Bugs here, there, everywhere

The flu bugs, cough bugs and sore throat bugs(is there such bugs??) has been happily staying around in my workplace. These "visitors" came unwelcome and invaded our privacy. Leaving me and my colleagues with sassy voices at the end of everyday after we see the kids.

Most of the kids also came with mucous and phlegm, coughs and sneezes. At this rate, how are we going to recover? We could be in the process of recovery but another "smart Alec" bug come and attack us, yet again.

It has been 2 weeks. Hopefully I recover soon. Do not want to have any cough-induced asthma again.

Thinking back......

The one that I had in 2007 nearly took my life man, even though that incident wasn't cough-induced. I don't know what is the cause but I know how it feels when one cannot breathe through nose and mouth. That is a nightmare. That time I thought I was going to die there and then. But I can't imagine how I managed to go to see doctor only 2-3 days after my breathing difficulties. I can't even imagine how stupid"brave" I was to still take bus 72 to Hougang Polyclinic from NYP. Thanks to Weiting who followed me there, who was worried that I might faint anytime, especially I can't even talk at all.

Yet, I can't imagine if the doctor did not give me the inhaled steriods and I did not force request the doctor to give me, this entry might be typed by a spirit(if you get what I meant).

Hmmm.... I think I need to seriously stick to my medication routine if anything else fails.

Past Quotes... ...

"Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you feel. And if you are ever going to have other people trust you, you must feel that you can trust them, too - even when you’re in the dark. Even when you’re falling."

"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in."

"So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning."

- Tuesdays with Morrie

Blog about it before. Click here to view. Hmmm.... maybe I should come out with a book called Sundays with Eileen.

How about that?

Quote received on a sunday:

"Like the trees need the Earth. Like the night needs the Moon.
Like the star needs the Sky. Like the guitar needs the Tune. My world needs you.
I Miss You."

Good English?

Actually I am quite suprised how some people from US writes chat in English. I thought they suppose to be speaking good English? Maybe I'm wrong.

Tony: are ur work is hard orwhat ??
Me: er.. why u say so?
Tony: cuz u don't have chance to chat with me
Tony: are u understand
Me: oooh
Tony: are is it hard?
Me: okie.. not really
Tony: r u love it ??
Me: u mean do i love my job?
Me: of course I love my job....
Tony: nice thing that u do something u love it ..


Aiyo..... It can be irriting at times to see such english... even when I am talking singlish.... it still sounds nice.....

Maybe that's why some people gets irritated when people writes improper English like "dunno" and said it should be "don't know"

Btw.... spelling for "goodbye" is "bye bye" and not "buyz buyz" or "buy buy".... lolx.... You know who you are.... lolx

巫啟賢金曲集

I borrowed 2 CDs from my colleague.... Nice old songs by 巫啟賢... ... Sometimes music has no bounderies... ... they just helped you to explain what you are feeling inside. It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart... ...

巫啟賢金曲集 Disc 1

1. 思念谁
2. 太傻
3. 爱你变成害你
4. 爱情傀儡
5. 我感觉不到你
6. 不该让你等太久
7. 团圆
8. 人生如梦
9. 爱情住过的房间
10. 都是路弯弯
11. 我知道你不会忘了我
12. 相爱是一钟选择
13. 你是我的唯一
14. 红尘来去一场梦
15. 爱人哪
16. 偶尔爱我的人
17. 爱情来的时候
    

巫啟賢金曲集 Disc 2

1. 等你等到我心痛
2. 別以為男人就不會哭
3. 愛那麼重
4. 心酸的情歌
5. 幾乎愛上你
6. 繼續愛下去
7. 告白
8. 愛有多深就會多遠
9. 變了散了就算了
10. 月光寶盒
11. 傷心的人更傷心
12. 存心
13. 真的謝謝你
14. 養愛情
15. 夢與現實
16. 風
17. 我沒有錢 我不要臉

Shampoo and Facial

I have ran out of my shampoo. That was my 2nd bottle of Essence shampoo and conditional. Both is the big bottle kind, where you press the cap to eject the shampoo and conditioner (sorry.... don't know other words to describe it). For last 2 days, I was using my Sunsilk "Sliky Straight" shampoo that was leftover before my 1st bottle of Essence shampoo was bought. You can see how long ago that was?

But who cares when I ran out of shampoo and need "cleaning" for my hair? And guess what? I found out that my hair remains straight even when I wake up in the morning when I washed it the night before!!! Ohoh.... and just a reminder, I think the sunsilk shampoo was bought even before I did my rebonding in December 2007, last year. Thus, I didn't know the "Effect" of the shampoo.

Thus, today I decided to go and get a set of shampoo and decided on SUNSILK Shampoo. Time for a change I guess. This time, I got the newer "version one" - Style Sunsilk "Straight and Sleek". Maybe they have changed the purple color one to another color? Will post up the photos maybe tomorrow.

And because I bought the shampoo and conditioner, which totals up to more than $15, I am entitled to some items at a discounted rate and I decided to get myself a facial cleanser since mine is finishing. The facial cleanser that I got is the Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing Foam Cleanser.
In another note, Citispa called me to remind me that it is time to do my facial. lolx. This is the 2nd time that they called. Surprised that Xiu Ling/Eileen actually went for facial?!??!

YES.... you didn't hear wrongly. I went for facial and is so going for a few more? Cause I bought a package of 5 treatments when I went there for my promotional eye treatment and facial@$28 exlcuding GST. I couldn't "keep" myself pretty/nice when I was a student cause I have to save to pay for my school fees. Not that I no need to save now nor did I said I have become prettier.... but I can still afford to pamper myself once in a while. Who doesn't wants to look good in front of others?

