It's astra...

2011-12-24T04:43:00.000-08:00

Don't say you like me unless you really want to be with me,

because I'm sick and tired already.

Thank you.

2011-11-30T10:11:00.000-08:00

Arghhhh.... I can't sleep :(

My mind is preoccupied with lots of thoughts though...

Seriously, I don't know what am I doing...

Like am I doing the right thingS or why am I creating mess in my life?

Good night................................ or well... I wish it will be a good one............

2011-11-30T09:57:00.000-08:00

Hmm... sometimes I don't know what the hell am I doing...

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..............

2011-11-12T05:45:00.000-08:00

I know that I shouldn't fall for you...

But I just like you...

I think of you...

I dream of being with you...

I feel happy when you are beside me...

What am I going to do...

2011-11-07T02:57:00.000-08:00

What exactly is love?

I want my happy ending like those in the fairy tales...

2011-09-29T20:22:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we have to just let go of the past memories when there isn't any reason to cherish it anymore. Though it's going to be hard, it's better than letting it tie you down.
I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight :)
Love and Happiness upon me and my loved ones..
Thank you.

2011-07-04T03:42:00.000-07:00

I feel so ashamed of myself today...

What the...

Crying in front of my ESL teacher, is such a disgrace...

I didn't want to... but tears just flowed out of my eyes, out of control...

2011-06-27T00:09:00.000-07:00

I don't like today...

Got back my ESL Quiz and Essay 1..

I didn't do well for both...

8 marks were minus off because I didn't follow the instructions (circle the correct answer)...

Maybe I should be grateful that my teacher didn't minus the first section marks...

and my essay, is forever the same reason...

Grammatical errors that caused me to lose marks...

I hate it...

Forgot to bring my keys again, with my blurred vision as I struggled to walk under the sun because it was too glaring (doctor put some eye drops that will caused some side effects)..

But thankfully, there's nothing wrong with my eyes...

Seriously, I hate English :'(

2011-06-03T06:57:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling a little depressed and lonely tonight...

Beats me... But I guess it's because I really miss my friends whom I kind of lost contact with...

Alright, and when will he finally arrive?

I'm getting a little impatient tonight...

bless us

2011-05-17T16:31:00.001-07:00

Going to fly off to Tokyo tonight...

Just a short getaway with Mama...

Feeling excited because this is our first exclusive trip together...

I must be a good daughter during the trip (I'm praying hard)

and let this holiday be safe and happy for both of us!

2011-05-16T08:46:00.000-07:00

I was shopping online at http://www.wholesale-dress.net/

finding for clothes and this shirt simply caught my eyes :)

So cute! The teddy bear print which look like a pig (according to mu mom! LOL!)

and the peter pan collar... :) Shopping makes me happy!

2011-04-25T07:14:00.000-07:00

I want to go Japan

again..... :(

Argh... I don't like my sister!!!!!

sweet dreams

2011-04-23T19:52:00.000-07:00

I dreamed of Jerry today! Faint!

In my dream, he was my SOCI lecture mate!!!

He wasn't in the lecture theatre though...

When I went to the toilet, I met him there!

He fell down and hurt himself (as was predicted by a fortune teller who wrote in a chinese newspaper)

I cleaned his bicycle while I tried to talk to him and haha...

we went for breakfast together!!!!!

a little surprise

2011-04-16T22:10:00.000-07:00

A little surprise to my UB friends...

Since exams are approaching, I hope to give them so encouragement.

In a blink of an eye, it's coming to the end of our first semester!

I hope they will like it :)

dreams...

2011-04-16T05:05:00.000-07:00

I dreamed of my bunny today...

Yes, again... despite the fact that he had already left me for four years..

It always seem so real whenever he is in my dreams and when I woke up,

it took me a few seconds to distinguish the reality, and there was when

I felt a tinge of sweet yet bitter feeling...

2011-04-04T08:18:00.000-07:00

Recently friends have been telling me tales about the others...

I don't know who I should believe...

I don't want to accuse anyone...

Sometimes being ignorance is a good thing...

But I don't understand why some beg to differ...

I'm not unaware of the situation,

I just wish to be...

and I want to be happy...

rain

2011-03-10T02:27:00.000-08:00

Close your eyes and listen to the rain as it hits the Earth...

I love the rain... the unique smell, the taste of fresh blandness, the cold feeling when it touches my body and when I lift my head and see where the rain comes from, I feel a connection with heaven... I love the rain...

love love love

2011-02-01T19:56:00.000-08:00

I'M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My friend is in love with her prince!!!!!!!!

So sweet!!!!

I can't wait to meet and listen endearingly to her love story! :)

This is so exciting!

Dear Knight,

I'm here waiting for you!

Love,

Your Princess

t-shirt

2011-01-27T06:21:00.000-08:00

Van said that she bought a NUS PSY TEE for me! :)

How cool is that!

Though I can't get into NUS, having its t-shirt kind of accomplish my dreams...

Since I can't be a local university student, I will be the pseudo one...

Lying to everyone that I'm a NUS Psychological student but not myself...

Because deep in my heart, I know I'm not...

How pathetic I am...

Daddy's love....

2011-01-20T01:48:00.000-08:00

Daddy's love...

It's heart wrecking for a dad to know the consequences of being an Iranian prisoner yet he has to butter up beautiful words to his child where he might never meet again...

Daddy, I love you... and I'm sorry that I wonder why I always want to make you angry and did not have the courage to tell you I'm sorry...

My UB Orientation

2011-01-18T06:24:00.000-08:00

Hello 2011! :) Here's my first entry of the new year!

I would like to start on a fresh and happy post for 2011 and no doubts, it will be on my new university life!

Truthfully, I never thought of getting into University at Buffalo (well, at least for the past 20/21 years?)

However, I think it wasn't really that gloomy as I imagined...

Hey, I got to chill from the loads of stress at local universities!

I'm so thankful that I've have my orientation mates to accompany me through my transition to the new school life!

They took it away from the forest of lonely and anxiety! What a heave relief!

So here are some pictures during my orientation at Sembawang park!

The guys had to perform a impromptu fairytale skit based on selected songs!

Before the skit started, we were kind of panic stricken..

Playing the "Drama Mama" game...

OG1 Rocks!

Self-introduction... Boy... what should I say la!

The full members of OG1!!!

Gong Cha

2010-10-05T06:31:00.000-07:00

It was Saturday, 2 October 2010...

After a day work at Sentosa, I was about to attend Xin Yi's 21st Birthday Party...

As Vanessa told me she was going to be late, I roamed around Vivo City as it beats waiting alone at the mundane MRT Station...

There, there... I chanced upon a drink stall, Gong Cha, that caught my full attention...

Reason 1: I was quenched for thirst...

Reason 2: What's with that queue? (Being a typical Singaporean)

Thence, I joined the queue, waited and decided to order their specialty Honey Lemon White Pearl with Ai-Yu...

I drank it for the very first mouth and my taste buds were elated treated by the remarkable taste and of course my desert throat was freshen up!

This bubble tea of $3++ also brought me back to Shi Lin Market at Taipei, where Zi and I bought a cup of 青蛙下蛋 - a famous drink that was said not to be missed.

I'm going to indulge more Gong Cha healthy tea the next time I'm at Vivo... :)

(p.s. They have a website too!)

A NEW CHAPTER?

2010-09-07T06:12:00.000-07:00

I haven't been faithfully devoting my time in updating this ancient blog for two major reasons;

1) Lazy

2) Depressed

The past beleaguer trauma has really affected me that I didn't have my period for like 5 months! I didn't even realised it till this question was posted by my dermatologist, who had left me into deep reflection over it... The true horror stories that Lay Peng told me really freak me out where she mentioned that her friend ate the hormones pills, which was prescribed by a doctor, which made her gained 20KG!!!! WHAT THE.... Hence, for the first ever time, I feel so relief when it arrived! Whew!!!

Since I can't really updated much about my childcare job due to the privacy of my little angels... I shall shared my days at Fort!!! Yes... Fort!!!! It's been months since I stepped into this memorable historic attraction... Though I was relatively disturbed by the fact that someone cleared the exterior of my locker, except for the mirror, without the consent of mine, I was overall feeling contented on that particular day (ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DYING TO SLEEP ON THE BLACK CUSHION SOFA!!!) ... I just love the fort and it reminds me of the good old memories that we all shared together by different people who wrote short stories in my path of life...

This is simply stunning...

Just so relaxing...

The second cruise that past by at Fort when I'm at Fort 4...

when I was walking to fort with a heart of great feelings...

Shall start the day with a smile :)

(P.S. Today Michelle* cried again when I was leaving... and she kissed me 3 times on my scarred cheeks! Thankfully, her mom arrived soon! I shall see the children in few more hours times!)

