My computer decided to go into hibernation out of a sudden again!!!!!
Pisses me off totally cuz I'm used to typing in notepad and there is no autosave function. Doesn't help that I don't have the habit of saving whatever I type every few minutes. Just lost a 900+ words article which I'm suppose to submit at 7pm... totally sucky...starting from scratch again on my off day at 6.50pm is totally @&*%&#*(%&)#&%)...
sighz... but who else to blame but stupid me... maybe I shud start using 文韬 to type my articles....
Or perhaps the computer technician is right... my seat is jinxed... that's why my computer shuts down on it's own n my light flickers like disco lights whenever I turn it on.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
女人女人
原本是上个星期六刊登在“站在企业顶峰的女人”这篇报道中的“记者有话说”。但我这个长气鬼，写了太多，所以后来没有版位挤入。丢掉可惜，所以就放在这里啦:p
女人女人
刘哓庆有句名言，做人难，做女人更难，做名女人更是难上加难。
尽管已经没有传统观念的束缚，新加坡人对成功女性的要求仍旧是苛刻的。要成功，她们就得入得了厨房，出得了厅堂，同时具备贤妻良母、职业妇女、社区领袖这三重角色。她们得要把每一个角色扮演得恰到好处，绝不能顾此失彼。
希望拆除职场‘玻璃天花板’的同时，社会也能给予女性更大的包容，在同等的基础与男性一较高低。
女人的潜力无限，少了诸多要求，就能够让更多的女性在社会上崭露头角，她们所能取得的成功将会为人类世界创造更伟大的成就。
**有人在看了我的报道后问我是否是个feminist...在这里强调，我不是女权主义者，只是希望男女能够真正平等，能够平起平坐。有了这样的平衡，也许世界和社会上就会出现少些偏激...
女人女人
刘哓庆有句名言，做人难，做女人更难，做名女人更是难上加难。
尽管已经没有传统观念的束缚，新加坡人对成功女性的要求仍旧是苛刻的。要成功，她们就得入得了厨房，出得了厅堂，同时具备贤妻良母、职业妇女、社区领袖这三重角色。她们得要把每一个角色扮演得恰到好处，绝不能顾此失彼。
希望拆除职场‘玻璃天花板’的同时，社会也能给予女性更大的包容，在同等的基础与男性一较高低。
女人的潜力无限，少了诸多要求，就能够让更多的女性在社会上崭露头角，她们所能取得的成功将会为人类世界创造更伟大的成就。
**有人在看了我的报道后问我是否是个feminist...在这里强调，我不是女权主义者，只是希望男女能够真正平等，能够平起平坐。有了这样的平衡，也许世界和社会上就会出现少些偏激...
Friday, September 22, 2006
怎样做个“坏”女人
Found this on the web while looking for stuff... interesting....
一本《“坏”女人有人爱》(WHY MEN LOVE BITCHES)的亚马逊书店热卖书被引进国内，教导时髦女性如何变“坏”。
在这个词语含义变化莫测的时代，“坏”女人在每个人眼里都有不同的理解，此书中的“坏”并非指什么心狠手辣或者乱搞或者女强人或者对男人有虐待情结之意，也更不是BITCH的原始含义。坏女人是指与乖乖女相对立的、外表绚烂内心坚强，总之让男人神魂颠倒的魅力女性。书中通过100条魅力法则来塑造坏女人，它的重点目标读者是在条条框框里作茧自缚的乖乖女。本专题权且摘录部分重要法则，辅以现实案例以及剖析，为坏女人的崛起添砖加瓦。
1.漫不经心
被男人团团围住的女人，并没有什么特别之处。很多时候，她们不过是表现得漫不经心。乖乖女一般会说：我不想游戏人生。她就让男人明白了，她多么怕他抛弃她。如果一个女子午夜驱车去看一个男人的时候，她的车顶上只缺少一个霓虹灯标志：送货上门。
警惕法则：漫不经心并非旁若无人，如果那种若即若离的尺度没有把握好，很有可能把一个挺在意的男人搞丢了。
2.故意不打电话
