When you are reading this, I'm probably already on the plane or have already reached Taiwan..
I have a mission to accomplished on the trip there.. Somebody is going to change her status when she's back from Taiwan.. Hiaks..
Secret, if you know who I'm referring to, don't tell her.. :P
And Don't miss my presence :) Be back soon!
If I don't return, I've probably found a handsome Daniel Wu-lookalike partner there..
hahahas~ Hope you guys enjoy yr trip to different part of the World too! Love you guys! :D
Toodle-oo~
♥ Crystal danced around 5:30 AM
Monday, April 19, 2010
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Don't feel right! I feel a bit lost! And I haven pack my luggage even though I'm flying off in app 30hrs time!
arghh.. I wish I had more time!
And Jace just mentioned that Daniel Wu is getting hitched! :( BOO!
♥ Crystal danced around 10:02 PM
Opera
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Instead of packing my stuff tonight, I went with my mum to shop for TW stuff, picnic stuff and change currency..
With our heavy loots, we went home first then head out to support my GodMa..
Actually GM wanted me to help her buy some stuff back from TW so she wanted to pass me the sample, and mum wanted to watch opera, so we decided to support GM when she performing..
In case you are wondering, my GM is an opera singer/performer or whatever you call it, and she already had 30 over years of experience in it.. wooww~ and she's still have the passion for it! How cool!
Grandpa used to bring me to watch it when I was much younger but given my standard of comprehension for Hokkien, I barely understand a thing..
Today, my standard for Hokkien improved tremendously.. hahas.. like real! At least quite a bit of improvement compared to previously!
So when I was there, at the make-shift 'theatre', watching the opera from backstage really enlightened me.. Never mind tt you're laughing at me, or my limited comprehension for the language spoken! hahas..
I think it is a form of art - seeing how the performers put on their makeup and costumes to the point when they are performing on stage.. Though I can only comprehend 50% of the content, and had ppl explained to me what's really happening.. Its kinda a 'wow' moment for me and I really enjoyed it..
At the start, I was trying to hint my mum to go home cos I want to prepare some stuff for tml.. And towards the middle, it was mummy bugging me to go back home and me, ignoring her.. hahahas.
The performers which was my GM's friends.. Asked me to try putting on the makeup and costumes.. hahahs.. I thought it was funny at first so I rejected but I should have try it.. Who knows 10 years down the road, I may take over my GM's legacy and sing opera too? lols..
That will happen only, if I can master my CHINESE and HOKKIEN.. For now, I want to go and support GM, and watch opera again!! :D
A series of transformation~ Introducing my GM! tadahs~
Pretty GM! I wish I have a better camera with me.. This photo don't do her justice..
Out on stage! Like finally, aft 2 hrs of doing makeup and putting on the costume..
GM in wedding robe.. She didnt want to marry tt fellow and was thinking of solution. The Arrival of the emperor~ hahas so drama!
:D
♥ Crystal danced around 2:18 AM
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Advertorial
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Quite funny. Found my company's advertorial on FACEBOOK!!
Yesterday went to Sentosa for Amazing Race organized by our own Wheelock Event Committee Team.. I heard of Amazing race but to personally participate in one, was a totally uhm.. awesome thing, I guess... And I did not harbor any thought of winning or stuff like that.. I am really just out to have our last fun together. It was a really great race for us to know more about Cohort 3 and also, a last fun journey for Cohort 2..
I joined the race as an individual player for the chance of grouping with ppl in my cohort that I never have the chance to work with throughout our two years in Wheelock College..
I'm glad I did!
At the start of ytd, met Izzy when I was on the way to Vivo.. And she cheekily asked me whether I know who's in my team.. In the end, she told me that she was one of them..
Which was so cool! And then she continued with two other friends' name.. hahas.. My immediate reaction was, 'Are you serious?!' I kept joking about stuff like them holding umbrella on the beach and complaining abt the running and weather.. (And they really did so during the race, holding umbrella while walking on the beach thing was the most classic! LOL) But I was really out to have fun and not exactly to compete with others..
Two other members from the other cohort joined our team, and the first word that they said to us after introducing themselves was, 'We are here to win the race!', fulled of enthusiasm! hahas.. My immediately reaction was 'Oh! We are here to win the race too!' hahas.. I can't believe I said that.. But I guess, it kinda heighten the spirit of the team.. Not forgetting that my other two teammates were whining..
Surprisingly, We leaded the first round.. Everyone was shocked! The other players and the organizers.. hahas.. me included.. 1 of my teammate was so confident, and jokingly mentioning that there isnt a need to be worried about since we are leading. Another mentionedabout the hare and the tortoise story immediately..
