Gambling?

I wonder: Would I be able to make a living as a gambler?

I would not say that I'm extremely lucky at any games or otherwise, but I would say that I've gotten the hang of a particular game.

I guess, if I do decide to quit my job, I would go into gambling full time? Lolz!

Right now, I just wish to get away, from work, from the house, from reality. I want to just spend my time lazing around, and find myself.

I NEED TO.

High Score

I'm so proud of myself! Look at this (high score)!



6166, ok? Don't play play... I've always only gotten 5k plus score first time getting a 6000+ score on Solitaire on mobile phone, of course must hao lian! =p

Let's Fly, Let's Fly!

Jetstar's having their 5th Birthday celebration and they're having a 'Bring a Friend' promo.

I've just booked 3 trips (Macau, Darwin & Phuket) based on this promo alone! Remember to book your trip before 15Oct09 to grab the special offer!

I had wanted to go to Australia for 2 weeks, in which I could fly domestic to New Zealand. Unfortunately, Val is not able to travel for such a long time as she will be going for another trip to Australia in July. =( Oh well, there's always the next time round!

2010, come quick! =D

Arcade

Sometimes just spending a day in a place that brings back fond memories is a good thing.

I just spent 2 hours over e weekend in an arcade, playing games like House of the Dead, as well as some Japanese games whereby it tests one's motor skills.

As per always, I would scream and hop about whenever I play games, and this time round, it is no exception. Well, let's just say that I had so much fun that I wish that the 20¢ per token arcade still exists in Bedok, such that I could just splurge in an afternoon of happiness. Or the one at Marine Parade/East Coast area that my dad used to bring us to.

It was actually chance that caused me to have so much fun, but I'm glad that I was there with someone who knew how to have fun.

Oh boy, and the fact that we got tickets that we could exchange for something is so thrilling! Lolz...

What To Know About Men

What Our Daughters Should Know About Men
(Or rather, what Women should know about Men):

1. If you’re paranoid he’s cheating, then you don’t trust him and the relationship should be over.
2. Going down isn’t shameful.
3. Learn how to satisfy yourself sexually.
4. Men are powerless in the face of female sexuality.
5. Be honest and upfront about your feelings, and demand the same from men.
6. Don’t try to change a man.
7. If he’s annoying when you’re dating, then he’ll be annoying when you’re married.
8. The first time he hits you is the last time he hits you, because you leave.
9. “Perfect couples” have troubles too, so don’t compare your relationship to othe relationships too much.
10. If he’s not willing to work on the relationship, then he’s not invested in it.
11. Flirting with other women in your presence is disrespectful and shouldn’t be tolerated.
12. It’s OK to sleep with multiple men at the same time, as long as you’re honest with them and safe about it.
13. The STD talk really isn’t that difficult to have.
14. Keeping your man sexually satisfied will do wonders for your relationship.
15. You both should be able to say “I’m sorry.”
16. If he can’t laugh at himself, he’s too uptight.
17. A man who cooks you breakfast in bed, gives you foot rubs, goes shopping with you or accompanies you to a rom-com is worth his weight in gold.
18. Mama’s boys are unlikely to prioritize your wants and needs above their mom’s wants and needs.
19. Always trust your gut.
20. Expressing strong emotions doesn’t make you crazy.
21. Don’t bother overanalyzing him. His reasoning is likely very simple.
22. Be able to take it as much as you dish it.
23. Find a man that truly “cares” for you. When love and passion fade, “caring” takes over until they return again.
24. Never waste your time with a man that makes you feel bad about yourself.
25. You don’t owe him a thing, even if he buys you the most expensive dinner in town.
26. Tease him. And just went he thinks he’s going to get it, tease him again.
27. There are seven excuses for getting out of anal sex.
28. You can’t own anyone and they can’t own you.
29. It’s OK to just listen to him breathe sometimes.
30. Men need to be cuddled and hugged, too.
31. Find someone to share your life with, not fill in the gaping hole (not a vagina reference) in your life.
32. Only you can make yourself happy.
33. Love doesn’t hurt.
34. Shoe shopping is great breakup therapy.
35. Never settle.
36. Date potential, instead of vainly searching for Mr. Perfect.
37. Be a lesbian.

