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2009-10-26T00:43:00.003+08:00

Okay, you would have realised by now that this blog is on the verge of closing down. I'm so uninspired to blog these days. Haven't been updating my shopping blog either. This may jolly well be my last post here before I abandon this blog totally.Updates! Many things happened over the past (almost two) month(s). I don't even know how to start!First, buddy has tendered (and already started work at

2009-09-01T23:39:00.005+08:00

I think I am showing signs of PMS again. Buddy told me (more than once) that my PMS are very obvious and serious. She is so right about me. I know I am throwing tantrums due to PMS, yet I can't helm or do anything to it. That's why it's called PMS I guess. Sorry buddy and thanks for loving me. You know I love you too! <3And thanks to my PMS, I've been saying wrong things for the past few days.

2009-08-23T17:56:00.003+08:00

I began to wonder the other day why has eating lunch become such an awkward situation. It is supposed to be our own free time for goodness sake!Earlier last week, buddy and I were going for lunch and we bumped into another colleague in the Ladies. That colleague asked if we were going for lunch and if we want to eat together. Buddy and I kept quiet for 5 seconds, looked and each other and we got

2009-08-16T01:44:00.005+08:00

This must be the longest hiatus ever — 2 months. I've lost the urge, the interest the energy to blog somehow, although my shopping blog still stays rather active. Haha!Many things happened during the past 2 months. The good, the bad. The happy, the sad. You can imagine how much of a roller coaster ride it has been for me. Emotions of course, went out of control. Just last week, my mood swings

2009-06-01T23:56:00.002+08:00

May has been an extremely eventful month for me with too many things happening to me over the past 31 days. They came so fast I can't tell if I was even part of it. It was helluva roller coaster ride for me. I'm still in a daze.Completed a major task at work in early-May. It was madness, but at least I know I was appreciated and the hardwork paid off. Info's embargoed, so I can't say much. All in

2009-05-01T17:23:00.005+08:00

TGIF! Moreover, a public holiday! But after today, the next public holiday's like in August? Anyhow, let me just enjoy this long weekend first.Life's been pretty crazy these days. What life anyway?! Nothing but work work work. Like what I saw on my colleague's Facebook status, she commented that she has no social life. That's what most of us have been lately. I've been eating lunch at like 5 or

2009-04-04T23:48:00.003+08:00

Alright, I'm back from Taiwan. I dun sound excited do I? Of course I'm not!!!!!! I so bloody miss Taiwan! I think my trip was miserably short man! Boooohoooo!Anyhow, I apologise for that really abrupt post I made on 25 March. I was at the boarding gate in Changi Airport and suddenly remember I did not make my signature post of saying bye bye before I go off for my holiday! So, I logged on at the

2009-03-25T07:39:00.001+08:00

Just a quick post to say I'm flying to Taipei in less than 30 minutes time! Waiting to board the plane now & I'll be transferring flight at Hong Kong. So, laters at Hong Kong!

2009-03-14T10:22:00.003+08:00

It's been more than a month (again) since I last made any progress with this blog. The reason why I'm here at this time is, I was supposed to meet my mates for our project discussion, but it got cancelled at the last minute. Since I woke up much earlier than I would usually have, I am officially annoyed. So yeah, I'm ranting. At the same time, waiting for my buddy to call me. We could've gone out

2009-02-02T01:02:00.003+08:00

First up, a Happy Lunar New Year to all! I've been missing from here again I know. Not using it as an excuse, but I have been freaking busy. Ever since I came back from Malacca, ever since change took place at work, I haven't been feeling too good, and I mean emotionally.I'm feeling the drain everyday as I go to work and it is a sign I know. A sign that I can do nothing about at this point in

2009-01-04T01:27:00.003+08:00

Buddies!Still editing my holiday photos, but this is one of my favourite shot of the lot. That's me & my buddy in the reflection. Never knew Malacca could be this beautiful...

2009-01-03T21:37:00.002+08:00

I know I've been MIA from here for the longest time. I even missed making my birthday, Christmas & New Year posts. Actually, I'm still very much active in my shopping diary, one that's increasingly generating more traffic than here. Haha!Updates on my life...I've gotten the grades for my first uni module & I got a Distinction! Totally unexpectedly, and hell am I happy. Officially done with 2

2008-11-15T03:13:00.003+08:00

I dunno if it's the happiness of finishing the exam and striking off 1 module off the varsity list or the caffeine intake that's making me super hyper now. I can't get to sleep and I just wanna type type type!YES! I'm officially done with 1 module, and I have 7 more to go. I dunno if it's good news or bad, but the next module will be done in 2 weeks! It's taught by the Australian lecturer, so

