This visual DNA test is really pretty (:

All it took was a smile.

It seems that everything that's been going on in my life now is being planned out very nicely.
Warning: long entry ahead.

I would have gotten the CPF call centre job with Ho Ying if I hadn't gone to Bangkok for 4 days. I remembered feeling very pissed and not looking forward to the shopping trip (like wth? who doesn't look forward to BKK shopping trips?!) because I missed a really good opportunity to work with a friend.... And then also because of this Bangkok trip I couldn't get that SGH job that Lydia recommended to me because they got someone to fill the vacancy before I came back; and thus I missed another opportunity to work with a friend. :(

Was starting to give up on job searching and just slack the rest of my holidays away; however then right after meeting up with Lydia at PS and telling her how much I'd like to work in a hospital, CGH called me and asked me down for an interview the very next day. -.- How coincidental.... Lydia your words very powerful eh (Chris Sligh was also voted off American Idol yesterday, but anyway that's not the point). And then at the interview, there was also another girl trying out for the same job. I was 5 minutes late for the interview, didn't email them the resume form when I should have... but just because I told them I knew Excel (which I don't really know..) the boss decided to hire me instead of the other girl. -.-

Ok.. so then I got the CGH job and it became one of the best experiences I ever had. I feel so very fortunate to have such a nice first job experience, with wonderful colleagues and bosses, and I still go back to visit them from time to time because it's just SO near my house. (: And Ainah even personally made a bracelet and pair of earrings for me! Gosh. And the most surprising part is, now I'm tutoring their HR secretary's daughter AMaths and English. LOL. So I got a tuition job without approaching anyone or agency. And now I also have a dinner partner before I go for Jap classes at eastpoint every Tuesday, hahaha.

SO, life is pretty good now without a job. At least I'm earning some money with the tuition hmm. AND Wendy, Lydia and I are going to KL/Sunway Lagoon 11-13 April! NOW that's something to look forward, a holiday out of Singapore on our own! Hehh. Another thing to look forward would be the trip to USA/Canada when I visit my bro there woohoo. Going to spend 52 days there! Gosh I'm going to miss Singapore like hell, esp the food. Haha and yess friends as welll sigh. But I'm excited to get outta Singapore, to escape reality... Anyway this song was in loop since last night -

Marcos Hernandez - The Way I Do
Didn't wanna hold you
Didn't wanna need you so bad
Didn't wanna wake up
And find that I was falling so fast
Didn't wanna need you
Didn't wanna need anyone
Now look what you've done

Now I can't go on without you
I'm naked
I can't fake it
I'm not that strong without you
Never thought I could love you
The way I do

I always thought I would stand on my own
Climb a mountaintop all alone
Relying, depending on no one
Now look what you've done

Such a lovely song heh.

Anyway Swissotel's 70th floor Equinox bar is LOVE. Wonderful ambience, great music and service, amazing night view of Singapore from 70 storeys..... But abit expensive, ha. Wendy and Lyd I will bring u guys there one day! You guys will love it. Went there with Alethea and Clarissa wednesday night. Dedicated songs and the singer and pianist perform them live.. songs like Love Me by Colin Raye, All Out Of Love by Air Supply, That's Why You Go Away by MLTR. (: So romantic larh. Damn melancholic too.

And oh yah, laozhabor.blogspot.com is too HILARIOUS!

All it took was a smile.

DONE with stupid university applications. SMU is really troublesome. And I don't think I'll be going there anyway though; I will have a culture shock.

American Idol was fantastic last night. I absolutely LOVED Chris Richardson's and Jordin Sparks' performances yesterday. Thought the judges were too harsh and bias on Lakisha's performance because she chose a song that they didn't like. -.- Anyway I really like the song Chris sang.

Gerry & The Pacemakers - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'

Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
The night's the time for all your tears
Your heart may be broken tonight
But tomorrow in the morning light
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'

The night-time shadows disappear
And with them go all your tears
For the morning will bring joy
For every girl and boy
So don't let the sun catch you cryin'

We know that cryin's not a bad thing
But stop your cryin' when the birds sing
It may be hard to discover
That you've been left for another
But don't forget that love's a game
And it can always come again
Oh don't let the sun catch you cryin'
Don't let the sun catch you cryin', oh no
Oh, oh, oh


Borrowed DVDs recently and watched Step Up and Gosford Park. Really really good movies, both of them. :D So glad to have watched them. Nothing beats a good movie while it's raining outside, heh. Next up, The Prestige....

Anyway I'm addicted to Nodame Cantabile!

