Three questions for you to ponder upon.

Good Evening.

It has indeed been a rather hectic week. Especially with the collecting and collating of Service Champions and the EXSA Award gifts. But I've manged to survive and am ending my third day on my own in the office, alive. I just received an e-mail from a friend, more like an acquaintance whom I don't keep in contact with anymore, with three questions that we are to reply which would then be posted in a bi weekly newsletter. Yes, you guessed it right, I'm not going to reply him but instead I'll talk about it here on my blog. After all, I don't think anyone knows about this blog seeing as how pathetically, my first comment is by a company possibly located in Brazil. If you're wondering what it means, try translating it from Portuguese to English. And then you'll know what I mean. Hahas. So, yes, the questions. I'll type them out because copying and pasting them just screws up the alignment of my post. Just like how this very far and distant acquaintance used to be able to ruin my plans as easily as he talks.

1. What does it mean to be a Catholic?

2.Who is God to You?

3. How can you better live that faith that shows your Catholic identity?<br>

I have effectively 10 minutes to complete this post. Pack my bag. Clear my bed. And then jump into bed with my imaginary boyfriend. Hahas. Yeah, the last bit was a joke. Laugh, it's mid week. So let's get to it because I do need to get to bed. What does it mean to be a Catholic? I don't know really. I mean, I thought I used to. Ok, so for me, my used to was this. Living as closely as possible to the bible. And no, I don't mean all the strict rules which Moses laid down for the people. I mean, what Jesus said when He came. All that loving your neighbour and the ten commandments as well. I mean, the 10 commandments are pretty much easy to live by. Aside from the no gossiping clause. Hahas. And then yes, it was destroyed. Because the people I saw who were respected in this Church as being holy, or serving God. They couldn't love me, and they definitely couldn't stop gossiping about me. And now, I don't know what it means to be a Catholic anymore. Does it mean donating every Saturday when you see a student standing with a coin box in their hands? Does it mean going for daily mass and receiving the Holy Eucharist? Does it even mean giving 10% of your earnings to the church as stipulated in the Bible? Yes, it's somewhere in the Bible. I know it is. What does it really mean? If I were to just give my thoughts on it now. This is what I think being a Catholic means. Being a Catholic means trusting in Jesus. Trusting that small voice when troubles arise, and putting aside your human nature. Being a Catholic means loving your neighbour, even as clique as it sounds. I mean, how can you be a Catholic if you can't follow the one commandment the one you love gave you? At this point in time, that really is all I can think of. And if I measure myself by these standards. I wouldn't consider myself a Catholic. I trust Jesus, I do. But not with the most important thing in my life. And loving my neighbours? I find it hard to sit beside my colleague without my mp3 blasting into my ear. It's hard to call myself a Catholic. But I am trying. Although I don't foresee the day I'll be able to sit beside her without my mp3. I really don't. Anyway, back to the point. Those are my two ideas of what being a Catholic means. Now on to the next question.

Who is God to me? I love this question. He's my friend. I mean, yeah, if you do know me well enough you'd know I sometimes seem to be talking to myself. And yes, sometimes I am, but sometimes I'm not. Because I'm always sure there's someone listening to me. Even when the world wouldn't listen to me. Yes, he's my King, Father, and every other name that has been given to him by the Saints and Religious over the years. But I guess, in my little world of supposed innocence and forced ignorance, he's my friend. The one friend who'd always lend me his shoulder to cry. His ear to listen. His shirt to dry my tears. I just need to learn to realize that he will always be there. Since I've always been waiting for my friends to leave. I don't really notice the ones who stay. I am indeed growing old. It's only 10pm and I'm beginning to yawn. Last question, and then I'm off to bed.

How better can I live the faith? For one, I could try forgiving people and seeking forgiveness. But not yet, I guess. I'm not yet ready or strong enough to face them or anyone. It hurts to be rejected once. But to be rejected repeatedly. You sure need to have skin as thick as a 6 inch wall and a will power as strong as twenty strong horses. Another point which I touched on in my previous post. I have started talking to Him in the darkness of the night and the silence of the morning. It does help, to reflect and end my day well. That and appreciation of the things in the day. Right, my mind has gone to bed already. I apologize if this post isn't as mind stimulating or as entertaining as you had thought it was going to be but I really need to be getting to bed.

So thank you for dropping by to read my blog. And do leave a comment! You know I would love to hear from you (: I'm off then. Off to bed, snuggled up in my warm cozy nest. Good night, and God bless.

Amanda Loves You (:

What is Life?

Good Morning.

It is indeed a Saturday morning and I am at work. It's my duty this week and although I did come back during the first week of November which was when I fell and scraped my knee again, I need the extra time to cover up my MC on Wednesday and the future leave I will be taking next week. Ah yes, I love coming to work on Saturdays. The office is quiet and I can work in peace. Only the radio playing in the background and the soft mumbling of the other co worker who is at the other end of the office. Perfect environment to get work done isn't it? Anyway, this week is going to indeed be an extremely hectic week. For one, my colleague beside me wouldn't be here the entire week. Which I am secretly glad because I indeed need time away from her. And thus I would be covering her duty. And believe it or not, I'm up for the challenge. And I'm also determined to get her work as well as my own work done! Hehes. Personal achievement if I may say so (:

Thinking back on starting this job. It has probably been the most fulfilling of the four jobs I've held so far. It's not the time span which I've been here because my first job, although for only a mere two months, I had the most fun there as well. Not to mention, I learnt about the world a lot more. Especially the working world, where back stabbing and sabotage results in much more dire consequences. I still remember when I first started my first job and throughout my other jobs, I always wondered why no one ever smiled in the early morning on the train, or the bus. Well, given that you did get a good night sleep before, shouldn't you be happy going to work? Because I did indeed love my jobs, the ones I've held before and the one I'm holding now. I mean, what good is a job if you're not having fun? Sure, some might say it's a job which is precisely why it isn't suppose to be fun. But if the job isn't fun, how do you put in your whole effort to create something that could be worthy of praise? Perhaps this view of mine, is thoroughly child like with views that haven't been corrupted by the vicious competition at the workplace. But I do believe that even at higher levels of corporate workings, if one doesn't enjoy what one is doing, how can one produce anything that is possibly worth of praise? And I'm sure if you actually do approach people who are working at much higher position that I am right now, you might find out that they too love what they are doing. Despite the pitfalls, drawbacks and failures that they may have encountered along the way. Although I admit, I am experiencing a slight burn out with regards to this job. I don't blame wholly the girl sitting next to me, although she doesn't hold a slight responsibility, I find that it's the working hours and the repetitiveness of the job. Even in our lives, we can not always be doing the same thing over and over again without getting bored. I'm sure even the most boring person in the world wouldn't like doing the same thing over and over again. But I do find that I still want to come to work. I like what I am doing, and I like that in the process of doing the job, I am able to meet more people and hopefully build up my interpersonal skills. I love admin work. And no, it isn't brain dead work all the time. And then, that brings me to my next question. What is Life?

Some religious people might say Life is just the process whereby we work towards the end of eternal life. The merits we work on earth would be tabulated at the end of our lives to see where we fit. And so Life in that aspect is just a journey whereby we accumulate good deeds that we have done and try our best to avoid doing anything bad, or evil. Some people believe that there isn't anything after Death and Life is meant to be enjoyed. Which includes doing anything that would increase your pleasure on this earth before the end is near, including unacceptable activities as perceived by society. Frankly, I don't know what to feel about Life, really. In this day and age, time is passing so quickly that we hardly stop to appreciate the gift of Life that has been bestowed upon us. The religious priests pray each morning, thanking God for allowing them another day of Life. Little children kneel by their beds in the evening, thanking God for the wonderful day that they had experienced. It's almost no doubt that religious priests don't falter in saying their morning and evening prayers daily. But as a child grows older and as his list of activities per day grows quicker than the hair on his head, how often do these children remember to kneel by their bed to thank God for the day that had been bestowed upon them? I admit, I'm guilty of dropping into bed and falling immediately asleep without a word of thanks to my creator for giving me the strength to complete the day. Or jumping out of bed and into the shower without even thanking him for giving me another day to experience the wonderful thing we call Life. And even if I might say that I would start, it does indeed take a whole lot of will power and sheer determination to set aside just five minutes a day, for the one who breathed Life into us. But back to the main topic here, about Life.

