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Have a Healthy New Year with Soba Salad!

2012-01-01T13:15:00.004+08:00

Good Morning Everyone! Happy 2012! It's the New Year! =DDD

I'm on such high mood today! Cause I just know that 2012 is going to be a great great great great year!

Ended 2012 with a really nice and simple get together with my loved ones. Just the way I like it! ((:

Anyways, to help kick start this new year, and to help some of you with your New Year's Resolution, I'm going to share a really really healthy meal recipe with you all! Cold Soba Salad!

So, here we go! ((:

Let me first introduce the ingredients. Here's what we need:

From top left clockwise:

1) Lettuce (I use butterhead lettuce here, you can use any other types of greens that you prefer I suppose, the leafy kind I mean. You'll have to cut them into smaller pieces so it will be easier to eat)

2) Ham (I prefer everything to be really light so over here I use the thinly shredded honey baked ham, I also just simply tore them into smaller pieces)

3) Cucumber (Cut into stripes)

4) Crabmeat (The kind you use for steamboat, also cut into stripes)

5) Eggs (Hard boiled), you can use omelete and cut them into stripes as well, depending on what kind of eggs you prefer. I think this hard boil egg adds a little more flavor to the dish simply cause omelete might make the dish a bit too dry.

Here's a better look of the ham, in case you didn't know what I mean.

I initially tried to cut the eggs nicely into slices but failed since the egg yolk as you can see was a little too soft. So in the end, I chop them all up into cubes.

So after you're done with preparing these ingredients, you can wrap the plate with a clear plastic wrap and throw them into the fridge until you're ready to serve the food. Remember to wrap them up so that it will not turn dry in the fridge.

Meanwhile, you can start boiling your soba noodles. I bought mine from NTUC, the uncooked hard ones. Try to avoid those that's already somewhat cooked and you only have to boil them for a while sort cause usually it will be wayyyyy too soft. You can get these uncooked soba noodles from Daiso or Cold Storage as well.

So you heat up a pot of water, then throw the amount of soba noodles into the boiling water. You'll have to do an estimation here though, I usually cook like a small bunch (the ones where they already divided the portions up for you wrapping it around with a small stripe of white paper) for like 1 person. It's really dependent on how big and eater you are. But the good thing is, since this dish is suppose to be served like a cold salad sort, you can always keep the excess noodles away in a tupperware in the fridge till a later time.

So when you're all done and ready to eat, just put your soba noodles into a big mixing bowl like I did above, then you slowly add in all the different bits that you like into the mixing bowl! Good for people who are fussy since you can all mix your own according to your own preference like more meat, less or no vegetable and all. But for me, I like to have a bit of everything, so here's what I did.

Oh, before that, don't forget to bring out your bottle of Japanese Sesame sauce. I bough mine from NTUC together with the other ingredients. This is how it looks like.

I'm sorry I don't have the name of the sauce but I do remember that there were 2 types, one green and one red. Had bought the green one, can't remember what's the difference. Maybe you all can go check it out and let us know. ((:

Anyways, so here's what I added into my soba noodles.

Had wanted to do a gif but I'm still not too sure how to do it. Will try to do one when I have more time to try it. =P

Anyways, so just add enough sauce that can coat all the ingredients. You can add them as and when when you mix them.

So here's where the fun comes in!

You'll have to mix all the ingredients in the mixing bowl so that everything gets a good coat of the sauce. And then give it some more bad-ass toss!

And then you taste the final product and give it a thumb up! ((:

A very simple, healthy and yummy recipe for all of you! Enjoy~!

sorry, I was toooooo greedy so I didn't take any photo of the final product. =P

Ingredients recap:

1) Lettuce

2) Shredded Ham

3) Cucumber

4) Crab Sticks

5) Eggs

6) Soba noodles

7) Sesame sauce

Wishing all of you a very healthy 2012! ((:

Love,

Rena

Hell yea!

2011-12-28T09:36:00.003+08:00

I'm not someone that usually create new year resolutions, they just don't make much sense to me. If you want to do something then get it done. What's the point of writing it down somewhere and forgetting it all the same? Just never worked for me. I forget them anyways.

Looking back at this past year, loads had happened, and I really mean a lot! With the year almost coming to a close now, it really makes me wonder if one can really grow so much within a year. Or at least that's what I'm feeling. I suppose I could say that there are more downs than ups this year and it hadn't been the easiest year for me. But nope, I'm not going to spend these last few days trying to harp on or pity myself.

I'm going to party hard! To reward myself for being so strong, in overcoming all the shit and also to embrace the upcoming year! If I'm asked to describe myself right now, I'm probably like a little fire ball waiting to be thrown up into the sky and then burst into bright bright bright flames! Burning! Not to hell of course! But to a brighter future!

And here I come 2012! Let's get the party started! I just know it's going to be A GREAT YEAR!

2011-11-24T09:49:00.002+08:00

Hi all!

I had prepared a little post about my Batam trip but haven't got round to resizing the photos. So please bear with me a bit.

Promise to do it when I'm back. Oh yes, which brings me to the point that I'm going for a company off-site to Phuket this weekend. I'm kinda excited about it cos I haven't been to much beach locations aside Bintan.

I just won a trip on the Haagen Dazs tour and will be blogging a little about it as well.

So till the next time, take care all!

((:

I just know!

2011-11-04T10:53:00.002+08:00

Something good is brewing. Stay tune for more info about it as soon as I get the confirmation! ((:

Have a kick-ass Friday and long weekend!

Love,

Rena

Bad Blood!

2011-10-31T16:06:00.002+08:00

I've been missing in action for a while now. Not that I'm lazy but I had been sick! )): With the horrible weather and all, I was down with bad flu.. On top of that, I keep having this numbness in my right hand, it's kinda like part numbness, part weakness.. It was so bad that I was so scared it might be some sort of warning that I might get a stroke or what.. Please don't laugh at me, I'm serious.. It was that bad.. In the end, I had to take a half day off from work and head home to rest after my right leg begin to go numb as well..

After getting back things doesn't seems to get any better.. So I decided to do some accupressure treatment.. It was a very painful process.. Due to the internal injuries I have on my back, bruises starts to surface.. By the end of the treatment, almost the whole of my back is covered with bruises.. )): The bad blood clot had most probably caused the lack of blood flow and blood supply to my arms and legs hence the weakness/numbness.. So now, even though the numbness is almost cured but the bruises on my back is killing me! )): And I'm still as lethargic as ever.. Think I need to get some proper rest and rejuvenation soon..

Came to work as usual today even though I'm not in the best shape.. Might be a wrong choice.. Back aching like crazy and I can't even really concentrate really well.. Tired max.. Plus, my blood clot on my legs might not be solved.. Can feel this painful sensation at the joint.. Seems like I must do another accupressure soon.. Sigh.. Hopefully when all the bruises go away I'll have peace for a while..

Oh btw, I havent been updating about the event I mentioned the other day.. Simply cos it's "highly classified" for now.. Lols.. sounds mysterious aye?

Alrights, will leave you guys with a random photo I took of my G2000 contest winnings!

Till the next time, take care everyone!

When it creeps in..

2011-10-25T12:35:00.002+08:00

Been neglecting this space for a while now. Had been extremely busy lately. Will update soon about an event I attended last week. With pictures! ((:

Till then, have a great Deepavali holiday all! ((:

What a joyous day!

2011-10-17T14:05:00.004+08:00

Oh joy! I came in 2nd in the G2000 Style Icon Contest! ((:

Despite not winning the top prize but being second is still great news, no? At least I won the other 8 contestants.. =PP All thanks to the kind support of my friends and their friends! =D And of the 4 winners 3 were from our team so great job! =D It was a fun experience nonetheless!

I haven't get hold of the picture other than 1 so wouldn't post it up just yet. (Cause I didn't quite like the one they sent over. =P)

Anyways, life had been really good lately. I seem to have a lot of these oh-I-know_what-I-want-to-do moments. Nope, not like random things like what to do for a lazy sunday kind but more of the random things I want to do and pursue in my life cause I know it will just make me life so much better sort of stuff. Some are just weird and random I guess but well, who knows where it will take me? No harm trying right? ((:

I have had a really nice weekend. On Saturday, we had gone to Nabins to celebrate Mastermind's birthday in advance and it was such great fun! Miss having those pita breads and hummus! Well, maybe I should start sourcing for hummus recipes soon and I can make my own! ((:

Met up with the besties on Sunday. We had wanted to discuss about our end of year overseas trip plans but ended up chit chatting about random stuff, it was a good catch up though. Sometimes I really miss those days where we could just laze around in the pool at night doing nothing but gossiping away. Hahas.. The good old days! Afterwards, had a short rehearsal session with my partner. It was really great that we were somewhat productive and had some good improvisation and ideas on how to improve our script. =D

Took a morning half day leave today to check out something and headed to McDonalds for my favourite McGriddles breakfast. It feels so different to be out and about on a Monday morning! We even hop by the Sticky candy shop watching the people do their crafts! The nice guy even let us taste the still hot and soft candies! I was too excited that I've forgotten to take a photo of it. =P If you happen to pass by The Central or Cineleisure you might want to pop by to see them craft the candies!

I guess life can really be very simple and yet fulfilling at the same time and I'm definitely looking forward to it!

Alrights, that's all I have for now. Take care everyone! ((:

Work is an Act

2011-10-11T15:05:00.004+08:00

I had over some time learn more about life than before.

Somehow, like Steve had said, I had managed to connect the dots and link the lessons that I learn from many places applying them and benefiting from the connection as well.

I had somewhat recently took up some acting classes where I was not only taught how to act but it also taught me how to relax my mind in times of high level feeling of stress.

Most notably, I being to see how being at work is akin to being on stage. And working, is like putting on an act, the act of performing a character, one that fulfils all the expectations set by the other co-actors where in this case you call them boss, superiors, colleagues and clients. It is thus important to perform your very best in order to put up a good show, and to earn the applause of your co-actors who also act as the audience as well.

We go about everyday trying to find a balance at work. How we may feel bad in certain situations that we're placed into. But just try to bear this in mind. If you take all of these as an act, it would be so much easier to please everyone around you. Imagine if you're cast the role of a bad man who has to slap a c0-actor. How would you feel?

If you were to feel bad about it, you wouldn't be able to deliver a convincing act. And if, you keep that bad feeling in you even after the act, you will feel even worse. Worse still, you might be haunted.

So how do we get out of this?

Just like I'd said, if you take this as an act, and right after the end of the whole scene gets out of character, you'll be fine. Afterall, the character you're acting are usually not who you are.

Therefore, if you take working as acting in the scene, things will be so much better. Which means, right after work, you leave that nasty character behind, and the bad feelings are just left on the office desk, you'll be a much happier person. I promise you, you will. Try it!

Take off your costume and leave that character behind today. You'll feel so much happier and lighter than before. The burden, just like the character should not be following you into your life after work/the scene.

We don't wish to be another actor who crumbles and dies just because we cannot get out of the character, do we?

The neatest hostel is in town!

2011-10-10T10:43:00.008+08:00

Today's post is going to be heavy on photos so I shan't narrate too much in case it gets too long and boring.

Just Friday, I was invited to Five Stone Hostel for their soft launch. I haven't exactly been to many backpackers' hostel before but from what I hear from my friends, they ain't the nicest place to be minus the companions and friends.

So I was really pleasantly surprised when I went around taking a peek into the rooms.

The place was really lively and cosy and I really love the themed rooms. I can't really remember the exacts but here's some picture that can do the talking. *Please pardon the poor quality photos, my iphone is on it's way to meet Jobs. =X *

This room is the female-only room that can hold 6 stayers. I prefer to call it the ladies night.

I really love how they put in much thought and effort in designing the whole place, in terms of wall painting and interior deco *love the five stones pillows to bits!*

Here's some more random photos that I had taken that evening.

If anyone of you is interested. Please do hop over to their Facebook page here for more information! ((:

On Saturday, I meant up with a friend for dinner. We were suppose to just go to some random place for some random dinner, but somehow, we ended up at eating at Ju Shin Jung instead. There was like a dramatic episode before dinner that involved the forgotten handbag, mad running and sickly me. So here's what we had for dinner. I would say it's quite a lot of food, and we didn't manage to finish all of them. If only they had allowed just 1 order for bbq meat. =X

We order the marinated beef and pork collar bone. The beef was really nice and juicy and the marinate goes well with it. The pork was quite a disappointment as it was way too tough having been cooked on the grill for maybe a little too long. I would suggest you going for the pork belly, even if you're not a big big fan of pork or fatty pork cause I promise you that it will taste a lot more nicer than the not so fatty collar bone meat. =X The side dishes came "free" and I really like some of them, especially the seasoned octopus thingy. Or maybe I'm into seasoned octopus these days after having the wasabi octopus from Sushi Tei and Sakuraya. I ordered a bowl of Korean's popular soybean paste soup as well, which I finished alone. =P

We were both dead full by the end of the meal but it was a good one nonetheless. In case if you're wondering, the bill came up to about $90 in total for those 2 meats, 1 soup and 1 extra bowl of rice.

Well, that's all I have for now. Hope everyone is having a great Monday! ((:

My First Facial Trip!

2011-10-04T12:38:00.012+08:00

I've been really lucky lately. With all the winnings and all. Recently, I've joined the Jean Yip Facebook page and they were having a random draw going on(Not sure if it's still there). It works somewhat like a scratch card. And I've managed to "win" a free trial for their facial treatment.

