Friday, December 23, 2005


DURIAN...My favourite local fruit!! =) We've searched everywhere for durians since my arrival back in KL 2 months ago...but coz durian is a seasonal fruit, you can't get it as and when you like. These durians we had were brought back all the way from Penang by Uncle John who knows that I've been craving for these torny fruit!! =) Totally yummylicious!!

FAMILY DINNER...Our family gathered together for dinner last evening to celebrate Guo Tung which is the last event on the Chinese calander for the year. What's for dinner??...Lots and lots of yummy tasting food all prepared and cooked by the best cook ever - my grandpopo!! =) And for dessert we had homemade Tong Yuen and DURIAN!! *yummyyummm*

Thursday, December 22, 2005


PLAIN WHITE FLOUR...As you can see from the picture, Aunty Tess is very hard at work preparing the flour for Tong Yuen purposes. I don't know much about preparing the flour, but I do know you'll have to add some water to make the flour stick together like a piece of dough!! Interesting, isn't it?? According to my grandpopo (she says it every year while making these balls), every year after you've eaten Tong Yuen you'll grow one year older, (erm...well, don't ask me why coz I've yet to find out!! :p) and we'll all always respond by saying, "Oh, then please put these Tong Yuen away from me!!" Ahahahhaahha!! =) p/s: It doesn't really work that way, coz we'll be forced to eat anyway!! :p

COLOURFUL FLOUR...All ready to be made into tiny little colourful balls...Tong Yuen usually comes in pink and white, but to show the world our love for colours, we've included yellow and orange as well... ;) Ahahhahaha, speaking of our love for colours, there were years where we made pink, white, green, yellow and blue too!! =)

CHAI TONG YUEN (also known as Sweet Glutinous Ball Soup)...This is an annual event at the Lee's. Every year grandpopo will call every female member of the family at home to help out with making the colourful flour into little balls before boiling them into sweet dessert. I recall as a child, I was always fascinated by the colourful flour and would asked to be given some to play with...the adults at work would usually give me a pinch of the flour that they were working on and I would make pretend cooking them in my own masak-masak set. As I approached my teens, I no longer needed to beg for flour to play with, but instead I was given permission to sit with the adults at work...hahahhahha...and ever since then, I always picked the brightest colour and had an obsession comparing sizes of the little balls!! =)

To me, this Chinese tradition is very important and it knits a family together therefore it should always be practised no matter which part of the world you live in...We, Chinese should always know where our roots come from and should be proud of our heritage. In my opinion, as Westernized as our world is becoming today, events in the Chinese calander should never be neglected because behind every event, there is always great values to it.

TONG YUEN...according to the Chinese calander, today is Guo Tung...a day where family members gather together to ensure the family's togetherness in the coming year. In the Chinese calander, Guo Tung is also the final event wrapping up the year before ushering in the new year. The reason this Chinese dessert was named Tong Yuen is because it sounds like the Chinese word for "togetherness".

Monday, December 19, 2005


MY FIRST CROCHET PROJECT...And to those who thinks I'm better with tools like screwdriver, hammer and nails...ahahhahahha, think again!! ;) Here's my first crochet project...few flowers to be attached to a bag I knitted few months back. I've always wanted to crochet but no one I knew had the knowledge (or patience) to teach me...till I finally pestered aunty Tess hard enough!! =) She went to kidnap a few sheep from the nearby kampung in order to get me some yarn to learn, ahahhahahha, and melted some metal for the crochet needle, ahahahahahhah!! And so here it is...my first ever crochet project!! =) And to those who think I can' t do such girlie stuff...ahahhahah, proven you wrong, haven't I?? =)

Saturday, December 17, 2005


CHING CHING...After a long long time...Here's an anklet I've put together...with a pretty hand-painted center piece and glass beads accompanying it...all nicely and neatly tied together to a brown nylon cord. This is a very casual, ragged yet chinese looking piece...I'd wear it everyday!! =)

SHOPPING FRIDAY...Here is another pair of shoes I got today while shopping with Mommy. Ahahhahaha, just as I reminded myself that I should really stop buying more shoes, I got myself another pair!! Ahahhahahha!! Okay, what else did I get besides shoes?? I also got some clothes in preparation for the roaring working world!! Ahahhahaha, speaking of which, I haven't even gone for a single interview but I've started worrying about what to wear when I join the work force!! So far I've got 2 skirts, 4 shirts, 5 knit wear tops, 4 pairs of pants...Hmmm, now no wonder my Daddy says I fall under the "high maintenance" category!! Hahahhahahah!! Haih...actually, I'm really praying that I get a job soon!! Don't really wanna go back to Brissy with nothing to look forward to...And definitely not the casual food court job anymore...it's time to move on from there...

MY BEADING TOOLS...Here it is...my birthday present from Geri, Dick, Dom, Jing Hui and Siow BenBen!! =) You guys have been awesome...I can't believe you guys are gonna leave me in Brissy and head home so soon!! Whatever it is, you guys are the BEST neighbours ever!! *Certified best neighbours!!* ;) Be sure to keep in touch!! =)

Friday, December 16, 2005


BIRTHDAY DINNER...A (belated) Birthday dinner at Monte's with my parents, Alison and WeiJin...I'm officially 22...!! After 2 cakes, wishes, gifts and love from everyone...I'm a very happy 22 year old!! =)
BEADING TOOLS...I also received a set of professional beading tools via snail mail from Geri, Dick, Jing Hui, Ben Ben and Dom, all the way from Spore...the set came in purple, my favourite colour!! Thanks guys!! I really do appreciate it...!! I will try to come up with more creative ideas...now that I have professional tools, I feel even more motivated than ever!! =)

BIRTHDAY PRESENTS...Purple card from Alison, Pink card from Mommy and Daddy, Watch from Aunty Tess, Angpows from PoPo and KungKung and Mommy and Daddy, Pendent from Uncle Jimmy, Purse from Munn (Thanks Munn, really touched by your sweet gesture!!), Calvin Klien Truth from Mommy, iPoddy from John...Thanks you guys!! =)

GRANDPARENTS...Big AngPow for a BIG GIRL!! Ahahahhahaha!! Thanks PoPo and KungKung!!

SURPRISE...After dinner at Grandpopo's kitchen (curry chicken was for dinner that night...yummyyyyyy!! But didn't do any good for the throat though...nevertheless...yummy!!) I was surprised as Mommy carried a cake out from the kitchen!! *I love surprises!!* ;) No wonder Mommy kept calling and hurrying us back for dinner...now I know...everyone was waiting for the birthday girl!! The yummy chocolate cake was from Aunty Tess...she also got me a Guess? watch too(ha...a new watch for me to start my new 22nd!!)...Thanks Aunty Tess!! ;)

MOMMY'S OFFICE...after lunch we sent Mommy back to work before Alison and I made our way to Times Square.

