Friday, April 29, 2005
♥ 8:34 PM
Torque Talk
Ladies, I'm in the midst of trying to decide what my next car would be. Well, technically, I still have one more year to go before I get to change my car but one can always plan ahead, no?
Currently, after much deliberation, these are the finalists :)
1st Choice: Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet
2nd Choice: Toyota Mr2
3rd Choice: Toyota Celica
Vroom...how I love the feel of driving alone and singing at the top of my lungs. I would love it even more when I am driving a sleek convertible (roof up please, this girl does not like the sun) and singing like there's no tomorrow.
I can feel the eyes of curious drivers on me whenever I cruise past them. But then again, they could purely be wondering why I have this insatiable need to litter my car with stuffed toys and other assorted furry accessories.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 8:17 PM
Yet another car I'm eyeing...Renault Megane coupe-cabriolet
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 8:16 PM
Backview of Megane cabrio...chio!
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 8:15 PM
Am considering the Saab cabrio as well
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 8:15 PM
another pic of Saab cabrio...wow
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Thursday, April 28, 2005
♥ 2:51 PM
Yet another pic of the car I'm eyeing...Toyota MR2
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 2:50 PM
Honda Integra...not my kinda car though
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 2:50 PM
Another pic of Hyundai Coupe...pretty
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 2:49 PM
another serious contender..Hyundai Coupe
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 2:44 PM
Toyota MR2...seriously considering this baby
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 2:43 PM
Toyota Celica...nice....
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 2:07 PM
Help ma...I'm a bad girl
Went fruit shopping with my sister this morning. Yes, fruit shopping. As in, we head for the supermarket, and buy nothing but obscenely large quantities of fruits - actually we only buy apples and oranges.
I always feel a weird sense of satisfaction whenever I see my crisper conpartment stuffef full of fresh, yummy looking fruits. Don't ask me why, I'm just queer, that's all.
Anyway back to my little tale. To cut to the chase, the cashier undercharged (is there such a word?) me. By $3.20. Didn't realise till I got home and now, I feel like a little thief. I feel bad. And I don't like it.
When I feel bad, I feel like snacking. This is certainly not going to help me lose weight. Sigh.
Now, where did I store those nice, juicy fuji apples?
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
♥ 9:10 PM
Another pic of my dearie Kiki
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 9:08 PM
My darling...so cute right?
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Monday, April 25, 2005
♥ 2:55 PM
Service? What service?
Service in Singapore. Ah...is it even existent in the first place?
Visited Zara with my sister last week and met with the most helpful retail assistant (AKA salesgirl...shh....it's demeaning to call them that don't you know?)ever. Need prove? Here goes nothing:
Me(Holding up a blue top): Do you have this in a small?
Zara salesgirl (without even looking at me: No. Sold out. (Note that she answered in the most desirable way ever - curtly, as if I owed her a living. I wonder where she picked up her manners from. I ought to enrol my children in the school of etiquette from which she graduated.)
After glaring me off using her hideously, ahem, I mean heavily made-up mug, she turned her back on me as if I were an insignificant bug and carried on chatting merrily to her fellow slaesgirl. (Note: they do not deserve to be called retail assistants).
Wow, talk about the saying that the consumer is king. It is no wonder that Singaporeans are spending money like crazy. Who could resist with retail assistants as helpful as the ones from Zara?
On another note, away from the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road, AKA Shoppers' Paradise - yeah right - I had a pleasant run-in with the most pleasant cashier at NTUC FairPrice supermarket.
What surprised me was the smile and pleasantries which this particular cashier dished out regardless of the response she received.
Cashier: Good morning, you buying a lot of fruits hor, girl?
Me: Yep, this brand of oranges are the best. Sweet and juicy.
Cashier: Wah, I must buy some and try also. You very good. Eat fruits.
Me: Thanks. How much would that be?
See the difference? And you know what the greatest irony is? That Zara employee would probably be better educated than this middle-aged lady working at a humble supermaket.
So let it be known that it is this writer's opinion (don't freaking sue me) that the education system in Singapore may have been designed with some hidden mechanism to turn us into a whole new generation of Singaporean snobs!
*Gasp* Take cover everyone. The worst is yet to come.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Thursday, April 21, 2005
♥ 9:10 PM
Sunburnt...yikes
Went for facilitators' retreat at CDANS yesterday, and boy was it one hot day. Some of you girls might know that my skin is really sensitive and yes, I am sunburnt after just a little while under the sun. Oh well, I expected that to happen so I'm not that shocked. I'm just dismayed that my foundation no longer matches my skin tone. Damn, that sounds really bimbotic but there you have it.
Also, found out that I wasted my entire day - and sacrificed my delicate skin for nothing when I was told that I cannot be a facilitator as I would not be around during the mock camp. I would be holidaying with my family. For me, it was an obvious choice. I am not going to forsake this first holiday that we would be taking in 5 years. So, there goes my chances of being a facilitator for orientation.
