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Before you accuse someone of something, you will definitely get some sorta proof right? Right?? Something very ridiculous happened. This security guard although commendable for his efforts to curb smoking within the grounds, will definitely fail miserably if he were to conduct any forms of investigation. He, approached me and my 3 friends..
Guard: Why are you smoking?
Me: Huh?
Friend E: (abit stunned, still holding a digi cam in her hands) No, we are all non-smokers.
Guard: (not taking into account Friend E's words, thinking that he caught us in the act) The Director of Estate is only right behind this building, you better stop smoking or else he might fine you.
Me: But none of us are smoking!
Friend E: (annoyed already) We are all non-smokers here, and no one is even holding a cigarette now. How can you any-o-how accuse us of smoking when we are not doing that?
Guard: I'm just telling you that you'd better stop smoking within the grounds.
Friend E: Do we look like the kind who smokes?
Me: Why do you accuse us of smoking?
Guard: I saw it with my own eyes.
Me: (thinking) What the hell! Is he blind? (challenges him) DO you want to check all of our bags?
Guard: I'm just telling you that smoking is not allowed..
Friend E: (agitated) If you wanna check for smokers, go down the grassy patch, we don't smoke.
Me: The bus stop so many smokers you don't want to catch. We're doing our project now and you have to come and interrupt us.
Guard: (finally grasp the true meaning of our words) Sorry for disturbing you, please continue with your project. (and he walked down the grassy patch to stop a guy from smoking)
Is it so difficult to understand simple English?





An eyelash of mine got stuck to the whites of my eyeballs a few days ago. It's annoying but unknowingly it stayed in a little corner of my eye for a couple of days, without paying rent (it's infuriating.. like how mosquitoes bite me all the time without giving me any incentives). Boyfriend persuaded and tried to help me remove it. But it hurts. After much flailing of arms and numerous whinings, I got it out with my own ability. Bahhhhh. I just need a break from my essay and am practically writing nonsense in this abandoned space. I am filled with bitter frustration and stress like never before. School is taking my life years away. 酷い!!





Happy 2009! Having said that, it's definitely not gonna be a very happy and promising new year what with the global financial crisis and an entire year of projects and school. And unfortunately, my laptop has decided to make a fool out of me by restarting windows over and over again - just when school is commencing tomorrow. But anyhow, I had a really lovely 21st birthday last year!

5th December 2008 - West Coast Park
My parents, boyfriend and Jiafeng sprang on a surprise for bro and I at West Coast Park. Initially, we thought we were gonna go there and help carry some furniture for mama's kindergarten kids. Imagine the surprise and relieve on our faces when we realised that we were not about to become free labour for the night.
Lovely presents from boyfriend! Guess what lies in the huge red box and beneath the teddy bear wrapper?

99 roses and a limited edition ice blue nintendo ds lite! <3 I love the handmade macaroni card made by boyfriend as well. I love them all!

Exquisite Emporio Armani watch from bro and Jiafeng! I was jumping over the moon with joy that night.

6th December 2008 - Twin's 21st Birthday Party
Much to my dismay, the function room looked exactly like a wedding ballroom! How nice if chalets were available instead.. Anyway, I really appreciate those who take the effort to attend the party and of course for the presents as well!

Relatives from mom's side.

Relatives from dad's side.

Primary school friends.

Secondary school friends.

Band friends.

Singapore Polytechnic friends.

7th December 2008 - Sakura & West Coast Park (again)
We went to Sakura buffet for dinner and then to West Coast Park again for more sparklers! We were very enthusiastic over polaroid photos since Jiafeng bought a polaroid camera just for this occasion. It IS a vintage good so grab it while you can.

With this, year 2008 ended with a blast and I pretty much enjoyed my holidays. It's time to make preparations for an incoming horrible new year and I may probably update this space again when my next holidays are here. Tata~

I shouldn't have befriended her. She makes me feel like a fool all the time. She is not the normal someone whom you can rely on as a friend for she has taken away many precious memories, refusing to return them to its rightful owner. What exactly are friends for?





I don't understand them at all. Their stubbornness goes way beyond ours. How could they not consider the stress and pressure placed on us when they are about to do something we consider of their own self-interest? When they place their expectations on us, do they think that we are superhumans who do not have our own emotions, interests, commitments and ambitions? Do they have to be so indifferent and aloof all the time? If I go on and on, I may unknowingly hit 10,000 whys. I'm having lots of difficulty communicating to my dad since godknowswhen and things are taking a turn for the worst. I just can't tell him anything at all cos' we will end up squabbling about it. It's tiring to try so hard not to argue for once. Sigh. Anyway, the semester results were out yesterday. It was definitely better than those crappy results I had back in the poly days. Looking back, I really regret not taking my studies seriously. If only I did, I could have gotten myself into a government university and not having to slog so hard for above average results now. Another sigh. I think if I am to drop dead right now, these are the few regrets I'll bring with me into my grave.