Sometimes, sometimes

Sometimes I just want to kill some people.

Sometimes I just want to strangle some people.

Sometimes I feel that if I'm not where I am, I would be a happier person.

Sometimes I just feel that it would be better if certain things or people are not around.

Sometimes I like being where I am, because I can make people's lives hell, or have my life made hell.

But most of the times, it's time to breathe in, and out, and keep the person on a 'Die, You Bloody Bugger' list! =D

15 Things we would miss about Men

15 Things we would miss about Men:

1. Their 5 o’clock shadow.
2. Intercourse and outercourse.
3. How cute and vulnerable they look first thing in the morning.
4. The way they reassure us we’re nothing like our mothers.
5. Their ability to reach the high shelves at the grocery store.
6. Taking it like a man when we have a PMS outburst.
7. Their cute little nicknames for us.
8. Reassuring us we’re nothing like the bitches their friends date.
9. How well they lie about the size of our ass in our skinny jeans.
10. How they always know where all the wires go.
11. The way they look in a suit.
12. How good they are at killing the bugs.
13. And installing the AC window unit.
14. The sound of their voice in the dark wishing us “good night.”
15. The way they look holding a baby.

Tree of Life

I feel in love with the above pendant the moment I saw here.

Of course, the description for the above tree does not distract me from the beauty of the piece of work:

Wearing the Tree of Life close to our heart is a wonderful reminder for us to remain grounded in Life. Just like how a strong tree remains firmly rooted to the ground... no matter how strong the wind blows, it will never be uprooted . This is how we should live Life, to remain strongly rooted to our beliefs, to never lose sight of our values and to never give up... no matter what winds of change that blows our way.

The Tree is symbolic of Inner Strength, Growth and Abundance, hence I included Peridot stones which clears the
way for your heart to feel. It also assists in creating abundance in all areas of life, and is excellent for understanding relationships (with yourself and your surroundings) with honesty and integrity

It is also available in a combination of Citrine and Peridot stones. Citrine increases self-esteem and is a powerful alignment tool that works with the Higher Self to heal old patterns and attract abundance

It is through the creation of the Tree of Life that I pray, it will open up the gateway for you to connect with your own source of Strength and Inner Guidance. We all need Inspiration! So may this Tree of Life serve as an Inspiration to you. It makes an excellent and meaningful gift to your Self or Loved ones... a special keepsake to mark a milestone in Life , perhaps. May you cherish it as much as I do to mine :)

However, the above pictured pendant is the creator's personal one... I've requested her to make one that is very much similar to hers, let's keep our fingers crossed! ;)

When Mr Right Comes at the Wrong Time

This article is found in Life section on 31/1/05.
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When Mr Right comes at the wrong time


SOMETIMES, timing rather than love decides who we end up being with - or without.

Only some lucky people marry the loves of their lives. The rest marry the most suitable person who comes along when they are ready to settle down.

A friend in his 20s came to this conclusion after confiding in me that he had recently met a woman who is more attractive than his wife, and so occupies his thoughts more often than his wife does.

'If only I had met her before I got married,' he said wistfully.

But I think even if the love of one's life appears when one is single, one may not be in the right frame of mind to recognise him or her as such.

And then love passes by.

Life is littered with near misses and lost opportunities.

I attended my ex-boyfriend's wedding last month, which triggered many memories.

We met five years ago when I was 23 and he 31. It was love at first sight.

He had an established career, was down-to-earth and steadfastly religious.

I was then working as an air stewardess and my head was - literally and metaphorically - in the clouds.

I was also - well, let's put it this way - not religious.

