Woohoo!

Haven't been updating this for what? *checks* A month! Haha...

Work is going along fine. The lady that I'm taking over from will be leaving already. So I'm going to be ALL BY MYSELF! >_< Nah, I still got my manager and the lady is still around here at another department, so I'm still alright! Hopefully I just be more careful at work. -_-

Anyway, woohoo, so many exciting things happening! Until I'm quite tired actually... LOL! Not enough sleep and well, no more night shift, so cannot sleep until 10.30am! LOL. And plus, these few days went to work myself, so once I'm aboard the bus, I'll doze off until I reach my workplace. -_- Yeah. Hopefully I didn't snore! That will be quite ermm... embarrassing.

Ok, so what's all the hype about? Hahaha... Got my iPhone finally! =p After LOADS of waiting, I end up still getting it from Singtel. -_- To summarize, expensive phone, cheaper plan, but ok lah! =p Poor hubby has been hearing me drone on and on, nagging on the pros and cons of getting the iPhone from this telco, this plan, blah blah blah. And when I finally decided, it's another round of anxiety of whether I made the right choice or not, and so I go on and on and on ala Titanic song. -_- So yah, I think hubby deserves alot of praises for being able to tolerate me and my nonsense and my fickle mind! =p

So where was I? Oh yah, my iPhone! So my sis so kindly bought me a pretty Speck Candyshell casing as my birthday present despite being sick. Poor girl. And so after two days of holding it at home, I'm FINALLY using it, and trying to act damn pro with it lah. =x Downloaded a few really cute applications. Did lots of research before buying this phone ok! Already had a list of applications and games to download, and the casing that I need. =x Kiasu lah. Typical Singaporean leh...

So am bringing my new baby to HK end of this month! Gonna look for a nice pouch for it. Well, my sis and bro have been giving me an earful for wanting to add bulk to my phone, but well, I need lots of protection for it since it's gonna be in my huge bag with loads of rubbish in it! It's bound to be shaken, bumped and tossed about. It needs some anti-shock protection! LOL. So anyway, yah, coming to my next point, HK! Yeah! Can't wait to see his niece and enjoy my holiday! ^_^ And it's the cold season there! Can wear my beloved trench coat, IF I can still fit in it! =( Dang, I must start making a list of what to bring liao!

Ok lah, I'm so rambling on and lunch-time's almost over. So I'm off for a quick puff and back to work later! =p Ta for now!

Lalalalala...

So far work's fine; abit of information overload though! Trying to learn and remember as much as I can. Don't know if it's better that I've worked in education industry before so it's easier to pick up stuff or is it better that I haven't worked in education industry before so it'll be easier to remember things and not get confused by previous company's terms, lingo, etc. LOL. Now have to relearn the terms, lingo used. -_- But other than that, I'm quite happy here, but missing my ex-colleagues. =|

 

Nothing else much to talk about. Haha. He's busy with his job and working so much harder there. I told him it's not that it's working so much harder. It's just that he has been slacking too much on his job for the past few years. Haha. Oh well, hopefully his hard work will pay off and he can get a substantial pay raise after confirmation! Anyway, so after work, he'll be too tired, and I'll be too buzzed so we'll just go have dinner together and go home rot and sleep early. For the FIRST TIME since like forever, I slept at 11.30pm last night! -_- Usually I don't sleep before 1am. LOL. But yesterday had such a bad migraine, so head off to bed earlier.

 

Friday meeting his sis and family for dinner, celebrating his niece's birthday! Yipee! =D Miss that little Juicy! =p Haha... She's just adorable. =) Must remind hubby to bring his camera and take loads of photos! Anyway, weekend, don't know do what. Probably go watch movie. I have so many movies I want to watch!

 

Haeundae: The Deadly Tsunami

500 Days of Summer

Poker King

Love Happens

My Sister's Keeper

My Girlfriend is an Agent

 

Sigh, so many movies, but such an expensive 'hobby'! =(

 

Now that most of the current goals are settled, going to aim for the iPhone! =p Can't wait for those end-of-the-year sales and promotions! And then it's the Hong Kong trip! YES!!!!!!

Interesting Message...

Heh, not the first time my picture has conned other guys... =x Got this in my Facebook Inbox:

Hi

I am pretty new in this medium and true i was introduced here by a colleague of mine who attested to the fact that

responsible people abound here. Well he found his soul mate here too!

I am new also at this method of meeting a soul mate but I am very determined to give it my best short. I came across your photo and I liked the simplicity of your looks,quite fascinating and I would like to get to know more about you if you are interested.

I am a medical doctor, pediatricians to be precise, hobbies......hmmm....laughing, i like to think I have a great sense of humour and I like relaxing with that special person...walking hand in hand along the seaside and I also love to dance and swim too. If you are interested do reach me back ok?

lot of thots

Paul.

