In the Word of Colourful Language

Angeline met up with John, Julia and Timothy after a meeting that lasted 2 hours and resulted her to be late for an hour. Thankfully, her friends were being kind enough to order the food for her in advance, or rather they were starving and could not wait to start their dinner.

Throughout dinner and the coffee session that followed, the language used by everyone was so colourful that poor John has a hard time catching up. Thus, Angeline decided to be nice and used the most commonly used language to express her thoughts. Well done on Angeline's part as everyone understood the meaning perfectly.

At the end of the day, everyone went home with the impression that Angeline has a sharp tongue because one simple sentence made by John and another spoken by Tim were both decoded by Angeline and translated into her language. Julia was totally impressed. Angeline could not say the same for the men.

If there is any change to use the language again, Angeline would always remember to call this group of friends.








P/S: Angeline looks forward to the gathering next Sunday.
P/P/S: Angeline even looks forward to work next week!

The Kick-Start

of visiting the Night Markets in Taipei was Tong Hua. The first packet of Chicken Cutlet was bought at that night market. The first pot of internal organs was eaten at that night market. The first bag that Angeline bought in Taipei was purchased at Tong Hua. Thus, Tong Hua should have left a deep impression on Angeline. Due to certain unknown reasons, Angeline did not remember anything else other than the 3 mentioned above. Angeline did not even know how to write 'Tong Hua' in Chinese. Angeline wonders what actually happened. Angeline would like to clarify that she is not getting senile.

P/S: Angeline gave up wondering.

Welcome 2 Tawian!

After 2 years of planning (and procrastination), Angeline and Albert finally arrived at Taipei on 30th November 2009. WOW!

When the couple were picked up at Tao Yuan International Airport, the tour guide suggested to them that they might want to wear their coats as the weather was chilly. Angeline and Albert thought that 19 degree Celsius (as reported on SQ876) was just like air-con room temperature and it was unnecessary to wear the coat. WRONG! The moment the couple stepped out from Tao Yuan International Airport, they wore their coat and Angeline zipped it up because the tour guide was right after all.








P/S: The weather was chilly throughout the 5 days stay in Taipei.

Something that you can find it in Singapore

It is not really that tricky to guess that 'something' that you can find it Singapore, isn't it?

Of course, it is the most famous Shi Lin Night Market that every tourist in Taipei would bound to visit. At least, Angeline and Albert went there to eat and shop, eat and shop, eat and shop. Point taken!

Upon arrival at Shi Lin, Albert and Angeline was adamant to try 'Ah Zong Mee Suan' that Alan (once again) had strongly recommended. After walking 2 rounds at Shi Lin, the couple still could not find it and was almost on the verge of giving up when that signboard of 'Ah Zong Mee Suan' appeared right above them. They had actually walked past the shop without realizing it. Well, Angeline is not really strong in her recognition of Chinese Characters. Honestly, Angeline did not even know how the word 'Zong' was written until Albert spotted it out. Angeline was merely looking for a shop that sells 'Mee Suan' in hope that it turned out to be called 'Ah Zong'.

Next was the Hao Da Da Chicken Cutlet that Albert was so keen to eat. Thankfully, it was just located along the roadside and super easy to find. The couple was in luck when there was no queue in front of the stall. Albert even told Angeline that they were really lucky. Angeline was just thinking, "How yummy can it be when there is no queue?" Angeline must be intoxicated by the Singaporean's queuing culture.












P/S: Angeline was so tempted to play Mahjong.
P/P/S: The Taiwanese seemed to play it differently.

It happened!

For the obvious reason, Angeline loves Taipei to bits and was so reluctant to come back to Singapore. Did Angeline just mention in the previous entry that she loves Singapore?

But anyway, Angeline still had to come back to her homeland with her family, her friends and her job waiting for her. Once she landed at Singapore Changi Airport, Angeline feels that nothing beats home!






P/S: Nonetheless, Angeline would like to go back to Taipei again!

Angeline made a Mistake

The last night at Taipei was planned to visit Taipei 101, as it was one of the major tourist attraction after all. However, Angeline was really keen to visit 幸福 (Happiness) Ferris Wheel after watching some Taiwanese idol dramas online. Albert was not very fascinated and kept on asking her if she got the name correct. How can Angeline get the name of '幸福摩天轮' wrong when she heard it countless times on from that drama?

