Verdict 10/10 (because I need to support my own creation! HAHAHA)
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Prawn aglio olio
On a random Sunday afternoon, I decided to cook.
Verdict 10/10 (because I need to support my own creation! HAHAHA)
Verdict 10/10 (because I need to support my own creation! HAHAHA)
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Little Maltese
I have the cutest and cleverest dog that will go wake my mum up when she knows that I'm stuck outside the door, without a key to come in late at night. Happened not once but twice. how can I not love her? <3
Monday, October 03, 2011
Sunday, October 02, 2011
3rd year and still going strong.
did a yearly reflection
that was what i wrote in 2009
http://averysillywoman.blogspot.com/2009/10/exactly-1-year.html
2010
http://averysillywoman.blogspot.com/2010/10/2-years.html
and now 2011, my 3rd year with them! :)
today marks my 3rd year anniversary with Bishan Home. (this is now officially one of my longest job!) I often thought of moving on to other sector, working with a different group of people but somehow i'm still here. friends are always asking me "when are you moving on? we are waiting for you!" yes it's definitely not easy to leave at least for me, after all my residents are my family now after 3 years with them. do you ever leave your family behind? but of course i know when it's time to go, i have to go. so now i will still continue working hard for them. :)
through my journey with BH, i'm really thankful to meet friends/ volunteers/ partners who are really supportive of what i'm doing and always ready to learn a helping hand whenever i need it. i know i can always count on them. they bring hope not only to my residents but me too. thank you and i trust our friendship will not end here. <3
and of course i have to thank both my bosses for giving me lots of opportunities to perform and nurturing me to become who i am. it's because of you believing in me that i can achieve all i have today. i did so many things that i never knew i'm capable of achieving, i overcome my stage fright to give speeches, you put me in charge of important event and trust that i will not screw up. thank you for always believing in me and you make me believe in myself too.
when the going gets tough... i'm finding it increasingly hard to continue with all the increased responsibilities, things and people that i have to deal with. i'm starting to feel tired of everything that i'm doing and sometimes not giving my best too. guilty. i know it's not a good sign to be feeling this way and again i need to learn to handle and overcome this by myself. i need to find my way back.
not having an easy time but i'm not giving up.
one volunteer sent this to me. thank you, i will hang on! :)
working in this industry,i get to see many different sides of human. people who are capable of showering love to a complete stranger, people who are still not willing to accept them as who they are and judge them base on their disability. it hurts to see people reacting strongly to them, avoiding them and even making rude remarks about them.
often i get questions like "why are you doing what you are doing?" "isnt it sad to work with them?"
after working with my residents, i'm more aware of the difficulties faced by them and their families. it's sad that people are still not willing to include them as part of the community, not willing to step into their world to understand them. i'm always hearing stories about the terrible things the people are doing to them like showing disgusted look when they see them. sigh, the world will be a better place to stay in if everyone can be more understanding and tolerance towards one and another.
so everyday i'm telling myself, i want to create more awareness for them. to share my stories with all my volunteers/ friends and hopefully through me and my little stories they are able to see another side of them. but of course i know at the end of the day, it's best for them to come and experience it themselves, to create their own stories.
i have learnt so much from my residents. every moment spent with them is a moment i treasure. they taught me valuable lessons that i can never learn in school. most importantly, they taught me about love and acceptance.
"For I'm one of the children, so special and few, that came here to learn, the same lessons as you. that love is acceptance."
