MissyShirls

I smell freedom~

2009-07-09T19:57:00.003+08:00

I just realised that it's been almost a year since I last blogged. I figured it's one of the best way of ventilating out though I have been really lazy to upkeep this page of mine. I have been having flu since monday evening. I felt really bad having to take so many days of sick leave but due to the fact that there's an increasing number of H1N1 incidences happening, one just have to take precautionary measures. The doctor gave me 3 days of MC to recupperate. Gladly, I was tested negative. The experience of having nasal swab stick going up your nostrils was pretty traumatic for me! It hurts~ tryin' not to sound gross but there was some traces of blood when I sneezed. You can imagine how it was for me. I have been confining myself at home for past 3 days. The medication which was prescribed for me didn't do much help. I am glad that the fever has settled though. I'll probably have to pay my GP a visit to get some clarinase to clear that nasal congestion and the irritating post nasal drip which disrupts my sleep. >.<

Being confined at home has done more "damage" than good. Haha Too much sleep drives one nuts especially to your mental health. I think it is very depressing to be staying home all day and night. Frankly speaking, I am trying hard not to succumb to the emo-ness in me. I have been eating, sleeping and playing FB. I can't wait to get out of the house tomorrow and indulge myself. Pedicure, perhaps some shopping and then meeting my friend for Japanese cuisine. xD At last, I can smell the air of freedom soon~

Happy thoughts

2008-10-22T23:41:00.002+08:00

It really has been a really long time since I last updated my blog. I have completed my studies just 2 months ago and I am now back to work. What triggered me to update my blog is probably boredom or maybe I am beginning to feel really insecure about myself. I have slackened and I find myself really affected by it. It is usually those quiet and boring nights that make you think or even wonder about your life; your everything.

I have just finished working 3 nights of graveyard shifts and right now, I am feeling totally worn out and simply to put it, I feel shitty, tired and haggard. I no longer feel the kinda energy I used to have anymore. The regular sleeping hours for the last 8 and 1/2 months made me more normal than before, which means, 3 hours of sleep which I used to be getting before is really considered inadequate. I have stopped going to the clubs these days probably dreading the "aftermath". Not having enough sleep is a disaster to me! Now sleep is more important to me than ever. Haha.

I seriously think that the blog is one of the best way of ventilating your feelings. It is usually very difficult to be talking to your friends or even your closed ones about your feelings or emotions. Just how many of your friends are willing to sit down there the whole day to hear your whinnings about life? Most of us would probably give you their best piece of advice based on their life experiences. I think most of us, well probably myself, would just prefer one to just listen.

Talking about being a confident person, I think that the confidence I used to have is half gone? I am unhappy with myself..and most would say, "Well don't just complain, do something about it!" I just want to be myself again. I want to be happy and confident. I feel lazy and have slackened again since the beginnning of 2008. I promise myself by the end of 2008, I am gonna find the old me back!

Geez, I could list down tons and tons of things I am unhappy about down but as what Abraham has taught, think of what you want and not what you don't want. So whenever you are feeling down, think of the happy thoughts.

Whinning...

2008-05-12T15:04:00.003+08:00

Here we go! It's monday again! I ain't suffering from monday blues but.. the damn weather is just killin' me. On top of that, there's renovation works going on upstairs. Here I am trying to study for my exams...and the damn drilling noise just won't stop! It's frustrating the hell outta me! Anyways, I can't wait for my exams to be over and I'll have like 5 days off before my OJT starts again! Boo...10 weeks of OJT.. I guess it's better than just being a lazy pig at home. Hah.. I just need to get my exercise and gym routine started again. And oh...seems like I am getting fairer.. I'll probably go sunbake one of these days..though too much exposure to the sun ain't good..but it will be great to have some colour on my skin! I just don't wanna look sickly..I don't understand why would some girls wanna look all white? I don't wanna look all dark but..some colour would be nice..at least I'd want a healthy glow..instead of looking all pale and sickly.

And I just got my manicure and pedicure done lately..electric blue.. gawd...well I kinda like the colour.. but..I have got people telling me I'm looking more like a demoness.. boo.. kinda have second thoughts now..I think after my exams, I'll probably switch to some nude tones.. =p

Hmm..I shouldn't be whinning too much before I'm being called a whinner again. But anyways, exam's happening on wednesday, behavioural science... wish me luck peeps! I'm gonna do my best to pass it!

Back to the books..... ^^

Exams Exams Exams~

2008-05-07T12:42:00.003+08:00

I haven't been blogging for ages! But...but I have to do this before I head out to school. I am having my health care management paper today..I am feeling nervous and scared.. and I am definitely in a sympathetic nervous mode.. well we have this parasympathetic and the sympathetic nervous system..blah blah.. I can go on and on..but ain't got anytime for this right now.. I just wanna tell myself, I will conquer this fear which I am having right now. I will sail through today's exam smoothly. I have the wisdom and strength to go through this! I will make it and pass today's paper! Positiveness always work! I will make it! GAMBATTE! Hah.. ^^V

Sleep Paralysis

2008-03-24T19:59:00.002+08:00

I have had a scary experience again last night just when I was falling asleep. I felt that I had been immobilized suddenly. I was scared and thought I felt a prescence. I didn't dare to open my eyes for I fear of seeing the invisible being. On top of that, I felt that "something" was pressing on my chest. I tried to move my upper limbs and even attempted to open my mouth to scream but I just couldn't. Numbness was felt over my body. I struggled for what it seemed like a minute or so. And I managed to break free. What had gone through my mind was, was there a spirit or a ghost trying to scare me by doing that? This ain't the worst I have ever experienced. During my poly days, I had a really bad experience one evening. It was around sevenish in the evening, while I was taking a nap. The same thing happened, but during that time, I had opened my eyes but I didn't see anything. I could even hear my younger brother playing games in his room. I was really scared. I attempted to scream but I just couldn't! The scary part was, I heard an evil laughter just beside me. I reckoned it persisted for more than a good 5 minutes. And then I was able to break free. I couldn't get back to sleep, and that night, I suffered insomnia.

Anyways, earlier on, I was curious and wanted to find out if there is any explanation behind this frightening experience. And what I found was that, this phenomenon is actually known as sleep paralysis. It is is a condition characterized by temporary paralysis of the body shortly after waking up (known as hypnopompic paralysis) or, less often, shortly before falling asleep (known as hypnagogic paralysis).

Physiologically, it is closely related to the normal paralysis that occurs during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, also known as REM atonia. Sleep paralysis occurs when the brain is awakened from an REM state into essentially a normal fully awake state, but the bodily paralysis is still occurring. This causes the person to be fully aware, but unable to move. In addition, this state may be accompanied by hypnagogic hallucinations. More often than not, sleep paralysis is believed by the person affected by it to be no more than a dream. This is the reason why there are many dream recountings which describe the person lying frozen and unable to move. The hallucinatory element to sleep paralysis makes it even more likely that someone will interpret the experience as simply a dream, as one might see completely fanciful objects in a room alongside the normal vision one can see.

Haha..now I know that all along I have been scaring myself. There is actually a scientific explanation for all these!

Vexed, stressed, and feeling damn emo~

2008-02-23T21:46:00.004+08:00

It's really been a while since I last updated my blog. I guess it's time to clear the cobwebs eh. I'm just not in the best of mood these days. Blame it on the stressful school life I am going through. Sometimes I really wonder if I have made the right choice. The coming week is my break week. It's suppose to be my holidays but everything's just gonna get hectic. I have alot of assignments due when school re-opens. I know I probably whine alot but nothing wrong with ventilating things out when it gets stressful. I figure it's better than bottoming up things. I think I'd probably go bersek.

I have been trying to tell myself to enjoy this weekend before next week comes. Suddenly I just dunno what to do and where/what to begin with. I am really real vexed these days, ahh I just feel like crying it out. Besides ventilating out my frustrations and worries through this portal, I dunno if I should be bugging my friends with this. I know what they are gonna tell me.. "Have faith, you can do it". I know eventually I will, just because I do not want to see myself fail. I want to make it and then move on with my life. Of course, nothing in life comes easy. I'll just try my best and make it through. It's another good 5 months to go. So peeps, do wish me luck! I'll probably snap out of this emo mode until monday comes! Hah.. (EMO-ing in progress~) Life's a bitch!!! RAWR~

An eerie dream

2008-01-06T22:25:00.000+08:00

I was taking a short nap earlier this evening. Anyways, I had an eerie dream. In the dream, I dreamt that I was sitting down at the void deck down at my block. It was at night and I was just seated there relaxing and looking around. There, I saw a group of people walking towards my direction and one guy offered me some pastry. He greeted me "Happy New Year" and then left. And then came 2 ladies. They started talking to me. One of them was in her late 40s and the other probably in her 60s. They too, offered me the same pastries. Hah talking about food. Anyways, they both sat down and then started telling me stories. They were real friendly. I couldn't remember what the younger lady was telling me, but suddenly I just dozed off there. I woke up to find myself sleeping in my bed. Then I lapsed into sleep again and found myself back there sitting. The looks on their faces turned eerie despite still smiling. I got scared with chills running down my spine. I didn't feel too good. I was telling myself that I don't think they belong to this world? So I told them I have to leave. I just quickly walked back upstairs and was glad to find that the main door to my apartment wasn't locked. When I opened the door, I saw my late grandma sitting there in the living room. She quickly walked towards me and asked if I have met any ghosts downstairs. I told her I think I did, she just hugged and comforted me, telling me, "Don't be scared, let them come, I'll drive them away. Don't you worry." And then I just woke up!

The dream was really weird and eerie!! I felt as if I was in another dimension or some sort. I had a cold chill running down my spine when I woke up after that dream. Even my palms are still sweaty as I type. Ekk.. what a dream! I'm feeling cold and kinda scared? Don't ask me why. But I do believe in ghosts and spirits. Somehow I think my late grandma came back to visit me. And I know I may sound unfillial but she didn't come across my mind for the past week or so. Weird eh? Oh well.. something to wonder about. Do ghosts and spirits exist?

First week of school

2008-01-05T13:52:00.000+08:00

Started first week of school right after New Year's day! I must say it is just the beginning of a new "nightmare"! Hahah But, I am trying to psycho myself every single day that I can do it. I know I can, I just need to change my thinking alittle. Ok here goes, I will take up the challenge and make myself a more knowledgeable and strong person after this! Nothing is too difficult if you are willing to face it and fight it. I think it is probably due to the fact that I have not been studying for years. I am trying real hard to adapt to it again. Hopefully I can get into the momentum by next week. My first written assignment is gonna be due on wednesday! So as I am writing this blog, I am searching for resources to work on. I would appreciate if there is anyone who knows where I can get good free nursing journals out there? Do drop me a note please! Ahh I need help! Many thanks! =)

Anyways, here are my resolutions for the year of 2008.
They are:

1) To survive and graduate with good grades at the end of the advanced diploma course!!

