by Glittering Angel @ 2:39 am || 0 Comments

Happy Birthday Dearie!

Yanling's Birthday is on 6 November but because I will be off for my holiday trip then, hence celebrating earlier with her. Supposed to be myself, Zijun, Cheryl and Yanling. But Cheryl was late. In fact very late, such that she did not even join us for the buffet. Oh yah, did not mention, we went for High Tea Buffet at Ochard Hotel. Pretty good spread, especially with the Salmon Sashimi, Praline Chocolates and also Marshmallow & Strawberries dipped in Chocolate Fondue. $35 per person. Quite pricey but well, it's my dearie's birthday so it's worth it. Anyway, got her a Christian Dior perfume too. Am glad she likes it.




Cheryl joined us after we finished the buffet and we went shopping. I left midway to meet Kenneth, who accompanied me to continue shopping. He was very nice to be so patient while I ransacked all the boutiques' racks for pretty clothes. Haha. Here are my SINS after shopping:

Passion Pink Skirt from Osmose boutique

Purplish floral skirt from a boutique at Far East Plaza


I was supposed to accompany him have dinner but was so full and we ended up shopping till pretty late before we headed for Newton Circus so that he can have his meal. Ate a little of the stingray, fried oyster omelette and sambal kangkong he ordered. There goes my resolution to trim my tummy. Such fattening food again after such a sumptuous high tea buffet is not exactly helping. Oh well. Sighz.

It's very late now. Wanna sleep but can't get to. Having my Graduation Photoshoot tomorrow and don't wanna have puffy eyes due to lack of sleep. Yah, I know it's a little late to go for my Graduation Photoshoot after graduating for nearly 2 years! Well, my brother just completed his National Service so can only have time to take a family shot now. Can't blame me. Yanling went recently for her shot and was telling me that the studio is quite good. Hmm, now I am excited. Hope that the photographer can make me look good. :P

Labels: Birthday, Friends, Gathering

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Thursday, October 27, 2005

Long Awaited Break

Finally got the air tickets today. Mummy went to collect this afternoon. Now, I am really looking forward to this long awaited break. 5th - 12th November. Will be in Kunming for 5 days and Bangkok for 3 days. Gonna have lotsa fun with Mummy!

Many friends asked me why Kunming of all places. Well, my mum has always wanted to go Yunnan, especially in April, where they have the Water Festival. Unfortunately, I have not been able to go with her. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan and will certainly be good for sightseeing as Mummy likes. In fact, have not travelled with Mummy for a few years as I have been so busy. It's a good chance now to spend more time with her and at the same time allowing myself to take a break from work. Much as I anticipate an email flood on my mailbox, I gonna just relax and enjoy myself for the 8 days.

Will be heading straight to Bangkok from Yunnan and can start my shopping spree and food adventure there. In Kunming, we will be following the tour group but will be Free & Easy when arriving in Bangkok. I can't wait. Love Thai food to bits and thinking of the tom yum soup and also the spicy minced chicken in basil leaves now makes me salivate! And did I mention that I have every intention to overspend in Bangkok? *grins*

Hmm, 9 more days to go. Counting down...

Labels: Travel, Vacation

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Monday, October 24, 2005

Our Global City. Our Home.

A hectic Monday for me. Met up with a customer in the morning and back in office before lunch. And then almost immediately after headed for National Day Parade 2006 Sponsorship Launch at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. As usual, is quite an elaborate event which mobilised most LTC and COL. Free goodie bag includes a information kit with also a 64MB Flash Drive. Very nice presentation I must say. NDP 2006 Theme will be:


Very interesting theme, echoing what PM Lee mentioned during this year National Day Rally about Singapore being a melting pot for all from over the globe. National Day Parade is the only national event we have which really mobilise all the units in Singapore Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence and all the other ministries. There is not only residential participation but also that of corporate and individual sponsors. Planning already starts more than a year before the actual event. Taking NDP 2006 for example, planning has already started with the different committees formed a few months ago. Very meticulous and right to the smallest detail.

