Signs You're a BAD Driver

Since I've gotten my driving licence in Singapore, I've been driving around in Nard's car often. The thing is, I think I'm a BAD driver, since there's so many people honking at me.. haha.. mind you, I have not driven manual car for ages!

This is adapted from the Reader's Digest (I'm sorry I can't find which month it is published, I only got the page number - 133);

"Signs You're A Bad Driver"

Insurancehotline.com analysed accidents and traffic tickets of 100,000 drivers by astrological sign. From the top down, the worst to best:

Sign: Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22
Traits: Indecisive; craves concensus; flirtatious
Car Karma: Lacks ability to make the snap decisions necessary to avoid a crash

Sign: Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18
Traits: Stubborn; rebellious; unconventional
Car Karma: Ignores the rules of the road, especially speed limits

Sign: Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19
Traits: Risk-taker; imipulsive; childlike
Car Karma: Wants to race you off the line when the light turns green

Sign: Pisces Feb 19- Mar 20
Traits: Daydreamer; theatrical; vulnerable
Car Karma: Doesn't pay attention; prone to bouts of road rage

Sign: Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
Traits: Vengeful; possessive; strong-willed
Car Karma: Might chase you if you cut in front of her in 'her' lane

Sign: Taurus Apr 20 - May 20
Traits: Cautious; deliberate; stubborn
Car Karma: Has an urge to charge at red lights; fails to yield

Sign: Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
Traits: Talkative; independent; traveller
Car Karma: Argues with police; extreme driving; talking on mobile phone at the wheel

Sign: Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19
Traits: Goal-oriented; scheming; traditional
Car Karma: So focused on the destination he ignores speed limits and traffic signs along the way

Sign: Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22
Traits: Analytical; sceptical; timid
Car Karma: Focuses on minor details (the squirrel) - instead of the big picture (the speed trap)

Sign: Cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22
Traits: Moody; nurturing; family-oriented
Car Karma: Considers other drivers an 'extended family'; manoeuvres car quickly

Sign: Gemini May 21 - Jun 21
Traits: Alert; adaptable; curious
Car Karma: Need for mental stimulation helps her spot changing traffic patterns

Sign: Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22
Traits: Generous; egotistical; optimistic
Car Karma: Strives to be a 'star' driver and be respected for it



So, which one are u? I'm not that bad a driver after all, ranked third from bottom.. haha

Hydrogen Peroxide

It is said this is the best thing to remove blood stain from clothes.. or mattress.

Have not tried it myself. Can someone let me know where to get this? All the links that I found on the website are giant laboratories offering big tanks of hydrogen peroxide.. Damn, I don't need a tank...

And are there any different types of hydrogen peroxide? I saw some that says 35 % of hydrogen peroxide and stuff like that...

I got a C for my chemistry... CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT HERE!!!!

HYPER! My First MOO!

I just had a can of cola during my supper half an hour ago.

I'm so hyper now. I'm supposed to go to sleep, but here I am, trying to find something to blog about.

Nothing comes to my mind, but I still want to blog. All I know is, I'm very hyper right now, and I can't go to sleep just yet.

I'm supposed to finish up my assignment. I miss my class today because I have to go to work. Huh...

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Now I have something to blog about...

My very first MOO... I lost it when I was in Johannesburg... I forgot to bring it home with me.. sob sob..



That's the cutest moo ever! And I missed it so much....



It has brought me so much happiness... No other Moos can do that...


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Enough of Moos...

My cola is losing it effect on me... I should play a round of Burnout on XBOX 360 before Nard gets home and find me not sleeping yet! Haha...

Pessimism

"People are hynotised by their own feeling of powerlessness and used this as an excuse for doing nothing -- the lack of will is much more than merely an ethical problem: the modern individual so often has the conviction that even if he did exert his 'will' - or whatever illusions passes for it - his actions wouldn't do any good anyway."
Rollo May (1969)

Pessimism, is a powerful form of thinking that can manipulate a person's behaviour. I once thought I could not do anything, because I don't think I have the power to do so. Right now, I am glad that I snapped out of that.

I might still have the conviction that I am not able to so certain things, but at least for now, I'm trying. And I realised one thing, to try with all the effort I can muster, is very satisfying, despite the outcome.

I'm just grateful I'm given the chance to try.

Don't waste the chance given to you, grab every opportunities that comes by...