Starting to get a lil' hungry. Oh yeah, for those of you wanna go for cheap and tons of nice food, make sure you go to Sakura. It is buffet styled and includes japanese sushi (free flow for fresh salmon!), western food, asian cuisine, desserts, fruits and cakes. Yummy! It is definitely a cheaper alternative by comparing to Tampopo (since I'm always at Japanese restaurants for the salmon only).

Boyfriend and I were so hungry so we didn't really bother to take pictures of everything we ate that day. Sakura I'm coming!
さくら　さくら
やよい　の　そら　は
みわたす　かぎり
かすみ　か　くも　か
におい　ぞ　いずる
いざや　いざや
みに　ゆかん





I'm dying for good reads. Ever since I'm done with my classic book - Count of Monte Cristo a week ago, I realise that I haven't had anything interesting to do. Okay maybe it's time to help mama with the housework and everything. But I really can't wait for the birthday celebration to come cos' I'm sure someone will be buying me a new novel. -dying to read something-





I have come to realise that I'm always considering the feelings of others and allowing people to 'ride over my head' unknowingly. I don't expect much from friends but only for their acceptance and friendship. But what I get in return are always bruised ego, hurtful feelings over deception, arguments with boyfriend and lots of confusion over who I should really trust. It is in my blood to be nice to people but since being nice doesn't really pay, I'm planning to change myself into a selfish brat like how everyone else is. So say goodbye to the angelic Caren.

On a lighter note, exams are finally over! This marks the end of sleepless nights and no more eruption of pimples (but I know they will be lying dormant for the time-being and sneak back out when Stress comes again). Boohoo. And without further delay, this is the starting point to the crazy 5-hour Telok Blangah Trek. We went for it although it was drizzling!

I feel so lucky to have him by my side! Alright, if you are planning to walk all the way to West Coast Park, you should see some of these landmarks and guided paths..
It was really risky taking this picture cos' we placed the camera at a seat opposite of us and the wind was so strong to the extent that boyfriend's handphone almost flew away together with the umbrella. It was a stormy day and unfortunately for us, we were stuck at this pathetic shelter (if you can even call it a shelter cos' we were drenched) for what seemed like an hour.

When the rain finally got smaller, we continued our trek amidst the dense trees, with our umbrella.

After what seemed like an hour or so, we chanced upon this park which miraculously took away the fatigue and numbness in our legs. It felt as if we have stepped into a world where fairytales come true with that misty atmosphere, Wizard of Oz characters, and colourful flowers. By the way, it's called the Hort Park.

Trying to be funny, hurhur.

This picture looked as if it was taken in the 80s - we are definitely getting old. There were no more directional signs for the trek after Hort Park and we somehow found our way to Kent Ridge Park.

It was pretty scary by then since there wasn't a single soul in the park and it was getting dark, fast. I was terrified and kept hurrying boyfriend to step up on our pace just in case some crazy maniac comes after us with a knife and we would die in the park without any eyewitnesses. Much to my dismay, at around 7pm we were still stuck in the park and stumbled upon this entrance to darkness.

This route serves as a short-cut to the science park and will subsequently guide us to West Coast Park. But looking at how horrifying the dense trees are and the overwhelming darkness if we made our way down, I was literally at the point of kneeling down and begging boyfriend not to go in there. Luckily, he acceded to my request. Around half an hour later, we found this directional sign beside an ulu canal.

We were wondering who will ever come across this last directional sign for the trek because we found it BY CHANCE. There were so many routes to choose from in Kent Ridge Park and we were walking around aimlessly all the time, hoping to catch a glimpse of the bustling road. Our trek ended at NUS because we were so wet and hungry by then. Throughout the entire trek, we got lost a couple of times due to inadequate directions plus an inaccurate map.

An advice to those who are taking this trek: choose the paths at crossroads according to your intuition. It will definitely be more accurate than the map.

1st October - Dear's 21st Birthday
We sprang a surprise for him with the poppers that Qi brought and someone almost hurt his eyes with it!

Just look at the big boy's happy face! Haa. Boyfriend and I went to have a feast at the Japanese restaurant - Tampopo. And we became the centre of attraction by ordering 8 plates of salmon sushi (one plate costs $6). The salmon was placed on a huge 'turn-around' plate, like those in chinese restaurants where they place different dishes on a glass panel. The salmon was absolutely fabulous and I was savouring every bit of it. I just can't understand why there are some who detest the raw taste of salmon when there isn't any.

24th October - Bro POP from Police Academy
I find this quite weird cos' bro said that they are not allowed to upload photos taken with family onto websites. But why are those from MINDEF doing it? Anyway, good job to bro cos' he was in the best squad or something. But this came with a heavy price of course. He had a really serious chronic cough for the past few months. Nevertheless, after attending bro's POP I realised that I haven't gone to any of boyfriend's. It was kinda nostalgic for me but I guess the only thing left for me to do is to send boyfriend off for every reservist training. Like bro, boyfriend has a price to pay for being in the elite unit i.e, side effects such as swollen feet, sprained ankle, ruptured tendon, and occasional spasms. It's horrible for him and for me when these times come. Aye.
Good luck for your IPPT next year dear, hohohohoho