Monday, July 30, 2007

No idea what day it is

Xin hui and I were deconstructing why I have a bad case of insomnia (past 5 days I sleep no earlier than 6am). It might because I nap. So Yesterday I said NO NAPS!! Went to bed at 11. Sucked really, didn't end up sleeping straight away, fell asleep reading Peter Pan online. Which, by the way, is nothing like the Disney movie, Peter is the most neurotic thing. (I'm on chapter 5)

I woke up at 830 this morning. First time in...well lets just say a LONG TIME. Ate breakfast, watched the morning news. Studied a bit. Then headed off for my 2nd last day at Fitness First (FF). ABT (Abs Butt and Thighs) and Kickboxercise. Kickboxing is super tiring. My legs feel like butter.

When I was getting my card back from KC (the FF counter guy), and he was like, "oh tomorrow I am taking my week leave," And I kinda hmm not really wanted him to get my number or anything, but he is this sweet timid guy (Chris says he is gay, Damn!!!!!!!!). I walked out of FF, and as I was walking to the elevator I stopped, walked back to FF to say a proper goodbye!

Ah..so drama.

I walked in, and he was there, and I said, hey that means I won't see you tomorrow! And KC was like, yes that's why! hahah so I think he wanted to say something too. Anyways I gave him my contact number in Bangkok and my Singapore cellphone number too (my personal card). Thanked him for motivating me (sometimes if I left earlier he would say, get back!! so I would go back for another class, or the fact that I might say a quick hello to him also motivated me to show up at Paragon FF) A proper goodbye. Super nice. :)

After I went to have lunch with Liang Yi and studied at the Singapore Tourism Board library. I know I promised no naps, but I was flipping through the textbook, my eyelids were super heavy. So I took at 20 minute nap. Power naps really are amazing, when I woke up I studied 3 solid hours straight!

I decided to walk home from Tanglin. A break from studying. It was a nice walk back, came home and cleaned my room (spectacular!!) and Kathy was so sweet to cook dinner! I am cooking everyone dinner on Monday, looking forward to it.

So just now I was sitting watching That 70's Show, and Everybody loves Raymond, and I was thinking to myself, why is it on today? And there on StarWorld the commercial flashes, "ALL LAUGH OUT MONDAYs" and it hits me.

Today is Monday!!!

I have no concept of the days of the week! My brain must be overloaded with information, that small things like days of the week slip out of my mind.

Global marketing...*dozes off*

Sunday, July 29, 2007

3 More Sundays to Go

If I am counting correctly, I'll be out of Singapore in 3 sundays. A little depressing.

Today I met Chris for lunch and shopping. It was good seeing him again and telling him about my HK trip. Shopping at G2000 was fun. I noticed that men have less styles but more variations. I like brown stripes and pink stripes, and safari colours.

After Chris and I powerwalked to Cineleisure because I was meeting Marsha for Transformers. At the elevator I saw this guy that I met in butterfactory. He is this puny and very pale chinese guy. When I met him at butterfactory, it was closing and he walked over and pretended to be japanese asking me to follow him to MOS. And I was like huh? And he kept on pretending that he didn't speak english, and at the lift he was standing beside me, and as i was TOWERING over him, I overheard his ENGLISH conversation over the cellphone. Amazing.



Transformers....hmm, honestly didn't understand the hype about it. But it was fun watching it.

Shia LaBeouf : Hot or Not.
This is the question.



Ah I just Wiki-ed. There will be a Transformers 2.

...

Based on What!?!??!?! After wiki-ing the plot of Transformers, I found myself thinking, "Oh..that's why!"



After the movie, Marsha and I went for dinner and walked around. Super bonding time :)
Came home, got this email from Denise. you guys gotta see this clip. Have a laugh
Japanese Tetris

Return to Singapore

I have been back in Singapore for 3 days now. I have been wanting to blog every day about how things are in Singapore but my backlog of HK trip entries have been haunting me.

Random point: I tend to try to sweep things under the carpet.

Okay, if we were in a literature class, I would say that life in singapore is a direct contrast from my time in HK. Whereas in HK it was all about scorching sun, getting a sun kissed tan, eating 3 meals a day and spending lots of time with Doug, Grace and catching up with close friends. In Singapore it is all about rainy afternoons, drenched shoes, a meal a day, and alot of alone time.

Let's see...on Thursday I went to pick up my toshiba. and my sweet baby is like brand new! They replaced the mother board and she is perfect! i am super happy! Ahh...yes, I have been spending time with Carolyn. Who I have missed so much these past few months. When she left it was a 360degrees change, Ling and Steph did not contact me. My cellphone was quiet, gyming was lonely. Shock therapy. But I survived.

And today, I have been feeling a little light headed and not focused for my exam on Saturday. Hopefully I can get my act back together!! Looking forward to lunch with Chris, movie with Marsha and dinner with Gin Nah tomorrow.

