[ 21sT oCtoBeR 2007 ]

2nd year anniversary for Ck and I came and went in a blink of an eye. We kept the celebration simple BUT sweet.

Dinner was at Sizzler's (Sun Tec City). We met up at MW and took the underpass to reach Sun Tec City. Thinking that it was located at 'Tony Roma', we walked around the fountain to head toward that direction. Apparently, both of us burst out laughing when 'Tony Roma' greeted us instead. Since both restaurants' logos are green in colour, the two of us got it mixed up. Right! Then where is Sizzler? Ha!

We took a while to scan through the layout of the restaurants in the mall mentally. Okay, okay, it is located near the chain of fast-food restaurants (which we happily walked past a while ago). Ha!

Ck ordered a Yakitori Fish and I had a Ribeye Steak (MR). I was contemplating to have a glass of red wine. Nah! Stay healthy! That's why Ck and I hit the salad bar for our appetizers. A relative wide selection of appetizers is provided at Sizzler's, which I happily forget all their fanciful names. I was more concerned whether they taste as good as their names suggest. Ha! I could only remember eating this appetizer called 'Crunchy Papaya' and the vedict is 'yummy-licious'. The cream of chicken and broccoli that Ck has chosen is good too.

The round of Appetizers

But nothing is as compared to the main courses. Ck's Yakitori Fish melt in our mouths (yah, I helped myself to it) and my Ribeye Steak tasted heavenly with the brown mushroom sauce. I know you don't believe me. Go try it la!

Ck's Juicy Yakitori Fish

My Succulent Ribeye Steak

What's after appetizers and main courses? And the answer is STRESSED. Opps! I mean DESSERTS. Sizzler's has this ice-cream machine that you can make your own sundae with different kinds of toppings. Naturally, the two of us can't resist such an evil temptation even after our super filling dinner. I added nuts, colourful sprinkles and sunflower seeds to my combination of vanilla and chocolate ice-cream. I turned around and came to a vedict that Ck is a copycat. Ha!

This is what happened to copycats.

Eyes-Cream

All by myself.

I suggested window shopping after dinner, not by default. i thought we just need to burn some sinful calories desperately. Ha! It just happened that we saw this fountain at the new wing of Sun Tec City. Nothing is so fantastic about this fountain other than the birds chriping sounds that passer-by can hear (if they walk near enough). In Hokkien, it is called 'bo liao' and I am 'bo liao' enough to blog about it and you are 'bo liao' enough to read it. Ha!

The Birds Chriping Fountain

He was trying to cover his pimple!

Simple BUT sweet celebration has come to an end. BUT I cant't help to feel blissful when I hold his hands as we headed home.

Candid shot on 502

[ 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.

[ seLaMaT haRi raYa ]

"Selamat Hari Raya" to all my Muslim friends!!!

Aisha was invited to her friends' house to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. If you are wondering who is Aisha, it's time that you keep yourself updated with my blog. (Aisha = Angeline)

My coursemates invited me to their houses on the first day of Hari Raya, my first Hari Raya celebration for the past 24 years. Natually, I was super enthusiastic and looking forward to it for the entire week.

The first stop was Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, Satimah's house. I made a detour to pick up Hannah at her place before driving over. We reached promptly at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The moment the lift door opened, we were greeted by Satimah's hubby and brother. It just happened that her house is next to the lift and the family laid a carpet and a mat on the ground for the celebration. They had cornered the area in front of their front door all the way to the lift! Aisha hopes that it is legal.

Hannah and I were introduced to the rest of her family members. When Satimah introduced me to her mother, she held out her hand at me and I don't know why I took it and 'salam' her. *scratch head*

After that, Satimah urged us to get food. That was exactly what I look forward to. On display, there were 'Ketupat', 'Bagedel', 'Mutton Rendang ', 'Sambal Prawns', 'Vegetables Curry', 'Ayam Percik', 'Kuihs', 'Pulut Lepa' and some other side dishes whose name I am unsure of. I took a small portion of most dishes and settled myself comfortably on the couch before attacking the food. I must really learn how to cook from Satimah and her mother. THE FOOD WAS SUPER YUMMY-LICIOUS! Ultimately, I couldn't resist the temptation of taking a second helping to some of my favourites, like 'Bagedel' and 'Mutton Rendang'.

