Tonight's air feels exceptionally stale and motionless. And I'm supposed to be sound asleep now as I need to wake up in 4 hours time.
I can't get to bed, yet my physical being is beckoning me to rest.
I can hear my stomach rumbling now. Yes I'm hungry and probably that's the reason why I can't sleep.
Oh well.. I wished it's time to go Airport now!
Goodnight still night. You're still charming in my eyes. :)
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
To the Land of Smiles
SA-WA-DEE!
I can't wait to roam the streets of Bangkok... just 2 more days!
I hope shopping and food will be fabulous with Shihui, Cynthia and Liping!
I hope I'm able to catch up a little with Bio!
I crave for that momentaneous getaway trip... :)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
A rapid Sat...
Another speedy Sat just passed by.
I just came back from Timothy (ex-Accenture colleague)'s wedding at Suntec Convention hall's Pearl River restaurant. Yeah, the 2nd wedding I've attended this month as well. No joke man. ALOT of people are getting married these days. And I just received a sms from a long time friend to invite me to be her 'sister' on her wedding day. I've been posed the magic question several times now but I did not give any comments as I know it will not be very near. Having said that, not that I'm dying to be married off. But uh, I do agree the pressure is somewhat there. Hmm...
Well I was in a mood to capture some self-pics after getting dressed. Hee...
With Ivana and Fa... I miss those Accenture days dearly!
Fragrance surprise! Dan got me one of my favourite scents around - Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea scent.
That ended my day with a smile. :)
I just came back from Timothy (ex-Accenture colleague)'s wedding at Suntec Convention hall's Pearl River restaurant. Yeah, the 2nd wedding I've attended this month as well. No joke man. ALOT of people are getting married these days. And I just received a sms from a long time friend to invite me to be her 'sister' on her wedding day. I've been posed the magic question several times now but I did not give any comments as I know it will not be very near. Having said that, not that I'm dying to be married off. But uh, I do agree the pressure is somewhat there. Hmm...
Well I was in a mood to capture some self-pics after getting dressed. Hee...
At Timothy's wedding
With Ivana and Fa... I miss those Accenture days dearly!
Dan came to pick me up and drove me to see the Singapore Flyer at closer view.
Fragrance surprise! Dan got me one of my favourite scents around - Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea scent.
That ended my day with a smile. :)
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Metamorphosis
The following extract about metamorphosis is taken from the writtings of Parris Garnier. It's simply apt and beautifully true.
If misfortune doesn't break you, it fashions you into a better person. But this metamorphosis doesn't happen by chance. It takes a strong heart to struggle against elements that would see you destroy yourself in failure.
Very often, you'll encounter the temptation to hold on foolishly to the past. You might even begin to wonder if you would've been better off the way you were. You might occasionally let down your guard, and allow grief and resentment to sway you towards self-destructive behaviour. And you will face many difficulties that may make you feel that you will never be able to experience the sweetness of life again.
But it is during these moments of the greatest peril which present the greatest opportunities. For as much as a powerful wind can throw you off your course, so can you spread your wings and ride it to greater heights.
If misfortune doesn't break you, it fashions you into a better person. But this metamorphosis doesn't happen by chance. It takes a strong heart to struggle against elements that would see you destroy yourself in failure.
Very often, you'll encounter the temptation to hold on foolishly to the past. You might even begin to wonder if you would've been better off the way you were. You might occasionally let down your guard, and allow grief and resentment to sway you towards self-destructive behaviour. And you will face many difficulties that may make you feel that you will never be able to experience the sweetness of life again.
But it is during these moments of the greatest peril which present the greatest opportunities. For as much as a powerful wind can throw you off your course, so can you spread your wings and ride it to greater heights.
Monday, June 16, 2008
The little ones
I attended the baby shower (yes the 2nd one this month) of Angela's baby Anders on Sat. What a sweet bundle of joy Anders is!
Still soundly...
Sleeping soundly...
Still soundly...
This is Connie's Ethan boy. I can't describe how adorable he is!
"So long as little children are allowed to suffer, there is no true love in this world."
-Isodore Duncan
Friday, June 13, 2008
Friday the 13th
What a day. I'm really curious how many days of Friday the 13th we can get in a year? Anyhow, I hope your day today didn't turn out ominous. Mine? I felt sluggish the whole day at work. Fortunately, my day was slightly illuminated by a simple and light dinner at Soup Spoon with Dan and followed by a free dessert treat at Canele Patisserie from Edwin, the manager of the outlet. Really, this was enough to salvage the day!
For your info...
Friday the 13th is considered a day of bad luck in English-, French- and Portuguese-speaking countries around the world, as well as in Germany, Finland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Bulgaria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Similar superstitions exist in some other traditions. In Greece, Romania and Spanish-speaking countries, for example, it is Tuesday the 13th that is considered unlucky. In Italy it is Friday the 17th.
The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia,, a word derived from the concatenation of the Greek words Paraskeví (Παρασκευή) (meaning Friday), and dekatreís (δεκατρείς) (meaning thirteen), attached to phobía (φοβία) (meaning phobia). The term is a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, a simple phobia (fear) of the number thirteen appearing in any case.