Just 2 days later someone from Jean Yip called me and asked for my preferred outlet. After which, the lady from the Bugis outlet called to set an appointment. Fast and efficient I say.

Before I go on, would just like to mentioned that this post is just about my experience with the treatment and this post is NOT sponsored in any way. I simply won the trial and decides to blog about it.

So on Sunday, I went down to the outlet located in Bugis Junction to try out my first facial.

The consultant led me into the consultation room to fill in a questionnaire about my daily habits and skin care routine. She then explain to me the treatment I will be getting. It's called R6 treatment, which accordingly to her is a set of treatment that is customized according to my skin condition. After which, the beauty therapist then showed me into the room where the treatment was being done.

The room was pretty neat and clean. They had also provided me with a shower tower like garment to change into in order to not dirty my clothes.

As I had some make-up on, she had to do some cleansing before starting the treatment. I really enjoy the cleansing process as she had at the same time thrown in some massage tricks here and there. Simply relaxing!

After cleansing was the diamond peel treatment. The treatment was done with the help of a machine where she had used this suction tube to remove dead skins and impurities that were hiding beneath my skin. In order to help me see the effects better, she had initially only done half my face and showed me the difference before proceeding to the other half of the face. Despite having the suction tub sucking your skin, it wasn't really painful. The painful part was actually the blackhead remover right after the peel. Lucky for me, I dun really have much blackheads so the ordeal was I suppose, kinda short.

Later on, she then did the eyebrow shaping after asking for my preference. She first did one side to make sure that I like it before moving on to the other side. But for the whole time, I was actually thinking: "What if I didn't like how it turned out, I can't even say no right? Cause wad's done cannot be undone, no?" Just some silly thinking on my end.

After the plucking and trimming, she applied some massage lotion and started massaging my face. It was pure pleasure I tell you. The pressure applied was just nice and she also mentioned that with proper massage for the face, it'll improve the blood circulation which will reduce my dark circle and allow my skin to glow! So happy! Hahahas..

She then applied some hydrating cream (the name I can't recall) before proceeding to apply the mask on my face. I rested for 15 mins or so to allow the mask to dry before peeling it off.

To end of the treatment, so applied toner to lock everything in.

The whole treatment lasted for an hour or so and the environment was really comfortable. Even though they did explain to me the benefits of signing up for a package there was no hard selling. So many thumbs up to that!

I have had a really enjoyable facial treatment that day, and not forgetting to mention that my skin really did become smoother and the dark circles really did improve by quite a fair bit. Didn't get take photos that day, so I'll just end off with a random picture I take of myself! In support for BCF week! ((:

That's all for now! Oh yes, some ending words..

I'm competing in the G2000 Style Icon so please do cast your vote for me by smsing SPACESPACESPACE to 9095 2121

eg. Tan Ah Beng tanahbeng@gmail.com GM6 GF4

That's right, it's that simple! The voting ends this Sunday (9th October) and the contestant with the top vote wins! IMPT* Each phone no can send a max of 10 smses. So please do just spare 50cents worth of sms for me!

Thanks everyone! ((:

Not the usual shopping trip!

2011-09-26T10:27:00.013+08:00

Just 2 weeks ago, I participated in the DBS wardrobe contest and won a good $160 worth of Zara vouchers for myself! The nice people from DBS had upped the winnings from $100 to $160 and that made me really happy (considering that the nice stuff at Zara isn't very cheap).

Went down to the DBS *Scape branch where I was at the other time for the blogger challenge. Had been too busy with work and didn't have time to go shopping, so I took advantage of the half day off in-lieu I had to clear.

Had a nice lunch at 鹿港小镇 before starting off my hunt for the shopping trip to Zara.

We ordered a small portion of traditional roast duck, stirred fried veg with salted egg and also the fried nian gao. It's actually pretty weird to eat the nian gao with rice but we ordered it anyways, as it seemed even weirder to have our other dishes with nian gao. We're weird people, I know.

Here's just a quick picture of the food. I took some zoomed in ones which I forgotten where I'd saved. =X

I could hardly contain my excitement and quickly gobble down my food. Yes, it's been a while since I last shopped and this really felt like a sponsored shopping spree. =P

We first head over to the Zara at Liat Towers as I had remembered the TRF section had more selections than the other outlets. I'll let the pictures do the describing..

A look inside..

There you go! Some of the clothes that I've tried on.. so which did I buy in the end?

Stay tune then! I'll do like a nicer post of the ones I've bought.. Together with pretty pictures (if I managed to find time to take them that is.. =X)

That's all for now! Have a great week ahead! ((:

Monday Blues?

2011-09-19T13:44:00.011+08:00

What happens when you're having not-so-fantastic Monday?

You try to make it better! No?

For me, I had an awesome lunch!

It was raining like mad during lunch time and I was really feeling too lazy to even head down and eat.. But since a friend had took the effort to come all the way down to have lunch I thought I would just might as well get out of the office for a while.

So what's for lunch?

It was some Japanese-Taiwanese Food.. And I ordered the portion of noodle soup that came with a large portion (as compared to the noodle soup) of dumplings.. The noodle soup tasted pretty bland at the first.. So I added a little chili powder that made it taste slightly better..

As you can see, there were a few bean sprouts, a piece of prawn and some darkish things.. Those were actually braised meat, Taiwan style, which were really good I must add.. Perhaps with a little bit more of those meat the soup will be more flavorful..

That aside, just as I was finishing the noodles, they served the dumplings.. I was pretty surprised with the portion as the ones KE was given only had 3.. But I'm not complaining.. Really.. As they were really really really good! I'm not an extremely big fan of dumplings but once I've found good ones, I'll stick with it! The best I have had by far was from one of the hawker stall in the Pearl Center Market.. And this, I have to say, were even better than those I love!

The meat filling was sweet and juicy and there were just enough of those chives and some chopped prawns in it.. The skin was not too thick and flour-y.. They were also cooked just right as well..

I would definitely come back for more! Yum yums..

You must be wondering what KE was having..

I tasted his food a little so I can tell you that they really taste good!

He ordered like a half portion of rice and half portion of noodles.. What came to him was a bowl of Taiwanese style braised minced meat rice and also a serving of Japanese ramen.. His set lunch also came with 3 piece of gyoza.. I think they were the same ones as the dumplings I had, just that they were pan fried.. I'm not a big fan of oily stuff so I didn't enjoy the gyoza as much..

After the really nice and filling lunch, KE wanted some dessert so I suggested going to Cold Stone which was just around the corner.. And we ended up with Cheesecake Fantasy which really was cheesecake flavored ice cream with strawberries, blueberries and some biscuit crumbs.. Sounds normal yes? No! Somehow the combination was really good and the fact that the ice cream wasn't too sweet gained a plus point from me..

Back at the office post-lunch I almost fell asleep.. Yummy lunch, happy mood with a good weather.. Who wouldn't? ((;

Start small, Dream BIG!

2011-09-16T09:15:00.003+08:00

Morning folk!

A friend of mine was telling me about this great project and even greater man yesterday night.

But I was about to sleep so I didn't get a chance to catch it.

I just saw it and thought I must share it for sure!

Please also do check out the website to see how you may lend some help.

http://isanglitrongliwanag.org/

Sometimes, you don't have to do big things to impact people's life!

Hope it inspires you! Have a great day ahead! ((:

Love,

Rena

Crazy Stupid Love! Really?

2011-09-15T11:21:00.013+08:00

I'm back! ((:

Haven't been doing much lately except for work. =X Well, then to think about it again, I had been trying to complete a personal project. Hopefully I'll be able to see the results soon and then I'll update you all here alrights? I'm pretty excited about it! =P

So after work yesterday, a friend and I decided to head over to the newly (ok I think it's been around for 1 month or 2, so that's not soooo new) opened Japanese ramen place where you can order from 6 or was it 8 different ramen stall opened by different chefs, think it's called Ramen Champion. I would like to think of that place as a Japanese ramen get-together.

There were so many choices and it was really hard to make a decision.

I was trying to look at the different menu and noticed that there were quite some people buying from one located near the end of the whole place. It's called Bario (バリ男).

If you can see there were like a huge pile of beansprout on top. Yes, when I say huge I really mean HUGE!

There's also tons of black pepper sprinkled on the beansprout so I had to literally haul the whole pile of it out of the bowl before I can start eating. And at the end of it, I'd put them back into the bowl and was surprised/shocked that it filled up the whole bowl!

The ramen's pretty good. I'm a hard noodle kind of person so this was really good for me. And it's not the usual rounded kind of ramen. It had this handmade not so consistent feel to the noodle which was really nice! And the soup was good as well. Just that at the end of it, I'd noticed that they had probably put a lot of garlic in it and my breath probably stinks! Of course I couldn't forget the nicely done tamago. Love that it's still kinda runny inside, unlike those badly cooked ones from other ramen places. So I really enjoyed the whole ramen. Oh yes! I almost forgot to mention that this is only half the serving so the actual thing might be really filling!

Friend K had some "dry" ramen from Tetsu.

You're suppose to dip the noodles into the dark soup in the background somewhat like eating cha soba. Anyways, I did something super fail. I went to try the soup. Yes! And that was a mistake. It turned out to be extremely salty. I think it's only meant from dipping and not drinking. )): But according to K, the noodle was pretty good.

We then went for THE movie which was well, imo just ok.. I've expected it to be like really funny.. But it wasn't.. Neither was it very romantic either.. So if you're thinking of catching it.. I would really advise you to give it a miss.. =X

I had wanted to do another post about 2 other ramen but decided not.. Think all of you will probably get a ramen overdose if I do that. So I'll just end here.

Till the next time, take care everyone! ((:

All grown up!

2011-09-07T11:05:00.006+08:00

Hello all! It's been the longest time ever!

Been thinking about coming back here to blog lately and thought maybe I should give it another go!

So how have everyone been lately?

Let's see, from the last post I had which was dated Nov 6, 2010, (Gasp! It's been almost a year of missing in action! =X) Well, I'm kinda lazy to type out the details but these are what I've done in the almost 1 year:

1) Travelled to several places including San Francisco, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Bintan and Paris. Yes! I know I've missed a great deal of awesome update opportunities. =X

2) Graduated from THE University and had my commencement 6 months later.

3)Have had like change of jobs. I'm into my 3rd one now. =X Sounds bad no? Of course not! I strongly believe it's for the better!

4)Set up my own stall at Zouk Flea selling pretty pretty clothes from Korea. Hmms.. Maybe I should post them here as well, so you guys can take a look. =D

5) Finally joined the iPhone gang, so better photos from now on. Oh! And my lovely friends had a surprise for me. They bought me a dslr. So maybe if I'm not so lazy.. I'll take some pics and share it here as well.

6)Won several contests. Lols.. This is very random, I know! The things I won includes $500 taka voucher, a HTC phone and a free pair of tickets to SMWF! =D How awesome yes?

7) Started using a few more different social media platforms such as Twitter, Ushi, LinkedIn, Weibo, Foursquare, Tumblr and Instragram!

8) Took up acting classes at Tisch! Hehes.. Yes! I've finally went ahead to try out smthg that I've been longing to do. So if anyone knows of any casting call please shout out to me ok? ((:

9) Cosplayed. Kinda! I basically came up with a whole storyline and all around this character that I've made up and had some photo shoots done to portray her.

I guess that's about all that I can recall for now. So I suppose with so much happening in the past year, I could say that I've grown up! I've been through so much more and also through these adventures learnt a lot as well. I'm still the same old me, but I guess I have a much clearer vision right now and I'm so happy and excited to embark on this new journey! =D

So please do join me in the new journey and hopefully be able to take away some things from this blog as well! ((:

That's all for now! I'll see you back here real soon! ((:

A little BIG lesson from SV

2010-11-06T11:36:00.006+08:00

I had just gotten back from a really awesome program in Silicon Valley and I thought it'll be great if I can share my experiences and what I've learnt to all of you. Having traveled to the other side of the world proves not only to be an eye-opening experiences but also how much of a frog we are living in our own well. I simply can't be able to transfer all the knowledge taught but there are a few simple lessons I would wish to share:

1) It's NEVER too early/ young to start.

When people tell you that you should wait till you're older, they probably haven't done and seen enough! At 20ish, despite being one of the youngest in the group we were told that we are not considered young to be starting our own business. We have a mentor who started her own business at 17 and sold it for a few million at 19! And we never stopped starting her own businesses since. Yes, we've heard tons of comments in Singapore where people tell us we are too young and inexperienced. We had our fair share of setbacks before but this time round, we are back, stronger than ever, to prove them wrong! So if you have an awesome idea, get started, if you wait on who knows if someone might just think of just about the same awesome idea and get started? Get your feet down to work on it right now, find people who had experiences in that field. Get them on board as your mentors and you might be well on your way to a successful business of your own!

2) Failing is NOT the failure!

We've probably heard it 125783692196229 times now, still it never or hardly seems to be stuck in our head. The culture here is unique enough to cultivate us in a way the Americans would never approve of! They say failing is not failure but experience! People who fail learn valuable lessons that will help them grow and become better. It should not stop you from doing more. With these failed attempts you only get better at doing it right the next time. Failed once? Well, now you can say you have had experiences with doing it the wrong way, so you know what should be avoided to make it right this time!

3) It's about what your customers say about you,

NOT what you say about yourself. What your company provides be it product or service is not what YOU think is good for them, but what THEY think is good for themselves. You may think that by giving them say a cheap but mediocre solution is best for them, but what is of value and benefit to the customer may in fact be something that solves their issue perfectly even though it will cost them slightly more.

