Happy 牛 year ~

My bf and I have just booked a holiday trip to Bangkok and will be flying next month! We will probably shift our Japan plans till end of the year to catch their autumn season~ I love to see myself in nice winter clothings and nice boots, just like what the online models have been wearing!! haha. We'll see how it goes for this year~ Plans may be amended, any point of time to suit our wallets :)
As I was searching around for some cheap Bkk hotels, I chanced upon Baiyoke boutique hotel and decided on this one. From the pictures, the lobby looks really cool and hip. The deco of the rooms are trendy and colours are vibrant. The price is reasonable too. Hmmm.. Seems like the reviews about this hotel is good. Hope what we see here are what we are getting there. LOL

I'm just tired from the accumulated loss of sleep, stressful days at work and also pressure from co-workers and can't wait to escape to somewhere else to indulge in eating, shopping and massage! Relax, Recharge and Rejuvenate ourselves. hehe.. Something to look forward very soon! It's time to pamper myself...

Happy 牛 year to Everyone!

Happy 2009!

The smell of 2008 is gone. Here comes a brand new year 2009! My first entry for 2009!

Well, for certain I am not sure if this is going to be a better year than 2008.~ but whatever it is, I will try to make all my dreams come true.~

I have been thinking what to pen down on my most wanted 2009 resolutions.. I'll share this someday when I have think through carefully... Stay tuned!

Leona Lewis Lyrics

I think I am getting her CD!

+ Merry Christmas 2008 +

Have a happy Christmas. Gifts of the Year:


Desirable gift of the year: from the BF!

Naughty gift of the year: from Ruey Tyan!Thoughtful gift of the year: massager!

Happy anniversary bf!

Was reading my past entries and realised it has been a long time since I wrote about mushy stuffs in my blog. I guess I have grown up and its difficult to show out my "emotional" side anymore. Well, here I would very much like to pen down...


Thank u for catching my tears when i cry..

Thank u for always giving in to my unreasonable fights..

Thank u for bringing joy to my l!fe..

Thank u for telling me u still love me after 3yr 11mths..

Thank u for loving me..

Happy anni dear!

Time is running out!

There's still a long list of Xmas gifts that I have yet to buy and its 11 days to Christmas Day!

Sad to say I didn't get my Xmas tree, its out of stock by the time I went down to Jurong Pt! BB was on duty but he sneaked out just to drive me there and also, to carry the tree back. (P.S: BB deserves a nice X'mas gift from me.) What a disappointment! What's left is a 4ft tree which bb said its so small and there's no Xmas mood just by looking at it. Hmpf.. I guess I shall wait for the next Christmas to get a nice, cheap and simple one with lots of beautiful deco.

Taken @ Taka with the Xmas tree

I gave myself a half day off on Friday to go shopping with Jen. We walked through the individual shops in Bugis and the clothes from moonriver caught our eyes. I bought some clothes and became their member. As it's Xmas promotion, only need to spend $100 to be their member. hehe.. I like their clothes as there's always different designs every week and most importantly, there are only 2 outlets in Singapore!! So it will be a rare chance to spot anyone with the same outfit as me.. Hohoho.. Suppose to shop for Xmas gifts, in the end I'm buying "gifts" for myself.. Now I got myself in deep shit. Time is running out! I need more ideas on what to give plsss~ I'm deprived of ideas, ideas, ideas!!

*+ My Christmas List +*

- X'mas tree with lots of beautiful deco
- gifts from loved ones
- healthy body
- mp3 player from ???

Feeling less blessed

It seems that things don't take off easily for me. I am starting to feel less blessed than ever and I can't seem to have any answers for myself too. I tell myself, it is probably one of those "blue" days that will take some time for me to recover. One of my blues is cuz of the downturn of current economy. Everyone is fearing that they will be one of those unfortunate to be axed. I wonder if I should go ahead with my plans for next year or?

X'mas is coming. Will everyone have any mood for Xmas?

Recently my sis has been coming home very late, almost 4am and then rushed out after a bath. I don't know what is happening to her. She was either working till wee hours or off to meet her friends. Family never get a chance to see her at all. I sensed something is very wrong but I can't figure it out. I wished she could confide to me, I will try my best to help. But right now, I feel helpless.

dinner at New york New york

Its unusual for me to catch up with a friend on wednesday, especially after the hectic work I have been through. Haha. Luckily we met nearby for dinner.

He has done alot of research and will be sharing more details of his F&E Japan trip with me when he is back in dec. There will also be numerous homework and research to do. Hope bf and I won't be lazy in our planning. haha

Our seafood feast

Holding the crab

dinner treat for Edwin who has been so nice!

The flea market @ holland V was a good achievement, at least to the extent that both my coll & I made a profit of $100++ on our first attempt. It was tiring, but fun. My friends were down to support us.. and also Joseph & his gf were selling at the flea market too. Hopefully when there is another chance, more of us can join, it will be merry and fun! Thanks bro joseph for the flea market recommendation. hehe

Stress leVel = high

Its horrifying! I'm stressed by the piles of work and constant emails flowing... I can't take it, so I'll declare myself off from work today.. Now, I'll got 2 more months to survive before my colleague is back. If u see my stressed face, dun be stunned. I can't force a great smile for now :(

Flea Market at Holland V

Today I went out early to go shopping with bf. But I didnt easily fancy any clothes like I used to. I guess firstly my signs of aging is showing up and gradually I get tired easily from the walking secondly I have no patience to pop into every shop, lastly I decided to spend my hard-earned $$$ wisely. Probably I guess it's time to spend on certain things worth buying that I know I will keep it even if it's out of fashion. I shall keep reminding myself how much waste I have thrown!

