I went for a personal grooming course last friday. What prompted me to go? Partly of my mum's constant nagging that I am fast becoming an auntie in my dressing and partly cos I will be leaving for Beijing soon and when I am over there, would need to meet with Desmond's friends, colleagues and their wives, so I better get my act together...hahahah
Few months ago, I went shopping for an image consultant and finally, after months of deliberation, decided on one. So, paid the deposit and made the booking to meet up with her on 22 August, 11am at her home studio.
On that day itself, I took extra care in dressing myself up. Made sure that I am colour coordinated, hair properly brushed...I did not put on any make up, except for lipstick cos I was afraid that it might interfere with her analysis...
Reached her place and she started the session. It was a three hour session. She started off with colour analysis....My complexion was compared to bales and bales of different coloured cloth. At last, my personal best colours came out.
Next she did the figure analysis. I had to wear my swimsuit and paraded in front of her. She then took out her measuring tape and did some measuring. I am an apple, T shaped with legs longer than my body. Thereafter, she went through what types of clothings are suitable for me. Seems like I have to throw away lots of my existing clothes. Anyways, it was a very good session, at least i am more aware of my body shape...She also gave me tips on how to style my hair.
The last portion was on style. Her analysis of my style was that of classic and a tinge of dramatic. Can you imagine that? Drama mama leh....she sed it was because of that red streak on the right side of my hair...
Overall, i had a good time with her and now it's time for shopping!!!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
It was a good day
I had two appointments yesterday. Morning session was with Jacq and Gennet about our collaboration and afternoon session was a 'farewell' lunch with Phei and Iris.
At aboout 8 plus in the morning, I put on my 'joy' stone - Larimar and set off to meet Jacq and Gennet over at Dempsy's Olio. I was there 15 minutes early. Jacq had actually wanted to pick me up the the durian stall at Dempsy and drive me in. Since I was early, I decided to take a leisurely stroll into Dempsy Village. Reached Olio at about 9.20am, waited for them for about 10 minutes. We orderd breakfast and then started to update each other. Thereafter came our biz talk. Jacq told me about her intentions to do an evaluative research on her training program in one JC and one secondary school. We discussed how we could collaborate on them. I was very keen to work with her on these projects and many more to come. However, I was also hesitant about it as I needed to go over to Beijing soon. So I told her about the impending move and how I can work around it. She was nice and said that we could always have discussions online and she could front the meetings with clients. She just needed me to be around inititally, teach her how to market the research component and she will be able to take it from there. If need be, we will factor in the cost of my air tickets and I will fly back for presentations/discussions. This is too good to be true! To think that I was still very worried about how I could marry the two things together the night before. And now it was solved! Happiness!!
We ended our discussion at 12.10pm as I needed to rush off for my lunch appointment with Phei and Iris. Took a MRT over to Toa Payoh. Phei met me at the station control and we walked to Crystal Jade. It was a good lunch. We had a good time catching up with each other and cracking jokes at each other. I will definitely miss my frens when i am over at Beijing.
At aboout 8 plus in the morning, I put on my 'joy' stone - Larimar and set off to meet Jacq and Gennet over at Dempsy's Olio. I was there 15 minutes early. Jacq had actually wanted to pick me up the the durian stall at Dempsy and drive me in. Since I was early, I decided to take a leisurely stroll into Dempsy Village. Reached Olio at about 9.20am, waited for them for about 10 minutes. We orderd breakfast and then started to update each other. Thereafter came our biz talk. Jacq told me about her intentions to do an evaluative research on her training program in one JC and one secondary school. We discussed how we could collaborate on them. I was very keen to work with her on these projects and many more to come. However, I was also hesitant about it as I needed to go over to Beijing soon. So I told her about the impending move and how I can work around it. She was nice and said that we could always have discussions online and she could front the meetings with clients. She just needed me to be around inititally, teach her how to market the research component and she will be able to take it from there. If need be, we will factor in the cost of my air tickets and I will fly back for presentations/discussions. This is too good to be true! To think that I was still very worried about how I could marry the two things together the night before. And now it was solved! Happiness!!
We ended our discussion at 12.10pm as I needed to rush off for my lunch appointment with Phei and Iris. Took a MRT over to Toa Payoh. Phei met me at the station control and we walked to Crystal Jade. It was a good lunch. We had a good time catching up with each other and cracking jokes at each other. I will definitely miss my frens when i am over at Beijing.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
What a tiring month
July was a very stressful and tiring month for my family. I am so glad Isaac's op was over and everything was fine. 忙完他的事现在该忙我自己的了。I am starting on my diet and exercise plan ( my long overdue one) this wednesday (which is tomorrow). I plan to jog at night, after Isaac slept. Not too late though, Isaac's usually in bed at 8pm and will be in dreamland by 8.45pm or 9pm latest. I guess jogging is still the best way to lose weight.
Friday, August 01, 2008
31st July
Characters involved:
a) Supreme commander - Jac
b) Asst commander - Mum
c) Transport Chief - Dad
d) DVD Chief - Bro
This was the day of Isaac's op. After the experience I had at the radiology centre, I was well equipped with tools to humour Isaac after his op. I dread the screaming, twisting and turning with anger and frustration at the discomfort of the sedative. So that day I was prepared.
We left the house at about 8.15am. Reached MEH at about 8.35am. Went to register him for the day surgery and then waited at the ward for the surgery. As usual, he was all cranky when nurse came in to take his temperature, pulse and heart beat. At about 9.15am, we changed him into the operating gown and we were all set for 10am.
