Strength.

Life has been rather good to me at times but most of the time, it's the contrary. I expected a good break when I came home this morning but hell no, someone decides to make life difficult for me. Accusing me and telling me off for nothing, purely because this is her nature. And she knows it.

Made me so upset, I cried so much that I don't recall the last time I did so. FINE. Never mind, you're deliberately picking on me simply because you thought I wouldn't retaliate. Let me tell you, I ain't the same person you could control a few years ago. I am officially an adult and have my own mind, now firmer and stronger. I will NOT let you accuse me of something I NEVER did. Plus, I have witness that I am NOT guilty.

You always want to have the upper hand, want to win though you have lost every.single.time because you are unreasonable, evil, twist others' words and eat back your own words. We have nothing to fear for we are not in the wrong. Should a punishment be passed, it will not be on me.

It's alright. You can be my training to be a stronger and better person. I realize I don't get sooooo angry over your words now, as compared to last time. If I can deal with people like you, I am sure I can handle whatever clients in my field of work.

This issue aside. My supplier-turned-friend informed me of a big decision yesterday, over lunch. Her husband is sent to Scotland for overseas posting and she has decided to quit her current job and follow suit. I was so shocked upon hearing it. Truth is, I am sad to part with her because she has become a very nice friend whom I can rely on. In any case, I wish her all the best in Scotland. :)

A Tribute Post.

HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY, MY DEAR PINK JAMBU. I am so sorry I missed it and I cannot believe I did. Though I felt very uneasy and as if something was amiss and I've forgotten something. I deserve to be punished. But I am sure you love me too much you will forgive me. :P See, I am nice because I didn't reveal your age in my birthday wish!

On a sad note, I have to move out soon in another 6 months. Maximum. All happened too sudden and happened because auntie is pregnant and we came up with the conjecture that she won't be going back to China in October, as planned. Sighs! Another headache is here before the previous one is over. Grr!!

Post Trip Entry.

Back to office after one week of proper inactivity. Everything I did today was in slow motion. Didn't want to move faster than I should. Why must I? I am being paid this meagre of wage a month, why should I slog hard for you?

I feel a little feverish, coupled with itchy throat and body ache this morning. Mum experienced the same too. Apparently it's the change in climate. But no leh, everytime I come back from holiday, I will fall sick. *frown*

Colleague w and I were talking today. Should I want to migrate to a Western country, I would work as a barrista in a coffee joint or a garderner. Because skilled workers are very much sought after and they can survive with these jobs in Western countries.

Finally, I am done.

Yes, I am done with the pictures. Renaming, resizing and uploading them took me the entire afternoon. Phew! I didn't take pictures of my buys though. Hehe. Will take them another day, when I am less tired.

Yesterday was an entire day of rotting and today, I've decided to do some work. Who knows the entire afternoon is taken up. Aii. Time passes by so swiftly. Can't it slow down a little?

Hello, Singapore.

Noticed the title of my previous post had an exclaimation mark after the city's name. It denoted my excitement. This title has a full-stop which denotes my unenthusiasm back in this island. Very often, it's like that.

5 days in Melbourne has brought me to a greater height in life. (Fuah, sounds so chim. Read on.) I've managed to brush aside my work and let my hair down (no more long hair to let down though) and enjoy my holiday. Now, this is truly what I call holiday. Stress free, no worries, fresh air, slow pace; though boss sms-ed and called me once. But I managed to brush her aside, in a cool manner. Haha! One should learn when to grip on and let go.

This year is a travelling year for me, definitely. Melbourne in April, Bangkok in May. Apparently, my company is planning a trip to Bangkok next month. I will be going for holiday with cut6 in July. Sighs, I am going broke, very broke.

Will someone please donate some funds to me?

Hello, Melbourne!

This is my 3rd day in Melbourne and I feel like I've gained 5 kgs. I do nothing but eat, walk and sleep. I eat more than the other 2 activities.

My first day here saw me wrapping up in layers and layers of clothes. So cold, I didn't think there was a need to wear lingerie. Really. Also, maybe I was too tired from the 7.5 hours flight, I slept my afternoon off. Mum & auntie had a very very hard time waking me up. aunt bh had to literally use a cold tower over my face to wake me up. But I still laid stagnant, on the bed. She had to pull me up from the bed.

2nd day - shopping at Chadstone Shopping Centre, the largest mall in Melbourne. However, we didn't get anything because things were not cheap. Though the difference between AUS and SGD is a mere 1.2. After spending half (almost) of the day at Chadstone, we adjourned to Westfield Shopping Centre, a suburb mall near aunt bh's house. I only bought a pair of Havanna's slippers. Sucker, instead of buying in Singapore, I buy them here. Siao!