And well, MABEL's wedding is coming!!! This gives me a very good excuse for me to go for my facial!!! =D Most likely will be going on the 10 August.... =)

Amazing Kids

Amazing children. One with powerful voice. One with powerful piano skills. Both music talents.

Silence

Sometimes... ... Have this happens to you?

You do not tell someone - your friend/your family/your loved ones, why you do certain things or what you did, because you think

"they will not understand even when I tell them"

Maybe, it was because they really don't/will not understand... ... maybe it was because we just don't know how to explain to them so that they can understand?

Well, don't know when, I stopped telling my mom what I've been doing. Cause sometimes, I just don't know how to explain what I am doing. I share lesser things now.

But being in both positions of person thinking "they will not understand even when I tell them" as well as in the position of person "wanting to understand/know even I may not understand", it does shed some light on why people remain silence.

On the other hand, being in the position of "wanting to understand/know even I may not understand", it doesn't matter whether I understand or not, so long you tell me/share with me what is happening.

Contradicting isn't it? Complicated to understand? Sometimes things are not so complex. They are simple but it is the human mind that makes it so complicated.

Talking about complicated, someone once asked me, if I am addicted to complicated stuff. lolx. Well, I do like challenging stuff... ... but not when human relationships (friendship, love, family,etc) are concerned. When human relationships are concerned, I like it plain and simple.

In an old sms conversation in April:

"You are gonna get bored with me when I get 'uncomplicated' huh?"

Nope. I don't think so. Do you think so?

*edited*
Are you getting bored with me now that you get "uncomplicated?"

Drew Barrymore

I like Drew Barrymore's 50 1st dates... ... It was awesome.

I was searching for some stuff and I saw her new movie production next year :

He's just not that into you.

It will most likely be out Feb 2009... ....

The story is based on Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo's He just not that into you.

For more info, click here.

Hetic Weekend

YES..... IT is FINALLY OVER... ... It has been a LONNNG and Tiring weekend... ... but glad it has paid off.

Basically, I was at the starting venue, at ard 4.15pm.... then we started preparing... ... shifting tables and chairs, get everything ready. When the participants came, I'd helped out in the checking of bags and keeping "prohibited stuff". After flagoff, we transport some stuff back to kovan, then we went to have our late dinner.

Then, we went around stations to see if they needed help. The place that we stopped over was at The Cathay. I was there around 11 plus. Was helping out at the station to tide over the bottleneck. Took the following photo when we were trying to be spies after the bottleneck, checking on people to see if anyone is cheating.

I also came to realise that someone was at THE CATHAY that night too for his movie. Too pity I smsed him abit too late. lolx.

Anyway, after that, we proceeded to other places for deployment, picking up ppl... sending ppl... then after, we reached PA HQ at ard 4+.... then after that, I went out again to fetch back the walkie talkies from 3 stations... ...

After that, we packed up PA HQ.... .... and proceed to the Pasir Ris Elias CC. That was ard 7+ am when we reached there. Then around 8+, I was deployed to Changi Chapel. And I was there till 2.15pm.

I cannot believe I have to bluff my colleague and his friends when he used the help card - Anything. I gave him a wrong answer. I'm sorry but I just cannot tell you that the answer is a wrong answer. Thank god your team came back with a bingo card. =)

Well, as I was the "clue master", I have to repeat the clue to every single team. At least 2-3 times per team. There were 50 teams who came to the station ---> 50*3 = 150 times... ... And well, that results to my coughing again... ...

When everything ended... ... it was around 4+ already. But glad it was over. Time to have a good rest already. =)

Anyway, finally can post the following pic. Took when I went for 1 of the dry runs before the actual race.. ...

Night scene of the Singapore Flyer from the rooftop of Esplande.

More photos will be posted up when I get hold some of them. =)

Busy and Tiring Weekend

It has been a tiring and busy weekend... ...

I shall update on it tonight. Reached home closed to 6pm, should be earlier de..... byt nvm....

Anyway, when I reached home, I just went to bath right away.... then hang ard my comp for 10-15 mins.... damn tired.... then just left my comp on and went to zzzZz....

Wake up on and off.... for less than 15-30 mins....have dinner.... go to sleep again.... everytime wakes up... want to use comp.... but just super tired.... so went back to sleep again... ...

Going to get changed and go to work le.... see ya later... ...

Creative Artist @ work

Well..... that's me..... when either I'm stressed.... or bored.... just some Time out for me... ... for me to rest my mind and think about something else.

My colleauges were funny. They said I can ask my reader to find the "matching shells" and then they will win a date with Ms Eileen Quek Xiu Ling. *laughs*

海的演奏会

好久没听海的演奏会了。。。 还记得我第一次独自一人去 Pasir Ris Park 听海的演奏会 。。。

那年是 2001 年，初级学院一年级的时候。。。 。。。

那时候好像是要拿年底考试成绩的时候， 心情非常不好。。。 当时我想了些什么我也记不得了。。。 可能想。。。 我为什么没去 Poly 吧。。。 也有可能对自己有点失望。。。 因为我从小学到中学都十分好胜。。。也在 O Level “拼了一命” 会来， 才能从 Prelims L1R5 的 27 分 到 O Level L1R5 的 13 分， L1R4 的 9 分。

当我听完海的演奏会时， 我已经做了心理准备， 成绩好坏与否，我还是会继续走下去。。。 结果隔天成绩公布了。。。 我留级了。。。


海。。。 在何时何在。。。 都会为我演奏， 尽管我是一个人。。。。 =）

晚安！

Shape Run 2008's Result

The timing for my run is released on the Shape Run's website.

