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Friday, March 09, 2007
恶梦停车场
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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.
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