I'm still wondering how THESE got into the top 10 hits for "best port in the world" searches. Appalling.
Friday, August 05, 2011
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
2 Birthdays
The best present you can give a father on Fathers' Day is... well, a child. Congrats to Jeremy and sis for their newborn, Gabriel Lau Jian Wei. May he grow up to be a happy and healthy child. =)
I didn't get to spend much time with Gabriel as we had to rush off to catch Voyage De La Vie at Resorts World Sentosa in celebration of Kh's birthday. Yes, Kh's birthday is on 19th June too.
Frankly speaking, I'm not sure what to make of it. Voyage De La Vie is a theatrical circus. Meaning you get to see a bit of acrobats and a bit of singing. The only circus I've seen is Moscow Circus, and it was way better than the circus part of this. And the theatre part... well, let's just say that it could be much better. Overall, a rather lukewarm production. If it weren't for the fact that I purchased the best tickets at half price, I'll be kinda mad at myself.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Meaningless Conversations
I hate meaningless conversations.
An example goes like this:
A: I've got something to tell you.
Me: What.
A: (insert cryptic code)
Me: What is it? Just tell me.
A: I'm not supposed to tell anyone openly but I can give you hints.
Oh seriously. Don't waste my time. If you've got something to say, then say it. Don't come playing guess-what-I'm-thinking games with me. What, are you twelve?
An example goes like this:
A: I've got something to tell you.
Me: What.
A: (insert cryptic code)
Me: What is it? Just tell me.
A: I'm not supposed to tell anyone openly but I can give you hints.
Oh seriously. Don't waste my time. If you've got something to say, then say it. Don't come playing guess-what-I'm-thinking games with me. What, are you twelve?
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Haircut
I went to cut my hair the other day. And the stylist thinned my hair A LOT. Like, it's almost enough to make a wig!
shoe for comparison
Maybe I should think about selling my hair.
Monday, May 09, 2011
GE2011 Results
Stayed up till 4am to watch GE2011 results! As some will say,"This is more exciting than the World Cup!"
Yam Ah Mee was totally entertaining. Now he even has his own fan-made remix on Youtube.
Anyway, I'm pretty happy with the results. People who deserved to win, won (more about TPL later). WP took additional 5 seats which is like more than the opposition ever held since independence. It is indeed a breakthrough in our political landscape and they deserve credit for that. I think no one really doubts the PAP's capability to run a government well, but majority would agree that a few more seats should be given to the opposition to check the PAP, and no one deserves it better than the WP. On the other hand, I'm annoyed that it is at the expanse of George Yeo. Even more annoying is the WP's initiative to steer guilty voters to the notion "George Yeo for President". Please. President has no power. Such a capable man. He should be the next Prime Minister. It is unknown what George Yeo's future is now, but I reckon he will make a comeback.
Now on the topic of TPL. When a certain friend asked me to vote for Nicole Seah, I was like no, it's not my business cuz it's not my constituency. I don't know for what reason I thought I was abandoned to Joo Chiat SMC. Only on polling day that I realised that I was still under Marine Parade GRC (heng!). Although I wasn't about to change my mind but I guess that made the decision a lot easier. I don't doubt Nicole Seah's potential, but that chick should have joined WP instead. There was absolutely no way I was going to vote SM Goh out just so TPL will be out. It's absolutely ridiculous. If TPL and SM don't deserve to be in, then what makes a warehouse assistant with no experience governing more deserving?
Moving on, what's done is done. People should accept the results and move on. I still see a petition to remove TPL as MP floating around Facebook. How childish. Do you actually think the government will listen to a petty petition like that? PAP are not stupid people. They wouldn't bring TPL in if they didn't think she has potential. Just give her time man. It ain't easy to make a decision to step into politics and to stay after all that backlash. And I think that if she doesn't perform within these few years, PAP will auto-kick her too.
Yam Ah Mee was totally entertaining. Now he even has his own fan-made remix on Youtube.
Anyway, I'm pretty happy with the results. People who deserved to win, won (more about TPL later). WP took additional 5 seats which is like more than the opposition ever held since independence. It is indeed a breakthrough in our political landscape and they deserve credit for that. I think no one really doubts the PAP's capability to run a government well, but majority would agree that a few more seats should be given to the opposition to check the PAP, and no one deserves it better than the WP. On the other hand, I'm annoyed that it is at the expanse of George Yeo. Even more annoying is the WP's initiative to steer guilty voters to the notion "George Yeo for President". Please. President has no power. Such a capable man. He should be the next Prime Minister. It is unknown what George Yeo's future is now, but I reckon he will make a comeback.
