Cas, the character in Game Over's planning her wedding. Like her, I had never given a thought about weddings, not even when I was a wee child. Reading this made me think about how I'd want mine when the time comes. Here are my initial thoughts:-
When
June (It's summer and the time of the year when I was born)
Colour
Sunshine yellow or blue and silver (with silver bells)
Where
Somewhere outdoors, with a big, huge white tent and proper wood flooring so that high-heels won't sink into the the ground.
What
Intimate and exclusive. Either canapes or sit-down, with a kids section (a clown perhaps) so that children are entertained
String-quartet or a singing trio that goes around to clusters of guests to belt out upbeat tunes to lift spirits (generates good ch'i)
Good host with great humour and strong presence to work the room (a male perhaps, like Vernon A)
Favours
Something Asian and pseudo-traditional... such as five-stones in a pretty mesh bag or fortune-cookies in a ketupat case
Attire
If I strike lottery, something from Kai (I like his style and he is very very patient) - perhaps a themed dress or something to reflect my peranakan roots
Music
The musical trio or quartet should suffice but in the event that it doesn't, the background music should be jazzy and quasi-oriental. Like "ye shanghai" with a twist.
Entertainment
A tune or two by my former housemate, who is a trained singer. And my many friends to make short speeches
Honeymoon
But of course since it is me, I may just run away and do without the whole works. But it has to be a cool-climate, romantic venue, such as Paris or Switzerland
Saturday, February 28, 2009
What's On...
My current addiction
I like Parks. She develops characters whom I can so identify with. In this instance, I feel like Cas, a stone-hearted, commitment-phobe woman.
I like Parks. She develops characters whom I can so identify with. In this instance, I feel like Cas, a stone-hearted, commitment-phobe woman.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
New Finds!
On Make-up
I am not a big fan of liquid eyeliners as I am terrified of the dye contaminating my contacts. However, since I have embarked on my new fitness regime this week, I was inspired to try on the new smudge-proof liquid eyeliner that Mau, Pam and Moninet got me last Christmas from Sasa (it's called Maxigrade and the packaging comes with a whole mumbo jumbo of Japanese which I can't comprehend). I am pleased to say that it survived the rain and a strenuous workout! Hurrah to a great product find =)
Gastronomical Finds
In addition, I had a media lunch today at OTTO, a fairly new Italian joint at the Red Dot and had a fantabulous time catching up with an old editorial contact. Since it was an official lunch, with my ED in tow, there was no way I could whip out my camera to snap pictures of the food but for its price, it was a really scrumptuous fare. The portions were just right for a four course meal.
I had the prawns for starters, fish as main and the banana for dessert. I was a good girl - I chose my food with thought =)
On Thoughts
Having spent my entire working career selling profiles to the media, an old editorial contact of mine called last week to ask if I could do an interview on positive thoughts during these turbulent times. I paused for a bit before agreeing. It was an interesting experience, to be on the other side and to be queried on my thoughts and take on life.
Even the photoshoot was fun, with the photographer coaxing me to step amongst the flora and fauna in the middle of Shenton Way and "look up in hopefulness to the sky". Hur hur.
I am not a big fan of liquid eyeliners as I am terrified of the dye contaminating my contacts. However, since I have embarked on my new fitness regime this week, I was inspired to try on the new smudge-proof liquid eyeliner that Mau, Pam and Moninet got me last Christmas from Sasa (it's called Maxigrade and the packaging comes with a whole mumbo jumbo of Japanese which I can't comprehend). I am pleased to say that it survived the rain and a strenuous workout! Hurrah to a great product find =)
Gastronomical Finds
In addition, I had a media lunch today at OTTO, a fairly new Italian joint at the Red Dot and had a fantabulous time catching up with an old editorial contact. Since it was an official lunch, with my ED in tow, there was no way I could whip out my camera to snap pictures of the food but for its price, it was a really scrumptuous fare. The portions were just right for a four course meal.
