Monday, March 14, 2016
The first of 2016

Hi 21 year old Joanne,

If there is a parallel world and you happen to stumble upon this, hi.

If my memory doesn't fail me, you must be so excited about turning 21. School doesn't seem like a problem then and university seems to be a breeze other than the dreadful thesis (soon to come for you). You are attached to a boy and other than money, everything is good. Actually, money ain't that bad too but you were just too mercenary to begin with and you always wanted more. Well, perhaps you might be disappointed, you will still not be rich, at least I didn't.

Today, I treasure my family more than anyone and that boy in your class, that weird boy who pretended to skip around the corridors and played catching? He is my husband now. I don't know how, but it just happened, somehow, everything falls into place and the next I know, he become someone so important I can't even recall the steps. We own our little space now and yesterday, his family celebrated my birthday with me. Remember the envy you had when he said he needs to go back home to bring his girlfriend a sweater? Now, you have become that someone, you have become that someone that matters to him. It is funny how things work out right?

No, you didn't marry Andy Lau. He did not visit Singapore as often and even if he has come, I sort of stopped following him around. Those crowd, please. I think I am getting kinda old for those things. I watched a drama which you really like then and today, I don't like it at all. I can't even finished episode 3.

What have I accomplish for you then? That ambition you had since you were 10? I did help you achieve that. So, there is nothing much that you should worry. There is nothing that should remove that smile from your face. You do not have a lot of money now but you have enough. Enjoy being 21 and the turbulence in the decade to come. Changes are heading your way and they are all for a good cause.

Happy Birthday!

Love,
2016
Joanne

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
A year has passed...

One year since I joined this organisation. I still have no idea what I am going to achieve here or do here but I know that, it has been a mixed-feeling journey thus far. Time spent with the students are most of the times, wonderful. It is just a short entry, with pictures! In the very first time, I got myself into an orientation camp. Not as a participant but as the advisor but I get camp tee-shirt! Yeah!
Under my desk, things are getting also a lil' bit crowded. :p
I am doing more reading than ever. Definitely not my fav because I prefer non-fiction but now, this has become part of my job. Boooo!
Sometimes, the job also include a little burning. :) I havent got burnt for many many years and somehow, I thought I have been immune to the radiation.
Love also got me this!
Over the weekends, somehow, it starts to bloom and it look like this:
They dont really look well so I got rid of the tulips! haaa, look so much bettttter!!!!!
Someone has been taking my photos while I am sleeping.
Here is my new toy to the family. :) From Love
 
Got into a car accident. Yes, for the first time in my life. Thank goodness, no one was hurt and the car suffered a little injury.
And, if you have forgotten how I look like ;)
This is Love, we were at east coast road and this little place serve some do-idea-what-relax food hahaha.
We also went to Genting because there were free rooms. Not fantastic getaway but oh well, I was greedy to begin with so... I thought he looks good while playing this ha
This one day we had a mini celebration with everyone!
This was more chaotic because it was Ah Gong's birthday! We cant squeezed everyone in so everybody take turns.
Grazville (I think that is her name) came to Earth! :) She is the mei mei to Xzavier, Treveze and Edagyr! A little princess, somehow I think she looks like Treveze.
I have also taken up tennis recently with Love.

That is my lil' bit and not flowy update! I want to go home! I smell flowers!

:) Take care!

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Monday, November 02, 2009
So Sweeeeet~ Featuring F4!



=)Forfeits...

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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Babies Birthdays

My dearest boy turns 5 today. =)

Time really files and I can still remember that face when you first came. =) And now he's five! =)

Plenty of birthdays. Gone is today and a minute later, its your birthday. The princess of this family, you know we love you, more than anything. Like I always tell you, I will always be here, we will always be here, by your side, if you need me, if you need us.

I hope you will have a great birthday.

Yes, my girl is turning 18 and I hope she will continue to strive for what she wants. Do us proud and stay happy. My dear, happy 18th birthday! =)

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Saturday, April 04, 2009
Facelift

Welcome to the new space!!! =) Its still here, still here with a new facelift! i know this is pretty simple and stuff but com'on, I dont think you should expect much from an old lady. =) In the first place, I hesitated for quite awhile if this space should even continue its existence. Like I have said in my earlier post, many things have happened and this space has became one of those that i avoid but oh well, oh well, but what past is past. Don't you agree?

