enter me.

2009-11-11T01:01:00.002+08:00

hiiiii!
such a long long time ago since i last posted!
that's coz i haven got any interesting news so far.
basically, school is almost always the same thing, attending lectures, tutorials, friends stuff, people-watching, coming across wierd people etc.
right now, the exams are approaching and it's wierd how time passes by so quickly and i really mean quickly coz it was like yesterday when i can rmb how i was looking forward to starting yr 2 in nus.
so these few days, i have been mugging with jojo and aud, aud i studied the most with, at serene centre macs and coro plaza starbucks.
tues i didn't need to go to sch and i was supposed to study outside with aud but didn't coz i was feeling lazy and it was such a good weather coz it was sort of raining.
i kinda regretted my decision coz i only started studying seriously like at night?? serious slacking mode man!
today im gonna face a test of endurance, tt is, to study frm 7pm till the 1st bus which means 6 sth am in the morning the next day!!!!
well, i've ever cycled frm 8pm till 6sth am but i dunno if tt's counted and also, i'm not one to stinge on my own sleeping time, i must slp at a specific timing.
haha..
ok tt's all.
i hate the flying ants that fly all over the place, my laptop screen, my hair, my ears, my skin, my whatever!

2009-09-30T11:44:00.006+08:00

Daddy, please do not read my bloggggggg for goodness sakeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today is the test.
Natural Hazards.
I am studying now.
But i am surfing websites at the same time.
I have to go to school later.
The test is only 1 hr long.
It will soon be over before you know it.
And then,
I can go home to play,
and maybe eat botak jones.
But first,
I have to finish up my assignment by 11.59pm tonight.
If not, forget about steak.
Hi everyone!

2009-09-28T12:09:00.001+08:00

Woots!
I haven't been blogging for a long long long long (x infintity) time!
I'm now at the GIS lab in the geography dept and before that, i had a GIS lecture.
Whew! It was quite boring and i sometimes drifted off somewhere, thinking about the SEP thingy and conjuring up random thoughts.
One of the random thoughts was thinking of a cheer related to my faculty (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) because every chair in the room had the label 'FASS' stuck onto the back rest, so the acronym kept replaying in my head coz it was inevitable not to see it anyway.
So here goes,
'Put the F to the ASS!
What do you get?
F-A-S-S!!!'
Haha, it's so random!
I also thought about the SEP application which is coming up on the 1st of October.
I thought that what if me (University of Connecticut) and Audrey (Boston University) got our desired universities and then we can meet each other every weekend or something since the distance between us is about an hour and a half apart?
That would be so so so (x infinity) fun!
And then i would be able to travel to New York as well since it's about 2 and a half hours frm UniConn.
For the SEP, i decided to choose a university that is near to New York as possible because i've always wanted to travel the Eastern Coast of USA.
A university in western USA will be also super since i would like to travel to California again (last time was in 1994) but then the eastern coast is of top priority.
I'm not sure about Canada although the cost of living is cheaper but then, it's not to say that i won't consider Canada at all.
However, i ain't optimistic about the prospects of me being accepted for SEP because my cap score isn't too good but then again, it wouldn't hurt to try and apply for it.
I hope God will lead the way and decide what's best for me.
That's all!
Tata!

2009-08-14T14:18:00.003+08:00

Going down to the shop below my house and buying a can of mutton curry, gardenia bread and a can of nescafe latte and then going back to the comfort of my home and sit down and dip bread into a bowl of mutton curry with a drink beside

IS THE LIFE!

2009-08-01T21:15:00.003+08:00

Last night, i had a sort of best friends' heart to heart talk.
And i must say, we really opened up a lot, really a lot.
We even planned our futures.
We resolved to remain best friends no matter what the circumstances would be.
We promised to share our deepest secrets with each other.
And i have one thing to say, that our 12 and a half years of friendship will not be broken forever.
She also had a vision and how she described the scene was the most beautiful one i can picture in my mind.
I will never forget it.
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This afternoon, my family went to Ikea and we had our lunch there too.
The food was similar to the food at the Perth branch.
Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable family meal.
After that, we went hunting for a new swivel chair so that i wouldn't have to borrow my dad's swivel chair in his room whenever i felt like studying in my room.
I chose a red plastic butt hugging chair which my mum had actually persuaded me not to buy because it looked uncomfortable and back-aching to her.
But still, it was a cheap $39 and i found it quite comfortable.
When i have my own house in future, i'm gonna buy all my furniture from Ikea and also take some of the interior design ideas from the many showrooms in Ikea.
I also saw Xiaxue's baby blue day bed and i understood her feelings when she found that there wasn't a pink one which she preferred because i think the day bed would also look very nice in baby pink.
All in all, i have always enjoyed visits to Ikea.
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To end my post, here's wishing my dearest older sister a happy birthday.

HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY, MY DEAREST SISTER!

2009-07-26T21:38:00.007+08:00

Something's wrong with blogger again...
I had a dream last night...
I dreamt that there was some tall construction crane just outside my house (i'm living in a condo) and suddenly, there was an accident.
The crane toppled and crashed through the windows of my neighbour's house just beside my unit.
It was like a close call, that my house wasn't affected.
But the sight of that accident was a little chilling.
Also, when the crane crashed through the building, i remembered something like everyone in the building had to evacuate due to fears of the whole building probably collapsing (think something like 9/11 and the World Trade towers).
So i had to grab everything that we wanted to save and i took out all my clothes, my chimpchimp and other precious stuff, and then rushing out of the house.
But it was a false alarm and then everybody was safe to go back to their own houses and i remember feeling sheepish for having taken so many stuff and that i had to put all of them back in their usual places again.
It was a really terrifying experience and it was so realistic.
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Today i watched Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with my friends and i admit that the movie was a little boring.
The action scenes were quite good but a pity, they ran for a short while.
I would have preferred if there were more action scenes.
My favourite scene was one where Ron Weasley played his first Quidditch game against the Slytherins and he was so cool trying to block the quaffles from going through the hoops.
So yea, end of story.

2009-07-21T13:47:00.002+08:00

Ok i don't know what's wrong with blogger but i'm going to leave it just it is.
So well, I'M BACK FROM PERTH... since the 17th of July that is.
And ever since my mum and i came back, we have been following my sis' style of breakfast mornings by boiling half-boiled eggs and brewing coffee.
In the past, we were always saying there's no time to prepare a proper breakfast and everything but i'm sure there is a time for everything.
Also it's funny how after we came back that we began to buy more items than usual whenever we go to the supermarket.
For instance, eggs.
That's because Singapore has cheaper eggs than Australia's.
Even if we still have many eggs left in the fridge, we bought another carton of eggs from Cold Storage.
And i'm still amazed by the fact that the 1st carton of eggs was gone after maybe 2 days.
Well, the eggs became hard-boiled eggs.
That's an interesting anecdote for you.
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Another thing is the coffee maker.
My sis' house has a coffee maker and my sis would always make coffee for us in the mornings.
Well, the coffee tastes slightly stronger than what i had tasted back in Singapore.
I'm just interested in how you have to make your own coffee and how you can alter the strongness of the coffee.
So the trend was started.
Back in Singapore, i asked mum to buy a coffee maker and she agreed, but then my dad remembered we had a coffee maker at home and i never knew that we actually had one!
So back home it was, rummaging the cupboard for the darned thing and there it was, an old brownish faded box containing the coffee maker.
We quickly got it out and prepared with the bag of grounded coffee beans purchased at Cold Storage earlier, we brewed our first coffee, well, using the coffee maker.
The taste was... slightly less strong as compared to my sis', maybe it was the beans, but comparable to the kopi-o served in coffee shops.
Nevertheless, i had fun brewing coffee and i bet the coffee maker is happy because it is finally being utilised after being kept in a box for eons of years.
That's a happy ending for you haha!!!

2009-07-06T12:29:00.001+08:00

In about 4 hrs time, i will be flying on a jet plane!!!
Flying...
Flying...
Bom!

2009-07-06T12:15:00.001+08:00

An early-by-4-days birthday present!!!!
I got my driving licence!!!
Woohooo!!!
One wish struck off from the wishlist on the right!!!
Woohooooo!!!!
To quote Michael Jackson and Nigahiga,
TEEHEE!!!

2009-07-04T23:03:00.004+08:00

In 1 or 2 days' time, i will be leaving on a jet plane!
But in terms of planes, it's no big deal because i'm taking a budget airline...
Hahhaahhaha!!
But it's ok coz the flight's only 5 hrs long.
I'm hoping to catch some sunset views as well as a starry sky while up in the air.
But i'm not that very overly excited coz i've yet to get past my driving test.
Maybe the feeling of excitement will take over once i'm proclaimed to have passed the test.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

2009-07-03T21:02:00.001+08:00

Next Monday, on the 6th of July at 9.15am...
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
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I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
I'm going to pass my driving test.
In ONE attempt!

2009-07-03T11:48:00.000+08:00

First driving lesson in a really long time!
Latersss.... at 5.55pm.
Tml another one and sunday the last.
Monday is the day of the test!!!

2009-07-02T22:02:00.002+08:00

Kristen Stewart drives a mini!
I sho wanted that car!
(look at the wishlist on the right)

2009-06-26T11:11:00.003+08:00

When buying a house, buy the highest floor.
That way, no insects will get into your unit.
Not like the humongous grasshopper which flew into my home last night, sending me running in all directions.
It flew really fast, too fast until one moment you see it darting away in another place near you when you thought you just saw it over there.
I hope today you have learnt something.

2009-06-10T23:06:00.003+08:00

i dunno why im suddenly having cravings for certain foods.
just recently, i felt like eating apples and then the next, chicken rice.
apples were not my thing because i dun really like crunchy fruits.
as for chicken rice, i was quite sick of it because it was quite heavy on the stomach.
also, i preferred brown chicken because of its tasty flavour as compared to white chicken, esp when i hate eating the fatty skin of the white chicken.
but recently i felt like eating white chicken and now, i have started having white chicken rice all the way.
it's surprising how i no longer get sick of chicken rice anymore.
it's as though i'm pregnant.
...
another interesting issue is the recent news about isabella leong giving birth to a baby boy.
it was like, out of the blue, she gave birth just like that.
i didn't know she ever had a boyfriend (or maybe i wasn't up-to-date with the news).
also her giving birth has made me a little disappointed.
she's young and only 20 yet she is already a mother.
i mean she has a bright future ahead and esp with her good showing as a lesbian in spider lilies, she's set to soar ahead.
but u know how when actresses become mothers, they start to lose their glow and charm.
well i certainly hope this isn't the case for her.
also, the family is planning to move to sg so as to shield their son from the paparazzi in hk.
i think this is rather good news because this shows that they think of sg very highly.
also im so gonna stalk isabella haha.
okok just joking!
anyway when richard li mentioned that isabella shd be a fulltime mother to her son for 10 years, i felt this was rather a traditional way of thinking.
if i were her, i think i will protest.
being an actress and yet not being in the limelight for 10 yrs!
i think tt's rather long and unimaginable.
haha.
okok end off here now.

2009-06-04T21:01:00.004+08:00

i got it!
the sims 3!
i'm going to try it out!!!

guess what it is?
a stack of colourful books?
wrong!
it's a stack of hard disk drives!
from Western Digital My Passport series.
mine is the black and it was the last one in the shop.
i really wanted white!!!
well, the black one is glossy and shiny and therefore scratches can be seen easily.
guess i need to buy a casing for it.

2009-06-03T21:12:00.003+08:00

Some interesting facts about me:

1. I'm totally addicted to the floral smell of Softlan, a softener.
Whenever i see a bottle of pink Softlan, i would waste no time in grabbing the bottle, unscrewing the cap and putting my nose near the hole to inhale the glorious scent.
Now you know it, i'm a smeller.

2. I will sometimes fantasize about eating steak.
I've eaten steak before but i can never have enough of it.
Singapore restaurants serve measly pieces of steak.
To fulfil my steak cravings, i resorted to youtube to watch videos of people participating in steak challenges with steaks like a whopping 72 and 106 oz!!!
Truth be told, beef and mutton are my most favourite kind of meat (beef and mutton taste the same so i lump them together), followed by fish, chicken and then pork.
I'm drooling...

3. I talk to my chimpanzee.
Yes, i have a chimpanzee living with me.
I enjoy talking to him.
He never fails to cheer me up.

2009-05-22T15:17:00.003+08:00

berry nice blue sky!
and nice castle background!
belly nice!

2009-05-22T13:51:00.002+08:00

such a big picture!
haha!
yea as you can see, i bought 3 tickets for the Kop seats at the National Stadium.
one for my brother as a belated birthday present and the other 2 for my cousin and his dad, on behalf of the mum.
all 3 are crazy liverpool fans haha!
so yea, i was like rushing to Toa Payoh Courts close to 11am so as to avoid the working crowd during lunch hour.
luckily there were Kop seats tickets still available and i saw that the Grandstand Lower tickets were sold out though they were the same price as the Kop seats.
maybe it's because the Grandstand Lower is closer to the players, managers, VIPs, substitute benches...
i dunno why, but when i saw the news about the ticketing prices, i thought i had to get one for my brother.
i guess i just can't help being too generous haha.
fyi, i'm a manchester united supporter.
not a fanatic one... but just an observer, secretly supporting the team, though i would love for the team to come to singapore.
so hurry!
get the tickets while you can!
the tickets are predicted to sell out during the weekends!

