Monday, December 29, 2008

Grandma is sick

Grandmas was hospitalised over the weekend, she had breathing difficulity and was sent to hospital. Doctor said she had irregular heart beat and her blood is thick which mean she has very high risk of getting stroke. My poor grandma has to swallow more than 6 types of pills each day, it pains me to see how lost she look sometime.


Friday, December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing day.

I am a lover of Christmas but somehow, this year I am not particularly excited or joyous over the festive. I enjoyed the gift searching and buying process and as usual planning for some parties, still something is missing and I don't know what is that?

Sunday, December 7, 2008

My photo printer is spoiled.

Very angry, was printing some photos half way and I spoiled my printer. I tried to stop the printing, don't know why and now my printer is down. So angry with myself, what I am doing? Argh. Looks like my plan to buy a Sony Photo printer has to bring forward, this is really not my intention.

All I want for Christmas is Sony Photo printer, Sony C 905 phone, latest Sony Camera, Portable DVD player, a New coffee Machine (mine is working well but I find out that there are easier and better machine in the market)....hehehehe

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Uncondition Grandma Love

Had a conversation with my colleague and we talked fondly about our Grandmothers. My colleague granny had passed on and she was sharing with me how she wished she could have treasure her granny more when she was around.

I know this is the exect fear that I will have if my beloved grandma leave me. I am scared to have the regret one day. I know I must do better to spend more time with my grandma, she is getting so old and weak these days. If not because of Parkinson Disease, Grandma would never want to reply on anyone if she can, she told me we are unable to understand the pain, the helplessness that she is facing and this really break my heart. Like myself, I hope all my cousins and brother will not have the regret, so please, be nice and patience to Grandma while we still can. She can't be with us forever, love her before all is too late.

There is no love like Grandma's, there is no replacement.

Getting ready for Christmas!!!

We are in the final month of 2008 and Christmas is just round the corner. Had Christmas parties planned and now looking for the perfect or closed to perfect gifts for my loved one. This is what I love about Christmas.

2008 have been a very eventful year for myself, my friends and family. Alot had happened, there are losts and grieved, there are gained and joy, there are up and down. Now is a good time to do a checklist of 2008, rememeber our loved one, count our blessing, learned our lessons and treasure all that we have.

We can't predict what 2009 have for us but we know with the love from our family and friends, we can overcome all.

L.O.V.E

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Vainity at work

Fair or pale is my skin tone, have been trying hard to change that. With indoor tanning, I am seeing result and at least 2-3 tone darker than my usual self. Loving every part of it so far. I am also addicted to eyelash extension, can't leave home without it. NOW, I have a new extension, my hair. Shopped at Bugis Village with my CRAZY buddy and we ended up with new hair (removable and reusable).

This will be my occassion look...hehehe


Monday, November 17, 2008

Golf fever continue...

Watched Barclay Open live at Sentosa last Sunday. Gotten tickets from Louis's friend very last min. I was there for Adam Scott but he was out on the first day, so disappointing. With no motivation, I could barely survived 5 holes and the Sun is killing me.

Thanks goodness all is not lost when we decided to ditch Phil Mickelson for Jeev M Singh and Harrington. At least the game was exciting and good to watch. If you do not understand what I am talking about, that perfectly fine.


Getting ready for the Sun and the game.

Getting bored, took photo while I walk

Louis totally enjoy the game and he almost forgot that his wife is dying and walking behind him.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Golf Nut

I know I am in serious problem when I stay home over the weekend to watch the Golf channel and I can remembered and identified the name of the various golfers.

But I can't help it, the Professional Golfers are really cute. They are not the old and grumpy looking men of the past. If you are free, try to google these name and you will know why. Henrik Stenson, Adam Scott, Oliver Wilson and Sergio Gacia.

Friday, November 7, 2008

CD for the Deaf???

We were having dinner and we talked about Bible. Vanessa asked if there is difference in the Christian and Catholic Bible? Me and Amela were unable to answer the question. Then she asked if there is Bible in CD form? I replied fast and loud, 'Of cause! There is CD for the deaf.' After hearing my reply, Both of them have a very puzzled look. For a moment, I thought 'how come my friends so stupid.' Then Vanessa said, 'isn't CD should be for the Blind? Deaf can't hear what?' .......=_=

Sunday, November 2, 2008

I love Christmas!!!

