School of Rock

I've finally received pictures for my short Shell Helix stint for Day 1.

I have yet to receive the ones that were taken at the media launch, and have no idea if i will ever lay my eyes on them, but these will do fine for now.
Iris actually took the trouble to add our names and edit the picture before sending over.

She's such a sweetie for sure! love her loads, and hope to see her sometime soon!


I added pictures from all my random cam whoring for friday.

I think it's a look good, feel good syndrome day. I was actually over dressed, because my destination after my little camera fling, was to work, but yeah, i feel good anyway!
I tried working out a few reasons to justify my feel good for the day, and the more acceptable ones are:


1) I'm wearing a newly bought top. It's a grey polka dotted camisole, paired with me "oh my god - is that a slit at the side of your pants?! capris". Hahaha
2) It was a good hair day.
3) I spoke to myself in the mirror and told myself to kick some ass by being strong-er!
Ahah! Does all that sounds vaguely convincing?!

I kinda dig this random silly shot that i took in the lift. It makes me laugh, when i look at it. Hahaha.

And now, finally the pictures to the School of Rock Bash that was held at St James on Saturday.
I was all dressed up, aiming to go for the Subtle Glam Rock Chick look, which i would rate a 6/10 for intended effect. However, I would think that my boots added a pretty nice touch to my otherwise boring but short grey dress, though i do believe that my face paint could have been a tad better defined. Perhaps darker eyes, stronger lipstick, but i added jewels on my right cheek to glam things up alittle! Pre Bash party over at my place - where a handful of us gathered, ate dinner, boozed alittle and dressed up together a little. It's regretful to say that i spent most of my time cooped up in my room dolling up, while the rest hung around and entertained themselves. Bah! I make a bad host, and i shall learn to improve on it, in future.
The 4 of us, Audrey, myself, Steph and Lailin are all sporting the same Glitter rose Tattoo! Thank You Audrey for the sponsor, i love it so much that i cannot part with my glitter rose!
It is now sitting in my toilet's mirror as decoration! *grins*
Shots of the night. Powerhouse is definitely not a camera friendly place. All the pictures that we took were smoky and hazy, save for these 2 pictures that Robin sent over to me.
Everyone took the effort to dress up, and i'd say that Mr La Mer (Leon) look pretty good himself, despite him telling me the opposite, so i'm going ahead to post his face up anyway!

Our dear Larlin got dreadfully drunk when we arrived at St James, and i am glad that she sobered up pretty quickly, to enjoy the rest of the night!
As for Stupid Tin tin - that fella disappeared pretty early in the night without telling anyone of us that he was heading for home. Meh!

I dropped by Dragonfly to say hello to my working friends! It's nice to see them again, and i miss my little working stint at Dragonfly!

The quote of the night:
You know you're hawt when you walk past a group of guys who are talking, and they stop talking for 7 seconds to oogle at you ~ Mr Quacks.

Hahahah.
It sucked to end the night with WIL filling and seeping through your thoughts.
I woke up the next day to join Robin, Leon, Larlin and Waiyan at the National Library.
So much for having a happening life.

I am glad that WIL submission is over, and really thankful for all the help and advise that I've received for this assignment. Next on hand would be the dreaded Strategic Management submission.
Gah! I am dreadfully tired.

Pisces.

Horoscope match
Tickle sent me a mailer about horoscope compatibility.

It's interesting to know that despite my being of a pisces, i am least compatible with a piscean. Hahahha Ironic huh?
Does it mean that i find myself unattractive? Hahahaha.
However, what is described in it kinda describes me generally - you know how fishes are sensitive, empathising, going with the flow, and loves world peace, so here goes, i took the liberty to shorten things alittle, but this is what was analysed:


The Fishes' gentle, easygoing ways are likely to strike you as passive and weak.
Piscean truly take an interest in helping others, as they like to be of service. Both compassionate and giving, you may also have luck finding them at charitable events or volunteering in their communities.

The Fishes are typically easy to approach and emotionally open. They tend be quite sensitive, and generally try to avoid arguments, with the tendency to give way to their partner's needs when passions begin to run high.

Being potentially the most easygoing sign in the zodiac.
The Fishes usually swim along, go with the flow, and avoid making waves. This can make them exceedingly easy to get along with — just as long as you don't mind them not having strong opinions.

