It was a 12-hour workday yesterday again.
Dinner was at 1015pm.
Will I get fat from late dinners?
Hmmmm.
I'm running on adrenalin. :)
Getting a little woozy and high from it.
Fell asleep last night with hair dripping wet, lights on, and my towel still held in my hand.
Woke with a shock an hour later.
With a damp pillow and a groggy head.
The boss sms-ed at 1am.
Tamade.
Might start spouting nonsense soon enough.
I. Just. Might.
Woot!
Dinner with K and my folks tonight.
Then its down to find a cosy corner to chill and get some alcohol in my system.
Chill sista chill.
It's a beautiful world!
It's a beautiful day!
Ok, need. to. get. back. to. work.
need. to. clear. more. stuff.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Of Laughter and Bondings
Dinner on Wednesday evening was a lovely affair…:)
Can’t say the food was great but the company was mighty fine haha. 5 of us.
PQ, Ally, Klive, K and of cos, yours truly.
And what can I say, the desserts we had at Secret Recipe after dinner gave me a sugar high about an hour after that…I was “hyper-ing” around in my room late at night lol.
Thoroughly enjoyed the night…lots of laughter, munching, nonsense…
Pity there was not much guzzling though hehe.
One main gripe of the night. The green tea we had at Manpuku turned out to be $3.80 per bottle. Fucking expensive. Daylight robbery!!!
We should do this again, with the full strength this time round.
Eug, YH, TH weren’t there that night…wasted haha. TH would have added to the dose of nonsense spewed around…;p
Can’t say the food was great but the company was mighty fine haha. 5 of us.
PQ, Ally, Klive, K and of cos, yours truly.
And what can I say, the desserts we had at Secret Recipe after dinner gave me a sugar high about an hour after that…I was “hyper-ing” around in my room late at night lol.
Thoroughly enjoyed the night…lots of laughter, munching, nonsense…
Pity there was not much guzzling though hehe.
One main gripe of the night. The green tea we had at Manpuku turned out to be $3.80 per bottle. Fucking expensive. Daylight robbery!!!
We should do this again, with the full strength this time round.
Eug, YH, TH weren’t there that night…wasted haha. TH would have added to the dose of nonsense spewed around…;p
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Transport Etiquette
Ran for the bus this morning as usual.
I've been doing that for the last 3 days as well.
The bus uncle was nice enough to wait for me.
Squeezed onboard.
I was standing on the steps at the entrance of the bus.
Together with an Indian man.
Bus stopped at a bus-stop. (Why does this sound like a dumb sentence?)
7 or 8 people got off.
And then. NOBODY moved in.
NO ONE.
7 or 8 people got off.
And yet I was still stuck on the front steps thereafter.
TMD.
Early morning make me dulan.
On a side note.
SMRT has recently launched a campaign to encourage people to move in to the center of the train, give up seats, let others go out first and well, generally be nice on public transport.
I'd say.
It's money not well spent.
Might as well hire a person(s) to do crowd control during peak hours.
One, a nagging auntie/uncle unafraid to point out people's rude behaviour makes for more effectiveness than a running ad of Phua Chua Kang singing a Singlish jingle and ridiculously prancing about in a reenactment of a train ride.
Admonishment in public works. I think.
Besides, the running ad is on a little TV screen high above the heads of the commuters.
Who would watch?
Two, job creation.
The ones in white are always encouraging employers to hire the older folks.
And they are always encouraging the older folks to continue contributing to society and the economy at large.
So SMRT, hire away. Get those uncles and aunties moving their butts!
Ok, morning ramblings.
I'd best get to work.
I've been doing that for the last 3 days as well.
The bus uncle was nice enough to wait for me.
Squeezed onboard.
I was standing on the steps at the entrance of the bus.
Together with an Indian man.
Bus stopped at a bus-stop. (Why does this sound like a dumb sentence?)
7 or 8 people got off.
And then. NOBODY moved in.
NO ONE.
7 or 8 people got off.
