CC got nominated

I really ought to work on my LBO assignment. And not forgetting the "open book-but-u-would-not-need-the-book-anw" test. All dued tml, for goodness sake! Argh.

Went for body checkup yesterday with mom. At the place I was conceived - Thomson Medical. The experience was... unforgettable. I was almost lying on the bed half... nvm. I shall not divulge. The bill amounted to $200+. O.o"

Anw, was finally able to upload the overfloading pics from my phone to the com. Yay! More memory on my hp for more pics! Dug up some old photos...

The call centre! It's been awhile since i've left that place. Looking at the pics, kinda make me miss those times i've spent hiding in my cosy corner and yahoo!-ing. Dear passed me the Life! papers few weeks ago, reporting that NETS made it into the finals for the CCCS awards. They got nominated for the Best New Callcentre. Hope they win! (Then my CV would be value-added. =p)

Mar & Amy!! Miss u guys!!

My desk. It was juz messy for the shoot (to show how hardworking I am. *coughs*) I'm normally very tidy one hor! ^^

Harry Potter & The GOF

I loved it.

Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire surpasses its predecessors in terms of graphics & humour.

It doesn't matter how Harry Potter book fans rant & rave about how the movie sux. There's bound to be differences between the visual & literature. So instead of getting all pissed pff about why the movie turned out totally twisted from the books, I'd rather sit back & relax. And let the movie hit me.

The only regret? It would have been more pleasurable to have seen Harry falling head over heels for BoA instead of Katie Leung. I've heard rumours that BoA was supposedly being casted as Cho Chang out of the 3,000 girls who auditioned for the role. That was like waaa-y long ago when Chamber of Secrets just hit the box office.

Let the battle begin! *roar*

Hmm.. Suddenly after posting up the pictures, I realised Katie indeed looks very pretty.

At the event of the year - The Yule Ball...

*gasp* What a ghastly sight!! Sorry. I'm still a noob at photoshop. Hahs!
Ok. So maybe BoA's ang moh ain't that powderful. But if BoA was Cho Chang, after all the crap ballroom waltzing, the spotlight would shine on her. And with a loud bang, she would then rip off that ugly cheongsam to reveal a slinky black suit. She will then rock the socks off the crowd with her superb vocals & dance skills! Even Prof Snape starts to shake his booty too! *double gasp*

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My my, what a terrible nightmare that would be!! O_o" At least now we know why Katie was chosen!

Will be looking forward to the next movie. Cya again next year! *waves* =)

High on running

I hate to write bimbotic entries. But I've gotta say...

after like 3 days of intensive (ok, not-so intensive) jogging. I've shed off those disgusting pounds I've gained since coming back from Japan! (and not to mention the feast I had in JB)

*i'm a happy girl* =)

Hard to believe. But this morning was the day I've decided to challenge myself to the feat of jogging to Bedok Reservoir. I slapped on some sunscreen & prayed that the sun will show some mercy on me. Surprisingly, the weather was pretty shiok for 9am. Despite the humidity setting in after the rain, our Mr Tai Yang Gong Gong has decided to take a nap behind some clouds. And just after I returned home, He has decided it's time to wake up. Phew!

There's no miracle weight loss program. So GALS OUT THERE WHO WANNA SLIM DOWN!!
Before you start daydreaming about slipping in those svelte dream dress, WAKE UP & START

1. Changing your DIET
2. EXERCISE, EXERCISE & EXERCISE! (Pump those muscles baby! *roar*)

My spirits are lifted, and I feel more refreshed now. Yay!

Speaking of which, I've got the sudden urge to take up ballet again. Thanks to the Ch8 drama lah. Hopefully this time round, I'll manage to put my plan into action. But what course am I supposed to take? Adult (Majors) Intermediate? Sounds too cheem. Adult Beginner? But I have background! Hmm...
What? I don't look like a dancer? Wah.. so sad! T^T

I also wanna take up jazz/pop/comtemporary piano! Anything except classical. I've had ENOUGH of piano exams. I admit I do regret not continuing my degree after Grade 7. BUT it's just a teeny-weeny pinch of regret. Negligible. *careless brush of hand*
Hmm... I remember I've seen the Yamaha flyer somewhere in the house before...

I also wanna learn diving! I want to go Redang next March & dive into the sparkling clear blue oceanic waters. Be one with nature! Bah. Sounds so corny. But yeah, anyone wanna go learn diving with me? Pretty please? =)

Woot. The luxury of holidays (Kinda. Since I'm still officially schooling). The hassle I'm spared from working. The freedom I'm bestowed upon. =)

But.

No money how?

Nostalgia

That phonecall. The laughters.
It made me realised how much i miss those times. Just like the old days; Innocent & carefree; In a world of our own.
*sigh*
Will we be able to be just like we were before?
I miss u guys!!!

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"Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to
Doesn't mean that they don't love you with all they have."

I think. I should start learning.

