OCBC Cycle Singapore 2009

The OCBC Cycle Singapore 2009 was held on 22-February-2009. The event had 4 categories; 50km (The Super Challenge), 40 km (The Challenge), 20km (The Community Ride) and 5 km Mighty Savers Kid's Ride). Well, I did not join the race but I went for some shooting. It was quite an experience. Woke up early so that can arrive SG Flyer around 7am to do some shooting. When we arrived, there was already a challenge going on; 50km. It started at 6am (that was the time I left house). Manage to witness the winner of the event and also manage to catch the 40km challenge. Here are some photos of the cyclists and winners.

Something To Treasure

A professional photographer took our picture and it turned out nice. It was just a trial shooting but I like it. The photographer portfolio is that he was from FHM.

Migraine.. Beat Them or Join Them

What is Migraine? Migraine is defined as recurrent headache with following symtomps:-

• abdominal pain
• nausea or vomiting
• throbbing headache
• specific location of pain
• sensitivity to light and sound
• associated "aura"
• relief with sleep (headaches that awaken children, or early morning
• family history of migraines

I am having migraine now. It is a throbbing pain on my right eye ball. Everytime I hear loud sounds or uncomfortable sounds, I feel the throbbing pain. Even the slightest sound of footsteps make me wanna bang my head to the wall. And light.... the bright light really is not helping, and that is why I need to darkened the room. At least this is what the doctor advised and what I remember when daddy had his migraine when I was young. I guess I got it from dad. I remember mom had to make sure the whole room is pitch dark and we were not allowed to play in the house.

I just hope the migraine go away soon so that I can enjoy life as usual.

Doctor's advise...

• Sleep in dark room with cooling temperature
• Avoid coffee/tea/chocolate with caffeinne
• Fried/Oily food
• Sleep as much as possible
• Over-stress? Destress yourself
  

Google's Fiona Needs... Interesting

My dear SIL#2 gave me this tag and I also find it interesting about this tag. It is quite entertaining. Never knew I can have so much fun doing such things.. kinda silly to me, but it is entertaining.

So, I typed Fiona needs... and here are what appeared...

1) Fiona needs to eat
--> Haha.. this is a definite. I need to eat to live... If I don't eat, how am I suppose to enjoy life?!

2) According to Fiona: Need a new liver
--> Err... I did not tell anyone that he/she needs a liver...

3) Fiona needs insperation
--> I think the word is inspiration... but somehow the person spelt with letter-e. Yea.. I do needs inspiration. I need it all the time.

4) Fiona needs a home
--> Yes.. I do need one. I want to have a dream home.. seeing my kids running around inquisitively and having a tree-house as a play-pan.

5) Fiona needs loving
--> All the time baby.. all the time.. Who doesn't need love?

6) Fiona needs a foster home
--> No I don't. I have a wonderful family already. I love them very much.

Thank you to mummygwen to tag me.. hugs..

2009 Valentine Surprise

Yea.. It is a surprise to receive a bouquet of flowers in office.. Something I am proud of. I was grinning from east to west. Can say that I was a little bit shy and blushed becauseI was the only one who received a bouquet in my fab... At least this is what the security mentioned.

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Happy Valentines' Day to all.. Hope you had a nice day...

Another Award.. Yay

Wow... got an award twice in a row.. so nice of my SIL#2 to give me awards.. haha.. So sweet.. Thank you YL... Hugs

SIL#1 Michelle.. pls have these eventho SIL#2 gave it to you too.. hehe... I hope this cheers you up with your sudden water news...

Yay.. I Have Been Awarded

My first blog award from my SIL#1 Mich.. yay.. I am so happy.. haha.. Never knew I would receive an award from anyone.. I am honored.

For those who receives the award, here are the rules:-

Rule#1. Copy Badge “2008 Cute’s Blogger Award” and put it on your blog.

Rule#2. Link or tell a bit about the person who gave you the award...

Rule#3. Each one of you who receive this award must list down 10 facts / hobbies about yourself...

Answer to Question#2:-

Well, Michelle is my SIL. She just joined the family end of 2008. Congrats to her...

Answer to Question#3:-

(OMG.. 10 facts about myself is really worse than seating for my final year exams)

Fact#1:-

I am about 170cm tall or 5'7-8" tall.

Fact#2:-

I am half nyonya, dad is pure baba but mom is hakka lady.

Fact#3:-

I have 3 brothers.

Fact#4:-

My dad passed away when I was almost 9 years old. It was about 20 years ago. I miss my dad very much.

Fact#5:-

I am an engineer, which was never in my mind to become one, but a twist of event ended me up to be a semicon engineer.

Fact#6:-

I am related to MummyGwen and Elle.

Fact#7:-

I love the color black. Most of my clothes are dark colored or basically black.

Fact#8:-

I used to own a spitz dog named Kissmore.

Fact#9:-

I am currently out of Malaysia.

