Out to Town Day
Saturday came and went. After a easy-going morning 2-hour Chemistry & English tuition, it was lunch at Plaza Singapura at Thai Express. I was hoping for some tom yum soup, but since the other half wasn't up for it, it fell through. Anyway, it's the other half because there are only 2 of us. Then the lazy-Saturday-afternoon syndrome hit us. Just felt like sitting around and stoning the day away. So, the afternoon was spent first stoning at the outdoor amphitheatre, exploring PageOne at Vivocity and stoning once again at Secret Recipe.
God knows what happened to the watermelon juice I ordered. You could get diabetics from one sip of it. Prolly syrup was the culprit. After a change, it tasted more normal. At least the sweetness was appropriate for a cup of watermelon juice. Yeah, beware of juices when you go to Secret Recipe.
In the evening, the initial plan of exploring Fullerton was on its way. Who knows on our way to Fullerton, fireworks start sprouting from the floating stage and there we were catching fireworks live together shoulder to shoulder. Though each firework lasted only for that few seconds, I guess it lived its life well for ending it so beautifully. Fireworks always amazes me to no end, especially watching it with a significant other.
And yes, another new found chill out place for free with live band. Shan't tell you where, but comfy couches with cushions plus jazzy classical music? Nice. Nice to get all comfortable with the nice ambience. (:
What more to end the day with a nice meal once again at Thai Express which was supposed to be a dessert meal. In the end the whiffs of food couldn't stop my hunger from coming up. Oh, do try the fried kuay teow with seafood and 'chye po'. It is wonderfully good, better than eating rice with something. But it was unintentional to be such a supporter of Thai Express yesterday. Well, just take it that there are 4 outlets in City Hall area.
Blah blah blah. It was a 'cold affair' taking public transport with him. According to him, since he hasn't been taking the train for a while, it's fun to observe people on the train. So he was, noticing and commenting about giving up my priority seat loud enough for the commented-person to hear. How scary. But yeah, thumbs up to bulging muscles and fire extinguishers eh?
The poor guy is sick today. Prolly too much fried and junk food over the weekend. You know, you should take care and recover soon. And drink more liang teh. So it's your turn to be on 'silent mode'... and on vibration... In any case, get well for National Day dude.
Till when I'm in the mood for my next paragraph-ic post, it's probably verse form if I'm too tired of forming paragraphs.
Boo... Assignment and exams... AGAIN. :(
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Aiya!
Aiya, missed blogging yesterday. Well yesterday was a family day out. Accompanied mum to the Singapore Garden Festival. There was one held 2 years back. The garden landscapes were good, but the orchid show, rather boring. Still, worth a trip there lah.
Thereafter was shopping!!! Since it was a Wednesday afternoon, shopping malls were kinda quiet. And of course, new season of clothes were out. Almost every shop I entered had something that caught my eye. Just that I wasn't really out to shop that day, and I had no budget for shopping as well. In the end? Got a top for S$19.90 and mum paid for me. (:
Later at night was dinner with kor kor and da sao. We went to this cozy Aglio Olio at Temasek Towers. They serve pasta of HUGE PORTIONS. I ordered a seafood tomato base spaghetti, and I couldn't even finish half of it. If you go there one of these days, share one plate with your friend. Oh, and did I mention their soup of the day was great? The chicken with vegetable soup was really creamy, unlike those watery ones you get at western food stalls. So worth another go, but I think I'll stay away from pasta for a while...
As usual, the day ends with a phone call. But I was still kinda fresh, so played sudoku till it was 2am before the day ended.
And so the sleep cycle gets disrupted. Only managed to drag myself outta bed at 12 noon today. After some household chores, I was rushing to get out for tuition. More motivation today since it's pay day as well!! Also, the reward card that we got at ichiban boshi was expiring today. So RP and I went to indulge and redeem our S$10 voucher and a california handroll.
