Thursday, February 04, 2010
Innovative way for gathering planning
As many would have known that gatherings are fun but the planning part is damn irritating. We have to consolidate the best timing, the number of invitees, the venue of gatherings etc, that is without taking into consideration of last minutes changes here and there.. it is a never-ending hassle. However, we being humans cannot live without gatherings, we are group mammals and definitely we cannot live in solitude, I'm a good example.
So.. to prevent having last minute cork ups in planning gathering. We (as in our university pals) agree to come up with a MIA chart. We have this chart since 2009 and the ultimate "winner" is Lian. She had to pay for our Christmas Feast.
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(photos with courtesy from Lian)
This year, we are still going with the MIA chart but with an improvised version which includes POINT ACCUMULATION SYSTEM. As the name implies, we'll accumulate points on whoever misses our gatherings and the one with the most points shall be the "winner" for year 2010. We tried to scrutinized whatever problems we faced on 2009 and improved on our MIA chart. Hohoho.. can't wait to see who shall be the "last man standing" (keeping fingers crossed!!) Secretly feeling so proud of ourselves for producing this T&C thingy. It's so funny looking at the T&C, Lian and Von must be feeling very shocked when they see the chart for they did not attend the last gathering. Neh ni neh ni boo boo.. who ask you all don't come, did not even get a chance to rebuke on the T&C. lolx. This is so like contract which we are doing everyday. 超职业病的。。。we're just short of putting Clause Nos. to the items. Wahahaha.. 
So.. to prevent having last minute cork ups in planning gathering. We (as in our university pals) agree to come up with a MIA chart. We have this chart since 2009 and the ultimate "winner" is Lian. She had to pay for our Christmas Feast.
(photos with courtesy from Lian) This year, we are still going with the MIA chart but with an improvised version which includes POINT ACCUMULATION SYSTEM. As the name implies, we'll accumulate points on whoever misses our gatherings and the one with the most points shall be the "winner" for year 2010. We tried to scrutinized whatever problems we faced on 2009 and improved on our MIA chart. Hohoho.. can't wait to see who shall be the "last man standing" (keeping fingers crossed!!) Secretly feeling so proud of ourselves for producing this T&C thingy. It's so funny looking at the T&C, Lian and Von must be feeling very shocked when they see the chart for they did not attend the last gathering. Neh ni neh ni boo boo.. who ask you all don't come, did not even get a chance to rebuke on the T&C. lolx. This is so like contract which we are doing everyday. 超职业病的。。。we're just short of putting Clause Nos. to the items. Wahahaha..
Well, this chart will not be here without Pat. Special thanks to Pat for her hardwork to churn out this MIA chart + Terms and Conditions. **Clap Clap**
Labels: satisfaction, schedule, uni pals
12:51 PM love myCharlotte Y
Saturday, January 30, 2010
story
One day, after the boring and yet busy working Friday, as usual, she took the MRT back home. As the train approached Novena, she felt a sudden pain in her stomach. The pain was not excruciating but still unbearable, making her crouching and grabbing on the handrail as if holding her dear life on it. Goosebumps and headaches came with the stomach ache as though they were part of the package. It has been like this for one or two weeks, the pain, the headache and the lack of appetite, they are making her ill. Further the train were packed with people going home, just like her, squeezing around to make themselves more comfortable and making the air stale and intolerable for her. She was thinking, “should I just alight and make my way to the nearest toilet or should I just endure back home?” Thinking fast, she decided to alight there and then, unfortunately, the train door failed to wait for her departure. “Alright, next stop then,” she thought.
She quickly alighted at the next stop, Toa Payoh. Damn was her first thought, there was no shopping centre here, so she roam around the area, looking for a toilet. The pain was slowly eating her up, cold sweat dripping from her forehead, goosebumps and the stickiness on her arms making her hug herself tightly. “Quick, let me find a toilet, please”, she was praying. There, a familiar signage swept passes her sight, she quickly makes her way into the toilet, and to her dismay, the toilet was nothing well, comforting. However, she does not care; she will finish up whatever is needed and leave ASAP.
Well, the business has not at all ceased her pain in the abdomen; she does not know what caused her stomach ache and was not going to bother to find out. She was thinking, “I need a taxi, and fast”. So the next action was to proceed to the taxi stand, “goodness gracious,” her voice died off upon looking at the long queue. She turned around and walked aimlessly looking for another empty taxi.
