my very first 2009 christmas celebrations!

our 2009 christmas celebrations came reallly really early this year: 11 Dec 2009. and once again, i am tasked arrowed to do wat i am best at... playing games!

and these are the games, absolute FUN! (click to enlarge!) ping me for answers!

~the food spread + our gift exchange!~I *HEART* CHRISTMAS!!!!!

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
~Isaiah (9:6)~

BBQ, monoploy & sequence

SEQUENCE:

a game that created a lot of hoo-har from the start of the retreat! first of all, peter combed the nation to get it at $49.90. apparently it was one of some last 3 sets.

den all of us seemed to fight over the game. and when i finally got to play the game, guess wat, it was a SILENT game, i.e. all of us arent supposed to have 'table talk' nor 'coaching'. arghs.

at the end of the day, it was a pretty exciting game (albeit the silence). a acquired taste kinda feeling. ha. u may consider grabbing of the last 2 game sets in singapore, or alternatively, borrow from me to zap the board, and throw in 2 sets of playing cards. =p

it's bday celebrations again!

once again, we were more interested in food den taking photos of ourselves. checked out the new marche at 313 @ somerset (NOT 313 tau sa pia, zzz.) the food's nothing compared to the very fierce session of XLB we had juz abt 2 weeks ago, but nonetheless good (cos we spent a good deal of time laughing at silly jokes/pple). hah.

and tis my very-"WELLNESS" gift for the monkey. ha.

Tweet Cloud

Tweet Cloud is a service that lets you generate a cool looking cloud of the words your tweets mostly contain.

and this is mine:

i should start talking/tweeting about happy thoughts! life's too short to be emo abt it! LOVE!

waves!

tis is so pretty i've decided to keep it in my blog permanently!

*click to enlarge*

badminton!

for all those who weren't there for our once-in-a-blue-moon badminton game, you are missing out!

well, we had a very fierce match and after many many rounds of fierce competitions, i am proud to announce the winners...!

and here are the scores!
ting misa vs ken ad: 11 - 9
angie jo vs keng huishuang 11 - 9
ting misa vs isaac xuefang 11 - 8
angie jo vs ken ad: 15 - 13
keng huishang vs isaac xuefang: 11 - 8

new extended family

yea, tis is my all-of-a-sudden new extended family, consists of all cousins and a teeny weeny portion of ahem, nieces. =(

random thoughts of a deluded gymmy

• weights should remain on the bells, not on me.
• white tops are no no if u aint that slim.
• classes should be named after food, e.g. christmas goodies. corresponding to the no. of calories they burn. ha, and...
• if i can't decrease my waist size, i shall increase my boobs and butt size.

i need to do myself justice

what your desk says about you...

1) Post-It Notes
If these reminders are in a prime position, like the bottom of your computer screen, they show you’re efficient and keep the projects that are pending close to you so you can deal with them quickly.

2) Cookies & Candy
A well-placed jar of snacks shows that you’re sociable and welcome colleagues stopping by your desk.

3) Greenery
Healthy plants indicate that you’re a conscientious and dedicated worker. Dead plants? You’re overwhelmed by work or…. you just have black thumbs!

4) Awards
Well-mounted certificates and awards mean you want everyone to acknowledge your achievements. Those kept in a personal space serve more as a daily self-esteem booster.

5) Cards, Photos & Soft Toys
If openly displayed, you’re a sociable and well-liked individual. A private ‘stash’ is a reminder of your support system at work.

6) Quirky Stuff
Anything unexpected and different, like original artwork or vintage postcards, shows that you’re creative and an independent worker.

7) Books
Good fiction or language books signal intelligence and the desire to learn.

birthday celebration #7

my unpredictable sis gave me a birthday present. it looks like this. it is 7cm by 4cm by 2cm. it looks like... a sample soap from clinique wrapped with the free robinson's christmas wrapper.

tis is wat's inside. 海绵宝宝! guess wat it is~!!!!!!

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a THUMBDRIVE! muz take out the pants to use! hahaha!

thanks SIS!
p.s. pls take care of my farm/cafe/restaurant/barn/mafia/fish, etc etc when i am away!

