Perfect Paradise

international year for us siblings, goodbye 2009 & hello 2010!

2010-01-12T00:45:00.008+08:00

2009 ended with me & my siblings each busy with own endeavours.. it was an international New Year for us siblings(of four).. all over the globe.

Elder brother in Germany(Berlin)... a picture of him sky-diving.

youngest brother is back in Singapore. Had his prom night, finally. Congratulations on your graduation, Di. i hope he aced his O's.

happily embracing the new year with bf who is in London.. is my sister... (picture of her happily skating in an open-air ice-skating ring)

Elder brother and Sister met up in London for X'mas & NY countdown..

my pretty sweetheart sister had the company of London Eye.. bf & elder brother

me caught in winter blast in the Big Apple...

& feels fortunate to be immersed in the excited anticipation of a brighter new year

I pray the new year brings me and family with more opportunities & may everyday of our days be surrounded with bliss and love. Simply, i wish life can be as kind as it is to us now and how it always have been...

Happy New Year, Happy 2010 my dearest all..

2009-11-22T13:19:00.001+08:00

busy people living in busy world..

2009-11-08T12:44:00.001+08:00

surprise breakfast delivery on a Sunday morning- organic coffee & korean fruit tarts ;)

Singaporeans!!! GET UP

2009-10-11T11:20:00.002+08:00

Just watched the video clip on credit card fruad news on Singapore beauty queen. Felt embarrassed for her from how she speak, 19 years old Former Mis Singapore World Pageant Winner, Ris Low.

Singaporeans are a smart bunch of people but we should gear up on our pronunciation in our language, for both English and Chinese. Wipe that broken Singlish accent off & please for god forsaken sake, Chinese- Learn your Mandarin! I can't stand Chinese not knowing their mother tongue.

Make do with English(i mean England English) & not American slang.

Now, that i am studying here in America, i realized the drastic difference of the accent of each word pronunce by the Americans. I figure that i love how the people from England speak their English and since Singapore follow the cambridge system, our English should be like them but seemingly not at all.

Singaporeans who studied overseas always fare well. After experiencing going through an exam during this first school semester have help me come to a conclusion, we are indeed a lot smarter and more efficient than the Americans. i don't know if it is fair to make this point but i will prove my point. Back in Singapore, i am always the among the average bunch who manage to finish my paper within the time given. Now, here... no matter how slow i take my time, i still ended up being the first to submit my papers.. don't ask me why.. i really don't know. And the best part of studying here is..... Professor tells you exactly the question that is going to be tested! Tell me, isn't it cool?! how easy it sounds to ace the tests eh? No reason for us to fail.

I lovVVE conversing with the English people, their accent is almost impossible to learn. So much more elegant than American's slangy words.. you will realized the difference when you live in a metropolitan city like New York, i meet people from all over the world. Especially, when i tend the Sourvenir store(family business)... touristic area allow me to interact with them a lot.

Well well, my point is... speak properly SINGAPOREANS! We are a bunch of smart folks.

Going Away Party @ The White Bar

2009-08-17T02:22:00.007+08:00

Going Away Party @ The White Bar

We all know... party with the best DJ playing the nicest music, beloved company, unlimited booze.. It has an end to it.

Even so, that is not the end of it all; we will have more happening, livelier parties to look forward to. I am looking forward to the one hell-of- a- time- party with you'll my friends when i return back to SG.

Thank you for this party, i wil keep in mind until the next one come..
Photos beautifully taken by dearest sista, Crystal Loo

i will miss karaoking in Sg because in here the karaoke system are not only lousy, they do not have updated songs and worse off... i don't get special service treatment from the boss. pout*

Farewell, till next time darlings

2009-08-16T10:27:00.003+08:00

Till Next time... 'There is nothing you cannot do."

"You are dynamic, a blessing to the ones around you."

Thank you for the huge words of encouragement, they are such confidence. You guys make me believe in myself more than i already am.

Mark Twain says:"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones, you did do." So now i am throwing off the bowlines, sailing away from the safe harbour to explore, dream and discover.

Truth to be told, it was much courage needed to walk away from comfort zone, leaving behind friendship built through the years where i see familiar faces, having friendly smiles, enjoying joy and love.. studies is for the long-hual and for the better of me.

Bye, bye...Goodbye means, take care till i see you again.

Thank you for making time to send me off. You guys are realization of true friendship, thank you for blessing me with our friendship, i'm keeping it to heart. I am looking forward to seeing you guys again, promise to make mutual effort to keep me posted about your life, grumble to me... ears will be on standby mode.

LOVES!

ssexxyyyy picture

2009-07-28T19:25:00.004+08:00

Beauty is ephemeral but smile is everlasting..

tastefully taken;

be the smart women spotting the difference

2009-07-25T15:57:00.003+08:00

be a smart women spotting the difference..

at 12pm, receive a call from a guy asking you out on a date.. that is a courtesy date calling out for you.

at 12am, receive a call from a guy asking you to join him, that is a booty call.. out to insult you.

Secrets abt life every women should know

2009-07-25T15:37:00.003+08:00

When the ball is at your court, you just have to play it right.

Uphold your dignity, pride and value.

A person of integrity does the right thing even when no one is watching you.

'Secrets About Life Every Women should know'

they are rules i adhere closely to because i acknowledge them;

1. Everything you need to be happy is inside of you.

2. The purpose of life is for you to grow into the best human being you can.

3. Change is inevitable, so stop resisting & surrender to life's flow.

4. All obstacles are lessons in disguise- Honor them & learn them.

5. Your mind creates your experience of reality, so learn to make your mind your friend.

6. Fear will steal your aliveness- Make your courage bigger than your fear.

7. You must love yourself before you can truly give love or receive love from anyone else.

8. All relationships are your mirrors, and all people are your teacher.

9. True Freedom comes from how you response to life and not from what life does to you.

10. Whatever the question, love is the answer.

For all the above 10 secrets, i could only agree with the first 9.. the last one is still keeping me in doubt. well well, till then.. laters.

international family reunion

2009-07-22T16:52:00.002+08:00

International Family Reunion

will be nice if we make it an annual affair. its not easy with relatives living all over the globe. such a cosy feeling having them back, catching up.. eating, traveling. so envious seeing people who have all relatives living under one place, doing dinner every weekends, listening to each other grumble.. how i wish..when Uncle have to return to Japan & Auntie back to New York, the thought that came to me was.... all party have to come to an end and back to serious stuff. Reality and curelty of life at work.

FAMILY I LOVE YOU!

Elder brother

2009-07-14T11:01:00.002+08:00

The one who love me can't get hold of my heart and the one whom i love stole my heart.

kills me to know it didn't mean nothing.

love or be loved?

2009-07-11T14:00:00.000+08:00

would you choose to love..

or be loved?

words of wisdom from Oprah Winfrey

2009-06-06T14:37:00.004+08:00

Words of wisdom from Influential Celebrity Oprah Winfrey.. an idol, a role model i often relate to have her philosophical perspectives to share.

I'd say it is so empowering, such enlightenment!

....

1. What you put out comes back all the time, no matter what. (This is my creed.)

2. You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.

3. Whatever someone did to you in the past has no power over the present. Only you give it power.

4. When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. (A lesson from Maya Angelou.)

5. Worrying is wasted time. Use the same energy for doing something about whatever worries you.

6. What you believe has more power than what you dream or wish or hope for. You become what you believe.

7. If the only prayer you ever say is thank you, that will be enough. (From the German theologian and humanist Meister Eckhart.)

