Encounter with the 3rd kind
I don’t know about you but I dread the moments when I would somehow bump into any of my ex-boyfriends. By the way, believe it or not, I only have TWO ex-boyfriends. So, what is the goddamn probability of bumping into one of them?
Disgustingly high! Especially if you live in Singapore where all Singaporeans hang out at the same places during the weekends!
So, unfortunately, I had the honor to bump into my very first boyfriend last week. Actually, he was such a sweetheart, and he still is… during our relationship, he treated me really nicely and I still have sweet memories of us together.
However, after 10 months into the relationship, it dawned upon me that I did not love him. I was in love with the idea of being in love. I was da bitch in the relationship and suggested the breakup. At that time, I was a silly 19-year-old and being very immature, I handled the breakup in an extremely brutal manner and totally broke his heart.
It had been at least 3 or 4 years since I last saw him, and so, the first emotion I felt when we literally bumped into each other was… guilt.
There was so much to say but I can’t bring myself to say much except a “How are you?” and a cold shrug. I quickly fled from the awkward encounter but now, looking back, I wish that I had handled it otherwise.
“I am sorry… I am sorry for what I said years ago. And I hope both of us have learnt something from our past relationship. I do not think we can be friends ever again but you were someone once close to my heart before. Please remember that.”
If only I could say that to him… but I can’t.
“And yah, please also lose some weight. Where’s the hunk I used to hang out with??!! How can you let yourself go like that? Join a gym and get into shape! For Christ’s sake!”
If only I could say that to him too… but I can’t.
And yes, I am still da bitch.
Monday, July 25, 2005
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Boring Life
I was just reading some of my favorite blogs and it hits me that I am such a boring person, and thus, writing boring blogs…
I am not sexually active like SarongPartyGirl, so I cannot share with you any juicy, sexy details. Nor do I have a child who has a medical condition, so I cannot bring any awareness to any diseases via blogging. Nor am I a journalist, who goes to fashion shows or movie premieres to share any insider jokes/stories about models and celebrities. Nor am I a waitress in a restaurant, serving cranky customers and have tons of tales/comments about customers’ behaviors. Nor am I a long-suffering musician full of angst, who has no where to express herself except through music and blogs.
I am just a boring person, who holds a boring job in a boring MNC, leading a boring life.
Fuah…. How exciting can my blog be?
The only consolation here is that I have a constant urge to travel… and with that, I can also share a little of my travel tales. However, the last time I traveled was in May (diving trip in Malaysia)… a mere 3 months ago but felt like 3 years.
Another option is to share the places and restaurants, which I have visited before. Although I always either forget to take the name cards of the restaurants, or I will forget the names of the dishes that I have tried. Not much of a food critic huh?
I missed being in a foreign land and sharing all my foreign thoughts… Unfortunately, I am now in my comfort zone and I cannot find any zest to blog.
Should I just end it now?
Hmmm… I will think about it.
I was just reading some of my favorite blogs and it hits me that I am such a boring person, and thus, writing boring blogs…
I am not sexually active like SarongPartyGirl, so I cannot share with you any juicy, sexy details. Nor do I have a child who has a medical condition, so I cannot bring any awareness to any diseases via blogging. Nor am I a journalist, who goes to fashion shows or movie premieres to share any insider jokes/stories about models and celebrities. Nor am I a waitress in a restaurant, serving cranky customers and have tons of tales/comments about customers’ behaviors. Nor am I a long-suffering musician full of angst, who has no where to express herself except through music and blogs.
I am just a boring person, who holds a boring job in a boring MNC, leading a boring life.
Fuah…. How exciting can my blog be?
The only consolation here is that I have a constant urge to travel… and with that, I can also share a little of my travel tales. However, the last time I traveled was in May (diving trip in Malaysia)… a mere 3 months ago but felt like 3 years.
Another option is to share the places and restaurants, which I have visited before. Although I always either forget to take the name cards of the restaurants, or I will forget the names of the dishes that I have tried. Not much of a food critic huh?
I missed being in a foreign land and sharing all my foreign thoughts… Unfortunately, I am now in my comfort zone and I cannot find any zest to blog.
Should I just end it now?
Hmmm… I will think about it.
Monday, July 18, 2005
Monday Blues
Symptoms:
1) Unstable emotions, usually a general feeling of sadness or gloom.
2) Excessive yawning, usually due to lack of sleep or simply lack of interest in daily activities. (Esp if activities include looking at tons of Excel spreadsheets)
3) Stare into space.
4) Increase appetite and frequency of snacking.
5) Refuse to face up to reality by ignoring assignments, emails and deadlines.
Cures
Currently there aren’t any cures for Monday Blues, but the following activities can alleviate the pain:
1) Surf the web excessively.
2) Write your blog (encourage since you are giving the impression that you are working)
3) 2 hours lunch
4) Leave the office punctually at 5.30pm.
