Totally NO Link.

Running 5km after a sleepless night is definitely not advisable! Luckily I was still able to finish the race and walk out of the muddy center field.

Treated ourselves to some mouth-watering Japanese meal, putting back the calories we shed within hours. *heh.

Inspiring turtle story from Lili:

One day, a lady saw a sea turtle crawling up to the shore. Seeing this, she carried the sea turtle on her truck with the intention of sending the turtle back to the sea.

A man came and asked her why she did so, she exclaimed, “The turtle need to get back to the sea, she is in pain.”

“No!” shouted the man.

“The turtle had spent a lot effort swimming to the shore, just to lay her eggs. And now her effort had gone to waste instantly without even doing so!”

Moral of the story: Many times, people make decisions that involve another party without valuing the other party’s desire. They probably did it on self interest, assumptions and many more. It is vital to respect and get the answer from the involved party for better communication. Thus, before carrying out any decisions, ask the parties involved, what does he/she want?

With ♥~

Love makan-ing sessions with ♥~

Love exploring sessions with ♥~

Love visiting pet shops with ♥~

KFC Roasta Burger and Megumi Japanese Restaurant is fantastic!

Links everywhere from MS to esplanade, to Raffles City, to Suntec, to Millenia Walk is incredible.

Pet shop at Sunset way and Esplanade exchange is interesting!! =D



Updated Slide!

It has been ages since I last update the slide show on the sidebar of my blog. And since I have plenty of time before I start going MIA (maybe?) here, I shall update it.

Ta-da! The latest slideshow with some of the dearies in my present life.

[蕭亞軒] 錯的人

Felt a lot for this song's lyrics. Memories are indeed difficult to forget, but I am willing to face it and this is what I am doing it now. I see the change in me, I see the maturity in me.

明知道愛情並不牢靠 但是我還是拼命往裡跳

明知道再走可能是監牢 但是我還是相信只是煎熬

朋友都勸我不要不要 不要拿自己的幸福開玩笑

但是做人已經那麼累 假惺惺的想要逃

在愛裡連真心都不能給 這才真正的可笑

愛得太真 太容易 讓自己犧牲 太容易讓自己沉淪

太容易 不顧一切 滿是傷痕

我太笨 明知道你是錯的人

明知道這不是緣分 但是我還奮不顧身

明知道愛情並不牢靠 但是我還是拼命往裡跳

明知道再走可能是監牢 但是我還是相信只是煎熬

朋友都勸我不要不要 不要拿自己的幸福開玩笑

但是做人已經那麼累 假惺惺的想要逃

在愛裡連真心都不能給 這才真的真正的可笑

愛得太真 太容易 讓自己犧牲 太容易讓自己沉淪

太容易 不顧一切 滿是傷痕

我太笨 明知道你是錯的人

明知道這不是緣分 但是我還奮不顧身

可能 在愛裡面這樣算笨

可能 永遠沒有所謂永恆

但是我 不願放棄這裡面一點點可能 寧願笨也不想要悔恨

愛得太真 太容易 讓自己犧牲 太容易讓自己沉淪 太容易 不顧一切 滿是傷痕

我太笨 明知道你是錯的人 明知道這不是緣分 但我還是奮不顧身

我太笨 明知道你是錯的人 明知道這不是緣分 但我相信有點可能

Random Activities

Went back office early in the morning to take back some of the stuff I left behind on Friday with the help of Toby He’s staff pass and I am happy to know the new security guard who have been working with PIL for the past 7 months. =)

Schedule for today was actually exploration at KTM Railway station & visit to 8Q Art gallery, but weather changed from sunny to pouring while we had our lunch at Amoy. So we made a very random decision to our second round of lunch at ION’s Paradise Dynasty.

Baby happened to come across this place on some article she read, and as fans of Xiao Long Bao, we were very excited about trying these cute little Baos. Toby was pulled along by us, and we had a great time doing some of our favourite pastimes, cam-ing and window groceries shopping!

It was a relaxed and pleasant Sunday indeed. A great day to begin my one week break from work. =)

Reminiscing life in PIL [08/09/2008 ~ 22/10/2010]

Stomachache in the first day of work;
Gasped at the sight of the number of people in my batch (it was said to be the most number of newbies on the same day).
Brought up to my department by Erika and Alice became my buddy.

《无间道》enactment by my batch guys during our on vessel shipping familiarization programme was entertaining and unforgettable.

The scolding days by my Boss were miserable and not motivating. But I managed to overcome it with the help of some nice colleagues then.

Receptionists were always friendly and motherly. Shirley is always smiling and caring; Sandie is always “in a rush” yet concerning. Angeline is always eating with her small sized, Cheng Hao the always “let’s go for sandwich?” guy, Brigitte the Chairman Secretary that I admire very much of her bravery.

