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I wish I could turn back time... I don't care if learning through mistakes makes me who I am today. Knowing what I do now, I'd do everything I could to avoid the present truth. Nothing feels worse than losing what I didn't appreciate in the past. With all my heart... I miss you. and you. Butterflies fluttered at 04:57 p.m. , Saturday, January 5, 2008
My grandma always caught the countdown on tv and I decided to record it, just to see what went on while I was away. As expected, the so called par-tay was bloody lame la. And one of the hosts saying that it's the most happening party "this side of the causeway". Uh-huh.
The Were you out of your goddamned minds Ch 5?! I was already shaking my head when Jade made her appearance. She looked like a real tart in her skanky, gold outfit. And don't get me started on the singing. Please don't. We had the Live the Dream winners and rejects... Performing right across where the Singapore Idol rejects rehearse every night at St. James. Omg. What can you expect when the show opens with Gurmit doing a Craig David song with the Deal or No Deal girls prancing around on their stilletoes in the background? For the lack of better words, that show was absolutely fucking lame. And you had that idiot band trying to perform Inconsolable?! WTF?! How do you screw up a BSB song so bad? I shake my head. Happy 2008 you guys. Butterflies fluttered at 09:13 p.m. , Friday, January 4, 2008
I'm glad to see you go! Woo 2008! Butterflies fluttered at 10:54 p.m. , Friday, December 28, 2007
And the best part is, I put the damn pebble there in the first place. But I didn't know that I was actually putting it there and I thought that by doing what I did - resulting in the placed stone -, I was actually doing what I thought was best for myself at the moment. Am I confusing you enough yet? Long story short, how do I get myself out of this damn hole that I unwittingly fell into? The future looks bleak, ladies and gentlemen. But the optimist in me refuses to give up... I'll find my way. "Out, damn'd pebble! Out, I say!" Butterflies fluttered at 05:54 a.m. , Friday, December 21, 2007
Butterflies fluttered at 01:04 a.m. , Saturday, December 8, 2007
And my suitors? ... My life is SO sad man! Butterflies fluttered at 07:19 p.m. , Thursday, December 6, 2007
After close to 2 years. I found my ring.
"When you're dreaming with a broken heart, ~ Dreaming with a Broken Heart - John Mayer Butterflies fluttered at 09:29 p.m. , Sunday, December 2, 2007
So, did u get that from your momma? I'm just kidding, you ladies are beautiful :) Relatively sweet la. Our local guys? CMI! On the same night (Akon in the background) A sad, pitiful specimen: Did he just say f*** you? Ce.e.d-ee: No, he said, "F*** off!" High five sista. On another note, I'm back from my Indonesian holiday! I didn't get to do all that I wanted in Bali - which was ok, cuz it was probably better that I was taking things easy anyway. Clubbing in Bali... Wasn't great la. There's only one real R&B club there (Embargo) and which I scored free entry (wee!), it wasn't as happening as I thought it'd be. There were times I regretted not being on my own but if I was, I wouldn't have been able to explore most of the places I did this time around. I'll miss the friendly locals at HRH and the Starbucks next to it, the yummy avocado shakes and the people who've just remembered me coming the last time around. I miss my best friend who I've only met twice in the last 2 years... The company was beyond awesome. Thank you. I miss being away too. I'll do it again soon. Better off on my own though, this time around. Butterflies fluttered at 02:38 p.m. , Sunday, December 2, 2007
I haven't even brought my luggage down from storage, which goes to show my progress. This is gonna get really ugly. Butterflies fluttered at 01:42 p.m. , Friday, November 23, 2007
Well, I've settled my leave thing. Now, my problem is, the morning flight to Bali is packed! And according to the system, all seats are already taken up. I've got 3 days to sort things out. And I've got to work in about 2 hours, which means, I actually only have 2 days to sort things out. Great. I don't usually panic about things that I do on my own at the very last minute but this... This is different cuz it's the damn peak period and I need to go on my holiday! Wish me luck people. This is gonna get ugly. Butterflies fluttered at 01:58 p.m. , Tuesday, November 20, 2007
But this time, things are different. A lot more to think abt with the whole "how many days of leave do I actually have left" problem. Something to clarify with the office. God, I hate dealing with them. I've narrowed down my choices to the Hard Rock Bali or The Mercure at Kuta. Hard Rock cuz I know it's a hotel I depend on for quality, Mercure for the gorgeous rooftop infinity pool. I've ALWAYS wanted to have a picture taken in an infinity pool but the reviews aren't that great for Mercure... Price wise, more or less the same la. Location? They're located side by side. I've passed by Hard Rock on my last trip there and it's so near the gorgeous ocean. Man, I SO need to stay in the area. At least my travel insurance is already done! But I still need to:
Oh ya, why am I going to Jakarta? Meeting one of my best friends there... She's an Indon who's not from Jakarta but is going to be there so I'm gonna see her! And we're gonna shop, shop, shop and gossip and do all the mad things I miss doing in her company! :D I'm gonna need to get some sleep people! Nites! (Matt Damon rocks!) Butterflies fluttered at 03:40 a.m. , Sunday, November 18, 2007
 I've always known that I have great taste (even if my past relationships doesn't quite back this), but on 14/11/07, People Magazine decided it was time to honour the most gorgeous man in the world... Announcing what I've known all along. Here he is, Matt Damon.
An alumnus of Harvard, winning his first Oscar for Best Screenplay with buddy Ben Affleck (though I strongly believe that he wrote On my flight yesterday, the crew were chatting about relationships. One with all the rocky signs, another who's married with a kid and me - young, single, gorgeous and available! So, the married one and I were having this random conversation and she was asking me abt the guys I've dated and she said that I looked like an SPG (!). Now, if she was being rude about it, I would've given her a piece of my mind, but she was really passing like some innocent, bimbotic comment so I just let it slide. What, is it the way I speak? That I speak better english, without sounding like the typical Singaporean? I've gotten that "eh, slang ah u!" comment from some of my colleagues for something as simple as saying "Ya, man!". wtf la. Thinking about it, she probably doesn't know what a SPG really is because I sure as hell am NOT one. So yeah, me and the whole Matt Damon thing, not an spg thing k? I've lurrrved Matt for ages and ages and it's really got nothing to do with him being white. Though I've been told that I've an affinity for 'pasty, white boys'. But Matt's different. He's smart, cute (that boyish face!), buff (did u guys see him in Bourne?! OMG.)... I could rattle on and on about him, but you know what. He's OFFICIALLY the Sexiest Man Alive. Enough said! ;) Butterflies fluttered at 03:38 p.m. , Saturday, November 17, 2007
 My love. Butterflies fluttered at 03:41 p.m. , Wednesday, November 14, 2007
I can't help but smile everytime I hear her sing this... It's more how she says it than the actual lyrics itself... But u know what? It's so me and I LOVE it!
You know, this isn't the first time this has happened to me ~ Clumsy - Fergie Butterflies fluttered at 03:29 p.m. , Sunday, November 11, 2007
Love ya babes! Butterflies fluttered at 01:24 a.m. , Saturday, November 10, 2007
Butterflies fluttered at 02:34 a.m. , Friday, November 9, 2007
~*~
Butterflies fluttered at 02:58 a.m. , Tuesday, November 6, 2007
~ Rihanna feat. Ne-Yo - Hate That I Love You Butterflies fluttered at 08:41 p.m. , Friday, November 2, 2007
Butterflies fluttered at 01:42 a.m. , Saturday, October 27, 2007
Weeeeeeeeeeeeee! :) Butterflies fluttered at 02:15 a.m. , Monday, October 22, 2007
I've still got stuff to search for online and 1,267,413,298 things to do. 3 appointments back to back tmr. But if I don't get them done, I won't won't get a chance till next week! *sighs* Even trying to relax has become a chore. Thank God I've got my chocolate Digestives to keep me company :) Butterflies fluttered at 02:29 a.m. , Thursday, October 18, 2007
The song of the moment - Backstreet Boys' Inconsolable (I lurrrve the BSB!) Butterflies fluttered at 01:33 p.m. , Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Butterflies fluttered at 06:22 p.m. , Monday, October 8, 2007
A huge Chocolat Factory bag sits behind my laptop, reminding me to Be Happy. The seats to see the Queen are crappy so we'll see how that works later (damn you, procrastination!). I had a very irritating semi-debate with my colleague yesterday. The pilot asked her for a hot chocolate, she made him an Ovaltine. Why? "Cuz he didn't specify." I thought asking for hot chocolate was specific enough. Isn't Ovaltine or Milo 'hot chocolate?' Erm, if you drink Ovaltine/Milo, you'd know that it isn't hot chocolate. It's more malt than chocolate and hot/iced chocolate is basically chocolate mixed with a little milk - becoming the liquid that is hot/cold chocolate. Lacking the patience or will to argue with her, I just let her rant over the pilot 'kicking up a fuss' about not being served hot chocolate. According to her, he got his Ovaltine, what. Just dealing with one of her kind a day is enough. Put more of her together with me and I might just scatter chocolate powder into her hair when she's not looking. BTW, the Chocolat Factory is having a promo now... Spend $50 and get a free hot chocolate, on the spot. I got my drink, took and sip and OMG. Their hot chocolate was literally just melted chocolate. I was drinking liquified chocolate! And it was a tad bitter too. And the salesgirl said, "How?" She took a look at my expression. "A bit thick huh?" A bit?! I asked if she had mixed any milk in. "No, it's just pure chocolate." I'll say. Ah well. I've gotta run. There's baking trays and materials to be bought. Gracias. Adios amigos, speedy gonzales. (A quote from another colleague. Stop the madness somebody!) Butterflies fluttered at 02:19 p.m. , Sunday, October 7, 2007
Original departure - 1620. For a 50 minute delay, our new estimated arrival time has been adjusted to 2140, from 2120. Seems silly that I'm ranting over 30 mins that we have to make up for somehow along the way, but it's this kind of stupidity that makes me wonder how the hell a multi-million dollar organisation works sometimes. I hate the office (for many other reasons undisclosed)! Butterflies fluttered at 01:27 p.m. , Saturday, September 29, 2007
House - The main groups.
