Been back at school yesterday and today for meetings. Yesterday was the staff meeting. Surprisingly, it was held only for half a day.. By noon, its over. Now, that's so unlike the usual end of year meeting practice. I did stay up til 3.30pm to settle the engagement and contract of the volleyball coach and clearing some of the stuffs on my table. Those which I've taken off the shelves and placed in 2 huge piles on the table way back before I went for the Bali trip.
Hubby is home, overseeing the installation of the new air con units. We decided to replace the old Fujitsu System 5 with the new Mitsubishi System 2. No point having 2 air con units in the living room plus in the study room cos we never use it. We only use it for master bedroom and the multi media room. So when i came back, the house is in quite a mess.
Today was really hectic. I was having 2 meetings at the same time. Mother Tongue and Humanities meeting. I was appointed the welfare coordinator for humanities dept. I was surprised at first... the negative feelings inside me building up, but I tell myself, must view it positively... Its not so bad. Not as bad as being the chairman of the SWC of the school. Anyway, lunch at Swensons Causeway Pt was a treat by Henry. Afterwhich, I had to rush back to school to go to Dunearn Sec for a workshop by Cikgu Supandi on the O-level paper 1. It was really useful. I was surprised again that cikgu supandi seems to recognise me. Lately, it seems that many cikgu recognises me. Maybe I've been in the service too long already.
Hubby fetch me with IT-IT.. ;-) We went IMM to go shopping! I want to change my wardrobe for the new year. So, went to compare prices. Probably going JB tomorrow to shop. As for the trip to IMM just now, we bought some things at Daiso and I bought a pair of beautiful black velvet wedge sandals which i intend to wear to school when the weather is not so wet.
And now, here I am back at home. from now til school reopens, I shall enjoy the remaining days of my holiday.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
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Merry Christmas!
As usual, on Christmas day, its a must to go to Margaret's house. Last year, I went alone and Joanna and hubby was around. This year, I went with Wani, Yati and their families. Tutu has to work.
While waiting for the both of them to arrive, I took a walk around her neighbourhood. I can still remember clearly the route I took to school everyday during primary school. The stairs appear not so high now that I'm an adult. I always remember it as a never ending steep flight of stairs. The large trees lining the carpark, seems just like it was 20 years ago. Funny how some things never change.
Anyway, when everybody has arrived, we went up and saw Rebecca, Joanna and hubby there. Sat around for a while, nibbling on the biscuits. It was quite crowded as there were endless guests coming in. We had a feast! Wani asked margaret's mother for the recipe of the chicken wings. It's really one of a kind. If I'm not wrong, she added ginger, garlic, chilli powder and a little bit of sesame oil. Before frying, she added it to the corn flour. Must try it one day. Maybe tomorrow? Let's see what time i wake up tomorrow... hehe. But I must say, I'm more confident cooking now. I guess sooner or later, every woman will know how to cook. Look at me. I thought I'll never pick up the skill, but I've managed to cook up quite a number of dishes myself. Pat on the back for me... ;-)
What did I hear outside? Seems like Gemilang has started... I'm outta here!
While waiting for the both of them to arrive, I took a walk around her neighbourhood. I can still remember clearly the route I took to school everyday during primary school. The stairs appear not so high now that I'm an adult. I always remember it as a never ending steep flight of stairs. The large trees lining the carpark, seems just like it was 20 years ago. Funny how some things never change.
Anyway, when everybody has arrived, we went up and saw Rebecca, Joanna and hubby there. Sat around for a while, nibbling on the biscuits. It was quite crowded as there were endless guests coming in. We had a feast! Wani asked margaret's mother for the recipe of the chicken wings. It's really one of a kind. If I'm not wrong, she added ginger, garlic, chilli powder and a little bit of sesame oil. Before frying, she added it to the corn flour. Must try it one day. Maybe tomorrow? Let's see what time i wake up tomorrow... hehe. But I must say, I'm more confident cooking now. I guess sooner or later, every woman will know how to cook. Look at me. I thought I'll never pick up the skill, but I've managed to cook up quite a number of dishes myself. Pat on the back for me... ;-)
What did I hear outside? Seems like Gemilang has started... I'm outta here!
Sunday, December 24, 2006
DID I MARRY OR FALL IN LOVE THE RIGHT PERSON?
During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. Shesaid,"How do I know if I married the right person?"