All the past years of impulsive buying has lead to several bags after I packed and scanned through to ensure that I will never touch them again! This is the 2nd time that I joined the flea market and I hope response will be good. I really hope people can help me to clear those clothes. Well, I don't care as I am selling them dirt cheap anyway. I'm sharing the rental fee with one of my colleagues and this will be my first time cooperating with him. Hope we have a blessed weather with many crowds!!

"Flea Market @ Holland V tomorrow..
2nd Nov from 1pm~8pm..

Do come support!"

eXclusive from Tokyo

close up of my advance birthdae pressie from sis!

all from Tokyo...

Fabulous dinner at Weili Hse

Group outings are important. Each outing made us know one another better and learning to adapt to one another's personality. In work, its very difficult to have an understanding of one another's behaviour but when we get down to play, all of us become a different kind. Our foundation is strong and we shall keep up the continuous outings. Thanks to everyone who made every outing unforgettable!!!

Dinner was cooked by Enita on saturday at Weili's hse. She's a great cook I should say. Thanks to her, we got to try her Myanmar dishes... After the dinner, we played indian poker and drank to our hearts' content with the leftover vodka from Weili's BBQ. hehe..

Happy lalalalala~ My birthdae surprise is coming very soon. Im very excited!

Heart-breaking news

My closest colleagues are leaving me very soon... Sob. ~ I have been here barely 1.5 years and many of my closest colleagues have left me.. I had a hard time absorbing this fact... ;(
Adding to my grief, I will be "alone" starting from Nov as my colleague goes for her maternity leave. Maybe by occupying myself with work will I forget about their absence...
Is the ending of year 2008 an prophetic sign to year 2009?
I'm being too emotional here but I just got to pen down my feelings somewhere.

Gone are the days I would complain to them about my work,
Gone are the days they will lend a helping hand whenever I'm in need,
Gone are the days they cheer me up with their witty jokes.
Gone are those days.
I miss them.

I have been a good gal today! Cuz I promised my bf that I will stop spreeing for the weekend and I passed my vow!! I deliberately met up with my gal, HL at BPP cuz i knew there is basically NOTHING to shop there. We had long talks (as usual) and almost forgot the time to be back home for dinner. Passed her the souvenirs that I bought from Cambodia. I knew she loved collecting keychains and there it went, a nice one for her and a pouch. I felt so shiok meeting up with the peeps once awhile.. Next, Jen.. and hopefully a dinner with Nicole & the rest. Upcoming wedding dinner from one of the Jie meis on Tuesday and soon I'll get to see the lovely gals again. We all get to dress up pretty & cam whoring again! haha.~
I am blinking with love lately. Everyone has been so nice to me =)

The last wednesday (01.10.08) was our family day. The weather was soo fine. We had a great time strengthening our ties. We took many pictures and now, I am uploading some up!

*My photoshop skills turn rusty

Cambodia 11th ~ 15th Sept

I am back. It was more than just a holiday. I witnessed the lives of Khmer people. I kept in close contact with Khmer children. Never did I dream there was a chance for experiencing all these. I am glad we all chose to go to Cambodia. I am glad that I brought my bro along as I can feel he enjoyed himself. So do the rest. Thanks pastor, Jacob for bringing us around during the whole of the trip.

Thanks for making my life valuable. To understand and experience the poor lives of Khmer people. Sympathize with the children that they had no education. Well, enough saying, I shall start on our journey from the first day...

First day - We took the flight 3K599 and reached Phnom Penh airport at 0900hrs (Cambodia time). Jacob came to fetch us from the airport to his semi-d house. We went to Russian Mkt for our early lunch and then shopping. It was pretty warm inside the mkt and was pespiring throughout. I didn't fancy anything there. We visited the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S-21) A former school that was converted into Cambodia's most important prison in 1975. It has alot of disturbing photos and skulls that reminds all of the horrific history.

Second day - Jacob drove us to Central Mkt, we spent alot of time there, buying clothes and souvenirs for families & friends. We went to a shopping mall (with air-con) for shopping. We had swensens. Can't imagine there is Swensens there. Visited Jacob's small factory that stores all the children clothes and quilts hand-made by the Cambodians. Nice designs, next time will buy some from them. Jacob brought us to try the ice-cream in coconut. Very unique. We had dinner at a nice restaurant. The food was wonderful. Jacob recommended the package " Khmer Village Homestay" and helped us to book.

Third day - Jacob drove us to meet the driver where we took the private car for 2.5 hours to Barray Village. Unpacked our stuff and had their home-cooked food. Took the horse ride and visited Barray Village. Took many pics of the Khmer kids. They are so cheerful and cute. Went to view the livestock, cloth making and noodle making. After that we went back to our homestay village & then took the ox ride to rice fields.. Haha.. It was fun.. At nite, there was khmer dance and we sabooed my bro to dance with the children. Lights off very early. I couldnt sleep as there was insects orchestra going on. haha..

Fourth day - Woke up very early at 7am for breakfast followed by taking sampan to fishing villages. The boat was shaky and I was abit timid.. haha. Over there, the people are poorer juz by looking at their living conditions. Everyone welcomed us. We gave out snacks & clothing to the kids and they were overjoyed. It touched my heart that they could be so easily contented. It was time to bid goodbye by noon. Our driver picked us up at 1pm & journey back to Phnom Penh for 2.5hours. Halfway, it was raining heavily and the streets were flooded. We went back to Central Mkt to get more souvenirs and then a shopping mall for dinner. Tried their fast food restaurant.. Nice chicken.. Yummy. My bf & bro ate 3 pieces of chicken and a hotdog bun.. Broke record!!

* I felt sick a few days before my trip but I soon recovered upon reaching Cambodia. It was a blessing!