2009-05-18T20:15:00.002+08:00

good news!
today is the day i finally completed all the lessons in the driving booklet within a span of 20 lessons, the average number of lessons!
initially, when i started learning to drive, my goal was not just only passing the test on the first attempt, it was also of trying to minimise the number of lessons so as to save as much money as possible.
and i think i did it with the smooth progress of the lessons so far.
for now, i have yet to attend 3 more revision lessons en route to the test which is on the 6th of july at 9.15am.
i have read the forums and people's replies have made me scared with all the stories of strict and sometimes unfair testers!
well, i have got to try my best with the help of god's grace too.
(fyi, 6th july was the earliest possible date i could find before my birthday and that day happens to be the day when i will be flying off to perth!)
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these few days, i have a few interesting things that happened to me, but i'm kinda lazy to type out a detailed account of them.
let me start off with them very briefly.
last week on a tuesday, i went out with ABC (can't reveal name) to Giraffe at Istana Park.
i strongly recommend this restaurant/cafe/bar because the alcoholic drinks are damn cheap like about $10-14?
we drank cocktails because i wanted so much to try them ever since i dunno when.
so i ordered pina colada while ABC ordered sex on the beach.
pina colada is more of pineapple and coconut milk while sex on the beach is more of peach and is milder.
so yea, after that, i realised i really have low alcohol tolerance after being woozy and having a pounding headache after just a little more than half a glass!
well, it was really an 'enriching' experience for me!
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another interesting incident that happened to me was having about 1/4 of my thumb nail broken.
well, it happened when i was so engrossed with turning the steering wheel during i dunno which part of parallel parking.
and so i rammed my thumb against the wheel and it cracked.
blood was oozing out at the cracked area and i felt like screaming, not because it was pain but because it was damn disgusting.
i also didn't want the instructor to know what happened so i just sort of drove one-handedly.
luckily, it was nearing the end of lesson and i was sweating a little.
what a day!
now the nail's not so bad, the crack is widening and i'm leaving it there until the nail drops off on its own.
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last friday was the day prison break ended its last season (season 4).
i was pretty disappointed that the series had to end but its happy ending somewhat mitigated my feelings.
i will let you on a little information of how i got to become hooked onto the series.
well, i was first introduced to the series by audrey k after she bought pirated copies of prison break seasons 1 and 2.
i watched season 1 first followed by season 2.
it was at that time that i got hooked onto the series because the plots of every episodes was soooo exciting and thrilling!
it also plays on your emotions whereby when the prisoners were almost going to make their escape, you get relieved and feel like applauding them but when they are finally spotted, your heart jumps out and you feel like beating yourself.
season 1 focused on detailing the main lead's (wentworth miller aka michael scofield) genius mind and extremely clever escape plans that nobody would have thought of.
his engineering expertise and background helped him to visualize fox river penitentiary's mazes of pipes, ventilation vents, tunnels etc, helping him in his escape plans.
why he wants to escape, you can find out yourself.
seasons 2 and 3 focused on michael scofield and his inmates' return to prison but this time round, they are placed in sona, a prison in panama.
season 4, the last season, focused more on the outside of the prison walls.
it is also where michael scofield and lincoln burrow's supposedly dead mother is actually a buyer of scylla.
it also reveals the dark secrets between the mother and her 2 'sons', 1 is her son and the other is not really hers.
overall, it's a very great show with witty and clever plots.
thumbs up to the producer and scriptwriter for this series!
i hope to see more of these shows in future.
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ok today's a rather long entry and i guess it's time to end it off with a goodbye and goodnight!

2009-05-08T20:13:00.003+08:00

this is the life!
and i'm enjoying every moment of it!
i've been going for driving lessons, watching tv and playing the psp.
but not forgetting... doing the housework especially mopping because i hate sweeping, a chore which i leave to dad to do.
well, today i did vertical parking and the ramp thingy which is supposed to help you control braking and the speed.
for vertical parking, it seems i have already gotten the hang of it, but what worries me is how am i going to do this kind of parking outside where there are no poles to guide me?
i hope they will teach me that.
as for the ramp, it took me quite some time to get the hang of it because i seem to have no control in my right foot when i press down the accelerator.
you are supposed to gradually press on it until the car inches forward and then having to quickly brake before it hits the pole in front.
and when i'm trying to step on the accelerator, it took me like ages to get the car moving because my foot can't seem to press it down further because i'm trying too hard not to step on the accelerator hard haha.
it's a good thing this ramp thingy has no time limit unlike vertical parking and parallel parking which is 3 minutes and 5 minutes respectively.
fyi, this ramp thingy is required for auto learners and not for manual learners, so yea rejoice if you are learning manual.
but still i should be happy because i'm advancing smoothly and it looks like i'm going to finish up stage 3 pretty soon, maybe in about 2 more lessons.
it was a pretty alright day today partly due to this instructor called simon ching because he explains really well and speaks clearly too.
so next monday, i'm hitting the roads and i hope i get an older car (Honda Civic) because i can control the car better than if i drive a newer car (Honda City).
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after watching clicknetwork's video on the chick and the dick, i feel like taking on a job at sticky, a sweets shop in the central.
it's awesome seeing them make those sticky, doughy, colourful stuff and mould them into small little sweets.
simply wow!
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and oh another thing, the woman of the geog dept in nus sent out an email to all geog majors regarding about jobs that are kinda like ambassadors.
and they are concerning the singapore tourism board (stb) and guess what these jobs are going to be?
being sort of an usher or a guide in the apec meeting or being an f1 ambassador for the singapore grand prix!
well, of course i signed up for both because i want to get this experience and also because of the moolah being paid out.
wowwwwwwwwwwwww...
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ok that's all!

2009-05-06T19:34:00.002+08:00

some of you may not know...
but exams are officially overrr for me!!!
no, wait!
'exams' isn't the right word.
it should be, my first year as an undergraduate in nus is officially overrrrrrr!!!
yea yea, way to go!
well, it actually ended like 2 days ago but i didn't feel like blogging here because i was too excited with being able to do the things that i cannot do during the exams.
right now, my main target is to try to finish the driving lessons within 20 lessons and then concentrate on working hard for the license!
not forgetting, being able to find a part-time job!
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yesterday, i was scared stiff with the disappearance of my msn contacts!
they were like, suddenly gone, all for no reason!
and i think my computer had been infected by a virus though mcafee didn't show that.
so i just added all my contacts one by one and i can only pray nothing happens afterward.
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sis just told me that prison break has returned!
like finally, after about close to 4 months of absence!
but it's ok, i only missed 3 episodes and right now, i'm embarking on a prison break marathon!
well, sort of...
and there's my psp as well!
and there's the tv!
and there's and there's...
i think i'm gonna be a fat lazy pig (well, i'm already fat...)
yea...

2009-05-03T18:44:00.003+08:00

tomorrow's last 2 papers and then freedom comes rushing!
i still have driving lessons to look forward to.
for me, i think getting a driving license matters more to me than being able to find a part-time job during the holidays.
seriously, there are not many jobs that allows a working period of only 1 month.
also, there's a possibility that i might be going to malaysia with my family members in june so this trip will be kind of disruptive to my job.
also, july holidays will be taken up by my perth trip.
so i guess, wahhh, let me see first...
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sis has been tempting me with new food discoveries over there in perth.
lately, she has been showing off to me food pictures such as huge burgers and authentic american breakfast.
i can't wait to go over there and start gobbling up authentic australian fare!
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last saturday was a bit of an emotional trauma...
i shan't say it out here...
hahahahahahaha...
my whole family knows...
the whole world is sure to know if you have a gossiper as your mother haha...
ok i am signing off!
i will be back somewhere after the exams.

2009-04-29T22:40:00.003+08:00

ok everyone, i'm back again to update on my exam papers.
what does this mean?
it means i'm fine with the papers and therefore in the right mood to talk about them.
hahahha.
anyways, GE2220 on tuesday was a great paper though i was not really sure about the last section where it's 10 marks.
but then again, i hope i did everything right, even the mcqs were manageable.
as for GE2224, i think it was worse than GE2220.
basically it is a human geography module and i don't really have an inclination towards human geography though it is more of common sense.
today's paper was a little of a blank where i didn't know what to write.
this module is quite chim really, with all the super perfect english in the lecture notes as well as the readings.
then again, this module is taught by a caucasian lecturer and even the tutor is also one.
i don't really recommend you all to take this module because it requires the discipline to read your articles faithfully and also to check the dictionary to look up the hard words.
well, what's done is done, i can only eagerly anticipate about my results.
i have 3 more papers to go, 1 on saturday and the other 2 on monday.
i think i'm rather pathetic considering that most people have about 1 or 2 more papers left and i'm still so slow haha.
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let me talk about tuesday's GE2220 exam.
there were other exam modules in the same hall as mine.
so i saw this lecturer (i think he is) invigilating for that particular module.
and i recognised him instantly.
he's quite a celebrity now that he has appeared in the news for the wrong reasons.
guess who is he?
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he's dr david tian aka dr date.
haha, he was in the news because he claimed to have dated over 30 girls.
and a lot of guys in singapore were criticising him for being too smug about being able to attract girls that easily.
that's how guys are, too much ego within them.
so yea, throughout the whole paper, i was stealing glances at him because he's not bad-looking but don't worry, i can assure you his presence didn't affect my performance in the exam hahaha.
and also he got quite big muscles, even bigger than bro's (disgusting bro, keep admiring and touching his arm and chest muscles, i still think he's still quite puny)
i wonder if there were others who recognised him as well.
yea end of story.
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i'm a little worried about the swine flu situation in many countries, especially australia.
because as you all probably know, i'm travelling to perth in july.
hopefully the swine flu situation would have improved by then, with lesser cases and lesser deaths.
still, i'm not going to let it affect my travel plans.
and i'm going for a flu jab with mum soon!
though i know flu jabs don't protect you against swine flu but i need to get some form of immunity since i always get colds for no reason.
but i'm pretty afraid of injections because the last time i went, it hurt a lot.
i think i must have tensed up when i saw the needle going for my arm.
guess i need to look away haha.
well i think that's all for today...
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and oh, have a look at my updated wish list.

2009-04-27T19:52:00.004+08:00

28 april is approaching really really soon!
that's because it's the day of my very first exam paper for semester 2 for the year 2008/2009.
tomorrow's ge2220 paper and yes, wish me luck for it.
i'm more or less prepared but i still feel i need to study more.
depending on the outcome of the paper tomorrow, i may or may not update you all about my thoughts about the paper.

2009-04-22T20:42:00.002+08:00

a not so public announcement:
i miss my sister!
(this is upon sis' instructions...)
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perth trip's been confirmed!
going there on 6th july and coming back on 17th july!
first time taking a budget airline which is jetstar!
all i know about the airline is it has leather seats which i think should be pretty cool!
so yea, i'm going there to meet sis because 'i miss my sis'.
therefore, all corny lovers, i don't think i will be able to celebrate my birthday with you all (10th jul by the way...) unless i celebrate it earlier.
let's see how things go.
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so... i'm thinking of getting a job during the june holidays because may is pretty much filled with driving lessons and probably the heart-pounding driving test.
i really really hope to obtain a licence after one attempt.
today, it seems i already mastered the 'art' of doing directional turns which is basically more of reversing into the adjacent lot.
parking is still 2 more lessons away!
hopefully, by friday i will be able to learn that, if not, 3 weeks later!
i saw on the internet that car rental companies in australia do not mostly allow people under 21 years of age to rent cars.
sigh... considering that i may get my licence before i go over in july...
i can't drive...
boo hoo!
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oh yea, i didn't mention why i want to earn money during the holidays.
i'm actually saving up for another perth trip possibly next year before bro goes off for ns.
and also a roadtrip to monkey mia in the northern part of perth.
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i'm happy jojo finds peace within a photo i took of swan valley in perth last year.
she loves it a lot and she is able to derive inspiration from it.
it's a wonder how nature is able to soothe us and make us calm.

2009-04-20T19:46:00.002+08:00

i'm in holiday mood.
firstly, this week is study week which means i don't have to go to school.
secondly, my perth trip in july is more or less confirmed, and i've been searching around for cheap tours within perth.
that has gotten me excited.
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okayyssss, exams are next week!
28 jul (tues) - ge2220 5pm
29 jul (wed) - ge2224 1pm
*2 may (sat) - ge2229 1pm (it's at sheares hall!)
4 may (mon) - ge2018 9am and sss1207 1pm
everybody, wish me luck for the exams.
i really really really need all the luck even if it means having the whole country participate in an exam prayer service for me.
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i'm not happy with xiaxue for not blogging for a long time.
last post was on 14th apr.
how long is that??
i've grown rather fond of her blog because i love the way her life sounds so interesting.
i also like how she easily gets angry at things which i think she shdn't be angry at.
it's rather humourous the way she see things.
okkkkayyy, now where's my commission for promoting xiaxue in my blog?
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this weekend, me and my family are going to jack's place to celebrate wood's birthday.
i'm looking forward to it because i can finally get to eat steak!
steak! steak! steak!
juicy fatty steak!
i envy the guys who get to gobble down a few kilograms of steak during an eating competition.
just search in youtube.
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okays i have nothing much to say.
i'm typing this post because i want to fill the emptiness in the blog.
after all, emptiness must be filled.
hahaha okay it's lame!

2009-04-07T12:08:00.002+08:00

Hiii long time no update again...
This morning, i saw Wong Li-Lin jogging out of Evans Road (the place where NUS Law School and CCAB are).
She's kinda wearing sunglasses (i say kinda because i forgot if she was really wearing sunglasses haha!) but she was still recognizable.
Kinda jolted me out of my sleepy daze while on the bus coz it's not everyday where u can spot a celebrity somewhere on the streets.
So yea, this is my simple story for today. (-.-)
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Basically, i'm not really looking forward to a week or so later because that's when poly is starting and that means kinda overcrowding in the buses especially 151, the bus that i always take to school.
For now, i'm rather relaxed and in high spirits because i know there will sure be empty seats in the bus, what with only students from SIM and NUS will be taking.
Don't want to sound auntie about being able to grab a seat or not but it's a matter of the long journey to school and therefore, after all, as my friend said to me, standing for long periods puts pressure on your feet and legs, giving you unsightly varicose veins streaking along the calves.
I've given you all a useful piece of information, so do take note of that.
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About my driving, i've gone for about 6 lessons and i've to say it's been a pretty smooth 'ride' and i think i've gotten a hang of driving.
The only thing i haven learnt is parking.
So yea, driving is something i look forward to, which is a good thing.
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I know you may find this post a lil boring haha.
I just want to eradicate any traces of abandonment that may be present within this blog.
Good news (for myself!): I've finally finished the group mapping project which we have sacrificed long hours for and i think we did a great job out of it.
Longest project meeting on record also, on a Saturday from 10am to 7pm!

2009-03-30T21:44:00.002+08:00

I was just looking at photos taken when i was in Sydney and Melbourne in 2006.
And immediately, my memories came rushing back.
Whenever i view these photos, i feel peaceful.
I dunno why, maybe i have an affinity with Australia?
I can never get enough of this country.

