Random Blabbers with a tinge of Yoniqueness.

August 31, 2007 6:36 PM.

Purin making

After looking through Sicong's blog, I decided to try his recipe before he does. Since I have nothing to do....Hee...

I did a really dumb action while I was making the purin. After pouring the caramel onto the mold, I wanted to test if it was hardened. So, I placed my finger on top and ALAS!!!!! The scorching hot caramel got stuck onto my finger and it got scalded. Damn.

Sicong realised I was making it as I was msn-ing while making it. As I really don't like anything too eggy, I thought I will just taste a few bites and throw the rest, so I invited him over to my house to taste the final product.

As for the critic for it, I shall leave it to Sicong to write it in his blog.

Since I can't finish the 2 bowls, I decided to pack 1 purin and pass it to Sicong as he will be meeting Zeming. hee...another bowl cleared. I shall leave the last big bowl to my dear Dear Dear though he hates eggy stuffs too.... hee.....

1:12 AM.

suckers... (part 2)

ok..more complaints about his relatives....I am so bad right? hmmm....

This happened on the same day but we were not in his house. His father called him and told him about it. Supposedly, his 4th uncle eyed Dear's bicycle which is lying in the living room 'cos his son wants it. Apparently, his son already has a few bicycles at home but they are not fast enough.

Dear: Look at the bicycles that all the Bangla ride, they are way lousier than ours and they can ride it much faster than us. It’s the technique that matters, not the bicycle.

Me: Ya lah!!!! *laughs* Everything also give them. Next time if I want to ride to Bt Batok Nature Reserve with the bicycle, I can’t do it leh!!! You buy a new one for me ah? Or you want to go down to East Coast with me just to ride bicycle?

Dear: What?!?!? You ride so badly and you only went to the reserve once and you fell down, remember? You still want to ride there meh? And I hate going East Coast lah. Go there just for the sake of cycling. Bo liao.

Me: I don’t care!!!!! You better tell your dad not to give them the bicycle!!! I expect to see it the next time I go your house!!!!! (I was at the top of my voice at this point and my sister and mummy were laughing at the back passenger seats.)

Dear: Ya lah. I also don’t want to give him lah. I was the one who bought the bicycle too. Your voice damn irritating leh. (He always say that when I start to speak in an aggressive tone.)

Me: Everything also give them. It’s not as if they can’t afford it. Really can’t stand them, always taking advantage of your dad and your family. Fuck.

Dear: Ok lah.

Now you must be thinking I am such a bitch right? But I just can’t stand it when people are being taken advantage and they don’t do anything about it. And this is not the first time. Considering that this kind of matter happened twice in a day, of course I will explode right!!!! I really don’t mean to bitch about them. Forgive me dear.

August 30, 2007 8:20 PM.

suckers... (part 1)

The 7th month is like another Chinese New Year for Dear's family. Last Sunday, almost all of his father's siblings came over to his house for a get-together cum offer praying thingy. Just to mention, his father has 8 siblings, all married with kids or grandkids. So can you imagine how crowded the 4-room flat was?

Dear told me to offer incense to his grandparents and ancestors.
Me : Huh? What the hell? Why do I need to offer incense to them?
Dear: Why not? I offered incense to your dad too.
Me : What? That's totally different. You know my dad but do I know your grandparents and ancestors?
*silence*
Dear's brother: Aiya. Never mind lah. Don't know then now get to know them loh.

I offered incense anyway.

As per the usual gathering, there were a lot of kids running around and screaming. Not forgetting a few who kept opening the doors to catch a glimpse of the cats which are all hidden in a secluded corner e.g. inside/on top/bottom of wardrobe. Then there's this particular smart kid who saw a Hotwheels playset on the top of the wardrobe. That was when the disaster began. He started to cry and demanded that he wanted it. Dear decided to give it to him and thought that he should have a talk with him first.