Life has been changing ever since the beginning of time. Well, that is my take anyway. The meaning of Life for woman in the past, let's say about a hundred years ago, meant growing up, learning the house chores, marrying that perfect guy who pleases your parents and then taking care of your own brood of children. But now, a woman is pride on her academic achievements, her ability to withstand a corporate position equal to man or simply the ability to juggle a career with children at home. On the other hand, our counterparts are striving for the highest position, with the highest pay. The one who is able to have a successful career and yet still be the perfect husband and father. How often do we rush to achieve these goals that we miss the whole point of Life, the roses which make up the bed of Life? Fathers miss their child's first step while away, half way across the world, on a business trip. Mothers miss their child's first word while working late on an important project. Parents miss the activities in their child's life while busy climbing the corporate ladder, trying to improve their quality of Life. I would indeed rather be poor and experience these small wonders which Life bestows upon us than slog half my life away, only to miss these wonders and constantly wonder what Life is all about. I must admit that even taking the train in the early morning is a wonder in itself. I mean, did you know that so many people could fit into one train carriage even when it was already bursting at the seams? Didn't think so. Or a child's wonder at seeing the world for the first time, it's eyes darting around to take everything in? Or a child's gleeful smile when not only his parents pay him the attention he wants? Many a time, we're cold reserved people when we're on the street. Smiles, laughter, caring touches reserved for the ones we love or the people we know. Have you ever thought of sharing these reserved affection for the people around you daily? The bus driver that takes you from downstairs your place to the train station. The person next to you whose on her way work. The colleague that passes you in the office, even if he isn't from your department. Is it really so hard to crack a smile, or are we in reality a cold and unfeeling race? I don't know. What I do know is that even if the human race is a cold and unfeeling race, I'm determined to make everyone I meet everyday smile. Even if they don't smile at first, it doesn't hurt me to smile at them (:

I must say, not the best debater at the moment. Never have been and probably never will be. So just let me reveal in the moments when I feel smart and when my mind is working. Hahas. Well, it is almost 11am and work ends at 12.30pm for me today. So I should return to my data entry. I'll promise to blog soon! And you may have noticed I didn't write much about my past few days because nothing much has happened because I've only been gaming and getting sick. Hahas. Maybe I'll elaborate in my next post. But for now, I'm outta here! See you! And thanks for dropping by. Do leave a comment! *poof*

Amanda Loves You (:

What does family mean?

Good Morning.

It's again an early morning post. 3 minutes to 11 and then an hour before we meet Sasa for lunch. And by we, I mean the girl sitting beside me and me. It has been a while since we've had lunch together. Yesterday being the first time in about 5 days. It wasn't too bad. No blood, unfortunately. But it was as cold as ever. ALthough I find that with detatchment, I'm less irritatible and annoyed. Anyway, at least there will be a buffer today. And I'm not really feeling up to conversation at the moment because I'm feeling a little light headed. Hope I'll be ok with a little sun and exercise. I feel like I'm moving in my seat, that and my head hurts. I seriously hope it's nothing. Because the last time I felt like this, I fainted, in the middle of a car park. Anyhow, more troubles are ahead for me, unfortunately.

First being the irritatible mother I have at work today. Somehow, I don't see how I can eridcate any of the blame off my grandmother's shoulders since after all, there isn't anyone else to blame there is there? Although blaming her, isn't as unreasonable as it may sound to be. After all, who leaves without helping with the clearing up? Sure, given she's old and needs rest, it's not like my mother's superwoman even when she tries to make it so. And yes, I am pissed off at that she has to try and be superwoman so that the other relatives in this big community we call Family, would be happy and keep their mouths shut tightly. But that is beside the point. The point here right now is that I'm actually annoyed at my grandmother for doing what she does. That and it's painfully obvious that she doesn't really care about our well being. But there are so many factors aren't there? And to even discuss this problem, would bring up a whole other string of problems which I have successfully managed to sweep under the rug. So I don't know. Somehow I just wish she would wake up one day and realize that we're doing the best we can to please her. While the rest of her family, note I said her and not mine, because really, I only have my mother as my family. And Pharoh of course. As I was saying. While the rest of her family just tries to act as though they are trying to please her or even care for her. I mean, giving her money is one thing but demanding she doesn't do this or that with the money should not be something a daughter or son does right? And no, I don't tell my mother what she can or can not do with the money I give her. And no, it's not because I'm not yet an official adult. Anyway, this light headed ness thing is making me sick. I think another paragraph and I'm off to rest a bit before lunch.

Heroes yesterday was a good show to have watched. It's settled though, that this Friday, we're going to check out the gym. I really, seriously need to start losing weight T.T Ok, I can't take this anymore. So I'm off. I'll be back tomorrow. Probably in the evening. I'm gone. *poof*

Amanda Loves You (:

Just another lazy Monday.

Good Morning.

It's only ten past eleven. Another fifty minutes before it's 12, and then another thirty minutes for it's time to head out for lunch and out of this stuffy office. Something has been triggering my nose the entire day. Or rather, the entire morning. Maybe I need some more heat and some sunlight. Should be good for me shouldn't it? (: Although I have been drinking hot warm water. It has helped a little, but I think a little sun could do me some good as well! Anyhow, it has indeed been a lazy Monday morning. Maybe not more lazy as it is boring. I find myself being bored at work constantly during the week now. It's pretty curious seeing as I do, indeed, have a lot of work to be done. Maybe I should ask for more work, hahas. I'm mad I know, but I really do hate not having anything to do. Gives me time to let my mind wonder. And I really, seriously, do not want to do that.

So I'm kind of back to square one with almost everything in my life. Let me list down the things for you. Church. Gaming. and Life. Yeah, that's basically about it. I don't really know where I am with the church now. Sure, I go for weekly masses and devotions. I pray, at most, weekly as well. I talk to him, constantly in my mind. But I don't know. Somehow I feel like I'm not back at square one, but rather, a step behind square one. I don't think there is anything that could make me join another ministry in the church. No, absolutely nothing. I wouldn't mind helping out with activities, like the up coming anointing mass in December. Or maybe the weekly projector project. Which by the way I've decided not to do because I would not subject myself to once again be under the scrutiny of a person, I had rather not have any contact with. I have thought of playing for the Tuesday Mass again. And monthly Friday Mass. But no, my love for music would not be destroyed by something I know I'm not good in. And even if I am determined to pick up the organ again. I wouldn't succumb myself to doing something I had rather not be doing. So basically it's the anointing mass. Yes, I like the people there so I wouldn't mind going the extra mile. It's all about who we love and who we don't isn't it? And they said money makes the world go round. pfffft. But that really is all I can see myself doing in the church anymore. No more Youth Meetings. No more Youth gatherings to attend. Nothing to do with the Youth or any other person that can't look at me in the eye. No. Why put myself through hell when I may even end up in hell in the end. Hahas. So yes, I actually don't mind being one step behind square one because maybe it means I'm away from the material world and closer to God. Possible no? Anyhow, the book, The Heart Breaker, is a good book if you're questioning your faith. Well, maybe not an overly fantastic book to help revive your faith but it does pull at your heart strings and make you aware of some things you may not have been aware of before. It is a good read I must say.

Talking about good reads. The national library has doubled the borrowing rate again! Yes, it is because of the December Holidays. I am so tempted to go borrow 8 books from the library! But I know that mother will be overwhelmed by the number of books which would then crowd her room so I've decided to read finish all the books I have on me, store them neatly and nicely, and then start borrowing more books! And I have decided that I will buy books from the jumble sale every year. That is why I need to start cataloging my books so that I wouldn't buy double copies even if they are at only twenty cents per book. So I really am going to start needing more space. A new cupboard perhaps? If any of you has seen my room, I may need to take down the step up photo, in lieu of a new cupboard. But I know I can't bear to. And if I paste them on my door, I wouldn't hang anything on the hooks. Hahas. So I am indeed in another dilemma. So many questions, so few answers. Hahas. Well, I'll figure it out somehow. Because there is absolutely no way I'm going to stop reading unless I'm broke or suddenly become blind. Which I hope not because I am planning to get a new pair of glasses. Anyway, this concludes my talk of my books. I really absolutely can't wait to read finish all my books! What an exciting goal isn't it? (:

Also another topic I want to bring up is my exercising routine! I swear, ever since I fell down, everything has been messed up! Although I am planning a trip down to the gym on Friday to check it out. And hopefully getting in about an hour of cycling. And muscle building if I can fit it in. Upper body of course, because my lower body would be cycling. And then I was thinking of making Saturday my exercising day. You know, wake up early morning, exercise, lunching with mother and then mass in the evening. But it's not like you don't know me. I don't like doing anything alone aside from going to the ladies. So I am trying to find people to exercise with! Anyone wanna join me? x) But aside from that, I'll try making it every Friday. At least that way, we wouldn't need to rush home to sleep or anything. Because the next day is Saturday. But it's not like we're going to be at the gym till really late. Hahas. They would kick us out! So hopefully it'll work out because omg, I need to lose some weight!