I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, "Itdepends. Is that your husband?" In all seriousness, she answered "How doyou know?"
Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it'sweighing on your mind. Here's the answer.
EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love withyour spouse. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and likedtheir idiosyncrasies.
Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was acompletely natural and spontaneous experience.
You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" inlove...Because it's happening TO YOU.
People in love sometimes say, "I was swept of my feet." Think about theimagery of that expression. It implies that you were just standingthere; doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU.
Falling is love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. Butafter a few years of marriage, the euphoria of love fades. It's thenatural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone callsbecome a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (whenit happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute,drive you nuts.
The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if youthink about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference betweenthe initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angrysubsequent stage.
At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, "Did I marrythe right person?" And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria ofthe love you once had, you may begin to desire that experience withsomeone else. This is when marriages breakdown. People blame theirspouse for their unhappiness and look outside their marriage forfulfillment.
Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity isthe most obvious. But sometimes people turn to work, church, a hobby, afriendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances. But the answer to thisdilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage. It lies within it. I'm notsaying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else. You could.
And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation afew years later. Because (listen carefully to this):
THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT'S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.
SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVERjust happen to you. You can't "find" LASTING love. You have to "make" itday in and day out. That's why we have the expression "the labor oflove." Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly,it takes WISDOM.You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work.
Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specificthings you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with yourmarriage.
Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), thereare also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exerciseprogram makes you physically stronger, certain habits in yourrelationship WILL make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause andeffect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable...you can "make" love.
Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... Not just a feeling.
During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. Shesaid,"How do I know if I married the right person?"
I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, "Itdepends. Is that your husband?" In all seriousness, she answered "How doyou know?"
Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it'sweighing on your mind. Here's the answer.
EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love withyour spouse. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and likedtheir idiosyncrasies.
Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was acompletely natural and spontaneous experience.
You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" inlove...Because it's happening TO YOU.
People in love sometimes say, "I was swept of my feet." Think about theimagery of that expression. It implies that you were just standingthere; doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU.
Falling is love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. Butafter a few years of marriage, the euphoria of love fades. It's thenatural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone callsbecome a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (whenit happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute,drive you nuts.
The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if youthink about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference betweenthe initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angrysubsequent stage.
At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, "Did I marrythe right person?" And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria ofthe love you once had, you may begin to desire that experience withsomeone else. This is when marriages breakdown. People blame theirspouse for their unhappiness and look outside their marriage forfulfillment.
Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity isthe most obvious. But sometimes people turn to work, church, a hobby, afriendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances. But the answer to thisdilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage. It lies within it. I'm notsaying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else. You could.
And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation afew years later. Because (listen carefully to this):
THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT'S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.
SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVERjust happen to you. You can't "find" LASTING love. You have to "make" itday in and day out. That's why we have the expression "the labor oflove." Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly,it takes WISDOM.You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work.
Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specificthings you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with yourmarriage.
Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), thereare also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exerciseprogram makes you physically stronger, certain habits in yourrelationship WILL make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause andeffect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable...you can "make" love.
Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... Not just a feeling.
PINTU
Went here yesterday to watch the play 'PINTU' by Teater Ekamatra. Its at the playden at the Arts House, formerly the Old Parliament House. Father-in-law is one of the actors, playing the role 'Ustaz'. Its worth watching.. Pity that response from the public wasn't so good. Maybe it could be due to the price of the tickets: $17 each. Story is adapted from Isa Kamari's book and was directed by sani Hussin. Most of Isa Kamari's stories are really deep but very very difficult to understand. However, sani hussin has pieced it together beautifully. All the actors are good, especially Fared Jainal ( who took on 3 characters ). However, I have a bit of difficulty appreciating Suhaili's style ( the female narrator ). True, its amazing how she can memorise all the lines and control her vocal cords BUT.. well, i don't like her style. Its individual preferences I guess. :-)
Went with hubby and in laws. We had supper at Towner's Adam corner after that. That's my 'tempat bubur' and guess what i had for supper.... ;-)
Friday, December 22, 2006
Salsa class
Just came back from class and decided to stay at yishun til hubby comes back from work. I'll fetch him at yishun mrt later. Class was ok.. many didn't come, maybe cos its the christmas weekend.. I'm amazed that we've completed all the steps for salsa beginners 2. Last class on 5th jan and we'll start beginners 3 the following week. Amazing... Never thought I'd be able to dance salsa.. Thanks to the instructor... joshua, who patiently show the steps and keep the class lively. ;-)
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Camp in school!