BIRTHDAY TREAT...Alison treated me to Karaoke session at Neway, Times Square after lunch with my Queen!! ;) We for nearly 4 hours non stop...and as a result?? Sore throat, ahahahhahah!!

BIRTHDAY LUNCH...with 2 very much loved people...Mommy and Alison...enjoying lunch on my special day at the Shangri-La Hotel...

16th NOV...Today I'm officially 22 years and 1 month old...This day one month ago Alison came arriving with a cake at my door step!! =) And at 12 am, she insisted that we cut the cake!! Well, well, what can I say but to express my appreciation to such a great and wonderful friend that I truly treasure!! Actually, the fact that I was able to celebrate my birthday with my family and friends back at home this year was already a good enough gift for me, as for the last 3 years, I have been celebrating my birthday away from home and for most years in the examination hall even!! Thanks to dearest Mommy and Daddy who have shared their love with me all these years...The greatest lesson I've learnt from being lived here for 22 years is to always appreciate our parents for all the sacrifices that they've made for us...I'll never be able to repay every penny and effort spent on me, but the least I can do is to appreciate them and to fulfill my duty as their dear daughter till the very end. I'd also like to thank Jhane, Tse Jea, Wei Jin, Jessie, Ming Kit, Geri, Dick, Jing Hui, Siow Ben Ben, Dom, Vania, Yin Teng, BeeV, Wye, Aaron, Renee, Anita, Belinda, Munn and (especially) John who have sent me birthday wishes/gifts via phone calls, sms, emails, snail mails, msn, friendster, etc...You guys rock!! =)

Wednesday, December 14, 2005


PONGGY...fractured his arm and broke his leg...(what about bak kut teh with Ponggy?? Muahahhahah!!)

PONGGY...caught the cold and not so well... =(

PONGGY...well, fine and smiling!! =)

STAR CHASE...Presenting to you...Miss Hongkong 1999, Sonija Kwok, 2nd runner up...Myolie Wu, TVB actors, Ron Ng and Raymond Lam...*clap* *clap* Yes, Karen was dragged by me to relive our kiddo days on the 2nd Dec 05 by joining a multitude of TVB fans at Times Square to catch a glimpse of these TVB stars! My favourite among the lot?? Sonija Kwok!! =) She's really gorgeous real life...she's sweet, graceful, lady like and carries herself with poise. Okay, so much about the stars...!! Let me tell you how these fans go really crazy upon their arrival!! I was pushed left and right, front and back and nearly suffocated from each others' perspiration!! So, now you ask will I do this again?!?!? Erm...I think I'll have to think twice before going next time!! Plus while waiting for them to arrive, in the midst of pushing and wobbling among the crowd, my poor camera had a great fall and no it didn't break it's crown but the edges of the poor cammy were gone...*a moment of silence for poor cammy* =( It wasn't all that bad actually...at least Karen and I had fun that evening!! ;)

SHOES...Whoever came up with the statement, "women can never have enough of shoes"...you're right!! This week alone, Karen (my uncle's girlfriend) and I have been roaming shoe shops around KL and have been feeding our feet with pretty pretty shoes!! =)

Thursday, November 17, 2005

CARWASH...This evening I was at my grandpa's, washing my filthy bird shit covered car!! While I was washing, my grandpa came back from his daily jog and offered me a hand...Knowing me, I can be quite good at giving my car a good bath, but whatever that can be done in 1/2 an hour, if I were to do it alone, it'll take me one whole hour to finish. I must admit I have a great grandpa who's a very handy man around our household!! Whatever problems, anything broken, something torn, just give my grandpa a call and it'll be done as new for you!! This evening while we were washing my car, I realised another something of my grandpa...he's not only great handy man but he's also very friendly around the neighbourhood!! =) While busy scrubbing bird shit off every corner of my car, this makcik who was walking pass greeted us, I smiled at her and my garndpa exchanged greetings with her...after she walked quite a distance, my grandpa begin to explain, where she works and was telling me she's a cleaner in some shopping mall around KL and that she lives in the kampung and need to walk quite a distance home everyday. SHortly after this makcik walked off our sight, another uncle came strolling by, and after the usual excahnging of greetings, my grandpa begin to unfold his background to me telling me he's a retired doctor and his daughter is also a doctor in some hospital and telling me exactly which house he lives in. Oh, well...what can I say about my grandpa?? Since young, he's been very helpful and to me a very kind man...I wish we youngsters can learn to be as friendly, without being so judgemental towards people we meet just like my grandpa, then this world would definitely be a better place to live in!! ;)

Monday, November 14, 2005

GENTING...My family and I went to Genting Highlands yesterday for a one day get-away from KL!! Our main purpose there was actually to watch the finalists compete for the National Lion Dance 2005 championship...little did I know I have such keen interest!! I really admire those guys' team work and coordination while sqatting under the lion head, nearly blind-folded but still can perform such breathtaking stunts on those 5-7 feet tall poles!! But each time one of them fall off the poles, my heart sank as I can imagine the pain and the disappointment!! Man, they were really good and I was really impressed!! =)
During lunch break, Alison and WeiJin came to join us...when the show ended, we went to the theme park and took a ride on one of those mini indoor roller coasters. After which we headed to Coffee Bean for some fresh air...I think we spent quite a few hours there, coz when we arrived our sunnies were on, but when we left, we were counting stars!! Oh well, what do you expect, we had so much to catch up on and weijin went to the toilet for like 4 times?!?!? We really enjoyed each others' company and I was secretly wishing they didn't have to go to work today so that we can have more time to hang out!!

p/s: My mommy's on medical leave for 2 days!! I wonder if she's really sick or she told the doctor her daughter's back?!?!?! ahahahahaha!! Whichever la...as long as it benefits the both of us!! ;)

Saturday, November 12, 2005

HOME SWEET HOME...I'm back in KL and I'm loving it!! =) So far, I've gone to Melacca, had char kuey tiaw, nasi lemak, salted fish fried rice, beef ball noodles, chicken rice, pan mee, roti canai, Maggi goreng, mee goreng, and the most impressive of the lot...my grandpopo's home-cooked food!! Yummyz!!

Friday, October 28, 2005

DISCHARGED...John's finally home after spending 3 whole days and 2 lonely nights at the emergency department of the Royal Brisbane Hospital. Well, he's been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, but what caused it is still a mystery to all of us who are still quite eager to find out. Whatever it is, John and I would like to extend our sincere appreciation and million thanks to all who prayed/cared/concerned/called/sms-ed/dropped by/accompanied...in big or small ways you've all been really supportive and encouraging to John and he really appreciates every little bit of your care and concern =)

p/s: Special thanks to Chef Alvin and Dr Boon ;p!!

