Enough with the cliches. Just plain 'ol Winston =).

Sunday, November 30, 2008

When sick, we eat...

Porridge - The 'sick' food normally consumed when...sick *obviously*

Now that I am in my final year, I am studying more into depths of Nutrition. What you learn might scare you. Imagine having swallowing problems and having to consume water in nearly solid state. Nope, I am not talking about ice but more like 'water pudding'.

With this magical ingredient...
...normal tea becomes...
...something like...
...PUDDING?!
Imagine having to drink all fluids in this state.
some nonsense cookery...

my group's dish!
another type of texture-modified diet
OMG! do you know what that is? - Chee Cheong Fun!!!
The 'water pudding' I was talking about. It's actually very good for...
...FACIAL and used as a hand cream =X (it's actually very cooling since its just H2O)
Wah...who is that?!

It's....SISTER TAN! (my sister lei, same surname =X)

I have got to say, other than Mdm Kalpana, Ms Tan (aka Sister Tan) really inspires me to further in nutrition. But imagine me, Winston Tan, as your Nutritionist: I think you guys are better off on your own. HAHA. I will probably ask you to drink and eat everything you shouldn't. =XXX

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Vampire!

Once again, the Mobile Blood Drive is going around getting blood. My virgin blood donation was at Alexandra Hospital. I think around May this year. Anyway, it was kinda fun =). Impromptu donation. Daphne wanted to donate and made me itchy to. In the end, she had low blood pressure and was 'barred' from donating *pang seh*. My next donation, I will pose with my bag of blood. LOL.

my blood!

close up shot. did you know, the bag of blood have to be heavier than the weights thus signifying 'enough'

=)


It was almost equivalent to helping in charity but...I lost my thumbdrive on the same day (25/11/08 Tuesday).

I lost it in the 2nd computer lab at level 6 of TP Applied Science School. Please return it back to me.

Monday, November 24, 2008

thinking post...

Yes. It is true I have been busy. Busy with school, busy with part-time job, busy with everything except trying to slow down. How meaningful can life get? And yes, I haven't been updating my blog with colourful photos and beautiful aspects of my life. Why?

Firstly, its back to square one - Time. Secondly, it is kinda getting OVER-RATED. These weeks and months of constant working has got me thinking... even MORE *scarily so*. Like how we need to evolve from one level to another, one age group to another. Change is inevitable.

However, some don't. I take that back. No, they do but I don't think its a positive one. I guess, time allows the rainbow to be seen even when it hasn't rain.




When faced with something of no return, its only then when we start to regret. Is it possible to wake up now and start anew? All these thinking is getting me hungry =X

Sunday, November 23, 2008

미쳤어 (mi chyeoss eo; crazy)

Inspired by Kim Leng for the sudden korean-ness, I decided to search for HAN-BOKs (한복). There were so many beautiful pictures of them on the net and I decided to share them with everyone!

Miss Korea contestants
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm96/javabeans122/misc/2008/misskoreahanbok21.jpg

I love her gache (가체)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm96/javabeans122/misc/2008/misskoreahanbok20.jpg

http://www.dramabeans.com/wp-content/images/misc/hanbok/SO_hanbok.jpg

Well, that's all for hanboks.

If I can get my hands on gache (가체), Kim Leng would be my model! LOL!!!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Crush.

I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside, it was a rush, what a rush
'Cause the possibility that you would ever
Feel the same way about me
It's just too much, just too much

Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know

Do you ever think, when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this can go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it really just another crush

Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
'Cause I'm trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush
Ain't goin' away-ay-ay
Goin' away-ay-ay




Conflict of thoughts. Too many at a time, too quickly, more than one. How and why aren't the real questions. Now and then is. To allow myself to be consumed in anger by others stupidity is a punishment uncalled for. Let's all play pretend...shall we? In this society that predispose us to ideologies and standards that even we don't follow but judge others strictly.