8. The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you give.

9. Failure is a signpost to turn you in another direction.

10. If you make a choice that goes against what everyone else thinks, the world will not fall apart.

11. Trust your instincts. Intuition doesn't lie.

12. Love yourself and then learn to extend that love to others in every encounter.

13. Let passion drive your profession.

14. Find a way to get paid for doing what you love. Then every paycheck will be a bonus.

15. Love doesn't hurt. It feels really good.

16. Every day brings a chance to start over.

17. Being a mother is the hardest job on earth. Women everywhere must declare it so.

18. Doubt means don't. Don't move. Don't answer. Don't rush forward.

19. When you don't know what to do, get still. The answer will come.

20. "Trouble don't last always." (A line from a Negro spiritual, which calls to mind another favorite: This, too, shall pass.)

everyday....

2009-06-06T11:57:00.013+08:00

ah! like my new specs? you better do cause it cost me a bomb, SGD280 horr. surprisingly, i didnt feel the pinch.. cause i got it a damm good price, thanks to my good connection, kind & super generous boss of Frames & Lenses bugis junction, sponsored lenses from Ms.Tay(my god mom) & Kelvin from Essilor!!!) they make me such a happy girl!!

PLUS! it's from HUGO BOSS! original cost SGD$800+ but after GSS(Great Singapore Sale) Price it's $390.. but i got it at a discounted discounted deal. you have to kudos to me for this.. even i am impress with myself. whahaha... on top of all, knowing that i am a contact lense wearer, he gave me free contact lense solution & a few pairs of define contact lenses on his acount!

such nice man... his kindness will pay off because i am bringing my sister, brother, cousins there too... family price discount privilege

come closer... can you see it? it's brown frames... not black..

trying to catch a train in peak hour..

Samantha Ronson @ Fuel Pitstop party.. Hottt!

accompanying Nes's friend to pick a friend up at the airport; loitering in the ladies.. big mirrors we didn't mind staying awhile longer. Psst: notice my cute pokerdot pink top? its a present from dearest sister from Hk.. told her not to waste money already but she say its sexyy, suits me. raise eyebrows** thank you mei

overeasy.. easily over-rated. not a place recommended for food, better off do only drinks

my expensive 'leg facial' at Bella Skincare... (please play sound effect of credit card bursting) soooooo EXPENSIVEEEEe

Marine Barrage, another new place for hangout in Singapore... everyone should find time to explore the place fully as the picture shows.. it is not small.. and the architectural design of the place is really awesome and is worth our time to appreciate.

A lazy unoccupied Sunday, bring along a pinic basket containing food & drinks of course(whatever your palette craves for), grass mat, buy a kite too(many people do kite-flying there), oh and of course you don't want to go there alone... bring along someone you like to romance with. winks* can be your father or mother right? will be fun, trust me

Tip off! 9 words to understanding woman

2009-06-03T13:53:00.005+08:00

Man! What a Tip off! want to understand woman;s verbal language... here you go alpha males out there;

'9 Words woman use'

Understanding your woman? here you go.

Woman... In what ever language they are educated in, the end results are still the same!

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' .. that will bring on a 'whatever').

(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F-- YOU!

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3. *

*Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.

*Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they know it's true!!!

Psst: thanks Daphne for sending this interesting email

Achieving Abundance in life

2009-05-30T13:12:00.003+08:00

Do you remember your value?

Are you responsible for your happiness?

Are you living life of abundance?

Wealth don't make someone live with abundance.

Reading.........
'Achieving Abundance' and learning from it!

A real good quote in there;

Remember the Patrick Overton quote "Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words; they become actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character; it becomes your destiny."

What you put into something you get back. For example, if you were to save money, you would reap interest. If you were to plant an apple seed, you would get an apple tree. When you sow negative thoughts, you reap more negative thoughts. As things reap build on each other they become our template for what we attract in life.

Everything in life is a mirror.

You are what you attract.

what a day, paul Tan.... i love & hate u

2009-05-30T12:15:00.003+08:00

I have no idea was it Post-menstrual syndrome or issit due to badly interrupted sleep or issit just me.

Yesterday, i got so paranoid with things even though nobody step on my tail.. it could be the bad time at Stripz Suntec, i laid another bomb for my IPL lower leg- making me $1152 poorer(when i have already made a good 1152 SGD payment earlier at the start of package). i had to talked to the manager over the line because he is not around for a good reason why i need to make another payment! he is going to return my call and i will expect a good explaination from him at the same time giving him some tough questions to handle.

Customer is ONLY right!

Seriously, all these beauty packages are a dammm waste of money.. not a sybarite but when you are young.. you want to do all that you can to look prim and most proper.

In the evening, caught up with a group of friends over karaoke session.. anticipating the day to come to a good end.

Well maybe due to my expectation, it didn't turn out nicely..

Greeted my friends and suddenly i felt soooooooo moody, i don't feel like talking to nobody.

Needed some quiet time alone, so i went off from KTV room to Centrepoint Shopping Mall.. and saw Hagaan Daz, decided to inject some glucose into my blood which i thought might cheer up my mood a little. Strawberry flavour was what i picked, relied on a safe choice not to ruin my sweet craving.

It works perfect, mood gotten better and everything just picked up.

Back to KTV, i don't want to ruin anyone's day with my downward smile so i know i will just have to enjoy myself and glare my sweetest brightest smile at my friends.

a lady friend who i met for the second time was around and she walked to me:"you give me an impression that you are a very special person.."

me replied:"Thank you, i think you are special too because you can actually tell i'm different."

me:"i'm a happy person, i believe in staying positive. I always remind friends and love ones around me to stay positive. I oblige to live life to the fullest but lately i feel so drain out and losing energy."

lady friend:"people are attracted to you because of your positive energies, you give positive energies to people.. you need someone to affect you with their positive energies too. You are such a special person..."

maybe she can tell i was not in the right mood, she was out trying to make me happier. She managed to.

i constantly remind myself but its not enough. Someone else beside you will do better if just sometimes someone come in to just sprinkle some magic dust over you.. it will work the wonders

Dedicate to dear all.. - Shattered by O.A.R

PSssssst!

Uncle, i don't remember myself eyeballing at you.. i wasn't eyeballing at you, maybe it was me unintentionally evoking my charm..

sg first case of swine flu

2009-05-27T15:15:00.002+08:00

this sound soo freaky because it reminded of me... i'm turning 22-y-o this year and is back from NY but on 2nd May.

Wednesday May 27 2009

Singapore confirms first swine flu case: 22-y-o woman

Singapore has confirmed it first swine flu case.

The Ministry of Health announced today that a 22-year-old Singaporean woman returned from New York yesterday and tested positive for the flu virus.

"Singapore has confirmed its first case of influenza A(H1N1)," the ministry said in a statement.The patient passed through undetected a thermal scanner at Changi Airport.

However, later she went to a general practitioner complaining of flu symptoms.

The doctor sent her by ambulance to Tan Tock Seng Hospital's communicable disease centre where she is in a stable condition.

The woman was in New York from May 14-24. She returned on a Singapore Airlines flight at 6:30 am yesterday and developed a cough during the trip.

All her "close contacts" will be quarantined and provided with antiviral medication, the MOH said.

Damm SWINE FLU, god bless my family in New York.

2009-05-27T04:03:00.005+08:00

it's officially 4.04am on a Wednesday morning and i cannot put myself into shut-eye mode and snore through morning.

As much as i want to rest, my body refuses and i actually know why... my mind is working!

maybe some of you have experience this before too, you are so bothered with some issues that you are facing but it is something that cannot be solve so effortlessly.

hungry but i'm not gonna eat(i'm starving)... just hope time quickly pass so its time i can have breakkie instead. found out my dearest sister is almost underweight whilst i'm reaching the overweight mark. dammit because we used to be almost at the same weight when she is slightly shorter though. we used to share clothes, now she cannot borrow my clothes because we are one size away! SOS! i need help, just bought a burberry dress which is her size and i told myself i will fit myself into the damm dress. i believe i can fit into the dress in no time!

