Tuesday, October 03, 2006

2yrs already?!?!

I can't imagine 2 years passed by so quickly!! Looking back at my archives, I JUST realised my blog is 2-yrs old!~!~!

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Our 1st Meet-up

There are moments where I'll think back of how we got to know each other and the sweet memories will bring a silly grin to my face... that moment came juz now and tat brought abt this post...

I still cannot believe that God is so kind to me. I still remember when I first got to know Eddie, I juz got discharged from hospital the day before. Was feeling all depressed and blue, trying to get a grip on life, learn from mistakes and pick myself up... That happened more than a year ago, 17 June 2005. It was a Friday.

I was supposed to meet up with my god-bro, Desmond in Orchard, partly to cheer me up - for a meal of my favorite - Japanese food buffet. We arrange to meet in Wheelock Place.

Then this guy, whom I got to know from WhoLivesNearYou.com the previous nite after I got discharge from AH, called me while I was in a frenzy rush to get ready coz I woke up late for my appt with Desmond. He offered to send me to Orchard and he can be downstairs in 15min.

Never being afraid of meeting net friends, I paused for one second, and said, "OK, see you downstairs in a while." Goodness~ others might say, never met him before and 1st time you meet up, you hop into his car... tsk tsk, beware of strangers!

But I was not afraid, I was never afraid of making new friends and meeting strangers. I was thinking more of the free ride to Orchard, so I won't be late for my appointment. And so, 15min later he called, I met him downstairs. That was the 1st time I met EDDIE (my precious darling now)... :)

There was the awkward moment when he saw me, I imagined him to feel disappointed. After all, on the net, all my photos are carefully chosen from a pile of perhaps a hundred others, plus all the photo editing skills I learnt from my poly education during my multimedia software engineering days proved to be very useful. But that day, my hair was still wet from shower, with flyaway hair all over my face, no makeup, super pale from all the medicine and lack of sleep.

But I dun care! I juz smile and start talking – non-stop. Just so that there won’t be awkward silence during the car ride. LoL! He muz have thot how can I be so noisy.

Both of us remembered this stupid question I asked him in the car, “Are you a good guy, or juz a plain stupid guy?” Because he was not “on the way” to Orchard, so gave me a ride. He purposely skipped work, came to my house, juz to send me to Orchard. That’s pretty dumb right? Afterall, he dun even knows me then… He din answer my question directly, he grinned and change the topic.

When we reached Wheelock Place, he juz dropped me and said he'll call me again. I din think he'll call again, I thought I've scare him with all my non-stop chatter and embarrassing question. I did keep thinking of him when I met up with Desmond. Afterall, he's really nice to send me all the way to town from Jurong without expecting anything. Haha!

And so, my first impression of him, NICE GUY... a little shy and quiet, with a sense of humor, smartly dressed with good color coordination, weird specs though (till now, he insist his that pair of weird specs is nice)...

Whenever I think of this incident, I never fail to grin like a silly girl... From then on, my life changed - for the better.

Monday, July 17, 2006

Cross-stitching - Part One


Since I'm very very bored at work now, I shall blog a little.

Anyway, that's not the main topic abt my this blog entry. The main topic is my new HOBBY!! I picked up cross-stitching!!! It's been more than 6 weeks now, and I'm not bored of it YET~ so YES~! I think this hobby is going to stay... I did a few "projects" which are ALL still kinda faulty, coz I haven't really get the hang of it. BUT I swear that I will stitch until I do ONE PREFECT one with absolutely no flaws and no mistakes at all~ Let's start with the first one...

It was nearly our 10th month anniversary together at that time (which was in early June). So I'm kinda looking for a gift to buy for Eddie. After walking around the whole of Jurong Point with absolutely no idea what to get for Eddie at all, I thot of my TPB fren, Violet. She's the kind of girl who will make something for her bf during special occasions and so I thot, why not I make something too...

