Every memory of that sweet sunshine

ITS TIME TO MOVE ON. :)

2010-04-03T10:27:00.000-07:00

If you're a reader of this blog and you've been wondering just why I haven't been blogging that much... its because...

I've Moved!!! :)

Bookmark this new link down.. cherylmaryl.onsugar.com and i'll catch you around! :)

Sunshine again.

2010-01-13T11:41:00.000-08:00

Hello Hello. Ok i've like scrolled down and looked to find that my blog entries recently have been a contradiction to its banner up above. Mad Depressing. Omg. So I shall write about something happy!

I AM GOING TO BE STAYING IN THE HILTON FOR THE NEXT 6 NIGHTS! :)
So whoever wants to get a glimpse of the room, better skype me! lol.

Well ok. I don't really know if staying there is going to be a good or bad thing considering that 3/4 of my day will be spent runnin' around in the Hilton finding my precious attendees. And I'll probably be super dead tired by the time I reach the room each night, I'll just collapse on my bed and fall asleep till 5am again. haha.

BUT, I'm just so excited for conference to happen, I cannot wait either. It feels like i'm going for camp at the Hilton. You know the feeling of meetings in the morning, dispersing for activities and then regrouping at night again for dinner and meetings and then you go back to your bunks to sleep and do it all over again! I feel the adrenaline rush just typing about it.

*Try imagining me telling all this to you in a really excited voice. :)* That's how I feel now. haha. okayz. Work time. Till laters! CIAO! :)

My Bestest yet...

2010-01-13T00:31:00.000-08:00

Sarah just showed me a video of Super Junior M, which is this Korean boyband mixed with now dudes from mainland China and they sing like Chinese songs.

I think their accent's kinda cute. This korean accent with attempts of correct chinese pronunciation. I think I like people who, like me, ATTEMPT to speak chinese and love the culture. Haha.

Maybe that's why I have this thing for ABCs like Wang Lee Hom and David Tao. I feel faintly related to them for the fact that my chinese accent is just about as bad as theirs. :P

Angsty much.

2010-01-12T00:28:00.000-08:00

After much thought, I realised. sigh. I think it's just gotta do with the gender and I'm just being alittle bit too petty. PMS makes you think crazy shit.

Sometimes.

2010-01-10T00:52:00.000-08:00

I've been asked many times, "Why Cheryl? Why the heck are you all so sunshine and happy all the time?" To that I give a simple answer saying, its because, I'm content. But that doesn't mean that I don't have the right to feel emotional and sad. Because. I DO.

"But that's soooo not you!" SO WHAT?! I'm afterall human being aren't I?

Its tiring. Its tiring to cheer when you're not the least bit cheery. Its tiring to strike up the conversation all the time. Its tiring to think of the continuous topics to make the conversation last. Scientists have found that in a given group, every 19mins of chatter will end with a pause of silence before someone starts off again. But why do I always have to be that one?

Sometimes, I just want to be the one that listens. The one that smiles and laughs at your days. I'm just tired of telling. So tired of speaking. I want to listen. But all I hear are blank pauses of silence as if that 19 mins have already been used up. Its like a monologue with "ohs and Hahas" as fillers and moments of interaction.

But really, some initiation would just be nice. just SOMETIMES.

Don't get me wrong. Its not that I'm unhappy talking. I'm not angry, its just frustration I need to get out. PMS makes me an idiot, especially when the stomach hurts like a B****.

Another 28 days to my security blanket. I'm not dying to get out. But I'm not dying to stay either. Just this weekend before the mayhem begins....

P.S. I feel like taking away the tagboard. Somehow, comments make me happier. I feel heard.

If only.... you could meet me halfway. :)

2010-01-02T23:19:00.000-08:00

Everything turns a blur when time hastens. But when reality hits you hard in the face once again... it seems that the ticking of the clock just slowwwwwwsssssss downnnnnnnnnn...

I need to overcome this 2 weeks of stagnant times before... my whirlwind to home starts again. And this time, its for real. :)

I know you want to smack me for wanting to leave, but... I really do miss Singapore that much la. I can't help it. The grass is wayyyy greener on that side of the world.

As time passes on...

2010-01-01T03:50:00.000-08:00

No this is no dead blog. I know, I haven't posted in like 10 days, but i've been pretty bogged down by work (Since conference is about 2 weeks away) and visitations that I just haven't had the time to blog! haha. But since its the last day of the year for me, I figured, its high time I put closure to one of the best years of my life.

2009 has absolutely been one of the best years ever with adventures and memories that will last me a lifetime. Its the year i've learnt, matured and experienced so much that its even difficult to put into words the mix of emotions i've had. Feelings of joy, happiness, love, independence, change, loneliness, comfort, faith. Oh the list goes on and on. But all I can say is, I'll never forget this one.

Poly Peeps
As poly comes to a close and its once again time to move on (although I REALLY don't want to and can't believe 3 years have passed on by..) I know its these people that I'll keep close to my heart for the rest of my life. The awesome times i've had 'chionging' work and staying up all night would all have never been possible with you guys. You guys brighten up my dullest of days with retardedness and fun. You push and encourage me. You stick by me. and We were there for each other. So Famous Five, lets keep our lives intertwined and never ever let it unwind. :)

Best pals

TANISHA MANOCHA, SHAUN LEE & SARAH KHAW. What the heck will my life be without guys luh. What tell me what. I don't have to explain anything, because you all know, where you are in me heart.... :)

Garlique Gang & Churchies

You guys have filled my life with so much colour I can never ever imagine my life without any one of you. Despite distance and time, we never fail to make time for each other. Although all of us lead separate lives now with Poly, uni and army, the bond that we have will never fade. I love every single one of you. And that will never ever change. :)

Family & pals

The pillars of which I get strength and support from each day of my life. 'Ohana' means family, and family means nobody gets left behind. That means, its not only my parents and bro that has become part of this family, its the friends that love us so as well. I know that no matter where I go, I'll have you guys standing right behind me. LOVE LOVE!