Dear: You want this ah? You answer me a few questions first k?
Kid: hmmm... *softly*
Dear: What is your name?
Kid: Weijie
Dear: How old are you?
Kid: 3
Dear: What must you say if I give you this?
*silence*
Dear: What must you say if I give you this?
*silence*
Dear: What must you say if I give you this?
*silence*
Dear: What must you say if I give you this?
Kid: Thank you.
Dear: I pass you the toy when you are going later k? Later all the kids see then they will want it too.
Kid: *mumble*

So Dear took the toy back to the room and I wonder what the purpose of the conversation was for. Maybe I am just not a kid person but I seriously find that dumb. 'Cos after the conversation, the kid started to cry and cry. The best thing was, he put out the ultimate stunt: Vomit. I just can't stand kids doing that. You cry when you don't get things you want. Finally, you cry until you vomit and the adults have no choice but to give it to you. Great. If my kid were to do that, I will just stand there and see him vomit. Or if I am in a good mood, maybe I will pass him a plastic bag. But if I am in a bad mood, I may just slap him on the spot. I am not a sucker, for goodness sake. I will never give in to this spoilt brat man. NEVER!!!!!!

Too bad, Dear is a sucker. He surrendered the toy after his aunties told him to. So a kid can just go to someone's house, cries his heart out, and he gets whatever you wants?!?!?! So the items in my room are out for grabs whenever there are guests?!?!?!??! @#$%^&%**%#@!@#$% The worst thing was, the parents did not do anything to stop him. Maybe I should do this in future too when he doesn't give me the things I want. Or was I doing that already? hmmmm....but at least I don't vomit.

August 22, 2007 4:04 PM.

Eye cleaning method

I was trying to get rid of an eyelash that got into my eye just now and I remembered this incident.

A couple of weeks ago, Dear and I went to JB and we decided to go for a haircut. Apparently, Dear goes to this salon every month for his haircut cos' he said it's cheap and it is inclusive of an excellent massage of the upper body. So I decided to go there and have a try myself. But in the end, we went to another salon which is a few shops away from the one he usually goes. He said that one is better for me. Ya right. Must have some secrets that he doesn't want me to know.

So, I had a haircut and massage which weren't up to my standards. Not THAT great afterall but can't expect much lah. Where in Singapore do you get a haircut and massage for just SGD$20?

By right, he should be the one waiting for me considering his haircut should be faster than mine. But in the end, I was the one waiting as he decided to have his ears cleaned as well. So, he got into a room with the hairdresser and god knows what they did inside.

But the gist is: When we are done and on the way back to Singapore, he told me that girl asked him if he wanted to clean his eyes. And how do they do it? They will use a strand of human hair (which they said they have cleaned it) and poke it into your tear glands and dig out the dirt. For those who don't know, the tear glands are located at the corner of your lower inner eyelids. Apparently, they said many have tried it before and find it very good. They even said that they can see things clearer after cleaning. WTH!!!!! Do tear glands affect vision in the first place?!?!?!? I will never dare to do such a thing to my delicate eyes!!!!! It's so damn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But thank god Dear was smart enough to reject her offer. For those of you out there, if you are interested to clean your eyes, contact me. I will give you the directions to go to the salon.

August 21, 2007 5:32 PM.

Peeping Pussies

Heeellllpppppp!!!!! Peeping Pussies!!!!!!!!!!!

As the lock of my bathroom is spoilt, I can never get peace when I am peeing or shitting. Haiz....but luckily they don't do that when I am bathing. I guess they can hear the shower and don't want to risk getting wet. Smart cats.

August 20, 2007 1:55 PM.

Deal or no Deal

Thanks to Xiujiao, I am really hooked onto this game now which I believed she has forwarded the link to many too.

http://www.nbc.com/Deal_or_No_Deal/game/dond.swf

Even if it is just an online game, I couldnt't bring the guts out to risk it. Once, I was left with the $75, $750 and $1,000,000 suitcases. Given an offer of $300,000+, I gave it a deal. And as you guys can guess, my suitcase was $1,000,000!!!!!!!!!!! Dammit.

Well, it's just a game. *pui*

August 19, 2007 4:02 PM.

A very high night...

It started off with the Pink Army gathering at Brewerks to celebrate Chuyun's birthday on Friday. It has been quite a while since I last met them and they are still as 38 as before.

Pink Army@Brewerks

They ordered a barrel of Fruitbrewz which tasted very fruity and lacked the beer 'punch'. And I was actually quite surprised that a barrel was enough for the 9 of us. Usually, when I hang out with Dear's drinking kakis, a barrel is only enough for about 4 people. After drinking a couple of Fruitbrews, I decided I need another mug of real beer and ordered Extra IPA. That's when the real fun began.