My timing is 1 hrs 20mins 34.65 secs. And I was only positioned 1811^th out of 2367 women who participated in the 10km run. Sad ah?

But nvm... ... I've completed the race. I'm racing against myself. Not against other women. They are my targets that I set for me to race against myself.

Behind Closed Doors

I just checked some of the episodic synopsis for "Behind Closed Doors". I think if anyone of you guys are free, you all should take a look at it if that week's topic interest you. To me, these issues are not just family issues but some is becoming social issues, something worth pondering about but often treated as taboo.

• Episode 8 (July 29, 2008) - Bigamy
• Episode 9 (Aug 5, 2008) - Child Abuse
• Episode 10 (Aug 12, 2008) - Toy Boys
• Episode 11 (Aug 19, 2008) - Sexual Harrassment
• Episode 12 (Aug 26, 2008) - Impotence
• Episode 13 (Sept 2, 2008) - Geylang Girls

For more description on the individual episode, please go to the Behind Closed Doors's official website. FYI, the show is on every Tuesdays, 10pm on Channel 5.

时间与完美

“时间错过了，已经不能再重来。可是你还有未来去珍惜”

“只要包容不完美，就一切完美。”

- 王田裁在《一切完美》对谢韵仪说的话

Life ....

"Expect the worse but hope for the best."

- Ms Eileen Quek Xiu Ling

Does it sounds irony?

I guess life is......

Always.

I just cannot imagine... ...

I was watching this show, last night, that I recorded online that was shown on channel 5, Tuesday - Behind closed door. (Episode 7)

In this show, it talk about this 9 year old gal who got pregnant by her classmate. 9 YEARS OLD!! Yes... don't be surprised how she can get pregnant. I supposed so long her period has started.... she is "ReadY" to be pregnant? By the time her mother knows that she is pregnant, she is already 6 mths pregnant. No abortion is allowed. Thus, the family sent her overseas for her to delivery the child and gave away for adoption. Then the gal continue to stay overseas to complete her primary school education.

Well, can you imagine if you are the 9 year old "father", 20 years down the road.... and you met this gal who is 9 years old younger than you.... who is probably 21 years old..... and you both fell in love? And.... the nightmare came.... when you both got together and have intimacy.... and gave birth to a child.... SEE the nightmare?

I guess... .... I don;t know.... I am just speechless when I saw that.

In another incident, there was this 24 yr old gal.... who had done 3 abortions since she was 19 years old... ...

Kinda sad.... but well.... I guess it all comes to moral issues.... and whether you can afford to take care of the baby... but then again... ... it's a life I guess... maybe... it should be given an opportunity to live, regardless how hard it might be to raise him/her up... ....

But I guess.... I wouldn't be able to comment much as I'm not in such position.

Edited: The

相信

“如果你身边没有可以相信的人，那你就相信我把。”

- <<一切完美>>

Good things must share

Today, my ex-adult client's mother came to look for me and requested that I lend her my receipe book (9 years old collection, from year 1999 till now) longer.

As someone who is willing to share, of course it is my pleasure to lend her longer.

I missed cooking. Maybe one day I shall get back to cooking again. Haven't been cooking for quite some time already. Usually will cook when I am exceptionally happy or sad but no longer does that.

I missed baking.... and cook special food. =)

Shall see how ba.....

张韶涵-我的最爱

My colleague lend me her Angela's Album..... I like this song so much....

张韶涵-我的最爱

像一场梦却醒不过来
另一个我在看着我
她问我值不值得
为你付出所有
只要一想起你的温柔
就会让我看不清楚
你想做的你
没有谁强迫我坚强
我却都忍的住
清醒的孤独
你永远是我的最爱
不管爱你有多难
我的心只想属于你
无法预知的未来
你试着抱起我
却看见远方寂寞
爱将会克服一切
在我心中
我不会停止爱着你
握着你温热的手
就算偶尔透露
你的不安和放纵
我总是相信你

另一个你在看着我
他问我愿不愿意
给你更多自由
只要一想起你的忧愁
我想做的我
梦里的孤独

自己与环境

人改变环境来适应自己，还是改变自己去适应环境？

What colour is yout psyche?

Your Psyche is Yellow

You have a ton of energy - both physical and mental endurance. You are rational and logical, and you can help almost anyone think clearly. Optimistic and bright, you also have a secret side that's a little darker. When you are too yellow: You will do anything to get your way, and no one will be the wiser When you don't have enough yellow: you lack confidence, drive, and humor

What Color Is Your Psyche?

Horoscope of the day and tomorrow.....

Today
The warmth you feel for others is readily apparent today as the Fire Sign Theatre encourages you to burn all your candles at both ends. With so many planets in Sagittarius-friendly fire, you are inspired and inspiring, loved and loving. Don't get caught up in spinning mental wheels that take you nowhere at all. Just follow your heart.

Tomorrow
You may be afraid to open your heart today because you are reminded of an old relationship wound. But don't take the course of least resistance by putting up walls to protect your vulnerability. If you do, you'll only increase your loneliness and feed the hurtful memories. Instead, muster up enough courage to come out and say exactly how you feel to someone you trust.

Stop Peeing on the Seat Please... ....

I guess sometimes some guys need to be a little more considerate when they used the toilet, especially if they are going to be shared with the ladies.

If you cannot aim well, jolly well go closer or lower. Do not "DO" it as you like and leave a mess on the toilet seats. It gets super irritating when we ladies have to clean it every time we need to use it. We have to clean up "your mess"... ... Please.... AIM..... WELL..... And even if you are not a marksman... it wouldn't take you long to just clean it... ...


Maybe one fine day..... our toilet will be like that... ...