Gaming. I don't know what is up with me! I see them online and I'm resisting the urge to talk to them. So far it's worked a day. I hope it'll work until they forget me. Because no, I don't think I can go through another crying episode brought on by another's actions. I am thinking of dragging Monkey over to Fiesta with me but like Max and her, they'll out level me even before you can say Fiesta. Which actually does suck. Hahas. But it's ok. Wednesday, Saturday and Sundays are going to be my gaming days! How exciting. Hehes. Hope it would take my mind off SoF until the GMs shape up the game or we decide to jump back into the madness. By the way, I've stopped talking to Liyle as well. Yes, you don't want to know the reason. It's stupid, dumb, pathetic, and it's my reason. So yes, leave it alone. Other than that, we, the dynamic trio might start playing Seal Online as well. It looks cute, and I hope it isn't very different from Fiesta. Otherwise, I'm going to have a hard time coping! Hahas.

Anyhow, it is almost 12. Another 12 minutes and then half an hour to lunch! Neither Sasa or the clinic lady has replied me so we'll see how lunch goes. Because I don't think I can survive eating alone with her. I'll scream, cry and go mad. I'm serious T.T So, that's about it I guess. Nothing else important. Nothing else I need to say. So off I go to finish my statistics and I'll see you soon! Tomorrow perhaps. Unless I decide tomorrow is too boring to be blogged about then I'll jump straight to Wednesday. Or if I'm too busy gaming on Wednesday, maybe Thursday. Hahas. We'll see how it goes. But till then, don't miss me too much! Take care and remember, nothing is permanent. Not even your troubles!

Amanda Loves You (:

A night of absolute fun!

Good Evening.

Blogger is out to annoy me this evening. I've tried uploading my photos in a million and one different ways, and it still doesn't want to upload the photos! Frustrating, no? Anyway, the first photos I wanted to put up was the one I took at the Dinner and Dance, as well as me in the cheong sam. And although some of you may think I would probably not look nice in it, you could always skip the photo. Because there is no way I'll pay for your medical bills when you go for your eye surgery. Anyhow, since I am unable to upload the photos. I'll try again another day, when I'm not having a pounding headache and a long post ahead of me. So where shall we start before I decide that I've had enough fun for a day and go to sleep.

Yesterday was almost a dull day. If it wasn't for the fact that at 4pm in the afternoon, I was crying my eyes out and wanting just a bottle of whisky. It's scary how one night of partying can hook a person. But no, self control and tolerance, they shall be my only aid against the life I don't want to live. And by that I mean by being an alocohol addict. It's no fun, not when your liver is dead before your ready to go. So, I took the alternative route which was to cry my eyes out in the toilet, pass it off as banging my injured knee against the cupboard and going off to mass to stare blankly at the cross. Not exactly the most fun in the world, but I got through it. Don't ask me how because I had the urge to run down to the nearest store to buy a blade. The feeling of it against my skin again. It's almost like coming home, well, that is if your home is a rotten infested junk yard where everything smells and nothing is good. But no, like I said before, self control and tolerance. Self control of my urges and tolerance of myself. If everyone didn't have a small measure of self control or decided they should give in to their urges all the time, can you imagine how truly screwed up the world would be? Anyway, after mass I came home and decided I wasn't woman enough to log on to SoF, although I did quit from the house I was in. Yes, I was even bitchy enough to not give my equipment away to the girl who rubbed it in my face that she was attached. Hahas. Evil right? But I had to let it out somewhere. And besides, she probably thought nothing of it, so in essence, I'm off the hook! Maybe not, but yeah, I'm in denial about a lot of things, why not add this to the list! So then I caught up with Max. Love that guy. And he introduced me to Seal Online. Which opens on the 19th of November. Hahas. And then, we decided to play Fiesta. We being me, Max and that girl! Yes, I have lured her into the gaming world! Hehes. Well, we all downloaded the game and I immediately started playing with Max while the other went to bed. But enough of all this because my headache is getting worse so I'm going to skip to this afternoon and this evening's activities!

I seriously do not understand why they have to fight every Sunday. It's almost like a fucking ritual which I truly hate! Yes, after the fact of being annoyed that the skirt was tighter than it was before, I started crying. They both went out which meant that no one knew I was crying which was good. Except I was on my way out. So yeah, the blasting music helped. And talking to myself too. At least when I left the house, I didn't look like I just cried. So yes, this evening. It was an outing with that girl. Yes, the girl that's starting to game with me. Hahas. We met at CityHall, and then headed to The Big Durians. No, that's not the real name of the place. Hahas. And unless you're Singaporean, you wouldn't know what I mean. But if you really do want to know, leave a comment! xP We went to PopCorn and the Library. After which we walked to Suntec via Marina Square because she wanted to develop a photo. I developed a few of my photos too! Hehes. After the photo developing, we decided to go for dinner since I was hungry. PastaMania! I had my usual, Creamy Chicken while she had Ham and Cheese Baked Rice! After dinner, which we were throughly stuffed we decided to walk back to CityHall to head home. We made a detour on the way to CityHall to have ice cream! Then we walked to Marina Square via Suntec and then from Marina Square down the underpass. Unfortunately we got lost in the under pass and came up along the padang. HA HA. So she showed me a dark path through the padang where we had lots of laughs. And then walked by St. Andrews Cathedral after which we took the underpass directly to City Hall MRT Station! So then she said she was going to town to take a bus home and I said, why not just walk together afterall, I can take a train from town anyway and so our journey began! I have personally never walked from City Hall to town because it seems so far away. Although I do know how to get there by car since Mother drives from City Hall to town all the time with me in the car. So we take a walk outside RafflesCity when we see the beautifully lighted up tree and go take photos! I did want to post them up but yes, at the start of my post I did mention that blogger is determined to annoy me. Anyhow, we took photos and were on our merry way. We crossed the road to the side Carlton Hotel was on and walked along the semi dark path. She insists that it isn't so dark but it is dark because there aren't any bright lights. Anyhow, we make it through and we're crossing the road to the Administration building of SMU. We're also digaonally across from The Church of the Good Shepard I think. The 'I think' is for the name of the church xP So we then cross to that side of the road and walk down straight. PS. if you are lost, we're on the same side as the SMU Administration building. We walk on ahead and pass the old SJI Building. Or it is now being used as the Singapore Art Muesum. Hahas. I took a photo of St Joseph and then we saw a nice statue and decided to take photos with it! Yes, there were lots of photos but blogger insists that I put them up another day. After the short photo taking session, we continue our journey and pass by a CoffeeBean shop! Yes, I was so tempted to buy but I was pretty full so we skipped it and went on ahead. Finally, we reach Cathy. Took more pictures and also of the pretty lights outside Cathy! Pretty really. We went to 7-11 where I got strawberry milk and she got apple tea. Then we went to PS to find a bathroom cause yes, I have a stupidly small bladder T.T After that, she walked me down to the MRT Control Station where we took photos on the esclastor down! And no, neither one of us got hurt. Hahas. So we said our goodbyes and we went our own way.

There! I'm really sorry if it sounds rushed but my headache is KILLING me! So I am off to bed. Take care of yourself. Thanks for stopping by to read! (: and as the silent funny guy said once, before he died of course, nothing is permanent in this wicked world - not even our troubles. And if you haven't guessed who this silent funny guy is, it's Charlie Chaplin. Which reminds me, I want to get a set of tapes which has his shows. Something to entertain me and make me laugh when I'm down or bored (: Put it on my wishlist, since Christmas IS around the corner. Hehes. Ok, I'm off now! See you soon!

Amanda Loves You!

Dinner & Dance

Good Morning.

It is officially Saturday because it has already past 12 midnight. Which brings my number of days of non blogging to two. Wow, the longest I've stayed away since the re opening of this blog. Anyhow, it has been a rather busy two days. No doubt it was a holiday on Thursday, which meant sleeping in late and waking up to do absolutely nothing and then lazing around the house. I managed to use all my time doing other things to be able to sit down to blog. Hahas. Surprising isn't it? Anyhow, I'll just vaguely recap what happened on Thursday and all because Friday night is actually what I want to talk about! So off we go, on this wonderful adventure of reliving my past two days!

Thursday was spent doing almost absolutely nothing. Hahas. I did wake up early, with the intention of gaming but decided my time would be more worthwhile to stay in bed and rest. Hehes. I woke up again at 1 when my dog, my darling I love ever so much, decided to bark non stop until I dragged myself out of my bed to open the room door for him. After having to open the door twice, I decided that it was time to get off my lazy ass and play some games. So I started gaming and then lunch. Ok, so now is the ever so boring part where I'm either just gaming or lazing around. Although in the mid afternoon, when mother came home from taxi driving, we went to get my hair trimmed for the next evening! x) The pretty hair dressing lady trimmed my hair and then straightened it for me (: After getting my hair trimmed it was home, movie "Shall We Dance?" which was awesome by the way, and then off to bed! All in anticipation for the next day to come.

