Waking up at 7am on Sunday is a challenge. Especially on cold mornings. But this morning, we are SO MOTIVATED to wake up early! Yea... but not motivated to dress up. Cold weather makes everyone lazy.

Yesterday I had hair treatment and they are looking quite healthy today! So, abide the rules... thou shall not stress their hair! Thou MUST let their face breathe too!!! That's why I am back to basics - No dressing up games & I don't even bother to tame my fringe. Looking at the plain me... can be quite doggy, yet simple... sometimes, I quite like it.

Off to the Torrens Market to do shopping for my 5-day DETOX PROGRAME! To get the freshest groceries! Sip Eng is so supportive to show us the way there this morning :) We decided to get "FAMOUS" together - Don't worry if i don't make sense to you because, this is a code between us WAahahhha

Alritey! Lets see what have they got inside!

Apart from seafood, they sell fruits and vegetables too. But, that is located at another section. There was so much attention on my friends and I when we had our photos taken. - That is why my smile was FROZEN. Hey! I get embarassed too!!!

Everyone must be thinking, "What is so interesting about all the seafood & the market?"
But we are happily snapping away. Risking it all... ...for me, to BLOG. For you, to READ!!!

We bought lotsa fruits, a large pizza size bread for tonite's dinner, crabs to cook chilli crab, lotsa fish... etc! Sip Eng & I could'nt resist the temptation because the oysters was so fresh! They actually have someone to dive into the waters and get the freshiest oysters for YOU! So, we got our lemon and eat it there immediately!

GOOD FOOD = MUST EAT FAST.

We also had some Spuds and DONUTS for breakfast! Chocolate coated. Cinamon icing. Jam & Cream toppings. Finger licking good.

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I shall declare that my 5-DAY DETOX PROGRAM starts tomorrow. So, today... I'll feed my tummy to her content! Seriously, I can't believe that I can make it to taste so good! Mummy must be proud of me!

Full on FRIDAY...

My Graduate Group Meeting had an early headstart in the morning followed by lunch date with my colleagues. The meeting was seriously stressful! The topic. The people. Testing my EQ, IQ, Patience... etc... *SWEAT* Almost took away all my brain juices!!! That is not all... my writting class was immediately after lunch! That was good thou. But, one event after another makes life SUPER HECTIC!!! The last thing for today was what I have been looking forward to... ...

My facial appointment! I can't wait to share this with you!

Finally, I had my very own VITAMIN C Infusion Treatment to the Eyes!!!!! I was so excited to look at my eyes when the treatment was completed. I had a good look at my face and... ....

MIRACULOUSLY, THE PANDA EYES ARE GONE!!!

Eyes are more beautiful than ever. *BLINK* *BLINK*

See it for yourself! (Ignore the face without makeout)

We all know Vitamin C is good for the skin. So, what is that Vitamin C to the Eye thingy?
Basically, it is an intensive dosage of Vitamin C to the eye area to boost skin firmness, reduced fine lines, encouraged cell turnover, puffiness and dark circles. Freak NOT as NO NEEDLES is involved. There is just a slight tingling sensation upon the application of the fluid... but that is only momentary...

As I am the SUPER 101 questions kinda person. So, I found out that... ...

1. You'll get to see the effect immediately after the treatment WAHHhhhss
2. The first treatment will last for a week ErrMMmmsss
3. It is best to do it for a course to "fix up" the problem than OOhhhhhh
4. Maintain it by using eye gel and OorrrHHhsss
5. You can spread the treatments out later on.. Kkkkss

OOohhhhhhhhh more sparking eyes!!! WOoohoooOOO!!!

The eyes are the windows to your soul. They are the most powerful tool to capture someone's attention. So, WORKED THEM!!! For now, dark circles are not a major problem to me but the over-exposure to eye make-up, the sun's harmful rays.. bla..bla... prevention is better than CURE. Don't wait till it is too late to do anything!

For the first time, I finally dare to bare my forehead. I hate my BIG FACE.

This Clarins beauty palour was extremely hard to get into - they are always booked out!!! Yawen said that I am SO-NOT-SG-LIKE so, I had to practised the Singaporean Spirit! I pre-booked my next and next next appointment!!!! WHahahhahahahha... I felt like a WINNER. Whahhaha... I am going for Oxygen Facial during my next visit. Will keep you updated too. :)

Part of my 2007 resolutions includes having a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Hmmm... u can pretty much say that... ...

I am targetting to acheive total wellness for my BODY, MIND & SPIRIT!!!
To feel good inside out!!!

Ok, admit it. We all love junks. We all have PMSie Days where the most effective remedy is to binge on JUNK food. We all have hectic schedules so, we are all switching to convenient meals that are encased in cellophane. Well... one thing for sure, our bodies doesn't lie and if "you are what you eat", than I am in serious trouble with all the take-aways, instant noodles, JUNK food... microwaved meals... processed food... etc. (ssshhhh.. that only started recently.. :P )

*Shivers*

The word DETOX has finally hit me and I think, maybe you should give some thought to it as well!

Detox, cleanse & fasting is all about restoring your body to its natural state of health & vitality. This is acheived by purging the toxics residues that are stored in your body as a result of poor lifestyle, eating habits and environmental pollution. You'll be looking at a whole lot of benefits ranging from better health, weight loss, looking great, feeling great and etc after cleaning all the garbage out of ur system!

Sounds good isn't it???

I am definitely going to plan my detox prog and work it for next week. MY 5 day DETOX PROG! WooohoooO! If you are quick enough, you may catch up with me and we'll do it TOGETHER!!! The more the merrier!!! Uber-fun!!!

I have done some reading and I found that About.com provides the best know-hows to get you started on Detoxification! So, I gonna refer you there.

Only reason why I am refering you there instead of me doing the write up is because I am not a dietian and I am nowhere near to be qualified to talk about these. So, have pleasure reading!

It is useful... read it for the sake of better health and a better YOU!!! I've learnt heaps!

*PS, I have provided all the links, u can read them selectively if you are well-informed of the subject. If you do on a search on About, you probably do not need to refer to the following. Believe me, the articles aren't lengthy.

1. Low Stomach Acid Assessment - http://altmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/bl_quiz_hypochlorhydria.htm


2. Positive Energy Test - http://altmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/bl_quiz_positive_energy.htm


3. Some Detox Recipes - http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietarytherapy/a/Ricci_Recipes.htm


4. Detox Diet IQ Quiz - http://altmedicine.about.com/library/quiz/bl_quiz_detox_iq.htm

That's all. Let me know how you go.

CHEERS TO GOOD HEALTH!

Sherilyn's LIST of
** TEN OF LIFE's SIMPLEST PLEASURE **

1. LOVE - This is such a strong component in my life that holds me together. In fact, it completes me & keeps me going. There are so many different kinds of love. Parental love, Siblings' Love, The lovers' love, Love for friends... etc. LOVE MAKES THE WORLD!!! Ain't it a blessing to love and be loved in return? It is so wonderful and the kindness that LOVES produces is amazing.



2. Accepted- To be accepted by others in a group, in the work place and especially in a different environment. That'll warm my heart. I wana thank everyone that has accepted me... ... as a soul mate, a friend, a colleague, a student, a daughter, a sister, etc...



3. Generousity - I ADORE PPLE WITH BIG HEARTS. I meant the gift of generousity. It's NOT the price tag that I am talking about. It is the generousity from the heart, to forgive, to let go, to help, to accept... ... Somethimes we need to seek forgiveness, sometimes we need to be accepted, sometimes we just need to someone to let go and have faith in us in watever that we want to do, even if they don't understand or agree with what we want to do.



4. Togetherness - I love to be able to catch up & get together with the people that I know, at least for every once in a while. It makes me feel my presence and I like the feeling of being "connected". I'll feel that it is a joy to have them around or... be around for them. United we stand, Divided we fall!!! (same goes for my family)



5. Nature - The nature stirs something in me. The sounds awakes my senses, the floral & fauna excites me, the waters calms and soothes my tired soul, being there makes me feel that I am a living thing too!



6. Peace - I appreciate peace & quietness as much as I love to go to parties. Feeling peaceful is so relaxing, it prepares me to go into deeper thoughts, searching for the next direction in life. The quietness that comes with peace makes me feel so at ease.