My throat kinda hurts and I wonder was it the shouting last night? Geeez, weakling! I was with the girls last night and tadah~ It was all worthwhile! It was a nice place and the songs were great, not to mention the company!

AND because of that, I missed Frisbee this morning. =x I sms-ed one of the members yesterday when I reached home and he was totally like oh man, do you ever reach home early? My reply to him was, ALWAYS, early in the morning! =x HAHAHAH!!! They are going to diving next week and I am super envious. Few weeks ago, I almost signed up for a diving course. You know, things get a little emo and I missed it and these days I kept hearing the word "diving" coming back to me. That night, one of my friends showed me the pictures he has taken when he went to Sipadan and OMG, it was so freaking pretty!!! I was so tempted to join them and the woman behind my back said NOOO!!! Hur hur hur, next time next time!!! I will go find out more! So interesting!
Now, for the emo emo part... haha!!! Are you ready? Awhile ago, Mr. Ng and I broke up. To cut the story short, we broke up. If you really want details, I am sorry I am not able to provide you with that. Yes, we've been together for what many people will define as VERY LONG but thats about that, its over. Nevertheless, the earth is still rotating and I am still here. Ok, now the REAL emo emo part comes. I am very thankful for the many things that different people have done. That was really deeply appreciated. You know what? Couple should really try breaking up in the month of June to July because there's not many festive seasons around and Valentines' is way away and I really think it is easier to bounce back. Whatever the case, the people who I have least expected support from provided 24/7 support without fail.My bosses and colleagues, they are a wonderful lot and it made me understand what it feels like to be in a team. Especially my bosses, it was endless numbers of dinners and coffee sessions just to get my mind out of everything. They even offered me extreme measures which I did not take up =p Of course, it was also a good opportunity to dump more work on me so that I have lesser time on my own. Or so he said. Their care and concern made me feel so loved and pampered.

It was also at this period that I turned 25. I was thinking to myself, what a wonderful gift?

Again, words can never reflect truly what I was receiving. I received so many sms-es from my bosses, colleagues and friends! Thats technology, something as warm and touching came in the form of cold sms-es but it touched me tremendously. Boss even tried to arrrange a birthday dinner for me. Hahaha! Ok, at this point, I suddenly remember one CHAO TURTLE called me to talk to me and completely forgetting that it was MY BIRTHDAY. You know who you are and like I said, I am going to nag till when I'm 75. hahahaha!!! You are so going to be DEADMEAT! D-E-A-T-M-E-A-T!

After which, was my friends. They prevent things from crumbling. WR suddenly became super responsive, volunteering breakfast when she cannot do dinner with me, checking on me occassionally. Awwww~

It was a dinner and SOMEONE said he was going to the toilet. I thought he has dropped into the urinal or what? Yea, imagine dropping into the urinal. HAHAHAH!!! The next he came back nonchalently and cooked up some excuses for the long absence. Suddenly, the crew was clapping and singing birthday songs and in their hands, A MANGO CAKE behind my back! TOTALLY SURPRISED!!! As usual, many tricks up their sleeves and I got caught again. Tsk tsk tsk, I never would have know what to do without them.


