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Convocation 2008

2008-07-26T21:38:00.000-07:00

well, finally graduated........haha....actually didn't feel much about it.....but was really happy to be able to see all my friends again........and I was pretty sure that my parents were glad to attend my convocation.......hee.....maybe because already started work like 1 month ago......so didn't feel exactly like a student anymore........sneak preview of the photos.......the rest are up on facebook....and some are in gwen and wm's camera.......so just enjoy these first k........hope to see u gals soon.......

Graduation Trip to Taiwan

2008-07-26T20:33:00.000-07:00

hi hi....wow, think it has been decade since i posted any stuff on my blog....and well, guess you pp have long forgotten this blog as well.......haha...its ok.....have started work at exxon..busy busy busy.....so don't really have the time to upload stuff.....but since you gals have been wanting the photos.....here is just a sneak preview..........I have uploaded the rest on facebook...not all though because the files are tooo big.....but at least 50% of them are up already.....so enjoy looking at them first.......will burn the rest into a cd soon.......anyway, these photos are taken during our grad trip to taiwan.......though it was tiring, dragging our luggages all around the place....still glad to be able to conclude my uni life with you gal by going on this trip.......i am sure there will be plenty more to come........so lets all work hard....earn more money.....haha...strive for our goal.....

All 6 cramp in a small room in a hot humid day...

2008-04-29T18:03:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos that we took yesterday..........haha, everyone look so happy...though we were covered with perspiration.........It will be the last birthday celebration we will be having in NTU....guess it is a conclusion to our NTU student life........just want to thank all 5 of u because without you gals......seriously ,don't know how my university life would be.......though it sounds cliche.....but i am glad that our path crosses.......

In life, it is always good to know many people......having many frens........but think I am different....maybe it is a mindset I should change....or well....my mum has been telling me too for many years that I should open up to more people.......but guess it is just not me to do that....I prefer to stay in small groups than in large ones......and when I am comfortable with that...I wouldn't want to change.......u can say that I am lazy ba....

Anyway, want to thank all u gals for the wonderful memories.......and I am definitely looking forward to our grad trip.......our convocation........and our years together.....

Its been a while...

2008-04-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since I update my blog....hah...guess because can't seem to find the motivation to do soo................hehe...going through an emo phase in life..........anyway, today is Yi Si's 23rd Birthday celebration.....decided to be reallly sweet and made her a video........here it is..........
hehe....really shows how much each and everyone of us have changed.....

More photos of the celebration will be up tomorrow......I hope....but since WM wants the video today....here it is then.....really tired so going to slp first and sorry that the pics turn out blur, seems that something is wrong with my software......

Celebration with my family

2008-03-21T20:53:00.000-07:00

Though I fell ill a few days before my bday......didn't recover until now.........but still decided to go for dinner with my family .......my parents planned a week ahead so really don't want to disappoint them.......though I didn't get to eat much stuff.........but really like the atmosphere......my favourite japanese restaurant in the East...........haha, .....and my brother actually booked the tatami room......love it.........had a lovely cake from conrad but only had a mouth of it..........excellent chocolate moouse........but I knew if i had it......I will never every recover.......and to be sick now is really bad because there are just tonnes of work to be done.......have already spent 2 days sleeping....need to catch up on work......oh and before I forget......lovely hand made cards from frens...........special thanks to WaiMan and Zhi Yu..........

Waiman, don't have to say much to you...........but to Zhi Yu...........really appreciate your effort...............very touched when I saw your card... even now when I am looking at it .......may we grow old together..........hee

A super dirty 23rd Birthday Celebration

2008-03-21T20:41:00.001-07:00

Ok, I am older by a year........again..........no big deal actually.....didn't feel much about this bday...maybe too much work...too much uncertainty.....anyway, still want to thank you gals for the celebration........with the flour,water,celery+tomoto+don't know what juice and of course the lovely card.........thanks wai man for that card........really very sweet of you.......but i am sure u are feeling sweeter now because of.....you know who and what.......shall not elaborate here.....though i had a super hard time washing my hair........but nontheless I will bring this memory with me.......this is our final year together........though sad but it is part of life........so lets hold hands and move on..........I am sure we will still stay in contact with one another......I have faith.....so lets jia you for this last sem......

Sentosa......How I miss you!!

2008-01-02T00:30:00.001-08:00

Steamboat at my place

2008-01-02T00:10:00.000-08:00

Got the gals over to celebrate New Year............My mum prepared the food for us............haha...we had steamboat with excellent wanton(quote from wai man)....gado-gado (indonesian salad).....and of course home made dessert contributed by me........Hope that we will all have a better 2008........jia you!!!.Fighting!!!

Christmas Party

2007-12-19T22:07:00.000-08:00

Met up with the primary school gang for Christmas Dinner.........something that we do every year so this time its the same.........haha....everyone change.....but for the better....because 2 of the gang didn't manage to come .......we have decided to met up at Mr Fu's house on sat for a DVD night out...........haha, and of course Nin Wi hahaha pizza and booze too...........haha Christmas mood right.........so a bit should be fine............see you guys then..............

Day at the beach

2007-12-19T21:57:00.000-08:00

Its been a long time since I went to the beach..........guess the last time was when I was in the US...haha, nonetheless........glad to have a chance to go take a breather.........went with waiman, her sis and xiang xin.....coincidence I guess but had a wonderful time..........