It is round the corner, Christmas is coming. I can feel the mood and hear the Christmas songs. Was at the Starbuck at United Square and the cafe is filled with Christmas mood, love the setting and the atomsphere. Can't wait for the Christmas parties.



Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Sun-tanning

We usuaally do sun-tanning only during our Bintan holiday, not too comforfy in wearing Bikini in our home land. But to maintain the TAN that we have achieved in Bintan, we reckon we have to Tan more than just once or twice a year, so our mission to stay Tan and healthy looking started yesterday.

Sentosa had changed alot since the last time I went to the beach, i guess easily more than 6-7 years. The sands is cleaner and the environment is nicer and I like the beach cafes. We are going back for their American Breakfast very soon.


Sunday, October 26, 2008

Grandma 78th Birthday

Time flies, remembered we were just celebrating grandma birthday at Sakura same time last year, this year we had our dinner at this Teo Chew Restuarant at Bukit Batok. Foods were pretty disappointing, but we had a good time.

Managed to have a family photo taken, not full attendance, hopefully next year we will have better attendance.


My brother....

We used to be closed and had breakfast together every saturaday morning before we got married and moved out to our own home. These days, I hardly get to meet my brother and let alone chatting. I do visit my niece once in awhile but never get to meet him. Ever since he got married, we distance alot and now with his own family, we distance further.

I felt kind of sad that my brother is hardly the same brother that I know. He is no longer caring towards me and maybe my mum. He hardly visit my grandma, and he is not showing much concern towards the rest of our family. What happened? Is work really that busy that it take up all of his time? Is the rest of us not worth even a bit of his attention?

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Bimbo moment 1

Big boobs suggested that I records down my bimbo moment and I thought since when was I bimbo??? Hahaha..

Anyway, my colleague called me yesterday to ask for a business partner contact no. My instant reply was, huh?? she is not in (S), how come she called you??. My colleague was a bit lost and replied that he just got her call and the number looks like a local number. I said, cannot be, she is definitely in New York, My colleague asked me to drop her a message, then I suddenly remember that he is referring to another person of the same name at the same company. Damn it.

Actually, not vey bimbo right? This happened to everyone right? right??

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Daily Dinner

On day when Louis is not working, we will usually make it a point to have dinner together. Last night was another night and as usual, I could not make up my mind where to eat. We ended up at Ah Orh, this teo Chiew void deck resturant along Bt Merah Road. We were there once during CNY and we said we wanted to try their steam fish which seem very popular and good. We ordered that plus a vegetable and osyter eggs. We were gusessing how much will our dinner cost and Louis said not more than $50 which I thought is already quite EX.

So, how much would you pay for such simple fare??? When we asked for the bill, the fish costs $48 and the total bill is $77.. No doubt that the fish is fresh and nice but $48 is really beyond my threshold, I told Louis, I am not going back there again.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Reasons

Many things are happening and I know for good reasons. We might ask why ME and might not know the reasons now but someday we will. Trust that things are controlled in HIS perfect timing and all will be fine.

Now is the time to let go and prepare ourselves for what is to come. Let's do a checklist of our life and see what we have done, what we have not and what we should do? Never take things for granted and and GIVE THANKS for all that we have. Let's stay strong and focus and be there for each other.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Mother's love

is unconditional, my mum is no longer angry with me and I am going back for dinner on Friday. How nice..

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Gulity...

This morning, as I was driving I feel a sense of gulit. I felt gulity for raising my voice over the phone at my mum, felt gulity for turning down my mum flat in her face knowing that she has no ill intention but love for me and felt gulity for not handling the situtation better.

I gave some thought to my behaviour, probably I should have being more sensitive to her feeling before I reject her, maybe I should say I will think about it and then said NO instead of NO NO NO all the way.

Have not being home for dinner for two weeks, not sure if I have dinner this coming week, mothers are usually not so petty one right??

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Seeking help?

I should have see it coming when my mum called this afternoon to ask about Louis's birthday and time of birth. She refused to tell me the reason for asking but I should have know better. She called me again during dinner to say that they (mum and aunt) had gone to seek prayer for us and were told that I will be pregnant this year if we buy flowers and pray at this place (never ask where), I told her no way before she can fully complete her sentence. She said I don't have to go, it will work if Louis can go alone too. I said no and she asked for Louis no, she wants to talk to him. Can't believed it.

