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is currently an undergraduate student, and coping with her overwhelming commitments. I like long walks in solitude, cosy chats, usually sleep like a log, and beg your patience in tolerating my versatile humour

I am on a lemon tea high wheeee! Please remind me never ever to drink sweetened drinks right before bedtime because all I do is keep grinning to myself and hopping around the house :D Just got home from Suntec, visited WORLD BOOK FAIR! Walked around with Jason for an hour plus, he being more impulsive bought 4 books while I only bought 2 - 1 for brother and the other for myself:
The Rice Cooker Book by Brigid Treloar: Only $3.50 after discount THANK YOU GSS (:
Dinner-ed at Subway where I was cheated of my $ NO FAIR - tmr I will be eating homecooked lunch confirmed. Saw a REALLY NICE PAIR OF HEELS that I want to get but need to ponder more first - AIYA anyway I work there so I can always walk past and buy if I reallyreallyreally want it.
Goodbye, Father Valerian - you've done so much for the youth scene in our parish. Hope you pass your studies in Rome with flying colours!

Such a irrelvant post.

You are my favourite memory, my deepest regret, my forgotten cue and my lonely shadow.

As usual I have had a topsy turvy dipsy curvy myriad of emotions again because another IDIOT is going overseas to study without me ): Of course that's not to say I doubt I will be making any friends in university, or am going to wander around like a flickering candlelight flame in and out of campus, but the point is - I'm totally starting alone as a freshie! ): It's not like in CJ where (almost) everyone's from an affliated school and ABC is XY's friend who knows Z. You probably think, Hey Isn't Ambition and Goals > Emotions and Having Fun with Friends. But still.

Rantings aside, work this week has been farneyyy with the bunch of crazy colleagues I hang out with from 9 to 6 and have lunch with to. My office has all the makings of a reality comedy series -we've got auntyboy flirty exchanges going on (n_n) that makes us gag, strange Korean traits that involve excessive brushing of teeth, hilarious buckwheat pillow translations (when you see me in person, ASK me for the full story) and grumpy Korean boss who is unhappy we haven't met our quota. Did I mention that lunchtimes can get highly embarrasing with the particularly articulate individuals among us who talk about er, closet/bedroom talk over lunch at fastfood/foodcourts. It's such a pity the 4 of them worked their last day on Friday leaving only 2 of us for the following weeks leading up to our event.

After work yesterday, I met Joel at Suntec and had a BKdinner before heading off to church in a very nerve-wrecking peak hour bus ride - the driver obviously was very attached to his brake, seeing as how he handled all curves and bends at high speeds screeching on them until it sounded dangerously squeaky. Triduum mass last night, sermon was actually pretty hilarious - Father is exceptionally talented at story telling and has a knack for imitating other people to a point of perfection. Then supper at Miss Clarity Cafe, where there was an unpleasant telling off by a ticked off customer who thought we were too loud :/

Okay, I'm spending beyond my means again and CBD food is so ex! I can't wait to go WBF and also meet class girls :0)

Hello! I am blogging from work right now yesyes can you tell how exciting this is? The week has been great so far, although it's only Tuesday HEH. Monday work was surprisingly fun! The calling wasn't so bad, only about 200, and more positive replies this time (: Lunched with Macs with my racist bunch of friends who almost got into trouble while leaving the place, unaware of certain ethnic groups who were eating. Haha.

Dinner-ed with Joel and Majella dearest last night at Manhattan's! HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY JOEL :D CHEERS TO A HAPPY NS LIFE AND GOOD LUCK WITH UNI APPL. It was quite endearing to catch up with those two after so long, we just talkedandtalked about everything, not forgetting random people watching. That's J8 for you.

Hopefully more companies would be interested in our project and garner a better response. Although personally I think it's cooler to be involved in an event that takes place in a hotel instead (FREE FOOD).

Cheapo. Anybody know where I can get St Marzano tomatoes?

Being my 200th post, I had initially intended for it to be an inspiring, motivational and thought-provoking post.

But I was lazy, so I'm just going to do a simple update.

This week has been WOW. Particularly Friday - first day of work! So I was actually early, reached the MRT at like 820am? But I was still late because I was waiting for my colleague cum CJCian who came at 9am. However, because this is a private office, I had no worries because we don't punch cards. In fact I'm really thrilled that out of the 6 temp staff, 5 are from CJ! (: And despite the fact that they are boisterous, erupt into laughter and are latelatelate, they are a bunch of girly fun to hang out with and eat lunch. I really hope I can work at this place longer!

And of course when I came home, another letter positively thrilled my parents to bits esp my mom who was so thankful that she dragged me to the Novena to bless me and donate candles.
So the weekend has been restful - Saturday at home watching movies and wasting my eyes away, Sunday to the SPCA! Gosh all the hyperactive dogs are so adorable, except when you are playing with them and you realise they are teething :/ Got scratched by a frisky feline today, but it's okay.

I'm feeling a bit forlorn now that out of my 8 Favourites, I only have one that is following me to uni - seems like the rest will be overseas for really long, and I don't think I'm seeing them anytime soon. ): But she is going to another course with her BF. Even Besty might be leaving. So saaaad. I always had wrongly assumed that all our paths would cross once again in our final academic year. OH gosh I suddenly feel quite lonely.

As for those who are going through appeals, please have faith and give it your best shot! My Geog teacher once said that we should shine in whatever we do, and whatever your options are now, I hope your choice will enable you to shine. (:

It is simply impossible for me to contain my joy, excitment and apprehension - the moment I knew it to be true, I called my mama and texted a few random pals plus let one of the Favourites know as well! (: So happy, and to think just minutes before Favourite was asking me what my options were, and I was like none but I knew God has a plan. Whoa, thank you Jesus!

It's been a pretty slacking time around, been attending revision lessons and tuition . Oh weekend was dandy though - Saturday's Postcards from Paul was terrific, and not just because of their message. Winkwink. Paul is simply such an inspirational apostle - get up, take your bags and leave. I wish I could do that myself at times - to entertain that notion that I can make that difference to someone, somewhere, out there. Lose myself in a cultural immersion, take up a new language, drive a big old jeep in the Middle East like Sister did. But of course Reality always stings like a bee, and considering all commitments and responsibilites, my shoulders shrug. Sunday was awesomepossum too! Went over to Carmen's place with Freeps to watch Slumdog and Twilight which I enjoyed very much. Carmen's mom is a really good cook!

I bought a new top yesterday! It was totally worth it - less than 18 bucks! Of course I wish I could starting earning more than that but okay, look out GSS! I'm here to sniff at all your fab deals. Met my mum after the horrid interview yesterday, I was boiling mad when I walked out because I felt a fair chance wasn't given to me. Lunched at yoshi, sealed a deal with dearest junior Joy for my York Notes, then headed for tuition and revision thereafter.

Reading spree is definitely working out, just finished True Believer by Nicholas Sparks - totally not meant for macho guys, because it's loveydovey romantic and the poor guy has to do all the chasing and flying in from the big city to meet the small town girl. But of course, if you are the hopeless romantic and a sucker for happy magical endings, this is a good read (:

I'm practising the Jai Ho dance steps! Feel free to hobble/stumble around with me.

After 2 weeks of being driven to near suicide because of my incurable boredom, I have resolved to start working. So I shall be starting in about 2 weeks time, I think. Don't wish to say what job it is yet lest I jinx it. But my mom was pretty annoyed that I rejected another one - temperature taking staff quite near my place - because she thinks opportunity knocks only once after which it refuses to ring the doorbell. I wish I could commit for retail hours/shifts like I used to before, but it's so hard to coordinate everything now with tuition and theory lessons which are always so fixed. Sigh.
Anyway, my slacking time is hopefully going to be over - been reading quite a bit, just re-read Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven. House errands have been up-ped as well, clearing cupboards, folding clothes, sweeping, washing - in between going for interviews and what nots. Oh, last Tuesday I went out with Sherry The Cherry! Haha. Lunched at Taka, I was supposed to be on my budget but of course, with food, allowances have to be made ( in this case, my allowance was deducted haha). Then we had our Retail Analysis Session which lasted from Wisma to Far East! (: Feels good knowing there's someone to actually talk about clothes - cut, which figure suits which, cost, labels, durability - not usual things that one usually considers when scrambling during sales. Then it was off for tuition and then revision class - super tired by the time I reached home.
Yesterday I went out and hola! GSS fever has hit Singapore malls baby! I am exceptionally excited this year because it will be my maiden time actually participating in it full swing - I got a top for 18 bucks (U.P 54!) So you can imagine my uncontainable glee. I can't wait to hit town and have my moderated spree haha. Vidya and Sherry HINT HINT.
Botanic Gardens up on Facebook! Hilarious beans man, and I love the shots I took haha EGO.
Will be attending Postcards from Paul later on at night with the Fuel crowd.
Can't wait for next week!