Sun, beach and sea... and STUDY!

I just got back from Male yesterday. It's been yet another wonderful experience in Maldives. No pictures this time because I was too busy snorkelling and suntanning. Now I've got a wonderful tan (but I don't look like a Chinese anymore... haha)...

I thought of studying for my new semester (which coincidently started on the last day of my exam day of my previous semester), so I brought my reading materials to the beach. Well, as usual, I never did touch that book. I'm feeling really guilty now :P

I promise myself I'm going to finish reading at least three chapters of that book today. So I'm going start now.

P.S: Expect a lot more movie updates in the next week as I have been watching a lot of movies lately.

Please be patient...

My blog currently looks really yucky due to the flash i'm trying to upload on it.


Please bear with it for the time being.

Sadness

Maybe I am born a sad person. Maybe I'm just plain too hard to please. Regardless of the situations, the circumstances, I can never be happy (at least, not for long).

I thought I could be happy doing this, but I am not.
I thought I could be happy doing that, but I am not.
I thought I could be happy not doing anything, but I am not.
I thought I could be happy doing everything, but I am not.

What is wrong with me? Why do I feel sad no matter what? Why do I feel down ALL the time? There must be a huge problem somewhere that I don't know about.

I remember I posted something regarding 'only fools can be happy with little things.' And I remember saying that I'd rather be a fool.

Today, I'd say the same thing over again. I'd rather be a fool if I can be happy. I would give up everything just to have the ability to laugh at little things. To laugh at mistakes. To laugh at silliness. To laugh at everything around me. To stop pretending high and mighty. To crush down my stupid pride and ego. To be able to feel love. To be free.

I also remember praying really hard for my heart to stop feeling. My prayer is half answered. I stop feeling happiness, but the sadness is holding a prominent place in my heart.

It's not as though my world is crumbling down around me. In fact, it is actually moving upwards. I should be feeling happy about it, but I am not.

I used to have a phobia of being alone. Of having meals alone. Of going out shopping on my own. Of not having anyone to talk to. So I strived at conquering this fear, with the saying 'you don't have to be lonely being alone, you might be lonely when you're in a crowd' held close to my heart. And I succeeded, but I was never happy.

Around me, there is always an aura of sadness surrounding me. I will never be happy unless I am able to tear away from the sadness, but will I be able to?

All I want is to be happy, but I do not have the eyes to see the opportunities. Will someone be my eyes?

It's time to let go...

Finally have the time to clear out everything in my room.
Stumbled across a lot achitecture-related books/magazines. For a moment I was tempted to keep it back on the bookshelf, then I tell myself, it's time to let go.
There's no reason for me to keep those anymore. I don't need it anymore, because I am no longer in that field.
Not that I regret that I was once an aspiring designer/architect, whatever you choose to call it, but I realise, it is a dream best forgotten, otherwise I would have a lot of unsatisfaction of my inability to become one.
With a great sigh of relief, I am finally letting this part of my life go. I'm tossing all the books and magazines out of my life.

To my friends that are still going strong in architecture, good luck! And I'm really proud of you guys!

Half the year gone... gone... gone...

Goodbye May, Hello June...

Take one deep breath, everyone... And relax... Half the year gone, all of us are so busy, chasing... chasing... chasing time...

I realized that all that I had been doing this year is just running from point A to point B then back to point A, and chasing dreams, dreams that are not really well thought-out. So I told myself that I have been wasting my time doing silly things that really didn't really make my life any better...

Adjusted my priorities, and here I am. Finally blogging after I have been missing for the longest time.

Priority no 1. Stop whining, start living.
Priority no 2. No more complaining, live each day happy and contented.

That's all I want to achieve this year. I have a long way to go, growing up to be a emotionally stable woman.

Wish me luck.

January '07

It's almost the end of the first month of 2007.
Finally I have the time to sit down and rest for awhile.
Let's recap what happened since I last blogged.
Had a wild party at my place on christmas eve. When I say wild, it is wild.
Fell sick for 5days after that. What a way to end my 2006. I even said 'no' to that glass of moet during new year's eve party.
The moment I've recovered, I worked non-stop for the next 15days.
Took one day's break, continue working for the next 7days. (today is the 5th day of that stretch of 7days work).
Going to break for 4days worth of holiday. Hopefully that is going to help me recharge.
So basically, I have no time for anything else but work, not even for my nard.