I understand the kind intention of my mum and aunt and I fully appreciate their concern but we know what's the problem and know what's need to be done, the last I need is being superstitious and do what my mum wants us to do.

Anyway, my mum was very angry before she hang up the phone, guess she will be angry with me for quite a while.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Ashleigh is 2.

Our Ashleigh girl turn 2 last weekend. She is happily IN the present from Aunty Kat and Uncle Louis.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Wen yu with Gu Gu

My dear niece...by the way, she is standing at 95cm tall and weighing 14kg. Big girl already.



Wednesday, September 24, 2008

More update on Coach bags.

My source had updated me, she had gotten all the bags, wristlet, pouches and mini skinnes that I have ordered. Of cos I am thrilled, delighted and looking forward to receive my bags but one part of me is feeling the burning sensation of my pocket.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

End of road...

A friend committed sucide yesterday, thanks goodness he was saved. We do not know the reasons why ending was the road he chose, he must be going thru a very rough patch of his life that he sees no light nor hope.

Is ending his life the best option? Probably not, escaping has never been the best solution in any situation. We can only hope that our friend will brace up enough courage to continue living.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Coach bag update

According to my source, I am already proud owner of the following bags:


New Zoe Mosaic Top - Small

Carly Signature - Medium size

New shoes for Skipping

I am not crazy just a little mad, bought a new pair of shoes for my skipping routine. I reckon, skipping is indoor, weather proof and I can do it anytime of the day. Only thing is I need to clean my running shoes before I start the routine which is really troublesome so the decision to buy a new pair of shoes purely for indoor used is made.
We headed down to Queenways (where else right) with a budget of below $100 and...ta dah...i found my new shoes, nice and affordable at $79, a pair of light blue Addidas.


Sunday, September 21, 2008

A bad day at Golf is better than a good day at work?

Golfing is not my fav sport but I have slowly developed some feeling for this male chauvinistic and dominating game. Iam not expecting to play well, I am only asking for consistency and that already sound too much to ask. I played terribly yesterday and the frustration is so unbearable. The only console I had yesterday was the fun and the foods offer during the game. Damn, instead of lossing weight, I am gaining again. Golf is the only game that you can eat while you play.





Tuesday, September 16, 2008

It came.....

It was late for 2 weeks and it final came, my da yi ma. Finally no more bloating and uncomfortable tummy, but I am expecting a bad cramp..damn.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Coach bag

I am not a fan of Coach Bag but of course don't mind having one if is free (who will mind right?). Anyway, I was offer to buy Coach bag at a discounted rate of maybe closed to 30%, I suddenly became a huge fan.

Browse thru their website and went to the boutique, I have made up my mind, I am ordering 6 Coach items. I am nut, I know.

Wedding dinner

Septmeber is equal to wedding month. Many weddings going on and I have gotten two invites. Here's one of the wedding couple, picture is taken from the current Style Wedding Magazine.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Foods in my Fridge

Just came back from my weekly supermarketing and realised that I have only Yakult and Grapes to last me for the coming week....



Thursday, September 11, 2008

F1 Tickets

One of our business partner offer me a pair of F1 tickets for 26, 27 and 28 Sept. Instead of using it for myself, my boss want to put the tickets up for balloting and want me to do the job. Decided not to making it easy for colleagues and have some fun, I want them to give me 10 good reason why they deserved the tickets. I received many many reasons and the one that I like best is 'Kat is the best' but unfortunately he did not win, balloting is based on pure luck and not the
reason provided.

Dinner with the Bitch

Met up with Bitchy Amela for dinner, she told she is very low when she came, at first I thought she was referring to her seat, she is actually referring to her mood. Nothing seem right for her, be it work, family or relationship (at least for now) and I can totally understand her. I am going thru some issues right now and my mood is not any 'higher' too. Definitely going to the driving range to hit some balls, not as if it will help but I need the exercise.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

It is official....

It is official, my clothes are getting tight and I can barely breath in my pants and skirt. I need to exercise and lose some extra pound. I have not idea how did the pound pile on so quickly?

Fine, I have been putting my jogging schedule off and ate that extra piece of mooncake and maybe had dinner and snacks too near to bed time and not forgetting the Kala Fried Chickens from IMM. Oh no, I think I need help. I have never feel so uneasy for such a long time. My delay visit from my 'Da yi ma' just make me feel even more bloated and uncomfortable. This is just a super bad week for me.

