What was it that people said, about things getting tougher as the wedding date draws nearer?
I am actually quite frustrated with the fact that Mr. Jang finds me too panicky and I find him lacking a sense of urgency on the issue of finding a venue for the banquet. I have always thought we are on the same wavelength but I'm starting to discover how differently we see things some times.
The only reason I can think of, and draw a parellel to, is how different we are when it comes to work. His work has always been a more relax and laid back kind while mine has always been hectic/fast-paced with 101 things to complete within a short time frame. Hence, I have little patience on such things and am always wanting to get things done in the fastest, shortest period of time so that I can move on to other stuff. Obviously, it's not working here.
And hence, to avoid a scenario where we start to get really annoyed with each other, I have decided to adopt a laissez-faire attitude. If we end up with a less-than-ideal location because of the delay in confirming a venue, then so be it. Have more than enough things on my mind to worry about.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Blogging via hand phone
I have just discovered the wonders of my new Nokia hand phone. I can actually blog with it!
Actually, it's not really a big deal cos i think my old Sony Ericsson phone can also access the internet but I had never really gotten round to using it cos it always takes ages to scan for wlan and then for some reason can't seemed to make the connection. With this new phone though, just two clicks and I'm online! Like now, I'm lying in bed and 'typing' at the same time.
I think it'll be much easier for me to blog on the go now. The next step is just to go register for a wireless@sg account so that I can really be mobile! :)
Actually, it's not really a big deal cos i think my old Sony Ericsson phone can also access the internet but I had never really gotten round to using it cos it always takes ages to scan for wlan and then for some reason can't seemed to make the connection. With this new phone though, just two clicks and I'm online! Like now, I'm lying in bed and 'typing' at the same time.
I think it'll be much easier for me to blog on the go now. The next step is just to go register for a wireless@sg account so that I can really be mobile! :)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A bad start to my new handphone (and my renewed relationship with M1)
I got my new Nokia E66 handphone delivered to my place this evening and was in such a hurry to get the transaction done that I forgot to properly say goodbye to my old SE P1i. Was feeling a little sentimental because afterall it had accompanied me since the day I joined the current work place...
Anyway, I was happily toying with the new phone when Chick smsed. It was really meant to be a simple sms reply but the thing is, there was this persistent prompt to register for the SMS2.0 feature and I (stupidly) did so thinking that I should just get this over and done with so that I can do my sms reply. Wrong move. After registering for the so-called SMS2.0 feature, I could not even send my SMS because the system just kept leading me to some banner ad/news feature/ info page where the only option was to read more and more and more and more. Couldn't even find a "send" option.
Was so annoyed that I called the M1 customer service line. The lady on the other end just told me to wait till Nokia opens tomorrow to call the helpline... I was thinking "are you nuts??" Handphones are 24-hr devices and if you are promoting that so-called SMS 2.0 feature then you jolly well have the relevant round-the-clock support, especially with some thing as basic as SMS. To cut the long story short, I lodged a complaint (something I seldom do, really) and put it down on record that I find this ridiculous. 30 minutes later, another lady called and tried to explain to me the wonderful features of SMS 2.0. To which I still emphasise my point - the whole experience is ridiculous. In the end she agreed to do a trouble shoot for me. And the phone, after some stubborn attempts, managed to finally send that SMS. (Chick, now you know the full story).
The bottom line is, people don't care how fantastic the new feature is if you can't solve the basic needs. It's like giving me a golden toilet which can't flush properly when I just want to pee, right?
Anyway, I was happily toying with the new phone when Chick smsed. It was really meant to be a simple sms reply but the thing is, there was this persistent prompt to register for the SMS2.0 feature and I (stupidly) did so thinking that I should just get this over and done with so that I can do my sms reply. Wrong move. After registering for the so-called SMS2.0 feature, I could not even send my SMS because the system just kept leading me to some banner ad/news feature/ info page where the only option was to read more and more and more and more. Couldn't even find a "send" option.
Was so annoyed that I called the M1 customer service line. The lady on the other end just told me to wait till Nokia opens tomorrow to call the helpline... I was thinking "are you nuts??" Handphones are 24-hr devices and if you are promoting that so-called SMS 2.0 feature then you jolly well have the relevant round-the-clock support, especially with some thing as basic as SMS. To cut the long story short, I lodged a complaint (something I seldom do, really) and put it down on record that I find this ridiculous. 30 minutes later, another lady called and tried to explain to me the wonderful features of SMS 2.0. To which I still emphasise my point - the whole experience is ridiculous. In the end she agreed to do a trouble shoot for me. And the phone, after some stubborn attempts, managed to finally send that SMS. (Chick, now you know the full story).