Camp started yesterday actually but I came in this morning cos yesterday I had to go to skin centre for my 3rd liquid nitrogen treatment. They had bbq in the afternoon and games in the evening. The rest of the time, I'm mostly doing my work. Hey, I managed to do some work! Am now very sleepy... Funny how I don't feel sleepy at this time when I'm at home. In school, I wish I could hop into bed.. my bed at home.. argh! I really don't like this part of the camp. I miss the comfort of my bed already... Oh dear, so sleepy I can barely open my eyes... and.. you know what, I'm just going to find a quiet spot somewhere and sleep. Maybe go to kee ting's place... or go to peipin's place... i think pei pin's place better... ok la, good nite!
Monday, December 18, 2006
Biarlah Rahsia
Pernahkah Kau Bermimpi Seketika
Berada Di Tempatku
Membayangkan Pahit Manis Berlalu
Entah Siapa Yang Tahu
Mungkin Nanti Kau Jua Merasakan
Berdepan Dengan Kata Menyesakkan
Takkan Tugumu Kebal
Tiada Pertimbangan
Keheningan Malam Membangunkan
Kepayahan Jiwa Meluahkan
Andai Kau Jujur Memahami
Tiadaku Menjauhi
Dan Kisahku Yang Masih Panjang
Menambahkan Berat Yang Memandang
Lantas Ku Pendam
Ku Putuskan
Biarlah Rahsia
Semakin Aku Hidup Dalam Cinta
Tiada Kuasa Mampu Menghalangnya
Hentikan Kata Kata
Bertulangkan Dusta
Pernahkah Kau Bermimpi Seketika
Berada Di Tempatku
Pernahkah Kau Bermimpi Seketika
Berada Di Tempatku
Membayangkan Pahit Manis Berlalu
Entah Siapa Yang Tahu
Mungkin Nanti Kau Jua Merasakan
Berdepan Dengan Kata Menyesakkan
Takkan Tugumu Kebal
Tiada Pertimbangan
Keheningan Malam Membangunkan
Kepayahan Jiwa Meluahkan
Andai Kau Jujur Memahami
Tiadaku Menjauhi
Dan Kisahku Yang Masih Panjang
Menambahkan Berat Yang Memandang
Lantas Ku Pendam
Ku Putuskan
Biarlah Rahsia
Semakin Aku Hidup Dalam Cinta
Tiada Kuasa Mampu Menghalangnya
Hentikan Kata Kata
Bertulangkan Dusta
Pernahkah Kau Bermimpi Seketika
Berada Di Tempatku
Friday, December 15, 2006
I'm back from bali! ;-) Enjoyed my holiday... Nikko Bali is great! by far, the best hotel i've stayed in. I only knew that its a 5* hotel after we've reached there. I leave all details to hubby. I couldn't even recall which hotel I'm going to stay at before the holiday. We were treated like treasured guests. Managed to catch the Kecak dance, Uluwatu sunset, Jimbaran seafood dinner, a pampering 2 hour body massage and hair spa, shopping at Kuta Square, walked along Kuta beach and the hotel dinners... one at the main restaurant and the other by the poolside / beach. It was an unforgettable holiday! Furthermore, its with my beloved hubby.. ;-)
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Today, like most days the past 2 weeks, woke up late. At around 2pm, went for Lin's insurance agent's son's birthday party at United Square and stayed there for about an hour plus. Then rushed back to Woodlands, to attend Mila's engagement ceremony. Surprise surprise to see the newly weds there. I can't remember the last time Sabri actually joined our gatherings. The wedding date has been set at 18th Nov 2007. So, Mila has about 11 months to prepare. Lin and I were engaged for 1 year 3 months. We had plenty of time to prepare. I don't believe in engagements that are too long. I don't understand how some people can get engaged for more than 2 years. Anything can happen along the way. But engagement is necessary so as to mentally prepare the couple for the big day and the life afterwards.
Anyway, me now at Yishun. Lin helping my bro to put together the wires for the new starhub digital set top box. Lin wants him to learn so that if he's interested in this kind of things, he can help out during his DJs. So while waiting, I have time to update my blog.