2) To be fit physically and mentally, so it's gym and jogging despite having a busy school schedule!

3) To spend money wisely and to save on a regular basis.

HAPPY 2008 PEOPLE!!

2008-01-02T01:25:00.000+08:00

Okay I have been neglecting this blog of mine way too long! 2008 is here and I ought to start blogging again! I was out on New Year's eve with my group of friends. Anyways, the initial plan was to check out "Clinic" but unfortunately, it was full house. So we ended up in Boat Quay instead. The first pub we went in was packed and everyone seemed all ready to welcome 2008. They had those colourful party sprays in their hands. I wasn't very pleased with it though. Some guys in there just started spraying it at us when the clock struck 12. Frankly speaking, I was really really pissed. My friends and I were hiding under the bar counter when they were just going all crazy with the sprays. I was almost in tears. I nearly wanted to cry. The spray was all sticky, smelly and nasty. I just wanted to leave the place immediately but I didn't wanna risk getting sprayed at even more. And when I finally managed to get out of the pub, I was so so angry! I totally lost my cool. I was swearing and cursing $#@%$#^!!. I don't like using vulgarities. And when I do, it means I am really really mad. Hah I think my friends were shocked to hear me cursing vulgarities. I know it ain't a good sight but I had to let out my anger. I just don't enjoy this kinda fun perhaps? I was in a mess. I looked horrible! Those party spray strings were all over my hair, my clothes and even my most treasured LV bag. As much as they think it's a fun idea, I reckon its just totally a wrong move. I wouldn't wanna stay in there a minute longer. We moved on to another pub and had plenty of fun playing games and just chilling. I think I had a great night out despite all that!

Anyways, I am starting school today! It's gonna be my first day and I have not been studying for ages! I am actually scared.. I totally wanna do well. I hope things would turn out the way I want it to be at the end of the day. I have yet to list my new year's resolutions. What's yours? Whatever it is, I hope everyone is able to fulfill whatever they have wished and hope for. May 2008 be a blessed and wonderful year for everyone. Cheers!! =)

Day 2 of my annual leave

2007-10-31T02:27:00.000+08:00

Oh my gawd, the wind was blowing so hard on my way back! It was actually scary for me! The wind was blowing all the dry leaves towards me! Good thing I had my shopping bag to cover my face. And it was hard to have a good look at the road for oncoming cars as the wind was blowing against the left side of my face. Lots of dust, sand and leaves were just almost hitting against my face and I had to practically half-close my eyes to prevent sand from gettng in. Thank gawd it was past midnight and there were no oncoming cars. However, one stylofoam box cover just got stucked to my leg and I managed to get rid of it after some struggling. I also managed to dodge the stylofoam box from hitting me! Arghh.. Haha man it was just creepy! :x Anyways, the rain is coming down hard right now. I am very sure that I'll have a really good sleep.

Today I was out again with my buddy. We had wanted to go Vivocity to do some window shopping but ended up going down Orchard instead. Dinner was wanton mee and we managed to catch "The Seeker". I thought it was just okay. I was rather disappointed with it though. Probably I'll give it a 6 out of 10. I find that this movie caters more for the kids. Haha but anyways, I am really looking forward to "The Golden compass" and "Stardust".

Okies, it's Day 3 of my annual leave and I am just gonna chill and then head out to the gym when I get up later in the morning/afternoon. *Yawns* It's snoozing time! The sound of the rain just makes it nicer to sleep.

On Annual vacation from monday~

2007-10-30T01:55:00.000+08:00

Gawd, I am so so so tired! But it was a well spent monday for me! I am officially on annual vacation till the 15th! :) I was out shopping with my buddy in town. Today or should I say yesterday since its already 2am now. I managed to get a few items I really like. I got a nice eyeshadow palatte from M.A.C, a schoolgirl skirt from Mphosis, a belt from Mango and lastly a sling sports bag from NIKE. I am probably gonna be splurging for the next few weeks. My birthday is round the corner and I am having mixed feelings about it. Haha happy because my friends are gonna be celebrating it for me and sad because I am gonna be a year older now. Anyways, I should just say, age is just a number. :)

And ohhhh my trip to Hong Kong is just next week. I am gonna be spending 5 days there. It will be my first trip there and I am totally excited and hyped up about it. There will be plenty of good food to indulge in and I have heard that shopping there is pretty good too. Of course, I am definitely gonna be going to Disneyland to check it out. This may be good for me since I am most likely gonna be a full time student from January 2008 onwards.

I just totally love travelling so I am constantly thinking of where my next destination would be. My next destination after Hong Kong would be Brisbane, Australia. I can't wait to visit my buddies there. Haha I know what most of my friends would say. My Hong Kong trip hasn't even started yet and yet I am already talking about next year. I ain't too sure of what's my schedule gonna be like for next year but I am gonna be working real hard to get through it smoothly! I'll probably head there after the final exams. :P

Anyways, it's good to know that I can sleep till late today and just go out and do my things. *Yawns* I should try and update my blog more often I guess. I have really really been a lazy bum. Anyways, snoozing time! ^^

Anatomy of the brain

2007-10-20T20:28:00.000+08:00

Oops! It's really been a very long time since I have had the mood to blog! I admit I have been busy. It's been a long week for me and I am glad weekend is here. I didn't do much today and in fact, I have been really unproductive. I can't say I am in the best of mood right now mainly because I am in pain. I have this nasty canker sore at the back of my throat and it is hurting real badly. I have been sucking on lozenges to soothe and numb the throat. It's helping alittle though. I am on day off today but I really did not have the mood to go out at all. I basically spent my whole day just eating and sleeping. Anyways, too much sleep is driving me nuts. I have been thinking about next year. I am most probably becoming a full time student when January comes. I am gonna be taking up the advanced diploma course most likely if it all goes well. I was just browsing on google looking for reading materials to get myself ready. Here are some of the anatomy of the human brain I have to study before the course commences. Hehehe! Just the 12 cranial nerves of the brain which is enough to drive you nuts!

Canker sore (Oral/mouth ulcer)

2007-09-26T00:49:00.001+08:00

What a day! Can you believe what just happened to me within a day? Well I bit my lip with this tiny canker sore 7 times in a row! And it all happened in just less than 30 mins while I was having my meal break at work earlier? Argh.. what luck eh! And guess what? The sore just got bigger as expected! I am gonna start doing what the asians especially the chinese like doing? Down myself with loads of "Cooling" stuff for the next few days. Everyone's telling me that if you accidentally bit your own lip, it means that you have too much heat trapped inside the body, in other words, too heaty! :/ Haha I have another colleague telling me, oh someone must be cursing you! :/ Who would be so mean to do that to me?? I didn't think I deserved that. Well I guess it's probably due to the graveyard shifts and lacked of good rest and sleep. I should have gotten a day off after graveyard shift but I was being scheduled to work the next day. Anyways, I bought a few boxes of Herbal Jelly from Eu Yan Sang in attempt to try to cool down things alittle haha. Oh I have heard that it's good for complexion and has detoxifying qualities. Maybe I'll have one box per week? We'll see how well it works! And of course I have been drinking lots and lots of fluids. Let's just hope the sore goes off soon. Alrighty, it's bedtime for me!

Lovely song by Luther Vandross

2007-09-24T03:31:00.001+08:00

I was just having supper at with a buddy of mine at Macdonald's. And this song~ "Dance with my father" by Luther Vandross started playing on the radio on class 98. It's a really touching and beautiful song I think. Of course the singer sings of how he misses his late father etc. I can totally relate to him and how he must have felt since I have lost a loved one many years ago. Anyways, the lyrics were beautifully written. Besides that, the melody is really soothing and relaxing. I thought I might wanna share it with you guys. Anyways, time to drift off to dreamland! It's a brand new day tomorrow and I am looking forward to it!

Objects of Desire

2007-09-21T03:15:00.000+08:00

Ain't this mobile phone a beauty?? LG KU 970! :)) I am planning to get it, however it'll be helpful if those who are using this phone out there to give me some reviews on it?? :) Thanks!

This lappy is a gorgeous babe! I ain't a pink person but this colour makes me feel all girly! Hahaha

Just some thoughts

2007-09-21T01:31:00.000+08:00

It's really been a while since I last blogged. I have been really lazy these days I guess. Anyways, it's already mid-week and time just seems to be flying past really fast. Week after week has gone by. The end of September is almost here now. Well there are few things I am looking forward to. My birthday, my Hong Kong trip and maybe Xmas? :) One thing that is for sure though, I have at least started saving up regularly. I am more careful with my finances. But I still can't kick the habit of shopping. Haha I guess it's just a girl thing? It's just weird that most girls would complain that they don't have any nice clothes to wear. Sounds familiar? I am too, guilty of that. My wardrobe is filling up fast and I am still buying more new clothes. I guess every girl loves to look good. And the funny thing is whenever I start tidying my wardrobe, I'd go like..oops seems like I have forgotten about this dress/top/bottom. Alot of clothes are being left neglected or forgotten. I can't say I am proud of this. Hahaha..

I have started working out more regularly and eating more healthy. :) Gambatte!! I am gonna be more fit and toned! :P And as for the law of attraction, I am still trying to apply it to daily life as much as possible. Even though at times, I do feel alittle down but I am only human. :)Awe well, just writing down my thoughts at the moment. Tomorrow and everyday is a brand new day. Life has alot to offer. It's up to you if you want to grab the given opportunities or not. One thing for sure, time leaves no mercy. Once it's gone, nothing can be done to travel back in time. Unless someone invents a time machine! :P

Here's the difference between a female brain and a male brain! Heex

What a long tiring day

2007-09-14T20:50:00.000+08:00

I am feeling so very tired right now! I feel as if I could just fall asleep right now at this very minute the moment my eyes close. I had a long day at work and spent more than 2 hours at the gym, working out, trying to burn off the damn fats! I have been trying out on the cross trainer. So far, I am enjoying it more than running on the treadmill. I need a change. I have come to the conclusion that I have hit the plateau and it is time to change my workout routine. Well I must admit that partly it is due to the fact that I have gotten alittle lazy after recovering from sinusitis. I had to stop exercising back then for almost 2 weeks. I am still trying to get back to my usual routine really. So wish me luck! I hope to get fitter and healthier! Alrighty, almost bedtime for me. Hey Ben! My panda buddy, if you're reading this, soon we will just be buddies and not panda buddies! LMAO :P Have a great weekend peeps! It's another wonderful day for me tomorrow! I'd like to think that way. Just makes one feel better, don't you think? Especially for those who has to go on shift work during weekends, like myself? :P

Getting lazy

2007-09-13T12:07:00.000+08:00

It's really been a long time since I last updated my blog! I have been getting really lazy these days I guess. *Yawns* I just woke up from my long sleep and I am still feeling really groggy and sleepy. Work is waiting for me soon. I am just telling myself that I should not dread going to work. I am just going into the "BURNOUT" phase maybe. These days, I can barely keep my eyes open by 1-2am. Good sign maybe? Haha I have been having a really messed up sleeping pattern all these years due to my work nature. So I guess when it's dark, I should be sleepy, instead of feeling really awake. I am still laughing at the comment my friend Ben made last night when I was telling him about it. "Soon we'll be buddies and not panda buddies." We call each other Panda buddies because we both have dark rings and eyebags like a panda hehe. I am feeling really restless lately. I probably just need to go on a vacation soon! I need a short break, to get away from reality for a while! I can't wait for November to come. I have booked a 5 days trip to Hong Kong recently. I'll be going with a friend of mine. It's gonna be my first time there. However,as excited as I can be, I am having mixed feelings though. I'd be a year older! Ack! Scary isn't it? Well for me at least hehe. I still remember when I was much younger, I used to be really happy whenever it's my birthday. Anyways, there's still less than 2 months to go before my actual birthday comes. I am probably just thinking too much!

