i know I haven’t been updating for a good long while. After I came back from my dive trip, I had to tone myself down and tune back to working life and most importantly, my final exam.
The whole of October was exciting to me: progression to get my open water license, my birthday, and then a pretty last minute Halloween. Basically, October was a good month where I started to explore a whole new world underwater, feeling pretty princessy on my birthday and getting to know my family all over again. Ive never felt better, and found new motivation in life. things seemed to get better than many years ago... and i'm feeling happy.
Other than that, just before my final exam, my mid-term results released and gotten a really pleasant surprise: I got a distinction for my test! Couldn’t have been better for me and it’s really encouraging! And after sitting for my exam, I’m hoping I can still maintain my distinction. Then again, I would prolly forget that I had my exam coz’ the results would be out 1 month later. And then, the whole butterflies-in-tummy feeling would surge through me all over again! Sigh….
Anyways, 1st thing to look forward to: MY BLOCK LEAVE!! YAY!!! From 23 Dec ’09 to 3 Jan ’10! Ultimate NUAHzzzz! Never did this EVER in my working life. So SHIIIIIOK!! Also, I can prepare for Hua’s wedding too…. :D
Another thing to look forward to next year: I’ve 3 dive trips!! WOOOOT!!
Jan – Advance test at Subic Bay
Jul – Leisure dive at Sipadan, Msia
Sept – Leisure dive at Bali
Best part??? I’ve gotten the air fares on promotion!! For all 3 dives, my air tickets in toto are less than $230!! How?? AirAsia is having a promotion for free airfares, and I got it!! So I only paid the taxes! How cool that is!!!! WOOOOOT~~~!
Happy sha lalala… it’s so nice to be happy!
I’ve already planning to book my leave when the new year starts and would have about 5 days of leaves left. Im gonna keep those 5 days till end of the year or for other planning. If not, I would take block leave like I’m doing for this year!
So pleased with myself coz’ I’m finally doing things on my own, and really just concentrate to make myself happy. I guess it’s times like this I would appreciate myself better and make sure I lived my life to its fullest. rather than doing something out of obligation, this is pure enjoyment. somehow, i'm beginning to be optimistic about the upcoming year...
maybe i may consider gaining my instructor license, if i can... coz' there's actually instructor allowance upon graduation on freelance basis. i can do good with some extra cash. :)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
*shouts* I'M A CERTIFIED DIVER!!
YES YES!! I PASSED MY TEST AND I CAN OFFICIALLY DIVE!!
the adrenaline of that feeling came pretty late actually. when i'd successfully completed the last 2 skills, it didn't sink in that i've passed. i surfaced, and i still wasn't feeling this exhilarated. perhaps all these while i didn't see it as a test per se, but rather a real diving experience.
nevertheless, i did it! it's an awesome present i've gotten for myself.
of coz', not forgetting some bruises and coral cuts i had inflicted while diving. for my virgin dive, i wanted to see if i could do without Gerald's glove he loaned me. well, i lost my balance in water and landed on a coral which had pretty rough surface. i wanted to grab it to keep my balance, in the end, i scratched myself. no blood, as it was more like paper cuts. still, it stung underwater. after that, i had his gloves on with me for every dive.
the pictures are uploaded in my facebook, so go have a look. they're combined with those taken by my instructors. looking back, that was such a great memory, great way to mark my 25th bday.
next, i want to go further to get my Advance too.... i'm targeting somewhere mid-next year... hopefully those girls who went with me be gamed for that!
the adrenaline of that feeling came pretty late actually. when i'd successfully completed the last 2 skills, it didn't sink in that i've passed. i surfaced, and i still wasn't feeling this exhilarated. perhaps all these while i didn't see it as a test per se, but rather a real diving experience.
nevertheless, i did it! it's an awesome present i've gotten for myself.
of coz', not forgetting some bruises and coral cuts i had inflicted while diving. for my virgin dive, i wanted to see if i could do without Gerald's glove he loaned me. well, i lost my balance in water and landed on a coral which had pretty rough surface. i wanted to grab it to keep my balance, in the end, i scratched myself. no blood, as it was more like paper cuts. still, it stung underwater. after that, i had his gloves on with me for every dive.
the pictures are uploaded in my facebook, so go have a look. they're combined with those taken by my instructors. looking back, that was such a great memory, great way to mark my 25th bday.
next, i want to go further to get my Advance too.... i'm targeting somewhere mid-next year... hopefully those girls who went with me be gamed for that!
Sunday, October 04, 2009
October....
