Fresh Bulggogi

We considered Fish & co. and Secret Recipe for their sinful cakes. We excitedly agreed that we had to come back to indulge on desserts after dinner. Ironically, my man and I often talked about losing weight. Yet, feasting has always been on our greedy minds. Bf lets me decide where we shall dine in the Airport T2. I chose Fresh Bulggogi which looked fairly unoccupied compared to the long queues elsewhere. After all it was past 8.

We finished dinner about 2hours later. Too full to think of dragging our fat (fed) selves for cakes fiesta. Those will have to wait another day for yummy-licious moments.

MEaness

I was late for Saturday's lecture. In fact I missed the first part completely cos I reached school only in time for the 15minutes break. I enjoyed the remaining lecture on 'accumulated depreciation'. Both Hiddy and I actually knew what was being taught and even managed the questions on our own correctly! She must have felt a lil embarrassed when I was giggling happily that I got the answers right, after all they were really simple as we got the hang of it. Wonder if it is cos we were seated in the front row this time?! Lecture finished earlier than we expected. Thus, I got Phil to meet us at TM. My man went for an all-night cycling so he'd quite a bit to update me with. Hiddy part with us after getting her fav pie from PIE KIA. We were introduced to these pies by Noris. Noris didn't make it to year 2, but I'm very sure that's not the end of our friendship. She is very much missed. Hope to catch up with this lovely lass sometime soon.

Phil and I headed to our usual movie haunt in the evening to watch Inkheart. To get our tickets, we were attended by a Filipino Cathay staff. Phil says she is probably new cos that is what trainee means. I chose to think she is dumb rather than blur. It was 6.15pm. Inkheart starts at 7.35pm. We included a combo meal to our order. The trainee prepared the drinks. She placed right in front of me. Phil being the polite one, asked if she get them sent to our seats instead. Our show starts more than a hour later. She nodded but she passed me the food, to complete the combo meal we ordered. Needless to say, I snapped. "Miss, I'm having them WHILE watching the movie which starts at 7.35pm. It's only 6.15pm. Send them to me later." Again, she nodded her head but she asked if I want to come and collect them later. I went "NO. SEND TO ME! D-U-M-B...or something.. " I walked away. I do not want to be too mean. I do not think we are the only troublesome couple who will request for such a complimentary service. If she can mend the counter on her own, I expect that she'd know what to do or how to answer patrons' requests. Figured I'd be hungry, I decided to feed myself before I get mad at other trivial matters. We headed for BBQ Chicken.

Happy faces spending time sitting on pink seats, reading papers in the evening as I went clicking my camera for some pictures to colour my blog. The shared meal was enough to fill my tummy. It was nice since I'd Phil to separate the meat from the drumsticks. Inkheart was just an average watch to me. Before heading home, we met up with a guitar seller at Tampines. Phil is happy with his new instrument and that's all that matters.

Timely reward

For the past week, I enjoyed eventful online shopping sprees to comfort myself , battling the nasty cough, aftermath from losing my voice. I got a dress and three pairs of earrings for CNY. I'm hopeful that my registered mail gets delivered tomorrow. Otherwise, I'm dragging Phil out to do last minute shopping after class. The madness of CNY shopping totally inspires me to succumb to even more buys. Today, I ended up with another pair of sandals. I'd been contemplating if I'd get them for weeks already and this time, I went into the shop, pointed to the display set and finally said "Get me size 7, please.." Paid for them and got out of the place almost immediately. I received my cheque of $200 for getting the EXSA Gold award. It was such a long wait but I'm glad I got the reward timely as I get to shop without too much guilt since I do deserve another treat! I love pampering myself. The rest of the money is going to my travel fund..