And true enough, the curse came true.. Different teams overtook us at different part of the race.. But the encouragement from one another kept the team going..
It was totally crazy running and 'swimming' around Sentosa under the scotching hot sun! And randomly grabbing tourist was perhaps the most crazy stuff I did, apart from the random dancing act.. Bet the tourist was super happy about it, surrounded by girls! And he happily requested for a group shot at the end of the task..
Anyway with the running and touring in Sentosa, I think I can work at Sentosa as a tour guide, like seriously.. I know Sentosa like my own home..
Thanks to SPF 120 sunblock lotion or I'll prob have suffered from a bad sunburn.. And in the process of racing, I injured my foot. But not wanting to dampen my team's morale, I kept mum about it until towards the end.. I'm glad I did, because I had never see my other two members/coursemates so enthusiastic before.. Touching sight! :D
In the end, a totally, unbelievable big surprise! We came in FIRST at the end of the race! Yeah, totally unbelievable.. I thought that I was going to die in the race :P We won vouchers from Ben&Jerry, Isetan and alot of tibits.. yeahness..
First! :D
No doubt, I really had lots of fun! But no way am I going to do it again, cause it's totally crazyyy and crazzy and crazzy! But it was a great one to end off this Wheelock Journey.. you guys rock to the max :D
Some of us stayed behind after the event due to the heavy downpour shortly after the race.. Even when everyone left, a group of us girls stayed behind and played captain's ball.. So old school.. I was the 'catcher' as I can't run anymore with my injured foot..
While we were playing, a group of guys challenge us to a game.. I mean initiate a game with us. The enthusiastic me :P quickly agreed to it.. Sorry girls for my over-enthu! But I did pre-warned the girls to be careful cause the opponent team seemed strong and were make up of the majority - guys. Very likely they might play rough. Imagine having us 6 girls, with an additional guy and girl joining us compared to the other team who had at least 5 guys and 2 girls.
hahas.. And I think those words really helped, magically! Cause in the end it was my girls who were playing rough! LOL.. I heard that they stamped on their opponents' foot, hit their chest, face, back and stuff.. hahas.. ok, it was accidentally :P
Seeing their enthusiasm, the 'pai-ka' me, a nickname given by the fellow who joined our team, decided to be really enthu too.. Managed to catch hold of most of the scoring by my team without a care for my foot.. But I think I can go and join the national team after the game.. hahahahas~
Idiotic Act.. hahas.. Cause I wanted to 'dance in the rain'..
And yeah.. Lady luck was really shinning on me ytd.. We won with 15-11.. :P
Winners :D
All these memories reminded me of secondary school days in many ways.. Like the picnic I had with Chiaz at Sentosa, and we girls hugging together under the hut in the heavy downpour which was directly in front of the same pavilion that we were gathering ytd.. And now, I had another good memory to add on :D
loves~
We bathed, cont to hang out at vivo before going home, bathed again and knockout totally!
Woke up with aching body and slightly swollen foot.. Mum said I looked like a big gorilla, specially the way I was limping and moving ard.. achnessss go away~ Don't spoil my holiday!
♥ Crystal danced around 11:26 PM
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thank You!
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Yr departure had a great impact of me.. It still makes my heart feel heavy at times.. However, I will like to say a big Thank you to you! You make me cherish the ppl ard me, especially my family and friends whom I love and were impt to my life, much more than ever..
Thank you! I hope you're at a better place like paradiz without a thing to worry :)
See you then!
♥ Crystal danced around 2:39 AM
Thursday, April 15, 2010
End of school
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Today marks the end of SCHOOOL -life!
Today, I ended my last class, presented my last presentation, submitted my last assignment, last sat in the classroom of level 5 Blk 52/53, marked my last attendance and my last class with the cohort!
Really thank each and everyone of you for being a big part of my life.. You guys were totally awesome, each and everyone of you! And you will be greatly and deeply missed!
In fact, I am already missing you guys now...
Although its the last class, I don't exactly feel relax, of things like that.. Instead, I felt a little lost.. Spending a big part of my life doing and rushing assignments, late nights, churning and vomiting essays and reflections, doing research and research and research.. And now, everything's is over!? Can't believe what've say.. :(
Although, it has all come to an end.. I still feel totally weird.................
♥ Crystal danced around 1:57 AM
Saturday, April 10, 2010
In memory of Dr. Joan Bergstrom
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This particular video consists of quotes that late Dr Joan Bergstrom shared with Geri. Geri shared this with us so I'm going to share it with all of you too..
Really like this video, it means alot to me too.. It reminds me of late Dr Bergstorm, a friend who had recently left this world, and the many people whom I've lost along the way.. This video convey the meaning of staying strong and optimistic about life, appreciating the people who are by our side and also, simply enjoy life..
