Brian and Doreen

2008-08-03T08:06:00.000-07:00

2008-08-01T19:30:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling so emotional for the past few days which last me a week plus. Had my Bridging Mathematics on the 26 July @ 2pm. I was not well prepared, didnt managed to practice on the revision question that my lecturer gave me which is actually the TIPS for the test. True enough, all questions are similar just the number different. So throughout the whole two hours, I only did 1/3 of all questions. So sad when I know that i will roughly get around 10+ marks upon 100. Sure to FAIL! I was then down cos got to take extra module when schools start which will lead to delay for my standard graduation time.

So I had been very stress cos I can't accept the fact of failing. So I really treat my bf very badly that few days. I know its unfair for you cos you are totally unaware of whats happening to me due to super poor communication over my side. I don't really want to talk about my problems that I'm facing so I just shut myself up.

Finally on the 30July my results are out! I managed to pass even with those 'super anyhow do working'! haha...So I very happy now but still abit sad cos did get good grades. Imagine some of my class mates uses 2 years time to study A Maths when they are in secondary school whereas I never take A maths during my school time and I only uses 2 months to study that. I should count my blessing! Btw Bridging Mathematics is similar to A maths just that its one more level tougher due to the complication of figures involved. :)

I also had some problems with the numbers of exempted modules which is still not settled. Yesterday, made 3 overseas calls to London to settle it. Hai...Hp bills ex...

Next, still need to improve my communication with my bf.

Lastly, we intend to plan for another holidays to Hong Kong but I need to pay my school fees (S$3700) and my University of London examination fees (£550 = S$1000++). All my hard earned saving will go down. This feeling is no good. Moreover, i also just booked my practical lesson yesterday. 4 lesson already cost me S$321. Thats the reason have to postpone my holiday. Doublely sad... T_T

Now I'm no more feeling down. Only feeling abit of the financial bunden but no worries I still can afford all the fees for my school and driving without any difficulties and I'm feeling abit excited for the school reopening next week.

Next week will be a busy week for me. Need to go school on Monday to pay for school fees, go citibank to buy a £ money order for my examination fees to be send to London with some forms, school starts, help sheena to send her clothes over etc.

AND I MISS MY SISTER AND NEPHEW, currently over at Arizona, USA for 2 years.

Here's some photos of my nephew:

So cool!

He is sitting on a conventible sport car!

Miami Ink? LA Ink?

Going for a tattoo

Don't go to near! Its deep!

2008-07-20T01:13:00.000-07:00

Some recent holiday photos to share:

He loves to act!

He loves to play hide and seek!

Under his armpit?

Energizer's spokeperson?

2008-07-20T00:53:00.000-07:00

Some picture to update.

Taken when we brought my nephew, Bjorn to suntec then to the reservoir for a walk with ah gong and ah ma for some fresh air.

Bebe and Bjorn backview look alike.

2008-07-15T00:06:00.000-07:00

We are back!

Thursday - Half day cos food poisoning. Rushed to see doctor and went home to rest. Was suffering badly due to the shitting, vomitting and fever. Need to recover cos Friday i'm away for holiday. It will be a waste if it is cancelled cos tickets for the coach, hotel and theme parks already bought.

Friday - Early morning received an sms from Sze Leng that Baby Clayton is born! I still proceed with my holiday since i'm feeling abit better and the face on my baby shows how badly he wanted to go. Smooth journey to genting and waited an hour for the check in. I need to be very cautious about the food i consumed.

Saturday - Had our breakfast cum early lunch then proceed out to collect our tickets and out we go to the outdoor theme park. We enjoyed ourselves very much and spent quality time just the two of us. We visited the outdoor theme park, indoor theme park and the snow city. Its our first time enjoying the 'snow' together. Dinner at Ah Yat Abalone, had lobster as appelizer.

Sunday - We had our last 'food hunting' before departure.

Monday - Went home in the morning cos slept over at baby's house. Went home to have lunch with mummy and also to make a new specs for myself cos baby accidentally stepped on my specs while taking care of me on Thursday night. Evening went to school for multiple matrix class.