When Dear picked me up, my high level was like only 40%. I decided it's been a long time since I was very high. Tonight shall be the night. So, I asked Dear to stop by 7-11 and I got the beer with the highest alcohol content - Baron Strong Brew 11.8%. Indeed, it is really STRONG!!! I totally underestimated it.

When I drank half of it, my unusual state began to reveal. I started to play with Timmy and asked Dear to take pictures of me and Timmy.

Me and Poor Timmy

Then, I started to grab Dear into the pictures too. Not forgetting, he was also drinking Oetdingger 8.9% as the same time.

The High Ones

When we finally finished our beer, our high level was 99.9%. The 0.1% of soberness was left in me to take videos of Dear dancing Mambo on the bed. But Dear doesn't allow me to post the videos. Too bad cos' they are really funny. hahaha...

But the after-effects soon set in. I started to feel nauseous and I knew that was it. I was in to suffer for the whole night. I think I puked out my dinner and lunch. And while I was puking, Dear was actually knocked out on the bed!!!!

Next day, I had a bad hangover for the whole day. The slightest movement could make my head spin like hell. I finally remember what it is like to be damn high and its aftereffects.

But even without the effects from alcohol, Dear can be really high at times. Last night, when we did not touch a single drop of alcohol, Dear can actually do this:

Timmy and the acrobat

Dear took the cat scratcher (a pole for cats to scratch), placed it upside down and put Timmy on top of it. He then started to pretend he was a acrobat, trying to balance the pole with Timmy on it (which was enjoying the new view). Who needs alcohol man?!?!? You can be as high as you want anytime!!!! At least for Dear.....

August 16, 2007 10:38 PM.

Mystery Solved!!!

With the help of dear Sicong, the mystery of the Singapore Flyer is solved!!!!!!!

Apparently, it's kind of my double-tube concept. Yea!!! The cabin is rotated by the two grey rings that are holding it. So when the main wheel rotates, this cabin rotates to remain levels. Even though the cabin is rotating, it is counter-acting the rotation of the main wheel, so u won't feel the motion when you are within the cabin. If you still don't understand, please contact Sicong. He can show you with diagrams. I am just too lazy to explain further. hee...

9:05 PM.

The Singapore Flyer

Whenever the car I am in drives past the Singapore Flyer, I can't help but wonder:

How does it actually work?

I figured out that it may the kind in which the carriages will hang in front of the wheel, so it will remain upright as the wheel rotates. It will look something like this:

My visualisation of Singapore Flyer

But last week, I saw the Flyer again and it proved to be otherwise:

The actual Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer is not what I visualised. It seems like the capsules are fixed onto the wheel. If the wheel rotates, won't the capsules rotate too? So when the capsules reach the top, it will be upside down? But I doubt that's the way it works. Thus, I thought of the double-tube concept. Maybe there's an inner tube within the outer that will rotate. But won't the passengers inside feel the rotating motion then?

So, I thought its website http://www.singaporeflyer.com.sg might solve the mystery. It has this picture which slightly describe the concept of the Singapore Flyer.

BUT I STILL DON'T GET IT!!!!! Can some kind souls with the engineering-mind explain the logic to me?

August 15, 2007 11:35 PM.

Secret of Jay...

I guess everyone has something to write in their blogs after watching Secret. So here I am.

It wasn't even easy for me to buy the tickets for this show. Supposedly, Dear had this pair of Cathay movie pass which was valid till today but we couldn't use it for Secret as this movie was not under the free list. So, we decided to watch Perfect Strangers which was under the free list. But the newbie at the ticket counter said we couldn't use the passes as they were all given out for the day. They will give us another pair which will be valid for next week. Ok fine. So I said I wanted to watch Secret instead then. Save Perfect Strangers for the next time when we can use the passes. BUT the newbie said we couldn't do that as Secret was not in the free list. What logic is that!?!?!?!?! I can't use the pass, so I am going to pay for a non-free-list movie now, save the pass for the next free-list-movie and I CAN'T DO THAT?!?!?!? I broke out, scolded F*** (intended for the newbie but I scolded it at Dear) and walked off, leaving Dear to continue the pointless conversation with that newbie.

