1000 more words to go...
this is gonna mark my 3rd straight day of camping out in office after midnight... n it's all the property market's fault...at least it's the weekend 2moro...suffering from serious lack of sleep, i'm gonna sleep in...
even the intern sitting behind me says that my dark eye rings are comparable to pandas....
even the intern sitting behind me says that my dark eye rings are comparable to pandas....
Thursday, June 28, 2007
brain dead
1 banking industry piece n 1 major enbloc article later i'm officially pronounced brain dead.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
bz bz bz
have been a human typewriter for the last 3 days...it's been boring conferences in the day followed by mad rounds of typing throughout the night...tink i've been filing 3 articles a day since the middle of last week n they're were all pretty long ones...wonder if anyone bothers to read them....high brow economics stuff... ok lah at least 2moro's exclusive is on REITs...maybe someone will give the header a glance...
think for the next few nites i'll have to work from home at nite...i'm still not done with one of my gst article, this sunday's property feature and 2moro's exclusive!!!!
okie i better get out of here so i can go home n continue working on my article...
the grass is definitely not greener on the other side... no wonder i was told good luck by one of the big bosses on my last day at my paper...
london. london. london.
oh btw, my mum gave Dolly away cuz she n my dad couldn't put up with it's incessant howling throughout the nite for 3 nites in a row and it shat all over the house as well despite being toilet trained. Mum's friend's aunt wanted it, so my mum gave it to her within hours!
i've also chopped off my hair...shoulder length... now it looks like a mop...pong n messy... argh...mayb i shud go for extensions... vain me...but no matter how vain I am, I'll never be as vain as u AT! (this is for all the uncalled for insults...)
think for the next few nites i'll have to work from home at nite...i'm still not done with one of my gst article, this sunday's property feature and 2moro's exclusive!!!!
okie i better get out of here so i can go home n continue working on my article...
the grass is definitely not greener on the other side... no wonder i was told good luck by one of the big bosses on my last day at my paper...
london. london. london.
oh btw, my mum gave Dolly away cuz she n my dad couldn't put up with it's incessant howling throughout the nite for 3 nites in a row and it shat all over the house as well despite being toilet trained. Mum's friend's aunt wanted it, so my mum gave it to her within hours!
i've also chopped off my hair...shoulder length... now it looks like a mop...pong n messy... argh...mayb i shud go for extensions... vain me...but no matter how vain I am, I'll never be as vain as u AT! (this is for all the uncalled for insults...)
Sunday, June 24, 2007
new family member
one of my worst nitemares has turned into reality...there's a dog in my house!!!!!!
i have a phobia of dogs cuz the ones i've encountered have left me very sick...my neighbour's dog licked me when i was in secondary 1 n i had rashes for about a month... i eventually got over my fear in uni but the sheep dog tt marie, ben n i played with on our horse-riding trip resulted in our viral infection tt lasted for 2 weeks...was vomitting n having diarrhea for tt whole period...from den on i vowed never to get near a dog
anyhow, my bro's fren is leaving for an overseas posting n his mum absolutely hates the dog, so he brought it to the spca to be put down. being the animal lover tt my bro is, he took pity on the dog and brought it home from the spca.
oh, the dog's name is Dolly... yes wat a name...it's a 6 year old jack russell
my first encounter with it was when i returned home from st james at 4am n yesterday... the moment i stepped into the house it barked non-stop n woke my entire family up. today when i got home from watching fantastic four, as soon as i stuck the key into the keyhole Dolly howled at me and scratched the front door...i was terrified n din barge till my dad held on to it n i dashed straight into my room...
i noe i can't play hide-and-seek with dolly forever... mum even said i have a new baby sister to take care of (cuz i'm born in the year of the dog)...seems like it's gonna b a permanent fixture at my house.
although i feel for Dolly's situation, i'm still trying to come to terms with it being a part of my family...havent been successful though...been avoiding it like the plague n will make sure my mum or dad is tending to it b4 i dash out to the toilet n back to my room...
sighz...
i have a phobia of dogs cuz the ones i've encountered have left me very sick...my neighbour's dog licked me when i was in secondary 1 n i had rashes for about a month... i eventually got over my fear in uni but the sheep dog tt marie, ben n i played with on our horse-riding trip resulted in our viral infection tt lasted for 2 weeks...was vomitting n having diarrhea for tt whole period...from den on i vowed never to get near a dog
anyhow, my bro's fren is leaving for an overseas posting n his mum absolutely hates the dog, so he brought it to the spca to be put down. being the animal lover tt my bro is, he took pity on the dog and brought it home from the spca.
oh, the dog's name is Dolly... yes wat a name...it's a 6 year old jack russell
my first encounter with it was when i returned home from st james at 4am n yesterday... the moment i stepped into the house it barked non-stop n woke my entire family up. today when i got home from watching fantastic four, as soon as i stuck the key into the keyhole Dolly howled at me and scratched the front door...i was terrified n din barge till my dad held on to it n i dashed straight into my room...
i noe i can't play hide-and-seek with dolly forever... mum even said i have a new baby sister to take care of (cuz i'm born in the year of the dog)...seems like it's gonna b a permanent fixture at my house.
although i feel for Dolly's situation, i'm still trying to come to terms with it being a part of my family...havent been successful though...been avoiding it like the plague n will make sure my mum or dad is tending to it b4 i dash out to the toilet n back to my room...
sighz...
Friday, June 22, 2007
psychiatric couch syndrome
if i fall asleep at the morning briefing or fall asleep at dinner or can't make it for our weekly date with the mat rockers 2moro i'm so gonna kill u AT...
in our extremely long phone conversation we had that stretched from the time i was still at office to my bus ride home and den back at home, the topic of psychiatric couch syndrome was brought up a couple of times...
AT mentioned that it's really painful to go out with someone that you can't click with and have nothing to talk about...u'll end up with a sore throat and having to check if the other person is still awake and alive periodically.
tink that has never been a problem for me... i have this tendency to go on n on n on about myself all the time, pouring out my life story and giving a detailed account of my daily life as if i'm on a psychiatrist couch, esp so with ppl i'm close to...mite b a side effect from work... i listen to ppl from mon-fri so come weekends it's my turn to ramble...my blog is definitely another avenue for my verbal diarrhea...
having said tt, i guess tt's prob my natural rxn to any awkward silence...that's something i'm definitely not used to and will find things to say to fill up any voids...prob another occupational habit/hazzard picked up from work aside from my lack of patience...not too comfortable if i'm unable to keep the conversation going when i'm interviewing someone... but it's also bcuz of this tt my interviews go on forever. i usually do end up enjoying toking to the other person... not sure if the feeling is mutual... at least i hope so...i need to exercise more self control whether with frens or with interviewees....
rite it's 230am...time for me to zip n go to bed....
in our extremely long phone conversation we had that stretched from the time i was still at office to my bus ride home and den back at home, the topic of psychiatric couch syndrome was brought up a couple of times...
AT mentioned that it's really painful to go out with someone that you can't click with and have nothing to talk about...u'll end up with a sore throat and having to check if the other person is still awake and alive periodically.
tink that has never been a problem for me... i have this tendency to go on n on n on about myself all the time, pouring out my life story and giving a detailed account of my daily life as if i'm on a psychiatrist couch, esp so with ppl i'm close to...mite b a side effect from work... i listen to ppl from mon-fri so come weekends it's my turn to ramble...my blog is definitely another avenue for my verbal diarrhea...
having said tt, i guess tt's prob my natural rxn to any awkward silence...that's something i'm definitely not used to and will find things to say to fill up any voids...prob another occupational habit/hazzard picked up from work aside from my lack of patience...not too comfortable if i'm unable to keep the conversation going when i'm interviewing someone... but it's also bcuz of this tt my interviews go on forever. i usually do end up enjoying toking to the other person... not sure if the feeling is mutual... at least i hope so...i need to exercise more self control whether with frens or with interviewees....
rite it's 230am...time for me to zip n go to bed....
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
note 2 self
note to self...
this weekend i need to:
- get a new lamp for my work desk
- get a new recorder
- finish my gst articles...
this weekend i need to:
- get a new lamp for my work desk
- get a new recorder
- finish my gst articles...
Monday, June 18, 2007
...
horrid horrid day....i wanna go home...
- got stuck in traffic for over an hour in the morning. Fortunately i was in time for Tharman's speech
- recorder died on me in the middle of Tharman's speech
- having to sit through a very boring full day academic conference with painful accents...i'm seriously reconsidering my intention of doing my phd...(academics should really think about improving their presentation skills other than getting their researches done or they'll never get the msg across n will put the person on the receiving end in extreme torture...)
- needed to do my first ever correction in my career...hopefully the last...i've checked it again n again b4 submitting the article last friday....don't know why i still managed to make so many mistakes in such a simple article....arghhhh...(although the work at my current desk is much much lighter than before but i'm losing more sleep...been having insomnia cuz i'm constantly afraid of writing something wrong... think the more I worry, the more likely I'll make a mistake....will taking it ez help? i have no confidence...)
A couple of ppl said this to me in the past year: i'm a mistake.
perhaps they are right.
- got stuck in traffic for over an hour in the morning. Fortunately i was in time for Tharman's speech
- recorder died on me in the middle of Tharman's speech
- having to sit through a very boring full day academic conference with painful accents...i'm seriously reconsidering my intention of doing my phd...(academics should really think about improving their presentation skills other than getting their researches done or they'll never get the msg across n will put the person on the receiving end in extreme torture...)
- needed to do my first ever correction in my career...hopefully the last...i've checked it again n again b4 submitting the article last friday....don't know why i still managed to make so many mistakes in such a simple article....arghhhh...(although the work at my current desk is much much lighter than before but i'm losing more sleep...been having insomnia cuz i'm constantly afraid of writing something wrong... think the more I worry, the more likely I'll make a mistake....will taking it ez help? i have no confidence...)
A couple of ppl said this to me in the past year: i'm a mistake.
perhaps they are right.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Taiwan photos
Me & my wrist tattoo!
Uploaded some photos from Taiwan...more coming up but don't expect too much...didn't take many gd shots this time round...hopefully the rest have better ones!
Check out my flickr or picasa: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy/
http://picasaweb.google.com/liyunlin
Shopping is good for you - it's official!
Great news from one of my fav sites catwalkqueen :
It's a question that has troubled the shopper since the dawn of shops - am I buying this fabulous new pair of shoes because I need them, or because I've had a lousy day and they'll cheer me up?
Well, according to a new survey into UK's shopping habits by the Retail Trust (the charity for people in the retail industry) a staggering 40% of 18-24 year olds spank their plastic for the sole purpose of alleviating stress. Other age groups aren't far behind with 25 % of people making unnecessary purchases to feel better, and surprisingly it's the worrying Welsh folk who are more likely to turn to the comforting arms of fashion than Londoners. Just don't get stressed over what to buy or you'll be there forever!
I should stay away from shopping for awhile n try other stuff...taiwan was extremely fun cuz i stayed away from shopping... should do more test drives during the weekends, look for less ventured areas in singapore or bring back my uk habit... staying home to drink and paint/ play the piano / read my stuff or watch dvds...
It's a question that has troubled the shopper since the dawn of shops - am I buying this fabulous new pair of shoes because I need them, or because I've had a lousy day and they'll cheer me up?
Well, according to a new survey into UK's shopping habits by the Retail Trust (the charity for people in the retail industry) a staggering 40% of 18-24 year olds spank their plastic for the sole purpose of alleviating stress. Other age groups aren't far behind with 25 % of people making unnecessary purchases to feel better, and surprisingly it's the worrying Welsh folk who are more likely to turn to the comforting arms of fashion than Londoners. Just don't get stressed over what to buy or you'll be there forever!
I should stay away from shopping for awhile n try other stuff...taiwan was extremely fun cuz i stayed away from shopping... should do more test drives during the weekends, look for less ventured areas in singapore or bring back my uk habit... staying home to drink and paint/ play the piano / read my stuff or watch dvds...
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
procrastination...
i find that I procrastinate a lot when i'm stressed which only serves to waste precious time and make me more stressed...vicious cycle....that explains why i'm here now when I have 3 articles (1 big, 2 small) to file before 8pm...think i'll skip dinner tonight...
taiwan was wonderful...most enjoyable trip I've had in a long long time despite the incessant rain & having 3 big blue blacks from my cycling accident...clumsy me..., gone for the most touching wedding I've been thusfar(so happy for u jen...brian u better cherish this wonderful lady!), met a bunch of really fun people (thanks for allowing me to join the group & for hosting me, special thanks to Betty & Kent :) Thanks guys, do let me know if any of u decide to drop by singapore), tried & ate loads of stuff (incl. fireworks!)...some what of a mini adventure which I love love love...got 2 tattoos (fake ones of cuz) on my wrist & back (Thanks Junhan for getting one with me!)...shall fill this place or my flickr with pictures soon...
rite...work beckons...later...
taiwan was wonderful...most enjoyable trip I've had in a long long time despite the incessant rain & having 3 big blue blacks from my cycling accident...clumsy me..., gone for the most touching wedding I've been thusfar(so happy for u jen...brian u better cherish this wonderful lady!), met a bunch of really fun people (thanks for allowing me to join the group & for hosting me, special thanks to Betty & Kent :) Thanks guys, do let me know if any of u decide to drop by singapore), tried & ate loads of stuff (incl. fireworks!)...some what of a mini adventure which I love love love...got 2 tattoos (fake ones of cuz) on my wrist & back (Thanks Junhan for getting one with me!)...shall fill this place or my flickr with pictures soon...
rite...work beckons...later...
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
off to taiwan
off to taiwan for Jen's (my study group mate @ LSE) wedding 2moro! so happy for her & brian...有情人终成眷属...can't wait to see her too.. it's been a year since I last saw her n brian!
sorry haven't been updating this place... been pretty bz clearing stuff n adapting to a new environment...havent managed to put my emotions into words, so brothers n sisters at my paper... give me some time...the last 1 year and 2 months have been pretty intensive and I haven't found a way to put it all down in writing. Will have a tink about it on my trip.
rite gotta go back to rushing my article or else i'll be stuck here...
sorry haven't been updating this place... been pretty bz clearing stuff n adapting to a new environment...havent managed to put my emotions into words, so brothers n sisters at my paper... give me some time...the last 1 year and 2 months have been pretty intensive and I haven't found a way to put it all down in writing. Will have a tink about it on my trip.
rite gotta go back to rushing my article or else i'll be stuck here...
Friday, June 01, 2007
Opel Astra TwinTop
Opel Astra TwinTop is definitely something that more than meets the eye... check out my last motoring review for my paper...hopefully it's not gonna be the last vodcast though...
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070601car_a/20070601car_main.html
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070601car_a/20070601car_main.html
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Toyota Vios
The new Vios is definitely a car that more than meets the eye....
Didn't manage to capture it's full potential on film, but do give our experimental vodcast a chance... totally done by amateurs (except the video editing)...
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070525car_a/20070525car_main.html
Didn't manage to capture it's full potential on film, but do give our experimental vodcast a chance... totally done by amateurs (except the video editing)...
