Me, Myself and Pipi

Festive November

2007-11-02T13:32:00.000+08:00

I was told by Janet many a times that my blog seriously needs some updating...

well... I started work on 12.9.07.... everything's going great now... though they say that auditors do not have social life due to long working hours... but so far, count my lucky stars, I've got great seniors who do planning within the time budget and my latest that I have finished work was 730pm? hehehehe

this was taken during training classes before we are sent off to clients' places...All we do is eat sweets, smoke, coffee and tryin to be ENTHU about everything. This thing abt the firm is everything has to be written on the flip chart... damn....

Shortly after a month, the firm hosted this Welcome Night to all newbies at ZouK! tat was awsuM!!!! but then... on tat fateful night... i lost my watch... devasted, i was. nonetheless, i had fun and didnt really thot abt that after awhile...

Charmaine, Irene, Angela

Basically work life is quite the same every other day... but i'm loving it currently. hahahaa... after work,it's either meet kelv, janet & co or I go home and have a lil alone time...

Just last week, met up with Robin and Feizai and Wan Zhen and Fb's gf... Rob just stopped overnight. had dinner @ bt timah hawker n food was fantastic. i was just thinking how well we are doing now... i'm really happy for all of them...

Robin a.k.a Si Feizai and Guoliang a.k.a Feizai

One day he picked me up after work and we went to Marina Square have jap food. After meal, we came across this watch shop and they were having 20% off all watches. I saw the watch which remember seeing before and he did comment before tat it was nice. And knowing that I recently lost my watch @ zouk, without hesitation, he bought the watch for me! Sweeettttt.... and as for my bday pressie, he bought me the bracelet that i have been longing to own... heheee..

Yesterday was Kelv's bday (1st Nov) and we went to Merchant Court to have a sumptous meal... Not to quite what I've expected but it's alright... and the day before went to Bugis with his mates for dinner followed by drinks @ Altivo... (still waiting for pics from his friend for the pics taken @ altivo) ::it's the 1st time i've taken pics wif him =x ::

Kelv, Brian and Tommy

Us at Merchant Court

Prawns peeld by Him at Merchant Court =D

All in all, I love my simple life! We did mention about going to Perth for a short trip next Autumn... can't wait!!! ;)

Music: This ain't a scene, it's an arm race - fall out boys

Weather: cloudy and cooling

Mood: relaxed (on study leave til 5th nov!) hehehee

Life of an Unemployed

2007-08-31T14:31:00.000+08:00

Miss Yap is officially unemployed since 17.08.07... So what have I been doing for the past week? I can't remember man... Everyday seems to be the same. heee:)

For the first 3 days of my holiday, I spend everyday slacking at home. Went to 6th Ave's Video Ezy and rented some dvds. Hell it was expensive! 5 dvds for SGD$20. In Aust, it costs like $1.95 for every dvd. On the 4th day, went to Vivocity with Kelv for dinner and followed by drinks @ Altivo. Seems like I can't get enough of Altivo! hahahaa... but the night was lovely! Was drizzling a lil but just nice enough to keep the weather cooling. On Friday, met Janet, Alena and Jon Yong for dinner at Blu Jazz Bar. The service is really really slow and they mixed up our orders. Overall food was good and cheap, I don't mind going back there for dinner again. But definitely won't do it on a Fri night. Kelv went to some friend's bday party @ dragonfly. I think it should be quite a boring night for me cos I receive an sms every 30mins? hahaa.. At around 2.30am, he came over to pick me up and we went to West Coast maccas for late late supper! :D

Saturday... let me see where did I go?? Oh Yes... We went to City Link for dinner, and shopped at Marina Square. Bought the bag I have been contemplating at Charles N Keith. yay!

Sunday.... we went to watch Ratatouille! Thumbs up! Halfway thru the movie, mom called and told me that she and dad are going to SGH A&E as dad's eye seems to be bleeding. Kelv and I went to SGH after movie and I think it was very sweet of him to accompany us all the way and send my folks back.

Monday.... dinner @ alexandra village and again vivocity for my last minute purchase of the silver sandals I have been eyeing... and drinks @ wine connection!

Gosh I really need to remember what have i been doing everyday.

Tues... met sam and jo for coffee @ HV. Dinner at Grandma's ... Spose to see the solar eclipse.. but that day was so cloudy and we have to give it a miss. Dad's eye wasnt getting any better. Grandma's leg wound has worsen. :(

Wed... dinner at Sentosa's Imperial Kitchen... and drinks at Wine Connection again... Thank God, dad went to A&E again and the doc said nothing has worsen for his condition and it's normal. At night, there was much improvement and that's one big relief:)

1Deg15Marina

Thurs... dinner @ Soup Garden (paragon) and followed by K session. Again waiting for jan 2 send over the pics.

So what am i gonna do today? Definitely I am so going to do some studyinG!!!!! I'll not procrastinate (erh?) and be focus with it today! (fingers x)

Weather: LURVLY!!!! I wanna go for a swim!

Music: Sun Yan Zi - Wo Huai Nian De

Mood: Weekends around de corner! YAY!

National Day Holidays

2007-08-14T12:31:00.001+08:00

7.8.07 - met arthur and we had dinner at this restaurant @ Raffles City... Not too sure what's the name of it... but it's not bad. Ambience is good too... then after dinner, we went to altivo at mt faber to have some beer! The first sip taste of the beer soooooooooooo good..... did a lil catching up... reliving the days of Australia... and as the clock was ticking... it was almost 11pm and as usual Miss Yap's eyes were shutting.... Oh yes... when i went to the ladies.... THE SCENERY WAS AWSUM!!!!!!!!!!!

Inspirations :: in future the view from my house bathroom view should be of this standard? !!!! hahahahaha

8.8.07 - went to work, but was already in holiday mood. couldn't wait for the day to end. havent even done any packing yet. Met jessica and her friend for dinner at holland v's sushi tei. Managed to finish packing but kelv still chatting away on msn with his mates and when it was 11pm (mind you, we were spose to meet at 615am @ Golden Mile) he still hasnt packed a single thing. I couldn't care less, so I went to bed first.

9.8.07 - THE DAY I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR has arrived. okie... sorry for the capslock. but just a lil overly excited. hahahaa... it was raining when we got onto the coach... journey wise... i thought we were gonna take like 6hours to get to Genting.. BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... we got there like abt 330pm! zzzzzzzzzzz.... on the way along the freeway from Tuas.... our coach captains realised that the timing belt was dodgy and we had to make a quick stop at this God-forsaken place.

The pple trying to change the belt.

This is the dunny we all had to use if we had to attend to nature's call. I felt it was an experience i will never forget, there wasn't any flushing system (obviously), and everything is down to the drain? okie... if Janet's reading this, she's so gonna puke.

So after all the drama, we were on our way to Genting... Reckon the coach is too old or something... when it went up the slopes, it was perpetually engaged into 1st gear (which is right) but other coaches were overtaking us :(

So finally at 330pm we arrived! And when we were going to do our checking in, guess what? We had to go to this Tour Counter to check in. So when we got there, to our astonishment, there was a long queue just to check in. We got our Q no. and when I asked the counter guy if its running numbers, he said yes. Well done, there were 100 guests before us. And he suggested we go to starbucks get some coffee and hang out for abit before heading back.

All in all, we managed to check into our hotel at 5pm! I WAS DEAD BEAT! But we decided not to waste anymore time, we went to purchase movie tickets for that night and the following day.
Rush Hour 3 was having some special screening preview over at Genting Hotel and we
thought sure it's gonna be a good decent cinema... but we were wrong.

It's like a huge auditorium, and they just put seats to fill it up and U call that special ScreeniNG?!?!?!?!??!?! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH first of all, the seats was uncomfy... the sound system sux. but then again, it was 10RM, so no complaints. :S

We had dinner at this restaurant at First World Shopping Complex... when we were being served, the host asked, smoking or non smoking session? I was quite surprised?! we are allowed to smoke indoors? of cos naturally, Miss Yap without hesitation said: Smoking please! ;)

10.8.07 - We slept til noon. And realised we are so going to be late for our movie "Secret". On the way to the cinema, just bought those nonsense stuff to fill our tummies first. The movie was FANTASTIC! I was like totally into it and for a minute, I forgotten I was actually in Genting. 100% engrossed. Jay's directing was good and his acting this time i should say, has slight improvement? hahahaa...

View from our level

After movie, we shopped, ate, shopped, ate... what's new? Since he doesn't gamble, there wasn't really much left to do. He didn't fancy the theme park too. Went to Watsons and I saw this hp charm, one is with a girl and the other is a boy. I thought he wouldn't be keen but he said buy the pair and he will hang it too. Yiipppppiiiieeeeeeee! :)

11.8.07 - Woke up earlier to do packing and checked out. I was starting to feel sick. I coughed really badly and I was having fever. Damn malaysian ciggies. I am so gonna swear off them man.... Waited for our coach for like 1hour? No sense of timing. I was whinning away cos there wasn't any seats around. I had to stand and I was feeling sik, hanging around the bus terminal taking in all the carbon monoxide was not a joke.

Finally the coach arrived. Driver couldnt speak English, and none of us knows Malay. Hahahahaa.. Big time language barrier. The coach seriously needs maintenance. The shock absorbers are so gone and it keeps making the squeaky sound. the bus journey back home was sooo horrible... couldnt sleep well at all. everyone's complaining about the noise.

But above all these, he was really sweet. took real good care of me when I was sick, and this trip has brought us so much closer together.

When I got back to Singapore, we took seperate cabs back. When I got back, I knocked out straight away. And the nightmare begins... I was bedridden for 2days. Thank God for Mom... She was by my side 24hours. She sponged me, took care of my needs and fed me. I was so sick and my feva was frigging high.... 39.5! Yesterday I managed to gain some energy and went to see the doc alone. But it was such a torturous journey to Holland Village, I was feeling faintish and the wait was 2hours. The bill came up to 51SGD. Damn expensive can. I got so much medicine to take and that could well make up as my breakfast.

I told Kelv that i had craving for Soy Bean with Grassjelly, and we went for it last nite. I thought I was up for it but I think I am still not feeling 100%, felt faintish and feverish. So off he sent me home and I went back took the drowsy medication (thumbs up) and I was "dead to the world" in less than 5minutes.

I am still not feeling that good today so I gave myself another day to rest at home. Furthermore the accountant is back and there's nothing much I can do @ work. So stuff it.... I am also helping the company saving money as they will pay me lesser as I am taking unpaid leave.

I want to be well again and not feeling faintish and being such a weakASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! its time for me to take my medication and rest again....

WeatheR: Windy n Sunny (weird?)

Music: Sleep - My Chemical Romance

Mood: FUGGING SIK

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

2007-08-05T17:05:00.000+08:00

Yesterday outta the blue, I had that worst feel of my life again. Broke into cold sweat, severe headache and wanted to throw up. The weather was horribly humid and hot and I think due to the time of the month due soon, my body just couldn't take it. Dad came to my rescue, picked me up at Orchard and I went home to rest. Almost couldn't make it to ktv at night.

But managed to wake up in time, cheng came to pick me up and went for a light dinner then headed down to Intl Bldg for our K session! I was feeling so much better at night after taking 2 strong pain killers. zzzzzzzzzz..... why does it always happen 2 me?!

Jan and I have been cam whoring recently. Everywhere we go, especially in Yong's car. hahahahaa... I was singing halfway and suddenly took out her camera and suggested that we take a pic! but someone still managed to squeeze into frame .... zzzzzz....

After our 3hrs of k-ing, we went to join Yong and Alena at some place which I cant remember... erhhhhh Villa Bali! Yes! hahahaha....

Today, lunch was at Marg Drive! 2 people had a feast :

Let the Feast Begin

Managed to conquer the battle!

Followed by Icecream @ River Valley :)

*yawnz* I am so looking forward to this week. Gonna be a 3day work week for moi! yay! heading to Genting over the long holidays.... Hope everything will be smoothsailing.

Weather: Beautiful Sunday Arvo

Music: Before we Begin - Broadcast

Mood: Uncertainty fills my heart

Boring Draggy Day

2007-07-26T15:31:00.000+08:00

For the past few days, the weather has been "autumnish". Grey skies, raining perpetually, but I lurve it! Managed to dig out a few thicker clothes for the weather.

I was browsing through other people's blog and I came across this cute webbie to find out what percentage of the countries in the world have you visited! THen I realised, I doubt I will ever visit every single island/country in this world. It's HUGE~!

I have been working at this IT firm for coming 2 months and seriously, 95% of my time here, I'm either ebaying, surfing, pirating with jan, chatting on msn etc. I feel tired of trying to be busy cos there's nothing much to do except on allocated dates to close accounts and to finalise the month end financial statements. hence, it's always a draggy day for moi @ work. Couple of my work mates passed me heaps of different puzzles of Sudoku to kill time, done it all. zzzzzzzz

This saturday's my good pal Jessica's birthday. We are spose to go some ktv pub at Tanjong Pagar. Been ages since I last stepped into a KTV PUB! Actual fact, I can't wait for this Saturday to come. . . seems foreva man....

Oh Yes, La Vie En Rose (movie) is out and Alone (horror movie) is out this weekend. Hope I can go watch it soon. . . But first of all, tomorrow's my basic theory test. Gotta pass it in order to convert my bleeding Aust License. arghhhh.... But I took half day off from work for the test and after that, I wanna go Far East to do some shopping~~~

Over the past months since I have been back, quite a number of events happened. Couples breakup, Couples managed to reconcile after going thru rough patches, Celebrating of a newborn into this world, Friends being stalked, Friends going through lowest points in their lives and managed to "see the light". But I guess that's life for me in Singapore ==> Never a dull moment! I'm so blessed having such wonderful beautiful friends surrounding me and supporting, caring for me constantly!

Singapura

2007-06-14T09:17:00.000+08:00

On 24th March, made my way back to Singapore. The last weeks in Perth was fantastic. Shopped alot and hanged out at my favourite cotto beach with Sophia.

When I got back, caught up with many of my good mates. Then my kiasu attitude kicked in. Started to hunt for jobs, didn't want to just laze around and be on a "long holiday". After much decision making... I decided to go with Kpmg. It has always been one of the companies that I wish I can join. I have been told many horror stories about the long and endless working hours. But think about it, Singapore's working culture is no way in comparisson with Aust's. What is with the working on saturday rule? Anyway I will only start with them in September.

So currently I am working in an IT firm doing accounts. My colleagues are really wonderful and my bosses are very approachable and working with them is fantastic. Furthermore, they always treat us to brekkie or tea time snacks and this sorta gives us the feel that its more of a close knit team.

Another good news: Cengie has given birth to Xiao-P aka Kyan on Mothers' Day (13.05.07).

Edmund's wedding this saturday (16.06.07)

Xiao-P's first month on Sunday (17.06.07)

Yesterday my rather good friend came to find me for lunch. Told me abt his wedding plans and I am really happy that after almost 10years, things are turning out so fine for all of my friends.

Now Im so bored at work. Finished doing what I am supposed to do, boss is on leave til next week. gonna fall asleep at my desk soon....

Last Day @ Paradigm

2007-03-09T21:18:00.000+08:00

Time flies, my contract with Paradigm ends today 9.3.07. And I have also decided it's prolly time for me to head home and give Singapore another shot. Anyway I have got my PR and I can always come back here in a couple of years' time. I feel sad leaving paradigm. Everybody is so nice to me. Bosses really understand you and they are the best boss anyone can ask for!

Friends at Paradigm organised this mini farewell lunch for me :)

Half of the group at today's farewell lunch at Emporio Bar & Cafe at 77 St Georges Tce

The one with glasses is my manager, Tim, and the one with smiley face is Rodney. Tim looks really fierce but he is a very very humourous bloke. Although most of the time, I am afraid of him cos he has this serious look and with the deep voice, really doesn't complement the true Tim. hahaaaa

The other half of the group. Next to me is Eddie, my team mate, Middle is celine and the other is Debby.

Lee-lis and me.....

she is so sweeetttt this really really good friend of mine, Lee-Lis.... she bought me a black pearl necklace for my farewell gift. She and I really get along well. We are known as the giggling girls.... Directors and Managers walk past us always see us giggling away with our very very random conversations. And there was once, one director walked into the pantry area and saw both of us quietly spacing out, she asked in very concern manner if both of us are okay! isit sometimes just want to space out also kena asked if we are alright?!!? After which she made a comment that she will be darn worried when she sees us both with serious faces.

This is Debby, the assistant accountant. I will be missing those lunch outings with her to indonesian restaurants to satisfy our cravings of curry or some fried noodles.

The Three Musketeers! The other girl is Nicola. She and Lee-lis helped organised my farewell gift and signing off the card too..... I am so gonna miss our little coffee breaks and ridiculously random chats.

I just realised that all our lunches each Friday is always Fish & Chips and either a glass of wine or beer. Ahahhahaaa.. that's why my face is kinda "blushing". I love Friday lunches and drinks.

Today I need to pack up and leave this beautiful apartment by this weekend. I feel rather sad leaving all these behind. Hopefully I will be able to sell my car by next week and then I can start to head back to Singapore. It's all happening too fast and I cannot believe that all these are happening at the moment. :S

Weather: Past 3 days was 44degrees. Today 27degrees with strong wind. Mad weather.

Music: Perfect Strangers - INXS

Mood: Tired of packing

Picture Speaks A Thousand Words

2006-12-26T00:24:00.000+08:00

24th Dec - High-Tea @ Goodwood Park Hotel

countdown to Xmas at German Beer Pub at Conrad Hotel

Delkin, Cengie and I at One Fullerton 26.12.06

VELVET Countdown 31.12.06

Lunch and Ktv session with Cheryl and Janet 2.1.07

Rachel and I at Pacific Plaza 4.1.07

Feizai and I (isit cannot face camera) Stone Bar 4.1.07

Vivocity 6.1.07

Can't Get Enough of this MV now....

2006 ---> Great year. Good friends came over to Perth to visit me. Got a job. Got my PR. Quit Smoking. Keeping Fit. Started CPA. Overall seems like my 2006 resolution which I have set for myself have all been accomplished.

So 2007's Resolution --->

1. Do not shit where you eat

2. Be contented with what you have now. Any other thing that comes along is a bonus.

3. Do not expect anything from anyone. Not all friends are truthful. Do not trust people easily.

4. Work my arse off in Singapore

5. Keep my house tidy

6. Stop procrastinating

7. No swearing

8. Try not to eBay that much

9. Stay focus on career and family.

Singapore Sling

2006-12-03T23:08:00.000+08:00

Dec 2nd - Celine's Bday. Also the day I am going to leave Perth for Sing!

Woke up early for an appointment then after that off to Carousel to do some bday shopping! After which went to Leederville for coffee with friends... And by the time I got home, it was already 2pm! Luggage not packed. House was in a total mess.

Then when I went to do my laundry, I must admit it was my fault for inserting a fautly twenty cent coin and the machine was jammed. Ended up I still have to go up to my flat to get more change for laundry....

When everything was done, it was almost time to head down to Raffles Bar along Canning Hwy fo Celine's bday bash!

Did some last minute packing (ended up only packing one pair of jeans for this trip) and I kept having the feel that something was amiss yet not sure what it was... hmmmm.... Yes I only packed one pair of jeans and so little clothes. Not sure what was going in my head when I was doing my packing.

So Sam came to take me to the airport. Had coffee at Dome before departing...

At last, I have arrived in Singapore! As usual, complaining about the humidity but at least it's not that hot. Siong, my friend, came to pick me up and he couldn't recognise me. Reason being: I put on weight. :(

Met Jessica for breakfast at Holland Village and off to the salon after brekky.

Next day, it was mom's operation day...

This is mum before operation.

The whole day was like an emotional roller coaster. She was supposed to be out of operating theatre at abt 6pm but at 6pm, we asked the nurse, she was still under operation! Dad and I just stood outside for 6hours from 3pm right up to 9pm.... Finally, I saw mum being pushed out of OT, I was soooo glad... but the nurse told me that due to her rather massive loss of blood during Op, she would be in the High dependency Unit for the nxt day or two. Again, Dad and I were quite shocked by the news. Dad stayed by her side til 2am while I went back to get some rest.

For the next few days, she was slowly recovering. In fact by the 3rd day after OP, she was walking without any aid. hahaaaa... mum is definitely a trooper.

Did manage to catch up with Cen, Del and Janet and some other friends.

I was rather desperate to go for a ktv session, and my dear frien Jan being ever so considerate, agreed to go with me. On the same day, not sure what got into her head, she bought herself a new hp SE k800i. Good choice...

Jan and I taken at the Suntec Partyworld room. Isit she forgotten to take off the timer and we had to smile for so long and my hand muscle strained by that! hahahaa..
Comments for the KTV room: STANK LIKE HELL OF CIGGIES! even Jan also cannot take the stench! so pls avoid going to Suntec's Partyworld. or isit KBOX?

This was taken a couple of days later in some toilet at Paragon. hahaha i Know... very vain... but we are girls :)

Managed to spot Boost Juice at Vivocity! I was suppose to have coffee with a friend but end up, pulling him along to satisfy my addiction to Boost Juice. Definitely a healthier choice than coffee anyway.

One week passed by like a breeze, next thing I know, I was back at work. :(
Dreading to go back to work. I lost the movtivation! And for the first time eversince I came to Perth, I missed Singapore! I started to find faults with Perth. I came back home and I did not really feel so homely. But I guess it takes time to get into the feel.

But anyway, work wasn't that bad. Just a tad monotonous at times.

Leelis and I (now)

Leelis and I (Before in Sept)

As Christmas is around the corner, I got into the festive mood, and started to decorate my department's xmas tree and the whole area. There was this competition going around for the best decorated team. Nobody in my team can be bothered to decorate so I took the responsibility. Anyway partly also can just take some time off from work. hahahaaa..

Xmas Tree

Creative Wall

Glimpse of Office

15th Dec was Sam's departure date to Singapore for good. I am feeling quite sad. All these years in Perth, we spend lotsa crazy and good times together. Doing crazy stuff = not attending class just to go burswood, waking up at stupidest hours or rather not sleeping the night before just for some Sale, hanging out at cafes at 5am then heading off to Sunday Markets, n the list just goes on.....
She understands me well and I guess I just took it for granted that she will be in Perth for a very very long long time...

So 14th Dec, we (Sam, Sussie and I) headed off to Northbridge Hog's Breath for our last supper. hahaaa then had coffee at Dome and ending the night by visiting my apartment. All these while I have moved out from Canning Vale, she has never once come over to my unit for a visit!

Sam, I am coming back sooooooonnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!! we can hangout at HV and reminisce the good times of Perth!

Weather: isit very hot.. 36degrees...

Music: can u believe it? I am watching cricket

Mood: Free and Ez?

Quarter of a Century

2006-11-27T20:35:00.000+08:00

Older and "wiser"? hmmmm, agree with the older part, not too sure about the wiser bit though.

So on Friday 24.11.06, stayed back after work for farewell drinks for my colleagues. Went home and had an early night.

Saturday, met up with Jo for Yum Cha then went to Leederville for coffee. Feeling lucky and I bought my first lotto Slikpik, feeling the beginner's luck on my side? Didn't win anything though. hahaa...

Met Benny for movie and dinner and late night coffee with Sam after which and she passed me bday pressies! hehehee

Finally 12am, 26.11.06.... I was 25! Thanks for the call Gladys:)

So many thanks to my dear friends for the well wishes... Bernard too for the card.

Presents from Sammie and colleagues and on the extreme left birthday card is sent by my parents! :)

On my hatch day itself, went back to office for 2hrs OT then headed to city for lunch with Benny and did a little shopping around.

At night, met up with my colleagues for Korean BBQ and drinks at Clancy Fish Bar.

