nottozlady is troubled over whether to pursue her Masters after all. Financially it’s going to be very tough. What will happen to the monthly household allowances the family has been getting? Does she have to spend up to two hours on public transport getting to the school campus, four days a week? Can she get married this year?
Lots of things are uncertain; the weather seems overcast. The longer it is, the gloomier it becomes.
Separately, she wonders if she’ll be able to eat her birthday cake this year.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Drive with care!
It's weird and somewhat heart-wrenching to see two car accidents on the way home last night. The first was a red proton which seemed to have skidded in the CTE tunnel. The damage shouldn't be so great; though windscreen was shattered, the airbags were activated. Then along AMK Ave 1, another collision occurred with three cars (two were taxis) involved. The middle taxi was badly damaged, with great impact on its rear, having being rammed straight on by the taxi behind. I didn't get to see very clearly since I was driving, but WW saw the cab driver of the middle vehicle with bloodied head and was unconscious at his seat. Hope all are fine.
One can't emphasize enough the importance of safety in driving. Given my character to want to be fast and efficient in everything, I could not stand slow drivers and sometimes am tempted to beat amber traffic lights so as to save that few minutes of the journey. But good thing WW always instills the good habits of driving in me and I've since learn to be more cautious and patient.
One can't emphasize enough the importance of safety in driving. Given my character to want to be fast and efficient in everything, I could not stand slow drivers and sometimes am tempted to beat amber traffic lights so as to save that few minutes of the journey. But good thing WW always instills the good habits of driving in me and I've since learn to be more cautious and patient.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Reflections on the fly
Took Fluffy out for a cycling trip to Pasir Ris park and took the chance to reflect on the intricacies of life.
The view on the overhead bridge above TPE, from Tampines Sun Plaza park to Pasir Ris
No, that's not Fluffy's vomit. Ha, I poured water onto the sand.
What a sunny day, just the right kind of weather for one of my favourite activities.
Fluffy does know how to appreciate the beauty of nature. Lovely little dog, just that she refused to look into my camera. hmf
I thought about a lot of things in the 2 hour cycling trip. Thought about the lot WW picked at the temple and what it meant. I wondered if he would have plans if not for the manpower plan his co drew up. Then I realised I know very little what the grand plan would unveil in future for us. Does he know?
I have not been feeling genuinely happy for a while now. My mind replayed, in brief moments, the 26 years before now. When was my happiest moment? Those kinda happy moments that last? I suppose it was the hall days, those times when I had my time to myself and the flexibility to organise my life the way I wanted it to. Of coz, not forgetting the interesting moments of learning about and understanding a person so close to you.
I can't be feeling neutral all the time, without ups and downs. It leads somewhat to nonchalance and it'll be rubbed off onto the ones around you. Conversely, I hope he will be able to feel more genuinely and open up to the spectrum of emotions that humans can experience. It's not only white, grey or black. Look at the rainbow in the sky.
The view on the overhead bridge above TPE, from Tampines Sun Plaza park to Pasir Ris
No, that's not Fluffy's vomit. Ha, I poured water onto the sand.
What a sunny day, just the right kind of weather for one of my favourite activities.
Fluffy does know how to appreciate the beauty of nature. Lovely little dog, just that she refused to look into my camera. hmfI thought about a lot of things in the 2 hour cycling trip. Thought about the lot WW picked at the temple and what it meant. I wondered if he would have plans if not for the manpower plan his co drew up. Then I realised I know very little what the grand plan would unveil in future for us. Does he know?
I have not been feeling genuinely happy for a while now. My mind replayed, in brief moments, the 26 years before now. When was my happiest moment? Those kinda happy moments that last? I suppose it was the hall days, those times when I had my time to myself and the flexibility to organise my life the way I wanted it to. Of coz, not forgetting the interesting moments of learning about and understanding a person so close to you.
