*Michelle's Blogging..*

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Location: Singapore

A Singaporean girl who graduated from a Medical College in the UK and currently working as a doctor, spending most of my years abroad burying myself amongst medical books, speaking Queen's English and trying to adapt to life in Britain. But I still remain a true blue Singaporean who loves my plate of char kway teow and enjoys the sense of closeness when speaking "Singlish" to my fellow countrymen. Why "The Chinese Doctor"? Because that's what my patients call me since they don't know my name!

Friday, December 31, 2004

Back from hospital

Before I begin, I want to thank Clayton...heez. Thanks for calling me to help me kill my boredom in hospital last night. Thanks for all the crappy stuffs we talked about...

It was a night's stay at the hospital yesterday. Got sent in by an ambulance when I fainted at home. I was very ill for the past few days, and got really worked up that I told Mum about how unhappy I am about her not bothering about me, but just making helluva noise by nagging the moment she sees me. She was arguing her way (as usual), and perhaps, she started feeling guilty about it, and hence, asked me to go sleep in her room so that Dad and her can watch over me the night before last.

Of course, when I did that, she started nagging and nagging at me again. Everything I did was wrong. Even waking up late to take my medicine was like a sin never to be forgiven. I had no energy to argue with them, got up and took my medicine. Wanted to go to the toilet, and I did not want to ask them to bring me there cos I'm sure they're gonna give me hell again. So I got up and before I knew it, I felt a bump on the back of my head, and my parents hitting my face, while I was lying on the floor outside the toilet. Can't even remember how I went to the toilet..

My parents were still scolding me when that happened though. I was so scared..thought that was really it cos I couldn't even see or hear anything clearly...my ears were all muffled..and the only thing I could hear was Mum yelling at me, while Dad was carrying me. The ambulance came a while later.

My pressure was dipping, but thank goodness I wasn't running a fever then..or else it would have been worse. Got admitted, and it was only after some time that I manage to feel better. The docs did their laboratory tests and other necessary investigations and told me that my pressure's been very low, potassium levels are low, gotta bad throat infection that affected my hearing and the amount of antibiotics I'm taking is too strong. So it was a change of medication, and I was put on a drip.

I'm feeling better now, and I'm sure I'll be alive and kicking soon again. Want to say thanks to the nurses, doctors and the civil defence team as well. They're really efficient and good. I am very impressed. 2 thumbs up for their service.

It's 2005 now..12:06am on my computer clock. HAPPY NEW YEAR PEOPLE! A new year, a new beginning. I had a horrid 2004, so I hope 2005 will turn out good for me. I hope it'll be a good year for all of you too. :)

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Very ill

Feels as if I can cook a raw egg on my head now. My flu's getting no better. It doesn't help to know that Mum's been nagging again this morning.

I had a terrible night and was having the chills. And Mum had to come to my room to do her daily nagging...I was so pissed I wanted to sew up her mouth.

Mum: 1+ already! Still sleeping?! I tell u ah..u better wake up now and go see the doctor..

I knew it's not gonna make my life better if I continue sleeping, so forced my aching body out of bed, washed up and got ready to visit the doctor

*Climbs to 2nd storey where my parents' room is*

Me: Ok, I'm ready. Can you accompany me?
Mum: *irritated tone* aiyo, can't u go urself?
Me: I'm really very very ill..can't u just go with me?
Mum: AIYAH! OK LAH..WAIT..I CHANGE FIRST
Me: Change for what? Where do u think u're going?
*Mum keeps looking into the mirror*
Mum: Wear like that can ah? You go into the consultation room urself, I wait outside. But gonna be 2.30pm already. I wanna watch the chinese drama leh...
Me: *frustrated* Ok lah, watch for all you want..I'll go myself..
Mum: I go with u..I go with u..


(WTF! HOW DID DAD EVER MARRY SOMEONE LIKE THAT?!)

*On the way to the doctor's*
Mum: Tell u to go to the doctor 2 days ago, u dun wanna listen, wait till now then go..
Me: My joints are freaking painful lah..it's torturing moving ard a lot ya noe?
Mum: *ignores me* Now so serious already then u go..
Me: Did I owe you something last life? You went screaming at me since 2 days ago for not seeing the doctor, fine. And now I finally decided to go just so that you can stop nagging and give me some peace, there you are nagging again! What is it that u want manz?!?!?! Is it gonna kill u if u dont talk?

I know I sound damn rude, but it's really getting on my nerves, and it's a PAIN to go to the doctor's. Reasons?

1. I have to make myself go down from the 3rd storey to the 1st just to get to the stupid main door...by the stairs..

2. Then I have to open the main door which has like 2 locks, one stopper and one metal latch, and then lock them all up before I go out.

3. Then I have to open the bloody gate's lock (fortunately there's only 1)

4. Walk 10 minutes to the doctor's (not that bad)

5. Unlock the stupid gate of the apartment (where the clinic is) since it's private property..and being a non-resident, by right, I have to walk another stupid whole 15 minutes to the main entrance of Laguna Park..but somehow, Mum managed to buy the key for the lock.

6. Unlock another gate which is the barrier between Lagoon View and Laguna Park (what the hell!?!?!?! WHY SO MANY GATES?! Good thing is..the gate is newly put up..and the lock's not working yet..it's just sooner or later, they gonna lock it up..)

7. Then after seeing the doctor, I'll have to repeat step 6 to 1 again...

Does it sound like a pain?

