Two.:.Four.:.Six

First to ROM. No one told me we have to take an oath... Mr. Yeo was giggling all the way. Just because I told him shortly before that, "hey, we gotta swear?!" Yes.. swear is cursing.. but it wasn't that funny la. If he should giggle like today on Saturday, I swear I will not only swear... Then to SGH. Just hope his mum will be fine. Then to HDB. Well, we will not be Duxtoners after all. Then to pick up my mum and back to SGH. And finally home sweet home. I feel it's more tiring than a normal working day...

Sorting out my clothes. Now I know why I always get 'scolded' for buying too much. Feeding myself with sugar. Now I know why I can NEVER be skinny.

was one of the most disorganised one that I've attended. But all was well thanks to the helpers. Emcee was a bitch though! Anyway, am really happy for my friends of 18 years (and still counting). May you be happy always...

Lots of food. Pasta, pizza, potato chips, cupcakes, salad & the cheena kind namely bee hoon, otah, curry vegetable, vegeterian claypot rice. And more today as it's our department belated Christmas lunch - Brotzeit at Raffles City. Less work. More play. Boss declared half day off for us this morning and 'chased' us out for lunch by 12pm! Last working day of the year is brought half a day forward. What more can I ask for? Shopping. Within 1 hour or so after lunch today, I'm a happy owner of a Springfield white shirt (on sale), a Warehouse brown bag (on sale) & a Topshop dress (membership discount). And thus I'm done for CNY shopping - a good excuse. Mr. Grumpy is sleeping now... His appetite is unbelievably good lately. Either that, he's aiming for the 65 mark on the scale. Chicken rice for lunch and Mac meal at 6pm. While driving back, he told me he will be hungry an hour later. Can't get any fatter... Anyway, have a great weekend! HS, can you send us...

Have a good one.

Problem solved. We are fine. For now. Yesterday's girls night out was great! In fact, the best so far. Congrats SX. More photos to come. When I get them of course. Last working week of the year... woo hoo!

was one of the worst days in a long time... Horrible PREMIERE cab driver - 1283C. Arguement. It's a different story with a stranger vs a family member. The hurt, anger and whatnot is usually doubled. And I may not face the stranger ever again (if I'm 'lucky' enough) but family? That's for life. Well, not a big issue and I always tell myself, this is just the beginning ... The good thing is it's 20th and our girls night out is finally here. The probably best thing is we are just 2 weeks away :)

I was telling people how much fitter I am now since I started climbing the steps and how I haven't fallen sick this time this year (since I always do and last year's cough was really really bad) and BAM! This morning during work, I started feeling giddy suddenly and the room spin like nobody's business. Shouldn't have thought that way. It always work. Against me that is. I blamed it on the specs. Perhaps... But second time on medical leave within 3 months does not reflect well on my appraisal I think. Not forgetting there are work to clear. I sure know when to fall sick.

Yes, exactly 21 days to go. Shopping list has been settled today. Even flowers were found. I've used up all my vouchers. Just waiting for the Girls' Night Out next Sat and a wedding the Sunday after next. 8.5 days more to clear my work. This is so exciting! "Are you more excited about the ROM or the customary wedding?" "I'm excited to settle down with you. The rest are just formality..." Awww...

It's been 8 years... Back to basic. And I've never felt luckier. Won one of the top prizes during Christmas dinner just now. A coffee machine that I was praying I wouldn't get. But it's worth $560! And it would sit quite well in our new home. If we do get one soon that is. Very tempted to sell it especially when my bank account has only a two-digit figure. But I should probably keep it to remind myself of my rare luck. Dinner was great! Loving my job.

It's gonna be a short month for us because we are taking the last week off! I've finally decided to do something to my hair. Can't afford to wait for the black to be out... sigh... halfway there but I gotta give up.

Yes, indeed. The last month of the year. The time when people perhaps slow down a little and look back at the year that is ending soon, or for some, a month of celebrations, long holidays, partying and whatnot. Whatever it is, hope your year has been good and the next, always better. December this year for me means a close friend's wedding (I'm the 'sister' again so not true about not being able to get hitched if you are one more than thrice. This is my 5th!), a family Christmas party (another reason for everyone to gather & pig out), my first Christmas dinner with a new company (speaking of which, I've spent the last 2 Christmases with 2 different companies), our 3rd book-a-hotel-room-and-have-another-loserish-clubbing-session-to-celebrate-Christmas weekend (the theme is ironically, oriental - can't wait to usher in the OX year) and hopefully, also most importantly, book the hotel for our wedding dinner! So there, this Dec is certainly better than the last ...

internet is back! 4 days without Internet is painful. Some updates: He has proposed officially. In less than a month, I'm Mrs Yeo. Just need to settle for a hotel next. Yes, after more than month, it's not settled yet. Tomorrow shall be the last... *** Was the airport chauffeur 3 days in a row. Luckily petrol prices went down.