The bottom line is, people don't care how fantastic the new feature is if you can't solve the basic needs. It's like giving me a golden toilet which can't flush properly when I just want to pee, right?
Funny faces
This is one of those times where I thank God for putting me together with Mr. Jang.
To show that there is someone as crazy as (if not more than) me.
To show that there is someone as crazy as (if not more than) me.
Monday, February 23, 2009
My Monday
Things that were nice today:
- I woke up before the alarm sounded off i.e. I had sufficient sleep.
- Lunch with Jeff and LL at Liang Court.
- I witnessed the miraculous resurrection of my laptop. The IT guy came with a big brush. Brushed, blew and turned my laptop upside down. Et Voila! It started up like the water spilling accident had never happened before.
Things that were not so nice today:
- My eyes were bleary from staring at the laptop all day.
- I hate dealing with mean and unprofessional people. The Seriously Terrible Boo-boo girl I dealt with happened to have both qualities. (I really felt like strangling her).
On a separate note, I improvised on the recipe for Italian Bruschetta (with tomato and basil topping) - something I ate on the last day of my Europe trip. I chopped up the tomatoes, added sesame oil, black pepper and salt, and mixed. Et Voila! Here's the original recipe I found online (http://noschwag.blogspot.com/2007/09/video-test.html). Looks yummy.
- I woke up before the alarm sounded off i.e. I had sufficient sleep.
- Lunch with Jeff and LL at Liang Court.
- I witnessed the miraculous resurrection of my laptop. The IT guy came with a big brush. Brushed, blew and turned my laptop upside down. Et Voila! It started up like the water spilling accident had never happened before.
Things that were not so nice today:
- My eyes were bleary from staring at the laptop all day.
- I hate dealing with mean and unprofessional people. The Seriously Terrible Boo-boo girl I dealt with happened to have both qualities. (I really felt like strangling her).
On a separate note, I improvised on the recipe for Italian Bruschetta (with tomato and basil topping) - something I ate on the last day of my Europe trip. I chopped up the tomatoes, added sesame oil, black pepper and salt, and mixed. Et Voila! Here's the original recipe I found online (http://noschwag.blogspot.com/2007/09/video-test.html). Looks yummy.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Pant, pant, pant
I swam, walked, crawled, floated, waded 20 laps across the pool today... because Mr. Jang and I were possessed and we shared an upsized nuggets meal plus an extra box of 20-piece nugget for "afternoon tea"!
I am so over my fast-food quota for the month but nevermind... I'm allergic to stress and unhappiness! So I shall eat all I want... Grrr.....
I am so over my fast-food quota for the month but nevermind... I'm allergic to stress and unhappiness! So I shall eat all I want... Grrr.....
A nice evening
Had a nice dinner with Uncle and Auntie just now @ Coral Village Bistro. Thought it was just one of those small random small restaurants near Arab Street but the food turned out to be not that bad afterall. The price was also reasonable, at approximately S$50 plus for 4 pax. We ate in a bar-like setting at Level 2 instead of the ground floor... quite a cosy atmosphere actually.
Talked a bit about the plans for the wedding i.e. how the arrangement would be like on the actual day, what time should the church wedding start, how many people do we have to cater for etc. It might be a little early to go into details but I guess it's always good to start earlier than later?? Mr. Jang is always telling me not to worry so much... about the house, the venue etc etc. I guess I just have no patience when it comes to planning this kind of things. It's the "quick! quick! quick!" mentality again! :(
The after-dinner walk to Suntec was rather enjoyable because of the evening breeze. And then it was shopping time because Hush Puppies was having a sale! Bought a pair of black pumps because Mr. Jang said I'd need it later in the year (the potential running around for the big event). Actually, I didn't really need a reason to buy a new pair of shoes lah. :) I would have bought 2 more pairs if not for the fact that they ran out of size...