I became cliques with some colleagues after a few months. Alice my buddy, Kang Yan the Ah bui 1, Benne, Melvin and Toby my best crazy pal now! Then Melvin introduced Elaine (Ah bui 3 aka Baby) into the clique and she’s my best confidante now!

My first cry in PIL and it’s over a silly prank by Bryan Mai, my relationship with Benne Tan, tea-breaks with Vinny are unforgettable.

Days slowly passed and many have changed. The colleagues and friends I met come and go. First it was Alice, then Bryan, Elaine, Vivien, Zenrick, Chin Hock, Vincent, Qian Rong, Alex, Melvin, Benne, me and Ying Long.

During my period in PIL, I’ve met and befriend really nice colleagues. Colleagues from ACL, AGSL, CORP, MGMT, LINER, TDFN, FIN, ISD, FLEET & TECHNICAL, LOGISTIC, P&T, HR, and ADMIN made a meaningful part of the picture.

There were nicknames for me by my colleagues (I especially love “cute cute” by Ange and Ah Bee *heh*) which made my stay even happier and memorable.

As the sayings, friends come and go; true friends remain no matter what.

I am thankful for the encouragement and farewell messages that some of the colleagues and managers sent. Ms Peck came to find me (her first time entering Fin department!) with her blessings; Chairman’s Secretary, Brigitte, the receptionists Shirley and Sandie and my boss made me cried especially hard on my last day in PIL.

T_T Misses~~

Designed by Ying Long, My disturbing "Bro" in Finance

Cousin love

If you ask whose character in the family I take after, I will say my cousin’s.
Looking at his words and actions at home today, a thought “Why do I find these familiar?” came across. And that could be the reason why I always enjoyed playing with him when my aunt babysits me in my younger days.

Updating him about my life, I felt his valuable words of concerns and advices.

“Single forever also never mind, as long as you know you who’s the right guy for you. Be it near or far.” – I sense his loneliness~~

“No point explaining things to people who won’t sincerely listen to you.” – reminds me of the “police” case my sis told me of his younger days.

“Be more expressive, but don’t use violence” – (-___-)” Still thinking of the days when I exert force on his butt???

“You can study, work and do the things you want to, but make sure you are clear of your path.”

These words may sound normal to some, but coming from my cousin is something that surprises me.

Music is Visible

音乐是可以看见的。。。闭上你的双眼，你就会看见它。

ARANZI ARONZO

 Mrs Saito and Ms Yomura, they have successfully met their objective producing cute, strange, cool, silly, horrible and comfortable Aranzi Aronzo characters.

One of their characters that I especially love is Sprite, a legendary Kappa (Japanese river imp). It is a monster that is often said to be a tortoise. Sprite is a dangerous and evil creature that feeds on animals and humans. As monstrous looking as it’s character, it often scares the hell out of children and the adults.

However, Mrs Saito and Ms Yomura have successfully “transformed” the evil images of the creature in people to a character that is well liked by the younger generations now. It is now a creature that appears to be a silly "loner".

Silly tortoise~ (^_^)"

Belated event!

Before my surprise for him, he surprised me instead.
Surprise call that made me “shouted” in public.
Surprise outfit that made my jaw dropped with (n_n) smiles.

Ajisen will be our second favourite place for lunch I guess?

Our “first” time happened at Centrepoint’s Robinsons.
BD first time buying a branded wallet for self.
Me first time buying men’s apparel for self.
Our first time as a “flasher” in public.

More blunders to our shopping history book~
The first time BD tried to treat ourselves to Ding Tai Feng with his Citibank vouchers, BD ended up paying everything without using the vouchers as he’s not a Citibank card holder.
This time, BD tried to purchase his $125 wallet with his Capitaland vouchers, and ended up paying everything without using the vouchers again as Centrepoint is not under Capitaland.

Hopefully there won’t be any more on our next outing!

Finally the surprise gift I longed prepared.
It was indeed an unexpected surprise as the machine was not working when he tried it at home. The battery leaked! =x

Happy Belated Birthday BD!!

Tell Me!!

Where to find such a nice boss?!

One who treats you like a working partner and friend more than a boss-subordinate relationship. One who keeps reminding his subordinate to get a testimonial from him before she leave. One who keeps giving you books and manuals that he feels will help you in your future career. One who talks with you anything he can think of under the sun. One who allows you to take a nap when you are tired. One who allows you to go for tea breaks and is willing to join you for tea breaks as well.

My current boss is everything of the above and…

He remembers I love Korean food, I cannot take seafood and I can’t take too spicy food! *gam dong~*

I am really fortunate to be able to work with such a great boss and friend for the past 2 years and 45 days!