Now on the topic of TPL. When a certain friend asked me to vote for Nicole Seah, I was like no, it's not my business cuz it's not my constituency. I don't know for what reason I thought I was abandoned to Joo Chiat SMC. Only on polling day that I realised that I was still under Marine Parade GRC (heng!). Although I wasn't about to change my mind but I guess that made the decision a lot easier. I don't doubt Nicole Seah's potential, but that chick should have joined WP instead. There was absolutely no way I was going to vote SM Goh out just so TPL will be out. It's absolutely ridiculous. If TPL and SM don't deserve to be in, then what makes a warehouse assistant with no experience governing more deserving?
Moving on, what's done is done. People should accept the results and move on. I still see a petition to remove TPL as MP floating around Facebook. How childish. Do you actually think the government will listen to a petty petition like that? PAP are not stupid people. They wouldn't bring TPL in if they didn't think she has potential. Just give her time man. It ain't easy to make a decision to step into politics and to stay after all that backlash. And I think that if she doesn't perform within these few years, PAP will auto-kick her too.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
GE2011 (II)
It's damn annoying when I log onto Facebook these days and there's always a couple of people on the newsfeed complaining about the government, making snide remarks, and misquoting the PAP (there's video evidence). I'm saying this not in defence of PAP, but well, I haven't seen people doing the same for the opposition.
Whatever man. Not happy then don't vote for them lah. Talk so much for what. I don't see the need for all these hate, and spreading of hate. It's extremely childish and uncalled for.
Why can't we be civilised people and have insightful debates instead of taunting and jeering. It's embarrassing to see Singaporeans behaving like a bunch of goons on the open social media platforms. I guess where the education system really failed is to teach us to be gracious people like the Japanese.
And then we also get people complaining about the sensationalism on the local news that favours the PAP. Oh, so the TR and TOC that you read so frequently isn't? Grow up. Sensationalism is everywhere. Whether it's for the PAP, or the Opposition, sensationalism is what the media thrives on. It's up to you to believe what is published, but nobody should narrow their sights on one news platform just because it claims to be the one true "open" platform. *rolls eyes*
Clearly, some people aren't using much of their brains.
Whatever man. Not happy then don't vote for them lah. Talk so much for what. I don't see the need for all these hate, and spreading of hate. It's extremely childish and uncalled for.
Why can't we be civilised people and have insightful debates instead of taunting and jeering. It's embarrassing to see Singaporeans behaving like a bunch of goons on the open social media platforms. I guess where the education system really failed is to teach us to be gracious people like the Japanese.
And then we also get people complaining about the sensationalism on the local news that favours the PAP. Oh, so the TR and TOC that you read so frequently isn't? Grow up. Sensationalism is everywhere. Whether it's for the PAP, or the Opposition, sensationalism is what the media thrives on. It's up to you to believe what is published, but nobody should narrow their sights on one news platform just because it claims to be the one true "open" platform. *rolls eyes*
Clearly, some people aren't using much of their brains.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
GE2011
"With great power comes great responsibility."
I think that with the upcoming GE, we should all make an informed decision on who to vote. Just attend the rally, and hear what both sides have to say, and then cast your votes rationally.
Nowadays there seem to be a loud voice coming from the supporters of the opposition parties. They complain A LOT about the PAP, make a lot of baseless accusations on certain conspiracies, and call PAP supporters pathetic cowards who do not have the guts to make a change? If anything, the attitudes of these people as well as certain members of the opposition parties do not impress me much.
I would call myself a swing vote. My vote can go either way. But looking at the behaviour of these so-called heroes who dare to make a change, and their irrational and highly emotional rebuttals, I don't think I will be joining their league any time soon. The question now is not who to vote for, but why choose the opposition over the PAP.
Some thoughts in my head:
1. Change. The opposition loves talking about change. But is change really necessary? Call it controversial, but who's to say that a 1-party government will not work? Are we as a nation failing? Have we not one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world? Are we not one of the richest countries in the world? Can these Americans and Europeans who love to meddle in our affairs and condemn our 1-party democracy say that their multi-party government is doing better? Sure our country has problems that the government isn't solving. But which country doesn't? If everybody is satisfied with their current government, there wouldn't be a need for an opposition, see? You are already eating your own ass. So, you say that a 1-party government doesn't work. And does a 2-party, 3-party, 4-party government work? No it doesn't. So, change for what?