7. Laughter - Laughter is the best medicine in the world. It breaks an icy cold room, it calms the uncertain soul... it lightens someone's problem...etc Laughter brings joy, joy makes me happy and happiness keeps me sweet!!!



8. Art - Being able to sketch whatever that is in front of me, expressing my feelings & tots on the paper, or even vandalising the paper with my abstract sketches makes me feel good about myself.



9. Innocence in kids - I adore kids for their innocence, each time they smile, I'll soften and crumble inside... Sometimes they try to pretend as though they know a lot. But whatever that they say is just untrue and each time they bullshit me... it is HILARIOUS!!!
   
   
   
10. Dressing up - It is so fun to see so many sides of me. Punk, rock, girl-next-door, the sportie look, the Office Lady look... bla... bla... bla... It is not a task but rather a hobby to transform/ create a different look for myself. Being able to do that brings excitment and it makes me feel good too.

** I am going to tag Dawn aka Xiao Bai, Shirlene aka Ah ma, Huimin aka Buddy, Missy Elin Sim, Pearlie dearlie & WP for now. (Don't be lazy, don't act blur and don't copy har!) **

WooohoOOO! ** HAPPY ANZAC DAY!!! ** I love public holidays.

Last week we had a long weekend. Good Friday, The day after good friday (sat), SUN and Easter MON!!! That was a 4 day work week. This week, we have Anzac Day which is TODAY! So, it is another 4 day work week for us.

WooohoOOO!!! All the holidays are making me lazy to get back on my assignments/ work!!!

Guess, what did I today?

SHOPPING? NAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....

It was a fine day, perfect for... ...

(i wish i look this gd @ the car wash hahhaha)

In sg, you probably would choose to wash your car at your residence. But here in Aussie, did you know we are not suppose to do that? Yea.... that is a regulation to prevent dirty waters from entering the drains.

Car washing is easy.

CHEY! I thought how difficult it can be. In the past, back in hostel days, everyone wants to polish their cars and they use special cleaning agents... bla..bla..bla.. CAR WASH becomes science to me. Thus, I always have this mentality of leaving it to the professionals - but if you drive a BMW or such expensive cars... yea.. go to the professionals if you do not want to do it yourself.

But, if you can do it... ... why leave it to the professionals? Use the money on something else to pamper urself. Like.. SHOPPING!!!

Whenever u watch others do it, more often than not, it seem to appeal to you that car washing is a tedious chore (thou not so for the owner). But, come to think of it... ... it's only 3 steps in total.

First, head to the Dry station to vacuum the car. They even have machinese that emits fragrance after you are done with ur vacuum work.

Second, the Wet station for the soap n water action. This is not those auto-wash station. It's D-I-Y. I LOVE THAT AREA. I used to play with my friends there and, there was once, I met this guy who drove my dream car!!! He even allowed me to drive his car but, back than I haven't even got my drivers license. *Sobs...... O' well... tat was the past.

After all the dirt has gone. The car is sparkling clean, but wet. Third step would be to move back to the Dry station, to wipe it dry and you are DONE!!! Doesn't sound difficult at all, isn't it?

Drove in ur car out of the blue for a wash? They have machines that sells cloths and sponges with or without special liquid in them that promises to leave a protective layer on ur car. So, basically... ... there is no excuses for you to have dirty cars.

OKies... that's all the water for the car. I need liquid for myself too.

I watched Ice Age II today!

IKEA Opens on 20 April 2006!

If you think MOS is big in sg... IKEA is HUGE here! It is featured on TV, the news, the radio, in the office, lotsa pple talking about it... ... it's absolutely everywhere!!!

There are 9000 carparks but still... ... it is NOT ENOUGH! It has caused a major traffic jam since the day they have opened!

Let us pressume that there are at least 2 person in each car... 9000 cars means... they have at least 18,000 people in their store???!!!!

No wonder getting there... ...
doesn't mean you'll get a chance to park your car.
Having parked your car... ...
doesn't mean you'll get to go into the store immediately.
You gotta WAIT for ur chance at the LONG QUEUE!!!
So, I considered myself to be very lucky because I ve made it there!!! **Whaahhaha

~ Look how blue the sky is! How fluffy the clouds are!!! It's such a beautiful day!~

Previously, I have browsed at their online catalog... so I kinda know wat I want to buy. As it was already 4pm when I got there (they close at 5pm) and I haven't had lunch... ... so, it's FOOD first. Shopping later.