*Home after the doctor's*
Mum: Don't wear ur jacket at home!
Me: What?! Hello? I'm freezing ok...even my nails are turning blue..
Mum: Your temperature will go up with your jacket on.
Me: ........

What rubbish is that? I can't wear a jacket when I'm cold? So...seems like according to Mum, if you ever get a fever during Winter, you should NEVER wear a jacket, and go naked on the streets, cos the cold will lower your temperature. Very "good" suggestion...first time I heard of this insane logic. If you carry it out and die of pneumonia, you know who to look for.

*Me eating my bags of medicine. while Mum went to her room to watch tv*
*Phone rings*
*Mum picks it up from her room*

Mum: *in her signature screeching yelling tone* Michelle~~~~~~!!!!!!! YOUR CALL!!!! Dr Liew's clinic..
Me: Coming... *scrambles around to find the cordless phone..no where in sight*
Me: Where is the cordless phone?
Mum: *no reply*
Me: I can't find the phone..where is it?
Mum: *no reply*

*Forced myself to climb the stairs to her room*
Me: Cannot hear me isit? I'm asking where is the phone..
Mum: Oh..you wanna pick up ah? I thought you don't want, so I cut it off for you. Here's the phone...
Me: *boiling* I said I'm gonna pick it up. It's from the clinic, why would I refuse to pick it up?! Is there something wrong with u?! And hello...u bought this phone to put in the 1st level so that you can happily walk around downstairs while on the line. You've already got one in your room, so why the hell do you have to bring this up?! What's the point of saying this is for the living room then?!

I'm damn pissed. I don't like saying Mum's stupid, but I think she really is getting more and more stupid these days.

Another stupid thing she did yesterday was calling the main home number when she knows that nobody is at home, except me. I don't have the habit of going to the 2nd or 1st storey because the 3rd level is where I have everything (except the kitchen). Mum knows perfectly that I am never gonna go to her room, and she had to call the number that links to her room, instead of my private room number. And she did call for a good number of times.

I was wondering if she did this on purpose, so I decided not to pick it up..and let her call till her hp explodes. Perhaps she realised she didn't get her way to irritate me, she decided to call my private number. I thought she's finally becoming smarter... until in the evening, she called her own room number again to ask me what I'll like for dinner. Fortunately, the TV in my study room is spoilt, and I had to go to her room to watch tv...so she managed to have me picking up the call.

But nothing pissed me more than her asking me yesterday if I'm really ill. Does it sound like I'm faking it? Does my face tell her so? She knew I was down with fever, and still asking me if I'm really ill. Will any human being be NOT ill with a temp of 39 degrees??!?!??!!?

Just wondering

My brother has been telling me this since eons ago...

"Jie, don't sing lah. Each time you do, you cause an earthquake somewhere. Please do the world a favour by not killing innocent lives.."

And just when I think he's talking crap, true enough, something major really happened. It's the Earthquake and Tsunami disaster, taking away a massive number of lives and causing great destruction to many places in South and Southeast Asia.

Is my horrible singing the cause of it? Apparently, my brother claims I'm the sole cause for the misery of the victims...

Plus...the suay thing is..it had to happen on my birthday on the 26th...wah liew~~~~~ I really think 2004's a damn unlucky year for me.. even my birthday's a cursed day!

After days of malaise, I have finally succumbed to the mighty bacteria and viruses. Those microorganisms have decided to let me have a taste of their power by giving me a bad flu. By the way, I'm wondering if others know what's the difference between a cold and a flu. I didn't know the difference until I went to medical school. A cold's just the cough and running nose. But you get these PLUS fever and aching joints in a flu.

I quite like the feeling of falling ill at times. It's when I sleep real soundly, but the thing I cannot stand is Mum's continuous nagging. Somehow, she doesn't seem to see why it's such a chore for me to get my ass down to the living room (1st storey) from my room (which is in the 3rd storey) when my joints are aching. But I kinda got quite a bit of peace today..cos she went out the whole day for her facial appt and to get a new hairdo.

Oh, she actually told her hairstylist that my hair's totally out of shape now and will need to do something about it. Does it mean she'll bring me down to the salon one day? Oh boy, can't wait for her to do so manz. It'll be so exciting if her hairstylist can give me a new hairdo.

Because I'm been so weak and lethargic for the past 2 days, it was either sleeping, doing Jap homework or watching TV. News on the disaster is on almost every hour, and being lazy me, I just sat on the sofa and watched it again and again. It's saddening to know that so many have been killed, and here I am not feeling fortunate that I'm safe and sound in hot sunny Singapore (oops..). But I do feel helpless for not being able to do anything to help the victims.

Huishan sent me a sms about some collection of essentials for the Sri Lankan victims at some dunno wat place near Tekka Mall (where the hell is that?) this evening, and honestly speaking, I'm really tempted to make an effort to go buy some food stuffs and medicine and go down to the dunno-what-place to hand over my donations, despite me being ill. I thought Huishan will know where it is, but unfortunately, she doesn't, so how on earth am I gonna find my way there?

Dad was reading the papers and then suddenly saying he wanted to buy coffins for the victims. It's gonna do him good if he does that (some Buddhist priest told him that..but anyway, Dad's very kind by nature), but the thing is...there are so many bodies around, and it'll be a mass burial..will there be a need for coffins? I don't think so...