All it took was a smile.

The procrastinator in me has emerged again. I still haven't submitted any university applications! Now NTU biz/accountancy seems more appealing, but.... I guess my dream uni is still NUS? I don't know man. And my dilemma is between accountancy or business. How can people just choose between the two?! Argh. Both of them have absolutely NO relation to what we do in JC so I don't know which of them that I will be interested and do well in. What biology, chemistry? Gosh. And some people still encourage me to do pharmacy. -.- Decisions, decisions, decisions. Oh well, 2 more weeks before the application deadlines. =S I need good advice...

Yesterday was great. Met up with Clarissa, Alethea and Cheryl. I swear the whole Burger King was irritated by our laughter...

Anyway been listening to many feel-good songs recently with the likes of Jason Mraz, The Fray, The Feeling, Daniel Powter, John Mayor... :) Wendy should know, hahaa.

The Feeling - Never Be Lonely

People in love they're fast and foolish
People in love get everything wrong
People in love get scared and stupid
People in love get everything wrong

At least they're not lonely
At least they're not lonely
They'll never be lonely

B-b-b-baby
I think I'm going c-c-c-crazy
Why should I be sane without you (hahh)

They tell me to fight it
They can bloody well just try it
I'll never be the same without you (hahh)

People in love get special treatment
People in love get everything wrong
People in love their hearts get eaten
People in love get everything wrong

At least they're not lonely
At least they're not lonely
They'll never be lonely

All it took was a smile.

Been gym-ing of late with Wendy and Lydia because of this 1-week free trial at Planet Fitness. We even tried HOT yoga and it's not what you think. They really pushed up the temperature to 29deg in the room and we had to do yoga in there. Perspired liked hell inside, lol. And after that went treadmilling, and I actually finished 3km in 25 minutes! Kudos to me, although I still failed napfa, ha. But I haven't exercised that much for a long time ever since A'levels. Anyway this free trial thing really got my lazy butt away from my computer and now I'm more determined than ever to use the gym downstairs to the fullest, whoo.

Anyway recently I was packing the drawer full of photo albums and I realised my parents LOVED taking pictures of us when we were young. There were at least 20-30 albums man. Found some really cute ones.... I'm only going to put up a few 'cos there are too many.


Don't you think my brother is a pretty boy?!


I love my balloon.


And we are the balloon gang..


Me in my kindergarden uniform. Don't know what I was thinking in that picture though, LOL.

And leaving you with this masterpiece....

YAWN. Heh, tired larh. Goodnight :)

All it took was a smile.

The Fray - Look After You

If I don't say this now I will surely break
As I'm leaving the one I want to take
Forgive the urgency but hurry up and wait
My heart has started to separate

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be My Baby
I'll look after you

There now, steady love, so few come and don't go
Will you won't you, be the one I always know
When I'm losing my control, the city spins around
You're the only one who knows, you slow it down

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
I'll look after you

If ever there was a doubt
My love she leans into me
This most assuredly counts
She says most assuredly

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
I'll look after you
I'll look after you

It's always have and never hold
You've begun to feel like home
What's mine is yours to leave or take
What's mine is yours to make your own

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby

I'll look after you

All it took was a smile.

How can one feel so happy, yet so sad at the same time?

YES. I've decided which route I'm going to take. And that is Business School. But haven't decided between NUS or SMU. But gonna apply to all anyway. Today went to all 3 universities to check out their open houses with Lydia. Our journeys and experiences there were just damn hilarious. We got lost in SMU (didn't know the open house was at the administration building), had our ears blasted in the NTU shuttle bus because the speakers were just beside us and the guy had to shout into the mike... We even ate chicken rice on the bus (one whole packet each!) to Buona Vista from SMU, because we were rushing to NTU to catch a talk (which we still missed in the end -.-). But at least I gained some insight and enlightenment. And finally made my decision. That's the most important thing. NOW to apply. Hmmm, so mafan. -.- Shall apply another day, ha.

Last night Wendy and Lydia stayed over! Heh, and we made... fondue!



At first we were like wah-ing and gushing over how nice the chocolate tasted (it tasted really really good), but when we decided to add some water it became lumpy and started to look alot like shit so we lost our appetite. LOL. Nevertheless it was fun making the fondue and just fooling around. Slept at 3am and had to wake up around 9am today for the open house and I'm freeeeeeaking exhausted now. Open houses really take the life out of you, no joke. And the weather! Omg, I could feel my skin barbecuing under the scorching sun when we were walking to the various universities. -.-

Why does it feel so different now? =| Argh I think I had enough.

