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 Took me nearly 24 hours to reach Okinawa from Singapore due to Typhoon Bavi. Already I bought a longer route ticket from SQ to go Okinawa (Avg of 10 hours needed due to transit), this typhoon makes the trip even more interesting than ever. Its my 3rd day here. Collecting my rental campervan on 15 Jul. Doing this solo and I hope I will gain some life experiences. Naha city has been nice thus far. Food is great and affordable. I still look like a giant here in this city. At times some ang moh walked past me makes me feel small, but otherwise, I look big and the locals know I am not from local because they start by asking me if I need English or Chinese menu. See, body size and height works wonder. Recently, I went for a job interview and it was really positive. But after the interview, it set me into thinking some stuff. The bad habit that I have is, I will need to go through the 'process' or 'journey' to learn and understand what I want. I have wrote in last night to wi...

 My first post in 2026!  6 months into my surgery. I can do very lightweight jogging. I can walk alittle smoother without much limping (I still limp when it gets fatigue). I can straighten the knee only when it gets "warm up" by doing the stretching. I can climb upwards but going downwards on an uneven surface or too much of a height (like getting out of van) can still be alittle difficult (still have to hold onto something). The surgery indeed makes the knee becoming more stable. Although it is no longer the same as before, but well, this right knee is better than pre-surgery after the bad fall in March 2025. I hope 2026 will be a good year. 1) Completing my masters in June 2026 and convocation is gonna be in Oct 2026. 2) Travelled to K.L via the new KTM train. Went Perth and drove a campervan. Unsure where should I go for my Jul trip given that the middle east is alittle messy now. Going to Beijing in September with my 2 besties to celebrate our 40th. 3) Better managed rela...

 Suffered a bad fall when playing Lava Grid. Snapped my ACL and then, went back to the hospital I was working in to get it check. At first I was hoping its just gonna be sprain on the knee, but then, real true shit is, ACL was fully torn. Was then told by the surgeon that people can live with ACL tear, however, I had this uneasiness on my right side of the right knee, which is causing me alot of buckling of knee. I thought, well ok, let's just give it a go and travel overseas. So, in Aug, I went Taiwan with Evonne and Penang for my first ever conference, with Evonne as well. Buckled my knee so so many times during the Taiwan trip and thats when I decided I must undergo the surgery. Oh, by the way, conference is truly a great way to learn things fast. At least for me, details will bore me to death, and so, when presenters present in a way that's short and sweet, I am able to grasp and understand what they are saying. I hope there will be more conferences in SG for social workers...

2024 has been a year that I started to challenge myself on things that I never thought I will do.  Drive solo during my Nov perth trip was a total new challenge, not because of the driving but the distance of driving solo for 1300km in 3 days. Totally love it and that driving trip made me thought through alot of things, about life, about religion, about what I want and hope to achieve. I went back to school in Aug 2024. Started my Masters in Social Work programme. I like that I am back to school because it's new and refreshing, it's good to see newbies and seeing them reminded myself at why did I choose social work. Exam results was a total surprise, with one A-, one B and a C+. I think i do well and it sort of given a boost in my confidence of studying. I am excited about 2025, other than the time passing so fast every year, but i like to try and think about the uncertainties at the front journey. I know I will be well because I have truly a great bunch of friends. Wishing you...

Have the sudden urge in wanting to write an entry with my new nuphy60 keyboard. It just makes you feel so damn clever when typing away. The tik tik tiak tiak sound from the keys truly makes you look more clever. Just looks... Well, I have completed one travel with my friend and went Sydney, drove up to Brisbane. We did stopovers at Port Stephen, Port Macquarie, Coff Harbour, Byron Bay, Gold Coast and then to fly out in Brisbane. The whole trip took us about 12 days. For those who chanced upon this blog, I would suggest to only  drive when you are travelling out  of Sydney. The parking and tolls are insanely expensive than our carparks (exclude MBS lah hor) and ERP. Got another upcoming trip and it would be my last trip. Why is it a last trip? Well, I have been accepted (verbally only, waiting for the black and white) to study Masters in Social Work with SUSS. School is gonna start in July 2024 and honestly, I doubt I will have the time to go for long distance travels. Its gonn...

