Of Nature

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Was reading the blog of others, and was inspired to update this page. Its nice to leave your thoughts and then when time passes, to reflect back and think about your feelings then. It also jots down the things you have done in your life. Although I do not faithfully note down EVERY thing that has happened in my life, but I believe I do have wonderful memories here.

Steffan's coming back soon. 11th August. another close to 10 days. Which reminds me, I think I should go take a look at the car and maybe wsh it a bit. I didn't drive it last week, so I didn't go 'visit' it. May be bringing it out this saturday, depending though.

I've settled all the stuff that I have set out to do the previous week. And everything went really well!! Had a super swell time with the girls at KTV!! Haha.. they are planning for KTV-cum-birthday celebration lo hahaha.. SHould be fun, and crazy!! Haha.. we just kept like singing those super retro songs lo. Like britney, maroon 5, etc etc haha.. Its was a really fun time! And including our fav Jay Chou and Lee Hom haha.. We just can't stop laughing. It was a GREAT session! looking forward to the next one.

Went to watch Dark Knight with Hui on Tues night. Its really a very 'dark' show lo. Other than the literal form, cos most of the scenes are at night, underground or in some back alley, the show exposes the really dark side of people. I must say the director is really bold and has successfully potrayed all these so well. I like the show for the ideas it portrays. But of cos the violence is really... *ahem*. I don't think I have ever gotten so frightened while watching a comic-turn-movie superhero movie.

Next on the movie list is Money No Enough 2 and The Mummy. One for the humour. THink I should be getting some birthday thingy soon and can go with the whole family to go and watch it. And for The Mummy, I want to watch for Jet Li! :) Haha... HUi told me X-Files very sucky haha.. I think it must be quite bad given that an X-files fan actually gave this comment haha.. So not sure wat other shows may be coming up next. Saw a trailer last time on TV on a movie on Sing to the Dawn! That was like my Sec sch literature text! So that is a MUST watch too haha.. just for nostalgic reasons ba haha... :)

Been starting on my chanting recently. Just looking for that peace of mind and well, to calm myself la. Alot of thoughts and ideas going through my mind. Miss Earth is really coming to an end soon. Just really wan to focus on this and give my 100%. Need alot more supportive pple around me to give me a push. This is the last one. Maybe the closest I may get.. Not so sure. So yeah.... Too many unknowns...

This coming weekend will be quite packed as well. Having CFA lecture as well, at Raffles place this week. Then will meet up with Genecia and Carol going to ECP chill out a bit I guess. Wonder if I should bring my books to study. :P haha... that would be quite a turn off. :P So that's the plan for the whole of Saturday. Sunday may have golf in the morning, not too sure if there are any special plans. Parents havent said anything yet leh.. so yup. Will confirm tonight then. next week will be the week that I have to do alot of planning on. Have to start getting prepared for the photoshoot on the 16th leh... So many things to be done.... I just want everything to turn out well....

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Tuesday

This week I'm busy busy again. So many things to do can... Later going for makeup lecture, cos I missed Sat's lecture. Tml afternoon must remember to go and take the registered mail article. Hope they transfer it to the post office.

And at night is class at Red Dot. Class is coming to an end soon. Still got like 2 lessons I think. But Wed night is also the night my cameo is showing. WHO CAN HELP ME TAPE???

Thurs is going K with the babes! Yeah!! I think our throats are itching lo! Hahaha... And after yet another fun mahjong session on Saturday, our next appointment is National Day!! Oh, I can drive and no need put coupon, cause its Public Holiday!! Heeheee....

Friday looks like my only free day. So now I gotta decide if I wan to go do my hair treatment, or go shop for places to do my nails at orchard road... Both are equally crucial lo... Argh... Although for the price thingy i can do on Sat still....

Sat morning is lecture time again! CFA taking its toll on me la. The numerous formuales that I gotta remember and stuff is really bad la... But striving on!! I'm already one foot in alraedy anyway. No place to run for me.

