I found out today that daddy's favourite flowers are red roses and that he used to give mom flowers before and after they got married. :)
For his wedding proposal, he only gave a single red rose. :) So guess what? He wants to buy mom 99 red roses now. :) Sweet, isn't it? * sigh
Friday, April 28, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Oh! Ouch...
It's bad enough I'm back in Kuching not for a holiday but due to daddy's condition. Had to beg MAS to put me on an earlier flight yesterday, and it was indeed a traumatic and dramatic experience.
* sigh
Daddy's condition is okay, not good but okay. They've put him on another chemo drug as the one he was on didn't help. Cancer's getting more aggressive. * sigh
And the saddest thing that happened to me today was that I was informed that I will NOT be nominated for the IYCS Asian Team (Term period: 2007 - 2009) as Malaysians have been involved with the Asian Team for too many terms already and it's time to give others a chance. I understand. As a sane and literate person, I do understand. But my heart is smashed broken, a dream of 11 years now nothing but ashes after a flaming fire. Ashes soaked with sewage liquid or something. I don't remember not wanting to be part of the team. It has been so long, that dream. And I was so close, so very very close to making it reality.
But it isn't my saying, is it? It's all up to God, the local movement and Asia. Everyone but me.
* sigh sigh sigh sigh - I really want to bawl now.
Why's everything going so, so wrong!
* sigh
Daddy's condition is okay, not good but okay. They've put him on another chemo drug as the one he was on didn't help. Cancer's getting more aggressive. * sigh
And the saddest thing that happened to me today was that I was informed that I will NOT be nominated for the IYCS Asian Team (Term period: 2007 - 2009) as Malaysians have been involved with the Asian Team for too many terms already and it's time to give others a chance. I understand. As a sane and literate person, I do understand. But my heart is smashed broken, a dream of 11 years now nothing but ashes after a flaming fire. Ashes soaked with sewage liquid or something. I don't remember not wanting to be part of the team. It has been so long, that dream. And I was so close, so very very close to making it reality.
But it isn't my saying, is it? It's all up to God, the local movement and Asia. Everyone but me.
* sigh sigh sigh sigh - I really want to bawl now.
Why's everything going so, so wrong!
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Love you, Mom.
For April 17th, 2006
I know things aren't easy now, for you and for the rest of us. And the mood of celebrating just isn't there.
I know you're most probably depressed and today, being your day, might not help at all.
I really wish things were alright, and I bet you wish the same, but things aren't really fine.
But I'm sure everything will turn out fine. No matter what, Mom, I hope your day was still 'OK'.
Happy Birthday Mommy. I love you so much.
I know things aren't easy now, for you and for the rest of us. And the mood of celebrating just isn't there.
I know you're most probably depressed and today, being your day, might not help at all.
I really wish things were alright, and I bet you wish the same, but things aren't really fine.
But I'm sure everything will turn out fine. No matter what, Mom, I hope your day was still 'OK'.
Happy Birthday Mommy. I love you so much.
Saturday, April 15, 2006
And they say that friendship lasts forever.
Gee. I always thought THAT was true. Until....
She left, deciding that what we had just wasn't enough for her.
He left to start his own family.
She left, returning home to her parental nest.
He left, forced to return to his 'family jail'.
He left, attending to the needs of his dear one.
She left, occupied with part time work and her studies.
She left, wandering to places far and near, meeting new friends and 'dear old' ones.
She left, too caught up with her own world.
He left, owing everyone a large debt (each).
She left, finding friends who are much more fun.
She left, getting herself attached and depressed with other stuff.
He left, when chatting he'll always say 'ttul'.
And finally she also left, getting a job that works forever.
And the ones that stay are either too young, too foreign or too far.
We were soul mates just last year. We now brush shoulders as strangers.
I may be around. But I may also 'just' be around, 'just' outside looking in. 'Just' sitting and smiling yet unfeeling.