Overall, I really want to thanks my baby for taking care of me so well. You really did a excellent job! You show me the sincerity and concern a guy should provide a girl with. You had been very detailed and i didnt expect you to even bring along the thermometer with you for the holiday. I also didnt expect you to bring cotton sticks for my makeup without me telling you, re-ironing all my clothes, re-packeting my lugguage, etc...

As what i told mummy on the phone, I have found the right man and you are indeed a good bf.

2008-07-07T02:24:00.000-07:00

Busy with work cos I have to do two mans' work. Susan was on leave from friday to wednesday.

Over the weekends, stayed at home and never go out after half day work. Didn't even attend my cousin's birhday BBQ. Watched TV and revised my school work on Maxima, Minima and inflexion. I was addicated to the almond tea from vista point.

Now, I'm doing some reseach on my London School of Economics' Summer School Programme. Decided to attend it when i finish my current University of London, Bsc Banking and Finance. Its a few months course. By then my family will be separated. And my mummy will be super lonely cos she will nag and say "my second daughter over at US and my eldest daughter over at london and i'm all alone in Singapore". But I know it do her proud. On the other hands, my dear fiance to be will not be with me... haha!

Just smsing my dear fiance to be and I text him " By the way, when are you going to propose to your beautiful fiancee to be?" and he says yeapz he did have plans but not sure will it be met. Then i ask when? will it be this year? then he replied, nope. Haix...which means next year... so long!

Such a beautiful event in life shouldnt rush at all and it should come just naturally...but... I did set my requirements to him...hee..cheeky smile... :P

Maybe he can propose to me when I'm attending my Summer school in London. He give me a surprise visit and propose to me at the london eye.

Or during my graduation ceremony in London.

2008-07-07T02:11:00.000-07:00

Famous Names For Diamond Ring?

Tiffany & Co
Cartier

Any more?

Please leave me a msg!

2008-07-03T21:29:00.000-07:00

Auntie Anne is coming back this evening.

I'm still considerating whether should I go to fetch her from the airport out of respect as my future mother in law and at the same time make my first visit to Terminal 3 along with brian and his dad.

I just got a feeling the his dad don't really like me as much, maybe I had done some that i should do or say in front of him. And brian said that i'm just too sensitive of it. Or I shouldn't go and let them have some private family time and I go and instead I go and close a case tonight?

He's so busy with his housework and is unable to give me his opinion.

2008-07-03T21:05:00.000-07:00

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND - LEONA LEWIS

Song Lyrics

2008-07-01T23:58:00.000-07:00

Happy 16th Monthiversary!

Hee so honoured to have the 21st century last good man to be my fiance to be.

Thanks!

I love my darling!

2008-06-29T19:13:00.000-07:00

Friday:

Brian got back his freedom from reservist. I took a bus 70 to Yio Chu Kang cos Brian's father had a company's party to attend. After unpacking his 'huge luggage', we went back to my house for dinner and pack a few clothes to stay over at his house.

Saturday:

Woke up early and get prepared to go for a hair cut. Brian cut and dye his hair while i perm, dye and cut my hair. I had been sitting at the salon from 10.45am to 5.30pm. While waiting for me, he went for a massage.Wow...he really enjoy his life. My hairstylist keep praising him...he got beautiful skin, pinkish fair... so patient...so soft spoken compare to me. Ya then i reply back....' Thats why i should be the bf and he should be the gf!' haha...RUBBISH!

Sunday:

Went for tuition and then send Jeremy to woodlands then we head down to AMK Hub for my late lunch. Then we went back to Brian's place and do some housework for him. Uncle cooked us dinner and head veg and curry fish head. Eat dragon fruits and sat down together to watch TV.

Overall, a loving weekend together, maybe due to not seeing each other for a week.

Auntie Anne will be back this week from Melbourne. On the 11 July, uncle David will be going Hong Kong for biz trip and brian and I will be away, left auntie alone at home. The whole family is all away.

Next week, we will only be meeting on monday after my school to send me home, thursday to send me home from school and friday after work for some simple shopping. Then....HOLIDAYS next week!

