carry on

July 2011

wah kaoz.. half the year gone just like that. can say that this year has been more or less all about work. we've been so buried in our new jobs. its been super mentally and physically taxing. and on some days, emotionally too. but, we've managed to take breaks in between. we did hochiminh and gili islands (finally!!) Ngoi even managed to get a work trip to Paris and even conjuring up a trip to Budapest end of the year.
bet all of us are trying to keep our sanity in this shit hole. livin' here in lioncity is like living in a matrix. the gahmen controls everything. the way u talk, what you eat, what u do, where and how u live and how much u earn. its not how much your company can pay u. its how much the gahmen wants your company to pay u. how much u earn controls what u spend. and what you spend substantially defines who u r. a system that restricts who u can be. a conspiracy theory? maybe? but just indulge me a little and i'm sure u can find some form of truth in it. maybe its just us or maybe its just me. on a good day i'd be contented to live in this controlled environment. but on a shitty day everything just sux. cut us some slack can? maybe its bold for me to say this but theres gonna be a major back lash sooner or later. general unhappiness amongst those who truly call this matrix their home. statistics dun lie. the majority wants out. gold diggers have made this place a stepping stone. i dun blame them. aren't we all tryin to survive? tryin our best not to end up at the bottom of the food chain and we end up losing our compassion and consideration towards others. gracious society my ass. the next 5 years will open our eyes. we're not blinded anymore but your cheap carrots. if theres a deal goin on up there then we want in!

and to you optimists out there... whatever happens...you'll always find a reason to go on.

kick ass or kiss ass

I was being paranoid.. according to Sanglay. I guessed I did burn bridges and build walls. It's not as welcoming as compared to the previous theme parks. But like any other roller coaster rides, I think I am getting the hang of it. Just stick to basic beliefs.. without them I truly would be nobody, wont we all? We all have something to hold on to. In the end, its not about the brains, wealth or power.. Its about heart. Its a different playing field now, the stakes are higher and there is so much to lose. Have I been too ignorant or just shielded from all the bullshit when I was enjoying my stay in wonderland. The moon stared me in the face last night telling me that nothing last forever and when I came back to the same spot, the moon was gone. Gone all the Gung-ho days of putting fist ahead of rational contentions or is it? It would be ahelluva lot easier won't it? But doubt you can escape from the clown this time around if you get yourself in the shit hole..

nvm.. for now will just burn bridges, build walls and kiss ass...

Will let myself out now and then to test the waters.. all in good time... all in good time..... 

PS: Janet Hsieh is actually quite hot.

stupid

To all my friends... lets get stupid... stupid is as stupid does...

B.a.l.a.n.c.e.

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The key to happiness.

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Ooooooh.. nice jumper..

2011

Can't remember the last time I blogged,

Partly attributed to my recent too-happening-to-talk-about career, sheer laziness and lack of inspiration.

But I guess the new year deserves a post.

2010 has been a challenging year,

What with changing jobs, being broke thus depressed, inability to travel thus depressed etc.

But no doubt it was a very humbling experience and I'm sort of glad I went through it.

And of course I do want to acknowledge all the good stuff that happened to me in 2010:

1) Having built our very first beautiful home from scratch

2) Visited HK for the very first time (one and only trip for 2010)

3) Made new friends (that matter) during my stint at Harbourfront & Novena

4) Received the support of family & friends when I needed it most, including on the financial front from Yea (come to think of it, it's nice to be receiving allowance - feels as though I'm a student all over again)

5) Clinched the championship for Winter Touch League

6) Secured a job with an organisation that I've always wanted to work for

7) Completed my 2nd marathon some 30mins faster than my first

8) Mama Sue well on the road to recovery

9) Realising that I'm going to be an aunt (extended family not included since I'm already a grandma in this regard)

10) Having my wanderlust bestie back yet again for the holiday season

So how did I spend the last day of 2010?

In the usual understated manner of course.

Come to think of it,

In our 6 years together, think Yea and I have only spent 1 or 2 NYE together.

Maybe next year we should elope and spend it some place far, far away.

But let me get through 2011 first.

Hope you had an awesome 2010,

And here's to a bigger, better year ahead!

xoxo,

Ngoi

101010

A lot has happen the past couple of months.. some bad some good.. but I believe whatever it is, there's always a good reason why it happened.

There's a time to voice out your opinion and there's a time to just keep it within you.. Transcend.

I have learnt to transcend throughout my life but always cracked eventually. But life is a learning journey and God will only allow you to endure so much before He allows someone to save you or even be the scapegoat for you.. Sad to say that yes, it may be your time now to feel the heat.. a day? a week? months or possibly years..We are mere mortals unable to see the ultimate divine reason of why it is so..So just be contented and learn to accept and be open about everything in moderation..

I have more or less let tumblr do the talking.. more often then not, pictures say a thousand words.. and sometimes a simple quote can sway the decisions of complex men..

The times ahead are unpredictable. Its best to just take one day at a time.

To get rid of the stigma.

To be humble..

To try to want nothing which i think will be quite a feat.. ha ha ha..

Its been a rough year so far. But definitely equipped us with the essential and invaluable lessons that will give us the upper hand next year.

Cheers!

Dear Blog Police

Its been ages since we updated this blog.. Ngoi is hopeless and for me I have more or less let Tumblr do the talking.. But its a special date.. 101010.. Cheers people!!

House RaiderS!!!