Growing up...
my baby sister has grown up. the thought process, the ideas.. somehow see myself in her when i was at that stage of life.. :)
i love you mich...
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
fulfilment..
the week past way too fast. i could barely catch up to clear my thoughts. the trip to the hk office was tiring.. i hate the last flight out schedule. swear i'm not gonna do that nxt time. at least on the return leg.
rush- airport. rush-hotel. rush-office. rush-meeting.rush-dinner.rush-office.rush-lunch.rush-airport.rush...
that was the schedule. perhaps the only comfort was the light brown BV wallet i got for myself. the 2.55 was calling out. shaune and adler think its nice.. very wicked.
fulfilment popped the brain. am i feeling fulfilled? speaking of basic needs.. the hierachy needs some reworking.
perhaps..one day.. i will be ready to move out..and she'll be ready to accept. she needs to learn..and i have to learn as well.
the week past way too fast. i could barely catch up to clear my thoughts. the trip to the hk office was tiring.. i hate the last flight out schedule. swear i'm not gonna do that nxt time. at least on the return leg.
rush- airport. rush-hotel. rush-office. rush-meeting.rush-dinner.rush-office.rush-lunch.rush-airport.rush...
that was the schedule. perhaps the only comfort was the light brown BV wallet i got for myself. the 2.55 was calling out. shaune and adler think its nice.. very wicked.
fulfilment popped the brain. am i feeling fulfilled? speaking of basic needs.. the hierachy needs some reworking.
perhaps..one day.. i will be ready to move out..and she'll be ready to accept. she needs to learn..and i have to learn as well.
Friday, September 04, 2009
3 days to go..
And yet a new environment. Wonder if i'm all numb to the rapid change in environment. perhaps not?
perhaps i like the thrill of rollercoaster rides.
the trip away was good. been a while since i went on something alone.. yet not alone. trudging to lantau was quite
a challenge. the scorching sun, rising humidity did not make the journey all that enjoyable. recalled dozing off
during the bus ride. i'm quite a pig. i like to sleep. heh..
quite a few errands to check off.. photos, admin, and a health check
And yet a new environment. Wonder if i'm all numb to the rapid change in environment. perhaps not?
perhaps i like the thrill of rollercoaster rides.
the trip away was good. been a while since i went on something alone.. yet not alone. trudging to lantau was quite
a challenge. the scorching sun, rising humidity did not make the journey all that enjoyable. recalled dozing off
during the bus ride. i'm quite a pig. i like to sleep. heh..
quite a few errands to check off.. photos, admin, and a health check
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
New beginning beckons..
finally, all cast in stone. am ever so grateful to the opportunity. the process felt surreal.
tedious - nevertheless a bitter sweet symphony. perhaps like what fishball said, i should order
the fav choc cake. hah.
its odd how the neighbour feels odd. somehow, someway, such behaviour seems a little self inflicted.
does not matter to me anyhow. perhaps it was a temporal amusement.
hope that he knows that i bagged it. the frequent chats over jogging perhaps helped. thankies my beloved.
pls be proud of me for i want you to.
pack,shelf,file,delete... the same process once more. seems familiar.
finally, all cast in stone. am ever so grateful to the opportunity. the process felt surreal.
tedious - nevertheless a bitter sweet symphony. perhaps like what fishball said, i should order
the fav choc cake. hah.
its odd how the neighbour feels odd. somehow, someway, such behaviour seems a little self inflicted.
does not matter to me anyhow. perhaps it was a temporal amusement.
hope that he knows that i bagged it. the frequent chats over jogging perhaps helped. thankies my beloved.
pls be proud of me for i want you to.
pack,shelf,file,delete... the same process once more. seems familiar.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Forgotten...Forsaken...?
Haven't made my entry for a long while. Thank goodness its not forgotten. The past month has been busy. Preoccupied with preparations of the trip. Maiden one with Amy. A very memorable one. Thank you dear for the time and willingness to come along.
Things have sorta come to a simple resonance. Perhaps its good for the short term. Definitely not for long. Have become somewhat subdued, quiet and lost in my own realm. Not sure if this is really me. Perhaps.
Fathers' day passed and i bought daddy his favourite fruit cake from Mezza9. He liked it. His special day is coming quite soon.
Haven't made my entry for a long while. Thank goodness its not forgotten. The past month has been busy. Preoccupied with preparations of the trip. Maiden one with Amy. A very memorable one. Thank you dear for the time and willingness to come along.
Things have sorta come to a simple resonance. Perhaps its good for the short term. Definitely not for long. Have become somewhat subdued, quiet and lost in my own realm. Not sure if this is really me. Perhaps.
Fathers' day passed and i bought daddy his favourite fruit cake from Mezza9. He liked it. His special day is coming quite soon.
Monday, April 27, 2009
And Finally....
The day arrived. Donned the harry porter robe once again. The setting is somewhat different this time. I was my own chauffeur to school. My passenger - Mrs Lim Cheong Ling.
" Do i look ok in this outfit? " "Yes you do mum.." She was eager and excited for the occasion and am sure she silently prayed for his presence. It felt like he was out of town.. one of those days.
The campus brought great memories. Painful nights spent rushing projects, assignments and discussions. " Where are you headed to after work today?? " " Back to school" - I'd exclaim. "Oh..poor thing.." Yes, i got that alot, alot and alot.. It was depressing at the initial stages. Subsequently, it was part of my routine. A routine which gave some meaning to time spent. Well at least i'd wish and viewed it upon as time well spent.
Soy milk, fillet-o fish, sugar rolls and sandwiches were the fav dinner staples. Tcc coffee was the default hang-out plc with "the gang". The stroll to campus, the gaze out of windows during breaks felt just like yesterday. Not forgetting the chauffeured rides on sat evenings and sunday mornings+ afternoons by him. I felt i was priority... thank you daddy..
I wished she had company on saturday.. mebbe she did :) ok am sure she did.
On hindsight, the journey felt unreal. Too quick, and as mentioned to a fellow graduand.. i need closure.. some sort of a gradual closure. Perhaps it all started with a dream- a dream filled by realism with time.
Perhaps thats how things should be... dream a little dream...
The day arrived. Donned the harry porter robe once again. The setting is somewhat different this time. I was my own chauffeur to school. My passenger - Mrs Lim Cheong Ling.
" Do i look ok in this outfit? " "Yes you do mum.." She was eager and excited for the occasion and am sure she silently prayed for his presence. It felt like he was out of town.. one of those days.
The campus brought great memories. Painful nights spent rushing projects, assignments and discussions. " Where are you headed to after work today?? " " Back to school" - I'd exclaim. "Oh..poor thing.." Yes, i got that alot, alot and alot.. It was depressing at the initial stages. Subsequently, it was part of my routine. A routine which gave some meaning to time spent. Well at least i'd wish and viewed it upon as time well spent.
Soy milk, fillet-o fish, sugar rolls and sandwiches were the fav dinner staples. Tcc coffee was the default hang-out plc with "the gang". The stroll to campus, the gaze out of windows during breaks felt just like yesterday. Not forgetting the chauffeured rides on sat evenings and sunday mornings+ afternoons by him. I felt i was priority... thank you daddy..
I wished she had company on saturday.. mebbe she did :) ok am sure she did.
On hindsight, the journey felt unreal. Too quick, and as mentioned to a fellow graduand.. i need closure.. some sort of a gradual closure. Perhaps it all started with a dream- a dream filled by realism with time.
Perhaps thats how things should be... dream a little dream...
Monday, April 06, 2009
Good old times..
the clock ticks, the hours past, the days fly.. yet the friendship remains strong. spent the wkend with the crazy bunch of sports club friends. must have been years since we last spent 3 consecutive days together. The trip to Bintan realised after months of planning.
Everyone moved on in their separate ways after uni. Somehow, the trip brought everyone together, and puts a little reminder that we are still who and what we used to be- Lots of spontaneous fun. I love them.. thanks guys for being such a fun bunch of friends.
the clock ticks, the hours past, the days fly.. yet the friendship remains strong. spent the wkend with the crazy bunch of sports club friends. must have been years since we last spent 3 consecutive days together. The trip to Bintan realised after months of planning.
Everyone moved on in their separate ways after uni. Somehow, the trip brought everyone together, and puts a little reminder that we are still who and what we used to be- Lots of spontaneous fun. I love them.. thanks guys for being such a fun bunch of friends.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Odd hours... fatigue... and a state of uncertainty...
day 2 of odd hours- not fun. Fatigue, yes indeed. Several errands to run... loads of knots to untangle. The path ahead seems uncertain. then again, such is life. can't get too clear can we? grrr.. what a twist.
looking fwd to clarity once again. nevertheless, the golf swings were fun! each good swing brings such satisfaction.
day 2 of odd hours- not fun. Fatigue, yes indeed. Several errands to run... loads of knots to untangle. The path ahead seems uncertain. then again, such is life. can't get too clear can we? grrr.. what a twist.
looking fwd to clarity once again. nevertheless, the golf swings were fun! each good swing brings such satisfaction.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Swing swing swing...
2nd golf class. not too bad a lesson. managed some pitching and putting. gotta work on that swing a little more.
weather was a little harsh. 2 consecutive days of sun got me a little burnt.
somehow.. thoughts are just not flowing as much, or as well. Am i losing the capacity to formulate deep thoughts? am not sure.
And yet, the new year resolutions are not concrete.. very very strange......
2nd golf class. not too bad a lesson. managed some pitching and putting. gotta work on that swing a little more.
weather was a little harsh. 2 consecutive days of sun got me a little burnt.
somehow.. thoughts are just not flowing as much, or as well. Am i losing the capacity to formulate deep thoughts? am not sure.
And yet, the new year resolutions are not concrete.. very very strange......
Monday, February 09, 2009
Back to class...
Not for the financial 'goodness' this time. But for the official golf lessons. The range is quite a bit of distance to travel - Laguna in the far east. Nevertheless, the drive up was nice and speedy.
Feedback from first lesson was good. The swing felt right and proper footing and grip were somewhat adopted. Managed to round up the lesson with a nice hit - reasonable distance of abt 70-75m range ?
Alot more to practise.. nxt....to get my hands on the iron.
Not for the financial 'goodness' this time. But for the official golf lessons. The range is quite a bit of distance to travel - Laguna in the far east. Nevertheless, the drive up was nice and speedy.
Feedback from first lesson was good. The swing felt right and proper footing and grip were somewhat adopted. Managed to round up the lesson with a nice hit - reasonable distance of abt 70-75m range ?
Alot more to practise.. nxt....to get my hands on the iron.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Time of the year...
the new year ushers in.. year of the ox. the joyous mood seem dampened this year. perhaps due to the bad economic sentiment. i wish it was just due to that. however, deep down inside, i do realise why things are different. his absence. he used to buzz abt with mum. from florists to groceries shopping. the heart wrenched as i recount the days spent together.
the flood gates somewhat were released on desk today. thank goodness everyone was away.
the new year ushers in.. year of the ox. the joyous mood seem dampened this year. perhaps due to the bad economic sentiment. i wish it was just due to that. however, deep down inside, i do realise why things are different. his absence. he used to buzz abt with mum. from florists to groceries shopping. the heart wrenched as i recount the days spent together.
the flood gates somewhat were released on desk today. thank goodness everyone was away.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
First weekend
of personal time. the absence of buggy assignments and dreary eyes is bliss. somehow am just in the sorta state where planning is out of the picture. saturday was spent well with mum, aunts and uncles. They love the bakery at Prive.
Sunday afternoon at changi was relaxing too.
Next up, the running routine and a new lease of life..
of personal time. the absence of buggy assignments and dreary eyes is bliss. somehow am just in the sorta state where planning is out of the picture. saturday was spent well with mum, aunts and uncles. They love the bakery at Prive.
Sunday afternoon at changi was relaxing too.