Hmmm, sorry, but you're too late... =p Righy hubby? ^_^

Anyway, nothing much this weekend. Still sick and coughing. Abit breathless at times, coughing like mad, but better compared to Friday. That day was absolutely horrible. -_-

Can't wait to go back to work honestly! LOL! =x

New Job, New Chapter in Life...

Well, tomorrow (or rather later, LOL), I'm starting my new job. =)

So far so good; the salary is higher (S$400 more than my last pay), the benefits better (S$300 holiday claims amongst others - will know more tomorrow), and my position higher (Assistant Manager). Well, I hope I can meet up to the expectation! I will do my best, don't worry! No more slacking. Time to really be more mature and excel in what I can do. =) Well, with such good benefits, how can I not prove my worth right? =p

Anyway, so my job's settled, my house more or less settled (though can only move in late next year, but who cares?), hubby found a better paying job and it's something he has a passion for, so basically, Sophia's a happy girl! ^_^ Not only that, I'm truly blessed with a doting daddy. =) He's super sweet lah. I smsed him that I've got a job, my position and pay and this is what he replied: "Very good. Fantastic. Please keep it nicely. Get some good cloth. Let me know if you need help." Haha... So cute right? =p And he even gave me S$400 to buy some new formal wear! I was so pai seh to accept from him lor. But he keep insisting, so I don't have much choice. So nice right? I love my daddy alot, even though I sometimes throw temper at him. -_-

Only thing that saddens me is not being able to celebrate my birthday with Bui. =( I miss her so much! And Lyna! Sigh... It just won't be the same without them really. =( I heart you two most! Of course and the 2 Shars... LOL... But I'm closer to Bui and Lyna... Sigh... Really miss miss heart heart them!

Oh, and then I told them both the news, and hubby complained that I shouldn't have done that. Because he says it seems like I'm bragging and making them feel envious. =( But it's not like that... I don't know... On one hand, quite true, it may seem like I'm bragging and showing off and all... But I honestly don't mean it that way! I hope they know that... Sigh... Me and my big mouth sometime... -_- I only meant to update that I've found a job, that I'm doing well now... =(

Anyway, gotta head off to bed soon! Can't be late tomorrow! I so can't wait to start work... 2 weeks of rotting at home is enough to drive me crazy! The interviewers (or rather my new bosses) were like asking how come I don't want to take a longer break, go for holiday or something after working for so long. -_- Haha... Sure, a break is fine, but 2 weeks of doing nothing? And it's not as if other people are free to meet up with me, go out, etc... And I NEED to do something or my brain will rust. LOL. I was planning to take some short courses if I am still unable to find a job. =p

Ok, I'll blog more tomorrow since hubby is working late shift so poor me gotta learn to be independent and go home by myself. =p

Update Again!

Hmmm... Where should I start?

Ok, first off, found a job! =) Am so relieved... Hehe... Looking forward to working again! No, seriously. Haha... I was bored out of my wits! Will talk more about this tomorrow or something.

Secondly, finally can complete the HDB forms for our flat! =D

Thirdly, I'm missing my girls from my ex-company. You know who you are eh. Sigh. =( I missed those days of disturbing them, giggling and gossiping, going out for meals. I'm gonna arrange an outing soon, so YOU better turn up!

Lastly, am super sick. -_- Haven't been this sick for a long time! Having a super runny nose (tempted to just shove some tissues up my nose and leave it there honestly!) and an extremely bad cough (been hacking away like crazy that I think I'm going to cough my lungs out). It's so awful I think I'll sleep early for once. Hopefully the cough won't keep me awake. -_- Been coughing until I teared. Sigh.

Anyway, oh my god, where has time flown? Soon it'll be end of the month and 2 months later, HELLO to Hong Kong! =D I so can't wait! It seems like just yesterday that I booked the air tickets. LOL. Oh no, no time to lose weight until it's time to go HK. Haha.

Ok, should be heading to bed soon. I can feel the room spinning and a major headache is drumming itself into my head. -_-

Mixed Emotions...

Worried, because haven't found a job yet... -_- Maybe I should lower my expectations? Haha... =p

Sad, because am missing Bui and Lyna! =( Honestly, it's just not the same without you... Especially Lyna... I think even hubby thinks I love you more than him... Haha!

Happy, because I'm out of the hell-hole... =) Really, I don't regret my decision to leave. And my temper is so much better now. Even hubby notices I'm not that bad-tempered as compared to a few months back. Not to mention my maniac moments (yeah, the crying, the quarrels with him over nothing, the suicidal thought) have disappeared. LOL.

