I'm sick of blogger. Have created http://happidipity.wordpress.com/
Haven't moved in officially. It will be listed as my public page. Any suggestions for what to add?
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Something a woman should have
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a feeling of control over her destiny...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table .. .
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a feeling of control over her destiny...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table .. .
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...
Auspicious Beginnings
Best thing about CNY: Getting money for doing nothing (HongBao), Eating and Long weekend.Everyone is counting down to Chinese New Year because it's going to be long weekend. For me, it's almost 4.5 days off because I'm given half day off on CNY Eve.
Chanel was telling me she likes CNY because get to eat good food, wear new nice clothes and collect money. I used to think the same way, but honestly hongbaos seem to shrink in size year after year and I don't dare to eat too much junk food because it's going to be difficult to lose weight (especially at my age >.<) Plus visiting my relatives' place can be quite boring because there's nothing to do except watch TV and eat. Nothing much in common with them and they don't gamble too.
I used to love CNY when I was a kid. Every CNY is just an excuse to meet my cousins and play games with them. I used to 'lead' the pack of kids to play something silly like hide & seek or some team games. That was fun and I actually feel close to my cousins. I was telling my sister, even when we get married in the future, we must still remain closely knitted and our kids must meet up often. The tradition will start from my generation.
Next week on Wed, the streets will once again be emptied, shops closed, Chinatown bustling with activity on New Year Eve, roads filled with newbie drivers, many in red clothes on Thu and only fast food joints will be open for the 1st 2 days of new year.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
All successful people are shameless
Above may be a sweeping statement, but studying the patterns of certain successful persons, i draw this conclusion.
1) they're not afraid of swallowing their pride, if necessary
2) giving up is not an option in their dictionary
3) they try and try until they achieve desired results
4) they are proud to share their failures, because it means they have failed enough times to warrant a success. (*I read about Barbie Hsu aka Da S interview on Marie Clarie China and she said the reason why she is known as Mei Rong Da Wang / Queen of Beauty is because she has failed enough times, wasted enough money, had enough trials on different products to know what is good.)
5) they are out to show off their success. just because they can (doesn't mean they are not humble, but they are not shy about showing off)
1) they're not afraid of swallowing their pride, if necessary
2) giving up is not an option in their dictionary
3) they try and try until they achieve desired results
4) they are proud to share their failures, because it means they have failed enough times to warrant a success. (*I read about Barbie Hsu aka Da S interview on Marie Clarie China and she said the reason why she is known as Mei Rong Da Wang / Queen of Beauty is because she has failed enough times, wasted enough money, had enough trials on different products to know what is good.)
5) they are out to show off their success. just because they can (doesn't mean they are not humble, but they are not shy about showing off)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Little bundle of joy
Rachelle Wong is born on 21 January 2008, an Aquarius! And I'm officially a godma. haha
She is one blessed baby and Mummy Janet is very strong! Take care of yourself Mummy (:
She is one blessed baby and Mummy Janet is very strong! Take care of yourself Mummy (:
Friday, January 18, 2008
The irony of things
I just found out a friend of mine wants to open a beauty parlor and taking up a makeup course now. No, she isn't learning at my academy.
I'm not pissed. Just saddened by the fact, she did not think of me.
But no worries. Hana will be on the world map.
*****
almost 2 years ago, i gave up a relationship of 3 years. i haven look back since. No one fault it was, and i'm happy that he is doing so well for himself now.
i finally found peace within myself.
I'm not pissed. Just saddened by the fact, she did not think of me.
But no worries. Hana will be on the world map.
*****
almost 2 years ago, i gave up a relationship of 3 years. i haven look back since. No one fault it was, and i'm happy that he is doing so well for himself now.
i finally found peace within myself.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Iryu
aka Team Medical Dragon.
I just finished both series of this show and it's fantastic! Love the ost, the cast, the plot and not to mention the extremely cute Sakaguchi Kenji who is Asada Ryutaro (not much acting, just a straight face).
The 1st series was about this extremely talented heart surgeon, Ryutaro, who was asked to help out with an extremely difficult operation - Batista. In order to perform this operation, he needed the best operation team. So he solicted a talented nurse, a naive intern doctor, a stubborn doctor who specialise in internal medicine, a trouble making anesthesian and together they helped many patients who were 'abandoned' by the hospital (the hospital rejects patients who are dying because they see no pt in saving them and it lowers their mortality rate).
2nd series followed the same style as the 1st, even the OST was similar as the 1st. New characters were added because hospitals are now facing restructuring and patients who are dying and can't pay are left to die. Ryutaro who is transferred to a new hospital have to put together a new team and as usual it was a challenging uphill task.
The surgical procedures are pretty gory for me, but I learnt much medical terms too. I guess in reality, things never go so smoothly in a surgery. But I'm glad no one die on the operating table for this show, because I'm sick of shows with unhappy endings.