Despite our differences, we were soulmates. We had the same quirky sense of humour and shared long, intense overnight conversations.

But human nature is perverse. When someone is excessively nice to us, we start taking things for granted, instead of appreciating them even more.

My ex sent me to the airport, fixed my PC, reminded me to take health supplements - and go to church.

He had everything I could want in a husband - except that I was not looking for one. A boyfriend was all I could cope with then.

I loved fast cars, danced wildly at Zouk and took off on shopping holidays at a whim. My life revolved around I, me and myself.

In the six months that we were together, he popped the question several times and talked ad nauseam about having children. He wanted us to enrol for a Christian marriage preparation course.

Yes, I did often fantasise about a Vera Wang wedding gown, but I was at that stage of my life when I was more interested in Guess than Baby Guess.

And where - dare I admit it? - I still wanted to meet other men.

So I was a 23-year-old with the emotional maturity of a 13-year-old. Responsibility? Wasn't that for adults?

In short, I met Mr Right at the wrong time.

The more he talked about marriage and religion, the more I felt pressured and the more pressured I felt, the more irritable I became.

I was too impatient to compromise. Every trivial matter blew up as a big deal. My mood obliterated the good in our relationship and reached a point where I just wanted out.

He was heartbroken; I was sad but relieved. He still called me regularly, beseeching me to change my mind.

The calls stopped finally after a year. Now and then, we say 'Hi' via e-mail.

I had a few painful relationships after that. Served me right, as those rude wake-up calls were necessary for me to realise the meaninglessness of my hedonistic high life.

I missed the tenderness of my ex and began having second thoughts.

Perhaps I also felt more urgency to find someone marriageable before my biological clock reached zero hour. It dawned on me that I am not a pixie like Peter Pan who can flit around forever. One day, I'd wake up sick and alone when my fair weather friends flit away.

But I was too proud and too unsure of my ex's reaction to call him until last year.

The first thing he told me excitedly was that he had found The One. My heart tumbled to my feet. So, that's Fate.

If only I could turn back time. If only I had met him later. If only... what feeble words.

These days, I am more circumspect. I have come to terms with my loss. there is nothing I can do about timing, but I can do everything about my choices.

Sometimes, when the nights get lonely, I toy with the idea of marrying a platonic friend of mine, who often assures me earnestly that, if the worst comes to the worst, he'd be willing to marry me.

But I always dismiss that. I have already made one mistake. I should not make another by settling for second best merely for the sake of getting hitched - only to regret it soon after, as the guy who confided in me did.

Hopefully, the best is not over but yet to be.

The Dream...

I spy with my eye, a dreamy resort: Soneva Kiri by Six Senses, located in Thailand.

Just looking at the photos, I can't help but to think of how romantic it would be, how good it would be to stay there, or even better, being proposed to while on a holiday there...

How could one say 'No' after being brought to a secluded beach in a private jet and being totally relaxed in a private and romantic place? I know for sure that I won't (provided that I can see a future with the other party).

Of all the accommodation types that they have, the one that I like most is the Beach Villa Suite, which has a absolutely dreamy bedroom:



Followed by the Cliff Villa Suite, which has got a very interesting bathroom:



For a 3D2N stay, it'll be around USD6000 (aft taxes) for the Beach Villa Suite! *GASP*

For more info about the resort, check out the fact sheet.

And guess what? They have private residences too, priced between US$4.5M - US$7.5M... *DOUBLE GASP*

Maybe that shall be on my list of dream holiday homes? Lolz... =)

Love Gives Love Takes

What makes you fear LOVE? I think the following sums it up for me perfectly...

