lessons resume. another weekend of intensives before the exam arrives. francis proposed taking barry to his lil chill out bar in siglap. and we did. the boss, the lecturer and 2 fellow classmates tagged along for a quiet chill out after class.
could tell francis was very eager to show us his watering hole. met his co-partners as well. very nice pple. Vie bar. thats the name of the pub. just abt the corner of siglap road. do drop by if you can. nice and cosy. i love the spinach pizza.
a long saturday. a little lost in lecture. gotta be panicky now. mebbe i shld stay by in the students' lounge to catch up on work before hitting the cinema. met up andrew for dinner. had simple fare at a rather famous eatery in geylang. well the mango fish thingy was a little overpriced. haha so much for giving in to recommendations by the waiteress. nice dinner tho. sometimes its better to just have simple meal at a less up market place. went back to get the car. this time for me to be the chauffeur. dropped by greenwood avenue. nice to be driving along bukit timah. reminds me of jc days. nostalgic.
finally settled with sinful indulgence at island creamery. alaskan pie and mud pie. poor dude had to take 70% of it. my cough could not withstand the ice cream.
guilt is eating me now. have to make up the lost time tonight for revision.
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007
caught the flu bug again. feels like an epidemic in the dept. 5/8 down with flu. incessant sneezing, coughing further aids the dispersion of virus. the feeling of drowsiness, body aches just frustrates me. can't seem to get anything done well.
spent 5 hrs on the group project. glad that its all settled. suspect its a case of stomach flu. the symptoms somehow match. the doc prescribed the usual anti-inflammatory and antihistamines. somehow makes me think that its not that tough being a gp afterall. maybe i'm just stereotyping the type of common illness.
dr seet was a lovely lady. humble. excused herself when her hubby called and chatted a little abt her partner after he hung up. a senior bank analyst she mentioned. she shared abt hw logical and how a contrarian he is. sweet to know that she's so much in love with her hubby. from her lil chuckle abt hw she teases him and fervent view that he's down to earth. very lovely.
the day was almost over by the time i got back with the medical chit. still felt feverish. good thing it has subsided now.
am begining to wonder if i've become cynical and snappy or maybe oversensitive. some simple or harmless comments can result in a huge reaction. don't wanna spend time thinking too much abt such issues. nonsense.
have to get all the to-dos done. getting a little out of hand.
spent 5 hrs on the group project. glad that its all settled. suspect its a case of stomach flu. the symptoms somehow match. the doc prescribed the usual anti-inflammatory and antihistamines. somehow makes me think that its not that tough being a gp afterall. maybe i'm just stereotyping the type of common illness.
dr seet was a lovely lady. humble. excused herself when her hubby called and chatted a little abt her partner after he hung up. a senior bank analyst she mentioned. she shared abt hw logical and how a contrarian he is. sweet to know that she's so much in love with her hubby. from her lil chuckle abt hw she teases him and fervent view that he's down to earth. very lovely.
the day was almost over by the time i got back with the medical chit. still felt feverish. good thing it has subsided now.
am begining to wonder if i've become cynical and snappy or maybe oversensitive. some simple or harmless comments can result in a huge reaction. don't wanna spend time thinking too much abt such issues. nonsense.
have to get all the to-dos done. getting a little out of hand.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Pligrimage to my fav haunt- tat was on saturday evening. the park was quieter than usual. which was good. had a lot of space, time and peacefulness to meditate a lil and appreciate the surroundings. did the usual stretching at the little jetty. slighly overcast sky. it was nice to lay down to gaze above. alot of time to myself.
decided upon a gadget for myself. joined the crowd at pc fair to scout for a good bargain. interesting trip as mum n dad tagged along. they were probably overwhelmed. was certain of what i wanted. just focused shopping. spot, negotiate and seal the deal. just spent 5min at the sony vaio booth and was certain i do not want it. the sales person was obviously trying to upsell the pdt.