End of year, we are planning to go Hong Kong. Yippee!

2008-06-24T20:01:00.000-07:00

I still busy with my school work. Got to attend classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Due to retaking my foundation for my economics. Need help for my bridging maths. So tired!

Whereas brian is busy with his reservist for two weeks. Last week is easy for him but this week need to go outfield so tiring for him too. He will get back his freedom this friday.

For this coming weekend plans:

Sat - Brian going to run for his union sports day and i will be there to cheer for him at the bedok reservoir.

Sun - No plans to go out yet so will stay at home to study and for brian to stay at home to rest and accompnay his lonely dad since his mum is away in Melbourne for holidays.

2008-06-23T22:53:00.000-07:00

Does woman neeeds to listen to their man everytime?

I came across this situation around my social circle of daily life.

I just want to make a strong stand for today's modern woman. In a fast pace society like Singapore, woman is all rounded 'trained' to be an independent and be able to handle both career and family well enough to survive. Woman have grown stronger that we shouldn't rely on man for all responsibility. Woman, let's stand up and make our stand that it's no long the olden days that we have to follow man's order, we should have a mind of our own and be able to make decision at times. Let's picture a scenerio, your man are out station and your child is terribly sick, if one fails to make decision will start all ways to get in contact with her man to decide what to do with the sick child.

Please woman, let's not let man demand things from us like as if we are their slaves and live our life according to their moods. When they are in good moods, they pamper you with a small carrot. When they are in bad moods, dump you away like a rubbish.

In a 'well established' relationship or marriage, both should communicate with each other well so to be aware of each other's expectation. Man should take in consideration of their woman's emotion before requesting a demand from them. Woman, if you think that your man are demanding too much or have no consideration to your emotion, please, voice out to them calmly without any anger and never raise your voice. This method of communication is found to be effective to all relationship and marriages. Remember, Communication is the solution to all problems.

I would like to dedicate the above to someone and you should know who you are.

2008-06-19T19:00:00.000-07:00

What it takes to be an ideal husband?

* Be affectionate and loving even after marriage
* Wife is his everything
* A good listener

* Honesty, respect and someone that you can look up to.
* Praise and complients your wife
* The main source of moral support
* Share his problems and thoughts with his wife
* Sharing housework and taking care of kides.
* Sensitive to her emotions and needs
* Financial independent and a good provider

I should be blessed that brian has most of it. Maybe he should be more sensitive to my needs... and continue to be affectionate even after our marriage.

2008-06-12T20:19:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY THE 13.

Received a bad news early in the morning.

My dear cousin, Jeremy was posted to Brunei for his SAF 'Run-Out' Training. One of his team mates passed away in the jungle ( 1 team = 3 guys). They were left in the jungle to survive for days. Due to the hot weather and tough training, unfortunately his team mate and also his best friend, Clifton, passed away on the way to the hospital in the heplicator. I was so worried about my dear cousin's safety and emotional welfare. He had been a strong and independent boy, hope he will get over this accident and stand up strong again. I heard from my mum that he was crying very badly when he called home and feeling scared and can't take it anymore. I just given him a call and he was fine.

Jeremy, we believe you had done your best to help your friend during the incident occurred. What's gone is gone. Dont be sad, hang on and you will be home tomorrow. In our hearts, you are the BEST PILOT!

Next I will be checking in for a 3 day 2 nights 'Grande Vista Executive Suite' tonight!

2008-06-09T19:34:00.000-07:00

I had passed my Bridging Economics. Overall, I didnt performed to me expectation, so disappointed and down. I have to work doublely harder for my coming Bridging Mathematics. Need to apply what Uncle David had shared with me the methods he used to study his Masters Degree when he is in the overseas university. Currently, still thinking whether can i retake the Bridging Economics.

Next, for my relationship, Baby had talked to his parents regarding our engagement. At first, his mum agreed to the idea of us engaging but after much discussion with his dad, they find that engaging is so old fashion and not necessary to go through it. They also find it a waste of money for the celebration, so they told us to go ahead with ROM instead.

