Embrace Life....

Pari with his "New Haircut"

2008-06-27T12:29:00.001+08:00

Pari has a new haircut! Looks very boyish don't you think? Haha.

Small Pari is 1/2 asleep. Haha.

2008-06-05T16:55:00.005+08:00

Nothing much to shout about lately, still looking around for jobs while waiting for confirmation of my course in Aug. Heres 2 pictures of cutie Pari. =)

Looking forward to a new career

2008-05-29T23:01:00.003+08:00

Hi dear friends!~ Some of you might have heard that i was going into the financial services line sometime back. After serious thoughts, i guess the line isn't really suitable for me. Shan't go into details here as its quite a personnal decision. Might be going back to school soon, enrolled (and awaiting acceptance) into a "Specialist Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism" course in Temesak Poly which will start in August. Currently looking for suitable jobs which will allow me to work and study parttime. *Cross fingers*. Just went through some of Pari's pictures and found his cute face simply irresistable at times. Here are some of them!~

Baby Pari (4 months)

Sand doesn't taste nice! =X

Thirsty Pari....aiming branded water. LoL

The swans didn't seem to like him that much...

BMT Pari! Trying to hide among the grass =P

A new beginning~

2008-04-21T21:20:00.004+08:00

Last week was pretty eventful....in a GOOD way. Yeah! I passed my driving test on my FIRST attempt. *PrOud* LoL, some credit must go to Violet who "pestered" me to go for my lessons, otherwise my driving booklet would still be collecting dust in some obscure corner of the house. Haha.

Im an under-going training "Finance Consultant" !! Got a new job in the finance industry. A HUGE thanks to a great friend whom gave me such an inspiring talk that i just could not pass off the opportunity. Chances do not come often and im going to do my best to succeed. In fact i feel pretty touched by some of the things she told me, i didn't think i was that "good". Well, im going to start believing in myself...I CAN DO IT! =) The company holds frequent financial talks, if you are interested just let me know ba. 4 papers to get my licence, jia you! Some of the financial terms are driving me crazy though. =P

One particular issue kinda riled me up though. The government finally gave a statement giving 3 reasons for the escape of M.S. Shan't go into details here, the papers tomorrow should gave more of an insight. Listening to the news just now, can't stop thinking that some of the reasons they give kind of fall into the "mama" reason category. Maybe they would be better suited to operate a mama shop instead of a high security prison. Kinda embrassing for the country really. Oh well, enough ranting about this issue before i get into serious trouble. Haha. Forgive and forget yah?! =)

Thats it for today, let us all work towards a brighter future!!

Cheers
Qx

Thank you dear friends......its been a "whirlwind" week

2008-04-12T08:46:00.004+08:00

Things that ex-colleagues and friends did for me recently touched a raw nerve in my heart, im somewhat surprised, somewhat humbled by the efforts that they go to trying to help me. Ex-colleagues who tried their very best to land me a job in the aerospace industry. A GREAT friend whom gave me the courage and chance to take the "Leap Of Faith". I had always thought i wasn't cut out to do what she was doing but im going to do my VERY BEST if i get the job. If others can do it, why not me? I wanna give myself a chance to succeed in life!

No photos this week, im going to reflect on what i want to achieve....and before that, i have the simple task of washing up my place and doing the laundry 1st...basic duties 1st yah?...*GrOaNs* LoL.....have a great weekend ahead everyone! =)

Its a HOT week !!

2008-04-05T21:58:00.002+08:00

The weather has been pretty unbearable this past week. Super hot and stuffy and the occassional rain doesn't help at all, kinda makes things even worse by bringing up the humidity. Nothing much to rant or rave about today so i'll just leave you with a few pics of Violet's latest creations. Have a great Suday ahead everyone!

The lineup ~

Abortion sucks!!

2008-04-01T19:37:00.002+08:00

Helped Violet with some research on abortion this morning, saw many graphic videos and photos. Oh man, really feel for those poor little unborn babies. The videos and pictures really made my stomach churn, kind of lost my appetite for lunch after that. Anyone interested? I can send you the link. =X The aborted babies looked pinkish, kind of like my baby hammies when they were born. Oh well, i dont think i can ever bring myself to kill a life like that. After all, they didn't choose to be conceived.

Going for my practical driving lesson tomorrow, test date coming in the middle of the month, hope i'll pass. Don't want to spend any extra time and money on lessons. Don't really enjoy lessons with my current instructor who is very quiet. Did i ever mentioned that he speaks and give directions like a mouse? Haha. In the end, found out from another instructor that he got complained by students that he spoke too loudly before. I was like, Pengz.....cant the student like just ask him to lower his volume? Quite poor thing actually. Haha.