Steamboat after exams

2007-12-19T21:25:00.000-08:00

Well, its been a LONG time since I update my blog, guess all you guys have stopped coming.....haha, but still I am going to do what I got to do .............memories for me to keep, sooo here I come....First up, the memories of catching Lust Cautious with the gals.........with Wai man making noise during the show..........then the 1.5hrs heritage walk from Cathay back to my house.......Yi si and I suffered from blisters.............super duper funny...........When we finally arrived at my place....everyone was glued to Asian Food Channel because we were all hungry..........haha, had to off the TV to get them moving...........has a wonderful dinner (fishhead steamboat+some other dishes) before ending the day off with a drink at Dempsey road........something "errie" happened when we were there............haha, laughed our hearts out.......anyway, I am sure there is more to come since you gals will beover at my place on 30th.....see you then.........

Happy Birthday Xue Ping!!

2007-11-06T06:31:00.000-08:00

Reflection

2007-10-10T04:34:00.000-07:00

一个人的我依然会微笑

如果想哭我自己会找地方
你不必担心我会弄湿你肩膀
走在街上到处是寂寞的人
我想谁都不要同情的眼光
受一点伤并不是可怕的事
人就是这样才会愈来愈坚强
.................
...我不哭无论多痛苦
...我不哭就算会迷路
明天一个人的我依然会微笑
虽然它或许也是伤心的开始
....................
是悲是喜终将都变成往事
明天一个人的我依然会微笑
那怕早已没有人记得我名字
.............................

Came across this song......... the lyrics somehow describe my thoughts.......Sometimes putting our own happiness infront of others isn't that selfish afterall because come tomorrow, when everyone goes back to lead their own life, we are left with just ourselves..........at the beginning and at the end of the day....the only person we have to face is ourselves...........even if not physically...but spiritually,mentally........Don't know if stress is getting over me or somehow I feel that I am not performing up to standard........Maybe I am lost in the woods........I need to find my direction........Leading a life with no direction really sucks BIG time.........I need my focus because at the end of the day.....I am accountable to no one but myself.............

feeling BLUE..............

2007-10-08T06:14:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, feeling super super blue, everything just doesn't go right............feeling super super frustrated, anguish,and maybe disappointed...........With myself I guess..........Guess I need to work on my EQ more, can't seem to control my temper.............or well, I need to know how to handle my fluctuating mood swing........Really need to calm down so giving myself a bit of Bossa Nova for tonight..............need to feel the freedom to just "swing" my thoughts...........Need to sort things out and move on from here...........Because deep down, I know everything lies with me , Only I myself can get myself out of this dungeon..............So Agnes, do what u hv to do!!!!!!!!!!!I need to get my focus!!!!!!!!

Gwen's Bday!!

2007-10-04T04:13:00.001-07:00

WaiMan and Gwen's birthday are just days apart so it was pretty hectic on us to plan .....hee, though we can always have a very simple celebration might thought that since it is was last year together, must sabo everyone........so 3 down, 2 more to go hahahaha, brain really overworked just thinking of plans..........but nonetheless, this wouldn't be possible without xueping's idea, waiman's contribution (see video), Adeline's banana milkshake,Yi si's tarts and of course, hee hee,my flour........And how can we forget the cutie pie in the pic, Gwen's favourite Stitch....I know everyone is busy with work........guess we can only push on.......don't forget to smile.........

Wai Man's Surprise Party

2007-10-02T06:29:00.000-07:00

I am very sure that WaiMan will want these photos up instantly, so here I am, hee, Celebrated her bday 5 days in advance, so that we can pounce on her with a surprise, hee, bought her a bouquet of flowers and got one of my guy fren to give it to her...........of course not telling her who it is from...........sounds pretty bad right, she went up to many others to find out who is the one........though she did guessed that it might be us.........our actings were too good ......hee, after which, presented her with a cake........mango cake, her favourite...........I had to light up a cake secretly and she had to spoil the whole surprise by appearing infront of the door............sigh....hope she enjoyed her advance bday celebration............

Corporate look.......

2007-10-02T06:24:00.000-07:00

Had to do a corporate shoot for my job application, so went for it............hee, turned out , well, as you can see, doesn't look like me at all, I was seriously taken aback..........so frens, don't be shocked............it is ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!When out with a group of frens after that..............haha, all couldn't recognize me..............

Ever wonder........

2007-09-23T06:51:00.000-07:00

When is the last time you hug your mum?

When is the last time you felt the warmth of your mum?

humm, I realised that its been a while till today...........went out with my mum in the morning to get vegetarian mooncakes and it started pouring......my mum and I shared an umbrella and at that moment, I felt my mum's body temperature, it was soo warm........it felt , surprisingly good and it struck me that its been a long time since I hugged my mum...........Then we went to my grandma's house...........3 women started chatting till noon, love the feeling of spending time with my grandma.......We headed to my cousin's house warming at Bishan.......met all my uncles, aunts,cousins............haha, had an amazing time just fooling around with one another, mingling around..........eating, chatting, really nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.After which, I picked my grandma up to watch 881,together with my parents of course...........I promised my grandma to bring her to the show, I am glad I am able to keep my promise, the show was ok, but the company was great..........then we headed for a sumptuous dinner......

I really love my family alot.........

I love being there for them..........

When is the last time you spend time with your family?

When is the last time you had a chatting session with your family ?

When is the last time you cherish the time your have with them?

I hope it wasn't eons ago.........

I am soo bless to have my family........

So frens out there, no matter how busy you are, do spend time with your loved ones ok?

What are frens for right............

2007-09-21T20:32:00.000-07:00

Might sound a bit cliche, or well, maybe a bit mushy but my life in NTU will not be complete without you gals............haha, They make my days in school enjoyable , something for me to look forward too....haha, though this semester is pretty hectic for all, but because of them, it doesn't seem that tough after all....hee, so as a gift for being there for me...........haha, birthday bash is a must........So gals, Thanks for enriching my Uni life.......