Thought of sharing it here, hopefully it will also inspire and encourage you..
Found this two quotes particularly meaningful -
Never deprive anyone of hope. It may be all they have.
If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours. (Thank you for giving your smiles away to me, I'll find mine back soon.. :) )
♥ Crystal danced around 11:10 PM
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Life is so fragile....
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Life is short, Live life to the fullest with no regret!
Not forgetting to tell the people around you, how much they mean to you.. Show your care and love before it's too late..
If I have 1,000 friends/people who mean something to me... This week itself, I have already lost two of them....
♥ Crystal danced around 10:29 PM
This is for you - Dr. Joan Bergstrom
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Dr. Joan Bergstrom, the founder and Director of the Wheelock College International Education, Leadership and Innovation had left for a better place on 6th April 2010.
Because of you, millions of children benefited from quality education. Because of you, families and individuals see a better tomorrow. Because of you, educators around the World feel empowered. And Because of you, Cohort 2 Singapore got to where we are today!
You have impacted us and the people around the World in their own special ways.
We'll continue to uphold Wheelock College's spirit with pride, and continue to enrich young children and their family!
It's disheartening to know that you will not be here with us physically for our Convocation. However, I know that you'll be here with us in spirit.
You are an inspiration to me and many more.. You'll continue to live in our heart! May peace be with you.. Goodbye Dr Joan Bergstrom!
♥ Crystal danced around 9:46 PM
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Assignment Night
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Late night of rushing assignments the coldness and the peacefulness totally reminds me of nowhere but ..........
missed!
I think the business plan just drained all my brain juice-s away and makes my heart feel heavy.. hahas.. So emo.. All I need is a good night rest.. Can't believe tt tml, I need to do it all over again~~~~ D:
♥ Crystal danced around 3:46 AM
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Daddy
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Dad is so nice! He came to my room last night and asked me when am I going to TW.. After I replied the duration of the stay, he handed me a stack of notes for my use.. I tried all ways to reject it cause I seriously didnt need it, but he insisted that I kept it.. *touched*
A little weird for him to give me money now even since I was financially independent since diploma days..
But anyway he also gave me the same amount when I went to the States.. And I happily invested the 'capital' in my current camera.. :P
Since I am thinking of getting DSLR Cannon S50 now, that could be his investment on my camera.. hahas.. With that amount, there's still a long way to go~
Dad, you're the man!:D
♥ Crystal danced around 2:46 PM
Thursday, April 1, 2010
April News
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3 news to break, on this special April 1st.. hahahas..
1. I'm going to Taiwan for a get-away this April.. It has been a place that I had always wanted to visit watching all the TW shows etc. That was the past, before I saw the 'outside world'.. Yeah, I'm referring to the States.. My friends said I've change after I returned from the States, both good and bad.. Another said I'm like a 'potato' now and prob will not enjoy this TW trip..
Yeah, initially I was doubtful abt going to TW when one of my cliques suggested going there for a graduation trip..
I suggested Nepal*, Japan and Australia.. But was turned down.. :( But in the end I gave in because the rest wanted to go..
But then came the upsetting news that the rest had booked the ticket to go another place with another clique instead, without even talking or mentioning anything about it..
Ok, honestly I was very disappointed.. And I hate it when ppl go back against their words.. But.. well.. uh.. I got over it..
Though going TW is not exactly what I really wanted, but I think it will definitely be a awesome trip especially with the people who make an effort to plan for a perfect vacation with the perfect plan.
Thanks GF, Mel, WM!
I am looking forward to the beautiful BOOTS, Clothes, accessories, good food, Mango Ice, sight-seeing and whatsnot.. And most impt the beautiful picts and memories there..
Listing them down makes me excited! Taiwan, here I come.. Exactly 3 more weeks~ :D
*Nepal stands on the top of my list.. Really love that place.. Actually my mum agrees to go with me to Nepal this June but apparently the travelling period clashes with my graduation ceremony.. How sad! But will definitely visit it someday!
News 2. I'm shifting place this June.. To a faraway place.. Away from the City.. Basically, I think I'll be living in my own world when I shift there..
You can ask me personally, I might tell you.. Or else, I prefer keeping it confidential..
News 3. I guess I will officially start work this July.. Though I haven received the confirmation and where I will be posted.. *bless me*
Will be available for gathering or meetup in May, apart from packing my stuff and some gatherings. I think I'm pretty free..
And furthermore, some of my friends are still on vacation in May.. (*keeping fingers-crossed*.. If I can find a tour that's heading to Nepal in May.. :P)
♥ Crystal danced around 12:10 AM
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