Happy Leap Day!

Today is special because..

It's an extra day added to the month of February (to keep the calendar year synchronised with the astronomical/seasonal year).

Seasons and astronomical events do not repeat at an exact number of full days, so a calendar which had the same number of days in each year would over time drift with respect to the event it was supposed to track. By occasionally inserting (intercalating) an additional day into the year, the drift can be corrected.

It is a tradition that women may propose marriage on leap years.

A leap day is more likely to occur on Mondays or Wednesdays rather than other days because the Gregorian calendar repeats itself every 400 years. Therefore February 29 can occur 15 times on a Monday or Wednesday, 14 times on a Friday or Saturday and 13 times on a Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday.

According to English law, February 29th was ignored and had no legal status. So a crime on the day is no crime at all.

The last time February had 5 Fridays was in 1980 and next time will be in 2036.

I'll be collecting my long awaited altered jeans this evening!

Im going on a date with DD tonight!

Signing off with overflowing vim and vigor.


"Time goes by.. so slowly.. Waiting for your call baby night and day.. I'm fed up.. I'm tired of waiting on you.."


Tonight is extra special because..
I didnt go on a date with DD!

1) DD had to cover duties for a friend-fc*k. Thanks to /\/\$K on the lose. I guess /\/$ is xxxxxx even for /\/\0's.
2) Its been very long since i felt d-i-s-a-p-o-i-n-t-m-e-n-t.
I had a strong gut feeling that tonight's date isnt part of history but nonetheless maintained high hopes. But who's to say what to do when the nation calls for exigency accelerated.
3) I sat down, rationalized logically why i was feeling sour-because we agreed to spend this special day a week ago.
4) I might be living in self denial but who cares-I repeatedly remind my negative thoughts that he's hit the sack after a long day at work. In any case, its a new day and all i should look forward to is scuba class and a dinner appointment on Sat night! I hope tomorrow's dinner will be one full of banter, laughter and sapient talk!

Seconds after i hit on the exclamation mark,

5) DD asked to meet up.
"I supply hugs and kisses, make your order."
Had i not known him for long, i'd have concluded that it was his di*k talking.

Signing off on a im-trying-damn-hard-to-be-cheerful and im-playing-hard-to-get note.

Then again, whats the hoo-haa bout a leap day? Nor a cancelled dinner date?

Work And Its Escapade

My Chief of Staff came by for her monthly duties. She has been nettling me with her unnecessary advices, comments and what not. :)

Very motherly.

.. ... extracted because netizens are becoming Nosy FParkers.. Because there's a certain extent of liberation to freedom of speech.

But all was forgotten when i returned from lunch. I saw my eye candy clad in a checkered shirt and khakis, walking past the class room block's veranda. Tee hee hee.

Actually, J.L.N. isnt much to rave about. Just some form of escape from mundane work life. I've not even had a chance for a good scrutinization of his extra oral features! So all that i perceive him to be might just be my ideal-for now.

Signing off from a self-declared slack afternoon at work.

Blogthings Part II

Lady boss was asking if i'd like to get married this year (Say.. I have a stable boyfriend). My first instincts were: Hell NO! I want to continue having fun, travelling, focus on my career, etc.
But on second thoughts, I was thinking, why not?
Shamelessly, i think i'd be able to manage marriage preparations, choosing a flat, designing-electrical-furnishing-cleaning the place, being a girlfriend-wife-friend-confidante and the what nots of tying the knot. Nuff said-decided to shelve that idea for now. Marriage preparations is exhausting business, and expensive. Moreover, i dont even have a partner, for Pete's sake.

Here's to my suitors/future boyfriend..

Blogthings says..Guys Like That I'm Sensitive
And not in that "cry at a drop of a hat" sort of way
I just get most guys - even if I'm not trying to
Guys find it is easy to confide in me and tell me their secrets
No wonder I tend to get close quickly in relationships!

Blogthings says.. I'm a Soft Kisser
My kissing style is understated, but effective
I give soft, sweet, and soulful kisses.
And the key is, I only give kisses to someone incredibly special
Because I don't just go around kissing anyone

Blogthings says..My Seduction Style: Prized Object
The seduction game I play is tried, true, and still effective: hard to get.
I know that the best seducers turn the tables - and get their crush to seduce them.
The one running has the power, and I'm a challenge that is worth the chase.
I'm a master of enticing and pulling back. Giving a little and taking some away. (Sounds like what i always tell my girlfriends-the KITE theory)
I am controlled enough to know rewards come after a long seduction dance.
Even though I want to call, email, or say "I love you" first - I don't!
My style is the perfect mix of hot and cold - so much so that I have many suitors.
I'm skilled at inspiring a chase. The real test is picking the person to slow down for.

