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Saturday, July 23, 2005
Please bear with...
...the break in transmission.
I'm swamped with too many things and completely worn out for a number of reasons. I'll come back soon (hopefully).
I'm swamped with too many things and completely worn out for a number of reasons. I'll come back soon (hopefully).
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Why he is so cool
I’ve always been a great fan of Johnny Depp; he manages to always take a character to amazing heights.
Now he is going to be Willy Wonka – I really can’t imagine anyone else playing that role and I just can’t wait for it to open here! When he did Finding Neverland; he was so impressed with Freddie Highmore that he recommended and got Burton to cast Highmore as Charlie! I think Highmore must have been over the moon. Johnny Depp likes my work. I would have!!
I found this interesting article with 25 reasons why Johnny’s so cool – and I’m so thrilled that he volunteers for the Make A Wish foundation (this is the SG chapter’s website)
Now he is going to be Willy Wonka – I really can’t imagine anyone else playing that role and I just can’t wait for it to open here! When he did Finding Neverland; he was so impressed with Freddie Highmore that he recommended and got Burton to cast Highmore as Charlie! I think Highmore must have been over the moon. Johnny Depp likes my work. I would have!!
I found this interesting article with 25 reasons why Johnny’s so cool – and I’m so thrilled that he volunteers for the Make A Wish foundation (this is the SG chapter’s website)
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Yes I'm losing my mind
My inane friend acsian85 has been posting a lot of the quizzes I did previously. Now he has done this meme which intrigues me and its funny and interesting too. Because I suddenly think that I'm so free and go so much brain cell power to do this, I shall. Tho I have this nagging feeling that its going to really stretch my brain. hahaha.
So quickly, your once chance to make me use this brain of mine.
Leave a comment with your name and I will
1. Write something random about you.
2. Then tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
3. Pick a flavor of jello to wrestle with you in.
4. Say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5. Tell you my first memory of you.
6. Tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. Then ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
UPDATES
Jerry's - 14 July, 10.30pm
1.Write something random about you.
You are so staid at times.
2. Then tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
All by myself – Celine Dion (For many many reasons.)
3. Pick a flavor of jello to wrestle with you in.
Chocolate :P I wish it was ice cream tho, then I can have the problem of picking only 1 flavour!!. Say something that only makes sense to you and me.
Scary building
5. Tell you my first memory of you.
Please please don’t hate me after this – your thick cooky glasses, tucked in tshirt, jeans and a look of aloof-ness on your face.
6. Tell you what animal you remind me of.
Golden retriever – at times you just sit and at times you bounce every where!
7. Then ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
Why are you still around me?
Betty – 16 July, 1.20am
1.Write something random about you.
You are more insane than me
2. Then tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
Surfin’ USA :P
3. Pick a flavor of jello to wrestle with you in.
Hmmm this is actually hard… maybe Berry?
4. Say something that only makes sense to you and me.
You are the catalyst
5. Tell you my first memory of you.
Damn. When was this? Err… I cant remember and I’m really stretching my brain. (Do you remember?)
6. Tell you what animal you remind me of.
A lion.. not a lioness.. a lion.
7. Then ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
How do you always stay smiling?
So quickly, your once chance to make me use this brain of mine.
Leave a comment with your name and I will
1. Write something random about you.
2. Then tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
3. Pick a flavor of jello to wrestle with you in.
4. Say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5. Tell you my first memory of you.
6. Tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. Then ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
UPDATES
Jerry's - 14 July, 10.30pm
1.Write something random about you.
You are so staid at times.
2. Then tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
All by myself – Celine Dion (For many many reasons.)
3. Pick a flavor of jello to wrestle with you in.
Chocolate :P I wish it was ice cream tho, then I can have the problem of picking only 1 flavour!!. Say something that only makes sense to you and me.
Scary building
5. Tell you my first memory of you.
Please please don’t hate me after this – your thick cooky glasses, tucked in tshirt, jeans and a look of aloof-ness on your face.
