~*angie's lil reverie*~

Get well soon, Sis

My poor sister has been sick for the past few days. And last night, I went over to her place to stay over.

In the middle of the night, a cockroach was in the toilet. What was the cockroach trying to do in the toilet?!! My sister was very panicked, but being a piggyhead, I told her to ignore the cockroach and went back to sleep. But, after a while, when I woke up, she was still being disturbed by the cockroach! Apparently, the stupid cockroach kept on disturbing her. We had no choice but to KILL it!

And it took us quite a lot of energy to kill the cockroach with the insecticide. We were basically screaming and running around the house, trying to spray insecticide on the stupid cockroach. That's his punishment for disturbing my beauty sleep. haha. After a big commotion, we headed back to sleep.

Cockroahes are just so irritating.

And I realize that in any household, there must be a MAN.

In times of crisis, the MAN will catch all kinds of flying insects, be it cockroaches, lizards, flies or beetles.

When there is a power failure, the MAN will fix it all.

With a MAN around, you will tend to feel safer and more secure.

So, my point is, there must be a MAN in each and every household. Though MAN can be quite irritating (as they tend to mess out the house), they do contribute a lot to the security of the house. haha.

Whatever.

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Angeline winks
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Photos from K-Garden

Some photos from K-garden...

Sweet Hq, my sista and me. She has also left ocbc. Hope that she will find her dream job soon.

Cute Sp and Me

I have taken some photos using my hp, but I realize that hq's new phone N73's camera is much better than mine that I don't dare to post those photos that were taken using my phone. =)

By the way, I have a serious question to ask you guys...

Do I look very old in this top?

Please tell me the truth!

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American motivational speaker, John Luther once said this - Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or wordly possessions. It's a mental attitude. It comes from appreciating what we have instead of being miserable about what we don't have.

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Angeline winks
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Happening Tuesday

Tell you something really funny. I was very excited to wear my new shirt yesterday. But, know what? When I reached branch, I was horrified to see that my mentor was wearing the same top as me! Same brand. Same design. Same colour. What are the chances? It's so embarassing. It's as if we are wearing uniforms as well. The tellers wear their uniforms while the both of us are wearing uniforms too. Luckily, I brought my jackat along, so for the whole day, I was wearing my jacket, trying to make it less obvious that we were wearing the same top.

Anyway, I went for my first meeting last night. It was kinda scary as I was all alone. I don't really know anyone while all of them seem to be friends with one another! I simply felt so out of place. And I had to introduce myself in front of so many people and I could feel that so many people were talking about me. Never imagine myself to be under the limelight, but I guess as time goes by, they would probably forget about me. Meeting was boring, especially when I had nobody to talk to. Though there was this friendly woman who kept talking to me, and not to forget my friend who would whisper to me at times. But, it was good as it also meant that I could focus on what were they talking about instead of me in my lala land. Haha. Anyway, the meeting ended earlier than I thought.

When I was walking to the MRT station to go home, I called my boss as he had called me earlier on. After hala-ing with him for awhile, he asked me if I wanted to join them for dinner. On normal occasions, I would reject immediately as I was really tired. But, I really miss them, especially my boss. So I decided to join them for a happy dinner! What's so commendable is, I actually took train down instead of taking cab. Don't I deserve some applause? (By the way, I have been taking public transport for the past few days! And lately, I seem to enjoy walking so much that I would usually walk rather than taking shuttle buses.)

It was a happy dinner at AMK. We had crabs! It was really nice, but I didn't eat that much as I was on diet. It was just so nice to see them again. I came to realize the difference between a sales staff and a non-sales staff is, a sales staff can spend 200+ for a dinner but non-sales staff usually only spend 2 bucks for dinner. And a sales staff usually would take cab while a non-sales staff would take public transport. That's the difference. Haha. And I was complaining how poor a non-sales staff is to them. Seeing them just makes me realize how much I miss Compass Point. I miss hala-ing with them during office hours; miss having happy lunch or dinner whenever we are bored and I miss just being around them. Sometimes, I would always have this urge to go back Compass Point to have a talk with them after work...

After dinner, I went K-garden to meet my MT-mates. Hq, Sp, Kris, Serene, Jason and Ray were there. After not seeing Ray for so long, his first comment of me was that I looked very old and matured. What a great friend he is. And he has to get 2nd opinion from my favourite girl, huilian to convince me that I look old. Super thanks lor. The good thing is, after singing ktv with them, I realize I am not that ah lao actually cos I know quite a lot of new songs. The one who is really ah lao is RAYMOND TAN. haha. He doesn't know a lot of the songs that we were singing. Haha. Anyway, it's good to meet up with them, esp hq and sp. I got so much to tell them. Time simply flies when you are having fun.

All in all, it was a quite a friendly session and we went home at one plus.

But, I must admit I was feeling very sleepy today. Yawn.

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I was supposed to go jogging on Monday, but it rained.

I was supposed to go jogging on Tuesday, but I went for happy dinner and KTV instead.

I was supposed to go jogging on Wednesday, but it rained.

The zhong dian is, I really want to go jogging, but somehow, under such circumstances, sometimes, I just can't go jogging.

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Having a goal in life is important. Only when you have a goal, then you can focus on it and work towards it.

My goal: To be promoted to AM in 2 years time.

I know it's not easy to achieve that. That's why I must work extremely hard and prove myself.

Angie, you can do it!

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Angeline winks
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Monday, August 28, 2006

Interesting Facts

I was watching TV just now and the actress said this which I find it very hilarious...

Note: This is not exactly what she has said as I've forgotten parts of it. But, I'll try to edit this entry again once I've gotten the exact phrase that she has said in the show.

