:: A pleasant surprise ::

Hmm...How time flies. A blink of the eye took us to our third year together.

I still can remember vividly how we started, how he flew to Sweden to look for me, how we spent the early part of our time together in a foreign country. But for those we know me well, you will also remember the rough times I had been through with him. For about a year and half, I had been very unhappy with him. More often than not, my pillow would be wet with tears. Thinking back, the countless squabbles and fights we had still pain my heart as I write. Then came a time when I think I could perserve no more coz of his non-chalent attitude. A breakup would be a better option for me.

Apparently, that didn't happen. If you'd recalled from my earlier postings, he promised to change when he realised I was serious about leaving. I decided to give another shot, with very little faith in him. Little did I know, he meant every single word he said. He really changed completely. Eerr...oh well...perhaps a good 80%. And so we have been living happily since then. I'm contented.

So this year, I made him plan what we should do to celebrate this day together. Once again, I doubt his capability in this area coz he's really a block of wood!?!?!?!!? Nonetheless, I gave him a chance to prove otherwise... while I'm all prepared for a disappointment.

He refused to tell me where we were going and left me guessing, which was, indeed, very annoying! He purposely dropped many misleading hints to get me thinking about something else. I acted like I couldn't care and passed nasty remarks like he would really disappoint me, etc. However, the fact is I was dying to find out. Yet, I'm so afraid he would ruin it because of his inability to plan a nice day.

He came about an hour and half late. No matter how beautiful the day was, it just turned dark on my side. I was sooooo furious that I gave him a dressing down. But he just dragged me and said he would explained later...which got me angrier! Then, he said we'll eat in Orchard road, so I agreed...then he turned into Vivocity and said we'll eat there instead. We parked at the hawker centre carpark and I told him I wanted eat at the hawker centre. I didn't give up. I kept pressing him for an explanation on why he was late, but to no avail. After lunch, he said we'll go over to Vivocity to buy drink... But but but...i told him we could buy at the hawker centre. He just "aiyah...fjhkjbfjkw245678" and dragged me there. Hmm....suspicious! We went up to the third storey. "There's no supermarket up there lor!!!" I said. He hurried his foot steps and bought 2 Sentosa Express tickets.

"OOoOooh...... we are going to sentosa???" I said sheepishly. "Don't tell me you booked Rasa Sentosa?? (*smile*) Oh wait...you won't...you so stingy and unromantic.... OH NO!! Don't tell me you booked the NTUC Chalet?? the Kampong HUT ONE????(*panic*) My mind was going through all the most unromantic situations he can come up with... It didn't help when he just played along with me. I was fully prepared for a disappointment now.

We took the beach tram and headed towards the NTUC Chalet direction. "oh god..... this is for real...." I kept thinking to myself. However, at one stop, he pulled me out of the tram abruptly and in front of me, I was confronted with a very new and nice building. Hmm... it says... "Siloso Beach Resort". "We are going here? its new? how come i never see this before? you sure?? Where are we going?" I babbered on as he, once again, pulled me to the front door, without answering any of my questons. We took the lift to the 8th floor. "Heh? how come u no need to check in? Why u dun have to go to the reception? where is this place?" I continued.

"Aiyah, we are going through here to get to the NTUC chalet lah...its just beside it" he finally said.
"WHAT??? u must be kidding!! There can't be a through road here... hmm... then again, how did u know? U bluffing me riiiiighhhhhtttt???" I grinned secretly and my heart pounced rapidly.

As we came out of the lift, he just kept walking and suddenly stopped at a room and opened. I was taken aback and followed him through, smiling from one ear to another. The moment I stepped in, I noticed the stairway. "WHAT!!?!?! Its DOUBLE STOREY???" I dashed up the stairs with excitement. "Its an open-air Jacuzzi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I screamed.

I quickly ran down and jumped on him and gave him a bear hug!

As we went up again to take a closer look, I noticed there were candles on the floor. Stupidly, i said "hey..someone forgot to clear their candles here...." I opened the door and found a bouquet of flowers on the deck chair. Another surprise! Now i remembered where these candles came from... heehee. It wasn't leftovers. How silly.

Then he explained to me he was late coz he had to come here to check in first. Hee...whatever. I'm not angry already. Hahhahaa...I'm such a typical bitch, ain't i?

Appreciate what he had done. At least, I am 50% convinced that he's not that block of wood after all, that is, if he wanna make an effort. Hahahaha. Why am I complaining? What more could I ask for? Hahaha...

Maybe to some of you, it wasn't a real romantic deal. But to me, it was sweet enough.

Love you baby.

:: Theatre of dreams ::

Yes, I've been to the theatre of dreams! Old Traford Stadium at Manchester!
Was tired after the long flight the first day... so didn't go around much. I was even comtemplating not to go to the stadium the next day. But luckily, my boy convinced me to.

So, the three of us headed to the stadium. It was a pretty looong walk from the Old Traford Stadium. The bitter cold wind and the slight rain seems to make the journey even longer.