“Hired”... “On Call”... “Change Shift”... “Jurong”... All the taxis driving pass her were signalled with those irritating yellow and green light indications. As each and every occupied taxi drove pass her, the disappointment grew. She still could feel the sting in her stomach, however she knew that she needed to continue to walk, to find a vacant one. Maybe the throbbing pain is making her dizzy and unaware of the surroundings, she do not recall walking towards towering HDB blocks or shop houses along the next stretch of lane. Unfamiliar places and faces, she was frightened, it is not as if she is still young or innocent, it is the uncertainty and the loneliness that make her fear. Looking at her watch, it says, “10.30pm” and the roads suddenly grew quiet, then she realised, roller shutter were down, even the cars turning into the HDB blocks were getting lesser. Disappointment don on her, tears were forming around the corners of her eyes. She was thinking if there is anyone in the world she can call to pick her from this unknown place. “Highly unlikely,” she tightened the grip on her arms, as if to protect herself from any enemies. Continue walking towards the unknown, a car stop abruptly beside her, she dare not raise her hope. Looking wearily at the green taxi that stops beside her, she stopped at her steps. A man came out of the taxi and the driver waved at her, caught her attention to hop on. She was relieved at that very instant.
The journey was smooth, she was still hugging herself. The awful pain is getting on her nerves, yes, getting very irritating by any minute. However, the driver did not know about this and he was yanking about his knowledge on Chinese medicine non-stop. Normally, she will feel annoyed with the driver, might even snapped at him, but instead of snapping at him, she smiled weakly at his knowledge of TCM and at times at his jokes. This journey was unusually comforting. “Finally, I’m not alone, there is at least one person, be it stranger or friend, willing to talk and listen to her...” She thought to herself as she alight herself from the green SMART taxi.
She quickly alighted at the next stop, Toa Payoh. Damn was her first thought, there was no shopping centre here, so she roam around the area, looking for a toilet. The pain was slowly eating her up, cold sweat dripping from her forehead, goosebumps and the stickiness on her arms making her hug herself tightly. “Quick, let me find a toilet, please”, she was praying. There, a familiar signage swept passes her sight, she quickly makes her way into the toilet, and to her dismay, the toilet was nothing well, comforting. However, she does not care; she will finish up whatever is needed and leave ASAP.
Well, the business has not at all ceased her pain in the abdomen; she does not know what caused her stomach ache and was not going to bother to find out. She was thinking, “I need a taxi, and fast”. So the next action was to proceed to the taxi stand, “goodness gracious,” her voice died off upon looking at the long queue. She turned around and walked aimlessly looking for another empty taxi.
“Hired”... “On Call”... “Change Shift”... “Jurong”... All the taxis driving pass her were signalled with those irritating yellow and green light indications. As each and every occupied taxi drove pass her, the disappointment grew. She still could feel the sting in her stomach, however she knew that she needed to continue to walk, to find a vacant one. Maybe the throbbing pain is making her dizzy and unaware of the surroundings, she do not recall walking towards towering HDB blocks or shop houses along the next stretch of lane. Unfamiliar places and faces, she was frightened, it is not as if she is still young or innocent, it is the uncertainty and the loneliness that make her fear. Looking at her watch, it says, “10.30pm” and the roads suddenly grew quiet, then she realised, roller shutter were down, even the cars turning into the HDB blocks were getting lesser. Disappointment don on her, tears were forming around the corners of her eyes. She was thinking if there is anyone in the world she can call to pick her from this unknown place. “Highly unlikely,” she tightened the grip on her arms, as if to protect herself from any enemies. Continue walking towards the unknown, a car stop abruptly beside her, she dare not raise her hope. Looking wearily at the green taxi that stops beside her, she stopped at her steps. A man came out of the taxi and the driver waved at her, caught her attention to hop on. She was relieved at that very instant.
The journey was smooth, she was still hugging herself. The awful pain is getting on her nerves, yes, getting very irritating by any minute. However, the driver did not know about this and he was yanking about his knowledge on Chinese medicine non-stop. Normally, she will feel annoyed with the driver, might even snapped at him, but instead of snapping at him, she smiled weakly at his knowledge of TCM and at times at his jokes. This journey was unusually comforting. “Finally, I’m not alone, there is at least one person, be it stranger or friend, willing to talk and listen to her...” She thought to herself as she alight herself from the green SMART taxi.
Labels: story telling
4:10 PM love myCharlotte Y
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
:: LOST WORLD ::
I'm just not in the mood to do anything. I'm in need of a motivation, something which I can look forward to. I simple hate what I'm doing now, I'm so aimless, I don't know what to look for in life, to be put it blunt, I feeling like a walking corpse.
