An Apple And The Pasture

Monday, December 31, 2007
[[2007]]

3 minutes to the end of year 2007.
I could hear fireworks since 2342hours.

Okay I am back. (at 2359hours)
From watching fireworks :)

What nice thing it was.
Not to squeeze with soooo many people and still get my private viewing of the fireworksSSSS.
Why the need for so many "S" es?
Thanks to M'sia and the Ang Mohs living near Sb, I got quite a few display at 1 shot.
Oh yes, did I mentioned it will last an hour ?
Woot!
That's one of the only few things I would never complain about living here =)

*****2007*****
Started with new found freedom.
Practically 8 months of holidays to spend.
Thanks to the 2 temp jobs at OST and DCD, they showed me different facets of working life.

AI BBQ was successful to say the very least.
Days at Kbox, East Coast etc, would be sorely missed but would not end just there and then.
A fleeting crush and nothing more left me with smiles whenever he came for the gatherings.

The nights... were haunting. To say the least.
Went for SBS FOC with an open mind, hoping that school would finally end those nights.
FOC turned out to be quite a nice surprise.

I made great friends and thankfully kept the old.
Except for a certain few which... nevermind.
Did I mention my bestie as well ?
First stop to Creative was... creative *winks*

The days leading up to the fiasco was not smooth riding as well.
"Argument" with Tin wasn't at all nice, really grateful that we were (and are) still mates now.

Fiasco.
As the word said.
A wreck on all of our emotional well being.
It still disgust me how I put these fine men into such predicament.
A position in which every girl might have always wished for.
A situation which was less than desirable.
Never.
Again.

Zi Qiang...
Looking back, it felt like years instead of months.
It took so much for us to be together.
Very much thanks to me and my indecisiveness.

I shan't say more here, in case people kill me or stare wide-eyed in surprise about mushy stuff. Hahaha.

I ended Dec 31 with the company of Brian.
Botanics Garden.
Wind, green, poncho, company.
Brilliant combination.

I leave 2007 with...
“What you need to know about the past is that no matter what has happened, it has all worked together to bring you to this very moment. And this is the moment you can choose to make everything new. Right now.”

Happy New Year everyone.

Sunday, December 30, 2007
[[ch@|3+]]

Before I actually concuss, I better blog this down.

2 days back I went West Coast.
To play my sand again!!
Wahahaha! I own the whole big big sandpit =)

And... oh yes.
WHY THE MARSH ?
WHY WHY WHY ?
Least that was made up for ;)

Just got home from a sleepover at Jing Sian's house.
We went East Coast, since we were kind enough to give Irene 面子。
She gave us 面子 too, at dinner.
That was the nicest indulgence so far.
Stingray, sotong, lala, satay.
Woot!

Island resort made the chalet place much much better than Costa Sands.
Maybe I should book one someday.
I like the beds.

Sleepover!!!
Was fun.
Especially the tarots.

Not trying to make fun of the ancient art, but the way we whack our way through the interpretations was... hilarious.
Soooo many questions were asked, mine having the most smooth flowing interpretations. Muahahaha.
So fun!!

Couldn't get much sleep though, much thanks to.... ahem. and ahem.
Not that it was anything negative.

Ok. I shall concuss now.

Friday, December 28, 2007
[[s3cr3+s]]

I just realized I don't need that one more day.
It doesn't matter anymore how I fare for this exam.

I create my own reality.
I create my own future.

In denial ? Some may question.
I have never been so sure before.

Finally got through to steal a peek what is the secret all about.
An unwritten law.
Some thing we say in passing almost everyday.
Some thing we think and forget or scoff at almost everyday.
Some thing people tell us and we take it with only a pinch of salt.

Some thing I will treat it seriously from now onwards.

So a slight change of language.
Slight change to my thoughts.
Slight change to my logic.

Like to thank Tin.
For trying not to be a spoiler yesterday; that made me want to watch it more.
And I watched it! So no more constipation for you =P

I know the secret.
Do you ?

[[r3suL+s]]

History repeats.
Yet again.