2008-11-10T01:04:00.003+08:00

It's 1 am, I have work tomorrow but can't get to sleep. Or rather, I don't want to go to bed. It has become a routine for me every Sunday night. Refusing to face the end of the weekend. Ha!Was off from work since Friday. Well, just physically not in office. I was doing work from home still when I was supposed to be studying for my first uni exam this coming Friday. I've sort of finished studying

2008-10-14T00:46:00.002+08:00

I wonder if my threshold for stress has gone down, or are things really too much for me to handle. Have I gone weaker mentally or is it just natural for me to behave like this?I've lost count of the number of times I've broke down this year. To make it to new record is last Friday where I broke down in my boss' room in front of her. I was holding back tears, trying not to show any emotion on my

2008-09-28T18:45:00.002+08:00

It's been a week since my new "life" started. Juggling with work, uni, Japanese and the daily struggles of bread and butter in life.I've been waking up early every single day since last Sunday, not a single day where I could sleep in late. So I'm exceptionally looking forward to the public holiday the coming Wednesday. While others go roam around in town, zipping in and out of shopping malls,

2008-09-13T11:07:00.003+08:00

One good thing about having a blog is that you can track back your life. For example, when was the last time you fell sick. I found out mine — 19 July 2007.And after 1 year plus, here I am, down with sore throat & a hoarse voice, typing this entry in. Was down with fever on Thursday, but stubborn me refused to take MC and continued working. It was quite a bad day, but my dear boss gave me 2 big

2008-08-31T00:44:00.002+08:00

Yes, I know I haven't been blogging much lately. As usual, the best reason to give is, "I'm too busy and do not have time", and no, I'm not lying on this one.My project's almost near end, still going through the last bit of pain though. With people disappearing on you, not replying emails nor picking up calls on both the office land line & handphone. But all's well and ending soon. More things

2008-08-09T21:37:00.002+08:00

No, this is not a National Day post, nor one related to Beijing Olympics 2008. Just one to say I still own this blog and I'm updating it now.Work has been real crazy lately. I'm sort of running a project alone, it's like my baby now and I really want to do well. Like a mother who longs for the day her child can get praised for being such a well-brought up kid.That stupid bitch is still irritating

2008-07-27T23:01:00.001+08:00

And we are coming to the end of yet another month! Year 2008 is already half gone, my goodness! Before I knew it, I'll be one year old at my current company.This is probably nothing new, but I broke down AGAIN at work the other day. One of the worst so far, and I hope it won't go any worse. Something new about this outburst is the fact that my boss found out about it. Never mind how, but I think

2008-07-06T04:27:00.002+08:00

Taking a break from watching my Japanese dramas. It seems to be the only thing that can make my mind totally at a relaxed state.I used to just watch one drama at one point of time, but I've mastered the skill of watching 3 different series at the same time. The DVD piece is for watching on weekends only (since I do not have DVD player in my room, I watch it on Saturday afternoons and Sunday

2008-06-28T18:44:00.002+08:00

Another than shopping, shopping and more shopping, I've finally done something significantly meaningful. I finally handed in my application for university! It should have been done years ago, but I only did it days ago. Waiting for my letter of acceptance now, so for the time being, I shall enjoy what little freedom I have left.I spoke to my boss about it a couple of times, and she was

2008-06-14T20:43:00.003+08:00

Before I hit the 1-month mark of not making any new posts, here's one to update on my life. Sometimes I really wonder is it because I'm too busy to write, or has my life become so dull and uninteresting that I have nothing special to write about.Anyhow, I'm still very much busy at work. It seems endless I tell you. But the relief is, it's very fulfilling at the same time. Though I'm friggin'

2008-05-26T01:06:00.002+08:00

It's been a week. Other than the fact that my back's recovered, and my air-con's (finally) fixed, nothing has changed. I still dread work everyday, figuring out where I can slot in a day or 2 of time-off to rest and settle my uni application. It never happens!!! I aim to take time-off next Monday. Let's see if I can.I attended my cousin's wedding on Saturday. It was so good seeing all my paternal

2008-05-19T11:08:00.002+08:00

I'm not exactly enjoying this Vesak Day break, but I'm not complaining of having one. Just that, bad things have been happening to me since Friday.I had a very bad day at work on Friday. I'm usually chirpy and all on Fridays, but last Friday was different. Let's just put it as I had to deal with stupid people and people were treating me like I'm their little office girl.And after coming home from

2008-05-08T00:54:00.007+08:00

Someone needs to lock my credit card, ATM card & ibanking device away from me. I'm lemming for soooooooo many things all of a sudden! After such a long time, the shopping princess in me is now unleashed (again)! The bad thing is, I've yet to recover from all that shopping I've done in Japan.I was lemming for agnès b. dumpling tote a few days ago & I fell head over heels to temptation & bought the