5) Take Urgent Leave or MC
Taking urgent leave or MC, is, by far the most effective method to combat Monday Blues. However, if used frequently, possible side effects includes:
1) Getting weird stares from colleagues and Boss
2) Work overtime due to piling up of deadlines
3) Losing your job
Thankfully, I am only suffering from a mild form of Monday Blues… Although it is mild, unfortunately, it’s chronic.
Yes… I will be strong…
Symptoms:
1) Unstable emotions, usually a general feeling of sadness or gloom.
2) Excessive yawning, usually due to lack of sleep or simply lack of interest in daily activities. (Esp if activities include looking at tons of Excel spreadsheets)
3) Stare into space.
4) Increase appetite and frequency of snacking.
5) Refuse to face up to reality by ignoring assignments, emails and deadlines.
Cures
Currently there aren’t any cures for Monday Blues, but the following activities can alleviate the pain:
1) Surf the web excessively.
2) Write your blog (encourage since you are giving the impression that you are working)
3) 2 hours lunch
4) Leave the office punctually at 5.30pm.
5) Take Urgent Leave or MC
Taking urgent leave or MC, is, by far the most effective method to combat Monday Blues. However, if used frequently, possible side effects includes:
1) Getting weird stares from colleagues and Boss
2) Work overtime due to piling up of deadlines
3) Losing your job
Thankfully, I am only suffering from a mild form of Monday Blues… Although it is mild, unfortunately, it’s chronic.
Yes… I will be strong…
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Sarong Party Girl
Occasionally, I will read her blog and have recently increased the frequency due to her newfound “fame” in Singapore for showing her nipples on her blog. (She has removed the picture, but there are still many sexy but well-taken shots of her)
I find her to be very interesting… she is like Samantha from Sex and The City, totally comfortable with her sexuality. She doesn’t give a hoot about what others thought of her and did what she did because she really want to express herself, full stop.
In Asia, sex is still deems as “dirty” and a kind of taboo. Girls are supposed to be pure and pristine, we are not supposed to like sex. Girls, who enjoy sex, are sluts or whores. Even in Singapore, a rather westernize country; still frown upon at girls who just want to be true to themselves.
And the saddest part is that men do not suffer from the same disapproval. Men with “experience”, are deem as playboys, flirts or as a guy-friend said, “men with confidence” (MY ASS!!). But, what about women with “experience”? They are either in the “sluts”, “playthings” or “girls-to-have-fun-with-but-not-wife-material” categories.
And after marriage, these stupid men complain that their wives do not satisfy them sexually and engage in affairs with sexually aggressive females, who have no qualms to enjoy sex or, sadly, to break up marriages.
Ok, not ALL MEN are as such and I admit that I am generalizing. What I am trying to say here is that, women have needs too… and each of us have different levels of wants and needs. Why frown upon women who are comfortable with their needs? As long as, she is single, not a third party in any situations and practice safe sex.
I am happy to see that we have our very own Samantha. And it is about time that she appears.
You can check out her blog at: http://sarongpartygirl.blogspot.com/
Occasionally, I will read her blog and have recently increased the frequency due to her newfound “fame” in Singapore for showing her nipples on her blog. (She has removed the picture, but there are still many sexy but well-taken shots of her)
I find her to be very interesting… she is like Samantha from Sex and The City, totally comfortable with her sexuality. She doesn’t give a hoot about what others thought of her and did what she did because she really want to express herself, full stop.
In Asia, sex is still deems as “dirty” and a kind of taboo. Girls are supposed to be pure and pristine, we are not supposed to like sex. Girls, who enjoy sex, are sluts or whores. Even in Singapore, a rather westernize country; still frown upon at girls who just want to be true to themselves.
And the saddest part is that men do not suffer from the same disapproval. Men with “experience”, are deem as playboys, flirts or as a guy-friend said, “men with confidence” (MY ASS!!). But, what about women with “experience”? They are either in the “sluts”, “playthings” or “girls-to-have-fun-with-but-not-wife-material” categories.
And after marriage, these stupid men complain that their wives do not satisfy them sexually and engage in affairs with sexually aggressive females, who have no qualms to enjoy sex or, sadly, to break up marriages.
Ok, not ALL MEN are as such and I admit that I am generalizing. What I am trying to say here is that, women have needs too… and each of us have different levels of wants and needs. Why frown upon women who are comfortable with their needs? As long as, she is single, not a third party in any situations and practice safe sex.
I am happy to see that we have our very own Samantha. And it is about time that she appears.
You can check out her blog at: http://sarongpartygirl.blogspot.com/
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Desmond’s 30th Party
Last Saturday was Desmond’s 30th birthday and we (the Hall 6 Gang) threw a huge party for him at West Coast MacDonald’s!
This party took us 4 weeks to plan and boy! It definitely kept us busy… Firstly, we custom-made M&M chocolates from the U.S and shipped it to Singapore. On the M&M, instead of “M&M”, we had “Are you thirty yet?” and “Sweet Thirties”. These M&Ms were then packed in cute little tin cans and presented to everyone as door gifts.