The launch was not too bad with performance by SAF Music & Drama Company and also introduction of NDP 2006 concept. 2006 marks the final year Singapore will celebrate National Day at the National Stadium, after which 2007 will be at Marina Bay. National Stadium will host 60,000 audience and definitely spectacular. To increase awareness of this national event, NDP 2006 will be collaborating with MAS on the IMF Forum to be held in September 2006, to also rope in foreign delegates to join us in this celebration. As usual, since NDP started, each year only adds further grandeur and excitement. This year NDP is already a good one with the Heartlands Celebration which was very well received but as all of us know, resouces-intensive too!

As per 2006 theme, Singapore is really cosmopolitan and very much a global city, or at least that is what we envisage to be. Singapore is small and well-protected and many Singaporeans complain all the time on their dissatisfaction. However, end of the day, we should all be glad that Singapore is a safe and politically stable country. I mean, at least we do not have civil war or riots around ya. Got to be thankful for that. As for how Singaporeans are too myopic, it's all about individuals and whether we are willing to broaden our horizons. Perhaps Singaporeans are just too sheltered. Afterall, who wouldn't be with assured medical reimbursement through Medisave/Medishield and guaranteed HDB Housing for most?

I guess it is our enviroment that makes Singaporeans too self-absorbed and unaware of their well-shielded surroundings. Nonetheless,be it it a Global City (eventually at least) or not, here is still where our roots and loved ones are. Our home. WELCOME TO SINGAPORE!

Labels: Work

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Sunday, October 23, 2005

Gym, Swim, Pig Out & Shop!

Will probably be getting them! :)

Labels: Exercise, Shopping

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Saturday, October 22, 2005

Professionalism

It's nearly 4am and I still cant sleep. Got to go back to office tomorrow. All thanks to some unprofessional bitch colleague. I seriously don't care if she is having an affair with some senior management person but I really can't stand people being so territorial. She does not deal with customers directly and of course she can screw up whatever marketing collaterals. Those coordinators I liaise with won't know of her existence or that of her department anyway.

Professionalism is a must in an organisation. Of course, there may be conflicts btween colleagues but end of the day, whatever is over and we should just move forward insteading of staying petty and bearing grudges. Goodness gracious... I have never seen someone as unprofessional as her, to the point that she does not even really take pride in her work scope. I feel really disgusted. My boss mentioned that it's because I am too assertive and she can't stand me like that cos she thinks I am stepping into her territory. Have never encountered such moronic insecurity in a person!

Anyway, have decided NOT to be bothered and no choice that I got to go back to work tomorrow. Am supposed to go gym and swimming with Francis but now not sure if I can make it. If I'm too mentally drained after work tomorrow, perhaps can suggest to him to watch a movie instead. But I know I really need to discipline myself to start exercising, not for anything but health. Realise that my stamina is not as good anymore. I actually get breathless running up 3 storeys! That's very bad. Got to pull up my socks and well, perhaps tomorrow will be the best start.

Labels: Work

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Monday, October 17, 2005

Monday Blues

My alarm clock went cranky on me today and when I woke up, was 7.45am! Scurried out of my bed and got ready in lightning speed. Unfortunately was still half an hour late for work. No one said anything but I loathed it cos I knew that work was piling and half an hour meant a lot to me. For the first time in ages, I actually felt the Monday Blues.

Work was non-stop today and time flew ever so quickly. By the time I left at 8pm, I knew I still had lotsa pending. Tomorrow will be another battle. Kinda tiring but I know I need to finish whatever I can before I go on my holiday. Oh yah, and I am determined to shed those fats around the tummy region. Did 20 crunches earlier. Will do more tomorrow morning. Promise myself to do crunches daily. Yes, I know I am not fat but I want no tummy please!

Hmm, at least one good thing happened today. Chatted with Peter on MSN today and found out that he was attached! So happy for him. Wish him and his gf well. Now it makes sense why he has disappeared... so he is actually wooing some girl and now spending time with her. Who knows? I may hear wedding bells soon from him. At least this news made my Monday less blue.