Twist

As I was dolling myself up to attend a wedding, I heard that Mama and sister were heading downstairs to get something. There I was thinking about the possibility of them to bump into my man who is waiting on the stairway. True enough Phil called to confirm that he just saw my family. Never did it cross my mind that Mama'd invite him over to wait for me at my place!? I was confused cos she was happily being hospitable. The first time I introduced Woon over dinner, I vividly remember the "black face". Since the failed relationship, I told myself never to hurt my parents by getting them so involved with my date. In fact, I shared with Phil about my issues cos to me, being together is to be transparent to self and my man. It was like one of the happiest moments in my life. Mama, if only you know what your blessings meant to me. That's exactly how you made our day. Love, you are lucky you left a good impression enough for Mama to call Daddy to update about having you over,unexpectedly. What touched me most is not only she liked what she saw, she even understood why it took me this long to bring you home.. (then again, she brought you back..not me)

sweet surprise vs agony

Still feeling under the weather, I dragged myself out of bed and got ready to present myself to the battlefield at work. Frankly I dread to see the black faces of my colleagues and their non-stop nagging of what a terrible day they had while I was enjoying my medical leave. Just how transparent can they be? Can't they perhaps show some concern? Ma'am grumbled that she was in the office till 10.45pm. Though I felt sorry initially, the meanness in me took over. I was laughing at them. I know that was evil but it became so natural to be thankful I wasn't at work that day and was spared from the unforgiving long queues. Came home during lunch break and received a delivery. From my man who never fails to brighten my gloomy days with sweet surprises. Thank you, love.

The people I'm working with, do not seem to have any sense of urgency. They not only really give time to the customers, (which means they take longer time to finish a transaction) they also do not spare any opportunity. (which means they are armed with hard selling) Personally, I do not to adapt well to such traits. Perhaps not yet. I do not like queues. I find customers in line disturbing. I usually process whatever heck they want and find pleasure in making small talks only when I'm freaking free or it's necessary to do so. Let me share two instances which were tests of my limited patience.

Long queue and it's a lady in her late 50s's turn.

Auntie went "Aiyo your hair very nice . Where you perm?"

"Thank you ma'am, these are my natural curls" smiles.. "what can i do for u ? "

"Where you buy?" she questioned.

"Huh? it's real hair,ma'am." Fake smiles at the lady with my mind going..HELLO get over it already... can you see the bloody queue behind you??!

"I never see people perm hair the curls so nice like this lei.. "

Now she is getting me irritated. " Err..I suppose that is the main difference between au naturel and salon permed?"

"Yes, so how much you pay for perming your hair?"

I started to pull my tresses.." FOC since mother's womb." Fake another smile nervously and asked loudly " So ma'am, anything else? You can try asking the salon for perming rates! NEXT pls.."

Often I wonder if my Mandarin fails me cos sometimes, I get "Oh you know how to speak Mandarin?" after maintaining a conversation in Mandarin. Commonly, I get "thank you. eh you know how to speak Mandarin meh? so clever.." I thought to myself, just what language was I trying my utmost to communicate with them?? .. NEXT NEXT...Grr do I have to master the art of taking things slow and engaging in small talks?

Epiphany not..

I'm taking a day off today. I hardly slept well last night. I was up almost every hour with a chocking cough. Throat screams in pain and it felts as if I was gonna throw up nothing. I did notice my throat was hurting and it felt dry despite my increased intake of water. I shared with HIddy my concerns about my tonsillitis. I'm expecting the usual symptoms to welcome the swelling of my lymph nodes in my throat. Nasal congestion and fever accompanied with abdominal pain visited me indeed.

I thought to myself how my colleagues would hate my absence being it is an extended work day. I gave my manager a call and she could hardly make out what I was saying due to my bad throat. Being in the front line, just how so do I communicate with my customers without my voice? She was left with hardly any choice but allow me to go to the clinic and make do with the shortage of three staffs. I got myself mini tubs of Ben & Jerry's ice-creams for comfort food after seeing the doctor. Ice-cream never fails to make my nagging throat feel better at a faster rate compared to any form of lozenges.