I guess the only thing I can do is to donate some money (will those going around to ask for donations for this PLEASE approach me if you see me walking on the streets?). Sigh..if only I'm a doctor, I'll be really eager to fly over to volunteer my services manz...there'll be so much more I can do rather than sitting here and listening to the news... I'm feeling like a useless piece of shit... *ahhh choooooo*


Monday, December 27, 2004

Something unique

Nothing got me really smiling for the past few days until I saw this today...


Nice?

That's my bday dessert, specially ordered by Dad. It's 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream in coconut milk, and in the coconut milk, there's pearls (those u get in bubble tea) and fruits...all contained in the lovely self-made ice bowl. Pretty isn't it?

I didn't have a birthday cake this year. I was asking Dad before the dinner came if I could get a slice a bday cake..

Me: Dad, will I have a slice of cake? I want to make a bday wish..I've got one...
Dad: You want one? We can find it..
Mum: *in an irritated tone* Why must have a cake?!?!?!?!?!?
Me: Never mind..forget it..

It did ruin my mood for a while... I didn't understand Mum's reaction. She didnt see why a slice of cake meant a lot to me.. Take it as I'm just being a piece of shit then..

So, without a cake, I just had to be contented with making my wish by taking this dessert as the cake's substitute.

I made a xmas wish. But it didn't come true.

Do bday wishes come true then? Mine never comes true..but I'll just take a bet again this year...

I think my parents are feeling pleased about how they celebrate my bday for me every year. Mum was saying how special my bday is every year when we were in the car. It is..I don't deny it.

But then again, it isn't what I want. Yet, I know it'll hurt them if I tell them it's pointless. I don't need to dine in a fancy restaurant..have a big group of people dining in with me. It's not their fault anyway. They made an effort (and I do appreciate it). As long as they have fun, I'm fine. I know it's just one of the days in the year they tend to get slightly more excited.

Guess what my parents said when they gave me my red packet (since they didn't know what to buy for me cos I dont seem to want anything)?

"Hope you'll become cheerful again"

I hope so too. Thanks Dad..Thanks Mum.

Also, wanna say thanks to those who sent me bday smses. I was shocked to receive them, to be honest. And want to say a big thank you to Alex Kor, who got the florist to deliver a lovely bouquet of roses (very touched that he got this all planned even though he had been so extremely busy with his wedding, apartment and honeymoon..not to mention that he actually had to catch a flight today to NZ).

Oh..and also to Clayton for being so so kind enuff to ring me at 12 midnight sharp on 25th Dec to wish me merry xmas..and for the "A Happy Ger is a Pretty Ger" reminder...

My Brother

I'm dying of laughter while typing this entry.

It's because my brother is learning Japanese in my room, and I'm testing him cos he's got a Jap test in school later.

In order not to distract him, I turned off my music, and all I can hear in my room now is him reading aloud.

"Ka...ki...ku..ke..ko..ma..mi..mu...me...mo.."

He drags the reading..and he sounds like he's chanting some sutra...

I wonder how he learns his Japanese. He's got a test tomorrow, and I bet he didn't even study for it cos he's taking ages to write, and his vocab...sigh...*shakes head*

Knowing how lazy he is, I decided to help him by asking him to translate and write all the vocab which I'm gonna test him, into Hiragana. In that way, it's gonna help him write faster and learn his Hiragana well. My brother will have to tell me what the word is in Japanese is before writing it down, so that I'll know if he knows it.

And..I'm gonna die luffing..

Each time he's not able to remember how to write a letter, he will go chanting his sutra again..hoping that the list will appear in his head...

Me: Money
Bro: Okane..(*realises he doesnt know how to write 'ne'*)...na...ni...nu..ne...no.....
Me: HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA

(10 minutes into testing him..)

Me: Music
Bro: Dunno..
Me: Ongaku. U better go study all the vocab again...
Bro: Wah liew..a lot of words I dunno... I never do homework mahz....
Me: ...........
Bro: Ka...ki...ku...ke...ko~~~~~~

Me: Tea
Bro: Oolong Cha
Me: Simi sai?!
Bro: No meh? Oolong cha...
Me: It's OCHA!
Bro: oops...I just added the 'long'...about the same lah..
Me: ..................

Me: One hundred
Bro: Kyu Jiro
Me: Huh?
Bro: Hundred is Kyu Jiro...
Me: Your head! Hyaku!!!
Bro: Oh..I thought Kyu Jiro...okok..hyaku hyaku..

Me: I am not Japanese
Bro: Nihonjin ja arimasen
Me: Ok, write in Hiragana
Bro: Wah liew..very long ya noe?! It's gonna take me forever..

Yup, apparently it did take him forever. And I was entertained by his sutra chants again for the next 10-15 minutes...He couldn't write 'se'...and this was what he did..

Bro: (*rotting on my bed*) ja arimasen...se....sa..shi..su..se..so...
Me: HAHAHAHAH
Bro: se....se.....how to write se....knn...

He then ponders a while more..

Bro: Se....se.......ja arimasen....se......se.....
Me: Hahahhahaha
Bro: Shuddup lah..I'm thinking....se......se.....se.......
Me: Stop 'se-ing' will u?
Bro: I can't remember how to write....se.....se....se...

(Realises he still can't figure it out..)

Bro: I really hate this...se...se...se.....AIYAH! I'm going to the toilet..maybe I'll remember it when I come out...

And he still didn't figure it out...hahaha...

Hope he passes his test tomorrow manz..to think he's still telling me he's gonna ace his test...