That much I would say about it.
Initially wanted to pour out everything here.
Then I realized.
No point.

Give me one day.
After which, responsibilities would come to play and soon I'll forget.
Just one day.

心裡的自責不是每個人能明白的。
也許是小題大作。
也許想的太多。

算了。

Thursday, December 27, 2007
[[b3@ch]]

It definitely wouldn't do us a justice if I never encrypt this in my blog somehow.
26th morning.
An irony to what other people does.
Nonetheless, high.
I am still level 0 =P

West Coast.
Crowded.

Sandpit.
Fine sand.
Nice kick ?
That was some talk yes ?

Invisible... make it visible someday.. something pink ahahahaha.

[[amk]]

Yes, finally we met up. And in some ways.. caught up ?

叙旧
xùjiù
〖talkabouttheolddays〗谈论跟彼此有关的往事

Not exactly.

It's only recently that I realised getting updates about each other lives, knowing what " Mary, my friend from college did this..." or " I went shopping with my uni friends..." are no longer significant. True, it creates topics to laugh or joke about. What's more important is whether could I talk to my old friends with the same ease as before.

"That's right" *Tin's super nice action* ;)
NLP.
Anchoring.
There's a time for everything.
I will read up.

The Secret.
I found a way to watch ;)

I changed a lot.
So did you.
One thing hasn't change though...

Boss, where's my gift ?
and come to think of it..
year end bonus =P

Tuesday, December 25, 2007
[[chr|s+m@s]]

The 800th post!
On a Christmas day.

Merry Christmas then!
Apologies. Didn't and have no intention to reply the well wishes I received yesterday night.
a) I am no Christian, so.. don't see the need?
b) I am sooooo loving the mass similar sms. Not.

Which explained why I only replied to Luppy.

Coming back to the topic of mass sms.
It has lost its meaning already.
If one is so keen about mass sms, take a shot of the christmas tree and send a MMS.
It still cost 5 cents.
Isn't it ?

Anyhow, Merry Christmas again.

Monday, December 24, 2007
[[3st33m]]

I love esteem booster.
So, in short.
I love myself.
Hahahahahaha. (Cue: Gag)

And I don't care if it sucks, cos' I liked it =P

Urgh. Too full from my hiyayakko.
I shall show pics of it later ~

My 病人 have to get well soon

[[bd@3]]

Today is the eve of the eve of a holiday. =.=
Went for ISIS dinner.
Freakish ulu place.
Made me spent $6 on cab.

Thank goodness I looked cute + pitiful. The cab driver let me jump queue.
Hahahaha. and DON'T say it's because the driver need earn money.
Please please please for once let me win.

Had a ball of a time there.
Pictures in later I supposed.
Happy birdday to my dear sailormoon, Derrick.

My parents are fab!
They bought bonito flakes despite it being freakish expensive.
Whoo hoo! I can complete my hiyayakko!

吉人天相，沒事的。^^

Sunday, December 23, 2007
[[insomnia]]

It's been a long time since I slept at 5a.m.
It wasn't my intention to wake up 12 hours later at 5p.m., to go out for ISIS dinner.
The worst sleep debt I ever incurred.
How I got by the 3 plus hours of sleep was really beyond me.
Waking up shaking and cold sweats all over...I'm loving it.

KellyandJeff.
JeffandKelly.
If not for those weapons she used, I would really call them sweet.
Having people being there for you at those odd hours... really appreciated it.
Much thanks to Karen and Jenn. (Still couldn't kick that old habit)

To top it off, there's still this other dream.
About my grandmother.
I certainly hoped it's been only a dream and nothing else more.

Nonetheless.
It's as what I've expected.
Maybe sometimes, such confirmation is required.

Whatever it is, 雨過天晴 ^^
Just wish you were here.

Kop this from Tin's blog. Must be what ? Eons ago ?
"It's not about what you leave behind, but what you'll gain in the days ahead."

[[sh0p]]

So much so for shopping.
Nonetheless I got my hiyayakko.
Ok, the ingredients.