Ayam Goreng

Ayam Percik

Ketupat

Mutton Rendang

Pulut Lepa

Kuihs

No gambling activites took place at the celebration, unlike the Chinese New Year, which is always filled with 'Huat ah!' thoroughout the day. It was more like a gathering for friends and family members. We 'makan', chit chat, took photos, expressed worries for coming assignment, complained about lecturers, watched Mr Bean on Disney Channel, more 'makan', toured the hubby's workshop in one of the rooms, sat down and 'makan' more kuihs. DAMN! I am so going to hit the gym soon.

After 2 hours, the trio decided to head to Hannah's house. FINALLY! We were too comfortable on the couch to move our arses. Ha! Before I forgot, this was also my first time giving 'green' packets to children, one each to Satimah's two daughters and one for Satimah's nephew. According to Malay customs, a person is eligible to give 'green' packets once he/she started working, even though the person is not married. Now, I enjoy being a Chinese.

Next stop is Choa Chu Kang Central. It was about a 5 minutes drive from Satimah's house. We were quite taken aback when we saw the house full of relatives. I was feeling a bit out of place, because I was the only Chinese there. This time around, Hannah did the introduction and her younger niece asked for my hand to 'salam'. *scratch head again*

When we were seated comfortably on Hannah's BIG sofa, her mother walked over and invited us to eat (AGAIN) !!! Out of politeness, I joined Satimah and Hannah at the table. I took sparingly from the dishes. Hm, I observed that the dishes were similar. There were 'Mutton Rendang', 'Ketupat', 'Vegetable Curry', 'Sambal Prawns', 'Bagedel', 'Ayam Goreng', 'Kuihs' and 'Pulut Lepa'. I tried a bit from some of the dishes and concluded that they tasted somewhat the same. Ha!

After the 'makan' session, we went to Hannah's room to continue our chit chat. We were in there for about one hour before we heard more relatives flooding into Hannah's house. Right! Time to go!

That marked the end of my Hari Raya celebration.

[ 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?

[ i aM so DeaD ]

On the contradictory, life has never been better than on 5 October 2007.

• I got 2 new enrollment in 1 day. (My boss was supper HAPPY.)
• I got a B grade for my first assignment. (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Childhood Education)
• I am going to Gracefields' Year-End Concert with CK. (I don't need to WORK.)
• I had a supper wonderful dinner with my coursemates. (Courtesy of Sapirno's.)
• I recieved a tub of Malay goodies from my friend. (Thanks to Hari Raya Puasa.)
  

Well, it is actually nothing great about all the events. BUT they all happened in 1 day. Therefore, my mood escalated to 'FANTASTIC'.

Right, of course this main focus is NOT on the above. In fact, I am so DEAD! Let me annouce despondently that Angeline is going to survive ONLY on bread and water for the rest of this month. If there is any kind volunteer, please kindly agree to treat me dinner! Ha!

Damage done to me this month:

• Haircut = S$28.00
• Colouring = S$28.00
• Hair Treatment = S$38.00
• Manicure = S$20.00
• Pedicure = S$30.00
• Shopping = S$.......... (I'm not done with it YET.)

I don't think I deserve much sympathy for this. Ha!

The events for 1 October 2007 as follows:

[Before any damange is done]

In the lift

Being cheeky

[ First Damage - Jean Yip's Hairdresser]

Jam getting her hair dyed

Me getting the treatment

[Before 2nd Damage]

Wa bribing Maia with gummies

Maia & her gummies

[ I don't think you are interested to see my toes and fingers right? ]

[This is Ck's Damange. Ha! ]

Ck at Cafe Cartel

Carbonara - Recommended

The remains of the Chef's Chicken Salad

That was the CULPRIT!