Nothing worth me cheering up for this whole week except for the maybe Gift from someone which might cost me a BIG HUG.

Anyway, let's be serious and do some planning.

Monday: Jogging
Thursday: Driving Range or jogging
Saturaday: Jogging

Do you think I will keep to the plan? I certainly hope so....come on, people, be encouraging and be kind.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Back to normal??

How many time when something went wrong, the guy just fall back into the normal mode immediately? Suddenly or mirically, the issue that causes the quarrel just vanish in their mind? How did they do that? Each time after the quarrel, Louis will talk to me as if the issue is no longer an issue when we did not even settle it? Did he think by not addressing the problem, there is no problem?

This time, I am not ready to let it go, have I not being supportive? What does he expect from me? He can't even talk about it...what the PI PI PI PI Pi Pi Pi....

Monday, September 1, 2008

To write or not to write

I login to my profile, wanting to write something about my life but then I was stuck. Did I have nothing to write about or I have too much to hide that I can't even write on my blog? I am not sure, could be abit of both. Probably just like our life, to write or not to write is a decision and risk that we have to take. Once the preceived risk increase, we will think twice before writing down anything (black and white is never good in some situation). As the blog aged, the number of readers increased (i think) and that increase the risk of my inner self being exposed if I write about all that I want to write. Such a dilenma and ironic.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Nokia Online Music Store

Registered and downloaded a song from Nokia Music Store website only to find out that the music format (wma) is not compatible with NOKIA phone (what a joke right?). So, i downloaded the MP3 Converter but the song that I have downloaded was protected, thus make it unable to convert (bigger joke).

In the end, I went to Sebawang and bought the CD, 'Fergie As The Dutchess Deluxe'

Friday, August 29, 2008

Pre-PMS days

Maybe it is the PMS, I am not in the best mood to handle nonsense and feeling very tired and so desperate need for sleep. I was waken by Louis alarm clocks this morning at 6am, he needed 3 sets of RINGING to wake him. Already angry being disrupted and it did not help when he SMS goes off while he is taking his shower. His SMS alert is the song type that does not seem to end unless being attend to. I tried to silent it but his phone was pin locked. Almost wanted to throw the damn phone out of the window. Was so frustrated that I scream out LOUD, maybe my neighbour can hear me too.

Next Friday is his Birthday, had plan to play a round of golf with him and invite his friends over for dinner but now, WHAT BIRTHDAY??? WHAT GOLF?? WHAT DINNER???

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Strawberry Yakult Freeze

Strawberry Smoothies, cool and nice, just a little too sour.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Yakult Freeze and Lychee Freeze

Tried my hand on my blender, these are the end result. Not too bad, pretty decent Freeze. Trying Strawberry Smoothies soon.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

M.A.S.K.

My latest craze, MASK!! I am addicted to using my facial mask and eye mask. Can't wait to get my hands on the Armpit mask. I know it is a lttle late to start 'mask-ing' now but better late then never right??

The old and new..

Did you hear about the Philip clearance sales on 23 and 24 August? I did and and I finally gave in to my 'want' of getting the blender. I am not sure how frequent I will be blending, which i suspect probably twice, the most three time a month or more like a year, but I still wants to have it. I might not be blending very often but at least I think the blender looks good in my kitchen. This year, other then baked rice, we can iced blended mocha, iced blended smoothies, iced blended everything...and not forgetting my very under used juicer.
My new blender sitting nicely in my kitchen..

While I am celebrating the additonal of my my blender, I have to bid farewell to my portable DVD player. Out of sudden, it just decided to die on me while I was watching my Sex and The City. It was my bed time entertainment for the past few weeks and now I have no Sex and The City, what must I do? Send the player for servicing which might cost me more then the value of the player or buy a new set? Seriously, I can't decide.

My beloved DVD Player..goodbye

Monday, August 18, 2008

Beer Fest

Yet another crazy fun night organised by me and my team. Last year, we had the eating competition where some of my colleagues compete to finish half a watermelon, wasabi sandwich and spicy satays in the shortest possible time and it was really fun, cos I am only cheering and not eating.
This year, we had the Beer Challenge. Try to finish 750ml of iced cold beer in 15 Sec. If you think that's easy, then you are very wrong. I was challenged to take up the challenge. I am usually a very slow drinker, thus for me to finish that 750ml beer in 15 sec is literally impossible. But since my colleague is so daring, I took the challenge. Unexpectedly, I finished (almost) the beer in 40 sec, a timing that I can't imagine that I can achieve but I did it.


