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I am now a financial life planner with Great Eastern. Many must have been very surprised with this path that I chosen. Not just because they think that this isn’t a job for a fresh grad but… “Huh?? Insurance agent?”- was the most common response I got. Haha. Of course they were also many who were really cool with it and others who approached me for financial advice.

It was quite an obstacle for me to eventually decide on this path as I myself have a stigma towards insurance agents. I believe in insurance protection. Since young, I have been rather aquatinted with the idea of sound financial planning and life protection due to Mum’s influence and also due to personal reasons which I would love to share..

I am sure all of you would have thought of your own goals and aspirations before you decided to do something..Choosing this path, I wish to increase the awareness of financial planning, to educate (hopefully), to create relationships with people and hopefully be a positive impact to people around me. I don’t know how long I will take to fulfill this goal. All of you shall be my judge(:

Financial planning includes things like life planning for education, retirement, etc, savings and endowments, investments, life insurance, health insurance, risk management, business succession planning, financial related advisory and so much more. The team that I have joined is really an inspirational one(got lots to share too!(:) We focus on needs-based service which is helping people to review what they need before following up with recommendations!

Feel free to just ask me about anything and everything. I will gladly offer my help (:

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ouch I suddenly miss my Dad.. I miss him asking me how school is. I miss talking to him. Think about it... Vanilla Ice Cream Cone The big count down (: smile a sunny morning (: good morning :) I woke up feeling guilty this morning (really very guilty) but now I don't.. I just feel FAT.. lost sheep... It has been a while.. Milk with your cookies
Baked banana muffins yesterday and I went around giving them out to friends in school(: I was really afraid that the muffin would really suck but it was comforting to hear some good words from my friends. Baking can actually be quite a nerve-wrecking activity. Any slight mishap, like having butter that is not at the right temperature or creaming for too long/short or over baking will have a disastrous effect on the recipe. HA. Anyway, I was just thinking how everyone should always have a cup of milk with your cookies, muffins, cakes, brownies... . Drinking milk with all sorts of baked delicacies enhances the favour of the baked good by so so much. yummy!

Listening to the songs of Mayday's new album because I am going for their concerrrt!!! (I thinkk..)

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Baking Joy

Smile a Sunny Morning!
The song makes Jasmine and me happy in the morning(:
And I am especially happy when she sings it to me(:
(((((((: Enjoy!

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Hot Chai Tea Latte and Chilled Sandwich
I finally satisfied my week long craving for Coffee Bean chai tea latte and Provence sandwich today for dinner! I was looking forward to drinking coffee bean's chai tea as quite a few friends I asked, told me that the the chai tea from coffee bean is much better than the one at Starrbuck. During my search this week, I realise that there is actually so few coffee bean outlets in Singapore. Anyway, I felt that the aroma of coffee bean's chai tea is a lot stronger and feels more natural than the one at starbucks. Also, the sweetness of the starbucks one felt fake, like drinking chai tea flavoured sugar syrup. But I thought the one from coffee bean had abit too much of vanilaa taste..
Next was provence sandwich!((: I was there last Saturday to get the choco wassant but it was sold out and then the pretty pretty colourful chilled sandwiches in the chiller caught my eyes but I already had lunch.

I had a great dinner today but I think I am falling sick :( Was very very very busy this week and I am still trying to get things ready for my flea market tmr. I just saw the stall allocation plan and my stall is #$%^& lisolated at some corner which is quite very very very inaccessible.

F!

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Our Perfect God
Some things that happened over the past few days made me realise how mankind can be so imperfect. Even someone whom you see as a perfect role model can let you down. But I don't rant upon that because everyone makes mistakes. To me, they are neither failures nor are they incompetent. I don't judge and I won't. No one can be perfect, including myself, and this further reinforces how our God is great. And that only with Him, can one be close to perfection.
I can't deny the fact that I have let my friends, family and even myself down.. Ok. I don't wanna make this whole entry sound so emotional! It may be apparent how we are all susceptible to imperfections sooooooo stop putting the blame on others, accept whatever shit you are thrown at with an open heart(: and just loooveeeeee(:

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Singapore HeritageFest
The NUS Thai Music and Dance Ensemble took part in the Singapore HeritageFest performing 4 short dances from the 4 different parts of Thailand. Below is a video of Wayne and I performing Seungapor, a north-eastern Thai dance.

Our next performace will be on the 26/7, 5pm at Suntec city.

Come support us(:

Support Thai arts and culture(:

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Papa's Century Egg Porridge
I was in the kitchen helping my dad cook lunch 2 sundays before he passed away. My dad prepares our meals on Sunday and that was the first time I actually went into the kitchen to assist him. We were preparing centruy egg porridge and he was teaching me how to cook it. At that point of time, I didn't try my best to remember all the steps because I knew I would be spending the other Sundays-to-come with him in the kitchen. Unfortunately, my first time had to be the last one. Now, I am trying my best to recall all the details to my Dad's centruy egg porridge recipe(:Because back then my Dad was very clear and specific with his instructions, (making it as comprehensible as possible for a noob like me), I kind of just managed to record everything down onto my note book. Looking forward to cook it for my family soon and to bring back a part of papa to them.