Most Pisces are compassionate, empathic people who tend to absorb the emotions of those around them. Therefore, Fishes will often try to avoid conflict to keep themselves from taking in others' bad vibes. Generally, harmony equals happiness for piscean.

Another common Piscean trait is that they often put others' needs before their own. This is just another aspect of the Fishes helpful nature. However, at times working on others' behalf means that a Pisces gives up their own sense of inner peace for a while.

When this happens, the Fishes may need to retreat into the waters for a period of renewal. Alone time is very important for a Pisces's well-being. However, you'll probably feel that Pisces are just too darned sensitive. It may also exasperate you that they're willing to take on others' problems so deeply that they sometimes suffer themselves. After all, there's something to be said for having a bit of self-preservation.

Many Pisces are well tuned in to the world's suffering, and it's far too easy for the Fishes to take these grand problems on themselves. Pisceans who become focused on the world's ills can develop unhealthy outlooks and a lack of hope for the future. At times when a Pisces slips into a downward cycle, they tend to become lethargic and gloomy. Know that the best way to stave off such melancholy and pessimism is to give your Pisces the time and space to regenerate their own personal sense of peace and abundance. All the same, these dark moods will likely be troubling for you. You might even worry that your Fishes could drift off into an irreversible negative state.

Because Pisces often seek harmony and peace above all else, they'll tend to back down or change course when their ideas or decisions are challenged. Preferring to swim in schools with others rather than be singled out, the Fishes are also often exceedingly modest. Even when a Pisces is very talented at something, they are not the kind to show off. You won't usually find a Pisces competing to steal the spotlight from someone else.

How to get along with a Pisces
When a piscean swims across you path, try to avoid:

Nitpicking about details. The Fishes like to let things flow.
Criticizing them. A Pisces may not complain, but they don't like it.
Making waves with them or others. Pisceans like things calm and peaceful.
If you follow these tips, over time a Pisces's compassion and kindness may be something that you grow to treasure.

Piscean, Peace! Woo hoo!
That was a long entry wasn't it? Hahaha

Boots!

Shopping list
black floral lace
pink wedge
T sandals
black boots
black fishnet stockings (optional)
pretty tubes
Fake eyelashes X3

Meet Fish. The mascot of Mark's car.
Da, Mark and I, went out to get myself black boots.
Apparently knowing the shoe shop auntie's name, is a good thing.

My black boots are $10 cheaper than my white pair. It was not too long ago that i bought the whites say in July? They are the same brand, size, cutting and design. I feel sooooo cheated! *pouts*

Da bought herself a pair of gathered white pair for herself, and she got herself baby pink streaks for her hair. i guess you have to check her blog to get picture updates soon?

We're heading over to Union for Salsa tonight.
WIL is neglected. I feel guilty but lazy. Opps.

See Ya!

shopping list that never ends.

Shopping list
black floral lace
pink wedge
T sandals
black boots
black fishnet stockings (optional)
pretty tubes
Fake eyelashes X3

Aha! There i go again.
I bought a new phone strap. It's white and silver, and it matches pretty well with the phone and the wallet. Hahahah.

Yes i do know that the wallet and card has been in action pretty much recently, but i would like to think of it as justifiable spending.
I can possibly walk into Coach or Lowe or Gucci and splurge on a bag or wallet or something.
But i choose to spend my money over small matters - and i think people should respect the fact that brand consciousness DOESNT bother me a single bit at all. Hahahaha.
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I have been feeling cold for the longest time, freezingly cold.
Yet to figure if it's my ailing body that's weak, or that the weather's been cold.
I freeze in any airconditioned places, and jackets or shawls do not seem to help anymore.
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Dinner at Prego's was enjoyable, Mr Daniel.
I enjoyed the cream of mushroom soup the most, and not forgetting the tiramisu dessert.
However, i can't help but feel emotionally drained when conversations start going downhill.
I hope you understand the importance of my exploring new directions in life.
:)

School of Rock preparations

Days have been wheezing past me rather quickly these day, like a blur.
One thing for sure, i havent been productive in anyway. Boo!

I'm trying my best to recall what i've been up to, but pictures always works the best to jolt my lousy memory bank.

I was involved in the launch of the Shell Helix lubricants on Wednesday and Thursday.

It was pretty fun, but tiring. As i have been pretty lazy with pictures, i left the cam whoring to the other girls, and therefore images of me are somewhat stuck with the official photographer of the event, and my colleague.