Anyway, me now at Yishun. Lin helping my bro to put together the wires for the new starhub digital set top box. Lin wants him to learn so that if he's interested in this kind of things, he can help out during his DJs. So while waiting, I have time to update my blog.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Supposed to go to JB with Sunita and Zan but at 1.30am yesterday before I sleep, Sunita messaged saying that it's postponed to the week after next to wait for salary to come in. The other reason is that Shaiful has to go to school.
Anyway, I woke up late.. ( nothing new ). I was in a state of confusion. Cos I dreamt I had already woken up... haha.. Sat in front of the tv and just wasting time away. :-( Dunno what come over me today. Around 1.30pm, haikal called saying they've reached woodlands checkpoint. So I went over to fetch them and they stayed at my place til about 4.30pm. Sent them back and after that, I just sat here in front of the pc til maghrib. Solat and then cooked dinner. Immediately after that, came back to the pc. The pc is like a magnet today. I hate it when I spend so much time here doing nothing productive and can't help it! What have I been doing all this while in front of the pc? Well, first, doing up my multiply site. I was hesitant about linking this blog to multiply but I did linked it to my geocities website which, can actually lead to this blog after all. Hmmm.... Secondly, chatting with dear old mate, zul. And lastly, played internet game...
Anyway, I woke up late.. ( nothing new ). I was in a state of confusion. Cos I dreamt I had already woken up... haha.. Sat in front of the tv and just wasting time away. :-( Dunno what come over me today. Around 1.30pm, haikal called saying they've reached woodlands checkpoint. So I went over to fetch them and they stayed at my place til about 4.30pm. Sent them back and after that, I just sat here in front of the pc til maghrib. Solat and then cooked dinner. Immediately after that, came back to the pc. The pc is like a magnet today. I hate it when I spend so much time here doing nothing productive and can't help it! What have I been doing all this while in front of the pc? Well, first, doing up my multiply site. I was hesitant about linking this blog to multiply but I did linked it to my geocities website which, can actually lead to this blog after all. Hmmm.... Secondly, chatting with dear old mate, zul. And lastly, played internet game...
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Can't believe the terrible mood swings I'm having lately. Must be the PMS but I don't recall having such a bad PMS in a long time. Lately, I feel so insecure. Dunno for what reason! I feel like how I used to feel at the time I was in the last year at Uni and the period that I just graduated from Uni. I feel I'm the most ugly, undesirable person I've ever known.. I feel so old and so lack of energy. I feel depressed at times. Maybe the after effects of recovering from a long illness. Think I was ill for one whole month.. This year, my health hadn't been so good. But how can that be? I take care of myself.. I do! But I've taken the maximum no of days of MC! What's worse, its the holidays, and yet I'm still feeling NOT OKAY!
Thankfully, hubby has been very patient with me. But its not that I'm taking advantage of his patience. I have no intention to do that. I just can't control my emotions lately... And it makes me more angry with myself.... But I think I'm subconsciously angry with something else. You know.. when u don't want to blame others, u blame yourself instead and force yourself to take the blame. I don't know what's worse!
At other times, I get really happy.. like just now, after dinner with margaret at causeway point banquet ( and going window shopping for clothes - I don't find anything nice to buy- very rare), the moment i reached home, I took out the new iron i bought, and start ironing away. I finished ironing most of the pile of clothes in my wardrobe. I was so elated! Felt so happy and proud that I've completed a task. ( The steam iron was great! No more stubborn creases) AND THEN... depression sets in..
sigh
Thankfully, hubby has been very patient with me. But its not that I'm taking advantage of his patience. I have no intention to do that. I just can't control my emotions lately... And it makes me more angry with myself.... But I think I'm subconsciously angry with something else. You know.. when u don't want to blame others, u blame yourself instead and force yourself to take the blame. I don't know what's worse!
At other times, I get really happy.. like just now, after dinner with margaret at causeway point banquet ( and going window shopping for clothes - I don't find anything nice to buy- very rare), the moment i reached home, I took out the new iron i bought, and start ironing away. I finished ironing most of the pile of clothes in my wardrobe. I was so elated! Felt so happy and proud that I've completed a task. ( The steam iron was great! No more stubborn creases) AND THEN... depression sets in..
sigh
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
There are a few things I learn from reading my emails and some "useful" websites these days. (Yeay! Its the holidays!)
