Had a lunch meeting with a friend from NTU, who had sent me a cny card earlier. Honestly, I have no recollection that I had met him anywhere before.Apparently, he found our first year CAC orientation list during spring cleaning and sent cny card subsequently. I think thats like 12 years back?!
Initially it was weird, but I guess lunch was ok. Found that he is looking to move back into engineering and no longer wants to be in prudential. Apparently he likes photography and is looking to set up a website. Yet another photography buff in the midst.
Think meeting friends from the 'past' often send me into waves of nostalgia.
I really wonder, what have I been doing for the past 10 years?! Everything seems like a dream.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Addiction
I am seriously addicted to watching dvds right now. Especially romantic comedies. Though I dont watch alot of the dramas, but I would re-watch those that I like (think I must have watched kss 5 times,full house 3 times and goong 5 times or more!) I still dont get bored of the shows though, even though I watch them so many times!
My friend said its because I miss out alot when I was growing up as a teenager, so I am making up for 'lost time'.. Is that so? I wonder.. but I know my juvenile tendencies certainly come across as laughable.
My friend said its because I miss out alot when I was growing up as a teenager, so I am making up for 'lost time'.. Is that so? I wonder.. but I know my juvenile tendencies certainly come across as laughable.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Korean Drama
Though I am slower as usual in catching on the craze, but lately I found myself watching a few of the more popular korean dramas (kim sam soon, full house, princess hours and 'shao nu cheng gong ji'). I prefer these dramas to shows like "winter sonata", "stairway to heaven", etc because they are cuter, light hearted and not so heavy. I cant bear to watch a series with tear jerking scenes at every corner, or a love story that has so many twists and turns it makes my head spin.
The love scenes in Korean drama are often very 'subtle' and heart wrenching. perhaps because the starting is difficult, the ending is often sweeter. :D
I have a friend who cannot stand such soapy series though. He thinks its superficial and cant understand the obsession with these dramas.
Went on the net to search for links relating to korean drama and found this http://www.koreandrama.org & http://www.hancinema.net Think these are quite good to read about the synopsis of dramas thats been screened and you can see how widespread this 'k-drama' bug has spread...when you read the comments by the readers.
If any of you has any good korean (I prefer funny cutesy types to tragedies) drama to share, please let me know!
The love scenes in Korean drama are often very 'subtle' and heart wrenching. perhaps because the starting is difficult, the ending is often sweeter. :D
I have a friend who cannot stand such soapy series though. He thinks its superficial and cant understand the obsession with these dramas.
Went on the net to search for links relating to korean drama and found this http://www.koreandrama.org & http://www.hancinema.net Think these are quite good to read about the synopsis of dramas thats been screened and you can see how widespread this 'k-drama' bug has spread...when you read the comments by the readers.
If any of you has any good korean (I prefer funny cutesy types to tragedies) drama to share, please let me know!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day
That dreaded day is here alas. I dont recall ever enjoying this day even when I was "attached". Its going to be just another day for me. I'd probably work late to finish my project. Just like what Rae had 'observed'..It would be a non-event for me. Though I dont enjoy the day, because it reminds me too potently that its going to be yet another normal quiet day with no SO anywhere in sight. I think its still an occasion with some merit. For one, its a day thats good for people wishing to express their secret admiration or love, especially for those who are not too brave.. Its also a day to be creative with expressing love and without risking been tagged as "corny" or "tacky"..
I wish all a Happy Valentine's Day nevertheless and hope you have a fantastic time with your loved ones today. For those who are single ,I hope you wont be spending it working late like moi!
Saying I dont "believe" in valentine's day would be hypocritical. Though I enjoy my freedom and single lifestyle, at the end of the day , I cannot deny that Love is wonderful and I truely hope that there will come a day when I can spend everyday in true valentine fashion.
I wish all a Happy Valentine's Day nevertheless and hope you have a fantastic time with your loved ones today. For those who are single ,I hope you wont be spending it working late like moi!
Saying I dont "believe" in valentine's day would be hypocritical. Though I enjoy my freedom and single lifestyle, at the end of the day , I cannot deny that Love is wonderful and I truely hope that there will come a day when I can spend everyday in true valentine fashion.
Friday, February 09, 2007
HUH?!
Oh, just a few days ago, I was on the phone with a secretary of a certain director in a Middle Eastern Petrochemical company. Upon hearing my surname , chua, his first reaction was " Are you filippino?". He explained that many filippinos have chua as their 'surnames' or 'middle names'. His middle name is 'chua' (as his mother is chinese)... I was wondering "Huh", I get this even on the phone?
You see, I am naturally tanned, and many times have been mistaken for malay, indian, flippino, cambodian, thai, laotian, burmese in the past, but never chinese. I got used to it since this is something I keep hearing since I was in primary school. My mum even told me one of my classmates in primary 1 told me to go to malay class when I was with him in chinese class. I stupidly went. I panic that day because I didnt understand a word of Malay! My mum told me this story sometimes and I thought I am just so Blur.. (thats why they call me blur queen.. even my mum also call me blur queen at times).
I guess I would continue to be mistaken for years to come. Perhaps I should learn some more asia languages like Malay or Thai even.. and be a TRUE BLUE 'ASIAN'. HAHAHAHAHAH
You see, I am naturally tanned, and many times have been mistaken for malay, indian, flippino, cambodian, thai, laotian, burmese in the past, but never chinese. I got used to it since this is something I keep hearing since I was in primary school. My mum even told me one of my classmates in primary 1 told me to go to malay class when I was with him in chinese class. I stupidly went. I panic that day because I didnt understand a word of Malay! My mum told me this story sometimes and I thought I am just so Blur.. (thats why they call me blur queen.. even my mum also call me blur queen at times).
I guess I would continue to be mistaken for years to come. Perhaps I should learn some more asia languages like Malay or Thai even.. and be a TRUE BLUE 'ASIAN'. HAHAHAHAHAH
Health Matters
2 weeks ago, I went for health screening at polyclinic. I havent done such a comprehensive one before. Its the first time in my old life that I drew blood for test! The nurse couldnt find my 'vein' and took some time to find it.. That arm of mine ached and went blue black for a whole week thereafter. Got my results today. Overall ok. Just abit high on the potassium. The doc said I must have taken too much Bananas!
Going to HSA tonite with my colleague for a blood donation after hearing the news about shortage of blood in bloodbank. Hope my blood could be used.
Going to HSA tonite with my colleague for a blood donation after hearing the news about shortage of blood in bloodbank. Hope my blood could be used.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Qun Zhong Eating House
Went to Qun Zhong Eating house at 21 Neil Road. They serve dumplings, sweet & soup soup, etc. The "xiao long bao" is FANTASTIC. Much better than the two famous dumpling chains (in my opinion). Lovely food. But the queue is really long.They dont accept reservations, so we queue for about 15 minutes. But the wait is worth it.
I didnt take any photos as usual because we were too hungry... and finished the food in minutes. The owner who is famous for his 'attitude' was in a really good mood and even chatted with us. Surprise!!
No credit card payment here, and they close on wednesdays... My friend told me they are usually sold out by night time like 7 plus... I havent try going to the place for dinner but its possible.
I would love to dine there again soon.
I didnt take any photos as usual because we were too hungry... and finished the food in minutes. The owner who is famous for his 'attitude' was in a really good mood and even chatted with us. Surprise!!
No credit card payment here, and they close on wednesdays... My friend told me they are usually sold out by night time like 7 plus... I havent try going to the place for dinner but its possible.
I would love to dine there again soon.
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