Both me and brian are only prepared for engagement but not yet ROM. Due to my current committement, brian and his parents do not want to distract me and they want me to focus on my studies. So ROM will be at a later stage.... but....I'm still hoping for the day to come.

Really hope to settle down and set up my little 'happy family' and have two beautiful babies of our own...still hoping....

2008-05-20T02:06:00.000-07:00

Long weekend... Saturday, Sunday and Monday!

Saturday:

Work for 2 hours, and baby sits beside me when I am working...amazing! After that went Cafe Swiss @ Swissotel Stamford for our 'meet the parents session'. Everytime goes fine and everyone is happy!

Sunday:

Go watch movie 'Ironman' and its a great movie! After that quickly went home to join Brandon and my brother for their soccer session. Off we went to Cactus' Field, reached there, got free $7 Mac vouchers for doing a survey. Its nice to watch the '3B' playing. Followed by a steamboat buffet at AMK. Reached home packed and off to baby's house to stay over.

Monday:

Cancelled my tution and had a long sleep till eleven. Had lunch ta pao by uncle and auntie while they went to club for their lunch. Then went for a swim. Feels great since long time had not been swimming. Enjoys the peaceful surrounding and 'chalet' environment, really feel like a 'tai tai'. Next, accompanied baby to wash his car. he washed while i sat in the car. Then dinner and durian @ serangoon.

2008-05-04T18:35:00.000-07:00

Stayed at baby's place over the weekend.

Auntie Anne and Uncle David is back from their holidays on Sunday. So envious! they went all over Europe.

Barcelona => Paris => Spain => Switzerland

They had alot of fun! But too bad, Uncle is sick on the first day when they reach Paris due to high blood and the salty food and they had to call for doctor. But at least they managed to take some beautiful pictures of the Effiel Tower. They had a hard time communicating over there, they were sharing lotsa of jokes that happened to them over the dinner table at AMK Hub Diao Xiao Er yesterday.

Pictures will be upload soon!

Haha... Uncle and auntie bought me a Swiss Watch (300 Swiss Franc = est. S$400) and some freshly make famous Switzerland chocolate.

Yummy...yum...yum!

And baby enjoy his Foot Spa by Doreen Hu too!

2008-04-28T23:43:00.000-07:00

Baby Connell's photo is up!!!

* ugliest photo Bjorn ever taken. Look at his eyes!

* I'm so fat during Chinese New Year!

2008-04-24T23:35:00.000-07:00

2008-04-23T19:14:00.000-07:00

2008-04-23T07:02:00.000-07:00

Just for Laughter!

2008-04-23T06:25:00.000-07:00

I almost broke down at work. Why people always take things for granted? I helped you abit cause you are pregnant, but now you ask for more after giving birth. I have played my role as a secretary. Please stop complaining about me! Luckily my boss stand at my side and did not blame me. Thanks Eric for your kind understanding! If not because of my school and driving committement, I would have already handed in my resignation letter. Tomorrow having agency get together lunch, I don't know how to face that person who is unsatisfied with me.

Tomorrow is my first day of school, quite excited! I just bought some basic stationery and spent S$16 on it. That's abit expensive. Tomorrow, Baby is going to fetch me home after school as a morale support and encouragement for me.

I am in a helpless situation. I got 3 jobs offer from DBS, Standard Chartered and also CitiBank. And I have to turn down all the offers which makes me in this helpless situation. Hopefully sacrificing my career will do good for my relationship.

Whereas for my relationship, we are in the stage of problem solving, understanding each other and financial management.

This morning, just got this new idea of my financial budgeting. Action: Open a new POSB Saving Acount.

2008-04-20T05:39:00.000-07:00

Friday 18 April 2008:

Susan's sister just given birth to a baby girl. Congrats!~

Got reprimanded by boss cause I've totally not aware of the API Double Credit Incentives.

Saturday 19 April 2008:

Went SSDC alone.

10.30am Final Theroy Test - Passed!

