sometimes i suspect the existence of a blog is for me to rant and complain.
and i am so going to do so now.
not anything BIG or unhappy, but i am just pretty upset! and since I can't use my "creative language" now, blogging it seems like the next better option.
well, the story goes like this:
I had to pick up 2 registered mails today at the post office during lunch time. Because of these 2 fateful mails, it kinda resulted in a chain of not-so-pleasant events. First of all, I had to passed by the shop that screams "SALE"!!. Seems like a happy news EXCEPT that yours truely bought a blouse there recently for $80 bucks and its now under the 30%-off rack. But, its OKAY... sometimes you never know.
Then i thought about my dirty powder puff. Hmmm, its time to change. Walked straight into Watsons and came out with a new case of pressed powder and a new bottle of anti-aging cream-that comes with another bottle of shower cream FREE! In the end, I did not buy the new powder puff....Well, at least the new pressed powder has a pretty casing and it makes my day looking at it.
Remembering my "task", I make my way to the Post Office and was greeted by a long Q... Yucks, I hate Qs.
Finally, its my turn. I collected the mail excitedly and walked back to the office.
I passed by the salon and think to myself, "Hmmmm...its Friday...the day for little treats and maybe I should have a nice hairwash". It could be a good perk-me-up for lazy afternoon.
In the end, it turned out to be a major disappointment! Either the guy is very new or he is not working hard !
The washing was horrible and he didn't scrub hard enough. When it was time to blow dry, the work was so half-f*** ! I wasted 30 mins sitting there and came out looking the same.
ARGH!
That hair-wash just topped the list and made me really upset...
Oh and I forgot to add in what was the big hoo-ha about that registered mail.
Its from some insurance company informing me that they are changing my portfolio to another agent. and Guess what, I do not have any existing plans with them. They forgot to delete my records after that ONCE-OFF travel insurance. -_-!
BUT, its OKAY... that was like..... 2 hrs ago and in betweeb blogging and working, I have already forgot about the whole thing and is now looking forward to 5.06pm!
YAY! its the weekend again!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Have a lil Faith
I finished reading this book sometime back but have not had the chance to really write about it
My first Mitch Albom was roughly 5-6 years back and it was The 5 people you meet in Heaven.
Subsequently I read his Tuesdays with Morrie.
Although these two books were considered Border's Bestsellers, i did not really enjoy the book then.
6 years later, I happened to pick up his book again. And this time, I am awed by it.
Maybe its me. Afterall, I was just 22-23 years then.
And so, with a new found perspective, a better understanding and a different attitude towards life, HALF (have a little faith) is a page turner for me.
It talks about the lives and faith of 2 different men, yet it is everyone's story.
One particular line I really like from the book...it goes like this, " What profits a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?"
Something worth thinking about......right? wrong? haha....
My first Mitch Albom was roughly 5-6 years back and it was The 5 people you meet in Heaven.
Subsequently I read his Tuesdays with Morrie.
Although these two books were considered Border's Bestsellers, i did not really enjoy the book then.
6 years later, I happened to pick up his book again. And this time, I am awed by it.
Maybe its me. Afterall, I was just 22-23 years then.
And so, with a new found perspective, a better understanding and a different attitude towards life, HALF (have a little faith) is a page turner for me.
It talks about the lives and faith of 2 different men, yet it is everyone's story.
One particular line I really like from the book...it goes like this, " What profits a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?"
Something worth thinking about......right? wrong? haha....
Lent
the Period of Lent started 2 days ago, on 17th Feb 2010. It will last for 40 days and end off during the Easter period.
As a catholic-to-be, i decided to practice fasting during this period as well.
the fasting (in the christian faith) need not be meals. it can refer to abstinence from (vices) activities such as smoking, drinking etc etc.
It's a way to remind ourselves that its Lent during this period and that we can overcome our "vices" through prayer and strength.
As such, I have decided to abstain from taking in meat (unless very necessary and shall be on small quantities) and scolding vulgarities during these 40 days.
I am not up to that level to abstain from my viceroys and beers yet. don't worry. :P
As a catholic-to-be, i decided to practice fasting during this period as well.
the fasting (in the christian faith) need not be meals. it can refer to abstinence from (vices) activities such as smoking, drinking etc etc.