2010-07-14T07:02:00.000-07:00

I don't know why but god really crushed me today...

I have been living in torment for the past few months...

Waiting for a positive letter to arrive and telling me there's hope for me...

My letters arrived later than the rest which gave me a glimpse of faith that I could get in...

Times and again, I have been hit ruthlessly with no mercy...

But none hurt as much as today...

I was told that School of Art & Social Sciences was still considering me last week, whereby I was supposed to receive a reply by end-June...

I was betting on my last hope...

and when today is my sister's birthday,

it finally arrived...

I couldn't bear to bring the news to my family nor do I dare to cry...

I can't believe the result...

For the first ever time did I fail in academic terms...

(and when it is the first time I am independent to make my own choices)

I badly want to study in local university, Sociology...

But why don't you want to give me a chance to prove myself....

i love you, baby bear...

2010-07-06T05:21:00.000-07:00

I'm dead beat today because there's a horde number of children in my class...

A majority of children were back and there's an additional of 3 new children in this week!

At about 5p.m., the children were given free time where they waited for their parents or guardians to fetch them home... and I just couldn't help but took a photo of this precious child because her actions were irresistibly adorable!

Baby bear is going to sleep... covering a blanket so that she won't be cold

(p.s. that tiny red 'thing' is a rubber dinosaur toy!)

Shall read a bedtime story to baby bear and pat her to sleep!

Oh...How could I ever get tired of her lovable actions!

flyers :)

2010-07-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

Cheers! :) Another school excursion with the children yesterday! We went to Esplanade and watched a play- "The Magic Ocean" which lasted for 40 minutes where colourful clown fishes, luminous jelly fishes, gigantic whale, motherly turtle, cute star fish and the hilarious hermit crab swam around us accompanied with the stunning live music... Beautiful... But my pumps that I adore like a precious gem were destroyed by a hyperactive student :( Argh!

And today! It's my first time to Singapore Flyers and it's for FREE! Haha... thanks to Papa :)
Though it rained, I had a happy time with Daddy, Mummy and Jie Jie... Too lazy to write... Pictures talk then!

Up at the flyers...

City of lights!

I love this photo! Mummy and Daddy are so adorable!

Our tickets :)

Dining at Popeyes...

My food!!!! Hungry!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lion roars!!!!

lil o zone

2010-06-25T07:29:00.000-07:00

Monday was a pleasant day to me where I was entitled to accompany my little ones to Lil O Zone at Orchid Community Club! As much as the children love field trips, I absoutely adore those special day out as it spells for FUN & HAPPINESS! The outing was well-spent where the children had a good time expelling their superfluous energy in the 99% safe environment. Yup! MIMI was there too!!! Horray!!! :) I was jubilant to see her though she was assigned to another class...

Something random... I love TOY STORY 3!!!
The plot is flawessly-written which suitable for all ages with a touch of love, dejection and humour in the mist of the thrilling adventure of the toys! Love it!!! And now... I'm waiting for Despicable Me! The little girl in the middle is extremely adorable! Right now, watch the trailer for F-R-E-E! LOL!

2010-06-20T07:03:00.000-07:00

Suddenly... I feel so broken-hearted when my mom shed tears for me...

Indeed, I had fallen that hard this time...

I'm sorry....

ambiguous future

2010-06-15T07:19:00.000-07:00

I seemed to be lost track of the accelerating time where I tried my best to be preoccupied with the massive workload; which caused me to be mentally exhausted... I feel sick of my current hectic lifestyle yet I am rather in-tuned to it... The moment I stop and rest, I am haunted with my ambiguous future...Yes, I am a scary cat who don't dare to face the reality... I feel so insecure and uncertain as the dates of receiving from the admission university are creeping soon in the mailbox... And I know I have to face it soon...

IT'S GRADUATION!

2010-05-24T04:32:00.000-07:00

Hey...Any idea what day is today?

What?! You don't know?
IT'S ASTRA YAP LUTING'S GRADUATION DAY!!!

Featuring Mama, Jie Jie and Papa who took their day off to celebrate with me!

and gosh! I could have ever forget my poly besties!

These two girls brighten my days when the skies were gloomy and dark...

I'm proud to say that we stick together after the 3 years where we gone through sorrows and laughters and those crazy assignments that drove us nuts!! :)

and something special... we even encountered a female 'ghost' that my heart skipped a beat in the sudden shock and fear!!!

Thanks Mimi and Vanessa!!! I love you girls and I wish both of you success in your future studies and may we continue to be friends till forever! I love you!!! :D

2010-05-16T19:54:00.000-07:00

I'm mentally drained... even when I'm sleeping, I'm having nightmares...

Let it soon be over,please.........give me a good news.... I beg....

2010-04-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

Reminiscing back to my secondary school days, I used to day-dream about going to Taiwan to have a glimpse of Ren Fu where he worked at SET TV Station and I shall wait for him there merely to take a photo with him and to pass him his favorite black pepper crab or pandan cake... The thought of it unknowingly brought happiness to me where I would smiled to myself like an insane person...

The eight days holiday trip to Taiwan may not be what I used to expect. Nevertheless, I had a great time with Zi & Ant... I LOVE TAIWAN TOO! I'm going to pen down my feelings in my journal... and within an instant, I'm back in Singapore!!! :X

I started the day rather reluctant to work, at the childcare centre, by consistently pressing the snooze button of my cellphone... However, this negative feeling was gone when I was greeted ecstatically by the children :) I was jubilant when Aden*'s mom came and told me that Aden* has been asking for me, calling "Teacher Ting, Teacher Ting..." at home and school! In addition, it's my very first time that when I was knocking off today, the children from N1 class (where I relief them in the afternoon) chorused "Bye Bye, Teacher Ting" and took turns to hug and kiss me!!! My face was wet with their saliva yet I feel so bliss!

pray...

2010-04-07T10:30:00.000-07:00

and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray, and I pray,

Please God, I hope that you hear me and will answer to my prayers...

Thank you...

PROM PRINCESS :)

2010-04-01T05:42:00.000-07:00

The hectic work life that I'm facing literally "drained" me...

I have been feeling so exhausted and is still currently feeling so...

and indeed, time flies in a bullet speed that makes me feel lost!

Here is it... My prom night 2010! :)

It's a pity that I didn't style my hair but at least I don't look ugly :)

Oops! The wrong one!!! These two photos were taken in 2006!!!

and I still remembered that I took the tiara from the Prom Queen!

and it was at our school hall!!!

This is it! ECH 2010 Prom Night at Meritus Mandarin :)

Ya... Black dress again... Cause it gives an effect of a slimier me..

In fact, I have 5 black dresses!!! -.-"

I tied my hair when I reached home and I think I should done it before prom!!! Spastic!!!

P.S: 8 MORE DAYS TO TAIWAN!!! FEELING SCARED AND EXCITED :)

RAIN,RAIN GO AWAY

2010-03-28T07:07:00.000-07:00

I hate to admit it but I'm seriously anxious when I heard that Daddy's student received a call from NTU for an interview too and his GPA is 3.8!!!!

Holy Holy... Goodness Gracious.... I'm feeling really stressed up...

When will be my turn??? ARGH!!!

In the meantime, I also hope that Watie will be feeling a little better as things seemed to obstructing our way... I'm going to take a mighty umbrella and fight against the pouring rain!

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

result release...

2010-03-19T05:31:00.000-07:00

As my final results are out today, it kind of marked the end of my Polytechnic years...

I couldn't really sleep the whole night as I was overly-anxious about my results...

I woke out four or five times, only to be assuring myself that it was too early and it's time for bed... I even glued to my notebook and waited for the webpage to release my results...

At last, in the wee morning of 6a.m., I worriedly tried to find for my cumulative results which was hidden at the bottom of the page...

Truth to be told, I wasn't satisfied with it though my this semester result is considered relatively good... I desperately hope that I can get into NTU or SMU to Sociology...

NUS? Don't need to think about it where the 10th percentile is 3.48 for Arts and Social Sciences... Gosh, this sucks...

A little note to my dearest friend: Tan Zi Lin

2010-03-17T06:04:00.000-07:00

Dearest Zi Lin,

I don't know since when did I get so attached to you too...

But what I know is that I'm not going to cut this magical bond that ties us together...

You have been strong in the darkest night; shimmering your light upon the fortians since the very day...

Though I may be the meeker one, you can still share your future sorrows as well as joy to me...

I am utmost willing to be by your side; listening to the familiar voice of yours...

just like the little bunnies in this picture, I simply love your accompany...I remember the times we danced (or rather you danced) during Sentosa's Parties...

the short period of Sport Times after work...