Tuesday, October 25, 2005


ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL...That was where we had our adventure for the day!! John went to see a doctor in Toowong this afternoon after realising that the aching on his scalp and neck has swelled up the area behind his ear and also affected his facial muscles on his left side. The gp at Toowong diagnosed John with Bell's palsy but can't be certain as the symptoms that John showed were pretty confusing but suggesting a borderline Bell's palsy and so she referred him to RBH emergency department for further investigation. Upon receiving the news, Alvin called and Alvin as always, a great friend with the kindest of all hearts, demanded that we wait for him as he takes time off work to send us to the hospital. At the hospital, four doctors came to examine John along with a CT scan and an mRI scan were done. After 9 1/2 hours of medical jargons and in the emergency ward witnessing many patients being pushed in and out of the room, the final neurologist for the night came at 12am to give us the report of the mRI scan and advised that John be admitted as the head of the neurology department would like to personally examine John tomorrow morning...and so, being a good patient, John agreed and the procedures were then done for him to get admitted. And so now, as the thunder and lightning blow outside my room window, John is all by himself in the hospital, emergency department. I personally have mixed feelings about this whole thing that happened just today...one part of me feels relief that the scans didn't show anything significant, but the other part of me feels really painful to see John's 1/2 smiling face whenever he attempts to smile...I also feel sad...sad that I can't be there with him right now and as I tried to make arrangements to take a day off work tomorrow, it seems to have gone in vain as well...*sigh* I can only pray and pray that God will still John's heart and put him away from whatever that could be threatening to him.

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

MONOTONOUS LIFE...I guess my life has been so monotonous lately that every little thing excites me!! So is that good or bad?? A little bit of both I guess...I was ecstatic when Tamelyn (my migration agent) told me that I've been granted a Temporary Graduate Visa which allows me permission leave and enter Australia as and when I like till the 6th January 2006...First thing that came to mind was, "I'm going homeeeeeeeeeee!!" followed by a great rapture of excitement from the inside, spilling all the joy and bliss of the thought of home...being with my family on my birthday this year, going on a family trip to a nearby getaway for the Raya holidays, savouring every mouth of grandpopo's homecooked food, driving around KL in my off white old moving car, waking up on the most comfortable bed ever, having my hair done at Guys and Chics everyday, opening the fridge to bottles of purple vitagen!! Woo-hooo...so much fun at home!! =) Then hours later after I left Tamelyn's office, sitting on one of those benches in the city reading one of my favourite books, I received a call from a cheerful voice saying, "Hi, I'm calling from the Department of Child Safety, may I speak with Michelle, please??" Another episode of excitement burst in me but this time a little different as it came along with a slight fear gripping my heart as I stilled my eyes into space...I was anticipating that the department had called for an interview appointment or to simply reject this unsuitable applicant!! To my surpise they called to inform me that I should not expect to hear from them anytime soon because this is a huge process and it takes a while for them to clear and shortlist the applicants!! Well...fair enough...let's wait and see!! Just that one phone call and the good news from Tamelyn, my day in the city came to an end as I strolled to the bus stop, ride on a bus and headed home... =)

p/s: I guess when you've been knocked down so many times in a row, once it stops, you just can't help but feel way too good!! Muahahhahahahhah!!

AS REQUESTED by Miss Seah, pictures taken on Mid-Autumn festival celebration '05 have been uploaded on my multiply site...http://hiswarriorprincess.multiply.com =)

Thursday, October 13, 2005


FOODCOURT SURGEON...Yes, that's exactly what I am...on-call 24-7!! I received a call at 4pm asking me to go to work...well, I could jolly well reject and save up on all the whining...but the thing is, my hours were cut again this week, making me left with lesser hours than usual...so being me, I'd grab every opportunity to make up for the loss hours...coz I have my own budget and my own plans in hand, and I just can't afford to have working hours which fluctuate so crazily!! So yes, I went to work anyway, got my butt there from the city 1/2 and hour after I got the call. And today was no different from a typical late night shopping Thursday...people were flooding the foodcourt for food...and according to Eileen and Junwei who dropped by to give me a smile (thanks guys!!) said I looked a bit sien and tired...ahahhahahha, kinda expected, that's why seldom greet a familiar face while at work, knowing how bad I'd look, hehehehehhe...but then again, Ashley never fails to stop by everytime she's around the foodcourt, thanks Ashley, I appreciate it!! =)

Okay, can anyone guess what kept me busy last night?? It was another plain, usual, boring day after work yesterday...I missed the 5:30 bus, I had to go by Toowong and transfer to a 412. The traffic was so busy that I stood at the traffic lights waiting for the lights to change and by the time it did, I was just in time to wave good bye to my dearest 412!! And so I had to wait for another good 20 mins before the next bus came. Arrived home at round 6:30pm...John popped by the door returning from work at around about the same time. Then he excitedly hurried me to his room telling me he has something to show me. I went down to his room, everything else looked the same to me except for the 2 boxes sitting on his study!! *cheng* *cheng* *cheng* Ipod Nano's in the house!! *Yay!!* I couldn't wait to ripp the boxes open and there they were, a white Nano and a black...initially I said I'd go for the black, but after seeing the white one, I fell for it...so the white one was it...I'm the proud owner of the white Nano!! =) And that was my first birthday present accompanying me into my 22nd birthday which is coming up in one month's time!! Thanks John!! =) I really do appreciate such a cool gift!! While on the bus to work this evening, I just couldn't resist smiling at myself as I held the Nano and thought to myself, "This is it...my most precious gift, my possession right here, in my bag..." Thanks John!! =) And btw, I slept with it right by my side last night, and I think I must have dreamt that I was on the mountain top with my Nano!! =)

So much about Miss Nano...Anyone remembers Miss Alison?? Yes, my dear dear friend and I miss her so...!! She's finally got her Internet connection up and running at her new place!! We haven't had a good chat for ages now...but the amazing thing was...it felt just as good as ages ago...or even better!! And we just continued where we left the last time!! And that could only be beacuse she's my best friend, and because we're best of friends, there's no need for reminders or warnings about how special we are to each other!! It felt soooooooooooo good after a breif chat with her...just like one of those night where we'd be lying on my bed chatting till one of us shuts the other up, ahahahhahahha!! Love you sista!! =)

Tuesday, October 11, 2005


CATCH-UP-TUESDAY...Today is a catch up day because 1) I finally got to catch up with all the sleep I've been dying for and, 2) I caught up with Munn whom I've not spent much time with for agessssss!!