2009-03-27T22:05:00.003+08:00

Hi everyone, your favourite person is back!
The past few weeks have been a lil crazy with a sudden overload of projects and deadlines to meet.
However, thoughts of studies and projects are quickly overtaken by excitement towards driving lessons.
In case you don't know, i've been taking driving lessons since 18th of March and i've just had my 4th lesson today.
I can say that i'm really really looking forward to driving, now that i've already driven on the road around the yio chu kang neighbourhood area.
I think i've almost gotten a hang of driving and i really feel like driving my parents somewhere else right now at this very moment haha.
Heck care about whether i have a proper driving license because i still can't get enough of the feeling of being able to drive.
I'm still waiting to learn to drive on slopes as well as parking.
Hurry! I'm waiting!
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It's a few more days to a whole new almost holy month of April.
This also spells the fact that i'm nearing the end of my first year in NUS.
Wow, how quickly time passes...
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I better start thinking of a blog entry for nuffnang's competition.
Or maybe i won't be joining after all.
Argghhhh....
Where's my motivation to be able to travel to a dream state in Australia?
The deadline's end of March!
Quick quick, decide decide!

2009-03-09T14:09:00.003+08:00

Hi there!

Check back this blog for a future post regarding Nuffnang's contest entry provided im hardworking enough to properly draft my ideas haha.

See below for more details (extracted from Nuffnang's website):

Win a pair of air tickets to Australia & a come walkabout package of your choice when you come up with the most creative and convincing blog entry!
Ever dreamt of going to Sydney to visit the Opera House, to see the Koala bears in Australia or even experiencing snow adventure at Mt Buller? Or are you spoilt for choice?
Fret not!
Now you have a chance to experience Australia like never before!
Nuffnang is giving away:1) 2 Economy Class tickets on Qantas.
2) Come Walkabout Package & Experience of your choice (One package in one state for 2 only)

(here's the link: http://www.nuffnang.com.sg/blog/2009/03/09/nuffnang-contest-win-a-pair-of-tickets-to-australia/)

Wow!!!

2009-03-03T22:49:00.003+08:00

Let this blog be a diary of my detailed dreams.
Ok here goes...
Last night or rather, this morning, i dreamt of a tsunami, a huge one.
Not sure where it took place but the images of tall waves travelling at a fast speed towards the shore are so vivid.
I remember myself in a high-storey flat and being thankful for living on a high floor where the water would not affect me.
I also didn't feel scared but i was rather amazed to see waves hitting upon the shore.
Hahahaha...
Jo says i dream sadistic dreams.
True i would say, but i cant help it.
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And oh, i just heard from the news that 2 Singaporeans were shortlisted out of thousands and thousands of applicants to be among the top 50 in the running for the 'Best Job in the World' contest.
Wow!

2009-03-01T00:06:00.003+08:00

The very 1st March post for the year 2009!
Here goes...
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I JUST HAD THE WILDEST DREAM EVER...!
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To work with wildlife!
Imagine being a wildlife officer or a gamekeeper in South Africa or in the Australian outback!
That's really really a dream to be coveted.
Donning the khaki shirt and pants/shorts...
That's the life!

2009-02-25T16:56:00.006+08:00

Pimp my homepage!
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Previously, my homepage was set to Yahoo!Singapore because i thought i couldn't do without the news feeds it provides daily.
News feeds that are juicier than an orange!
However, i preferred Google's search results which were more relevant than Yahoo's.
Until i stumbled on an article in ST's Digital Life where it talked about adding features such as news feeds, weather reports, games etc onto Google's homepage.
And so i followed, changing my homepage from Yahoo to Google because i finally can read news feeds off Google.
Even more so, Google provided the option of changing the theme and outlook of your current homepage.
As you can see above, i set mine to a Paul Frank theme!
Super, isn't it?
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On a very short note, the monkey wearing braces is very cute hor?

2009-02-18T15:01:00.003+08:00

I'm very sleepy.
The days where the long red gushing river will come flowing through an empty channel are soon to arrive.
I've just made myself a hot cup of white coffee and i've yet to put my mouth onto the rim of the cup to sip that nice, tantalising and aromatic brown liquid.
Here on the coffeetable lies piles and piles of paper and stationery.
Waiting on my laptop screen is an essay document that is to be completed and handed in 2 days later.
Oh, the evils of procrastination and boredom and sleepyness and laziness.
Atishoo, atishoo!
And away with you, to a far far far away land.
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This must be a sign of an imminent sign of madness.
Someone help bring me back to reality!

2009-02-01T00:37:00.005+08:00

I'm going for NUS Bike Quest '09!!!
I'll be entering in the competitive category together with my other 2 siblings and sis' friend!
I think it's gonna be fun with solving clues at checkpoints and racing around east coast park, trying to win the competition.
Wooooo!!!
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I realised i locked my tagboard.
No wonder my tagboard's looking dismal and abandoned.
Hey readers, my tagboard's now unlocked and please feel free to tag as much as you want!!!
Bring life to my blog!

2009-01-24T23:09:00.002+08:00

I remember vividly the dream i had last night.
Imagine the effect you get when you are watching the security screen and you see something wierd and out of the ordinary.
That's how my dream appeared.
I was having casual dreams and suddenly, an image of somebody, maybe a child, appeared to be bent over the window, but he was way bending over precariously and dangerously.
And then, i saw a pair of hands lifting up the legs of the child and then heaving the body over the window.
I think the child was screaming, im not too sure.
The child then fell to his death at the bottom.
At the bottom, there was a dark blue van with a police siren switched on but no words 'Police' displayed on the van whatsoever.
All of a sudden, the dream ended abruptly and my heart was beating quite fast.
I knew i had woken up but i darent open my eyes only to find that dawn hasnt broken and the room was still dark.
You might think im typing a creative essay but the dream was so real, it couldnt be described clearly.
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Just now, i did some 'spring-cleaning' by clearing and rearranging my JC stuff i had accumulated over 2 years.
I had actually postponed doing so for 1 year and tonight was the time i managed to get around to doing it.
I derive satisfaction in making my house tidy and neat.
Never mind the many sniffles and sneezes i had to go through during the process of clearing because at the end of it, i know it would be worthwhile.
So, now i can sit back and admire my 'handiwork'.
Hahhahaahah!!!

2009-01-21T20:37:00.002+08:00

Final theory test overcame!
Practical lessons, here i come!
Simply cant wait to molest the steering wheel!
But before that, i need to see the doc to obtain a letter allowing me to go ahead with practicals.
So yea, it's this friday.
For sure, i will be allowed to take practicals so yea, probably next week, going to apply for PDL (probational driving licence) and then start booking my practicals!
Had a fun time letting my family guess whether i managed to pass the test.
Seriously, the FTT is easier than the BTT if you ask me.
Hip, hip, hooray!

2009-01-19T09:45:00.002+08:00

Back still aches...
Din go for lecture...
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Lilian Too says i will have a good year ahead for 2009.
Especially for health and wealth.
It's exceptionally good.
But not for the life and spirit essence which is not so good and thus precautions should be taken.
Hope for the best!

2009-01-18T19:20:00.003+08:00

I'm ageing.
I'm suffering from back pain.
I dont know why, but i woke up from my nap with back pain.
I cant bend nor sit straight.
Luckily i can still walk but maybe not as fast.
How how how...
Hope it goes away soon!

2009-01-11T22:28:00.002+08:00

School's starting tml!
This signals a new life for me, in a way.
And maybe for my bro who's receiving his o level results tml!
Aunt also gave me a pomelo leaf just now for good luck.
Is it a sign of all good things to come?

2009-01-10T14:41:00.005+08:00

I've changed my blog skin, this time to a more cheery and brighter background.

I thought it was time i changed the dark black-orangey screen that i used to stare at for months.

So how's the change now?

Like it?

I hope so.

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It's a good thing i've managed to get all my modules which i've bidded for earlier on.

The next thing for me to do is to buck up so i will be able to pull up my cap and eventually mark the end of my first year in NUS on a high note.

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A sweet dream manifested in my head while i was sleeping.

I woke up with drool that was almost touching my pillow.

2009-01-07T17:45:00.002+08:00

Wow, it has been eons ago since i last blogged.

Frankly, i didn't feel like blogging these days because i guess no one really cares what i write about myself.

But today somehow, i decided to blog out of pity for my dear blog which is like a human being, something that needs to be cared for constantly in order not to let it rot away within the depths of the cyberworld.

So basically, the year 2008 has particularly been a whirl of emotions, challenges and friendships.

Looking back, i think 2008 was not quite a good year for me, some things i won't reveal here for you readers sadly haha.

For everyone, 2008 is synonymous with the global economic recession but for me, it's synonymous with the beginning of a new life in the form of the 1^st year in NUS.

And this new life, i must say, was quite a challenge, something that i've never experienced before and is the biggest one to date.

Sadly, last semester did not end on a high note for me and so, i've made a resolution to push myself to the limits this coming new semester starting on 12^th January.

Though i know new year's resolutions are bad for us, i feel it's necessary for me to make one because this coming semester is a time for me to climb up the student ladder so as to place myself in a comfortable level among my peers.

Moving off from the subject of university life, i shall talk about how i'm currently spending my time during the end of sem break.

Since my maid left for good, my family has been sharing the work of the household chores and i find myself being the one to mop the floor almost everyday with the exception of weekends and parents' off days.

It's a little tiring for the mopping part especially when my mum insists that the house must be mopped everyday.

I personally feel that mopping should take place every 2 days because i guess our house is quite clean except for the occasional pesky dust balls lurking in dark corners.

But well, i think i've inherited a bit of the cleanliness freak from mum so i think i can't quite stand the idea of having a dirty and greasy floor to walk on when i come home.

Another thing, while i was sweeping the floor just now before mopping, i found a lot of hairs on the floor as usual due to my sis' constant stroking of her hair for i don't know what reason.

Probably, she wants to straighten her hair or remove her split ends or whatever.

And i realised actually we really can't have a dog if we were to be constantly annoyed about the presence of hair all over the place because dogs will always shed fur constantly so i can't imagine the look on my mum's face when she sees more and more clumps of hair as well as sis' hair strewn all over the place. (mum has this thing against hair)

And then we move off from the subject of household chores, next, i will talk about the recent blockbuster drama of the year, 'The Little Nyonya'.

The Mediacorp production ended its run last Monday on a not so high note because i was confused about the ending until i read up on the official forum for more information on the ending.

But still, it was the main character that captured me and truthfully, i had watched the show just because of her haha.

The show has certainly reached out to me a lot by way of growing interest in Jeanette Aw and this show actually made me sit up and notice her even more.

I had actually taken notice of her since the days of Beautiful Connection but then i hadn't thought much of her acting or looks.

So among the 7 princesses of Mediacorp, 2 actresses stand out and that would be Rui En and Jeanette.

Luckily, i'm not suffering from 'The Little Nyonya withdrawal syndrome' because the present new show 'Reunion Dinner' which started airing yesterday is quite funny and humorous.

School is starting next Monday and currently, i'm bidding for my modules which is a nightmare and worry for me because the gem and ss are always the expensive modules and it is made worse with the fact that i have very little points in my g account.

Wish me all the best in being able to get all my desired modules!

And most importantly, i hope for a good and productive new year of 2009!

2008-12-13T23:53:00.002+08:00

Recently, my brother somehow influenced me to have an interest in swords.

Replica ones.

And if you ask me what kind of sword i preferred since there are so many kinds of swords around, i would say the Japanese katana swords as shown above.

The blade is not too thin nor too fat, in fact, the width is just right.

The blade should also be as long as possible so that the sword can be swung around with ease.

All the more awesome if the sword is fully functional, in this case, it must be able to cut or slash through things yet not destroying the blade during the process.

As such, the blade should be made of high carbon steel and not the usual common stainless steel which is only used for decorative swords.

I would appreciate it if the sheath or the blade has some intricately designed engravings such as dragons, embroidery, characters etc.

I know these so-called toys or collectors' items are very very pricey with the cheapest clocking in at 3 digits but the price is worthwhile because you know your sword, although a replica, is something very painstakingly crafted with the best materials such as bamboo, oak and steel.

I sound very 'boy' right?

But i can't help it if i suddenly take a liking towards swords.

I would also appreciate a gun as well.

Take note, this is a hint.

(These swords are available at Caesars and Liang Seng Sports)

2008-12-11T18:12:00.002+08:00

I'm back from Penang since yesterday.

But the one thing that's weighing on my mind is the fact that i didn't attend Aud K's birthday dinner.

I was too tired to turn up but i know that she was rather disappointed.

In fact, i had suggested to her previously that she should organise a party of some sort since we didn't get to attend any of hers during our jc days.

Haiz, i really feel bad and i would like to say 'I'm sorry'.

It's your 20^th and yet i couldn't make it a point to celebrate with you.

Somehow, i will make it up to you one day next year since you are already in Indo.

2008-12-06T21:57:00.003+08:00

Yesterday was the day i passed my BTT at SSDC.
Actually, i could have taken the test much earlier, say, in July after my birthday.
But then i procrastinated all the way till October before i decided that enough was enough because the whole family especially my mum was eager to see me receive my driving licence ASAP so that they could use me as their alternative driver besides my dad while sis is away in Aussie.
Clever of mum eh?
In fact, i wasn't looking forward to attending hours of practical lessons or mugging for theory tests especially when i was so sick of studying after my A Levels'.
But what is perseverance?
I will persevere all the way and get my licence as fast as i can.
I've booked for my next Final Theory Test (FTT) which is on 21st Jan at 6.45pm.
But i will try applying for the Probational Driving Licence in between so that i can start my practical driving lessons ASAP.
So yes!
Driving licence FTW!
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And tomorrow morning, i'm jetting off to Penang!
I know it's not a big deal considering that there are quite a number of Sgporeans flying off to the US in light of the low airline fuel surcharge due to the economic crisis.
But still, i get to go to the airport and also be able to enter the 'special' and 'mysterious' zones that will lead you to the boarding gates.
All these are what matters to me haha!!!
So i've made a resolution to do as much shopping as possible while there since the Malaysia Great Savings Sale is now on!
I really hope the things over there are cheaper than freaking expensive Sg, recently voted 12th Most Expensive City in Asia.
Wahhhhhhhhh!!!!
Looking forward to travelling!
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I hate my new hairstyle...
It's too short...
I hope it grows longer before Aud K's birthday party bash at RTC...
It's really freaking ugly...
I look like a primary school kid...
Why is my face so round of all things???