Fantastic birthday celebrations that you organised...

Lunch at Pantry/TOS or Dinner at Banquet/Restaurants...

And of course, your love for Fort and us... I know it's hard to leave... But I believe that no matter where you are, you will always still be one of us...

Though it's time to go... But I'm still here and please do turn back and talk to me like ever before... I LOVE YOU ZI...AND I REALLY DO...

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE

2010-03-13T04:08:00.000-08:00

Yes!!!! THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE trailar is out! :)

dinner time...

2010-03-12T18:34:00.000-08:00

Thanks Mimi and Vanessa for your accompany!

I simply cherish the moments we spent...

Weeks ago, I was on the verge of tears when the train stopped at Dover Station...

I saw many Singapore Polytechnic students hanging out at the bus stop which reminded me about my school days at Ngee Ann Polytechnic... My three years of joy and sorrow, and in an instant, it became part of my history...

I'm really delighted that we met yesterday for dinner :)

Mimi!!! You cut your hair!!!!! Haha!!!

Vanessa!!! We are going to Prom together!!!

Van! Don't block Mimi lei!!!!

That's better :)

Hey! There's a double reflection at the far-left!

When Mimi and I ran out of poses...

Cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

comparison...

2010-03-07T06:37:00.000-08:00

My mind kept winding back to the scene when a particular person mentioned to me about the comparison between the present and past Ford* standards...Seriously, I feel that I have an extensive tape recorders of people telling me on how 'perfect' was the past Ford*, and I definetly have no wish to hear further... I'm not against to these people and of course, it's good to make improvements :) But somehow, I have no understanding on why people (be it work, school or life) like to say "the past is the best" Don't you think it's pretty pathetic that these people think that there isn't some beautiful colours right now?

Personally, what they said is true to a certain extent... However, I beg to differ more...
I remember vividly when I first joined, they said "welcome to the dark world" and told me stories of people who mistrust, make use and back-stab each other which indeed was somehow accurate...The staff turnover rate was so high back then, where I lost count how many people come and go... Furthermore, the 'lifestyle' back then was considered relax (which I wonder it is good or bad)...
The good? Of course, there is.. The playground back then was in good condition, there were more cleaners and punctuality...

I can't say that I'm a veteran..But at least I have gone through several phrases where I oversaw the different management and changes.. Truthfully, I just loathe when people commented that the standards back then was excellent.. Sigh... may these people have some constructive reflection?

And to myself, can't I think a little faster to give my comments to them?
Yes... Yes... I'm really not angry with anyone (at least after expressing my emotions) LOL!!! :)

rain, rain, go away...

2010-03-01T05:05:00.000-08:00

I feel rather forlorn for the past few days... Nothing seems right in my life... Yet I don't know how to express my feelings nor who I should seek for... I'm lost and helpless... I don't know how to console myself nor my friends... Nevertheless, I was taken away from the acrid reality when I was watching "Down with Love" and "Autumn Concerto". These two Taiwanese drama series may be considered impractical or dreamy, however, it isn't a bad thing to have some imaginary and delirious thoughts after all... In addition, the little toddlers lighten my load today... I feel contented when I have their love and attention...

out in the woods...

2010-02-25T00:12:00.001-08:00

In this morning, I went to Little School* House (International)at Pearl Bank Apartment for a job briefing...The childcare centre was located at a rather run-down condominium however, the interior of the childcare is well-furnished...The staff was relatively friendly but I felt really scared deep down in my heart...As I've been working at Fort during my polytechnic years, I feel so well-fitted over there and the sudden change of environment and job tasks freaked me out... Fortunately, the little toddlers did not fail to bring smiles to me and are approachable when they saw me... Nevertheless, I hope that the principal will recruit me in the month of March if not I will be penniless! :X

Since I was out and near town, I decided to shop for Ivy's 21st birthday present at City Hall... However, something caught my eyes or, I would say, my heart!!!

Yes, is this COACH tote!!! Argh!!! It's so chic and cute!!! Oh man... I'm desperate for money!!!

21st birthday with friends :)

2010-02-19T21:56:00.000-08:00

I'm feeling pretty disturbed by my mysteriously spilled Lancome mascara that stained on my room tiles...

It really irk me whenever I think and/or feel that my belongings are used by someone who could not be bother to ask me for my permission...

Whatever it is, I'm going to post a delightful entry about my 21st birthday celebration with my friends :)

The 1st celebration was with my polytechnic besties;

Mimi and Vanessa where we had a hi-tea buffet at Carousal, Royal Park Hotel...

I was astounded by the helium balloon that Mimi gave me where she attempted to give me a little surprise at Orchard MRT Station...

And petite Vanessa, ate so little for the very first time which I wondered why... Why?

And yes, van... our birthday dining venue promoted from

Year 1-KFC, Year 2-Swensen and Sakura to Year 3-to a Hotel Buffet!

What you said a year ago, came true :)

2nd celebration was at Hangout @ Mt Emily with secondary besties

Initially I was worried whether they would be attending since it was exam period...

But it turned out well and it brought me back to the good old days during secondary school...

Indeed, we all grow up now...

This cake seems so familiar... Like during my last year birthday or KQ's birthday? Ha ha...

And I kept pestering them to take a photo so that I could upload on facebook... :)

3rd mini celebration dinner with Zilin and Watie on my officially birthday at Orchard Ion...

Zilin and Watie are simply so sweet to spent time celebrating my birthday despite their busy schedule of just returning from Thailand and hectic work respectively.. Thank you so much!!!

4th birthday celebration at Villa Bali with Fortians :)

I fall in love with this cake because of the Barbie Dolls!!! It reminds me of my Barbie birthday cake when I was 7 years old! The only cake that I could remember so vividly! :)

The Birthday Girls decided to make a heart for our birthday calender; February!

And our coloured code is RED! Passion and love for the month of Lunar New Year and Valentine Day!!! Thanks for the presents!!!! So many!!! So happy!!!! :)

Since it's still Chinese New Year, I hereby wish everyone

新年快乐！虎年行大运！

(p.s.: Thank you for all the well-wishes and presents though I didn't mention your names, I appreciate it a lot!)

2010-01-23T06:48:00.000-08:00

Wishing List, Wishing List... What is my Wishing List?
I'm racking my brain to think about it and I've finally come out with it!!!

L'occitane Cherry Blossom product (Shimmering lotion/Hand cream...)
Chloe Perfume (Can't remember which series) or some sweet smelling fragrances
HURS bag: Flowery prints/any vintage bag from any brand/brand-less shop
Eye liner/M.A.C. or Anna Sui Eye shadow
Voucher (Department Store, Book Shops, Topshop, Forever21, Zara ...)
Birthday Cards
Helium Balloons
Any Fairytale, Flowers, Birds, Butterflies or Animals (Rabbit?) print products
Shades is fine too...

Alright... Hopefully this helps k! :)

09-01-10; my saturday...

2010-01-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was really a get away from the stressful assignment...

Woke up early in the wee morning to meet Miss Yeo for NTU Experience at Boon Lay MRT Station... It's my first foot prints to the school and the experience was pretty positive, apart from the "intelligence-est" A levels and Polytechnic students that made me kind of nervous...This is because NTU Experience is eligible for the top scorers and I've got in which is all thanks to Miss Yeo for giving me the exclusive website...

After some talks, school tour and a FREE lunch at NTU, we decided to go to Jurong Point since we had some free time before our next schedule for the day... I'm so proud that Miss Yeo and I managed to find out way to the bus stop! Whew! We rocks, Vanessa!!! Haha... Well, the window shopping at Jurong Point wasn't really pleasant and thus, we decided to chill out at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf :) Though my Swedish Berries wasn't sweet :( but I drank finished because Miss Yeo and I kept talking*100... :D

Because I was so tired, I decided to have a short nap at my cosy bed before meeting Ivy and Cheryl... Hey, and I was late -.-" I thought we were meeting at 7 p.m.!!! Ugh... Late again...

But I was very delighted to meet them- the girls' conversation, old-times laughters and jokes and their prestigious presences that I have been relied on, as a source of my happiness, for about 7 years??!! Gosh! I'm OLD...

Haha... and Dot Dot is super friendly!!! He's a replica of Zest- just a mini/younger version!!!

Dot Dot really makes me feel loved with his hugs and kisses :) I hope he will remember me! Pray hard... :)

happy new year!!!!

