Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Its been 7 months, 1 week, 2 days and counting...
He insists that it was love at first sight for him.
Well...I've got nothing to say to that.
7 months is not long for two people who are looking at spending the rest of their lives together. Its just enough for us to discover our habits, likes and dislikes. We learn how to compromise and how to give in.
Life is a long road and I'm sure there's more to it then we could ever think of. I can only hope that we hold on strong enough and that our love can withstand all tests...
My Baby!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Stupid blog template...
Isn't that just plain stupid?
I have to do my blog template again...when I'm so satisfied with this one..
I hate all the html thingy...can never figure them out.
That means...I'll have to go search for a new template again! ARGH!!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Money
There are always people telling me that money doesn't matter, that one can't but happiness with money.
I tell them that they are all bullshiting.
Every one needs MONEY.
Rich people may not be happy although they are rich but they will NEVER be happy without money. Will you be happy if you had to worry when is the next time you get to eat?
You say you want a simple life, on a farm, raising livestock and farming? Where are you gonna get a farm without money? If you think life on a farm is all fun and laughter, I think you seriously need a reality check. Whats gonna happen when there is an epidemic and it wipes out all your livestock? When insects chew up all your harvest?
Look at all the people living "simple lifes". The rural areas of asian countries. The only people that stay are the elderly and the ones who can't find a job in town. Do they enjoy happiness? Maybe...at the expense of their children PROSTITUTING themselves at a young age or maybe being used as child labour and getting paid a pittance. Do these people not worry about money?
Did you know that the death rate for babies are the highest in places like that? Why? Because they have no MONEY!
So stop bullshiting me!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Missing my hubbs...
Yes, I am slacking again.
YES, I AM procrastinating again!
*LOL*
I love to blog while I'm at work, especially when I'm talking to my CEO.
Imagine my CEO standing right in front of me and my computer, askin me stuff and here I am, typing away at my computer like a professional. wahaha~!
But wait - before you even attempt to do this, please master the skill of typing ALT+TAB without looking. If anything happens, eg. he walks to look at your screen, you can change the screen quick enough without being too obvious.
*TADA* Now you know my trick!
Now is 4.52pm. I'm only finish work at 5.45pm.
I'm missing my hubby like crazy. heehee...
We do the same old thing every time.
Meet for dinner, walk around Toa Payoh Central/AMK/Bishan for a while and then head to my place where we'll just sit down, cuddle up and watch TV.
Its a routine already. Yeah, yeah, I know it might sound boring to you but thats what I call lurve okay?! Just to be beside each other, we need nothing more. heehee...
Okay, it 4.55pm already. :p
Finally managed to get my blog done!!
You get to see my finished or at least half done blog. It took me two working days to get it done. Had to spend time sourcing for a good and simple template and stuff...*sighs*
Now that I've got my blog done up, I'll have one less thing to help me waste time at the office. lol..
Hey, don't think I don't have work to do okay...I'm just procrastinating..lol
Monday, October 20, 2008
Failed....Doomed to die a FATARSE!
Sighs...How can I bear to leave the warmth of my bed early in the morning to torture myself?
Okay. This time I shall try to do it in the evenings instead. Heehee...
Since I can't bear waking up in the mornings then its running in the evenings!
Smart eh? Bleah..I will try..
I must, I must, I must lose that flab!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
My Exercise Regime
I've came up with an exercise regime that I must follow!
Wake up at 6am every Tuesday and Thursday for early morning 45mins jog.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday are for evening swims after work.
That I must do!
Its get thin or die trying!
I wanna be skinny at least once in my bleddy life!! ARGH!!!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Why can't I lose weight?!
I can never lose weight. I wanna be skinny for once and wear nice, beautiful clothes!
Its not like I gorge myself silly or what..
My meals are usually very simple. I make the effort to take breakfast because they say that it kick starts one's metabolism for the day. I usually take something light like a "pao" or a sardine puff. I try to skip lunch and i munch on biscuits in the late afternoon and for dinner, I'll usually go for soupy dishes so that I get full by drinking soup. Is that alot?!