In the end, the supervisor came to resolve the problem and did things the logical way. We paid for Secret and got the new movie passes.

Lesson learnt: When in doubt, go clarify things first before you spout nonsense.

Then, we went for dinner and shopped a bit in the Cathay. Apparently, there is nothing much in the Cathay. It is opened officially for some time and many shops are still not opened. I doubt I will be going back to Cathay to watch movies again, given the fact that the carpark charges are so damn expensive too. But I got a really good deal: I bought a shirt for only $20!!!!! Best buy!!!!!

We finally got into the theatre and Dear told me Aaron Kwok cried while watching the movie. So, I was anticipating throughout the movie and waiting to cry my heart out. But that moment never came. When is the part that I am supposed to cry?

But after watching Secret, I can't help but wonder:
How did he find the time to do so many things?!?!?!?!?!?

He writes songs, sings and records them, chases girls, and even has the time to think of such a good movie plot, acts and directs it!!!!! Not forgetting, he actually has the time to practise piano!!! Is he god or what?!?!?

But there's this part in the show which makes me wonder: Did they really play that well? Or did they fast forward like what Dear suggested? Cos' I noticed some parts when the music wasn't in sync with the hand movements. I shall give them the benefit of doubt then.

Overall, I think this is a movie worth watching, given the fact that Jay is a 1st-timer in scripting and directing. But the parts where Jay picked Little Rain were a bit cheesy and I was rolling my eyes all the way. At first, Dear even thought that the plot could be something similar to “Sixth Sense" but the twist to it proved otherwise. The way he linked up everything is amazing. I have underestimated him. Interesting. (shall not reveal it for people who haven't watch)

After the movie, Dear and I were so engrossed in its reviews that we forgot to take the paper bag with my $20 shirt in it!!!!!!!!!!! (which we only realised when we got home.) So, Dear drove back and thank god the staff found it and kept it for us. Whey.

Another eventful experience for watching the Secret. 4/5

August 14, 2007 8:47 PM.

Chinese v. of "There's No Place I Rather Be"

Tribute to 42th National Day by 93.3FM. Damn impressed with Zhou Chong Qing's falsetto.

6:18 PM.

Introducing....my AB!!!!

It's time to showcase my beloved darlings...AB and Timmy!!!!

A = Ashley
Male (Sterilised)
Born on 1st August 2006
Domestic short fur in grey, black, white and brown colour
Weighing 6kg (or more)
Greedy cat who eats non-stop and always too lazy to move.
Very affectionate and likes to cuddle with me to sleep. Purs very easily.
Got him from an auntie of Cats Welfare Society.

B = Buffy
Female
Born on 1st October 2006
Domestic long fur in ginger colour
Weighing 4 kg (or less)
A 'thief' in nature, always hiding in some corner.
Very well-postured and has a very feminine meow.
Doesn't pur as much during day but purs and meow non-stop at night.

Timmy
Male (Sterilised)
Born on 1st June 2006
Domestic short fur in ginger-coloured
Weighing 5 kg (or less)
Very agile and active. A 'Supercat' which flew down from Dear's bedroom (6th floor)
and yet escaped death with only pelvic injuries.Playful and full of curiousity.
Pest-buster which ate countless number of insects including lizards, flies and cockroaches.

The above pictures are taken when they were young. They have grown to be some fine cats and one in particular, FAT! (blame my mum.)

Buffy who just woke up from sleep

Timmy and Ashley used to be such good friends. But now...

The adulterous pair in state of shock after being discovered.

The enunch and the thief.

Timmy is the first cat Dear and I picked from my void deck. (supposedly, my void deck has ALOT of cats.) But he is staying with Dear. So, I decided I want a cat of my own too, thus, I adopted Ashley from the Cats Welfare Society (CWS). After 2 months, Dear's Malay neighbour's cat gave birth to Buffy. She is so kawaiiiiiiiiii!!!!! Thinking that Ashley might need a companion, I decided to adopt her too.