2010-01-01T06:38:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!
In 1st Jan 2010, my first movie is..... AVATAR with Papa and Mama! :)
I love the movie very much; the animation (especially with the glow in the dark effects!!), the soundtracks and the story plot is awesome!!!
As we said 'good bye' to 2009, I've got to say that 2009 is definitely that is pretty memorable to me.. and 'hello' to 2010, when I'm turning 21 and graduating from poly years can be indeed scary to me.. Well, I hope this year will be a fruitful and happy one :)
Bless me and the world...

love you ...

2009-12-30T04:42:00.000-08:00

I woke up with a terrible headache today...
Tears stained my face with a tinge of stickiness...
I feel awful... I didn't know it caused so much of an impact to me; it's like a haunting nightmare...
The album that filled with photographs of my little bunny brought lots of memories to me.. A simple movement of fanning the pages from right to left, sent me straight to what I've kept in deepest down in my heart which I thought I could buried it forever...

todavía le amo muchísimo, mi pequeño muchacho de conejo fifi...

My soul was here...

xmas..

2009-12-24T08:23:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas!!!! :)

I simply love this festive season!

The alluring lights sparkle in the bustling city with the symbolic Christmas trees decorated with silver and gold ribbons, stars, angels and balls...

The carols sing merrily that touches the heart and soul of families...

Little children awaiting their Santa Claus to bring in some surprise gifts that they dream...

While in the home of mine, Daddy and Mummy prepared a delightful feast for Christmas (eve) Dinner with Creamy Mushroom & Tangy Tomato Soups, Black Pepper & Honey Glazed Chickens, Baked Potatoes drizzled with Mushroom Sauce/Rich Butter and Salt, Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Sparkling Grape Juice from Belgium & Authentic Fruit Cake :)

celebrations and outings

2009-12-20T07:46:00.000-08:00

lol.. we are in black! So coincident!

Astra Yap Loves Presents!!!

As my officially holiday starts tomorrow, I realised that e-learning week passed so fast that made me feel so lost in my world... Besides meeting up for our endless group assignments and work, life is still pretty on a bright side shining down at me :)

This Christmas (though it's still early) will be definitely unique from the rest...
1st Christmas celebration was with Mimi and Vanessa (it's our tradition since year 1 :) ) where we watched New Moon and had fun strolling under the glittering sparkles at Orchard...
2nd Christmas celebration was with the Dee class where we went to Yi Wen's famous T-Junction to play fun board games (it's kind of nostalgic where Mi, Van and I used to play during our 3/4 hours break in school library) as well as exchange presents!
Two Christmas celebration down, while two more coming up with Fort Christmas Party and Home Sweet Home Christmas with loved ones and relatives!

Apart from Christmas celebrations, Zilin's belated (surprise) birthday was a wonderful musical note (except for the expensive restaurant :( ), HRE Appreciation Day with Team-bonding and I WON A SONY SPEAKERS which is the 6th prize (whoo-hoo!!!), Mummy's outing where we watched The Princess and The Frog (I LOVE THAT SHOW!!!)...

I feel peaceful today... Work at Fort is never a burden to me (just that have to wake up early) instead it plants me to a seedling where I'm nurture with the sunshine and rain...
Daddy is back from Myanmar! Glad that he's safe from his trip :)
Vanessa is gone to Japan! I feel so happy to see her at the airport! :)
And I'm going to have my beauty, spa bath for now..

...

2009-12-08T07:38:00.000-08:00

I feel so sinful...

God bless upon me that my heart my stay pure,

my mind to be conscious and

my feelings to others will be more sensitive...

Thank you...

children...

2009-12-05T06:07:00.000-08:00

Attended AD***BEL Graduation Concert today!!!
I was awaiting for this day to see my K1 children...
But when I reached at the backstage, I didn't dare to make the initiative to greet them...
Instead, I was acting like a little girl trying to tag behind Ziza... -.-"
Well, the K1 did not seem to notice me... Or did they forget me??
I kept my finger crossed, I'm afraid that they could not recognized me...
But, my heart was brighten up when Xavier called "Miss Ye!"
I didn't know that "Miss Ye" sounds so lovely!!!
(I used to hate this address cause I prefer to call Teacher Astra)
Even till now, I feel so relieved and elated! :)
After which, most of the k1 children kept talking to me- they were asking me why didn't I come back to teach/visit them, testing my memory on their names or friends' and their little stories...
I feel like crying now, I really love these innocent children...
Becoming a preschool teacher is my childhood inspiration and I have fulfilled it (or kind of)...
I really 'melted' when WH and WJ hugged me...
Their tiny arms embraced my giantic torso...
Hehe.. but I'm so sorry that a few of them got scolded because they kept talking to me...
I love them, really...

poison apple

2009-11-18T08:06:00.000-08:00

The words you spoke are just like a poison apple...
You made me think twice who you really are in my life...
And that's hurts...
Because this is not the first time...

daddy :)

2009-11-08T08:39:00.000-08:00

It's DADDY'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
I LOVE MY PAPA and HE LOVES US TOO!!!

I can't believe it that I actually left my camera battery at home while we were out for celebration!!! That's totally spastic -.-" ...

OrchidVilla has a nice ambience; like a jungle theme restuarant and the sweet frangance of orchids just located around it... A Happy family- what a perfect picture! :)

Nevertheless, we got some photos taken in our house during the "Cake Cut Party"!!!

coraline

2009-10-29T08:59:00.000-07:00

How good will life be if...

1. Your parents abide by your wishes

For example;

- Scrumptious meals

- Glamorous garden with pretty flowers & stunning lights

- Accompany you to bed

- Listen attentively to your stories

2. Your room is furnished beautifully

For example;

- Wall covered with beautiful prints

- Closet filled with dresses, tops and accessories

- Cute, little toys that you can play with

- Big, soft bed with lacy curtains

- Princess backdrops

3. Fun entertainment

For example;

- Colourful circus with dancing mice, cotton candies & gymnastic

- Hilarious Opera with plenty dogs and almost-naked performance!

Well... But the sweet dream is not going to be a beautiful nightmare...Instead, I will say a scary one that suits the theme of Halloween... A good story plot that features the desire of children, or perhaps adults too... and just be contented with what you have... Just like me, full of satisfaction about the show... It's worth the money! :) Coraline...

school starts ;)

2009-10-23T05:57:00.000-07:00

First week of school has end!
Hmm... on the very first day we received our little surprise "ASSIGNMENTS!!!" where one of them is going to be due on next week!!
However, this week seemed relatively good where we tried on personality tests and had a good time chatting with friends :)
School can be fun if assignments don't clustered together...

Tokyo!!!! :)

2009-10-13T06:46:00.000-07:00

Day One:

The air ride was like a Viking ship in the theme park- I felt like I was going to puke...

But thankfully, I reached Narita airport safe and sound (God Bless!) and we rushed to get Luminous Bus ride to Shinjuku district where our hotel was...

After an hour and a half, we finally reach Shinjuku...

But we were lost -.-" ... We kept going rounds and rounds in the rain...

and at last... We found our hotel-Sunlite Shinjuku!!!!

Where our legs and arms were sore and tired...

After settled our stuffs at the hotel, we embarked our tour to...

Isetan where we bought our packed food at the food hall...

Day Two:

After an American breakfast, we headed to the subway to Mitaka where Ghibli Museum is...

The subway was chaotic, people rushed there and forth and it was packed...

We found our line to Mitaka but the train was stopped in operation...

We didn't know why but since there were people still waiting in the train, we just boarded on the motionless train...

We waited for 45 minutes and we were late for Ghibli Museum!!!!

(It has limited number of people for entry each day and our tickets stated 10 a.m.)

Hence, we decided to go to Takashimaya Times Square first...

It was huge, with up to 8 storey??!!

When it was noon, we headed back to the subway and realised that the train stopped because of a typhoon!!

We had a scumptious lunch at Mitaka and we could not find the Ghibli Bus..

Thus, we took a local bus and walked a few meters to the museum...

It was definitely worth going but it's a pity that no photos are allowed in the museum... :(

We passed by a garden and shrine, got lost again (as always)...

It was a blessing that this lady was so friendly that she brought as to the station!!!

We went to Naco Namja Town which is a theme park at a shopping mall in Ikebukuro...

Lost our way again and had a hard time finding for nice restaurant that we got frustrated and we ate at Burger King..

But Naco Namja Town was fun too, and love the different town like Ice-cream City, Dumplings City, Haunted Town (we didn't go in cause it looked creepy)...

Day Three:

We headed to Asakusa for the famous temple and shrine...

I love the atmosphere over there and they changed their public toilet!!!

It is way better than before (3 years ago)...

We went to Ameyoko which is a disappointment cause there's nothing much...

Akiharbara was totally crazy on electronics stuffs and toys' models...

We were thinking of going to Disneyland since after 6 p.m., there's a promotion of just 3000 yen which is around S$48.... However, the chef of our ramen lunch (who is a Malaysian) said that it's better to go in the morning...

