This is Debbie Seraphina (Part II)

Moved...

2009-07-26T17:27:00.000+08:00

This is a collection of leave letters and applications written by people.

2005-08-02T19:46:00.000+08:00

Taken from an email, totally for you who's so stressed at school/work/home, etc (",)

1. Infosys, Bangalore - An employee applied for leave as follows:
"Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife,

please sanction me one-week leave."

2. This is from Oracle Bangalore - From an employee who was performing the

"mundan" ceremony of his 10-year old son: "As I want to shave my son's head,

please leave me for two days."

3. Another gem from CDAC - Leave-letter from an employee who was performing
his daughter's wedding: "As I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week's leave.."

4. From H.A.L. Administration dept:
"As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it,

please grant me 10 days leave."

5. Another employee applied for half day leave as follows:
"Since I've to go to the cremation ground at 10 o-clock and I may not return,

please grant me half day casual leave."

6. An incident of a leave letter: "I am suffering from fever, please declare one day holiday."

7. A leave letter to the headmaster:
"As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache.

I request you to leave me today"

8. Another leave letter written to the headmaster:
"As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day."

9. Covering note: "I am enclosed herewith..."

10. Another one: "Dear Sir, with reference to the above, please refer to my below..."

11. Actual letter written for application of leave:
"My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home

I may be granted leave".

12. Letter writing - "I am in well here and hope you are also in the well."

13. A candidate's job application - "This has reference to your advertisement calling for

a ' Typist and an Accountant - Male or Female'... As I am both (!! ) for the past several

years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying for the post.

Moulding my own future in NIE....

2005-07-30T15:46:00.000+08:00

Wow, one week at NIE has passed.
It started off on Monday with the numerous subject briefings,
until I got really confused what to register for on Tuesday.
Also sent an appeal to change Science to Art.
The lady who attended to us was really pretty and soft-spoken.
She was really nice, saying that she won't reject us
just because we don't meet the pre-requisites of having o-level or a-level art.
All she requested for was my personal portfolio on Tuesday at 11am.
I registered my modules on Tuesday in the library computer lab.
So i guess I'm gonna specialize in English, Mathematics and Art in NIE for 2 years :)
I start classes this coming week. Can't wait!

Fujitsu LifeBook S7020

2005-07-29T19:21:00.000+08:00

Fujitsu LifeBook S7020
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

Made the deposit for this beauty yesterday. Will only get it about 2 weeks time. Can't wait!

Wrinkle-free

2005-07-27T17:48:00.000+08:00

Moisturised
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

Sounds like a shirt or pants advert.
Hell no! I'm talking about my feet!
Here's how they look after using the Watsons foot scrub and foot lotion.
My feet do not stink anymore :)

Watsons foot scrub & foot lotion

2005-07-27T17:45:00.000+08:00

Watsons foot scrub & foot lotion
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

Feet look ugly and wrinkled.
Need to add moisture to them :)

Vanity...

2005-07-27T17:44:00.000+08:00

Manicare hand & nail nourish
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

Hands are getting too dry.
Nails are cracking up.

Government Property

2005-07-27T17:29:00.000+08:00

Government Property
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

I think it has been there for quite a while...

Cloudy Sunrise

2005-07-27T17:28:00.000+08:00

Cloudy Sunrise 3
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

Marshmallows, no?

Ixora

2005-07-27T17:24:00.000+08:00

Ixora
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

Remember plucking these in my primary school and sucking the nectar. Mmm!

Debbie & Katelyn...

2005-07-27T17:22:00.000+08:00

DSC02365
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

Can I adopt her? :)

Cutie

2005-07-27T17:19:00.000+08:00

DSC02348
Originally uploaded by Ladee D.

Her name's Katelyn, i think. Aunt Barbara's grand daughter :) I used to love posing for photos like this. Attention!

Memories

2005-07-22T16:19:00.000+08:00

Changkat Primary School, Primary 2B, Class of 36, Year 2005. Gonna miss these cute rascals :(

The Good Stuff in Life....

2005-07-20T15:27:00.000+08:00

I was reliefing 6H from 7.30am to 10am. They were angels. I was free from then until 12.30pm, so I decided to roleplay "postman" and specially hand-delivered my handmade "thank you" cards to the respective teachers' desks.

While on my way down to the general office, I met one of my ex-students from Primary 5 whom I taught Health Education in the previous semester. He came up to me and said, "Miss Ho, why aren't you teaching us anymore?" I replied, "I'm leaving school soon to further my studies." He shot back quickly, "Power la the way you teach. I like you teaching us. We so used to you already." At once, my emotions got tangled up a bit. But of course I didn't break down into tears or something like that. I just smiled at him and made my way to the general office.

I guess it's stuff like this that makes teaching such a rewarding and great profession :)

I'm a celebrity!

2005-07-20T15:17:00.000+08:00

The article "Two Blogging Meets In One Day" by Stephanie Yap was featured in the Digital Life supplement of the Straits Times on Tuesday, 19th July 2005. My mum and I were interviewed after the blogging workshop at Woodlands Regional Library. Can I be considered a newspaper article celebrity? Hee. So exciting!

A Little Learning by Caro Fraser

2005-07-19T14:33:00.000+08:00

Just finished reading this book. Quite cool and scandalous. I shall not tell u the plot. Go borrow it from the library and have a good read!

The blogging phenomenon...

2005-07-16T18:16:00.000+08:00

Went with Mummy to Woodlands Regional Library to attend a blogging workshop at 10am. In the cab there, the taxi driver was chatting with us regarding the "NKF drama". Only a handful came for the workshop. There were three speakers. Xiaxue. Mr Brown. Preetam.

Useful tips such as how to create a blog (which i already know), different purposes of using the blog, the power of blogs, the future of blogs, blog etiquette, etc. Now, I have ideas to use blogs and flickr (an online photo sharing website) for my lesson plans :)

Took a cab to Aunt Trudy's place for lunch. The cab driver explained why Buddhists don't eat beef. Buddha's father was a ruthless person who killed cold-bloodedly. Before he died, he vowed to reincarnate as a cow to repent for his sins. Thus, Buddha instructed people not to eat beef, in fear that his dad might be slaughtered for consumption.

I learn something new everyday :)

Well, today I'm luckier, cos I've learnt quite a few new things today :)

Revamped...

2005-07-16T18:06:00.000+08:00

The new fringe and curls. Looks quite messy cos i didn't put styling cream.

Went to SuperCuts hair salon at Century Square on Thursday after my NIE registration. I was kinda irritated with my hair ends sticking out like dry grass. Thus, I requested for big curls at the bottom of my hair using the Digital Perm method. My long fringe is gone! So pissed! The hairdresser happily volunteered to snip it off for me. She didn't give me any time to consider if i wanted a shorter fringe. She just said, "Oh a short fringe will look nice." Snip snip snip. In seconds the long fringe was gone. Sigh. Dear was sitting next to me. He was speechless. The visit to the salon made a rather big hole in my wallet and I didn't even get a chance to decide on my fringe! Argh. Guess I have to wait for it to grow back.

It's been a month...

2005-07-16T17:59:00.000+08:00

Occupational therapy at Changi General Hospital

Time passes fast. It was 12th June when Mummy broke her arm. Now it's a little more than a month after her operation. She is still on hospitalisation leave until 28th July. But she keeps herself really busy, worse than a bee! I admire her fearless strength :)

Turning back time...

2005-07-15T14:06:00.000+08:00

Covered for Geeta today. Took her form class 6C for English and Science. Also took 6D for English. Luckily, she gave them sufficient practice papers to do during her absence. Their PSLE is about less than three months time. Wish them all the best.

I remember the time i was mugging for my PSLE in East Coast Primary. Horrible experience! But i did quite fine and got into my dream secondary school Tanjong Katong Girls. My mum was from there too. Saw her TKGS photos. Last time, their skirts were rather short and their socks were pulled high above the ankles.

Next week's my final hurdle of contract teaching before I commence my 2-year Diploma in Education course in NIE (National Institute of Education). Those lectures, tutorials and project deadlines seem awfully familiar. Kinda miss my poly days. Staying in the radio production booth as if there was no tomorrow. Hanging out in the Radio Heatwave (campus radio station) office until late. Catching the last MRT from Dover. From the 25th onwards, i'll be a student once again. Hope i'll have the same motivation i've had 2 years ago.

Inhale...

Exhale...

I forget to breathe, sometimes :)

New smell...

2005-07-13T21:25:00.000+08:00

Limited edition CK One Summer fragrance

My Elizabeth Arden's Prococative is finishing soon. So i decided to be adventurous and try the limited edition CK One Summer. I'll definitely keep the pretty bottle after using the fragrance. Smells very fruity and citrus. Keeps me awake, especially if i have to be in the morning session at changkat pri or attend early classes at NIE soon. Lucky for me, Mummy is a member of Tins & Bottles. Got a discount but can't remember how much.

Warm Chocolate Cake (indulgence of S$9.50)

2005-07-10T21:35:00.000+08:00

the "emboss" version.

the "sketch" version.

the "negative" version.

the real thing!

Mmm mmm...was at Plaza Singapura's Bakerz-Inn yesterday with Mummy. She ordered a Bailey's Irish Cream Souffle. I ordered my usual warm chocolate cake. Chocolate tickles my stress vibes. It's never complete without the home-made vanilla ice cream and a core of melted chocolate. Encircled by strawberries and wild berries. The ice-cream trickles into the core of the cake as you cut the centre with your fork, mixing with the thick and creamy chocolate inside. As you savour a mouthful of this rich dessert, the warm chocolate fills the insides of your mouth, with a tinge of soothing coolness and smoothness of vanilla ice-cream down your throat.

The Beach...

2005-07-10T20:20:00.000+08:00

i love the blueness of this photo.

i love the orange glow of this photo.

Somehow, i like taking photographs of the beach. Guess i have that certain connection with it. The beach "speaks" to me in a certain way. Damn! Do i need to explain why i'm always taking photographs of the beach???!!!!! Sorry for yelling. A lil cranky right now. Haha. Too stressed. Just changed my blog template. Need to re-do all my links and extra stuff i used to have on the old template. Busy busy...

When's your birthday?