And yet I was still stuck on the front steps thereafter.
TMD.
Early morning make me dulan.
On a side note.
SMRT has recently launched a campaign to encourage people to move in to the center of the train, give up seats, let others go out first and well, generally be nice on public transport.
I'd say.
It's money not well spent.
Might as well hire a person(s) to do crowd control during peak hours.
One, a nagging auntie/uncle unafraid to point out people's rude behaviour makes for more effectiveness than a running ad of Phua Chua Kang singing a Singlish jingle and ridiculously prancing about in a reenactment of a train ride.
Admonishment in public works. I think.
Besides, the running ad is on a little TV screen high above the heads of the commuters.
Who would watch?
Two, job creation.
The ones in white are always encouraging employers to hire the older folks.
And they are always encouraging the older folks to continue contributing to society and the economy at large.
So SMRT, hire away. Get those uncles and aunties moving their butts!
Ok, morning ramblings.
I'd best get to work.
Intensity
All I really want is to love you
All I really want from you is to feel me
As the feeling inside keeps building
And I will find a way to you if it kills me
All I really want from you is to feel me
As the feeling inside keeps building
And I will find a way to you if it kills me
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Liberation of the Soul
"liberation of the soul...敢爱敢恨， 敢做敢当"
This was my Facebook nick for the day.
Last week was not entirely rosy. Bright spots there were but most were overshadowed by dark, fat, heavy clouds.
I'd have to admit the intensity of things were at times cloying and I felt like running away. But I guess I've come to learn and realise also that running isn't always an option. Whatever it is, or how tough the going gets, I'd have to learn how to face it.
I was glad I didn't have to go to work too. Most of the week was spent in KL actually. The least was that I didn't have to grapple with too many things at a time.
I'm not one who is able to handle confrontations and heart-to-heart talks with finesse. This many would know and many would equally agree with. But still, I'm glad for those sessions with K.
Sure I was scared to bits and my chest felt like it was about to explode into smithereens. It was not easy to have gone through those hours with K. But things happen for a reason and it was all for the better. :)
I'd have to say I feel strangely liberated these two to three days. Maybe an old lock was picked open. Maybe the heart and mind said it was time to open up.
Yeah, we'll walk together. :)
This was my Facebook nick for the day.
Last week was not entirely rosy. Bright spots there were but most were overshadowed by dark, fat, heavy clouds.
I'd have to admit the intensity of things were at times cloying and I felt like running away. But I guess I've come to learn and realise also that running isn't always an option. Whatever it is, or how tough the going gets, I'd have to learn how to face it.
I was glad I didn't have to go to work too. Most of the week was spent in KL actually. The least was that I didn't have to grapple with too many things at a time.
I'm not one who is able to handle confrontations and heart-to-heart talks with finesse. This many would know and many would equally agree with. But still, I'm glad for those sessions with K.
Sure I was scared to bits and my chest felt like it was about to explode into smithereens. It was not easy to have gone through those hours with K. But things happen for a reason and it was all for the better. :)
I'd have to say I feel strangely liberated these two to three days. Maybe an old lock was picked open. Maybe the heart and mind said it was time to open up.
Yeah, we'll walk together. :)
*hic*
It's confession time. Ahem.
I confess to have gone on a rampage...a wine-buying rampage.
I've just bought 6 more bottles to add to my collection. Heh.
The list now stands at:
(1) Wolf Blass Gold Label - Cabernet Sauvignon
(2) Wynham Estate - Cabernet Merlot
(3) Jacob's Creek - Shiraz cabernet
(4) Strada D'Or - Moscato D'Asti
(5) Brown Brothers - Moscato
(6) Brown Brothers - Orange Muscat & Flora X 2
(7) Gerano - Riesling
(8) South Crossing - Ice Wine Riesling
Hmm, majority are dessert wines lol..I've seemingly developed a partiality for them. Hehe...:)
Cheers to an *hic* alcoholic time ahead! ;D
I confess to have gone on a rampage...a wine-buying rampage.