Hana BBQ along Canning Hwy

Clancy Fish Bar

I am growing more attached to my colleagues. We all kinda agree that we are still hanging on is due to the environment. Definitely not the work nor the pay. hahahaa... The work environment is pretty laid back and colleagues are nice people. But I am still on a hunt for better opportunity! *fingers x*

So I did really enjoy myself but I guess deep down I was quite disappointed as the plan originally didn't fall through. Yep, once again he MIA for one week, I think he was afraid that I was growing too attached to him, and that is a fact. So yeh whatever it is, his actions has made its point. So that is the end of one small chapter of my life in 2006. :)

Weather: I don't like weather above 25degrees

Music: The Game - End of Fashion

Mood: disappointed 30%, tired 40%, can't wait to go back singaore 30%

The Chase

2006-11-19T17:50:00.000+08:00

Today, Sun 19th nov 06, went back to office to do some OT. The admin system was down and there's pretty much nothing we can do about it. So my bosses went downstairs to get some brekky and we spend the next 2 hours chatting away and watching the Red Bull Air Race from boardroom.

http://www.redbullairrace.com/

Then we were were told to just clock in 2hours of OT. My colleagues and I later decided to walk down to Langley Park and join the crowd. It was estimated to have attracted a crowd of 300k! And my manager and I just stood there waiting for the action to begin. It wasn't as exciting as I thought. The stunts that the pilots performed was rather neat but once you have seen one, you pretty much seen it all. Didn't hang around much after seeing the 3rd pilot performed its Stage 1 stunts.

Okay, since the last time I blogged, well not much has happened. Well considering my rent increased, I am still underpaid, Mum is undergoing a major op and I will be back in Singapore in 2 weeks.

And also.....

Did something stupid. 2 days after I blogged previously, I received a phone call from jc at 5am. He needed me to pick him and his friend up from my house neighborhood. Yes silly.

Then he did mention that his belt broke when he was at the club. I got info from him about where he got the belt from and the next weekend, I went to get the exact one from him. ha.... why am I feeling like I am 18 again? Things that you do at that time: buying little gifts, butterflies in your stomach before seeing the other, acting silly (e.g. sitting on the swing and laughing at our childish behaviour).... I miss that feel where you totally lose yourself in time and suddenly nothing seems to matter at all. With jc, I feel that way and prolly it's because of that foreign experience, I am drawn to the new founding.

No surprise, after that day, once again no news from him. I knew he was going to syd with family but felt quite disappointed that I wasn't told the exact date. Almost 1 week later, I got a message from him stating that he was at Sydney visiting sis and also for U2's concert.

Then this week back in Perth, found a new picture on his msn with another chick. But hey, I am in no position to question or whatsoever, so I have to deal with it.

Met him yesterday to pass him the belt and I have to give him the credit for making his place comfy and playing my favourite Damien Rice songs. I was like a constant reminder to him saying that he does owe me dinner and a present for next week. So, I will offer my two cents worth on him forgetting about the deal.

I am chasing after a butterfly that will not settle. I can never ever understand what is going on in his mind and even so, it really intrigues me. But the question is: How long am I willing to put myself in the situation to be treated like a "floor mat"? Anyway everything has an expiration date to it. Nothing lasts forever. So I believe that the day will come when I am exhausted after going around in an endless circle.

Weather: Beautiful Spring

Music: Accidental Babies - Damien Rice

Mood: what's the point of this all?

Unexpected

2006-10-17T22:48:00.000+08:00

Today Meimei is back in Perth! woooHoooo but she got my old contact number thus, we didn't manage to meet up. Lishan (ex-colleague) from FEO msn me today too! What a wonderful surprise.

BUT THE MOST SURPRISING MSG TODAY IS...........

jc@hotmail.com says:
damien rice! heh heh
[Y] says:
hey!

That is the best surprise. Immediately I was all hyped up! Not feeling tired nor sleepy at all. And I tested water:

[Y] says:
hey if u got nothing on nxt wkend, wanna meet up?
jc says:
yeah -if you'd like

Well just see how it goes. ha.... Bed Time! Ciao ~

Preview of the year 2006

2006-10-16T20:01:00.000+08:00

When it's coming to year end, I tend to reflect back on the past year what interesting events have happened.

I dare say this year in particular isn't such a smooth-sailing one. With regards to relationship, I reckon this year is the "make it or fuck it" year. Personally this year has been a fuck it year for me and also for some of my close friends.

But one dear friend of mine, Cengie, it has been the best year for her! Congrats Cen.... you are going to be a mother soon!!! Delkin and I have already self-declared to be the Godmother of your baby! Can't wait till June/July 2007 :)

I am happy that certain matters have come to an end. I must add that I do feel a sense of relief. Since the brand new year 2007 is approaching in a couple of months' time, in order to feel more positive, I keep telling myself that it will all be good and definitely looking forward to a brand new start!

I am not sure why is this so but although everything else is going really well for me be it career or studies, I still feel that I am uncertain of what I want or where I am heading. I feel like a robot, everyday I wake up, go work, come home, study, laze around, hang out with friends. Suddenly I have got no goal in my life. It becomes stagnent.

So to make my life more interesting, I have decided to take up Spanish lessons with Lee-lis. I have also planned something for myself. I know it seems like a mission almost impossible to accomplish. I am going to join the gym and get a personal trainer. I am going to be a healthy girl..... And in order to be healthy, besides joining the gym, I am going to quit smoking. Yes... It is certainly a really really tough decision to let go of my "lover" of many many many years. I will with no doubt miss the good times accompanied by my mild seven.

Weather: Weird

Music: Blower's Daughter - Damien Rice

Mood: damn -jc-

Monday Blues

2006-10-09T18:11:00.000+08:00

What occurred today was rather amusing. I received 3 emails in the morning all of them with the title of: Monday blues.

Lee-lis and I were barely surviving the start of a work week and this was the email I received from her this morning.

From: Lee-Lis Hosie
Sent: Monday, 9 October 2006 9:43 AM
To: Yvanna Yap
Subject: RE: monday blues

Hahah…yep im bout to fall asleep….yawn* :O…..

Is very slow….an hungry 2

J….Monday blues….hehe..we shld make a song

So without hesitation, both of us came up with a meaningless song. Just to share with my friends and letting you guys know how bored we were.

From: Yvanna Yap
Sent: Monday, 9 October 2006 12:32 PM
To: Lee-Lis Hosie
Subject: RE: monday blues

I start to yawn and look at the time

So I turn to my workmate and start to whine

Sitting at my desk counting down the hours

Looking at my screen, numbers turn into flowers

Fighting to keep my eyes open, and all I think is my bed

My mind is blank, I think my brain is dead

Chorus:

Ohhhh Mondays are always so dodgy

Like the worst day EVA

Ohhh Mondays are always so dodgy

Who the hell invented this day?

Ohhh Mondays are always so dodgy

Wish I could just go home

End of chorus (until we can think of something els)

Just daydreaming bout hot men

Or hanging at the beach getting a tan

What a wonderful life that would beeeeeeeee

Sessions at Riverview Hotel, sipping cocktails at the llarma bar…

Simply feeling like a star!

Oh how I wish this was realityeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Back to chorus*

Now im just clicking my pen…

Trying to be busy till work ends

What a typical work day, no surprise it’s a Monday

We were having a ball "composing" this song. Now the only thing is what tune is it going to be?

Then off to team meeting at 2pm. Everybody were feeling drained and restless at the meeting. Lee-lis then sent me another email, feeling arty farty I suppose, she described how she felt for the second half of the day.

From: Lee-Lis Hosie
Sent: Monday, 9 October 2006 2:42 PM
To: Yvanna Yap
Subject:

Ahh damn another team meeting

Such a drag, such a bore

Quick wake me up

Before I start to snore

At last, it's 5pm and I left work immediately. Not really feeling hyped up about work these days, exam is in 2weeks' time and that's not funny. I am seriously way behind time and I need to pull up my socks.

Weather: can you believe that today is 29degrees! Summer now?

Music: watching 24 season 4.

Mood: restless and tired

Perth Royal Show

2006-10-07T18:05:00.000+08:00

On Friday 7.10.06, group of colleagues and I planned to go to the annual Perth Royal Show. After working 1month at Paradigm, I have started to bond quite abit with them.

This is Lee-Lis, the girl who sits next to me. We always chat away with latest updates in life or complain away how tired we are at work and trying to be as productive as we can.

Overview of the office.

After work hours, colleagues hanging out in the kitchen area.

It's Sophia's (the corner right)last day. So we had an after work drink farewell "party" for her.

Then the rest of us headed to the carnival! woooHoooooo!!!!

Some pics are with my colleague so shall update those later.

The only reason I went to the carnival was because of the ribs! Can't get enough of it! The food sold at the carnival are sinfully to-die-for.

Managed to take a snap of the store while in the queue.

Mindy and I waiting for the others to finish their ride. Behind us is this dish like thing that spins round and round.

Then we walked around, they took more rides and played more games.

Lee-lis and I then decided to go on the ferris-wheel. I have never been up on one and we were imaging the part played in OC, when Ryan went on the ferris-wheel with Marissa. And there Lee-Lis and I are daydreaming of that day to come.....

View of the carinval

After all the rides and games, we all decided to head off for some FOOOOOOODDDDDDD... and watch the fireworks show.

Look what we've won:) (though mine is just a small bear given to me by a colleague who won it from some game).

After Royal Show, we headed back to city and drove to Llama Bar at Subiaco for drinks. I dare say that place looks very very promising! hahahahahaa.... but still I am rather affected in a negative way by JC's actions. Damn him.

Having drinks at Llama Bar.

Friday was one of the longest day of the week. After sending Lee-Lis home, finally managed to get some sleep at 2am! That was how long my day has been.

So today, I went to get my new laptop! I am so pleased with my new toy! And I caught up with Jo for coffee at Subi.

Currently I am really try to avoid this particular pub at King's St. I went out with Deb on Thurs for drinks after work and decided to venture into that pub again afraid of seeing jc. Half of me hope that he is there but of cos, he isn't. He did help me realise some things that I didn't know I was able to achieve. People who cross path with us in life, appear for a reason. I had a great and "over the moon" time with jc last week and I just wish that things can be like it was before.

Weather: Spring time.

Music: Lullaby - The Cure

Mood: Reminiscing the first day of Royal Show

Inside of Me

2006-10-03T20:16:00.000+08:00

I'm caught in a trap of my own.

Time was overtaking me and I guess I was confused.

Alone again, I am on my own again.

Everything has stumbled from right to wrong.

Fighting to keep afloat, I am on a sinking boat.

-JC-

Game Over

2006-09-18T22:19:00.000+08:00

Today is one of the most important day of this year.

I called it quits with him and he understands the situation I was in but was unaware of the fact that I was actually falling deeper into this whole relationship. I have been contemplating this action for the past few months but today I am not sure why and what made me do this. It was like any other normal day for us. I went to work and he called me at lunch time and we chatted away. But don't know deep down inside me, I guess I wanted out yet I do not know how to put it into words.

End of the day, I just told him how I felt and I am really really glad that he is such an understanding man and he still managed to put a smile on my face with this msg: U Ok? Crikey what a bummer!

Yep, it's a bummer. All these while he thought that we were both lost albeit in different worlds and I was getting myself entangled.

I don't know what to say now. I still miss him dearly.

Weather: -

Music: Sparks - Coldplay

Mood: torn

Last day at Ravensgate

2006-09-06T18:11:00.000+08:00

Today is my last day at Ravensgate so I thought it would be a great idea to show my friends a typical work day for me.

830am, leaving the carpark.

Greeted by the usual morning traffic just a right turn into the main street from my house.

The white buildings at the back of the picture is where I will usually park my car. So for me to get from one end of the suburb West Perth to the other end of West Perth, takes me about 20minutes in the morning. Without the peak hour traffic, takes me under 7minutes.

Finally managed to park my car at RSG and I got to walk up the slope then turn right at the end to catch the Free Bus Service around city area (CAT BUS SERVICE).

It is definitely good exercise walking to the bus stop and then to the office. So this is how the bus stop looks like and the next bus will arrive in under 8 minutes.

The beautiful walk down to the office.

At last, arrived at office. And how messy my room looks like.

Time really passed fast today. Had a handover session with the new girl, Gail, and before we all know, it was time for lunch! Sonja had made a reservation at a nearby cafe for lunch.

This cafe serves beautiful lunches and to-die-for croisssants :)

Sitting at the left is Sonja (my biz mgr), Sue in the middle (office adminstrator) and Gail (the new employee). I bet we had a good time cos the lunch lasted for 2 hours and the accounting software consultant who was waiting for us girls to be back at the office wasn't pleased that he was wasting time waiting for us. HA!

One little thing about me: I have this little jar like container filled with M&Ms and I bring it along with me to every place I work at. I like to have something to munch on and give me a sugar high to keep me going during work. hahaaa... So after lunch, Sonja passed me my farewell gift together with a card. I was so touched as I have only worked for them for a little over a month yet they made me feel valued in the company.

It's really thoughtful of Sue as she reckons I need a new coffee mug at the new office and she filled it up with M&Ms and bought me another packet for refilling. What can I say? :)

Tomorrow I am going to start my new job with Paradigm. Sheesshhhh I hope all goes well. I am just kinda tired of working at 3 different companies for the past 7weeks. No joke. The kinda fighting spirit you gotta keep in order to adapt to new environment and knowing your job responsibilities. I hope that I do get to stay in the company for as long as the contract states.

Something about Yvanna: Issue resolved with him. Planning to go back Sing and a short trip to KL in Nov. Depends on my timetable but definitely it is tempting me. I wanna take a short break after my exams in October but I feel it's more likely for me to go back home during Christmas time. But to end this, there are no hiccups so far and I am really grateful that at least he did not turn a deaf ear to my displease confrontation.

Weather: I love Spring!

Music: Five Day Morning - The Clientele

Mood: Anticipating

What A Week

2006-09-02T10:06:00.000+08:00

At last this week has just miraculously passed. The current job that I am working at is coming to an end on Wednesday 6th Sept. The job is fantastic, I do get to learn much hands-on skills yet it will not attribute to my studies. 2 weeks ago when I learnt about this issue, I was on a job hunt once again. I have sent dozens of applications both to Singapore firms as well as local firms. As usual I did not get any responses but still I perservere. Finally I got a call from this company and it was the job that I was very much would love to have. It is a mid-tier size finance company that deals with salary sacrificing for both employers and employees. And my job would be an internal auditor for the clients.

On Tues, I took time off for the interview and I wasn't all well-prepared at all. I seriously thought I have stuffed the whole thing up and I was feeling dejected the whole day. On the same day, my manager told me that they have found a permanent girl to replace my role and I was even more determined that I need to get a job asap.

Wednesday passed and Thurs, finally I received a call from the company offering me the position! I was stoked! And the same day, my dear friend, Deborah, has finally got her PR approved!!! Prior to Thursday, both of us have our own problems. She found out about her visa was inappropriate for work but she has been working for a couple of months. Another friend of mine, Jessica, was also having her personal problems and I must admit all the negative vibes didn't make the week an easy one to go through. We were as though stuck in a rut and all these problems were beyond one's control.

Friday I met Benny for dinner and after work drinks. I have been wondering where Benny MIA to as the last 2 months, there was no news from him so I thought he was busy with his stuff. And I was just chatting with my friend about Benny and the next day, Benny called for dinner! hahahaa... Long life Benny ~

After the meeting with Benny, I rushed home to get ready to meet Him at 9pm. We met some new friends but I wasn't in the mood. I did mention that I was busy on Friday and he said:" No way, we are meeting on Friday". So we still met but I was so tired by that time. After some time, he and I were having a conversation and I kept on saying No No No.... he got pissed at me! He just say: Go away, everything is No. For the first time, he was using reverse psychology on me! I can't bear to reject him so I just agreed to some issues we were having. I looked into his eyes the whole night and I realised that we were drifting apart. Although he is just next to me, it just seems that he was a different person and I can't seem to find the connection that I had before. It's definitely something foreign and I am uncertain if this is a good or bad thing. I had to pull a happy face in front of our friends and at the back of my head can't wait for the night to be over. I just don't want to entertain anybody. I wish I am really really sick now or have chicken pox or measles or whatever so I will be able to avoid any meetings with him or the friends for the next few weeks. Even I say no, that word doesn't seem to exist in his dictionary.

Or maybe the week has been a long one and I just wanted to spend some time alone with him but he had to organise drinks and a get-together with friends.

When they was at my place last night, he needed to use the internet for a bit and I forgotten to close the rsvp window and he saw it.

*His comments:" Oh you are on rsvp, finding someone new to get rid of me?"
*My thought: Hmmm.... am I suppose to stay by your side for God knows how long?

Fuck that, I need my own space now. I can't be stuffed with all these unnecessary issues in my life now.

Weather: Spring is here :)

Music: It ain't over till it's over - Lenny Kravitz

Mood: frustrated.

Serenity

2006-08-14T19:25:00.000+08:00

After one week of anxiety over the job hunt, I was offered an accounts assistant role in a mining company. It's a really small company of over 20 staffs and I am assisting the biz manager with the accounts of the different companies of the Mining Group. Was quite a vast difference in working environment and perks in comparison to iiNet.

It's a temp position once again but last week, the biz mgr did mention about offering me a permanent position. Yet nothing has been promised, it's just a test period now and also if I feel there is not much challenge in this job, I will not be committed to this company when a better opportunity knocks on the door.

For the past 10 days, my friend from Singapore was in Perth for a visit. I feel bad as most of the time I am working and after work, I feel completely drained and not much sightseeing stuff has been done. Though I am proud to say that I managed to drive down to Mandurah. Other than that, places that I have brought him to was the usual King's Park, Cottesloe, Mill Point, Freo and some other places.

It was also a good thing that my friend was over for the visit as prior to the visit, I was getting a tad emotionally attached to Him and now its passing through the cooling off phase.

Today at work, received good news from my Godson, Simon. He told me he will be getting married end of the year! Congrats. Now I was just doing a mental count how many of my friends got engaged this year. First is Edmund, then Janet, now Simon and also another friend getting ROM this year too. GOODNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.... isit the latest trend in SG? The ROM craze is happening! ahahhahahaa....

Meimei if you read this blog, hurry come back Perth! *hugs*

I miss all my friends suddenly and at times like this, I have the sudden urge to just packup and head home. It's a mental battle.

Weather: Cooling and light showers (sounds like the weatherman)

Music: I can't seem to make you mine - The Clientele

Mood: Feeling rather empty (when there is no problem, I will twitch. I welcome problems with open arms!)

Rainbow

2006-07-30T17:28:00.000+08:00

After days of endless rainy and stormy weather, yesterday I managed to take a beautiful pic from my balcony.

Rainbow! That really brighten my day.

Today went to Subiaco markets as usual and got myself lillies. I have always liked lillies and tulips. So decided to give it a go with lillies!

But the I realised how about my roses? They have not withered yet. So I decided to reuse. Beautify my kitchen sink area....

He came over today with our friends for strawberries and drinks! Yummmmyyyyy..... Then the guys asked about the job in Singapore. He just said: you know you can't live without me, don't go back. (it was said in a joking manner but he looked straight into my eyes) I wanted to say so much things but keeping in my mind that our friends are around, I just changed topic. End of the day, we had a really typical Sunday session, drinks and talks about Footy (the boys) and me and Elle just did girls talk.
When they were about to leave, he said infront of them again:"Please reconsider."

The funny thing is when I asked my folks, Mum was not that keen of me going back to Singapore to work. She said after fighting for the PR and spending so much time to finally settle in your apartment, you want to come back Singapore and work?
i.e dont give up that easily. Fight for it. Finish your cpa and try to find a job, build your career in Aust.

Dad on the other hand, without hesitation upon hearing my dismissal from iiNet, told me to come back to Singapore. Told me to give up the PR and it's always easier for me to be back home. I gotta admit, Mum is the one who thinks with her brains but Dad is always emotional. What have I gotta say? I am always daddy's little girl. haahaaa...

This weekend I've got another friend from Singapore coming to visit for 10days. Going to do round 2 of touristsy stuff! ahhahaa....

Weather: Beautiful winter weather.

Music: La Disparition - Keren Ann

Mood: Can't get enough of ....

Getting to know better

2006-07-28T20:43:00.000+08:00

In a relationship, we communicate to know our partner better. As for me, I managed to have a good heart-to-heart chat with him today for 3hours. Just chilling on my couch and I listened to him telling me stories of his best mates and his own life.

He told me he can't imagine life without C. His partner wanted out 4yrs ago and took a break and decided to hang on to it after the partner took an overseas trip to sort thoughts out. Told me about his first and last love who's name is Kathy (when he was 19). From that day onwards, he sworn never to feel jealous or love someone that much.

I wish things could have turned out better for him but at the moment for him, it's more of a routine lifestyle. I asked him why he didn't want to take the job opportunity which will be base overseas, he said that would be the end of it, if he went. He wants to be with C all the time.

So today for me, I received a job offer in Singaproe but the trick is, it's a 2yr contract. I called one of our friend and told him that most likely if things turned out not so well for me in Perth, I will head back to Singapore by late August for as long as I know. The friend immediately called him up, not knowing that he was actually next to me. He answered the call in my room and I overheard him saying:" yeah, it's a sad news that if she has a job offer and she wants to go back. But that's her choice right?"

Again, I have been to about 6 interviews now since Wednesday. I do hope that I am able to get a job here soon. Things are definitely looking brighter in Singapore currently, but I feel that I still need to give Perth one last shot before heading back.

Call it whatever you want, I know I still can't bear to leave Perth. Him being part of the reason. It's easy to take up something, but hard to let it go. I know myself better. I want to feel that I can finally give it up, be it job search or relationship, in order to not regret when I look back at today's situation in years to come. One thing that I always advise my friends: Go with your guts. No matter what you do, friends and family tell you the dos and donts, end of the day, everybody still will go with their guts. So I will do the same thing this time.

Weather: Windy and Rainy

Music: Home - Michael Buble

Mood: Sweet Serenity

Retrenchment

2006-07-26T19:54:00.000+08:00

Things have not been going on well for my family and I. On Sunday, Dad told me that my Singapore's apartment nearly got burnt down. Mum forgotten to close the window and apparently in the afternoon, it was rather windy and the candles from the alter fell to Mother Mary's statue and I am not really sure how the thing caught fire. Anyway, both folks are out but my pooooooorrrrr PIPI become CHOW TAH DOG! HOT DOG! ...... she is Scoobie's Long Lost cuz! pppooooooorrr girlllllll....... But luckily nobody was hurt and nothing greatly damaged. Just need many sessions of serious scrubbing of walls and ceilings and discarding of the damaged furniture.

Next unfortunate incident: Yes, it's hard to face the facts at times, but still, Yvanna got retrenched at a young age of 24+. I feel for all the people who ever experienced retrenchment. Just 24hr notice is sufficient (according to the new workplace agreement policy).

So on that fateful day 24.07.06, Klara and I got retrenched. I still was happily updating my blog in the morning. The weather that day was windy and heavily pouring away, both of us decided to go for coffee and slowly let the news sink in. We were still suffering from the shocking news. So after coffee, I walked in the rain and feeling dejected. So cliche.

Got home, straight away updated my resume and cover letter. Applied for about 20 jobs (typical singaporean, kiasu). The more the better mentality. Cooked myself a Hearty Meal and watched tv. At night, dear friend Jessica called to console. Thanks girl for calling, that meant alot to me.

Tuesday, typical. Woke up at 9am. Send endless resumes and cover letters. Got some calls in the end and today, I got 4 interviews. Not too bad. Hope one of them will call me back. I'm not choossssyyyyyyyy.... just need a job badly!!!!!

haaahaaa... still thinking that this weekend will be busy with the company's ball going on, bought a fancy dress on ebay for that occassion. HAHAHA....

So now I'm back to what I believe I am moderately good at, Ebaying. Sam and I had this talk yesterday, she was mentioning that I prolly should go back Singapore and work there. That is also one thought at the back of my mind. I will see if things still don't go on well, I will take a mini break in Sept or end Aug for 2weeks back to Singapore and organise as many interviews as possible. After which, if there is a good job offer in SIngapore, I will most likely pack up my stuff in Perth and leave. But then again... AIYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ..... heartache. cannot bear to leave.

See how it goes.... Hope that all things will turn out well eventually. Sam hurry finish your script and replenish your sleeping hours, so you will feel ooohhh soooo refresh and we can go shopping and have a nice meal. GOODERLUCK!

Weather: Surprisingly fantastic

Music: Saya - Some chinese song that friend transferred to me.