Next up, the running routine and a new lease of life..
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Final lap..
1.5 years whizzed past at a glimpse. The entire experience still feels unreal. wonder how things would have been if i didn't take that leap. The leap that twisted the path perpendicularly. No regrets. Time spent with the team was great. Love 'em all.
The final lesson ended a week back. I'll miss the chattering over coffee breaks, snacking in class and a whole bunch of banter at our fav tcc. heh..fancy a grp of adults doing that. i'll miss daddy picking me... and his frequent "Yvonne girl... hw are you..." "Yvonne girl, you're dress is pretty.. " Yes i miss being daddy's little girl.. the pesky girl who planted a scratch or two during her first attempt of driving. the sneaky one who bumped it again on second attempt and stealthily kept mumb.
I just wish that he was around.... to witness that 3rd attempt on stage..
I now know what i'm wishing for.....
1.5 years whizzed past at a glimpse. The entire experience still feels unreal. wonder how things would have been if i didn't take that leap. The leap that twisted the path perpendicularly. No regrets. Time spent with the team was great. Love 'em all.
The final lesson ended a week back. I'll miss the chattering over coffee breaks, snacking in class and a whole bunch of banter at our fav tcc. heh..fancy a grp of adults doing that. i'll miss daddy picking me... and his frequent "Yvonne girl... hw are you..." "Yvonne girl, you're dress is pretty.. " Yes i miss being daddy's little girl.. the pesky girl who planted a scratch or two during her first attempt of driving. the sneaky one who bumped it again on second attempt and stealthily kept mumb.
I just wish that he was around.... to witness that 3rd attempt on stage..
I now know what i'm wishing for.....
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Brand new change after 3 years...
Finally after such a long time.. decided to execute the plan yesterday right after work to prevent any hold ups by myself or ppl around me. hah
a good 30cm of locks were chopped. the experience was great. there was an initial sense of anxiety.
"something simple, yet chic, yet not oldish..nor outlandish..." must have been a traumatic session for vincent.
the blade got whipped out from his stash of tools, which sliced off millions of keratin fibers. 4 aggressive slashes. that was it. sealed my fate for the next 3-6 months. well,i asked for it. the heart beat surged. the remaining 45minutes were just mere finger-crossing, toe-crossing and silent prayers. May the outcome be decent......
6:55pm. the results spoke. i love it...
i love to go against consensus wishes.... heheh
Finally after such a long time.. decided to execute the plan yesterday right after work to prevent any hold ups by myself or ppl around me. hah
a good 30cm of locks were chopped. the experience was great. there was an initial sense of anxiety.
"something simple, yet chic, yet not oldish..nor outlandish..." must have been a traumatic session for vincent.
the blade got whipped out from his stash of tools, which sliced off millions of keratin fibers. 4 aggressive slashes. that was it. sealed my fate for the next 3-6 months. well,i asked for it. the heart beat surged. the remaining 45minutes were just mere finger-crossing, toe-crossing and silent prayers. May the outcome be decent......
6:55pm. the results spoke. i love it...
i love to go against consensus wishes.... heheh
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Moving on to the next phase of life??
I wonder if i'm ready..
Was talking to myself today during the warm down walk, after the run. I recalled significant episodes of life which steered the "pathway of life" (POL) in various directions. There were times where the jump to POL2 was just in my face. Yet, somehow.. someway.... the next significant episode sets in, driving the POL in another direction.
I wonder if i'm ready..
Was talking to myself today during the warm down walk, after the run. I recalled significant episodes of life which steered the "pathway of life" (POL) in various directions. There were times where the jump to POL2 was just in my face. Yet, somehow.. someway.... the next significant episode sets in, driving the POL in another direction.
New Addiction...
not drugs nor chocs..not desserts either. got into the swing of bringing lunch lately.. hehz. within 1km locus of dbs tower 2 has horrible food. definitely not an incentive to pop out for lunch. ah well.. guess the occasional walk down to market street or lau pa sat might help. but the heat is certainly a deterrence.
currently the hot fav - mediterrenean style pasta salad :) sundried tomatoes, olives, mesculun mix, herbs, tomatoes, carrots
alright.....i get the drift..might be rabbit food to you. but oh well.. its got all i need! carbs, loads of veggies and the occasional protein! a very well balanced diet :) brekkies are muesli, fruits and milk - good GI
No. 10 started on friday.... final countdown. I'm starting to wonder if i'll get withdrawal symptoms. haha! The topic is great. Treasury Risk Mgmt..how apt for a time like this. Am looking forward to credit risk and the topic on securitisation :) i'm a geek. i actually thought of working through the accounting bit all over again. Well i did plough thru db's balance sheet for last quarter...
not drugs nor chocs..not desserts either. got into the swing of bringing lunch lately.. hehz. within 1km locus of dbs tower 2 has horrible food. definitely not an incentive to pop out for lunch. ah well.. guess the occasional walk down to market street or lau pa sat might help. but the heat is certainly a deterrence.
currently the hot fav - mediterrenean style pasta salad :) sundried tomatoes, olives, mesculun mix, herbs, tomatoes, carrots
alright.....i get the drift..might be rabbit food to you. but oh well.. its got all i need! carbs, loads of veggies and the occasional protein! a very well balanced diet :) brekkies are muesli, fruits and milk - good GI
No. 10 started on friday.... final countdown. I'm starting to wonder if i'll get withdrawal symptoms. haha! The topic is great. Treasury Risk Mgmt..how apt for a time like this. Am looking forward to credit risk and the topic on securitisation :) i'm a geek. i actually thought of working through the accounting bit all over again. Well i did plough thru db's balance sheet for last quarter...
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Italiano..
4 consecutive days of italian food is turning me into a freak. haha.. friday's dinner at valentino's was great. Not forgetting the lovely treats in hk. So glad that the portions were just tasting portions. else i wud have gained a tonne.
weekend's been great. visited the birdpark after a long long while. quite a nice treat to spend the afternoon viewing birds. the last visit was perhaps a good 10-15 years back. popped by the magic pantry to take a look see as well. the silicone baking ware were really intriguing. "Withstands heat up to 230 degrees celsius" so says the shopowner and mktg collateral.. hmm i still have my doubts. Wouldnt the microstructure of the material degrade or change under high temp? hmmm...i'll google it.
flood gates opened late last nite. blame it on the sappy chinese show on tv. thought of daddy once more.
4 consecutive days of italian food is turning me into a freak. haha.. friday's dinner at valentino's was great. Not forgetting the lovely treats in hk. So glad that the portions were just tasting portions. else i wud have gained a tonne.
weekend's been great. visited the birdpark after a long long while. quite a nice treat to spend the afternoon viewing birds. the last visit was perhaps a good 10-15 years back. popped by the magic pantry to take a look see as well. the silicone baking ware were really intriguing. "Withstands heat up to 230 degrees celsius" so says the shopowner and mktg collateral.. hmm i still have my doubts. Wouldnt the microstructure of the material degrade or change under high temp? hmmm...i'll google it.
flood gates opened late last nite. blame it on the sappy chinese show on tv. thought of daddy once more.
Ugly .....Uglier.....
Thats what the entire markets is spinning towards. A horrid situation which will eventually find its way to the shoestrings of men on the streets. I sense it for certain. 1 mth back, the malls started to quieten a little. Impulsive shopping purchases is starting to become apparent. Time to tighten our belts. I didn't want to shop much in aussie land, neither in hk, although the latter was well known as a branded goods paradise in asia.
Merger of Banks, Nationalisation activity and bailouts do not portend well for the future. Jokingly with fellow colleagues, we remarked about the lack of future employers. But am thankful that i still have a seat in the dealing room. Perhaps its sour grapes, but, i do a glad that this systemic meltdown highlights to the regulators about the toxic pdts. Fair enough, human beings are greedy. The higher the margins from a sale, the better it is.
Pack 'em in! Pack 'em in!! Voila a perfect structured pdt/derivative which meets all your needs! Lovely!
The sales person gets the keep of commission and the client has his desired needs met. Why not??
Anyhow, i know this is a sick thought. But i do feel tat its good this situation has happened. Time to turn the tables around!
Thats what the entire markets is spinning towards. A horrid situation which will eventually find its way to the shoestrings of men on the streets. I sense it for certain. 1 mth back, the malls started to quieten a little. Impulsive shopping purchases is starting to become apparent. Time to tighten our belts. I didn't want to shop much in aussie land, neither in hk, although the latter was well known as a branded goods paradise in asia.
Merger of Banks, Nationalisation activity and bailouts do not portend well for the future. Jokingly with fellow colleagues, we remarked about the lack of future employers. But am thankful that i still have a seat in the dealing room. Perhaps its sour grapes, but, i do a glad that this systemic meltdown highlights to the regulators about the toxic pdts. Fair enough, human beings are greedy. The higher the margins from a sale, the better it is.
Pack 'em in! Pack 'em in!! Voila a perfect structured pdt/derivative which meets all your needs! Lovely!
The sales person gets the keep of commission and the client has his desired needs met. Why not??
Anyhow, i know this is a sick thought. But i do feel tat its good this situation has happened. Time to turn the tables around!
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Back home...
2 weeks away from home... the getaway with mum n mich was rather nice. been a while since the 3 ladies went on a trip together. there were moments where points of view were different. am glad we managed to resolve everything. it was a lovely trip afterall. but cud tell that mum felt a little lonely at times. moments of helplessness on my end. mich was right. its about us understanding her now...not the other way round.
the short getaway to hk was simple too. mkts are too grim for much partying. enjoyed the simplicity of just resting in a foreign land alone. ok..perhaps nt alone, but just with some good friends. wanted to head up to macau, but was too tired. jeff invited a boat trip to the neighbouring islands too, but the drinks at sevva spun the head the day after.
feels great to be back.. have much to do at work tmr i believe.
2 weeks away from home... the getaway with mum n mich was rather nice. been a while since the 3 ladies went on a trip together. there were moments where points of view were different. am glad we managed to resolve everything. it was a lovely trip afterall. but cud tell that mum felt a little lonely at times. moments of helplessness on my end. mich was right. its about us understanding her now...not the other way round.
the short getaway to hk was simple too. mkts are too grim for much partying. enjoyed the simplicity of just resting in a foreign land alone. ok..perhaps nt alone, but just with some good friends. wanted to head up to macau, but was too tired. jeff invited a boat trip to the neighbouring islands too, but the drinks at sevva spun the head the day after.
feels great to be back.. have much to do at work tmr i believe.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Time to take flight to faraway land
Gonna spend some nice quality time with mich and mummy in down under.. must have been so long since we went on a vacation together. Kinda interesting for 3 ladies to travel together... am sure we'll bicker a little along the way. Yet, i'm so looking fwd to it.
Am tired after all the packing. time to head to bed...
See ya all in 2 week's time...
Gonna spend some nice quality time with mich and mummy in down under.. must have been so long since we went on a vacation together. Kinda interesting for 3 ladies to travel together... am sure we'll bicker a little along the way. Yet, i'm so looking fwd to it.
Am tired after all the packing. time to head to bed...
See ya all in 2 week's time...
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Fruitful weekend...
Said goodbye to number 9. Just one more to go and i'll be officially done. I'm beginning to wonder i'll feel strange with additional free time over the wkends.. we'll see we'll see.
Wanted to head out for a couple of drinks on sat nite after the paper. but the lousy weather just had to come along. was quite thankful that J popped by and took a drive out for simple indulgence at ben & Jerry's.
Sunday mrg was lovely. Mum n i headed to botanical gardens for a jog. lovely weather. would have been nice if daddy was ard. was a little worried that she'll feel lonely doing her walkaton alone. she seemed fine. brunch at dempsey was perhaps a new experience for her. so glad that she likes it.