~*~
Rebel 7
Parents
Crown
Happiness
Executioner 1
Goat 1
Wealth
Authority
Honor
Jeopardy
Assets
Career
Colleague
Right Assistant
Change
Raider 5
Right Guardian
Health
Fire 1
Wealth
Bell 4
Popularity
Offspring
Moon 4
Relationship
Entertainer 4
Siblings Butterflies fluttered at 11:54 a.m. , Saturday, September 22, 2007
could it be I'm suffering, because I'll never give in
some kind of therapy, is all I need ~ Trouble Sleeping - Corinne Bailey Rae Butterflies fluttered at 02:23 a.m. , Saturday, September 22, 2007
Glad to know someone looks forward to seeing me. Update: Too bad. I got called for another flight instead! ;p Butterflies fluttered at 06:29 a.m. , Friday, September 21, 2007
Part of me still loves you. It probably always will. Butterflies fluttered at 06:42 p.m. , Thursday, September 20, 2007
I'm doing alright, not to worry. I always am. I believe everything is happening in its own space and time and that God knows what is best for us and what happens is for our own good. I'm learning to grow and I'm trying to find my place... Something which I believe will happen when my entire being is ready. So here's to the past and what it has taught us and to the future - doors previously closed, open and the world awaits :) Butterflies fluttered at 05:29 p.m. , Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Butterflies fluttered at 07:30 p.m. , Monday, September 17, 2007
Like when I tried to hold on to Rocketmail (!?) before i went over to Hotmail. Ok, so that was waaaay back. I feel stupid even typing that ;p Up real early after sleeping for almost 12 hours straight. I've got my annual safety refresher course later and I'm not looking forward to it. I'm usually looking forward to these things, getting a chance to reinforce what I already know and get updates on what's happening now. But this year, I'm seperated from my batch girls! :( The remaining 4 of us have been moved to seperate batches for this training and I am NOT happy. Plus, to make this all worse, I don't know what to wear! Stupid formal wear... I'm gonna have to dig through my cupboard at this wee hour. One bright point though. My house is being repainted! Well, my kitchen and hall, at least. It's something I've been meaning to do for ages and ages but never got around to it. I've got almost white walls with a tinge of pink. Barely visible, very subtle. Was hoping for a slightly stronger shade of pink but I didn't want to risk it being too pink so whitish pink it was. Oh and the new fan I bought for my living room does not work. Bloody hell. We've got to call the agent that sells this brand to get them to make an exchange or something. Why so leceh? Cuz it's a bloody ceiling fan lah! Install already and then we found that it couldn't work. knn. About 3 weeks left to Hari Raya. And during that time I have to:
And right now, I'm gonna have to get ready for work. Whoopee. Butterflies fluttered at 05:53 a.m. , Monday, September 17, 2007
A little something from a good friend that I try to keep in mind. Butterflies fluttered at 11:09 p.m. , Monday, September 10, 2007
To those who were around during one of the most difficult phases of my life, thank you. I could never appreciate guys enough. Thanks for the late nights, the hugs, the much-needed encouragement and support. And just for being there when I needed you (and I didn't even have to ask). Thank you. Also, there's a little snippet I got from a colleague's friendster page that's just so apt for the current moment that I just had to share it here. "i finally understand he wasn't that into me.i'd made so many excuses for his inability to treat me well that even the smallest gesture was amplified in my head.i finally got my head out of my ass and realised that aside from feeling insecure and fragile about the state of my relationship all the time, we oso wanted entirely different things out of life." I'm so getting that book. Not something I want to receive for my birthday, of all occassions, so if you're thinking of it, thanks but I'll be popping by the book store tomorrow :) They were just memories after all. Sometimes, I feel more at peace with myself. No more worrying when will be the next time we fight, no more tip-toeing around everything. 4 more days to another fresh start. I can't wait :) Butterflies fluttered at 02:32 a.m. , Tuesday, August 21, 2007
April was Phuket. May - Bangkok. July - KL! To tell u the truth, KL's kinda dull for me. Sure it's got FOS, Dunkin Donuts, the awesome satay in Subang and a quick trip to Genting but shopping wise... Boring! I hope to be able to get something during their Malaysia Mega Sale though. At least, I'm aiming for shoes from Vincci and more clothes!
Of course, when I'm there, it's more for the company... Though sometimes I wish I had a fellow female to go to shop after shop, looking for all the Probably only with Grace, I can go on holiday and actually spend a considerable amount of time in a household accessories shop! (I did get that beautiful door mat that my mum's hesitant to use cuz she thinks it'll get stolen! hehe!). Oh but this time, I'm travelling on SQ. Woo! I don't mind the bus but it's kinda nice to pay so little for the shuttle service that normally costs way too much. Oh yeah, the Christina concert was a BLAST. Way too short, but everything was just perfect. Except the damn sound system... It needs to be revamped by Bose or Bang & Olufsen man! She was a fantastic performer Live too! My friend said - "Better than the CD!". So yeah. Take that Britney/Avril. So yeah. Once again, it's time to pack. My apologies for the lack of updates all this while - I've been busy trying to sort out various aspects of my life. Plus, I need a new blog. So hey, help me out if you can with that ya? Alrighty guys, it's nearing 3am and I've got a ton of things to do before having to be at the airport at 11am later. Cheers! Butterflies fluttered at 02:38 a.m. , Sunday, July 1, 2007
I've started packing early this week... So many more days in advance than usual... But I'm still not finished packing. And I have to be at the airport in less than 5 hours. Doesn't help that I just worked the whole night through and haven't slept for almost 20 hours now. Ok la, not too bad by some standards... But I need my sleep man! I'm getting older and I need a massage NOW. Yeah yeah, I grumble a tad much. Considering last night's flight went nice and smooth. Off to pack! Later y'all. Butterflies fluttered at 08:56 a.m. , Friday, April 20, 2007
Am trying to get a new blog for myself, but since I'm just too lazy, I'm just gonna post an update here for now. Going to Phuket in less than 2 weeks! Wee! Really looking forward to it. And this time, I've got air ticket booked, hotel confirmed, and an itenary packed for the 4 days there! On another note, I didn't manage to get many pictures at all while I was in Bali... For the time that I was there, I was just too exhausted during my free time to do anything else but sleep and enjoy the comforts of my hotel - the All Seasons resort at Legian, Bali. I did get my Open Water Diver certification and oh boy, I'm so looking forward to more dive trips in future! It's amazing how the sea may just look so calm and plain with no boats on the horizon but when you go under... Fish that roam free, swimming around, away or charging towards you (!)... Ship wrecks! Who would've guessed that one of my dives would've been at the Liberty wreck in Tulamben, one of the most popular dive sites in Bali?! Being caught on the surface in 1m high waves was exciting and scary at the same time. What an awesome experience. So that's the Bali experience. I can't wait to go back!
