Driving class

About 3 weeks ago, Sijin and I enrolled in Bukit Batok Driving Center for driving lessons. I realised that learning driving from a school is much more expensive as compared to learning from a private instructor. The registration fee alone costs $86 and it is complusory to attend 4 theory lessons when you enroll in driving school even if you have already passed the theory tests . This apply to my case. 3 years back I have already passed my basic theory test but now I have to seat through 4 theory lessons and each lessons cost about $18. It is soooo expensive.

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Today, I have attended 2 final theory classes - One in the morning and the other in the afternoon. And previously, I have already attended 2 basic theory classes with Sijin. Thus, I have completed the 4 theory classes. Now what I need to do is to take the final theory evaluation test before proceeding to take my final theory test which is on 20th Mar 2008. Thereafter, I will be able to book my practical test date. So troublesome!

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But now I am having some problem applying for my provisional diving liscence (PDL), which I need before I can practice driving on the road. In order to get the PDL, I need to pass an eyesight test and pay $25. The sad case is that I can't pass the eyeright test. I have no problem with the colour test but when it comes to distance reading, I have some problem. So now I need to make a new spec before I can apply for my PDL again. And this hinder my schedule. Haiz....

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I gonna try to hunt for a spec frame tmr and then on thur I gonna go down to Paris Miki to get my lenses. Hopefully everything will be settled by this week. Pray hard that I can get my PDL asap!!!

Updates over the past 2 weeks

19th Jan 2008, Saturday

Fangqi invited a few of her close friends and I for a Dim Sum buffet at Goodwoodpark Hotel. This is a get-together session to celebrate her ROM which was held a few days before. The food at the hotel is nice especially the durian pudding. So yummy! After the buffet, I went to Suntec City to meet Huiyue for career fair 2008. She will be graduating at the end of April so she plans to look for a job. Here are some pictures taken at Goodwoodpark Hotel:

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Fangqi and her hubby

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20th Jan 2008, Sunday

Dear and I went to the Carlton Wedding Fair 2008 in the afternoon. The event was from 1.30pm to 5.30 pm. It costs $20 nett per couple who pays by UOB card. I find it value for money as this fair provides fashion show, buffet lunch, door gift and a tour of the wedding site. The fashion show was good. We were seating right in front of the stage so we got a great view of all the models. The models are beautiful and some of the gowns are nice. The buffet lunch was prepared by Wah Lok. It was very delicious especially the Shark Fin Soup. Yummy! They mainly served chinese food. There were also a wide varieties of dessert such as cheese cakes, tiramisu, chocolate cake, durian cakes, honey drew sago......simply mouth watering!

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However, the people there were ultra kiasu. You must really chong to get food. We didn't manage to try about 4 to 5 dishes as some inconsiderate people just pile up as much food as possible on their plates. Some can even juggle 4 plates with both of their hands. Applaud! Although it was really stressful to have to fight to get food over the lunch buffet, overall, the wedding fair was good.

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This is the door gift for every couple. Inside includes wedding magazines, a rose, vouchers, shampoo sample and figuries

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21st Jan 2008, Monday
Today, I met up with Jezlin for shopping at Vivo City at noon. After shopping for a couple of hours there, we headed to orchard to continue our spree.

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This is a cute little Chow Chow that I saw at Pet Lovers at Vivo. I simply luv this dog. So chubby!

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This bulldog looks so bored and kinda sad

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I luv ham ham too. This ham ham is so flurry and rounded like a ball.

This is a really cute one. Spotted this ham ham taking a nap. So adorable!
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That's lovely Jezlin eating her fish soup

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23rd Jan 2008, Wednesday

Finally, I met up with Jinling! I can't remember when was the last time that I met her. I think we have not met for more than a year! It was really nice to see her again. She is becoming thinner! Must eat more. She said she is too stressed up with work and her part-time study at SIM.

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Anyway, we went to Ichiba Sushi at Wisma to have dinner and thereafter, we just shop in town. I had a great time going out with her. Miss her so much!

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24th Jan 2008, Thursday

Today, I accompanied my sister to her secondary school to get her O'level result. It was quite upsetting that she failed her English. She got a D7 for her English but the rest of her results were quite good. She got 4 As and 1B for her other subjects. She is very depressed over her results as she would not be able to join the direct poly admission program (DPA) to ngee ann accountancy. She has to pass her english in order to go into DPA but now......The DPA program is supposed to start next week and now she does not have to attend anymore.