2005-07-04T19:18:00.000+08:00

Please copy and paste the link below into a new window. Enter your birthday details. It's quick, easy and you'll be helping me remember your birthday!

http://www.BirthdayAlarm.com/dob/4129709a3344302b363

~Debbie Seraphina~

One Week (barenaked ladies) 7 Days (craig david)

2005-07-03T16:51:00.000+08:00

Okie so it's been a week or 7 days since my last entry. I can't afford the time to blog daily, so be thankful that I still blog! =) Let's run through the events. When school reopened on 27th June, I was told to relief 3A for a week cos their form teacher was still on maternity leave. She typed 3 pages worth of things for me to do with the class. Very detailed, very easy to follow. Thus, one week passed quickly. I taught them English, Maths and Science. Nice class to teach.

On Friday the 1st of July, after school ended at 1pm, I was told to relief 4E for the coming week cos Mr Ban was going to be on reservist. He briefed me what to do on foolscap paper. okie so it's 4 days with 4E cos of Youth Day holiday on Mon! After that, I rushed back home with lunch for mummy.

Relaxed a while before heading down to Suntec Convention Exhibition Hall 404 Booth CE03. MOE ExCel Fest 2005! SchoolWorks section. For Changkat Pri, my mentor's project "Movement & Sound Explorers Programme" was showcased. She incorporated the English syllabus into a speech and drama class. This is to boost the confidence of the pupils, to encourage creativity and to inculcate more interest in the English language.

After packing up at 830pm, I walked around and waited for dear to arrive. We were catching War Of The Worlds at Eng Wah Suntec. 930pm. I had a hard time booking tickets online while at home earlier. GV's website was overloaded, thus could not get tickets from there. Eng Wah's was so much easier. I got a shock when the price on my laptop screen showed $19. It was $9.50 per ticket! Goodness. Sooner or later, movie tickets will be $10 and above. I would rather rent a movie and watch it in the comforts of my home. Oh well, War Of The Worlds was so-so. It was weird to see Tom Cruise in a sci-fi movie. But at least I got to see his handsome face =) The sound effects were great! You can't get that in your own home, unless you're some millionaire.

The next day, I got a sms from my mentor around 12noon saying that the booth was swamped and she needed me to come down earlier. So instead of being there at 5pm, I reached around 2pm. A lot of curious Singaporeans. Kiasu too. I was taking out the pens and notepads and putting them in the baskets. Before i can finish filling the baskets up, people were already snapping up the free gifts. Tsk. Today was the final day of exhibition. At 8pm, we started removing things from the walls. Ben, my mentor, her husband, Nadjah, her husband and myself. So everything was removed very fast.

After i helped with packing, I headed down to Paulaner's. The music was horrendous at first. Then it became better when they played the 50 First Dates soundtrack. The beer mug was huge! 0.5 litres. had two glasses and some fries. bloated. there was a live band. the female lead singer reminded me of uncle pat (mojo). i think it's the short hair and mannerism. they sang Sweet Child O Mine! Hotel California. She Will Be Loved. etc etc.

It's been a great weekend so far. Gonna go for evening mass in a while. Will be heading to dear's place for Uncle Melvyn's birthday dinner. No school tmr. Hooray!

Zoobadeezooda zoobadeedoo..

2005-06-26T18:27:00.000+08:00

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went to the singapore zoological gardens on wed. met my darling at bugis mrt after collecting the air supply tickets from kim at raffles place. we took a train down to city hall and changed to another train. we stopped at ang mo kio. ordered hokkien prawn mee at some food centre. bought evian mineral water from 7-eleven. hopped onto bus 138. the journey took about half an hour. we reached the zoo about 3.15pm. as we entered the lobby, we were greeted by two giant giraffes. fake, of course. we also saw a mock-up of the zoo's wedding dinner package. lavishly decorated table with fake fur leopard prints table cloth. for the chairs too!

bought the entrance tickets. $14 per person. expensive ah. made our way in. started snapping away with my digi cam. heard there was an elephant show. but we couldn't find the place. so we took our time to explore the different enclosures. my favourites were the white tiger and hamadryas baboon. before we knew it, it was 6pm. time to go. and we did not see any real giraffes! oh well, there will be another time....took 138 back to ang mo kio mrt. made our way back to tampines to get ready for claudine's birthday party. while at the zoo, there were numerous calls and smses made. finally, the place was decided to be phuture @ zouk. dear and i makan at tampines mall macs before heading back to change.

dear and i took a separate cab from claudine, kristal and tammy. we reached phuture a bit before 10pm. made our way in. tammy lost her wallet. didn't have any card to prove her identity. only a police report. luckily she knew two of the bouncers there. it was free for the ladies, poor dear had to pay $23. hee. we chose a cosy corner. whipped out my digi cam and snapped once, only to find a waiter at our table telling me that no photography allowed. bleah. went across the road to withdraw money from the posb atm, only to find that it could not dispense any cash. so dear transferred money to my debit card. the promo was 1-for-1, so we bought two jugs of vodka 7-up for $42. dance sit drink dance sit sit sit dance drink drink drink dance until 2plus in the morning. dear was off the next day, so we didn't have to rush home. we went to one of the 24-hr malay coffeeshops along river valley/zion road. had nasi pattaya. huge portion. gave most of it to amir. tammy, amir, dear and i shared a cab home.

what a long day!

after trying to catch some sleep, i woke up at 9plus. helped mummy with her shower. went to changi hospital for x-ray, doctor consultation and occupational therapy. doctor gave her one month mc until the end of july. called dear up at 4plus in the afternoon to find out that aunt pat (his mum) was sick. mummy suggested to visit her, so we bought biscuits and milk and went to dear's place. dear took his bath and got ready. we left his place around 615pm. took a bus back to my place. dear and mummy went to buy dinner from blk 107 coffeeshop while i went home to bathe and change. the air supply concert was starting at 8pm! we ate dinner with mummy and left home around 730pm. took a cab to the singapore indoor stadium. met aunt lucy and kristal there!

dear and i were quite satisfied with the $100 we paid. we had a great view. the concert started at 830pm. air supply was definitely aging beautifully, with better voices! they sang all their greatest hits. imagine singing and performing for 30 years! the concert ended at 1030pm. we walked to cosy bay, chose a nice spot up the pagoda and shared a jug of heineken.

once again, what a long day!

after trying to catch some sleep again, i woke up several times due to diarrhea. didn't sleep properly. had high fever too. couldn't make it to the staff meeting in school. after seeing the doctor, my fever subsided. was still having diarrhea. was worried i couldn't make it down to parkway parade/marine cove to catch 80% alcohol live. my prayers were answered. they performed well. francis gave us a lift home.

quite an okay day, other than my fever and diarrhea.

woke up with a backache. slept back a little while more. met mummy at coffeeshop for lunch. smsed dear to see if he wanted to attend evening mass. met him at plaza sing. we walked to sacred heart. father paul tay celebrated the mass. as usual, dear was fascinated by the soprano lady in the choir. haha. after mass, we went to carrefour to check out the steaming machine that fashion outlets usually use to iron their clothes. $199. after a little window shopping, we made our way back to dear's place for dinner. murtabak, fried prawns, mee goreng, tung hoon soup with minced pork, brocolli. home-made bandung. thoroughly delicious meal!

i guess tat's long enough an entry for now ;P

p.s: school's starting tmr! so fast ah one month has past. in the morning session for a week, covering a teacher on maternity leave. after that i would be relief teaching. phew no more form teacher duties. den i'm off to NIE on 25th july!

update!!!

2005-06-21T23:52:00.000+08:00

yay! hubby has a blog. hubby has a blog. hee.
courtesy of me, of course ;P
darling i know you hate computers. oh well...

Hidden meanings of my name..

2005-06-21T21:36:00.000+08:00

I typed "debbie seraphina ho" on a certain website.
The keywords that came out:
- Nurturing
- Balance
- Responsibility
- Family
- Children
- Duty
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Love
- Romance
- Service
- Community
- Beautification
- Domesticity
- Teaching
- Counselling
- Artistic abilities

Surprises....

2005-06-21T19:24:00.000+08:00

I love surprises. The boyfriend does not fancy them, though.
Received an email yesterday about air supply concert tickets going for $100.
The usual price was $180. So it was quite reasonable.
Told the boyfriend indirectly by this sms last night:
"Make sure you're off on thurs, k? Hint: check the sistic website."
He replied this morning:
"Since when you started supplying air..." Haha. Such a sweetie.
Meeting the person tomorrow to get the tickets at bugis.
He said to meet at the waiting area outside mos burger.
Can't wait to get my hands on those tickets. Hee.
Can't wait to go to the zoo with the boyfriend tomorrow.
Been a long time since i've visited the animals.
The last time i went was with mummy during some family day event.
Can't wait to party with claudine and gang tomorrow night.
Happy advanced birthday, claud!
Bought her present already. It'll be a nice surprise =)
I love surprises.

Rush here rush there....

2005-06-18T18:55:00.000+08:00

quite a few things have been happening lately that kept me so busy.

i was at changi village, celebrating auntie stella's birthday on 11th june (saturday). ate a lot of seafood and breathed in a lot of sea air =) went home contented. mummy was at uncle phua's birthday at aranda country club.

i was home around 11 plus. mummy wasn't home yet. i decided to watch the Italy DVD mummy brought home from school. i dozed off and by the time i woke up it was the end of the DVD. damn. anyway i switched off the DVD system and went to bed. it was about midnight i think.

was nicely on my way to dreamland when my handphone rang at 1am. mummy said she broke her arm, in a lot of pain and was at changi hospital's A & E. i was totally in a daze. after sitting up on my bed for a while, i changed and took a cab to the hospital. i tried calling my darling boyfriend but his handphone was turned off. damn. when i reached, an x-ray was already taken. mummy had a consultation with the doctor. he said almost immediately that she needed to be warded and go through an operation which required metal plates, screws & rods to be inserted into her arm. she was also given morphin, tetanus and antibiotics injections.

this was what happened: mummy had already reached home by cab. As the cab stopped in the carpark, she took a shortcut through the grass patch, onto the cement path. but in between there was a cement curb. she tripped over that cement curb and fell on her lower left arm. both her radius and ulna bones were broken. her lower arm was disfigured. she knew then tat something was wrong. thus, she told her friend to send her to A & E. thank God she didn't delay, if not i dunno what would have happened.