I had the prawns for starters, fish as main and the banana for dessert. I was a good girl - I chose my food with thought =)On Thoughts
Having spent my entire working career selling profiles to the media, an old editorial contact of mine called last week to ask if I could do an interview on positive thoughts during these turbulent times. I paused for a bit before agreeing. It was an interesting experience, to be on the other side and to be queried on my thoughts and take on life.
Even the photoshoot was fun, with the photographer coaxing me to step amongst the flora and fauna in the middle of Shenton Way and "look up in hopefulness to the sky". Hur hur.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Rat-tat-too-eek!
After fooling around my my sister's new mac, she decided to snap a candid shot of Scruffy, the latest addition to the rat pack
The existing rat wannabe decides to fight for the limelight
The existing rat wannabe decides to fight for the limelight
Monday, February 23, 2009
Life Is Good
Two weeks into my new job and I fell dreadfully ill! Must be due to all that excitement and built-up. Six whole weeks of no work done was bliss and I am still trying to get adjusted to the wake-up-at-7.30-brush-teeth-wash-face-go-to-work routine. I am missing Thailand, Taiwan and even done-to-death Bintan.
But on the bright side - yes, yes, I have new-found positivity these days. I am happily employed (hurrah!) and I have a very nice boss (double hurrah!) who doesn't hover around me nor bothers about my step-by-step processes (triple hurrah!). But as I was sharing with my ex-colleague, Mou, over FB earlier, I am just super glad that I don't have to do the horrid monthly cost centre management - the much dreaded LEAP (Latest Estimates) and CC-tools (personnel costings) - all of which closes when our dear old HQ colleagues decide to balek kampong. Bleh.
For the first time, I must say that I am leading a very normal, borderline blissful office life. Yea... you must wonder about the type of life I'd been leading over the past ten years. I have a nice lady colleague who is from HK (let's call her V) who is my unofficial lunch kaki and a fantastic IT guru who sits beside me (let's call him C) who patiently fields all my strange IT requests and queries. I smell some politics and I recognise them but as I always do, I refused to get entangled in the web of bleakness and fall prey to their bitchiness (and yes, the women are always on the large side). I want a good night's rest =)
I am doing the stuff that makes me happy out of work and my boss leaves me to turn around press releases and articles on a day-to-day basis (what more can a gal ask for?). I love to write and I am now paid to write daily. Life is bliss =)
But on the bright side - yes, yes, I have new-found positivity these days. I am happily employed (hurrah!) and I have a very nice boss (double hurrah!) who doesn't hover around me nor bothers about my step-by-step processes (triple hurrah!). But as I was sharing with my ex-colleague, Mou, over FB earlier, I am just super glad that I don't have to do the horrid monthly cost centre management - the much dreaded LEAP (Latest Estimates) and CC-tools (personnel costings) - all of which closes when our dear old HQ colleagues decide to balek kampong. Bleh.
For the first time, I must say that I am leading a very normal, borderline blissful office life. Yea... you must wonder about the type of life I'd been leading over the past ten years. I have a nice lady colleague who is from HK (let's call her V) who is my unofficial lunch kaki and a fantastic IT guru who sits beside me (let's call him C) who patiently fields all my strange IT requests and queries. I smell some politics and I recognise them but as I always do, I refused to get entangled in the web of bleakness and fall prey to their bitchiness (and yes, the women are always on the large side). I want a good night's rest =)
I am doing the stuff that makes me happy out of work and my boss leaves me to turn around press releases and articles on a day-to-day basis (what more can a gal ask for?). I love to write and I am now paid to write daily. Life is bliss =)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Loooong Day
After having not worked for six weeks, today's a considerable long day for me. Whilst I must say that the majority of the population at my new office is rather nice, I have also realised that there are people who are highly political and underhanded. Not sure who I'd offended but safe to say, my folder in the common drive mysteriously disappeared after my first day.
hmmm...
hmmm...
Monday, February 9, 2009
Far Far Away...
I spotted an ex colleague online earlier - obviously still hard at work on a Monday morning at 1 am. It reminded me of my old life - which now feels very far away...