I've just bought 6 more bottles to add to my collection. Heh.
The list now stands at:
(1) Wolf Blass Gold Label - Cabernet Sauvignon
(2) Wynham Estate - Cabernet Merlot
(3) Jacob's Creek - Shiraz cabernet
(4) Strada D'Or - Moscato D'Asti
(5) Brown Brothers - Moscato
(6) Brown Brothers - Orange Muscat & Flora X 2
(7) Gerano - Riesling
(8) South Crossing - Ice Wine Riesling
Hmm, majority are dessert wines lol..I've seemingly developed a partiality for them. Hehe...:)
Cheers to an *hic* alcoholic time ahead! ;D
9 and 12
It felt strangely surreal.
I arrived in office at 9 yesterday...
Stayed 12 hours till 9-plus.
Slept at 12am.
And then within 12 hours after leaving office the night before....
I was back in office at 9am again this morning...
Hmm...9 seems like a lovely number for me these days...
Speaking of which...K's mobile number has sets of numbers adding to 9 as well...Lol...
Sheer coincidences & uncanniness have been happening way too much these past few weeks...
Is my ruling planet Venus getting cheeky on me? Haha...
I arrived in office at 9 yesterday...
Stayed 12 hours till 9-plus.
Slept at 12am.
And then within 12 hours after leaving office the night before....
I was back in office at 9am again this morning...
Hmm...9 seems like a lovely number for me these days...
Speaking of which...K's mobile number has sets of numbers adding to 9 as well...Lol...
Sheer coincidences & uncanniness have been happening way too much these past few weeks...
Is my ruling planet Venus getting cheeky on me? Haha...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Will You Still Love Me Tomrrow?
Tonight you're mine completely
You give your love so sweetly
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure
Or just a moment's pleasure?
Can I believe the magic of your sighs?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Tonight with words unspoken
And you say that I'm the only one, the only one, yeah
But will my heart be broken
When the night meets the morning star?
I'd like to know that your love
Is love I can be sure of
So tell me now, cause I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Yeah
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Anmy Winehouse's version is accompanying me right now...
Good music to be with you during a late night in the office...
:)
3 piece jazz band
white lilies
long tables
glasses clinking
silverware
ana caram singing “fly me to the moon”
louis armstrong singing “la vie en rose”
jason mraz singing “i’m yours”
white and grey
crystals
bay windows
natural light
fusion cuisine
warmth and cosiness
white lilies
long tables
glasses clinking
silverware
ana caram singing “fly me to the moon”
louis armstrong singing “la vie en rose”
jason mraz singing “i’m yours”
white and grey
crystals
bay windows
natural light
fusion cuisine
warmth and cosiness
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Of Rollercoasters and Eating What Life Throws To You
Twisting winding up down left right centre fast slow very fast very slow.
How many times can one ride a rollercoaster?
How many times can one hitch a spin on it?
I've never been on an actual one in my entire life. And I don't think I will in the future either.
Nevertheless, numerous rollercoaster rides I have been on. Figuratively that is.
And I seem to have been inadvertenetly pushed to taking many of these rides over the last couple of months.
Never a good feeling. To swing like a pendulum.
From highs to lows. And vice versa.
As K puts it "From one end of the spectrum to the other end."
I add now. "And then back again."
Yeah. I think it's tiring too.
Physically. Emotionally. Mentally.
Draining at times.
But well. Trudge on.
Ain't got no choice. You eat what life throws to you.
How many times can one ride a rollercoaster?
How many times can one hitch a spin on it?
I've never been on an actual one in my entire life. And I don't think I will in the future either.
Nevertheless, numerous rollercoaster rides I have been on. Figuratively that is.
And I seem to have been inadvertenetly pushed to taking many of these rides over the last couple of months.
Never a good feeling. To swing like a pendulum.
From highs to lows. And vice versa.
As K puts it "From one end of the spectrum to the other end."
I add now. "And then back again."