As you can see, I named my cats in alphabetical order. So my next cat will be a C-----. I haven't really thought of a name yet as I guess I won't be getting a new one so soon. Very often, I have to resist the temptations. Recently, Buffy's mum gave birth to another batch of kittens and her brother is soooooo ccuuuuttteeeeee!!!! BUT, I will not fall to the dark side. Two are already creating havocs at home. Maybe wait till one of AB is gone. Or maybe my next dog can be C-----. *meowwww*

August 13, 2007 9:25 PM.

Mummy, when will you ever listen?!?!?

A couple of weeks ago, my Er Yi (my mum's 2nd elder sister) was hospitalised for an infected leg due to her diabetes. So my mum and I went down to SGH to pay her a visit. When my mum was searching through her bag for a piece of paper with the ward number, I saw a plastic bag which looks like the packaging from a shop which sells dried sweet stuffs. I took out the bag and to my astonishment; I found a packet of picked red ginger in it!!!!!!!! My diabetic mum knew that she was in for a scolding again.

Me: Mummy!!!!! How can you eat this!?!?!?! This is pickled with sugar!!!!!! When will you ever listen?!?!?!?!

Mum: Aiya, my mouth very dry mah. Eat a bit never mind lah.

Me: What never mind!!! You want to stay here liao then you will learn your lesson is it?!?!?!?

So you can imagine me continue scolding my mum with her head bowed as we went up to my Er Yi’s ward. And of course, the package of pickles was confiscated by me.

We got into Er Yi’s ward and her left leg was wrapped in a cast and her toes looked rather black. She looked ok to us and was able to talk to us like usual. But the things that my mum said really left me speechless.

Mum: What you eat? You got anyhow eat meh?

Er Yi: No lah. Never anyhow eat lah.
* Then they went on the list of stuffs they usually eat, trying to prove to me that they watch their diet strictly. I was like, 'Ya right.' *

Mum: Aiya. It’s fate lah. Money too much must be spent lah. Money spent liao then ok le. You got pray? Must do that leh.
* What!?!?!? Rich also got problem ah?? So rich people got too much money then get sick lah? We poor people won’t get sick loh?? Kaoz. *

My eyes almost rolled out of their sockets. Er Yi did not say anything. I guess she was too weak to retaliate or respond to my mum’s ridiculous comment. Before my mum could carry on with her crap, we went out of the room to let another 2 of Er Yi’s visitors to enter as only 2 people are allowed in the room at a time. As we were waiting outside, Er Yi’s family came. Whenever I see them, I felt so envious of Er Yi. Her husband dotes on her and she has 1 son and 4 daughters which includes a pair of twins. All of them, except for one of the twins, are married with kids, and are very filial. Since Er Yi is hospitalised, they are there to accompany her everyday. I always blame my parents for marrying so late. All my cousins are old enough to be my aunts and uncles and their children i.e. my nieces and nephews, are of my age. I still remember once, when I was sick, my mum took me to a clinic and the nurse asked her: “Your grand-daughter sick har?” I wondered how my mum felt at that point of time. So people, please don’t marry late or you will live to regret it.

So back to the hospital, when we were outside the room, the twins came to talk to us about their mum’s condition. Apparently, her condition isn’t as optimistic as we see. She had a huge bump of the size of two fists on her left calf. I find that really unbelievable. Didn’t she realise that something was wrong with her leg? Why wait till it becomes so serious then you realise you need to see a doctor? But I guess I can’t blame her too. Her kids are not living with her and the old couple may be ignorant of stuffs at times too. They always think that if can tahan then tahan, thinking that it was nothing and it will be gone soon. Haiz. We really need to educate our parents, especially when they are old-aged.

Apparently, her leg was infected as she reused the syringe for her insulin injections. She just had an operation and her wounds were not stitched up (as they can’t do that for some reasons). So, her leg was wrapped up with some antibiotics, hoping that the bleeding will stop and it will heal by itself.

With her family around, we decided to leave as it was getting overcrowded. As we walk out of the ward, I told my mum.
“See. Have you learnt your lesson after seeing Er Yi? Still dare to eat the pickles?”
My mum shook her head.

The next day, I saw my mum eating tau sa piah in her bedroom.

Haiz. Can someone please tell me what to do with her?

And a few days ago, my mum went to visit Er Yi and this time, there wasn’t good news. The virus has spread. The worst has come. Last night, my mum was in SGH to be there for her operation. The leg has been amputated.