Why issit that some people will not put on weight no matter how f**king much they consume and yet people like me can gain all the weight even if we live on just plain water? Its so unfair!
I don't deprive myself of sinful food because I know that the more I try to deprive myself of it, the higher the possibility of be gorging later on. I try to keep away from fried and oily food but why the hell am I putting on weight instead of losing it??
Life is so freaking unfair!
I'm thinking of going for lapband surgery. A procedure that puts a band around my stomach so that the food will be digested slower and I can fill fuller for longer.
I wanna get to my ideal weight of 50kg and I don't freaking care if I die trying.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
How fast time has passed...
Be it happy or sad memories, they will always remain a part of me.
No matter friends or foes, I wanna add them to my friend list.
Over the years, I have learnt how to forgive and forget. All the falls that I suffered, I have learnt to take them as lessons that taught me how to stand tall and walk straight ahead.
Yup, I'm old. lol..
Looking back, I cherish those memories. The tears that I've cried, my loud infectious laughter.
Its these bits and pieces that form my life. Yes, it may be different if I walked another path, the path that scholars go but hey, that wouldn't be Ivy.
Ivy has evolved over the years. You may know me back then but do you know me now?
Hey, I am different! Get to know me all over again and you may be surprised. :)
I promise I will never get so wasted ever again...
I got so damn pissed drunk that I can't even remember what the hell happened.
My memory stopped at 9pm but I only got home at about 11pm and I fell asleep at 1am.
Damn it...
I got a beautiful pressie in the form of a huge bite from my previous manager on my arm. It hurts, until today!
I can't believe I got that wasted...should have stopped the moment we finish the first bottle.
Duh...a little too late to say only now...
Spent Wednesday puking my guts out.
All the alcohol in me has gotta find a way out.
Hated the taste of puke in my mouth. Took me the entire day to fully recover from the freaking hangover.
I will never do it again...
I must remember...the effect of hard liquor only kicks in later.
The problem with me is I start off very fast, drinking like a thirsty camel only to regret it when the effect of the alcohol kicks in later.
I must...change that habit..
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Not flying after all!
All alone to Philippines...
Not that I fear flying, I fear failing at my job.
I could lose my rice bowl ya know...
Monday, September 29, 2008
I think my CEO is crazy...
Alone!! I've got to go alone. I can't believe it...
Come on, I've just started this job for barely 3 months, I haven't had the chance to sell our company's product to local customers yet and there he wants me to go to Philippines alone?!?!
I reckon that he is freaking crazy!
The worse thing is...he expects the account to be closed. Failure is not accepted and my failing to do so may just cause me to be condemned...
I keep my fingers crossed that the rep in Philippines has done his job and did enough to close the account in the Philippines so that I will not have to go...
Friday, September 26, 2008
Promotion??
Its only coming two months that I've going this company and yet I'm being pushed to take over my manager's position as regional sales manager?
Ok...I was expecting to climb up to that position some day but I was supposed to undergo training for at least one year! Sighs...
My CEO is stressing my manager to move to Australia to take over the business there. My CEO wanted to employ another manager for SEA but my current manager is already the 8th manager (the rest all quit withnin 3 months) and he is the longest staying one.
The truth is, there is just too much crap in Asia. Whoever takes over my manager has got to be able to solve problems and be very quick thinking.
Sighs...Things have been confirmed. My manager will be taking over Australia in January next year and his stuff will be handed over to me. Though he will still be supervising me, I have to really start learning everything fast, very very fast...
Its a major challenge for me....Am I able to take it up?
Friday, September 5, 2008
Gained 6kg in like what...4months?
freak it...put on 6kg! how can one put on so much weight so quickly? shit...
why cant the weight drop off just as easily?
there must be a conspiracy somewhere. god must have made a mistake when he created me. that explains why i get fat even when drinking just water.
is he playing a joke on me? damn....must cut down on everything...
no fried or oily stuff. no more bachormee dry...can only take soup. apparently its less fats.
more exercise...have to start thinking of a way to ride to work...damn shit...
