[ aWesOme! ]

My sister, Marlyn sent this to me.. and I don't believe I could actually understand the whole chunk of words that doeesn't make sense.. try it!

I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

Too tired to blog today.. have been running errands the whole day.. as if that is not bad enough.. I woke up at 6.30am.. argh.. this is madness.. I need to SLEEP!

[ 91.3 fM ]

Drove to Marina Square with CK last Sunday.. tuned in to 91.3FM.. and it turned out to be a topic of debate over dinner for the two of us.. apparently there was a prank call made and broadcasted over the radio.. I can't really rem the exact sentences.. but the content is definitely intact..

DJ: Hello. Is that Mr Lee speaking?

Mr Lee: Yes. Who is that calling?

DJ: I am the manager of the Katong Karaoke Pub.

Mr Lee: uhuh?

DJ: We are having a promotion now. We have imported Japanese girls wearing uniforms to serve our customers. And we are inviting you to join us. Would you like to reserve a room first?

Mr Lee: Woo Hoooooo! Japanese girls wearing uniforms ah? Good good good!

DJ: So Mr Lee, would you like me to reserve a room for you?

Mr Lee: Reserve a room not that important. Must reserve 3 girls for me leh.

(Unknown to Mr Lee - MRS Lee is on conference call with them and has heard everything that the husband has said.)

Mrs Lee: You better reserve one more also la.

Mr Lee: Hello? (SHOCKED)

Mrs Lee: You want to bring me also along right?

Mr Lee: Sorry? Who is this girl? (STILL IN SHOCK)

DJ: That is Mrs Lee.

Mrs Lee: You see.. you see..

Mr Lee: Darling, you see.. this one I was just preparing.......

Mrs Lee: You call me darling now ah! Japanese girls you like ah? You buy uniform la.. Japanese girl's uniform. I wear at night can!

Mr Lee: Darling, I call you back.

Mrs Lee: What call me back?

(The phone went dead and that marked the end of the prank call.)

Topic of debate: Who is the one at fault?

CK: DJ - He doesnt have the right to make such a prank call.

Angeline: Mr Lee - SERVE HIM RIGHT!

Marcus: DJ - It's against principles and everyone has temptations.

Shun De: DJ - He is breaking up the couple indirectly.

Lissa: Mr Lee - Betrayal is wrong.

No right or wrong. BUT I stick to my stand. It is obviously Mr Lee at fault. He doesn't have to succumb to his temptations. BUT yet he did. I don't deny that none of this would have happen if the DJ didnt make the call. Nonetheless, the guy was given a choice and he just have to bear the brunt of it. Case closed.

[ MuThU oH mUtHu ]

MUTHU & THE INTERVIEWER

Interviewer: What is your birth date?

Muthu: 13th October.

Interviewer: Which year?

Muthu : Every year.


MUTHU & HIS MANAGER

Manager: Can you spell a word that has more than 100 letters in it?

Muthu: P-O-S-T-B-O-X.


MUTHU & HIS LONDON TRIP

After returning from a foreign trip, Muthu and his wife talked about the trip.

Muthu: Do I look like a foreigner?

Wife: No! Why?

Muthu: In London, a lady asked me, 'Are you a foreigner?' That's why.

Wife: ?????????


MUTHU & THE TOURIST

A tourist from U.S.A. approached Muthu.

Tourist: Was that any great man born in your village?

Muthu: No sir, only babies were born here.


MUTHU & HIS EXPERIMENT

Muthu was doing an experiment with a cockroach.

First, he cut off one leg and told it to "WALK! WALK!"

The cockroach walked.

Then he cut off the second leg and told the same.

The cockroach walked.

Then he cut off the third leg and did the same.

The cockroach walked.

Finally, he cut off the fourth leg and ordered it walk!

But the cockroach didn't walk.

Suddenly, Muthu said loudly, "I found it. If we cut all the cockroach's legs, it becomes deaf."


MUTHU & THE

Muthu was travelling with his wife in a motorised tricycle, the driver adjusted the mirror. Muthu shouted, "You are trying to see my wife, eh? Sit in the back. I will drive."


MUTHU GOES TO HOTEL

Muthu went into a hotel. To wash his hands, he went to the washbasin. Then when he had finished, he started washing the basin. Seeing this, the manager asked what was he doing. Muthu pointed towards the signboard 'WASH BASIN'.


MUTHU & THE INTERVIEWER - FINAL PART

Interviewer: Just imagine you're in the 20th floor of a building and it's on fire. How will you escape?

Muthu: It's simple. I will just stop my imagination.


MUTHU & HIS ARREST

At a political rally, Muthu was arrested.Why?Because a lady journalist with a badge which has 'PRESS' pinned on the right part of her blouse walked past him AND he did it!