Just a quick update

2007-09-09T00:54:00.000+08:00

Haha my buddy Nuo just commented that I haven't been updating my blog for ages. It's been more than 2 weeks now! Haha I blame it on this korean drama~ "Goong S"! I bought the whole VCD set just last week. And I have been watching it ever since on my pc while I am online. Haha So I have devoted most of my free time just watching this drama. I simply enjoy it loads! And it has eaten into my sleeping time too! Oops :X Anyways, I should be heading to bed right about now! I'll update my blog again real soon gal! Last 3 episodes to go~~ Haha Gambatte!! ;)

Mrts, Buses

2007-08-24T11:48:00.000+08:00

Arghh.. I just have to write about this! I am sure alot of you out there feel the same about this if you read on. Have you all realised that everytime during the peak hours, when the entrance to the train is extremely packed and you got "lucky"? You manage to squeeze into a small little space just before that door closes? And when you turn to look inside. Oh there are plenty of space in there and no one seems to want to move inside! I really wonder why?? And sometimes when I am with a friend, I'd make a comment "complaining". It would be just loud enough for them to hear it. "Look at the train inside, there's alot of space, I just do not know why these people refuse to move in further!" Haha I know it's pretty sarcastic but I can't help it! I mean can't they just move in alittle further and make some space for the communters who are coming in? Don't you just hate it when you are just waiting there for like 5 mins and you can't get into the train because of some inconsiderate bunch of people?

It's the same for buses. And each time the bus driver has to shout to the rear end of the bus for passengers to move in so that others can get in! It just annoys the hell out of me. I have missed buses because the passengers in front of the buses refused or can't be bothered to move in. And when you look carefully, it's nearly empty at the rear of the bus!! Next time people, when that happens, tell it to the driver! Sometimes I do that! ;) And it works wonders! Hahahaa

9 Words Women Use

2007-08-20T05:37:00.000+08:00

Haha my friend, Terry was sharing it with me on MSN earlier. I think it's oh so true! So I thought I should post it on here!

1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5. Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. "That's okay" means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7. Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome.

8. Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F@!K YOU!

9. Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to #3.

Disappointed

2007-08-13T22:24:00.000+08:00

Finally, I have got some time to ventilate my frustrations and disatisfaction here! I am on day off tomorrow. At last I can have a good night rest till late morning tomorrow. Anyways, I am just really vexed and unhappy at work presently. I have blogged about my fate of maybe being transferred out to another unit. Anyways, one of my seniors actually approached my male supervisor( I shall call him K) asking why was I the one being chosen since I am still young and has potential to be upgraded. The reason given by K was that, I had rejected his offer to be sent for advanced diploma. Which was why I was being chosen to be on standby mode. How nice eh?? I mean it just feels like I would most likely be condemned and it would definitely not be easy to be sent out for further studies in the near future. I mean I didn't reject the offer, I just didn't tell K my answer. I had actually communicated to my other supervisor (I shall call her M) like more than 1 month ago that I have decided to pursue studies. M did tell me that she would communicate and let K know. I had assumed M would do that.

Anyways, I have spoken to M just right after hearing what my senior has said. I was telling him that "I DO WANT TO PURSUE STUDIES!" M said, "I wasn't aware of that and you should have come to me personally." I told M that "I didn't do so because K has said she would let ya know about this". I got to admit that I should have went to him personally. But what confuses me is that if both supervisors are managing the same unit, shouldn't there be communication between the both of them before any decision is being made to send anyone out? And here is the contradiction, K reckons only staff who doesn't wanna be upgraded goes to that unit but M thinks that I would still get my chance to pursue my studies. So what is the real situation? I should just trust my own gut feeling and stand up for myself. But what upsets me the most was that, both of them like preaching about good leadership. In my case, communication is just simply not there at all! I was just reading the qualities of a good leader..hmm seems like both of them are lacking in alot of areas! Anyways, I just hope the best comes out of this for me!

Ten qualities of a good leader:

1)Be technically proficient - As a leader, you must know your job and have a solid familiarity with your employees' tasks.

2)Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions - Search for ways to guide your organization to new heights. And when things go wrong, they always do sooner or later -- do not blame others. Analyze the situation, take corrective action, and move on to the next challenge.

3)Make sound and timely decisions - Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools.

4)Set the example - Be a good role model for your employees. They must not only hear what they are expected to do, but also see. We must become the change we want to see - Mahatma Gandhi

5)Know your people and look out for their well-being - Know human nature and the importance of sincerely caring for your workers.

6)Keep your workers informed - Know how to communicate with not only them, but also seniors and other key people.

7)Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers - Help to develop good character traits that will help them carry out their professional responsibilities.

8)Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished - Communication is the key to this responsibility.

9)Train as a team - Although many so called leaders call their organization, department, section, etc. a team; they are not really teams...they are just a group of people doing their jobs.

10)Use the full capabilities of your organization - By developing a team spirit, you will be able to employ your organization, department, section, etc. to its fullest capabilities.

Thou shalt be brave!

2007-08-12T23:58:00.000+08:00

I hate to admit this! but erm I hate needles..well I hate to be pricked by needles!! OUCH~! Well at work, we have been scheduled for a free body checkup including blood tests tomorrow. So I have started fasting since midnight. Thank gawd, water is still allowed! :D I know alot of people would or might wonder, how can a nurse be scared of getting pricked or even a jab? I mean hello?? I am only human and I too can feel the pain. Hahah I just don't think there's anything wrong with nurses being scared of needles? I still remember I was being dragged by my friend to get my flu shot last year. It hurt like hell! And so I have decided not to get one this year! Thankfully we do have an option to opt out. ;)

Haha well, it's been a while since I last updated my blog, I haven't got alot to talk about but I have fully recovered from my sinusitis and yes thank gawd, I no longer have to take those big nasty antibiotics anymore! So yep, I have completed the 2 weeks course. I am just feeling healthy, hyper, restless and energetic these days. However on the contrary, I am feeling really tired from work and I was out the whole day after work. I just saw "Rush Hour 3" at cineleisure and thought that it was really hilarious. I had a good laugh and it was a good relief from the hectic and busy work schedule. And yes I got my dose of sushi! Yum!! "I LIVE TO EAT!!!" :P Anyways, after tomorrow, I'll have my day off and then it's graveyard shift again. Oh well...I feel do like blabbing more but I seriously need to get myself into the shower and then off to bed. Haha good luck to me on my blood taking tomorrow! I will be brave and face it like a WOMAN! Arghhh~ :X Have a great week peeps!! Cheers! ^^

I'm thinking: my work, my future

2007-08-06T02:21:00.001+08:00

I just got the news from the colleagues last night that I'd be transferred out to another department. My first reaction was, is it really for real? A couple of weeks ago, my supervisor did communicate with me, telling me that I'd be sent to the new ward temporary if there is a need. The reason he gave me was that that new ward needed experienced staff and that was why I was being chosen. I have always complained to my friends and fellow colleagues how much I hated the workload. Truth is, yes I can't stand the working conditions at my current department. But what kept me going was, I have great buddies and colleagues. My fear is that, would this "temporary posting" be a permanent one? This was what happened to my other buddy at work. The instruction given to her was that she would be sent there just temporary. But it seems that she is being permanently posted there now.

But my main concern now is that, would I lose the skills if I get transferred out to another department? To maintain my privacy and for the sake of the organisation. I shall not mention too much. But I have got plans to go for my advanced diploma. And I am currently nursing those patients under that speciality. I am really worried that I wouldn't be able to get selected. I have spoken to one of my supervisor about this, she has promised me that, I will still stand a chance. I wonder how true? It seems that my future is again yet another unknown. I have heard from my friend that the new environment would be less stressful and there would be less workload. Yes that would be lovely but no thanks, I'd rather stay at where I'm at and proceed with my plans. *Shrugs* I am just not too sure of it anymore. I had everything all planned out but now.. :( And it would be really hard to part with my buddies. Of course I'd still keep in touch with them often, I even plan to celebrate my birthday with them. I just hope whatever lies ahead of me isn't just a blurry image.

I am trying to stay positive now. I hope I'll get whatever I have wished for.

Sick and Frustrated

2007-08-02T22:43:00.000+08:00

I have nothing constructive to blog about right now~ but I am just feeling really depressed because I have been sick for the past one week. I guess it would be the best to just blog about my frustrations rather than bottoming it up inside me. At least the blog does not complain about me whinning so much in here. I have not recovered from my sinusitis yet. I had just been to the doctor's and she has prescribed me with another one week of horsepills sized antibiotics. That's another 14 more doses of it. :( It's just such a pain in the butt having to remember to pop those gigantic pills! I know being a nurse myself, I should know what to do but it's just a drag and hassle having to do that. I really can't wait to get well! It's draining out my life slowly. I know probably to some it might not be a big deal. But for a person who is as restless and hyperactive like myself. I can't stand a minute being stucked at home.

I have to clear my nasal congestion every now and then. It's making the skin around my nose all red, dry and blotchy. How attractive is that?! Ack~ I just wished that it will clear off soon because I am unable to do alot of things. I missed going out with my friends. I have not been this sick for a long time now. And I think that this has somehow affected my daily routine. I can't exercise and I am going crazy being deprived from it! I don't have the energy to do the things I used to or even enjoy my food like how I used to because my sense of taste and smell too been affected.

