Children's Letters to God

Children's Letters to God

Laugh!

Here's that funny image...Why didn't anyone thought of this huh? "ingenious"...*grin*

Update

It's been quite awhile since I last blogged...the anticipation must have been arduous for some *Heee* Yah I know, me thick-skinned. Been really busy and all stressed up...but it's gonna get worse in a couple of weeks' time, and will certainly culminate for the next couple of months at least. *shudder*

Been running around the past few weeks...meet clients, cover events, covering for Boss & Eve since they are tied with CLTG. Yep, CLTG will kick-off this coming week, and will run for the next 2 weeks. I helped them with the schedule, only to realise that we are short-handed still...so I had to fill myself in for more shows, together with some other whom I know wouldn't mind doing so. =) Tickets still are available, so if you are keen, just let me know!

THis week has been fruitful, even though hectic. Hmm...things are rather great. I went to meet a client on Tues, and made some new frens (rather surprisingly); following the editorial meeting on THurs, I made even better frens with some of the ppl; and following the big event which I've covered yesterday, I made new frens as well as made firmer frens *grin* THis feeling is great! (despite the pressure of work I'm buried under)

Yep, talking about the major event which I covered yesterday, it was a real tiring one. Since morning, I was at the "birds dun land there, turtles dun lay eggs there" venue - Tanah Merah Country Club; for a golf tournament. True, it was an eye-opener; in fact coming to think of it, it was the first golf tourney I had covered since I joined the company. Previously I didn't have to go coz they either had their photographer present, or that someone else went. This year, neither happened, so I took up the "challenge"...which gave me a sleepless nite the previous nite before. You see, the client spoke to me about the types of shots she needed, especially since the next issure's cover page will be dependent on what I have taken (photos). I was worried I wouldn't be able to capture a decent photo enuff to be used. For one thing, she wanted a group shot (of the VIPs), plus shots of their individual tee-offs...and here comes the big BUT - (1) I must not stand in front of them (obviously), since there's the danger of the golf ball hitting me. Means I can only stand diagonally and away from them. (2) I must not take any shots when they swing their golf clubs for the tee-off, coz I will distract them and make them lose their concentration. -.-'' So I'm like, "ok, all I can shoot is their backsides, when they are ready in position to tee, but not swing yet." Perfect shot huh.

Thankfully...things didn't turn out that way. I rushed to the tee off spot first in a buggy, and tried to visualise where would b the best spot for the best spot. And while I was testing my shots, who would come up behind me, but the GOH, who's a minister by the way. He made a light joke, which certainly helped ease my tension. And following that, everything just fell into place. I mustered my nerve to ask them to pose for me while I try to capture the right shot before the actual tee off (my smart idea). What better way to get them to even swing their clubs for me rite? Heee...

I quickly "siam" back to office to try and clear some work before I rushed out for the ensuing dinner that same nite. It was nearly 3 in the afternoon when I reached office and by 5, I rushed out again. Isa was supposed to come with me, but due to some last minute work that was handed down by Empress Dowager #2, I was concerned that she wouldn't be able to finish the work, so I got her to stay.

And so it was, back to tanah merah country club for the dinner! Nice place yes, as with all country clubs. I was totally "wacked" by the time the event ended. Exhausted, but fun. =)

Went drinking with a fren on Sat, and now I'm paying the consequences. No hangovers, but the rashes came as expected. Itching like crazy and scratching myself like a monkey ever since..coz of the damn rashes -.-'' Good thing is, the ugly rashes are hidden within the body...bad thing of coz, is that I can't "openly" scratched myself. The only other place which I've just discovered (to my utmost horror) are both my arms and fists (Imagine the hilarious sight of my left and right hands taking turns to scratch each other...Yes it's that bad). Not only do they itch, they r covered with ugly rashes, ugly red spots and welts...omg!

SO, the smart me thought of a probable solution - running! and getting whatever remaining alcohol in my system out when I perspire. Not sure if that really works actually *sheepish* Just some grand idea I thought would work. Well, everythng is worth a try yeah? Haha..