On a happier note, dragged my tired body out shopping today with my sister and acquired a new top from Zara. Love the colour. Love the design. Fantastic buy. I'm truly happy with it. It's been a while since I've bought clothes which I really like.
Walked for 6 hours straight today. Guess I've been really deprived of chances to hit town this past few months.
Feels good to be part of the civilised world again.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
♥ 7:52 PM
Our handsome Princes in action
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 7:51 PM
The Princesses in white
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Sunday, April 17, 2005
♥ 7:59 PM
Gaining Momentum
Went for a refreshing run at MacRitchie reservior together with my dad and sister. Took about half an hour for me to cover 3km, which is pretty darn good given my current level of fitness. It was excellent being able to run surrounded by nature. Lovely. I hadn't even realised how my dad and sister were trailing behind. I just ran and ran. Didn't even feel fatigue setting in till an hour later during dinner.
Speaking of running, I'm gald that I'm finally picking up the paces after stumbling. I'm talking about running the race of life. For so long, I've been wallowing in self pity after taking a bad fall. It's all over now. I felt such a strong feeling of conviction during service yesterday that upon coming home, I removed the pictures taken with him during happier times and also erased all his messages from my phone. Thank God for freeing me at last.
My take on this whole event would be that should it be God's will, then He'll make things happen. I trust in Him.
For now, I'm going to take a nice break and recharge myself after a frighteningly hectic term. Holidays have descended upon us. Yay!
Ahhh...liberation smells so good.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Friday, April 15, 2005
♥ 7:17 PM
The beauty of dreams
Please take some time to read this particular piece. Moved me to tears it did.
Phoenix, Arizona. A 26-year-old mother stared down at her cnacer-stricken, terminally ill 6-year old son. Although disconsolate, she was also filled with determination. Like any other parent, she longed for her son to grow up and fulfill his dreams, though it was no longer possible in this case.
Cradling her boy, she asked, "Billy, have you ever thought of what you want to be when you grow up? Do you ever dream about what you hope to acomplish?"
"Mommy, I've always wanted to be a fireman when I grow up."
Smiling, she said, "Let's see if we can make your wish come true."
That day she approached the Phoenix fire department where she met Bob, who had the biggest heart ever. She explained her predicament and asked if her son could ride on a fire engine.
"Look we can do better than that! If you'll have Billy ready by 7 on Wednesday morning we'll make him honorary fireman for the day. He can mingle, eat and even respond to calls with us - go the whole 9 yards. If you'll give me his sizes, we'll have a real uniform made just for him. An authentic uniform complete with the Phoenix fire department's emblem and yellow slicker and rubber boots."
3 days later Bob picked Billy up, dressed him in his resplendent uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed to the fire truck. Billy not only rode in a real fire truck but also had a hand in helping to steer it back to the station.
That day, there were 3 calls and Billy participated in them all. He rode in the various trucks, paramedics van and even the fire chief's car. He was also interviewed for the local news program.
This gesture motivated Billy so much that he survived 3 months more than Doctors expected him to.
Then one night, Billy's vital signs began to drop drastically and the head nurse, who believed that no one should die alone, informed his family members. Recalling Billy's stint as a fireman, the kindly nurse rang the fire department and requested that they send a fireman over to be by Billy's side as he took his last breath.
"We can do better than that," was the Fire Chief's response. "We'll be there in 5; do me a favour and announce over the PA system that there's no fire when we sound the sirens and activate the flashing lights later. Tell everyone that we're just coming to see one of our finest members one last time. Also, open the window to his room would you?"
5 minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived and extended its ladder into Billy's room. With his mother's blessings, they embraced him and told him how much he was loved.
Drawing his dying breath, Billy looked at the Fire Chief and asked "Chief, am I a real fireman now?"
"Yes Billy, you are, and the Head Chief, God, is holding your hand."
Smiling, Billy replied, "I know. He has been holding my hand all day, and the angels have been singing..." For the last time, Billy's eyes closed.
He has been reunited with our heavenly Father, who loves us and would never forsake us. He would never know suffering again.
God is so wonderfully perfect. Here, I thank Him for guiding me through all my ups and downs, and for gifting me with nothing but the best.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Thursday, April 14, 2005
♥ 10:45 AM
One day more!
Phew!
Analytical Skills - check
Democracy - check
Sociology - check
One more day, one more paper *grins like a demented fool* Only Social Psychology left to go.
I am so glad that this bullish term is almost over. Time for some R&R. Trust me, I am going to enjoy myself.
For the record, this girl has not stepped into a cinema in 6 months (!) Yes, my last movie was "White Chicks". Go ahead, snigger at my pathetic social life or rather, my lack of it. Even I am tempted to laugh at my inadequacies in that department.