Nice guys are not good-looking.

Good-looking and nice guys are not rich.

Good-looking and rich guys are not faithful.

Good-looking, rich, nice and faithful guys are married.

Good-looking, rich, nice and single guys are not interested in us.

Good-looking, nice, rich, faithful and single guys are probably gays.

It's painful to know that people change, heart changes and love changes. It's even more painful to realize that eternal love does not exist. - Also a quote from the female actress

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My mum cooked mee hoon kuay for me today! It was very nice! Personally, I think my mum cooks the best mee hoon kuay in the world. It's much nicer than those normal mee hoon kuay we eat at foodcourt. And what makes it so nice is that my mum seldom cooks that as it's very tedious to prepare a bowl of mee hoon kuay. I'm just so lucky!

Anyway, my fingernails are kinda long and I would like to cut them tonight. But, to my horror, the nail clipper which I've been using 20 over years is GONE! I can only use that nail clipper to cut my nails! Sigh. I seriously wonder what has it gone missing? I want my nail clipper!

It's getting late. I better go to sleep now.

Good night!

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Angeline winks
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Sunday, August 27, 2006

Who are our friends?

We often say this - I'll be meeting my friends later.

But, have you ever ask yourself who are your friends? What is your definition of friends? Is your friend someone whom you see everyday? Or is your friend someone whom you talk to often? Or is your friend someone whom seldom meets you, but you know that he or she would always be there for you no matter what? Or is your friend someone who tells you everything about himself or herself? Can someone who hides things from you intentionally be your friend? Or is your friend someone who will call or sms you occasionally to check out if you are doing fine. Or is your friend just someone you can talk to?

Who is your friend? Only you know the answer.

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Angeline winks
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A happy Sunday

I went for my first tuition lesson today. Well, I had not been teaching tuition for quite some time ever since last year when I stopped teaching as I was too busy with work. But now, I am teaching again. And I realize I truly enjoy teaching kids. =p Anyway, I just hope that I can continue to teach these kids on a long term basis...

And I went for a happy lunch at Cafe Cartel! Ever since I tried the baked chicken and mushrooms macronic last week, I was addicted to it! I've been thinking to eat that again since last Saturday. Haha. It was a great lunch especially when I skipped my breakfast in the morning. Hougang Mall had truly evolved to a very happening place. Last time, it used to be very boring with limited shops and restuarants to eat. But now, there are more restaurants and the whole place seems to be more happening as well.

Later in the afternoon, I went to meet up with Ailing! I consulted her a lot of things with regards to the operational work. I guess I got a lot more to learn from her. After working with her for one year, I really hope that I would be able to work with her in future. I strongly believe that she will make a good working partner and good friend as well as she will also teach me and share with me her personal experiences...

All in all, it's a relaxing Sunday. Though I'm going to wake up early for the next few days, I'm looking forward to my wonderful getaway this Saturday at ECP and the happening party for Jo. I shall work hard for this week before I enjoy myself this weekend!

May all of you have a wonderful week!

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Some photos from my Sis photo album...

Posing on my parents' bed

The jiemeis at my Sis place

Candid Shots!

Striking Resemblance?

Cute complimentary wedding bears from Meritus Mandarin

This picture is cool, isn't it?

The maid and the Princess

Me and sis with her wedding gown

A group photo with my Father's side relatives + my grandma

Whole Family, without me though =(

Happy Marriage Always

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Angeline winks
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Saturday, August 26, 2006

Shopping Madness!

When I was doing my usual routine of cleaning my pet's cage last night, lala ran out of the balcony! She was hiding behind the TV cabinet and she just refused to come out of that hiding place. I was quite frustrated as I was looking for her frantically for the whole night while she seemed to be enjoying herself. After one hr plus of intensive search conducted by Sergeant Angie, she finally came out. And I had to tempt her with her favourite almond before she decided that the temptation of almond is so great that she can't resist. What a night! It must had been one of the most exciting nights for lala while it was one of the most irritating nights for me. Haha.

Anyway, after one whole week of being such a good girl (of waking up early and not taking cabs), I decided to reward myself to go shopping with my sister! I went to my favourite shop and once again, I bought quite a few tops from the shop. I realize I tend to have this tendency of buying a lot of clothes from the same shop. Maybe I am a lazy shopper who simply prefers to try most of the clothes from the same shop and if I like it, I'll buy. This must be laziness. Haha. And I bought a pair of new heels too!

After shopping, I went to my favourite place, ECP with Jianhui. I've decided if I'm not too busy on Saturday after work, I would make it a point to go there every weekend, be it to blade or to cycle. This is to cultivate a healthy lifestyle and to allow myself to have some fresh air. Though it's really crowded on weekends, at least it's better than hanging out in town. I just love going there.

As usual, we stopped at our usual spot and we sat down at the breakwater, looking into the sea while enjoying the breeze. It was late in the evening, thus the breeze was quite strong. I even laid down on the breakwater. I really feel as if I am in my own world. How nice it is if I can just lie on the breakwater everyday? Maybe I should just mirgrate to redang...

Tired me, enjoying the breeze

By the time we finished cycling, it was already 8pm. And we went to take a bus to town for dinner. I was very tired after a short dinner in town and I was tempted to take cab. However, on second thoughts, I actually took train. It was a smart choice as Shixing happened to be in town too and we could go home together!

It's such a tiring week. I shall a good rest tomorrow!

