Xingalong with me

Feel Good Factor

2011-08-03T00:48:00.002+08:00

smiling 'nut (:, originally uploaded by DaedaLusT

Today I reflected on how good I felt.

Feel good factor, I called it.

It started with the trip down to town.

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I got stopped on the street and asked by someone if I am interested to be a model and whether I am a student.

It is not about being a model. I look good but not THAT good. But hey, I am happy.

The part about me being a student. Woohoo! That instantly minus at least 3 years off my age!

How can I not be happy?!

Feel Good Factor: 10!

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I bought home a cup of bubble tea and wanted to have it chilled a little while before gulping it down.

The fridge at home is really small, kept at the height of a primary 6 kid due to the furniture frame restriction. I usually think twice about buying anything that requires refrigerating.

Just when I thought that I will most likely have to make do with drinking the not-so-chilled-anymore Milk Tea with Homemade Pudding, I saw a spot by the door behind the pack of ramen. And, the door can be closed after inserting the bubble tea in!

I went, "OH!!!"

Immediately, I felt so happy!

It's like...
the feeling you get when you flunk your exam paper with 49/100, and just when you thought that's the end for you, you realised the tutor fall short of rewarding 1 point! 50/100 passing grade!
Plus, the eureka feeling that you get when you suddenly found a solution while you were pooing! An unlikely found!

Feel Good Factor: 8!

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Was happily drinking my bubble tea in front of the laptop, flipping through the papers when I felt something funny at my throat.

First thought was, 'What's that? Weird feel...,' and I started to try to cough it out. No help at all.

Second thought was, 'Do I have to dig it out? Puke it out? It will waste my lunch...' Decided to keep my lunch safe in my stomach.

Third thought was, 'Shoot... Could it be the plastic wrapper on the bubble tea straw?!' Went through the trash and checked if the plastic wrapper was 100% disposed. Checked! Yes, 100%. Ruled out the possibility of plastic wrapper stuck on my throat.

Got a fright for nothing. Decided to ignore the weird feel in my throat and just drink more water.

In any case, whatever goes in, must come out.
Solution found.

Feel Good Factor: 4~

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Hey, it is all about feeling good, isn't it?

老娘 - 我就是自我感觉。。良好 =)

My Blockbuster Dreams

2011-07-13T23:33:00.001+08:00

Dream by Lauren Dahlhauser

If I am to collate my dreams, I can make a blockbuster movie.

If you ever want to a blockbuster movie script, just stay close to me during my morning wake-up moments. It will be the next Inception.

I am SERIOUS.

Dreams are a common thing for me. Politically correct will be, I tend to be able to recall my dreams.
And, I tend to check them up online for dream interpretations. Curiousity.

My dreams are of all kinds of patterns, different contents, different settings,... Such as...

When I was around 5 years old, I dreamt that I was a Caucasian small boy with a golden retriever dog at a hilltop, searching for something.

When I was around 6 years old, I dreamt that I could see people folding clothes for the display window at a shopping mall from my house's window. The shopping mall happened to be at least 5 kilometers, about 10 bus stops away.

A few years ago, I dreamt of a stair-less, escalator-less buildings, with people standing between the levels.

Last year, I dreamt of me stuck in the office building lift alone and the lift shot past the highest level.

A few week ago, I dreamt of rainy day, friend moving past in a car washed off by flood.

A few days ago, I had a happy dream! I found the perfect shop for jackets in the style that I like!
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Maybe I was being too conscious of my subconscious, making me more aware of my dreams.

I wonder what dreams will I have tonight.

Somehow, I am anticipating my blockbuster dreams.

We dangle our legs in the beautiful places~

2011-06-25T18:50:00.000+08:00

I have been taking ages to upload the pictures from my Europe trip!

And, this is despite the fact that I have done so much preparatory work on iphone during the trip, jotting down notes on little happenings encountered!

Too many photos to choose from and so, I decided I shall just do it at a shot, picking some of my favourites places where I dangled my legs at!

Here we go!

Rome by xingalong

Pisa Florence by xingalong

Milan by xingalong

Switzerland by xingalong

Paris by xingalong

Amsterdam by xingalong

London by xingalong

Spain by xingalong

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I never thought that the sky will look different.

I never thought that the land is that wide.

I never thought that the places can be that beautiful.

Let's dangle our legs at beautiful places~ ♥

Take a seat.

2011-06-09T03:23:00.001+08:00

Ikea Ektorp three-seat sofa*, Ikea catalogue

(*picture formatted for effects)

Caught by my thoughts again. Twice today.

A clique of divest personalities, occasionally insane, always good company.
Together, we are friends.

First time. Today, it dawns on me that I have known them for 12 years.
Not wanting to go near the cliche line of saying 'time flies', I will say we look more fabulous.
True to my heart ♥.

Second time. Was watching a Korean movie, My Black Mini Dress, and started wondering how much we know about each other.
No one can really understand each other fully, but I am glad and grateful that I can be so frank with myself when I am with them. I am frank cos' they allow me to.
True to my heart ♥.