Secondly, it was a theme party, which was “Cartoon”. Everyone had to crack their brains as to which cartoon characters to be! Some even went to rent costumes! We had Woody from The Toy Story, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Strawberry Shortcake, Little red riding hood, Speedy Gonzalaz, My Sweet Melody, Slamdunk, Batman, Superman and… many more!
Hrm… As for me, I dressed up as the Hello Kitty! ;p We even had a best dressed award and that award went to the Flintstones couple, Barney and Betty!
Lastly, it was a surprise party and all were planned without the birthday’s boy knowledge. That was pretty tough since Desmond was such a busybody! Nonetheless, when we all jumped up and shouted “Surprise!” as he walked in the Party room; he was so touched that he couldn’t help but to shed a few tears!
I really had great fun, seeing all of us dressed up and horsing around, just like the good, old days when we are still in college. Times like these, I am so glad to be home and share these magical moments with my dear friends.
Cost of my costume:
Cat-ears Hair band – 12 dollars
Cat whiskers – 2 dollars
Party cover charge – 20 dollars
Desmond’s expression – PRICELESS!
Last Saturday was Desmond’s 30th birthday and we (the Hall 6 Gang) threw a huge party for him at West Coast MacDonald’s!
This party took us 4 weeks to plan and boy! It definitely kept us busy… Firstly, we custom-made M&M chocolates from the U.S and shipped it to Singapore. On the M&M, instead of “M&M”, we had “Are you thirty yet?” and “Sweet Thirties”. These M&Ms were then packed in cute little tin cans and presented to everyone as door gifts.
Secondly, it was a theme party, which was “Cartoon”. Everyone had to crack their brains as to which cartoon characters to be! Some even went to rent costumes! We had Woody from The Toy Story, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Strawberry Shortcake, Little red riding hood, Speedy Gonzalaz, My Sweet Melody, Slamdunk, Batman, Superman and… many more!
Hrm… As for me, I dressed up as the Hello Kitty! ;p We even had a best dressed award and that award went to the Flintstones couple, Barney and Betty!
Lastly, it was a surprise party and all were planned without the birthday’s boy knowledge. That was pretty tough since Desmond was such a busybody! Nonetheless, when we all jumped up and shouted “Surprise!” as he walked in the Party room; he was so touched that he couldn’t help but to shed a few tears!
I really had great fun, seeing all of us dressed up and horsing around, just like the good, old days when we are still in college. Times like these, I am so glad to be home and share these magical moments with my dear friends.
Cost of my costume:
Cat-ears Hair band – 12 dollars
Cat whiskers – 2 dollars
Party cover charge – 20 dollars
Desmond’s expression – PRICELESS!
Thursday, July 07, 2005
London
Happy, and then despair
Anticipation, and then desperation
Tears of joy become tears of sadness
Her pride became her sorrow
A glorious fight, won far and away
Yet a battle was lost at home
A precious trophy, won far and away
Yet people were dead and broken at home
But she is not defeated
Her brilliance will shine again
Her spirits will be elevated
So will her people’s strength
Happy, and then despair
Anticipation, and then desperation
Tears of joy become tears of sadness
Her pride became her sorrow
A glorious fight, won far and away
Yet a battle was lost at home
A precious trophy, won far and away
Yet people were dead and broken at home
But she is not defeated
Her brilliance will shine again
Her spirits will be elevated
So will her people’s strength
Thursday, June 30, 2005
KM8
I went down to KM8 at Sentosa Island (still within Singapore’s premise, I do not need a passport to enter Sentosa) and I had a blast!
KM8 is a beach bar, similar to Sunset Bay, which is THE original beach bar in Sentosa and it’s still one of the best places to hang out on a sunny day. But beware, Sunset Bay! KM8 is now attracting all the beautiful people in town and I must say it a great crowd to hang out with!
Besides the beautiful people, great music and delicious cocktails, another key attraction of KM8 is that it has a pool. Yup… there’s actually a pool just 3 meters away from the beach! It’s a small pool but it provides a great area for the beautiful people to dance their wet yet perfect bodies besides the pool.
There were many expats, SPGs, yummy hunks and babes prancing around in their beachwear and grooving to the blasting music. I almost thought that I was in Ibiza or Bali. With the good-looking crowd, fantastic music and the sunset at the background… I must say that I had the best Sunday afternoon last week!
Check out the link: http://www.think.cz/issue3/08/km8/
I will post some photos once I have the chance!
p/s: Unfornately, there will always be some white, flabby and extremely ugly caucasians to spoil the view, so self-censorship to block out these ugly people is definitely required. If all things fail, hrm... get drunk!
I went down to KM8 at Sentosa Island (still within Singapore’s premise, I do not need a passport to enter Sentosa) and I had a blast!
KM8 is a beach bar, similar to Sunset Bay, which is THE original beach bar in Sentosa and it’s still one of the best places to hang out on a sunny day. But beware, Sunset Bay! KM8 is now attracting all the beautiful people in town and I must say it a great crowd to hang out with!
