Single Female

I was checking out the new Eslite flagship store at ShinYi. It was impressive to find the Peru 500 threads bed sheet selling at the ground floor.

I was happily browsing the books at the second floor. "I must buy at least one book", I told myself. It was in the air that you have to get something from this place, be it dine-in or take away. The travelling section caught my attention as my urge of touring Europe has never been stronger. Then I realise the best sellers are mostly "Lonely Planet Guide for Single Women", e.g. 12 must-go places in a lifetime for women; Travelling without a reason : a guide for women travelling alone; etc..

It seems that single women are the group with strong purchasing power especially in luxurious items like a Package to Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Yeah, girls studied hard and got a good job, then focused in climbing the corporate ladder. They then became successful, and independent. So independent that they rather enjoy being alone than with someone (or too busy to actually get to know anyone, yap, or...).

The point is, yeah, we are on our own, but definitely not alone. Being able to afford a Peru 500 thread counts queen size bed sheet, I do not mind sleeping on it all by myself meanwhile.

Feeling strange...

I have this friend, a guy friend, who always gave me a strange feeling whenever I get in touch with. Somehow, I realise the pattern.

He started with being flirtatious and told you he was in cold war with girlfriend. If you responsed, then you would be trapped. Why? He all of a sudden became a 100% decent guy, while you turned into a whore. He would hint to you that "Don't try to think of anything funny. I love my girlfriend. You and me could never go further, not even one night stand".

May be this is a game for coward. Quit before crossing the border line.

bits and pieces

I am still overwhelmed with holiday mood (the underlying meaning is I don't have the mood to work)

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My christmas greetings have been sent out to people who meant to me. Some reverted with sincerity and some reverted out of courtesy. Anyways, it is always better to give.

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Felt like having old woman temper. Suddenly, I had a strong feeling of disliking someone. (shake head) strange woman, I mean, I am.

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The urge of upgrading myself is getting stronger and stronger. I need to save. Looking at the NT3XXX phone bill, I think I should cut down on IDDs.

1000 hits

To celebrate the 1000th hits of this blog, I hereby share with you the two pictures

夢中情人

I found myself easily felt for someone who is in state of pressure-free.
Because I was always the top priority of the person and I enjoyed it.

Yeah, time to go to bed and dream on.

favourite seasons?

I don't like Christmas. It was since seven years ago (that was 1998).
My mood would be recovered all the way til February the next year.

I have once told a friend this...

I realise people always make the same mistake even though they learnt in the past. Yeah, the "people" I am talking about is actually me. May be this is because I am always an idealist with full of hopes or imagination which buried the memory of the lesson learnt. I took out a pair of old Khaki pants this morning which I didn't touch for at least 2 years. I wore them with my new purple shirt and they went perfect. Still I believe it is actually not tailored too short. Simply because my waist was too fat back then therefore I couldn't wear it at lower waist. Until I wore my shoes and looked into the mirror again, I finally faced the reality and changed into another pants. Cos' it is really tailored a bit too short. sigh... I really like the pants still.

I have a glims of hope that things have turned better. Double disappointment when I realise everything is exactly the same like it was.

Gift... in return

It is heavy, really heavy,
my mood I am referring to.

Nodding head...

There's plenty of money out there. They print more of it every day. But that ticket? There are only five of them in the world, and that's all there's ever going to be. Only a dummy would give this up for something as common as money. Are you a dummy?

Quote from Grandpa George in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Two quotations from Carls Sandburg

"Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me."

"The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring."



http://carl-sandburg.com

cool warmer ***

Product description: "experience the sensual and therapeutic benefits of the cool warmer therapy pack for safe and convenient relief of pains and strains great for offices, homes, sports and the outdoors." (Product designed in Singapore)

Comment by Water: "Wow! It is like a miracle! Once you flex the metal for three times, then the jelly turns into crystal and becomes warm. Slip it underneath the PJ, the whole body becomes warm. The heart is warmed as well."

Well, what is heartwarming is not only the pack, but also the thoughtful eye-roller who gave me this.

Cold ~~

The weather is getting cold. The forecast for next week is 12 to 18 degree. Wow! I haven't had such cold working days for long. Getting out of the warm bed is tough. Umm... I wish I were a sneak and could go hibernate.

Face the reality, bring out the heater and set the alarm.

Should one follow his heart or follow his head?

After the experience in the past twenty odd years, I learnt the fact that following one's heart might not be sensible sometimes. However, if you have the urge for something, although it might not make any sense, why don't you just do it? Or be regreted when you can't do it because of some constraint?

I should go and give it a try, perhaps...

Human Being

I believe life is made up of series of experience. To live an interesting life, I dare to walk the road less travelled. To become a better me, I learn through trial and error. Continue with the right's, stop doing the wrong's. I am faithful to my judgement, yet make wrong decision sometimes. Afterall, others judgement can't be neglected.

I am just a human being.

Gift

gift (gft)n.

Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation

Preparing a gift to someone you fond of is enjoyable. First of all, I think of what the person might like or appreciate. Once I have an idea in mind, I would start seaching. Being a perfectionist, I try to visit as many places as possible to look for the best alternative. Somehow, heavy personal taste is involved. After I have got the item, then I would think of how to make it unique or at least special. When everything ready, the next step is wraping. I might chose a bag, a wrapping paper with ribbon, some dry grasses or flowers. Of course, a lot of time is then spent in the process of wrapping. I think of the right time to give (not necessary to be immediate) and the right means of delivery. It could be in person or by courier.

The best part is to witness the reaction of the receiver during unwrapping. It is like heaven even if the person is responding from far away.

As time goes by...

Because of following "Lost", I didn't have enough sleep for the past whole week. So, I decided to take this weekend slow just like those days in Singapore. Furthermore, I am not really in the mood as I am waiting to hearing from someone. The weather is getting cold. I have opened the window and allowed the breeze to freshen my apartment. Laying on the couch under my little cashmere silk blanket, I continued meeting with the survivers in "Lost".

Lazing at home, my head is filled with memories of my Singapore days, the neighbourhood and the people. Although I chose to move on with my life, yet Singapore is still in my heart. Now I realised why I have been keeping myself busy over the past weekends. I was not ready to face the lost of my lazy Singapore afternoons.

Slience... continue

The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention…. A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.

Quote by Rachel Naomi Remen

Childhood dreams

What was your childhood dream? To become a policeman, fireman, teacher, lawyer or a banker? I had a dream, that is to get my MBA before 30.

After living for twenty odd years, I do have some regrets in life. However, it was not in my hand. Now, approaching 30, it is time to realise if my childhood dream. Would I regret if I didn't do it?

I am brought up to be an independent adult. Is it time for me to control my fate?

一早起身又唔願起身, 返到公司又唔想做野

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