1. Blueberries and Soy products are good for health.
2. "My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.'
3. "All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape being separated from them.' (Yoga Journal Daily- 29th OCt )
4. 24 Hour Detox Diet Basics -
The basis for this detox diet is 4 glasses of fresh pomegranate juice, slow-cooked brown rice, a high-power vegetable salad, and 200 grams of raw almonds. ( Weekly Detox Tips newsletters- Oct 26)
5. Crunchy veges cut risk of lung cancer - broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips, collard greens, brussels sprouts, cabbage, rutabaga, Chinese cabbage, bok choy, horseradish, radishes, and watercress.
6. Look for products with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as their active ingredients in sunscreens.. these are good for you. What's not good is are paraben derivatives, benzophenone-3, homosalate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC), octyl-methoxycinnamate, and octyl dimethyl PABA.
1. Blueberries and Soy products are good for health.
2. "My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.'
3. "All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape being separated from them.' (Yoga Journal Daily- 29th OCt )
4. 24 Hour Detox Diet Basics -
The basis for this detox diet is 4 glasses of fresh pomegranate juice, slow-cooked brown rice, a high-power vegetable salad, and 200 grams of raw almonds. ( Weekly Detox Tips newsletters- Oct 26)
5. Crunchy veges cut risk of lung cancer - broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips, collard greens, brussels sprouts, cabbage, rutabaga, Chinese cabbage, bok choy, horseradish, radishes, and watercress.
6. Look for products with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as their active ingredients in sunscreens.. these are good for you. What's not good is are paraben derivatives, benzophenone-3, homosalate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC), octyl-methoxycinnamate, and octyl dimethyl PABA.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Writing fewer and fewer blog entries lately. At times, I'm afraid of revealing my thoughts for others to read. But then, blogging seems the only way to jot down what's happening around me. I still keep blog entries from as early as 2 years ago.
Anyway, time to update. Iz'aan is 3 1/2 months old! HE has become so adorable! But i don't have his pics here with me now. I'll upload ASAP.
My in-laws who have been staying with me for the past 2 months or so has finally gotten their new flat at block 835, woodlands, somewhere near fushan park, somewhere near my school. They are in the process of moving their things from a flat in sengkang today. The small boxes came in yesterday. The bigger furniture are coming in today. The hassle of moving house... I wonder if I'll be moving in the future. The rooms are too small.
I'd successfully lost about 4 kg. Am 54kg now... Am ready to have a baby and looking forward to it. Don't know when God will grant me the gift.
By the way, I've been learning Salsa for the past 1 1/2 months at Nee Soon East CC with Sunita. Looking forward to the class every Friday at 7pm. I missed last session though, cos I'm not feeling well. I'd rather go out with Lin, skip the staff dinner and skip the dance. At least if I feel tired and want to go home, I can do so anytime.
TOday went for Abg Khairi's son's cukur rambut. HE has 3 children now! How time flies! Everybody asked where is Lin.
"Hai? Solo lagi? Mana Fadlin?"
"A'ah lah, solo selalu. Fadlin ada drama rehearsal kat TK. Dia kirim salam"
Solo again... sigh... what to do? Hubby is too ambitious. Everything he wants, except family. I can understand the studies and overtime part, but not the drama commitments. Throughout the time his parents are staying with us, he's hardly at home to spend time with them. He has the Gemilang comedy competition and the latest TK production rehearsals. He did spend some time over the weekends with me, but his family, esp his mum, kept asking when he'll be home. For me, I went to Yishun as much as I can. He is always busy. We haven't even gone to my sister's place for raya and his uncle's and aunties' houses. I feel so bad.
Anyway, time to update. Iz'aan is 3 1/2 months old! HE has become so adorable! But i don't have his pics here with me now. I'll upload ASAP.
My in-laws who have been staying with me for the past 2 months or so has finally gotten their new flat at block 835, woodlands, somewhere near fushan park, somewhere near my school. They are in the process of moving their things from a flat in sengkang today. The small boxes came in yesterday. The bigger furniture are coming in today. The hassle of moving house... I wonder if I'll be moving in the future. The rooms are too small.
I'd successfully lost about 4 kg. Am 54kg now... Am ready to have a baby and looking forward to it. Don't know when God will grant me the gift.
