Saturday, July 04, 2009
8:36 AM
JULY UPDATE
It's been a while that I haven't updated-due to various reasons, one mainly being that we've been busy getting ready for the wedding (1 month 2 days to go!), plus blogger has the tendency to "malfunction" on me, which is quite irritating loh..
Other than that, been doing well. H1N1 is making its rounds around the country, causing panic and major profits for hand sanitizer and face masks manufacturers :) Those Disney Eskulin hand sanitizers that I usually buy on a regular basis are also out...panic much??
Also had a look at our "new" place. Its amazing how God is providing for us, as the house is FURNISHED. What do we have? A sofa set, coffee tables, tv console table, dining table+ chairs (which i'm thinking of replacing)a stove, a huge fridge (i like!), a washing machine, beds (we'll get NEW mattresses), dressers, cupboards...what do we need to buy?? Carpets, pots and pans (i want a huge chinese WOK!), plates, cups, cutlery, perhaps a wall clock, and all the cleaning supplies. Praise God that we don't need a HUGE budget to move in!!! Exciting!! We'll definitely have more sleepovers now! The girls can come over and I'll leave Stephen in the master bedroom and I'll join the girls in the two extra rooms :) And ok, vice versa if the boys have a sleepover... (now boys also want to ikut2 slumber party:P)
Other updates: Wedding invitations are out so busy being a postman now :) Ppl have also asked me to set up a gift registry... I feel a bit paiseh loh, like asking for gifts... what do you think.. SHOULD I SET UP A REGISTRY??? hmmmm...
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
8:22 AM
MARCH ALREADY!?
Ok it's March... in 3 more days, it will be 5 months EXACTLY to the wedding day...*panic attack* I STILL cannot fit my dress, haven't found a printer to print the invitations (HE says its ok even if it comes out in May O_o), haven't bought shoes, my veil, discussed flowers/bouquets... SMALL details, but BIG event :S On the brighter side of things, we're going there today to confirm our booking at Manggis Mall (yes ppl, the reception is at Manggis..sigh.. so much for a small one at Kiulap Plaza). Plus, we're still $700 short on our wedding bands, but I'm pretty confident we'll get it paid by the due date (April 5?). Why do weddings cost so much? Don't say small weddings don't cost a lot, because they DO! Even ROMs cost money ok? I can't wait for it to be over so I can stop stressing over it hahaha GET IT OVER AND DONE WITH!!
Ok, I suddenly realised this is so unlike my usual posts... Stress much? :S
Ron...I know you told me before you left that you wouldn't be home for the wedding, and today I was just checking my Evite and saw the red X next to your name and it made me sad... again.. I miss you! Seen any sheep??? :)
Sharon, if I had lots of money, you KNOW I would fly you home for the wedding! Wish you could be there :(
Oh and did I mention I've got a 10yr reunion to plan too????
*faints*
Thursday, January 22, 2009
10:30 AM
JANUARY 2009- A NEW YEAR, A WHOLE LOTTA STRESS!
Happy New Year to everyone! Hey, better late than never :P Been busy lately, with the start of the new year and the first term back at school. New classes and new students...not too bad, although I do wish that the noisy ones would be quiet, and the quiet ones talk a bit more...ahahah hard to satisfy kan?
I hope this stress makes the pounds drop off!
*note to self- EAT LESS*
I do like my timetable this year though... every mondays and thursdays i have the first 3 whole periods free! (thats about 1 1/2 hours) hehehe but then, I pay for it by having a chock-a-block Saturday, and by the time 1245 comes around, I'm half-dead and half wanting to go to YDM and the other half of me just wants to plop on my bed at home and sleep the afternoon away :( Me no like... So if you guys don't see me too much at YDM, do excuse me, I'm only human with the stamina limit of an unhealthy 26 year old hahaha
Other than that, D-Day is coming *panic*
Guest list too long!
No money!
Too fat for my dress!
Let the hysteria begin....
Oh, and Gong Xi Fa Cai to all you ching chongs! :P Happy ang-pau collecting :)
Monday, December 15, 2008
10:28 PM
DECEMBER DECEMBER
Been MIA for a little while, due to the holidays. I just love sleeping late like the little rebel I am, and waking up at lunch hour :) I'm such a pig, I know! Been gyming a bit here and there- one of the gym instructors (one of them) is a crazy can-can kicking terror who yells at us for "MORE! MORE" and teaches us to "SLOWLY ENHALE, EXHALE" while we're panting away like the unfit bunch of fatties we are.
Been catching up on Prison Break, Bleach and Naruto, and hankering for Heroes Season 3. Am impatiently waiting patiently (hah..oxymoron!) for lots of episodes before watching it in one go. Been also hanging out loads with the boy, as he had a week off, and even went down to Miri with him and Sonia for some retail therapy. Ended up being so much more pricier than Brunei, had me huffing away about how much better Christmas shopping in Brunei would have been. BUT.. I did buy a pair of jeans :) and a pair of shoes :) :) And only because they cost more in Brunei (made in Malaysia maaaah!).
Watched Bolt(the doggie is soooo cute!), Twilight (Edward Cullen is overated!) and The Day The Earth Stood Still (not enough action for me...). Man, you should have heard the audible gasps of awe/lust/excitement as Robert Pattinson appeared on the screen. I had to control myself and not laugh.. I mean, come on.... if it was Orlando Bloom... *GASP*... Hugh Jackman (shirtless or muscles a-rippling)or Wentworth Miller (who cares if he's gay) *RAWR!!*... Ani... rambut BASAR, pakai gincu (merah lagi tu!)eyebrow banyak bulu...inda jua turn-on-ing... duiiiii... hahahaha
Also had a few stuff going on like our 20somethings Christmas Party (I made yummy lasagna and Sonia and I made yummy brownies), Ying Ying's Wedding, Edmund and Chew Tin's Wedding... oh and...this boy's 26th!
