weekend breakaway - part 1

i'm very excited about going away for the weekend.... even if it's only singapore.

i'm excited about my journey tomorrow
i'm excited about shopping in Singapore
i'm excited about the exhibition
i'm excited about cathing up with my Singaporean friends
i'm excited about chilling out and slipping Singapore Sling

i'm just excited....

blah blah blah

some random thoughts that's been on my mind lately...

1. cheaper cars. why am i not jumping for joy?? isn't this something that i've been waiting for?? frankly speaking i would dread driving even more in the near future because the number of cars on the road will increase but the road system is not ready for such an increase in volume, hence traffic congestion is just going to get worse. by the time the relevant authorities realised this, traffic will be a nightmare due to road construction.

2. gym culture. i seriously do not comprehend the fuss over this 'gym culture' thingy. no, i have not met anybody there. no, i don't think 'after some time' i would be meeting anybody too. gimme a break! i go to the gym because it helps me managed my stress and helps me stay on focus. my gym culture is very straight forward... i get in, i do cardio, i do weights, i stretch, then i go home. i don't talk to people, i don't chat people up and nobody chat up with me. period. end of story.... oh... and if you wonder why i have not slimed down, nor looked better, that's because i still enjoy eating. probably too much of eating... anyways, there's more to life than monitoring the weighing machine.

3. young people these days! the company i'm in is going through and expansion drive and i've been going thru resumes and conducting interviews to expand my team because currently, my team consists of me, myself and i. it is no wonder the unemployment rate for graduates are on the rise.... it is because of their attitude!! they think they are too smart for their own good. they demand a certain salary because they are degree holder. they are late for their interview. they are not prepared for the interview. sigh... all i can say is... 'young people these days, they drive me nuts!!'

4. missing my brother.... i've not seen him for about a week. it feels weird because i'm so used to seeing him every single day - morning before i go to work, and at night during dinner. and after 28 years, not having him around the house, or hanging out in each other's room is just too weird. it feels like something's missing, something's not right. i used to complain that i seldom get to wash my car because my car is park outside the house. now that i can put my car nearer to the porch, i miss seeing his green car. I MISS MY BROTHER!!

i think it's enough blabbling for one afternoon... so long now!!

Bitcthology

When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.
When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch.
When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way,they call me a bitch.
Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.
It means Ilive my life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.

When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak against it, I am definedas a bitch.
The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish.
It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be.
I am outspoken, opinionated and determined.
I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that!
So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me. You won't succeed.
And if that makes me a bitch, so be it.

I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.

B - Babe
I - In
T - Total
C - Control of
H - Herself

B = Beautiful
I = Intelligent
T = Talented
C = Charming
H = Hell of a Woman

B = Beautiful
I = Individual
T = That
C = Can
H = Handle anything

"If you can't do something right, get a woman to do it."

happily ever after...

After the much anticipated countdown, the wedding is finally over and the newly-weds will be going off to their honeymoon soon. I reckon the wedding was a success because the food was good, the wine tasted great, everyone dressed up real nicely and the bride and groom were gorgeous.

Would I want to get married?
The answer is… I don’t think so.
Why?
Because…

… of the cost incurred
… of the amount of preparations
… of the amount of cleaning up
… of a certain aunt will drive you up the wall
… of ridiculous family politics
… of expectation to give birth
… of in-laws

Then again, sometimes I think I would like to get married.
Why?
Because…

… of the beautiful wedding photos shots
… of the beautiful wedding gowns
… honeymoon

Anyway, I’m so single at the moment, and I really think that I’ll remain single for a long time. Hence, no worries and no pressure.

Let the countdown begin...

Its 4 days to my brother’s wedding and I have mixed emotions. Mostly I’m happy and excited. But certain times I cannot help but feel frustrated, not towards my brother, but more of towards the organisation of the event itself and my relatives. Actually, it’s only a certain aunt that is basically driving everybody up the wall. It came to a point over last weekend that I blew off my top and sort of told her to just mind her own business as this is my brother’s wedding and he should have the last say to everything.

Anyway, let’s focus on the wedding, the bride and the groom and NOT the annoying aunt.

I’m obviously happy because MY BROTHER IS GETTING MARRIED THIS WEEKEND!! I love him to the core. We’ve always been close growing up and to see him now taking another step in his life is amazing. But it’s going to take a lot of getting use to not having him next door to my room anymore, or having him around the house for that matter. Growing up, we created secret codes by knocking on the wall that separates our room for ‘talking’ to each other when we’re supposed to be in bed. He fetched me everywhere I needed to go when he got his drivers license. He blackmailed each other and we also ganged up together to go against our parents… he is the best brother any sis could ask for.

I just want to wish them a happy future together!! Cheers!!