I seriously was trying to control myself from not crying because I felt really loved when the crew walked in with the cake. Luckily, tear gland has malfunctioned for quite awhile since =pLastly, I cannot miss her out. The woman behind my back. I think it was harder for her than it was for me during this period of time. Often, I have to do the comforting role and tell her to let go which is funny, isnt it? I mean com'on!!! I am the one who is to be comforted! Worst thing of all, on my birthday, she lost $20 to me because of a stupid bet. =p I got real arrogant for that because I have tried ways and means to convince her that she was going to lose the bet for sure! Now you know how I got this stubborn, it runs in the blood. Nonetheless, I really appreciate the fact that she stood behind me all the way. Btw, this woman still owe me that $20. =x I will go BUG her later! Muahahaha!!!
Someone gave me this! Her name is Emi which means smile! =) Heee, one of my birthday gifts! She is so cute eh? Now, her cheeks are slightly black and haha, I dont know how she got it! I think she gets cuter that way! =x
And then another surprise from some Lovelies! The pendant is so pretty and the chocolates are delicious! HUr hur, was this the cause of my sore throat? Hmmmm...
Hohoho, and this has got to be my most expensive present! Joanne gave this to me!!! Look what it has become!!! =x JOANNE PAID FOR IT FULLY!!! Hahaha, pocket has got this one big hole and can you imagine I am planning my next trip. *shakes head*
Ok, last but not least, YOU. You are probably not going to see this and I reckon one day, if you ever find out the existence of this space, you might jump the roof and tell me to go eat shit and die. HAHAHAHA!!! =x We will wait for that day to happen, I know whats it is like to be kept in the dark and I can fully understand whatever that is going to happen but but, heeee, we will see how then lah~ =p
I would like to say thank you for everything that you have done and for enduring all my nonsense. Someday when you are able to see this, I think you will be super touched to know that I did mention about you here. HAHAHHAA!!! Or you might just hit the roof! HAHAHAHA!!! Whatever the case is, you know I meant it, my thank yous are really true true true and I really appreciate your presence.

Ok, thats like a super long post isnt it? Like I have said, I will try to blog more often now. I hope by the next post, I will be able to let you know where I am heading next for holidays. =p HAHAHA!!!

People, really thank you and thank you. I would have written 100000000000000000 thank yous to you if I can and if I can hug and kiss you, I will actually do that 930843742907432984 times toooooo. Heee... I will spare you guys the agony of reading something so mushy!

Uh oh, I am running late. Someone is on the way here! Have a wonderful weekend PEOPLE!!! One more day to Monday!!!

Take care and tata

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Monday, March 10, 2008
In March

I am a lousy employee because I hate Mondays.

I was reading Reader's Digest just now and I happened to come across an article of a pair of friends who know each other for 35 years. It was touching and heartwarming and it so happened that I also met my bestie today. We knew each other since P4 and oh my, I thought that is long. Her parents drove me back today and it reminded me of the days when both our mothers belong to the same gang to do us in. Yeah, I am always the dumb dumb to come clean. =) Wonderful childhood memories... The things you did when you are young and ignorant is wonderful to remember. As my birthday nears, its great to have your old old old friends remembering it.

I met an ex-smp friend who happens to be from my Fac last Friday and she wished me happy birthday. We werent even very close but that is sweet. Talked to a few people online and they claimed my birthdays have always been a BIG event and they said time to meet up and do some catching up. Hah...I was talking to a colleague the other day and i said deadline will be on that 15th of March and she giggles non-stop (-_-)'" This week is going to be hell week as the FY nears.

Its 1am and I so missssss the food I had at a late Taiwan night...


I also miss that wonderful Grand Hyatt Bed, also at Taiwan...
and you know I miss you although you shared the love that belongs to me with those dummy students.

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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Birthday (1)

Well, on MC and I am feeling super unwell. I am waiting for a stupid contractor's call though, else I would have just concuss and rest.

Oh well, some random photos for you to see and well, they are all super outdated and I realise Taiwan photos also not up yet, muahaha, yeah, dont even mention about HK and Shen Zhen which was last last year. Yeah, lazy bum.
Check out my baby's graduation photos. I just received his call and he is on his way coming to "visit" me! =) He is supposed to be in reservist BUT, today he has got the night offf!!! That day he even drove me to work because it was a school holiday! He is nice de lor... HAHAHA!!!
And... the genting group photos! Found out the other day that my aunt actually READ BLOGS, I was SHOCKED hahahah, so hip lor!!! Hahaha, anyway my friends always say that I have a very cute pair of aunties hahaha after that fateful JB trip. =x

And if you dont know, my birthday was actually on Saturday (15th of March). This birthday was super memorable in the wrong way because first I was sick and I had a BBQ and it was raining. (-_-)'" I will talk about it like soon soon. But for my pre-celebration, Baby Ng brought me to this:
Haha, if you have the chance to read his blog entry, you will not even think about taking it. We both agreed that it was this bad, it was another mechanism to squeeze and turn the tourists DRY.