And finally the day arrives for my first Dinner & Dance with the company I'm working at. The day was passed with anticipation and when it came to the time to start dressing up, I was totally freaked out and I didn't have any idea why! Anyhow, I got myself into the dress, passed my things to mummy and off I was to my first Dinner & Dance. It was pretty exciting and fun! The before dinner activities were extremely interesting and I got two gifts. One, from playing a game and another which was given by queuing up for the item. Well, it's almost 1am and my eyes are bloody tired so I'll post pictures up tomorrow. At around 7pm, the doors were opened and we were all seated. There was lots of laughs and jokes and talks between the table so it was all good fun (: The entertainment for the night wasn't really that interesting so it was pretty good that the conversations at the table were entertaining and interesting to keep me awake and in a better mood. And yes, I won something at the lucky draw. Hahas. No, it wasn't anything fancy or even the top ten prizes. It was actually the 91st prize and as of now, I have no idea what it is because I need to go collect it on Monday at the WorkLife Booth. Hahas. It's pretty funny when you think about it.

Ok, so I'm really sorry that I need to cut this short. Because my eyes are really tired and I think the excitement of the day is wearing out and every thing's catching up with me. But that was basically it. There were a lot of conversations and situations but I can't possibly type them all down because it would then be scandalous and wrong. Hahas. After the dinner mother picked me up and we came home. She's already in bed and I'm on my way in because my eyes are tired! Ok, I'm starting to get pissy. So yes, it's off to bed time for me. I've got a photo of me in the cheong sam and I look like I don't have a tummy. Hahas. I'll upload it tomorrow I promise! So, this is me disappearing from here. *poof*

Amanda Loves You (:

I don't understand me.

Good Morning.

This would probably be an extremely bleak post because that's exactly how I'm feeling right now. Plus I don't have the energy to put up the pretence that I'm happy. I don't know why but this injured knee seems to be a wet blanket to everything I've been doing these few days. Well, for one, it has totally made me hate coming to work in the morning. Yes, I hate going to work. The job that I had loved only a week ago has become my most hated daily activity. I hate having to limp my way to the bus, up the bus, to the train station, up the train, off the train, through transit, up the train again, and the long trail to work. I hate it. Then I hate the small space that I have that they call a desk, and not enough space because I'm making more space for the SKINNY girl beside me to put her things. I thought I was being nice, but now, I am totally pissed off and annoyed. I hate having to put one leg up, while the other down because again, due to the foreamentioned lack of space I have at the office. I hate it. And just, I realized that I need to use the e-mail that I do not have access too on my computer. Now tell me, how pissed off and annoyed would you be? Because I bloody well am. I can't even believe I'm waiting for her to LEAVE before I can do anything on the computer. Because I have been chased off the computer once before. There isn't going to be another time I'm going to get chased off. Once bitten, Twice shy. Or whatever the proverb because I'm too darn lazy to go look it up and make sure that it's correct.

And yes, with regards to my heading. I don't understand me, not at all. I don't understand why I sometimes think that the world revolves around me or that people actually care about me when they obviously don't. Am I that blind to the things around me? I don't understand how blind one person can be, but apparently I am. Hahas. Well, I can't carry on this debate that I've had mentally over the past four years. Well, after shit started happening and all, but it could've been before then I really don't know. Well, Sasa is waiting for me. No, that's not her real name. Remember the no name rule? (: So yes, Sasa's on her way and I need to go for lunch. So I'll be back soon. Probably tomorrow because tonight I'm going to be gaming the whole night. Something to take my mind off reality. Ok, she's here. I'm off, see you!

Amanda Loves You. (:

How fragile life really is.

Good Evening.

This post is going to be short and sweet because it's late and I need to sleep soon. I so can not afford to be late for work again tomorrow. Well, I'm not blogging from work as you should be able to tell. Work was busy today. I actually learned more stuff, like helping the Mrs with the report that we are 'doing' together. It was pretty fun and tomorrow, I'll be using the most up to date computer to help her with more stuff! Helping someone sure has it's perks. Aside from being busy, I was also annoyed. Like really, really annoyed this morning that I had to go to work. Well, after being woken up by your dog at 4am who promptly went back to sleep the second you got out of bed to open the door for him. And waking up to an aching knee. I was pretty much annoyed. And the thing about work now, is not that I've lost my love for it. The thing is just that I detest sitting beside someone I really cannot stand. And no, I'm not equip or even capable of being civil because just looking at her makes me annoyed. If you think I sound like a bitch or whatever, stop reading and go fish. Anyway, I was pretty pissed on my way to work, and at work for a while till around just before lunch. That was when I found out mummy was buying lots of books for me from the Jumble Sale at the convent outside the church! Yes, I was totally happy because of that. Not only did she get a few books for me, she got thirty three books! Can you imagine the time I would need to read all those books! That is very much time well spent (: I am seriously thinking of having lunch alone with my book. Going to a quiet place, where there's sun and breeze and just have lunch and read my book. Hahas. But that's consideration for another day.

Nothing else happened today. My knee hurt even more. It's horrible, I know. I only hope it gets better before Friday. And I'm seriously contemplating on just wearing flats than forcing myself to go through the pain of walking in heels with this injured knee. But we'll see how it goes. I also wouldn't be able to get my hair done because Thursday is a public holiday and the lady that does my hair, doesn't come to work on public holidays even if the dresser is open. Well, too bad for me I guess. Got patched up again in the evening before I went home. Tomorrow's the time to change my dressing. I hope the Nurse in the office can help me with it. Because the last time I was left in the dressing room with another nurse, I looked like I had my whole knee cap scraped off. Hahas. We'll see how, but I really do hope the Nurse in the office could do my dressing for me again. It's ok if you think I'm vain, cause I know I am. xP

Mass was a painful event. So I shall skip that and jump to the funeral part. Life really is indeed fragile. Just before we arrived at the Taxi Uncle's Mother's funeral, God bless her soul, we saw these two police men running furiously, dashing across the road to run up this building. I'm not entirely sure why. At first we thought, we meaning Mama, mummy and myself, that it was the police chasing a robber. However, with mother's superb eye sight, she saw someone on the building trying to jump down. Or that's what she saw anyway. And it made me think that two policemen would dash across roads, even when traffic wasn't warned to stop, just to try and save one life. Life must really be precious huh? And then at Taxi Uncle's place. I personally do believe that when a person dies, we shouldn't mourn but rather rejoice that they've moved on to a better place. When my great grand mother died, I didn't cry until that one evening when I realized that I wasn't going to see her anymore. I was happy for her, at first anyway. That she was going somewhere else. Some place where she could walk freely. Where she could do anything she wanted, without worrying about her joints aching, or falling over or even tripping and injuring herself. Some place where she could be free, and not confined by the ailments of her body. And yet, at her funeral, I saw my grand aunts, grand father, grand mother, uncles, aunties and cousins alike crying painfully. And still, I couldn't see myself crying. Because inside, I was happy. Happy for her. Frankly speaking, I think all my cousins thought I was weird when I didn't cry by her bedside when she died or even at the funeral. But I was happy for her. Even if I knew I was going to miss her. Miss seeing her during the festive season, during Chinese New Year, Birthday celebrations, Christmas. But I did cry. I can only figure that it was when I finally realized that I really wasn't going to ever hear her voice or see her smile again. But the tears didn't last long, because I knew she was happy where she is. Because that's what the bible promises us. Eternal Life after death. Anyway, back to the Taxi Uncle. When we sat down to eat, I noticed that his hands were shaking. Well, basically his whole body was shaking ever so slightly that if you weren't looking closely, you probably wouldn't have noticed. And I realized that even as happy as we are for someone who has passed before us, there will always be sadness at a passing. How does one actually be happy and yet sad at the same time? I'm not sure. I used to think that when my grandmother passed away, I would be happy. Happy that I wouldn't have her nagging at me anymore or scolding me for no reason. But then there are days when I imagine her gone, and I feel tears spring to my eyes. And I'm not sure. I'm not sure if can be happy that she is somewhere where she is happy and peaceful, or sad that she is gone and that I'll never see her again.

This post, although not very well detailed out because I have a million thoughts running through my mind and not enough time or energy to catch them and put them properly, is dedicated to those who I know who have passed on. Even people who I didn't know very well, but meant something to people close to me. I hope you're in a happier place, one where you're free of the confines of your earthly body and earthly worries. And this post is also for those who've lost someone they loved or cherished. Death is a part of life, but being sad at their passing is inevitable. Missing them is undeniable. But treasure the ones you have now, so you have good memories to think back on rather than cry for losing the opportunity at making wonderful memories.

So on that last note, I'm out of here. It is getting later and I'm a little upset I can't sit here and type the whole night because I have work tomorrow. So if you've lost someone or know someone who has lost someone they love, just take five minutes from now to sit and think about them. And next time you're at a funeral of a friend's loved one, take time to sit with them. Because friendship is one of the best medicines life can give us.

~ To the soul, there is hardly anything more healing than friendship. ~

Thomas Moore

Amanda Loves You

First day on the job with an injured leg.