Sleep was good...I haven't had the chance to sleep in for quite some time now. Last night I made it a point to tire myself out and told myself that I'd at least stay in bed till mid day today...and so I did!! I slept till around 11am before I finally caught a glimpse of sun light bursting through my bedroom window from the corner of my eyes...then I thought to myself, "It's about time to wake up, Miss sleepy head!!", But Miss sleepy head knowing how sleepy and tired she was couldn't care less to respond...continued her journey into dreamland...then at round about 11:30am, someting in me just sprung me up!! I opened my eyes, reached out for my laptop which was underneath my bed, sat it on my bed, turned it on and wacthed one episode of funny Scrubs before I dozed off at the end of it again...!! Finally at 12:20pm, I was woken up by my noisy hungry factory and so that was when I left my bed in search of food from the kitchen!!

After my breaky + lunchie = branchie??, I headed for the shower before I took a bus to meet up with Mr Mohawk at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre as planned last night. I was really looking forward to it coz I really didn't wanna spend my off day at home doing nothing. So meeting up with Munn was a great idea...besides, he's gonna be graduating and returning home to Singapore by the end of this year and I realised I haven't been spending much time with him lately. Anyway, we met up, chat over a purplish-looking blueberry cheese cake and coffee, shopped a bit...killed some time at K-mart, had Maccas for dinner, went back to his place for a movie which his housemate, Shufen was half way watching...before we called it a day!! Spent a good 7 hours with Munn...something in me told me that I think I'm gonna really miss this guy when he leaves for home. He's sincere, easy-going, up-front and daring (well, the new hairstyle says it all!!), with an attitude that doesn't really care much about things but yet he's sensitive to people around him. Aha, how complicated is Munn?!?!? Ahahahahahha!! He's a great guy...well at least a great brother for sure coz he got Bonds undies for his sister while shopping today!! Thanks for a great time with you today Munn!! I would gladly do it again!! =)

p/s: Jessie's PR was finally approved after a long 6 1/2 months wait...congratulations!! Now is time for serious business!! ehehheeheh!!

Monday, October 10, 2005

MY FIRST EVER...Yes, I've finally submitted my first ever job application for a full time / permanent job today with the help of John my angel of the day!! *Clap, clap* He delivered the application to the department on my behalf...I really wanted to do it myself considering it's my first ever but...I had to work and I couldn't get time off coz 1) my boss doesn't like us taking off as and when we like and, 2) my hours have been cut this week coz some person is in desperate need of money to pay for an air ticket to visit his gf who is right in the other part of the world, which resulted in less hours for me and more hours for him!! Jerry, you owe me BIG time!! Yups, so John had to help me make copies and deliver them to the Human Resourse Branch of the department which was located on George Street in the city.

Okay just in case you think I'm such a relaxed and calm person...think again!! Coz I spent the whole of last night till this morning, around 3:30am tidying up and doing research on questions in the selection criteria. It's not that I'm anal...well, I can be quite anal at times, but it's just that this whole thing seems to be such an interesting and exciting highlight of my life at the current moment (well, think about it, these days my life revolves around the stinking smacking foodcourt and foodcourt alone!!) This seeking employment thingy is like organizing one of those huge concerts for one of those huge stars where nothing can possibly go wrong, coz I want and need everything to be 10 out of 10!! =) And because my whole episode of nothing-can-go-wrong-in-my-selection-criteria which kept me up till wee hours in the morning, guess who woke up to greet me this morning?? Ahahhahaha...yes...Miss Cranky Pants!! I wore a pair of Panda eyes to work, my brain felt like it was somehow detached from my mind and my body left to float on its own without having nerves and muscles to control it!! How exaggerated is that?!?!? But I really did feel that way!! Like I wasn't thinking straight, wasn't acting right, wasn't talking sense!! And to add to that I had around 20 over orders of NASI GORENG!! Which btw, in case you didn't know, NASI GORENG is one of the most troublesome food to cook in the menu and we always secretly pray that no one would order that or we'd kill that person!! So, yes, today Michelle wore her cranky pants to work, her brain was detached from her mind and her body floating everywhere...so it makes complete sense that she probably forgot to pray for no orders on NASI GORENG!!

Anyhow...I do pray that I would at least be shortlisted for an interview?? Well, He knows the plans He has for me which are plans for good and not disaster, to give me a hope and a future. When I pray, He will listen...If I look for Him in earnest, I will find Him when I seek Him!! =) So God, do Your thing!! The red carpet is all ready for You!! =)

Sunday, October 09, 2005

SUNDAY...Went for spiritual breakfast this morning (Thanks Mil, for the ride...I totally love your very retro-looking Beeeemer...your 1/2 convertible Beeeemer...she's gorgeous!!), then off to lunch at Mayfair with Mil, Boon (who is finally back from his rural attachment...I was just thinking about him yesterday, and he turned up today...woah...deja vu?!?!?), Sarah (Mil's American friend, who puts me to shame with her fluent spoken and written Chinese!!) and John. After which we dropped by JB hi-fi and then to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre coz Mil needs to pick up a few pair of shorts since spring/summer is here and he's soaking in his jeans...Well he didn't just get his shorts, he was contemplating on a pair of slippers...and in the end?? Mil couldn't resists the pair of Aqua Havaianas and he went straight to the counter and paid for it after seeing John with a pair of new white Havaianas, muahhahahahhaha!! And me?? I was at my best behaviour today!! Not a single cent spent at City Beach (although I was thinking of a pair of bikini...but in the end...nope!!), *woohoo!!* Seems like the self-control thing is really working in me today!!

The second half of my day was spent enjoying my 50 cents soft served cone from Maccas in Alvin's car, a good 2 1/2 hours nap (which I've been longing for agessssssss), a cold cut orange to wake me up, a good chat with my parents online, a quick chat with Geri (btw Geri, you have to stay strong...don't let whatever you're going through affect you too much...well although it's hard not to...you try...life should be lived in abundance and you've been greatly blessed...continue to rise and be the best you can be, k...I'm here if you need a listening ear!!), tidying up my selection criteria that's due tomorrow and finally, blogarism in progress!!

My thoughts: Wouldn't it be nice to put on my graduation gown (once again) and have a few pictures taken along College Road, surrounded by blooming purple Jacaranda trees?? Afterall those trees will be fondly remembered by all UQ students as an alert warning that final exams are just around the corner!! ;p

Current state of mind: I want that job!! Give it to me!!