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dinner with mommy and daddy! got CRAB!

and hence, i am also turning into a CRAB!
(if u havent notice, tis the only cake with the accurate age, arghs. STOP COUNTING!)

a BOOMz ballOOn!

another surprise! that came together with the flowers.. for a moment i was confused. THANKS SIEW & SX! LUVYA LOADS!
(alright, and thanks to spiritual limlim who can discern when i receive the balloon for providing the address too)

SURPRISE!

FROWERS! i heart frowers! yay!

and I HEART MY HUSBAND too!

birthday celebration #6

FINALLY, my actual birthday DAY. i am getting exhausted. tis my 4th cake!

~the traditional 12mn bday cake cutting~

birthday celebration #5

a nice heartwarming bday lunch treat from my colleagues! no pics (except for a not-very-nice but healthy TOMATO soup), simply cos lunch time is always a rush and we have to be back in office on time, else we will kenna counselling! hahah.
but i got a pressie from anqila! my fav MNG inside! whoowhee~!
thanks for the treat peeps! make my office a happier place to work in!

birthday celebration #3

birthday lunch at a high tea timing on sunday with YZ zone. sharon wan actually came all the way from bt batok to say happy birthday to me and left within 10 minutes to go back to take care of her grandparents. *touched*

oh and the uncle working in shokudo was so kind to provide 6 sets of forks and plates for a less than 10cm by 5cm cake. *even more touched* he muz have felt sorry for us having to share the cake. haha!

always glad to be around happy pple! =)

birthday celebration #4

i am so getting fat. =(

tis time FIERCE. crystal jade steamboat BUFFET with FREE FLOW of XLB! die die.

~the VERY messy order form, with our food~
(do not attempt to enlarge pic, it's not for the faint hearted...)

~the company, looking as green as the background~

(of cos i opted out of pictures. i might look distorted.)

7 of us... we conquered 16 baskets of XLB and 21 bowls of tao hway. we are good.

birthday celebration #2

the guys baked me a CAKE! woah! together with my shopping card and an extremely huge bday card too. these ppl are into making big things. haha. luvya!

well, i shall get ad to send me more pics. =(

birthday celebration #1

with cindy koo and siti haron. and the absentee miss CL. due to unforeseen circumstances, i shall only post up pics of the attendees (excluding myself), and the food of cos. ha.

and whenever 2 or 3 girls get together, it's always desserts! sweet stuffs for sweet girls like us! yay!
thank you gals, for remembering my bday after sooo sooo long. =) sigh, i guess that's juz abt the only good thing that happened with global was that i got to know great friends like you!

happy wedding kevin and jean!

neva quite like weddings for the simple fact that we gonna wait till 8ish till our food is served. so ended up camwhoring of nearly every single thing in sight. and for me, i can only rely on my not-so-good camera phone (while waiting earnestly for my DSLR to arrive, heh).
oh well, i muz say the food is worth the wait. especially if i have 4 other cousins at the same table under the age of 10. wahahaha. so i eat more!
me and my attempt to look awake with some fake eyelashes. boy, they are heavy.

juice 11th anniversary

@ zOuk. are u going?

pinkOO

still my fav color... together in electric pink... lalala~!

cOOkies!

baked specially by CAT to brighten up my crazy day at work! more pls meOw!

a true-ly relaxing weekend...

and it's FREE! *yay!*

Word of the Year 2009, and many more...

unfriend – verb – To remove someone as a ‘friend’ on a social networking site such as Facebook.
e.g: “I decided to unfriend my roommate on Facebook after we had a fight.”

Wondering what other new words were considered for the New Oxford American Dictionary 2009 Word of the Year? Check out the list below.