Change so we can have more "alternative voices in parliament". REALLY. It sounds like all opposition people are ganging up to overthrow the PAP. They don't care who wins. NSP, RP, WP, SDP, whatever, as long as not PAP. Well, even a certain opposition member has said so himself. Honestly, I can't see how all these alternative voices are helping much. They can talk a lot, but can they walk the talk? If the PAP who has such strong track record and the backing of many outstanding individuals with power and/or money can't solve certain problems, can the opposition parties with not-so-fantastic credentials and mostly little experience running a country solve them? A few alternative voices is fine. But a revolution will be detrimental. Perhaps some of our friends here are eager to join the history books. I say, take it slow.
2. Singaporeans complain an awful lot. This complain, that complain. Does no one ever sit back and think about what the government has done for us as oppose to what it didn't do? The opposition and its supporters love pointing out stuff that PAP failed to do. But as the police chief in The Simpsons would say,"I hear problems and no solutions!"
Until you can offer solutions, don't talk so much. I'm sick of hearing complaints.
3. What are Singaporeans really expecting out of this GE? So you vote for PAP, they win, and nothing happens. So you vote for opposition, they win, and... do you expect confetti to roll out and there will be world peace? I'm sure there will be things the opposition does that people are pleased with. But surely there will be things they do that others won't be pleased with. Which brings me back to the point of, why even bother in the first place. I wouldn't have high hopes for either government.
4. Opposition supporters are like,"looks like so-and-so minister won't be getting his million dollar paycheck." I don't get why people are complaining about the high salary for ministers. Why compare PM's salary with Obama or whatnots? You think PM is overpaid? I think Obama is underpaid. It's all about perspective. I think it's extremely deserving seeing the shit people put them through. It's fair compensation for a lifetime of sacrifices made. Also, you do realise that the opposition ministers you are voting in will be getting the same paycheck too? Sour grapes.
5. Don't come and tell me who to vote for. It annoys the hell out of me. To each its own man. To each its own.
I think that with the upcoming GE, we should all make an informed decision on who to vote. Just attend the rally, and hear what both sides have to say, and then cast your votes rationally.
Nowadays there seem to be a loud voice coming from the supporters of the opposition parties. They complain A LOT about the PAP, make a lot of baseless accusations on certain conspiracies, and call PAP supporters pathetic cowards who do not have the guts to make a change? If anything, the attitudes of these people as well as certain members of the opposition parties do not impress me much.
I would call myself a swing vote. My vote can go either way. But looking at the behaviour of these so-called heroes who dare to make a change, and their irrational and highly emotional rebuttals, I don't think I will be joining their league any time soon. The question now is not who to vote for, but why choose the opposition over the PAP.
Some thoughts in my head:
1. Change. The opposition loves talking about change. But is change really necessary? Call it controversial, but who's to say that a 1-party government will not work? Are we as a nation failing? Have we not one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world? Are we not one of the richest countries in the world? Can these Americans and Europeans who love to meddle in our affairs and condemn our 1-party democracy say that their multi-party government is doing better? Sure our country has problems that the government isn't solving. But which country doesn't? If everybody is satisfied with their current government, there wouldn't be a need for an opposition, see? You are already eating your own ass. So, you say that a 1-party government doesn't work. And does a 2-party, 3-party, 4-party government work? No it doesn't. So, change for what?
Change so we can have more "alternative voices in parliament". REALLY. It sounds like all opposition people are ganging up to overthrow the PAP. They don't care who wins. NSP, RP, WP, SDP, whatever, as long as not PAP. Well, even a certain opposition member has said so himself. Honestly, I can't see how all these alternative voices are helping much. They can talk a lot, but can they walk the talk? If the PAP who has such strong track record and the backing of many outstanding individuals with power and/or money can't solve certain problems, can the opposition parties with not-so-fantastic credentials and mostly little experience running a country solve them? A few alternative voices is fine. But a revolution will be detrimental. Perhaps some of our friends here are eager to join the history books. I say, take it slow.