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Funny?

[ wHat gOes arOund cOMes aRoUnD ]

This story is fictional. Any resemblance to the living is purely coincidence. Thank you.

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Joshua: I think it is better that we stop here.

Xuan: Stop here?

Joshua: I know it hurts but I will like to stop it here.

Xuan: What you mean? You want to put down the phone?

Joshua: No. I want to end the relationship here.

Xuan: Oh..... so that is your final decision.

Joshua: We can still be friends. (BULLSHIT! So typical of guys!)

Xuan: Oh k.

(Xuan hung up the phone.)

Did she cry? No. (Not a single drop of tear)

Was she devastated? No. (She went out to cut her hair on the very day.)

Was she suicidal?No. (Are u MAD?)

Regretted about the whole relationship? No. (It's OVER)

Still love Joshua? No. (He can jolly well F*** off.)

Flashback to 3 months ago...

Joshua: Can I go out with Abigail first before meeting you later? She is having some problems with Matt.

Xuan: Ok. I'm busy with work at the moment. Will call you once I'm done.

Joshua: Ok. We will be either walking around town or drinking coffee. Just let me know when you're ready.

Xuan: Ok. Bye!

Start of red light flickering in the relationship. But Xuan still chose to trust Joshua and Abigail because one WAS her boyfriend and the other WAS her friend and they had been on double dates before.

One month later... (during one double date)

Joshua: Dear, you want to take a cab home?

Xuan: Most probably. I still need to work tml. Matt, do you want me to send you home as well? It's on the way.

Matt: Hm.. Are you sure?

Xuan: Ya.. Pretty much.

Matt: Ok then.

Xuan: What about you and Abigail?

Joshua: I think I will send her home first before making my way back. I need to pass by her place anyway.

Xuan: Ok.

In the end, Matt and Xuan shared a cab home & Joshua and Abigail took a stroll back to Abigail's place before Joshua eventually made his way back.

3 weeks later... (at Joshua's place)

Xuan: Can I play with Snake?

Joshua: NO! (AND SNATCHED THE PHONE AWAY FIERCELY)

Xuan: But why not? I want to break the record.

Joshua: Low batt already.

Xuan: But you just charged it, didnt you? Something I can't see?

Joshua: No.

Xuan: Give it to me or I will walk out now. (She sensed something was definitely wrong.)

Joshua: There is something I want to tell you.

Xuan: Go ahead. (She saw it coming and expected the contents already.)

Joshua: We're both very sorry and felt very guilty.

Xuan: Hm..

Joshua: It just started. We didnt do anything wrong.

Xuan: Oh...

Joshua: Nothing happened. We just confessed that we have feelings for each other.

Xuan: Anymore?

Joshua: No.

Xuan: I'm getting out of here.

Joshua: Will you forgive me?

Xuan: I guess we need some time to cool down.

(Xuan walked out of the house and never stepped in again.)

A week later.. Xuan and Joshua broke up over the phone.

2 weeks later.. Matt called Xuan for help. He wanted to know if Abigail and Joshua were togeher. Because apparently Abigail didnt make things clear to Matt and kept on dragging. Xuan made the call and that marked the end of the friendship between Xuan and Abigail.

A month later.. Abigail and Joshua got together. (Matt is still in the dark and asked Xuan to call Abigail for him. Xuan refused to help anymore. But Matt claimed that he just sent Abigail home the other night and she gave him a good bye 'FRENCH KISS'. Xuan hung up the phone. She didn't want to know if Abigail is two-timing Joshua and Matt. It doesn't matter to her anymore.)

2 years later.. Xuan heard from a mutual friend that Abigail did it again. She initiated to break up with Joshua so that she can be with another guy. Finally, Joshua felt the heartache of being betrayed by ppl he loves.

Has time change anything? Yes. Xuan had moved on.

Morale of the story: What goes around comes around. Believe it.

[ 881 ]

Directed By Royston Tan

Produced By Daniel Yun, Eric Khoo, John Ho & Mike Wiluan

Written By Royston Tan

Starring Qi Yu Wu, Yann Yann Yeo, Mindee Ong, Ling Ling Liu & Xin Wang

Music By Funkie Monkies Productions, Poh Tiong Cai & Robert Mackenzie

Cinematography By Daniel Low

Editing By Low Hwee Ling

Distributed By Zhao Wei Films

Released : August 9, 2007

Running time : 105 min

Language : Mandarin & Hokkien

The Seventh Month - The month in the Chinese Lunar Calendar when the Gates of Hades are thrown open. During this period, ghosts and spirits and all departed souls make their annual pilgrimage back into the land of the living.

