God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. And ME to share all the pain, laughter, tears, sorrow,happiness, sun and rain with you! Let us endure all the 暴风雨 and 彩虹 together!

Monday, June 30, 2008

My New Love 2

As promised, these are the photos of my new LOVE.....







I like the sunset/rise wallpaper in my phone. Don't panic if you have Sony Ericsson G900 and you cannot find the picture.

This is because this photo was from someone that adds on to my new love for G900..... =P and purposely come and irritate me and say C902 is better!!! lolx....

But G900 is still my LOVE..... and of course........ u know who? ;P

Euro 2008 Final

Euro 2008 is finally over. Surprised myself that I actually stayed up to watch till the very end. I thought that maybe Germany will score a goal so that the match will go into extra time and perhaps have penalty kick but it didn't.

I guess you all should have already know the results by now. Spain won the Euro 2008. Indeed, they played well. They were on their top conditions throughout. Their attempts to tackle all the passes from Germany and attempts to goal was much better than Germany.

I guess many people are disappointed with how Germany played this final. Some say that they are not ready for this final at all. But I guess at least they made it to the final.

This marks the end of Euro 2008...... To Spain..... the last time they won Euro Cup was in 1964... what a long 44 years wait.....

My New Love

Yes..... I got a NEW LOVE......

And it is none other than............


















Scroll down somemore...............












More...........







MY G900!!!!!





HAha..... woohoo..... Will send the actual picture of my phone later..... now is like 2+am..... And I am still here.... lol.... was bluetooth-ing some songs over to my handphone......

And SY.... I am SUPER IN LOVE with G900...... DON'T TELL ME ABOUT C902....

Well, but this phone come with a price..... $438.... should have sign up for it when it was on promotion last week at $368...... and with a $1oo discount for new plan.....

My current new plan is Powerchat 100, which comes with Free 100 outgoing call, Free incoming call 7am-7 pm and free 900smses. Since I don't use the talktime so much and mostly spend on smsing.... I guess this plan is better than the Powervalue 100 as Powervalue 100 only has 500 smses and my outgoing calls are so little that is insignificant. And the promotion now is free 6 months subscription of $29.96/mth...... so that means... I will save about $180.... so...... I think this promotion is still better than last week one.... don't you think so? lolxx....

Let's do a simple calculation.....

If I take last week promotion......

End of 6 months.... I have to pay:

Promotional Handset wuth $100 discount+6 mth subscription = $368-$100+ $179.76 = $447.76

The one that I bought:

Handset with free 6 mth subscription= $438

Haha.... well.... just $9+ difference only....... chey..... haha... but at least better than nth.....

A photo that I took to try out the camera.... (w/o the flashlight)



Today suppose to have a gathering with my SEC SCH NPCC Juniors and pS and cH one..... going to watch ZOHAN and have dinner...... but didn't give them an answer till the 11th hour.... but later to know that it has been postponed..... =(

Don't know why.... nowadays don't feel like going for gatherings.... haha.... missed out one by the OLD BIRD NPCC Click last week..... mainly because it was so out of the place la..... meet at east coast in the late evening???

Well..... gonna be busy in July soon..... with lotsa events coming up..... I need holidays...... Can I take leave? haha..... guess I have to wait for few mths ba....

Hmm.... decided to delete a previous post after talking to SY..... well..... I can be hot-headed at times..... and also short-tempered if anyone tries to step on my tail...... 老虎不发挥 。。。 把我当病猫。。。。 I may be kind-hearted..... doesn't mean that I have to be nice to all..... some people just need to learn the hard way.....

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Hair for Hope 2008


Hair for Hope 2008 is back. For those who wants to have a haircut and do some charity at the same time, this is the right one.

Too bad I think I am not able to do so as there is some professional image to maintain......

Due to overwhelming response, the online registration is already closed.

For those who are still interested in joining as a shavee there are two alternatives:

1) Joining the main event as a walk in participant (limited spaces)

Date: 6 July 2008
Timing: 12 noon to 7pm (last shaving slots ends by 6.30pm)
Venue: Velocity@Novena Square

You are welcomed to join the walk in queue at the event day, subjected to availability and on a first come first served basis. A $30 minimum donation is required upon successful confirmation of a shaving slot. Participants will also get an event tee shirt (subjected to availability of sizes) and a certificate of participation.

2) Shaving at Kimage Salons (7 to 11 July 2008)

Dates: 7 to 11 July 2008
Timing: 11am to 9pm
Venue: All Kimage Outlets

From 16 June onwards, you can come to the CCF main office at 138 Bukit Timah Road, during office hours (9 - 12.30pm / 1.30pm - 5.30pm) to pick up your participation form and make a $30 minimum donation. This form will allow you to shave at the Kimage outlets during the stipulated period, but participants have to make an appointment with the respective outlet in advance.

For further enquiries, please contact CCF at hfh@ccf.org.sg or call them at 6835 6465 / 71.

Do take note that walk in participants will not be provided with the online registration profile, pledging and pledge card options.

WeareWonderWomen.com

I came across this WONDERFUL site when I blog hopped....

This site is an online support group to empower young women in fighting cancer.

This site is founded by Molly who had contracted Ovarian Cancer in Dec 2005, who had passed away on 29 May 2008 at 12:31am.


This is her story:


" Three years ago when
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I remembered that I cried a lot because I was in the midst of collecting my new house keys and preparing to get married and start a family.

I was even dreaming of a blissful future and planning to have kids. However, my dream of having kids was dashed as I had to give up my fertility in exchange for my life, and that also means I will age faster than my peers after my surgical menopause.


To know more about Molly, please go to WeareWonderWomen.com

Saturday, June 28, 2008

R&B and Soul

I was searching my mp3s collection on any HARDCORE ALTERNATIVES/HIPHOP+RAP music for SY who has changed his taste for music..... then I actually realised that I quite like R&B songs.....

Actually already like such songs..... just that I don't know what genres of songs I am listening.... now then I know it is R&B.... lolx.... I always listen to songs based on feel and also the lyrics.... just that don't like too heavy metal one.... cause can get headache after listening for too long....

Maybe it is time for me to stop listening to sad songs too..... lolx.... but then again.... R&B also can have sad songs leh... haha....