有时男人故意不打电话，他只是想看一看你的反应。想试探关系的深浅，这是男人的一种本能反应。请尽量别说：“你为什么不给我电话”或者“为什么一个星期都没有你的音讯”。假如你表现得若无其事，目空一切，就是最令他折服的秘方。
警惕法则：一些很有名气的时尚刊物会出以下馊主意，建议女孩子在他想不到的地方，比如背包或者抽屉里塞张小纸条，写一首小诗夹在他的雨刷上，甚至通过外送比萨给他带来惊喜。做了这一切之后，女孩子又能得到什么？
3.妈妈／妓女综合症
如果你令他窒息，他就会进入防御模式，为了他的自由，他会寻找逃逸之路。这来源于心理学领域的症状“妈妈／妓女综合症”：可靠＋乏味＋妈妈＝不来电；难以捉摸＋善变＋妓女＝迸发爱的激情。禁止母爱色彩的方式：不要盘查他，不要问他谁的电话，不要催促他上班别迟到，等等。不要让男人说：她是个好女人，可我就是没感觉。
警惕法则：简单说，难以捉摸可以保持你的魅力，但不要善变到令他反感乃至绝望的地步。
4.苦中求乐
每个男人的首选都是性爱；至于是否需要女朋友，则是后话。只要你不让他轻易得逞，就会在不知不觉间，成为他的女朋友。
警惕法则：对性爱的拒绝要做到可以享受性感但拒绝彻底的放开，千万不要做到让他以为你性冷淡。
5.经济法则
如果你在经济上不能自立，他永远不会真正地尊重你。许多女人有一个梦想，有一位身穿盔甲的骑士愿意替自己支付所有的账单。问题是，他支付了之后，就会发号施令。即便你和一个非常成功的男人约会，你也要让他感觉到，如果你受了虐待，你会毫不犹豫地收拾行李，搬出豪宅，住进自己的单身宿舍。
警惕法则：经济的自尊不能刻意，乃至带来仇富心态或者看不起男人的财富。这样只能被男人视为天生的贱命。
6.简单明了
男人尊重说话简明扼要的女人，因为男人之间的交流就是如此。坏女人会采用直奔主题的方式，乖乖女则不同，她会把整个心都掏出来，可他什么都没听到，却让他看透了她的贫乏。
警惕法则：和男人初次见面，不要滔滔不绝地说话，这会显得你很自卑。也不要因为紧张而不停地说话，保持冷静和从容使你看上去更有吸引力。
7.真正享受性爱
在优秀男人的梦想中，总有一个真正享受性爱的女人。乖乖女容易犯下不诚实的错误，在第一次上床之后，他会问她有多少个男朋友，她会照本宣科地回答：我只有三个。甚至还添油加醋地补充：第一个伤害了我，第二个没有你那么好，第三个，哦，只有三十秒就不行了！第四个，哦，没有第四个……好吧，确实还有第四个，当我们之间什么都没发生。
坏女人只会回答：我有过的男人，一定比不上你有过的女人多。当他向你炫耀过去的艳遇时，怎么办？你要说：亲爱的，我可不是你提到的那些人之一，请不要告诉我其他女人的事。如果此刻你表现得和别的女人争风吃醋，你就是在贬低自己。
警惕法则：请记住一条适合于卧室内外的法则：男人已经习惯了没有安全感的女人，这就是你要与众不同的全部理由。如果他引出其他女人的话题，你可以在谈话中漫不经心地透露：如果任何女人能从我这里抢走一个男人，那她就尽可能拥有他，因为我根本不在意这样的男人。
纵观此书，一身冷汗，说到底这是一本关于男人与女人冷战的兵书。最佳的战场是发生在美国的欲望都市，当然也可以延伸到所有喜欢欲望都市的男男女女。比如在中国，必然有一部分女人对成为独立的魅力女人孜孜以求。
法则很多，但想成为坏女人，只要抓住10个特点。保持独立，不论是CEO还是女招待，都要有真诚的生活；不纠缠对方；神秘莫测，不要亮出自己的底牌；让他心急难挨；不让他看见自己的狼狈相；自主安排自己的时间；保持幽默感；相当自信，对某些事情的热情超过对他的需要；珍爱自己的身体。有了这些，成为爱情的常胜将军有点言过其实，成为生活的胜者则一点不过分。
但我也不相信女性看过这些魅力法则之后马上就能领悟其奥妙，因为每一条法则都不是赤条条想学就能学到手，它是要掌握火候的，学过了或者学走火入魔了，则有可能适得其反。比如说，学独立有可能成高傲，学神秘莫测有可能学成不守信用，学拖延性爱有可能学成性冷淡，学单刀直入有可能学成女强人形象，学漫不经心有可能学成不靠谱，等等。我相信，像所有领域的学问一样，有的女性一触即通，有的只能东施效颦。如果是后者，不学可能会更可爱一点。
那些学到位的女性，或者天生就知道这些的坏女人，他们身边的男人，我估计就只有做牛做马的份，只有做奴隶的命。
一本《“坏”女人有人爱》(WHY MEN LOVE BITCHES)的亚马逊书店热卖书被引进国内，教导时髦女性如何变“坏”。
在这个词语含义变化莫测的时代，“坏”女人在每个人眼里都有不同的理解，此书中的“坏”并非指什么心狠手辣或者乱搞或者女强人或者对男人有虐待情结之意，也更不是BITCH的原始含义。坏女人是指与乖乖女相对立的、外表绚烂内心坚强，总之让男人神魂颠倒的魅力女性。书中通过100条魅力法则来塑造坏女人，它的重点目标读者是在条条框框里作茧自缚的乖乖女。本专题权且摘录部分重要法则，辅以现实案例以及剖析，为坏女人的崛起添砖加瓦。
1.漫不经心