i waited to sign the papers to confirm mummy's choice of ward - b2. six beds. non-aircon. didn't want to put her in the higher class wards cos follow-up treatment and medicine would cost a bomb! i waited as mummy took another x-ray. i remember we had difficulty removing her diamond bracelet. a fellow nurse helped and it came free. after that, she was moved to the ward. ward 36 bed 31. maybe i should buy 4d. haha.

it was around 3am up at the ward. i kept asking the nurses when the operation would take place. they couldn't give me a definite answer. when the doctor came to examine mummy, he said the earliest operation would be after 6am, cos she needed to fast for at least 6 hours. the nurse slotted in "no food and drink" and "drug allergy" on the wall behind her bed. i was told there was no point that i stay with her at the ward cos nothing could be done for now. apparently, there were a lot of trauma cases at A & E.

so i took a cab home. reached home about 330am. instead of sleeping, i started sms-ing people i knew in mummy's handphone, informing them about the accident and asking them to pray for her. i also sms-ed my own friends in my own handphone.

it was around 4 plus or 5 tat i felt sleepy. i slept. at around 10 plus, i received a call from the ward nurse tat my mum wanted to talk to me before her operation. i quickly bathed, changed and took another cab to the ward. it was nearly more than 12 hours that mummy was waiting for her operation. she was thirsty so i asked the nurse if she could have a glass of water. instead, mummy was given 2 ice cubes. it was lunch time in the ward. but mummy could only drool at other people eating. around 130pm, the nurse got her changed into a blue gown and wheeled her down to the operating theatre. the nurse would call me once the operation was completed.

i left for eastpoint, bought mummy rubber slippers from bata and KFC for my own lunch. took a cab home. relaxed and got ready to meet my dear in church for evening mass. during mass, the nurse called to say she was out of the op. i was tremendously relieved. after mass, we went to visit her. bought her a bouquet of red roses. gave her the rubber slippers, a set of new clothes and a few pairs of underwear too. bought toothbrush and toothpaste from 7-eleven. the nurse said that there was high possibility she would be able to be discharged on monday.

dear and i went back to his place for his parents' thanksgiving dinner. dear's granny told me to stay over since mummy was in hospital and i would be alone at home. so i spent the night at dear's place.

mummy called me in the morning and told me she could go home at 5pm. i had to check-in the chalet at 330pm. when i reached home, i called aunt trudy and asked if she could keep mummy company and help her with the discharge procedure, in case i couldn't make it in time from the chalet to the hospital.

i made the first trip to the chalet at around 4pm to check-in. i brought as many things as i could with me. after checking the list of things in the chalet kitchen, i took the bus shuttle to pasir ris mrt. took a cab from there back home, grabbed the final few items, went to hospital to get mummy and aunt trudy and took another cab back to the chalet. by tat time, i was totally tired. settled down a little.

amir called. he was at downtown east after booking a chalet for his girlfriend. i met him at cheers to get last-minute stuff for the chalet. we bought drinks, chicken wings, bbq sauce, charcoal, etc. den we went to macs for a bite. edwin and sherwin were coming down to chill. i called edwin and asked for a ride back into the ulu (deserted) chalet. luckily i caught him in time. both edwin and sherwin were driving so i sat with edwin and amir with sherwin.

we were all talking. mummy was telling her horror accident. a while later, cheryl, shaun & daphne came. they bought extra claypot chicken rice. we were all talking. out of nowhere, the guys were telling shaun how life was gonna be in the army. later in the night, we started talking about seeing ghosts. dear ended work at 11pm. he took a cab to the chalet. he reached around 11 plus. mummy went to sleep after saying hi to trevor. a while later, dro and jasmine came by with their mountain bikes. around 2am, everyone left. dear and i slept almost immediately after tat. we were both very tired. luckily dear was off the next day.

day 2 of the chalet... we brought some things home to lighten the load. after tat, we went over to dear's place to get jackie (his dearest jack russell). dear wanted to bring her for a swim at the beach. we smuggled her into the chalet and smuggled her out. hilarious. den we had to bring her back home. den we came back to the chalet. mummy's classmates came over to discuss their project. they bought her dinner too. sushi came over. dear, sushi and i went to take a dip at the pool. so murky the water. den we fumbled upon the jacuzzi pool. we were delighted. we headed back to the chalet and took turns to bathe. sushi's bf (suren) was waiting for us at downtown east for dinner. we took a walk out from the chalet. we decided to eat at macs. i bought fillet o' fish for mummy to eat before taking her medicine. after dinner, sushi and suren left for home. dear and i went to cheers to get 2 bags of ice. the wire mesh wasn't the one we wanted to get. as we were walking out of downtown east, it started raining. so we flagged a cab. although it was only a short distance, the cab driver was nice enough to give us a ride in.

day 3 of the chalet... dear went for his class and i brought mummy to changi hospital for her occupational therapy... we had lunch at the hospital canteen and headed back to the chalet. i started marinating the chicken wings and cleaning up the corn cobs and sweet potatoes. i took a nap while waiting for dear to pick his granny from home to the chalet. as it was too late after his project discussion, we couldn't go out to buy the extra ice bags and wire mesh. therefore he bought them before coming to the chalet. slowly, my friends started coming by. my godparents arrived with my two nieces and left not long after they arrived. we started the bbq around 6pm. i was busy bbq-ing tat i didn't realise my exposed tummy was red from the charcoal heat. haha. dear said something like, "be careful, wait your eggs get fried." so i decided to chill and let the rest bbq. we put tealight candles around the pavilion. so romantic. haha. there was wine, beer, XO and a few good guitarists. leroy and i were jokingly arguing whether to switch the cd player on or off. lotus brought her uncle's delicious satay with pineapple and peanut sauce. mmm mmm... everything ended well. dear, shaun and i walked cheryl, dro, francis and daphne out to get a cab. back at the chalet, dear, shaun, ben, jeremy, amir and his gf were chatting at the pavilion while i neaten up the kitchen and living room. i ended up on the bed, snoozing away.

when i woke up at 4plus, dear, jeremy and shaun strolled into the room. dear didn't want to sleep as he had to get ready in an hour's time. both jeremy and shaun took a bed each and off they went to wonderland. i was watching dear from my bed. he was packing his stuff. he couldn't help me check-out as he was working the morning shift. while he was in the shower, i woke up and checked on mum. my chest hurt so i couldn't sleep after tat. at around 6am, dear and jeremy left the chalet.

i went to mummy's room and slept next to her. i woke at 9am. shaun was sleeping in the other room and mummy tried waking him up a few times. we had to check-out at 10am. luckily aunt trudy and shaun were there to help me carry the things. mummy was not allowed to carry anything. the cab driver was a nice chap too. when we reached home, he helped us transport the things to the staircase, so we just had to carry them up the stairs. shaun and i bought lunch from the mini coffeeshop at blk 107. the 4 of us had a great lunch. while eating, we were watching Ambush Make-Over on TV. funny show. after tat, shaun left for home with two guitars (one was dro's), leroy's army hat and a box of fried rice for his granny. aunt trudy left not long after. mum and i took a nap from 3pm all the way to 6pm. after tat, i felt even more lethargic due to lack of rest during the chalet. i had to help mummy with her bath too. her left arm had to be wrapped in a plastic bag with scotch tape before bathing. no water should touch her wounds.

she had occupational therapy on friday again. we intended to have lunch at the canteen first. but it was raining heavily. ended up ordering KFC in. although we were suppose to abstain from meat, we had no choice. pizza hut ran out of cheese, macs took one and a half hours to reach. KFC was the best choice. 45 mins. we had zinger burgers with coleslaw and nuggets. after therapy, mummy went to dye and cut her hair while i did my manicure and pedicure. dear dropped by the salon after his project discussion. we had dinner at the mini coffeeshop after tat. rushed back home to meet uncle gilbert. i helped dear with his project research on Botox. interesting subject.

it's saturday again. a week has passed since mummy's accident. damn fast ah. i mite be going down to town to catch Rock On Singapore (part of the Singapore Arts Festival). heard Electrico is performing at 8.40pm (thanx jon!). waiting for dear to call me after his project discussion at his friend's place over in bedok. den we can go down to town together.

well tat was basically what kept me so busy lately. i'm still busy =)

The A-Z of my Life...

2005-06-07T10:52:00.000+08:00

A| age : 22 years 3 months 7 days old

B| band listening to right now : pussycat dolls singing "sway"

C| career : moulding the future of our nation

D| drink or smoke : social drinker, passive smoker

E| easiest friend/s to talk to : diana, is trevor counted as a friend too?

F| favorite song/s at d moment : "sway" by pussycat dolls

G| gummy bears or gummy worms : worms! mmm mmm

H| have you ever had a boy/girl friend : have one right now and loving him!

I| in-love : *dreams*

J| junk food you like : nothing can beat McDonald's French Fries

K| kids : yeah i wanna have two in the future!

L| longest ride ever : tampines to johor bahru

M| my favorite sports : swimming

N| names of your [future] children : natasha/ natalie...i'll let my husband choose the boys' names!

O| one wish u have now : to strive in my career

P| phobias : cockroaches, lizards, flying beetles, the deep deep sea

Q| favorite quote : je te veux (try figure this one out =P)

R| reasons to smile : my mum, trevor and all my family and friends

S| sleeping hours: depends on how late i sleep and how early i need to wake up

T| time you woke up : 6.45am

U| unknown fact about u : i have a big mole on my back

V| vegetable/fruit you hate : bittergourd/ papaya

W| worst habit : rubbing my eyebrows

X| x-rays you've had : erm, twice for employment medical check-up

Y| yummy food/s : peranakan or eurasian cuisine

Z| zodiac sign : pisces

Rest & Relax

2005-05-30T15:04:00.000+08:00

It's that time again when...
I can wake up anytime I want,
I can do anything I want,
No deadlines to meet,
No lessons to plan,
No students to irritate my nerves,
I can stay out as late as I want to,
I can stay as long as I want in the bathroom,
I can paint my nails any colour I love,
I can dress any way I favour,
I can meet my darling any time possible,
I can style my hair any way I like,
I can do everything and anything in my own time!
Cheers (",)

Recap....