Below are some of the nice songs that I come across in my mp3s.... managed to find some of them in youtube:



Wait For You- Elliott Yamin



Umbrella - Rihanna



Blame it on me -Akon



Rehab - Amy Winehouse



Beautiful Girl - Sean Kingston



Chris Brown's songs are nice too..... =p

黃昏 - 周傳雄

Was listening to mp3s and decided to play the following song......

Still remember this is Ms Zachia Low all time favourite song in 2004...... whenever we go NPCC HQ for OEP... in her office.... or even in her white Honda Civics when she send us back home....


黃昏 - 周傳雄


过完整个夏天
忧伤并没有好一些
开车行驶在公路无际无边
有离开自己的感觉
唱不完一首歌
疲倦还剩下黑眼圈
感情的世界伤害在所难免
黄昏再美终要黑夜
依然记得从你口中说出再现坚决如铁
昏暗中有种烈日灼身的错觉
黄昏的地平线
划出一句离别
爱情进入永夜
依然记得从你眼中滑落的泪伤心欲绝
混乱中有种热泪烧伤的错觉
黄昏的地平线
割断幸福喜悦
相爱已经幻灭

The Not-For-Profit Care and Passion

Sometimes these are the people and things make us continue to do things that we believe in ... ... and make us remember what is the reason that make us do what we do.... Not-for-Profit Care..... and Passion......

From 1 of my clients that I've seen before I move over to children side:

To My Dearest OT & PT Quek Xiu Ling, (transdisciplinary you see..... so I am not only an OT but a PT to the client)

Indeed You made me to Achieve What I Lost out of Many Years ..... Words cannot Express Great Of Freedom on my Legs again ..... Tomorrow I will start with slow jog around ....Indeed One must have Faith in You as Invigorates Great Healings!!!! Thank You for making me walk without sticks You will be Feature in my Book of Recovery .....Again Merci,,,,Thasnk You from the bottom of my Heart!! You are Great!!

The Rise Of xxx Again !!!
(name deleted and replaced due to comfidentialty)

Another client's mother:


"You are one of the better therapists that I have seen...... you really "pattern chu gao liao" (meaning try all sort of activities)..... "

"记得回娘家喔。。。。。。"
(meaning going back to adult rehab, using analogy of going back to parent's place)

Other clients:

"We can still go and find you if we want right?"


I'm glad that in my first year in adult rehab.... I've make an impact in people's lives..... Hope I can continue to do so when I see my little mei mei and di di at children side.......

They really make me feel like I am leaving the organization like that..... no wonder SY was asking if I am going for a long trip..... but in actual fact, I am just shifting to another department, which is the next block. =)

But, I really appreciate them for appreciating me, for my efforts are being recognised.... at least by the people at the receiving end.

It's great to work with my clients..... sometimes.... I learnt alot from them.... about life.... even myself.... but it is time to move on.....

Friday, June 27, 2008

Euro 2008 Final

FINAL - 30th June, 2.45am

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Do remember to catch the match between GERMANY and Spain! =P

Who do you think will win? Please cast a vote on the right hand side of the blog!

I say GERMANY! lolx.....

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Euro 2008 Updates

Semi Final 1- 26th June, 2.45pm

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3 - 2




Germany got into the FINAL!!!!! =P


Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Mr Sour Cream Pringles is sick....


Mr Sour Cream Pringles is sick.....

Hope you will get better soon.....

Sleep Early.... Have a good rest....

Wish I could be beside you to take care of you...... no worries......

Take care okay? =P

Money and Relationship

Class 95FM Morning Express was talking about loan and relationship.

They mentioned that there was someone who loaned another person $60,000 and never gets them back.

I remembered I have a friend who loan some large amount to this girl that he likes.... but never to get it back... when I say large.... I really mean large.... mulitples of ten thousands kind... not too sure if the girl is trying to "make use" of his LOVE for him but apparently it seems like it. Now he trying to get back the money.... hope he is able to get it back.....

Sometimes is these "blacksheeps" that cause people to lose faith and trust in people..... especially when you decided to put that trust in people... and yet they that breach that trust.....

Glenn and Flying Dutchman was saying that when people loan out money, they should treat it as a gift. And if that person return, it is a Bonus!

Well, I guess when people decided to loan you that amount of money...... they really trust you that you will return. If you can't, please make arrangement to see how can it be returned.... haha.... don't worry.... I didn't lend money to any1..... maybe I did... to my brother.... but I can't remember how much is it already....

But, now to think of it, really thank 2 people for lending me $$ when I needed them..... But am sorry that I took so long to return back that time..... they are:

MABEL TAN!!! For lending me $500 during my JC1 time to purchase my Datamini PC for Yr 1 A Level C++ Programing Coursework and yr 2 CAD and C++.....

Of Course Ms Yiwei..... $500 for me to go Taiwan..... haha.... I guess if you never initiated to lend me the $$, Iguess I never have the opportunity to go that far.... and of course.... to build the friendship of 8 of us..... which later became to be known as the Taiwan Gang by the class..... haha.... sounds like some 黑色会 黑社会right? lolx...

Nike Human Race 10K

The Nike Human Race 10k sounds nice.....

The details of rhe race are as follows if you are interested......

Date: 31st August 2008

Race Time: 4.30pm
Start Point: The Esplanade Bridge
End Point: The Padang

Categories & Fees

Race Category




*Fee *
Men's & Women's Under 25*




S$25
Men's & Women's Open Category




S$45


*As of 1st September 2008
**7% GST applies

All fees are paid through Visa, MasterCard or at our SISTIC authorized agents (Cash/Nets)

On top of these individual race categories, participants can also choose to select to represent their school in the School Team Challenge.

The school in each category (School Team Challenge Cat. A or Cat. B) that has the most number of registered runners completing the Nike+ Human Race 10K under 90 minutes will win the School Team Challenge.

Race Pack Entitlements

Each participant in the Nike+ Human Race 10K will receive:
  • A Nike+ Human Tee with a unique number printed on
  • A loaned ChampionChip device
  • Other goodies

This will be about 1 month after my Shape Run..... maybe I shall think about it before I decide whether to sign up or not..... anyone signing up? =P

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Running Update #2

Hey.... I managed to go for my 2nd round of jogging yesterday..... But wasn't very satisfied with the results.....