I can almost imagine his whole class chanting Japanese sutra while doing the test later.....hahahhahahahahaaha

Oh yah, forgot to mention that his attempt to behave like a kawaii jap girl just a while ago nearly made me puke... Yup yup, he was using those act cute tones like those in anime..YUCKS..

Thursday, December 23, 2004

I miss you..

I havent been well over the past few days.

Today, after controlling myself for some time, I broke down. I wanted to stop, but it was tough. My tears just wouldn't listen to me, and it felt really shitty wiping my face again and again on the bus. I hope no one noticed...I tried keeping my head real low anyway. And the moment I got off, my tears just rolled non-stop, and at least, I didn't have to control it that much since the walk to my house is quiet. No one will see me.

I'm feeling terrible at the moment, and have so so so much I want to say to him. I know there will be others reading this, but I don't think I give a damn...I need to let it out..

*************
Dear Jason

How are you...? It's been almost 2 months since I last saw you, last spoken to you. It's also supposed to be the day I have to force myself to put you aside because of what I said. I tried very hard, but I'm tired of doing so...and I feel hopeless of not being able to..

I still think of you a lot despite of what you said. I am not sure if you know what kind of trouble I've got into recently. I think you probably do to a little extent. Your last sms to me, I still have it in my hp. You sounded furious and pissed off then.

Honestly speaking, I was hoping to have a chance to explain myself, but I know you were already disliking me, even if I were to say anything, maybe you won't believe me. When you called me, I'm not sure if you could sense how I felt when I said 'hello'. I was hoping to hear your voice..without any arguments between us anymore. I was about to tell you what I wanted to say, but when I wanted to do so, I realised the call ended.

I sincerely pray that you will be reading this entry, and tell me I've got you next to me, protecting me and caring for me...just like the way you talk to me and calm me down when I wasn't in perfect condition.

When you were told about 'it', what was going through your mind? Did you believe in what u heard? I am afraid that u did. I feel really down about it, because I know this will pull us further apart. Others are always saying this, "If there is trust, he will believe you're innocent".

On one hand, I was consoling myself that you'll trust me enough to not believe the rubbish you've heard, yet on another, with the situation then, you just might. I want to tell u the truth, like I always do. I don't love anyone else, and I have not never thought of loving anyone else but you. Despite of what heppened, I'm still holding on every second to everything you've told me, and what I've promised. You know I never want promises and never want to give it either, because promises never seem to come true. But I knew you wanted it and because I know it meant a lot to you, I'll make an exception by giving it to you...and I told myself I won't break it. I shall prove things to you..I want to show you we'll make it..who said we can't have a fairytale ending?

I'm feeling very bothered about this till now. I had a 2nd round of it again from the same person 2 days ago, and it's affecting me. I'm really pissed at the fact why this happen again when I have done absolutely nothing. I am not minding too much if anyone else is doubting me, but each time this happens, the first person I will think of is you. I will be continually asking myself what you will think of me...will you believe that I'm innocent...and if you're alright. I'm very worried about you, even though I was thinking maybe you won't care about me anymore.

Up to this very second, I still can confidently say I love you. I believe who I saw isn't you. I believe who I heard from isn't you. The Jason I know will never hurt me. I'm praying with my whole heart that all this is just a nightmare, and when this is all over, we'll be happy together again. We've always been that way no? Remember us luffing over how quickly we get over our arguments? I really believe we'll get through it. I won't let you go when you are at your lowest. I can't. Please don't push me away...please don't put on a front. I am willing to accept you for who you are. I made that clear before, and it'll always stay that way. I'm serious. If I have to make any changes for you..as long as you can be happy again...I will do it all for you. I want you to stand up again. It hurts me to see you this way.

I really wish you'd never let me go. I swear I still love you Jason. I really really miss you very much.....



Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Random thoughts..

End of the month..not just any month..but December. And probably the month which most people love. Cos it's the month whereby you get Xmas (woohoo..prezzies..), and then before you know it, it's the wacky, crazy Countdown to XXXX.

I didn't even realise that it's 3 days to that sickening day. In fact, I'm feeling sianz abt it since the streets started getting crowded, lanes jammed cos of tortoises, and of course, not forgetting the mad weather.

Plus, it doesn't help to know that I'm getting broke. You know what? I wouldn't be so broke if it weren't for prezzies. Then again, maybe if it weren't because I HAVE to buy those prezzies, I would have happily splurged them ALL on myself...which isn't a very good thing either.

It's amazing how fast my wallet is emptied, and because of that, I made myself bring out only 100 bucks today..lol...

And I'm so-not-pleased to announce that it was all gone in 2 hours, all on gifts for my family...and I am still not done with my shopping...WTH...

I've been feeling so slack abt xmas. Not in the mood to put up that tree, not in the mood to buy prezzies, not in the mood to even think about how to celebrate.

Mum was asking me what my bro and I are up to for xmas.

Apparently, Fred already made plans of how to spend it. But not me.

Honestly, I'm missing out so much isn't it? I can't recall how many years I have spent xmas watching it just pass before my very eyes..and then welcoming the even more sickening day when midnight strikes....

Usually, it's us youngsters who have a great time partying on such days no? But being almost 22, I am not having the fun others have got.

I'm not craving for anything really crazy. I know what I am hoping for. But I guess even my parents don't even know..