Civil Servants with Tattoos
seeing that armies from other countries have got lots of tattoos, that makes me wonder...
have you watched fear factor? the one where the US civil servants competed against each other? what caught my attention was their tattoos.
it makes me realise that singapore is still so conservative in our thinking!
does tattoos make one a worse person? i think not. i once heard that the us sailors put tattoos so that if they died out at sea and their bodies are found, their bodies can be recognised by their tattoos.
if singapore soldiers died at sea, how are they gonna be recognised? i mean, yeah, there is such a thing as dna and all sort of stuff but i think that if my husband was gonna be dead with his face beyond recognition, i would want to see that tattoo of my name on him. its a mental consolation ya know? lets me know that its really him and not just some other dead soldier.
i will want something that i can cling onto...
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Handphones and laptops
due to my current job, i love all pda phones that allow me to check my mail on the go.
although i am already holding to one, i still have my eyes on the htc touch pro and htc diamond.
i cant stop buying phones. they are the only things that i can bear to splurge on. heeeheee...
speaking of laptops, i want one and i need one now! am thinking of getting the acer aspire one or the msi wind. i want one that is tiny enough for me to carry around and do my work and yes, i am a workaholic.
i can work for 48 hours non stop. yeah i know...bad habits die hard. haha...
The Battle with Fats!
damn...the battle with the demon is gonna start again. the thing about the demon is that i love it. its food lah you tootz. what else can get me so fat?
let me see...what did i have earlier...a old chung kee sardine puff for breakfast and yong doufu for breakfast. is that alot? i don't think so..
then why the hell am i getting so darn fat! all my clothes can't fit anymore!
i'd better start fight the flab. can't imagine how much a change of wardrobe is gonna cost me. i can't afford that!
i need a plan...a weight loss plan, a detox plan and a exercise plan. Shall start cycling to work. no more buses...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
New company, new environment and new people
One thing that I like about working alone is that there is no one to bother me. I can do things at my own speed and my manager won't even bother me. He's a pretty nice guy who will do everything himself and in a way, it leaves me with pretty much nothing to do.
I do hate having to get up so early in the morning though...Here, work starts at 8.45am which is like 45mins earlier than my previous job which means I have to get up really early. Actually...I've been late at least 15 mins everyday for the past one week or so. haha...
My manager told me, "come here, learn things, get the experience and then you can scoot to higher positions elsewhere!"
Great advice huh? lol...
Monday, July 14, 2008
My Lovely Lola
Monday, June 23, 2008
Another boring day is passing...
By the way, I got a new puppy!! Okay, its not offically mine yet but I do treat her as my own baby. Knowing my sister, I'm waiting for the day that my sister gives up on her and lets me take over. kwakwa...
Her name is Lola, for now, and she's only about a week old. Did you receive the mass sms that says that there's 8 puppies up for adoption? She from that litter of pups! She's a local cross breed and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she doesn't grow to be too big...She black in colour with a patch of white that runs just below her neck. She is still very tiny now and needs to be fed every 2-3hours. Her eyes are still closed and I'm wondering when are they gonna take their first peek at this colourful world. I'm actually secretly hoping that I'll be the first person that she sets her eyes upon and she'll take me as mom. heehee...
Monday, June 16, 2008
A diet blog
What I had today:-
Breakfast - A big glass of water to help kick start my system. Prawn noodles with a cup of tea & another glass of water.
Lunch - 4 miserable pieces of chwee kuay with no water at all!
Dinner - One sardine puff and a pack of so called "fresh" soya milk.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Try as I might
*Sighs*
I guess I'll just have to let things be. Pain is nothing when its all you've ever felt.
I know that there isn't a point in me being sad but I know this is a stage that I must go through. What doesn't kill me will only make me stronger.
I must thank my dear friends who has been standing beside me, help me though this. I know it upsets you guys to see me unhappy but please understanding that I'm grieving.
Grieving for a love that never was.
I will get over it. Though I might never forget, I know that I can forgive. I believe what goes around comes around and I know that he will get his just desserts. Till then, I will have the last laugh.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Sisha night
It was supposed to be a fun filled night but it felt weird. Some of them kept themselves engaged in their own private conversations. I tried to pull them out of it but they seem intent to keep it that way.
I was burning away and it came to a point where I was having problems keeping my focus.
We headed to Zouk after the sisha and something happened which showed me the ugly side of singaporeans. I'm not gonna say more. Lets just say that it ruined my night.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
This I Promise You
When the visions around you bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength, I'll give you hope
Keeping your faith when its gone
The one you should call was standing here all along
And I will take you in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
I've loved you forever in lifetimes before
And I promise you never will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow forever has now began
Just close your eyes each loving day
And know this feeling won't go away
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
Over and over I fall when I hear you call
Without you in my life baby
I just wouldn't be living at all
And I will take you in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
Just close your eyes each loving day
And know this feeling won't go away
Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
What am I doing in this world?
I start questioning. Is there really a point in living? What am I doing in this world?
I'm so exhausted, worn out by what life has to offer.
I wake up everyday only to put on a brave front, a mask to face this artificial world when I'm actually dying inside. No one knows whats going on behind the smiling mask, the laughter.
If i could just fall into a deep sleep and never have to wake up again. Wouldn't it be such a blissful sleep?
Tiring day..
Anyway, had a company dinner held at Kuishin-bo in celebration of my lady boss's birthday. Japanese buffet...when I'm on a diet! I'm glad to say though that I did not gorge myself silly. I managed to practice a bit of self-discipline and only had a bit of everything that looked good!
Surprisingly, my boss didn't mention anything about alcohol today! Its a first! Everytime there's a company dinner, he'd be very eager to bring out the alcohol. Well, I was later told that he's on a diet...
Went to chill out with a couple of facebook friends after dinner. Was made to think that Mr. Bean's served alcohol which they don't and moved on to The Crew Room which is just opposite.
The place felt kinda like Velvet on a Thursday without the dancefloor. Had a bottle of beer when people started leaving and we decided to go to Mr. Bean's.
With only 3 of us left(all facebook friends) we got down to discussing the event I'm holding on friday. I'm actually worried that the turnout will not be good...anyway, we've also decided to be healthy and start a monthly sports event!
My half day leave on friday will see me in Planet Fitness before the event.
One of us is doing a diploma in yoga and we decided to let her practise by teaching us! The plan is to meet up every wednesday at about 7.30pm to do yoga!
Free yoga lessons! Not bad a deal huh? She gets to practise teaching while we get free lessons.
We've also decided to do the sport event next saturday. Activities include wakeboarding, cycling, blading, kayaking and board jumping.
We're out to prove that drinkers can be healthy too!
Oh dear, I can't wait for yoga! Its something that I've always wanted to do! lol..
Sighs...I'm missing Sarah badly..
Monday, June 2, 2008
A blue monday
Knowing that I have to cut down on food and drinking is not very exciting.
Well, can't blame anyone but myself for indulging myself for the past few months. *sighs*
Really not in the mood for work. How I wish I can go for a run or a cycle...
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Are men who blog gay?
That statment surprised me and I had to find out why.
"Well, a blog is an online diary and men don't keep diaries!"
haha...Why didn't I ever think of that...
I went home and did a random check on my friends who blog and came upon a surprising discovery..
Most of my guy friends who blog are gay with the exception of a few straight men who are commonly mistaken as gays!
Makes me wonder...why do straight men not blog? I'm pretty sure that like us, they too need to have an outlet to express themselves. Its no wonder they say that men have a shorter lifespan. I would too if I had to keep everything bottled up.
A normal asian man for example. Goes to work, interacts with colleagues but doesn't reveal too much about his problems, in case he is seen as weak or even unmanly. After work, hangs out with his mates or his girlfriend but still, the male ego doesn't allow him to pour out his problems to his mates or girlfriend. Girlfriend is then left wondering why doesn't he tell her anything. Guy goes him to family and he still keeps things to himself so as not to worry the family and finally he goes to bed with a full head of thoughts, worries and troubles.
Damn...if I were to live a live like that, I'd probably be dead by now!
Isn't it tiring for men to have to keep things to themselves all the freaking time?
I see blogging as a good way for people to say the things they want, to rant about work, poor service or just stuff that mean things to them(like myself).