Before 1km : Started to pant and had stitches already
2.5 km : less than 20 min
4.3 km : 35 min


After my 2.5km, I started to breathe quite heavily, wheezing breathe out like those sound that you make when you have asthmatic. Thus, tried to just concentrate on my breathing after the 2.5km. I guess my breathing is really bad.... maybe some swimming will help to improve on my breathing.... but I dunno how.... =(

Sometimes I just hate to run alone.... but on the other hand... sometimes I just need time alone... haha.... confusing gal eh? lolx.....

I need to improve on my speed as well..... really slow..... I need to run with the most 7 mintues per 1 km - 70mins/10km. Now with this timing.... if I keep this constant... it will be 82 mins , i.e. 1 hr and 22 min....

Shall see how.... maybe I should play more with the children's blow toys to improve my breathing.... I really cannot blow out using my lungs sia.... maybe that's why the doctor wants me to use a preventive inhaler(Brown) 2-3 years back, which I totally refused when I have serious shortness of breathe (SOB) that I feel that I am going to die....

Still have my reliever inhaler (blue)... but don't use it too.Probably expired too. Maybe I should carry it with me when I go run. In case I really SOB.... lolx...

Maybe next run I shall train at stadium.... to monitor my speed better..... See how.... look out for more updates!

苦中作乐

Today during therapy, there was this client who mentioned:


"You see him happy but there is pain."

This is often so true where people may seem happy but yet actually they are not. All 苦中作乐......

But this group of clients that I see..... sometimes, when you feel down... they seemed to cheer me up with their 苦中作乐.... they will make all sort of noise and sound when the others are in pain.... but that is to reduce the tension/pain the others are feeling.... ...

I guess there are different types of pain - physical, emotional, etc....

But I guess the most painful is emotional pain ba.... physical pain can be treated with medicine physically and internally..... emotional pain are the hardest to heal.....

But I see that emotional pain in people around me...... my clients and friends, including myself sometimes.... but there is always so much that I can do....

Monday, June 23, 2008

I like ......

Sour Cream Pringles ^_^
Because.... no because.....no reasons.... I just like.....
and sometimes you can never get tired of it....
And will stop looking for better ones..... cause.... there will always be better ones around.... so no point looking..... =P
I still like Sour Cream Pringles ^_^

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Everybody's here


I had a dream the other night inside my head
One of me that it seems I’ve always had…
In the middle of nowhere dark and cold
I find myself all alone.
And everytime it seems like it never ends
I gotta find my way back to get me out of there…


I had a dream the other night inside my head
The same old dream, but then instead
Of being alone in the middle of who knows where
I saw another man standing there….
So I went up to his face and I turned and said
How can I be the only one inside this place?


Cos, you don’t know that everybody’s here
Same old story time and time again
You just never turn to look behind (you)”


So I turned a little round and what (did) I see?
A line of people waiting around like me
“you’re not alone” is what I mean…
“…or why would the line stretch to the sea?”
All of us adrift in an endless space
I’m not the only one inside this place


He said, “You on your own is what you see here
And it’s hard to see it any other way
Now it’s time to open up your eyes.
Cos, you don’t know that everybody’s here
Same old story time and time again
You just never turned to look behind.”


He said, “You on your own is what you see here
And it’s hard to see it any other way
Now it’s time to open up your eyes.
Cos, you don’t know that everybody’s here
Same old story time and time again
You just never turned to look behind.”


I’m not alone, it’s not just me here
It’s not (that) hard to reach out to find your way
Now it’s time to open up your eyes.

4 people u will meet in ur life

I was reading Lenia's Blog and came across the same thing SY shared with me before.
Thus decided to share this with everyone ....... Copy and paste from Lenia's Blog.

Life is the process of finding love; every person will need to find four people in their life.

First person is yourself,
Second person is the one you love most,
Third person is the one who love you most,
And the fourth is the one you spend the rest of your life with.

In life, you will usually first meet with the one you love most, and learn how love feels.
Because you know how love feels, so you can find the person who loves you most.
When you have experienced the feeling of loving others and being loved,
you will then know what it is you need most.
Then you will find the person who is most suitable for you, to be able to spend the rest of your life with.

Sadly, in real life, these three people are usually not the same person.
The one you love most doesn't love you.
The one who love you most is never the one you love most.
And the one you spend your life with, is never the one you love most or the one who love you most.
He or she is just the person who happens to be at the right place at the right time.

Which person are you in other people's life?

No person will purposely have a change of heart.
At the point in time when he loves you, he really loves you.
But when he doesn't love you anymore, he really doesn't love you anymore.
When he loves you, he can't pretend that he doesn?t.
Same goes, when he loves you no more, there's no way he can pretend he loves you.
When a person doesn't love you and wants to leave you.

You must ask yourself if you still love him,
If you also don't love him anymore, do not keep him just to save your pride.
If you still love him, you should wish him happiness,and hope that he will be with the one he loves most,not stop him from it.
If you stop him from finding true happiness with the one he loves,
it shows you already don't love him,
And if you don't love him, what rights do you have to blame him for a change of heart?

Love is not possessive.
If you like the moon, you can?t just take it down and put it in your basin,
But the moonlight still shines upon you.
In other words, when you love a person, you can use another method of possessing the person. Let him become a permanent memory in you life.

If you really love a person, you must love him for what he is.
Love him for his good points, and the bad.
You can't wish for him to become like what you will like him to be just because you love him.
If he can't change to become what you like him to be,you don't love him anymore.

When you really love a person, you cannot find a reason why you love him.
You only know that no matter when and where, good mood or bad mood, you will wish to have this person be with you.

Real love is when two people can go through thetoughest problems without asking for promises or listing criterias.
In a relationship, you have to put in effort and give in at times, not always be on the receiving end.

Being away from each other is a type of test.
If the relationship isn't strong, then you can onlyadmit defeat.
Real love will never become hate.

When two people are in love,they love to ask each other
to swear, to make promises.
Why do they ask each other to swear and promise?
Because they don't trust each other, they don't trusttheir lover.
These swear and promises are useless; Till the sky falls, till the ocean dry, my love foryou will never change!

We all know that the sky will never fall; the oceanwill never dry,
Even if it does happen, are we still alive by then?
Be careful when making promises; don't make promisesthat you cannot keep.
Swear by things that can never happen, because it can never happen, so no harm just saying it casually.

In a relationship, what you say is one thing, but what you do is another;
The one saying, doesn't believe; the one listening,also doesn't believe.


In the world so big, which person have you found?