2008-12-03T12:43:00.004+08:00

Hear ye, hear ye, all you Grand Theft Auto fans!!!
The PC version for this game is coming soon to our region!!!
Today is the day that Europeans will finally get their hands on this prized possession! (US got theirs yesterday)
So yea, i've never stopped believing that the game will surely be produced for the PC.
And finally, my dream has come true!
I will surely get my hands on it once it reaches our shores!
Even i've already updated my wishlist at the right column!
Please, can anyone get this game for me this Christmas?
After all, Christmas is a season of giving!
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Specifications for the game are as follows according to Rockstar's website:

Recommended System Requirements:

OS: Windows Vista – SP 1 / XP with SP 3

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz, AMD Phenom X3 2.1Ghz

Memory: 2 GB (Windows XP) 2.5 GB (Windows Vista)

18 GB Free Hard Drive Space

Graphics/Video Card: 512MB NVIDIA 8600 / 512MB ATI 3870

Minimum System Requirements:

OS: Windows Vista – SP1 / XP with SP3

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4Ghz

Memory: 1.5GB

16GB Free Hard Drive Space

Graphics/Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900

2008-11-28T12:29:00.003+08:00

G'day mates!
Haha, i'm trying to imitate an Australian cowboy speak.
Ok there's a super old show coming up on TV called 'Different Cuts, Different Strokes'.
Ahh, the memories...
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Let me tell you about my dreams.
I dont know why i have had recurring dreams of roaring airplanes zooming past the sky outside my house.
I always dream of myself standing by the windows at the living room and then watching the planes zoom past.
Not commercial planes but fighter planes.
But the most significant moment was when i could hear very clearly the distinctive roarrrrrr as the planes fly past.
And i always wake up feeling scared, not the kind of mood like you have when you are admiring planes.
It is that sound which always triggers fear and panic in me.
Maybe the NDP fighter planes' kind of sound.
And oh, there was this dream involving some kind of training session where Singapore fighter planes and Hong Kong fighter planes (i know it's HK because of the national flower which is the orchid) learn to shoot missiles at each other!!!
In the end, the Singapore fighter planes shot the HK fighter planes down.
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Ok enough of dreams but i will still come back to tell you more if ever i have such dreams again.
Now i have one more paper to go!!!
But er, it's SW1101E which is a rather dry topic and not my cup of tea.
Please remind me not to take modules related to social work.
The holidays are approaching and i'm more than ready to welcome the days of freedom with wide-stretched arms!
Aud K's bday is coming and im thinking of getting a present for her since we dont get to celebrate while we were in college.
So yea, still thinking hehe.

2008-11-26T14:18:00.003+08:00

So yeaps, 2 down, 3 more to go.
Yesterday, i had GE1101E paper and i found it quite manageable in terms of ideas and questions.
The only thing im not sure of is whether i've put forward my answers correctly though i hope my ideas are there and thus will help to pull the grade up.
So right now, im studying for EL1101E (an open book exam hooray!) and SE1101E paper (closed book sadly)
I really really cant wait for hols to start right after my exams are over because ever since school started, i've felt as though i havent had a proper hol though i have had about 7 to 8 mths of hol to begin with!
Arggh wait!
I've got BTT to tackle after my exams!
Oh shucks!
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Penang trip's on 7th Dec and i cant wait to go over there and start spending money like crazy haha.
Moreover, the Malaysia Savings Sale starts end of the month till Jan next year i think, so i guess it's the right time for me!!!
Wahahhahaha!!!!

Of Modern Architecture blah blah blah

2008-11-19T15:16:00.006+08:00

In light of the upcoming modern architecture GEM exam this freaking saturday at 9am at SDE Exhibition Hall with me sitting at Seat No. 202, i shall rant in this post.

Waaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh....
This might be the module with the most boring lectures but ironically, the content within itself isnt that boring, provided you have powerful engrish to be able to understand the chunky text in the textbook.
You also need good visual and observational skills to know what the author is describing about, like pilasters, cornices, facades, cubism...
Okok im not trying to boast about my 'extensive' and 'profound' knowledge of architecture haha.
But really, architecture is not just about what you suddenly feel like building or what your image of a nice, perfect building is like.
Every actions and preferences of the ideal building always have a theory to them.
It can also be called "The Psychology of Buildings and their Architecture" if ever there is such a module.
The worse thing about studying this module is that architecture has many movements such as Modernism, Futurism, Classicism, Organicism etc
And every one of the movements has its own prominent architects such as Bruno Taut, Walter Gropius, Adolf Loos etc.
And every one of these architects has built something, obviously.
The list goes on.
As i studied, i realised i do have a liking for some architectural movements because the styles of the buildings suit my taste.
For example, Organicism (Frank Lloyd Wright's houses especially)
Let me show you some pictures:

Ward Willits House

Fallingwater

Avery Coonley House

(All pictures courtesy of the faithful Wikipedia)

So how? Ultra-modern right?
An idea of your perfect house?
Ok back to studying...

2008-11-10T22:59:00.002+08:00

Arghhhh!

I regret buying my psp over the nds lite!

And now i have the urge to buy an nds lite right now!!!

I dunno what came over me but im guessing it's because of my friend's irritating antics of asking me questions regarding the nds lite which i have no experience on.

Im asking sis to buy the console for me over in Aussie because of the cheaper prices and the falling Aussie dollar.

Recession periods do have its ups in life.

2008-11-03T13:56:00.003+08:00

My lunch today consisted of CARBONARA MUSHROOM PASTA!
Ok i cheated a little here by using pre-made Leggo's carbonara pasta sauce.
But nevertheless, the overall culinary creation turned out to be delicious and passable!
I think it could be used as a way to stimulating a man's stomach haha.
Anyway, the mushrooms i used were Swiss brown mushrooms, the kind that you can find at breakfast buffets especially in Western countries.
So today, i was kind of reunited with my first love, the mushrooms!
Because i spent years looking for the mushrooms i loved so much but i ended up getting the wrong ones especially the Chinese ones such as shitake mushrooms.
So yea, if you want me to cook for you, feel free to put up your hands and say "I want!"

2008-11-03T13:20:00.008+08:00

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS THAT YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

1. My eyes
2. My cute face (don't laugh!)
3. My eyelashes

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THREE PHYSICAL THINGS THAT YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

1. 2. 3. Short and sweet, everything! (just trying to be modest)

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THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. Teochew dialect (should i be proud of it?)
2. Could have descended from some great Chinese philosopher?
3. Could have been a relative of some Hollywood star

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THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Someone with flatulence in a closely-packed space
2. Creepy crawlies
3. The end of the world

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THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Technology (eg. laptop, handphone etc.)
2. Chimpchimp, the chimpanzee from NICI (in my eyes, he ain't a toy but a real human)
3. Clothes (would you rather go naked??)

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THREE THINGS THAT YOU ARE WEARING NOW:
1. Borneo Orangutan "Save our Life" black tee (note the grammatical error in the quote)
2. Baggy oversized black shorts
3. Sports bra from Sabina and pink striped panties from Hush Puppies

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THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE BANDS OR MUSICAL ARTISTS:
1. 2. 3. No comment

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THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE SONGS (RIGHT NOW):
1. 2. 3. No comment

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THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
1. Humor
2. Trust
3. And most importantly, a man.

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THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE PREFERRED SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
1. Height, not too tall, not too short!
2. Charming face
3. Pan-Asian looks

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THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:
1. Motherly interaction with chimpchimp
2. Hamster squeezing
3. Gluing my butt to the floor so that i can use the laptop which is on the coffee table

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THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. Be done with school and start working!
2. See chimpchimp transform into a real chimpanzee right before my eyes
3. Twirl my hair

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THREE CAREERS YOU ARE CONSIDERING/HAVE CONSIDERED:
1. Zookeeper
2. Pet store owner
3. Cleaning lady at coffeeshops

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THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Switzerland
2. Japan
3. The Bahamas

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THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Something essential for the continuance of the homo sapiens species
2. Loot a shopping mall
3. Meet Hollywood stars

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THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
1. Related to Qn 1 in previous section
2. Females have the first say!
3. We know how to enjoy life unlike the men!

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THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE NOT STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
1. I'm a tomboy!
2. Being ultra-feminine isn't in my vocabulary
3. Unable to tolerate squeamish actions of females

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I tag anybody who reads this.

Don't worry, it's not compulsory.

2008-10-29T13:32:00.003+08:00

I will cut the long story short.
Have you ever wondered why your dreams that you cannot control (kinda) turn out to be sort of prophetic?
I think mine was kinda when i had a dream 7 months back in Apr, a few days before jetting off to Perth to visit my sissy.
I dreamt that i was standing at an airport runway, watching a Qantas plane flying overhead me and then making a landing.
But the plane had a hole like something had ploughed through and metal parts were dangling at the sides of the hole.
I remembered feeling scared because the extent of the damage was kinda bad.
...
Now, i have to admit that i really felt apprehensive about the flight that i was due to take a few days later.
Thankfully, it didnt take place (touch wood, of course) but however, 3 months later in July, the same thing (but of a smaller scale) really did happen to Qantas which sustained a hole in one side and then forced to make an emergency landing in Manila.
Well, i didnt realise i had a dream quite similar to the real-life event because i might have forgotten all about it until this morning when i was in deep thoughts during lecture.
The dream came rushing back to me like a flashback and it struck me that it was kind of similar to the Manila event and especially so when it was a plane that belonged to Qantas.
Wow, i guess i was really thinking too hard until my eyes started to ache sort of.
Well, this post's for me and you readers to ponder, is it a prophetic dream?
Or is it just a coincidence?
...
Let me sidetrack a little.
I once had a funny dream that was about 2 men (why need 2 men???) telling me that i will die at 19 years old, which is like a year away.
Haha, of course i shouldnt dwell too much about it but it's funny how this kind of dreams that are sort of a prophetic nature suddenly sprout up in your head when you are sleeping.
Well, the thing for me to do is to wait and see!
Hahahaha!!!
...
Speaking of dreams, let's talk about aspirations.
Oh no dont worry, i'm not gonna talk about my studies, work, all the usual stuffs etc.
It may sound random to you but i would like to start working soon and earn lots of money so that the money will go to the purchase of a sports car.
If i cant afford it, i will just buy a normal sedan car and then decorate it with sport rims, a spoiler, larger wheels with thin sharp-looking spokes and an engine tuned to emit a noisy vroom vroom sound similar to that made by a motorcycle.
Fast cars really give me a sense of thrill and adrenaline rush.
I think sporty cars are really like prized trophies to admire, they have a kind of style that is very appealing to me.
Hahahaha!!!

2008-10-22T22:49:00.002+08:00

I'm becoming a regular patron of The Grinning Gecko, a small western-style cafe located at the corner of Central Forum.
It doesnt mean the food tastes out of this world but they are really priced cheaply for a reasonable portion.
And i say reasonable because im able to feel full afterwards haha.
So i've tried beef stew, mushroom pasta, dory fish fillet and roast chicken, all with pasta because you get the option of having your meals go with pasta, rice or mashed potato.
The beef stew was the best, it tasted heavenly and reminded me of home.
Refreshing too...
The mushroom pasta had a kind of wierd tasting mushroom sauce, the creamy kind.
Tasted a bit too 'herby' and 'cinnamony'.
That's because they used cinnamon for the sauce and i think it's a rather wierd combination.
But then again, the taste is really unique so kudos to their creativity because i guess nobody has ever come up with a recipe that includes adding cinnamon to make mushroom sauce.
So yea, i recommend you have a go at the cafe, the food may not be so 'high-class' to you but at least, it's edible and doesnt make you wretch from the taste haha.

2008-10-22T12:08:00.003+08:00

Is my blog going for dead?
Or is my blog dead because im leading such a mundane not-worth-talking-about life?
Perhaps.
...
I've been swamped with projects that i can hardly find time to do my favourite things at least.

I even forgot to do the one most important thing i do every tuesday, meaning yesterday.
That's because i was determined to rush home and complete the powerpoint slides to prepare for today's sucky architecture presentation.
I hope everything goes well because i better be rewarded for going through a lot of effort to obtain research materials for my presentation haha.
Coz last monday, i was at National Library to source for research materials relating to the man behind my troubles - Balkrishna Doshi.
And when i could find what i wanted, i practically wanted to jump for joy and the expertise of the photocopy man to be able to enlarge the pictures i wanted frm the reference book made me all the more think that i've achieved something tt is so great.
Haha, i must be exaggerating but you wont understand what my work consists of anyway...
...
I think im a rather pathetic university student coz i haven yet made any close friends that i can have lunch with or study with.
I mean i actually have a FEW, but they seem to be too busy or sth.
And right now, im alone in the library with an empty and growling stomach that is screaming for edible matter but cant get to receive coz of the need to chope the power point for my laptop.
Oh woe is me, i wish there is someone i know beside me to help me take care of my laptop so that i can run downstairs and grab a bite or two.
Ah, there's my favourite cup corn!
I think the taste is much better than the pasar malam kind coz the corn nibblets are so juicy and sweet and sometimes there is a generous serving of margarine added.
Yummy!
...
Ok nth more to say, i hope i've appeased those nervous anxious hearts of others out there who are anxiously waiting for just a single updated post frm me.
Haha, just kidding!
Im also anxiously waiting for sissy to come back so we can wreak havoc wherever we go.

2008-10-07T18:10:00.003+08:00

Seeing Sendhil Ramamurthy a.k.a Mohinder Suresh of the Heroes cast on the mrt on my way to school this morning was the first thing that shocked me.

Yes, it really is him!

The handsome rough patchy face with the curly hair.

Do you believe it?

Hahaha, ok im telling you not to believe me because he was just a look-alike.

The reel him has the same physique, facial structure as well as clothing style.

The only difference is that the reel guy has a shorter and neat hairstyle.