As the 'Happiness' Ferris Wheel was not listed on the map, Albert had to ask the service staff at the Taipei Metro for direction. Initially, the service staff looked confused and asked him to repeat the name of the place again. After thinking for a while (rather long), the service staff asked him if he was asking about 'MIRAMAR FERRIS WHEEL'. Angeline wished that there was a hole for her to hide somewhere at that very point in time.

Well, Angeline and Albert still made it to MIRAMAR FERRIS WHEEL successfully and they had the most 'romantic' evening. On a second note, Angeline and Albert were glad when the ride was over, as they were both terrified of height.


















P/S: Angeline had not watched any drama since she came back.

Over the years...

... Angeline is still learning how to embrace changes with an open heart. Let's see how it goes!





P/S: Nothing happens.
P/P/S: Just a thought.

Laughter

School - A place where Daddy pays and son plays.

Life Insurance - A contract that keeps you poor all your life so that you can die rich.

Marriage - It is an agreement in which a man loses his bachelor degree and a woman gains her masters.

Tears - The hydraulic force by which masculine willpower is defeated by feminine waterpower.

Compromise - The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece.

Conference Room - A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on.

Father - A banker provided by nature.

Criminal - A guy no different from the rest except that he got caught.

Boss - Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early.

Doctor - A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you by bills.

Smile - A curve that can set a lot of things straight.

Yawn - The only time some married men ever get to open their mouths.

Etc. - A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do.

Experience - The name men give to their mistakes.

P/S: Laughter is the best medicine.
P/P/S: Angeline laughed really hard.

Kindness begets kindness?

Angeline is thinking about it.

No conclusion as yet.

'Profits' Vs 'Loses'

In 2008, Angeline gained some and lost some. Of course, Angeline is happy about her 'profits' and is learning to recover from her 'loses'.

2008 had been an eventful year for Angeline. Reflecting back, it could have been one of Angeline's most unforgettable period in her life. Angeline used the phrase 'could have been' because Angeline is still living her life and there 'could have been' more for her to experience.

Nonetheless, Angeline is still looking foward to live her life to the fullest in 2009.

Loses that Angeline went through in 2008:

1. Angeline lost her sleep.
2. Angeline lost her time.
3. Angeline lost her youth.
4. Angeline lost her energy.
5. Angeline lost her weight.

Profits that Angeline gained in 2008:

1. Angeline gained friendship.
2. Angeline gained confidence.
3. Angeline gained self-respect.
4. Angeline gained maturity.
5. Angeline gained patience.

P/S: Angeline is having FRIDAY blues because she needs to go back to work after a 3 weeks break.
P/P/S: Angeline spend NYE at home sleeping.

A Hole in the Pocket

After dragging the visit to the doctor for 4 days, Angeline finally made the consultation on 11 June 2008. As Angeline woke up with an even more terrible headache, sore throat, blocked nose and watery eyes, she knew that she has no other choice but to consult the doctor.

The inital plan was to make the trip to the doctor in the morning, come back home and sleep after taking lunch and the medicine. However, Angeline was really feeling so sick that she could only managed to wake up at 1pm.

Taking a quick shower to freshen up, Angeline was feeling slightly better. She decided to take a cab there, just in case she fainted from the extreme heat. To Angline's utter disappoinment, the clinic was CLOSED. Gee! Angeline just wasted S$3.00 on cab. Ok! The clinic was a stone throw from Angeline's house and anyone (healthy, who is NOT Angeline) can walk there within 5 to 10 minutes. Looking at the consultation hours, the clinic would be open again at 7pm. Feeling very reluctant to walk home, Angeline called her Papa to fetch her back.

Upon reaching home, Angeline did some channel surfing while waiting for the clinic to be opened again at 7pm. Being the typical 'Kiasu' Singaporean, Angeline left her house at 6.40pm and reached the clinic at 6.45pm. If you are thinking she is the only one waiting outside the clinic, you are wrong. There were already 2 persons in the queue when Angeline arrived. To think Angeline believes that she was being 'Kiasu' enough. Oh well!