To teach you how to aim... ... =P

Tying the knot... ...

Don't be suprised or shocked..... Cause... it is not MINE..... Mine still have to wait long... long... long.... lolx....

It is my JC's BEST FRIEND's WEDDING... ...



Just posting it up to remind/ to inform those who still doesn't know....

The details are as follows... ...

Mabel will be having a pre-wedding gathering BBQ @ Pasir Ris Coasta Sand on 2nd August 2008.

And her Church Wedding Ceremony is as follows:

Date:	Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time:	10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:	St Anne's Church
Street:	66 Sengkang East Way Singapore 548593
City/Town:	Singapore, Singapore

And her dinner banquet details:

Date:	Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time:	7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location:	Grand Plaza Park Hotel
Street:	10 Coleman Street Singapore 179809 ( Behind Peninsular Excelsior hotel)
City/Town:	Singapore, Singapore

For more information, you can either sms me or email me at doggieger@yahoo.com. Alternatively, you can email mabel at

mabel.eve@gmail.com. If all fails, sms me to get her mobile number.

Please spread the words around... ...

Thanks.

Uniquely you.....

I was sharing/introducing some songs to my colleagues just now and I came across this song that I liked and taken part in SADeaf event in 2005 by "singing it with sign language".

My music story..... 我的音乐故事。。。是不能说的秘密吗？

Uniquely You by Wendy Koh ... ...

There's a place in my heart
That I keep for someone special
Memories forever true to me
Take me through those tougher days

Suddenly I found in you
All the joy, the smiles and laughter
All the hope and love divine
Always you - you on my mind

I always knew - there would be the day
When I give my heart away
To the one who'll always keep me safe and warm
If I should go - I won't ever forget
The special days, the times we had
And no matter what - whether winds of change
You will always be - Uniquely you...

...In my heart
Where I keep my little treasure
It's a time I always turn to
It's the place where you're by my side

I always knew - there would be the day
When I give my heart away
To the one who'll always keep me safe and warm
If I should go - I won't ever forget
The special days, the times we had
And no matter what - whether winds of change
You will always be - Uniquely you

There's a place in my heart
That I keep for someone special
It's a time I always turn to
It's the place where you're by my side
You're the special one - my only'
Cos it's you - Uniquely You

Composer / Lyricist:Ken Low
Song sing by: Joi Chua and Wendi Koh

How Should You Get Fit?

Your Fitness Type: Thrilling

You feel like mainstream exercise is way too ordinary and cookie cutter. And going to the gym is the worst if of it. It's like having a second job. Try exercise that's adventurous, like snowboarding, rock climbing, and kayaking. The only limit to what thrilling exercise you could undertake is your imagination... and your wallet!

How Should You Get Fit?

What Hand Gesture Are You?

You Are an "A-OK"

Your life philosophy can be summed up as, "Whatever will be, will be." Your greatest wish is to live each day a little better than the next. You are naturally calm and stable. Some people would call you a rock. You feel one with the world. You are a spiritual person, though no one who knows you would guess it.

What Hand Gesture Are You?

Can you spot a liar?

You Sometimes Know When Someone's Lying

You can spot a liar if the liar slips up, but you're not always aware of other people's dishonesty. Eventually a liar will reveal himself, and you usually will figure out if you've been lied to. However, someone could be duping you without you knowing it. So watch out for the telltale signs of lying!

Can You Spot a Liar?

My PC mouse is hungry

My mouse had just eaten my egg and ham bread. The bread just toppled when I wanted to bring it over to eat....

This is the bread that I am talking about.....


What a day... ...

What Are You Looking for in a Relationship?

Saw this quiz that I took long ago.... and decided to post it again.....

What Are You Looking for in a Relationship?

My Result: Best Friend

There are many different ways to look at relationships, but for you, finding a best friend, the one person you share everything with, is the most important. Some people focus more on the romantic image of a soul mate to last the span of time, but you probably prefer the reality of making the most of every moment of every day. And who better to live those moments with than someone who's true blue through and through?


The ideal match for you is probably someone who can anticipate the next word out of your mouth and who laughs at the punch line before you even tell it. Chances are it's important to you that they'd expand your circle of friends, introduce you to new places, faces, and experiences, too. Whether this relationship is here for the short- or the long- term, you're a take-it-as-it-comes kind of person, with few expectations or fairytales to live up to. You'd take your constant companion and trusted secret-keeper over a fairy princess or Prince Charming, any day. Whether you realize it or not, there's someone out there who feels the same way about you. Like you, that someone is looking for the one person to be their best friend — both in the bedroom and out.

Take this test >

Long overdued post

Our ex-driver's Mr Tan's Farewell Lunch at Tampines Centre Community Complex's Food Palace Zhi Cha Stall...... on 15 July 2008

Let's us all wish Mr Tan all the best in his career in the new company that he is in. =)

What do you think this looks like?

What do you think this looks like? Post your answers in my comments! =P

I appear in my organisation newsletter!

I appear in my organsation's newsletter (page 10)...... but.... I looked so tired... lolx.... Photos taken before I change dept to see Children.....

For Better or Worse, In sickness or Health

Today, I came across this article in my Organisation's July Newsletter. (page 15)

“I take you to be my lawfully wedded husband/wife, tohave and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."

This article talks about how a couple stays together after either one of the spouse acquired a disability. To me, these couples are very admirable as it is already difficult to maintain a "normal" marriage for some people, what's more about a marriage when one of the couple acquired a disability.

Through my 1 year experience working with adults with disabilities, it is heartening to see that the spouses remain by the side of the persons with disablities. Though at times the persons with disabilties may be "grouchy", scolded at them, etc, they still, without any grumbles, stay by the side of them. Some even gave more TLC (tender, loving, care) to their partners. Though I cannot be sure if their is more or less, as I didn't know them before they acquired their disabilities.