looking at their happy faces every time when they see me makes me happy and that's what keeps me going every day. the warm smile on their faces never fails to make me feel better after a long day at work. and i often caught myself smiling to myself thinking about all my random encounter/ conversation with them. trust me, they are really loveable. :)
that was what i wrote in 2009
http://averysillywoman.blogspot.com/2009/10/exactly-1-year.html
2010
http://averysillywoman.blogspot.com/2010/10/2-years.html
and now 2011, my 3rd year with them! :)
today marks my 3rd year anniversary with Bishan Home. (this is now officially one of my longest job!) I often thought of moving on to other sector, working with a different group of people but somehow i'm still here. friends are always asking me "when are you moving on? we are waiting for you!" yes it's definitely not easy to leave at least for me, after all my residents are my family now after 3 years with them. do you ever leave your family behind? but of course i know when it's time to go, i have to go. so now i will still continue working hard for them. :)
through my journey with BH, i'm really thankful to meet friends/ volunteers/ partners who are really supportive of what i'm doing and always ready to learn a helping hand whenever i need it. i know i can always count on them. they bring hope not only to my residents but me too. thank you and i trust our friendship will not end here. <3
and of course i have to thank both my bosses for giving me lots of opportunities to perform and nurturing me to become who i am. it's because of you believing in me that i can achieve all i have today. i did so many things that i never knew i'm capable of achieving, i overcome my stage fright to give speeches, you put me in charge of important event and trust that i will not screw up. thank you for always believing in me and you make me believe in myself too.when the going gets tough... i'm finding it increasingly hard to continue with all the increased responsibilities, things and people that i have to deal with. i'm starting to feel tired of everything that i'm doing and sometimes not giving my best too. guilty. i know it's not a good sign to be feeling this way and again i need to learn to handle and overcome this by myself. i need to find my way back.
not having an easy time but i'm not giving up.
one volunteer sent this to me. thank you, i will hang on! :)working in this industry,i get to see many different sides of human. people who are capable of showering love to a complete stranger, people who are still not willing to accept them as who they are and judge them base on their disability. it hurts to see people reacting strongly to them, avoiding them and even making rude remarks about them.
often i get questions like "why are you doing what you are doing?" "isnt it sad to work with them?"
after working with my residents, i'm more aware of the difficulties faced by them and their families. it's sad that people are still not willing to include them as part of the community, not willing to step into their world to understand them. i'm always hearing stories about the terrible things the people are doing to them like showing disgusted look when they see them. sigh, the world will be a better place to stay in if everyone can be more understanding and tolerance towards one and another.
so everyday i'm telling myself, i want to create more awareness for them. to share my stories with all my volunteers/ friends and hopefully through me and my little stories they are able to see another side of them. but of course i know at the end of the day, it's best for them to come and experience it themselves, to create their own stories.
i have learnt so much from my residents. every moment spent with them is a moment i treasure. they taught me valuable lessons that i can never learn in school. most importantly, they taught me about love and acceptance.
"For I'm one of the children, so special and few, that came here to learn, the same lessons as you. that love is acceptance."
looking at their happy faces every time when they see me makes me happy and that's what keeps me going every day. the warm smile on their faces never fails to make me feel better after a long day at work. and i often caught myself smiling to myself thinking about all my random encounter/ conversation with them. trust me, they are really loveable. :)
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
ThaiPan Restaurant
Round 2 of food tasting for anniversary and this time round colleague introduced us ThaiPan Restaurant.
The boss is really nice to come down specially to our office with lots of delicious food for us to try! And he is a really nice and patient man, trying his best to answer all 101 questions that we posted for him. Hehe
Anyway food is really nice! Specially his olive rice which everyone voted as no 1! yes we will be ordering from him. And now food settled for my event! Woots
The boss is really nice to come down specially to our office with lots of delicious food for us to try! And he is a really nice and patient man, trying his best to answer all 101 questions that we posted for him. Hehe
Anyway food is really nice! Specially his olive rice which everyone voted as no 1! yes we will be ordering from him. And now food settled for my event! Woots
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
food foooood
food tasting for anniversary!
western food at some random shop in Bishan area
still deciding the menu for that day..
thought it's nice and edible but the men doesnt find it fantastic.
oh well..
Chicken cutlet rice (first choice)western food at some random shop in Bishan area
still deciding the menu for that day..
thought it's nice and edible but the men doesnt find it fantastic.
oh well..
Chicken Cutlet (edible)
Meat Ball spaghetti (meeehh)
Meat Ball spaghetti (meeehh)
Seafood spaghetti (meeeeh)
less than 2 weeks left to my event.
and im stressing up big time.
too much things to handle until im getting a bit lost.
i hope i dont miss out any important details/ sequences for that day.
and nobody play me out pleaseeeeeee!
*PRAYING HARD!*
less than 2 weeks left to my event.
and im stressing up big time.
too much things to handle until im getting a bit lost.
i hope i dont miss out any important details/ sequences for that day.
and nobody play me out pleaseeeeeee!
