World Cup Blues

England lost! and i felt kinda sad really... especially when the players all started crying. I don't even like football, for goodness sakes, why i'm feeling down is completely beyond me! I must say, BBC really knows how to choose the appropriate sad music!

Currently eating: Krispy Kremes..YUMMY!

Phalaenopsis Phillippinensis

I have just acquired a new orchid, this time a nice white robust one... with a strong stem, unlike my purple one who seems to have a rather weak constitution. My baby bloomed another flower today and I am now awaiting expectantly for the other 2 buds to bloom too. Why they call this particular species Moth orchids baffles me.. do they resemble moths in any way? Anyhows, am trying out my new orchid fertiliser that i bought from the Windsor Seville Gardens..hope this wonder plant steroid concoction is worth the 5 quid for a miniature bottle!

For 130.50 pounds...

Graduation Ball was yesterday, and to start things off, it was a wet and windy day. Fine. We can live with that. Then all the cab companies around my area went on strike and we couldn't get a single cab. Not 1. Zilch. There i was, panicking away, 5 of us standing by the road..flagging down NO cab. Fine. Luckily we've got Laurel. (Hee) Into the Polo we went. 5 of us plus Laurie. Definitely illegal. Packed like a tin of sardines about to explode...and the car was heavy (according to Laurie) haha..poor girl..cannot brake properly, nor could accelerate..

We eventually got there, unloaded ourselves (much to Laurel's delight!!!) and started our "glamourous" entrance to ... ... SHEPHERD'S HALL ... (its the hospital staff canteen btw) well, at least they tried...by moving all the tables to the side and hoping no one would notice..haha..."i would like 2 eggs.." muttered Chris, "..and a sausage" said I. Well, after all it is THE place for cheap oily-coronary causing-1000 calories fry-up...

Then, we had to take our year photo in the garden (which on a nice day is a brilliant idea) but on a wet, rainy day is certainly unenjoyable...plus walk across Westminster Bridge (still raining) to get our boat to Greenwich...

Finally things started picking up...wine and nibbles...the rain ceased once we got to Greenwich, the painted hall was beautiful...just when we got all excited...DAMN, didn't win any raffle prize...the risotto was crunchy..the apple torte was chao-da (burnt) and the shiraz was un-drinkable...couldn't they have gotten a good merlot instead?!?

Well, got tired of being hungry and indulged myself in the good company instead. It was nice chatting to everyone again especially since we've all been in hibernation for the past 1 month prior to the exams.. caught up with everyone i wanted to catch up with...oogled at all the nice dresses and shoes..bought an overpriced photo of us for 10 quid..(ok..it was a nice photo)...

The highlight of the evening was - SUPPER..heheh..we were kinda hungry ok...considering it was the first time i've ever had to eat crunchy rice crispy type risotto! wonton mee never tasted that good... then it was off to bed, or not for some...i guess food still is the centre of all singaporean friendships, no?

Too lazy to upload my photos from my (new) camera, or rather my geriatric computer cannot handle it...will just pinch the photos from christine for now..hee.

Currently eating: The very last Corne Port Royal chocolate...sob...

My feet are killing me

After my traumatic injury to my foot (courtesy of GHW), and spending the night in 2.5" heels, i am now unable to extend my big toe. ouch. it hurts. no amount of corne port royal has been able to alleviate this pain!!! speaking of which, i need more of these, so anyone going to belgium, please tell me!!!

the weather's gone crap again...so i'll be grouchy till then!

9 days of cleaning

After 9 whole days of cleaning (i barely even left the apt), my stress levels have gone down to normal, and the apt is spick and span, shining from all the polishing and the Cif, Flash, Vanish and Cilit Bang products. Boy, will my aunt be pleased at how i've returned the sty to being bug-free. Am i proud of myself. OCD, Mei-mei and Bev holler...

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

Current filled with: Krispy Kremes (my self control failed me again), trifle, indian curry & naan, linguini pescatore, belgian chocolate...and i'm supposed to be on a diet. chey.