By the way, I've been learning Salsa for the past 1 1/2 months at Nee Soon East CC with Sunita. Looking forward to the class every Friday at 7pm. I missed last session though, cos I'm not feeling well. I'd rather go out with Lin, skip the staff dinner and skip the dance. At least if I feel tired and want to go home, I can do so anytime.
TOday went for Abg Khairi's son's cukur rambut. HE has 3 children now! How time flies! Everybody asked where is Lin.
"Hai? Solo lagi? Mana Fadlin?"
"A'ah lah, solo selalu. Fadlin ada drama rehearsal kat TK. Dia kirim salam"
Solo again... sigh... what to do? Hubby is too ambitious. Everything he wants, except family. I can understand the studies and overtime part, but not the drama commitments. Throughout the time his parents are staying with us, he's hardly at home to spend time with them. He has the Gemilang comedy competition and the latest TK production rehearsals. He did spend some time over the weekends with me, but his family, esp his mum, kept asking when he'll be home. For me, I went to Yishun as much as I can. He is always busy. We haven't even gone to my sister's place for raya and his uncle's and aunties' houses. I feel so bad.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Your Life Colors
You scored mainly in the Water-Earth quadrant. This 'Green' quadrant highlights the 'down-to-earth' aspect of your personality and your enjoyment of everyday life. You like to 'go with the flow', enjoying all sorts of practical experiences. Your life is like a river which flows across the ground, meandering towards the sea. When obstacles arise you will adapt and flow around them, without too much worry or concern. An 'earth' person will very much live life in the present, rather than worrying too much about the future.
People who map into this quadrant will often seek a variety of everyday experiences and base their decisions on what they have personally experienced, rather than what someone has told them or what they have read about. Therefore, sometimes you may delay making a decision because you have no 'real world' data to tell you what to do. You like to be totally happy with any decision before taking action.
You are likely to be good observer and take in a lot of visual data. Details are important to you and you will often take time to find out how something works. You usually like the 'best' in everything you do and therefore your standards and expectation of others may be too high. Remember that no-one is perfect!
Quality in everything you do is important to you. However, realize that you may sometimes have to compromise to meet the needs of others.
Copyright © Dick McCann 1996, 1999
You scored mainly in the Water-Earth quadrant. This 'Green' quadrant highlights the 'down-to-earth' aspect of your personality and your enjoyment of everyday life. You like to 'go with the flow', enjoying all sorts of practical experiences. Your life is like a river which flows across the ground, meandering towards the sea. When obstacles arise you will adapt and flow around them, without too much worry or concern. An 'earth' person will very much live life in the present, rather than worrying too much about the future.
People who map into this quadrant will often seek a variety of everyday experiences and base their decisions on what they have personally experienced, rather than what someone has told them or what they have read about. Therefore, sometimes you may delay making a decision because you have no 'real world' data to tell you what to do. You like to be totally happy with any decision before taking action.
You are likely to be good observer and take in a lot of visual data. Details are important to you and you will often take time to find out how something works. You usually like the 'best' in everything you do and therefore your standards and expectation of others may be too high. Remember that no-one is perfect!
Quality in everything you do is important to you. However, realize that you may sometimes have to compromise to meet the needs of others.
Copyright © Dick McCann 1996, 1999
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Time to update! Schools hols is coming to an end. How time flies. Felt like just yesterday i was so happy i have one month ahead to relax and enjoy. Had time to go on a short trip to cameron highlands. The journey up was trying, the journey down was even more challenging. I knew the journey would be horrible but being stubborn, still wanted to experience it myself. There's no satisfaction in hearing from others. Sometimes, you just want to taste it yourself and give the verdict.
Its the tea leaves farm in the background!
Overlooking the cactus valley.
Short hike @ the mossy forest. I slipped and almost fell coz the ground was really slippery. See the moss on the branches? Can't find it in Singapore's Bukit Timah reserve.
Not forgetting the strawberry farm! Since its so near the town, we decided to just take a short walk. Bought some fresh strawberries and dried ones too.
Lin and I at top of Mt Brinchang. Saved the trouble to hiking up the mountain. There's a road leading all the way up! Is it considered cheating? Well, we did some climbing! Up that structure we are standing on. ITs about 3 storeys high.
It was an interesting 3 day trip. Was a refreshing break from school. But given the choice, i wouldn't want to go up there again for the second time.Now I can tell others, I've been there.
Its the tea leaves farm in the background!
