Wasabi Mayo prawns from the Jade Restaurant at Fullerton. They are really awesome. I must say it's the best I've ever had. Better than the deep fried prawns.

I'm also on my way to reviving this blog now that my dad gave me a camera and i have the flexibility of carrying it around with me all the time instead of sharing with the sister. More updates soon! Watch for them!

Behind Time..

Been very back dated with posting. Laziness creeps in at times I guess and blogging really isn't the first thing on my mind.

Updates - Holidays are here. I've been procrastinating for quite a bit and finally got down to some work today. Will keep working for the rest of the week to settle more stuff so that I can really enjoy the holidays. Tied up with other work stuff towards the end of the week so it's really going to be an eventful week.

Other notes - I think I need to control my spending a little more. I realise money leaves my wallet very easily and I don't seem to have a tight reign on it. I don't wish to turn into some penny pinching auntie but I guess I have to strike a balance between frivolous spending and occasional indulgence. God help me please!

Still enjoying the holidays for now. I'm loving it. Life should be this good. Always.

A jolly good time!

Enjoying the one week hols as much as I can before the hectic Term 4 starts again. Took the chance to meet up with my EH friends at Des' place last night. Was a long trip to his place in CCK but I must say it was worth the ride to see everyone again. Been 2 years since I met Ayam, Sent,Des,Jane and a year since I saw Beeks and Mike. It was a whopping good time we had to see the guys act like small boys playing Wii and using the nauchuk to outdo each other. Had so much food to eat that I can't believe I stomached 2 pizzas, some bee hoon, countless fishballs, chicken fillet and 2 glasses of margaritas.

Des' kitchen is full of booze and he prides himself in offering us drinks, freshly blended and ohh..so nice.

Guess the highlight of the gathering came when we were going home and Sent readily offered to send everyone home as it was like 1145pm. Mike to Yishun, Beeks to Telok Blangah, Ayam to Bedok and me. Gosh..It was like a road trip because we soon realised that Sent had no clue about directions and was relying on Ayam who was armed with the street directory. We got to the KJE and Ayam thought he could trust Sent to go all the way to BKE/SLE to drop Mike off. Then...the drama started.

Sent took the PIE instead of turing to the BKE..and we were heading down south. You should have seen the look on Mike's face when he asked 'are we going to the BKE'? It was hilarious cos we realised we had just missed it..we all laughed in Unision..

So we decided that we were going to drop Beeks off..and along the way..we kept laughing at Mike cos he should have directed Sent to his place..and now instead of being the first to get dropped off..he was going to be last. Hilarious.

I'd not laughed so much on one night for a long long time and I know everytime I meet my EH friends, we never have a down moment. We catch up on our lives..play silly games and our favourite Bridge game as we did so often in EH. It's nice to see how everyone grows, matures and move to different levels in our lives.

What would my life had been if Beeks did not suggest that we move to EH in 1999? I guess I'll never know..but I do know..I treasure and love these bunch of guys and gals very much..

Long Weekend..and enjoying it!

The long weekend started yesterday with the opening of the Beijing Olympics and right here in Sunny Singapore, I was busy with work in the morning and then headed off to town for a movie and some serious watch shopping in the afternoon. Tried to cash in on the discounts offered by some department stores to get a discount on 2 watches I've been eyeing but one of the models was out of stock. The SO was very patient and went to other stores with me to try to get the 2nd piece but to no avail.

So, today I decided to try my luck and go down to another outlet and viola! It was available at a discounted price and I was very happy to pay for it and finally get to own my 2nd Fossil Time piece. I'm a believer that one should pay for good quality watches and after years of owning expensive and cheapo $15 watches, I've decided that the former is better choice. The quality is there, it never runs out of style, the battery life is endless (my 1st Fossil is 3 years old and the battery is still going strong!) and of course, the design is really great.

Currently I have 6 watches to my collection - 2 DKNY pieces, 2 Fossil, 1 Swatch, 1 Precious Moment (I know, I know, who buys Precious Moments watches right? I didn't - It was a gift and a very nice one in fact!)