Besides the beautiful people, great music and delicious cocktails, another key attraction of KM8 is that it has a pool. Yup… there’s actually a pool just 3 meters away from the beach! It’s a small pool but it provides a great area for the beautiful people to dance their wet yet perfect bodies besides the pool.
There were many expats, SPGs, yummy hunks and babes prancing around in their beachwear and grooving to the blasting music. I almost thought that I was in Ibiza or Bali. With the good-looking crowd, fantastic music and the sunset at the background… I must say that I had the best Sunday afternoon last week!
Check out the link: http://www.think.cz/issue3/08/km8/
I will post some photos once I have the chance!
p/s: Unfornately, there will always be some white, flabby and extremely ugly caucasians to spoil the view, so self-censorship to block out these ugly people is definitely required. If all things fail, hrm... get drunk!
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Simple pleasure…
I have a new wallet! Yeah! It’s pink, pink and oh, so pink! Haha… It’s really a cute wallet, small yet roomy to contain a small coin pouch, a delicate shade of pink yet with an edgy “leafy” design imprinted on its GENUNIE leather!
And the best part: I bought it in a sale, at 50% off! Only cost me S$39 dollars…
It is such a good buy that I feel so happy whenever I fish out my wallet to pay, to take a bus or to get some coins.
Just looking at my chirpy, blossom pink wallet is enough to brighten up my day.
I miss this kind of simple pleasure… …
Every girl has a hidden cheapskate nature. To find a good bargain is equivalent of getting an orgasm.
Both are simple pleasures… haha. ;p
I have a new wallet! Yeah! It’s pink, pink and oh, so pink! Haha… It’s really a cute wallet, small yet roomy to contain a small coin pouch, a delicate shade of pink yet with an edgy “leafy” design imprinted on its GENUNIE leather!
And the best part: I bought it in a sale, at 50% off! Only cost me S$39 dollars…
It is such a good buy that I feel so happy whenever I fish out my wallet to pay, to take a bus or to get some coins.
Just looking at my chirpy, blossom pink wallet is enough to brighten up my day.
I miss this kind of simple pleasure… …
Every girl has a hidden cheapskate nature. To find a good bargain is equivalent of getting an orgasm.
Both are simple pleasures… haha. ;p
Monday, June 20, 2005
Ouch… I am in pain…
My upper body is so sore that the minutest movement hurts like hell… even brushing my teeth causes my forearms and triceps to hurt…
But I am not complaining! I actually welcome the pain! All these pains mean that I put my muscles to good use on last Sunday… in fact, maybe too much of a good use…
I went wall climbing last Sunday at Keppel Tower! The place is called ClimbAdventure ( http://www.climbadventure.com/index.htm )and it conducts classes for beginners as well as intermediate climbers. Basically, it’s like a studio with many walls for one to climb.
Each wall is only 7.5 meters, so it is definitely more suitable for beginners (like me!). One can either go for the Level one and two classes or chooses to pay 5 bucks and the place is yours for you to climb the whole day.
Unfortunately… I forgot to bring my digcam along and thus, no photos! ;(
But, I will definitely bring my camera the next time round and catch some live actions!
Despite of the pain and aches, I will still recommend wall/rock climbing because it is a total body workout! In fact… one session of wall climbing equates to 5 sessions of hardcore gym. It has been a long time since my body aches like that… every muscle is screaming with pain whenever I try to lift my arms…
Nonetheless, I hope to go for more climbing sessions, not only to tone up my body, but also to improve on my mental strength. This is definitely one sport where one has to conquer one’s fear or one’s many fears.
It can be fear of height, fear of falling, fear of looking like a cockroach scurrying up a wall (Ugly climbing postures!!!) or fear of not able to complete the wall… But at the end of the day, I realized that it’s all the state of my mind. If I told myself that I can do it… I can definitely do it. Wall climbing taught me NOT to doubt myself and believe in my body, as it is actually stronger than I thought.
So... anyone wana join me in wall climbing? ;p
p/s: Since the walls are indoor, so it's air conditioned! Yoo-hoo! No hot and sticky bodies with BO!
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Why am I blogging?
Yesterday, I mentioned to a friend that I keep a blog... not a well-maintained one, especially when compared to other more established bloggers. Looking at my blog, it is actually quite boring, as I do not have any cool links or pop-up dancing babies. Not to mention that it is in a hideous shade of pink. (Whether you like it or not, pink happens to be one of my favorite colours)
And I have asked myself many times, “why the shit am I still blogging?” Since not many people read my blog except for a few friends.
Ahhh... that’s right. FRIENDS.
I continue to blog because I want to share with them what has been going on in my life. Although things can get pretty stale but at least there is this common platform where I can post my thoughts and share a little part of me.
This can be rather crucial since some of my friends are not in Singapore and blogs have, thus become to be a form of communicating.
Instead of frequent emailing, we can now check out each other’s blog and update each other.
