qiaolin

2010-01-12T01:08:00.000-09:00

What I like about talking to my colleagues is that they really get me thinking.

Every time I talk to them I learn more about myself, about them and about the different perspectives there are out there.

The fine line between knowing and accepting is so thin that it might not even appear to be there. But I realise that it exists; and the super-thin line separates two extremes.

If you know, and you don't do anything about it, you aren't accepting. Knowing is easy, but accepting is extremely difficult.

The hardest thing to do is to stare at yourself in the mirror, eye-to-eye. It's not just staring at who appears in the mirror; it's staring through the facade and seeing the real you under all that packaging. What you might (or might not) see, might scare the shit out of you. You might feel down, you might feel downright depressed, but if you can accept you for who you truly are, you'll end up being a much happier person.

I'm not saying I can do that - I can't. She was right: knowing and accepting are two very different things. I know, but I haven't accepted. Its hard. Very. But I'm going to work towards that.

Another goal for this year.

On a lighter side, the following rabbit story is damn funny.

You know now Macs is giving away the Doraemon keychains thing? One of them comes in the form of a rabbit.

So my boss told me earlier, if I went to Macs, to help him check if they still have the rabbit because his sister wants the rabbit. So when I had dinner just now, I managed to buy that rabbit. And naturally, I SMSed my boss and told him "I got your rabbit."

Then he replied me, saying I texted the wrong person! So I said, no ah, you asked me to get the Doraemon rabbit for you earlier right? Or did I remember wrongly and it's not a rabbit?

His reply was totally unexpected, and totally DAMN funny. He texted me back, saying, "Oh... 'I got your rabbit' in aussie land is 'I got your underwear/panty'. My god."

I couldn't stop laughing. And I kept on laughing till I teared. Classic. Totally lightened my mood while typing the first part of this post. Really too damn funny.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. This story can make me laugh anytime.

2010-01-10T14:07:00.000-09:00

A new goal for 2010:

Or something similar.

2009-12-28T23:47:00.000-09:00

Change has begun before the new year.

Higher expectations, more work.
More independence.

2010 will be great :)

2009-12-27T21:45:00.000-09:00

The end of another year.

The end of the adolescent chapter of my life.

The start of one of the most tiring chapters of my life.

Officially an adult, officially employed, officially happy.

I've found myself an extremely good family in my current company - great work, great colleagues, great bosses. I simply love it here (I know I've said that many times, but I still want to say it can).

It's a godsend to have received that email looking for a writer. It's a godsend to have met the people here: Ann, Cheryl, Wendy, Alicia, Teresa, Wai Fung, Warren, Andy, Greg, Irene, Juin Yih, David, Wai Leong, Lijia and everyone else I didn't name. Thank you for making life at work so great! :))))

<3

And that's what my life mostly revolves around now... Work work work work <3 work.

But all's well, and will be better :)

I miss my friends - although there have been a few meaningful meet ups throughout the year... I hope I will have time for more next year!

Family is status quo... Except we're all growing up now. Or grown up.

2010 will be a year of change. Great change. FAST change. It's gonna fly by.

The new decade is here :)

2009-12-26T00:40:00.001-09:00

Accelerated heartbeat; increased blood pressure; shorter and shallower breaths.

Don't tell me then.

2009-12-22T00:14:00.000-09:00

Fresh.

2009-12-14T00:05:00.000-09:00

The remaining days of 2009 are gonna fly by, I know it. And I will love every moment of it (sans the back pain and sensitive nose).

Not yet time for the summing up post, but it will be soon.

2010 will be a year of change - wonderful change. That, I know, is the only constant.

2009-12-01T23:10:00.000-09:00

Have I already said that I love my job?

Anyway I love my job :) Almost everything about it! I'm not saying it because my boss(es) read my blog (they don't even know I have a blog), I really truly enjoy working where I am now :))) It's almost too good to be true.