Friday, October 07, 2005

iPod NANO...Black or white?? The black model looks really sleek and elegant while the white has a clean and futuristic look, in a way maintaining its originality. *Dilemma* Somehow I think the black appeals more to me than the white...But review has it that the black model scratches more easily than the white...!! Arghhhhhhh!! Why must they give us choices to choose from?? Although it's just from 2 different colours, it's enough to kill quite a few cells in the brain, I reckon!! So, black or white?? I have a feeling I'd go with black in the end...coz it goes really well with the black stylish PSP!! Btw, PSP ROCKS!! Now I know why my cousins were so glued to it when they were here...Even the giant 21 yr old kid can't get her hands off it!! *sly smile*
SELECTION CRITERIA in progress... I'm in the midst of responding to a selection criteria for a job application. I'm trying for the position of a Child Safety Officer. It sounds like an interesting and challenging job...well, I bet it is!! Just the way I'd like it!! I'm quite hopeless in office, routine-based, 9 - 5 jobs...I don't know why...maybe coz I'm an easily bored person?? Not exactly my cup of tea to sit in the comfort of an office from morning to evening, doing the same thing over and over again. Anyway back to the job...it was recommended by Lung. He's been so helpful, I guess I must really buy him dinner or something...He's sat down with me to go through the questions from the selection criteria and has given me lots of helpful hints and tips. He's also explained the nature of this job to me and has given me lots of encourgament and support. Thanks Lung, you've taught me so much and I really do appreciate it!! Well, another person who has been really helpful is Alvin. Today I took a peek into his final hour at work on a Friday afternoon!! I took a train to Darra, and Alvin picked me up from the train station...from there we went to a local pharmacy where he had to close their account or pass them something or something like that...and so I tagged along...after which we went to the bank where he had to drop off some stuff. Then from there we headed back to Alvin's office where I had my documents certified by his company's director who is also a JP. Thank goodness for Alvin's help that I managed to get my documents certified by today...or else I probably wouldn't be able to make it for the deadline on Monday!! *Phew* Thanks Alvin...as I mentioned on MSN, I owe you BIG time...taro bubble tea??

Okay, let you in to my little secret...I still can't believe myself that I'm currently SEEKING EMPLOYMENT!! Hmmm, *scratch head*...wasn't I in Uni just yesterday?? Doing the usual things of a typical Uni student?? Time flies...and that is a fact that I can never get over with!! Whatever it is...I'll just have to sink into reality and remind myself that I'll in 22 in approximately a month's time...so seeking employment is an absolutely normal thing and I should be very excited by it...wait a minute, did I not mention that I AM indeed quite excited about it?? About the whole employment thingy?? It is exciting...like a whole new phase in life!!

**Current addiction: Grey's Anatomy...I so can't wait for the 3rd episode of the 2nd season!! Will someone please soothe my addiction?!?!??!**

Wednesday, October 05, 2005


18+ CARD...License to unlimitted alcohol and partying??!?!? Well, I finally have my proof of age card after being here for close to 3 years!! Why do I even need one out of a sudden after being comfortable without one for 3 years?? Coz I didn't know even kareoke needs proof of age ID!! Without it, they would put you in an "UNDER AGE" room!! How ridiculous is that?? And btw, this lousy looking card cost me AUD$21.75!! But *yay* I've got license to unlimitted alcohol!! ;p

SUPRE`...Muahhahahahhahah!! I can't believe myself, I went for the group interview!! I thought everyone who was interested could just show up...but aparently not!! Only those who were shortlisted were invited for the interview!! That was a bit of a esteem-booster statement!! ANyway, I was a bit nervous at first as I don't know what to expect from a group interview coz I've not been invited for any sort of group interview before!! Lung said they could give us math sums to do and also ask us heaps of question to see who shouts the loudest "ME, ME, ME, ME, ME!!" Alriteeee, Lung was 1/2 correct!! There was no math sums involved but they did ask quite a few questions!! Firstly, the "Hi, my name is Michelle...ta da ta da ta da..." part, then they asked us to go around the shop, pick out an outfit that we would wear if we were to work there and why!! That part was pretty easy...I picked out a colourful flare, dressy top to go with a white skinny leg...why?? Coz it's colourful and happy and easy going and bla bla bla!! Then 3rd question was the classic "why do you wanna work in Supre`??" Well, it's all about saying every good thing about Supre` (obviously)!!

After the whole thing, I just walked out and wondered for a while..."Hmmm, people here are rather interesting??" From what they say it's a lot of fun but definitely a lot of hard work too...c'mon, Supre` is sooooooooooo packed on late night shopping days and weekends!! Face the fact, most Supre` girls wear a black face 1/2 way through the day anyway!! Okay back to the interesting people...the manager asked me, "So tell us a little about yourself..." and I replied, "Hi, my name is Michelle, I'm 21 yrs old..." Then I asked, "What else do you wanna know about me??" She just looked at me, smiled and then continued..."What about clubbing?? Partying?? Do you do any of those?? What do you do on a weekend?? Party with your friends?? Tell us...let us know more about you!!" And I just quickly and briefly thought to myself, "You mean how much I club and party defines who I am and my chances of getting a job here?? That's weird!!" Anyway, I just thought I'd go with the flow and so I babbled, "Oh, yes...clubbing of course, so love it...drinking with my friends all the time, hanging out...partying...yes!!" LIKE AS IF!! Muahahhahahhahahah!! *Biggest lie told* Well, I'm not saying anything wrong with partying and clubbing, in fact I do enjoy clubbing and partying although obviously I don't go every weekend...but isn't it a bit bimbotic to let those things define who we are?? Moreover all the other 10 who were there, all sooooooooo love partying, clubbing, alcohol, etc etc etc, like their lives revolve around partying and clubbing and alcohol alone...like without those they so can't survive!! That was really something to laugh about...I wonder if they were all like me, trying to just go with the flow, out to impress the missy manager since she was soooooooooo enlightened when she mentioned the words PARTYING and CLUBBING!! Muahhahahahhaah!! I guess that's probably why it's said to be so much fun working there...coz their culture is to PARTY and CLUB whenever they are not at work. Maybe I should give that a try and see how big a hole would my pocket be burnt!! Ahahahhahahha, and not to mention I was the OLDEST among them all!! *sad* There were 4 who were 15 (omigawd, sooooooooooooo young!!), some 16, some 19, 2 who were 21 and I am 22 this year!! Oh no!!

Anyway, if I get the job, good...new environment, new people, new job, new image?!?!? But if I don't, I don't really care...coz I really just wanted to go to give myself a shot at group interviews...now I've tried that and done that, it's not too bad...I'd say, better group interview than one-to-one interview!! =)

Sunday, October 02, 2005




SHOPPING...Let's see what we've got fresh out of the shopping bag this weekend!! *Drumroll* We've got...a pair of black skinny jeans (yay!!...finally!!), a golden plaited belt and a black 'Emily The Strange' zip up cardigan. Shopping this afternoon was merely out of boredom and stress...Despite being quite broke, I know I should have just gone home after church instead of roaming round the city and pretty quite sure I'd end up spending.