Daddy's 50th Bday.....hee

2007-09-21T06:50:00.000-07:00

Always nice to go out with my family................hee, Somtimes simplicity is HAPPINESS!!!Love my family..........

Thought of the day

2007-09-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

自由從釋放自己那刻開始，痛苦不知不覺中消失，記憶美麗卻逐漸模糊，愛情來了，又走了。自私藏在謊言背後，背叛走在誓言前面，眼淚乾了，又濕。抱歉變成遲來的希望，再見是最完美的句點。

Buffet @Carousel to celebrate start of sch term

2007-08-12T00:29:00.000-07:00

Wonderful company at a pretty not bad restaurant.......and had an "interesting" chit chatting session just before our work load piles up once again.........

Mummy's 49th Bday

2007-08-08T20:55:00.000-07:00

Had an enjoyable dinner with my family yesterday night, we celebrated my mum's bday at Thai Village. The food served was excellent and we ended the meal with a chocolate cake I bought from Chocz. It was a cute heart shaped cake. We had a very long dinner, chatting happily away about my brother's sch teachers and my day with a very interested "Entrepreneur" lecturer. And we went for a midnight show to end off the celebration , hahaha, we watched Rush Hour 3. Not too bad a show..........

Crazy to spend the whole night out with the gals

2007-08-04T19:13:00.000-07:00

Long AWAITED reunion

2007-08-03T00:23:00.000-07:00

hee, what can I say?? Finally we met once again, hahaha, Miss Ng came back from Australia, Me and Erin from US and Hui XIan from China, hehee, so after such a long time apart, we converge as one united "gang" hee, Though it is the people that count, still decided to make it a special one, going to a unique place, somehow I love the feeling of bringing excitement and surprises to pp, so when to search online for a nice place, To do things that we never done before...Guess age is catching up, haha, so decided to look for a teahouse.......manage to search for one, and brought them there, heee, I am sure you gals enjoyed yourself.....Giving out the souvenirs was fun because I gave them out according to who I think they look like................haha, they were cluesless as to how I match them to the disney characters, but well, Agnes ma, Don't know why when I look at it, it reminds me of someone, so the presents are given out according to me, hee, I am the standard, in anycase, had a wonderful time with them, and I will continue to bring them to places that are different.....to venture into hidden territories..........

Reunion BBQ@ my place

2007-08-01T03:33:00.001-07:00

Planned a bbq to celebrate our reunion as well as to meet up with everyone, all the GIPigs, haah, it was supposed to be a meet up session with Mr JS, our surprise guest, but it turned out that it wasn't meant to be , haha, well, but work comes first, I am very sure we will be able to see him soon. jia you at work then, OFFICER hee, anyway, its been a very long time since I planned a bbq, it was really tiring, had to go shopping for stuff, can you imagine 3 trolleys full of stuff, haha, but had a great time shopping with my parents, we shopped at NTUC, till they chased us out and we were still running about to grab last min stuff......my first experience, after which, spent the whole sunday afternoon with my mum in the kitchen to season everything........I thought it was easy, but well, we stood in the kitchen till 7pm at night......but spent a wonderful day with my parents, hee, And because I am doing relief teaching (have to wake up at 545am everyday), really felt that age is catching up on me , hee. But in all, I am glad that I organised it, nice to see everyone again, really appreciate it. 20/25 came, so attendence was not too bad, hee,so till we meet again, Guys and gals, do take care!!!!!!!!See ya in sch

Don't forget our date on 11th of Aug

2007-07-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

When our powers combine.............

2007-07-14T19:55:00.000-07:00

VJC Gathering

2007-07-12T20:17:00.000-07:00

surprises.....

2007-07-12T19:55:00.000-07:00

When one can't find perfection in the real world, then let nature do it....

Just in case YOU MISS US

2007-07-12T19:41:00.000-07:00

WAIMAN, JUST FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!ha, just in case your trip didn't turn out the way you want it to be, don't worry, we will be here waiting for your return........Will miss you in the meanwhile.........if someone make you angry during your trip, I am sure this blog will cheer u up.........

2007-07-09T03:56:00.000-07:00

Daddy save my day...Once again........

My temper is really bad, my patience wear out really quickly.................humm, think I must do something about it, haha...............guess like what they say, maybe I need a ---
Anyway, wanted to bring my favourite bag out for work today (the red krumpler bag that my cousin gace me on my 18thBday), then I realised I couldn't find it.............Well, I got my maid to help me search for it....................after 1 hour of fruitless effort, I gave up..........of course it wasn't a peaceful one, my face was as black as charcoal.............and my attitude was bad.............
When I came back from work in the evening, I realised that my bad was still not found, well, I burst...........like a spoilt brat................Then my father came home and joined the search for the missing"precious bag " of mine............Daddy came across a locked suitcase and asked me to open it, but it is a spoilt luggage thus it would take some time to figure the pin.............And at that time , I was pretty sure that it wasn't inside..............THEN GUESS WHAT, WHEN MY DADDY PAINSTAKINGLY TRY OUT DIFFERENT COMBINATION, THE LUGGAGE OPENED AND MY BAGGIE WAS IN IT.......................AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I really have my dad to thanks.............ONCE AGAIN, MY HERO TO MY RESCUE.........ALWAYS GLAD TO BE IN THE ARM OF MY DADDY.............

for a reason............

2007-07-03T07:20:00.000-07:00

Blessing in "disguise"...