For better or worse... ...
Something that we know that for sure, when one has acquired a disability, the other spouse has to take on the roles and responsibilities that was undertaken previously by the persons with disabilities. Thus, as mentioned in the newsletter, there may be additional role to be played by the well spouse which will be stressful for him/her. This spouse may also have to give more and expect lesser from the persons with disablities.

For richer, for poor
With the breadwinner being the persons with disablities, the family's finanical is deeply impacted. Now the other spouse have to shoulder the responsiblitiy to earn a living for the family. But at the same time, we have to agree that there will be an increase of expenditure such as medical fees, alternate childcare arrangement or even hiring a caregiver(maid) to take care if the spouse has to work.

To love and to cherish
When one has aquired a disablity, more often than not, mutual support that has once been presence, has become one-sided. And things like dreams and goals as well as intimacy may have to take a back seat till things get better. Thus, the relationships will change and couples has to find alternative to support one another and ways to feel intimate and to relook their goals.

Till death do us apart
As stated in the article, disability does not end a relationship. To me, it just show how strong a relationship is!


In summary, it is always very heartening to see how one can provide unconditional love and care for persons with disability.

Visit to the Doctor

Finally, after so long, I went to see the doctor. Cough getting worse... while sore throat getting better.... maybe because my phlegm/mucous has became lubricant for my throat... lolx....

Well, went to work in the morning as there were 2 kids that I didn't see them 2 weeks ago and if I didn't see them today, they have to wait for another 2 weeks. So I turned up for work. 1 came and the other didn't. Had another client at 1030am but my admin assistant was kind enough to ask if I want to ask the client to come earlier and he helped me to call his mother. And after abit of paperwork, I left the office.

Went to see the doctor near my place. Luckily there was no queue. Then the doc was asking what happened, as usual. Then he asked if I need MC for today. I said yes... but I already went to work in the morning, cause now seeing children. He said, "Oh.... then better take MC...." I was like..... "I think is they spread to me one lor." lolx... Then he was asking..... "Do I give you 1/2 day MC or 1 day? Got 1/2 day one meh?" *laugh* Then I told him, you can give me 1 day la....

Then came home.... had lunch.... and taken medication....

Now going to zzzz for a while..... bye babes and dudes.....

Shape Run 2008

Finally I went for the run. Got to wake up as early as 5am. Dragged myself off my bed. Wash up, have a half a banana muffin and 1 cup 0f 100+ and went to take a quick bathe.

Took the train to city hall and reached about 6.30am. Went to Raffles City Shopping Centre toilet and there was a super long queue but no choice, have to wait still. Then we strolled to Padang and had our warm up. Before we did that, how about some time for photo-taking?






Afterwhich, we strolled to the starting line..... and if you know me.... Time to take photos again....


Then off we go... running at different pace.....

There is something to be learnt from just the race if you can relate.....

Life is just like running a marathon. There are people "running with you" and you are not alone. There are people who motivates you and yet there are people who discourages you but if you realised, it is not the destination that really matters but how you get there.

Of course you need to know how far you are from your destination (which this shape run fails terribly) then will you be able to plan your steps on how to get there. Sometimes, at certain roads, there may be more "obstacles" (more people blocking your way) than usual and sometimes you do get help to make your journey smoother (water for drinking).

And although my friends are not "running" together with me, but we have the same goals to achieve and I know I will be meeting them at the end point and we'll be cheering for one another. Isn't that what friends are for?

This is also my first time running from City Hall all the way to Marina Bay. On the way, I see buildings that I didn't take clear look at as compared to when I take public transports. Sometimes in life, we just missed out this small little things. Like I said, the roads may be unfamilar but with an open-minded, nothing is impossible, especially with determination.

Okay.... now back to my run.... I wasn't in my top form today actually. Had sore throat, flu and coughing abit. Coughing more now after the run. Had sneeze out lots of muscous this morning, which I think I shouldn't elaborate more on that. During the run, I am just jogging.... all the way.... and I only picked up my speed when I make a U-turn at the 5km mark. Then between 5-7km, that is where I overtake people and get different people to be my pacer. But soon come the pain on side of my right knee and left ankle. As I tell myself - "Mind over Body" As stubborn as I can be, I continued to run as I promised myself that I will not stop unless I am approaching the water point.

Woah... the pain was immediate when I stopped for water. But slight better after that. So I ran.... and Ran..... and ran.... but never reached the finshing line. I guess it happens at times in your life when you tries and tries... but you seems never be able to reach your goal? Then there was this guy who I think was telling his gf/wife that just 500m more.... I was like.... so happy... finally 500m left.... but that 500m seems like 500+500+500 metres can? It was really not 500m.... make me happy for no reasons.....

Then finally.... the signboard says "500m" and I tries my best... but couldn't pick up much speed until the last, maybe, 100m. But was good, timing I think is 1 hr 20 mins XX secs. But have to minus around 1 min as I didn't start at the starting line.

Nothing much after that, we just go and take our goodies bag and took some photos:






After that... we went for breakfast!!!


There should be a bread as well. But it was too late when I realised that I haven't take the photo of it, I had already eaten almost half of it.

Perceptions and Assumptions

Is there a difference between the 2 words?

Perception is how our brain recognised the infomation that we received and we attached meaning to it based on our past experiences.

Assupmtion is to take to be the case or to be true.

So is there a clear line between the 2? I suppose having a certain perceptions will result in us assuming something.