And who has found you?

Euro 2008

Though I am not a hard-core soccer fan, I still catch some soccer matches here and there, as I have friends and clients who are into soccer..... thus it can be used as a topic to talk about.....

Thus far, Euro 2008 is left with 1 Quarter Final and 2 Semi-Finals.....


Quarter Final - 23rd June, 2.45am

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Spain vs Italy. I guess this might be a tough fight between this 2 teams. For more info, click here.


Semi Final 1- 26th June, 2.45pm

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Germany vs Turkey. For more info, click here.


Semi Final 2- 27th June, 2.45pm

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(edited on 23rd June, 7am. Semi-Final Spain vs Italy: 4-2 on Penalties)


For more info, go to Euro 2008 Official Website.

Old Songs

All of a sudden went to listen to some old songs as I heard this phrase “坚持到底" on TV just now....

Thus, wish to share this song with my readers.... whatever you do, do not give up.

坚持到底.... tough time don't last, tough men do..... so NEVER EVER EVER GIVE UP!

Few incidents in my life I'm glad that I never give up and thus I am what I am today......

Incident #1
I failed my JC 1 in 2001. I was told to go to ARTS STREAM. And of course to GIVE UP NPCC. MY civics tutor of course has the best intention in mind but she failed to understand that that time, NPCC was my life. So what decision did I take?

Haha.... I NOT ONLY did I stay in SCIENCE STREAM, I took up a more SIONG CCA/ECA in addition to my NPCC and that is COLLEGE DRAGONBOATING. lolx.... I don't remember how I really brave through that 2 more years in JC. But I just know that I want to prove peopl wrong that I can make it. Perhaps it was due to my STUBBORNESS and my desire to win attutide (which may not be very obvious to some ppl).
HAha.... I did quite well in my repeated JC1... I think I got AEE in Sem 1... as compared to OFF the year before..... and sem 2 I think I got CDE. As i was typing this, I remembered I can still access my JC portal.... so here is my results..... not fantastic.... but who cares? lolx....

Haha... finally during the A Level, I scored CDD, which I was pretty upset over it for a while. But that never get me down for long. I tried all my means to send in all my relevant documents to courses that I wanted in University. In the end, I didn't really got into what I wanted. But was still offered a place in NTU Engineering. At the same time, I was offered Dip in Occupational Therapy. Took a while to decide what I want to do and told myself not to regret the decision whatever may come. And there I was..... an Occupational Therapy Student. But things wasn't that smooth sailing after all.......


Incident #2
I was in dilemma whether I want to be an OT when I graduated or to join SPF after my degree conversion. And in addition, I have to handle the financial issues for my studies. That time my mom's CPF wasn't enough to pay for my education. Thus, I took up bank loan from DBS. But that only meant 75% of the fees and I have to fork out the additional 25%. As a student with only $300/mth which includes my transports, lecture notes, food expenses and miscellances. How am I suppose to pay? And being someone with no biology and no strong pure sciences background, it makes studying difficult. I was called into my CT's room to talk to me. Thank god Rayyan introduced me to Quatum Dynamics, which is known as Synergy Dynamic now. Though the pay wasn't that fantastic and often late (hahaha....), it helps me brave through the storm. Just that all of the pay was always used to pay my school fees. I was also known to be sometimes-part timers to them.... haha.... as I can't commit on a regular basis... only when I have no attachments. Oh.... I was also a tuition teacher during the 1st year too.

Things got slight better as the years go by..... and managed to brave through all my attachments with quite fairly good results. =)


Well, I am not blogging this to tell you how much I have gone through and you should empathise with me for going through these.... What I want to share is, have faith and confidence in yourself in whatever you decided to do. Don't give up on what you want to achieve.

坚持到底 okay? =)

坚持到底- 阿杜

Addictive


These are my addictives at the moment:

  • SY
SY is like a drug.....I called it THE ICE. .... lolx.... Well.... it is also like the Pringles..... Once you start you can't stop......



          • Persimmon, also know as Sharon Fruit
This fruit is super sweet..... As you know I have sweet tooth. I am super in LOVE with this fruit! Have been eating at least 1 everyday. This is also good for health. It was said to reduce heart diseases and prevent heart attack. Anyone wants? =P

  • Facebook
How can I not be addicted to this network site. I am a "TECHNO" and "GADGET" Frek according to personality tests..... haha....



  • Blogging

  • How can I not blog about my thoughts and feelings? As well as what is happening to me and the world? Who knows? I might get early dementia and forget everyone that I know.....

    But most importantly, I can look back and reflect on myself. To ensure that I wouldn't make the same mistakes over and over again. This helps me to look back but move forward..... =)

    Shape Run 2008


    My Shape Run is just

    away.......

    And I have only ran like twice.... the recent one on Thursday was not very good as I stopped for the first time before I even completed 1 round of bedok reservoir, which is 4.3km.

    I had a warm-up jog from my house to bedok reservoir, which took me about 11 mins, including stops at traffic lights, etc. But even before I reached, I already have stitches. I still continue to run jog and apparently it got slightly better.

    Just when I was jogging past my 2km, I started to feel pain on the medial side of my ankle. I guess must be due to the impact as well as my slight knock knees. I forced myself to jog till 2.5km before I decided to stop and walk. The timing was horrible. The pain was terrible too.... but got better during the walk. Then I decided to start to jog again after 3.0km. Thus for this 4.3km jog-run, it took me 35:53 minutes.

    Maybe I will go for another run tomorrow if I can wake up. I shall have a regular run of twice weekly for the next 3 weeks and 1 run on the week before 20 July 2008. And that means I only have 7 more runs to go. Too bad I don't know how to swim. If not, I will go and swim to improve my endurance which is really bad.... lolx... I guess my last Great Eastern Run 2007, I managed to complete through determination and not so much on my endurance.

    That time my timing was 1 hr 19 min. This time round, I hope to achieve 1 hr. And that means, I have to run 15 mins for 2.5km. It seems difficult to acheive that. But well, I shall see how in the next 2 weeks. If not, I guess I will stick to 1 hr 15mins. =)

    Wish me luck! I will be back to update in 2 weeks time on my running.

    Any supporter/s on that day? *bleh*

    Anyway, it will be on 20th July 2008, 7.30am @ Padang.....

    Saturday, June 21, 2008

    Uncertainty and Change

    Uncertainty and change.