So, my friends... please let me know if you’ll like to share your blog and life with me.
Oh, another thing, for those who will like to contact me via the blog, please clink on the link: “View my complete profile” and you will see “email”.
I have yet to figure out how to add a “leave a comment” link to my blog and thus, require this roundabout way.
In one way or another, I hope my blog has reached its objective, and that is to share my life with all of you, no matter where you are.
Yesterday, I mentioned to a friend that I keep a blog... not a well-maintained one, especially when compared to other more established bloggers. Looking at my blog, it is actually quite boring, as I do not have any cool links or pop-up dancing babies. Not to mention that it is in a hideous shade of pink. (Whether you like it or not, pink happens to be one of my favorite colours)
And I have asked myself many times, “why the shit am I still blogging?” Since not many people read my blog except for a few friends.
Ahhh... that’s right. FRIENDS.
I continue to blog because I want to share with them what has been going on in my life. Although things can get pretty stale but at least there is this common platform where I can post my thoughts and share a little part of me.
This can be rather crucial since some of my friends are not in Singapore and blogs have, thus become to be a form of communicating.
Instead of frequent emailing, we can now check out each other’s blog and update each other.
So, my friends... please let me know if you’ll like to share your blog and life with me.
Oh, another thing, for those who will like to contact me via the blog, please clink on the link: “View my complete profile” and you will see “email”.
I have yet to figure out how to add a “leave a comment” link to my blog and thus, require this roundabout way.
In one way or another, I hope my blog has reached its objective, and that is to share my life with all of you, no matter where you are.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Feeling down…
I think I woke up at the wrong side of the bed this morning… I am feeling down for no rhythm or reason. And it’s not that time of the month either. (In fact, it’s nowhere even close)
I feel trapped… (again!) Is it only me who find Singapore stifling? I have this constant urge to travel, to get out of this country, to walk down unfamiliar streets, to smell exotic fumes, smile to strangers and experience the wonder of being in a strange and foreign land.
“Go to Little India on Sundays then,” said my friend. “You'll think you are really in India.””
“Yah… thanks, man” I replied drily.
Although I do not deny that there are indeed some exciting stuff to do in Singapore during weekends, such as in-door rock climbing at Keppel Towers (just got to know about that! Fancy a climb in the CBD of Singapore?), soaking in an outdoor Jacuzzi at MK-8 in Sentosa or visiting a goat farm in Lim Chu Kang.
Despite of the numerous “interesting” activities in Singapore (believe it or not!) but I simply yearn for a getaway…
I can always go for short getaway in near-by countries, such as Malaysia, Thailand or Hong Kong. But if I were to spend my hard earned money on these short getaways, I will not have much left for my long getaway…
Argh… At this point of life, I wish I am bloody loaded where money is NOT an issue and I am free to go wherever I desire…
Guess it’s time to buy toto, 4D or any form of lottery and pray that I am lucky for just once in my life. I am not greedy… just a $5000 win will make me very, very happy.
Sigh.
I think I woke up at the wrong side of the bed this morning… I am feeling down for no rhythm or reason. And it’s not that time of the month either. (In fact, it’s nowhere even close)
I feel trapped… (again!) Is it only me who find Singapore stifling? I have this constant urge to travel, to get out of this country, to walk down unfamiliar streets, to smell exotic fumes, smile to strangers and experience the wonder of being in a strange and foreign land.
“Go to Little India on Sundays then,” said my friend. “You'll think you are really in India.””
“Yah… thanks, man” I replied drily.
Although I do not deny that there are indeed some exciting stuff to do in Singapore during weekends, such as in-door rock climbing at Keppel Towers (just got to know about that! Fancy a climb in the CBD of Singapore?), soaking in an outdoor Jacuzzi at MK-8 in Sentosa or visiting a goat farm in Lim Chu Kang.
Despite of the numerous “interesting” activities in Singapore (believe it or not!) but I simply yearn for a getaway…
I can always go for short getaway in near-by countries, such as Malaysia, Thailand or Hong Kong. But if I were to spend my hard earned money on these short getaways, I will not have much left for my long getaway…
Argh… At this point of life, I wish I am bloody loaded where money is NOT an issue and I am free to go wherever I desire…
Guess it’s time to buy toto, 4D or any form of lottery and pray that I am lucky for just once in my life. I am not greedy… just a $5000 win will make me very, very happy.
Sigh.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Back from the Sun, Sand and the Sea.
Yup… I have been back for a week now. A little more tanned, with a few more mosquito bites on my legs (what’s a few “stars” to my galaxy of bites and scars) and an addiction to adventure.
F.Y.I, the diving trip was absolutely fantastic! Saw a lot of fishes (duh…), COOL species such as the Napoleon Wrasse, porcupine fish, nurse sharks, moray eels, puffer fish… I can go on and on. To think of it, since I am such a “suaku” diver, anything with gills and stays underwater will be classified as a cool specie.