2. Singaporeans complain an awful lot. This complain, that complain. Does no one ever sit back and think about what the government has done for us as oppose to what it didn't do? The opposition and its supporters love pointing out stuff that PAP failed to do. But as the police chief in The Simpsons would say,"I hear problems and no solutions!"
Until you can offer solutions, don't talk so much. I'm sick of hearing complaints.
3. What are Singaporeans really expecting out of this GE? So you vote for PAP, they win, and nothing happens. So you vote for opposition, they win, and... do you expect confetti to roll out and there will be world peace? I'm sure there will be things the opposition does that people are pleased with. But surely there will be things they do that others won't be pleased with. Which brings me back to the point of, why even bother in the first place. I wouldn't have high hopes for either government.
4. Opposition supporters are like,"looks like so-and-so minister won't be getting his million dollar paycheck." I don't get why people are complaining about the high salary for ministers. Why compare PM's salary with Obama or whatnots? You think PM is overpaid? I think Obama is underpaid. It's all about perspective. I think it's extremely deserving seeing the shit people put them through. It's fair compensation for a lifetime of sacrifices made. Also, you do realise that the opposition ministers you are voting in will be getting the same paycheck too? Sour grapes.
5. Don't come and tell me who to vote for. It annoys the hell out of me. To each its own man. To each its own.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wedding of the year
Welly's wedding at Raffles Town Club was a simple but quite glamorous affair. Thoroughly enjoyed the cocktail reception which includes voting how we would like her to spend the angbao money we're giving her, posing with Facebook cutouts and savouring the oh-so-yummy smoked salmon bread. Most of all, I enjoyed the creative movie intro she and hubby Ronald made before making the grand entrance. They met on Facebook, so the whole wedding theme is on Facebook. Sweet. :)
New Home
So Kh and I got a ballot number for the Fernvale March BTO. It's QUEUE NO.10!!! I wasn't expecting any number at all, and when I saw a '10', I was wondering what it meant. It took awhile to get into my head. I haven't heard of anyone getting such a small number.
So anyways, we've booked a unit on the 21st floor with river view. We wanted 23rd floor, but it was taken up by queue no.4. Our second choice 22nd floor was taken up by queue no. 7/8. We were disappointed that we can't even get our first choice with such a small number. (Goes to show how popular our choices were.) But thank God anyway for the small number which still gave us a rather good unit.
While we were at HDB hub, we also met queue no. 3 for 5-room flat and queue no. 199 for 4-room flat. They could quite possibly be our future neighbours since we had them convinced that our side of the block is the best. Heh.
3 LRT stops away from NEL. That's really far. But considering that we'd surely get a car in the near future, we're more interested in the fact that it is close to CTE and SLE.
Our future home, now a patch of grass and some wild trees.
River view from an existing block. Oops no more river view for them once our blocks are up.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Losing
You know why I don't gamble? I don't do anything that's remotely close to gambling. At least, not with real money. I don't buy 4D, Toto, don't play Jackpot or even BlackJack with 10 cent bets. If someone insists that I take out my moolahs in Mahjong, I'd gladly sit out.
The reason is, I really HATE LOSING. I don't care about not winning. I just hate losing. The thought of losing even $1 sickens me to the very core.
Last year, during CNY dinner, everyone in the office was asked to chip in $5 for the 2-million Toto cash prize. I was the only one who wanted to sit out but eventually gave in just to shut everyone up. To me, that's $5 I'm never gonna see again. My heart ached for it. Who cares about that 2 million? (Well, no surprises that we didn't win.)
On our first cruise together, Kh bought a $25 ticket for the Bingo event which I strongly disapproved. My stomach dropped with each single ball that was release, even though it wasn't even my 25 bucks. I realised that I actually found more joy playing fake Bingo games then real ones. Why then should money should be wasted like this?
Sometimes I wonder why adults can take money so lightly. Like, losing money is alright, as long as you're safe and healthy. Growing up, I'm learning to come to terms with it. Not just with money, but with every little setbacks in life.
The 20s have been a whirlwind of trying events. I can't help but become more cynical, occasionally questioning why life is so hard. Despite my non-activity in the gambling scene, I still find myself losing money to unforeseen circumstances. As is the case for my actions and decisions. It's hard having to deal with these constant bouts of self-reproach although I know that sometimes there was nothing I could have done differently.