4) Value, Value, Value!

Your business is not just about making money at the expense of your customers nor your partners. Always think of how something can be of value to your company, your customers, and the partnerships. Only then will money start rolling in. A selfish business will not only suffer in the long run but also tarnish your reputation.

5) When at lost, do market research, tons of it!

Many businesses are not so successful as they often overlook the importance of market research, or rather PROPER market research. Conduct interviews, surveys and research on the field, in great details! Note: NOT just random Google-ing online, you'll do best with well founded research. Market research will and should never end, even when your company had started as the world is never static. Constant research will keep you and your service/product updated, offering your customers the best you can.

I guess if you follow the above pointers rather diligently, you may well be on your way to making BIG money! Or at least, I'm sure you can stop someone to listen to you this time instead of being sweep aside like most do.

That's all I've got to share for now. All the best to all of you! Remember, it's never too early nor too early to start! ((:

Cheers,
Rena

2010-10-06T18:04:00.001+08:00

And I thank all those of you who had been showing me so much support and showering me with all the words of encouragement. Thank you! ((:

2010-10-06T17:14:00.003+08:00

I had abandoned this place like forever, for here is a strong sense of unwillingness to blog on this space where I free that I have no freedom of speech or whatsoever..

Looking back a the last entry I realized it's been a good 3 months now.. Am what had I achieved? I would certainly like to say that I had been true to myself and living my life the way I would love to live.. Or have I?

Went on a trip to HK just before the semester started and it changed quite a lot of how I think.. For these few months that I had been away, I had done quite a fair bit of stuff and in return, gain a few more insights. Life is not simply living in a almost peaceful manner where you try to fulfill all roles in life. But that is not to say not fulfill any roles or just be irresponsible. Life is more than that. I began my life journey around 23 years and 4 months ago. Over the years, I had been trying my best to fulfill all the roles which are expected of me from being a daughter, sister, friend and to even perhaps lover. All these roles that I played almost simultaneously at times had taught me a lot of course. The heaviest and most taxing of them all, a good daughter. The definition defined by my parents? To do well in my studies, earn tons of money and be filial (I guess it really says a lot when I took a damn long while to try and spell filial). Have I achieved them all? I don't know. I haven't exactly done very well in terms of excelling in my studies and obviously haven't been able to earn any big money. Being filial? It's even harder to judge.

What I do know is this. For my life up until now, I've dedicated all my time, effort, hopes and dreams in trying to just do well in the role. Particularly this role and yet I'm not sure if I have succeeded by far. I've come to a point where I've growth and learned. Learned that so much things in life are much more important than pure academic excellence. That wouldn't just simply equate to monetary returns in the end, I am sure. But how far can I really go? How far can I push myself and have them pushing me till I can go further any more?

For the simple decisions that I made for myself in my life may well affect them as well.What if I don't do well in the end? What if I fail? There are more than a million what ifs that I'll have to bear. The consequences though may well affect them affects me even more.

I've learned that I should take risk but I can't stand denial. I can't stand criticism. I can't stand the fact that people doubt my ability in taking that risk and emerging even stronger and better than before.

It saddens me of course. How can I not be affected by it? There are so many things that I have to constantly fight and yet I find the strengths depleting. Much faster than I can accept and deal with.

At this moment, I just wish for school to end, so I can start working even harder for myself and also to give me a chance to prove my worth. It's silly I know for I am left with the very last lap now with only 2 more months to go before graduation. This is my life's turning point. I've taken risk and this time round with much bigger disapproval than before.

My decision to head over to US for the 2 over weeks affects many. Not that my presence is that important but that I am disrupting and messing up their plans as well. But I just need strength t pull over now. I don't ask for any support for I believe I had become so much stronger than I was before. All I ask for now is just silence. If you are seriously disapproving of my actions please just keep it to yourself for now. For I promise that this risk is worth it and I will prove that I am worthy of your respect in no time. I just want you to know, I am not abandoning the roles, not now and forever, this time round I just want to do it in a much different and more unconventional manner which I believe will make me do much better than before.

it's probably the night

2010-07-07T01:12:00.002+08:00

sometimes..

i feel that i don't belong..

wishing that i can leave right away..

then i realised i'm stuck.

i enjoy being alone sometimes..

2010-06-21T22:05:00.002+08:00

I thought I should keep you peeps in the loop.. If not this blog wouldn't serve any purpose anymore.. Also, I don't want this blog to look so depressing as it already is..

Issues aside, i had actually been extremely busy.. Having much to do most days and when i get the chance to, i rather lie on bed doing nth at all.. I much prefer the stillness i realised..

I've managed to get myself a holiday job kinda unexpectedly.. But i'll have to say that this is a pretty good offer and learning opportunity for me.. I am really thankful for all the chances i have had for the past 2 years with regards to work wise and all.. I would lik to think i am really blessed and lucky.. I shan't elaborate more about my work..

Sorry to my frens whom i had promised to meet up for a while and haven't gotten the time to.. Work schedule's really hectic and unpredictable so pls bare with me a bit if i get very last minute at times..

It's roughly a month more till my last sem in school starts and i'm really hoping to achieve much more in the coming month.. Hopefully I'll get to go on a short trip or smthg.. That will be fantastic.. For now, I'll keep hoping though..

That's all for now.. Hope everyone's doing fine.. Take care all..

Love,
Rena

if only i can get away from here..

2010-06-12T00:25:00.001+08:00

I wish I can make everyone happy..

So that I will be happier..

For I am weaker that I thought, please give me strength and power..

keep me busy

2010-05-25T23:25:00.002+08:00

So so much had been happening recently, it's too much that I can be comprehend.. I just really want to hide and run away.. Leave me alone for some time, I need time and space.. Just some breathing space for a while..

I'll be fine, I know I will be.. Just stop tearing me apart.. I'm broken enough already..

I just don't want to think for now..

Early Birthday Wish!

2010-04-09T15:30:00.002+08:00

I was really bored doing my paper and chance upon this contest..

I'm hoping to get an early birthday gift so please vote for me!

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Thanks everyone.. Am still sick but voice's back! Have a great weekend!

Love,
Rena

eh?

2010-04-04T18:21:00.003+08:00

I had been sick for quite some time now, and hasn't really fully recover.. I guess it's the lack of good proper rest, stress and irregular meals..

Now that I have 1 paper left it's killing me.. Feels lik it's the toughest paper to do for my whole academic life thus far.. sobs.. Totally have no clue how to go about doin the paper even after reading through the lecture notes.. Hopefully I can figure that out soon if not exams will be hell.. =X

Met up with my babes a few days back.. It always feel good to have dinner and gossip! Totally miss the carefree time in school.. Hez is flyin off soon sadness.. Though I don't meet them very often but i guess it will feel v different without the updates and gossip sessions.. Hez! See this! Must set some time where we can meet up online for gossip sessions k?

Anyways, this seems so much better now.. With a new member in the team hopefully everything will turn out good.. I'm much more confident, can't wait for everything to go on full force! Excited!

Wells, I kinda dunno wad to say anymore so I should stop here first.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

i can!

2010-03-26T11:17:00.002+08:00

Wow! I log on to blogger and got a surprise.. Ms Eng is following my blog! Lols.. Hello babe! Let's meet up again really soon! I know you gonna fly off already.. Sobs!

Anyways, things turned out pretty well, I managed to finish most of my stuff on schedule.. Plus, still have a bit of extra time to keep up with the regular work.. I'm proud of myself.. Hahas..

The semester is going to come to an end and I definitely learnt so much more this time round.. Not only in terms of academic but also relation with people and all.. I'm quite disgusted to know how some people can be so selfish and claim credits for things that they did not do.. Guess I'm just going to finish my task for this semester and stay away.. Since he likes to bootlick so much he can go ahead cause I'm simply not interested.. It's no big deal anyways..

Moving on, I had learnt so much recently that I can't wait to finish school and put all those knowledge into good use.. I'm only young once so I don't have time to keep worrying and procrastinating.. Need to work harder to acheive my goals..

I feel much more recharged somehow.. I guess they're right to say that when you feel you're in control of your life, you'll feel more empowered and that gives you a feeling that you can actually achieve your goals.. I'm feeling that right now, so I better put them into good use and complete as much as I can!

Alrights, I guess I'm back to the jolly old self now.. So don't worry peeps! Take care all!

Love,
Rena

Strike back

2010-03-21T11:39:00.002+08:00

I noticed that my blog posts recently had been mainly depressing so I though I ought to post something nice to help get back my sanity..

My class presentations are mostly over leaving me with a final one tomorrow and I'm certain it will be good and most importantly enjoyable. As for the papers, I'm almost half way through with 2 of them I would consider them to be 90% done (anyone willing to do biblio for me? =PP)

Moving on, as I look through my course outline awhile ago, I found out that I've only 3 more weeks of school then it's the exams! Which means I'm already more than half way through! Great!

Much had been happening lately and I just have to always remind myself that life's too short to worry about things that are totally not within my control.. So I guess doin papers may be a good thing too cos they give me a good proper excuse of runnin away.. =X

On top of that, I'm really glad to have the support of my friends who from time to time encourage me and lend me a hand in preventing my fall.. I'm really grateful and thankful..

Recently we've got a company camera and I sometimes play around with it.. Hopefully I will be able to acheive some improvement during the holidays.. I'm so excited about the plans made.. Can't wait to get my hand on the camera shooting away.. I even think that I might be able to unlease a hidden talent.. Hahas.. Maybe then this blog will be much more interestin.. I might try out smthg new so do look out and render me some support yea?

Alrights, I guess tt's about it for now.. back to my books (not in a sad tone).. Take care all.. Have a great Sunday! =DD

Love,
Rena

when will i have a final say?

2010-03-12T01:01:00.002+08:00

There's a bomb in my brain..

and the clock's ticking away..

[blank]

2010-03-11T00:25:00.002+08:00

It's all a mad rush from now forth..

There's so much to do that I can hardly breathe..

Hopefully I can survive all these and emerge stronger..

Hope's fading, so please let my faith bring me through all these..

-i'm scared-

Should I?

2010-02-21T21:47:00.004+08:00

It's been a long while since my last post.. And I had been contemplating if I should just close this space as it doesn't feel like a personal space anymore.. I feel like I am unable to voice out how I really feel, think and all.. So what purpose does this space then serve?

Simply pointless.. Or should I be restricting who's allowed to view and all.. Seems pointless too.. Then maybe I should simply keep a personal diary..

The entries are getting boring by day simple cause I can't share how I exactly feel.. There are so many times in life that things will happen which change the way you live, think and understand things.. I guess too much had been happening to mine..

I'm pretty much different now.. Embracing a much more positive outlook on life.. Which is good of cos.. So in case those of you who's worried about me for my lack of updates and weird fb status.. I'm perfectly fine.. =]

Alrights, I guess that's all for now.. Probably need some feedbacks from the few souls who's still around to read this regarding the blog issue..

Till the next time, take care all!

Love,
Rena

Mad mad mad rush!

2010-02-09T14:39:00.002+08:00

I've almost decided to disappear for good.. Simply cos school's madness.. Non-stop rushing! Other times when I find myself slightly more free I'll be out or asleep..

Life's simple.. School.. Work.. Play.. Sleep..

So that means it leaves me with very little spare time to switch on my com to update a bit..

Or maybe I'm just pure lazy..

So much had been happening for some I'm grateful..

Fell down a while ago and now I'm left with a horrendous looking scar.. =(( Other than that I'm pretty good.. Can't wait till the sem ends.. Suddenly I can't wait to graduate and start working!

Alrighty, I've nothing much to say actually.. So that's all for now.. Just to let you all know I'm alive and kicking.. Take care all! Happy Chinese New Year in advance! =]

Love,
Rena

1st week's over!

2010-01-13T23:12:00.003+08:00

I had been missing from this space for a while..

Was overseas for a period then there was a mad rush till school starts..

Now that school has finally started.. It's even more crazy now..

Honours years is really tough.. The things that are taught seem like a great leap from before.. It's kinda tough and especially when I have so many other things on hand..

But I think I'll get a hang of it soon.. In fact, I think, I might even take a liking to this mad rush! =X

Alrighty, just a short update for now.. Take care everyone!

Love,
Rena

Season Greetings!

2009-12-20T11:41:00.002+08:00

CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE!!!!! =DDD

Can you smell the jolly good old spirit?

Went to town yesterday.. Somehow, it's either I'm getting older or the people that's coming into Singapore is increasing like crazy.. The whole place was filled with tons and tons of people and it made me feel very dizzy.. =X

Think I'm gonna avoid going to town this Christmas, the crowd's madness! =X

I guess now I can better understand why some people would prefer staying at home and having a few close frens and family over for Christmas.. It'll probably be more heartwarming and less frustrating.. At least there's no need to squeeze through the crazy crowd..

The year's coming to an end too.. And it's about time I take a look at the very first post of this blog.. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that I've achieved at least half the list..

There's not much a Christmas list this year, I just wish for all to be well both mentally, physically and spiritually.. I'm just really looking forward to the new year cause I bet it will be an even more fulfilling, exciting and challenging year!

Till the next time (probably next year), take care all and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! =]

Love,
Rena

give me peace!

2009-12-13T14:45:00.002+08:00

Suddenly I feel so tired.. Both mentally and physically..

I just need some rest, really.. Please don't let this holiday go to waste.. I need some strength to help me go on especially for the hectic semesters to come..

Too much had been happening around me and it seems like I don't even have much time to stop and breathe.. As I hold my breath and dash through the mess I can only wish for the best..