9.45am, nurse came and led us to the OT. Mum and I went with him. Bro and Dad stayed at the room. Nurse told me to change into the gown as I will be going in with him. She did not made herself clear so i thought i will be with him throughout the op. I started to get panicky and excited. Anyways, I soon realised that i needed to change cos I would be carrying Isaac when Dr Choo administered the GA. 9.55am , Dr Ho, Isaac's neurosurgeon arrived. He spoke to us briefly and then went in to get ready. By this time, Isaac was getting real sleepy. His nap time...
Soon, one by one the nurses who were involved in the op started to come out to the waiting room and played with Isaac. They made a mickey mouse out of the surgical gloves. 10.10am, Isaac and I went in. The staff nurse made Isaac go into the room slowly, telling him that she was a magician and could make the door open by itself (the automatic door of the OT)and distracting him with tricks...
Isaac could sense that they were 'up to no good'. His eyes were super big and alert. The moment the gas came near to his nose, he struggled. We had to hold onto him real tight. But after 5 secs, he zzzzz-ed. I went out and changed out of the gown.
10.10.....10.40am.... 11am....time seemed to pass fast but why isn't the op done? Cos i remembered dr saying if there is no attachment to bone, it will only be half an hour's procedure...11.15am...still no sign...mum and i started to fidget and worry...then at 11.30am, boy boy was wheeled out to the recovery room. I heaved a sigh of relieve. Went out to grab a drink, when i came back, he just gained conscious and was crying.
I carried and comforted him. He was drifting in and out of sleep. Effects of GA. Nurse and dr came out and sed that it was a clean cut, no attachment to bone, everything was fine. 11.45am , back to the ward. 12pm, dr came to tell me what happend in OT and sed it was a dermoid cyst as predicted but to play safe we will send it for lab test. 1pm, dr came again to check on Isaac. Everything was fine, Isaac was discharged.
FINALLY IT WAS OVER.....NOW THE ROAD TO RECOVERY......
a) Supreme commander - Jac
b) Asst commander - Mum
c) Transport Chief - Dad
d) DVD Chief - Bro
This was the day of Isaac's op. After the experience I had at the radiology centre, I was well equipped with tools to humour Isaac after his op. I dread the screaming, twisting and turning with anger and frustration at the discomfort of the sedative. So that day I was prepared.
We left the house at about 8.15am. Reached MEH at about 8.35am. Went to register him for the day surgery and then waited at the ward for the surgery. As usual, he was all cranky when nurse came in to take his temperature, pulse and heart beat. At about 9.15am, we changed him into the operating gown and we were all set for 10am.
9.45am, nurse came and led us to the OT. Mum and I went with him. Bro and Dad stayed at the room. Nurse told me to change into the gown as I will be going in with him. She did not made herself clear so i thought i will be with him throughout the op. I started to get panicky and excited. Anyways, I soon realised that i needed to change cos I would be carrying Isaac when Dr Choo administered the GA. 9.55am , Dr Ho, Isaac's neurosurgeon arrived. He spoke to us briefly and then went in to get ready. By this time, Isaac was getting real sleepy. His nap time...
Soon, one by one the nurses who were involved in the op started to come out to the waiting room and played with Isaac. They made a mickey mouse out of the surgical gloves. 10.10am, Isaac and I went in. The staff nurse made Isaac go into the room slowly, telling him that she was a magician and could make the door open by itself (the automatic door of the OT)and distracting him with tricks...
Isaac could sense that they were 'up to no good'. His eyes were super big and alert. The moment the gas came near to his nose, he struggled. We had to hold onto him real tight. But after 5 secs, he zzzzz-ed. I went out and changed out of the gown.
10.10.....10.40am.... 11am....time seemed to pass fast but why isn't the op done? Cos i remembered dr saying if there is no attachment to bone, it will only be half an hour's procedure...11.15am...still no sign...mum and i started to fidget and worry...then at 11.30am, boy boy was wheeled out to the recovery room. I heaved a sigh of relieve. Went out to grab a drink, when i came back, he just gained conscious and was crying.
I carried and comforted him. He was drifting in and out of sleep. Effects of GA. Nurse and dr came out and sed that it was a clean cut, no attachment to bone, everything was fine. 11.45am , back to the ward. 12pm, dr came to tell me what happend in OT and sed it was a dermoid cyst as predicted but to play safe we will send it for lab test. 1pm, dr came again to check on Isaac. Everything was fine, Isaac was discharged.
FINALLY IT WAS OVER.....NOW THE ROAD TO RECOVERY......
Death
This afternoon, after class, received news that my cousin's father in law just passed away. He was a heart patient for 22 years, heart functioning only at 30% all these while. He was admitted to hospital two weeks ago and 2 days ago, his condition took a turn for the worst.
I was talking to my mum about this matter a while ago. I asked her how old he was. She said, '60 plus'? I was wow, ok, assuming my lifespan is also thereabouts, that leaves me with another 30 years. We then started to talk about how when faced with death, human have no choice but to accept it. We can chose not to attend a gathering, a wedding, school, go to work, etc but we cannot chose not to die. Death leaves us with no choice at all. When it comes knocking, we have to go. What happens when we die? Will we still be conscious of where our spirits (if there is) will go to?
I was talking to my mum about this matter a while ago. I asked her how old he was. She said, '60 plus'? I was wow, ok, assuming my lifespan is also thereabouts, that leaves me with another 30 years. We then started to talk about how when faced with death, human have no choice but to accept it. We can chose not to attend a gathering, a wedding, school, go to work, etc but we cannot chose not to die. Death leaves us with no choice at all. When it comes knocking, we have to go. What happens when we die? Will we still be conscious of where our spirits (if there is) will go to?
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