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"stepping out on my own"
Saturday, March 31, 2007

Begining to think pple don't appreciate the things I do for them... somehow, I feel like I shouldn't be doing so much for others... I mug away whilst others just take it easy, disappear when we're doing stuff supposedly as a group... guess I just needed to bitch a bit... Probably that's why I've been so blardy busy lately... but it'll all be over soon... and super long holidays, here I come!

Went to play bball yesterday at Mountbatten... was fun, although I'm starting to think that there's no place left for a girl like me to play ball... seldom play with gals nowadays... only play ball with Dan, but since he always plays with other guys, I've got no choice but to play with them... and it's not that bad... I really don't mind playing with guys; actually, I enjoy it... as long as the guys are willing to let me play and not treat me like some weakling that is hindering their play, although I do feel like that most of the time... makes me feel like finding a team to play in again...at least I can play with other girls who don't make me feel like this, as much.

Anyways, was playing with them and there were these M'sian guys there... they're really good... esp this tall and not so bad looking guy (let's call him no. 10 cos he was wearing that no.)... he's got the moves and the height... really good player... played in their team with Dan for one match... felt like I was playing with some basketball star... haha...

Well, all was good... and I actually flew off the court, twice. Hehe... miss flying off really.. it was kinda fun! Ok, I'm not crazy, but at least the guys were playing as per normal and treated me like an equal... but that's prob cos they didn't see me, or realise that it was me. Everyone was so concerned about me when I flew off the first time... I was jumping forward to receive a ball when No. 10 banged into me and threw me off my feet... literally... I flew off and landed on a pile of bags and belongings... Not hurt at all though, cos I got up immediately and was back in play after. The guys were all stunned, I think. They were so worried, asking if I was ok and all... but I'm a-okay! I'm not made of tofu, ok? Hehe... Back into play after that... and we won! I even managed to shoot the winning shot in front of No. 10~ he jumped to try and swipe my ball away but by some fluke, the ball went in even though he managed to tip the ball a bit... yes, I actually managed to project the ball at such a high angle that even he didn't manage to block the shot... was gloating a tad after that... haha~

The second time I flew off was quite dumb... cos I banged into my own teammate... Derence lah... haha...we were both jumping for the rebound and he kinda flew in, and of course I flew off with the impact... haha... Dan was probably thinking, like, "What the hell are these 2 bozos doing?"

Went singing on Thursday nite with Dan and his colleagues, and ex-colleagues too... went to The One next to Cine for the first time... expensive place and super small screen to browse the songs, with a very slow system... but the screen for the song was projected on the wall, so it was quite big... sofa sank in too... I think I prefer the cheaper and smaller alternatives like Party World and K-box still... but I guess with 11 people, a big room like the one was had was necessary... Thanks to Grace who paid for most of the room!

Tomorrow's a special day... it's our fourth anniversary! Going for Class95's dog walk tmr morning... then haven't really planned anything for after that... but I guess we'll think of something... made something for my bb... small thing but I hope he has fun with it! Happy Anniversary BB! I love you! Here's to many more to come! Muacks!

Saturday, March 24, 2007
chris' party

Surprised Christina with a surprise party today... was quite funny cos we were trying to get the maid to open the door without alerting the unsuspecting Chris, but we were unable to get Bronzee on the phone. So we decided to throw some stones into the kitchen to try and get the maid's attention. Unfortunately, that didn't work either, so we waited around outside. Think Bronzee managed to inform the maid somehow and she opened to let us in... Chris was still in the room with Bronzee and we went into the room to surprise her. Her expression was priceless when she saw us!

I think she was truly shocked cos we went into the room and shouted "Happy Birthday". And I think she was actually brimming with tears, of joy, I hope. Then we had a small party with some food (Bronzee bought 4 large Rocky's Pizza, which is super duper gigantic) and he got the maid to cook some finger foods. Ate and talked then played a game of Monopoly. Bronzee's girl was there too, and she was so adorable! Such a friendly darling... love her smile too...

I think everyone had a great time, and guess the surprise worked out rather well. That was fun...

bday

Birthday's over... was really touched by what the class did... love present they got me... a NIKE tote bag which I've been using daily since they gave it to me... :) Also, they gave me a jug (sort of like saying how I'm a mugger... but more than tht... haha... and they all wrote msgs on it)... also, there was the improvised cake made with muffins and donuts... plus the birthday song... really touched cos nv really experienced such a birthday experience before... Thank guys! :)

Also, Saiful and Suf gave me a t-shirt that's really nice... love the colour and the design... haha... it says Eat Junkfood... hehe... but it's a tad too small and a bit see-through too... but it's comfy... thanks guys!

Also went for dinner with my family and Dan at Vienna International buffet... was really good and I had a good time eating there... haha... the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is superb! And couldn't stop eating the prawns cooked in herbal soup... just thinking about it is making me hungry... Thanks to Dad for the dinner... :) Brought the bag and wore the t-shirt... haha... brought all my birthday gifts with me for the celebration. Hehe...