Caught up with gp , jason n pohchun at prive. happy to see them tog =)
Oh! and i baked brownies! Slurp... dark lindt choc brownies =)
Said goodbye to number 9. Just one more to go and i'll be officially done. I'm beginning to wonder i'll feel strange with additional free time over the wkends.. we'll see we'll see.
Wanted to head out for a couple of drinks on sat nite after the paper. but the lousy weather just had to come along. was quite thankful that J popped by and took a drive out for simple indulgence at ben & Jerry's.
Sunday mrg was lovely. Mum n i headed to botanical gardens for a jog. lovely weather. would have been nice if daddy was ard. was a little worried that she'll feel lonely doing her walkaton alone. she seemed fine. brunch at dempsey was perhaps a new experience for her. so glad that she likes it.
Caught up with gp , jason n pohchun at prive. happy to see them tog =)
Oh! and i baked brownies! Slurp... dark lindt choc brownies =)
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Back to the fav haunt..
Finally after many days of downpour, managed a nice semi long run at macritchie with shyan. Yak yak yak abt the cammie.. shall drag him and charles for a photo op soon. Noticed a new highway link from braddell road to lornie... think it zips me to destination way faster. shall give it a shot nxt time round. the last round of drive along that stretch of road was just about 1mth. Amazing how the infrastructure falls in place that quickly. Kudos to the workers who left their faraway land for this little red dot.
Today's buddy's bday. Happy Birthday!! Many well wishes to you!
i seriously need another pair of trainers..... shopping time?
Finally after many days of downpour, managed a nice semi long run at macritchie with shyan. Yak yak yak abt the cammie.. shall drag him and charles for a photo op soon. Noticed a new highway link from braddell road to lornie... think it zips me to destination way faster. shall give it a shot nxt time round. the last round of drive along that stretch of road was just about 1mth. Amazing how the infrastructure falls in place that quickly. Kudos to the workers who left their faraway land for this little red dot.
Today's buddy's bday. Happy Birthday!! Many well wishes to you!
i seriously need another pair of trainers..... shopping time?
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Its almost 1 mth......
It feels like a long vacation away. We're still making adjustments.. Am looking fwd to the trip with mum and mich.. A getaway will be good. I guess we all need a break and some time away.
Miss you lots still.. i wish you were still around to take the flyer. Mum's bday was simple, mich's bday is upcoming. You'll always be close to our hearts...
Nothing hurts as much as losing you. Thanks so much for giving me the strength to hold all things together. I wish i did you proud and you read the letter.... my first and last to you.
It feels like a long vacation away. We're still making adjustments.. Am looking fwd to the trip with mum and mich.. A getaway will be good. I guess we all need a break and some time away.
Miss you lots still.. i wish you were still around to take the flyer. Mum's bday was simple, mich's bday is upcoming. You'll always be close to our hearts...
Nothing hurts as much as losing you. Thanks so much for giving me the strength to hold all things together. I wish i did you proud and you read the letter.... my first and last to you.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Happy Birthday Mummy and Joey....
Twinnie's bday - Tuesday. Mummy's Bday - Today (14th Aug)
Things are kinda different this year...no whole cake for her bday. Guess we'll try to work something out nxt year. She's better. Work is gets a little hectic. But am glad all this buzz is taking the mind off....
Twinnie's bday - Tuesday. Mummy's Bday - Today (14th Aug)
Things are kinda different this year...no whole cake for her bday. Guess we'll try to work something out nxt year. She's better. Work is gets a little hectic. But am glad all this buzz is taking the mind off....
Monday, August 11, 2008
National Day weekend..
Once again, the republic's Bday - 43rd. Happy Birthday!
The extend family of lims gathered at Marina Mandarin for an afternoon of tea. Felt a little weird initially without his presence. But i guess we'll have to slowly get used to it. Helps alot with my camera ard.. Crystelle was intrigued and that kinda helped lighten up everyone.
The crowds throng the grandstand by the bay for the parade, whilst we moved against the traffic. Am glad that we managed a 58th level view. Kudo's to Xiao-gu for the invite. Now i get to have an aerial view of the padang and the parade. The cammie came in real handy! Was kinda fun to play ard with different shooting modes and settings. Am glad i chose canon over sony.. hehe a few pals have lenses!
Took a walk by the river and esplande for more night shots. it feels nice to have a great camera around to capture memorable moments. And we walked....and walked....and walked........ a very long and interesting walk home indeed.... haha speaking of intepreting words literally....
Once again, the republic's Bday - 43rd. Happy Birthday!
The extend family of lims gathered at Marina Mandarin for an afternoon of tea. Felt a little weird initially without his presence. But i guess we'll have to slowly get used to it. Helps alot with my camera ard.. Crystelle was intrigued and that kinda helped lighten up everyone.
The crowds throng the grandstand by the bay for the parade, whilst we moved against the traffic. Am glad that we managed a 58th level view. Kudo's to Xiao-gu for the invite. Now i get to have an aerial view of the padang and the parade. The cammie came in real handy! Was kinda fun to play ard with different shooting modes and settings. Am glad i chose canon over sony.. hehe a few pals have lenses!
Took a walk by the river and esplande for more night shots. it feels nice to have a great camera around to capture memorable moments. And we walked....and walked....and walked........ a very long and interesting walk home indeed.... haha speaking of intepreting words literally....
Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Seeing things through different perspectives..
Trotted to peninsula plaza today over lunch time to grab the cammie. Wasn't too sure if i would be ripped off. But thought i'd give it a shot. The last time there with tim was a little more reassuring cos at least i had a camera-know how person ard. Guess i'd take the gamble this time round.
The purchase experience wasnt too bad. But the sales person did try very hard to sell me the sony Alpha 30? hmm i think tat must be the model. Hah. I can't even recall. Well i do like the live view and the lens.. but... just a gut feel that sony is trying very hard to catch up with the SLR mkt. Eventually settled for my 450D =)
Now, a brand new hobby to tackle.. am looking forward to it.. lets hope the pockets don't get burnt with the lenses in future.
Next...i need a camera bag. Perhaps a simple crumpler would do the trick.
Trotted to peninsula plaza today over lunch time to grab the cammie. Wasn't too sure if i would be ripped off. But thought i'd give it a shot. The last time there with tim was a little more reassuring cos at least i had a camera-know how person ard. Guess i'd take the gamble this time round.
The purchase experience wasnt too bad. But the sales person did try very hard to sell me the sony Alpha 30? hmm i think tat must be the model. Hah. I can't even recall. Well i do like the live view and the lens.. but... just a gut feel that sony is trying very hard to catch up with the SLR mkt. Eventually settled for my 450D =)
Now, a brand new hobby to tackle.. am looking forward to it.. lets hope the pockets don't get burnt with the lenses in future.
Next...i need a camera bag. Perhaps a simple crumpler would do the trick.
Spending time together..
Been spending alot of post work time with mum and sis. Its interesting how i didn't used to realise the amount of free time i had after work. Am glad this is all apparent now. Dinner yesterday was simple at the food court near home.
Buy food, chomp food and ready to head home. Wanted so badly to pop by parisilk to grab my cammie. Alas, did not. Something heart wrenching struck last evening. It was the old lady cleaner at the food court. The fatigue on her face was painful to see. Mum asked if she could manage the bowls and plates. She muttered "yes i'm used to it...." Took a look at her wrinkled hands. Veins popped up obvious and there were scars - seemed fresh from a cut 2-3 days back. My heart wrenched. Wished she didnt have to take on that job.....
Will make sure mum doesnt go through such pain...no more...she had enough of them...
Been spending alot of post work time with mum and sis. Its interesting how i didn't used to realise the amount of free time i had after work. Am glad this is all apparent now. Dinner yesterday was simple at the food court near home.
Buy food, chomp food and ready to head home. Wanted so badly to pop by parisilk to grab my cammie. Alas, did not. Something heart wrenching struck last evening. It was the old lady cleaner at the food court. The fatigue on her face was painful to see. Mum asked if she could manage the bowls and plates. She muttered "yes i'm used to it...." Took a look at her wrinkled hands. Veins popped up obvious and there were scars - seemed fresh from a cut 2-3 days back. My heart wrenched. Wished she didnt have to take on that job.....
Will make sure mum doesnt go through such pain...no more...she had enough of them...
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Emptiness...
The feeling hits me once again. The drive felt slow. Wish i could speed up a little more. Visiting the mechanic, washing the car, inflating the tyres and all.. tasks that didnt used to be my forte are well presented in my face now.
The jog/walk at Bukit timah with tim helped regenerate some adrenalin. The past weeks just depleted my entire storage. Playing with lauren did help as well. Gives some hope and comfort. She's a bright girl. Love it when she practised her "doctor-ing" skills on everyone. Arms ached a little after carrying her about at the supermart. Guess i need to get back to more serious workout soon.
The drive back was quiet and surreal...yet still a sense of emptiness...
The feeling hits me once again. The drive felt slow. Wish i could speed up a little more. Visiting the mechanic, washing the car, inflating the tyres and all.. tasks that didnt used to be my forte are well presented in my face now.
The jog/walk at Bukit timah with tim helped regenerate some adrenalin. The past weeks just depleted my entire storage. Playing with lauren did help as well. Gives some hope and comfort. She's a bright girl. Love it when she practised her "doctor-ing" skills on everyone. Arms ached a little after carrying her about at the supermart. Guess i need to get back to more serious workout soon.
The drive back was quiet and surreal...yet still a sense of emptiness...
Friday, August 01, 2008
Day 8....
The 3 ladies decided to take a walk outside the neighbourhood. Finally back to civilisation. Not too sure if its a good thing. Perhaps. Strolled about raffles city with mum and mich. Dropped by Kuriya for dinner.
Thoughts of him came by once again. He loved that restaurant. We ordered his favourite food. However, sashimi was not dished out. Mum and i didn't have much appetite for sashimi. Perhaps we might just steer away from it for a while.
The pain has ebbed away slowly...very slowly..
i miss him ..
The 3 ladies decided to take a walk outside the neighbourhood. Finally back to civilisation. Not too sure if its a good thing. Perhaps. Strolled about raffles city with mum and mich. Dropped by Kuriya for dinner.
Thoughts of him came by once again. He loved that restaurant. We ordered his favourite food. However, sashimi was not dished out. Mum and i didn't have much appetite for sashimi. Perhaps we might just steer away from it for a while.
The pain has ebbed away slowly...very slowly..
i miss him ..
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Day 6, He visited once more...
Never really believe such a phenomena exists. Now i do. Its the second encounter now. Wasn't a feeling of discomfort. Perhaps a feeling of intangibility. Wish that he could drop a msg or two...
The heart still feels very heavy. the several events have yet sunk in fully. really wish that time flies past faster...then again, it takes a while to heal.
Never really believe such a phenomena exists. Now i do. Its the second encounter now. Wasn't a feeling of discomfort. Perhaps a feeling of intangibility. Wish that he could drop a msg or two...
The heart still feels very heavy. the several events have yet sunk in fully. really wish that time flies past faster...then again, it takes a while to heal.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Memories of You...
What used to be a daily routine has now become memories. it hurts badly. the week passed in a whirlwind. the series of events occurred without any possible pre-empt. just one after another, bulls-eye in my face. reaction time was short, decisions had to be made for the next occurrence. even as of it is now..i can't make any headway of how i feel inside. perhaps no words or sentences can ever describe this.
there's so much to tell how i feel.. just wish that the letter reached you. My first and last letter to you. Always missing and loving you.
What used to be a daily routine has now become memories. it hurts badly. the week passed in a whirlwind. the series of events occurred without any possible pre-empt. just one after another, bulls-eye in my face. reaction time was short, decisions had to be made for the next occurrence. even as of it is now..i can't make any headway of how i feel inside. perhaps no words or sentences can ever describe this.
there's so much to tell how i feel.. just wish that the letter reached you. My first and last letter to you. Always missing and loving you.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
It feels like 4 years back...
the pain, helplessness and anxiety. its not fair. why does it have to turn out this way. its horrid to make us all go thru this once more. its not fair to mum especially.
i watched her from afar in the wee hours of the morning. the rotating lights seem somewhat familiar to some. not the best item to be associated with. many cringe at the thought of it. yet she has to experience it. the pain was just a torture.
the drive with mich was somewhat silent, just punctuated with moments of sniffles. rational. we had to be. we knew the wrenching feeling within. yet there was unsaid..agreed consensus.
the day passed slowly.. just had to wait for the knock off time. every other hour was just the beep on the cell phone for updates. i knew she couldnt say much. i just wanted to be strong for her.
alas, the moment of truth. i wasnt able to keep it in any longer. fled off in the cab... i shdn't have stayed in the office for that long...
all else is history.and now, what's ahead feels very intangible.
the pain, helplessness and anxiety. its not fair. why does it have to turn out this way. its horrid to make us all go thru this once more. its not fair to mum especially.
i watched her from afar in the wee hours of the morning. the rotating lights seem somewhat familiar to some. not the best item to be associated with. many cringe at the thought of it. yet she has to experience it. the pain was just a torture.
the drive with mich was somewhat silent, just punctuated with moments of sniffles. rational. we had to be. we knew the wrenching feeling within. yet there was unsaid..agreed consensus.
the day passed slowly.. just had to wait for the knock off time. every other hour was just the beep on the cell phone for updates. i knew she couldnt say much. i just wanted to be strong for her.
alas, the moment of truth. i wasnt able to keep it in any longer. fled off in the cab... i shdn't have stayed in the office for that long...
all else is history.and now, what's ahead feels very intangible.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Another post rain run...
Finally caught up with joey for our run..it must have been ages. chatted abt her dive trip, gp's gf, ner's hubby, hana's bf..she was raving abt hw the couples looked so cute together. not forgetting our previous running buddy- loycie.. =) little claire must be close to one year old by now. yep now joey's grounded. hehe..literally.. so long to her jet setting life!
weather was perfect..but somewhat on the contrary in the room of PCs (aka office)
The graffiti was found...buried under more graffiti.. argghhhh shd have used a thicker pen.
Finally caught up with joey for our run..it must have been ages. chatted abt her dive trip, gp's gf, ner's hubby, hana's bf..she was raving abt hw the couples looked so cute together. not forgetting our previous running buddy- loycie.. =) little claire must be close to one year old by now. yep now joey's grounded. hehe..literally.. so long to her jet setting life!
weather was perfect..but somewhat on the contrary in the room of PCs (aka office)
The graffiti was found...buried under more graffiti.. argghhhh shd have used a thicker pen.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Number 9......
Was very enjoyable. Had great insights on portfolio mgmt.. finally the tracking error, alphas and what nots are all falling in place. Today's run was therapeutic. Weather was fantastic. The clouds were lovely... wished i had my cammie along to snap a few pics. Ok shall try to find some time next weekend to drop by the park for some shots.
The teacher suggested higher level studies... i wonder if this shd be considered seriously.. hmmz.....
Was very enjoyable. Had great insights on portfolio mgmt.. finally the tracking error, alphas and what nots are all falling in place. Today's run was therapeutic. Weather was fantastic. The clouds were lovely... wished i had my cammie along to snap a few pics. Ok shall try to find some time next weekend to drop by the park for some shots.
The teacher suggested higher level studies... i wonder if this shd be considered seriously.. hmmz.....
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The jog took me past the same spot...
Was searching for it whilst on the way back..hmm am sure its still somewhere firmly engraved or doodled. Too much graffiti.
Then again..the 2 short phrases were graffiti too? cute graffiti perhaps.
Some thoughts hit me once more..when back to the very same spot- Esplanade- Theatres by the bay......
Was searching for it whilst on the way back..hmm am sure its still somewhere firmly engraved or doodled. Too much graffiti.
Then again..the 2 short phrases were graffiti too? cute graffiti perhaps.
Some thoughts hit me once more..when back to the very same spot- Esplanade- Theatres by the bay......
Post work run..
Yesterday was griping abt how the pukey feeling destroyed every single meal. Am glad all of that subsided today. The greek salad stayed in. Phew. Weather aint too great in the late arvo. Maybe it was fated for me to clock that somewhat 10km run. Interestingly, there wasnt much pain.
Maybe i should start on the races once more. Maybe...
A very interesting fact hit the wound once more. Perhaps.... it was a wrong decision made? Then again...there's no turning back.
Yesterday was griping abt how the pukey feeling destroyed every single meal. Am glad all of that subsided today. The greek salad stayed in. Phew. Weather aint too great in the late arvo. Maybe it was fated for me to clock that somewhat 10km run. Interestingly, there wasnt much pain.
Maybe i should start on the races once more. Maybe...
A very interesting fact hit the wound once more. Perhaps.... it was a wrong decision made? Then again...there's no turning back.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The globalised city becomes more apparent..
the saturday day out to the gym setup loads of thought bubbles in the grey matter. it was meant to be somewhat a day of relaxation without much deep thinking. guess its just me. always on a look out, making inferences et al. just abt 2 mths back, spoke to some mates on how home is lacking in service staff. well obviously not an unknown fact- highly controversial in the papers am sure. indeed, a walk about novena sq after the workout session proved this fact once again.
Pit stop 1- I was hungry and thirsty, popped by the local franchise soya bean stall - Mr bean. Was greeted by a nice lady who spoke english with a slight chinese accent.
Pit stop 2 - To the supermarket for some takeaway sushi. At the cashier, the same experience as that in Pit stop 1.
Pit stop 3 - Accessory store for some hairclips. Pls refer to 1 & 2.
Pit stop 4 - Back home at the TPY interchange. More of 1, 2 and 3...
Globalisation cannot be prevented...the effects are apparent. Witnessed them. I'm not that comfortable with that fact.
If u can't beat them...join them.. I see myself speaking more mandarin these days. Its not a bad thing... I think its time to brush it up to a next level.
the saturday day out to the gym setup loads of thought bubbles in the grey matter. it was meant to be somewhat a day of relaxation without much deep thinking. guess its just me. always on a look out, making inferences et al. just abt 2 mths back, spoke to some mates on how home is lacking in service staff. well obviously not an unknown fact- highly controversial in the papers am sure. indeed, a walk about novena sq after the workout session proved this fact once again.
Pit stop 1- I was hungry and thirsty, popped by the local franchise soya bean stall - Mr bean. Was greeted by a nice lady who spoke english with a slight chinese accent.
Pit stop 2 - To the supermarket for some takeaway sushi. At the cashier, the same experience as that in Pit stop 1.
Pit stop 3 - Accessory store for some hairclips. Pls refer to 1 & 2.
Pit stop 4 - Back home at the TPY interchange. More of 1, 2 and 3...
Globalisation cannot be prevented...the effects are apparent. Witnessed them. I'm not that comfortable with that fact.
If u can't beat them...join them.. I see myself speaking more mandarin these days. Its not a bad thing... I think its time to brush it up to a next level.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
"And so....Tell me..... "
Its hilarious how this phrase rings in my head now..
Somehow, somewhat.. i might be really suffering from that disease which WK mentioned...something along the line of talking
to oneself. Anyhw, yea i think i do have tendencies. sheesh.
2 days to another weekend. The week started out in total madness. Absolute madness. 18 hrs of non stop work. I swear its never gonna happen ever. The mind started fresh and clear. Slight fatigue became the next transit. Caffeine dosage takes u to another rollercoaster realm. Finally..the grey matter shuts down. Time to sleep. Hah. 9 hrs of beauty sleep was absolute luxury. I needed that.
Tuesday...hmm def a better day...
still...i dozed off on the way back in the cab. The cab driver took a slightly different route this time round...hmm..the confusion bwt lorong 5 and lorong 6
Its hilarious how this phrase rings in my head now..
Somehow, somewhat.. i might be really suffering from that disease which WK mentioned...something along the line of talking
to oneself. Anyhw, yea i think i do have tendencies. sheesh.
2 days to another weekend. The week started out in total madness. Absolute madness. 18 hrs of non stop work. I swear its never gonna happen ever. The mind started fresh and clear. Slight fatigue became the next transit. Caffeine dosage takes u to another rollercoaster realm. Finally..the grey matter shuts down. Time to sleep. Hah. 9 hrs of beauty sleep was absolute luxury. I needed that.
Tuesday...hmm def a better day...
still...i dozed off on the way back in the cab. The cab driver took a slightly different route this time round...hmm..the confusion bwt lorong 5 and lorong 6
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Another fulfilling weekend..
The downpour on saturday felt like a great deterrence to head out. Nevertheless, i chugged the umbrella and braced the cats and dogs. Holland V had the least bit of rain... felt so silly with the umbrella..and tried so very hard to rid it. Popped by parisilk with tim for a quotation off canon 450D. hmmm 1350..not too bad a price. decided to take a good check on the prices frm funan and all before closing the deal.
Dinner at Taste Paradise resto was quite a nice experience.. recalled the days where the boss would whip out plates of yummy dishes from the kitchen at Defu Lane. Its quite amazing how he managed to grow his business over 3 years.
Didnt expect tat amount of chatter and all.. i enjoyed it... always good to just share points of view.
The downpour on saturday felt like a great deterrence to head out. Nevertheless, i chugged the umbrella and braced the cats and dogs. Holland V had the least bit of rain... felt so silly with the umbrella..and tried so very hard to rid it. Popped by parisilk with tim for a quotation off canon 450D. hmmm 1350..not too bad a price. decided to take a good check on the prices frm funan and all before closing the deal.
Dinner at Taste Paradise resto was quite a nice experience.. recalled the days where the boss would whip out plates of yummy dishes from the kitchen at Defu Lane. Its quite amazing how he managed to grow his business over 3 years.
Didnt expect tat amount of chatter and all.. i enjoyed it... always good to just share points of view.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Back to baking...
Managed to steal some time to bake today. Was rather keen on dropping by zara to expense the voucher..but alas.. the downpour sorta made the decision for me. Banana walnut muffins this time round. All thks to vegan babe for her recipe. Did some modification to it - olive oil instead of butter =) well..i guess i was trying hard to work on a skinny banana walnut muffin.
Results were pretty impressive. Total yield - 30 muffins. Will chug some along to work tmr to feed the team.
Saturday's cycling was a lot of fun, but the bruises are definitely an eyesore...arghh..
Managed to steal some time to bake today. Was rather keen on dropping by zara to expense the voucher..but alas.. the downpour sorta made the decision for me. Banana walnut muffins this time round. All thks to vegan babe for her recipe. Did some modification to it - olive oil instead of butter =) well..i guess i was trying hard to work on a skinny banana walnut muffin.
Results were pretty impressive. Total yield - 30 muffins. Will chug some along to work tmr to feed the team.
Saturday's cycling was a lot of fun, but the bruises are definitely an eyesore...arghh..
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Spending that little quality time..
Post exams once more.. Finally!
Felt rather relieved that 8 papers are down. 2 more to go..
Caught up with Xianwei yst after the paper. It must have been 1 year since we caught up. Always nice to chat abt the good ole days in school. Roamed abt from orchard to vivo and then to the east, hoping to catch a glimpse of 'Hydrosapiens' - Arts fest closing performance. Sadly, parking spaces weren't on our side. we gave up. Cheesecake indulgence was nxt on the list.. hah!
Today's brunch session at mimolette was lovely with the 2 ladies - Jean and ouiyoung. The last time we caught up was at robertson, chattering abt ok's date et al. And now she's seeing him! Sweet!
Think i sorta overbooked myself on a sunday.. rushed back and drove the other girls out! was a lil tired initially, but it was good fun to be with the cuzzies. Dessert at dempsey, arcade session and dinner at bishan park!