Just yesterday, Mum was grumbling that I'm such an unhappy child. It's not the first time she said this. But whenever she says that, it's either she starts getting into a big fuss about it alone or just throw the whole issue aside. Then, it's just gonna be a matter of time, she grumbles abt it again.

I know my parents love me a lot, but at the same time, I know they don't know me. I've always been wondering..why is it that Mum always grumble about me being an unhappy child, but has never actually asked me why it's so. Ok, maybe she did, but whenever I am about to tell her, she will start yelling at me again, and then it'll end up in her getting pissed and walk off, leaving me all alone again. As a result, I never thought of confiding in my parents. Even their constant "If you got any problems, must tell Mummy or Daddy ok?" is meaningless to me. And very often, the only time they do know I'm in trouble is when things get very serious.

I have sat down, thought a lot, and I know what I need. They are simple things. Money can't buy them...and because they are so simple, I guess people tend to not even think about it.

I'm drained.

Sunday, December 19, 2004

Want photos?

Yes, December 18...the date of Alex Kor's wedding dinner! The dinner I've been waiting for... :)

It's a pity I didn't get to take lots of photos. I didn't want to get out of my seat to go to the front to take tons of photos of the couple..cos I'm shy...(ok, u can go die luffing at me claiming that I'm shy).

The dinner was pretty good. I love the setting of it..black and gold..classy! So far, the wedding dinners I've been to are all white settings..and I think it's nice to have black for a change. The food's not bad..or perhaps, it's the company which makes the dinner great. I'm feeling really lucky being in the same table as some fun souls whom I've met for the 1st time this evening. Lots of chatting going on, and I enjoyed myself.

Ok, shall present to you the miserable pics I took tonight...

I find this card really cute. Look what's inside..


Oh my!!!! Saw the 'We have decided not to serve shark's fin soup..'? Kor! How can?!?!?!?! (That white thing at the bottom's a spoon...I had to use it so that the card will stay flat on the table while I take a pic of it.. )

The happily married couple :) Oh manz, when will it be my turn? Sheesh..

Tonight's wedding souvenir's unique...it's a fortune cookie!


And how did I look today...erm..simple I guess...




Because I'm gonna have to load the photos, I decided to take silly shots of various things around...

Wanna see pics of me when I was younger?

That's me when I am in Nursery..cute? I love those curls..it's natural..but now, they're a pain..

Ha! Me in secondary school...goodness...fugly hor?

How's my Mum looking? Pretty? Just in case you don't find her pretty...maybe you might wanna check this out...


That's Mum on her wedding day. :)

Perhaps now you're wondering how she ever produced a fugly daughter like me?

Saturday, December 18, 2004

Bah! Wat a day!!!

I think I'm 'blessed' with such wonderful blood-related beings living under the same roof as me..

After a comfy sleep, I woke up feeling pretty excited about tonight's programme! And I don't wish to turn grumpy and be PMS-ing like yesterday too..so I've gotto try to feel great. I remember sitting at the dining table one day and then suddenly telling Mum, "You know what? I wanna be a chiobu, and I will do anything to make myself chio".

As anyone would have guessed, Mum just shook her head. I was expecting more than that..like...

"Oh! Let me help you!!!!"

"I think we should start by changing your wardrobe!" (I wish..)

"Learn to put some nice make up.." (Just forgot..Mum nags big time when I do so..so she won't say that..)

"Ok, we can get someone professional to change you from head to toe" (If she says this, I will laugh till I fall off the chair)

Anyway, she said none of those, and said "If you're happy, your face will glow, and look radiant. You'll be pretty then.." Muahaha..did she say I'll be pretty? Come on, my mum knows she's got a fugly daughter..she said I was so ugly when I was a new born...so ugly that she didn't know how I turned out looking that way when she and Dad are blessed with the looks.

So because of her invaluable advice, I decided to let my face glow with radiance by keeping myself in high spirits, and use my '3 for $10' mask for the first time since Mum used it and said it's good.

I happily used it, thinking that it will turn me into a chiobu after 20 minutes..

And because I have to look good (I hope I do) tonight, I told myself I'm not gonna do anything that will make me sweat or get myself pissed. I shall pamper myself all the way.

THEN...

My silly brother brought down the Xmas tree from the attic. It's a yearly thing that we put up the tree, but as we grow up, it's becoming more and more of a pain to put it up. It's the 'having to clear it' part which turns the whole family off. But that asshole Frederick insisted that we put it up this year. And he's not going to do it. Mum or I will have to do it.

I think this is absurd cos I'm not even dying to see the tree around, not as if it's not going to make any difference to me. Apparently, only Frederick wants it around, and I HAVE TO DO THE JOB?! $#@&*^

Being obliging me, I did it. Took that silly tree out of its carton, and had a hard time fixing the stand. I was trying to put the screw through the holes till my finger was gonna have a blister anytime. And because that tree's only put up once a year, it's dusty, and I can just imagine the amount of dust coating my just-masked-face. And the amount of dust all over me too. I definitely don't wish to end up having rashes all over..

Next, it's Mum.

2 days ago...

Mum: You wanna go to the salon to tie your hair on Saturday?

Me: Nahz...I will DIY..

This morning, I sorta changed my mind, and thought of getting a professional to do it for me. So I kindly asked Mum how much it'll cost to do so.

Mum: Not much lah..maybe around $20 to just tie it?

Me: I thought of going...in a dilemma..

Mum: If you want, we can go together..

And then 5 minutes later...

