Change of add

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?

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...

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.

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)

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 (: