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December 21 Mellowed LoveMy Starhub plan was due to continue. I already got my Nokia 7390 from AungAung's M1 plan just a few days ago. Hence, used my plan to get a new phone for Dad for only $38 with a 2yr contract. Nokia 6070 that comes with a VGA camera.
It's the first mobile my dad has that comes witha a camera
 . The wall paper on daddy's old phone used to be that of Bruce's pictures that we (me or sis) have taken using our phones and then infra to his phone. On Sunday, when mum and dad were testing the new phone, they were like kids taking pictures of each other. They finally decided that they wanted to take a picture of the two of them to put on the wall paper so that daddy can show off his "girl-friend" to his colleagues.Alas the VGA camera was simply disappointing. All pictures turned up somewhat blurred. Leaving the two of them somewhat dejected.
It was then that I suggested using my phone to take a pic or take one of the photos they took during their vacations and infra to them.
Jubilantly, my mum put on some lip stick and pa combed his hair to take a few shots.
"Not nice la ... look so stiff!"
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"Look through the photos of our China trip and find one for us!"
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Two hours later. After rumaging through all pictures on my lap top. This picture now hangs as the wall paper of my papa's hp.
... with their approval of course!
December 15 Let GoThat is why it is so important to let certain things go.
To release them. To cut loose. People need to understand that no one is playing with marked cards;
sometimes we win and sometimes we lose.
Don't expect to get anything back,
Don't expect recognition for your efforts,
Don't expect your genius to be discovered or
Your love to be understood.
Complete the circle.
Not out of pride, inability or arrogance, but simply because whatever it is no longer fits in your lift.
Close the door,
Change the record,
Clean the house,
Get rid of the dust.
Stop being who you were.
And become who you are.
- The Zahir -
By Paulo Coelho
Enlightenment! Experience mishandled only hinders and not aids.
December 14 Days of Pok-Kah-Ray-Nas-KahThe Matchmakers' Reunion was quite a success.
Kenneth aka Ah Bun
The proud organizer of this event was professional to the very end. We even received a door gift - A crytal charm to hang the handphone, it now hangs right in front of me at my work station. Bun is still a matchmaker at SDS. Just got to know yesterday that he got a Golden Horse Award as the most popular Wedding Planner of SDS.
Sally Ang
Now is the department of Dollars and Cents in PA. Every bit a proud mother. The last time I saw her, she was still thinking of which country to send her only precious son for tertiary education. Time flies! The son has now completed the first year. With two more years to go.
Irene Chia aka Mdm
Is now pregnant with her third child! A girl this time after Glenn and Waynne. Still so proud of her two boys and is now a consultant to MCYS.
Wendy Chooi aka Smalla
She got promoted to be Deputy Head for the department at the same time as me. She is the only one (besides Ah Bao) whom I still keep in touch with.
Mei Choo aka The Empress
Is now some manager of a community centre. Still her happy-go-lucky self.
May Tan aka Tiger (pronounced as Tee Ger)
Among all the ex-matchmakers, I was most looking forward to meeting her. May was the one who sat in the cubicle right in front of me. We had our differences and we even had a big fight once over distribution of work for a joint event. But through all the sour and sweet moments, we were able to get along quite well. She is now a manager in the Deputy President's Office (what's that?) in Nanyang Technological University.
Gina
Is now still working in SDS. I fondly remember how she assisted me in rushing my excel spreadsheets out on time when I need to submit my quarterly or half-yearly reports. She also helped me so much in tabulating my findings for the many surveys that I did on members.
Jane
This girl-next-door whom I did not relate much to is still her gentle self to this day. One who always greets you will a smile and quiet attention in the group's gossip session.
Among the above were Siew Noi & Priscilla whom joined and left SDS before I even joined the department.
December 13 Matchmakers' ReunionIt's been ten years.
I joined SDS (Social Development Service) about ten years ago as an organizer.
A Match-Maker somewhat.
For nearly three years, I played the role of a cupid.
To try to help singles find that right one in their lives.
Tonight. Ten years later.
I am meeting my fellow matchmakers ...
May Tan, who contested me in the arena of craziness.
Wendy Chooi, who spent many hours in the arcade after many of our events.
Kasmas, my neighbour in the office, who took pride in all his flyers, brochures, events.
Kenneth Lee, still a matchmaker there to this day, and the organizer of this reunion.
Mei Choo, no matter how big or stressful the event was, she was always cool, calm & collected.
Irene Tan, the head of all matchmakers .. then.
Sally Ang, my fellow deputy, who brainstormed many hours with me.
Delphine Lee, all I recall is her contagious laughter. She was my mentor when I first joined.
Kumar, the one who always took pride in managing our volunteers then. Still a matchmaker to this day.
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And a few others whom I worked with shortly before I left this family of cupids.
Wendy is right. I am looking forward to the reunion tonight.
December 10 The ZahirBought this book from MPH yesterday. Written by Paulo Coelho. One of the writers whose books I always enjoy.
 Will write more about it when I finish reading. This writer never failed me.Hair CutChopped off my long hair yesterday. Finally. I have been wanting to do that for quite some time.
Yesterday I finally did it. Bao said that it was a mistake. That it made me look somewhat "auntie". Mum said that the cut is refreshing and looks nice.
Good or bad. Nice or not. It's my choice. I feel lighter. Less burden. Someone once described our crown of glory as the silk of worry.
Cutting the mane that I had kept for nearly two year appears to be somewhat a loss to some. Refreshing change for others.
For me, it is somewhat philo. I want to worry less. Think in shorter terms. Care not of actions of others. Think less. Do what I want. Live in the present.
Seems like this has nothing to do with hair to you?
December 07 Back from Banyan Tree Bintanfrom the bay windows of Tupai Villa 115
The getaway for five days to Bintan Banyan Tree worked wonders for me.
I did not bring my handphone or even wear a watch.
A state of timeless relaxation.
Where I indulged myself in the sounds of waves and quiet tranquility.
For once, I could actually find time to draw ..
Something I did not have time or peaceful state of mind to do for more than a year!
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