Happy Family...

Had plans to go Sentosa today.. And frankly.. That was about the only thing that I was looking forward to ALL week.. With all the stress and work.. Had really wanted to relax and have fun..
Unfortunately.. Things didn't work out.. And Sentosa didn't happen..
~ Sighz ~

As I had wanted to go Sentosa the whole week.. Didn't plan any appointments til the evening.. So the day was about to go to waste.. When thankfully.. a buddy of mine was free to go swimming with me...

Actually the main point of the story is.. As we were swimming at CDANS (Which is like SAFRA but for Civil Defence for people who don't know).. We saw a lot of parents with kids at the pool.. Swimming with the kids or mostly accompanying their kids to swimming lessons..

So my buddy and I were having a cup of coffee.. And we came to the conclusion.. For all the success or money that we are working hard for..
At the end of the day.. It's actually all just to be able to have the freedom.. and choice on when to work..
So that weekends like this.. We can just bring the kids for a swim as a family..
And spend time together with the family..

Sometimes.. I feel that all I want in life is very simple..
It really is all about the family..
But sometimes.. the simplest thing.. is the hardest to achieve..

-- Ginseng Tonic Maker -- Feeling emo again..

Emotional Ride

I have a emotional roller-coaster career..
Like I mentioned in my previous post..
I can be feeling super-high or super-low..
Seems like there's no in-between..
Or maybe that's just me..
See most things in black and white..

And I'm feeling like I'm a Super Star that can do no wrong today..

Think it's not the best of times to be around me..
Not that I have any outburst when I'm down..
Nor do I get euphoric when I'm super-high..
But many pple have commented that I have this super-stressed(read: anal)
look on my face Haha..
It's subconscious I assure you..
So if you see me around or bump into me.. It's NOT that I dislike you..

It's such an emotional roller-coaster that maybe it makes finding a partner that little bit tougher..
I think a partner must fall into 3 categories:
1) Join the career
2) Super understanding
3) Equally ambitious

But then again.. I think it applies to most people and most careers hahaha..

Haha.. Another stupid post that is too long to be deleted and not very proudly brought to you by...
-- Ginseng Tonic Maker --

Sleepless Night..

One of those nights when I'm feeling really crappy..
As though nothing seems to be going right..

Some days I feel like everything I touch turns into gold..
Some days it's as though I keep digging up shit..

Sentosa.. Sentosa.. The only thing that I'm looking forward to.. And the only thing that can make me smile on a night like this...

You are just catching me blog on a very bad night..

-- Ginseng Tonic Maker -- I need some ginseng..

Photoshop

My buddy sent this edited pic to me over msn.

His message read..

"There's something called photoshop u know.."

The message that I knew he wanted to write..

"Are you stupid or what?!"

-- Ginseng Tonic Maker -- Stupidity is bliss..

Time Off

Took the whole day off on Saturday.. Not the best of time to be relaxing.. But I think everybody needs it once in a while to keep ourselves sane Haha..
Especially with all the stress and deadline coming up...




Started the day at Bakerzin.. The cake was what I had.. Loved it.. Very Chocolaty.. But it probably was a bad decision considering the plans we had for the evening Haha.. But looking at the cakes on display.. I just couldn't help but pick this one hehe..






Then it was off to Dim Sum Dollies - The Little Shop of Horrors.. It's an adaptation of some broadway musical (I think.. But I know for sure it's not a original script)..
It was good!.. Really entertaining.. (Especially this part about the Parking Aunties).. Entertaining as it is.. It held a deeper message.. About the conscience/price/choices people make and pay for fame and success..






Since Dim Sum Dollies ended around 5pm.. And we had to wait til 8pm.. We decided to have some snacks.. We went Hooters.. (NOTE: The pic is not mine.. It's found online..)
The location was NOT suggested by me.. My friend wanted to check out the Hooters Gals (which she wasn't too impressed with haha).. And the buffalo wings (now that was good!..)






Then it was the Chocolate Buffet at Fullerton Hotel.. Looks good doesn't it?.. The thing I was most impressed with though was the service.. Because they'll clear the plates even though it's not completely finished.. It makes the experience more enjoyable coz we can sample the different things and not have to stuff ourselves silly..
But the VERDICT: Service and ambience makes it really enjoyable.. Food was so-so.. The kind of thing that is a must-try.. But probably worth only one visit..

Most importantly.. The company was great

-- Ginseng Tonic Maker -- Ginseng tea to cool the heatiness..

Conversation of the Day..

Location: Coffee Shop
Parties Involved: (1) Drinks uncle (2) Lady buying drinks

(English subtitles by yours truly..)

Lady: Uncle, got Milo?
Uncle: Yes.
Lady: Hot one?
Uncle: Have.
Lady: Oh ok.. Then you give me one..............




............ bottle of mineral water..............



*Uncle scratched head*
*I nearly choked on my food*

-- Ginseng Tonic Maker --

Weirdo!

Think I'm going crazy.. I'm starting to enjoy the stress I'm going through right now haha..
I'm such a weirdo!!..

Probably it's because I'm starting to due better with stress..
Don't have to worry about not spending enough time with anybody..
Look forward to the once a week soccer session..
Enjoy the company of going out with friends..
Maybe it's because of what happened this year.. After being not able to work for about 3 months.. To be still close to accomplishing my goals feels like a major achievement already haha..
But close is not enough.. I want to HIT it!...

Really looking forward to Saturday.. Decided to reward myself by taking the whole day off..
Will be catching Dim Sum Dollies.. Not sure if it's the company I'm looking forward to or the show haha..
but I sure hope the show is good!.. It will be held at Victoria Theatre.. If only the location is Esplanade.. Coz I have not caught anything at Esplanade yet.. Should have caught Forbidden City.. Oh well..
No matter.. It's who you watch it with that matters..

My friend mentioned it seems that I've been catching shows/musicals/plays like these..
But I haven't caught that many.. YET.. Haha.. It helps that I have somebody to watch with..
So far I've only caught Grease and Broadway Beng.. with Dim Sum Dollies coming up.. But I'd like to set the record straight that I'm not trying to be arty-farty.. I've been more interested in shows that are more entertaining... Notre Doum (however you spell that).. Phantom of the Oprea don't interest me..
But then again.. I may watch Phantom of the Opera.. only because it's like such a classic.. Oops.. Arty-Farty me? haha..

I would love to catch Stomp if they ever come back to Spore again..
To catch Kumar in action next?

-- Ginsen Tonic Maker -- Work hard.. Play hard..