~*angie's lil reverie*~

Goodbye to 2008

Year 2008 is coming to an end...

It has been a meaningful and fulfilling year for me this year.

I was transferred to Punggol Plaza for almost a year and so far, I've enjoyed working with my colleagues. They're a fun bunch of people to work with and I guess I am really lucky to be able to work in such a great branch. And thanks to my boss, I was promoted this year with pay increment as well. =p

In the year 2008, I had participated 2 full marathons - Sundown Marathon and SCB Marathon. It's a great achievement for me and I'm proud of myself. Now, I can tell my kids proudly that mummy had ran a full marathon before! Haha. Impossible is Nothing.

Also, I had passed my driving license this year! I'm a very happy driver! I have been enjoying driving so far and I would definitely hope to have more opportunity to drive around Singapore!

Lastly, I'm happy to be healthy in the year 2008. Though I do fall sick occassionally, most of the time, I'm healthy. I'm thankful for that.

I have also promoted to be an auntie this year and this is a joyful thing! So far, I am enjoying taking care of my niece. She's my little darling... The whole family is happy to have her as our new member... =p

All in all, the year 2008 has been quite a good year for me and I hope the year 2009 will be a better year for me in career, health and relationship.

Happy New Year to all!

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Angeline winks
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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Twilight

I've just bought a new book, Twilight.

After watching the movie, I was inspired to buy the books by Stephanie Meyer!

And so far, I really enjoy reading the book. It's good. =p

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Angeline winks
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JC Post Christmas Party

We had our first successful JC class gathering yesterday! There were 9 of us instead of the usual 4-5 people! =p Good job to KC and me for organizing it. Haha. Actually, there were supposed to be 11 of us, but Huiyi and Sherlyn couldn't make it last minute.

We met up at Shokudou at Raffles City. It was my first time there and it was quite good. I kinda like the place. Unfortunately, I had chosen the wrong food, as a result, my food wasn't too happy. But, Andre's hamburger was nice! I took quite a bit of his food. I also tried some of their food so that I would know what to order for my next visit. Haha. We had lots of laughter and fun over the dinner...

Smiling happily at the camera

We didn't have any plans after dinner. So, I proposed to go to Andre's place! All of them agreed including the host! So, we made our way to Andre's place! It was my first time sitting in his car and also my first time going to his place! Excited! But, it would be better if he would allow me to drive his car... haha. But, they insisted that I'm a dangerous driver. HMPH! Don't they know that I'm a safe and steady driver? Haha.

So, a group of us went to the Cold Storage at Kallang Leisure Park to buy the drinks and tidbits! Thanks to Mervin for paying for the stuff! But, I just don't understand why the guys are willing to pay $3 for 10 cups? It's such a waste of money, isn't it?

Andre's place is quite nice and cosy! He has a big room to himself! Shiok man. After relaxing for awhile, KC started to brief us the rules of the game, Power Grid. I had played this game at Settlers Cafe once. It was fun!

The girls...

It seems like the guys don't really like to take photo, isn't it?

All of us, feeling very satisfied and happy after a good game of Power Grid (which KC has declared himself as winner) and a bottle of "not-so-good" red wine.

We went home shortly after drowning ourselves with half a cup of red wine...

Anyway, Andre was really nice to send some of the girls home and he even called me to ensure that I am home safely! So sweet of him! =p

Also, Congratulations to Amara! She's getting married next year!

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Angeline winks
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Take care, my friend

A colleague of mine had passed on Friday due to Cancer. She was diagnosed with Cancer in June, and I believe she had put on a good fight during this period. Though she may not know me personally as she was a BM and my trainer when I first joined OCBC, I'm upset over the news and I know that I got to pay my respects to her for the last time.

She's only 30 years old, young and capable.

It's really sad to hear that she has left us. I believe every of us will remember her always.

This makes me realize that life is really short. I could be feeling "healthy" right now, but who knows if I would be in good health at the next moment? Some of us may look real "healthy" just like her. Before June, she was still looking pretty and radiant. Then gradually, she started to lose her hair, her beautiful teeth became crooked due to the medication treatment... I guess we should never take it for granted that we are young, healthy and we will definitely get to live to get married, have kids and start a new family. Also, we definitely must treasure everybody around us... If you have anything that you wanna do, just do it. If not, sometimes when you really wanna do something, you may no longer has the chance or opportunity to do it...

Just like my colleague, she wanted to have kids and Europe, but she would never have the chance to accomplish any of her dreams now...

Last of all, I urge all of you, be it young or old, please spend some money to do a detailed body check up...

