all the way from home and they tell me...

"sorry, the class is fully booked."

*screams*

i pleaded, i begged... to no avail... sigh

so i had to endure 45mins of cycling without simulation
and some weights..
BORING
but a good workout nonetheless
spent the rest of saturday with Ant
hanging out at his place, walk down Holland V, hotdogs @ Ikea
our boy here was as happy as a squirrel with caveful of acorns
he even gave me a treat! (this is like the first time in history)
*grin*
now now, why is Ant so happy?
i'm not telling!
YET :D

and poor me had to endure a whole night of gushings

"I LIKE TO MOVE IT MOVE IT!"

MADAGASCAR! burst my guts out laughing..! definitely a must-watch


YOU ARE BUSTED!!


They're cute. They're cuddly. They're DERANGED!
i just love that little cutie.... ! i want a lemur!!!


(ben, u will love this!)

"you got to catch it catch it!"

we come to the world not to find a perfect person to love
but to learn to love an imperfect person perfectly

OH OH OH!!!

DanceHub is launching 2 new classes Fusion Jazz and P.A.C.E and guess what??!! the instructor is VINCENT! my dear friend from TP dance & of crse he was the only one who made it big in Lasalle.. this is one friend who believed in following his dreams and had earned my utmost respect.

(and dancehub was where i had my salsa classes, by June and Jackson and they are good!)

i should give my support uh... and Fusion Jazz looks sooooo good!

What is Fusion Jazz?
A stylish and expressive dance that exceeds the boundary of the conventional jazz dance with the creative fuse of sensuous salsa, lyrical ballet and the grounded nature of contemporary dance.

Mondays, start 20 Jun
8:30pm to 9:30pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Fees: $90

Sundays, start 26 Jun
2pm to 3pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Fees: $90

Aims/Objectives:
- To expose students to the different flavors of dance vocabulary of the mentioned dance forms.
- Students will learn to appreciate the joy of dancing/moving in coordinated manner.
- Students will also learn sound techniques of dancing and pick up tips on physical health through understanding of alignment/posture in a fun and accepting atmosphere.
- Students will learn to enhance their expressiveness in dancing with the understanding of flavor/style/execution.
- Students will learn to be more adept in the use of the body as a tool of expression through mind and body coordination.
- Student will learn to be more connected and increase awareness of the mind and body through dancing.

jazz, salsa, ballet, contemporary.. all-in-one! what more can i ask for??! definitely something to think about... but the timing aint that good cos i'll miss my first class. Dont think that'll be much of a prob cos my dear friend will give me extra classes.. heheh (he'd better :D) My bigger problem is coughing out another 90bucks... sigh... its the root of all evil again... tsk tsk

and again!

i wasted my night
went online but the connection was so laggy i gave up after 15 mins
dozed off at 10 last night and didnt wake til 2am
didnt get any stuff done 'cept pack my room, wash up and head for bed
sheesh...
was totally washed out

pace at work is pretty lax this week
BUT...
the next 2 weeks would be completely hectic!
Payroll, Stock Purchase Plan and a 2 training projects are in the works
gotta get all done and coordinated before i fly off...
and thats in 2 weeks!

looking at my calender: my june is all dotted with red markings
funnily, i'm kinda looking forward to it
i like that adrenalin rush
perhaps that's why i've been feeling lethergy of late
no rush.. just waiting for 5.30pm to arrive

getting bored with weights and stepper
so moving on to the classes..
Pilates is gooooood!
who would have tot lying on a mat can be so taxing
(hmmm... that sounds suggestive...)
trying out their Cycle Challenge this sat
(if i can get my butt to Far East Square on a sat, its like coming to work!)
and their new class Body Step looks good too


15 days to paradise....

4 inches off....

MY LOCKS!

bored with my long hair
so decided to go for a fresh new look
did a straight perm (not rebonding) and snap it off!
Yvonne's scissors took inches off my hair and years off my age
i can pass off as a student!

all i've been hearing these past 2 days are..
"What have you done to your hair?!"
hehe... i cut it short lah.. *winks*
SMARTASS!


so presenting... Isaac Chan's new gf!
soooo many gals.. aiyooo....!

yes, the straightness is here to stay
but not compromising the volume!
wonders of straight perming *skips*

coloring in 2 weeks
black base with ash-blonde streaks
wat say u?

have u ever..

felt an emotion so strong u're afraid it can't be true?
felt this fear that all is a dream u gotta wake up from one day?

dun wanna grasp too tight
cos the pain of it being wrenched away
can be killing..

i'm practising wat i have always preached..
"Love with all u've got, even if its gonna hurt u.. coz this is the only way to live life to the fullest"

but i'm scared..

perhaps i'm reading too much
perhaps i'm thinking too much
silly gal, thats what they call me
yeah...
but as they always say,
good things dun last..

not forever..

i'm scared.. of being happy.. so happy

crap..

my left eye's infected!
and i gotta wear my specs for the next few days.
excellent.
how am i suppose to wear a pair of specs that has been bent out of shape to work??
urgh

so...

after 2 days of sleep... i'm finally rejuvenated (well.. almost)
as promised,
full deets of my bangkok trip

needless to say, the word here is S.H.O.P.P.I.N.G.
covered most of the shopping malls that i missed (and more) when i was there in Jan. For those of you who have not been there, here's a list of it:

Mah Boon Krong: went there three times.. mark this.. THREE TIMES! but boy u just have to try the mango juice at the food court (6th level).. its awesome! Bought the mango sticky rice for zack (yes, tabao back to s'pore) but the coconut turned sour so only get to eat the rice with the juicy sweet mango. By the way, the foodcourt at Le Meridian has nice mango sticky rice as well.

Chatuchak Market: hot and stuffy as usual. Didnt attempt to cover all areas, just walked wherever our eyes led us. Stayed away from the pets section this time, i cant stomach it..

Suan Lum Night Bazaar: Mighty good thing we arrived an hour to closing time. This is THE PLACE that will wipe me clean and dry. Nuff said.

