ODAC Zouk Party!

The last time I clubbed with my ODACians was when we were 19th! Finally, at the age of 24 approaching 25, we hit the club again!

Being the typical poor students, we bought alcohol and sat by the road to "warm up" before the real "clubbing".

Poh Wai and his "drug dealer" pose.












If it's not for our age, we looked like the typical Bengs, Lians and deliquents sitting by the road. Hmm.. So is growing old a good thing or not?



Now I know why 3 of my toes still feel numb after 2 days.



Girls from OCBC. OCBC stands for ODAC Chio Bu Club! Haha! The guys have a club too. UOB - Ugly ODAC Boys









Zouk was super crowded on Friday! It was packed to the brim with NS boys, Ah Bengs, Ah Lians and the barely-twenties. In other words, it was filled with lecherous young men and angsty, unreasonable and self-centered youths. Not a very nice place to be in.


Luckily, I got my friends with me! And they were fun to club with! There were some parts I got irritated though. Especially when the guys got too protective and made it difficult to dance. I kept telling JX that he should relax and that he was not there to protect us but to have fun too! I guess we girls could take care of ourselves pretty well. Heh! I appreciate their gestures though.

I got a shock when I checked the time in the middle of a dance. It was 4am! That was the first time time flew so quickly by for me in a club! And minutes later, the lights came on! It was then when my feet sent signals that they were dying. It was really really painful. I could barely walked. I survived based on sheer willpower.

The last group photo for the night!

I really enjoyed myself that night! And I didn't realise how much I missed clubbing! I didn't club the whole of last semester!

I want to go again! =P

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Occupational Hazard

On Friday, I got into a quarrel with a stranger on the streets for the first time. I was paying for my groceries at a shop when this woman pushed me. I ignored her at first. She then proceeded to dump her groceries on the cashier table, nearly crushing my packets of fruit which were still on the table. I was a little irritated by her already.

Then as I left the shop, I stood at the doorway for a moment as there were many people stuck at the doorway. Suddenly, somebody pushed me away and said, "走开! (Go away!)" It was that woman! The next thing I know, I was telling that woman, "没礼貌! (You're rude!)" (Feels like I was scolding a Primary school kid)

Upon hearing that, she immediately turned around and started yelling at me! She complained that she was behind me for a long time. Hello! I do not have eyes behind my back! The more decent thing to do would be to say, "Excuse me" and I would immediately make space for her to leave. And that was what I told her. Did that shut her up? No. She then went into a long history of how Singaporeans behave and some other stuffs. I can't really remember what she said because she was screaming all the time incoherently.

My mum quickly came and pulled me away. I was also quite scared because she was taller and fatter than me. I do not wish to be beaten into a pulp. As we were walking away, she was still shrieking her head off! Crazy bit*h!

My dad told me off after that. He said that one day I will get myself into deep trouble. But I feel that we should stand up to injustice. By remaining silent, we are condoning those selfish and rude acts. If all of us can open our eyes and ears wide, I believe that the social conscience of the people will go up, making this a better society. Everybody has a part in educating the public. Well, that's my two cents worth of view.

Do you agree that I am in the right when I chided the woman?

Back to School

Tomorrow marks the first day of my last semester in school. I am still recovering from the hellish previous semester; I will have to drag myself to school tomorrow. Not to mention that I will be stuck in school for 5 hours for a stupid lecture from 630-730pm. And I thought that I will have a short day tomorrow. PLUS, I just realise that none of my clique will be in the same class with me in Social Studies classes. It really really dampened my mood. I like working with them on projects because they are so dependable. *Huge sigh* Guess I will have to learn to trust someone else this semester.


On another topic, I am so glad that I reunited with my NPCC friends. Friday's mahjong was the best session ever. Sacrificing my sleep was totally worth it. I have not laughed so much since I don't know when. Thank god for them to help me prepare to face another disgusting semester.


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Looking Back

I first heard the following question in an advertisement. It has stuck on me since and I found myself constantly asking myself the same question.

"When is the last time you have done something for the first time?"

