An Eventful Day!

Wednesday, 9 July 2008

at last~... my vocal is regaining back slowly (AJ: although still abit of 'zao sia' when i talk) & could at least sing too! *LOL* BUT~ poor AP... she is down with the same virus & of course living with the 'zao sia' vocal =P

WP will not be in from 9 - 10 Jul 08, Elise & MX on course for these 2 days as well. i reached office at 0845 hr today (AJ: raining & jam lo~) =P luckily did not bump into any of the 'Royal Family' members & that 'CISCO' is not around cos she went for dental. *pHew* have been hearing around that boss is going to take action on latecomers (AJ: not as if we latecomers go home on the dot... we stayed back in office to do work almost everyday lo~) & he will be highlighting in our upcoming diaglogue session probably on the 28 Jul 08. whatever it is, even if the implementation of choice of working hours (e.g. start work at 8 am or 8:30 am) or cutting of salary etc. still will late de lo. =/ *sighz* let's put this issue aside... (AJ: aiya, don't want to think about it).

today, HC is doing training over at CMD & he jio-ed for lunch. hmm... told HC another day as i have lunch appointment with a friend. told HC if we lunch, he'll need to bring my kakis along too! *haha* HC was so 'shuang kuai' & agreed, asking me to let him know who are my usual kakis & he will pop by someday whether or not there is training to drive us out for lunch in his new car! (AJ: HC bought a new Mercz lo~... but still i prefer another) *LOL* anyway, met up with my friend for lunch later in the morning. have been sms-ing each other earlier what to have for lunch & i was 'bullied' to think of what & where to eat cos he'll be driving (AJ: bully ki chi) *bleah* end up, he suggested to have duck rice which is near Lorong Sari (AJ: by the way duck rice is fattening cos of the duck gravy & rice & i'm trying to lose my kilos! i've put on 4 kg in 2 months!) where my late grandpa used to stay! *sobs* (AJ: hope i didn't put on more) we had a looooooooong chat over lunch & time really flies, it is time to head back office (AJ: thanks for the lunch & company) =D on my way back to the office, CC called & asked me to go for second round (AJ: Tiong Bahru Market so far lei) hence turned them down. looking at the clock.. kinda early still, sms-ed HC & looked him up at the training room. we decided to go for a drink (AJ: supposed to accompany him for lunch, end up he ate apple cos i was caught up with another trainer in between), got to see his new shiny Mercedes (AJ: nice 'toy' he've got.. HC upgraded from an Avante to Mercedes) & he sure do know how to pamper himself. *hmm*

later in the evening, went toastmasters with AP, CC, Bev & Leslie with invitation by Daniel. the 4 of us shared a cab to Cheng San CC where the toastmasters session will be held & Leslie to make his way from Chevrons to join us. the session started, it was rather eye-opening for us who are guests for that evening. alot of sharing & presentation were done in the session till after teabreak, there is one segment "table topic" & CC was 'arrowed' by Daniel to go up to speak! *LOL* & of course, after CC... it was my turn to be 'arrowed' by her.

after the toastmasters session, the 5 of us took the MRT to Newton for dinner/supper. we ordered so much food.. stingray, sotong, kang kong, gong gong, la la, crispy chicken, satay & fried oyster with egg! (AJ: hmm.. eat so much sure put on weight again =P) gosh.. really have to watch my diet le else no more value =P

Taiwan or Hong Kong?

nothing much happened at work today. don't know why, just no mood. still, have lots of work to clear on my desk *sighz* have been thinking if i should move on or stay on... *thinking still*

bear bear came to picked me up and we met up with mao & min at chinatown to check on travel package. we are planning to go taiwan or hong kong & asked around the travel agencies. hmm.. again i am thinking if i should join the trip because i guess school is going to reopen soon & i will miss my lessons & worst still, need to rush my assignments by then *argh* how? how? how? in fact, wanted to go japan with AP but bear bear say wait till winter then decide either japan or europe. =/ have not done any booking though.. may be back either on thursday or friday to confirm.

at the same time, i bought crystals for my nails to re-do my nails.. (AJ: the manicurist i went is lousy, i definitely can do a better job) then we were lazy to go else where & had dinner at the foodcourt in B1. anyway, don't know what to eat... had chicken rice & bear bear had yong tau foo (AJ: guys also on diet these days) *LOL*

