I HAVE MOVED
I have moved to a new address
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Sunday, October 15, 2006
Friday, October 13, 2006
Resident Evil
Lots of zombies wondered around Lambton Quay this afternoon.
Not sure if they did it for fun (Halloween coming up you see.....), or striking for something (most likely). Don't know why people here so free. Strike this strike that. Don't they need to work or study? .....................
Hey wait a minute! It is Friday the 13 today! Must be it then! There you go....zombies had risen from the graves......they're coming your way......Woooarrr..
posted by Doreen @ 9:09 PM
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Last Lecture
I had my last lecture today.
This marks the end of my year-long academic commitment, well technically, there is still a final exam coming up in 3 weeks time. I had complained along the way and I still have no idea how I could come this far. Thanks to Rick and friends who were willing to put up with my whines. I'm not sure about others, but I find it really hard to get back into campus life (even if it is part time) after years of working life. It's either I'm getting old, or I have been indulged by the stress free, exam free, assignment free environment. Looking back into my engineering campus life, I am amazed how I could managed to study 9 papers in a year. I was young then. Sigh, I sound like an old auntie. hahaha
I remember how excited I was about this 3-year part time course early this year. I had no idea what i was getting into, and I had forgotten the stress that comes with the package. This one-year commitment had compromised my flexibility and freedom. However, having said that, there's no regret. I've learnt a great deal about law and I realised how we could stand up for our rights. But, having to review my position all over again and the material I've learnt so far, it is probably not worth continuing. The course would no doubt help in my career development, but getting a CertLaw is just too overwhelming since I have no intention in becoming a lawyer. I will never stop learning, but I'm through with study. So, yeah, I'm letting it go and coming back to reality.
Allow me to bury my head in the books for 3 more weeks, give me a PASS and I'm off!
I remember how excited I was about this 3-year part time course early this year. I had no idea what i was getting into, and I had forgotten the stress that comes with the package. This one-year commitment had compromised my flexibility and freedom. However, having said that, there's no regret. I've learnt a great deal about law and I realised how we could stand up for our rights. But, having to review my position all over again and the material I've learnt so far, it is probably not worth continuing. The course would no doubt help in my career development, but getting a CertLaw is just too overwhelming since I have no intention in becoming a lawyer. I will never stop learning, but I'm through with study. So, yeah, I'm letting it go and coming back to reality.
Allow me to bury my head in the books for 3 more weeks, give me a PASS and I'm off!
posted by Doreen @ 7:21 PM
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Saturday, October 07, 2006
Rick is back!!
After 4 days of his Outward Bound programme, and after 4 days of me being blue and home alone, HE IS BACK! \(^O^)/
Rick was nominated by his company to join this Outward Bound programme along with nine others, at Anakiwa. He was quite reluctant to go as he is not an outdoor enthusiast, but to give in. No harm trying right? What more it's a good opportunity to have some adventurous experience which kiwis are infamous of. It was really hard for me, having to totally cut off from him not knowing if he is doing okay. Yeah, no communication to the outside world is allowed in the programme. Don't ask me why, it's their protocol.
Rick was nominated by his company to join this Outward Bound programme along with nine others, at Anakiwa. He was quite reluctant to go as he is not an outdoor enthusiast, but to give in. No harm trying right? What more it's a good opportunity to have some adventurous experience which kiwis are infamous of. It was really hard for me, having to totally cut off from him not knowing if he is doing okay. Yeah, no communication to the outside world is allowed in the programme. Don't ask me why, it's their protocol.
The hostel
Wait! That's not it! There were more! Through out their 4-day programme, they were not advised of the agenda in advance! They took it as they went, spontaneously! Here are some activities they did......
Sailing in a cutter. (they sailed half way and told to jump off and swim back to jetty! RICK DOESN'T SWIM!!!)
Rock climbing (with blindfold!!)
Rafting with their self designed and built raft
AND.........
Spending a night out in the jungle all by yourself, ALONE!!! Each person was equipped with food, sleeping bag, a tent that is only big enough to make a roof for shelter, some other essentials and a big tin for poo poo!!! Oh my god, ask me do that and I'll cry to death!!