My Birthday Cake
Long over due pictures that i have to wanna show off (: hehehe


2009: Happy pictures Without Dad, life at home has changed drastically. Dad used to be the one doing the daily marketing, planning our meals, taking care of grandma, repairing whatever that is needed to be repaired, basically taking charge of every family member's basic needs. Now that my Dad is not around, every family member has taken up new roles and responsibilities. My dad's work load, both at home and at work is now shared by 4 members of my family + a few relatives.. (So you can imagine how much work he has to do everyday...)
These few days, I have taken up the marketing role and my siblings and I have been to my Dad's office to learn about his business operations. I have been rather busy and right now I feel so tired both mentally and physically.
Getting invovled in whatever my daddy had to do just makes me ponder how he managed to juggle between providing for the family and dealing with work in the office, without complaining or without showing a hint of tiredness.

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My dad's sudden departure is hard to take. It has been a week since he left us. Sometimes, it still doesn't seem real at all that he is gone.. So I keep reminding myself that he is no long around. But I know that whenever I need him, he will always be around. When I need to talk to him, he will always listen. Whatever I am doing, he will be watching (:

"Papa, I will be strong for our family because I know that you are with me."

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AFK : 20june'09 -14july'09

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A victorious semi finals and a place in the finals tomorrow (:

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21-11 21-7

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21-15 21-18
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Been abit busy last week to blog. Had to finish up stuff at work as I am leaving for Thailand soon. And then I was indulging in the GSS (which no one should miss out on), had friends from thailand over for holiday. And then i baked cheesecake on Thurs and muffins today(((:
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五月天 - 一千个世纪
当时地球还年轻我们诞生荒凉大海里演化到了寒武纪我们长出脊椎和勇气某天我们开始踩出脚印学会双手拥抱学会爱情长出人类的心啊啊 我要和你一起走过一千个世纪每次诞生我都要与你相遇每次轮回都为你当时你我都野性我们学会用火和穴居後来帝国正崛起我们战乱之中更相依某天我们突然回忆过去我们只是两段平凡基因却爱的很美丽啊啊我要和你一起走过一千个世纪下一个我也许是人或蚂蚁每次诞生 我都要与你相遇每次轮回都是为你啊啊我要和你一起活过一千个世纪每次诞生都只有一个意义就是和你在一起在一起直到文明又毁灭一千世纪後的第一天伊甸园里肩并肩我们笑看太阳也熄灭

Thank you for yesterday(:

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As true as it is cliche
Even as words of encouragement may seem very cliche, it is always almost true. And when they tell you "practice makes perfect", practice! Then you will perfect it(:

When you get so frustrated with people telling you, "time will heal.." because all that matters is whatever that is happening right now? Time..does heal(:

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Bed? Supper Club
I just realised that the recently opened supper club in Singapore is different from the Bedsupper Club in Bangkok . Bedsupper club is one of the more expensive clubs in Bangkok. When I visted the one in Bangkok, I thought the concept was rather interesting.. but it's actually a copy of the supperclub (Speaking of copyright laws in Thailand, the econs department in school will photocopy the whole textbook for us free of charge). I still remember how Ed and I went to look for the Singaporean guys at the club. Had pretty good memories there and am hoping to visit the one in Singapore. I thought it would be really special to have dinner there on my birthday... but I will be stuck in Nakhom Pathom, Thailand. RAHRAHRAH. Maybe I'll have a candle on my mango and sticky rice by the roadside(:

Kim's (in white) t-shirt says "i love bed"
At that moment I really thought the price was such a rip off. Now I wished I bought it too.


















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RAH RAH RAH.
I just wanna scream. I wanna scream scream scream at so many people and at so many things! RAH.
A nice song just played on my itunes- light in your eyes.
I can still remember the first time and the many many times I listen to this song.. which brings back so much memories.
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Playing with flour
My sister is finally home after 3 weeks. Counting back 1 year, if I were to add the amount of days I share my room with my sister, I think it's only less than 30days. I do miss my sister very very much but it feels weird that now I have to share my room with someone. I just went to wake my sister up. Usually, she would be very very grumpy but still, I woke her up and we shared a strawberry tart (:

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Insomniac
It is 4am and I am still awake. Since the holiday started, I have been plagued with insomnia. I find it rather weird because I have been sleeping so well the past 21 years of my life, regardless of any pressure, difficulties or problems that have confronted me. I have been trying to find out what exactly the problem is. Right now, I can only attribute it to the fact that my room is fully exposed to daylight.. which keeps me awake once it is morning. I can't think of any other reason that is keeping me awake and it's disturbing.

Matcha
Now I know where to get the best green tea dessert(:
thank you..


Many things happened over the weekend, it's so hard to consolidate my thoughts. My head feels heavy and I am not looking forward to next week at all. I have been losing sleep very often these days, more than when I was stressed with assignments and exams. When I thought that this holiday could be a good break, I find myself having more things to attend to. Even when I have the luxury of time, there doesn't seem to be enough time for me do stuff or even to just lay on the couch to slack my day away.