That was one way to spice up the long journey to school in the mornings.

2008-09-29T15:31:00.000+08:00

I feel like attending the Thai Voodoo talk organised by babyboss from the Society of Paranormal Investigators (SPI).
I think the talk is very much related to my southeast asian module and also there are live artifacts such as cat fetus being used.
Need to pay $18 coz im not a society member.
Hmm i think set, i want to go.
For more info, here's the link:
http://www.paranormal.org.sg/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2548

2008-09-27T14:06:00.014+08:00

So i was there watching the F1 race yesterday.

But i didnt watch from the grandstands nor did i purchase a ticket for the walkabout.

Instead, mum and i met up with aunt to go up to her office which is at the 50th floor of UOB Plaza Tower 1.

And there, we were met with a great vast sweeping view of the singapore skyline plus the brightly-lit circuit of the F1 race.

It's certainly free-to-watch anyway haha.

The most amazing thing is that we were able to hear for ourselves loud and clear the loud vrooming of the tremendous motor power coming from the race cars even from behind the office glass windows on the 50th floor.

And then today's newspapers reported that the noise could be heard from as far away as Tanjong Rhu and Jalan Besar.

Look below for pictures and videos.

(pardon me for the blurry pictures because i took them on my handphone)

2008-09-26T12:47:00.007+08:00

Long hiatus right?

Hhaha no fret, i'm back again because i've found something to talk about.

(you might think the pictures have nothing to speak for themselves but just bear with me)

So...

I took a trip to Arab Street yesterday for my SE1101E fieldtrip report.

This was after my sis' recommendation, that i could find many things to observe and feel while there.

I didnt regret my decision to go there for my report because the whole place really gives you a feeling of nostalgia with old antique items and shopfront facades reminiscent of old-time singapore.

Let the pictures below do the talking.

Rows of colourfully-painted shop display windows and doors.

Grand Sultan Mosque, can be easily seen from afar.
Beautiful pedestrian walkway of Bussorah Street Mall.

Very captivating picture.

I have always been captivated by the trademark picture that can be found in social studies textbooks.

It somehow brings me back to the past.

Really liked the Balinese style of shopfront facade.

Little trinkets and sweets with a facade that brings me back to the past.

Nice archway.

Giant shisha hookah outside a Mediterranean restaurant.

Rattan baskets of beautiful reddish and brownish hues.
The white ones are also not bad.

Nice wall colour and windows. (good photography? haha ok joking!) A pity this egyptian restaurant was closed, i guess it opens at night. But the blue tall windows caught my eye, thus i took a photo of them.
(again good photography? again joking!)

Mosi Cafe that serves Moroccan food.

Seriously the food is veryyy delicious and also huge servings!

Value for money, i would say.

Nice female owner inside although english not too good.

Interior of the cafe, i had to sit on the carpeted floor because of the low tables.
It is the norm in Mediterranean countries.
Also i think if you patronise the cafe at night, it will be crowded with people smoking shisha.
(i would like to try that haha, joking!)

Huge shisha hookah display glass.
A cup of espresso teh tarik.

While drinking it, i can imagine the drink contains camel milk because it is sort of a staple in Mediterranean countries.

Well yeah, it tasted weird and the wierdness came from the milk.

The chicken kofta with salad and fries i had for my lunch.

Absolutely delicious really!
Costs 12 bucks.

And very filling!

I had to force myself to finish the whole bowl, eventually leaving the peas and tomato slices behind.

A shop supposely Afghan i think (going by the words of greetings) selling imported Japanese products.

What a mix of culture!

...

Overall, Arab Street is a really nice place to go to to do your own reflection due to its laidback atmosphere.

And also numerous cultures can be found there.

Let me name some of them:

Afghan, Moroccan, Arab, Malay, Turkish, Egyptian, Indonesian, Peranakan and other middle eastern nationalities.

...

Today's the F1 race!

1st practice race starts at 7pm and the whole thing ends at 11.30pm i think.

Aunt is lucky to have her office located at the 50th floor of UOB Plaza Tower 1.

That means her office building directly faces almost the whole track circuit according to her.

Highly likely that she will stay back along with her colleagues to watch the race.

Lucky her...

2008-09-11T19:24:00.003+08:00

I've been to the toilet 3 or 4 times in school today.

But all of my businesses, big and small, are done at the squatting cubicle.

No, it's not because i like to squat while doing my business.

Because all of the toilets i went to had queues, and all the time, i got a squatting cubicle.

So wierd.

Getting a squatting cubicle is about 1/4 of the time and it's magical that i managed to get all of them.

Haha.

2008-09-08T14:55:00.003+08:00

I think i should pat myself on the shoulder for planning my timetable in such a way that i have no lessons on Monday.

Why?

Because i wont have what everyone calls, Monday Blues.

And yea i think arranging my timetable such that school actually starts on Tuesday works perfectly.

Because i no longer feel apprehensive of Monday but instead, look forward to school on Tuesday.

Hmm, what a great satisfying idea!

...

And regarding Audrey's latest post about the Serangoon Gardens issue...

Well, i've been wanting to blog about it since the estate is just maybe 3 stones' throw away from my house but it slipped from my mind somehow.

So well here goes my views on this issue.

(I'll try not to be racist here...)

...

Since everybody close to me know im racist, well not that very much, you can now guess wat my view on this issue.

Yes, im not happy abt the decision to turn the old Serangoon Gardens Technical School into a foreign workers' dormitory!

Come on, everyone knows Serangoon Gardens is set to become the next Holland Village and suddenly they want to reverse this fact by going the opposite direction and instead turn the estate into the next Kaki Bukit Industrial Park???

Hello??!!

I've been to Kaki Bukit, and all i see are piles and piles of clothing hung everywhere, their balconies, windows, gates, fences...

And millions of bicycles parked outside their rooms and dorms...

Giving them a place to live is fine with me, at least it's more orderly and humane to do so.

But at least, build the dormitory in the suburbs like Lim Chu Kang or Changi.

...

Even if im not racist, there are others who are, typical Singaporeans anyway.

These typical Singaporeans will have their parental instincts automatically turned on to full blast the moment they encounter foreign workers walking towards them in the opposite direction.

Because they fear for their children's safety.

They turn on the blinds on their car windows when their cars stop beside a lorry or a truck carrying foreign workers as they fear unnecessary stares being shown upon their offsprings.

Yes yes, i bet the Gen Y'ers' childhoods are filled with these humiliating incidents.

And even now that im already 18 years old, i still have a phobia of foreign workers looking into the car window and staring at me from their pick-ups.

Well, not all of them do that, but my stand on that is, please please call off this naive, immature idea!

Imagine a factory being built right in the middle of Orchard Road!

...

So can this post qualify to be rated NC-16?

Or even better rated PG?

Hahaha.

...

Speaking of Serangoon Gardens, i do feel a tug at my heartstrings when i heard of the news that the former Paramount Building will be torn down to make way for a new 14-storey shopping mall.

I think it will be like the tallest building in Serangoon Gardens.

My childhood was practically spent going to Cafe Cartel, CoffeeBean...

And i can still remember the pet shop which was, a pity, replaced by another shop.

But anyway, old things should make way for the new.

We just have to bear the unsightly construction works for the next 2 years.

Oh if u do ever make a trip to Serangoon Gardens, have a look at Pets' Station which is just opposite the Paramount Building.

It's the most favourite haunt of mine where i can see the different breeds of dogs.

Cute and big ones!

2008-09-05T17:15:00.002+08:00

Somehow i really enjoy the ride home from school on bus 151.

It's when bus 151 travels along Bukit Timah Road that i begin to admire the scenery and rich people's houses.

And today was particularly more relaxing and a quiet time for me to reflect because of the blue sky.

As i looked up staring at the blue sky, it made me appreciate this part of Singapore even more and that is Bukit Timah Road.

I think if i were to live in a bungalow along Bukit Timah Road, i might not feel compelled to obtain PR status overseas.

I might not want to move away from Singapore because i would be living in my favourite part of Singapore.

I wish...

It's just my inspiration coming on today...

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Another thing, while travelling on that same bus, i was thinking of office life and decided that i shall try to avoid working in the office after i graduate from uni.

I shall only work in the office if i dont manage to snag the ideal job i want.

First up, i think maybe i will start my own business together with mum selling Australian products that you cant find in Singapore.

For example, Jurlique and emu oil products.

The plan will be as follows: sell Jurlique products much cheaper than the prices found at large boutiques such as Tangs but still more expensive than those found in Australia of course.

As for emu oil, i dont think Singapore sells this product and i've yet to find the real benefits of using emu oil.

So yea, this is the job that i want in future.

...

I think i've begun to accept nus as my second home.

Although it has a factory-like vibe to it, it's the inside that matters.

I often found myself comforted and relaxed when i'm walking about the arts faculty trying to find my classroom.

It's because you get the feeling of home when you also see others also trying to get to their destinations.

You are like part of the nus family when you are within the four walls of nus.

You are the same as everyone else, striving to get good results and graduate with honours at the end of the day.

You are also like others, waiting for the buses to come.

You are also one of those who like to shove their way into the bus when it comes.

And again, you are part of the crowd that always take the same bus as yours.

You feel good sharing the many sports facilities that nus offers.

And not forgetting your friends, they also make you feel at home.

2008-09-03T20:19:00.002+08:00

Whew!

I have finished my architecture group project presentation just now.

At least it wasnt so bad at all.

I just had to speak up which i felt went well for me.

The only thing i was afraid of was the Q & A session because i'm afraid i wouldnt be able to catch their questions.

So yea, thank God, i've survived the presentation.

And i've every reason to feel light and happy because there is no school tml!!!

I skipped today's architecture lecture because i didnt want to sit through the japanese lecturer's monotone droll.

And audrey has been finally introduced to my dream guy!

But she didnt find him cute!

Sob.

2008-09-01T17:48:00.009+08:00

We rock, we rock, we rock on...

Camp Rock!

...

Wow!

I'm still reeling from excitement and thrill after watching a Disney Channel movie called "Camp Rock" starring Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, one of the former Barney and Friends cast.

And today is the day im officially introduced to the teenage-crazy Jonas Brothers band by way of Camp Rock.

By comparison, Joe is the better-looking of the 3, followed by Nick and then Kevin.

Joe Jonas

Zac Efron

And somehow, if you watch the show, you will feel as though you are watching another Zac Efron from High School Musical.

Basically, Joe Jonas is the brown-eyed version of Zac Efron who's grey-eyed i think.

The physique, the height, the hairstyle, the lips...

Everything are almost identical!

And yes, judging from my post, you can tell that i prefer Joe Jonas.

Anyway, back to the show, overall i was surprised to know that it isnt about an amateur teenage show production.

Because everybody on the show really sings well especially Demi Lovato who has a great singing voice!

No kidding!

As for the hip hop segments in the show, they were really great and Joe Jonas can also do hip hop besides singing!

The show will make you feel that you are part of Camp Rock with the ultra talented cast and the picturesque summer setting.

I strongly recommend you guys to watch the show!

Get your hands on it somehow!

I feel it's better than High School Musical because i cant stand the too many cheesy mushy scenes of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

Go on, watch it!

PS: I hope i dont sound like some teen-crazed fan.

2008-08-30T22:25:00.002+08:00

Today, i went to Comex at Suntec with mum and aunty to buy a Samsung mono laser printer.

The price was really cheap at 88 bucks compared to nus' and ntu's eight flags' price of 128 bucks.

You may leave the exhibition hall feeling happy about your purchases but when the time comes for you to leave the shopping centre's premises, you cant help being pissed off by the govt's wish to have abt 6.5 million people in the future.

6.5 million pple???

I dont think i can survive.

I cant even tahan the pushing strong crowd trying to enter suntec city when i was making my way out, let alone 6.5 million.

Hurh, hurh let's wait and see.

...

After tt, i had a combo of lunch and dinner at Sushi Tei at Raffles City.

And i have to say tt it's a real authentic japanese restaurant where they serve proper-tasting japanese food.

Unlike the exorbitant-priced Sakae Sushi which charges high prices but worse quality food.

I had chawan mushi, agedashi tofu, salmon sashimi, curry chicken katsu don and soup the steamboat kind.

Overall the soup was the best where the ingredients are thrown in.

Ingredients are radish, burdock root, yellowtail fin, fatty salmon meat, lettuce and scallop.

Soooooo tasty!!!

And the price is quite reasonable.

I strongly suggest tt u shd go to Sushi Tei for its real authentic jap food yet reasonable priced at the same time.

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Tml i have a project meeting at yih.

Sucky.

2008-08-27T14:00:00.003+08:00

Boring.

Im now in nus central library researching and doing my work.

Nothing new in my life.

I just update my blog to let pple know that i've updated my blog haha.

Anyway, it has arrived safely.

Good, now she can finally receive it!

I have tutorial at 5pm later on so im free for 5 hrs.

Just now met old time neighbour Bernie at the lib, good to see her haha.

Same fac but diff year.

Today's going to be a long day, i end lessons at 9pm!

I hope i can last throughout this semester.

Persevere!

...

Hmmm other things on my mind right now, shant say it here.

And mum's been reading my blog again.

Naughty!!!

Hhaha!!!

2008-08-22T17:26:00.002+08:00

So far so good.

School's ok for me.

This will be the last 2-day school week i will enjoy.

Next week, i will have a 4-day school week but only on odd weeks.

Tml is the social work fair at esplanade park.

I hope i can answer the public's questions and not mess up my day tml.

Luckily i've got experience in tt kind of booth thingy and answering people's questions so i guess it shd be alright with me.

Today i went to toa payoh to look for a basketball to play in school.

Quite expensive at 89 bucks...

If any of you wants to join me after your lessons, feel free to do so.

It's time to start exercising and be active.

2008-08-14T16:31:00.003+08:00

Hey! Have a look!

It's a vista in disguise!

It looks like a mac aint it?

I've done a revamp of the theme, wallpaper and the logon screen to those that are typical of a mac.

Haha, it's like killing 2 birds with a stone although we can actually get a mac and do a dual boot of windows xp alongside mac osx.

But still, what i did on my lappie is the cheaper version of getting a mac interface on a windows vista operating system.

Overall, i'm happy with the whole thing.