And once again, I have made some new discoveries about myself:
1) I still can’t dive for nuts.
Although I do not have a problem descending and equalizing, I definitely have a problem with my breathing, my buoyancy and fining. Guess, I will have to go for more dive trips to improve on my diving skills! But first, I will need to buy some of the personal equipments first. As mentioned by my diving master, “Cannot dive, never mind… but make sure you look good!”
2) I can’t wait to travel again
I have a problem… I am bitten by the travel bug. Antidote: Get out of Singapore at least once a quarter. This is really crucial since Singapore is soooo small. But thankfully, budget airlines in Asia are slowly (but surely!) taking off, which stands for cheaper air travel! Yoohoo!
So… I am planning a backpacking trip to Vietnam in September! I can’t wait!
Yup… I have been back for a week now. A little more tanned, with a few more mosquito bites on my legs (what’s a few “stars” to my galaxy of bites and scars) and an addiction to adventure.
F.Y.I, the diving trip was absolutely fantastic! Saw a lot of fishes (duh…), COOL species such as the Napoleon Wrasse, porcupine fish, nurse sharks, moray eels, puffer fish… I can go on and on. To think of it, since I am such a “suaku” diver, anything with gills and stays underwater will be classified as a cool specie.
And once again, I have made some new discoveries about myself:
1) I still can’t dive for nuts.
Although I do not have a problem descending and equalizing, I definitely have a problem with my breathing, my buoyancy and fining. Guess, I will have to go for more dive trips to improve on my diving skills! But first, I will need to buy some of the personal equipments first. As mentioned by my diving master, “Cannot dive, never mind… but make sure you look good!”
2) I can’t wait to travel again
I have a problem… I am bitten by the travel bug. Antidote: Get out of Singapore at least once a quarter. This is really crucial since Singapore is soooo small. But thankfully, budget airlines in Asia are slowly (but surely!) taking off, which stands for cheaper air travel! Yoohoo!
So… I am planning a backpacking trip to Vietnam in September! I can’t wait!
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Scuba!
Last night, I went for a pool session - refresher diving course, in order to brush up my diving skills before hitting the open sea in East Malaysia in the coming long weekend.
Things I have learnt about myself:
1) I am not as thin as I thought.
I borrowed some diving equipments from a close girlfriend of mine, and was trying out her equipments – wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins. To my horror, I had such a hard time squeezing into her wetsuit that I thought her suit was going to burst. And all along, I though she is more “voluptuous” than me. ARGH…. I am dead wrong. Time to fast till Friday….
2) Diving is more stressful than I could remember.
I have not dived for 5 years ever since I got my license… and that’s a long time for a novice diver like me. So I have completely forgotten how to dive and last night I was running (or should I say splashing) around like a mad monkey. Checking of equipments, blowing of bubbles, getting equalized under water and maintaining of my buoyancy are all tough business! Did someone say diving is relaxing???!!!
3) Fair skin is NOT in vogue
I stuck out like a sore thumb last night. Among all the tanned, toned bikini babes… I looked sickly with my fair skin and sagging tummy. Argh…. Can’t wait to tone up and get a tan!
Yup… other than these discoveries about myself (more like disappointments actually), I had fun last night! I love the feeling of being underwater… I love the silence and of course, I can’t wait to see some fishes/sharks/turtles and try my luck to find Nemo. ;)
Can’t wait to dive in Perhentian this weekend!
Last night, I went for a pool session - refresher diving course, in order to brush up my diving skills before hitting the open sea in East Malaysia in the coming long weekend.
Things I have learnt about myself:
1) I am not as thin as I thought.
I borrowed some diving equipments from a close girlfriend of mine, and was trying out her equipments – wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins. To my horror, I had such a hard time squeezing into her wetsuit that I thought her suit was going to burst. And all along, I though she is more “voluptuous” than me. ARGH…. I am dead wrong. Time to fast till Friday….
2) Diving is more stressful than I could remember.
I have not dived for 5 years ever since I got my license… and that’s a long time for a novice diver like me. So I have completely forgotten how to dive and last night I was running (or should I say splashing) around like a mad monkey. Checking of equipments, blowing of bubbles, getting equalized under water and maintaining of my buoyancy are all tough business! Did someone say diving is relaxing???!!!
3) Fair skin is NOT in vogue
I stuck out like a sore thumb last night. Among all the tanned, toned bikini babes… I looked sickly with my fair skin and sagging tummy. Argh…. Can’t wait to tone up and get a tan!
Yup… other than these discoveries about myself (more like disappointments actually), I had fun last night! I love the feeling of being underwater… I love the silence and of course, I can’t wait to see some fishes/sharks/turtles and try my luck to find Nemo. ;)
Can’t wait to dive in Perhentian this weekend!
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Am I demanding or what?
Having a issue with my beloved: I am into Salsa but my beloved is not, so for the past 3 months or so, I have been going to my salsa classes alone, salsa bars alone and salsa parties alone.