6. Tell you what animal you remind me of.
Golden retriever – at times you just sit and at times you bounce every where!
7. Then ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
Why are you still around me?
Betty – 16 July, 1.20am
1.Write something random about you.
You are more insane than me
2. Then tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
Surfin’ USA :P
3. Pick a flavor of jello to wrestle with you in.
Hmmm this is actually hard… maybe Berry?
4. Say something that only makes sense to you and me.
You are the catalyst
5. Tell you my first memory of you.
Damn. When was this? Err… I cant remember and I’m really stretching my brain. (Do you remember?)
6. Tell you what animal you remind me of.
A lion.. not a lioness.. a lion.
7. Then ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
How do you always stay smiling?
Smiles, sweat, balloons & blood
On Friday night, I went to the ballet under the stars with a whole bunch of kids. Come, sit and listen to this tale unfold…
I’ll start with the great evening itself and leave my hilarious antics for later.
As I was giving out food/glow sticks/balloons/toys etc to the little ones – it was great to see the smiles of anticipation and happiness so clearly there and glowing out from their faces. (Only other parents, not from our group, marred it. But that is another story, for another time). Just sitting there with them, chatting with them, putting on their glow bangles, laughing with them, and so much more – it made me put the breaks on my life. For once, I stopped thinking about work, whether there was something I forgot to do, or something I had to do or work on. I got into the moment and spent it with these children; children which teaches us to realise that the most important thing is right in front of us. Not some rainbow we are always chasing. Not the work we are always so hung up over. Just sit, smile and enjoy. So simple yet so needed in our hectic and overwhelming lives.
Things that don’t even register on our radars, becomes these things to kids:
A simple Neopet toy brings the biggest smile one can find.
MacDonald’s is always a treat, probably better than most 5-star restaurants (who wants to sit and keep such decorum for 2 hours?)
The glow from a glow stick is dim, compared to the face of the child you just put it on.
Balloons are always hankered / desired after by kids – they will boldly walk up to you and ask for one.
Sitting there – I bet my blood pressure dropped, my head got a break, my heart learnt some lessons. I will always know that a child can teach you anything you need to know
Now, after that thoughtful section, you will hear about my nonsense.
As I was late, I was running up the stairs to Fort Canning. I would like to meet the person that designed those stairs, shake the person’s hand – what a genius… as I was running, climbing and moving my hand up the banister, my knuckles scraped over the wall just next to it. I looked at my hand, it looked fine just a bit red so I kept going, until a while later.
Something just didn’t feel right so I stopped and looked at my hand again. There was blood everywhere. So it seems, I scraped off half the flesh on my pinkie finger. It was just there, and the blood was all over my finger. I hope it rains before someone gets killed there. Wait they find my blood at the scene.
So I did the best thing I could, grabbed the cleanest tissue out of my bag and wrapped my finger tightly as I continue my ascent up. As I didn’t want the kids to see the blood, I rummaged through my bag for a plaster and quickly applied it when I finally reached the top. The flesh was literally hanging out… it was quite a sight. But I’m not going to be so mean and show you an image of that – coz you all weak-stomach people will be running to the toilet to vomit.
Instead, here is one of it nicely healing. I’m so proud of myself that I didn’t pick at it, which is allowing it merge back together.
I’ll start with the great evening itself and leave my hilarious antics for later.
As I was giving out food/glow sticks/balloons/toys etc to the little ones – it was great to see the smiles of anticipation and happiness so clearly there and glowing out from their faces. (Only other parents, not from our group, marred it. But that is another story, for another time). Just sitting there with them, chatting with them, putting on their glow bangles, laughing with them, and so much more – it made me put the breaks on my life. For once, I stopped thinking about work, whether there was something I forgot to do, or something I had to do or work on. I got into the moment and spent it with these children; children which teaches us to realise that the most important thing is right in front of us. Not some rainbow we are always chasing. Not the work we are always so hung up over. Just sit, smile and enjoy. So simple yet so needed in our hectic and overwhelming lives.