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Angeline winks
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Friday, August 25, 2006

Random Entry

I have been standing on my super-ultra-nice-yet-so-high heels for one whole day. And my legs are dead tired. But, it's quite a happy day for me today as it feels great to be meeting customers again! I realize that I really enjoy attending to customers and helping them with whatever banking needs they have. And I want to be busy at work! As there was a shortage of staff, I was asked to help out with some simple enquiries. I'm happy that I can finally help out in a way or so as I have been feeling quite useless for the past few days. Anyway, when I was serving some customers with regards to their unit trust enquiries, I feel as if I am a PFC again! I do miss being a PFC. In fact, I miss opening accounts, helping customers to redemn funds or even help them to close accounts, and to a certain extent, I miss doing sales. When I was trying to promote another unit trust to customer, I really feel as if I still a PFC. And today, I suddenly realize how wonderful CRUS is to ocbc. Haha.

Lately, my life style has been like a typical office worker - waking up at 6+, going for work early in the morning, going for lunch at the usual timing and going home in the evening time. And I would always sleep like 12am as normally by 11pm, my mind would shut off and I just want to sleep. My life style is totally not like this for the past one year. I can finally understand why is it that my other friends (who work from 830am to 6pm) find it so tiring to go KTV with me on weekdays. Cos it's really VERY TIRING. And I really mean it. I didn't know that 2hrs of sleep can make so much difference. For now, even 2 minutes of extra sleep is important to me. And I have been a good girl. I have been taking public transport for the past few days! I should deserve some applause, isn't it?

Anyway, I met my jc friend, Kenneth Ang at the food court! It was a surprise to see him as what are the chances that I would be buying food from Yew Tee food court and what are the chances I would meet him there? And so we decided to eat together at the food court instead of dabao-ing food back home to eat. He was complaining to me that he doesn't understand why is it that the girl that he likes does not like him and always tends to fall for the wrong guys? I guess when it comes to love, girls think with their heart and thus there is a tendency to fall for the wrong guys most of the time. And most of the time, even when they are hurt, they still love that guy. That's because they think with their hearts. As I always tell my friends, the cruelest thing to do to a girl is not to steal her money, take her things or back-stab her in office. The cruelest thing that a guy can do to a girl is to make her fall in love with him and to break her heart at the next moment.

But then again, there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to loving somebody. Come to think of it, there is no rationality in love. You may just love that person for no reason. If there is a reason for love, that is not love. You should not love anyone for any particular reason. Instead, you should love the person just because you love him or her for who he or she is. Similarly, you can't hate somebody just because she or he doesn't love you. Do you know what am I trying to say? Well, maybe I have no idea what am I writing right now.

Well, remember that I've recommended the book Brand New Friend the other day for you guys to read? The book is good except for the ending. In the book, it says that it is impossible for a guy and girl to be purely good friends. I totally disagree with the book. I do have a few close guy friends, and I really treat them as friends. To me, they are like my brothers and to them; perhaps I am like their brothers too. When I meet up with them, I don't bother to dress up; I don't bother to behave lady-like (though I hardly behave lady-like, but then, that's not the point); I don't bother to speak softly. I'm just me. Most importantly, I just say what I want and I just do what I want.

And so I have been asking my friends around me this question, "Is it really impossible for a guy and girl to be purely good friends?"

And know what? Most of them actually told me that it's true that it's impossible for a guy and girl to be good friends. They say that most probably the reason why the guy and the girl are good friends in the first place is because they are attracted to each other in a way or so. If not, it's really impossible for people of opposite sex to be good friends.

What's your say on this?

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Angeline winks
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Thursday, August 24, 2006

Random Photos

Look at the changes in me...

Last day of MT training July 05'

Me at Branch dinner - Banleong Nov 05'

Jo & me at some cheesy pub for Boss farewell Dec 05'

Looking tanned (as I've just came back from Redang) April 06'

At Jac's Farewell July 06'

August 06'

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Angeline winks
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Jogging away all my unhappiness

Jogging is a good form of exercise. Also, it's a good way to unleash all your unhappiness. I am not really in good mood today and thus I decided to go jogging. With the music blasting in my ears, I feel like I am in my own world, with all the memories flooding in my mind.

I feel much better now.

Though I'm still upset that I have to wake up at 630am tomorrow morning. I know I have repeated myself a lot of times, but I really can't get over it. Luckily I don't have to wake up so early the next morning. =p

On the other hand, I'm starting to like early banking as by starting work early also means that I can go home early!

Haha.

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Angeline winks
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006

I wish I don't have to wake up so early...

I've just gotten home when I think I should sleep in 20 mins time. Nowadays, I really feel that I don't have time to do my own things, be it blogging, surfing internet or just watching TV. Not that I'm very busy with work, just that I got to sleep early (as I got to wake up at 7am from now onwards) and that causes me to have lesser time to do anything.

When I woke up at 645am this morning, I told myself that I must be good and just take public transport to work instead of taking cab. But, know what? Being so smart, I took a wrong bus which took me to the wrong bus stop to take the bus that I should have taken! As a result, I had to take cab since I would not want to be late on my first day of reporting for work. Sigh. And it does not help especially when I am trying so hard to save money. Argh! Sometimes, when you try so hard to do something, the more you can't achieve it. While I'm trying so hard to save money, I've to lose my ez link card in train. I'm just so lucky.

For today's training, I'm supposed to observe the tellers. It's quite amazing to see how they work actually and I got a lot to learn. My buddy is Cheng Lee and I must say she is a very good teller. Fast, Accurate and Hardworking. She just keeps serving customers. I like her attitude and she's very pretty too though she looks like one of my friends whom I don't really like. But, prejudice aside, she is really very pretty and I really like her! And I've learnt quite a lot of things from her too. I feel like I've learnt a lot of things for the past two days, but the thing is, by observing them working only can be quite sleepy at times. Haha. Generally, the people there are quite nice, except that I guess it takes time to know them better.