Therefore, we headed back to Shinjuku for more shopping and dinner...

Day Four:

We followed a local guide who brought us around with other tourists...

It's a pity that I could not fully understand her English nor know the Japanese history well...

We went to an Imperial garden, looked at the city view, Tsuji Fish Market, a shrine near the market and Edo Museum (which is super huge that it gave me a headache)...

However, I feel that the guided tour is not really worth the money (S$213) as we can do it by ourselves and saved around S$213...

After the tour, we went to Shibuya where the loyal dog-Hachiko waited his owner for years till his death near the subway station...

Shibuya 109 is the trend shopping mall for youngsters but it's like going to a Clubbing Mall...

My head hurts with those different loud music and the clothes there are pretty expensive around S$100 plus...

Day Five:

We went to Harajuku- I love that shopping street!!!

The Meji Shrine is 109 hectares big, therefore, we didn't cover it all...

We saw some cosplay costumes wore by the youngsters but some rejected to let me take a photo of her :( ....

We went to Sanrio theme park too..

Kawaii, I would say... However, I think Disney Land will be a better choice...

Because it suits more the little princesses and is much smaller...

Day Six:

Super rush I would say, that we kept running around even when we reached the airport...

However, we managed to dine at a posh cafe (which costed me around $70 for dessert and a drink set), shopped for our friends and relatives' presents, visited a shrine... ;)

dream/nightmare?

2009-10-05T22:30:00.000-07:00

My brain is just like a Cinnamon roll, going rounds and rounds...
Thinking of something that is ridiculous since yesterday's morning...
Just wish that I will stop thinking it for a moment...
and it's all thanks to my spastic dream...
or rather a nightmare since everything is just so crazy...
Give me a peace of mind...
_Thank you_

Spooktacular

2009-09-27T08:47:00.000-07:00

I'M SO FATIGUED...
which made me feel so bad that I kind of let out my weariness at Alisa's party...
I'm so sorry!!! (I should apologize instead of you!!!!)
Before I pack my bag for team-building, I want to share with you guys
that this year Halloween Sentosa as something special for all of you on the 23, 24, 30 and 31 Oct :)
Take a glimpse of our exclusive invitation for all of you...

But be careful, who knows what will happen...
p.s. Not for the faint heart! ;)
xoxo
Astra Yap Luting

done-ed!

2009-09-23T07:53:00.000-07:00

Surprise!
Or perhaps I should say SHOCKING news, when my fuming sister called me and shouted that our Tokyo trip was cancelled!!! I was totally overwhelmed by the news as the tour agency didn't inform us till my sister and mom went down to ask about the details to the trip...
It's like just 2 weeks left!!!
"No way man, I'm definitely going to Japan!" I thought and I immediately took a cab down, leaving poor little Van behind!!! SORRY!!!!!
After some negotiations, we decided to take free-and-easy to Tokyo and I must say that this lady, Hui Shi displayed excellent service compared to the freaking stupid man who served my sister and mom... After an intensive research from various brochures, books and website
(I only slept at 6:20a.m. when my mom woke up and nagged at me to sleep),
I'm finally done with my itinerary! WHEW!!!
I certainly hope this will be a blessing in disguise...
Though I always perfer to travel without a tour group, it's still kind of scary...

freaking person

2009-09-19T11:04:00.000-07:00

THIS PERSON IS SICK!
HE/SHE JUST SENT ME 3 MMS OF A LITTLE BOY PHOTO, THAT APPEARED KIND OF SCARY, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT...
AND THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME ALREADY!!!!!
I'M GOING TO MAKE A POLICE REPORT AND HAVE ALREADY INFORM STARHUB (SINCE HE/SHE IS UNDER STARHUB) AND M1 (SINCE I'M UNDER M1) ABOUT THIS SITUATION... YOU AIN'T GOING TO PLAY WITH ME, YOU PERVERT!!!!

P.S. You better pray hard that I can return back to my sleep now...

picture house...

2009-09-17T07:10:00.000-07:00

Today was a fruitful day!

After a morning jog a 7:30a.m.,

I ate a Cinnamon chocolate bun with a warm soy milk

and read Cleo magazine which was on the lacy white table top...

Guess that the holy angel in me knocked down the little devil

as I decided to do some house-hold chores:

Vacuumed & mopped the floor,

Washed my used utensils & bedsheets,

Folded & ironed some clothes... PROUD OF MYSELF!

When the clock stroke four o'clock, I was purchasing 2 tickets-Tokyo Sonata; at Cathy.

You never expected that I've got 2 Picturehouse tickets for just $12!!!

Wait... I didn't meant to cheat that my mom was a student...

But I just asked, "Is there student tickets at Picturehouse?"

and the trainee crew gave me 2 student tickets...

On the other side, when my mom met me, she was pretty upset about it...

"What if they don't let me in?",

she insisted that she needed to speak to the guy least she get caught..

Haha... lucky, the trainer crew said it was alright... :)

WHEW...

(P.S. Going to cry tomorrow... though I still grab my teeny hope at the bottom pit of my heart)

what the hell is wrong with me?

2009-09-09T07:33:00.000-07:00

09.09.09

Today official marks the day of my 2 years working at Sentosa... I was supposed to be happy as I was awaiting for this day to arrived.. But sometimes things don't turn out the way it was meant to be... I wonder why I always messed up important situations in my life- PSLE, "O" levels, my attachment assessments and today VIP guided tour... I desperately wanted to prove that I can achieved it but it seems that I just can't... But I learn something- I don't need to prove to anyone but myself... I just feel so bad for those who believe that I can do it...

I will learn from my mistakes... when life is hard.. I will try harder...

i love & miss them

2009-09-01T07:48:00.001-07:00

Before heading to Jahan's surprise (well.. not really :X) farewell party,
I went to my attachment centre to collect my camera cover and memory stick which I left there for weeks...
Bought some pies for the teachers and passed a present for my co-mentor...
My heart throbbed loud in fear though I had no idea why...
I peeped in the window and was caught in surprise by the aesthetic outlook of the centre..
But I was pretty upset that I didn't get the chance to say "Hi" to my dearies (the k1) and my co-mentor didn't seem to be in a good mood...
Nevertheless, the N2 children cheered me up when they kept calling "Miss Ye, Miss Ye!" non-stop like a broken record...
They are so cute, I love children and miss them too...
(p.s.: Hehe...my co-mentor messaged me just now to say that she likes my present :)
hehe..I did some researches of what she likes before I chose her gift...)

2009-08-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

This post is dedicated to my friends that I feel that I have neglected recently...

To: My friends who went out with me to Botanic Garden...
Seriously, I was pretty upset that I didn't have time to meet up with you guys...
Hence, I am really appreciative that both of you were willing to meet me!!!
Though the trip to Botanic Garden was like a marathon (I guess you know why!!!)
where our legs were aching, sore and tanned (!!!), I still enjoy the outing very much!!!
Thank you so much girls!!! Love you!!! :)

To: My friend who had a hearty conversation with me on the tram ...
Perhaps our friendship may have drifted a little...
But the conversation with you in the morning, brought lots of emotions coming back to me...
Suddenly, I just can't bear to let you go...
I just want to tell you that you are really really a nice person...
and you truly is someone that has wisdom in you...
Remember, when you feel like giving up, remember why you held on in the first place...

To: My friend who just lost her loved one...
想了，写了，删除了，不知该写什么才好。。。
对不起，声威好朋友的我，根本没有在你身旁安慰你。。。
我也不知道该如何安慰你。。。
可是，我想告诉你，你可以打一通电话跟我說說话。。。
我会一直听你説你的心事，开心，伤心的也好。。。
应为你时终是我的好朋友。。。

绿婷

and of course... to the rest of my friends...
I want to say a BIG THANK YOU for making me valuable and loved...
I cherish each and single one of you-
you are the second greatest gem that sparkle my monotonous life
(first got to be my family..hehehe)

...

2009-08-19T06:58:00.000-07:00

If tried hard to be a leader... But I'm just a follower...
Life's goes on... and I got to learn to be one...
and I hope you guys understand....
I voiced out not to you as a person, but to your actions...

spell of happiness

2009-08-17T07:01:00.000-07:00

When our dear Cinderella, Watie got married!!!! :)
there were lots of first time experience for me...
1) First time attending a Hen's party!
2) First time having such a fun time at Orchard
(where princess got her Dares, a song "I'm yours" was cater to her and well wishes from strangers...SWEET!)
3) First time staying overnight at a hotel
4) First time giving wedding card and green packet
5) First time attending a wedding-and a MALAY, MODERN ONE!!!
6) First time my friend's wedding!!

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU, WATIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Every picture has a story behind it...

2009-08-05T04:17:00.000-07:00

Every picture has a story behind it... Let the photos talk about my story...

like a paper doll...

2009-08-02T22:46:00.000-07:00

As tomorrow marked the last day of my attachment, I just feel like crying...
The days spent were fast, hectic and drained me completely...
Often I secretly fell asleep when patting the children to sleep...
This attachment means so much to me...
Highest credits of all module and I depend it to give me a green light to local university..
Yet I just feel that I can't seem to do well...
Helpless I guess...
Nevertheless, I love the children and my mentor-Miss Ng...
They just seemed to be angels in my gloomy days...
(Though some children really tore me into pieces...)
Since my attachment days nearly kill me...
I decided to fork out with some money to pamper myself...
and Mummy has booked the tickets to go to Japan already... =)

cute! =)

2009-06-30T05:22:00.000-07:00

Hehehe... Any idea what is this?

Yes.. It's a vehicle but to be exact......................

.................................................................................

IT IS SENTOSA TRAM! So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's made by my one of my K1 boys...................

Awwwwww..... I'm Lovin his sentosa beach tram!

2009-06-17T05:07:00.000-07:00

AND I REALLY MEAN IT... =)

Jerry..

2009-06-12T08:39:00.001-07:00

Hehe! While struggling with the 100% stress ingredient (or assignments),
I chanced upon this:
Jerry Second Album: FREEDOM!!! =)

p.s: 1 week F.P is down! Horray!

just dance...

2009-06-06T06:45:00.000-07:00

Watched Dance Subaru! today with Mimi and Vanessa after our career seminar...We rushed our way down to catch the show, it was lucky that we got the tickets since we missed it yesterday... I love the actress, so graceful and sophisticated when she dance! Yes, and her va-va-voom body!That's all! (I'm so angry that I can't upload yesterday pictures on facebook now..Frustrating!)

lovin it

2009-06-04T19:21:00.000-07:00

I'm going to love this week! I went out with Fortians after school, and spent my dollars and coins in shopping :) Though it may be kind of expensive for the 2 Korean, non-branded tops which cost me total of $176, I'm still happy with my purchase! Just don't let me see another shop selling it cheaper, pray hard!
My whole day was spending in front of my laptop yesterday, watching Gossip Girl after Sulastri and Saifullah bragged how great the show is... and YES, I love the show! I like Nate, he's so good looking!
Haha... Today I'm going out with Mi and Van to watch movie and dine at Pizza Hut! I'm so super happy! I love outings =) Dress code for today: DRESS! Afterwards, I'm meeting Mom and Dad for shopping spree at Orchard again! Horray!!!!!!
and 3 more days to Attachment!!! Gosh, so fast!!! Scary scary...

pain?!

2009-05-25T19:15:00.000-07:00

Woke up at 7 a.m to jog; the morning sun, air and trees are just so refreshing with the birds chirping... I feel good! Perhaps too concentrated on jogging (since I can't multi-tasks) that I didn't realised my left ankle was bleeding.. -.-" It stained my shoe as the wound was rubbing against it. Eek! I went to have a peek at my attachment centre but to my disappointment what I saw was a wooden door and covered windows :( No children, no teachers, no parents... Everything is enclosed for me to see...

when buying Mi's present... :)

2009-05-19T08:09:00.000-07:00

30% discount for student price...

Unagi and pearly rice grains..

Hokkaido Ice-cream..

Hot green tea that perked us up...

with Miss Yeo beside me..

what can I ask more in life?

the first encounter of fainting..

2009-05-18T05:31:00.000-07:00

It's pretty unbelievable that I kind of faint while jogging in the morning...
Everything changed to green and then it was a pitch of darkness...
The water from the canal seemed softer till I can't hear anything...
I was praying that I'm not going to faint when I have nothing with me except my house keys...
and there's no cute guys...
furthermore, I looked hideous with the beads of perspiration tickling over all me...

Hehe... finally the I know where my attached preschool is..
Hopefully, the teachers, children and my MR mentor are nice nice nice people!
What's more ever, Alee and Ziza are attached to the same centre as me, horray!!!
Though, I've got to admit that I'm kind of scared too since both of them are smarties :)

p.s: I miss Hue, Vietnam..

you simply hurt me...

2009-05-17T06:39:00.000-07:00

You manipulated my feelings before and now you hurt me,
though I didn't talk bad about you even when you made used of me
and I still support you when others gave you nasty comments on your blog...
Perhaps what you say is true...
that I'm not qualify to be one..
But it hurts because I don't even remember you asking me
and you are judging me based on what I replied last year...
I dare not say I become more knowledgeable
however you should at least try to know what I apprehend then simply
because of a question that I didn't exactly answer your question (as you had claimed)...
N****, you made me feel like you are worse than a dirt...
If you want to say something, say it in front of my face!
Stop acting... cause everyone knows that you are fake, if you are not aware...

Mimi is angry with us... :(

2009-05-12T05:09:00.000-07:00

Hehe... Today Mimi was disappointed with Vanessa and me...It started off because of the miscommunication where we were supposed to meet in the morning.. Apparently, Vanessa and I alighted at SIM bus stop while Mimi alighted at Ngee Ann bus stop... But I think that what really made her upset was because Vanessa and I forgot to wait for her, Sally and Charlene to take their temperature... So I hereby apologizing to MIMI NURHIDAYAH BINTE ROSLAN that I, ASTRA YAP LUTING is SORRY!!! Please, accept my apology cookie lollipop that I bought from Famous Amos...

Hehe.. Don't be angry k! The lady at the cashier gave me a look from head to toe when I chose the "I'M SORRY" sticker..

MY LAPTOP CRASHED!!!

2009-05-07T05:37:00.000-07:00

Alright... yep... My laptop crashed without giving me any signs of warning...
This is so frustrating where all my assignments and homeworks are all gone...
I didn't believe that my laptop REALLY crashed that I kept trying for like 2 hours...
I finally cried when I used my sister's old laptop as it was freaking slow and I have to do my assignments all over again...
To vent my anger, I hitted the poor lappy that I'm still using now...

But I feel much better when Jeremy chatted with me on MSN...
Perhaps it's been a long time since I last talk to Mr. Nice Guy...
Hehe... maybe you really has some special power like Japser from Twilight
that you didn't realise...
Of course, I've got to thanks Vanessa as she helped me in many ways....
Thank you so much, Van Mouse =)
Sigh.......................
Hopefully I don't need to re-write my essay on the
beliefs of how children learn that I completed at 2a.m...

I'm HAPPY!

2009-05-05T08:52:00.000-07:00

Hehe... Today was a really FUN night!
It's my very first time celebrating birthday at MacDonald!

I love parties ever since I was a preschooler...

and I really envied my friends whose parents throw a lash birthday parties...

But today I'm in the mood to celebrate Fort's little Blondie princess-Sulastri!

I've got to say that she's super cute and funny... :)

All of us got a happy meal where we can choose our appetizer, main meal & beverage!

On top of that we got a party hat with our name on it and a balloon!!!

Not to mentioned we had games like musical chairs and balloons' fight...

Laughter filled the air, indeed...

It's been a long time since I had so much fun =)

By the way, I bought my mom a mother's day present already!!!

A fossil watch (the one on the left) for her and one for me (the one on the right)... :)

Though it means my one month pay is gone...

But I'm so happy still... I hope Mama will like it... (Cross my fingers!)

Watie, I love you...

2009-05-01T18:56:00.001-07:00

These were the people who left Fort and many others who I can't remember their names when I'm working at Fort:

Fiza, Chris, Grace, Jeremy, Misliana, Kui Noi, Gary, Sufian, Jodi, Kelly, Jasmine, Felicia, Afiqah, Azizah, Yi Hui, Shafi, Fariz, Jason, Kevinder, Shannon, Terence, Shireen, Jian Yuan, Jian Xian, Bernard, Hengky, Clarence, Bun Bun, Sri, Hemma, Lynne, Akhim, Hazlan, Erdianti, Asyraf, Johnathon,Stephen, Adelene, Basanti, Anthony, Alvin, Kasturi, Nurul & Saiful...
Of which the last few names were transfered out to other attractions or promoted...

But Watie... I just want to tell you that no matter where you go, you were once a Fortian...

And it is forever imprinted in your heart, soul and mind...

When you are feeling sad just come back to Fort where everyone (even Ah Ma and Farid) will lend a listening ear, shoulders and arms for you to pour out your feelings...

I'm not going to miss you as a friend but as a colleague...