2008-05-06T16:10:00.002+08:00

If you made your way here to my "new" blog, thank you! I decided to have a change of URL coz I got sick of all the stupid ads popping up all over on my old site, so am sticking to good old blogspot. Also got rid of all the other sites that I stopped updating. Only retaining my main blog & my little-miss-shop-alot shopping diary. =]You may be wondering why on earth am I writing this entry at this

2008-05-01T22:40:00.002+08:00

My launch's over. But work's never over. Infinite amount work to clear. I was supposed to take time-off next Monday & Tuesday, but I have to cancel it now because I have things to roll out on Monday. My boss very nicely told me to take Wednesday, Thursday & Friday off instead but nah! It's too close to my other upcoming event. Know what I mean by never ending work now?I broke down again on

2008-04-27T23:19:00.002+08:00

Now that I can breathe alittle more normally, a short one on what my life had been for the past 2 weeks. But then again, I was hardly surviving to even call it a "life".I broke my own record of staying back in office 2 Fridays ago. My best record was 2am and as of now, my new best is 3am. I hope it stays. I don't ever wanna stay beyond that kinda timing again! The good thing was, I was not alone.

2008-04-12T23:12:00.005+08:00

I'm sorry to disappoint you, but this entry is still not the photo story of my Japan trip. I'm so goddamn totally S-W-A-M-P-E-D at work. I broke down twice in 2 weeks and this was all within 1 month after my Japan holiday, when I'm suppose to feel all merry & filled with mirth still.Imagine having 3-hour long discussion with your boss in her room, and when you thought the meeting is about to end,

2008-04-08T00:37:00.002+08:00

I know I'm supposed to blog about my Japan trip, but I haven't got time to really sit down & edit all my photos. First being, there are too many photos to pick out from. Secondly, I'm totally swamped with work ever since I got back. And the third point I want to make is, I have other things to worry about. Like how to pay off my credit card debt I've accumulated from the trip, how to have more

2008-03-27T23:23:00.005+08:00

Hello Singapore! I'm back from Japan...not exactly excited coz I miss Japan already. How time flies! At this very moment last week, I was on the plane waiting for my flight to take off to Tokyo, Narita. And then *poof* I'm sitting in my humid room typing this entry away.It was an extremely wonderful trip. I did so many things I never thought I would be able to do this soon. I met my Japanese

2008-03-20T18:24:00.003+08:00

Japan March 2008!私の日本夢これから始まります。２００８年３月２０日 ——— 結月。My Japan dream beings here...20 March 2008. Till I return with bliss and happiness, bye bye Singapore for the next 7 days!

2008-03-15T01:32:00.003+08:00

Packed my luggage alittle earlier. Finally, the excitement is building up. Hehehe! It seems more & more real now, that I'm going to fufil my dream of going Japan really soon. I think I've mentioned before that I will probably cry, the day I land my feet on Japan. I think it might really happen. LOL!My brother and sis-in-law are in Japan now in fact. They're in Osaka now if I'm not wrong. The day

2008-03-09T21:16:00.002+08:00

I'm 11 days away from my Japan trip. Strangely, I'm not as excited as I thought I would be. I mean, this is like a dream come true for me, but I still feel pretty calm about the whole thing.When my Mum asked me, "You must be damn happy now right?" I told her, "Actually no...I dunno why also." And she thought I was lying. I remember I was like this when I was going for my Beijing trip, not so

2008-03-01T19:12:00.006+08:00

Good things have been happening to me lately it seems. I received my JLPT 3 results...and I passed! 先生たち、おかげさまで私は合格しました。ありがとうございます。これからも頑張ります。二級に行きます！桜さく sakura saku: The cherry blossom has bloomed; the Japanese way of saying when one passes an exam.

2008-02-28T01:20:00.003+08:00

My mood took a 360º turn today, although now I can't decide whether it's more towards the good or bad.Anyhow, happy thoughts first: My Japan trip has been confirmed! The tour agency called today and said our tour group is confirmed (i.e. they hit the minimum pax requirement) and I'm scheduled to fly off on 20 March (night flight on JAL). But, I'll fly to Narita, Tokyo first instead of Kansai,

2008-02-23T03:51:00.003+08:00

I haven't been feeling too good lately. Nothing seems to be going my way. Work, personal, money & health. Sigh!I'm very annoyed by my boss the past few days. She simply has no time for me, and when I do get to talk to her, I can tell she's least concerned about the things I'm discussing with her. Well, she has more important things to deal with I know. But mine needs to get settled too!I'm