Good Afternoon.

I have just finished my lunch. Well, I have some more fishballs but I need to make them hot first, so I'll do that later (: Since no one is in the office, I'll take this opportunity to blog about yesterday and today. Well, today till now because I wouldn't know what is going to happen tonight. But I could try and predict for you what I'm going to do. Hahas. Anyway, yesterday first.

I finally caught my much awaited Gilmore Girls! Logan is still as hot as ever! Hehes. I watched to watch Veronica Mars as well, but I was talking to her and Monkey. After the show, I decided to game a little and my character on SoF gained two levels! Do I rock or what? Hehes. Well, before that, and before the talking, I didn't make it to church. Well, I woke up at 7.30am. We were not late. But I just laid in bed and looked at the ceiling. Trying desperately to ignore the pain in my knee and just thought about going to church. And then I realized that I didn't want to go to church. Mainly for the fact that I would see him, her and them. So I turned on my side and went back to sleep. I woke up again at 9am and found out that mama had sent the bread to church, and so I just hobbled back to bed and went to sleep. After all, I didn't have any more reason to go back to church did I? (: Well, then I woke up at around 11 and we waited till mama came home because last week, we had lunch first and she complained that we didn't wait for her. But alas, she came home full and we were hungry. So mummy went down to buy lunch for us. Rice for her, noodle for me (: After that, I started talking to her. You can get the full story if you just scroll up and start reading this paragraph again (:

Nothing much happened yesterday evening, aside from the fact that I went to bed in tears again. I don't know why, but I still can't figure out what's wrong with me. Not physically, not that I think so anyway. But maybe mentally or even socially. I really haven't known anyone who wasn't able to keep her friends. Well, the majority anyway. There was a topic we touched on when I was talking to her on Saturday night. My singing. Hahas. It's almost laughable, but I actually do like singing. Even if none of you have heard me sing before. I used to sing a lot when I was younger. Even if I was out of tune. In church, in the car, at home, almost anywhere I had music and didn't have people who were liable to stare at me. And how elated I was when we joined the choir to sing for the Confirming Batch before us. Well, before I joined the choir, I thought I had a reasonable nice voice. Some people did tell me that I had a nice voice, but that was over the phone so I don't know if it counts. Anyhow, I thought I had a reasonable good voice. And then I joined the choir and well, apparently I'm tone deaf. So yeah. I did, for a while anyway, stop singing in church. Stopped singing in the car. Or rather caught myself everytime I started to sing along. I only ever sang when I was alone. That was about it. Then after a while, I figured I shouldn't stop singing in church because it's church right? And then one day, while I was singing in church, this european/american guy turned around and said 'You have a nice voice.' And yes, I did blush and I was so happy. But then, something she said made me wonder if the guy was being scarstic. Hahas. I don't know. Maybe I think I have a reasonable good voice, but maybe it's a bias opinion since I'm judging myself. And actually in real life, my voice really sucks and anyone who hears it is bound to appreciate even a baby crying. It's almost like how I thought I was wronged, when maybe I wasn't wronged because the majority thought I wasn't wronged and actually rightly accused. Anyway, back to my singing. Sure mother says I've got a nice voice. But she's my mother. It's almost like how she says I look pretty when I know I'm not pretty. And how she says I'm not fat when I know I am fat. Hahas. So I don't know. Should I stop singing or just sing only in church where the choir can mask my voice and not sing anywhere else where I'm liable to harm anyone's ears? I don't know, I'm second guessing myself so much I'm actually getting a headache.

Anyway, this morning, woke up late. I'm guessing it was because I was up for at least an hour last night before I finally fell asleep. Anyway, hobbled my way to the toilet for my shower. Which I managed to get done without as much pain as I had anticipated. Hobbled my way back into the room to get dressed and then it was off to work! It was drizzling slightly so I took the bus down to Bishan instead of stopping at Ang Mo Kio. Train ride was pain-less and the ride to work via the shuttle bus was all right. It hurt when I was rushing for the bus, but it didn't hurt very much after that. Oh, my dressing has been changed and it's very ugly and very big. Sorry to the Staff Nurse that did it for me, but I much prefer the older dressng which was small and neat! Hahas. Ok, I'm evil I know but whatever xP My knee hurts more than it did before.

Oh yes, up to my changing of dressing, I came to work and the apples weren't here yet. No one bothered to call the company to ask them where the apples were or if they were on the way when it was already 9am! That's my first frustration. So then I was requested to go to the recruitment office to pick up a new girl, who unfortunately would be working in the clinic. Yes, I may be a bitch when I say this but I don't really care. I can't wait for her to GO. Ok, so back to work. After coming back and and calling the person in charge to let her know, I went back to my seat. Only to find out that she had not called the Pharmacy to come collect their apples. Second frustration. Remind you, my knee was already starting to hurt! So I called them, and then was asked to bring the girl up to the clinic to meet the Sister. After which, the Sister In Charge unfortunately caught me and asked me to go and redress my wound. Which I am going to tell you about now and make you understand my pain. *giggles evilly*

It was all right when she first peeled it off. Only to find that the waxy part which was not suppose to stick to my wound WAS actually indeed stuck to my wound. Hahas. Maybe it wasn't suppose to stick to my skin but not not to the wound. Hahas. You understood that right? Anyway, moving on. So she drenched my wound in alochol, I think it was alochol, to help the thing loosen it's grip before she ripped the padding away from my wound. After doing it twice, it didn't work. Well, a little came off, but not everything. So I closed my eyes and told her to do her job. And boy did it hurt! If I had something in my mouth, I would've bitten it into two pieces. Hahas. So she cleaned my wound and then bandaged it up again. It was a very big piece that she put on my knee and when she put the plastic covering, she wasn't exactly very gentle about it! Anyway, I left the dressing room with a larger bandage and more pain than before. Although she did say it was healing pretty well so I hope it gets better soon. I think I'll still stick to wearing pumps. It might look a little weird, but I don't know. See how things go I guess (:

Anyway, back to work. Nothing else to say really. I do sincerely wish she would be leaving as soon as possible because I don't know how much more I can actually endure. I am liable to hit her one of these days >_<>

Amanda Loves You (:

The first dress and History repeats Itself.

Good Evening!

Be not mistaken that added exclamation mark to be happiness, excitement or even gladness. Because frankly, I'm very far from any one of those emotions. It has only been one day since my last post, but it seems like a whole lot of things have happened since then! But I'll start off with shopping on Friday night first. Because in my opinion, that is the most interesting thing I've got on the agenda. But than again, who cares about your opinion because this is my blog. So if you don't want to know about the first dress, scroll down a paragraph or two (: Be careful not to trip!

Friday evening. It was a pretty upsetting time, especially since all the dresses I had wanted to buy were either to expensive, or did not have the designs that I had wanted. Something more up to date, and not old looking yet keeping the oriental look (: I'm a fussy shopper I know, but only the best when you're a fussy shopper xP Anyhow, I gave up hope after the last second shop we went to where the dress itself cost about $160. The good thing, or the only thing that made me happy was that I could fit into the dress without needing any adjustments made! Well, if you don't know by now, that is a really good thing for me! Sure, it does mean I still need to lose more weight since I'm still using a double L. But at least now, I can fit into the dress unlike before when the dress couldn't even get past my hips! So, we found this tourist shop further down the road and I found one that I liked the design so I tried it on. And it fit! Well, it was a three quarter dress, but the full length one caught my eye. And it's pretty amazing that there was the last one, waiting on the shelf for me. Yes, last piece on the shelf and fits me almost perfectly. So I tried it, fell in love, and bagged it (: After which, we got underwear! They were having this clearance sale at OG, and the underwear had really cute wordings on them! You might see them if you ask, but you would never see them on me. Well, unless you're...me! Hehes. And because it was more than $20, we got a free pearl! Here's the picture I took with my phone. This is indeed my first time posting a picture, so I actually hope you can see it. I mean, if it's too big or too small. Hahas. I'll be posting more pictures in the future, so hopefully after a while, I'll get the hang of posting photos with my posts. Hehes. So yes, there's the pearl. My first pearl (: Mummy says she wants to go buy more underwear to get another pearl. Hahas.