Siam Discovery Centre: There's a linkway from MBK. Shopping centre with boutiques like Esprit, Mango, Levis etc..

Central @ Chidlom: Its really just a departmental store really.. Bought my levis.

Emporium @ Phrat Phong: Another departmental store similar to Central but bigger, with foodcourt and all. Yup, cyber cafe was there.

and..... my SPA!


Had my spa at Varee Spa @ Sala Daeng, a small spa place, nothing too luxurious. Zack and i chanced upon it when we were looking for Zanotti (Italian restaurant) in Jan. No one wanted spa so had to find my way there on my own... fun and liberating! Figuring out the mrt lines and roads on my own.. exciting! Zack was upset that i was going alone but see dear? i'm safe and sound! dun worry k! :P and i prob looked all local all decked out in my tank, jeans and sling bag (no camera and map) wish i had more time exploring on my own.. had my ginger scrub and milky oil massage.. ahhh.... i have smooth and soft skin now *satisfied*

there're also the usual side/night markets, pasar malam like.. and again! i didnt get to eat any foodside stalls... but it's awright, KOH SAMUI in 3 weeks!

Anyhow.... had my buys, was happy

(now now.. dun ask how much i spent, its rude :D)
but happier to be back home
by the 4th day, i was itching to come home
touched down at 10pm
my dear sis and andrew came to fetch me from the airport *touched*
spent the night unpacking and didnt see zack til the next day :(
but my little bundle of fur was there to greet me with her kisses

and.. my hp bill is gonna be sky high *shudders*

i realised...
there's nothing like a few days of absence to remind your guy how much he loves u *wink*
absence really does make the heart grow fonder *grin*
maybe i shld plan another trip with my gfs.. 2 weeks this time! *wicked!*
muaks!

it has arrived!

our Koh Samui tix are here! wooohoooo...!
at long last...
the time is nearing
3 more weeks!
our trip to PARADISE
white sandy beaches
clear crystal waters
*drools*

i'm so excited i cant breathe!


but...
my VS shipment is not here yet *frowns*
its way overdue
never been this late in my 7 years of purchase
wait.
did i say 7 years!?!

what made zack as gleeful as a little boy?

LIVERPOOL WON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!

got woken up by laughter and shouts of triumph from my nap
yes, at 4am

went out to the living room and there i found zack as excited as a kid on christmas day

sat down and he began rattling off animatedly on how liverpool scored 3 goals in 15mins, watta wonderful turnabout... and yes, this went on for another 15mins :D

and soon, i was caught up with the action too
but more so on the 'action' next to me
it was more entertaining.. heheh
i ended up watching the rest of the match

wouldnt be too surprise to see the big red liverpool poster hanging on our wall soon

i try hard.. real hard to live by this

"expect nothing and accept everything"


so i'm home..
Home Sweet Home
after 4 days in Bangkok..
i was bored stiff
shopping, shopping and more shopping
let's just say too much of something is never good
this is probably the first holiday i came back with panda eyes

2.45am
can barely keep my eyes open
will blog about my trip soon
stay tune~

sweet dreams..

my 3rd day in Bangkok

anyone miss me??

cant believe i'm saying this.. but i'm sick of shopping!
but i had fun... was a constant struggle exercising my self-control
so many things to buy, so many things to do
but so little money

right now, just wanna go for spa and do my hair
relax tomorrow before catching my flight in the evening
crap. this is prob the first holiday that i lost weight
went for a swim this morning.. and i'm so tired now
didnt swim long coz some ang moh started to chat me up
so i kept swimming to avoid him and now i'm dead beat
sigh.. why cant guys leave gals alone when all they wanna do is to work out and relax???
hmm.... that guy is kinda cute..
but of course he cant hold a candle to my zack.. heheh

anyway, gotta go now
its shopping again...!
and spa later... I CANT WAIT!
*baby soft skin*

i miss my zack and my little gal...

5.45am...

all my bags are packed
i'm ready to go
i'm standing here
beside your bed
i hate to wake you up and say Good Bye
but the dawn is breaking, saturday morn'
the bus is waiting, at the stop
and i'm so tired i could get more sleep

so kiss me and smile for me
tell me you'd stay safe for me
hold me, like you'd never let me go
cause i'm leaving on a jet plane
4 days and i'll be home again
oh boy i hate to go

so many times, i changed my mind
so many days, i count my dough
but somehow, i made my choice
every spa i go, i'll think of you ;P
every food i eat, i'll eat for you
when i come back, i'll bring your tom yam soup..

so kiss me and smile for me
tell me you'd stay safe for me
hold me, like you'd never let me go
cause i'm leaving on a jet plane
4 days and i'll be home again
oh boy i hate to go

now the time has come to leave you
one more time let me kiss you
close your eyes, i'll be on my way
think of me when you feel lonely
feel my hug when you are chilly
feel my kiss as you go on to bed

so kiss me and smile for me
tell me you'd stay safe for me
hold me, like you'd never let me go
cause i'm leaving on a jet plane
4 days and i'll be home again
oh boy i hate to go

cause i'm leaving on a jet plane
4 days and i'll be home again
oh boy i hate to go

ADieu!

dun miss me peeps :D

leaving in 15 mins
sheesh, gonna miss my pappe and zack..

i'm flying...

in less than 12 hours

and i've not packed my luggage!
correction: i've not even open my luggage
its still sitting in the hallway
tsk tsk

tons to do in 3 hours:
- pack luggage
- wash clothes
- tidy the house
- buy groceries
- special treat for my pappe
and
cook one last nice meal for my zack before i flyyyyy......

7.20 pm
better get my ass moving!

kinda looking forward to this trip... bangkok with my colleagues?! my wallet is gonna cry... SELF CONTROL - thats da word *excited*

what's your favourite breakfast?

mine: hot tea and scones, with a good book..
or even better, some good company
reminisces: Billy Tea with lamington cakes in melbourne
love congee with you tiao too, followed by a good walk in the park

with these talks about breakfast
all i'm having now is a cup of hot chocolate
and a (still) growling stomach..
then i remembered i didnt have dinner last night

*yawns*
should have added some nescafe in my chocolate

was tired from my workout at the gym
all the aches to prove today
crap. cant even gym in peace
and i workout in the ladies gym most of the time!
not gonna let some bozos spoil my workouts
why cant some guys be genuinely helpful?
without any ulterior motives
sheesh...

my mobile beep..