    According to dictionary.com, the definitions are as follows:

    Uncertainty. The condition of being unsure about someone or something.

    Change. To make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone.

    So how does change lead to uncertainty?

    Let me use an example to illistrate this. I am going to change department next month, which is the following week. The clients that I am seeing now, some of them are asking about the next person taking over me. Most of my clients that I have, some of them I have seen them as long as a year, while others maybe a few months. Maybe, it is because I have already build the rapport with the clients and they are so comfortable with me. They are unsure whether the new person knows what to do with them, whether he knows about their problems. Thus, some of them were asking if they can choose not to change therapist.

    Saw those italic words?

    Change, comfortable, unsure and not to change.

    All these we can use to explain change and uncertainty.

    Sometimes, when human beings are so comfortable in our comfort zone, we resist change. We dislike being topple off our balance. Because we are so used to doing things the way we do, changes can make us unsure of ourselves. And all these will lead us to uncertainty.

    But then again, we have to admit that change is constant. Change is happening every minutes and every seconds. Thus it is constant. I guess the only thing is to embrace that changes are unavoidable and try to see it with a different point of view. Think positively and things may not be that after all.

    Well, not only clients have uncertainty. Even me too.... haha.... Of course I won't want to just leave my clients just like that on their own.... I have to asure them that everything will be okay.... and that I pray that the person taking over will be responsible and good. I wouldn't say I am good.... but I hope that the person taking over will at least do his part in the care of the clients. =)

    Same situation applies at the other department that I am going to. Parents are also uncertain about the new therapist, who is me. Haha.... thanks to serene who is going to asure these panic parents.

    I guess people are all afraid of changes but once we see that these changes are not that threathening, we will start to embrace them. But before that comes, we need to take that very 1st step towards change. =P

    Well, other change of department....... other change that I am having soon is that I have signed up for my degree conversion with SGH PGAHI and La Trobe University. That means I am going to be part-time student soon.....

    Oh.... changing to area in paediatrics also means that I might be able to take leave slightly easier as compared to when I am in adult rehab..... cause these clients of mine will be away for exams.. holidays too.....

    Till now, I have 18 days to leave to clear..... come december it will be 29 days...... how am I going to clear them...... *ponder*

    Holidays anyone?? =D

    Oh.... and to all my friends who are going to study soon..... esp SY.... don't worry about the changes..... it will be smooth sailing before you knows it.... =)

    Thursday, June 19, 2008

    Appreciative

    Word of Wisdom from my client:

    Sometimes we should show our appreciative to people who care for us and love. Because it may be too late when the people leave us that we start to want to be appreciative of them.

    This client of mine.... tends to complain about his wife quite alot..... but when the wife not around.... he will say his wife is very good... he is appreciative of the wife....

    He is just so STUBBORN!!! He just don't want to praise the wife in front of others..... I guess most guys are like that right? lolx...

    Wednesday, June 18, 2008

    Patience vs Impulsiveness

    Patience vs Impulsiveness. How many of you are patience and who are impulsive?

    Well, I guess people behave differently at different point of time to different people. Just like I can be very patience to my clients (aka patients). On the other hand, you can be very impulsive or impatience to people close to you. But yet sometimes, you can be very patience to people close to you too. Humans are a bunch of confusing animals huh?

    Hmmm.... well..... I guess I will remain patience for now..... =) Perhaps back to what I am feeling few months back, as blogged on 29th March 2008. Although both describes different situations altogether, it best describes what I am thinking now......



    No matter what....


    I will be....

    Right here waiting for you .....



    Because......

    Nothing gonna change my love for you.....



    And....

    I will always love you



    You know that I will be....

    Saving all my love for you



    and that....

    Everything I do, I do it for you




    Sometimes using songs is a good way to link up all your thoughts and feelings isn't it?

    =)

    Tuesday, June 17, 2008

    How my mind works - Reformer

    THE REFORMER

    About Me
    You are a single-minded person who takes pride in making sound judgements and likes to earn the respect of others.


    Interactions
    You are idealistic and can be extremely loyal and accepting of others. You often remain on the sidelines in social situations choosing to observe rather than participate.You probably feel most comfortable in relaxed settings with your closest friends or your partner. A few special relationships are sometimes worth more than a huge gang of friends.


    Thinking
    You enjoy being well-informed and put a great deal of energy into building your understanding and knowledge. The written word can be very comforting to you. You probably enjoy being surrounded by books. You've got an almost nerdy love of tiny details.


    Focus
    Inspired by anything new and unusual, you tend to look to the future and try to be open to different perspectives on life. You're a bit of a connectivity junkie. You use all the latest gadgetry. Sometimes it's easier than having to talk face to face.

    HAha..... This: "You're a bit of a connectivity junkie. You use all the latest gadgetry. Sometimes it's easier than having to talk face to face." is just so true!!! haiz.....

    Horoscope for the day - So true!

    Your heart is like a sailing ship on the windswept seas during a storm. You love the idea of the adventure, yet you also long for quieter times so you can relax and enjoy the beauty of your journey. Never mind your nostalgia or restless fantasies. You have work to do in the present moment as the emotional intensity builds to a climax. Don't worry; calmer weather is on the way.

    Monday, June 16, 2008

    Judah has grown....




    Name: Judah

    Gender: Male

    Date of Birth: 04 June 2008

    Age Level: Kindergarten

    Interests: Going out with daddy and mummy and staring at daddy's fish tank... @ @

    About Me: I am a little Rascal but I like animals especially kittens and puppies.

    Sunday, June 15, 2008

    Big Expenditure

    Today, don't know what got into me.... I spent alot.... haha.... but I guess they are worth the money.... since I needed them.....

    Things I bought:

    1. pair of shoes and a cute top
    2. shorts
    3. Lingeries
    And I think everything total up to around $$170 - 180!!!!

    Haha.... I guess Xiu Ling doesn't spend much.... but if she does..... it will be ALOT!!! haha....

    See the pic of the top and 1 of the shorts that I took when I was trying them......


    Isn't that looks cute? haha..... (someone said I shdn't say I am cute....)

    Well..... that's all folks..... no pic of me trying my lingeries.... haha.... not for the eyes of the public.... didn't take them either..... *bleh*

    Sunshine Magazine

    I was too bored and I decided to play with photoshop and a photo of mine......