Butterflies fluttered at 12:59 p.m. , Sunday, April 8, 2007
I'll be going to Bali for the very first time next week! I'm so excited and scared at the same time cuz I'll be there alone - taking up my scube diving course. By sheer luck, I found a colleague that will be there for the exact same period (6 days) so we might meet. It's just nice not to feel totally alone in a foreign place. I've not confirmed my hotel or plane tickets, but I'll be doing that later today I hope. So yeah. I'll be back with pictures and a license to dive! Wish me luck y'all. Butterflies fluttered at 04:42 a.m. , Friday, February 23, 2007
Err... Anyways, I just wanted to say that I'm considering shutting down this blog permanently and getting a new one up somewhere so I can do more of like a photo blog type thing so I can get more personal with you, my dear readers. Mmmkay. So if I ever do come around to that, I'll let you guys know personally. As in I'll send personal notes to the people I truly want to keep in touch with. In the meantime, some shout outs. Karen - Sorry we didn't get to meet when you were here. December was the craziest month of the year and January was just over before I knew it. Actually, that's the only one I have for now. It's bloody 3.30 in the morning man. Oh and I love William Sledd on YouTube. Go check him out. Leave is coming! Holiday plans still not confirmed. Drats. Anyways, good night all. I'll blog some other time. Maybe. Butterflies fluttered at 03:33 a.m. , Sunday, February 11, 2007
Did u miss me? I've been so occupied the past month that I haven't had the time to sit and write my blog... So here I am, once again. Lots of things have been happening recently - I'm so tired just thinking/trying to recollect it all. Reflecting on the past and looking out at my immediate future doesn't help matters very much. I had sort of a mini breakdown yesterday. The timing was weird as I was just leaving my boy's house and I suddenly felt like I couldn't bear to go. It was late and I couldn't stay cuz he was not feeling well, his parents were already asleep and I was tired from working early... Well, anyway, I guess I've been keeping all of my worries to myself... Not even talking it through with anyone like Grace or him cuz I just want to spend my day happy rather than sad you know? Sometimes, I feel that even talking it out is a total waste of time because nothing gets accomplished that way. Better I spend my time planning my upcoming holidays (fingers crossed, 3 mini-breaks this half of the year) and keeping myself busy. So that's what I've been doing. Keeping myself busy. Resisting the urges to do stupid things, tiring myself out so I have no energy left for worthless pursuits. Which also means having no time for other things too. I've just been tired and distancing myself from the world just because I want to get away for just a little while. Even if it means retreating to within. So here I am. You guys know where to find me. Butterflies fluttered at 01:38 p.m. , Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Fuck the GST increase. Fuck the (true) lack of support of developing talent. The purpose of my life and my being here isn't to serve the govt's interests. Fuck the recycling companies. Who knew they'd be so picky about the recycable materials they get for free and often at the expense of the recyclers? Something large I threw in the recycle bin got dumped at the trash bin at my lift lobby the day after. Fuck the ugly citizens. I hate ALL of you. Your 'you-owe-me' attitudes. The impatient, dirty, uncaring inhabitants. Fuck you all. Fuck the inconsiderate drivers. I hope your cars burst into flames and explode simultaneously, killing all of your kind at one go (since you'll all be tail-gating each other anyway). Fuck the company I work for. I'm only staying for the bonuses and the package at the end of my contract (2 more years to go). Fuck the ERP, any organisation that uses the money it makes from us to fund their fat salaries instead of building safety barriers and facilities for the disabled, the cheena-fied status of the cheena red dot, the people who don't give a damn, that party's politicians, the education system, the income divide, every new shopping centre which is the same as the next (big or small, they're totally generic), the cost of living, the 'no cats in hdb flats' rule, every bloody increase we've had this year after the win, fuck every other thing that causes me much unhappiness in my day to day living. Every single thing there and more. Fuck it all. Butterflies fluttered at 01:04 a.m. , Tuesday, December 12, 2006
And he didn't invite me to his wedding. :( Oh well. Guess we haven't kept in touch much so... But he's still a dear friend of mine. Too bad I found out from his err... wife's friendster page! AND HE'S GOING TO BE A FATHER! His wife's 5 month's pregnant!!! *sob sob sob*... :( I'm happy for him... But I'm so sad that I wasn't there. Haiz. Butterflies fluttered at 01:40 a.m. , Sunday, November 26, 2006
But to my beloved readers, I owe u this one... Just once. My colleagues and I were griping about attending to secondary school students while we were at work. While today's batch were generally ok, we had the Ultimate Pain-in-the-ass that every crew on board loved to hate. One life-vest got stolen. One pillow almost got stolen. One 16 year old asking for 'Chicken with feather' meal. Can anyone say "What the fuck?" any louder? The same teen being so fucking impatient, asking for coffee like a minute without it was going to send him into the nut house. "What do u need sir?" My smile was fading and irritation creeped over my face. "He wants a coffee." Typical. It's the Singaporean passenger with secondary school syndrome. How lovely. "Give me a moment," I said as I turned to serve the row before theirs, "I'll come back to you in a bit." "He can't wait." No Singaporean ever has the time, even on a 3-hour long flight. A brief pause. "Well, that's unfortunate." Passengers behind me cheer. The little punk received a flick on the nose, one that my fingers itched to give every other person I couldn't before him. One colleague related her own story about serving these kids. Once, after attending to another brat, she got annoyed that he left his manners in the airport before getting on the plane. Holding back what he was demanding for, she said, "What's the magic word?" And he rolled his eyes, and said, "Please." "And it's not a magic word." One more time y'all... "What the fuck?!" Butterflies fluttered at 02:11 a.m. , Monday, November 6, 2006
Again, because I've attempted it before, even gone for one theory lesson... Ridden a bike around the circuit (by myself, mind you), and while the thought of making last minute decisions scares me to death, I'd love to zip around on my bike on the weekdays... Off to town for shopping and on the weekends, off to my friends' place... If only I wasn't so bloody scared of getting on the road on my own. Haiz. First step first, get my class 3. Then when I get tired of that, I might take my 2B again. I can finally ride around on my auto transmission (manual changes are a pain) and that Piaggio will be mine. And it's not a scooter dammit. It's a Vespa. Butterflies fluttered at 09:52 p.m. , Sunday, October 15, 2006
Today's flt left me so exhausted (blame the need to wake up at 3.45am to get ready for work) that I missed the chance to see my boyfriend (I was asleep when he came by)... What a way to wake from an unplanned nap. The office has got me running in circles involving an issue with momey matters which could've been settled a month ago if the person who I approached had just done his job in the first place. Despite the website stating that passports take 3 working days to process, at the earliest, my passport will only be ready for collection a week after I've submitted my application. With 2 weeks before my passport goes into the 'less than 6 month validity' period, I'm glad I didn't wait till the absolute last minute (or week) to send it in. Haiz. I so want to go to Surabaya now. I miss buying my pastry at the halal Bread Talk and going to the Dunkin Donuts where I can have almost every pastry under the sun. Martha Tilaar where I can retreat to for 3 hours or more, being chauffeured from place to place in my friend's driver's Merc, the bakso and Quickly bubble tea from Tunjugan Plaza, Batik Keris where they have the deliciously soft apparel and the airport duty free area where I can shop for Polo Ralph Lauren to my heart's content. Oooh and Novotel, where the doormen will scramble to carry my shopping to my room (for a small monetary token). Haiz, I miss Surabaya. Still so much of Indonesia left to explore and I can't wait! Btw people, Bangkok is off the list. Sorry Karen. So looking fwd to it though. Haiz. Ah well, hopefully I manage to put aside enough for a trip to a white/european country later this year. Alright people. There's stuff to be done and sleep to be catching up on. Toodles! Butterflies fluttered at 09:34 p.m. , Friday, October 13, 2006
With myself and another colleage almost 12 years her junior listening wide-eyed about her travels, which consisted of jazz clubs and chinese restaurants in san francisco to sleeping in a train station in rome, she had quite an audience. That sent us to dream our spanish adventures and backpacking escapades. "One day..." we said, "One day, I'm gonna be there." We're so lucky to be living in Asia... White people flock here for our year-round warm climate to escape their winter freeze... Bali is a 2 and a half hour plane ride away. Phuket's even closer. Hong Kong, Bangkok, KL? All within reach of our Asian hands. What I crave though, is to go to a white country... Where people speak clearly and properly. Where some just aren't so damn cheena. And when I say cheena, I don't mean Chinese as in the race, but just that kind of cheena-fied behaviour that exists all around. I want to be among more of my well-spoken passengers... The ones that carry themselves so effortlessly. It's in their blood... to behave the way they do. Every race and culture has their strengths and weaknesses... I'd like to take the good from both and infuse them in my children someday. Someday. I have no idea when or how. But I'll do it. Watch me. Butterflies fluttered at 12:21 p.m. , Friday, October 6, 2006
