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Archive for October, 2009
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The paradox of expectation indeed is that those who believe in tomorrow can better live today, that those who expect joy to come out of sadness can discover the beginnings of a new life in the center of the old, that those who look forward to the returning Lord can discover him already in their midst.
~Henri Nouwen
With most of us trying to trim the fat from our weekly budgets, it’s tempting to make work clothes one of the first casualties.
But it could be a false economy considering we spend 40 hours a week wearing them in front of the people who pay our wage.
So regardless of whether you have a little or a lot to spend, there’s no reason not to look the part in the office.
No matter how little we have it is still possible to look amazing. The trick here is how smart we are at shopping!
So here I was, just grabbed 2 blazers, a top and some cosmetics at smashing prices today! It’s a steal! Also, enjoyed some awesome discount and had a fantabulous meal! Gosh! Today is one such joyous day All geared for the big day tomorrow. Cheers to that!
It was sooner than expected. Just after my previous post, I went for an interview and on last Friday, I had a call to inform me that I got the job!
PRAISE GOD!!!
I found no other logical explanation than His undeserved and unmerited favour! If I hafta tell you how exuberant I am, I think this will not end!
On another note, after getting holed up in the beauty industry all these while, it’s time to breathe some fresh air from the outside world. Here I am, going into something which I have absolutely zero experience (but then again, what experience is a fresh grad talking about??), yet at the same time excites me so much! Sounds like it’s gonna be a whooping good time exploring a brand new arena!
It’s a new day dawning. Let’s just hope this leads to somewhere which God wants me to be. May there be much peace and joy. Cheers to all!
Enough of slacking, it’s getting a little too bored in here.
Barely a week has passed since I have regained my freedom, and I’m all ready to move on. Oh gosh, why do all friends have to go to school/work? Can’t there be a remnant few to slack with me? I need new activities to keep me occupied!
I have no idea what this picture is doing here but I just find it so cute.
After accomplishing all the things that I have been yearning to do so badly, it leaves me with nothing much to look forward to tomorrow.
Stuff that I have always wanted to do but have no time to… Swimming, sun-tannng, shopping, reading in a cafe, catching up with pple, watching movies, sleeping (too much till i get a headache) yada yada…
+++ CRASHING A FRIEND’S LECTURE?!?!?!?!?!!! *gasps!*
ALL ACCOMPLISHED!!!
WITHIN A WEEK!!
So pls, can someone give me a suggestion, what should I do tomorrow??? It can be quite a chore thinking of how I should entertain myself.
Yeah, it’s not like I am gonna idle for the rest of my life. Like c’mon, I’m awaiting my good news (keeping my fingers crossed) from my prospect company. So meantime, JUST SLACK, GUILTLESSLY! 
This was taken eoooonnnsssssssssss ago with Yong Ling. My love for green tea latte has never cease. And guess what, I discovered a new place that sells awesome green tea latte, Ochacha at Paragon!
It’s a cozy place to hang out with a bunch of girlies or if you are bored like me, to just enjoy a good read right in the heart of the city.
Aha! Right on!
Once again, this is taken eoonnsss ago while I still have a job to occupy a huge chunk of my time and more than that, a salary to afford these raw prawn and sashimi!
One thing I’ll definitely miss-that is the FAMOUS BAH CHOR MEE from Circular Road. No joke, it’s so yummilicious that I can have this for lunch for 3 days a week. Poor colleagues (like Jassine ) who are always being dragged along by me to join in this boring routine. *giggles*
Oh wells, that sums up the week that has just passed. SO EXCITING COS i FINISHED WHAT I NEED TO DO FOR ONE MONTH ALL WITHIN A WEEK!!!
Hmmm… maybe I can attempt cooking tomorrow. Or better not as many would say. It’s still safer to buy take-aways.
Till then, please pray for God’s leading and His special favor to be upon me! Cheers!
Crying Over Spilled Milk?
Published Monday, October 19, 2009 Fun , Interesting Reads Leave a Comment
The problem with people these days is that when you treat them like decent human beings and laced them with kindness, they take your kindness for granted and step all over you like a door mat.
For this bunch of ungrateful brats, it just ain’t worth my effort. Time to move on- off to my greener pastures and free from your evil schemes.
I didn’t know what true liberation feels like till I escaped from my “evil stepmother’s” clutches. The thought of not being manipulated and cornered at every side brings true joy to my heart-something that has lost its existence in the past fews weeks. Even though my first job was a horror, it has taught me a lot. Wise up, young lady. Put an end to your wishful thinking that all mankind has a good nature, perhaps sometimes it’s just undiscovered.
That’s so true! So here I am, on the road to seeking life’s destiny. This is just the beginning of an exciting time!