'1 person's belief equates to 99 person's who have only interest.' i sooo believvee. u believe me?

randomly, i found this photo taken at Rockerfeller Centre.. the open-air ice-skating ring. Walls' visit in Feb '09.

2009-05-24T21:59:00.004+08:00

Overspent!

not going align with my goal to being financially independent.. not a smart move but can we help it when girls have a terrible soft-spot for beauty.

Coming week will be a busy one because i decided i shall packed my schedule.

Giving up some social time for money. My expenditure this month already exceeded my month's salary possibly.

BALI here i come

2009-05-21T17:12:00.001+08:00

Planning a 3-day trip to Bali... enticing video of Villa Melissa

convo of me & Paul

2009-05-18T15:31:00.006+08:00

me: (in much curiousity in cheekiness) Do you used to be a player?

him: Hmmm.. you mean i'm not now? ha, Noo... of course not. Why the question?

me: Because you make every girl feel like they are worth a million dollar.

him: hahaha

friend: do u guys reside together?

me: he wish!

him: hahahaha..

it take him no effort to put a smile on my face and how easy it is for him to make me feel on top of the world.

Missin lil tryant Benjamin Chong

2009-05-17T23:26:00.003+08:00

Aunt called last week and handed the phone over to tryant Benjamin.

Over the long distance call:" meihua jiejie, where r u? i misss u! (in his cute lil American accent)"

absence make the heart fonders..

3 must for people

2009-05-17T23:22:00.001+08:00

'Everyone needs attention, affirmation and appreciation.'

2009-05-15T12:54:00.003+08:00

'how long have the river dried up, but at the end of it there is still a lake flowing to your direction.'

....

Dear Jo,

Thanks for being so whole-hearted with me. Wanna let you know i appreciate you, even though i may not have displayed it well. I am very aware that i have been very careless with you, and I know you deserve much more from me. Sorry. This is a stage of my life where i'm very careless. But it hurts me to realise that I may be missing something beautiful. I know i have to change... Until i succeed in changing, I want to make you a little happier with this e-card, to let you know how much I i appreciate you walking into my life.

Love,
XXXXXX

my soft-spot no more.

2009-05-10T22:55:00.004+08:00

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2009-05-08T15:38:00.002+08:00

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Grab it before place is taken, because it might be the best job around!

Swine Flu Influenza- reporters contacting me & sis

2009-05-05T08:19:00.004+08:00

**Swine Flu Influenza- poor sister still stuck in HK Metropark Hotel..

and meantime when she is quarantined, i got to entertain some news reporters who are very well-connected, informative and hardworking. not being sacarstic but seriously.. justt read on to some msgs i received over the past couple of days on Facebook.

Reporter 1:

Hi Joanne,

Im XXXXX from The Straits Times and Im a friend of Riki's. XXX is a colleague of mine. I believe she and you share some mutual friends and managed to get your number from a friend of yours. Sorry if it alarmed you. Anyways we are all glad your sister is alright.Do you know who she is with or any other singaporeans with them? - this is just for my knowledge, not for the papers.

Reporter 2:

Hi Joanne,

sorry for the sudden message.I'm XXXX, a reporter from the Straits Times.I understand that your sister is now in Hong Kong, and inside the Metropark Hotel WanChai.Would you mind calling me at 9XXXXXX? Just wanted to find out how your sis is doing. Hope she is ok.Thanks so much!

See what sister replied on the latest email:

'yes she called me last night. she got to know about me through google and found your blog.Now the chinese papers called too haha...'

they actually surf through the net to search for sister and i guessed somehow they found me. and we happen to have some mutual contacts. cosy small island we are living in.

Deadly Swine Flu...
praying for sister's safe arrival back home soon. counting down to the last quarantine day.

life taught me to...

2009-05-04T07:02:00.001+08:00

Swine Flu Influenza

2009-05-03T11:16:00.004+08:00

SWINE FLU INFLUENZA**
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SWINE FLU ENCOUNTERS BY ME & SISTER; me on my flight back from US & sister at her hotel in HK.. how lucky are this pair of sisters. God bless all.

Just as i open my email an hour ago..

Hi folks,

as most of you have heard of it. The first case of Swine flu has broken out in HK, in my hotel. I am totally fine and well here. They quarantined everyone in the hotel for 7 days starting today.They check our temperature once a day and supply us with daily neccessities like meals, underwear etc.What actually happened was this. This Mexican guy who stayed in Metropark Wanchai, that which im staying now, has been confirmed to be a Swine flu case. The possibility of my contact with him is pretty low because i was out early and back to hotel late. Hardly ever stayed in hotel. Only possibility of contact is the hotel lift buttons.No worries. If there should be anything, i will drop brothers a phone message if not email. This will be a long holiday which i cannot really take some rest. For now, take care all.

Love,Sister

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my reply to her
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Omg, sister.. i think that make us sisters... something of such happened to me too but not as serious as yours. I hope you are wearing masks too ok. i missed my connecting flight when i was in Japan too bcuz there this this korean girl coughing seriously and she was just sittin behind me so the quarantine officer retained the whole bunch of us who seat near her. if results were positive, we all had to stayover at a hotel in Japan. So freaky but results were negative so we all left.. and i who missed my United Airline flight got onto a SQ flight which service was way better. Before i open your email, i actually saw this latest news article on swine flu online... the single case at HK caught my attention and so happen the guy stayed in your hotel! that is freaky... be extra careful, minimise body contact with people and keep washing hands. Plus, try not to touch anything in public areas.

Be extra careful plss....

Love,
Da Jie

2009-04-28T10:20:00.003+08:00

Chheers! Grandma's birthday & Kerry came over to stayover on a friday. had pizzas, donuts and some junkies... of coz not forgettin birthday cake.

We decided to lounge out at roof-deck.. chilling with a bottle of red wine offered by Aunt.

back from USA after 3 months!

2009-04-27T01:27:00.007+08:00

OH FINALLY I AM COMING HOME!! it definitely call for a celebration ;)

Dearest Girlfriends,

My flight will arrive on 2nd May 2009 12am (midnight)... exact details i will send you ladies personally.

I didn't even want you to come because initially i thought timing is way off and it wouldn't be nice for you all who have school or work but then i realize next day is SUNDAY! hahaha, ah ha.. which means, party straight after airport! i can catch up with you all, at the same time i can do some gifts souvenirs distributing session, kill two birds with one stones.. that i can save my time to arrange with you all again for meet-up which can be doubly hard i know ;)) all my girls are busy people.

Mr. W will come pick me up.. i supposed. so after that we can chill out over drinks at Dempsey or catch a midnight movie? heah heah.

Check email or fB!

Loves,
Joanne Loo

reflections

2009-04-13T11:30:00.002+08:00

Many thoughts in mind for the past weeks when in the midst of hectic schedule.

As much as i feel like taking a break, i can't because its just not me if i sit and lie around or wake up each day knowing i have no plan in mind.

Many enlightenment lately really...

I realized it is impossible to make everyone happy, if you manage to make someone smile, the other will start grumbling, give trouble and the cycle goes on..

Life is how it is right... i am accepting this fact in faith

my goal in life is to improve for the better each day- improvement in myself as a person

Everytime i come here to NYC i learn exceptionally alot, in terms of relationship to business dealings or you could say life in general.

I always remind myself to appreciate my love ones, especially those who care for me so much.