If I have a couch and I get to choose the people to take a seat with me, it will be them.

Take a seat.
Always.

I love to repeat.

2011-05-30T03:23:00.001+08:00

I love to repeat by xingalong

I have been catching myself thinking quite a bit these days.

I actually like the process of thinking through things.

Staying up till the wee hours, sitting at the desk not speaking a word. That's how I do my thinking.

Others not able to see what is the product at the end of all these thinking.
But, to me, it matters.

I have been trying to figure out what kind of person I am.

I have been trying to figure out what I want to do.

I have been trying to figure out what am I to do.

Aspirations and ambitions that came like a gust of wind, fade and linger on.

Somehow, I do realise these questions have been repeated in my mind.

I love to repeat.

It makes me feel closer to the answers.

Vote, or Poke?

2011-05-06T02:53:00.002+08:00

Singapore Flyer by xingalong

The hottest topic in town is the General Election (a.k.a. GE), with the voting coming up this Saturday, 7 May 2011!

Lengthy post ahead! So, if you need to cut short, skip to the last paragraph.

If you don't know me personally, I am a Singaporean. And, I truly love Singapore! Woo-hoo!

Ok ok, why am I talking about the GE, you wonder. Especially when I am not one who is pro-politics, or even attended any of the emotions-summoning rallies held by the political parties.

I was out of town for a while previously, and was quite worried that I am out of touch with the current affairs of Singapore, especially when much seemed to have happened. So, the moment I came back, I dedicated some time out reading up online about some of the latest news, found out who are the people contesting for the area GRC.

When it comes to politics, I am pretty much silent about it. Not that I am passive or chosen to be ignorant about it, but I am following my personal guideline.

If I ain't sure, it may be best to keep my mouth shut.

Today, as I was updating myself on the latest GE news, or gossips *some seemed more like it than news*, I decided to see what some fellow Singaporeans are saying.

THIS was the article I was reading.

OMG! I was laughing my head off. I really cannot believe what I am seeing.

Some readers can really link their thoughts to everywhere!
Oh shoot, I still hope to be an author, really. Perhaps one with relative success. But my imagination ain't as great as some of these readers!

＊edited

Ah! I am just wondering, those weird comments posted online where people seemed to start hallucinating... People start to think that the dog-poo left at the park was done by the proposition party, and not the neighbour's dog.

Shoot. Don't tell me. Could it be there is terrorist sowing discord by acting as my fellow Singaporeans, posting those nonsensical comments! Freak!

Breathing.

2011-04-28T23:53:00.002+08:00

random shot by xingalong

I am back. Finally or not.

Some may know, some may not know... I just came back from Europe after a month!

Currently, taking a breather. From everything.

Lost and random as a little lamb, I am frantically looking for an outlet in my own magical ways.
Will be eating the green green grass along the way.

So so so, will be blogging a little about the Europe trip in the coming days.
Had a little trouble getting the pictures out of my phone, sorting and collating them.

In any case, I am not in the best of moods today, feeling a little out of place.

I need to go search for some happy thoughts. Ciao~

Looking for my right pair of shoes

2011-03-15T01:20:00.001+08:00

"Give a girl the correct footwear and she can conquer the world" by ilovesstrawberries (Carmi)

As some of you may know, I am officially freed!!!

Taking a break from breathing recycled air, tidy up some loose ends in my life.

Oh! Got my new laptop! Macbook Pro! Yeah!

No-no, I am not lazing, you know~ Seriously busy with planning for my upcoming Europe trip!
With the amount of time spent planning for the trip, I may be able to apply for tour guide job after that.

I will walk around the world. Find my right pair of shoes.

And, I will be all set to conquer the world.

Depressed.

2011-02-07T00:42:00.000+08:00

Depressed. by xingalong

In a very lousy mood.

I cannot get myself to do anything.

Everything around me is in a mess.

Somehow, I think my life is in shabbles.

Why is it that I feel that this is not the deepest low.

These days, I am been having weird dreams.

It is making me confused.

Maybe I am going crazy.

Depressed. And going crazy.

How great.

Super Junior L.O.V.E. ♥

2011-02-05T15:58:00.001+08:00

Super Junior, 3rd Album Bonamana

Well, it has been some time since I blogged. I was away in the harsh winter of China.

But but but... I managed to make it back in time for Super Show 3!!!

The good-looking ones were in for a concert on the 29 Jan/30 Jan 2011!

Simply love it!

I felt old while I was queuing to get in since all around were teens whose age barely touches '2'.
But but but... The moment the concert started, hello, I AM the one who behaved like a teen!

What can I say, either my energy level is still there or my love for the good-looking ones run deep.
I think it is the latter.

Love ♥ ~ Deep deep, ocean deep.

P.S.: Valentine's day is around the corner. And I am so not looking forward to it.