2008-02-18T01:13:00.002+08:00

I know I've asked this for the umpteenth time, and no one probably has the answer to it, but why can't we have 5 days of weekend and just 2 weekdays?! I'm dreading to go back to work, again. Or rather, I hate to wake up early before the sun does. And it's not helping when I'm not in bed at this hour. I just wanna make my Sunday last longer...hahaha!Anyhow, I finally started my Japanese Pre-Adv 2

2008-02-16T03:25:00.004+08:00

Now that I've cooled down, please pardon me in the previous entry. That's me when anger totally overtakes me. I admit, I'm still struggling to tame my temper and horrendous mood swings. Anyhow, things have been going pretty well for me, other than a mini drama on Thursday.I did my confirmation appraisal a few days ago and it went pretty well. I finally have a boss who knows how to appreciate me

2008-02-11T23:40:00.000+08:00

I don't usually do this, but I really wanted to shout "WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?" into someone's face today. Or rather, type it in an email to that person, since that person is not picking up phonecalls.It's the first day back at work after Chinese New Year and I simply don't understand what is the person's problem. I hate it when people show me the attitude, especially when I did nothing

2008-02-09T02:57:00.000+08:00

DJDL!I'm recycling this mini animation I designed 2 to 3 years ago. Kekeke! Happy Lunar New Year! =D

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

Hello, I'm still alive. Ever since that hate entry made in mid-January, my mood has been taking a major roller-coaster ride. I really wonder what's wrong with me sometimes. I figured I need a break. A get-away from work, colleagues, friends, and Singapore.I'm craving for a holiday! My brother and sister-in-law are going Japan this March, and my Mum cannot decide if we should follow them on the

2008-01-13T22:45:00.000+08:00

Warning. Angsty post ahead. It shall be called...HATES!I hate it when...1. Things happened at the 11th hour and I'm expected to deal with it.2. Shit happens and I will be the one to clear it up when it didn't come from me.3. You suck-up to the boss and gel to the boss like super glue.4. You act like you are my superior.5. You say you are busy and yet still stroll around the office.6. You

2008-01-07T22:11:00.000+08:00

I had a taste of tai-tai life in a day today, and boy do I love it.Took leave today (it was brought forward from last year) and met up with my ex-colleague(s). It was supposed to be 2 of them, but 1 played us out because she's meeting the fridge man. LOL! Anyhow, we had ramen at 梅光軒 (Baikohken) — an authentic ramen from Hokkaido, Japan. Been wanting to try it since I saw the new release that was

2008-01-06T17:00:00.000+08:00

Life is so unpredictable. I cannot agree more with this statement now.I'm sure you've heard/read the news about local comedian MC King's death. I do not know him personally, but what made me so affected by his death is that I was supposed to make a call to him on the day he passed away. In fact, just hours before.I got his contact from another colleague, and was supposed to make a business call

2008-01-01T23:45:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year!May you stay as merry and carefree as this doggy. But remember to keep your senses! Have a good year ahead! Cheers! =]

2007-12-31T23:40:00.000+08:00

Every year around this time seems to be the moment where one does reflections of the past 365 days that have gone by. Well, I'm no different. Year 2007 is a year full of ups & downs for me. It is a year where I faced changes, departures and emotional struggles. Somehow, I feel I've grown to be a better and stronger person. Here are 7 memories of 2007 I had.1. I left the job I had for 3 yearsIt

2007-12-27T03:27:00.000+08:00

It's not very often that I stay up this late on a weekday. Ever since I started on this job, I sleep at like 12.30am every weekday night. Well, almost.Moi is on leave again, heading back to work on Friday. Had to clear off my annual leave before the year ends. But my dear boss has very nicely allowed me to consume 1 day of my leave next year. And, I still have like 10 over days of time-off to

2007-12-12T23:36:00.000+08:00

My baby!Part II of my birthday present to myself & possibly Part I of my Christmas present to myself. I'm so in love this sweet little thing, I wanna hug it to bed every night! LOL! =P

2007-12-09T22:31:00.000+08:00

Suddenly, this Sunday doesn't seems so bad afterall! Received 2 good news today...at least I hope the other one is as well.Attended my Pre-Adv 1 Japanese lesson today & my sensei told me I'm promoted to Pre-Adv 2! Along with 3 other of my classmates (whom I've stuck together with since Intermediate 1). やった！とても嬉しいね。水崎先生、お世話になりました。これからもよろしくお願いします！The other thing which I think is a good news still

2007-12-08T23:45:00.000+08:00

Been almost a week since I headed back to work from my "leave". Hell busy as usual, but I took time to meet up with my wonderful mass comm mates!It was somehow like a belated birthday celebration-cum-gathering for me. It was really nice to meet up with everyone again and laugh, joke, crap like when we were still a carefree student. Sigh...how I miss those days! Met up with Angie, Diana, Ying &