Okay I shall stop gushing about my job. (I know most people rant about their jobs)

I know this blog has become very wordy, not many pictures (for very very very long), but I shall try my best ok!

I took this shot at my office's ground floor lobby, on a rainy night while waiting for a cab. Somehow the spotlight and the sign were in the perfect place, and somehow I imagined Mr Bean dropping onto the sign, getting up hurriedly and scurrying away. Some comic relief after a long day at work, although I was secretly laughing to myself in my head.

I'm going for a DUCKtour next week! A very touristy thing to do, but I'm doing it because I want to experience Singapore in a different light, from a tourist's perspective. Especially since I can recommend my friends to take a DUCKtour if I feel that it's really fun!

... *silence*...

The reasons as mostly nonsense - I'm actually doing it for work. But it'll be fun! See if I can get pictures okay. But then again, pictures now belong to Facebook. Haha. Quite sad right.

OH.

Today Chengwei sent me a blank message. My first thought was that he sent me a message accidentally. On second thoughts, I wondered if it's a new way of saying hi (or attracting attention). It turned out to be the latter. See, I'm quite smart right HAHA.

I'm looking forward to next week - hope I can meet up with as many friends as possible. Time is money baybehhhhhhhh.

2009-11-27T17:20:00.000-09:00

If I do 20 crunches for every hour that I'm pissed, I would have fabulously flat abs.

If I do just one push up for every drink that you take, I would have stunningly toned arms.

It's drawing near, I can feel it. Don't you?

2009-11-25T00:07:00.000-09:00

To try or not to try?

2009-11-13T16:13:00.000-09:00

I was at Bras Basah earlier, and I saw a nice book of postcard pictures.

The book is dedicated to "Qiaoling". Obviously it's not me, but it's sweet.

I would have bought the book if it didn't cost $38.

2009-10-11T17:33:00.000-08:00

I never knew how important culture is in a company, until I started work in Feb 09.

It's been wonderful, honestly. The culture, the colleagues, the bosses, the friends. The opportunities, the open feedback system, the support and help. All amazing.

Even though I've told my boss that this job is not quite for humans, I think everyone in the company are happy immortals.

Almost everything is different from what I expected in a job in the cut-throat working world. The only thing that remains the same is the hard work you have to put in. Everything else is different.

I've already experienced first-hand how people can say that they are happy at work, and how people can say that it's not really work to them. I can understand when people say that the people at work are just like family. I never have to drag myself to work, and it's never a chore when you have to stay till late everyday. Seeing your colleagues and bosses during weekends aren't repulsive.

I finally can comprehend how some people say that working for the money is secondary. The satisfaction and sense of achievement that you get from a simple "good job" is worth all the crazy hours you put in. At just 21 (almost the youngest in the company), and less than a year here, I've already been given many opportunities to prove myself. I've even gone to Beijing on the company account! (Of course I worked my butt off for that)

Many friends (and family) have asked me why I'm still here (the hours I put in are crazy, and the pay isn't fantastic). But it's more than the money; I'm happy here. Genuinely happy.

Of course, I must give credit to all my loved ones who have been supporting me all the way. I know it's not easy, but thank you for your understanding and patience. I love you for that <3

If you want to be happy with me, let me know ok? Our company is still recruiting :)

2009-10-01T01:05:00.000-08:00

Disappointment is very much worse than anger.

Especially on Children's Day.

2009-09-13T14:05:00.000-08:00

I opened the "create new post" page, then I stared at it for more than 5 minutes, not knowing what to type.

For some reason, the page looks screwed up.

It's going to rain outside... What nice weather to stay in, curl up and sleep.

2009-09-02T23:09:00.000-08:00

F1 grandstand tickets! woohoo :D

2009-08-22T11:21:00.000-08:00

I got it I got it I got it... I finally got a MACBOOK PRO!!!!!

Happiness and loves :)

2009-08-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

Upsets, upset, upsets.