Sunday got alot of thing KIV. There is the tutorial at 2pm. Then there is the possibility of going for buffet brunch, and if that happens, I can't play golf. But then I can't seem to really do that because I will need to leave early for my tutorial. Not sure how things will be. better let mum know about the tight schedule. Suppose to go buy the stuff for praying for the luncar 7th month. Lunar 7th month coming liaoz.. Hmm.. think I better not stay out too late also. Can be quite freaky. And time to visit the temple.

So there, another week of non-stop action, and it will be another week passed. Time really flies...

Monday, July 21, 2008

Angry day.....

Day has been bad so far. Have been feeling angry. And things ard me are happening to make me feel worse. Actually never feel worse la. But things are reminding me that I am feeling angry..

Well, first up is that knowing a fact that you are the smallest animal in the food chain. That really sucks. In this case, I am the smallest being in my work chain. "Just do everything your boss tells you, and don't ask any questions." This is the line that has been making my day miserable la. Somewhere in my mind I always know that this is the place for my current position. But for today to like really hear it from one of the bosses really sucks. And yeah, i just feel that this only stumps my thinking process lo. So yeah now know for certain boss, just do dun ask.

And well, just had a heated discussion with my colleague who is very not open-minded. So yeah and he gets agitated, and he loses the point of the argument. Well, angry because the first incident happened first then the other la.. And all during lunch time. So I had a VERY bad lunch. Wanted to drop the matter, but some pple just go on and on and on. And I cannot take it I must retaliate. So became a very heated "discussion". Still angry... Thinking back still angry. But for part 2 I don't know why so angry. I know for sure he didn't win cos well, we were totally arguing in the whole point. But pple just assume I'm angry. So just very sian la.... Very different perspective. Cannot stand not open-minded pple, who don't even listen to others, and must go on and on and on.

Well, but still the BIGGEST issue is the one about being the smallest being in the work chain la. Just got hit very hard that I actually dun have to do any thinking and just do watever the boss tells u.... Super sad lo.. I like IT because it requires thinking... but now, have to be the bimbo in office. ARGH....

And I still got 8 more months of this nonsense. Now u see the difference between a contract and a perm staff?? And we are always the first line to get watever "abuse" that comes along the way. we are the first line of defense, where we are "sacrificed" first. Then when everything cools down then the "heros" step up and get the optimum results they want... :( Will I be like that next time? And do I really want to be here then? Haizz... I don't know la. Wait till its closer for re-contract then we decide.

Alot of friction between colleagues today. I don't know how come. Maybe I got off the wrong side of the bed. But my bed only can come down from one side...
Maybe PMS? But its not that time of the month anytime soon. Really have no idea how did things turn out this way. Haizz.. And I dun like the feeling of having bad feelings. Feelings of anger or agitation. not good for health.. ARGHH.....

Shall let it all subside and like ok, just relax. Tml will be better I guess. Tml got makeup lecture in the evening. Focus focus on studies.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

FAQ

Many pple I meet ask me what pageants have I joined. And they are quite surprised that I 'jump' from pageant to pageant in such a short time. I must admit, I'm surprised myself too! Haha...

Age is catching up. Well, that's of course not the main reason I join the pagaents. I have ALWAYS wanted to join Miss Singapore Universe. And this is a good chance for me! It being not telecast was something that actually attracted me to joining. And when it was done, it was like a been there done that feeling. I feel accomplished. That I DID what I set out to do. I of course coveted for the crown. But I also took this chance to let myself grow. It has to be one of the MOST stressful time of my life. It also taught me that when something you value so much, and you grab on so tightly to hold on to it, you usually end up losing yourself. And for that brief moment, I felt I was lost.

And next I had Giant Stars. This was purely by chance. Must say I was eyeing the prize money la haha.. But this was really by chance and good luck. I just went for audition, and somehow I got in lo haha. So carry on la. :) It was not part of my plan, but a surprise on my journey.

Along the way, there was Miss World, which I contemplated to join, and I ALMOST did. Well, its one of the big 4, and it was my LAST year. Age limit was 25.. although actually next yr still can.. but but but, an experience in the past made me decided not to join la. Shall not mention it here. But as the contest progressed, I had the chance to monitor and well, lo and behold, the same thing happened again la. So it was a RIGHT decision for me not to have participated. And I have not regretted that decision.