And now, some time for myself.... before the week starts. Gonna hit the gym tmr
Post exams once more.. Finally!
Felt rather relieved that 8 papers are down. 2 more to go..
Caught up with Xianwei yst after the paper. It must have been 1 year since we caught up. Always nice to chat abt the good ole days in school. Roamed abt from orchard to vivo and then to the east, hoping to catch a glimpse of 'Hydrosapiens' - Arts fest closing performance. Sadly, parking spaces weren't on our side. we gave up. Cheesecake indulgence was nxt on the list.. hah!
Today's brunch session at mimolette was lovely with the 2 ladies - Jean and ouiyoung. The last time we caught up was at robertson, chattering abt ok's date et al. And now she's seeing him! Sweet!
Think i sorta overbooked myself on a sunday.. rushed back and drove the other girls out! was a lil tired initially, but it was good fun to be with the cuzzies. Dessert at dempsey, arcade session and dinner at bishan park!
And now, some time for myself.... before the week starts. Gonna hit the gym tmr
Monday, June 16, 2008
Serena's wedding..
My virgin attempt at being bridesmaid took place yst. Kinda fun and heart warming to see your fellow gf dress up for her big day. The chatter by relatives, kids squealing with excitement at the sight of the bride and not forgetting the lil red packets they get.
Weddings never fail to bring your peers together. The OG united once again, but not full force. Guess we'll all try to make another meet up when ivan returns and before brian leaves. We've all been frens for close to a decade! Amazing..
Am sure we'll work on our 1 Decade anniversary nxt year. Mark ur calendars everyone!
So... the next terror is Corporate finance. I'm getting eeky... closed book exam this time round. drats..
My virgin attempt at being bridesmaid took place yst. Kinda fun and heart warming to see your fellow gf dress up for her big day. The chatter by relatives, kids squealing with excitement at the sight of the bride and not forgetting the lil red packets they get.
Weddings never fail to bring your peers together. The OG united once again, but not full force. Guess we'll all try to make another meet up when ivan returns and before brian leaves. We've all been frens for close to a decade! Amazing..
Am sure we'll work on our 1 Decade anniversary nxt year. Mark ur calendars everyone!
So... the next terror is Corporate finance. I'm getting eeky... closed book exam this time round. drats..
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Its all getting surreal...
The 7th paper passed in a mere 3 hrs. Felt a lil weird after the paper. Mixed feelings of relief, uncertainty, tiredness and happiness. The oreo frappucino did help release some endorphins.
Traversed the streets of orchard with shaune..caught up with jason and shaune's bunch of frens. Interestingly, all of us have quite a few mutual friends. Met up twinnie and her fellow khakis as well.. miss the days of running with her. Can't wait for number 8 to be over. Life just needs to get more normal..
Alright..will decide again if i need a couple more letters...
The 7th paper passed in a mere 3 hrs. Felt a lil weird after the paper. Mixed feelings of relief, uncertainty, tiredness and happiness. The oreo frappucino did help release some endorphins.
Traversed the streets of orchard with shaune..caught up with jason and shaune's bunch of frens. Interestingly, all of us have quite a few mutual friends. Met up twinnie and her fellow khakis as well.. miss the days of running with her. Can't wait for number 8 to be over. Life just needs to get more normal..
Alright..will decide again if i need a couple more letters...
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Indeed i was expecting complaints and rants about the usage of chinese characters..
the buddy protested. the classmate gave up on the interpretation.
will stick to this then.... but will spring a surprise or two sometime again. hehe
i vowed nt to take caffeine.. but had to. damn it. semi-comatose state forced the weak mind to the kitchen for a cup of 2-in 1 kopi-o. nvr tot i would resort to it... grrr.. well anyhw the caffeine's good. keeps me awake. i'm officially drugged. 2 weeks.. and i promise to be off caffeine. kills my complexion totally.
need some fresh air soon. the post-torture schedule's already somewhat in place...before the next leg of the run begin. i'm seriously losing it..
the buddy protested. the classmate gave up on the interpretation.
will stick to this then.... but will spring a surprise or two sometime again. hehe
i vowed nt to take caffeine.. but had to. damn it. semi-comatose state forced the weak mind to the kitchen for a cup of 2-in 1 kopi-o. nvr tot i would resort to it... grrr.. well anyhw the caffeine's good. keeps me awake. i'm officially drugged. 2 weeks.. and i promise to be off caffeine. kills my complexion totally.
need some fresh air soon. the post-torture schedule's already somewhat in place...before the next leg of the run begin. i'm seriously losing it..
Monday, June 09, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Procrastination or Time management...?
Suffered major over the past few evenings on the assignment. Probably the worst i've encountered thus far. Am glad that merv got back and managed to jump on it. phew.. the week started with extreme caffeine intoxication. never really into coffee..
was left with not much choice. the torture lasted for 3 days. Wed evening to fri..
Glad that i managed a run on sat morning.. was rather drained..but needed a run badly to release some endorphins.
Now..the equity assignment to tackle. I can't imagine the CF exam...
Suffered major over the past few evenings on the assignment. Probably the worst i've encountered thus far. Am glad that merv got back and managed to jump on it. phew.. the week started with extreme caffeine intoxication. never really into coffee..
was left with not much choice. the torture lasted for 3 days. Wed evening to fri..
Glad that i managed a run on sat morning.. was rather drained..but needed a run badly to release some endorphins.
Now..the equity assignment to tackle. I can't imagine the CF exam...
Monday, May 26, 2008
1 Decade ago....
We were still brashful kids.Bumped into ron today afterwrk. i recognise that back-view. tapped on the shoulder. the train ride back felt seemingly similar..yet different. he got off the stop before me this time round. the usual goodbye wave seems familar..yet different. we've both grown up. yea and perhaps grown horizontally too.
And i wonder if i am what i imagined myself to be 1 decade ago...
We were still brashful kids.Bumped into ron today afterwrk. i recognise that back-view. tapped on the shoulder. the train ride back felt seemingly similar..yet different. he got off the stop before me this time round. the usual goodbye wave seems familar..yet different. we've both grown up. yea and perhaps grown horizontally too.
And i wonder if i am what i imagined myself to be 1 decade ago...
Contradictions..
either a yes or no.. sometimes ure happy for your friend who aced the exam..yet u feel a pinch of sore jealousy within..cos you wish you were the one who aced it. does that make one contradict his/her true wishes and feelings towards the counterparty? hmmm....
jeff brought up a rather interesting pt over dinner on sat. human beings have a tendency to compare themselves or seek a pt of reference to make them feel good. The defeat/downfall/lacklustre performance of that pt of reference make themselves feel good. empowerment perhaps...
now we wonder how many of us are really true...
either a yes or no.. sometimes ure happy for your friend who aced the exam..yet u feel a pinch of sore jealousy within..cos you wish you were the one who aced it. does that make one contradict his/her true wishes and feelings towards the counterparty? hmmm....
jeff brought up a rather interesting pt over dinner on sat. human beings have a tendency to compare themselves or seek a pt of reference to make them feel good. The defeat/downfall/lacklustre performance of that pt of reference make themselves feel good. empowerment perhaps...
now we wonder how many of us are really true...
Sunday, May 18, 2008
To the brim....
For once...in a very long time.. i felt work and school filling way up to the brim. Brains were fried by friday. Sat's assignment meet up with the team was tiring.. felt bad for not being able to contribute as much. Am glad that we're on track for the equity task. The corporate finance is another tough nut to crack. The idea of formulating loads of data and all is making me wired up..
Caught "made of honour". Not too bad a show.. i totally lost touch with movie listings. loser huh..
1 mth to endure... i can't wait for july to come by.. time to start the tee off!
For once...in a very long time.. i felt work and school filling way up to the brim. Brains were fried by friday. Sat's assignment meet up with the team was tiring.. felt bad for not being able to contribute as much. Am glad that we're on track for the equity task. The corporate finance is another tough nut to crack. The idea of formulating loads of data and all is making me wired up..
Caught "made of honour". Not too bad a show.. i totally lost touch with movie listings. loser huh..
1 mth to endure... i can't wait for july to come by.. time to start the tee off!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
All the buzz...
weekend was really quite packed. started off sat mrg with project discussion with the team. i can't imagine how we're gonna finish the 2 assignments... :( getting quite worried.. had to rush home to get changed, scurry to generate some data before heading eastwards for isaac's wedding. post wedding was rather fun too. popped down town with joe n tylda. and yes...we did some shopping....i need to shoot myself in the head. funny how tyl gushed non stop abt potential. i told her i have a curse.. hah!
met up lawrence for brunch at dempsey-olio. his passion abt getting an mba from the states seem to have rubbed off on me. can't believe i'm toying with the idea when i'm still struggling with an existing "suffering".. then again.. it seems very viable.let me work out the finances...
2 weeks more...and the assignment's due....arghhhhhhh
weekend was really quite packed. started off sat mrg with project discussion with the team. i can't imagine how we're gonna finish the 2 assignments... :( getting quite worried.. had to rush home to get changed, scurry to generate some data before heading eastwards for isaac's wedding. post wedding was rather fun too. popped down town with joe n tylda. and yes...we did some shopping....i need to shoot myself in the head. funny how tyl gushed non stop abt potential. i told her i have a curse.. hah!
met up lawrence for brunch at dempsey-olio. his passion abt getting an mba from the states seem to have rubbed off on me. can't believe i'm toying with the idea when i'm still struggling with an existing "suffering".. then again.. it seems very viable.let me work out the finances...
2 weeks more...and the assignment's due....arghhhhhhh
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Day 6...
And i feel that i've been on desk for more than that. The intensity and speed at which things happen is amazing. Totally feel the brain cells buzzing non stop. its a love hate relationship. haha..
Weekend of class was fulfiling too. Corporate finance- brings me to a different realm. love the theories, the logic the perspectives which one can take to evaluate. certainly lost the lecturer at some pt during the lecture cos the mind was actually drifting to work stuffs. the guys tot i looked stressed. haha..probably..
anyhw, did my long run after class with elvin. and guess what??? the trail that brings one to a full course abt the macritchie reservoir has reopened! the national park council probably fixed the landslides and cleared some vegetation. let me strive to hit the course once a week.
And i feel that i've been on desk for more than that. The intensity and speed at which things happen is amazing. Totally feel the brain cells buzzing non stop. its a love hate relationship. haha..
Weekend of class was fulfiling too. Corporate finance- brings me to a different realm. love the theories, the logic the perspectives which one can take to evaluate. certainly lost the lecturer at some pt during the lecture cos the mind was actually drifting to work stuffs. the guys tot i looked stressed. haha..probably..
anyhw, did my long run after class with elvin. and guess what??? the trail that brings one to a full course abt the macritchie reservoir has reopened! the national park council probably fixed the landslides and cleared some vegetation. let me strive to hit the course once a week.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Another chapter..
Monday was a brand new chapter. the path has once again taken a twist. one year ago..it took a major twist.
This time round.. a more subdued version. the chemistry feels right. surroundings are fine..i believe the working relationship should be good. the pace and thought process were intense. a different set of skills and reasoning. i like it.
the week took a pause with the may day hols. can't believe we're almost mid-year. the FOS results were released..think i fared so so.. doubt i'll get a distinction. i'm content with the grade. probably looking forward to dec when the final countdown takes place. or mebbe i'm already looking fwd to post june...where i'll be left with +2 mods to graduation. heheh..tennis here i come!
i've got a next fav haunt now: route to bishan park along the canal.
i should drop by mac soon..been a while.. and new running shoes! the ds trainers are wearing out....
Monday was a brand new chapter. the path has once again taken a twist. one year ago..it took a major twist.