Mum: Ay, go for what? Might as well do it yourself. Don't waste money.

Me: .... ( *thinking to myself* didn't you just suggested it 2 days ago?!)

I'm feeling creative today, and decided to invent a new hairstyle for myself....haha. Ok, I have seen this hairstyle in some mag ages ago, and I thought maybe I shall do a trial for myself since there's still a lot of time. If I'm good at doing it, I shall tie my hair that way for tonight.

I spent a good hour+ doing it, and when the job was done, I happily (feeling proud too) went to the kitchen to show Mummy my new hairstyle..and..

Mum: So ugly! Aiyo...what did you do to your hair?! It's like some nigger hair!

Me: *super turned off*

*Mum rants on for the next 10 minutes about it, while I start nua-ing on the sofa*

Mum: You are worse than me manz! It's just a wedding dinner, and you're so worried about your hair.

Me: Hello...someone goes to the salon early in the morning just to colour and blow her hair before EVERY formal occasion hor?

Mum: It's just blow and colour mahz..

Anyone in the right mind will know she lost the debate..I bet she knows it..but Mum never likes admitting she loses...she sucks having this trait...but if she's not like that, she's not Mum hor? Tsk tsk..

And you know what?

2 hours later...

Mum: You want to go to the salon opposite to do your hair?

Me: -.- NO

Mum: I think around $40..

Me: You just said it's a waste of money..

Mum: If you want, we can go, but it's wasting money..

Me: .....

What's wrong with her manz...arghh...

Conclusion, I'm not going to the salon...

I'm gonna try to see if I can take nice photos tonight. If they look alright, I'll post them up..if not...it's only for my viewing.. :P

So pray hard I don't turn out looking like a disaster in reality and in photos.


Friday, December 17, 2004

Oh boy, am I a B*tch or what..lol..

Search me, but I've been PMS-ing quite often this week. I roughly have an idea why. I feel...'heaty' and because of that, I made Mum boil herbal tea for 2 days. I don't have a big dislike for herbal tea actually (unless it's freaking bitter..but I have ways to get it down..JUST don't give me ginseng..it kills me..)

Mum says that herbal tea's good to get rid of toxins in the body. "Great!", I thought, "Just when I need it..", because I've been getting very problematic skin over the past few days. It must be the weather..and perhaps hormones. It kinda made me feel uncomfortable looking into the mirror cos I end up feeling that I look fuglier than usual. Ok, actually I look tired (duh, as usual..wats the surprise abt?!)..horrid eye bags...and thanks to Mr. Sunshine and Mr. Rain, I'm 'pleased' to announce that my rashes are coming out! Yeah, I got sensitive skin on my cheeks..accounts to why they are pinkish...

And now they are...pink.. (duh), resulting in Mum asking if I wore foundation and blusher after I came out from my long-waited shower. -.-

Ok, back to why I felt like a.......ya noe..today...

Since I was feeling 'heated' internally, I get extremely irritated at the slightest things. Ever met someone who's a mega bitch? I've been one today, seeming as if I'm borned to terrorise every human being happily shopping for xmas, and to piss the hell out of everyone. Even Mum got pissed. Who wouldn't?!

I started feeling irritated the moment I got up. The first thing that pissed me was, unfortunately, my tired fugly face when I looked into the mirror while brushing my teeth. No, I think it was the alarm clock going off which pissed me first. Face..2nd.

Then after bfast, I was off to class, and it's darn hot this morning!!! The heat made me sweat like crazy and it's no fun wearing black under this weather.

Then in class...the guy sitting beside me was pissing my ass off with his non-stop leg movements, and fidgety actions. I just don't understand why he can't behave like his age! He's 21, but I would rather he go around telling others he's 14 to save his face. I shouldn't be commenting mean things about him cos afterall, he's just an innocent, harmless 21 yr old..but you would be irritated by his actions if you were me, sitting in the same row as him, with only ONE chair between us.

I shall blame my poor fate for being asked to sit next to him. On the day of my 1st lesson, I chose to sit in another row whereby I was FAR from him, and the advantage of that row I chose is that NO ONE is sitting there..meaning I have the whole long table to myself..HA! It was this sitting position for the first week..and then on the 2nd week, the teacher wanted us to sit closer together so that it's easier for us to do pair work, and she got me to sit next to him, and that started my misery.

Reasons why I got so irritated cos of him:

1. He has to do things like rock the chair between us front and back non stop.

2. He had to keep moving his legs, resulting in squeaky noises coming from his chair (I think he irritated one of the girls sitting in front of him, and when she asked him how come he can't stop shaking his legs, he told her he likes moving them cos it's fun *rolls eyes*).

3. He doesn't really pay much attention in class (which I don't give shit about), but because of this, during our pair work, I end up having to correct him again and again (wasting my time...it's not because I'm not helpful).

4. He doesn't really listen when I'm practising my spoken Japanese with him and I end having to repeat again and again.

5. He isn't very interested in the classes and pair work, but end up spending most of his time reading his manga..which kinda pissed me cos here I am trying to learn with a partner who doesn't really give shit.

6. He likes sneaking up next to me and peep into my paper to copy answers just because he's not paying attention, or not keeping his writing speed up to the teacher's reading speed. (I'm not close to him, mind you. I don't talk to him unless I don't have a choice. So with the fact that we're NOT close, do you think it's better if he asked for permission rather than sneaking up on me like some silly Primary 1 kid?)