Sunday, February 8, 2009
All Good Things Come To An End
I have been an official bum for the past six weeks. And I must say that it feels really good waking up in the late mornings and having nothing to stress about for the rest of the day. But of course, all good things have to come to an end and I will be starting work again next Monday. It'll be a fresh change and I hope that I made the right choice.
Here's a brief of what I'd been up to for the past six weeks:-
1) Travelled to Thailand, did loads of Thai massage and took a cooking course in Bangkok.
2) Flew to Chiangmai and rode elephants
3) Visited Taiwan with my 78 year old grandma and made some great friends along the way
4) Did a bit of soul searching and made peace with myself and people from my past
5) Read loads and loads and loads of books (trash included)
6) Watched Red Cliff at off peak hours with Joanne (the thrill of paying student rates! woo hoo!)
7) Visited Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve for the first time and spotted some real life cranes!
8) Finally visited my dentist (very aptly named Dr Saw) and got my mouth guard sorted (oh! the woes of bruxisum)
9) Painted, cleared my room and rid my life of 20 years worth of junk
Here's a brief of what I'd been up to for the past six weeks:-
1) Travelled to Thailand, did loads of Thai massage and took a cooking course in Bangkok.
2) Flew to Chiangmai and rode elephants
3) Visited Taiwan with my 78 year old grandma and made some great friends along the way
4) Did a bit of soul searching and made peace with myself and people from my past
5) Read loads and loads and loads of books (trash included)
6) Watched Red Cliff at off peak hours with Joanne (the thrill of paying student rates! woo hoo!)
7) Visited Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve for the first time and spotted some real life cranes!
8) Finally visited my dentist (very aptly named Dr Saw) and got my mouth guard sorted (oh! the woes of bruxisum)
9) Painted, cleared my room and rid my life of 20 years worth of junk
Thursday, February 5, 2009
You Have Been Tagged
Once you have been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it is because I want to know more about you. To do this, go to the "notes" tab ( next to "wall, photos," etc.) on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of your note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people and click "publish".
1. I love curry puffs and coffee. They are my ultimate comfort food
2. I learnt Chinese dance for five years when I was a child
3. I play(ed) the piano and managed to pass my theory without ever understanding how to read scores
4. I love chilli red but was told never to wear the colour
5. I ran five clicks straight the year I turned 22
6. I love chick-flicks, chick-lits, movies and stories with a historical backdrop that I understand
7. I own two wardrobes full of nothing to wear
8. I am an owl but aspire to be a lark
9. I am cynical yet trusting. I believe I have good gut instincts about people
10. I was a closet groupie - I once followed a taiwanese pop duo around town when I was 13 and spent a chunk of my pocket money on their cassette tapes and concert tickets
11. I miss my mother's cooking. Especially her double-boiled soups
12. I believe in butterflies and will not settle for anything less
13. I failed my driving test twice before I got third time lucky
14. I have this secret fantasy that I will someday be a very famous dancer. I am just 15 years behind and 10 kg overweight =)
15. I buy too many accessories, handbags and shoes
16. I love books by old school local writers such as Suchen Christine Lim, Adrian Tan, Catherine Lim
17. I learnt how to wakeboard without ever learning how to swim
18. I keep in touch with people whom I'd known since I was in primary school
19. I used to run around Geylang during my PE classes since my alma mater didn't have a running area
20. I once had eight dogs living with me when I was a child and tied ribbons on them to make them look pretty
21. I will sometimes drive out alone for supper just to ponder over my own thoughts
22. I am running out of things to write
23. I have nine unread books piled beside my bed at the moment
24. I still feel 18 even though I am over 30. I believe that my teenage years were the best days of my life
25. I once worked for a pharmaceutical giant and enjoyed my stint there tremendously
Tagged: Moninet, Moments, Rachel, Joanne, Pam, Yuet, Anna and 18 others
1. I love curry puffs and coffee. They are my ultimate comfort food
2. I learnt Chinese dance for five years when I was a child
3. I play(ed) the piano and managed to pass my theory without ever understanding how to read scores
4. I love chilli red but was told never to wear the colour
5. I ran five clicks straight the year I turned 22
6. I love chick-flicks, chick-lits, movies and stories with a historical backdrop that I understand