On our way to happiness

2011-01-02T00:06:00.002+08:00

Happiness by xingalong

It is the first day of the year!!

After a 'mussels getogether' with 5kg worth of mussels with the darling girls, I am ready for the new year!
*side-track! Ate too much last nite. I bet I brought home 1kg of food in my stomach! Faint.*

And I am really really determined to make things right this year!

Make things better!! Makes things even better!!! Be happier!!!!!

So I decided to get some nice books for my 'life coach' and myself!

We are on our way to happiness! ♥~

We shall be happy!

2010-12-31T02:17:00.001+08:00

number one by Right Moon

It is officially the last day of the year.

And I am determine to end it on a good note!!

I had not been in the best of moods these days.
But with some of the best companies in the world, I am glad to be where I am!

So, counting my blessings for the year:

Heart ♥ that I am breathing.
Alive and kicking.
Becos' I am breathing, I can do so much things.

Heart ♥ that I have friends.
True things that stick.
Becos' of them, my life feels right.

Heart ♥ that I am able to eat well.
Toast to good appetite.
Becos' eating is part and parcel of our life!

Heart ♥ that I love myself more.
Treat myself a little better.
Becos' nothing is more precious than myself.

Heart ♥ that I find comfort at the little corners.
They are like surprises.
Becos' it makes me smile =)

Heart ♥ that I put a smile to people's faces every now and then.
Smiles melt my heart.
Becos' it all feels so right~!

6 hearts ♥ for 六六大顺!

For 2011, let's all be happy!

We shall be happy! Number One importance!

Santa, oh, Santa

2010-12-27T01:55:00.000+08:00

Christmas Season by marqos

It is the time of the year again.
It is my favourite festive of the year.
I met up with my favourite people in the whole wide world!
Staying up talking have always felt so good and just right when I am with them.
Even walking along side ridiculous-looking bride-to-be felt right!

Santa, oh, Santa.
Have I been good this year?
Will I be safe? Will I be happy?
Will you drop me a gift?
And tell me, I will be okay.

Gaining it, Losing it

2010-12-12T12:55:00.003+08:00

Cuba Gallery: Retro / vintage / alarm clock / time / typography / orange / photography by Cuba Gallery

I really dunno anymore.
What's going on.
I wonder what had happened.
Something is slipping away.

So, it is my fault.
So, it is a one-sided issue.
So, it is a one-sided issue with the problem on my end.
So, did they really care.

So, I should be the only one who should make the effort.
So, I should not be upset that no one bothers to ask about what's going on.
So, I need to weigh out my choices in life.
So, I should be the one who should understand.
So, I should not be expecting any understanding.
So, I should not be explaining myself.
So, I should just accept this.
So, I should not explain that we are no longer the same.
So, I should keep quiet about how I hope that our differences do not matter.
So, I should only choose only a "gain it, lose it" and never a "gain it, keep it".
So, I should not be happy for gaining something in my life.
So, I cannot have it both ways.

So now, I have to choose.
So now I wonder, why I have to choose.
Should true things will stay together.

The Last Trip

2010-12-06T01:33:00.001+08:00

The Last Trip by xingalong

I just got back a couple of hours ago.
Tired. A little light-headed.
Got a little emotional today.
It hits me how much I will miss the people.
It was my last trip there. My last time sitting that car, taking that route back.
Sitting there in that corner, I teared..
I will miss all these. Really.
No matter what path all of us will take in future, I hope we will remember each other.

Stepping back to reality

2010-10-31T19:49:00.001+08:00

*extracts from Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert

Just landed back in reality this evening.

Somehow, all the travelling has made a part of me wish that the stay overseas is longer, unwilling to anticipate all that is heading my way. If there is any anticipation at all.

Let's just say, life is not perfect.

That aside, I finally watched Inception on the flight back today, after hearing the recommendations from dear Sexy, knowing how much a dreamer I am, living in my own world.

I must say, these days I am getting confused and forgetful. Wonder is it becos' I have too much on my mind or is an age-thingy. I bet it's the former. I am still sweet 18, how can age be a problem in that case.

Realism.

Sexy say it so applies to me.

But I really think I burn some fats through the exercises I did in my mind. No?

I ♥ KOREA!!!

2010-09-23T22:49:00.005+08:00

I ♥ KOREA!!! by xingalong

I just got back from Korea last week.

Love it. Totally~

Seoul. The city never sleeps. Where else can you find shopping malls and cafes that open till 4am?!

Love the colours that filled the city and country.

The people are simply, nice. Ah...

Oh! I managed to get a free hug when I was there!!!

I must go back again!!! Love~ ♥

Things You Do on a Holiday

2010-07-15T23:24:00.004+08:00

Macau trip by xingalong

Got back from Macau.

There are some things that you only do when you are on a holiday.

You take pictures.
Of the streets that you step on, the houses you entered, the hotel you sleep in, the food you eat, the shopping buys you so proudly bring back, the roadsigns you see, the scenery, ... etc.
Simply put it, everything.