The grand Man Utd Entrance!


At the Man Utd Museum... some of their display...





The STADIUM!!!!!!!! It was awesome!!!










And I Lost my mind when I went into the players' changing room!









SEE! I told you i went bonkers.

:: reminiscence ::

I had steamboat today!!! It feels great even though it wasn't the best deal around...I had the craving since last week, so at least this kinda satisfy me a little.

We went to Mind's cafe for some rounds of games earlier. It was once again hilarious. It's funny to see two 30-something still acting like a child and how these two old man crap ther way through, trying their every means and ways to let us die in every game. They are cunning and scheming!!!

At the dinner table, we talked about the sweet old memories of our days in Sweden. The silly games we played, the number of mahjong sessions, the stupid blanket bashings, the places we travelled, the funny jokes we created, the top ten list of things broken by ah bong. Yes, you read me correctly. I even kept a note on the number of things broken/spoilt/smashed/shattered by my dear Ah Bong. I gave her a name - 破坏天王! Its an atrocious list for a 6 months' stay!

It was really nice to reminisce the good old days with the rest of them again. Really made me miss those days! Those days when we were pretty much carefree, troubles free, and when time is not an issue at all. We had all the time in the world. How nice if we can relive those memories again. I mean, we can now, if we want to, isn't it? Since now G has an apartment by himself, we can always go up to his house, just like last time, and cooked, play games or watch DVDs. But i guessed, it is different when we are back in Singapore. Like what the rest said, they have other commitments. Be it family, boyfriend, work. However, I feel that we can always arrange it like once a month thingy. Yes, my wish is coming true. We are meeting again this coming saturday!! Gathering at G's house! Looking forward to it.

I can't help but to upload a video by G. We were at Kiruna, the very north of Sweden where the authentic Ice Hotel is. We were there for Dog sleighing, snow mobile and experiencing the wilderness in winter. A few of them and G were walking across the frozen lake to the little hut when some thing happened...



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Met my lovely batch mates later after my dinner and had a very good chatting session.
Well, they are still the same... except... for..for...for...for...Jacobabeedoo. He kept saying he is fat and well...I played with his loose fats hanging on his arms. HHAHAHHAHHAAA.... SssHHhhiiiioooook!!!!!!!!!!

And...I can't help but to upload this video too. Oooopps!!

:: Back ::

I'm back! It's been a while since I last posted. Well, as you might have guessed... I'm just being lazy, lazy, lazy and lazy. Heehee...There're so much things to say but I'm just too lethargic and lazy to post. Heehee.

Besides that, I've been busy with my brother's wedding earlier. Helping them to do their montages, dealing with the AV hiccups. But its done now. It has been a very heart warming event. It was our family's first time holding a wedding as my brother is the eldest. Somehow, I felt that this wedding brought all of us closer... So are all my younger cousins. We all really enjoyed this event and all of us seems to be more bonded than before. We even went out for a movie,...ALL the 15 cousins!! Ice-cream sessions at changi airport, coming to my house and laugh over the wedding videos... I'm so glad we live happily under one roof.

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As for my heart condition, I had a follow-up with my doctor a few days ago. he told me to continue my medication as it is controlling those PVCs rather well. So he gave me 1 year supply. When I went to the pharmacy, the pharmacist asked me if I wanted all the 1 year's supply or a few months first coz it cost $960 all together!!!!!! WAH KAU!! I got a shock and asked for 2 months of supply first. And you know what? I've to go back for another MRI session in this december and it bloody hell cost $800!!!!!

Anyway, doctor said I just need to come for follow-up regularly as mine wasn't a clear cut ARVD condition. It could be an early ARVD and you wouldn't know if it will manifest itsef in the coming years. Apparently, he said my PVCs is coming from the lower chamber of my ventricle (right side of my heart), and it is also where the extra "bump" (from the MRi result) is located. Hence he suspect that the PVCs is caused by this ARVD condition. Anyway, this extra "bump" is what they think it may contribute to an early ARVD. My ECG also indicated another sympton which my doctor will fax to USA and ask for their opinion, because apparently, ARVD is a rare condition in this part of the world, a mere 1% of the population here. It is more prevalent in Italy. ARVD is also a genetic condition, which means that there is a 50% chance that my off springs will inherit this.

This entire episode sounds scary isn't it? The doctor advised me to carry on my life as per normal since it is not serious that yet, especially my family do not have any history of sudden death. But he said if I faint for no rhyme or reason, I have to go back to him immediately. And not to put myself in a situation where I can't get help. I asked if I can go diving, he hesitated. Coz he said its not about the pressure under the sea, its about getting help should something happen in that environment.

So people..when you go out with me, and if I ever just collapse, please save me and tell the paramedics or medical personnel that I've ARVD condition. Heh heh.

Meanwhile...I'll cherish my life and live life to the fullest.

Have a great year ahead people. Stay healthy!