被男人团团围住的女人，并没有什么特别之处。很多时候，她们不过是表现得漫不经心。乖乖女一般会说：我不想游戏人生。她就让男人明白了，她多么怕他抛弃她。如果一个女子午夜驱车去看一个男人的时候，她的车顶上只缺少一个霓虹灯标志：送货上门。
警惕法则：漫不经心并非旁若无人，如果那种若即若离的尺度没有把握好，很有可能把一个挺在意的男人搞丢了。
2.故意不打电话
有时男人故意不打电话，他只是想看一看你的反应。想试探关系的深浅，这是男人的一种本能反应。请尽量别说：“你为什么不给我电话”或者“为什么一个星期都没有你的音讯”。假如你表现得若无其事，目空一切，就是最令他折服的秘方。
警惕法则：一些很有名气的时尚刊物会出以下馊主意，建议女孩子在他想不到的地方，比如背包或者抽屉里塞张小纸条，写一首小诗夹在他的雨刷上，甚至通过外送比萨给他带来惊喜。做了这一切之后，女孩子又能得到什么？
3.妈妈／妓女综合症
如果你令他窒息，他就会进入防御模式，为了他的自由，他会寻找逃逸之路。这来源于心理学领域的症状“妈妈／妓女综合症”：可靠＋乏味＋妈妈＝不来电；难以捉摸＋善变＋妓女＝迸发爱的激情。禁止母爱色彩的方式：不要盘查他，不要问他谁的电话，不要催促他上班别迟到，等等。不要让男人说：她是个好女人，可我就是没感觉。
警惕法则：简单说，难以捉摸可以保持你的魅力，但不要善变到令他反感乃至绝望的地步。
4.苦中求乐
每个男人的首选都是性爱；至于是否需要女朋友，则是后话。只要你不让他轻易得逞，就会在不知不觉间，成为他的女朋友。
警惕法则：对性爱的拒绝要做到可以享受性感但拒绝彻底的放开，千万不要做到让他以为你性冷淡。
5.经济法则
如果你在经济上不能自立，他永远不会真正地尊重你。许多女人有一个梦想，有一位身穿盔甲的骑士愿意替自己支付所有的账单。问题是，他支付了之后，就会发号施令。即便你和一个非常成功的男人约会，你也要让他感觉到，如果你受了虐待，你会毫不犹豫地收拾行李，搬出豪宅，住进自己的单身宿舍。
警惕法则：经济的自尊不能刻意，乃至带来仇富心态或者看不起男人的财富。这样只能被男人视为天生的贱命。
6.简单明了
男人尊重说话简明扼要的女人，因为男人之间的交流就是如此。坏女人会采用直奔主题的方式，乖乖女则不同，她会把整个心都掏出来，可他什么都没听到，却让他看透了她的贫乏。
警惕法则：和男人初次见面，不要滔滔不绝地说话，这会显得你很自卑。也不要因为紧张而不停地说话，保持冷静和从容使你看上去更有吸引力。
7.真正享受性爱
在优秀男人的梦想中，总有一个真正享受性爱的女人。乖乖女容易犯下不诚实的错误，在第一次上床之后，他会问她有多少个男朋友，她会照本宣科地回答：我只有三个。甚至还添油加醋地补充：第一个伤害了我，第二个没有你那么好，第三个，哦，只有三十秒就不行了！第四个，哦，没有第四个……好吧，确实还有第四个，当我们之间什么都没发生。
坏女人只会回答：我有过的男人，一定比不上你有过的女人多。当他向你炫耀过去的艳遇时，怎么办？你要说：亲爱的，我可不是你提到的那些人之一，请不要告诉我其他女人的事。如果此刻你表现得和别的女人争风吃醋，你就是在贬低自己。
警惕法则：请记住一条适合于卧室内外的法则：男人已经习惯了没有安全感的女人，这就是你要与众不同的全部理由。如果他引出其他女人的话题，你可以在谈话中漫不经心地透露：如果任何女人能从我这里抢走一个男人，那她就尽可能拥有他，因为我根本不在意这样的男人。
纵观此书，一身冷汗，说到底这是一本关于男人与女人冷战的兵书。最佳的战场是发生在美国的欲望都市，当然也可以延伸到所有喜欢欲望都市的男男女女。比如在中国，必然有一部分女人对成为独立的魅力女人孜孜以求。
法则很多，但想成为坏女人，只要抓住10个特点。保持独立，不论是CEO还是女招待，都要有真诚的生活；不纠缠对方；神秘莫测，不要亮出自己的底牌；让他心急难挨；不让他看见自己的狼狈相；自主安排自己的时间；保持幽默感；相当自信，对某些事情的热情超过对他的需要；珍爱自己的身体。有了这些，成为爱情的常胜将军有点言过其实，成为生活的胜者则一点不过分。
但我也不相信女性看过这些魅力法则之后马上就能领悟其奥妙，因为每一条法则都不是赤条条想学就能学到手，它是要掌握火候的，学过了或者学走火入魔了，则有可能适得其反。比如说，学独立有可能成高傲，学神秘莫测有可能学成不守信用，学拖延性爱有可能学成性冷淡，学单刀直入有可能学成女强人形象，学漫不经心有可能学成不靠谱，等等。我相信，像所有领域的学问一样，有的女性一触即通，有的只能东施效颦。如果是后者，不学可能会更可爱一点。
那些学到位的女性，或者天生就知道这些的坏女人，他们身边的男人，我估计就只有做牛做马的份，只有做奴隶的命。
Thursday, September 21, 2006
解闷
最近有个新发现：深呼吸，然后大大地叹气，可以把心中的闷气排除体外。
忠告：这只是temporary measure。至于真正能够解闷的方法，我还在寻找。有没有人要为我指点迷经？
唉，我看这个blog可以改名为“我的黑暗心情日记”了......