Drowsy Monday @@

reached office at 0820 hr (AJ: hmm.. improved on my lateness le~) =P well, can be better of course! *LOL* anyway, if i want to be early at work? can~... i will reach at 0700 hr lo else by 0830 hr =x *PSH* well, still sick till today... felt sleepy & drowsy & floating throughout~ also, am quite 'sian' at work lately.. not that i want to be late just that the environment there makes me feel draggy when going work. think today, WP's 'weather' seems stormy... AP & Bev kena from her quite badly & i was outside praying hard her 'lightning' don't hit me or else... SHE'LL GET IT FROM ME! *LOL* (AJ: seems like most of us 'huan tio', WP like 'firing' at most of us except for two or three) hey! wake up your idea lo~ or you will lose us! *humph*

finally, my vocal improved... got some voice to yak *yay* yet abit 'heng' in way because got so many phone calls to answer (AJ: my vocal is back not for the purpose of answering phone calls lo) & lotsa emails to reply whether or not under my purview (AJ: was on MC on Friday, not nice to foward to respective PE so just attend to it) as usual, had brunch.. ate chicken teriyaki spaghetti at rocky master and Bev's boyfriend 'Johnny' was so niceee that he asked about my condition if i am well. *smiles* (AJ: thanks Johnny for your concern!) after lunch, accompanied AP to the doctor (AJ: she was infected by cough too). it was so packed at the clinic, AP was told she have to wait for at least half to one hour... suggested to AP to come back later in the afternoon.

back at work.. skipped lunch & continued with my work. time really flew fast, the next time i looked at the clock, it is already 1600 hr. at last! K.O time! left office at 1815 hr.. went dinner with bear bear & jason. wanted to bring them eat bbq chicken wings.. when i reached then recalled Monday is their off-day & ended up went to Casuarina eat fishhead steamboat (AJ: took photographs but with Jason)... it is operated by authentic hong konger & the fish is fresh with generous serving of soup! (AJ: the soup replenished is not water.. but really the boiled soup whereas other places are diluted) after dinner, had cravings for prata.. yet was told i putting on weight~ *lame* (AJ: prata shop is just beside lo~) & head home.

(insert photo)

Auditioned!

juz done with my audition.. told to await results.. (AJ: hope it's good news so can travel for free!) =D

my audition was at 1500 hrs at China Square Central - Cerebos. met a lady there (AJ: don't know her name la, but think i saw 'Vivian Tan').. we were told to fill up forms & read through short passage. i'm done.. was brought to photo-taking by the staff~ & before leaving the room, this lady said 'that' to me! (AJ: those who knows me, you know what's my pan tang word!) *ARGH* & i was like beginning to feel 'sians' already (AJ: whenever this word is used on me.. & THAT'S IT!) =/ but hopefully.. not this time! *fingers xrossed* well, it has never been me at audition today.

*sighz* the processed of the audition; well.. went audition with my current condition~ cough, flu & voiceless (AJ: went to the doctor again this morning, this time am on heavy medication, think i look puffy, sleepy & floating) =P there were 4 judges (all ladies), they asked if i am working today.. my reply: "oh~ i'm on MC today actually." *LOL* all of them laughed~! ok ok, back to the audition, was told to do a catwalk, self introduction, read passage & answer 2 questions (AJ: why read passage eh? anybody knows the rational? even MSU don't need to read lei..). as i was already quite down, so didn't think through much.. just blah la! hmm.. the whole audition lasted for about 20 minutes (AJ: long eh?) left the place, went to carpark to get my lappy & i'm now at coffee bean blogging actually. =) ordered 'buster's weekly cheesecake" & "pure vanila - small". feel so sleepy now.. waiting for AP & gang to finish CARDINAL to go for dinner. *YaWns* =O

Buster's Weekly Cheesecake + Pure Vanilla

anyway, i've been sick for a week already... this is the third time i visited the doctor. got an MC for today duh~ this time doctor say give me heavier medicine & i'll be okay le. (AJ: never in my life tried so many medicine & see doctor so many times lo~) =P

Still not well.. coughed & vomitted.. *sobz* ='<

well, drank a bottle of the herbs (500 ml) last night when i reached home after dinner.. & drank another bottle this morning. don't know why felt like mind imbalanced... feel like vomitting, sleeping & dying!!! *awwww* continued to do my work.. don't know why suddenly feel like LS-ing.. (AJ: don't know la..!) so went washroom to wait for turn. =P true lo.. LS-ed (AJ: very dark brown, sticky sticky de... till it sticks on the t-bowl tightly & gotta flush big time~ =P) reminds me of Sticky Chewy Chocolate Ice-Cream!!! (AJ: not being disgusting but it is!) after that, went morning tea... ate fishball noodles & hurriedly went back to office... meeting a guy call Christian Chua on 'Workplace Harmony' with Elise & WP. this guy looks abit like Beneddict Goh (AJ: needs improvement la), he talks like a pastor (AJ: his actions la~) overall alright la.. suddenly my cough triggerred, went to washroom & cough like nobody's business & went back to continue with the meeting. well, after a while... the irritating cough visited me again & decided to leave the meeting for good!