JB Shopping spree

JB was fun!
Shop. Eat. Shop. Shop. Eat.

Let's go again!!

Bought some clothes & tidbits back. Heh.. our estimate of money spent was pretty accurate. =)

[Our lunch at a Jap restuarant @ Pelangi]

Woot. Check out the QUANTITY of food we consumed!

[4 Happy & Satisfied Customers. ^^ ]

Dinner at 大马花园. Scrumptious~~
Crayfish, satay, hotplate tofu... EVERYTHING SO CHEAP!!

In the end, we didn't even get to touch the herbal chicken. Cos we're simply tooo full. Nah. Didn't pack the chicken cos we didn't want to hit the headlines for tml's papers. Lolz~

Zhenzhu ordered the LARGE size by accident. I've nv seen such huge glasses before! O_o"

Ayc performing stunt - Bo ta Bo lum pa.

Thnks to our tour guides for the day - ayc & zz! =)

Yo-yo with tears.

The breeze felt cool against my warm skin.
I can feel it ruffling my hair, gently caressing my cheeks.
Am I floating? It seemed as if I had wings on my back.

Albeit the serenity, an omnious sense of foreboding slowly crept up.
My hands reached up to touch my face.
To my horror, I can't feel where my eyes were supposed to be. I stifled a rising scream.

Suddenly, a sharp pain bolted up my spine and seized my heart. It's evil fingers wrapped tightly around it and squeezed the last breath out of it.
My arms flung out wildly. Deperately trying to grasp hold of something. Anything.
But there was none. Where was the hand that I was so accustomed to?
My fingers streched out only to feel the chilling column of air.
Time was running out.
I kicked out furiously. Only to realise that my feet weren't planted on the ground all this while.

Tears sprang to my eyes as the pain that was coursing through my veins grew unbearable.
The rhythmic throb against my temples was growing at increasing speed. As if a hypnotic chant to put me into a trance. It was deafening.
Consciousness grew heavy. Memories grew hazy.
The life within me is starting to succumb.

The ephemeral joys of childhood whizzed past before me. For that brief moment, it had stolen away all my happiness.
Fugacious blossoms, now all withered and died with time. The once glorious moments were discarded and forgotten.

Forgotten.
I don't think I ever want to forget.
But perhaps, I don't have a choice. For this is not the world that I belonged to.

It made no effort to spare me.
With a final kiss, I was sent tumbling.

Random post.

Conjunctivities is rampant at my house. All thanks to bro's platoon mates. Whoever that @$*(%*^# is. Oops! Haha.. just kidding.
Mom made a red-alert zone for everyone. Eeks. Do i feel a slight pain in the corner of my left eye?!? *cross fingers*

Kinda bored at home. Although i can always "indulge" myself with the law assignment & test coming up. But... spare me.
Humpf. I need some games. Anyone has any recommendations?

Nail updates. 4/28 studs have mysteriously fallen off. T^T

And i hate people who tried to add u as friend without even giving proper self-introduction. What? You think i'd just click accept?

I'm beginning to suspect the viewership of my blog. =/

Genius, who me?

This must be one of those extremely rare occassions where I actually felt like a genius in class.
*smilez*
Ok well, it's not actually accurate. But at least let me bask in the self-fulfilling moment a tad longer?

Alright, here's the scope. My corporate finance class was asked to attempt a sample examination question on CAPM (capital asset pricing model) at the end of class. It was given as a test of our understanding level at the end of the 3-week lectures covering this topic.
Find:

• (i) equation for CAPM. Comment.
• (ii) Beta-values for the 3 securites
• (iii) Pricing of the securities in regards to the security market line (SML)

There was a momentary pause before the class started to react. The rustling of notes echoed within the lecture hall as everyone racked their brains as to how to even begin tackling the question. Looks of blank expression was evident on most faces. While some just chose to concentrate on their handphones & packing their bags. A smile tugged at the corners of my lip.

Upon seeing the state of confusion, I can't deny the sense of amusement creeping up on me. My pen moved swiftly. The answer printed confidently on my foolscap. Done.

It's actually pretty simple. But of course, this didn't come easy. I could empathise with the rest. Afterall, they mirrored my situation a year ago. Nope, I didn't re-take this module. But rather, it was an over-lapping chapter for the module I took last year. I didn't study this for nuts - the hours of chewing, digesting & regurgitating. Moreover, it was also the same example he used last year too. (Both modules are taught by the same lecturer).

Chey?

But the feeling of understanding what's going on in lecture when the rest are all either bewildered, bothered or brain-dead (or all of the above), is a feeling beyond description. Given that typical students won't even bother to do their own readings & understanding beyond lecture, having an edge over them (at the moment) is , in 2 words -

Damn shiok lah.

Ok, make that 3 words. Haha.. But how often can you feel that way? =)

Back to business law readings... and waiting for 6pm. =)

Lesson learnt

A lesson learnt.