Technology
hashtag – a # [hash] sign added to a word or phrase that enables Twitter users to search for tweets (postings on the Twitter site) that contain similarly tagged items and view thematic sets
intexticated – distracted because texting on a cellphone while driving a vehicle
netbook – a small, very portable laptop computer with limited memory
paywall – a way of blocking access to a part of a website which is only available to paying subscribers
sexting – the sending of sexually explicit texts and pictures by cellphone

Economy
freemium – a business model in which some basic services are provided for free, with the aim of enticing users to pay for additional, premium features or content
funemployed – taking advantage of one’s newly unemployed status to have fun or pursue other interests
zombie bank – a financial institution whose liabilities are greater than its assets, but which continues to operate because of government support

Politics and Current Affairs
Ardi – (Ardipithecus ramidus) oldest known hominid, discovered in Ethiopia during the 1990s and announced to the public in 2009
birther – a conspiracy theorist who challenges President Obama’s birth certificate
choice mom – a person who chooses to be a single mother
death panel – a theoretical body that determines which patients deserve to live, when care is rationed
teabagger – a person, who protests President Obama’s tax policies and stimulus package, often through local demonstrations known as “Tea Party” protests (in allusion to the Boston Tea Party of 1773)

Environment
brown state – a US state that does not have strict environmental regulations
green state – a US state that has strict environmental regulations
ecotown – a town built and run on eco-friendly principles

Novelty Words
deleb – a dead celebrity
tramp stamp – a tattoo on the lower back, usually on a woman

BAD parking skills!

TSK TSK TSK!

a quiet monday evening...

dinner @ yoshinoya... cosy, and erm i would call it affordable, for some cheap good japanese food.

distracted by bling blings

as always...

A Christmas Carol!

Watch Jim Carrey as he plays FOUR CHARACTERS in this movie:
Scrooge, Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come!

Disney’s A Christmas Carol, the classic Dickens’ tale, is re-envisioned by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis in a groundbreaking 3-D motion picture event starring JIM CARREY, GARY OLDMAN, BOB HOSKINS and ROBIN WRIGHT PENN.

Ebenezer Scrooge (JIM CARREY) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (GARY OLDMAN) and his cheery nephew (COLIN FIRTH). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” OPENS IN SINGAPORE CINEMAS 19 November 2009!

everything muz blog entry..

Am sitting in perper waiting for the Hubby to appear after his never ending appt. And it doesn't help dat my TP has no batt! Or rather i chose not to bring batt home. =s

Finally disciplined myself to go to e gym. Muz make my money worth it! And combat's juz e solution for a bad day at work, esp with weird and kancheong spiders colleagues.

Anyhow, i'm looking forward to 25 nov, den dec! My bimbotic alter ego is thinking of silver and blue nails! Ha.

Ok enuff said. The Hubby is back! Laters!

Sent from my Strawberry Wireless Handheld. Ha!

One in 10 men...

...often completes an SMS to another male with a kiss... WHAT IS THIS?!?!

MEN have become so openly affectionate with each other using mobile technology they've taken to signing off text messages to male friends with a kiss (x), giving rise to a new generation dubbed 'Metrotextuals'.

New research from mobile phone firm T-Mobile reveals nearly a quarter of men (22%) regularly include a kiss on texts to their male mates, T-Mobile said in an emailed statement.

'Metrotextuality' is most widespread among 18-24 year old males with 75% regularly sealing texts with a kiss and 48% admitting that the practice has become commonplace amongst their group of friends.

Nearly a quarter of this age group (23%) even appreciate an 'x' in a text exchange from people that aren't close friends.

But it's not just younger men that have become Metrotextuals - one in 10 men over 55 often completes a text to another male with a kiss, according to the poll.

The research also revealed there's a certain etiquette within metrotextuality. A lower case 'x' is the preferred sign-off for most (52%) compared to 17% for a bolder upper case (X), with one in three sharing the love in a big way with multiple lower case kisses (xxx). -- REUTERS

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glad signing off! xXxXx... Muacks... xOxO...

nuffnang ap awards!

click on "I LIKE IT!"

THIS indeed is "My Favourite Canon Moment!"
(taken with my favorite brand of cameras: Canon!)

purple purple

the in color of the season... honestly, doesnt really suit me though. =(

manicurist chose the toenail color, i asked for a darker shade of purple as compared to the fingernails. got meh??? zzz.

a day in a life of...

a twangster.

subaru WRX challenge!

whoo! introducing contestant #11! yours truly! i am also part of the Subaru WRX Challenge 2009!