I walked into the knitting shop in Jurong Point to see what the shop all about. Afterall, the shop have been there for so long and I've yet to walk in before. And to see whether I can pick up some materials if I wanna make something for Eddie. Then I saw the cross-stitch kits on display. And so, I picked one - Precious Moment tissue pack cross-stitch kit.

It's quite tough to do that one~ Being a beginner and having no prior experience at all to cross-stitching. I was very excited when I open the pack, but was kinda demoralised when I see what was inside. The shop assistant told me there will be "instructions" inside and it's quite easy to do. But what I saw was a piece of white cloth, a needle, a piece of paper telling me various kinda stitches, the threads and a chart.

It's the first time I see a cross-stitch chart. Needless to say, I dun know how read the chart. The instructions which I expected to see, aren't really instructions since I dunno how to interpret it. Haha~ It's really quite bad... Afterall, I was having quite high expectations of the instructions to guide me. I din know how many strands of threads I'm supposed to use. Basically, I din know how to begin!! LoL~!

After struggling for the first few days, stitching diligently every day after work, I managed to get the design out even though it looks very awful~ Because of the fact that I din know that the top stitches have to be in the same direction, my whole design look kinda crap~ BUT Eddie told me, it looks fine~ hahahaa.... so nvm la, I still go on to complete the whole "project". After abt 10 days, I managed to finish it but becoz I dun have enough thread of the same color to complete the fringe, I used a different color.

So conclusion, first project failed miserably even though I completed it... I will upload the pic of the finished product, WHEN I got the time~ ;P

Friday, June 30, 2006

Five-Factor Personality Test

Your Five Factor Personality Profile


Extroversion:

You have high extroversion. You are outgoing and engaging, with both strangers and friends. You truly enjoy being with people and bring energy into any situation. Enthusiastic and fun, you're the first to say "let's go!"

Conscientiousness:

You have medium conscientiousness. You're generally good at balancing work and play. When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done. But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it.

Agreeableness:

You have high agreeableness. You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly. Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone. You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance.

Neuroticism:

You have high neuroticism. It's easy for you to feel shaken, worried, or depressed. You often worry, and your worries prevent you from living life fully. You tend to be emotionally reactive and moody. Your either flying very high or feeling very low.

Openness to experience:

Your openness to new experiences is medium. You are generally broad minded when it come to new things. But if something crosses a moral line, there's no way you'll approve of it. You are suspicious of anything too wacky, though you do still consider creativity a virtue.


I think it's pretty accurate...

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

petty me...

Today I realised, in my relationship, how petty I am. And I'm ashamed of myself. Just recently, I was telling my girlfriends about some issues which I'm unhappy abt in my relationship and today I realised I am actually very petty. And I really feel love - from Eddie.

Some time ago, after my Taiwan trip, I was feeling really down coz everything seems to be going wrong for me. Most importantly, I feel lost and doubtful in everything I do, including my relationship.

But Eddie always make me feel blessed. Before he went for reservist last Sat, he told me that he's going to fix something new to his car and will leave the car in the garage for 2 weeks. I put on a really grumpy face, coz I wasn't happy that he's spending so much money, plus I actually have hopes that he'll lend me his car when he goes for reservist. And I told him so straight, coz I was really disappointed.

And so on Sunday evening, he told me he's not fixing the bodykit anymore and I can use the car when he's away. He din exactly tell me the reason, but I know it's becoz he took my feelings into consideration.

BUT something terrible happen today, coz I was juz not concentrating when I was driving. My whole mind was thinking abt the interview which I juz had. And I ruin his rims. Expensive ones which he JUST changed. Worst thing is, I even promised him that I will be extra careful with his car. That moment, I feel that the trust he has in me is misplaced. I felt so guilty.