Did I mention before that I've this habit of chasing after buses? I always have a great sense of satisfaction whenever I've managed to board the bus after a long race. Once again, I did it today after work. So, can you imagine a lady who is wearing long sleeve shirt matched with a mini skirt and heels chasing after a bus today? That's me. Wearing heels to run is bad enough. And it does not help that my skirt is very loose which seems that it may just slip off if I'm not careful. Super off-form, isn't it? But, seriously, I would rather be off form than to wait for the next bus, given that the next bus may come in 10-15 minutes? I'm too impatient to wait.

After work, I went back to Compass Point! I'm so happy to see my ex-colleagues! I miss their laughter and fun. And I miss talking to them (or rather I miss talking as I do not have a chance to talk much for the whole day... to the extent that my throat feels dry when I finally have a chance to talk. So duh, right?) Anyway, they are damn sweet to buy me a really nice card with sweet msges and a pink NIKE running top which I really love it! And Ailing super got cheng yi man, when she knows that the pig cushion that I like is left with last piece, she volunteers to go around Singapore to buy one for me! Thanks to Ailing in advance! Haha.

Anyway, I realize that as one grows old, it's true that you find it harder to find new friends. Your skin grows thicker and you just find it difficult to make new friends. A lot of things are running through my mind, but I'm just too tired to pen it down.

Looking at the time now. It's already 12am! Oh man. How am I to survive tomorrow with <7hrs>

Good Night!

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My dear friend's father had passed away yesterday. All I can say is Bro, you must take care and be strong. I'll be there for you always.

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Angeline winks
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Monday, August 21, 2006

Online Shopping

I have a new addiction - Online Shopping!

I love to browse the photos of those clothes online and just order them from the seller! Thanks to my sister, I don't have to worry about anything. I just got to tell her what are the clothes that I want. She is just so wonderful.

I've gotten some of the dresses which I've ordered online yesterday. They are so cheap and nice! keke. I'm very satisfied with my buy.

I'm going to order more clothes online! Yeah!

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Angeline winks
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Starting Anew...

I woke up at 7am this morning! The last time when I woke up so early was like 2 mths ago when I went for my training at head office. It's just so hard to wake up so early given that I normally wake up at 9am for work. And I had to squeeze with the office crowd! (Though I used to fantasize working in Raffles Place, on second thoughts, I think I prefer to work at some place near my house now...)

I went to a foreign place to work today. I feel as if I'm a new girl going for her first day of school. Feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. Other that feeling uncomfortable emotionally, I was feeling kinda uncomfortable physically for the whole day. My heels were spoilt which caused me to walk like a penguin, and I'm very thirsty! I don't dare to drink too much, for fear that I would go toilet too often. The toilet there is quite disgusting and they have the cheek to ask me for 20 cents to use that dirty toilet. WTH. And worst of all, I wanted to shit, but I don't feel like shitting in that toilet. As a result, I was holding my shit for one whole day until I reached home. So, can you imagine how comfortabe I am for the whole day given that I'm that kind of person who will clear her bowels at least once a day.

By the way, I was so excited to eat my favourite pig organ's soup, but know what? It's CLOSED! Can you imagine my disappointment when I saw that it was closed? I had been craving for that pig organ soup since last night. By the way, I like to my pig organ soup to have lotsa of meatballs & toufu with no pig organs! Hope that I can eat that on my next trip back there!

Tomorrow will be a better day!

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Angeline winks
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Sunday, August 20, 2006

Feeling Weird on a Sunday

I've finished the book, Brand New Friend. And it's good! Unlike some books, reading this book actually brightens up my days. I used to read the books by a particular author and seriously, all her books are depressing. And everytime when I finished reading the book, I feel depressed. From now on, I decided to read happy books by happy authors. haha. I got to find new books to read, if not it's going to be so boring at night. (FYI, I love to read story books before I sleep.)

"It's so much easier to get over people when you can pretend they've stopped existing - almost as if they've died. You feel sad rather than angry. You can grieve. And I think it helps you to move on. But it means that when you do see them it's much more painful, a big fat reminder that they're out there, living their life, not giving you a second thought." - Adapted from Brand New Friend

How true, isn't it?

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Anyway, when I woke up this morning, I feel very lost. I feel as if I've broken up with Compass Point. I feel very empty and helpless. Usually, I would either go work on Sunday or I would just have a relaxing Sunday afternoon and get ready to report for work on Monday. But now, I no longer have to report to Compass Point on Monday. It just feels so weird. As this has been a routine for over a year, and suddenly, I just got to go against the routine. What will I do on Monday morning? Till now, I've no idea. Maybe like what Jo has told me, I would just go ahead with the initial appointment and see what's the situation. Be it good or bad, I believe I can take it. Afterall, I must be strong and stand up on my own now. I am no longer Compass Point's little girl. It's now then I realize all along, I have been a little girl under my boss and colleagues' care and protection. Now, I got to step out of it and take care of myself.

I'm going to miss waking up at 9am and still be early for work.

I'm going to miss the pleasure of blogging in the morning before reporting for work.

I'm going to miss having happy breakfast with Jo and dajie in the morning.

I'm going to miss reading newspapers in the reading room early in the morning.

I'm going to miss gossiping with all the colleagues before branch starts.

I'm going to miss those intercom session with Ailing and Jo.

I'm going to miss those correspoinding email sessions with Celene and Jo.

I'm going to miss chit chatting with my colleagues whenever the branch is not so busy.