I don't like it, don't like them. Take it away, take them away, now now now.

2009-05-04T02:48:00.000-08:00

Ok, since I'm waiting for my colleague to finish something, I shall update a bit more than a bit.

I am now working in a financial advisory firm (I know, totally no link from my course of studies, be it secondary school or poly).

But I'm in the marketing department of the firm (yes, now there is a relation right?)

I'm probably the youngest in the whole company at the moment. But people in my company are generally young (my CEO is 35).

I'm being piled with work, and I'm working 7 days a week. No I'm not exaggerating; my office hours are 9 to 6, but with the amount of work I have I can work till 10 plus on a weekday. I bring work home on weekends, so that's why I'm working 7 days a week. Webmail is my new best friend at home.

My boss put me in-charge of a huge project (why he chose a 20-year-old with no experience over a more experienced manager baffles me), and I am second-in-charge for 3 other big projects. My projects will last till late August, so if you can't find me within this time frame, I am either in my office or at home doing work. If you don't see me around after late August, you know I screwed up and I'm dead.

I'm sorry my friends, I can't spare a lot of time to meet up with you guys. If I do have the time to meet up with you, please feel very honoured ok, I only give my time to special people.

But even with all the cons of the job, I still kinda love it. I have a nice boss, nice colleagues and there is not much office politics (that I have encountered yet). I've already learned a lot, in the short 2 months plus I've been here. Although I want to learn more, I desperately need a day off (to really sleep through the whole day without dreaming of unfinished work).

My god. I typed this entry much faster than I type out a 250 word commentary. I wish this inspiration comes to me every week when I write my commentaries (I have 10 commentaries to write every week).

I have kind of given up my dream to be a Singapore Girl, for the moment. Anyway SIA isn't hiring now. So it's not that they don't want me, its I don't want them =D (yeah I know, self denial is powerful)

I'm going kuku I tell you. I even asked my family doctor, "Do you have something to extend my day?" He looked at me blankly. I think he thought I was nuts. "24 hours a day is not enough. Look at my eye bags!"

His reaction was so funny. "Then do you want me to give you something about that?"

Hahahaha. I wasn't expecting a reaction. So I said, "I'm joking la."

He looked utterly relieved, as if I asked him a super difficult question, and I really meant what I was asking. Hahahaha, comic relief.

Seriously, I don't even have time to celebrate my 21st. SAD CASE. I'm thinking of all the presents I won't receive. REALLY SAD LOR. Imagine, 20 years down the road, when my friend asks me, "How did you celebrate you 21st?" Then I'll answer (very loserishly), "Working lor."

Sad right? Hai. Never mind. I hope my boss gives me an increment after my probation is up. I'm feeling a little overworked now.

Okay. I'm going to sleep. I need to wake up in.. 4 hours time. Hai. GOOD NIGHT.

2009-04-24T00:11:00.000-08:00

It's gonna be a crazy crazy CRAZY four months.

I swear.

I hope I lose some weight, if not I'll be busy and stressed for nothing.

But I know I'll have support from my loved ones all the way, and I'll pull through, coming out stronger than before!

<3

2009-03-29T18:38:00.000-08:00

I was in 4-inch heels, and I was surrounded by men in uniform in Ritz Carlton.

My date.

My godbrother.

The table, and someone else.

Just the table.

It was such an enjoyable evening. Thank you Ben!

Now.. Back to work.

2009-03-22T21:21:00.000-08:00

Okay, I know I haven't been updating. At all.

But cut me some slack ok, I've been busy!

Got a new (and challenging) job, which is sucking most of my life away, but I actually kind of enjoy work.

I'm looking forward to:

1. 27 March 2009
2. Ben's commission ball (in Ritz Carlton!)
3. Ying Min coming back
4. some time to upload all my accumulated photos
5. expanding my wardrobe so it can suit my needs of being an OL (hahahahahaha)

I know Ben will kill me when he sees how high my heels are. But they are a damn nice pair!