"wanna go town walk walk later? we've not done it in ages.."

this is coming from someone who detest walking, especially around town..

and i know the reason behind this suggestion *smile*

105 mins of...

[] huddling low in the seat of gv plaza, hiding behind jo's paper-thin shawl (enduring siying's scoldings of wasting our money)
[] watching Elisah Cuthbert's finger get snapped off by pliers
[] Robert Richard's head cut off by pruning shears (i almost retched..)
[] and yes, Paris Hilton's head speared with a crowbar
[] Jared Padalecki (in his wax form) 's face being peeled open (while he is alive)

and of crse..
[] Paris Hilton in hot red lingerie
[] fair bit of smooching
[] HOTTIE Chad Michael Murray!

after 60 mins..
i asked myself (again) : "why am i here? Didnt i vow after the last horror flick that i am NOT watching another one?"

2.48pm
2 banklists down
1 more to go tomorrow
the month's payroll is arduous
past few days were a struggle
wonder when will i see sunshine again

catching HOUSE OF WAX with Jo and Siying tonight
finally after a few postponements
but i'm beginning to question my wisdom of watching a horror flick with these 2 gals (especially siying.. her screams are scary enuff)
crap, just remembered zack wouldnt be there for me to hold onto when the scary parts come on.. ahhhhh.....
i'm sitting in the middle. period.


COUNTDOWN TO BANGKOK : 4 Days
trying to work up some excitement
orders can start milling in
and no ant, i'm not bringing home a thai wife for u

i still want a squirrel...

got this off an article from ching's blog.. rings true.. oh so true..

"True love is neither physical, nor romantic
True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be"

come fool me
and tell me
that vintage love exists..

currently spinning..

and I'd give up forever to touch you
'cause I know that you feel me somehow
you're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
and I don't want to go home right now

and all I can taste is this moment
and all I can breathe is your life
'cause sooner or later it's over
i just don't want to miss you tonight

and I don't want the world to see me
'cause I don't think that they'd understand
when everything's made to be broken
i just want you to know who I am

and you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
or the moment of truth in your lies
when everything feels like the movies
yeah you bleed just to know you're alive

and I don't want the world to see me
'cause I don't think that they'd understand
when everything's made to be broken
i just want you to know who I am

and I don't want the world to see me
'cause I don't think that they'd understand
when everything's made to be broken
i just want you to know who I am

i just want you to know who i am
i just want you to know who i am
i just want you to know who i am
i just want you to know who i am

i'm so tired i'm dazed...

i need some perk-me-up please..

eyes are crossed
neck is stiff
head is pounding
brain cells are fried

the magic of caffeine has worn off <-*pure magic*->
this month's payroll is a bitch
imagine going through 100+ names 4x
its merit increase this month and its a month late (blame New York)
so its pay increase, backpay, stock purchase increase, back-deduction, and deductions for company trip
jeez, that makes it 5 times!
then its checking, checking AND checking
been at it since i stepped in at 0745 this morning
now the aircon has stopped
and i am done.

i am so going to run naked around the house the day my banklist goes out


right... i've whine enough
home is where i go now
*bone-tired*

the next phase

once again, i meet it with resistance and apprehension
jitters jitters
i like it slow
i like it steady

had lunch with Ant today! its been awhile.. a long while.. Packed our Subway and headed back to his office which was much cooler, no need to jostle with the lunch crowd. Had my 6grams-of-fats subway and somehow feels unsatisfied.. from the meal and the short 45 mins chat session.. so much to chat about, so little time.. Wat to do... someone is busy with someone now *wink*

no time for poor ole me *wails*

ant said i've lost weight and if i lose more, i will look sickly :D
but i didnt lose any and scales dun lie *ponders*
oh watever.. i'm still baking my big fat chewy chocolate and macadamia cookies!
but i will limit to 5 and leave the rest to zack *grin*

should i take up diving?

almost took that up a year ago but i just had to get my navel pierced.. so opportunity came and went.. butt is itching to do something now..

as what my mum used to say: 'u're so full of nonsense!'

yup, i used to drive her nuts :D (i miss u, mi..)


so many things to do, so little dough..

that night...

i was touched
deeply
i feel loved
very
i am blessed
richly

didnt know how loved i am.. til then
wrapped in strong arms of love
listening to the steady heartbeat of bliss

wonder what i had done to deserve this..
"Lord, i thank u.. for giving me this precious gift"

7/5/05
that night..

HAPPY 10 MONTHS SWEETHEART! *beams*

html is driving me nuts but its mighty interesting
i might have a little talent for it... hur hur
finally got most knicks sorted out for my template
loads of trial and errors and tons of help from Sylvia
thanks gal *big hug* let's go for lunch soon ya, my treat! i miss u noe ;)

KOH SAMUI IN JUNE
managed to get our tix on priceline!
got it much cheaper
sourced our hotel and booking it online too
definitely more cost effective this way

but packing my bag once before heading up north
Bangkok in 2 weeks
then Bintan in July
at the rate i'm going, my passport will be filled in no time
not considering the damage to my pocket
6 stamps in a year...
tsk tsk

the dots are getting to me
so i'm changing my template

a fresh look.. a black look.. *cluck*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM!

note: to send an email to Sam
Ben, u'd better not forget your cousin's bday ;)

Today's date: 05/05/05 ~ nice!

did i mention i'm in a comic book?

or rather my name (chinese name that is)
BIRDS OF PREY
i'm this top assassin.. who is a guy..... (??)
Ant, couldnt u at least mention to Gail Simone that "Huang Chaoran" is a gal's name?!? *humph*
i could even send her my pic so her cartoonist could model me as the assassin
imagine, another Elektra (without her tacky red suit)
anyway, i'll be featured in the first 3 or 4 editions
then i'll be killed off

but irony of it all...