 I have been trying to keep my blog alive, at least for myself and not for readers (not as though I got readers). The first half of 2023 was a hell ride. I think the only good thing that has happened during the first half of the year was my 3 weeks of Europe trip. I was asked to reflect the issues that has happened way back in 2022 during my 3 weeks trip. Of course, travelling alone, I had lots of time to myself in reflecting the matter. It took me till near end of this year to come to realisation. Well, better late than never! I was in a relationship for a brief period and I am glad that has ended. Though I did not wish to be in that situation, however, I cannot have any control and it is very unfortunate that it happened. Its probably quite clear to me that I would prefer to stay single and just be by myself. Second half of 2023 consist of more excitement, with my sprained ankle, I did not do the Mount Kinabalu climb however it was a good trip for me, to explore Sabah abit and I ...

 Time now is 1.48am. Just out of the blue, I recalled I have a blog. I thought I have done an entry in 2022 but .... Well, 2022 has been a horrible year. I don't need to pen it down to remember this 2022. My first HR inquiry done in my whole entire 10 years of work life. I had alot of anger at the beginning but with support from very close friends I deemed, I am trying to let it go. I do not think I will ever forgive nor forget. But honestly, whatever that has happened in 2022 was one of the greatest lesson given to me, although not the worst though but yes, it can be like my top 5 lessons learnt. 2022 has also given me plenty of opportunities not just at work, but building relationships with friends that I deemed worth the effort and time and in return, indeed, relationships turned better. I truly appreciate to these friends who has appeared in my life, making my life so interesting. Well, 2023, I have done my travelling. Finally get away for a 3 weeks long trip to Eastern Europe....

Decided to pen this down and not wanting to forget what I have processed about my growth over the years. Had these thoughts processes happened while I was deleting some photos in my Google Drive and I cant help but had my mini reminiscent therapy by looking at those old photos. Some of my friends are aware that I am currently under weight control/weight loss program. I signed up for 24 sessions of gym and has been on training since 4 April 2021 till end Sept 2021. The weight loss was significant to me that to those who have not seen me for quite some time, I am pretty sure you would be able to spot the difference. Now, the growth I am talking about is not weight. Well, those photos did reflect the times where I was not so fat till I was really damn fat (84.7kg). I am 75kg now, hovering between 75 to 76kg, which it has already made me feel good. The growth I am talking about are more of the changes I see in myself. I felt that: - I have grow some wisdom. I think I was not so clever last...

 First entry for 2021, done using my new purchased gaming laptop. Hahaha, my first gaming laptop in my life! Well, 2020 was a year filled with surprises, sadness, frustration and anger; mainly due to COVID19, relationships soured and worsen. 2020 did not end in big bang but instead, ended with many ponders and uncertainties about the future. Come 2021, now March, with April on its way, time passes indeed really fast. This year will remain as a challenge to move forward. I hope for 2021, I will have interpersonal growth, more particularly on management on conflicts at work. Ok, I am definitely excited getting this new laptop. Tata guys! I probably will update here more often!

 Looping 刻在我心底的名字 song now. Its damn heart wrenching; the tunes, the lyrics, the tempo... Did you guys have a good 2020? Its November, and December will be coming in a blink.  This year has been quite down and low. With not just COVID19, a friend who lied, I recently get to know from my ex-patient's mum that she has passed away. I have seen many death during my course of work and the impactful ones that I remembered till now are Mdm G and Ms SZ. Their death were impactful to me because it made me reflect about their lives (to my limited understanding), and I know they were fighting in living a life. I know they were contented with what they had. I know they were also lonely and yet not lonely in their lives. It made me reflect very deeply for these past few days about my life. 我们真的应该好好学着活着，充实自己，做自己喜欢的事，花时间在 closely connected 朋友上，不然，一眨眼，晃一晃，几十年就不见了。 Take care readers.