The moment I hear the sound, I knew I'll be in deep trouble. Afterall, I always have the thinking that recently, his car is more important than me. I keep thinking whether I shld tell him since he's in reservist. I dun want him to lose sleep over this in camp since he'll keep thinking abt it. At the same time, I dun want to be lying to him at all. But he caught something in my voice just now, and I knew I had to tell him. I braced myself for a scolding, at least some form of it.

But Eddie just said, "It's OK, dun worry abt it. You din mean to." And all of a sudden, I feel so guilty for even thinking of him in a bad way. He put in so much effort in maintaining his car!! And he din even blame me at all. I feel so terrible. If he's angry, he's keeping it in him, coz I dun feel it. Just to make me feel better, he din even scold me.

And for me, I feel upset sometimes even with the smallest hiccups... Now, I know how petty I am.

Now I just hope that when he sees his car, he won't be too upset. Sigh~

Monday, June 19, 2006

Angelic Tricia



Tricia, you're an Angel!

Just like the haloed and winged guardians of good, you truly have a heart of gold, sweet Angel. Whenever there's a chance to pitch in, save the day or just make life easier for the people around you, you're the one for the job.

You don't just jump in without planning — you use your angelic head to figure out how to do things right the first time, like only the most dependable goddesses can. Whether brainstorming a new solution to a problem, planning a surprise party for your parents, or lending your friends a wing to cry on, you've got the right instincts, so follow them whenever you can. As natural as it is for you to take care of the people around you, don't forget to treat yourself right, too. The best friendships, and loves, of a lifetime tend to blossom when you become your own guardian angel.

So don't listen to those who say nice girls finish last. People have always seen you as a goddess of thoughtfulness and good intentions, and it hasn't slowed you down a bit. All in all, Angel, you've got it made with your glowing attitude and ability to see from on high. So get out there and change the world!

What's Your Goddess Identity?

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I simply love doing quizzes! makes me feel good... LoL! ;)

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Taiwan here we come!!

I'm going to TAIWAN! Hooray!! *griNz*

Finally I get to get out of the country and go on a long holiday~ I kinda miss the feeling of exploring a new place! A new country, a new city... A world totally different!

Ever since Melbourne trip last May, I've been craving to travel again... to a totally different place. I miss Melbourne~ the exploration of the city based on almost no preparation proved to be quite fun. Basically we just walk around and end up on wherever the path brings us to. Sometimes with a specific location in mind, sometimes NONE...

I hate to join tour groups even though they bring us to places with a planned itinery, transport all taken care of and meals as well... I would rather go free and easy and explore every place on my own! Afterall, it's a city... It shldn't be that difficult to get around to places.

The thing I hate about joining a package tour is that we're rounded up like chickens every time they need us to gather and go on to another place. Every destination we go to, it's a rough 15min to take photos and we're hurrying off to another destination again... And sometimes, the whole trip can be totally spoiled becoz of selfish tour mates or lousy tour guides! Worst of ALL, usually the morning gathering time is 7.30AM!! I'm still half-asleep and I got to rush down to the lobby, grab watever is left of the buffet breakfast and we're off to wherever they want to bring us... *SIGH* It's supposed to be a HOLIDAY, not torture camp... I wonder how many pple out there agrees with me?

I'm glad Eddie is as adventurous as me... Willing to accomodate my preference. I just hope we dun argue on where to go when we're over there... LOL! This will be our second trip overseas~ Not counting Batam actually, coz that's a simple weekend getaway... The first one is to Thailand, Bangkok! During X'mas last year...

The trip to Bangkok, I made the mistake of wearing flip-flops and walking the WHOLE day... Without proper foot support, I ended up with a backache after one day! My ankles and my feet feels like it's going to drop off ANYTIME ;P So, this time round, I went to get myself a proper pair of shoes that I hope will provide more comfort compared to my flip-flops... Afterall, we'll be walking around for 7 days! WAHAHA~ 7-days out of this country! away from WORK~ I hope we have enough time to go to Taipei, Hualian and Taichung...