Boyfriend

Hehe. I never forget la. Its called, saving the best for the last (* in Sarah's words). This is quite pai seh to write here, but Thanks dear for being there for everything ands fors mes... Its been an amazing year with you and I really couldn't ask for another better addition to my life. After all...

LIFE is a journey, and LOVE is what
makes that journey worthwhile. :)

Hawaii
Living overseas has been something i've always wanted to try. But living in Hawaii for 5 months. Now that's just a pure dream come through. Sure, its been an emotional joyride, but its an experience i'll never ever exchange anything for. Its been 4 months and as of NOW, i'm 1 month and 7 days away from home. But to a bitter sweet ending, i'll never ever forget Hawaii, the islands of paradise. :) And Eunice Lai, I would have never done it without you! :) LOVES!

If you're not on this list, it's not that you're not important in my life. Whatever you've done, I'm truly happy to have you in my life. Its just that my life is filled with too many awesome people, its gonna be IMPOSSIBLE to pour ALL my gratitude out in one post. :)

ANYWAYS,

Its new years day for me! So once again....

HAVE AN AWESOME YEAR AHEAD.
HAPPY NEW YEAR PEEPOS!
You know you mean that much to me in my life! :)

So near yet so far...

2009-12-21T17:48:00.000-08:00

As counted, its another 51 more days till I land home sweet home.

FIFTY ONE more days, SEVEN more weeks, ONE & A HALF more months.

As the number gets smaller, my anticipation grows bigger. It helps with the milestones i've set before myself, the arrival of Sarah, Christmas, New Year, Conference, Aunty Susan, Shaun, HOME.

Yet sometimes, when I look at it, it still seems so far away. OMG. I cannot wait for the day till I say, its good to be home. :)

Home is where the Map is.

2009-12-18T10:46:00.000-08:00

When You miss home... This is what you do....

STREET VIEW YOUR HOUSE ON GOOGLE MAPS! hahaha!

Woah. Its mega cool please! I mean I knew you could satellite your house, but the street view thing is just awesome. My aunt's house even has the maid standing outside?!? hahaha!

How fascinating...

The place where I grow up. I miss me little childrennnnn. :(

Can't wait to head back to church! hehe.

Dorky enough :)

2009-12-15T18:45:00.000-08:00

戀愛中的女生真的都是呆子!

Am watching the show Devil Beside You, once again for like the 712381237917 time. And I just never get sick of it. haha. Loves it.

Loves this line from the drama too. Doncha think so? Every girl in love looks like a dork. Why? Cos they're just forever sitting there daydreaming their lives awayyyyy...... Thinking of that special someone.

hmmmmmm... :)

<3

我愛你... :)

Surf's Up!

2009-12-13T19:55:00.000-08:00

Tired as I am right now, I shall still blog so as to not let my blog die off ONCE AGAIN. haha! Knowing very well that once I procrastinate, its the end of the blog again. hehe!

So Eunice and I can finally strike off another thing on our To-Do List here in Hawaii. Well actually, more of 2...

1) Watch the HUGEEE waves at North Shore
2) Watch a surf competition.

Killing 2 birds with one stone/trip I guess! ;)

Billabong Pipeline Masters 2009

Headed over to North Shore's infamous Banzai Pipeline with Joel, Adam (joel's friend), Mariah (joel's dog) and Eunice yesterday to watch some huge ass 'pipeline' waves with tons of professionals surfing through those pipes.

Just look at the size of those waves...!

Joel and Mariah. His love :P

Left at 6am because the drive there was a long long one. About an hour away. (yes, i sat in the car with a lab sharpay behind me for 1 hour) haha. And arrived to a crowd of at least 2oo people lying on the beach watching the already started competition.

In all honesty, I expected the waves to be muchhhh bigger because they were like 50ft (15m) on Monday, but still, it was nonetheless, BIG. They were at least... 30ft yesterday. Still not that bad! lol.

The Stunts are just MAD insane!

With crystal clear waters and surfers gliding through the pipes it was really a beautiful sight to see. And the anticipation of seeing if each competitor is able to get out of the pipe before the waves 'eat' them up was kinda cool. It's a pretty awesome sight actually. Hard to put in words, but I must say, its a once in a lifetime thing to see...! DO COME TO HAWAII IN THE WINTERRR! :)

These guys are photographers that have to swim out to sea just where the waves and surfers are without the help of any safety equipment or anything. Its just them, their camera and their flippers battling those waves! Now who said being a photographer is an easy job. It's definitely no easy feat alright!

Although I still dont understand how they count the points, haha, it was just fun oogling at cute surfer dudes running past us! lol! uh ohhhh! :P

The Sting

ookkk. Update on my sting.

Its kinda gross now cos its healing and itching quite abit.