squeezed through the human jam and found the apple store. was looking out for a big mktg balloon from afar. seems like they chilled down on that. 1788. sounds decent to me. specs look good. much better than the vaio and at a cheaper price. bargained for the nano as well. eventually, got my mac book and a nano for mich!
staring at the sleek red thing now sitting on my desk. the freebie does come in very handy.
will start scouting for a laser/optical mouse. dun think i wanna spend time scrolling on the touchpad. fulfilling weekend with a round up at starbucks with joey. miss her heaps.
decided upon a gadget for myself. joined the crowd at pc fair to scout for a good bargain. interesting trip as mum n dad tagged along. they were probably overwhelmed. was certain of what i wanted. just focused shopping. spot, negotiate and seal the deal. just spent 5min at the sony vaio booth and was certain i do not want it. the sales person was obviously trying to upsell the pdt.
squeezed through the human jam and found the apple store. was looking out for a big mktg balloon from afar. seems like they chilled down on that. 1788. sounds decent to me. specs look good. much better than the vaio and at a cheaper price. bargained for the nano as well. eventually, got my mac book and a nano for mich!
staring at the sleek red thing now sitting on my desk. the freebie does come in very handy.
will start scouting for a laser/optical mouse. dun think i wanna spend time scrolling on the touchpad. fulfilling weekend with a round up at starbucks with joey. miss her heaps.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
vesak holiday. spent the day typing my assignment. fumbled on some loan amortization stuffs...to only realise that it was a lil error. glad that that is off the checklist of things to do.
wed nite-pre hols. met jean for a drink at rogues. always lovely to chat with her. adjourned to citylink - pseudo japn food place-raku for dinner. food was normal. and "un-japanese" but the quiet comfort made up for it. enough of buzz and ppl from the gss. always good to catch up with sec sch mates. chatting on the good times in sch, updates of current happenings in each others' lives.
contemplated if i shld head down to velvet. mich was there with her colleagues. warned that the crowd was horrendous. ah well tot i'd drop by to say hi to some mates and then pick her up to head home. indeed kim seng road was jammed with cars. my gawd.
anyhow bad experience at velvet last evening. bad crowd.
chanced upon the advert for pc show this morning. seems like the palm treo is going for a decent price. not exactly a very sleek phone to carry for a gal. just kinda drawn to the functionalities. hmmz. now to decide, a laptop or a phone.
thursday is drifting by slowly. tmr shall head to the gym. need a workout. maybe i shld take a slow jog to somewhere.
wed nite-pre hols. met jean for a drink at rogues. always lovely to chat with her. adjourned to citylink - pseudo japn food place-raku for dinner. food was normal. and "un-japanese" but the quiet comfort made up for it. enough of buzz and ppl from the gss. always good to catch up with sec sch mates. chatting on the good times in sch, updates of current happenings in each others' lives.
contemplated if i shld head down to velvet. mich was there with her colleagues. warned that the crowd was horrendous. ah well tot i'd drop by to say hi to some mates and then pick her up to head home. indeed kim seng road was jammed with cars. my gawd.
anyhow bad experience at velvet last evening. bad crowd.
chanced upon the advert for pc show this morning. seems like the palm treo is going for a decent price. not exactly a very sleek phone to carry for a gal. just kinda drawn to the functionalities. hmmz. now to decide, a laptop or a phone.
thursday is drifting by slowly. tmr shall head to the gym. need a workout. maybe i shld take a slow jog to somewhere.