Oh yes, thank you RP for the macademia (did I spell it correctly?) nuts, chocolate bar and nougats all the way from Australia. I'll enjoy them slowly. Ah, I'm looking forward to a day of breakfast with donuts and a morning message. (:
One more day to Saturday. Yahoo!
Good night everyone. May you wake up with a good morning greeting as well.
I'm getting more vocal nowadays. It's the hormones, and it's you.
Aiya, missed blogging yesterday. Well yesterday was a family day out. Accompanied mum to the Singapore Garden Festival. There was one held 2 years back. The garden landscapes were good, but the orchid show, rather boring. Still, worth a trip there lah.
Thereafter was shopping!!! Since it was a Wednesday afternoon, shopping malls were kinda quiet. And of course, new season of clothes were out. Almost every shop I entered had something that caught my eye. Just that I wasn't really out to shop that day, and I had no budget for shopping as well. In the end? Got a top for S$19.90 and mum paid for me. (:
Later at night was dinner with kor kor and da sao. We went to this cozy Aglio Olio at Temasek Towers. They serve pasta of HUGE PORTIONS. I ordered a seafood tomato base spaghetti, and I couldn't even finish half of it. If you go there one of these days, share one plate with your friend. Oh, and did I mention their soup of the day was great? The chicken with vegetable soup was really creamy, unlike those watery ones you get at western food stalls. So worth another go, but I think I'll stay away from pasta for a while...
As usual, the day ends with a phone call. But I was still kinda fresh, so played sudoku till it was 2am before the day ended.
And so the sleep cycle gets disrupted. Only managed to drag myself outta bed at 12 noon today. After some household chores, I was rushing to get out for tuition. More motivation today since it's pay day as well!! Also, the reward card that we got at ichiban boshi was expiring today. So RP and I went to indulge and redeem our S$10 voucher and a california handroll.
Oh yes, thank you RP for the macademia (did I spell it correctly?) nuts, chocolate bar and nougats all the way from Australia. I'll enjoy them slowly. Ah, I'm looking forward to a day of breakfast with donuts and a morning message. (:
One more day to Saturday. Yahoo!
Good night everyone. May you wake up with a good morning greeting as well.
I'm getting more vocal nowadays. It's the hormones, and it's you.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Another Last Minute Thing...
Come on. I'm not here for you to call one hour before a meeting expecting me to turn up. I don't even know where the meeting's held. Nor am I here for you to send an email yesterday night expecting me to read it yesterday and turn up for the meeting tonight. You can HOPE for me to go, but I'm not going. If you were really sincere in wanting me to appear, you'd have the courtesy to at least inform me earlier. Don't tell me you got my email address wrong. You could have called me.
Good luck with the meeting without the female emcee!
Come on. I'm not here for you to call one hour before a meeting expecting me to turn up. I don't even know where the meeting's held. Nor am I here for you to send an email yesterday night expecting me to read it yesterday and turn up for the meeting tonight. You can HOPE for me to go, but I'm not going. If you were really sincere in wanting me to appear, you'd have the courtesy to at least inform me earlier. Don't tell me you got my email address wrong. You could have called me.
Good luck with the meeting without the female emcee!
So...
And so, the meeting yesterday night was canceled AGAIN. Well Ms. Area Governor, you can't please everyone, there will always be someone who can't attend the meeting. Happy pushing it backwards again and again ya? I've done it twice by reserving slots for your meeting, so no more.
On a lighter note, the cancellation of the meeting meant there was an impromptu meet up with him since it was nights-out for him. Actually I was feeling listless after tuition and area council meeting got canceled. The day felt wasted. Since something better was coming my way, it was an hour's journey to Boon Lay for a 2-and-a-half-hour meet up before an hour's journey back home? Yes yes, pretty rare of Esther to do such things, but oh well, few people are worth the effort and time.
Funny how things went with hands and arms brushing against each other while walking, standing close to each other in shops yet nothing goes beyond. It's frustrating, yet sweet. How many relationships did such things happen? Usually it just accelerates. So on our side, enjoy such awkwardness when it still exists. As you said, haste will only make waste.
