I will be!

sometimes I wonder if I'm suitable for the role I'm in.

sometimes I think I let everyone down, giving them doubt.

sometimes I think I should know more than I do.

sometimes I think I should do more than I did.

sometimes I think I'm really so hopeless.

sometimes I feel so small.

Everytime I feel these, I wish you were here.

That you're right by my side.

Holding my hand.

Speaking to me, advising me, comforting me.

Its during times like these, I really need you

keeping me strong, keeping me from staying on the ground,

keeping me filled, keeping me loved, keeping me going.

For you, I will keep persevering, I will pick myself up each time,

I will brush off the dust, I will continue learning, I will keep on growing...

to as high as I can go, even up to the skies...

I'll be patient, I'll be optimistic, I'll be stronger, I'll be wiser.

Flamming Birthday!

I would like to THANK everyone for the beautiful and thoughtful wishes and gifts! Really appreciate them wishes, and especially those who manage to turn up for drinks at Mao!

Was a really pleasant surprise from my dear buddies LW, EL & JK with the cake!! You guys really didn't have to, but Thank you still =)

D ever so delightful black forest choco cake!

Thank you JL for the pictures!! I know I can always count on you for capturing memorable moments ^^


Flamming something...sure did affect my motor skills....

baking frenzy

Wrecked havoc in the kitchen today. Baked a huge batch of choco chip cookies, made lagsana, and chocolate cake pudding...

chocolate cake pudding...(out done by my own dessert)

Managed to squeeze in a movie tis morning, titled "Hide & Seek". It's a thriller, which was really full of suspense. But unfortunately, I knew what the story was about, so I wasn't very scared...enjoyed the movie nonetheless. Its a movie I wouldn't mind watching a second time, which is really good for my standards cause I can never watch a movie the second time as I would fall asleep half way or just can't be bothered.

Apart from that, there's this korean drama, "personal preference" that I've been watching, but have to refrain from watching as I'd be capping the internet meter soon if I continue! Hearts the actor, Lee Min Ho....such a looker...but some how he looks kinda too soft..in a feminine way...haiz.. Mom suggested I check it out on mySoju, and since then, I've been hooked on the drama, even considering upgrading the internet meter...but nah...need to save on my dough..

Anyways, in case you're wondering, I didn't manage to go out during the weekend. Was a very good girl and stayed home as I suddenly had a tummy attack...felt sick & nauseous to the point I had to make a pack with God that if he takes away the pain & nausea, and I would stay home and behave. So we both kept our promise. Didn't have anyone to go out with either..so just as well...

Guilt trip down shopping lane...

Some how, what was supposedly a trip to buy gifts for uncle n auntie their birthday present, turned into a massive shopping trip...

1 scarf - portmans


Valleygirl

dotti
dotti

dotti

4 long sleeved shirts

1 pair of boots - kumfs

and some groceries

not forgetting, the previous day I got some tights n stockings...3 in total...

No more shopping till next year!!

Hmph...so much for telling a friend just the other night that I didnt have any problems with shopping!!

I can fight it, if I put my mind to it. Just waiting for this one dress to go on sale..which would be the next season, then that'll be me!

If you're wondering, I did manage to get a few items for uncle n auntie as gifts =)

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme more...

sometimes when you give & give & give, you're just left with nothing at all.... Now I just need to receive and refill my "giving" jar......I just need to find a way to get it refilled now...

Food?

Shopping?

Definitely wanna go home...................................... =(((

I can't wait to go back to Palmy, even more, back to KK!

R&R 2

I meet the cutest girl ever yesterday. She's only 2 and she's so chirpy, for some one who swallowed a hair clip, & amazingly intelligent. You should hear her say her name! Oh so adorable!!!

Then today, I met this mom who's got all brains, beauty, and heart! Love hearing her speak as well, especially in Dutch...

Work's getting more exciting! Had my own load of patients and managing my time well...still juggling very well with 3, but needing to improve on getting bulk work done in one go instead of constantly popping in n out of bed spaces. Spent an extra 2 hours at work getting some research done, cause my assignment went off topic.Thankfully, I've been given a few extra days to get it done!

Kitchen Haven

beloved fridge....never cease to empty...
some times u can even find 3 bottles of 2L milk! Freezers over packed...need to empty it one day...

our well stocked pantry! MW reckons it's the best one in Welly, so do I!
With cook books too...

I only just recently found out that the cutlery drawer has another layer to it!!
& I see chopsticks!!! OMG!

My little herb garden...thyme at both ends, followed by mints, then coriander and spring onion in the centre. Unfortunately, the Spring onion were not further developing & had to be disposed of service. However, dying coriander has been sprouting new young leaves!
Need to get a new pot of basil, as my current one is dead already...think the soil's too loose...

Today's dinner! Pork schnitzel w mixed veg and rice...same for lunch tomorrow!

Was informed this morning that I would be working the next 3 days in the morning...was so looking forward to my 2 days off then afternoon shifts...oh well...at least I can have the wkend off n maybe head to town and catch the sharp looking bar tender =D

A long wkend!

My weekend officially start on Thursday evening after work with a night in.

Friday

• body combat resulting in sore and aching body until today...
• groceries shopping for the big weekend
• baked choco chip cookies
• Ash n Mat took me to a pub, and met a few of their friends. A bottle of cider and a larg bowl of chips lasted me the whole night, while the rest had at least 3 drinks..gr8 company!

