Happiness in a box

Check it out at http://www.gobi.com.sg. Been craving for these little cakes for one week. Don't they look cute, sweet and appetitizing..Yummy Yummy...

For those whose babies are coming to one month and thought of giving out Bengawan solo's vochure, etc, you may wish to consider this. Just something special and a box of happiness is not expensive though..

Coming back to the term "Happiness". 'What is happiness?' Some thinkers say "Happiness does not lie in objects of enjoyment; happiness or unhappiness lies in imagination".

To prove their belief, here is an example:- A man has a two-storey house; on the right is a five storey building and on the left a cottage. When he sees right, he feels unhappy and when he sees left he feels happy. As such happiness does not lie in possession of sensory objects, but in imagination. They advise people to look towards those, who have fewer possessions and be happy. If you look towards people having more wealth and possessions, you will always be unhappy

So, in order to be happy, look towards those who have fewer possessions and you will be happy. Well, I am still trying to appreciate happiness in my life.. That's why we always say "Saying is always easier than to execute!!"

You're Beautiful

James Blunt - You're Beautiful

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My Most Favourite Song

By far, this is the my most favourite song. This song definitely has given me great inspiration in life. Once before, I have friends who searched high and low around Singapore music stores for me but failed. For years, I have given up hope in search of it. If anyone out there came across or by luck, able to find this song anywhere in town or out of town, I really would appreciate if I can have a copy of it. This CD meant alot to me :P


Via: VideoSift

Do enjoy it!! Almost everyone in Hollywood showing their support in this song.

Voices That Care was a song written by the people who were left behind or the people who didn't go and fight in the war. Voices That Care was written and sent to solders during the Gulf War. The people who wrote the song wrote it because they didn't want the soldiers to think that we forgot about them. The people who wrote the song Voices That Care had great empathy for the men and women fighting for our freedom. This song is also telling all the solders that we want them to come home safe. Quote from Voices That Care would be Stand tall stand proud voices that care are crying out loud. This quote is telling them to hang in there and you'll be coming home soon. Another quote might be I'm not here to justify the cause or to count the loss, that's all been done before. This might mean that they are singing this song not to make it sound like everyone that goes to war will die, and they believe that they will come home safe. They also sung it to support the soldiers. Voices That Care is the type of song that makes people believe if they go to war that they will come home safe, but even if they don't they won't be forgotten.

The lyrics:-

Lonely fear lights up the sky
Can't help but wonder why you're so far away
There - you have to take a stand in someone elses land
Life can be so strange.
I wish we never had to choose
To either win or lose
That we could find a way
I won't turn my back again, your honor i'll defend
So hurry home till then.

Chorus:
Stand tall, stand proud
Voices that care are crying out loud
And when you close your eyes tonight
Feeling your heart how our love burns bright.

I'm not here to justify the cause or to count up all the loss
That's all been done before
I just can't let you feel alone when there's so much love at home
We're sending out to you
All the courage that you've known, the bravery you've shown
Clearly lights the way
We pray to make the future bright, to make the wrong things right
(rap: right or wrong, we're all praying you remain strong,
that's why we're all here and singing along)

repeat chorus

Soul mate

Still feelin' lousy. She used to be childhood mate, my closest soul mate, a person who I can share things with, a person who grows up with me and a person who is blood related to me. We have been very close since young, we shared laughter, wildness and saddness together. Memories of them are so close to my heart, however things have changed. The family gathering last monday has given me a sign that everything has lost its connection. My heart is so sore.. Tell me "The Reason" (One of my favourite Songs).



Which is the path I wanna walk now? Still pondering..Sometimes it would good to let things go.

Little Nephew

As a matter of fact, another year has passed. Woke up on the first day of new year pondering what to do. This afternoon I need to get to Ismaa'eel, cousin's son 'aqeeqah and housewarming. My little nephew has arrived last month. I have too many little nephews and nieces that made me almost forgot their names (at least two whom I did not know their names. :p shhh..). Will catch up during chinese new year if I am in town.

Happy New Year 2007

Hi all,

To those who are partying, party hard. To those who are drinking, do not drive :p. To those who are staying at home (like me), do something fruitful. To those who are at friends' house having potluck, eat till your tummy show..While you are having fun, don't forget to plan for your new year resolution. I had done mine and how about yours...

Well, I just completed living room and kitchen cleaning 3 hours back. Started it since afternoon and now my entire body is aching like no one business. Gosh, I could no longer continue with my room tomorrow..Ouch Ouch...

Got to rest. Be back soon!!

