Sanctity

The incessant thumping of the machine,
accompanied by mellifluous pop music in the background.

With everyone on their guards and concentration never intermittent,
carelessness is intolerated and meticulous work highly in demand.

Where blue and the green are immiscible;
blue stands for sterility and green stands for contamination.

The solemnity of the place, never violated and promises conditioned with laws unbreached.

I do not desire to be a nurse or the doctor but the operating theatre intrigues me to be inquisitve.

"Shaxubumi"!

Yea, my long time CO friend got back from London last sunday:)

It was great to meet her and my other ex-co friends at Waraku, the place we had dinner before she left.
She gave me tea leaves in exquisite petite tins while i bought her like 5 chicken rice mix for her to bring back! LOL..
So London produces tea leaves...well, she says tea drinking is part of their culture.:)
One of us who happened to transit thru Japan bought us Shiroi, White lovers if u translate in Mandarin. this is the first time i have tasted it and was nonetheless impressed by the taste. Its no wonder why the confectionery is so famous.

Anyways, our topic for dinner was travel mates.
we were discussing abt our overseas trips with friends and schmates during the past year...
A: there was this person i really wanted to give him a return ticket back!
So,
Conclusion: Choose travel mates wisely!
How to choose: you must have a leader; at least someone who is serious in the mid of fun. People who are enthu and keep the spirits up. Fun loving ppl who dares to try new things out. People who play and play like there's no end. People with common interests pertaining to sight-seeing. People who are physically fit so they will brave storms and rain with you!

In lieu with our 14-18 Sep genting/malacca trip '09.
P.S. i haven't apporached him yet!
*keep fingers crossed*

Expectations.

When expectations falls short, people are disappointed...

What do you expect from a friend or from a relationship?

i used to have a very good friend and cause both of us "loved" each other too much, we have high expectations of each other's commitment to the friendship.
As it progresses, we fought over the simplest things and we always thought the other party would understand and give in...

On another viewpoint, how about in unrequited realtionships?
The person who person who tried his/her best in contributing to the relationship may expect the same from the other party and when things are not so straightforward, he/she treats himself as being neglected.

Its tough to balance things lest to say relationships. Just do not measure what you give and you will be surprised by the rewards:)

For her.

This is truly from the bottom of my heart.
Thought meeting up with her alone after such a long hiatus will be awkward...
but to my utter surprise, i felt the same-just like when we started out with our friendship.:)

i guess the key is: to be natural, to be frank and be comfortable with yourself and at ease with the other party.

Must promise to see each other at least once in 3 months ok!
And you better feed my mailbox sooooon!

What will u do if its doomsday?

i'm sure many ppl will say live it to the fullest...
this question was asked by my colleague.

my ans: i want to stay at home.
the others: stay at home and do what
me: stay at home and keep my family company or stay nearby to spend quality time with ppl for the last day.
this colleague: i thought u want to find a man and do * !
Me: huh?! why would i want to do that? LOL.
another colleague: what if ur family memebers does not want to spend it with you?
Me: i still want to saty at home! (thinking of PO)

this other colleague (whose child is born last year on the same date as me!): i will want to hug my child till it happens.
Me: what about your husband?
this other colleague: who cares about him...

So what's the conclusion?
we care about our family members and the love of a mum is too nobel to be describable.

From CO to Facebook.

i don't know what to blog!
haha, just want to tell u guys that i'm still alive.

Nvr tht i'll be into facebook but i log in almost everyday, just to maintain the restaurant. lol. think i'm like an idiot in the game...we discuss how to maximise our workers after CO.

told my CO teacher i'm going for a break but i'm most likely gg to quit...
guess how many years i've been in CO?
since i was sec 3, so its coming to 5 years alr.
i want a clean break but my friends encourage me to cont'd to practise, i told them not for this year, yet i'm afraid that after this year i'll be too old to catch up.
Age is catching up on me...i shld just stop wasting time.

i gave up my baking, my part time job, my crafts... for my CO. it was definitely a hard choice to make. i know my friends don't blame me, but i feel obliged to apologise, cos without me i know the team won't be the same anymore...
i don't want to leave but i'm stuck in between too many things.
Tbis july, on my cousin's wedding dinner will be my last performance for the year, or is it?