Blogthings says.. Im A Dare Devil.
For me, life is one big dare.
And I'm all in for any adventure.
Others find me exciting, inspiring, and a bit intimidating.
My biggest challenge at this point is trying to top myself!

Blogthings says .. I'm Fairly Skeptical
I'm not the type of person who will fall for anything...
But do keep my mind open to all sorts of possibilities.
I figure that anything could be true. After all, the world is a strange place.
However, I'm going to need some convincing before I can believe in aliens or reincarnation!

Blogthings says.. I'm A Timeless Beauty.
That looks great in every decade
Instead of following trends, I stick to what works
And this means I never skimp on my beauty routine
Upside? My classic looks tends to attract gentlemen - not boys.

Blogthings says.. I'm Left Brained In Love
Cool and clearheaded
Tend not to get swept away
Dependable and trustworthy
Able to look at thing objectively
Honest and direct in relationships
Rely on standards when picking a man
Good at solving relationship problems
Ready to compete for my sweetie's heart
Articulate, a good conversationalist, and witty
Think overly romantic displays are a waste of time
A few serious boyfriends as opposed to many flings
Notice all of the details about my guy - good and bad

Blogthings says.. Im Low Maintenance
Otherwise known as "too good to be true"
I'm one laid back chica - and men love that!
Just remember that no good guy likes a doormat.

Blogthings says.. I'm A Professional Girlfriend!

I'm the perfect girlfriend - big surprise!
Heaven knows I've had enough practice. That's why I'm a total pro.
I know how to act in every situation ... to make both me and my guy happy.

Blogthings says..My PMS Disaster Level: Low
I have a little PMS every now and then, but it's not bad at all.
No one probably notices except me.

Blogthings says.. I'm A Romantic Realist

I tend to be grounded when it comes to romance.
Sure, I can fall hard... but only for someone I've gotten to know.
And once I'm in love, I can be a total romantic goofball...
But I'd never admit it to my friends!

Blogthings says.. I Should Drive a Toyota FJ Cruiser
A true adventurer, I'm always up for trying the latest new thing.
And i need a car that will take me anywhere, because there are no roads where I'm going!
(Technically, i'd prefer a manual sedan with smooth curves here in Sg)

Time check: 1am. I've wasted an hour on

No turning back

C\/\/S just texted me on MS/\/. He initiated the conversation, but i was doing most of the talking. (Like always when i meet new people)
我好想把疼痛哭出来. Beyond the real me others perceive, i do have flaws. I make rationale decisions but emotions and the past do get the better of me.

不是后悔放弃我们的爱. 只是令我心碎的事情沒转折点.


我不後悔
作曲：陳國華 填詞：許常德
演唱：林志穎

说好了不回头不想承诺
缘份尽了你别过头
When it's all been said, I won't turn back nor ask for promises
We weren't meant to be, it's not your fault

如果还有什么值得我逗留
我想是你爱过我
If there's anything that would be worth staying for
It's that you loved me

只是路无尽头都是路过
什么感受我能带走
This path doesn't end, but we're just passersby
What can I take with me

眼泪可以不流心碎不能救
看我能否得自由当我松开你的手
No tears can take away the heartbreak, nor can they save me
Let's see if I can free myself when I free your hand

一些风沙哽住眼眸
爱你最后一幕却模糊带过
The wind blows sand into my eyes
Leaving me with a blurred vision of the final act of our love

不让疼痛有路追究
I won't leave the pain any way in

我不后悔我曾爱过
只是天涯从此寂寞
远去的渡口彼岸的灯火
人在河流只许漂泊
I have no regrets, for I have loved
But my world will henceforth be a lonely one
Lights glimmer on that distant shore
And we float in the river of life


我不后悔被你爱过
只是不能爱到最后
短暂的幸福拥有就足够
只要舍得就会快乐会快乐
I have no regrets, for I was loved by you
Though that love couldn't last till the end of time
Having had that joy for a short time will suffice
If only I could cast it off, I would be happy, I would be happy

(I couldnt really comprehend the Chinese lyrics hence Googled its English translation. Pardon me!)

What do you think?

Lunch time Snippets

Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren't they just stale bread to begin with?