2007-06-30T19:19:00.000-07:00

It was a saturday morning and my mum asked me if I was free...........hee, didn't know what was installed for me so I jsut said I was. Together with my mum, we travelled about 45 mins before we came to this place in Tuas.......I really dread it when I know that it would be at Tuas, but well, the appearance of my cousins and aunts made the trip worth it. Only then I realised that we were gathering there to helped out..........My mum and her sisters are going into another catering business and the new location in at Raffles Marina.........So we started cleaning the place, washing the utensils, painting the walls, and giving out packet food.............hahahaha, quite a nice way to spend a weekend (will be going there today again, hehehe, but with the view above, I don't think I would go) The sunset was so captivating that I just stood at the dock and snap snap snap.......It is like a new discovery, I didn't know such a nice place exist in Singapore.................
Fun shots with my cousins.............

Babes gathering..........

2007-06-29T10:37:00.000-07:00

Met up with the babes from NTU, haahaha, once again, we gather...............hee, From East (China) and West (US) and of course those waiting for us at the center (Equator.......hehehe,Singapore )........WE CONVERGE and returned to the arms and comfort of one another........Had difficulty looking for them atVivo because it was my frist time there, I was soo excited when I saw the birds eye view located at the third level, very nice view, excellent place to just stroll and spend an afternoon just lazing around........Adeline and Gwen had to calm me down.........well, they were walking furthur and furthur away from me.........Anyway, back to the point, we had dinner at No Signboard Restaurant.......Adeline was craving for crab, so after numerous discussion outside the restaurant, we decided to just make ourselves comfortable in that cosy place..........Though food was important, the company was more significant........Hearing their voices, talking about topics that are sooooo them.......well, reallly brought back the old times..........But no worries, we will be meeting up real soon......Buffet at Goodwood Park for Yi Si amd Chocolate factory for all..........oh and not to forget, Wai Man is invading my camera once again..........

Love the view I saw, so can't help it but to snap a few shorts................One day, I hope, One day, I can...................ha, visit the place again, and maybe to the sight infront of me, SENTOSA, haven been there for ages..........

Never thought I will see.................

2007-06-20T04:00:00.000-07:00

ahhhh, How can i actually forget about the gathering??? I was soo disappointed with myself, I haven seen two of my friends (one senior......) for at least 4 years already, I was excited and was looking forward seeing them, ahhhhhhhhh, but somehow it slipped my mind, I guess because it was also my fren's 21st bday, so was busy preparing something for her......haha, take this chance to wish her happy bday again (To Miss Glutton........Happy 21st.....) But I'm glad to make it for both gathering.............was lucky to meet my mum on the way out, so I just jumped upon my mum and got the car from her............Had a pretty long talk/chat with my Cedar frens cum seniors, and I realised how much we have, humm grown...........haha, wanted to post some of our cedar's photo was realised that my scanner is spoilt, so shall let us all off, haha, I think it will be pretty weird seeing ourselves 6 years back..............well, I got a shock looking at myself then........well, I was much bigger and much tanner, especially in VJ.........shall do a recollection one day. After which, I rushed to meet the GIP-igs, was glad to see them though I didn't spend much time with them.......i don't know why but it was pretty strange, well, the feeling was strange, to some gip-igs, I felt soo familiar, but to some that I was suppose to be close too, suddenly there is like no topic..............humm, maybe we didn't have the time............well , will be organising a gathering soon for all..........till then, take care pp and have fun..........

Work out with Pr

2007-06-03T19:37:00.000-07:00

very happy to find someone who is willing to get all dirty with me............hehe, love the feeling of being in the outdoor, doing excercise and sweat it out.........(i really need to work out because i have been baking and making all sorts of desserts that i am afraid that i am putting on some pounds.......hehe) So the rest of you who loves outdoor activities, pls contact me k.......haha, now gathering pp to learn scuba diving with me....

Saturday Night out with Family

2007-06-03T19:30:00.001-07:00

Had a wonderful saturday night out with my family, we went to have our favourite food, haha, Japanese food, my brother and I are big fans of Jap food, and I have been craving it since I returned, but due to my brother's busy schedule, I had to wait till then..............but it was worth waiting, I made a reservation at WARUKU, and got the ta-ta-mi room, hehe, very nice ambience, well, as ordered all kinds of udon(they are famous for that) , had sushi and topped it off with green tea ice cakes and mochi............sat down for like 3 hours eating and talking.......and played with the new phone that my father gave me........loved to have a good camera phone........haha, LOVE MY FAMILY...............

Vesak Day

2007-06-01T19:46:00.001-07:00

Happy happy, when out with my grandma and parents on many occasions since I am back, haha, eating all the good stuff, from seafood to local delicacies, but they were too tempting for me to hold my hunger , so no pics of them. hehehe, anyway, really glad to be able to accompany them around, from one temple to another, from one cafe to another, just love it when I can spend some quality time with my loved ones.................

Meet up with GIP Shanghai Gals (+chum chum)

2007-05-29T20:04:00.000-07:00

hee, met up with my buddies from Shanghai (roomie and chum chum of course), really glad to see them once again, everyone changed, haha, at least in terms of hair style, haha, lizzy, I am still trying to get over yours though. Somehow it felt like some gathering(high tea.....) that we used to pamper ourselves with in Shanghai, it was pretty nostelgic.....after coming back from Shanghai, I was shooed to US pretty quickly, thus I didn't quite have the time to sit down and recollect my Shanghai experience. Though we had our ups and downs in the small apartment at Xin ling Di, I am glad that I have found those gals (haha, especially roomie and my god son). Sitting down and talking about the past + the updates of the gip people made my afternoon a pleasant one.REally hope to meet the gals again, waiting for the other two 2304 members to join us of course, one making her way back from Turkey and the other one from Malaysia........hehe, waiting for the pp from US to be back too............