I thought by making some changes to my ever-boring life would make some difference, ie, I straighten my hair, used to be fluffy-always bad hair day to smooth straight flat flat hair. However, it does not excite me to welcome this new hairstyle, I was even regretting a change like this. I realised I've been isolating myself, not as if not meeting friends or chatting with people, I'm keeping those damn superficial talks. It is that kind where I will want to keep everything to myself and I'm slowly back to living in my own world. I do not really bother to poke my nose in other people's affair nowadays. And I rather enjoy quiet moments like sitting alone in starbucks reading, drinking their signature hot chocolate, roaming around orchard window shopping or just sitting somewhere looking at people. I just don't feel like engaging myself in conversations, be it serious discussions, causal chatting or even gossiping with others. What has become of me. I'm dreadful of living this way. I need some excitement?? I need some sort of motivation to move me. HELP HELP HELP
Worst still, I have difficulty sleeping and thus always late for work??? HOW HOW HOW?
I thought by making some changes to my ever-boring life would make some difference, ie, I straighten my hair, used to be fluffy-always bad hair day to smooth straight flat flat hair. However, it does not excite me to welcome this new hairstyle, I was even regretting a change like this. I realised I've been isolating myself, not as if not meeting friends or chatting with people, I'm keeping those damn superficial talks. It is that kind where I will want to keep everything to myself and I'm slowly back to living in my own world. I do not really bother to poke my nose in other people's affair nowadays. And I rather enjoy quiet moments like sitting alone in starbucks reading, drinking their signature hot chocolate, roaming around orchard window shopping or just sitting somewhere looking at people. I just don't feel like engaging myself in conversations, be it serious discussions, causal chatting or even gossiping with others. What has become of me. I'm dreadful of living this way. I need some excitement?? I need some sort of motivation to move me. HELP HELP HELP
Worst still, I have difficulty sleeping and thus always late for work??? HOW HOW HOW?
Labels: crest-fallen, personal, reflections
5:21 PM love myCharlotte Y
Thursday, January 21, 2010
A Year Full of Artistic Feel..
I want to watch these..
Quest for Immortality - The World of Ancient Egypt
short synopsis - "Quest for Immortality – The World of Ancient Egypt offers an insight to the ancient Egyptian’s attitude to life and the afterlife, and the preparations they made to ensure their transition from earthly existence to immortality. Discover the Egyptians’ means of equipping the dead – through mummification, provision of sustenance, magic and ritual – and explore the evolution of their burial rites as well as the changing relationship between man and ritual through time. "
(more info from http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/nms/nms_html/nms_content_6c.asp?content_template=4&content_id=23&tab_id=23&cine_id=2271&fest_id=0)
this
Chicago The Musical
Short synopis - "The real scenes took place in 1924 in Chicago when Beulah Annan (Roxie) was accused of killing the "intruder" Harry Kalstedt while Belva Gaertner (Velma) was charged with murdering her husband. Both murders become front-page stories in the Chicago Tribune when reporter Maurine Watkins realized the sensational appeal the two personalities could draw through her tongue-in-cheek reports. The supposed pregnancy used to speed up the trial, the sleek lawyer who helped define the media frenzy and the acquittal of both ladies sounded like a page out of Hollywood, when in fact they were actually real life. Tribune reporter Maurine decided to turn her experience with Chicago's famed murder-row darlings into a comedy titled CHICAGO that reached Broadway in 1926. A film version was created two years later and a second film version, "Roxie Hart," starred Ginger Rogers in 1942."
(more info from http://www.chicagothemusical.com/)
and this
Breakout 2010 - Korean Extreme Dance Comedy
Short synopsis - "From the producers of Jump, BREAKOUT is a newly designed nonverbal dynamic comedy performance mixed with extreme break-dancing, based on a story of prisoners breaking out of prison and finding shelter with some nuns and nurses in a convent."