I would be happy if my man blogs. I see it as a window to his thoughts and it gives me the chanceto take a peek at whats going on in his mind. It'll definitely help after a nasty fight. Ya know, during the cold war and stuff....
So D, I'm not gonna name you but don't be ashamed of the fact that you blog. The rest are just not man enough to do it. haha..
Finally the sun is showing its face!
Hooray! I can keep my promise and bring my best friend's kid out for a swim and fulfill my wanting a workout! Okay...I might not be able to have a proper workout...having to watch over him buy hey, kids are really a handful sometimes..
Okay...its not really bright and sunny...got to be fast and get to the pool quick.
Sharks...if only I can get my best friend to wake up early.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
What kind of men appeals to me?
I'm a bad dresser(t-shirt and jeans. Enough said) and I think I'll like a man who dresses well and can give me advice.
I'm a drinker so he has to be one. Where's the fun in drinking alone?
He'll have to be able to appreciate the simpler things in life.
Someone fun to be with. Or humorous as they put it.
Has got to be a animal lover.
It'll be good if he loves to dance and even better if he can boogie with me till the break of dawn.
Someone intelligent. Hey, I might not be good looking but I've had my fair share of himbos.
Stuff I'd like to do with Mr Right
1. Cook - Yes, you read correctly. I find it sweet to be cooking a meal together. I got to admit I'm a klutz when it comes to cooking and I'll probably end up doing the washing up.
2. Watch tv - I just like to be able to lie in his arms and watch tv.
3. Talk - In this day and age of high technology many of us seem to have forgotten the need to communicate. I'll never get enough of hearing him talk. Even if he's just ranting about his day at work.
4. Laugh - Laughter is the best medicine. Enough said.
5. Travel - Hopefully he'll share my dream of backpacking all over the world.
Can't think of any more. :)
Man, I feel like a woman!
Given a choice, I'd choose hanging out with the boys than the girls. I hate it when girls start discussing which branded bag looks good, where they bought their shoes and stuff like that. I like to talk to guys about soccer, sports, politics and even women.
I like being able to laugh heartily, to enjoy my beer and to tell dirty jokes.
Okay, back to the point. Why can't these men treat me like a man? I won't expect you to pay for me, I don't mind you snorting when you laugh, I don't give a damn if you hit on a girl while we're out. Can't you guys just forget that I'm a lady?
Enough said. Bring on the booze like a man!
Call me crazy...
I miss working in IMH (Institute of Mental Health) though I wouldn't want to be working there for long. The work there is too stagnant and I won't get to use my nursing skills.
I miss working at TTSH (Tan Tock Seng Hospital). I get to interact with patients, patients' relatives, doctors, radiographers...etc. Thinking back, I learnt a great load of stuff during my short stint at TTSH. I really miss the patients there expecially the long staying patients.
I remember a young patient in his mid 20s who has been staying there for close to 2 yrs. He feel from a height and ended up bed ridden. I cleaned him, fed him, clothed him and even changed him. Though he couldn't speak or move, it felt like he knew who am I. He'll look at me when I move from one side of his bed to another. I used to play silly games of my own with him, running from one side of his bed to another, calling out his name, making him turn his head to my direction. Sometimes I'll just tickle him to make him laugh.
There is also one patient that I remember clearly. An old man who lives near my place. I nursed him back to health from a pretty serious back injure that left him immoble for close to 3 months. The weird thing was that I was switched from one ward to anothe during the 3 months and he seem to be following me! haha...He too, switch from one ward to another.
Working in the ward can be really frustrating sometimes when things happen and there are many people who do not practise what they preach. I get really upset when I see things like that happen. One thing that I hate is the way they stick to the rules. There are many things that can be done in another way that saves time and money but these people are so stiff!
Argh...too many things to say about work in the hospital. Got to get some work done first. Ciaos~
My deteriorating standard of "england"
I can't believe it! Imagine going from A1 to C6...
Must be because I hang around with too many chinese speaking people. To be truthful, my entire office speaks pretty bad english. Its painful when I read some of their emails.
Maybe I should hang out with more "proper english" speaking crowd.