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070525car_a/20070525car_main.html
Monday, May 28, 2007
天堂的杂货店
昨天我妈的传道与他们分享了一篇很有意思的文章，在这里转贴。即使不是信徒也能共勉之。
天堂的杂货店
我沿着人生的公路走着。
一天我看到一块写着「天堂杂货店」的招牌。
当我靠得更近一些，店门大开，然后，我发现自己正站在店里。
我看到一群天使，店里随处都有他们的身影，一位交给我一个篮子，便说，“孩子，小心采购。”
每一个人所需要的东西，这间杂货店里都有，如果你没有办法带走全部的东西，可以改天再回来买更多。
首先，我先取了些“忍耐”，“仁爱”也在同一排货架上，更远处放的是“体谅”，无论你往何处去，你都会需要它。
之后，我又拿了一两盒“智慧”和一两袋“信心”，当然我还需要一些“善良”，我也没忘记“圣灵”，他到处都在。
为了跑这生命的竞赛，我拿了些“力量”和“勇气”。
我的篮子快满了，可我想起还需要“恩典”，我又选了“救恩”，因为那是免费的，我心想多拿一点足够你和我用。
然后，走向柜台准备付钱，心想我拿到了遵行主的旨意所需要的一切货物。
在另一个货架上，我看见“祷告”，所以就拿了点儿，因为我知道一走到外面就会碰到“罪恶”。
“平安”和“喜乐”供货充足，摆在架子最后面，“诗歌”和“赞美”就在旁边，所以我也顺手拿了些。
然后，我就对天使说：“我要付多少？”
他笑著说：“只要你无论去哪里都带著就行了。”
我又问：“说实话，我欠你多少？”
他说：“孩子，耶稣在很久以前就为你付了账。”
天堂的杂货店
我沿着人生的公路走着。
一天我看到一块写着「天堂杂货店」的招牌。
当我靠得更近一些，店门大开，然后，我发现自己正站在店里。
我看到一群天使，店里随处都有他们的身影，一位交给我一个篮子，便说，“孩子，小心采购。”
每一个人所需要的东西，这间杂货店里都有，如果你没有办法带走全部的东西，可以改天再回来买更多。
首先，我先取了些“忍耐”，“仁爱”也在同一排货架上，更远处放的是“体谅”，无论你往何处去，你都会需要它。
之后，我又拿了一两盒“智慧”和一两袋“信心”，当然我还需要一些“善良”，我也没忘记“圣灵”，他到处都在。
为了跑这生命的竞赛，我拿了些“力量”和“勇气”。
我的篮子快满了，可我想起还需要“恩典”，我又选了“救恩”，因为那是免费的，我心想多拿一点足够你和我用。
然后，走向柜台准备付钱，心想我拿到了遵行主的旨意所需要的一切货物。
在另一个货架上，我看见“祷告”，所以就拿了点儿，因为我知道一走到外面就会碰到“罪恶”。
“平安”和“喜乐”供货充足，摆在架子最后面，“诗歌”和“赞美”就在旁边，所以我也顺手拿了些。
然后，我就对天使说：“我要付多少？”
他笑著说：“只要你无论去哪里都带著就行了。”
我又问：“说实话，我欠你多少？”
他说：“孩子，耶稣在很久以前就为你付了账。”
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Daihatsu Materia
In the midst of struggling with my Car Watch for this Sat, I suddenly realised that I've forgotten to post my last motoring review here.
Introducing the new Daihatsu Materia!!!!
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070511car_a/20070511car_main.html
This car had me at hello... it's super unique looking & drives pretty well too, love the huge backseat space & the super beng interior blue neon lights. Just that it's a little pricey and insurance for it will set me back $2800 a year... ouch...
Think i'll probably have to stick to cabs for a considerable while judging by the way COE is heading north....
in the meantime, i better concentrate on my review since i didn't manage to win the $6.2m toto (first time i bought toto on my own! but of cuz全军覆没...)
Introducing the new Daihatsu Materia!!!!
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070511car_a/20070511car_main.html
This car had me at hello... it's super unique looking & drives pretty well too, love the huge backseat space & the super beng interior blue neon lights. Just that it's a little pricey and insurance for it will set me back $2800 a year... ouch...
Think i'll probably have to stick to cabs for a considerable while judging by the way COE is heading north....
in the meantime, i better concentrate on my review since i didn't manage to win the $6.2m toto (first time i bought toto on my own! but of cuz全军覆没...)
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
mortician-to-be
I think i really can consider becoming a mortician if I ever get sick of journalism...
Usually if I don't have to go out on assignments I don't bother with make up, esp on gym days like today... a colleague couldn't recognise me until I came up close and she said i looked plain. Guess i must have done a good job with my paintworks when I do it.
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't offended at all... but it set me off thinking why many women can't leave without makeup...probably cuz it works like a mask, shielding away all imperfections and to some extent hide emotions (puffy swollen eyes)...
Coinicidentally, one of my fav blogs, All Men Are Liars, touched on this topic as well...pretty gd read, check it out:
http://blogs.smh.com.au/lifestyle/allmenareliars/archives/2007/05/makeup_and_the_veil_same_diffe.html
Disclaimer: going by the title of the blog, i must set the record straight tt i'm no feminist and the writer is actually a guy...
excerpt:
"Women have a fascinating relationship with makeup, with many viewing it as a godsend, others an imposition and some, an unhealthy obsession.
We've all heard stories about (or dated) the insecure woman who couldn't go down the shops without first applying her lipstick and foundation, but what does it say about the world we live in that even female teens with flawless skin feel they're not complete without their Bonne Bell?
Keep in mind, up until last century makeup was known as "paint" and associated with either prostitution or the theatre. Respectable women did not wear it.
"Reddened cheeks and darkened eyelids were signs of female vice, and the 'painted woman' provoked disgust and censure from the virtuous," says historian Kathy Peiss.
In 1964, sexologists Harry Benjamin and R.E.L. Masters claimed that lipstick wearing had its origins with prostitutes in the Middle East as it was "supposed to make the mouth resemble the vulva and it was first worn by those females who specialised in oral stimulation of the penis."
There seems little doubt that women, at least in part, wear makeup to increase their sexual desirability to men and also to avoid the aspersions of "leso" and "old maid" associated with not wearing it....."
The comments are pretty interesting as well...totally agree with the first one, "I don't really care what anyone else thinks. It is my shield against the world."
Usually if I don't have to go out on assignments I don't bother with make up, esp on gym days like today... a colleague couldn't recognise me until I came up close and she said i looked plain. Guess i must have done a good job with my paintworks when I do it.
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't offended at all... but it set me off thinking why many women can't leave without makeup...probably cuz it works like a mask, shielding away all imperfections and to some extent hide emotions (puffy swollen eyes)...
Coinicidentally, one of my fav blogs, All Men Are Liars, touched on this topic as well...pretty gd read, check it out:
http://blogs.smh.com.au/lifestyle/allmenareliars/archives/2007/05/makeup_and_the_veil_same_diffe.html
Disclaimer: going by the title of the blog, i must set the record straight tt i'm no feminist and the writer is actually a guy...
excerpt:
"Women have a fascinating relationship with makeup, with many viewing it as a godsend, others an imposition and some, an unhealthy obsession.
We've all heard stories about (or dated) the insecure woman who couldn't go down the shops without first applying her lipstick and foundation, but what does it say about the world we live in that even female teens with flawless skin feel they're not complete without their Bonne Bell?
Keep in mind, up until last century makeup was known as "paint" and associated with either prostitution or the theatre. Respectable women did not wear it.
"Reddened cheeks and darkened eyelids were signs of female vice, and the 'painted woman' provoked disgust and censure from the virtuous," says historian Kathy Peiss.
In 1964, sexologists Harry Benjamin and R.E.L. Masters claimed that lipstick wearing had its origins with prostitutes in the Middle East as it was "supposed to make the mouth resemble the vulva and it was first worn by those females who specialised in oral stimulation of the penis."
There seems little doubt that women, at least in part, wear makeup to increase their sexual desirability to men and also to avoid the aspersions of "leso" and "old maid" associated with not wearing it....."
The comments are pretty interesting as well...totally agree with the first one, "I don't really care what anyone else thinks. It is my shield against the world."
Thursday, May 17, 2007
more on dresses...
i've gotten back to the habit of checking out asos everyday...bad bad bad...it's all your fault Rach, den again...it's asos's fault...they simply have too many gorgeous stuff for me to resist...
Just in case this piece doesn't make it down here...MADDIE!!!! if you're reading this & if it's not too much of a trouble, issit poss to pop by FCUK to help me buy this in size 10? THANKS A MIL!!! Next KTV is on me!
http://www.asos.com/French-Connection-Weave-Blossom-Print-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=136921&cid=2623
Just in case this piece doesn't make it down here...MADDIE!!!! if you're reading this & if it's not too much of a trouble, issit poss to pop by FCUK to help me buy this in size 10? THANKS A MIL!!! Next KTV is on me!
http://www.asos.com/French-Connection-Weave-Blossom-Print-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=136921&cid=2623
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
cheeky ;p
note that the following is for restricted viewing...hiak hiak.....
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finally found a cheapo way to increase readership of this blog :p (kiddin)
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Saw this while online shopping on one of my fav websites Asos.com...wonder who will buy this duvet & use it!
Check out the description on the website (* Cut off heads to replace with your own )...totally hilarious!!!!
http://www.asos.com/Tv-Show-Skins/Cheeky-Bed-Spread/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=166414&cid=2629
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finally found a cheapo way to increase readership of this blog :p (kiddin)
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Saw this while online shopping on one of my fav websites Asos.com...wonder who will buy this duvet & use it!
Check out the description on the website (* Cut off heads to replace with your own )...totally hilarious!!!!
http://www.asos.com/Tv-Show-Skins/Cheeky-Bed-Spread/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=166414&cid=2629
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Ted Baker
Been in a super foul mood lately and did a hell lot of damage to my wallet on Saturday... retail therapy works & I felt really good at the end of the day but i'm craving for more now... tink i'm spiralling beyond control....
Loving these from one of my fav stores in London, Ted Baker:
Anatola
Latifa
Love this esp...saw it in the SG Ted Baker store @ Vivocity but none in my size though i'm willing to pay for it!!!
Having super huge withdrawal syndroms of London... to the point that I've started dreaming of my life there in my sleep... this is bad...
Loving these from one of my fav stores in London, Ted Baker:
Anatola
Latifa
Love this esp...saw it in the SG Ted Baker store @ Vivocity but none in my size though i'm willing to pay for it!!!
Having super huge withdrawal syndroms of London... to the point that I've started dreaming of my life there in my sleep... this is bad...
Friday, May 11, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Chevrolet Captiva
was asked why I haven't been test driving any cars lately and realised that I've forgotten to post my Chevrolet Captiva test drive here.
so here it is:
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_a/20070427captiva_main.html
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_b/20070427captiva_b.html
brought a reader & his family along for the test drive as well... the son's really funny...check it out:
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_a/20070427captiva_a.html
Currently test driving the Daihatsu Materia, one of the few cars I have an urge to buy and within my budget too...look out for it in this Sat's My Paper!
so here it is:
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_a/20070427captiva_main.html
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_b/20070427captiva_b.html
brought a reader & his family along for the test drive as well... the son's really funny...check it out:
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070427captiva_a/20070427captiva_a.html
Currently test driving the Daihatsu Materia, one of the few cars I have an urge to buy and within my budget too...look out for it in this Sat's My Paper!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
BBC's Alan Johnston
Haven't been religiously visiting the BBC website as much as I used to while I was in London. Happened to come across this blog by BBC World News editor Jon Williams, urging people to include this Alan Johnston's button to their blog as a sign of support as well as to get people to sign a petition for his release.
In case you have no clue who Alan Johnston is, here's an excerpt from BBC's website:
"BBC correspondent Alan Johnston disappeared on his way home from his Gaza City office on 12 March. He is feared kidnapped in the lawless territory, where he is thought to have been the only international correspondent still working. Intensive efforts have been made to secure his release."
I had the privilege to watch some of his reports on BBC 1. He's a courageous man and my thoughts are with him and his family, and also with other journalists and media practioners who risk their lives everyday to bring the truth to the world.
In comparison, some might say we are very fortunate being journalists in Singapore. I beg to differ.
We are the unfortunate ones. Sheltered from the hardship and harsh realities, don't think many of us will survive, let even go voluntarily if we were put on the line out there in the field.
In case you have no clue who Alan Johnston is, here's an excerpt from BBC's website:
"BBC correspondent Alan Johnston disappeared on his way home from his Gaza City office on 12 March. He is feared kidnapped in the lawless territory, where he is thought to have been the only international correspondent still working. Intensive efforts have been made to secure his release."
I had the privilege to watch some of his reports on BBC 1. He's a courageous man and my thoughts are with him and his family, and also with other journalists and media practioners who risk their lives everyday to bring the truth to the world.
In comparison, some might say we are very fortunate being journalists in Singapore. I beg to differ.
We are the unfortunate ones. Sheltered from the hardship and harsh realities, don't think many of us will survive, let even go voluntarily if we were put on the line out there in the field.
Ravel to close :(
B4 i get the chance to head back to London to shop the city down, one of my fav shoe shops Ravel will be drawing its shutters for ever...
Read the news this morning on one of my fav websites Shoewawa:
"If you're fan of high street shoe store Ravel, you better gather up your money, bank cards, or anything else you think you can trade for shoes, as they are soon to disappear from the high street after 30 years of trading.
Clarks, the company who own Ravel, have blamed increased competition within the fashion footwear sector for the closures. However, if you are a fan of comfy shoe maestros Clarks, you will be glad to know that many of the Ravel stores will become Clarks stores. In the meantime, Ravel will continue to trade as it clears its stock (ding ding bargains!)."
Even though I've been back for a year and a half, I've hardly bought shoes in Singapore. Call me atas, but I can't find many to my liking...same for bags...Ravel has really quirky shoes in loud colours but a tad pricey though...
check this out b4 it's gone forever: http://www.ravel.co.uk
RIP Ravel...
Saw the following shoe on Shoewawa as well and it was love at first sight (somehow I'm instantly attracted to silver shoes, and anything with ribbons n angel wings or butterfly motifs)...sucks that it's 70 quid though... miss ASOS.com (i'm sure u do too Rach)
To buy or not to buy...tough call...bleargh...
Read the news this morning on one of my fav websites Shoewawa:
"If you're fan of high street shoe store Ravel, you better gather up your money, bank cards, or anything else you think you can trade for shoes, as they are soon to disappear from the high street after 30 years of trading.
Clarks, the company who own Ravel, have blamed increased competition within the fashion footwear sector for the closures. However, if you are a fan of comfy shoe maestros Clarks, you will be glad to know that many of the Ravel stores will become Clarks stores. In the meantime, Ravel will continue to trade as it clears its stock (ding ding bargains!)."
Even though I've been back for a year and a half, I've hardly bought shoes in Singapore. Call me atas, but I can't find many to my liking...same for bags...Ravel has really quirky shoes in loud colours but a tad pricey though...
check this out b4 it's gone forever: http://www.ravel.co.uk
RIP Ravel...
Saw the following shoe on Shoewawa as well and it was love at first sight (somehow I'm instantly attracted to silver shoes, and anything with ribbons n angel wings or butterfly motifs)...sucks that it's 70 quid though... miss ASOS.com (i'm sure u do too Rach)
To buy or not to buy...tough call...bleargh...
Friday, April 27, 2007
make up
having gone sans make-up for the last week or so, I find myself looking like a lifeless ghost, didn't help that I was down with bronchitis.
with make-up on today even though my hands r still shaking from the medication and my chest feels like it's on a noose, I feel better when I look at myself in the mirror. At least I don't look like as if I have a foot in the grave.
“女人，三分靠姿色，七分靠打扮”，这句话一点也不假。
since i have no natural beauty to boast of, will try to make it a point to put on some make up everyday.
with make-up on today even though my hands r still shaking from the medication and my chest feels like it's on a noose, I feel better when I look at myself in the mirror. At least I don't look like as if I have a foot in the grave.
“女人，三分靠姿色，七分靠打扮”，这句话一点也不假。
since i have no natural beauty to boast of, will try to make it a point to put on some make up everyday.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
灯火阑珊处
有些男生，会令女生动心，但不动情，所以成为好朋友。
很多女生都会为情所困，谈来谈去总是心有千千结，痴痴缠，别人管也管不完。女生聚在一起，感觉黏稠稠的，像一团糯米饭，虽然温暖在胸，但一下子吃太多会腻会撑。不过，一眨眼又会饿，不至于空虚，却好像缺少些什么的。
奇怪的是，当女生需要人安慰的时候，一些身边友好的男生总是能够很客观，单刀直入地把眼前事物一字排开，开解能力远远超过女生。跟一些男生相处，就像“温一壶月光的酒”一样，是给彼此的心灵加养料，让彼此潜在的才能发酵，挥发灵魂的芳香。这些男生所散发出来的生命活力，深深感动着我们。
然而，感动日久后难免会生情。即使一开始把界线化清，女生是感情物的名字，要摆脱，可能要比戴在孙悟空头上的金箍儿还要难。
在众里寻他的时候，也许假以时日，当一方还在千百度里寻寻觅觅，另一方可能在回首时，已在灯火阑珊处见到对方。
你问我：他，究竟是谁。
我说：偏不让你知道。
那是因为，
我没勇气。
曾经在网上看到这么样一句对白：
鱼说：你看不见我的泪水，因为我在水中...
水说：我能感觉到你的泪，只因你在我心中...