January
May
Another time undefined Book your slots people! They're being filled as we speak! On another note ~ I get a good feeling when Fyn tells me that my juniors ask me abt stuff and all that because I'm apporachable. I'm glad people think I'm nice enough not to be intimidated by. Alrighty guys. Another 3 weeks of fasting to go! We can do it! The annual cookie baking session draws near... Free smells for all! Butterflies fluttered at 11:52 p.m. , Tuesday, October 3, 2006
For Karen: Haiz. This round of fasting has not been easy. From passengers testing my patience to getting a fever (and MC for 2 days). Ah well. Looking fwd to my annual cookie baking session! Haven't even had the time to collect my kebayas. Hope the tailor hasn't forgotten abt me! hee... Alrighty guys, I've just been called for a flight tmr, wish me luck! Off to prepare the usual. Ooh btw, ITE College East was doing manicures for $5 at Eastpoint. Not bad eh? Would've tried it out if I had more time to spare. Ah well. Gotta go y'all... Later! Butterflies fluttered at 10:17 p.m. , Saturday, September 30, 2006
But I know you can't stay from my blog long enough, cuz I know that u love to talk about other people. Some things never change it seems. If you don't like my blog, I have two words for anyone whom this concerns - Fuck off. Butterflies fluttered at 03:22 p.m. , Tuesday, September 26, 2006
For Karen: Hey babe! Sorry for the late reply... I don't get notifications when someone leaves me a msg on my guestbook so I only get them when I check it randomly ;p I'm fine with the first week of Jan but it's hard for me to get 4 - 7 cuz it's the weekend and the office is crappy when it comes to weekend leave... Maybe ifu wanna go there for 4 ays, 2 - 5 would be good? Abt the coup... Err, hope things'll be better when the time gets closer. Know someone who knows someone else who's going to bangkok next month so I'll ask her how's the situation k? Heard it's pretty peaceful for the moment though. :) Let me know ya? BTW, will Adrian be comin back with u? Just wondering ;) Take care babe! Butterflies fluttered at 10:16 p.m. , Sunday, September 24, 2006
Anyone else who would like to plan a trip with me during this half of the year, pls let me know early... I actually have abt 3 weeks left to plan. Lucky me. On a side-note... Elly's going back to Oz! Haiz... the time passed so fast... The next time we see Cameron, he won't be saying 'duck' as often anymore. Come back soon gal! We'll miss you. Butterflies fluttered at 12:22 a.m. , Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Just a little nugget I'd like to share with you, my privileged readers. (insert half-disgusted, half-amused look here.) Butterflies fluttered at 11:41 p.m. , Thursday, September 14, 2006
Bills to pay, money to save so I've been trying to make it a point to go for most of my flts so as to accumulate the moolah. Money comes so hard, goes so easy. Haiz. Oh and yes, recycling in Singapore requires a ton of effort. Green city... Maybe only during the IMF meetings la. Bleh. Butterflies fluttered at 09:59 p.m. , Wednesday, September 13, 2006
I love how he makes me laugh :) Butterflies fluttered at 12:11 a.m. , Thursday, September 7, 2006
It's pretty sad that I have such a long break and I'm not going anywhere... Well, I went to Batam today, but that doesn't count cuz that was just a day trip... But, the trip to the salon was a good one cuz the guy who usually attends to me was there and he helped attend to my aching feet (damn my new work shoes) and my stiff back. I didn't manage to get my skirt from Ralph Lauren cuz their stocks are not in yet... But I did manage to get the ring I wanted to get from before so I'm a happy camper. Aaanyways... It's good that I've most of the rest of the week planned out... Tmr, I'm going to a Singapore Idol live show. Part of me is already regretting it, but I can't wait to cheer Hady on and choke on Joakim's singing. How I scored tickets to the screening was cool though... we were asked to send in one of our favourite comments from any of the judges and I said mine was when Dick was commenting on Joakim's performance... And he said, "Joakim... your singing... just sucks lah!"... hahaha... How apt. So that's tmr. On Thurs, I have a mystery appt at Pacific Plaza that I'm not telling any of you abt. The rest of this blog will not even hint at what it is. Oh wait, I'm gonna go get a tank top there. That could be it. And mayb indulge in fried mars bars after. On Friday... I have nothing planned other than a visit to my dentist. It's something I've been putting off and well, it's abt time. The cutest thing abt my dentist's office/room is that he has a collection of unopened Coke bottles lined up against the wall. Lovin the irony, man. Saturday... Hmm. Saturday has not been planned yet. Sunday! I've got the whole day with this cute guy I've been eyeing. Wee! So yeah, that's my week. And really, that's my blog for this week. Off to enjoy the last days of my youth. Anyways Karen, 1st week of Jan sounds awesome. I gotta plan by October so mayb we'll arrange it then? Alritey guys... It's late, and my old bones need the rest. Nites!!! Butterflies fluttered at 01:23 a.m. , Wednesday, August 23, 2006
I share your view on inconsiderate Singaporeans... Trust me, our fellow citizens are quite a bunch. But what made me see red... was your picture. U want to show plastic bags on a seat, fine. Of course, that old lady just *happened* to be in the picture. My question - Did u take that picture with that lady's knowledge? Or did u sneak a snap with your phone to showcase that particular act of intentional/unintentional consideration? Why not take a pic of that ass that was leaning on the grab pole too? Too obvious maybe? Maybe it just strikes me more because apart from the plastic bags, I see a tired, old malay lady, fiddling absent-mindedly with her ez-link card... Sure, her younger companion should've known better... But what abt you? Self-explanatory picture indeed. Butterflies fluttered at 11:29 p.m. , Monday, August 14, 2006
Ooh, read your plans for your trip back here... A trip to thailand is definately doable so long as it's in January cuz I have zero days of unplanned leave for this half of the year. Stupid office. Yep, it has to be planned at least 2 months ahead of that half of the year you're planning for. Meaning for Jan - June, it has to be planned by October. Yep. It sucks but I have no choice. Bleh. Off to lunch now... Sorry if this seems like it's becoming a message board of sorts... It's Sunday and I'm watching back to back episodes of 'My Name is Earl' thanks to ASh's cousin who so kindly burned the whole of season 1 on dvd for me. Hee... Later u guys! Butterflies fluttered at 03:33 p.m. , Sunday, August 13, 2006
For Grace: Congrats on finishing all your diploma lessons!!! All the hard work paid off... And you don't have to use that nasty lift anymore!!! hehe...
To Me: Also, don't worry too much abt your hectic roster. Look at it this way, you've got mostly nice seniors... And the not so nice ones... Well, we... I mean, you, have to work with them someday. As some other girls say, think abt the money. Then u can do more shopping! And shopping makes u happy right? If in doubt, have a coffee. And make it an Ice Cuppachino from Coffee Club. Butterflies fluttered at 01:02 a.m. , Sunday, August 13, 2006
Anyways, I ended up with a bagful of groceries (I love shopping at the supermarket), a Shiseido eyelash curler (which I now fear will damage my pretty lashes in the long run) and a nice halter dress that's roomy in the tummy area. Hee. Wonder if my dress can be my birthday outfit for this year... See how lah. Rarely wear dresses for leisure anyways. Haven't even worn the one I got from Surabaya! hahaha... Work again tmr! Stupid in-charge that, simply put, makes me want to vomit at the thought of her. Bleh. Ah well, off to prepare for work! It's full on the way back (I checked) and I KNOW, we're in for a ball of a time. I'll need a doucle shot tmr. Maybe a triple. Oh wait, there's no coffee place near my office. Coffee Bean is in the process of renovating. Drats. Butterflies fluttered at 11:48 p.m. , Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Not that I actually watch it or anything... But it's an annual thing to sit down in front of the TV to watch the parade with my grandma. Of course, I always enjoy watching the live fireworks show from my kitchen window. Anyways, am looking fwd to a very busy week but most of all, I'm looking fwd to Friday... Really hope that what I'm waiting for will actually happen. And on top of that, I've got loads to do this week. Being my birthday month, I've been getting vouchers from here and there with birthday greetings to encourage me to part with my money at their esteemed establishments. I'm somewhat obliged to accept, but I do so willingly of course. Also, with the new biometric passports being issued this month, I'm itching to get a nice passport photo taken so I can apply for it once applications are available. I want one of the first few ones... Well, ok, at the same time, I actually need a new one cuz my passport is going to expire very soon. I also have my contacts and 2 sets of kebayas to collect. And I have a follow up with my eye specialist end August. And my birthday! Hahaha... Folks, this year, give me money to spend. But if u really need ideas for b'day present(s), this a list of some of the stuff I'd actually like to own in the near future. These are things I'm actually looking to get for myself so yeah... kinda like a to-do list for me at the same time. Hee. So here goes. 1. Denim skirt. A nice, proper one. Not like some of the nonsense ones I have. Aiming to go down to Topshop tmr. Or to look at the Levi's in Batam the next time I go there. My authentic Levi's from Surabaya cost me almost less than half of what I'd pay here. Buy in Indonesia. From the actual stores in malls of course. Truly cheap and good. 2. A ring. A nice brushed silver design that I can wear to work and think ,"nice!", when I do look at it. Will look at Isetan tmr. Think I saw some nice designs there previously. 