Our nice CTO taking the challenge.

He finished the beer in 5.8sec...Siao right!!!

She is the daring one that challenge me...

Monday, August 11, 2008

Stream fish

My mum and aunt are very supportive of home cooked food and healthy lifestyle. I have been wanting to try streaming fish at home but I have never try buying a fish from the market. Knowing how lousy I am, my aunt bought me this fish when she did her marketing and she even prepared the garnishing for me, so nice right? Just when I want to stream the fish, I realised I have no pot, not streamer non anything big or suitable to stream the fish. How sad....

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Happy 31st birthday, my dear BITCH

Had our gathering at Vanessa new place, it was just good catch up, junk foods day and some alcohol to keep us sane. By the way, we celebrated Amela birthday as well. She is my dearest and most bitchy friend.





3 days is enough

I am back from Vietnam (HCM) and I survived the trip. When I said survived, I really mean it. 3 days is more than enough for me, got food poisoning the 4th day when I was there. Anyway, there wasn't much to do in HCM, what we did most other than eating was had our hair wash at the salon. Overall, it was an experience and bonding time for me, van and brian.

Mekong river

Ben Thanh Market that we did all our shopping

Goodies at the Ben Thanh Market

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Home delivery

Do you know what's the best thing about on Medical Leave? It is food delivery from your friend. I got mine today from Vanessa. Not only lunch, she bought me my favourite Starbucks Soy Latte, tea break snack and titibits.

My nice colleagues wanted to visit me too, so sweet!!!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Back pain

I have injured my back while moving Award Nails but it was only a slight back injury. Then, after my shape run on Sunday, I decided to go for my leg massage and I told the lady that my back hurt so she gave me a back massage. I was feeling fine after the massage but came Monday, I walk with an acute pain on back. My condition turn worst on Tuesday, I can barely walk. Went to the GP and he gave me a jab and some pain killer. Today, I was all ready to go to work but I hurt my back again while I try to pick up my medicine. This time round, it is really bad, I was unable to move for at least 10 min, it was too painful. After struggling I called Louis to come back and send me to hospital. We went to the A&E at Alexandra Hospital, long wait. Luckily my urine test show that I have not infection and X-ray to confirm that there is no bone fracture.

My doctor gave me a jab of pain killer before sending me home. The jab is so powerful that nurse told me that I have to stay in bed for at least an hour before leaving hospital. I felt giddy and nauseous and my left arm is feeling very aching now.


I was on Wheel chair today..

Poor Louis, he just got back from working night shift

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Running

It took me 36min to completed my first 5km Shape Run today . Pretty pleased with the timing considering the fact that I have not been training at all for the run. I have also registered for another 5km run with GE in Oct, hopefully I will clock a faster timing then. The final event for this year will be Standchart run 2008, it will be another 10km.
My runner number and goodies from the goodie bag.

The Starbucks Experience

Was browsing thru the business section at the bookstore yesterday and this book 'The Starbucks Experience caught my attention. I think my obession with Starbucks is going out of control. Wanted to buy the book but the damage is $42, so I hesitated and still hesitating. Anyway, I spent another relaxing Saturday having coffee and muffin with Louis at you know where.



Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Abandon

What kind of mother would abandon their young for greener pasture? I have not idea but my aunt is currently looking after one cute but sad little gal because her vietnamese mother decided to abandon her and her elder sister.

When I first saw Qiqi, I saw the sadness in her eyes and I felt for her immediately. The little gal is so needy and insecured and needed so much love. I guess, no amount of Love will fill her needs for her mother.



Isn't she cute? Can you see the tear drop and sadness in her eyes?




Sunday, July 13, 2008

We have MOVED!!!

I am proud of myself, I have managed to move @award nails supply office single handedly (of cos, Louis help out by 'stealing' trolley from Giant and lending his unconditional support while I pack and unpack.)


Here are the photos:




This is taken before I start packing.





We are having SALE for OPI, let me know if you are interested.

My Trolley strategy, in total 13 trollies were used.

New Unit before the stocks came in.

Here are the trollies and stocks...arghh..

Finally, almost done..

Packing DONE....Yeah!!