Saturday

• started preparing for the dinner (cold potato salad, sushi - with the help of AK & JL, mushroom soup, bruschetta)
• AK & JL stayed over
• arrival of guest, dinner, mingling, & rugby match between All blacks and Springbok
• visited Rain & spotted a super sharp bar tender (CM's friend apparently)
• met up with CM & AH at Red Square & met some of their friends
• went back to Rain for drinks
• ended the night at Garden Club with soaked, soapy shoes from a Get Wet Foam Party (which didn't apply for us cause we refused to get wet in the cold winter)

Sunday

• lunch at Cinta Malaysia - had Asseam Fish Soup, not my dish...had too much onions!
• AK & JL headed back home =(
  
• went to church & made dinner
  

potato & carrot mash, beans w aioli, peppered beef slices

Octy-puss!!

what the hack....all this time I've been hearing of "Octopus" during the Soccer World Cup, never would I have known it really is an living, swimming octopus, and not a human being......

Paul the Octopus!
(picture taken from Metro.co.uk)

Apparently this 8 tentacled sea creature has a reputation of predicting the winning team of the match...psychic? or just random coincidence?

Les Mills or Less Miles?

Today I'm officially a member of Les Mills...One of the gym personal called me yesterday, asking about my online registration (which was a randomly done out of boredom), and booked me for an appointment and managed to sign me up. Efficient.....another commission for him!

For what reason was I invoked in picking up their membership? I have no idea...possible answers would be to:

build my stamina

keep fit and healthy

sleep better at night

gain weight

tone up my body.

So I'm in this gym for the next 3 years, paying less than $100 a month, for unlimited classes, and I shall attempt to attend at least 2 classes a week. Shouldn't be too hard right? All I need to do is remember to eat right as well, so I don't fade into thin air....

riDON-KEYlously AISed

Met my cousin's friend, WW, for the 1st time after knowing her for 2 years through facebook. We met up for dinner at a Japanese Restaurant along Courtney Place. Service was slow, there was only 1 waitress up front on a busy Sunday night. Food was not too bad...serving portion was normal with mains costing under $20. Atmosphere there was quiet and warm...more like a family/casual dining experience.

then had ice cream at Kaffei Ais (Think that's how it's spelt), which is located a few doors down from this Jap Restaurant. Very busy, but doesn't have many seats for patrons. However, they sell a range of sorbets and gelatos. Home made. I had a scoop of Hazelnut gelato and it was lovely, but i found it a bit too powdery for me...made from powder meaning?? WW, on the other hand wanted the pistachi, but was sold out, so I think she got something else, which i can't remember. Price was around $3 a scoop. Was quite generous with their serving. A very quite and friendly staff! You could ask for a sample, which they gave a good serving as well =)

Choices - Kaffei Ais

Dessert was followed by Shrek Forever After -3D! So excited, I forgot to request for 3D tix when buying the tix, and only thought to check 10minutes before we went pass the check point. Thank goodness I got the tix to the movie we wanted. Enjoyed the movie tremendously! Some how, I still prefer the previous movies, as they were more entertaining. Still loved the character Rumpelstiltskin and his wigs, Puss and his charming wits, Donkey and his naivety, Shrek and his simplicity!

Rumpelstiltskin, & his entourage of witches

Friday nite

What does saline solution have to do with von Willebrand Disease, huh sir?! Putting my patient and their family into unnecessary distress so many times. Heartless.... I'll blame you if my patient has a phobia of coming back in the future, which touch wood, will not return again...

On a happier note, I met up with lovely EL, JK, and SK at starbucks!! Was so good to hang out with them again!

After that, I had to go meet MW and AH for dinner. We went to Roxy Cafe on Cuba St, which serves western dishes, steak, venison, lamb rump, and pork fillet. Reasonable priced for fine dining. AH knew one of the chefs working there, and we had complimentary drinks. Pretty friendly french waiter, but he wasn't very vigilant..I'll excuse him cause it was quite a busy night there. The environment was very noisy, and the meat was not tender. Alright service but food and atmosphere not so good.

After dinner we went to Fidel's for dessert, the atmosphere there was superb...very romantic settings, warm, and quiet. Quite popular among Wellingtonians. They have outdoor areas, which are protected from wind and rain. As for food, they serve cakes, breakfast, snacks, and range of pizza. I'd say they have good service and average food.

Stacks of 20kg cheese I think...at moore & wilson's



This is the absolutely best hot choco from scopa




Pork schnitzel w mash, beans, & omelet


Fidel's Cafe, used to be a barber shop

randoms and ramblings (R&R)

Been having horrifyingly ghastly dreams of when clashes of the spiritual world and human world the past few nights, that its come to the point, where I'm so exhausted and increasingly annoyed as well as frustrated, that I could really give them a piece of my mind. Cause I know I've got God beside me and He's BIGGER than them!

Apart from that, I'm slightly less stress now that I've finally gotten my 6 short reports completed and printed, and ready for submission tomorrow morning. A morning shift at work that I'm not really looking forward to. Then will be having afternoon tea with EL and JK!! So looking forward to seeing them both!!! Followed with a weekly meet for dinner in town with AH and MW, my two fab welly buddies who're simply such awesome. They've been showing me bits and pieces of Welly and Lower Hutt!

Some how my phone cam has managed to set itself into a weird setting that I cant transfer my pix to the comp!! Haish!! another pictureless blorggggg....