A friend asked:" so what do u like most abt being in CO?"
i joined CO cos i wanted a chance to perform but subsequently it was cos of my friends which became the reason why i turned up frequently for practise.
i will always rmb my love to be on the stage:)

09/06/2009

Posted on 13/6/08:
我们约定好明年的六月九号， 七点正在克拉玛头。
希望到时我们能履行承诺。

已经一年．今年我们并没有兑现诺言．
是一切出乎预料，　还是缘分－上天的安排?

有点困扰…

Graduation!

The moment we have awaited 3 years in SP.
not excited about the glam on stage, but more about seeing my friends wearing the graduation robe together with me and seeing their parents:)
thanks to Ruth, hui zhen and nicole can be with me besides my brother and mum on this important day!
was caught by people, handshakes, cameras and more cameras after the ceremony.

Wishing all the undergraduates all the best in their study.^^

shall quote from the student speaker:
learning never ends after you graduate, you are uneducated the day you graduate and stop learning.

see, i pay attention:)


My mum and bro


Nic on my right and Zhen on my left
(holding the Royce chocs with an espirit notebook they gave me.)


My boss on my right and my school director on my left
(Dr AE got him to take a photo tgt)

Disappointment.:(

i'm late for co, wells:(

this was what happened last sat:

i told my sis i'm not gg for sun prac anymore, at least for a yr.
she was startled and said :" how come?! i want to talk to you..."

i told my sis's sis that i was not gg for calli lessons for one year.
she had the same reaction.

sighs, not for money, not for fame, i jus want to enjoy the weekly pleasures in my life. i jus want myself to rmb that i'm not a money slave...
sighs, if i had a choice now.

had lunch with Dr AE aft work and he asked me which workplace i prefer- what a political qn. some of his questions hard to ans; requires gd phrasing and beat around to bush, guess i really need to learn the way he answers.
and i told him i won't work on sun if not for the quota that i have to meet.
then he probed, "what abt the money?" my ans was i would rather do what i want.
its not that i don't like my retail place but its just cruel to deprive me of my interests.
he likes what he does too much not to be a workaholic. lol.

(side track: he is the cover person on Prime magazine (may to june), if u are interested to find out who my employer is.)

if they don't clash, i wouldn't have to grumble.
sry for super disorganised thoughts.
need to rush for co.
and i need to print my quota book, been delaying it cos i'm afraid to see the requirements i have to hit:(

New additions:)

Life is plain as it is, no photos with people but things!



my bro just bought this to cycle to sch everyday.
its kind of too high and heavy for me:(



nice shoes?
my favourite colour.



see! Anticipating the day. hey, who sits near me?

Random.

A quiz from Hui Ling!: (this is like super long! Zzz)


Choose 21 ppl:


1. Lynette
2. Eileen
3. Zhi Qi
4. Mei See
5. Siew Ching
6. Eugene
7. Yi Zha
8. Mei Rong
9. Sam
10. Deirdre
11. Lilin
12. Hui Zhen
13. Nicole
14. Si Hui
15. Hui Ling
16. Xue Ting
17. Qing Hui
18. Hao Jin
19. Linjian
20. Jason
21. Dr AE

How did you get to meet 7? [Yi Zha]
on the last day of pri 4-we were streamed into the same cls

What would you do if you and 15 never met? [Hui Ling]
No one to share my "world" with me and teach me how to look gd- i would have been uglier than now:(

What will you do if 20 and 1 date? [Jason & Lynette]
i will believe in fate- its simply too unbelievable

Have you ever seen 17 cry? [Qing Hui]
yes

Would 4 and 16 be a good couple? [Mei See & Xue Ting]
Absolutely not!

Do you think 11 is attractive? [Lilin]
Yes. Da jie!!

What's 2's favourite colour? [Eileen]
No idea. she always wear black or purple

When was the last time you talked to 9? [Sam]
8 May 09- in person

What language does 8 speak? [Mei Rong]
Mandarin, English. not sure if she knows dialect..

Who is 13 going out with? [Nicole]
SOMEBODY

What grade is 12 in? [Hui Zhen]
Currently studying in NTU Accountancy, just finished first yr

Would you ever date 17? [Qing Hui]
Nope. Sorry >.< Where does 18 live? [Hao Jin]
Near Lakeside Mrt stn

What's the best thing about 3? [Zhi Qi]
She's my friend! she's a gifted student.

What would you wanna tell to 10 now? [Deirdre]
make me laugh:)

What's the best thing about 20? [Jason]
He's gg to be a Literature teacher.