All in all!

[ caM wHOrIng anGeLInE ]

I found a new hobby. Cam whoring! Right, what else can it be right? I love taking pictures with my new Samsung U700.

Not only that, I also managed to download quite a bit of photos from my old Samsung D510. The power of USB! Hurray!

In my Office

Waiting for Papa to knock off

The result of BORED-NESS

Waiting for CK

What's after dinner? Ans: Cafe Latte & Cam Whoring!

************************************************************

Now it's CK's turn!

cHOcoLatE stIck la

He LOVES Big Mac!

A penny for your thoughts?

Brave leh?

HIPPO!

I love cam whoring!

[ gEyLaNg sEraI foR mE ]

For my readers' information, I am officially half a Malay according to many of my close friends' observation. They even gave me a Malay name called 'Aisha' to that extent.

Ar Bish!

Seriously, I also have no idea why. Maybe, my circle of close friends are Malays. Ha! It's true.

I went out with Jo, Jam and Wa on Thursday after work. We went to break fast together at Al-Alzhar (I think the spelling should be right) at Bukit Timah. Upon reaching there, I saw many Malays waiting to break fast. There were plates of food on every table but no one is eating them. They are all waiting for the TIME. So everyone is practically staring at the food. We ordered the food and it came specially fast on that day. Out of courtesy, I decided not to eat as well. I don't think it is polite to gobble your food in front of so many pairs of hungry eyes. Ha! Therefore, I waited with them. And then the prayers started over the 'radio' (That's what I think it was).

Immediately, almost everyone at Al-Alzhar started eating. Ha! SO DID I! I was starving!!!

After dinner, Ida joined us for Geyland Serai. I was feeling excited. My first time there! Yes, I am a Singaporean. Need I say more?

Traffic was moving at a snail pace. We took more than half an hour to drive there, travelling at the speed of 60km/h. Gosh! ON PIE?

The girls decided to bring me to one of the bazar at Geylang Serai. Anyway, they need to get some stuff for Hari Raya as well. I practically acted like a 'tourist' there, taking pictures as I walked around the bazar. Ha!

Jam was my 'tour guide' for the night trip.

First stop was to buy 'baju' for Jo. He needed it to do a dance for Vanda's concert this year. We came by a shop that sells fanciful 'baju kebaya' and Jam happened to notice that it sells 'baju' for children as well. We stopped by to ask and the salesman was quite helpful. He got the size for Jo to tried on. He even kneeled down to help Jo to put it on. (Bonus: He looks cute!) The new 'baju' looks great on Jo and deal is sealed!

'Baju Kebaya'

I was tempted to buy one for myself.

Jo was struggling to get into the 'baju'.

Our handsome BOY

We continued to window shop around. Well, let the photos do the talking now!

My Paradise - I LOVE BAGS!

Jo got a pair of slippers from this shop.

Beautiful lighting for your home?

These packets of decorations should do the trick as well.

It reminds me of Chinese New Year's decoration.

Malay Goodies - I don't know the names?

Food Bazar - You will love IT!

That practically summed up the whole Geylang Serai's trip. Tired but HAPPY!

[ pEarL JaM - laSt kIsS ]

I am totally MESMERIZED with this song. (In case you're still wondering, please look at the title.) I can't help but to put it on the repeat mode, listening to it over and over again.

CK had introduced this song to me and I'm loving it. Two days back, we were walking along Sun-Tec City looking for my Yami Yoghurt when he heard this song being played in the background. Immediately, he exclaimed that he has been searching HIGH & LOW for this song, however, in vain. (Because he doesn't know the artist and the title.) Therefore, I volunteered to help him.

I found it on http://www.sogou.com/. Malcolm has introduced this POWERFUL search engine for me. Indeed! I got the song quite effortlessly. I just typed in 'Oh where oh were can my baby be?' and the title and the artist just appeared on my screen. Ha!