Talked a bit about the plans for the wedding i.e. how the arrangement would be like on the actual day, what time should the church wedding start, how many people do we have to cater for etc. It might be a little early to go into details but I guess it's always good to start earlier than later?? Mr. Jang is always telling me not to worry so much... about the house, the venue etc etc. I guess I just have no patience when it comes to planning this kind of things. It's the "quick! quick! quick!" mentality again! :(
The after-dinner walk to Suntec was rather enjoyable because of the evening breeze. And then it was shopping time because Hush Puppies was having a sale! Bought a pair of black pumps because Mr. Jang said I'd need it later in the year (the potential running around for the big event). Actually, I didn't really need a reason to buy a new pair of shoes lah. :) I would have bought 2 more pairs if not for the fact that they ran out of size...
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Here's to all the mothers out there!
My colleague sent me The Mom Song... super funny and really reminds me of Mom! Haha!
My future in-laws
I woke up early this morning just so that I can continue with the school assignment I left 30% done last night. I still have a week to go before I need to hand that in but I really don't wanna rush it out at the last minute. Plus, I really wanted to make the effort to spend some time with Mr. Jang's parents before they fly back to Holland in March. He said they won't be coming back until probably our wedding in Jan next year. Which makes me wonder... then the wedding preparations how? :( we shall see....
Anyway here's a photo I "stole" from his youngest sis' 21st birthday party earlier this year (from left: Me, Mr. Jang, Auntie, Uncle, youngest sis, oldest sis and middle sis). Nowadays youngsters are so cute... they have themes for their birthday parties. And this one is 夜上海!
Actually I have been feeling a tad guilty for not going to Mr. Jang's place more often for dinner etc etc. I have a tendency to head straight home after work on weekdays because I just want to hit the pillows asap and on weekends, it's basically the time for you to catch up on sleep, go out with friends, do your groceries etc. I felt bad because I think Mr. Jang's family has been really nice to me (even packing dinner for Mr. Jang to bring to me when I was swarmed with work and then cooking stuff when I said I'd be going then last minute I have a change of plans). And I am ashamed to say that I haven't really appeared to be as thankful as I ought to be. All I could think of when I'm on a project/assigment is "quick quick, just leave me alone and let me get it done!" Thank God his parents and sisters are nice enough not to mind.... (yet, I hope!)
I really ought to change my focus on what is important in life before I regret it.... :(
Friday, February 20, 2009
ARGH!
Stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid me! I spilled water on my office laptop (again) and it refused to start up!
(But this time round, I recalled Mr. Jang's advice - maybe it's God's way of telling me to rest. That's why instead of fretting around like a mad woman, I shall go to take a nap.)
Will bring the poor traumatised laptop to ITD first thing Monday morning... sigh :(
(But this time round, I recalled Mr. Jang's advice - maybe it's God's way of telling me to rest. That's why instead of fretting around like a mad woman, I shall go to take a nap.)
Will bring the poor traumatised laptop to ITD first thing Monday morning... sigh :(
Towards the last day of MC
Despite the horrible drilling noise, the constant taste of blood on the first two days, and the fact that I have to eat with my head tilted to one side, I am really quite enjoying my stay at home. I have not stopped working actually - in fact, this felt more like telecommuting than to be on MC - but it's really nice to be working from the comforts of home, in my pjs, looking out from the balcony to the morning sun. :)
And I have visitors... Ok maybe not exactly "visitors" but well Chick and Hwei came by after the dinner at Le Viet and the four of us (including Sis) had loads of fun watching YouTube videos with the two of them each claiming that their respective recommendations were funnier... I think they were the amusing ones. And then Mr. Jang and the soon-to-be brother-in-law OSH came by last evening as well cos I really didn't want to eat soupy stuff or porridge again, so I cooked a proper meal for the four of us. Half way through the dinner, Sis asked me "why do you keep looking at Mr. Jang???" And then she realised that I was not... I was just tilting my head in that direction lah. ^ ^
Tonight I'd probably be eating alone cos' both Sis and Mr. Jang are having some company dinner thing. But I know exactly what my cravings are: Curry fried rice! So I'll be cooking that at home and enjoying the last bit of my MC before weekend comes and I'd have to go back to work on Monday.... hee hee...