Sounds fun?
That is the wrap up for what I have been doing since my last post.

I was just going through my blog's previous posts. It seems that a lot has been said, a lot has happened, a lot of thinking has been going on my head.

My blog started off as a site where I write about all my travels, the things I've done at various countries. All the excitement and hype can be felt for the first few months since the blog has started. Slowly, it became a place where I talked about my frustrations of my life, and the events of my life. Then, I try to reignite the site into a space where it talks about travel. After all, that's the main point of starting this blog. Still, it reverted to the topic of me, myself and I.

Perhaps I'm too self-centred to realise till now that all I actually want to talk about is me. All I think about all the time is me, me, me. I have done this, I have not done that. I felt this way, I felt that way. All about me. No wonder no one visits this page anymore.

With that said, now I'm trying to work on posts that are purely about travel. I will try to talk less about myself. Hopefully that way this blog will be a more interesting place. *crosssed my fingers.

Anyways, a belated cheers to 2007.

P.S:maybe a small space for me to talk about myself? (huh?) how's that for a compromise? hahaha...

Last post of year 2006

This is going to the the final post for this year. Time flies. Not knowing it, there's another year. Before we know it, we're celebrating the coming of year 2007.

I have not been so lucky this last week of 2006. Fallen really sick for the past week, and have been doing nothing else but sleep at home. Not exactly my idea of spending the last week this year, but all's well now. I've recovered (partially- still feeling faint on occasions but that's fine). Tomorrow will be the last day of work before I call an end this year of hardwork. Will work even harder next year. Need more money!! Hahaha...

This year has been a great year for me, despite all the ups and down. Although the times I cried is probably equal to the times I laughed, but all's well. I'm happy this year. Been through so much, things are started to settle down back home, things is Singapore is starting to look friendly. Nothing more that I ask for.

For this year-end wish, I wish that everyone is in great health, and are in the company of loved ones. I realise nothing beats the warmth of the person that you love and who loves you back, knowing you're not alone out there. Appreciate things around you, nothing is going to be there forever. As time goes by, we're all growing older, and hopefully wiser too. Take care everyone, all the best for year 2007...

Crap Part IV ??

Oh.. oh...

As I was going through my blog, I realised that I've watched 45 movies this year. How the hell did I do that, I have no idea. I didn't even realise I spent so much time in the cinema. But then, why the year coming to an end, I have a really brilliant plan. I will try to watch 50 movies this year. That will be a nice closing to this year. At least I can say that I accomplished something this year. Ha ha...

While I'm typing this, there are so many typing mistakes that I have to keep correcting. If I publish the original post, I don't think I'll be able to understand what I'm trying to say, let alone you who are reading this.

Anyway, I should return to my online game. Too blur to do anything else.

Crap Part III

I just got back from two rounds of dinner. Felt that my one hour in gym this evening has gone to waste. Nothing to complain about I guess. The dinners are lovely, had loads of funny kind of meat today, including kangaroo and deer.

Actually, I have thought out what to write about in this post, but somehow, my brain is failing me. I can't remember a single thing, including why I'm writing this in the first place. Probably another piece of crap. Oh dear, oh dear.. have I really run out of things to blog about? Maybe I should just close this blog down, then I don't have to scratch my head everytime my conscience tells me that I have not been blogging often enough.

I got back from my San Francisco (via Hong Kong) trip yesterday afternoon. Nothing much to highlight about, except I managed to meet Kristie in San Francisco! Once I got the photos from my friend, I'll put it up. It was so nice chatting with you, Kristie, it's been so long!! I felt bad because I was so tired the whole time I was there. Sorry, but I will try to go to San Francisco again in January. *cross my fingers!!

Apart from meeting Kristie, I spent a lot on this trip. I just kept buying and buying, till I realised that my hands are tired from carrying the bags that I have been spending too much. Guess I have to live on bread and water for the next two weeks.

I think I need to get my precious beauty sleep now. Tomorrow I need to meet my darling at the airport. Till next time, ciao!

Crap Part II

I just came back from watching the movie 'Happy Feet'. A very cute and funny movie. Worth a watch if you have nothing better to do.