According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, more than 67 million people are affected by a fear of this day. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines like doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed. "$800 or $900 million is lost in business on this day". Despite this, representatives for both Delta and Continental Airlines say that their airlines don't suffer from any noticeable drop in travel on those Fridays.
The answer to my curiosity!
This sequence, here given for 2001–2028, repeats every 28 years from 1901 to 2099. The months with a Friday the 13th are determined by the Dominical letter (G, F, GF, etc.) of the year. Any month that begins on a Sunday will contain a Friday the 13th.
Every year has at least one and at most three Fridays the 13th, with 688 occurrences during each 400-year Gregorian cycle (146,097 days).
The longest period that can occur without a Friday the 13th is fourteen months, either from July to September the following year (e.g. in 2001/2002 and 2012/13), or from August to October in a leap year (e.g. in 2027/28).
For your info...
Friday the 13th is considered a day of bad luck in English-, French- and Portuguese-speaking countries around the world, as well as in Germany, Finland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Bulgaria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Similar superstitions exist in some other traditions. In Greece, Romania and Spanish-speaking countries, for example, it is Tuesday the 13th that is considered unlucky. In Italy it is Friday the 17th.
The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia,, a word derived from the concatenation of the Greek words Paraskeví (Παρασκευή) (meaning Friday), and dekatreís (δεκατρείς) (meaning thirteen), attached to phobía (φοβία) (meaning phobia). The term is a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, a simple phobia (fear) of the number thirteen appearing in any case.
According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, more than 67 million people are affected by a fear of this day. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines like doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed. "$800 or $900 million is lost in business on this day". Despite this, representatives for both Delta and Continental Airlines say that their airlines don't suffer from any noticeable drop in travel on those Fridays.
The answer to my curiosity!
This sequence, here given for 2001–2028, repeats every 28 years from 1901 to 2099. The months with a Friday the 13th are determined by the Dominical letter (G, F, GF, etc.) of the year. Any month that begins on a Sunday will contain a Friday the 13th.
Every year has at least one and at most three Fridays the 13th, with 688 occurrences during each 400-year Gregorian cycle (146,097 days).
The longest period that can occur without a Friday the 13th is fourteen months, either from July to September the following year (e.g. in 2001/2002 and 2012/13), or from August to October in a leap year (e.g. in 2027/28).
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Life's gridlock
I'm beginning to possess a little resentment and exasperation towards my current life. Although ultimately I know that this is perfectly normal at certain stages in our life, I still cannot convince myself nor comprehend this mixed feeling which sprangs itself out of nowhere for almost no reasons.
Week after week passes so swiftly and before I know, half a year will be almost gone. Till now, I don't really know if I like what I'm doing. Although it seems like I do, by going to work earlier than most people and only knocking off work when almost no one is in sight. This is quite direful, for I'll soon turn into a workaholic soon and I don't want that.
Sometimes, I wonder if I'm sub-consciously indulging in work so as to keep my mind on track and not let it wander purposelessly. Move on from my current job? Seriously I haven't gave much thought about it, although I know I should. Well I certainly hope this work indulgence won't carry itself too far...
I was telling Dan that I'm also beginning to loathe the routinised weekends we're spending together, and it's indirectly affecting the quality time we ought to spend together.
I guess I'm really typical of Aquarians, for we always seek change in things and hate to be constrained in a stereotypical box. I can't handle this volatility in me soon and I need a remedy.
I need to seek some excess space to contain myself. But, is there really anymore room for metamorphosis? I really hope to unearth this room soon.
Week after week passes so swiftly and before I know, half a year will be almost gone. Till now, I don't really know if I like what I'm doing. Although it seems like I do, by going to work earlier than most people and only knocking off work when almost no one is in sight. This is quite direful, for I'll soon turn into a workaholic soon and I don't want that.
Sometimes, I wonder if I'm sub-consciously indulging in work so as to keep my mind on track and not let it wander purposelessly. Move on from my current job? Seriously I haven't gave much thought about it, although I know I should. Well I certainly hope this work indulgence won't carry itself too far...
I was telling Dan that I'm also beginning to loathe the routinised weekends we're spending together, and it's indirectly affecting the quality time we ought to spend together.
I guess I'm really typical of Aquarians, for we always seek change in things and hate to be constrained in a stereotypical box. I can't handle this volatility in me soon and I need a remedy.
I need to seek some excess space to contain myself. But, is there really anymore room for metamorphosis? I really hope to unearth this room soon.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Meina's Kaeden
I was elated to see Meina, the blissful mum of 1 month old Kaeden!
Thanks for the sweet invitation my dear. :)
Thanks for the sweet invitation my dear. :)
Friday, June 6, 2008
Motivate
It's one of those down-times when I need to be given a pat on my heavy-burdened shoulder to be motivated again, for almost everything.
I'll be fine, and urm, somewhat re-motivated soon, I hope.
I'll be fine, and urm, somewhat re-motivated soon, I hope.
"Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes." - Kenneth Hildebrand
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Jappy food indulgence
Having been deprived of Jap food for quite sometimes, I was totally gratified from the ala-carte buffet dinner last night. Dearie treated... thanks! It was at Hanabi in Katong Mall. $30++ for so many varieties you wouldn't have possibly tried everything. Hence, we reckoned that it's quite value for money. Hee.
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