Sad.

But I trust that her kids will take good care of her. I remembered when we visited her, I asked how old she is now. She is 74. That made me recall that my mum is already 60 this year. And I am still studying now. Haiz. Will she be like Er Yi in future? If so, am I capable of handling the hospital bills? Am I able to let my mum enjoy her old age?

Haizz.

I guess I should start to watch my diet now too. Apparently, diabetes runs in the family.

7:07 PM.

Never believe a woman's words

As Sicong has just chided me for my stagnant blog, I am 'forced' to post an entry now.

Whenever I have something to write, I will put a note in my O2, just in case I forgot what I intended to write. So after browsing the list for awhile, I decided to write about this first.

After spending 2 full days at home (including NDP), I think my nerves really got into me. I simply can't stay home for too long. I started to throw my tantrums again and my poor Dear suffered again. But I guess it was some fault of his too. Now that I recall, what did we exactly argue about? I can't really remember now too.

But the main point I am trying to say is: For all the guys out there, be you single or attached - Never believe a woman's words when you are in an argument.

F: What time is it now? You were supposed to reach at 10am.
M: But I thought you told me not to come last night.
* Yes I did. But I was in a fit of anger. You should have know that and jolly well come here at 10am.*

M: So do you want me to fetch you now?
F: Forget it. You don't have to come. I can go myself.
* You shouldn't have asked. Of course I want you to fetch me and you should be here long ago.*

M: I ask u again, you really don't want me to go?
F: Yes. Save it. Go spend your day with your friends.
* Dammit. Why can't you just say you will come over now? Stop asking me if I want you to come? Of course I won't say yes. I have my pride, you know. Argh.*

M: Ok dear. I'm sorry. Let's stop quarrelling. I will go over now k. Please don't be angry.
F: Emmm. (silent consent)
* Great!!! You finally got it!!!!! *

That's just me and I am not sure if all women are like me. Maybe I am just the egoistic alpha-female. But trust me, I think most of them like to say things they don't mean, especially when they are angry and not in the right state of mind.

Remember: Guy is always in the wrong, even when it is obvious that the girl is at fault.

At the end of the day, you will still be the one apologising. So why bother? Simply reduce the torture by giving in first. U happy, She happy, Everyone happy!!!! So guys are there, please wise up and get the hint k? Be a smart boy and your relationship will be a smooth-sailing one. Cheerz!!! =p

August 9, 2007 4:30 PM.

Happy National Day!!!!!

It's National Day and I am at home. How sad can that be? But I guess it is my choice. I am supposed to go Marina Bay with Dear to catch the NDP from Merlion Park. But he is swimming with his friend at Delta swimming pool instead now. Reason for being home: Guilt-stricken. As I was out for the whole day yesterday, I decided to stay home and do some work for my dissertation today. In the end, I spent the past few hours tidying things up in my blog. Damn. Maybe I shouldn't have started this in the first place. It makes me lose my concentration for my work.

So as you can see, I got a blogskin and supposedly, alot of people is using this and Moreen's friend has this skin as well as her name is Eden. Great. However, this is only be for the time being. But unless I finish my dissertation and have time to design a new skin, you will see this green one for good.

Last night, I finally went to the bursary ceremony organised by the PCF (People's Community Foundation?) after so many years. Every year, I will apply for the bursary award given by the community club and sumhow I will get it. But I will not go for the ceremony as it is just too choreful. I will just skip it and go for the make-up mini ceremony a week later instead. However this year, they are smart enough to state that if we do not attend the ceremony, the award will not be given out unless a valid letter of excuse is given. So what to do? Go loh. Suck thumb.

They always make it such that the ceremony will coincide with the National Day Celebration Dinner where a lot of people from my area will gather and celebrate the big day. The award-giving ceremony will be part of the program. In the past, we will queue up for more than an hour and go up one by one to receive the award. This year, it was slightly different. ALL of us had to stand on stage and wait for the arrival of the Guest-of-Honour, MP Mr Baey Yam Keng. When he arrived, he got onto stage and the national anthem is played, followed by the pledge which is led by one of the TOP award recipients who happens to be my primary schoolmate. And for people who has forgotten the pledge, there was even a monitor at the front of the stage displaying the words of the pledge. But how can anyone even forget how to recite the pledge??!?!?!?!?!?!? Whenever I forget, I will sing a particular song "We are Singapore" as it has the pledge in it. For those of you who are one of those who can actually forget the pledge, here it is:

We, the citizens of Singapore,
pledge ourselves as one united people.
Regardless of race, language or religion,
To build a democratic society;
Based on justice and equality.
So as to achieve happiness, prosperity,
And progress for our nation.