Totally forgotten I can ventilate here via my blog. 只想说，被欺骗的感觉是不好受的，尤其是一位你认为能真的成为你好友一生的六年朋友。 自从三月起，陆陆续续其实就知道这位前朋友犯了 circuit breaker 的法律. 好心劝阻反而被觉得是在念她。也就在三月我们吵了一次。 想问，为何一位我认同也觉得聪明的朋友当要9有一个男朋友就反而变笨了?一个32岁，男的21岁。是因为男生年纪小，女方的想法需要变笨吗? 我真的恨朋友对我撒谎。我非常讨厌被骗。谎，是没有分好或不好的谎。谎言就是谎言。 这次，我反而没哭因为她真的做错了，可是她那理直气壮的态度令人作恶。 I really took her as a close friend and for a 21 year old, if she think it's worth losing me as friend, she is not worth keeping as a friend.

I was asking myself, what's the purpose of keeping this blog alive? Who still reads them? Looking back in year 2004 onwards, blogging was one of the most famous way and a method to use in media to spread messages. Bloggers try to write well, and try to interact with readers. For my "level" of bloggers, we basically just wanted an area to vent our frustrations to work, to life, to friends, to families, to society. Now, when I look back at my blog, I am glad I didn't close it down. 2019 was great except to this lady who blocked me in WhatsApp. Well, nothing much to say about her and the action of why she does that. 2020 will definitely be pack. Hopefully 2020 will allow me to gain some experience that I have never gain before, be it work or personal life. I am glad I have a bunch of good friends who keeps me sane all the time. I am glad I am in the process of ageing and that my knowledge grows. I am glad that I am in the right place now. Everything just fe...

Lots of things has happened since the start of the year.  One of the good thing was, this "sister" whom I used to regard as and relied on, unlocked me a day after my birthday and again, blocked me back on 5th April. A date will never forget again. Brings alot of pain to me whenever I recalled these issues. I just hope that she was less sensitive. Went London, Paris and Amsterdam this March. Was a really great trip! Would definitely go again if I have the time. Work has been really great. Good and positive things are coming along the way. I am glad to have been given some opportunities at work to perform. I just hope I will give my very best and of course, hope that the best would work out for me. Health, of course, is going up and down. It is a phase that everyone has pass it.  Life has been great to me, with only a sadness episode of this lady whom blocked me off. Till the next entry, take care you peeps!

Amidst all the negative incidences that has happened to me which resulted me in thinking alot, I had this patient's family who texted me with encouragement words. Been working as a social worker for 5 years and on and off, I do get positive feedback and encouragement from the families. I just wanna share that these encouragements and positive feedbacks plays an important role in keeping me going. I'm sure everyone has ever thought about quitting the job when u hit some pit in your work. Then you start to question yourself if it will be right to quit and find another job. I had a few of such thoughts, thinking about working as project manager, some executive roles, or even to open a food stall (I can cook pretty well, just need some "enhancement" in my skills.). 5 years, I am still glad I am in this industry. This is the longest I have ever stay in the industry. I have plans and I hope it works for me. Gotta chiong all the way to achieve it. Take care peeps.

Sitting in Uedo Park, beside Tokyo National Museum. Had alot of thoughts running through my brain. Friendship with this 姐姐 has gotten worst over the months which resulted me into getting panic attack. Was diagnosed with it and I am currently on medication. What else can a friend do to you? I tried working it out with her but she is just so shut towards it. I am so tired that I wish she can be totally erase in my memories. Travel was suppose to be fun but how irony it is at how much a person can does that damage to you. You just simply have no mood. You just simply know it's not gonna be the same again anymore. I am 31 this year, what have I done? This whole thing is a mess. Everything with this 姐姐 is a mess. I am in a mess myself. Just tired. Hope I can really enjoy my holiday.