But i read online and its ok, so I should just pray that I won't get any permanent scars on me legggg... :(

Don't worry dear navy boy. I'll just have a battle scar you have to deal with looking at for a long long long long time. hahahaa!

RELAX LA :P

2009-12-12T23:02:00.000-08:00

Ok Verena Lin, This post is for you.

I WILL BLOG LATER. I just uploaded pictures and I shall Blog about... NORTH SHORE LATER!

Waves that were 30ft, Cute Surfer dudes and MEGA AWESOME PIPELINE WAVES.

If you don't know what I'm talking about... Watch this. hahaha!

You scarred me beautiful

2009-12-06T14:55:00.000-08:00

Ok. This post is going to be image heavy and it shall start on a not so happy episode of my life but nonetheless, it was quite a dramatic day... hahaha! Of course I gotta blog about it.

Alrights alrights. So everyone's been asking if I'm ok or if i'm dying or if I can walk. Answer is Yes I can. Even after being stung by a Portuguese Mano!war.

The blue colour was really pretty. Even in my state of panic, I noticed. :)

After abit of research, I realise, its not EXACTLY a jellyfish. More like some species similar to it. And its a really beautiful blue in colour thing although yes, its sting does hurt like hell. :(

Let me tell you about all that drama.

So we were at Lanikai beach (yes I must say it is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL beach I've ever been to in the world. EVER. So far anyways.) with Ping and Eun and I decided to head over to the water and dip ourselves in the translucent, greenish blue water that was just absolutely beautiful but FRIGGIN icy cold. Imagine waking up to a sight like this each day. Your private beach.

The houses around there cost 4-5 million bucks. I can see why....

Ping. :)

So anyways, after dipping in we decided to lay flat on our tummies at shoreline to just talk and let the cooling water seeping around us. *blah blah blah* and all of a sudden this sharp pain gripped my leg. Felt like some sort of needle just piercing my shin and my calf getting a whipping.

*SCREAMED LIKE HELL* and turned around and started yanking out the stuff stuck on my leg. It was like those korean people eating the squid and its tentacles just stuck to you. And not knowing it was dangerous I used my fingers cos I was in a state of panic. (Thank God I didnt get secondary stings on my fingers) and SPRINTED all the way back to Ping, who started washing the sting with water. Thank goodness the pain subsided and the swelling started but disappeared after awhile.

This is my wonder sting. Swelling. But its gone now. :) *click for clearer view*

Went over to Kailua Beach Park after to get the lifeguard to spray vinegar solution thingy on the thing. Told me it wasn't dangerous and that it was common in the area. So I'm alright! No fever or pain or vomiting or anything. Just that there's this super UGLY red line on my shin now. I hope it doesnt scar me for life! :(

Ugly ugly go away... :(

Ok but other than that, we had a really awesome day! The weather was just absolutely perfect and Ping was a great host in showing us the entire windward side with all the tiny islands and just absolutely amazing houses. If only I had that amount of moneyyy... Sighhhhh...

Thanksgiving & Black Friday

Realised that I didnt blog much after Thanksgiving. haha! Maybe it's cos I was just too busy packing away all the shopping that I had no time to blog about it. hehe!

So went over to Jamie's house for thanksgiving where her husband cooked a really nice turkey meal. Delish! And we just sat there for a time of fellowship and movie watching. LOVE ACTUALLY! :) Oh and of course discuss our plans for black friday.

Eunice and Jamie! :)

For those who have no clue what black friday is... its basically a HUGEEEEE sale that happens throughout the US starting the day after thanksgiving. Malls open at 6am. Certain big names like MACY's and Old navy opening their stalls at 3am. Basically, its shopping MADNESS!

So Eun, Jamie and I met at the mall at 6.20am. And OMGoodness gracious me. We were 'late'. The queue for our vice, Victoria Secret already had lines that were SNAKING out of the shop. It was about 100m away from the shop ok.

Look, The shop can't even be seen, but its past lego. lol!

Ended up buying massive bags of stuff for OTHER people. hahaha! And shopped for a whopping 12 hours!!! Believe it or not, but I have broken my record and my wallet. hahahaha!

Our shopping by 10am. haha!

LOVES!

A mini Revelation

2009-12-03T13:11:00.001-08:00

So I was reading one of my friend's blogs and she had this short film up.

Its about secrets and why people keep them. The voids in their lives that make them do the things they do.

This film in thought provoking and I just felt compelled to share it. Maybe everyone should start sharing their secrets and filling up those voids in your life. :)

Le-dee-ohhh!

2009-12-01T15:31:00.000-08:00

Woah. I know. I'm gonna be sounding really retarded. I mean REALLY retarded. But I have never felt happier listening to Singapore radio. Thank You God and Mediacorp for putting up the live radio on the net once again, so I'm able to get my dose of Morning Express and Car Tunes

It's just been the LONGEST time since I heard anyone talk about the jams on the PIE and AYE. Traffic Updates! lol. Gosh. This is sooooo funny! lol. :)))) hehehehe!

My Glorious Craves

2009-11-30T12:44:00.000-08:00

This is horrid.

I sit here in my chair on a cold cold day thinking about scrumptious Xiao Long Bao from Lavender food court. Its Horrid.

Anyways, Here's my list.

Adding to that, I have Ice Lemon Tea, which I haven't drunk in months because in the states, it's just some unfound drink. I have NO idea why. Everything's just coke or punch. I'll punch them soon! hahahaha! Either that or they try to be 'health conscious' and gimme Iced tea with no sugar. -.-

Please book me NOW! And bring me to these places... Pweety please. :) *with cherries on top? ;) *

You're wonderful to me...