back at my seat, rested... again, coughed & coughed non-stop (AJ: this time, the silent killer cough!) & this cough very weird.. soundless!!! (AJ: me so 'ke lian' right?!) this time, cough till chest & neck & face & eyes turn reddish & teared! again, went washroom to cough like nobody's business... vomitted my breakfast out (AJ: really feel like dying~) not sure what triggered this effect.. can it be the chinese herbal drink or? well, made up my mind already.. going to give Patrick my balance packets of herbs.. & NEVER IN MY LIFE FOR TCM!!!!! =X

think i may be 'zou huo ru mo' le @@ (AJ: dizzy & floating mind now)

Coughing Upside-down... left & right! =P

i've tried all means from western medication to nin jiom pei pa koa to eastern medication to bird's nest... seems like my condition still the same lei.

well, the TCM physician said yesterday my voice would come back today after taking his concoction but seems like not much use lei.

anyway, heard from elise & patrick of a new concoction that will help revive my vocal. hence, after listening... decided to try the latest upcoming experiment... chinese herbs!!! *LOL* i've been coughing madly for the whole of today & even now while blogging *COUGH COUGH COUGH* ='<>

went to buy chinese herbs with patrick after lunch. i bought 4 packets & patrick bought 2 packets (AJ: patrick will be having his singing competition this Saturday & me having my audition this Friday). saw the guy putting the respective herbs on each wrapper.. (AJ: so scary lo.. never seen such herbs in my life!... got grasshopper somemore!) saw ah hong (AJ: my fan) at entrance when we came back.. hahaha.. he is cute de lo~

hmm.. going to boil tonight when home.. gotta 'humtam' anything & everything to get my vocal back!!! *sobs* ='< (AJ: anyone wanna try?)

check the photographs out~ =P *yucks*

new experiment; my new dosage

Concoction: boil for half-hr per packet with a bowl of water;
& re-boil for another half-hr with another bowl of water

in the packet: deer pieces, some tree bark, white fungus,
black farney stuffs, grasshoppers & dunno whatever!

(AJ: see the grasshoppers!!!)

HaPpY AnNi!

Tuesday, 1 July 2008

today is our anniversary... bear bear arranged to have dinner at miramar hotel - ikoi japanese restaurant. heard from many people this place serves very nice japanese food & sashimi & most importantly, requires reservation! bear bear reserved a table for 2 at 2000 hr.

the daily ala carte buffet!

entrance of 'Ikoi Japanese Restaurant'

ambience of restaurant

we arrived & went in.. saw many magazine articles & celebrities photographs pasted on the walls behind the cashier (AJ: wanted to take a photograph of it to show, was thinking it may not be nice as it is the cashier *sensitivity issues* la) walked into the restaurant.. wow so many people lo~ & we were brought to our seats. look through the menu... ordered sashimi, chawanmushi, tempura, skewer yakitori & many more... (AJ: check out the photographs~)

i love the saucer.. has a cute puffy fish imprinted on it!

the ala carte buffet menu



wheres my food? *hungry*



finally! food!!! eh.. did i order this?



wow! so much food & somemore on its way! =D

ate till very full... i was still coughing badly (AJ: of course la.. everything & anything also eat mah~) =P took eastern medicine & headed home. *cough* *cough*

TCM 1st time in my life!

went brunch today with AP, CC, E, Jan & Leslie at depot heights... made a new friend name S J Tan (AJ: same family as me) through AP, this guy can really get along well & fast with us lo (AJ: guess it runs in the 'Tan' family?) *LOL* still my voice is lost.. had chicken chop with black pepper sauce to aggravate the condition (AJ: heard of 'yi du gong du'?) hahaha.. =P

anyway, want my voice back really bad... CC & Leslie suggested i should buy 'liang cha' from TCM shop, skarli kena dragged in to consult the chinese physician (AJ: anyway, can't understand the chinese medical terms he used on me) as usual, i talked so much crap with him lo~ hahaha... i was prescribed with some brown mixture & brown tablets which look like mini ovaltine. this visit costs me S$20 (AJ: consulted western doctor on Sunday but co-pay $5) & all in all i have spent $25 (AJ: TCM also not cheap nowadays lo~).

while walking back office, passed by ah yong's bakery.. bought one big blueberry cheese tart & ate on my way back! =P

reached office, took TCM's medication.. the tablet taste awful & so is the mixture. was asked to swallow 20 ml of the mixture... poured into my mouth, got to taste it.. stopped & forced myself to swallow.. ALMOST PUKE! *YUCKS* (AJ: well, afterall.. this is still my first time trying TCM)

don't know why... suddenly feel so sleepy now (AJ: cc say TCM won't make one sleepy lei) *YaWns* want to work yet the stewpig MOL keep throwing me out from the application. already informed Hong Yeh.. still waiting for his call *waiting*

today's dosage: TCM's mixture + brown tablet + Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa + Western doc's cough tablet + anti-phelgm tablet + brands bird's nest + lotsa water = ???

my first time ever - TCM *pukes*
(AJ: don't you think the tablets look like mini ovaltines sweets?)

on my~.. look at how tall the bottle of mixture is! =P