Thursday was rather horrid.

The media launch party was held at Clark Quay, The arena.
Everything went smoothly, until i met the "Groper", and the "Sandpaper hand uncle".
Gross la! Who would have thought that i would be molested at the product launch of an engine lubricant?!

Groper took the opportunity to caress my right ass while my hands were holding on to the laptop, on the pretext of wanting to know what material my uniform was made of.
A blind would be able to tell him that my uniform is made from PVC. It's not a rare material, but merely a stupid excuse! He then went on to finger the little fabric at the slit on my right thigh.

Not that i didnt want to react, but everything happened too fast and unanticipated, i was too traumatised to react in time. I felt bad for my right butt the rest of the night.

Sandpaper hand uncle on the other hand, decided that he fancies touching hands.
So he held on to the hands of JiaLi and me, whenever he gets the chance to.
He also told me the unbelievable!

"you're so sweet! If some guys are unable to sleep tonight, it would be because of you". He said.

It was lucky that i went dinnerless, because i swear my innards were threatening to churn out just from listening.
Because of height factors, sandpaper hand uncle also kept placing his head somewhere near my neck/head/shoulder area, whenever he tries to talk to me.

Yes, it is extremely gross.
Because it was a media launch, i decided to try grit my teeth, and be as gracious as i can, by tolerating such nonsense.
Urgh!

I never faced stupid situations like this with drinking and drunk people when pushing for beer, so why do i have to deal with nonsense from undrunk bastards? Somehow, i think the most dangerous place, is actually the safest place.

Saturday
Caught the boring fireworks while i was at work at Mandarin Marina's Atruim Lounge. Drop by, if you happen to be there, I'll be stuck working at the Atrium Lounge every friday and saturday til at least the mid of September!

I bought loads of cakes from Marina Mandarin's Senses, while working.
They are: 1 x Mango cheesecake, 2x Tiramisu and 1x Chocolate Royale.

My verdict: i preferred the Tiramisu most, as it was enjoyable, followed by the chocolate royale for their crunchy bits infused into the cake, and lastly the mango cheesecake, which in my opinion, isnt too fantastic, considering that the 3 flavours that i bought, are supposed to be their specialty cakes.

There was supposed to be 4 specialty flavours, but Rachel bought the last of the 4th flavour away! Boo!

Went for supper at Crystal Jade, Holland village after work.
Borrowed XT's nerdy Paul Frank glasses for a try, and i like her glasses!

It's been like forever, that i have been hunting for a huge pair of glasses. I am sick of those sleek, professional looking ones, that you have to peer through. The paul franks gives you a big scope of vision la! Hahahah! Looks nerdy, but i like!

I thought the idea of this necklace is pretty cool! The designer actually joined up multiple filigrees to create the effect. She's good, Respect! Hoo!

Been shopping too much for my own good as usual though. Definitely bad for the pockets.
Gah!
Monday
My hair's been altered, and i am currently grunge princess no more.
For now i'm either looking cute, or toot.
I look less tired for sure, with the fringe. Yay!

Went shopping after i was done with my hair, and I went home with loads of stuff.

There's the very dramatic red bohemian skirt that's now sitting with the alteration tailor (because i'm too lazy to fix up major alterations such changing the proportions of the skirt)

A neon pink+ olive green bat sleeve blouse

The white version of my black banded black mini.

Grey boxers

A grey dotted camisole.

I love you Da! (actually it's your card that i fancy better! Hah!) Speaking of which, Da came back from her msia+Bangkok trip and got me loads of stuff too! There's the cute black bra with dotted ribbon, the skull camisole set and the meow tee that i settled for. *grinz*

Tuesday
Decided that i should start assembling my outfit for Saturday's School of Rock Bash at St James.
Since i still had my make up on, i decided to add on stuff, and did a random mock up of possible looks for the Bash.

Da and i concluded that we're kinda hopeless, as being unable to create a "rock chic" style.
She suggested that with my current hair, i should try an emily the strange look. -_-"
Whatever it is, i need solutions to creating my tattoo !

Next Da tried coloring stars on my face, add purple glitter and i randomly look like a character off pokemon or a witch, or something. It's horrible!

What i have in mind, is somewhat like Miami Ink's Kat Von D's left profile. She practically tattoos stars all over her face. It's pretty cool, but definitely unachievable with temporary solutions such as liquid liners, or eyeliners or whatever. Gah! Help, anyone?