Fish and Co.
Orchard.
Coffee Club.
Suntec.
Millenia Walk.
Food Court.
Northpoint.
Carpark.

To digress, a coincidence - When you said nothing at all.
Boss and PA think alike ;)
P.S. Stop questioning so much yes ?

Friday, December 21, 2007
[[c0mp|3+3d]]

I have been busy copy and pasting the blog content into words.
That would explain what it meant by " Command C, Command V "

I am pleased to announce that I had finally completed 2005. Pictures and all.
What's left are the input of pictures into 06 and 07.

Shan't write about my thoughts now.
Too many.
Too mixed up.

Speaking of which, I finally got some headway with ISIS apparel stuff.
Would anyone be kind enough to follow me down to see samples if the need arises ?

Can't wait for the print.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007
[[pp]]

Post photo editing.
Many of us have done that.
Nothing wrong. Considering that's what people do on magazine too.

Brian came over and did some PP.
Tsk tsk how could you?!??!
Oh yes, $40 please. Lalala.

And so there goes the story of 不速之客 stayed for dinner.
The 4 of us played Monopoly.
Weeee I am the winner this time round.
Muahahaha.

My brother liked him.
(Read: cos I told him to pretend to.)
Kids, easily bribed.
Tsk tsk.
Apparent bonding over 2 games of masterminds.
$^#%^$*
That's cheating.

開門啦！ =P

Monday, December 17, 2007
[[p|+s+0p]]

Hiyayakko was... a pleasant surprise with a slightly more than satisfying saltiness.
Somehow I knew I would have it for breakfast =p
(Oh yes. My sis did not go Japan. She went JB too. *chortles*)

Afternoon.
Was warm.
Enough said.

Night fun at Pitstop.
I knew pictures were long overdued.
I couldn't get my effing scanner to work.
Next time.
I promise.

Crazy game of "Ugly X 3"
Added another injury to me already poor hand.
Most obviously Zhao Liang was the most ki siao.

Once upon a time
was a crappy game.
Surprisingly E8 ended the story.
Not bad. =p (Read: Means can be better)

I earned 3 gold nuggets from Saboteur!!
Ahaha, that made me.. quite rich.

Cranium meant:
Acting (which I totally sux)
Drawing ( no can do.)
Guess the answer (oh. tt was absolute cui!)

The erm. Dinosaur or bone game ? (whatever)
STUPID GAME!!
We sounded like aunties and uncles haggling in fish market.
Hahaha.
I liked the bone though.

Thanks to Brian, Cuister (ok la Song Hui), Derrick, Wee Meng, Yang Thong and Zhao Liang.
Especially Zhao Liang. (Ki siao one!!!)

Si Min!!! Get well soon =)

Sunday, December 16, 2007
[[sund@y]]

It's a lazy Sundayyyy~~
And mysteriously there was loads of wind today.
Hmmm. I wonder why.

I ate korean again.
Shucks. Korean addict!!

Borrowed bimbotic teenage books for easy reading.
No way would I be stuck with 500 (or more) odd pages of stories about women in their 30's desperate for weddings and marriage.
Ewwww.
Next time when I craved for that happily ever after then maybe.

Right now I am in mine :)

Ok I can't wait for Monday!

Saturday, December 15, 2007
[[JC]]

The day before...
Finally cut my hair.
Ok la, not any decent chops (couldn't bring myself to.)
Just some snips.
Sigh, only YT knew I cut hair.

Flowers for Algernon was a freaking tough book to borrow.
Luckily my prayers were answered on the train to Bishan.
Spent hours reading the book while stuck at Frontier, sipping my Tea-O slowly so that they couldn't chase me away.

I still love Korean =)
Sembawang must have hated you.
Cos there wasn't any wind. AT ALL!!! Except when I ran.
Xiao Qiang had kindly volunteer to "chaperon" the whole "event"
So.
You shouldn't complain that it was distracting.
Go.
Go thank Xiao Qiang.
*bursts out laughing*

Today
Initial dislike for the $10 club.
Setting seemed so wrong.
But, it's good enough service for people who didn't fuss.
And. I finally didn't fuss.
2-7 was a tad too long.
Voice's all hoarse now. Yikes!