3rd day - Victoria Market. Heaps of fruits and stuffs to look at! I bought a handbag, 1 pair of working heels and a pair of dinner heels. Crazy, right? My cousin went back to Singapore and bought heaps of shoes whilst I chose to shop here. Of course, I am a smart shopper who goes for cheap & good deals! =) The best buy of the day has to be my AUS$4 black spaghetti top. Haha! I'm one satisfied pig.

I am so tired now because of the entire day of walking. So, pardon me whilst I indulge in my chocs and tea! Hehe. :P

Movie Marathon.

Ping, shum and I had some crazy idea yesterday when we got together. From a simple meetup over dinner to dinner&movie (Take The Lead) then dinner&midnightmovie. Ultimately, the one who was complaining about tiredness and inability to stay awake (read: me) came up with a silly idea.

To watch TWO midnight movies at one go, one after another. After which, have breakfast and take the MRT/ bus home. Had this idea because I didn't want to take cab home with midnight surcharge.

So, it was decided. Take The Lead then Hostel. Hostel is R-21. It's a horror movie, alright. But it's not the kind of ghostly horror movie. It's the ghastly, gruesome horror. Can say we wasted time and money in this movie. Initially it looked like mild porn movie then became gruesome, to some extent, shum & I covered ourselves as the scenes were disgusting.

Take The Lead is way better though I slept through half of it. Haha! Anyhow, I managed to catch the last part and ohhh, how I love the dancing scenes! I think ballroom dancing is so nice and elegant and gorgeously sexy! Ooohhh.. now it makes me want to learn it even more.

Ok, time to wake up and be real. I have to pack for my little getaway. Nothing's been packed yet! Oh, packing. I hate packing.

(edited at 11.18pm)

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that on my way back home this morning, about 7am, when the train stopped at Orchard, in came three persons, one of which is a Mediacorp male actor by the surname Cao. Wah! He looks really handsome in real life. His complexion looks good, too. However, he's a little weird. Not sure if he's on camera (which I doubt so 'coz there weren't any crew). He purposely sat beside a sleeping man and pretended to doze off and leaned towards him. It looks like Gotcha! kind of scene. He did it several times and the innocent passenger looks shocked at this irritable act. Haha!!

I have yet to pack. Not a single bit. Feel so lazy to move and am a loss as what to pack. I probably will do "rubbish packing", ie simply put together a few pieces of clothings and let mum see tomorrow when she comes over. She will then go beserk at my choice of clothings and tells me what to bring and what not. Haha! Isn't that brilliant? =)

The Countdown Begins.

3 more days before I'm leaving on a jet plane. Haha! I'm so looking forward to this little break. Little because it's only a short 5-day break. When I come back, I'll be swamped with work that can pile on me and flatten me. Oh, that's good because I need not spend energy and money on slimming. Hmm... *ponders wonders*.

We had a loooooong meeting with the bosses today and they seem quite worked up and sensitive over some issues that were brought up. Hello, do we look like we're out to "cheat your money"? Stupid. The man just don't get it! How apt, this phrase.

My client went to Phuket for her short getaway last weekend. Overall, not too expensive. So, I'd strongly put this across to my cut6 that we go Phuket. Yes, I know, it's only me (and pw) who insisted on Bintan. But hey, both of us really thought we were heading to Bintan mah!

I'm drop dead tired at work today. Feel so restless, no energy to move on and charge towards the goal. I'm really hoping gold will drop on my head or a good man comes along and I snatch him and voila! I need not work.

He must be equipped with looks, body and wealth. I will then be able to enjoy and waste my time going for high teas, shopping at Milan, tours at Europe when I am bored, go spa once a week. You know, the typical tai-tai lifestyle.

Alright, I think it's time I wake up and be real. If there's a guy like this, he'd be somebody else's boyfriend or husband. Never my turn. Sian.

Male readers, if you think you fit in the bill, please do not hesitate to leave your details. Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ok, 'nuff babbling. I'm outta here.

Sultana-ed.

At the rate that I am going, it's little wonder I won't put on weight. Marks & Spencer's sultana biscuits are really heavenly!! I finished them within one week of opening. Goodness, it's really to die for.

I think I am having pre-trip jitters. (Don't think there's something like that in the medical field but is something I came up with.) I am begining to think my one week in Australia isn't going to be superbly exciting; since my auntie doesn't advocate nightlife. Sighs. Somehow, it feels more fun travelling with friends. It's just not the same.