2005-05-08T14:25:00.000+08:00

6th May 2005 (Friday)
6.30pm - Went to Sakae Sushi (Century Square) with Edith and her boyfriend Ben.
8.30pm - Went to meet my primary school classmates at Suntec City. They were finishing up dinner at Crystal Jade Palace when I arrived. We sat at the newly-opened Starbucks. Zhiqian, Diwei, Jiaxian, Weiguang, Beatrice, Mrs Ooi and Mrs Phua. Only the guys ordered drinks. The ladies had complimentary iced water :) It was a small but fruitful gathering! Mrs Ooi and Mrs Phua left around 10pm.
11pm - Beatrice left to take 36 from the Suntec bus stop. The guys and I walked to City Hall MRT via CityLink. The guys took the train that came while I waited for Trevor in the station (since he ended work at 11pm in Orchard). He reached City Hall shortly before midnight. We took the train together. He walked me to the church junction and he left to catch bus 18 home.

7th May 2005 (Saturday)
7.30am - Got up, bathed and changed. Got my documents ready in a plastic file box.
8.25am - Waited for Diana and Patrick along the main road near NTUC. The car came. We were on our way for my signing of the Teacher Training Agreement at MOE HQ which was at Buona Vista.
8.55am - We reached MOE HQ. Went to the 4th floor Edutorium. Filled up more forms. Signed more forms. Completed the signing together with Diana and Patrick as my sureties.
9.40am - Drove to Holland Village for breakfast at Cafe Rosso. I ordered pancakes with maple syrup. Two thick Japanese-style pancakes. Ice cubed coffee. Yummy! Considered that as brunch for me!
10.55am - Patrick gave Diana and I a lift to Wisma Atria. I was looking for nice clothes to wear on Trevor's parents' wedding anniversary on 7th June. Went to the Daniel Yam boutique. Tried on two black tube dresses. Quite pretty. The prices too :) Walked on to Takashimaya's Daniel Yam collection. It was at a small corner. Had trouble finding the place. Tried on this black crossed-back knee length dress. It was simple yet elegant. Diana said I looked better in this one than those two tube dresses. Paid for it. It was called Georgette. $99. but $103.95 after GST. Gonna wear this for the dinner. I also wanted to get a shawl and something to wear during the anniversary mass. Walked around Heeren's Annex. Couldn't find anything suitable. Either too expensive or too casual. Moved on to Cineleisure. Found this pretty maroonish pink top from one of the push-cart stalls. Looked very ballerinish too. 2 for $25. Diana and I got one each. Hers was silverish. So I'm gonna wear this with black pants for the mass. Yay. Now the only things left were the shawl and accessories to match my new clothes. Was contemplating on new heels too. We walked to Centrepoint in hope for Charles & Keith. But no luck there. Walked on the Orchard Point OG. Got a black embroidered organza shawl for Mummy (Mother's Day). Walked on to Le Meridien Shopping Arcade. There were many stalls along the corridor. Saw so many shawls there! Trevor told me his suit would be of a reddish brown. So I chose a dark brown shawl to match my black dress. $10. Very contented by now. Walked on to Plaza Singapura. We passed the Istana. Reminded me of our late ex-president Mr Wee Khim Wee. A great father figure. Diana introduced me to this push-cart stall outside PS near Starbucks which sold dangling earrings. 3 for $10. So pretty! There were so many bohemian ones that I always loved! Out of the 3, one pair was made of orange crystals (those u find Bollywood stars wearing). I also bought a $10 choker that matched the earrings. Will post pictures up soon. Tried on a few high-heeled strappies in PS but none appealed to my fashion tastebuds. Decided to stick to my Charles & Keith strappies I bought a while back. Don't waste money. I kept telling myself. Hee. After all that walking, Diana and I settled down at PS Starbucks. She had a Mango Citrus Frap while I had my usual Green Tea Frap. It's been so long that Diana and I hung out like this. The heat was killing us, though. Felt rather lethargic.
5.30pm - We left PS, hopped on the train at Somerset MRT and headed back to Tampines.
6.30pm - We reached Tampines. Diana relaxed at my place while I changed into a sleeveless top and board shorts. I placed the shawl I bought for Mummy on her bed. Left a note with it :)
7.45pm - We waited for 18 at the church bus stop. Headed down to Bedok to meet Trevor for dinner. Settled down at the NTUC coffeeshop. Missed those younger days. Diana had claypot egg tofu / mixed vegetables and rice. Trevor and I shared pig's organs soup and rice. Extra liver! Yummy!
10pm - We took 17 from the interchange. Stopped at Trevor's place. Diana continued the bus ride to Pasir Ris. Kinda helped him with his QM project.

8th May 2005 (Sunday)
12.05am - Was still at Trevor's place. It's our 13th month anniversary! Was glad I was there to wish him personally. Love him so much!
1am - Left his place. Took a cab home.
1.15am - Talked to Trevor on the phone for a while. He was still typing his project. Poor boy.
1.25am - So tired. Slept.
10am - Woke up. Showed Mummy the clothes I bought. Ate cereal (cornflakes mixed with coco crunch).
11am - Multi-tasking this and that.... too many to elaborate....

Events that follow at the bottom have not happened yet. Hee....

6pm - Going to evening mass with Mummy and Trevor
7.15pm - Going to Trevor's place to celebrate Mother's Day. Will be ordering from Pizza Hut and KFC i guess. Mothers who will be present there: Mummy, Aunt Pat, Aunt Lily, Aunt Lucy, Aunt Violet and Aunt Stella. Looking forward to this :)

A Magical Anniversary

2005-04-09T18:16:00.000+08:00

celebrated my first year with dear last night. we started off with a dirty martini and carmparni soda at the blu bar. we indulged in fine dining cuisine at shangri-la's blu restaurant. a guest chef from san francisco was in town. the dishes looked too nice to eat! had a little champagne too. the music started off with a pianist, then came a bassist and a jazzy singer. after dinner, we hopped over to the bar. had a grasshopper cocktail. minty!!! the whole night was magical. i know i sound cliche but that's how it was! i shall not bore you into further details of the events that followed. all in all, it was a wonderful night/morning. i love you dear!

Cause and Effect

2005-03-05T16:37:00.000+08:00

My mental, physical, emotional and social self has been affected greatly since I started teaching in January. The emotional factor is the worst. But I'm really glad to have people who love me around me. I don't think I would still be teaching without their tremendous support and patience.

Sometimes, when things get too tough to handle, I just need a simple hug or reassurance from someone I can trust and love. Often or nearly every time, when my defence breaks down, it would be my boyfriend who would come to my salvation. He is such a darling, really. My very own guardian angel. His body language seems to have a soothing effect over my nerves. Somehow, everything would come back into place. After that, I go through the vicious cycle over and over again. But there he is again, helping me back up on my feet.

When things get really muddled up, I try my best to re-focus on my objective and goal of teaching. Why am I teaching? Am I just teaching because of the stable income? Am I teaching because I love children? Am I teaching because I want to teach? Am I teaching because I want to get into NIE? Am I teaching because I want a Diploma in Education? Why am I doing what I'm doing? It still haunts me. I'm worried that the passion might just go away and I'll hate what I'm doing... I don't want to reach that stage... Help...

Moulding the future of the nation

2005-02-03T10:58:00.000+08:00

Been teaching at Changkat Primary School for approximately a month already. I'm the form teacher for my 2B class of 37 cuties. Have to teach them every subject they have in their timetable, except Mother Tongue. The whole week goes on, with Maths, English, Reading, Music, Health Education, Physical Education, Social Studies and Art & Craft.

One thing I like about being so busy is that time passes really fast. Before I know it, it's the flag lowering ceremony. One thing I'm still trying to keep up is the amount of books and worksheets I have to mark and following up with their corrections and filing the worksheets.

I'm also in charge of this CCA enrichment programme called WeiQi. WeiQi is a little bit of chess, a little bit of otello, a little bit of minesweeper. It uses black and white seeds which look like Menthos sweets. The enrichment is for the P3's and P2's. The responses are overwhelmingly good!

Apart from this enrichment, I also have to take one P6 Maths Remedial class, two P5 classes for Health Education, one P2 English Remedial class and one P2 Maths Remedial class.

I'm using all of this as a very useful hands-on experience before i head on down to NIE in July to start my Diploma in Education. At least I have a much clearer picture of how a primary school functions. Thus, it would be an easier ride ahead after graduating from NIE. But I definitely won't be too complacent either. Every day is a learning experience for me :)

Christmas @ my place :)

2005-01-10T21:39:00.000+08:00

Photos are up!

Christmas cheer...

2004-12-26T13:47:00.000+08:00

Finally, Dear bought the Samsung E-700A! :)
But I couldn't pass him the $100 Starhub voucher cos tat's for a new line sign-up.
Thus, I got one for myself! The voucher has been well utilised. Hee...

Will post xmas photos soon!

That's What Friends Are For

2004-12-20T17:25:00.000+08:00

I finally met up with Diana (my long-lost best gal friend) yesterday.

She bought a new handphone.

But I can't seem to send her anything through infra-red. *frustrated*

A bunch of my friends are back from overseas.

Claudine (my church gal friend) from Pennslyvania,

Jeremy (dear's buddy) from Australia,

Maria (my ex-tkgs classmate) from Boston.

And it's AJ's (another one of my church friend) birthday today!

Happy 22nd birthday dude!

Can't imagine I'm turning 22 next year (",)

Feel so old already!

Anyway so fed up with Starhub.

Went to the Tampines Mall shop.

Wanted to buy the Samsung E700A for Dear.

But they said it's sold out at all their outlets.

Stock will only be available end of next week.

There goes my $100 Starhub voucher!

2004-12-17T13:52:00.000+08:00

i think someone in dbs heard my rantings and complaints.

i've got my pay on 14th dec!

what a nice surprise :)

was updating my bank book at the posb print machine.

when the book came out, the last line appeared as "SAL...blah blah blah".

sorry numeral figures shall not be shown to the whole world here!

don't want to be robbed in broad daylight.

especially during this festive season :P

anyway i shall not be too joyous over my salary.

got bills and other stuff to pay for.

sighs i have to make it last until feb!

wish me luck as i spend my money away...

wishing everyone an advanced Merry Christmas

& a Happy New Year!

2004-12-14T13:28:00.000+08:00

Money, Money, Money

I'm probably the least happiest lady in Tampines St 11 right now.

Since I've quit POSB, I've not received my last pay.

It'll only arrive 2 to 3 weeks from 6th Dec,

which is about 20th Dec, or maybe even after Christmas :(

How am I gonna do my Christmas shopping and pay my bills liddat?