在灯火阑珊处的你，我不想失去我们目前所拥有的。虽然也有他人，但至少我知道我心中有你，而你心中也有我，我们现在这样不是很好吗？
喜欢，就是淡淡的爱；爱，则是深深的喜欢。
人不会因为获得很多爱而觉得人生有意义，却会因为付出许多爱而越肯定生命的价值。
很多女生都会为情所困，谈来谈去总是心有千千结，痴痴缠，别人管也管不完。女生聚在一起，感觉黏稠稠的，像一团糯米饭，虽然温暖在胸，但一下子吃太多会腻会撑。不过，一眨眼又会饿，不至于空虚，却好像缺少些什么的。
奇怪的是，当女生需要人安慰的时候，一些身边友好的男生总是能够很客观，单刀直入地把眼前事物一字排开，开解能力远远超过女生。跟一些男生相处，就像“温一壶月光的酒”一样，是给彼此的心灵加养料，让彼此潜在的才能发酵，挥发灵魂的芳香。这些男生所散发出来的生命活力，深深感动着我们。
然而，感动日久后难免会生情。即使一开始把界线化清，女生是感情物的名字，要摆脱，可能要比戴在孙悟空头上的金箍儿还要难。
在众里寻他的时候，也许假以时日，当一方还在千百度里寻寻觅觅，另一方可能在回首时，已在灯火阑珊处见到对方。
你问我：他，究竟是谁。
我说：偏不让你知道。
那是因为，
我没勇气。
曾经在网上看到这么样一句对白：
鱼说：你看不见我的泪水，因为我在水中...
水说：我能感觉到你的泪，只因你在我心中...
在灯火阑珊处的你，我不想失去我们目前所拥有的。虽然也有他人，但至少我知道我心中有你，而你心中也有我，我们现在这样不是很好吗？
喜欢，就是淡淡的爱；爱，则是深深的喜欢。
人不会因为获得很多爱而觉得人生有意义，却会因为付出许多爱而越肯定生命的价值。
Friday, April 20, 2007
The Long Goodbye
Today, the call that marks the start of the long goodbye came through.
Although I've been waiting for this day before I even started, but strangely enough, I didn't feel as elated. In fact, my first response was "so fast?" and was at best emotionless throughout. With things set in stone, I walked out feeling even more lost and confused than before.
Breaking news is critical of my job and something I take pride in, but for the first time in my life, I find myself at a loss for words and don't look forward to articulating the inevitable to people I've spent a significant part of my life with. Can't help thinking how this is synonymous with "The Long Goodbye" associated with the final phase of Alzheimer’s disease, where the painful and prolong farewell process starts with the confirmation of loss of speech and communication by the doctor.
The Long Goodbye can be a time of great emotional turmoil and grief when one sees their love ones whither away as the clock ticks. With each passing minute, knowing that our days together are numbered, the more I want to hang onto the good times and not breathe a word, even to the extent of having second thoughts. Emotional baggage it seems is weighing me down. I must admit letting go and moving on was never something I could handle well.
However, reality is that no one is indispensible and the world will still go round. I've reached the point of no return. It was good while it lasted.
Parting words before I completely lose the ability to articulate myself: The road I've travelled thus far has been a fulfilling and enjoyable one and it's all thanks to each and everyone of you. Please forgive me for not being able to continue with all of you on this journey.
As I inch closer to the end of the road, I can only hope that my destiny will be as clear as my faith in God, heading for eternal life, where hopefully I'll be able to be together with some of you again one day.
Although I've been waiting for this day before I even started, but strangely enough, I didn't feel as elated. In fact, my first response was "so fast?" and was at best emotionless throughout. With things set in stone, I walked out feeling even more lost and confused than before.
Breaking news is critical of my job and something I take pride in, but for the first time in my life, I find myself at a loss for words and don't look forward to articulating the inevitable to people I've spent a significant part of my life with. Can't help thinking how this is synonymous with "The Long Goodbye" associated with the final phase of Alzheimer’s disease, where the painful and prolong farewell process starts with the confirmation of loss of speech and communication by the doctor.
The Long Goodbye can be a time of great emotional turmoil and grief when one sees their love ones whither away as the clock ticks. With each passing minute, knowing that our days together are numbered, the more I want to hang onto the good times and not breathe a word, even to the extent of having second thoughts. Emotional baggage it seems is weighing me down. I must admit letting go and moving on was never something I could handle well.
However, reality is that no one is indispensible and the world will still go round. I've reached the point of no return. It was good while it lasted.
Parting words before I completely lose the ability to articulate myself: The road I've travelled thus far has been a fulfilling and enjoyable one and it's all thanks to each and everyone of you. Please forgive me for not being able to continue with all of you on this journey.
As I inch closer to the end of the road, I can only hope that my destiny will be as clear as my faith in God, heading for eternal life, where hopefully I'll be able to be together with some of you again one day.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Your heart will lead you home
I don't usually pay much attention to what's playing on my ipod cuz it's purpose is to cut out surrounding noise...but the following song caught my ear at the gym today, apparently it's from the Tigger movie soundtrack... nice... love winnie the pooh stuff esp piglet...
comforting stuff to perk me up...been having insomnia again & sprained my ankle somehow on the treadmill this morning :(
Your heart will lead you home
Kenny Loggins
sunny days and starry nights
lazy afternoons
you count the castles in the clouds
and hum little tunes
but somehow right before your eyes
the sun fades away
everything is different
and everything has change
if you feel lost and on your own
and far from home
you never alone, you know
just think of your friends
the ones who care
they all will be waiting there
with love to share
and your heart will lead you home
funny how a photograph can take you back in time
to places and embraces
that you thought you left behind
they're trying to remind you
that you're not the only one
that no one is an island
when all has said and done
there'll come a day when you're losing your way
and you won't know where you belong
they say that home is where your heart is
so follow your heart know that you can't go wrong
comforting stuff to perk me up...been having insomnia again & sprained my ankle somehow on the treadmill this morning :(
Your heart will lead you home
Kenny Loggins
sunny days and starry nights
lazy afternoons
you count the castles in the clouds
and hum little tunes
but somehow right before your eyes
the sun fades away
everything is different
and everything has change
if you feel lost and on your own
and far from home
you never alone, you know
just think of your friends
the ones who care
they all will be waiting there
with love to share
and your heart will lead you home
funny how a photograph can take you back in time
to places and embraces
that you thought you left behind
they're trying to remind you
that you're not the only one
that no one is an island
when all has said and done
there'll come a day when you're losing your way
and you won't know where you belong
they say that home is where your heart is
so follow your heart know that you can't go wrong
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Only God Could Love You More
Found this song on my ipod. Bro must have downloaded it into my iTunes when using my lappy...like the lyrics... perfect wedding song...
Too bad i don't have anyone to share it with me...some day hopefully...in God's time and in God's way.
in the mean time, just like to dedicate this song to my dearest bro...although we've quarrelled more than we were at peace with each other & still in constant battle, i thank God for having u as my baby bro. The many things you've done for me, incl. taking the blame when i do notti things n don't wanna admit it :p i appreciate. Hugz. I'll try to be less whiny n less airheaded k?
Only God Could Love You More
Kelly Nelon Thompson
I asked the Lord for someone,
and I always knew that in God's time and in God's way
it would be someone like you.
All my hopes and all my dreams
were suddenly fulfilled
It's almost unbelievable
our love is in his will.
Only God could love you more,
for he gave me this love I have for you.
What a blessing to know He's your Lord,
For only God could love you more, than I do.
I'm tempted to be saying ,
that we met by chance
But God was there at every turn,
In every circumstance
To share this life God gave me
seems such a fearful task,
But every moment we have shared
is more than I could ask
Too bad i don't have anyone to share it with me...some day hopefully...in God's time and in God's way.
in the mean time, just like to dedicate this song to my dearest bro...although we've quarrelled more than we were at peace with each other & still in constant battle, i thank God for having u as my baby bro. The many things you've done for me, incl. taking the blame when i do notti things n don't wanna admit it :p i appreciate. Hugz. I'll try to be less whiny n less airheaded k?
Only God Could Love You More
Kelly Nelon Thompson
I asked the Lord for someone,
and I always knew that in God's time and in God's way
it would be someone like you.
All my hopes and all my dreams
were suddenly fulfilled
It's almost unbelievable
our love is in his will.
Only God could love you more,
for he gave me this love I have for you.
What a blessing to know He's your Lord,
For only God could love you more, than I do.
I'm tempted to be saying ,
that we met by chance
But God was there at every turn,
In every circumstance
To share this life God gave me
seems such a fearful task,
But every moment we have shared
is more than I could ask
Monday, April 09, 2007
Asia - The New Economic Power seminar
sorry ppl, haven't been able to upload the other fotos...will do it once i get some time...this week is gonna be crazy...
on a side note, if u haven't made plans for this weekend yet, why not consider coming for our executive series event?
The seminar will touch on Asia's outlook for the rest of the year, a chance to find out which markets r still hot and which to ditch as well as the potential of asian property funds.
on a side note, if u haven't made plans for this weekend yet, why not consider coming for our executive series event?
The seminar will touch on Asia's outlook for the rest of the year, a chance to find out which markets r still hot and which to ditch as well as the potential of asian property funds.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix
Hi everyone :)
I'm up in Sepang this weekend covering the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix. So far it's been pretty quiet up here but I've started taking fotos... do check out my flickr for up to date fotos
www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy
looking for story ideas...anyone who has any suggestions or any contacts pls email me at liyunlin@gmail.com Much Appreciated!
I'm up in Sepang this weekend covering the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix. So far it's been pretty quiet up here but I've started taking fotos... do check out my flickr for up to date fotos
www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy
looking for story ideas...anyone who has any suggestions or any contacts pls email me at liyunlin@gmail.com Much Appreciated!
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
mental block
mental block, road block, writer's block, whatever u call it i have it. Super hit wall man... Arghh....gonna pull out all my hair.
Perhaps I should stop trying to be a perfectionist and just get the piece out with whatever comes to my mind first. Settled.
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HK just made a comment that I perpetually have mental blocks... true... got lousy brain, wat to do?
Perhaps I should stop trying to be a perfectionist and just get the piece out with whatever comes to my mind first. Settled.
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HK just made a comment that I perpetually have mental blocks... true... got lousy brain, wat to do?
Monday, April 02, 2007
To buy or not to buy :p
Vivocity is bad for my wallet...was there 2 days in a row with frens over the weekend... Saturday was dinner @ Brotzeit with really nice beers mixed with fruit juice followed by window shopping... Sunday checked out Corduroy Cafe with Rach n had way too much milk from their milkbar (food was great though!) den we popped by River island & Adidas...
Rach has alwiz been a fan of River Island back in London whereas I've prob not stepped into it's shop for more than 10 times in the 4+ years I was there (prefer FCUK, Ted Baker & Oasis more)...but ever since it opened here, tink I'm hooked.
Saw the following Adidas shoe on one of the retail advisor's of River Island (I go there so often that she actually remembers me...hah!) & I just had to pop in next door to check it out... really like it...
However, it'll set me back by $139 though... must control....(or shud i? hee hee...)
Like these too...
Rach has alwiz been a fan of River Island back in London whereas I've prob not stepped into it's shop for more than 10 times in the 4+ years I was there (prefer FCUK, Ted Baker & Oasis more)...but ever since it opened here, tink I'm hooked.
Saw the following Adidas shoe on one of the retail advisor's of River Island (I go there so often that she actually remembers me...hah!) & I just had to pop in next door to check it out... really like it...
However, it'll set me back by $139 though... must control....(or shud i? hee hee...)
Like these too...
Sunday, April 01, 2007
大声说爱我
Wasn't too impressed when I first heard this song but it has grown on me after a couple of plays and i'm having it on repeat mode now. Like the lyrics...
if only.......
u knew how i felt about u....
大声说爱我
作词：Sandy.Wing 作曲：Wing
站在街头望着远方灯火
明灭闪烁象在提醒着我
来来往往的人群之中
有多少颗心在黑夜腐
繁星点点到底那颗是我
而你是否也在浩瀚星空
不停转动守在我的身后
天长地久到时间尽头
只要大声说爱我说愿陪在我左右
我会笑着说你将是我的港口
只要你大声说你永远爱我
你会发现有我每一分钟
你会发现有我
if only.......
u knew how i felt about u....
大声说爱我
作词：Sandy.Wing 作曲：Wing
站在街头望着远方灯火
明灭闪烁象在提醒着我
来来往往的人群之中
有多少颗心在黑夜腐
繁星点点到底那颗是我
而你是否也在浩瀚星空
不停转动守在我的身后
天长地久到时间尽头
只要大声说爱我说愿陪在我左右
我会笑着说你将是我的港口
只要你大声说你永远爱我
你会发现有我每一分钟
你会发现有我
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
void...
something's missing... but I can't pinpoint what.
this void in my heart is as disturbing as the unknown swelling on my left cheek...maybe that's where the void went...
tried letting it all out but somehow the tears aren't flowing no matter how hard i try...maybe i need to dig up The Notebook again n watch it for the 7th time...
this void in my heart is as disturbing as the unknown swelling on my left cheek...maybe that's where the void went...
tried letting it all out but somehow the tears aren't flowing no matter how hard i try...maybe i need to dig up The Notebook again n watch it for the 7th time...
Monday, March 26, 2007
I miss u...
Streets of London
Ralph McTell
Have you seen the old man
In the closed-down market
Kicking up the paper,
with his worn out shoes?
In his eyes you see no pride
And held loosely at his side
Yesterday's paper telling yesterday's news
So how can you tell me you're lonely,
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London
I'll show you something to make you change your mind
Have you seen the old girl
Who walks the streets of London
Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags?
She's no time for talking,
She just keeps right on walking
Carrying her home in two carrier bags.
In the all night cafe
At a quarter past eleven,
Same old man is sitting there on his own
Looking at the world
Over the rim of his tea-cup,
Each tea last an hour
Then he wanders home alone
And have you seen the old man
Outside the seaman's mission
Memory fading with
The medal ribbons that he wears.
In our winter city,
The rain cries a little pity
For one more forgotten hero
And a world that doesn't care
Ralph McTell
Have you seen the old man
In the closed-down market
Kicking up the paper,
with his worn out shoes?
In his eyes you see no pride
And held loosely at his side
Yesterday's paper telling yesterday's news
So how can you tell me you're lonely,
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London
I'll show you something to make you change your mind
Have you seen the old girl
Who walks the streets of London
Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags?
She's no time for talking,
She just keeps right on walking
Carrying her home in two carrier bags.
In the all night cafe
At a quarter past eleven,
Same old man is sitting there on his own
Looking at the world
Over the rim of his tea-cup,
Each tea last an hour
Then he wanders home alone
And have you seen the old man
Outside the seaman's mission
Memory fading with
The medal ribbons that he wears.
In our winter city,
The rain cries a little pity
For one more forgotten hero
And a world that doesn't care
Thursday, March 22, 2007
MINI vodcast & weekend stuff...
Test drove the new MINI last week, fab car! check out my vodcast @ http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070316car_a/20070316car_main.html
To see selected pix (some censored ones...hee hee) of the makings of the vodcast, visit my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy
Next up... the weekend...
had a gathering with the ex-shinminnites... was very very fun...just that it was the wrong time of the month and I had too much to drink... ended up having killer cramps...beer & drinking doesn't help lift u when u're down that's for sure. 借酒消愁is a load of rubbish...
stoned @ home for the entire saturday den went on an interesting recce trip with YT & YM b4 going to Bob's home for Ah Boy's 满月. I tink i'm a little children phobic after seeing so many kiddies crawling about & crying... didn't dare to move too much in case I step on any of them....
Sunday was the best...went to Sentosa for Rach & AT...haven't been feeling too good lately and needed to chill...the sun & the swim did some gd for me i must say...check out the photos on my flickr if u wanna see our escapade to Sentosa (places checked out: Cafe Del Mar, Luge & Musical Fountain)
kiez i need to finish hot news can't stay here for too long...ciao...
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
addiction to exercising
Think I've got an addiction to exercising...
after working out at the gym, I feel refreshed and high but once I give it a miss I hit a low...didn't exercise on fri n sat, felt really depressed... sunday went to the beach @ sentosa with Rach & AT and had a swim n i'm happy again... come monday... bz with biz feature...skipped the gym n i'm back down in the dumps... had a good 2 hours in the morning at the gym 2dae n i'm up again...
feels like i'm on drugs albeit a good one...but this emotional roller coaster is killing me...rite i shall try to make it a pt to work out regularly even if it's 30 min...
5kg in 3 months n also to keep my sanity....
after working out at the gym, I feel refreshed and high but once I give it a miss I hit a low...didn't exercise on fri n sat, felt really depressed... sunday went to the beach @ sentosa with Rach & AT and had a swim n i'm happy again... come monday... bz with biz feature...skipped the gym n i'm back down in the dumps... had a good 2 hours in the morning at the gym 2dae n i'm up again...
feels like i'm on drugs albeit a good one...but this emotional roller coaster is killing me...rite i shall try to make it a pt to work out regularly even if it's 30 min...
5kg in 3 months n also to keep my sanity....