Why is that I try to define things that has no meaning? How can we place a value and differentiate things into categories? How is it that our thinking is stagnant???

I got to agree "everyone grow old, but some never grow up!" right, paige? =) got to know this fantastic song through blog surfing. yes, I haven't been tuning into the radio for a long time.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Journalism on the go!

S.T.O.M.P. = A very popular site for the 'concern' and 'attentive' public to snap photos of unsuspecting passerby or strangers CAUGHT in some strange act.

Today, I happen to be like one of these Singaporeans.


There, in the middle of no where, lie the sleeping prince, waiting for his lecture to start.

Have a break, have a kit-kat!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Life.

I have forgotten which day it was.

I was on my way to work. Music plugged in my ears. Suddenly, a weird sound was made. I turned to my left and horror was set in my eyes. Smoke fumes drifted vertically in the air. A passer-by who was driving pass stopped to their assistance. I saw a lady followed by a child being aided out of the car. No blood (I think...) but most probably shock and panic ringing in their ears.


I felt guilty. Not only did I NOT not help them (as I was running late but that is just an excuse right?!) but I was trying to see the car plate number in hopes of buying lottery. A sudden thought came to mind - "My family car is the same as that car. Did my brother used it with his gf knowing he was leaving the country for 6 weeks? Was it them?" These thoughts filled my mind. I was terrified. However, upon remembering there was a child, definitely not my family car. *phew* And as the bus drove pass, I took another picture:


As the bus drove on, I realised - Life is truely fragile. One moment I can be laughing, the next I might be in a coma. Should I opt to pull the plug if I am in that stage? Maybe......

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

5 mins Management Course

Lesson 1:

A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.
Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'

After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'
'It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies.
'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'

Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.

Lesson 2:


A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.
The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'
The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'
The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'

Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

Lesson 3:

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.

They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'
'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'
Puff! She's gone.

'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'

Puff! He's gone.

'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'

Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson 4

An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.
A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'
The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

Lesson 5

A turkey was chatting with a bull.

'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'
'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.'

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough str ength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.

Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.

He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.

Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there..

Lesson 6

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.

Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.

(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your
friend.

(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!


Credits: Thanks Lay Leng for the email =)))

Monday, November 03, 2008

Happy 19th =)!

As promised, this post is about my 19th birthday. This year's birthday felt really different. I just can't tell. Anyway, wanna thank the gorgeous assistant manager of JP, Gypsy. And the always-looking-young Yi Ling. I tell you, she has two children but she and her hubby look like they just started dating =X.

Both of them are so nice. On the 6th Oct, I was working. They brought me to HK cafe (Hiun-ng Kong Cha Chan Teng) and bought the Mango Mousse cake from JP. At first I was still wondering why she took a cake home. But half way walking there, I realised they were planning to celebrate my birthday. THANKS =)))


me and yi ling. doesn't she look young?
me and gypsy. very gorgeous right?!

I took a cab back with Gypsy and her ANG MO bf (who happens to smoke 'Winston Ciggys' =p). I was walking home to the lift when suddenly...

ALLESTER and KRIS shouted, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!". My God! I screamed and ran into the lift la. It was about 12 going to 1 in the morning and out of no where, two person's jumped out literally holding a birthday cake. I was really surprised. Thanks so much =))). Really appreciated it la you guys. *muacksss*




And look at the nonsense b'day card 'ter got me. LOL!




thanks Kris:)

ain't the bear cute? =p

On the day itself, I went to AH for my FYP stuff. Then with 'ter, Kris and Alicia, we went out to vivocity and then chill at 1TwentySix where danny and Shirley TXY suprised me by turning up! Got really drunk that night/morn but I really enjoyed it. woo, before I forget, Agnes and Elaine. *muacks* la you two. Always perking me with nonsense antics (i.e. ORHH...la!) haha. Thanks everyone =) for making my 19th birthday so memorable.