~ I LOVE MY HAIR TODAY!!!~

The food queue was extremely long and NOT moving (18,000 traffic wat am i thinking!). When I finally got to the counter... I grabbed myself a slice of Almond Cake, Scrimp Sandwich and a soft drink! (But the portion is rather small... can't satisfy a growing girl like me!!!) Believe me, I haven't eaten at the Ikea's Restaurant in Singapore. So, I don't know what you have in Sg - you tell me. :)

After I got my food and finally finished lunch... it was already 4:45pm. There goes my shopping. I decided to browse the stall first, look at what I want to buy and come back another day.

I used to visit the IKEA in sg so I know, this is something new to my sg friends. Isn't the IKEA here huge? They even have this warehouse that is open to the public. Recently, work has exposed myself to ensure that a property is adequately insured.

So, I was thinking... ...the cardboard boxes of stocks are stacked so high in the shelves... wat if it falls on someone?!!!

Oh well... forget about that. This kind of pessimism comes with the job. I am too into properties!!!

~ Here's the price chart of HOTDOGS! How does it present as compared to the ones in sg? ~

As I said I wasn't full... I got my hotdog with lotsa mustard and ketchup!!! This is one thing that I MUST Have when I go to IKEA, anywhere in the world, unless they don't have it.

Bit early to go home at 6pm... so... I got Sip Eng, Stefi + Prince Gan for a K session!!! We had fun becos I sang a super cute song that brings them back their younger days. Nah... actually we always have fun becos we are too funny. **WAHhahahaa..

Initially we went to this place for dinner, but... they stop taking orders at 9pm!!!! AArrggghhhh!!! That is horrifying!!!

So, we had dinner at the restaurant in the casino. I wish I can take pictures in the casino... there are so many beautiful spots for a camera moment.

It got cold lately. Last nite, I was too lazy to go out to get dinner cum supper (cos I had late lunch) so, I cooked **Ba Kut Teh**!!!

Kinda missed the taste of it, especially the hot pepper taste, the smell of the spices... ...the MEAT!!! Most importantly, it fills me... warms me and it is believed to be able to get rid of the "wind" in ur body.

Whoever who says it is too difficult to cook... ...
IF I can do it, so can you!

I went to bed 1 hour after my supper. It is really bad. Kids, please do this WITHOUT the supervison of ur parents. Haahhaha... else you'll be smacked! But, as I said it was so cold.. at least 10 degress outside, so you could imagine how sweet my dream was.

That's why I woke up late this morning!!!! I was late to do my Photoshoot II.

The day before yesterday I did Part I. Prince Gan suggested that I shouldn't flash my "megawatt winning smile" becos I am in office wear... so I should look stern. So, I ended up with all the super subborn and "black face" look, as if I am arguing with someone. The actual fact is... I am required to dress in executive wear, hold a mobile phone and smile. :)

**I feel like strangling him!!! **

That is why I need to re-do it. Previously it took 8 mins, it was roughly about there today. It was meant for some posters, not magazines... and it'll only be a small picture, no need to be so particular. HAHahhahahaa... so you see... that's why I was chosen to do it.

As I rushed out of the house, although I managed to get to work on time but, my day was just weird WITHOUT
my ipod,
my watch,
my breakfast,
my lunchbox,
cash in the wallet.

The worse thing is... my colleague played a prank on me (becos I played a prank on her the other day)... I ran all the way to the lift & I bumped into another colleague. *HIT HEAD*

Made an absolute fool of myself. But... who cares! Fridays are meant to be light-hearted!

I've chosen one. Which one do you think it is the best?

Also,

** HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY NICHOLAS!!!**

Easter Monday treats at Cocolat! This rant is all about Chocolate.

Time for some fun!

Well, I cleaned up my room again! Hey, I am not dirty. I admit that I m untidy becos I have lotsa stuffs hanging around. So, I need to pack them away constantly otherwise, I'll tripped and fall again. Yes, again. HAhahaha..

O'well... since I want fresh fruits... how about some freshly picked strawberries?!!!