If people from Poland are called Poles, then why aren't people from Holland called Holes?

If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?

Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a race car is not called a racist?

If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, then doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed?

If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP?

Do Lipton Tea employees take "coffee breaks?"

As income tax time approaches, did you ever notice: When you put the two words"The" and "IRS" together,it spells ..... "THEIRS"?

Pro-crastinate

I've been a professional procrastinator since graduation from the polytechnic.
XX has been urging me to want it badly enough and pursue what i really want, urging me to write Letters of Evaluation, application essays and the like.
I've been casting my dream away, somewhere at the back of my head, time again and again, months after months.
When i finally got down to it. I am gripped by fear. As i read through lines after lines of procedures, i sink deeper. Suddenly, I closed all tabs that i eagerly opened. Akin to a quicksand, i am overwhelmed by obstacles that i've not even stepped into.
I fear.
I shall reopen them again. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe wed, thurs, fri. Sat might be the day i gather enough rest and courage to find out more. Definately by sunday.
I wish i'd be satisfied with my diploma. No, its not the money, any longer. Week in week out, i observe and want to be like Boss. I dont want to drill fill bill all my life. I want to think of other ways of helping a soul. I want to contribute to the life of others, i want to improve their standard of living. I dont care if i get left on the shelf. I think this is what they call passion. I think i lack the urgency to pursue.
Nowadays, i just want to stay home, read a book, catch more rest, mingle a lil and head out once in awhile.

I remember reading a History book. It states. Fear not, for I am with you. It states. Lead me to a rock higher than i.

Signing off,
the other side.

Post Valentine's Analysis

" The whole holiday is made to further emphasize who is in a relationship and who isn't. Do we need a special day to point this out? Word generally gets out without us having a whole holiday for it. It's a shame that people have to feel lonely during Valentine's Day. (It's a shame if porcupines have to feel lonely during Valentine's Day too, but at least you can understand the hesitation to hug.) "

Cupid just dont understand how lovey-dovey sentiments are. So they'd rather stick with their winged arrow-shooting baby making people feel bad for being lonely every Feb 14. There should be a retaliatory holiday on the 15th called Stupid Cupid's Day. The mascot will be a baby wielding a dental drill(high speed please), and we will celebrate by stunning each other with tasers. It does seem unpleasant, but look: at least Valentine's Day is over.

The good? My hypothesis!
An abilty to glean if the recipient of a bouquet has positive feelings for the other and/or the terribly overpriced posies.

1) She gleemingly struts downtown, chest out stomach in, your well spent plants held in her bosom. Congratulations.
2) Her hands perpendicular to the ground, your flowers 45 deg to the velvet sky. She's proud to receive, but has got little/no interest in you. Well, try harder!
3) Worst case scenario: She grasps the stalks, walks briskly with locked elbows, thumbs pointed to the concrete tarred road. Interpret: She finds no interest in the bouquet, nor the sender.

Well, just my 2 cents.

Here's Ruth's witty lil sis:

(Preparing for a jog after work today)
Mum: Why are you exercising so regularly?
Ruth: I think i should really start doing something bout my phats.
Mum: Did you join a club? Like Calif0rnia or Am0re?
Ruth: No. Just swimming and jogging at the park connector.
Sis: You did! TAF CLUB. (Trim And Fit Club-the infamous program back during my primary school days which conscripted overweight students into exercise.Ironically, if you flip TAF around, you get the FAT acronym. How's that.) In my school, its called FAC Club! Acronym for Fitness And Conditioning Club, more interpreted as Fat And Chubby Club.

(Complaining bout my collegue.)
Ruth: Fark her, really.
Sis: Wah, so much love ar?

Im ONE YEAR her senior-she's fifteen. Uhh huhhh.. That makes me Sweet 16! *Skips around. I guess that line's too much of an understatement of my age.

Whats the hoo-haa bout being 21 and buying a key shaped necklace? I just dont get it, yet, probably. The good's being able to watch macabre tales and get sleepless nights-giving me an excuse to get cuddled to bed. Tee hee hee. Then again, by whom? Im single-but not available. Thou i long to ride on a white horse into the sunset with my prince charming.

Uh huh. I shall pen again. Its 12.55am Monday and i think im getting a lil cranky due to an ever chronic lack of sleep.

Rat Race

Ruth's no longer living in a PIG sty for she was busy spring cleaning the past few days!

Welcome to RAT race 2008.

Even if you win this race, you're still a rat.

Cheers. And pull your ears. Happy holidays!