This time round.. a more subdued version. the chemistry feels right. surroundings are fine..i believe the working relationship should be good. the pace and thought process were intense. a different set of skills and reasoning. i like it.
the week took a pause with the may day hols. can't believe we're almost mid-year. the FOS results were released..think i fared so so.. doubt i'll get a distinction. i'm content with the grade. probably looking forward to dec when the final countdown takes place. or mebbe i'm already looking fwd to post june...where i'll be left with +2 mods to graduation. heheh..tennis here i come!
i've got a next fav haunt now: route to bishan park along the canal.
i should drop by mac soon..been a while.. and new running shoes! the ds trainers are wearing out....
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Right/Wrong
who's to decide what's right or wrong. i hate it when standards are imposed on me. i do not have to stick by their expectations...
to each his own. he or she decides upon what to do with his/her own life. the course is steered by oneself. bear the consequences should shit happen. face the crap that comes along if a wrong step's taken.
a growing toddler takes his first step, ends up tumbling. the kid breaks his own fall. suffers from slight bruises but eventually learns the right technique to strut about without facing the same sorta hazard once more. a newbie picks up rollerblading, lands on the arse and knees several times. but..managed the skill to skate. i'm a living example. minus the knee, elbow and wrist guards and u'll be blessed with scars. i got blessed. sucky it may be..yea i got my lesson.
travelling alone is dangerous, boring, blah blah..whatever. i did. take extra care and brace up. i did.
So, work on the successes and face up to the failures. Better to stick by principles than be a pushover (loser) and societal slave to conformity.
who's to decide what's right or wrong. i hate it when standards are imposed on me. i do not have to stick by their expectations...
to each his own. he or she decides upon what to do with his/her own life. the course is steered by oneself. bear the consequences should shit happen. face the crap that comes along if a wrong step's taken.
a growing toddler takes his first step, ends up tumbling. the kid breaks his own fall. suffers from slight bruises but eventually learns the right technique to strut about without facing the same sorta hazard once more. a newbie picks up rollerblading, lands on the arse and knees several times. but..managed the skill to skate. i'm a living example. minus the knee, elbow and wrist guards and u'll be blessed with scars. i got blessed. sucky it may be..yea i got my lesson.
travelling alone is dangerous, boring, blah blah..whatever. i did. take extra care and brace up. i did.
So, work on the successes and face up to the failures. Better to stick by principles than be a pushover (loser) and societal slave to conformity.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Day 2 of errands...
Finally managed some time to the gym. caught up with bay n andrew for lunch. been a while. kinda fun to wander abt raffles pl in casual wear. thankies to merv for the dark chocs from lindt. will spend the next couple of days to savour the godiva and lindt :) how i wish teuscher's ard too. heheh ok shan't be greedy.
daddy's still not too well from the bad cough. :( decided to make mr lim a mega pot of herbal tea and some white fungus dessert to cleanse his system. the trip to the chinese medicinal hall was rather interesting.
Finally managed some time to the gym. caught up with bay n andrew for lunch. been a while. kinda fun to wander abt raffles pl in casual wear. thankies to merv for the dark chocs from lindt. will spend the next couple of days to savour the godiva and lindt :) how i wish teuscher's ard too. heheh ok shan't be greedy.
daddy's still not too well from the bad cough. :( decided to make mr lim a mega pot of herbal tea and some white fungus dessert to cleanse his system. the trip to the chinese medicinal hall was rather interesting.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Window of oppty...
Will persistence prevail? kaixi mentioned abt the slight window of oppty, over the milo session. by being persistent, there will exist a moment in time where the opportunity exists and thus precise execution should seal the deal.
maybe persistence will eventually triumph... don't think i buy the idea. am happy for those who are for it.
Will persistence prevail? kaixi mentioned abt the slight window of oppty, over the milo session. by being persistent, there will exist a moment in time where the opportunity exists and thus precise execution should seal the deal.
maybe persistence will eventually triumph... don't think i buy the idea. am happy for those who are for it.
Errands...
Official first free day after the trip. Brains were racking non stop on the to-do list for the day. photo id pic, bills, certs, lunch, eye brow trimming.. was doodling everything in the filofax. met buddy for lunch. seemed like we each had great vacation. interestingly, i was on a non vegan lunch today. hmmm sliced beef glass noodle..alright at least there were some veggies as some side comfort. phew.
ok confession... i got myself dresses again. argh..
Loot: champagne silk dress, light yellow tea-time dress
Official first free day after the trip. Brains were racking non stop on the to-do list for the day. photo id pic, bills, certs, lunch, eye brow trimming.. was doodling everything in the filofax. met buddy for lunch. seemed like we each had great vacation. interestingly, i was on a non vegan lunch today. hmmm sliced beef glass noodle..alright at least there were some veggies as some side comfort. phew.
ok confession... i got myself dresses again. argh..
Loot: champagne silk dress, light yellow tea-time dress
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Fun Fun Fun!
One of the best weekend ever! Touched down on thursday after roaming abt china for 9 days. Seemed like yesterday when i was preping up for the trip. fri, sat and sunday was just fabulous!
Bumped out to meet gina and adeline for lunch at my fav store :) i miss their salads..haha yes i'm a rabbit. caught up with gracie and geri at spins before gate crashing the tom demark seminar at St regis. Was not extremely impressed by the ballroom. at least i didn't feel the grandeur. but that wasnt impt. i met up the gang! that was the highlight. the camera's shutter went non stop snapping. yea..i'm a photo addict. kain popped by to visit his old buddies too before geri and i adjourn for dinner together. wine bar was next with kain, helena, peiling and a bunch of others.
Saturday - Ner's Big day
Another of those mega gathering for all the silly bunch. Ner looked really great in her gown. tot the groom looked a lil tense whilst waiting for his bride walk down the aisle. congrats to u two! hey guys i posted the pics on fb. so go take a peek.
Sunday - Sail sail sailllllll
Ok well i din really sail..we had a professional sailor on board. :p gracie & hubby, boonyam & family, mike and his 3 thai frens were part of the sailing team for the day! played uno with yinghong..and my gosh... uno has evolved to a state which i had trouble playing!!??!! got sunburnt.
alrite i'm ready to eat some godiva chocs nw..
One of the best weekend ever! Touched down on thursday after roaming abt china for 9 days. Seemed like yesterday when i was preping up for the trip. fri, sat and sunday was just fabulous!
Bumped out to meet gina and adeline for lunch at my fav store :) i miss their salads..haha yes i'm a rabbit. caught up with gracie and geri at spins before gate crashing the tom demark seminar at St regis. Was not extremely impressed by the ballroom. at least i didn't feel the grandeur. but that wasnt impt. i met up the gang! that was the highlight. the camera's shutter went non stop snapping. yea..i'm a photo addict. kain popped by to visit his old buddies too before geri and i adjourn for dinner together. wine bar was next with kain, helena, peiling and a bunch of others.
Saturday - Ner's Big day
Another of those mega gathering for all the silly bunch. Ner looked really great in her gown. tot the groom looked a lil tense whilst waiting for his bride walk down the aisle. congrats to u two! hey guys i posted the pics on fb. so go take a peek.
Sunday - Sail sail sailllllll
Ok well i din really sail..we had a professional sailor on board. :p gracie & hubby, boonyam & family, mike and his 3 thai frens were part of the sailing team for the day! played uno with yinghong..and my gosh... uno has evolved to a state which i had trouble playing!!??!! got sunburnt.
alrite i'm ready to eat some godiva chocs nw..
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Home bound.....
17th april...i'm finally home bound. after loitering in the land of xiao-long-baos and loads of chatter in pu-tong-hua, for 9 days, its time to head back. just killing some time now at hkg airport before the transit flight back. wished i was on a direct flight back. arghhh...well, another reason to shop? :P well i do have some hkg dollars to sorta spend from the previous pilgrimage.
will try to add more posts when i return. in short, the trip was fantastic.
seeya all soon!
17th april...i'm finally home bound. after loitering in the land of xiao-long-baos and loads of chatter in pu-tong-hua, for 9 days, its time to head back. just killing some time now at hkg airport before the transit flight back. wished i was on a direct flight back. arghhh...well, another reason to shop? :P well i do have some hkg dollars to sorta spend from the previous pilgrimage.
will try to add more posts when i return. in short, the trip was fantastic.
seeya all soon!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Day 1
Flight to sh was rather long. i'm so gonna reconsider connecting/transit flights. well guess the only comfort was a box of godiva truffles i picked up whilst waiting for the flight in HK airport. as planned, i decided on the bullet train- maglev, for the trip out to Longyang station, where i had to take another 20min taxi ride to Jinmao- Grand Hyatt to meet up reubs.
Yesterday's weather was kinda bad. winds were strong and temps were prolly hovering abt 7-10 degrees?
Caught up with lydia, todd (sh office), faye (hk office), tog with reubs. Xintiandi for dinner! The gang suggested shanghainese food...of cos..since we're in sh. Popped into a pretty chic resto and there was no turning back. we were starving. the dinner table was laced with all sorts of possible food we could order. foie gras, chicken, soups,veggies, crabs... i weighed myself on the scale after dinner. eeks. i need to perform damage control.
Flight to sh was rather long. i'm so gonna reconsider connecting/transit flights. well guess the only comfort was a box of godiva truffles i picked up whilst waiting for the flight in HK airport. as planned, i decided on the bullet train- maglev, for the trip out to Longyang station, where i had to take another 20min taxi ride to Jinmao- Grand Hyatt to meet up reubs.
Yesterday's weather was kinda bad. winds were strong and temps were prolly hovering abt 7-10 degrees?
Caught up with lydia, todd (sh office), faye (hk office), tog with reubs. Xintiandi for dinner! The gang suggested shanghainese food...of cos..since we're in sh. Popped into a pretty chic resto and there was no turning back. we were starving. the dinner table was laced with all sorts of possible food we could order. foie gras, chicken, soups,veggies, crabs... i weighed myself on the scale after dinner. eeks. i need to perform damage control.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Getting ready..
Am almost done. The past week was hectic. Clearance, closure and looking forward. Totally unbelievable on hindsight. A big thank you to those who helped in one way or another. Apologies if i was much of a pesk and dragging your moods.
Sunday that past was great. One of the nicest sundays i've had. buzzed ms lip and we hopped at the oppty to rollerblade! end result - i got sunburnt!
Monday - bz bz.. buzzed abt to get the tix and hotel bookings ready. I'm almost good to head off. Dinner was nice.
Tuesday- round 2 of buzz. jogged, gym-ed, got my fx, lunch, coffee, errands. I'm closer to departure...
12 hrs later and i'll be in my ancestor's homeland.
Am almost done. The past week was hectic. Clearance, closure and looking forward. Totally unbelievable on hindsight. A big thank you to those who helped in one way or another. Apologies if i was much of a pesk and dragging your moods.
Sunday that past was great. One of the nicest sundays i've had. buzzed ms lip and we hopped at the oppty to rollerblade! end result - i got sunburnt!
Monday - bz bz.. buzzed abt to get the tix and hotel bookings ready. I'm almost good to head off. Dinner was nice.
Tuesday- round 2 of buzz. jogged, gym-ed, got my fx, lunch, coffee, errands. I'm closer to departure...
12 hrs later and i'll be in my ancestor's homeland.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Alien in a foreign land..
Thought hard on the best possible way to reach Marina Square for the sports club gang dinner.. PIE, CTE, Lavendar Road, Sims Ave..blah. Settled on the the CTE route via balestier. An interesting sight caught me whilst making the lane filter to balestier road. Under an old angsana tree, a dark skinned man stood with palms placed in a "praying" sorta manner. Indeed, he appeared like he was praying to a typical chinese red alter placed under a mysterious tree.
Didn't seem like a local to me..his outfit and all. More like a foreign worker. for a spilt moment after the sight, i felt his alienation in a foreign land. the need to seek faith, help or whatsoever luck from a diety or higher being, away from his homeland. mebbe we all do need that bit of faith somehow from above...