Story about my neighbour

Down with fever, sore throat and flu today..So sick..sob sob..uurghhhh. "Hello!" the word was greeted from each of us when the lift was opened. I was on my way to see doctor the next block. Hoo Hoo Hoo, saw my charming neighbour again..How do I get to know him? The story begins..

I used to have two dogs at one point. They are the rascal oscar and playful cookie..They never get along with each other. Everytime, when I went downstair, I had to carry cookie and let the little oscar (which is only 2 months old) walked by himself. He would follow me everywhere I walked unlike cookie would drag me to where he want to walk. One of days, I did the same thing again, went downstair to run some errands with my two accompanies..We waited patiently for the lift to come with this stranger.."Tink Tong", the lift was here. Stepped in the lift and prepared to go upstair and the little oscar just refused to step in. I have to pacify him embarrassing myself infront of the stranger. He was very helpful indeed. He pressed the lift for me while I was saying funny words to my dog..ha ha ha..Finally, after much effort, we were on the way up our floor. "Tink Tong", we have reached the fifth floor and little oscar followed the man out of the lift..Shit!! The man again helped to press the button inside while waiting for oscar to return in. At this moment, the lift suddenly closed. Three of us (the man, cookie and myself) were in the lift travelling up without oscar. My heart was so panicked. Luckily the man reaction was fast, he quickly pressed the sixth floor and me rushed out, run one floor down and looked for my dog..Thanks gawd, I found him..The man helped me with my dogs and returned to the seventh floor and finally we reached home safely.

From there on, we often met each other at the lift and smiled at each other. He is a charming 30 odd man, with the right height, the right body and most of all, he has this deep dimple on his face..Hoohoo hooo..I think he drives a lexus and is married..No sure but when this is how I know my neighbour..

By the way, wanna know how come my oscar was so rebellious that day? The answer is because I was carrying a cane on my hand which I bought when running errands..Obviously, he was scared of the cane..ha ha ha

Christmas Presents

The two hours christmas shopping this evening alone nearly broke my weak back..My legs were so tired that I could hardly walk and not to say, to carry three big paper bags of presents..Finally, I managed to finish my last minutes christmas shopping..Phew..Can't help but to say "Shopping is really a torturing activity". I wanna saluate those who can shop for hours and days.

Presents which I received till now:-

(1) Oggy gave me $1400 cash.

(2) My organisation gave each of us a card reader thumb drive which allows us to easily extract details from our handphone memory card.

(3) My boss gave each of us a big bar of almond chocolate.

Be meeting my friend this friday for christmas present exchange and advance dinner. Can't wait to see what she bought for me..The present which I bought for her is something I really like..It is from Liz Caliborne. Can I give it to myself? It is so tempting and at that moment, I thought of buying a similar set but managed to remind myself that it is not my objective today..See, I am able to control myself..


Feel so sick now. Just finished cooking a pot of porridge to feed myself after a hard day work..Got to go..

Greetings

Friday night

Sec school gathering at Furama Hotel last friday was quite enjoyable..Food was not nice at all but at least we enjoyed each other accompany. Laughter from our table was loud and clear..We must have make the limelight of the night..

Right after the warm dinner, I hopped on to join my colleagues. Been out of the scene for years and finally I joined in the fun with them. That was "St. James Power Station". We queued up for about 30 mins or more to get into this pub known as "DragonFly". "What the heck!!!! How come the music played by the liveband was in Chinese?" my mind was confused for a moment I stepped in. Damn, paid to get into a "low class" place..sorry but to say it was actually like the old Canto pub at Marina South last time..No wonder, I saw aunties when I was with the queue...Second floor was ktv, oh gosh...This was amazingly shocking...Please, please, please, for goodness sake..We hang around for 45 mins and left the place after finished our drinks...Explored for good pubs around and we ended up at "Devils Bar". Not very happening though but it was really entertaining. Saw two ladies whom made our night. They danced and reacted like hunger for sex and men..so horny..so desperate..Every guy who came near to them was their prey...ha ha ha ha..hey hey, woman is also their prey alright..Believe me or not, our table was just next to the live band, dancing floor and railing bar and we had a good view and laugh...

All in all, these two gathering were really fun..Almost lost my voice..hee hee

Life is full of surprises

13th of Dec is here again..Should I grieve or celebrate on this day? On one hand, it is my dad's birthday and on the other hand, it is Melvin's death anniversary. Sigh..He is one of those who died in his sleep. Should I say he is fortunate? Life is full of surprises, a person so young at the age of 28 who does not smoke or drink leading a simple life just left this world..Many of us were shocked by this news, but we still have to accept the fact. Was at the temple today to see and say "hello" to him. When I uttered "Take care ya!", my eyes and voice went soft..

"Happy Birthday to you, Dad. I love you!". Sent an sms to my dad this morning 12 sharp. I am a daddy girl and will remain forever. God has blessed me with the best dad in the world. Though my dad is poor, but my dad has given us alot of care by all his means quietly. He is like a friend to us, he talks rubbish to us, cracks joke with us, shows our friends with respect, never scold us, never control us and best of all, support us in all our decisions.

Not sure why, my bond with my dad is so much stronger than my bond with mum. I have told my dad "I love u" so many times and never in my life did I even mention it to my mum. Met up with mum last friday and had a simple meal and some chit chat. Know what..I seldom have eye contact with my mum when I talked to her. I felt she is like a stranger to me or maybe because I do not know how to communicate and treat her as a mum..sorry..Nevertheless, she is still my mum and I sincerely hope that she can forgive me for not ready to accept her. I will try to one day. Please forgive me!!

Items to look out for

It has been long since I bought something expensive to pamper myself. I have been eyeing a bracklet from Swaroski jewellery for months since feb. I saw it again this weekend..Hmm, thought of buying it maybe this coming Jan..Hmm, really took me one year to decide if I want to purchase..Tough customer isn't it..ha ha.

There are two other brackets I love in robinson as well. C'mon, one time at a time alright...I saw a men bag there too. It was very nice..I seldom eye on a men bag unless it is very nice and i tot the bag was quite catchy. Guess how much it cost? Bloody $500 alright..SO DAMN EX..

Oggy has been complaining that the jacket he wanted to get has been sold out..Poor thing..I was with him sometimes ago when he eyed on that jacket, but unfortunately i did not notice it at all..ha ha ha.I am also looking out for a jacket but until now, I did not see anything I like..well, it takes time..I always believe, when u want someting, it will not appear, but when you dun need it anymore, it will appear..Lets fate decide...

All about Common Law

Hey guys, do you still remember the old uni days which we spent our time studying "Contract Law"? I bet you do remember because that was the most memorable subject in your entire life too. Went for a training on Contract law again today. Terms like "Offer", "offerer", "Invitation to Treat", "Consideration","Minor" all flashes back.. Scary isn't it??..But for that moment, I thought of going back to get the book and study it again just like reading a book. The only difference is this time round I do not need to memorise the case law for exam. Opss, this time round, I definitely would not need to write "In an undecided case"...hee hee.

For gals out there, in case you do not know, please do remember to give 5 cents or a gift token to your husband when your husband gave you a wedding ring alright. As long as you have given your hubby a token, there will be contract binding and he has no rights to take back the ring when file for divorce..So, JUST REMEMBER...

By the way, do you wonder how come we studied "Common Law" instead of "Civic Law"? No one ask that question before.

Mind Riddle

I have enough stress but someone challenged me with this mind riddle. PLease Please help me!!

I borrowed $50 from my mum and dad each which amounts to $100. I took this $100 to buy a pair of shoe at $97. The shop returned me $3 and I in turn gave $1 back to mum and dad each. So I am left with $1. After returning, I still owe mum and dad $49 each which add up to $98. So, $98 with the $1 I have, it totals up to only $99. Where is the another $1?

Christmas is coming

'Are we still exchanging Christmas Present,' asked Jaseline. "Yup!" I replied. On one hand, I was thinking what should I buy for her. How about Oggy's present as well..Every year this time, I need to start to crack my head. Sigh..

Brother's birthday just past. Next coming ones is Dad's ones..Oh gosh..Dec is really a broke month and the best part is I HATE SHOPPING..Everywhere is so crowded and crowd always made me headache..Though population in Singapore is not huge compare to other countries, but shopping centers are always so bloody crowded. Why and WHY????

The most enjoyable christmas I ever had is when I was in Korea. Snow everywhere..So white and thick..That's my first time in my life I was covered by snow..Besides, I did enjoy the christmas shopping at Boston as well. It was really nice everywhere..Houses are decorated with christmas trees, ginger bread, etc. It was really cosy. Christmas in U.S compare to Singapore is so far far different. You should not ever miss the chance to spend your christmas there but please, not in Asian countries. Say me bias or what, but it is the truth..

Living here

Received an online casino letter from xxx in my mailbox today. It stated that I was a VIP casino player and have selected to receive this exclusive "Once only" offer at $100 free. Isn't it tempting? hee hee..Before I am going to kick off to use this $100 to generate $5 everyday and slowly $10, I have read up the Online casino law in Singapore. It is illegal..Really sucks..This means I have been taking risk few years back by playing online casino. Too bad, I have to drop the idea now. No black record is allowed now because it is going to affect my immgration. No way..Be patience and I will be back...

"Civil officers get pay increment!!!". This don't sound pleasing at all...How come only applicable to civil servant and not others? We work as hard than them too.."G" is just smart!! On one hand, they increase GST and the other hand, they offset the increase of GST by increasing their own pay. Hey, this is all TPs' money alright!!!

Modelling

Suppose to have a Newman Panel Interview on Friday evening at Swissotel Westin cafe and photoshoot next week, but I have kinda cancelled my appointment. When I was invited, I kinda of sian because of the need to meet another three new friends and mix around to have fun together for the photoshoot. The entire interview and photoshoot will then be published in the magazine. At the moment, memories flashed through me. Recalled the past when I was still young and participated numerous photoshoot. Pictures of mine appeared in magazines, posters and newspapers. It was quite fun at the beginning but eventually I found it very very tired and hectic.

Still remembered my first audition. There were about 8 of us invited for it and only 4 will be selected. Each of us was asked to put our head over a board and the photography will shoot our head only. Of course, we were told to smile happily. The selected model will have their face "painted" using photoshop and published in poster. A poster with 4 heads painted..just imagine..ha ha..Hey, I was one of them alright..

For the second audition, 7 of us were invited and suppose to have a photo published in magazine. It was to advertise t-shirt and we stood in a line posing in relax mode (talking to each other). Each of us was assigned to different colour of t-shirt and at that moment, I was hoping that I will not get the white ones because my green bra will definitely look transulent..Ha ha..and guess what??? I got the white ones..Damn it..."Can I have another color?," I asked the photographer and he made me disappointed. For awhile, I went blank and luckily, a professional model offered me her skin colour bra..Thanks god at the time..

Actually, there were alot of funny stuff to share for all my photoshoots..For one of my photoshoots, because the male model looked taller than me, I was made to stand on a telephone book..Sound embarrassing right?? I am so shorty...sob sob

Everyone thought it was cool to be a model and in fact, it is really a tough job. You are told what to do and smile whole day until the smile looks so fake and at the end of the day, you can no longer have the energy to talk and smile anymore. Besides, during the photoshoot, you cannot even sit down, otherwise you will be told to iron your clothes again..ha ha ha..Sound like slave..

Well, actually it was indeed a precious experience to me. At least not everyone got a chance..

Medication

Have been on Roaccutane for 7 days and noticed my lip is getting dryer..No wonder doctor remind me to apply lip balm regularly..Have also been drinking water regularly because this medication is going to make my skin very very dry. It is a 4 - 6 mth medication course and had signed a agreement form not to get pregnant during this period else the poor baby can get deform. Blood test has been taken during the consultation and have to revisit the doctor in another one week time to see how it progress.

Oggy is back. Hurray, I received three gifts. One bottle of perfume, a dress and a top. Wow, he spent about $300 on me in total..That's alot and to compare with the items I bought for him from bangkok, I felt embarrassed. Ha ha ha..Well, hhmmm, hmm..hm..speechless.

Just another day

That adorable girl begged me to create a website for her..So cute..I thought I could help her when I was there. Too difficult to create without her presence. Not a hurry, I am sure I will be there next week with Oggy.

The new season CSI is here again. Can't wait until next Tuesday..hurray..Am just a tv fleak addicted to American Next Top Model, CSI, Maggie Me, Ghost Whisperer, Project Runway..Chinese show at Channel 8 is getting bad to worst..oh gosh.Same for Channel U..

Counting down to another 4 days to see Oggy..So excited..

Monday is a short day. Half day work only as there is a need to attend staff conference in the afternoon follow by Dinner and Dance. Been wondering what is the door gift..Hope it is not something disappointing..hee hee

The haze outside is so bad..Oh boy, it is making my complexion worst..Idiot and damn rain, when will u arrive to help the world?

Mark it unauspicious day

The song "I can't cry hard enough" should somehow describe my feeling now. Urrgghhh..Been working on the three issues spotted by my DD (note: Not AD nor my users) since this afternoon 3 plus. Luckily managed to get the vendor to fix the issues. Phew..Headache mann. Damn vendor too. Couldn't them do the minimal verification. "TODAY IS SUNDAY ALRIGHT!!"...Guess I am not the only one shouting..My vendor should be cursing me too..I feel so sore now!!

Nevermind. Everything is going to be alright. It is just a job k. Afterall, it is not how hard I fall, but how soft I will land.

ok then, I don't wish to talk much now..I am fleaking mad, tired, frustrated, serve myself right for sending that announcement email to make myself work so hard..For godness sake, I still need to fire fight another issue tomorrow.

I shall mark my calendar 1st of Oct as an unauspicious date thereafter. I swear!!!!!!!!!!!!! No children day as well TOO!!