I DUN READ COMICS

but this got ant as excited as a kid on Christmas day
check out this Straits Times article for Ant's 3-sentence of fame! *guffaws*

I like this song
was able to relate to it once upon a time
music is powerful

Jo, this is the song Siying and u were humming to me and cant figure out the title
and yes, i know this song
u gals just cant hum for nutz :D

LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE

Take my photo off the wall
If it just won't sing for you
'Cause all that's left has gone away
And there's nothing there for you to prove

Oh, look what you've done
You've made a fool of everyone
Oh well, it seems likes such fun
Until you lose what you had won

Give me back my point of view
'Cause I just can't think for you
I can hardly hear you say
What should I do, well you choose

Oh, look what you've done
You've made a fool of everyone
Oh well, it seems like such fun
Until you lose what you had won

Oh, look what you've done
You've made a fool of everyone
A fool of everyone
A fool of everyone

Take my photo off the wall
If it just won't sing for you
'Cause all that's left has gone away
And there's nothing there for you to do

Oh, look what you've done
You've made a fool of everyone
Oh well, it seems likes such fun
Until you lose what you had won

Oh, look what you've done
You've made a fool of everyone
A fool of everyone
A fool of everyone

- Jet

I am so going to redeem myself

OUR WEEKEND FEAST
I'm not admitting defeat. Gonna make it right this time!
TomYum Soup, Lemon chicken... and.... Prawn flavoured Chicken Wings!!


Take that Ben! *smirk*
looks good and taste just as gooood
Say something zack!

it has begun
the cycle continues..

i should have known
silly me

oh well..

4am on a Sunday morning..

when will sleep take me?

sheesh, just remembered that i didnt have my dinner
*hungry*
wonder if i'll wake up to some nice breakfast tomorrow..

i like surprises.... :)

weather's been a bitch of late..
to think, i even took a cold shower at 3am last night
(and i'm someone who bathe in steaming hot water)
should i turn the aircon on? its only 9pm... but i'm heating up oredi. sheesh..
think i'd go for a run soon...

bored
wanted to go dempsey with ant and guys
then i look in my wallet
i think not
flat flat broke this month
and its another 3 weeks to payroll... sigh
so i'm stuck at home
at ulu punggol
no one live near enough for me to grab out for some ice cold coffee
chores all done (got the cleanest toilet)
nothing else to do..
maybe i'll pack my wardrobe
the old must go, then the new will come *wink*

sheesh..

going for a run now...

i stole this..

off simon's blog
completely candid
had a double take when i found this
like a year later

You've Got Mail

"The order detailed below shipped on 04/26/2005 via International Carrier"

VS has been shipped!
parcel should be arriving mid next week
*waiting in anticipation*

did something i had not done in the longest time last night:

i threw a tantrum

but was alternating between working up a hearty temper (somehow i failed that), pouting and holding back a smile
so that tantrum didnt work out too well..

someone just knew how to push the right buttons
ahh.. i'm such a pushover

crappy start to a week..

came into the office and realised that IT had blocked off all links to web-based msn.. icq etc *crap* u name it, they blocked it. So that means no msning at work *crap crap*

and last night's chicken wings sucks.. had a recipe but didnt follow it somehow (dun ask me why).. anyhow, spent a loadful of time cleaning all that grease.. sweep and mop the kitchen 45mins after zack mopped it.. tsk tsk..

all i got out of last night:
a plateful of lousy chicken wings AND a greasy smelly kitchen
dun think i'll be cooking for awhile..

brings to mind a conversation zack and i had about chefs.

zack mentioned that most top chefs are men cos women cook with moods, thus the inconsistency in the quality.. being a mild feminist, i was indignant at first.. then stopped to think.. 'yeah, there might be some truth in it.."

last night proved it right..


and
tummy's bothering me..
feeling so so uncomfortable
would rather have a fever or some abrasions..
anything but this please...
never like to see a doc (unless its to 'buy' an mc)
but guess i gotta make a trip this time


urgh!


why am i so easily affected..
by things that no longer matter
silly gal


urgh!


i'm in a foul mood
excuse me
so stay away

*weepy*

HAPPY BUTTDAY BEN!

Happy Buttday to you..
Happy Buttday to you..
Happy Buttday Benoni..
Happy Buttday to you..

u're 24 today! big boy oredi hor, must be good k.. have a smashing day and go crazy!
u need it boy.. be good to yrself k

i'm too far away to celebrate with u so here's some stuff u just have to do:
.. go to the beach
.. get a tan (it's autumn? cut that out then)
.. go shopping
.. get a tatoo (i can imagine yr face LOL)
.. buy that hotdog from wannaroo market for me *heheh*

and go break some hearts!! (not too many though)
*grin*

things NOT to do:
.. hit the books
.. stay at home

once again, happy birthday :) *hugz*

The Third Place

went for a gig at The Third Place last night.. its this christian cafe where bands play live.. it was Parousia's 3rd CD launch and some other bands were there.. first band was Caracal and it was a pretty young band, members were like 15, 16? they were so cute and borrowing a term from zack, not so tight.. but everyone starts young ya :) Kinda like Crossbred.. they have lights on their guitar *cool* and plays some instrumental.. zack and i ended up tending the CD booth.. gosh, CD sales were pretty good! but zack still lost his bet *50 kissesssss*

sheesh, reminded me of those times i spent watching the guys jam after service.. and that gig at Noah's Art... and Ben was the drummer! remember boy??

do hope COT will be back.. think the guys miss that..
zack misses DJing too....
When will DJ Detone be back in da house??


we were so tired and slept within an hour upon reaching home
woke up with a runny nose
sheesh
TODAY IS CHICKEN WINGS DAY!
checking out some recipes on allrecipes.com
*i need buttermik*

but....
my bed looks sooo inviting
1.30pm
hmmmmm............
maybe i'll head back for a shortwhile
just a shortwhile...

our Krabi..

was looking at our Krabi pics and decided to get my ass down to post some of them.. though its like 9 months overdue but its all good *wink*

as i browsed through these photos
it dawned on me that some of these islands were no longer in existance
results of the Tsunami
so folks.. enjoy and thank God that they once were there

what nature has given, she has taken

and still, i thank God for its beauty..
HE is awesome..
HE is wonderful..
there is none like HIM..

there's nothing like nature
unspolit and perfect
just like our Krabi trip
dun think i would ever forget this trip
its etched permanently in my heart

and @ Krabi Town, we saw...

yup that's right
..... that is a TRAFFIC LIGHT

this is my boy...

and i have no idea wat he is doing..

boy i love this pic! *chuckles*

muaks!

did you play on this when you were young?