Frustrated, because I don't want to do customary wedding and lunch/dinner but I can't say no to our parents... Can I? =p Just thinking of needing to prepare all those things for the customary is stressing me out! -_- Haha, maybe I'm just terrified also of wearing a wedding dress. *jiggles all her fats*

Excited, because December is drawing nearer and it'll be time for my 'honeymoon' with hubby! Whoopee! ^_^ Can go see his da jie's lil girl! I adore her to bits! =D And I'm soooo gonna video our second overseas trip! Haven't been to Hong Kong for so long... Lots of memories...

Relieved, because we've found our lovenest, just next to his friend's house! LOL! =x Thanks ZX and CX! Though can only move in mid next year I suppose. Hubby's so excited that he's already designing our house. Haha. I guess I'm not as excited because it's still so far away and I don't really see the point of looking at what to buy for the house. New products will surface and I'll most probably want the latest stuff! LOL! =x I mean, see now, what's the point? Not as if I can buy now, stock at my place or his first. -_-

Glad, because hubby got a new job and it's something that he enjoys! Nothing beats getting a job that you've passion for. =) Congrats my dear hubby!

Thankful, because of hubby's support in my decision to quit before securing another job. =) Especially when I don't think I was that supportive when the same thing happened the other way round. =p

Upset, because one of my poor hammie got injured by the ferocious mother hamster. She's a major nutcase! -_- This is the second time she bullied the male hamsters and wounded them! Sheesh!

Relaxed, because went back to his hometown and had so much fun playing with little Juicy! =p She's absolutely adorable. But temperamental! And extremely smart and active. I've got scraped knees from crawling after her for so long. -_- Not to mention so tiring trying to get her to stop crying!

So many emotions, just one me. It's a wonder I can keep myself together. LOL. =p Tomorrow (or rather, later) going for an interview in the morning and then it's off for a date with hubby! He's off work tomorrow... Hehehe... =)

What's in your name?

Took this test today for myself and hubby. Quite interesting and accurate from what I'm skimmed so far... =D

"What's the hidden meaning of your name?"

Mine:

You Are Seductive and Ruthless

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people. Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people's problems. Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life. You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone. Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

You are incredibly sexy and sensual. You have a naughty vibe that no one can ignore. You have an unquenchable desire. And you are unrestrained in your passions. You have a tendency to be unfaithful. Whether you fight it or give in to it is up to you.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

Hubby's:

You Are Powerful and Determined

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated. You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want. You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way. And because you're so lucky, you don't really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life. You're sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

Randomness

Had my exit interview from my current company. My last day will be officially on 30 September 09. Haven't secured a new job yet... So you can only imagine how BADLY I want to leave here.

It's time to move on. I'll miss my beloved colleagues like Bui and Lyna and Sharon. But I won't miss anything else here.

Anyway, I'm still actively looking for a job. But Lyna is right, nowadays the jobs available are for skilled workers. Even hubby who half-heartedly looked for job, has found a new job! I'm thrilled for him. =) It pays like S$400 more, and it's a job he likes, so it's a win-win situation! He sounds really enthusiastic about what this new job can offer, so I'm really happy for him. =) Hope this time the new boss will be better.

Now that hubby's career is settled so far, outstanding issues will be a new job for me, buying a house of our own, and preparing for my year-end trip. =) Once all these done, I'm a happy girl! =p My goals are simple. Heh.

Oh yes, OTT, yesterday went KTV with Lyna and Sharon. I tell you, it was a riot! =D We had SOOOO much laughter there. Made a fool of ourselves and shocking the poor waiter, screached to Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" (which I made a voice recording and I laughed every single time when I replayed it at least 10 times, LOL!), danced to "My Humps" by Black Eyed Peas (ok, that's me, showing Lyna my wonderfully big butt) and my poor cheese fries got squashed by Lyna's butt. Haven't had such a good laugh for the longest time! Such that I was missing Lyna already when we went home. =( Can we go again soon??!!

Oh, and another random talk: I want LG Cookie! I was so tempted to buy the LG Cookie at Singtel when I visited ION Orchard! It was S$300 without contract. I think it's probably because they are discontinuing this model. =( I like it because it's fully touch-screen and it uses a stylus, which means I can poke poke the phone with my nails! I can't use Arena, IPhone, because it's not THAT touch-sensitive and I have super fat and clumsy fingers. -_- And my phone is quite cranky these days. It shuts off by itself, smses doesn't come through (need to switch off and switch on), it's laggy as hell, and worst is hubby's number doesn't reflect his name nor picture nor his ringtone! =( So really wanted a new phone. But then thinking again, quite a waste of money since it's still working, and not as if I REALLY need a new phone now. Haiz. Quite torn between buying and not buying. Oh well, just wait for the new Sony Ericsson phone end of the month. Or for better deals.

