if you're on internship like me, you might be tempted to think that i am complaining about my internship and that it is a hellhole. well actually no. I have been quite enjoying my internship actually. some days there are really quite a lot of work, but i really enjoy working with my team, they are all very nice.
then why hell hole? what am i talking about? why, i am talking about singapore here! it is getting increasingly like a hell hole. my patience is running very thin here and i am not the only one. its getting so crowded in singapore, its really making sick and nauseated even. at tanjong pagar, i could queue for like 10min to just get up the escalator. and boon lay isn't a ride in the park either.
oh what about town? what about town i say. its so fucking crowded i want to avoid it like the plague, BUT wait what else is there to do in singapore if we don't shop. ok lets to the park. why all the parks are also damn fucking pack. even with a car to drive you to some far flunk places, there will always be at least a few pockets of people at best. there is way way way too many humans. just today as i was looking at the train of human beings making their way down the escalator exiting the station, i being to think that humans are like virus. we do nothing but destroy the host (host being mother earth) ARGH.
i want to get out of singapore to a place that is less crowded. somewhere where i can have peace strolling down the streets. somewhere where i can just be alone with him.
somewhere
Jan 24, 2008
Jan 21, 2008
Jan 6, 2008
Chinese and the little things
Because we are Chinese, we value family and we value commitment. But all too often, we are exposed to the Western notion of things, such as romantic love. When we see movies, we always see the courtship and then the leads get together, and that's it. No movies discuss about commitment, about maintaining a relationship.
As Jeth says, after being together for 5 years, surely the flame will not be burning. Passion and romantic feeling fades, 爱情变成了感情. And it is perhaps 感情 that matters more, because its a commitment. The passion becomes a sort of concern and regard, and even dependence and habit. In my opinion, I think its a good thing. Sister tells me she's worried its a habit, and I say be happy its a habit, because it means that you guys are dependent on each other for something, and that is a good thing. TV always shows these impossible ideals.
A companion that drives the lonely nights away. Someone to just come home to. To be cooking braised pork, veggies and rice while waiting for him to come home from work. And he knows that you haven't had your coffee yet. Its in all these little things that says the most. More than any big expressions.
Because at the end of the day, we all need each other for something, making use? maybe in the most technical definition, yes. But in these small little things, we see more than just that. From always making sure you are around in a gathering, to knowing all your bad habits, telling you to stop it. To the care and concern about your family.
As Jeth says, after being together for 5 years, surely the flame will not be burning. Passion and romantic feeling fades, 爱情变成了感情. And it is perhaps 感情 that matters more, because its a commitment. The passion becomes a sort of concern and regard, and even dependence and habit. In my opinion, I think its a good thing. Sister tells me she's worried its a habit, and I say be happy its a habit, because it means that you guys are dependent on each other for something, and that is a good thing. TV always shows these impossible ideals.
A companion that drives the lonely nights away. Someone to just come home to. To be cooking braised pork, veggies and rice while waiting for him to come home from work. And he knows that you haven't had your coffee yet. Its in all these little things that says the most. More than any big expressions.
Because at the end of the day, we all need each other for something, making use? maybe in the most technical definition, yes. But in these small little things, we see more than just that. From always making sure you are around in a gathering, to knowing all your bad habits, telling you to stop it. To the care and concern about your family.
Dec 18, 2007
handling my mom
is such a damn tiring affair.. omg i am so drained. this is what happens when many many years of repressed feelings comes flying out
in other news, my room is coming along well, mom seems to like that. she likes my chair too!
but of cos she nags
in other news, my room is coming along well, mom seems to like that. she likes my chair too!
but of cos she nags
Dec 13, 2007
i am flat broke
I have no 10 cents to my name, because the year is ending and i have spent every single cent, ARGH. I can't go out anymore. flat flat broke. still waiting for moolah to come in from peeps who owe me moolahs.
Dec 11, 2007
Statistics from Malaysia
On the Straits Times today, page 8, they published some statistics from the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) to rebuff the HINDRAF, saying that the Indians in Malaysia are "NOT that badly off"
According to the statistics, which Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu DID not say where the statistics came from (1):
11.5% are professionals and managers
19.4% are associate professors, lecturers and nurses
22.9% are sales personnel
4.9% are agricultural wokers
9.4% are craft and trade workers
20.1% are machine operators
16.3% are elementary workers
not that bad you say? well the figures add up to 104.5% and not 100%.... hrmmmmmmmmmmmmmm well Datuk Seri Samy is quick to add that it was due to rounding errors. Now what is rounding errors? rounding errors refer to the error makes when a person rounds up or down a figure to make it more manageable. So assuming that Datuk Seri Samy did round up all the figures, to cause such an increase, lets attempt to correct it. I'll minus 0.1% from all the figures, so instead of having a rounded up figure, it is now either the correct or a rounded down figure
11.4%
19.3%
22.8%
4.8%
9.3%
20%
16.2%
and that adds up to 103.9%. WHERE THE HELL DID MIC get their statistics from????????