Thursday, March 15, 2007
坚持与放弃
有人曾经告诉我，射手座的人与困难面对面时会很想落跑逃避。
射手座的我，那时候听在耳里很不是滋味，极力驳斥了这个说法。
言犹在耳，我开始注意自己和身边射手座的人果真如此，才发现自己确实是有这个毛病。
我不是不负责任的人，所以在想放弃的时候不会跑掉，但会选择暂时回避一下，等压迫感消失后再回头应战。就比如现在，我原本是应该完成我的试车vodcast video script，可是瞪了稿件很久，脑筋怎么都拐不过来，就逃到这里来发泄发泄。
最近在工作上遇到不顺、很想放弃的时候，就会想起两个月前访问的一名老板。
这名老板从事印刷业，最近开了一个培训学院，希望为我国印刷业栽培技术人才。虽然又出钱又出力，而且投资额相当庞大，但他没有什么把握能够从中赚钱。
商人从商就是为了赚钱，没有把握赚钱的东西一般都不会沾手，但他却自告奋勇地一头栽入，精神可嘉。
自认“择善而固执”的他说：“坚持、忍耐加上不停地钻研是我做生意的原则，总有一天会让我熬出头来的。这好比打麻将，只要你不推掉，还是有机会湖一把。”
像他这样一个永不言败，永不放弃的人，固然值得我们学习和赞扬。
然而坚持并非揭开每个挑战或问题枷锁的钥匙。
比如说，有些人可能为了一口气或面子问题，而坚持做一些会让自己继续不开心的事情，把冰冷的环境闹得更僵。
这个情况下，与其耿耿于怀，倒不如转过身离开。不欢而散好过长期冷战。
再说感情吧。它绝对是再执著，也不会有完美结局的“典范”。
当爱情走到尽头时，单方向的执著只会给自己换来无止境的伤痛，勉强只会让自己和对方承受不必要的痛苦。懂得放手就有机会迎接新的春天。
有时候放弃是自暴自弃，有时候放弃又是种幸福，你的选择是什么呢？
我两个都不选。
我比较希望自己能学会拿得起放得下，让自己开心一点，对得起良心更重要。
射手座的我，那时候听在耳里很不是滋味，极力驳斥了这个说法。
言犹在耳，我开始注意自己和身边射手座的人果真如此，才发现自己确实是有这个毛病。
我不是不负责任的人，所以在想放弃的时候不会跑掉，但会选择暂时回避一下，等压迫感消失后再回头应战。就比如现在，我原本是应该完成我的试车vodcast video script，可是瞪了稿件很久，脑筋怎么都拐不过来，就逃到这里来发泄发泄。
最近在工作上遇到不顺、很想放弃的时候，就会想起两个月前访问的一名老板。
这名老板从事印刷业，最近开了一个培训学院，希望为我国印刷业栽培技术人才。虽然又出钱又出力，而且投资额相当庞大，但他没有什么把握能够从中赚钱。
商人从商就是为了赚钱，没有把握赚钱的东西一般都不会沾手，但他却自告奋勇地一头栽入，精神可嘉。
自认“择善而固执”的他说：“坚持、忍耐加上不停地钻研是我做生意的原则，总有一天会让我熬出头来的。这好比打麻将，只要你不推掉，还是有机会湖一把。”
像他这样一个永不言败，永不放弃的人，固然值得我们学习和赞扬。
然而坚持并非揭开每个挑战或问题枷锁的钥匙。
比如说，有些人可能为了一口气或面子问题，而坚持做一些会让自己继续不开心的事情，把冰冷的环境闹得更僵。
这个情况下，与其耿耿于怀，倒不如转过身离开。不欢而散好过长期冷战。
再说感情吧。它绝对是再执著，也不会有完美结局的“典范”。
当爱情走到尽头时，单方向的执著只会给自己换来无止境的伤痛，勉强只会让自己和对方承受不必要的痛苦。懂得放手就有机会迎接新的春天。
有时候放弃是自暴自弃，有时候放弃又是种幸福，你的选择是什么呢？
我两个都不选。
我比较希望自己能学会拿得起放得下，让自己开心一点，对得起良心更重要。
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
My Second 5km!
Yay I did it again :) My second 5km! 3rd consecutive working day i'm at the gym in the mornings. It's pretty addictive....okie maybe the sense of fulfillment & satisfaction is...
Actually inclusive of cooling down I did about 5.3km... didn't burn as much calories today though cuz I managed to run a bit faster n finished everything in 40min... did 2km or rowing, 30 crunches n 3 sets of 15 for weights...
Goal: 5kg off in 3 months
Right back to writing articles...ciao!
Actually inclusive of cooling down I did about 5.3km... didn't burn as much calories today though cuz I managed to run a bit faster n finished everything in 40min... did 2km or rowing, 30 crunches n 3 sets of 15 for weights...
Goal: 5kg off in 3 months
Right back to writing articles...ciao!
Monday, March 12, 2007
My First 5km!
Just got down from the gym, managed to do my first 5km jog on the treadmill all at one go! Woo hoo....burnt 450 calories in 45 min....happy :) :) :)
Hopefully this is the start of a fabulous week ahead!
Hopefully this is the start of a fabulous week ahead!
Friday, March 09, 2007
恶梦停车场
要看我征服“恶梦停车场”有惊无险的画面吗？
上《我报》网看vodcast，保证你为我捏一把冷汗！
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070308carpark_a/20070308carpark_main.html
上《我报》网看vodcast，保证你为我捏一把冷汗！
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070308carpark_a/20070308carpark_main.html
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
heavy hearted...
10 days later, i'm back at ttsh again n exactly at the same time...just that i'm finding myself at a floor higher up...
it's my mum's mum turn this time. though her condition isn't as bad as my dad's mum & probably have some more years to go, when mum called to say that grandma was in hospital, my heart fell...i really can't take another loved one leaving me...in the last 6 months, i've lost my grandma, my ex-bf n a friend...it's really too much to take.
before the fateful call, i had wanted to go the gym to wind down having had a rather rough 2 days at work... been running a one-man show as Chris is away on holiday. Wanted to exercise too cuz i've ballooned like crazy over cny n looked super round in my standupper...
it didn't help that as i was leaving the building, i saw someone in the lobby that made my heart sink further. i contemplated saying hi but chose to fake oblivion in the end so i won't fume or get depressed...i noe i've promised myself to get over it but it's been a very painful challenge...
back track to this morning...when i felt tremors for the first time today, my head spun and i really thought i was going to vomit & faint. Remember calling out to Michele who was in Chim Kang's room right in front of my desk...fortunately it was due to the tremors n not my body signalling red lights...i was seriously frightened for once...
reflecting on the year thusfar, i'm definitely a much happier person than last november n december, perhaps i'm getting used to the job or due to the fact that i've been trying to take things slower or simply cuz things are panning out smoother than b4. Having said that, i've still got some way to go...my mental & physical health still needs strengthening...
will go to the gym tomorrow, no more procrastinating...
God give me strength and be my guide...
it's my mum's mum turn this time. though her condition isn't as bad as my dad's mum & probably have some more years to go, when mum called to say that grandma was in hospital, my heart fell...i really can't take another loved one leaving me...in the last 6 months, i've lost my grandma, my ex-bf n a friend...it's really too much to take.
before the fateful call, i had wanted to go the gym to wind down having had a rather rough 2 days at work... been running a one-man show as Chris is away on holiday. Wanted to exercise too cuz i've ballooned like crazy over cny n looked super round in my standupper...
it didn't help that as i was leaving the building, i saw someone in the lobby that made my heart sink further. i contemplated saying hi but chose to fake oblivion in the end so i won't fume or get depressed...i noe i've promised myself to get over it but it's been a very painful challenge...
back track to this morning...when i felt tremors for the first time today, my head spun and i really thought i was going to vomit & faint. Remember calling out to Michele who was in Chim Kang's room right in front of my desk...fortunately it was due to the tremors n not my body signalling red lights...i was seriously frightened for once...
reflecting on the year thusfar, i'm definitely a much happier person than last november n december, perhaps i'm getting used to the job or due to the fact that i've been trying to take things slower or simply cuz things are panning out smoother than b4. Having said that, i've still got some way to go...my mental & physical health still needs strengthening...
will go to the gym tomorrow, no more procrastinating...
God give me strength and be my guide...
Monday, March 05, 2007
@!$*^(@*$%)@_
Think my new year resolution of getting a car would have to be unfulfilled for another year or 2 at least...perhaps instead of thinking of getting a car I should think about moving out...
I've made my intentions of buying a car known since november last year. Why is it that when I'm about to commit tomorrow that both of you become so uptight? If you were against it, you could have let me know earlier, not after I've been through and put others as well through all these trouble. It's totally unfair. It's even more ridiculous that you use threats to stop me from buying...what's the logic that since i have money to buy a car i should increase your allowance to $1000? i'm already giving you more than what my peers are giving their parents. If i don't fulfill that I need to pay you rent or move out? What's all these for? very very uncalled for. if you had told me earlier, i would also have been able to put the money in my account to better use instead of parking it there earning a miserable interest of 0.25%.
50k is not a small sum, trust me, before making this decision, i've considered many situations n done my sums. i've already budgeted to spend about $1200 a month at least. I'm realistic about how much it's gonna cost me and the purpose of me buying a car. Besides, it's not as if i'm going to short change you in any way. In fact it'll be best for you and you don't have to grumble about having to send me to work n picking me up every nite.
fine. i won't fight with unreasonable ppl or i'll end up having to suffer hell long term.
you win.
I've made my intentions of buying a car known since november last year. Why is it that when I'm about to commit tomorrow that both of you become so uptight? If you were against it, you could have let me know earlier, not after I've been through and put others as well through all these trouble. It's totally unfair. It's even more ridiculous that you use threats to stop me from buying...what's the logic that since i have money to buy a car i should increase your allowance to $1000? i'm already giving you more than what my peers are giving their parents. If i don't fulfill that I need to pay you rent or move out? What's all these for? very very uncalled for. if you had told me earlier, i would also have been able to put the money in my account to better use instead of parking it there earning a miserable interest of 0.25%.
50k is not a small sum, trust me, before making this decision, i've considered many situations n done my sums. i've already budgeted to spend about $1200 a month at least. I'm realistic about how much it's gonna cost me and the purpose of me buying a car. Besides, it's not as if i'm going to short change you in any way. In fact it'll be best for you and you don't have to grumble about having to send me to work n picking me up every nite.
fine. i won't fight with unreasonable ppl or i'll end up having to suffer hell long term.
you win.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
RIP
Thanks for being a great grandmother, we will all miss you very very much. I knew this day was going to come, but didn't expect it to be so soon. At least we spent chinese new year together this year like the way we do every year and an extended one this year. I'm glad you're in a better place now without pain & suffering. Rest in peace. Love you ah ma.
Will always remember the times you brought me to the market when I was a kid where everyone would comment how much I looked like u.
Will always remember you buying a lot of fish for me when I was a kid.
Will always remember you for letting me ride in the portable rides downstairs.
Will always remember you cooking and washing for Zee & I when mummy was away.
Will always remember you sitting in front of the prawn mee stall and will go get us you tiao & soya bean when we visit.
Will always remember how you would entertain me when I teased you with my stuff toys.
Will always remember how you said I "bo dua bo suey" when I gave you the name Grace in kindergarten.
Will always remember how your face would light up when you see Zee.
Will always remember how I always looked forward to chinese new year as you will come over to stay with us.
Will always remember the stories you told about Daddy as a kid.
Will always remember you calling me Leng Leng when I asked you who I am.
Will always remember you trying to count how many fingers there are on my hands and daddy's hands when we visit you.
Will always remember you calling my favourite pig let let, Baby.
Will always remember you enjoying the new year goodies I fed you.
Will always remember you waving at me everytime we leave and every single time I turn back to wave goodbye. Especially the last time you did it yesterday morning in Zee's room.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
开工大吉
最喜欢农历新年时候的新闻室。
原因很简单，因为有舞狮。
我是个非常喜欢热闹的人，所以很期盼过年的时候，有醒狮团来助兴，为办公室除旧岁，迎新接福。
除了热闹之外，整个仪式也非常逗趣，狮子采青后会向大伙儿抛出菜头、彩带、元宝、柑橘，甚至是美钞，之后还会在地上留真字。大家暂时放下工作和形象，争着接狮子抛出的福物，软化了平日紧绷着的新闻室，也带来许许多多的欢笑声。
今年我有幸接到一条葱头、一挫菜和一个柑橘，收获相当不错。
俗称：“偷挽葱，嫁好尪”、“偷挽菜，嫁好婿”，希望婚姻美满的女孩，如果偷摘葱或青菜，就能期待未来家庭幸福或嫁到好丈夫。接到菜头和葱头，正如我意。
去年犯太岁，不是很顺利，希望这些福物今年真的能带给我好运，让我转个运。最好是能从天上掉个白马王子给我hee hee。
这里祝大家开工大吉！
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oops，据老板说，我昨天接的不是葱而是蒜，还有不是菜头而是生菜。可见我不常上巴刹，煮东西也半斤八两，真是丢脸！
（ok lah...在英国的时候上的是超级市场，我买东西是看什么顺眼就买什么，煮东西喜欢自由发挥，所以真才不清楚正确的名称...hee hee很明显在为自己找借口 :p）
原因很简单，因为有舞狮。
我是个非常喜欢热闹的人，所以很期盼过年的时候，有醒狮团来助兴，为办公室除旧岁，迎新接福。
除了热闹之外，整个仪式也非常逗趣，狮子采青后会向大伙儿抛出菜头、彩带、元宝、柑橘，甚至是美钞，之后还会在地上留真字。大家暂时放下工作和形象，争着接狮子抛出的福物，软化了平日紧绷着的新闻室，也带来许许多多的欢笑声。
今年我有幸接到一条葱头、一挫菜和一个柑橘，收获相当不错。
俗称：“偷挽葱，嫁好尪”、“偷挽菜，嫁好婿”，希望婚姻美满的女孩，如果偷摘葱或青菜，就能期待未来家庭幸福或嫁到好丈夫。接到菜头和葱头，正如我意。
去年犯太岁，不是很顺利，希望这些福物今年真的能带给我好运，让我转个运。最好是能从天上掉个白马王子给我hee hee。
这里祝大家开工大吉！
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oops，据老板说，我昨天接的不是葱而是蒜，还有不是菜头而是生菜。可见我不常上巴刹，煮东西也半斤八两，真是丢脸！
（ok lah...在英国的时候上的是超级市场，我买东西是看什么顺眼就买什么，煮东西喜欢自由发挥，所以真才不清楚正确的名称...hee hee很明显在为自己找借口 :p）
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
猪年如意 猪事顺心 猪年行大运
祝大家在猪年里，健康快乐青春长猪，什么事都胸有成猪，身边人都夸你猪智多谋、猪颜有术、情人多到招架不猪，个个都对你按捺不猪。
猪年如意，猪事顺心，猪年行大运！
lotsa luv from me & my fav stuffie let let :)
Saturday, February 10, 2007
My First Vodcast!
Check out my very first vodcast!
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070209lexus_a/20070209lexus_main.html
Enjoyed myself very much doing this...but i'm sure my dear video ed n photog must feel like pulling their hair out working with a no brainer like me. Spent a long long time to this but all's worth it. Brings back great memories of Channel U days. Hope to do something like that again soon... but first I need to lose weight.... n maybe avoid bright coloured shirts... they sure make me look fat...
Had a very very very long week....crashing into bed...nitez :)
http://www.mypaper.sg/myvodcast/20070209lexus_a/20070209lexus_main.html
Enjoyed myself very much doing this...but i'm sure my dear video ed n photog must feel like pulling their hair out working with a no brainer like me. Spent a long long time to this but all's worth it. Brings back great memories of Channel U days. Hope to do something like that again soon... but first I need to lose weight.... n maybe avoid bright coloured shirts... they sure make me look fat...
Had a very very very long week....crashing into bed...nitez :)
Friday, February 09, 2007
What should I do with my hair?
CNY's round the corner...what should I do with my hair?
Streak it red again? Trim my fringe or let it grow? Do nothing? Suggestions more than welcomed!
Streak it red again? Trim my fringe or let it grow? Do nothing? Suggestions more than welcomed!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
I must resist!!!
Different ppl have different ways of relieving stress. Mine's shopping. Retail therapy works big time for me but only using my own money. Used to hate shopping while I was in school, didn't like the idea of spending mum's money... but things changed when I got my first paycheck and I guess i've sold my soul to the devil ever since...
Pretty tied up at work lately & haven't been able to go shopping physically for the last 2 weeks (good for my wallet!). Couldn't take the withdrawal symptoms, so I've resorted to online window-shopping for a quickie...
As usual...the internet has transformed into the devil, tempting me to part with my hard earned cash....Arghhh... I must resist!!!!
Rite...just like the old times, I'll post my lusts here & "pretend" i've already bought them so I won't spend money...