One example i would like to bring up is elderly, grandma... i am learning to fully listen to her and patiently talk to her when she is easily agitated and you know-repetitive which can get annoying. There are always a reason for a cause.. with relation to why i am not used to grandma being so naggy is simply because i am used to lifestyle without people nagging me and lecturing day and night. i had reckon that everything she say to me is for my well-being, she told me the other day she dote on me the most verbally laterally... tears can't hold and i told her too, there will never be another person who can take her place in my heart. The scariest thing is knowing she is not around.. i pray the hardest for her health.

always give someone a share of their say, there should be a good reason or there could just be an misunderstanding.

I appreciate the openess in commincation at home with my love ones.
I am deeply thankful for i know goddess is watching over me
People have been kind with me. thank you

I am stuggling to find time with my life everyday, i feel like there are sooooooooooo much for me to do... i hope there is a clone of myself helping me to multi-task and speed things up. Am i not efficient enough? no... just need to better manage my time

Reflections everyday is something i have been doing.

there are much more to this but i have already forgotten more than half of what i have been thinking and had been eagearly wanting to pen down. thoughts come when i am tucking in bed, it never come when i have a pen and paper on hand.

xoxo!

Happy Egg Extravaganza- Easter Sunday!

2009-04-09T11:44:00.002+08:00

Real nasty Spring.. everyone were shocked that it snowed again today.

I was at Uncle's store when i saw snow falling down... many tourists coaches were dropping tourists and for the whole afternoon, our store were flooded with people. Spring break week- many students from states all over America were here for short trips.

Everyone was surprised by the unexpected snow yet again!?! terrible weather, you see nobody wearing enough except me who is afraid of freezing my butt off.

open to everyone

2009-04-09T11:37:00.004+08:00

ah ha, i know what kind of man best suits me.. man with the characteristics best cater to my needs;
(in order of importance from most important to least important)

- Mature
- Meticulous
- Street-smart
- Gentleman
- Patient
- Understanding
- Benevolent
- Intergrity
- Thoughtful
- Ambitious
- kind-hearted

Ladies, what are your thoughts

but why issit so hard to find someone who fit the bill.

SAW LOU ZHI XIANG IN NYC?!?

2009-04-06T10:02:00.006+08:00

Guess who i saw just now?!!

It is a sunday evening here now. Was walking on Downtown Broadway doing some shopping with Kerry and this particular person caught my attention.

Kerry couldn't even be bothered when i told her who he was.. Kerry were totally not interested. So anti-climax. For a sec, i gave her a poker face. It's not her fault when she lives in a American country where people can't really be bothered with chinese celebrities not mentioning a few world-famous Jacky Chan or maybe Jet Li.

we stopped for a long while cause i was contemplating whether to walk towards him for a picture. Afterall, i'm not a fan of his but i bet many are; if only he is Daniel Wu... it would be a total different scenario happening.

Now reporting some first-hand news like a paparazzi; he was with companies of 3 japanese-styled girls & a guy who look quite familiar too.. haha, issit good enough? maybe i can consider being a paparazzi here

2009-04-04T13:27:00.002+08:00

'Never are we once allowed to act on impulse otherwise disappointment is not going to be far away..'

Is that so? you think so too..? i dunno...

Trying to find the conclusion.

3rd FERRY RIDE ARND THE CITY(FOC)

2009-03-25T08:16:00.008+08:00

Weekend spent on the water;

Statue Island Ferry ride... the ferry give us clear glimpse of the city's skyline by traveling along sea boundaries surrounding New York and New Jersey.

This time the ride is F.O.C and my third time taking the ferry tour...really nothing fascinating but a ride with family, why not right.

Seagull... here, the sight of beautiful bird species are everywhere in the skies... while driving on the highway to New Jersey the other day, Mike was pointint out this beautiful eagle in the sky to me, so i reckon that was how the brand American Eagle came about.. haha ;)

Ended our day with dinner at a Taiwanese Restaurant at Brooklyn

SNOWING on the first day of Spring

2009-03-24T07:59:00.004+08:00

Who doesn't love Spring when snow melts, birds sings but on the first day of Spring, little did we expect it snows! I think its giving me a chance to tape down the snows because that was what i wanted to do when it was heavy snowing the other time.

And it means guys who might be sick of the tropical weather... you get some snowing imagination here; and some interesting facts... do you know every single time when NYC snows, the government have to fork out a million dollar to clear the city.

Guessed its the same for Singapore where government built well-distributed drainage system to drain off rain water during moonsoon season.

Snow on first day of Spring?! oh well, you check it out yourself

FRUSTRATED ME

2009-03-24T06:17:00.006+08:00

The world's a crazy place & i'm a crazy girl; ahhh... i'm feeling so frustrated.

Nothing helps at this point.

Ok, i'll drop it and hit my favourite hideout.

tyrant & dowager

2009-03-24T05:59:00.001+08:00

Tyrant is adorable at times too; banana flavoured kiss dowager

Ben's piano performance

2009-03-24T05:26:00.003+08:00

Piano performance organized by Transfiguration School and our tyrant Benjamin is playing;

snack time after his short performance;

SHOPPIN BUYS @ woodberry common outlets

2009-03-23T02:37:00.007+08:00

tightening wallets seems mission impossible; unaccomplisable- Shopping Saturday for Aunt & I... ;)

Annie's Ferragamo shades was a steal, a pity i didn't fancy anything

the only two brand i patronize alittle more among the rest when it comes to clothings..

AX & Tommy

my Tommy Hilfiger buys! all strips & repetitive color of navy & white..

the 3 boys who were with us were starving for dinner but Annie and i only continue to shop... we ended the day with at Apple's Bee, American food.. no picture ;p after all these, i'm still not done.. need to grab some stuff for Sister & my darlings before i return home

why you?

2009-03-18T00:49:00.002+08:00

for the benefit of you who don't have me on Facebook; why the butterflies in my stomach, cold limbs and quiver you send down my spine?

2009-03-17T22:48:00.003+08:00

Took our bikes out and we ride from home till we were near battery park(where statue of liberty is), which means we passed Times Sq and Ground Zero.. ain't we amazing? :PP

absolutely candid; Uncle M was supposed to snap when the helicopter was still on the ground & right behind me to be such perfect backdrop right(imagine when the noise from the helicopter was sooo loud & i hurried him) he was panicking and he told, Shit.. why is the memory card locked?!! then when i thought its fine.. he said 'memory full'... urgh...the next thing we know, the helicopter is flying off.. then super-candid-me;

back and forth took us just 60 plus minutes.. cheers. Uncle M died trying to chase me.. he declared failure.

more practice to come..

2009-03-15T08:05:00.001+08:00

Stucked in a car of balloons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On the bull's eye

2009-03-15T02:07:00.003+08:00

Right smack on the bull's eye!

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:
You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.

Your views on education:
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
The right job for you:You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:
You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.

Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

a sunday

2009-03-14T10:22:00.005+08:00

a lovely Sunday, first day of Spring.. we were out for Brunch

before driving out, the father & son pair took a stroll.. in couple long sleeves, how attention seeking. i see them from afar i told M.

driving on Brooklyn bridge, crossing over to Queens for Taiwanese Buffet.

madam dowager in the front seat, realise anything different? left-hand drive. if grandma drive i cannot imagine the worst.. ;p

settle the tyrant nobody really enjoys buffet like Miss Koh and me do.. yes, nes? ;))

spring in NYC

2009-03-11T08:31:00.006+08:00

SPRING just started, but will last for a short 4 weeks.. why are beautiful things always so short-spent right? which is why we constantly have to be appreciative and cherish the gift before us. this is also my first time spending spring in States, will talk a walk in Central Park when i find time over the weekends.