Tomorrow night I will be leaving to Hong Kong and then onwards to San Francisco the day after. Kristie, I can't wait to see you again!!! It's been so long, there's so much to catch up on. Wait for me, I'll be there!! Haha..

I named this post 'Crap Part II' mainly because I'm looking at my blog, and it's looking back at me, heck, why not another post of nothings. So, here I am, talking about absolutely nothing. Crap basically.

A request for all my architecture friends, is it possible to send me some of the Penang and Melacca pictures we took way back then? Those pictures about the old buildings, the Malacca establishment and stuff? Would be really happy to have those in my hands. Currently doing some stuff regarding it. Thanks a lot in advance!

Here I am again, looking at this crappy post, and it's looking back at me. Heck, let's click the publish button!

Crap

I have been so lazy recently that I did not even want to sit in front of the computer. I stop updating all the new places list, the movies' and books' list. All I want to do is lie down in bed, snuggle snuggle and do nothing. Probably read a page or two of a magazine. But that was what I wanted to do for quite some time. The flying around the world is starting to become more of a chore for me. Been pretty lazy and uninterested about going places. Maybe I need a break from traveling. Tired of unpacking and packing again.

BUT!! today has been a different day. I woke up early, cooked breakfast (it's such a huge achievement for me, I just need to note it down, haha) cleaned my room, did my laundry that has been piling up. And right now, I'm updating my blog, writing crap. Later I need to clear my workstation and dressing table. Bought this new wood protector spray that I must use. Haha.

Plus, today is also pay day. That also means that I'm going for a shopping spree. Christmas shopping! Woo Hoo! I just love christmas!! It gives the perfect excuse to blow the budget for the month. Haha...

Almost end of november, and again, I did nothing much this year. Sigh, not again.

I'm talking crap again. Oh no...

MY BLOG- UPDATED

I have been slacking again...

That is why I just posted 4 posts in one day.

There will be more to come.. but at the moment.. I'm just too sleepy to continue.

Enjoy the pictures! :)

Nard, you have been away the longest time.. i miss you.. come home soon..

9-11

It was September 11 when I woke up in my hotel room in London. My immediate reaction was to turn on the tv and the news channel. Scanning and listening to the news while preparing to go out for the day, I was relieved there was no terrorist attacks for that day. At least, not in the vincinity.

So, that day's plan was to go out and tour the part of London that I have not been, despite the fact that I've been to London for so many times. The Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London's Eye, the Greenwich park. Anyway, to cut the long story short, I went to all those places in a day's time.

During lunch with my colleagues, we were talking about my plans to go site seeing in London. They ask questions like, "Hey, you know it's September 11, don't you? You're still going out?" Oh well, I shrugged it off with the it's-been-five-years-dude attitude.

After coming back to Singapore and as I was looking through my photos, I stumbled upon the photos taken when I was in New York few weeks back. I went to Ground Zero, took some pictures (3 to be exact). It was too devastating a site. To think that the area has been a graveyard to thousands of people, it was just a heart-wrenching scene. Not only that, it has led to more deaths around the world, in Afghanistan, Iraq, London, Iran, India. Suddenly, the world is full of terrorists that wants nothing but to kill.

9-11 has started a war that is not going to end anytime soon. Five years has passed, the shadows of it remains. More and more people are dying in this war against terrorism. Even as I am writing this, there are people who die of gunshot, of bombs, of beatings.

Let's just take a break from our daily chores and have a quiet moment, to remember those who has left us and those who are still fighting...

It's a challenge!

About a few minutes ago, I stumbled across this site that says, 'List down ten things you love about your life...'

It got me thinking, it's not that easy to do just that. Us being human, it's much easier to list 100 problems rather than 10 things that we love about our life. Such ungrateful creatures we are. So here is the challenge, let's list down 5 things you love about your life in less than 10 minutes. When the time is up, let's see if you can fill up the numbers. No cheating here!

1. My traveling (1st minute)
2. The figure in my bank account. Muahaha (3rd minute)
3. Nard (4th minute)
4. My photo album that is categorized by countries (7th minute)
5. My family and friends (time's up!)

How hard can it be right? Hahaha...

Sick. Medicine. Sleep.

I fell sick again.

It has not been long since my last visit to the doctor, and yesterday after work, I have to visit the doctor again. Not exactly my favourite past-time. And the medicine, eeeuuww...

Time to take my medicine. And sleep.

Sigh...