In the beginning, I was very unhappy with him, in fact, more than unhappy. I was down right PISSED. How could that donkey (I meant my beloved) be so unsupportive of my passion? I have always been crazy about dancing, and this time round, I am very serious about mastering salsa, but he was totally oblivious to my pleas to come down to salsa bars and check out my sexy, groovy moves that I have learnt in class.
Now, I am (in a sense, in a certain pathetic sense) glad of this arrangement, I am pleased with the fact that I have widen my social circle and know many friends with the same passion for salsa. I am delighted with the fact that I can dance with cute guys without any disapproving glares and basically enjoy myself without Mr Grumpy Donkey (I meant my beloved again) buzzing around.
Previously, my salsa friends would asked me “hey, where’s your boyfriend?” and I’m like “Oh… he’s not interested in salsa” and people will then give me this sympathetic glare…. As if they were saying “Awww… the long suffering girlfriend, and the boyfriend does not even love her enough to learn salsa with her”
Yah, shut up. I do not need you to rub salt into my wound…
So, we have argued many times regarding to this matter and it has always boil down to him saying “I do not force you into doing anything you do not like, so why are you doing this to me now?”
Fine. I have been an idiot. No more tagging along to driving ranges to drive myself to boredom with golf. No more tagging along to wine classes and dinners, instead I should really have spent my money on salsa classes. No more mingling with his friends… especially those I have totally no interest in.
He has taken my presence for granted and I will not let that happen again.
Having a issue with my beloved: I am into Salsa but my beloved is not, so for the past 3 months or so, I have been going to my salsa classes alone, salsa bars alone and salsa parties alone.
In the beginning, I was very unhappy with him, in fact, more than unhappy. I was down right PISSED. How could that donkey (I meant my beloved) be so unsupportive of my passion? I have always been crazy about dancing, and this time round, I am very serious about mastering salsa, but he was totally oblivious to my pleas to come down to salsa bars and check out my sexy, groovy moves that I have learnt in class.
Now, I am (in a sense, in a certain pathetic sense) glad of this arrangement, I am pleased with the fact that I have widen my social circle and know many friends with the same passion for salsa. I am delighted with the fact that I can dance with cute guys without any disapproving glares and basically enjoy myself without Mr Grumpy Donkey (I meant my beloved again) buzzing around.
Previously, my salsa friends would asked me “hey, where’s your boyfriend?” and I’m like “Oh… he’s not interested in salsa” and people will then give me this sympathetic glare…. As if they were saying “Awww… the long suffering girlfriend, and the boyfriend does not even love her enough to learn salsa with her”
Yah, shut up. I do not need you to rub salt into my wound…
So, we have argued many times regarding to this matter and it has always boil down to him saying “I do not force you into doing anything you do not like, so why are you doing this to me now?”
Fine. I have been an idiot. No more tagging along to driving ranges to drive myself to boredom with golf. No more tagging along to wine classes and dinners, instead I should really have spent my money on salsa classes. No more mingling with his friends… especially those I have totally no interest in.
He has taken my presence for granted and I will not let that happen again.
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Philippines Dried Mangoes… THE BEST!
Have been munching on some dried mangoes, brought to me by my dearest friend, Chio from the Philippines. They are sooooooo good, I can't stop eating. Yummy!
By the way, please do not get confused. My friend, Chio is a guy and he is not “chio”.
Chio (in Singapore context) – means pretty. It’s slang, usually used together with “bu”. So you have “Chiobu”, which means, “pretty girl”.
Chio (in AIESEC context) – he is a really cool trainee, whom I got to know when I was in New York.
Anyway… he visited Singapore for two days and basically we had fun hanging out (or at least I did!) together with another 2 Indonesian trainees.
What I have learnt about Singapore through my non-Singaporean friends:
1) Singapore is indeed f**king hot, how the hell can Singaporeans deal with the heat and humidity?
(We don’t… I seriously don’t think Singapore can function without air-con)
2) Singapore is indeed small, why the hell do Singaporeans need cars?
(I think it’s the heat… we need to sit in cars to blast our air-con. Although public transport is also air-conditioned in Singapore… but nothing beat having your very OWN air-con. That is why we need cars.)
3) Singaporeans lovvvveeee to eat and shop, what the hell do Singaporeans do besides eating and shopping?
(It’s too hot to do anything else in Singapore besides dinning in air-conditioned restaurants or food centers. As for shopping, well… you can’t expect us to just stand around in malls to enjoy the air-con and NOT shop. That’s just impossible.)
So, in conclusion, Singapore is too damn bloody frying hot.
p/s: I like the new ad by coke… a bunch of young people piling up ice (into a little slope) along the beach and “ice-board” down, eventually splashing into the sea. Cool huh?
p.p/s: Has anyone been to the Snow City in Singapore? I need a place to escape from the heat… …
p.p.p/s: Has anyone heard about the Eski Bar in Tanjong Pagar? The bar is supposed to be so cold… you can wear your mink coat, skiing hat and snow boots all at the same time. I need a nightspot to escape from the heat… …
Have been munching on some dried mangoes, brought to me by my dearest friend, Chio from the Philippines. They are sooooooo good, I can't stop eating. Yummy!