After that we went down to the car and mummy showed me the pictures of a car she was parked next to when she first came in! It was small, yellow and had Winnie The Pooh pictures drawn all over it! It was really really cute! So I'll put them up here so you can share in my post elation over seeing the cute car again. Cute isn't it? Mummy didn't take more comprehensive photos simply because there were other people in the parking lot and they might think she's crazy snapping photos of another car. Hahas. Although I would really love to see that car again. I'll definitely take so much more photos! Maybe this design on my dream Mini Cooper? Hehes. Well, on to the next day then I guess. History repeating itself. I fell down, again. Well, the amazing thing was, I wasn't even looking at anyone or talking on the phone or messaging! So, I was walking, minding my own business and then next thing I know, I found myself on the floor. Pretty funny isn't it? I think I did started to laugh after I got up. Hahas. Well, I continued walking cause I couldn't possibly sit there and cry right? It started to hurt but I didn't really look down at it. And when I did, the only thing I saw was red. Yeah, literally. So I limped my way to work and then the nurse in the office helped me patch it up. And surprisingly, I didn't cry (: It's good cause I didn't make a fool out of myself in front of someone. And it's not good because I've got a higher tolerance to pain. Next thing you know, I wouldn't cry or scream as much as I would when I give birth. Hahas. So, it got patched up and everything else after that was better. We had breakfast, and then did work. It is fun being in the office alone. Peace and quiet. Only me and my music. Mummy came to pick me up after work cause of my knee and then we went home. After which, I lazed around and then went for mass in the evening.

Mass was terrible. Not the mass, mind you. I was feeling pain every time I moved my leg! I mean, where's the no pain in your presence thing in church? Well, it used to happen for me, but not this time. Maybe I am losing my faith, I really don't know. And, frankly, I don't know if I care at all. So well, it hurt horribly. I didn't even touch my bible. I was much too consumed by the pain emitting from my knee cap. After mass it was the ride home. And then, home alone. So I'm off to play some Distro Bots now, since no one's at home and no one's online to play SoF with me.

I'll blog again tomorrow, to let you know if I made it to church or not. Because you know, the whole seeing people I don't like and having to face idiots who are too dumb to stand up for their friends. Yeah, so I'll let you know. And I don't think anyone has found this blog yet. Which is good in a way, so I don't need to be accountable for whatever I say here. Hehes. So I'm off! *poof* See you soon!

Amanda Loves You (:

A week I wish I could forget.

Good Afternoon.

It is 1pm, but I have not yet left for lunch yet. I'm still waiting on Miss Clinic who hasn't called me or messaged me yet. I hope she does get to me before I blow up and murder the person sitting next to me. Yes, this entire week basically does suck to the core. It is times like these that I do wish some person, anyone really, invented the memory eraser for humankind. Because I seriously need it now!

Let's start off with what has pissed me off the most today. Yes, today, not throughout the entire week although the cause wouldn't have changed, only the situation. So I was talking to mother on the phone, about what time I would be meeting her for dinner after work and then suddenly remembered that I needed to write my time in, which I had forgotten to do when I had come to work. So I took out the book and was debating out loud with her what time I had come in. Of course I was debating out loud, I was talking to her on the PHONE. Not face to face or even in my mind! So I was debating with her and then, a voice pipes up from beside me. 'You came in at 9.15am' Sure, it was considerate of her to let me know what time I had come in, but don't you think it was a little rude to interrupt some one's conversation? But no, that's not why I'm so pissed, annoying and irritated at her. It is also because of the fact that she makes a point to remember what time I come in, so as to ensure I don't cheat on my time sheet when she, herself, cheats on the time as well! Now, tell me how pissed off you'd be if you were in my shoes. I'm so pissed now that I have my mp3 on full blast and using both ear pieces because I don't even want to hear her breathe or clear her throat. Because I swear if I hear her clear her throat again, I'm going to scream at her and forcefully force her to drink ten gallons of water until she loses her voice! I have been hearing her clearing her throat for the past two godforsaken months and it has been annoying as hell! I mean, if you have a dry throat, go drink water or at least go see a doctor to get better!

Recent notice is that I'm not having lunch with the Clinic Girl because she's having lunch with her husband. So I'm going to not have lunch today. Nope, no lunch. Ok, maybe I'm going to buy bread but that's it. Because I want to finish this post, and then I'm going to wait until she leaves and see what time she writes in the attendance book. Yes, I'm pissed and annoyed enough to do that. So I guess it's good I had breakfast this morning. And this recent bout of anger has made me less hungry. It's really amazing how the human mind can imagine things that never happened. I can almost see myself slapping her. But I know I would never do that. Because I'm not the type to hit another and I don't want to be in the position to be sued for assault. Although I would love to sue her for mental and emotional distress. Hahas. Ok, that made me smile.

Another recent news is that there's planning going on to get a early Christmas Present for a friend in church. I've been asking around, but anyone with anything that has The Click Five's signature, please let me know! I'm not sure how much I'm willing to pay yet, but do name your price and we'll see how it goes (:

Ok, the anger has vanished. But I do still feel like slapping her. Trust me, the itch is there. I'm just not scratching it. Ok, I'm talking to someone on the phone so I'll end here! I'll be back tomorrow! Take care!

Amanda Loves You (:

To Five Years of Friendship.

To Five years of friendship. This is for you.

The loud horn blew in the distance as Diane sat on the bench, facing the entrance of the train station. It was another hour before her train was due to leave. Her luggage was stacked neatly next to her, on the floor, leaving the seat beside her empty. A brightly decorated box sat silently on her lap as she looked out expectantly; waiting for him. She checked her watch for the fifth time before she turned her attention to the box on her lap. Everything else paled in comparison as she opened the lid of the box, the smell of only him seemed to surround her as she placed the lid on the seat beside her.

She reached in, smiling as she looked fondly upon the first item she picked out. A picture of them, in church, the place where they first met. He had his arm slung around her, both of them smiling into the camera. It probably wasn't the first photo she had of him, but it had been one of the first they took together. She replaced the item, only to pick out the receipt of her first gift to him. She laughed at herself. Her schoolgirl crush still lingering in her heart. A wallet, one she searched high and low for and spent her month savings on. It was her first gift to him, for his birthday. The first year she had met him. She looked up, the images of that night flashing in her mind. How awkward she felt even giving him something after only knowing him for so long. How she blushed when he said thanks. How she wished she had kissed him on the cheek. She laughed at her schoolgirl wishes before she placed the receipt back into the box.

A bottle filled with coloured water, and his name, written with a heart on the I inside it. It was her intention to give it to him. When she declared her love for him; and he returned the feelings of course. But the day never came; even when the fluttering of her heart whenever she saw him never stopped. She tossed it between her hands, admiring how the light reflected off the glass. Just another thing on her list she never got done. She placed it back, careful not to break it before picking up the next thing that caught her eye. A bundle of photos tied together, labelled 'David'. Again, with a heart over the I. Diane shook her head as she recalled the days when she thought was head over heels in love with him. She spent her days thinking of him; missing him. All her friends knew about him; she made sure they knew. It was crazy; she was crazy in love. She carefully took out the knot before looking at each photo. Each photo had him in it, naturally. But none were posed shots. He was either in it as the main person, or the photo just had his face it in. She sighed softly as she looked through the photos. Oh the days when she was naive and thought that he might have loved her too. She arranged the photos neatly together, as she always did, and tied her favorite knot to keep the photos bundled together.

Another horn sounded in the distance; bringing her attention away from her box of treasures. She looked at the large clock above a couple in an embrace. It was only another thirty minutes before her train left. She didn't have much time left, and still he wasn't here. She lost herself in the couple in their embrace before the setting sun behind them made her think of him again. The first evening he brought her up to the roof. The view of the sun she had was almost perfect. She remembered what would have made it perfect. If he was holding her and telling her he loved her. She laughed again. She never did get over him although she always thought she did. She wanted so badly up pull her knees up to her chest, to huddle up every time she wanted to protect herself. But she couldn't. If there was only one time she has to be strong; the time was now. She looked down into the box, noticing her name scribbled onto a piece of folded paper. A Christmas note, along with the present which was tucked away in her luggage. That was his first Christmas gift to her and it was definitely one of her favorites that year. She had previously borrowed the disc from him; and then he bought it for her. And she felt horrible, that she had snapped at him when he asked her if she had bought that disc the week before. But she remembered hugging him; wishing him a Merry Christmas before walking off. Tears in her eyes.

She swiped at her eyes before folding the letter and dropping it into the box. She briefly closed her eyes because she didn't know if she could go on. Goodbye was harder than it looked. She looked at the clock again, the couple had already left. It was only another few minutes before she had to go. And still, he was no where in sight. She reached into the box slowly, her eyes never straying from the clock. Her fingers brushed against something smooth attached to a string. She hooked her finger into the loop and pulled it out. Another Christmas present. She personally thought it was a bad present given his status and her past, well known, schoolgirl crush. But she hung it on her phone anyway, telling everyone and anyone who gave it to her for Christmas. She remembered she used to smile to herself that maybe not all was lost. At least if she wasn't by his side as his girl, she could be there as his friend. Just a special friend like he was to her. And then the rumors got to vicious and he never stood up for her, not even once. She frowned slightly and willed the tears away before she dropped the chain back into the box. She slowly replaced the lid of the box, all the memories surrounding her seemingly being sucked into the tiny little box.