I DID NOT
sheesh, its alot harder than it looks!

time to scare the fishes!

SNORKELLING!



its surreal..
the Marine Kingdom
its a whole new world out there
i stand (or rather i swim) in awe..


finding my hand in the water..
pointing out sea snakes.. unusual sea creatures..
checking out beautiful corals..
feeding little fishes..
hand in hand..

its beautiful..

Phi Phi Island

Phi Phi (pronounced Pi Pi) Island
one of the more popular islands
and i have no idea why..
sand aint that clean
water aint that clear
but this is the island where you go to for food.. restaurants.. some shopping (pathetic as it is)



and...

we caught this sweetie....
IN THE ACT!

melts yr heart doesnt it?

Viking Cave

the vikings resided here centuries ago?
or maybe this was where they hid their loot?!?!
*think treasure cave*

Maya Bay

remember the movie 'The Beach'?
yup, this is where it was filmed!
Maya Bay.. one of the top 10 beaches in the world


check out the water
clear as crystal..
the base of the boat is even visible!



departing Maya Bay
its like an inlet.. surrounded by cliffs
Exclusive is the word

Chicken Island

can you make out the head of a chicken?
yes, thats how Chicken Island came about..
i suppose the thais has too many islands to name *tongue in cheek*

Tup Island

its connected by sand banks to Chicken Island
and we are standing right on the sand bank

Phranang Cave

see the rock in the background?
those little stones are Rose Quartz in its raw form

u noe wat they say about rose quartz *wink*

the day we leave our paradise..

blessed with lovely weather during our 4 days there
but sky was a tad gloomy on our last day

AU REVOIR...


i'd never forget you krabi...
spent some of my best days there
this is wat you call...
PARADISE!

wanna go ride the waves
wanna go to a place
where the land meets the sea

wanna soak up the sun
on white warm sandy beaches
with a glass of lemonade

heavenly..

i miss krabi..
that would be the benchmark for all my other hols..


crap..
cramps..
woes of being a woman..

crossroads

my stomach gets knotted up..
when i have to make decisions
decisions that might alter my route
decisions that bring me out of my comfort zone

we are all creatures of habit

i'm fearful..
of choosing the wrong ones
when i have so much at stake

wish someone can teach me wat to do
but nope
this is my life
these are my choices
this is my road..


you can walk with me
but you can never walk for me..

*choked*

went to Jo's condo for some gymming and swimming last night.. very nice place.. quiet and peaceful.. love live there.. but jo has moved back to her old house... so we can only enjoy the facilities for awhile

gym was pathetic *opps* and i didnt bring my bikini! COS NO ONE TOLD ME WE WERE SWIMMING! ok ok, jo's sms wasnt clear enough. Anyhow.. had to borrow jo's bikini.. its a M size (jo's busty man!) cant realy fit but gotta make do but i was glad no one was in the pool other than us (u noe how swimwear expands in water)

- bikini that doesnt fit
- no googles
- cant swim underwater

so spent most of the time yakking with jo while siying diligently counted the no. of laps she had completed whenever she swam past us.. (we also noticed she didnt swim full laps.. LOL)

i love my gals :)




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16 April 2005 (Saturday): A day to remember :P
did something i never thought i would ever do in my life

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early monday morning and this has to happen!

had a minor accident along PIE on our way to work

dammit!

traffic was a bitch.. as usual, riding between the lanes, then this stupid car gave a right signal and just cut right in without giving ample time to react. Didnt have time to slow down so as expected.. SCRATCH!

actually... wasnt that bad a scratch.. but nope, not saying we are entirely faultless but that stupid car just cut right in!

Driver was this guy (in his late 20s) and his mother was with him. Jeez, THANK GOD i dont have a mother like that! she was like this screeching chicken. Yelling @ the top of her voice and the guy was like this hooligan. Loud voices, arms raised, fingers pointing.. you get the drift.. Was getting on my nerves and almost asked her to shut her damned trap.. yeah, then we would have a field time screaming along PIE.. watta good way to start a morning! *sarcastic*

It's like, accidents happen.. so wats the use of getting all riled up and screaming @ people. Its not like we are shrinking responsibility or pointing the finger at them.. probably think they can intimidate us by acting gangster *rolls eyes* (yeah, i rolled my eyes @ them and they get all riled up again.. haha) Was a good thing zack was cool.. otherwise, there'll be a screaming match and then nothing get settled.

oh well..

insurance claims underway.. see what happen next..

still pretty green where such things are concerned..

my first road accident albeit a minor one
still a little shaken
shit happens..
just thank God zack is safe and sound..

its starting... my VS FRENZY!

just realised that it had been 10 months since i bought anything from Victoria's Secret!
last lingerie i bought was somewhere in june last year
having withdrawal systoms
fingers itchy to do some online shopping..

check this out!

the whisper of silk.. is unlike any

so bridal..
but i like!!
watsmore, they have it in XS!
*gasps! confirmation from God!*

heavenly rosebuds in mesh..

wat are the odds i can get the 34 and alter to a 32?

oh, forget it...

summer heatwave

USD98
*contemplating*
please dun say i'm nuts..
i know i am
but.. but.. its my color!!

wear nothing but flowers to the beach..

this is HOT! dun even ask how much does this one costs *shudders*

hearts meet cute..