I'm going to miss disturbing Ailing when she is busy working.

I'm going to miss my cave - the only peaceful place in branch.

I'm going to miss those happy lunch session with Jo, Ailing, Dajie, etc.

I'm going to miss my favourite pastime of buying snacks from Cold Storage.

I'm going to miss those mei-you-zhong-dian meetings with my boss.

I'm going to miss my boss pulling my ears and seeing my boss pms-ing.

I'm going to miss getting changed in the server room, with the fear that anybody may just barge in.

I'm going to miss those jogging session with Jo after teleconsulting.

I'm going to miss those impromptu party session after work.

I'm just going to miss everything about Compass Point.

Life goes on. My life ahead is full of uncertainties but all these uncertainties will make my life to be a more exciting one.

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Angeline winks
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Blading

I went rollerblading today! It was really great. I felt really great especially when I had been eating a lot for the past few days.

It was very crowded, but I had a great time blading nevertheless. Anyway, having a person whose horoscope is virgo as your instructor is not a good idea after all. Being such a perfectionist, they tend to ask you to perfect your blading skills. Is it good or bad? Maybe, it's for my good I guess.

After rollerblading, I had my favourite thirst-quenching beverage - SURPLEE. It's so nice. And after relaxing for awhile, BC and I went to Kovan's HK cafe to have a really happy dinner. As usual, it was crowded, but the thought of being able to drink my favourite yuan yang drink, I think all the wait is worthwhile after all.

Anyway, I think I'm going to buy a pair of rollerblades for myself! It will be so cool, isn't it? I could even blade at punggol park. Yeah! I can't wait to buy a pair of rollerblades when I finally gotten my pay. I'm so excited!

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Angeline winks
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Saturday, August 19, 2006

Last Day

Today is my last day at branch. Maybe I know that it's my last day, that's why no matter how irritating the customers are today, I am very willing and happy to serve them. As I know that after today, I won't have the very chance to serve these customers. I may as well treasure it. As usual, Saturday is very busy but as compared to other Saturdays, this Saturday seems to pass very fast. Too fast in fact. Time just flies when you having fun. Just like time really flies for the past one year at Compass Point.

Though we had a happy dinner at Ban Leong on Thursday night, we decided to go for Happy lunch today at Hougang Mall. And so after branch had closed, we rushed to Cafe Cartel immediately.

It was a really very happy lunch! I had really nice baked chicken and mushroom macroni, followed by the endless supply of bread and waffle. I was really very full.

Me with the tellers, Siewhoon (very motherly CSM) & Ailing (my favourite BO)
Behind: Angeline (happening mummy), Irene (the tagging queen), Christine (the hot babe)

Ailing & Me

This will be the last time in which I can pose at this location (behind the counter) with Ailing at Compass Point.

Lam with his typical happy smile & Me

I'm just going to miss Lam and his nonsense and his very attitude face! Initiallly when I first came to Compass Point, I was very scared of him as he always gives a very fierce face. But when you get to know him better, he is very nice and crappy. Lam, I love you!

Jason & me

I asked him to strike a cute pose with me but he simply refuses! He claims that he would look very weird if he were to strike this Victory sign with me... Oh well...

Pammy & Me striking a boliao pose

Jo was commenting that all my photos look the same, so I decided to pose this oh-I-am-so-sexy pose. Apparently, instead of looking sexy, I think I look spastic.
Thanks.

Me in my cave, thinking of boss (who is currently in Bangkok) while smelling his jacket.

My boss always says that I got this fetish of smelling people's clothes. No prize for guessing if I actually smell his jacket... Anyway, this is the place where I've spent most of the time during my last days.

Best friend, Jo and me under the "protective gear"

Boss is our wise protector and by hiding under his "full of warmth" jacket, we are under his protection!
(FYI, it's my BEST FRIEND's idea to take this photo, not me. Keke)

Anyway, don't you think my photo taking skills is just so good? I took this photo myself cos we were to embarrased to ask a third party to take this "spastic" photo. Ops.

Me feeling his warmth, though he is not around

But seriously, when I am wearing his jacket, I can so FEEL boss.

Brother Greg and Me

This photo very tian mi right? Ops. His future wife better not see this photo, if not I guess she's going to chase after me with a chopper! Haha.

If you ask me what is the definition of a happy photo? This is a Happy Photo.

My SM in her very typical SM pose

I'm just going to miss her so much. My SM is just so cute and crappy! She never fails to amuse me with her remarks or actions at times! Though I must say that I'm so sad that I didn't get to eat her ai xin breakfast before I leave.

The very happening new girl, Claire and me

My table buddy, Brother Mao & Me

Maomao, not that I've forgotten about you, just that I actually want to write a personal email to you, you know? And do remember I would be back to open 20 MSAs with $20 contribution each per month. Thanks to you in advance.

Boss, though I may not be under you anymore, but this is something which I would always remember...

Last of all, Boss and me

Most importantly, I didn't cry!! I thought I would cry like a running tap, but I didn't. Anyway, Compass Point branch is so near my house, so I can pop by to visit them anytime.

I'm going to miss them so much! I really love all of you, Compass Point!

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Friday, August 18, 2006

Can I don't go to branch tomorrow?

I don't have the courage to go to branch tomorrow.

I have too much happy memories in the branch that I can't bring myself to pack my stuff and leave it for good. I'm even thinking of taking mc or just taking off to avoid going to branch tomorrow. Not that I don't miss my colleagues or branch, the problem is - I'm going to miss them so much. I can't imagine leaving the branch. I can't imagine saying goodbye to them.

Even when I was typing my farewell email today, I felt really sad. There is a sharp acute pain in my heart.