3. A Nike Cuff watch. To look at when I plan to wear it to the gym or for running (if I ever get to it) and think, "this looks so goooood...". Kinds looks like this:-  Not sure if I want this colour combo but this is pretty nice. Think I saw it retailing for only $78 in Toa Payoh. Comes in a set of 3 interchangeable wrist bands. Ah well. All will be attained in due time. It's definately inspiration to work hard though. Well, time to sleep kiddies. Good night and enjoy the fireworks for me man. Beautiful weather for sleeping... I might just sleep in and not go shopping. Yep. I just might. Butterflies fluttered at 01:53 a.m. , Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Well, this guy and I were together for a brief period way back in 2000 (six years ago man...) and he still keeps in touch with me every now and then... And as usual, the calls come very few and far between... I wonder why he keeps in touch with me but I don't worry cuz he's married with a kid. (I feel like his wife might not be too happy if she knows that he's in touch with me, but I don't ever call, he does... So that's not my problem :)) Aaanyways... So we just caught up over abt 10 mins... It was pretty much the usual how-are-yous and all that. And after the phone call, I didn't get that feeling that part of me still missed him... I guess I don't. So, I'm proud to announce that I am officialy once-and-for-all over him. Phew! When he asked me abt who I was with and whether I had any plans... And after I told him I was still with the same guy I've been with for the past 2 years plus, he said, "Alhamdulillah" (Praise be to God)... That felt really nice :) So yea... It'd be nice to ask him to go to Lemboo's wedding... When the invites come in anyways. He asked me if I had any plans and my cousin who's younger than me is getting married first!!! hahaha... Ah well. Not hinting to any particular someone or anything... I'd love to get married someday, but I'm in no rush. Right now, what I need more than anything, is a full body scrub and a massage that will send me to a pure state of relaxed bliss. Hey you guys... Update your blogs la! Elly's in town... Hope we'll get to catch up soon. Sorry for the lack of posts recently... In between work and my last holiday, I haven't had much time. Take care y'all... Till then, :)! Butterflies fluttered at 11:08 p.m. , Friday, August 4, 2006
Sorry Fyn... hehehe... So he's wearing a tie my grandad would've prolly used... and he doesn't wear a tie the way professional groomers would instruct u to... But I love that each song is brought across like a differenct story... And I LOVE that it sounds like it's written for the listener, and not the listener's moolah. Not that that has anything to do with the new pictures. But in that sense, Jason Mraz is king. Looking fwd to the next album already! Butterflies fluttered at 11:49 p.m. , Monday, July 3, 2006
:( Though he never really was the lead, I'll miss his smouldering glances... And without him, the Boys are incomplete. I'll miss ya Kev. Butterflies fluttered at 01:45 p.m. , Tuesday, June 27, 2006
- Mum's reaction to my brand new 3/4 pants from Ralph Lauren ;p Butterflies fluttered at 08:29 p.m. , Saturday, June 24, 2006
It's been awhile. I guess there's been nothing really significant to blog about... People are still people, and I have been pretty much the same since my last entry. Want to move my blog so I be a lot more personal with u guys and share photos and all that... But the lack of a blog template and the trouble of moving a blog and customising the text is putting me off. Am just too lazy. Now that I think of it, there's plenty to write about... Haha... like being chatted up when I was buying a t-shirt for Fyn at the airport. I was looking through tons of Ralph Lauren Polo tees in the many colours it comes in and I was asking the saleslady which colour would look best on a guy... I was leaning towards the pink but I just got a pink shirt for him... Then, this guy (he isn't even my age people, he's like this middle-aged businessman type) chimed in abt how this particular colour looks good on guys. Then he asked me, who was I buying the shirt for? Hahaha... I knew it was coming... I readied the answer in Indonesian in my head and I said it was for my boyfriend. And was that the right word for boyfriend in Bahasa? He left me to do my shopping soon after... hehehe... Hey, just because I'm female and travelling alone and that I look more like a holidayer than a business traveller, doesn't mean that u can interrupt my shopping as and when u please ok? haha... Speaking of shopping, I have plenty of shopping I'd like to do... what with the sale being on and all. But I have to put aside some for my holiday next month. Grace is off to BKK for 5 days and man, I wish I was going too! hahaha... But she said I was horrible cuz I just got back from a holiday last month and I'm going for another one next month! Add that to the holiday I had two months ago. Haha... But I don't get long weekends! And there have been so many this year. Haiz... Oh well. I'm already looking fwd to next year's plans for KL in Jan and possibly Bali in May. I particularly hope that Bali'd work out... It'd be cool to go with friends... Maybe meet up with Merry there too? I'm off to make more room in my cupboard for new stuff... Oh and I have a mysterious meeting next week... Wonder what that's all about. Happy birthday to all this June... Sorry if I missed anyone or sent belated greetings... This one's for ya. Butterflies fluttered at 03:12 p.m. , Thursday, June 22, 2006
Looking fwd to tmr! I don't know what we're (Grace, Hot and me) are gonna do but we're gonna go out for a belated bday celebration... And I get to pass Grace her present from my trip! So many friends having bday celebrations this month... So forgive me if I don't remember till much later ;p Got Ash a gift too but dunno where I put it. Terrible right? Ok la, will catch up with u guys some other time. Nites! Butterflies fluttered at 01:38 a.m. , Friday, June 9, 2006
I mean it... the fucking office always has this thing about sucking up my health before my leave. Two days ago, I did two flights back to back. Today, the same two flights. Again, I get so fucking tired that I wish I could just sleep after getting home from work but I CAN'T cuz I have so many things to do. I had this thought earlier when I got off my flight at the airport... I'll be back here in less than 12 hours. Argh. So about my health... I was so busy before my leave last month that I got sick during pretty much most of my KL trip. And today... I'm sick again. Ugh. Asthmatic cough. Only this time, I won't have anyone to really watch over me like my bros do. Haiz. Well people, it's late and I gotta pack. Leaving home in abt 7 hours. Wish me luck! Butterflies fluttered at 10:21 p.m. , Sunday, May 21, 2006
Made my booking... Called the hotel itself to ask a few key questions... I'm gonna be staying... here!!!
 Travel insurance has been applied for... Traveller's cheques didn't work out and it was probably a blessing in disguise cuz I just read abt how even though it's safer to carry, it's a little hard to cash out. Not like here la... But nvm, I'm gonna keep a very watchful eye on my belongings and make good use of the hotel safe. Applied for auto-roaming... Not risking using pay-as-u-use in Indon. For rates like $2.50/min?! Eek! At least I won't have to pay for my incoming msgs anymore... not like the before... Eh, it becomes very expensive after a while ok... ;p Wish I had my plastic already. Didn't apply for it till recently so ya la... ah well. I need a good rest... Last day of work tmr before my holiday! And I'm still not packed... again! Bleh. I'm off u guys... Write ya soon! Butterflies fluttered at 10:55 p.m. , Saturday, May 20, 2006
Do I go for Novotel... The resort within the city? Or for Sheraton? The upmarket hotel chain that I'm familiar with and love, for an extra $20++ a night? that'd bring my total bill to S$280 for 3 nights though (Staff rates. Don't ya hate me?) How ah? Butterflies fluttered at 02:15 a.m. , Saturday, May 20, 2006
Sometimes, I'm glad my job exposes me to the harsh realities that I'd usually rather not think about. I'm mostly idealistic so I need a dose of reality from time to time. The people I meet, or bring from point A to B can be my motivation or my discouragement. I love attending to people who (genuinely) need my help - be it the elderly or the young. I absolutely loathe the spoilt and the figurative ugly. The ones who try to get every single cent's worth of the flight... The ones who complain about the food they ordered even though there's nothing wrong with it. The ones who'd gladly take a crew meal without blinking, just because of preference, not dietry restrictions. I don't have every drink under the sun on board, I'm not 7-Eleven you know. But I can be a lifesaver... a helper... All you need to do is be nice to me. Back to the wheelchair passenger... It was heartbreaking when they had to carry him to the seat (cuz of the lack of facilities in the overseas station) and when he was finally in his seat, he cried, "Sakit..."... His arms had hurt from the carrying. No one could bring him to the toilet throughout the 2-hour flight and I think he soiled his diaper just before he came on board. I feel sorry for the old man... I'd hate to have to be so dependant on someone... When I'll need help putting a cup of water to my lips even. He's lucky though, he had 3 family members travelling with him who genuinely seemed to care for him. Not like the guy who lets his wife put up all the luggage (even the the heavy trolley bags) in the overhead compartment, or the lady who sent her son to ask me if we do manicures on board (eh?!)... I guess seeing all that I do (which is a small part of it all), I sometimes question myself with regards to what I see. Spoilt people - Will I ever become like that?! Will I let myself? Can I be around those people in a friendly setting? Helpless people - Can I care for someone in my family if they were to ever need me to that degree? Will the man I marry care for me if I ever needed that kind of help (touch wood)?