Monday, May 28, 2007
First day at the new work place. new colleagues, new environment. Got acquainted rather well. everyone was busy with their morning readings and preparatory before the mkts open.
email and bbg got setup well. felt that i got back my means of communication with everyone else. good start. met tyl over lunch. shared abt our lives, mutual update. am happy that she's well. things can only get better moving forward.
sunday was slow and simple. brunch with b at ps cafe. beautiful place in the day, outdoor dining in the evenings creates a different atmosphere. the expats love the sun, whilst i had to stay in. lest the freckles worsen. kb's sandwich had an overdosage of bacon. guess we'll have to hit marmalade pantry next time. mine was simple poached eggs with portabello mushrooms. good to chat and catch up on a sunday.
quite a fair deal of outstanding assignments and to dos to complete. will have to work on them again soon..like now.
email and bbg got setup well. felt that i got back my means of communication with everyone else. good start. met tyl over lunch. shared abt our lives, mutual update. am happy that she's well. things can only get better moving forward.
sunday was slow and simple. brunch with b at ps cafe. beautiful place in the day, outdoor dining in the evenings creates a different atmosphere. the expats love the sun, whilst i had to stay in. lest the freckles worsen. kb's sandwich had an overdosage of bacon. guess we'll have to hit marmalade pantry next time. mine was simple poached eggs with portabello mushrooms. good to chat and catch up on a sunday.
quite a fair deal of outstanding assignments and to dos to complete. will have to work on them again soon..like now.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
saturday felt accomplished..met up the gang at orchard-tonkichi restaurant. the gss has started..the crowd was really bad. got drawn to the display of golf clubs..tempted..very tempted to purchase one of the sets. Had to focus on the meet up first. Ivan's trips back to sp always help bring the group together. really nice to catch up and update one another of the happenings in our lives. amy's gonna wed year end and serena's gonna be june 15 '08.
conversation always include work..work hazards! as usual mkt talk. haha. but didn't go too far down the road..glad we had plans on the next outing-prata and korea food.
met up james for a jog at ecp. been a while since i ran along the park. glad to be back on track. felt good-runner's high. dropped by suntec for dinner..sake sushi was bad. dun think i'll be back there anymore. there was midnite shopping at suntec in conjunction with gss. walked into citychain and got myself a nice sleak black watch from dkny. not fanciful. just simple and classy.
a day well spent.
conversation always include work..work hazards! as usual mkt talk. haha. but didn't go too far down the road..glad we had plans on the next outing-prata and korea food.
met up james for a jog at ecp. been a while since i ran along the park. glad to be back on track. felt good-runner's high. dropped by suntec for dinner..sake sushi was bad. dun think i'll be back there anymore. there was midnite shopping at suntec in conjunction with gss. walked into citychain and got myself a nice sleak black watch from dkny. not fanciful. just simple and classy.
a day well spent.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
simple evening out..dinner, chit chat and ice cream. at least it was away from the city buzz..the harbour view was nice..would have been better if the psa port wasn't in the picture.
been a while since i had a simple relaxing dinner out. it was nice to listen to other's experiences in life. felt sorry about the experience that d encountered. lets hope that all will be good as time goes by..
the project and assignment deadline looms...will have to put in more effort to have them done up.
been a while since i had a simple relaxing dinner out. it was nice to listen to other's experiences in life. felt sorry about the experience that d encountered. lets hope that all will be good as time goes by..
the project and assignment deadline looms...will have to put in more effort to have them done up.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
The weekend awaits once more. The week was a hectic one. Eventful. Started with the departure on monday. Followed by the errands and catch up sessions on tues and wednesday.
Finally got down to reading my study materials today. quite a fair bit to cover. Outstanding assignments to be completed. The weekend will probably be spent completing assignments. Have to make sure i get down with the cmfas stuffs too.quite a pain.
sorted things out today. it should be for the better. at least we are on level playing ground. hope that all will be well for xyz.
the focus is on work now..all the energy. need to make sure i dun stretch myself too thin.
Finally got down to reading my study materials today. quite a fair bit to cover. Outstanding assignments to be completed. The weekend will probably be spent completing assignments. Have to make sure i get down with the cmfas stuffs too.quite a pain.
sorted things out today. it should be for the better. at least we are on level playing ground. hope that all will be well for xyz.
the focus is on work now..all the energy. need to make sure i dun stretch myself too thin.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Had my first lesson of the term last evening. It was good. Mixed feelings before the class..made a boo boo whilst on my way there after work. A wrong exit from the mrt station made me walk a good 500m more. Should have gotten my bearings right.