And they say friendship lasts forever? - Bull-
She left, deciding that what we had just wasn't enough for her.
He left to start his own family.
She left, returning home to her parental nest.
He left, forced to return to his 'family jail'.
He left, attending to the needs of his dear one.
She left, occupied with part time work and her studies.
She left, wandering to places far and near, meeting new friends and 'dear old' ones.
She left, too caught up with her own world.
He left, owing everyone a large debt (each).
She left, finding friends who are much more fun.
She left, getting herself attached and depressed with other stuff.
He left, when chatting he'll always say 'ttul'.
And finally she also left, getting a job that works forever.
And the ones that stay are either too young, too foreign or too far.
We were soul mates just last year. We now brush shoulders as strangers.
I may be around. But I may also 'just' be around, 'just' outside looking in. 'Just' sitting and smiling yet unfeeling.
And they say friendship lasts forever? - Bull-
Thursday, April 13, 2006
:) Bangga diri.
Something to boost my self- esteem. :)
p.s. I'm not the young mom!! :)
p.p.s.And 24's just a number. :) I'm 18, really.
p.s. I'm not the young mom!! :)
p.p.s.And 24's just a number. :) I'm 18, really.
To the man I love the most! :)
For April 10, 2006
Happy 64th Birthday Daddy! :)
I'm so sorry for not being able to make it back this year but I hope and pray that there will be many, many more birthdays to celebrate with you in the future.
Love you so much not being near you hurts.
Be good and eat your meals. :)
Happy 64th Birthday Daddy! :)
I'm so sorry for not being able to make it back this year but I hope and pray that there will be many, many more birthdays to celebrate with you in the future.
Love you so much not being near you hurts.
Be good and eat your meals. :)
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
A weekend at Singapore
Friday (April 7)
Left for Singapore from KL Sentral by train at 10.30 in the evening. Got a bunk. It was pretty tough climbing to the top bunk for the first time.
Had a long chat with Fiona (+ a few bites of puffs and tarts). Snoozed.
The sleep was pretty fine but waking up was a bit of a problem.
Saturday (April 8)
Getting off the bunk was a huge prob!!
Went to the loo at JB and had horrible coughing problems. Got back on the train and off again at Woodlands in Singapore. After getting our passports chopped and all, we went back to the train and headed to Singapore's KTM station.
Got a cab to Geylang (yeah I know it's a red light district, but I've been to Pattaya so Geylang's fine!!) and checked in after breakfast at some market area of the HDB flats. Ooo.. found out that prostitution houses here are indicated with red numbers for their house numbers! Surprisingly, breakfast only cost S$2/-!! For a slice of pork, 2 vege and rice. Drinks weren't that cheap though.
Checking in, I washed up before we headed to the Al-junied MRT station. Took a ride down to Bugis and headed for Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. The librarian in charge was pretty 'chuen' but there was a nice one.
Left for a walk and visited Sts. Peter's and Paul's. Walked a bit more and finally headed back to NAFA. Fiona was trying her best to finish up photostating her notes but the librarian who stayed back was sporting and all. She even walked us to the National Library and Victoria Street.
After a snack at Ms. Clarity's cafe, I realised how horrible my migraine was becoming. Managed to get a nap at some sofa at the ground floor. *phew.
While waiting for Fiona, I headed for a long walk alone and took some nice pictures. Walked till the Esplanade and back. I couldn't find the Stamford Raffles' Statue but without a map, I got back to the library in one piece. :)
Did a bit of shopping at Bugis Junction and had dinner at Bugis Street. Headed back to Geylang by taxi. Saw some rowdy men but all was fine. :)
Slept early. I'm so, so tired.
Sunday (April 9)
Practically crawled out of bed to get the day started. Got a cab to Katong area and started taking pictures from there all the way along Joo Chiat Rd. and reached Koon Seng Rd. Saw red triangles and mistaken that for a 'sign' of a prostitution house. :) Hopped on a bus after breakfast and headed to Lavender MRT station. Switched at City Hall, Dhoby Gaut and got off at China Town.