Argh. Money is everything to me right now. Sighs.

On a happier note, did you know that

jazz singer Renee Olstead is only 15 years old?

Her voice is so astoundin, compared to her age!

I fell in love with jazz after listening to her songs :)

Nevertheless, I'm still looking forward to Christmas :)

Listening to: A Love That Will Last {Renee Olstead}

2004-12-10T15:02:00.000+08:00

the mirror project

stole this from shavone's blog. interesting.

will start snapping some self reflections soon :)

http://mirrorproject.com/submit/

My photo got approved!

http://www.mirrorproject.com/mirror?id=27100

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

need to send a big file to someone?

this will ease your frustrations. thanx jon!

http://s11.yousendit.com/

2004-12-03T23:00:00.000+08:00

sigh... i miss those jamming days!

Rightfully Mine

{ Caramel Melange }

Verse One
When I was walking down the street one night
There was a little something that came into sight
I knew it was only all in my mind
Cos it keeps playing tricks on me all the time

Verse Two
There was a little something that I knew wasn't right
I tried to venture further without starting a fight
The world doesn't know what it's up against
I'm gonna kick back on all that's wrong tonight

Chorus
Because I'm ready to rock the world
Because I'm ready to rock the world
Because I'm ready, oh yeah I'm ready
Because I'm ready to rock the world
To take all that's rightfully mine
Because I'm ready, oh yeah I'm ready

Verse Three
I've got my ammunition, I'm gonna start the war
I've got my motivation, I'm gonna break the law
They won't see me coming in the middle of the night
I don't think I'm doing this right alright

(Chorus x 2)

2004-11-28T14:01:00.000+08:00

{ The Peacemaker }

You are emotionally stable and willing to find common ground with others.

Your friends and family often look to you to be the mediator when there is conflict.

You are easy going and accepting.

You take things as they come.

Avoiding conflict at all costs, you're content when things are calm.

2004-11-22T23:22:00.000+08:00

:: So Little Time ::

{ Akarna }

i've tendered my resignation to DBS Bank

on 17th november.

one thing off my mind.

i assume duty as an untrained teacher

on 3rd january.

got a few things to settle in december though!

{1}: clear medical examination and x-ray test.

{2}: a 2-day programme on

basic classroom management techniques and teaching skills.

{3}: posting memo that tells me which school i'll be at

for the first 6 months before NIE training starts.

i pray i'll get a good principal.

vital for my performance report to MOE for NIE admission.

{4}: what christmas presents to buy and for who.

{5}: decide what to wear for

midnight mass and christmas day.

{6}: make sure there's sufficient cash flow

to last me until february.

first MOE pay = january + february!

yeah! plus it's chinese new year.

the red packets.

mmm mmm!

plus my 22nd birthday :)

2004-11-16T23:08:00.000+08:00

i opened the mailbox on 12 nov 2004.

got a rather thick envelope (usually good news) from the ministry of education.

it's my letter of offer of appointment to the education service!

i've been selected for a permanent appointment as an untrained general education officer (geo) level 2.2

before the national institute of education (nie) training starts mid of next year, i will assume duty on 3 jan 2005 in a primary school. my appointment at the school will only be confirmed after i've cleared my x-ray and medical examination. if the results of my medical check-up are unsatisfactory, my services will be terminated immediately and without notice.

upon successful completion of the 2-year nie course, i will serve a 3-year bond with the government as a trained geo level 2.1

going for the appointment briefing tmr at moe hq! can't wait!

gonna tender my dbs resignation on 18 nov 2004. giving 2 weeks' notice, my last day at the bank will be 2 dec 2004. i can finally enjoy my christmas and new year's holidays before i get caught up in work again :)

2004-11-11T13:31:00.000+08:00

it's deepavali today! the festival of lights. where hindus and sikhs rejoice. the weather's been mighty gloomy. well i guess it suits the year-end season. i wish it could snow on christmas day. even if it snows for an hour, i'll be blissfully happy. for a few minutes. for a minute. i wanna be able to taste the flakes melting on my tongue. i wanna see the mist coming out from my mouth when i speak. all i want is a white christmas!

mum & i shopped for a christmas tree and pretty decoration from rochor centre. delivery's on sat. can't wait!

it's getting nearer and nearer to the arrival of the letter from MOE. i really hope i get it. a career in education ain't tat bad at all. there'll always be a need for learning. but i'm not putting my hopes too high. if i get it, i'll be happy. if i don't, i'll jus move on and strive harder.

dearie's long-time friend yvonne is a miss chinatown 2004 finalist. had a talent showcase yesterday at the 50's entertainment club. she did a hot & sexy free-style podium dance. to a medley of popular RnB tunes. she did great! however it wasn't good enough to please the judges. nevertheless, there's still the finals on 21st nov. good luck babe.

something hit me when i woke up. not literally. i've been attached for 7 months & 3 days. to a wonderful guy who cares too much for me. don't get me wrong. i'm not complaining. he's gonna marry me in 6 years 5 months. i'll be 28. haha. hopefully we can settle down earlier. i don't want to have kids when i'm reaching 30. it's dangerous for both mother and child. but at the same time, i want both of us to be financially stable before we commit ourselves to anything. saying "i do" isn't a fairy tale. it's the reality of two lives intertwine as one. forever. until death do us part.

2004-10-26T08:22:00.000+08:00

More than once, I've been told that I have a "teacher" face. I dunno what it means. -shrugs-

I was shortlisted for an interview with MOE for the Diploma in Education aka teaching bond. Went for it on 22nd Oct at MOE HQ all the way at Buona Vista. My interviewers said the children would love a sweet-looking & sweet-sounding teacher like me. But they were worried about the disciplinary factor. They were afraid i would be too nice to my students and they would climb over my head. Haha.

I will be informed in a month's time of the outcome.

For now, I'm still with POSB.

I've decided.

Plan A:
Once i receive the red light from MOE, I would send in my resignation to DBS Bank. Let's say, exactly on 13th Dec. Giving 2 weeks' notice. So my last day would be 27 Dec. At least I still have income until the year ends. And a few days' rest before i start teaching in Jan 2005.

Plan A will take place IF i'm accepted by MOE. I will then be attached to a primary school from Jan to June 2005. NIE training starts in July 2005. I'll be there for 2 years. Thereafter, a bond with a primary school for 3 years.

Plan B:
I'll probably ask for a transfer to DBS Centre (Tampines) to be a SSO (Sales Support Officer). It's a 5-day week office job. Admin paperwork. Coordination with the East District PFCs (Personal Financial Consultants).

2004-10-16T21:50:00.000+08:00

CHOICES

Time is something i can't really grasp and stop whenever i want it to. It's already been more than a year since i've graduated from polytechnic. But i've yet to find the job tat really suits me. Or what others call "the dream job". Shucks, what's wrong with me? I should be glad i'm employed and earning a salary!

With time pushing me to make sane decisions within a limited period, choices in life are sometimes too rash or they don't make much sense. Ever since i starting schooling, i had to choose which school i wanted to go. I had to choose wat subjects to take. I had to choose wat stream i wanted to be in. Basically, i had to pave my way to my dream job, which was why i chose to take on a Diploma in Mass Communication.

I wanted to be a Radio DJ.

I remember listening to the radio during primary school days. My parents would listen to Class 95 or Gold 90.5 during the weekends. I pestered them to buy me a radio/cd player, so tat i could indulge in music in the comforts of my own room. That was when i started listening to Perfect 10. My favourite DJ was Jean Danker, and that hasn't changed a bit, even though she's in Class 95 now. But would i really be happy if i got my dream job? Being a Radio DJ isn't tat glamourous at all, besides all the crappy media attention. All the late nights, production work, voice-overs for commercials, research, interviews, etc. Which means less time for family, bf and friends. Maybe it was a blessing.

It's exactly 2 weeks into my posb customer service rep (bank executive) stint. I'm like doing nothing related to my job scope. Very admin stuff like shredding documents, organising the numerous forms in the proper order, helping my colleagues pass documents from one person to another, typing data into excel/word, printing manuals and filing them, stamping the company registration number on the brochures/forms, answering phonecalls, etc. The only thing i've done related to my job is opening the Quick Cheque Deposit box at certain timings, batching the cheques, checking them, microfilming them, bundling them and placing them in the big red bag, locking the bag with a plastic tag tat looks like the hook for securing a Gardenia bread bag and finally ready for the courier man to collect. I'm attending 3 more days of training this coming week, 5 more days in nov and 6 more days in dec.

Before i got this job, i applied for a teaching bond with moe/nie. Should be getting a reply by end of oct. Dunno if i should give it a try if i'm shortlisted for an interview. Should i just concentrate on my posb job? Choices in life. Argh.

2004-10-13T21:16:00.000+08:00

When You Love Someone (Alicia Keys)

I'm a woman
Lord knows it's hard
I need a real man to give me what I need
Sweet detention, love and tenderness
When it's really unconditional
I'm telling ya
Cause a man just ain't a man if he's man enough

So love you when you're right
Love you when you're wrong
Love you when you're weak
Love you when you're strong
Take you higher in a world that you're feeling low
He's giving you his last, as he's thinking of your first
Giving comfort when he's thinking that you're hurt
That's what it's like when you really really love someone
I'm telling ya, I'm telling ya

Cause you're a real man
And Lord knows it's hard
Sometimes you just need a woman's touch
Sweet affection, love and support
When it's really unconditional
I'm telling ya, oh
Cause a woman ain't a woman if she's woman enough

So love you when you're right
Love you when you're wrong
Love you when you're weak
Love you when you're strong
Take you higher in a world that you're feeling low
She's giving you a best, even when you are at your worst
Giving comfort when she's thinking that you're hurt
That's what it's like when you really really love someone
I'm telling ya, I'm telling ya
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Sometimes you're gonna argue, sometimes you're gonna fight
Sometime it's gonna feel it'll never be right
But something so strong if you hold it on
It don't make sense what to make a good song
Cause a man just ain't a man if he's man enough

So love you when you're right
Love you when you're wrong
Love you when you're weak
Love you when you're strong
Take you higher in a world that you're feeling low
He's giving you his last, as he's thinking of your first
Giveing comfort when he's thinking that you're hurt
That's what it's like when you really really love someone
I'm telling ya, I'm telling ya
I'm tellying ya that if a woman ain't a woman if she's woman enough
So love you
Love you when you're right
Love you when you're wrong
To hold you
Love you when you're weak
Love you when you're strong
Take you higher and higher
in a world that you're feeling low
She's giving you a best, even when you are at your worst
Giving comfort when she's thinking that you're hurt
That's what it's like when you really really love someone
I'm telling ya, I'm telling ya
Mm, mm, yeah
Mm, mm, yeah
Mm, mm, yeah
Mm, mm, yeah

2004-10-07T21:02:00.000+08:00

although i've graduated with a diploma in mass communication, the industry i'm involved in now ain't really my cup of tea. but i'll try my very best to learn the ropes in the consumer banking industry.

i'm a bank executive, with the role of a customer service representative, in a posb branch, handling over-the-counter transactions. at the same time, i assume the role of a sales executive, sweet-talking the customers to sign up for insurance/fixed deposit/regular savings/investment plans, enticing them with gift vouchers to purchase electronic and electrical appliances from best denki. naturally, i have sales quotas to meet.

it's a really competitive working environment, and the non-stop queue doesn't really help much. most of the customers are "touch-and-go", so they're not really interested to listen to ur sales pitch.

everything i've said in the above is a summary of what i've been observing so far in the branch. i've not gone thru my training yet. so i'm only observing for the moment. one thing good is that my training's at dbs tampines centre, which is walking distance from my place.

oh well, currently it's the employer's market, so i can't be choosy, can i?

i'll take each day as a challenge, a whole new experience altogether.