Good thing I made it to class early. Plonked myself at the second row of seats. The class is not too big. About 24 i reckon..First class on Financial Management.. The first hour flew past pretty fast with all the intro. The remaining 2 hrs was a lil tough though. Overall everything was good. I love it. A brand new beginning...
Lesson two today...started well..but by 5pm, i could feel my head spinning a lil. Been a long while since i had intensive lessons. 1pm- 8pm??!!! gosh... Feeling zonky now still. All the formulas still swimming in my head. Well they better stay for a longer while. The assignments and readings need to be completed. haha.. quite a bit of stuffs to type..but i guess i'll just do it another time. I need to hit the sack..another long day ahead tmr.
Good thing I made it to class early. Plonked myself at the second row of seats. The class is not too big. About 24 i reckon..First class on Financial Management.. The first hour flew past pretty fast with all the intro. The remaining 2 hrs was a lil tough though. Overall everything was good. I love it. A brand new beginning...
Lesson two today...started well..but by 5pm, i could feel my head spinning a lil. Been a long while since i had intensive lessons. 1pm- 8pm??!!! gosh... Feeling zonky now still. All the formulas still swimming in my head. Well they better stay for a longer while. The assignments and readings need to be completed. haha.. quite a bit of stuffs to type..but i guess i'll just do it another time. I need to hit the sack..another long day ahead tmr.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Looking forward to the challenge ahead. am a lil worried if i'll be able to cope. Hope that all will be good. Really nice of david to share on his experiences. Gave me more insights on what to pick for the career ahead. Rather comforting to hear from supportive colleagues about the new change. Will try to fit in well..and make use of the opportunity. Will get busy with this new goal in life. Am targetting to complete it within 1.5 years or even shorter.
Last weekend to rest and relax...hope to meet up some good ole frens to catch up before the buzz sets in.
Last weekend to rest and relax...hope to meet up some good ole frens to catch up before the buzz sets in.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Short week i had..met him up for dinner on friday. Simple fare at manhatten fish mkt. Guess the awkward feeling faded. Maybe all is well. Both moving in different directions. The conversations did not carry too much detail. Nothing very indepth. Just a mutual update on each other's lives. Guess that's how things will be for now and probably so in future.
Met up with Ada, jean and helena at kandi bar after the dinner. Great to meet up with the gals once again.
Today was a simple day out. Revisted sentosa island. Been such a long time since i roamed the island. adam n i decided to go for the cable car ride. rather fun since the last i did was probably a good 15 years back. alot has changed for sentosa. snapped some pics and eventually decided upon km8 for drinks n suntan. siloso beach was way too crowded. din think the new joint was that great too.
nice relaxing saturday
Met up with Ada, jean and helena at kandi bar after the dinner. Great to meet up with the gals once again.
Today was a simple day out. Revisted sentosa island. Been such a long time since i roamed the island. adam n i decided to go for the cable car ride. rather fun since the last i did was probably a good 15 years back. alot has changed for sentosa. snapped some pics and eventually decided upon km8 for drinks n suntan. siloso beach was way too crowded. din think the new joint was that great too.
nice relaxing saturday
Sunday, April 22, 2007
And yet another sunday.. sachertorte..triggered some tots abt the trip in lucerne with him..it was a beautiful sunny and breezy late afternoon..dessert indulgence..simple and carefree moments.