It's a way to remind ourselves that its Lent during this period and that we can overcome our "vices" through prayer and strength.
As such, I have decided to abstain from taking in meat (unless very necessary and shall be on small quantities) and scolding vulgarities during these 40 days.
I am not up to that level to abstain from my viceroys and beers yet. don't worry. :P
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
and so it shall be....
Linda Bernadette Ong/
My baptism name..finally it's decided and declared.
There were few names I thought about.
Faith,Constance,Hilda,Genevieve...admist a few others..
and finally, I took up Bernadette. In fact, this was the first name I thought of.
This name is taken after Saint Bernadette. Usually, we try to take after the names of the saints so that when praying, we can ask for intercession.
For more info on St Bernadette, here's the link:http://www.biographyonline.net/spiritual/bernadette-soubirious.html.
cause I am lazy to type out.hahaha!.. and Oh! Thanks to my buddies for those great name suggestions! *LindaWati, Linda Constipation, Linda L*****, LLO, OLL, LOL!..."
-_-!!!
My baptism name..finally it's decided and declared.
There were few names I thought about.
Faith,Constance,Hilda,Genevieve...admist a few others..
and finally, I took up Bernadette. In fact, this was the first name I thought of.
This name is taken after Saint Bernadette. Usually, we try to take after the names of the saints so that when praying, we can ask for intercession.
For more info on St Bernadette, here's the link:http://www.biographyonline.net/spiritual/bernadette-soubirious.html.
cause I am lazy to type out.hahaha!.. and Oh! Thanks to my buddies for those great name suggestions! *LindaWati, Linda Constipation, Linda L*****, LLO, OLL, LOL!..."
-_-!!!
Monday, February 8, 2010
crashed
Our notebook crashed. it is now in ICU ward and God knows if it can be revived back to life.
Please don't give up on me ... all my beautiful memories captured inside.
my holiday photos, wedding photos and lotsa whatnots.
lesson learnt: sometimes kiasu-ism is a good thing. should have back up those memories. or at least blog about it..
Please don't give up on me ... all my beautiful memories captured inside.
my holiday photos, wedding photos and lotsa whatnots.
lesson learnt: sometimes kiasu-ism is a good thing. should have back up those memories. or at least blog about it..
Monday, January 4, 2010
Hello 2010!
Hello 2010! I have been waiting for you! WELCOME!! *pop pop pop!!!*
This new year, I hope to:
Work and Personal Development:
- achieve more in work. engage more clients, learn more on TA, and live each working day fulfiling.
- learn a new hobby: lindyhop or some other dance
- read more books
- do more self-reflection
Religion:
- attend RCIA regularly
- attend mass and pray faithfully
- take up bible classes
- buy a 365 day bible and read it every night
Health:
- cut down on drinks and ciggs
- run more and train a better record for 10km
- may go back hot yoga
- eat better, low carb diet
Beauty:
- go for facials regularly
- DIY facial and hair mask twice a week
- Body scrub once a week
- moisturize every night
- second half of the year, i am planning to start my anti-aging range of skincare routine. must start preparing for Big 3!
Home Care:
- do mass cleaning fortnightly
- do more home-cooked dinners
People:
- you know what i am going to say
Society:
- still waiting for my volunteer tuition
- be more eco-friendly
hahhahaa... i type real lots..don't know if I will be disciplined enough to stick to all these, but its still nice to reflect on some goals for the new year and planning my daily life towards these goals.
:P
This new year, I hope to:
Work and Personal Development:
- achieve more in work. engage more clients, learn more on TA, and live each working day fulfiling.
- learn a new hobby: lindyhop or some other dance
- read more books
- do more self-reflection
Religion:
- attend RCIA regularly
- attend mass and pray faithfully
- take up bible classes
- buy a 365 day bible and read it every night
Health:
- cut down on drinks and ciggs
- run more and train a better record for 10km
- may go back hot yoga
- eat better, low carb diet
Beauty:
- go for facials regularly
- DIY facial and hair mask twice a week
- Body scrub once a week
- moisturize every night
- second half of the year, i am planning to start my anti-aging range of skincare routine. must start preparing for Big 3!