We're in October already! Mun had celebrated her bday already, and soon it'll be my turn. getting a little excited somewhat, even though it's not entirely exciting about being a year older. yes, yes, Gerald will say "age is just a number..." who he's kidding man!? he's like in self-denial la... anyway, age doesn't bother men, in general. coz' women gets the impact of feeling like a withered flower, not men! imagine having to face up with wrinkles, saggy boobs, menopause and loose skin everywhere. gawd... the thought of being older is daunting... :(
anyways, i'll be going to Tioman to attain my Open Water dive cert. that's like the whole highlight of the year! and i'm going for my confined pool diving this coming weekend. so SO exCITING!!!!! but, i'm not done with mugging for the theory test. :P
i wanted to extend my trip on Tioman, however it seemed like it's not possible. 1stly, we cant reside at Island Reef resort, so i won't get to see Ronnie or put fireworks; 2ndly, Jacob isnt keen as we had to stay at Happy Inn, which he claimed that the condition is not up to standard. i've already taken leave, now i'm wondering if i should just cancel it or just do something by myself. spa at Batam sounds inviting.... :)
anyway, yesterday was mid-autumn festival. it was raining in the day so there was no moon at night. even so, we were glad it stopped raining in the evening and we went to meet up at Sembawang Park. it's so blardy far for me la! and that stupid bro of mine couldn't loan his darn car. then again, it's not very nice to get all of them to meet me in the east when i was the only joker who stayed in the east in that group. oh well...
Jason was at the park fishing at the jetty. so all of us went there to accompany him, while we sat there and chatted. it was like freaking crowded on the beach: families and friends were playing with sparklers and lanterns, lighted up the whole park (of coz', we just added on to the PSI level). laughters were heard at almost every corner of the park. most importantly, for the 1st time, i saw people putting Kong Ming Lantern up to the sky! it was a great sight! and i thought it was amazing that i saw Malays joining in the fun and sending the Lantern up to the sky as well! i guess it felt good to know i'm living in a country which successfully stressed Racial Harmony into the society.
we bought some food, paper lanterns, lots of candles, fire sparklers, and of coz' beer, to accompany us for the night. not forgetting the mooncakes. we chatted, sang, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed the company. it was a great gathering, despite that we didn't managed to have a BBQ as there were no more pits available. so next week, we hope the BBQ would be successfully carried out.
so i guess this month would be funfilled for me. i'm glad actually. :D and may i have more funfilled months to come!
anyways, i'll be going to Tioman to attain my Open Water dive cert. that's like the whole highlight of the year! and i'm going for my confined pool diving this coming weekend. so SO exCITING!!!!! but, i'm not done with mugging for the theory test. :P
i wanted to extend my trip on Tioman, however it seemed like it's not possible. 1stly, we cant reside at Island Reef resort, so i won't get to see Ronnie or put fireworks; 2ndly, Jacob isnt keen as we had to stay at Happy Inn, which he claimed that the condition is not up to standard. i've already taken leave, now i'm wondering if i should just cancel it or just do something by myself. spa at Batam sounds inviting.... :)
anyway, yesterday was mid-autumn festival. it was raining in the day so there was no moon at night. even so, we were glad it stopped raining in the evening and we went to meet up at Sembawang Park. it's so blardy far for me la! and that stupid bro of mine couldn't loan his darn car. then again, it's not very nice to get all of them to meet me in the east when i was the only joker who stayed in the east in that group. oh well...
Jason was at the park fishing at the jetty. so all of us went there to accompany him, while we sat there and chatted. it was like freaking crowded on the beach: families and friends were playing with sparklers and lanterns, lighted up the whole park (of coz', we just added on to the PSI level). laughters were heard at almost every corner of the park. most importantly, for the 1st time, i saw people putting Kong Ming Lantern up to the sky! it was a great sight! and i thought it was amazing that i saw Malays joining in the fun and sending the Lantern up to the sky as well! i guess it felt good to know i'm living in a country which successfully stressed Racial Harmony into the society.
we bought some food, paper lanterns, lots of candles, fire sparklers, and of coz' beer, to accompany us for the night. not forgetting the mooncakes. we chatted, sang, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed the company. it was a great gathering, despite that we didn't managed to have a BBQ as there were no more pits available. so next week, we hope the BBQ would be successfully carried out.
so i guess this month would be funfilled for me. i'm glad actually. :D and may i have more funfilled months to come!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
really tired
i'll be on leave tomorrow, planned to be mugging for my mid-sem test on Sat. today i went to work earlier than usual as i've some really urgent bids to clear. in addition, i had quite alot of stuff which had to get it off my hand by today. still, the usual 8 working hours were still not enough... so i worked overtime, stretching my working time to more than 12 hours. i was so drained.... yet when i left the office, i couldn't bear to go on leave because i knew my work were still pending.