Actually after writing all that out, I feel much better. I just hope tomorrow will be a better and a brighter day for me! For those peeps who has been listening to my whinings on MSN, thanks!

Yet another 2 days of sick leave

2007-07-28T12:12:00.000+08:00

Last night had been a terrible one for me. I was running a high fever and shivering the whole night. It was so cold and as usual, when I am sick, I feel depressed and all vulnerable. It was 4 am in the morning and I didn't have anyone to talk to. I think I fell asleep probably at around 5am. I woke up with a terrible headache, felt all lethargic and I had problems swallowing. My throat hurt so badly. Anyways, I just got back from the doctor's not long ago. I am having tonsilitis and sinusitis according to her. It's been a while since I got so sick. The last time when I felt this sick was last year. I was on vacation in US and Canada. It took me more than 2 weeks to recover back then. Ack, I have to be on a course of antibiotics for the next 6 days. All in all, I am popping 6 tablets! They may look fanciful but ain't candies!

Oh well, what I am worried about right now is, I guess my colleagues at work wouldn't be too happy to hear that I am on sick leave again. And plus my supervisors would probably not be really unhappy to hear that, I have taken 3 days of sick leave in a row from friday till sunday. I guess that probably doesn't reflect too well on my apprasial, does it? Sometimes I wonder if I am being treated like a human being at all. I mean you get sick at some point, right? You get remarks like "Oh you should take care of yourself and try not to get sick." But come on, if the bugs come looking for you, there's no way you can run! We are like totally defendless against something thats invisible to the naked eye. I mean who likes to be sick right? I think generally, well from what I have experienced, they are sometimes doubtful about your sickness. They reckoned that taking sick leave is just bad working attitude. It pisses me off real badly sometimes. Anyways, my conscience is clear. I am genuinely sick and they can always call my family doctor to check if they want to! Argh.. how can they be so insensitive. I have always thought that a good superior looks into the well being of the staff and genuinely cares for you.

From my point of view, I shouldn't be working when I am sick. I'd be spreading the infection to my colleagues and clients. Oh well, I just hope I can recover soon because it feels terrible to be sick! :(

Joke of the week

2007-07-28T03:50:00.000+08:00

A buddy of mine, Alex shared with me a hilarious joke earlier on MSN which I thought I should share it with the rest of you. HAHAHA it really cheered me up as I am feeling really sick and crappy.

A very loud, unattractive, mean woman walked into Wal-Mart with her two kids, yelling obscenities at them all the way through the entrance.

The Wal-Mart Greeter says "Good morning, and welcome to Wal-Mart . Nice children you have there. Are they twins?"

The ugly woman stopped yelling long enough to say . "Hell no they ain't! Oldest one's 9 and the other one's 7. Why the hell would you think they're twins? Are you blind, or just stupid?"

"I'm neither blind nor stupid", replied the greeter. "I just couldn't believe you got laid twice."

On sick leave

2007-07-27T13:41:00.000+08:00

Ack,I'm on sick leave today due to fever. My voice is pretty much sounding very "sexy" and I have got that damn hacking cough which gives me a bad headache and a painful chest. I wonder how long it's gonna take me to recover. The weather is all nice and chilly though, thanks to the rain. Anyways, I was just blogging about how heaty food may have caused me to be sick yesterday. And guess what my dad prepared for lunch today? He made me my favourite beef soup. It was so good that I couldn't resist and for dessert,I had some really nice chilled mango! It tasted so sweet and juicy. I don't think anybody who enjoys food can resist that. Haha I do hope that it is as what the chinese usually say, "using poison to counteract poison". Alrighty time for some medication and a long big snooze. Gosh, I feel like a pig right now. zzzzzZZZZZZZ

Down with the flu bug

2007-07-26T13:14:00.000+08:00

As I am blogging right now. I am down with the nasty flu bug. I am now blaming it on the irregular sleeping hours I am getting and the heaty food I have consumed for the past one week. Beef, mangoes, crackers, milo etc. You name it. I just enjoy eating, bad eh? Since young, my grandmother and parents have actually managed to convince me that eating too much heaty food makes you sick. I am just wondering, if flu or other upper respiratoy tract infections are caused by bacteria. Why is it that the older generation thinks that upper respiratory tract infection is caused by consuming too much heaty food? Being a health care professional myself, I can't really explain why. None of the textbooks suggest that eating heaty food causes sore throat or any other upper respiratory tract infections. And weirdly, sometimes after drinking those cooling herbal tea, or by eating something cooling actually helps relieve the sore throat. Does eating heaty food actually lowers down your immunity and the flu bug just attacks it? However, sore throat can be caused by other bacterias like S.aureus. I am sure most asians would know what food falls under the heaty food category and what falls under the cooling food category.

Some examples of heaty foods are: durian (yum my favourite! I just love those bittersweet ones), some say mangoes, lychees, anything deep fried, beef and much more. And cooling foods are: Herbal tea, oranges, Chrysanthemum tea, soft drinks etc. I think I seem to know more heaty food haha because usually those food taste the best! Hehe I am sure most of you would agree. Help I need an answer to this. Does anyone actually know why?? The theory behind this I have thought about it for a long time now, well it's just my own assumption I wonder if this makes sense? Probably heaty food contains alot of so called "heat" and when you consume too much of it, it actually increase your body's "Yang" causing symptoms like sore throat, fever etc? And to combat that, you have to consume cooling foods/drinks to lower it down. Hmmm oh well probably the chinese physician would be able to explain it?

Nearly got suffocated

2007-07-21T20:59:00.000+08:00

Woot! Just got back from the gym! It was a great workout! Now I am happy and contented with myself. It's been a couple of days since I last exercised. Anyways, as usual, at the start of my workout routine, I'd be running on the treadmill for at least 30 mins. I was running on the treadmill and enjoying every min of it. And everything seemed real cool and relaxing. Plus I had my treasured nano with me. I was just happily running and jiving through to my favourite tracks and oh I was doing the usual too~ day dreaming. ;) Until a guy came along!! Before you make any conclusion I guess all of you might be wondering.. wait.. read on! It wasn't a drop dead gorgeous hunk peeps! Oh my gawd, Mr stinky was in da house! I could hardly breathe!! This dude had a really bad body odour. I didn't wanna stop my running to get away from the stink bomb. So I had to clench my teeth hard and try my very best to endure till the very last minute. I had my head turned slightly to the left to scream for some fresh air(Cos Mr Stinky is just on my right side). Argh.. I nearly had the urge to turn to him and tell him, " Hey dude! Please go invest on a bottle of deodorant!!" I hope one fine day he would know the existence of a body deodorant. =.=''' Even if that dude was the most handsome guy in the world, having body odour is just a major turn off!

Clearing annual leave

2007-07-21T14:54:00.000+08:00

Yay it's weekend! And guess what?? I don't have to work today! I was being rostered to be on duty for both saturday and sunday. However,I got lucky!! My superior wanted me to clear off some of my annual leave! Before he could say anything, I agreed to it immediately! I am so glad to have these two days off! I can finally have a good rest. I have not been sleeping enough these days. Sometimes I wished that I was working regular hours like 9-5. So that I can have fixed weekend offs. However, working in shifts give the flexibility. Like for example, I could be out after a morning shift to get the stuff I want or run the errands I am suppose to do. On the down side, it's the PM to AM shift that gets to me the most. I probably have only 3-4 hours of sleep before the AM shift and having to work on public holidays and weekends while others are out enjoying themselves. Haha I hate having to work on graveyard shift during the weekend. Especially when I am taking the MRT just looking around. And seeing some of the communters all dressed up nicely and going out to meet their friends. I would be green with envy! It's just a depressing sight for me..wishing that I didn't have to work on that very night. Oh well, I guess one can't have everything eh. One thing that's for sure though, sometimes I do not even have to face the monday blues especially when I am being scheduled to be on day off! Hehe

I didn't plan anything yet for today and tomorrow though and it's already 3pm now. I will just probably head down to the gym and get a great workout! I totally need it. I am sure it's gonna make me feel better today. I am feeling like a total lazy bum right now. We'll see what I come up with when I am done with the gym. Let's see if any of my friends wants to go out! Movies? Supper anyone?? Haha just not clubbing for tonight! I was out till like 4ish this morning. So it ain't gonna do me good if I were to go club again. I am feeling really sleepy and tired right now. Alrighty, time to head down to the gym! I really hope I am able to come out with something before evening comes. Have a great weekend people! Cheers! ^^

Just some thoughts

2007-07-16T02:46:00.001+08:00

Ack what a week! It's been a while since I last blogged! Anyways, I am so glad that the weekend is over! That is because I had been on graveyard shift. The past few nights at work had been just crazy! Anyways, I managed to catch "Die hard 4" earlier. It was a great movie! I loved it! I think it's worth watching! And as for "Harry Potter". It was a great disappointment. Somehow, I had expected more from it. It just wasn't as great as the previous episode. I still can't figure out exactly why though. Maybe it's the cast that has grown up? I am getting alot of negative feedbacks from friends about "Harry Potter". Alot of them actually think that it was a waste of money! I personally think that the plot wasn't that fantastic! :(

woot! It's monday! And I ain't gonna be facing monday blues! :P I have seriously got to go for a jog when I wake up first thing in the morning! I need the adrenaline and endorphins. Frankly speaking, right now, I am feeling really crappy. Like I am feeling so damn fat right now. I need to go burn off some extra calories! So a jog around the neighbourhood should do the trick! I am gonna be meeting my buddy tomorrow! I can't wait to see her! It's been a while since I last saw her. She had been studying in Brisbane. And now she is back for a couple of weeks before returning to Oz for the new job. There is gonna be alot of catching up to do! I have so much to tell her. And I am amazed, she has lost a great deal of weight from what I see. 10Kg for the past few months! I do not know if it was me who had influenced her haha but She started going for jogs everyday. It just feels good to be fit and healthy! I am sure she understands why I got addicted to gym now.;)

I have decided to further my studies. I will most likely be taking up advanced diploma next year to upgrade myself. I think its time to think about what I want in life. I do not want to be just leading my life the way it is now, and not have any goal/plan. Like always, I like to tell many people, life is like a book. I want it to be an interesting one and not just a plain dull and boring one. I want to lead a meaningful life accomplishing the goals I have set for myself. I hate to be living my life without a purpose or an aim. That's just a waste of precious time. Life is so precious. You live life and enjoy it. Many a times, you get upset, unhappy, facing failures and setbacks. In life you live and you learn. When you lose something, you also gain something in return. I guess everyone of us are being brought to this world to learn lessons.