I have 2 more to add to my collection - 1 for sports / outdoor activities (can't be wearing my leather strap watches right?) and a Gold one for dinners / functions to match my outfit. These will come later I guess cos I have no urgent need for them and obviously, I need to save more money after spending like $400+ this weekend.

On a curious note, it's now 5:20pm as I sit in my room to blog this entry and the National Day Parade pre segment starts at 5:45pm. I'm curious because the skies are really dark and a heavy downpour looms (i can hear some thunder in the background too). From what I remember, it has NEVER rained on National Day except in 1966 where PM Lee was a Catholic High standing in the rain with his whole band. I always figured that the government does cloud seeding each year cos it's terrible for it to rain obviously..how can the parade go on? So, I'm really amazed by this year's poor weather ( is it a sudden storm from neighbouring countries?)..I will be tuning in on Channel 5 soon to see what happens.

Gonna be interesting. Poor weather man and parade commander. Must be very stressed now..heee.

HAPPPPIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEE National Day everyone!
ENJOY!

On a Break

Down with a nasty sore throat for the longest time but found the opportunity to take a break off work this week and went to see the doctor. Was expecting him to give me a day off but when he saw that I was a teacher (on my card!) he gave me 2 days and said that teachers need to take care of their voice. So that probably explains his kindness in giving me 2 days off. And boy, I'm savouring every moment of it.

Did laundry today by myself and though it was tiring, at least I'm glad I have the time to do it instead of mum always helping me to do my share on Saturday morning when I've to go back to school for one reason or another. I'm very tired of burning saturdays and sundays for work. At least there is an end to the year. I can see it coming.

Today's programme - off in the afternoon for an important mission (to sign my life away!) and then sis is going to pick me after she finishes work and I have to help her look for a white skirt in lieu of National Day. Then it's off in the evening to spend time with the SO since tomorrow is a half day and there's not much work this period of time.

More work looms when Common Test approaches but for now, I'm celebrating the Singapore Spirit this long weekend and of course, my extra 2 day break!

HAPPY NATIONAL DAY EVERYONE!

Some rest

For once this week I'm finally able to get some rest. Spent yesterday in school for CCA till evening and was quite tired but am glad that I can get to relax and chill on this sabbath day.

Also managed to do a little bit of preparation for next week's classes (something I've not been able to do in a long while) and I feel more prepared for class already. Sometimes I feel I shortchange my students because I don't have time to read my content before hand and just smoke through because I have absolutely no time to do so with other admin and additional duties piling up on me. It actually does feel pretty good to be prepared for class now that I think about it.

Counting down to the National day weekend..and anticipating some good sale (20% storewide!) so I can get some stuff I've been eyeing..time for me to spend my hard earned money!

All the way my Saviour leads me

Had a very edgy day and was feeling out of sorts the entire day as I knew I was in for some serious conversation with the VP today and was psyching myself up in preparation for our meeting. Half the time I was envisioning our mental sparring and trying to conjour out arguments to deflect his viewpoints. Finally, the time came and I think in the midst of our conversation I crumbled a little and tears welled up in my eyes ( I don't normally do this!) but I guess lately I have been very vulnerable and the stress is really getting to me. It threatens to eat me up alive and to rob me of my sanity.

But, I digress - back to the conversation with VP where he finally caved in but not without going down for a fight and I was forced to accept a nasty condition he laid down (that guy sure is a tough cookie) before we came to terms. Sigh. but I'm glad it's over because I've not felt my body feel so weak (must be the lack of food for the whole day!) and listless for a very long time. No hunger pangs, no emptiness in my stomach, no desire for any food (that's why i didn't eat!) but only a lathergy and severe lack of energy. It was not till 5 ish that I ate and felt a lot better. Food really is good for the soul.

And so here I am at cross roads in my life - not sure if the decision I've made is correct but I stand by one saying 'The will of God will not lead you to where the grace of God cannot keep you'. I trust that the spirit has led me to the right path God has in mind for me and I hold to with the promise that he's always with me.

I thank God for everything, good and bad alike, in my life for I know whatever befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.

And this my song through endless ages-Jesus doeth all things well.