The final announcement filled the train station as wives kissed their husbands, girlfriends kissed their boyfriends and children cried while clinging on to their fathers. She left the box on the seat beside her as she gathered up her luggage and took careful steps towards the train. She had only taken a few steps when someone tapped on her shoulder. "David!" Diane spun around, only to be met by the same blue eyes she fell in love with. "I'm sorry, you left this on the seat." Diane thanked the man softly as she took the box from his hands. Even up till the end, she had to be the one to do it. She looked at the box, small blue hearts scrawled over the box before looking at the trash bin before her.

"Last train headed for London!" Diane bit her lip, like she always did when she was doing something particularly difficult before she walked up to the trash bin and dropped the box carelessly into it. She heard the sound of glass breaking as she turned on her heel, gathered up her luggage and headed straight for the train. She picked up her pace and all but ran onto the train and to her seat. Ironically, her seat had a clear view of the trash bin she threw her lovingly treasured memories into. Diane stared at the trash bin before the final horn sounded as the train made it's departure from the station.

The first tear rolled down her face as the trash bin disappeared from sight. Goodbye is always harder than it looks. As the sun set, Diane looked out the window, up at the stars above. She didn't tell him she was leaving, on his birthday but he didn't miss her. He never missed her. It was all right now; because as the sun set, after five years of friendship, they would be nothing more than mere strangers.

Good bye Elvin.

Words or Patterns?

Good morning!

Well, another hour to lunch but still, Good morning! Please don't ask me why I'm so cheery this morning because I have absolutely no idea. It has so far been a dull morning aside from this morning's silent debate over why people wear skirts with wordings on the back, just at or above the ass.

Why do people do it anyway? I mean, pattern is all right because it's pattern. But words? Well, I was walking to work, minding my own business when this girl walks up from behind me, past me and then in front of me. So I casually looked at her, I mean, you do look at people when you're walking don't you? If you're the type to just walk and look straight ahead, ignore this segment of my post. So as I was saying, I just casually looked at her and then I noticed the word 'Surf' on the back of her skirt, directly on her ass. Pardon my language but I don't see the need to substitute the word; I hardly doubt there are toddlers reading this. So I just felt compelled to stare at the word. I'm not exactly sure why but I was! And no, I'm not a pervert. I just have to look in a mirror to stare at my own ass. Anyway, then another lady walked past me and she was wearing a striped pants. I looked at her ass, because I was doing research not because I was being a pervert! And I found that I wasn't compelled to look at her ass as I was previously with the other girl. And I found that to be really curious. I mean, from my point of view, I'm thinking that it's simply the fact there are words to read whereas on the second girl, it was just a normal pattern you may see every other day. Hence if you actually do wear a skirt or a shirt that has words on it; you have absolutely no right to be offended when someone stares at your chest or your ass. Well, unless of course they're leering and not reading off the words on your shirt or skirt. Hahas. This case still isn't closed yet, simply because I don't understand why I was compelled to look at girl A's ass when I wasn't compelled to look at girl B's ass. Anyone got any comments? There's a blue button for you to hit at the end of the post to leave a comment. Leave your name too! And yes, I'm using the comment space because I'm too lazy to go get another or my original chat box.

Anyhow, I don't understand why you couldn't help another person sign for something while they are busy. And no, it wasn't for a very important thing that the person had to personally sign. Well yes, that person who didn't have to sign was me, and the one who had waited for me to sign, is the person sitting beside me. I mean, she checked the paper and then she asked me to sign. I mean, WTH? Do I look like some spastic kid that doesn't know how to read or cross check that you have got to do it for me and all I had to do was sign where indicated? Please, I may act like a kid but I am by birth 19 years of age. Anyhow, it seems she is more free these days and thus more time is spent on studying. Somehow I wish I could do it too, but there are so many reports that are due. Actually only one for me; but because I need information from the clinics, I can only complete it when the clinics give me the information. This month however has been going on well enough. Hopefully I wouldn't have to come back on Saturday to complete it. Oh, talking about Saturday, they are having a gathering at Ckigu's house this coming Saturday.

Yes, I know I told her that I was going to try and make it even if I was going to be late. But now, I really don't think I would be going. Simply because I've never really liked my Junior College Class and I don't wish to reminisce any bad experiences in school. And no, I don't have any good memories to reminisce about. Hahas. So it's probably a no go and I'll be at home or at work. Doing something, that actually makes me happy. I'm sorry, I liked you a little, but I rather be happy than force myself through at least an hour of pretences.

Anyhow, it's almost lunch and I need to send up the forms to the other department. And yes! She's going for lunch on her own! Ok, evil Amanda but it's ok, I'm happy (: Maybe I should celebrate by having Western today. Hahas. Anyway, I know I also have time to blog like she has time to study. But I complete my work and hand them up on time. It's just weird how she has a little more time but her things are sometimes late. But hey, that's just my bias point of view. Hahas. I'm evil, I know. But before I go, a last birthday wish to a very special birthday boy. Happy Birthday You (: It has been a good 5 years. Maybe I'll find someone else who was as special as you. And on a last note to Dep. If you're reading this, I'm not going to buy those blades. Because I'm looking for the little girl before the blades and I'm not going to find her if the blades come out to play again. So maybe I'll see you around in game or online. So this is me checking out. Take care and as Fergie sings 'Big Girls Don't Cry'

Amanda Loves You (:

Something once lost has now been found.

Good Afternoon.

Yes I am back at work . Unfortunate for me, I couldn't wake up this morning so I arrived late at work today. Another few late nights to cover up the three and a half hours I was late. No more late night watching television. Or until I find a way to make myself able to wake up on time in the morning. Anyhow, as it's only been a few hours nothing much has happened. Only thing I could think about is that I found what I had lost and I'm headed for my second graduation night. Hahas.

I bet you're more interested in my second graduation night than what I had found so I'll just start with that first. Ok, it's not exactly my second graduation night because it isn't even my night at all. I'm just helping someone celebrate it the way I never got to celebrate it. And I must say, I am pretty excited. Well, it's coming up during the end of November so during that week before and week after, I most probably would be working later nights. To cover up the time I wouldn't be here. But it would probably only be half day on the day of the event and then the full day next day. So a grand total of 13 hours. How I am going to work back that much time, I'm not very sure. Need to check if I have any off days during December that I could use to cover up. Because 13 hours is almost impossible. Although I really wouldn't mind coming back on the weekends to work aka Saturday. Because I wouldn't have to see someone who sits next to me day after day after day. So we'll see how it goes. But Saturdays do sound pretty fun don't you think? (: just for the month of November of course. Saturdays are going to start being my gaming days.

The other incident that has been all excited and elated is that I found what I had lost. Which were some invoices that are pretty important and mounting to a total sum of about a thousand dollars. I don't know if it's a good thing my table is small so there are only so many places I could've put it or if my table is too small that I do not have enough places to put my things hence being more susceptible to losing them. Hahas. Knowing me, I'll never find an answer and think through it and re butt myself until I get tired and decide to just let the matter rest. Hahas. But I know you still love me anyway.

On a duller note, I think Chris is ignoring me. Either J hasn't come back or Chris doesn't want to be the one whose always telling me he isn't back from his mission yet. It hurts but with all these new goals I'm making for myself, hopefully they'll keep my mind off him for a while. Because there is no way I can breakdown and cry my eyes out anymore. I'm not in school, where no one cared how puffy my eyes were or how quiet I was. So we'll just have to wait and find out what's happening huh? Maybe I'll get Matt to help me, but he's got enough problems on his own. After everything that he's done for me, I should be the one whose there for him. So enough about this then, let's move on.

Lunch is indeed coming to an end and everyone's returning. Well, more specifically, the one who sits beside me has returned. Hahas. I'm sure I'm making her out to sound like a evil witch. However I do think I'm the much bitch-er one cause well, I'm not exactly the person to not say what's on her mind anymore. Once you've suffered enough I guess you just learn how to protect yourself. Well, I'm off then! I'll try to blog tomorrow although it might seem impossible because I've got mass after work and then by the time I reach home, it'll be late and I need my sleep. Maybe Friday. After shopping. You'll get all the details first! Hehes. So take care of yourself! and I'll see you sooner than you think (:

Amanda Loves You (:

First exciting event at work!

Good Evening.

I am currently watching CSI:Miami on ChannelFive and thus my post would either be very vague or I may lose my concentration half way through my conversations with you. So I may most probably keep this post short and sweet and tell you the most exciting thing that has happened to me!