忠告：这只是temporary measure。至于真正能够解闷的方法，我还在寻找。有没有人要为我指点迷经？
唉，我看这个blog可以改名为“我的黑暗心情日记”了......
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Bangkok 28
Hmm...working on the coup at the moment... just had to write this cuz it's so weird, the 4 ppl i interviewed today were all 28 years old.... n the person my colleague YT interviewed was also 28.
What's this with 28 year old Singaporean males heading for Bangkok...hmmm...
Not forgetting to all the kind souls who responded for my urgent plea for interviewees and the 4 of you for being so kind to spare me a couple of mins! It's ppl like u guys who make my job so much ezier! Big THANKS :)
What's this with 28 year old Singaporean males heading for Bangkok...hmmm...
Not forgetting to all the kind souls who responded for my urgent plea for interviewees and the 4 of you for being so kind to spare me a couple of mins! It's ppl like u guys who make my job so much ezier! Big THANKS :)
London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week is here again!
http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/
I remember checking it out while studying in London although the entrance fee was a ridiculously sky high 10 quid (= S$30)! & that the stuff that I bought there were either sold off on ebay or still left untouched (my Lulu Guinness umbrella & Georgina Goodman shoes.... they cost a bomb, prob the most expensive pair of shoes in my extensive collection...just can't bear to wear them....) But I remember having the best manicure ever in that tent... so far none of the manicurist i've been to in Singapore can ever match up to the Nails Inc. (think it's this... can't quite remember the name... it's been a year...) gals using their crabtree & evelyn stuff!
Which reminds me, my handcreams from crabtree & eveyln are still in the boxes in my room...
Been putting off with unpacking for nearly a year now... it seems that once you leave Singapore and return, you find that you can never really fit back in again.
Having said that, if I keep putting it off, I'll never settle back in here ever, which is definitely not what I want. Right, I need to start unpacking my life this weekend. Resolution.
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Gee... how random is this post? Probably as screwed up & mixed up as my feelings now....
http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/
I remember checking it out while studying in London although the entrance fee was a ridiculously sky high 10 quid (= S$30)! & that the stuff that I bought there were either sold off on ebay or still left untouched (my Lulu Guinness umbrella & Georgina Goodman shoes.... they cost a bomb, prob the most expensive pair of shoes in my extensive collection...just can't bear to wear them....) But I remember having the best manicure ever in that tent... so far none of the manicurist i've been to in Singapore can ever match up to the Nails Inc. (think it's this... can't quite remember the name... it's been a year...) gals using their crabtree & evelyn stuff!
Which reminds me, my handcreams from crabtree & eveyln are still in the boxes in my room...
Been putting off with unpacking for nearly a year now... it seems that once you leave Singapore and return, you find that you can never really fit back in again.
Having said that, if I keep putting it off, I'll never settle back in here ever, which is definitely not what I want. Right, I need to start unpacking my life this weekend. Resolution.
.
.
.
.
Gee... how random is this post? Probably as screwed up & mixed up as my feelings now....
《爱要怎么说》
失恋的人，看别人幸福开心的感觉是什么...我能够告诉你：心在滴血，一点也不好受。
回家的途中，在老爸的车里听着Class 95的怀旧情歌和甜蜜的点歌记语，每一句歌词，每一个字，感觉都像一根根的刺，捅入我的心。
到家开电视，电视上播放的正巧是新节目《爱要怎么说》。见证海枯石烂的爱情开花结果，以我现实中寂寞孤独的生活有着天渊之别，使我那颗受伤的心，更退了一步沉入万丈深渊。
老天，即使是造化弄人也不必如此挖苦和折磨心碎的人。
黑夜里独自寂寞：
好痛...