This morning, had a swim session with RP. Could only do 8 laps with the 3 weeks lapse since I was sick.
Last check: 46.5 laps
Current check: 54.5 laps (+8 laps)
FYI, one lap for me is 100m, that's 2 "laps" up and down. So current distance stands at 5450m. (:
I'm now charred, chao ta-ed. Seriously tanned. Haha. I like my healthy glow though.
Oh, oh! It is indeed a fine day, Mr. Good Morning. (:
4 more days to Saturday!! Heh.
And so, the meeting yesterday night was canceled AGAIN. Well Ms. Area Governor, you can't please everyone, there will always be someone who can't attend the meeting. Happy pushing it backwards again and again ya? I've done it twice by reserving slots for your meeting, so no more.
On a lighter note, the cancellation of the meeting meant there was an impromptu meet up with him since it was nights-out for him. Actually I was feeling listless after tuition and area council meeting got canceled. The day felt wasted. Since something better was coming my way, it was an hour's journey to Boon Lay for a 2-and-a-half-hour meet up before an hour's journey back home? Yes yes, pretty rare of Esther to do such things, but oh well, few people are worth the effort and time.
Funny how things went with hands and arms brushing against each other while walking, standing close to each other in shops yet nothing goes beyond. It's frustrating, yet sweet. How many relationships did such things happen? Usually it just accelerates. So on our side, enjoy such awkwardness when it still exists. As you said, haste will only make waste.
This morning, had a swim session with RP. Could only do 8 laps with the 3 weeks lapse since I was sick.
Last check: 46.5 laps
Current check: 54.5 laps (+8 laps)
FYI, one lap for me is 100m, that's 2 "laps" up and down. So current distance stands at 5450m. (:
I'm now charred, chao ta-ed. Seriously tanned. Haha. I like my healthy glow though.
Oh, oh! It is indeed a fine day, Mr. Good Morning. (:
4 more days to Saturday!! Heh.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Weekends!
I used not look forward to weekends, not that I dread them, but I tutor on weekends, just like weekdays. Feels the same as any other day. Somehow now I have something to look forward to on weekends, even if it's for a few hours. (:
Right, I'm bored and I can't get to start on my assignment so here I am blogging. Tuition's canceled apparently because my kid has a stomachache today. There's still area council meeting tonight but it's fine. Since it's in town, I might get some cookies from famous amos, been craving since I was coughing like mad. It's quite rare that I'm blabbing like that. You can more or less guess how bored I am.
It's only Monday. Only Monday. 5 days more to Saturday. Cool, impatience is creeping up on me. I'm running out of things to say. Shall go and occupy myself by conquering levels of taiko drums. 咚咚咚！
I used not look forward to weekends, not that I dread them, but I tutor on weekends, just like weekdays. Feels the same as any other day. Somehow now I have something to look forward to on weekends, even if it's for a few hours. (:
Right, I'm bored and I can't get to start on my assignment so here I am blogging. Tuition's canceled apparently because my kid has a stomachache today. There's still area council meeting tonight but it's fine. Since it's in town, I might get some cookies from famous amos, been craving since I was coughing like mad. It's quite rare that I'm blabbing like that. You can more or less guess how bored I am.
It's only Monday. Only Monday. 5 days more to Saturday. Cool, impatience is creeping up on me. I'm running out of things to say. Shall go and occupy myself by conquering levels of taiko drums. 咚咚咚！
Start Your Day Well!
Let's see, a good night's sleep till noon,
Followed by a cup of english breakfast tea with butter biscuits in front of the tv,
Topped up by a sms at 5.52am.
What more to ask for than a good start on a monday for the long week ahead?
That's why, never underestimate the power of a simple greeting.
It can make a difference.
Just one of those simple pleasures of life.
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After a hiatus of 3 weeks or so,
I finally managed to catch the 2nd last episode of Solitary v 2.0 yesterday night at 12.30am.
And of course catching up on some "me time".