In the seventh month, Chinese folks in countries like Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong burn incense and joss sticks, conduct prayers and make offerings to the returning dead. In Singapore, however, they take the business of placating and entertaining the spirits one step further. They have "getai" - makeshift concerts which pop up all over the island.

Each year, more than 500 of these concerts take place during the Hungry Ghosts Month. Entertainers lined up include comedians, magicians, opera performers and singers with garish costumes and even more elaborate dance choreography.

Royston Tan's new movie 881 unfolds against this unique cultural backdrop in Singapore. Two Singaporean girls join together to form the Papaya Sisters, a getai group that sings at performances during the seventh lunar month. Coached by their seamstress Ling Yi, the Papaya sisters struggle at first because they have no “feel” in their voices. As a last resort, they appeal to Aunt Ling’s estranged twin sister, the Goddess of Getai, for help. She grants them their wish, but warns them the price will be high. Rule No.5 states that they shall not love or be loved by any man.

The Papaya sisters hit the getai circuit and sing their hearts out with their newfound “feel”. Big Papaya is pursuing her dream in spite of strong parental objections. Little Papaya, being an orphan, is in a personal race against time to realize her potential. Like her deceased parents, Little Papaya suffers from cancer and has little time left. Through their perseverance, hard work and Aunt Ling’s amazing costumes, the Papayas become the most popular sister act in town. They use their fame to help raise funds to help Chen Jin Lang, who is suffering from cancer. But they are soon devastated by the death of their idol, Chen Jin Lang. While Little Papaya grieves, Big Papaya finds solace in the arms of Guan Yin.

Unknown to them, rival sister group Durian Sisters have become intensely jealous of the Papayas' success, and are determined to trip them up by messing up their schedule. With the help of their gangster Godfather, the Durians succeed in shutting the Papayas out of many getai. They are ruthless in their underhand attacks on the Papayas, using magical darts to hurt their rivals. Guan Yin cannot defend them, and even the Goddess is appalled by the tactics employed by the Durians. Although she grants the Papayas whatever celestial powers she can bestow, she warns them that there is a limit to her powers.

At a confrontation, the Durians challenge the Papayas to a showdown. The stakes are high: whoever loses will leave the getai scene for good. The Papayas accept, and start preparing for the big day – new costumes, new songs, new dances. The movie climaxes with a dramatic musical battle. Both sides pull out all the stops to win over the audience. But as the fight becomes more intense, the Durians attack with their laser darts and the Papayas retaliate with their celestial powers. As last, Little Papaya succumbs to her illness and passes away soon after.

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I caught the movie [881] on saturday night with CK at Bishan Junction 8. Prior to watching the movie, I actually went to surf the internet for its synposis and read a number of blogs that gave good review about the movie. In fact, most ppl praised Royston Tan for producing such a good moive. That is why I was slightly disappointed when I left the cinema. Theoretically, I should have enjoyed it much more than I would expect myself to.(No offence taken.)

My two cents worth: I dun understand the plot to a large extent. To that, I was even wondering am I breed locally? How it that possible that I dun even get a local movie? OK! I know what is 'Qi Yue Ge Tai'. I know what is the purpose of it - To serve as a form of entertainment for those 'Hao Xiong De' who roams the streets every seventh month of the lunar calendar. But I dun get the plot! I have to ask CK to tell me what is gng on and explained it to me when we walked to the carpark to collect the car.

Can someone clarify these few questions?

1. Is this 'Godness of Getai' human or God? - (She lives in a temple and behaves like a God.. but she happenes to be the twin sister of Ling Yi. And you mean she has the power to make Little Papaya contract cancer like her parents just because Big Papaya and Guan Yin kisses? Plus you mean she has the ability to take away the illness from Little Papaya when Big Papaya ask her to be merciful and she is willing to take the suffering for her because she is the one who has sinned in the first place? So what makes her?)
   
2. What is the role of the magical feathers in this show? - (It doesn't seem too logical for any God to bestow powers to ppl in this sense? You mean the feathers will help the Papaya Sisters to sing really well if they wear it during their performanace? I think I can better understand the part that Guan Yin wanted to pluck out a feather from the rooster to keep as souvenir when he planned to sold it away.)
   
3. Is Guan Yin really DEAF? - (How come he can play music and listen to it using the headphones? NO SENSE right? He can response to ppl most of the time pretty quickly. I think my response is much slower as compared to him. HAA!)
   
4. What is the matter with the mother of Big Papaya? - (All I know is she doesn't like Big Papaya to sing 'getai' but WHY? And didnt she use to be a singer as well? What happened? I was expecting an answer somewhere in the movie.. but NOTHING.. or I miss it again?)
   