Downloads courtesy of http://asia.cnet.com, http://www.wincustomize.com/?c=29 and http://www.stardock.com

2008-08-12T22:00:00.000+08:00

Say "Hi!" to Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch!

I bought them for a total of 50 bucks at the NUSSU bazaar at Central Forum.

I bought them on account of my sis not being able to bring her humongously large cookie monster over to aussie.

Thus i decided to get her a mini and huggable sized cookie monster.

And then afterwards, she also wanted oscar, im guessing it's because it represents Crabs haha.

The toys that the japanese-looking guy had for sale were really authentic and are very rare, meaning it's very hard to find in sg.

Among the toys he has on sale are ratatouille the mouse, wallace and gromit, the bigger version of chimpchimp, his "girlfriend" the giraffe, homer and bart simpson, sesame street characters and many more!

Wow!

2008-08-10T14:44:00.003+08:00

School's starting tml for most of NUS people except for me.

Mine starts on tuesday because of the way i've rearranged the timetable.

If everything goes according to plan meaning that if i manage to secure my tutorial slots, i will have mondays and thursdays free.

So since school's starting, jo, amenda and me went to escape theme park yesterday to destress ourselves from the "holiday withdrawal syndrome".

At first, i wasnt so keen on going to an amusement park because im not a thrill lover and this has been made worse when i stepped inside the park.

Seeing all those "scary" rides made me fearful even more.

(i put inverted commas here because in the end, it wasnt so scary after all.)

For starters, we went to the Yakult Kite Flyer and surprisingly, i didnt have a butterfly feeling in my stomach unlike other times when i took that ride.

After tt, i was feeling a little brave so we went to the new ride called "Flipper" and tt was the very ride tt attracted me the most, in fact i loved it so much i went back again for another helping.

This time round, it was the first time since the park opened tt i got the guts to try out all the rides available including the ominous-looking "Inverter".

At the end of the day, i would have to say, the rides are really nothing at all to me and tt escape theme park is just a park for beginning thrill-seekers.

The only ride where i got to have a butterfly feeling in my stomach was the pirate ship and tt was also the same ride where jo screamed the loudest!

The next time round, i will bring more friends over so that the experience is more fun.

...

And today!!!

Today!!!

Bro wanted to get a new phone, the sony ericsson p1i, since his phone contract has ended so we went to bugis hello!shop to get his new phone.

Bro was a little disappointed when the staff told him it was out of stock and tt the stock hasnt come for 3 months.

Fortunately, the staff called other branches to see where other places had stock and the only place that had a stock of only 1 was at Golden Shoe.

The only 1 that was available in the whole of Singapore!!!

(Edit: Not the whole of sg but the only one available in hello!shop.)

So after bugis, we went to golden shoe to collect his phone.

That was not all.

Mum then asked the staff abt my phone's contract and whether it can be brought forward since my contract actually ends in sept.

It actually could be brought over and thus i was able to buy my dream sony ericsson w980 phone!!!

The $298 promo ends on the 11th of aug and after this promo, the price will be reverted back to the 500-600 price range which i definitely cannot wait tt long for the price to go down.

I bet this is what i call luck and also god's doing.

Ok let me get down to playing with my shiny piano black phone!!!

2008-08-06T22:39:00.003+08:00

Heng Heng Heng!!!

Wahhh damn lucky of me!!!
The results of Round 2A was revealed just now and i managed to snag GEK1016: History and Theory of Modern Architecture for 399 points, the lowest successful bid.

Why lucky, you ask?

Because i had thrown in all the 400 points in my general account!

Just 1 point away from a tie!!!

I'm really lucky!

Thank God!

...

But then, next sem i will have lesser points to bid.

It's made all the more risky because with only 401 points in my general account next sem, i will have to choose a gem tt is unpopular.

Maybe i wouldnt even get my dream ssd module!

Well, it's still early to say.

I'm just glad tt i know at least somebody taking the same respective modules as me especially for the architecture module.

Tra la la la la la la la la.....

2008-08-05T21:00:00.002+08:00

What happens when your friend who was once close to you starts to drift away from you?

What happens when your friend whom you thought of as a conservative person starts to party one day?

What happens when your friend begins to lose interest in having a friend in you?

What happens when your friend begins to neglect you?

What happens when you experience all these things the moment school starts?

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Take heed, my friends.

All these will happen.

2008-08-04T23:36:00.003+08:00

Today was the Freshmen Inauguration Ceremony at NUS.

Everybody had to wear a formal get-up and be at the University Cultural Centre by 9am at least.

Well, as i've read from a forum, the ceremony is meant to invoke a sense of pride as well as ego for us pro-NUS students.

As for me, i wouldnt recommend freshies to go for the ceremony because i feel it's a waste of time and moreover it's too short.

But what i like abt the ceremony is the a cappella team.

They sang really well and were especially creative in creating their own sounds instead of using musical instruments.

As usual, while in NUS, you will have to sweat endlessly in order to get through the day.

And this was made worse with stuffy formal blouses.

Tomorrow's flag day and i wont be going.

I need to get some much needed rest because of the sleepless night i had yesterday when i had a war with the mozzies.

My, mozzies do really keep you awake all night.

In fact im too irritated about them tt i've begun to think cockroaches arent so bad after all.

...

After the ceremony, i went to sim lim to buy sims 2 double deluxe and ikea stuffs.

Because of the buy-2-get-1-free promotion, i was able to get a free family stuffs game.

Thankfully, the game was able to run well on my lappy without any lag unlike my sis' lappy due to better graphics.

...

Mum's being unrealistic...

Since there were mozzies (again...) under the coffee table, i put the lappy on my lap.

When mum saw me, she exclaimed to me to get the lappy out of my lap or else i wouldnt be able to give birth.

Hahhah tt's a funny theory, mum, it only applies to guys not girls!!!

2008-08-02T13:32:00.002+08:00

Finally i've experienced what cors bidding is like after yesterday's round 1c which ended at 5pm.

I started off with bidding for 4 exposure modules namely SE1101E (southeast asian), GE1101E (geography), EL1101E (english language) and PL1101E (psychology).

The round ended with me snagging only 3 out of 4 modules.

The module i didnt manage to get was psychology and i regretted not putting in a further 13 more points to bid.

Now, the next round 2a, the quota for the programme account is only 1 and with 398 bid points left after being refunded, i'm skeptical as to whether i will manage to snag it in tt round.

So now i cant wait for monday to come, tt's when the round will commence, and start bidding away like crazy.

Im so determined to get tt because i want to take all my exposure modules at one go, if not i will feel empty and incomplete.

That's how i am like, to finish everything i do.

Monday's the Freshmen Inauguration Ceremony and there's no news about the timing and the programmes lined up for us...

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My long-awaited sony ericsson w980 phone has arrived on the shores of singapore and has made its way to singtel stores islandwide.

It's now retailing for a cool 298 bucks with a 2-year plan but the catch is, this promotion only lasts for 3 days.

Since its original price is about 600 sth bucks, i'm expecting the price to go up to within the 400 bucks range after the promotion ends.

Still, it's good news regarding the not-too-high pricing.

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Right now, EA Singapore is having a sims 2 promotion until 15 aug i think.

A Buy-2-Get-1-Free promotion.

Just buy 2 sims 2 products and get a free sims 2 stuff pack.

This has certainly rekindled the sims 2 fan in me after a long period of absence.

And also particularly that i've gotten my new laptop, it makes me all the more determined to get my hands on the simulation game.

I think next week, i will go sourcing for shops tt sell cheap computer games probably at sim lim.

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Today sis has gone back to perth.

Both of us will then be starting the new school term.

Life has started anew for us.

I hope it will be the same for others.

2008-08-01T09:31:00.002+08:00

These few days have been hectic, in fact, very.

It is all attributed to NUS' rough hilly terrain, where to get to the first floor, one has to climb up a number of flight of stairs.

I can lose 2kg within a day, serious.

And also, with the orientation talks on tuesday and wednesday...

It seems i was already starting school whereby i travelled to NUS like almost everyday.

I'm getting sick of NUS...

And it could be a probable 4 years of torture!

I must be exaggerating.

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Yesterday, i was preparing backup plans for Cors and today, here i am, staring at the increasing number of bidders as well as the minimum bid needed.

How i wish they would allow us to declare our major the first time we started school so that the subjects will be pre-allocated to us, easy and square, just like in other countries.

Well, we are in singapore, we cant help it...

Right now i place my hopes in Him to let me have the modules i want but at a lowest possible bid.

So...

News coming up after Round 1c finishes at 5pm today!

Oh, Jolene Pang has passed her QET!

See poot poot, you were worrying for nothing.

Come on girl, lead a happy life.

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I certainly love typing on my new toshiba laptop.

Its keyboard has glossy keys so it feels comfortable and smooth to the touch.

In fact, it prevents my hands frm slipping while typing unlike the usual plastic keys.

This new laptop shall last me for 4 yrs at most!

2008-07-28T20:13:00.002+08:00

Ok so today was a hectic day.

I finally revealed the truth to 3 of my classmates.

And Audrey K was the most shocked of all, staring at me for like counting 1,2,3... secs.

...

The day started with me being kiasu so i reached the registration centre at around 9 sth when my actual schedule according to name was at 2pm.

And yes, i was turned away so me and jojo spent our time at Subway and also walking up and down the slope to meet friends and so on.

I met sooo many people i knew frm sec sch as well as jc and i have to say, i will feel right at home in NUS.

The most freaking thing about the whole registration process was tt freaking NUS staff lost my Form 1 which is the release of liability sth sth!!!

As a result, i couldnt obtain my matriculation card!!!

So freaking irresponsible of them!!!

Thus i will have to stay back tml to meet the person-in-charge at 3pm!

NUS, count yourselves lucky tt i have an orientation talk tml or else im gonna shout at u people for ur irresponsibility until the whole hall can hear me!

Wait, i think i will do just tt tml haha!

I bought my Toshiba Protege M800 laptop while there and i'm happy with it.

I came back home with a back sprain because the laptop was soo heavy!

And tml, im buying another laptop again, this time for my aunt.

NUS, i hope u will improve urself regarding administration matters.

2008-07-17T19:28:00.003+08:00

I can't wait for N _ _ computer centre to set up its notebook deals on their website!

I'm speculating it will be up by next monday since next friday is already the start of the matriculation fair.

I'm rather interested in buying a macbook and i cant wait to start comparing the prices with that from apple store.

If it doesnt meet my budget of 2k, then worse comes to worse, i've to buy another brand.

If i get a macbook, i wont care about not it not having a good graphics card because i believe its graphics are better than other laptops with the same integrated graphics card.

Once i've got my eye on a certain item, somehow i never fail to get it.

It's the same with my handphone, psp and the kohjinsha laptop.

So i've a feeling i will get my hands on the coveted macbook.

Haha.

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Tml night, sis is coming back!

And after that, we can go for supper!

I better not eat dinner tml then!

And oh i cant wait to see sis' expression on her face when she can finally start using her ipod touch haha.

And sakinah's too, when she finally receives her ipod classic!

I love to make people happy with gifts.

I'm very careful with the selection of gifts to give to others because i believe in giving them the best and perfect gift.

How i wish my friends are like me haha!!!

2008-07-14T20:48:00.004+08:00

It's a beauty isnt it?

I am fascinated with watches that have 3 circles on the watch face.

It's a pity that these kind of watches mostly appeal for men.

Tell me, is it ok for me to like men's watches?

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I cooked delicious beef carbonara pasta for myself.

I have to say that this is the best-tasting pasta i've ever made.

Next up will be beef steak!

2008-07-10T08:37:00.002+08:00

Today is my birthday so i shall post something here!

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I do give good surprises right?

Actually, i think i really do.

I'm still proud of the fact that i managed to plan and coordinate the surprise with Tina to spring it on Jinwen and Ningyi.

Tina was at first sceptical about the plan but i assured her it will work due to careful planning by me.

In the end, it was a success and i think i made their day...

Oh Audrey, i have another surprise lined up for you and i'm sure you will get a nasty shock like my friends were.

Hahaha!!!

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So yesterday, the 4 of us wanted to go to ecp to cycle but the plan was cancelled because of a personal matter.

So we settled for bowling.

This is the 1st time since a long time that i've picked up a bowling ball to bowl!

Ever since the disastrous nationals a year ago, i vowed never to touch a bowling ball again.

Even looking at it or watching other people play still reminded me of it.

But yesterday, although i was reluctant to play it, i still went ahead with it.

It was only in the second game that i picked myself up and got the hang of it.

My natural bowling style has come back and i think i quite enjoyed the session, playing with my friends.

It shows that i've put the past behind me!

Good job!

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Then after the game, Jinwen left us to hit her bed at home so the 3 of us went to Kebab Station, a Turkish restaurant in ecp.

Their food prices are very reasonable with most of the food costing about 8 dollars and also with a generous portion of food, you cant help but agree that your meal was certainly worth it.

By the way, their portion is comparable to that of Botak Jones'.

I had beef fettucine pasta for 8.80 and i have to say, this is the best pasta i've ever ever had besides the al funghi from Pastamania.

I really like the turkish style of food where they throw in vegetables and meat together.

Moreover, they were generous with the beef included and the cream sauce was heavenly!

THIS IS A RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL OF YOU READING THIS BLOG!

I CAN ASSURE YOU NO ONE LEAVES THE PLACE UNHAPPY!

I was sooo satisfied with the meal, i went up to the boss who's an ang moh to commend him for the superb excellent ultra-absolute goodness-in-it food.

Then i went to Sim Lim with Tina to get her notebook cooler and speaker.

Hey girl, you have to thank me for helping you find the best prices for you haha!

I bet you are happy with your purchase since you met your budget.

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And oh, not forgetting their birthday present to me...

A wallet!

It was unexpected because i didnt expect them to give me one and moreover, i was thinking of getting myself one since my current wallet is dog-eared and tattered.

I really love it!

Thank you so much!

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I've realised Dawn Yeoh now looks better in the 9pm show.

It was the same feeling i had when i saw Felicia Chin morph into a pretty demure lady.

I wonder what caused the change in Dawn, it must be due to the white framed specs she's wearing in the show or she must have put on weight.