*imagine with a heart navel jewel...
ahhh.. now we're talking..

polka dots do the twist

looks mighty good..

like this ruffled skirt..

in 3 months.....

something's coming up!
dun wanna jinx anything so lips are tight
but i'm excited!
i can smell it
thousands of miles away...
*skips*

5 BIG STARS

guess what?
blowed $60 on crabs last night! *gasps*
but those were DA BEST pepper crabs i've tasted!
so its worth every penny
sauce is superb... claws are fat and meat succulent
zack's craving for crabs is sated (for now)
$60 for 2 crabs?? it'd better be!!!
give it another 2 weeks before he start bugging about crabs again.. heheh..
oh, if anyone is interested..
the place is called Eng Seng Restaurant @ Joo Chiat / Telok Kurau
its really only a kopitiam.. really
all good things must share ya! ;P

wats with crabs and lousy moods...


feel like getting an mp3
nothing ostentatious
nothing ex
just something light and small for me to listen while i workout

any ideas?


i gotta CD burner installed in my office PC!
sweeeeeet!

typed a long post last night and continued this morning
then i deleted it off
dun ask me why
i dunno..

had a long weekend...
In summary:
- Beach road: Claypot rice / Ah Balling!
- East Coast : hmmmm......
- Ikea : Fish & Chips!
- Queensway : Sport bra, blank pants
- Suntec / Planet Fitness : with siying.. steam & sauna.. ahhh..
- Orchard : 2 tops, 1 navel jewel
- Home : housecleaning, bathe/walk pappe, cook, sleep

Highlight: Celebrated our 3/4 year anniversary! *beams*


got some bad news this morning..
ian and claire are no longer ian and claire
sheesh
they were together like forever
sigh..
things happen.. and then things happen
seen quite a number of r/s falling apart around me
*ponders*

isnt a relationship like a tapestry?
when both parties makes the effort..
the threads in the tapestry are strong and tight..
different colors make it beautiful..
a strong foundation.. a sheen to it..
then something happen..
a slight tear appears..
the threads began to fray..
u try to mend it..
sometimes it mends..
sometimes it doesnt..

just some tots...

then the wind came and blew the clouds away..

... turned off the game the minute you said you are going for a run and insisted on going along

... waited 30 mins on a stone ledge (with your dog) while you go for your run coz he thinks its late (he could have stayed home with Dawn of War)

... suffered mosquitoes bites while waiting for you to finish your rounds

... with no complaints

... and a smile on his face



wat more can i say?

need a run..

gymmed this afternoon
i'm tired
but feel like a run nonetheless

need a run..

nothing a good workout cant do
yeah i noe
i'm nuts..

need a run..

jeez, i'm getting tired..
mind's clouded..
to the tracks i go now

A gift from Heaven

2 Precious Moments bookmarks
from my dear siying
read the captions and thought of me
touched.. very
*hugz*

a lovely rainy saturday morning..
good for snuggles..

*yawns*

think i'll crawl back under the covers :)

right.. tagboard's up and running
keep your tags coming ya..


off to lunch with zack
happy lunching folks! :)

i just saw Cindy's feotus boy moved. OH MY...
a nice smooth round belly.. then a little bulge pop out..

its simply amazing..
God is wonderful..
truly

and zack delivered his first baby girl today!

these talks about babies is making me teary...

Once upon a time there were 2 crabs..

zack and i were so crabs-crazy that we finally decided to try our hand at cooking CHILLI CRABS!!!

Chef Chan moving in for the kill! *gruesome.. *

YOU DIE!

but seriously, its really sad killing these 2 crabs... their little beady eyes looks so cute... sigh.... i cant bear to do it.. so think its best to leave this 'heroic' job to the man!

*dun kill me please.... *

looks good uh... awesome with fried mantou.. eat to our hearts content.

fruit of the labour of Chef Chan & Chef Huang

cost us only $16 but with the amount of cleaning to do, we decided this is the first and last time we are cooking chilli crabs..
jeez, suddenly feel like eating fried you tiao with sotong meat.. beef hor fun.. TAO KEE!

Gals Night Out @ East Coast

we've gotta nice view at the background.. Beach Hut.. pity cant see it...
but its ok, these 2 beauties more than makes up for it... hahaha *cough cough*

the 2 birthday gals looks so sweet.....
but are they really sweet???


but of course!!!

silly jo said the only thing that looks good in this pic is my hair!

*grrrrrrrrrr*

i really need sleep
woke up this morning with puffy eyes
but i had a good night

time to get my ass off to the gym
been slacking for 2 weeks
no running, no gym
losing my momentum
swimming this weekend?
hmmm.......

went on the scales
i didnt put on weight!
still need to shed that blardee 2 kg


here goes it..
Advantages of working in an environment where 80% are female and 30% of these have children that are almost your age
- you are always skinny to them
- you get fruits or snacks for teabreaks
- you can always find food when you are hungry (and they are always willing to feed u)
- you get to order sausages/otah/curry puffs w/o moving yr butt.. just write yr name & order and go!
- you get nagged at when they see you at your desk during lunch "so slim oredi still wanna go on diet!" (no, not on a diet.. and not quite certain if this is an advantage)
- you get an education on how kids nowadays suck your blood
- you also see how stressful the education system is in spore
- you also get to hear how cute their babies are (awww... i want babies too)
- you get advice on how to plan your money.. insurance (occupational hazards/benefits?)
- you learn how to pick husbands too!
a) no need to be too good looking
b) must be hardworking *essential*
c) must be ambitious
d) must be generous (to you)
e) older men dotes on you more and takes better care of u (5 years is good) *ponders*.... love u dear! :D


awright, back to work now.

eventful weekend..

met up with Ant on thursday after work.. was nice walking around town, window shopping.. ok ok, it was nice for me but agonizing for him.. but things had a turnabout when we reached a particular section at kinokuniya *wink* cruising around in the usual merc minibus, listening to Blue.. thats one vehicle i'm so used to that i know my way about the compartments (its usually one big mess!)

celebrated Andy's bday on friday at Marina South.. BBQ STEAMBOAT! and again... Zack didnt get to eat his crabs.. my poor boy.. hehehe.. it was so packed we spent quite awhile getting a table. Managed to have the tantalizing char siew but i cant believe i didnt eat any fried mantou!