Dying~

I am sensitive to BLOOD.
I saw a POOL of BLOOD tonight flowing non-stop for 2 hours.
I almost fainted on my seat.

I love eating FISH.
I saw a SWAMP of FISHES swimming non-stop for 2 hours.
I almost puked my muffin out.

I am always taunted by my dear AH BUI.
I was taunted by him when I cried watching Bolt.
I was taunted by him when I slept throughout The Expendables.
I was taunted once again when my face turned white after Piranha.

Piranha 3D is totally sickening.

My last movie screening in PIL is indeed MEMORABLE.

梦想。

每个人都该为自己的梦想负责。

My sickly weekend

My friends came over my place!
I got the same expression and remark - *jaws dropping* “where u sleep?!”
Had fun at Beautyworld, Xiao Long Bao-ing and Iphonisium-ing.
Spent the hot afternoon at Hark Music, sleeping.
Dined at Mad Jack – Not really that Mad~
Spent the night at Ikea!!! Yay-ness!

Woke up today totally voiceless and the feeling was terrible!

Looking at the long waiting present for BD, I let out a big sigh, picked up my phone and messaged him – Date’s cancelled~
Present surprise – NIL
Ice-cream indulgence – NIL
Orchard shopping – NIL
Belated gift – yes.
D=



Went back sleeping and woke up only at this hour! Total 14 hours of sleep! I broke my record!! But I’m still voiceless.

MC tomorrow? I don’t want!!

Effective Communication

The 2 days Communication training will definitely make an impact in my way of communicating with different people in the future. Self reflecting on my way in communicating with people during the course, I am determined to put the skills I’ve learnt these days to my life going forward.

Things I found out about my personality which I totally agree:
♪ I’m an open individual that tend to focus on relationships, supporting the needs of others and shares my feelings with them
♪ On the contrary, I’m an indirect person who are more withdrawn and introvert.
♪ I behave like a relationist where I am not very assertive and focus more on relationships
♪ I prefer close, personal ties
♪ I make decisions slowly, and am generally slow to react
♪ I dislikes interpersonal conflict
♪ I strive for security and the feeling to be part of something

And these are things that I will react when in an argument:
♪ I try to prevent arguments, avoiding them.
♪ Argumentation to me is unpleasant and unsatisfying and I have no confidence to argue effectively.
♪ I always experience communication difficulties
♪ When in conflicts, I am more accommodating and compromising.

All these only summarise and go to show that I am a calmer who gives attention more on relationships and will do my best in every situation to maintain a relationship. When something goes wrong, I avoid.

It’s really pleasant to get feedback from acquaintances about my behaviour when the trainer gets all of us to role play in different scenarios. One of my partners was amazed at how he (a competing & collaborating person) was calmed and influenced by me (an accommodating & compromising person) through one of the role plays.

I was quite amazed at my behaviour too. I was actually “pleading” my partner to help resolve the issue by supporting and agreeing with me. This shows that I am one who is of low confidence and am always worried that things might turn sour.

Good and bad for me. I shall do my best to practice more in order to turn my bad into better!

CC’s sick, so am I~

Saw CC lying under the shade motionless even when I called him. The ang moh family who took good care of CC passed by and told me CC was sick.

Coincidentally, I am sick too~

Hopefully my medical result is fine.

Get well soon CC~

Overboard Excitement

[11:35am] While I was talking with Kelly and Sam, I burst out crying. I am so grateful and fortunate to have a nice boss seriously! While I was putting myself in his shoes, he was putting himself in my shoes too. T_T~~

[13:40pm] I explored and managed to find my way to the venue in a short time and waited patiently outside the Principals’ office for my “hearing”.

[14:10pm] 4 unfamiliar faces appeared, my legs were shaking as I handled their questions confidently.

[15:00pm] I received a call and this marks the 2nd scream in my life after putting down the phone.

I AM SO THRILLED!! After SO SO SO long!! I can finally flab my butterfly arms, and jump in joy! I shouted like nobody’s at home and starting calling and texting my dear friends who have been through this period with me!

The outing last night was especially colourful and (sidetrack a bit..) Will Farrell is SO hilarious in The Other Guys! An out-of-expectations movie indeed!

 Dinner At Thai Express....

This thing made our lips look like Angelina Jolie~

I’ve always love strolling at night, and last night’s stroll was so pleasantly comfortable. Kitty spotted, found a new mini mall along the road and I get to drink my new favourite drink – Strawberry Oreo Crush.

Some beautiful encounters...

Guessed I’ve over-excited myself. My throat hurts and I feel so listless now. But everything’s worth it! =D