Overlooking the cactus valley.
Short hike @ the mossy forest. I slipped and almost fell coz the ground was really slippery. See the moss on the branches? Can't find it in Singapore's Bukit Timah reserve.
Not forgetting the strawberry farm! Since its so near the town, we decided to just take a short walk. Bought some fresh strawberries and dried ones too.
Lin and I at top of Mt Brinchang. Saved the trouble to hiking up the mountain. There's a road leading all the way up! Is it considered cheating? Well, we did some climbing! Up that structure we are standing on. ITs about 3 storeys high.
It was an interesting 3 day trip. Was a refreshing break from school. But given the choice, i wouldn't want to go up there again for the second time.Now I can tell others, I've been there.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Got my new car yesterday. Bright light blue nissan march. Loved the car. Hated the colour. I changed the season parking today at Civic centre after parking the car at causeway point. Then went on a shopping spree. This always happens when I had made a wrong choice. In this case, the colour. What's worse, I'm stuck to this colour for at least 5 years down the road. Maybe even longer, God knows. Remembered how i chose the colour. First decided on the red. But seeing the red on the road, its not really an impressive colour. Then, was pondering on the orange but somehow decided on the bright green. But Clare said its not the previous model's green. So, changed it to blue. Guess if you can't decide, and ponder for too long, sometimes the results are still not satisfactory.
anyway, spent about $250 today. bought clothes ( lots of it) and a pair of URS inc sandals which cost me $50. I'm spending another $350 on accessories for the car. wondering if i'll be spending more than i should.... hmmm...
anyway, spent about $250 today. bought clothes ( lots of it) and a pair of URS inc sandals which cost me $50. I'm spending another $350 on accessories for the car. wondering if i'll be spending more than i should.... hmmm...
Sunday, May 21, 2006
hi hi hi!
been 2 months plus since my last update. hmmm... let me see, what can i share in here?
one more week of school before june holiday. excited... this june, i'm getting a new car, my long-est friend, mus, is getting married on 4th june. lin's 2 very good friends getting married, one end of this week, another on the 11th. there's the cameron highlands trip to look forward in a couple of weeks, there's the melaka trip with the higher mother tongue group on the 3rd week.
Been following the American Idol religiously this year. LEft with 2 hopeful idols to be now. ( LIstening to Bad Day now...
Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
Don't know why, every time, elimination round, as they play this song, i cried along with the eliminated one... sigh...
Watched the Da VInci code at EW cinema at Sunplaza yesterday. Waited for the movie for half a year and it was disappointing. Book's definitely more satisfying than the movie.
Watched Mentah : barisan puteri-puteri. So far, the best malay theatre production i've seen in years! Its worth the $16 ticket and CTK was amazing!
Chatted with Angeline mate a few days ago. She's not coming back during term break in july! :-(
Oh well, hope to meet her at the end of the year then. She'd have graduated by then and come back for good.
Met up with SUnita and Zan last week. Both doing fine. Zan definitely look better but her loud voice is getting louder i think... hehe...
Wanted to meet up with Mus before her wedding but she was not feeling well last fri. From now on, she's definitely busy preparing. She said she'll drop by my school tomorrow to pass the wedding invites.
Zul got a new job at NUS. He shared with me accounts about his last days and last emails at MUIS. hehe... forgot to ask him about P.
No other news from the rest of my old friends. This june, I'll contact primila and isniati again. And maybe more...
That's for now.
been 2 months plus since my last update. hmmm... let me see, what can i share in here?
one more week of school before june holiday. excited... this june, i'm getting a new car, my long-est friend, mus, is getting married on 4th june. lin's 2 very good friends getting married, one end of this week, another on the 11th. there's the cameron highlands trip to look forward in a couple of weeks, there's the melaka trip with the higher mother tongue group on the 3rd week.
Been following the American Idol religiously this year. LEft with 2 hopeful idols to be now. ( LIstening to Bad Day now...
Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
Don't know why, every time, elimination round, as they play this song, i cried along with the eliminated one... sigh...
Watched the Da VInci code at EW cinema at Sunplaza yesterday. Waited for the movie for half a year and it was disappointing. Book's definitely more satisfying than the movie.
Watched Mentah : barisan puteri-puteri. So far, the best malay theatre production i've seen in years! Its worth the $16 ticket and CTK was amazing!