It is freaky how fast time goes! One blink of an eye, a decade would go by. In less than 3 years I'll be hitting the 30. I hope that I can accomplish more goals before I hit 30. That's a promise to myself.

I just realised, I have typed alot over the past 30 mins or so. I may or may not make sense but I don't care. I just want to ventilate out my thoughts before bedtime! It will be a brand new day for me! Lots to do! I have to meet my buddy, get a new pair of shoes for work, get my brows trimmed and also get a new gym bag!
Haha so anyways, have a great week people!

My meez creation

2007-07-09T04:32:00.000+08:00

Here's my meez creation! Does it look like me?? Haha well maybe not the figure though. I ain't that slim. Meow just gave me that link and I got hooked on to it for a while! Haha feels as if I was really going out shopping, and trying on the clothes. Heh~What a babe eh! Wish I had her figure! Haha gonna hit the gym and work hard for it! ^^

Off goes the lazy sunday

2007-07-08T23:43:00.000+08:00

It's been a while since I last updated my blog! Anyways, the new week has arrived. Off goes the lazy sunday and here comes the blue monday! I have so many cool things to look forward to, despite being scheduled to go on graveyard shift on thursday, friday and saturday. However, it ain't bad though! At least I'll have sunday and monday off after that. It was a cool day at work but I didn't feel well at all. I had a bad headache but thank gawd it's not bugging me anymore.

I have wednesday off for this week. I have planned a trip to sentosa with a buddy of mine. I really can't wait for that! It's been a while since I last went there. It must have been almost a year. I just seriously need to go under the sun to get myself baked. Haha.. I am just getting too damn fair! So fair that the lights reflect on my skin. Hahaha I am probably exaggerating it alittle but oh well.. something has gone to be done. I know too much sun ain't good but without it, I am just looking too pale. I need that healthy glow in me! I need to get a new big towel and Coppertone SPF 15 sunblock! :P And oh oh the finale would actually be "Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix" for the day. The 5th episode is gonna be out this thursday. Thank gawd that they actually have slots for wednesday. So I am gonna catch that. I have never missed a single episode. Alot of peeps would probably say, "Oh Harry Potter is just a movie for kids!" Anyways, I do have that childish side in me. Whoever said you have to be serious all the time right? I just get excited over little things like that. And I guess all these just add alittle more zest to my life.

Oh yeah, I have been procrastinating too for a while now. I was meant to go get a UOB savings account. I think I blogged about it earlier. And guess what? It's still not done yet! Hah how typical of me eh! I will make a promise to myself, to go get one done by this week!! Or I'll have to bite myself real hard...Haha Nehhh okay anyways, I should learn to have some sense of responsibility. "Walk the talk gal!"

Alrighty, time to sign off! Have a great week ahead peeps!!

7th Anniversary

2007-07-03T23:35:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, I finally got to watch "Transformers" at the cinema! It was an awesome movie! I am giving it a 10 out of 10! I would definitely watch it again and get a copy of the DVD when it's out! :) Well first of all, I have to apologize to my friend. I was late for 30 minutes yesterday. It was my bad, I am sorry. I didn't think that it would take that long to get my hair fixed at the salon. Trust me, I was feeling bad and was worried that we would miss the first part of the movie. Thank gawd it didn't start until 5 minutes after we got in. I must admit that I do have a problem with punctuality. It ain't good, and I am really trying to sort this problem out.

Ha..today at work, I got an sms from my buddy who is studying in Australia. Her sms reads: "Buddy! Good news! Congratulations! It's your 7th year working at the X hospital today!" Haha my 7th anniversary eh haha :P I must say its 7 years since I first started out working as a nurse. That was when I got to know her! We have been really good buddies since then. Man, I am really missing my 2 buddies there. Jacelyn and Zhen. Buddies, if you're reading this! I miss you two loads! I can't wait to see you two again! :) It's our 7th year of friendship today. I am glad to have met you both. I really missed the times when we had fun together and shared our worries and problems. And even helped each other out in times of need, giving each other support. I will try my best to do well as what you both have always said. Thank you girls for having the faith in me. You girls rock!! ^^

Anyways it's scary how time flies. Everything just seemed like yesterday. Which is why I think anyone who has a goal or a dream in life, just tell yourself to do it if you think its right. Because life is short, you'll never know when it's gonna end. So live your dreams, make it happen! :)

Alrighty, time to sign off now! Almost bed time! It will be another great day tomorrow! :) Work and gym!!

Finally the movie

2007-07-02T01:12:00.000+08:00

Just writing down my thoughts before heading to bed! I am so very excited about tomorrow! Finally I am gonna go watch TRANSFORMERS!! And I just booked the tickets online, thank gawd, I got the last 2 good seats. Haha~ Woot! I can't wait! Hehe my colleagues were just laughing at me earlier when I was getting all hyped about it! They reckoned that I am a big kid! I am proud of it! Haha well, who cares :P It's okay to have a childish side! I just hate being serious all the time. Besides that, I am gonna get my hair done!! See the monday blues didn't get to me! I get to have a wonderful start for the week! Anyways peeps, time to sign off and hit the bed. I know I am gonna have sweet dreams. Time to roll out! Haha TRANSFORM! :X

Transformers!

2007-06-27T02:57:00.000+08:00

Nothing much to blog about for now. I am just really excited about the upcoming movie, "TRANSFORMERS"! It opens this thursday! Haha and it will only be out next week for the US. Haha Alex if you're reading this! Haha too bad. You gotta wait!! :P It looks good. It just brings back the good old memories as a kid. And I still remember my fave character is Optimus Prime! He rocks!! :P Alrighty, gonna sign off now. zZZZ~

Optimus Prime: Roll out autobots! Transform!~
Megatron: Decepticons, change your batteries robots!~ (Hahaha Alex made a joke out of it!)

Taking myself to the challenge

2007-06-24T23:31:00.000+08:00

I admit that I ain't someone who is good with finances. I probably spend most of my salary every month. And I haven't got a clue of how much exactly am I saving or spending? So here's the challenge, I will discipline myself to save a certain amount of money every month and spend my money wisely. It will probably be hard initially but I know I can do it. It is just a matter being self disciplined. Of course I don't think I will make myself deprived too much from the good food and entertainment. Hehe But as I am blogging, I have 2 items in mind which I have to get them! And since the mid-year bonus is coming in, I am gonna give myself a treat. And then save the rest! :)

1. iPod Nano (colour to be decided..heex..any suggestion?? I'll probably go for green!)

Cost: $348 for 4 GB

2. Sennheiser's foldable headphones (gonna get the white one).

Cost:$100

Total cost: $448

I have already supressed the idea of getting a SONY VAIO! I have a PC and I don't need a lap top for now. This is what I am telling myself. Hehe I really hope I am able to tame myself and think wisely and carefully! Anyone out there who can help and advise me on the ropes of being a wise spender AND a saver? Haha Anyways, this is just one of the goals I hope to achieve. At least I'd have some money to spare during rainy days. And I am planning on going for a short trip maybe sometime in October. :)

I WILL START TO SAVE AND SPEND MY MONEY WISELY!!

Food crave

2007-06-24T00:55:00.000+08:00

I was out with my buddy on friday. As I was craving for Japanese food, She brought me to this restaurant just situated at the Starhub building next to Centre Point, Orchard. I think the name of the restaurant is called "Waraku" or something. Not too sure if I got the name right. Anyways, I gotta say, it's damn good! I am really hungry right now as I am blogging about this. It's almost 1 am and I am thinking about food! Haha anyways, I managed to snap a pic of the food I had (Thanks gal!) I must admit, it's one of the best Japanese food I have had from around here! :)

A dull thursday

2007-06-21T18:26:00.000+08:00

Okay, I am feeling really restless right now! Trying to figure something to focus my attention on. For the past few nights, I have been doing graveyard duty. It ain't a good experience though. I never liked working in the night because the staff level is being slashed by half. Anyways, I ain't feeling too good right now. Just trying to find an outlet to vent out my frustrations or probably it's just me not being able to exercise! Hmm.. a disruption to my routine. Call it an addiction or whatever. I am probably just upset with the fact that my lower back is still kinda sore. It would be silly to go exercise. I have learnt my lesson! I strained my lower back just last wednesday and by sunday, I was back into my active mode. I went running and thought it would be fine. But oops no, my lower back started to ache again. And for the past 3 nights, I have been doing alot of manual lifting and handling of patients. It didn't do justice to my back. So here am I stucked at home, trying to figure a way out to kill time.

It's funny why I wanna do that because time is just precious. You can never turn back time. So that statement is just silly. Anyways, the sky is getting dark and gloomy right now. There isn't much I can do except to stay indoors. I could just go for a movie since the cineplex is just nearby but the selection of movies ain't that great and I have seen most of them. The only 2 movies I am waiting for is, "Transformers" and "Harry Potter: The order of the phoenix". I can't wait! :)

I have posted a clip from Youtube. You guys might wanna check that out. It's talking about the law of attraction. Some might find it unbelievable. But I do have an interest in metaphysics. I have read alot of articles about it and I have come to understand that the mind is a very powerful tool. It is known that the mind can help map and change your everyday life to the way you have always wanted. Anyways, do enjoy this clip. It is about 20 minutes long. I hope this helps you guys in someways. Always believe and have faith in yourself to achieve the dreams and goals in life. It ain't an easy task but if you have that motivation and faith in you. What you wanna achieve in just in your hands. Cheers! :)

Also here's an ebook link which I thought would be interesting.
http://www.thoughtscreate.com/abccompete.html

Feeling so lost and confused

2007-06-20T04:57:00.000+08:00

Just realised that it's usually during the night that I'll start to think deep! Here I am again asking and questioning myself, " what do I want to achieve in life?" The answer to this question is, " I don't know!!" I seriously need to sit down and think for myself. I have always thought of leaving Singapore so that I could run away from the problems. But even so, the problems are still gonna be there. To solve problems, you have to face them and work around them. I quote a phrase from my friend, "What didn't kill you, just makes ya a stronger person." He is just so right about this. Whoever said that life is gonna be smooth sailing. I believe that everyone of us is being born into this world to learn. You fall, you get up and learn from it. A wise person learns from the mistakes he made and a smart person learns from the mistakes others made. Which is why it is always good to listen and analyse your actions.

I do admit that I am a very stubborn person and usually want things my way. Of course many a times, I do encounter obstacles and then regret for the actions I have made. No one person is perfect I guess. I do not know if I am making sense right now. However, I am just ventilating out my inner thoughts. I usually trust my instincts or gut feelings whenever I make a decision. Like right now, I'm still lost though, searching for the right way out to somewhere. I hope it will eventually turn out to be what I have always wanted?