Mood: "FEELING POSITIVE"

Cheryl's Last Visit to Perth

2006-07-24T09:34:00.000+08:00

Friday night, met up with a good friend of mine, Yih Sian, and went for dinner in some restaurant at Beaufort and coffee at Exomodus. After which, Michael called and had this little reunion with other friends (my ex-hsemates of Como) as Ziyi and Joanne are heading back to Singapore for good. At about 1.30am, Samantha and I headed to The Moon cafe til about 2.30am. That day was splendid but someone just needed to declare war with me early in the evening.

Saturday, woke up really early, in my opinion. Friday night got back at 3am. Saturday woke up at 9am and got ready to meet my dear dear friend Cheryl. A friend of hers, Jamie, joined us. We headed to Harbourtown with a mission to find my stupid ball dress for this Saturday but nothing seems appealing. By 2pm we were really starved. Brought them to Little Creatures. Had our mini-lunch and Cheryl ordered Pilsner and Pale Ale. Jamie wanted to have some fish and chips so off we headed to Kailis Bro after Little Creatures. Ordered more seafood. Lunch was simply fantastic on Saturday. I had a really good time.

Jamie was feeling tired so after lunch, we sent her back to the hotel and Cheryl came over my place to have a little catching up. She has applied for Ground Staff work and it has been approved. Part of me feeling sad cos I will only get to see her in Singapore. All these while I am here, I have been looking forward to Cheryl announcing that she has a flight scheduled to Perth. On the other hand, it's for the benefit of Cheryl too, as a ground staff, she has more time to do what is necessary, e.g. continuing her studies :) and spend more time with family and friends and not forgetting her boyfriend.

War was still on.

Was absolutely knackered on Saturday night, knocked out at 9pm. Sunday morning woke up at 8am. Went to church, then off to oriental mart then to Subi to get flowers and get cheap cheap vege. When I was having my little alone time, sipping my coffee and enjoying my cig, war opponent called, decided to peace out.

Sam called and wanted to meet for coffee and we went to Noi at East Perth. Had my lunch and tea with her. Got back home after lunch, did laundry and cleaned my entire aptment. Then by 630, war-peace buddy picked me up and went to Subiaco's Cino-2-go to meet our friends. After coffee, walked to KFC as friend's gf wanted to have some finger food and then after which, we headed to Luxe Bar. Sam if you are reading, the Lychee Martini not really that fantastic ley.
After Luxe, continued the night at my place, we had some wine, played some music and chatted til 1am. Didn't even realised the time! And when the thought of a work week starting in less than 6hours, I just felt tired automatically.

But still I managed to get to work today! Got here at 7.15am. Feeling rather fresh. Wore skirt and boots today, listening to the radio on my phone, while in the lift, the djs were saying that today, the weather bureau has issued a severe weather warning and there are strong winds and thunderstorms.

Luckily I have my car keys and I went to take my brella. I just got my boots and this is my first time wearing it to office and must kena such bad luck. haa...

This wkend is my company's Ball and the theme is James Bond (Dress to kill). Hurhur... also no dress for the ball now. Hope I can get something decent before Saturday. And I will take loads of pics.

Oh it's going to be an exciting week!

Weather: Severe Weather Warning

Music: sounds of chattering

Mood: I want to declare war yet I am a peace-lover.

Best Days of 2006

2006-07-03T15:36:00.000+08:00

30.06.06

Cengie's Handsome Man's Shop

Majestic Tree at Northbridge

Belissimo at Claremont

01.07.06

Off to Freo

Kailis Freo

Trio

1-2-3

Marine Parade Cottesloe

What are we doing?

Slow Mo Mode

Candid

Isit 123 again?!

Del and Me at King's Park

Isit very hot!

Orange

Kings Park

02.07.06

Off to Swan Valley

Waiting for the bus at Burswood

First Stop : Lilac Winery

Squat

2nd Stop: Garbin's Winery

bon appétit (Jane Brook)

Drunk before Lunch

Group Pic at Jane Brook

4th Stop: Lancester Winery

Cen's Fav "Bang-O" Man

Horsieeeeee

Oggies Icecream

03.07.06

Lunch At Took Bu Gi

Bus ride Home

Timer Testing: 10sec vs 2sec

I Love You Girls... Thanks for coming over to visit moi! *muacks*

What more can i ask for? I was missing Singapore dearly and finally my dear friends decided to come over to Perth for a visit. Another event worth celebrating is 270606 my PR has been granted and FINALLY one goal achieved.

3 Honolulu girls shopped til they drop. Went to Carousel, City, Harbortown (killer one), Claremont, Fremantle, Kings Park and Cotto. We are still behaving as though we were in Primary school. Making jokes and laughing at the stupidest things. Most nights we watched SATC and snacked away.

I should mention. I was so touched when they bought a little pressie from Singapore for me. It's a beautiful necklace that has both my fav colors: Blue and Gold.

Just sent them off to airport and I can't bear to see them leave. Though back of my head keeps telling me that I shall be heading back to Singapore for a short break end of the year and we still will be able to see each other.

Words can't describe how I feel but I am really grateful of them coming and I will always remember the wonderful days in Perth.

Thought of the day

2006-06-27T12:55:00.000+08:00

Just recently, almost every other morning I wake up listening to the morning news, I just cross my fingers and hope not to hear another tragic story of some kid being killed or murdered.

Just last week there was this big news going on about two 16yr old girls being charged with wilful murder of their 15yr old friend. The reason being they just wanted to know what is the feel like of killing someone and watching them die.

Then two days ago, one toddler of 18months was killed by a car (family friend) reversing out of the driveway.

Today's one was utterly disgusting. One 8 yr old girl being sexually assulted and murdered at a Canning Vale shopping Centre yesterday. She and her uncle and brother went to do some shopping and three of them went for a loo break and when the uncle and bro came out, they couldn't find her. Later she was found murdered in the disabled toilet. The murderer is found today and being charged and he is 21-yr old man.

Isn't these all tragic stories? People can't go and use the public toilet in peace now? Don't know why but I just feel so much for this 8yr old kid.

And remembering on the first week of work, there was this horrifying news too. A toddler of 2 months was thrown into the dryer by the mother's boyfriend for 2minutes. She suffered really bad burns.

My colleagues are all disgusted with all the stupid people's actions.

Okay change of topic to something more light-hearted.

Once again, I am sitting at my desk, thinking of some things I can fake to act busy.

Over the weekend, i rented some dvds and thought prolly I shd give OC a go. Turned out, currently, yes, I admit I am abit slow... but I'm kinda hooked to OC. hahaaa

Thurs my girls are coming over to Perth... can't wait. till then :D

First Entry at Office

2006-06-21T13:50:00.000+08:00

I'm so bored at work now. Have done what I can do for the day and in order to make myself seem busy, I decided to blog!

Haven't been doing much actually. Saturday caught a movie with Benny at Subi. We watched X-men 3 at last. The last time I went to the movies was hmmm months ago.... The movie was good and once again, can't wait for xmen 4 to happen. Magneto got his power back!

Is it I just started to blog, now need to do more work. Kena FA XIAN... hahaaa

alrighty, in short:

I would like to Congratulate my friend, Edmund Lim, who is getting married this Saturday 21.06.06

Secondly, my two really really good friends Cengie K and Delkin Lim are coming to Perth to visit moi (of cos!) next THursday 29.06.06!!!!!!!

Ohhhh can't wait. Okie.. back to work... laterz~

Just a Glimpse

2006-06-09T22:30:00.000+08:00

Typical Friday at the office. Casual Friday.

Today was told by mgr that what I have been doing for past 2 weeks will not be necessary anymore as there is a new program installed so no manual work will be needed. So now my jobscope is going to change a great deal.

Followed by a weekly meeting with my mgr, Glen. Told me about how my department works and what I am expected to contribute in the next 6 months. Then I was told that usually the company will hire the temp staff as perm staff after the contract ends. Something like the "try before you buy" concept.

Glen is a very good mgr, he understands how to make a team work and produce excellent results. Today one of my colleague broke down due to personal reasons and he just came around and had a chat with her. He knows her problems too. Just feel that we are kinda tight-knit team. SO enough bull about work. Just a glimpse of how my work environment looks like.

View from my sit

Klara~

Colleague Shane goes to gym before heading to ofc and the guy in black is my mgr.

Sleepy me at 7.30am

After work, we all gathered at the big desk and GM, MGRs, CFO, MD all came over and have beers and wines. Staffs from every department will gather around and have some free booze and chips.

So far everything is brilliant. Work's good, can't complain. Oh Yes! few days ago, Sam and I been to the Sass & Bide warehouse sale but we reckon the first warehouse sale held last year was so much better. Tomorrow shall be going to one of Sam's play once AGAIN. ha~ shd be good. She has designed the costumes.

World Cup starts tonight, Australian Football League is in season now, this sunday is Rugby (AUS vs ENG) oohhhhh busy busy...

Weather: Chilly but sunny

Music: currently watching Bend It Like Beckham

Mood: Sleepy tryin to stay awake for World Cup

New Chapter

2006-06-03T16:30:00.000+08:00

It's been quite awhile since I last blogged. For the past few months since March, I have been working at Yuki Restaurant as a waitperson. Every odd day I will send tons of applications via www.seek.com.au in hoping that I do get a real job.

So one fine day, Yvanna was so sick of going for endless and to no avail interviews, she decided if there is an interview, there is still a chance. But she was rather disheartened by the fact that nobody wants to employ her as she was not a permanent resident yet. Meanwhile she also planned to move nearer to the city and continue of her search of a perm job. She did apply for different apartments at Mill Point and viewed many other units with her dear friend, Deb. The places looked either like the setting of "Dark Water" (The Movie) or those typical haunted apartments that are so run down that if anything does happen to you, nobody will even notice.

So dear me went to apply one unit at Mill Point, was a neat place and it's really romantic seeing from the balcony of the beautiful autumn weather where the maple leaves fall to the ground (sucker for romance?). Unit is situated minutes away from Swan River and there is a bus stop right at that unit. But as usual, being such a black bird, I got declined.

Continued to work at Yuki and search for other units. Til I saw this not a bad place at West Perth, newly renovated and very nice furniture included. Bingo! I got that unit and the following day, when I got the confirmation that I got the unit, I went for this interview. Due to miscommunication with the agent from the employment agency, aparently she assumed I did get my PR and I assumed that when she meant that I had to come back to Aust for my PR, she knows that I am waiting for it.

When driving back home after the interview, she told me that there is a job vacancy at iiNet and I was to report to work immediately on Monday. But Monday I was supposed to meet the house agent to get my keys to the new flat and I planned to move my stuff. Anyway, of cos grab this opportunity and I declare I am black bird no more (*fingers x*).

Pics time. Hope this dialup connection can upload the pics. It's taking forever to load. tmd... oreadi 5mins liao.

hahaaaa...

My Living Room

My Kitchen

My Bedroom

View from Balcony

So I have worked for one week at iiNet and I am loving it. The contract with iiNet is for 6months and pending if they still want to employ me after that cos it's the contract with the employment agency too. iiNet's a young people environment and open concept like FEO. Funny thing, director of my dept and managers sit at the door but my seat is at the corner and next to the glass window and I get the view of the city. haahaaa.... Yesterday, there was this social function for the staff, we all went to Fairlane City Bowl and had a great time. By 4pm, managers and staffs were all drinking beer in ofc, was actually suppose to go to the irish pub downstairs but as there was a function and company has ordered boxes of beers and wines. Typical Friday.

On my first day @ work, the Induction staff sorta browsed me through the org chart and my name was in it! That really means alot to me as I doubt from previous work experience if other people of the company even realised my existence? There is MSN and we are free to use it I think. hahaa... Working hours are damn flexi. As long as each day u commit yourself to 8hrs work doesn't matter what time you get into office. Of cos cannot be too late la. So everyday I come into ofc by 730am and get outta ofc by 330pm. I get up at 6am and make myself brekky and off to work by bus. :) nice experience and it saves me tons for parking in the city.

So far things have been running quite smoothly for me so no complaints. In July, I am going to start studying again. Yes, the finale (I hope). That's the goal I have set myself after uni and that is my CPA.

Something about Yvanna:

It's been good so far. Him being attentive to my needs most of the times and we understand each other at a different level now. Today he came over, actually suppose to come by last night or was it Thurs? Can't remember now. He bought me flowers but realised I don't have a vase. He said he will bring a vase the next time he comes over and he too got me a dvd player as promised. He's excited about the new flat when i told him i got approved and he liked it here. He told me juz now about the promo that MAS is having fly to Sing for 485 but its for two to fly. I think he was anticipating for different response but... okay, the conversation goes like that.

Him: MAS to Sing but via KL is now 485 and it's two to fly

Me: Oh Is that so?

Him: Yeh... That's cheap.

Me: (Giving him the blur look) so what about the deal?

Him: (Paused...) Yeh... It's not a big deal. Maybe SQ is better.

Is he asking me to fly back for a trip with him or is he asking Dean to fly with him, I do not have a single clue. But that was exactly my response. I would love to fly with him for a short getaway but I can't leave Aus now and furthermore I am working now, don't think I want to take days off as I am being paid by the hour as it is a contract job.

Roses are Yellow . . .

Weather: Perfect autum weather (13degrees) Sunny and bright:)

Music: Theme song from Notebook (Best Love Story Ever!)

Mood: Contented

Happy Birthday Sam~!

2006-04-30T11:52:00.000+08:00

First of all, I wanna wish Sam: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ALL DA BEST GIRL ;)

Natasha (Sam's cuz) just got to Perth yesterday to visit Sam. We went to Reflections for the birthday dinner. Okay Pics time:

Nat and Me at Reflections, South Perth

The Group

"Ed Deline" and "Samantha Jane"

Cheers to the Birthday Girl~

After dinner, we headed off to Brisbane Bar at Beaufort Street. Looks like a nice place to go for drinks. The crowd is not those young kids you get at Church or MetroCity. Managed to get a very very comfy place by the fireplace. It was freezing last night. To make matter worse, the new law has been implemented: No smoking in Bars and Clubs. So SMOKERS have to freeze their arse off in the cold just to satisfy their nicotine cravings. HA!

Cosy fireplace at Brisbane

One drink and few rounds of five-ten, Sam wanted to show Nat the underground bar, Bar Open. Headed there for champagne. Bar hop again to Metrocity. Suppose to meet a friend but decided to call off last minute. Went over to City Garden for some yummilicious porridge and YOU TIAO (chinese).

Peiling's Page

2006-04-16T13:05:00.000+08:00

I know I haven't been blogging for years reason being, cmon it's Perth. What can be that eventful enough for me to blog? Every week, my life is kinda routine like.

Oh yep, found a job a this Japo Restaurant at Willeton as waitress. Another thing, my ex colleague who happens to be a PR of Aust stays in Perth too! She just got back last week. And Benny just bought a house at Yangebup. Besides working and spending Thursdays at Cottesloe, my life is pretty much B.O.R.I.N.G.

Sam just got her L license, soon this week will be promoted to her P's.!!!! Congrats...

Peiling came back for her grad. Managed to take some quick pics with her at Perth Concert Hall. Peiling is one friend who can take my sacarsm at times. She and I have totally different circle of friends which makes it great. Cos when it's bitching time, I do not even know who the hell her friends are. And to a certain extent, she is someone whom I can trust and she betta trusts me too.... HA! I still remember her calling me early in the morning in Singapore ask me to help her book some movie tics and just impossible at times she goes out all the way for her "FRIENDS".

Things we have in common: Lurve to take pics, Viet food, Being Cheeky, Guess another thing that is common is taking our chances at matters of the heart.
Times have changed. One year ago, we all took the same plane back to Perth for our summer course and at that time we all had our ex-es sending us off to the airport and us tearing away on the plane. Now, just one year and look at how things have changed. Well I am glad that things have turned out well for all of us. We have all graduated from MURDOCH at long last! The day that we have been looking forward to all this time.

Deborah, Peiling and Moi. I can still remember clearly the first day I met Peiling in 2003. We both attended C240 Corporate Finance Lecture and that was her first day in school. So I went up and made friends with her and we signed up the same tutorial class and same group. Then we TEKAN one group member who did all the work. HA!

I miss my friends dearly... those good ole' days studying at Murdoch. Studyin blurdee hard for exams in library and celebrating in Singapore after our papers.

Picture taken at Nov when Peiling came back for holiday. We went to Fullerton and take tons of pics and tryin real hard to be like "tourists". hahaaa

Peiling and Me in her new car.

Confirm Tourists. Must kena the Merlion.

Fullerton Hotel

Ever so vain

Something about Yvanna: don't know what to say once again. this week, was certainly an eventful week. Met him at work , on his offday we went to freo to meet another european couple then back to the beach. yesterday we went to this club and met another french couple and chatted away. it' a whole different level now, i gotta admit. in fact, we talked about everything under the sun besides certain matters.... but other than that, yeh pretty much anything.

How am I feeling to this? Guess we both know where this is heading, its more like a comfort zone now. We talk occassionally regarding how he feels about me and about my issues with him, but never about us. I learnt not to ask questions and broad over problems that are not substantial, furthermore, him being such a carefree spirit, just doesn't equate to serious talk about us.

What I have realised about him? He shows more concern these days and sometimes I feel that he is just a tad protective over me when I go out with him. Eg. questions posted by him: You are coughing cos of cigs, You shd quit smoking and take more Vit C and drink more water. yada yada yada... When he went to take some drinks at the club, he told the couple to look after me while he is gone. I am 2X this year, i can't take care of myself? And he buttoned my cardi to the top for me, HA~ It's just body language at times and one occassion where he showed a trait of his male territorialism (SAM, you know which occassion.) that caught my attention.

Weather: Overcast

Music: Maroon 5 - Secret

Mood: Not too bad.

Locked Out

2006-02-20T01:34:00.000+08:00

Friday night, met Sam in city for coffee then had dinner at aramaks forget the name already... Bibik Chan? isit how u spell it huh sam?
So advice from Sam: Stay in Perth (reason being cost of living is cheaper) and I will try to get a proper job in Syd and if til May I am still holding some casual job then I will move back to Perth til my PR approves.

Saturday... Mj with my hsemates at night til 4am.

So today ahhhh i feel sooooo terribly sorry. Cos my dear housemates were out in the garden weeding and they did not lock the main door. At the same time, dear Yvanna left for church and locked the door behind her.

When I got back home, I felt something strange. My hsemates cars were all in the garage. Their mobile phones were left at home (how I know? cos it rang). Then again I thought they were absent-minded. But just have that kinda weird feel cos one of them will usually drive if they go out together. Yet two cars were parked at home.

30minutes after I got home, I got a call from a friend and asked if I was home. Then he explained that my housemates got locked out of the house.

When they were home, they told me the story:

Poor housemates were wearing their shorts and tees weeding the garden. Then when the trash bag was full, Jerry wanted to go get another. Suddenly the door is locked and he was shouting for my name. Ziyi noticed that my car is gone so told Jerry no point shouting my name. They waited for another 20minutes thinking that I went to take away lunch. 30minutes passed and they decided not to wait for me cos they worst fear was me meeting Sam and Mike for dinner, coffee blahblahblah and by the time I am home will be 10pm.

Dear housemates walked from Como to Lawson Street Bentley in pjs which is a rugged tee and shorts. hahahahaha and their hair uncombed. It was scorching hot today and the distance was about hmmm like Forum Shopping Centre walking to Marina Square. They were so tempted to ask for money from strangers cos they were so thirsty. Rem this: No money, no mobilephone, no nothing and they just walked and walked. Surely cursing away hahahahaaa.....

So they took their chance walked to Shawn's house (Bentley) and luckily Shawn was home. So here comes the networking system. Shawn's mobile by chance has Win's number and thru Win, they contacted Mike to get my number. And when they got home, they looked so relieved and they said: HOME SWEET HOME!

Poor things. They waited for me out in the garden for almost an hour. I felt really bad and it was really lucky tat Shawn was home. I can imagine if Shawn is not home.

Something about Yvanna: So this weekend passed like a breeze. Last week, I was growing more melancholy every hour. It was that bad. Guess that's me, falling into deep depression constantly. Nothing I wanna say about him today. Funny. hahaa...

Weather: Fair, sunny. Tmr 36Degrees, Tuesday 39degrees. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Music: System of A Down - Chop Suey

Mood: Not sure what to describe but definitely positive.

Deception

2006-02-17T15:41:00.000+08:00

It's the weekend again. Once again, my mood is low. I have been feeling melancholic for the past few days. He did meet me on 15th Feb as promised. He did like the pressie I gave him. We did have a talk about me moving to Sydney. He reckons that I will not be able to save and Perth would be a better place.

And I asked him the stupidest question: Do you think I should go to Syd?

I was hoping for the "right" answer but I just got the open-ended answer: It's up 2 u.

Right now, he is heading down south. I rather he not telling me where he is going. Next week school starts and it's going to be busy again. I am already starting to behave like a kuku. Luckily I have a very understanding friend who had late night coffee sessions and advised me that I got to learn to let go. I am crossing the line now with the feelings I have for him. I've always thought that I was cool enough to overcome these overwhelming affections.

Last night I was actually hoping that he can be with me all the time, made me wonder what am I expecting out of this relationship? I am leading myself to a point of deception and it's going nowhere. In all these confusion, I saw a conclusion. I need to move away and keep a clear mind. All these emotion ruling thoughts have clouded my judgements and decisions. Matter of fact, this is not a complicated situation from an outsider's point of view. I feel that way too, just that when I take into consideration my feelings into it, it becomes a tangled web.

Weather: Perfect summer day

Music: Make me pure - Robbie Williams

Mood: In denial

Requested by Sam

2006-02-14T15:09:00.000+08:00

1 Birthdate?
26th Nov

2 Place of birth?
Singapore

3 Blood type?
O+

4 Height?
168cm

5 Weight?
50kg

6 Shoe size?
7-7.5

7 Work? Study?
Bumming. Working soon though.

8 Childhood nickname?
Iguana, Banana anything that rhymes with Yvanna

9 Average hours you sleep in a day?
In Sg, 8hours. In Aust 10hours.

10 Time you go to bed?
12midnight (automatic brain switches off)

11 Any siblings?
I wish.

12 Eyesight – short-sighted, long-sighted or perfect?
PURRRfect

13 What languages do you speak?
English, Mandarin, Hard to comprehend Canto, Trying very hard Hokkien

14 What languages would you like to speak?
French (still waiting for Delkin to enrol together with me)

15 Nickname on Messenger?
Blasé ®

16 What do you collect?
memories

17 Model of handphone you are using?
S700i Sony Ericsson

18 What is on your shopping list?
Currently, I want a tote bag. Brand: Still deciding.

19 Favourite t-shirt brand?
after browsing in my wardrobe, 90% fr Witchery.

20 Favourite cut of jeans?
Straight, something that will not accentuate my flat butt!

21 Favourite fashion designer?
Lurve em all!

22 Favourite clothing label?
Witchery vs Country Road

23 Favourite shoe label?
Haven't bought any designer shoes yet. Basically I feel good in will be Fantastic.

24 Favourite bag label?
Loewe

25 Most dominant colour in your wardrobe?
Different shades of brown

26 Most worn-pair of shoes?
Exodus slippers

27 Favourite shampoo?
Malin and Goetz

28 Favourite conditioner?
Loreal Professionel

29 Favourite bath product?
Body Shop's African Spa Salt

30 Favourite facial product?
SKII

31 Favourite cosmetics?
No preferences.

32 Favourite art movement?
Don't know anything about Art.

33 Favourite artist?
Same as Abv.

34 Favourite gallery?
Same as Abv.

35 Favourite cold drink?
Iced Tea

36 Favourite hot drink?
Daily dose of caffaine = Latte/Cappucino

37 Favourite flavour of ice-cream?
Anything with Nuts.

38 Favourite cuisine?
Italian (haaahaaa)

39 Favourite sandwich?
Chicken Caeser Wrapped Sandwich

40 Favourite cake?
To die for: Cheesecake

41 Favourite chocolate?
Not really a fan of chocolate

42 Favourite fast food?
Definitely Australia's Maccas

43 Favourite sushi?
Raw Tuna Sushi

44 Favourite breakfast?
My cappuccino

45 Spaghetti – tomato, cream or pesto sauce?
Cream

46 Beef – rare, medium rare, medium, well-done?
Medium rare

47 Restaurant you frequent most?
Vietnamese Restaurant Trah Vihn along Melbourne Road

48 Best dining experience?
Vivace - ate there many times but 3 times, they billed us for lesser so isn't that brilliant?!