Yinghui going Japan, Simone to Yunan, Siew Ying to Taiwan and Mao to NZ.
WEEEE everyone is going everywhere except me. Sobs.

Pinkie said I am lucky.
Yes, I totally agree.
Now it would be great if I could outtalk my anger sometimes.
Nonetheless, really happy, really thankful for the way things are now.

A sudden random thought.
I can be your friend.
The one whom you give the main updates in your life to.
The one whom you paint the pictures so nicely to, when it wasn't so at that point of time.
The one whom will only and always hear more of your good news than bad.
The one whom you will half heartedly send a greeting sms to. Once in a blue moon.
The one whom you will ask " How are you? " when you see something wrong is going on in my life.

I can be your friend.
That one whom you have no choice but to see everyday.
That one whom you have no choice but to whine to.
That one whom you have no choice but to listen to my whining.
That one whom will piss you off almost everyday of the month.
That one whom you will piss off almost every other day of the month.
That one whom will ultimately step out of your life. When all things in common get lesser and lesser each day as you conquer more and more each day.

I can be your friend.
Which friend ?

You can be my friend ?
Which friend ?

Friday, December 14, 2007
[[blu3]]

Had liquid lunch today too.
(Newsflash at 1407 hours: My sister just brought in a plate of fried finger food. =.= You would understand why it is so $%#$%^$%^# later on)

Anyway, I found the soup too bland.
It seemed like a crime to just mix it with the rice... so I went downstairs to buy tofu!!!

Expectedly, my blue came!!
Righty, it's more like teal but who cares.
It's nice and that's all that matters =)

Righty, I shall go cut my hair first. Ciao!

Thursday, December 13, 2007
[[d0n3]]

I had been a nice kid at home.
Liquid lunch.
That's what I had.
After I plainly refused to eat the roundy thingy which supposedly was Italian.

So.. that meant..
Rice drenched/dunked/soaked in campbell's
Plus a bowl of herbal chicken soup.
Nice!

At least I knew I wouldn't be able to marry an Italian now.
Shucks! That's one white species down.

I had been a good girl.
Stayed in room watching bimbotic shows like Freaky Friday.
Maybe I should finish the whole Lindsay Lohan series.

Oh yes.
I got around to do it.
Figuring that it would give me a little extra time later.

No more shopping.
I swore.
Really.

That's back to movies then!
Popcorns anyone ?

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
[[@rr|v3d]]

Rush down to my mailbox.
Woot.
KATE arrived =)

Ok. More updates later.
KATE KATE KATE KATE KATE KATE KATE KATE KATE KATE KATE

*****Edited at 1.59am*****
Got out of a hot steamy bath! Nice~

Anyway, I spent near to a hundred now.
Yikes!
Not $99.99 =.=

Just heck and went on with Old Navy
*starts chanting*
Old NavyOld NavyOld NavyOld NavyOld NavyOld NavyOld NavyOld NavyOld NavyOld NavyOld Navy

Oh yes.
I love blue.
Let's hope blue loves me too.
*prays hard*

Dinner at IMM.
Didn't know I will be back at XXX at such freaky hour.
Nonetheless, it was good. ( Right right ? )

Nice little darkroom.
Pleasant little crazy idea.
Comforting cab ride home.
Not so lovely price though.

Hah!

I love shopping!!
" 她的衣服不在新加玻買的。"
So ? Go overseas buy lor.
Ahahaha

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
[[@|rp0r+]]

The night before was terrible.
Another true PMS night.
Angry tears and all.
Guessed I was truly frustrated.
Took it out on Mago ( Note: Luppy, I only did 2 punches)
Poor Mago.

Sent Corinna off to Cambodia.
Perhaps only my gang has that power to make me feel upbeat in their presence.
Like then.
Like now.
Like it will be in the future.

It seemed like yesterday we were at the airport.
Sending Yuhong off.
For god knows how many times.