Please give me some time.. Promise I'll bounce right back!

Till then, take care all!

Love,
Rena

where the mouth is

2009-12-08T00:28:00.003+08:00

Looking through the entries written by various popular food bloggers I can't help but be reminded of how much I would love a good meal..

I'm not just saying that it has to be in some high class restaurant or wadsoever, I just want really delicious food that is done with the tastebuds and not the profits in mind..

I NEED GOOD FOOD, NOT JUNK FOOD! Gosh, I'm depressed now.. =PP

Lols.. okies.. it's the night and hunger kicking in.. =PP

Alrighty, that's all for now.. I realised I'm too lazy to blog.. Till the next time, take care all! =DD

Love,
Rena

PLAY PLAY PLAY!

2009-12-04T12:32:00.002+08:00

IT OVER~!!!! WOOHOO~!!!!

I can't believe I'm going on to my honours year soon.. The thought of it is rather scary..

Oh wells, maybe I shouldn't think about it.. For now, I'm going to be enjoying my holiday!!!! =DD

Will update with my photos during my hols.. Till then, take care everyone!

Love,
Rena

she's not me

2009-11-27T01:39:00.002+08:00

I was on my way home tonight, and as I looked at my own reflection..

I realised I can't recognise the reflection I see.

end of exams

2009-11-22T11:54:00.003+08:00

Just to let ya all know I'm doing fine.. Perhaps it's the real bad exam stress and stuff.. Will be back after the exams! Meanwhile, take care all!

Oh yes! Please do catch 2012 if you have the time.. It's a great show not to be missed!

easier said than done

2009-11-21T10:49:00.000+08:00

It's like a wall that I can never break through..

我哭了，你累了

2009-11-21T10:36:00.001+08:00

我好想问你心痛是个怎样的感觉。。

Quit

2009-11-15T13:22:00.003+08:00

going.. going.. GONE!

Do you know how it feels to be cut up all inside and yet having to live each day like it was all just fine?

It's like I'm going insane and I don't know why..

I wish it was all as simple as a game..

I just want to smash the console and get on with my life..

I need peace!

running thru' my head

2009-11-14T00:24:00.002+08:00

Exams are round the corner yet I can't seem to shake the thought of playing off my head.. This sem seems rather different.. I dunno if it's due to the less core mods i'm taking or that I had been keeping up with my work earlier.. It seem so much less hectic and I just kept feeling that I have so much excess time.. Or so I feel..

I can't help but kept thinking about the tons of activities I gonna fill my short holiday with..

I really need to get the study momentum back with exams just 2 weeks away.. then I'll be able to play in peace.. Sometimes I really think that uni life is so hectic time just passes by without me realising.. I can't really believe from next semester on I'll be already starting to do my honours.. Sounds really scary..

I haven't been blogging much cos I haven't been in the mood to.. I guess when I get home everyday I just kinda want to get a good sleep after a long day.. But that's not to say that my days had been bad or wadsoever..

Bought myself a pair of lovely heels the other day.. and just today i got myself another pair of sandals cos my pumps tore while i was travelin to meet the gang.. Been spending quite a lot lately.. Guess it's time i really go look for a job for the short holiday too since i predict i will be spending so much more.. =X

Salsa class is starting soon.. Suddenly I'm pretty worried cos I haven't practice at all.. plus my pro frens wouldn't be around to teach me.. Hopefully it wouldn't be too bad..

Oh wells, I'm suddenly running out of things to say so I'll just stop here abruptly.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

every word you said..

2009-11-08T22:52:00.001+08:00

And he said: "She's just useless!"

-imprinted in me-

2009-11-06T23:12:00.001+08:00

I screwed up my own life..

Like nothing else matters

2009-11-04T11:31:00.003+08:00

You know, sometimes I wonder a lot about our meaning in life.. How the world is constructed by us and vice versa.. What is our meaning in life? To fulfil each and every obligations that we might have to the people around us? To live like how people want us to live? I don't think that should be the way things work does it?

Look around you, or just at yourself.. Are you too living for the people around you? Performing your best at everything just so you'll please them? I hope not.. Then again, it isn't all that simple to just love for yourself, especially when everything is interconnected.. Everyone's actions affect others in a way or two.. So how can we be so selfish and not consider these people, the ones we love and the ones who love us..

I'd just finished reading a book recently.. It's the new one by Mitch Albom "Have a Little Faith" based on true story of 2 men he had met.. Even though the book talks largely about religion but I suppose I do have some take away from it as a whole.. It talked about how we were given a choice to choose the way we want to live.. Everything has two sides to it, and we are given freewill to decide for ourselves.. I would like to believe that ultimately everyone would end up choosing the better option, question is, what's better?

Someone once told me that we should always try to fulfil our roles to others before going on to do the things we would like to do for ourselves.. But what if it took us the whole lifetime to fulfil those roles? Would that mean that it will leave us with no chance to do what we want to do, what we want to pursue? I hope not..

I had been thinking a lot lately.. I thought about how I really want to just leave this place for a year or two.. to try out things that I will never in my whole life be able to.. To do things out of the norm.. To leave my life as a "soft rebel".. Would that then make me satisfied and as I come back to reality provide me with the motivation to work harder after having tried out the alternative so that at least I would have no regrets.. At least that's what I hope I'll achieve.. So where can I find the courage to do that? To not care about the ones around me? To let them agree to my doings, do I even, in the first place need to seek permission from anyone? I don't know.. So much had been going through my mind as so much had happened lately..

Exams are round the corner.. Maybe it's a good idea I pen this all down and get back to it when they're over.. To reflect on what I've said..

As for now, I just want my life to be simple..

Enough said..

Take care all! Will be back again..

Love,
Rena

2009-11-01T22:36:00.001+08:00

Credit: access hollywood

turn and run

2009-10-31T11:20:00.002+08:00

I suppose we are too caught up with the things we do..

Sometimes, you just don't want to face it..

Reality hurts so why can't we just run away from it?

wad's an end?

2009-10-25T14:38:00.000+08:00

Love Story
Taylor swift

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say hello, little did I know

That you were Romeo
You were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don't go

And I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes, escape this town for a little while

Oh, oh, oh

'Cause you were Romeo,
I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don't go

And I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
[ Taylor Swift Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Romeo, save me, they're tryin' to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's re-al
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Oh oh

I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town

And I said
Romeo save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head, I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
And said

Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say.... yes

Oh, oh, oh, oh

'Cause we were both young when I first saw you..

sings running thru' my head

2009-10-25T14:11:00.002+08:00

WORK HARD, WORK HARD, WORK HARD!

FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!

goodness.. my mind is just a blank..

Note to self: I SHALL WORK HARD FOR THE COMING WEEK!

2009-10-20T20:10:00.003+08:00

I'M SO NOT MOTIVATED! =X

Knowing very well that I have to hand in response paper tomorrow I'm still not in the mood to type anything.. Have been slacking and loitering in Facebook for the past 2 hours.. I'm such a big lazy bum! =X

It's really cool that I get to go to Brozeit's Oktoberfest with LX and F.Mei on Saturday.. Not only do I love hanging out with this lovely bunch I also love having much fun without having to care a single bit about how people view me! It's just crazy good time!

Beer.. Snacks.. Songs.. "Flasher" and Crazy Crazy Dance! Oh! How I miss the FUN! =PP

Thanks to both for the wonderful company! =]

The following day, Butter and I went kite flying at Farmway.. It was such great fun! Though we didn't quite very successfully keep it up in the sky for very long but I guess it's the effort that really counts.. For the briefest moment that it fled the heart feels light and good.. Just like he had said "it's like all your trouble just fly away along with it.." It's just great feeling that I love..

Seriously, I wouldn't mind having to run to let it fly for a bit.. Butter says it's good exercise! Hahas..

After some time we decided to go for dinner as it felt like there wasn't much wind.. Headed back to Compass Point for dinner.. Settled at Jack's Place for dinner.. It was a really fantastic dinner.. Half way through, they started playing songs.. To our surprise, the very first song was our song! Such a very very pleasant surprise! =DD Brought back much memories..

In all, I have had a very great weekend all thanks to all these special people in my life!

I've got a nice photo but it isn't with me now.. Might blog in some other time.. So till then, take care everyone.. I'm gonna be trying to do my response paper already! =P

Love,
Rena

i still remember..

2009-10-10T20:48:00.004+08:00

Butter and I went out yesterday.. We had decided to go down to clark quay for dinner.. I didn't have much of a preference so butter said to have japanese food since I love it.. After taking a quick look at the directory we went straight to the third floor.. Butter said he was looking for a nice place that someone recommended..

So we end up at a nice little restaurant.. It's said to be the new kid in town.. Watami.. When we got there, there was already quite a queue.. We had to wait for 20 mins or so before getting a seat.. Looking at the menu, the food doesn't look that fantastic.. Some some usual japanese food and sushi.. We had almost wanted to leave and find another place for dinner too..

After a while, I settled for Sashimi Ramen which was really a interesting jap-korean fusion.. There's cold ramen (really chewy) in kimchi soup served with shredded cucumbers, beansprouts and salmon sashimi! It was really really nice.. I totally love the refreshing taste of the soup and the nice texture of the cold ramen.. It was a well invited change indeed!

Butter ordered some chicken karaage which rice which we both felt was really quite a disappointment since it tasted really normal (something like those you can get from shilin).. Then again, it's nv easy to make karaage taste any different.. Hmms.. So for this it didn't quite score..

We also order mushroom wrapped with sliced beef skewers to share and I love it! The sauce isn't too salty and the beef was not too tough either.. On top of that, the mushroom was still juicy and fresh unlike most that you get outside which is far too dry and overcooked..

We didn't order any drinks since it's not really our habit to do so.. So no comments on this part.. Otherwise, I would consider this place quite a good find if you don't mind waiting for seats.. or alternatively you can make a reservation.. Oh yes, price wise I thought it was rather affordable.. Cheaper than most Japanese restaurants in town I would say.. The ramen I had was less than $10 (without gst).. The total bill was less than $30... So I guess it isn't that bad, but butter still thinks it's not worth it.. I guess his taste buds are even more fussy and choosy than mine! Hahas..

Overall I have had a great night.. dinner.. walk.. Everything's good.. Life's good.. =]

That's all I have now.. Take care everyone!

Love,
Rena

Million dollar babies!

2009-10-09T14:28:00.002+08:00

I've sinned.. In order to satisfy my desire and pleasure.. I shopped and indulged in a sinful treat for myself.. But it made me really really happy.. So I shouldn't be punished for it rights? =PP

It had been the e-learning week so there's only tutorials going on for the whole week.. After studying quite a bit F.Mei and I decided to meet up to take a stroll.. After much discussion we came to a conclusion that there isn't really any nice and convenient place to take a stroll.. We then ended up meeting in Bugis to go over to Haji lane.. We had wanted to find some nice stuff for our upcoming Halloween celebration.. Target: A tuxedo and a nice "princessy" dress!

First stop was up to Soon Lee and we immediately fell in love with a really smart and rich looking jacket that I thought was definatelt better than a tux so we placed it on reserve before we went to check out the other shops.. We went around to almost all the shops in Haji lane and I tried on a few dresses.. Finally, we decided to get the nice jacket from Soon Lee before heading back to Bugis Junction to continue the quest for my dress..

We had been looking around all the shops in Bugis Junction and finally, I found a pretty unique looking dress from Staplewear.. Tried on a few pieces and really love it.. I had wanted to make sure that there isn't anything else that I fancy before getting it so we walked around some more.. In the end, I still went back to the shop and got myself the cute black dress which cost me quite a bit..

Still, I'm really excited about buying it and don't feel a pinch in paying that much for a dress (which if you know me well enough would know that I'm quite a thrift)..

Butter was really shocked when I told him I bought the dress and at first I was kind of upset.. But now, I'm really glad that I've gotten it.. Plus, it's a really matching piece to F.Mei's jacket! =]

We look perfect! =]

Hahas.. It's a silly entry about my silly indulgence.. Pardon me.. School's getting stressful.. =PP Till the next time, take care all!

Love,
Rena

I want to/ I don't want to/ I don't know what I want

2009-10-06T22:23:00.003+08:00

There are times when I start to feel I'm losing grip of my faith.. That the journey in front of me seems so blurry that I have the impetus to stop walking and start running backwards.. I can't really tell you how scary that feels cause more than half the time I am too upset/ disturbed/ distracted/ affected that I don't even think about pondering on and asking myself what had happened and why did it happened..

This time round I think I might have taken a slightly different route.. Perhaps, this is also what made me pen down my thoughts.. Which hopefully allow me to figure out what is going on exactly..

I sometimes question myself only to find I'm without an answer.. That ends up leaving me feeling empty.. It's not even like an empty space but more like a vacuum..

Now I have this sudden void in my head and I really don't have the mood and can't be bothered to write further.. I guess I'm just being weird..

THE END

Never end

2009-10-05T13:44:00.002+08:00

It's said to be e-learning week this week.. Which meant that I'll not have to attend any physical lectures.. Which means.. By right.. By right.. I will have more time to do my things.. WRONG! End up got more things to do.. *sigh*

Projects, papers, interviews.. They dun seem to end.. But then again, I think I'll have a really enjoyable time doing the interview cos this time round the topic is of my interest..

The Kwongs are finally back! Davis boy is getting so so cute and smart.. Hope that he will grow up fast.. then I can bring him out often.. hahas..