Some of the things I think I should change:-
1. Go for drinks at Balaclava instead of the cheena KTV pub just next to my office.
2. Start hanging out with more caucasians.
3. Speak more English.
4. Read, read and read some more!
5. Go back to listening to Bossa Nova instead of cheena Cantopop
6. Get a caucasian boyfriend.
The last one is gonna be a tough one though...lol..
Its been quite some time since I hung out with people who spoke with an accent. My cheena friends actually think that people who speak/spoke (pardon the bad english) with accents are just some wannabes who try to hard. But I do enjoy hanging out with people like them. Okay...I'll admit it, I don't like guys with a moustache, body hair or what-so-ever, I like men with an accent. I have no idea why but I just find it oh-so-sexy. hahahas... (changing topic...lol)
One thing though...I don't like caucasians, I like asian men. Asian men with an accent. I always go googoo gaga over ABCs (American Born Chinese) or KBCs (Korean Born Chinese). The KBCs are so damn cute and they're especially delicious when they speak in Korean.
Oh dear, just realised that I might be revealing too much about myself here. Oh well...if you read my blog, I'll pray hard that we'll never get to meet or it might get embarrassing cause I suspect I might just reveal more saucy details on this little blog of mine. :p
Friday, May 30, 2008
Open Relationships
Whats your thoughts on an open relationship?
My take on an open relationship is that its a transition before one is sure that you're going into a serious exclusive relationship with someone. Its the time when you see different people while keeping your options open.
An open relationship doesn't give one the right to sleep around though...I'm all for monogamy...
Some people take an open relationship as one whereby you're with someone but you still sleep around. I think its these people who give the term "open relationship" a bad name.
To me, an open relationship is when I feel something for someone but am still unsure of where or what we're heading for. By giving each other the chance to see other people, you're actually giving yourself a chance to evaluate the relationship...
I promise...
My eyelids seem to have a life of their own...threatening to block out my vision and not let me do any work.
I must avoid having heavy lunches! Must be aware of the growing waistline. ARGH! Seriously in need of a good workout!
Gym? Tomorrow? Hmm...before work or after work?
Should bring Kelpy out for a run..He's putting on the weight as well. I believe when they say the dog resembles its owner. Because he's starting to get FAT! haha...
I can't believe I'm blogging in office, something that I have never attempted before. I'm starting to slack a little too much. haha...
I feel mean...
I've been leading him on and yet I don't feel the slightest bit for him. Yes, I have been using him, for companionship. Its only at times when I'm alone that I'll think of him.
I should stop this. There's no point in doing this to him and to myself. I must bring up the courage to go to him and let him know how I feel.
I am going through a crossroad at this point of career. Its tough and at times, I do need someone to be there for me but I can't be doing this all the time. Must let him know how I feel!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Free Flow Champagne @ Barfly!
Its free flow champagne for the ladies! My poison...Can already imagine myself getting really high and possibly drunk tonight.
Feelings kinda crappy right now and can't get any work done. How I wish I can just leave my work for tomorrow and head home right now. Am more in the mood to party than to work. Blahx...
I think its the approaching weekend that is making me so frisky. Can't wait to go drink/club or even stay at home for a good rest. Anything is better than having to go to work. I kinda dread going to work already.
Will have to start job searching all over again...
A New Blog
Went for a walk at Toa Payoh Central with my best friend and her kid. I love being aroud him! He's just soooooo energetic! He doesn't walk, he runs! haha..I always have a hard time trying to catch up with him(the only workout that I've done this entire week).
Got tired of walking around aimlessly and took a cab to Botak Jones where we had our dinner. I think their food portions have been reduced...is it just my appetite growing or are they really reducing the portions? Hmm...good thing anyway, judging from other diners' leftovers. A voiceover in my head says, "remember mommy said not to waste food? There're people out there who haven't got enough to eat!" Kwakwa...
Guess what's amazing? He started taking photos with my handphone and they turned out to be pretty well taken! What more can you expect of a 3 yr old kid? I suspect that he's a photographer in the making! Decided that his christmas present this year shall be a camera! How about that? A camera to call his own! Reminder to self - got to look for one that is really cheap and very very shock proof..