And you know what?! I'm really wondering how he understands his manga when he's not even interested in learning grammer....and being at Intermediate level...he still has problem reading Hiragana..and he proudly admits that he doesn't remember. I will be so shy that I will bury my head into the ground. How did he actually pass his placement?!?!?!

Enough about him.

I've got quite a crazy walking speed when I'm out alone, with an aim to do something. And I get really frustrated when I bump into people who walks so slowly, as if they are strolling in the park, enjoying the views of blooming flowers. And you probably know how crowded Orchard is at this time of the year. Hence, with these tortoises around, it's no wonder why everywhere's jammed real badly...and I realise something, Singaporeans do not have the habit of saying "Excuse me" even if they are desperately waiting to get pass the tortoises. They rather let their blood boil while waiting. I'm no exception, but today, I couldn't take it anymore.

I was rushing for an appointment, and because I'm so lazy to walk under the sun, I decided to be nice to myself by taking MRT from Orchard to Somerset. It's a waste of money, I tell ya. And to be honest, I am amazed to why I chose the MRT till now (not as if I've got lots of cash to spare).

Ok, so it was at the underpass to the MRT where I bumped into these 2 aunties with 5 children. They were walking damn slowly. And they stopped each time they see some "tunnel entertainers" (they aren't foreigners), and it's not because they wanna donate money. I don't even know why they stopped! Then when they came to the DBS ATM point, I think they got into a dilemma to whether they wanted to draw money and they stopped there. Yes, 7 OF THEM!!! And ended up jamming up the whole lane, with me being directly behind them. And they did stay that way for some time, till I got so fed up, I went "EXCUSE ME", and squeezed through. I wasn't even interested in whether they were willing to step aside to let me through. I just forced my way through..bah!

I must be real tired today, and was having PMS even when Mum met me after class. She wanted to do some shopping since it was Friday, but my mood ruined it for her. I was wearing a really black face the whole afternoon. She went to boring Robinsons to take a look at clothes. I find the clothes section in Robinsons super boring cos I can't get any since the designs are mostly for middle aged women, and their sizes aren't very small...plus the classy ones are costly.

Thanks to Mr. Rain that we had to stay in Centrepoint after shopping at Robinsons. Mum then wanted to take a look at Swarovski, to see if she can purchase anything nice for Dad's secretary. Nothing caught my eye and I was dying of boredom and got real irritated when Mum kept pointing at various items and asking me if it's nice, when I have already made it really clear that nothing has caught my eye that I think it's good to buy as a present.

Mum said because it's raining, we can't go back, which makes absolutely no logic to me. Why so? Well, she doesn't take the bus home when she's in town. It's always the cab. And if she's claiming that the taxi queue is long (which is the truth), does it mean that it's not if it's shining brightly out there?

Anyway, she suggested coffee at Delifrance, and off we went. It was crowded at Delifrance's, but we managed to find seats for both of us at some corner. Terrible place. It's so difficult squeezing through all the tables and chairs there. And being PMS-ing me, you probably guessed that I got fed up again. If you had seen the way I place my tray on the table, you will definitely know that I'm exploding any minute. Mum got quite angry, and did scold me a little when I was having my cup of fragrant-less tea. I deserve it.

I wanted to go no where else but home straight after coffee, which Mum was fine with (who the hell will be in the perfect mood to shop when the person next to u is pms-ing?). Then, just when we wanted to get a taxi, Mum remembered that the taxi stand in Centrepoint is closed, and we have to cross the road to the other side to get to the new taxi stand (which I think whoever suggested changing the taxi stand to that location must be the biggest idiot on earth..because the taxis will jam up the right lane..which is always meant to be the fast lane for cars).

It's a long queue, and I was already having thoughts about me catching the bus and reaching home even before I get to hail a cab, if I were to join that crazy queue. Just then, I realised that maybe...I can hail one without joining the queue! Ha! My mean idea. :P

I spotted numerous taxis stopping near where I was, and I was thinking that it'll be impossible for them to move from the extreme left lane to the extreme right within a very short distance, and it'll be a waste for me if I watch the empty taxi drive past, so I decided to be a tyrant and insist on getting into one of those cabs before the very eyes of those in the queue on the other side of the road...muahahahaha. There was a crowd near the area where the cab was, but both Mum and I weren't even sure if they were waiting for cabs. Nasty Michelle couldn't be bothered, and happily walked to the security guards, who were blocking the road. Then the guard asked me, "Miss, you need a cab? If you need one, you better hurry into the one behind, so that the road won't be jammed."

Woohoo!!!!!! Thanks Mr. Security, you look really handsome today!!!

Happily I went into the cab, calling Mum behind me to hurry. And it's only after I did that that I realised the 'crowd' started doing the same thing as me..lol. Oh boy...

In the taxi....

Mum: I think those ppl are probably waiting to hail a cab too, and they must be feeling pissed that we cut queue.

Nasty Me: Oh really?! They stood there like zombies and didn't have the guts to go to the front. How was I to know that they needed a cab? Even the guards didn't know. I'm not gonna stand there and waste my time guessing if they're waiting.

I'm such a bitch isn't it? Bad PMS day manz..

I better be ok after my sleep.... :D

Sunday, December 12, 2004

It's here..

Finally, the email I have been kinda waiting for...

An email from my Subdean. But he did not send it to my account, but to my Dad's. I wonder what they corresponded over email. He got Dad to pass me a msg, saying that I have to get myself mentally prepared to go back soon.