I decided to go the extra mile. I went to surf for the lyrics as well. The lyrics sort of remind me the song 'Love Me'. My eyes became wet (out of a sudden).

Pearl Jam - Last Kiss

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?
The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to Heaven so I got to be good.
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.

We were out on a date in my daddy's car.
We hadn't driven very far.
There in the road, straight ahead.
A car was stalled, the engine was dead.
I couldn't stop, so I swerved to the right.
I'll never forget the sound that night.
The screaming tires, the busting glass.
The painful scream that I heard last.

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?
The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to Heaven, so I got to be good.
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.

When I woke up the rain as pouring down.
There were people standing all around.
Somthing warm flowing through my eyes.
But somehow I found my baby that night.
I lifted her head, she looked at me and said,
Hold me darling just a little while.
I held her close, I kissed her our last kiss.
I found the love that I knew I had missed.
Well, now she's gone even though I hold her.
I lost my love, my life, that night.

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?
The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to Heaven so I got to be good.
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.

Woh woh woh woh woh
Ohhh oh ohhhh
Woh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh
Ohhh oh oh oh oh
Woh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh
Ohhh oh oh oh oh

What says you?

[ WaTeR ]

Your element is Water

Understanding, intelligent, quiet and calm. You know who you are and no one can change that. Usually quiet but only because you're listening. Don't let anyone think you haven't got an opinion! You're not quiet because you're shy or sad, you're usually quiet because you're thinking. Your answers are well planned and helpful so people generally seek your advice.

You're the perfect balance between solitary and outgoing. But sometimes, you need a little time to yourself to sort out your emotions and figure things out. You understand the phrase 'sticks and stone' and rarely let things get to you. What's that important for you to have to get so upset over? You know what you want out of life but are simply taking your time and enjoying things. To you, your life is fine as it is, you can always change things later if you're not happy.

[ i sHd maKe mOre $$$$$$$$$$ ]

Here I am sitting in my office, mulling over low enrollment and getting upset all over it. Apparently, one of the parents told me she would like to withdraw the child after the trial period. ARGH! At the back of my head, I was just thinking, "WHAT THE FUCK? AGAIN?!" I hate the rollar coaster ride that I have been going through for the past 2 months, enrollment going up and down, children coming in out and my mood swinging here and there. But there is only so much that I can do. I had even sent her an email 'begging' her to re-consider her decision. GOD, I am PRAYING so hard for a miracle to happen NOW!

Well. That is just a little rant felt by me.

Anyway, the main focus is on this book called 'Perceptive Play! The A to Z of Discerning Fun for Tots and Parents written by Wong Li Lin. Yes, she is the MediaCorp actress who married Allan Wu and gave birth to a daughter. What's her name again? I conveniently forgot. Ha!

I was browsing through some books at MPH (City Hall) on Monday. I was trying to kill some time while waiting for my Dad to knock off so that I can pick him up. It just so happened that I was walking past the 'Childcare' section and the book caught my attention. I have to admit that I used to be a fan of Wong when I was younger (maybe 10 years old?). Thus, I couldn't resist the temptation to pick up the book and flipped through it.

Initially, I was quite taken aback that Wong actually authored a book. A biography is more like it. But a book about parenting tips isn't exactly what I have in mind about Wong's forte. After reading through some of the strategies that Wong had provided in her book, I agreed with her and I will praise her for putting in effort to include interactive ideas of perceptive play for young children.

The ONLY flaw in Wong's book is EVERY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR knows about the strategies and has implemented the suggested ideas in their curriculum. While I was browsing, I managed to identify quite a fair bit that was being used in my OWN classroom. So theoretically, I am able to become a AUTHOR myself and make big bucks from the copyright and sales. I just have to collate some of the SUPER interesting and hands-on components together, maybe plus playing around with the E-language and BINGO!