This week will definitely kill me. I'm gonna have to diet (furiously and unwillingly) so I can fit nicely into my dress, and so I can actually eat during the ball. And so I won't look like a giant on heels hahahahaha.

I love my life now, I can't wait for my birthday already! *HINT HINT HINT HINT HINT to everyone who I will invite* Please start saving for my present =D

I'm wondering if I should splurge on myself on my birthday... But then I won't be able to invite a lot of people... And I'll have to sponsor myself... But I'm definitely considering... After all, its 21!

Looking forward to going to work... Both Cinders will be there to greet me =)

2008-12-31T16:39:00.000-09:00

The last post of the year.

No I'm not gonna break into some long reflective post, it's so.. over the top. Just a short one will do.

2008 was an eventful year.

Twice my family was threatened, twice by idiots who don't know how to think. But that's really not worth any more words than this.

I'm enjoying most of my work now, and I'm making the most of the job as anyone can make out of a job.

Been to Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia in a period of less than 6 months, thanks to work.

Still loving the people who deserve my love <3

Missing school life and being a student; maybe I'll go back to being one next year.

Zoukout was a disappointment, wasted my $48 and time which could have been better spent with my love.

Hope 2009 will bring love, peace and wealth to my family. (I know I sound damn cliched, but so what? Don't like, don't read.)

Love love love love love love love!

2008-11-14T00:21:00.000-09:00

Oh the arrogance! (just being dramatic)

Gearing up for the Bali trip! It's been shortened, but it doesn't bother me, I hope I'm gonna have fun!

I've been to so many different pubs in Singapore that I never thought I would step into, but well, the company's what's matters most right? I think I've been in good company =D

I know I haven't been updating with pictures, I'm just plain lazy can haha. And I haven't been home very much either, but my nails are still changing colour every week. I need new colours soon!

Okay la, just one picture to show what I've been up to recently.

Go figure!

2008-10-28T17:09:00.001-08:00

It's been more than a month since I updated, been so busy and I'm seldom home. But I've been enjoying myself!

In the office now, so no pictures yet. Let's have a wordy post for once.

My trusty iPod is slowly but surely dying on me. At least the earphones are. I need new ones.

This is the first time in my life I feel restricted by my environment and people around me. I wish it wasn't like that. It sucks to have it stuck inside. I wish I could say it out loud and say it out proud. I've never been this happy yet stifled at the same time. It's an indescribable feeling.

I've not clubbed for.. I can't even remember the last time I clubbed. Can someone ask me to go clubbing?!

I've gained quite a few new friends, very fun new friends.

I've also gained weight, damn. I need to get back my rules.

Cheap and Chic!

"Come and live a love supreme
Don't let it get you down
Everybody lives for love"
- my new favourite song

I've changed much in these past few months. Working in JK has changed me.

My dreams these days are always filled with the same face. That face, the dazzling smile, the smile-inducing laughter. It's haunting me.
I want my baby back.
I'll update logically with pictures later.

2008-09-20T22:10:00.001-08:00

Another thing to add to my update list when I get back from Ho Chi Minh:

5. Mid Autumn candle dreams with the girls

Now I'm getting a taste of living out of my suitcase. It's crazy.

I'm going to miss my prince charming till I get back =(

2008-09-14T19:17:00.001-08:00

To update when I'm back:

1. TriMedia meetup
2. Yingmin's back! =D
3. Bowling
4. Sentosa
5. Chiang Mai
6. Ho Chi Minh

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My new love:

Damn nice right?

Of course, it's fake. But once I can, I'll get it on the exact same spot. It's lovely.