Bangkok will not turn into a second Indonesia. A used to be tourist spot turned into a place to stay away from as far as possible. I miss the shopping there and I want to go back soon . Although soon won't materialise till a year later or so. Because every dollar counts... It sux at times, given my spendthrift nature. But what my mum said about saving more and spending less is true. Too bad she told me a little too late, a little, well, too little. Better late than never - something for the optimist. I also hope I can be more directional savvy. One quarter tank. Airport to home. Home to Sengkang then Hougang. Hougang to Sengkang. Sengkang to Toa Payoh. Toa Payoh to Vivo. Vivo to home. Home to Bukit Timah. Out of these 8 routes, my brother was my navigator for 6. After all these years, I'm still 'good'. Hey, but I only drive once a year what! And till you get a license, this's the least you can do. And tomorrow, I'm going to venture to Sentosa! HOPE everything...

Tighter... Budget that is. More... Workload that is. Happier... Dealing all these. With you.

of nonsense, jokes and whatnot. Good way to end the weekend and to welcome the rather busy week ahead.

In the midst of everything, I try to put myself right behind but I realise I can't please everyone, I'm not capable of hiding and ultimately, I want to be heard, I want it to be about me...

I heard centre parting is back in trend now. This photo freaked my intern out. Haha.. Have a great weekend people!

The "templated" email replies I get from hotels. One goes, at XXX, price is not our main concern...then WTF, why are you still charging me??? Another pratically ignored my enquiry and gave me one of those "templated" reply. Like hello, did you even read my email? But what to do, I'm not the one who can afford Shangri-La or Ritz Carlton. I need to book the hotel soon. Still continuing with the search...

"After this event, we will all take a day off." my boss said. But, it's been a week or so and we are now rushing for another event. And then it's full day meeting tomorrow and Thursday and a so-called company seafood dinner on Thursday. When's the day off? Where's our break? Looks like it's another round of waiting but no idling... Am also waiting for the day I decide to kickstart my dieting regime. We'll see. The only one thing I want now is for the two kids to be healthy again. It's too painful to watch but I believe they will be fine really soon.

My KL trip Hilton KL is fantastic! Except the pillows... all five of them but none comfortable. I don't know about you but I'm not a fan of soft pillows. The event wasn't too bad although turn up rate was 20 to 30% lower due to the heavy rain. We shopped (as requested by my boss surprisingly), we ate quite a lot (requested by my boss too. actually we were all hungry most of the time) and of course, worked. My favourite place of the room although I don't like bathtub shower. Managed to catch the exciting part of the match - Liverpool's first loss. Bought a dress for the event. I could have brought my own but I gave myself quite a valid reason to shop :) Carcosa. My Family Not good. I hope the kids will get well really soon. I hope the selfish jerk will end the nightmare soon. Marriage is really a gamble. You won't know what you're getting into till you're in it. The Wedding Looking around for hotels now so hopefully we'll secure one by end Nov or earl...

This is my new office. My desk, still quite neat. The marketing team uses mac... This is me in the office at 9pm. Haven't been feeling well since Friday and the diagnosis is stomach flu. I guessed it right. I can be a doctor too. Resting at home... Am thinking about the work piled in the office and the meeting I missed. Bad time to fall sick!

Last year this time, I was very emo. Things, good and bad, happened. This year this time, I'm planning for something huge. Next year this time, I'll be looking forward to something even bigger. Whatever, whenever, thanks for those who have been around. P.S. JH, are the male strippers for me or more for you all? Btw, we haven't settled our Christmas party this year. It's MISS Kong's last Christmas so no more loserish clubbing please.

You know how some questions caught you off guard at times and you wonder, do I not know what to say at that moment or do I not have an answer at all? You know when you girls asked, why him and I couldn't quite give a definite answer , I thought maybe, I wasn't sure, I don't have an answer and how can I not know? But it's not true. I have the answer. It's him because after all the unhappiness, arguements, tears and whatnot, I still want it to be him. Why am I sure? I'm not. No one is. But for now, let us enjoy the moment.

Weeks ago, only a couple of things was settled. But today, I can more or less relax a little and look forward to 3 Jan. Venue confirmed. Wedding bands purchased. Solemniser found. Make up artist found. Dress, one of the first things settled. Things I learn from the forum so far: AD = Actual day AP = Ang pow FH = Future husband MIL = Mother-in-law But I have to say, some people really ask very stupid questions. Maybe they think it's cute to be stupid? Now, I need a song and my IPOD is my dear friend... Also looking forward to my first business trip in less than 2 weeks time. My KL vs Mr. Grumpy's (or in forum's term, FH's) SPAIN. My SQ Economy vs his Qantas Business (he thinks). My Hilton vs his Ritz Carlton. Win already...