You appreciate the fine weather.
The sunny weather makes you sweat like a pig. But when you are on a holiday, you will rather sweat like a pig than soak like a sock. At the end of the day, you are glad that you get a new tan.

You sleep normally.
Time always does not feel like it is enough back at home. You feel sleeping is a luxury or just too little to waste. When you are on a holiday, you sleep to be in tip-top condition, ready for the perfect shot anytime.

You splurge like there is no tomorrow.
No hesitation when you hand over the credit card. You feel the need to do it, else there is no chance once you step onto the plane back.

You want to try anything there is.
Food, the adventure, the routes. If not now, then when.

If only everyday is a holiday~

Youth, oh, youth

2010-07-04T23:59:00.003+08:00

brunch @ Oriole by xingalong

It is Youth Day today.

In a desperate attempt to hold on to my beauty and youth, I organized a 'Sweet 18' get-together.

Invites read:

"Youth, oh, youth.

It comes and goes at the blink of thy eye.

WE NEED TO GRAB IT!!!!!

Soo... Let's meet on 4th July.

Come dress like you are Sweet 18!

Flora dresses, funky tights, geek specs, pinkiest blush,....

It is a must!

Dress as 18, or 80!!!

Love ya always, Gorgeous Xing ~"

And so, ...

With a flower in my hair, with a skip of the foot, with a sprinkle of luck from the Tinkerbell by my neck, and a float of the skirt, ...

I am Sweet 18.

All over and again.

*hearts*

When I was 18

2010-07-01T22:30:00.003+08:00

polka dots socks and black All star by ♪Mushroom·W♬

I have been thinking alot about being 18.
What was I doing back I was 18?

I was a studious girl. I studied hard. I was a nerd.

I lived like a student. I saved my allowance for the occassional treats.

I was in love, revolving my life around the one person.

I was reckless. I ran like nobody's business, hit a wall and felt no pain.

I dreamt of living a different life all together. One where freedom is in abundance.

In a way, I am still very much 18.
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If I can be 18 all over again, there are some things that I will do differently, or do without thinking.

I want to be more adventurous. Experiencing the ride of a new adventure.

I will take on more part-time jobs. Earn more extra allowance.

I will dress myself up, using the money I earn with my sweat. Like a princess, like a rock queen, like a prima donna. Ever over-dressed, and never under-dressed.

I will learn to love myself more. Like a precious gem, I keep myself protected and loved. Like a endless book, I study myself more closely.

I will party hard. Like there is no tomorrow. Drunk, puke from the downing of liquor. Sweat-soak from the dancing. A been-there-done-that.

Looking back is silly, isn't it?

I have decided to live like I am 18. Maybe I already am.

I am. Sweet 18.

Hearting it

2010-06-20T23:45:00.004+08:00

Lens Heart by zik " Tây

Sometimes I wonder what I like...

I heart Super Junior.
These dudes got my heart racing, blushes at the thought of them. If only they are available for sale.

I heart food.
Not a picky eater. I eat almost everything. I LOVE desserts. Like the feeling of soft cream melting over my tastebuds.

I heart the feeling of going crazy every now and then.
Becos' we can go crazy every now and then, we are sane most of the time.

I heart daydreaming.
Daydreaming allows me to live in dreams, bubbles and all. When life gets hard, dreaming keeps me sane when I am not going crazy.

I heart dancing.
Not any of those that requires memorizing the steps. I have coordination problem actually. Ha. But I love to move along with the music.

I heart the silence of the earphones.
Sometimes I plug on my earphones with no music playing. It made me feel safe and peaceful.

I heart Patrick Star.
How he embraces his stupidity and silliness makes me envy. Love him buckets.

I heart being able to love in abundance.
It does not have to be lovers. Loving myself is a type of it.

I heart big portions.
Happiness, food, pleasant surprises. Big portions make me happy.

I heart sunny days.
Don't like rainy days at all. Even if I sweat like a pig, I prefer sunny days.

Counting them, ten hearts...

I am tired.

2010-06-08T00:27:00.001+08:00

Fallen by orangeacid

I am tired.

Not becos' I stayed up late.

I am tired.

Just becos' I feel drained.

I am tired.

Not becos' I was physically battered.

I am tired.

Just becos' it feels like the end.

I am tired.

Not becos' it is ending.

I am tired.

Just becos' I cannot see the end.

I am tired.

Had a panic attack today. I asked myself why.

Contradictions

2010-05-30T00:58:00.002+08:00

Great Contradictions [L'elisir d'amore] by FotoRita [Allstar maniac]

I am a little confused. Maybe more than just a little.

Life is full of choices and I am full of contradictions.

I guess my puny brain cannot seem to figure things out well. Not anymore.

Or maybe it is my heart that is having the problem.

Sometimes I wonder if I am fickle-minded.

But I came to conclude, no, I just contradict myself.

So, this complicates everything.