Fact#10:-

I have more than 10 pairs of shoes now. Haha...

Thanks to my SIL Mich to award me.... Thanks Mich.

Tagging my bloggers/friends... This award is for you...

1) Uncle Lee : http://moonlightnightsstarryskies.blogspot.com/

2) Faith : http://faithloveschocolate.blogspot.com/

3) Miki : http://storiesaboutme.wordpress.com/

4) Rachel : http://rachellmc.blogspot.com/

5) Irene : http://zekerene.blogspot.com/

6) SIL YL: http://mummygwen.blogspot.com/

Another Year Had Passed.... What Is Next?

Another year has passed and 2009 is an Ox year which chinese astrologers say it is not a good year... err... I am a Nyonya and a Christian, I do not believe all these lar but then again, best follow the rest.. haha.. It will be another Valentines' in Singapore for us... and I just wonder how will the people celebrate it this year as all are aware that the economy of Singapore is in crisis, especially in the Finance and Manufacturing sector.

To be honest, I went shopping last night and today and I do not see SG in crisis or recession.. Many people are still shopping.. haha, including myself. I bought a few stuffs.. Hehe.. how can a lady like me resist temptations of shopping? When you have the means, why not spend it. At least, shopping makes me happy but still within my control.

I even manage to get something practical for my darling. I took quite a long time to think what to get for him and even asked close friends what to get for a guy. Many suggested something that he likes to do. Well, basically he has what he needs and what he likes so that is totally out of the choices. As I mentioned, I went shopping yesterday and then I suddenly saw something which I know it will look good on him and also practical for him... I just hope he likes it (not sharing the picture now because he reads this blog... haha).

Last year's Valentines' that he got for me.. haha.. I just wonder what is in-store for me this year...

A Sad Event

Well, today is 4th Feb, after a day of the bad news. I went to work yesterday having many unanswered question in my thoughts about 3-Feb. When I reached office, I saw many employees waiting in the lobby. I guess they were the chosen ones. Suddenly I felt a surge of sadness in me after I get to swipe in. I wonder whom I know will be retrenched. I quickly sms my family and told them that I am safe, for now.

As 3rd Feb went by, I found out that many colleagues that I know and whom I have worked with closely are all chosen to be retrenced. I felt very mood-off to work or do any report but at the same time there was an issue during CNY week that caused 7-wafers to be scrapped under my department. Whole day was just compiling report for my department and also multi tasking for the 7-wafers scrapped report. At the same time, I was being updated by another colleague who was being retrenched. When I saw the names, I felt... "Why them? Don't they have high technical knowledge?"... many questions but all are unanswered as these are the decision of the management. No one knows how the management thinks.

Well, I can see sadness on colleagues from other departments. They are so low moraled by the event. Seeing my colleague's desk all cleaned up really made me feel sad. I had to embrace a smiley face to be positive and not totally affected by the event. I guess we are all affected by the economic crisis, be it direct or indirect. Be positive even if a negative event happen. It happens for a reason. I thank God that I have family and friends are all very concerned about me. I thank them all.

Today is 4th Feb and it seems that there were still others being retrenched. Well, life still goes on. Total 600 people were retrenched from my company to cope with the down-turn of the economic crisis. I do wish them good luck in their coming adventure. Be happy always my friends...

PS:- Sorry, no pictures to post. And I heard those who got retrenched, had good packages (based on years of service). Highest paid was 19.5 years. WOW!!!

Back To Reality After a Long CNY Holidays

I guess when CNY holidays are over, then it is really time to go back to reality.. the world of working adults. I have really enjoyed my CNY holidays where I get to meet my ex-colleagues in Sarawak and some old friends. After all, CNY is about getting together and keep in touch with friends and family. Unfortunately, I did not meet my family this year. Mom came over to SG last year, so this year I took a break from my family. Haha...

As I turned on my mobile once I arrived SG, I received an SMS from my colleague regarding a long awaiting bad news and to be exact it will be announced on 3-Feb (I read my company's email directly from the CEO). Hmm.. I guess 2009 is gonna be a tough year and I need to be strong to embrace the bad times we are facing now through the economic crisis.

Currently, this is the picture that is on my desktop. Everytime when I look at this picture, I will recall the happy times I had with my darling at Jurong Birdpark. The rich colors of the coat reminds me how rich my life is, in good times or bad times. I am happy eventhough I am facing a bad turmoil but hey, everyone has to go on with life. For me, to be happy in life is to take everything positively. Take the worse as a positive gesture then it is easier to make life go on smoothly. Well, it is easier said than done... yea... I know... but honestly, if you start to take things positively of your current situation, it is much easier to live your life even in bad times. All I can say is that just live life to the fullest and be happy. Try not to be sad all the time because it will make things worse. Anyways, I wanna wish all of you out there all the best in everything while facing the economic crisis. Be happy and smile always as smiling helps produces out endorphines and this helps you to see things positively.