I am happy that I have many "first times" in 2010. =)

My "Firsts" in 2010:


Jan - Travelled with my Odacians to Genting


Mar - Bought a semi-pro camera


May - Toured Taiwan
Went travelling with just a friend
Planned my trip without professional help
Snorkelled and White Water Rafting
Attended an autograph session
Saw Jay Chou up close
And all the other "firsts" comes with an overseas trip


July - Met up with Anita and Deanies after many years
Stopped a cab and openly confronted a cab snatcher


Aug - Received a Grade 3 in Piano
A short and terrifying encounter with an Earwig
Saw the Olympic fire up close
Stayed in Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Met up with my NPCC friends after 5 years


Oct - Completed a 20-pages individual report


Nov - Went without sleep for 4 separate nights
Completed around 21 assignments in 15 weeks


Dec - Painted my house for the first time in ten over years


I hope that there are plenty more "first times" for me in 2011!


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Merry Christmas!

I have two favourite festivals. One is the Chinese New Year and the other is Christmas! And I have enjoyed my Christmas this year to the fullest!

The first celebration was with my Enemies!

Cafe Orielo (Somerset 313)

This year, we decided to do something different. We decided not to determine who gets whose present before the celebration. We just decided on the budget and off we go to buy whatever present that falls within our budget. It was more exciting because we didn't know what we will get!

In went our ICs into a paper bag for the "lucky dip"!

I received Xiao Pang's present and Birdie got mine! I am so sorry, Birdie, that you got 2 organisers now! You are really lucky, you know! The chances of receiving my present was 1 out of 6 and you hit it! Maybe it's time to buy lottery. Or you just love me too much. Haha!







Ah Bun received a present from Huli.



Jaws received a present from Mascot, I think?



Xiao Pang received a present from Birdie.



Mascot received a present from Ah Bun.



Huli received a present from Jaws?

I had two surprises that night. When I first drawed Xiao Pang's IC, I was like, "Eh? Who is this?" Haha! Girl, you are much much prettier now! =P


The second surprise was when I saw my present. I immediately went, "WTH is this??" Haha! That is the longest present I have ever received. Don't think naughty.

It was photo frame or photo drop from IKEA! Very nice! And a passport holder which "coincidentally", has the same design as my 22nd birthday pencil box. I think I know who bought my pencil box back then! =P




Xiao Pang also managed to find the funniest Marie cat stickers for Jaws.

Marie, what happened to your eyes??



A log cake from Patissier, also from Xiao Pang! We thought that Santa was made from icing sugar and tried to behead him but failed. Santa is a tough old man.

Our 8th Christmas together. =)


Second celebration with my Straits gang!

Shaun's House (Hougang Unit 313)

First to arrive with my Vodka!


Shaun's parents had prepared soooo much food! There was another side table with vegetables not shown in this picture. And it was a non-beef lunch because of me. I was so touched. =) I was very glad that they had considered my religion beliefs and were very willing to accommodate me. I love my friends when they do this for me!


My favourite irritant, Ba Jie. =) Life would be boring without this mean Biatch.



My Straits gang! It is funny how fate works some times. I never thought I was able to make fast friends when I first started working at Straits. It is amazing that we manage to keep this friendship going despite going different paths. =)



Gwen bought sparkling juice!





POP!







I love my camera.


Maggie and me. =)



Present time! Maggie received my present and I received Maria's, I mean Ba Jie's, present! (She looks like a maid in her IC. Haha!)







Cheers!

And then, it was Mahjong time! I got to leave halfway through the game because I need to rush back for my cousin Jovy's birthday. But I won $11.50! Haha! Not enough for my cab fare back though.




The last celebration - Jovy's birthday and Xmas celebration.

Cousin's House (Sunsetway Street 13)



Pictures of my nieces and nephews!


Baby girl, Chloe, who has grown a lot this year!

Aaron, who always gives a emo look when taking pictures.

Alvin and Ethel. That is Alvin's "smiling" face that he saves for picture taking.


I had steamboat again!

This prawn was huge! But believe me, this was a midget compared to the rest in another bowl.

Caught in the act! Naughty girl, emptying her bottle of water into a bowl of corn.


The boys received their Christmas presents. More toys! Judging by the amount of toys they have, they can open a toy store. =P









My brother received an unexpected present, Oakley shades, from my cousin who claimed that the shades do not suit him. Lucky bro..



Took it for a picture!



Jovy's birthday cake from Choc a Bloc! One of the best chocolate fudge cake ever!



Birthday girl.



The kids gathered around the cake, eager to blow out the candle.

Ethel looked super comical in this picture! Makes me laugh everytime I see it.



Lawrence saw his little girl missed the chance to blow the candle and specially lit one for her to blow. Doting father...



On Christmas day, I received a card from my Bro. It was beautifully and painfully (I saw him struggled with the bits and pieces) designed with a sweet message inside. I heart my bro. =)

I love my Christmas this year. =D

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