2009-11-29T23:34:00.000-08:00

Another weekend has passed. A super long one. Perhaps it was slightly too long.

Especially with all the hoo haa about Thanksgiving and giving thanks for those around you. Family and friends. It just makes us miss home more.

Now, the minds play tricks on us. It tells us, we can live like this forever - free and independent. But I honestly think, we've just passed the threshold of missing everyone + the fear of us forgetting people that has led to our weird thinking. The mind trying to console us. Oh wells. Its just alittle bit more. A little bit more. :)

On a side note, I've finally gotten the parcel! My lost music box from da bestfwennnnn!!! :) Its so pretty with the song that plays... "That's what friends are for!". :) Thanks Shaunie!

Now, I just need you to come here and carry my extra stuff back home for me. I NEED TO STOP SHOPPING. I think i'm gonna have mega luggage overweightttt! NOOOOOOOO! :(

Nerds need love too!

2009-11-29T00:54:00.000-08:00

Hahahaha! I stumbled upon this again. haha! SO FUNNY!!!!

You can read the whole post HERE.

But I just think its so cute. Hey! Everyone deserves a chance at love don't they!

Date a geek today! <3

You never know if you'd fall in love with one. :)

Moodless Swings

2009-11-28T17:01:00.000-08:00

I'm listless, tired, sleepy, moody, bored all whilst thinking about my wonderful interim report that is due like... TOMORROW. Tummy bloated with air and I feel sick. This, all after a day of shopping.

THIS SUCKS. :(

Sexy Frog Prince Kisses

2009-11-26T02:38:00.000-08:00

Before

The Sexy Frog Prince

After one too many flies...

Presenting.. the sexy frog prince. :)

Dearest Sexy Frog Prince,

You know I love your croaks, but then again, I think you've eaten one too many flies. So dearest sexy frog prince, please go clean out that tummy of yours filled with flies and don't swallow that many any more. It's not good for you. :( See the king of the lake and get him to give you his special remedy for spitting out those nasty nasty flies... :)

Love,
Princess. :)

On a funnier, lighter note,

You should take a look at this! It's MEGA FUNNY! hahaha

The most awesome mascot everrrr!!!

And please watch it with audio on. Not like Lewy, who laughed even without audio. But then again, it just means, that video is THAT good. lol!

You're bad. My random love

2009-11-23T16:50:00.000-08:00

I've kept you at the back of my mind for the longest time. I tried taking you out of my life 4 years ago. But it didn't seem to have worked. Just today, you appeared in my life once again. I'm captured. I'm captivated. I'm mesmerized.

Because now, I can't breathe easy. I'm Guilty. You make me wanna wanna wanna.... have One Love. :)

Mr Lee Ryan. I love you....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Yessa!!! Blue's gonna be reuniting! Hahahaha... Kan Chiong only right you all!... lol. :) Oh man.. those were the days... the wall of Blue in the room with everyday squabbles with Tanisha over who's cuter. Duncan or Lee. hehe! MY FIRST LOVE! :)

Money money money. I can go shop shop shop! Coach wallet came into my hands today! hahaha!

Faith

2009-11-21T23:59:00.000-08:00

Because I need to learn to LOVE

I'm just banging on the hope that one day, you'll just believe. :)

Everyday, I pray for the little little things that matter most.

You just need to believe...

2009-11-21T19:06:00.000-08:00

I stumbled upon this using StumbleUpon and found it to be so true! Sarah. Just be patient. hehehe! :)))

Let me hear your makan cheer!

2009-11-20T13:23:00.000-08:00

In Elisa Dolittle's words: "Lots of chocolate for me to eat! Oh wouldn't that be lovely!" :)

Sigh... I have got to stop looking at food blogs and stuff. Especially before lunch time because it just makes my tummy growl like no tomorrow. I bet if you sat around, you could probably hear my tummy calling for food. Doesn't help that I keep visiting Singaporean food blogs like ieatishootipost and other food places like TasteSpotting, thanks to Amber posting it on Rev's wall. haha!

我真的很想吃我的魚片湯...

And all the lovely kueh kuehs...

And my fave. Macaroons. LOVES!

- Photo Credits to Tastespotting and ieatishootipost

Because I wish you were here.

2009-11-20T00:22:00.000-08:00

The stars lean down to kiss you,
And I lie awake and miss you.
Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere.
'Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly,
But I'll miss your arms around me.
I'd send a postcard to you dear,
'Cause I wish you were here.

I'll watch the night turn light blue.
But it's not the same without you,
Because it takes two to whisper quietly,
The silence isn't so bad,
Till I look at my hands and feel sad,
'Cause the spaces between my fingers
Are right where yours fit perfectly.

I'll find repose in new ways,
Though I haven't slept in two days,
'Cause cold nostalgia chills me to the bone.
But drenched in Vanilla twilight,
I'll sit on the front porch all night,
Waist deep in thought because when I think of you.
I don't feel so alone.
I don't feel so alone.
I don't feel so alone.

As many times as I blink I'll think of you... tonight.
I'll think of you tonight.

When violet eyes get brighter,
And heavy wings grow lighter,
I'll taste the sky and feel alive again.
And I'll forget the world that I knew,
But I swear I won't forget you,
Oh if my voice could reach back through the past,
I'd whisper in your ear,
Oh darling I wish you were here.