5. Who wins the competition? - (There wasn't a clear-cut result, or was there?)
   

Alright. It's not fair to say that this movie is lousy.. because it is NOT! Give CREDITS to the songs.. they are really captivating Hokkien songs.. and MORE CREDITS TO MINDEE ONG & YEO YANN YANN.. they are the ones who bring this movie alive.. with thier ingenious tongue-twister of song titles in front of the 'Godness of Getai' and fascinating costumes that they wore during their performances. I went to surf YouTube for the songs.. n FOUND a good collection. Yeah!

Yen Hua (Yearning)

881 Trailer

Yi Ren Yi Ban (One Half)

The Papaya Sisters (Mindee & Yann Yann)

The Durian Sisters (May & Choy)

Maybe my money is worth it after all.

[ diSpoSabLe choPsTicKs ]

Went out with Wa, Jam and Lissa on Tueday for dinner.. the 4 of us decided to eat at Ichiban Boshi locatd at Wisma.. I was happily eating my Black Pepper Beef set.. when Lissa suddenly exclaimed that she rem the email that Eleanor sent to all of us.. and I turned to look at the disposable chopsticks that I was holding.. AND rem the MONKEY FACES! However.. I didnt stop using the disposable chopsticks to eat my dinner.. (I was really HUNGRY!).. but was a bit hesistant about putting it in my mouth unless neccessary.. call it paranoid if u insist.. BUT u have to continue reading to decide for yourself..

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Do you know what are these chopsticks made of?

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The Production of Disposable Chopsticks

1. Chop down the Bamboo Trees

2. Prodcution in Central Vietnam

3. Bleach using Sulphur (Without any disinfection)

4. Bleach using Hydrogen Peroxide (Without any Disinfection)

5. Drying Process

6. Ready to export to Taiwan, Japan, & ...

7. Shipping ready to be sent overseas - The jourbey will take about 1 month. Meantime, the disposable chopsticks are exposed to rats and cockroaches on board.

8. Wrapping Process - Upon arrival, these disposable chopstick are sent to small factories to be wrapped without any disinfection process before sending to restaurants.

9. It reaches the consumer's mouth.

The END (Literally)

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More to come...

There are thousand and million of monkey residing inside these disposable chopsticks.

Can you see it?

Monkey faces inside the disposable chopsticks - The leftover from the chemical would stay inside these holes until you use them.

Now you know what I mean by 'monkey faces'?

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Conclusion from the experiment conducted by a student

Soak the chopstick in the water for one week. – It stinks.

Plant green peas in the soaked water. - It results in longer growing process. It stops growing when it reaches about 5cm to 6cm and its dies.

Smoke from burning these chopstick - It is acidic.

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Possible consequences of using disposable chopstick

1. Difficulty in breathing
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhoea
4. Loss of calcium
5. Asthma
6. Limpa blockage

7. Disposable chopsticks also affect our environment

8. More trees will be cut down in the forests. (A 20-year old tree can produce 3000 to 4000 pairs of chopsticks. BUT Taiwanese use more than 100 billion pairs, which means 29 millions of trees are being cut every year just to produce these disposable chopsticks.

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If you cant avoid..........

It is suggested to smell the chopstick before use. If you detect any sour smell, it probably contains CO2. Soak them in warm and hot water for 2 to 3 min to reduce the CO2.

Best is to bring your OWN chopsticks!

What do you think now?

[ FunK kiLL ]

Thursday afternoon.. I just recieved this email from Eleanor.. ridiculously funny.. especially at the 'Funk Kill' part.. hope it will be good to destress u.. let's welcome TGIF with open arms!

Exactly from the email:

Good afternoon, Ladies and the German. This is your cheap purser Wang Lui speaking. On behalf of China Sudden Airlines, I would like to welcome you on board our Bowling 737 from Shenzhen to Qingdao.

Members of my crew speak Chinese and other languages that you do not know. It is a great pressure serving you to-die. Should you need any resistance during the fright, peace do pest the call button. I and my gals are available to make you feel comfortable. Meanwhile, the air kwaft is going to fry. Peace sit upright and keep you belt tightly fastened until dinner is served at five dirty p.m.

Hope you would enjoy your fright with us! Funk Kill!

[ ChoMp chOmp witH mY faMilY ]

Went to Chomp Chomp for late night supper last sat night with my family.. its been a long time since the 5 of us went out together to makan good food.. and it just happened that my mum got the craving for local food.. and wanted to drive all the way to Chomp Chomp at Serangoon to eat..

Picked up my dad ard 10.00pm before we went down.. by the time we reached there.. got a parking lot and waited for a table.. it was close to 11 I guess.. and the whole family was starving by then.. all of us skipped dinner just to leave an empty stomach for all the sinful food.. haha.. and we did order A LOT OF FOOD in the end.. haha.. serious.. scroll down n you will understand why.. and the best part is WE MANAGED TO FINSIH EVERYTHING..

Went home after an extremely satisfied meal! 3 cheers for good food! Hip Hip Hurray! Hip Hip Hurray! Hip Hip Hurray! YUMMY-LICIOUS!

BBQ Chix Wings - To Perfection

Sambal Sting Ray - The chili is really 'power'!

Boiled Clams - Bloody GOOD!

Sambal Sotong - QQ!

Stir Fried Chu-Chu - Suck it!

Fried Hokkien Mee - THE ONE!

Fried Oyster - The Remains

Oyster Cake - 3/4 taken by Mum, Me and Marlyn

Chicken & Mutton Satay - When 20 becomes 4

Sugar Cane Juice - All Time Favourite!

I love my DAD!
I love my MUM!
I love CELINE!
I love MARLYN!

AND.......................................................

I LOVE MYSELF!

[ 2 tRuE sToRIeS aBouT raCIsm ]

The 1st incident took place on the recent taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show where her guest was Tommy Hilfiger. On the show, she asked him if the statements about race he was accused of saying were true.

Statements like:

"If I'd known African-Americans, Hispanics, Jewish and Asians would buy my clothes, I WOULD NOT have made them so nice."

"I wish these people would NOT buy my clothes, as they are made for the upper class - white people."

Hs answer to Oprah was a simple "YES". And she immediately asked him to leave her show.

My suggestion? BOYCOTT.

The 2nd incident took place on a British Airways flight between Johannesburg and London.

A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air hostess.

AH: Madam, what is the matter?

WW: You obviously do not see it then? You placed me next to a black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat.

AH: Be calm please. Almost all the places on this flight is taken. I will go to see if another place is available.

The air hostess went away and came back a few minutes later.

AH: Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in the economy class. I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is a seat in the business class. All the same, we still have one place in the first class.

Before the white woman could say anything, the hostess continued.

WW: It is not usual for our company to permit someone from the economy class to sit in the first class. However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting.

The air hostess turned to the black guy.

AH: Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in first class.

At that moment, the other passengers who were shocked by what they had just witnessed stood up and applauded.

Wa sent me the 2 stories via email.. although the title claimed true stories.. I have no idea how accurate are the stories.. BUT I am still against peopple who are racist.. it doesnt matter what race or which country you are from.. it is ALL your doings and ur characters that earn respect from others.. so GET REAL!

You can always disagree with my stand.. Ciao!

[ hOmE sWeEt hOmE ]

Got home this afternoon.. went for a weekend get away at Scarlet Hotel.. PERFECT! CK & I's favourite hotel rendezvous in Singapore.. hee..

This weekend get away was planned to celebrate CK's birthday this year.. I rem we went to Albert Court last year for his birthday.. and Scarlet was for my birthday.. and since we enjoyed ourselves so much at Scarlet last year.. we decided to return to savour more moment of it..

Facade of Scarlet

Scarlet is a boutique hotel located 33 Erskine Road, Singapore 069333.. I was totally captivated by its appearance when I first entered.. the Lobby was tastefully decorated in dark red and black with the lighting was slightly dimmed.. it absolutely created the exotic atmosphere perfect for a rendezvous.. the furniture on display complimented the mood flawlessly.. WOW! One reason that earned our patronization over and over again..

Magnificent Lobby

Needless to say.. the room is as breath taking as the Lobby.. I have to admit that the room is smaller as compared to the rest of the hotel that we have patronized.. but I guess it is not the size that matters.. the decoration of the room has made it up completely.. I love the way every single details was taken into consideration.. lying on the bed.. you can get a good feel of what it's like living in a PENTHOUSE.. no kid!

Our Superior Room

Breakfast is usually complimentary.. it is served in the Bar located at Level 2 of Scarlet.. quite a feast actually.. my favourite is definitely the smoked salmon.. the menu also included a good mix of cereals.. toasts.. eggs.. and blah blah blah.. (I forgot about the rest).. I only zoom in to the SALMON!

The Bar that Breakfast was served

I got a Tiramisu cake from Swiss Bake for CK's birthday.. but I didnt notice that it expired on 16 August 2007! ARGH! wasted!

Right.. I am in a great hurry to get out now.. that's all for the time being! Ciao!

P/S: The photo are taken from www.thescarelethotel.com

[ JusT faNcY tHat! ]

Someone out there either has too much spare time or is deadly at Scrabble.