All it took was a smile.

SO my job contract at CGH has just ended. Having so many mixed feelings on leaving CGH and the amazingly nice people there. Sigh, it has been such a wonderful experience I don't know where to start; but I really loved my job there with Ainah and all. Though stressful and the occasional mistakes, the people there are awfully forgiving. Oh well, at least Marilyn from HR said if I had time to go back for any other temporary job during my vacation feel free to call her. The last 2 days had been really eventful and so, so fun. Felt so loved these 2 days. But good things always come to an end I guess. :(

Maybe I shall go back CGH after I submit my university application or something, ha.

All it took was a smile.

Conversations with Wendy and Lydia are always of a different league. Talking to them is so comfortable we can talk about anything under the sun, moon and sky. They took away whatever anxieties I had and I can simply pour out anything to them. Thank God for them. :)

Went to the Suntec career fair today. Nothing much except for some NTU brochures and interesting jobs. Had a korean dinner with them, and then the much loved chatting at the fountain. Its been ages since we did that and I'm so glad we got to do that today. Then bought chocolates from Candy Empire for my colleagues as 'farewell' gifts for next week, as my contract is ending next Tuesday. :( But anyhow, I'll definitely go back to visit sometime; and if there are still any temporary positions there when I finish making my decision and rest I really don't mind going back. But I seriously need a break to think for myself, and organise my priorities. There are still many things that I want to do that I haven't gone about to start on them. Like driving! And scuba-diving! Gosh.

Last 2 days of work. Hmmm. Hope these 2 days are good, haha.

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Anyway I just watched Ugly Betty. Damn nice show! Ugly is the new beautiful. Haha. Actually she's not ugly at all man. :)

All it took was a smile.

Ok I don't really know why I just cried. Maybe I'm simply overwhelmed. My brain feels as if its about to explode. It's just, too many things happening at one time. Cannot take it man. I guess I'm just human. And anyhow, I'm relieved Clarissa replied me. Love that girl to bits and I'm so proud of her too.

Had a good lunch and retail therapy with Ho Ying today. It was great hanging out with her, we can just talk about anything under the sun. Bumped into Alethea and had a nice long chat after so long, which brought back numerous funny memories. What with sea cucumbers and icecream.. and this girl was in yesterday's Wan Bao and today's Zao Bao somemore. Superstar already larh, lol.

Been having sleepless nights of late. Can't seem to just plonk on the bed and immediately sleep soundly like before anymore, haha. I'll toss and turn and think about random and useless stuff. -.- Anyway I don't think I'll extend my work at CGH, I need time for myself and to make decisions. If time permits I'll look for another job with Clarissa. But it was an extremely wonderful experience nonetheless. :) Although it was just a month, I'll miss the people there terribly; especially Ainah who has become my godmother, lol.

Aiyah, I think it's that time of the month soon.

All it took was a smile.

Alright.. for anyone who's interested or concerned, here goes my unexpected results:

General Paper - A2
Mathematics - A
Biology - A
Chemistry - B

Very surprised for my Bio and GP results. Once again, thank God. It's a miracle larh. And I received the warmest well-wishes from everyone yesterday, thank you all. :)

All it took was a smile.

Thank GOD for my results. All glory goes to Him. That's all I can say. I really miss singing To God Be The Glory liked we always did in PL. :(

Having mixed feelings. Worried for friends. Why does it all have to depend on a dumb slip of paper?

Where have you gone, dear?

All it took was a smile.

SO. Doomsday's tomorrow. If I don't update this blog for a long time after tomorrow, you know how it went. LOL. Working half-day tomorrow somemore, I think I'll just go crazy. I hate making mistakes during work; luckily they forgave me because I'm just a temp. But the feeling still sucks. :(

Too many things on my mind. And I don't know if I can sleep tonight. But perhaps I'll still fall asleep because I'm simply exhausted today. HR asked me whether I want to extend my working period (my contract ends next Tue); but I really want my REST. Oh well see how my results are first. Not bad ah, work for 3 weeks only and some guy wants to treat me to lunch on Monday. And that guy's NOT my boss -.- AHHH. Too many things too many things on my mind I feel as if it's going to explode. But good to keep busy before results day so I won't think so much la hur. Thank God for the NICE people in my job hee.

And to dear Lydia, S06-ers and EVERYONE getting their results tomorrow:
ALL THE BEST!!!

And no matter what the results, always remember Jeremiah 29:11:
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

All it took was a smile.