Flipped through some of the photos from the korea trip.. we looked kinda goofy with me in short hair and him in slippers and bermudas whilst climbing some peak. donned in our similar nike caps..we appeared blissful.. that was then.. i had to put the pictures away.. thank you for the great times..
back to my exercise routine once again. feels good.. made my first trip back to ecp after 4 months. it was nice to skate with the breeze in my face..and with celine to chit chat.. shared with her what we used to do on weekends at the park. pointed out the places we hung out..the lil lil details..the memories came back...mebbe it helps me to face them and then to move on...
went to the tanglin mkt place after i sent celine to the airport last weekend..wanted some quiet time to shop a lil at the supermkt. felt nice to drive ard alone..in my own realm..no one to disturb. picked up baby spinach, balsamic vinegrette , walnut ham, some kettle chips, ben n jerry's ice cream, focaccia buns. i love the peace at the mktplace. wish i could have a simple nice shopping trip with someone special in future.
drove home...and rested...it was a nice weekend with celine...today..just time to myself and family... i like the tranquility. looking forward to my new sport at the range in may.
Flipped through some of the photos from the korea trip.. we looked kinda goofy with me in short hair and him in slippers and bermudas whilst climbing some peak. donned in our similar nike caps..we appeared blissful.. that was then.. i had to put the pictures away.. thank you for the great times..
back to my exercise routine once again. feels good.. made my first trip back to ecp after 4 months. it was nice to skate with the breeze in my face..and with celine to chit chat.. shared with her what we used to do on weekends at the park. pointed out the places we hung out..the lil lil details..the memories came back...mebbe it helps me to face them and then to move on...
went to the tanglin mkt place after i sent celine to the airport last weekend..wanted some quiet time to shop a lil at the supermkt. felt nice to drive ard alone..in my own realm..no one to disturb. picked up baby spinach, balsamic vinegrette , walnut ham, some kettle chips, ben n jerry's ice cream, focaccia buns. i love the peace at the mktplace. wish i could have a simple nice shopping trip with someone special in future.
drove home...and rested...it was a nice weekend with celine...today..just time to myself and family... i like the tranquility. looking forward to my new sport at the range in may.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Another sunday afternoon.. time to spring clean for the lunar new year. time never fail to fly...am i excited about the lunar new year? not sure..mebbe i will, mebbe i wun..
we used to traverse the streets of chinatown, busk in the mood... those were great times. took me a while to put the stuffs away. the flood gates were released once again today..the first time after week one. still have the shells picked from the different beaches nicely packed in a chiffon bag. they will be yours...they were picked with you in mind.
am certain all will be good for you.. looking forward to next week and march...exploration...i yearn for it....
we used to traverse the streets of chinatown, busk in the mood... those were great times. took me a while to put the stuffs away. the flood gates were released once again today..the first time after week one. still have the shells picked from the different beaches nicely packed in a chiffon bag. they will be yours...they were picked with you in mind.
am certain all will be good for you.. looking forward to next week and march...exploration...i yearn for it....
Sunday, January 28, 2007
started my saturday later than i usually would. guess i was rather pooked from the week's buzz. good to take rest. had an impromptu coffee session with good old melzone..been so long since i caught up with this long time fren from uni days. the chat was great...coffee club was not crowded..the weather was just fine..with an occasional breeze in the heart of orchard road.
finally had dinner with mum, dad, mich and fuwen. haven sat down to chat with my folks for a while...so glad that i can make up for the "eat out" dinner sessions for the past week. daddy suggested going to chinatown for a post dinner stroll...brilliant idea!
the folks managed to get some stuffs for the house...prob gonna head back there another time to help get some chinese paper cutting thingy for mum.
finally had dinner with mum, dad, mich and fuwen. haven sat down to chat with my folks for a while...so glad that i can make up for the "eat out" dinner sessions for the past week. daddy suggested going to chinatown for a post dinner stroll...brilliant idea!
the folks managed to get some stuffs for the house...prob gonna head back there another time to help get some chinese paper cutting thingy for mum.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
Office was packed today..many came from the other regional offices for sales training. Really happy to be able to put a fit to the photos in the directory. Felt a buzz and burst of excitement...seems like i'm all ready back on track to do my job well!