2007-12-03T20:18:00.000+08:00

Been wanting to write an entry or two, but haven't got the time to do so. Did I mention how my job is sucking me dry of my personal time? Sigh...Anyhow, I was on leave since 28 Nov, heading back to work tomorrow. And no, I did not apply it to celebrate my birthday. (You can wish me Happy Belated Birthday now. LOL!) I was mugging hard for JLPT and juggling work at the same time. Yes, W-O-R-K work,

2007-11-17T00:46:00.000+08:00

Just thought I should update. I bought the phone already! Hehe! In Contrasted Copper. It's really limited edition man! Tried 4 places & finally found it. Last piece somemore. I can now chuck away the fugly phone my company gave me and whip out my pretty S500i when it rings in public next time. Hohohoho!End of Part I of my 'lil birthday present(s) to myself. I have my eyes on more things still. =P

2007-11-11T22:07:00.000+08:00

It's scary when the kinda things I yearn for change. I used to shop for normal lower-end things like clothes, accessories, makeup and frivolous knick-knacks. Now, I'm constantly thinking of buying stuffs that cost over $300 easily.Take for example in my previous post. I'm still thinking of buying a Nintendo DS Lite, a Sony Vaio CR laptop. Adding on is Sony T20 digital camera and this:It's not

2007-11-03T23:07:00.000+08:00

I have been bloody blinking frigging busy. My campaign launch was on 1 November, and boy am I glad it's over and done with. But before you say "good for you!" to me, my campaign lasts till April next year *forces a laugh* So, I'm enjoying the little breather I'm getting now.Anyhow, 1 November was helluva a ride for me at work. After my campaign launch was over, I headed back to office with my

2007-10-27T23:58:00.000+08:00

I don't know if it's just PMS, but I'm feeling very sucky lately. Trying to cheer myself up with a whole truckload of food. Very bad. I think I'm gaining weight every second.Anyhow, happy thoughts! Went for my last JLPT prep-class last Tuesday. 20 weeks of so-called "tuition" and I still don't feel ready to take the exam this 2 December. I'm totally freaking out can? Applied for 3-days leave just

2007-10-17T22:29:00.000+08:00

Truth Be Told.I'll just be straight to the point for this. Truth Be Told. Go watch it.

2007-10-14T00:31:00.000+08:00

I'm still alive, in case anyone's wondering. Just extremely bogged down by work work work. By the time I reach home everyday, I lose all energy to do anything else but just to eat dinner, watch TV and sleep. That is if I do not have to bring work home.The last entry was about 陈绮贞's concert, so I'm gonna touch abit on it in this entry. Abit too late I know, but anyhow...the concert was great!

2007-09-21T23:17:00.001+08:00

I'm finally like getting my life back, slightly. *Looks at previous entry date* That's how long I've been bogged down by work for. Not that I am not now, but much better as compared to last 2 weeks.It was total madness for my entire department last 2 weeks. In fact, the craziness started much much earlier. But I wasn't really involved until 2 weeks ago. It's more than enough to last me a whole

2007-09-08T19:08:00.000+08:00

Ahhhhhhhh!!!! I'm so bloody tired! Work has been madness for me...and it's nowhere near end yet. More and more work just keep coming everyday!Handling about 6 (and counting) projects on hand. Everything's just happening at the same time! Been working later and later these days. Even so, I need to bring work home still. I used to say it's very unhealthy to bring work home, but now I have no choice

2007-08-28T23:19:00.000+08:00

JLPT 2007!It's signed & sealed. I've registered for JLPT 2007! Taking level 3 this year. Serious mugging ought to start soon...

2007-08-27T00:32:00.000+08:00

One word to describe me now — Tired.I just came back from my Japanese school's anniversary dinner party. Pretty fun to sit down with everyone again and make silly jokes and laugh at other people...lol! But sadly, my A.I sensei's not around to share the joy with us. And instead, random sensei came to sit at our table at different parts of the night. Had a nice chat with this particular male sensei

2007-08-19T23:56:00.000+08:00

I'm here to whine again. Why must weekend only be 2 days? I feel like I haven't rested at all! Other than the fact that I got to sleep till noon for Saturday & Sunday, I've been using my brains intensively like every friggin' day!My schedule is as such of now: Mondays to Fridays - work, with JLPT Prep-class after work on Tuesdays as well. Saturdays - to stay at home to complete my JLPT Prep-class

2007-08-15T23:59:00.000+08:00

Alrighty, an entry about my new job as promised.Everything's pretty alright now, got a few projects on hand to work on currently, but not enough to keep me constantly busy. I want more work actually...so that I have less idle time to think about rubbish things or get bored, then sleepy (it's a vicious cycle).I'm still struggling to adapt to the culture, environment & most importantly, the people.