Okayz, thats all my rants for today. Didnt managed to do any jogging coz i don't want my legs to ache tomorrow and affect my lesson. Sounds like an excuse right?! I think so too!!! Ciaoz....=>

An auspicious start!~

2008-03-28T12:05:00.000+08:00

Violet managed to sell of 3 pairs of her earrings today! Yeah!! Hopefully its the first of many sales to come. Thank you very much everyone for your support.

On the way to the Post Office later!

New Product~

In a standard packaging....

Oh, i managed to get a chat/tag box for my blog....makes it easier for ppl to leave any notes/comments for me.

Pari Update: His wound is getting much better and the swelling has gone down alot. Cool! Can bring him out soon. Think he misses his walks. =)

New Toy!

2008-03-26T14:38:00.000+08:00

TadAaAAaAA...i have a new toy! The PSP Slim is really a great little product! =)

Pari is wounded! =.="" Its picture day!!

2008-03-26T14:01:00.000+08:00

Just came back from the vet with Pari, little rascal is getting a "bad" reputation everywhere. =X

Vet: Has Pari been very active since his castration?
Me: Yes, he was moody the first day and after the 2nd, went back to his hyper days again. (P.s: He tried anyway, only reliasing
the pain after each hop/jump, he won't give up though! Haha..Hop Hop, Pain Pain, Jump, Ouch, Rest, Jump again...OUCH
again! =P)
Pari: Kaox! Speaking badly about me again! (*Kicks* the nurse + vet with hind legs while they were trying to clean my wound) I'll
show you!!!
Vet: Haha, i can see he is demostrating his "activeness".
Me: =.=""""

LoL, anyway, he somehow managed to scrape/scratch/bite his wound and infect it again. Have to clean his wound, apply cream and eat medi. Poor Pari! Poor me....(I have to do all that for him! =X)

Nah, in case you are wondering, picture day is NOT = picture of Pari's wound. Thats censored.
Messed around with my brother's Tamron Macro lens just now. Here are some pics...enjoy! =)

Swarovski "Missy Mo"

Swarovski "Snake and Dragon = Me and Violet" Chinese Zodiac

Swarovski "LOVE Birds!"

Destinee Diamond Ring "Violet's TINY diamond" =P

Updates : Violet n Pari !~

2008-03-26T09:28:00.000+08:00

Violet's creation now proudly stands at 7!! Please feel free to leave any comments! She can be found at

Violet's Handmade Accessories

and

Violet's Blog

Thanks for your support!

Made with authentic Swarovski crystals

Samples

Pari's incision for his neutering operation seems to be swollen, got to bring him to the vet in a while. Hope he recovers real soon!

#^&%#&%&@%& AMEX

2008-03-17T17:15:00.000+08:00

Received a call from AMEX this afternoon promoting one of their credit cards. The conversation went something like below.

(HIM) Hi sir, you have been choosen to try out out new (forgot what gold card).
(ME) Sorry but im not interested.
(HIM) Sir, do you have any other credit cards?
(ME) Sorry im not interested.
(HIM) There is a 40,000 annual income requirement for our card.
(ME) Sorry im not interested.
(HIM) So thats means you earn less than 40,000 a year lah?

I was like what the #*(Y($Y^$%#&^%&%@%&. I wonder how they train their staff. Geesh.

Haha, enough ranting for today. I'll leave you with some pictures of "Violet's Creations" and Pari. =)

Violet's Work so far....

Another

I very sleepy la, why u keep taking photos of me!

Blur Faced PAri....LoL

Violet's Creations

2008-03-12T21:42:00.000+08:00

Well, i promised to show what Violet's is up to a week ago. TadAaAAa, presenting....her 1st pair of self made earrings. Give some comments yah? =)

Hard @ Work!~

The very 1st!

PARI's 1st OPR

2008-03-12T21:07:00.000+08:00

In case you are guessing who is PARI, thats our little silky terrier. And OPR = Operation. *OUCH* Little PARI had an undescended testicle. After pouring through numerous websites and forums, decided that it would be better for him to be neutered. OkOk, castrated is another word. Haha. Wonder why they use so "colourful" words on our canine friends. Castrate means castrate la, what netuer. Sent him to the vet on the 6th for the procedure which caused Violet alot of anxiety. She seemed more in pain then PARI is. Hehe. Anyway, the sugery was a pretty straight forward procedure and i brought him home that very night. Attached are some pics of him with his pretty "cute" E-collar.

Pari looking dejected and totally shacked out after the op. "NO PICTURES PLS!"

Sorry Pari, cant resist the temptation of snaping you.

Another....he does look cute with that collar on, doesn't he?

Smiles....finally, 4 days after the operation.

Violet has a new EXPENSIVE hobby....=.="""

2008-03-04T21:51:00.000+08:00

Been such a long time since i posted anything....been kind of lazy and i wonder if anyone really reads this anyway...haha. A little update about myself, just fiished my contract with the RSAF and currently JOBLESS. Anyone got any good lobangs? I have a job interview next Wednesday, hope everything goes well.

