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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

The Cold Shoulder

Damn!

I wasn't the only one who experienced the whole blog failure thing and true enough, it was Advertlets that screwed up their system. However, Advertlets have kept me updated so I'm not bothered. You can read about the issue here at Advertlet's blog if you want:

http://www.advertlets.com/weblog

But the cheque that I want to touch so badly hasn't arrived yet and it's been two long months. :(

As if it's not bad enough, Nuffnang just come up with a whole new BIG idea of Nuffnang Glitterati and it the deal that came with it is very much tempting! I'm sure likes of Jayden, Typical Ben, Thy-Dowager and Ice-Angel (or whatever name she is, the one that makes all her self-portraits dreamy-looking) are definitely stars of Nuffnang. So, it's pointless even if I want to join the club. Moreover, I'm now exclusive with Advertlets.

The only downside to this is the hoo-ha that happened four days after I went exclusive. 0.0
Haha. Oh, I just thought of another one. Longer waiting time for cheque to reach Singapore! :(
However, I like Josh (the founder of Advertlets). He's nice and very prompt in his replies. Heh. :)

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So I'm finally over and done with the Feature Assignment two, and now I'm in the final league of the race. Four more weeks!

I think just about four weeks ago, Graffiti Galz have this gathering at Centrepoint. I really must emphasize, that I wasn't late because I spent much time dolling up (in fact, I was crying terribly just before that). I couldn't find the bloody Japanese restaurant located at basement (not even mentioned which basement level it is).

As much as I can recall, Zhhen, Shi and Yu was already there chatting away and when I arrived the situation was a tad bit awkward.

Moving on, I need something to quench my thirst thus ordered for a cup of iced water, which appeared to be so damn small that I can finish it within two gulps, and there was black stuff in it.

When probed about the black stuff in the cup and asked for a change of a new one, the waiter insisted it was just tea leaves. Uh, but we're drinking iced water? Not to be picky but the subsequent cups of water were all like that, and they didn't serve water to each and everyone of us.

In addition, the waiters were slow and at one point in time when we asked for exchange of the desserts (they forgot to put the 'tang yuan' inside the red bean soup), they took them away and totally forgotten about it. 0,0

To think I still paid them $25 for service charge.

I offered to waive the GST and service charge for the girls the first time and they were apparently shocked.

"Woah, so nice ah?"

Oh well. The same goes when I tried to treat Shy once to free iced dessert at Bugis. Queer huh, that on the eve before I turned 18, I treated my folks and Sis to Fortunate Restaurant. And Onion had to say, "Wah, you very rich huh?"

I was taught to treat my family to a nice meal as a form of courtesy and respect, the dinner was nice anyway, looking at how the Manager and waitress trying to get the fresh prawns drunk by soaking them in XO liquor.

I digressed too far.

This restaurant, by the way, is called ... uh, nevermind, I forgotten. It not very wallet-friendly, but at least the food was good.

Yu and I shared this plate of Sashimi for $30.

Shi and Zhhen enjoyed their Season's Set of a huge variety of food which they can't finished, and I shamelessly helped them to eat it.


I've never really gotten myself to eat this Cha Soba, for fear that I might puke or something upon eating cold noodles. I heard it's tasteful though. :/

This is good. But the green thing inside, I think it's lady's finger. Hur.

Cherie and Ying arrived about an hour later, looking very sexy in her low-cut spaghetti top and mini tube dress. Ying just have to sabotage Cherie by peeling off her jacket to reveal her ample cleavage (of course not as big as Eileen's).

I haven't seen this girl in a gazillion years! I'm appalled to find out that after all her hardworking habits in school, her ambition is to marry a rich man and thinks that females shouldn't be studying hard. Haha. See what the society has mould her into.

On the other hand, the legendary 'tai-tai' heiress wants to do major political work in the United Nations. I haven't seen her in a gazillion x10 years. She now have the what I claim "sex hair", a Arabic boyfriend whom she kisses (she rarely kisses anybody) and is going on a Eurotrip next year. Sigh, the high and mighty people (with all the money!).


Shi is now a happy girl with her "hubby" Clifford. Lying next to her arm was a Hugo Boss paper bag that contains the gift that she bought for Clifford.
She's currently working in the French Connection boutique. Does anybody knows how I can get to work in the fashion industry over the holidays as well? Hmmm.

Following that Yu have to leave, so the rest of us girls were debating with either Mind's Cafe or a pub by the roadside. We chose the latter and I would I say I had fun.

We ordered beer and alcohol, played Indian Poker while singing to Christmas carols that we don't really know hoe to sing. :P


In case you haven't notice, I now have really shot hair. :*(

On the left is Minty, who was still as late as ever. Haha. She decided not to come for dinner but after much persuasion, I think she took a cab down to find us or something.

The pub was quiet for a Thursday evening (holiday season) and we just talked and played and laughed and silly Mr Ting was text-messaging us.

Shi and I may or may not hold liquor well, but uh, we turn red damn fast with just a bit of alcohol.


Coincidentally, Neng and his friend, Mark was just around the corner having dinner and dropped by to have a drink as well. We played even more poker and the stupid "tiu tiu tiu" game that got us all very high.

Funny thing is because Mark drives, they referred him as a "Kai zi", which means rich old man (loosely translated).

At the end of the day, a good gathering makes your holiday feel more ... fulfilling. :)

Love,
Thiang

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Playing A Fool

I was irritated by a problem tonight.

Have any of you not being able to view this blog at all? Apparently, there's this site that probably hack into my account or something and directed my blog to another page even before my blog page fully loads!