I'll be leaving on Friday!! Hope I'll have loads of fun~

Saturday, May 20, 2006

BUSY. reason or excuse?

It's been a long time since I blog. It's becoz I'm too busy... And then sometime last week,I can't remember which day exactly, I was watching the 9pm show on Channel 8. In the show, Fann Wong rushed to her caligraphy lesson conducted by Chen Hanwei and she said "你说得对。 没时间,很忙,只不过是都市人的借口。" - translated to be "to have no time, to be busy, is just an excuse that citydwellers always give"

And somehow, this phrase stuck in my mind. I keep thinking about this these few days. I've been giving this reason, or rather, excuse everytime my friends ask me out. But the fact is, I feel that I dun even have time for myself since I started working that I dun wanna go out with anyone. I just wanna stay home and REST... It's not very healthy actually. I drifted apart from my closest friends. I dun really know what's happening in their lives recently, because I was "too busy"...

Too busy with what?!?! Sometimes I ask myself this question too. But I dunno the real answer to this question actually. Is it the long hours at work? Most of the time I work 8.15am to 9pm... But not everyday though. Sometimes I got so tired and pissed that I'll "RUN" home at 6pm. Or is it because I'm working so near to home? I rather go home than travel out to town to meet my friends... So it LAZINESS then, right? Or is it because I rather come back home and just watch TV with my bf?

Sigh~ TOO BUSY!! is it an just an excuse or a valid reason? actually I don't know the answer as well...

But it's true that I haven't been meeting up with my friends. Just wanna let all of you (my friends) know that I miss you all too... but I'm really just too tired (both physically and mentally) to move my lazy ass, so I apologize if you asked me out and I keep saying "I'm sorry, I'm busy on blah blah blah date."

Hope one day I can stop being a hermit and come out to meet pple... =P

Friday, May 05, 2006

Self-esteem In Great Shape~?!?!

Tricia, your self-esteem is In Great Shape!!

Good for you! Your self-esteem looks pretty healthy to us! Maybe you don't consider yourself a total rock star, but our guess is that others do! Regardless of what other people think, you know that you're pretty darn great.

You also know that a big part of feeling good and looking good is taking care of yourself and treating your body right. The key is in your attitude and not freaking out when you don't get the greatest grade on a test or when someone else has the same outfit on as you. You take it in stride and see that it's the big picture that matters most. Your mature and confident approach will surely take you straight to the top in anything you do. Congrats! Keep it up!

Does Your Self-Esteem Need a Makeover?
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well, I certainly hope so... ;P

Monday, April 17, 2006

BROWN~ dull right?!

Take this test at Tickle Tricia, Your true color is BROWN!

You're brown, a credible, stable color that's reminiscent of fine wood, rich leather, and wistful melancholy. Most likely, you're a logical, practical person ruled more by your head than your heart. With your inquisitive mind and insatiable curiosity, you're probably a great problem solver. And you always gather all of the facts before coming to a timely, informed decision. Easily intrigued, you're constantly finding new ways to challenge your mind, whether it's by reading the newspaper, playing a trivia game, or composing a piece of music. Brown is an impartial, neutral color, which means you tend to see the difference between fact and opinion easily and are open to many points of view. Trustworthy and steady, you really are a brown at heart.

What's Your True Color?
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BROWN?!?! of all colours, I'm the dullest colour eh~ hahaha... I never thought I'll get this colour ;P

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Of Elephants and Ants...

I was showering halfway when I recall what Andrew said during our last poly gathering at Fish & Co...

When the elephants fight, the ants die...

Andrew was refering to NS life. I feel that it applies to the corporate world too~ sigh! I feel like an ant. Like a pawn as well... I am feeling very resentful over the fact that my manager wants us to go back and work on Good Friday if we din hit our run rate~ We all know that he wants to outperform every other managers, fighting for the 1st position in a chart. He is THE ELEPHANT And all of us under him have to work extra time EVERYDAY when he's around. Eventually, all of us gets tired out and our fighting spirit dies~ We are THE ANTS.