And I have visitors... Ok maybe not exactly "visitors" but well Chick and Hwei came by after the dinner at Le Viet and the four of us (including Sis) had loads of fun watching YouTube videos with the two of them each claiming that their respective recommendations were funnier... I think they were the amusing ones. And then Mr. Jang and the soon-to-be brother-in-law OSH came by last evening as well cos I really didn't want to eat soupy stuff or porridge again, so I cooked a proper meal for the four of us. Half way through the dinner, Sis asked me "why do you keep looking at Mr. Jang???" And then she realised that I was not... I was just tilting my head in that direction lah. ^ ^
Tonight I'd probably be eating alone cos' both Sis and Mr. Jang are having some company dinner thing. But I know exactly what my cravings are: Curry fried rice! So I'll be cooking that at home and enjoying the last bit of my MC before weekend comes and I'd have to go back to work on Monday.... hee hee...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
25 random things about me
Here're the 25 random things about me which I posted on Facebook as well. It's actually quite fun.. haha....
1. I really love personal space, which is why I on average spent about an hour in the bathroom before I go out (some of you might already know that), but hey that's the only place on earth where you are really alone with yourself k. And hence I find it quite amusing that one day my fiance couldn't control his curiosity and blurted,"What exactly are you doing in the bathroom????????!!!!" Till this day it's still a mystery to him.
2. I am curious about a lot of stuff but I have a short attention span.
3. On the issue of hobbies, I'd like to learn a lot of things but I don't like to go for classes. I prefer to do it my way. That's why I never did like going for piano lessons even though i liked playing the piano. For that matter I also don't like to follow recipes when I cook because I just like to experiment the dish myself even though it means making a mess and wasting the ingredients.
4. I seriously love Europe. If given the chance I'd migrate there.
5. When I was a child I suffered from an inferiority complex because I thought my sister looked better, had a gentler temper and was more popular. And I thought nobody liked me because I had a lousy temper which I obvioulsy thought was not my fault since I was born with it - Yes, a stubborn child indeed! But now I'm actually glad that I went through those phases of feeling that the whole world was unfair etc etc because I realised I've actually developed quite a resilient and independent character. And I'm seriously happy with who I am and what I have now (praise God!)
6. I love eating fries and chocolate ice-cream. But I can forego both if you give me a nice warm bed.
7. Whenever people say I'm a carbon copy of Mom, I really don't know how to react to that... When I was young I used to quarrel with her a lot so naturally I didn't take that as a compliment. But as I grow older I realised that she is not too bad afterall...
8. I weigh more than you think I weigh. My fiance said it's muscle mass but I don't know where.
9. I just have a thing for European castles because of Harry Potter. Or it could be the other way round... I have a thing for Harry Potter because of Hogwarts.
10. Religion aside, I wish I could do magic. Real magic. I wish I could fly or move things with a flick of my hand. No more having to pay for air tics or move heavy luggages between the trains when I travel.
11. I have a tendency to run and hide whenever I feel embarrassed. My face will turn really red and I'd look for things to hide behind, whether or not it can cover my full body.
12. Ooooh I love/hate (I don't know which) poking my face. I think it has become a recreational activity for me. When I was in my teens I pasted "Don't poke" and "Think before you squeeze!" notes on the toilet mirror. It never worked. My sister always laughed at these notes. Or at me.
13. Wrt pt 12, I think concealers are the most wonderful inventions on earth. (Yes, Fai. I know I shouldn't reveal this just like I shouldn't reveal that I had braces before! but nvm... )
14. I like dressing up but don't really follow the latest trend/fashion because erm... 1) everyone will be wearing the same thing and 2) it's normally out of my budget range. And I always wonder when people say "ooooh it's so you!"... is that supposed to be a compliment?
15. I don't like doing housework. That's the reason why I keep the kitchen as clean as possible when I cook - so that I don't have to do so much washing up after that. Having said, am quite proud of the fact that I did mop the floor, clean the toilet and wash my clothes every day when I was studying in France. Maybe that's because my place was only 9m2.
16. I've encountered people who behaved or looked like me. I actually felt horrified whenever that happened and immediately at the back of my mind I'd remind myself to kick those bad habits.
17. Deep inside me I have a fear that I'd treat my kids the way I treat my dog i.e. "come here! sit!" or "you are not going out.. go back inside!" or "have you been a good boy today?" or "where's your hand hand?? Give me your hand hand first" while dangling food in front of him.
18. I like taking photos of people (myself included) in all sorts of funny poses.
19. I love watching TV. So if I have to rank, it'd probably be sleep, TV, fries and chocolate ice-cream. The ideal scenario would be a nice warm bed with a TV in front, and loads of chocolate ice-cream and fries at the side table. I doubt I can move through the door though if I have this every day for 2 years straight.