2004-09-26T19:10:00.000+08:00

hey you!

debbie is looking for media contacts...

any food, entertainment or restaurant writers & editors

from newspaper & magazine companies in singapore?

would you like to be invited to

lunches, wine appreciation workshops, food tasting, etc

in an upcoming restaurant/ bar?

kindly email her here.

one more thing...

she's setting up a mailing list for that same upcoming restaurant/ bar.

if you want to be updated of its events & promotions

kindly email her at the above email address.

thank you!

2004-09-21T16:51:00.000+08:00

I've been applying for numerous jobs. So far i'm waiting for a reply from National Library Board for the position of Administrative Officer in the Corporate Communications department (yea my mum works in NLB). Going for an interview tmr 9am at PWC Building. Applied online for the position of Customer Service Representative in DBS Bank. If I get this job, they will post me to a branch nearest to home. *cross fingers* Hope I don't get lost in the business district! Haven been there in quite a while.

Speaking of the word 'lost', well blur me lost my house keys. I can't remember if I left the keys hanging on the main door and just closed it without taking the keys out, or if I absentmindedly threw them into the rubbish bag, or if I dropped them while I was out. But it can't be that I dropped them becos I distinctively remembered that I used my keys to get into the house! Argh! Thus, for security reasons, I've called up a locksmith to come by in the evening to change the main door lock. Mummy's gonna to buy a new padlock for the gate. Sigh. I feel bad. Making her spend extra money. I've tried searching high and low for the keys in the house. More than 5 times. Still no luck. Sigh. From today onwards, I've promised myself that I'll keep my keys in my bag immediately after use. No more leaving them on the table, or anywhere else. Only in my bag.

On a much lighter note, while surfing my friends' blogs, I came across this cool place called Who Lives Near You?. It's basically like friendster, but it targets people who stay in your neighbourhood. Check it out!

Oh it's dear's friend's birthday celebration tmr. Ashraff. Apparently he invited mostly females, due to the nature of his course in PVR, same as the one dear is taking. Dear assures me he does not and will not fancy any girls in his class. I trust him. Love him a lot la. Ladies nite at Chinablack! Free entry for me! It's all good since I'm rather tight on cash. Yeah haven clubbed for ages. If I'm not wrong, the music's gonna be RnB or HipHop. Woohoo...

Talked to my friend who works at Mojo (my old working place). A lot of changes. A lot of wild gossip. A lot of politics, as usual. Sigh. It'll be a blessing if the pub survives until end of the year. I'm glad I'm outta there. Will only go back there as a customer.

2004-09-16T11:47:00.000+08:00

What happens when some of your band members are also in another band? When's there is a band competition, what happens? Are you gonna force them to choose which side they're on; are you gonna make them sign an internal contract; or are you just gonna let them go? Well, Caramel Melange is facing this problem right now. If the problem is not settled soon, it's gonna drag into future band competitions too. We've gotta decide fast... who's in and who's out. We can't have a band with members that change every time we join a competition. There shouldn't be a need for re-shuffling.

What do you think?

2004-09-10T01:14:00.000+08:00

Dear and i celebrated our 5th month on 7th sept, one day in advance. Poor dear didn't get enough rest cos the week before he had to stay at hyatt for the whole week serving "slave-drivers" and he was totally drained of his energy. The first family he served was so much betta.

Anyway when i met him, he was like very sleepy and moody. We couldn't decide where to have dinner, so i suggested we take a train ride down to city hall. When we reached city hall mrt, we walked to Colours Of The Bay (Esplanade) to check out the restaurants. Dear had to withdraw money and there were no ATMs at the Esplanade, so we walked back to Marina Square. We made another trip back to the Esplanade, but we still couldn't decide on where to eat. Dear suggested we check out the restaurants near Fullerton Hotel where the Merlion stands. After that, we decided to go back to the restaurants at the Esplanade.

Finally, we agreed on this Italian place called Al Dente Trattoria. We ordered soup (Flower Crab Bisque) and appetizer (Calamari). Dear's main course was Salami Pizza with extra cheese. I got fettucine with Italian sausages, mushrooms and tomato sauce. The whole setting was semi-fine dining. I liked the tea-light candle in the middle of the table. At first, we were seated directly opposite each other. I didn't like that, so dear shifted to a seat on my right. Felt so much cosier. Hee. Dear had his usual Tabasco sauce on top of everything he ate. I'm not a fan of Tabasco though :) We took our own time enjoying every bit of the romantic dinner. Some customers who came after us left earlier than us!

After settling the bill, we went to 7-eleven at Marina Square. Got 3 cans of Budweiser. Made our way to Marina Bay. It was amusing to find a couple at regular intervals along the river. There were a variety of the young and old. We had to walk quite a distance before finding a nice spot to sit down, relax, sip the beer and take in the wonderful night scenery. The only pests were the jungle-trained mosquitoes.

Nevertheless, it was a great evening spent with my darling :)

2004-09-07T13:57:00.000+08:00

*sings* feels like home to me (inspired by chantel kreviazuk)

trevor is finally home! poor guy. he's so tired. we mite be celebrating our anniversary today, one day in advance. maybe a movie or dinner. nothing's confirmed yet. i wanna go over to dear's place but my aunt's coming over to collect her cooking pot and the best part is i dunno wat time she's coming. argh! happy 6 months to shaun and cheryl! wasted la. trev and i are always lagging behind by a month! *jealous* hee. oh well don't worry dear, next month next month *nudge nudge* alritey ain't got much to say here. til my next entry, debz signing off...

2004-09-01T15:16:00.000+08:00

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

Imagine you had to part with someone you love so dearly, knowing that you won't see him for 6 days, or more. So handicapped. So lost. So helpless. So alone. Don't get me wrong. It has nothing to do with insecurity. I trust him. A lot. I guess I'm too used to meeting him almost every day, even if it's only for a few minutes or hours. Hmmm...I'm very fortunate to have him. Some ladies don't get to see their guys so often. It's a good thing that we stay so near each other. It's weird. Not seeing his comical facial gestures or smile. Not hearing his voice or laughter. Not holding his hand. Not having his arms around me.
I miss him...

2004-08-27T13:01:00.000+08:00

From the Astrologers Daily Horoscope. Very true!

You may be feeling a bit tired and worn out lately. Don't push yourself to do things when you know that your body needs rest. It may be extremely tempting to roll with the crowd and participate in all the fun. You don't want to miss out on a single thing that is going on around you. Resist the temptation to disregard the important messages that are coming from your physical body. Slow down.

2004-08-25T17:41:00.000+08:00

People say we look more like sisters, instead of mother & daughter! haha :) i totally agree...

2004-08-23T21:16:00.000+08:00

~Happy Family~

2004-08-18T19:05:00.000+08:00

Sitting in front of my lappie.
Thinking of my hubby,
Wishing the days could flash past.
Awaiting the weekend,
Aranda here i come!
Finally able to unwind,
After a week of hard work.
Cuddled in my hubby's warm embrace,
Watching the sunset & sunrise.
In the company of my close friends,
Staying awake the whole night.
The smile on my mum's face,
Celebrating her birthday in style.
Here's wishing you Mummy:
"HAPPY ADVANCE BIRTHDAY"

2004-08-09T16:14:00.000+08:00

Well, i've been working at grand hyatt concierge for exactly 2 weeks now. Hmm being a first-timer in the hotel industry, it has opened my eyes to all sorts of people in the world. Being guests at the hotel, they think they can have everything they want right at the moment they ask for it. Some are demanding, rude, disgusting, loud, snobbish, noisy; some are polite, understanding, friendly, sociable. I realised in order to make our guests' stay a happy and smooth one, it's really really important to coordinate with the various departments of staff (front office, grand club, baggage, laundry, housekeeping, engineering, etc).

Since i've started work at hyatt, i've learnt how important it is to prioritise between work, family, friends and my bf. It's tough, but that's life for you in sunny singapore. Trevor and i celebrated our 4th month anniversary at changi point's satay celup. This place called Mo Tuck Teng. Dear it's good shit yah? Haha. Oh i'm so happy for sabrina! She's gonna be on-air this friday. All Requests Live. 12noon to 4pm. You go gurl! Give her ur support ya!