Yeah. I think it's tiring too.
Physically. Emotionally. Mentally.
Draining at times.
But well. Trudge on.
Ain't got no choice. You eat what life throws to you.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
I have come to realize that there are a lot of bad speakers around. Even in the professional world. I’m not saying I’m a good speaker. I suck at it. Totally.
But sitting here during this 3 day seminar is making me cringe at how some of the presentations are going. Some pointers to getting a presentation being better than some of those I have seen here.
1. If English is not your 1st language and you don’t feel comfy speaking in English, then go slower else you’ll just end up falling all over your words.
2. Please make your slides less cluttered. Not all of us have 6/6 vision. And a room can be 50m long. Those of us sitting at the back of the room can’t see nuts at all. All we see is a patch of blur on the screen.
3. Vary your speech tone. Dull drones maketh many sleepy people, especially after lunch. Many sleepy people maketh a room full of boredom. A room full of boredom maketh a failed presentation.
4. Don’t mumble and eat your words. Speak with clear diction and speak INTO the mike, not over it. And definitely NOT around it. See 3.
5. If you're a natural joker, go for it. Make the crowd laugh. If you're not. Hmm, then don't try too hard. Move on if the joke falls flat, there's no need to tell another joke to cover up. It's a downward cycle if you don't know when to stop.
But sitting here during this 3 day seminar is making me cringe at how some of the presentations are going. Some pointers to getting a presentation being better than some of those I have seen here.
1. If English is not your 1st language and you don’t feel comfy speaking in English, then go slower else you’ll just end up falling all over your words.
2. Please make your slides less cluttered. Not all of us have 6/6 vision. And a room can be 50m long. Those of us sitting at the back of the room can’t see nuts at all. All we see is a patch of blur on the screen.
3. Vary your speech tone. Dull drones maketh many sleepy people, especially after lunch. Many sleepy people maketh a room full of boredom. A room full of boredom maketh a failed presentation.
4. Don’t mumble and eat your words. Speak with clear diction and speak INTO the mike, not over it. And definitely NOT around it. See 3.
5. If you're a natural joker, go for it. Make the crowd laugh. If you're not. Hmm, then don't try too hard. Move on if the joke falls flat, there's no need to tell another joke to cover up. It's a downward cycle if you don't know when to stop.
KL
Am in KL for a seminar. Not too happy about it though.
One, I’m away from K.
Two, it’s kinda technical.
I’m already sinking deep down into an abysmal abyss of “lostness”.
Look at me right now and you’ll just see a blank stoned face. I’ve tried reading up ont he topic but all it churns up are more questions marks.
Damn it.
And I’m overwhelmed by the number of abbreviations and technical jargons being used.
I have till Thursday here.
Crap.
There’s still work which needs to be done.
Crap.
I've been trying to do my crunches. And I've been good, I have not been overeating here.
Just taking moderate amounts and not over-stuffing myself.
Till here...zzz.
One, I’m away from K.
Two, it’s kinda technical.
I’m already sinking deep down into an abysmal abyss of “lostness”.
Look at me right now and you’ll just see a blank stoned face. I’ve tried reading up ont he topic but all it churns up are more questions marks.
Damn it.
And I’m overwhelmed by the number of abbreviations and technical jargons being used.
I have till Thursday here.
Crap.
There’s still work which needs to be done.
Crap.
I've been trying to do my crunches. And I've been good, I have not been overeating here.
Just taking moderate amounts and not over-stuffing myself.
Till here...zzz.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Chill Sista Chill....
A xiaodi of mine initiated a converstion with me on MSN yesterday.
Was kind of pleasantly surprised. Since the last he contacted me was like almost 2 years ago when I left LHUB.
The usual pleasantries. How are you? Where are you now?
Still got cheong or not? Still got go Dragonfly or not?
Blah blah.
And then came the perennial question: When are you (i.e. me) getting married?
I said "Wait long long. That one no more."
The usual "Oh Sorry."