Perhaps more of "me time" tomorrow.
A movie on my own, again.
Let's see, a good night's sleep till noon,
Followed by a cup of english breakfast tea with butter biscuits in front of the tv,
Topped up by a sms at 5.52am.
What more to ask for than a good start on a monday for the long week ahead?
That's why, never underestimate the power of a simple greeting.
It can make a difference.
Just one of those simple pleasures of life.
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After a hiatus of 3 weeks or so,
I finally managed to catch the 2nd last episode of Solitary v 2.0 yesterday night at 12.30am.
And of course catching up on some "me time".
Perhaps more of "me time" tomorrow.
A movie on my own, again.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Grades Galore
Results are out once again. This time much faster. Well, results are as expected, did relatively well. At the upper end of the bell curve, but could do better I guess. Ok, I sound depressed. Probably disappointed because when I told my mum I got my result, she didn't bother to ask further. Maybe because he is around. If you don't bother, it's alright. I can throw confetti above my head and wave poms poms for myself.
Here it is mum, I'm averaging A- for the past few modules despite my busy hectic schedules. Don't ask me why there's a minus sign at the end, why can't you say, "A job well done!"? Be proud that I'm averaging A-, instead of asking why I didn't score an A. Fuck.
Sometimes, it becomes depressing. I'm out to score, I'm not out to just pass. I'm ace-ing. Why can't you be happy for me? Yes yes yes, go ahead and spend the little time you have with him. I'll still sticking out there well, on my own.
And to myself, I think you did well with juggling so many things. Keep it up. I will be proud of you when you finally wear your graduation robe and mortar board. You deserve more than just a pat on your back.
Results are out once again. This time much faster. Well, results are as expected, did relatively well. At the upper end of the bell curve, but could do better I guess. Ok, I sound depressed. Probably disappointed because when I told my mum I got my result, she didn't bother to ask further. Maybe because he is around. If you don't bother, it's alright. I can throw confetti above my head and wave poms poms for myself.
Here it is mum, I'm averaging A- for the past few modules despite my busy hectic schedules. Don't ask me why there's a minus sign at the end, why can't you say, "A job well done!"? Be proud that I'm averaging A-, instead of asking why I didn't score an A. Fuck.
Sometimes, it becomes depressing. I'm out to score, I'm not out to just pass. I'm ace-ing. Why can't you be happy for me? Yes yes yes, go ahead and spend the little time you have with him. I'll still sticking out there well, on my own.
And to myself, I think you did well with juggling so many things. Keep it up. I will be proud of you when you finally wear your graduation robe and mortar board. You deserve more than just a pat on your back.
Best-est Thus Far
Finally and finally, I found someone (and vice versa) who has the same likings for dates as me - exploring places. Yesterday was a great start to exploring unique places other than just the usual: restaurant-dinner-movie-shopping-go home-date.
So yesterday, after hanging around at Jieyi's steamboat dinner birthday celebration, he and I went to Terminal 3, as decided earlier. We explored every level of the airport, like children going "wah" at new places, turning heads here and there trying to capture every visual element. Even there was this silence, the absence of conversations, it felt right. It was just enjoyable walking around together, basking in each other's company.
We took lifts and escalators, different ones for the experience, like we've never seen them before. Wow-ed at the departure hall because the nice Gelare restaurant was in there, so were the nicer shops. Until we were done with the discoveries, we went for a second-round meal at Popeye's, which I was very eager to try.
Crowded and crowded it was. Chewy chicken strips, crispy cajun fries with tons of chili sauce and plain biscuits with strawberry jam. Increasingly the meal had its oiliness effect on us and we adjourned to sitting areas for a long chat till the expensive cab-fare ride home at midnight.
The highlight of it all? The ability to just be ourselves comfortably. I get hyped up each time I reflect back on this particular date probably because I never had it like that before, a pure innocent date where it's enjoyable and pleasing.
Guess what, typing about it sets a smile on my face. (:
More and more of such dates to come!