20. I am proud of my self-proclaimed sense of creativity whether or not people understand/appreciate it. Art is subjective k.
21. Sometimes I behave more like a guy than a girl. And I quite like it.
22. I always thought I'd go for studious guys but my fiance proved me wrong. He is the crappiest person on earth and he makes me laugh. My lifelong de-stresser. Thank God for him.
23. I'm not a phone/sms person. I am a face-to-face and email person.
24. I just removed 2 wisdom teeth and I'm typing this with a swelling cheek and a mouth full of bloody saliva.
25. I've vetted and proofread this before I click the "publish" button. I built up this capability at work. So if you see grammatical or spelling errors, take it as intentional.
1. I really love personal space, which is why I on average spent about an hour in the bathroom before I go out (some of you might already know that), but hey that's the only place on earth where you are really alone with yourself k. And hence I find it quite amusing that one day my fiance couldn't control his curiosity and blurted,"What exactly are you doing in the bathroom????????!!!!" Till this day it's still a mystery to him.
2. I am curious about a lot of stuff but I have a short attention span.
3. On the issue of hobbies, I'd like to learn a lot of things but I don't like to go for classes. I prefer to do it my way. That's why I never did like going for piano lessons even though i liked playing the piano. For that matter I also don't like to follow recipes when I cook because I just like to experiment the dish myself even though it means making a mess and wasting the ingredients.
4. I seriously love Europe. If given the chance I'd migrate there.
5. When I was a child I suffered from an inferiority complex because I thought my sister looked better, had a gentler temper and was more popular. And I thought nobody liked me because I had a lousy temper which I obvioulsy thought was not my fault since I was born with it - Yes, a stubborn child indeed! But now I'm actually glad that I went through those phases of feeling that the whole world was unfair etc etc because I realised I've actually developed quite a resilient and independent character. And I'm seriously happy with who I am and what I have now (praise God!)
6. I love eating fries and chocolate ice-cream. But I can forego both if you give me a nice warm bed.
7. Whenever people say I'm a carbon copy of Mom, I really don't know how to react to that... When I was young I used to quarrel with her a lot so naturally I didn't take that as a compliment. But as I grow older I realised that she is not too bad afterall...
8. I weigh more than you think I weigh. My fiance said it's muscle mass but I don't know where.
9. I just have a thing for European castles because of Harry Potter. Or it could be the other way round... I have a thing for Harry Potter because of Hogwarts.
10. Religion aside, I wish I could do magic. Real magic. I wish I could fly or move things with a flick of my hand. No more having to pay for air tics or move heavy luggages between the trains when I travel.
11. I have a tendency to run and hide whenever I feel embarrassed. My face will turn really red and I'd look for things to hide behind, whether or not it can cover my full body.
12. Ooooh I love/hate (I don't know which) poking my face. I think it has become a recreational activity for me. When I was in my teens I pasted "Don't poke" and "Think before you squeeze!" notes on the toilet mirror. It never worked. My sister always laughed at these notes. Or at me.
13. Wrt pt 12, I think concealers are the most wonderful inventions on earth. (Yes, Fai. I know I shouldn't reveal this just like I shouldn't reveal that I had braces before! but nvm... )
14. I like dressing up but don't really follow the latest trend/fashion because erm... 1) everyone will be wearing the same thing and 2) it's normally out of my budget range. And I always wonder when people say "ooooh it's so you!"... is that supposed to be a compliment?
15. I don't like doing housework. That's the reason why I keep the kitchen as clean as possible when I cook - so that I don't have to do so much washing up after that. Having said, am quite proud of the fact that I did mop the floor, clean the toilet and wash my clothes every day when I was studying in France. Maybe that's because my place was only 9m2.
16. I've encountered people who behaved or looked like me. I actually felt horrified whenever that happened and immediately at the back of my mind I'd remind myself to kick those bad habits.
17. Deep inside me I have a fear that I'd treat my kids the way I treat my dog i.e. "come here! sit!" or "you are not going out.. go back inside!" or "have you been a good boy today?" or "where's your hand hand?? Give me your hand hand first" while dangling food in front of him.
18. I like taking photos of people (myself included) in all sorts of funny poses.
19. I love watching TV. So if I have to rank, it'd probably be sleep, TV, fries and chocolate ice-cream. The ideal scenario would be a nice warm bed with a TV in front, and loads of chocolate ice-cream and fries at the side table. I doubt I can move through the door though if I have this every day for 2 years straight.