To Go or Not to Go, That is the Question

Yup. Actually I've tendered and gave one month notice already, but because of the 'counselling' by my 2 bosses, plus the fact that I haven't found a job, I decided to take back my resignation. So I'm still stuck here. But should still be leaving end September.

Ivory asked me why I want to leave. Various reasons. She should know I long ago want to leave. But why now? Because now I really do not feel the motivation to continue working. Honestly, that's the best answer already. I'm rude to the students, I've no patience with them, I'm not who I used to be when I first started here. I don't like this change, and it just means my passion is not here anymore. My heart is not in the work, is not with the students anymore. How to continue working here? Work until my attitude pisses someone off and I get fired?

Other reasons of course is the salary, benefits, etc and plus the fact that my dad and bro keep nagging to change job, find government job, etc. *shrugs* Ah well. A change in environment is good. Because I've been here so long already; 4 years I think, and I don't think I've learnt much. It's time to move out of my comfort zone and do something new, face new challenges, meet new people. Sometimes I feel I'm taking granted of the comfort zone that I have here. Because I've known some of the people for so long, I do do my work, I work ok with the people here. So not much problems I face like office politics, etc. But being stagnant here isn't good either. I find that I don't really know much about other things. I only know about my current jobscope. I feel like I need to go and 'see the world'.

I honestly do feel bad leaving Ivory here with all the other problems with students. And I can't bear to leave her and Philyna. They mean alot to me, more than they know. But I do have to leave. I cannot take it much longer. For the past 2 or 3 months, I've been complaining DAILY to my hubby. I feel so angry and all the other negative emotions at the end of each working day. I throw tantrums at him, I nag at him, I rant to him. I think he's also sick of all these. But I can't stop myself. Keeping them bottled inside just makes me feel even worse and if no other outlets to release the tension, I just flare up at him for every little matter that he's suffering just as much as I do. I feel so bad, but I can't stop myself really.

So to go or not to go? If I don't go, I'll probably go crazy sooner or later. And I'll probably get fired for my attitude towards the students. If I go, I feel bad for deserting Ivory and Philyna. I don't know lah. Hopefully I find a job soon. It will help me make my decision...

My Hamster Just Gave Birth!

I can only say this: "OMGOMGOMFG!"

I was so stunned when hubby told me she had just given birth! Because I didn't notice anything different when I fed them in the morning before work!

Snuck in a peek on the babies, and awwww... They are just so cute and gross at the same time! Wriggling, little hairless, reddish things... LOL! I can't wait to see them grow out their fur! ^_^

Managed to count them (because they were partially hidden by the cotton wool that I had put in the cage originally), and there are 8 of them! I think it's just so interesting to see the mother hamster pick them up with her teeth back into the house. They kept dropping out of the house, because she's so fat, she inevitably will drag some babies out of the house when she climbs out of the tiny house-hole.

Well, this is the highlight of this week! =) I keep sneaking out to take a look at them whenever I'm home. Sigh.

Now I just pray hard that they'll grow up soon! And be safe... >_<

Update~

Work:

Getting busy and stressed as hell. I can't wait for end of July where I can FINALLY relax! -_- So many things to do, to handle, to take note... Sigh... I don't envy Ivory.

Life:

Hmmm, well, waiting to buy our own 'love nest'. Hoping that we can get the flat from the HDB half-yearly sale! Please pray for us! >_< When that is settled, well, it's a load off my mind. And we can start planning the renovation and hopefully be able to move in by end of the year!

Had a fight with sis. Shan't elaborate, only am sorry for slapping her, which was quite uncalled for no matter what. Especially since I don't condone violence. Sigh. But I'm still not gonna forgive her for the things she said. Mess with me, fine. Mess with hubby, sorry, I will NEVER tolerate. End of story.

His friend gave us 2 new baby hamsters! UBER cuteness lah! =D Yeah, my last hammie died. Sigh. So I told his friend, and he said he'll give us two hamsters. But then one male, one female. -_- Just worried when there are babies! I'll just go frantic with worry. -_- But they are quite tame surprisingly. The male one is such a scaredy-cat. LOL. Hum-ji one. Hahaha... Started shivering when hubby carried it. =p The female one super duper small lor! So worried I'll accidentally crush her. -_- Interestingly they don't play with the wheel. Hubby says they are still small and not used to their new home. =p Love them to bits. Still don't know what to call them though. So far came up with Kachang and Putih. LOL. Because before that was eating kachang putih, and just nice, the male one is white in colour, the female is yellowish, orangey. =p

Went to his friend's pub with 2 of his friends. Long time haven't been clubbing. LOL. Feel so old lah. Anyway was abit miffed when one of the guy that STARED at my chest when he walked past me. LIKE HELLO?! It's not as if I was wearing anything revealing as what I would wear to clubbing lah! -_- And such blatant staring?! CB lor. Hubby still can joke if I had worn another top, he would have nose-bleed. -_- What the hell...