I know its always good to have goals in life. I do have one right now which is to start saving up for the future. It is always good to have some extra cash which will come in handy during the rainy days. As for my career, I am still thinking if I wanna get back into studying. I might consider getting my advanced diploma to specialise . I am worried though, if I were to really get back into studying, will I do well? Argh.. time is running out. I have to decide on something soon! I really need to sort my thoughts out. Just feeling really confused right now. I really hope that my guardian angel will guide me out of this and lead me to the right path.

Anyways, time to sign off now.

Something new

2007-06-18T01:40:00.001+08:00

Hey people, at last, something new in here! You can get a free numerology reading by just entering your full name and date of birth. Just stroll down the page and you'll see a box under Numerology reading. :) I did mine and thought it was really accurate! Anyways, my blog page still looks pretty plain, and as usual, I'm still gonna say, you can't expect much from an amateur blogger! Haha Well I ought to learn how to change the colours of the fonts. Perhaps if there is any kind soul willing to help me out here? Erm...as I am typing..I realised that I could actually change the colours of the font using the above tools! Oh my gawd silly me..what took me so long to realise it?! lol Oops..man that was embarassing. LOL

And oh I have tried getting a free online tarot reading site linked but it doesn't work! Anyways you can always visit the site at www.newagestore.com.

HAVE FUN PEEPS! CHEERS :D

Crappy week

2007-06-14T00:52:00.000+08:00

This hasn't been a great week for me so far! First off, I managed to strain my lower back. What luck eh! It's gonna take a couple of days before I can get back to my routine exercise and dancing again. This is just sad, I just hope that I'll feel better when friday comes. Just gave my colleague a call to inform that I'll be seeing the doctor later in the morning. I am supposed to be on morning shift but I really need to rest that strained and aching lower back of mine. I don't think I wanna aggravate it by doing more patient liftings.

And earlier today at work, I had an encounter with another patient with chronic chicolitis! (As mentioned before chico means perverted in hokkien). Argh.. I was just pricking his finger to get a drop of blood and guess what he did?! He used his thumb to stroke my hand! He is old enough to be my grandpa for your information. Man oh man why am I so unlucky?! Thank gawd I had my latex gloves on! Phew.. I could have said something nasty but as usual I was in my uniform so I maintained my cool and quickly walked off. Hopefully he will be discharged as planned!

I have nothing else to look forward to except for my long awaited sunbake session which I still have not planned yet! But I managed to get a new set of bikini from tannlines! However, as always, I'd feel real fat after trying it on! I seriously need to start working hard on getting rid of the flabs. Haha anyways, my friends think that I am over reacting and I have done well over the 1.5 years. I managed to lose the extra weight and kept it off. But I know what most friends would tell me, "Don't be too hard on yourself. You do not want to look like a walking skeleton." Hehe

I know this ain't new, I mean I bet alot of you are tired of me whinning but that's human nature isn't it? You'll never be satisfied with what you have. I know I can't speak for everyone. It all depends on individual. No one person is the same. Sometimes it does make me wonder, what if you got what you have wanted? Say for example, a great stable career, what comes next?? You'll probably aim for something higher to get that sense of satisfaction and achievement all over again. I admit it's a great feeling that you just can't get enough of it. Usually what comes into my mind is, "what really is your motive in life??" Well I am always constantly questioning myself this. Seriously speaking, I still do not have the real answer yet. But I will always tell myself, "Live life to the fullest because you'd never know when it's gonna end." Life is short and I think everyone should try and lead a fulfilled life and do whatever you have set out to do. It's easier said than done I know. I have dreams and goals but I am constantly snapping in and out of it. I procrastinate alot and that's one thing I can't stand about myself. I am one who usually does the last minute work. Of course if it's something I really wanted, I'd do my best to get it done!

Signing off with the best wishes to all of the peeps out there. May all the good luck, health and happiness be with you all! Cheers :)

Hoax or the real thing?

2007-06-12T02:31:00.000+08:00

I thought this might be interesting! I was just doing a random search for some articles on the existence of mermaids when I came across this pic! Do you reckon mermaids really exist? Anyways, here is the pic! Decide for yourself. Hoax or the real thing?? It's a nasty looking thing though. And I have always thought that mermaids are beautiful! Guess not huh after looking at this.

Spontaneous Human Combustion (SHC)

2007-06-10T23:08:00.001+08:00

Just recently Endoh wrote a series of topics about aliens and ghosts. I have always had the interest even though I do admit that I can get pretty timid at times! Anyways, I ain't gonna blog about either ghosts or aliens. I am not sure if you guys have heard about the spontaneous human combustion which is widely known as SHC.

What is SHC?

Spontaneous human combustion is the mysterious phenomenon of a person bursting into flame for no apparent reason. The flames burn very hot and are very localized. They destroy most of the body but leave objects in close proximity to the person relatively unburned. The exact cause of the SHC remains unknown and some reckon that it could be due to the excessive ingestion of alcohol. One 17th century tale claims that a drunken German self-ignited due to his having imbibed an excessive amount of brandy. If drinking a great quantity of brandy or any other alcoholic beverage causes self-combustion, there should be many more such cases to study.

Many of the modern SHC stories have originated with police and fire investigators who have been perplexed by partially burned corpses near unburned rugs or furniture. They are completely baffled as to how a body could burn down to ashes except for a leg or a foot, while the rest of the room avoids being consumed by the flames.

Many of the allegedly spontaneously combusted corpses are of elderly people who may have ignited themselves accidentally. Some may have been murdered. Many are elderly women who may have had osteoporosis, making their bones burn at a lower temperature than needed for healthy bones. Self-ignition due to dropping a lit cigarette or ignition due to another person are ruled out by some investigators as unlikely because they think the whole room should have gone up in flames in such cases.

Hmm I really wonder. As you can see from the pictures I have posted along with this article, the body of the SHC victim turns into ashes and it would require a really high temperature for this to take place. To cremate a human body requires a temperature of 1600 degrees Fahrenheit for about two hours. Interesting eh?? But yet really freaky.. imagine how the victim would have felt just before his death.

Alot of things are being left unexplained. Just like the bermuda triangle, ships mysteriously disappear. I guess no one can really explain why. Probably god would be the only one who knows how and why this happens? I might blog about the bermuda triangle once I read more about it!

BLING BLING

2007-06-09T00:36:00.000+08:00

Haha princess eh~ Ekk oh my gawd!

I like this one best! Haha :D

Thanks Leon! haha But sexilicious..erm.. not too sure about that! :X

Haha perhaps I might get alot of comments from peeps saying! "Oh my gawd! You're already 27 and still trying to act cute!" Anyways, haha for the past few days, this bling bling frenzy seems to be going on among alot of peeps and I decided to join in the fun just for a good laugh! The third one was done by Leon! And the first two were done up by me! Hehe it was great fun anyways!

Visit www.blingee.com if you want your pic to be blinged up Hahaha! Enjoy!!~

P.S: Just saw that the pics doesn't bling at all! :( Oh well I'll try to get it to work somehow!

Thank God It's Friday! (Not for me! Heh)

2007-06-08T23:08:00.000+08:00

It's been a while since I last attempted to blog! Well time flies, it's friday again! Well I don't think I am that excited about it because I still have to work during the weekend. However, I can't wait to meet my friends tomorrow. It's been really a long time since I last hanged out with them. We'll probably just meet for dinner. I ain't too keen about going to the club though. Oh well, we'll see what happens if I do decide to go for the latter. As I am typing this right now, I am hoping that a really nice and interesting topic would pop out! Anyways, I'll leave this for now till an idea comes out! Have a great weekend peeps!

Dirty Old Man (DOM)

2007-06-03T23:29:00.000+08:00

I promised myself yesterday morning that I would blog about this! And here I am doing it right now. I started work checking on parameters of the patients. I am not gonna mention names or even the organisation I am working for. Anyways, I was checking on one of the patients in his 50s who was recently admitted for stroke. He greeted me good morning and asked if I had gone home and got my rest. It was really nice of him. Anyways that is beside the point. He went on to ask if I was married and how old was I. So I went on telling him that I'm in my 20s and I am still single. He went on to tell me that I am not getting any younger and I should get a suitable guy to be my husband soon.

I still remember him telling me, "Oh you should get an older guy so he will sayang (love and take care of)you more!" And added, "It would be better if he was in his 50s!" At this moment, I wasn't too impressed with his comments. I just told him, "oh in his 50s?! Sorry I don't need another father!" He was obviously talking about himself? Did he think that I am that desperate or pathetic? That I need to get married to older men? Oh my gawd, he should get his facts right. He is just one of those dirty old men. I totally didn't have any respect for him from then on. He is suffering from chronic "chicholitis" (chicho means perverted in hokkien) I wanted to make some really nasty remarks back at him but too bad I was dressed in my uniform. I had to be professional about it. I just kept quiet and went on to do my routine work. However,he still didn't stop. He went on talking about how alot of girls from China in their 20s love getting married to guys who are ALOT OLDER. Like men their 50s. I should have told him to shut up and behave like a respectable senior. He is old enough to be my dad for gawd's sake!

What a great way to start my morning at work huh? Thank gawd he has been discharged and that I no longer have to face him anymore. I am beginning to enjoy blogging these days. Well I don't have alot of entries yet but I think writing is a good way to ventilate your frustrations, happiness or unhappiness about anything and everything.

How safe are slimming pills?

2007-05-31T19:45:00.000+08:00

Being a health care professional, I never believed in taking slimming pills to lose weight. How effective are those little pills?? What are the side effects? I was working out at the gym 2 days ago, and one of the personal trainers approached me asking me to purchase some fat burners and claimed that it would help speed up the fat burning process. He was really persistent and even claimed that the fat burners were of organic origin. However, being a cautious person and also one that prefers to lose weight from healthy diet and proper exercising, I declined without even tempting to find out more. Even though there was a 10% discount! The only supplement I am currently taking now is multi-vitamin and Calcium tablets. Warning to the ladies who are reading this right now, you should increase your calcium intake because once you hit 25 years old, the bone mass starts to deplete and this is when you should start topping up your calcium levels to minimise the risk of osteoporosis once you hit menopause.

I never believed in losing weight with the dependence on slimming pills or even just by merely controlling your diet. Life is too great for great food to be missed. And I never believed in starving myself. One should enjoy great tasting food with the occasional indulgence of yummy sinful food. Alot of slimming pills were taken off the market due to their harmful side effects. Alot of those slimming pills contain sibutramine, alters the chemical messages in the brain that control how the person feels about food. By influencing brain chemicals called noradrenaline and serotonin, sibutramine helps to make a person feel full. Another, called orlistat, changes the way the stomach or intestines function, so that less fat enters the bloodstream. Several other drugs are in the development stage.