Labels: Myself, Random

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Sunday, October 16, 2005

Facial @ Beauty 21

Went for facial today. At Beauty 21. Getting concerned over the rising number of freckles on my cheekbone area. Checked with my beautician, Mary on intense pulsed light (IPL) for pigmentation removal but she advised otherwise. Was just telling me that many of her customers went for such treatment and yes, pigmentation was removed almost instantly but came back after a few months, and even worse. After which they had to go through even more expensive treatment and also get really pricey skincare products to revive their skin condition. She also mentioned that freckles can never be totally removed, only can be lightened with regular treatment and proper skincare regiment. Was advising me not to waste the money to fall for such gimmicks by some skincare specialists. Better to keep constant care and maintain.

Am currently using Lancome Pure Focus Moisturising Lotion but it is without SPF. Had tried moisturiser with SPF before but it made my face so oily that I stopped. And this also means the growth of freckles! *groans* Anyway, Mary recommended me to use UV Expert Protective Make-up Base SPF 20/PA+++ over my moisturising lotion. SPF20 will not be good enough for outdoor activities but for daily usage should be sufficient to protect. Well, I got a bottle and would start using tomorrow. Definitely MUCH cheaper than IPL.

I trust Mary's words. Have been with her for 4 years and really leave my face to her. Most importantly, she never hard-sells. In fact, she just recommends and if you don't want it's fine. I had been to many other beauty salon prior to Beauty 21 and always been made to use their products or to sign on some packages. Sighz.

I still remembered my first session at Beauty 21. Mary merely briefed me on my skin condition and asked if I have been using moisturiser daily. I said yes, once a day and she just told me it was not enough and should increase to twice as my skin is lack of moisture. She then asked me to continue using my usual skincare as it was suitable for my skin from what she had observed. I was shocked. She totally did not tell me anything about her products! It was also after a few sessions that I asked her on her salon's products then she shared with me but still did not ask me to purchase. There is totally no pressure. And I really appreciate such genuine service. Oh yah, she did a pretty good job on plucking my eye brows to maintain the shape too. Very pleased.

Labels: Beauty

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Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Impractical?

Great. For the umpteenth time, I was admonished for rejecting a more than sixty grand annual pay package. Once again, I repeated my reason but was yet again, chided for being too idealistic and impractical. Sighz.

But really, I have totally no interest in Corporate Finance or Mergers & Acquisitions. And I am certainly not keen on working past midnight everyday! I believe that one can make tons of money but if it spells 'Slavery to Society', 'Health Damage' and 'No Time spent with Loved Ones', it simply denotes REGRET. Later on in life at least. My peers beg to differ, believing in striving for the present now and enjoying later. To each his/her own then.

I remembered a date told me this a year ago when trying to explain why he worked so long hours and had no time to go out more often with me or eventually commit to any relationship. He asked if I watched the movie Shark Tale and I nodded my head. He then echoed the words of Oscar, the little hustler fish, who supposedly killed the shark.

"I want to be somebody. Nobody knows nobody."

Those words sum up all that he needed to say and have continuously rang in my ears since then. I always feel that this is so reflective of men. Or should I said Singaporean men. Or perhaps just men that I meet. *shrugs*

Well, on the bright side, at least I know I rejoice over my working relationship with my senior manager and revel in my job scope. I learn something everyday and she is not selfish in guiding me in my work. I really savour the team spirit in my department. We are all different with such diverse strengths and somehow, so magically, we compliment one another perfectly.

Yes, many may feel that I am being too idealistic. I have been urged by many that job satisfaction is not enough and I should be more practical. So, is continuing to do what I like and being able to learn new things everyday being impractical? And is it really so practical to give up what I have now for some alienated (at least to me) job which I have totally no interest in?

I agree that we all got to move and not stay stagnant but at least I know, this job rejection is the right move. And if I have to move, it has to be to somewhere which I know I will excel in, which most importantly will mean I need to be at least interested in that industry or task.

Alright. Now. Stop berating me.