My sense of fun is being lost together with my weight. Lame, but yea, I am tired. So spare me this once.
Righty, time to hit the books again. I have a date with freedom in approximately 30 hours'.
Thank God for that :)
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
♥ 9:33 AM
Exams = Stress
Haven't been blogging due to exams. I apologise for that. Well, so far, I've taken my AS paper, and though I'm not optimistic, I thank God for guiding me through it. Next up, 3 more to go, including Democracy this afternoon. Man, really, praise God for sustaining me these past few weeks. It's been a nightmare but I'm still going on strong.
Thank God for His sweet mercies.
Right, so besides Democracy and AS, there's Sociology as well as Social Psychology. Girls, please stop me should I ever decide to pull a stunt like this again next term and to take too many courses for me to cope.
It's been crazy, but I'm still loving life!
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Friday, April 08, 2005
♥ 10:05 PM
You can't have your cake...and eat it
Alrighty, as some of you girls may know, I'm on a quest. I'm trying to lose weight. About 12 pounds to be exact. So, this means that I've been putting myself on a strict diet - no, I'm not starving myself - and I've not touched anything artificially sweetened with a 10-foot pole in a long while.
My restraint crumbled today when my dad purchased one huge, annoyingly tempting slab of fruit cake as well as a generous portion of chocolate fudge cake. Well, I'm not a huge fan of chocolate but fruit cake's another story.
I greedily consumed one huge slice of fruit cake and a small serving of fudge cake - it's rather delicious I've to admit - and immediately felt like a pig. So what did this girl do? She changed into her swimming costume, marched determinedly downstairs and proceeded to swim 40 lengths of the pool.
Boy am I totally wasted now. Hopefully I've managed to work off that disgusting slice of fruit cake and small piece of chocolate cake which I consumed in my moment of weakness. It's so tough to be a woman in her 20s, who's losing her high metabolic rate.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
♥ 8:50 PM
Have you ever
This particular song by Brandy is one of my favourite tunes. Cheesy to some, yes, but relevant to me. I like the R&B sound of this piece, as well as the simple lyrics. Simplicity. How beautiful.
I was doing a bit of thinking today, and I would like to say that (for the time being, at least) I'm single but not available. I've given my heart away and this is not the time for me to start dating again. It won't be fair to my beloved, it won't be fair to the man I'm dating, it won't be fair to me. This would only end up as a game of deception and so, despite my mother's urgings to allow her to introduce some nice young men to me, I'm not interested. Sorry, this girl's heart is taken.
While I'm at it, I've decided to devote more time to seeking God and serving His kingdom. Through it, I hope to gain further insight as to what His plans are for me. Guess I could do with some divine guidance currently.
Yea, having said that, now's the time to plunge myself into preparing for my finals and there's no more time to lose. Got to ensure that I manage to salvage my GPA this time round, having mangled it last term. Argh, the pressure can kill.
Nevertheless, Serene's made of sturdy stuff. She'll survive.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Monday, April 04, 2005
♥ 8:55 PM
Home
The Men's fencing team claimed the bronze medal yesterday and I couldn't be prouder of them. This applies especially to the team's captain. Just the loom of sheer determination on his face as he rose up to the challenge feels me with pride. Those who know me would understand that I'm not one who would readily express my feelings. Tender words do not come easily to me. Thus, I could only watch silently while he battled on the piste.
Seeing his smiling face made all the humidity I had to suffer worthwhile. There is a special quality about him that makes me feel right at home. With him, I realise that I'm not afraid to be myself. It doesn't help at all that I take to his family tremendously as well. For once, I'm able to relax and just enjoy his company.
The drive to Raffles City for dinner amplified how much I miss him. The familiarity was so achingly poignant that it almost drove me to tears. He would never know how proud I am of him. He would never know how much I wanted to throw my arms around him and to feel the warmth of his embrace once again. He would never know that he was the one whom God had sent to teach me how to open my heart to others again after so many years of emptiness.
He would never know that I've finally come to terms with the fact that I do love him. Very much.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Saturday, April 02, 2005
♥ 10:29 PM
Novices Team Championships 2005 Bronze
SMU fencing club sent in 2 teams for the Novices Team (Ladies' Epee) today, and both came home with joint 3rd. So proud of all the girls who fought so hard today. You babes really rock! :)
Thank God. Thank God for this medal. Thank God for seeing each and everyone of us safely through today. Thank God for His strength. I've never fenced so hard in my life - this motivation can only come from my one and only Saviour Jesus Christ. Thank God for everything.
From here, the fencing team can only get better, and I am overwhelmed to be given this chance to experience everything with this wonderful group of people. Thank God for putting this team together.
I'm so elated. Thank God.
By the way, I am going to keep my promise to God and go vegetarian for the next 2 weeks. :)
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*