~ John Legend Butterflies fluttered at 03:08 a.m. , Monday, May 8, 2006
In recent times, I've been falling asleep soon after I get home from work... My bedtime's been brought forward to 8pm on bad days. Ah well. I could always use the extra sleep on shitty days. I realise that on flights with nice crew, I find myself more motivated to work... And I work better without someone breathing down my neck. So I could be an independant worker... only after I've gotten familiar enough with my work. Anyways, I'm meeting Fyn's parents soon and I'm looking forward to passing them the stuff I got them from KL. Oooh and this traditional Indonesian cake called ambon that I got today... Hope they like it. I always like to think of his parents as my potential in-laws... Sure I don't know what having in-laws is really like but I reckon they're nice people to be around. So yea, that's my confession for the day. Also, I realise that I said one of our Indian Captain's is Indonesian to one of the crew today... I remembered the Captain from my yesterday's flight so yea... my bad. Wanted to go to an SDA rally today but didn't... main reason being, I don't know where the location is and I'm unwiling to spend money to get there and get home frm there. Go to a rally by the ruling party? Erm... No thanks. I'm kinda sick of seing picture after picture of them in our local paper. Besides, I need to know what the opposition can offer right? Eh, what happened to 'So you Think you Can Dance?' on TV today? Nicely spent the whole day thinking I'd get home and watch two hours of that awesome show on the tube tonight. Ah well. I lurve the hip-hop numbers btw. Esp the one by Camilla and Nick. That was hot. Oh yea, and I'm craving chocolate. Swiss miss for me later! Wee! Butterflies fluttered at 07:55 p.m. , Monday, May 1, 2006
Two days ago, I kept waking up at half-hour intervals, starting at 5.30am. And I was only supposed to be up at 8am. 2 1/2 hours. 5 times. If you thought that was bad, wait till u hear abt today. I was supposed to be up at 7am. I started waking up at 3.30am. Again, half-hour intervals. I doze off, wake up, check my phone, and it's only 30 mins later. 3 1/2 hours. 7 times. The utter madness of it all. *sighs* Butterflies fluttered at 11:33 p.m. , Thursday, April 27, 2006
I went to work, things started out pretty normal. Then, one disaster after another. Trouble #1 - One crew didn't come for the flight. Efforts to locate her failed. We didn't have enough time to get a replacement so we had to go one crew short. Trouble #2 - People were saying it was warm, I was dying from cold. Suspect I'm having a fever but decided to go through with the flight. Trouble #3 - My throat was hurting so it was hard for me to serve passengers between giving the menu, asking for drinks, etc. Oh and I was making in-flight announcements. Hurrah. Trouble #4 - The cold made me so desperately want to go to the Captain to ask him to incerase the temperature... But I didn't. Reason? No time. Trouble #5 - Was the most senior after the in-charge. My colleagues were capable but working with my seniors would've helped as they are much faster and then they could take the lead. So that was the end of a horrible flight... I couldn't help my junior at all cuz I had so many things to do on my own (between rushing to the toilet to blow my nose) and I really felt bad about that... Ah well. She understood and she's a nice girl. Lucky me. After the flight, I went straight to the doctor... The doctor was this lady who looked like she could play the part of a school matron... The fierce ones we read in those Mallory Towerd books... Anyways, she shoved the thermometer in my ear to take my temperature and while it was obvious I was burning up, she didn't tell me what my temperature was. After I got the neccessary meds, I got in a cab home. And for the next 2hours after getting home, I rolled around in agony cuz the fever was making me feel so crappy... Part of me felt like it'd be comforting to go to hospital. I was feeling that bad. I was so warm that when I was lying against the taxi seat on the way home, the heat it absorbed from me was making me feel like the seat was burning. No joke. so anyways, I've had a whole day's rest and the medicine's been helping although I still am slightly feverish. But at least it's a big improvement from yesterday. Yesterday was a nightmare. And quite literally too. Haiz. I've only had one meal the whole of today. No appetite. Am off to raid the fridge for fruit. Later all. Butterflies fluttered at 12:09 a.m. , Monday, April 24, 2006
It was fun but now I'm sick and I gotta go to work. Forgive me if I sneeze in your drink or food, I... can't help it. Butterflies fluttered at 04:31 p.m. , Saturday, April 22, 2006
She was no more than 3 years old... she came in, adorable blonde curls and all and this is why I'd like to give my child (if I ever have one) his/her first few years in a foreign (english-speaking) country.
Me: Helloooooo... Hey there, what's your name? Gosh, her intonation... the way she said 'koala' rings clear in my mind till this day. She was so cute! So reminds me of that commercial we had on TV a few months back... It ain't a flower, it's an orchid, stupid. Haiz... Yep, that isn't just a bear, it's a koala. We all learn something new everyday ;) Butterflies fluttered at 12:41 p.m. , Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Because I can't get this verse out of my head... Jason Mraz is king. Butterflies fluttered at 12:28 a.m. , Sunday, April 16, 2006
A click here, a click there and I was DONE. Hah, who said you couldn't get things done at the last minute? But right now, I'm tired and hungry. I'd really like a peanut butter sandwich. Think I'm experiencing some kind of burn-out. Weirdly enough, a senior who I've only worked 3 times with to date sat me down and kind of hinted to me that I'm lacking the drive at work. And I don't disagree with her. Let's face it people, the best things I love abt my job are the financial compensations and the hours. Well, not really the hours cuz sometimes, I get shitty rosters... So it's more like the irregular schedule. I hate the idea of waking up to go to the office at 9am Monday morning. But I also hate that now I'm deprived of weekends. Some really long ones at that. I hate that I can only take leave 6 times a year in total cuz of the requirement to take my leave in blocks. I hate having to interact with the shallow people. People so fake that carrying authentic designer goods is probably the most 'real' thing abt them. No, I don't spend hours lusting over the latest LV catalouge, wondering which of those ah-ma bags I'm going to blow 1000 bucks on (no offense LV, I just find the monogram very auntie). I don't indulge in the latest slimming fads and I can't be bothered abt the clubbing scene where I can be surrounded by more of their kind. So who gives a fuck if I have a 'whatever' attitude? I like my job, but not enough to want to be it, live it 24/7. I do my job, I go home, (hopefully) I get my pay on time every month. That's what work is abt isn't it? Till I find my dream job that is. But till then, I need my peanut butter sandwich. Butterflies fluttered at 02:20 a.m. , Saturday, April 15, 2006
I've been in KL for the past 5 days... At least I got away from here. I dreaded coming back for so many reasons... But this is home. And my life is here. So I left the hotel with the TV guide as a momento... The first time I saw Heath Ledger... Maybe I do have a thing for clean-shaven, squinty-eyed, pasty white boys. I leave you with the picture for now. I'll write soon.  P.S. Hey God, why don't you let me in on that plan of yours? I need a point in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Butterflies fluttered at 03:13 p.m. , Wednesday, April 12, 2006
I still need a new blog layout though. Butterflies fluttered at 11:32 p.m. , Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Butterflies fluttered at 08:45 p.m. , Sunday, April 2, 2006
Erm babe, Budget Terminal is S'pore's new low-cost terminal built some distance away from the main building, i.e. T1 & T2. There are no aerobridges connecting the main building to the plane (as it is now) but pax have to walk 20m between the arrival and departure halls. Disembarkation will be through the use of the mobile stairs... So, my advice is to check in as much as you can, bring as little carry-on luggage and if I read right on Tiger's website, they don't carry prams... not even in the cargo. No car seats allowed either. I don't know if they carry pillows, bassinets (the baby beds they attach to the aircraft...) or blankets... So bring your own. They can't guarantee that the ones u use will be clean anyways. If they have any blankets, the laundry is usually done back in S'pore. As for the bassinets, since it's just one class (i.e. no business, hence, no divider), I assume that there'll only be 2 bassinet points on board, near the front of the aircraft. But like I said, I don't know if they carry bassinets cuz it's a whole lot of added weight for them. And you don't want an infant on your lap for a 5 hour flight. Pray the flight's not full so u can ask the crew (I stress, being nice is key) if there are any empty rows u can go to so that u can lay the baby on the seats beside u. Better also la cuz when the seat belts signs are on, there are no kids allowed in the bassinet due to safety reasons. On a long flight, u do not want a seat near the toilet. Trust me. There'll be queues. And free smells coming your way. Not of the Famous Amos kind. Oooh, got a phone call, I'll be back another time... Butterflies fluttered at 12:18 a.m. , Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Anyways, Tiger's gonna be landing at the Budget terminal but the time it gets to August... Means no aerobridge, but a long walk from aircraft to the terminal. Make sure u call them to see if they can arrange any kind of assistance for u k (altho I highly doubt they do.) Oh and bring your own diapers. Sure they may be budget... and they may charge u for stuff u might find useful on board but I don't think they carry diapers. Even if they do, be prepared to pay rubbish prices for them... I hear Jetstar is charging $8 for Nasi Lemak. Even then, first come first served baby. Finish already? Not their problem. Get in touch with me la before u leave if u need some travel tips... Hee... Looking forward to seeing u in August! *hugs* Butterflies fluttered at 02:18 a.m. , Tuesday, March 7, 2006