Recently, I lost a colleague in an accident. I went to CGH to visit the body. She was certified brain-dead. I was shocked to see the covered body 'breathing' since the life support is still on. I was informed later that the family wants her to be treated as dead. The machines are sources to keep the organs for donor as she did not opt out for the HOTA. HOTA (Human Organ Transplant Act) refers to the law that covers the removal of any organ from the body of a dead person into the body a living person. A short section also covers transplants between two living persons. In short, it covers transplantation of human organs. Singaporeans are to accept that presumed consent - where organs of the dead can be taken unless prior objection has been made by opting out - is necessary if the legislation is to be used to save as many lives as possible.

The late Mdm Faridah did not look like that someone I knew. Her face swelled beyond my recognition even though she did look at ease. A friend told me to say a prayer but I had a mental block. I do not know how to. It was devastating to know this freak accident occurred right outside her office as she was about to make her way home. As much as everyone loves her, she was called Home and God loves her most. HE has his reasons for everything.

It dawned to me that getting upset with just anyone is so silly. I want to be nicer to everyone else I see. That would include slower and rude customers alike. I no longer see any point in arguing with any moron or idiots just to get the kick of getting even with them. This is no resolution of the year. I will cherish all my loved ones and to start off being nicer, I shall quit throwing tantrums and being angry over petty issues. This is no epiphany, which was suggested by dear friend Nurli. I'm just appreciating life as I grow older. Perhaps I've just come to my senses that life is short but we can live it to its fullest and make it a more meaningful one with kindness and love.

trailed

Tree top walk has always been something I'd like to go for. Naturally when my man decides to make my Sunday by bringing me to MacRitchie, I was excited. Even though I knew that I'd be standing all day for the rest of the week. I did check out information websites to get an idea of what I'd expect. I didn't expect rain cos it was bright and sunny like the way I felt. Yet, it drizzled the moment we stepped into the park which looked so serene. That didn't stop us from taking some shots. When it shows that the tree top walk is 11km away, I began laughing awkwardly. I believed there was shorter routes available. Unfortunately, it disappoints me. A family of hungry monkeys welcomed us amidst the walk.

This particular one seems to know that Phil brought bananas. I got pretty uncomfortable with its stares and sounds it made. If it attacks my man I'd probably scream and hit it with my bag. It was just lucky nothing so dramatic happened cos we just quickened our pace and managed to get away from it.. but only to find ourselves meeting the next monkey! This one looked tame. It was nursing its wound rather.

We continued our trail and after walking a fair bit of distance, I began to get annoyed that we were about 1.2km away from the tree top and it was closing in 30minutes. We walked briskly and climbed the stairs up the slope hoping to reach in time. We didn't manage to go onto the tree top. I got upset and refused to talk to Phil when we took the wrong route, like everyone else we met along our way up! We made up over dinner at Central's The Manhattan Fish Market. The slow service and almost-cold serving of food were really in need of complaint which we'd only be too glad to highlight the drastic drop in standard. I accompanied my man to do some quick shopping after dining. Since we have yet to go to the tree top, I still hope to go there another time, perhaps in the morning and equipped with proper footwear and stamina. Of course, bring that good ol' water bottle.

movies weekend

We agreed we have been watching a movie every time we meet. This weekend they were Yes Man! and Ong Bak 2. I began to wonder aloud if we are beginning to get bored with each other and just want to spend time together watching movie after movie. I decided to throw a tantrum for a while. I started to accuse my man for not wanting to meet but still dragged himself out despite feeling a lil under the weather. Of cos I know, we want to spend time with each other whenever possible. I want to come up with a to-do-list for us. Not just dinner, movie, long walks, I want to fly the kite, cycle, jog, swim, picnic, trek, volunteer and check out touristy stuffs. Otherwise I'd end up cranky and start arguing with myself cos my man will only keep quiet ( to Phil, that's not being nonchalant.. just keeping his silence ) as I grumble all my gibberish away. He reminds me that there is always pay back time. Woo scary...