DORMITORY
When you rearrange the letters:
DIRTY ROOM


PRESBYTERIAN
When you rearrange the letters:
BEST IN PRAYER


ASTRONOMER
When you rearrange the letters:
MOON STARER


DESPERATION
When you rearrange the letters:
A ROPE ENDS IT


THE EYES
When you rearrange the letters:
THEY SEE


GEORGE BUSH
When you rearrange the letters:
HE BUGS GORE


THE MORSE CODE
When you rearrange the letters:
HERE COME DOTS


SLOT MACHINES
When you rearrange the letters:
CASH LOST IN ME


ANIMOSITY
When you rearrange the letters:
IS NO AMITY


ELECTION RESULTS
When you rearrange the letters:
LIES - LET'S RECOUNT


MOTHER-IN-LAW
When you rearrange the letters:
WOMAN HITLER


SNOOZE ALARMS
When you rearrange the letters:
ALAS! NO MORE Z'S


A DECIMAL POINT
When you rearrange the letters:
IM A DOT IN PLACE


THE EARTHQUAKES
When you rearrange the letters:
THAT QUEER SHAKE


ELEVEN PLUS TWO
When you rearrange the letters:
TWELVE PLUS ONE

Hope you have a good laugh! Ciao!

[ e sCoRpIon - oCtoBer 24 tO nOVeMbEr 22 ]

What this sign says about Scorpions:

Determined
Emotional
Intuitive
Powerful
Passionate
Exciting
Magnetic
Jealous
Resentful
Compulsive
Obsessive
Secretive
Obstinate

Scorpios are the most intense, profound, powerful characters in the zodiac. Even when they appear self-controlled and calm there is a seething intensity of emotional energy under the placid exterior.

In conventional social gatherings they are pleasant to be with, thoughtful in conversation, dignified, and reserved, yet affable and courteous. They sometimes possess penetrating eyes which make their shyer companions feel naked and defenseless before them.

In their everyday behavior they give the appearance of being withdrawn from the center of activity, yet those who know them will recognize the watchfulness that is part of their character. They need great self-discipline, because they are able to recognize the qualities in themselves that make them different from other humans.

Their tenacity and willpower are immense, their depth of character and passionate conviction overwhelming. Yet, they are deeply sensitive and easily moved by their emotions. Their sensitivity, together with a propensity for extreme likes and dislikes make them easily hurt, quick to detect insult or injury to themselves and easily aroused to ferocious anger.

They can harness their abundant energy constructively, tempering their self-confidence with shrewdness and their ambition with magnanimity toward others provided they like them. They relate to fellow workers only as leaders and can be blunt to those they dislike to the point of cruelty. In fact, they are not above expressing vindictiveness in deliberate cruelty.

They are too demanding, too unforgiving of faults in others, perhaps because they are not aware of the shortcomings within themselves, and extravagantly express their self-disgust in unreasonable resentment against their fellows. They do, however, make excellent friends, provided that their companions do nothing to impugn the honuor of which Scorpions are very jealous.

They are fortunate in that their strong reasoning powers are tempered with imagination and intuition, and these gifts, together with critical perception and analytical capacity, can enable the Scorpions to penetrate to profundities beyond the average. They have a better chance of becoming geniuses than the natives of any other sign.

But charismatic "twice-born" characters such as they can sink into the extremes of depravity if they take the wrong path, and the intensity of their nature exaggerates their harmful tendencies into vices far greater than the normal. Rebelliousness against all conventions, political extremism to the point where hatred of the Establishment makes them utterly unscrupulous terrorists. Brooding resentment, aggressive and sadistic brutality, total arrogance, morbid jealousy, extreme volatility of temperament, these are some of their vices.

Being so gifted, they can find fulfillment in many employments. Their inner intensity can result in the ice-cold self-control and detachment of the surgeon, the concentration of the research scientist, and the heroism of the soldier. Any profession in which analysis, investigation, research, dealing with practicalities, and the solving of mysteries are relevant, can appeal to them.

Scorpio is the symbol of sex and Scorpios are passionate lovers, the most sensually energetic of all the signs. For them, union with the beloved is a sacrament, an "outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace". Their overriding urge in loving is to use their power to penetrate beyond themselves and to lose themselves sexually in their partners in an almost mystical ecstasy, thus discovering the meaning of that union which is greater than individuality, and is a marriage of the spirit as well as of flesh.

FYI: I am a Scorpion.

Is that ME?

[ yOu doN'T kNow hOw gOod uR LiFe iS ]

Recieved this email from one of my ex-colleagues - Eleanor.. it evokes thoughts within.. made me reflect about my life..

All I hear in this little island from my community is complaints, complaints and more complaints..

Let's take a look at the email and you will know how good your life is..

If you think you are unhappy, look at them. At least we are not encountering any natural disasters, we still have our housing and a stable job to lead a good lifestyle.

If you think your job is tough, how about him? I believe most of us are working in an air-conditioner office.. we are not exposed to the harsh weather conditions.. what are you still complaining about?