Have you ever kissed 5? [Siew Ching]
haha, of cos not

What's the best memory you have with 21? [Dr AE]
being brainwashed while sitting in his consultation room

When is the last time you saw 6? [Eugene]
Last last sat- there was no co prac on Vesak day

How is 14 and 12 different? [Hui Zhen & Si Hui]
Different personalities. lol.

Is 19 pretty? [Linjian]
if she is more confident in herself!! Linjian, i want to see u in makeup:)

What is your first impression of 11? [Hui Zhen]
She's so not serious- giggling when we were taking pledge

How did you meet 20? [Jason]
School- first 2 months in CJC

Is 1 your best friend? [Lynette]
Sorry, she's my mei mei^^

Have you seen 18 last month? [Hao Jin]
yup.

When is the last time you saw 16? [Xue Ting]
my techer's departure dinner

Have you been to 5's house? [Siew Ching]
Twice, i think

When is the next time you will see 10? [Deirdre]
Graduation, i suppose?

Are you close to 13? [Nicole]
yes, for sure:)

Have you been to a movie with 4 before? [Mei See]
Once. The Nancy Drew Movie

Have you ever gotten into trouble with 8 before? [Mei Rong]
No, she's really guai.

Would you give 19 a hug? [Linjian]
Yes, if she's ok with it:D

When have you lied to 3? [Zhi Qi]
Don't dare to-she's smart enough to see through it.

Is 16 good at socialising? [Xue Ting]
She's gd but i don't think she likes to?!

Do you know secrets about 9? [Sam]
we know each other too well to keep secrets

Describe a relationship with 12 and 14. [Hui Zhen & Si Hui]
They are both my close friends:).

What's the best thing about your friendship with 9? [Sam]
We are both Aquarian- in a similar world

What's the worst thing about 6? [Eugene]
too narrow minded?

Have you ever had a crush on 12? [Hui Zhen]
Mb, if i'm a guy- would want to have this kind of wife

Does 14 have a bf/gf? [Si Hui]
Yes.

Have you ever wanted to punch 1 in the face? [Lynette]
Why would i want to do that??

Has 21 met your mother? [Dr AE]
No, mb on graduation

How did you get to meet 15? [Hui Ling]
School. More specifically, flag day. -_-

Do you ever physically hurt 3? [Zhi Qi]
we don't fight, we debate.

Do you live close to 7? [Yi Zha]
ya, he lives across the st from me

What's 8's favourite food? [Mei Rong]
Thinks its ice cream

What kind of car does 1 have? [Lynette]
Her dad owns a 7-seater

Have you ever hung out with 9 before? [Sam]
(Why the qn on 9 like the same kind?) YESSSSSSSSSS

If you give $14 000 to 14, what will she/he do? [Si Hui]
She will move hse?!

5 ppl to do this quiz:
Anyone, anybody, somebody, someone, you!
(try it, its fun, makes u think abt ur friends!)

Swine Flu.

shall be a newsreporter to report how the situation is like in Mt E:

everyday, i have to reach the hospital earlier to fill up a form with my particulars and then get a thermal scan or a temperature check.
if i pass the screening, i get a round sticker with today's date.
everyday is a different colour; yellow, orange, green, blue.
Currently collecting it unless it accidentally drops off.><
if i had to run an errand during office hours, i will see for myself the long queues waiting for their "body check".
in my mind i thought, what if someone with mild flu and slight fever who doesn't sneeze in front of them gets through??
its just a safety precaution- to show that we are actually alert and doing smt about the influenza.
WHO says in the news today that we shld always take note of our hygiene.
i agree, esp in a clinic environment.
anyways, moral of the story is to pray hard that carriers doesn't come into our territory.
wishing everyone gd health!:)

P.S. don't step into hospital premises if u are sick; u are quarrantined for sure.:(

No off days:(

worked twice at my part time place.
i work weekly- every sun, full shift
Retail shop: The Lens men @ Compass point.
(not jus eyecare. we care)
had supper with them.
Met some of the ppl from parkway...freddy, poon, can't rmb anymore.
(enlighten me, ling!)
they were chitchatting and the conclusion i derived is:
clinic is really different from retail and so is adult life.
jus happy to live in my la-la land for now:)
- not upset with my retail work but apprehensive about stepping into adult phase.


