Clarice's 21st Birthday Bash!

Clarice's 21st Birthday Bash! - 2 July Party

Friday was the last day for us to prepare Clarice's one and only 'priceless present', and it didn't help that we only got off from school at 4pm. Gee..

It was quite a mad rush but things went pretty smoothly because of our efficiency. (Oops, pretend that i didn't say that..)

We rushed all of the De'lites to enter their comments for our dear 'a grain of rice'.

Rush rush rush!!!



At 4am, the scrapbook was finally completed, phew, everything was impromptu. Everything i wrote in there just popped out of my mind and landed on the paper. Hope it looked alright..Muahahaha...

And Clarice was so neglected on Fri when we were carrying out our secret-clarice-present-mission that "Lonely" became her theme song for the day. Don't be sad rice, you know we're doing it all for you.. ;)

Then came the actual day of the party!!!

It wasn't a 100 people birthday bash, but it sure was a cosy and happy one.

Before we entered the grounds, she made us read the instructions on a pillar before we could go in.

1) Sign your name on the guestbook.
2) Take a Marie sticker and paste it above your left breast.(exact words...)
3) Next, Write down your name on the plastic cup.
4) Lastly, kiss the birthday girl and you can enter.

I skipped the last step...(ssshhh...)

See how happy Rice is with our priceless present!

Our signatured board...


The De'Lites collage!



"Eh, eh, come and see!"




Third item, the De'Lites scrapbook, specially for our dear rice...


It was supposed to be a special moment, but some call came and disrupted us! haha...

And we proceeded to savour the bbq-ed stuff, with him being the resident bbq man...


The chicken wings were good!

I had to put smiley faces or they'll kill me, but i had to show how delicious to chicken wings were that we scavaged the chicken wings in no time...




In just a while, the whole paper plate was piled with the chicken bones which was rather amazing. But considering there were 3 of us, i think it's pretty reasonable...


Miss Nity had her dinner, so she only consumed the drink-in-a-bin drink and some marshmallows. I thought with her pose, a flower on her hair would complete the look...


The Strawberry Seduction cake...


It writes "I am the boss", in both english and japanese. True enough, she was the boss of the night, minus the part where she got thrown into the pool.

See how happy this woman is?








"Hahaha...Don't like that eh, I shy..."


"But allow me to tell you a secret."


"I have no idea how to cut cakes...SSSHHHH!"


While waiting for clarice, we decided to take some pivtures ourselves first before we turn into statues...








Finally the birthday arrives with a sedan...(she walked up herself actually..)




Everyone just had to take an individual photo with the birthday girl...








Til then folks...ChEeRs to Rice!~

Those were the days...

Those were the days...

Long gone were the days where we scramble to the playground after school for swings, slides, and some vandalism. Oops, grafitti i mean..

But somehow, something drove us to try out these childhood old school stuff...

Malt Candy!
From the old lady selling these at $1 at Holland Village near Watsons. It used to be only half a dollar when she was selling it outside my primary school. I didn't really like malt candy, but i bought it anyway.



Favourite playground facility--The Swing!
A day of project is mind-draining, much say data entry...

So...

Ready...1...2...3!!!



"Hey, i'm higher"



"Not fair! I'm higher!"



"See, i'm flying so high! I look like i'm sitting on rice!"



And the 2 kids start to fight over who goes higher for hours. (Ok, i exagerrated)

Ok lah, final verdict--DRAW! Share the trophy ah...


Then Bro and I decided to swing too...








There there....childhood fun is always the best...

Til then folks... ;)

Infatuated with Crystals

Infatuated with Crystals

If you'd noticed, i'm been wearing some crystal bracelets which i'm lately into.





You might wonder, What's so special about them?

Well, they don't only look nice when they sparkle, they can actually change a person's luck through the magnetic forces.(if you believe that is...)

I'm not exactly that superstitious, but it doesnt hurt to try, so why not? Even if it doesn't work physically, it will somehow work psychologically, and the good thing about it being a decorative item on my hand is, it sparkles!(Now i sound so vain...oh well..)

Believe it or not, crystals have these magnetic forces which will, in one way or another, change your luck, in the good way of course.

I did some minor research which can't really be considered a research, but anyway, when you buy these crystal bracelets home, you'll have to neutralise the magnetic forces before it'll work cuz of a simple reason, the forces are mixed up and confused by the forces by the previous handlers.

If the previous handler is a kind-hearted and simply a great person, good for you. If unfortunately the previous person who handled the stuff is a wicked person who only does bad deeds, then you better neutralise the magnetic forces quickly.

Since it's hard to tell who handled your crystal before you, neutralisation is the best way. But if you didn't neitralise your crystals but you naturally feel good wearing them, you can well continue wearing them without neutralizing.

But don't be too obsessed with keeping the magnetic forces pure with only your forces and not allow all of your family and friends to touch it. It's alright for them to touch it for a litle while cuz it won't really affect.

Do you know, crystals can have feelings for its owner if the owner wears it for a long time? Well, it seems so...

After talking so much of crystals, if you're convinced and have gotten yourself one, here a method i personally use for neutralisation...

Firstly, you put your crystal bracelet on/beside a crystal ball overnight as the big crystal ball can help its little counterpart.

Next, you place the crystal bracelets in the fridge, yes, you heard right, the fridge, for a good 3 to 4 hours. The colder the better...