If you think your salary is low, how about her? Money is never enough.. everyone need money to survive.. isnt ur salary decent enough to provide you with 3 good meals.. proper housing.. n pay for ur expenses.. some of us are even able to afford luxuries such as holidays and a car.. still not enough?


If you think you don't have many friends, he only has a dog for company. It doesn't take alot to know a new friend.. but it is how you keep the friendship that counts.. no matter how busy you are.. it will only take you a couple of minutes to send a sms to let your friends know that you CARE!


If you think study is a burden, how about her? Think about our local education system (pre-school, primary, secondary, collage, poly, tertiary) .. our rich teaching resources (computers, interactive CD-Roms, 3D materials, powerpoints, and the list goes on) .. our school buildings and their facilities (gym, swimming pool, library, computer labs, and many more, isnt it?) .. NOW you know..


If you complaint about your transport system, how about them? I know the fares are all increasing.. because the standard is increasing as well.. don't you get to enjoy public transport that are newly designed? Is it convenient for you to travel around in this island? Isn't there a direct route for you to reach your destination within a relatively short period of time? Not good enough?


If you think you have suffered in life, do you suffer as much as he does? I guess it's just not easy to handle hardship for many young Singaporeans.. I don't know about others.. but I am still learning how to appreciate the many fine things that I have in my life now.. not easy at all..


When you feel like giving up, think of this man! The life journey is never a bed of roses.. but if you don't keep walking.. you will miss out the best experiences in life.. so just keep walking, walking & walking.. CHEERS!


What do you think now?

[ e keYs to mY hEaRt ]

Yes.. I am practically being bored.. and I haven't gotten over my so-called depression.. I never felt so moody in my entire life.. no particular reason.. I wish I know why too.. not motivated to do anything..

Went to surf the internet and found this website that entertained me in a way or another.. BUT i dun really believe a shit about it.. haha.. BUT to my suprise.. IT IS ACTUALLY QUITE ACCURATE.. freaking shocking! haha..

Yes.. I have to admit I dun believe in happy marriages anymore.. marriage is just a committment between 2 persons.. maybe I have witnessed too many happy marriages that are just a sham.. of course I am traumatized in a way or another.. maybe I will learn to trust in happy marriages..

However.. that doesnt mean that I won't make my relationship work with CK.. because I value the open communication that we are sharing.. that is one major key that open my heart.. I dun like ppl to keep things from me.. not that I have to know everything single detail.. but I believe that if we can't be honest in the relationship.. there is no point in continuing it..

Plus.. I am a faithful partner to start with.. I believe in the saying 'Love Once and only One'.. that simply means that I will NOT accept anyone who betrayed me b4.. and I wun look for anyone when I am already with someone.. simple? I guess so..

Right.. nothing too serious.. gotta go and meet Alex at CitiBank(MW).. to pass him the cards for CK's birthday.. and u know what? CK is on his way to CitiBank now to submit some documents for his new employment.. he is gng to work in the same department as Alex.. I am crossing my fingers that I dun bump into him anywhere there man.. haha.. I wun know how to explain myself if I do.. let's keep my fingers crossed!

Ciao! The result is as follow:

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to obedience and warmth. In love, you feel the most alive when your partner is patient and never willing to give up on you. You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change. You would be forced to break up with someone who was insecure and in constant need of reassurance. Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage pessimistically. You don't think happy marriages exist anymore. In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

[ JusT fOoLiNg aRd ]

Tuesday morning.. yes.. I am working.. that's explained the title of this entry perfectly.. doesnt it..

Have been calling parents to persuade them to register their child at the childcare.. but it seems rather challenging.. I won't say it is impossible.. but it requires some luck for that miracle to happen just with one phone call.. as well as for the enrollment to pick up for the better within this month.. so far.. I only have 5 children for the past 2 weeks.. I am beginning to wonder if this is the norm for a new childcare.. yeah.. no matter what.. I still have to get the children in for the school.. if not.. well.. let's say the directors will think I am incompetent..

That's the primary reason why I am feeling rather moody these few days.. have not been sleeping well.. kept thinking on more marketing strategies to sell the school.. I should have taken up a marketing degree instead.. haha.. make more sense for my position.. hm.. I guess I need to take a break to recharge myself..

The 4s - I stole the picture! [From L to R - Aaron, Albert, Alan, Alex]

CK's birthday is round the corner.. and I have bought him a new tie.. hee.. have prepared another surprise for him.. got his "zhu peng gou you" (I am referring to the Fantastic 4 - Marcus, JR, Wilson & Phil.. however.. they wun get a chance to see this entry.. haha..) to sign the birthday cards.. (yes la.. CARDS not CARD.. I know my grammar..) I have gotten each of them a postcard and they are supposed to sign it.. plus.. those cards from his poly mates (Aaron, Alex and Alan).. I refer to them as the 4 As.. because their names all begin with the letter 'A'.. AND I will collate all these cards and put them into a box and give it to CK as one of his birthday presents.. he is not supposed to know this.. but I guess he doesnt read my blog.. so ITS OKIE.. I was so tempted to tell him the surprise.. but I have to "tahan" until the big day.. cant wait to see his expression.. but I think he wun show much of it as well.. this boy is quite a cool cucumber.. yeah!

