To be or not to be...

I think I should write something!

Okay...so I'm on leave, and I've been extremely free this week...

I pray for all the lives lost...
I pray for happiness to those around me...
I pray for strength in all of us...

Happy New Year!

:)

What a way to end the year...*cheers!* Moet anyone?

x`mas tidings, new year greetings

X'mas was slightly overwhelming at D's house last night. All the choir members were nice and friendly, and yep I've met quite a few of them before...but there were a couple of oddballs who asked me queer questions. I even got a couple of "I've seen your friendster page and so...you were in this school and that school?" and "I've seen your friendster page, and you don't quite look like your pics...correct me if I'm wrong but I thought you looked slimmer in your pics" - Okay...I didn't know if I should be offended or just slightly bemused, but really, what a way to start a conversation! How weird! And, I know they meant well, so many people were asking me if they'll be seeing me in church every saturday now...err...hmm...Moving on, well I wasn't quite so prepared for everyone to be giving out all their presents and I received so many! I felt bad, coz I didn't come with any! Next time around then...

I'm missing this X'mas -
1) My good old galfriends...My haven, Mel, Pinkies, Eloo, Reii, RHee...
2) My alone time
3) Rest

Resolutions for 2005 -
1) Seriously come up with a manual budget and save more dough
2) Lose weight, detox, healthy living
3) Work more and move upwards

Btw, yep, shout it out right loud! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

It's true, what my lil sis said...funny how she gets mellow just at x'mas eve, well, same thing for me, and I'm even more mellow now on x'mas day - I'm getting OLD! No more Sex and the City real-time episodes for me! Though I suspect that will be quite a challenging one to get around...

roadtrip recollections

Was nothing compared to the drive through almost half of Italy I must say! Haha... :) But the roadtrip up to Malacca today was honestly a whole lot more comfortable this time around, and the entire day was pleasantly enjoyable! Had a good time...wouldn't label it as a "break", was nice nonetheless! Thank you!!!

Yep, quite unbelievable how much we bought... =b And, yet another dash of coffee bean's holiday mint latte...I'm happy. :)

looking out of the window on a moonlit night

Just read one of my best friend's latest blog entry. It was emotional, I could wholly feel how she felt as she penned those powerful words. "I'll miss...I'll miss...I'll miss..." For once, my dear lil piece of haven, I'm speechless. I feel as though I have a thousand and one things to comment, yet words evade me. How so? Coz having been through it all, I understand. Totally. Reading what she wrote brought back an entire flood of memories...Every december, I can't refrain from being more reflective than ever...And yep, my leave officially starts from tomorrow...I shall savour every passing moment! :)

How ironic...when I've got the time and I know I have to rest, sleep pulls a silent getaway on me. I find myself staring out the window into the night sky, blank, yet my mind's still whirring away with random thoughts. What a contradiction! At times, everything just seems like an endless race. Nope, I'm not tired, I'm not drained, and neither am I near giving up nor jaded. Perhaps, I've simply reached the point whereby changing mindsets have converged onto a point where everything seems clear and hence there's no actual need to look through the fog anymore.

An acquaintance asked me earlier today, "who's the lucky chap?" He knows it I'm sure. I'm the lucky dame. :) It's amazing how someone can do so much. I can list down all the good things I've so very much come to appreciate but I believe the list will be never-ending. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for always giving in to me. Thank you for always being there. Thank you for always putting me above yourself. Thank you for sharing all you have with me and more. Thank you for always listening. Thank you for taking everything in your stride. Thank you for giving me my freedom, yet standing by quietly to shower me with understanding, patience, attention and love. I am so proud of you. You are the best thing that has happened to me! :) Big BIG thank you for everything!

Countdown...all that jazz...

My resolutions?
1. Continue basking in my positivity and resolute ambitions. (hopefully everything will work out even more in 2005 and my promotion in june? mmm...)
2. Commence building up for the future in all aspects. (I've got everything and everyone I need, so many levels up I hope?)
3. Detox and healthy living!

This came in my email today...thought it nice, so here it is to share ;)
Here's wishing all of you - a very blessed Christmas and Enough good things to sustain you for the year ahead...