Yes, as most of you would have know by now, I am, what the title suggests. 3 Jan 2009 is the solemnisation date. Dec 2009 or Jan 2010 is the dinner (tentatively). So there, my journey to becoming Mrs. Yeo is gonna begin soon and I will note down the details along the way...

Different response from different people. It's not too much to expect a certain kind of response from a certain group of people isn't it? I would have been happy for you... Maybe that's just me.

About 2 months left. If there are 10 things on my list, I can only check 1 or 2. Good luck.

I'm supposed to be happy & excited now. And I am... But ultimately, all I really want is... Megan to be fine.

This morning, I surprised or shocked a few people. 3 more months... haha Stay tuned for more updates.

It was one of my worst days and the beginning of the 'bad times'. And this year, this time... I had fun at the photoshoot in the morning. And I went to do something which I have not done for a while; with someone whom I've not done that something with for years. Shopping with Jooe at Orchard. Anyway, I just wanna thank my 3 dear friends for the phone conversation a year ago. We'll see how this year, this time, goes...

From next month end onwards, I cannot complain about my bosses... Nevertheless, am happy for you and let's work hard together!

(One) Self-created (mini) fireworks. (Two) A kid all over again... Megan turns 2. (Three) (Another) Wedding dinner.

it's been a somewhat lousy week and I don't know exactly which part of it is lousy... How do I pick up the pieces? Pretend they were not there? Why am I feeling pmsy when I really shouldn't?

The loud family next door is talking about eating paus - the son's complaining his dad ate the paus but the dad said the son ate all 3. Anyway, that reminded me of my younger days when my mum used to buy our favourite food that were insufficient for the whole family. For example, she would buy 3 mangoes for the 4 of us and we had to share. Well, most of the time, my bro & I had the luxury of having one each. And then when it comes to other food, she'll go, "let the kids eat more, they like it." But I didn't understand. If everyone likes it, why not buy more? We may not be rich but I'm sure we could afford 1 more mango, no? I think it's a way of Chinese parents showing their love and it shouldn't be this way. But times have changed. Last week, she didn't buy 3 mangoes. There were 6. More than enough. And then the question was, who's having the extra? I didn't.

After climbing the 138++ steps for a week, I realise there are a lot of people who seem to be doing worse than me. I've seen men who stopped halfway to catch their breath. I've seen the out-of-breath faces at the top (I know mine's not any better) and I'm sorry to feel good when I walk past those who are making their way up while I make mine down. Anyway, I'm with History Channel and no, it's not under Discovery Channel. We are a company/channel on our own. Yesterday was sweetie's 2nd birthday. Pictures later. With some delay here & there, Mr. Grumpy missed half of the match. Fortunately, not only did Liverpool score enough to win the match, he too scored a few more brownie points with my family.

Yesterday was mainly Maths and today's PE. Climbing the steps aside, I spent 3hrs packing posters and in the warehouse. And before that was the 1hr lunch rush, not to eat but to Tanglin Mall just to fill up some stupid forms which in this era, such procedure is very laughable; and back to office with only 2 breads from a Delifrance look-alike but taste far worse. Not that Delifrance's very nice to begin with. I almost gave up on the last bit of bread since the fillings were all gone but decided against it. I made myself guilty by thinking about the poor people out there who are starving and that I myself, am not that rich either. Actually, I seldom waste food because I'm always hungry! Anyway, cutie is 4 today. Biao Yee wishes you a very Happy Birthday and may you be healthy and obedient. Extra points when you are not in your 'xi qi' mode I swear so there, be good boy la. Love you always.

I was late again. Ironically, was one of the earliest still. I spent the whole day sorting out invoices, looking at the dept's and other individuals' expenses. More work coming my way. In the midst of figures staring, I had this temptation to chop off my hair again. Can't stand the neither here nor there hair length and the curls! But I have been patient with the slow (hair growing) process and I don't want to give up just like that... But I'm also more tempted after I saw HS' new look. Decisions, decisions... Btw, it feels good to see light when I step out of the train station. And the train ride itself takes only 10mins, the most 15. But the sickening thing is the mad rush with zillions of start-work-at-9am people and the unpredictable arrival timing of the buses. Alright, I just like to complain... 1 more hour to bedtime.

For 2 Saturdays, we had plans to go to the beach and it rained. And when we decided to give up on the 3rd Sat, it was sunny like nobody's business. Never mind that it poured at night because by then, beach-goers will be very satisfied with their sunkissed skin. So there, the sun hates us. My first day didn't start off well. I was stuck at the junction for a good whole 15mins when the turn takes only a few mins normally. And then I had to climb the 138 steps. Before I could catch my breath, I had to climb more steps. This is what happens when someone doesn't exercise. At the end of the day, after climbing those steps up & down twice, I had a phobia of stairs. But, I will conquer that soon. Can't wait to see if it does anything to my weight.