Things that don’t even register on our radars, becomes these things to kids:
A simple Neopet toy brings the biggest smile one can find.
MacDonald’s is always a treat, probably better than most 5-star restaurants (who wants to sit and keep such decorum for 2 hours?)
The glow from a glow stick is dim, compared to the face of the child you just put it on.
Balloons are always hankered / desired after by kids – they will boldly walk up to you and ask for one.
Sitting there – I bet my blood pressure dropped, my head got a break, my heart learnt some lessons. I will always know that a child can teach you anything you need to know
Now, after that thoughtful section, you will hear about my nonsense.
As I was late, I was running up the stairs to Fort Canning. I would like to meet the person that designed those stairs, shake the person’s hand – what a genius… as I was running, climbing and moving my hand up the banister, my knuckles scraped over the wall just next to it. I looked at my hand, it looked fine just a bit red so I kept going, until a while later.
Something just didn’t feel right so I stopped and looked at my hand again. There was blood everywhere. So it seems, I scraped off half the flesh on my pinkie finger. It was just there, and the blood was all over my finger. I hope it rains before someone gets killed there. Wait they find my blood at the scene.
So I did the best thing I could, grabbed the cleanest tissue out of my bag and wrapped my finger tightly as I continue my ascent up. As I didn’t want the kids to see the blood, I rummaged through my bag for a plaster and quickly applied it when I finally reached the top. The flesh was literally hanging out… it was quite a sight. But I’m not going to be so mean and show you an image of that – coz you all weak-stomach people will be running to the toilet to vomit.
Instead, here is one of it nicely healing. I’m so proud of myself that I didn’t pick at it, which is allowing it merge back together.
Friday, July 08, 2005
Looking the way I do
So far, about 99 percent of the people who try to guess my age always end up at least three years older than I actually am. Most of them put me so near thirty its scary.
Yes, in a way the way I look has helped my work. No one takes me to be some ditzy fresh out of school kid which does not know what the hell she is doing. When I talk to people I meet through work, at least we have a level of understanding and respect. I don’t have to convince anyone I’m worth my salt.
But these looks have also brought me its fair share of problems. Besides the obvious one where I can’t walk down a street without being stared at, there are actually others.
I wish quite often (these days) that people would take me less seriously. I know, it sounds like a ridiculous request to some of you. But think about it, I’m stifled by the expectations I have to live up too. Many a time, I feel I can’t just do some insane / out of the ordinary / spontaneous or just act child-like, as I have to live to being this ultra responsible, stable, steady, reliable, etc person. Which I am often not.
It just wears me out really fast sometimes.
Yes, in a way the way I look has helped my work. No one takes me to be some ditzy fresh out of school kid which does not know what the hell she is doing. When I talk to people I meet through work, at least we have a level of understanding and respect. I don’t have to convince anyone I’m worth my salt.
But these looks have also brought me its fair share of problems. Besides the obvious one where I can’t walk down a street without being stared at, there are actually others.
I wish quite often (these days) that people would take me less seriously. I know, it sounds like a ridiculous request to some of you. But think about it, I’m stifled by the expectations I have to live up too. Many a time, I feel I can’t just do some insane / out of the ordinary / spontaneous or just act child-like, as I have to live to being this ultra responsible, stable, steady, reliable, etc person. Which I am often not.
It just wears me out really fast sometimes.
Sunday, July 03, 2005
Only ranting - from beginning to end
Ugh! Such a wasted weekend. I wrote this when I am in a state of annoyance so some things might just not make any sense.
Saturday
I was doing my usual housework then got tired and feel asleep while playing my game (I swear I’m becoming addicted to that game.). Woke up around 6plus, 7 and continued playing and while playing was thinking I should go down to Suntec, catch the fountain, get one of my favourite pick-pick food and buy some stuff.
I was too engrossed in my game to realise the time so by the time I left the house it was after eight. Thought I would be able to get there by 9, so at least I would catch a little bit of the fountain. Lo and behold, that was just not meant to be. Roads near Suntec were all jammed and buses re-routed coz of the NDP rehearsal. So the bus driver advised that we get off at Middle road and walk as it was going to take really long for the bus to get there. By the time I got to the food court – the stall was closed!!!! Argh!!! I really wanted to eat that. In the end, I had to settle for pasta, which was not nice at all. Went shopping at Carrefour and got quite a bit of things – had to hurry coz I was slowly strolling around not realising that it was so late until the announcement that they were closing in 15mins time. Having my bad luck, there was no Suntec feeder due to the NDP rehearsal and the late hour. With my bright idea to walk to Middle road and take my bus from there I was happily heading towards the bridge to Beach road; then I got stopped by the security as they were closing down areas of the building so I had to walk outside of Suntec. Damn hot night and such a bloody long walk.
Sunday
Tried to iron some clothes – didn’t get very far as I got hungry and decided to cook lunch and lazed around after that. Obviously I fell asleep and woke up a little after 7. Quickly decided to try for the pick-pick food again and buy the couple of things I missed out yesterday. Trooped back to Suntec (again) and managed to get one of my favourite meats that they do as well as sat at the fountain to eat and enjoy. This might just gross everyone out but I found a small bug in my food!!!!!!! Was so irked that I stopped eating immediately.
Then I went in to get the notebook but the bookshop was closed and the other item was not available. So out of 3 things I came to get – nothing turned out right. As I was walking around Carrefour I saw the roasted chicken and decided to buy one to go back and eat for dinner (since I didn’t eat what I bought). I didn’t know but they were having a promotion – 1-for-1. Thought I’ll just freeze the extra for another time. On the bus back, the ditzy me remember that I had already bought one chicken yesterday; thus I had a total of three bloody chickens. What in the world am I going to do with so many?
Reaching the house, I remembered that there was the Pasar Malam going on at the Central – which I wanted to go too. Sigh, I could have had a great meal of Ramly burger and saved so much time / heartache / money. Who knows when I’m going to get another chance to eat Ramly burger. I am a such a ditz I swear…
Saturday
I was doing my usual housework then got tired and feel asleep while playing my game (I swear I’m becoming addicted to that game.). Woke up around 6plus, 7 and continued playing and while playing was thinking I should go down to Suntec, catch the fountain, get one of my favourite pick-pick food and buy some stuff.
I was too engrossed in my game to realise the time so by the time I left the house it was after eight. Thought I would be able to get there by 9, so at least I would catch a little bit of the fountain. Lo and behold, that was just not meant to be. Roads near Suntec were all jammed and buses re-routed coz of the NDP rehearsal. So the bus driver advised that we get off at Middle road and walk as it was going to take really long for the bus to get there. By the time I got to the food court – the stall was closed!!!! Argh!!! I really wanted to eat that. In the end, I had to settle for pasta, which was not nice at all. Went shopping at Carrefour and got quite a bit of things – had to hurry coz I was slowly strolling around not realising that it was so late until the announcement that they were closing in 15mins time. Having my bad luck, there was no Suntec feeder due to the NDP rehearsal and the late hour. With my bright idea to walk to Middle road and take my bus from there I was happily heading towards the bridge to Beach road; then I got stopped by the security as they were closing down areas of the building so I had to walk outside of Suntec. Damn hot night and such a bloody long walk.
Sunday
Tried to iron some clothes – didn’t get very far as I got hungry and decided to cook lunch and lazed around after that. Obviously I fell asleep and woke up a little after 7. Quickly decided to try for the pick-pick food again and buy the couple of things I missed out yesterday. Trooped back to Suntec (again) and managed to get one of my favourite meats that they do as well as sat at the fountain to eat and enjoy. This might just gross everyone out but I found a small bug in my food!!!!!!! Was so irked that I stopped eating immediately.