New S/S2007 Vivienne Westwood Fleet Wallet...love this wallet but somehow if i ever bought it, it's gonna end up like my mac...dirty...
Fred Flare Hot Shot Camera Ring...cute rite? I'm a cam whore.... would be great if cameras in future came in the form of a ring... den i can take as many pictures as and when i like!
Harvey Seat Belt Tote...been lusting after this bag for about 3 years now... it's commanding US$120...3 years ago it was going for $60...shucks...
Rite...back to my motoring review or my head's gonna roll...
Pretty tied up at work lately & haven't been able to go shopping physically for the last 2 weeks (good for my wallet!). Couldn't take the withdrawal symptoms, so I've resorted to online window-shopping for a quickie...
As usual...the internet has transformed into the devil, tempting me to part with my hard earned cash....Arghhh... I must resist!!!!
Rite...just like the old times, I'll post my lusts here & "pretend" i've already bought them so I won't spend money...
New S/S2007 Vivienne Westwood Fleet Wallet...love this wallet but somehow if i ever bought it, it's gonna end up like my mac...dirty...
Fred Flare Hot Shot Camera Ring...cute rite? I'm a cam whore.... would be great if cameras in future came in the form of a ring... den i can take as many pictures as and when i like!
Harvey Seat Belt Tote...been lusting after this bag for about 3 years now... it's commanding US$120...3 years ago it was going for $60...shucks...
Rite...back to my motoring review or my head's gonna roll...
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Mental Block
Boy...I can't wait for CNY to come... yes i'm definitely into the ang pows but what I'm looking forward to now is more of the time i'll get to stay home n get proper rest. Totally hit a mental road block 2dae. just can't conjure my sentences properly. In a mess. Prob cuz I've slept about 3-4hours each nite for the last week or so.
Ok no more procrastinating. Later...
Ok no more procrastinating. Later...
Monday, January 29, 2007
The Chuan is Back!!!!
Chuan's back!!!!
Me, Chuan & Xi @ Holland V TCC
Sheesh... i'm in need of the dentist & a crash diet... like xi pointed out... i was way slimmer months b4...never was the same after the weight gaining china trip man....
Me & Chuan @ Punggol Jetty
We're going wakeboarding early Sat morning followed by chalet @ Sentosa! Can't wait :):):)
But first I need to finish articles for the upcoming property supplement on Friday...先苦后甜...
Me, Chuan & Xi @ Holland V TCC
Sheesh... i'm in need of the dentist & a crash diet... like xi pointed out... i was way slimmer months b4...never was the same after the weight gaining china trip man....
Me & Chuan @ Punggol Jetty
We're going wakeboarding early Sat morning followed by chalet @ Sentosa! Can't wait :):):)
But first I need to finish articles for the upcoming property supplement on Friday...先苦后甜...
Saturday, January 27, 2007
I miss London
Saw decade old images of St Paul's, River Thames, Whitehall & Big Ben today n it reminded me once again why i'm so smitten with the place.
Things don't change very much in London unlike in sg & many parts of the world. With all the drastic changes & chaos going around, the sense of familiarity & stability has a comforting, calming effect.
Despite the regularity, there are always little surprises everywhere & exciting places to explore....it's bursting with life everywhere beneath the grey blanket cover. I miss my weekend shopping trips to oxford st, bond st, regent st, covent garden n sometimes to harrods...just for krispy kreme donuts... weekend trips to the various markets, esp petticoat lane mkt & brick lane on sundays...sunday dim sum brunches after church...2h long supermarket shopping sessions...midnite movies @ islington angel...taking the tube...hoping on n off the old london buses...sandwich shops & food caravans for lunch (jamaican jerk chicken...yummy) n kebabs for dinner or supper...chinatown for dinner or 97 for supper....dingy soho @ nite....ooohhhh yummy cakes from valerie's pattisere...oh so sinful cafe nero mocha...drinks @ allbarone or the local pubs...taking the train out of london for a day trip.... boy i can go on forever...
I miss London.It's my second home. In fact I feel more fulfilled & at home staying there. I actually enjoy British TV more than singapore or cable tv for that matter. Miss Channel 4's quirky shows, esp my fav Grand Designs & Location, Location Location and BBC 2's amazing political talkshows like the daily politics. I can watch tv for hours on end without ever feeling bored.
I'm definitely going back one day for an extended period of time. Watch me.
Things don't change very much in London unlike in sg & many parts of the world. With all the drastic changes & chaos going around, the sense of familiarity & stability has a comforting, calming effect.
Despite the regularity, there are always little surprises everywhere & exciting places to explore....it's bursting with life everywhere beneath the grey blanket cover. I miss my weekend shopping trips to oxford st, bond st, regent st, covent garden n sometimes to harrods...just for krispy kreme donuts... weekend trips to the various markets, esp petticoat lane mkt & brick lane on sundays...sunday dim sum brunches after church...2h long supermarket shopping sessions...midnite movies @ islington angel...taking the tube...hoping on n off the old london buses...sandwich shops & food caravans for lunch (jamaican jerk chicken...yummy) n kebabs for dinner or supper...chinatown for dinner or 97 for supper....dingy soho @ nite....ooohhhh yummy cakes from valerie's pattisere...oh so sinful cafe nero mocha...drinks @ allbarone or the local pubs...taking the train out of london for a day trip.... boy i can go on forever...
I miss London.It's my second home. In fact I feel more fulfilled & at home staying there. I actually enjoy British TV more than singapore or cable tv for that matter. Miss Channel 4's quirky shows, esp my fav Grand Designs & Location, Location Location and BBC 2's amazing political talkshows like the daily politics. I can watch tv for hours on end without ever feeling bored.
I'm definitely going back one day for an extended period of time. Watch me.
Friday, January 26, 2007
betrayal...
It's amazing how one's emotions can go through a roller coaster ride within a span of just a couple of mins.
Breaking news break hearts. Prob why i have a love-hate relationship with my job.
Earlier on, I was totally euphoric about chuan coming back and with a funfilled weekend all planned for next week but minutes later, I came to know of stuff that brought back all the unhappiness n bitterness i've tried so hard to leave behind...now my heart is aching with hurt from betrayal.
I should have known better when you asked whether I knew so n so n den proceeded into details I wished I had paid attention to. Never suspected anything then. And being me, I don't give a damn about such stuff. You knew these very well.
However, you still chose to play up my feelings and emotions and then at your convenience, turned around to torture with words of disgrace and condemnation and took actions you knew would scar. I still don't understand. What did you achieve from all this?
i'm no fighter like u but i've been trying... and you knew that full well too...so why? why? why?
i've tried hating u but i couldn't n i've promised myself i won't. I'm not going to be as childish as u.
I've decided.
From this moment on, i'm not going to let you get to me again. You can't hurt me if you don't matter at all.
Breaking news break hearts. Prob why i have a love-hate relationship with my job.
Earlier on, I was totally euphoric about chuan coming back and with a funfilled weekend all planned for next week but minutes later, I came to know of stuff that brought back all the unhappiness n bitterness i've tried so hard to leave behind...now my heart is aching with hurt from betrayal.
I should have known better when you asked whether I knew so n so n den proceeded into details I wished I had paid attention to. Never suspected anything then. And being me, I don't give a damn about such stuff. You knew these very well.
However, you still chose to play up my feelings and emotions and then at your convenience, turned around to torture with words of disgrace and condemnation and took actions you knew would scar. I still don't understand. What did you achieve from all this?
i'm no fighter like u but i've been trying... and you knew that full well too...so why? why? why?
i've tried hating u but i couldn't n i've promised myself i won't. I'm not going to be as childish as u.
I've decided.
From this moment on, i'm not going to let you get to me again. You can't hurt me if you don't matter at all.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
2 Days More!!!!
2 days more & KKN will be complete once again!!!! CHUAN!!!! COME BACK FASTER!!!! Miss u loads... it's been a year since all 6 of us r 1 again....just that stupid wows will be stuck in some ulu jungle next weekend... chalet spoiler :p
Actually hor... i think it's prob more of i can't wait for my junk food tees, sims 2 games n dvd...oh n my shampoo n conditioner if u've gotten it :p hiak hiak....(Yes, i made my fren lug shampoo n conditioner back for me cuz i'm a spoilt brat that can't be satisfied with what i can find here...) Just kiddin!
Come back quick quick!!!!
Actually hor... i think it's prob more of i can't wait for my junk food tees, sims 2 games n dvd...oh n my shampoo n conditioner if u've gotten it :p hiak hiak....(Yes, i made my fren lug shampoo n conditioner back for me cuz i'm a spoilt brat that can't be satisfied with what i can find here...) Just kiddin!
Come back quick quick!!!!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Summary of my weekend
Hit a wall trying to come up with tomorrow's biz feature so I shall write about my weekend...
Let's see...all I can remember of my weekend was that I coughed and sneezed like mad...slept 12 hours or more each on Friday and Saturday night to make up for my lack of sleep during the week.
Was plagued by the flu bug on Thursday...super groggy all Friday after downing medication...kinda floated through the day. Only redeeming factor was the super fun UOB Media Party at the end of it. Had a good time catching up with old friends and meeting new people.
Crashed into bed after showering and didn't wake up till 2pm the next day (ok i was woken by Rach at 9am but the medication knocked me out after that). Had lunch with mum n dad in front of the tv. Mum just subscribed to cable TV last Monday and both she n my dad are hooked onto the Asian Food Channel. Hopefully they pick up some really good recipes from there and cook up a feast for me soon. Oh ya, Godma & Godpa flew in from Australia on Friday, and they dropped in on us briefly.
If there's such thing called a itchy backside syndrome, I definitely have it. Despite coughing like I've got TB and my head spinning faster than a top, I actually managed to haul myself out of bed to go with Rach to the mega Ikea & Courts store at Tampines. To our surprise, both malls were pretty empty...we even managed to eat our favourite swedish meatballs n fried chicken wings @ Ikea without having to queue for a table at 530pm! I finally got my family our very first DVD player from Ikea... believe it or not...a multiregion player for just $49.90! There was a cheaper one going for $39.90 but it weighed a ton.
Talking about shopping the town down, our shopping rendevous (ok more of my mine since rach din get anything) didn't just end there....at 730pm, we actually decided to uproot ourselves from the east side of Singapore and travel all the way westwards to Queensway! I've been jogging in my ridiculous betty booper shoes for the last 2+ weeks so I decided it's high time I get proper running shoes b4 I end up having a bulging ankle.
Got to Queensway at 815pm and the moment I stepped into the first shop, I set my eyes upon the really pretty n very very light Adidas Chiba Pro running shoes! Too bad they didn't have my size so we moved on to the next shop and I wasted no time in getting it. Better still, it came with a 30% discount, so I only paid $90 for it. Love it! Can't wait to get better n start my jogging sessions again. Must say Queensway is a real treasure trove...will definitely go back for more.
Back to Sat, it was a pain getting home after Queensway since I live in the God foresaken part of Singapore called Sengkang... spent 2 hours trudging home on a bus... it's high time I go for a test drive n buy a car! Totally zonked out when I got home at 11 and didn't wake up 12pm the next day missing church for the 2nd week.... very very guilty....
Had lunch with mum n dad in front of the TV again and decided I should be a good girl n start tidying my desk since CNY is round the corner. It's amazing how much rubbish I can accumulate over a couple of months...threw away 3 bags full but my room still looks as cluttered as ever. Shall try again next weekend. Need to get new shelves too so that my 3 boxes full of stuffies can see daylight once again.
Highlight of the day....RAIN'S COMING concert! A friend had complimentary tix so I went with her to watch it. I've come to the conclusion that Rain is a dancing cyborg(neither did he sing very much nor have very much facial expression) and as merv says, the stage is definitely more interesting than him. Was very facinated by the stageworks n of cuz the fake rain n Rain's bare chest though. The whole concert seem more like a musical with a random plot. All in all, would say it's worth the lowest price ticket of 188 but definitely not 888.
That's the end of my weekend and also the end of my skiving... back to writing once again.....
Let's see...all I can remember of my weekend was that I coughed and sneezed like mad...slept 12 hours or more each on Friday and Saturday night to make up for my lack of sleep during the week.
Was plagued by the flu bug on Thursday...super groggy all Friday after downing medication...kinda floated through the day. Only redeeming factor was the super fun UOB Media Party at the end of it. Had a good time catching up with old friends and meeting new people.
Crashed into bed after showering and didn't wake up till 2pm the next day (ok i was woken by Rach at 9am but the medication knocked me out after that). Had lunch with mum n dad in front of the tv. Mum just subscribed to cable TV last Monday and both she n my dad are hooked onto the Asian Food Channel. Hopefully they pick up some really good recipes from there and cook up a feast for me soon. Oh ya, Godma & Godpa flew in from Australia on Friday, and they dropped in on us briefly.
If there's such thing called a itchy backside syndrome, I definitely have it. Despite coughing like I've got TB and my head spinning faster than a top, I actually managed to haul myself out of bed to go with Rach to the mega Ikea & Courts store at Tampines. To our surprise, both malls were pretty empty...we even managed to eat our favourite swedish meatballs n fried chicken wings @ Ikea without having to queue for a table at 530pm! I finally got my family our very first DVD player from Ikea... believe it or not...a multiregion player for just $49.90! There was a cheaper one going for $39.90 but it weighed a ton.
Talking about shopping the town down, our shopping rendevous (ok more of my mine since rach din get anything) didn't just end there....at 730pm, we actually decided to uproot ourselves from the east side of Singapore and travel all the way westwards to Queensway! I've been jogging in my ridiculous betty booper shoes for the last 2+ weeks so I decided it's high time I get proper running shoes b4 I end up having a bulging ankle.
Got to Queensway at 815pm and the moment I stepped into the first shop, I set my eyes upon the really pretty n very very light Adidas Chiba Pro running shoes! Too bad they didn't have my size so we moved on to the next shop and I wasted no time in getting it. Better still, it came with a 30% discount, so I only paid $90 for it. Love it! Can't wait to get better n start my jogging sessions again. Must say Queensway is a real treasure trove...will definitely go back for more.
Back to Sat, it was a pain getting home after Queensway since I live in the God foresaken part of Singapore called Sengkang... spent 2 hours trudging home on a bus... it's high time I go for a test drive n buy a car! Totally zonked out when I got home at 11 and didn't wake up 12pm the next day missing church for the 2nd week.... very very guilty....
Had lunch with mum n dad in front of the TV again and decided I should be a good girl n start tidying my desk since CNY is round the corner. It's amazing how much rubbish I can accumulate over a couple of months...threw away 3 bags full but my room still looks as cluttered as ever. Shall try again next weekend. Need to get new shelves too so that my 3 boxes full of stuffies can see daylight once again.
Highlight of the day....RAIN'S COMING concert! A friend had complimentary tix so I went with her to watch it. I've come to the conclusion that Rain is a dancing cyborg(neither did he sing very much nor have very much facial expression) and as merv says, the stage is definitely more interesting than him. Was very facinated by the stageworks n of cuz the fake rain n Rain's bare chest though. The whole concert seem more like a musical with a random plot. All in all, would say it's worth the lowest price ticket of 188 but definitely not 888.
That's the end of my weekend and also the end of my skiving... back to writing once again.....
Monday, January 15, 2007
Valentine
Does anybody out there have this song - Valentine by Martina McBride?
Have it on my old lap top but can't seem to transfer it over to my mac. Any kind soul who has it, pls send it to my gmail: liyunlin@gmail.com Thanks a mil!
Love this song to bits...never fails to make me feel all sentimental...if I ever get married, this song is definitely on the playlist....guess I better find a guy who likes this too...:p
Valentine
Martina McBride
If there were no words
No way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears
No way to feel inside
I’d still feel for you
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
You’re all I need, my love, my valentine
All of my life
I have been waiting for
All you give to me
You’ve opened my eyes
And showed me how to love unselfishly
I’ve dreamed of this a thousand times before
But in my dreams I couldn’t love you more
I will give you my heart
Until the end of time...
You’re all I need, my love, my valentine
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
’cause all I need is you, my valentine
You’re all I need, my love, my valentine
Have it on my old lap top but can't seem to transfer it over to my mac. Any kind soul who has it, pls send it to my gmail: liyunlin@gmail.com Thanks a mil!
Love this song to bits...never fails to make me feel all sentimental...if I ever get married, this song is definitely on the playlist....guess I better find a guy who likes this too...:p
Valentine
Martina McBride
If there were no words
No way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears
No way to feel inside
I’d still feel for you
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
You’re all I need, my love, my valentine
All of my life
I have been waiting for
All you give to me
You’ve opened my eyes
And showed me how to love unselfishly
I’ve dreamed of this a thousand times before
But in my dreams I couldn’t love you more
I will give you my heart
Until the end of time...