Proudly present the Fantastic 4.. [From L to R - Phil, Wilson, Marcus, JR]

Met up with the Fantastic 4 last night to sign the cards.. guess what.. the 4 of us (Me, Marcus, Wilson & JR) got a surprise (or shall I say SHOCK from Phil..) he brought his girlfriend (or at least we think so) along.. hm.. no comments.. I was just stunned.. because we didnt expect him to bring anyone other than himself.. haha.. not the "zhong diao".. but I had a great time with them.. everyone is as crappy as ever.. good laughs.. oh ya.. one more thing.. I realised the 4 guys can be quite creative actually.. Wilson wrote his birthday wishes for CK using the format of the 4D/Toto paper.. JR wrote his in a simple but interesting manner.. Marcus input his "England Power" into his card.. whereas Phil decorated the card using some fanciful handwriting.. not too bad.. ooooooooo.. thinking abt it.. I am still not done with mine yet.. hee..

Recieved more photos from CK.. here they are!

Compare my IC's photo and ME now.. oooo?

I Love to eat Cotton Candy!

CK & Me.. Remind me of the song - 'You're unbelievable'

He loves to drink? NAH!

That's all folks! Ciao!

[ MoRe PeNNy 4 mY tHoughTs ]

As far as I am concerned.. I am really glad that no one read this blog anymore.. even if you are reading it.. I dun wish to know.. no particular reason..

I wonder if my recent restless has anything to with PMS.. maybe.. or is it my work? have been feeling very restless recently.. work too stressed? work too slacked? work not challenging enough? work is too challenging? I really dunno.. I wont say the feeling is consistent all the time.. sometimes I feel pressurised when the enrollment is not increasing up to the director's expectations.. as though I am not performing well.. but there is really so much I can do.. of course I did my best to push enrollment.. but u cant possibly expect me to PULL A PISTOL and demand parents to sign up right..

Other than that.. work has been OKIE so far.. paper work is like never ending.. hm.. missed teaching rather badly.. I rem my teaching days at Eton.. I was almost happy every single interesting espidoes to share.. in comparison.. the recent change in my job scope has definitely made my life seem rather dull now.. I dun think this feeling can actually be understood by many.. after all.. I still think its hard to comprehend.. because I dun even know what is the appropriate word to describe my own feelings..

In a way.. I have to agree that my work can be tentatively slacked.. at times.. I have the spare time to surf the net for nonsense.. and I can go to school later if I have to run a couple of errands.. this job has given me the freedom that I feel that I tend to lose the self-discipline that I once owned.. the self-discipline to wake up on time.. to reach my workplace on time.. let's put words in this way.. if I reach school later.. I will also knock off later.. n I will made sure that I finish my work b4 I go.. but I still dunno why this feeling of guilt is still present.. and I have to admit it can get to my head some times... in short.. I dun feel good abt this.. maybe I shd start to do something abt it.. instead of brooding over it..

Started my bachelor's course sometime back.. in the midst of it.. will be graduating next yr Feb if nothing goes wrong.. so far so good.. got a assignment due in Sept 7.. but not motivated to do it yet.. intended to take a few days off to do it.. another area that I lack the so-called self-discipline.. haha.. not funny.. this matter is serious boy.. let's get it started!

Still feeling moody after blogging.. because I have not blogged about the main issue.. but suddenly lost the motivation to continue.. maybe in the next blog..

Asked CK for some photos that we have taken for the past few months.. decided to upload it.. after all.. these are all the fond memories.. I only like to rem good things.. I am truely glad that my brain functions in this manner.. it loves to discard memories that hurted and no value in retaining.. what is left are the memories that I want to keep.. maybe that will be what they called 'Selective Memory'.. isnt the brain amazing? I will always rem what Gwendolyn has taught me = "I WANT TO BE ALWAYS HAPPY." Think again.. how many ppl can be happy always? not easy isnt it? BUT at least try!

Took this photo when I was trying the pink top in Joelle's shop

Taken when I have nothing better to do

I want to look like a CHINA DOLL

Victor Junior & I in his bedroom

Mr Shrek - I think he supports charity?

Mei En.. my youngest cousin who will turn 2 in Sept.. and I am in my mid 20s..

That's all for the moment.. Ciao! =)