Why bored?? Because it's the weekend, and there's nothing much to do other than thinking of how my weekend will just end in just a few hours and that tomorrow will be back to torturous past time at the food court again...I just refuse to call that work, because I guess my perspective of work is simply not standing behind the counter serving fussy hungry customers, cooking yucky inedible food, cleaning, scrubbing, smiling, chopping, frying, cutting bla bla bla...I'm sure most of you have heard enough of my whining on my job, so I will spare you!! I really want to and need to get a full-time job asap before I turn into one of those at the food court working fulltime and having...ish, cut things short, my past time place, which is the food court is really not very conducive for any sort of productivity at all. So that explains why I really need something more than a job at the foodcourt!!

Why stressed?? Because it's 2nd of October and it's my Daddy's birthday!! Being Daddy's girl, this is my 3rd year away from home and not able to celebrate any sort of family birthdays / functions / etc with my family!! I really do miss home!! =( Think about all the comfort I get back home?? Living under Daddy's roof?? Well, to begin with, the thought of not needing to think about where to dig out money to pay for the next rent (which is tomorrow btw!!)!! Sometimes being a grown up is not that fun afterall...*sigh*

Things happen from time to time...But well, being human it's part of the deal that comes with it I guess...always be prepared to expect the unexpected?? The reality of being human is that people do and will let us down...it is annoying, but as I've said, it's part of the deal of being human...we live through hurts and disappointments and hopefully out of it we'll grow to be stronger and be more appreciative of things around us. I don't blame anyone when things happen, it's just part it the deal...it's just that because we're humans, we do have feelings?? And the feelings part, is really quite hard to control...it comes unannounced...it stays for a while...it makes your mind go wild...it knocks you down...it picks you up, and the hopefully after that you'll be able to move on...Oh well, it's just feelings afterall!! Everyone has it, everyone goes through it...no big deal...!!

It is at times like that when you feel so vulnerable and so distracted you wish you could just fly away somewhere...Somewhere where the skies are always clear, the sun is always bright and the rainbow is out everyday!! *Sigh* Don't get me wrong, I'm not like in some kinda major depression or something...I'm just having lots of mixed feelings from a lot of things that is happening simultaneously in my life. Despite all these...little mercies still do happen...John bought me the Emily cardigan *wink*...Thanks dear!! (With the current state of my bank account, it's really quite daring of me to even think about shopping!!) ;) and just 20 minutes ago, he popped into my room and gave me a CD he's composed specially for me...that's very sweet of him, thanks so much!! I really do apprecite it!! Just when I think everything around me seems so strange, so messy, so gloomy and so tough, little mercies still happen...and people still do care (thanks Eileen, for the email and your support!! To Alvin, I appreciate you always bringing us out to dinner at my favourite place and I just simply enjoy your company!! Lung, you've got me excited and encouraged about the job you say you'd help me get, thanks!! To Nelson, thanks for the words of wisdom!!)...the sun will still shine tomorrow...and I will continue to run this race!!

p/s: Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to DADDY MY HERO
Happy Birthday to you!!
I love you and I will always do!! =)

Friday, September 30, 2005

HEY JUDE

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better

Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were meant to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better

And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Well don't you know it's a food who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder

Hey Jude! Don't let her down
You have found her, now go and get her
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better

So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude
You'll do the movement you need is on your shoulder

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better

(Written by: Lennon / McCartney)
WHICH PLAYGROUND ARE YOU PLAYING ON?? *Wondering* Which playground am I playing on?!?!? Okay, it's 12:30am, I'm still awake!! I'm suppose to be in bed by now, but obviously I'm still up and so don't feel like sleeping!! Just when I thought things are beginning to work out well, someone just has to poke an itchy finger in and make things bad...why?? I really, seriously wonder why...I'm so sick of this whole thing!! Call it a game if you want to!! I'm sick, I'm tired and I don't feel like playing anymore!! I wanna quit!! This is enough!! I hate to always have to worry, think and pretend!! You wanna know how I'm feeling?? Great, I'll let you in to how I'm really feeling...I feel like shit!! I feel useless, my heart is broken...feels like someone has just ripped it apart, I feel helpless, I feel insecure, I feel lousy, I feel...oh well, I just don't feel a thing anymore, how about that?!?! Everytime just when I'm ready to regain confidence and when I think I'm ready to move on, surprises shoot up!! Something has to come along to grab my heart, sink it, stab it and then drag me into a tunnel of darkness and throw me into the deep deep ocean where I'd feel lost, fearful, scared, anxious, hopeless and heartbroken. Why do I even have feelings?? Does anyone care about my feelings?? I hate to think of what to think about when things happen!! It numbs me...it scares me...it affects me!! So now tell me, does this game allow for changing players?? Pick someone else, why pick me?!?!? I wanna QUIT, now leave me alone!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!! Life...Life is like a playground...you play hard and you fall hard, you pick yourself up and you play again...fall, and up and play again...it goes on and on and on till one day you're sick of this playground, you'll just knock off!! Last night a group of us got together to celebrate Tony's (my ex-(Payne Street)housemate) 22nd birthday. As I was sitting there just looking at each of us a thought crossed my mind...each of us, from different backgrounds, different walks of life, different mentality, different needs, different wants, different desires, different perspectives...haih...very different in so many ways, but yet ironically so alike in so many ways as well!! Each has different stories to tell, different things happening in their lives, different pace of life...!! I only meet these guys probably at most twice or three times each year for a get together to celebrate birthdays, etc., but yet everytime we get together, everyone is in a different phase of life...As I observed through conversations and talks, we're all playing different scenes in different playgrounds. Some played on the same field before, some stopped by but didn't quite like it, some never even been to where others have gone before...somehow couple of times a year we'll all meet in this particular playground and revisit where we left the last time. Some would continue to climb the monkey bar, some just slide down the spiral slide, some just sit and watch, some waiting for their turns...but whatever it is, what's important is that which ever playground you're playing on, play with respect, confidence and pride...do not lose yourself in your own playground. Hold on to your own beliefs, never let anyone let you down...if you fall, pick yourself up and try again!! If it doesn't work, hop on to another playground...!! Life's a playground itself...Love it!!