Coming back from the camp in a Dinghy
The training really had a good reflection about their lives, their future, what they want, their values etc etc.
"...and trust me, when you're all alone at night in the middle of nowhere, you realise what is the most important thing to you!!" Rick quoted.
Anyway, good thing is, he is back, in one piece! (^_^)
P/S: It's been freezing all week even snowing in some part of the country! :(
Labels: Adventure
posted by Doreen @ 12:17 AM
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Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Polka polka dot dot
The retro polka dot is back! It's now a hit in NZ, it is everywhere!! Yellow, black, white, blue, pink...from head to toes......
.....even the shopping bag is polka dotted!!
They are adorable no doubt but putting all of them on together would definitely create a huge fashion disaster!! LOL!
posted by Doreen @ 7:32 PM
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Sunday, October 01, 2006
My first Pancake
Recipe from Irene's mum. I'm very pleased with the result considering it's my first ever attempt. They taste real good! (^.^)V
posted by Doreen @ 9:01 PM
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Saturday, September 30, 2006
Bargain hunting
We had a very satisfactory and enjoying shopping spree today!
It wasn’t our original plan. Our plan was to stay home finishing off the series “24” (yeah, damn good series!). It all changed after Rick came back from his haircut. He saw this nice Abercrombie & Fitch jacket on sale (sneaked into a shopping mall? Naughty, naughty!) and wanted my opinion. I would never say no to a retail therapy, wouldn’t I? So, we popped down to Dressmart for a quick look (and still wanting to come back for the series). After a few tries and opinion on colours, still, to no avail.
The shopping spree spirit only kicked in after a successfull attempt on this shoes. A pair of shoes that meet all Rick’s requirements (he is fussy and picky!). He has been looking for a pair for, er….more than a year? And, what more it’s more than 50% off!!! (O_O)!!! This shoes set him off (or switch him on) right away. He became so “high” that he wanted to keep on shopping!?!? (0_0)!! What the…? This doesn’t always happen y’know, Rick is just like most of the guys, who is not very keen in shopping like us gals. He's not into Retail Theraphy, but SALE Theraphy! Anyway, he got me all excited.
It wasn’t our original plan. Our plan was to stay home finishing off the series “24” (yeah, damn good series!). It all changed after Rick came back from his haircut. He saw this nice Abercrombie & Fitch jacket on sale (sneaked into a shopping mall? Naughty, naughty!) and wanted my opinion. I would never say no to a retail therapy, wouldn’t I? So, we popped down to Dressmart for a quick look (and still wanting to come back for the series). After a few tries and opinion on colours, still, to no avail.
The shopping spree spirit only kicked in after a successfull attempt on this shoes. A pair of shoes that meet all Rick’s requirements (he is fussy and picky!). He has been looking for a pair for, er….more than a year? And, what more it’s more than 50% off!!! (O_O)!!! This shoes set him off (or switch him on) right away. He became so “high” that he wanted to keep on shopping!?!? (0_0)!! What the…? This doesn’t always happen y’know, Rick is just like most of the guys, who is not very keen in shopping like us gals. He's not into Retail Theraphy, but SALE Theraphy! Anyway, he got me all excited.
After Dressmart, we drove down to city to shop for the right size & colour of that jacket. To our surprise, the sale price at this city branch is $20 cheaper than the Dressmart branch!! YAY!
We didn’t get enough, so drove all the way to Queensgate mall to continue our therapy ("24"?? What's that?). We haven’t been there since they reopen after their renovation.
By the way, to those ex-wellingtonians who read my blog, in case you don’t know, Queensgate has undergone a huge refurbishment and a total facelift. It has now became the most popular shopping spot with lots of new shops that were never available in Welly, and a brand new SkyCity cineplex with luxury cinelounge. Reading cinemas finally has a competitor. Haha!