You’re all I need, my love, my valentine
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
’cause all I need is you, my valentine
You’re all I need, my love, my valentine
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Dilemma...
Right i know i said i wanna get a car real soon... however i haven't gotten off my lazy ass to go for a test drive so that I can decide whether the swift is for me...
To complicate things further, thanks to Carol from UOB (hee hee)... I'm now in a dilemma whether to go ahead n get the Swift or to switch camps and go for the Mazda 3. The Swift is really cute, sporty and comes in yellow but so does the Mazda 3.
Suzuki swift is smaller, easier to park and a great car from the many reviews i've heard n read...
On the otherhand, the Mazda 3, although costing $2000 more, has a higher OMV, is a proper sedan (k...to be honest, i never liked hatchbacks for aesthetic reasons, so SUVs, MPVs, CUVs are out of the qn for me though I'm in love with the Dodge Caliber big time...).
How how how...decisions, decisions, decisions.
Think the test drive will prob gonna b the tie breaker....heard the pick up for the swift isn't great... so if the mazda performs better in this dept, it'll prob win me over.
Hmm...having said the above...for a couple of hundred of dollars more I can have the Subaru Impreza...much sportier car & def value for money......or perhaps for a first car I shouldn't splurge so much n go for a cheaper all new Lancer...it's a beauty from the file pix i've seen...
To complicate things further, thanks to Carol from UOB (hee hee)... I'm now in a dilemma whether to go ahead n get the Swift or to switch camps and go for the Mazda 3. The Swift is really cute, sporty and comes in yellow but so does the Mazda 3.
Suzuki swift is smaller, easier to park and a great car from the many reviews i've heard n read...
On the otherhand, the Mazda 3, although costing $2000 more, has a higher OMV, is a proper sedan (k...to be honest, i never liked hatchbacks for aesthetic reasons, so SUVs, MPVs, CUVs are out of the qn for me though I'm in love with the Dodge Caliber big time...).
How how how...decisions, decisions, decisions.
Think the test drive will prob gonna b the tie breaker....heard the pick up for the swift isn't great... so if the mazda performs better in this dept, it'll prob win me over.
Hmm...having said the above...for a couple of hundred of dollars more I can have the Subaru Impreza...much sportier car & def value for money......or perhaps for a first car I shouldn't splurge so much n go for a cheaper all new Lancer...it's a beauty from the file pix i've seen...
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Night at the Museum
Just got back from the movies with BFF Rachel(result of reading too much pink is the new blog :p ). Had a wicked time :)
Caught a great movie - Night at the Museum. Would recommend it to anyone who has had a long week and wants something brainless & light hearted. It's super duper hilarious, definitely great for a Friday nite when all u wanna do is chill n keep the alcohol at bay. We need to keep our livers healthy b4 we challenge ourselves to the liquid buffet at Pan Pac.
Kiez I'm real tired & I have an interview 2moro at 11am...Before I concus, let me note down my fav line from the movie: Quiet. My Dumb Dumb wants to speak.
Love that easter festival stone face sculpture!
Nitez :)
Caught a great movie - Night at the Museum. Would recommend it to anyone who has had a long week and wants something brainless & light hearted. It's super duper hilarious, definitely great for a Friday nite when all u wanna do is chill n keep the alcohol at bay. We need to keep our livers healthy b4 we challenge ourselves to the liquid buffet at Pan Pac.
Kiez I'm real tired & I have an interview 2moro at 11am...Before I concus, let me note down my fav line from the movie: Quiet. My Dumb Dumb wants to speak.
Love that easter festival stone face sculpture!
Nitez :)
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Keep your cool with construction stocks
First and foremost, I must state that I'm no analyst or stock expert, neither do I invest in stocks (reason being that I don't get paid very much and have yet to save up enough to buy my first lot...don't believe in playing penny stocks either as I have no time to monitor them). The following is just my 2 cents worth on construction counters.
The increased activity and headline grabbing resurgence in sections of the property market have resusitated retail investor interest in construction shares. The sector is said to rebound from the doldrums with the two integrated resorts (IRs), upmarket condominium projects at Marina Bay and Orchard Road, and a hive of smaller residential developments.
In the past five trading sessions, penny construction stocks such as BBR Holdings, CSC Holdings and Hiap Hoe all registered gains of more than 60 per cent.
However, optimism in the construction camp has failed to win me over. Call me conservative or sceptical, I never had an affinity towards construction plays. Many are family-runned, don't possess a stellar track record, with some in the red for years, payout low or no dividends and somehow strikes me the way how china stocks are like to some investors.
I guess many in the market share the same sentiments as despite the buying interest, there is little research coverage on such shares, given that most analysts have given up on the sector after the property market turned sour a few years ago.
Investors appear to have made up their minds on which firms they feel will benefit from the pickup, focusing on niche property developers such as Hiap Hoe and Lum Chang Holdings.
With total construction demand estimated to grow about 12-15 billion a year for the next 5 years by some analysts, this will no doubt be a booster for construction shares.
However, investors must also be realistic that though the general market sentiment might be rosy for now, but at the end of the day it's just going to be the lucky few companies or counters for that matter who will emerge victorious from the tenders and stand to benefit. Buying into counters who are unable to jump onto the IR, Grade A office or luxury residential properties bandwagon will bring you nowhere. It has also been said that big international builders are expected to clinch most of the work, with the local boys becoming sub-contractors.
At this present moment, no one knows who the jackpot winners will be, so going with the flow and buying into random construction plays now would be equivalent to gambling. It's risky business.
As United Overseas Bank's head of deposits, investment and insurance strategy, Tay Han Chong would advise, investors should definitely use their heads rather than their hearts, keeping emotions and noise in the market out of the picture.
Besides, the optimism in the construction sector may be shielding an impending storm. Construction stocks have always been laggards. With blue chips looking to reach the end of their line in the bull run and laggards such as technology and construction plays joining the party, is this a sign that it's time to say goodbye to the good times for the STI?
Keeping in mind the last building boom in 1999, where construction counters fell in a heap the following year as the stock market nosedived in the wake of the dot.com bust, it definitely doesn't hurt to have your enthusiasm nailed down at this point in time where the road ahead for the local bourse is less picture perfect than before.
The increased activity and headline grabbing resurgence in sections of the property market have resusitated retail investor interest in construction shares. The sector is said to rebound from the doldrums with the two integrated resorts (IRs), upmarket condominium projects at Marina Bay and Orchard Road, and a hive of smaller residential developments.
In the past five trading sessions, penny construction stocks such as BBR Holdings, CSC Holdings and Hiap Hoe all registered gains of more than 60 per cent.
However, optimism in the construction camp has failed to win me over. Call me conservative or sceptical, I never had an affinity towards construction plays. Many are family-runned, don't possess a stellar track record, with some in the red for years, payout low or no dividends and somehow strikes me the way how china stocks are like to some investors.
I guess many in the market share the same sentiments as despite the buying interest, there is little research coverage on such shares, given that most analysts have given up on the sector after the property market turned sour a few years ago.
Investors appear to have made up their minds on which firms they feel will benefit from the pickup, focusing on niche property developers such as Hiap Hoe and Lum Chang Holdings.
With total construction demand estimated to grow about 12-15 billion a year for the next 5 years by some analysts, this will no doubt be a booster for construction shares.
However, investors must also be realistic that though the general market sentiment might be rosy for now, but at the end of the day it's just going to be the lucky few companies or counters for that matter who will emerge victorious from the tenders and stand to benefit. Buying into counters who are unable to jump onto the IR, Grade A office or luxury residential properties bandwagon will bring you nowhere. It has also been said that big international builders are expected to clinch most of the work, with the local boys becoming sub-contractors.
At this present moment, no one knows who the jackpot winners will be, so going with the flow and buying into random construction plays now would be equivalent to gambling. It's risky business.
As United Overseas Bank's head of deposits, investment and insurance strategy, Tay Han Chong would advise, investors should definitely use their heads rather than their hearts, keeping emotions and noise in the market out of the picture.
Besides, the optimism in the construction sector may be shielding an impending storm. Construction stocks have always been laggards. With blue chips looking to reach the end of their line in the bull run and laggards such as technology and construction plays joining the party, is this a sign that it's time to say goodbye to the good times for the STI?
Keeping in mind the last building boom in 1999, where construction counters fell in a heap the following year as the stock market nosedived in the wake of the dot.com bust, it definitely doesn't hurt to have your enthusiasm nailed down at this point in time where the road ahead for the local bourse is less picture perfect than before.
Monday, January 08, 2007
2007年要坚持亢奋到底！
在网上看到阿里巴巴集团（Alibaba Group）创办人及首席执行员马云曾经说过这么样一句话：“今天很残酷，明天更残酷，后天很美好。可是绝大部分人死在明天晚上，看不到后天的太阳。”
马云接着说，所以活着的人每天要非常地努力，活好今天，你才能走到明天，走过了明天你才能见到后天的太阳。
2006年可能因为犯太岁，过得并不是很顺利，但2007年我不会坐以待毙。我会努力，因为我不要一直处于黑暗，我希望自己是坚持到破晓时分的勇者，能有机会去迎接绚丽的彩霞，看见太阳！
开年之际，阿Q一点，给自己打气，勇往直前：加油、加油、加油！！！
马云接着说，所以活着的人每天要非常地努力，活好今天，你才能走到明天，走过了明天你才能见到后天的太阳。
2006年可能因为犯太岁，过得并不是很顺利，但2007年我不会坐以待毙。我会努力，因为我不要一直处于黑暗，我希望自己是坚持到破晓时分的勇者，能有机会去迎接绚丽的彩霞，看见太阳！
开年之际，阿Q一点，给自己打气，勇往直前：加油、加油、加油！！！
Friday, January 05, 2007
My first gym workout!
From today onwards, I'm a gym virgin no more!
Finally got my lazy ass to SPH's gym on the 7th floor this morning. Didn't have anything urgent to clear for today so I decided I could afford some me time before work. Besides I really ballooned quite a bit from my China & Bangkok holiday.... just had a scan through my bangkok photos... bleargh...
Fortunately there wasn't anyone at the gym so I could play around with the machines. Never used any gym equipment b4 cuz I always zao PE lessons in JC and thot that my daily walk to sch when I was at uni was more than sufficient exercise...
Managed to run 3.5km on the treadmill and did 50 crunches. Didn't take too long... about 35 minutes in total. Running on a treadmill is so much ezier than doing rounds in the park. Think I lasted longer and didn't feel as tired. Pretty good to listen to my ipod & think about stuff while jogging too.
Just that it was a little disappointing to find that after all that running I only burnt off 250 calories.... will be more careful with the rubbish I stuff into my mouth in future.
Hopefully I can keep up this routine at least twice a week. Aiming for 5km next! Kiez no more skiving at work so that I can have more me time in future... toodles...
Finally got my lazy ass to SPH's gym on the 7th floor this morning. Didn't have anything urgent to clear for today so I decided I could afford some me time before work. Besides I really ballooned quite a bit from my China & Bangkok holiday.... just had a scan through my bangkok photos... bleargh...
Fortunately there wasn't anyone at the gym so I could play around with the machines. Never used any gym equipment b4 cuz I always zao PE lessons in JC and thot that my daily walk to sch when I was at uni was more than sufficient exercise...
Managed to run 3.5km on the treadmill and did 50 crunches. Didn't take too long... about 35 minutes in total. Running on a treadmill is so much ezier than doing rounds in the park. Think I lasted longer and didn't feel as tired. Pretty good to listen to my ipod & think about stuff while jogging too.
Just that it was a little disappointing to find that after all that running I only burnt off 250 calories.... will be more careful with the rubbish I stuff into my mouth in future.
Hopefully I can keep up this routine at least twice a week. Aiming for 5km next! Kiez no more skiving at work so that I can have more me time in future... toodles...
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Happy New Year!
Here's wishing everybody a blessed and wonderful 2007!
I'm off to Bangkok in 5 hours... b back on the 4th...till den :)
I'm off to Bangkok in 5 hours... b back on the 4th...till den :)
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
in love again...
Roberto Cavalli velvet brocade mary janes
n this other green/gold brocade pair at Nine West which is on sale...
Someone please stop me...
Monday, December 25, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
What type of cake are you?
Was musing to a friend how I wished life was a piece of cake.
In return, I was asked if my life was a piece of cake, what would it be? Cheesecake, Black forest? And whether I would want to have my cake and eat it too?
Hmm...tough one.
Cheesecake: My life is pretty rich I must say as I experience and learn quite a bit of new things on a daily, if not, weekly basis with my kind of job. However, as time goes by, it can be pretty mundane n predictable.
Blackforest: I admit I have a split personality. Can't decide whether I'll like to be pleasing like the chocolate sponge cake, or smooth like the creamy bits or to be naughty, spicy & exotic like the cherries that gives the taste buds a different kick. Perhaps that is why my colleagues say that I'm an oxymoron....claiming that i'm sane when i'm actually half mad.
Tiramisu: I love alcohol and I need caffine (from tea though) to keep me going in the day...It also happens to be my favourite dessert (remembered someone telling me that it's not considered a cake) There's more than what meets the eye :) You have to know me well to find out how strong the rum is(Courtesy of AT).
Durian cake: Either you like me or you don't. I'm an acquired taste. (Courtesy of AT)
As for wanting to have my cake and eat it too, I must say I'm guilty of it sometimes. I thrive under pressure. Only when I'm overwhelmed with stuff will I be more motivated to complete my tasks on hand.
Besides, Comedian George Carlin once critiqued this idiom by saying, "When people say, 'Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too.' What good is a cake you can't eat? What should I eat, someone else's cake instead?"
What type of cake are you?
In return, I was asked if my life was a piece of cake, what would it be? Cheesecake, Black forest? And whether I would want to have my cake and eat it too?
Hmm...tough one.
Cheesecake: My life is pretty rich I must say as I experience and learn quite a bit of new things on a daily, if not, weekly basis with my kind of job. However, as time goes by, it can be pretty mundane n predictable.
Blackforest: I admit I have a split personality. Can't decide whether I'll like to be pleasing like the chocolate sponge cake, or smooth like the creamy bits or to be naughty, spicy & exotic like the cherries that gives the taste buds a different kick. Perhaps that is why my colleagues say that I'm an oxymoron....claiming that i'm sane when i'm actually half mad.
Tiramisu: I love alcohol and I need caffine (from tea though) to keep me going in the day...It also happens to be my favourite dessert (remembered someone telling me that it's not considered a cake) There's more than what meets the eye :) You have to know me well to find out how strong the rum is(Courtesy of AT).
Durian cake: Either you like me or you don't. I'm an acquired taste. (Courtesy of AT)
As for wanting to have my cake and eat it too, I must say I'm guilty of it sometimes. I thrive under pressure. Only when I'm overwhelmed with stuff will I be more motivated to complete my tasks on hand.
Besides, Comedian George Carlin once critiqued this idiom by saying, "When people say, 'Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too.' What good is a cake you can't eat? What should I eat, someone else's cake instead?"
What type of cake are you?
:)
Fun conversation I had with my lesbo partner Boo...miss living with u gal...(we used to icq each even though we were 2m apart...)
yun says:
all i want for xmas is prince charming
Twinkle says:
hahaha..
Twinkle says:
i buy barbie's ken for you..
Twinkle says:
hahaha..
Twinkle says:
prince charming...
Twinkle says:
/hehe
yun says:
ya rite...
yun says:
mite as well say buy frog for me
yun says:
kiss already become prince
Twinkle says:
hahaha..
Twinkle says:
also can..
Twinkle says:
but it might be a bit messy for you only..
yun says:
all i want for xmas is prince charming
Twinkle says:
hahaha..
Twinkle says:
i buy barbie's ken for you..
Twinkle says:
hahaha..
Twinkle says:
prince charming...
Twinkle says:
/hehe
yun says:
ya rite...
yun says:
mite as well say buy frog for me
yun says:
kiss already become prince
Twinkle says:
hahaha..
Twinkle says:
also can..
Twinkle says:
but it might be a bit messy for you only..