But, like any treatment, they have side effects. Sibutramine sometimes increases blood pressure, for example, while orlistat can cause diarrhoea and flatulence. And I am sure alot still remember how harmful one particular slimming pills was? When it had caused liver failure and one actress had to go for a liver transplant because of it.

I guess those slimming pills would probably be suitable for those severely obesed people incapable of doing physical exercises. Anti-obesity drugs are only really suitable for very overweight people. Doctors are advised to only prescribe them in special circumstances. For example, as part of an overall treatment plan for the management of obesity for people aged 18 to 65 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. Or where someone has a BMI of 27 or more and has another significant disease, such as type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. The person must have already made serious attempts to lose weight by dieting, exercise and/or other changes in their behaviour.

Need a direction in life~

2007-05-25T00:41:00.000+08:00

It's been almost a week since I made my last entry. There are so many things going through my mind right now. Especially on what I want to do with my life? Have you ever been through a stage just walking aimlessly, not knowing what to expect and even what you want from this precious life which have been given by your parents? Well this is what I am currently facing. There were things which I thought was what I wanted. But sadly, for now I don't know if it is the case anymore. There were times when I thought I could just put everything aside and just leave this place for good. I am sure everyone has his/her own story to tell. Life is like a book with chapters. Each book tells a different story. No one book is exactly or entirely the same. There are some things which I have told some people which I think it should be left as it is. I think hah..mine's probably like a book with a lock and only a limited number of people have the key to it I guess. I don't think I would like to talk about it in detail. I am now looking for a outlet to ventilate which is why having a blog is a cool thing cos I am too lazy to keep a hand written diary.

I think it's back to square one for me. I just don't know what I want in life anymore. Life is short and I seriously think it should be well spent. Of course, I don't wish to lead a boring life with nothing accomplished. I just wish someone or some guardian angel would come to my aid to guide me through this dark and lonely path.

Friday night

2007-05-20T04:35:00.000+08:00

It's almost 5am now. Anyways I have had a great friday and saturday. Friday had been fun. I was out clubbing at Phuture with a few friends. Just one single night and I met at least 6-7 peeps. Anyways, that very night I finished almost a jug of Long Island tea (tasted AWFUL). I know what you guys would comment,"If it was that awful, why did you even drink it then?." It was Leon's idea! Hah he wanted that drink and well since it was 1 for 1. We met a group of guys there and one of them thought that I was only 22 years old. Haha what a compliment eh! He didn't believe that I am actually 27.

We were at Phuture till 4am and then headed off to River Valley for roti prata! After supper, I took a taxi home. In the taxi, I dozed off and had a dream. I dreamt that I was in the taxi and was peeping at the meter like I usually would! It showed $8.30. I woke up just before reaching home and the taxi driver told me that he had forgotten to on the meter. So he wanted me to pay the according to the usual charge. and I paid him $8. Haha weird eh!! I just find it really weird.. or should I say coincidence?? Oh well.. as I am typing, I am dozing off again..I'll continue to blog tomorrow!

Bits and pieces of thoughts

2007-05-17T05:13:00.000+08:00

My mind is still feeling kinda blurry for now. I just woke up not long ago from my sleep. I had simply just crashed after getting home from the gym. I remember vaguely falling asleep at 10pm. And I got a call from Gideon asking if I was gonna be out clubbing. Haha for once I just wanted to sleep and not do anything else. I just didn't have the energy to think of the nice loud music that I would be grooving to.

Time flies! Time check, it's thursday and weekend is drawing near. I'll be going out with my friends on friday. We'll be going clubbing as usual. Haha what did I talk about earlier..that I don't feel like clubbing and now I am thinking about it! As for saturday, I have my day off work. It's the annual Dinner and Dance for 2007. I am really looking forward to it though! Shuwen will be helping me with my makeup and hairdo! Haha I bet it's gonna be a fun one. I'll be blogging and posting pics from that night :)

I am feeling so damn hungry right now. But no I am not gonna eat. I am too lazy to brush my teeth again. I am just gonna flush down some water to fill my stomach up and then head back to bed once I am done with this posting. :)

I have to work at 2pm later today. Gosh I dread going to work! My hair is getting longer and my supervisor is already nagging at me. I have to bun my hair up. Oh my gawd, sometimes, I just feel that we are just being treated like kids. It ain't primary school and there are so many rules to follow. I just feel that its just so juvenile. I guess I realised that I am just not one to be told what to do. You could ask me nicely to do something but just don't order me around. Haha scorpio trait hey?? I admit that when it's something silly, I could be alittle rebellious. Don't get me wrong though. I do follow the rules and regulations. Just hate those little little unnecessary requirements and for them to be chasing after ya for such trival matters. Sometimes, I just wished that they could be more liberal. Like duhz..I have to bun up my hair. No fanciful hairclips. It has got to be black..blah blah. Instead of focusing on all these little little minor things. I just feel that they should spend that time on something najor? Something more useful?? To improve the life of the workers?

Alrighty, bedtime for me. Let's hope that it'll be a better day for me! :)

My Celebrity lookalikes

2007-05-16T21:04:00.000+08:00

http://www.myheritage.com

Is gym addictive?

2007-05-14T01:11:00.000+08:00

Can gym actually become an addiction?? I happened to come across an article earlier to support it. But as I read on, I figured I could be suffering from it too. I would be feeling all guilty and upset when I didn't get my regular dose of endorphins from the post gym workout. It is the HIGH that endorphins give. It gives a sense of satisfaction and self confidence. But of course, I do think that it is a healthy addiction if one doesn't go overboard.

A part taken off from the article:

WHAT CAUSES EXERCISE ADDICTION?
When we exercise, our brains release 'feel-good' hormones called endorphins, along with serotonin and adrenaline, which are responsible for stabilising mood and dealing with depression and anxiety. Levels of endorphins, serotonin and adrenaline, will stay elevated after exercise so the feel-good feeling remains long after you have finished your workout. The amount of these naturally occurring substances released by the body relates to the intensity of the exercise, the more intense the more are released, and the greater the feeling of euphoria. It is possible to become addicted to the effects of exercise, constantly trying to get your body to release more of these hormones

ARE YOU AN EXERCISE JUNKIE?
If you answer 'yes' to more than three or four questions then it may be worth getting further information about exercise addiction.

1)Is your need to exercise increasing?

2)Do you spend time planning/manipulating to increase exercise 'opportunities'?

3)Do you fantasise about exercising when involved in other activities?

4)Having exercised do you feel relief/euphoria in anticipation of the next occasion?

5)Do you experience depression/anxiety/anger when prevented from exercising?

6)Can exercise take precedence over social life/family/ relationships/work/non exercise-associated leisure activities?

7)Has your need to prioritise exercise caused arguments?

8)Have you ever been dishonest/surreptitious about time spent exercising?

9)When you encounter a problem is your first impulse to exercise?

10)Is exercise becoming your prime means of coping with stress and tension?

11)Do you engage in inner 'dialogues' justifying/rationalising your need to exercise?

12)Avoid reducing the effect of your exercise programme by replacing vital fluids and nutrients lost from the body during sweating.

I have answered more than 4 'Yes' from the questionaire. Hehe Anyways, I am challenging myself to become more fit and toned! Well call it an addiction but to me, it's really all about making myself feel good. I must thank Alex for getting me into so into gym! He was the one who used to nag at me. Call me crazy haha but I love this addiction. I have lost a great deal of weight because of it. It has overall increased my confidence as a person. And when I had my body checkup last year. My cholesterol levels plunged down to the optimal level from the borderline high mark! I am still alittle overweight but I believe that nothing is impossible to achieve if you set your heart out to it.

I was once suffering from bulimia at the age of 13. It was just crazy. I would starved myself the whole day and would survived only on 2 slices of bread with a glass of milk And at times, I would binged and then induced vomitting to get rid of the guilt. I had managed to lose 10kg within a month. It was like a yo-yo phase. Between going back to normal and then swinging back to the bulimia phase. It was scary. What got me to stop starving myself was when my hair started to fall off in clumps. And I was looking real sickly. I was battling with this pyschological disorder for more than 2 years. Thankfully, I am leading a healthier lifestyle now. What could be more great than enjoying good food and then working it off at the gym?

I sign off now with a favourite quote of mine~ I LIVE TO EAT, NOT EAT TO LIVE! :) Live alittle go indulge!

Read the whole article at:
http://health.uk.msn.com/fitness/feature/article.aspx?cp-documentid=2624424

Is the motive in life just all about getting married?

2007-05-13T15:22:00.000+08:00

One of my friends just got married yesterday. First off, Congratulations to her. Finally she tied the knot with her boyfriend. I am really happy for her. May her marriage be a blissful one. However, the word MARRIAGE got me into thinking. I am already 27 and still single. It ain't something to be ashamed of. But whenever, I am attending some wedding functions, the question would popped out from my classmates/friends who are married and of the same age as me. When is it gonna be your turn?? I just hate it when people start telling me, "Oh you're not getting any younger. Get yourself a nice guy." It's like hellooooooo??? It's not that I do not want to get a boyfriend. And then try working the relationship and turning it into marriage if it all goes well. Alot of my friends are telling me,"You are just being too picky." I'd just like to tell them. Being picky is good! Sure I can list the type of men I am into but of course there is no one perfect man. Haha having CHEMISTRY with each other is the main element I am looking for. I mean being 27 and single ain't bad. I am just enjoying all the freedom I have for now. Sure, I seriously do wanna be married to some nice guy someday. It's every girl's dream to be able to get a great man as her husband. I am sure the girls would agree.

But I would think life just isn't all about getting married, having kids and then growing old. I agree it's part and parcel of life. But for me, I'd like to do enjoy life to the fullest. And just doing the things I want to do. At least, when I am old, I'll be able to think and look back on how fulfilled my life has been. Because life is just like a book with chapters. Everyone is unique and each book tells a different story. And when marriage comes knocking at the door, I'd gladly embrace it!

To all the single men and women out there, CHEERS! And to all the married couples out there, Have a blissful marriage!

Dead tired

2007-05-05T12:38:00.000+08:00

It's yet another lazy and draggy day for me. I am dead tired! I'll be working in less than 2 hours. Just woke up not long ago. My mind and body is still half asleep! I had been out with my friends. But I had great fun for the past 2 days. I managed to catch "Spiderman 3". It was pretty good. The visual effect totally rocked. But on the contrary, I couldn't stand spiderman's nerdy side hahaha I still prefer him when he is in the suit! I am still waiting for "Pirates of the Carribean" and "TRANSFORMERS". I still remember watching "Transformers" as a kid. :) It just brings back the good old childhood memories. :))

And ooooohhhh I finally had that green tea parfait aka "DEATH BY GREEN TEA" from Sun with Moon restaurant last evening. It was so so good that I finished it in less than 10 mins :( Haha.. I had some scallop with roe rice before that. We moved on to Zouk/Phuture after that. We had a great night out dancing away. I am kinda like suffering now cos my feet is sore and I feel weak. Haha that's what you get for partying too much eh. Anyways, time for work!