    Cool isn't it? Anyone wants to be a covergirl/boy? Send me your photos now!!! haha.... I'll give you friendship price.... lolx.... just kidding....

    I did another magazine called the attitude.... with my friend photo.... but I guess it will not be posted here.... lolx

    Friday, June 13, 2008

    Awful....

    It is feeling awful that I can't seem to be able to help you with your problems, unlike the past when I can still contribute some solutions. These problems that you have now are just beyond any of our control. I know you are feeling awful that you tried to help when nobody wants to do so and yet when you helped such "unlucky" things happened. I know you are feeling regretful for volunteering yourself and get yourself affected.... I guess whatever things happened has happened....... we can't changed anything about it. I guess you know it too.... but just needed sometime alone and to get over it. =)

    Sorry if I wasn't very sensitive enough this afternoon but I am just trying to be optimistic about things. That will make life better isn't it?

    Sometimes when we think of things at a brighter side..... it may seem that things are not that bad after all..... everyone has their UPs and DOWNs. Maybe this year you have more downs than others but don't worry..... I am sure you will have your UPs soon..... if you persevere on....

    "Life is like a rollar coaster. There are times when it is up and times when it is down. You can choose to dread about it or enjoy every moment of it. The choice is yours."

    Don't know when you will ever read this SY...... but hope you are feeling less moody now... ...

    Many FIRISTs.....

    Been reflection on what are the many FIRISTs in my life for the past 6 months ... ....



    Not in any particular order.....




    1. SY

    2. BEAUTY CARE: Rebonding(Dec 2007), Beauty and make-up products (Sept 2007), Eye trimming, Facial and eye treatment(RECENT!!!---> June 2008)

    3. 1st Anniversary in my 1st FULL-TIME PERMENANT job

    4. 1st photoshoot (May 2008)

    5. "Virgin" trip to clubs and pubs


    Monday, June 09, 2008

    Emo again.....

    Don't know what's wrong.... been so emo today.... guess must be listening to those emo songs....


    Sorry to SY who experience my emo today...... =(

    Just finished typing my YEC minutes.....its almost 2.30am... haiz.... late in giving Dahpne again.... sorry.....

    *yawn* got to wake up in like less than 4 hrs time....

    Good nite....

    And... good luck to those who support Germany in the Euro 2008..... going to start soon...... but I will be in my dreamland.... =P

    靠近 - 李圣杰



    走在人挤人的走道我问了自已
    没有爱情的人是否会长命
    那些电影常常让人感觉甜蜜
    但是我不相信
    坐在没有人的角落我又问自已
    究竟应该继续还是该放弃
    没有人能了解我现在的心情
    想看你想躲你难以决定
    每当我想靠近你总会装冷静
    眼看你的表情仿佛已经说明
    我只想要证明我们这段爱情
    也许在你眼里它只是个游戏
    我只想要靠近也很想要抱紧
    会想到那过去和现在新的你
    我还想要参与你的生活点滴
    只要你肯相信
    我一定会陪你走下去
    坐在没有人的角落我又问自已
    究竟应该继续还是该放弃
    没有人能了解我现在的心情
    想看你想躲你难以决定
    每当我想靠近你总会装冷静
    眼看你的表情仿佛已经说明
    我只想要证明我们这段爱情
    也许在你眼里它只是个游戏
    我只想要靠近也很想要抱紧
    会想到那过去和现在新的你
    我还想要参与你的生活点滴
    只要你肯相信
    我一定会陪你走下去
    能不能够让我再说我爱你
    还是你已不想听
    能不能够把你彻底的忘记
    我是真的搞不清
    每当我想靠近你总会装冷静
    眼看你的表情仿佛已经说明
    我只想要证明我们这段爱情
    也许在你眼里它只是个游戏
    我只想要靠近也很想要抱紧
    会想到那过去和现在新的你
    我还想要参与你的生活点滴
    只要你肯相信
    我一定会陪你走下去
    只要你再相信
    我们会轻轻地靠在一起

    Sunday, June 08, 2008

    我就是这样-刘力扬&TANK

    刘力扬与TANK 的我就是这样。。。。


    哎呀。。。 对啦对啦。。。。 SY 你就是这样。。。。 认识你的时候就已经是这样了咯。。。 What to do? lolx....






    我就是这样 天马行空的磁场
    或许你还不习惯 我在等你变成拍档
    我就是这样 注定和你不一样
    谢谢你欣不欣赏 我的风格是限量

    摊开的手掌 柔软又刚强(十指纤长 指尖藏着一股力量)
    安静的目光 温柔却也狂放(眼神明亮 有好多话想对你讲)
    我独特的模样 是全新的信仰

    我就是这样 天马行空的磁场
    或许你还不习惯 我在等你变成拍档
    我就是这样 注定和你不一样
    谢谢你欣不欣赏 我的风格是限量

    RAP(男):
    你不会躲在 不长不短的裙摆 耍无赖太依赖 都不符合你的心态
    乖乖早过了时代 怪怪才有人青睐 不需要表态 让大家慢慢猜
    既古代又现代 爱HIP HOP也爱李白 是女孩像男孩 这次出场注定精彩
    我嗅到英雄神采 我瞄到美人姿态 多变的节拍 接下来该是你跩

    诗人的滥觞 刻板的印象 (没有文字 足以介绍你的出场)
    你爱晒太阳 我赏我的月亮 (井水河水 各自徜徉各的海洋 )
    想发出一道光 让世间不平凡

    温柔 倔强 勇敢 都是我 我拥有太多 不同基因
    安静 吵闹 沉默 都是我
    分钟 不同的颜色

    Nice MTVs/Songs


    Tank-專屬天使



    郭采潔- I Remember



    周杰倫 - 彩虹



    張韶涵 - 能不能勇敢說愛




    郭采潔 - 誠實地想你




    梁靜茹 - 會呼吸的痛



    Sony Ericsson G900 is out!

    Sony Ericsson G900 is out!!! Considering getting the phone.... since my current phone is like more than 2 years old now..... although I like my current Panasonic VS7..... =)

    The Sony Ericsson G900: -



    As you can see, this model comes with a stylus but it is also a touch screen. I guess it helps when I want to write a note instead of typing it with the keypad. It also has handwriting recognition and it has Post-it note where you can leave a note in your mobile like how you leave it on your computer screen.....