Alright.. It's just a short post to let you all know I'm still living and kicking.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

not really

2009-09-30T21:08:00.006+08:00

I had been missing in action for quite some time now.. There's simply too much that's happening.. And times just zoom pass so suddenly that before I know it a few week's already gone!

There's been happy and sad moments.. Too much for me to even summarise them into a few short sentences..

Whatever it is, I'm good now.. Just went through the mad rush of mid term tests too.. coming up will be the assignments and papers due.. I can't wait till year end come, really..

Meanwhile, do pardon me if I've decided to hibernate for a bit..

For now, I'll upload a few pictures to share.. =]

That's all for now.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

with love, from yous

2009-09-13T21:49:00.001+08:00

I'm so sick and tired of everything.. They never seem to end..

Then again, I'm so glad to have that many of yous there for me..

Thank you!

Love,
Rena

you say i'm lazy

2009-08-26T19:40:00.002+08:00

Freaking pissed..

I have been studying so darn bloody hard for all my life.. Yes, I may not be the brightest student nor am I in any way smart.. You can say I'm an average Joe who's results are well, just average..

But whatever it is I have been putting in my best effort in each and every bit of my studies.. You carved me out to be so concerned with my studies that I don't give a damn about my dreams and passion.. That's fine.. There were so many times when I'm so disappointed with myself just because I thought I could have done better, even though I can't understand a thing the teacher's saying.. Still, I dun cut myself some slack..

It had been so many years now.. That somehow I've worked my way up to where I am now.. Still, you're not happy.. You always wanted me to work yet harder.. Do masters you say.. Then you can earn big bucks and provide for the family.. I tried so hard.. To please you.. But nothing satisfy.. The As that I've gotten were merely alphabets.. The rest, you just said: "Oh, that's so lousy! Why can't you do better?" Tell me, how many things do you notice me holding back my tears.. None!

I was never good enough.. I can always never be smarter than someone else's child..

You never did understand.. People just ask me not to care.. But tell me how do I ignore it when each and every word is deeply carved in my mind.. Adding on to those that will never fade away..

I really don't know if I should even feel sad for myself sometimes.. If the anger I feel can be justified..

For all the hard work I've put in.. In your eyes, they turn to nothingness..

I want to laugh.. To laugh so loud that I can shut out everything else.. To laugh at your ignorance.. To laugh at how stupid I am all these while to work so far.. To laugh at myself for still believing..

Sometimes I wish really hard.. Hoping that at the very end of the day I will not end up as a useless puppet..

-i amuse myself-

night of runway chic chicks

2009-08-22T14:34:00.002+08:00

In a few hours time..

I'll be out to PARTAY~!!!! =DDDD

It's been so so long since I last partied so I'm really looking forward.. Plus, we have to dress up for the party which makes it even more exciting.. For those of you that have known me long enough would know I love dressing up!

For now, I'm a pretty good girl who had finished 2 readings this morning so that I can party in peace!

Till the next time, take care all! Watch out for my photos! *winks*

Zouk... Here I come~!!!

Love,
Rena

Till tomorrow..

2009-08-19T21:30:00.004+08:00

There's so much caught up in my head lately.. Mostly school work that is.. It's only the 2nd week of school and readings are piling up already.. Not to mention that the weekend is not even here, yet!

I've been too engrossed in reading my new books that I wish time would stop so that I can indulge in the moments of revealing and realising what is going on in the plot.. Every now and then I'm really at the verge of cursing when I have to stop reading when the lecturer speaks in to the mic or at any other instances where I am forced to stop at the most exciting moment.. I do wish that I can be spending that much enthusiasm in doing my readings religiously so that it will be a smooth sailing semester for me..

I constantly imagine myself sitting on a nicely cushioned armchair in a cosy little cafe with a cup of fragrant cuppa or rather peppermint mocha to be more precise.. Letting the day unfold as I sink into the world spanned by the author.. Of course more importantly, not having to care much about the on-goings and whatnots.. I guess that is also the only part where I can never get over without feeling awfully guilty at the end of the day for not having completed anything more productive..

With that aside, I'm here to share a little bit about my experience with the Swensen's ice cream and dessert buffet that Butter and I had attacked just yesterday.. Even though I didn't have a filling lunch that afternoon, I was pretty appalled by the amount of sweets that I can take it before I raise the white flag.. Trying to recall, I had 4 slices of waffles, 2.5 bowls of ice cream (a total of roughly.. 9 different flavors in all?), a heap of mini pancakes and shared the Swensen's mixed platter with Butter.. That's a lot for dinner isn't it? Gosh! I never really calculate the amount of calories taken in until now.. Then again, I guess it didn't really matter that much, as long as it makes him happy.. After all he had been doing things my way for quite some time.. We took some silly photos that I can't wait to get hold of so that I can load them up.. *Hint hint* Oh yes, in case you're wondering.. I still don't like Swensen that much.. But they were having a 1 for 1 offer for that buffet.. So how can I miss it? Especially when he's such a big big fan of sweets..

I'm really hoping that my energy will kick start early tomorrow so I'll get most things done before the weekends come.. I'm looking forward to PARTAY~! =DD =X Hahas..

Alrights, that's about all for now.. Gotta get some stuff done now.. Till the next time, take care everyone!

Love,
Rena

week 1

2009-08-15T13:49:00.003+08:00

I haven't been slepping well for the past 2 days.. Think someone put a curse on my pillow.. Lols!

Anyways, 1st week of school is over.. The lecture hasn't been too bad except for 1 particular one.. The middle aged lecturer simply tries to hard to be funny.. All his jokes is plain lame.. And i dun understand why these people can be laughing so hard at his jokes or maybe it was at his silly attempts..

It's only the first week yet I already have tons of readings piled up waitin for me to finish.. It's an important semester for me.. So I'll have to work real hard..

It's gonna be tough.. but i know i wouldn't be alone! =]

So jiayou, Jiayou, JIAYOU! =]

Love,
Rena

sight of [insert word]

2009-08-12T21:59:00.002+08:00

Suddenly, I feel this intense feeling of fear in me.

Don't as me why.

I simply do not know.

Ready, Get Set, GO!

2009-08-10T13:43:00.004+08:00

School starts tomorrow!

So let's put on our glasses and work hard for the semester!

But for now, let me put on my pretty new sunglasses and go for a walk round town! =]

Till the next time, take care all!

Love,
Rena

Silly Happy ((:

2009-08-06T12:52:00.004+08:00

Hmms.. I guess maybe it's not that very bad an idea for my dad to be staying home.. Yes, it's true that it's kinda weird to see him home so often.. and even weirder that he just roams around with nothing much to do..

But then, I guess he knows that it's bored staying at home too.. So he hasn't really been nagging about me going out for the past few days since I "left" work..

The good thing is.. I can be as lazy as I want to be and still be fed.. LOLS!

My dad being so super free and bored decides to make steamboat today.. So I just had a really filling steamboat lunch! =DD Now, I'm as happy as I can be.. Hahas..

Hopefully he gets some customers soon.. So any one of you who has got a sprained ankle or whatsoever, do give me a call.. My dad will be at your service..

Anyways, so yesterday I went back to the office to pack and bring some stuff home.. I really miss working there though it had only been a few days.. Plus, I miss the peeps even more.. It feels so weird that I don't have to work.. And it feels even weirder without them..

After leaving the office went to meet Lijia for some product demo.. She's selling products from Herbalife now.. I gave it a try and the result's pretty good.. So any of you who's interested do let me know too then I can ask her to do a demo for you! =]

Later on, I went up to popular to check out some books.. I was jumping for joy when I saw that the books by Jodi were on offer! They were selling 1 for 1! LOLS! I was so excited that I called Butter.. But he apparently didn't feel/share my excitement.. =(( Hahas.. Shortly after I called F.mei.. Lols! She was just as happy for me as I am.. Think the customers near me heard my conversation and they all started to check out the books by Jodi too.. Lols! I had almost wanted to give them a recommendation! =X

Was deciding which title should I get but F.mei said I should just get all of it since the offer doesn't come often.. And I did!

Now, I've got more books to add to my humble collection! =DD

Oh yes! I was so excited that I called my sis down too.. and she got her own books too!

So at the end of the day you get 2 crazy women carrying tons of books home, HAPPILY! =DDD

Think I'm really not making sense anymore.. Hahas.. So I shall end here.. Till the next time.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

messy head!

2009-08-03T14:12:00.006+08:00

It's just a week away from school reopen.. I thought that I should take some time and rest before school starts.. But now, I'm bored already! Roars~!!! There's really nothing much to do at home.. Especially when you're all alone and even too lazy to drag yourself to go out and pack food.. At this rate I can predict that I'm going to rot soon.. Conclusion is.. "Rena shi lan si de" -.-"

Anyways, so I had been to town for the weekends.. Saturday with the "chao ai yan" gang.. Then again yesterday with Butter..

Didn't really shop much on Saturday.. more than half the time we were "acting" and cam whoring.. I'm pretty lazy so dun really wanna upload the photos here.. (Please refer to FB for photos)

Then yesterday we had wanted to search for a pair of sneakers for Butter.. After much looking around Butter set his eyes on a pair or limited zodiac edition Onitsuka Tiger.. Tried to persuade him to get it but he still wanna consider and wait till the new batch arrive.. So we ended up shopping for my slipper.. Still I didn't manage to find any nice one that I can wear for school.. Think heels still suits me better.. I think I was more active in buying heels than slippers.. Almost bought a pair from U.R.S but they had run out of sizes.. What a waste!

So in the end I bought a piece of top from PunkStar for myself.. It's so pretty I want to go back and buy more~!!! Again, I'm lazy to take a pic and upload it.. So shall do it some other time.. =PP I'm so loving it that I get really excited thinking about it! LOLS!

I have been thinking of how to revamp my wardrobe but haven't been able to find nice pieces to add to my collection.. I'm so looking forward to the year end trip to Taiwan~!!! I wanna shop till I drop! I wanna buy till I'm broke! I wanna eat till I'm fat! (Ok.. maybe I dun wanna eat till I'm fat) I wanna take pictures till I hate to upload! Hahas.. Sounds super kua zhang rights? But ya.. I suppose you all got my drift..

Seen pictures taken by my friends when they went overseas.. totally tempted to go on short trips.. Sometimes I can't wait till I grad so that I can save up and go for trips.. then again I know that's not realistic cause I'll probably not have the time to travel by the time I start working.. What a dilemma!

Anyways, I dun really know what I'm blabbering on about.. Just too bored I guess.. Gonna do some online window shopping already.. Till the next time.. Take care!

I found a few pics to share.. So before I end.. Here goes.. =]

The pretty flowers from F.mei..

After they wither.. they were replaced! So sweet! =]
A stalk of red rose to brighten up my day~! =]

And a cute little pink apple to accompany me through the day~! =]

That's all now! =DD

it has just begun..

2009-07-19T13:39:00.011+08:00

This was long created and long due.. Still..

1 special day and 12 special gifts to celebrate a special year which marks a special journey that has just begun..

1) Picture collage with personal message

2) Hand-made blueberry pancake with maple syrup

3) Naughty looking Breadou emoticon keyring

4) Pastry deco pencil cap
This was in replacement of the pastry ring that I love but apparently the lovely one couldn't be found.. the rest were just not as pretty..

5) JC Sum and 'Magic Babe' Ning's Ultimate Magic Showcase
The experience was really magical! We were amongst the 6 people watching.. Seems really exclusive! Unluckily or luckily the tour group that was suppose to come had some problems with H1N1 so didn't come.. The trick the did were really good.. Breath-taking I would say.. JC Sum even manage to make a coin appear from behind my ear and from inside butter's pocket!

6) Skinlite Facial Masks
Hahas.. the whole range of products for face and eyes show that butter knows me really well..

7) Ultra Delicious Dinner at Viet Lang
Tangy tomato and prawn soup.. This looked really mild but it's really spicy!
I love the way we have to wrap the spring roll with lettuce and basil before dipping it into the sauce! Yums!
This young papaya and mango salad taste really different from the Thailand version.. It's to be eaten with crackers too! Interesting..
Nu Rou Zha Jian Mian aka Minced meat sauce beef noodles? Lols.. dunno the translation.. Anyways, we kinda regretted ordering this.. even though it's nice but it's way way way too filling.. By the end of the meal we were both too full to move!

Really great dining experience! The service's really really really good.. and the food? Awesome! Then again, butter's pocket suffered a super bad damage.. =X

8) 'For Lovers' Vouchers

I love this voucher! It's really cute and interesting! =]

9) Garnier Brightening Eye Roll-On
Round to pretty eyes.. It really works.. I had been using it for about only 1 week and the dark circles are almost gone! =]

10) Nature's Best Herbal Pack Aroma Therapy Lavender Eye Cover
This is good too! I love the smell.. Soothing and calming.. Think it helped me to sleep better.. Or maybe it's just me? Lols!

11) Marimo
Ah~!!!!!!!!!!! Marimo!!! My really cute marimo chan! It's a special kind of algae that grows in Japan said to make wishes come true if I take really good care of it! =]

12) Picture slideshow

A slideshow of our tons of photos taken for the past years.. with little captions to remind me of the happenings.. =] I like~!

Anyways, as a prelude to our celebration, I had a mini celebration a day earlier.. Nothing fanciful though..

We had dinner at Waraku,

Then dessert at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar

That's all for now.. I'm lazy to upload and type already.. =PP Gotta get some work done.. =X Take care all!

Love,
Rena

pineapples! bananas! pomegranates!

