August Outings

Our Wushu batch went to Vivocity to celebrate Zhaoqi's birthday =) I was so glad the dry-run for my signing ceremony did not make me miss such a fun event. We made Zhaoqi go on a treasure hunt in which she lost her posh image totally! Teresa and Biyun planned for her to do crazy stunts like doing the hula-hoop and whacking toy hammer in an animal hat, finding 3 candies that weigh 23g and milking the cow outside Ben & Jerry's...

We polished off our ice-cream, what is an outing without dessert?

I forgot to photograph what I drew for the birthday girl. And I must find the photograph which Lixiang took of Biyun's butt next to the sign, "All it takes is an ugly butt to spoil a beautiful view, please dispose cigarette butts in the bins."

The last August "baby" but not least, was Papa's birthday! He pampered himself with a costly cake from Patissier, spoiling my planned surprise for him. I didn't carry it out, I just queued for his favourite ba gua. Not any ordinary ba gua but Lin Zhi Yuan's BBQ Bacon that Alex insisted were gourmet ba gua.

I like my brother's birthday card, it went like this: Happy Birthday Papa, Sorry the card was late. I was ensuring your investment is a success (studying). Hope you like the card. Ek Son

Then, I met up with Ying, Lester and Xianhong at the Central. All the Japanese eateries we wanted to sample were bursting with the Friday crowds so we ate at Fisherman's Wharf opposite that serve authentic Fish & Chips, there were vinegar and mashed peas with potatoes (sounds unappetizing to me but the fish was good). Next we walked about at Central and Clarke Quay. We entered a club called China something, I didn't like the noisy place but it was an eye-opener to see a hen-party.

The next day, was my company's family day at the Singapore Flyer. I quite enjoy it and so did my parents! It was refreshing to meet colleagues having fun with their family. Took photos on the flyer and with colleagues.

August babies!!!

First of all, Happy Birthday to my dearestest little brother who is far away down under! So sad cannot celebrate with him but we did share cake and ice cream before he flew off. It was shocking actually, the round trip ticket he bought had the return date WRONG, so he missed a week of school!!! Luckily, he's settled back in well, seeing that he could afford the time to SKI...

Another person who is also from down under celebrated his fourth child's entrance to this world by taking a well-earned break from work... Stuart! I drew a picture for his daughter, wishing that their father-daughter bonding session would progress soon from changing diapers to yoga (Stuart goes for yoga instead of lunch!!!)
There is something seriously wrong with the pose, me expressing utter disinterest in yoga had to contort myself into the position before drawing. I shan't say what is wrong though, too embarrassed.

Been keeping busy. so as to limit brooding time, shall give myself a pat on my back! Lots of exclamation marks! That's because I am thinking of presents for Zhaoqi and Papa, they are August babies too!

Nasty Girl

Feeling down AGAIN, but nobody knew because I am smiling as usual. Did a lot of stupid things at work, in trainings and to other people, actually only one person. Been reading back and realize I have been complaining about one person and I know why.

In sophomore year, one of the sweetest and prettiest girls I know broke up with her first boyfriend. She still went about cheerfully but I know she was upset and really wanted everyone to believe she was wronged. I told her that people who know her would know that she did everything she could already and most of the fault lies with the other person.

So easy to advise, so hard to carry it out. I must learn from her, she never complained as much as me!!! Ok, I guess most people think I can't let go or what. Not quite, I just feel really sian when common friends ask me to give another chance. Well, I guess people who really know me will know I swallow until my limit (which really is a lot!) and I never let anyone down if I can help it. (work is difficult, essential to step on people's toes =( maybe that's why my face is morphing into the many grumpy faces in the trains)

It is also upsetting that people who don't really know assume I am so petty. I have tried to remember the good things, I do that whenever I am upset. However, when I keep using 1 good thing to tide over 10 bad things, the effectiveness wears thin.

Oops. I sound very childish but I must complain somewhere or I'd burst, or go nuts! Must vent somewhere besides swimming. Things have not been easy at home but I really have to be strong. But sometimes, I really do wish that there'd be someone who'd understand me, believe in me and be there for me. Haha, I'm not as wonderful as that someone because I can only try my best to understand, believe until many broken promises and try to be there for others by putting myself in that person's shoes and imagine what is required.

Everyone is different but some things are fundamental. Like, you'll always think of sharing something nice with someone you care about. I saw the drink vending machine for the 1st time when I entered primary school and thought the Sprite being made into a paper cup very exciting and delicious. I bought one and cupped it carefully on the schoolbus until I reach home, groaning at each bump and jerk. My little brother was so happy and loved the Sprite. So I bought Sprite nearly everyday and it was so sweet to see him waiting at the doorstep for me after school.

Yay, I've managed to cheer myself up somewhat =) My brother would be a little sad to find himself described like a faithful dog!!! Well, I need to have more confidence, believe in myself, forget what strangers think. It's the people who care who really matter, those who never cared or will never care matter not.