好想你...
回家的途中，在老爸的车里听着Class 95的怀旧情歌和甜蜜的点歌记语，每一句歌词，每一个字，感觉都像一根根的刺，捅入我的心。
到家开电视，电视上播放的正巧是新节目《爱要怎么说》。见证海枯石烂的爱情开花结果，以我现实中寂寞孤独的生活有着天渊之别，使我那颗受伤的心，更退了一步沉入万丈深渊。
老天，即使是造化弄人也不必如此挖苦和折磨心碎的人。
黑夜里独自寂寞：
好痛...
好想你...
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
dog died....:(
有看我的第一篇《恋物志》的读者，还记得我那只被我“虐待”的小狗吗？
boo hoo hoo...我刚发现它终于被我捏坏了，肚子破了两个大洞:(
有没有人要送一个新的解压武器给我》
这几天做什么都不顺利，坏事更是接踵而来。
听人常说，Bad things come in threes....it's been more than three things already... 放过我吧!!! :(((((
boo hoo hoo...我刚发现它终于被我捏坏了，肚子破了两个大洞:(
有没有人要送一个新的解压武器给我》
这几天做什么都不顺利，坏事更是接踵而来。
听人常说，Bad things come in threes....it's been more than three things already... 放过我吧!!! :(((((
心烦的时候你会做什么呢？
当你心烦的时候会做些什么呢？
去海边吹吹风？
去购物，进行retail therapy？
睡上三天三夜？
大吃大喝？
或以所有？
我通常会选择购物，因为海边太远，心烦会失眠，食不知味。但要这么做，只有周末才有这样的奢侈。如果在工作，不吐不快的我会把全部的东西全都写出来。不过，如果你像我一样患有手痒症的话，后果不堪设想。
古人说，在同一个地方绊倒过两次的人是愚蠢的。同样的错误，我不只犯一次，但还是选择重蹈覆辙。
我想我是活该的大笨蛋。
我讨厌现在的自己。
看样子，这个周末，我得去大扫特扫了......
（还好星期六需要做的事情，会用去大半天，否则我可以预见我的口袋可要活受罪了！）
To Xi/LJ: free Sun? SOS...Retail therapy beckons...
去海边吹吹风？
去购物，进行retail therapy？
睡上三天三夜？
大吃大喝？
或以所有？
我通常会选择购物，因为海边太远，心烦会失眠，食不知味。但要这么做，只有周末才有这样的奢侈。如果在工作，不吐不快的我会把全部的东西全都写出来。不过，如果你像我一样患有手痒症的话，后果不堪设想。
古人说，在同一个地方绊倒过两次的人是愚蠢的。同样的错误，我不只犯一次，但还是选择重蹈覆辙。
我想我是活该的大笨蛋。
我讨厌现在的自己。
看样子，这个周末，我得去大扫特扫了......
（还好星期六需要做的事情，会用去大半天，否则我可以预见我的口袋可要活受罪了！）
To Xi/LJ: free Sun? SOS...Retail therapy beckons...
男人都靠不住？
女生聚在一起，谈话课题八九不离男生或寻找终身伴侣。
我的一名朋友最近和交往多年的男朋友分手了。前男友背叛了她，和新认识的女同事跑了。
在安慰这名朋友的当儿，我们几个女生都不仅感叹现代感情的脆弱。
现代人面对感情，一般都会采取合得来就在一起，不合就各分东西的心态。碰到什么问题，绝对不会像父母亲那一辈能为了家庭，为了长辈而忍耐或体谅。能够共患难见真情的夫妻，我想快成为绝种的稀有品种了。
想起已故的前总统黄金辉与王鼎昌，以及开国元勋Rajaratnam，他们与太太的恩爱，现代感情中除非是患难夫妻，恐怕很难媲美。还记得，黄金辉总统的外孙女林慧敏在他的葬礼的悼文中曾说，黄金辉的一生就是爱的故事。
自己是否能够找到一个能和我们相守到老的另一半，我无法保证也不敢去想。
－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－
以上是我几个星期前写的，只是一直都没有放上网。
昨晚和你谈天之后，我又失眠了。
你说，一切是造化弄人，而我却不喜欢向所谓的fate低头认输。
我过去和你一样认为：是你的就是你的，不是你的，怎么挽留也没有用。
但现在面对眼前的问题，我的言语举动却和我的心背道而驰。也许正如你说，我需要理清自己的生活，为自己就不应该凡事那么执着。
男人靠不住，身为女人的就要懂得坚强，为自己而活。
这句话，你应该会同意吧？
我的一名朋友最近和交往多年的男朋友分手了。前男友背叛了她，和新认识的女同事跑了。
在安慰这名朋友的当儿，我们几个女生都不仅感叹现代感情的脆弱。
现代人面对感情，一般都会采取合得来就在一起，不合就各分东西的心态。碰到什么问题，绝对不会像父母亲那一辈能为了家庭，为了长辈而忍耐或体谅。能够共患难见真情的夫妻，我想快成为绝种的稀有品种了。
想起已故的前总统黄金辉与王鼎昌，以及开国元勋Rajaratnam，他们与太太的恩爱，现代感情中除非是患难夫妻，恐怕很难媲美。还记得，黄金辉总统的外孙女林慧敏在他的葬礼的悼文中曾说，黄金辉的一生就是爱的故事。
自己是否能够找到一个能和我们相守到老的另一半，我无法保证也不敢去想。
－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－
以上是我几个星期前写的，只是一直都没有放上网。
昨晚和你谈天之后，我又失眠了。
你说，一切是造化弄人，而我却不喜欢向所谓的fate低头认输。
我过去和你一样认为：是你的就是你的，不是你的，怎么挽留也没有用。
但现在面对眼前的问题，我的言语举动却和我的心背道而驰。也许正如你说，我需要理清自己的生活，为自己就不应该凡事那么执着。
男人靠不住，身为女人的就要懂得坚强，为自己而活。
这句话，你应该会同意吧？
Thursday, September 14, 2006
ipod 30GB @ only S$428. Darn!