Let me quote you an example. What are you thinking when you opens a door and you see man holding onto the knife that is still on the body of the dead woman you see in the room. The 1st impression is that, the man kills the woman. Our brain processes the information that we gathered through our senses and create a perception, i.e. in this case, the man kills the woman.

In actual fact, the man could be just pulling out the knife for the woman (although we know in first aid we shouldn't do that). And when we enter, we ASSUME that the man kills the woman. But we didn't even see that the man putting the knife into the woman's body.

As I am looking for informations that can further support my point, I saw this post by Karen Richards on Perception is Reality In the blog, it states,

Perception” is “reality” and is at the root of most conflicts.

The blogger gave a very valid example on people sending emails and I guess smses are more valid to us these days, although we still send emails as well. He/she said, when we received the emails, we will sense or "perceive" that the sender is sad or angry with us and this "perception" became reality when we react according to the perception. But on the other hand, the sender may have another "reality" that is totally different from the receiver's perception. And when the sender received the response from the person, they are frustrated and they create a new perception of the person which became their reality.

Do you think that this is so true and it is happening in your life? I guess it happens in mine.....

For e.g,
When we have this perception about, Ms A, but Ms A wasn't what we thought she was, Ms A got frustrated and thought that we have assume about her. And this caused her to create a new perception of us assuming about her.

Does it sounds familar now?

Anyway, the blogger also suggested a solution to that. He/She said,

"The key seems to be to remember this simple principle and, before “reacting”, take a step back and consider: “Is my perception truly the reality of the situation?” Then, communicate openly with the other person to get clear on what that person meant by that communication. It could be your perception was correct. On the other hand, you might find you were way off base and, simply by “checking in” with the person were able to avoid a tense conflict situation."

But often than not, it is difficult if the person already has this perception of you. More hardwork has to be done to clear all the misuderstanding based on the perceptions.

Hey! Have you just see that I've made my own perception that it will be difficult? =)
I guess that's life.... I think I should be more aware of it now. Have you?

Hope this post didn't bore you. Sometimes I just wish to look at things more objectively and try not to put in emotions on why certain things happened, there and then, we will know and see things at a clearer view.

Horoscope for today.....

Hmm.....


It's hard for you to separate your perceptions from your feelings, even if you think that you have a high level of objectivity. Your logic seems clear, yet your facts are cleverly based upon opinions. You can get yourself into trouble today if you get too many people believing you have the entire truth when you simply have a unique point of view.

Just as I thought...

... ... everything was going on fine... ... it just didn't... ...

Off to run now......

Shape Run 2008

Am I ready for the run tomorrow? I afraid not. Have terrible sore throat and slight flu. And I am someone who breathe through mouth sooner than others. Wonder if I can pull through. Hope fever doesn't find me tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow will just be mind over body! I'm not a born sports woman but with perseverance, nothing is IMPOSSIBLE because ... ...

IMPOSSIBLE = I'M POSSIBLE!!!!

=)

Meaningful stickers in Facebook

The worse thing that can happen

...... when you are sick and having diarrhea in the middle of the night.

This is how it goes.... was sleeping halfway.... dreamt that I needed to go toilet and well, in actual fact, I really need to go toilet. Checked my Handphone, I was 4+am.

On the toilet light in the kitchen..... but didn't on the kitchen lights...... and guess what? I stepped on my dog's faeces. How Great? No time to clean it, trying to leap with one leg as my stomache is feeling more uncomfortable than having faeces on my foot.

I did a quick wash on my foot and was in the toilet for quite some time because of my stomach upset. And when I'm done, I came to realise that I don't have the DAMN TOILET PAPER in the toilet!!!! And everyone is asleep at this wee hours of the night....

Thank god there is still tap and pipe in the toilet.... I think you should be able to guess what I did.

Went to bed after that. Didn't even bother to clean up my dog's poo that is on the kitchen's floor.... too tired....

爱无间

So coincidentally, I heard this on Channel U's 爱无间 before I go to sleep.....

“。。。我已经二十四岁，却还没谈过恋爱。。。。其实我是在等一个人。。。。”

Dreams and Resolutions

I was reviewing my 2008's Resolutions and things to do before I turn 30.

I always have this dream of going backpacking since Sec school time..... maybe I should really go before I turned 30 and before I get married (as if I know I will before I turned 30.....).....

But if you know me well..... you know that I only go travelling with either my buddies or my closed ones......

Maybe.... before I turn 30.... to go for few months of backpacking..... can travel from SG to M'Sia to Thailand to other asian countries, then maybe to australia/new zealand, europe, America etc. It sounds fun ya?

Maybe should starts planning.... haha..... and of course starts saving..... I am gonna make my this dream comes true..... That will be before 10 December 2014.....

6 more years to go......

Tired and Sick

I was having very bad sore throat last evening and slight fever - 37.4 degree. Don't know how am I going to survive my 10km run this coming sunday... ... Hopefully I don't get worse this few days..... decided to skip today's run as wasn't feeling best of health this evening......

Anyway I was back to work this morning with still slight fever - 37.2 degrees. Then there was this Primary 4 gal (sister of a client) who saw my MSN nick, .i.e. Eileen Quek is Sick..... on my PC and she responded:

"You sick meh? You look so healthy. You are still here for work!"

I was like... "Well..... doesn't mean sick cannot come to work what..... I am having sore throat and fever lor....."

And this gal..... she has a sony ericsson's phone..... and she mentioned this word when she was talking on the phone.....

"Then you THREATEN her lo...."

I can't believe kids nowadays uses such words....

Barney

My colleagues and I were trying to destress ourselves by taking video of the Barney that we have in our children department.....