Majestia with Hui Xian

2007-05-25T22:45:00.000-07:00

My first outing with a fren.........hehe, a fren that I know for a long time, well, we did something that brought us together.......MUSIC of course, we knew each other way back in Cedar......band brought us together, music is very amazing, that can bring people with different personality together........she was quiet, subtle while I was pretty "dao" and stern as everyone puts it....but somehow fath never fail to bring us together......Cedar band to VJC band...............haha, ever since then, we have been good frens........together with Wei Ting, we make up W.A.H, hehe, though we are no gal band, but found that name pretty interesting.........

Ok, coming back to the main topic, met up back at VJ for the annual band concert Majestia.....it brings back lots of memory, especially a walk around the school after the concert.... there were soo many changes that I felt distant from the sch, it is no longer the same old Victoria that I knew. hehe....well, it just goes to show that we have to move on, no matter how much good times we spent at VJ, we will still have to move on, look forward....In anycase, fond memories are for me to keep, it will never be taken away from me, no matter how we change (in terms of looks,haha, not confident of my hairstyle now,,,sianz), no matter how thr environment around change............CERTAIN THINGS WILL NEVER..............

Made me wonder

2007-05-20T21:40:00.000-07:00

It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882)

Still pondering over this..........will get back to it once I figure it out...............

Reflection

2007-05-20T21:09:00.000-07:00

Have been back in Singapore for 4 days and counting...it was pretty nice to see my parents through the windows at the airport....it was very welcoming because I know they have been pinning for my return, and to see my daddy and mummy after such a long time was very sweet...hehe got a hug from my dad when he saw me........love that feeling. Got a call from Dearest Wai Man while I was on the plane too, hehe, made my night..........as usual, she sounded excited.......love her bubbly character.......glad to be back in Singapore, knowing that she will be around

Have been suffering from jet lag, but it is getting better...my mum brought me to her office to prevent me from sleeping in the afternoon, and to have a hair cut(ahhhh, disastrous, I can't imagine myself with such hairstyle, the hairstylist totally screwed things up for me, but luckily I have 2 months to have my hair long again)

Though I am back, the rest of the GIpigs are still touring the US, managed to talked to some of them through MSN, glad they are having a good time, though i know that they are pretty tired. Really hope that we can keeo in contact when they are back. GIP has been a wonderful experience for me. I am very glad to make my way to the US and did not back out from it. If I did, i would not be blessed with their company.Just want to let them know "GIPings, THE HONOUR HAS BEEN MINE" to be able to know u guys. I don't know what u guys will remember me as, but just want to say that you guys have all made an impact in my life.Be it good or bad, it can never be erased and I would take them with me.........Thanks guys!!!!!!

Talked to my darling (happy happy happy) on sat morning, hehe, we talked for quite a while (hours....) We were talking about stuff that happen in both US and Australia(darling is still at Aus finishing up her exchange) . It was really nice to hear from her, about her views on the issue because Miss Ng really matters to me......what she thinks and say will affect my decision(although my parents are of greater influence.....hehe, but as a child, our parents thought are definitely impt) Don't plan to elaborate on what the topic was, just want to let daddy, mummy, miss ng, wai man know that " Agnes is back in Singapore and she will be her usual self, do what is right , and she will not disappoint anyone "

Though I was still in fantasy world the day I was back, 4 days down the road, visiting my grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins.........I am back in reality. hehe, so frens, just want to shout out, AGNES IS BACK!!!(The old me, the Agnes they knew..............)

Tour around Niagara City

2007-05-16T19:55:00.000-07:00

Maid of the Mist

2007-05-16T19:20:00.000-07:00

Took a ferry that brought us to the center of the fall, the thunderous echo indundated all our voices, we was mesmerised by the breathtaking view......Though we got kind of wet, it was a worthwhile trip because we got to experience the fall..........

Magnificant Niagara Fall

2007-05-16T18:34:00.000-07:00

My trip to Canada (Toronto and Niagara) was much more pleasant than that of New York. The place was less packed, less noisy and we had the time to enjoy the place. We took our time to go places we want to go, slow our pace down to appreciate the beauty of nature, had sufficient rest and sleep , and most importantly, we had the freedom. (When travelling in big groups, we had to wait most of the time for everyone.Though it is fun to travel in a big group, small group appeals to me sometimes) I am really glad to end my trip with the small group of people that I travelled with. It was a nice conclusion to a wonderful experience. Niagara took my breath away....Thanks Guys and Gal (Dawn of course!!)

Chinatown At Toronto

2007-05-16T18:20:00.000-07:00

Hello to Toronto (CN Tower)

2007-05-16T17:53:00.000-07:00

Wall Street and Ground Zero

2007-05-16T17:30:00.000-07:00

Empire State Building

2007-05-16T17:19:00.000-07:00

Status of Liberty

2007-05-16T17:02:00.000-07:00

Musical at BroadWay

2007-05-16T16:32:00.000-07:00

New York is a bustling city...however, due to some reasons ,I didn't quite enjoy myself as much as I expected. The walk from place to place was enjoyable, Central Park was like an oasis in a desert. To be able to catch Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables really made my trip to New York worth it.............

Metropolitian Museum n NY Public Lib (Bryant Park)

2007-05-16T16:26:00.000-07:00

Church service the Harlem, Chilling at Central Park

2007-05-15T22:02:00.000-07:00

Times Square

2007-05-15T21:28:00.000-07:00

Subway at New York

2007-05-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

Leaving for New York

2007-05-15T21:14:00.000-07:00

Last Day packing

2007-05-15T21:04:00.000-07:00

Farewell.............