Everything here in NYC is dirt cheap, branded are afforadable, good restaurants are totally affordable like Les Amis(french fine dining) which cost at least a few hundred pre pax in Sg costs only hundred odd with 3 pax eating. The contrary is some asian food like Thai food are slightly steeper in price. Want good and not willing to pay too much.. you can have your fill here. Wallace told me,.. he didn't know New York is actually a place for good food when he totally reckon after i bring him around for a week and he is convinced by foodie me. :DD

Shopper's paradise is definitely not BKK/HK/TW.. it's NYC. Got myself a BGBG dress which is outrageously costly back in Sg.

this friday i have a test.. studying hard, wish me luck dearest all (:

2009-03-10T03:53:00.003+08:00

Setting goals have helped me achieve much more in a shorter time spent.

Path road of choices, choices and still choices but how come we still feel difficulties choosing what is best. The realization is nobody will ever possibly get the best.

The best is only subjective, I trust my intuition fully.

I would unconditionally put in my full effort for hard work pays.

Hoping to be trusted supported and loved because human thrive with love and I’m no exception.

Never dare take the few very best people in my life for granted and i wish they stay.

A pay back post of the long lost Joanne

2009-03-09T11:35:00.009+08:00

Finally a post from the long lost Joanne Loo!

Apologises if i leave any of my dear you anticipating for missing-in-action crazy girl. In fact, a while ago i was thinking about leaving this blog for good because my friends have me in Facebook but then i reckon this place serves as a good track record of my life like a diary but i won't be posting as often as i used to. Okay, diary writting time!

Last week was winter, snow was so heavy that Benjamin's school is cancelled.

a pic down my apartment, just along Hudson River.. see the white color patches on the ground? Those are snow but most of them already melted, this is taken a little late.. 2 days after the heavy snow.

see even cars covered with snow..
a bouquet of rose.. by the window lookin out Hudson River

on a warmer day.. just the saturday that just past, on Hudson River Bridge..

it's only fair that i get out for fresh air after hours behind the books

time alone spell C.A.R.E.F.R.E.E, yellll CAREFREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

enjoyable..

see the tall buildings behind.?.. that's where i stay.. Donald Trump Junior stay in one of the building of the stretch, Bruce Willies & her model gf... and maybe someday Brad Pitt might just be walking next to me with Angelina.. living in Manhattan and upper west side you never know :))

newly welcomed upper west sider..

NYC Parks

jog-a-walk

loving NY? i'm a little homesick... pout* 2 more months to home!

i walked till the sunset

my favourite hideout back at my crib.. gym time!

be back with photos from a friend's crazy birthday party this weekend! She booked the entire 5-storey house... rich son's daughter.. went to her crib few days back and i was blown away by the things in her house, she stay a few level above me... she own penthouse.. and even combined two into one, 2 level penthouse!! imagine.. and that's nothing, everything in her house is branded! her clothes, walk-in waredrobe for shoes, handbags, clothes.... she have like 5 rooms, 3 rooms store all her BRANDED CLOTHES, every piece is either Chanel, YSL, LV... her jewelleries are insane crazy alot.. Rolex, Van Cleef,.... you CANNOT IMAGINE UNTIL YOU SEE IT, its worse that those hollywood stars who flaunt their wealth on MTV Channel.. its much better than that. She have a bar with all kinds of spirits and wines... the most expensive champange-KRUG! (my favourite) Dom Perignon she have 3 cartons and more in her storage room else where.. oh and she owns a nightclub, that explains.

Ok to be continue.. ciao!

Reporting from NYC

2009-03-02T02:35:00.003+08:00

Reporting from NY, NY

Snow is gently falling outside... not wiping out the sight of buildings or cars.. weather not too cold, something that i dislike about 4 seasons is the cold weather that cause terrible dryness to my sensitive skin and it will itch like MADD.. the normal moisturers we used back at our humid condition Singapore is not moisturising enough for me here in the dry condition. I'm fortunate that i family here to guide me to getting used of the differences here. I used to quiver when talking outdoors at 30F (0 degree celsius temperature) but now i am i feel like my body is immune to the coldness.

The weather here is extremely drastic, can be as cold as 20F(imagine living in your freezer where all your meat frozed by themselves) today and the next day weather can go up to as high as 58F. So it is a habit for us to switch on the television everyday to check for weather forecast before we leave house or we might end up wearing too much or too little.

I have been enjoying myself since the day i touched down, everything is good but just that i am going to take a test soon.. So wish me all the best. I am determined to score.. just praying for my perserverance to pull me through.

Love xoxoooxxxx!

2009-02-22T10:34:00.003+08:00

BACK from missing in action... with many photos.. have been really busy entertaining a guest who came to tour New York City and also was from him a 'surprise' Valentine's Day visit. Very shocking & romantic indeed.. many many photos to post! BRB, promise.

2009-02-14T07:38:00.002+08:00

Gonna be crazy busy... have a friend whom came all the way from Singapore for visiting.

Itinery only half planned.. and it include touring around NYC & maybe Washington/ Boston or maybe Florida! Maybe Florida will be better, Disneyland!!

AND, tommorrow is Valentine's Day!

HAPPY SWEET VALENTINES! When i'm back, many photos will be up... sORRie for missing so long from the blogsphere..

xoxo!

2009-02-06T04:41:00.002+08:00

No heavy heart darlings, No tears dearies...

as long as we know, we are living for a better tomorrow.

Love you dear, thanks for supporting my decision... TEO XUEYAN, AGNES KOH.. you are always be in my heart no matter the distance.

Cheers to our unbelieveable friendship.

love from US

2009-02-05T04:46:00.004+08:00

Hello from New York New York,

regards from the Big Apple-Manhanttan... just arrived yesterday after a twenty plus hours flight. It is was a rush decision to come over, so whoever to contact me through my phone it is going to be expensive auto-roaming cost instead please write me emails/ send me offline msn msgs or facebook message me i'll get back.

Anyways, talking about the last day spent in Singapore... i had a farewell dinner treat by a very nice friend Danny, he made reservation at straits Kitchen and it was a real feast for me.. Exactly what i need, all Singapore delicacies... to be honest, i felt like that was the best meal after family reunion, i had a great time feasting with my 3 other girlfriends whom gave me the honour to invite them for my last dinner in Singapore before i leave for a good three months till i'm back then off again.

after dinner was karaoke with another bunch of friends Colin & Travis at partyworld and... JL called and asked if i can meet her and friends too. She came to send me her regards, thank you JL.

After we were done with Karaoke it was 3am in the morning and i had to reach airport for check-in at 5am so i told sister, XY, Nes, Bernice and some friends whom i managed to inform about my impromtu trip not to send me off.

then you know, my sweetest Twinnie TXY insists she stay over at my place the night before and make sure i get my luggage properly packed.. nobody have a friend like me, as naggy as an old lady, but that is why we complement each other so well. I LOVE YOU TWINNIE TEO XUEYAN... u r the best friend one can ever have.

We know very well, it will be some good time later before we can spend some one-on-one time together feasting, sharing heart-to-heart talks, watching dramas into the late night with her making honey water for me... she will be in New Zealand to continue her bachelor's and when i'm back in three months time, i won't get to see her and then it will be off off off... totally off schedule for us to meet. I guess we are lucky enough living in the techonology era, we get to see each other virtually.. eh?

Another craziest & BESTEST FRIEND AGNES KOH, i know (even without asking) it must be her who was the mastermind for the 'surprise pop-out appearance' at the airport to send me off.