I start to question myself.

Is this really it. Or is this not it.

There is no answer at the end.

Need a beer.

2010-05-03T23:54:00.002+08:00

Beer-----> by Whatknot

The weather is too hot.

2 showers a day is just not enough.

It was raining everyday the whole of last month.

Unpredictable weather.

In abit of a daze these couple of days. A little lost, a little sad, drops of tears, skips of ups and downs.

I hope things get better.

It is better when I am.

I so need a cold beer.

The Squirrel, the Dog and the Donut

2010-04-11T22:53:00.009+08:00

The Squirrel, the Dog and the Donut by xingalong

Ok... I seriously have no idea what to say, or what to write. I am asked, or told, to blog about a donut.
Not just any donut, but that shown in the picture above. It is THE DONUT.

It is actually a earphone cable winder. It came together with the iphone casing I purchased. I seriously suspect that it is becos' of this donut-looking thing that my dear friend was so encouraging, telling me to buy that casing despite it costing 40 bucks.

I have no use for The Donut, really. I already have a sausage dog to do the job of a winder, a.k.a. the Dog in the picture. Dear friend says maybe I should come up with fantastic ideas as to how to use The Donut. Or maybe even a storyline involving The Donut.

I wanted to write a little story about the Squirrel, the Dog and the Donut. Buttt... I cannot come up with any good storyline. There can't possibility be sweet romance between the few right?

So, I spent my bathroom time brainstorming. Here goes:

- Earplugs
Cut it into half, one for each ear. A little too big for fitting though.

- Stress-reliever
Hold it, squeeze it when the stress gets too overwhelming. Wonder which is better. This or the stress ball my company gave.

- Appetite booster
Put it at a prominent corner of your desk. When you feel that your appetite aint too good that day, stare at it.
Potential side effect : cravings for donuts.

- Dental floss holder
Coil your dental floss inside. It is small and compact. And no one will have thought it contains dental floss. You can floss your teeth discreetly. But, not too hygienic.

- Monopoly token
Instead of using the usual car or hats as token, use The Donut when playing monopoly.

5 grand ideas on how to use The Donut.

Dear friend, I hope you are happy. This post is dedicated to YOU.

P.S.: The Squirrel is just for decoration to complete the picture.

DISCLAIMER: THIS BLOG ENTRY IS NOT REPRESENTED OF THE QUALITY OF THE WRITER'S WRITINGS. AT ALL.

Give me some love

2010-03-14T19:58:00.003+08:00

give me some love by xingalong

I am always running late for work. I changed my morning route these couple of weeks to shorten the time taken to reach office.

My personal KPI (key performance indicators) is the number of overtakes taken to cut through the crowd. I personally think I walk at the speed of light. A little secret: I will silently curse people who block my way or moves at the speed of snail. Unlike powerpuff girls, I am made of everything bad and nasty.

Anyway, I was moving real fast through the crowd and I saw a girl standing by the side with something in hand, distributing it. Thinking that it may be some freebies or coupons, I stretched out my hand and took it.

The next moment, while I was maintaining my speed of light, I burst out laughing.

It was a LOVE CARD! An advertising tactic by a dating agency.

I wonder what gave away. That I needed some L.O.V.E.! Ha.... But seriously, dating agency is the last thing on my mind to go about finding the big L-word.

I will find my love through other avenues. Haa...

Sugar baby, no more~

2010-03-07T23:05:00.001+08:00

candies by xingalong

The past few weeks have been madness. Late nights and endless rushing. But again, it has always been this way.

Anyway, amidst all the rushing, I had ample to eat. Or rather, I indulge myself.

Grow fat. I always say.

Now I am officially Fatty.

Too much sugar, too much coke.

This cannot go on. I am starting my dieting.

Less sugar, more tea. Say 'bye bye fats!'

Huat Ah!

2010-02-13T17:34:00.008+08:00

(clockwise L to R) 1. Mandarin Orange by avirus,

2. Hanging Red Packets (Ang Pao) by JasonDGreat,

3. Tiger red packets by Xingalong

The Chinese New Year is here again!

All the annual spring cleaning is giving me a good workout. 5 bags of rubbish, 1 empty luggage, 2 loads of clothes washed, 3 packs of wet wipes, 1 pack of tissue, more than 12 hours of cleaning, one pail of sweat, I am finally almost there. If not for the festive, there will be no clean corners in my room.

This period is madness for me, in and out of the country, late nights and all. At least I am rooted here for this month.

Frankly speaking, this is not my favourite festive of the year, and can well be one of my least favourite. Still, you cannot help it but to join in the festive mood. The food, the decorations, the red packets and everything new and sparkly clean.

Somehow, I think there is something competitive about the festive. You compete to be the one to don on the brightest clothing in the room. And, our dear or not so dear relatives comparing the results slip of the kids or the payslip of the working adults. Admit it or not.

In any case, I am determined to win a prize at lottery this year. So here I am, waiting for the Ang Bao (red packet) draw to out.