My head hurts..


JC Basketball Finals
It was IJC upped against the formidable HCI at Jurong East sports hall ytd. The IJ boys have been fighting very hard to earn a spot in the finals against HC. Even though I do not know the boys personally, I wanted them to win so badly because I saw a great improvement in their game play, teamwork, as compared to last year. More importantly, they showed drive and passion for the game they were playing. After half time, it was clear the HC would win the match but the IJ boys defended well and gave a very good fight. In my heart, they are already champions, coming a very long way from being only top 8 last year to being the securing the runner up position for this year's Bball nationals. Well done boys!

Looking at the boys fight on the court reminded me of the once familiar display of rivalry, angst and arrogance.It reminded me of me. Of how I always fought to win. Of how I always wanted to do everything and anything so as to give nothing less than my best. These memories will be something of the past that I will always treasure and never forget. But above of that, I was also reminded of the tears shed, the joy shared and the friendship forged on the track. Something that will never be only memories of the past but will be held onto so tightly for the rest of my lifetime.

A confusing story to tell
I recommended a friend to have dinner at Nanbantei and I warned him that the husband and wife running the eatery are grumpy and rude and that if we were to make a second order, we would be charged an extra 20% of the total bill. When I went into Nanbantei 2 days ago, I didn't see the grumpy couple. Neither were we scolded for ordering our second, third and fourth helping. I thought to myself that maybe the review on the Internet (about the eatery) was already outdated.

Today, I went to Wasabi tei (also on the 5th floor of far east plaza) for dinner. And I realised that I made a (right) wrong recommendation to my friend. Wrong, because I was supposed to recommend my friend to go to Wasabi tei instead of Nanbantei. Right, because the food at Nanbantei is ichiban and we would have almost miss out on a great opportunity to dine there. confused?

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When I was studying for exams, I surfed the internet so often looking for good eats so as to reward myself for my hard work(: With Ochacha and Nabantei down, my to do list still doesn't get any shorter. Friends, you know what to do..
Please bare with my pictureless post. I took many pictures today but I thought they were quite ugly and I am too lazy to edit them now.

Ice cream galore
Anyway, our first stop was Ochacha. Like I said in my previous post, I have been wanting to go for green tea dessert at Ochacha. I am having mixed feelings over my visit. Trying only the (tasteless) green tea cotton cake was sufficient stop me from making my second visit. I barely completed my 3rd mouthful. Disappointed but am still loving matcha (:

Second stop: Earl Grey Ice-cream at Canele. Huge scoop of ice cream @$9. I like the first taste of the ice cream. The taste of earl grey scent kind of diminishes as you eat. I guess it's similar to drinking the tea, in which the scent of earl grey is always stronger than the taste? Anyway, the ice cream is too sweet for my liking.

Third stop: Coffee and Chocolate Stout at Tom's palate (after many samples of other flavours). Love both(: Had some samples of the other flavours too and I thought Granny's favourite was nice.. since b&j's choco chip cookie dough was once my all time fave(:

So much for satisfying our sweet tooth.

Feasting at Nanbantei
Cosy Japanese eatery on the fifth floor of far east plaza which serves mainly yakitori but with many side dishes too! The place may be small but they serve a wide variety of dishes. I feel quite guilty now that the 2 of us ate up to over $100 (about 8 varieties). ..and are still far from completing half of the menu. I am hoping to try every single dish on the menu so anyone, please date me out for dinner at Nabantei please!

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Still standing well after much setbacks

French Toast

I decided to treat myself to a good breakfast this morning because I woke up at 6am for a run(: Here is my capalang home-made french toast recipe: Dip bread into a mixture of 1 Egg+1tsp sugar+about half cup of milk then fry. yummy!

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Lazy sunday has got me doing nothing productive. I dragged myself out of the house this morning and I took naps everywhere I went. I was even struggling to stay awake while watching Monsters Inc. but eventually still fell alseep.
I think I am going to make a chocolate tomorrow.

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I had my second try at making tiramisu today. I haven't tasted it but I am sure it was better than my last try. One of the steps is to whip the egg white until stiff peaks formed. The last time, I didn't managed to whip the egg white well but after much research over the net, I realised how important it is to do the egg white properly.

Anyway, I kept going on and on over the egg white because I had to beat the egg white by hand and it drove me nuts. SO SO SO hard to describe the excruciating pain but it was something like a bit of lactic acid + brusting blood vessels on the whole of my right arm until my shoulders and neck and until my head. Try it for yourself, or you'll never know how painful it is. Okay. Enough said.
I've got 4 boxes of tiramisu in my fridge to be distributed tomorrow(:

วันนี้เย็นหลินทำขนมเค็ก ครั้งนี้เป็นครั้งที่สองที่เย็นหลินทำขนมเค็กเอง พรุ่งนี้จะแบ่งกันเพื่อนๆ

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