CHESTER *SUMMER WILFRED* KEASBERRY!!!! i <3 you!
And my cousin Yunn gave birth to a baby boy today! and it's her bday too today! So happy bday Biaujie and to the little nephew! :) Congratulations!!!!
Ah, its raining... time for a shower and a good night's sleep :)
Happy holidays guys!
Monday, October 27, 2008
9:50 AM
EXAM FEVER
First of all, all the best to those sitting for exams right now. I remember how stressful exam time can be so keep your head up and do your best!
Sitting in a class just now was pretty OK. I remember being a student, and one-and-a-half hours never seemed enough to finish a paper, but being a teacher now, those 90 mins can be a REAL BORE! It's like, come on already *yawn*. We can't read, we can't do marking, we can't do anything but to just walk around and make sure no one's cheating. THREE hour papers are the WORST! :( Can you imagine, three hours of NOTHING?! After a long session like that, I get quite resentful (only for a little while...) because I feel that it is a waste of time... So much can be done in three hours, but I guess in the end, students need to be monitored during exams... I'm all for CCTvs! :) Or, or... ROBOT invigilators! hahaha!
As for the purpose of this post, let me share something interesting with you. The session I invigilated just now was Sec 4 English Paper 1. A tip for those who sit for papers like these... IMAGINATIVE ESSAYS ARE
not THE EASIEST TO SCORE. Why? Because the teachers are more demanding when it comes to creative essay writing. They will focus more on content and language flow. I mean, you're writing a story right? If it's BORING, they're not gonna be happy. I always say, choose the one you feel most comfortable with. Sure, many will say imaginative essays are the easiest, but when 80% of the class chooses the same topic, expect the teacher who's marking your paper to get less generous (and less easy to impress) as she marks more and more of the same topic. There was an interesting topic today, about "Looks determine the success of boybands" Discuss... Something like that... so I figured I'd write one out just for your reading pleasure (and my insane craving for wanting to write out a 300-500 word essay) :) Oh and question 2 was something weird like, write a letter to your parents informing them you will not be home as expected as you got injured during your holidays(in a neighbouring country), and you need them to send you some money until you get home... Er...SMS anyone??
Dear Father and Mother
I hope this letter finds you both well. I know I am just a two-hour flight away, and I could have called, but the beastly weather cut off all communication on the island. The only way to get a message out is through the efficient postal system they have here that guarantees that you will receive this letter tomorrow (if the boat doesn't sink en route). Plus, my mobile phone has run low on battery, and with no where to recharge it (they have different sockets here), I am unable to text you about my predicament.
Yesterday, after a good long hike around the hills with George, Thomas and Elizabeth, we decided to have a little swim in the sea. We were on our way to the beach when my foot went through a hole in the sand. Someone must have been digging around and left a sizeable ditch along the beach. Needless to say, I tripped and fell. Both my ankles are sprained and I broke my left arm. Also, I managed to get a small concussion as I took a little bashing on the head when I hit a rock as I tumbled. Mother, please do not worry as I know you are prone to little bouts of panic. I am doing well and recuperating in the sanitorium. However, due to my injuries, the doctor has advised against my travelling home in three days time. Since I will be here longer than expected, please do send some money for my lodging and medical fees. George and Thomas will head back as scheduled, while Elizabeth has decided to stay on with me, the sweet girl.
I will see you both soon. I promise to call once they have the phone lines up and working. Give my love to everyone at home, and give Mr. Whiskers a scratch on the back from me.
With love,
Anne
xoxoxHehe...I just needed to get that out of my head... in real life it would just be
Pa, i need $$..Got into xcident, am ok but kenot come home yet. Put into my atm ya. Call me if anything, no credit to call u..tnx.Happy studying you guys!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
5:56 PM
WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT
That with everyone rushing to the airport, trying to get to Empire earlier than others, or to the mall just to catch a glimpse of superstars, sitting in a quiet little restaurant would end up like this....
Mannnn... he's got better skin than me! *pouts*
Thursday, October 09, 2008
5:37 PM
ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER BIRTHDAY
Thanks to all the wonderful people who made me smile today :) Those overseas and those here, thank you thank you thank you... From the bottom of my heart.
I have run out of credit replying and saying thank you to all of you :P But hey, it's just once a year. I am reminded again how AMAZING God is, how He has blessed me with ALL of you. I apologize that I cannot type your names out in this space (because there are too many, and I'm afraid I might accidently leave someone out) To my family, for the wishes, thank you and I love you. To my friends, sisters and brothers in Christ, I love you so much... You made my day so much brighter. To my students for their texts, singing Happy Birthday in class and for the little party at my place, you guys are so sweet :) To Ron and Frank for the most extravagant present I have ever gotten in my LIFE, thank you and I heart you very much. To Stephen, thanks for a great day and for loving me just as I am (cranky and moody but oh-so-lovable) Haha! To the wishers on friendster and facebook, thanks! :) and most of all, to Him who created me, be all praise and glory, forever and ever *amen*
Lorene has turned TWENTY SIX y'all!!
With all my love,
Ying