2008-08-31T23:41:00.001-08:00

Just came back from a major shopping spree, with Mum and Min, in Raffles City Shopping Centre. Oh my god it was exhilarating. After that, it's pocket-wrenching. But still, feeling very happy about it =D

In chronological order:

Time: 1538hrs
Location: City Chain

1. My new prince charming - Emporio Armani watch

$355.00 - 10% = $319.50

2. Qiao-min's present - adidas watch

$68.00 - 10% = $61.20

Time: 1705hrs
Location: River Island

3. Unique-looking top

$60.00

4. Black skinny jeans

$111.00

(Got a $15 voucher for every $120 spent, and it was only valid till 7 Sept)

Time: 1722hrs
Location: River Island

5. Pink jelly gladiators

$33.00 - $15.00 = $18.00

Time: 1757hrs
Location: Precious Thots

6. Mini Charming
no picture!
$(mystery)

7. Kimmidolls (big + small)

$22.90 + $12.90 = $35.80

Time: 1831hrs
Location: Jasons Market Place

8. Ferrero Rondnoir - new flavour, Mum wanted to try

$6.50

Time: 1902hrs
Location: adidas City Link

9. Mum's present - adidas shoes

$99.00

Total spent in less than four hours: $711.00

Scary la. First time in my life I spent so much on what I want to buy in such a short time. But feel super happy. Sign like there was no tomorrow. Whew.

Tomorrow marks the start of a hiatus from the shopping scene for me.

2008-08-24T19:03:00.003-08:00

Work's becoming more demanding (but not as demanding as MCM), so I might not be up to update so often anymore. But I'll still try to update with the main highlights and accompanying pictures =)

In chronological order again!

7 August
The sweet people of Jeannetic surprised me with a birthday cake!

From Awfully Chocolate, yummmmmmm.

One of a kind birthday present from Chase.

Super thoughtful and sweet present from Ms Gan Jiaying =D

Thank you all for everything! =))

8 August

Oh my, only two candles.

Missing Qiaohui.

All the girls in the family.

The little drama queen.

And of course, the rest of the world was celebrating with me, through the Beijing Olympics, haha.

15 August

Meet up with my bestie and Denise for dinner! We went to some Turkish eatery in Far East Plaza. And Denise had to embarrass herself, "Why got no place to sit one?!" A second later she turned to the left and burst out laughing the Denise-embarrassed laugh.

Some things never change.

Then Denise pointed out to us an item on the menu. "Egg in fry pan". The three of us looked at it, and couldn't stop laughing. Two from MCM, two from NTU Lit. What would we make of that? HAHA. Yes there were only three of us. Denise was from MCM and is from NTU Lit mah. I passed my maths ok.

21 August

Chase bought me a CJ7 toy. Very unique toy. Its pink! =D

Now it's sitting in between both our tables, looking at me while I work. So cute!

Met up with Leeping after getting off early from work, and went on a shopping spree! Oh my I spent more than $250 in half a day.

I bought a skirt I've been wanting for so long, and of course, a new pair of pretty shoes from adidas!

With the bling! Perfect.

Wanted Jeff and Wanyun to join us, but they were busy with their other halves, and we made Jeff feel bad so he said he would treat us next week. YAY.

Then we went to Swensens for an earthquake! Pure pleasure.

22 August

Jiaying's birthday surprise! Bought her a mango mousse cake, and gave her her birthday present. Colourful colourful birthday present =) Another two candles in the office now, haha.

Later at night went out with Chase for my belated birthday present. Needed some food to digest all the alcohol later, so we went to Sakae Sushi at PS for some food first. But with Chase, how is that enough? She decided to introduce sake to me, and we ended up having three bottles of warm sake.

But it's very nice to drink on a cold rainy night, just warms you from the inside.

Then we headed to Clarke Quay and settled at Kandibar.

We made the shots ourselves, well, mostly Chase made them.

Drink up, for losing the taxi number bet! =D

Mandatory picture of those who were present.

My birthday present from the Charming Chase. No C + C for you.

23 August

Went to Sun Plaza's Sakae Sushi for grandpa's birthday dinner. We were not courteous when we were ordering food.