That's all for now. Crossing my fingers that we get our flat soon! =(

Back from Bangkok

Am missing my 3 Thai girlfriends badly from King's Garden pub near Patpong... =(

Kwan, the 19-year-old waitress who is super duper cute. Her reactions is really typical of a 'xiao meimei' but not those act cute kind. The way she smiles and her dramatic gestures really is so endearing and cute! Hubby says I like her so much because her face is the 'fleshy' kind, very nice to pinch type. =p I especially adore the way she scratched her head when hubby did some of those card/coin tricks, the way she kept practising the card tricks my hubby taught her, the way she proudly 'thanked' everyone for watching her successful card trick, the way she beamed (my hubby says her smile is a 'squarish' kind of smile, very cute). She's just adorable.

Cookie, one of the girls at the pub, is sweet looking, and is good on the eyes. =) Not your typical "chio" kind, but it's those girl-next-door kind. Every night that we're there, she'd come find me, give me a hug at the waist and touch my upper arm. -_- I joked to hubby that she's taking advantage of me. LOL! She's very shy and doesn't talk much, except to me. But then she likes to ask me to play "Connect 4" with her. -_- Which I lose every single time. Sigh. Until the next night when I'm there, I refused to play with her. =x Hubby says she likes to play with me because I'm stupid. -_- She ended up being our friend's date during our last night there. Hehe... All thanks to me lah! I 'sacrificed' my body to lure her into our group and matchmake them! =x

Last but not least is Aou. How do I say, she reminds me so much of Philyna and more. =) The first few nights that we saw her, she seems very arrogant, rarely smiling and 'untouchable'. But on the last night, because we were showing Cookie a few antics (like ear-wriggling, eyebrow raised up and down etc), she asked Aou over to show us the "pupils in the middle" antic. Oh my god, that made us all laugh like mad. And from there, there's no stopping all of us. Her reactions, are all so dramatic, totally opposite from her usual persona. She's not afraid of looking so unglam, so ugly, etc. There's nothing that she won't do seriously. =p The way she threw a tantrum when her colleagues laughed at the fat bird that she folded for me, the way she glared and sulked, the way she just roared in laughter whenever she failed to do some of the tricks that we showed them (or rather, hubby, who showed them some card and coin tricks), the way she went to disturb our friend, her facial expressions, really drama-mama. =)

There's so much I want to say about Aou, so much I want to put in words what I love about her, so much I want to describe the time spent with her and the other girls. But no words can describe this experience, no words can explain how much fun we've all had. I guess I can only keep Aou in my heart, remembering her and our encounter. And of course the other girls. =)

I miss them oh so much. =( Pity that we didn't meet Aou earlier. We would have had so much more fun.

I'll blog more about my Bangkok trip next time. Waiting for hubby's photos. Now I'll just go and cry. =(

Busy Day...

Had so many things to do today! Not enough sleep... -_- Wanted to sleep more since it's (a) a Saturday! No work! and (b) didn't sleep enough the past few nights. (Last night had a durian supper plus midnight show at Causeway Point. Night at the Museum 2!) But well, had a busy day lined up, and we needed to go to trim our hair at the salon at 12nn.

So off we went, trimmed our hair and headed off to his friend's bike shop. Had our lunch near there, and went to the Mustafa Warehouse sale. Bought a camcorder as it was pretty cheap! Only S$355! Includes a 4GB SD card, sling casing and extra battery! Actually the free gifts are supposed to be just a small casing (pouch) and a SD card (no extra battery). But the guy probably mistook the Starter Kit for the casing, so he gave us the Starter Kit instead! =D So yeah, very good deal! ^_^ It'll be my baby! Though when will I finally get my own digicam? -_-

Then it looked like it was going to rain soon, so we headed off to Golden Mile Complex to change our currency to Thai Baht and rushed off to his sister's place as we're supposed to have dinner there. =) But they were not back home yet, so we went to Punggol Plaza to rot. =p

Finally we went over to his sister's place where we had steamboat dinner with his sis and bro-in-law and cousins. Very nice gathering, lots of gossips. LOL! =p I do enjoy such gatherings, though I don't really talk much. Hahaha... =x Maybe just not used to it I suppose! Watched TV, played Ban Luck, and went off to meet William for a short meeting before we meet again to go to Bangkok!

Oh no, speaking of which, I still haven't pack my luggage! Wahahahaha... Guess will have to wait till tomorrow... =x

Bangkok, here I come! =D

One More Week...