(more info from http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/breakout_2010/index.jsp)
Quest for Immortality - The World of Ancient Egypt
short synopsis - "Quest for Immortality – The World of Ancient Egypt offers an insight to the ancient Egyptian’s attitude to life and the afterlife, and the preparations they made to ensure their transition from earthly existence to immortality. Discover the Egyptians’ means of equipping the dead – through mummification, provision of sustenance, magic and ritual – and explore the evolution of their burial rites as well as the changing relationship between man and ritual through time. "
(more info from http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/nms/nms_html/nms_content_6c.asp?content_template=4&content_id=23&tab_id=23&cine_id=2271&fest_id=0)
this
Chicago The Musical
Short synopis - "The real scenes took place in 1924 in Chicago when Beulah Annan (Roxie) was accused of killing the "intruder" Harry Kalstedt while Belva Gaertner (Velma) was charged with murdering her husband. Both murders become front-page stories in the Chicago Tribune when reporter Maurine Watkins realized the sensational appeal the two personalities could draw through her tongue-in-cheek reports. The supposed pregnancy used to speed up the trial, the sleek lawyer who helped define the media frenzy and the acquittal of both ladies sounded like a page out of Hollywood, when in fact they were actually real life. Tribune reporter Maurine decided to turn her experience with Chicago's famed murder-row darlings into a comedy titled CHICAGO that reached Broadway in 1926. A film version was created two years later and a second film version, "Roxie Hart," starred Ginger Rogers in 1942."
(more info from http://www.chicagothemusical.com/)
and this
Breakout 2010 - Korean Extreme Dance Comedy
Short synopsis - "From the producers of Jump, BREAKOUT is a newly designed nonverbal dynamic comedy performance mixed with extreme break-dancing, based on a story of prisoners breaking out of prison and finding shelter with some nuns and nurses in a convent."
(more info from http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/breakout_2010/index.jsp)
Labels: creativity, delighted, schedule
4:41 PM love myCharlotte Y
Friday, January 15, 2010
Feeling Gracious
I’ve always wanted to be gracious, well, in terms of monetary and even mentally. I knew I’m selfish, not to the core, but I am selfish. That’s a fact that I do not deny about it.
Last night, I told Jeremy that I wanted to sponsor a child under the World Vision – Child Sponsorship programme. http://www.worldvision.org.sg/st_sponsorchild.php. This is always what I’ve wanted to do since my poly days, but times were bad back then. Financially unstable to even contribute $45 a month, I’ve work through my poly days to earn pocket money. I’ve been earning my own pocket money since I was like sec 4, working in a fast food restaurant.
Oops.. I’m digressing.
Slowly the idea died off, I totally forgot about it. But it came back suddenly last night. Then today, receive an email from Jaslin on the Haiti Earthquake, donation via World Vision. http://www.worldvision.org.sg/CF-General.php?catID=18
It seems fated. Last night I had this dejavu and today this email. I’m so going to make my donation now. For those interested to make the donation and wanting to know the contents of the donation gift. Please see below email from World Vision – Stella.
Dear Ming Yuan,
Thank you for your email.
In case you are wondering what items will be included for a $60 vs a $300 relief donation, please be informed that
All cash donations whatever the amount will help World Vision to provide the following life-saving supplies:
• tarpaulins for temporary shelter
• blankets
• collapsible water containers
• hygiene kits, which include a month’s supply of toilet paper, sanitary pads,
toothbrushes,toothpaste, combs, body soap and laundry soap for a family of five
• cooking sets, which include aluminum pots and pans, bowls, utensils
Hope I have addressed your query. Please feel free to contact our Donor Relations team at 6511 7699 for any assistance.
Regards,
Stella
Stella Soh
Donor Relations Manager
Direct: +65-6511-7113 General: +65-6511-7699 Fax: +65-6512-1963
Email: stella@worldvision.org.sg
Website: www.worldvision.org.sg
Mailing: 750B Chai Chee Road, #03-02, Technopark @ Chai Chee, Singapore 469002
Hope everyone can do a part on being gracious. The minimum of donation is $60. For those, it could be the price of a buffet meal or a pair of shoes.
Labels: money, satisfaction, worldly
1:16 PM love myCharlotte Y
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Chinese New Year Cookies - On SALE
Once again its Chinese New Year, as usual, Mummy is selling home made cookies. (refer to http://charsiewpiglet.blogspot.com/2008/12/chinese-new-year-goodies-for-sale.html)
We have the following type is cookies on sale. Do feel free to contact charlottesloft@gmail.com to order for the cookies.
Almond Chocolate Cookies [HOT FAVORITE in year 2009]
Cookie Cornflakes [HOT FAVORITE in year 2009]
Chocolate Chip Cookies [HOT FAVORITE in year 2009]
Pineapple Tarts [Must Have in Every CNY]
Cashew Cookies
Almond Cookies
There will be free delivery if you there is more than 20 bottles of cookies in one order list. So tag along with a few friends if you are interested to buy.
Finally of all, the price of the cookies shall is $15/- flat per bottle.