I want them to remember me as Happy Angie always. So no matter what, I must not cry tomorrow.

It's just so hard to leave.

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To Boss

I cried not because I was angry at you.

I cried because I've let you down utterly. Given that you have so much faith on me, I've let you down. You have never abandoned me even when the whole world has lost faith in me. Instead, you would always encourage me and give me the fullest support in whatever I do. You even go to an extra lengths to help me within your capacity.

You are right, we always look for you for comfort. We are too dependent on you, or maybe I am too dependent on you. That's because you have always be there for us.

It's time for me to stand on my own now.

Thanks for being such a wonderful boss all this while.

(Sorry for behaving like a kid... I'm sorry.)

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Angeline winks
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Thursday, August 17, 2006

Complicated

I'm feeling very weird today. Not really depressed, but just feel lost I guess. It's like for the past one day, I've been through the UP and Down. I was really very happy for a moment and was just been thrown into the shit hole at the next moment. What can I say? I guess I should be happy that at least I was happy for that moment. And I'm contented.

Why is it that in this world, there are some people who simply enjoys putting people down to boast their ego? Why is it that they actually deprive happiness at people's expense? Does it make them feel good to say mean things to people? Do they really have to resort to put people down to boost their ego? I feel that they are a bunch of pathetic people. You don’t have to put people down just to boost your ego.

I'm surrounded by weird people. They do weird things which I have no idea what prompt them to do that. Or maybe I am the weird one. I don't know. At least, I think I am quite normal to my close friends. Other than being quite pms at times; saying weird things sometimes; having weird ideas at times; or doing weird things at the weird hours, I do consider myself quite normal actually.

Suddenly, I realize a lot of things are not that simple after all. It's never my intention to get anybody in trouble or to make things difficult for anyone. Why can't things be simpler? I'm just a simple girl who does not ask for a lot. I'm sorry that I'm nothing but trouble. If I know things would be so complicated, I would rather you not helping me at all. All I can say is, maybe I don't deserve your help. I'm sorry.

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Quite a Good Day

Today is quite a good day for me. I had my Swedish Meatballs & chicken wings from IKEA! It was a happy dinner though I felt really guilthy to eat so much without exericising for the past few days. I got to go jogging one of these days. I must go JOGGING! I must not eat more than 1500 calories per day!

Anyway, I have resorted to my fate. I think I am just too blur. Can you imagine I actually used something which is meant to wash XXX to wash my face? And I only know that I've made a mistake when I asked my sister why is it that my face feels so itchy after using her brand of facial wash? I can't believe it. It's so DUH. Moreover, I was supposed to go jogging with my friend at cck, but in the end I left the shoes in the car. What the hell am I doing? Hmm... I must be dreaming.

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I always believe that if something you want is meant to be yours, it will be yours. If not, it's just not meant to be. Don't be upset even if you do not get it, who knows, something better may be awaiting you?

This is life.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Interview

I went for an important interview yesterday.

Thanks to my boss, I was given a chance to have an interview with the head of delivery support. I guess I shouldn't be too disappointed even if I don't get that position, after all, I've tried my best. Instead, I should be happy that my boss, Ailing, dajie and Jo have so much faith in me. Thanks for all your encouragement and support guys! haha. I'm really very touched. You guys really has given me all the confidence for the interview.

Not to forget that my boss was really sweet enough to msg me early in morning, warning me to wear more professional and not to wear my happy skirts. haha. Even dajie was worried that I might actually wear my happy skirt for interview. haha.

Whatever the outcome may be, I'm contented. Really.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Where is my Pay?

Today is supposed to be my pay day but my boss has to remind me that I won't be getting my pay today! Argh!

I'm really that poor. I always look forward to my pay day, so can you imagine how devastated when I know that I won't be receiving my pay today? Maybe I should live on my colleagues and friends till my pay day. Keke. Not a bad idea ya? What excuses should I use?

"Oh, I've forgotten to bring my wallet!"

"Oh, the atm machine runs out of cash!" (This must be the most lame excuse given that I can easily make cash withdrawal over the counter. Duh.)

Or simply just tell them I'm broke.

But things would be different once I get my pay. Haha. Don't worry guys, I'll give you guys a good treat when I've gotten my well-deserved pay.

Anyway, my colleagues and I would always eat Swensens on my pay day, but I guess I got to give it a miss since I'm really that poor. Da-jie was commenting that it's quite sad that we could only afford to eat Swensens once in a month and it's on my pay day. Are we that poor? Hmm... Maybe.

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To my dear friend, I know exactly how you're feeling. Cos I have been through it. The pain is there, but as time goes by, you'll realize that the pain will eventually go off. I'm sorry that I'm really not good at making people feel better, all I can say is I'll be there for you. And believe me, don't be sad that this thing has happened, be happy that it's time for you to find out what do you want in life.

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Angeline winks
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Is marriage fun?

My sis has just gotten married. Personally, I find that getting married seems to be a lot of fun. Starting a new life with your loved one (who will probably be with you till one of you pass on), living together, and seeing each other every day. Sounds good, isn't it?

However, on second thoughts, getting married may not be that fun. And comparing myself to my sister, I'm definitely not a wife material given that I am too blur to take care of my hubby or kids. I can't imagine myself doing household chores after work. I can't imagine myself cooking and washing the dishes. I can't imagine myself taking care of children on weekends when I should be having fun. I can't imagine that I can't go on holiday just because my kids are too young or they are having exams. I can't imagine going home straight after work just because your kids are lonely at home.

I guess getting married at this time is not for me... =p

And I miss my sister!

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Sunday, August 13, 2006

Did You Know On This Day In History...