... and I'm off to Bangkok! ^_^

But can't help worrying about work. Sigh... This week gonna be really busy trying to ensure that everything is ok for when I go on leave! Honestly I'd hate it if something goes wrong when I'm not here, despite what others may think. I'd just feel real bad. =(

But well, I still can't help feeling excited about this trip and I hope we'll really enjoy ourselves there rather than fight and argue! Must learn to control my temper! Sigh...

Nothing much these few weeks. Just busy and stressed at work I suppose. Alot of things are beyond my control, and I don't like that. =( Not when I do my best and I can't get the results I want. It's so frustrating.

I probably need a new job. Sigh...

This holiday came just at the right timing. I just can't wait to relax and not have to answer phonecalls or emails. One whole week all to myself and hubby. =) Just pampering ourselves. *bliss*

I love my hubby! Even though he SO annoys me at times! Grrrr... Yeah, all the 'healthy' talk, 'no money', etc just irritates me. I'm just not someone anyone can nag! I've had enough of that at home!

And speaking of home, I just can't wait to get our own flat and move out asap. Can't live with her anymore. At least when I move out, I'm not reliant on her for anything, so I don't have to put up with her. I'll only miss my daddy and siblings. I'll always be daddy's little girl. =( Only wish our relationship was as tight as it was when I was a lil kid. Sigh. So many things to say to daddy, just don't know how to. We're just not the sort to be open with our feelings. Except anger. LOL.

Makeover on Sunday

Had a makeover on Sunday. Haha, not exactly. Maybe should call it Pampering Myself. =p

Won 2 free facial sessions for hubby and myself at this spa centre, because we were the first 150 persons to add it as a Fan on Facebook. So I made appointment for Sunday, and we headed down to the City Hall outlet.

Looks quite nice and cozy, and we had to fill up our particulars etc before starting the session. During the session, the beautician was quite nice and told me all the things she was doing for me. Quite a relaxing time there. Haha...

After that, met hubby at the reception area for our tea and the lady came over to sell us their packages. Honestly, it's not THAT expensive, and if I had abit of spare moolah, I would sign up for their package, because I do like having facial. But then again, the lady's attitude kind of suck. I didn't like her snide comments of "Wah, thought you two discussing there so long, talk about what big business." And then when she realized that we're not pushovers, she just ignored us when we left the centre. Quite lousy attitude right? If she had still been nice and all, I might have considered signing for the package next time.

When we reached the carpark after we left, hubby looked at his face and was horrified to see some residue in his nostrils! LOL! He was quite grossed out with it. =p Apparently his beautician didn't clean his face properly. Also, he commented that his beautician was sniffling and to me I think that's gross. If you're sick, you shouldn't be doing facial for others. I mean come on, I don't think I want to hear your sniffling and how your mucus is like stuck in your nose. Geez! I'm there to enjoy my facial, not hear some mucus symphony.

Furthermore, it's quite interesting to hear that his beautician didn't do some light massaging, cleaning his neck, shoulders, applying some body cream from neck to shoulders to arms and hands. (Which mine did =p) So he was abit disappointed with the service, at how the standard is different. Oh well, they are aiming for better service for girls, since girls are more likely to sign up for their package, and hence the need to impress us. =p But then again, if 2 persons go together, same treatment should be done for both so that at least they know the service is there, that it will be standard for all treatments done there.

Oh well, no more second trip there. But I'm tempted to source for other reliable companies for facials. Quite like doing facials. Haha... Maybe will get hubby to go also. But need to check that the products used are reliable. For this one, I'm shocked that they used some kind of acid for their "Avro Peel" facial. Supposedly for removing dead skin. Hmmmm... I don't know, I just don't like the word acid. Imagine if you do it like, once a month, I think within a year, my face will just rot away lah. -_- Furthermore I think it's not for me, because at the end of the day, when I look at my face, I have some red patches, where I think it's some kind of skin irritation. Geez. After using Artistry products, I'm just not keen on any other products for my face. Because their products is really not bad. =)

Anyway, after that headed for the saloon for my hair cut. Last minute decided to perm my hair since it wasn't that expensive. But then, didn't like how my hair turned out. It's not that the service isn't good. It's just my hair that's stubborn. Hopefully after a few more washes, the curls will look nicer. Hmmm...