The bottom line is, shit happens, and there is nothing we can do about it. I am learning and trying to keep faith, and trust that God will do what is best for me.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Bodyshop Warehouse Sale
The Sale is on once again! It's time to stock up. ;)
I reckon this year's sale is much better than last year's. Check out my loots!
I reckon this year's sale is much better than last year's. Check out my loots!
For myself:
Peach Lotion- Free with UOB card
Shampoo sample- Free with Bodyshop card
Bag- $8
Wooden Hair Brush- $12.90
Seaweed Facial Wash- $12.90
Seaweed Toner- $3.30
Nail Buffer- $2
Tea Tree Blemish Stick- $9.90
Lemongrass Footscrub- $9.90
Strawberry Body Polish- $5
Aqua Lily Shower Gel- $5
Rose Oil- $3.30
Lavender Bodywash- $2.50
Lavender Body Lotion-$16.90
For mum:
Foundation Refill- $12.90
Moisture White Facial Wash- $14.90
Makeup Sponge- $2
Tea Tree Oil- $9.90
For kh:
Luffy- $1
FAIL
There must be a lot of busybodies living in this street.
How is Kook a more common word than Okok?
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Hey Ger
Thank God for my new job. Special thanks to Mum and Gerrie for praying for me too.
The interview process wasn't easy. When I submitted my resume, I was asked to answer a few questions with regards to social media marketing. After which, I got shortlisted for an interview with the boss. After the interview, he decided to put me through to the next round, and I had to work on a rather tough assignment-which I spent 20 hours doing- and following that I was shortlisted again for the 2nd round of interview (but if you think about it, it was really the 4th). I was having butterflies in my stomach for days just thinking about it.
I remember when I went for the first interview, I thought I would be meeting the HR manager. But he seems to have the aura of a rather important person. Kh googled him and found out that he's actually the founder of the company. Well, if you can actually google a person, you realise that that's how important he really is. It kind of freaked me out a little.
The funny thing is, he started calling me,"Ger" after I signed the appointment letter. How is it that people can feel comfortable about giving me nicknames so quickly, and it's always "Ger"? My sisters are also Gers but nobody calls them that? You know of course I don't mind, I just feel really puzzled. Hmm.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Blind Effort
Ever wonder why sometimes people study/work so hard but yield no results out of it? Well, sometimes it is not that they are stupid. It's just that some people have the mentality that as long as they work hard, they will succeed. They stay positive and keep telling themselves that.
The reality is, there's also something called Blind Effort. You keep doing the same thing over and over again, you keep trying, but you don't go to the root of the problem. You don't try to understand why you failed, and you just carry on doing what you usually do, in the hope that one day, success will come to you. Get this. Success doesn't come to you. You want it, you have to go get it.
One simple example is when we're dealing with computers. Computers give us problems every now and then. What many of us usually do, is to keep clicking on the same button and ask,"How come there's no response?" Well, did you expect something to happen after pressing it for the 100th time? Many times, the solution is just out there. It could be very simple stuff. Did you accidentally press "Caps Lock"? Or accidentally switch off your wireless connection? etc. When you don't think about the reason behind the problem, you'll always be stuck in the same spot.
Don't deceive yourself that you are working hard. Blind effort=Zero effort. Remember that.
The reality is, there's also something called Blind Effort. You keep doing the same thing over and over again, you keep trying, but you don't go to the root of the problem. You don't try to understand why you failed, and you just carry on doing what you usually do, in the hope that one day, success will come to you. Get this. Success doesn't come to you. You want it, you have to go get it.
One simple example is when we're dealing with computers. Computers give us problems every now and then. What many of us usually do, is to keep clicking on the same button and ask,"How come there's no response?" Well, did you expect something to happen after pressing it for the 100th time? Many times, the solution is just out there. It could be very simple stuff. Did you accidentally press "Caps Lock"? Or accidentally switch off your wireless connection? etc. When you don't think about the reason behind the problem, you'll always be stuck in the same spot.
Don't deceive yourself that you are working hard. Blind effort=Zero effort. Remember that.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sentosa
Went to Sentosa yesterday. I got free tickets to some attractions at Sentosa, Kh got free entry tickets, so we basically didn't spend much money at all the whole day.
pink orchids!
my flower hairband
Megazip
Segway
vday prezzie :)
pink orchids!
my flower hairband
Megazip
Segway
vday prezzie :)
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
New Laptop
Finally bought a new laptop from Matrix at Funan Mall last Saturday. Well it wasn't that my old, sturdy Dell laptop wasn't working-- in fact its still working perfectly thanks to proper PC maintenance (points to self). It's just that I've been meaning to install Lightroom 3, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Sims3, etc etc, and my old laptop just wasn't able to keep up with the recommended specifications without hanging. Also, I left my old laptop on the table and woke up one morning to find the hinge really loose. Like, if you accidentally brush against the screen a bit, it will totally slam down in either direction. Scary.