The show's underlying meaning is teamwork. In the past, the only time I find myself working in a team, except school days when we have to do project. Even at work, though I belonged to some dept, I did not consider myself working in a team. Instead we were more like individuals tasked with different activities and we just cared about completing our own segment. In some ways it feels that the working world is a selfish place where people fight for own 'survival' even if it means the demise of another. It's an awful feeling and a vicious cycle.
It's easier to find a group of friends to have fun, than to gather a team to work towards a common goal. Because play is always better than work and we are a lazy bunch. I may not be rich, but I have a much precious asset and that's my team of Hana peers who strive for the same things I do.
Like Ryutaro, I want to put together my team of talents. Target 37 people.
Monday, January 14, 2008
It's incredible
that I've blog so little since the year started. hee.
My thoughts are fragmented, the last week was well spent. In bits and pieces:
I'm in love. With my ipod touch! Who needs a boyfriend when you can watch eye candy like 'Asada Ryutaro' in Iryu on the go!
I'm thinking more of the number - 23. It's scary that time passes this fast. What have I achieved at 23? Do I have the ability to be independent?
Assistant instructor is a learning journey. I am so honoured to be assisting in Caren's class. I want to be an instructor soon and conduct classes myself.
We are who we mixed with. I'm happier doing more that contribute to my future, than wasting my time waiting or feeling bored with life
I've been drinking abit too much, as I got drunk on Fri night again. But vitamin B helps!
Moments of weakness and loneliness are still there. But I'm too busy to waste time thinking about those.
Gimme more work!!!
My thoughts are fragmented, the last week was well spent. In bits and pieces:
I'm in love. With my ipod touch! Who needs a boyfriend when you can watch eye candy like 'Asada Ryutaro' in Iryu on the go!
I'm thinking more of the number - 23. It's scary that time passes this fast. What have I achieved at 23? Do I have the ability to be independent?
Assistant instructor is a learning journey. I am so honoured to be assisting in Caren's class. I want to be an instructor soon and conduct classes myself.
We are who we mixed with. I'm happier doing more that contribute to my future, than wasting my time waiting or feeling bored with life
I've been drinking abit too much, as I got drunk on Fri night again. But vitamin B helps!
Moments of weakness and loneliness are still there. But I'm too busy to waste time thinking about those.
Gimme more work!!!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Review & Renew
2007 - a year of new beginnings, disappointment, learning & preparation
In a pretty big nutshell, here's my report card for 2007:
Beginning of Hana-School of Skincare & Cosmetic Arts. We started out in Chinatown Plaza, and we had our opening, classes, workshops, makeup competition. Almost everyone spent their birthdays there too. Our first OPP, NDO, nutrition class and mrb were held there. The group became regulars at frog leg claypot store and zhi char store opposite our classroom.
The group had a trying year. We spent almost everyday together. 1, 3, 5 at Amstar. 2, 4, 6 at Hana. The group dynamics changed dramatically over the past year. You could say we grew up, but in separate directions. Some left, new blood came and go. Claudia was unable to join us for the most part of last year, but my, was she energized when she returned to the group. Her makeup skills, her presentation were improving by leaps and bounds and most importantly, I saw her take ownership of Hana, picking up key roles in Hana. And there was Oliver who in turn brought about the 'birth' of Sarah. Guess one could tell the similarities between the 2. Both extremely popular (esp among the opposite gender), charismatic, outgoing, fun-loving, enthusiastic at times and definitely go-getter. Really want to see both of them more active in the group this year.
And there were many many weddings. First was Vernon's wedding, then Rion's and Janet's, then Jenny's. I am happy to be there to be part of their special day. I'm looking forward to Gordon & Thanet's and Zen's wedding this year too! Can't wait :)
Work wise was quite eventful too. Changed 3 workplaces in a span of 3 mths. Left Meritus in Jan, joined Raffles The Plaza (now known as Fairmont) for 2 mths, before joining my current company - Pegasus Solutions in Apr. Finally got a pay raise. Finally like my workplace and colleagues. Finally beginning to enjoy my work. It's become quite a mouthful to explain my job, and job scope. But I do very much enjoy the fixed hours and proxmity to my home (however travelling to town is such a chore!)
Many has remarked that I've changed alot in terms of looks over the past year. Thanks for all the times for those who said I looked good/pretty etc. It's been a confidence booster for a girl who used to look really geeky in sec sch and poly (complete with specs, non-existent fringe, bad sense of fashion). I will strive to live up to my reputation as beauty instructor in 2008!
Most importantly I've helped even more people to become prettier and more confident over the past year. For all the makeup I have done during pageants, bashes, D&D, fashion shows, I've gradually becoming better at what I do and I love the smile on each person's face after I'm done. I'm still keen to do free facials and makeup for close friends, so book me soon before I start getting too busy!