(Imagine the clock spinning...)

4 hours later, take the bracelet out of the fridge and hold it in your hands for 20 minutes to activate the crystal. Ya, activate.

If the crystal stays warm even after 3 to 5 mins, congratulations, your crystal bracelet is activated and ready for use!

I have even bought one for my Dad and one for my Mum. My Bro doesn't need it yet. Ok, i confess, it was selling at only 3 for $10 cuz the lady in I think mid-sixties gave me this offer, cuz she said," Never mind la, just sell you 3 for $10 since my boss not seeing". Hahaha... Thanks! I bought one mum, one for dad, and one for myself, so none for bro...hahaha..

Next time perharps..i'm a good sister..Well, Daddy says a good girl don't tell lies, and i don't... (hehe)

Next, i would buy it for Grandma and Grandpa...Hmmm..gradually everyone around me will have one, that's if i have the money..haha..

Each colour has a meaning of it's own.

Purple for wisdom, good memory and everything that has to do with being intellectual. With the scary Final Year Project weighing on every nerve in my body, i think i need better memory and greater wisdom please.

I'm not sure about blue, but i simply love that colour now. As for pink, i shall leave it to your own investigation.. ;)

If you think wearing it doesn't look nice or if you're a male and you resent wearing sparkling female stuff, you can keep it in your bag or simply somewhere close to you, it works the same way.

Good Luck!~

Til Then Folks...;)

"I don't wana live anymore"

"I don't wana live anymore"

This is what a lot of typical urban dwellers like us spurt out of their mouths in times of depression or when they see no light in front guiding them.

Well, i wouldn't say i haven't exactly thought of that, but immediately the thought would be dispersed cuz i know life's more than just that.

Often i wonder why there are lives in the world.

What's the point?

Why do we live?

Why are humans created in the first place?

To get a taste of what the world's like?

To feel the warmth of love?

To feel the cruelty of society?

Or just a trip where you go through a lot of happiness/unhappiness and what nots?

I've never gotten a conclusion to this, but what i do feel is when one passes away, that's the end of everything for only that particular person.

What about your family members who love you? What about your friends who care? What about people who try so hard to help?

It ends for the dead, but definitely not for the living. The people living who loves you will be depressed and the feeling of sadness is almost unbearable.

It was only when i've been through my Great-grandmother passing away that i've realised life has another meaning to it.

Life is not only about an individual, but all around him/her.

"Life is short. Cherish your loved ones."

This has been said times and again, but how many actually gets the gist of it?

I won't say i've gotten it, but at least i've gotten a lesson to cherish life that is.

"Life has to go on."

Indeed...

In Memory of Lao Ma

In Memory of Our Beloved Lao Ma

Tan Hong Cher
(1911-2005)


This is the last family group photo that i have with Lao Ma in it.


Lao Ma has left us for 6 days now. Last Monday morning at 2am, she quietly left us, leaving lots of wonderful memories for us to keep in our hearts.

Just last Wednesday, she was cremated.

Her wake started from last monday, all the way through wed, which was a short, simple, and peaceful one.

Doing away with a lot of customories which i initially thought would have, the hall had only some tables and chairs for the guests and us, a tables with two small bunches of flowers holding two candles, a picture of Lao Ma smiling happily and blissfully, some flowers by several kind-hearted people and organisations our family members work for, and lastly, Lao Ma herself, lying in the middle of the hall, allowing all her descendents and every guests to take a last look at her.

It was the first time i've seen a lifeless body. Unlike the fear i had predicted, i wanted to hold Lao Ma's hand and tell her i'm Ah Ching, that i'm there. When Grandpa walked over to see Lao Ma lying there lifelessly, he broke down. He cried so heartbroken-ly that my heart ached. It was the first, and hopefully the last time i see him that sad.

Gong Gong(Grandpa in Hokkien) had always portrayed a cheerful image before us. It was quite unexpected that he'll break down like that. Diana and I were shocked, and we both agreed that was a different side of Gong Gong.

We would chat and even laugh at certain things while we chatted at the wake, but everyone knew deep down in our hearts, there's a cut there.

"Very sad la, but Lao Ma's in heaven now lor." Cai Cai replied when Diana and I asked him.

On the last day of he wake, that is the day of the cremation, everyone went to the Singapore Casket earlier, in hope of having more time to look at Lao Ma for the last few times.

"Hao Hao come, come and take a look at Lao Ma for the last time."

"Next time still can see what." He replied, implying that we can still see her when we go to heaven next time.

True, but that'll be in like 70, 80, or even 90 years time?

How i wished the bus would never reached the Mandai Crematorium, how i wished Lao Ma could still be with us. How i wished...

Lao Ma turned into ashes, together with our flowers that we have placed into her coffin, along with our blessings. We wiped our tears, and moved on...

Tears have dried,
wounds have healed,
but the scar would always be there.
Life has to go on...

Lao Ma, you'll live in our hearts forever.

This are the photos that i have of Lao Ma taken digitally. How i regretted not taking any photos with Lao Ma on the day of Uncle's wedding, that could have been the last photo. I could have slapped myself for taking too many photos with the kids whom i still have a long way with and not with Lao Ma.

Regrets..regrets...

Anyway, here's our beloved Lao Ma when she was still with us...































I realised that's how little i have...

Well...

I believe Lao Ma will watch over all of us from up there with peace...