Angeline assumed that the doctor would see his first patient at 7pm since it was printed on the door in black and white as the consultation hours. To Angeline's dismay, the doctor strolled in at 7.15pm and asked for the first patient 5 minutes later. Angeline (who was the 3rd in queue) only managed to see the doctor at 7.38pm. All Angeline has to say is "Happy OT to Dr. Loke!"

Dr. Loke did the check-up for Angeline and concluded that she has viral infection. Thus, she needs to be put on antibiotics. As Angeline complained of a terrible headache, sore throat and watery eyes, Dr. Loke prescribed medicine for each of the following symptoms. Looking at the previous records, Angeline apparently would develope gastric if she consumes some of the medicine at one time. As a result, Dr. Loke added another dosage of gastric pills for Angeline. As if that is not enough for Angeline, Dr. Loke went on to prescribe ventolin tablets for Angeline. Apparently, the tablets would help Angeline to open her sensitive airways and help for to breathe better. Sadly, Angeline's attempts to bargain for the number of medicine to be reduced have failed, as Dr. Loke explained that it was neccessary for Angeline to take all the prescribed medicine.

In the end, Angeline left the clinic with 7 types of medicine, 2 days of Medical Leave and a total bill of S$43.00.

Angeline has burned a hole in her pocket. On the other hand, Dr. Loke has his pocket filled with S$43.00 that Angeline has contributed.

An Affair

Angeline is having an affair. She fell in love with chocolates, cupcakes, bread puddings, cakes and ice-creams.

Angeline is getting worried that Ck might find out. Fortunately, Ck doesn't read Angeline's blog, which means Ck will never find out unless someone reads this and informs him.

Heh.

I beg your pardon?

Angeline has been a loyal customer of Samsung till 3rd June 2008.

Angeline has sent her U700 to Samsung Service Centre located at Plaza Singapura on 15 May 2008. The reported fault of the mobile were as followed:

1) There was no ringtone for incoming calls.
2) The caller was unable to hear the other party during calls.
3) The paint was peeling off.

The staff at the service counter then issued Angeline an acknowledge form and informed her that the repairs would usually take around 3 to 5 days. If Angeline'a basic arithmetic calculation are correct, the latest date that Angeline should recieve her phone is on 20th May 2008. No call or sms (as promised) was recieved by Angeline during this time frame.

Angeline thought that there might be something seriously wrong with her U700 and decided to wait for a few more days. After which, Angeline decided to give Samsung a courtesy call to check on her phone's repair status. To her utmost disbelief, the staff at Samsung call center told her that there is NO record of her phone being sent for repairs. GEE!

Angeline told the staff that she has a copy of the acknowledge form and requested the staff to double check again. Well, the staff hang up on Angeline. Angeline presumed that his balls are itching and he really need to scatch them immediately and hung up on her accidently. Oh well! Nonetheless, Angeline has made a mental note to complain to Samsung about the staff's attitude after this incident is resolved.

Subsequently, Angeline called Samsung call centre again and spoke to another staff. The staff told Angeline that she would check with the Service Centre at Plaza Singapura and get back to her as soon as possible. Thus, Angeline waited for another day and she did not recieved any call from Samsung.

Naturally (and furiously), Angeline rang Samsung call centre the next day to check on the status again. ONCE AGAIN, the staff told her to wait for their call and she would try to expedite her request.

Oh well! Angeline is going to give Samsung just one last day before she lodges a complaint.

Angeline thought of some probabilities that could have happened to her U700.

1) The staff at the Service Centre lost Angeline's phone.
2) The staff at the Repair Centre lost Angeline's phone.

3) The driver in charge of transportation lost Angeline's phone.

All in all, Samsung had lost Angeline's phone.

Angeline guess that she may get a new and FREE phone on the courtesy of Samsung.

To think Angeline has been supporting Samsung all these years, from E700 to D510 to U700. Oh well! It is time for Angeline to re-consider her choice.

Everyone has a facade

So does Angeline.

Don't PIKA Angeline!