According to the statistics, which Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu DID not say where the statistics came from (1):
11.5% are professionals and managers
19.4% are associate professors, lecturers and nurses
22.9% are sales personnel
4.9% are agricultural wokers
9.4% are craft and trade workers
20.1% are machine operators
16.3% are elementary workers
not that bad you say? well the figures add up to 104.5% and not 100%.... hrmmmmmmmmmmmmmm well Datuk Seri Samy is quick to add that it was due to rounding errors. Now what is rounding errors? rounding errors refer to the error makes when a person rounds up or down a figure to make it more manageable. So assuming that Datuk Seri Samy did round up all the figures, to cause such an increase, lets attempt to correct it. I'll minus 0.1% from all the figures, so instead of having a rounded up figure, it is now either the correct or a rounded down figure
11.4%
19.3%
22.8%
4.8%
9.3%
20%
16.2%
and that adds up to 103.9%. WHERE THE HELL DID MIC get their statistics from????????
Dec 4, 2007
insomnia
i'm having a very strange bout of insomnia. i can't seem to fall asleep.
too many things on my mind, must be.
too many things on my mind, must be.
Nov 30, 2007
desperate housewives
while watching season 4 of desperate housewives, this particular episode really strikes a chord with me. the part where andrew decided to move out because of the following conversation
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Orson: After two nights of sleepless bonding with my son I nearly dozed off while repairing Mrs. Colby's cracked molar. I doubt if the crown I put in will last her a year.
Bree: So, you'll replace it for free.
Orson: That's not the point. How is a dentist supposed to feel when he can't give a 90-year-old a lifetime guarantee? Bree, I'm sorry but this whole family bed thing has to stop.
Bree: Oh, give it some time. We're still adjusting, and Benjamin is sleeping so soundly.
Orson: He can sleep just as soundly in a crib. From what you've told me, you and Rex didn't haul Andrew into bed with you.
Bree: No, and I wish we had. If we did he mightn't have turned out so...
Andrew: So, what? Stupid? Lazy? Short?
Bree: I was going to say angry.
##
then andrew decided to get a place of his own. bree went to visit and was absolutely appalled at the living conditions. but andrew wanted her to know its ok, he can make it. she couldn't see that he has changed. in her eyes, he still the same spoilt angry brat. and he was trying to tell her that he only wished she's noticed he has changed. he changed his way and even got a job to make ends meet.
the show ends with mary-alice saying "by denying the past, we are condemned to repeat it"
which is why i've learnt from the past, so that it doesn't repeat, so that things can be better.
##
Orson: After two nights of sleepless bonding with my son I nearly dozed off while repairing Mrs. Colby's cracked molar. I doubt if the crown I put in will last her a year.
Bree: So, you'll replace it for free.
Orson: That's not the point. How is a dentist supposed to feel when he can't give a 90-year-old a lifetime guarantee? Bree, I'm sorry but this whole family bed thing has to stop.
Bree: Oh, give it some time. We're still adjusting, and Benjamin is sleeping so soundly.
Orson: He can sleep just as soundly in a crib. From what you've told me, you and Rex didn't haul Andrew into bed with you.
Bree: No, and I wish we had. If we did he mightn't have turned out so...
Andrew: So, what? Stupid? Lazy? Short?
Bree: I was going to say angry.
##
then andrew decided to get a place of his own. bree went to visit and was absolutely appalled at the living conditions. but andrew wanted her to know its ok, he can make it. she couldn't see that he has changed. in her eyes, he still the same spoilt angry brat. and he was trying to tell her that he only wished she's noticed he has changed. he changed his way and even got a job to make ends meet.
the show ends with mary-alice saying "by denying the past, we are condemned to repeat it"
which is why i've learnt from the past, so that it doesn't repeat, so that things can be better.
i am damn naggy!
hahaha yes i am super naggy. ARGH!!!!
anyway love the new template?!?!? alexis loves it. i love it too! and its going to be an exciting weekend. dance boot camp in the morning, evening will be with my darling huiyi getting her new mac! yes everyone's getting it. why not you?!?!
then on sunday its furniture shopping with alexis (hopefully) and j-en. hehehehe
so many new stuffs in my life.
but but but there's always work. ARGH!!!!
oh jem wants me to add a new note to myself: to not be distracted by other stuff when talking to him. hahahah
anyway love the new template?!?!? alexis loves it. i love it too! and its going to be an exciting weekend. dance boot camp in the morning, evening will be with my darling huiyi getting her new mac! yes everyone's getting it. why not you?!?!
then on sunday its furniture shopping with alexis (hopefully) and j-en. hehehehe
so many new stuffs in my life.
but but but there's always work. ARGH!!!!
oh jem wants me to add a new note to myself: to not be distracted by other stuff when talking to him. hahahah
Nov 28, 2007
note to self
learn how to say no, and stop piling yourself up with all these ad-hoc nonsense! omg.
i so badly need a break
i so badly need a break
Nov 24, 2007
oh my god! my eyes!!!!
If you think during chingay and seeing some our MPs rapping and dancing to bling was the last of it. you are so wrong!! in an attempt to CONNECT with the youths, they are RAPPING to MDA's annual report.... oh my 天.
watch that at MDA's website. ITS TERRIBLE
In other news, watch how the singapore police behaving ridiculously silly especially Mr Michael and this other police officer.
watch that at MDA's website. ITS TERRIBLE
In other news, watch how the singapore police behaving ridiculously silly especially Mr Michael and this other police officer.