49 Worst dining experience?
When they forgot my order and my friends have all finished with their meals.

50 Favourite book?
Not so critical

51 Favourite movie?
Series? - Overtime

52 Favourite artist writer?
Nobody

53 Favourite actor?
Gotta be George Clooney

54 Favourite actress?
Cate Blanchett

55 Favourite record?
I love music

56 Favourite singer?
Robbie Williams

57 Favourite band?
HAHAHA Take That!

58 Favourite lyrics?
One - U2

59 Favourite TV show?
Sex and The City

60 Favourite newspapers?
Saturday's West

61 Favourite magazine?
Cosmopolitan (Australia)

62 Favourite flower?
Tulips

63 Favourite animal?
Pipi Pipi Pipi and still Pipi

64 Favourite country?
Singapore My Home

65 Favourite street (in your country)?
Lor Liput

66 Favourite street (overseas)?
Marine Parade, Cottesloe, Perth WA

67 Favourite sport?
Swimming

68 Scariest movie?
Every horror film

69 Funniest movie?
Stephen Chow's movies

70 Favourite leisure activity?
Me and my fav book facing the river with my cuppa.

71 Favourite public transport?
Train from Fremantle to City. The view along Cottesloe is unreal!

72 Favourite weather?
First day of spring:)

73 Dream honeymoon destination?
Anywhere that is romantic. Sucker for romance.

74 Computer you use?
HP Pavilion zt3000 laptop

75 Wallpaper on your computer?
None

76 Screen saver on your computer?
Windows

77 How many hours on the internet a day?
>4hours

78 Favourite blog?
FASHION ADDICT DIARY
Celebrity Smack!

79 Favourite news site?
MSN.com

80 Favourite site?
www.ebay.com.au

81 First pet?
Fifi

82 Favourite cartoon from childhood?
Strawberry Shortcake

83 Favourite toy from childhood?
Pound Puppy

84 What makes you smile?
Good memories

85 What makes you cry?
When matters are certainly beyond your control and everything heads downhill.

86 Which celebrity would you like to be?
Courtney Cox

87 What colour would you be if you are a crayon?
White.

88 If you can go back in time, which period would you want to be in?
Primary 5 Honolulu

89 If you can have your own business, what would you venture into?
I will open a flower shop. I will learn Ikebana first and hopefully have my own class. Love the simplicity of Ikebana.

90 What TV program would you like to go on?
Would they want me to spoil their ratings?

91 How satisfied are you with your current situation?
Floating Log. What u reckon?

92 What would you rather be doing if you have a choice?
Doing my CPA and workin for the Big 4s.

93 The most important thing that has happened in your life?
My parents supporting me and sacrificing for me.

94 What do you think you’ll be doing 5 years down the road?
Get my Aust Citizenship and go back Sing working and just be with my folks.

95 Most desired now?
Present, I want to get a job in Perth so I can get the best of both worlds.

96 Biggest worry now?
Decline of PR status.

97 Most unforgettable incident?
Personal.

98 New year resolution?
Quit Smoking!

99 Your motto in life?
Love yourself more.

100 Who do you want to answer “100 Things About Me”?
Cengie K, Delkin Lim, Janet, Peipei, Gladys

Move On Girl

2006-02-14T02:13:00.000+08:00

Happy Valentine's Day

Decision: sydney

Date: march 06

What is making me wanting to stay in Perth: friends. comfort zone. i will miss perth a great deal. but after many thoughts, yes i still wanna hang on to good memories when i was a student. I miss those times especially hanging out with good friends like Samantha (isit only her in perth?) and Peiling who is also graduating this summer and will be heading back to Singapore end of Feb. Leaving me with who? And it's also not nice to keep relying on my few friends as they also have their own lives.

Tried applying for jobs in perth but as usual the response is: pls refer back to us when your permanent residency status has been confirmed.

Why Sydney: at least have a job though expenses is definitely higher than Perth. Try out a different place, maybe it's for the better? Everybody seems so sure of their future, but for me, i feel like a floating log.

Something about Yvanna: told him that im leaving for sydney. ahhhhhhhh.... response was : negative but he said its good at least i have a job yet end of conversation he said: can't u get a job in perth? he is part of reason why i am leaving perth.

Weather: I hate summer

Music: Advertising Space - Robbie Williams

Mood: Deceiving is believing

Mission Impossible

2006-02-08T10:35:00.000+08:00

When I was in Syd, I promised this friend of mine that I will do an essay for him. Reason being I was paid to do so and secondly, hmmmm he is from Hongkong and he was persuading me to help me because he was struggling understanding English.

After giving much thought and under immense pressure (cos I do not know how to reject) from Ken (that guy), I decided to help him. Then I went home with the reader and question paper, I thought to myself, what the hell is cultural policy and art policy's relation to it? I was suppose to write about the relation between both policies and how did the Australian government's intervention in 1990s affect relationships between cultural managers and art managers!

Disclaimer: I haven't been writing essays for more than 6 months and I am really poor at writing essays.

So every night for the past 5 days I told myself that I need to complete 500 words. It is a 2000 words essay. And currently, I am short of 600 words. Today I need to finish it. And never will I accept another offer of helping others do their essay!

Recently there has been lotsa ups and downs in my life. Deb told me that she couldn't move in together with me due to her personal problems and I had spoken to my current housemates see if they wanna extend their lease with this place and it will benefit all of us. On the other hand I was also planning if my hsemates want to move to some other places, prolly I will stay temp in Matt's place and decide from there if I can move in to stay with Sam and Mike. Hate it whenever I cannot have control over matters.

There's a song that goes like this: Always look on the bright side of life....
Yes I am! Dad is buying a car for me! I LURVE MY PARENTS! heheheheee..... Cos it's much cost savings compared to renting the car as I am not sure when my PR will be approved. The previous time I rented, 500 for like 8 days. I am going to stay here for more than 6 months, so do the math yourself!

Good Friends of Yvanna

Friends Whom I miss dearly.

And Not Forgetting My Dearest PIPI!!!!!

Another mission impossible is one of my new year's resolutions.

Something about Yvanna: He called me at like 8am when I got back from Sydney. MIA-ed for 4days after giving him endless excuses for not meeting him. So few days ago, he called me again. Wanted to know where I am staying and was chatting up. Alright he did come and visit me in the end cos he was on the way to school and just dropped by to pass me some stuff. Yes, I missed him lots and I have been trying very hard for the past month to suppress my feelings towards him. And all the hard work subduing kinda gone to waste. Yet this time when I see him, the feel is different from all previous times. Hmmm.... not sure why is this so.

Weather: Blue Skies and Swan River is Amazing!!!

Music: The Reason - Hoobastank

Mood: Stomach cramp, tired, sore neck = grouchy

Home Sweet Home

2006-02-02T14:47:00.000+08:00

I got back to Perth last night? hey isn't last night. The night before. Yesterday spent the whole day shopping for bedsheets and other necessities. Was rather feeling quite different and I have to admit that I definitely missed Sydney a great deal.

Dinner at Eugene's

Group Pic

Gladys and Me!

Night out to Harbour Bridge

Hot hot day 01.01.06 (40 Degrees at 8pm)

Yummy pancakes at The Rocks!

I think Fatboy is very bored! Chinese New Year's Eve

The long car ride to Silverwater to meet Robin. That's Rachel.

Hog's Breath at think its Castle something suburb with Robin, Fatboy and Rach.

First time in my life I saw fire crackers.

Goodbye Sydney, Hello Perth!

Definitely am planning to go back Sydney end of March but will see how it goes. Although Perth and Sydney are part of Australia, it just feels as though I have been in two different countries.

Today just went to register for the STUPID ENGLISH IELTS TEST. Damn ching chong come and spoil market. And the blurdee test is on 22nd of June. I was still planning to go back to Singapore that time?! Hurhurr.....

Now just have to finish some essay that I have promised someone to do and I am so over Assignments oreadi. Just regretting the promise I have made. haha...

Something abt Yvanna: First complaint by him: You are in Aust for almost 2 months and I have only seen you once. You are impossible. When? Where? How? are we going to meet?

Response: (laughing) too many questions, so little time huh!

Don't know why I keep running away. I want to meet him yet don't know why I am afraid. He got so fedup til he told me to give him a call when i wanna see him. Am I pushing him to the limit?

Fuck it, going to call him now.

Weather: beautiful summer

Music: Yesterday - John Lennon

Mood: sleepy

It's not as bad as it seems

2006-01-23T19:43:00.000+08:00

Is it very long never blog already?! hahahaaa...

Sydney so far has been a not so bad experience. Get to meet new friends and experience a totally different kinda life in comparison to Perth.

Everyday Gladys and I will have a girl talk session. Been staying with her close to a month. I got to admit that she is a really good cook. Every now and then she will bake a cake or cook pasta. That is the reason why I have put on weight. HAahahaaa... We have those silly girl talk in the middle of the night cos she is suffering from insomia.

I will upload pics once I get back to Perth cos my laptop is not with me at the moment. We had wonderful time together with her new found FRIEND, ALEX! hurhur.... Endless coffee sessions at Starbucks and those impossible to comprehend conversations about World of Warcraft.

Now I am getting used to the life in Sydney and I am considering moving over here. At least the job market is bigger and I guess it is better for me too. But will see how it goes.

I am so deprived of INTERNET! I feel so not connected to the "world". Cos Glad's place internet is down and usually I will go to her working place to use the net but seems like this week, we have alot of changes in the house. She apparently has "migrated" to Kensington and I sorta "hanging out" at Broadway. hahaaa.. (Gladys u noe wad i mean?!)

Anyway I am so grateful of Gladys letting me bunk in with her and also driving me around to shop. I MISS HER! ALEX RETURN HER TO ME! hahahaa...

Weather: HOT AND SUCKY

Music: Hei Se Mao Yi - JAY ZHOU!

Mood: At ease

Sydney so far....

2005-12-30T01:47:00.000+08:00

Day 1 (25.12.05) - 2245 met Gladys then headed back home at Market City on Quay Street. Went over to her working place to meet some of friends then both of us went to the CHOK place (Bie Bu Tong - Not Different) for supper! YUMMY CHOK!!!!
After which, went to Delifrance at George Street for coofffeeeee... and did catching up. When we got home, got greeted by 4 moths. Gladys was so terrified of moths. So dear Yvanna had to roll up newspaper and start to kill of them. Total Moths Dead = 10. Then at 5am (AEST) I woke up cos I got bit by some farking irritating mosquitoes. managed to kill it after 1hr.

Day 2 (26.12.05) - Shops closed. Did a little shopping at market city cos its opened during public holis too. Yum Cha with 2 of her friends. Dinner was at Chatswood at this chinese restaurant cos one of her friend is leaving Aust for good. Was a 8course dinner which includes abalone, scallop, prawns, sea cucumber etc.

Day 3 (27.12.05) - SHOPPING DAY! THE GREAT Half Year SALE AUSt WIDE! So dear Yvanna woke up at 8am (AEST) which is 5am Sing time. Leftthe hse at 10am and off she goes to the battlefield. On the way I met Sonia this friend of Gladys. So both of decided to shop together! Everyshop was having massive sale. I just keep feeling the adrenaline rush. Was onli suppose to head to witchery to get myself a bag but the route to Witchery was a long one... I stopped at practically every shop I came across. MNG Sale was madness. Then next stop was Temt and Valleygirl. Had my breakfast and then off we headed to Myers. Can u actually believe that there was a queue to go up the elevator? Cos it was jam packed. The whole place was chaos and was darn stuffy. So at 3pm Sonia had to meet her friends. I went to my fav shop... that is COUNTRY ROAD! STOREWIDE 30% OFF! But I didn't get anything cos I was going to the warehouse the nxt day with Gladys. There were long long queues to go into boutiques. Bally was having 50% off. Gucci was having 50% off shoes and up to 40% on bags. Ferragamo too... Jigsaw also 40%.

Damage of the day: 4 Witchery Tops. 2 Mng Cami. 1 Temt Skirt. I can't remember what I have bought! I think that shd be it.

Dinner at Korean restaurant then coffee at delifrance again.

Day 4 (28.12.05) - Got lost on the way to Birkenhead Point. Though we both were on the right track but we just didn't trust our instincts. When we got there! Straightaway I went to Witchery. Surprisingly I didnt get anything. Then next stop was COUNTRY ROAD! Spent about 1hour. THen had lunch and did somemore shopping. Imagine now it's already sale season but warehouse sales, you take additional 30-50% off the discounted price. That is what I call SALE!

Damage of the day: Little though, 1 CR Bag (BLUE!) and one White Tie Pants from CR TOO!

Dinner was home cook dinner. Then we went to catch a movie Narnia? How to spell that? At about 1230am, Gladys got a phonecall saying that her working place (this 24hr internet cafe) got robbed by some Middle Eastern people with masked faces and threatended with knives. My Goossshhhhh.... Luckily nobody was hurt and the only loss was monetary.

Day 5 (29.12.05) - Shopped in the city. Gladys wanted to go to the Gucci Sale. Then what did I get again? hahahaa... Country Road BLUE TOP! Cengie if you read this, YES Finally I bought it! It's onli $39.95. And one Witchery Cami at $9.95. Cheap CHeap CHeap....

Dinner at this MA LA HUO KUO place. MY GOODNESS! I seriously miss the price they are charging back home. U know we didn't order much. 3 pax. TOTAL BILL $117 AUD! I miss buffet style suddenly.

Why am I awake now: Becos I had a horrible dream. I dreamt that I got caught and some African people were doing some voodoo on me... IT IS exactly like in the movies. Then once again, The Mosquitos are BACK. After got so irritated with the mosquitos, I heard the MSN Messenger keep alerting. Andeline was typing some message and YES I AM FULLY AWAKE and it's 5.14am which is 2.14am in Sing. So now i decided to take this time to do some blogging. havent done in a while anyway.

New Year Resolution: I really hope that I can do it.

1. Quit Smoking (doesn't this sound familiar to every smoker?)

2. Get Fit. Do Pilates,Yoga, whateva to keep myself healthy.

3. To get him out of my system (yes I need to do it! but this is onli 50-50 chance)

4. Self-improvement. To lurve my folks more. No more talking rudely. More gentle pls.

5. Lurve all my friends.

6. Do my blurdee CPA and get a job in AUST! (no more slacking)

That shd be enuff for the time being. Goodernight~

Weather: Sun and Cooling and most imptly, NOT HUMID!

Music: Ye Qu - Jay Zhou

Mood: Tired and want to hunt down that blurdee mosquito

Merry Xmas

2005-12-25T01:07:00.000+08:00

Finally we met yesterday at Northbridge. We had some drinks at The Moon Cafe then off we headed over to the photoshoot shop to have some pics taken. It was kinda surprise for me but he told me before hand so hahaaa no surprise la.

Seems like he has been mentioning about me to some of his friends cos the photographer knows that I was busy for the past week and this was a special treat fr him to relax myself. We actually had plans to go to this place at Rockingham. Dinner was with Michael, Jay, Steven and another friend and we were suppose to meet again. But when I got home, we both were too tired. But the surprise bit was, he didn't know that I had plans for dinner with my friends. He wanted me to accompany him back home to feed his cats and goldfish first then go Rockingham together!

He told me he will meet today after he attending this house party. The plan was to meet at 10pm but I told him that maybe my friends will be over at my place for drinks. Then dear Yvanna waited til 10pm and fell asleep. I was sooooo tired. The next thing I know when I opened my eyes, it was 11.45pm! And no sms. So I just txt him Merry xmas and he msg back. Then I thot he was held up and I felt really disappointed. Went out to have some drinks and see the guys play monopoly. Then they decided to go over to somebody's house to continue the night. I wanted to pack for tomorrow so stayed at home. After staring at the wall for 15mins, I took my phone and realised that I recieved a missed call 1hr ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was fr hIM! WHY THE DODO BIRD I LEFT MY BLURDEE FONE IN THE ROOM! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

So this year's xmas is really a flop. It's always like that with him, the plans just screwed becos of communication breakdown. Oh well, on the bright side, at least he did call. And he called at 12am! arghhhhh.. okay enuff of me whining.

Weather: Fantastic (been suntaning every day for 2hours!)

Music: Ye Qu - Jay Zhou

Mood: no words can describe (sam if u read this, its like missing the flight feel)

A Simple Life by Sam and Cel

2005-12-18T23:56:00.000+08:00

Day 2 of my cuz's visit to Perth:

Went Freo with cuz and his friend. Had Kailis Fish and Chips (Yummy) then walked around the city centre. Cuz isn't much of a shopper so we had coffee at Dome while he feasted his eyes on the local chicks. They just look so HOT.

Cuz and Minghui

Sat there till like 430 then headed to Kings Park to take some pics.

View of da City fr Kings Park

After that went over to East Perth and had some beer! Didn't do much as the next day Mike and Sam and I and other friends had to go abseiling in da Morning.

So today is Abseiling day. 2 city girls along with their adventurous friends headed off to Midlands (some granite quarry) for abseiling. They got up at 540am and headed off to their friend, Jay's, hse.

At about 730am, they finally arrived the destination. They climbed some slope up to the meeting point and was greeted by this HUGE ROCK that is about 50m high.

Yes its about 17 storey high.

Group Pic

After which we assembled and was briefed by the instructors. As usual, I am always the girl with most problem. My harness was too loose, my helmut didn't have the clip n I tighted something too tight and the instructor had to use pliers to undo it for me.

But the course was supposed to start from smaller rock then advance to the bigger ones.

Simple Life of Sam and Cel

We are suppose to attach ourselves to some rope and abseil down. It's not funny matter when we are afraid of heights.

The trick is you gotta lean all the way back and not keep ya body straight and keep releasing the rope in order to allow yourself to descend.

First try I took about 20minutes to descend? I think so. I was so scared. When I looked down, my hands just trembled. As you abseil down to one point, there is this huge gap which makes it impossible to take small steps. I had to kick myself off the rock and release the rope to descend further. But I had great fun doing it. For that whole solid 20minutes, I guess it's the first time I had full concentration on just one matter ---> How to get down and to keep in mind that I have to lean backwards and to keep my feet apart.

Yes it's that scary can.

After trying three times on the beginner rock. Sam and Cel decided that at least they did try to be adventurous but then Rocks are just not their best mates.

Though they are out-going, deep down, they are still are two simple girls living in da city and this is just not their cup of tea.

While we were having our ciggie break, we made a new friend!

Meet Larry the Lizard!

Naoko and Sam

The guys

They went on to do the highest rock but the weather was just too hot and wearing long sleeved ribbed black shirt makes matters worse. I felt so dehydrated and I just keep drinking so much water.

Reached home at about 3pm and was flat out. Slept till 830pm and went to northbridge HK's tea cafe for dinner.

Tmr is another day that I have to wake up early for the damn x-ray for my medical. I can't wait for Tuesday where I can just lay in bed and not be bothered by the alarm. AHHHHHHHHHHHH

Sunday sunday sunday! I can't wait for Sunday! Im going Sydney.... Yippie~

Something about Yvanna: I am always giving endless excuses of not meeting him. Not sure why too. I text him this morning telling him that my cuz extended his stay till Fri and I cant meet him but actual fact, cuz left this morning. Oh well, take one step at a time.

Weather: Hot and Sunny. Summer is here!

Music: In the crossfire - Starsailor

Mood: Perpetual tiredness.

Life Changing Event

2005-12-17T01:34:00.000+08:00

On last day at work, 13th Dec 2005, at 10am, my agent called me and informed me that I have to leave for Aust and stay there indefinitely. I was utterly shocked. My plans of living in Singapore crashed. Within the next 24hours I have to come up with another plan for my new life in Australia. Everything just changed. I told my mum abt the news and she was very upset about it.

My feelings: feel damn damn useless, cos after so long, I still need my folks to support me.

Then I told myself, look on the brighter side, at least its for 6months that my family and I will have to suffer, after which my PR gets approved, things will be going according to plan. It's just this hurdle that we have to overcome.

That day after receiving news, I straight away msged Del and Cen and Jan and Shereen. It was really sweet of Del and Cen to meet me after work and we went to Holland Village to chat up again before I leave the next day. I really miss those many weekends of watching movies or just shopping and spend quality time with my good friends.

When I was at the airport, my mother was about to tear and Dad gave me a big big hug which is very unusual (cos showing emotions was a rare occasion thing to do).

Mike and Sam came to pick me up (thankerU) at 1.30am.

My first day in Perth: woke up at 8am and woke my new hsemates up at 930am. I am really touched cos we slept like 6am the night before and they have to wake up so that I can go and collect my rental car and do my medical checkup. The day just passed like a breeze, by 3pm we were having coffee at Carousel and do some grocery shopping.

430pm At last we reached home and all of us went for our little nap at about 7pm.
As I was fallin aslp, P msg and I felt even worse. After knowing her for so long, she never even msg me on my bday and now all she noe is to ask to borrow money? What is this? Somemore its not a small amount. It's getting more and more each time and now she is asking me to ask my folks. My heart really sank and straight away i called Jan.
Two words: Utterly Disappointed.

Action: Ignore

Dinner was at old CHinChin then at 1.30am I went to pick my Cuz up.

Today we went to do some sightseeing at Cottesloe.

My Cuz, Adrian.

Beautiful Cottesloe

It's still cold! Only 20degrees or so. But was a good day to be at the beach.

Then after that, of cos its shopping la. ME ley! ahhahaaa

Whack Harbourtown but found nothing spectacular. I keep reminding myself that I will be leaving in one week for Syd and I will do my shopping there.

But when I finally reached City and was looking for a decent leather bag for my Cuz, then I remembered that Country Road (MY FAV BRAND) sells quite nice bags. Then when we were about to reach CR, I saw the BIG SIGN " 30% OFF ALL STOCK!"

Best part, I just received my CR membership card and members are entitled to even further discount! WHAT CAN I SAY! HAHAHAHHAHAA I LURVE AUST! sale sale sale... smack right at ya face. So I took quicker steps and stormed into the shop and went straight to the section where all the BLUE TOPS AND SKIRTS are.

Sad Part: Couldn't decide which one to get. In e end I got myself a gun metal top. I cant make up my mind to which top to get. The sandals that I have been dying to get they had it in BLUE! ARHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! oh well, if U are confused to which blue I am talkin about, pls go to www.countryroad.com.au . The dresses are to die for. oh well, I guess I didn't want to impulse buy but I did ask the salesgirl regarding the sale and it just started today. HAHAHA STILL GOT TIME LA YVANNA... RELAC!

When at abt 845pm I had this stomachache and make me feel faintish. Things start to turn so bright and I broke into cold sweat. I didnt even have strength to walk on and my head was so heavy. Thank GOD that Adrian was next to me and he helped me to the ladies. When he asked me how I was feeling, I was about to faint when I stepped onto the elevator. I was so pale and my hearing just went blank but I concentrated on the pain and told myself to wake up not to faint.

Dinner was at Hog's Breath after which, Jay came over for Monopoly and they are still playing now.

Something about Yvanna: Everything is going downhill. His Msia contract proposal screwed. It's funny when I think about it, his contract is invalid now, I have to stay in Aust. is this another test?

Weather: BEAUTIFUL PERTH

Music: This Love - Craig Armstrong

Mood: Still very affected by P.

Fringe Kias

2005-12-06T22:23:00.000+08:00

Yesterday my Thai friend from Perth came to Singapore for one night stopover with his gal Ahn. Met up with my friends. All of us have graduated and one couple has actually ROMed. The rock on her finger is very nice okay. Vincent got it from Larrys and I reckon it is worth my annual income. In fact it is cos she told me the price. They got a house at the Pinnacles. Lucky Girl! Had coffee at Coffee Bean Paragons then went to Spaggedies for dinner. Is that how u spell the restuarant? After dinner I went home and the rest went to KTV. It's nice to see them all again knowing that all of them are doing so well.