Shucks.... feel super cheated now... ipod new generation 30GB going at only S$428. I got mine at S$488 :(
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
tummyache :(
My stomach's been churning since Friday... feel like dying already but I hate going to the doctors... how..........sighz.............
Friday, September 08, 2006
期待好难耐
好不容易熬到星期五，但今天不知怎么的，全身好像长了刺似的，一直坐立不安，比每逢星期一努力摆脱Monday Blues还要吃力。
这个周末安排好了许多节目，好期待。
明天约了朋友吃饭看电影，星期天早上上教堂，下午会去Zouk的Flea Market，晚上托Mervin的福，会去看韩国组合Shinhwa的演唱会。
也许期待比忍耐更难耐吧。
唉，但在去逍遥之前我得先完成汽车稿和明天的Hot News，否则就得人头落地了。Later peeps!
这个周末安排好了许多节目，好期待。
明天约了朋友吃饭看电影，星期天早上上教堂，下午会去Zouk的Flea Market，晚上托Mervin的福，会去看韩国组合Shinhwa的演唱会。
也许期待比忍耐更难耐吧。
唉，但在去逍遥之前我得先完成汽车稿和明天的Hot News，否则就得人头落地了。Later peeps!
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Comex 2006
Went to Comex 2006 today and finally decided to give up my lovely companion (Canon Powershot A80) for it's younger n sleeker counterpart the Canon IXUS 60! My bag will weigh much lighter starting Monday! Can't wait!... hmmm but i'm not quite ready to give up the powershot to my mum... love the revolving LCD screen (great for narcissistic me... totally love self shots!) and the replaceable AA batteries.
Paid S$520 for my Canon IXUS 60 and got the following freebies: 1 1 GB SD card, 2 512mb SD cards, Canon Pro bag, Cleaning kit, IXUS leather case, mini tripod and 1 pack of screen protectors. I didn't get ripped off rite?
Spent super a lot of money today... besides the IXUS, I also got myself an ipod!
Never really intended to buy an ipod since I already got myself an ipod-lookalike, 1 GB Korean MP4 player that has radio function just last November for $120 at some IT fair at Suntec.
Well, put it this way, the Apple booth next to the Canon booth caught my eye and I liked the sales girl's service and attitude, so I gave in and got my very first 30 GB Video ipod at $488 (figured it's more worth it than a nano going at $325 for just a 4GB without video function). Manage to get a red leather casing with protective covers and a 3 pin adapter ($54) for free. Hopefully this is a good buy too and that Apple doesn't decide to drop the prices of ipod further (altho chances r quite big considering microsoft n toshiba r planning to launch MP3s and iriver & Creative powering up their gears too....).
Call it my occupational hazzard, my mind runs over time for smart spending articles in My Paper wherever I go... so here you go ppl, Smart Spending Tips for Comex (N.B. TStrictly for bimbos like me.... guys who know their stuff will prob not need this....)
1. Go Sunday afternoon (the stuff that u r eyeing mite not be available if u go too late) if u aren't put off by the crowds, if not Saturday at 8.30pm (closing time 9pm) will be a great alternative. Trust me, u can shop way pass 9pm (I left at 945pm today....) minus the crowds n much much better service from the sales person trying to clinch the last deal for the day but only if u already know what u want.
2. Don't settle for the free gifts that are stated, it pays to be greedy n ask for more...
3. Heard from my frens, not sure how true this is, worth a try: Go to Sim Lim when everyone else is focused on Comex and negotiate by saying that the guys at Comex have offered u a better deal...)
