Two.:.Four.:.Six

I never knew when's your birthday. And today you would have turned 50. I know that for me to feel sad at times like this, to tear when I think of you or be reminded of you at times, it's even harder for her and those who were once close to you. There are those who remember you. Who still remember it's your birthday today. Who still miss you. Who still think about you. And where are you now? We're not Christians/Catholics so we don't think it's heaven. And because it's not there, your location remains a mystery that will never be solved. But we know something. No matter where you are now, we believe it's for the better :)

We should be in Paris now. Yes, still a bit sore about it. The trip's happening in half a year's time. Tickets too expensive and weather's not to our liking are our main reasons. More time to save MORE $$ and to spend MORE! And I'll tell you the things we did to compensate ourselves for the postponement in a separate post. And I'll tell you the damage I did to MYSELF to compensate myself now - 3 shopping trips & almost $600 gone. But ultimately, the guilt didn't stay long. I'm happy again :) See, it's that easy to please me. Also, I have secured a birthday gift! Actually this has nothing to do with the trip but I'm most likely getting a new bag. Woo hoo.. It's a blessing in disguise after all. I hope this blessing stays haha. HS, thanks for your compliment! It's like a teacher telling me I've written a good piece of composition haha. Catch up soon, girls! Thanks to anyone who's been following my words, thoughts and whatnot. I'...

Would you give up your dreams to pursue his/hers or would you convince yourself you share the same dreams too? Well, if you are the lucky sort who happen to have the same dreams, good for you. But what if you're not Take us for example. Ray loves cars and knows almost everything about them. I'm almost as lost as him being in a shopping mall of branded boutiques. Sure, he knows his Miu Miu, LV and whatnot but will he be interested to walk into one? I, of course hope he will and come out with one, for me, but I seriously doubt so. And me? As much as I know how to appreciate the branded cars, he will not and cannot engage me in a cars-only conversation and definitely won't find me beside him, watching a F1 race. Ha, sometimes I wonder if he hopes I know a little bit more other than knowing how to drive one and being able to tell a SLK from a CLK.... Just like I hope he's more patient and enthusiastic when he goes shopping with me. But, we can live with such differences. At...

Birthdays in Europe sounds like a good idea aye? For now, that shall be it :)

And so I let out the biggest SIGHHHH yesterday... We have decided to postpone the trip to... Better not say it. I might have jinxed myself. Moving on with plan B. Only there isn't really a plan B, ha. Let me whine for a while because if you're in my shoes, you'll feel like crap too. Only a few days away you know. It's like seeing the last pair of Jimmy Choo (your size) at a dirt cheap price only to have someone grab it first because she's just one step faster than you. I'm just saying la... I don't own, never thought of getting one and certainly don't know if prices are ever dirt cheap. But you get what I mean... I bet tomorrow I will feel bad all over again when the time which I'm supposed to be at the airport comes. I shall sleep my sorrow away. Ok, I hear you - I need to stop being a baby. It's actually a blessing in disguise since I may get stuck there, broke and dirty - if I can't afford a room, I can't shower - and whatnot so till t...

Travel and see as much as you can, while you can, if you can. It'd probably be the biggest bummer of the year if the trip doesn't materialise but what can we do other than wait and see. Doesn't motivate me to plan anything at all now yet I still have to do it because ultimately, I'm still hoping for the best. Biggest & loudest SIGHHHHH..... This really sux.

I wonder how much memories of a departed person you would have left. Will memories fade away day by day and will you forget someone totally one day? It's about 300 days or so and at times, I actually forget that you have left. Is it because we share very little memories or is it because it makes no difference anyway? My mum went to 'visit' your mum yesterday. She wondered if she knew that you have joined her too... Be well alright?

Should you be strict and behave like a discipline master/mistress 24/7 or should you be the fun, wild one who dance and sing along when Lady Gaga MV comes on screen? It can work either way isn't it? Too strict, they may be defiant. Too lenient, they may take you for granted. Too fun, they may not take you seriously. Not fun, they find you boring and embarassing. So which should be the way? Everyone says kids nowadays are different. And I totally agree. But aren't we very different from our parents? My dad is the eldest among 5 kids and my mum's the second among 6. They had only primary school education. Partly because they were not rich and mainly because they hated the books. My mum could only go to a Chinese school because my ah gong is a very traditional China man. My dad did go to an ang moh school but he'd rather spend his days playing truant, catching spiders and whatnot. Alright, I never ask what exactly he did but we chanced upon his report card once and we had ...

It's the beginning of quarter 2. As usual, where did the last few months go?? Can't wait for 10 Apr 10 - see how interesting it is to write the date down like this - event to be over. Been running here and there just to get all the necessary props. Can't wait to clear the rest of the stuff... although work is never ending. Towards the end of the month, THE trip awaits us. Still hate myself at times for rejecting a chance to go London years ago. And pretty disappointed we are not going there this time. But it's alright, THE trip alone is fantastic enough! From Singapore to Rome to Venice to Milan to Paris in 10 days - what more can I ask for? We've already pockected some well-wishers' ang pows and as much as the trip's gonna burn a big hole in our pockets, money can be earned anytime so enjoy to the fullest we shall. Moreover, honeymoon is only once in a lifetime and after the juniors come along, it's gonna be difficult to squeeze some 'us time'. ...

Just when I thought SX's wedding was way too early, I had to wake up at 330am for this. Also partly because I'm now in the extreme west :( Cab fare was $30 you know? But it's a happy occasion so not much complaints there. The bride getting ready when we reached. You know you're a good chef when the sabotage dish turns out this beautiful and even delicious. It wasn't even 7am. We were earlier than those kids going to school. Across the border. 2nd gown. Lunch recep and because we were not aware it's at a hotel, we were clearly under dressed. Boo hoo. From you breaking the news (about the relationship) to us 7 years ago to your ROM and wedding, it has been quite a journey. 7 years of courtship IS something and marriage is totally another level. Be patient with each other and no matter how bad a time would be, remember the good ones and more importantly, remember why you two decided to unite as one :) Best wishes from the Yeos.

Is not easy. And I don't mean the usual goodbyes you would say to your colleagues when it's time to knock off, or those that you say to your kids when you drop them off at school or those to your partner when both of you leave for work separately. These are generally easy because you know you will meet again soon. So I'm referring to the goodbyes that after saying it, you have no idea when's the next time you get to say it again or worse, never get to say it at all. Today marks the last day of a fantastic colleague. And it's no April's Fool joke. I've never felt like this when a co-worker leaves. You must be and have been something. And with that, thank YOU Mabel. Farewell and this is definitely not goodbye for good. We'll meet again :) And I'll never forget your 'help' in organising my accessories!