*PRAYING HARD!*
Monday, September 26, 2011
The art of The Mingle
I need to master this to avoid awkward moment during networking session which I really draaaaaaaaaggg to go.
And sometimes I really sucks at networking, specially starting the conversation first with a stranger in a totally new environment. CUI
And sometimes I really sucks at networking, specially starting the conversation first with a stranger in a totally new environment. CUI
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday afternoon
sad to say, that's going to be my routine till my event is over.
soon sooooooon! :)
soon sooooooon! :)
A different Wednesday night
Instead of going home or out with friends everyday, I decided to engage myself with other more meaningful activities.
Be a volunteer (:
basically helping them with their studies.. i know i sucks at mine but i'm really trying their best to help them.....
Be a volunteer (:
basically helping them with their studies.. i know i sucks at mine but i'm really trying their best to help them.....
and we always end the night with games. the only thing that they look forward too.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sunflowers
Designing the invitation card and t shirt design for this year anniversary.
what i did for our past anniversaries
11th anniversary - as we walk hand in hand together
12th anniversary - a tribute to our volunteers
For this year i decided to choose sunflower because I love sunflower and it's a happy flower that gives people hope and love. I think. (: and mainly because i really want to move away from using body parts (hands, legs)
Some say my sunflower looks like lotus, chrysanthemum, golden MANGO?? CUI!
Random conversation with boss..
Boss- sunflower petals are slim! Yours too fat!
Me- because I'm short and fat, that's why my sunflower follow me!
HAHAHAHHA!
First try
what i did for our past anniversaries
11th anniversary - as we walk hand in hand together
12th anniversary - a tribute to our volunteers
For this year i decided to choose sunflower because I love sunflower and it's a happy flower that gives people hope and love. I think. (: and mainly because i really want to move away from using body parts (hands, legs)
Some say my sunflower looks like lotus, chrysanthemum, golden MANGO?? CUI!
Random conversation with boss..
Boss- sunflower petals are slim! Yours too fat!
Me- because I'm short and fat, that's why my sunflower follow me!
HAHAHAHHA!
First try
Second try
do they look like sunflower to you?
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Less than a month
24 days left to be exact.. Stress level is building up. Again my nightmare event (company's anniversary) is back to haunt me. Always giving me sleepless nights and turning me into one cranky old lady.
This is my third year doing it and I hope it's the last. (btw, I said the same thing last year.)
Random conversation with a friend
Me- I'm busy with my anniversary planning now. Will only be free after mid oct.
Him- why is it always you? You told me no more last year!
Me- I can never run away from it. :(
Last year was the worst.. I almost had a mental breakdown because of that. Too many things on-going at once and there is only 1 me left to handle it. Yes people are always telling me to delegate, delegate and delegate. But who can I delegate it to and not having to see the very unpleasant look on their faces? And not forgetting coming back to me with one million and one questions that you can/ should just make the decisions yourself! And report back to me instead of asking.
Not forgetting many people are already overloaded with their current work commitments. Who will be happy to be given additional tasks to do? Oh crap.
At the end of the day I learnt it's best to always rely on yourself. because you will never betray and screw yourself up!
I just need to rant.
This is my third year doing it and I hope it's the last. (btw, I said the same thing last year.)
Random conversation with a friend
Me- I'm busy with my anniversary planning now. Will only be free after mid oct.
Him- why is it always you? You told me no more last year!
Me- I can never run away from it. :(
Last year was the worst.. I almost had a mental breakdown because of that. Too many things on-going at once and there is only 1 me left to handle it. Yes people are always telling me to delegate, delegate and delegate. But who can I delegate it to and not having to see the very unpleasant look on their faces? And not forgetting coming back to me with one million and one questions that you can/ should just make the decisions yourself! And report back to me instead of asking.
Not forgetting many people are already overloaded with their current work commitments. Who will be happy to be given additional tasks to do? Oh crap.
At the end of the day I learnt it's best to always rely on yourself. because you will never betray and screw yourself up!
I just need to rant.
Vivanity Lab
go go go!
shop shop shop!
BUY BUY BUY!!!
but anyway if you are not buying, you should visit too to look at their pretty photos!! :D
shop shop shop!