最熟悉的陌生人
事隔一个多月，昨天再次碰到他，心情还是不由自主地变得很沉重。
只是打了招呼，没和他交谈，但可感觉他对我有着强烈的厌恶。
可能当时我的所作所为真的令你很气愤，以致到了今天还是耿耿于怀。这里还是希望得到你的原谅。
真的不要求什么，只想挽回这段友情。
我很喜欢萧亚轩的《最熟悉的陌生人》，每回到KTV都必唱。昨天我真正体验了这首歌所传达的情感。
最熟悉的陌生人
萧亚轩
还记得吗
窗外那被月光染亮的海洋
你还记得吗
是爱让彼此把夜点亮
为何后来我们用沉默取代依赖
曾经朗朗星空
渐渐阴霾
心碎离开
转身回到最初荒凉里等待
为了寂寞
是否找个人填心中空白
我们变成了世上
最熟悉的陌生人
今后各自曲折
各自悲哀
只怪我们爱得那么汹涌
爱得那么深
于是梦醒了搁浅了沉默了挥手了
却回不了神
如果当初在交会时能忍住了
激动的灵魂
也许今夜我不会让自己在思念里
沉沦
心碎离开
转身回到最初荒凉里等待
为了寂寞
是否找个人填心中空白
我们变成了世上
最熟悉的陌生人
今后各自曲折
各自悲哀
只怪我们爱得那么汹涌
爱得那么深
于是梦醒了搁浅了沉默了挥手了
却回不了神
如果当初在交会时能忍住了
激动的灵魂
也许今夜我不会让自己在思念里
沉沦
我们变成了世上最熟悉的陌生人
今后各自曲折
各自悲哀?
只怪我们爱得那么汹涌
爱得那么深
于是梦醒了搁浅了沉默了挥手了
却回不了神
如果当初在交会时能忍住了...
只是打了招呼，没和他交谈，但可感觉他对我有着强烈的厌恶。
可能当时我的所作所为真的令你很气愤，以致到了今天还是耿耿于怀。这里还是希望得到你的原谅。
真的不要求什么，只想挽回这段友情。
我很喜欢萧亚轩的《最熟悉的陌生人》，每回到KTV都必唱。昨天我真正体验了这首歌所传达的情感。
最熟悉的陌生人
萧亚轩
还记得吗
窗外那被月光染亮的海洋
你还记得吗
是爱让彼此把夜点亮
为何后来我们用沉默取代依赖
曾经朗朗星空
渐渐阴霾
心碎离开
转身回到最初荒凉里等待
为了寂寞
是否找个人填心中空白
我们变成了世上
最熟悉的陌生人
今后各自曲折
各自悲哀
只怪我们爱得那么汹涌
爱得那么深
于是梦醒了搁浅了沉默了挥手了
却回不了神
如果当初在交会时能忍住了
激动的灵魂
也许今夜我不会让自己在思念里
沉沦
心碎离开
转身回到最初荒凉里等待
为了寂寞
是否找个人填心中空白
我们变成了世上
最熟悉的陌生人
今后各自曲折
各自悲哀
只怪我们爱得那么汹涌
爱得那么深
于是梦醒了搁浅了沉默了挥手了
却回不了神
如果当初在交会时能忍住了
激动的灵魂
也许今夜我不会让自己在思念里
沉沦
我们变成了世上最熟悉的陌生人
今后各自曲折
各自悲哀?
只怪我们爱得那么汹涌
爱得那么深
于是梦醒了搁浅了沉默了挥手了
却回不了神
如果当初在交会时能忍住了...
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Happiness is...
- Sipping hot chocolate / gingerbread latte on a rainy day, looking at the crowds shuffle by you.
Perfection would be sitting next to a fire place with some friends or just by myself reading a gd book...If only I was in London... Happiness is otherwise known here as that warm fuzzy feeling.
- Fettucine & Tiramisu @ Menotti's. Ever since I stepped foot in Menotti's 3 months ago, I constantly have cravings for their creamy Fettucine & the ever so delightful tiramisu. Simply yummilicious. Love sitting next to the window n people watch. This place also holds the best memory I have of 2006...... It was gd while it lasted.
- Chilling with friends @ Oosh or Altivo. 2 very different places but both give the feeling of tranquility. Situated in the heart of the city yet away from the hustle n bustle of urban life. Try hideouts like these if you feel like you need to catch your breath and leaving the country to a resort is not a viable option.
- Afternoon English Tea @ English Rose Cafe. Warm scones with butter, jam & cream and a pot of Earl Gray...brings back memories of London which are always memories of happy times for me. Hmm...come to think of it, I didn't have scones very often, scones were for breakfast while marmite n cheese on toast with Earl Gray were my staple afternoon tea after school. Idyllic Times.
- Shopping for the entire day. Retail therapy is the miracle cure to depression, stress n all forms of illness. Shopping and Relationships work the same way in my dictionary. Unique items and great buys appear when you aren't looking. Same for love. Love comes knocking when you least expect it. Happiness is when fate brings magic and pleasant surprises into one's life.
- Driving around aimlessly. I don't own a car yet but I hope to buy one soon. Driving gives me a sense of freedom and independence. Freedom I've been yearning for ever since returning from London. It gives me time of solitude for reflection and enables me to go to places further away to experience new things. Independence simply cuz I'm in control.
Perfection would be sitting next to a fire place with some friends or just by myself reading a gd book...If only I was in London... Happiness is otherwise known here as that warm fuzzy feeling.
- Fettucine & Tiramisu @ Menotti's. Ever since I stepped foot in Menotti's 3 months ago, I constantly have cravings for their creamy Fettucine & the ever so delightful tiramisu. Simply yummilicious. Love sitting next to the window n people watch. This place also holds the best memory I have of 2006...... It was gd while it lasted.
- Chilling with friends @ Oosh or Altivo. 2 very different places but both give the feeling of tranquility. Situated in the heart of the city yet away from the hustle n bustle of urban life. Try hideouts like these if you feel like you need to catch your breath and leaving the country to a resort is not a viable option.
- Afternoon English Tea @ English Rose Cafe. Warm scones with butter, jam & cream and a pot of Earl Gray...brings back memories of London which are always memories of happy times for me. Hmm...come to think of it, I didn't have scones very often, scones were for breakfast while marmite n cheese on toast with Earl Gray were my staple afternoon tea after school. Idyllic Times.
- Shopping for the entire day. Retail therapy is the miracle cure to depression, stress n all forms of illness. Shopping and Relationships work the same way in my dictionary. Unique items and great buys appear when you aren't looking. Same for love. Love comes knocking when you least expect it. Happiness is when fate brings magic and pleasant surprises into one's life.
- Driving around aimlessly. I don't own a car yet but I hope to buy one soon. Driving gives me a sense of freedom and independence. Freedom I've been yearning for ever since returning from London. It gives me time of solitude for reflection and enables me to go to places further away to experience new things. Independence simply cuz I'm in control.
Friday, December 15, 2006
羡慕他人的一天
今天真是一个让我很羡慕他人的一天。
一大清早进办公室，有一名很久没聊天的朋友突然通过MSN给我发了一个劲爆的消息：我们的旧同学今天要结婚了。
朋友结婚嘛，有什么好大惊小怪？
这名朋友是香港名模，丈夫来自香港豪门，婚礼被誉为香港世纪婚礼，简直就是现代Cinderella story。
在LSE念硕士的时候，我们四女一男属于同一个study group。我们开始并不知道她的身份，只觉得她好漂亮。后来从其他同学知道后，也没有向她证实，觉得没有必要。
她虽然是明星级人物，穿戴名牌上学，有个有钱有势的男友，但一点架子都没有，也没有要求我们给予她什么特别待遇。Study notes做得好完整。还记得考试前，我曾经到她家与她温习statistics。当时她的妈妈专程从香港飞到伦敦来照顾她，煮了好多好好吃的东西给我们，现在记起来都会流口水。
只可惜过去一年来工作太忙，毕业各自回国后就没有什么联络。
今天听到她的婚讯，真是为她高兴。祝两位白头偕老，早生贵子！
－－－－
没过多久，坐在我旁边的同事宇宁带了一大袋东西来到办公室。
原来她的爸爸在看了她写的恋物志后，买了一个圣诞袜子，装了一些小玩具和糖果，老远从新山来到新加坡送给她，当作“稿费”。
温暖牌礼物，真令人羡慕。
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唉，这样的爱情，亲情，何时也能如此倦顾我啊？
一大清早进办公室，有一名很久没聊天的朋友突然通过MSN给我发了一个劲爆的消息：我们的旧同学今天要结婚了。
朋友结婚嘛，有什么好大惊小怪？
这名朋友是香港名模，丈夫来自香港豪门，婚礼被誉为香港世纪婚礼，简直就是现代Cinderella story。
在LSE念硕士的时候，我们四女一男属于同一个study group。我们开始并不知道她的身份，只觉得她好漂亮。后来从其他同学知道后，也没有向她证实，觉得没有必要。
她虽然是明星级人物，穿戴名牌上学，有个有钱有势的男友，但一点架子都没有，也没有要求我们给予她什么特别待遇。Study notes做得好完整。还记得考试前，我曾经到她家与她温习statistics。当时她的妈妈专程从香港飞到伦敦来照顾她，煮了好多好好吃的东西给我们，现在记起来都会流口水。
只可惜过去一年来工作太忙，毕业各自回国后就没有什么联络。
今天听到她的婚讯，真是为她高兴。祝两位白头偕老，早生贵子！
－－－－
没过多久，坐在我旁边的同事宇宁带了一大袋东西来到办公室。
原来她的爸爸在看了她写的恋物志后，买了一个圣诞袜子，装了一些小玩具和糖果，老远从新山来到新加坡送给她，当作“稿费”。
温暖牌礼物，真令人羡慕。
－－－－
唉，这样的爱情，亲情，何时也能如此倦顾我啊？
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
I want a teddy bear...
Been wanting a big, brown, soft teddy bear for the last couple of weeks...actually anything I can hug when I feel lonely and a punching bag when I feel frustrated...
This is something I'm sure my mum will never approve of considering I've got so many stuff toys lying around at home already...guess it's Christmas n i've been seeing lots of cuddly bears everywhere I go :(
This is something I'm sure my mum will never approve of considering I've got so many stuff toys lying around at home already...guess it's Christmas n i've been seeing lots of cuddly bears everywhere I go :(
Monday, December 11, 2006
圣诞节的省钱招数
还有两个多星期就是圣诞节了，圣诞礼物还没买，圣诞卡片也还没时间寄出，所以过去的周末就上网看有些什么美美的ecard可以寄，无意中发现这则有趣的圣诞节省钱秘笈，这里和大家分享一下。
每年的圣诞节都是热闹喜气的,大街小巷都是人头攒动,而精明的商家(不管是卖衣服的,卖食品的,还是卖礼品的),都鼓足了劲,想趁着节日的升温大捞一笔,所以在这个时候唯一要做的就是---看紧你的钱包,让它在不被小偷惦记的同时,也不要成为商家的猎物!
1. 千万不要为了所谓的浪漫,去光顾西餐店(包括咖啡屋等等),他们早就准备好了磨得噌亮的大刀,等待能够痛宰你一刀!要想享受烛光晚餐的惬意,可以买原材料在家里做嘛,要是非要有摇曳多姿的烛光,也可以去买一个漂亮的烛台啊,不但经济实惠,还可以一直用到老,也算是给家里增添固定资产啊!
2. 千万不要去商场,在商家精心策划和准备下,很少能够有人可以抵挡琳琅满目的商品诱惑,人多地少,空气自然不会好,且不说把时间耗费在漫长的交款队伍中是多么无聊,就单凭在商场人流中挑选自己心仪的东西的艰难险阻,就可以领略到沙丁鱼般的拥挤!
3. 千万不要去超市,别以为过节折扣多,商家的手段是层出不穷的,总有办法诱导你去选择一些根本不需要的东西,自己还觉得占了很大的便宜.其实羊毛出在羊身上,俗话说得好,买的不如卖的精,对于天生对购物就有特殊感情的女性来说,直接不去考验自己的意志是省钱的不二法门!
4. 千万不要去娱乐场所,他们也早就为您准备了足够多的诱惑和新奇,如果您就是想好好玩,不计较成本,那么此条及以上数条对您都不实用,要是您认为不该花的不能花,那您还可以继续往下看!
5. 千万不要去看电影,什么迎节、无极之类的大片，商业炒做的痕迹太重,看了也许会失望,再说在假日去看大片,至少又得让口袋破一个大洞? 还是省下来好,在温馨浪漫的圣诞节咱不受这个刺激,关键是为了省钱嘛!
其实圣诞节不用去凑热闹,最后建议,不妨在周末和家人好好欢聚一堂,在家做顿好吃的,家人不在一起的朋友呢,给远方的爸妈打个电话,聊聊家常，不是更好吗？
每年的圣诞节都是热闹喜气的,大街小巷都是人头攒动,而精明的商家(不管是卖衣服的,卖食品的,还是卖礼品的),都鼓足了劲,想趁着节日的升温大捞一笔,所以在这个时候唯一要做的就是---看紧你的钱包,让它在不被小偷惦记的同时,也不要成为商家的猎物!
1. 千万不要为了所谓的浪漫,去光顾西餐店(包括咖啡屋等等),他们早就准备好了磨得噌亮的大刀,等待能够痛宰你一刀!要想享受烛光晚餐的惬意,可以买原材料在家里做嘛,要是非要有摇曳多姿的烛光,也可以去买一个漂亮的烛台啊,不但经济实惠,还可以一直用到老,也算是给家里增添固定资产啊!
2. 千万不要去商场,在商家精心策划和准备下,很少能够有人可以抵挡琳琅满目的商品诱惑,人多地少,空气自然不会好,且不说把时间耗费在漫长的交款队伍中是多么无聊,就单凭在商场人流中挑选自己心仪的东西的艰难险阻,就可以领略到沙丁鱼般的拥挤!
3. 千万不要去超市,别以为过节折扣多,商家的手段是层出不穷的,总有办法诱导你去选择一些根本不需要的东西,自己还觉得占了很大的便宜.其实羊毛出在羊身上,俗话说得好,买的不如卖的精,对于天生对购物就有特殊感情的女性来说,直接不去考验自己的意志是省钱的不二法门!
4. 千万不要去娱乐场所,他们也早就为您准备了足够多的诱惑和新奇,如果您就是想好好玩,不计较成本,那么此条及以上数条对您都不实用,要是您认为不该花的不能花,那您还可以继续往下看!
5. 千万不要去看电影,什么迎节、无极之类的大片，商业炒做的痕迹太重,看了也许会失望,再说在假日去看大片,至少又得让口袋破一个大洞? 还是省下来好,在温馨浪漫的圣诞节咱不受这个刺激,关键是为了省钱嘛!
其实圣诞节不用去凑热闹,最后建议,不妨在周末和家人好好欢聚一堂,在家做顿好吃的,家人不在一起的朋友呢,给远方的爸妈打个电话,聊聊家常，不是更好吗？
Bags & Shoes
Fellow online serial shopper GH asked me today how many bags & shoes I owned. Hmm... tricky...
Put it this way, I'm a self-confessed shoe addict and bag whore. Call me shallow and materialistic, but one of my aims in life is to overtake Imelda Marcos and I see branded bags as a form of investment, the way some people view red wine as alternative investment.
My personal record: 4 pairs of shoes in 2+ hours (okie.. they were 5-10 GBP each so i'm not that bad really...). Highest expenditure on a bag: 600 GBP on my pink Chanel Reporter Cambon.
It seems that I'm not alone in my quest. A recent survey by UK research firm Mintel found that one in 10 UK women - 2.6 million women aged 16 and up - are aspiring Carrie Bradshaws. They currently own at least 30 pairs of shoes - one for every day of the month. Me...hmm...haven't taken stock of the no. of shoes I have in Singapore, but in London, I definitely can walk out of my room in a different shoe for a month if I wanted to.
GH says i outta get a job like Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada...totally agree... but having said that I'll rather be the legendary fashion editrix Miranda Priestly...minus the catyness of course!
Either that or I'll need to find myself a rich husband and lead a tai tai life...easier said then done though...think it's probably easier to work my way up n become Miranda...
Pointless and irrelevant post... Probably cuz of the spillover effect from the people I followed at Paragon today... keep a look out for My Paper either on Wed or Thurs if u wanna know what I did.... hee hee...
ciao....
Put it this way, I'm a self-confessed shoe addict and bag whore. Call me shallow and materialistic, but one of my aims in life is to overtake Imelda Marcos and I see branded bags as a form of investment, the way some people view red wine as alternative investment.
My personal record: 4 pairs of shoes in 2+ hours (okie.. they were 5-10 GBP each so i'm not that bad really...). Highest expenditure on a bag: 600 GBP on my pink Chanel Reporter Cambon.
It seems that I'm not alone in my quest. A recent survey by UK research firm Mintel found that one in 10 UK women - 2.6 million women aged 16 and up - are aspiring Carrie Bradshaws. They currently own at least 30 pairs of shoes - one for every day of the month. Me...hmm...haven't taken stock of the no. of shoes I have in Singapore, but in London, I definitely can walk out of my room in a different shoe for a month if I wanted to.
GH says i outta get a job like Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada...totally agree... but having said that I'll rather be the legendary fashion editrix Miranda Priestly...minus the catyness of course!