T3 was...
metallic
glassy
cold (as in not the air con meaning. You know? )
big
under construction =P

I really don't know what to say.
How could you plan the 856 breakdown.
Tsk tsk.

Nevermind the cold revenge was brillant =P
So was the ending.

Monday, December 10, 2007
[[wii]]

A very random post... but since I am starting to feel the symptoms of PMS.
Let that be a lame excuse to account for this.

Farewell Wii.
Though I have only seen you from the outside,
I am pretty sure you'd make a good entertainment.

Though I haven't known you for long,
I am quite sure you'd bring joy to people.

Maybe someday I will stop pining for you.
SIgh~ it wouldn't call, it wouldn't write.
I guessed it's just me and the night.

HAHAHAHA. Pardon my drama scene. =P
I am not sure how good an investment Wii would be.
Maybe someday Apple will come out with a fabulous one too.
Then I am so gonna get it.

[[STARS]]

My Star helper wasn't much help this time round.
Since I have the expertise now.
Don't need you!!! Ahahaha (Cue : Win liao lo)

Woke up at 9am.
Ok, 8.56am to be exact. Thanks to Yangthong's sms.
8.59am again. Thanks to my reliable wake up call =)

Successful registration!
*crosses finger* for waitlist subject.
Oh wells, no high hopes though.

Right. Back to sleep. Or msn ? Hmm.

Sunday, December 09, 2007
[[08122007]]

Yesterday was Sian's birthday.
A day late, nonetheless we had a fun celebration.
Spastic photos to follow the moment I receive them.

Marilyn Tan!! I know you read. So ahem, faster hor.

Backtracked to the day before.
BBR marketing plan...
Executive Summary was really well written =)
The behavior factors... hmm... entertaining =P

Today...
Indulge in Choc Truffle cake,
Homecooked meal
Basked in joy of seeing the gang.
And of course... someone paid a visit =)

Nonetheless, there's still something I am pissed about.
生在福中不知福。
Guess is human nature.
We complain about things we don't have.
We complain about things we have. For we want something better.

Effort put.
Time spent.
Thanks for your thanks.
Really appreciated.
It's alright.
Least it wiped off any illusion I was having.

Time... I want more of it.
A little lift encounter don't hurt.
I want more.

Friday, December 07, 2007
[[qu|+]]

Don't quit when the tide is lowest;
For it's just about to turn.

Don't quit over doubts and questions,
For there's something you may learn.

Don't quit when the night is darkest,
For it's just a while till dawn.

Don't quit when you've run the furthest,
For the race is almost won

Don't quit when the hill is steepest,
For your goal is almost nigh.

Don't quit for you're not a failure.
Until you fail to try.

Thanks Mrs. Sim
I'd always remember.

Thursday, December 06, 2007
[[sh00+3]]

Atrocious.
Gastly.
Urgh.

Topic of the day was how open minded people are about sex.
While I am fine with that woman. No. Girl. Having 17 sexual partners,
I am not fine with the idea that she still doesn't think it is a problem at all.

HOW !!! CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN THAT TO ME ? THAT IT IS NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL ?

It's good to differentiate and understand that sex not = make love.
It's something I had thought of before.
Still, how could one think of this whole thing as a game ?

Funny.
She considered people having "one night stand" as sluts.
How exceedingly hilarious.

Least the other girl was regretful.
I guessed one must undergo such pain before one does truly realizes the mistake ?

I thought there were more of me around.
As in,
Open minded to the idea, the concept, but not the actual thing.
I thought wrong ?
Or maybe, hopefully these are just a small handful ?

Nonetheless, I think I could accept the idea of my friends who are like that.
I wouldn't condone that sort of thing happening to me. Or to any of future boyfriends ?

I am very thankful for my parents.
Thankful for the upbringing.
Shows like that are always an eye-opener.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007
[[p@ck|ng]]

Finally. Finally.
Got down to pack the room.
Slightly neater than before.
Slightly

I realized within minutes of packing that it wasn't the fact that I hate packing that deterred me from doing so.
It wasn't because I liked to procrastinate.
It was for the fact that I am unwilling to touch, to delve into the memories I thought I'd remembered vividly.