You know, I am that say-it and I must do-it kind. So, I pestered Kenny to bring me to the Strawberry Farm in Harndoff. Actually, it was Belinda who suggested it. The rest were busy so... I forced him to take me. Whahahha... but isn't it a form of morning excercise too? I love that tree with yellow leaves.. i think it is becos of the changing season tat's y the leaves turned yellow.

When I entered the farm, I smell strawberries EVERYWHERE!!!!

Today's strawberry picking experience told me that:

The really red ones are really sweet
The less red ones are less sweet
Big does'nt mean it is better
Small doesnt mean it is not worth picking
Basically, I mean... size doesnt matter. hahahaha
The prettier ones are always hidding under the leaves
The ones hanging out are usually rotten becos of constant exposure to the sun
and... ...looks DOES matter becos I know u dun want to eat the ugly ones

I was quite surprised to discover that the crops were so low... I tot they would be taller. The owner told us that they can only be tall unless it is grown hydroponically otherwise, they'll be this low. So, it aint cool to pick strawberries cos u'll end up with sore neck, sore back... sore everywhere. Also, if you hate mud, can't stand the sight of insects, hate dirt... this is definitely not recommended.

Chop chop and we are done and we ended up with lots of strawberries! I ate a lot as I picked them too!! SSshhhhh..... and I left the farm, smell like a walking strawberry.

As I walked thru the prime CBD district yesterday, everyone rushed passed me. They gobble their sandwiches, takes big strides, carrying that "I m very busy, now get out of my way" look.

WOOOHHHH! TAKE IT EASY MAN!

But this sent me pondering... ...

Why are all of us operating under a time crunch?

Seriously, is it because being the smartest among all animals that's y we have to face more stress? Wahahahha...

Hmmm... we are stressed at work/ in school by deadlines. We are stressed at home (making ends meet/ pay bills). We are stressed by our family. We are stressed by our goals. Basically, stress has become part of our lives and for some of us, it affected us so badly to the extent that it has transformed us to become someone whom we barely understood (am saying this becos I was onced a huge victim of stress)

Well, the constant pressure from deadlines causes fatigue and frustration. When we can't achieve the results that we want, that make us feel so frustrated and that creates an even LARGER amt of stress!

On the outside we seemed to be constantly on the run but deep inside, we are running on an empty tank, feeling as though we are accomplishing very little... ...as a result, PESSIMISM grows.

OMG. Tell me about pessimism. It wrecks our confidence, self esteem, EQ, IQ, blablabla. The worse thing of all is... ...we become so short tempered especially to our loved ones. AGREE?

But the irony is that the more we do, the further we seem to lag behind.

We spent so much time on working, or doing things, instead of spending enough time on straightening our tots. By time we realized that we are not doing well, we start to wonder if we have been missing out a lot in life.

I am one of those who wish to have 48 hours a day. Don't you agree with me that there are so many of us who simply do not have enough hours in a day to do whatever that we want to?

I like to whip up a table of cuisine, spend time with the ones that I care, take care of my small yet large apartment, play my guitar, have a great workout at Next Gen then sit by the fire there to read a good book, have a cuppa and stare in the air to daydream... etc.

The next question is... ...
Where to find my 48hours???

Well, instead of going on a short getaway, I decided to spend my easter long weekend to chill at home. After I got back from sg, I am constantly on the move, I guessed this is a really good time to catch up with myself!

What about you? Have you been slogging hard recently? Take a break. It's time to recharge your energy!

I think I had done well for the past two weeks... been digging the research files till no day no nite! :P

Being the eve of good friday, I decided to knock off at 3pm! Woohoooo!!! This is a long weekend. Good Friday, the day after good fri and easter mon! Ehhhh... knock off early to do some shopping :P

I am a BAD-BAD girl... I MUST cut down my shopping expenses! - But today, I bought chocos & stuffs for easter.. does that count?

I went to SPOTLIGHT. AGAIN???!!!

Yea.. to get red cloth. RED TO WARD OFF EVIL! WAhahah.. Nah.. I want to try to make myself a red bolero :) As I combed thru the streets... I found another necklace that I would'nt mind to pay for that kinda price. Second to my iron key necklace. I like the blue spag top too! All the new colours to my wardrobe!