2007-08-12T22:15:00.000+08:00

And the day has finally come! I'm starting my new job tomorrow! Feeling the jitters more than the excitement now. *bites fingernails*I need to wake up at 6.30am tomorrow, but I doubt I can sleep early tonight man! Given my very screwed up body clock. (Been sleeping at 4.30am & waking up after 1pm for the past 10 days can?!) I can't exactly remember how I managed the night before the first day of

2007-08-08T22:10:00.000+08:00

Into the 5th day of my 10 days break...half gone in a wink! Anyhow, after that major cry, I've somehow gotten used to the fact that I've left my previous workplace. Headed back my ex-office the other day (to settle some paperwork) & I feel...strange. *shrugs*Got a call from my new company today, confirming with me my start date etc. Feeling the excitement & jitters at the same time. They'll be

2007-08-05T20:48:00.000+08:00

unazukiunazuki!Thanks to KM, I got these cuties from the capsule machine! Just the first try and I got the princess! Prince on the second, and the pink rose one (not in picture) on the third. I'm gonna go back and get the whole set! <3

2007-08-04T14:49:00.000+08:00

It's official. I'm no longer an employee of Singapore second most read daily. 3 August 2007, a date to remember. I've packed 3 years worth of memory with me, along with the junk that somehow formed on my work desk. And of course, the friendship, love and lessons learnt.Colleagues threw a farewell party for me, with the agenda of making me drunk, really drunk. Which I didn't of course. But I was

2007-08-03T02:52:00.000+08:00

And I cried. No, it's not my last day at work yet, (although it's only less than 10 hours away) but because of what my CAWCGHKCBB wrote in her card to me. I read it in the office & tears just rolled down uncontrollably. My vision turned blur & so I didn't really catch the entire content of the card. Not wanting to freak my other colleagues out, I kept it away, along with the present she bought

2007-07-29T04:18:00.000+08:00

It's 4.18am now. I've been sleeping later & later these days. Just last week, I chatted with my Japanese classmate till like 5.10am & went to bed almost at 6am in the morning. LOL! But I'm totally enjoying this quiet time I have with no one, but myself, with the fan buzzing at my ears & the gentle melody of songs. I especially like to play 陈绮贞's songs around this hour. The tranquility is beyond

2007-07-26T03:30:00.000+08:00

And so, it's yesterday that my A.I sensei flew back home to Japan. Perhaps it's the fact that we haven't been seeing each other so regularly lately, I wasn't as sad as I thought I would be. And nope, I didn't get to send her off. She refused to tell me the time of her flight, but she sent a farewell email when she was at the airport. A touching & sweet one...The farewell "party" went pretty well

2007-07-19T22:34:00.000+08:00

I'm utterly hyper today. I hope it's not my overdose of lozenges that caused it. Yes, I am sick again!!!! Caught a cold yet again. I went to my company doctor & he was just commenting that I've caught cold 3 times this year & they're only months apart. Sigh!Anyhow, I digressed. I'm totally exhilarated today! My A.I sensei emailed me yesterday & say she wanna meet us for dinner/coffee this Sunday

2007-07-18T00:17:00.000+08:00

My life is full of countdowns lately. It seems like I'm constantly keeping track of dates, events, dinners, gatherings, birthdays & all.Countdown to payday, countdown to my last day with my current company, counting the days to my first day of work at my new company, tracking of birthdays (I have 3 this month - my dearest pal at The Workplace, who I'll miss so ever dearly, my Dad & my sensei, AI.

2007-07-10T23:25:00.000+08:00

Well, here goes the annoucement I pre-empted on Sunday.I've officially thrown in the towel. Yes, I've resigned from my current job. And of course, for greener pasture. Better pay (YES!), better prospects (I think...) and better people (I hope! But no one can beat my current boss I guess. Hahaha!)So yeah, that's it. You know where to get me if you wanna find out more. If you don't, then too bad.

2007-07-08T17:55:00.000+08:00

Honey&CloverI'm taking a break from Japanese dramas for the time-being. Not because I'm tired of watching them (that would be a NEVER), but because I found a really nice anime recently. ハチミツとクローバー (Hachimitsu to Kuroobaa) or better known as Honey and Clover. Have yet to start on it, but something tells me I'm gonna like it. I'm a girl of romance afterall. =PP/S: I have an annoucement to make on

2007-07-04T02:26:00.000+08:00

I created this new post, with my mind flooded with thoughts, feelings, words that I wanna expel outta myself so much. But now as I get down to writing it, nothing seems to be able to be released.My life was filled with sweet rainbows, leaping unicorns, happy fairies & all just a few weeks back. Actually, 2 weeks back to be exact. It all came tumbling down when I received that fateful email from