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I helped her called up NP to enquire if we could appeal. The staff said that we could appeal for conditional admission under DAE but the chances are low. Moreover, the DAE results will only be known in late mar or early apr. They advised us to apply for DAE as well as JAE (Joint admission program) just in case she didn't get the DAE, she can still fall back on the JAE courses. The JAE results will be known in Feb which is much earlier than the DAE. I accompanied her to np to apply for both programs. For the DAE, she has to retake her English O'level as a private candidate this year.

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Ever since the release of her O'level result, my sister seems to be very dejected. I wonder how I can cheer her up.
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Relationship

Recently, there is some serious problem between my aunt and uncle. Apparently, there is a 3rd party involved. The 3rd party is staying at their house. They actually rented out a room to this woman. If I am not wrong my uncle actually committed adultery with her. This makes my aunt extremely upset. The worst thing is my uncle and aunt actually fighted and my aunt ended up injured twice. The worst injury was yesterday. She was bruised quite seriously and had to be sent to the hospital. Now she is under protection against my uncle.

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I actually saw my uncle at Suntec yesterday. He was squating down and eating chips. He looked totally in dazed. When he saw me, he was shocked. He told me he was waiting for someone. I wondered if he was waiting for that woman. Then he told me not to tell my aunt about it. I just can't believe that a couple that has been together for more than 20 years will end up this way. It is very scary indeed. I have heard many more horror stories about married couples - all ended up in tragedies. This makes me lose faith in marriage. I wonder why would couples who are so loving during courtship will end up in divorce after marriage. If its going to be this way, then why marry in the first place?

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I think it is really difficult to maintain a good marriage. A lot of people say that man changes after marriage. They will be a totally different person. ( It could be good or bad). Normally, a divorce is due to a 3rd party. And the person who wavered is usually the man. I just don't understand why guys are so easily tempted. Some men who wavered even blamed their wifes for not maintaining their attractiveness, not being understanding enough, too naggy, too boring etc. All the excuses!!! This just sound like guys are a bunch of idiots.

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When I was young, I used to picture a relationship like a fairytale. But now I realised that no such thing exist. My bf does treat me quite well but its nothing like what you see in a sweet romance movie or fairytale. This is reality. There are so many things that I hate in a guy. For instance:

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1) Petty

2) MCP

3) Stingy

4) Ungentlemanly

5) Disrespectful

and many more....

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Essentially, what I want to say is: all girls out there must really open their eyes wide enough to look out for the right one. And if they really found the right guy, they must cherish the person and maintain the relationship.

Fangqi's ROM [15th Jan 2008]

Today, I went for Fangqi's ROM at the registry of marriage. It is really nice to see your close friend get married. I am very happy for Fangqi and Jamin. They are so compatible for each other. I am sure they will have a very happy marriage. Here are some pictures taken at the ROM:

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Food food food....

Last Thursday

Last Thursday, I went to meet dear after his class for dinner. We had dessert at Ice Monster at PS. It is a taiwan ice dessert. Here's the pictures:

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The aquarium at the cafe

That's me

The dessert. It is very nice but kinda expensive. It costs $6.50. Its durian and mango ice dessert.
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Sunday

I have dinner with my mum, sister and brother at one of our house hawker centre. It is quite nice to have my brother joining us for dinner. Normally, he prefers to eat alone or with his friends.
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That's my brother eating his Fu Jian Noodle

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I bought these goodies for dear to eat. The taiwan egg roll is very yummy but it costs $7 plus. A bit expensive

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Today
Today, I went to meet dear again after his class. We went to have dinner at a food court opposite National Library.

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I love these dishes. Really yummy. The stingay cost $10 but the portion is a lot. The Sze Chuan chicken costs $6 and the Sambal Kan Kong costs $6 too. It is value for $.

He drew this using a eyeliner at watson on my arm. Luckily, its removable. I won't want to have a tatoo

I bought this top. Cost $23.

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I bought this Kose White Mask at Bugis BHG. Decided to give it a shot. The effect is not bad. It costs $35

I tried the mask on him. Heehee...