Wallace drove me to airport and when i went ahead to check-in everything was normal...

then, the lady told me.. my luggage is 4 kg above allowance.. which means i have to repack my luggage.. urgh. i went ahead with the repacking with the help of Wallace & twinnie.. when we were sitting there with my big fat luggage wide open, frantically discussing what should i eliminate from my luggage to lighten the load and...... BOOM! a pair of hands from behind came blinding me.. that unprepared for action make me thought like i was about to be kidnap by some mafia.!!

i turned around to realise, its my dearest AGNES KOH together with Josline, Colin & Travis! i was really happy to see them and was about to burst into tears... but held back.

THANK YOU NES... you are amazing like i say.. and long before i can remember, you have already secured a place in my heart that cannot be replaced.

I may not have the best of things in the world but i affirmed i have the best friends in the world whom are one of my biggest asset.

Nes, thanks for the thick photo album of our photos... i broke the news to you so last minute and yet you manage to produce such a full of effort photo album, i am really very blessed to have you.

AJ, always the best of friends. AJ POWWERR!!

Jos, thanks for the Trump book & famous amos cookies... that kept me survived throughout the long-haul flight.

Love you girls..

HAHA like Ryan say... i am like the wind, come & go as i wish... it is not la just many things in my life don't always go as planned.. so impromtus happen all the time!

I know many friends will be mad at me for leaving without a word but sorry it was really rush.. please write to me okie, i'll respond! I received your msg Wilbur & Joel P... write me an email, i'll keep you fully informed about what is going on with this crazy Joanne Loo.

DEEP MISSES...

xoXO!

Love,

Joanne Loo

XIN NIAN LE!!

2009-01-23T15:22:00.006+08:00

Starting Chinese New Year with many activities in line;

Today is Friday? Woah.. you know everyday i have enjoying life of a sleeping beauty and i'm someone who can sleep as and when. haha but i'm glad today is friday already and is the start of all fun!

Having pre-reunion dinner with Dad, Sister & Shasha(honey). Honey, won't be able to be home for CNY this year so Father suggested having a 'pre-reunion' dinner with her because she is so faraway from home. Thereafter, we will be hitting 'Nu Che Zui' for Chinese New Year Goodie shopping!!

A few friends were asking me to party and karaoke.. i think i might join the one for karaoke, party is not enticing to me anymore. ya..

TOMORROW- Saturday 26th Jan '09

will be a long day for me;

AJJ is celebrating Evon's 22nd!! I've made reservation for high tea buffet at Carousel at Royal on Scotts, i guess none of us AJJE have tried it.. will be nice for us to give it a try.

BUT,
before that in the morning.. Twinnie & i have plans for morning exercise at MacRichite Reservoir- Morning brisk walking/jog & pinic! we are embracing healthy lifestyle. Great health, great life, hooray!

in the evening, i've a date... with WoRK! BOO!!!!!! (i know)

SUNDAY:

It is 'Yuan Xiao', official day for reunion dinner with our families. Are you salivating anticipating what you might be having for your reunion dinner.. maybe some abalones or some bamboo clams or tiger prawns..!!?!?! slurps~ i am drooling ;)

Monday:

GONG HEI FATT CHOI!!! Collect Angbaos people! Oh folks, we don't mind smaller red packers but bigger amount inside.. hee. I wish all you guys get finger-ache collecting the number of red packets then counting the notes inside.. :DD

XIN NIAN KUAI LE!!!

Chinese NEW year 2009 OX YEAR

2009-01-22T14:59:00.002+08:00

Chinese New Year is right at the doorstep, have you done spring cleaning, brought any new clothings? It is the most anticipated time of the year for me since i was a kid and it is still the same.

Paying visit to Chinatown towards CNY have been a practice for my family. Immersing in the festive spirit of season; i always hope Chinese New Year can last longer.

I enjoy hearing joyous CNY songs playing and it is only this time of the year that i like crowds and i wouldn't mind joining human traffic on streets stall in Chinatown.

Wishing you & family a prosperous year of the OX! :))

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2009!

Xueting's clothing blog advert

2009-01-17T17:06:00.003+08:00

Heyo, this is a favour for a good fren sister... she have just set up her clothing blogsite; Please show your support! More exciting classic pieces will be up very soon, so be sure to check it out ok!? Many ThankS!

http://theclassiques.blogspot.com/

"Oh, she is selling nude bras?!! i need one for my bareback dress..!"

XOXO

Miracle on hudson

2009-01-16T15:11:00.004+08:00

If any of you who have MSN website as your homepage should have caught this news about 'Miracle on Hudson'.

And it in the morning, i was on a overseas call with my US Auntie when she mentioned about the same issue. My Aunt resides along Hudson River too so it was quite a matter to her when the news came out.

The plane crashes on 42nd and my Auntie's place in right on 72nd Street.

What exactly happen was a flock of birds struck the engine and choke out the engine causing damage to the plane. Despite so, the pilot with 40 years experience did a commentable job by calmly landing the plane on Hudson River.

AMAZING!

A total of 155 of passengers and crew members were safe from the incident.

I agree, we have to give it up to the pilot!

2009-01-15T02:14:00.001+08:00

Distance Distance & more distance...

pls dun let him know

2009-01-14T03:57:00.005+08:00

the date is 13-02-2009, how are you today? it's almost 4am and i can't sleep... when will i see you again.

Titled: Heartrenching story

We are two darlings separated with more than a decade apart
He spends $3k monthly drinking tea, wagyu beef is his staple... he appreciates the finest things, he lives the opulent lifestyle. I have yet to reach the time in my life where I will enjoy this routine. Are we allowed to stand together?

When we cross the line of friends and not together... we violated even our friendship.
There are so many things at the back of you mind that I can't figure out
No excuses for you or myself
Is the years playing the game or are you playing games?

Age are just numbers, it doesn't matter, it is only people who count
Obeying my rules, love without regrets.
Being kind is what i want toi do but it is going to be painful on me
I will try to be the best of myself because I am all I've got
Why did I let my soft spot for you trample over me time after time
when did you hold the right to walk in and out of my life

Consistently I have been reminded to let go
with no tears
And when I thought I have let you go, secretly... i hope to bang into you again

2009-01-11T01:50:00.002+08:00

then I know it is in a lifetime, I am so glad to have met you
you were the reason behind the smiles on my face

if you don't mind, let me put down in words; how wonderful life is, if you in the world
Not resisting in a world that insist on changing
I am retaining you low, a place deep down in my heart

i will always love you

THANK YOU MEANINFUL NOTE

2009-01-08T01:31:00.005+08:00

The Sunday that just past was one of the more enjoyable one. Usually Sundays, people get lazy.. restless but my Sunday last week was very meaningfully spent.

Morning, did a hike at Bukit Timah Nature Park with two guy friends whom are both frequent hikers. This time around, they brought me to the harder route... imagine how tough it is, to climb series of flights.. when the stairs are right in front of you and after walking for an hour, your legs feels tonnes heavier than it was.. you have to go through it to truly understand.

Throughout the hike many inspirations were going inside my mind. At every stage of the hike, there are the easy walk and the tougher part of it actually feels life-threatening.

An at the harder point of the hike, i was thinking... how easy is life... but we tend to neglect the feeling of pure happiness, which is as simple as staying alive & being healthy.

The hike is sooooo tiring, i mean very tiring and it was the longest time since i hear my heart pound SO LOUDLY, i can almost hear my heartbeat next to my ear drum. We kept walking, didn't even took a time to catch our breathe but with my years of experience with exercising... i know how to pace myself but since i didn't expect them to go the longer and a much tougher route i didn't bothered much.