Now, the question is WHY DIDN'T I?

The cover of Wong's Book

More information about the book:
Perceptive Play! The A to Z of Discerning Fun for Tots and Parents will put an end to your "What will I do with my child so she can have fun and learn?" conundrums! Chock-full of ideas, Perceptive Play! offers well-planned and utterly thoughtful play activities that will surely delight toddlers, preschoolers and parents! With one activity for every week of the year, you will be brimming with ideas on how to play with your tots. Lessons are built in on the sly, giving you plenty of tips on how to make the most of each game and activity. Look forward to box-house engineering, literacy fishing, inter-spatial relations doodling and stories that feed the imagination. Perceptive Play! also incorporates the concepts of maths and science for young minds.

P/S: If you are a fan of Allan Wu, my suggestion is to buy the book. His photos are included as well. Now, that's a bonus for buyers. But then again, what is the connection? Ha!

[ nO pOrK aT aLL ]

I had recieved this email from Eleanor quite some time back. Just happened that CK was at my place and I was checking my mail when I showed him this video. BOY! We both had a good laugh. Daddy being his usual KPO-self came in and asked us what is the good joke. So we showed him the video. Fwah! He luaghed even harder than the both of us. Geez! I didn't know Daddy has sense of humour up to that level yet. Nonetheless, this video is for my friends who are feeling down or sore about some stuff, something to cheer u up!

Btw, HAPPY MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL to all and CONGRAS to my couple friend. Do send me the bomb soon k?

The END!

[ I'm TurNing 24 ]

I will be 24 officially on 10 November 2007. Just in case, anyone who doesn't know or conveniently forgot all about it. That is my birthday.

After living on this planet for the past (almost) 24 years, I can proudly declared that I am contented with my life.

• I got my driving licence and can DRIVE a car. (Thank GOD!)
  
• Up to date, I was only involved in one accident and left totally unhurt.
  
• I got a promotion this year. (Yes la, my pay increased too.)
  
• I have important ppl in my life whom I want to cherish and protect. (Of course it's CK, Papa and Mama and Ah Ma.)
  
• My friends never fail to entertain me when I need them. (Namely Joelle, Marcus, Wahila, Jam, Lissa, Brighton)
  
• My temper changed for the better. (I SWEAR!)
  
• I learnt to let go. (Yes, literally.)
  
• I made new friends. (Hannah, Satimah, Marlinda & Duck - not very new actually)
  
• I am enjoying (& struggling with) my Bachelor classes.
  
• I am going to graduate with a Hons degree next Feb. (HURRAY!)
• I still stick by my principles - What I doesn't know doesn't hurt me, What goes around comes around, Love one and only once.
  
• There is no ABSOLUTE in this world. (Too many ppl have told me that and I am beginning to understand and accept that.)
  
• I still bask in the enjoyment of educating young children. (Including traumatizing them, WAHAHA!)
  

What's more can I ask for right?

Anyway, CK has given me my birthday present for this year and I have been using it for the past 2 days. IT is the NEW Samsung U-700. THANK YOU, DEAR DEAR! DREAM PHONE SEH!

U700

Slim yet powerful. I totally agreed. Really! Weighing only 86 grams plus it's sleek appearances, I bet it is going to sell like hot cakes in the market soon. Not only that, I got it at the price of S$188.00. Super good bargain right? WAHAHA!

Features of U700:
- 3.2 Megapixel Camera with autofocus and flash (Auto Focus)
- External memory slot (MicroSD)
- Video Recording (MPEG4, H.263)
- Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA)
- Window Media DRM
- Bluetooth v2.0
- USB 2.0
- TV-output (NTSC/PAL)
- Document Viewer, Offline Mode
- uGo, uSearch, uTrack, Privacy Lock
- One-click Google access

Bye D-510. I love you, U-700! *Muacks*

[ i NeEd tO gO for iT tOO! ]

I was browsing through some of the blogs that I read frequently and one of it caught my attention. It was about the female lead actress of the Korean popular movie, '200 Pounds Beauty'. CK and I had caught it quite a few months back, so I could still rem Kim Ah Jung quite vividly.