Finally and finally, I found someone (and vice versa) who has the same likings for dates as me - exploring places. Yesterday was a great start to exploring unique places other than just the usual: restaurant-dinner-movie-shopping-go home-date.
So yesterday, after hanging around at Jieyi's steamboat dinner birthday celebration, he and I went to Terminal 3, as decided earlier. We explored every level of the airport, like children going "wah" at new places, turning heads here and there trying to capture every visual element. Even there was this silence, the absence of conversations, it felt right. It was just enjoyable walking around together, basking in each other's company.
We took lifts and escalators, different ones for the experience, like we've never seen them before. Wow-ed at the departure hall because the nice Gelare restaurant was in there, so were the nicer shops. Until we were done with the discoveries, we went for a second-round meal at Popeye's, which I was very eager to try.
Crowded and crowded it was. Chewy chicken strips, crispy cajun fries with tons of chili sauce and plain biscuits with strawberry jam. Increasingly the meal had its oiliness effect on us and we adjourned to sitting areas for a long chat till the expensive cab-fare ride home at midnight.
The highlight of it all? The ability to just be ourselves comfortably. I get hyped up each time I reflect back on this particular date probably because I never had it like that before, a pure innocent date where it's enjoyable and pleasing.
Guess what, typing about it sets a smile on my face. (:
More and more of such dates to come!
Friday, July 25, 2008
How do you know?
How do you know if he or she is the one? Just caught me by chance again while browsing blogs. I've seen people going into courtships, couples getting married, couples getting divorced. In the midst of all these, I wonder if he will be/is the one.
Will he be the one I'll live with for the rest of my life?
Will he be the one that I CAN live with for the rest of my life?
Will he even be the one I can't live without?
Sometimes the questions make courtships all the more mysterious, all the more scary yet exciting at the same time.
It just creates never-ending questions that I become so unsure myself.
How do you know if he or she is the one? Just caught me by chance again while browsing blogs. I've seen people going into courtships, couples getting married, couples getting divorced. In the midst of all these, I wonder if he will be/is the one.
Will he be the one I'll live with for the rest of my life?
Will he be the one that I CAN live with for the rest of my life?
Will he even be the one I can't live without?
Sometimes the questions make courtships all the more mysterious, all the more scary yet exciting at the same time.
It just creates never-ending questions that I become so unsure myself.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
In the midst of stuff...
I was getting busy with tutoring and all of a sudden my mind went blank. He came into my brainwaves when suddenly 'pop!', my mind gets back to work without much effort. I wonder how he's doing yet I don't really mind the absence of him nor his voice. You can kinda say he was on my mind, but I wasn't really missing him. Haha. It's complicated.
When I'm traveling home and hands free, it's not like I scramble to want to leave a message on his mobile nor is there this intense want to hear his voice. But I'm looking forward to meeting him this weekend.
In the afternoons, I wondered if your mind also went blank for a few seconds and I was thought of. These nights without the late night chats, I could still fall asleep with ease and wonder if you're asleep and sleeping well.
We are getting to know each other that bit by bit.
It's a blossoming friendship, and I like it this way.
*Haha, mushy stuff not at its highest point yet. Are you shivering yet?*
I was getting busy with tutoring and all of a sudden my mind went blank. He came into my brainwaves when suddenly 'pop!', my mind gets back to work without much effort. I wonder how he's doing yet I don't really mind the absence of him nor his voice. You can kinda say he was on my mind, but I wasn't really missing him. Haha. It's complicated.
When I'm traveling home and hands free, it's not like I scramble to want to leave a message on his mobile nor is there this intense want to hear his voice. But I'm looking forward to meeting him this weekend.
In the afternoons, I wondered if your mind also went blank for a few seconds and I was thought of. These nights without the late night chats, I could still fall asleep with ease and wonder if you're asleep and sleeping well.
We are getting to know each other that bit by bit.
It's a blossoming friendship, and I like it this way.
*Haha, mushy stuff not at its highest point yet. Are you shivering yet?*
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