Because I know that you cherish everyone and everything at Fort and you will still join us for outings and dinners

(So you better don't forsake us!!!! If not, I will use the 9.2 inch gun to shoot you!)...

and of course, I will definitely miss working with you...

VCT

2009-04-29T05:28:00.000-07:00

It took me a few minutes to think when was the last time I went to VCT before Vanessa's dance performance... As my mind re-winded to secondary school days, where my Guzheng teacher recommended us to watch a performance conducted by professional guzheng instructors from China, I felt that time indeed passed in an instant!
And so here are... well... 2 pictures taken on that day that I uploaded on my blog! :)

Left-Right:
Sally's mom, sally, yi wen, vanessa, me, mimi, han song & marvin

Hmm... I wonder when is the next time I'm going to Victoria Concert Theatre

mixed mixed feelings

2009-04-22T17:35:00.000-07:00

Sometimes life can be just so ironic...
It makes my emotions spin like a hurricane in my head...

Anger, Fear, Happiness, Excitement, Anxious just clashed into the dizzy state of my mind...

Oh well.... :(

Anyway, I was playing with Vanessa's props that she wore them during her dance concert...

It's kind of fun... Felt like a child playing at the dramatic corner... :)

crazy

2009-04-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

The time stated 7:08 A.M, either I'm crazy or insane...
Fancy waking up in the wee morning just to listen to....
Utada's latest English album-This is the One...
I'm basket with love; with her voice...

On the other side, I think I'm kind of obsess with shopping...
I want some flowery dress!
I want Aldo shoes (I saw 2 really nice pairs- a heel and a sandal)!
I want Longchamp Black or Navy drawstring backpack (waiting for my pay to come)!
Sigh... I've already spent quite a lot.................. argh!

birthday...

2009-04-12T19:18:00.000-07:00

What makes a happy birthday?

Presents
Presence of your loved ones
Party that is filled with shiny streamers, colourful balloons and scrumptious treats
Pleasant surprise

Well... I'm going to say "ALL of the above" as...

Perhaps it's the thoughts that count....

cycle cycle

2009-04-05T06:58:00.000-07:00

tHe MaGiCal mOmEntS oF CyCLinG...

DREAMER:
the golden sun shines its warm rays on the bountiful earth, makes you feel cozy and light-hearted...
Refreshing I will say...
the gentle breeze that touches your face, makes you feel like an eagle that swarm high in the coral blue sky...
Freedom and carefree I agree...
the ember green trees provide a nice shade for couples to merry and romance, makes you reminisce the puppy love during the childhood days...
Sweet is the perfect word for it...

NIGHTMARE:
the scorching hot sun shines directly at you, making you perspired like a little fat boy and your eyes could not even open probably..
I don't want to be tan, no more, I plea for mercy...
the gushing wind made your hair like a miniature hurricane and endangering your balancing skills when cycling...
Please don't like any hot guys look at me, I pray...
the horrifying trees with its dangling exotic insects that seemed to haunt you and pop by like a scary surprise...
Pedal faster, I said to myself...

REALISTIC:
A mixture of both... :)

p.s: Mimi! I enjoyed cycling with you though the ending was certainly "thrilling" and "tedious"!

the last day of march....

2009-03-31T05:27:00.000-07:00

I remembered vividly 2 years ago on this very same day and month,
my world was crushed into bits and pieces...

Tears kept dripping like a leaking tap...
My heart felt seized like never before...

I was in a state of unconsious; somehow living in a nightmare which I will never wake up...
His once warm and silky fur became hard and turned to ashes before I ever knew...
Fifi... Mama loves you... till now.... I still....

Well... but today... I'm thankful that I have my friends and family for accompany me...
In the morning, I went out with fortians as we adventured back to the history at Ford Motor Factory...

As for the afternoon, I met with Mimi and Vanessa and we caught a movie and ate at Gelare... While evening is to spent time with my family... I love my parents and hmm... sister! =)

Yesterday was fun too... with Zi lin, Wati and Anissa...
where we dined at Seoul Garden and shopped and un-hum... smoked!
(excluded me and watie!!!) ;)

p.s: I missed working with Ashraf! I will wait for Eileen to come back... :)

perhaps the last guided tour?

2009-03-20T06:21:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my first time staying at fort till 10 plus at night... where the lights were all switched off.. hence, it was super DARK....
Zi Lin, Anthony and I were doing banners for Anissa caused she made her way to the finals in Sentosa singing competition! Well... I hope she just relax and have fun while bewildering the audience with her girl vocal power :)
I had a great time in the morning, today too...
I did a guided tour for 5 Faith (CHIJ Primary) at Fort... it reminds me my days at CHIJ...I still remember vividly that my Primary 1 friend is Laura! This is totally random...
Anyway, the children were pretty hyper... we exclaimed a "Yeh!!!!" whenever I announced we were going to air-conditioned exhibis and rached our way there...Nevertheless, the class of 40 girls became chaotic once we entered in those rooms...which means only a few listened to me especially at the end of the tour...
Nevertheless, I felt a sense of satisfaction when they all said "Thank you and good bye to Miss Yap, Astra Jie Jie!"
Lol... that was really funny and heart-warming...
Perhaps one day I may be a primary school teacher...

Oh ya... my exam result was released at 9 a.m today! Though I was expecting with a higher GPA, but I think I should be thankful with it...

thanks anthony...

2009-03-12T07:41:00.000-07:00

Well...today was my second day of On Job Training for Images of Singapore...
the people there are generally sweet and nice...
I learnt quite a lot from them...
like turning on the chilling, escalator and compressor which looked so technical and alien to me... The feeling of being OJT once again is kind of nostalgic and I like to be taught...
Hmm... but still I hope I was at Fort...
It makes me feel that I'm home though people come and go...
Anthony came to assess me for my IOS guided tour which I didn't expect; it's so sudden...
and I was right.. I didn't manage to pass...
however, I've got to thank him as he taught me the correct pronunciations of words that I stumbled and tried to get away with it...
though, sometimes it can be really stressful and embarrassing to me...
In addition, he circled the column that wrote 're-assess' instead of 'failed' for the assessment..
and lastly, he's right that I don't have confident and my facts can be shifted when he intentionally doubt me...
Nevertheless, I will try to pass before 20th march because I want to prove him that he's right that I can achieve it... and I hope so...
Thanks ant... right from the start... you help and guide me through...
I appreciate it a lot, seriously...

Ting's journey to Bangkok :)

2009-03-09T10:07:00.000-07:00

Day 1:

Our first destination was our hotel; Somerset!! Gosh.. the apartment was big!

A living room, kitchen, balcony and 2 bed-rooms... Splendid!

As there was a heavy traffic jam, we asked the chauffeur to drive us to the nearest subway station where we went to Siam Square for our lunch and shopping spree...

Gosh! I saw Super Junior (well.. not exactly) cause by the time they came,

I was having a thai massage.

Hence, I only could heard some muffled voices and loud background music from afar...

When the night fell, we went to Nara, Thailand best restaurant (2007) for our dinner...

I like the dessert... crusted ice dipped in rich coconut milk and served with red rubies!

We went to a night bazaar for our last stop for the day, but I didn't get anything I want :(

Day 2:

The wedding ceremony!

the van was speeding its way to my second uncle's bride's house...

the morning sun was lovely; I love its gentle, golden rays :)
my grandmother cried but it was tears of joy; not because of her second son who was getting marry, but because her oldest son was trying to dance when the ceremony song was played!

The ceremony ends when the monks left the house and we went to a super huge shopping mall

and yet again, we didn't managed to buy many things... sad!

After that, we went back to my officially second aunt's house where a wedding dinner is held outside her house... There was a stage in front of us where three hot, young singers sang and danced throughout the dinner...

Day 3:

Jie Jie and I decided to explore the hotel after our breakfast where we found a mart, garden, gym, swimming pool, steaming room and sauna...

The new-weds took us a 45 minutes ride along the river where we witnessed the luxurious housing estates to simple, wooden huts...

Went to a temple where we pasted pure gold on the God's statue

(I think dad was hopping we could a while longer.. hehe!)

After that second aunt intended to bring us to Chinatown for a meal at a famous restaurant, but we were stuck in the traffic jam so long that in the end, we ate at Burger King!

Our trip to Cha-Tu-Cha Market was cancelled too!! ='(
However, she brought us to a local shopping street where I tried to hunt for clothes, accessories and gifts...

Our dinner ended at Someboon Seafood, where Japan Prime Minister went there before...

I was famished so I devoured the food like never before..