Trailer of 200 Pounds Beauty

Kim Ah Jung

After reading the gossip on the Korean actress, I went to surf the net for more information and found quite a bit on the related topic. Apparently, Kim Ah Jung REALLY had cosmetic sugery, just like the character in the show. But thank goodness, she was not exactly 200 pounds, just slightly over weight. That is not the point! The sugery changed her ENTIRE appearance totally. In the photo provided, she looked like a plain Jane and I bet no one will take a second look. (Prehaps some even choose to miss the first look.) BUT BUT BUT LOOK AT HER NOW! One of Korean MOST GORGEOUS LOOKING actress!

Before & After

Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE!

Well, if that is what any girl can achieve, I bet everyone will queue to go under the knife. YES! Including myself. No girl is happy with the way she is. (IN MY OWN OPINIONS) Like it or not, girls can always find faults with themselves. Eyes? Nose? Mouth? Boobs? Fats? You name it, and there it is!

Seriously, I will choose to get myself a pair of dimples. That is always what I wanted since young. Maybe I will go for double eyelids as well. Plus a liposuction. YA! IF ONLY, I have the $$$ and I am able to bear with all the pain that comes along with the operation. It is not too bad just to dream about it. Doesn't it? JUST take a LOOK before you answer.

Freaking HOT!

Girly Sweet

Sexy

Nude is still the best!

Hot Pink ain't too bad!

What is your answer now?

[ yOU beLieVe iN It? ]

Apparently, I have recieved this mail repeatedly in my Friendster account, Hotmail account, Yahoo account as well as Google account. No doubt, I sent it to some of my friends when I recieved it for the first time and NOTHING happened. So it just confirmed that IT IS NOT REAL! It could be just a advertisement gimmick that is being circulated around. Well, I guess everyone goes for cheap thrill, including myself.

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The mail as follows:

This was on the 9:00 o'clock news the other night and this works THIS TOOK TWO PAGES OF THE TUES! DAY USA TODAY - IT IS FOR REAL. PLEASE READ!!!! It was on the news! This thing is for real. Rest assured AOL and Intel will follow through with their promises for fear of facing a multimillion-dollar class action suitsimilar to the one filed by Pepsi Co against General Electric not too long ago.

Dear Friends, please do not take this for a junk letter. Bill Gates sharing his fortune. If you ignore this, you will repent later. Microsoft and AOL are now the largest Internet companies and in an effort to make sure that Internet Explorer remains the most widely used program, Microsoft and AOL are running an e-mail beta test. When you forward this e-mail to friends, Microsoft can and will track it (If you are a Microsoft Windows user). For a two weeks time period, every person that you forward this e-mail to, Microsoft will pay you $245.00. For every person that you sent it to that forwards it on, Microsoft will pay you $243.00 and for every third person that receives it, you will be paid $241.00. Within two weeks, Microsoft will contact you for your address and then send you a check.

Regards,
Charles S Bailey
General Manager
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I thought this was a scam myself. But two weeks after receiving this e-mail and forwarding it on. Microsoft contacted me for my address and within days, I receive a check for $24, 800.00. You need to respond before the beta testing is over. If anyone can afford this, Bill gates is the man. It's all marketing expense to him. Please forward this to as many people as possible.

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After reading it through once more, I realised the last paragraph is the pulling factor that make me forward this mail to my friends. I have read it before that when the advertisement includes a real-life example, it makes it look more convincing than the others. Take Marie France Bodyline, Expressions and Mary Chia for example, these sliming centres used celebrities to boost the public's confidence of their products and they have included the plain Janes who have also successfully shed the weight that they desired. But compared to the statistic who signed up agasinst those who managed to achieve their aim, I guess it will be fairer in this sense.

So what is the moral of the story?