Since the sun can't shine for me during Winter... I need bright colours to cheer me up! - dunno wat kinda theory.

Also... Prince Gan buy me dinner at my favourite Vietnamese Restaurant! Now, I am like a happy little girl with new toys to play with and a huge belly to hop around with. *bbbuuurrrpp

Double bliss today!!!

Firstly, I received my confirmation email from the Golden Key Group. Officially, I AM A MEMBER in the GOLDEN KEY GROUP as of TODAY!!! This is just the sweetness.

Having to discover from the mailbox that... I am on DEANS MERIT LIST AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! For the second year!!!! It's the icing on the cake.

I was told that it is easy for first year students to get into Golden Key Group becos first year courses are pretty easy - being the foundation year. But I got my invitation based on my final semester results!!!! U mean.... I belong to crem of the crop? :P

It was shocking, becos I din expect both. Well, having said that makes me sound really dumb becos getting in Golden Key should ve given me the indication tat Merit list would come next.

Seriously, I don't even know i had done well. I am in a race where I compete against myself... so I dunno how others flare and it makes it even harder to gauge, becos here I am struggling to survive when Prince Gan is just a genius... a too difficult study cum project partner. But everyone was so hardworking in the final semester... and like I told u before, I HATE FINANCE Courses! Maths MAKE ME MAD!!!!!! So, I was'nt expecting this.

By the way, I am... FLying over the moon. In fact, all over the moon.

I have one million tots flowing in my mind becos i still cant believe that studies is OVER now, I am 2 mths in my Graduate Prog, still without any idea of how I managed to won myself this programme amidst 300 other applicants.

If you think I must be some geek, YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY WRONG. (Long story abt to begin, this is for YAWEN who is doing her A levels)

Frankly speaking, I was like a piece of shit in pri sch. In fact, I wonder y I get presents when I came in 30th in a class of 36. *blushed* Even my mum says, out of her 3 daughters... I AM THE DUMMY!

I can't even speak proper english in pri 1 and my Form teacher meet my Mum so often becos my studies was horrible. This also gives u an idea tat I am the kind that ve lots of remedial classes aft sch. But I know my art is good, because usually my drawings are displayed along the gallery & i was always invited to join some kids art competition. Dancing is like a piece of cake to me too. Mainly BECOS.. I DON'T EXCEL in studies so I spend my time doing what I think I am good at, which is my ECA. Mummy would usually say "if only u spend more time in ur studies... not dancing..."

Luckily, I got into the Express stream... I guessed that is when I woke up from "my perfect world". I hate geography, but i could score 80marks in history, bullshitting stories in the exam. Dunno how i managed to get to do pure science (what my mum says smart kids do, so she hope her kids could do it.. being the first child, when mum says it's good, it's good, i better do it becos the sisters will follow :))

I almost murdered my A Maths teacher with all my self-invented maths formulas. She said she wished she would'nt have such a student like me - even though she knows i have tried really hard (she's nice, i supposed PMS made her said tat).

N.. Physics tore me. There goes my ambition to be a Physiotherapist. I knew I am bound to score at least a B3 in Art so i gave up my AMAths to concentrate on my Chemistry becos i knew for sure i am going to flunk physics (told u physics tore me).

Heard of the Domino effect?

I absolutely have no idea why my EMATHS came plunging down aft i dropped my A maths. I felt like a TOTAL FAILURE. At that time, my relationship was problematic. the world sch was trying to help me to head to the books and forget abt tat guy. Then, my mum hire this super expensive tutor, I know I've to work EXTRA HARD. He is GREAT... he taught me "STRATEGIES", how to be priortise n it is OK to be untidy... he even inspired me to score for chem and aim to pass physics. The next thing i know.. miraculously i begin to get over the bar for chem (dun ask me abt phy).

SO tat was O levels. results out... n i tot since i can't be a physio, maybe i can be a "building doctor" becos i have this fetish for high rise, modern buildings... investment properties... maybe i can be a property manager.. or something..sorry i was only 16, my brains were still very much like coconuts then.