By the way, please do not get confused. My friend, Chio is a guy and he is not “chio”.
Chio (in Singapore context) – means pretty. It’s slang, usually used together with “bu”. So you have “Chiobu”, which means, “pretty girl”.
Chio (in AIESEC context) – he is a really cool trainee, whom I got to know when I was in New York.
Anyway… he visited Singapore for two days and basically we had fun hanging out (or at least I did!) together with another 2 Indonesian trainees.
What I have learnt about Singapore through my non-Singaporean friends:
1) Singapore is indeed f**king hot, how the hell can Singaporeans deal with the heat and humidity?
(We don’t… I seriously don’t think Singapore can function without air-con)
2) Singapore is indeed small, why the hell do Singaporeans need cars?
(I think it’s the heat… we need to sit in cars to blast our air-con. Although public transport is also air-conditioned in Singapore… but nothing beat having your very OWN air-con. That is why we need cars.)
3) Singaporeans lovvvveeee to eat and shop, what the hell do Singaporeans do besides eating and shopping?
(It’s too hot to do anything else in Singapore besides dinning in air-conditioned restaurants or food centers. As for shopping, well… you can’t expect us to just stand around in malls to enjoy the air-con and NOT shop. That’s just impossible.)
So, in conclusion, Singapore is too damn bloody frying hot.
p/s: I like the new ad by coke… a bunch of young people piling up ice (into a little slope) along the beach and “ice-board” down, eventually splashing into the sea. Cool huh?
p.p/s: Has anyone been to the Snow City in Singapore? I need a place to escape from the heat… …
p.p.p/s: Has anyone heard about the Eski Bar in Tanjong Pagar? The bar is supposed to be so cold… you can wear your mink coat, skiing hat and snow boots all at the same time. I need a nightspot to escape from the heat… …
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Salsa!
Are you into salsa? No… I am not referring to salsa sauce but Salsa dancing! Yup… you might realize that more and more young people are taking up salsa. Salsa is the IN thing now! Yeah!
Latin dances like Cha Cha, Salsa and Rumba are not longer just for retirees or uncles-aunties who dance in community centers. (Nothing against uncles and aunties though)
Now, you will see really sexy, gorgeous and sensual ladies strutting their salsa moves in salsa bars and men… hrm, nice men dancing around also lah.
I was first introduced to Salsa around 2 years ago when I was in New York. Salsa dancing is pretty big in the States and that many fellow colleagues and trainees were from Latin America, so naturally hopping into salsa clubs and bars was inevitable and that was how I fell in love with Salsa.
Some of you might know that I am very into dancing. Yup… love dancing. Was doing some Hip Hop and funk, did a little of jazz, but unfortunately did not have the time and cash to continue my passion for jazz.
Anyway, back to salsa… due to limited monetary resources (I was just a poor trainee), I did not attend proper salsa classes and thus, did not pick up proper salsa till around 5 months ago.
So ever since last December 04, I attended salsa classes with “ Two Left Feet” – Dance School. The instructors are a bunch of dedicated teachers, who are ever so willing to teach and improve their students’ moves. Not forgetting to mention that the 2 female instructors are so HOT, HOT, HOT and male instructors are simply yummy… …
For some eye candy, as well as to know more about this dance school, check out this link:
http://www.two-leftfeet.com/
Are you into salsa? No… I am not referring to salsa sauce but Salsa dancing! Yup… you might realize that more and more young people are taking up salsa. Salsa is the IN thing now! Yeah!
Latin dances like Cha Cha, Salsa and Rumba are not longer just for retirees or uncles-aunties who dance in community centers. (Nothing against uncles and aunties though)
Now, you will see really sexy, gorgeous and sensual ladies strutting their salsa moves in salsa bars and men… hrm, nice men dancing around also lah.
I was first introduced to Salsa around 2 years ago when I was in New York. Salsa dancing is pretty big in the States and that many fellow colleagues and trainees were from Latin America, so naturally hopping into salsa clubs and bars was inevitable and that was how I fell in love with Salsa.
Some of you might know that I am very into dancing. Yup… love dancing. Was doing some Hip Hop and funk, did a little of jazz, but unfortunately did not have the time and cash to continue my passion for jazz.
Anyway, back to salsa… due to limited monetary resources (I was just a poor trainee), I did not attend proper salsa classes and thus, did not pick up proper salsa till around 5 months ago.
So ever since last December 04, I attended salsa classes with “ Two Left Feet” – Dance School. The instructors are a bunch of dedicated teachers, who are ever so willing to teach and improve their students’ moves. Not forgetting to mention that the 2 female instructors are so HOT, HOT, HOT and male instructors are simply yummy… …
For some eye candy, as well as to know more about this dance school, check out this link:
http://www.two-leftfeet.com/
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