Late for work

2007-05-02T23:51:00.000+08:00

When I woke up today, I had a shock of the week~ it read: 1:48pm! Oh my gawd! I woke up late! I was supposed to be at work by 2pm. I was blissfully asleep, enjoying the chilly and rainy cool morning. Anyways, I gave my colleague a call and rushed down to work. While I was in the cab, I gave my alarm clock setting a check. I was like Duh~ I had set the time at: 11pm. PM~silly me.. it's no wonder the alarm didn't alarm at all. I would usually be awake even if the alarm didn't alarm at all. Probably due to the fact that I was really really tired. What a great way to start my day eh!

I can't wait for tomorrow. I'll be watching "Spiderman 3"!! Finally it's out! I have been waiting for it for a while now. At last, there's a good movie after so long. So after work, I'll be relaxing, chilling in the cinema, enjoying the movie with a big tub of sweet and salted popcorn~ YUM. Sinful but I don't care hah~ And as for dinner, as usual, I'll go for Japanese! Just simply love the sashimi, Temaki, chawanmushi, oh my gawd, I could go on and on about it. Haha if I'm crazy enough, I'll probably post some of the pics of the food tomorrow when I get home. Hehe For now, sleep is just what I am thinking of next to good tasty and quality food. :D

Live alittle, go indulge

2007-05-02T05:39:00.000+08:00

Okay, I have been pretty lazy these days. I promised myself that I'll try to blog more but I haven't been doing so. Probably due to the fact that I haven't been sleeping enough. Time flies, wednesday is already here. This week seems to be coming to an end really soon. I have got lots planned along the week though. Going for "Spiderman 3", meeting a bunch of friends for dinner, Karaoke and probably clubbing since I have got friday off. Ohh I can't wait! Right now, it's raining pretty hard outside. So as usual, I'll head to bed after this post. Lately, I have been pretty paranoid with my hair though. It has grown longer and my curls are almost dying. I can't wait to have Junie do up my hair again. I need to get it coloured and have it trimmed. I will be getting it permed again this June. Sometimes, I think that I'm alittle too vain but being a girl, I guess there's no harm trying to make myself look alittle nicer, Which explains why, I am still working out at the gym, trying to get myself a fitter and a healthier body. I still owe it to Alex, my dear buddy. He was the one who actually got me so into it. It's a good addiction I must say. Of course, it actually got me more conscious with what I am eating these days. Usually what comes to my mind before I indulge is, "Today's hard work would have gone to waste if I ate that". However, I still indulge in nice sinful food ocassionally. I just can't do without New York cheesecake and Haagen Dazs' green tea icecream. I know alot of people would be saying, "Live alittle, eat what you like. It's not good to be deprived off from good food". I do agree with that though. That's why going to the gym is a good way of working off the extras I could have piled on along the way.

Like this green tea parfait here (See pic). It's so deliciously good and so tasty that I'd even name it "DEATH BY GREEN TEA". I just love the bittersweet taste that comes with it. I'll probably have that on friday! :D So looking forward to that. It's been a while since I last had that. "I LIVE TO EAT NOT EAT TO LIVE". Alrighty, I'll sign off and head off to dreamland now.

Still very much an amateur blogger

2007-04-29T02:07:00.002+08:00

Another week has passed. Time really flies! It's already sunday. It's been a hectic and a crazy week for me. The last entry I have made was on thursday and I just realised that I have not made any progress in blogging yet! The only change I have made to my page is just merely the adding of the clock. However, I must really thank Edi for making an effort to brief and guide me with the tips on blogging! It was of great help to me! I guess another way to improve it, is to check out other fellow bloggers' pages to see if I could get fresh new ideas. For now, it's yet another disappointing blog from me. Perhaps I'll have more to blog on when the new week comes.

Dull and gloomy thursday

2007-04-26T15:40:00.000+08:00

*yawns* Just got up from 9 hours of sleep! I feel like a million dollars right now. It's a dull, rainy and gloomy thursday. I'm really glad it's my day off from work though. Strangely enough, I don't have any urge to go out or to do anything even. I think I just wanna rest and relax for today. It's the second day since I got my blog started. I am just hoping that blogging will just get easier for me. I need teachers to teach me more on html. Right now, I am just asking around and exploring it on my own. Abit of frustration here and there though. Help? Anyone?? Hehe..my page looks dull and boring. PIMP UP MY PAGE!! I'll just leave it as it is for now. Till I get more ideas. Sorry to those who have visited my page. Bear with me. It aint that interesting yet. I promise, it will be better as time goes by! :)

Scorpio Profile

2007-04-26T01:50:00.000+08:00

Here's a really cool article which I thought I ought to mention it in my blog! It's about scorpio. Well yeah, I totally dig horoscopes. Most people would probably shrug it off saying, nah it's just meant for entertainment and don't have to pay too much attention to it. But I gotta admit though, the profile on scorpio from this page is so damn accurate!

Here's the analysis:

Description:
"A simple woman who always shows what kind of a moods she is in. You can tell right way if she upset, or if she is flirting with you. She displays herself with her act much more than trying to say it for it's in her character. A Scorpio woman has her own mysterious personality. She is confident and deep down inside she is quite proud of herself. She hates to think she is born a woman, limiting her with a certain socially acceptable rules. She is a real woman and despite her innocent and childish looks, she has a spirit of free soul."

"Many men will make mistake if they think she is a good follower, they are wrong. She thinks being a plain simple housewife is boring. She likes to have power and control over other people, but this will be only her secret, so you will only see a cute woman. Everything she does will look good, and she has all tricks of a woman that you can think of. She can manipulate men without them knowing it. If you think she is going to do everything you say because she loves you, then you will be disappointed. She could be a little tomboyish and she can understand you by just looking in your eyes. You may say sweet words which could sweep any woman, but not with the Scorpio woman. She will use her X-ray eyes reading your thought of what you just said or what you are going to say. She always smiles and she can really hide her feelings." Oh my gawd~Hahaha.. I hope I am not scaring off anyone yet.

"She has her own sixth sense about people and you can feel that energy feedback when you around her." This is so damn true..somehow I can always sense it whenever someone is angry, happy or upset. :)

"She will constantly show you that she loves freedom. If she has freedom, she will not leave you, but will even love you more. If she wants something, she will do everything to get it. She likes a man who can earn her respect, and she will also respect and feel proud of that man. A man with power over her should not threaten or challenge her confident. She likes to have a good looking, strong and healthy man especially if she start to compare with her friends' boyfriends. It is a plus if he hold a degree or a good career. She is a hot lady. She likes heavy music. She either loves or hates, there are no "fond of", or "like" for her. Love has no "may be", or "perhaps".
Again, its so damn true..I hate to be bound and simply just love doing the things I want to. I hate to be dictated and being told what to do.. and also if I want something real badly, I'd try my best to get it no matter what. :)

"If she is real mad, she will trash and throw things. Her wind storm can sweep all her dishes and you could get accidentally hit on your head for this matter. Be calm, it is just your grandmother favorite china for she has good quality as much as her bad temper. Sometimes she shows her weakness, but it won't be long. She will put herself together and back to be that hot chili again."
I am perhaps really guilty of this. "If I am in a really foul mood or someone has upset me badly. I'd flare up and start throwing things..oops hahaha well I usually have a good temper..just don't step onto my tail. ;)

She likes to make and spent money. She likes to have fame and reputations, and never let herself broke and have no name at the same time. She is too proud and will not accept status of being "Poor". She loves to have face, so if you are a manager with small salary, she will be more proud than more money being a truck driver. She hates to think and she can not stand a feeling of being a "nobody". Err..again I gotta say..I have to agree with this one! :D

Okay here is a summary of a typical scorpio:
Endearing/positive qualities: warm, sensitive, very protective, caring and nurturing toward their loved ones. Very expert at offering advise and comforting people.

Qualities that can drive you a bit crazy: Possessive, strong jealousy nature but equally strong ability to hide it. Maybe you can pick up subtle clues by their lack of warmth or sudden withdrawn nature. Don’t forgive old hurts easily . Also generally prefers talking than listening. If you betray them, they may used their knowledge of you against you (what do you get when you step on a real scorpion?)

Suggested ways to show endearment: Never take them for granted. Return back affections, no need to wait for birthday only buy gifts. Don’t hide secrets from them. Be a good listener (dun get offended if u feel you are constantly being lectured…that is how some people show their affection).

Zodiac in which they develop mutual understanding: Pisces and Cancer.Zodiac in which a bit challenging and need more patience and understanding: Taurus, Leo and Aquarius.

Check this site out for your horoscopes:
http://www.geocities.com/yteing/Astrology-Intro.html

An attempt to start my very first blog

2007-04-25T19:17:00.000+08:00

I guess this is the first time I am starting a blog. I have been procrastinating to do so for the past few weeks. I actually told a friend of mine, Edi that I would get one started. Well here I am right now, trying to figure out something to write on. It's no easy task I must say. Edi does a good job and he has alot of really well written articles. I really have alot to learn from him. I just hope as time goes by, blogging would be an easy task for me. But like what he has said, it is my space and I can write whatever I want and however I like it. :)

Perhaps I should start by summarising what I have been doing for the past few days. I just realised that for the past 5 nights I have not been sleeping well. I had the luxury of having friday and saturday off last weekend. Instead of spending it at home. I decided to hit the clubs to de-stress myself from a long week of stressful work. Being in the healthcare industry, I have got to work on rotating shifts. I guess my biological clock is pretty messed up. And I admit that I am a night owl. I hardly go to bed early and I am always up till late even if I am working early in the morning the following day. I have just finished 3 nights of long miserable and dreadful graveyard shifts. I am feeling really tired and sick at the moment as I am writing this blog. I guess..hah I have no one else to blame but myself. I did have a choice and know jolly well that I would probably end up being sick due to fatigue. And instead of partying hard over the weekend, I should just rest since I would be on graveyard shift after the weekend off.

I had barely 2 hours of sleep after I got home from work today but boy am I glad that the most dreaded graveyard shift is over. I had been out with a friend and we caught an animation, "Meet the Robinsons". It was pretty good. And I got to indulge in my favourite mixed flavour popcorn (Salted and sweet) despite suffering from dry cough. For now, I'll just end my blog here as I am gonna be off to catch more Zzzz.