Then I went in to get the notebook but the bookshop was closed and the other item was not available. So out of 3 things I came to get – nothing turned out right. As I was walking around Carrefour I saw the roasted chicken and decided to buy one to go back and eat for dinner (since I didn’t eat what I bought). I didn’t know but they were having a promotion – 1-for-1. Thought I’ll just freeze the extra for another time. On the bus back, the ditzy me remember that I had already bought one chicken yesterday; thus I had a total of three bloody chickens. What in the world am I going to do with so many?
Reaching the house, I remembered that there was the Pasar Malam going on at the Central – which I wanted to go too. Sigh, I could have had a great meal of Ramly burger and saved so much time / heartache / money. Who knows when I’m going to get another chance to eat Ramly burger. I am a such a ditz I swear…
Saturday, July 02, 2005
All part of this journey…
WARNING: This post might make you think of your mortality and what not.
In the last week and a half – I’ve met up with my insurance agent twice. Both times I have come away from the meeting feeling more pensive, older than I am and stupid. Why you might ponder (although I bet some of you agree with me being stupid), let me enlighten you.
We’ve been talking about options to increase my net worth – right now, its almost not even worth mentioning – to plan for my future, my retirement (?!?!?!) and for any accidents that might happen along the way. My current policy which I took up over 2 years ago now just doesn’t seem enough for any accidents / retirement. Therefore we are looking at options to fix that. At the same time, I’m going to invest my CPF money into some fund – I say some because at this moment there are 6 different funds that I’ve narrowed it down to. I have no idea what I’m reading so I’m taking forever to decide; don’t want to make the wrong decisions at all. Its serious business, you know. Hah!
All these just goes to show how unprepared I am for this adult world I live in. It just drives home the fact that I don’t have enough money (like I didn’t know this), that I’m clueless about investing, about insurance, about MY future and how I want to live and how I am going to be able to afford that lifestyle I want.
I think my agent has been quite accommodating with all my ridiculous and nonsensical and sometimes down right silly questions. The poor guy sometimes asks me questions on what I would like / want – and I can’t answer them sometimes. Hopefully, I can settle all these soon so that I can start feeling more secure over my future and have less pensive meetings. Brain cells running low I believe.
In the last week and a half – I’ve met up with my insurance agent twice. Both times I have come away from the meeting feeling more pensive, older than I am and stupid. Why you might ponder (although I bet some of you agree with me being stupid), let me enlighten you.
We’ve been talking about options to increase my net worth – right now, its almost not even worth mentioning – to plan for my future, my retirement (?!?!?!) and for any accidents that might happen along the way. My current policy which I took up over 2 years ago now just doesn’t seem enough for any accidents / retirement. Therefore we are looking at options to fix that. At the same time, I’m going to invest my CPF money into some fund – I say some because at this moment there are 6 different funds that I’ve narrowed it down to. I have no idea what I’m reading so I’m taking forever to decide; don’t want to make the wrong decisions at all. Its serious business, you know. Hah!
All these just goes to show how unprepared I am for this adult world I live in. It just drives home the fact that I don’t have enough money (like I didn’t know this), that I’m clueless about investing, about insurance, about MY future and how I want to live and how I am going to be able to afford that lifestyle I want.
I think my agent has been quite accommodating with all my ridiculous and nonsensical and sometimes down right silly questions. The poor guy sometimes asks me questions on what I would like / want – and I can’t answer them sometimes. Hopefully, I can settle all these soon so that I can start feeling more secure over my future and have less pensive meetings. Brain cells running low I believe.
Friday, July 01, 2005
Its been a long time
And I'll try and post something, anything, soon. I'm just to busy with my boring life. *yawns* I'm tired....