I have never been so stress in my life. You guys do not know just how much I have cried. Even typing this entry now just make my eyes well up. July Father had aneurysm ruptured and we were told by the doctors his chances of survival was 50%. I did not shed a single tear when doctor mentioned the survival. In fact, those who knows me well knew that l have not spoken to him for the past 2 years. Honestly, l was ready to accept the worst turnout, where he would pass on. When he was in A&E, I was thinking about his funeral. Thinking of how to manage, what to do, how to console my mum and brother. When he was sent to ICU, reality questions set in. Questions like what about his work? What about his bank loan? What about the family? Am l gonna be sole-breadwinner? Anyways, father went through a tough time. Admitted to KTPH, neurosurgeon met up with me and had an explanation about his condition. After explaining, he told me that there are 2 methods to do it. 1st would be endoscopy, wher...

We are in the month of June 2015 now. Can anyone tell me the speed that the time is travelling now? These 6 months has been good, near to great though. This year is a year where we will remember greatly due to the passing of Mr. LKY. This is also another year where SG celebrate its 50. Its gonna be a emotional national day. Went Tioman in April and take a short break. My break frequency has increased tremendously. The upcoming trips that I am going to go will be Ho Chi Min in August and then Perth in October. Looking into Myanmar in November. Work wise remains the same. Had a little change in portfolio. I am no longer taking OPC but rather doing referrals now. Our dept still short of MSW though and am currently taking one ward and other half of the other ward. I must say, I still love this job despite at times been reprimanded by family members who are unreasonable. I was told to be in the planning committee for this year upcoming D&D. Hopefully the whole organisation would l...

Had a friend who helped me ask her director if there is job opening. Was asked to call the director on Monday but I didn't due to my voice. Am still sick now since 5/1/2015. Contemplating if I should call because the friend says that the staff is gonna leave in Feb. Asked a few person for opinion, including my boss as well. I am really grateful to have such an open minded boss, who would listen and give fair comments. I seriously appreciate such people and this is also the reason why I am still contemplating if I should call. Anyways, lets see how it goes. I am curious to what the other organisation can offer. January 2015 was not a good start for me. Fall sick, some unfinished business in work, feeling super tired as compared to Dec 2014. I hope its not signs of burn out. Attended a wedding yesterday and was one of the sisters. While going through the process, I was telling myself, "I do not want to have such gate crash, outdoor shoot and wedding banquet for my weddin...

I am asking myself, 'How long more do I want to blog?' I love my blog address and it was created since 2008. I bet if I were to give it up, someone is gonna use this address. Going to K.L tomorrow. Though is nowhere far, hopefully it can help me rejuvenate me alittle. Work is still as great as ever. Colleagues are still as fantastic as ever (except one). I am still getting scared by some colleagues. Life is getting better. Brand new year, brand new resolutions, brand new attitude, brand new experience.

As usual, work is still as great as ever. Colleagues are still the best as ever. Environment of the work place is still as fantastic as ever. My weight and height still remains the same as ever. Hahahaha! I have been given new portfolios for work. Now, my portfolios consists of ward, processing of IDAPE and Eldershield and Outpatient Clinic. Love the portfolio now but still do feel imbalance about the pay. Recently, a friend of mine shared with me that civil servant are gonna get a total of 2.1 in this year end. If I say I am not affected, this is bullshit and lies. I was so affected that I went jobstreet and look at the job offerings. Hahaha. Alright, I am cool now. As compared to previous entries about work, changing to current portfolios benefited me a lot. My relationship with the colleagues, not just in my dept, are doing great. Of course, there is still this one person that will make me go diarrhoea and palm sweat if I were to see her around. Initially this symptoms happened ...