As my title suggests, Violet has a new hobby......doing earrings. Might post up some pictures in the future, be sure to leave some comments yah? Man U vs Lyon tonight, hopefully i can stay awake till then. MAN U gOoOOooOooOoOo! I levae you guys with some pictures of our "Little RascaL".

New Life......

2007-03-04T09:59:00.000+08:00

Finally! A post to show off my little babies. Warning! They are CUTE!!!

Day 1 - Woke up one morning to see mummy hammy sitting at a corner of the cage, looking abit stunned. Took a quick glance and didnt realise anything out of the ordinary. Well, the babies were there just that i couldn't see them. Blur me. Haha, they were spotted by Violet when she checked on them. "They looked like GUMMY BEARS", Violet said. Pengz....LoL.

Day 3 - We left some tissue papers in the cage and clever mom built a nest for her babies.

Day 7 - A little bit of fur....they have already started venturing out of their nest, eyes are still shut though.

Day 8 - The GIANT and the little baby....

Day 9 - The bunch of Sleepies

Day 12 - Eyes opening a lil....

Day 13 - UP and ABOUT on Day 13! They sure grow fast!!

Day 16 - They have started taking solid food a few days back...heres a shot of them all trying to get a share of the food in the food bowl.

Day 20 - Last shot of the babies before i gave them away.....kinda miss them

1 week to the New Year! Xin Nian Kuai Le!

2007-02-11T09:34:00.000+08:00

Its less than a week left to the new year but somehow the mood for it just isn't there this year and im not in any kind of celebratory mood. Haha....seeing the throngs of people in the malls just makes my head ache. I have 6 baby hamsters! Haha, they are 9 days old today, started growing abit of fur and crawl around abit. I LOVE them....they just look so adorable. Haha, sheesh...im just like a kid. Someone nearing 30 playing with hamsters? LoL....what can i say...im a BIG kid. Will post up some pictures of the babies when i get aorund my laziness to upload the pictures.

Got sprayed by 7-Up in cold storage yesterday. *$%*$$*%#&^$#^$#. This uncle was browing through the shelves of soft drinks and toppled a can which promptly burst spraying the drink on myself, Violet and a few other shoppers. The uncle had the cheek to just walk away without apologising to anyone. Sheesh, has MANNERS died!? People eating on public transport, littering, shoving their way into the trains.....i mean, whats the big hurry? A little courtesy helps.....i wonder what kind of impression we are giving to tourists, im embrassed by my fellow countrymen when these ugly behaviours come up. People in France(at least in the town where i live in) were much more courteous.

OkOk....stop grumbling already.....more and more like an uncle...haha.

GtG, cheers and may everyone have a great new year! =)

The passing...

2007-01-17T08:48:00.000+08:00

Well, been a long time since i've posted anything...guess thats nothing new. Since my last post, there have been some unfortunate events that have occured to people close to me, to people who are close to people close to me and even to people who arent so close to me. Sounds confusing? Haha, pardon me...i just got up from bed, guess im not fully awake yet.

I've seen someone close to the family pass away, saw her pain in the ICU, saw the pain on the faces of her immediate family. I guess it must be terrible, sick and unable to speak....seeing life ebb away, which all started from a simple fall in the bathroom. Witnessed her brave fight, her struggles and the even braver people around her. They were standing beside her, comforting....smiling....reassuring her. I wonder if i could ever do something like that, not because i don't want to but....maybe im just not that strong. I kind of glad though that her suffering has ended, glad for her and glad for the people who have been close to exhaustion trying to care for her. Shes at peace now....

Work has been kind of a drain too, im getting real sick of my current workplace, getting sick about having to clear people's S**T. We've all got a job to do, why can't they for goodness do theirs!? Gonna ORD in a year's time, the world out there awaits me. Kinda excited yet unsure. Gonna have to sort out myself soon.

My kind brother in law got me Seasons 1 & 2 of the Tv series 24 and i've been hooked on the suspense and drama. Highly recommended! Well, thats all for the moment then....back to 24! =) Take care everyone!

MeRry XmAs n Happy Holidays!

2006-12-25T14:52:00.000+08:00

Wishing all my dear friends Merry Xmas and a very happy new yeaR! Today is an important day, Violet's gonna be home in like another 12 hrs! Im excited, elated......words cant describe the feeling. Its been a month, isn't very long but seemed like ages to me. I spent Xmas eve and Xmas day watching LOTR, from epo 1 thru 3, day-dreaming im some knight in shinging armor battling the evil creatures. LoL. YawNs....how boring huh?! Oh well....im looking forward to tonight. =P All the best in the coming year everyone! =)

GONE! GasP

2006-12-04T11:18:00.000+08:00

Tried to log on to my blog and found it gone! Account hacked? deleted? Gosh....someone out there must really dislike me. LoL.