I was wrong.

The 6 pages worth of letter from my dad.
The Mecury camp song.
The drill booklet .
The CI cane.
My ample effort in preparing for A's
The "pass your psle with flying colours" autograph books
Those acceptance letters from NUS and NTU.

I am officially leaving my life.
To start a new one I guessed.
I bundled up all my JC notes and tutorials.
Yet, there was still this ounce of unwillingness to throw them away.
So there they would be in my cupboard.
Till god knows when.

Nonetheless it was a proud moment ( =p) to turn this...

into...

Ok. I admit I had a break time looking at pretty guys from LIME =)

Next...
My closet ?

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” - E. E. Cummings
It takes courage too, to cringe and yet able to accept who and what you really were in the past.

Tuesday, December 04, 2007
[[m33+ups]]

Uphill
We went uphill. Nearly died under the blazing heat. Nah, nearly got blown away by the wind more like it.
Chaos seem to be plotting against you Yes, yes indeed.
Did someone mentioned BJ's was open on Monday ?
Oh yes it was. *chortles*

Numero 6.
Finally ? Hahahaha.
Remember to fill up the REST rah!

Sakae
Finally caught up with Luppy.
Making side swipes at each other.
It's been a while yeah ?

Nonetheless more to come.
I don't care.
*sits with arms crossed, stares stubbornly*

Pay up! My $30 bucks!
luppy - Even the best juggler can only keep so many things in the air at any one point of time says: (11:46:16 PM)
1 treat down. limitless more to go
Yeah! Yeah!

Upcoming events
1. Swimming with Gang
2. Sian's birthday
3. Christmas Party with AI
4. Singing with JC friends
5. Sakura buffet ?
6. ISIS outing!!
7. Tin tin tin where will you be ?
8. Shopping with Mr. XXX and Mr. Loke

I think that's about it.
I am going broke.
Anyone ? Buy me for the day ?
Muahahaha.

Conditions :
Charge by per hour.
Strictly talking, crapping and eating
No more.
Must send me home.
What I buy = what you pay.
What I eat = what you pay.
Meaning: I don't pay.

Don't laugh. It's true.
Lalalala.

Sunday, December 02, 2007
[[ch3r|0gy]]

After 3 activity filled days.

Cherlogy: Hibernation during the holidays is a must. A minimum requirement of 12 hours has to be strictly followed.

Which was why...
I wasntashamedbythe1am-1pmsleep.
12 hours!
Oh yes, another complementary 3 hours in the afternoon after lunch.

Excellente.

Okay.
Back to sleep ?

Saturday, December 01, 2007
[[c0nc|u5|0n]]

The end. Of another semester.

Explanations, well overdued.
Choices. Well accounted for. (I sincerely hoped)

These 3 days have been fun.

Day 1
Enchanted was nice.
The pure belief in happily ever after.
Slightly naive, but nonetheless, a wish for many ?

Thanks Brian, for being a pig, eat soooo many of my fish.

Natural ?
Seems like it.

Day 2
Went Marilyn's house after getting notes from Brian.
Thankfully we weren't poisoned by the cookies.
A pig apparently volunteered to take e ultra salty pretzel

Oh ya! I fell off her bed.
(Cue: Laughter)
(Read: Extra loud hysterical laughter)

I hurt my elbow lo!!
Ok nevermind, I found that fall funny too.

Day 3
Went Science Center with Roy!
It's been XX years since I stepped into Science Center.
Couldn't give 2 hoots about the number of kids there already.
Considering I would not be meeting them next time, so...
Don't care if I xia suay myself!
Muahaha.

DAT exhibition was brillant.

This was the email I sent from DAT =P

Bin! Bin! Bin!

People! Go Science Center! It's fun!
(Read: I am still a kid)

End

後記：
It's curious how some people can enter into our life so briefly, yet intense.
At long last peace ?

Thank you.
Really.
For taking this in your stride.
“It is by chance that we met, by choice that we became friends.”
It takes two hands to clap.
I am always there to be one of the hands.

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