Thought hard on the best possible way to reach Marina Square for the sports club gang dinner.. PIE, CTE, Lavendar Road, Sims Ave..blah. Settled on the the CTE route via balestier. An interesting sight caught me whilst making the lane filter to balestier road. Under an old angsana tree, a dark skinned man stood with palms placed in a "praying" sorta manner. Indeed, he appeared like he was praying to a typical chinese red alter placed under a mysterious tree.
Didn't seem like a local to me..his outfit and all. More like a foreign worker. for a spilt moment after the sight, i felt his alienation in a foreign land. the need to seek faith, help or whatsoever luck from a diety or higher being, away from his homeland. mebbe we all do need that bit of faith somehow from above...
Personal Time...
Finally managed some personal time today after yesterday's paper. think i was sent to the abbatoir. anyhow its over.
Trottled about for ingredients for today's baking spree. Yes i do get into that occasional madness of baking.
Today's bake list - Durian Puffs
Been a while since i tried my hands at choux pastry. Absolutely not the most fun thing when u've gotta whisk real vigorously at the pastry mixture at optimum temperature ~ 90 degrees celsius. Madness. Round one was bad.. temp was too low. The pastry turned out flat. Round 2 and 3 was much better. End result - About 200 lil choux puffs came out of the oven
Finally managed some personal time today after yesterday's paper. think i was sent to the abbatoir. anyhow its over.
Trottled about for ingredients for today's baking spree. Yes i do get into that occasional madness of baking.
Today's bake list - Durian Puffs
Been a while since i tried my hands at choux pastry. Absolutely not the most fun thing when u've gotta whisk real vigorously at the pastry mixture at optimum temperature ~ 90 degrees celsius. Madness. Round one was bad.. temp was too low. The pastry turned out flat. Round 2 and 3 was much better. End result - About 200 lil choux puffs came out of the oven
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Feeling stressed and worried today..couldn't get myself to join in the discussion with the rest of gang.
Just praying that all will turn out well on saturday morning.. probably not my favourite subject..still, i'll
have to brace thru the paper.
spent the morning at the clinic getting med check.. don't quite fancy the blood test albeit a previous internship
experience at one of the big MNCs that produce these much hated needles. wanna know hw its done? let me share
with u sometime...its fascinating.. the wonders of science and technology. alright here we go again..science...blah blah.
buddy's kinda stressed up too.. to think we joked abt the matter just 2 days back- speak of the devil. just hope that
everyone tides over this period well.
amies dropped by today to prep up for her exams too. had an interesting discussion with her- can there ever be a perfect
fit? square fits square? a circle fits the square too?
Just praying that all will turn out well on saturday morning.. probably not my favourite subject..still, i'll
have to brace thru the paper.
spent the morning at the clinic getting med check.. don't quite fancy the blood test albeit a previous internship
experience at one of the big MNCs that produce these much hated needles. wanna know hw its done? let me share
with u sometime...its fascinating.. the wonders of science and technology. alright here we go again..science...blah blah.
buddy's kinda stressed up too.. to think we joked abt the matter just 2 days back- speak of the devil. just hope that
everyone tides over this period well.
amies dropped by today to prep up for her exams too. had an interesting discussion with her- can there ever be a perfect
fit? square fits square? a circle fits the square too?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Randomness
That seems to occur quite a fair bit in everyday life. How molecules in fluids move about.. aqueous state, liquid state, gaseous state. Goodness, that took quite some effort- to recall the scientific states of matter. the jargons used to spew at ease in laboratory class.. over lunch and tea with the mates in school. shall try to flip the old books for a refresher course after the exam . miss the good ole days..
mkts somewhat move in randomness as well.. well at least it states in the formula which i'm cracking - N(d1) & N(d2)... ok those of you who are in the same boat as myself should know what i'm referring to.
roots of plants grow randomly no? doubt there's a mechanism that dictates how the roots reach out to tap underground water supply in an orderly manner. hmm hence the complex structure of roots when u lift a balsam plant? mebbe thats evolution?
physics is a fundamental of all sciences..or should it be mathematics? ok this is random..hahah
That seems to occur quite a fair bit in everyday life. How molecules in fluids move about.. aqueous state, liquid state, gaseous state. Goodness, that took quite some effort- to recall the scientific states of matter. the jargons used to spew at ease in laboratory class.. over lunch and tea with the mates in school. shall try to flip the old books for a refresher course after the exam . miss the good ole days..
mkts somewhat move in randomness as well.. well at least it states in the formula which i'm cracking - N(d1) & N(d2)... ok those of you who are in the same boat as myself should know what i'm referring to.
roots of plants grow randomly no? doubt there's a mechanism that dictates how the roots reach out to tap underground water supply in an orderly manner. hmm hence the complex structure of roots when u lift a balsam plant? mebbe thats evolution?
physics is a fundamental of all sciences..or should it be mathematics? ok this is random..hahah
somehow....somewhere...sometimes...
i miss my curls..the wavy hair....
women! we're all the same. u wanna have the nice straight hair when
your curls are nice and bouncy.. when the curls are up...u die for the flat-ironed
ones....arghhhh...
alrite...let me stick to the current style and ensure it gets nicely treated before
stupid thoughts come along to trash the tresses into hay.
i miss my curls..the wavy hair....
women! we're all the same. u wanna have the nice straight hair when
your curls are nice and bouncy.. when the curls are up...u die for the flat-ironed
ones....arghhhh...
alrite...let me stick to the current style and ensure it gets nicely treated before
stupid thoughts come along to trash the tresses into hay.
Counting ...and counting..
a few more days and i'll be done with the paper..
can't wait for that to come soon..
next up.. to plan for my retreat..
me: hey could i borrow ur europe 'lonely planet'..
xxx: erm...i think u still have it!!
me: really??? no way...its returned in a big bag..
xxx: i dun think so...i dun have it...
me: okok...let me check..i am sure i dun have it
me: AH HAH! i found it! heheh hiding in my cupboard
xxx: mutter mutter...din i tell u ....argghhhh
sometimes i'm such a dodo...
a few more days and i'll be done with the paper..
can't wait for that to come soon..
next up.. to plan for my retreat..
me: hey could i borrow ur europe 'lonely planet'..
xxx: erm...i think u still have it!!
me: really??? no way...its returned in a big bag..
xxx: i dun think so...i dun have it...
me: okok...let me check..i am sure i dun have it
me: AH HAH! i found it! heheh hiding in my cupboard
xxx: mutter mutter...din i tell u ....argghhhh
sometimes i'm such a dodo...
Monday, March 24, 2008
Life's like this....
Life aint easy..if it was..it'll be boring..
i acknowledged the fact that i have split personalities.. can't figure out if its good or bad.
Need my drugs..dark chocs to tide me thru this week. After saturday and i'll be free!!
Grrr...why do i need to rem the black scholes model.. ???!
Life aint easy..if it was..it'll be boring..
i acknowledged the fact that i have split personalities.. can't figure out if its good or bad.
Need my drugs..dark chocs to tide me thru this week. After saturday and i'll be free!!
Grrr...why do i need to rem the black scholes model.. ???!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Post bkk..
Touched down from bkk at abt 10ish..interestingly, the flight landed at T3. Honestly, was too tired to roam abt the terminal. Just wanted sleep. The 3 days in bkk was tiring. the weather didnt help much either with dry and hot season preping up. Only comfort- exec lvl room at conrad.
One would probably think i'm silly to not have extended my stay for a wkend of shopping. Yes i wasn't keen at all- get the job done and leave the country for home
Touched down from bkk at abt 10ish..interestingly, the flight landed at T3. Honestly, was too tired to roam abt the terminal. Just wanted sleep. The 3 days in bkk was tiring. the weather didnt help much either with dry and hot season preping up. Only comfort- exec lvl room at conrad.
One would probably think i'm silly to not have extended my stay for a wkend of shopping. Yes i wasn't keen at all- get the job done and leave the country for home
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Half time
First paper's down.. another to go in 2 week's time. Met up with urai, linda, chris, jas and chef baba for high tea at ritz. was urai's bday lil tea time party. perfect time to unwind after a paper.
trotted about orchard with alicia and did our usual girly stuffs- shopping! chanced upon 2 lovely sundresses and a lil pearl trinket..
Spent some time with the folks and mich over coffee. always enjoy such simple sit down chit chat sessions with them
Sunday's kinda wound down. Didn't feel like doing anything much. So no mugging. Went to the museum with james for the last day of Greek exhibits from The Lourve. Totally enjoyed the slow afternoon at museum.
The week ahead's gonna be busy and messy. Pray for me...
First paper's down.. another to go in 2 week's time. Met up with urai, linda, chris, jas and chef baba for high tea at ritz. was urai's bday lil tea time party. perfect time to unwind after a paper.
trotted about orchard with alicia and did our usual girly stuffs- shopping! chanced upon 2 lovely sundresses and a lil pearl trinket..
Spent some time with the folks and mich over coffee. always enjoy such simple sit down chit chat sessions with them
Sunday's kinda wound down. Didn't feel like doing anything much. So no mugging. Went to the museum with james for the last day of Greek exhibits from The Lourve. Totally enjoyed the slow afternoon at museum.
The week ahead's gonna be busy and messy. Pray for me...
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Decision made
Finally, the decision has been made. It was difficult. The situation was certainly one of the most unpleasant i've ever encountered. The past month was mind boggling with thoughts of what ifs running all day long.
The ability to predict and forecast what the future holds, gives one comfort and assurance. However, circumstances hardly unfold according to our forecasts. The risk was huge. Almost no historical point of reference. I was uncertain about the decision. The first round made me uneasy. The day dragged by.
Mustered the courage and made the second round of decision. This time, i feel much better- at ease. Ready to embark a new journey of uncertain waters. Probably wouldn't be easy. But i'm certain to make it work out right...very much in my favour.
Finally, the decision has been made. It was difficult. The situation was certainly one of the most unpleasant i've ever encountered. The past month was mind boggling with thoughts of what ifs running all day long.
The ability to predict and forecast what the future holds, gives one comfort and assurance. However, circumstances hardly unfold according to our forecasts. The risk was huge. Almost no historical point of reference. I was uncertain about the decision. The first round made me uneasy. The day dragged by.
Mustered the courage and made the second round of decision. This time, i feel much better- at ease. Ready to embark a new journey of uncertain waters. Probably wouldn't be easy. But i'm certain to make it work out right...very much in my favour.
Monday, March 03, 2008
pitter patter..
and i ran in the rain. contemplated on the run, but the sluggish discomfort was getting to me. the usual running route was exceptionally peaceful today. the light rain in the face felt nice..seemed like sprays off water from the sprinklers in the gardens. the run without joey felt a lil different. the last run was full of chatter, this time round was just me, myself and yvonne. i enjoyed it. recalled how the marina park used to be when 3 of us ran together. 2 years passed and the singapore flyer's up. the grandstand for national parade piled up quickly like lego. fascinating.
indeed the waterfront has developed rapidly. too fast for my liking. the once lush green marina south is now plastered with cranes piling the foundation for the upcoming casino and financial hub. honestly i hate it. yet, somehw, i have to accept it..the country's gdp is bound to leap.
took on a slightly different route back. ran across the bridge that links esplanade to fullerton. i wanted an evening view of the waterfront..on a chilly drizzly evening.
back to the gym. loads of rats like me. i have come to realise that my workout regime sux. haha. now for a more svelte figure.
and i ran in the rain. contemplated on the run, but the sluggish discomfort was getting to me. the usual running route was exceptionally peaceful today. the light rain in the face felt nice..seemed like sprays off water from the sprinklers in the gardens. the run without joey felt a lil different. the last run was full of chatter, this time round was just me, myself and yvonne. i enjoyed it. recalled how the marina park used to be when 3 of us ran together. 2 years passed and the singapore flyer's up. the grandstand for national parade piled up quickly like lego. fascinating.
indeed the waterfront has developed rapidly. too fast for my liking. the once lush green marina south is now plastered with cranes piling the foundation for the upcoming casino and financial hub. honestly i hate it. yet, somehw, i have to accept it..the country's gdp is bound to leap.
took on a slightly different route back. ran across the bridge that links esplanade to fullerton. i wanted an evening view of the waterfront..on a chilly drizzly evening.
back to the gym. loads of rats like me. i have come to realise that my workout regime sux. haha. now for a more svelte figure.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
The last session of classroom teaching is finally over. 2 weeks more to the exams before i get my break. Managed to steal some time after class yesterday for a movie. Caught the local production - The Leap years. Was a lovely production. simple and heartwarming. maybe there is that special "dreamy, bluey" person out there afterall for everyone's pursuit...
queried if history should just be stored or deleted. ans: delete
reply: ok maybe i will
everything's on a clean slate. now.. to work on the new year resolutions. have to get them sorted out once more. re-prioritise. the list has to be more lean. item1 is out.
the wheeze seemed to have subsided. maybe its time to start working out a lil. and i've yet to attain being a pescatarian. arghh
queried if history should just be stored or deleted. ans: delete
reply: ok maybe i will
everything's on a clean slate. now.. to work on the new year resolutions. have to get them sorted out once more. re-prioritise. the list has to be more lean. item1 is out.
the wheeze seemed to have subsided. maybe its time to start working out a lil. and i've yet to attain being a pescatarian. arghh
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
strike back..
the once forgotten & dreaded attack is back.. 10 yrs back, the dr said that i might be facing mild symptoms of the wheeze. medication was prescribed..taken and forsaken within a matter of days. the side effects were bad.. the wheeze went away.. and visited almost once a year..almost always a surprise visit. no exception for this time round.. arghh.. the 2nd dr mentioned stress as a cause... medication was an inhalent.. discus look-a-like toy.. purplish cover. "take a puff" when u feel the discomfort. puffed once, twice..and forsaken..
maybe its due to the lack of exercise..am nt too sure. or the incessant thoughts of impending exams. not quite sure.
maybe i do have mild asthma afterall..
the once forgotten & dreaded attack is back.. 10 yrs back, the dr said that i might be facing mild symptoms of the wheeze. medication was prescribed..taken and forsaken within a matter of days. the side effects were bad.. the wheeze went away.. and visited almost once a year..almost always a surprise visit. no exception for this time round.. arghh.. the 2nd dr mentioned stress as a cause... medication was an inhalent.. discus look-a-like toy.. purplish cover. "take a puff" when u feel the discomfort. puffed once, twice..and forsaken..
maybe its due to the lack of exercise..am nt too sure. or the incessant thoughts of impending exams. not quite sure.
maybe i do have mild asthma afterall..
Monday, February 25, 2008
The bday week..
Have much to update for the past week..but the burnt wkend totally drained me of all the energy.. the school work is indeed getting to me.. very worried abt the next term with corporate finance & equity lumped together..
yep the bday celebration started off with partying at barfly with the usual gang. it was a nite of absolute fun.. am glad everyone enjoyed that. managed to catch up with ivan on saturday after class.. i was seriously drained.. he could tell that i was dozing off whilst waiting for the pizza and calamari at modestos. sorry abt that pal.. pls pardon me if i lost u at times.. had sleepless nites for the past week. the wkend at class was horrid... tried to keep up and all..but just kept feeling fatigued. feels like i'm falling ill..
popped the panadol today at work as well..dun quite fancy the idea of taking it..guess i just had to to kill the pain. the temples were really constricted. the project mate called a few times to discuss abt our delta hedged portfolio..and consulted capsicum owner abt it. i was charged 10 bux per min.. haha!
Post work drinks at molly's was nice..cosy and relaxed.. quite like the place in fact. much much better than harry's with all the guai-los ard....argghh..
Was kinda tired by the time i hit the subway..semi dozed off whilst commuting.
Sudden pang of depression just hit..not sure why and how.. had to fill the tummy with some food before heading back.
grab a quick bite at the nearby food court..and jostled home...
berry seemed like the best companion.. berried celine..so glad that i could talk to her.. the school work...and planning abt stuffs for future and all just came full blast..
just wish for a quiet evening with the girls tomorrow..
Have much to update for the past week..but the burnt wkend totally drained me of all the energy.. the school work is indeed getting to me.. very worried abt the next term with corporate finance & equity lumped together..
yep the bday celebration started off with partying at barfly with the usual gang. it was a nite of absolute fun.. am glad everyone enjoyed that. managed to catch up with ivan on saturday after class.. i was seriously drained.. he could tell that i was dozing off whilst waiting for the pizza and calamari at modestos. sorry abt that pal.. pls pardon me if i lost u at times.. had sleepless nites for the past week. the wkend at class was horrid... tried to keep up and all..but just kept feeling fatigued. feels like i'm falling ill..
popped the panadol today at work as well..dun quite fancy the idea of taking it..guess i just had to to kill the pain. the temples were really constricted. the project mate called a few times to discuss abt our delta hedged portfolio..and consulted capsicum owner abt it. i was charged 10 bux per min.. haha!
Post work drinks at molly's was nice..cosy and relaxed.. quite like the place in fact. much much better than harry's with all the guai-los ard....argghh..
Was kinda tired by the time i hit the subway..semi dozed off whilst commuting.
Sudden pang of depression just hit..not sure why and how.. had to fill the tummy with some food before heading back.
grab a quick bite at the nearby food court..and jostled home...
berry seemed like the best companion.. berried celine..so glad that i could talk to her.. the school work...and planning abt stuffs for future and all just came full blast..
just wish for a quiet evening with the girls tomorrow..
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Partie Pics!!
Finally got the comp working..!! phew.. i can finally upload my pics. Those of you who dropped by for our (Amy and I) party at barfly, have a glance at the pics!!
Okie its taking a long time to upload this...go check more on the facebook!
Sigh.... the assignments and exams are hitting me once more...
Finally got the comp working..!! phew.. i can finally upload my pics. Those of you who dropped by for our (Amy and I) party at barfly, have a glance at the pics!!
Okie its taking a long time to upload this...go check more on the facebook!
Sigh.... the assignments and exams are hitting me once more...
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Partie Partie Partie..~!
Happy Birthday Amy! Had a joint bday celebration with amies at Barfly last evening. One of greatest night out for a long long time. The whole gang was there to grace our special day together.. such a privilege to see so many turn up on a friday night. Apologies to boon yam, urai , chris, jas and those who left early.... i'm guilty for being there later than i should. We will definitely have dinner together soon ya?
the nite started slow with martinis...simple stuff... and of cos with the crowd coming in.... the guys definitely wanted me and amy sloshed. haha! joey and aug suggested shots.....that was it... well it started off rather light.. 18 shots of kamikaze..NO, amy and myself din down the 18 ourselves. HAHAH... one each for everyone...ok..well we had to do 2 in the end. So kamikaze was still safe.... as the night went on..more martinis...and photo snapping. probably the only group that created a hell load of brambles haha! Good Job guys!
Round 2 of shots came along... same stuff.. 2 each... (4 down...and counting)... the 2 sweeties , jemie and geraldine came along.. :) more martinis...
by 11ish....everyone was somewhat tipsy..jason suggested round 3 of shots.. and yea we did it again.. arghh.. 2 each of "blow job" pretty yummy stuff ..kahlua with whip cream.. that was not the end.. the waiter dished out the "waterfall" apparatus...*gulp* that was it....
a nite of good fun and copious amts of alcohol.. thanks guys for making the evening a fun one for me and amy!
glad that the damage to the pockets werent that big...hahahha
Happy Birthday Amy! Had a joint bday celebration with amies at Barfly last evening. One of greatest night out for a long long time. The whole gang was there to grace our special day together.. such a privilege to see so many turn up on a friday night. Apologies to boon yam, urai , chris, jas and those who left early.... i'm guilty for being there later than i should. We will definitely have dinner together soon ya?
the nite started slow with martinis...simple stuff... and of cos with the crowd coming in.... the guys definitely wanted me and amy sloshed. haha! joey and aug suggested shots.....that was it... well it started off rather light.. 18 shots of kamikaze..NO, amy and myself din down the 18 ourselves. HAHAH... one each for everyone...ok..well we had to do 2 in the end. So kamikaze was still safe.... as the night went on..more martinis...and photo snapping. probably the only group that created a hell load of brambles haha! Good Job guys!
Round 2 of shots came along... same stuff.. 2 each... (4 down...and counting)... the 2 sweeties , jemie and geraldine came along.. :) more martinis...
by 11ish....everyone was somewhat tipsy..jason suggested round 3 of shots.. and yea we did it again.. arghh.. 2 each of "blow job" pretty yummy stuff ..kahlua with whip cream.. that was not the end.. the waiter dished out the "waterfall" apparatus...*gulp* that was it....
a nite of good fun and copious amts of alcohol.. thanks guys for making the evening a fun one for me and amy!
glad that the damage to the pockets werent that big...hahahha
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Binge binge binge...
Ah yes..totally killed the diet plan with the wkend long of cny. doesnt help with the coffee table packed with heaps of sinful cookies...arghh..
the fingers kept crawling to them. wish i could just put them all away. the cny vice...
now to work off the excess calories...pineapple tarts..walnut cookies..kueh lapis..argghh butter ladened!!
i'm gonna hit the gym later.. i still have a "zero room for growth" dress to fit..
Ah yes..totally killed the diet plan with the wkend long of cny. doesnt help with the coffee table packed with heaps of sinful cookies...arghh..
the fingers kept crawling to them. wish i could just put them all away. the cny vice...
now to work off the excess calories...pineapple tarts..walnut cookies..kueh lapis..argghh butter ladened!!
i'm gonna hit the gym later.. i still have a "zero room for growth" dress to fit..
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Lunar New Year Eve..
10 mins more...before the reunion dinner starts. Dinner's slightly different this year.. we're dining in instead of hitting the resto. The granny's not too mobile..guess old age is catching up with her.
finally managed to the pair of heels for the new dress. call me old fashion..but still do believe in having a nice new outfit for the brand new year.
10 mins more...before the reunion dinner starts. Dinner's slightly different this year.. we're dining in instead of hitting the resto. The granny's not too mobile..guess old age is catching up with her.
finally managed to the pair of heels for the new dress. call me old fashion..but still do believe in having a nice new outfit for the brand new year.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Cny countdown??...
2 days and the cny eve arrives..somehow lost that buzz i had in previous years. probably due to a change in work environment..existing place doesn't seem too "hyped up" about the occasion..
Caught Sweeny Todd today at cathay, with tix at an unbelievable 6 bucks?! Almost forgot the days where movie tix were 6 bux..man i miss those days.. rather nice show..but a tad bit of gor... the musical-like setting gives it a slightly different twist as compared to previous tim burton-johnny depp tie ups..
Pinched a bite of mum's fruit cake..think its still too "raw" to be eaten.. freshly baked fruit cakes need some time to "mature"..
Got a lil shocked when capsicum was dished instead..
Seriously need to be kept in shape.. the satin dress awaits its debut
2 days and the cny eve arrives..somehow lost that buzz i had in previous years. probably due to a change in work environment..existing place doesn't seem too "hyped up" about the occasion..
Caught Sweeny Todd today at cathay, with tix at an unbelievable 6 bucks?! Almost forgot the days where movie tix were 6 bux..man i miss those days.. rather nice show..but a tad bit of gor... the musical-like setting gives it a slightly different twist as compared to previous tim burton-johnny depp tie ups..
Pinched a bite of mum's fruit cake..think its still too "raw" to be eaten.. freshly baked fruit cakes need some time to "mature"..
Got a lil shocked when capsicum was dished instead..
Seriously need to be kept in shape.. the satin dress awaits its debut