Paid S$520 for my Canon IXUS 60 and got the following freebies: 1 1 GB SD card, 2 512mb SD cards, Canon Pro bag, Cleaning kit, IXUS leather case, mini tripod and 1 pack of screen protectors. I didn't get ripped off rite?
Spent super a lot of money today... besides the IXUS, I also got myself an ipod!
Never really intended to buy an ipod since I already got myself an ipod-lookalike, 1 GB Korean MP4 player that has radio function just last November for $120 at some IT fair at Suntec.
Well, put it this way, the Apple booth next to the Canon booth caught my eye and I liked the sales girl's service and attitude, so I gave in and got my very first 30 GB Video ipod at $488 (figured it's more worth it than a nano going at $325 for just a 4GB without video function). Manage to get a red leather casing with protective covers and a 3 pin adapter ($54) for free. Hopefully this is a good buy too and that Apple doesn't decide to drop the prices of ipod further (altho chances r quite big considering microsoft n toshiba r planning to launch MP3s and iriver & Creative powering up their gears too....).
Call it my occupational hazzard, my mind runs over time for smart spending articles in My Paper wherever I go... so here you go ppl, Smart Spending Tips for Comex (N.B. TStrictly for bimbos like me.... guys who know their stuff will prob not need this....)
1. Go Sunday afternoon (the stuff that u r eyeing mite not be available if u go too late) if u aren't put off by the crowds, if not Saturday at 8.30pm (closing time 9pm) will be a great alternative. Trust me, u can shop way pass 9pm (I left at 945pm today....) minus the crowds n much much better service from the sales person trying to clinch the last deal for the day but only if u already know what u want.
2. Don't settle for the free gifts that are stated, it pays to be greedy n ask for more...
3. Heard from my frens, not sure how true this is, worth a try: Go to Sim Lim when everyone else is focused on Comex and negotiate by saying that the guys at Comex have offered u a better deal...)
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Adidas Media Sale Preview
The hopeless shopaholic i.e. ME, has been at work again.
Got an invite last nite from the Fulford guys (THANKS! Oh, and not forgetting the wonderful Eric from Adidas! Thanks for everything dude :) Appreciate your help for everything all these while!) saying that there's gonna be a Adidas media sale preview today at Raffles City from 730-9pm. Was struggling the whole nite yesterday and almost the whole day today whether to go for it. So I've been pretty productive the whole day, finished my motoring article, stock picks n sti in record time!
Since it's actually more of a want than a need, I was still struggling like mad at 730pm whether to rush down to shop or to go for dinner with my colleagues...... Didn't help that I've got colleagues who know my weakness for shopping and tempted me to go ahead since I already had an idea of the stuff I wanted. Bosses gave me the go ahead provided that I bought Macs back for them, so nice rite :)
So I finally rushed down at 8pm, reached there at about 820pm and grabbed the following that I've been eyeing for months ('xcept the last item):
Betty Boop Adicolor Shoes
Miss Piggy Adicolor Hoodie
Wanted to get the Betty Boop Hoodie originally but somehow it looked weird on me. Just at that point of time, the following caught my eye. Although it's a man's jacket, I just had to get it:
Nice? Brings back the gd old days when I was one free bird in London living as I please....
Got onto the MRT after that n reached Braddell just before 9pm. Queued for Macs for my bosses n got back to my desk at 915pm. Not bad rite?
Kiez now back to work... or else you guys won't have any hot news and biz feature to read for Saturday!!!!
Got an invite last nite from the Fulford guys (THANKS! Oh, and not forgetting the wonderful Eric from Adidas! Thanks for everything dude :) Appreciate your help for everything all these while!) saying that there's gonna be a Adidas media sale preview today at Raffles City from 730-9pm. Was struggling the whole nite yesterday and almost the whole day today whether to go for it. So I've been pretty productive the whole day, finished my motoring article, stock picks n sti in record time!
Since it's actually more of a want than a need, I was still struggling like mad at 730pm whether to rush down to shop or to go for dinner with my colleagues...... Didn't help that I've got colleagues who know my weakness for shopping and tempted me to go ahead since I already had an idea of the stuff I wanted. Bosses gave me the go ahead provided that I bought Macs back for them, so nice rite :)
So I finally rushed down at 8pm, reached there at about 820pm and grabbed the following that I've been eyeing for months ('xcept the last item):
Betty Boop Adicolor Shoes
Miss Piggy Adicolor Hoodie
Wanted to get the Betty Boop Hoodie originally but somehow it looked weird on me. Just at that point of time, the following caught my eye. Although it's a man's jacket, I just had to get it:
Nice? Brings back the gd old days when I was one free bird in London living as I please....
Got onto the MRT after that n reached Braddell just before 9pm. Queued for Macs for my bosses n got back to my desk at 915pm. Not bad rite?
Kiez now back to work... or else you guys won't have any hot news and biz feature to read for Saturday!!!!