( although i was there only long enough for me to take a pic, say, 3 secs?)

hallOween 2009!

i am gladys the TEENAGE witch! wahahaha!

hallOween preview

my kids sure have creativity!

i am SO going to swensen's.

yes, despite the fact that i've told myself not to go swensen's anymore (due to the past unhappy service/food experience), i reckon they might change for the better yea?

and it turned out that the food was good! 30% off during lunch time! my set below (consisting of my fav aglio olio, soup-OTD, and the banana split icecream) cost only $9!

disclaimer: this kind of lunch can only happen once in a blue moon, there are EYES watching in the office u noe!

happy food makes happy people!

kushinbo is BOOMZ!

ladies night on wednesdays, ladies eat at $29.90+++. never did they know that we aint a bunch of ordinary ladies. sure is making a loss tonight! *burp*oh well, i need 2 shed some carbs within the next 2 weeks though, according to aries. boohoo. =(

can't stop having nightmares...

i aint usually that critical, but when i see stuffs/things/people who are exceptionally out of this world (on the negative side of cos), i cant help but be a lil mean and have a good laugh over it.

and today happened to be one of the days i was more than a lil mean... so i tailed this out-of-this-world-scare-you-to-death-dress-sense, and i even took a photo.. oops.
the best thing is, the boyfriend has these words on his shirt "Can't Stop Thinking Of You". *faint* =S

yummylicious!

paddle pop, whoo! paddle pop, ah! lalalalalala~~! food after CG is definitely a must!

on a side note, these are the kids having fun at BEST while i attend S2. zzz. *hungry*

BETA

If you've been playing many (new) games in facebook, you would have notice this word, BETA.

The term "beta" refers to a piece of software or web application that's still being developed. Expect problems with betas and you won't be surprised, but enjoy the thrill of being among the first to use a new bit of software. If you don't like those kinds of thrills wait until the software is "out of" beta.

Well, once again, i've unsuccessfully tried to smoke mmt into believing that i am miss know-it-all. i said beta is the 2nd version, as in alpha, beta, etc... so the third version is... charlie? haha!

i can do pretty well in trying to smoke pple! dun be deceived! whahaha!

what matters to you matters to me. =)

running running!

flash MOB!

this is soooo fun! really cheers up your otherwise boring work day! wish they have such stuffs at expo too! (or wish i'll be working at raffles place too?)

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妳想要的　我卻不能夠給妳我全部
我能給的　卻又不是妳想要擁有的
我們不適合　也不想認輸　好幾次我們抱著彼此都是想要哭

妳常解釋　這樣的一切都只是開始
我覺得是　所有的一切早就已結束
不想再約束　不要再痛苦　下一次會有更好的情路

Are You a Facebook Addict?

Are You a Facebook Addict?

1. You lose sleep over Facebook. When using Facebook becomes a compulsion and you spend entire nights logged on to the site, causing you to become tired the next day.
2. You spend more than an hour a day on Facebook. It is difficult to define how much is too much when it comes to Facebook usage, but that an average person need only spend half an hour on the site.
3. You become obsessed with old loves or exes you reconnect with on Facebook.
4. You ignore work in favor of Facebook. This means you do not do your job in order to sneak time on Facebook.
5. The thought of getting off Facebook leaves you in cold sweat. If you try going a day without Facebook and it causes you stress and anxiety, this means you need help.

wOrk on a saturday...

for the longest time, i've not been waking up early on saturdays, not to mention w.o.r.k.

tis saturday though, i need to be in the office by EIGHT AM IN THE MORNING.

oh God, pls prepare my heart, body, mind and soul for this... =s

if can, pls also prepare mcDonald's big breakfast (coupled with hot tea!) to drop from the sky too. (i hope my taiwanese boss can read my mind). hahaha...

i *heart* pwetty nails!

more of my pampering sessions! yay!

the one on the right hand side are MY fingers. the one on the left which looked like they belong to a cow, well belongs to a particular friend, whom i still refer to as ''miss cow''. haha!and my toes juz turned from dark maroon to light maroonish-red. should have gotten it done black too! sigh.