I fell down once tripping over thick tree roots but i was alert and stop with my palms hitting the ground... Bernard turn when he hear a loud impact behind him.. but even before he turn his head, i was right up on my feet. With a wide grin on my face, i'm okay! "All man for himself", yes?

Help yourself, you are the best you can give yourself, this is something i always bear in mind and self-remind when i feel weak.

This hiking adventure inspired me to associate it to life, every step along the way was uncertain & dangerous... similar to the vulnerability of life. i can stop walking when i feel like the hike is taking a toll on me but my determination was strong enough to keep me walking.

We reach a part of the hike, where Bernard told me to turn to observe the beauty of nature, there was light hitting the ground through the canopy. The shine of light felt like it is signifies hope and opportunity, i felt a sense of achievement... then i thought, if i didn't continue walking from where i was feeling tired just now.. i wouldn't get to see the beautiful sight. It was when we see hurdle, we feel afraid and thus a high tendency to step backwards.. My friend Nasser said to me after the hike:"You are impressive Joanne, you are the only girl i know whom i know able to finish this hike. Even half the route they will be yelling to ker-blagan-buseng(malay saying of turn around, backing out) already."

To relate it to life, there are so many stages in our life where we meet setbacks, through hardships, suffering and misery but always be strong, keep walking... it is just part of the picture.. things are not always nice, we know...

Things are not smooth for me now... but i will keep walking, how far is the road ahead... i have no idea but i will keep my faith and not allow myself to be fearful. Fear will steal your aliveness. Make your courage bigger than fear.

Cherish your life, treasure your health, love yourself.

Decisions after decisions, i am grateful for the bunch of great friends who are always standing behind me with full moral support. My dearest Auntie for her love thus far, how wonderful life is when i am blessed with all these wonderful souls.

THANK YOU FRIENDS, beside family... i am glad i have you guys.

Happy 2009!

2009-01-02T02:37:00.002+08:00

Wow, it's already the second day of 2009!

Have been sleeping really late for the past week, will not be in bed until the clock ticks 2-4 am in the morning. Holiday mood? In holiday mood..

It was on the first day of 2009 & i make the biggest decision of a lifetime, a decision that will alter my entire life. Though it was a hard decision to make, i know i won't regret because i will only benefit from it.

It is not a good time to reveal what i have decided on but it is something that i gone through much thoughts to it. Consulted many valueable advices.

Resolution for 2009 will be a simple one for me- Colorful results, spend more time with family, save more money.

Seasons greetin

2008-12-30T11:21:00.013+08:00

Dated: 24th Dec 2008

Christmas countdown party at Jonanthan's new place at Seletar Hills

meet e uncles...

ah win's little baby boy..

check out that sexy hairdo of Colin... we love it

he have another party to bounce to and he is to dress up as a negro tennis player; hahaha

Dishing out Auntie Nesnes, she have her ways with babies..

:)) sandwiched in between two aunties, doesn't his face expression shows like he is telling us to get out of his way? hahaha

ok, got rid

AJ, always best friends. another Christmas with her!

on e phone... erh hmm

300k worth of renovation

our buddies; ah win & Travis

this particular painting on the wall got my liking, Volupturous Mona!!

was tempting to sneak it home

smooch!

chandaliers never fail to make very nice house decor

Jonanthan popping e party poppers;

party poppers popped!

wii addicts?!

Golden sofa for photo-taking purposes & a gold harvest year ahead! Gold is prosperity color for people born in year of rabbit, so i'm gonna be lucky.

happy girls w their presents!

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HAPPY SEASONS GREETING for dear readers of Perfect Paradise, may 2009 bring you all closer to the prefect paradise of your dream.

XOXO!

2008-12-29T01:20:00.004+08:00

THIS IS A SUPER RANDON POST- Skip to find a need

Needa find inspirations- will hit Borders tomorrow

Have been having crazy huge appetite since recovering from Gastric & suddenly i had a craving for good Rojak, had it satisfied at Toa Payoh Blk 177 with XY (we always share similar cravings & we won't let it take over us, got it suppress in no time).

And suddenly, i remembered he say he wants to bring me to Monster Mash for soft fluffy good mash potatoes & juicy sausages. He didn't make any promise to bring me there(and luckily he didn't) but suggested we should. Will let this pass & not let it come disturbing me no more.

Have been munching on that sinful pack of prawn crackers from Don at Batam. Supper every night, one day was Mcdonalds right before bed.. another day was an entire plate of stir-fried prawn noodles. I am forcing to see myself pile on the pounds. Too ignorant about things now, just how long will it last.

The spell you cast on me is working like a charm but all spells do wear off...

Even before you were around, i was alone. It won't make much difference even when you are gone.

Allow my silence take the place of all replies.

Was i too dumb to not realize what you were implying for so long.. honesty hurts but now that i understood, your subtle message is affecting me like wildfire.

Side track, now i am craving for the big-sized chui kuey from Cambridge Rd. I want to eat that tomorrow!! yay!

Sometimes i think i'm such an egoistic girl, always trying to prove myself.. i wonder if it is a good thing.

I am meeting MAMA Champion on coming Tuesday to plan out my schedule upon commercement of school in January. Only excitement about school is to meet Josline in school for lunch & we stay near each other, can meet to take train to school.

; Anticipating a new routine lifestyle when school begins... back to life as a student. It's a good thing, thank you Auntie for supporting my decision. ((:

"... i will go to sleep now. Goodnight."

xoxo

Christmas day 2008- church service

2008-12-28T02:13:00.005+08:00

Christmas Day, a real good friend came barging into my house without my permission!!

But later i found out it was my Dad who opened the door for him. He called me telling me he will wait for my down my block but i was sooooo lazy to get out of bed, i procrastinate to wake up(rubber band timing have become my die-hard habit since i stop school months back) and the next thing i know... my dear buddy was bombarding my line & i thought he would say something like..:"When are you coming down?!!"

Instead he went:" You know i'm in your living room now right?" (blurr... in my living room?!?)

I'm like... HUH? My living room?! (dashed out of room)

He took me by surprise when i am still in screen-saver mode & my glamourous PJ.. -.-

Gracious me, thanks for the 'lovely' Christmas present! 0.O

Actually Wilbur is one of my sweetest friend, he brought breakfast for me that day. This person is always around and often at the lowest time in my life.. ok & that Christmas morning i promised him to join him for a church performance organized by City Harvest. He invites me every year & finally this year i agreed to attend this yearly performance with him.

took a really packed train from home to Expo...

Performance took place at MAX PAVILLION in Expo, the biggest hall. Performace was very entertaining.

Thanks for the invite wilbur! =))

X'mas dinner 2008- AJJE @ The Line

2008-12-26T00:38:00.008+08:00

AJJE's Christmas Dinner was decided at Shangri-la... the feast of the year for us.

need no much introduction, for The Line is one of Sg's most popular buffet line.. the favourite place of many.

Gastric was killin me crazy, i was posing more than eating... urgh.. what a waste right

You frequent readers of my blog must be wondering who is this unknown face. This mystery lady is a old time blog reader of both me & Nes's blog! We are blog-friends. Haha, how cool right. We felt strange seeing each other in real life when usually we only get to do it through cyberspace- static photos..she's a one in a million friendly person whom we made friends with & finally met up after soooo long. Meet Cecilia everybody (:

2008-12-26T00:08:00.002+08:00

X'mas Shopping....

An early X'mas Present from a very generous friend, Thank you!

2008-12-23T16:13:00.003+08:00

Sunday morning Sun blinding me..

a life tt matters

2008-12-22T23:35:00.001+08:00

What Will Matter - by Michael Josephson

Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end.
There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.

All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten will pass to someone else.
Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.

It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.

Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear.
So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans and to do lists will expire.

The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.
It won't matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end.
It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant.
Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.
So what will matter?

How will the value of your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave.

What will matter is not your success but your significance.

What will matter is not what you learned but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage, or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence but your character.

What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel a lasting loss when you're gone.

What will matter is not your memories but the memories that live in those who loved you.What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.

Choose to live a life that matters.

i miss u

2008-12-22T23:18:00.001+08:00

"The Longer the miles it seems, the closer i know i am getting to you..."

I miss you.

suffered in hell. killer stomach upset

2008-12-20T11:39:00.005+08:00

KILLER STOMACH UPSET!

God bless me... things haven been all that smooth for me.

For the last 2 days, i was suffering in hell. Had a terrible stomach upset... its not the usual stomach pain.

On that faithful night, when my stomach decided to fail on me, i was out.. and i decided to rush a cab home.

I was breaking into cold sweat with limbs turning cold. Was in a totally helpless state, felt suddenly i need someone to be around.

While waiting for a cab at the peak hour of the day was almost impossible, i walked almost a mile & all cabs were either on-call or hitched.

It was scary, felt like i was going to faint & just concuss.. but thank god i have good friends.

At that point, i was thinking if only i have a boyfriend but you know i felt sooo blessed cuz my bestfriend was all the while around me.

She was calling many times to check if i'm okie.. hanging to the telephone line and assisting me all the way.

Whenever i'm sick she will get me medication, cook me herbal drink.. where on Earth did i find such good friend.

The past two days, I couldn't sleep well, kept waking every few hours through the night. With lousy appetite.. the sight of food makes me feel nausea. Today, finally i feel i have recovered.. and i'm glad i am feelin better or else i cannot enjoy buffet at 'The Line' tonight, X'mas dinner with AJJE! I'm getting back all that i shed the past 2 days..

Official thanks to TEO XUEYAN, a friend who touched me so many times with her act of love. To express my thanks, i will devote my life to her as the most dedicated loyal trusting friend.

'Thank you, bestfriend.'

Love,
joanne loo

parting w my USD!

2008-12-18T00:31:00.004+08:00

Pout... hhmmmmmm, should i trade my US notes off.. ponders, even though its not a huge amount but i went into some consideration. took me a day.. well, i have been holding on to it for a long time. Some are leftovers from last US trip & some angbao money from beloved Auntie. should i, or no...

ponders...

well, it's been crazy market turbulence & that day US currency rate was 1.53! it haven been this high for e longest time. So i decided i should just do it. being fickle-minded is not my style anyways

OKAY bye! I parted with my USD at 1.525(as high as the interbank rates)!!!~ Nice:)) Lucky Plaza money changer gives good rate; do give them a thought if you have some currencies to trade off.

Maxxium's 08 appreciation night

2008-12-13T01:43:00.011+08:00

MAXXIUM's 08 Appreciation Nite

hello; sippin wolf Blass Monseto(spell check)... omfg, its way too lovely, all girls will fall for this
my beautiful girls... theyy were simply amazing. we all were having so much fun throughout e entire show
models & performers of the night... sashay girls

Event was held in Velvet on a Wednesday.

received a many positive feedbacks & compliments about the girls & their job well-done, it really made my day

best part was she was around... i never dare imagine life without her;

you know there's a saying... one loyal friend is worth a thousand relative, she is that worthy friend. No Exaggeration.

we take care of each other & watch each others back; my unforgo-able friend

give me that sultry look

sevene>myself>twinnie

don't Cha!

Gordon Foo > Joanne Loo > Clarence Tan

Ask him for a cigar anytime anywhere, he will have it.. besides the fact that he loves his cigar. he sell ciagrs.! how tight is he holding me.. he wants to make someone jealous. n tt someone is not around so he took a picture w his phone & is plannin to 'show it off'call him Master St.James

enjoyin our unlimited supply of booze... woots!

erm Hem!

cheers girls, like i told them... i only like kind-hearted & nice girls.. try to be bitchy you don't fit to even be my colleague

best of all worlds? u bet

i was smoking a cigar by courtesy of Bernard at the smoking room in Velvet & Chirshirl her cigarettes & my love XY accompanying us

2008-12-11T10:49:00.007+08:00

A Sunday, it's a Public Holiday Eve (Hari Raya Puasa).. i spent my evening on the beach of Sentosa... @KM8 tt is right smack in the middle of Tanjong Beach the girls greet the camera

see the blue X'mas tree behind me..

Catherine, she look drunk.. but she was totally sober, never even drink.. can't see her because she kept running around busy entertaining her friends(:

on e phone... busyy

this guy came and ask for a picture... Caspar is his name

what a nice color combi of our bikinis.

happie man

Heyy, doesn't this guy resembles alot like Allan Wu?! ya, i just realized..

this chap works for Google! Ryan say google is the best employer providing staffs with their best welfare.. staffs can dress anyway they like, they can walk their dogs into the office.. totally no limitation. woah, no rules.. how chaotic will things be

i was pissed tired actually but i tried to survive the night... was there on the call of Fiona darling.. it was for her that i'm around actually.

2008-12-10T02:04:00.004+08:00

Read a book given to me as a present by a friend many years ago.. and now that i take it out. i realised i can understand it better. The depth of the sentences, the gist of the meaning..

I want to dedicate some of the quotes i found in there with this friend who is very young but is in face of a problem with regards to marriage. These days i am simply hearing too many unhappy stories about broken marriages which really upsets me.

Feeling so tired but i insist on staying up to finish this post to speak of my thoughts. Was watching this final episode of Amazing Race Season 16(?? i think) and this separated couple were on of the teams competing in the race, their intention was to take part in the race to hopefully rekindle their love for each other and at the end of the race, they didn't win but they fall in love with each other again and at the husband put on the ring for the wife. the scenario was sooo touching and i was crying like crazy in front of the television console feeling as if i was in the shoe of the woman.

Love is sooo amaZING.. well sometimes it can get disheartening but don't be.. faith faith & more faith.

Here goes,...

Marriage is the perfection which love aimed at, ignorant of what is sought.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are six requisites in every happy marriage. The first is Faith and the remaining five are confidences.
- Elbert Hubbard

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.
- Mignon McLaughlin

The Key to a perfect marriage is not expecting perfection.

Marriage is an empty box.
It remainns empty unless you put in more than you take out.
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With Love,
Joanne Loo

a quote by joanne loo

2008-12-10T01:43:00.005+08:00

'Don't mess up today up when you know you have tomorrow to go & it's not through...'

Joanne Loo.

PS: pardon a philosopher wannabe, life make me go through as much as am enjoying it, be it the tough and the easy.. i wish to share my best with everyone. Just wish i don't have to go through so much of the downhill heart throbbing ache... i am feel all exhausted.

it's DEC '08! sooooooooo fast

2008-12-05T13:00:00.002+08:00

Oh jeez!! Can you guys BELIEVE it?

It's DECEMBER! gosh.. well, i am overwhelmed by the speed of ticking clock, the unleniency of time..

The month of bells ringing & carols playing... "jingle bells jingle bells, jingle all the way.. "

Much plans for the month!!!

I just got this cool job offer to be a mystery shopper, paying well. so cools but will be making me crazi busy for one entire week. phew*

School's orientation, oh i so dread... school is far from home.

Anticipating:

Batam Trip- Massages!!! Paintball.. not so excited about it but JL is! haha, mad. like to be hit.

Oyster Night- i should be counting oysters than eating them most of the time.. haha

AJJE X'mas Dinner- Yo! where are we goin santarinas? Lemme ask NES Koh, Organizer '08

Siblings get along- it's time.