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Angeline winks
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Friday, December 26, 2008

我不想忘记你郭静

我在向前走却像在退后
我在用想念狂欢寂寞
越快乐就越失落
爱将我们高高举起以后
再让心学会坠落
怀念这宽阔的天空
虽然那里空气很稀薄

我努力想起你笑着哭泣
让自己深爱你再学会放弃
我不想忘记你
就算可以
我宁可记得所有伤心
我努力想起你苦也没关系
用祝福和感激勇敢失去你
爱你这个决定
虽然艰辛
我不说对不起

一个人不懂什么是拥有
两个人不懂怎么把握
越在乎就越脆弱
爱将我们高高举起以后
再让心学会坠落
怀念这宽阔的天空
虽然那里空气很稀薄

我努力想起你笑着哭泣
让自己深爱你再学会放弃
我不想忘记你
就算可以
我宁可记得所有伤心
我努力想起你苦也没关系
用祝福和感激勇敢失去你
爱你这个决定
虽然艰辛
我不说对不起

我努力想起你笑着哭泣
让自己深爱你再学会放弃
我不想忘记你
就算可以
我宁可记得所有伤心
我努力想起你苦也没关系
用祝福和感激勇敢失去你
爱你这个决定
虽然艰辛
我不说对不起

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Angeline winks
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Thursday, December 25, 2008

New Addiction

I just went to Weipeng's place for Christmas Party. He had this game in which we can play guitar or drum. It's super fun! However, I got to leave early as I had to go home for dinner...

Peng, can I go to your house to play that game again? Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee....

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P/S: When I was driving home after tuition today, I met a really considerate and nice driver! =p Just wanna say a big Thank You to that driver!

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Angeline winks
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Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all!

How was your Christmas party last night? Oh well, I had a quiet and heartwarming Christmas dinner with my sis, brother in law and princess at Sakae Sushi. It was a great dinner. After that, we went back home for gift exchange! Princess has the most presents! =p And my sis bought me a beautiful black dress! So nice of her!

Princess with the logcake!

Sis with me and Princess!

Happy family

Our Presents

Princess Gwyneth: This is my 1st Christmas party!

When I was young, I love to party on Christmas eve as it's the only day which I could stay out late. But as I grow up, I am beginning to dread partying on such occassion as I have difficulty to stay awake. Haha. I'm getting old...

Anyway, may all of you have a great Christmas with your loved ones...

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Angeline winks
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Last Christmas

This song got to be my favourite Christmas song as it has a special meaning to me...

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone
I'll give it to someone... special
Halalalala-Halalalala-Halalalala-Halalalala

Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye
Tell me baby
Do you recognize me?
Well
It's been a year
It doesn't surprise me
Happy Christmas,
I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I love you"
I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now
I know you'd fool me again

[Chorus]
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (Special)
Halalalala-Halalalala-Halalalala-Halalalala
(Yeah e yeah)

A crowded room
Friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you
And your soul of ice
I thought you were
Someone to rely on
Me?
I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face, a lover with a fire in her heart
A man under cover but
You tore me apart, ooo-ooo
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again

[Chorus]
Last Christmas(last christmas)
I gave you my heart (I gave you my heart)
But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
(I'll give it to someone)

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart(I gave u my heart but the very next day)
But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone... special
(Last christmas, last christmas)
Halalalala-halalalala-halalalala-halalalala
I'll give it to someone... special
Halalalala-Halalalala-Halalalala-Halalalala

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! =p

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Angeline winks
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Branch Christmas Party

We had our branch Christmas party on Tuesday. All of us had prepared a gift of $20 and we were very anxious to draw lots to get our "designated" present. I was really lucky to pick Kacy's present which was a blender! So cool! I was really happy!

After that, we went to Fish & Co for a great dinner! We were so hungry that we ordered a lot of food and we really enjoyed our food! I had New York's Fish & Chips and it was really good. I also managed to try out some of their food as well. =p It was a great dinner. When we were done with our food, we started to play some games.

All in all, it was a great branch gathering. Special thanks to Jesslyn's husband for sending us home as well. =p

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Angeline winks
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

I'm finally on leave!

Yeah! I'm so happy that I'm finally on leave!

My first day of leave was well-spent. I went to visit my dentist in the morning. I was scolded by him for going to dentist too often. DUH. Aren't we supposed to see a dentist half yearly? I was told by him that I should only go dentist once a year. Hmm.... Anyway, he must be feeling very moody. He was cleaning my teeth so violently that I was bleeding and crying non-stop. Yes, I was in such pain that I even cried. He also advised me to extract my wisdom tooth. Oh well, I would want to extract them too, but given that I probably have to take a few days mc after the extraction, so I can't really extract them as and when I like. Let's see how's my leave schedule for the next quarter then I shall decide should I extract my wisdom tooth.