Although I do lament the fact I am too single, few men has left a lasting impression over the past year. Strange men who walked in and out suddenly of my life are aplenty (names I shall not named, but there're seriously alot) Still no sight of prince charming, whom I am convinced is very lost somewhere. But I'm not lonely (for most part of the time). I'm enjoying singlehood with my friends, going partying, spending more time with sister and girlfriends. Like Christine's new year resolution, it's time to be 'happily single'. Chasing our dreams give us a high, more than chasing after a worthless man.
Regretfully, I did not make major breakthrough. Still very far from hitting my mark, because I did not treat my future seriously. Alot of distractions, disappointment and unhappiness, but those are not excuses. Dreams not fulfilled, will just remains as dreams. And time is running out. I'm already going to be 23 this year. Ill-equipped with just a diploma, I know my future is doomed if I don't get a degree, or make it big in Amway. I admit that I've been in my comfort zone, afraid of doing new things, taking up new responsibilities. I still complain alot, and my mood swings alot, and my consistency is way off mark. I would like to think my dreams are specific. but honestly there're not. Neither are my plans.
So the new year resolution is to face my challenges and overcome my fears. Be it in Hana, work, among my friends, money, love or family. It's enough of knowing what needs to be done but not doing it. I want to achieve my goals this year. I want to make it this year and I know I will.
In a pretty big nutshell, here's my report card for 2007:
Beginning of Hana-School of Skincare & Cosmetic Arts. We started out in Chinatown Plaza, and we had our opening, classes, workshops, makeup competition. Almost everyone spent their birthdays there too. Our first OPP, NDO, nutrition class and mrb were held there. The group became regulars at frog leg claypot store and zhi char store opposite our classroom.
The group had a trying year. We spent almost everyday together. 1, 3, 5 at Amstar. 2, 4, 6 at Hana. The group dynamics changed dramatically over the past year. You could say we grew up, but in separate directions. Some left, new blood came and go. Claudia was unable to join us for the most part of last year, but my, was she energized when she returned to the group. Her makeup skills, her presentation were improving by leaps and bounds and most importantly, I saw her take ownership of Hana, picking up key roles in Hana. And there was Oliver who in turn brought about the 'birth' of Sarah. Guess one could tell the similarities between the 2. Both extremely popular (esp among the opposite gender), charismatic, outgoing, fun-loving, enthusiastic at times and definitely go-getter. Really want to see both of them more active in the group this year.
And there were many many weddings. First was Vernon's wedding, then Rion's and Janet's, then Jenny's. I am happy to be there to be part of their special day. I'm looking forward to Gordon & Thanet's and Zen's wedding this year too! Can't wait :)
Work wise was quite eventful too. Changed 3 workplaces in a span of 3 mths. Left Meritus in Jan, joined Raffles The Plaza (now known as Fairmont) for 2 mths, before joining my current company - Pegasus Solutions in Apr. Finally got a pay raise. Finally like my workplace and colleagues. Finally beginning to enjoy my work. It's become quite a mouthful to explain my job, and job scope. But I do very much enjoy the fixed hours and proxmity to my home (however travelling to town is such a chore!)
Many has remarked that I've changed alot in terms of looks over the past year. Thanks for all the times for those who said I looked good/pretty etc. It's been a confidence booster for a girl who used to look really geeky in sec sch and poly (complete with specs, non-existent fringe, bad sense of fashion). I will strive to live up to my reputation as beauty instructor in 2008!
Most importantly I've helped even more people to become prettier and more confident over the past year. For all the makeup I have done during pageants, bashes, D&D, fashion shows, I've gradually becoming better at what I do and I love the smile on each person's face after I'm done. I'm still keen to do free facials and makeup for close friends, so book me soon before I start getting too busy!
Although I do lament the fact I am too single, few men has left a lasting impression over the past year. Strange men who walked in and out suddenly of my life are aplenty (names I shall not named, but there're seriously alot) Still no sight of prince charming, whom I am convinced is very lost somewhere. But I'm not lonely (for most part of the time). I'm enjoying singlehood with my friends, going partying, spending more time with sister and girlfriends. Like Christine's new year resolution, it's time to be 'happily single'. Chasing our dreams give us a high, more than chasing after a worthless man.
Regretfully, I did not make major breakthrough. Still very far from hitting my mark, because I did not treat my future seriously. Alot of distractions, disappointment and unhappiness, but those are not excuses. Dreams not fulfilled, will just remains as dreams. And time is running out. I'm already going to be 23 this year. Ill-equipped with just a diploma, I know my future is doomed if I don't get a degree, or make it big in Amway. I admit that I've been in my comfort zone, afraid of doing new things, taking up new responsibilities. I still complain alot, and my mood swings alot, and my consistency is way off mark. I would like to think my dreams are specific. but honestly there're not. Neither are my plans.
So the new year resolution is to face my challenges and overcome my fears. Be it in Hana, work, among my friends, money, love or family. It's enough of knowing what needs to be done but not doing it. I want to achieve my goals this year. I want to make it this year and I know I will.
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