Okay, this is going to be quite a superficial post because I'm not feeling particularly reflective atm and it's only Wednesday after all but it's been a marvellous week so far :O) I finished reading 2 books, the latest being Choke by Chuck Whatshisname - which I find very satirical and grim and a huge contrast the the chick flick of Don Juan's Love Secrets which had the most dubious happy ending you want to puke (i.e. Everyone was happily paired up wth) Monday was great because I cooked my very first soup! Not much of an achievement but I guess you gotta credit the attempt - Dad didn't say anything except the mushrooms weren't sliced properly and the tofu overcooked. Well, I hope to try my hand again. Brewed lemon tea was a disaster -addition of Oolong Tea was a bad idea and it turned out way too acidic despite the generous sugar.
Tuesday's interview was alright I suppose -really took the trouble to dress up and then realised my dad wasn't staying on so I had to come back in HEELS OHEMGEE. Window shopping was great - plenty of me time after god knows how long, I slept like a sushi when I reached home. Then I had grocery shopping, soyabean in pomengranate? Like whoa right. Haha after which I went to runrunrun and now my legs are hurty.
Went for my first lesson today -stayed on longer to absorb and save another trip. I made a new friend today! (: Feeling pretty good about it, hopefully our timings coincide so that at least I know someone in the class. But doubt it ):

I was feeling a bit moodout because I realise that all the time I try so hard to be a good friend to others that I wasn't aware how they have their own lives to lead and personal obligations -it's sort of a wake up call to me and I thank God deeply, because it's one step closer to redefining priorities. Time for direction and ambition.

Looking forward to MS picnic on Friday!

Tomorrow, when I dash up the escalator with my usual flustered expression because I am late for the umpteenth time, it will be my last. When I fumble around for my pass and will Time to slow down, there will be no reason to. I will be tempted to tell the people over the phone that they can always look for me, because I won't be. around
You see, it's my last day of work.
I know, it sounds terribly melodramatic, but it's not. Really. I am well aware that this is part of the many dogmatic procedures that have to be followed, streamlining of staff for the new intake, considering my stellar performances, well I'm not surprised at all. In fact, I feel as though an entire weight has been lifted off my shoulders. To my wonderful colleagues who always invite me for lunch breaks, and chloe, jiaxin, sherry - I know this may be a (dramatic sob) painful parting but fear not, we will meet again in August (:
Jiaxin the Bimbo! All your camwhoring moments, air-headed comments about "The Shredder", annoyance at irritating TPs, Auxworking for your cafetaria break. Thanks for the memories!
Sherry my recent seating partner! It was really nice catching up with an ex IJ girl, as I have already said, and it was great to crack you up with all my cold jokes. Thanks for the cup of tea you made in my Amazing Hermione Granger mug, assignments you forwarded, and basically your sound advice on alot of Life's Issues. Fear not, my friend, uni I hope awaits us and I will see you around.
Meet ups have been wonderful, God is starting to come back in my life with all his Little Signs that reveal many. Last week was great, 17 again with the triquettra gang - Nikki, Fripps, Grace - Efron inspires me with his hot body heehee, and his easy charm. Plus the pretty face can act! Lunch at Taka, benchwarmers we were while trying make ourselves heard above the whoosh of the fountain. Friday was Dinner with Fishy, at this Chippy-like place but only less salty and Gosh I love their British Pop soundtrack. Then off for amazing Fuel - the session was somehow particulary relevant because it was the exact passage that I was pondering on throughout Holy Week in Luke, and I hope Brother/Sister will be able to answer my questions the next session. First time praying the Divine Mercy, hands that never held the rosary for awhile, but it just felt like I was reawakening in honesty. God, even though I'm not the best Catholic around, just seeing dearest Salameh present Faustina's works of mercy and talk about faith just made me realise that You empower those who submit themselves to Your will. Despite her crazy bouts and rambles, it's truly inspiring how people can speak such perfect sense in Your presence.
This week was mainly workworkwork, CL on Thursday particularly productive, managed to return my library books, go to school to meet Councillors for lunch, collect SGC, saw my SUPERVISOR on the way back, settle EZlink card, and borrow new books!
And today the reason why I am particulary happy is because, I had a trip to the ZOO! (: Met Fishy and SYT this morning, bumped into Clare while encountering nasty ATM withdrawal. Albeit the freaking crowd, ZOO was greatgreatgreat (: I think I was the only excitable one today because the last time I went was like what, primary school excursion? We walked around entirely and lunched before I headed back home.

Lord, I know this seems terribly ironic, but ever since I stepped down, I feel so relieved. I have never felt this way before in 2 years, but it just feels so good taking a break from everything, not worrying that the group isn't being publicised enough or lacks efficiency and the spiritual growth. I know, there are people who need me more, but at this very moment, selfish as it may sound, I think I deserve a break. Sash is right. Time to smell the roses for once in my whirlwind life, get the priorities right. Lord, help others to accept the decisions I make and for me to remain optimistic.

There is so such thing as a bad decision. There is however, such a thing called timing, and perspective.

-Adapted from The Love Secrets of Don Juan

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