If You Wouldn’t Wear Your Dog, Please Don’t Wear Fur
Published Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Interesting Reads , Watch this! 1 Comment
Fashion can be cruel for millions of animals worldwide who are routinely beaten, tortured and electrocuted for their skin.
Mark Ronson is the globe-trotting D.J. who took home the 2008 Brit Award for Best Male Artist and a music industry entrepreneur who is connected with some of the biggest names in the business. But most importantly, he is a loving guardian of adorable Maude, who is pictured here with him in his first PETA ad. They appear next to the tagline “If You Wouldn’t Wear Your Dog, Please Don’t Wear Any Fur.”
Why is this issue important to Mark? He knows that on fur farms, animals are kept in crowded, filthy wire cages, where they often develop neurotic behaviors and become sick or wounded. Fur farmers often kill animals using the crudest and cheapest methods available to avoid damaging the “pelt,” including breaking their necks while they are fully conscious and using anal or genital electrocution.
Undercover investigations have exposed these horrifying practices worldwide. In China, where there are no laws protecting animals on fur farms, dogs and cats are killed for their fur too. The fur is often mislabeled and sold as the skin of another animal, so it’s impossible to know where, or whom, fur products come from.
Remember that the skins of beautiful animals are only worn by ugly people. Mark Ronson wants you to help spread the word that animals should never be fashion victims. Share this ad and encourage all your friends to take the Pledge to Be Fur-Free.
I have been making baby-steps attempt to try to update this space.. Since then, I only made it maximum 3 lines at most with each try. Nonetheless, after ceaseless trying, herein, your long awaited post.
3 weeks ago…
* The Girl Who Lost Her Smile*
How true!
Since I can’t change how things started, at least I can make a change to where this thing is gonna lead to. How strange that I’m at the crossroad once again, making a decision that seems so overdue. Perhaps at that decision making juncture, I haven’t really put in much thought.
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Lately, life has been so hectic. It was a constant struggle to stay afloat. The need to consciously choose what is of more eternal importance gets watered down by the pressing agendas that have to be accomplished. Capturing whatever little time I have on my way to work to read a good christian book, became one of the slipshod method to survive in the corporate jungle. All of a sudden, my world turns cold and people seems to treat me no more than just a revenue generator. It sets me thinking, “Is there really nothing more important in life than money?”
I thank God that in my early formative years, I was taught money is really not everything. Things like kinship, friendship and memories, no matter how much you are willing to offer or beg to offer, it still can’t replace or purchase. Yet, people around me don’t think so. They seem to be worshipping the golden calf. Going against the current might honour God in some sense but to others it is mere stupidity.
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*A Tearful Season*
Today is one particular day which I should probably pray that I will never recall. Troubles of yesterday brewed into a whirlwind and swept across today. Ceaseless hiccups one after another in the midst of planning for a big project almost drove me nuts. I would be thankful for the least bit of help, but all I received was grilling and stabbing. To some point I kept asking myself why am I doing all these?
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I cried myself silly while on an assignment today. Doesn’t help when it started to drizzle when I was still on the road. It simply makes me look all the more pitiful with this huge AO poster I was juggling with one hand while trying to shield myself from rain that seemed to get heavier with the other. By the time I reached my venue, I was sadly soaked-in both rain and tears. I wished someone was there to offer me a reassuring hug or just a word of comfort. But I found none. Just chilling wind from the air-con, drying up my hair…
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It upsets me tremendously when relationships start to sour due to the repercussions of work. Why did God created work? Wasn’t it supposed to be for our good? Then why are some people so obsess with it? To the extent that they live and breathe on it, making it the centrepiece of their lives. Worst still, trying to make the rest of us match up to their immeasursable standards. My CG member had the best description for this. He calls it, “Soul crushing.” To which I can’t agree more. Good on you, mate!
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1 week ago…
Things move at an exploing speed at my booming company. I don’t even know if people realises that I am a FRESH grad. If I may just translate that for you, “I don’t care how long I have known you for, as long as this job is concerned, I’m a newbie. So start trying me like one and don’t expect me to know how to fix every darned thing!”
No doubt, it smells like a bout of angst. Let’s just fast forward a little. After going through so much agony of trying to survive this political corporate jungle, I had finally thrown in the towel. Unfortunately, I’ll add on to the numbers of unemployment. Meanwhile, it’s time to spend some quality time with God to seek His direction and purpose. Wish me luck.
*Making this my mission daily*
Whirlwind just swept across. Honestly, on normal days, it’s much neater than this
Just bought a new CD. Can I please share this with everyone? It’s such happy music that lifts up my mood so spontaneously!
Merci pour le doux souvenir ♥
Taken in front of the so-called aquarium where Christina (in the background) is hard at work.
Crazy & funky peeps brought so much joy to my working life! 
My most beloved in the company.
Till then, navigating my way through the shrubs…
♥ Live ♥ Laugh ♥ Love ♥
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