I had stopped my weekend-stadium runs a couple of months ago (got bored with it somehow), but of coz, I still go for gym runs and thurs runs wf frens. But after the run today, I must say that I got reminded of what I missed most from running long distance. The wind against me, sort of like metaphorically blowing my frustrations and thoughts off too. And the profuse perspiration that comes during and after the run - it's one of the best feeling in the world! Not to mention the fact that running alleviates (though not remove) my stress levels. And yes, the natural blush and rosy cheeks & glow after the run...Yeah, so go run too if you can afford the time. I know how some say u have to make time for exercise. But well, sometimes it just isn't possible.

Oh yes, and the new student whom I've accepted (yah the really terok one)..after the class on Sat, he seemed to have shown some minor improvement. Which I'm really glad already, coz he really should be a goner already. Imagine not knowing the difference between "is" and "was"; or when to use singular and plural. And worse stuff, trust me. It's past mid-year, but I had to go back to basics and start teaching him from scratch. Well, not sure if his "improvement" is temp or for real...We'll see...I must admit I do entertain thoughts of calling it quits with him. I don't need the money, though it's helpful (he stays just 5min away, so that saves me transport costs). I hate being a quitter, especially when it comes to teaching my students. I hope this won't break my resolve. *cross fingers*

Alrite, time to get back to doing whatever rubbish that needs my attention. Wanted to leave a hilarious image here which was forwarded by a fren, but somehow blogger seemed to be expriencing problems...Grrrr!

Cartoons!

Don't you just miss all these cartoons? Road-Runner, Tom & Jerry...all those really "duh" but innocent cartoons. A real far cry from the violent cartoons you have these days.

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Surprise!

Ok, so it's another day nearer to the day dedicated to me =D Heee....

Nice memories to have in time to come...was one of the best celebrations I had in recent years. Seriously. It's sad how as we grow older, most of us either get fewer celebrations or lesser presents. Hmpt...I may no longer be some young tweeny, but I still enjoy getting presents. And I don't just mean birthdays..Christmas..Or even exchanging nice stuff during Friendship Days, Easters...stuff like that. In fact, I'm sure I'm not the only one who enjoys getting surprises and presents, right?

It was a nice little surprise when they "tricked" me into Cindy's room and got Cindy to distract me, to keep me in while they get prepared. Then the lights went out, and for a split second I was stunned...but I soon recovered. Afterall, this "trick" birthed from me...Hehe...No matter...I still enjoyed it. Of coz, they were in cahoots, then they carried the nice choc cake in...A yummy one at that. Sweet, mousse-y, with choc flake...Superlicious!

That was after a sumptuous lunch at the Korean restaurant, which cost a bomb man. Anyways, really, I wasn't expecting a cake. It's still a nice surprise. Well, I was telling them that psychologically, I felt "unbalanced"...coz I was sure they had forgotten about my bdae. Normally I was the one to remember their birthdays and to get the rest to brainstorm on the present and stuff like that.

We gathered people for dinner and had another round of pigging, and we adjorned for one of our most fav get-together activity -- KTV! Four solid hours, and seriously, we could hv gone on...Haha...And it's a fact that we've got many singing queens amongst us. K lah, so long as all of us had fun, which I think is most important.

Yeah, tomoro is Sat...boring Sat. Going for boring tuition...then boring Sunday. And soon, the weekend will zoom by and it will be birthday no more. Sigh. Back to full gear on Monday again. Just helped Mr T with his essay. And I'm darn sleepy now too...Oh well...to bed now *yawnz*

Such is life...a basic review

I look back where I was a year ago, and I look at where I am now.

I've made new friends, made firmer friends of the old, dropped the useless (though they seemed to keep coming back to haunt me)...and tried looking for more.

Last year this time, I was barely out of a rut hole, a deterimental relationship...trying to cope with myself and learning to stand on my own after having someone to lean on for so long. Of coz, time and again I've said that getting out of this relationship was the best thing ever I've done for myself so far (and I still stand by what I said), it certainly was no walk in the park. The heartaches continued to come; the harsh, the mental "abuse"...all best forgotten. So don't ask anything.