So after browsing around several shops and listening to recommendations, I found Asus X42J to be quite compatible with my needs.
Frankly, I would prefer a faster processor speed, preferably at least Intel i7 Quad Core 2.0Ghz. This comes at 1.73Ghz. According to one guy, the newer and faster i7 2.0Ghz isn't very stable right now, and Intel recently sent them notification to recall it. He could be bluffing me for all I know, but he does make some sense. Plus, why would he encourage me to buy the slightly older version when the newer one is more expensive? (btw, I didn't buy from him)
Specs:
Intel i7 Quad Core 1.73Ghz
500GB hard drive space (would have preferred more actually)
4MB memory
ATI Mobility Radeon 1GB graphics card (would have preferred Nvidia but it's fine)
14.1"
2.3kg (much lighter than my 2.41kg Dell)
... and a whole lot of other stuff I don't care about.
Freebies:
3-years warranty (Apparently, only Asus dares to do this as they make their own motherboards hence more confident of its stability.)
Asus mouse (comes with laptop!)
Laptop cleaning kit
Keyboard protector
Mouse
Earphones + microphone
Asus Laptop bag
Laptop Cooling fan
All that for $1200 nett. =)
To think I was prepared to pay like $2k... Alright, another strike off wishlist!
Thursday, February 03, 2011
CNY Fail
Mum was totally unprepared when it comes to decorating the house with CNY stuff. She brought out last year's CNY decoration to put them up and I said,"You can't use that." "Why?" "Because it's not Tiger year anymore. There are tigers in it."
So everywhere's closed. What do you do but rely on Gerrie to make the CNY stuff with angpows?
I cringe at the sight of these homemade decorations. It totally spells C-H-E-A-P-S-K-A-T-E. Adding to my horror, Mum actually said that these locations that Gerrie chose to display her homemade decorative piece was a great idea.
Later on, Mum tore out the lanterns from last year's Tiger decorative piece to paste on the wall.
Gerrie: Don't put that lah. It's not even a proper word.
Mum: It's correct what. Wan Shi Ru Yi.
Gerrie: No... It's Xi Yang Ru Yi.
Me: IT'S JI XIANG RU YI LAH. Wah your Chinese damn jia lat.
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Mum: I want to watch countdown.
Gerrie: What countdown?
Mum: New Year countdown?
Gerrie: It's already 2011...?
...
Mum: Chinese New Year countdown.
Gerrie: Why Chinese New Year must countdown?
...
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Gerrie: "财神" is Monkey God right?
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Gerrie: I wore my best dress yesterday. I thought Chinese New Year is yesterday.
Me: What? You should have worn it today. It's the first day.
Gerrie: I know. I just realised it. No wonder there was a countdown.
So everywhere's closed. What do you do but rely on Gerrie to make the CNY stuff with angpows?
I cringe at the sight of these homemade decorations. It totally spells C-H-E-A-P-S-K-A-T-E. Adding to my horror, Mum actually said that these locations that Gerrie chose to display her homemade decorative piece was a great idea.
Later on, Mum tore out the lanterns from last year's Tiger decorative piece to paste on the wall.
Gerrie: Don't put that lah. It's not even a proper word.
Mum: It's correct what. Wan Shi Ru Yi.
Gerrie: No... It's Xi Yang Ru Yi.
Me: IT'S JI XIANG RU YI LAH. Wah your Chinese damn jia lat.
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Mum: I want to watch countdown.
Gerrie: What countdown?
Mum: New Year countdown?
Gerrie: It's already 2011...?
...
Mum: Chinese New Year countdown.
Gerrie: Why Chinese New Year must countdown?
...
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Gerrie: "财神" is Monkey God right?
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Gerrie: I wore my best dress yesterday. I thought Chinese New Year is yesterday.
Me: What? You should have worn it today. It's the first day.
Gerrie: I know. I just realised it. No wonder there was a countdown.
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