Whatever it is, she looks better when she's fatter.

Or...

Felicia must have introduced Dawn a plastic surgeon haha.

2008-07-08T09:48:00.002+08:00

Saturday: Devoured ribeye steak at Botak Jones in honour of my birthday with my other devourers.

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Sunday: Since i devoured a harmless animal, i had to spent the day being bullied by the devoured.

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Monday: The devoured let me go and i was free!

I happily trotted to watch television at the electronics store to watch Beach.Ball.Babes.

Nice show and sadly, it has again sparked off my devouring tendency and i feel like devouring the babes...

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Dawn Yeoh looks great wearing glasses especially those with white frames.

It's also the first time i've seen her wearing a bikini but she has nothing much to show...

Maybe i will skip her for my lunch...

Next comes Jesseca Liu...

With her shorter hair unlike the long hair from Rhythm Of Life, she still reminds me a little of Audrey K.

And as you all know, Audrey K is a babe, so Jesseca will be first up on the menu.

Moreover she has so much talent in her, portraying a selfish captain of the volleyball team so that adds more juice to my meal.

Then comes Joanne Peh.

Sadly, i dont find any interest in her, she still remains neutral by acting a normal goody goody friend and member of the team.

I will reserve her for second last.

Lastly, Jade Seah!

First time acting in a drama serial after having done hosting variety shows.

I think she hasnt done too badly in her first drama and from her role, i think she has only a small part to play.

Nevertheless, she's the second i will devour because hot babes still come first right?

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Now let's have a 2 hour intermission before i come back to blabble about stuff you might or might not want to hear.

2008-07-05T09:44:00.002+08:00

Has any of you fallen in love with the guy in the recent Singtel advertisement where he goes smiling at everybody he walks past?

His smile is really Mr McDreamy...

Oohhhhhh, my heart really melted everytime i see the smile of his.

His eyes too, they help to contribute to his dreamy look.

And i think he's not the playboy type, meaning he's the perfect guy every girl wants haha.

Enough.

I know you cant take it, reading this mushy post of mine.

2008-07-04T19:29:00.003+08:00

I want, i want , i want!

Introducing...

The new Sony Ericsson W980i!!!

It is the new sexy next big thing!

I can tell you, ever since i've laid eyes on this phone, i've begun to appreciate clamshells even more.

I dont even care about the iphone or other iphone killers. (see updated wishlist)

It hasnt arrived in Singapore yet but it's estimated to reach our shores in September.

I'm breathless with anticipation and excitement!

Let me catch my breath first.

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Now i dont have any feelings for Havaianas.

What's the point of getting new flip flops when they always wear out after long periods of usage?

I might as well get hardy slippers like Birkenstocks.

Ever since i tried on stranger's own pair, i felt comfortable wearing them and moreover, i wouldnt look too shabby walking around in them.

I know they are expensive so i'm rather contented with just a pair of Neckermann sandals.

I think there's not much of a difference between the 2 brands anyway.

So yea...

Off to a shopping spree soon...

2008-07-03T15:01:00.002+08:00

SimplyToys called.

The Lego Green Grocer is here.

Hahahhaa.

It costs a freaking $300 plus!!!

Most likely, i wont buy it.

So here the green grocer goes, off the wishlist!!!

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I've always have this phobia of having insects flying into my ear when i'm sleeping.

The phobia stemmed from reading articles about ear candling and how sometimes customers actually ended up having insects in their ears without them knowing it!

So gross!

And now with the increased number of mozzies flying about, i feel more compelled to wear ear plugs haha.

...

Anybody wanting to sell off their brand new, unopened ipod classic 80gb?

2008-07-02T12:28:00.001+08:00

Boo hoo!

I've terrible bad news to share...

There will be no one to celebrate my 18th birthday this year...

Sis is not coming back today...

She's coming back wayyyyy later which is a probable 18th of July.

I'm a miserable corn.

2008-06-28T15:52:00.002+08:00

Hey look up!

I've bought a schoolbag for school!

Nike!

Leather! (fake or real, at least it feels like it)

Big enough for a laptop!

Brown!

$74.90! (oops!)

A birthday present frm Mumma and Dadda!

Thank you!

...

Attention: Ms Joann Lim!

We've already bought your birthday present.

Get ready for 2 surprises 2 weeks later.

Let me tell you something about her.

Apparently, she's an ungrateful sort.

I went to great lengths to planning her gift and getting the best possible gift for her...

only to hear...

that she wouldnt be buying any present for me!

Ungrateful!

Incorrigible!

Lalalalalala...

Silent night, holy night!

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Yesterday, I spent the whole day at Vivo with a stranger.

We watched 2 movies, 10 Promises To My Dog and Shaolin Girl.

The former almost moved the whole audience to tears.

Luckily my eyes aint a drippy tap but my heart is as soft as a baby's bottom.

My heart broke in the middle, one for sadness and the other for the longing of having a similar puppy as that in the show.

Information: It is a golden retriever puppy.

Ok guys, raid all the pet shops in Singapore after i've given you the vital piece of information.

Earlier, i thought the lead actress in Shaolin Girl was Zhao Wei but it turned out to be Kou Shibasaki.

Haha both really look alike.

The show is abit stupid but the number of pretty girls in the show will draw you to the screen.

Overall, i think both movies are okay but the 10 Promises To My Dog is a must-watch definitely, that is, if you havent cried for 10 years.
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Today i felt as though a weight has been lifted off me.

I've finally done a transaction with a male stranger concerning the sale of my handphone.

So that's an additional amount of money to add onto my savings.

After that, i went to J8 to change my Aust dollars into local dollars at a money changer.

Useful piece of information: The money changer at J8 is known to have a higher and more reasonable exchange rate than others.

Then with a huge windfall of money adding up to a 3 figure sum, i proceeded to deposit the money into my bank account.

After all this ended, i was as happy as a lark.

I was as happy as Laughing Buddha.

I was as happy as...as...

Enough!

2008-06-25T12:56:00.002+08:00

Does this picture feel as though it's asking you to take it in your hands?

Haha.

Introducing...

The 8GB IPOD TOUCH!

In the Apple store here, it's selling for $498 and i wouldnt be in the right mind to splurge on tt amount right?

So i logged onto hardwarezone.com.sg forums and there it is!

Someone wanting to sell his brand new/sealed ipod touch for guess...

A price of $380!

So tt's alot of money saved!

This is the shiny back of the ipod touch.

Actually, i bought it for my sis' 21st birthday and i bet she will be so happy to start using it the moment she comes back frm her trip haha.

See, im such a good sister, willing to splurge a bit for her special coming-of-age.

Last night, i spent a few hours jailbreaking her ipod so as to be able to hack it to add more applications which Apple will charge for.

Lalalala, im simply loving it!

2008-06-18T15:10:00.003+08:00

Oh i totally forgot abt another purchase i made on Monday, the same day tt i bought my lego set.

It's the new curved water bottle from Nike!

It costs $15.90, really expensive.

Awesome?

I chose this in transparent because the other colours werent cool at all.

The other colours are black, navy blue and purple.

I swear i saw one in yellow the last time i went there but someone already bought it.

It was the only yellow!!!

The awesome mouth piece tt is only exclusive to Nike water bottles, the air sucking mechanism!

2008-06-18T11:34:00.005+08:00

Hi!

So last monday, we went to Kuishin-bo at Suntec for jap buffet lunch.

Overall each person paid $24.60 because we managed to finish eating before the 1hr limit.

Eating within this limit will entitle u to a price of only $19.90++ instead of the usual price of $24.60++.

I have to say tt this experience of eating jap buffet was certainly better than tt of Sakura's.

Fresher and tastier.

The plate of sushi and clams taken by bro.

He claimed on tt day tt he likes to eat anything although earlier saying tt he didnt like jap food esp the raw stuff.

Well, he really had everything, even the snail.

Prawn tempura, grilled salmon with cheese and fish fingers.

The batter was really light and i felt tt eating too much of that will make u sick and thirsty.

The grilled salmon had too many bones in it and i felt tt taking them out would make the overall eating experience better.

The tasty seafood soup we shared.

It's really tasty!!

Guess i should try making this myself at home haha.

The reallyyyy delicious chawan mushi / steamed egg!!!

Wayyy better than Sakura's which was weird-tasting.

It really has the taste of homeliness in them and i went for a second helping after tt.

This is sis with her holding the salmon sashimi in her chopsticks.

You can see tt she cant wait to gobble up the salmon in big mouth of hers.

Sis is a sucker when it comes to jap raw sashimi.

They also had an assortment of desserts such as choc fondue and choc everything.

As usual, sis, being the ever loving choc fanatic, took everything tt contained choc.

My plate of sweets!

Tiramisu in the background, small rainbow donut and the peanut mochi.

The snail!

I think i saw a hint of green in the snail's flesh.

That's super disgusting.

Bro said it tasted like mussels.

Yesterday, i had a fun time watching the fighter planes prepare their sky display for ndp from my house.

I know the noise is loud, but i like the feeling tt the noise is soooooooo super loud when the planes are flying directly above me.

It gives me a sense of pride.

Then i also watched how they used grey smoke to create patterns in the sky.

The best part was when they rehearsed for the segment tt includes 3 planes flying together before another plane flies at a super fast rate to catch up with them.

That's when the earthshaking noise came in.

I noticed from the pattern tt they only rehearsed 2 times before the noise died down.

Here's my completed lego market street set!

I got it at Bricksworld shop in Marina Square for over 100 bucks.

It's an exclusive set meaning tt it is designed by a lego fan and this set is really hard to find.

So grab it while u can.

Haha, really a waste of money eh?

But i like the fun of building tt comes with it.

It's really a little complicated hunting for the bricks considering tt this set has 1248 bricks.

Whew! Overall a fun experience and i will certainly buy more of such sets.

Oh yea, obviously, im giving u a hint of what birthday present u shd get for my 18th hehe.

Pls help to add in more sets to my current market street set!

Can you see Ms Long Hair having a cuppa on the rooftop while Mr Act Cool is downstairs, trying to sell his fruits?

Mr Act Cool is really acting cool because of his dyed green manga style hair haha.

And oh not forgetting this Ms Four Eyes hanging from a flagpole.

I wonder wat's she's doing there, maybe she's practising for her army training by doing pull-ups haha.

If you cant see her (the picture is rather blurry and unclear), look at the second floor balcony starting frm the curved stairs and look to the right of the balcony, a dark blue-clothed figure hanging outside.

And there really is a basement where u see in american shows, gambling dens in the basement under the buildings.

Does it make you feel like buying?

2008-06-15T14:30:00.001+08:00

Tml the 3 siblings are going to Kuishin-bo for Jap buffet at Suntec!

That means i can buy my lego set at Marina Square!!!

2008-06-15T14:06:00.003+08:00

Hi!

Tis' the season to be jolly...

Haha, i cant help but feel happy abt the recent events tt took place these few days, starting from last week.

First, let's start with my sis' arrival frm Perth last Friday.

Concerning this joyful family event, i would have to say tt sis' arrival was pretty unexpected.

It started in the early morning at around 8 plus when i woke up to check my hp for any sms as usual.

And there was this familiar sg number tt belongs to sis, asking me whether i had any plans for tt day and whether i wanted to go out wif her.

My first thought tt came to my mind was tt sis had already arrived in sg when in actual fact, we were thinking all along tt sis would be arriving at the end of june.

And a few hours later, sis made her presence felt at the door, banging the gate like some mad ghost.

Obviously she cant wait to see her homely home as well as her giant cookie monster haha.

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Later tt night, sis drove me and mum to Simpang Bedok to have our ladies' night at a hawker centre.

The place is sth like Chomp Chomp where it's known to be a foodies' haven.

I ordered grilled salmon while mum ordered tissue prata.

Overall, i have to say tt it's best to go there to have seafood, prata and asian food but not western food.

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On sat, we had a usual fathers' day dinner celebration at some seafood coffeeshop in Tampines.

It's the tradition in the family where one relative recommends a good seafood place and we would go there to try the food out.

The food there is not bad, but i had it without rice coz mum said she was ordering fried rice for some of us and also fried rice is of course better than white rice.

But the real stinker came when my relative reported to us tt there was no fried rice at all so i didnt have a proper meal.

After tt, we went to gather at cousin's place at upper changi road to see the 2 cute doggies, rena and fluffy.

And then we went to dad's mum's place to report the arrival of sis and also watched the football match between netherlands and france.

And then back home!

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Today, we went to St Mike's to have early mass before going down to Vivo City for some family shopping.

The first thing we did upon stepping foot in the shopping centre was to head to Pet Safari to take a look at the cute critters on display.

Sis fell in love with a particular dog on display.

The breed is a Scottish Terrier and it costs 2.8k.

Haha, sis felt she shared an affinity with it.

And oh Audrey!

I saw the Samoyed puppies tt Hayden Panettiere carried!!!

There were 2 of them and both were males!

Woooo!

This is the Scottish Terrier tt sis fell in love with.

2008-06-10T16:07:00.002+08:00

Today i had something nutritious.

I cooked myself sth like ban mian for lunch except tt the soup didnt taste wat ban mian's supposed to taste like.

Well, actually i din cook everything because my maid helped too.

But but but, it's not wat i wanted, i wanted to cook EVERYTHING myself!

My maid had to butt in unfortunately.

I'm thankful to her for helping me but i would like to do the cooking myself honestly.

That's why i would cook only during times when she goes over to grandma's house to do her daily routine household chores.

...

Let me tell u how the overall food turned out.

The minced meat was tasty, my maid actually did the marinating.

The noodles were soft but too much of the "flourish" taste.

The veggies were yummy!

The fishcake tasted uncooked and not fresh, maybe it's because i didnt buy it fresh from the market.

The meal was actually very filling and nutritious.

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Yesterday i had a dinner date with Jinwen at Marina Square.

We had dinner at MOF@My Izakaya where as the name says, serves Japanese food.

I admit tt i did not have high expectations of the place but the moment the food came, i had to prove myself wrong.

I ordered tonkatsu ramen which has creamy pork soup and char siew and it tasted heavenly.

I have a tooth for creamy stuff.

I also ordered salmon sashimi salad which comes with their own apple sauce and boy, was it soooooo undescribable.