After settling some of my personal stuff, I went shopping with mum, sis and princess! It's really challenging to bring princess out without daddy. Luckily, daddy came to join us at City Plaza after his work. Princess also vomitted in the taxi as the journey was too jerky. Poor girl. Thinking that she must be hungry after vomitting all the milk, daddy fed her milk before we ate our dinner. We had our favourite mee hoon kuay at City Plaza! =p

After shopping, all of us were exhausted. And I have a terrible stomach ache... In fact, my stomach ache was so painful that I didn't sleep the whole night until now. =( No matter how I lie on my bed, I would feel uncomfortable and in pain... Sigh... I shall go see doctor later.

Why is it that I'm always sick during my leave?

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Angeline winks
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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Red Bombs

I have been attending lots of wedding dinner of late. In the month of December, I had received a total of red bombs. To me, it's a wonderful thing to attend wedding dinner, witnessing the marriage of the loving couple. I can always see the happiness in the couple on their wedding day and it's such a beautiful moment for them and for their family.

I got to admit that sometimes, I will wonder when will it be my turn? Given that I'm already a quarter century old this year, I got to plan for my future, isn't it? I guess I had met my Mr Right many years ago, but due to my stupidity and immaturity, I had chosen to let go of him. This is fate. We can't do anything about it. Hopefully, I will have better luck in love next year... :)

Don't worry, I'm not rushing to get married. I just feel that it's always good to know that you have somebody by your side no matter what happens...

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Angeline winks
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Our first Gai Gai to Suntec!

We brought princess to Suntec yesterday! It was her first official outing to the town!

I'm ready to go out!

And she's all ready to take her power nap in the car seat.

She seems to enjoy her new stroller as she was happily sleeping while mama was doing her shopping.

When JH had came to Suntec, we proceed to eat our favourite Chong Qing steamboat. Daddy was really nice to feed her milk before he started to eat his dinner.

Happy Family

Just when we were enjoying our dinner, Daddy realized that Princess had pooed on her stroller! Immediately, mummy and ah yi went to search for diaper changing station. To our dismay, all the toilets in Suntec are not equipped with diaper changing stations! Ah! In the end, we got no choice but to change her diaper on a toilet seat. When we came out from the toilet cubicle, there was a long queue of people. Ops... Oh well, you can't blame us for hogging the toilet cubicle since there isn't any diaper changing station!

After that, we went back to continue our dinner. As I got to rush for the 9pm movie, I ate like I had been starving for many days. Haha.

All in all, it was a great dinner! =p The movie, Bolt was great too!

Feeding princess before she goes home...

When I got home, princess was crying non-stop. It seems like she's not feeling too well. I feel so helpless, seeing her cry... Luckily, after drinking her mummy's milk, she stopped crying and went to sleep...

She's my darling... I love her so much!

P/S: I feel that all shopping centres should equipped with diaper changing stations!

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Angeline winks
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A friend in need is a friend indeed

I was supposed to go JB today with my friends, but I have decided to give it as miss to attend a charity bazaar.

It's a charity bazaar organized by Anna's good friends who had spent lots of effort and time to make it happen. I'm touched by their friendship. When the viral disease had struck Anna, her friends immediately stepped up to help her in whatever way they can... They could have pretended that this does not concern them at all, but they didn't. Instead, they had helped to organize the charity bazaar to raise funds for Anna's hospital bills. This is indeed remarkable. If such a thing were to happen to me, will my friends stand by me or will they choose to avoid me?

I would like to donate bone marrow to save her, but due to the weight constraints, I could not even go for the test to see if my bone marrow is compabatible with hers. None of her parents' or siblings' matches hers. Now she can only pray for a kind donar with matching bone marrow who will come forward to save her.

Anna, please get well soon... Your family and friends are waiting for you to get well and lead a normal life again...

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Angeline winks
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Benny and Lina's Birthday Celebration

We had a birthday celebration for the November babies, Benny and Lina last month... Here are some of the belated photos...

The ladies - me, Jesslyn, Lina and Jamie

Me with Benny, the birthday boy

As you can see from this photo, this is a friendly KTV session with bubble tea only... :)

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Angeline winks
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Thursday, December 11, 2008

My Little Darling...

Princess Gwyneth with her ah yi who is learning how to take care of her...