Then went to visit his mum at his cousin's place, since she was helping his cousin with her post-pregnancy confinement. The baby was so cute lah! =p He's so long, should be quite tall next time! And he's such a quiet baby, seems easy to handle. LOL... I can't stand crying babies. They freak me out too much. I like babies and kids, but I don't know if I had a baby, I'll feel the same way too. LOL. The cryings annoy me, or rather scare me. At least with other people's babies/kids, if they start crying, I'll just hand them back and leave. =p I wouldn't know how to deal with mine. -_-

Anyway, today woke up with a headache and jaw pain. Couldn't chew properly, and if I attempt to chew properly by clenching my teeth, my jaw ached like mad. Hubby thought it was mumps, but it doesn't seem swollen on the outside, but inside was definitely swollen, because I couldn't chew properly on the right side. So went to see a doc, and he confirmed it was some infection or something. Not enough water. So he just told me to take some antibiotics and painkillers. Sigh. Not more medicine again. And of course hubby started nagging me about my drinking habits. -_-

Nothing more, just going to sleep early tonight because my jaw still hurts. =(

Virgin Trip To Bangkok

Hooray! My FIRST trip to Bangkok! Oh, did I mention also my first time arranging an overseas trip?! Booking airtickets, booking accommodation, etc. Oh my goodness, I'm so worried that I'll screw things up. -_- Knowing what a blur sotong I am...

Anyhow, have booked the airtickets today, and just finished booking the accommodation. Will be going with his friend who will meet his girl friend there. =) Company's good! At least we won't be so lost there. -_- I can so imagine both of us looking so freaking lost there and losing our tempers along the way. LOL. Because I'll be highly impatient, and he doesn't know what's going on.

So yeah, I so can't wait for the trip! Wait for loads of pics! Since I'm DEFINITELY gonna take photos of the super duper grand hotel that we're staying for the last 2 nights! And of course the hostel, looks cute lah! =D Oh oh, and not to mention all the shopping! LOL... ^_^

The Lazy One PMS-ing

I hate PMS-ing. Bloated, no appetite, cramps, lethargy. I can't believe I threw a good half packet of chicken rice away! And from my favourite stall nonetheless. Geez. Not to mention the ULTRA bad-temperedness. Poor him of course suffered the brunt of it. -_- Well, doesn't help that he's not sensitive enough to know the 'commandment': "Thou Shalt Not Provoke a PMS-ing Woman". Hmmphh.

Anyway, before I go on about what brought about this post, I've GOOD NEWS! (No, I'm NOT pregnant duh -_- Thank God!) Hubby won a 3D2N stay at a 5-star hotel in Bangkok! Woohoo! =D It's called Dusit Thani hotel and if you go surf its website, oh my god, the Club benefits (included in the package) is awesome. We're gonna live like freaking King and Queen! LOL...

Yeah yeah, I know I sound like I've never seen the world. =p But I've NEVER stayed at a 5-star hotel with such wonderful treatment before! Well, not that I can remember... And it's in Bangkok, so it's a wonderful excuse to go for a Bangkok trip! Haha... Yeap, yours truly has NEVER been to Bangkok. -_- Even Ivory has gone there at least 2 times! *SULKS*

Anyhow, we collected the voucher and at night when I MSN-ed daddy, here's the conversation (as far as I can remember) which I think is a riot, the way daddy speaks. LOL.

Me: Daddy! We won a 3D2N stay at Bangkok! So we going there next month!
Daddy: Make sure no gimmick.
Me: Aiyah, no gimmick one, it's a prize from some voting contest that he joined...
Daddy: Ok, we'll be back on Friday night. We discuss it then.

So duhhhhh right? Hahahaha... But that's my daddy for you! =p

Anyway, was having a fever and then the next day kena stupid 'auntie visit'. I SUPER DUPER hate it. And then on Sunday, I happily wanna watch "The Devil Wears Prada", and mummy had to nag and nag and complain and complain (the usual about the messy room, she was talking to my sis, but I know she also partly meant it for my ears too, just that she doesn't really tell me off these days) while walking to and fro infront of the TV! Like, HELLO, I'M WATCHING THE BLARDY TV! So fine, I tried to control my temper because I so want to finish watching the show. AND THEN SOMEONE HAD TO ANNOY ME BY ASKING ME TO HELP CLEAN UP MY ROOM AFTER THE SHOW! WHO ELSE?!

If there's one thing I hate in the world, it's being told to clean up my room. Or anything for the matter. Yeah, I'm a lazy bitch. But it's so messy I don't even know where to start! And when I start cleaning up, I don't like to do it halfway and I SO know I'll sweat buckets clearing my room. No joke lor. And that's why I DON'T WANT TO CLEAN UP MY ROOM TODAY.

So yeah, the volcano erupt and I just stormed off to my room and started cleaning up AKA throwing things away. Then HE got mad and stormed off and went home. AND I MISSED THE FREAKING SHOW! *SULKS*

And yeah, I'm still feeling really bitchy today. I'm gonna bite his head off if he dares annoy me again tonight.

I'M GOING TO HONG KONG!!!!!!!

This afternoon my colleague told me about this promotion by Jetstar. She got the information from her sister, and the both of them are just so into travelling! They always know where to look for good deals and all. =p I wish I was as resourceful as them!