Something is wrong with blogger today and I think maybe the virus in me has gotten into it. Anyway, I promise I will let you more into the Flyer but seriously, word of advice, do not attempt to try. HAHAHAHHA!!! If your boyfriend suddenly decides to be romantic to bring you up, object to it VIOLENTLY. HAHAHAH!!! I got to go, Baby Ng is here!!!! BYEBYE!!!

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Sunday, April 08, 2007
End of the Semster

Ahhh...It took me an hour or so to get this up. Okay, its abit lousy but do remember to on your speaker. =) Heh, the four part story for my birthday.



Cake
The cake from Jane's, it is at Jalan Kayu, heh, yummilicious ley~ We had the durian one and those who doesnt like DURIAN aka CS, was served the chocolate fudge cake, awfully sinful. =)

My birthday gift from Mr. Ng =)
Label=$1
My Pinkie

Imprinting the label on the Jeans=$1 =) Prints
Ahhh, I love this, I think it is damn chio! HAHAHA!!! And I think this is what made it more expensive than the one with the whole pockets covered with Swarovski. Dangz, mine only had TWO tiny puny pink Swarovski!

Two pink Swarovski and the pink button that has engravings on it=$8
Prettty~
I like the button too!! The engravings are so intricate!!! =D

The material to make the jeans=$30 (I suspected it is less that this but I shall give it the benefits of the doubt.)
Material
Design Fees=$110
Heart Heart
Advertising fee by the company=$50 (Yes, the amount of money they spent are bear by YOU.)

Dearie making Sweetie happpppy and giggling around=PRICELESS!

HOHOHO!!!

Hmmm...I actually have alot to blog about and I started out thinking I will drown everyone with the pictures I have, hmmm, now I am stuck. HAHAHA!!!

Nothing much these days except that the school is more or less in a holiday mood since we are just waiting for exams to come and go.
Lovey Dovey
We had helluva fun on "the last day" taking photographs and playing. You see the couple up there? I wondered if they are featured on YouTube for that heartwarming and hillarious scene in the LT.
Gift of Love
And the department is nice enough to give us a thumbdrive each as some farewell gift! =) I like. HAHAHA!

Wait till I get the pictures. Our faculty is pathetically small and my group mates from other modules were saying that if their faculty attempts to take a photo, the lens might crack and they might need a magnifying glass to seee who is who. HAHA!

And this is the vain Uncle combing his hair several times when the accident happened.
Vain Pot
I took like 3 shots of him and he is still combing!!! Wah piang, it tickles me! HAHAHA!!!
Shattered Windscreen
Baby Red came back yesterday with her pigu repaired. HAHA!

Speaking of Vanity, Baby X is very vain too. This month onwards, he will be in the childcare and the first time he put on his uniform, he spent like 3 minutes looking at himself using my mirror. *faint*
Vain Baby
Soooo cute can!!!
He is so adorable and the teachers like him! They were quite amazed by his ability to articulate so fluently. HAHA.
CUTie

Speaking about cute, how can... I forget about Baby T, hahaha!!!
CUTE CUTE
Lovely Babies
You see, even being terrorised by them, Mr Ng is still a happy man. HAHAHA!
HELP!

Victory! Victory!!!
HOHO
WAR
Mr Ng lost the war. HAHAHAH!!!
Dont come and fight with us lor

So adorable hor!!! HEHEHE!!

Hmmm... I suddenly have this craving for that Ugly Chicken pie. I think it is the scenary that makes it look tasty, haha. The Starbucks at the esplanade is so nice lah! HAHAHA!
Leisure

=) I got to go, this is such a long post! Hmmm, my graduating trip is actually in GEnting. HAHA, how silly is that but oh well, I supposed it will be fun to go out with the faculty, its a pity Mr. Ng cannot join me. =(

Oh *fingers crossed* I hope I get to go to the "Phantom of Opera"!!! *Fingers crossed crossed* Hmmmm...Mr Ng~~~ Dearie~~~ HAHAHAH!!! Bro^5, when are you going?? HOHOHO!!! =) We might end up going to the same time! HOHOHO!!! *FIngers crossed, Fingers crossed*

Okay, got to go register for my Yoga thingie. HOHO!!! =) I love yoga classes! Tata everyone!

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