Home Care:
- do mass cleaning fortnightly
- do more home-cooked dinners
People:
- you know what i am going to say
Society:
- still waiting for my volunteer tuition
- be more eco-friendly
hahhahaa... i type real lots..don't know if I will be disciplined enough to stick to all these, but its still nice to reflect on some goals for the new year and planning my daily life towards these goals.
:P
Goodbye 2009!
Though today is not the first day of New Year, its the first working / back-to-school day. Hence, I finally had the chance to pen down my first words in my 2010 diary.
oh but wait...before i do that, i glanced through my 2009 planner cum diary. it's always nice to remiensce a little.
flashback to a year ago:
I did exercise quite a bit in 2009. hip-hop dance classes, hot yoga, jogging, gym memberships. hmmm...i like!
But, I also drank quite a lot. Those K garden nights, after work drinks at Boat Quay and the drinking sessions with Audrey at Overeasy and Club Street. But I must say it was really in the name of good FUN!
I also kinda find my direction in work..Thank God for everything. Talk about light at the end of the tunnel. Finally, I see some light. Shall continue to work hard in 2010!
2009 was also a year of short trips..and the most beach vacations! ooh-la-la!!
Feb was a crazy Bangkok getaway with the K garden gang..so you can imagine the partying and fun we had!
And then came April ...and oooh...We Love Bali! went with my dearest pple.. the 4 days flew by real fast..and each day was like Paradise.
Had a short trip in Aug @ Batam with Greg and his branch.. Oh ..alcohol..beer...beach...the best combi!
Late Nov was Krabi and Bangkok with Greg..and three letters to summarise: FAB!!!!
We went overdraft on beach and island hopping and tadah, came back with a nice tan!
The snorkelling and seafood in Krabi was awesome. The parties and shopping in Bangkok was fantastic. I simply love Thailand!
To close off the year, a few of my dearest pple end up in Bintan! This trip was a pretty relaxing and chill out trip... i enjoyed the drinking and the chatting thru out the night with all my dearest pple.
Time really flies. Every day, every month, every year seems to pass by so fast that there's not enough time to spent. True enough, as i reflect back on the past year, i realise that i did not spent enough time on family. I should have also invested more into personal development and career.
I hope to bring all these into the new year and each year will be a better year that the last.
oh but wait...before i do that, i glanced through my 2009 planner cum diary. it's always nice to remiensce a little.
flashback to a year ago:
I did exercise quite a bit in 2009. hip-hop dance classes, hot yoga, jogging, gym memberships. hmmm...i like!
But, I also drank quite a lot. Those K garden nights, after work drinks at Boat Quay and the drinking sessions with Audrey at Overeasy and Club Street. But I must say it was really in the name of good FUN!
I also kinda find my direction in work..Thank God for everything. Talk about light at the end of the tunnel. Finally, I see some light. Shall continue to work hard in 2010!
2009 was also a year of short trips..and the most beach vacations! ooh-la-la!!
Feb was a crazy Bangkok getaway with the K garden gang..so you can imagine the partying and fun we had!
And then came April ...and oooh...We Love Bali! went with my dearest pple.. the 4 days flew by real fast..and each day was like Paradise.
Had a short trip in Aug @ Batam with Greg and his branch.. Oh ..alcohol..beer...beach...the best combi!
Late Nov was Krabi and Bangkok with Greg..and three letters to summarise: FAB!!!!
We went overdraft on beach and island hopping and tadah, came back with a nice tan!
The snorkelling and seafood in Krabi was awesome. The parties and shopping in Bangkok was fantastic. I simply love Thailand!
To close off the year, a few of my dearest pple end up in Bintan! This trip was a pretty relaxing and chill out trip... i enjoyed the drinking and the chatting thru out the night with all my dearest pple.
Time really flies. Every day, every month, every year seems to pass by so fast that there's not enough time to spent. True enough, as i reflect back on the past year, i realise that i did not spent enough time on family. I should have also invested more into personal development and career.
I hope to bring all these into the new year and each year will be a better year that the last.
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