Happy Shopping and Happy Chinese New Year!!
We have the following type is cookies on sale. Do feel free to contact charlottesloft@gmail.com to order for the cookies.
Almond Chocolate Cookies [HOT FAVORITE in year 2009]
Cookie Cornflakes [HOT FAVORITE in year 2009]
Chocolate Chip Cookies [HOT FAVORITE in year 2009]
Pineapple Tarts [Must Have in Every CNY]
Cashew Cookies
Almond Cookies
There will be free delivery if you there is more than 20 bottles of cookies in one order list. So tag along with a few friends if you are interested to buy.
Finally of all, the price of the cookies shall is $15/- flat per bottle.
Happy Shopping and Happy Chinese New Year!!
Labels: celebration, cny goodies, satisfaction
2:34 PM love myCharlotte Y
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuition Loans
Was doing OT, as usual.
Ask Jason to tabao some dinner for us, Mountain Ocean Sun burgers. But literally forgotten to include Dawn's portion. Oops..
Engaged in a little chat with mei, were just randomly talking, then issue on study loan popped out. I mentioned something like after working for 1.5years liao, I still cannot afford to clear my tuition loan, short of like 50% of the total owe amount. Haiz, its not that I overspent for the past 1.5years, just that the reason being I separated my savings. You know there is always a saying never to put all your eggs in one basket. But mei suggested otherwise. She suggested to consolidated all my money and clear my tuition loan once and for all. That is to reduce on the interest, and I totally agree with her. You see, I have a grace period of 1 year from March 09' to March 10', in this period of time, I'm allow to defer my payment without any incurring interest. Looking at the March 10' deadline drawing near, I'm thinking if I can manage to finish my repayment, then I will not have to pay interest which could amount up to $100 per month. 一百块是很好用的。。 On the other hand, I'm really afraid if I need to wipe out all my savings for my repayment, I'll be broke. 吃风 (translate from hokkien)..
Jeremy's suggestion was to hold some money back for rainy days. Mentioned that I will still need some cash on hand. Dilemma Dilemma Dilemma ...
Ask Jason to tabao some dinner for us, Mountain Ocean Sun burgers. But literally forgotten to include Dawn's portion. Oops..
Engaged in a little chat with mei, were just randomly talking, then issue on study loan popped out. I mentioned something like after working for 1.5years liao, I still cannot afford to clear my tuition loan, short of like 50% of the total owe amount. Haiz, its not that I overspent for the past 1.5years, just that the reason being I separated my savings. You know there is always a saying never to put all your eggs in one basket. But mei suggested otherwise. She suggested to consolidated all my money and clear my tuition loan once and for all. That is to reduce on the interest, and I totally agree with her. You see, I have a grace period of 1 year from March 09' to March 10', in this period of time, I'm allow to defer my payment without any incurring interest. Looking at the March 10' deadline drawing near, I'm thinking if I can manage to finish my repayment, then I will not have to pay interest which could amount up to $100 per month. 一百块是很好用的。。 On the other hand, I'm really afraid if I need to wipe out all my savings for my repayment, I'll be broke. 吃风 (translate from hokkien)..
Jeremy's suggestion was to hold some money back for rainy days. Mentioned that I will still need some cash on hand. Dilemma Dilemma Dilemma ...
Labels: colleagues, money, school
11:14 PM love myCharlotte Y
Sometimes its really hard to communicate with you. I don't understand that kind of hostility. Is it because I don't give a damn to all your complaints? Is it because I'm tooliving in my own world that I fail to see your presence? Maybe I do understand your anger towards me. Let me tell you this, maybe in a harsh way. I choose to evade you, simply because I can't stand your grumpiness, can't stand your negativity, can't stand the way you treat them. I choose to evade the problems cause I'm not competent to face the problems, its not because I hack care. I chose not to answer questions cause I knew I'm not able to handle them. So I chose to leave, hide and evade. I really hate to see things getting nasty and nasty everyday. I shall adopt 眼不见为净 strategy. Haven't you realise I don't communicate with you anymore, I rather talk to others than you. I'm slowly moving away from you. Your thoughts are very negative, and I do not have the energy and analytical sense to clear up mind blockages or twisted theories. I'm tight with my own problems, in case you have not notice. But I don't vent anger on others, I chose to walk away. You may say I'm a coward, but its okay, I admit I'm a hermit. I ran from problems.
(Pic from : http://www.slipperybrick.com/category/computer-components/keyboards/page/7/ )
11:06 AM love myCharlotte Y
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