Mum suddenly told me over dinner, and it did shock me for a while. That was my first reaction. Why am I shocked? I have been wanting to go back already isn't it?

I am not sad, but I must admit that neither am I overjoyed that I'll be leaving soon. I'm just....just...nevermind..

But I do know that I'm scared. I am. Yet, my fears can't be shown out. So many things, so many questions are going through my mind.

Somehow, I feel as if..I haven't done many things during my break from school...then again, what is it that I have not done? If I have done everything, then why is it I feel this way..? Just exactly..what's wrong..?

Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Birthday wishes

To a friend I will always remember:

Happy 22nd Birthday to you!!!

Monday, December 06, 2004

Japanese dinner

Dad's in the mood for a good dinner, so he wanted to try out Igen Dining (did I get the name right?) along Upper East Coast Road, since the restaurant looks quite nice.

I thought it would just be an ordinary Jap dinner, until Dad got attracted to this list whereby the chefs listed their highly recommended sashimi for today cos it's said to be very fresh. But of course, it's not cheap. Very good sashimi aren't cheap anyway. Darn, it's reminding me of my 21st birthday dinner at Shima, Goodwood Park Hotel...yummy~~!!!!!!

Dad wanted to try quite a few of the listed items, while Mum, still learning how to appreciate sashimi was keen to try too. The chef was a very nice person, and seeing how keen my parents were on trying out new stuffs, he told us that he can let us try some of his specialities. Dad then just left him to handle all our orders.

While my parents were gonna have sashimi, I ordered a grilled cod with teriyaki set. The cod was so nicely grilled and it was very fresh. I enjoyed my set very much.

Back to sashimi. I was given a share of everything my parents had (duh..I'm the darling..lol...kidding..). I had some fish skin dipped into soya sauce. It wasn't too bad, but really salty cos of the sauce. Had Ark shell with sesame seed. It was marvellous..sweet and fresh.

Then came the Yellow Tail, salmon belly, some shell stuff (I did not try this) and sea urchin. The sashimi was good, especially the salmon belly. I wish I could have more of it. For some strange reason, I prefer it to Tuna belly. My brother loves Tuna belly, and that's expensive!

I didn't like the sea urchin. It's got the 'taste of the seawater'. It was soft and brownish yellow..a bit disgusting looking. Mum let me try it with cucumber, and I was rather turned off by the taste, but when I wrapped it in Nori sheets, it didn't taste that bad.

Ok, you gonna love this part..hahaha...( I wonder what's the reaction)...

I had the most ultimately craziest thing presented to me in a tiny bowl....

SALMON SPERMS!!!!!

Ha!

They look like..erm...the minature version of a human brain. Looks like the epicondyles in the male's reproductive system too.

I was dead disgusted and refused to try it. The chef was laughing at me when I was going "NO....DUN WANT!!!!! YUCKS!!!!" :x

Mum made me try one anyway, and since she said it's hard to describe the taste, I decided to just forget the "sperm" issue and try it.

It's like oil...a little thick, smooth..somewhat like gel. I was telling Mum it tastes like semen (OEI, I HAVE NOT TASTED SEMEN..IT JUST SEEMS LIKE... COS SEMEN IS SLIMY NO? ). Please don't let your imagination run wild yah? I study medicine, so of course, I know how semen is like...AND even if I don't, you can roughly know how it's like from the way magazines describe it. Oh boy am I trying hard to fight for my innocence... *blush*

I was so full after all the sushi, sashimi and my set dinner that I couldn't move. I was craving for desserts, but I know this dinner's gonna cost a bomb, and maybe I should be nice by help saving a few bucks. BUT..the chef offered to treat me to ice cream!!!! Muahahaha...how nice!!!!

It was orange peel ice cream. It's got a refreshing taste, and I really enjoyed it. It's slightly sourish. Tasted like sherbet. :)

I enjoyed my dinner very much tonight. My parents did as well. I reckon they're gonna go there again soon for a dish my mum loves, but was not available just now. But the cost...yikes...worth it though..

Sunday, December 05, 2004

JLPT EXAM!!!!

Oh my, after being so damn lazy for the past 2 weeks, I am now experiencing the slight panicky mood of last minute revision.

Goodness, wat have I been doing for the past 2 weeks manz..*shakes head*

Ok, JLPT exam's in a few hour's time and amazingly, I'm still here...blogging, when I should have gotten my ass on my bed hours ago.

I am feeling quite worried now. Although I know my work quite well, I still lack the confidence in myself. It's not about passing I suppose..I just don't like going into an exam and coming out knowing that I'm not gonna do well for it. Hope I won't so panicky later...and may I come out feeling I'm sure to pass..

Anyway, went for my placement test this afternoon at Ikoma Language School. It was an oral test, and oh boy do I suck big time at it. I was so worried that the teacher will ask me to start my lessons from the end of some beginner's course, but guess what?! She said I can skip the 1st 10 lessons of the Intermediate course! Ok, that boosted my ego a little, but I told her I would rather not skip the first few lessons because somehow, I feel insecure about my proficiency. Will take the first 10 lessons as revision though...

And that will mean..I'll start class this Monday, 6th December!!! Great! Something to do again..heez...

I better start packing my stuffs and shoo off to sleep before I look like a zombie during the exam.. (those exam candidates might think I'm bonkers if they see me feeling stressed over such an exam..not as if it's A Levels..)