So there was Miss Earth Singapore, which I am in now. I'm enjoying this process. I love the cause of this pageant, and how all the like minded people are together to spread the awareness. I no longer limit my conservation ideas to myself. I like to share them with people. And I can feel how powerful and important my words will be if I were Miss Earth Singapore. So, yes, really like this pageant as well. And the best part, the pre-judging's on my birthday!! hahaha.. I will be so happy that day and hope my special day will bring me lots of luck. :)

As I have gone along the roads of joining pageants, with the support of my friends, I really did grow alot. Now I can understand what people mean when they say that joining pageants is a way of learning more about yourself and discovering yourself. I have learnt alot more about myself. My prsonality that have been hidden is coming forward. Enjoying life, adn finding a passion for life. And I learn that I am alot stronger then I think I am. I can do things that I have set my sight and goals on. Dreams are not something that you can only dream of. Sometimes, nature and the higher beings have a way of doing things. And many a times, we just have to be sincere and truly ask for what you want, and you can get it. This, I learnt in this short journey of mine in pageant.

Dare to dream, and dream big!

Catch me on TV!!

Ok, been a while since I updated any latest happenings.

So, did you all catch me on Channel 8 on the Sunday passed? Haha.. yeah it was the broadcast of Giant Stars 2008. I didn't win anything, but then we got our consolation prizes also la. It was a really fruitful and good learning experience. And I enjoyed myself. And most importantly, most of the contestants STILL keep in touch. We have our weekly meetups and stuff. So its really nice!! :) Enjoying the company while BF is out lo.

And after this stint, I will actually be on TV again!! Haha.. Its the volleyball show that is on Channel 8!1 I got a small cameo part. It should be showing on the 22nd or 23rd of July. Heehee.. Show is at 9pm. And I got one or 2 lines haha.. We got to act with Jessica Liu! Haha. I'm happy for that experience as well. I'm considering if I should try for more haha. But then now my leave is a bit limited.

I think I shall wait after my this contract ends and see how things goes. :) I'm looking forward to the end of this year. Because alot of things will be accomplished by the end of this yr. If I keep up my payment to mum, I will be able to clear all the laptop and study debts with her. Also, I will have completed my CFA exams, so means no need to leave time for studies!! Would have won Miss Earth Singapore title (fingers crossed), and in turn represented Singapore in the International Stage at Manila. Do my part to spread the word of how every individual in Singapore can help save our Mother Nature in their daily lives.

And among alot of other things I would have accomplished. And when I get my completion bounus in March, I can look forward to a longer holiday!! And I can also start to do my roller balding again! Birthday is coming soon heehee.. getting Steffan to get me a own pair of my wheels heehee.. Then have to constantly practice. Then we can go to East Coast and do sports together. He will do his run, and I can roller blade! Once I have mastered it that is. In the meantime, I think I will practice downstairs at his void deck haha.. :P

So yup yup, the next 6 months will have many challenges ahead!

Work wise, things are ongoing. Just focusing on all my jobs at hand at the moment la. Not thinking so much of where it will lead me, or how are my other colleagues doing. When the time comes, I will know whether I should stay or leave la. Now I just do my best in all the things given to me lo. Not to doubt myself or my value in the team. Recently I noticed many a times pple don't know that I know pretty much stuff, because I'm quite lost to my footing in the team. But then I guess I just push on lo. Just do wat ever job comes to me. Must be more pro-active la. Like always answer users queries. Yeah must step out of my comfort zone. Haizz... tough step, but will really try harder. May have to do more affirmations or like just always be more conscious about it. Must agree that the good pay, good colleagues and working hours are an extremely plus point for this job la. No complains there. Just that prospects wise.... Yup, I think you get the drift.