I'm one step closer to my goal to achieving my license. Thanks Baby for rushing down after driving ur ah gong to chinatown and reaching SSDC 5 minutes before me going into the examintation room. I'm so touched to see you there! Thanks for your support. On the spot, I have registered for my Provisional Driving License and also enrolled with the school. It really cause me bomb for it.

After that we went to my ah ma house for lunch and baby join my cousins for soccer. Then went East Coast with ah gong for dinner. Had a walk along the beach.

Sunday 20 April 2008:

Stay at home the whole as baby need to sleep andworking OT at night.

2008-04-17T19:23:00.000-07:00

Managing a crucial decision

I was given an offer as a Personal Financial Manager with DBS yesterday. I have to make a crucial decision between my studies and this challenging and exciting career. After much consideration, I decided to give up this great opportuntiy for my studies. I'm not confident enough to manage my time well with both as this new career requires a long working hours then my current job. As what Auntie Anne shared with me before, its not a wise decision to change a new working enviroment at this point in time. Therefore, I emailed a letter to Ivan (Tiong Bahru Branch Manager) and cc a copy to Yan Ning (DBS HR) to turn turn this offer.

Yesterday, I came across this website, NEW DAY FOSTER HOME. Its an orphanage in Beijing, China. These babies are so pityful and innocents. Most of them are suffering from malnutrition, heart dieasses, etc. Its such a heartach that their parent abandon them due to such reasons. I thought of sponsoring two babies from there and it really cost very little. I hope that they will soon find their loving family and lead a normal life.

www.newdaycreations.com/foster

2008-04-14T18:42:00.000-07:00

Just reach office, walking towards my table, received a call from DBS HR Department.

I'M SELECTED FOR THE SECOND AROUND INTERVIEW!

So what, I am not really that happy about it. The monthly target is incredibly high that can touch the sky. Basic pay is only 2.5K + commission if only you can hit that target for that month. If i can really produce their required target, I will be super duper rich in Prudential. Crazy! Next I still have to make cold call to clients and long working hours. Lastly, they want me to give up my studies! Crazy again!

Haha...good news, Auntie Anne and Uncle David going Barcelona tonight. They will be taking Singapore Airlines to Barcelona via Milano. Auntie says will pack me into her suitcase and bring me along. Bad news, Baby got lotsa of OT this week and he will left no time to spend with me.

We need more quality time!

Lastly, both side parents had agreed to meet for dinner somewhere near Mother's Day.

2008-04-09T02:21:00.000-07:00

Been busy these two weeks.

I can really feel transition tide(Career + Studies) is coming! BRING IT ON~

My schedule for April is so so so tight. I can't even go for any holidays. This friday, I got my Anti-Money Laundering Test. Next Saturday, Advance Theroy Test then the following week, Bridging Course commerce.

Next, I feel like changing job. Will be going for an interview on Friday to see what they can offer for me. Need to do some comparison while is it worth going for a career switch. Salary, future career prospect and working hours to consider. So sick of current job due to no career growth, no career propect only that pay is decent. Thanks Auntie Anne for your encouragement and support in this area of my life now!

I did all this for the goodness sake of my current relationship. At this moment in time, the main motivation for me is my graduation ceremony. Need to re-confirm and make some clarification of my graduation ceremoney that will be held in London for external students. I had emailed to University of London and now waiting for their positive respond.

Hopefully manage to do up my visual board to remind me of my goals set for 2008. Currently, I'm on track for achieving my goals for my degree and driving license. BUT I'm far back for my sales. I need to resset my sales goals again.

Jia you! Jia You!

2008-04-03T06:34:00.000-07:00

I'm off on tuesday. Went visiting my grandparents' grave in the morning and then run some errands for my school administration stuffs, went bank to buy a bank draft of 52 pounds with an exchange rate of 2.76.

After that went Audio House to look for a Home Theatre Sytem for baby's room.

So disappointed today!

2008-03-31T08:07:00.000-07:00

After work,went straight home for dinner. Then start to pen down some drafts report for tomorrow registration for school. Just finished collecting all necessary certificates.