2009-07-12T23:10:00.008+08:00

Finally managed to catch Ice Age 3 3D today.. Two weeks ago wanted to catch it with Sr. but the tix were sold out.. Then wanted to catch it last week but Butter was too busy.. So we finally got to watch it today in Cine..

It was our first 3D movie together.. and it was our first time too.. Wasn't superb cause the movie's probably not made for 3D screening specifically.. Nonetheless it was a cute movie.. Totally love the little dinos.. Read in an article that the lil' dinos were drawn by a Singaporean.. So proud of him.. Hahas.. I love peaches too!

Alrighty, that's about it for now.. Gonna be having a busy week come tomorrow.. So take care all!

Time flies when you're enjoying..

2009-07-11T22:25:00.007+08:00

The weekend's finally here.. Not that I'm gonna complain about work or anything.. Just that I really wanna sleep longer! Hahas.. =X

Have had a very fruitful week, both at work and off work.. Much had been accomplished for the week and I'm really enjoying my days with the team.. Can't bear to count down the days to school reopen seriously..

We've managed to catch Dance, Subaru on Wednesday after work.. It was already the last show and I'm really glad we didn't miss it.. Simply love the show.. According to F.Mei it's probably an adaptation from a manga.. Might go read it when I'm free..

Meisa Kuroki is simply hot! *drools* Totally love her attitude.. Those of you who had missed it should go get a dvd or something..

On Monday, I went for my friend's commencement.. It was so touching that I almost cried.. I can almost imagine myself in that robe 2 yrs down the road.. Also managed to catch up with my besties after more than 1 semester of not meeting.. We have had a really great time joking and all..

Had dinner with my sis and Benny on Tuesday.. We went to have the nasi lemak cos I was craving for the famous chicken wings.. (I didn't have my fill at Timbre the last weekend.. =PP) Then we had the bean curd as promised (to my sister so that she would walk the distance with me.. hahas)..

Back to Thursdays, I had dinner with JL.. Finally managed to treat him dinner.. Though I was more than 1 month late but hopefully he had enjoyed the dinner as much as I do.. We had some katsu sets from this Japanese restaurant at Suntec called Tonkichi or something.. The food portion's really huge and with the beer that we had, I thought my stomach was going to explode by the end of the meal.. Hahas.. Guess I really can't drink beers.. Almost puke on the train back.. =PP

Just yesterday I had to attend Juxtapose's debrief at one of the Nepalese restaurant in Little India.. The food's really great! Once again I had my fill.. Though I was feeling awful from the over stuffing again but it was really worth it! Hahas.. I'm a real glutton, I know..

Earlier on, went singing with my "colleagues" (friends probably fit us better) at Dhoby Ghuat.. Went to the place that I was introduced to last year when I went singing with Butter and his JC mates.. Really cheap, $7 per person for 3 hours.. Later on I went to meet Butter before heading back together to meet the besties for dinner..

We had simple fares at the coffeeshop near my place.. Had some cze char dishes to share.. Food's not too bad.. But the company's really great! We even had a discussion about dentists and specialists.. Hahas.. After that we went to get some snacks before going home..

So that's about all that I have had done for the week.. Really tiring but enjoyable of course.. School's going to start soon and I'm really not looking forward to it this time.. I guess when you've found where you belong you'll hate to leave.. Hopefully I can still drop by often when school starts..

Alrights, that's about all that I've to say for now.. Till the next time, take care all!

Love,
Rena

1.. 2.. 3.. 4..

2009-07-04T13:06:00.007+08:00

I have some random photos of the past few months to put up here.. Simply cause I haven't been sharing them..

Starting off with May,

There's my Pre-Birthday celebration..

Birthday celebration.. and Post-Birthday celebration which I didn't have a photo of..

Simply went ice-skating with TJ on a weekday before work started..

And then work came..

There were yummy scones baked by CY for breakfast..

There's also famine camp..
Amidst some serious work we inserted a whole lot of play too.. A sweet gesture from F.m..
I took some time off for camp.. The awesome camp with the awesome team! xXx!
Post camp there was meet up..

With the babes too.. Did i mention? Beer at Brotzeit's really good!

That's about all by far.. Had been really busy with work cos of the really big thing coming up.. Will update you guys more when it's nearer.. Anyways, I met up with CY yest evening for dinner.. We had wanted to catch Ice Age 3 3D but it was sold out.. then after queueing for about 20 mins or so we found out that tix for Ice Age 3 were left with those in the first row.. In the end we ended up in Northpoint back in Yishun for dinner.. Had a great chat before heading home..

Tonight I'm gonna be meeting up with the great bunch for Timbre.. Can't wait.. Timbre wings.. Here I come~!!!!! Hahahas..

Oh wells, too much had happened since the last time I've blogged properly.. It's all destined I guess.. Don't really want to stay bothered by it.. Perhaps it's like what CY said.. Chuan dao qiao tou zi ran zhi..

I'm super bored now.. I think my life had been pretty hectic.. So much so that I'm not used to it slowing down.. Not used to not having much to do.. Then again, I do have some stuff to complete it's just me being too lazy.. =PP

Alrighty, I'm gonna source for things to do already.. maybe pack my cupboard a little.. That's all now.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

Beautiful Flowers

2009-06-28T12:53:00.005+08:00

Hello all! It's been a while.. And honestly speaking I don't know where to start..

I've been lucky enough to land myself in a fantastic job for the holiday.. Not only does it gives me great learning opportunities, it is also what I had been wanting to do.. I really can't thank them enough.. =] I wouldn't reveal much about the company until it's website is fully up.. Then perhaps I can also invite all of you to come down for the launch! =] I'm so excited!

So over the last weekend, I attended the annual Juxtapose camp by NVAC.. It was a really great one! Am really proud of this year's team, great job guys! =] Lucky for me, I've got a really wonderful OG and for that we've managed to win the Best OG award! Weet~!

And and and.. Butter and I won the Best OP (Open Pal as oppose to Secret Pal).. Proud to say that out of 3 games we won 2! How's that record? Hahas.. And eventually, with the help from our dearest OG we put up a Korean Crying Drama that's pretty hilarious.. Guess that's what made us win too.. So do check it out in my FB..

My wonderful OG, Triple xXx! T.R to the I to the P.L.E, Triple X, Triple X, All the way!

(For more photos please refer to FB)

Since I was back from the camp I had been very busy with work and O Week matters.. So other than today, I haven't really got time for myself to rest and slack..

Went for Dragonica launch yesterday.. The place was ultra packed.. By the time we got there the competition was already in the semi-finals.. Boss had to rush off somewhere so we left shortly after the finals..

Later on walked around town a bit then Butter bought his new pillow.. It's so soft and fluffy.. Made of 100% feather and it's really cheap.. Tempts me to buy.. Then again, I just had a new one not too long ago..

I think I promised photos.. But I'm kinda lazy to upload them.. So.. Hahas.. FB k?

Alrights, that's all for now.. feeling lethargic already.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

a new move

2009-06-23T18:04:00.001+08:00

I've been pretty busy for quite some time..

Will be back in a while..

With more pictures and stories to share.. Do bear with me for a bit!

=]

Love,
Rena

you've missed it!

2009-06-05T23:30:00.000+08:00

So what's the point anyways?

=]

unlike you

2009-06-02T22:07:00.002+08:00

Everytime I look at it, I'll just break down and cry..

I hope I'm so much stronger..

Then again, I know it's not that easy..

I wish I own a super mighty eraser..

-memoriesdontlastforever-

Perfect match

2009-05-31T20:25:00.002+08:00

I'm some one who don't like changes.. No if you're wondering, i see changes as a totally different thing as surprises..

So I'm thinking, what will you do one day if you wake up one day knowing that everything is not the same as it was before?

Will your life be just so messed up that you don't know how to live another day?
Will you hide in your bed trying to fall asleep hoping that everything will be back to usual?
Will you run away from reality and pretend that things are still the same?
Or do you simply stare hard at it, give it a little thought and then carry on with your life trying to live it to the fullest as it is?

Then if you do, do you ever think of the past and wish that it was all the same?
Do you remind yourself that they are just wonderful memories to be remembered?
Or do you simply put them out of your mind so that the pain of losing will never be felt again?

Simple as it sounds.. I do wish the truth will be less harsh..

Just some thoughts, especially having been reading a book from my favourite author..

That reminds me that I must add two more items to the need to get list:
- Hopefully the entire Jodi Picoult's collection
- A decent name card holder
- The cute little "biscuit" ring

Alrighty, that's all for now.. Till the next time, take care everyone!

Love,
Rena

The (freaking) law of attraction

2009-05-28T22:12:00.003+08:00

I had been so so so so so very busy lately that I haven't really got the time to come online not to even mention update.. By the time i get home everyday I am simply too tired to be bothered about switching on the com.. The only little chances i get to serve the net on my mobile is done checking for important mails.. other than that, it's pretty impossible to catch me online these days..

And I've freaking lost the good long post that I've just written.. So being the lazy me.. I'll just do a summarize short one..

Wants:
- The pretty set of _________ that I've gotten for darling rene's birthday all for myself..
- An easy to use and affordable digicam..
- Eye cream
- Eye brightener
- New clothes (tons of them!)

Needs:
- Cash! Tons!

Solution:
- Wait for pay to come in and pray hard that I can buy all that stuff and have enough to survive the rest of the month till the next one comes in again..

Still, I got myself a really nice piece of jacket.. It's a steal considering the price and feel of it (both looks and material)..

That's about it for now.. I've got to work harder so it'll feel less sinful when i indulge in pampering myself later.. =]

Alrighty, take care all! In case you're wondering, I'm good now.. Still contented with what I have..

Love,
Rena

Life's short, live it to the fullest!

2009-05-25T22:19:00.003+08:00

I've been pretty busy lately.. But I'm enjoying every bits of it! =DD

I love what I'm doing right now.. and I'm sure I'll enjoy it more in days to come..

I really am grateful to all that's given to me.. I just need to learn to appreciate all that I have.. Treasure them now before they're gone or changed.. I understand the only thing that is constant in this world is change.. Just that I am taking some time to cope with it.. Hopefully I'll grow up faster and wiser to embrace this and live life more happily..

At least I am now..

Thank yous!

It's a really short post here.. Haven't got much pictures to share either.. I know it's getting boring here.. I'll think of something soon! =]

Till the next time, take care all!

Love,
Rena

it's not easy..

2009-05-21T21:25:00.002+08:00

I was watching this and thought it would be really good to share..

When we eat everyday, how many of us really think so much about all these that might be happening in the other parts of the world.. or even just the country..

http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/1081/Chicken-a-la-Carte

Take a look at this and perhaps ponder a bit..

Have we ever been really thankful for what we have or what we are today?

Perhaps it's time for us to be thankful for everything.. Then we might be a happier person..

I'll try.. So I hope everyone of you will try too..

Till the next time, take care all..

Love,
Rena

Road to freedom

2009-05-17T19:01:00.004+08:00

Anyone of you can easily tell that I haven't been in the best of mood lately.. Obviously, things haven't been going my way.. But then I keep thinking to myself.. Why all these are happening.. Why should I be feeling so moody and all? This doesn't seem to be the usual style, my usual style.. I had been repeating ah mei's song 解脱, over and over.. To kind of hopefully grasp the idea of being free.. Maybe I slowly will.. Maybe I'll slowly understand and learn.. So now, I think I should take a first step.. So that people who really care about me will not be worried.. I don't want them to be.. Thank you to Butter especially for standing by me, giving me much much much support and for being understanding..

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Let's do a recount.. From the day that my exams ended till now.. of all the happening "events" that took place..

So the exams officially ended on the 5th.. So that night we had an early celebration for mother's day to avoid the crowd.. We headed to Bumbu as I had been raving about it to mum and thought it would be really nice to bring her.. We had a great night of cos.. The food and dessert's great as usual.. I haven't got any photos to share cos they are all in my sister's camera which i forgot about..

6th was a wednesday.. I met up with the BI babes that night.. and had the chance to meet Hez's friends and prof at zouk wine bar.. It was a crazy night.. Flaming lambrogini was crazy.. All was great fun.. They bought me a pretty make up set.. I haven't got any photos with me now.. maybe some other time..

On 7th, I had an early celebration with the TS bunch at Kbox.. Though there was no party poppers nor balloons (the kbox website said there is.. i was disappointed.. =( ) Nonetheless, I have had a great one.. EEA gang was there too.. including Keely.. The celebration couldn't be better! =]

8th was the day! Finally turned 22! Only met up with a few peeps at Loof after my dance class.. The night ended early, still it was really fantastic.. Thanks to all of yous who came! I had a great one! =DD Not forgetting the presents they were lovely!

9th met up with the TS gang after visiting Gram with Butter.. We were heading to Jayx's place for an advance celebration for the babe's 21st as she's soon flying off.. Dressed up as a silly teddy bear to fit the theme.. Everyone from the gang really put up some good effort in dressing up.. It's so fun meeting up with them again..

10th was minds with the idreamin lovelies.. Nothing fanciful.. Just some crazy gaming session which made me even more certain that they are a crazy bunch that I really love hanging out with! Then off to mother's day celebration with the extended family.. we had a change of restuarant this year.. and the food's even nicer!

I went ice skating with TJ on the 11th at kallang and bumped into JL and Cass.. What a small world! Hmms.. that was the 1st time after 10 years that I've skated.. Really tiring but fun.. Oh! and I didn't even fall once! I was really impressed with myself.. TJ was quite good at it I think.. Hahas.. It was meant to be a belated celebration.. Thanks dude! =] After that I just had a brief dinner with Butter before heading home..