My birthday pics taken by Jan's camera.

After my birthday, the following week was Cengie's birthday. On Saturday 3.12.05, met up with Cheryl to do some shoppinG! OH YES! hahahahaa before I forget... I have been contemplating to cut my fringe and without further procrastinating, I went ahead on Saturday.

After visiting Kane, Cheryl and I proceed to Far East and got Cengie's bday pressie. Cheryl bought for herself 6 necklaces and I got myself just two. That day was also a early Annual Xmas Dinner with Cheryl and Janet cos Cheryl and I will be not see each other till next year. And also came out to celebrate Cengie's birthday.

Went to Akashi at Paragon for yummilious sashimi. Pics have been taken by Cheryl's cam waiting for her to upload. After that we took some xmas decor pics along Orchard Road then went to NYDC @ Hereens for Mudpie! When I reached home tat night, totally knocked out.

Next day, when the rest of the girls are free to meet, we met for lunch at Modestos. Pamela just got back from Shanghai and she too cut her fringe. Cen got hers cut like 3weeks ago and Suxin too had her fringe cut shorter! Suddenly we all have short fringes!

Delkin, Pammie Q and Me

Me and Del

STC Rules!!!!!

hahahahaaaa... yes STC Rules! lalallalaa.... After lunch did a little shopping at DFS. End of da day left with Suxin , Cen and me we went to watch PRIME at Cineleisure. VERY VERY GOOD Movie I feel. Very modern and realistic in a way. And it was hilarious when Meryl Streep tries to keep her cool when Uma was confiding in Meryl regarding Meryl's son and Uma's sexual relationship.

I am always tired and I do not know why am I feeling this way. It's not like me. My eyes cannot tolerate anything that is glaring and I just instantly feel tired when I see something too bright. When I wake up, I do not have energy to go to work. Unlike 1 mth ago, I was still rather energetic. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? I am damn worried that smoking is really making me feel weaker each day. haizz.....

I am looking forward to next week! My last day at LKP and I am going back Perth! Oh yes before I forget, my dear friend Sam, missed her flight on 1st Dec. She remembered it as 1055pm when actually it is 750pm. And everything just went wrong. Her friends including me assumes that she knows it is 750 and nobody actually asked her what time is her flight. If someone did, at least she will realise that her flight is 750 instead of 1055. hahaaa.. But anyway she managed to get the next available flight on 3rd Dec 9am but had to pay extra couple of hundreds for admin fee. Duh!

Something abt Yvanna: he is drawing the line even clearer now and I am even more not entertaining his emails and sms's.

Weather: HOT

Music: Fan rattling

Mood: tired

Why You So Like That

2005-11-29T00:17:00.000+08:00

I drag myself to work this morning. Simply cannot be bothered to wake up. Got up at about 8am (and mind you this is the time I was suppose to report to CHS). After my shower, prepared a cup of coffee and smoked my ciggie and let time slipped away. When I was ready for work, it was right about 845am. Reached CHS at 930am.

With a blink of an eye, it was 1230pm. Time for lunch! hahahaa then took an hour lunch break. Got told off by my senior with regards to my creative accounting for my trial balance and balance sheet. Then time pass quickly again! it was 430pm!Time to Go HOME!

Totally lost the motivation to work. All I can focus on is the well deserved break coming up. I wanna go back Perth! Guess its my PMS and cos I slpt late last night. Just do not have energy to do anything today.

Yesterday, met up with Siong at Raffles City for coffee. When we were abt to leave for Orchard to meet Cengie, he msg to meet him at the swimming pool AGAIN! Poor Siong waited for me at the lobby for about 20mins. Went up got introduced to his biz partner and he asked if I was celebrating my bday last night. I thot for awhile and asked him, I have already celebrated, why shd I cel again? He thought it was 28th Nov. Such a tooter. Then the next question he asked was: why are u looking so sad? My eyes tell no lies. He saw it instantly and I blamed it on him. He went came back on Saturday evening and left for Batam for a biz meeting organized by his boss fr KL.

He was suppose to meet me Sunday morning and I woke up early over the weekend waiting for his call. He agreed with me that this trip was an utter failure. All our plans just didn't work out. I thought his flight back to Perth was 750pm but it was the midnight flight! ARGH!!!!! all the assumption has led to an unhappy trip i guess.

Yvanna's wish: I wish I can get chicken pox now so I can take 1 week MC. This firm that I am working for now just is so unorganised. Bosses simply throw stuff at you knowing that you have ZERO experience and expect you to go and work it out yourself and when things stuff up, YOU ARE TO BLAME! Goodness... there are no seniors around to coach you and you wouldn't wanna ask that DEAR Snr of mine. So glad that I found a new job and I am looking forward to it. New year with a brand new start! Yippie~

Weather: cooling

Music: Maybe - N.E.R.D (Pharrell Williams is HOT!)

Mood: Exhausted

Happy Birthday to Me

2005-11-27T11:42:00.000+08:00

It's amazing how time flies. Looking back the past one year, my life definitely ups and downs. Well I still managed to venture through all the adventures.

This year's birthday was an absolute heart-warming event. Friday 25th Nov, met up with Janet. Wanted to do some pampering so went to Nail Bliss to do my French Manicure. Upon paying for the bill, Jan told me it was my birthday Pressie! *Muacks* to Jan. They did a splendid job!

Dinner with Jan at Boat Quay. Had Prata and did some catching up. After dinner, went back to change and met Sammie and Nat to go for Eelyn's hens night at Zouk.

On 26th November the actual day hahahahaaa... woke up at 9am. Expecting an sms fr him to wish me happy birthday but then again.. wad u expect of cos no sms la. He is still stuck at KL. how stuck can he be? he just dont wanna come back la i reckon. Cos he is leaving on Sunday night to Perth via Sg.

Last weekend he reached Sg. And his blurdee big mouth telling G Martin that he is coming to Sg and then he had plenty of morning meetings with Martin and all the dodging of people. I was so sick and tired of all these nonsense. He was suppose to come back on 25th Night but he msg me saying he can't make it as his job tied him down. *nonsense*

So my birthday... Went to Suntec wanted to go to the Jap Rest for buffet dinner and I was STUNNED by the price. $39.90+ for dinner. MAD LEY! I rather pay more to go for some international buffet at Marriott or Conrad man. WAKE UP YA BLURDEE IDEA!

Met Cengie and Delkin to do some shopping and we decided to settle at Sizzlers for dinner. At least it was reasonable price with buffet salad bar. Jan was so cute. She parked the car at Yellow Zone and immediately on the left hand side is Sizzlers but she missed it when she got out of the carpark. She made rounds and rounds tryin hard to find it. Then Andeline called , she has been making rounds at the waterfall area too. It's really confusing to make your way around Suntec. Everywhere looks the same.

Dear Andeline lied to me saying that she needs to withdraw some cash but actually she went to buy a birthday cake for me. Such a SWEETIE!!!! I LUV HER! hahahaa..

Ugly pic when the waitress literally trembled when she was trying to take the pic. But these are my beri beri good friends who were by my side all the way when I was feeling darn darn low. Think about it... besides Cengie and Delkin, I know Jan and Ande for almost one decade! OMG!

Dinner is served. Tons of food on the table. The service was very fast and while some of the gals were still browsing thru the salad bar, the main dish were out. When they got back, we all couldn't decide which to start on first.

We lurve our soups.

Birthday Pressie fr Ande.

Birthday Pressie fr Cengie and Delkin

When I was opening the pressie fr Ande, Cen and Del reaction was: Ohhh NOooooo...
Is it very obvious that I like bags? They got almost same kinda style of bags for me! hahahahahaaa... But I lurve them all... Thanks alot girls.

Andeline and I trying to take a snap in the ladies before heading to Balaclava for drinks!

After dinner, yes, we went to Balaclava and had a couple of drinks. Then we called it for the night. Was dead beat when I reached home.

Something about Yvanna: He did sms me on 26th Nov, asking me whether I have been receiving his sms cos I din reply him. I heard from somewhere i guess was the radio station that; one needs alot of courage to step out of comfortzone where it would be a better and wiser choice. Guess I still don't have that kinda courge. Ande told me yesterday that God is fair. Everything cannot be so smoothsailing for everybody. Even it does, it would be a short term one. My life basically is smoothsailing and is just that one case that makes it rather bumpy. Need to meet him later at around 2pm. He is touching down at 1pm and leaving sg at 750pm.

Weather: Cloudy, Cooling.

Music: Golddigger - Kayne West and Jamie Fox

Mood: Muddled.

What's Happening

2005-11-10T21:29:00.000+08:00

Yes, I admit that I haven't been blogging for weeks. But everyday has been the same and nothing eventful is worth a blog or rather I should put it. I do not even have time to ebay let alone blog.

So this is my 3rd week posted to Catholic High School and tomorrow is the deadline to do up all the accounts and I haven't even balanced the basic trial balance. Met a new colleague and she has been sent to school to help me out. Talking about how small Singapore can get, her friends used to be my secondary school mates. Both of us has been getting along well and we both agreed that accounting isn't suitable for us.

I have really big dilema to do my CPA. I reckon marketing or sales would be more suitable to my personality. I can't simply sit at the office and interact with numbers and the laptop. 4 months of working life has really worsen my eyesight. I have been getting really bad headaches and I can't seem to focus on objects. I like to meet new people and have more exposure but this job seems to be leading me to more exposure to excel spreedsheets. AHHHHHHHHHH !!!!! HELP ME!

Today met Cengie at Hv cos she needs to go Toni & Guys to confirm some matters. Went to do a little shopping at my fav shoe shop and decided to reward myself with yet another pair of shoes.

It's turquoise in color and made of suede. I have been looking for some striking colored shoes and finally set my eyes on this pair. Another reason for me buying it was simply becos it was on SALE! C'mon how many of us girls can resist SALE items?

Saturday will be a night out with the girls. We will be heading to this manicure place at Boat Quay cos Cengie has signed a package with em. Been a long time since we went out for drinks. The last time was hmmmmmm... my convocation day! hahahahaa..

Today received a phonecall from another accounting firm and I have been scheduled for an interview on Monday morning. Sometimes I wonder, is it the job or is it the environment? I have no complaints when i was with FEO. But this present place just haizzz.......

Hope things will be better tomorrow.

Agent did call me to inform me that I have to go back to Australia for at least 5 working days when the application for my PR is being lodged. Oh wellz... how am I suppose to take so many off days when I have been working for less than 2 months?! This is crazy.

Something about Yvanna: Yes, the last bit.... actually nothing that I wanna talk about. I just don't wanna mention about what happened. Now it's jus as normal still. And all I need is time and courage. That's all.

Weather: Rainy and cloudy

Music: Nothing

Mood: Tired with droopey eyes.

The Long Awaited Day

2005-10-14T18:46:00.000+08:00

Finally it was the day that my parents have been looking forward to. My convocation held at Raffles Convention Centre.

Being ever so kiasu, I reached the venue at 430pm. After collecting my regalia, I went to the nearby cafe to have my daily dose of caffaine. I keep rehearsing how I would walk to the Chancellor on the stage and the thought of me tripping over some wire really made me nervous.

At 530pm I went to the cloakroom next to the venue to change to my regalia and try on the motar board.

Then I use my "power eye" looked all the way to the other end of the cloakroom, saw how it is suppose to be worn and how to put on the motar board. One thing for sure, when I begin to panick, my face will be so flushed. It was damn red as though I put extra blusher.

Janet was late, by 630pm she arrived and I was still stuck in the cloakroom wondering how in the world does one wears the motar board. hahahaaaa... She helped me pinned it up real tight as it was rather loose.

Finally it is up and I am all ready to go and take some pics!

Of cos so long haven't smoke, must enjoy mah.

Think Jan was trying to get some misty effect from the water thingy behind me.

The back of my regalia. Looks like Harry Potter hoR?

Take pic must always stand next to something one lei. This one is proof of where u spent ya last 4 years at.

Me up on the stage! Jan took it from the projector! Smart girl. Thanks!

My Family!

My Best Mates! Thank you girls :D

Okay enuff of all these photo shoots. So after the convo, Sam and Eelyn and I decided to go celebrate and catch up at New Asia Bar.

Night view from the top.

First of all, I wanna thank Janet for being ever so patient and nice!!!!! She attended the dreadful ceremony taking pics for me and my folks. While Kway and Miu were waiting somewhere else. I WANNA GIVE HER A BIG HUG!!!!!!!!!!

Secondly, thank you Delkin and Cengie for coming. Is it only take a few pics and drink some tea at the reception then go?!?!?! hahahahaa...

Lastly, Sammie and Eelyn.... Thank you for coming also.... Was great catching up with Eelyn as she is living a married life and seldom meet her also.

Something about Yvanna: He wished me well and asked me to speak to Prof Gary Martin and Prof D and tell them that how good he is and allow him to fly to Sg more often. But that Prof Martin isn't as good looking as he described. I feel he is more down to earth compared to Martin. Oh well.... Eelyn did advice me some stuff and it has always been in my mind till today. She said: if it's not worth it, what for you go headache about it?

I know it's not worth my time and I am sure I won't gain anything outta it. Now it is just mellowing down time. I am always thinking of : what the hell am I doing this for? But then again, when one put in effort and feelings into something, it's kinda hard to detach yaself from it, am I right? All I need now is time to detach myself, I cannot force myself to forget everything at once cos it would be even harder. With my busy busy work schedule and my P/T homebase thing going, I don't even have time to Ebay! hahahahaa....

Weather: Cloudy, Cooling.

Music: BEP - Clap Ya Hands

Mood: Wanna leave the burden down.

Survived one week at LKP

2005-10-08T16:19:00.000+08:00

NEVER NEVER have I ever been treated so badly EVER before. GOSH ... it's such a torture going to work.

First day I got greeted by this friendly face snr of mine: Hi my name is Fun.

So I thought to myself: Hey it's not so bad after all, at least I made a new friend someone who is around my age too.

Then the flaws of my snr start to show. She commented on my work: can u stop thinking like an accountant and have the mentality of an auditor? I don't mind you asking me questions, but DEAR can you please be more initiative before askinG?

Second incident -->

Snr:Wah where did you buy your bag from? I really like it.

me: Erh Aust.

Snr: Sickening. Why did u buy it from there? Hw much is it?

me: $59. it was a present for myself cos I just finished my last paper.

Snr: Wah so expensive, SGD is abt 80bucks lei.

Third incidient -->

Snr: Eh Woman, your top is really funny ley. What material is it made of?

Me: donno, cotton but stretchy

Snr: Aiyoo... Got "MOR" come out already lei.

Fourth Incident -->

Snr: Eh Woman, you everyday carry diff bag is it? What brand is this bag? Its G. This
kinda bag must zip up properly what.

Me: nvm la, doesnt really matter anyway in ofc what.

Snr: Is it authentic?

Me: Yes.

Snr: Surely it's not from your own pocket if not you wouldnt be so bo chup.

Me: YES ITS FROM MY OWN POCKET AND I HAVE A HABIT OF NOT ZIPPING BAGS

Fifth Incident -->

Snr: Eh your Towkay very ngiao lei, keep giving me so much work to do.

Me: Sorry is it becos I keep asking you questions?

Snr: I dont really mind answering your queries anyway I am being paid to do so and further more, you are paid according to your exp what.

Sixth Incident -->

Snr: Hahahaa... I can see your fats

Me: oppss... sorry

Reason: Cos I was wearing pants and of cos got fats overflowing la when i sit down at an awkward position. I really feel like answering her back: WHO IS DRINKING DIET DRINKS?

Seventh Incident -->

Me: Hey Fun, Have a great weekend.

Snr: Everyday is the same what. Doesn't matter if it's weekday or weekend. It just depends on who you spend it with.

Me (in my head) FUCK THIS WOMAN MAN. WHAT's HER FUCKING PROBLEM?

Okay I had enuff. so what did Yvanna do when she got back on a Friday evening?

She sent her resume to EY hoping to get a job as an Intern. She doesn't even mind getting miserable pay of SGD600 per month as long as she can get away from that horrible place.

My dear snr even treats my boss horribly as though she is the boss. And she is the information hub of LKP. She will just say whatever she hears to other colleagues. And seriously, I seldom see her doing her work. She has to go to loo every 30mins cos she is on this diet thingy and makes her pee. And every time she comes back from loo, she will have a phonecall from other auditors and they will bitch about other colleagues in the ofc. I AM DAMN SICK OF EVERYTHING!

Something about Yvanna: to make matters worse, he din msg me for 2 days. I was seriously in some depress mode. And IT IS REALLY OVER (that's what I told myself). then on Fri, I got a msg from him, saying that he just got back from some school retreat and ask how am I and stuff like that. I felt sick to my stomach ... cos I think of the whole package and I seriously am reprimanding myself for my actions.

Conclusion: I think I really had a bad week that explains my negative responses. I desperately hope that next week will be all good and that EY or Grant Thornton will reply my email. By any chance, does anyone have friends working with big 4s? Please let me know. Thankeru....

Weather: Cloudy, Rainy, Cooling (something diff)

Music: Power 98fm

Mood: Relieved that it's the WEEKEND!

Last Day at FEO

2005-09-30T23:09:00.000+08:00

Yes it's my last day at FEO. Feeling abit sad cos i really get along well with my colleagues and supervisor.

Yesterday Lishan this really sweet girl who is also an assistant of my supervisor treated me to dinner at Suntec. We planned to go for a nice lunch today but her sis's ROM day falls on today so we had this farewell dinner. Really missing her. On my first day of work, she taught me lotsa stuff and even I made tons of mistakes she is always all smiles and told me don't worry about it.

Today the rest of us planned to wear nicer than usual cos we are gonna take some pics!

Us in the lift trying to take a pic. hahahaa...

Left to right (Pei Jun, Janice, Ferlyn). We had lunch at Sushi Teh. Ferlyn treated us to lunch cos there's oso another girl who is leaving today.

Left to right (Claudia, Jasmine and Me). Jasmine is the other girl who is leaving.

Glimpse of my working place.

My ever funny supervisor, Johnson.

Aft work we went up to 7th flr to take some pics. my ofc is on 6th flr.

again another pic in the lift. but this time is after work. was darn furnee. trying to take a nice pic so we went down to 1st flr then to 6th flr then down again cos there are alwyas people taking the lift.

I am kinda not looking forward to the new job. But then I guess one has to move on. Wondering how will the new boss be like? the snr partner is my dad's poly mate can! aiyoooo dad told me when he saw my employment contract letter. hahahaa....but i am definitely not going to tell my boss about it, if not its sure gonna be weird working for him.

Today is Friday and it's so so soooooooooooo boriNG!!!!! i am at home loh. wad u thinK?

Tmr Cen and Del promised to go to New Asia Bar. Is it wait for 3weeks already? hahahaa... Del got her new job at Sony, but stationed at Jurong East. My new working place is very near Cengie's. So can meet at Bugis for lunch!

Eh aunties and uncles reading my blog, 13th Oct Thurs, can urall pls make yaself free? hahahaa lets meet at Raffles Convention Centre cos its my graduation and I got no friends can. Cos all of em graduated in Perth. *sobs*

Something about Yvanna: okay here's the part that i know u guys hate most. Yes, I am feeling abit tired and really really hope tat he can stop treating me like that. I did hint to him on Tuesday that if he continues to give me special treatment, I will get used to him being around me.
His ans: is tt a problem? I am juz trying to broaden ya horizon. haizz... this kinda ans dumbass oso noe it's heading no where la. Then again when he sense that i am drifting away, he will pull back, ask me How am I? be all sweet again.

But I gotta admit that I am feeling different compared to one month ago. Thanks to Miss Anderson constant advices and Cen and Dels' moral support all these weeks. If without them, I think I would have gone kuku.

Weather: Sticky, Humid and Stupidest Weather in da world

Music: Trouble - Coldplay (thumbs up)

Mood: Not expecting much. Just doing what I am suppose to do now.

BEP's Concert

2005-09-21T22:07:00.000+08:00

The long awaited BEP's Concert!!! Yes I have won the tics from Power 98fm cos I was the first to sms them the song title. And the lucky song is: Let's Get It Started.

I was feeling so darn excited at work. Suxin, Cengie, Delkin, Shereen and I planned to meet at Lucky Plaza for dinner then we head off to Indoor Stadium.

Pics Time:

Kellock Convent and St Theresa's Convent girls. Goodness since Primary One I have been in the same class as Shereen (the one in green top) and fr Primary 5 all of us have been in the same class. So you can go and count the years we have been good friends ;)

The Stage

This is how far me and Cengie are away from the stage. Can U imagine there were about 6500 audiences?

Before entering the stadium, there are stalls selling beers for 6bucks. THere are alo t of angmoh drinking. And they are really mad, dance like nobody's biz. hahahaaa..

I know can't see shit la. But thats the best i can do.

ANother ants pic.

I tried to take a really good pic of Fergie but damn I must move la when it was the best time to take a pic of her.

Summary: the concert was AWESOME! I wanted to have more but darn I guess they are tired too as in THE BEPs. Cos the night before the concert they were at LA's Emmy Awards. The night before Emmy, they were at Tokyo for 2 nights concert. So we just got 1.5hrs of full-on action from BEPs.

I really enjoyed myself. It was full-blown dancing and swaying ya butts concert.

Conclusion: So tired after the concert. Reached home at 12am. Took half day today la cos my body is so tired and my muscle ached like nobody's biz.

Yvanna's Life: Recently, I have not even thot of anything abt him. Instead he did sms me stuff like am I ok. In fact he just sms me, asking if I was ok. One week I get 3 "R u Ok" sms's. I wonder if I am really ok too? I just can't be bothered with any complications. I feel that if you detach yaself from something, u won't be afraid of losing it. So by detaching myself from him, I feel now I do not even have any expectations from him. I guess this is a healthier way.

Question: Hey pple who reading my blog, does anyone know any websites that can upload videos? Cos I have taken some video clips from the BEP's concert using my digicam. So if you know, pls let me know. Thankeru!!!!

Weather: Sux, Rainy, Cloudy, Lightning

Music: My Humps - BEP

Mood: Breaking Away

Awoken

2005-09-17T21:55:00.000+08:00

Tuesday 13th Sept I didn't send him off as his biz partner was waiting for him at Qantas Lounge. Met him at Raffles Plaza swimming pool but there were so many people and I didn't dare walk to the other side of the pool as I wasn't in the right attire.

Ended up waiting for him for almost 2hrs at the coffee place at Level 1. Went Funan to get camera and Habourfront to collect the SD card. Drinks at COffeeclub. Nearly cried when I saw him off at taxistand. Gosh... But I just fight back the tears and went to Pacific Plaza to meet Del, Cen and Suxin.

Yesterday, I met Cheryl for dinner at Hyatts. After dinner went to Zara to get some pants. Guess what? Saw Joleen Tan and Shereen at Zara! Chatted up for a bit then Cheryl and I headed off to Mandarin Hotel Observatory Lounge for drinks. Manage to use my camera's nightmode to get a snap of the lovely view...

Very nice right? hahahaaa i was so amazed by the effect.

CHeryl had baileys and martini. I ordered this cocktail " Little India " and it just simply taste like Chocolate Milkshake. hahaa..

While Cheryl was on the phone, I decided to do something. I deleted all his sms's. I am just so tired of all the nonsense. Just when I finish deleting, I got his sms again. hahahaa... Mad Mad World.

After drinks with Cheryl, went over to NYDC at Hereen's to chatup with Mag, Jo and Shereen. Still the same la all of us. Jo is now stationed at Dubai as she is flying with Emirates. She looks good now:)

Anyway, running late to meet Del oreadi. Going to catch a movie.

Weather: Hot and stuffy

Music: 92.9fm

Mood: really bad mood these days.

Holiday in Singapore

2005-09-10T08:57:00.000+08:00

I know it's been ages since I last blogged. So far only two happy things happened this week.

1. I won Black Eyed Peas concert tics !!! from Power 98fm. Hahahaa... SO U can imagine how bored I was at work sometimes. Gonna collect the tics on Tuesday.