Happy National Day!
Singapore Idol's premiering tonight at 830pm.
Shit! I pray they don't show my crying face on TV! :P

2004-07-24T13:30:00.000+08:00

i hope this colour is easy to read. haha. hmm just came back from tampines polyclinic. took mc today. been coughing like mad for about 2 weeks now. i cough more during the night or when it's raining or airconditioned. cold cough. doctor said if i don't take care of this cough, it might become bronchitis. no i don't want to get that! it might also lead to pneumonia! sighs. got 4 kinds of medicine. cough syrup. tablets for flu. tablets for breaking down the phlegm. tablets for easier breathing. sighs so much medicine! urgh! i miss my darling. i feel bad being sick cos he's so busy with his own stuff and i don't want him to worry la. sorry baby, but i'm a weak child...

anyway, although dearie and i are working at grand hyatt, we don't really see each other much la. the good thing is if we're on the same shift, den we can go to work together, have makan together and come home together. but there's always a bad scenario too. if he's on morn shift and i'm on afternoon shift or vice versa, we won't get to see each other at all. oh well can't ask for everything to go our way rite? So i'm thankful. initially, we didn't want to let the staff know we're a couple. but apparently, dear's colleague let the cat out of the bag and now nearly his whole department knows, even his manager MJ! i pray news won't spread to my department, but i think it will soon cos both our departments work closely with each other. dear's at the grand club (21st floor), i'm at the front office concierge (1st floor).

hmm today is aunt lily's birthday party at dear's place. dear, myself, tammy and claudine are sharing her present - anais anais perfume. my mum bought her this nice brown beaded coin purse. quite stylo. of course la. i chose it. haha. unfortunately, dear won't be there at the party. he's attending a 3-day course by his company (they are the ones who pay him to work and study) and today he's there from 9am to 11pm. poor darling! tmr he's there from 9am to 8.45pm. worse part is meals are not provided. he has to go out and have his own makan! stupid company! can spend so much on the course but cannot provide meals! tsk! gonna go 6.45am mass with him tmr. hope i can meet him after 8.45pm den we can go Gelare (siglap) relax a while before i start work again on mon...

2004-07-19T11:58:00.000+08:00

Hi all. Hey blogger has improved! Now can choose font, font size, font colour, etc etc. Cool. Anyway i'm not gonna be a kindergarten teacher. But i'm gonna be working in Grand Hyatt on Wed. Have to be at HR at 10am, where they will assign me my locker, uniform and get me familiarize with the place. My front office manager will put me under front desk. She wanted me to get into more action first, cos reservations is more paperwork.

I'm starting off as part-time cos this is my first time in the hotel industry. Hopefully i like what i'm gonna do and can manage the stress (which is tremendous at times, according to my darling). Then, I can consider if I want to pursue it as my full-time career. Like I said before, I wanna stop job-hopping cos it's slowly draining my yin and yang. Haha.

Oh speaking of my darling, he's done with his one-week duty! I can finally spend more time with him again. He's off today! Yay! :) Gonna watch Mean Girls. Poor boy. Last night when I was at his place, he wanted to stay up and talk to me, but he kept falling asleep. It's alright dear. I don't blame you for being tired! When you have to work, you just have to put your best into it.

Hmm from Wed onwards, it's gonna be black stockings, court shoes, uniform, make-up and bunned-up hair. Have to practise putting on my make-up and bunning my hair up fast! Haha. Hmm I better buy a few pairs of stockings later...

Okie dokie. I think this is enough for now. Will update soon! Seeya...

2004-07-16T14:46:00.000+08:00

Alrightey, thank you for all your responses to my cat email. After much discourse, I've decided to try my hand at my first real pet (other than terrapins)...I hope she doesn't turn my house upside down :)

2004-07-15T14:01:00.000+08:00

WILL YOU ADOPT THIS CAT?

On 11th July (Sun), a cat walked into my house. I've been providing it with food and shelter ever since. I would love to keep it as my pet but I'm unable to fork out time or money. I do not wish to neglect it or put it back on the streets as a stray. Are you willing to keep this lovely kitty Sunshine as your pet? Need to find her an owner soon! SMS Debbie at 94244924. For those residing in Singapore only. Thanx! :)

2004-07-11T16:06:00.000+08:00

This teenage cat walked into my house today! Really! I'm not joking! The main door was opened. I think it squeezed through the main gate. Haha. As I'm typing this now, it's taking an afternoon nap in the kitchen after a nice meal of rice, tuna and water. Haha. So cute! More photos of it in my digital camera. Will put them up soon (",) Anyway i named it Sunshine...

2004-07-08T12:44:00.000+08:00

LATEST UPDATE !!! my last day at mojo: 14th July.

applied as a teacher for PCF Kindergarten (Changi Simei branch). went to the PCF website. PCF stands for PAP Community Foundation. i think i got the job. so happy. it's a monday to friday thing. 1pm to 5pm. not bad la. walking distance from my place too! all i have to do is cross the overhead bridge to simei. the only thing now is when i can start work. the lady told me ASAP. so i told her i'll let her know latest by monday.

i'm happy. there is CPF and many more benefits. it's a government organisation. good staff welfare. gonna have a 3-month probation. hope everything goes well and i stay there for long. i'm sick of hopping jobs.

i've gotten someone to replace me. my senior from mass comm - wayne chan! thanx dude. actually it's not my responsibility to get a replacement. doing mojo a final favour before i scoot off la. if my boss can confirm him tmr, den i mite be able to start work at the kindergarten before the 15th.

dear Lord, thank You for the blessings You've given me recently. a new house to stay comfortably with my mum. my love trevor. my new job. amen.

2004-06-25T17:09:00.000+08:00

I've been a KJ/DJ at mojo for about 2 mths now. the late nights, cigarette smoke, peanuts, prawn crackers, murukoo, green peas and alcohol r slowly draining my life! i don't think i can survive without proper sleep anymore. the pay isn't fantastic and i have no benefits, esp CPF! i want a new job!

my fren sabrina told me that borders is hiring full-time cashiers and sellers. i'll most probably go down on mon and apply. if i can't get a job there, maybe i'll go hmv...

oh and if you're wondering wat happened to my 2nd S'pore Idol audition...well let's jus say u mite have the priviledge of watching me cry on national television sometime around early august! haha. this is the last time i wanna talk about it. too painful to remember. haha.

2004-06-21T11:57:00.000+08:00

i'll be back after my pms blues =P

2004-06-19T14:26:00.000+08:00

Argh! My 2nd S'pore Idol Audition...

Hmmm got a call from MediaCorp. My audition date is still on Sun (20th June), but timing has been pushed up to 330pm. I have to sing the same song and wear the same clothes as the 1st audition! Dunno y also... Hey if u peeps are free, come down & support me k? I'll be in suntec convention room 307 on level 3...i ask thee to pray for me... (",)

2004-06-08T01:45:00.000+08:00

SPI aka Singapore Idol
Tried my luck at Suntec on 5th June. & guess wat? I'll be at de 2nd auditions on 20th June @ 4pm! Woohoo! Much love goin out to those who queued up wif me, strugglin with puddles of water, a big storm, flying dustbin covers, rolling dustbins, umbrella-sharing: jon, tim, ben, sha...& supporters like my dear trev, tam, amir & pam...Congrats to everyone who got thru to de 2nd round =) The only problem i haf now is tat i dunno wat to sing for de 20th! I sang "The Power Of Love" by Celine Dion for de 1st one. Now I'm considerin "I Will Survive", "Boy From Ipanema", "The Look Of Love" for de 2nd one. Any suggestions or comments? I must prepare 2 songs. & the judges mite ask me to sing a song of their choice! Oh ya, & wat to wear???!!! help!!!

2004-06-07T13:15:00.000+08:00

Hmm am i really psychic? or are these horoscopes plainly trying to make me THINK i am psychic? hmm maybe Big Brother is watching me!

Your intuition is operating at a very high level today, DIMPLEBEE. You tend to follow your heart by nature, and so you don't always go out of your way to be logical or objective. However, during the course of the day more than one event could occur for which it is imperative that you go with your intuition -even though it defies all logic! Have a little faith and go with your gut!

2004-06-04T12:40:00.000+08:00

My Daily Horoscope
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If you've been contemplating undertaking a major creative project, DIMPLEBEE, this is the day to do it. Sudden inspiration and revelations could come from within your brain, almost like fireworks, which could have your intellect and imagination working overtime. This is also a great time to work on bringing any creative projects you have in mind into the public eye. Enlist the aid of friends and colleagues; they're there to help you. Go for it!

My Daily Horoscope (3rd June)

Over the past few weeks you have been engaged in intense analysis of the motivations behind your relationships, DIMPLEBEE. Today you will realize that it is essential for you to follow your own path through life, without heeding other people's advice at all. You actually had the answers inside of you all along. This isn't exactly sociable behavior, nevertheless it is what fits the bill best...

My Daily Horoscope (2nd June)

A somewhat difficult day lies ahead, dear DIMPLEBEE. You may have believed that you'd solved the worst of your problems in your love life, but today you may find that you were quite mistaken. There's no avoiding the situation, DIMPLEBEE. If you attempt to escape by diving under the water's surface, you're likely to be scooped up in a net and thrown into the frying pan! The best solution is to be straightforward, without worrying about whose feelings you hurt.

My Daily Horoscope (1st June)

Emotionally, you may feel a bit unsure and perhaps a bit indecisive as to how to proceed, DIMPLEBEE. You have a tremendously warm and caring nature, but at the same time, it does not do you or anyone else any good unless you can learn to be assertive about it and brave in expressing it. Now is your chance to stand up and take a definitive stand. Do not let other people take advantage of you or call the shots for you. You know perfectly well what you want and how to get it.

2004-05-31T13:34:00.000+08:00

My Daily Horoscope
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If you've been so busy helping others lately, DIMPLEBEE, it may be time to replenish your spirit. If you currently engage in regular meditation, this can be the best way to rejuvenate. If you haven't tried this approach before, find out about it. The web has many resources and the local bookstore can also provide what you need. It really is as simple as smiling if that's what you want or deeply probing if that is your preference. You won't regret learning this ancient technique.

2004-05-30T17:06:00.000+08:00

On my way to work....

At work....

My important gadget at work....

My Daily Horoscope
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It may be hard to go at your own pace, DIMPLEBEE, when you feel as if there are multiple sets of people moving in on your space and trying to get you to do things in a certain way or think in a certain direction. Your automatic response is to adapt to the situation and cater to everyone else's agenda. This plan of attack may give you a nervous breakdown, however, when you find yourself being flung from one side of the arena to the other.

2004-05-29T12:24:00.000+08:00

My Daily Horoscope
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If your confidence has taken a beating lately, today's energy will go far in turning this around, DIMPLEBEE. Even if you feel like you've made too many mistakes, it's time to forgive yourself and to move forward. If you feel like you're a failure, this actually has a chance of becoming a reality. By allowing yourself to err and to keep on trying, there's no room for such self-fulfilled prophecies to come true. Believe in yourself and keep going. Resist drowning in self-pity.