The Corrs: Love Gives Love Takes



Just when I thought I was safe,
You found me in my hiding place,
I'd promised never again
I wouldn't give my heart, but then
Closer, closer I moved near you
The way I want you makes me fear you

Love breaks and love divides
Love laughs and love can make you cry
I can't believe the ways
That love can give
And love can take away

I find it hard to explain
It's crazy, but it's happening
And I'm falling again
Much further than I've ever been
I'm falling deeper than the ocean
I am lost in this emotion

Love breaks and love divides
Love laughs and love can make you cry
I can't believe the ways
That love can give
And love can take away

Ahh Oh yeah x3

Love can give
And love can take away

Love breaks and love divides
Love laughs and love can make you cry
love can make you cry I can't believe the ways
That love can give
And love can take away
Love breaks and love divides
Love laughs and love can make you cry
I can't believe the ways
That love can give
And love can take away

I, not II

In case you were wondering, no, I did not head down to the COMEX 2009 to get my X Mini II.

I got the previous model X-Mini at Guardian instead, and it was 2 for the price of 1 (X-Mini II)!

So, being the price conscious me, of course I get the cheaper deal (while spending). =P

X-Mini II

I know what I want from Comex 2009! Presenting, the X-Mini II Capsule Speaker!



Beautiful, isn't it? ;) Price wise $45.90, I guess it's worth it? Lolz… Well, I do need a portable speaker (after mine has spoilt), for my movies and all, so why not?

Now hat I've seen someone selling it for $38-42, I'm now wavering on thoughts to purchase it at Comex...

Fees

Blah, this is the time of the month whereby I have to call the different banks to request for a wavier of annual membership fees for my credit cards from the various banks… Otherwise I'd have to pay amounts ranging from $150 to $500 for membership fees? Which IS crazy shit by the way…

Forex

I think that I should foray into Forex, the buying and selling of currencies...

Take a look, I've opened a demo account with Saxo, and I've made approximately USD20k. With this amount, I can buy my diamond ring already! =D

Then again, before the profit that u see now (as per captured on 26Aug09 @ 2345h), you should have seen my portforlio this afternoon! I was down to only having an account balance of USD50k. =$

I could safely say that my emotions were flactuating with the price of the currencies. But one thing I've learnt, not to put too much in it at one go.

I should consider forking out SGD 5k of maybe more to open a real account? Hmmm...

At least with this I won't have to study the different companies and all, as per shares and stocks...

Hunger Strike!

What happens when you're hungry? You'd snack, n snack n snack.. That's what I've been doing on a fairly frequent basis recently...

Sudden cravings would strike n I'll just heed then and eat.. And by cravings, they're things like curry puffs, ice cream, prata etc. I'm sure u get the picture: unhealthy food.

In case you're wondering, no, I'm not pregnant! Just a hungry lady... Lol!

Spring Cleaning!

In 2006, I bought myself a present…

And in 2009, I've filled up most of it… Damn! Time to do some spring cleaning! =)



Oh my, how I dread the task... =(

Ten Thoughts on Whole Living

(1) Loving acts begin at home,
but the effects ripple infinitely outward.

(2) Each transition is an opportunity
to look at who you are -
and where you're headed.

(3) Walk a little, everyday.

(4) Let go of what you don't need;
you'll make space for what you want.

(5) The desire for change shows up in your body
as well as your thoughts. Pay attention to it.

(6) Good food that serves you in the short term
will sustain you in the long run.

(7) A healthy life stems from better choices.

(8) Help others because they need it,
not because you need to provide it.

(9) Giving is the key to a happier, healthier life.

(10) Teach what you know,
and you'll discover what you're ready to learn.
Life is so short, so fragile.

Let's live it in the most meaningful and fulfilling way :)

*Extracted from Body+Soul, Sep07 issue

Wrong Idea

I think that he has the wrong idea…

He called me today again to tell me that he's not in for a relationship as he has just been in Singapore for a short time, and that he just wanna have fun. -_-

Does he think that all Singaporean ladies are out for relationships only with Caucasian men? *slap*

Things We Forget

Ever wondered what would happen if you leave a piece of post-it somewhere in the public with some words to remind you of things?

Got to know of this following blog: To Do:

Some of their works are as follows:



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