Yesterday, I didn't knock off on the dot. There was a farewell dinner for me at 7ish. I didn't cry too. Didn't feel too sad. In fact, didn't feel like I have resigned. Ha, and my replacement and I share the same name. They said this is to show how much they're gonna miss me. I think it's for convenience's sake. So that clients will think the same person is still around and my email account can still be used. I didn't have a good sleep too. Bad dreams. And I woke up at 8am today! Before I know it, 2 days will be up and it's a brand new beginning.

I shall say my goodbyes and thank yous, knock off on the dot, come home have dinner and have a really good sleep. Tomorrow... I shall try not to get too emo.

Physical/verbal abuse comes with emotional abuse...

But it was still an enjoyable & well-spent weekend. Sat was all set for Sentosa but the weather wasn't cooperative. My new Old Navy dress for just S$20. So we spent 2hrs at Vivo, unknowingly, just, window-shopping. Yes, nothing caught my eye. Which is a good thing I guess. And then there was the impromptu dinner. Actually it 'impromptu' only because it was a forgotten one. But it was good. The Whole Earth at Geylang Lor 31. Vegeterian btw. Not very full initially but couldn't say the same after the durians at Chinatown. Wanted to set it as the next date with the girlies (esp. HS) but remembered she has just gotten the 'metals' fixed. Let me know when you are ready. Sunday was the 'meet the parents' session followed by the 'meet the Chins'. 2hrs here and there respectively and the entire Sunday was almost gone. So there, that's my weekend. How's yours?

My new company is preparing my namecards and asked for my Chinese name yesterday. The Chinese characters are quite simple but alas, this morning, they asked for them in traditional chinese. I don't even know there's one for 'Li'. And damn, it was a tough one. I had to call my aunt for help and figured out something while she described the strokes. Eventually, I got my colleague (a designer) to help me with typing the words. Interesting.

I had a $3 plate of barely-enough-to-satisfy-my-hunger plate of mee siam. Pardon my ignorance but since when has mee siam shot up to $3? My last was the most $2.50 although I can't remember when. Me(e) really will siam (avoid in hokkien) from now on.

Just checked Sentosa website and except for the beach, most attractions require you to pay a mean sum of admission fee. Mean sum because to me, it's totally not worth it. Everything is about money. And the saying "money can't buy happiness" doesn't seem to gel with the increasing inflation rate. It's a saying meant for the rich I think. Because with money, what's another BMW, LV or Cartier? You name it, they probably have it. Where's the excitement & happiness when they don't even have to bat an eyelid as the sales assistant swipe their credit cards? To them, luxury goods (to us) are just necessities to them. I remember when I bought my Miu Miu, I was happy for weeks. See, money can buy happiness. For the non richie-rich that is. I'm sure if I'm rich, it will just be another bag sitting with the rest of my collection in that carpeted bag corner in my bigger-than-your-living-room bedroom. I'm sure if I'm rich, each day I will hav...

Sick again... :( R8 again. My lousy phone did no justice to my new yellow top & tanline. 'Clever' me left my make-up pouch at home. Lukily I had this new dress to match the specs and bare face. Now, can you see that tanline? Unintentional couple wear.

Tao Li. No, it's Li Tao. No, Tao Li. Li Tao la! Stupid bf was arguing with his mum over the name. He was wrong. It doesn't matter who came first. What matters is who's there at last.

20 months and I hopped to the next. Now, 10 months later, I'm off to another. I choose to believe there's no number pattern here. Marketing? Check. Media? Check. Town area? Check. Higher pay? Check. More benefits? Check. I also choose to believe that for now, I've found what I've always wanted to do.

Random and with much delay. You decide for yourself if you want to scroll down or skip it totally. On second thought, pls don't do that. I spent a long time uploading these photos. So, enjoy. Pretend if need be. Of birthdays... In May (24 May, a month before mine) In June a) 20 June, 4 days before mine Mine of course, 24 June Celebrating both SX's and mine at East Coast Park. According to JH, it will be our first & last BBQ. Another celebration + gathering. Been a while. In July (who else but Mr. Grumpy's - 2 July) Don't judge the above's value by its size. Laksa at Katong. Followed by a visit to the arcade. Felt like kids all over again. My new & by far, one of my favourite dresses for the day. Even a stranger told me it's nice. Yes, indeed. Some time back at Central. New dress from www.therightavenue.blogspot.com, completed with red nails then. Matched the red car - damn auspicious. Some time back when I was sunburnt and having gastric flu. The rather ...