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Cool...
| You Should Drive a Saturn Sky |
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Friday, August 25, 2006
生日快乐
我知道你时不时会上这里来逛逛，所以想借这个地方告诉你，我没忘记今天是你的生日。
当初不欢而散，真的伤透了我的心，我还曾经发誓绝不原谅你。
事隔两年多，我想通了，继续恨你只会显得我幼稚。更何况，我现在过的比过去来得好多了，所以早就应该谢谢你当初释放了我。
原谅你，也很感谢你给我的回忆。生日快乐。
当初不欢而散，真的伤透了我的心，我还曾经发誓绝不原谅你。
事隔两年多，我想通了，继续恨你只会显得我幼稚。更何况，我现在过的比过去来得好多了，所以早就应该谢谢你当初释放了我。
原谅你，也很感谢你给我的回忆。生日快乐。
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Getting to know myself
Was sent this by a fren some time back, never had a chance to do it till insomnia decided to hit me today.... so here goes:
Get to know yourself better (http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx)
Your view on yourself:
You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.
---That's nice to know... hopefully i can keep it that way...
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
---hmm.... I've always dreamt of falling in love at first sight & then lead a happily ever after life with mr right... does that count?
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
---True.
The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.
---hmmm................doesn't seem to happen....
Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
---Very true... would definitely want to go back to sch to get my phd at some point
The right job for you:
You have plenty of dream jobs but have little chance of doing any of them if you don't focus on something in particular. You need to choose something and go for it to be happy and achieve success.
---True...Seems like i really have a concentration problem...
How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.
---Somewhat true
What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel.
---Very true.
Who is your true self:
You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.
---hmmmm................Perhaps I just suffer from PMS all the time...:p
Get to know yourself better (http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx)
Your view on yourself:
You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.
---That's nice to know... hopefully i can keep it that way...
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
---hmm.... I've always dreamt of falling in love at first sight & then lead a happily ever after life with mr right... does that count?
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
---True.
The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.
---hmmm................doesn't seem to happen....
Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
---Very true... would definitely want to go back to sch to get my phd at some point
The right job for you:
You have plenty of dream jobs but have little chance of doing any of them if you don't focus on something in particular. You need to choose something and go for it to be happy and achieve success.
---True...Seems like i really have a concentration problem...
How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.
---Somewhat true
What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel.
---Very true.
Who is your true self:
You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.
---hmmmm................Perhaps I just suffer from PMS all the time...:p
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Of Boomerangs & Personal Finance
还记得中学念德文时，老师告诉我们，德国的年轻人，16岁就回被父母”赶“出家门，要他们开始自力更生。在我国，一般的年轻人则只会在婚后离家，所以我一直都不明白西方为人父母者为何那么忍心。
今天有朋友就电邮以下这样一篇东西给我：
Boomerang is an American slang term that refers to an adult who has moved back in with his or her parents (who are part of the baby boomer generation) instead of living independently. The phrase, when applied to an individual, makes reference to the fact that the person lived independently for a period, but subsequently returned home due to the financial costs associated with maintaining a separate household.
While boomer parents may be pleased emotionally to have their boomerangs back in the household, boomerangs can often pose a significant financial burden on their parents. This can result in a reduction in retirement savings for the boomerang's parents, leaving them with the decision to either postpone their own retirement or have their children help out with the household expenses.
Other countries have adopted similar slang to represent this domestic phenomenon. In Italy, the term "mammon", or "mama's boys"is used, while the Japanese refer to them as "parasaito shinguru", or "parasite singles". In the U.K., children boomeranging back home has given rise to the acronym KIPPERS (or kids in parents' pockets eroding retirement savings).
变成负担就算是吸血害虫，现在清楚理由其实很简单：父母和孩子之间谈钱也是会伤感情。
今天有朋友就电邮以下这样一篇东西给我：
Boomerang is an American slang term that refers to an adult who has moved back in with his or her parents (who are part of the baby boomer generation) instead of living independently. The phrase, when applied to an individual, makes reference to the fact that the person lived independently for a period, but subsequently returned home due to the financial costs associated with maintaining a separate household.
While boomer parents may be pleased emotionally to have their boomerangs back in the household, boomerangs can often pose a significant financial burden on their parents. This can result in a reduction in retirement savings for the boomerang's parents, leaving them with the decision to either postpone their own retirement or have their children help out with the household expenses.
Other countries have adopted similar slang to represent this domestic phenomenon. In Italy, the term "mammon", or "mama's boys"is used, while the Japanese refer to them as "parasaito shinguru", or "parasite singles". In the U.K., children boomeranging back home has given rise to the acronym KIPPERS (or kids in parents' pockets eroding retirement savings).
变成负担就算是吸血害虫，现在清楚理由其实很简单：父母和孩子之间谈钱也是会伤感情。
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