Sooo fresh and healthy tt immediately after polishing off the bowl of ramen, i ordered another salad but this time, with cooked salmon.

I strongly recommend this place for youngsters like me.

Trust me, it will definitely appeal to ur tastes.

All in all, the meal costed abt 20 bucks.

Soo full after tt.

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Next, we went shopping for Jinwen's mum's present.

She wanted to look for a tee shirt, preferably green, but she's a bit fussy when it comes to choosing the designs.

She also mentioned liking a tee shirt frm Levi's and also added tt it was out of stock and tt she and her sis had spent a lot of effort going to the branches to look for it.

Her dream came true at Marina Square, the place where all dreams come true, even for me.

Apparently the branch there had one such tee shirt on the rack and amazingly, it was in the size tt she wanted, Large!

After tt, she asked the sales person whether they still have new pieces in stock but she said no.

Sooo lucky of Jinwen, it was the last piece available in the shop!

Woo, i believe in miracles.

I also spotted a Lego store at the mall but i came too late so it was closed.

I also saw some clothes i liked.

I'm definitely trooping down to Marina Square again very soon.

2008-06-09T10:32:00.002+08:00

Morning!

Been playing psp for a few days now.

Quite addicted to lego already, so much tt i feel like trooping down to Toys R Us to buy lego toy sets.

I love building things and i believe tt's my forte.

Sorry if i've been neglecting u online because i was too busy, u know, wat else...

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Last sat, mum was my tour guide for the day when she brought me to ntu to have a look around.

The campus has certainly changed a little, with new buildings and new canteens.

First on the itinerary was mum's own school of eee, followed by many doorways and linkways to the nanyang auditorium.

We wanted to cut across the audi to the sch of biological sciences but there was some sort of project showcase by students so the area was partially cordoned off.

So instead, we walked along the sheltered carpark and tt's where mum met lokky a few days ago during the pre-u seminar.

The carpark is really really long and we also passed by the sch of civil engineering which looks like a hospital corridor frm the inside.

We went down the staircase to walk to my future sch and mum showed me a canteen tt is catered by CJS which mum swears by its good food.

OK i shant bore u with the details of my tour, but i can conclude tt ntu is easier to get lost than nus.

Ntu has 2 spines, the north and the south, and the schools are mostly joined together so u wont know whether u have entered the correct building the moment u open the lift lobby door.

But for nus, the buildings are scattered and easily identifiable.

So tt's about it for observe and compare.

...

Friends tt were true to u in the past are never true again...

2008-06-04T20:38:00.004+08:00

Hi guys!

Forgive me if i've not been blogging for the next few days.

That's because the new psp game "Lego Indiana Jones The Original Adventures" is the new heaven.

Boo hoo, Jojo is off to watch the real thing tonight, meaning now with somebody...

NEVER MIND!

I shall find another way to watch the movie ON MY OWN hahahhaha!

I shant disclose how.

...

Tml, i'm running.

That's it.

I welcome no laughter from the audience.

...

And today another testimonial frm Ntuc arrived by post today.

Wierd, and this one is from HR.

The other is from my boss.

How come there are 2?

...

Oh yea!

That reminds me!
Tml is the day when the results of the NDP e-balloting will take place.

I've submitted alot of entries, hope tt i will get the coveted tickets and if i do, i will surely invite all of you to attend the parade wif her gracious majesty, Princess Cornelia.

...

Now i know why Willy the Mr X has been blinking non-stop when i placed him on my computer table.

The culprit is the modem.

2008-06-03T21:22:00.002+08:00

Hey Audrey!

I got this Mr X!

Remember him?

There was a time in CJ when u brought Mr X to school...

Happily hanging on ur hp Mr X was...

And so i said i would buy him one day...

About 9 months later, i got him...

Mr X is mine forever...

(I've christened Mr X with a new name and that is Willy!)

(If you know why i named him tt, i will put my arms around you.)

...

Oh wow, the new channel 8 dramas are pretty shitty.

I'm suffering from withdrawal symptoms after Rhythm of Life ended its run last week.

And i've to say tt Dawn Yeoh has improved her acting by leaps and bounds.

And everytime i watched this show, Jesseca Liu would remind me sooo much of Audrey K.

And when the part came, showing her character fall to her death, my heavens, i really wanted to tear because i related tt part to Audrey K, my friend, falling to her death.

(and tear i did, in the form of yawning)

And other things about her character and Audrey K which i shall not mention.

Ok thumbs up for this show, the most memorable channel 8 drama of the year!

...

I've just finished watching 21, a movie starring 5 MIT students who were trained to count cards which would eventually be put into good use in blackjack games.

And when there came a part where these students flew to Las Vegas to utilise their skills in the casinos of the Nevada desert, Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) was so awe-struck by the glittering lights of Las Vegas.

What i'm trying to say here is i'm so thankful to my parents for bringing me to Las Vegas when i was four.

(Freaking four! I tell you, it's so wasted.)

And now i can proudly say tt i've been to Las Vegas, a land where most singaporeans might not have been to.

And ooh, did u read the newspapers?

The King Kong exhibit in Universal Studios in Los Angeles was razed to the ground!

And how i remembered just 13 years ago when i was a small kid of 4, i was sooo awestruck by this giant gorilla, a memory tt i've taken along with 'til now.

...

R.I.P

King Kong

2008-05-31T16:38:00.002+08:00

Today was my last day at work.

It was a little touching but a low-key affair.

I received my testimonial as well as gifts frm a few other pple.

I also received handshakes of appreciation but a pity tt it's not a golden handshake haha.

Me a money-minded girl.

Among the gifts was a Parker pen and according to mum, it is supposedly a professional as well as an expensive pen.

So im really thankful for tt.

Besides im a person of giving, not taking so i wouldnt mind if i got very few gifts.

To sum it up, my six months of work at NTUC was a very low-key one but still with a work attitude tt's enough to make someone happy.

Im know myself tt i've been efficient during the course of work and tt's wat im happy about.

At least i've gained the experience and also added one more thing to my resume.

I've never dreamt tt i would work for a whole 6 months which equates to half a year!

I remember i once told myself tt i would quit after a few days whe i first started out by packing boxes which was a torture!

Six months have passed by too quickly.

Another 2 more months and it will be my first step into adulthood.

I feel i've aged too fast but my body hasnt.

...

This June holidays, i've decided to run to keep me in shape for the new school year.

I've also decided to take up volunteer work at a zoo or some animal welfare organisation such as ACRES.

I also plan to look up new recipes on the web and try cooking them on my own.

I also plan to do some marketing for my family and we can all sit down for a home-cooked dinner once in a while.

The GSS is here, everybody dont forget.

There's also the PC Show to look forward to and i will maybe buy some gadgets for myself.

This is a list of plans to undertake before uni starts.

...

I received my NUS offer last Wed.

They offered me Real Estate.

I wont be accepting this course becoz the modules dont suit me at all.

So i guess i will stick to NTU's offer for the time being until the results for appeal to FASS are out.

This will be my final test.

This test will show my fate.

Right now, i can only picture images of the School of Biological Sciences as being very new and totally 'glassy'.

I can only take pride in the fact tt it is a new building and it also has a famous canteen which is being catered by CJS, a caterer tt my mum strongly recommends.

I hope to make new friends EASILY and i really really hope to find friends that are similar to the friends i had in jc.

I've realised myself tt university isnt all about its ranking or the prestige tt it holds.

It's only about the relevancy of the course as well as the direct honours programme tt comes with it.

Another thing, my family is depending on me to 'save' them frm the hectic lifestyle of Singapore haha.

To America, to Europe, to Australia...

That's their dream and their biggest hope is that i would be able to secure a job overseas so tt it will be easier for me to apply for PR or even a citizenship.

However i'm not sure myself whether im cut out for this course as i've no confidence in undertaking chemistry and biology again.

But i will try to do my best and the good thing is tt uni only has modules, which i hope tt i will be able to cope better with.

My only biggest worry is tt the friends tt are too dear to me will soon drift away frm me due to distance and busyness that uni life brings.

This is my biggest worry...

...

HELLO MUM!

2008-05-24T22:34:00.004+08:00

Attention!

Yolanda Gabrielle Tan Wei Lin!

Do you want this for ur 21st birthday?

Haha...

Ur Kate Spade wallet and the Crumpler handbag are soooo ugly!

Dont bother to ask pple to get them for u.

U better consider the ipod instead!

And most importantly, i will be waiting patiently for my 18th birthday present!

Make sure it's super nice ah!

Just like the Quiksilver bag u bought for me a few years ago.

Know wat?

Ahtootkia is carrying it now.

...

Ok herm herm...

NUS offer still hasnt come yet.

....

Life drags onnnnnn.....................................

...

Last Mon on Vesak Day, i finally bought myself a new hp!

The HTC S730 or better known as the HTC Wings.

A Windows Mobile 6 smartphone!

I love it, although a little here and there could be improved some more.

Tra la la la la la...

...
Today, i had Jack's Place wif my pple.

I ordered the ribeye steak as usual.

This time, at the Compass Point branch, the steak tasted soooooo much better than the AMK branch.

Sooooo juicy!

Sooooo munchy!

Sooooo ooozing with goodness!

OOSHI!

I was in heaven.

...

After Jacky, i bought this pair of shoes frm Converse.

Quite cheap because the warehouse was clearing them of their stock.

I bought this shoe in red colour.

Nice rite?
...

Audrey Karina, i cant wait to try ur icecream!
Can i have it in peppermint flavour?

Haha.

Do u need a strong person like me to help turn the crank for u?

Hehe.

2008-05-17T14:10:00.003+08:00

Hi afternoon babies!

It's Saturday!

Are you happy?

You must be!

hahha.

...

Ok this phone as above is what im planning to buy soon.

The HTC S730!

I know you're all exclaiming, "What a rich girl corn corn is!", but of course tt's isnt true haha unless you have seen my atm receipt.

Actually i already have financial help in buying this phone and tt comes in the form of a...

Starhub $100 Voucher!!!

Whooppeeedooo!
I have to say, many thanks to sis who is a faithful subscriber of starhub and thus this loyalty voucher.

Pls dun hate me if i said tt i was the one using the vouchie instead of sis coz this vouchie expires in June, in which my sis wont be back by then.

But still in the end, i need to fork out an additional $198 to round up the whole cost of the phone so u can guess how much the phone is.

I hope to see you all again with my new phone and make you all drool with jealousy, not envy.

Hhahahhahah okok im joking.

...

I know tt these few weeks, the youths of Singapore were waiting anxiously for their letters frm the respective unis.

And yes, i have to admit tt period was really a trying time for some of us.

I have received news so far dont worry.

First is frm NTU's School of Biological Science which is my last choice HAHAHA!!!

But tt's ok for me coz this course also have good job prospects.

And then second is frm NUS FASS calling me down for an interview which i took last friday.

The interview was pretty relaxed but i had to wait almost an hour for my turn.

It was wayyyy behind schedule and the thing is, i was the last person before lunchbreak.

So i dunno whether it's a good or bad thing.

NUS's letter still hasnt arrived and yea, NUS is realllllyyy slow, even pple wif good results still havent received!

And just now, i just received SMU's letter of rejection which i'm perfectly fine with.

I dont even care 2 hoots abt SMU although i would like its sprawling grounds and conducive environment.

But what can i say?

One cant have the best of both worlds.

The conclusion is i will wait for news frm NUS FASS before accepting NTU's.

...

At least i can take a break at last!

I will be quitting work at the end of May!

After which, in the month of June, i will probably go for ARES' volunteer programmes or maybe take up another job at the zoo or ikea.

...

Everyone!
Here's a short notice:

Sis is coming back at the end of JUNE!

Clap clap!

2008-05-06T08:02:00.002+08:00

Hi good morning!

Im quite in high spirits today coz im anticipating something.

Im actually waiting for a book called "Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini, the same author for "The Kite Runner".

Haha, i cant wait for jojo to quickly come to work later on and pass it to me!

Yay!!!

It's reading marathon time!

The book cost $18.14 frm Kinokuniya, which is much cheaper than Popular.

Now you know where to find the cheap stuff?

...

These days, i've been going on a movie marathon (not in a cinema of course, im too poor) .

"Doomsday", "Horton Hears A Who", "Diary of the Dead", "Teeth" and "National Treasure: Book Of Secrets" ...

These are all really great movies, really.

Doomsday was a little shitty, but made in a same fashion as tt of zombie movies, except tt the pple aint zombies, but "killers" which had been earlier on infected by the "Reaper" virus.

Pretty much gory stuff such as decapitation, being cooked alive, cannibalism etc.

Haha, but dont worry, u all can still stomach these gruesome scenes, coz after awhile the novelty wears off on you.

So yeah, this is pretty much abt it.

Tonight, i'll be watching "Anamorph".

2008-05-02T08:53:00.002+08:00

Hi morning!

I quite enjoyed my trip down to Ikea yesterday wif my relatives!

And tt's all due to the love for wood and furniture!

And i was super enthusiastic in helping them to pick out furniture they wanted.

Haha, tt's all becoz of the love for wood and furniture!

And after tt, i willingly helped to look for their items downstairs at the warehouse and tirelessly helped to load their things onto the trolley as well as into the car.

Again, all for the sake and love for wood and furniture!

And although it was late in the night like around 10pm, i still got on down to work and fixed their newly-purchased furniture until i finally finished at close to midnight.

All for wood and furniture still!

And i still kept urging grandpa and grandma to go and slp while i alone helped to fix their furniture but they didnt want to leave me alone?

Wood and furniture rules in my heart!

And i din want to go home and bathe once and for all?

Wood and furniture are too dear to me!

Hahaa okok...

...

So that sums it all up.

I know wat i want to do in life.

And tt is to work in Ikea and be the furniture fixer for pple for a fee.

See, girl power again!

...

I went to slp after fixing the furniture happy and restless.

I couldnt slp so i came to work this morning tired, not becoz i stayed up late to fix furniture, but i was too feeling happy for i dunno-wat-reason.

Maybe i was happy tt i've done a good deed or tt i was doing something i like most or tt i've achieved my goal of completing the fixing in a night.

All i know is that when i come to work today, i will be expecting sth tt will make me happy again.

But i cant pinpoint wat.