I broke my glass, again.. It's the second time this year!! #angst

I was washing my glass and it slipped off my hand, and the broken pieces bounced back from the sink and scratched my palm. And because I had detergent, there was a pressing pain! I was waiting for blood to ooze out but realised that it was only a scratch and the pressing pain was due to the action of dish washing liquid on the wound. I am sad! Broke my second glass this year..

But! Don't be sad over a broken mug because... It means you get a brand new one!! :D

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I had free lunch at work today, it was a buffet-style lunch with seafood fried rice, tomyam soup, spring rolls, yummy salad and a wide array of cut fruits specially for the staff of my workplace. It was awesome! If I had more time I would've eaten more, but we only had less than 30 minutes to eat :(

The tomyam soup wasn't amazing but, it sure was addictive. Wished I had more time! I'd finish two bowls. Oh god I'm hungry now..

Ciao!

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I just turned 20. Received wonderful birthday wishes, and had two small birthday celebrations. I had a piece of cake for my birthday this year, but on the other hand I had four cakes last year, and it was very memorable. I must say, having my birthday while still schooling is more awesome because I'd normally tug nicely wrapped birthday presents home at the end of the day. Now that we're all separated, I no longer do that. Not a big deal, but somehow I miss the past.

Being 20 means a step nearer to adulthood. I know, every birthday means every step nearer to adulthood. But being 20 is, really, the last of your teenage years. It means that no matter how much you want to stay immature young, you are obliged to grow up.

I started 2012 on a very good note, having graduated from the most dreaded days of school and having a lot of free time, as well as earning proper income for the first time, but these few months have not been good. I met new people, and learnt new things about people.

I looked back and realised that I have met so many people in my life, each having a story of their own. Some of these people are almost heaven-sent, whom I wish to keep; some are like my advisors, whom I seek for advice; while others are acquaintances. There are different types of people, some lovely, some fun, some annoying.. But no matter what, many of them have shaped the way I live and view life.

Being so near adulthood made me learnt a lot. These couple of years, I have encountered things that I never did in the past. I have seen things happen. During nights of reflection I question why they happen. But I accepted them as part and parcel of growing up. These issues have really opened my eyes. I'm at that stage where I'm slowly discovering what being a human in my society is like. I'm glad that life gives these obstacles to me slowly, so that I can handle them well enough and learn at the same time. I must say I really am growing up. (Although.. I'm not growing any taller, haha)

I used to wonder how it is ever possible for anyone to forget somebody's name. I mean, everybody has a different name. How is it possible to forget? Unfortunately, I am at that stage where I'm starting to forget names.. Not a lot, but just a few. Sometimes, when I see faces, I just can't recall their names. Maybe I have short term memory, or maybe I'm really getting old.. Is this normal?!


And then sometimes, I think about acquaintances. What exactly constitutes to an acquaintance? Is it somebody whom you've had quite a chat with just once, that you remember him or her but never talk to again, or somebody whom you used to talk to but not anymore?

Are we supposed to make an effort to contact with them, or should we let fate take its course? But then again, if we should make an effort, wouldn't that leave us with a lot of people to meet up with? 24 hours certainly wouldn't be enough.

I know I'm going to face a lot of issues in the future, I can see them coming. I'll experience all sorts of new emotions. I have a lot of questions about life, and I'll have even more questions in future. I'm at that stage, stuck in the middle.

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Outdated photos: 25 January 2012

Went out for shopping with mom, and went to this new Japanese restaurant Kazukotei that took the place of Ajisen at Causeway Point.

This was good, but it was a small portion cause it was a side dish:



I like Ajisen. I love the Ramen and the service. But.. Kazukotei now stood its place.

The food isn't good.. Mom had Miso Ramen which tasted diluted.


I had some fried food. The fried food was average, but I was also given a small bowl of gravy-soup stuff that wasn't good at all, I don't know what it is and it looked like some leftover oil from a frying pan.

Also, at the end of my dining experience, a piece of dust fell from the ceiling onto my plate... (not sure if you can see it in the picture, it's the speck of grey)





At the end, while paying, they asked my mom if I had Ajisen member card. She shook her head, so they proceeded with payment. But while they were doing that I realised I had one, which belonged to my brother, so I took it out and asked if I could use that. They said no, because they had already keyed in our purchase.