- Owl City - Vanilla Twilight. :)

Revival

2009-11-19T17:06:00.000-08:00

Gosh. It's been too long. Wayy toooo longgg..

So much has happened in my life over the few months that this blog has been dead.

But I've finally seen the need to update once again. So I shall. :)

If you've missed out on my life over the past 2.5 months that I've been away in Hawaii. Go to

THE TRAVELLING BAND

to read up on my life's many adventures. I think this space shall be left more for private and personal stuff (like emo shit maybe?) that I shall not post on that shared site and bring down the mood of the whole blog. haha!

I've realised that living overseas may just not be the thing for me. Its only been 2.5 months and I already feel the need to get out. Perhaps the life here is too slow for me? I could live better in a modern city and not a paradise island. Maybe I just need to learn to relax? But then again, there's a limit as to how much I can relax yeah? I've already learnt to slow down! How much slower can I get?!?! Sigh...

ANYWAYS...

Don't get me wrong. I don't detest Hawaii or my time here AT ALL. Its just that, I don't think I could do this for the next 4 years of my life. Like in Uni something. Its just another week till being 2 months and 10 days from being home. :)

My Hokkien Mee and BBQ Chicken Wings are beckoning for me. For now, I shall live on instant mee. :)

One more. Just one more

2009-09-02T00:25:00.000-07:00

It's over. All over. School's out and I'm done. Just one more semester in Hawaii and my poly days are officially over. The whirlwind days of projects and assignments have passed. But when reality sets in that you're about to take another step in life, you kind of actually want to go back into that whirlwind because you've just gotten so used to it, you're really actually not that ready to head out yet. Yes. Oddly enough, I'm not ready to get out of poly. It's just all too fast.

The Hype of my life

2009-08-21T09:49:00.000-07:00

Actually my arms aren't so fat. Eun pushed it to the front!! DAM.

So Hype's FINALLY out and I must say, I'm pretty darn proud of it! Except for the fact the Eun, Amb and I had to carry 240 copies today to distribute around our sunny little island. Which was such an ass cos it was so dam heavy. hahaha! But huge thankie points to Samuel who totally drove to come to our rescue. haha!

Look at the amount of HYPE we had to carry man!!! lol.

Have not been updating much because the slew of projects was just too much (for abit) to even have time to blog blog blog. But now that it's finally ALL over (besides the exams), so I'm going to start again I guess. :))))

It's sad but after spending just about the past 18 years with Sarah Khaw every Sunday, I have to finally say goodbye buddy! Finally leaving all of us for FOUR years. FOUR. To go to Okanagan, Canada, to study and meet her rich old man. *yay for you!!!* *sobs for us!!* oh wells, what else can we do but wish her all the best aye... LOVE YOU WOMAN!!! :)))

You know we lurvas you! :)))

Anyways, besides this sad sad parting, other parts of my life have slowly progressed on to be happier and more satisfying each day. Fun stuffs like NDP and Pignics totally make me super duper uber happy. And the thought of Hawaii approaching is making me nervous. excited. nervous. excited. nervous. hehehe.

PIGnic :)

They are edible ok! Just that the shapes are kinda warped.lol.

The fun. The company. The madness.

Lewy and me!

Loves this! :)

NDP 2009

SARAH'S ULTIMATE FAVOURITE PICTURE!!!

Fishy Business

2009-08-08T10:01:00.000-07:00

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SIGN. :)))

I'mma backkk! Yay! It's finally feels so free.. Yet at the same time... my time to fly is nearing. Its about a month more before I'll be in 'hang loose' Hawaii. The feeling's starting to sink in more and more each day as I prepare to stay. My tickets, my visa, my clothes. Everything's slowly falling into place. :)

Anyways, headed over to Uncle Peter's Hatchery over at ONE PULAU UBIN today. It's his huge ass fishy farm or floating kelong off the shores of Changi Sailing Club. Sat in his speedy boat - Viva Jesu and had an awesome time walking planks and cruising in his awesome boat! :))))

Captain Peter Chua

Lovin' it!

His Hatchery

OK. Fine. I didn't catch those but still.. COOL.lol

I Love his fire bucket! haha.

The old folgies I went with. :)))

Old School Kitchen man!

To that very special Aunt

2009-07-12T01:42:00.000-07:00

Its my ah yee's birthday today and I bought her this amazingly cute book called : To that very special aunt, that had just about every single line describing her. As if it was written just for her. I don't know if it is true about every single aunt dear to you. But it certainly described her.

Here are just some of the things that were written in the book.

Aunts are sort of a bridge between children and grown-ups. They don't belong to either side and so can arrange compromises.

Aunts are inclined to side step your mother's threatening glances- and buy you another chocolate sundae ! :)

Aunts are the only people who can turn to your mother and father and say " Bosh! You did it when you were their age- and it didn't do you any harm!"

When parents hum and ha over a really beautiful, really expensive, outfit for you - it's often aunt who says "I'll go halves" :D

I just think its an absolutely cute book and like everyone should totally buy it for their aunt! Love ya Ah Yee!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :)))))

HONEY HONEY HONEY

2009-06-25T02:46:00.000-07:00

Went to visit Minty today at the trainers. He's been in Doggie "camp" for the past 2 weeks to train the pooch where to pee and shit. hahaha! And I met like the cutest dog there today. Name's Honey and she's a maltese with like little pink tip ears. OMG and she's adorable. Like i am so petrified of dogs but I couldn't resist carrying the pooch. hahaha! And she can dance like Charlie Chaplin. How cool. I want a doggie like her. haha!