2007-05-03T20:11:00.000-07:00

Land before time

Don't lose your way With each passing day

You've come so far

Don't throw it away

Live believing

Dreams are for weaving

Wonders are waiting to start

Live your story Faith, hope & glory

Hold to the truth in your heart

If we hold on together

I know our dreams will never die

Dreams see us through to forever

Where clouds roll by

For you and I

Souls in the wind

Must learn how to bend Seek out a star

Hold on to the end Valley, mountain

There is a fountain

Washes our tears all away

Words are swaying

Someone is praying

Please let us come home to stay

If we hold on together

I know our dreams will never die

Dreams see us through to forever

Where clouds roll by

For you and I

When we are out there in the dark

We'll dream about the sun

In the dark we'll feel the light

Warm our hearts, everyone

If we hold on together

I know our dreams will never die

Dreams see us through to forever

As high as souls can fly

The clouds roll by

For you and I

Had my last paper today...relief that exams are over, but it is also an indication that it is time for me to pack my bags and leave for HOME......I do miss home, really, I do, but somehow, after packing my luggages......I just stood my the window. For the first time, I pulled up the blind and stood infront of the window. Mesmerised by what I saw, the night view of Atlanta , with the tallest building waving to me........it is not the first time I saw the night view of Atlanta, but this is going to be one of my last. And it hit me that I have been here for 4-5 months,.....we have been soo busy doing our work, studying for tests, going on roadtrips that we didn't have time to just slow things down and look around us.

Stood motionless.....reflecting........and this song came to my mind, don't know why but just thought of this very emocative song. Especially this phase

Souls in the wind
Must learn how to bend Seek out a star
Hold on to the end Valley, mountain

Frenships formed.......bonds strengthened...relationship blossomed.....in just 4 months, IF WE GIPigs HOLD ON TOGETHER (when we are back in Singapore)...WHAT GREATER THINGS CAN WE ACHIEVE??

Another message to all:Dare to dream...no matter how hard the path it is to attain your goal, I will be here for you..................

Walk in GT n Lunch at OIE

2007-04-28T19:11:00.000-07:00

Having exam on tuesday, haven really started studying, and guess what, I am still going around.....will have to really concentrate tomorrow and prepare for my exams(plan to wake up early to study hehehe, hopefully I can pull myself off this bed, will get Phoony to kick me off bed).., have to stay focus...jiayou , jiayou, jiayou!!!!

Last day in school

2007-04-28T19:05:00.000-07:00

How we miss walking down the corridor to buy coke, buy tibits from the vending machine,

How we miss doing our work in the computer lab,

How we miss dozing off at the sofa while doing work, especially matlab

Oh ....How we miss .....just coming to school......

We will miss ESTS building......

We finished our final presentation on friday and handed our final piece of project.......heave of relief.........

Boss's Bday(Last bday of GIP)

2007-04-28T18:43:00.000-07:00

Last Lab at GT........

2007-04-26T16:17:00.000-07:00

Last Lab at GT........sad that I wouldn't be able to see my lab mates...........relief that all the reports and presentation will be done.....look at all our happy faces, will be having my last presentation tomorrow, hope everything will turn out fine.....will not be sleeping tonight because I still have 2 BIG projects to hand up tomorrow......AGNES,JIAYOU!!!!!CBE YR 2 AND 3S, JIAYOU !!!!!!!

Scenic view of smoky

2007-04-23T05:35:00.000-07:00

Excellent view at the top of smoky mountain.............I AM AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD......Heeee

Pigeon Forge

2007-04-22T20:57:00.000-07:00

At the lodge, we

1)sat by the hot tub and enjoy the scenic view of the magnificant Smoky mountain

2)bbq

3)celebrated jonathan's bday and ended in A BIG mess ( the police even came to ask us to lower our volumes ) Beer, eggs, Thousand Island,margarine,cake........all of these were involved in the bday fight
4)Watched sunset and sunrise while sitting in rocking chair, enjoying the cool breeze

5) Did our process lab report

Dinner at Ihop (on our way to smoky)

2007-04-22T18:30:00.000-07:00

Gatlinburg

2007-04-22T18:07:00.000-07:00

Gatlinburg

(Small little town buried in the magnificant smoky.....seems like a precious treasure indundated in the ocean)

Heart warming dinner at 204

2007-04-17T21:11:00.000-07:00

Wa, its been a long time since I cooked for my meal plan, have been busy with homework, mid terms and projects. I finished my last mid term today , so I decided to reward my meal plan people. haha, went for a jog at Piedmont park before heading back 204 to cook. Made curry, long bean omelette, fried lettuce and brocolli................and even bake a chocolate fudge cake..........After dinner, we gathered around the cake and began digging...........love the feeling of just sitting around, chatting and laughing away at the smallest thing.............Life need not be full of excitement all the time, a simple dinner together and a jog to a park satisfy me as much.......hopefully we will have one more cosy session before we leave Atlanta............

Water Rafting at Ocoee River

2007-04-14T21:34:00.000-07:00

Had the chance to do water rafting at Tennessee, though the weather was cold , it was really an experience for us. The sudden rain the came along extended the beauty of the place, the different section of the river mimics life, certain sections are full of challenging rapids, while some sections are calm and peaceful......to be close to the nature is really very enjoyable, I love to be in the wilderness. Though the rapids fell short of my expectation, nonetheless it was worth the trip. A nice way to spend our weekend....hope to challenge bigger rapids and longer rivers.....

Realization.......

2007-04-12T09:17:00.000-07:00

Angry.......................