"Assumption is the Mother of all farked-ups"

From now on, the only assumption i'm gonna make is to treat ALL persons i'm gonna give instructions to, as total retards.

But i hate to explain myself. I hate to talk more than i should. If i'm misunderstood. Then so be it. I can live with misunderstanding. I guess i've come to a point in life where it all doesn't seem to matter anymore. All your perceptions & opinions are just like flower scents in the wind - Once they're gone, they're forgotten. No memories, no trace, no recollection. It does not affect me anymore. No. Rather, i shall not let it affect me anymore.

I want to be stronger.
And if becoming stronger is to become less compassionate & unfeeling, then so be it. I don't want to feel the pain of being hurt. Afterall, it's a society of survival of the fittest. Nobody gives a damn if you're to die a horrible death tomorrow. Nobody. So why bother? Emotions only place as obstacles on the path to achieve great dreams.

However, if given a choice, i would probably choose to live on Pluto. Away from all the scheming, coniving & manipulative race of homo sapiens. Better known as HUMAN. I may lead a mindless & mundane life. But at least i will be happier & more carefree.

Lonely?

Isn't it better? Cos anyway, dare mo shiranai.

Japan trip grand finale

日本の旅 Finale

Oops. An update that's been delayed just wa-ay too long!

Anw, loads of pics ahead~ Enjoy.

Automated machines. Dispensing sodas to bottled drinks to.. get this.. RAMEN. Have ya ever seen so much vending machines all lined up together like this?

Residing in this very pretty town, is the place where you can make the 1 & only music box in the world. Yes. Even right down to the music. And you'd be surprised that the vast library of music includes latest hits by japanese artistes! I even found Arashi's songs! ^^

They even had a museum of antique music boxes - those that run on scripted scores (those with holes in paper kinds). Damn nice. Damn expensive too.

Enjoyed a cuppa chilled coffee & tea with a slice of cheesecake. The delicate cups were souveniors to bring home!

Wow... how to resist this temptation??

They've got very cute road signs. There's even a flower pic to indicate the flower farm. Heh. Hokkaido, famous for their lavender & rock melon. So of cos, we had to try the lavender ice-cream & rock melon! But that 1 slice (x4 cubes) of melon costs like S$3?!

Our first traditional japanese hotel, which provided guests with yukata - 浴衣 & tatami. I felt almost half-jap donning the yukata. LOL!

Visiting the waterfalls, which is supposedly representing the feminism & masculinity of it. I think it's quite obvious which is which right? It was a lo-ong & arduous & exhausting journey up to see the spectacle. Most visitors only managed to reach mid-level before they gave up.

Hell Valley indeed smelt like hell. O_o It's actually an extinct volcano but due to the rich minerals & SULPHUR, this place was famous for its extremely-gd-for-the-skin hotsprings.

We also visited ISHIYA chocolate factory. ISHIYA is like THE chocolate only to be found & bought in Hokkaido. It was like stepping into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! With all those cutesy animals & figurines singing & dancing every 30min. Damn.. did it have to rain?!

Had sukiyaki at night. Extra ordering of Kobe Beef & abalone. The beef is freaking ex! (Like $70??!) but it's definitely worth every single penny. =p~~

Hotel de Raisin. The most luxurious hotel of our entire stay. It was so huge, we had to walk to the next building just to go to the hotsprings. There were ALOT of kids there having their summer vacation. So enjoy huh...

A visit to Sapporo beer factory.

Japan's circuit??!

Whilst the rest of the tour went back Singapore, we took the train down to Tokyo. First stop - Asakusa! The 人形烧 was to-die-for. Dropped by Ginza at night. Ginza is definitely a high-fashion, high-end place. Check out the prices. O_o

Day 2. Off to Shibuya. That yellow building, Matsumoto KiYoshi. I officially named it one of my fav place next to Tokyu Hands to shop. Which girl doesn't like Watson? With all the stuffs ranging from cosmetics to toiletries going at 28% cheaper than normal price. Which is a gd deal since prices all around Japan are flat.

Japan MUJI! Bought 2 pens. =) Jap phones are juz so cool. Haix.

Tokyo Tower.

Meiji shrine.

Outside our budget-yet-still-not-that-cheap hotel. With FREE internet access somemore. When you're thousand and one miles away from home, being able to keep in touch with not only your friends back in S'pore but also those in Perth is indeed heartwarming. =)

There was this really cool 6-storey toy shop near our hotel. Bro very gian looking at those airguns & not being able to buy home. Instead, he bought a $70 Initial D car home.

He & his Fanta grape from Prince of Tennis.

On board the skyliner to Narita International Airport. Passed by some "very Singaporean-looking HDBs". And there was this guy few seats down the isle who can't freaking bother to tear off the price tag on his Mickey Mouse cap. Doh.

The food we had. Need i say more? =Pp~~

Home sweet home! And my prized possessions~~ =)