2. 8th Sept he came to Singapore! I was so excited. I went to rebond my hair, went for facial and worked overtime to clock the hours. Yes I know I am very vain la. hahahaa.. but anyway I have been thinking of rebonding my hair years ago and I have tried it twice but the hairdressers always cheat my $.

Sept 8th: Took 30mins off work and went home. Prepared myself to meet him. Touched down at 5pm and checked into hotel at 6pm. This time he stayed at Peninsula Excelsior. Beautiful view of Singapore River, Boat Quay and Clark Quay and Chinatown. Went for coffee at 9pm and at 11pm decided to go for a walk. It was just Fantastic! I have asked him the reason for coming over, cos I thought it was due to school biz. But he said was not. The reason he gave me brought a smile to my face.

Left at 12am as need to work the next day.

Sept 9th: took half day off work went to rebond my stupid hair. 1-6pm i just sat there. Damn tiring man. but i like the effect. GOod value money. Far East Plaza Hair Plan 5th Level. try it!
Aft that was thinking of taking a bus home and upon walking I realised that along Scotts Road there are police vans. I couldn't be bothered walking to Wisma and I decided to treat myself to a taxi ride. The taxi driver told me that they found a woman's head chopped off and was placed near the MRT station! Who in the world with the right mind will put it at such an obvious place?! Gosh... but it certainly scares me. nowadays in Singapore foreigners have been murdered. Xpecially ROC.

THen I went home to take some stuff and off I went to meet him at Peninsula. Had dinner at the same Jap Restaurant sat the same seats! After dinner we headed off to Balaclava. Met Ande and K there. Great night out. I just got back from the airport. Sent him off cos he needs to go KL for this biz thingy. If he gets the deal, that would be great! Initially I thought I will get to spend the weekend with him but he didn't mention to me abt the KL trip till he came. Was rather disappointed.

But he is coming back on Tuesday Arvo but leaving on Tuesday Night. NUTS! hate it whenever he comes for such short trips. but hey... better than nothing!

This KL trip I was already feeling rather sad when I sent him off. Knowing that he is coming back on Tues. I can imagine on Tuesday I will be crying buckets of tears. hahahahahaa... But then again, I seldom tear. hmmmmm... Oh wells, yes, I am going to take Tuesday Halfday off again. I think my boss will just give me one kind of attitude.

Lonely weekend....

Weather: Hot, Stuffy, Humid

Music: Lola's Theme - Shapeshifters

Mood: what u think lei? just came bac fr airport lei.

Great Weekend

2005-08-29T08:58:00.000+08:00

Yes, I know it has been ages since I last blogged, reason being:

1) everyday has been da same. Go home after work so not much happening.

2) by the time I get home, I just wanna slack at home and recharge my energy for work.

So what has been happening at work... on Friday it was horrific. The person I have always been helping out with his projects is on leave and the 2nd person who also gives me work oso on leave. I was just stoning away at work til I got to ask another guy to give me work to do. And it is those 10mins work stuff so there u go, I was so so free on Friday. And on top of that, my boss wasn't around. So I thought I could just get away on Friday till after lunch she came back. And then my colleague suddenly gave me tons of work to do.

He called but now I am using Starhub line and he was complaining that it is crap as he cannot call thru saying that the network was down. He wanted to call me at my ofc. *faint*

So Friday after work, I went straight home as Saturday I have made plans with Jan and another friend to go to JB after work. They met me at FEP had lunch after which we headed off to JB.

That day simply went wrong with everyday. First of all, we wanted to go thru Dairy Farm Road, but missed the turn. As I used to stay there I told Ad to go thru Chestnut Drive but then I forgotten which road could lead to Diary Farm Road. SO we missed lotsa turn and we ended up at Bt Panjang after 15mins. Can u believe it?

Then we reached Customs... luckily no jam. but wanted to get the white card, and it has changed its office. Nearly tripped and fell onto the motorcyle lane when I was looking for the office. Damn... then when we handed our passports to the Msia Customs. Blurdee custom officer just simply refuse to go further to take the passports from janet. Jan had one hard time passing the passports to the counter.

Then wanted to go to City Square and the stupid carpark was FULL. so we decided to head off to Carrefour but missed the turn again and needed to travel 10km to make a turn. THen after making a turn, we realised that there is no U-turn to go to Carrefour. SO we didn't go. Then we finally reached Pelangi at 4pm. Did alittle shopping and then time just simply flew. it was dinner time. I thought we were still going to Holiday Inn... Dinner portion was so small.

I just gave up, Saturday was indeed not very smooth sailing for us.

So Sunday woke up at 8am then Jan came to pick me up to go Sentosa.

We went to Tanjong Beach and there is a beach pub newly opened and Lush 99.5fm had this function going on at Km8. Then I realised that my friends opened that pub. They used to manage Pink Flamingo at Siloso Beach.

Miumiu keeps digging. Splattering us with "showers of blessings" of sand. hahahaa she just wanted to cool herself in da sand.

Pipi and me relaxing on da beach.

Pipi enjoying da beach.

Pipi n Me strike a pose.

Beautiful day.

Yes, it was a beautiful to hang out at the beach. Jan and her friends brought Pipi to the sea to swim. She loved the water. She loves the waves and immediately wanted to swim. CFM AUSSIE DOG. hahahahaaa...

Around 2pm, I realised I was not feeling well. Then at 4pm, I just broke into cold sweat and my stomach hurts like mad. Drama la. Kway and Jan sent me home at about 5pm and I knocked out till today.

But like to thank Jan and Kway for helping me out. Bringing me to 7-11 and Jan for helping me up to my house. THANK U.

Weather: Perfect. Blue sky.
Mood: Sick bird.
Music: Signs - Snoop Dogg ft. JT.

Pearline's Birthday Dinner

2005-08-17T14:24:00.000+08:00

Yes, finally I am able to be in Singapore for Pearline's dinner. But then the dinner was not as pleasant as I have planned. First of all, I was rushing through my work so that I can make it in time for the meeting at 7.30pm at HV. We were going to Crustacean for dinner.

After work it began to drizzle and when I was crossing to Hyatt Hotel, it started to pour down. Then I decided to give myself a little treat and took a cab home. So by the time I got home it was only 6.45pm. Checked my mails then Pearl called me and told me she was still at Carrefour Plaza Singapura when it was 7.15pm. Jan called and told me she was already at Adam Road. Why she always don't have a sense of timing?

Met Jan and Kway first and as usual Pearl was late. She arrived at about 8pm.

I know the pic is abit blurry but this is the interior of the restaurant. Think it has about 4 fish tanks. High Maintenance loh.

Yummy.. Mushroom Soup!

Escargot.

Tenderloin. Looks good huh! And it's really medium rare.

We shifted upstairs to the balcony where we can relax and finish our wine and chat.

The place is really nice. The decor and service.

But poorthing la, whole night only us as customers. hahahaa...

Then Ms Bournaparte again... I called her and asked her casually what's happening tonight and wanted to double cfm with her if we are still going to Velvet on Wednesday as it is Velvet's Annivesary.

Goodness... then she thought I wanted to go that night. Miscommunication ley auntie.
Then today is Wednesday. I took an urgent leave. Lied through my teeth. So tired just needed one good night's rest. Well actually I have not much work to do in office. They are rushing through the last bits of Management Report cos I am suppose to do the daily stuff. And without them doing it, I seriously got nohting to do. So might as well take a day off. I went to the extent that I have to pretend pressing busily with the calculator. But actually I was calculating my own finances. hahaaa..

Oh Yes... good news... I have balanced the 2nd Bank Reconciliation Statement! Congrats to me....

All about Me : He was so sweet, he sms'ed at first asking me how was my weekend and stuff like that. Then for the first time he asked:" Want me to call ya? Give me a good time." Then I told him to call me at 1pm during my lunch break. Still as cheeky as eva. Cos I was at Han's Cafe and didn't know that it was self-service. I was on the phone with him when I told him to hold-on while I was talking to my colleague. I spoke in Mandarin and when I returned to the conversation, he asked me what the hell was I talking about? HAhahahaha...

Then he dropped me a bomb. He may not be coming to Sg for my grad. Cos the school says it is too high expenses blah blah blah. If the Vice Chancellor doesn't stay at BLURDEE FULLERTON, now, wouldn't it help keep it within the budget? Duh!

WAH LAO EH!!!!!!!!! first I am not allowed to go back by my financial controller of the house, nxt he is telling me he can't make it to Singapore? Hmmmm ... it's a sign. ahhahaaa.. Seems all the disappointment once and again just kills every anticipation we have for each other.

So now what am I going to do? I am just going to work as usual and don't go and think of any holiday plans. Negative responses always spoils and shatters the plans. At least I still receieve at least 1 sms per day.

Okay need to go get ready, meeting Sam at HV for coffee.

Weather: Cloudy and Windy
Music: 92.9fm www.929.com.au (try it, nice radio station)
Mood: Light and Gay

Quiet Weekend

2005-08-14T13:58:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was Saturday and after work met Jess at HV for lunch and coffee. Bought 2 pairs of shoes at X:odus cos it is blurdee 70% off. So I got myself a pair of black snake leather heels then when I was paying it, they said $11.50 total. I got a shock. I said: 11.50? Okay get me the green one too. Goodness... How many times u buy a pair of shoes that u realy like and it just costs 11.50? Further, its not those ching chong shoes from Bugis Village woh. So I reckon its a good deal!

Then went to Export Fashion to shop. Donno why I just love to shop there. Got myself a Ted Baker linen black bootleg pants for only $27.50~!!!! and one Gap Skirt for $16. Good deal good deal.... Nothing compares to old Holland Village.

Friday evening after work, I decided to do some shopping at Wisma. Went to Future State saw this beautiful lace top but it was size M. I don't like my tops to be tight fitting incase I put on weight. I like it just hang nicely on me. So I asked the salesgirl (Ah Lian) whether they have L. Then she looked at me and said: our shop no L size. Then I was already quite pissed with their attitude. So after trying on, I headed back to the rack wanted to put it back. Then the AH LIAN follow behind me and asked me in mandarin: You still want to buy anot?
FARKER! Wah is this how they serve customers? And then I say No, thanks. She just glared at me. WAHHHHHHHHHH KNN farking AH LIAN can. cb. farking owe her few million dollars or I kill her family meh? cb lei. okay enuff.

So Friday night, I was so tired but dear Sam wanted me to accompany her to members. So dragged myself to members and stayed for a few drinks till 2am. Saturday luckily was able to wake up for work. On the DOT!

Today Sunday... suppose to meet Mr Lim but he last minute plane me and Jan. Nonsense.

Question: Do you guys always feel tired? Even though you have sufficient sleep but you are still feeling tired? I am always feeling tired and I want to find a remedy (disclaimer: besides asking me to quit smoking).

All about Yvanna: so last night he told me he went to look at my pics again and he told me the second time of the week that he misses me. hmmm... it's only blurdee aug. How can we survive till oct? ahahaha.. But the no. of sms's are decreasing each day. He didn't call me this whole week. wait a min...Yeah i spoke to him this wk. Just hope it gradually mellows down.

Weather: Cloudy and Humid
Music: Ludacris ft Bobby Valentino - Pimpin' all over the world
Mood: Knackered

First Bank Recon Statement Balanced!

2005-08-12T21:44:00.000+08:00

I have been working at FEO for 1 week! Yippie. I managed to survive. Well basically I do not have complaints about the environment. Everyday I am always laughing cos my collegues always ask the stupidest questions and we make a joke about it. I just realised who is the manager of my department and fancy myself smsing infront of her and eating my waffles in front of her all this while!

SO let u have a glimpse of my untidy office.

This is my desk.

This is Johnson. Sitting next to me. He is one darn furnee guy.

There was once I came back from smoke break and he doesn't know that I am a smoker yet. He turned to me and said:" Hey there is someone smoking in the office. Very daring hor."

Abit blur la this pic but this girl is Alvina. She is one nice sweet girl. Always lunches with me and she also teaches me how to do my stuff.

This is Claudia, sitting behind me. Always busy with her work.

Yesterday met Cengie, Delkin and Suxin for a movie at Lido. We watched The truth about love by Jennifer Love Hewitt. Hmmmm... that show is about she marrying this guy but in the end that guy is having affairs. After she finally gave up on her hubby she fell in lurve with his best mate. very typical la. She (Jen) fakes the British accent and it sounds yuckie.

Cengie, Delkin and Suxin (left to right).

Last night Del's boy just went back States again for studies. Last year I met Del also on the day she send her boy back. Always see her with teary eyes. poor thing. We have been friends since Primary school we are still counting the years!

Today I finally balanced my stupid Bank Reconciliation Statement for Oxley Hills. Damn it. have been facing that blurdee July's bank statement for 4 days and I still cannot figure out what went wrong till finally... I've realised I typed wrong numbers. Can you imagine? If u guys have eva done accounting, u know what i mean.

So tomorrow is Saturday and I am dreading to go to work. Furthermore, management report is due on Monday and definitely tmr is OT day. But fingers cross. I still have to balance 2 statements and lotsa stuff. Don't wanna bore you guys with my work stuff.

What's going on in my life:

He is becoming more and more showy about his feelings and hmmmmm... I must admit I am quite surprised how things are working out currently. Disclaimer: We are not an item. Definitely not but just interested. We will never be an item.

I have asked him what if the next meeting is at graduation day, what will be his first reaction; he said he will first greet my Folks and congratulate me and nothing more. Just a handshake. haha... I am just waiting for that day and see our reaction if we do happen to first meet there. Unless he comes up one day earlier then prolly things will be diff.

Now I am getting used to sleeping at about 12am and every morning when I wake up, you know how I wake myself up? My mind will tell me: Yvanna Yap, do you know thousands of people out there are ready to grab ya job? If you do not wake up now, u'll be jobless. WAKE UP!

Instantly I will sit up and go for a cold shower. Then my day begins. ahahahaa... How come I never feel this way in Uni? I always can't be bothered. Never ever wake up before 10am. Just wonder how long more I can tolerate without taking an MC. hahahaa...

Weather: Cloudy, Drizzle
Music: She Wants To Move - NERD
Mood: Honey Bunny

National Dog Walk Day

2005-08-07T20:43:00.000+08:00

I think I got the name right. It's National Dog Walk day. So Janet and I have registered our dearies for it. Most of all I was aiming at the goodies bag. What to do? Typical Singaporean... Very Cheapo la me. Been days since I have last blogged. So what has happened in my life? Nothing loh. Usual stuff.

Okay so my beri beri GOOT Flen, Samantha D., got back last week. On Sunday 31st July, we had a cookout at her place. Her aunts where all there including Nat, her cuz, and Andrew, Nat's bf.

Sam and her Mum.

Sophie

Juicy on the dining table outside.

After cookout went to HV TCC for drinks. That's Nat and Sam.

That's Moi.

So nxt day was Monday, Sam had haircut at Kane's and I went to do my weekly facial at International Building. After that walked around, did a little shopping and decided to head to Indochine for drinks.

Sam at Indochine. Damn Yankies behind us.

The next day Tuesday I received a phonecall from FEO and I got accepted for the job.
Wednesday went to Migration Agent to do my PR stuff. Handed up some documents for varificaion. Supposed to go for Mambo night but was so tired. In the end went to K with Jess as she was feeling down. Reached home before 12 but was so excited about the new job couldnt get sleep.

Thursday, thanks to those who called me. Friends were worried about me as I have not worked for so long and they were asking if I can adapt to it. hahaha.. He oso did call me and asked me how did it go. Reached home that day at 7pm had dinner and knocked out till next day.

Friday... hmmm let me think.... Same work work. Met Jess for dinner at Fareast. Then went home. On the way home Janet called and said that she was at HV. Met her at TCC. Tried to tell Sam that I was so tired to go to Velvet with her but I have already promised her so .... went Velvet la. Stayed there till 3.30am. Connection Connection... hahaha.... Saw Felicia Sumargo and Stacey. 10yrs ago we always hangout together and it's really nice to see old friends again.

Saturday.... which is yesterday.. let me think.... Detox. Watched a movie with Alvin, Charlie and Chocolate Factory. Had dinner with parents and aunties at New Park Hotel. That was Sat.

So Today!!! Pics...

Miumiu and Pipi

Me and Pipi... I have realised I do not have a single pic with her!

Dogs and Owners.

Now I am damn damn tired. Suppose to be dog walk. I think it ended with Dogs bringing the Owners for a walk. Got to look after them. Pipi being such an attitude dog, didnt drink any water at all cos other dogs have drank from the dish.

I just wanna go and sleep now. I know it's only 9pm but the thought of work tomorrow, automatically tired. Anywayz... he did sms yesterday and I thought that memories of 2 weeks ago were fading away but it didn't. He keep asking me when am I heading back Perth but I still haven't told him the bad news. Mother put disclaimer: NO GOING BACK!

Anyway, I have tried not to msg him. Today he called me but don't know why I do not dare to answer the phone and after that he sms me saying that he has called and wanted to talk to me. Till now I still haven't msg him back yet. Go with the flow.

Weather: Fantastic
Music: Babyface - Wish That I Could Tell You
Mood: Tired

Beautiful Rainy Tuesday

2005-08-02T11:51:00.000+08:00

Well, the day although hasn't start much yet. But this morning, I received a phonecall from this agency and they were asking all sorts of questions. So at that point of time, I felt more confident cos I haven't heard from FEO after Thursday and I was losing hope.

Then I was looking through my Australian mails and I received a letter from the stupid Finance Company St George Bank telling me of Arrears payment. My goodness thought I have paid in full already? So when I was calling them and as usual OZzies alwys take their own sweet time and I was put on hold, I received a phonecall.

The number rather familiar so I didn't bother picking it up. I thought was the agent. So I was looking through the agents' numbers and realised it wasn't. It was fr FEO! Immediately I hungup the phonecall wif St George and got back to FEO. Then Good News!

The HR Mngr told me that my application is going through approval and shouldnt be much of a problem. She'll call me back later today and confirm with me details. So I gather more or less I've got the job? hahaha... if this is so... I am so happy!!! at least I won't feel bad spending too much on facials and haircut for the past 2weeks and also drinks. Goodness... Have been drinking every other day ever since G left Sg. Even He asked me whether have I become an alcoholic eversince he left? hahaa... I didn't even realise it.

Ok. The other good news is: Pipi is coming back today! Sam and I will be leaving for airport to pick up our darlings at the Cargo Centre at 7pm. I miss her so very very much. Will give her a hug and squeeze her later.

So much of good news. Will be heading off to the agent's office later and handover my documents. I really hope everything will run just as smoothly as I have planned. Cos this Temp job at FEO will last me through end of the year which makes it easier for me as at that time prolly my PR will be approved and I can head back to ULU PertH!.....

Weather: Rainy, Cloudy, Scary
Music: Sarah McLaclan - I Love You
Mood: Very Happy

Friends

2005-07-30T12:49:00.000+08:00

Last night attended Jessica's 21st bday at Hillview's Glendale Park.

Me and bday Girl

Jianxing and Jessica

So when was your 21st bday? I felt damn outta place when I was at the bday party. Practically hang out by the pool that night. But the food was good that night. Then Jan called and asked if I wanted to go for coffee session. And also Andeline called and asked if I wanted to join her at Wala Wala. So since Jan and I have no place in mind so we went over to Wala.

My 2 very good good friends. They have been through shite with me and were always there for me when I needed them most.

During our drinking session, Jan told me some stuff which made me contemplating whether I should go for the fishing trip today. So decision: NO SHOW.

Question: How truthful are you to your friend? Do you answer questions truthfully? Are U sincere to your friends and do you make other surrounding people hurt?

Well I msg him the reason but I guess he didn't understand what I really meant. The main reasons which made me not want to go due are:

1. I hate to be the last to know some stuff.
2. I thought of others whether it will be fair and will other party/ parties be unhappy?
3. Of cos nothing will happen but that's besides the point.It's how YOU feel about yourself. Are U truthful to yourself?

To me. I treat friends and close friends all the same. I always tell them how I feel and I never ever hide my emotions. Yes sometimes you do have your own privacy and I respect that. I just do not like my friends to be hiding stuff from me, in another words, not being truthful and frank. If this is so, what's the point of calling yourself MY Friend?

Weather: Rain rain rain
Music: Velvet Divorce - Sneaker Pimps
Mood: Like the weather

Good Old Times with Old Friend

2005-07-29T18:34:00.000+08:00

Last night met up with Bernard and we went to HarbourFront for some wine. Not a bad place. Was surprised how WTC has transformed into. It's always nice to meet long-time friends and we laughed about the past. I have known him when I was 16+. That was how long ago I first met him.

Did sms him couple of times and he slept at about 11pm. Early ley. After HarborFront we headed to this TYPICAL SINGAPOREAN PUB called TCSS (Talk Cock Sing Song). Hahahaaaa.... But I got to admit that it's either the age catching up or my drinking skills sux big time now cos I was yawning away when it was 12am. I think its wine cos it always makes me sleepy.

Knocked out before 1am. This morning greeted by an sms telling me that he has went to bed and sorry that he couldn't ans my fonecall last night. Then I thought to myself, what a silly thing to do. So I made a pact with myself that I shouldn't contact him in anyway today. Weekends I will be over at Indo so doesn't matter cos I am unreachable. At least I have some time apart and let me think things through thoroughly.

So what have I done today? Met up with another old friend of mine. Gladys. She is currently studying at Sydney doing her Masters. I have known her since Primary school and we went to same Sec Sch together. So go and count yourself.

Us bitching away like never before.

She has certainly grown up alot.

I still remember us as being "enemies" in secondary school. I think we both craved for the same attention that makes us become loggerheads. But that was the past. We still are good friends after all.

After coffee at Wheelock Place, went to Substance and each of us got a pair of wedges for just $30. Darn BLURDEE CHEAP!

Then went to get Jessica's birthday present. It's her 21st bday today (yes, she is young.) So tonight is just a slow and quiet night then need to come home early cos tmr going to Tg Pinang at stupid time like 8am got to reach the blurdee jetty at Tanah Merah. *faint*

Laterz~

Weather: HOT
Music: Peacefulness
Mood: Tired

P.S: Oh yes and 1 thing. Never EVER layer in SG. It's farking crazy. Look at what I was wearing. It was a mistake.

Interview at FEO

2005-07-28T14:53:00.000+08:00

Today woke up super early at 8am. Last night still had that irritable cough and I had a splitting headache. Went to Bugis to meet Pearl last night for coffee and dinner. Tot I would give Starbucks another go (cos I dislike Starbucks) and indeed right after the coffee on my way home, I had this splitting headache on the bus and I simply cannot imagine how did I make my way home.

Got home I straightaway knocked out til 12am. Then took medicine and slept all the way thru till this morning. Woke up and was quite nervous about the interview. As I was going out of the door, I received an sms. He remembered that I have an interview and the msg goes: Good Luck - I'm with you all the way.

It did boost my confidence, thanks :D. So waited to meet the HR Mngr of FEO for 30mins. She led me into the interview room and I thought it was just gonna be me and her. (FYI: The job application is to replace some gal who is on maternity leave). I was surprised when she told me that Accounts Department are going to interview me too. So altogether in that small room, 3 Accounts Staff and 1 HR staff. Goodness... The job is going to last for only 3months. I can imagine if I was applying for some Perm Job. Will I get to see the Director too? hahahahaaa.....

Everything went smoothly. And they will inform me next week if I get selected. *fingers cross* I walked around Far East Plaza and find that the shops are selling similar stuff and its just not worth the price. But I saw a pair of shoes selling at Witchery too. It's the weaved pointies. Its only $30 compared to Witchery which is selling that pair for $129 AUD.

Bought some storybooks to accompany me through the trip to Indo this weekend and had my daily dosage of caffaine at Wheelock Place and reading the ever funny Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series.

Weather: Sunny and Windy
Music: 92.9fm (live radio)
Mood: Not too bad

Just a phonecall away

2005-07-27T16:11:00.000+08:00

Replied to my email and he was blabbering about Phillip Reece's lecture. The first lecture of Sem2. It was hilarious when he described that Phil's treating the students as if they were high school kids. If any Murdoch friends of mine reading, remember the YP (Your Problem) and YS (Your Solution) lectures? And that Donald Duck tie he wears and he always says that whenever he wears that tie, means that everybody is in trouble? And he said he was utterly embarrassed with P's lecturing style, seems as though he was back in school not uni.