Met this really nice future tourist guide, Gideon, who shared a lot of stories with us. Walked from Pagoda Street, past Temple Street, along Trengganu Street and Smith Street, crossed South Bridge Road, up Ann Siang Hill, along Ann Siang Road, Club Street and finally stopped for a break at Don's at China Street. Ate the best shepherd's pie and chicken pie ever with cheese cake and choc fudge as dessert. YUM.
And then... we headed to Chin Chew Street, past Nankin Street, Hokkien Street and walked along Pekin Street, crossed the road (no idea what's the name le) to Market Street and past Malacca Street towards Chulia Street and finally reached Boat Quay.
Nice Salvador Dali statue greeted us. The view was nice. :) Took some pics and headed to Raffles MRT towards Somerset where we got off and made a HUGE FREAKING round up Emerald Hill and Carnind Hill. Gee. Getting on the taxi was like going to heaven. I was already too tired to talk properly.
Getting off at the National Library, I managed to get a bit of rest before mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral along Victoria Street. Was okay the mass, a bit weird though.
After mass, I made my 'pilgrimage' to the Merlion statue. Walking along Hill Street, I passed Good Shepherd's Church and the Fire Station. Walked towards a very cool looking bridge, past it and headed to see the Raffles Landing Site. Past some cool museum with a nice restaurant and human like black statues towards Victoria Theatre and Victoria Memorial. Gee, I didn't know I was so famous here. :P Took some pics of Raffles in black and headed towards the Merlion.
It was good seeing Singapore's infamous icon - the real thing - after seeing replicas, pictures, keychains, magnets (you name it) of it for years and years. :) Satisfied I headed to Raffles MRT. My legs were so sore and numb I could hardly move.
But I got off at Bugis and met Fiona at Bugis Junction and did some shopping with her, had dinner of McD's 'fan-tastic', took a bit more pics and finally headed back to the hotel.
Gawd.. my leg hurt so bad with blisters and sore muscles I wanted to bawl and go to sleep. But I took a shower, talked to Fiona a bit and only slept then.
Good day. I never knew I could walk so much. This beats the Malacca trip (the walking, I mean)..
I should seriously consider investing in a pair of sports shoes. :) My feet are starting to look horribly ugly with all the scars. :) Feels 'yeh' though.
Monday (April 10)
Hopped onto a taxi, went to the Singapore KTM station and headed home!!! Oh yeah, the KTM broke down for half an hour at Gemas (some forlorn place in between Johore and N9!!) Met a nice Sri Lankan family. Fiona's hubby brought us for 'lunch' at 5 at Bangsar. :)
And my trips with Fiona officially ended.
Very good trip. Very, very good. :)
Left for Singapore from KL Sentral by train at 10.30 in the evening. Got a bunk. It was pretty tough climbing to the top bunk for the first time.
Had a long chat with Fiona (+ a few bites of puffs and tarts). Snoozed.
The sleep was pretty fine but waking up was a bit of a problem.
Saturday (April 8)
Getting off the bunk was a huge prob!!
Went to the loo at JB and had horrible coughing problems. Got back on the train and off again at Woodlands in Singapore. After getting our passports chopped and all, we went back to the train and headed to Singapore's KTM station.
Got a cab to Geylang (yeah I know it's a red light district, but I've been to Pattaya so Geylang's fine!!) and checked in after breakfast at some market area of the HDB flats. Ooo.. found out that prostitution houses here are indicated with red numbers for their house numbers! Surprisingly, breakfast only cost S$2/-!! For a slice of pork, 2 vege and rice. Drinks weren't that cheap though.
Checking in, I washed up before we headed to the Al-junied MRT station. Took a ride down to Bugis and headed for Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. The librarian in charge was pretty 'chuen' but there was a nice one.