Either that or I'll need to find myself a rich husband and lead a tai tai life...easier said then done though...think it's probably easier to work my way up n become Miranda...
Pointless and irrelevant post... Probably cuz of the spillover effect from the people I followed at Paragon today... keep a look out for My Paper either on Wed or Thurs if u wanna know what I did.... hee hee...
ciao....
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Gals have it better?
A friend, YC, wrote this in one of our mass emails:
"it's perfectly okay for girls to make male-bashing remarks (in fact one can even get applauded for that) while guys doing the reverse would be labelled misogynists and bigots. kinda to make up for centuries of oppression I guess. boy, it's so hard to be male these days. must be breadwinner, treat women with respect and equality, go army, carry heavy stuff....."
Do gals necessary have it better? I beg to differ.
Remember colleague YN saying a couple of days ago that guys can never quite understand the pain & suffering gals go thru during that time of the month, child bearing & child birth. In return for a painless, less disruptive life, think it's only fair that gals be forgiven for our PMS, mood swings n wat not, not forgetting having the privilege to have a dig at our "better half" ehz...life would be so boring if everything went the macho way won't it? :p
PYC: there u go... no need to be jealous of Xi anymore... u got ur much "awaited" mention on my blog :) hee hee...
"it's perfectly okay for girls to make male-bashing remarks (in fact one can even get applauded for that) while guys doing the reverse would be labelled misogynists and bigots. kinda to make up for centuries of oppression I guess. boy, it's so hard to be male these days. must be breadwinner, treat women with respect and equality, go army, carry heavy stuff....."
Do gals necessary have it better? I beg to differ.
Remember colleague YN saying a couple of days ago that guys can never quite understand the pain & suffering gals go thru during that time of the month, child bearing & child birth. In return for a painless, less disruptive life, think it's only fair that gals be forgiven for our PMS, mood swings n wat not, not forgetting having the privilege to have a dig at our "better half" ehz...life would be so boring if everything went the macho way won't it? :p
PYC: there u go... no need to be jealous of Xi anymore... u got ur much "awaited" mention on my blog :) hee hee...
Monday, December 04, 2006
I miss London...
Boo hoo... my lucky neighbour @ work, Mervin is heading to London on Wed... boy I miss the city esp during this time of the year when it's cold n chilly n gets dark at 3pm... yeah i know i'm mad...
Merv has only 3 days there and asked what's the single thing that he must do there... well no prizes for wat i said... shopping of cuz...there's nothing like dashing from shop to shop starting from Oxford Street all the way to the end of Bond street n not forgetting Regent Street along the way. If I have time, I'll head down to Covent Garden too from Regent Street...that's my usual shopping route n exercise routine :p Oh, if u need food, stop by Chinatown...I miss the fusion style chinese food (Chinese Experience) n the dim sum (Royal Dragon, Golden Dragon) there...
More on the topic of shopping, there's a daily battle going on in my mind whether to go to the library or go shopping after sch... I'm such a disaster ehz...I love shopping on my own so I can take in the sights properly n try out every shoe in all the wonderful shoe shops there... somehow i can never bring myself to buy any shoes in singapore...while i can buy 4 pairs at a go in London (they were 5 quid each btw... i'm a shopaholic but i know my limits...) I miss Kurt Geiger, Faith & Shelly's...miss Selfridges & Harrods during sales... if u're patient enough to dig thru the piles n look thru every asle, u're bound to find some gd bargains there...
The supermarkets are a must go too... miss the rows n rows of ready made food, esp the ones at Marks & Spencers... miss the large variety of cereals, chocolates, tidbits, fruit juices, alcohol n toiletries @ Tesco & Sainsbury... i esp miss grocery shopping at 2am in the morning.... i can stay for 2 hours at a go... there's just so much to see n to agonise over too with my limited budget... Oh oh... not forgetting the lovely markets like Borough Market, Spitalfields Market, Camden Town, Nottinghill Gate... there's so much going on...craving for fresh oysters, lovely brownies, flans & pastries, pizzas & baguettes n freshly brewed coffee along with quirky items to look see...I miss kebabs too... i know i'm weird...
Merv also asked how he could get to his hotel n whether he should take the cab or Heathrow Express... even after the bombings n all I would say that I miss taking the tube n esp the london buses...wouldn't even bother about his 2 options...love observing ppl on the tube n looking out of the windows of the buses...every street every turn, it's so different. There'll always be something that will catch ur eye. Every time u pass by a place, there's always something new u'll pick out.
He said that his travel companion is concerned about needing to walk for long distances... all i can say is, walking in London is a pleasure... walk ard, take in the sights & breathe...it's refreshing...I used to walk for everywhere in London, for miles on my shopping escapades especially, all the way from Russell Square to the end of Bond street n den back...kills my legs totally but definitely worth it...even better if u have a cup of mocha from Cafe Nero in ur hands or gingerbread latte from Starbucks...sip slowly, walk at ur own pace n smell the hustle n bustle...If it's sunny, remember to look up n enjoy the clear blue skies...u will never be able to get it here...
Talking about Oxford Street, I miss going to church in London. The sermons and services at All Souls at the cross road of Oxford Street n Regent Street were simply lovely...somehow i can never find the feeling back here in sg...miss the All Souls orchestra & choir too...always looked forward to services with them once a month...spiritually uplifting no matter how bad ur week has been...
As you guys can probably tell by now, i'm suffering from London withdrawal symptons yet again. If i ever get to go to London or work in London, I'll jump at the opportunity.
I miss London so so much....I hate u merv! :p (kiddin, have fun there, hopefully u'll fall in love with it as much as i did...)
p/s: this is not the end ...just that I'm totally knackered after a long day's work... shall continue to bore everyone with my london musings another day :p
Merv has only 3 days there and asked what's the single thing that he must do there... well no prizes for wat i said... shopping of cuz...there's nothing like dashing from shop to shop starting from Oxford Street all the way to the end of Bond street n not forgetting Regent Street along the way. If I have time, I'll head down to Covent Garden too from Regent Street...that's my usual shopping route n exercise routine :p Oh, if u need food, stop by Chinatown...I miss the fusion style chinese food (Chinese Experience) n the dim sum (Royal Dragon, Golden Dragon) there...
More on the topic of shopping, there's a daily battle going on in my mind whether to go to the library or go shopping after sch... I'm such a disaster ehz...I love shopping on my own so I can take in the sights properly n try out every shoe in all the wonderful shoe shops there... somehow i can never bring myself to buy any shoes in singapore...while i can buy 4 pairs at a go in London (they were 5 quid each btw... i'm a shopaholic but i know my limits...) I miss Kurt Geiger, Faith & Shelly's...miss Selfridges & Harrods during sales... if u're patient enough to dig thru the piles n look thru every asle, u're bound to find some gd bargains there...
The supermarkets are a must go too... miss the rows n rows of ready made food, esp the ones at Marks & Spencers... miss the large variety of cereals, chocolates, tidbits, fruit juices, alcohol n toiletries @ Tesco & Sainsbury... i esp miss grocery shopping at 2am in the morning.... i can stay for 2 hours at a go... there's just so much to see n to agonise over too with my limited budget... Oh oh... not forgetting the lovely markets like Borough Market, Spitalfields Market, Camden Town, Nottinghill Gate... there's so much going on...craving for fresh oysters, lovely brownies, flans & pastries, pizzas & baguettes n freshly brewed coffee along with quirky items to look see...I miss kebabs too... i know i'm weird...
Merv also asked how he could get to his hotel n whether he should take the cab or Heathrow Express... even after the bombings n all I would say that I miss taking the tube n esp the london buses...wouldn't even bother about his 2 options...love observing ppl on the tube n looking out of the windows of the buses...every street every turn, it's so different. There'll always be something that will catch ur eye. Every time u pass by a place, there's always something new u'll pick out.
He said that his travel companion is concerned about needing to walk for long distances... all i can say is, walking in London is a pleasure... walk ard, take in the sights & breathe...it's refreshing...I used to walk for everywhere in London, for miles on my shopping escapades especially, all the way from Russell Square to the end of Bond street n den back...kills my legs totally but definitely worth it...even better if u have a cup of mocha from Cafe Nero in ur hands or gingerbread latte from Starbucks...sip slowly, walk at ur own pace n smell the hustle n bustle...If it's sunny, remember to look up n enjoy the clear blue skies...u will never be able to get it here...
Talking about Oxford Street, I miss going to church in London. The sermons and services at All Souls at the cross road of Oxford Street n Regent Street were simply lovely...somehow i can never find the feeling back here in sg...miss the All Souls orchestra & choir too...always looked forward to services with them once a month...spiritually uplifting no matter how bad ur week has been...
As you guys can probably tell by now, i'm suffering from London withdrawal symptons yet again. If i ever get to go to London or work in London, I'll jump at the opportunity.
I miss London so so much....I hate u merv! :p (kiddin, have fun there, hopefully u'll fall in love with it as much as i did...)
p/s: this is not the end ...just that I'm totally knackered after a long day's work... shall continue to bore everyone with my london musings another day :p
Change blog design
Have been getting comments lately from frens n readers tt my humble home is pretty tough to navigate n definitely not office frenly... will be doing something about it once I get some time on my hands... definitely before the end of this year I promise.
So just bear with me for a bit... clearer, less distracting layout coming up! Suggestions are welcomed!
So just bear with me for a bit... clearer, less distracting layout coming up! Suggestions are welcomed!
Bdae in Pix
Had lotsa fun in the last 3 days n I got my hair dyed red! Thanx to the ppl out there who made it possible... haven't had so much fun in a long time!
Will try to put everything down in words soon... in the meantime, do check out the pix on my flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy/
Will try to put everything down in words soon... in the meantime, do check out the pix on my flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yunfairy/
Friday, December 01, 2006
24!
The "dreaded" day has arrived...I've officially bid farewell to 23 and am 24 as of this moment!
Thanks to the sweet souls out there: AT, KY, YX n YN for remembering.
Haven't accomplished very much in the past year other than trying to adjust to adult working life, so my goal in the next 365 days is to make every day count!
I know it's one month premature for any new year resolutions to be made but these are the things i'll like to accomplish in the coming year:
1. Get my first car!
2. Start saving up for a house, hopefully by 2008 I'll be able to own a studio apartment.
3. Travel more... London is definitely on the list...
4. Take CFA I or embark on my part-time PHD
5. Spend more quality time with my family and friends
That seems like an awful lot...anyhow, I'm gonna make sure I have a smashing day today! I'm planning to get my hair coloured n gonna meet some frens for shopping followed by dinner at Oosh...hee hee....
Hmmm... only thing is that i'm still stuck at office now...hopefully this is not a sign of things in the coming year....:p
Thanks to the sweet souls out there: AT, KY, YX n YN for remembering.
Haven't accomplished very much in the past year other than trying to adjust to adult working life, so my goal in the next 365 days is to make every day count!
I know it's one month premature for any new year resolutions to be made but these are the things i'll like to accomplish in the coming year:
1. Get my first car!
2. Start saving up for a house, hopefully by 2008 I'll be able to own a studio apartment.
3. Travel more... London is definitely on the list...
4. Take CFA I or embark on my part-time PHD
5. Spend more quality time with my family and friends
That seems like an awful lot...anyhow, I'm gonna make sure I have a smashing day today! I'm planning to get my hair coloured n gonna meet some frens for shopping followed by dinner at Oosh...hee hee....
Hmmm... only thing is that i'm still stuck at office now...hopefully this is not a sign of things in the coming year....:p
Monday, November 27, 2006
Quarter-life crisis
In four days time, I'll be bidding adios to being 23.
The past year has been a roller coaster ride for me. Haven't been through so many ups and downs in 365 days for as long as my memory can serve me. Had a drastic change in my career, death scares of two of my grandparents, meeting someone who mattered very much as a mentor n friend and then screwing things up after having a break down due to stress. Not forgetting passing up on opportunities that on hindsight I should have taken up.
With all these commotion happening in my life, I was telling some friends over the weekend that I'm definitely not looking forward to add another digit to my age as it'll only mean that I'm one step closer to meeting my quarter-life crisis. After entering adult life and coming to terms with its responsibilities, I somehow found myself stuck in a world of career stagnation and extreme insecurity.
Read somewhere online that a primary cause of the stress associated with the "quarter-life crisis" is financial in nature. Real wages for most people have been dropping since the 1970s and most professions have become highly competitive. Positions of relative security – such as tenured positions at universities and "partner" status at law firms – have dwindled in number. This, combined with excessive downsizing, means that many people will never experience occupational security in their lives, and this is doubly unlikely in young adulthood. Generation X that I belong to unfortunately is the first generation to meet with this uncertain "New Economy" en masse.
Property has never been less affordable--especially in the cities, where we must go to compete for jobs. This contributes to a sense of rootlessness. In turn, this impacts on relationships with friends and potential partners--not that most twentysomethings have time for sex.
The era when a professional career meant a life of occupational security – thus allowing an individual to proceed to establish an "inner life" – is coming to a crashing end. Financial professionals are often expected to spend at least 80 hours per week in the office, and people in the legal, medical, educational, and managerial professions may average more than 60. In most cases, these long hours are de facto involuntary, reflecting economic and social insecurity. While these ills plague adults at all ages, their worst victims are ambitious, unestablished young adults.
In The Cheating Culture, David Callahan illustrates that these ills of excessive competition and insecurity do not always end once one becomes established – by being awarded tenure or "partner" status – and therefore the "quarter-life crisis" may actually extend beyond young adulthood. Some measure of financial security – which usually requires occupational security – is necessary for psychological development. Some have theorized that insecurity in the "New Economy" will place many in a state of, effectively, perpetual adolescence, and that the rampant and competitive consumerism of the 1990s and 2000s indicates that this is already taking place.
Having said all that, I guess it's not all doom and gloom. A friend said in return, most people don't reach 100 anyway, so I have nothing to fret as I've perhaps been through this dark patch in my life already and things will only look up from here.
On a separate note, my mind starts to wonder whether I'll prefer dying young or to live a ripe long life and experience lots of crisis like mid-life, old age etc. ... oh well... No one can have the best of all worlds...
The past year has been a roller coaster ride for me. Haven't been through so many ups and downs in 365 days for as long as my memory can serve me. Had a drastic change in my career, death scares of two of my grandparents, meeting someone who mattered very much as a mentor n friend and then screwing things up after having a break down due to stress. Not forgetting passing up on opportunities that on hindsight I should have taken up.
With all these commotion happening in my life, I was telling some friends over the weekend that I'm definitely not looking forward to add another digit to my age as it'll only mean that I'm one step closer to meeting my quarter-life crisis. After entering adult life and coming to terms with its responsibilities, I somehow found myself stuck in a world of career stagnation and extreme insecurity.
Read somewhere online that a primary cause of the stress associated with the "quarter-life crisis" is financial in nature. Real wages for most people have been dropping since the 1970s and most professions have become highly competitive. Positions of relative security – such as tenured positions at universities and "partner" status at law firms – have dwindled in number. This, combined with excessive downsizing, means that many people will never experience occupational security in their lives, and this is doubly unlikely in young adulthood. Generation X that I belong to unfortunately is the first generation to meet with this uncertain "New Economy" en masse.
Property has never been less affordable--especially in the cities, where we must go to compete for jobs. This contributes to a sense of rootlessness. In turn, this impacts on relationships with friends and potential partners--not that most twentysomethings have time for sex.
The era when a professional career meant a life of occupational security – thus allowing an individual to proceed to establish an "inner life" – is coming to a crashing end. Financial professionals are often expected to spend at least 80 hours per week in the office, and people in the legal, medical, educational, and managerial professions may average more than 60. In most cases, these long hours are de facto involuntary, reflecting economic and social insecurity. While these ills plague adults at all ages, their worst victims are ambitious, unestablished young adults.
In The Cheating Culture, David Callahan illustrates that these ills of excessive competition and insecurity do not always end once one becomes established – by being awarded tenure or "partner" status – and therefore the "quarter-life crisis" may actually extend beyond young adulthood. Some measure of financial security – which usually requires occupational security – is necessary for psychological development. Some have theorized that insecurity in the "New Economy" will place many in a state of, effectively, perpetual adolescence, and that the rampant and competitive consumerism of the 1990s and 2000s indicates that this is already taking place.
Having said all that, I guess it's not all doom and gloom. A friend said in return, most people don't reach 100 anyway, so I have nothing to fret as I've perhaps been through this dark patch in my life already and things will only look up from here.
On a separate note, my mind starts to wonder whether I'll prefer dying young or to live a ripe long life and experience lots of crisis like mid-life, old age etc. ... oh well... No one can have the best of all worlds...
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