BUY BUY BUY!!!
but anyway if you are not buying, you should visit too to look at their pretty photos!! :D
Monday, September 19, 2011
it's over!
My first time as a emcee for cousin's wedding. And to be frank I was really reluctant to go on stage.
Oh boy I was really nervous and worried. All my relatives were there, 'staring' at me. STRESSSSS!.
Random conversation with my co emcee that day on stage.
Me: Stage fright HOW?!? I don't know what to say! shit.
Co emcee: HUH? just say anything. If you don't start talking, I can't talk!!
HAHAHAHAHA. That was right before the start of the dinner.
Another incident while hosting.
Me: SHIT! MY LEG CRAMP! HOWHOW?
People were telling me to drink more alcohol to loosen myself up. And I did. Drowning myself with wine and hard liquor. seriously it helps! Was much better during the second part of hosting. I was so HIGH that I talk nonsense! CUI!! But I dont think I did anything silly to embarrass myself further. HAHAHAHA
thinking back now, it was really funny with all those silly stunts that I pulled. :x .
but anyhow that conclude my first time emceeing and hopefully it's the last!
Oh boy I was really nervous and worried. All my relatives were there, 'staring' at me. STRESSSSS!.
Random conversation with my co emcee that day on stage.
Me: Stage fright HOW?!? I don't know what to say! shit.
Co emcee: HUH? just say anything. If you don't start talking, I can't talk!!
HAHAHAHAHA. That was right before the start of the dinner.
Another incident while hosting.
Me: SHIT! MY LEG CRAMP! HOWHOW?
People were telling me to drink more alcohol to loosen myself up. And I did. Drowning myself with wine and hard liquor. seriously it helps! Was much better during the second part of hosting. I was so HIGH that I talk nonsense! CUI!! But I dont think I did anything silly to embarrass myself further. HAHAHAHA
thinking back now, it was really funny with all those silly stunts that I pulled. :x .
but anyhow that conclude my first time emceeing and hopefully it's the last!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Confession time.
It started off with me sending them this picture during group chat.
And suddenly they talked about the weekend at bun's house when they ransack his p*orn collection!! CUI! Was laughing the whole time to myself like an idiot in office while reading their chat! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Damn I miss out the fun that day!
And suddenly they talked about the weekend at bun's house when they ransack his p*orn collection!! CUI! Was laughing the whole time to myself like an idiot in office while reading their chat! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Damn I miss out the fun that day!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
blogger app!
A bit slow but I finally downloaded blogger app on iPhone. And they finally came out with one for iPhone!
And now trying out my first entry using the app.. So far so good...
And now trying out my first entry using the app.. So far so good...
Monday, September 12, 2011
new hairstyle!
believe it or not
this is my new hairstyle.
and the different reaction from my friends is hilarious when i posted this on facebook.
and this morning the most classic comment from my colleague "when i saw your photo... OH SHIT! what if she come and ask me how's my hair on monday morning?? HOW AM I GOING TO TELL HER THAT IT'S REALLY UGLY?!?!"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
and not to worry, i'm not that stupid to walk around with that hairstyle and let everyone laugh at me!!
the real thing. just perm a little at the ends and side to make it more volume.
this is my new hairstyle.
and the different reaction from my friends is hilarious when i posted this on facebook.
and this morning the most classic comment from my colleague "when i saw your photo... OH SHIT! what if she come and ask me how's my hair on monday morning?? HOW AM I GOING TO TELL HER THAT IT'S REALLY UGLY?!?!"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
and not to worry, i'm not that stupid to walk around with that hairstyle and let everyone laugh at me!!
the real thing. just perm a little at the ends and side to make it more volume.
Friday, September 09, 2011
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
colleague's birthday!
uncle bill's 70th birthday!
as he is a super random and full of crap/ nonsense uncle, i decided to play a mini prank on him!
and now the real birthday cake!
and everyone was saying that he seems more happy with his special cake.
as he is a super random and full of crap/ nonsense uncle, i decided to play a mini prank on him!
his very special cake! HAHAHA
and now the real birthday cake!
and everyone was saying that he seems more happy with his special cake.
Monday, September 05, 2011
Thursday, September 01, 2011
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