7. I own two wardrobes full of nothing to wear
8. I am an owl but aspire to be a lark
9. I am cynical yet trusting. I believe I have good gut instincts about people
10. I was a closet groupie - I once followed a taiwanese pop duo around town when I was 13 and spent a chunk of my pocket money on their cassette tapes and concert tickets
11. I miss my mother's cooking. Especially her double-boiled soups
12. I believe in butterflies and will not settle for anything less
13. I failed my driving test twice before I got third time lucky
14. I have this secret fantasy that I will someday be a very famous dancer. I am just 15 years behind and 10 kg overweight =)
15. I buy too many accessories, handbags and shoes
16. I love books by old school local writers such as Suchen Christine Lim, Adrian Tan, Catherine Lim
17. I learnt how to wakeboard without ever learning how to swim
18. I keep in touch with people whom I'd known since I was in primary school
19. I used to run around Geylang during my PE classes since my alma mater didn't have a running area
20. I once had eight dogs living with me when I was a child and tied ribbons on them to make them look pretty
21. I will sometimes drive out alone for supper just to ponder over my own thoughts
22. I am running out of things to write
23. I have nine unread books piled beside my bed at the moment
24. I still feel 18 even though I am over 30. I believe that my teenage years were the best days of my life
25. I once worked for a pharmaceutical giant and enjoyed my stint there tremendously
Tagged: Moninet, Moments, Rachel, Joanne, Pam, Yuet, Anna and 18 others
The Boomerang Metaphor
I believe now, that everything you throw out in life comes right back at you...
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
We Can Only Look Forward
This has been a really strange week. I have friends whom I haven't met for years getting in touch via phone, facebook and other modern methods and I was reminded of how we met, the encounters, the pleasant and unpleasant experiences and follies of youth.
We are all of course much older, a lot more sensible, less selfish and considerate of others but I am glad that we still get second chances to be friends again. My take is that we make the most mistakes in our teens, we get vain in our 20s and we sit better in our own skins when we reach our 30s. This, can only come out of the mouth of a woman in her 30s.
I am thankful for this opportunity to take a step back, be on my own to soul search for the past six weeks. Good things happen when positivity comes from within...
Over the years, people have shown me kindness, patience and tolerance and through them, I have learnt the same virtues and in many instances, I often wonder if I can give as generously as them. I have fallen hard but yet, many times, when I look up, I see many pairs of helping hands in the faces of these angels whom I have kept as friends. I am indeed blessed.
We are all of course much older, a lot more sensible, less selfish and considerate of others but I am glad that we still get second chances to be friends again. My take is that we make the most mistakes in our teens, we get vain in our 20s and we sit better in our own skins when we reach our 30s. This, can only come out of the mouth of a woman in her 30s.
I am thankful for this opportunity to take a step back, be on my own to soul search for the past six weeks. Good things happen when positivity comes from within...
Over the years, people have shown me kindness, patience and tolerance and through them, I have learnt the same virtues and in many instances, I often wonder if I can give as generously as them. I have fallen hard but yet, many times, when I look up, I see many pairs of helping hands in the faces of these angels whom I have kept as friends. I am indeed blessed.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
20 years have passed between...
The day started with church, followed by a hearty brunch at our end of woods aka East Coast since the entire class of 1989 (graduating class, no less) comprised mainly of proud Easterners. We yakked through our meal and then headed down to our annual gathering at our former Chinese teacher's place in Bishan.
It's been a long long time. 20 years of friendship. Hopefully with more to come.
The start of our two hour girlie brunch, which ended up with us sitting at the balcony, catching up on lost years until dinner time!
The girls get a touch of blessings with lucky cupcakes from Wanjun's mum
It's been a long long time. 20 years of friendship. Hopefully with more to come.
The start of our two hour girlie brunch, which ended up with us sitting at the balcony, catching up on lost years until dinner time!
The girls get a touch of blessings with lucky cupcakes from Wanjun's mum
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