In anycase, i am so in love with the pink wedge that i saw earlier.

I need to buy:
black floral lace
pink wedge
T sandals
black boots
black fishnet stockings (optional)
On the lookout for pretty tubes - trust me, you would have think that tubes are pretty easy to locate, but i have yet to spot a single normal and nice looking tube to buy. Current fashion precedes the basic staples, it is freaking ridiculous.
Fake eyelashes

Other than tube hunting, i think the rest are pretty attainable. Busy week ahead for me.

I have to start on my school work soon. Deadlines are approaching.
Urgh!

In memory of Dusty

18 Aug 2007.
I woke up to the news that Dusty's passed away.

I never gone about taking much pictures of Dusty because he's a hyper fella. He is way too quick for the camera to capture any complimenting shots of him. He's usually a mere blur on the captured screen. One of the rare pictures that i kept of Dusty, taken in conjunction with Chinese new year, which explained for the red ribbons and all.

He made my brother happy, by learning to do silly tricks that the fella made him do, and while i, will not forget the countless escapes he made, making me cringe when i hear him gnaw at the core of my piano, and not forgetting his bright little beady eyes staring through the cage when it is feeding time. He is such a sweet and smart fella, despite his hyper-ness.

2.5 years later, he is still a sweet dude, older with white eyebrows like an old man. If you ask me, I think he really chose a saturday to leave us - a day where most of us are at home, and that my brother would not be away in school. I guess to date, Dusty is one of my brother's most cherished pet to his name, and the loss of Dusty would always be remembered.

However, let's remember that Dusty has led a good life, being well taken care of by Janson -outliving not only his average life expectancy but also his clan of younger relatives.

A post on Dusty's arrival into our family can be found here.


We had happy times together.

We'll miss you, old man.

Tictac tictac tictac

What exactly does one do, with this much Tic Tacs?!
tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac tictac
Tictacs!
Haaaaaahahahhaaaa!
I'm not eating them all for sure! I love my teeth very much.
So its Tic tacs for grabs! Remind me, in case i forget to bring them to sch for give aways!

I went back to the shop, to reattach the 2 strands of hair that dropped.
In truth, in less than a month, i've dropped 3 clumps of hair. Scary.
Definitely scary. BUT! now that i've reattached 2 clumps back, (because the last one went missing), hair isn't that bad! Hahaha!

Thank you for the ride there and back, and the patience, accompanying me around.

Endlessly

The song "endlessly" by Muse, has been circling my head, ever since i laid my hands on the absolution album (compliments from my "music guru"). Haha.
I hum endlessly everywhere i go, and listen to it whenever my mobile is around.
No idea, but it's melodically soothing, if there's actually such a word to describe it, and the melody just sticks around in my head. Weird.

Click here for a listen for all their albums.
Some of the other fancy tunes that i have taken to, in the Absolution album are:

- Apocalypse Please
- Hysteria
- Time is running out
- Falling away with you
- Sing for Absolution

Anyway the lyrics to Endlessly just for the sake of filling up space.
Artist:Muse
Album: Absolution

There's part of me
You'll never know
The only thing
I'll never show

Hopelessly, I'll love you endlessly
Hopelessly, I'll give you everything
But I won't give you up.
I won't let you down
I won't leave you falling
If the moment ever comes

It's plain to see,
It's trying to speak
Cherished dreams
Forever asleep

Hopelessly, I'll love you endlessly
Hopelessly, I'll give you everything
But I won't give you up
I won't let you down
I won't leave you falling
If the moment ever comes.

Hopelessly, I'll love you endlessly
Hopelessly, I'll give you everything
But I won't give you up
I won't let you down
I won't leave you falling
But the moment never comes.

Simple, and nice. Ta- Dah!

weight loss

It's been quite some days since i last posted an entry.

So how exactly have i been?

Hmmmm as what the buddy says, im like a blank sheet of canvas, waiting to be doodled on.
Just no idea what exactly to draw on. But i like life as it is, carefree and happy - a little mundane, but definitely relieved.

Strand number 2 officially shedded itself on Wednesday night while i was dressing up for Zouk.

Meeehhhh!

I have been hearing comments about my apparent weight loss, which i have attributed to the reason of having the addition of hair length, but apparently, longer hair does not seem to be the main reason of my weight loss. With mommy reaffirming what everyone says, might actually mean that some bits of fats actually disappeared away somehow. Whooppee!