Then I replied the email and I made the silliest mistake by signing off as Na. He replied by Na what the??????? I was so so so so so forgetful. I should simply signed off as Y or something. what the hell was I thinking of? But the last part of the email seems promising. He said he will call me during wkends post uni.

So after bath, got a call from Far East Org. I am up for an interview tomorrow morning 10am. I sure darn am looking forward to the interview. Rather than the stupid interview as an insurance agent.

Then I called the Migration Agent and they told me that I will be accessed as an Offshore candidate. DAMN IT! Now that just added one more reason why I should return to Perth now.

Upon hanging up with the agent, my phone rang. It was private phonecall so I picked up. Then that familiar voice says:" Hey Yvanna, it's me G." And I thought he was going to call me during wkends. He was just about to go for lecture C362 (that unit that I first saw him). It just made my day shine brightly. Conversation was totally unbelievable. Spoke for 10mins then he needed to go for lect. Just got an email from him and he wished me good luck once again for the interview tmr. It's a deal that I will be heading back Perth in SEPT! BYEBYE SG! hahahahhahaaaa.....

Weather: Blue skies
Music: Simple Plan
Mood: Cloud 9

K to the MAX

2005-07-27T05:07:00.000+08:00

Today went for interview at AIA Tampines. Did a profile test and he will call me tmr to cfm if I qualify to be an agent. But I am not really that interested being an agent. After interview headed down to Orchard to return some stuff to the facial place. Took a bus home and stopped by at Coffee Club Holland Village. Had my daily dose of caffaine (cappucino) and read my fav book.

Had dinner at Grandma's. Yummicilious. I just simply love her home cooked food. Spoke to uncle and auntie and they gave me some advices as to I should send my resume direct to the Big 4s. He messaged me tonight. He said: Hi I am doing my nightly walk along the beach at Cottesloe (that's where he is staying). Wish you were here to see it. Hope that you are ok and happy.

I felt that something was wrong with this sms so I msg back asking him wassup. After which he told me that he will be sending me an email later at night. I was quite shock abt the contents. He quarrelled with his wife and it was a major fight. I wish I was there at the beach to hear his troubles. He sounded unhappy. All I want is him being happy. Well I replied to his email telling him that I do want him to be happy and that he should understand where his wife is coming from and do give her another chance. Just have to wait for his reply tmr.

Got home at 11.30pm from Grandma's. Alvin msg and asked me out for a drink. Came to pick me up ended went to K. Sang till now. 5am! hahahahahaa concert lei. Yesterday K 4hrs with Cen. today K 4hrs with Al. Goodness..... I am so drunk and tired. Nid to get some slp oreadi. :D

Weather: Cloudy Rainy
Music: Kelly Clarkson - The trouble with Love Is
Mood: Wish I could be there for you

Things always happen when least expected

2005-07-25T23:52:00.000+08:00

Couldn't sleep last night was still trying to figure the last part of sms which states: "PS call in am guess u musta been in church". Then at last, I figured out that am is Morning. So I scrolled my missed call list and I checked the number on yellowpages, it was indeed from Grand Plaza.

Today wake up still pissed with myself. Went for facial and met Andeline who again was late again for an hour. Cos I have known her for donkey years, I was smart enough to bring a book with me. Had coffee at McCafe Scotts. The place is great for a chat with your friends. They have individual sections so in a way, you do get your own "space".

630pm met Cengie at Takashimaya. It was pouring and Cen was trapped at Mandarin Hotel. I told her that I will go buy an umbrella so I can shelter her across. And after buying the umbrella, the rain miraculously stopped. hahahaaa... Bummer. so I spent 10bucks on that stupid thing and did not make use of it after that. I wish I was in Australia cos there is the return policy. hahaaa...

Had dinner at Taka then headed to Party World and K for 4hrs. Now darn tired. So at about 11pm.... I received an sms. I thought was Pearl but it wasn't. He messaged me to tell me that he is back in Perth and stuff like that and that he has also sent me an email. Said that he will be heading to Spore soon. But I guess with his tight schedule for Sem 2, doubt he can even spare anytime except for the 2weeks break. Aiyah not my problem la.... Okie cannot think about it. It is so wrong. Just too blurdee wrong.

Weather: Rainy, Cloudy, Humid
Music: Spin Spin Sugar - Sneaker Pimps
Mood: Restless

Stout Night

2005-07-24T23:53:00.000+08:00

Today when I woke up from my beautiful "dream", I still kinda miss last night. Just thought about the conversations and being frank with each other. Well anyway I have already stated that it was a dream. So life still goes on.

Did message him at 5pm wishing him well and other stuff. The day went on like a breeze. Had dinner with parents at Tiong Bahru foodcourt then Alvin messaged me and asked me if I was interested for a drink. Met him at 930pm and we went to Dempsay Road for wine but the place was closing at 10.45pm. The hillarious part was:

Waitress: We close at 11pm but we will be chasing customers away at 10.45pm.

Alvin: It's okay then. We will just leave. Till I have the mood to be chased by you then I will come back again.

How in the world will a waitress say that to a customer? Chase? Goodness. She should just say that they will starting packing up when its 10.45pm and they will close at 11pm. HAhahahaa.. but that place serves cheap wine and the ambience is not bad. So I will definitely visit that place again at an earlier time.

We headed off to Alley Bar. Nice place. Not sure if I have been there with the Pink Flamingo guys previously but just got a feeling that I have been there before. Full-on Angmoh can that place. ahhaaa.. I know I abit turtle la. But I don't mind hanging out there in future. Or if he comes again next month, prolly will bring him there.

Weather: Cooling but Humid (what's new)
Music: Almost Over You - Lila McCann
Mood: Mellowing down

Magical Night

2005-07-24T12:48:00.000+08:00

After my haircut with Kane yesterday 24.7.05 Saturday, I took a cab straight home to change. As usual, I can't think straight under pressure. I cannot decide what I should wear. Meantime I also checked where is the hotel he was staying at. After which, took a cab to Coleman St. My GOODNESS. The Military were reharsing the NDP. Just waiting for the blurdee tanks to pass first, my taxi fare increased by $2.00.

Trying to focus on the Tanks. This is River Valley Road.

Another Tank. Can you imagine the major traffic jam that it has caused? Not more of the private cars, but I feel for the people taking a taxi passing through that area (eg. Me)

Last Tank to pass. :)

After all tanks passed, taxi driver stopped at some place and asked me to walk over to the hotel. I got off, walk as fast as possible in my heels. Blurdee toes were killing me. Not to mention, the weather, I was feeling sticky by the end I reached the hotel.

So finally I saw HIM! Got greeted by pecks on cheeks. :D haahhahahahaa..... I felt bad as I told him that I would be done by 6-ish and he waited at the hotel lobby till 730pm. We went over to Funan Centre, I think, for coffee at Coffee Beans. Bumped into my Uncle and his whole family. After coffee it was almost 8.30pm, we headed to Raffles City to have dinner at this small Japanese foodplace.

After dinner, I got led into Raffles Plaza's poolside. It was amazing. We hang around the pool and had our first beers. He introduced me to some of the workers at poolside as he always stays there and we did chat for awhile.

I thought we could stay there forever. But at about 10.30pm, the poolside manager said: Sorry we are closing. Bummer.

We went to CHIJMES and took a stroll, decided nothing suited us and he asked for suggestions where to bring him. Just at that moment, I received Simon's msg that he was going Velvet. I did kinda plan with Simon in the arvo cos' I do not know what place would be good to bring him.

I told him that we should go Velvet and he was cool about it. He wanted to freshen up. So headed back to his hotel.

Looks quite small compared to Raffles Plaza. But the price is not really cheap. $175+++. Raffles Plaza was $280+++

He took out two shirts and asked me to decide what he should wear. I thought he isn't much of a fashion person. His shirt brands are Marc and Ben Sherman. His jeans were Diesel. For a man of his age, I got to admit that he is quite QUITE knowledgable of his fashion.

Reached Velvet at 12.15am. Met up with Simon and his friend. Hanged out at the bar till 330am. It was amazing. The whole night we just talked and talked about anything under the sky. His personal life, his work life, his views of certain issues. He listen to my problems, encouraging me every time I feel low.

Had couple of drinks. He was still feeling energetic. Went back to his hotel and he made me a cup of tea. You won't believe it. We lie in bed and talked till 6am. Then I decided to leave cos' he lunch meeting with his colleagues and he is such a light sleeper. So I said my goodbye (donno when will I see him again). But he will be back in Sg for the graduation. :D So prolly will get to see him in Oct.

Weather: Rainy n Cloudy
Music: After All - Peter Cetera and Cher
Mood: Dreamy

Meeting at Orchard

2005-07-23T13:29:00.000+08:00

Yes, my first trip down to Orchard. It was a Friday yesterday. Met up with Lona, Peiling and Deb. They are all leaving this Sunday back to Perth. Don't know when will I see them again. Apparently Jon (Pei's bf) will be going over to Perth in 2006 to study and Peiling is deciding to get her PR. So most probably I will see them back then.

We met up at Coffee Club at Wisma.

Nona and Me.

Taitai feeling sick. Keep sneezing. The flu bug is attacking everyone.

Taitai and Nona

Me and Peiling. I look damn giant hor? hahahaa....

Didn't manage to take a pic wif Deb. Brought camera out but never take pic wif her. ahhaa... Slip of mind. After that we girls did a little shopping at Mng and Ninewest. At about 7pm we all said our goodbyes and I went to Paragon to meet Cheryl for tea. I saw my long-time friend, Adrian, when I was having tea with Cheryl. Boy, he looks damn different loh. hahaaa..

Didn't join Cheryl for dinner. Wanted to take a bus home but by the time I walked to the bus-stop behind Taka, the bus-stop isn't there anymore. So I have to walk all the way to Wisma. By the time I reached the bus-stop, I was perspiring and I felt darn tired. Think is the air in Sg or what, I always feel tired easily.

At 11pm, went to have supper with parents at Maxwell market then headed back home. Suppose to meet Gabriel cos he went Wala. But sick bird la, cannot meet.

So today, I woke up by a telephone call and the number started with +614XXXXXXXXXX

YIPPIE!!! He called! He is going to meet me today for dinner and some drinks. Will double confirm with him the time after my haircut appt with Kane. The meeting with the girls at CHIJMES has been cancelled. *Bummer*. Alrite will update later abt the dinner :D

Weather: Rainy
Music: Nothing
Mood: Excited

Last Weekend in Perth

2005-07-21T11:52:00.000+08:00

On 16th July was my hsemate's, Matthew, birthday. Celebrated at The Sebel Restuarant.

Birthday boy with girlfriend (Wife-to-be) Rachel.

Friends who attended his birthday dinner.

The boys talking about some game stuff.

Candid shot of Sam!

Me and my White Wine.

Dinner is Served!

Birthday Cake for Matt.

17.07.05 Sunday I went to church, St Mary's Cathedral in the city, for the last time. I really love this church. Been going there for more than one year and the services are always without fail very inspiring and really strengthen my faith. I simply can't bear to say goodbye.

The doors are really ancient huh.

That's where the choir sings.

The Alter

18.07.05 Monday. Had the 2nd last night's dinner at The Moon.

Jay and my hsemate.

Residents of 22/55 Wellington Street.

Best Mate!

Strike a pose.

Kyan and Me.

Us Playing UNO. I was the Ultimate Loser. Sad. hahahaa... After Uno, we played "Heart Attack". We were kinda noisy and the people at The Moon looked at us whenever we shout HEART ATTACK... Sam as usual will just scream whenever waiting for someone to smack the hands.

Remains of the Mudcake

Jay as usual lending a helping hand.

This is how dimly lit the place is.

The clock that goes anti-clockwise.

Pathway that leads to the outside of The Moon where we usually sit as they allow indoor smoking.

Vintage Harley right on top of the entrance door.

Well.... I would like to thank my hsemate for taking care of me all these months and also listening to my endless nonsense and complains. Oso would like to thank Mike who always accompany me to K. Listening to the horrific voice that I've got and our dreams to join the "song" bros for singing lessons. Sam who always listening to my complaints. Those late-night kopi sessions I am definitely gonna miss them. Jay for helping out. AIYAH I MISS PERTH. I am suffering from withdrawl symptom now can.

Weather: SUX. HUMID AND SUX SUX SUX
Music: Sneaker Pimps - Velvet Divorce
Mood: Withdrawl Symptom

What A Day

2005-07-15T01:01:00.000+08:00

Well been sick for the past few days compliments of xxxx. I hate the feeling of the irritable throat and flu. I rather get a paper cut. So today met Mike and Sam and Jay for lunch at Spencer Village after which we went to Thornlie to shop at Jeanswest's warehouse. Cheap cheap.. but I think it's not as cheap as it first started. But then again, that is one of our (Sam n Me) bargain places.

Then I emailed this guy I bought the vacuum bags from, he told me that he sent it with regular post. How stupid can one be sometimes I really wonder. Before purchasing the bags, I have told him the urgency that I really needed the bags before Sunday as I was leaving on Tuesday. I told him to send me in express post and I will pay the difference. So somewhere between the emails and the purchase, I guess he just missed out the IMPORTANCE of me needing it by MONDAY. So what is the point of the bags being sent to my Perth address when I am in Singapore? Gosh....

Actually today wanted to blog reason being, my mother called me and told me one bad news.

My Singapore dog Fifi, has passed away on Sunday. I wasn't so taken aback by it as I have noticed a huge lump on her tummy the previous time I was back. What I mean by big is the size of an average person's palm and it was sagging down. She was practically dragging it whenever she is moving around. I suspect that it was cancerous. Oh wellz, folks seldom bring her to the vet anyway.

I just pray to God that Fifi will be well-taken care of and finally she is free from any pain she was suffering when she was still living. Can't imagine how my mother is taking it now. She told me that when she heard Fifi whine, she rushed her to the hospital and her eyes were still open. On the way to the hospital, I guess she just gave up. Mum told me she just closed her eyes and her heart stopped beating. Haizz...

Too much happening today.

Weather: Rain
Music: Carrie Underwood - Inside your heaven
Mood: Sad :(

9th July The day when reality sets in

2005-07-09T16:05:00.000+08:00

This morning or rather afternoon, dear ms Bournaparte called ms Yap at 12pm while ms Yap was still in her dreamland.

ms B: " EH RESULTS OUT ALREADY!"

ms Y: " Huh? (still blur) Isit? Okay I go check now!"

Straight away woke up, click onto Murdoch's hmpge -> My Info -> Logged in -> View Results.

I was so scared, afraid that I will have to stay back another sem. The next thing that came to my mind was use Winamp to block the results. So I slowly viewed. I PASSED! hahahaaa... 55% JUST PASSED! What the heck, pass can already la. Still go and hope for HD meh? That is what I got for Company Law, for the Politics unit, damn, I got only 50% (seriously just pass!).

The following event just happened like a flash. Some interested car buyer called and said that she is coming over to take a look @ the car. The next 30mins was like a dream. She paid in cash for the car. When I was clearing my car, I kinda miss it already. I haven't even take a pic of it. So yes, now I feel lost. I do not know what to do now. No car, graduated. Just waiting for 20th July to come so that I can go back for good.

Gosh. 5years in Perth. And now I am going to miss my life in Perth so very much. The colors of Perth, the culture and my way of life most importantly. Oh wellz, everything happens for a reason.

Weather: Sunny but cooling
Music: Suan Ni Hen - Jordan Chan
Mood: Lost

Farewell BBQ at Sam's

2005-07-08T19:11:00.000+08:00

On 6th July, Sam and Mike decided to host a farewell bbq at their "farmstay" house at Canning Vale. Then everybody brought their dogs along. Apparently it was also going to be Muffin's bday, so also a celebration for her la. Sam made this raspberry drink. She has soaked the raspberry in Vodka for 2 hours and mixed them with fruitpunch. The drink was fantastic. Not a single hint of Vodka! If only she has soaked it overnight, then it would be a stronger drink.

Mike bbq-ing and the guys

Sam trying to gather all the dogs together.

She threw the treat see which dog will get it first. Scoobie as usual fastest.

Enjoying another winter arvo.

Yih Sian came too! He told me that it was his birthday that day and I didn't believe him at all. I still say that he was always bullshitting. BUT it was in fact his birthday! I FElt bad after finding out the next day. Anywayz managed to take a pic of him without him noticing. COs he hates to take pics. ahhahhaha..

Pipi playing on the lawn. She knocked out man that day on the way home. She slept throught the journey back home and when she reached home, total knocked out flat. hahaaa...

Now update abit 8th July 2005

I know I should update everyday, but just tired la. More like lazy hahaa...

Well I sat facing my laptop and decided to take pics of the stuff I bought this month. I didnt take pics of clothes but I took pics of shoes. So here it is,

Nine West 2nd July - 70AUD. Original $149. Cos Nine West having Sale 50% off.

Witchery 25th June - $49.95 (Web-buy) cos W.A sold out. Original $149.95

Witchery 7th July - $49.95. Original $149.95. Luckily bought it this week. Cos last week it was still $79.95. When I saw that reduction, straightaway buy. Not thinking twice. Cos was contemplating whether to buy this for work.

Nu 7th July - $89. Original $169. Very comfy shoes. Feels like Camper. But the cheaper alternative!

Yah so I bought 4 pairs of shoes in less than 1 mth.

As I am updating this blog, I realised that its blurdee 8th JULY! I AM GOING BACK TO SINGAPORE NXT WK!

Shite! And anywayz, wanna say this company from Sg has emailed me to go for an interview. I was pretty thrilled at first. But when she stated the working hours and the pay... I am seriously having second thoughts of going back Sg.

Working Hrs : 8.30-6pm
Wages : $6/hr

It is a PT job as I will be covering some girl who is on maternity leave. And after calulating that, I will be earning less than 1.5k per mth and take home will be unimaginable. Whereas here OZ, waitress are being paid like $10/hr AUD!
Results will be out in 2 days' time. Prolly fail? Then have to stay back. hahahahaa...... just in denial. The thought of going back somehow hits me right now. :(

Okay happy news, yesterday I was having coffee with hsemate and Jay, so I was asking if I do need a reference from my lecturer. So I think to myself.... hmmmm.... seems like no lecturers are close to me. I seldom chat with them anywayz. The only one I can think of is Him. He is my lecturer for my Ecommerce Unit. He always frequents Sg as he has some biz going on in Sg and Indo i think. He is really farnee guy. Swears during lessons. Very straightforward. I was suppose to meet him last year Nov but he forgot to jot down my number so I missed him on his previous visit to Sg. Anywayz he told me that he was blurdee drunk and had to crawl back to his hotel at Mhd Sultan. Mind you, he is in his early forties and has a son. But he definitely not acting like one of his age. Still like a small boy.
So the main point is, after mentioning about him last night, I got home to check my mail and he has EMAILED ME! hhahahahaa... Asking me how I was and whether I will be in Sg by 22nd July. I was so thrilled! Well, I am darn sure I will be back by then. So I can meet him. He did listen to my problems and troubles last year as he noticed that I wasn't really paying attention in class. Okie la abit long already this post.

Weather: Cold as usual
Music: Craig Armstrong - This Love
Mood: Thrilled, Confuse, In denial

4th July Independence Day

2005-07-04T18:59:00.000+08:00

Today is 4th July. I just remembered think was last week I watched War of the Worlds. Not bad lah the show.

Verdict from Sam: Don't worry about Singapore. Aliens and Natural Disaster (The day after Tomorrow) they only like to attack USA especially, NEW YORK!

hahahahaa... so i gather we must be pretty safe in Singapore and AUstralia.

What I did today? Finally I manage to wake up before the Post Office is close. So went to post off stuff for the buyers. Then shop around at Garden City. Wanted to return this pair of thongs I bought from Witchery. The stupid manager got me those AH MAH kind not hipster definitely. Then i wanted to exchange for a hipster one. They say no exchange on sale items and definitely not undies. Am I suppose to wear Ah Mah undies? goodness... there goes my $$ again. Darn angry... somemore is the manager choose for me one okie! Told her I wanted hipsters. She dat day PMS ah. CFM!

Went Sportsgirl. THey are having additional 30% discount on all reduced items. Wah I just love this kinda sale. So got myself 2 charm bracelets and one pair of earrings and one top for just $38! Cheap cheap. hahahahaa... Tempted to get a pair of gold bronze heels from Witchery. Cos that day I bought my Ninewest shoes, its abit tight. Then after the Witchery incident, I went to read the stupid docket. Exchange only allowed if shoes are UNWORN. there goes my chance of returning. Somemore go back Singapore feet surely expand. STUPID YVANNA YAP!

2weeks time I am back to a country with no 4 seaons. Summer all year round.

Weather: Cloudy and some Rain
Music: Ayumi Hamasaki - Replace
Mood: Angry with Witchery

Thank you Cheryl

2005-07-04T05:11:00.000+08:00

Update update time. Yes, once again Cheryl is back in Perth! hahahaa... This time round her flight schedule is so much better than previous times. She touched down at 7am and her return flight is almost 24hours later. So more or less we got the whole day to ourselves.

First manage to wake up at last at 2pm! ahhaaa horrible la. So rush down to Sheraton to pick her up then did last minute shopping. She is really lucky, this week is the last week for the Stock-take sale for most retail shops. Lunch was at Jaws (Japanese Sushi Bar). My first try with those green peas. Not bad.. quite Yummilicious actually :)

So first stop, we went into Buss and got ourselves some tops. Then next stop... WITCHERY! I think she likes accessories. Spent if I am not wrong about 90AUD on 3 pairs of earrings! hahahaaa.. but got to admit those were damn nice earrings. Cannot get it at anywhere else i presume. Next stop, NINEWEST... 50% discount on all items. The shop assistants even closed the doors to prevent more shoppers from going in. I bought myself a pair of shoes AGAIN and Cheryl got herself a pair of working shoes. (hope she will get her job and make good use of that pair of shoes!)

Wanted to shop more but its 5p.m and as usual all shops are closed. Damn Ozzies... lazy bumbum... Next off to the wonderful rich side of East Perth for coffee and photo taking.

Me at the Jetty

Cheryl ask me look somewhere else lah

Another candid shot taken by Cheryl

This is Cheryl!

Okie enuff of that coffee place already. After kopi session, headed back home to pack up. She brought with her a luggage! Really huge baggage. I think the bag weighed about 30kg with my stuff. Really many thanks to her. Cheryl even offered to bring it to my Sg house which she did today la. I am so touched! hahahaaa...

So dinner was actually at Antico, but stupid got place loh. FULLY BOOKED OKAY! So decided next place Vivace. I had pasta, she had swordfish and our entree was Mussels. Since we were not having red meat, we had white wine.

That is one damn big plate for entree loh. But was Yummy. It is cooked with some cream sauce. Had abit too much wine already.

Confirm abit high liao. Look @ me. hahaaa Red as lobster again. What's new huh?

Our first bottle of wine! Oyster Bay from NZ 2004. Not bad!

Cheryl really has quite a knowledge with wine and dine. hahaa.. so I told her the next time I go back Singapore, we must wear our nice clothings and go wine and dine. If not buy nice clothings and not make good use of them also wasted. EH Sam, if u read ah, we must really wear those nice clothings okay! ahhahaaa Lets go together!

After dinner, sent her back to hotel, went straight home and knock out.

So this is 2nd of July for moi. 3rd July which is today... stay @ home whole day la. Same old same old. Ebay awhile and sell some more stuff. Download songs. Finish the series of Mukodono again. Nagase Toyoma is HOT! hahahahaa... Slp liao la ....

Music: Ayumi Hamasaki - Step You (NEW! Not bad)
Mood: Mixed feelings. Cant wait to go back Sg yet I miss Perth so much already. haha

Cheryl's Stopover at Perth

2005-05-23T16:50:00.000+08:00

Yesterday Cheryl had a flight to Perth. We met up for really speed shopping for 30mins before the shops close. She manage to buy a butter plate or whateva u call that for her friend. Then while shopping we manage to do some catching up and was rather shocked to receive the news about her n her bf. Well, sometimes things just do happen and nobody can expect. For dinner we went to Trah Vinh then we had coffee and mudcake at my favourite cafe The Moon!