Angeline simply has no affinity with this cartoon character, "Pikachu". Not only she finds it irritaing, she regards the high pitch "PIKA" that this character makes is capable of making her snap readily. The other night, Angeline and Ck were talking about children's programmes on Central & Channel 8, it started with R.E.M. (Angeline doesn't know much about it, other than they are 3 teenage girls with some supernatural powers, going around to do the world some good.) and the topic went onto Pokémon. Naturally, Ck started to "PIKA" Angeline and she made him stopped just in time before she decided to sit on him literally.

Pikachu

However, Angeline is indeed contradicting herself. Angeline loves watching 宇宙小毛球 when she was in Secondary school and her favourite character is 毛弟. Throughout the entire cartoon series, 毛弟 could only say two words, "对呀". BUT he managed to use these two words to express a range of emotions, such as anger, joy, fear and jealousy expressively. He would say "对呀，对呀，对呀，对呀，对呀, 对呀，对呀，对呀，对呀，对呀" (Ok, you got the idea) non-stop in his high pitch voice and Angeline would be totally fine with it. To a certain extent, Angeline even thinks that he is cute.

Now the question is "Then how come Angeline finds Pikachu irritating and 毛弟 adorable (since both can only say two words in high pitch tone)?" Angeline is unable to answer the question.

毛弟 is the little green ball.

亚坤's 'Quality Control' has shocked Angeline

Angeline is sure that most of her friends have patronized 亚坤 in Singapore at least once. For Angeline, she loves to drink a cuppa after meals at 亚坤 from time to time. As a result, the half boiled eggs were seldom ordered by Angeline. However, Angeline is aware that 亚坤 serves half boiled eggs that are almost perfect-looking with the promise that the egg yolk will burst in your mouth once you bite on it. Wow! That should make anyone (who loves to eat such eggs) to rush to 亚坤 to purchase them immediately.

Sad to say, 亚坤's quality control of producing such perfect-looking half boiled eggs has shocked Angeline. As usual, Ck went for his cuppa after lunch with his colleagues at Sun Tec City. While waiting for his cuppa, Ck saw that the lady at the counter threw away 4 pairs of eggs (that meant 8 eggs) before she served the perfect looking pair. In Angeline's opinions, that was a 100% wastage of food. Angeline don't see 'kopi tiams' in the neighbourhood doing the same thing. They serves all the half boiled eggs to the customers regardless what the eggs look like, as long as the eggs are half boiled.

Now the question is, "Is this quality control of producing almost perfect-looking half boiled eggs standarized throughout all 亚坤's outlets?"

Ka Yun - 'Kopi', 'Teh', 'Kaya Toast' & 'Half boiled eggs' (Please look at the eggs!)

Angeline even went to surf the Internet to see if there are any blog entry or articles about 亚坤's half boiled eggs. Angeline has learnt the importance of backing up whatever she wants to say with concrete evidences from another fellow blogger, because Angeline seriously don't want to run into the risk of being sued by 亚坤. Angeline got no money one leh!

The half-boiled eggs were a joy. Nicely done, not too much raw parts but yet, not too cooked too. Coffee was nice. It was thick and not diluted, the sweetness was just nice to my standard and preference of coffee so I didn’t need to turn back to the kind offer I was told. - Endoh Taiki

The soft-boiled eggs were how they were supposed to be: soft, wet, and runny enough to be slurped down in one breath. Small jars of dark soy sauce and white pepper are available for you to spice up your eggs. - Aroma

Unlike places in Malaysia, the half boiled eggs are cracked for you. It's actually a good idea as it was perfectly cooked without any clear uncooked egg. Drizzle some soy sauce (which is pretty thick versus the ones we get in Malaysia), sprinkle a dash of white pepper and you'll have a really satisfying meal. I've always loved half boiled eggs ever since I was a kid. It used to be our daily regiment to pop one tiny egg before going to school. - Masak-Masak

Please don't tell Angeline that the 3 people went to the same 亚坤 on the same day that Ck saw the server in action. Angeline is NOT a bimbo. Furthermore, Angeline has picked these comments randomly from several websites. Therefore, Angeline is wondering have these people paused for a second to wonder why did they get to enjoy such eggs all the time they patronized 亚坤. On another note, Angeline will still continue to patronize 亚坤 for their 'kopi' and kaya toast because Angeline likes to eat good food.