P.s.seriously don't know how much disc i can offer you, my friends!>< but u can still call on me if u need optical devices and contact lens:)

The 2nd month.

to avoid disappointment, u ppl shld jus read my blog weekly or mb fortnightly...

its the 2nd month since we left school, and the first month since some of us started work.
how does it feel to leave school?
hmm, and to be out in the society at this tender age?

memories of school keeps flooding back,
there was not a day which i was not wondering if i was on holilday, away from school.
i didn't like school so much, its just that a student has more time on his hands, flexibility to choose whether to attend class.

hard to meet ppl nowadays with my unpredictable knock off timing.
had my friends wait for an hr or more for me once:(
so don't feel rejected if i don't want to got out with u after work; i don't want to make ppl wait for me.

fortunately, i managed to meet up with my schmates for a farewell dinner for my lecturer who's gg to Australia to study Phd.
there's always a sense of nostagia when i meet up with them; felt at ease just like the good old days.
Observing the gap and changes amongst us:
the taste becomes different, the topics become harder to understand, the hangouts and desires draw a line between us...hopefully we still have a common topic years from now.:)

when we dispersed, i felt detached; as if somthing is missing from me. hate that kind of feeling; like the heart listens to the brain no more.

miss the old times and the carefree-ness.

STOP Emo-ing and get back to ur report, Ms Quah!!!

pls be reassured,
i got nice workmates, treat my work place like my second home:
we live in a 4 room flat; visual function room, Visual field room, Consultation room.
living room is the reception area in the clinic.
my family; father (DR), mother (receptionist) and an older brother (my optometry senior).
Address: Blk Mt E medical centre, #07-04
so we lived under one roof harmoniously or happily ever after...

Stereotypical.

ppl judge, no doubt abt that.
ever since i started out work i hav to constantly remind myself not to do so.
some of the things that made my specs "fall off":

a dr who looks like a criminal (dark and foreboding)
a poorly dressed bangladesh who is the wife of a the director/CEO of a bank company.
a lady who is simply dressed but is the wife of the founder of LG?
How abt a caucasian who used to be a stuntman in hollywood? (he's the owner of a sugar plantation 2 times the size of spore- i told him to draw 2 dots on the map =X)?

how do u differentiate them from the rest of the population?
they are all ppl, so treat them with respects, u'll nvr know if the person in front of u is a billionaire (me!)

What abt??
a doc who owns a toyota camry vs a hawker who owns a mercz??
Ultimately, its what ppl want in life... (quoted from my dear Dr AE)
anyways, all the ppl who come to mt e if they are not rich, they want the best medical treatment. :)

Donuts.

mum bought these after work.
i really don't want to say this, but its so fattening.:(
sgw?!

Brownie.

this is the soft toy i'm supposed to bring on my m'sia trip.

KT stamps!

bought this from post office.
i spent a fortune on them, time to show off:)



is purple the new trend?
sry, but i jus can't have it the right way.



here's how the horoscopes stamps look like.
whats the best combi, my favoirite character and my pastime:)

the goldfishes.

we were watching ponyo and then i talked abt my brother's goldfish.
here they are!! my dad feeds them when my bro is in army.
goldfishes are boring?
i used to feed them but they only acknowledge the food and not the person, so i think they are superficial creatures with stm and i stopped feeding them.:(
i lived with them everyday until one day my uncle, an avid pet fish breeder came and my mum told him the fishes has grown.
this is the prove:




see, they are looking at u. say hi:)

Working life.

everyone is like curious how my work had been so far...
still adapting to waking up this early, like 8am class?
still trying to get into the workflow...
still getting brainwash by my boss...
still struggling to maintain a work life balance:)

everyone envy that i have weekends off and go back home early.
yes, i do appreciate that cos i still feel like a student.

no doubt i have the desire to go out while working. i acty missed my friends! (shall not reveal who keeps flashing back in my mind in case ppl get jealous =P) no matter how much i want to stay out aft work, working drains my energy and i jus can't wait to go home and slack.

anyways, starting out to work is tough cos when patients see u, they doubt ur capability cos u are so young.

so, do rmb to be more patient to the neophytes, k!

watched final destination for the first time on channel 5 ytd.
think its pretty cool to be able to forecast the future with bits of solving mysteries like the nancy drew's detective story. sad ending though.
they say coming soon is the movie that will make ppl not go for horror,i want to watch! wells, its not that i like horror but i like the challenge, mb i'm jus sadistic.><

hope u girls out there adapt and enjoy ur working life!