She makes me wana get a doggie too... What am I to dooooooo!!!!????!!!

Men in White in Black

2009-06-23T08:08:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since i've last updated and a few things have changed.

1) I cut bangs!

2) I am a little more tan! (BIG YAY!)

3) I can drive a little better than I could before. haha! :)

But a few things still remain (or rather.. ONE)

1) School's stressing me

2) I'm still stressed

3) and I'M STILL STRESSED.

Haha. It's the holidays and I've only been up to a few things. And these are like the enjoyment parts. This holidays is mostly taken up by school and more school plus AYG. So I'm pretty tired.

But there's been a few things that have made me really happy!

- Treasures Youth Camp
* It was a break from school for me where I got a chance to really shift my focus back to God and look at all the choices I was making in life. So that was really good.

- Sing Song Bye Bye Felix
* Mega awesome night! It was just fun fun fun in our sleazy mafia gang KTV screaming Viva la vida at the top of our lungs. I love you all laaaa! :)))

- Waylon's Commissioning Ball
* It was really cool and I got to dress up like a princess. again! yay! haha. What more could I ask for? hahaha!

- Bintan Holiday!
* My real break from school but nonetheless it was still at the back of my mind. Enjoyed the time I spent with da family though! haha. And watersports!!! I'm TANNER NOW! haha. And I finally got to go snorkeling again! MY LOVE!!! ahhh! fishies fishies! all my colourful fishies! :))))))

I am too tired to go back to school and not forgetting Napfa's coming up. I need to exercise! lol.

HELLOOOOOOO HAWAIIIIIIIII

2009-06-08T09:49:00.000-07:00

Hi. Please support Cheryl's Aloha fund. I need sponsors. hahaha!

*Mum, at least I'm trying. :PPP

Music is sweet

2009-06-04T17:51:00.000-07:00

Had an awesome day yesterday. Went to have an interview with MTV VJ Utt :) Uber coolness! It was really one of the most easy going interviews I've ever done with anyone. (Not to mention he's a huge ass celebrity, I'm supposed to be gitteryyyyy!) haha. But it was really fun and the photoshoot after was super fun too! Utt is just too nice. :)))))))

Welcome YOUUUUU

2009-05-26T06:01:00.000-07:00

So it's welcome home to Minty! Ah Yee's newest addition to the already big family. haha! A 2 month plus old Golden Retriever that's not exactly like gold and has a short tail. But nonetheless, I'm still kinda scared and but it is definately kinda cute. I guess since it's gonna stay in my '2nd home', I'll probably have to get used to it and like learn to live with it. hehe!

Ok I shall grow up with this dog and like overcome that retarded fear of mine. I stroked it just now! hahahahaha!! :))) So proud of myself.

Cyclones. Tornadoes. Earthquakes.

2009-05-13T07:10:00.000-07:00

A year ago, it all happened.
Within a span of a week,
the Sichuan earthquake killed thousands.
Cyclone Nargis wiped out Myanmar.
The tornadoes in the US wrecked hundreds of homes.

Families ruined. Children trapped. Hopes crushed.
People feared for their lives,
worrying where their next meal would come from.

How was it possible,
that with a shake of the earth,
with a blow of the wind,
everything got ruined.

With my teevee turned on,
I watch the commemoration of the Sichuan earthquake
and realised just how precious life is.
A year has passed and another thing has come to try and take the world by storm.
Swine Flu.
and I wonder once again, how terrible is it going to be this time round.

This is a song written and sang by Chinese Pop singer David Tao.

It was a song that he wrote and sang with 9/11 happened years ago.
But up till today, it's still so true.

For those who don't understand Chinese,
in this song, he sings a prayer to the world.

A world where people are seeking hope.
Looking for love again.
Needing God.

I love this. Makes me think all the time. Chinese song I know!
Cheryl and Chinese don't match. haha! But it made sense to me.
Hope it did to you too. :)
Spread Love today.

Irritating peoples

2009-05-06T17:36:00.000-07:00

Some people are just so dam annoying. Ugh. Just give up your seat la! Other people need it more than you do.

Hello. It clearly states right above your big fat head that it is a PRIORITY seat. Priority! Oh goodness, you must be friggin' blind not to see it. And what does it say below those 2 words?

Pregnant woman. Old person. Person with child.

I DO NOT think that a teenager with a laptop in arm is more tired than an old lady who's carry a bunch of marketing. Oh for crying out loud, she woke up earlier than you, don't you pretend to sleep.

Some people are just plain idiotic.

A daring love story

2009-05-04T09:10:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love this. Have a watch. It just puts such a huge smile on your face. The imagery of a love story. :)

How a little girl tells her daddy that the princess has hope. She's found her prince charming. :)

Bite me.

2009-05-03T06:05:00.000-07:00

*Mario's face is pretty funneh! Throw fire starters at the centre green man! hahahahaha!

Finally finally finally, we had our Manila gather bbq thingy. It was quite sad that the girls turned up sooooooooo much earlier than the guys. haha! I think the first girl to arrive aka ME came at like 4.30 and like the first guy to arrive came at like... 6.45.