2004-05-28T13:27:00.000+08:00

I jus realised somethin. Happy Birthday to my blog! haha. time flies when you're havin fun eh? It's been 1 year since my first entry...

My Free Daily Horoscope
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Completing work on creative or artistic projects could well be the primary focus for your mind today, DIMPLEBEE. Inspired ideas and expanded dreams could be inundating your mind, and you'll want to clear the field so that you can move ahead with new goals. Close friends and family members prove supportive and helpful. A caution: Don't spend too much time alone today. Interaction with others can provide additional inspiration and motivation.

2004-05-19T11:23:00.000+08:00

I'm back on the information super-highway!

Finally got my MaxOnline. At least now i don't have to bother trevor dear when i need to download stuff or check my email! I also just shifted to my new place. My room is in a freaking mess. No, my freaking house is in a freaking mess! i hate clutter. argh. i'm so motivated to unpack and tidy up. but when i see the mess i get unmotivated immediately! come to my place, take a look, and you'll understand. haha. i like my room. wat i always wanted. a blue room. with blue stuff in it. haha. gosh my curtains are black with grey and white twirls! i was surprised my mum approved it. you know...the "black equals bad luck superstition". i like my new printer. it's the all-in-one hp psc 1110. can print, scan and photocopy. cool. all this for a low cost of $138. sim lim is good! haha. much thanx to jon for helpin me with the technical support.

Oh! If you're free and got nothing to do, drop by MOJO at 25 yess leisure (tanjong pagar mrt) for a drink. Happy Hours, Mon to Fri, 5pm to 9pm. $5 nett for housepours & Tiger Beer. English Karaoke, Mon to Fri, 6pm to 930pm. Free. Ladies Nite, Thurs, 5pm to close. Freeflow of housepour. Latin Nite, Sat, 5pm to close. Be entertained by our Spanish bartender, Jose. Resident Live Band Speedway, Mon to Fri, 930pm to close. From classics to top 40's. Watch this space for more details. Something fresh and exciting happening at MOJO from 1st June onwards!

2004-05-05T15:34:00.000+08:00

Went for the perfect 10 dj hunt on 24th april. Managed to get my voice recorded. Unfortunately i didn't get into the top 10. but at least i was one of the 100 who got their voices recorded. There were about 500 contestants. =) I'm happy that my mass comm fren got in. sabrina yazid. she's gonna be hosting with jean danker on all requests live this fri from 12noon onwards. you go girl! well i still have my voice demo from radio academy to look forward to. can send to commercial production houses. and maybe to mediacorp radio too. hee. oh and i've got the key to my new place. will be shifting on 16th. woohoo can't wait! and will be gettin maxonline. so can update blog more regularly ah. hee. k off to durian feasting, thanx to my dear. will come back here soon. adios!

2004-04-07T13:21:00.000+08:00

I love you not only for what you are,
but for what I am when I am with you.

Love is the greatest feeling,
Love is like a play,
Love is what I feel for you,
Each and every day,
Love is like a smile,
Love is like a song,
Love is a great emotion,
That keeps us going strong,
I love you with my heart,
My body and my soul,
I love the way I keep loving,
Like a love I can't control,
So remember when your eyes meet mine,
I love you with all my heart,
And I have poured my entire soul into you,
Right from the very start.

The Magic Of Love (Helen Steiner Rice)
Love is like magic
And it always will be.
For love still remains
Life's sweet mystery!!
Love works in ways
That are wondrous and strange
And there's nothing in life
That love cannot change!!
Love can transform
The most commonplace
Into beauty and splendor
And sweetness and grace.
Love is unselfish,
Understanding and kind,
For it sees with it's heart
And not with it's mind!!
Love is the answer
That everyone seeks....
Love is the language,
That every heart speaks.
Love can't be bought,
It is priceless and free,
Love, like pure magic,
Is life's sweet mystery!!

2004-04-01T11:29:00.000+08:00

Isn't This Jack Russell Terrier Just Plain Adorable?
Nope sorry to disappoint you but i didn't get a new pet. This is my church fren trevor's dog, or should i say bitch? haha. so if any of you intend to get me a pet for christmas or my 22nd birthday, you know which breed to get ah? *wink wink*

Anyway here's an update on my life so far...i'm currently attending the Radio Academy organised by MediaCorp Radio. it started on 29th march & ends on 2nd april. the trainer is colin gomes. he's a joker. nice guy. great voice. guest speakers include mark richmond, vernon a, jean danker and daniel ong. i even took a photo with daniel ong! will post it up later on. heh. i'll be recording my voice demo today. kinda excited about it. did my script already. reminds me of my ngee ann poly mass comm days. i also heard there's a perfect ten dj hunt at plaza singapura on 24th april. i might just go for that. hmm i really hope i can start my career in the radio industry. i really really want to be a radio producer-presenter! well if it doesn't work out, at least i'll still be a dj at uncle patrick's t-bar!

Oh! good friday is coming. during this lenten season, i've watched The Passion Of Christ. for catholics, you probably heard of the stations of the cross. i have this church fren by the name of tammy. everytime i go out with her, she would be stopping at various points, meeting her long lost frens, to say hello to her frens. so we made a joke about her being simon of cyrene, who helped jesus carry his cross. so imagine this, if tammy was simon of cyrene, jesus would have cursed at tammy and say,"i don't have all day, you know." no offence to any pious believers. it's just a personal joke, alright.

2004-03-28T13:57:00.000+08:00

Hairy experience!

2004-02-29T16:39:00.000+08:00

R(A)
Haha i can't believe tat i'm already 21. Goodbye to innocence and hello to a window of responsibilities & opportunities! *wink*

2004-01-27T16:58:00.000+08:00

Caramel Melange got the Most Popular Band Award. Haha. Thanx to those who voted for us! More details at www.funkygrad.com/jamx

2004-01-05T13:19:00.000+08:00

Woohoo!
Caramel Melange made it to the finals of Jam X (inter-tertiary band competition)!!!!!! Catch us at The Atrium @ Orchard on 17th January 2003 (Sat). It's the open space outside Plaza Singapura, near Baker's Inn. Time to be confirmed, rumoured to start from 630pm onwards. "Thank you, the God of Rock!" ~inspired from the School Of Rock movie~

We've been through up's and down's, mostly down's. Bad comments, criticism, gossip. People think we're just another local band trying to make it big. People think we're too ambitious. People think we're bullshit. People think we're too new to perform competitive. People think we're cliche. People think we're ordinary. People think we're common. People think we cannot make it. People think we only sing church hymns. People think we're uncool cos we sing for church. Well, what's the point of being defensive? Actions speak louder than words. Quoting my band guru AJ, "We made it." Well, at least to the finals, we did. Even if we don't make it to top 3, i'm still proud that we were chosen out of 29 other bands, to be in the top 8. =) I agree with AJ and Tammy, it's a great way to start 2004!

2003-12-29T20:07:00.000+08:00

This year at xmas eve midnite mass
i decided to go with the nonya look. thought it went well. =) hope u had a happy 2003 and remember to have a great 2004!

2003-12-24T11:57:00.000+08:00

Here's wishing U a Jolly Merry Christmas & a Jolly Happy New Year!
Hope U had fun reading all my nonsense! (",) I'll be back soon

2003-12-03T11:11:00.000+08:00

Youth Synergy at SIA Sports Club & later on at Friends Cafe....

For more photos, click on the Photos link on the left of my blog (",)

2003-11-05T15:00:00.000+08:00

Notice the pointy hair line.....a friend told me it's becos i was notti....bleahz....

2003-11-02T21:06:00.000+08:00

-=CHECK THIS SPACE SOON=-

2003-10-07T02:14:00.000+08:00

Using 'Debbie Seraphina'

Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll
Your Name
Astrological Sign
Angel Type	Angel of Death
Wing Color	Blue with white tips
Heavenly Weapon	Wind Sword

Created with quill18's MemeGen!

2003-10-07T02:12:00.000+08:00

Using 'Seraphina'

Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll
Your Name
Astrological Sign
Angel Type	Guardian Angel
Wing Color	Silver
Heavenly Weapon	Blasts of holy light

Created with quill18's MemeGen!

2003-10-07T02:11:00.000+08:00

Using 'Debbie'

Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll
Your Name
Astrological Sign
Angel Type	Angel of Love
Wing Color	Silver
Heavenly Weapon	Two short swords

Created with quill18's MemeGen!

2003-10-07T02:08:00.000+08:00

Using 'Debbie Seraphina Ho'

Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll
Your Name
Astrological Sign
Angel Type	Angel of Vengence
Wing Color	Yellow with gold tips
Heavenly Weapon	Axe

Created with quill18's MemeGen!

2003-10-07T02:06:00.000+08:00

Using 'Debbie Ho Shu Ying'

Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll
Your Name
Astrological Sign
Angel Type	Angel of Inspiration
Wing Color	Powder Blue
Heavenly Weapon	Wind Sword

Created with quill18's MemeGen!

2003-10-07T02:05:00.000+08:00

Using 'Debbie Ho'

Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll
Your Name
Astrological Sign
Angel Type	Cherub
Wing Color	Gold
Heavenly Weapon	Divine Magic

Created with quill18's MemeGen!

2003-10-07T02:01:00.000+08:00

Using 'Debbie Seraphina Ho Shu Ying'

Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll
Your Name
Astrological Sign
Angel Type	Angel of Music
Wing Color	Black with red tips
Heavenly Weapon	Bow and arrows

Created with quill18's MemeGen!

2003-09-29T15:23:00.000+08:00

dunno wat to type. so let the pictures do the talking. hee. oh we didn't manage to make it to the semi's. but think of it this way, we'll start writing songs, den next year join Asian Beat 2004 with avengence! ah we should call ourselves that!

i look terrified. actually more of a kanchiong spider...

diana was our hair stylist cum make-up artist....she deserves all this attention...hehe!

ashley gettin HIS manicure done....

trevor's so proud of his manicure =)

our latest boyband: karma

2003-09-18T13:30:00.000+08:00

mobile advancements
i'm a very nokia person.
from a 3210, to a 8250, to a 7210, to a 8850, back to 8250.
no problem.
now i'm adapting to my siemens m55.
but luckily i have a 8250 for standby.
humans are so habitual.
once you get used to something, it's hard to change and adapt.