And the usual whys, hows, how comes.
I don't mind sharing some surface knowledge with people.
But I hate it when people start getting judgemental and assumptious and start acting like a psychologist.
He said "I don't think you are feeling ok."
And this was after just 2 or 3 sentences of conversation.
In my heart, I went ballistic.
WTF? I don't know how I myself am feeling meh???
I appreciate your concerns yes...but I don't need you to analyse me.
Or act like a shrink and try to dig deep. Sheesh.
But of course I couldn't start screaming at him over MSN.
Cool cucumber. Cool cucumber.
He's just showing his concerns. Albeit in a manner not so suitable.
Nvm.
He's a xiao di anyway. 4 years younger.
I'll be the nice dajie and forgive him. :)
Too much anger in the world for me to add more to it.
This sista shall chill........
Was kind of pleasantly surprised. Since the last he contacted me was like almost 2 years ago when I left LHUB.
The usual pleasantries. How are you? Where are you now?
Still got cheong or not? Still got go Dragonfly or not?
Blah blah.
And then came the perennial question: When are you (i.e. me) getting married?
I said "Wait long long. That one no more."
The usual "Oh Sorry."
And the usual whys, hows, how comes.
I don't mind sharing some surface knowledge with people.
But I hate it when people start getting judgemental and assumptious and start acting like a psychologist.
He said "I don't think you are feeling ok."
And this was after just 2 or 3 sentences of conversation.
In my heart, I went ballistic.
WTF? I don't know how I myself am feeling meh???
I appreciate your concerns yes...but I don't need you to analyse me.
Or act like a shrink and try to dig deep. Sheesh.
But of course I couldn't start screaming at him over MSN.
Cool cucumber. Cool cucumber.
He's just showing his concerns. Albeit in a manner not so suitable.
Nvm.
He's a xiao di anyway. 4 years younger.
I'll be the nice dajie and forgive him. :)
Too much anger in the world for me to add more to it.
This sista shall chill........
stretch - stretched - stretching
so many things
so little time
work
family
k
friends needing listening ears
colleagues needing listening ears
french
self
other things i want to embark on but still have not
and i need my sleep and rest
i've not been able to sit down and clear my mind to think about some things also...
getting a little stretched again
so little time
work
family
k
friends needing listening ears
colleagues needing listening ears
french
self
other things i want to embark on but still have not
and i need my sleep and rest
i've not been able to sit down and clear my mind to think about some things also...
getting a little stretched again
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Fear - Lily Allen & Human - The Killers
I've always liked songs with the big European feel to it...:)
The Fear - Lily Allen
Human - The Killers
The Fear - Lily Allen
Human - The Killers
Monday, May 11, 2009
Barrack Obama - White House Correspondents' Dinner
All smiles. Oozing charm.
What can we say? When Barrack speaks, people listen. Great Orator.
Part One
Part Two
What can we say? When Barrack speaks, people listen. Great Orator.
Part One
Part Two
Thursday, May 07, 2009
My Lover Boy - His name is Jason
As in Jason Mraz.
I'm upset. I can't believe I missed his concert cos of a work trip.
Darn. Comparing the Mexico/LA trip & Jason Mraz..
I think I'd be more fulfilled going to Jason's concert...
Check this vid out.
God this guy is damn damn damn talented.....
*swoons*
I'm upset. I can't believe I missed his concert cos of a work trip.
Darn. Comparing the Mexico/LA trip & Jason Mraz..
I think I'd be more fulfilled going to Jason's concert...
Check this vid out.
God this guy is damn damn damn talented.....
*swoons*
Voraciousness
I've developed a voracious appetite for learning.
I don't know. Anything. Everything.
From little bits of trivia to food to psychotheraphy to greek mythology to systemic constellations.
I'm lapping up things. I'd google things. I'd wiki things.
I'm reading a book called "Anyway - The Paradoxical Commandments" which is very simple yet extremely profound.
I'll share more on the commandments next time.