Labels: Men, Random, Work

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Sunday, October 09, 2005

Friendship

Human relationships have always been really fragile and the same goes to Friendship. We spend time to build a friendship, to understand a friend, to accept his/her strengths and weaknesses, to be there for him/her during unhappy times etc. But people always take each other for granted. Priorities come in. Perhaps family with the spouse and kid(s) are more important or perhaps he/she is too busy with the career or love life. Somehow some stop calling, not even an sms. We called, sms-ed and even asked them out for occasional dinner gathering or an outing, but to no avail. I guess priorities change. Perhaps they feel that they wish to hang out with new friends or their family or love ones. But, I thought, we should make new friends and to keep the old. Not to cast the old.

Over the years, such situations are so common. Friends somehow disappeared though we do try our best to keep in touch. But it takes two hands to clap. If the other party can't be bothered, why should we still cling on to this one-way friendship?

However, as I said, people take things for granted and indulge in the present. But when the present takes a change, they are at a lost. They start to seek comfort or solace in old friends, especially when new ones never really stay. Unfortunately, after the comfort is over and when they are back at their feet and all well again, they cast their friends, once again. Some people are very sentimental. I am like that. I know. I will always be there for a friend. But I also learn, only a small handful will be there for you. But it's enough. It is during the course of time that we found these wonderful few.

A memory is deepy etched in my mind, and heart too. I broke up with an ex-boyfriend many years ago. He was a total jerk and I felt really devastated. Not because I was madly in love with him. I was more angry and frustrated at myself for trusting the wrong guy. I remember clearly. I called a good friend, A. When she answered the phone, she was with her boyfriend.

Me: "Errr, I just broke up with XXX. Can we talk?"

A: "I am out with my bf now. I call you later k."

Me: "Oh ok. But I really need to talk to you. Try to call back soon alright."

A: "Yah ok. Talk later. Bye."

And I waited. An hour passed. Then another hour. And yet another hour. Then I realised that she was not going to call. I have never felt so terrible in my life. The feeling of you thinking that this friend will always be here for you but leaving you by yourself eventually. Then I called another friend, B. I know I needed to talk to someone. After how A reacted, I was not hopeful though. Similarly, B was also out with her guy.

Me: "I just broke up with XXX."

B: "What? You hold on."

(I could hear B whispering to her bf that she needed to go away for a
while. Then I heard some shuffling sounds. B probably moved to another place.)

B: "Sorry to make you wait. What happen?"

And then I told her the whole story. We spoke for nearly an hour. She never asked me to hang up or excused herself to speak to her waiting bf. I remembered her words before we hung up.

"Please don't think so much. I will always be here for you. Men can be
jerks but you always have friends. Go rest now. I will call you later when I am home."

And she really did call when she got home. We spoke for another hour till she asked me to go to bed. For the next few days that followed, she met up with me a few times amidst her busy schedule and she called and monitored my progress daily. As for A, from what I can remember, don't think she called till weeks later to ask me how I am doing. *shrugs*

For the first time, I understand the feeling of being helpless and with no support. Just like I am falling. To a bottomless pit. And I promise myself. To whoever I regard as a friend, I will never want him/her to go through this.

Months later, A called me. She was sobbing. She said she had a huge quarrel with her bf and might break up. I was so anxious. I still remembered that I was about to go to bed then due to a tired day but I stayed up and chatted with her. I even invited her to my place. She was outside and I convinced her to go home. I was dead beat but I held on to the conversation with her, offering her whatever comfort I can. Cos I know how terrible she will feel if I were to hang up on her. She did go home finally and I called her daily to check on her subsequently. She patched things up with her bf after some time. And then, she disappeared from my life. I guessed back to her normal self and her normal daily life.

For the last few years, I only met up with her at times when she was down/upset or argued with her bf. Over the years, we have all been through a few relationships and have our fair share of heart breaks. I know that I have always been there if she called. Now reflecting back, I believe I will continue to do so, to be there for a friend if she asked/called. And also, I have come to realise that some friends will never be really true friends and will not be there for you. But it is ok. I do not want them to go through the same pain I had gone through. I would rather they be happy. However, I know now, of the few treasured friends whom I know will be there for me.