Let's all say,'Huat ah!!'

*Huat: meaning 发, or a.k.a. strike a lottery.

Feeling a little "那个"

2010-01-13T01:26:00.008+08:00

Voodoo Doll Notepad

I am hitting yet another low point. It is the time of the year. Again.

Cyclical work schedule. Just worse off every year.

Today has been "那个".

"那个" means that thing or that, in general.

If I am translating directly, it is literally "today has been 'that'".
Open-ended 'that'. No better term to fill it up, so it is just 'that'.

I guess I woke up at the wrong side of the bed, and it really does not help if I can only get up from that side of the bed since the left side is blocked off.

Irritating boss just ain't helping.

I am seriously considering about utilizing my Voodoo Doll Notepad.

Watch out for the pain in your ass. Ha!

Cos', my heart swells

2009-12-31T17:52:00.007+08:00

(CW from L: 1. Black Heart Balloons (explored!!) by maria.see

2. behind this door is the heart of matter by john faherty

3. Trees grow hearts, too. *Christmas 2007* by bye bye オモイデ)

I rule by my heart.

My moods sway.

Emotions is my logic.

I fill myself with thoughts and doubts.

Feelings to match the thoughts.

Then, my heart swells.

Sometimes, I wonder if it will drop.

Tears that may mean nothing at all.

Yet, my heart swells.

I tell myself, I will be fine.

Cos', my heart swells.

P.S. Let the coming year be good!

2009-12-29T22:39:00.005+08:00

I am finally back and firmly rooted at my little corner with full internet access the entire World Wide Web!
And yes, it is the time of the year. Again!
Every year, I wonder. What has happened, what is going to happen.
I always wonder what could be done better. As it has already happened, let's just hope that the next time round we do better. Or maybe, not do it at all! That save all the trouble of going through 'reflect.'
I am lousy with the so-called 'resolutions' so there will be none for me this coming year. I will take life step-by-step, day-by-day.
Thou shall live by the only motto - live the moment, feel the emotions!
Let just hope the coming year will be good!

I need to smell some flowers

2009-11-11T01:50:00.004+08:00

Stop! Smell Some Flowers by Bug-a-Lug

I am so tired these days that I can hardly open my eyes. And the fact that my eyelids got bitten by mosquito just ain't helping. I feel like I can hardly breathe.

How I hope I can stop and smell some flowers...

Slow is the pace.
Swing is the mood.
Light is the atmosphere.
Fair is the weather.
Beautiful is the flowers.

Let's take 5mins and walk under the blue blue sky this weekend. Breathe.

Ding-Dong Bells and the White Gown

2009-10-24T23:44:00.010+08:00

Bride in Pride by HaMeD!caL

"??? Not to me!?!?"

"Really? You are joking, is it?"

"Oh to who?"

"??"

These are some of the replies I got after I sent out the sms aside from the phone calls that came in at the speed of light.

I admit, I am a little cheeky. I have been thinking about it for weeks to do it. And so I do yesterday. This was what I sent out:

"Hi friends! At 10.23am on this 23th Oct, I'll like to announce.

I'm getting married!

Send your congrats over!

RSVP the best seat for the wedding banquet with me now!

And well, of cos', I want a fat red packet."

Fret not, available-eligible hunks out there! I am very much available. *wink*

I was curious how people actually react to it. And I am feeling a little bored and tired after spending almost 75% of my time in office. It is something to perk my friends and I up after the long week!

Hardly anyone believe me when they saw the message. But the responses I got made me happy. And seriously, I feel loved, lots of love!!! Despite some non-chalant replies. Haa...
Thanks for all the well wishes, the congrats you guys send over!

Don't worry, I am not going to send out any message telling you that I am pregnant any time soon. As someone pointed out to me, I went on "maternity leave" mid this year when I was on 2 months leave. Ha... I think I may have a daughter somewhere.

Happy weekend!

Gratefully in love!

2009-10-04T00:45:00.017+08:00

Gals nite out (20 Sep 09), compliments of shan @ P.S. Cafe, Dempsey Rd

The past 2 weeks have been a mad rush. Sick, work and deadlines. But but but... Life needs injection of good company, food and lotsa love~

I love girls' night out! Catching up, random talks, gossiping. Well, just being there for each other, busking in the company feels good. No matter how old we are, how long we don't see each other, we love each other. Or at least, I love the girls!! =)

I caught myself thinking yesterday. As much as I grumble abt the imperfections of my life, I may be living a life that others are envy of. So, I decided I shall be grateful. Grateful of the people I meet, grateful of the companies I have, grateful that they are there for me.

So so so... I may have said this before. I LOVE YOU! You know who you are... Hahaha... And I offer kisses~ Just for you girls!