"There is a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot." ~ Unknown Oh and Grace updated her blog... Yay! Butterflies fluttered at 03:11 a.m. , Monday, March 6, 2006
If you had to name a dislike of mine, this would rank among the hate. I absolutely hate people touching / going through / arranging / throwing away / taking / using my stuff without my permission. Of course, I'm referring to my 17 y/o cousin who lives with me. It's cuz of him I restrict access to my computer and other important items in the house that belong to me, to him and to everyone else. Now, that fucker has never learned not to take my stuff be it food or whatever without my giving the ok. Oh and he knows how pissed off I can get at him. Maybe he's been off the radar for so long that he's forgotten how mad I can be. Today, he opened a pack of a no-longer-in-production playing cards that I got from work... We all know how hard it can be to get a certain design of playing cards when it's no longer in production... I had several packs of those cards before but I gave them away to friends and kept one pack for me. That asshole opened that pack. Never mind. I found one on an auctions website and PAID for something I could've gotten at my workplace but not anymore... Then today, that fucker opened that pack. I told him he was a bloody fool. He asked why I had to scold him. I said that if he couldn't understand not to keep away from my things, he's either stupid or he doesn't understand simple instructions. Bastard. He takes after my stepfather. Almost a complete replica. I can't wait for him to go to NS. Butterflies fluttered at 11:38 p.m. , Thursday, March 2, 2006
Some, I don't link cuz of the circle of trust thing... And those circles, I'd like to remain in. So there they are... Knock yourself out people. BTW, Popfizz is BACK! Wee! Butterflies fluttered at 01:10 p.m. , Saturday, February 25, 2006
There's a line in it where Charlize goes, "If you leave now, everything we had would be perfect." And yea... The first time I fell hard for someone, it was so short that when u look back it it... It does seem perfect. We just weren't in a relationship long enough to fight, that's all ;) But anyways, I was at Perkahwinan.com cuz I've got a friend's wedding coming up and I wanted to look at the bridal outfits that we have... I'm not really one for Malay weddings... I'm not very fond of the food but I do go every once in a while to see old relatives and stuff... So I got thinking... why are the outfits so... I don't even know how to describe it man, it's like ok, a once in a lifetime (hopefully) kinda thing but the baju... hmm... I like the traditional look... well sometimes. I do find myself to be somewhat a minimalist when it comes to accessories... And no, I don't wanna do that weird awkward posing thing at the pelamin. I'd prefer something that's more natural... candid even... Or at least outdoorsy type shots. Pelamin shots reserved only for people who want to tell me how pretty I look behind the thick make up and blinding lights. Please oh please for my own wedding, I'd like a make-up artist who won't go OTT with the make up... I've seen horrible, HORRIBLE make up that I wonder how in hell the brides allowed themselves to be seen in public with... And don't get me started with the props. Cannot make it man. Ooh, maybe I could ask Michelle to do my hair! hahaha... The way I say ah, like I'm getting married soon. No chance people... I like the bling of a big fat rock on my finger but it isn't gonna happen anytime soon cuz I'm nowhere near ready. Add that to the lack of a proposal too. Haha! Ok, so this is turning out to be a lame post... But hey! I'm entitled to my opinions and I don't care what you guys think. But if on my engagement and/or wedding day, I commit any of the sins I have stated above, pls feel free to have a go at me with the bunga mangga (is that what they call it? I forget.). I might just hit you back with the spare one I'll have under my seat but it'll all be in good fun. All I'd like for is a well-ventilated place... Ok wait, let me list this down for future reference.
For now, that's good. Actually, I need someone to redo my blog template for the move to a new host. Applications are welcome in the guestbook. Work again tmr. Cheers all! Butterflies fluttered at 10:19 p.m. , Thursday, February 23, 2006
And hopefully, I can start being a little more personal with you guys on here. That's what this blog is for ain't it? But I'm getting tired of the overly emo people who type in italics with colour that doesn't contrast well against the background. What a pain to read. Or the fakes... Well, actually,an acquaintance from poly. That's the fakest, most two-faced bitch I've ever encountered. Yep, I'm talking abt her. She dares to comment on people... friend or foe... But she's perfect in every way. I think I read abt this condition before... You see your flaws in other people and are over-critical of them when actually, you hate that abt yourself. Sadness. And I'm tired of people associating Valentine's with flowers. Like Grace and I were saying yesterday, when EVERYONE'S carrying flowers, it does't make it special anymore does it?
I saw the weirdest bouquets yesterday... luminous Maybe I'm just being bitchy. But at least Fyn knows better not to blow his money on flowers that cost a ton more on this particular day. I remember making a card for my parents in kindergarten but I never knew the meaning of Valentine's... What's so darn romantic abt it anyways? It's a death anniversary isn't it? Something like that? Read abt it here. I don't normally recommend Wikipedia but I'm too lazy to look for other links. I've been getting my daily dose of Facelift and the more I watch it, the more I want to do my bedroom. Feel like getting a loan and just doing up that damn room. Bleh. Brian Littrell's solo project is coming out in May 2006! Read abt it here. I miss the boys... I really do. Come back soon! :( Work again tonight. Argh. I'm off. Later all. Butterflies fluttered at 01:38 p.m. , Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Today, I look forward to an evening of grooming, seoul garden and lots of fun and laughter. And to all those celebrating today, I raise my glass to you. And to those NOT celebrating today, I raise my glass to you too. Cuz at least you won't be paying for overpriced flowers and getting caught up in this over-commercialised holiday. Well, not really a holiday cuz we've all got to work/go to school. But me... I have the day off. Ha. Oh yea, I have a date with Fort Minor next month... Jason Mraz is somewhere along the line too (Yea, I got a ticket!)... But first, shopping. One of my very best friends. Later all. Butterflies fluttered at 03:02 p.m. , Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Oh I'll stay with you through the ups and the downs I remember the day I saw you... I really wanted to catch your eye... You definately caught mine. Thursday may be my favourite day... but sometimes, when the days are hard... All I need to do is look into your eyes and know things are gonna be alright. Happy times are happier with you. Happy anniversary baby. Love ya. Butterflies fluttered at 03:00 a.m. , Friday, February 3, 2006
I hope the boys meant it when they said they won't take another 10 years to come back... They're wrapping up their tour... And if they get started on a new album soon after, I predict a release of mayb early 2008. Argh! 2008! At least I have Brian's solo project to look fwd to. check it out here. Quote of the day ~ "I see that thing being used more and more as a weapon" - One crew after seeing me use my ballpoint pen at work. Butterflies fluttered at 12:33 p.m. , Monday, January 30, 2006
I found the younger me who grooved at the BSB concert... Brian... I love the man. 21 songs but the concert rocked. Who needed backup dancers when it was perfect as it was? Think I preferred it that way. Felt like it was a more intimate show with the fans without all the extras. At the soundcheck, we were given the opportunity to pass gifts to the Boys... stuff they'd get for sure... I went shopping around earlier that day and I got Brian this pair of cufflinks... It was square and blue in colour and there was a design of a sillhoette (I know this is spelled wrongly... haha) of a woman sitting in a martini glass... Hope he liked it. My brother tells me shopping for guys is really hard cuz sometimes getting them what u like is different from what they like. But I figure since Brian wears suits pretty often... well, at least, being a little more dressy then the rest at times... He'll actually use the cufflinks. I hope. It'd be awesome if I get to see him using it one day but the chances are close to nil... Hope he likes it... and keeps it! The concert was way beyond awesome. Wish I had the chance to watch it over and over again. No other gig could match up to this. Loved it, loved it, loved it! Made friends with two great gals I met along the way... To quote Nickole, it is great to meet someone your age who has the same interests... You can go on forever without having to worry if the other is bored. And Shona, the girl with the killer wit. "I'm sorry if I didn't take into account the measurements of the room or the humidity level when I was taking the picture!" Haha... classic man. I had a blast with you guys. Thanks for everything. Let's hope the boys will come our way again soon... The key moments of the concert... when they sang Beautiful Woman (cuz I was so not expecting it... and it's one of my favourite songs on the album), when they danced to All I Have to Give (awesome... just like in the video back in '97! or was it '98?), the Larger than Life dance (I remember mentioning before he concert that the moves in that video rocked) and just seeing Brian on stage. It went by like a total blur... Just can't get over the feeling of the 3 days they were here... Seeing my favourite band in concert... The mad rush between home, the stadium, the hotel... And Brian live! I've listened to his voice for years... I recognise all his parts on the tracks... And I got to see the man up close! AND he made eye contact with me when he sang during a part of the concert... OMG. The sheer excitement blew me away. It's like "He's looking at me! Singing to me! OMG! OMG! OMG!"... Thank you Backstreet... for the experience. Thanks for being part of my weird world... Thank you for the music I grew up with. You guys may never get to read this... But thank you all the same. I love you guys. And to the rest of you out there... Keep the Backstreet Pride ALIVE!!! (hey, Howie still said it at the concert ya know... hehehe) "Looking at your picture from when we first met, you gave me a smile that I could never forget... And nothing I could do would protect me from you that night." Butterflies fluttered at 08:55 p.m. , Friday, January 27, 2006