Clarified a little with mr A, guess that makes it less awkward for me and him. am not ready for that amt of attention considering a bad storm just occured with mr J. need to get back on track first... dun wish to lose a fren just like that. time to get back to running and my activities..glad that i have things in place till march. am looking forward to this brand new year ahead... mebbe i'm not mr J. 's special someone afterall...
met mum after work to take the train back together...i love it...simple nice time spent together...
Clarified a little with mr A, guess that makes it less awkward for me and him. am not ready for that amt of attention considering a bad storm just occured with mr J. need to get back on track first... dun wish to lose a fren just like that. time to get back to running and my activities..glad that i have things in place till march. am looking forward to this brand new year ahead... mebbe i'm not mr J. 's special someone afterall...
met mum after work to take the train back together...i love it...simple nice time spent together...
Office was packed today..many came from the other regional offices for sales training. Really happy to be able to put a fit to the photos in the directory. Felt a buzz and burst of excitement...seems like i'm all ready back on track to do my job well!
Clarified a little with mr A, guess that makes it less awkward for me and him. am not ready for that amt of attention considering a bad storm just occured with mr J. need to get back on track first... dun wish to lose a fren just like that. time to get back to running and my activities..glad that i have things in place till march. am looking forward to this brand new year ahead... mebbe i'm not mr J. 's special someone afterall...
met mum after work to take the train back together...i love it...simple nice time spent together...
Clarified a little with mr A, guess that makes it less awkward for me and him. am not ready for that amt of attention considering a bad storm just occured with mr J. need to get back on track first... dun wish to lose a fren just like that. time to get back to running and my activities..glad that i have things in place till march. am looking forward to this brand new year ahead... mebbe i'm not mr J. 's special someone afterall...
met mum after work to take the train back together...i love it...simple nice time spent together...
Sunday, January 14, 2007
14/01/07... been a week since the incident took place. Had a glance of my blog history...realised that it was started sometime in october 2003. About 4 years back.. 07/01/07.. a day that will be deeply embedded in my mind. not sure if i should close this blog..and start a brand new one...to begin a life without you ard. i know i can't bring myself to do so.. the 3 years of wonderful memories are still so vivid in my mind.
the ferry ride to and fro reminded me of you... the shopping session got me excited to look out for apparel that may suit you.. but had to remind myself that it was history. maybe you wouldn't want me to harbour tots of you... i guess its hard..am trying hard to preoccupy my time to let time pass. mebbe u're happier with someone else now? i try to not think about it... the memories of losing you at the mall in hakone and then reuniting again when everyone else has left, keeps running in my head.. i was relieved..felt comforted to be in your arms again. promised then to stay close always..
maybe i do wish for u being ard....seems like impossibility. will we ever be reunited when all the storm and uncertainty is over? i'm not sure.. maybe not at all...its unclear. all fogged..
it was good time spent on the island..everyone was happie and had good bargains... i was happie...had bumpod with me. will learn to be strong and be well..all the best for the exams...study hard and focus well on the paper. i'll pray hard for you and send the lucky stars...
the ferry ride to and fro reminded me of you... the shopping session got me excited to look out for apparel that may suit you.. but had to remind myself that it was history. maybe you wouldn't want me to harbour tots of you... i guess its hard..am trying hard to preoccupy my time to let time pass. mebbe u're happier with someone else now? i try to not think about it... the memories of losing you at the mall in hakone and then reuniting again when everyone else has left, keeps running in my head.. i was relieved..felt comforted to be in your arms again. promised then to stay close always..
maybe i do wish for u being ard....seems like impossibility. will we ever be reunited when all the storm and uncertainty is over? i'm not sure.. maybe not at all...its unclear. all fogged..
it was good time spent on the island..everyone was happie and had good bargains... i was happie...had bumpod with me. will learn to be strong and be well..all the best for the exams...study hard and focus well on the paper. i'll pray hard for you and send the lucky stars...