Labels: Friends

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Saturday, October 08, 2005

Lemming for Mini Skirt AGAIN~

Henrietta Flirty Twill Mini in White (Front View)

Henrietta Flirty Twill Mini in White (Back View)

Labels: Shopping

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Steamboat Buffet & Victoria's Secret

Am crazy over VS Garden Collection. There are many different scent and I must admit that I have tried all. Haha! Used to get from Crabtree & Evelyn, Clinque, Lancome, Estee Lauder or Ralph Laureen and I must say that Victoria's Secret still rules.

Meeting up with the girls make me realise that I haven't been shopping for a while. I mean real physical shopping and not just merely online purchases. Well, should do it sometimes soon. Not tomorrow though. Got to go back to help out tomorrow at work from 3pm-8pm cos of some promotion bazaar we are running. Sure hope the crowd response is good since office staff is being mobilised too. Am still having a cough and will gauge tomorrow after work if I wanna go party anot. Great, I miss dancing already.

Labels: Beauty, Food

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10 Things I Hate About You

From Katarina Stratford to Patrick Verona in the movie ' 10 Things I Hate About You ', directed by Gil Junger.

I hate the way you talk to me, and the way you cut your hair.
I hate the way you drive my car.
I hate it when you stare.
I hate your big dumb combat boots, and the way you read my mind.
I hate you so much it makes me sick; it even makes me rhyme.
I hate the way you're always right.
I hate it when you lie.
I hate it when you make me laugh, even worse when you make me cry.
I hate it that you're not around, and the fact that you didn't call.
But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you.
Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.

Labels: Movie

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Monday, October 03, 2005

Annie's Wedding

Attended Annie's Wedding on Saturday, 1 October 2005. Was too tired to blog so here's a belated entry. She looked ravishing but most importantly, is the blissful look on her face. Am really happy for her.


The planning is meticulous. The Wedding Invite sent out a month ago already has number allocated. Spells not only detailed planning but also confidence and trust in friends/relatives showing up. Well, most of the invited guests turned up and Daniel, our Bridegoom, has a tomato-like face. Wondered why none of his buddies helped drink on his behalf! :P

Irene came with her hubby and Clara (5 year-old daughter). Clara is just so cute. Have not seen her since her BBQ chalet on Father's Day and she has forgotten me! *sobz* But she soon warmed up to me and I was just playing around with her. This little girl really choosy about her food. Did not touch any dish served. But she is still as adorable. No wonder Irene and her hubby are happy having just one kid. Took a picture with Clara and she looks so shy!


Well, another friend married, and so young. Perhaps young for me. Afterall I think I am still young and marriage has not crossed my mind. Just see how things go. Life is unpredictable and no point thinking so much.

Labels: Friends, Wedding

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Saturday, October 01, 2005

Roundabout Path

Was walking to Park Mall from Dhoby Gaut Mrt Station yesterday evening. There is a roundabout path immediately after coming out of the station. I was like in a middle of a circle. Whether I walked to my left or to my right, it's still the same distance (a semi-circle) to the pathway towards the Traffic Light (need to cross the traffic lights to get to Park Mall). And then, I chose to walk to my left. To my surprise, I realised that all the predestrians walked to the left too. Even those coming from the opposite direction, going towards the station, they chose left too, which means to say the are walking on the semi-circle on my right. This is so interesting.

Pausing, I observed for about five minutes and true enough, all the predestrians turned left on the roundabout to head for their destination. In a clockwise direction. I always thought that I prefer to walk left in which ever direction I turn is because I am left-handed but apparently this scenerio proved otherwise. Since most people are right-handed, why do they still turn left?

I pondered for a while and came to the conclusion that it can be a reflex action on our part. This is because of our environment. From young till date, we have always been told to keep left, even on escalator of an Mrt Station. And whenever we drive in a roundabout, we will turn left to go with the traffic flow. Clockwise direction remember? Yes, clockwise. Even when we watch the clock ticks, it's in that direction. So, are we all mentally stimulated to follow such a routine clockwise system?

Labels: Random

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