2007-06-22T21:50:00.000+08:00

It's been a long, long long time since I'm at home at this time on a Friday. For the past half a year & more, Fridays are like the best thing to have in my life. (Not that now it is not, but it's just lacking something...)Yes, you probably guessed it. It's my Japanese class! Gawd! It's only the first Friday that I'm not having class on Fridays anymore & I'm feeling so, so, so, so uneasy, lost &

2007-06-16T13:26:00.000+08:00

And so, I had my last, last, last Intermediate level Japanese class yesterday. Final exam's over & done with & I did quite well. Hee! 桜さく。(Sakura saku - meaning sakura has bloomed. Japanese way of saying you've passed the exam.) If my standard stays (or hopefully improve), I should be able to pass my JLPT3 exam end of this year as well. According to the school, their internal final intermediate

2007-06-13T21:15:00.000+08:00

I've decided to ground myself at home for the next few days. Firstly because I need to stay at home & mug for my intermediate Japanese final exam this coming Friday. (Gawd! I'm super stressed! I feel like I do not have enough time to study!) Secondly also because I've been shopping too much & spending too, too, too, too much. Everything is self-explanatory at my shopping diary.Anyhow, I've

2007-06-09T03:41:00.000+08:00

Ahh...I love Fridays! For the fact that it's an indication that weekend's here & also because of my Japanese class.We had our last lesson today, it's the final exam next week & that's it! I've completed my entire Intermediate level! I still can't believe I'm ready to take JLPT3, according to the school's standard. Anyhow, I'll be starting my JLPT3 Preparatory Class next Tuesday & will probably be

2007-06-07T03:22:00.000+08:00

I dunno what got into me, but I was in a super bitchy mood earlier today. It all started when I stepped out of the house & headed for work in the afternoon.One of the lifts at my place here is undergoing some maintenence work. So, the entire block of some over 100 residents (an estimation) is left with just 1 pathetic lift. And very brillantly indeed, one of my stupid neighbours decided to shift

2007-06-02T01:13:00.001+08:00

Got back my Japanese mid-term results. I did better than expected! As usual, some wall-banging silly mistakes here & there. Could've gotten 90 & above otherwise. But I'm still pleased with myself. =]My sensei looks really tired lately & she looks extra pale today. Hope she's alright. Each time I see her, I feel I should just stop complaining about my job. She looks a zillion times worn-out than

2007-06-01T02:56:00.000+08:00

Wooohoooo! I never felt this good for a long time. Thanks to the different kind of cooling herbal tea Mum has been brewing for me for the past few days, I'm almost recovered. Just a few occasional coughs & some stubborn phlegm that refuses to go away.Anyhow, the real reason behind my long-lost joy is the fact that I won't have to work for 4 days straight! Happiness or whaaaaaaaaat?! I just spent

2007-05-28T01:25:00.000+08:00

Gawd! I can't believe I'm sick again! This is the second time I'm running down with fever within a month! The last time was 3 May 2007, Thursday. Again on a Thursday, 24 May 2007, I caught fever once again. My body's screwed up big time I tell you.Took the morning shift on Thursday coz another colleague was on MC (a damn bug is flying around in The Workplace I swear). All was fine until around

2007-05-15T23:19:00.000+08:00

It was a day of overflowing emotions for me with 2 of my colleagues, whom I'm quite close & chummy with, having their last day of work today.The Workplace seems to have caught the resignation bug that spreads faster than SARS or bird flu H5N1 did lately. I was just telling another of my colleague that I seem to be signing farewell cards everyday! I wasn't exactly feeling the emotions until today

2007-05-13T22:35:00.000+08:00

It has somehow become my ritual to whine about work every Sunday night. I either sigh alot while watching TV with my parents around 9-ish or I'll whine in forums. Tonight, I'm here to grumble. I DON'T WANNA GET BACK TO WORK TOMORROW!Monday's not even here, and I'm already thinking about where to have supper with my Japanese classmates after class on Friday. Well, at least something to look

2007-05-05T18:42:00.000+08:00

And my body finally couldn't take it & broke down on Thursday. So much for holding a glorious record of (almost) zero MCs throughout my years with the company, I was on 2 days MC on Thursday & Friday. The doctor gave me 2 days MC but I actually only took 1.5 days.Headed to work as per normal on Thursday despite my nose flowing out like a broken tap. If you can remember, Thursday was quite a cold

2007-04-30T13:28:00.000+08:00

BAH! It totally sucks to be sick. Been down with high fever since Saturday. Technically speaking, it started on Friday night, which was helluva day for me.The big boss suddenly decided to let everyone have a holiday today. Before you start wow-ing about what a great long holiday I have, I am working tomorrow on a friggin' Labour Day holiday. Anyhow, back to my Friday. Because the decision was so