Left with 4 days of leave until 31st March. Colleagues are telling me to keep leave to study for CFA. And I'm like huh? Haha.. In my mind is that if you study daily, I think dun really need to take leave ba. Exam is on a Sunday, full day. Which actually means I can study on Sat full day right.. Also, I signed up for like weekly lecture and intensive problem solving leh. Still not enough ah.. Hmmm... I really hope the money is well spent. And that also explains my lack of writing here la. Because whenever I have free time, I will bury myself in my books. Topics are still relatively light and easy, so still doing ok. Now we are going to the Maths part of it, and feeling a bit uncertain, but then still managing. Giving myself a chance with numbers, even though I am very bad at them in the good old days haha... And yes, even with the calculator! Ha...

Next thing on going is Miss Earth Singapore 2008! Saturday got Coastal Cleanup! Quite fun. Going to the mysteriou Sungei Buloh. I never been there lo haha.. Oops. is it very swakoo hahaha.. But I like doing this. This is the part I love about joininig Miss Earth. We don't just stand there and say say say, but we really do get our hands dirty and walk the talk!! I did aspire to be a team of the environmentalist that does cleanup in the sea when I learn scuba diving. So yup yup, that is also part of my plan. But since scuba is not coming true yet, gotta take a step at a time. :) It will be so meaningful. :)

Ok, time to get back to work. Although the person I need advice from not really here hmmm... I think should be ok la. Maybe will drop him a mail or discuss after lunch. More posts in the night if I am up to it.

This is a long long post haha..

Thursday, July 10, 2008

EOD at work

Yeah, slacking in office now. Not exactly slacking also la. I been working from this morning till now which is knock off time!

Just finishing up a few more stuff before I call it a day. Later will be going to study my CFA again. Should be finishing the part 1 soon. Then can do some sample questions. I think studying during my train ride really helps. And the lecture notes helps alot too. :)

Every little bit counts! Then Friday will have to take a look at the next lecture's notes. Friday evening also going for an audition for a gameshow. Not sure what it is about, but will just go there and try it out la. Go for fun lo. If I can get onto the show maybe who knows, I can win some cash money leh haha..

Sunday the show going to be broadcasted liao haha.. I dun noe how leh... quite nervous haha.. I hope I dun sound funny. :P But fortunately someone is taping, so I dun have to stay home to watch. :)

One more day to the weekends! Yeah!! SUper happy heehee.. Very excited too. Finally can rest. But I also will have to study la. Saturday got lecture hee. I think I like to study quite a bit also heehee... Its been really sometime since I held a textbook in my hands and read it. So have been working really hard, because I really want to make this work out. Only 18 lessons, so alot of hardwork have to be done on my part. Studying whenever I can is also important lo. Trying to make Saturday my full-fledged study day. Alot of readings to be done. I just want to make sure everytime I pay attention in lecture and understand the concepts taught.

Looking ahead, I need 10K to fulfil my dreams. And I know I will get it!

Monday, July 07, 2008

Keeping myself awake

Well well, been doing catching up with my fren's life via their blog. Quite sad leh. can't meet them in person to catch up with them.

The past few weekends have been spent with Gene and Carol. Alot of Miss Earth things going on. Learning alot more about the environment. I really feel very strongly about over consumption which leads to wastages, and thus depleting the earth's resources. So, from today on, I will really try not to waste so much. Be it food, electricity etc etc. Furthermore, all these also help us to save money! Since our electrical and water charges are like increasing.

Gene, Carol and I have been going to the Eact Coast Park to roller blade with Gene. Basically she blades while Carol and I try to catch up la. She's beginner mode, so not so bad still la. We can catch up by brisk walking. Now, she is also speeding up, so sometimes we may have to jog a bit la. :) Eventually we may have to jog alongside her ha. To just get some exercise. But then seeing her blading, make my buttocks itchy again haha.. Feel like taking it up again, after my last attempt many years ago haha.. Think will want to go for lessons. Until after my Miss Earth Pageant that is. I don't want to end up hurt or with cuts and bruises before the finals!!

Steffan's coming out again next sunday! Hee.. so yup yup, its SUnday! And no events, so can spend whole day with him! Quite excited. Hopefully can go pick him up. :) I hope he is doing well in where ever he is. But I'm sure he will do it well. Last he told me his partner was a very nice and helpful person. he 2 of them are like the same frequency, so they clique very well together. Very happy for him. :)

Miss Earth's finals will be in September. So I hope more of you people out there can make it and come down and support me la!! And don't worry, it shuoldn't cost u more than 10% of your salary, because it is at a pub area. :) Will confirm the details as soon as possible!