Day 4:

Saying good-bye to Thailand... and we took a pink cab to the airport cause my uncle forgot to take his passport! I've got to say this cab driver is dishonest cause he brought us to a longer route and told my dad to pay him 500 baht where I saw the metre was only 275 baht!!! My dad gave him 400 baht, which I was annoyed by it... why should we give him so much??!! My grandparents' ride was only 215 baht!! We decided to spend all our cash at the airport since we didn't buy much and had our breakfast at a cafe... everything there was expensive... a cup of coffee for S$7!! Lastly, we were one of the last few who got in the aeroplane... =x Oops!

not my cup of latte...

2009-03-08T08:47:00.000-07:00

Was looking at my JC ex-classmate's blog...
I'm glad that she's doing fine with her A level result...
Where suddenly, I thought about 2 years ago...
What if I didn't transfer out from JC...
Thoughts, illusions, feelings came gushing by my head...
Did I make the right choice?
I know that my sudden decision was purely because of my emotions back then...
Nonetheless, I don't think I'm going to regret...
The end... :)

wani's party

2009-02-27T08:52:00.000-08:00

I headed to Wani's 21st birthday party after work with Vanessa... The journey was indeed lllloooonnngggg but I think I enjoyed the rides (especially when we got home!)... the reason being was we got a seat for ourselves and we had fun time taking pictures and chatting along... I never expected we would take some photos on the road cause the place was kind of remote... Indeed, I had a splendid time at Wani's party... I was craving for the food and I was well-fed over there...haha! Thanks friends for putting the 'X' light stick at the bus stop! We managed to find the treasure house! lol... At first I was kind of worried that I would be left out but I'm elated that Vanessa and the PISANG made me feel welcome... Thanks girls...
To...

Wani: you are wearing dress girl!!! Thanks for your invitation! I enjoyed lots lots!
Azizah: haha! you look lady like! Pretty!
Pamela: You look stunning! I almost drool! Haha..
Joanna: I love your blue, floral dress! Sweet!
Sarah and Kiki: You guys are wacky as ever!!!!!!!!
Jolene: Let's throw flour and water!!!! We team together k!
Ms Su: Thanks for the good news, I'm flabbergasted!
and of course... Vanessa.... yours is all written in the sms... exclusive to you too...

Just a little pity... I hope Mimi was there too... I want to see and meet you girl!!! GO OUT TOGETHER K!!!!!! =D miss you!!!!

GOOD-BYE TO YEAR 2!

2009-02-23T07:55:00.000-08:00

And that's the end of exam... to be exact... the last paper for my poly life! No more exam paper in Year 3!!! Hmm... I wonder is it a blessing... Well... It's not play time yet cause I have to mug for my IOS assessment which I had postpone for months... I shall start tomorrow because I need a break!

The bus journey to Orchard seemed a pleasant one, though I was alone but I felt kind of blissful; to witness the little and simple part of the different stories from different people, while the bus drove passed everything in an instant... =)

Oh ya... I was watching MTV Channel where I saw Talyor Swift's Love Story music video... She's simply gorgeous in that ivory white grown... Haha... When I'm going to get marry, I want my wedding pictures taken at a castle with a glamorous grown.. Just like hers... =D He he he...

(P.S: I hope I will have a good GPA....)

I'm 20!

2009-02-15T07:36:00.000-08:00

The clock is ticking away to 12 midnight.. and the princess is going back to her girl-next-door... Well.. my friday was spent by submitting Mimi, Vans and my very last assignment on ITA and we headed to Pines Cafe for lunch and watched Benjamin Buttons at Lot 1... HAPPY! =) Rushed off to Pasir Ris Park to meet Secondary School Besties to celebrate my BBQ party... Thanks girls for holding this party!!!
Celebrate my birthday with my family at an outing to Peranakan Museum where we saw our PRIME MINISTER!!! We later hurriendly dashed to Ling Zhi resturant for our dinner cause we were late in our appointment... Eek... I didn't know 1 person will cost $35... =X
So here's my list of thanks...

Jie Jie, Mama and Papa
Mimi, Vanessa, Sally, Ziza, Wani, Alicia, Yi Wen, Fiza, Violet, Zhi Yi, Jacelyn
Xin Yi, Belinda, Han Song
Ashraf, Saiful, Eileen, Yi Hui, Wati, Alvin, JX, Shireen, Jeremy, Bun Bun, Joanne, Siti, Aishah, Brett
Lilian, Ivy, Cheryl, Geok Hoon, Kang Qi, Jasmine, Shu Hang, Jonathon, Sastri, Joanne
Er Shen, Joshua, Sabrina and Zest

I'm so sorry if I didn't mention your name as there's a long list! I appreciate it a lot! :)

By the way... the guy that vomited blood on Tuesday afternoon.. he's dead... today... He is Hoon's friend... Stay strong alright... Bless you and your family... sigh...

Shall upload the pictures another day k... Loves...

marking the end of year 2...

2009-02-11T04:49:00.000-08:00

Hmm...maybe it's time to learn driving..."DAD, I WANT THIS CAR!"

Alright... counting 12 more days to the end of Year 2 Semester 2... I've SURVIVE!!! The period was indeed arduous and breathless...The tight schedule in submitting the tons of assignments, reflections, presentations etc. I think I kind of grow up during these days... and soon I'm going to be YEAR 3! It's kind of scary yet exciting... Overload of emotions!!! It's time to study!!! I hope that I will achieve good results this semester, please God!

2009-02-04T01:45:00.001-08:00

I AM SAD!!!!!

HAPPY GIRL!

2009-02-03T18:58:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a FABULOUS day! Hehe.. Mimi, Vanessa and I was playing "Spot the Differences" during our EA lesson but nevertheless, we completed our assigned task!!! Then we discussed about our future studies during lunch... It's nice to talk about our hopes and dreams in the ambiance of the nice setting at Pines (though it was pretty noisy!)... After our 'yawn' lesson, I was doing project (or perhaps junking snacks) with Pam, Ziza and Wani... I love doing project with them, seriously!
I rushed my way down to Alvin's house when our meeting was over.. I bought 2 super huge watermelons and papaya from the supermarket and dragged them to the bus stop before I reached Alvin's house.
Mr. 195 Bus Captain told me that I got in to the wrong bus and asked me to board the bus behind; (Bus #5) which will lead me to my destination... But hey... Mr. 5 Bus Captain said it's not his bus!!
So I took the cab and Mr. Cabbie told me Jalan Bukit Merah is super near from where we were... But who knows, he suddenly stop his cab and took out a street directory!!! Faint!!!
While walking with my heavy steps (because of the strong gravity that pulled the watermelons and papaya), I saw Eileen and...Ashraf!!! I thought he's not coming!!! I'm glad your condition is improving, bro!! :)
Ate homecooked food by Fortians and we watched Thai horror flick "Sister"... But Wati was angry because she don't understand the movie and kept commenting during the movie... "wati, we want to watch the show!!! Slient reading for the subtitle k?" (hehehe)
I'm delighted to be included!!!

well... today my mummy called and said "IT'S MY CHINESE BIRTHDAY!!!" lol... I don't know about it!!! I want a kiss from mummy, daddy and jie jie k!! :D

my first hippo tour

2009-01-29T05:00:00.000-08:00

Wheew! I took Hippo Bus for the very first time in my life! To top it off, I've got it FREE OF CHARGE!!! THANKS SHIREEN!! Hmm... you took me back to my orientation day at Sentosa where I first saw you... Just like before, you inspire me... Your carefree and joyous spiel just make my day as well as others (according to the generous tips from them!!)... Hehe... glad that you are doing well :)

HAPPY牛YEAR!

2009-01-27T07:59:00.000-08:00

HAPPY牛YEAR!
<-----Arghh...didn't watch this part..shall check on youtube then.. 新年到了！嘻嘻，红包也到了！好开心！今天看到言承旭在康熙！好帅！=D
我希望爸爸，妈妈会身体健康，笑口畅开，平平安安！姐姐回懂事！嘻！
Wow...It's so tedious to type these few Chinese characters!
Anyway..hope that this lunar new year will be a bountiful and blissful year ahead!

4 days break!

2009-01-23T05:51:00.000-08:00

Horray! Today marks the begining of my 4 days holiday!!!
I'm just so elated!!! No school!!! Yappie!!!
I cut my hair yesterday... hmm... a quicky hairstyle...
But when I met my friends... they said I should reborn my fringe...
Oh well... which means more money to be spent...
Anywhere, I'm happy that my friend is getting better.. hopefully you will be fine to go back home to celebrate lunar new year...
And to my their friend.. wow... you are kind of low profile..and you suddenly add fear to me lei... like when will it be my turn?... Lucky... this fear dashed soon after... if not........... I don't know...
Haha...
Here's a pic of my new look (Dyed my hair red & brown too..turns out to be like purpish..)

BYE! (LOL)