So here are our catch today……
By the way, to those ex-wellingtonians who read my blog, in case you don’t know, Queensgate has undergone a huge refurbishment and a total facelift. It has now became the most popular shopping spot with lots of new shops that were never available in Welly, and a brand new SkyCity cineplex with luxury cinelounge. Reading cinemas finally has a competitor. Haha!
So here are our catch today……
Original price: $200 Sale price: $100 Further discount due to last pair: $80!!
Original price: $149.95 Sale price: $49.95 Further 50% off when a 2nd pair is bought: $24.95!!
Original price: $150 Sale price: $80
TOTAL SAVING TODAY: $315!!!
Taking our break from the therapy.....
posted by Doreen @ 9:39 PM
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Stop using my mug!!
Very pissed off today! (>.<)!!
My coffee mug disappeared again! @#&$%!@#&
I had to scan around the floor only to find it sitting on someone's desk, half filled. Yes, I grabbed it and told him off, well gently!
I don't know why on earth these people do that. We are all matured professionals. Common sense, mugs that look different from others, that have special design or colour are NOT company mugs. They are NOT for public use. THEY ARE PERSONAL MUGS!!!!
Take the dirty mug from the dishwasher and wash it yourself if there is no more clean one left, or bring your own mug!! If you're really desperate and yet bloody lazy, then the least you can do is to put MY MUG back in the dishwasher immediately after use, not seating it on your desk for days like it is yours. That's very inconsiderate!!
Call me selfish, call me touchy, call we weirdo, I just don't like sharing. DOREEN DOESN'T SHARE!!! Definitely not with someone who I don't even know the name. I just can't accept people using my stuff without my permission/knowledge. ARGGGHHH!!!
I wonder.....may be I should get a mug with my name on it, or, get my photo printed on the mug? but then, may be those inconsiderate people wouldn't give a damn, and would still use it as their own anyway.
I will, from now on, wash my cup myself and keep it on my desk. No more dishwasher service!!
I don't know why on earth these people do that. We are all matured professionals. Common sense, mugs that look different from others, that have special design or colour are NOT company mugs. They are NOT for public use. THEY ARE PERSONAL MUGS!!!!
Take the dirty mug from the dishwasher and wash it yourself if there is no more clean one left, or bring your own mug!! If you're really desperate and yet bloody lazy, then the least you can do is to put MY MUG back in the dishwasher immediately after use, not seating it on your desk for days like it is yours. That's very inconsiderate!!
Call me selfish, call me touchy, call we weirdo, I just don't like sharing. DOREEN DOESN'T SHARE!!! Definitely not with someone who I don't even know the name. I just can't accept people using my stuff without my permission/knowledge. ARGGGHHH!!!
I wonder.....may be I should get a mug with my name on it, or, get my photo printed on the mug? but then, may be those inconsiderate people wouldn't give a damn, and would still use it as their own anyway.
I will, from now on, wash my cup myself and keep it on my desk. No more dishwasher service!!
posted by Doreen @ 6:45 PM
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
Sutures removal
I had the sutures removed today.
It was only a less than 5-min job, and cost me $40!! Why didn't I take up dentistry??? Why the hell did I study engineering?? What was I thinking?? Nevermind, what's done is done, no point blaming and regreting. My simple paramecium brain (wait, paramecium has a brain? Oh well....) wouldn't be able to cope with it anyway. I was struggling doing engineering, let alone doing dentistry. If I did dentistry, I won't be here blogging today. I would be playing ping pong (don't ask why ping pong, it just popped up like that. It's the Forest Gump!) in the mental hospital. Haha!
Anyway, I am drifting away from my point. As I was saying...the sutures. Yeah, I thought it would be quite uncomfortable since my gum is still sore. To my surprise, I didn't feel much pain. A few blinks, that was it, job done! The doctor told me that the gum and tissue would take approx 3 months to heal fully. 3 MONTHS!! (0_0)!! The soreness should go away in a couple of weeks, and I should be able to eat/drink/brush like normal by then. Phew!!!!