Anyhow she was saying how the Hong Kong flights are so cheap now and she showed me the rate. I was quite excited at the prospect of going to Hong Kong, since I can go there and see his niece! Of course not to mention re-visiting Hong Kong. =) So I called hubby who didn't seem too interested, but I think enthusiasm is really catching, so he ended up giving in to my whims. =p

So I went ahead to book and managed to get us both return air tickets to Hong Kong for S$462! =D (S$119 to Hong Kong and S$15 back to Singapore per person before taxes and all!) Such a steal in my opinion! I'm quite particular about comfort, so even a trip to KL, I'll want one of the better coaches, so ended up the last time we went to KL, we spent at least S$200 on coach for both of us. =x So to me, paying S$500 for flights to Hong Kong is nothing. Haha... It may not be business class, but the journey isn't that long either, so it's ok!

Furthermore we can save on accommodation since we will be bunking in at his eldest sis's place. I did give some thought about overseas trip, since we're supposed to save up for renovation for our new flat (which we are still looking for) and other expenses. But well, I figured if I spend less on cab fares, on my extravagant spending, etc, I should be able to save at least a hundred or two each month from now until we leave for our holiday. =)

So now tickets are booked, I'm so looking forward to the Hong Kong trip! I haven't been overseas for SO LONG. And not once with him! (Hey, Malaysia not counted, and the furthest we went is to Kuala Lumpur. -_-) I've already forgotten what it is like to sit in an aeroplane! LOL... And it's one of the longest REAL holiday that we'll be taking together, so to me, this is really a big deal and I'm just SO SO excited! =) He did promise to bring me to Hong Kong in 2010, but knowing him, he'll procrastinate and not do any planning towards the said trip unless I take things into my own hands. -_- He'll consider this and that, complain how we cannot afford it, blah blah blah. But well, I think I deserve this trip! =p

Anyway it's still such a long way to go before we actually embark on our trip! We're leaving on 29 Dec 09, coming back on 9 Jan 10. =D Super shiok right? ^_^ Luckily his sister stays in Hong Kong and we can save on accommodation, otherwise this trip to Hong Kong may not be possible. Especially not with such a long stay! The hotel fees would have killed both of us! Haha... We'll probably have to eat maggi mee for the next few months to save enough money! And probably not be able to visit some of the attractions there too. -_-

Alrighty! Start saving! Stop eating at restaurants so frequently! Stop shopping! Stop taking cabs! Stop snacking! Haha... Must save as much money as I can to spend on stuff there! I'm lemming for cutesy stuff to bring back! I won't be surprised if I come back with a huge teddy bear or soft toy. LOL. =x Though he'll probably be a wet blanket about it. -_- Ah well... =p

Finally It's Over...

No need for any further contact with the person anymore. Finally a load, a burden off my back. Now to just push away all the memories, good and bad.

Just feeling such immense relief. =) Though feeling some sadness for the friends that I've lost too. =(

House-Hunting

Super vexed now. I hate growing up. I hate making adult decisions.

Because I quite like the 3-room flat that me and hubby saw, but it's S$238K valuation price, and the owner is hoping for S$20K COV. But hubby's point of view is that it's too expensive especially with regards to the COV. The valuation for 3-room flats around the same area is maximum S$220K. Hence the higher valuation of this flat is due to the renovation that was done 7 years ago. Which is why hubby refused to pay so much COV.

But I like it because it's renovated already, and can move in when all procedures have been settled, and don't need the hassle of anymore renovation. Furthermore it's just behind my family's condo's backgate. And within 2 min walk, there are bus stop with more buses, coffeeshops. Bukit Panjang Plaza is only 5 min walk away. Besides, he can park his bike and car if he gets one eventually at the condo and walk home.

But he prefers the 4-room flat which is less accessible and slightly further from my family's house. There are no coffeeshops within walking distance. Plaza is even further. I haven't seen the house for myself, but seems like renovation needs to be done. Which of course, is better, since we can renovate to suit our taste. But it seems like such a hassle. You'll need time to go and decide what kind of renovation, need to crack brains YET again.

On one hand I do understand where he's coming from. I know he doesn't want to be SO near to my family's place because mom will surely pop over too often. And furthermore he wouldn't want my parents to pay for the COV for us which they have offered to. I also understand he likes the 4-room one, because it's quieter there, the air is better there as there are more trees there. And we can do our own renovation and it's better value for money since it's almost half a house more than the 3-room flat.

On the other hand, I like the familiarity that the 3-room flat presents. That it's so near my house and I don't have to change my routes to work, etc. I can go down to dapao food home, I can walk to Plaza if I want, I can walk to 163 coffeeshop if I want. I can walk home to visit my sis. And if friends want to come visit, it's easier for them too because it's more convenient and easier to direct them as most of them will be taking the public transport.

I don't know lah. I think so much until I so want to cry because I don't know what to decide.