Attended the 48 hours films festival on the 12th with idreamin lovelies.. We had dinner at fish&co that night and I fell in love with the mussles and cheese.. The cheese sauce is superb! It was so good I had to dip everything in it! Hahas..

13th through 15th I was at the EEA chalet.. We slacked, wii-ed, card-ed, ate, sung and fooled around.. It was really great to know each and every of them better.. I just can't wait till the next outing! =]

Yesterday which was also the 16th I went to watch Angels and Demon with Butter and his bro.. It's a really great show I must say.. Much better than Da Vinci code I feel.. I'm glad I didn't miss the show.. Before that met briefly with JKM for lunch and also to choose my belated present..

Today's another slacking day.. Watched Taken as it was highly recommended by the idreamin lovelies.. It's really nice and touching indeed.. hahas.. but now i'm even more sure about my worries.. =X

That's about it for now.. A pretty brief summary for what have had happened for the past days.. Photos will be up soon.. Till then, take care all!

Love,
Rena

life's made up of fleeting moments

2009-05-16T23:24:00.002+08:00

Over the years, I'd met many different individuals.. Somehow or another I've also managed to learn some things from the friendships forged.. I thought that I've learned so much that I could handle the everything that came my way.. Then now I learn that I'm wrong.. I've overestimated my ability..

I am like the great fairytale story writer..
I write many many great fairytales over the years..
I made them so perfect that everything seems like the reality..
So real that I start to believe and thought I live in them..
When some thing goes wrong, I quickly found ways to cover them up and the different chapters and volumes continue..
I was never understanding the real world..
It could all be said to be mere simulacra..
Maybe now is the time..
For me to realised all these..
To learn to face the unexpected..
To learn to deal with the disappointment..
The world is never perfect..
It was never meant to be..
I simply can't seek for perfection..
It is wrong..
It is hurting..
It is tiring..
I cannot and should not be a great fairytale story writer..

If not, I'll risk never having a happily ever after..

-it should not end up like this-

wo bu yao bu kai xin

2009-05-11T21:52:00.001+08:00

i hate this feeling..

it seems so real..

i hope it's not..

-ifyougetmydrift-

when all's planned..

2009-05-08T12:56:00.001+08:00

The feeling is so strong I can't help..

There's really nth much to look forward to suddenly..

Maybe I shouldn't have..

-zhuwoshengrikuaile-

It's finally here!

2009-05-06T11:43:00.003+08:00

EXAMS ARE OVER~!!! EXAMS ARE OVER~!!! *runs around madly* *waving hands frantically*

WOOHOO~!!!!

Let's C.E.L.E.B.R.A.T.E!!!

=DDD

6 days away..

2009-05-02T22:24:00.002+08:00

3 down.. 2 more to go! Hahas.. Yays! Exams officially ends on Tuesday but I'm behaving as though it had ended.. Hahahas.. At least for the past 2 days I wasn't as hard working.. =X

Finally sent the big big file over.. A special gift for darling Davis's first birthday! Hahas.. But I have to say, most of the efforts were put in by Butter.. I merely instruct.. Hahas.. The power of exams... =P

I can't wait till the holidays come.. Then I can go and play.. and work.. and earn money.. and buy things! Hahahas..

Okies, please pardon me for being a bit insane.. It had been a really tough semester for me.. So, I just can't help but feel really excited about the holidays cause there's just so much being lined up.. Plus, the big day is arriving in less than a week!

Alrights, there's nothing much to say for now.. Till the next time, take care all!

Love,
Rena

time check: 10:25

2009-04-26T19:58:00.004+08:00

My STM decides to wake up and torture me a bit ever since I started on the new module.. I had been studying the module for counting 4 days now.. Still, I can't get the names into my head.. I constantly forget what each person talks about despite knowing their names very well.. I just can't put any theory/concept to the names.. and that's bad considering that my paper is tomorrow and it's not open book.. Bless me please.. I know it's not too good to think this way (according to the self-fulfilling prophecy theory).. But I have been feeling very strongly that I will fail this module.. *sigh* I have been working really hard for this, really..

Anyways, I've come to conclude that exams period means no life.. Imagine this.. out of 7 days I have been in school for 6 days (9+ am till 8+pm, daily) And if not for me being sick I would have been in school for all 7 days! How nice! And what's more surprising is the study room and library being fully packed even on a sunday! This is depressing man..

So, in order to chase away the blues...

We bought some snacks to accompany us through the evening while studyin in the library..

See, it's the new kinder bueno WHITE! My camera didn't do a good job cos I refuse to tear the protective sheet out.. =X Anyways, it's really much prettier than the usual ones.. Sweeter too! Thanks to Nikki for the yummy treat! =]

When I was sick the other day, I managed to get a box of biscuit when I went for lunch at SBW.. It looks really familiar doesn't it?

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Yep yeps! It's the xiao xiong bing gan that la bi xiao xin loves! Hahas.. so cute.. Too bad I was sick so I only bought a box for butter..

"In return", butter came to "visit" on friday and bought yummy salmon mango sushi..

And also my favourite salmon sashimi! Hahas.. I'm a really happy girl with such yummy special delivery after a week of hard work! =DD Thanks Butter! =DD

To end off.. I have this weird notice to share.. Saw it the other day at the bus stop when I was on my way to school.. The whole paper is filled with words that's almost impossible to read.. It makes me wonder how the hell the person expects people to understand and render his/her service? People are weird these days.. Hmms..

Alrighty, I'm only 6 hours away from my paper.. gotta go back to mugging now.. So till the next time, take care all! =]

Love,
Rena

voices in my head

2009-04-20T17:24:00.003+08:00

I know, I know I haven't been updating for quite some time.. I can't really come up with a concrete reason for the mere disappearance.. Perhaps it was the massive work load that I was tied to.. Perhaps it was the laziness that had kicked in.. Perhaps it was just the absent mindedness that had led to me forgetting about this space for some brief moments..

Anyways, I haven't been great.. Not only are the exams on the way.. but I'm sick.. Yet again! I have been doing my "bestest" at maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, still the monster seems to be much too strong for me to fight against..

Just a while ago, I have this sudden urge to scream my lungs out.. You could say it's due to all the stress that had been building up.. I really wish for the exams to end soonest! I know everyone else do..

There's really nothing much happening in my life right now other than the usual routines.. So hopefully I'll bounce back into pink health soon and come up with less boring pieces here..

Till then, take care all!

Love,
Rena

I love possibilities! =DD

2009-04-10T01:50:00.002+08:00

THE GREAT MIND!

-oh! i'm so high!-

many yummy treats

2009-04-05T18:28:00.004+08:00

With good food, I'm a very happy girl!

I haven't done much for the week except for "hanging out" in school and stuff..

Butter wasn't around so my only entertainment was work.. Ok.. Maybe that sounds a little too pathetic.. But I was really pretty busy.. With what? I'm not too sure either, since I haven't managed to write anything for my paper except reading the dumb article at least 3 times..

Hmms.. I really don't know what I am getting at..

I just wanted to say that I have had a great duck porridge somewhere near school on Thursday..
Then just yesterday, Butter was finally back so we met up to shop around a bit.. He said I looked really pale and that perhaps I haven't been eating well lately when he was away.. So we headed to Ma Maison.. I think I really love the place.. The food's really nice.. What I love more is the cosy country feel that the place eludes.. Simply irresistable! =DD

I had my tri-weekly dosage of roasted duck rice today.. And it still taste yummy! I wished that there were more skin given though.. I think that's the only type of skin that I don't mind having.. I'm weird, I know..

Hohoho.. I just came back from dinner.. I had yummy curry chicken cooked by Butter's mum.. I always love the potatoes! =DD

Hmms.. I really have no idea what I'm typing.. Geezs.. This is bad.. But who cares ya? =]

Will upload the yummy pictures some other time.. Till then, take care all!

Love,
Rena

I can't understand, seriously!

2009-03-30T22:32:00.006+08:00

I've finally managed to get a new phone.. It's the Nokia E71 and I really love it! Hahas.. Maybe part of it's cause I can play my game on it! =PP (I am not addicted to MH!)

I was looking at a few phones initially.. but I think it's influence from my friends that I've finally decided to get it.. Now I have the same phone with the other 2 darlings..

Oh.. And I went for the Cac+us performance with my TS lovelies yesterday.. It was quite alright.. Hmms.. School production after all so can't expect too much.. Oh.. But there was this guy who tried really hard to be a rocker.. It's kind of funny though.. The way he acted and all.. Totally off.. He did something OMG-ish which I shan't go into details here in case it got really obvious who I was referring to (if those mention about weren't already obvious enough).. Hmms.. And what's most important was that we had gone there to support dear J's last performance before she leaves for a year or so..

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I attended a tutorial today.. And I just can't help but mention how dumb some people were.. -.-" It made me feel like they don't even use their brain to think before they ask a question... I seriously wonder what's wrong with "these people".. I was kind enough to offer some answers to the tutorial questions which I kindly elaborated and gave examples to.. Still they didn't quite get my drift..

Fine.. Maybe it was my articulation skills.. or perhaps it's the language.. But can you imagine one even asked..
"So, what is so progressive about pr0n (you-know-what, since I will probably be banned for typing the real word here)?" *roll eyes*

I almost wanted to faint.. Who the hell said pr0n was progressive? I just said..
"Imagine if it was only available through magazine or video in the past.. The circulation is even wider and faster now with it so readily available on the Internet. Hence, even though the females are seen to have progressed (in terms of platform for voicing out their views and all), men at the same time have an increased in numbers of platform through which they might display their "oppression" through. Therefore, when you compare them, there is actually no progress (relative) at all." [All from the feminist point of view]

Goodness! I wonder what's up in their brain.. So I thought.. since they don't agree to what I've said and they might probably have better ideas.. I'll just act stupid and keep my mouth shut when it's our turn to present.. And of cos I did.. And NONE of them spoke a word.. The poor tutor had to ask and answer the question all alone..

Oh! Not forgetting to mention.. the points raised by me were almost exactly what the tutor had said.. *Claps*

-.-"

Sometimes, I just don't understand how come we have to work so hard to get a place in the Uni where some of "these people" can just almost easily come here (I know wrong sentence structure).. I seriously think it's such a waste of the precious space.. *Sigh*

I know, the world is unfair..

Alrights, that's all for now.. I think I need to get some rest..

Take care all!

Love,
Rena

I want a pretty cake too!

2009-03-29T13:08:00.003+08:00

We had an early celebration for baby bin's 1st Birthday yesterday.. It wasn't really a very big affair.. Just some close friends and relatives were invited.. The birthday boy wasn't in a very good mood as he wasn't feeling too well.. Still, I wish this darling grow up strong, healthy and wise!

I don't have much to share today.. Except that I'm pretty excited about getting my new phone later..

So for now, I'll just share some photos here..

That's all for now.. Take care all! Enjoy your Sunday all!

Love,
Rena

Is it not just about grades?

2009-03-28T11:49:00.002+08:00

I'm finally, finally, finally done with that paper.. I can't describe how relieved I feel, really.. It's like when you wrote a whole truck load of crap and wished that the teacher would be too blinded by all the other countless essays to read yours properly.. The last thing I want on my mind is to worry about the grades.. For now, I'll just say I'm glad it's out of mind.. out of sight! Hahas..

With that said, I still can't get over the fact that I actually forgot about my graded assignment just this Monday.. I would like to think it's the bad flu that I was having + the lack of proper rest that led me to become so disorganised.. Still, I can't forgive myself.. I know I really shouldn't be so harsh on myself since what's done cannot be undone.. But that's a freaking good 10% that I've missed out! My hope of an A is now at a risk even though I had done relatively well for the midterms and previous project.. *Sigh* which means I have to work even harder for the exams now.. %&#^!$%)%&$)%^!^$*)^&$(# All thanks to myself! =((

The phone's really dying.. It constantly shuts down and restarts itself.. Sometimes.. It even "eats" up my data.. Or even worse.. It just doesn't seems to be able to connect to the network.. It really is very problematic.. Causing way too much inconvenience for me.. So I'm going to be getting myself a new phone.. Hopefully over the weekend..

There really isn't much that I want to talk about..or rather I've suddenly lost my train of thoughts suddenly.. So I'll just end here.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

Every other wish

2009-03-26T23:18:00.011+08:00

I'VE GOT A FREAKING URGE TO

REVAMP MY WARDROBE!

Sponsors needed, anyone? *smiles*

simple is good!

2009-03-24T12:23:00.004+08:00

Hello all!

I'm still not done with my paper.. But being the lazy me, I thought I shall take some time off to do a bit of a proper update or sort before continuing on the ever-irritating paper..

So basically the weekend had been rather hectic.. Saturday was food hunt, basically it's some thing like amazing race where we travel all over Singapore on public transport (Taxi not included) and taste as many food listed on the list as possible.. We were also to complete certain tasks at certain stations plus the games on the game booklet too! It was really tiring but extremely fun! =DD

My fabulous team with the PD!

Though we didn't win but we were proud of ourselves.. Downed 14 dishes! Not bad considering that we have so little people in our team.. =]

Sunday's Cousin's wedding.. It was a very small and simple affair at Zhou's Kitchen.. The food's not too bad.. They serve high tea buffet where you can order off their Ala carte menu too.. It's a pretty good deal I think considering that the price is pretty affordable too!

Oh, and the main reason I'm posting of course..