Friday, July 20, 2007

HK Day 3

I was uber tired coming home last night that I had no energy to blog.

Day 3 was super long. Grace and I headed out to fitness first in the morning for yoga class. But we couldn't find the building. I had cha siu faan for lunch, and honestly? Not that spectacular. We went to meet Doug, he had a gig at this place called Pop Bites. It is a concept restaurant.
"..." No comment.

After that we chilled out at IFC, went shopping at H&M and I didn't buy anything! Now that is really resisting temptation!

Met Henry for dinner, he treated us to this Shanghai Restaurant in Times Square. Yummy. After that Henry and I joined Doug and Fiona for dessert and drinks.

So I was out from 10 am til 12 am. Walking all that time but still obese.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

HK Day 2

My wish wasn't granted last night. Coughed in bed from 2am til 5am. Bought DROWSY medicine for tonight, I hope that will suffice.

Grace took me to Wong Tai Sin Temple. I did the 'Kau Chim' after that Grace and I went to have the 'Chim' read by a fortune teller. All the sticks were 'chung' just average. Career average, love average and life average. Things pick up for me next year (Year of the Rat!! My year!!)

As for the palm reading, it was the first time I had my palm professionally read. For women, our right hand is read, and the right hand is life after 30, and the left hand is life before 30. Heck, I'm 23, so there was no point to read my left hand. Same old stuff, difference is that the lines that i thought indicated 'cracks' in my relationships, actually are strengths. Apparently my husband will really love and cherish me, really!?!??! The poor poor soul, still loving me when I am such a difficult person.

Random things. I'm going to have 2 boys. I move locations alot. Successful career. When I am old and grey I will still keep contact with my childhood friends (Hmm, do you think she says these things by accurate guessing because she knows that Grace and I have been friends since we were 12) Um, my health is quite good until I reach around 65-67. My children will also love and cherish me. I will be part of the family business forever, but on the side have my own business. And...if I get married before 27 my husband will cheat on me, but if we get married after im 27 he won't. What logic!!

After Wong Tai Sin, we went for Japanese food and went shopping. Ahh...I bought 2 tops at Zara. Shit. HK sales are more attractive than Singapore sales. and my credit card is just so nice and shiny....

CK treated us for dinner at this KOREAN BBQ restaurant! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love korean bbq~~~!!! Haven't had it in ages!!! Since Toronto!!!

Today was alot of 'trips down memory lane'. Grace and I went to this shopping mall we used to hang out in, and DAMN!!! I don't know how I 'da haan'ed it before. Imagine JJ Market, or...like Bugis Market, but compressed into a smaller space. So claustraphobic, filled with punks. Some punk was pushing a cart (pushing a cart on the 3rd level shopping area...) and he scratched my calf, and guess what, this f#!&ker tsked me!

TSKed me!!

*deep breath*

The more I think about it, Singapore might be slower and a tad bit more bland. but I am slowly thinking that I would prefer to live there.

Lastly, I love being loved by my big Brother Doug. He smsed me this morning, called me during the day, really feels like he loves me and cares for me. Its an incredibly nice feeling. I love him very much too.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

HK Day 1

I am exhausted!

Last night I couldn't sleep again! Woke up at 8 to get my fitness first passport and to buy Grace Kaya Butter. (Singapore speciality)

Left for the airport at 9:15am. Not smart. Should have left 15mins later and then I would have dodged the morning peak hour charge.

I have to say that the flight seemed SO LONG. I could only sleep 2 hours, the rest I was staring off in space anxiously waiting to land. I have no idea how I used to take long haul 18 hour flights.

And there I was, in Macau. One irritating thing about the Macau airport is that the washrooms are located AFTER immigration. What an evil tactic!

The cab ride from the airport to the ferry was 10 mins and 48dollars. Once I stepped into the ferry, it was uber chaotic because it was 3:25pm and I was rushing for the 3:30pm ferry. Turns out the ferry was at 3:45pm so wasn't too bad. I went around asking people (in cantonese) how to buy the tickets and they replied to me in Chinese! (Putonghua) Slap in the face.

Ha. but I managed.

Meeting Grace was awesome. and we took a cab to hang out at Doug's new 'crib'. I really like it, and it is a steal (compared to singapore rental prices). I think that if I wasn't moving back home, I would definitely move to HK. Singapore rental prices have shot up, HK is cheaper to live now, plus the city is more vibrant.

City is more vibrant, but I have to say that the people here seem pushy, rude and on a whole really disappointed or unhappy with life. NO one smiles! (No one smiles in Singapore either, but there are more occurences of 'blue moons')

Doug treated Grace and I to dinner and dessert. He lives near the steepest street in HK. Walking up this street is an amazingly quick cardio work out, guaranteed to increase your heart rate! Hah!