Angeline is in denial

Angeline just don't understand how could Chelsea lost to Man U at both EPL and Champions League?

Beauty and Brains doesn't come together

One of Angeline's friends made this comment. Angeline is still wondering whether this is a compliment or an insult?

[ wHaT aRe yOu ThiNKiNg, bOY? ]

The pop-up icon from my MSN highlighted to me that I have a new message in my inbox from Facebook. Naturally, I logged in to read the message.

I just started playing with Facebook two weeks back. Wilson introduced this to me and some of my friends insisted that I should try it out. Initially, I wasn't too keen about it since I still hold an existing account with Friendster. However, I gave in to my curiosity in the end.

After reading the message, I simply decided to ignore it completely. But this message inspired me to blog. On top of that, Marcus and I was on a debate over sms last night over 'Men are jerks'. It sort of proven to me (once again) that there are indeed examples of such jerks around.They are jerks not because they want to befriend me. It is because I had put my status as 'In a relationship' and posted photos of Ck and I and my purpose is to look around for friends that I KNOW, not strangers. Quoting from Marcus, 'Duo Ren Suo Hao Fei Jun Zi', in Enligh, it says a gentleman will not steal others' love. Marcus himself also mentioned to me before that guys have hidden agenda at times. Now, you know.

One point that I will like to clarify is I AM NO BEAUTY and I KNOW IT MYSELF. For Christ's sake, I happened to have a full length mirror at home. Therefore, it puzzled me to recieve such messages. No doubts, they are flattering but intangible. I DO not believe in any shit that I have read. These messages just reinforce my point, 'Men go for looks'.

These messages are cut directly from my inbox from Friendster and Facebook. No editing was done. I have used initials instead of their real names and their number and email account have been replaced by ???.

J.L.
Heyo. stumbled across your profile by chance and thought you are absolutely gorgeous and ur description in ur profile juz intrigued me sooo much dat I MUZ GET TO KNOE YOU!! May I just wonder if I may have the sweet honor of befriending you then?? :)

D.C.
hi, ni hao, hmm Do u have MSN? so can chat there.? heez looking forward to yr reply. tata. =)

E.
Hi Angeline... How r u??? I m increasing my circle of frenz in friendster...Would u mind 2 b frenz??? If u dun mind... Please ur email add in ur next reply... Or u can add me at ??? ... Hope 2 hear from u soon... Take care... Cya... Bye....

W.
just browsing thru friendster,and interested to know you as friend? May I have your msn address, easier to chat with you on msn. l0oking forward 2 your reply. Enjoy ur weeKenDs AheAd

B.P.
Getting your attention sure is hard... hopefully i can get some response this time.... if not i might have to try a little bit harder.... cheers!

A.B.
heh angeline, i sincerely like to be friends with u... Do u have a msn? My msn n friendster is ??? ... Looking forward to your sweet reply soon.

B.L.
Hello.. Hope this message never bother u much .... Intend to know more new friends :)
If u don`t mind to be friend. Do leave me yr email address (for friendster) so that i`m able to add u to contact list. Looking forward to hear from u soon... R u using msn as well?? Mind to x-change Msn contact ??

J.
hi! i like ur smile and frankly speaking really want to know you,can you add me ??? thanks!

R.
Hope you dun mind this stranger writing to you. This is one way for me to widen my social circle n reach out to more pple especially pple with different life experiences and perspectives to share.If u dun mind knowing one more new fren, do drop me a line or msn me at ???

M.
hi there...nice to know u...well...its been quitesome time since i have been active in my friendster...u seem to be quite interesting and cool...therefore i was wondering if u would like to be myfrz??? Anyway, do take care okie? Stay cool and Cheers!!! Will be waiting for ur reply..^_^

O.
hello sorry to take some of ur time i like to make friend with u hope u dont mind this yr 22 serving ns now feel sianz n bored in camp hope can keep in touch with u can? my number is ??? urs? take care =P

N.O.
hi...you look might familiar...have we met before?