13th August 1977

United play Liverpool in the FA Charity Shield in front of a record 82,000 fans. The game finished goalless.

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Angeline winks
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Craving

I have sudden craving for swedish meatballs, IKEA's chicken wings, Crystal Jade's xiaolongbao, great sushi, durians and many more.

I wish I could eat them all.

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Saturday, August 12, 2006

Embrace Your Life

I've just watched the movie, CLICK. It's a comedy, but this show is able to use humour to bring out the deep meaning behind this show.

Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is married to the beautiful Donna (Kate Beckinsale) and they have two terrific kids, Ben (Joseph Castanon) and Samantha (Tatum McCann). But he doesn't get to see them much because he's putting in long, hard hours at his architectural firm in the elusive hope that his ungrateful boss (David Hasselhoff) will one day recognize his invaluable contribution and make him a partner. Once he's on easy street, he'll be able to lavish attention on the wife and kiddies. At least, that's what he tells himself.

After staying up all night to work, a tired Michael becomes frustrated because he can't even figure out which of his remotes will turn on the TV set. Michael sets out to find the perfect device to operate all his electronic equipment and stumbles into the back room of a Bed, Bath & Beyond, where an eccentric employee, Morty (Christopher Walken), gives him an experimental one-of-a-kind souped-up gadget guaranteed to change his life.

Morty wasn't kidding either. Soon Michael is master of his domain, turning on every appliance with the click of a button. But the device has other, more startling functions. It can somehow muffle the barking of Sundance, the family dog - and even more astoundingly, fast forward through an annoying quarrel with his wife.

Michael is fascinated by his new toy and a little freaked out as well. He decides to pay another visit to Morty, the guy who sold him the mysterious device. Morty tells Michael he gave him exactly what he asked for - a universal remote that lets him control his universe. Right before Michael's astonished eyes, Morty demonstrates the device's mind-boggling advanced features, including a function that lets Michael travel back and forth through his life at different speeds.

Michael quickly becomes addicted to this new rush of power, which literally allows him to have his cake and eat it too. But before he knows it, the remote is programming him, rather than the other way around. And try as he might, a panicked Michael can't stop the device from deciding which events of his life he'll experience and which ones he'll miss. Only then does he begin to truly appreciate and embrace his life - the good, the bad and the ugly.

Yes. It's true that we do have bad times in our life. But, do you think fast forwarding these bad times will do us good? Not really. I guess if our life is too smooth sailing, we'll take everything we have for granted. It's through these bad experiences which help us grow up and develop to a better person. It's important for us to truly appreciate and embrace our life - the good, the bad and the ugly. But, how many of us can truly do this? In life, we tend to complain too much. Don't you think so?

This is really a good show. It may be a comedy, but I cried when Michael Newman realized that his father had died during his fast forwarding days. And the most heartbreaking part would be the scene in which Michael simply ignored his father and was totally immersed in his work even though the latter came to his office to look for him. Sounds familiar? I guess many of us are guilty of doing that. I bet there are times when your parents would like to have a good talk with you, and we simply tried to "fu yan" them by telling them "We're Busy". But, are we that busy that we can't even spare our parents a few minutes or even an hour?

Sit back and ask yourself these questions...

When is the last time you had a proper dinner with your family with no distractions such as hp or pc?

When is the last time you hug your parents and tell them that you love them?

When is the last time you actually spend quality time with your pets?

When is the last time you meet up with your best friends from primary school, secondary school, jc or university?

When is the last time you take a good look at your family, be it your parents, siblings or relatives?

It's time for you to embrace your life.

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Yukai bought this book for me!

Brand New Friend by Mike Gayle. Mike Gayle is one of my favourite author! I simply like his unique writing style which will make me laugh... Funny but also poignant. I've been wantined to buy this book since I saw it at Popular bookstore the other day. I can finally own it and read it ! Yeah!

Check out his website http://www.mikegayle.co.uk/ for his other books. Trust me, the other books are just as interesting and nice!

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Angeline winks
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Friday, August 11, 2006

IF...

If I were a Branch Manager, I would be one who would cry with her staff when they have problems.

If I were a Superman, I would rather be an ordinary man and live together with my loved one.

If I were an animal, I would want to be a pig - Eat & Sleep.

If I were a man, I would never want to lie or hurt the girl I love.

If I were a genius, I would probably be an eccentric person.

If I were to have a comic cartoon character as my friend, I would choose Doremon so that he can help me solve any problems.

If I were to marry a movie star, I would choose Orlando Bloom. He is just too charming.

If I were a rich man, I would invite all of my beloved friends for Europe tour.

If I were to have supernatural powers, I would want to have the power to fly to anywhere I want instantly.

If I were to know what will happen in the future, I would have been a millionaire.

IF...

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Thursday, August 10, 2006

So Boring

Being a kind soul, I've volunteered myself to go Hougang Point for today, tomorrow, Sunday and next Friday.

(Actually, I was banished to Hougang Point, but I was told that it's wrong of me to say that I'm banished, instead I should say I've volunteered myself to go Hougang Point.)

Whatever it is, the zhong dian is I'm serving my national duty at Hougang Point.

It's really boring. I was so bored that I was looking through all the feedback in CRUs and reading those good and bad examples on intranet. I don't mind going Hougang Point, but I just don't like the seat as the sun is very glaring. And it irritates my eyes a lot. And somehow, it makes me feel so sleepy. Most importantly, there is no happy food for me to eat. Sigh.