I'm now blogging at Grace's apartment. Will take photos tomorrow.

Tomorrow its gyming at Fitness First followed by Wong Tai Sin Temple. See what the future has in store for me.

Coughing like mad and suffering from lack of sleep. I hope that HK can give me some sleep. That's my real wish for this trip.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Insomnia

I can't sleep.

I wonder if my cough and the fact that it is raining in my room (leaking aircon) is what keeps me awake.

I had a really short day trip to JB. It was great, I got to see the real JB life (Johor Bahru, Malaysia). Gin Nah and I went to Yeen's house, met her loving parents. We set off for breakfast (Malay food), then we went to see Yeen's condo and after that desserts! Super short, but it was great all the same.

The rest of my day I plopped myself on the sofa, watched tv and napped.

I'm going to HK on tuesday, I am super excited and happy to see Grace and Doug. Will see Aunt Christina as well. (haven't seen her in years!)
Will take loads of photos with Grace and Doug. Upload them as the days pass. 8 Days!! Woohoo!

Although I'm feeling a bit happier, I'm not at my happiest, hopefully HK can change that for me.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

An eventful Saturday

I have to admit that today (saturday) was so much more eventful than last saturday. Last saturday I rotted at home the whole day.

Today, I woke up and Rachel and Nelson took me to Sentosa. It was really nice, but there was an overcast, so I am not a tint darker!!!

Forgot to say that yesterday Yeen invited Gin Nah and I over for chilli crab! It was really good, the first time she tried the receipe but it was awesome. They ate the chilli crab with bread. I couldn't dip and no rice, so it was good, very little carb intake.

Looking forward to going to JB tomorrow with my two big sisters. I must sleep.

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Random Soap Opera update

I got my groove back!
Clubbing has been very .... blah recently, but tonight was awesome! Partied hard at Butter Factory with Marsha, Michelle, Vicki and Angel. The best song to sum it up is "Hit the Floor" By Twista.

Update: Stephen is back with his ex girlfriend! (Told this to Michelle, he hasn't contacted me since the last email)

Great, or wait, a huge part of me is pissed, because he said that his ex, could be "the one". Fucking hell (pardon my french) apparently anyone COULD BE THE ONE. I was 'the one' after he knew me for 3 days, and now he has decided that his ex is the one?(its not that im a sour grape, she can have the psycho for all I care) I seriously think it is a line that he uses to trap women.

The past 2 months he has put me through an emotional roller coaster and alot of anguish.

WATCH OUT. BEWARE OF MEN WHO MOVE TOO FAST AND WHO MAKE UNECESSARY REASSURANCES.

(Check out point 2 especially: http://www.homestudycredit.com/courses/contentCR/secCR16.html#Bottom
http://www.messiah.edu/offices/engle_center/counseling_services/self_help/unhealthy_relationships/)

He initiated their 'reunion'. What a bastard, to break the poor girl's heart in February because they hadno chemistry, and then to start the relationship again, because he had time to 'reflect'. I don't think he told her about me. He emailed me on June 30th, got back with his ex first week of July. So much for reflection.

You know what pisses me off the most? Is the fact that he got my parents involved. He happened to be in Bangkok, initiated dinner, and asked my parents for my hand in marriage. Because he 'just knew' that I will be his wife. I don't mind being played, but don't trick and deceive my parents. That's crossing the line.

I know maybe I shouldn't write this on my blog, but this is my only way of warning his current girlfriend (maybe she would google him) and Stephen other future 'soulmates.' Stephen Edward Cheung. This Stephen's birthday is March 11, and all 3 sons in his family share the same middle name. Chinese Canadian. Chartered Accountant. Lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Not sure if he was planning to get back with his ex, and keep a long distance relationship with me CONCURRENTLY, or if he went back to his ex because he was devastated from my super bitchy ending of our 'soul mate connection' (I'm honestly happy he moved on)
Regardless, he is weird and doesn't have a clue what's going on with his life, he is all about drastic "actions". Because Actions Speak Louder Than Words *cringe*

Maybe ultimately in life we should choose someone who love us more than we love him/her? Rather than harp on someone who loves us less?

I tend to love more. Look where that has led me! (Single and bitter)

My lesson learned? Always trust my gut.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Keeping busy

I haven't written in a while. Been having mood swings. Some days I lie in bed and do nothing, other days im the most productive bunny on the block.

Mondays are the worst. For an unemployed person, I get crazy monday blues. why!? I have no clue. My day moves much slower and I feel meaningless.

On tuesday I spent the whole day doing errands for AWARE and went to class in the evening. Wednesday I went for my test, passed (yay!) and spent the whole day at AWARE training. When I left, I felt so good, and happy. Fulfilled. Maybe I found my calling, I can see myself doing AWARE type of work when I'm retired. I want to help women, in whatever way I can.
I need to give back.