I want more sultana biscuits.

Revised.

Looks like I have to come up with a new wish list for Melbourne trip. Cousins said it's autumn and they don't have what I want - beach stuffs. FINE! Hmmph. What lousy timing. In any case, it's trip with a mission. So, don't complain.

I have decided. When I start looking for a new place, one of the pre-requisite is a complete kitchen. Ie, with a workable oven. My current place has an oven but it's not workable. Australia younger cousin came back last year and both of us tried baking. The moment we turned on the oven, BOOM! Blackout. Happy Baking, it said. -_- Irritating nincompoop.

Hence, in the event that you out there, yes, YOU who reads this sentence. If you are rich enough or charitable enough, donate an oven to me. So that I can bake to my delights and satisfaction. I have found great recipes which are so easy but I cannot proceed because I am stucked - no oven to preheat. Sighs.

I've done some homework on the Bintan trip. Somehow, it isn't as cheap as many claim. How?

Countdown Begins.

Countdown begins for my Australia trip. Countdown begins for my fresh chapter in another approximately 1.5 months. :) I seriously hope I do have enough motivation and energy to start the new chapter.

My brain cells are mainly killed due to the numerous irritating, disgusting and brainless people I deal with. I need to do thousand and one things but I have no energy. I need to:

1. Exercise. Haven't been moving an inch for 3 weeks. No blading, no swimming, no (free) gym.
2. Housekeep my computer. Need to backup some files, update some files.
3. Research on Melbourne to make my trip more memorable.
4. Get more tan. Haha!!
5. Clear as much work as possible before going on my one week break.
6. Research on Bintan trip with cut6.

Sighs, so many things, so little time. So irritating. Especially these days, I have an ultra demanding idiotic irritating disgusting crazy female client. Don't give me crap that because it's a F&B industry. Your summer will eventually become a jungle and will be autumn already! Never mind if you readers don't understand.

And cellmate just told me that Melbourne is a good place to shop. I should have gone to Body Shop there. Yah, thanks for informing. You purposely, right! Blek :P

I wish to get:

1. Beach slippers
2. Chocolates that aren't available in Singapore. cellmate said it's FRY'S.
3. Tops
4. Skirts with summer motifs, hopefully.
5. Sling bag
6. Chocs and more chocs.
7. And oh, how can I forget my beloved all time favourite fruits? I want berries, all kinds of berries! *Beams with delight*
8. (Will think of more, if necessary).

Why do I want to get beach slippers there? Because I don't see any pair here that fancy my eyes! Item 2, 3 & 4 - coz I am sick with the ones I see in this island. Of course, hopefully, they're on a special scheme - "Mum&Dad Sponsorship".

Alrightie, time to tuck in.

Burst.

It's only the second day of April and my budget for this month is burst. Left with $70. *Breaks into cold sweat*. The breakdown:

1. Hair cut & dye - $144 (Wah! 6 bucks cheaper than previous times.) In case you don't know me, this is a sarcastic remark.
2. Top - $23
3. Body Shop - $45
4. Casual slip on - $16.90

How can anyone splurge so much in Body Shop, you ask? Well, my intention was to get the tea tree foam wash 'coz it was on promotion. Stepped into the shop and saw my papaya body wash which I absolutely love ($10.90) and the aromatherapy oil were on sale. 2 bottles for $12.90. And since I buy quite frequently from them, I thought might as well top up another $10 for th e membership. They gave me the Peppermint body wash as welcome gift. -_-

I'm crazy, I'm such a shopaholic. Some are alcoholic, I think at times, I am both. Heng this month I am away for a week so that will cut down some spending (here). I am now thinking what can I shop for in Melbourne. Any ideas, anyone?

I'm going to start saving like there's no tomorrow (after Melbourne) because of these targets:

1. Bintan trip with cut6
2. A new laptop next March
3. Moving out (soon) to a place I call my home. However, I have yet to source for the place leh. Preferably, I can get a place in the East, near the beach which will make me a doubly happy girl. Or, aunt bh's place in Braddell which is quite expensive leh.

For now, I just want to rot on my bed wihlst admiring my hair. I am like that everytime I come back from my stylist, BLEH! Also, I am drop dead tired. Laundry awaits me in the bathroom and in the room (for ironing). Irritating cousins yelling outside. Boring, boring Sunday.

I feel like a big piece of fat pork because I haven't moved a muscle for 2 whole weeks. SIGHS! The laziness bug has hit me again.