So you can imagine us, or rather me, standing on stage singing and reciting the pledge in front of over 2000 people. -_-" I told Dear to take a picture of me so that I can post in my blog but he refused. Why do I want to let people see me in my idiotic look anyway? hmm... Anyway, Mr. Baey then gave out the four top awards recipients and we got off the stage. Heng ah. I thought he was going to give the rest of the awards one by one to all of us and I would be standing there like an idiot for around an hour.

So, I got off stage and went to the office to collect my cheque. When I met Dear, I told him that the top award recipient for the university category was my primary schoolmate. Then he said, “That girl? That girl? You know what? She is an idiot! An idiot you know! She was telling her boyfriend, ‘Did you see me on stage? I was reciting the pledge leh. Did you see me recite the pledge?' But her boyfriend did not say anything." I was like.... -_-” Big deal.

I guess I don’t have to undergo the same ordeal again as this would be my last chance to receive this award. I will no longer be a student from next year onwards!!! So is that good or bad news? Haiz…

no mood to write dissertation....hooowwwww....maybe I will change my mind and go out later afterall....hee....

P.S. I am quite proud that I can edit bits of the layout of the blog by myself even when I am a HTML-idiot... hee...

August 7, 2007 12:45 AM.

Light Background + Dark Fonts = Best Blog

After reading all the blogs which i know in one shot, I have concluded:

Light-coloured Background + Dark-coloured Fonts = Best Blog

I am not sure if it is just me or what, I can't read blogs that have dark-coloured background with bright or light-coloured fonts. My eyesight gets fuzzy and I start to see double. And I will just lose my concentration and stop reading. Is it just me or what? Can someone please tell me?

August 6, 2007 10:43 PM.

Be thankful with what we have...

As the submission dateline for my dissertation is due soon, I had no choice but to face the music now. I had to start my gruelling on-site research. For those who have no idea what I am talking about, "dissertation" is the research paper I need to do for my thesis. The topic I am working on is the accommodation of foreign workers in Singapore. So yes, my on-site research will mean I have to go down to their accommodation i.e. commercial dormitories which i chose in particular and survey the workers as well. Sounds fun, isn’t it? -_- "

So, I spent my whole weekend touring around Singapore, taking pictures of the commercial dormitories, surveying the foreign workers who live there and the residents in the neighbourhood. And I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to my ah mat a.k.a my Dear for driving me around relentlessly. Thank you Dear!!!!!! *muackzzzz*

When we asked the foreign workers if they are satisfied with their current living conditions, almost all of them said "Happy. Yes. Good. Happy." But when we took a look at their rooms, you will be appalled that this kind of housing still exists in Singapore.

The Living Room

The Kitchen - shared by 7 people

With these current living conditions, yet they are more than happy to be in it. Reason being this accommodation is way better than what they have in their own countries. So can you imagine how poor is their living conditions?

One of the foreign workers told us that he has a wife and a 6-year old son who are both in UK now. His son received a scholarship and is studying in UK right now. I was wondering: “The kid is only 6 years old and he already has a scholarship to study in UK??? Is that unbelievable or what?” But I guess he has no reason to lie to us on that. Seeing that look on his face, you can see that he is indeed a happy man. With a daily salary of merely $26, his wish is to earn enough money for his family and hoping for a better life when his son grows up. I sincerely hope that his wish will be fulfilled.

So, after a 2-day site research, I conclude that we should really appreciate what we have and the people around us now. Nothing should be ever taken for granted. And I guess we should really remove our discriminating eyes whenever we see these foreigners and treat them better. It is the few black sheeps which are causing trouble. 別一竹竿打翻全船人. After all, they are just trying to make a living here and are doing us a favours by doing shit work which we Singaporeans shun.

August 31, 2007 6:36 PM.