2007-04-22T03:49:00.000+08:00

It's been a long time since I got so touched by a song.My sensei just sent me a song earlier. Heard of Mr.Children? Formed in 1987, it's been 20 years now and they are still going strong in Japan. They're from Fukuoka, which happens to be my sensei's hometown too. Hahaha! No wonder she loves them so much. Anyhow, here's the song that really touched my heart -- 「くるみ」. I love the PV too!くるみ (Kurumi

2007-04-21T16:49:00.000+08:00

I'm so glad to be done with 20 April 2007, Friday. It was a day of great importance to me. Not to mention the stress I was undergoing. Nothing bad, it was 2 exhilarating events in fact. *smiles*The outcome of one is out (and I'm very pleased with it) and now, I have to wait for the second one to be so-called officially sealed, chopped & signed. I should know in 1 or 2 weeks time. It feels like a

2007-04-14T20:54:00.000+08:00

Sweeeeeeeeeeet! I want this gorgeous little gadget!Ever since I bought my kickass Canon Powershot A80 three years ago, I've been loving the superb pictures it can give me. Until lately, I realised how fugly it actually is. I still love it, but it looks like a giant when placed next to all the pretty digital cameras people around me carry. The last straw was when my colleague thought I had took

2007-04-10T03:06:00.000+08:00

Since I can't go shopping till my new credit card cycle starts, I shall ease my lemmings alittle by writing down what I wanna buy & what I need to buy:1.) Ettusais whitening concealer (Need!)2.) Paul & Joe Protective Foundation Primer (Need!)3.) ZA eyebrow pencil (Need!)4.) New perfume - Stella McCartney or Clarins. I'm sick of my DKNY! (Need!)5.) New supply of contact lens (Need!)6.) 桐野夏生 Natsuo

2007-04-08T01:25:00.000+08:00

IF nothing goes wrong, I'll be flying to Japan at this time next year! It's a decision made on Friday night with my sensei & classmates after our "romantic" stroll & talk under the stars at East Coast Park.Met up with my dear sensei & lovely classmates for movie, coffee & dinner on Good Friday which was indeed a good Friday. LOL! My classmate drove & we went down this very quaint PS. Cafe near

2007-03-31T02:24:00.000+08:00

Irony as how life has always been, yesterday was the worst & the best day I ever had in 20+ years of life on earth. Worst being screwing up at work big time. And I really mean BIG time. My day didn't started well in the first place. Rather, I haven't been feeling too positive lately. Just when I thought my day at work was about end, bad news came. Never mind what, but it was truly entirely my own

2007-03-26T01:36:00.000+08:00

I cannot believe I topped the class in my recent mid-term Japanese test. The last time I was first academically was during Secondary 4...I think.Anyhow, I'm still not satisfied with my marks. Could have scored much, much, much higher! All thanks to the silly small mistakes I made & the stringent marking by my sensei. Bah! More mugging ahead for final test! ファイト！ファイト！頑張ります！P/S: 実話、少し嬉しいです！（ヘ。ヘ）

2007-03-21T00:10:00.000+08:00

I apologise for the absence from this blog lately. I'm pretty much dead at heart & barely alive physically on weekdays, (Fridays excluded, cause my Japanese class keeps me very alive.) and my weekends are better off spent being a couch-potato, having blackbox marathon with Mr. CableTV.Actually, it's also because I have been secretly blogging at my Japanese blog. URL remains unrevealed, unless

2007-03-04T21:02:00.000+08:00

Had one of the worst gathering I ever had yesterday. The company was great, but not the stuffs we talked about. Not to mention I lost some bucks to gambling. I was forced into it. I never liked gambling anyway. From 4D to Toto to Ban Luck to whatever probability game one can think of. I never believe in such luck. Call me a cynic, if you wish. But I see no point in pinning for a 1 in a million

2007-02-24T03:36:00.000+08:00

I miss being so rotted for such a long time. It feels so good. So damn good. Been doing nothing but watching Heroes till I puke, and snacking my life away like nobody's business. Well, I did went out for some shopping, but later realise it's not to healthy for my pocket.Anyhow, my Japanese Intermediate 3 lesson started! When I was so afraid it won't be able to commence, god answered my prayers.

2007-02-21T00:56:00.000+08:00

HeroesI'm not a usual follower of English dramas. In fact, I've never actually sat down & complete watching any English dramas. When others are raving about how good Smallville or The OC are, I stayed true to my Japanese dramas. Not that I am not now, but this one really got me hooked. A rip-off from X-Men some may say, but I think Heroes is better! Waaaaaay better! (Maybe because there're 2