It was only a less than 5-min job, and cost me $40!! Why didn't I take up dentistry??? Why the hell did I study engineering?? What was I thinking?? Nevermind, what's done is done, no point blaming and regreting. My simple paramecium brain (wait, paramecium has a brain? Oh well....) wouldn't be able to cope with it anyway. I was struggling doing engineering, let alone doing dentistry. If I did dentistry, I won't be here blogging today. I would be playing ping pong (don't ask why ping pong, it just popped up like that. It's the Forest Gump!) in the mental hospital. Haha!
Anyway, I am drifting away from my point. As I was saying...the sutures. Yeah, I thought it would be quite uncomfortable since my gum is still sore. To my surprise, I didn't feel much pain. A few blinks, that was it, job done! The doctor told me that the gum and tissue would take approx 3 months to heal fully. 3 MONTHS!! (0_0)!! The soreness should go away in a couple of weeks, and I should be able to eat/drink/brush like normal by then. Phew!!!!
posted by Doreen @ 7:20 PM
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Monday, September 25, 2006
Celebrating the victory
I just couldn't wait any longer. Celebrating the victory of the battle....at Arizona......
Beef Burger
New York Steak
posted by Doreen @ 7:37 PM
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Sunday, September 24, 2006
The surrender of "Wisdom"
I would like to officially announce the end of the battle between me and the nasty wisdom tooth. The battle had been going on for years, and it was sort of quiet, on/off type of war. The tooth finally surrendered to me (or the dentist to be exact) after a 50 minute fracas, date recorded 21st September 2006, 3.10pm.
Ok, let’s get into some details. I had local anaesthetic, 3 shots!! Yeah, 3 freaking shots to effectively anaesthetized just about half of my face including half of my tongue. Am I thick skin or what? After the 3 shots, I couldn’t feel no pain through out the whole session apart from some pressure when the dr. trying to pull out the tooth. Then, followed by some sewing and that’s it! Well, not quite. I still need to go back for threads removal this coming Thursday.
Although the victory, I was injured during the confrontation. After a few days of recuperation, I’m now back on my feet again!
As I was quite bored and at the same time restless during my recovery (I just couldn’t sleep/eat and eat/sleep as I would go mad!), so I did this……
As I was quite bored and at the same time restless during my recovery (I just couldn’t sleep/eat and eat/sleep as I would go mad!), so I did this……
My 1st ever DIY nail art!! Hehehe
p/s: Yeah, I keep the wisdom tooth. It's my wisdom y'know!
posted by Doreen @ 11:27 AM
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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Quick update
underwent dental operation today. Need a few days to recuperate.I'll be back! *the Terminator's style*
posted by Doreen @ 7:05 PM
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Monday, September 18, 2006
Hogs Breath
I wasn't in a very good mood today (-_-). Didn't feel like cooking, so went out to eat my heart out.Destination: Hogs Breath
Not very impressed with the meal. We asked for medium, and came out, Rick's one was burnt, and mine medium rare!! May be these are how it supposed to be cooked, but they sure didn't fancy us! However, the customer service is above average.
Hogs Breath is famous of their steak. When we were there last time, it did gave an impression. Don't know what happened this time round.
posted by Doreen @ 9:26 PM
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Sunday, September 17, 2006
Easy Sunday
Oriental Bay again.... We just love it on a good day!
Then a quick game at Bowland......
posted by Doreen @ 10:03 PM
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Saturday, September 16, 2006
BBQ Day
Woke up so early this morning to get ready and met Kuok & Irene at Otari park for our BBQ today. It was such a good day. We were all excited, gearing ourselves with backpacks, plastic bags, food and all, walking through the jungle track only to find out that the bloody BBQ/picnic area is undergoing some construction maintenance work (0_o)!! What the..?!!? Shouldn't they at least put up a notice of some sort right at the entrance?We were exhausted but to drag our heavy feet all the way back up to the entrance carpark... (>.<) ##&%*$@&@!!!
On a positive side, we had a good exercise and took some photos....
Anyway, we still managed to enjoy BBQ at our place, Malaysian way!
By the way, I've tried McDonald's new Peach & Apricot pie. Damn good!
posted by Doreen @ 11:18 PM
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