Left for a walk and visited Sts. Peter's and Paul's. Walked a bit more and finally headed back to NAFA. Fiona was trying her best to finish up photostating her notes but the librarian who stayed back was sporting and all. She even walked us to the National Library and Victoria Street.
After a snack at Ms. Clarity's cafe, I realised how horrible my migraine was becoming. Managed to get a nap at some sofa at the ground floor. *phew.
While waiting for Fiona, I headed for a long walk alone and took some nice pictures. Walked till the Esplanade and back. I couldn't find the Stamford Raffles' Statue but without a map, I got back to the library in one piece. :)
Did a bit of shopping at Bugis Junction and had dinner at Bugis Street. Headed back to Geylang by taxi. Saw some rowdy men but all was fine. :)
Slept early. I'm so, so tired.
Sunday (April 9)
Practically crawled out of bed to get the day started. Got a cab to Katong area and started taking pictures from there all the way along Joo Chiat Rd. and reached Koon Seng Rd. Saw red triangles and mistaken that for a 'sign' of a prostitution house. :) Hopped on a bus after breakfast and headed to Lavender MRT station. Switched at City Hall, Dhoby Gaut and got off at China Town.
Met this really nice future tourist guide, Gideon, who shared a lot of stories with us. Walked from Pagoda Street, past Temple Street, along Trengganu Street and Smith Street, crossed South Bridge Road, up Ann Siang Hill, along Ann Siang Road, Club Street and finally stopped for a break at Don's at China Street. Ate the best shepherd's pie and chicken pie ever with cheese cake and choc fudge as dessert. YUM.
And then... we headed to Chin Chew Street, past Nankin Street, Hokkien Street and walked along Pekin Street, crossed the road (no idea what's the name le) to Market Street and past Malacca Street towards Chulia Street and finally reached Boat Quay.
Nice Salvador Dali statue greeted us. The view was nice. :) Took some pics and headed to Raffles MRT towards Somerset where we got off and made a HUGE FREAKING round up Emerald Hill and Carnind Hill. Gee. Getting on the taxi was like going to heaven. I was already too tired to talk properly.
Getting off at the National Library, I managed to get a bit of rest before mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral along Victoria Street. Was okay the mass, a bit weird though.
After mass, I made my 'pilgrimage' to the Merlion statue. Walking along Hill Street, I passed Good Shepherd's Church and the Fire Station. Walked towards a very cool looking bridge, past it and headed to see the Raffles Landing Site. Past some cool museum with a nice restaurant and human like black statues towards Victoria Theatre and Victoria Memorial. Gee, I didn't know I was so famous here. :P Took some pics of Raffles in black and headed towards the Merlion.
It was good seeing Singapore's infamous icon - the real thing - after seeing replicas, pictures, keychains, magnets (you name it) of it for years and years. :) Satisfied I headed to Raffles MRT. My legs were so sore and numb I could hardly move.
But I got off at Bugis and met Fiona at Bugis Junction and did some shopping with her, had dinner of McD's 'fan-tastic', took a bit more pics and finally headed back to the hotel.
Gawd.. my leg hurt so bad with blisters and sore muscles I wanted to bawl and go to sleep. But I took a shower, talked to Fiona a bit and only slept then.
Good day. I never knew I could walk so much. This beats the Malacca trip (the walking, I mean)..
I should seriously consider investing in a pair of sports shoes. :) My feet are starting to look horribly ugly with all the scars. :) Feels 'yeh' though.
Monday (April 10)
Hopped onto a taxi, went to the Singapore KTM station and headed home!!! Oh yeah, the KTM broke down for half an hour at Gemas (some forlorn place in between Johore and N9!!) Met a nice Sri Lankan family. Fiona's hubby brought us for 'lunch' at 5 at Bangsar. :)
And my trips with Fiona officially ended.
Very good trip. Very, very good. :)
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