W.I.
i'm trying to widen my network of frens here...wanna be fren? if u're comfy with that of cos...anyway have a nice week... cheers!~ :)

N.
My name is naohiko. can i be your friend ? heres my email ???

K.
hi ger..nice2'meet' u!!! I tink its fate tat bring us together here! hope u allow this fate to blosom and we get 2 koe each other better as frends? care2add as frends..;) can gimi ur email so tat i can add u?? if not u can add mi at ???

S.
hi there 28 m ch sg here add me to ur friendster or msn? msn: ??? friendster: ??? hope to chat wif u realli soon...cya

These messages are some of the those that I have received. What did I say? Men are jerk.

[ wHy meN aRe jErkS? ]

I have officially concluded that men are jerks. Need I say more? Well, I don't think I need to been through a lot of relationships with men to know this simple logic of life. I've seen my fair share of men in this world and believe in that fact. The only difference is whether they admit they are jerks or they retorted that women are bitches. That's all.

Just in case you are wondering, CK & I are fine. We're still together blissfully. Don't think too much or get too happy over NOTHING.

I shall dedicated this entry to all the jerks out there.

• Men go for looks all the time. - Don't you dare to deny it!
• Men think with the other head. - I can't find one who doesn't.
• Men fear committment. - But they want their women to commit.
• Men like to boast about their sex experiences/partners. - Who really cares?
• Men can tell lies without a sense of guilt. - They expect women to fall for it.
• Men believe 'the more the merrier'. - Therefore, they enjoy two-timing.
• Men can't resist temptations. - Faithful doesn't exist in their dictionary.
• Men don't mean what they say. - Promises are meant to be broken.
• Men are capable of making groundless remarks. - They don't even know what they are talking about.
• Men can say 'I Love You' to a stranger. - Just to get into her pants, what's else?
• Men let their eyes wander all around. - Not on their own girlfriend, but others'.
• Men think they are smarter than women. - Get alive, it's definitely false.
• Men are concious about the looks of their girlfriend. - Superficial creatures.
• Men assume that they can never understand women and blame it on them. - They didn't even bothered to try.
• Men are enemies with PMS. - They conclude they got all the shit at that time. Wrong! Women have it worse.
• Men's brain is being preoccupied by sex. - On an interval of every few minutes.
• Men always deny that they think about sex. - I told you that they are good liars.
• Men don't value open communication. - They think it's a waste of time.
• Men doesn't know how to appreciate women. - They take women for granted.
• Men think they are always right. - They never apologize for their mistakes.

Therefore, I think I should get a dog.

• Dogs don't wonder if you are good enough for them.
• Dogs don't question you when you come home late.
• Dogs don't brag about whom they've slept with.
• Dogs don't play games with you except fetch.
• Dogs are already in touch with their inner feelings.
• Dogs who are gorgeous don't know that they are.
• Dogs understand what "No" means.
• Dogs think you are a culinary genius.
• Dogs don't correct your stories.
• Dogs don't feel the need to abandon you for a younger owner when they reach middle-age.
• Dogs don't criticize your driving.
• Dogs are nice to your relatives.
• Dogs mean it when they kiss you.
• Dogs aren't threatened if you earn more than they do.
• Dogs don't care whether you shave your legs.
• Dogs don't complain if the sink is full of dirty dishes.
• Dogs look at your eyes.
• Dogs like your size.
• Dogs always think you're smart and don't make fun of your shortcomings.
• Dogs are willing to sleep on a rug and fetch on command.
• Dogs spend less time worrying about hair loss.
• Dogs are utterly disinterested in professional sports.
• Dogs are rarely jealous of your former boyfriends.
• Dogs don't complain when you want to go for a walk.
• Dogs are willing to eat anything you put on their plate and will always want more.
• Dogs expect to go outside on leashes.
• Dogs feel guilt when they've done something wrong.
• Dogs don't criticize your friends.
• Dogs admit when they're jealous.
• Dogs are good with kids.
• Dogs don't mind if you do all the driving.
• Dogs love to dance.
• Dogs admit it when they're lost.
• Dogs take care of their own needs.
• Dogs don't care how you dress.

What do you think?