But just when we were finishing taking the video..... something happened..... (you may need to increase your speaker volume to the loudest.....)

"I love you
You love me
We're a happy family
With a great big hug
And a kiss from me to you
Won't you say you love me too?"

Haha..... what has happened? Nothing.... just that the barney take a leap after it finished singing.... =p

Anyway, someone says that Barney looks like a santanic mutant t-rex..... lolx

Opened and Closed book

" I am an opened book. I showed all my feelings and emotions, while he is a closed book. Thus, he knows more about me than I know more about him/myself."

- Michelle Chia in 艺点心思

Is that also the same the rest of the gals and guys?

Aching Arms... ...

My left arm is aching from "carrying" the kids.....

They are like koala bears clinging on me......


And when I say cling.... they really put their legs around me.....

I guess they just need someone to be there to hug them, to tell them that "everything is alright" and to give them that security and comfort..... And to calm them down....

I was bringing one of the kids..... with him still clinging on me..... over to the other room..... And guess what?

For the 1st time..... I felt like a mother!!! haha.... so funny.....

Children are just so simple..... when they want hug.... they will just go to you and ask for hug...... but when you grow older..... it seems like a taboo.... cause... it is not really that socially appropriate....

Until there was a period of time... in the city area.... there are people hanging signs over them that says:


Even that, not many people will go and hug.... cause it seems to be not so socially appropriate for Asian Culture, esp. the Chineses. =)

*hugs anyone?* But you (u) must fuifill the following code:

if (u=child || u=girl || u=loved ones)
{ xL give hug;
}

else
{ xL no give hug;
}

P.S: Sorry for being techno freak today.... *wink*

Some things need not be said... ...

it just need to be felt with the heart and see with the eyes.

=)

Techno is my Strength and also my weakness

In a conversation with Serene Cheong......

I was doing my minutes...... but trying to save youtube videos.....

serene says (12:36 AM):
don't b distracted!
serene says (12:36 AM):
faster faster finish!
serene says (12:36 AM):
internet is bad for u
serene says (12:36 AM):
hp too! anything techno!
serene says (12:36 AM):
hahaha

And I go and changed my MSN PM to:

"Techno is my Strength and also my weakness!"

Me:
Go and see my PM.
serene says (12:43 AM):
wat's PM?
serene says (12:43 AM):
hahaha
Me:
Personal Message.
serene says (12:43 AM):
too techno term liao
serene says (12:43 AM):
hahaha.
Me:
hahaa....


Well, in case you all didn't get the joke..... it could be because it was more of a personal joke. If you follows my blog, there was an entry that says I am a TECHNO FILIRT based on the personality test that I did. If you want to read the actual test results, click here. Other than that, well, I am a TECHNO Filirt Freak... I likes anything that got to do with technology.... well.... not very.... but more than most gals, which Serene says it is a compliment as not all gals are equip with the skills. =D

With that, I thank you for that compliment.... lolx.... and I seriously think I need to sleep soon.
Good night!

Workaholics or more than meets the eye?

This shall be a random post... ... someone or rather a few people just triggers me to write this post.

Okay..... take out both your hands..... and start to count how many of your friends are workaholic? Wait wait.... before we do that.... let me define what is workaholic.....

According to dictionary.com, workaholic is define as a person who works compulsively at the expense of other pursuits.

Okay.... so now starts counting..... 1....2....3.... anymore? I do have quite a handful of friends who seems to be still at work after their working hours. You may think..... well.... these people are HARDWORKING!!! But if you know them well, you may came to realise that...... that is not necessary so.

If you really look deep enough, these people are just escaping from certain areas in their lives. Working just keep them occupied, so that their minds wouldn't wander around, to think about things they don't wanna think.

Perhaps, work is an area that they can gain their self-esteem, victory and confidence that they lost in other areas of their life. Just like why guys like gaming alot.... cause it give them a sense of control in how they want the characters in the game to be.

Thus......

"Don't judge a book by its cover."

And if a friend starts to do OT (I mean overtime and not occupational therapy) frequently, maybe, you may want to start to show more concern by asking,

"Are you alright?"

我的音乐故事 - My Music Story

Incy Wincy Spider



The itsy bitsy spider
went up the water spout.
Down came the rain,
and washed the spider out.
Out came the sun,
and dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider
went up the spout again.

Row, Row, Row your boat



Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.


Once I caught a fish alive



One, two, three, four, five,
Once I caught a fish alive,
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten,
Then I let go again.

Why did you let it go?
Because it bit my finger so.
Which finger did it bite?
This little finger on the right.

It has been so long since I last sing Nursery songs..... need to start to sing them again ..... =P

Visit to Malaysia

Just heard from the news that the "white card" entry to Malaysia is back again!!!!

I was just talking to my colleagues last week that I didn't know that the white card was abolished..... and just within a few days away from the conversation..... the "white card" was back again....

Seems like this is going to happen again.....

Filling up the "white card"
(photo taken when my classmates and I went to JB in 2006 after our last paper)

P.S: It has been so long since I last enter M'sia.... (excluding my Pahang trip).... maybe one day I should go again......

ASSUME

Have you guys knows what is the definitation of the word?

When someone ASSUME..... you can say,

"Don't make an ASS out of U and ME."

Haha.... this is a phrase that I used to use at times during my life as a CI.

P.S: ONLY WHEN I AM VERY ANGRY! =D

Books on relationships

I was walking around aimlessly.... nothing to do after I got my race stuff..... so I popped into MPH, as usual......

Flipped afew some pages of the following 2 books......

Hmm.... what I can say is that... both are interesting. One talks about how different persepective that males and females has..... and how gals always talk about emotions.... and how guys always talked about solutions...... it all has got to do with our physiology makeup.... we aren't called guys or gals for nothing. =) And that is from Why Mars and Venus Collides.