The view of the whole table from the revolving belt.

Qiaohui and my share of food.

Mummy's, gugu's, Min's and Uncle Derek's share.

And of course, my very own bottle of warm sake.

Then went to my old house area to meet Ryan for awhile, and ended up going to DXO (for $1 entry) but we only stayed for like five minutes, then went to Butter Factory in the VIP line, but left after our Heinekens for bak kut teh and back home.

24 August

Met Ben for my belated birthday lunch at the glass house of Fish & Co. after his run at the Padang. Nice to see him with some hair now, haha. But it was great catching up, haven't met him for a few weeks. I swear I have the sweetest godbrother on earth. I'm a lucky girl. Or Ben would call me a lucky "woman".

Looking forward to many things coming soon: meetup with TriMedia, Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh, 6/7 gathering, Desaru and not forgetting 5th September (with Chase)!

2008-08-06T00:53:00.000-08:00

Okay, finally time to update! Let's start from where I left off.

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17 May

Went to Zouk after work for Steve Aoki. Was damn freaking crowded can, I've never seen Zouk so packed in my life.

Light sticks everywhere, even in my hair

The man of my life

Someone commented that we were getting ready for Halloween

Light sticks in my hair!

Lina's hands spoiling my picture with my man

Woohoo!

Left about 2am with Ben (save on cab fare!), and I still had work the next day! Oh those days are past (for now).

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23 May

Had a last minute meet up with Marissa, Lina, Celeste and Marcus. I didn't even bring clothes to change. So I dragged all of them to shop for a skirt to change into. Ended up buying a red dress from m)phosis (they were having a sale, so only $26.30!). Then I suddenly became the most dressed-up person in the group, haha.

Headed to Marmalade Pantry for dinner, then over to Clarke Quay Cafe Iguana for drinks. Since Lina was the birthday girl that week, Marissa and her friends decided to treat Lina to a chilli tequila. I'm sure she enjoyed it as much as we did, lol.

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29 May

My bestie Constance accompanied me for lunch while I was working at Bugis, that sweet girl. Caught up in that short one hour span, and she hung around till Jiaying came to get her eyebrows plucked, then we went to Blu Jaz Cafe for dinner. We caught up over dinner, then we walked over to Chjimes for a drink and headed home, to gear up for graduation the next day!

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30 May

Graduation!

Me and the greatest woman on earth

Ms Gan bought me flowers! So sweet of her =))

Denny and Addi Boy

Ben Tay!

Mr Yee

Me and Fer

Bunny!

I spy, Addi Boy holding something special

Hot Mama Cordelia and Huey

Stand tall Raf

We've graduated

Finally!

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31 May

Met up with my girls to go dress hunting for Estee's bf's comms ball. In the end, she decided to wear my Daniel Yam dress, and she only bought shoes from C&K. Then we had dinner at HK Cafe, and had a very good catch up session. Photos aren't with me, I think they are in another camera. If you have them, please send them to me!

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1 June

Had a super long waiting session after I left the girls. Was waiting for Winnie, Marissa, Marcus, Lina and Celeste to turn up so we could go clubbing/drinking. After waiting for about an hour plus, they all finally turned up and we decided to go to Clarke Quay to sit and drink. Finally settled at Kandi Bar, and Marcus decided to be adventurous and ordered a Graveyard. It was absolutely disgusting.

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6 June

We finally had our BBQ at Lina's. It was in honour of Marcus, and we called it the "good riddance Marcus" BBQ because he was going to enlist soon!

Before that, met up with Raf to accompany her to register at Ubi for her bike practical. She was driving a lorry!

What's with the face Marcus?

Good food, good company, great night!

The BBQ we finally have!

Then we headed over to Marissa's friend's house party at Seletar Hills, at the back of Raf's lorry!