Chatted with Angeline mate a few days ago. She's not coming back during term break in july! :-(
Oh well, hope to meet her at the end of the year then. She'd have graduated by then and come back for good.
Met up with SUnita and Zan last week. Both doing fine. Zan definitely look better but her loud voice is getting louder i think... hehe...
Wanted to meet up with Mus before her wedding but she was not feeling well last fri. From now on, she's definitely busy preparing. She said she'll drop by my school tomorrow to pass the wedding invites.
Zul got a new job at NUS. He shared with me accounts about his last days and last emails at MUIS. hehe... forgot to ask him about P.
No other news from the rest of my old friends. This june, I'll contact primila and isniati again. And maybe more...
That's for now.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
I'm losing it... the touch of writing a blog. Its getting fewer and fewer...
I think I'm losing the touch of teaching as well... am I? The other day, a boy from my form class asked me, "kenapa cikgu asyik bad mood aje?" Bad mood? Was I? What did I do? I teach as usual.... except maybe... I expect too much.. was I? Silence when I talk, hand up work on time, and jolly well put up a good skit when i've given you 2 days to practice!
I can't write... Will do another day.
I think I'm losing the touch of teaching as well... am I? The other day, a boy from my form class asked me, "kenapa cikgu asyik bad mood aje?" Bad mood? Was I? What did I do? I teach as usual.... except maybe... I expect too much.. was I? Silence when I talk, hand up work on time, and jolly well put up a good skit when i've given you 2 days to practice!
I can't write... Will do another day.
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Feb passed too fast. I've turned 29. As usual, before the day itself, there's the painful thoughts. What have I done for the past 29 years? *sigh*
I've roughly settled down in my new home. Funny... I cooked almost everyday, do housework, watch tv, play the piano. There's so many things to do at home. I don't feel so alone even tho hubby is seldom home. Even tho I live just 5 mins away from work ( if i travel by car ), I don't feel like I'm staying in woodlands. I feel too comfortable inside to go out.
I have observation next week. The HOD will observe how I conduct lesson in my class. I've chosen my 3 Express. I have cluster sharing too next week at Marsiling sec. Been very stressed lately. Too overburdened with work.
I look forward to the weekends. That's the time to recharge and catch up with work and do other things. Just last tues, a student from my form class, callie gave me the score for the piano piece, mariage d'amour. So am now learning the piece. Been sightreading, have started to play a few bars. Hope to play the whole song within a month. Its a favourite piece.
I've roughly settled down in my new home. Funny... I cooked almost everyday, do housework, watch tv, play the piano. There's so many things to do at home. I don't feel so alone even tho hubby is seldom home. Even tho I live just 5 mins away from work ( if i travel by car ), I don't feel like I'm staying in woodlands. I feel too comfortable inside to go out.
I have observation next week. The HOD will observe how I conduct lesson in my class. I've chosen my 3 Express. I have cluster sharing too next week at Marsiling sec. Been very stressed lately. Too overburdened with work.
I look forward to the weekends. That's the time to recharge and catch up with work and do other things. Just last tues, a student from my form class, callie gave me the score for the piano piece, mariage d'amour. So am now learning the piece. Been sightreading, have started to play a few bars. Hope to play the whole song within a month. Its a favourite piece.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Been a long time since i update the blog. I almost forgot the password, he he..
Anyway, my new house is almost ready. January had been a memorable month. Can't believe how I juggled my time; new house, volleyball tournaments, gong xi raya concert and the 5 ML classes I'm taking, out of the 5, 4 testing my patience to the max. Its just my luck this year, getting the challenging classes. My form class... sigh... Its only Jan and Viknes and I have been calling and meeting the parents of about 10 students. I hope things get better in Feb when tournaments are over and I've roughly settled down in my new house. Open house this coming Sun... Will be inviting the relatives and a few friends.
Anyway, my new house is almost ready. January had been a memorable month. Can't believe how I juggled my time; new house, volleyball tournaments, gong xi raya concert and the 5 ML classes I'm taking, out of the 5, 4 testing my patience to the max. Its just my luck this year, getting the challenging classes. My form class... sigh... Its only Jan and Viknes and I have been calling and meeting the parents of about 10 students. I hope things get better in Feb when tournaments are over and I've roughly settled down in my new house. Open house this coming Sun... Will be inviting the relatives and a few friends.