Very nice lamps! hahahaa... The Moon's theme is actually retro vintage. The seats are like donkey years ago like those granny seats. But got to admit there are really comfy. During those cold winter nights, the place is heated and they allow indoor smoking! Prolly that's the reason why I frequent that place so often. hahaaa...

That's Cheryl!

After coffee, brought her to Millpoint to take some night pics.

Night mode vs Normal mode

Bridge of Fway South (Mitchell Fway) and Fway North (Kwinana Fway)

Okay so today thanks again to Gaybird, who gave me morning call. Met Cheryl for breakkie at Harbour Town's Coffee and Tea Company.

Yum Yum!!!

Then again speed shopping. She manage to get a top and a pair of shoes! hahaaa... After shopping, sent her back to hotel as it was going to be call time. After that I brought Pipi to the vet. Her infection was pretty bad. Both sides of mouth. She had an injection to prevent the wound from itching and vet prescribed some antibiotics. The fee = $100. Haizzz very expensive dog.

Well this trip, Cheryl has gave me some advices which really made me think twice about lotsa stuff. She asked me whether for certain matters if I feel that there is any possibility for it to happen and I simply cannot answer her. The conclusion for both of us: Give ourselves this time to realise what we want and spend this time to understand others and ourselves better. She always gives sound advices. =)

Weather: Cloudy, chilly
Mood: Not too bad (numb by the swayness)
Music: Wo De Ai (SYZ)

Swayness of Sem 1 2005

2005-05-23T00:04:00.000+08:00

How to start neH? Well first of all, previous post of Sydney trip I have already experienced some unhappy moments. After which, Pipi was having some bladder infection. After which I feel that too much partying on weekends and some one weekdays have caused some friends to be unhappy. So I have started to reflect and think that I should always put myself in other people's shoes before deciding on anything. Then there is Tim's last party of this semester. I lost my keypouch. It was a gift from Ed for my 17th bday present. So I am pretty much upset by this. Furthermore there is only one letterbox key. That means more $$$$ to be spent on the locksmith and getting a new key. At that party too, I realised that my eyesight is quite blurry. I cannot focus on something that has light shining on. Then I thought I had too much martinis? Cannot be what, I was very awake. Went to the optometrist few days later, my eyesight is still perfect but my eyes are very very dry. So every now and then, I have to drip those artifical eye drops.

Opt ask: do you do alot of computer work?

Me: Yeah, pretty much cos I am still a student.

Opt: You must remember to blink your eyes more often.

Me: (in my heart) Damn eBay.

So now every now and then I always blink my eyes. Its getting better now. Really scare the S*#@ out of me.

To add onto my swayness, Fifi recently have an infection on both sides of her mouth. Where the upper lip join to the lower lip, the mouth is so swollen and has pus and blood. Tmr I will be bringing her to the vet once again. It's all these unexpected happenings that really make me wonder, what the hell have I done to deserve all these?

My friend from Spore, Cheryl, is here! We just went to Viet to have our dinner followed by The Moon! After that I brought her to Millpoint to have some nightpics taken. Just did some catching up and definitely I will be looking forward to go back to Singapore to be around with all my close friends.

Just 4 weeks to exam. Must buck up already la. But don't know why no motivation yet. hahaa... PLAIN LAZINESS!

Weather: cold, rain
Mood: wake up your bloody idea
Music: Tian Kong (Jolin)

Sammie's Birthday

2005-05-05T03:48:00.000+08:00

On 30th April was Sam's bday! We had dinner at Hogs Breath then headed to Base for some drinks. We had few Illusion and one glass of Long Island Tea. It is not as strong as Singapore's. The people who went are Mike and Sam, Matt and Rachael. As usual, extra one out. hahahaha.. No choice, I very thick skin one what. What to do rite?

My natural prime steak at Hogs Breath! YUmmie!

Birthday girl with her beloved boyfriend!

At last for once Sam manage to finish her food! Congrats!!!

Sam n I drinking Illusion at Base.

More Illusion. Going on strong still! Rachael, Sam and Me.

Base.

Few weeks ago, we went to this Mexican Restaurant at Fremantle. The steak was really overflowing the hot plate. The dinner met up wif Alex, Jeffery (both Hong Kongers from Murdoch College), Wen, Meimei, Deb, Peiling and Nona. Sam and Mike joined us too.

Sam, Me and Nona

That's Meimei, Wen, Alex and Jeffery.

Photo taken with my Wellington Street neighbours.

I know the pic looks quite yucky. Again eat halfway realised haven't take pic yet. This is the t-bone steak. Costs $21. Quite worth it.

The ribs that Sam ordered looks so meaty. Knowing that Sam isn't that meat kinda person, as usual, Mike had to help me finish up. Then after tat, we headed to K, then Jessica (Peiling's Cuz) joined us later.

Then I had my two week's break, Sydney boy Gabriel came over to Perth and visited for 4days 3nights. Went to Bar Open on the night he touched down. hahahaa.. Drink drink drink.

Well, now is already Week 9 of study week. I am left with only one and half month to go before I am done with University life (fingers cross). Today Peiling had a piece of good news to tell the whole world. That Jon is coming to Perth in 3 days' time! Congrats Peiling. Don't worry abt unnecessary stuff la. He loves u! hahahaa... Good luck girl!

Pipi is Sick....

2005-04-21T22:54:00.000+08:00

My Poor Pip Pip urinated blood.... That happened at 4pm but I thought probably wait till she pee again if it does happen again. And she did! I rushed her to the vet at 7pm. Vet injected her wif antibiotics and gave her some medicine too. When she came home, she pee-ed more blood. Haizzz... The vet did say that prolly would be bladder infection. If it gets any worse, I have to bring her back in on Saturday together with urine sample. I am so worried now.... what will happen to Ah Dog?

2nd day of holis

2005-04-12T20:05:00.000+08:00

Today is Tuesday 12th April. Second day of holis and I am damn freaking bored. On Sunday, Sam and I went to Belmont's flea market to sell our garang. As we will be leaving Aust for good so we are clearing off those unwanted stuff. It's surprising that people at Belmont really love to bargain. For one item that I sold, I only ask for 2 bucks and she wanted 1 buck? then after that she just wanted 1.50$. just 50cents alot meh? craziness.

After market, we wanted to have some food then we decided to go to Manise but it was closed. Walked further down the road as we wanted to go Sparrows for lunch, also closed. Aiyah decided go Viet la. So after lunch, we went to Subway cos Sam saw at the forum tat it was having this great sale. Went there, close also. Wtf?! everywhere is closed! hahahaaa..

Dinner time... wanted to intro to them Saba Kopitiam at Bentley Motel. Went there, the owners and family of restaurant having their dinner and they said they were close for the day! OKIE so much of having one day full of CLOSED signs on ur face.

Monday.... Sam n I still determined to go Subway at Kings Street. Woke up at 12pm and went there. Told us that the sale will be at another sub-let place few blocks away and its open on Thursday. Then went to Zomp. Sam bought one pair of shoes. I bought another pair later at Soul Outlet. I just realised something... I bought 6 pairs of shoes in 1 month! hahahaa... Think i really go kuku oreadi. Sydney trip I bought 3 pairs. So makes it 9 pairs in 2 months. Think I nid to go and see a therapist or what.

At night... To avoid any disappointment, Ms Bournaparte called Saba Kopitiam and they are open till 10pm. Alrite, Finally!!!! Just wanted to have some home cooked "CAI PERNG" (hokkien).

It's surprising what you can do under the influence of alcohol. In the middle of the night at 2am, after drinking my usual drinks, I got really sick of the arrangement of furniture in my room. I decided to do a revamp!I have moved the usual spot of my table towards the corner of the room. So now I sit on my bed rather than on my chair. One thing was because my table is lower than usual writing table and I get this backache if I sit too long on my chair. Another advantage is: If i am feeling tired, I simply just lie down and do some napping. hahahaa...

Now the table is next to my window and my speakers now next to the windows. Not sure if neighbors will complain for the noise as I always play my music loud hahahaa... wait till they complain la. I quite like this spot, can breathe in fresh air cos I smoke in my room. Terrible terrible.

So finally finished everything at 3.30am. TIRED! SERIOUS! I nearly moved my bed but the ensemble was simply KAN TANG! cannot move la. so give up.

Tuesday.... boring, went to return the dvds and rented more. Just got so much time in your hands, seriously, I do not know what to do. Some friends from other universities aren't having their midsem break and they are busy with their work. Arghhhhhh...

Time really pass by damn fast. Think about it, I am left with 13weeks in Perth, Australia. Beginning to miss my life here already. Do not dare to think about my life back in Singapore. It's all going to be damn different.

Mid-semester break of 2 weeks...

2005-04-10T13:20:00.000+08:00

Yes I have survived 7 weeks of school and now we are having our mid-sem's break. Anywayz was thinking it doesn't really make a difference does it: if my school days are like Tuesday and Friday only. HAhahhaa.. Well where should I start???

On 30th March, my friend Gabriel aka Lame Meng hahaa and his friends had this road trip thingy to Melbourne. At 4.10pm after driving almost 7 hours and getting lost, he messaged me to tell me that he saw a wild camel for the first time in Australia! Wasn't sure if camel travel in groups anot. but I always think that there are wild kangaroos but not camels!

Sam's friend Xinyi also known as Lydia had to go back to Singapore as her visa is expiring soon. She came to Perth for full 6 months to accompany her boyfriend! hahaa so sweet huh...

We had dinner at Tsunami (jap fusion) Restaurant. The food was good and we had this good and cheap wine which costs us about only 29 for tat bottle.

Looks like we are in fire! Tried to use the bloody nightmode with the cam but just get the right effect.

Second attempt yet its still like that. Give up la!

As usual always forget to take pics before we start our meals. This was the last dish out then I remembered! That is some salmon thing. Michael was acting like a typical Singaporean that day. Being indecisive with what meal to choose for dinner, he asked the waiter for recommendation. The waiter recommended Michael the salmon dish and Mike was like" Is it? Good ah?! Okay okay i take that!" hahahahaa...

On 2nd April, in the middle of the night at 2am, I received this stupid sms from Gabriel. He and his friends travelled back to Sydney in the night from Melbourne. The best part was... They ran out of petrol and cannot find any petrol station that is open 24hrs. They parked their car at the service station and waited till morning. So my advice is: Do not travel in the country area in the night. Always travel early morning or late morning. hahaha.. Poor fellas. Got to sleep in the car.

Then the rest of the week pass by like a breeze. Few days ago, Mike and I were feeling damn bored at home and Sam had this production thing going on in school till late at night. Then Mike being like the only K kaki in Perth, we decided to go HitStudio. Had some beer till my classmate Tim called me. He went:" Hey what u doing now? Did you prepare for the test in 2 day's time?" I was like? WTF? We actually have a test on Friday? hahahhaa... and I only have 2 days to prepare my quotations and do research on the questions.

Tell u, the two days were like hell. But it wasn't that bad after all. Thanks to Gabriel. I really need to thank him la. Because he helped me to edit my stupid questions. I admit I do not know how to write a fluent essay. Stayed up every night till like 5-6am. And he being in Sydney with 2hours time diff, he would be sleeping at 7-8am? I feel really bad. Now that it's finally over! I am looking forward to Gabriel's visit to Perth on 16th April. We can go K again! lallalallalalaa.... And he can be my drinking kaki also. There goes to show how bored I am in Perth. Okies dokies... enuff of my nonsense. =)

Sydney Gold Coast Trip then Sydney Trip again

2005-03-29T13:45:00.000+08:00

Well long time never update. thousand of years again. Okie where should i start.... I came back for summer then on 7th Feb he came over till 14th Feb to accompany me for CNY and VDay. THat's pretty much it. THen on 16th Feb i went to Gold Coast and Sydney for 8 days with my pals.

Me at Darling Harbour. Juz got off plane at 7am. So we came out of airport decided to do a mini tour around Sydney before heading off to Gold Coast at 4pm AEST.

Me at AMP Tower overlooking Sydney City area. Damn big loh Sydney. Compare to Kampong Perth.

Had lotsa fun. I love Gold Coast.

Our Plane to Gold Coast! Can't wait to board the plane. Imagine 1 day 3 different time zones. Really body cannot take it that day.

Finally reach GOld Coast already. Waiting for the rental car service booth to open. Damn Tired. Look at my eyes! ahhahaaa

We stayed at Surfers Paradise and visited the theme parks.

Our Hotel Apartment overlooking Surfers Paradise beach. Nice huh!

Manage to wake up like 6am to catch the sunrise. NICE!

Movie World

Wet n Wild

Sea World

Dream World

Sydney was great too! Totally different from Perth or Gold Coast. Very city life and the streets are always full of cars and they drive like Sporeans! hahahaa... Met up with old friend Robin. Now he is a father!

I know i look CHAO TAH. Just got back from Gold Coast 5 days of nonstop suntanning. What do you expect? hahaaa...
Kinda miss those good old days at Dumond Street 2000.

So the next trip to Syd was wif Sam on 8th March 11pm flight reaching syd 9th March. That day was a terrible day. Reach Syd at 6am AEST and only allowed to checkinto Hotel at 2pm. So sam and I roamed around the streets for dunno how many hours nonstop. Was so bloody tired.

I know we look terrible but its 7.30am AEST and we decided to sit down and get maccas while waiting for the porridge place to open at chinatown.

We didn't sleep for almost 24hrs so please understand. ahhahaa..

So when we went back to hotel at 2pm managed to get a few hours of sleep. I slept for like 2hours or so woke up. And then called him. That was the last phone call I will make to him. He told me that he wanted to have a break. Let us do our stuff and have some time and space. crap.

Anywayz, the next 3nights in Syd was good. on 9th night we went to Pontoon at Darling Harbour with Sam's friends Benny, Kelly and Jarrod.

Sam n I at Pontoon

10th March forgotten where we went already. oH! we met Feizai for some Japanese food buffet. Meaty! then had a bottle of wine.

Feizai la do stupid face everytime take photos.

After dinner we went to this place to take some nite pics of the bridge.

then we went for krispy creme!
but i feel that it has been overrated.

11th March Went to Bondi beach to have lunch with Sam and Kelly then went to Bondi Junction to do some shopping! hahaha

Very nice pizza!!

Bondi Beach....

At night met up wif Feizai and Robin again. Had Italian dinner and wine again.

Damn really miss those old days. But I really am glad that everything is turning out well for them=)

hahaa... So that night met up with Gladys at Starbucks.

Later we atteneded her friend's bday party. That is how I know this friend of mine name Papaya.

The birthday boy is the one in stripes and the other guy is my friend Gabriel aka Papaya cos he is always yaya papaya.

So on 12th March, did some tourist stuff. CHecked out of hotel, went to The ROcks get Deb's bday present then took photos of the Sydney Opera house.

Then met up with Sam's Angmoh Uncle and his family at Hyatt for Lunch. Yummie!!!

This thing costs $17! hahahaa... craziness

My Valentines' Day Present

2005-02-16T09:45:00.000+08:00

On Feb 7th 11.05pm, my baby arrived at Perth Airport. The weather was crazy that past week and it was 14degrees when he arrived. Rather cold considering now is Summer. On the same day, I have just completed my paper for my summer course (Managerial Econs). Today I just received news that I have passed! Yippie! hahaha....

Okies... not so much on tat... Well I am really touched by what he has done for me. eg. sacrificing CNY in Sg --- coming to Perth (boring place) to cel with me CNY and Valentines' Day! That is the greatest present I have ever received. Chinese New Year's eve we went to Peiling's house for steamboat/bbq. Was abit sicky cos of the smell of bbq.

We went to Fremantle to have the usual Fish n' Chips at Kailis Bros once and Cicerello's. Verdict = Kailis is so much better. Went shopping at Garden City, Perth City and Carousel.

There is a downside for this trip. Cos Sam and Mike are still in Sg, so I stayed in their house during that week. And I have to look after three dogs, Scoobie, Muffin and Fifi. Nearly drove me nuts man. Scoob keep LSing and Muff keep vomitting. Everytime we go out, the thought of going home makes me feel tired. hahahaa... Feeling bad about cos he should have spent a more enjoyable time in Perth rather than seeing my tired face and grumbling about taking care of 3 mad dogs. hahahaha...

Truth is... most of the time as Perth is such a boring place and he is not much of a gambler, night time, we just try to finish the whole series of Tian Di Hao Qing. I hope that he will take this trip to relax himself from the taxing job he has back in Sg.

Last night, I felt so sad sending him to the airport. When I reached home, reality was smacked right at my face. Back to my Perth life ALONE. I am really counting down. 5more months.... Hope that he can make it to Perth in July and we can go back together. *fingers cross*

Ps: photos update later date. Need to pack my luggage.

Joselyne and Jacelyne 21st Birthday

2005-02-02T13:15:00.000+08:00

I know I haven't been really updating as everyday in Perth is the same old stuff. Summer school as usual is so time consuming and taxing that I really miss normal school term. Okies, so yesterday 31st Jan was the birthday of two beautiful girls Joselyne (Meimei) and Jacelyne (Jiejie). We went to Simon's Seafood Restaurant at Francis Street.

Peiling, Fina, Deb and I set in one booth and other groups are sitted in differnt booths. Well the dinner is like set dinner. U can choose different Entree, Main Course, Desert and Coffee. I had steak, pasta for entree and tiramisu for desert. The food was pretty okay.

There is this Menopausing waitress just keep giving attitude to us cos our table is short of one glass then we requested then she just slam the glass on the table. No shit... She literally just slam it on the table. If it was a wine glass, i bet it will break into pieces. Well, guess they cannot work under pressure. There were about 30 of us.

We took stupid pics and just be silly. Meimei was so gone by the end of dinner. She had champagne, red wine, flaming, and some other drinks. Then after dinner, it was Burswood to try their LUCK! That was the end of da day. One more week to exams and HE is coming to Perth!!!!! Yippie!!! counting down~~~....

Nightout at Bar Open

2005-01-16T05:40:00.000+08:00

Well haven't really been updating since I left Singapore. Now I am back in Perth once again doing my summer course. Boring boring. Weather has been rather cooling more like Spring kinda weather rather than Summer. But I have checked the forecast for this Monday 17th Jan will be 36 Degrees. haizzz its really here! THE HEAT!

Okies wellz, last night, Samantha, Xinyi, Yih Sian, Ruth (sam's classmate) and I went out to some bar to try out. Ruth is an Aussie and she recommended to go Llama Bar at Subiaco and Bar Open at some alley near the CPP at Aberdeen Street at Northbridge. Ruth was late when we first met at Subi. So the rest of us waited for her at Dome. Shortly after she arrived, we went over to queue at Llama Bar but Ruth was already half drunk. She had some Vodka at home before heading down to Subi to meet us. We queued for about 10mins at the normal queue, Ruth came out with a "bright" idea, that we should all queue at the VIP queue. When the hostess asked us for our names on the guestlist, we were unable to answer. That was really embarassing moment. So we stuff Llama Bar and headed down to Bar Open.

We took another 15mins to find Bar Open after we reached Northbridge as Ruth was the only one who know the location but she was drunk! When we reached Bar Open, the girls went to Ladies and Ruth seemed to be take foreva man. So tired of waiting, we headed inside to get ourselves drinks. The concept was really cool. Though seems to be abit rundown but the crowd was pretty cool. Sofas to seat, nice music and most importantly CHEAP DRINKS! hahahaa

Champagne for only 25AUD per bottle! Where to find ley Singapore? hahahaa... So nicely we had 2 bottles, 6 shots of Frog's SquasH? (dunno wads that but was disgusting cos got sago stuff inside), 3 Martini Lemonade and Gin Tonic.

Its that Frog's thing that made Xinyi abit "Gao Eh" and she wanna puke. Angmohs raelly know how to bluff people drinks. Come and small talk with you, tell u life story and ask whether can taste abit of ya drink anot. They let this angmoh test drink already, then XInyi puked abit right, they straightawy change place to sit. very practical hor!

Oh yeah i forgotten about RUth. Actually we all forgotten about her when we were having our drinks. Apparently, she had an asthema attack and had to head home? And when she came, she claimed that TONITE WILL BE THE MOST FUN NIGHT? hahahahaa

We had our own fun anywayz, wasn't that bad afterall. Though we felt abit weird at first as we were the only Asians in the bar, but once you are high, who the hell cares?

So after that, Xinyi's boy came to pick her up and he wasn't that pleased with Sam as Xinyi la go and tell him she puked. hahaaa.. Then after that Mike came and we all left for City Garden for some supper. Time flies when you are drunk. CFM! the next thing I know, it was 4am already after supper. We got home at 4.30am. So that's the nightout for me. =)

New Year Eve Dinner

2005-01-05T08:10:00.000+08:00

Dinner was at Amici something something at Holland Village once again. But this time we had dinner with Meimei (Joselyne), Wen, Peiling, Jonathan and Keith. Dinner time was 730pm but as usual Taitai Peiling left house from Katong at 7pm and she had to pick meimei and Jon up. Officially dinner started at about 9pm. And the food take donkey years loh and the portion was rather pathetic la.

Peiling and I been restaurant hunting the day before and we decided to take Amici coz' we reckon that it is rather reasonable. But to our surprise, for the NYE dinner, each person had to order at least 50SGD worth of food/drinks. There we go taking out our handphone to calculate what we gonna have and if we will reach 50 each pax.

After dinner, we decided to take a group pic, and I am not sure if the waiter's eyes "PAH JIAO" or what la, not everyone can fit into the pic!

really is a stupid pic... but after that, we asked the manager to take another pic for us! At least this time, we shifted around and made sure that all of us were included in the pic.

Isn't this a better pic? but abit dark la I know.

So at last dinner ended at about 1030pm. Damn long loh. Then Siong and I went back to countdown at home. Went home, straight away cook noodles eat again. hahaaa.. Eat so expensive also not full man. But hey, at least made an effort to go for dinner.

Today is 4th Jan 2005 already. Think better constantly update blog if not I really cannot remember everyday of my life man. Till next time~

Christmas Present

2004-12-30T09:32:00.000+08:00

Time to update update. On Xmas day itself, we had dinner at Fosters English Cafe at Holland village. I will upload the pics soon as I am still tryin to figure out how to use this stoopid Hello thingY~. Wellz, the dinner was delicious and I finally tried escargots and Janet served us coz I was afraid the shell will fly! hahahaaa.... then after that we went to watch Meet the Fockers. That was funny shit!

As for yesterday, my dearest bb bought me a xmas present! Woah and he bought me a Precious Moments card and written a small message in it. I am really touched! hahahaaaa.... Oh well, the sad part is I will be leaving for Perth in 9 days' time. Time flies woah, been in Sg for almost 2 months already. I will spend the next 9 days fruitfully. Till nxt time=)

Cult Brands

2004-12-24T15:05:00.000+08:00

Test test test... this is the second time I am rewriting this already. I am a turtle and I will be keeping my fingers cross cos' my building recently has been suffering from power surge and I really hope I won't be typing this again!

Anyway, I wanna thank my GOOT friend and neighbor of Wellington Street 6004, Samantha Dawn, who has much influenced me on her craze for denim cult brands. For the past 2 weeks, I have managed to purchase on EBAY (our fav shopping place) a pair of Blue Cult and Seven for all Mankind together for less than $150 AUD. Cheap deal huh! Since I have decided to come back to my home sweet home, Singapore, after I graduate, it is time to make a firm ground that I will purchase a pair of Tsubi Lean Beans before I head home. Sam U are a DEVIL! I will also be getting some Sass & Bide tees and other Aussie Designers. Sam will not hesitate to bring me go shop.

I would like to apologise to all my friends who have been shopping with me especially Sam as I am seriously an indecisive shopper and Sam has been really patient with me. hahahahaa... I can't wait to go back to Perth and whack David Jones's Summer Sale. I am pretty sure that Sam and I will sacrifice our beauty sleep and just wake up early in the morning and skip school just for this long awaited sale. What else can I say? One word.... SHOPAHOLICS!