I was upset by this because, I have been a sales cashier before and I know that sales can be voided. I know it's a bit troublesome to do that but to deliver good customer service it would be better to re-key in my purchase because I found my member card. I was disappointed they didn't do it. I was holding my card, yet I wasn't entitled to any discount. It was ironic because I had the card, but I couldn't get a discount.

Either they didn't know how to void my purchase, or they were lazy.

Will I go back again? Probably not.

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I lost my keys... At home.

I know it sounds alright but there is more to it than that.

About a couple of says ago I took out the garbage, and when I went back into my house, I wanted to wash my hands before I locked the gates. I even thought to myself "I'll remember to close the door immediately after I wash my hands." However, I did not! Instead, I went on the replace the bin with a new plastic bag and went off to use my computer..

A few hours later I heard a salesmb knock on the door of my neighbour. I didn't want to answer the door so I headed into the room. Then, as expected, the salesman knocked on my door. However, little did I know that my keys were hanging on the lock of the gates.. So I guess that was when the salesman took my keys?

I didn't realise anything amiss until dinnertime, when I couldn't find my keys. That was when I recalled I left my keys hanging on the door lock.. And now they're gone.

What I recalled was when I was lying on the bed using the phone while the salesman knocked, I think I heard footsteps up till my small hallway outside the bedrooms. I think the salesman came into my house! That was when I realised how close I was to danger.. That very day could be my very last. He could've threatened to kill me if I didn't buy his products, who knows - but this whole thing is too creepy!

I miss my keys.. And this isn't the first time I lost my keys at home, this is the 472937493th time, but I think this time is the scariest incident and I really must be careful next time.

:(

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!
Have you seen these memes all over facebook?




If so, were you one of them who could relate to these memes? Then you, most accurately, must be single.

Research has also shown that suicide rates rise during Valentine's Day. But seriously; single people need not feel depressed or sad on this special day for couples, because Valentine's Day is also a day for friends and families to express their love and appreciation for each other. If you are single and feel lonely or depressed, then you are obviously ruling out this fact!

So, if you feel depressed just because you had no "other half" to spend this special day with, I suggest you follow these simple steps:

1. Calculate your age this year.
2. Assuming an average lifespan of 75, subtract 75 by your current age.
3. The number you get is the number of years you have to find your soulmate.

For me, I still have 55 years to find my soulmate! Isn't that very long?! I have only lived 19 years of my life (*cough* my birthday is next month *cough*), which means being single at this moment doesn't mean I have to feel depressed, or feel like it's the end of the world.

Humans are known to follow the crowd. So since Valentine's Day is supposedly "meant for couples", many single individuals want to do the same too. However, DON'T FOLLOW THE CROWD! Because remember, it is human instinct to follow the crowd. This human instinct is what makes you sad. Instead, resist this human instinct. Make sense of your situation.

If you are single, focus on what you have in front of you. Focus on your friends and family, express your love for them, AND, if you are studying, concentrate on STUDYING. If you are working, concentrate on your CAREER. You have a whole life ahead of you! Not being able to celebrate this year's Valentine's with "your other half" does not mean you can't do it next year. Or the year after next. You have many years ahead of you before you find your soulmate!

For me, I admit I did feel a little sad and lonely lazing at home (because I was genuinely lethargic and lazy), but I eventually understood what I had to do.


I guess I have to move on, and focus on what I have to do.

I asked my brother (who is also, unfortunately/fortunately, single) about his plans for Valentine's Day. I asked him more than once, before Valentine's Day and also at the end of it. To which, he told me he "had a date with his clients", and gave his clients (who are a couple) Valentine's Day's gifts.

So instead of spending on lavish gifts for his Valentine, he spent his day closing a deal. For almost every festive occasion, be it Christmas or New Year, he works. Because it's the best opportunity. From him, I learnt to accept circumstances and make the best out of them. Instead of wallowing in sorrow about your circumstances, make a change.


I have more job interviews coming, so.. I will focus on that.

I have education route's preparations and decisions to make, I will focus on that.

I have friends and family to attend to, I too, will focus on that.



For matters of the heart, I leave that to fate.


So for those who are still wallowing in their own sorrow and possibly thinking of slashing wrists, get up on your feet, stop brooding on something that isn't worth your time. Most importantly,

KEEP MOVING ON.


Hope that my post has enlightened you. Once again:


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

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