Then off we go to watch Miss Congeniality at Suntec.. managed to catch the 11.45pm show. It wasnt as good as the prequel but Sandra Bullock looks good!! then again, she always does.

Gals Night Out on Saturday! The long awaited day. Spent the day with zack, went grocery shopping at Compass point. Then went back to do some cleaning and baking! Baked an apple loaf for the gals to 'celebrate' Jo and Siying's bday. Zack had dinner with Chris but managed to reach home before i went off to East Coast :)

4 gals in a car = total chaos

Reached East Coast close to midnight and only manged to settle down after a long bout of wishy washing...

these gals drive me nuts! one needed to go toilet, draw money, one didnt wanna go mcafe, one didnt wanna sit outside bcoz of the smoke.. another didnt want to sit inside coz the aircon is cold.. AIYOH..... and all i wanted was to sit down and enjoy my apple loaf! decided to grab our drinks from coffee bean and find a spot along the beach. Found an excellent spot, a stone table facing the sea with Beach Hut's live band playing behind us.. get to enjoy free Maroon 5, Hoobanstank, Asher.. lovely!

Went trigger-happy as Jo puts it, snapped tons of nonsensical pics (thank God for digicam) hot chai tea from coffee beans, nibbling on apple loaf, catching up, gossiping.. with the refreshing seabreeze blowing gently.. the round bright moon shining down at us.. was awesome! awesome! awesome! :)

Spent Sunday at Mt. Pleasant.. my little gal is sick again, hospitalised this time. Vet gotta put her on drip coz she had been vomitting and refuses to eat anything for the entire sat.. looks lethargic.. sigh.. dun think if i would want another dog.. all the worrying.. spent the night tossing and turning..

this is my weekend..
packed to the brim..
wished i had more sleep though..
look like crap now..

just one more week, then zack would be back to shift
NOOOO......!
savouring this last week..

thank God for zack
he's my anchor in this crazy world

Men and babies..

there is just something about seeing a guy (a hunky one!) cradling a little baby in his strong arms.. feeding her.. dunno why but it touched something deep inside..

yes, thats my hunky guy i'm talking about :)

that is the only choice
or is that?
i wish too..
that this is it
but..
i'm sorry it isnt
why did good things have to end so soon?
just need some support and understanding

been a long day
time to rest my tired aching back
night folks..
night dear.. *hugz*


starlight..
starbright..
first star i see tonight..
wish i may..
wish i might..
fill my pillow with dough tonight..

somewhere out there

woke up this morning with fear churning in my belly.
the first time in a long while i didnt know wat to do
mind was a complete blank
turmoil swirling.. churning..

wat's going to happen now?
thats the question tossing back and forth

think its time for another move
4th one in 2.5 years
i'm weary..
i'm tired..
in every sense

is there a place out there i can call my own?

that place where people take for granted
a shelter of love, warmth and comfort
a place you know you belong to without a doubt
there may be fights, arguments..
but you know deep down you belong there
and have every right to be there
no one can take that away from you
its something so fundamental

talk is cheap.. so cheap
or am i being too hard
allowed myself to believe
but it was all for naught
dunno what to believe anymore

wats my threshold?
before it all comes down
before i reach that point
that breaking point
sometimes..
i dunno if i can go on
then i tell myself..
i can bend, but i wont break
just gotta keep telling myself this

stability
thats the word
i need that


think i'll stop here..
cant go on..
any further.

Struck by Wanderlust

i'm drooling.. i'm skipping.. i'm jumping!
i'm smelling it.. the scent.. THE SCENT... THE HOLIDAY SCENT!!

TRAVEL TO REGIONAL DESTINATIONS FOR $98!!!
Latest news in town!

- travel to 7 destinations for only $98 (excluding taxes and fuel surcharges - wat the heck is that?)
** Perth, Bangkok, Hanoi, Taipei, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Shenzhen
- GV 2 to go
- Travel between 27 March - 14 April
- Book between 14 - 17 March

Perth?!!!!
it'll be autumn... lovely.. though i would love to go during spring.
i've been there before but not zack.. we can travel down south along Margaret River.. then to small town Albany.. treetop walks.. scones and tea infront of the ocean.. awesome! or go up north.. Rottnest Island.. Wannaru Market (lovely hotdogs!)... Swan Valley.. would be really nice to enjoy all these with my dear :)

i dun mind Bangkok too but zack gave a firm no no :( coz we were there like less than 2 mths ago
but but, we've not tried the beef noodles & mango juice @ MBK foodcourt.. not tried any streetstall food.. imagine more of the awesome massages.. bodyscrubs.. *wistful*

and imagine.. 1 month backpacking in Europe! cover all of Italy (Milan, Florence, Venice (i'll not die happy until i've been there), Rome, Tuscany).. and France (Paris.. ) *sings* paris holds the key to your heart.. ok, wake up wake up stop dreaming..

alright, just got news.. going to Bangkok in May (company trip)! and maybe Bintan too..


i'm struck..
struck by Wanderlust

*sings* we are going on a summer holiday...

lousy friday..
madhouse at work...
demands of hr and admin are at full force
was so overwhelmed

yeah, its payroll time..
again..
didnt leave office til 9 these past 2 days..
tired..
serene was working late too
at about 8plus and we were still ard
i asked her..
"its friday night and we should be out having fun. Why are we still in an un-airconditioned office... slogging our ass off!"
tsk tsk

been bothered with this issue for awhile
somehow, my fears has been confirmed
has it really?
sometimes, i dunno what to think

oh well..

i need my rest now..
night night..

HAPPY 8 MTHS DEAR!!!

8 months of.....