He sang to me... The words I will keep near and dear... *sighs happily* BRIAN!!! Super adorable. Super fantastik! Butterflies fluttered at 01:11 a.m. , Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Went to Batam today and man, I wish that the massage I had was gonna go on and on and on... I was in the wonderful hands of my hair stylist cum reflexologist for almost close to 3 hours... I felt like a princess... my hair being blow dried by one and my feet being massaged by another. Who needs a bloody isqueeze when you've got hands like that man. All that for less than $50. I think Batam's gonna become a monthly thing for me. Heeeee... Backstreet Boys coming tmr! Greet them at T1. Buy your last minute tickets. Wait so long for what? Lazy ass. Refer to my previous posts for the link. Batam... Backstreet Boys... Brian. This week is being brought to you by the letter B. Skipped work today. Well worth it. If I strike 4D or win the Big Sweep, I'd resign and live in Batam for a month and have that guy who did my hair to attend to me every day. Bliss. I thought to myself... Man, if I died during that massage (for some unknown reason), I would've gone happy. I might not've been happy after that, but my death would have been a relaxing one. hahaha... Ok la, enough you guys. Work again tmr. Bleh. BSB the day after! Wee! Butterflies fluttered at 12:40 a.m. , Monday, January 23, 2006
So happy... :) Butterflies fluttered at 01:19 a.m. , Sunday, January 22, 2006
The routine repeats tmr. I flew with the super blur one today... And she drove me nuts. I've never told a junior off more than I have today. In front of pax too. Forgive me... But when I have a colleague that's a pain to work with, I gotta teach her someway, somehow before she repeats her mistakes (esp with me) again. Even crew have their bad work days. But, I had a funny experience today. I noticed this guy who kept lookin at me... He was travelling with his family and when I went up to them to ask if they needed anything (cuz it seemed like they wanted to ask me something), the guy was at a loss for words... I went, "Hi guys... can I help u with anything?" He said, "Ahh.... umm... erm..." hehehe... It's good to know stuff like that doesn't just happen in the movies. For now, I need some Panadol. Feel like I'm catchin the flu. Bleh. *exits stage right* Butterflies fluttered at 11:38 p.m. , Monday, January 16, 2006
Well, the dressing part is pretty important to me I guess. I may not be your vogue queen or be up to date with fashion... But I like wearing stuff that I think makes me look good (and not the other way around). So if I can try to take care of my appearence for my partner, surely I can expect a little of that in return? No worries with Fyn... Never anything that I didn't like about his style. He looks yummy even in company issued clothes! (Okaaaay... too much detail there.) He knows how to mix and match well... and I'm glad that I don't have to prompt him with anything...Can u imagine if I had to do that to a boyfriend?! Me, with my limited knowledge abt men's fashion. Eek. Of the guys I've dated, I can only think of two who I'd like to send for a fashion makeover... One had a fondness for jackets (he felt cold all the time in sunny Singapore... he was pretty skinny... but still! Anyone heard of fashionable layering?!) and the other... Cannot even say lah. It's nothing specific really, just the checks and the mismatching of patterns that got to me. Am reminded of the time Fyn and I met that skinny ex of mine... well, more like we saw him, he saw us... And when he was out of earshot, Fyn turned to me in mock horror and said "You went out with a mat?!"... haha... Was looking back at a few pictures... One during Fyn's bday when I brought him to my favourite hairstylist to get Brian's haircut... hahaha... So what Fyn said might've been true... that it was more for me than it was for him (though I would've never admitted it at the time... and I still won't ;p)... He looked good... But then again, he always does. The wonders of Michelle's skill... There's magic in those fingers! I'd recommend her to anyone... Just msg me for her contact no to make an appt. So the whole point of this post... Well, I was just reminded of a particular someone who made me appreciate that little bit abt Fyn more. And I just caught sight of my nails... Am in desperate need for some TLC (and how long have I been saying that already?) Ok la, later all. There's spring cleaning to be done! Butterflies fluttered at 02:34 p.m. , Sunday, January 15, 2006
Thinking of checkin out Fort Minor in March... So many gigs this year! But the biggest one yet... BSB!!! Heard 20+ sections are sold out with 4 having only single seats available... Not bad considering I calculated abt 60 sections in the stadium in total. Only 10 days to the concert, hoping our Malaysian cousins will come down and buy the tickets too! Or they can always click on the link I have in my previous post... Aiyo... I'm so bored. I need to clean, but I rather be out shopping. But I have nothing to buy. I think I'm gonna make a list. Or at least get some stuff out of my room. Later all.
"You touched my heart you touched my soul. I still am... hopelessly devoted to you. Love ya babe *hugs* Butterflies fluttered at 04:40 p.m. , Saturday, January 14, 2006
I'm even so kind as to give u the link. Butterflies fluttered at 02:01 a.m. , Friday, January 13, 2006
Babe! I knew u and kk were close but not that close! ;p I guess there's some things even best friends don't know eh? hehehe... Ah first loves... how sweet, but they are a pain in the ass if it doesn't work out. Add that to the fact that some part of that haunts you forever, YEARS after it has passed. I do remember all those times... can u believe it was what... more than half a decade ago?! My goodness... So much has happened since then... Marraige (!), honours... I remember the days when u told me that you'd love to go overseas to study... how you'd absolutely hate it if u didn't get the chance to... And KK! He still looks the same, judging by his friendster pic. It's been forever babe, when u come back, let's have a big catch up... maybe over Coffee Bean? U introduced me to it so many years ago remember?! hahaha... I've just gotta slip this in here... I guess anyone could love thier hubby/bf to bits but first loves do exist somewhere in a girl's memory... If you're not their first love, don't be jealous (even if it's almost impossible not to)... Just remember that she is with you and that she loves u loads... And if she married you, you know she's gonna love you forever. (BTW, this is not a hint to anyone in particular, more just like a general opinion of mine.) Of course, no girl should be taken for granted, unless a guy needs a sharp kick in the balls when he needs to be reminded so. Oh ya you people... update your blogs la! Argh... I need hot chocolate. And a holiday. Batam! I need a massage so badly. *sob sob* First thing's first though... Hot chocolate! Later you guys. Butterflies fluttered at 01:16 a.m. , Wednesday, January 11, 2006
After two long emotional letters... After finding that a close friend has taken me off Friendster... I dunno if the acct was deleted or if she just doesn't wanna have ties anymore... I wonder if she found the post abt me airing my doubts abt her relationship... I doubt so but hmm... I feel somewhat bittersweet. I've had many blessings and lots of shit end up my way... sort of to balance things out I guess. Lots of reflection, some regrets but not really... I need a holiday... Batam next weekend would be awesome *nudge nudge wink wink* Thanks to the few who have checked up on me in recent times... you guys know who you are. Oh and thanks to the pax who gave us samples of some fruit juice which I believe is causing my ongoing stomach upset. Thanks God, for the rain which will make my sleep much more comfortable. Thanks Taka for the half-priced comfortable bolster which I now own. Thanks to the makers of Tiger Balm's shoulder rub, Axe Oil's... axe oil, Vicks' vaporub, Vapex's inhaler and Metholathum's (sp?) Deep Heat. I don't know how my aches, pains and blocked nose would be relieved without you. Thanks you guys for reading and updating your blogs which I check up on ever so often. Karen, the next post's gonna be for you ;) good night all... If I let out a stinky fart while I sleep, do forgive me... it's not me, it's that damn juice. Butterflies fluttered at 03:51 a.m. , Sunday, January 8, 2006
I hate that most (if not all) of the people I work with are incapable of forming real friendships. The level of placticness exists to such a degree that the only things that are real about them are their obsessions with LV and Gucci. I hate how much so called parents (the ones living with me) don't give a fuck about anyone but themselves. I hate missing Fyn... But I can't do otherwise. I hate my fake colleagues... that's the crappiest thing about work. I hate getting scolded for no fucking reason, made to do things that I don't want to do and I hate how the management can screw us over... just because they can. Help me out of this hell. I just need to ride out this fucked up week and move on to the next. So much for being happy about the new year. Since it started, I've been fucking tired, screwed over and worst of all, have to not be myself because of how fucking uncomfortable I am with my colleagues who are so different from me. Fuck it. Fuck it all. Butterflies fluttered at 08:10 p.m. , Thursday, January 5, 2006
Somehow, I don't think sheep are that obedient. Neither are pax for that matter ;p That was one quote that made me laugh... I can't imagine a whole plane of livestock... Although I have before. Well, almost. Butterflies fluttered at 10:31 p.m. , Wednesday, January 4, 2006
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I was reading a fellow blogger's account of her trip to Australia and I was reminded of this adorable little girl I had on my flight abt a month back.