The other one..... I didn't really go and flip alot....this I just flip a few pages... really.... anyway.... this is just a book to motivates ladies who are still single... and the reason is not because of the gal.... but it is HIM. The first chapter was about there was totally nothing wrong with the gal.... she was lovable.... but it was the guy who aren't ready. =) Didn't carry on reading the rest.....



Anyway, if you guys ( and I mean gals and guys) are interested, you can grab a copy or borrow from the library.

Fountain of Wealth

It has been a long time since I stepped into this fountain of wealth.....

The instruction:

1. Stretch out your right hand and go round the fountain 3 times, in clockwise direction.
2. As you go around, make a wish sliently.

So what did I wish for?
*slience*

Already tell you slient wish le...... if I tell you it wouldn't come true le..... *bleh*

P.S: I was the last person to make a wish.... as the security guard wants to close up the place at 6pm. =)

*Afternote: Someone says it will take my wealth away.... but what if I didn't wish for wealth? But then it suppose to be Fountain of Wealth right? hmm......*

Shape Run 2008

Just now I went to collect my race bib with race chip attached and my race t-shirt.

My race number is



Remember to cheer for me!! lolx....

1 more week to the run......

Wish me luck!

我的音乐故事 - My Music Story

在Channel 8's 的王牌摄影棚听到这些歌。。。。。

这集的嘉宾是“情歌王子” - 张信哲。小时候很也喜欢听他的歌。。。可是当时只是单纯的喜欢，因为好听。

现在长大了。。。。 比较留意歌的歌词。。。。

属于我的歌 - <<我的音乐故事>>。。。。。

太想愛你-張信哲

慌乱城市中
连风都不自由
热闹的街头
就数我最寂寞
是爱的蛊惑
让我又兴起贪求的念头
有多爱我
够不够久
会不会走
藏在柔顺背后
你忠于自我
情爱里游走
从不曾见你低头
我却常犯错
像一个太忙太累太傻的陀螺
转个不休
只放不收
停不了手

太想爱你是我压抑不了的念头
想要全面占领你的喜怒哀愁
你已征服了我
却还不属于我
叫我如何不去猜测你在想什么
太想爱你是我压抑不了的折磨
能否请你不要不要选择闪躲
只想爱你的我
太想爱你的我
难道只能在迷雾中
猜你的轮廓


爱如潮水- 张信哲



不问你为何流眼泪
不在乎你心里还有谁
请让我给你安慰
不论结局是喜是悲
走过千山万水
在我心里你永远是那么美

既然爱了就不后悔
再多的苦我也愿意背
我的爱如潮水
爱如潮水将我向你推
紧紧跟随
爱如潮水她将你我包围

我再也不愿见你在深夜里买醉
不愿别的男人见识你的妩媚
你该知道这样会让我心碎
答应我你从此不在深夜里徘徊
不要轻易尝试放纵的滋味
你可知道这样会让我心碎

既然爱了就无怨无悔
再多的苦我也愿意背
我的爱如潮水
爱如潮水将我向你推
紧紧跟随
爱如潮水她将你我包围

我再也不愿见你在深夜里买醉
不愿别的男人见识你的妩媚
你该知道这样会让我心碎

答应我你从此不在深夜里徘徊
不要轻易尝试放纵的滋味
你可知道这样会让我心碎

我再也不愿见你在深夜里买醉
不愿别的男人见识你的妩媚
你该知道这样会让我心碎

答应我你从此不在深夜里徘徊
不要轻易尝试放纵的滋味
你可知道这样会让我心碎

Story of 2 teardrops

Saw the following in someone's profile in WLNY:

Two teardrops were floating down the river.

One teardrop said to the other, "I'm the teardrop of a girl who loved and lost a man. Who are you?"

The other replied:

"I'm the teardrop of a man who regretted letting a girl go."


Bottom line: Nobody will sympathize with a person who constantly lets chances pass by without making any effort to salvage them. We normally don't realize how important our loved and close ones are until they leave us, and then we start regretting, which results in misery.

Lost time is NEVER gained again.

Yet again there are people who realise the mistakes but makes the mistakes over and over again....... irony isn't it?

Things you can't control

"There are many things we can't control in life, but the one thing we can control is the person we choose to be." - Lena T

Well, I do agree with Lena that there are many things in life that we can't control. Even SY said this quite long ago. And I do agree.

But I still choose to be who I am and do what I still do.... despite what things others might say to me. Cause I choose to be who I am and do what I want.

Interesting post by Lena T

Check out her blog entry on How men choose their wives?

心有独钟 - 陈晓东

这种感觉从来不曾有
左右每天思绪
每一次呼吸心被占据
却苦无医
是你让我着了迷

给了甜蜜又保持距离
而你潇洒来去玩爱情游戏
我一天天失去勇气
偏偏难又难忘记

等等为你心有独钟
因为爱过才知情多浓
浓得发痛在心中痛全是感动
我是真的真的与众不同
真正为你心有独钟
因为有你世界变不同
笑我太傻太蒙懂或爱得太重
只为相信我自己
能永远对你心有独钟

Nice Sunsets

I have always enjoy taking photos of sunsets. Thus I'm here to share with you all the ones that I took yesterday when I went to run. =)

I was so excited that I mms you after I took the photo..... they are so amazingly nice...... Below are photos dedicated to you... just like those penguins photos that I took when I went to zoo the other time......




The collage of the nicer ones......


But well......

夕阳无限好，只近黄昏。。。

* wondering when will I ever get to see the sunset with THE ONE *