Wednesday, September 21, 2005


AS INNOCENT AS A CHILD...John always does things that amuses me...!! This morning he caught my attention for the one zillionth time!! John woke up rather early this morning, cooked himself something to eat from the kitchen, after which he headed for the wooden door and kept it open, held a text book in his hand, hoping that I'd buy into the idea that he's really studying...every vehicle that passes by caught his attention, more so if it were a bike. He poked his head out each time he heard passerby passing by. And not to mention the countless times he ran out to check on the letter box today. For a minute, as I was watching him, I thought to myself, "what is he up to?!?!?!" Then it came to mind that he's waiting on a parcel from Melbourne that he bought from online!! *Sigh* John never fails to make me laugh at his child-like-ness!! He's like this little boy waiting so eagerly for a new toy to be sent to him that he wouldn't even sit 1 metre away from the door and wouldn't allow the door to shut just so that he doesn't miss mr postman when he delivers his parcel!! He's truly like a little boy trapped in a body of a 25!! Anyway, after such a long wait, he finally shut the door closed as the clock struck 5pm...coz he knows that mr postman had probably already gone home and that he has to wait for yet another day!! So, tomorrow, I hope his parcel arrives...if not he will be a disappointed little boy (yet again!!)...It just funny how we sometimes put on our little kiddo pants and behave in such child-like manner...I guess without us realising it makes it innocent too!! =)

Tuesday, September 20, 2005


JOHN and CHELLE at RIVERFIRE 2005!! Was so much fun seeing the sky lit up with beautiful glitters and sparkles and colours!!

RIVER FIRE 2005 (I'm absolutely clueless when it comes to computer stuff which explains why I don't have a clue as to why the picture didn't load where I wanted it to!!)
RIVER FIRE 2005 on 3rd September...great fireworks dancing from buildings, bridges and river of Brisbane. A colourful 30minutes presentation of stardust raining from the skies with cool music accompanying it!! If only we get raining stardust every other day...ehehheheh!! That would be sooooooooo totally cool!! =)

MY GRADUATION DAY...Finally!! *phew* I finally did it on the 22nd July 2005!! My beloved family flew from KL and HongKong to join me here in Brissy for my special occasion!! It was such a top of the world feeling to finally wear the graduation gown and especially to have my family by my side cheering me on as I walk across the stage to receive my award!! =) Also a special thanks to everyone who came to cheer me on!! ;)

CLASSY QUEEN...Made up of 8mm glass frosted white beads, 6mm purple glass faceted beads and tiny clear tube beads. This piece spells elegance...very classy and pretty!! The flower can be worn either in the center of off center depending on your own preferance. This peice has been made ages ago...but it's just that I couldn't find time to load it because of work. I'm now working almost FULL TIME at Shiki's...making me very tired and exhausted after work everyday which explains why I never seem to have time for anything else!! ;) Today is different...I've been down with a viral infection!! Since Saturday my head's been throbbing, ran a temperature, had sore throat, coughing, flu, diarrhoea...oh well you name it, I've got it!! I was so sick, I couldn't even go to work yesterday and this morning when I woke up I thought I might be able to do it, but then again...nope!! My head was soooooooo heavy and it felt like I had some heavy metal band jamming from inside my head!! So instead of going to work, I got a friend to replace me (thank goodness for understanding friends like Jaime!!) and off I went to Toowong medical centre to see a doctor (also coz Melissa reminded me that I have to see a doc...thanks Mel, so sweet of yoU!!)...was secretly hoping that the doctor would say something like, "I think you really have to consider working somewhere else...coz the hot pan and all the cooking and stress from there is doing you no good!!"...muahahhahahhah!! But instead he said, "You really need a few days of good rest before I get yourself back to work!!"...ahahahhahha, which is not quite a bad thing, at least the doctor thinks I need A FEW DAYS OF GOOD REST...Oh well, I really think I do...Initially I thought my wisdom tooth was gonna grow, that's why my gums were swallon and my head throbbing and the fever and all (coz I remembered when my little cousin was a couple of months old, and expecting his first tooth, he was down with fever and things like that...maybe I forgot I'm like 21 yrs old?!?!?)...well, turned out to be yet another prank!! No signs of wisdom tooth growing as of yet!! =) I hope my headache will go away soon, coz I don't think I can tolerate another day of sleeping in bed for more than 12 hours!! I so feel like smashing my head against the wall when I woke up this morning and it was still throbbing!! Enough is enough!! How many days do you wanna keep me off my job?!?!??! How much attention do you need from me?!?!?!??! Go away you headache nonsense!! Goooooooooo!! (",)

Tuesday, August 02, 2005


CIRCLE OF LOVE...A mother's love is like a circle...it goes round and round and never ending...This pair is made from twisted silver wire along with deep red and brownish yellow beads attached to it.

Presenting GRADUATION GIRL...a graduation gift for Geri, my friendly neighbour who will be returning home to Spore soon. I wish her all the best as she returns home and hope all things will turn out well and good for her!! As for me, I've graudated too...and now awaiting my PR application...my parents, grandma, aunt and cousins came over for my graduation ceremony which after we spent some good fun time in Sydney. I miss them so much!! I cried my eyes out when I left them at the airport to come back to Brissy...Now I'm beginning to doubt my decision, hmmm...*sigh*, but then again...there will always be a light at the end of each tunnel...I might not be able to see the light now, but I'm pretty sure I will after a while.

FRENCH VANILLA...10mm glass cat-eye bead at the end of each wire work. Sophisticated and stunning!! Out to make a difference!! ;)

Tuesday, June 28, 2005


ICY COOL...As pictured, this piece is quite long...put together with glass beads of shades of blue and green. These two colours combined make this peice looks really cool and soothing yet stunning!! Looks really good against a white or black outfit be it casual or dressy...wear it just like that or put it around the neck twice. I like to play around with my long pieces...wear it once, twice, around the wrist, or just however up to your imagination and creativity!! I think I will bring this piece along with me to Melbourne!! *yay* Btw, I'll be going on a holiday to Melbourne and Sydney from tomorrow onwards and coming back a week later!! I've just finished my exams last Saturday and now I'm as free as free can be, ahahhahahaha!! Feels really good to finally close this chapter of my life as an undergraduate student!! Well, some friends told me I should savour this moment and enjoy it to bits as in a few months time if I'm still out of job, I might feel "lost" and "bored"...ahhhhh...that doesn't sound too good ey?!? Well well...before I get there, I think I should celebrate for being free from Uni, ahhahahahha!! It's like as if I were attached with a pair of wings and now I'm finally ready to fly, ahahhahahahha!!