Summer Times

2009-09-20T15:51:00.007+08:00

(CW from top: 1. North Coast California by Jimmy Coupe 2. Unnamed by new-leaf

3. North Coast California by Jimmy Coupe 4. Junk Trip by Jimbobedybob)

Where I stay is warm and sunny all year round. I love the sun and the blue blue sky. It makes me all cheery and chirpy to see the sky clear, no matter how hot it gets.

It feels a little funny how I start seeing some bloggers over at the other side of the globe saying that summer this year is coming to an end for them. I guess, they have nice memories that is tagged by the seasons - spring, summer, autumn, winter. What does summer means to them... Blooming flowers, sunshine, summer romance?

For a moment, I hope to see how the weather change as time past through them.

Monday Blues Made Bluer

2009-09-14T19:35:00.008+08:00

I am imbalance and disturbed. It is either my laptop or a certain department out to pick on me. I get jittery and all when I cannot see videos. Trust me, you don't like when I get all crazy on the computer.

You may think I am silly. You may think I should not be doing this. But but but, I am just a small little fry who use the same lappy for work and pleasure, especially when the work life at its worst require you to face it 24/7. And my little hope and wish is just - let me use the lappy to see beautiful world outside of my little corner.

Feeling so unjustified, I sent out an email this morning that reads like this...

Hi dearest XXX,

I am upset. The work has been stressful and I seriously want to relax outside of office hours when I am in the comfort of my home.

However, recently, I noticed that I am not able to view _____ and any other websites that require Flash application!!! That includes just viewing some pictures on a nice hotel to book for the well-needed vacation!

The worst thing is, my peers and dearest colleagues all got to view it. BUT ME?! Why me... why why why... The question mark gets bigger by the day.

The fact that life is hard, work is hard and relaxing is made harder by the fact that I cannot view any nice videos online. It makes life suck worse.

Will you be so kind as to help me?

As I am currently at ____, I don't think that I can drop by IT dept anytime soon. Is there is faster solution that can solve it remotely? Please don't volunteer any solution that does not involve allowing me to view the videos online on my favourite office laptop.

I give you my greatest thanks in advance.

But I am hurt. No one responded to the email. My little wish and voice is ignored.

What should I do next?

Arh-arh, don't tell me I am wasting my time here. Wasting time only applies when it brings you no benefit, anything that make your life sucks. I am not wasting my time.

Arh-arh-arh, don't tell me that I am wasting your time. Time is mine and I do my thinking about this email outside of office hours. And making me happy, I do things doubly-hard for YOU!

See how it works...

Romancing the moments

2009-09-13T03:13:00.006+08:00

(L to R) 1. The Holiday 2. The Proposal 3. Kate & Leopold

I have always been a sucker for romantic movies and novels. And I watched a couple over the past few weeks, old and new ones.

I like seeing how the people meet and fall in love, heads over heels for each other. How they miraculously seem perfect for each other. How they end up together happily ever after.

Despite the fact that I think its hard and have no idea if that perfect coincidence and the perfect one will ever appear for me and when exactly will it happen, I love the movies and storylines.

Maybe I am a romantic deep inside. Perhaps not so shallow the romantic factor, in me.

We celebrate the day an Auntie is born!

2009-09-11T01:00:00.003+08:00

Our dear friend's birthday is just round the corner and we decided to do a little celebration at our Desk-For-Pretty-Ladies!!!

We made balloons and poppers, and SURPRISE PRESENT for her! All filled with best wishes, happiness and LOVE!

Happy early birthday, Auntie Sueying!!

Love ya, love ya!

Tear drops, oh, tear drops

2009-09-09T01:00:00.002+08:00

The photo for sharing this week is some random pixs that I took when I visited some art piece display some time back.

The drawing shows a man lying down with an onion in his hands, tears escaping out from it. I did not set any specific meaning as to what the piece was trying to relate, just found it quite interesting.

Just sharing a picture for a penny of thought.

Grow Fat, Be Happily Fat

2009-09-03T23:05:00.011+08:00

(L to R)1. teacup (blogger's own) 2. perfect fair cakes (perfect fairy cakes)

3. double choco layer cake and red velvet cakes (smittenkitchen)

I always have a thing for cakes. I simply love all cakes. How the soft, light cream melts in your mouth and blend in just perfect with the spongey cake.

Cakes perk me up, or just pleasantly make my day. And since tomorrow is Friday, I decided to drop some of my dearest friends a little message on their phone on my way home today.

Here goes...

Greetings my dearest gracious ladies!

What a pleasant day today! And tomorrow will be a splendid day too!

You are cordially invited to the Ladies Tea Gathering held

tomorrow at (time) on the 13th floor, (building name)

at Desk-for-Pretty-Ladies located by side of the utility room.

Due to the lack of sugar daddy, cakes charges will still be spilted equally.

I hope to see you pretty ladies soon.

Remember, our motto is 'Grow Fat, Be Happily Fat.'

Well, if you can guess the time and building, I may let you join my little gathering.

For immediate invitation, be my sugar daddy *drop me a comment and I will let you in*.