How nice is that right. haha. Make us cook for them! Damit. oh wells. It was great fun and Cheryl's a mega awesome cook. haha! :D

Woke up at friggin 6 in the morning today to head to Sentosa to cover some event. ZOMG. its like the earliest i've ever woken up to cover an event man! Maddness. haha. We were totally zonked out whilst heading over to Tanjong Beach. And the idiotic sun was scorching today.

Worst thing was that this genius here forgot the sunblock so i'm like some chao ta chicken now la. Ok no no. more like lobster. But it was really quite fun.

I cannot believe that these little kids at 8 years old are joining triathalons and like swimming 500m out in the open sea man! I was still playing with sandcastles then for crying out loud! lol.

I needsa writes me stories nows. now. now. now. Cheryl move your ass.

Thanks Friends.

2009-04-24T09:47:00.000-07:00

The world would be a lonely place
Without the one that puts a smile on your face
So hold me 'til the sun burns out
I won't be lonely when I'm down.

'Cause I've got you to make me feel stronger
When the days are rough and an hour feels much longer
Yeah when I've got you
Oh to make me feel better
When the nights are long they'll be easier together.

- I've Got You by McFly.

Thanks dudes/ dudettes. You make my life spectacular. :)))

Spinning right round baby right round.

2009-04-23T09:08:00.001-07:00

My head's spinning.
My world's spinning.
Everything's just a big huge blur.
This is sanity in an insane world.
Deadlines. Deadlines and more deadlines.
Its the 3rd year already, yet it still feels all the same to me.

How is that possible? Isn't it that as you do it more often you just get used to it more? It doesn't seem to be working that way! Not here.

I need life. Entertainment. Out. More out. I'm not ready yet. I'm scared. :(

Manila Mania - Intramuros

2009-04-20T07:32:00.001-07:00

Here are some photos that I took at Intramuros - a spanish ancient town in the heart of Metro Manila whilst I was there on a journalism study trip 2 weeks back. :) Many many many more but it'll slowly come up on this blog I guess. hehe!

The kids were just the cutest things in the world la. Like they live in the alleyway and are kids of the grocers so they were just playing along the road while the sun was setting and we happened to walk in. So they started posing and getting all fascinated by the cameras. Turned out to be pretty nice shots alot of them!

We felt for the kids so we ended up buying like 100 sweets for all of them. Definately a touching moment. :)

The hills are alive with the sound of freshies

2009-04-20T07:14:00.000-07:00

So school life has once again begun.
The routine of having to wake up every morning.
Think of what to wear, what to bring, who to meet, what to have for lunch.
Year 2's just flown right by me and now,
it's year 3.
Phew.
In a matter of time, it's gonna be me and the working world
Dam.
I really don't wana leave.
I don't wana grow up.
I think. I think.
I don't know what to think anymore... ...

Happy-ness

2009-04-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

She's elated from within.
With a smile plastered to the face.
You made her day.
A great great one.
Good morning world.
It's gonna be a good day. :))))

We never knew words could be so powerful. Up till now.

yay! I passed my BTT. Ford Laser.. Here I come. People on the road. Get lost! hahaha!

FMS FOC in a few hours! Freshies! Welcome! I'll be busy photoshopping and uploading pictures and photoshopping more and more!! Happy! :) I can't wait for tomorrow.

The sun will come out tomorrow. Betcha bottom dollar on it. :D

2009-03-22T05:44:00.000-07:00

MANILA in 11 hours time. excited yet stomach churning.. hmmm. Cheryl's going with a positive attitude. :) Pray for her.

UPLOAD ALREADY!!!!

2009-03-19T07:53:00.000-07:00

AHhhhhHHHHhh!! I am FREAKIN pissed! I cannot bloody understand why the videos are not uploading onto Final Cut or any other bloody software!! DAMIT. GOD HELP ME PLEASE! I need them out out out out out NOW!

For he's a jolly good fello!

2009-03-17T22:32:00.000-07:00

Yay! Work's done. And its like 5 more days to Philippines. Phew. Everything's going tooo fastttt!!! Soon hols will be over and like i'll be in year 3... Oh boy.

So like for the past one week i've been working at my school's IT fair thingy selling Lenovo lappys to year 1 kids. It was heck loads of fun I must say being like the only girl on the show floor at the Lenovo booth. (Well, all the way at least till Corine came to help me out the last 2 days. haha.) Playing guitar hero like the whole entire week has certainly made Boston and I like freaking pros la.

Of course being a guy Boston progressed faster and like totally went from not knowing how to play AT ALL to like playing at Hard mode. hahaha! All within the progression of 5 days. I being the bimbo and not liking computer games as much did a pretty good job as well I must say! haha. From beginner to like medium mode. lol! How fun. and I beat Han Qi! hahahaha.

Timbreeeeee quickly now.... Dinner and a lime martini. yay!

Cheryl wants to bake but is too lazy to clean up. Someone help me please. :)

Chao ta PIG

2009-03-09T08:55:00.000-07:00

SUPERRRR SUNBURNT. Like seriously right, if you meet me now right, and touch my arm or slap it. I will and swear will scream and like SMACK YOU. Freaking painful. haha. And don't ask me why I didn't put on sunblock because I rushed out of the house and then it just happened to be just one of the hottest days in the world la.

Worst of all, I was actually sitting under the umbrella and shade like the whole time and I don't know how or why, but I still got burnt. Haiz. Oh wells, it's all part of life. lol. At least I get darker, it's not all the time for me to get burnt. hehe. Just that it just hurts like mad right now. Damit.