Snowing at Atlanta in Spring

2007-04-07T23:14:00.000-07:00

The weather is really unpredictable, just imagine, it is snowing in Atlanta when we are suppose to be basking in the warmth of spring. We were watching a Jazz concert and chilling when we saw flakes falling from the sky.Though it was freezing cold, we braved the cold and took pics outside. I even took a video of it .......was screaming with excitement when I saw it.......The Jazz concert was good too.....cover charge is only 10 USD..........good ambience......It is the top jazz pub in Atlanta....glad I went......but the weather was soo cold that we had to ask the guys to bring us jacket at 3am.......

Much Awaited Spring, Yet Disappointed....

2007-04-04T06:52:00.000-07:00

Much awaited Spring, Yet Disappointed

Spring was suppose to be full of life and vigour,

Spring was suppose to be full of happiness,

Spring was suppose to be sunny and bright,

Spring was so looked forward to, but yet I am disappointed,

Instead of warmth, I feel cold,

Instead of comfort, I feel distant,

Instead of excitement, I feel moody,

Instead of being encouraged, I feel nonchalent,

After my test,

everything is full of hope again,

things are changing for the better,

Think ,and thought through ,

Looking at issues with a different perspective,

Hope at the end of the day,

Everything will turn out fine,

And spring will enbrace us ...........

Spring will warm us.............

..............

Just felt like writing something, so scribble some stuff on my blog, hehe, will continue with it after my mid term on Thurs. I need to focus on my mid term now, promised myself and my mum....I know my priority...........

Spring break in Miami (South beach)

2007-04-01T11:36:00.000-07:00

South beach, Miami beach, Jupiter lighthouse, these are places we went when we were at Miami, once again the beach was good. It was crowded with people…bustling with activities. The clean white sand was really tempting, we went nuts went we saw the beach that we just jumped right into the water, though the weather then was still chilling. It was soo cold that I came up shivering, only managed to find some warmth after an hour or soo, but it was worth it….The feeling of being in Florida made me feel like I am in Singapore, the people, the weather was excellent….it is unlike Atlanta which is more quiet…A place worth going back one day…..

Skydiving at Atlanta (hee, not me)

2007-04-01T11:04:00.000-07:00

We went skydiving just yesterday, well, theoretically speaking not "we", because I was one of the few that didn't make the leapt. Didn't got the permission from my mum to do so, and made a promise to my parents that I wouldn't do the jump. I was really tempted to do so after seeing their videos, but decided to stick to my promise. I wouldn't want to break the trust they gave me, I would try and persuade them one more time when I go to California, I might want to jump when I am there, hehehe......

Spring break at Daytona Beach

2007-03-28T10:26:00.000-07:00

Boogie board at Daytona beach, the sand was soo fine that even if we fall, we don't feel the pain, it was followed by go-karting........fun and exciting day........really love the beach, will never get this back in Singapore, I must come if you guys have the chance...................

Spring break at Bahamas

2007-03-28T09:29:00.000-07:00

Dinner at Fried Fish

Paradise Cove

Port Lacaya

Bon Fire at Fried Fish

Bahamas, what can I expect from such a wonderful place, Paradise Cove did not disappoint, it showed me the true, pristine, untouched beauty of Bahamas. The crystal clear water, the unpathed shore, the well-conserved reefs……just amzing. And when I saw a blue spotted ray, I went crazy…was soo excited that I gulped a few mouthful of sea water…wanted to alert the rest….Really wanted to stay a few more days, but I am glad to be able to spend my 22nd birthday there……unforgettable, especially when I was in the water, with fishes swimming by, I never felt soo at ease….just flow with the wave…Though I got really tanned, but for Bahamas, it is all worth it.Really hope to return one day, to this little island…..Recommend this place to people to love the sun, the sand and the sea….the people there were really nice too…They could recognize us wherever we go because it seemed that we were the only group of Chinese on Grand Bahamas, exclusive privilege…hehe

Birthday Attack at Bahamas

2007-03-28T08:41:00.000-07:00

It all happened when I was sleeping, hee, 5am in the morning, was surrounded and taken away by a group of guys (hee, sorry guys, know i am pretty dense) and guess what, I was thrown into the icy water of a pool in Island Palm Resort......hee, what a way to celebrate my 22nd Birthday. It really came as a surprise because we were all very tired.....soo tired that I didn't think about it...But well, I got my revenge, apart from myself, 4 innocent frens became victims too, how can I let them off soo easily, must endure the cold with me. When taking the group photos, everyone was afraid that they would be pushed into the pool that they stood away from me and the pool....quite comical scene.....The cake was pretty cool, they had to decorate the cake from scratch because they could find cakes in Bahamas....it turned out really nice....love it....so thanks guys once again.....AFter washing up, we gathered to cut the cake and took photos....before embarking on a journey......to explore and discover the beauty of Bahamas................

Spring break at Disney Orlando

2007-03-27T15:00:00.000-07:00

A child's dreamland.......got to be at Disney at 22.....guess that is not too old....though wasn't very excited about the rides, the firework at night was spectacular......love it.....brightly lighted sky, together with the music and castle.......perfect combination....

Spring break at Clearwater bay

2007-03-27T14:48:00.000-07:00

The first beach that we went too, the first sunset that we saw, the view was breathtaking, though the weather was still chilling, i really enjoyed the view, can't describe the freedom that I felt...away from work.....away from everything....just me and the amazing view infront of me, with the sea breeze hitting my face.......perfect.....

Spring break at Tampa

2007-03-27T14:36:00.000-07:00

First stop was to the Renaissance Festival at Tampa where people wore ancient dressing and played ancient games, hee, quite an experience, A slow and nice start to spring break. Before that, we had breakfast at Perkins, very American breakfast.hehehe......