Poly was absolutely FUN and happening. I joined contests... work lotsa part-time.. did some photo-shoots... results was quite good, i love polylife... i love the girls like Soo Ling, ah ma, michelle, huimin and my all time beloved jeff. BUt in life, surely something is out to get me... MATHS, anything to do with numbers. Once I need to use my calculator... I'll SHIVER. Structures, measurement of building works... sux big time but Weiguo n Trillia help me lots. THANK GOD...bad luck has gone.

so i scrapped thru!!!

Next, i went to work thinking that i am very smart becos all the lecturers thinks highly of me (at that time, my class is very playful, so it only requires minimal effort to be the lecturer's pet) few months into work.. i feel that i was so lowly paid so i want to further my studies. I am certain tt i will die young if, i need to study for 4 years more, so i rejected NTU. Going overseas seems to be an in thing and it seems to be the only option for me... ...

So i came over to aussie with the mindset of getting a new lease of life + my degree + lotsa fun too. Well sch started, fun has gone, and again all the statistical stuffs almost murdered me in an instant. Wondered how many brain cells pronounced dead before I put them to the test.

I am glad that my family has never give up on me. So, i got here today. As you see, life has its way of twists and turns to make u learn. Everyone's learning path is different. I have my ups and downs too.

Morale: To all the young kids out there. If u are a piece of shit now, dun worry...u can choose to acknowledge tat u are a piece of shit, like my sis yawen. Or u can choose to change ur life. If all else fail... u are still a piece of shit. whahahha.. sorry i am only joking.

If u ve tried but failed, dun give up! Becos... it is true that success is all about getting up each time u fall. I ve learnt that IF i had given up on my studies and wait for things to happen, i'll be sweeping orchard road now, let alone to mention abt aussie adventure. k... hold on to it.. never give up! CHew on it! But NEVER sit on the problem. When u work on ur problem... chances are... IT WILL ONLY GET BETTER.

I believe in u. I believe in everyone, that inside us, we have a very special power/ talent from within and it radiates on & off... develop your talent and give it to the world! You are definitely valuable.

So... the weekend is here again!

Of cos I went shopping!!! I bought lotsa stuffs and tat is going to burn my pocket!!! Hmmm... but I guessed I have spent wisely?

I am soooooo in sewing now so I got lotsa dressmaking materials, clothes, patterns = $170. Yea... tat much on cloth and, there is a risk that I may not even get to wear them! If, I unsuccessful. Geeeezzz... fingers crossed! But I have got my NEWSBOY CAP, PURPLE LEGGINGS, a few TOPS! WooohoooO!!!! I am changing my wardrobe. New style for the new season!

Oh well, I finally got to try COCOLAT at Rundle Street! Although their cakes are pretty small... but I guessed, desserts are meant to be small? The left-you-craving-for-more feel. Also, the lingering taste of tiramisu/ chocolate feel. Oh man, I feel like having it again! :)

For the nite, Paige + Stefi + Kenny + miiii met up for drinks at BOHO bar!!! My friend told me "BOHO" in Hokkien means "No good" but the bar is SO GOOD! I like the upper floor of BOHO... they use lotsa small luminants and make it soooo starry.... the bar stool has a lady's leg in heels.... so sexy... even the postcard is cool... but, WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET ME PRESENT YOU, MY FIRST WEARABLE SEWING MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sewed that WOOL WRAP!!!! Looks pretty cool rite? HAhahhaha *wink*

Suddenly I am sewing... suddenly the wind takes me to the stage that I CAN SEW without a master!!! WAhahahha.. oh yes, my tip for you... use KWIK.SEW patterns if you are a beginner like me. I ve tried a few but they don't provide great illustrations and detailed instructions like KWIK.SEW - Quick and EASY!!!! But of cos, I am going to enroll myself to sewing classes because I am too impatient with mugging ard, I guess... learning and applying the correct techniques is very important.

Jodie came too! Havent seen her for quite a while. Actually, I think I haven't see Stefi for quite a while too. If not becos for the fitness club I would'nt have tat much of meet ups with Paige. She is great becos she makes me go YOGA class. HAhahaha... with the cold weather... I'll be skipping lots of gym sessions. But she is just so motivating!