I'm a mighty saver too! =p

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Angeline winks
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Self-doubt

It's really stressful, going to work lately. I'm currently facing quite a lot of problems at work. Sigh. So stressed out that I will think of work before I sleep and I will even dream of my work.

Maybe I am really not that competent...

Times like this make me question my own ability and my so-called "management skills".

Sigh.

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Angeline winks
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Tuesday, December 09, 2008

When can I break free from everything?

It's upsetting to know that being nice to people may not be a wise thing to do as some people do not appreciate it. And sometimes, they may start to take you for granted.

It's as though you're just a "post it" to them.

=(

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Angeline winks
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你还爱我吗蔡依林

夜里传来雨的声音
轻轻拨动心的旋律
情不自禁想到你
那些甜蜜的回忆
总是不小心就淋湿了我的眼睛
爱情需要一些呼吸
偶尔保持一点距离
回到朋友的关系
任你自由的来去
从此想念你只能放在我心里
你还爱我吗
一直好想问你这句话
却又怕
听到你真实的回答
你还爱我吗
为何你总是不说话
眼看我为爱不爱挣扎
你爱我吗
好久没有你的消息
心里还惦记着你
在这冷冷的夜里
感觉那么的熟悉
好想再见你想听听你的声音
感情的路总让人好无助
我会学着面对独处
给深爱的你祝福
你还爱我吗
一直好想问你这句话
却又怕
听到你真实的回答
你还爱我吗
这是我唯一的牵挂
不管你会有什么回答
我会一直等你
你还爱我吗

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Angeline winks
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Monday, December 08, 2008

Pain!

My whole body is aching!

When I woke up this morning, I nearly couldn't get down from my bed. I have difficulty climbing down the stairs and I could really feel pain in my legs...

But, the pain is worth it.

I'm so happy that I had completed the full marathon alone. I had never run a race alone, except for some 5km run. So, it's amazing that I could run 42km by myself. And the most amazing thing is, I didn't train for this marathon. I thought I would have just fainted along the way. Haha. Oh ya, I also met some of my friends during the run. Haha.

All in all, it was a great race... and it's also the last race to end 2008...

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Angeline winks
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Sunday, December 07, 2008

I'm still alive and kicking

Just wanna update you guys that I'm still alive and kicking after my full marathon this morning.

In fact, I had just came back from a wedding lunch too. After my marathon, I went home to bathe and to make up then I took a cab down to Expo.

I could barely walk now and I'm so glad that I had made the right choice by wear flats to the wedding lunch.

I just hope that my legs won't hurt so much after a good sleep...

Praying hard.

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Angeline winks
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

This is for real. Please help if you can...

Quoting from an email from my dear friend...

Anna is a 22year old girl .

Strike by viral attack on her liver in Oct’08. Admitted to SGH where she spent near to four weeks in the hospital.

Subsequently, the virus attacked her bone marrow.

She was moved to Gleneagles for 25days. Then she was admitted into NUH. The bone marrow which is responsible for reproducing blood cells is damaged and hers unable to reproduce any to keep her immune system up.

Due to this, She is vulnerable to illness etc etc etc etc . Now, her lungs are clogged with liquid.

At this point, doctors are looking at the possibility of a bone marrow transplant, thus A+ platelets are needed should they find a match for her.

We also hoped to raise some funds for her family to ease the escalating financial burdens.

We will be holding a bazaar. Thus, it would be so kind if you guys can pass me anything ( clothes, accessories which are not in bad condition and you guys don’t need any more)

Any circulation of any kind would be good.

Name: Seow Siyun, Anna,

Hospital: NUH

Ward: 58, Bed four.

To donate blood platelets for her, you only need to go to NUH blood Centre , cite her name plus her ward/bed number. The centre closes @ 1530hrs weekdays.

The transfusion might need to take up to 1.5hrs.

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Please help Anna in whatever means you can. She is just like any of us. She should be able to surf internet at home like any of us... But, at this moment, she is fighting to stay alive. So please help if you can...

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Angeline winks
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Happy Birthday to Mummy!

It's my beloved mummy's birthday! =p

Happy Birthday to you! I love you, mummy!

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The group is expanding and expanding... in response to Government's call...

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Angeline winks
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Monday, December 01, 2008

Life is so unpredictable

My friend had just told me a horrifying story...

Her friend had met with a car accident and he has been in coma since last night... I don't know the details, but it seems like he's quite badly injured. He's a young and promising guy with a bright future ahead of him...It's very depressing to hear such news... Sigh

Let's pray that he will recover soon.

Life is so unpredictable. All of us should simply enjoy every moment of our life, as you can never know what will happen to you at the next moment...

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Angeline winks
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