30 mins to lunch time! Tonight really must slp earlier... before 12mn sounds like good timing. Yawnzz..

Friday, July 04, 2008

Bored bored

Feeling very bored in office now. For some unknown reason also la. Actually got quite a few stuff to do, but then don't seem to have the motivation to do it. Other than my half-opened eyes making me not want to work, my tummy also very hungry leh. hahaha.. Din have the time to go get anything for breakfast la. I'm not a breakfast person anyway. Now I'm thinking of what to have for lunch liaoz haha.. Hor fun sounds like a really good choice heehee... Cheap, good and affordable haha..

So now I'm updating my page here while I wait for accounts to be activated. Quite boring la. Yawnzz.. Saw myself in mirror again, and I remind myself of Kungfu Panda... Haizz.. really need more more more more slp!!! Tonight slp early!

this is another busy weekend. There's golf in the morning and CFA class in the afternoon tml. Then Sunday 9-5 is Miss Earth's deportment class. Almost 9-5 every day this week.. Hopefully things will be better next week ba... Not thinking too far ahead, else will feel even more tired.

Just got back after doing some stuff. So still not so bad la. Have somethings on hand that should keep me entertained till lunchtime! Meeting now! :)

Thursday, July 03, 2008

Wandering Mind

Now that Giant Star is over, quite disappointed with myself on the results, but then it was a learning experience ba I guess. Now trying to put the sadness behind me and concentrate on Miss Earth. And I guess the sadness is losing the $10,000 more then anything la. All about the money. :P

Alot of things are going on in this sector of the year. And time has flew by SO fast that its more than 6 months into 2008! By the time all my things end, it will be 2009 already!! Wah....

So the next few upcoming events will be Miss Earth, which ends in Sep for the local competition. If I do get the chance to go to the International stage, I really want to make things well la. Then will end in Nov. After which I will have my CFA examiniations!

These few days have been doubting my ability in terms of my work la. Not sure why, but I'm not really performing up to standard leh... And feeling quite bored about work. Body has been sending signals by making me oversleep the past few days. So yeah.. hmm... Well, now making effort to like buck up a bit more, maybe will have a better sense of direction after. Gotta hang in there for 9 more months la.. Then I can envision my fat fat paycheck into my account heehee... Then I can really take my break a bit heehee..

Have been procrastinating my break. Now hopefully it really happens in 2009!

Recently can't help going to skateline.com.sg and look at the skating classes heh heh.. Got the interest to take up rollerblading again since I last tried it out. Just going online to see what deals they have on the roller blades lo heh heh.. Just feel like getting my own skates and just keep trying it out. But well, now gotta take care of myself abit until Miss Earth is over.

Basicaly the major milestones in the next half of my 2008 will be my CFA course, which starts this Saturday!! Gotta miss a few lectures because of Miss Earth events la, but DEFINATELY will attend the make up lecture. I really want to do well and pass this one time!!

And next up, is Miss Earth Singapore 2008! Getting my tiara is part of my goal, but I always set myself a benchmark, for each event. And that is to make sure I always do better then the previous event! So yup yup. Just moving along that line now.

These are the 2 MAJOR things in the next half of the year la. Along the way I hoping to squeeze things in as well. Like balance boyfriend, friends and family. And work as well la. Improve of my knowledge in all other areas as much as possible. Still play my golf and enjoy myself.

Genecia said I have to accept and learn to receive. Hmm... Some thoughts to ponder on.

Havent been driving the past few days. Sometimes its so much more convenient to just take the public transport. Should be driving for deportment class this weekend ba. Make full use of the car while I still have it with me. :)

It is quite helpful to have a car readily available whenever you need it la. So yeah lo.... But I don't think my current status allows me to have one for myself lo... I'll just be patient and wait then. Things will fall into place somehow.

Its going to be Friday soon! Still need alot alot of rest and slp time. Yawnzz.. Back to work. :)