I can't be feeling neutral all the time, without ups and downs. It leads somewhat to nonchalance and it'll be rubbed off onto the ones around you. Conversely, I hope he will be able to feel more genuinely and open up to the spectrum of emotions that humans can experience. It's not only white, grey or black. Look at the rainbow in the sky.
My proudest Mahjong moment
Ruby dragon! Did a 红一色, which won me 15 fans in my PC mahjong game last night. If only this could happen in real life!Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Shopping!
I was on leave today, with the intention to study for my GMAT if I did not get to finish my practice book over the weekend. But good thing I completed it last night and had the whole day today for shopping! Went to Tampines Mall for lunch with parents. (I like to take the chance to buy lotsa yummy food for them, since they usually scrimp and share a plate of rice). Then spent two hours or so shopping for new clothes. See the fruits of the trip!
New clothes for the new year. Hmm, was I already engulfed in the sea of CNY's ang-ness?
New clothes for the new year. Hmm, was I already engulfed in the sea of CNY's ang-ness?
Monday, January 14, 2008
You hardly see me blog on Monday but today is an exception!
It has been an eventful day and a very busy one at work. As usual, Mondays are the S.G. days and are as black as ever. Today's been so hectic that the main big event seemed like a non-event at the end of the day. And this (non-) event even slipped my mind when I smsed to WW this evening.
Today took a ride from office to home. Unfortunately, CG's car got a bump at the back from a cab. Poor thing that his car was only a month old. But the good thing was that it was only 皮外伤，没有内伤。 C handled the situation amiably; I don't know if I could maintain his cool if the car was mine.
I am on leave for the next four days! Managed to finish the thick practice book and will be moving on to the sample papers (six of them!) in the next two days. I may be able to do shopping on one day even. For now, I'll play my mahjong game first.
Today took a ride from office to home. Unfortunately, CG's car got a bump at the back from a cab. Poor thing that his car was only a month old. But the good thing was that it was only 皮外伤，没有内伤。 C handled the situation amiably; I don't know if I could maintain his cool if the car was mine.
I am on leave for the next four days! Managed to finish the thick practice book and will be moving on to the sample papers (six of them!) in the next two days. I may be able to do shopping on one day even. For now, I'll play my mahjong game first.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
I wish I could blog more often
I wanted to write a short blog entry after lunch earlier, since it was pouring horribly heavily and it somewhat evoked my blogging emotions. However, once the work starts, it doesn't stop, at least not any small time gap for me to blog. Work's getting heavy and stressful, having to do things that should be done by another team and not quite getting the recognition for another piece painstakingly done by me. Just because my boss is a high-level person and might not have conveyed the detailed info on to the bigger boss.
That's why I feel, although my working hours are ok (I knock off at 7 plus usually), I still face high stress during work. Reporting to two direct bosses is not an easy feat.
On happier matters, I met up with two of my Computing seniors last evening. It had been some four years since we last met! I find them to be pretty down-to-earth people who slog hard to advance ahead. One of them is taking Masters in Information Systems and the other switched line for better long-term prospects.
I remembered the guy taking the Masters was eyeing a Celica some years back. And now he owns one, which he further zengs up. And of coz I had the privilege to ride in it last night, woohoo! (I still hope to ride in a Honda Integra one day. Or perhaps, I should aim to own one.)
Life's tough. Aim high and pray hard.
That's why I feel, although my working hours are ok (I knock off at 7 plus usually), I still face high stress during work. Reporting to two direct bosses is not an easy feat.
On happier matters, I met up with two of my Computing seniors last evening. It had been some four years since we last met! I find them to be pretty down-to-earth people who slog hard to advance ahead. One of them is taking Masters in Information Systems and the other switched line for better long-term prospects.
I remembered the guy taking the Masters was eyeing a Celica some years back. And now he owns one, which he further zengs up. And of coz I had the privilege to ride in it last night, woohoo! (I still hope to ride in a Honda Integra one day. Or perhaps, I should aim to own one.)
Life's tough. Aim high and pray hard.
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