from the start of the week, i was already hounded by alot of work. worked late almost everyday and to one point in time, i almost wanted to break down. if it wasn't due to my PMS, i wouldn't have felt this way. so much work, so little time, and i felt like drowning. sometimes the moment i reached to the office, sat on my desk, i didnt know which to start 1st. hated that feeling coz' i knew my gears were not ready for the day. it'll usually take a while but by then you knew it, almost the morning was gone... sigh.
i guess i'll sleep in till late morning tomorrow, have a good bfast and whisk myself off to the library to do some serious studying. that's prolly the only place on earth which would get me in the study mood. perhaps, like old times, i'll travel to Marine Parade library to study. what about my room? too cosy!
alright, hope all goes well for my studying in the day and i'll meet Bel and Mun for dinner.
it's going to be Friday again, and it gets me all excited just thinking about it. yes, i'm still smiling despite being awfully drained. the only killjoy for now: that stupid test.
from the start of the week, i was already hounded by alot of work. worked late almost everyday and to one point in time, i almost wanted to break down. if it wasn't due to my PMS, i wouldn't have felt this way. so much work, so little time, and i felt like drowning. sometimes the moment i reached to the office, sat on my desk, i didnt know which to start 1st. hated that feeling coz' i knew my gears were not ready for the day. it'll usually take a while but by then you knew it, almost the morning was gone... sigh.
i guess i'll sleep in till late morning tomorrow, have a good bfast and whisk myself off to the library to do some serious studying. that's prolly the only place on earth which would get me in the study mood. perhaps, like old times, i'll travel to Marine Parade library to study. what about my room? too cosy!
alright, hope all goes well for my studying in the day and i'll meet Bel and Mun for dinner.
it's going to be Friday again, and it gets me all excited just thinking about it. yes, i'm still smiling despite being awfully drained. the only killjoy for now: that stupid test.
Sunday, September 06, 2009
maybe PMS-ing
havent been updating for a while... lack of the proper brain juice to blog. then again, nothing much happening around me though...
life's pretty much a bore right now, so sucked into my daily routine over the week. other than work over the weekdays, gym and hanging out with angmoh on Sat, and ultimate nuahz and cleaning up my room on Sun, nothing else is on the list. now i don't really go for weekly drinking with the boys in my company coz i'm just not too keen about that. also, i realize tht if i would to stay up late on Fri plus some booze, i can't really catch up my breathe during workout at gym.
anyways, i'm having some muscle aches on my thighs and my arms. i told angmoh, and he laughed at me, commenting that i only exercise once a week so i can't expect much. tmd. and he was rolling his eyes when i told him i only exercised once a week! wah lau, what's wrong with that lor!?! at least i exercise right? riiiight??? bleah!
sigh. it'll be nice to have someone i can cuddle with right now... pout. oh well...
and i dread to know it's Sept already, and Gerald had to remind me that my bday is coming soon. i so don't want to turn 25 lar! yes, even though age is just a number, but you can't just be totally oblivious to it. especially when you know you'll get wrinkles, saggy boobs, and maybe residing hairlines. and most importantly, youth is already becoming a history chapter in your life. hmm, not entirely very exciting to grow old. unless, i'm making big bucks to indulge myself in Spa, endless short getaways, and collagen, then perhaps it'll be slightly different. will i ever get to that mark? well, it'll be a reasonable long-term goal. so for now, just whine. =P
okay, i think i should stop whining abit and go get myself some dinner. hmm, what should i eat?
life's pretty much a bore right now, so sucked into my daily routine over the week. other than work over the weekdays, gym and hanging out with angmoh on Sat, and ultimate nuahz and cleaning up my room on Sun, nothing else is on the list. now i don't really go for weekly drinking with the boys in my company coz i'm just not too keen about that. also, i realize tht if i would to stay up late on Fri plus some booze, i can't really catch up my breathe during workout at gym.
anyways, i'm having some muscle aches on my thighs and my arms. i told angmoh, and he laughed at me, commenting that i only exercise once a week so i can't expect much. tmd. and he was rolling his eyes when i told him i only exercised once a week! wah lau, what's wrong with that lor!?! at least i exercise right? riiiight??? bleah!
sigh. it'll be nice to have someone i can cuddle with right now... pout. oh well...
and i dread to know it's Sept already, and Gerald had to remind me that my bday is coming soon. i so don't want to turn 25 lar! yes, even though age is just a number, but you can't just be totally oblivious to it. especially when you know you'll get wrinkles, saggy boobs, and maybe residing hairlines. and most importantly, youth is already becoming a history chapter in your life. hmm, not entirely very exciting to grow old. unless, i'm making big bucks to indulge myself in Spa, endless short getaways, and collagen, then perhaps it'll be slightly different. will i ever get to that mark? well, it'll be a reasonable long-term goal. so for now, just whine. =P
okay, i think i should stop whining abit and go get myself some dinner. hmm, what should i eat?
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