2008-03-30T07:52:00.000-07:00

Friday (28 March):

Baby fetch me after work then head down to Suntec Convention Hall for Body Shop Warehouse Sale! Overwhelming response as the crowd was there and there's a long Q too. Actually nothing to buy for myself but intend to get a Vitamin E Body Moisture for brian's mum since she is going over to barcelona and it might be cold there moreover she has dry skin.
In the end, we end up buying some Body Wash for brian and some traveller's pack body and facial wash since we have plan to go Langkawi this June.

Crystal Jade for dinner:

Saturday (29 March):

Stayed at home, laze around for the whole day. Watching TV and sleeping. Spending some quiet time with myself. Morning purpose to go for work but in the end the appointment was cancelled. So happy that the candidate not free to come for interview. PMS is here again so therefore very emotional and sensitive, given some nonsenses to baby but pre-m him so to seek some understanding and comfort from him or else usually will end the night with fight.

Sunday (30 March):

Lazy to go out cause I wanted to clean my room so spend 3 hours after lunch to do some housekeeping. Clean up my study table,book shelf and make up stuff. I wanted to create a clean environment for me to study next month. So ended up clean the whole house, sweeping and mopping the floor since maid is out. finish everyting at 10.30pm so now blogging and meanwhile listening to Il Divo music. So relaxing....

Photo of little brian to share:

Some updates of our wedding:

We have plan to get engage around Feb 2009. Nothing is finalize yet but will update once discussed. So around June 2008 we will start to organize Meet the Parents session. Plan to have 3 sesssions, once in June, Sept and Dec before our engagement around Feb 2009. Still no plans how to celebate.

2008-03-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

Quick Updates of April Activities:

- Advance Driving Test

- School Starts

Yipee! Brian's parents will be away to Barcelona for business trip

2008-03-25T07:47:00.000-07:00

Remember... Love is in the little things!

1. Be the first to jump out of bed to make breakfast in the morning.

2. Hug him for as long as he like.

3. Ask him "Is there anything I can do for you?"

4. Bring him to the place where both of you had your first date.

5.Have a secret word and kiss him whe he says it.

6. Throw an " I'm glad you are my boyfriend" party.

7. Snuggle together for a few minutes before getting up.

8. Leave a surprise card in his wallet or bag.

9. Hurry home from work today to holdhim in your arms.

10. Make a date with him for a romantic night out together.

11. Place a rose inside the morning paper for him.

12. Have a bubble bath together.

13. Thank him for being with you.

14. Perform one small, unexpected gesture for him.

15. Tell him, "To the world you may be one person but to me, you are the world".

16. Prepare a lunchbox for him with a little love notes tucked within.

17. Send him an email just to say "I thinking of you".

18. Make a time capsule together.

19. Tell him 10 things you love about him.

20. Send him an invitation to do something special this weekend.

21. Cuddle on the sofa/bed to share a book or magazine.

22. Dance by candlelight with him.

23. Prepare his favourite dish.

24. Remind him how you met and why you fell in love with him.

25. Plan a short getaway for the weekend with him.

26. In the middle of a conversation, lean over and whisper "I love you so much".

27. Kiss him at the front door before leaving for work.

28. Do something which you have never done with him before.

29. Mail him a hand written love letter.

30. Send a gift basket of indulgent items to him.

http://www.wearemarried.com.sg

I'm tired...

2008-03-20T06:46:00.000-07:00

Drenched in the rain!
Totally forgotten about my poly gathering!
What a 'Great' way to start my day!!!
I'm so tired and stressed out with both work and perssonal life.

Here's a little video of my little sweetie niece.(she is the one in the middle of the stage)

Manon et Elliot

Manon singing her favourite song in school. She is the little girl at the corner.

My First Entry!

2008-03-18T07:12:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I have been very envy of others who own a beautiful blog. Now, finally I have a blog of my own too! With my abilities, I don't think I will be able to make it so far.

Hereby, I have to make special THANKS to Joc and Shan for helping me.

Just came back from Vivo and had dinner at Mache. After which, we went to look around at the Exy Video.

I'm so sick of what's happening around me. High living expenses, poor communication, high stress level etc (endless complain).

Some photos from our 1st anniversary celebration: