Our dear JaNehNeh finally blogged about the 10 things he missed about NUSSU CBLC after some bugging.

And here's the pic that goes with Point No 1, bro:


And for the record, you're OLDER than Mel, Ange & me k. Bleh.

After reading Gerard's entry, I also xin yang yang. SO, here goes my version, in no particular order:-

I miss:

1) The friends in NUSSU CBLC and my Chemistry cohort
Randall, Gary, Weishi, Yuqi (cannot forget the matchmaker!), Dexter, Jade, Ange, Mel, Gerard, Pooh, Tiko and certain individuals I choose not to name & let the past stay buried. You guys really make a difference in my NUS days. Among all the friends, you are the ones who cared enough to listen when I'm in need. Thanks for your love =)
As for the Unmentionables, encounters with you have taught me the importance of being more discerning of people around me. Nevertheless, thank you too.

2) Union Camp 2003 & 2004
It's the start of my journey with CBLC. If I hadn't joined as a counsellor, I won't have bumped into Ange. If I hadn't bumped into Ange, I won't have gotten recruited into CBLC along with the other freshies like JaNehNeh & Daniel. If I hadn’t bump into Daniel, I won’t have gotten invited to CHC & so on. Again, it wasn't really the programs per se, but the people whom I've gotten to know through them =)

3) Post Union Camp Activities
Still remember the almost-daily meetups with Phoenix in the hols @ Weian’s house, playing captain’s ball in the pool until late & ordering Canadian pizzas. I think that’s when the real fun happens – after Union Camp haha!

4) Mugging in the Science library 4th level from 10-9 every exam period.
If you want to mug, surround yourself with muggers. Thankfully, it worked for my CAP =)
Additional perks were getting to know the bunch of Chemistry frens with whom I foresee keeping for life (see previous entry) and getting to know someone special =p Now you know why I choose Chemistry as my major, Ma. *wink

5) Duty @ CBLC YIH
That place is practically my 2nd home – with a personal pigeonhole for toiletries, sleeping bag, slippers, textbooks, snacks (of course I’m not sleeping on duty sheesh) & I totally miss watching Naruto & Friends lah! Don’t think the other students miss my loud guffaws thou -_-'''

Can only think of 5 for now =P Anyway, have a blessed 2008 everyone!

On Xmas Eve this year, we went to Moomba's for dinner. Randall's treat! You're the best, Rand! *hugs*

Our annual dinner was a little different this year with a couple of new frens joining us, adding more Xmas cheer to the already warm feeling I get whenever I gather with my old frens. Any plans for NYE, guys? =P

After ordering, we got restless & indulged in our favourite time-killer activity:


In our own world while the men talk about... man stuff.


Check out all the wine man...


I have no idea where this is... the counter?


Dar dar & me


Group pic =)

Our starters arrived!


Fantastic squid balls


Toasty freshly-baked bread - green spinach & walnut =)


Just waiting for the waiter to clear our plates but don't we look like we're saying grace here? I can imagine the nun from Sisters Act going, "No giggling! You at the back stop laughing!" bwahahaha

Main Courses


Duck

Fish

Chicken

And Kangaroo! *imagine Gary bouncing*

Now that's a sumptuous dinner =P Thanks again Rand!

Next, the unveiling of the cake Rand bought:


Happy Birthday Gu?


What Happy Birthday Gu! *angry*


Erm... can you like sit properly? And smilleee....


The Ultimate C Challenge: dividing a cake into 10 slices, each with 36deg angle point.


They got him Ralph Lauren Romance Silver
If he actually got more romantic after using this, I'll buy a truckload of this.


Wait wait must touch up first before we go Mox... as if people will care -_-
*ok la I blog this cos gw seems to be looking lovingly at me... swoon~
Or mayb he just wants to try my lipgloss o_O

Met an old fren there =) I kept myself bz the whole nite irritating my bf:


Me: Let me screw in some dimples for you
GW: I already have 1... -_-'''


Me: Hey wat's going on down there!


GW: What what where?!
Me: Hiiii YAH!


GW: You don't love me at ALL lor...
Me: Ok la sorry sorry.... NOT! hehe!


Gimme cuddles over kisses anytime, baby =P


This reminds me of... 3 Men and a Baby! Hahahaha! Don't kill me, D!













That's all for Xmas Eve! More posts coming up... as soon as I have the pics!

Merry Xmas people!

Clearing leave from 19 - 26th December (made enemies when my colleagues found out I still had to carry forward 3 days to 2008) - just nice to celebrate GW's bday and Xmas with frens and family.

It all started when I recalled Mum baking stuff using her broiler. I can still see past memories of 5 spice roast chicken, pork chops & chocolate cake tantalising everyone in the house.

It didn't take long to enlist Dad's help to haul the whole thing back from Grandma's.



You won't believe how relieved I was seeing this word on the dial:


30mins later

Stacked brownie hill + peanut M&M and silver dragee ornaments + drizzled marshmallow creme fake snow + Happy Birthday sign from ex-Prima Deli cake = Mr Chemistry's Birthday Cake


I couldn't resisting grabbing a bag of these animal shaped pasta in Cold Storage.
& when I saw Chio Beh in the line up, I swore to come back for more!


20mins later

Homemade chicken soup. Hearty & rich - comfort food for a cold rainy day =)


I happened to chance on the perfect card the night before:


And personalized it with my signature style:


Ultimate Indulgence: cuddling up to a movie + brownies + wine


It's no wonder my man is happy =D Love the look on his face when I brought the cake out.

Everything's made with luuurve, baby!

Got him a new Mont Blanc bag too but forgot to take pic. All in all, I think it all went really well.

Happy Birthday darling!

Angsty entry ahead. You’ve been warned.

One of my friends likes to rant & rant verbally. Me? I type & type...... blog drafts, only to eventually publish one. This one.

And this is Draft Number 63 (yah, I counted) and I’m only publishing it cos it has practically zero expected repercussions. Firsthand experience taught me how words can make or break a person.

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On the way back home, I was pondering about a close friend’s situation and even though he’s handling it well, the more I think about it, the more I got reminded of past slanders & how sickeningly easy it is for hatred to spread. Makes it even worse if it happened in a place you expect to find love.

If you’re not happy with the person, find a time to tell him (season with salt, please)
If face to face confrontation isn’t your cup of tea, fine. Write to him then. Even better, you can edit your words (presuming you have the common sense to do so) before handing over the letter.
If you are only comfortable with telling someone close to you, think twice about how constructive your words will be at settling the matter.
And I say this again - “I need to get it off my chest” is no excuse.
If you love gathering members to your Self-Pity Society, then please just keep quiet. And honey, may I gently remind you that the whole world doesn’t revolve around you.
Which brings me to the next point; there’s a high chance you don’t like yourself very much in the 1st place…
And when all else fails, put yourself in his shoes and ask yourself if you enjoy being in them. So how now?
Guess not.

Wake up & grow up, for goodness’ sake. You are so not a kid anymore.

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One of the Facebook applications allows one to add friends to one’s “Top Friend” list. Up to 35, I think.

Question: If someone you don’t regard as a “Top Friend” added you to her list, would you cave in and add anyway?

A friend went on to point out that I don’t really let people into my inner circle, do I? Well, true and false.

If you have earned my respect and has shown that you can handle keeping a secret, I’ll share. In bits and pieces, over Starbucks or your humble void-deck kopitiam =p
If you have a loose tongue, I won’t waste my time sharing to you, har-dee-har laughter aside.
Ok fine - in dire circumstances so you know you're not alone, I’m staying in the boat and we’ll ride out the storm together.

Contrary to your impression of me by now, I DO have a heart.

On a lighter note, I’ve been double-counting my blessings for the precious handful of friends I know I can keep for life. I thank God again for you. (hugs & smooches)

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5 Love Languages – Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Gifts, Physical Touch

My results say “Acts of Service” (Hahahaha a sunny thought just came to mind. Of mei opening & pouring my can of green tea, asking earnestly “so how how your love tank got fill up anot???”)
Honestly speaking, the one thing that touches my heart is meeting my need at that point in time. Whether is it your company, a little encouragement, some form of help, a little present to brighten up my day or just a simple hug. It doesn’t need to cost much just to let me know that you’re there, really.

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Closing with a disclaimer, just in case. If you are offended in any way to what I’ve written, I'm sorry.

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Toodles. Gotta go finish a presentation.