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

Yep, can't wait to go on leave real soon! Roadtrip on thurs...Xmas eve...Xmas day...Xmas church service...boxing day lunch with felle...gearing up for MLIB in Jan...*oooh, let's not go there yet! haha* :) see ya guys!

a picture paints a thousand words

Rchelle, we'll hang in there. Work hard, play hard. Will be here for u babe...Had a long looong week. Nasty people at work. O well, I suppose what doesn't kill will only make one stronger...Hey guys, thanks for all the encouraging words! Really appreciate it! :)

When I've felt that I was at my lowest point, through the whole turmoil of mixed emotions...thank you, you, you, you and you. And I'm sorry. Yes, there are times when sorry just seems to be the hardest word. This is one of those times. I'm well aware that honesty is imperative, but yet again, I've chosen the indirect route. I don't deserve what you're sharing - thank you for the incredible rays of light you've shown...*your pic is truly deservingly award-winning* - bon voyage



On a different note, my week ended with a dash of holiday mint! :) Coffee bean's holiday mint latte's back!! Yay! Hahaha...brings back reflections of my last addiction which was an impossibly horrid experience to kick! Imagine, a year has passed...

"Money is the root of all evil"

chocolate snowflakes

Headed down to Whitebait for dinner earlier. Marvellous!



It's a tad blur, but tiny choco pieces and 2 enticing end dishes :)

The pics don't do them any justice! haha...

Anyway, 1 rant!! Self-centred people who only think of their own timings seriously piss me off...If anything, I'll just trash the cards...

la beauté de sommeil

Simply enchanting...the costumes were stunning and the captivating backdrops made me gasp! Breath-taking! :)

Thanks felle for a good night...

"Write on your heart that every day is the best day of the year."

12 days to christmas!

I'm in a jolly Christmas-y mood! :) Went shopping with Reii this evening...had dinner yet again at Gusto...live music...was good but I'm afraid I can't go to Gusto for a while now - sorry to say, I'm getting sick of all the pasta! Then, did our spate of shopping at Forever 21 (lovely shop with all so beautifully feminine and pretty clothes!), Tangs (the crystals dangling from the ceilings resembling magical silvery trees and those lovely lights - stunning!), Chomel *love their pearls!*...Reii bought a really nice dress!....The 2 of us...we walked everywhere....then I ended the night catching a movie with my mom and sis - "The Phantom Of The Opera"...I really dig musicals, so I adored every minute of it, each and every song...! Brilliant!

Here's counting down to X'mas...Jap lunch at Pan Pacific tomorrow...looking forward to catching Blade as well, and not to forget! The Sleeping Beauty ballet on monday at the esplanade! :)

Off to bed! ;) *yawn*

A new start, a new year...cheers to a new beginning creeping up!

...and that's the 101th tiny little star in the milky way

It's amazing how life unfolds itself with each passing day. Just yesterday I got re-aquainted with 2 old friends from way back in Primary School *no less!* We reminisced our days back then and how much we've changed with the times and years. Change is a good thing. Self-improvements, mental growth, emotional development...indeed, it's the hard knocks in life that moulds one and makes a person. A piece of news was broken to me earlier today. I never knew one of my friends is a single mum. Truly, I applaud her for all that she's gone through, and everything I've experienced now pales insignificantly in comparison. Whenever I look at the difficulties sticking out like sore thumbs in my pathway, I think of others who've had more to deal with, and I count my blessings and thank my lucky stars. Trudging on with positivity, I move along the lighted trail...

"You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough. "

Lush 99.5

Love that new channel... :)

Finally uploaded some pics from last night...it was quite a blast!



The Ritz...Theme of the night - Tribal Survival!



Entrance to The Grand Ballroom



Junior Group



Babes of the unit...hahaha - none of that boring black for sure!



Last but not least! - Credit to Blogerator

happy me happy ho

Got my outfit for friday! :)

Pleasant surprise for everyone, myself included!

I'm a fabulously cheery gal now... ;)

mandatory medical tests for couples prior to marriage?

I raise both hands in total agreement...Think it only fair for both parties to engage in a honest and open relationship, and to sum it all up, for full disclosure before taking the plunge :)

Too many things in life occur out of the blue. It's no mean feat to prophesise the unforeseen. Taking the whole China Aviation Oil fiasco as an example, who would have even mildly expected the promising company to chalk up $950 mil on losses through dabbling in oil derivatives? The question stands. If they had in place credit limits, why weren't these limits closely adhered to and monitored? Similarly, medical tests can act as a form of deterrence, and by nominating them to be mandatory would a step further strengthen the positive effects they would bring.

Some might dispute that if couples had trust, there would be no necessity for such testing. Conversely, I beg to differ. I'd hate to sound remotely cynical, but truth be told, there are indeed too many people out there who conveniently leave their partners out on certain issues. If and when the cat gets out of the bag, total trust would have disintegrated anyway. So, it's mind-boggling why one would subject oneself to such incrimination if the notion of love falls on being accepted for how one truly is. Perhaps, such is the generally idealistic conception of love. My take on things? I pride myself on being one who will engage in a true and fair view of everything and everyone. Being truthfully honest, deliberating complete disclosure - in my eyes...fundamentals which I will never belittle.

Everything's been packed up onto the vessel, and into the mellow distant sunset, the ship has set sail...

Lovely day...sun is shining, clouds are beaming!

Moving on...

Miss my babes...here, lemme do a quick count...1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...can those who are away, come back any quicker? :)

Was reading My haven's blog, and here's the best line -

"Although there was a ship called Titanic, the best ship is always friendship"

appalling

How awful! I was in initial shock and now it's descended down to pure dreadfulness...

Never have I encountered a similar situation in all my years...truly unacceptable at all levels, be it on a personal one, and even more so on a professional one.

I've got enough of JCLW. One week. It amazes me how you can tell people apart piece by piece even in but a week.

I'm tired.

new blue skies :) Simplicity is key...

"A man's charisma lies not in his looks but how he makes you feel. In fact, I don't fall for guys considered conventionally good-looking. In some ways, the professional me and the private me are two very different persons. I have to be independent and strong at work - traits that will and have taken me this far. Privately, however, I can be a more clingy girlfriend!"
- I second this... :)

Wonderful week...busy but cheery and spirits were uplifted! Love the time with my gfs!! Erm hmm I love my life too much! *Lol*

Partners in crime...hahahaha



Au revoir for now...Out to lunch! ;)

"If you're an eagle, don't hang around the chickens! Chickens can't fly!"

one time

Hahaha...I can't contain myself! JorC...you really make me laugh to the pitts dude!



Okay...



I shall give you credit for giving me a lift in your convertible...hahaha! Rchelle...it's been a week of madness and fun...

"Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, it is the realization of how much you already have. "

Alexander

So, the movie's too long...certain homo strips should be axed to get to the point...draw-factor? Definitely Angelina J., sultry...luscious...ooh...she really heated up the big screen!

I'm so tired, lunch with the gals and 1 guy was yummy today...long dimsum buffet lunch at Padang Palace...

End of the week's approaching... :) nite

timeless...shameless...cuppa anyone? hahaha!

My galfren Rchelle put it good today, "The way you write, the way you speak (in person, on the line or otherwise), people can always gather when you're smiling on the other end..." :) For myself? This is all too true...

Chirpy week at work! Hahaha, bunches of fun with Rchelle and JorC...They really bring out the life in me...not that I haven't got enough of it (funny that I should bring it up, but yea think I've got too much of life in me!), but our Ya-Kun coffee sessions are priceless!!! lol, our impossibly silly jokes...I feel so very much at home around the duo and I'm pretty positive the feelings are mutual! *shameless! ha!* In actuality, being employed hasn't been this fun since I can even ever recall! =b The week has been enjoyable beyond words...with the upcoming D & D...ahh...heaps more smiles and laughter to come! :)

JorC etc, indeed colour me impressed...most of their tastes are finely immaculate, their shirts are fantastic, they dress well, and I lurve JorC's watch!!! *mirrors mine*...well, at the rate I'm going, I doubt I'll remotely consider leaving the firm anytime soon...loving it way too much! hahaha...

Popped by the book fair the day before...picked up books on Picasso and Renoir, and couple more on dreams...Alexander premiere invite lined up for tomorrow..."The Sleeping Beauty" ballet with EL on monday, and not to forget, Blogerator's back next week...my weeks for December are packed! Last month of the year... ;) And SL dear, your pics are beautiful :) Almost brought tiny pearls of tears to my eyes...after all these years...really happy for you...

"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate... When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee."

William Shakespeare