    This model comes with a 5mp camera. In addition, it also has a Wifi features..... thus it is good for for people like me who is always online.... =p

    Well, it seems cool.... but got to see the real thing then I'll know if I really like it.... it comes in brown and red.... not sure if they looks nice in real thing or not....

    Will be back to blog on the phone again if I see it ...... =p

    Anyway for more information on the phone, click here.

    Saturday, June 07, 2008

    More Youniverse Personality Test

    Well-Being: Don't Worry, Be Happy

    About
    Well, aren't you just the sensitive one? As a Don't Worry, Be Happy, you believe in a well balanced approach to living a healthy lifestyle. It's all about moderation. You enjoy exercise and eating healthy but you're not going to let it take over and run your life. You are a postitive person and you like to put energy into everything that you do. More often than not you bounce out of bed in the morning and infect those around you with your good vibes.


    Food
    It might be a clich but you are what you eat. You enjoy choosing healthy food because it makes you feel good on the inside. But it has to taste yummy too. Life's too short to sacrifice the pleasure of a good meal. Everything, including alcohol, is fine in moderation. You seems to have a fairly balanced diet - just make sure that you don't forget to keep up your water in take. You need to drink at least 2 litres a day.


    Physical
    As a Don't Worry Be Happy, you manage to fit physical activity around your everyday life. You might get off the bus one stop early or walk up the stairs to the office. But you won't drive yourself crazy with guilt if you miss a session in the gym. You might like to lose a few pounds or firm up your abs but you're not going to let that take over your life. If you're happy and beautiful on the inside, then you'll be happy and beautiful on the outside too.


    Sleep
    As a Don't Worry Be Happy, you tend to get just the right amount of sleep that you need. More often than not, you have no difficulty dropping off at night or waking up in the morning. Having said that, you're not going to get hung up about getting a certain number of hours sleep - you know when to have fun and when to recharge.


    ************************

    Dating: Techno Flirt


    About
    Where would you be without your gadgets? You're techno-tastic. And who can blame you. We all know there's something kind of fun about some high-speed digital flirting. But there's no substitute for human contact. Make sure you get out and meet your real life love interests in the flesh!


    My View
    Bring on the positive vibes! You're a very emotional and sensitive person. Make sure you don't sit at home wallowing--get out there and spark up your positive side.


    Interests
    You definitely like to keep things low-key and you've probably got the right idea--after all, if you're both relaxed and comfortable then it's easier to get to know each other and make the most of all the flirting opportunities!


    My World
    Nothing beats laughing your socks off. So it makes sense to want a partner who really makes you giggle. In good times and bad, if you can still have a joke with each other, then chances are you'll do great together.As for your outlook on life, you're very down-to-earth and you know what you want, even if you haven't quite worked out how to get it yet.

    还有我 - 任贤齐




    看着你有些累
    想要一个人静一会
    你的眼含着泪
    我 的心也眼着碎
    你为哪个人憔悴
    为他扛下所有罪
    我为你执迷不悔
    整夜无法入睡
    就算全世界离开你
    还有一个我来陪
    怎么舍得让 受尽冷风吹
    就算全世界在下雪
    就算候鸟已南飞
    还有我在这里
    痴地等你归

    你装作无所谓
    其实已痛彻心扉
    没想象中的坚强
    强地面对是与非
    想要给你的安慰
    你淡淡笑着拒绝
    满身伤痕的 情
    不值得你付出一切
    就算全世界离开你
    还有一个我来陪
    怎么 得让你受尽冷风吹
    就算全世界在下雪
    就算候鸟已南飞
    还有我 这里
    痴痴地等你归
    就算全世界离开你
    还有一个我来陪
    怎么舍 得让你受尽冷风吹
    就算全世界在下雪
    就算候鸟已南飞
    还有我在 这里
    痴痴地等你归

    Interesting Clients and their caregivers on last Wednesday

    Last Wednesday.... I have very interesting clients and their caregivers....

    Incident #1:
    My colleague was asking if I have told them (referring to my client and her mother ) regarding my moving over to children services. Then I said haven't. The mother was asking.... "What you want to tell me? You getting married?"

    I was like........ haha..... and I replied: "I don't even have a boyfriend. How to get married?"


    Incident #2:
    My client, was talking to her mother..... then the mother was telling her, "You ask Xiu Ling yourself lah." Then I asked her what she want to ask? Then the mother was saying.... "She (referring to my client) was asking if you has a boyfriend, if not, she wants to recommend you some guys from our church."


    Incident #3:
    My other client asked me: "I have low BP. Can I have SEX?"

    Friday, June 06, 2008

    Moving out of comfort zone......

    Happy 1 year anniversary to me as an occupational therapist on Wednesday! Same to ZR and Serene who started work same time as me!!! =D

    Yes..... one year has past..... I can still remember how I was 1 year back..... starting out as an new graduated OT.... and being the only OT seeing adults..... it was quite challenging initially.... and trying to build rapport with the clients.....

    Now, 1 year later..... being so used to working environment.... the way I do things with my clients.... I'm going to have a change of job scope soon....

    Been working with adults for 1 year..... already build up the relationships with all my clients.... even new clients... but well.... it is good to move out of my comfort zone.... to challenge myself to my limits...... =)

    I was telling my mom just now..... she was asking.... why must change? You don't like to work with adult if like why change? hmm.... I guess I need to explore on the areas that I really like.... maybe after the peads one.... I may be better position to tell myself.... which area is the one that I want to work in in the future.

    Though I don't really know what to expect.... but I am looking forward to it.... =D

    Revamping my blog design

    Currently my this blog is undergoing design construction.....

    Going to use pon and zi for the theme..... got a bit of problem in making my border for the blog entries..... hopefully I will get it done soon.... =p

    Thursday, June 05, 2008

    Judah is born! =P




    Name: Judah

    Gender: Male

    Date of Birth: 04 June 2008

    Interests: Going out with daddy and mummy and staring at daddy's fish tank... @ @

    About Me: I am a little Rascal but I like animals especially kittens and puppies.

    Tuesday, June 03, 2008

    Youniverse Personality Test.....