20. I am proud of my self-proclaimed sense of creativity whether or not people understand/appreciate it. Art is subjective k.
21. Sometimes I behave more like a guy than a girl. And I quite like it.
22. I always thought I'd go for studious guys but my fiance proved me wrong. He is the crappiest person on earth and he makes me laugh. My lifelong de-stresser. Thank God for him.
23. I'm not a phone/sms person. I am a face-to-face and email person.
24. I just removed 2 wisdom teeth and I'm typing this with a swelling cheek and a mouth full of bloody saliva.
25. I've vetted and proofread this before I click the "publish" button. I built up this capability at work. So if you see grammatical or spelling errors, take it as intentional.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
My weekend
This year's Valentine's Day was "special" because Mr. Jang and I didn't do the usual movie and dinner stuff. (P/S: I gave him a $1.70 eraser for Valentine's Day. Something that I was very proud of. Hahahaha...) We went instead to the Boon Keng area to view the DBSS flat, the one which we so wanted but could only marginally afford. That unit on the 29th floor with the master bedroom facing the Marina seemed the perfect unit but the price $640, 000 was really a little too steep. We had to factor in things like not having job stability in times like this and planning for kids etc. And so it was a no-go. Sigh....
We then spent the evening at Wheng's place having a nice and cosy BBQ. Food was good but what was better was the 珠光宝气 DVD... oh gosh, HK drama series are always so much better than the local ones. I watched 6集 in a row and if it wasn't for the hoegaarden that made me so sleepy, I would have continued watching.
And Sunday came... (I must control my grumpiness on this) to cut the long story short I was supposed to go for an event in the evening but I only discovered upon arrival that there was change in plans and I was not longer needed!!!! If I had known earlier, I would have enjoyed my Sunday more... I would have more time to do up Sis' hair for her friend's wedding... I would have made plans for other stuff etc etc... (not blaming you AL but I wish the bosses could make up their minds sometimes and things wouldn't be so messy! :/)
In any case, things would probably be slower next week because I'm going to extract my wisdom tooth on Tuesday! That means a week's MC for me... honestly, I welcome the break although it meant that I have to endure the pain of going for tooth extraction...
We then spent the evening at Wheng's place having a nice and cosy BBQ. Food was good but what was better was the 珠光宝气 DVD... oh gosh, HK drama series are always so much better than the local ones. I watched 6集 in a row and if it wasn't for the hoegaarden that made me so sleepy, I would have continued watching.
And Sunday came... (I must control my grumpiness on this) to cut the long story short I was supposed to go for an event in the evening but I only discovered upon arrival that there was change in plans and I was not longer needed!!!! If I had known earlier, I would have enjoyed my Sunday more... I would have more time to do up Sis' hair for her friend's wedding... I would have made plans for other stuff etc etc... (not blaming you AL but I wish the bosses could make up their minds sometimes and things wouldn't be so messy! :/)
In any case, things would probably be slower next week because I'm going to extract my wisdom tooth on Tuesday! That means a week's MC for me... honestly, I welcome the break although it meant that I have to endure the pain of going for tooth extraction...
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Surviving 10 laps
After my usual Sunday morning of attending church service, Sis and I decided that it was time to burn off a few calories by attempting to swim. After assessing that we were still presentable in our bikinis, we went off for a dip in the pool.
We said we would do 10 laps since we won't have that much of time before the boys ended their baptism class. Boy, I had barely finished 4 laps when I was panting like mad. By the time I finished 6 laps, I felt like I was about to foam at the mouth . And towards the end of it (yes, I did 10 laps!), I really felt like vomitting.
The I-want-to-puke kind of feeling persisted even as I showered. My hands actually shook when I reached for the shower foam.
I can't believe that my stamina had gone that bad. What ever happened to this one time sportswoman?? How am I going to lose that 3 kg if I could barely do 10 laps!!
We said we would do 10 laps since we won't have that much of time before the boys ended their baptism class. Boy, I had barely finished 4 laps when I was panting like mad. By the time I finished 6 laps, I felt like I was about to foam at the mouth . And towards the end of it (yes, I did 10 laps!), I really felt like vomitting.
The I-want-to-puke kind of feeling persisted even as I showered. My hands actually shook when I reached for the shower foam.