Origins

2009-09-02T00:35:00.010+08:00

I was looking around and realised I have never really talk about my blog.

As to what is it about, how the name came about, who I really am.

Some of you may know, well, some may not - I started blogging about 6 years ago.

Regardless of whether I have refreshed my blog, deleted some of the older entries or not, the blog name has always state 'Xingalong..' something something... You get the idea.

My name contained Xing, chinese character of almond.

Xing, singalong, xing, singalong,...

And one day, the bulb over my head lit up and ta-da~ My blog page at www.xingalong.blogspot.com is formed!

If you are curious as to how I look, well, just think gorgeous. You can see at the side pane as to how gorgeous I am. If you don't know how to appreciate my beauty, you need to learn to appreciate it. Haa....

I am really one who is random. Everything random, I hate straight lines.

So everything I talk about here is random too. The pictures I post are random, depending on what pleases my eyes at that moment. A building, a plant, some pretty things I see... Random basically.

So that is it. The birth and origins of www.xingalong.blogspot.com!!!

Oh by the way, if you happen to see any blurry pixs posted here, there is nothing wrong with your eyes. I love blurry pixs~ =)

Monday Mumbles Grumbles

2009-08-31T23:17:00.008+08:00

Somehow, every Monday I get a little chatterboxy. Regardless of the restless sleep I gotten.

Things that are random, with no particular direction. Just some mumblings grumblings.

Maybe it is the stalled-up over the weekend. Maybe becos' of the fact that I get see most people on every working Monday.

I have reached the end of yet another Monday. Time for some laid-back silence.

Gloomy Sunday

2009-08-30T22:15:00.008+08:00

It has been raining the whole day.

I hate it when it rains, especially on a Sunday. It just made the thought of having to work on Monday more dreadful.

I have a soft toy doggie called Toa Tao. He is cutie and has a big head. To keep him warm in this wet weather, my sister has been kind enough to tuck him under the blanket and make sure his ears are covered. So nice of her.

A Furry Ball of Joy

2009-08-25T00:02:00.009+08:00

I have changed the pix for Photo of the Week.

That black looking thing is my Popo Gonggong's new additional to our extended family.

He is actually a puppy given to my grandparents. A mini schnauzer.

One year old. And like me, he is an old dog living in a young pup's body.

He is afraid of heights and steps, cautious of basically everything.

He only dared to walk along the corridors cos' that's about the only place he thinks he recognizes.

Though usually low energy, he has his moments where sudden surge of energy gets him jumping. That is when he smells jerky bits.

He is a furry ball of joy! Missing him lots~

Steaming Hot Stuff

2009-08-21T09:47:00.004+08:00

During the trip to Taiwan, I came across the above tissue roll holder. Look at the 'insides' of the bowl of noodles! You see the fillings, the ingredients of the cup noodles!

I don't have a tissue holder before in my house. Believe it or not. If there is tissue, its either in packs or in those ready boxes they come packed in.

I fell in love with Shin Ramen after I went to Korea last year and started '哈韩', nuts about things Korean.

Its good to have it around since I like to eat at my desk and always get dirty somehow =p

Refresh-ing

2009-08-20T16:20:00.009+08:00

*pixs from hoops & yoyo

Some of you may have notice. Some may not. Whichever the case.

I have removed all the posts made before I changed the layout. 6 years worth of it.

Hey, I am refreshing the blog! And, my life =)

Growing on you

2009-08-20T16:01:00.008+08:00

I was in Taiwan a couple of weeks back and I chanced upon a stall that sells cans.

They are not just normal cans. They are cans that will sprout out little plants with a bit of water and sunshine.

When I realised they sell plants that can be eaten, I got all ecstatic! Basil, thyme, peppermint, chilli! Imagine what you can do with them when it gets to cooking time. And so I grabbed them back. The uncle must have thought that I am nuts, asking which of those possible plants can be eaten.

The only can I got that is not meant for eating is one that contains seeds for little chrysanthemum (小品菊).

The little plants started sprouted only 3 days after I first watered them. And they are growing strong.

Watching them grow has been a thing for me these days. I turn the can once in a while just to see how fast the little things will turn towards the sun again, realising the change in direction. Ha... I was trying to be a little cheeky.

Soon, we will see them blossoming~

Ra Ra Ring

2009-08-19T20:20:00.009+08:00

Inspired by cute.little.disaster's DIY tutorial and YellowGoat's beautiful designs, I made my sister a ring!

I named the Ra Ra Ring!

Let's Dressed Up!

2009-08-18T23:20:00.011+08:00

You know, I always have a thing for Patrick. Patrick Star from Bikini Bottom.

Let's dressed up this Halloween! Found the picture below!

Someone be Patrick Star this Halloween!

New Look for a New Start

2009-08-18T01:45:00.008+08:00

I have FINALLY changed the layout of the blog. It has been 3 years since I changed it.

Proud of myself, I drew the blog title picture! Simply love it! =)