Amanda, aka me, is going for the SGH Dinner & Dance next Friday, 9 November 2007! Isn't that just exciting! Hehes. Mummy suggested wearing my dark blue lace dress for the dinner; yes, the one I wore for my JC Grad Night. But nope, I wouldn't be wearing it. Simply because the D&D is themed as 'Imperial Night'. We are however going to look for a chinese top! Shopping trip this Friday to Far East! I hope I can find a nice top which would go with a skirt I already have. Because it is simply a waste of money to buy a new top and a new skirt. Hehes. Although it wouldn't be too bad seeing as how I'm planning to throw out my beige flair skirt that has been with me for at least 2 years and is now pretty much torn and tattered. But I assure you it covers me perfectly well. So it hasn't been decided yet but we'll see how it goes this Friday (:

Aside from that, nothing else interesting happened today. Tomorrow's Wednesday so I would probably be doing OT to complete the report that is due next Monday. There's All Saint's Day Mass on Thursday, so I probably wouldn't be able to stay late to complete my work. And it does look like I would have to go back on Saturday but I don't mind, cause I actually do like my work (: And this reminds me, it is some one's birthday on Thursday. Well, I did say no names would be mentioned, but if you know me and you know him, you'll know who I'm talking about x] So yes. I usually do get him a present for his birthday but ever since the rumors surrounding our friendship has become so excessive and insulting that I've decided that maybe, some friendships aren't meant to last or even fought to be kept. So to five years of friendship; happy and turbulent times included; it was good while it lasted. May you have many more, with others who aren't as susceptible as me to rumors. Wish I had a tube of champagne or something to celebrate his birthday and ok, maybe not our failed friendship but, you know, glam look. Hahas.

So it's FashionPolice on ChannelFive now. And a look at the clothes and I really want to move to the UnitedStates. It's just simply because I can wear stuff there that I wouldn't sweat like a pig when I wear it in Singapore. Hahas. And also the different type of clothes. Oh, talking about clothes. I'm making it a point to work out at least twice a week. And even if that gets cut down to once a week, I'm still going to make an effort to do it. Because if I don't, I'm forever going to be sitting here and complaining about being fat. So yes, even if it's slow, i'm DETERMINED to factor exercise into my life. And if you're all for it, do leave a comment. Because I know I do need the support. Hahas.

All right! Next up is CriminalMinds with the ever cute Professor Reed and other eye candy. A girl's gotta find her eye candy somewhere when all she sees at work are married men and married ladies. So I suppose this is about it. I'm headed immediately to bed after the show because it would be almost 1.30am when the show ends and I've got to start work at the same time of 8.30am in the morning! So this is me, checking out. I'll be arranging my room for more shoes as well as cataloging my books tomorrow so I will try my best to blog. If not, I'll promise to do it on Thursday Night (: And a quote from the song SweetEscape, 'It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator. Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold' I thought that was pretty cute. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about, go listen to that song at a high volume and don't sing! Just listen to the lyrics (: I'm outta here!

Amanda Loves You

A somewhat balanced weekend.

Good Afternoon.

It's been two days since my last post. And not surprisingly, many many things have happened since then. Well, first off, we [being mother and I] managed to almost complete our movie marathon. Tonight will be the last show and then tomorrow, mummy's going to borrow another one or two discs for this week (: So all the shows that we have watched so far, SleepOver, Epic Movie, Scoop, The Pursuit of Happiness, Surf's Up and tonight's movie, The bridge to Tabitha. [yes, the spelling is wrong and I'm too lazy to check or google for the correct spelling. I'm lazy, what are you going to do about it?] So far the movie choices have been good, aside from Epic Movie. It wasn't exactly very entertaining, aside from the times when me and mummy were spotting the movies they were spoof-ing [no, i don't know if 'spoof-ing is even a word.] SleepOver was good. A chick flick for girls crossing the bridge from books to boys [basically from childhood into the teen years; i had wanted to use the line from the movie ok?] Nevertheless, I must say the guy was still cute. Scoop was a really good watch. Hugh Jackman is totally hot. Hahas. I mean, seriously! I don't care how old he is or how young I am, he IS hot xP Anyhow, we watched that show quite late, and mummy didn't fall asleep so it must've been good to have caught her attention. Hehes. The Pursuit of Happiness was a movie that we had wanted to watch ever hearing the good feedback on the show. And it truly was an inspiring and heart felt film. Sure, I don't really like my father much but it was really touching and moving. And I do wonder if you had his desire to be there for me; would everything be different now? There were some parts that I cried but there were also parts that left me in awe. And I must say that the rubick cube in the movie has definitely caught my attention! It was pretty interesting watching him complete it and I actually do want to buy one for myself. Hehes. There was also a special feature on the disc about the rubick cube and OMG! I saw a guy solve the cube with ONE hand. Well, at first he did it in the quickest time possible. After which, he proceeded to do it BLINDFOLDED. And finally, he did it with only one hand. As I was watching him, I felt like the stupidest person ever! Hahas. Bet you would've felt the same if you watched it too. Anyhow, that was about it. After The Pursuit of Happiness on Satrday, Sunday we watched Bones and Happy Hour which we had taped on Tuesday Night. So that was about it for the movie watching part of my weekend.

The next part would then have to be the gaming part. Yes, I've started gaming again. No, I wouldn't be as crazy as I was before simply because I am working now and I just don't have the energy or the time. But it was fun this weekend. Xuan helped me and a new friend, Rain, tank the Bandit Bosses. And I levelled once! Which was pretty amazing seeing as how once you hit level15, levelling becomes the hardest thing ever! Well, that and actually getting your weapon pimped. But since with Dep, I don't need to worry about that. Hehes. On Sunday, I played for a while with Monkey. And I must admit, I do miss spending time with him. Even when he doesn't say anything during our time together. I have never seen anyone just run from one place to another to kill bosses and not say anything. Well, especially since I kept losing him because I was distracted by the Halloween Jacks around the place where I could get candy (: And he was pretty sweet to come running back to find me. Because there are SO many bladers that aside from their hair, they all look the same to me! Hehes. And yes, my mini map doesn't help when I see myself near the orange dot that is suppose to be him and yet I can't see him! Hahas. But it was fun. And it's times like this I wish I was in the US then maybe we'd be able to hang out in real life and actually have more fun. Not to mention, I would love to meet him nephew! New born just a few months ago. But that aside, Dep's on better terms with his girlfriend. I want him to be happy; but I don't know if she's the right one for him. But I suppose that's for him to find out, and I'll just provide the shoulder or the listening ear when he needs it. I'm going to be bitchy and just say this but I hope he doesn't stop pimping my equipment for me. Hahas. And if you're reading this Dep, you know I love you (:

With that aside, on to slightly more serious matters. J isn't back from his mission yet. I believe Chris must be tired of hearing me ask after him. Especially since it's everytime I see him come online, which is everyday. Hahas. Chris said he was delayed, and I hope that's just about it. I really shouldn't dwell anymore on this before I launch into my 'Why Must They Send People For Stupid Reasons' Lecture because I really simply do not understand. Anyhow, moving on!

I need to get out more you know. Anyone out there nice enough to being me out for a night of fun? Because between work and family matters, I am just about going crazy. And yes, I'm serious. Even though I'm not suppose to be doing this, I am blogging at work. And my colleague that is sitting right beside me, is annoying the living day lights out of me. I mean, it's not like she's actually doing something. It's just her being here that annoys me. Ok, I'm certain I sound like a spoilt brat, but she really is annoying! I mean, *ARGH* There are so many things she does that I don't understand. And no, it's not because she's a 'engineering' kind of person because I know people who are in engineering, aka GodSister, who doesn't act like she does! I mean, there are times when she does stuff and I go 'why in the world did she do that?!' As of now, I'm basically ignoring her. Totally and certainly ignoring her. I love my mp3 player as well as my other devices that bring my mind away from this place of sitting right beside her. I don't want to dwell on family matters because I have somewhat found a way to solve some of my problems. As for the rest of my problems, I'll just dump them all into God's hands. He's older, he's wiser and thus is able to solve more problems. As for me, I'm young, naive and am unable to solve many problems. Hahas. Ok, this is me going crazy because I'm trying to refrain myself from screaming at the girl sitting beside me. *breathes in and out* Taking deep breaths and typing as quickly as I can with this horrible keyboard is helping, a little anyway.

Well, as I can see the time on the computer, it is almost just about 5.30pm. Which is time for HER to go! Hahas. Well, I do need to get back to my work because I need to finish everything before next Monday. Reports are due. I'll probably be coming back this Saturday to finish the report, and hopefully I'll be able to finish it before Monday which is when the report is due. Do leave a comment, because I know you're dying to! But don't die though, would be unexplainable and your parents would be really upset and everything. I'm sure if I know who you are, I'd be upset too. So comment but don't die even if you are dying to comment. Ha Ha Ha. Ok, cold joke. Time for me to get back to work and then head home for that last movie! Oh, I'll remember to tell you about my newest and latest plan to get myself off my lazy ass and to start working out. And I have reyrey to thank for that really. The guy, making his gym and all. But I will delve into that in another post. I'll stop here and leave you to your thoughts. Because what is a person without his own personal thoughts? (: Take care and check back soon! Because Amanda has just got back into the blogging scene.

Amanda loves you.