I can't believe that my stamina had gone that bad. What ever happened to this one time sportswoman?? How am I going to lose that 3 kg if I could barely do 10 laps!!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Researching on the right things...
I set my priorities right this morning: spend the entire time surfing the net for wedding ideas, hairstyles, venues etc etc when I should really work on my homework. But hey between planning for a wedding (read: long term goal) and homework (read: short term goal) I think the choice is rather obvious.
Plus, I am still angry with the Prof for expecting us to work over the weekend when he openly declared 2 weeks ago that he has a life too and he is only going to send us the reading materials on Monday before lunch when the class is on Monday evening. Very considerate.
Anyway I went to the singaporebrides.com website and lo and behold there's basically everything I need. Today's research was focused on venues (although I got slightly distracted by the hairstyles). Here are some of the restaurant/hotels which I'm considering:
Noble House
http://www.tunglok.com/noble/wedding.html#menus
Merchant Court
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/swissotel_merchant_court/index.htm
Carlton
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/carlton/
Sheraton Towers
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/sheraton/
Hilton
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/hilton/
Grand Copthrone Waterfront http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/grand_copthorne_waterfront/
Mandarin Oriental
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/oriental/
Regent
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/regent/
Am also trying to see if I can get any useful information from forums and blogs. Here's where the so-called capability building from my job comes in handy i.e. assessing sentiments, identifying gaps and providing recommendations! Hopefully I can get a general sense of review from people who have organised/attended weddings before.
Have to relook at the theme as well, given that my initial "victorian/english" garden style wedding has gone down the drain after the Legends @ Fort Canning doesn't seem to be an ideal location afternoon... or are there any other locations with grand marquees?
Plus, I am still angry with the Prof for expecting us to work over the weekend when he openly declared 2 weeks ago that he has a life too and he is only going to send us the reading materials on Monday before lunch when the class is on Monday evening. Very considerate.
Anyway I went to the singaporebrides.com website and lo and behold there's basically everything I need. Today's research was focused on venues (although I got slightly distracted by the hairstyles). Here are some of the restaurant/hotels which I'm considering:
Noble House
http://www.tunglok.com/noble/wedding.html#menus
Merchant Court
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/swissotel_merchant_court/index.htm
Carlton
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/carlton/
Sheraton Towers
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/sheraton/
Hilton
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/hilton/
Grand Copthrone Waterfront http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/grand_copthorne_waterfront/
Mandarin Oriental
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/oriental/
Regent
http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/regent/
Am also trying to see if I can get any useful information from forums and blogs. Here's where the so-called capability building from my job comes in handy i.e. assessing sentiments, identifying gaps and providing recommendations! Hopefully I can get a general sense of review from people who have organised/attended weddings before.
Have to relook at the theme as well, given that my initial "victorian/english" garden style wedding has gone down the drain after the Legends @ Fort Canning doesn't seem to be an ideal location afternoon... or are there any other locations with grand marquees?
Friday, February 6, 2009
Work... work... work...
Just barely a week after I said people should learn how to enjoy life... I'm going back to the unfortunate work-work-work routine. :( Things are coming in non-stop and there's just no stopping them! But honestly speaking, I don't hate my work. In fact I quite enjoy it (in a fulfilling kinda way). I think it's important to enjoy what you are doing and I'm able to learn tons and tons.
Plus the colleagues are nice. Well, most of them.... :)
And it's quite funny that one actually told me that "Grace, you don't seem to be happy in this job". I think maybe I appeared too grouchy sometimes... looking like I'm going to tear my hair out and scream any time.
I think the coming months will get more and more hectic with the event I'm involved in looming near and school work getting heavier and heavier (stupid leturer giving us instructions only on Friday and expect us to present on Monday!!!!) *$%&$##%%
But what to do.... I have a choice to just do it or just be slack... :( Sigh.... I know I'd have to work on it over the weekend again....
Plus the colleagues are nice. Well, most of them.... :)
And it's quite funny that one actually told me that "Grace, you don't seem to be happy in this job". I think maybe I appeared too grouchy sometimes... looking like I'm going to tear my hair out and scream any time.
I think the coming months will get more and more hectic with the event I'm involved in looming near and school work getting heavier and heavier (stupid leturer giving us instructions only on Friday and expect us to present on Monday!!!!) *$%&$##%%
But what to do.... I have a choice to just do it or just be slack... :( Sigh.... I know I'd have to work on it over the weekend again....
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