Just when I was thinking hard what else can I do to spend my whole afternoon, my boss came to Hougang Point to do his work! I'm so happy to see him! haha. Maybe he came to Hougang Point to make sure that I am not skiving. Haha. Whatever his intention is, I'm happy to see him. At least there is somebody who can entertain me.

Just hope that tomorrow will be a better day for me!

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Happy Birthday to Singapore

Thanks to Jianhui, I was able to go National Stadium to celebrate our nation's 41st birthday! It's definitely going to be a memorable NDP as it would be the last time having the parade at this National Stadium until the new stadium is rebuilt. Anyway, my sister has gotten tickets for the BLUE sector, but with the help of YAHOO, she managed to exchange the tickets for the GREEN sector! Thus, the 6 of us could sit together at the GREEN Sector. And all of us are wearing RED! I was telling Jianhui that if he dares to wear RED, I will not sit with him. haha.

Me posing with the beautiful tickets!

NDP 2006!

When you reached Kallang, you could see a pool of people in RED or WHITE. Only some spoiler would wear other colours! Haha.

Weiwen, Jianhui and Shuling

Sis & Me

Koreans or Singaporeans?

Due to this jersey, we were actually approached by some Koreans for help at Suntec Taxi stand. The group of Korean girls actually spoke Korean to us. Apparently,they were late for their flight, and so we helped them to call for cab. I was so relieved for them when the cab arrived. They gave us a bar of Calbury Chocolate for our help. So sweet of them!

One of my favourite item for NDP

The Usual March In

Flag again!

The Happy Funpack.

There are a lot of good goodies in the funpack. It's really a very happy funpack. Haha.

I really love going NDP. It makes me feel very patriotic and SINGAPOREAN. And I'm really proud to be one. Though there are some ugly Singaporeans around, I still love Singapore! I love singing National Day's songs, reciting Singapore's Pledge as one country and singing the National Anthem loudly! Also, I love the spectacular fireworks display! It's so beautiful and nice! And most importantly, I love doing the Kallang Wave! Haha. In short, I simply love going to NDP!

This year, the parade ended quite early at 8.20pm. There was basically human jam when the parade ended. Thus, we waited quite some time for the crowd to disperse before leaving the stadium. Everything about NDP is good. except that I really hate the going home part after the parade. We had to walk quite a distance to Suntec! We basically walked for about 40 mins before we reached Suntec! I was really very tired after walking such a long, long distance, especially when I had to carry the heavy funpack and my bag.

When we finally reached Suntec, we had a fast dinner and we were so tired that we decided to take cab home. As it was really very hard to get any cabs at the taxi stand, I decided to go CCK instead.

It was a tiring day for me and I'm so tired. I just collapsed on the bed after my bath.

Once again, Happy 41st Birthday to Singapore.

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Wednesday, August 09, 2006

If I were some popular star...

When people become famous, the media will start to dig out bad news about their past. Just like MILUBING who had recently shot out to fame due to the SuperBand competition. Media started to publish negative news about the members. Can we blame the media? Not really. Cos the media only publish what they think the readers would want to read. And WE are the readers.

So, my sister and I started to ask ourselves, what would the media publish about us if we were to become famous one day? The media would probably say that I always have crazy drinking session with my colleagues and I always end up drunk. Haha. And the media would probably say that my sister is a fussy shopper who only wants NEW piece for her purchases. Haha.

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An interesting conversation between my dad and I.

D: Were you drunk last night?
M: No...
D: Are you sure?
M: Ya.
D: Then why did you vomit?
M: Cos I forced myself to vomit.
D: Don't try to bluff me. You were drunk, that's why you were vomitting.
M: No...

The conversation ended.

Daddy, I really wasn't drunk last night.

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Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Blading

I had a great time blading at East Coast Park today! It was really fun and relaxing though it's quite irritating to see that there are so many young kids on a weekday. That's why I prefer to come on weekdays where there aren't a lot of people and I can just indulge in my own world. I've forgotten that today is the eve of a public holiday and many of them are here to relax as well. And I feel so National Day as all of them are dressed in red.

But, my blading skills definitely need to be improved. I'm basically blading too slowly. I want to glide like those good bladers. Haha. Maybe I should just buy my own blades to force myself to blade more often so that I can be REAL good at it... And I've just learnt how to brake properly and do simple turn. Hehe. I'm very happy with my improvement. Thanks to my wonderful shifu who is such a perfectionist.

Me blading very very very slowly... Safety comes first you see. I know I look super stupid with the knee and wrist guards, but in case if I fall (well, I don't really fall that often, but just in case...), I will be well-protected. Heehee.

Sporty me

After blading, I was very tired and sweaty. Thus, I went back home to bathe before going to meet Edwin for his birthday dinner in City Hall.

Anyway, this guy is damn good. Once again, he made me wait an hour plus for him in town. He also doesn't understand why is it that I always have to wait for him at City Hall. Sigh. But, since he is so apologetic, I shall forgive him. Haha. As it was very crowded every where at City Hall, we decided to eat Carl's JR. Nothing fantastic, but as least it's fast. Haha. Maybe I shall treat him a better dinner next time when we meet. Just hope that he won't be late again. Haha.

It was a tiring day for me and I can't imagine myself taking public transport back home. Thanks to Yukai for fetching me to CCK after my dinner. =p

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Some thoughts came to my mind this morning... If somebody is mean to you, does it mean that you have to treat him or her the same way? Personally, I don't think so. I can't change how others treat me, but at least I can control how I want to treat others. To me, I won't do any mean things to others that I know will hurt me if I find anyone doing that to me. The world is round. I always believe that what goes around comes around. Similarly, one should always be kind to others, without expecting any favour in return. In this way, you will be happier. Trust me.

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Angeline winks
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