I'm appalled and annoyed. For now, I've solved the problem, and a warning signal for me to change my password as well.
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My very proud collection of birthday gifts of 2007 and thank you once again to all of the sweet thoughts. :)

In addition, Ming Le dropped by my place just now to pass her present. :D
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For a normal 18-year-old, damels my age normally either hang out at Sentosa, Vivo, Marina Bay or Zouk for each major countdown party. However in the year 2007, I spent my quiet day at Jurong's Chevrons club, with a bunch of aunties and uncles linedancing.

Shocking, I know.

Luckily for me, Eileen and Benson dropped by for a little while and kept me company. It's really damn loser-ish to not scream along, "10-9-8-7...." , and I made an even stupid-er choice by doing my MM assignment when Mr. Neng is the emcee, and the folks were dancing to Apologize.

Tsk.

Well in life we definitely encounter the highs and lows, but definitely the last day of 2007 wasn't a pleasant one for me. Heh.


I took on the role of a videographer at the scene:



I didn't lie, do I? Heh.

Better late than never,

HAPPY 2008 FRIENDS! :D

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I guess this probably doesn't affect anybody, but I've gained a hefty weight of 2.5kg over the past two weeks. 0.0

I'm serious.

But the tough dancing (Stretching) session (by a new, super fierce dance teacher) two days ago had almost toned my muscles. In spite of the lack of time and sleep in this semester, I've made up my decision to join her class for the next seven lessons.

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Dad offered to drive me to Bedok interchange this morning.

He went from Sengkang to Pasir Ris to Tampines to Eunos to Bedok, plus a big round about at Bedok, before reaching the exact location where I'm supposed to reach.

He could have just turned left at the first exit of TPE, but had claimed to miss it just because I was talking to him.

The males, cannot multi-task.

Admittedly, I kept our conversation going throughout the ride just to test the ability of men to do multiple tasks at the same time and thus causing much trouble for him.

Tell me, have you encountered similar incidents? :D

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Spritely o7!

As 2007 got nearer and nearer to the end of the year, we should always look back at the year and see how far we've come (pun totally intended). However, this year I've chosen not to. I'd rather look forward to my great 2008 ahead, what with my attachment coming along and coming-of-age to club and drive. :D

I think it's rude of me to not respond to friends' blessings regardless whether they are in the form of a phone messages or calls, thus I would like to thank the follwing people, who have made my year 2007 end with a bang.

Christmas Carols (in chronological order):
  • Dwayne (I hope you recover from your accident soon! I REALLY should find time to pay you a visit, I promise I'll bring you a lily! :))
  • Wei Zhi (I've already standby two boxes of Rocher to make the roses! :P )
  • Jun Ji
  • Cherie
  • Wei Nan
  • Neng Hao
  • Minty
  • Chee Ming
  • Dao Kai
  • Zhi Ming
  • Zhao Rong (I'm going to borrow the books from you soon! :P)
  • Ming Le
  • Wai Yee (Your birthday present is still on my bedroom floor!)
  • Jie Jie's (SMOOTH foundation!)
Christmas was spent at home doing work. Hur. BUT! I had good rest. :)

Boisterous Birthday o7:
  • Sky (Phonecall! Really unexpected)
  • Minty (ON TIME! {pun fully intended } :P)
  • Victor Ho
  • Kwang Wei
  • Jue Yi (You and your not-so-secret secret) :D
  • Mr Ting Kok Thiam (Random lah you! Go get married already!)
  • Chee Ming (I'm sorry if I broke into fits of laughter on the 27th, because you meant to surprise me. But I appreciate it a lot! )
  • Ying
  • Ming Le (Happy 18th equally! :) )
  • Di Shan
  • Chun Yan (I'm sorry I didn't message you to wish you on the 31st. Here's a big one{literally}: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!)
  • Wai
  • Wen Hui
  • Dao Kai & Kelly & Ken ( For the two-time radio broadcast of singing and announcing of JT's 18th birthday. :) )
  • Cherie
  • Kimmo & Marvin
  • Harnie
  • Desleen
  • Jun Ji
  • Sujith
  • Aaron
  • Zhao Rong
  • Yong De
  • Charlie Tan (KING KONG!)
  • Kien Hoe (OMG!)
  • Shy (Goodness, all the way from Langkawi sia!)
  • Tze Hui (Happy Sweet 17th!)
  • Wendy Potter-fanatic-friend
  • Samuel Chng (Extreme touched at the moment I was born 18 years ago, you messaged!)
  • Si Hui
  • Joanne Chan
  • Stanley Stranger (seriously)
  • Hong Qing
  • Yu Guang (LATE! :P)
  • Neng Hao of course, for the wonderfully planned birthday celebrations.
  • Kenneth Lam (shaking my hand in school)

  • Fung & Jo (That Taiwan Whiskey and Capricorn Pop-up thingy!)
  • All of Graffiti Gals for that FABULOUS FABULOUS bag and Body Shop set.
  • Neng for the lovely hand-made photobook, food, champagne, red wine, alcohol, cab fare and 2 tasteful cakes)
  • Jie Jie for the to-die-for blusher
  • Kimmo & Shy (Sexay boxer set!)
  • Eileen Kang for the cute badges, book and the SWEET SWEET card.
  • Cong (RUSH HOUR!!!!! I've started playing it.)
  • Papa & Mommy for Angpows
  • Thomas for giving face and turned up at Zouk!
  • Jun Ji (coincidental)
My 18th Birthday was awesome thanks to you all who made it happened! :)

New Year:
  • Yu Zhen
  • Zhao Rong
  • Cherie (Very nice message that you've composed)
  • Chee Ming
  • Kimmo
  • Charles
May all your new year resolutions come true! :D

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And yes! I can't wait for the holidays to come so I can work and earn money to fill my empty bank account plus shopping for holiday! :) Most importantly, getting away from all the grit and dirt from school.

Loads of pictures to input here. :}
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