this whole week went past in a flash. or rather, i was so preoccupied with one thing that i kinda neglected everything else. i had a seminar presentation to a crowd of about 15 on saturday. kind of like mini public speaking for me. i was preparing for it the whole week, nervously and getting cold feet. I got so scared that i wanted to give it up totally. then boss told me that if i don't take up the challenge and stand up for it, i never will. so yea, i just went ahead. thankfully, everything went quite smoothly. and i got quite positive feedback! haha.. phew!

and one saturday is gone just like that. i was so nervous before the presentation, the night before i couldn't sleep and before the presentation, couldn't really eat so imagine my relief after the presentation. I was so hungry and at the same time tired. I wanted to cook but was quite tired. so end up, we ate at the coffeeshop downstairs my house. so tired i slept before 10!

had another peaceful sunday, relaxed and all. i love sundays like this. morning go church, eat my favourite katong laksa. seriously, katong laksa is the best. never settle for anything other than katong laksa. then came home and took a nap. haha, i am such a sleepy head. i love sleeping! i love my bed. sadness, next year have to buy new bed. a bigger bed already.

then cooked dinner. macroni dry. nice attempt. next time perfect it. =)

17 more days to krabi... cannot wait!

I probably mentioned this already but here it is again. Counting down to Krabi! each day passes by very slowly. And in between from now till then, i have a huge presentation and two roadshows. That is one break i totally deserved yea? Haha!

before i go for that trip, i need to do three things. i hope i have the time to do them:
1. Go do pedicure
2. Go facial
3. Cut hair

And after that, i will be ready to go for my trip. I am hoping that after i come back on the 18th Aug, can plan a long weekend trip somewhere. because 20th happens to be public holiday and 21st is yours truly's birthday. =) but budget is one. and i scared we might end up even more tired if we travelled that much, especially back to back.

I feel quite crushed in spirit recently. never felt such huge setback. how do i ever resolve this? 
 

i want to go on holidays! i want to buy shoes! i want to buy bags! i want to buy clothes! i want to get out!!!!

ok, this shouldn't sound as desperate. because i will be going krabi in one months time. and i am counting down. every day and every hour and second. it is just that, i am planning a trip in January. i want to go somewhere in jan with the boy, but i have no idea exactly where to go. don't wanna spend that much also because the wedding is next year.

and speaking of the wedding. argghh... bottle neck yet again. i would love planning any wedding but my own! nothing seems to be going my way. i don't know what kind of arrangement would be the best! this is so frustrating. i need someone to sit me through and reassure me, and confirm with me, debate with me on the pros and cons. seems like everyone is too busy with their lives at this point of time.

=(

I had one of the loveliest date today. It makes up for the fact that i stayed in office till 2 plus on a saturday. yesterday was really bad though.

I was in a pretty cranky mood cos i need to go back on a saturday for the meeting. And the worse was that i thought i could leave by 12 max? and end up, we had to buy lunch and dine in and continue our discussion until 2. i was so fed up, and i started shooting anything and anyone that got in my way. I could still get away with it now in office, cos i am the youngest. but seriously, i did feel very bad after i left. And when my mood became good after shopping with my boy, i thought back about my attitude in office and felt a bit bad.

but retail therapy is always the best! we both bought bottoms, not really matching but i wanted it to. then i went watsons. watsons is one place i can stay and shop. just like candy shop. And then i had a good time cooking together with the boy. i always have a bad habit, like i will crave for some stuff after watching people eat it on tv. i watched a jap show recently and they grilled a fish. i thought it looked yummy so i told the boy i want too! and my favourite asparagus wrapped with bacon. and our first attempt at wine wine clams. it was yummy! just that we used alot of white wine, the taste was abit strong. the boy said outside one most likely dilute it. maybe that is what i should do. quite wasteful to pour in one whole bottle of white wine.

anyway, today was just a usual sunday. we went to church. and then we went to watch spiderman. hmm, just like any super hero movie. not impressed. just that since it is the must watch movie, so we go watch it lo. and then, in order to take a "nature" related picture, we walked from parkway to east coast park to have my long awaited sushi tei. i have been craving for it whole week. a lazy afternoon, eating sushi and enjoying my paperpot (nabe) and then after we bought a dark mocha frap, we took a slow stroll back to parkway to take bus home.

i look forward to taking more long walks with you. =) =)

it is amazing how much stronger i grow when there are weakness around me. when everyone around me is fine and doing well, i tend to be reliant clingy. however, when someone shows signs of weakness, or verge of breaking down, i emerge and try my very best to be their supporter, to go the extra mile to make them feel better.

i would like to think that my batteries are used for this purpose. people around me give me the strength during normal days. and i am always charged up. when they are in need, i give them the energy and that extra burst of encouragement and love, whatever they need.

we are all indeed build very differently. no one is superman. and no one can always and perpetually be happy, taking the stress and burden of life. everyone needs solace and a place they can just curl up and whine. even superman. and i will be that ordinary person to be there. always. because my strength comes from everyone around me.

I had the most lovely time with my friends today. Lovely place, food was alright. I think it should be nice, just that i didn't have alot of appetite today. So i ended up eating very little. But the company was great. This is my family and as chin calls it, friends are our chosen family. and i am so glad i have my girls.

We were at this restaurant call Cornerstone, located at Bishan Park. It is a pity they don't serve brunch. this place is such a nice place to have brunch. so suitable.

Next on the list will be my birthday celebration. But before there, it is Krabi! i am so looking forward to it!

And these people are my family-- half sisters. The closest thing i get as sisters. I love you girls