Cheeks.

Apparent that's where the weight loss went to. Bah!

"It's actually quite tiring to walk around with all that weight on the face"

That's what i said in response, and someone actually believed it.

I cannot believe that you are so guilible, Ben!

Hahahaha! Cheeks are like face boobs! Hoo!

I think this entry is turning out to be a little nonsense.

Oh well.

In anycase,

Something silly i chanced upon, to end this entry.
Hee

A rather happy day!

It's been a relatively happy day for me.

1) My online stuff finally arrived! I so like them to bits!
I guess that i'll be happier, if the 1 random lime green top wasn't out of stock, but still we'll see how replacement goes *grinz*

Awaiting for another 3 more tops from various sources to arrive! Woo hoo!

2) Next, i finally purchased my own dance shoes!
It's glittery, strappy and gold! Definitely pretty, but shedding too much glitter around.
Da owns a same pair as me. Only difference? Her feet are smaller.

3) I am progressing in Salsa, and i am indeed glad. However, i might need to brush up on my social dance bit though, i tense up alot trying to anticipate what the lead does.

4) Im glad i cleared thing up and had a good talk. Let's all be optimistic, and i believe you'll be strong boy!

5) Cheers to the coming National day. Being happy made me patriotic!

-1) I'm sprouting an ulcer on the tip of my tongue, and a chewed left cheek.
Bah! - it's what mommy's call " being heaty" Gahhhh! I'm trying hard to rehydrate myself.

Meeeehhhh!

dance!

This week's a little crazy.
I have been dancing alittle too much for this week.

My feet hurts alittle, but looks abused mostly.
My right toe nail is peeling off like the top of the onion skin..but i'm thankful that it didnt break off and bleed all over, like the last time.

Maybe i should get myself a pair of safety shoes for Salsa...
you know, construction workers and their safety boots....
but i have no clue if safety dance shoes even exists!

I cannot help but feel like a klutz whenever i social dance. I feel lost being spun around, being out of control, and having absolutely no say in where and what i am going to do next. (even if the bugger's making a fool out of me, i'll have no choice but to smile graciously)
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Looking at salsa from the feminist point of view, as Da and i discussed a while back..
Salsa requires the female to be a follower, and the male to take on the role of the lead.
That is absolutely old fashion and absurb!
It can be accepted as a form of dance, but NEVER be accepted as a way of life.

Blessed with my own set of opinions, ideals and expectations, i have a mind of my own.
Mommy raised me up, to do what i think is right, not what others think is right.

This is a very random entry i must say. Hahah

Rose-sey!

Look! A stalk of Rose! It's supposedly an accessory for my salsa session at Union earlier from Quacks. Because he seem to have this idea that a Salsara should have a nice rose sticking behind her ears, when she dances... which in truth is a pretty sight, but the poor rose will be gone in a spin!
My new watch is now "broken" frm all that dancing, much less the fragile rose.
So the rose sat in my bag and listened to all that Salsa/Bachata/meringue/chacha music, and it bloomed!
Sweet :)

Because he's been such a sweetie, i decided that it's only right that i cam whore with the rose! Pretty ain't it? I look like shit next to the flower..
but oh well. *grinz*

Today's been relatively fun, because someone's bought himself a spanky new phone that's got navigation software in it, not forgetting all the freebies he's received with the phone (because he pulled a really huge string, to obtain it). Hahahaa, and not forgetting that nice Zara Shirt that i picked *tee hee hee*.

We had a sumptuous dinner at Dian Xiao Er, and i'm craving for more Duck! *quack*, and the spinach. Wasn't too keen on the ribs though.

Alright! One last shot to end my entry! Good night!

Pssst: Thank you for the Rose! ;)

hair clumpy droppy disease

It's official.
My first strand of hair dropped off my head on day 9.
I am traumatized. It looked as though as i'm suffering from a "hairy clump droppy" disease. Byebye strand number 1, you made me happy while you were dangling around on my head.

Could it be that one random mis-attachement, or was it too much spotting from salsa class yesterday?!

I'll never know, but sigh, i'll treasure the remaining 94 alittle more then.

Boo!

They're supposed to last for 3-4 months, not start dropping on day 9 onwards!

Then again, i might just stop by for a touch up. We'll see. *smiles*

We'll be strong.