As for today, woke up at 12, met Mark, Xinhui, Michelle and KL for lunch. Yummy chopstick noodles! I really like their noodles, which is weird, because im a rice girl.

I kinda have a cough, but not severe.

I wanna be thin and pretty for HK. Shh...just let me keep this dream okay?

Saturday, July 7, 2007

07/07/07

At 7:07 p.m. I shut my eyes really tight and chanted my secret wish for 7 mins.

I love numerology, I play with numbers in my head.

The Number Seven denotes introspection and the pursuit of universal truths.
Seven is the Number of the individual seeking knowledge in solitude. Wherever a
Seven appears in a chart mysticism may come into play. Seven is considered the
number that connects Heaven and Earth.


Other special dates to look out for:
08/08/08
09/09/09
10/10/10
11/11/11
12/12/12

I have to make myself available on December 12th 2012, my close friends Alvin and XinHui set their wedding date.

Ha ha. That must had made Alvin laugh. Today I'm meeting Carolyn and the rest at MOS for a night of clubbing. Seriously dreading it... :(

My First My Last My Everything

One of morning songs. Miss my york girls.


Time to smile and dance along....


Part 1: Fun at Work




Part 2: Awesome Birthday Present! (complete song)




Thursday, July 5, 2007

Difficult fishies

Another glimpse into my psyche...


Are female fishes this difficult??

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

A Day at Sentosa

I woke up happy today!

Met Chris and Juliet for lunch and then we went to Sentosa together, I was looking forward to getting a sexy dark tan, but it rained!


Boo. We hung around til 4pm and got the late afternoon sun. Lovely but not enough, I am like 15% darker. Not good enough, I need to get a nice tan for my hk trip!

Sentosa was a nice break, not like my life is that hectic, but its been quite mundane and I've been feeling low. It is nice to recharge batteries.

I recommend it to anyone.
Stacy says, "A Day at Sentosa will do you good."

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Persistence

Persistence is such a broad word.

I will not slack on my studies. Persistence.

I forced myself out of bed today to go to gym. Persistence.

Someone unwantedly keeps on contacting me. Persistence.

Here is a question I am throwing out to all of you....

If you do not feel the same way about som eone, but that person persists with the thinking that s/he can change your mind, and make you love him/her.

Is that hot or not?

There are two perspectives,
1. It is sweet and endearing. How s/he is patient and will wait for you.
2. It is intrusive and egotistic. How s/he thinks that you will definitely fall in love with him/her later on.

I side more with the 2nd perspective. I find it incredibly intrustive and I dislike people who are persistent. Maybe I am a little ruthless, because I tend to cut contact and burn bridges, you see, when I turn something off, it turns off. I'm not the type who would break up and make up.

So when I do break up, or cut off, any contact from the other person is very very gross.

This week I encounter 2 instances.
1. Email from Stephen
2. Msn chat with Cheng

I have to say that I am more welcoming to Cheng's messages. Cheng is persistent, as in he gave me my space (since last september!) and now he is slowly trying to talk to me. But, I think he is just clueless in general, so its not that he is giving me space and persisting.

Last week I drifted off in class daydreaming a bit, for all the men who waned off. Should I have persisted? Example, When he stopped calling me, contacting me, should I had called him instead, sat him down and told him, look I think we'd be good together, I'm not asking much, why deny ourselves a time of happiness?

Eee...I am too proud for things like that. Eee..so eerie, if I did that it would be like pulling a Stephen.

Stephen's email gave me shivers and ulcers and I couldn't sleep, and thank goodness Mary logged online (after I emailed her) to hear me vent for a while. I feel harassed.

I don't get it, granted I did say that I 'just wanted to be friends', but its a line!! What am I suppose to say?? Get out of my life? don't ever talk to me again?

Right now I'm really hating people who are on the one-way pursuit for the objects of their affection. So what if I am your object of affection? You definitely aren't mine.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Good bye National Stadium!

We went to the lights out party at National Stadium.

It was poorly organised, the standard drink that came with the ticket was a diet pepsi, and beer was 5 dollars.

It was clubbing Kampong style! Lots of young kiddies with us, the crowd was not happening at all, lots of team singapore people.

It was also super hot, I don't think I've ever sweat so much when clubbing, must had lost 1 kg.

On the bright side, it was fun that we got to dance on the national stadium pitch, and Nelson and I took a 400m walk around the field.

I had a great time regardless, felt a little embarassed dragging everyone there. The highlight of the night was a carboot party. We wanted to leave at 12am, Nelson turned on his music and we chilled and hung out around his car, he had a bottle of Moet. Champagne!

Everyone left at 1:30 am, then nelson and I hung out a bit, then we went to supper at McDonalds.

I love my big brother. :)