Purin making

1:12 AM.

suckers... (part 2)

August 30, 2007 8:20 PM.

suckers... (part 1)

August 22, 2007 4:04 PM.

Eye cleaning method

August 21, 2007 5:32 PM.

Peeping Pussies

August 20, 2007 1:55 PM.

Deal or no Deal

August 19, 2007 4:02 PM.

A very high night...

August 16, 2007 10:38 PM.

Mystery Solved!!!

9:05 PM.

The Singapore Flyer

August 15, 2007 11:35 PM.

Secret of Jay...

August 14, 2007 8:47 PM.

Chinese v. of "There's No Place I Rather Be"

6:18 PM.

Introducing....my AB!!!!

August 13, 2007 9:25 PM.

Mummy, when will you ever listen?!?!?

7:07 PM.

Never believe a woman's words

August 9, 2007 4:30 PM.

Happy National Day!!!!!

August 7, 2007 12:45 AM.

Light Background + Dark Fonts = Best Blog

August 6, 2007 10:43 PM.

Be thankful with what we have...

THE ME .
a perfectionist

P.O.M .
poll of the mth

WISHES .
once upon a moon

RESOLUTIONS.
it's a new year

CALENDAR .
upcoming events

PAST .

replay please

CLICKABLES .

clickidy-clicks

SKINCARE .

food for the skin

LUXURIES .

i want! i want!

DREAMLANDS .

dying for a getaway

August 31, 2007 6:36 PM. Purin making

1:12 AM. suckers... (part 2)

August 30, 2007 8:20 PM. suckers... (part 1)

August 22, 2007 4:04 PM. Eye cleaning method

August 21, 2007 5:32 PM. Peeping Pussies

August 20, 2007 1:55 PM. Deal or no Deal

August 19, 2007 4:02 PM. A very high night...

August 16, 2007 10:38 PM. Mystery Solved!!!

9:05 PM. The Singapore Flyer

August 15, 2007 11:35 PM. Secret of Jay...

August 14, 2007 8:47 PM. Chinese v. of "There's No Place I Rather Be"

6:18 PM. Introducing....my AB!!!!

August 13, 2007 9:25 PM. Mummy, when will you ever listen?!?!?

7:07 PM. Never believe a woman's words

August 9, 2007 4:30 PM. Happy National Day!!!!!

August 7, 2007 12:45 AM. Light Background + Dark Fonts = Best Blog

August 6, 2007 10:43 PM. Be thankful with what we have...

THE ME .a perfectionist

P.O.M .poll of the mth

WISHES .once upon a moon

RESOLUTIONS.it's a new year

CALENDAR .upcoming events

PAST . replay please

CLICKABLES . clickidy-clicks

SKINCARE . food for the skin

LUXURIES . i want! i want!

DREAMLANDS . dying for a getaway

August 31, 2007 6:36 PM.

Purin making

1:12 AM.

suckers... (part 2)

August 30, 2007 8:20 PM.

suckers... (part 1)

August 22, 2007 4:04 PM.

Eye cleaning method

August 21, 2007 5:32 PM.

Peeping Pussies

August 20, 2007 1:55 PM.

Deal or no Deal

August 19, 2007 4:02 PM.

A very high night...

August 16, 2007 10:38 PM.

Mystery Solved!!!

9:05 PM.

The Singapore Flyer

August 15, 2007 11:35 PM.

Secret of Jay...

August 14, 2007 8:47 PM.

Chinese v. of "There's No Place I Rather Be"

6:18 PM.

Introducing....my AB!!!!

August 13, 2007 9:25 PM.

Mummy, when will you ever listen?!?!?

7:07 PM.

Never believe a woman's words

August 9, 2007 4:30 PM.

Happy National Day!!!!!

August 7, 2007 12:45 AM.

Light Background + Dark Fonts = Best Blog

August 6, 2007 10:43 PM.

Be thankful with what we have...

THE ME .
a perfectionist

P.O.M .
poll of the mth

WISHES .
once upon a moon

RESOLUTIONS.
it's a new year

CALENDAR .
upcoming events

PAST .

replay please

CLICKABLES .

clickidy-clicks

SKINCARE .

food for the skin

LUXURIES .

i want! i want!

DREAMLANDS .

dying for a getaway