On the back of the lorry

With a covered top though

The view from the back

Those boys were so damn close

House party madness

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12 June

Met up with Fer, Raf, Phoebe, Jaime, Avie, Kamil and Shah for Raf's birthday dinner! We had dinner at some place near Haji Lane, and we could see a free display of a belly dance because some company was having a function at the same place. But the food wasn't that great, and the service was kind of horrible. But the people ,ade up for it.

The main highlight was the waiter asking, "So you want your cake now?"

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13 June

Met up with Lina, Celeste, Marissa and Winnie after work to try out shesha. It was quite satisfying to see all the smoke coming out, but we had to change that thing 3 times before we could achieve that satisfaction.

Then Marissa left for a house party, and Winnie drove us to Mt Emily (or was it Emily Hill?) to take a look. Headed back home after that.

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14 June

Raf's birthday is like a festival, I swear.

Had a poolside celebration at Cafe Del Moar with Fer and her friends.

We wanted to steal that float home, seriously. And we very nearly succeeded! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Raf you lucky bastard.

Then I followed Fer home to rest and wash up, before heading over to St James to have a second celebration (for the day), and also for the other birthday girl, Hui Qing.

In VivoCity

Outside St James

The whole group

Raf's side of the group

The other birthday girl

My new friends!

Serena does her smoky eyes damn freaking well

Bounce, yo.

Up high

After getting down she wants to hide behind my hair

Then she wants more drinks

A super sweet-looking girl

Y~~~M~~~C~~~A~~~!!

Raf, before the Waterfall

She was petrified

Hui Qing was loving her angbao money

Then these 2 wanted to be Sadakos

Smileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Have I found new clubbing khakis? =D

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20 June

Wanyun's birthday chalet! We got there super late, mainly because someone's boss didn't allow her to go off at the pre-agreed time (TSK).

Then Terry joined us in the early morning, then we decided to go take a walk. We ended up playing and jumping around, exploring the whole playground at Pasir Ris Park. Jump till I lost my student EZ link card, dammit.

We managed to keep ourselves awake till a not-so-good sunrise, then we headed back, showered and headed home. Poor Leeping still had to work.

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21 Jun

Went to a comms ball to work for a few hours with Jiaying, and oh my, were there lots of eye candy. All the guys were walking around in their smartest uniforms, and although they did have a partner, I'm just looking! And I was sitting down, so all of them looked tall to me, lol.

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27 June

Winnie picked Lina, Celeste and me up to drive to Dempsey to have Lina's farewell dinner. We were then joined by Marissa and Raf later.

Then we decided to go for a KTV session (my first). Marcus joined us, and he's more fit now (then)! With less hair though.

You look fine la Marcus, really.

See you for the road trip (if I can make it!)

I finally caught Lina looking at the camera. I think I make good paparazzi.

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3 July

Meetup with Leeping, Wanyun and Terry for a small cam whore session.

Disgusted with Wanyun's "I'm so sweet" look

I'm the sweet one okay.

Two lovely ladies, one .......... other lady

Red flanked by black

Chirp chirp chirp! LOL.

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7 July

Met up with Jeffery, Wanyun and Leeping to give Jeffery a mini farewell. We're losing him to Tekong. Had a short but fruitful camwhore session at Raffles City Starbucks.

Let's start the weird poses

Tongues out!

Pucker up!

Blah!

Wanyun's signature

Oh my! A camera!

WA CAMERA!!

Die Jeff DIE!

Teensy weeny!

Jeff what did you do?

Yo.

Lalalalalala~

Uncoordinated

BIG eyes

Small eyes

Hide behind your hair Jeff!

BOW TO THE LADIES!

Wanyun is always the odd one out

Another uncoordinated one

Then we walked to Boat Quay, as we used to do after work in Robinsons almost 4 years ago (omg we're getting old). Sat and talked till.. about 2am? Then Wanyun said she wanted to head home. While we were walking to get cabs, I stopped and stared at the tiny structure which I used to be able to slip through.