The review for the radio station I had talked about earlier..

http://flatcast.xose.net/ (you'll be required to d/l smthg.. dun worry I assure you that it's not a virus)

Went on yesterday afternoon as I was doing my paper.. I would say it's a really nice and easy site to enjoy the music.. Music quality wise is not too shabby, I didn't have any problems with it having to wait for it to download like those from the mainstream stations.. Not much navigation required.. What I like about it is that there's a mIRC sort of chat space in the site itself for interaction.. Pretty fun.. Hahas.. Brings back the good old memories of the mIRC days..

The station's set up by a few friends.. Hoping to just share some great music to all.. I think it can developed into a cosy small online community! =DD At least it beats having to listen to my same old songs from the music player all the time.. Oh.. and not forgetting to mention that they play music from all different genre too! That's quite a bonus isn't it?

So if you're bored on a weekend.. Why not just lend some support to my friend by logging on to the station and enjoy some great music and company? =]

Alrights, that's about it for now.. Hope to see ya all in the station this weekend! *winks*

Love,
Rena

random rants

2009-03-23T19:21:00.008+08:00

I WANT TO DO MANICURE!

I WANT TO DO PEDICURE!

I WANT TO GO SHOPPING!

I WANT TO PLAY DRESS UP!

i seriously need to relieve stress..

-.-" the work doesn't seems to end..

the constant irritant

2009-03-23T17:00:00.002+08:00

You can say I'm almost at the peak of extreme stress now.. It's been so bad that not only have I fell ill.. But seems like my brain is failing me again..

I just super dumbly forgot all about my tutorial timing... Happily eating and chatting away while waiting for the discussion to start only to realise after my tutor sent me an email telling me I've missed the discussion.. I was 1 hour late! *SIGH*

Now, I'm stuck trying to crap out something for my term paper due this Friday.. On top of that.. I have another due next Friday which I have yet to start.. *SIGH*

I wonder how the hell am I to pull up my caps this way.. Suddenly the wish of getting a better grade this semester seems rather bleak.. *SIGH*

My oh my.. It's really bad.. I can't wait till the exams come really.. I seriously need my holidays!

That's all for now.. I really ought to start on it if I want to sleep tonight.. Take care all.. And thanks to those of you who constantly showers me much concerns.. =] Much appreciated!

Love,
Rena

helpless request

2009-03-18T19:30:00.006+08:00

*Sings*

I'm lazy.. I'm lazy.. I'm a lazy bum..

I slack.. I slack.. and still I slack..

I have a paper due end next week.. But I'm so hoping to finish it by the week simply cos I'll have to start with another next week.. -.-" There's never ending assignments to be done.. I hope the exams come soon! (Maybe I should not be so sure)

I had wanted to start working on my paper yesterday.. But but but.. I had to be sick.. What a nice time rights? Suddenly I'm down with a flu.. A very very bad one.. Had a few medicine but they didn't seem to work..

As for now.. I had been working on the paper for the past 4 hours or so.. With multiple breaks of course.. I've only written 1.5 page out of 8.. Hais.. I'm bored.. The ideas doesn't seems to flow.. I find it so hard and irritating to write a review.. I always do.. Yucks!

Alrighty, I better head back to my work.. Btw, my friend and his friends had recently set up this radio station sort.. So do lend your support yes? And perhaps give a feedback or two on my tagboard.. =]

http://flatcast.xose.net/

Have yet to tune in personally.. Will do so soon and perhaps write ~~a review~~ about it! =P =]

Till the next time.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

Note to self:

2009-03-15T21:15:00.004+08:00

Don't ask me why I post so many entries today.. Simply, I just feel like it..

I THINK. I WISH. I CAN!

Please ignore me.. That's just a reminder to self! =]

Love,
Rena

Legend of ABZ

2009-03-15T15:30:00.006+08:00

Here's how our Darling ABZ wrestled Button and Eeyore.. With the duo losing hands down..

He pushed..
and he pulls..
and he karate..
and he bites..
and take bigger bites..

and he choke slammed..

and finally he won with a smirk on his face!

Boggling Mind

2009-03-15T12:28:00.005+08:00

I seems to have so many nightmares these days.. About so many stuff.. From horrible projects to deleting all files accidentally.. Though they sound really mundane but they are scaring the freak out of me.. I just can't stand dreams.. not to even mention nightmares.. I think maybe it's the super high stress level that I have been suffering from.. I just can't wait till the semester's over..

I suddenly realised that there are so many people around me who are really trying very hard to live positively and I sometimes wonder why I just can't do that same.. Perhaps I haven't been trying hard enough..

Butter had been so busy lately.. His exams sounds really scary and looking at the rate he is studying at I can't help but wonder if I had been doing the same for mine..

There are so many things that I wish to do now.. But the situation that I'm facing just doesn't allow.. Not until the holiday come at least..

I dunno if it's just my life getting less interesting these days or if it's just that I have lost the ability to articulate my feelings here.. The posts starts too seems weird.. Like there's no chronological period nor a structure to it either..

In line with my randomness.. This was what we had for dinner the other day when watching the film in the school library..

There's a Japanese fair in school and I happened to have seen a post on this some time ago.. So..

I love to separate them into 2 and lick the cream off it before chomping down the biscuits.. Yea.. Like how you would eat oreo! I was back the following day to get some other snacks.. I bought a really cute piggy chocolate biscuit for Butter.. I hope he likes them.. =DD

Again, I am out of things to say.. the weather is killing me as usual.. I shall end here and try to get started on the preparation for my presentation next week.. Till the next time, take care all!

Love,
Rena

exciting daily routine

2009-03-11T22:20:00.004+08:00

If there's too be no culture in this world..

This is what the world will probably become..

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So stop being ignorant! It just goes to show how shallow you are! Goodness.. I totally can't stand those of them who act "atas" and westernized.. Where's your roots?!?!

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I was really irritated by what some of the people had commented about the world doing fine without culture.. Guess I don't want to bring up my arguments here.. I think it's plain dumb that someone makes sure a statement.. *rolls eyes* What is this world coming to?

Hmms.. I haven't been doing much lately.. I watched few films in school the other day for my project research.. The story's really interesting.. Maybe I will talk about them a bit some other time..

Was feeling kinda affected upon hearing what some of the dean scholars had been talking about.. It made me wonder a lot about my future.. and what I had been doing in my life.. I really wish to find the strength which will help me to strive harder for my goals.. I'm thinking now if yesterday's my turning point.. I seriously hope that the feeling last..

So I went to catch a movie with JKM yesterday.. We caught Departures.. It's a rather interesting story I would say.. I haven't really got the time to digest what had been said in the movie though.. Will probably find time to do that later this week..

I guess that's all for now.. My thoughts seems to be in a mess these days.. I think it is the lack of good rest.. Till the next time, take care all!

Love,
Rena

Stuck in my head!

2009-03-07T13:26:00.006+08:00

In case if you're wondering if I had gone missing.. The answer's no.. I was just struggling in the pool of notes and readings trying to get out of them before getting drowned.. Luckily I did..

And of course I had to treat myself well.. So I had great dinner yesterday for celebration before my salsa class.. and then went singing with my sister and ML after that.. We screamed and shouted our lungs out.. Like literally.. Lost my voice after the session.. But it was great! Hahas..

These were what we had for dinner..

Xiao Long Bao, which I am going to avoid for a while cause I saw something horrible yesterday.. How unhealthy this little harmless thing can be.. Maybe until I forget about it.. I shall stay away from it.. *mental note to self*

Butter had char kway tiao.. Even though it looks really really normal but it actually taste really good! Especially with the raw egg on top.. Yums! I even trade my la mian for this! =P

My chicken chop la mian.. it was.. la mian-ish.. nothing really special.. Just taste like the la mians in restaurants.. I guess my liking for la mian has decreased already.. But the chicken chop was good.. But I hate the skin part.. So maybe I'm not such a big fan of chicken chop after all..

I was out last sunday (Wow! that was about 1 week back!) to Golden Mile Complex to take some pictures for my test.. Of course I seized the opportunity to buy some snacks back.. I was really upset that there wasn't my favourite sweet though.. I was craving so much for it.. So any of you heading over to Thailand please do let me know ya?

When I got home that night, ABZ was around.. after playing for some time he fell asleep.. I always can't help by take a picture of him.. Actually there's quite a bit more which I will probably upload some other time.. He's flying back tonight by the way.. A few more mths till I'll see him again.. By then he shld be able to talk and walk I guess.. =]

Alrighty, that's all I have for now.. Nothing much really course I've only been studying and mousehunting lately.. Take care all!

Love,
Rena

I want to play wii!

2009-02-28T19:52:00.002+08:00

I hope it was due to my intensive studying schedules for the past few days that my body finally gave way today.. The head was spinning.. the chest was stuffy.. I thought I was going to puke and pass out.. Luckily for me, it didn't happen..

Anyways, I'm finally almost done with my revision.. The first paper's on Monday.. Surprisingly, or not so surprisingly, it slipped off my mind as I continue to mug for the paper I am sitting for on Friday.. How smart.. Now, I'm only left with 1 day (or less) to cram those info into my tiny brain..
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Went Kbox on Thursday with Jay's Kah Mo (JKM), so sad that the rest didn't manage to make it there.. Perhaps another time.. Later on, we tried to find a place to study.. In town! How pathetic.. We ended up in the outdoor mac outside Shaw.. Totally disgusting.. Birds droppings can be seen everywhere on the floor.. Still "fresh" for the business.. Yucks! Then the swarm of pigeons and mynahs will then fly onto the chairs and tables after the customer leave to feast on whatever left over they could get their hands (or beaks) on.. Gross!

Later on, we went shopping at far east before heading to Wheelock to meet the rest for dinner.. Dinner was fantastic! The company's even better! =DD
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Went back to school to mug yesterday before meeting Butter for dinner.. We went to Jurong Point.. I still kinda like the place cause it feels like a mini town with all the different kind of shops that you can find in the mall.. Especially the tons of shops selling women apparels.. =DD
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I guess that's it for now.. I dun really know what I'm typing actually.. Guess I'm too tired.. Hahas..

Alrighty, take care everyone!

Love,
Rena

why not me?

2009-02-25T22:50:00.004+08:00

I haven't done much studying today.. I went back to my former school.. And since I haven't been back there for about 2 years, I'm so so so very excited.. I have had my favourite sandwich with wholemeal option now.. Neptune seafood melt.. So after which we headed to the library to study.. There's just simply too much to be done! Somehow, I had drank too much water.. and the weather was really chilly.. So I end up going to the toilet so often that I hardly complete anything! Let's just say I had 2 and a half readings done.. And went through half a lecture worth of notes.. I gave up the minute I couldn't figure out what I had scribbled on the notebook.. I had been trying hard, really.. It's just that today's just not as productive.. It really doesn't help with the com not being able to find a network and hence there was no form of motivation [read: mousehunt]..

After some time, we went to have lunch at Koufu.. Had my favourite Kaki Tamago with prawns of course! But I dunno if it was because I wasn't as hungry or the standard had simply dropped.. I hope it's the former..

I went to "shop" around in the shopping arcade and bought myself a new laptop bag! I'm so very happy! Though mum says it's a little expensive.. Still, I find it a good buy.. Afterall it's what I had been wanting.. and the material's in suede.. One of my favourite! I'm a sucker for textures! =DD

Hmms.. the picture totally can't do any justification to the prettiness of my new laptop case..

I'm thinking of pasting/sewing my initials on the case but I have no idea if it can be done.. Any clue peeps? Suggestions?

Anyways, later on we went back to Yishun to catch The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons.. Though the story was kind of draggy but I really like the show.. It's a really touching story.. I teared so many times.. =(( I really cannot imagine that happening to anyone.. To have to live a reversed life.. That is even more horrible and scary than having to live with pain and sufferings at old age isn't it? Imagine having to die in the hands of your loved ones as a child as your companion grows old.. At the same time not having the ability to share the moments together as a couple.. How sad would that be?

Ignite and Inspire

Have a Healthy New Year with Soba Salad!

Hell yea!

I just know!

Bad Blood!

When it creeps in..

What a joyous day!

Work is an Act

The neatest hostel is in town!

My First Facial Trip!

Not the usual shopping trip!

Monday Blues?

Start small, Dream BIG!

Crazy Stupid Love! Really?

All grown up!

A little BIG lesson from SV

it's probably the night

i enjoy being alone sometimes..

if only i can get away from here..

keep me busy

Early Birthday Wish!

eh?

i can!

Strike back

when will i have a final say?

[blank]

Should I?

Mad mad mad rush!

1st week's over!

Season Greetings!

give me peace!

where the mouth is

PLAY PLAY PLAY!

she's not me

end of exams

easier said than done

我哭了，你累了

Quit

running thru' my head

every word you said..

Like nothing else matters

turn and run

wad's an end?

*sings* running thru' my head

i still remember..

Million dollar babies!

I want to/ I don't want to/ I don't know what I want

Never end

not really

with love, from yous

you say i'm lazy

night of runway chic chicks

Till tomorrow..

week 1

sight of [insert word]

Ready, Get Set, GO!

Silly Happy ((:

messy head!

it has just begun..

pineapples! bananas! pomegranates!

Time flies when you're enjoying..

1.. 2.. 3.. 4..

Beautiful Flowers

a new move

you've missed it!

unlike you

Perfect match

The (freaking) law of attraction

Life's short, live it to the fullest!

it's not easy..

Road to freedom

life's made up of fleeting moments

wo bu yao bu kai xin

when all's planned..

It's finally here!

6 days away..

time check: 10:25

voices in my head

I love possibilities! =DD

many yummy treats

sings running thru' my head