Sunday, March 18, 2007

A first step to a new beginning... never imagined this something like this would have happened today, but it did. Actually may appear as nothing much to some, but I guess it's a step forward for us.

Was having a rather bleh time shopping at Marina Square today... was supposed to be celebrating for my birthday by going out for a shopping trip... my princess day, as Dan calls it. But it wasn't that ideal really cos we didn't really have a good time... I guess shopping with him really just isn't that great... need to find another shopping buddy really...

Anyways, despite the rather bleh day out, went for a great movie at the end of the day... watched 300... really nice movie... loved the action sequences...

Then just as we were leaving, a guy stopped us and started talking to us, and got us to sit down at their exhibition area. It was for a wedding company and they the sales person started selling us this weding package. Initially, we were just sitting there, listening just for the sake of being courteous. But as she talked on, we were really interested in what they were offering and we ended up actually purchasing the package! I guess it signifies our commitment to each other, and although it isn't a proposal, it felt good to know that at least something solid is planned. The package lasts for 10 years, and we can get married anytime within 10 years from now, and we just have to pay the price offered to us today, even though according to market rate, the price will increase in years to come. Plus, it covers everything one needs for a wedding, except the wedding ring, and the banquet. It even includes the outfit for ROM and the make-up for ROM as well... The package costs $3000+ but we only had to pay 10% and just pay another 20% by our ROM. The remainer can be paid in instalments, if we are UOB or Citibank customers. It seems like a good package and includes all these:

- a first-hand made-to-measure wedding gown (any design I choose and they even have wedding gowns designed in France for choosing) [rent]
- an evening gown [rent]
- a traditional costume (for the tea-ceremony) [rent]
- a suit and 2 pairs of made-to-measure pants for Dan [1 pair of pants will be for him to keep, whilst the others are rented]
- make-up and hair for the wedding (day and night)
- flowers and corsages
- a suit for the dads [rent]
- a decorated Mercedes with chauffer for the wedding [rent]
- rental of gown and suits for ROM
- make-up for ROM
- 24 pcs of 15R wedding photos
- CD-rom of wedding photos
- a booklet of 5R photos & a booklet of 4R photos
- a table-top photo
- a canvas photo
- 60 pcs of 4R photos
- indoor studio and outdoor photography
- make-up and hair for 6 styles for photo shoot
- costumes for photo shoot

I think that's about it... haha... anyone interested in this kindly let me know... will refer you to the shop... hehe...

Wednesday, March 14, 2007
reason why i gave up basketball

Finally remember why I gave up playing basketball competitively... someone I met and played with today reminded me of that actually...

Was playing with Derence, Wendy and Dan at Mountbatten today... was after shower so no one else was there besides us... so we were happily playing ABC till Roy came with some of his pals... and a female basketball player... quite a good player who's in a good team...

Anyways, we started playing a few games and I realised that my competitive strike reared its ugly head when I had to play against someone like her. And I found her to be very hostile, and rather cocky... which was one of the reasons why I stopped playing basketball in the first place... I couldn't stand playing in teams where there are people like that in the team... they think that they are such good players that they do not care to socialise with the players who are not as good, and as a result, all the good players hang out together and get together well whilst the others are left out of the team. In such an instance, the team barely becomes a team... since several are left out cos of their lack of ability.

Wasn't that good a memory really... and was not really friendly whenever I had to guard her and play against her. Defended her rather roughly, with a little push and shove here and there... but nothing ultimately low. And she played it back. I don't really mind her playing it back, but the way she puts herself across as a player... like she's so high and mighty... that's the crap that I can't tolerate. It may just be me and my opinion, and she may not really be as bad as I describe, cos even I don't know how I come across as a player in court - for all I know, I may be as bad, if not worse off than her. But somehow, just the feeling I get from playing against her really put me off and reminded me of why I left the game...

Plus, Dan's right... When someone's too confident and feel like he/she knows the game very well and thinks that he/she can play very well, they fail to see their weaknesses and areas where they can improve. I think I was at the point when I left the game. I felt like I was good enough for me... when in fact, I was really nothing more than dogshit at the game. A little crude putting it that way, but I think it best describes my feelings now. Perhaps it's a good thing that I gave the game up - why partake in something that causes grief and anger right? Well, I guess I'll have to open my eyes and brain for constructive criticism and try to improve myself, not only in the game, but I guess in all the things that I do, especially those that I think I'm really good at, when I'm probably not to begin with.

I guess sports really does open up one's view on the world as well...

Congrats to Xu Yong and his bride on their matrimonial binding today~~

Tuesday, March 06, 2007
changing to pri track

I'm so tempted to change my teaching track to pri instead of sec... Been thinking about it and pri track seems much more interesting and much more promising... guess I will make my decision after the observation in July... dilemma...

Friday, March 02, 2007
pics

Here's more pics of my 2 dearie hamsters...
The fatter of the two - Stitch!

Meet Ziggy!


Here's a pic of one of the babies with Baby when they were still being nursed...