For the first time in fourteen years, she won't be there to greet me when I go home.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
*SIGH*
*SIGH*
I'm not angry any more but it is obviously a normal response to be upset when:-
Besides, my new books are calling my name.
I'm not angry any more but it is obviously a normal response to be upset when:-
- I find myself locked out of my home (through no fault of my own)
- at 9ish at night
- in 10 degree temperature
- and I have to wait outside half an hour to get in
Besides, my new books are calling my name.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
O.o
It won't be long before my entire extended family is on Facebook.
More than half of us cousins are already on it. Considering there's over twenty of us, that's a lot.
Oh, and my tech-savvy Tua Kor (eldest aunt) just added me.
More than half of us cousins are already on it. Considering there's over twenty of us, that's a lot.
Oh, and my tech-savvy Tua Kor (eldest aunt) just added me.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Happy birthday, Ad!
People who knew me in Standard 6 knew me as this shy, quiet thing sitting in a corner happily reading away.
Once I went to Form One, it was a different story altogether.
Meet one of my closest, dearest and oldest friends. Adeliene. Spelt with an "e".
She's the reason why I'm the ever so chatty person I am today.
For some odd reason that I have yet to put my finger on, she manages to convince me to do the craziest things that no one else ever could convince me to do.
Like this. This has Adeliene Wong written all over it. She talked me into jumping 43 meters off a bridge. Me. A person who got scared climbing a two-meter high firehose box. How she does it, I'm not quite sure. But she does and I'm kind of glad. :)
I think I've figured out a bit of her magic. Her enthusiasm, optimism, fun-loving nature and cheerful outlook is utterly infectious. *big grin*
Also she's bubbly, zany, witty, artistic and a fantastic writer that comes up with the most random thoughts ever. :) You're looking at a woman with a bright future in writing.
Anyway Ad, thanks for never judging me, for putting up with me when I'm being a brat and for always loving and accepting me as I am. You're a true friend. Happy 24th, babe. Gawd we're old. :p Love you!
Once I went to Form One, it was a different story altogether.
Meet one of my closest, dearest and oldest friends. Adeliene. Spelt with an "e".
She's the reason why I'm the ever so chatty person I am today.
For some odd reason that I have yet to put my finger on, she manages to convince me to do the craziest things that no one else ever could convince me to do.
Like this. This has Adeliene Wong written all over it. She talked me into jumping 43 meters off a bridge. Me. A person who got scared climbing a two-meter high firehose box. How she does it, I'm not quite sure. But she does and I'm kind of glad. :)
I think I've figured out a bit of her magic. Her enthusiasm, optimism, fun-loving nature and cheerful outlook is utterly infectious. *big grin*
Also she's bubbly, zany, witty, artistic and a fantastic writer that comes up with the most random thoughts ever. :) You're looking at a woman with a bright future in writing.
Anyway Ad, thanks for never judging me, for putting up with me when I'm being a brat and for always loving and accepting me as I am. You're a true friend. Happy 24th, babe. Gawd we're old. :p Love you!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Running in high heels
Had a very busy day at the office today. And even though I was literally running around the office half the time helping to organise the big seminar/dinner for tonight, I.actually.enjoyed.myself.
I prefer being busy. It helps the day go so much faster.
Oh, and I've discovered that I -can- run in high heels. How's that for mobility? *grin*
I prefer being busy. It helps the day go so much faster.
Oh, and I've discovered that I -can- run in high heels. How's that for mobility? *grin*
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Museums
I have a thing for museums. There's something magical about them. I love the quiet solitude and the fact that they give us insight into the past. History fascinates me. It always has. Reading about history is one thing... but actually seeing artifacts, things that real people used in their daily lives so long ago... is incredibly exciting.
I also have a thing for ancient architecture. You have no idea how happy I was when I got to see and touch Roman ruins on my trip to Turkey. The amphitheatres were amazing! And Ephesus! Would you believe I went to Ephesus? The Ephesus mentioned in the Bible! How cool is that?
I suppose this makes me somewhat nerdy. But I digress.
As far as museums go, Melbourne's museum is especially nice. Its bright, airy and even has its own 'rainforest' with live birds and fish and all. I love it. Its one of my favourite places.
I brought my favourite guy to there when he came to visit. We only went to the Discovery Centre this time though. We're saving the whole museum experience for October when we can spend at least half the day there.
I also have a thing for ancient architecture. You have no idea how happy I was when I got to see and touch Roman ruins on my trip to Turkey. The amphitheatres were amazing! And Ephesus! Would you believe I went to Ephesus? The Ephesus mentioned in the Bible! How cool is that?
I suppose this makes me somewhat nerdy. But I digress.
As far as museums go, Melbourne's museum is especially nice. Its bright, airy and even has its own 'rainforest' with live birds and fish and all. I love it. Its one of my favourite places.
I brought my favourite guy to there when he came to visit. We only went to the Discovery Centre this time though. We're saving the whole museum experience for October when we can spend at least half the day there.
Monday, May 5, 2008
"Cool"
Good heavens. There are some very odd people out there.
Someone just tried to add me on Friendster, telling me that he is a "cool" person and therefore deserving of my attention.
-____-"
What the heck, right?
Poser.
What normal individual goes around describing himself as "cool"?
Someone just tried to add me on Friendster, telling me that he is a "cool" person and therefore deserving of my attention.
-____-"
What the heck, right?
Poser.
What normal individual goes around describing himself as "cool"?
Work and other stuff
I'm enjoying working life. Granted, I'm not doing "change-the-world" type work but I'm loving it nonetheless.
Best thing is, I still get to walk around the office often, which suits my fidgety nature just fine. :D
Last week, I attended the one and only interview that left me filled with dread. It was advertised as a data entry position at a market research firm but it turned out to be a telemarketing-type job. The liars.
The thought of being forced to sit in one place while attempting to interview irate people over the phone was the biggest turn-off ever. During the interview itself, I felt stifled sitting there among the claustrophobic cubicles. It was such a suffocating environment.
Thank God the place I was already doing casual work for offered me a two-month contract. I may know little about financial planning but I'm loving the work culture. Its comfy.
Everyone is so kind. Also, most of the clients are retired couples and they are the sweetest people to speak to.
Oh, and I neglected to mention this because so many things were happening at the time... but I managed to treat my parents, uncle, aunt, brother and boyfriend to a nice Peking duck dinner with my first paycheck! *grin* It was great to be able to treat the people I love. I'm so glad I did!
Best thing is, I still get to walk around the office often, which suits my fidgety nature just fine. :D
Last week, I attended the one and only interview that left me filled with dread. It was advertised as a data entry position at a market research firm but it turned out to be a telemarketing-type job. The liars.
The thought of being forced to sit in one place while attempting to interview irate people over the phone was the biggest turn-off ever. During the interview itself, I felt stifled sitting there among the claustrophobic cubicles. It was such a suffocating environment.
Thank God the place I was already doing casual work for offered me a two-month contract. I may know little about financial planning but I'm loving the work culture. Its comfy.
Everyone is so kind. Also, most of the clients are retired couples and they are the sweetest people to speak to.
Oh, and I neglected to mention this because so many things were happening at the time... but I managed to treat my parents, uncle, aunt, brother and boyfriend to a nice Peking duck dinner with my first paycheck! *grin* It was great to be able to treat the people I love. I'm so glad I did!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Weekends
Now that I've started working, I've come to appreciate the weekend so much more.
Yesterday, I took a walk and managed to walk halfway to the city. I like going for walks. There's always so many interesting things to see. Come to think of it, I should have brought my camera along. I'll do that next week.
Apart from that, I managed to do a little bit of shopping. I bought an office shirt. Ooh, and my brother got me a pair of gloves. They'll definitely come in handy because my fingers are so cold that my nails turn blue in winter.
Other than that, I went with my brother to a music store to buy an electronic piano. He's been yearning to get a piano in Melbourne for about two years now. My brother is very much musically inclined. He plays the piano, trumpet and guitar. Once when we went to Vietnam, he even managed to play one of those traditional musical instruments fashioned out of bamboo.
I was very surprised that electronic pianos can sound exactly like normal pianos. Somehow whenever I think of the words "electronic" and "piano" in the same sentence, I think of my cousins' old organ that was back in Klang. I'm not even sure if they still have it. Technology really has come a long way.
Yesterday, I took a walk and managed to walk halfway to the city. I like going for walks. There's always so many interesting things to see. Come to think of it, I should have brought my camera along. I'll do that next week.
Apart from that, I managed to do a little bit of shopping. I bought an office shirt. Ooh, and my brother got me a pair of gloves. They'll definitely come in handy because my fingers are so cold that my nails turn blue in winter.
Other than that, I went with my brother to a music store to buy an electronic piano. He's been yearning to get a piano in Melbourne for about two years now. My brother is very much musically inclined. He plays the piano, trumpet and guitar. Once when we went to Vietnam, he even managed to play one of those traditional musical instruments fashioned out of bamboo.
I was very surprised that electronic pianos can sound exactly like normal pianos. Somehow whenever I think of the words "electronic" and "piano" in the same sentence, I think of my cousins' old organ that was back in Klang. I'm not even sure if they still have it. Technology really has come a long way.
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