:: love - check
:: tenderness - check
:: pampering - check
:: kisses - check
:: hugs - check
:: nagging (oh yes.. hehe) - check
:: love again - check
:: romance - check
:: happiness - check
:: worrying - check (when are u going to stop riding dear??)
:: doting - check
:: makan outings - check
:: holidays! (3 to date) - check
:: free rides (actually 6 mths) - check
:: handholding :) - check
:: joy - check
:: heart to heart talks - check
:: home-cooked meals - check
:: more love - check check :)


All checked. I HAVE IT ALL!! *beams*
"sweet, sometimes words just aint enuff.. to express the way i feel..
so all i will say is 'i love u... so so much'... *hugz*"


(disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for any diabetic attacks)

The End Times?

New-look passports to carry new ID numbers

Straits Times Article on the 4 March
come Oct this year will see the birth of a new passport
lengthy article so i've summarised
read on..

in summary:

• no longer have their NRIC number in their passports but a number that will be changed whenever they lose their documents
• This was among a range of moves outlined in Parliament to tighten Singapore's border security and to crack down on stolen passports in the face of the continuing global terrorist threat.
• the new passport will have a computer chip embedded in it, containing all the passport holder's unique facial features and fingerprints
• Called biometrics, this technology allows immigration authorities to compare the traveller's features with the information contained in the passport chip
• The new passport ID number will be called an invetory control number

Inventory Control Number?

• This unique inventory number will make it easier to share information on lost and stolen Singaporean passports as part of the global effort to curb passport abuse
• When passports with NRIC numbers are lost or replaced, the NRIC number is retained.
  This poses a problem when lost passports are tracked as there will be many passports with the same NRIC number. With the control number, the authorities will know that only that number is missing

Lastly...

• The halving of the validity period to 5 years is to ensure that any other new technology can be incorporated into the Singapore passport swiftly

is this the direction technology is heading? justifiable it may seem.. will the time come soon whereby that microchip be embedded in our hand / head?

call me a paranoid.. but this certainly doesnt bode well..
*disturbed*

Life of a nocturnal

the sun is up, its 7.30am
and i am still wide awake
sheesh, is this going to happen every friday night

what do most people do between 2am til morning?
sleep.. sweet sweet sleep...

what do I do between 2am til morning?
- iron and change my sheets
- sweep and mop the floor
- clean my stove
- tidy the house
- had a nice hot bath
(wanted to clean the sofa and wipe windows but stopped myself.. thats going too far gal)
Beware: compulsive behaviour!

when my engine starts, its hard to stop
so here i am at 7.30am
typing this
wondering when will sleep take me

but i like the NIGHT
when there's nothing to rush
free from the restrains of daily life
when its quiet and time is all mine
when my mind is at its clearest
i reflect..
i ponder..

TIME
i'm selfish with it
i take whatever comes my way and make it mine
grasp it tight to my chest
relunctant to share
cos its scarce



timeout..
night peeps...

i cant believe i'm saying this....


MY HOLIDAY BUG IS ITCHING AGAIN!

no worries..
coz flying again in May! wooooohooooooo.....!

1) Kuching
2) Bangkok
3) Taiwan
or
4) Hong Kong

i'm voting for Taiwan! ;P

gotta start on ju's holiday fund
awright folks, all are welcome to make a contribution.. any amount will do but no single figure will be entertained *chuckles*

Had my first 'chow toufu' @ geylang last night! it was good but wasnt too bowled over by it.. prob coz i had high expectations from all the ravings i heard.. we rode ard geylang's red light district.. let's just say it was an eye-opener for me... went there with ant and dan before but somehow it was different coz we were on foot and only saw a small area..

sometimes i wonder why did these gals choose this path... *sigh* why?

i'm beginning to dislike blogs
knowing things i dun wanna know
some things are better left unknown..

curiosity kills the cat
how true..

too inquisitive for my own good..
tsk tsk

spent the last 2.5 hrs slotting 100+ IR8As forms into envelopes..
7pm and its all nicely stacked up on the table ready for distribution *phew*...


then i realised..


something's not right.




I DIDNT ZAP COPIES OF THOSE DAMNED FORMS!!!!!!!


show me a wall *bang head*

i wanna go home....
i'm tired..

i'm hitting the gym..
i'm crazy..

do you know that nose bleeds when u get dehydrated?
mine did..
after i sweated like a pig from 5 rounds of running
didnt replenish the water lost
diagnosed by my personal paramedic :)

*yawns*

how am i going to survive on 2 hours of sleep...


i'm so screwed....

hum hum hummm...

its 2.40am in the morning and my brain is running in full mode
had a bath after a 3.5 hrs nap.. sheesh
knocked out the minute i got home
cultivating this really bad habit
been napping after i get home from work and waking at 1 plus to wash up and do my usual chores.. so it wouldnt be til 2 plus before i head back to dreamland..
bad bad habit
internal clock is getting screwed up

feel like a run now...
a run @ 3am?
nah, i'm too comfortable after my bath
think i'll end the night (or start the day) with nora roberts..

i'm broke, am so so broke
this month's bills are leaving me high and dry
amounted up to more than half my salary *groans*
am i allowed only 1 shopping spree per month?
why do i have to pay dearly for little indulgences?
money is the root of all evil..
but i dun mind more evil in my life! hahaha! (just kidding)

supposed to hang out with ant tonight
but was too tired to do anything but come home to rest
sorry.. please forgive me.......! pwetty pleeeaaazzzzeeeee...!

pappe's sleeping on my lap as i'm typing this..
warm fuzzy feeling
love her sooo much... my sweetheart..
my other sweetheart is in dreamland too..
so wat am i doing here!

night peeps...


*hungry*

so i'm little left off the centre..
i'm a little out of tune..
some say i'm paranormal..
so i just bend their spoons..

gift from Heaven..

i found 200 bucks in the pocket of my jacket! *gasp*
got a surprise when i pulled out a thick wad of cash
prob is..
i cant remember wat is it for...
is it payment for something?
or am i $200 richer?!!!