**PAIGE JIA YOU!!! KEEP UP THE SPIRIT!!! **

My office tradition is... ... when it is your bday, you need to bring in a bday cake to celebrate with all ur colleagues. That includes whatever snacks/ goodies/ lollies that comes with it, like hosting a party.

On my first day of my Grad Prog, Thy was very kind to me. She helped me to set up my computer account, password, settle me in, kind of orientate me around (even though is she very busy, I din know! Should ve told me so I won't pester her with my 101 zany questions! Hahahha)

We hit off pretty well and have a few lunches together with Belinda as well. So, on this very special day... Belinda and I feels that we should make it REALLY BIG for her. Give her a one-of-a-kind celebration! Before we leave for the day, we wrapped up all her belongings on her desk, covered her cupboard & drawers with newspapers... ehhh, that includes her Mouse, CPU, Keyboard... etc. You bet we have lotsa fun giggling as we were wrapping...

The next day, we make sure we ambushed ourselves before she came in and
TaDaaaHHHHh....

I brought in the Pink Pather balloon too! I "forced" Prince Gan to do it for Thy :)

Joy was written all over her face. I was watching Thy silently... becos I know she needs sometime for the overwhelming surprise to settle. She did give me the shy little girl's pull on my arm and thank me in a very sweet way. I felt so happy that she likes the surprise and the Pink Pather! WHAhahaha...

I realised that some people would say lotsa things with their mouth. But some would keep quiet and slowly their emotions would evolved thru the expressions on their face. So, when someone don't say "Thank you" or apologise to me... it does'nt really bother me becos I know I am not taken for granted becos of this "connection".

PS: She is quite shy... so I picked photos that did not show her face clearly for this post :)

I love Lazy Sundays. Waking up late, laze around at home, work the sewing machine... go for a stroll... anything that is relaxing (when I was in sg, Sunday is my family day. Yawen, Summer & I will make lotsa NOISE!!!). Life is more than study/work/chores! To me, Life is about having fun!

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I believe that TIME is not measured by the years that you lived.
But the moments that you truly treasure, and the joys that you give.
Wat's your opinion?
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The weather is turning cold. This means more clothing, less shorts. Tummy growling becos there was this aroma of BBQ diffusing in the air (the event is a 3 mins walk from my place). When I got there.... the queue for Welington Hotel's tent was exceptionally long!!! Alrite, good things are worth the wait. The salt and pepper squid is just.... D.I.V.I.N.E. Mmmmmmm...

When I got my salt and pepper squid + my Kilpatrick oysters, I was as happy as though I stumbled upon $100 on the grass !!! YUMMY!!! When I have food, I am more focused on the food than anything else. The band is cool... they played songs that everyone seem to know. Maybe it is the wine, maybe it is the good vocals, maybe everyone is so at ease that's why there are so many people dancing to the tunes.

When the band sings, "love is in the air"... there were so many sights of people showing affection to their partner, their children, their mates...etc. ME?? I quickly strike a pose with my CIBO hot chocolate too! Men and Hot Chocolate... wat more can I asked for??? *WINK* MMmmmhhhhhhhhh.... HHAhahahahhaa.... Wo3 Xi3 Huan1 = I like!

April 2nd. As you may have already have been informed that today is the end of Daylight savings. Which also marks the end of Summer 2006. For my sg friends... I am 1.5 hours ahead of you now. I am certainly going to miss the SUN!!! Please bask yourself in the sun and show me lotsa pics of the sun!!! Enjoy for my share!!!

-Courtesy of Sherilyn, my timely reminder service for my friends. No sun = face turn green Wahahahhaa!

This Sat is a little different. It's my house's "USE UR HANDS DAY". Apart from the usual routine of grocery shopping at the market, all the rooms have to be cleaned and tidied too! We are responsible for our own room + one common area.

I chose to be the TOILET CLEANER. Ya... go ahead and mock on my sorrow... :( (are u my friend?)

Actually the living and dinning room has already been discounted off my account. Wahahahha... I chose the toilet instead of the kitchen becos... I use the kitchen most often. So... ermmm... I know its condition best. Hehehehehee... Also the kitchen has 2 main requirements.

The OILY stove needs to look as though it is new and the washing basin needs to be polished till it shines!!! *cough... n u must be able to see ur teeth when u flash ur big smile. Wahahhaha...:)