Nov 16, 2007
Nov 15, 2007
from my psychology textbook
Expectancy confirmation: People’s beliefs about personality characteristics of others cause them to evoke in others actions that are consistent with initial beliefs
the intelligent minister yet again
this times its our PM Lee. While i sincerely respect him for whatever he has done, the way PAP deals with opposition makes me lose respect. i feel that PM Lee is even downright rude this time. As a leader of a nation, although he is from a political party, surely PAP can afford more grace than that, to say:
"Our five men are working hard, but the opposition's five have scattered like monkeys when the tree fell... They call it their A team, I say its A for AWOL."
dear mr prime minister. Unlike the PAP MPs and ministers who gets paid hundreds of thousands to millions a year, other people actually have to WORK! what on earth do you expect them to do? sit around till the next election with no income?
SERIOUSLY!
you've got ZERO respect from me when it comes to dealing with opposition.
"Our five men are working hard, but the opposition's five have scattered like monkeys when the tree fell... They call it their A team, I say its A for AWOL."
dear mr prime minister. Unlike the PAP MPs and ministers who gets paid hundreds of thousands to millions a year, other people actually have to WORK! what on earth do you expect them to do? sit around till the next election with no income?
SERIOUSLY!
you've got ZERO respect from me when it comes to dealing with opposition.
Nov 14, 2007
Nov 13, 2007
our 'intelligent' minister speaks again
this time its minister lim hng kiang, minister of trade and industry.
replying to rising cost of living, he said: “Switching to cheaper products can reduce the cost of living despite a rise in the CPI.”
ok seriously!!!!! do i even need to explain this one? so if everything becomes more expensive, how the fuck am i suppose to find cheaper things to buy????
replying to rising cost of living, he said: “Switching to cheaper products can reduce the cost of living despite a rise in the CPI.”
ok seriously!!!!! do i even need to explain this one? so if everything becomes more expensive, how the fuck am i suppose to find cheaper things to buy????
Nov 12, 2007
of school and uncelebrated birthdays
i am in school now, studying hard for my exam which starts in 2 days. haha, around the corner you say. this semester is pretty overwhelming, notice the drop in blog post? haha mostly time is so consumed that whatever time left is dedicated to you-know-who and to my rest!
and i can't even celebrate my birthday cause my mommy will be away in malaysia =( no one to cook 鸡蛋面线 for me. no birthday celebration also because i have like 5 papers the week after my birthday.
let's partay after my exams!!!!
oh, in case you are still scratching your head over what to get me for my birthday, you can:
1. chip in to the 'help kiezin get his furniture fund"
2. a nice vest (size S, unless its really super tiny then m would be fine)
3. of course there's the customary expensive present that if you would want to get me, i would not reject, like er... well well, a... ok LCD television, 32inch and above???
and i can't even celebrate my birthday cause my mommy will be away in malaysia =( no one to cook 鸡蛋面线 for me. no birthday celebration also because i have like 5 papers the week after my birthday.
let's partay after my exams!!!!
oh, in case you are still scratching your head over what to get me for my birthday, you can:
1. chip in to the 'help kiezin get his furniture fund"
2. a nice vest (size S, unless its really super tiny then m would be fine)
3. of course there's the customary expensive present that if you would want to get me, i would not reject, like er... well well, a... ok LCD television, 32inch and above???
of school and uncelebrated birthdays
i am in school now, studying hard for my exam which starts in 2 days. haha, around the corner you say. this semester is pretty overwhelming, notice the drop in blog post? haha mostly time is so consumed that whatever time left is dedicated to you-know-who and to my rest!
and i can't even celebrate my birthday cause my mommy will be away in malaysia =( no one to cook 鸡蛋面线 for me. no birthday celebration also because i have like 5 papers the week after my birthday.
let's partay after my exams!!!!
oh, in case you are still scratching your head over what to get me for my birthday, you can:
1. chip in to the 'help kiezin get his furniture fund"
2. a nice vest (size S, unless its really super tiny then m would be fine)
3. of course there's the customary expensive present that if you would want to get me, i would not reject, like er... well well, a... ok LCD television, 32inch and above???
and i can't even celebrate my birthday cause my mommy will be away in malaysia =( no one to cook 鸡蛋面线 for me. no birthday celebration also because i have like 5 papers the week after my birthday.
let's partay after my exams!!!!
oh, in case you are still scratching your head over what to get me for my birthday, you can:
1. chip in to the 'help kiezin get his furniture fund"
2. a nice vest (size S, unless its really super tiny then m would be fine)
3. of course there's the customary expensive present that if you would want to get me, i would not reject, like er... well well, a... ok LCD television, 32inch and above???
Nov 10, 2007
stress!!!
progress is slow, only 3 chapters thus far, not very good huh! 3 chapters in 2 days, well granted they are the bigger chapters.
argh, so worried. can i even finish studying in time? =(
argh, so worried. can i even finish studying in time? =(
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