Anyways it's a blog post all about golf because JI YAI SHIN from South Korea won the HSBC Women's Champions golf tournament. Yay! Like finally an Asian! hehe. No offence to like the international players. lol.

Photos are coming up soon, like tomorrow or something cos i'm just too tired right now. hehe.

HSBC, UOB, POSB, a perfect Golf game

2009-03-06T08:06:00.000-08:00

2nd day of the HSBC women's champions and Cheryl has become one heck of a roasted pork. I'm like sunburnt at my arms with really really odd tan lines. Due to the fact that my sleeves got folded and so my tan line on my right is in this really weird arc. hahaha!

Maybe I should like put sunblock on the parts that are already burnt tomorrow and like let the uneven parts tan out. haha! What do you think?

Anyways it was a really fun day out in the course and I got abit carried away chionging for autographs on caps of my favourite golfers out there. Got like 4 signatures today, including the world's No 1, 2 and 3. Lorena Ochoa, Yani Tseng and Paula Creamer respectively. :) hehe.

So one day if I go broke and really in the need for money, i'll sell them on ebay and make tons of moolah! haha. Pictures of the stuff and people like when i'm done uploading them and like 'editing' them if need be. :) only 2 more days to go so if you see me on Monday and I look like a roasted piece of char siew, don't laugh.

Anyways congrats to all the A level people for doing awesomely well! See I told you to chillax! And to those who didn't live up to your own expectations, its ok. God has other plans for you. I'm sure. He does everything with a reason. :) Shawn lee looks funny in a beanie. haha! :P

Almond biscuits without almonds

2009-03-06T07:57:00.000-08:00

Woah. Ok. This is really accurate, it's kinda scary. hahaha! Love it. TRY IT TOO! =)

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

Your view on yourself:
You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.

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 full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.

Ok, so I like agree with most of what is said here. And I especially like the true self part. My moods do swing, and like I CAN BE CALM OK. For people who think it isn't really possible for me to be like a dead battery. haha.

And for people who like are skeptical about me and my antics. Sorry to tell you, but even my personality test know they're true. I can't help it if I get high all the time ok!

Anyways, try this test out yourself. It really is pretty darn accurate! :)

Retreat

2009-03-03T09:51:00.000-08:00

Woah. Everything's just gone in a blink of an eye. Retreat's over, meeting's over, Year 2's over.
Manila's in 3 weeks. Yay!

I had a hell of a fun time at retreat. Sure we talked about the essentials and things that mattered tons to me. Things that left me in deep thought. Ways to improve. Ways to communicate. Way to follow God and lead people into following God as well.

But alas, it was also a time for me to let my hair down and relax with a buncha pals. To just be mad again (I mean a different mad from when I do school work). Like the fun, crazy, normal me kinda mad. To sing and laugh heartily. To tell jokes and do my indian accent. To entertain and to just chill. Haha.

I was happy again. Free. So thanks people, for like tolerating me for like the 3 days.haha! and kicking my butt up early in the morning to like CYCLE! (Zomg. Like exercise. I know. lol.)

Gonna start working soon at the Poly IT fairs selling Lenovo lappys. And i'm like da ONLY girl at NP selling computers la! Good or bad. Hmmmm. I've yet to decide. haha.

HSBC LPGA was today and WHOO HOO! Cheryl is one heck of a happy person. PAULA CREAMER signed her hat and she managed to take a picture of herrrr!! whoo hoo. (Paula Creamer by the way is like one of Cheryl's favourite favourite lady golfers. hehe)

*pictures up when I upload them. probably like 2 days from now after the women's champions is over.

YOU. never change.

2009-03-03T09:50:00.001-08:00

You really are still that same old sweet talker. Never failing to instigate feelings in a girl's heart. I wonder why...

Hell's Kitchen

2009-02-26T08:34:00.001-08:00

I gotta pack. Get ready. Make plans.

Yet, my butt isn't moving anywhere away from that blasted TV screen. Darn. SUPERRRR DUPERRRR LAZYYYYY. :P

Different Worlds

2009-02-25T19:54:00.000-08:00

I am like absolutely in love with the show Boys Over Flowers - the Korean version of Hana Yori Dango. haha! Yes! I'm finally free to once again watch my Korean dramas. kay la, gotta admit that the show is kinda childish and all. But hey, i'm like a total sucker for love stories and romance man.

Although Tanisha and I were just discussing how boys don't get the whole romance thing, kinda always letting us lose hope. haha! Girls are always imagining their wonderful wedding day, their dreamy first valentines etc etc. And no matter how much we say we don't want certain things, we actually still really really do. haha. (I know right, but girls are just all like that la.)

Whereas guys are just like the total opposite of this entire thing. They take it straight. A yes is a yes and a no is a no. That's final. Which can get pretty darn frustrating for girls yeah.

Ah oh wells, That's why they say Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.

Well, guys here's a BIG hint for you if you didn't already know, ALL GIRLS ARE ROMANTICS AT HEART NO MATTER HOW STRONG THEY SEEM TO BE. hehe. :)

Once more.

2009-02-25T01:36:00.000-08:00

Well once again, I've moved. And getting from one blog to another is just kinda tiring. But I pray that this one will last. haha. The task of writing every single day just kinda got to me but I think it's time for me to get away from that hiatus and start once more. With so much in mind, the best place to express it would be on a blog, after all, it is a platform for me to dream... I'll just let my dreams turn into reality. One step at a time. :)