Last year this time, I had just completed a year on the job; learnt plentiful of things. The learning process wasn't easy; there were the cheers when things went smoothly, there were the glum faces when something crumbles. But I learnt something from every one. Right now, I've gained skills, I've gained knowledge. But of coz, I've picked up undesirable habits and what-have-yous.

Last year this time, my life was a little messed-up. Seemingly direction-less, not sure where to head. Not that I now know where to head, but at least things seemed like they will fall into place soon enuff. Generally, I'm happier now; so yes, that's a good sign too *pat on the back*. I learn how to appreciate people more, how to watch my mean tongue, how to be grateful for the things I have, for my family, my friends, etc.

Of coz, some things never did change -.-''. I'm still as poor, for one. Donations, any kind souls?

Oh yes, last year this time....I was on holiday overseas! *sob*

Yeah, so why am I doing a "review" of last year vs this year? No it's not the end of year as yet. Oh well...when it's the end of one and the coming of a new one, people tend to look back to recall what they were doing then and now. Yah yah, it's not Dec nor Jan yet. I mean the end of a year, the end of an age I would not be coming back to...and the entering of a new one. *Blah* Yah, we'r approaching a unique day now...*anticipation*

*****

7 July - a date holding my fav number. And there's a story behind it...my story.

Frustrating...Upsetting

Life's busy and all...as usual. When I can't really find the time to blog, it would take some other reason to make me find the time to do it. Like when I feel strongly about something, or when I just have the sudden urge...like now.

Dunno why...felt a little down today. Could be stress, could be exhaustion due to work (facing so many darn deadlines now)...But somehow there's this innate feeling that kept nagging at me. Perhaps I've missed my QT once too often...Perhaps things just aren't going well for me. Past few weeks have been rather crap. The tension in office was not just mounting, it sort of even threatened to explode any moment. THankfully, nothing happen...as yet. Not just me, everyone else felt it too. Black ugly faces prevalent everywhere. And I'm the sort who gets really affected by people's moods and emotions.

Today was slightly better...though slightly only. Boss did a work (& pay =D) review with me today. Basically we went through the things that she wants me to take on while managing the usual. Good that it's a sign that I'm still useful around (ha!...I know that sounds cynical). Of coz there were things I knew I needed to bring to the next level. Thankfully, she didn't mention anything about my chronic (un)punctuality problem. Hee...ok lah, I aint that bad lah...just not on time =) But hey, I put in long hrs at work...I practically work like a dog with no rest, so she has no reason to complain!

Of coz, the part about having complaints also came up. And of coz, I didn't mention anything...how could I? -.-'' Of coz there was the pay review part..hehe..there was an increment and a small interim bonus...not fantastic (not really up to my expectations...but well *shrug*), but better than none. Isabel had her review the day before. Yeah, that means I only got my pay cheque today...sigh

Should have been happy, or at least light-hearted. But no. Somehow, after a friend told me about her problem with her bf (a make-or-break situation), I couldn't concentrate on my work anymore. I can't pinpoint on what the problem was for me, but as a result of that confiding, I began to feel down, even bawl my eyes out or something...What's wrong with me?!

It's not like I'm close to both of them (as a couple) or am so in touch with their relationship. Of coz I'm close to that fren, and I know the ups and downs she went through sometimes with her bf. But somehow the worry just gushed out when she told me the deadlock she's in now. They really are a compatible couple...maybe it's coz I dun wish to see them break up. Maybe it's the tears I see welling up in her eyes after she confided in me. My heart just goes out to her. I wish I could do something.

It's really frustrating when one seemed unable to make peace with oneself. The times when we try to unearth the problem and yet not getting any answers...feel like killing myself sometimes.

I keep telling people that I need a break, that I need to take leave and stay home or something. And I think perhaps this is a sign alredy. But I just haven't got down to it. Maybe it really is time to do just that. But I know myself...I need a real break! I just want to go away; get away from all these hustle & bustle. A wild idea just came to my mind...Since no one could make it this time (with me), I should be daring and go myself huh? Time to really spend time with myself...good book in hand or something *ponders* But I know I'm too scardy for that -.-'' Arghhhhh! I hate myself so.