Summit of Smoky Mountain

2007-03-08T20:14:00.000-08:00

Speechless, no words can describe the beauty of the snow covered summit, the view was spectacular, snow covering the trials and coniferous trees, it was just out of the world. We felt really really cold because did not wear the correct clothes, but we felt gang-ho to overcome the freezing wind. The trip was all worth it when one get to experience such excellent scenic view......

Fontana Villa..A place that I want to be at.....

2007-03-08T11:14:00.000-08:00

Fontana villa is like THE MOST NICEST place I ever been too, LOVE LOVE that place, We love the place soo much that we are planning to go to another lodge on smoky mountain this April.......The most amazing experience I ever had......kind of miss the place already.......

Fontana Dam.....

2007-03-08T11:00:00.000-08:00

The night view of the Fontana dam was amazing, very beautiful, the sunset then just captured my attention, took my breath away and we managed to catch the Lunar Eclipse. Was quite excited because it was the first time I watched it live......hee, but because my camera is not good enough, hehe, did not managed to take it down.....But did not witnessed the whole event because the weather was too cold for us to withstand........However, the experience was unforgettable

Magnificant Smoky Mountain

2007-03-08T10:43:00.000-08:00

Breathtaking view of the smoky mountain....the grand view of the magnificant SMOKY that Martin Luther King mentioned in his "I have a dream speech".........a nice place to visit to just have time for oneself.......

Waterfall at Smoky Mountain

2007-03-08T09:59:00.000-08:00

Visited a waterfall on the second day during our stay at Smoky Mountain (the region at North Carolina), it wasn't very magnificant like the Huang He that I visited during my GIP China, but still, it was nice to visit such places, heehehe, when we were driving to the destination, just imagine, surrounded by icy peak mountain ranges on one side, and crystal clear river, never enjoyed driving soo much before hehehhe, hope to do it again......

Disappointed.......On My Own........

2007-03-07T18:29:00.000-08:00

Humm, receive my IA result yesterday, humm, can't say that I scored badly but it wasn't to my expectation, felt pretty disappointed....It was suppose to be a bad day but was comforted by quite a few friends, made up for that tinge of disappointment......My supervisor was nice to me, and the experience I got in Shanghai was amzing, maybe because everything went pretty smoothly for me, giving me the impression I would do well, guess life is not soo simple, sometimes, we just have to look deeper.......ANyway, would just have move on from here......Chance upon this song by Lea Salonga, made me look upon myself, away from home, on my own, far far away.......(will have to burn midnight oil tonight because of mid term tomorrow........)

The long awaiting Cheesecake factory

2007-03-07T18:09:00.000-08:00

We had an amzing time at the Cheesecake factory. Have been wanting to visit this place but didn't quite know the location. But bumped into the place when I was driving to pick up my friends, haha, was sooo excited. Though I was still nursing a terrible sore throat that still exist, I still went all out........oh my god, especially the Godiva cheesecake, it was very rich and full, Love it....the Classic cheesecake was just right, the texture and the sweetness, it was fantastic.....the Tiramisa was also our favourite.......sinful ma, think I need to start taking note of my waist line hehehe..........

Met up with Uncle Lee

2007-02-25T19:18:00.000-08:00

Met up with Uncle Lee and his family, so decided to upload this photo to show my mummy, hee, they were all very nice people, amiable, it was my pleasure to be able to meet them. Dinner was good, just that I had a bad sore throat so couldn't really enjoy the food but it does remind me of home. Uncle Lee took quite a few photos , hee (Mummy, he says that he will show them to you, to let you know that I am doing fine here........)

Visiting the Largest Aquarium

2007-02-25T15:17:00.000-08:00

Saw the beluga whales for the first time, they were amazing, saw them for the first time, can't help be feel touched by their inocence, grace, very enchanting........The whale shark didn't quite surprised me. Though this is the largest aqaurium in the world, somehow felt that it still lacks something. It seems to be a large shopping mall to me than an aquarium. Feel that the Underwater world in Singapore is nicer, the environment and atmosphere.....

Dim Sum At Royal China, hee, excellent food

2007-02-25T14:58:00.000-08:00

Love the food at the Royal China Restaurant, it is located at Doraville, though it wasn't excellent, to taste dim sum after such a long time, the feeling was amazing........hee, really enjoyed the food, though I was not feeling well

Alabama......Civil War

2007-02-23T13:12:00.000-08:00

When to Alabama last weekend, visited the Civil War Museum and the Sloss Furnaces. Was inspired by the Martin Luther King's speech (saw the whole speech for the first time...), and was taken aback by what I saw at the museum, couldn't take any pics but brought memories back with me. As for furnaces, actually it wasn't much, humm, but then again, maybe it inspired me to work in a refinery, heee, we shall see.....

CNY Celebration 2

2007-02-17T22:16:00.000-08:00

Went to my Prof's fren house for CNY celebration, had shui jiao, watched CCTV and explored his place. He has such a lovely house. Spent a pleasant evening there.

Chinese New Year celebration

2007-02-17T08:29:00.000-08:00

Celebrated Chinese New Year away from Singapore for the first time,though there is not much CNY atmosphere, we still enjoyed ourselves. haha, no steamboat because too many people so we decided to go with potluck. It was really tiring to cook for 5 hours, but it is worth it........The food was excellent with curry, chicken, duck,fish................I made tang yuan toooo.......turned out pretty decent...........Will be going to my Prof's fren house for reunion dinner later............and the party goes on as we will be embarking a trip down to alabama..............

Valentine's Day

2007-02-17T08:20:00.000-08:00

The guy were very sweet to spring a surprise on us, hee, we were doing work then a group of guys came in with flowers ,chocolate and camera, hee, 2 guys to 1 gal, hee, gave cards and took pics........In the night, decided to do something in return so baked a cake.............