I don't know how my colleagues feel actually. But I feel quite angry. I feel like I'm being punished, like school days. It shouldn't be this way!!! I feel that I shouldn't be force to work on a PUBLIC HOLIDAY!! If I need to (work), it should be voluntarily. I actually feel less pressurised without him around. I perform better and feel better every morning. I actually look forward to work, WHEN HE IS NOT AROUND. Sigh~

Saturday, March 25, 2006

The Wicked

I got to know a marvelous quiz and I'm going to share my joy with all of you. LoL~ Will need a little wit and basic IT skills to pass the levels though... I'm hooked and still stuck at level 11 as of now!

Go try it out and have fun!

Sunday, March 05, 2006

starLett vs Black Mafia

Today, I woke up at 8am, feeling all comfortable and "rested". 1st time in a 3 mths~ then I went back to bed coz Eddie is still sleeping... Then I woke up again at 11.30am feeling really grumpy, coz first thing he told me is he's gonna go to a friend's place to wash his car!! Alamak~!

ok, I know I'm having a typical GIRL reaction, coz I'm jealous of his car~ ;P He even have a name for his car lor!! It's called "Black Mafia". *roll eyes* After changing to this new car, he's been a little caught up with the excitment and been showering all the attention on his car instead of.. ahem... ME! I get a little fed up with him for even surfin all the car forums... HAHA!

I think my reaction is so big tat he decide not to go wash car liao~ But I feel very happy eh. I thot he'll really go and leave me alone on a Sunday~ Afterall, I haven't had the time to really rest and enjoy my weekend for a long time coz all my Sundays are spent working at roadshows... =( But in the end, he juz decided not to go wash his car and accompany me at home... ;) my darling is a gem~

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

A meaningful quote


Never continue in a job you don't enjoy.
If you're happy in what you're doing,
you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace.
And if you have that, along with physical health,
you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined.
         -- Johnny Carson


From this quote, I realised I'm quite a failure in my own life eh...
1st - I dun really like my job... therefore I dun have inner peace... I guess tat's why I feel frustrated and angry at myself everyday?!?!

2nd - I'm not very healthy now... or rather, feeling downright weak...

DAMN~! Everything is juz going wrong for me!!!

Monday, January 16, 2006

Our new bands

I had one of my greatest secret wish fulfilled today. Eddie now wears a ring similar to mine!! Heez... It means a lot to me actually. Although I've never said it out loud and told him tat I love the idea of wearing couple rings, I've always secretly wished tat some day we'll be doing so... And today is the day!

It's nothing romantic~ we were juz walking down Orchard Road yakking away when he said let's go buy a pair of nice rings. I din think he was for real till we started walking into different jewellery shops to browse though their "wedding bands" collection... And then at GoldHeart, we saw something tat really captures our attention. The feeling is great!! Especially at this point of time when I need like tons of attention and security, this really means a lot a lot to me... =D

Although it might sound a little silly, but holding his hand and feeling the ring there juz right on his finger makes me smiles... Now even thinking abt it makes me grinz.

Alright, I'm gng to bed and have a sweet sweet dream... Darling, thank you for this! muack!!

Saturday, January 14, 2006

guilt and heartache...


Recently, I realised the meaning of real heartache and guilt. I came to understand how sometimes physical pain and wound dun really hurt when one is overwhelmed with guilt and loses something important. The heartache numbs the physical pain. Crying helps take away some pain, but the heartache and guilt will always be there...

I lost something important to me coz I had no choice. I will learn to be more careful next time and strive to work hard so that the same thing won't result in the same decision ever again. Now, I'll have to take good care of my health coz having good health is really important to everyone.

Most importantly, I'm glad Eddie is always there for me. I found the one, and I'll always treasure him.