SOMMER DROPLETS...A fun pair that dangles as you move along...Very Boho-like too!! I have to say this pair looks far better when worn (as they drop nicely) but when captured on picture, they don't seem to bring out the "dangly" effect!! I personally love this pair...my favourite!! ;) Very carefree and FREE...just like me, hahhahah, as I've recently concluded my life of an undergraduate student!! *yay*

Friday, June 10, 2005


HEY LILAC...Very delicate pair of earrings carefully put together with Swarovski crystals of two different sizes and two different shades of lilac. Was going to name it "HEY JUDE" initially because the song was playing in the background while I was making this lovely pair!! Of course not forgetting that Geon was trying to play that song on the guitar too, ahahhahah!! Love that song, reminds me of ALison...she sang that song when we went to RedBox earlier this year, and she sang it without the help of her singing partner, ahahahhahahah!! I miss her...she's moved to her new place and is still waiting on the internet connection...hmmm...her new place is really nice, but I'm not very happy that she's moved...now she's so far away from my place and it will surely not be as convenient to "drop by" for some Maggi Mee or just to say "hi!!"...We used to go for late night supper together, that's just cause we lived near each other...now that she's moved...hmmm...anyway, I hope she's found a job or at least gone for a few interviews!! Okay, okay...now, I really gotta get back to my books...haih!! They've been calling me the whole of today but I've put them on silent mode or rather the power of procrastination in action!! Ahahahhahahah!!

Wednesday, June 08, 2005


ANGEL WORM...This pair really did look like ANGELs when I took a picture of them with flash on...the bigger beads were like the bodies and heads and the hooks looking like halos. Anyway, baby blue Swarovski beads at the bottom, climbing up to white glass frost beads, then smaller blue glass frost beads and top off with white glass frost beads again. Silver spacers were used in between beads to break the softness and to display a classy look!! *Ahem* Today is a special day, that is why I insisted on making something out of the beads to mark this day!! =) It's my grandma's birthday!! "Happy Birthday Po-Po and I love you very much!!" My grandma is my favourite old person in this whole wide world!! I recall how she used to "shield" me from getting spanked by my mommy when I was naughty as a kid!! My grandma is also my favourite cook ever!! No one beats my grandma when it comes to cooking...she cooks absolutely yummy food and very creative in thinking of what to cook for the family 24-7!! What would I do without my grandma?? Hmmm...get spanked all the time?? Ahahhahaha!! Anyway, I wish her a very happy birthday, stay pwetty all the time and I can't wait to see her at my graduation!! Yay!! Another good news on this special day...John went for his job assessment today...and guess what?? His supervisor is very happy with his performance at work and has decided to renew his contract next month!! Woo-hoo!! His supervisor said his review was done and the results were very positive...his colleagues say that he's generally a very polite person (and I went, "HUH??? POLITE?!?!?"), helpful (and I went, "WHAT?? HELPFUL?!?!"), willing to keep himself updated with the latest information on IT related stuff (that, I have to agree...), willing to follow up on his work and heaps more of good reviews that I can't even remember, ahahahhahah!! Ok, I must give him some credit...he does indeed take his work seriously and is really dedicated to doing a good job. He's an extremely handy-man when it comes to IT related stuff. He takes pride in what he does and only believes in doing the best...so for these reasons, I think he deserves a new contract too, ahahahhaha!! Congrats John!! Keep up the good work...see, I told you, people do notice your good job!! =) Yay!! *two thumbs up* And today, someone got me a little gift too!! *WinK* I got a new toe-ring, finally!! *Phew* Thanks dear!! ;)

Monday, June 06, 2005


I'm back with more beadie beads after approximately a week of not having made anything!! It feels good to "reconnect" with the beads again!! =) Thanks to my dearest Geon who saw the urgant need in me to go to the bead shop!! I was craving for more beads that I was almost lifeless from the lack of contact with them...I've been really busy with work and studies lately as exams are just around the corner...Geon was such a darling this arvo, he brought me to the bead shop despite his rush for time to complete his assignment, took time out to bring me to the beadie bead shop to grab more beads (to feed my addiction...*yeah*)!! Was only allowed 30 minutes there, so I just grabbed whatever that was "convenient" to the eyes!! FROSTY BLUE...was put together this evening!! A double layered chain with six pieces of blue oval Millefiori glass beads hanging on the shorter strand of silver chain making a mini up-side-down pyramid while six glass frost white beads hanging on the longer chain. The white beads were used to make this piece look more elaborated. A very cool-looking piece!! Ahhhhhh...*addiction fed*!! Posted by Hello

Saturday, June 04, 2005


ORIGINALITY is CREATIVITY...*wondering* Do people really feel good when copying things others do, without really thinking?? Sorta like doing it just because others do it?? Nah, I don't mean copying homework or assignment...talking about people who lacks originality and tries very hard to be who they are not...a bit like trying to replicate another someone on planet Earth. I have a feeling it's an insecure thingy that makes a person vulnerable to follow what others do...you reckon?? Despite the evidence I have following my *theory*, I think future researches should invest more time and money into this interesting area of research. *Ahem*...Looks like I really did learn something from the Psyc Reports!! Opps, btw this is a picture of my mom's hand with Hanna designs, done by me!! Ahhahhahahha, she wanted a simple design, but I wanted to spill my talent all over her hand, ahahahhahaha!! *tsk* *tsk* *tsk* These pair of hands have demonstrated so many times again and again God's love in action in my life...My mom does the laundry everyday...each piece of our clothing at home is hand-washed by my dear mom, hung up to dry in the sun, collecting them in daily before she goes to work and fold and iron them all nicely in the evening before she packs them into our wardrobe respectively!! A mother's love is never ending, as my mommy always reminds me...she says it's like a circle!! Thanks mommy!! =) Posted by Hello

Friday, June 03, 2005


PAPAYA SHOWER GEL...a gift from Eileen that she got me when she went back to Spore for a very brief trip!! Came back from work today, head straight to the shower (as I always do) to scrub off the layer of oil/dirt from cooking, preparing food, cleaning, washing, etc, etc, etc from where I work...Yes, I work at a food stall at Indooroopilly Food Court. Highly stressful job, but bearable!! And guess what?? I think I've been performing pretty well lately, my boss surprisingly gave me a pay-rise of $1 per hour!! *Yay!!* Not much, but still...enough to motivate me to go back to work with a smile on my face while serving the customers, ahahahhahahha!! And oh, back to my topic, and so I headed straight for the shower along with my new Papaya Shower Gel and a yellow meshie to scrub off whatever yucky, smelly, blackie, stinkie I brought back from work!! I feel all so refreshed and hmmm, I actually miss eating papaya from home!! :( My grandpa loves serving us papaya for dessert!! When I was back home, I always tried to get away when grandpa served us papaya and more papayas, but now that I'm away from home, and papayas are so pricy here, I miss grandpa's papaya... :( Posted by Hello