I like how K's parents stay relevant despite their age. I like how they have this quest for learning and how they keep their minds active.
Was talking to K's mum last night during dinner and she's still learning and going for courses at her age...
Wonderful. I think it's absolutely wonderful.
And it's good they have encouraged openness in thought and a similar buzz for learning in their children.
I did not get that in my own home environment as much and looking back, it might have been a pity that I did not learn as much in my younger days.
Nevertheless, the human brain is still a sponge.
And I'll make sure I soak it with good stuff for the rest of my days on Planet Earth.
My taste in books has shifted since mid last year. I used to only read fiction. Now I find it a tad boring.
Cham. I have at least 4-5 more unread fiction books at home.
Hmm mm...how ah?
I don't know. Anything. Everything.
From little bits of trivia to food to psychotheraphy to greek mythology to systemic constellations.
I'm lapping up things. I'd google things. I'd wiki things.
I'm reading a book called "Anyway - The Paradoxical Commandments" which is very simple yet extremely profound.
I'll share more on the commandments next time.
I like how K's parents stay relevant despite their age. I like how they have this quest for learning and how they keep their minds active.
Was talking to K's mum last night during dinner and she's still learning and going for courses at her age...
Wonderful. I think it's absolutely wonderful.
And it's good they have encouraged openness in thought and a similar buzz for learning in their children.
I did not get that in my own home environment as much and looking back, it might have been a pity that I did not learn as much in my younger days.
Nevertheless, the human brain is still a sponge.
And I'll make sure I soak it with good stuff for the rest of my days on Planet Earth.
My taste in books has shifted since mid last year. I used to only read fiction. Now I find it a tad boring.
Cham. I have at least 4-5 more unread fiction books at home.
Hmm mm...how ah?
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
zzzzz
It's a little irritating.
You're the Technical Manager.
Why the hell are you asking me how to write your paper? And how to solve your issues?
You're supposed to know the system leh. Why are you asking me???
You've been here for 6 months already......!!!!! You should know all these things???!!
Argh.
You're the Technical Manager.
Why the hell are you asking me how to write your paper? And how to solve your issues?
You're supposed to know the system leh. Why are you asking me???
You've been here for 6 months already......!!!!! You should know all these things???!!
Argh.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Rollercoaster
It's been a rollercoaster ride over the last 6 months.
I've been on highs and then brought to the lowest of depths.
I've been on lows and then brought to unimaginable highs.
It's wreaking havoc on my mind. I can't concentrate. I can't focus.
I'm functioning. But only at the barest level.
It's affecting my personal life and my work.
I need to get out of this rut. But I don't know how.
My mind's churning and yet it still draws a blank.
Am I making sense?
Things are floating in my head. But yet I can't put a finger on them.
A myriad of thoughts occupy my mind but yet, I feel only a dull drone. Nothing concrete comes out of my mind.
I don't know how many times I've had arguments with the folks at home.
I don't know how many times I've had to rely on the listening ears of friends.
I don't know how many times I've escaped into the musical world only to emerge still feeling unsated.
Oh god. Get me out of this please.
I've been on highs and then brought to the lowest of depths.
I've been on lows and then brought to unimaginable highs.
It's wreaking havoc on my mind. I can't concentrate. I can't focus.
I'm functioning. But only at the barest level.
It's affecting my personal life and my work.
I need to get out of this rut. But I don't know how.
My mind's churning and yet it still draws a blank.
Am I making sense?
Things are floating in my head. But yet I can't put a finger on them.
A myriad of thoughts occupy my mind but yet, I feel only a dull drone. Nothing concrete comes out of my mind.
I don't know how many times I've had arguments with the folks at home.
I don't know how many times I've had to rely on the listening ears of friends.
I don't know how many times I've escaped into the musical world only to emerge still feeling unsated.
Oh god. Get me out of this please.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong
One of the best cover versions I've heard of Edith Piaf's La Vie En Rose.
Love the trumpets...:)
Love the trumpets...:)
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