    Saw the following personality tests at a friend's blog...... as a fan of personality test..... how can I missed giving it a try? =D P.S: Those in blue are those I think are quite true about me.... what do you guys (and gals) think?? =P


    Youniverse Personality TestYouniverse Personality Test

    Personality: Mood - Dreamer

    You are romantic in your outlook with a bit of taste for the exotic. You love feeling the sea breeze in your hair, sun on your skin. You always take the first dip. When it comes to art, you're creative soul who sees the value in every form of self-expression, however simple. You keep all the little masterpieces that are given to you and can definately be a touch sentimental at times! As for music, it's the soundtrack to your world. You're up to speed with downloading, and your mp3 is always close by. Music help you focus and concentrate. You probably find it hard to ever switch off.


    Personality: Fun - Thriller

    Always the first to take the leap, you always look forward, and try not to have any regrets. You like to take the plunge - this postive attitude will give you a wealth of experience. For kicks, you always opt for a chance to broaden your horizons. You love the inspiration that exploring new cultures brings. When it comes to holidays, you'll take experience over comfort every time. You love to be in charge of where you are heading and relish the freedom of choosing your own direction.


    Personality: Habits - High Time Roller

    You appreciate the simplicity of nature and the beauty around you. It's important to slow down and retreat from frenzy of life. Your choice of drink reflects extravagant taste. You're fruity and adventureous and always up for trying something new. As for the home, you favor a cozy homespun look. You dig the DIY vibe big time.


    Personality: Social - Thoughtful

    For you, friendship is all about being there for one another. It's so precious to know that there are a few special people in the world that you can always rely on. When you think of freedom - the great outdoors spring to mind. Getting back to nature is a big draw. It's the perfect place to find peace and quiet.


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    Love: Wistful Soul

    About Wistful Soul
    You are someone who can't get enough romance. You've got such alot of love to give that it keeps getting lost in transit. You're probably thinking that it is about time that you had your share of romance but for you the chase of love can be just as fun as the falling in love. Have you ever thought that maybe part of you actually enjoys pinning for the one you love? To get your fair share of love, perhaps taking baby steps and enjoying each moment of romance rather than looking further all the time will fuifill your over-imaginative love pulse.


    Your Emotions
    You are a deeply emotional person.
    Love is your life-blood. It fills you with energy and makes you positive about the world. You'd like to have more of it in your life. Right now you feel overwhelmed by affairs of the heart. It could all be getting a bit too much. Perhaps it's time to pull back a little and reconnect with yourself........


    Perceptions
    The world can be a lonely place when love isn't going the way you'd like. You like nothing more than to just feel completely natural with the person you love. It would be so special if you could sneak away with them and find a quiet place just the two of you. That would beat all the heartache you seem to put yourself through. Your choice of animal shows that you are a very loyal person. You like to look out for the one you love and have very strong protective instincts.


    Aspirations
    You're a real romantic at heart. Sometimes you actually quite enjoy a spot for heartache. Pinning for the one you love can be good for the soul and creative spirit! You like quiet one-on-one time best of all! It's such a treat to get your lover all to yourself, uninterrupted. You dream of being reunited with the one you love. You're an adventurous soul. You find true romance in exploring new places and discovering new passions together with your lover. Shared experiences will always bring you closer together.


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    Travel: Nature-Lover


    About
    Nature Lovers like to sleep under the stars. Nothing puts a smile on these happy campers' faces more than breathing fresh air and feeling at one with nature. Chilling out under canvas with good friends is the only way to really take time out from the rat-race. It seems like for your next holiday you're up for spending quality time in the great outdoors. A little physical exertion probably wouldn't go amiss - perhaps you fancy a spot for hiking or canoeing - anything that takes you a little from civilisation. And if there is a chance to get up close and personal with wild animals, chances are you'll grab it with both hands. Alpine landscapes offer the perfect playground for the Nature Lover. There's so many exciting ways to get up and down the mountain! The idea of waking up with nothing but the dawn chorus in your ears is utterly enchanting. It seems like the real magic of holiday comes when you find complete peace and tranquility both inside and out. The simplest things can sometimes bring the most pleasure. It's all about sleeping under canvas and waking up to the sound of birdsong, with the grass under your bare feet.

    Monday, June 02, 2008

    Accuracy of Death and Carnivore Restaurant

    I went to watch Accuracy of Death at Vivocity with SY just now. Only 4 places currently is still screening the movie but the timing sucks.... only Vivo seems to have better timing and I do not want to stay in Tampines... lolx....

    Was walking around in Vivo before the movie starts.... GSS plus weekend.... there was a big crowd man..... SY managed to get something for himself lolx.... guess it's all matching items ya? His jacket with his new shoes and sling bag.... luckily citibank credit card got discount... so can save a bit.... So.. anyone wants to buy anything from Adidas? There is 10% discount if you use citibank credit card and addition 10% if the item is on sale.... =) Maybe I should get something for myself too... lolx

    Hmmm..... Accuracy of Death....

    I won't say it is a fantastic show.... maybe so-so only....

    The show is about this Grim Reaper, who appears 7 day before a person dies in an unexpected death and he decides whether that person will die or continue to live('suspend-life').

    It also shows that what happens when a person is giving an opportunity to live. It is sad in the show that the actress has to give away her loved ones to prevent them from dying as she said that all her loved ones will slowly die if they are with her.... sad isn't it? *I think I got cry somewhere there lo...*

    The Reaper always like to ask the dying person on what they perceive on death.... but little did he asked what people perceive about life?

    I guess all this lies with different pespectives one has when you are in different roles and position....

    "Sunny day is not a special thing.... but it is important....."

    This is the trailer:



    And the soundtrack in the movie.....



    After the movie, we went to Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria

    If you are big meat eater then this place is good. It is all-you-can-eat buffet style. The grilled beef is good according to SY. They will continue to go around your table and ask if you want more meat....



    wah piang.... they cannot read the red tag that I don't want meat anymore? lolx.... I think they simply just give up when we keep rejecting them.... SY has to leave w/o eating his chicken heart as he left for some pollution to the air.... lolx

    Then we ask for bill.... when the waiter passed us the bill.... it was $200+!!!!

    But please be calm... he passed us the wrong bill..... when he passed us the correct bill... It was 90+. I asked if there is any discount for any card.... then he was kind to ask us to pass him any card... and he still give us 10% discount!!!! coolz......

    Then we went up to the rooftop.... for some sea viewing and he added more pollution to the air...
    lolx.... quite breezy night.... should have taken photos there.... haiz.....

    Then after, we headed back home.... lotsa ppl at the train station sia....