Leeping of course can go through

Jeff made it

Wanyun made it

But I didn't because my boobs were too big.

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8 July

Met up with Joan and Huey Eng to have Joan's birthday dinner at Raffles City Shokudo. The food wasn't too bad, but it wasn't all that fantastic either. THey even had a neoprint machine inside.

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9 July

Winnie's farewell was at Hard Rock Cafe, with Winnie, Raf, Fer, Phoebe, Jaime and Avie present. After dinner we went to the nearby Starbucks to catch up. Jaime was still on her crutches; she's probably one of the strongest and most energetic girls I've known.

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14 July

Elaine left us in Singapore to pursue her degree in Melbourne. Only then could we assemble the whole group of 7. We were joking that we were welcoming Qing Wen and sending off Elaine. You're so missed my dear Elaine =(

Honeydew, zaza, starfruit, apple, mango, hourglass, orange

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24 July to 2 August

Bangkok! Of course it was supposed to be work, but we must leave allowances for play! =D

The view from my room

This little girl was so fascinated by the moving banner she squatted there for a long time looking at it.

Then she plucked up her courage to touch it.

Drinking at a safe little bar.

Chase with my flower

My flower from the angmoh

I wanted lemon slices for my tequila, and Chase and I had to draw it out.

The lemons in Bangkok are green.

This was looking at me the whole time.

Who's handphone is that?

Future ah beng

I made him do the girly pose

Chase followed his pose

This 13-year-old thrashed us in Connect 4

I'm being thrashed too

Drinking in Bangkok with JY!

Chase also got thrashed many times

Concentration..

The stakes

And Chase won! One round! (I won one round too, but the boy cleared it before I could take a picture)

I got another flower from the little boy

New ah beng!

Much fun in the safe little bar

And the 20-year-old waiter called Tiw

On a tuk tuk

And only on a tuk tuk can you get hair like this

On another tuk tuk

The cab driver is really devout

Even the back of his cab has little statuettes

Our friendly local guide

A really cute dog in a silver shop

Like a feather duster!

Ms Gan waiting for the Hilton boat

That's me in Bangkok!

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5 August

Just came back from a dinner treat from Ryan. Had Swensens ice cream! Yum. Me and my sweet tooth.

Whew! Finally updated. Busy busy busy. But I guess I'll be free-er from now on, since so many people have left Singapore. When will it be my turn?! SOOOOOOOOON, I hope.

Speaking of soon, you should know what's happening very soon right? Wishlist to your left, thank you very much! =DD

2008-07-23T23:07:00.000-08:00

One more for the list:

23. Bangkok! =D

2008-07-15T20:40:00.000-08:00

I have not blogged for more than a month. Omg. But it's been a busy month! I've soooo much to update, but no time to update. So just a short preview of what's to come when I have the time to upload the photos and do the typing.

In chronological order, from mid May:

1. Zouk, Steve Aoki
2. Dinner at Marmalade Pantry, drinking at Cafe Iguana
3. Lunch with Constance
4. Dinner with Jiaying at Blu Jaz Cafe
5. Graduation
6. Meetup with the girls
7. Wondering around Clarke Quay/Kandi Bar
8. Good Riddance Marcus BBQ
9. Lorry ride
10. House party
11. Raf's birthday celebration I: dinner
12. Shesha
13. Raf's birthday celebration II: Cafe Del Moar
14. Raf's birthday celebration III in conjunction with Hui Qing's birthday: St James
15. Wanyun's birthday chalet
16. Comms Ball: eye candy galore
17. Lina's farewell dinner/KTV
18. Meetup with Leeping, Wanyun and Terry
19. Jeffery's farewell
20. Joan's birthday dinner
21. Winnie's farewell dinner
22. Elaine's departure

See what I mean by busy?

2008-06-06T01:28:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday bestie, I love you!

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Ruiming's my new "bad ass" godbrother.

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Woohoo! Cheer with me people, c'mon.
It's the sixth.