Wednesday, December 17, 2008 1:16 AM


I am officially backed from the Heroes camp! Finally, I could have ample of rest with me sleeping anytime I want. I am freaking tired and exhausted that I slept straight from the late afternoon till 10 pm at night. But then, I am still quite sleepy right now. I guess it is quite hard to catch up with the amount of hours that I have missed sleeping during the camp.

Anyway, I pretty glad that I could eat to my fill right now. I agree with what Qin has said, I am obsesses with food. But I do not see what is wrong of being this way. I am so happy that I no longer have to go to bed with an empty stomach, and I even have the option to decide what kind of food could gain entry to my stomach. Finally my suffering of being hungry all the time has ended.

I did a lot of reflection during the days in camp. I thought through a lot of things that have happened around me, but I am still a bit shaken with what that has been happening around me now. I am so confused with my problems that I am very lost right now. But I am glad that Joanne helps me a lot by giving her opinion and advice to me. Thanks Joanne. I am so glad that I have a listening ear when I was so freaking sad and emo during camp. I know that at least there is someone who could understand me, someone who I could dump all my problems into. Joanne, you are my good dustbin!

Seriously, I do not enjoy this Heroes camp. Things were way different as compared to the OASIS camp; I still think that OASIS camp is the best. Time seems to pass very quickly this time round, and I feel that I have been isolated from the society from some time. This is similar to what I have experienced when I just came back from Kolkata. I felt that I totally waste the $140; I could use this money to feast instead. I am currently so broke after the camp! I am so dead. How am I going to survive for this week?

-siqi

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Friday, December 12, 2008 10:06 PM


I woke up at 6 plus close to 7 in the morning to attend my mathematics tuition at my tutor’s house. We were basically practicing on Integration, which I have not touched for a very long time. My mind was in a blank and I started to roll my eyes whenever I finished reading each question. I guess it is time I have to start my revision for my subject.


I went with Qin to study at the library after that, before I went on to meet my friends. At least I did study a bit today, unlike my previous days which I slacked and do nothing. I am totally like a parasite! I met my friends outside Seoul Garden at 12pm, but surprisingly, I was the first girl to arrive. Aloysius and Wee Yang have already reached before me; they were right on the time. I am so damn surprise that both Phoebe and Naquiyah are not the latest, Joanne is the latest among all of us. But never mind, we started to feast without the late comers. As compared to the previous trip for the steamboat, I eat relatively lesser. I felt kind if sick after eating tons of meats and prawns. So, I did not eat much. But I still can finish my 6 scoops of ice-cream!


Initially, we wanted to go cycling at East Coast Park. But considering the transport time to and fro the place, we then switched our venue to Pasir Ris Park instead. However upon reaching E-hub, we decided to go for a movie instead. Due to the movie timing, we chose to watch ‘The Day the Earth Stood still’. Seriously, this is the ever worst movie I have ever watched so far.


Previously, I thought that the movies ‘The Butterfly Lovers’ and ‘High School Musical 3’ suck, but this very movie is worst. This movie has no content, the characters have no looks, and the scenario sucks. Overall, this movie is totally a waste of my $6. I really cannot understand why I am watching this movie; I am so regret right now.


Even though I dislike taking neo-print, I took it for the sake of taking. I mean since we are out as a group, we should then take it altogether. I am so glad that there are no unglam photos or whatsoever. I really have so much fun today with the India trip friends. I like hanging out with them. Yeah! Wo men shi SUPERMEN!

-siqi

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2:55 PM


went to read a few people's blog and i realise that MOST of them think that the biting part in Quartine is damn gross (ps: i know zixu will never agree with me about this)


had tutions this week, and also caregroup ( PM) and also went out with dear
okay, i know that i am kind of distracted from my school work, BUT the reason behind this is simple . . .
Because i know what is more important for me right now
In my life, I always thought that education or perhaps school grade is the most important
okay, i mean the result for my A Level is still important
but there are some more things i need to know before i finally grauduate
perhaps the few days of working let me realise the cruelty of th society, it is really damn heartless . . . it is not that wonderful as what i thought intially
so i will have to learn about many things so that i can protect and survive in the society


sound mature right ? lol =)


i am going to SSS tomorrow for four days, i am so excited !!!
but i m going to miss my dear a lot
i feel so blessed


i have some changes to my camp objectives *


Dec 2008 camp OBJECTIVE(s):
1) More Faith in God
- i will stand firm in times of troubles or problem
- believe that God provide the best plan for me
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2) Courage to stand out of my comfort zone
- socialise with people whom i don't know well
etc. people in other cg or unit
- share the gospel with other people, especailly classmates

3) Serving
- more generous in helping others and serving God

4) For a vision in the coming year 2009

siqin

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Thursday, December 11, 2008 8:04 PM


I am so glad that my mother is quite responsive toward accepting Christ. I was having my dinner with my mother at a nearby coffee shop; where I asked her if there is a possibility for her to receive Christ. Guess what my mother have reply? She said that she still cannot feel the presence of God yet, BUT she thinks after she would be able to get the feeling after visiting the church a few more times. I am so damn happy! My dream of getting my mother to receive Christ is drawing close! I really hope that my mother would want to attend a Christmas celebration at my aunt’s church this month, I hope she can feel God presence. I pray that God can continue to stir her heart, pray that she would make the first step to open her heart to God. Amen.

-siqi

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:09 PM


tagged by Nicole very long time ago . . . . . .


a) Answer the questions below, do a Google Image search with your answer, take a picture from the first page of results, and do it with minimal words of explanation.


b) Tag 5 other people to do the same once you’ve finished answering every question.


1) The age you will be on your next birthday:

I am going to be 18 soon ~ I want to go clubbing legally

2) A place you will like to travel to:

I want go Paris with the person i love

3) Your favourite place:

any cafe that has air-con and has a nice environment

4) Your favourite food:

i lurbb subway food . . . it is healthier than other fast food

5) Your favourite pet:

Dogs are cute . . . aww

6) Your favourite colour combination:
black & white
7) Your favourite piece of clothing:

i like to wear skinny jeans
nice and simple =)

8) Your all time favourite song:

Truth by arashi


9) Your all time favourite TV show:


Hana Yori Dango 1, 2 & Final
10) The town in which you live:
not really a town . . .Tampines

11) Your screen name / nickname:
seem like the cat is also called Xiao Yun
12) Your first job:
foodstore assistant
13) Your dream job:

Teacher
14) A bad habit you have:
eating supper before i sleep
15) Your worst fear:
ghost
16) The one thing you will like to do before you die:
wear wedding gown
they are so beautiful ~

tagged the following people to do this quiz:
1) Xinyi
2) Keiko
3) Xue Er
4) Yenlin
5) Jake

SiQin

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Tuesday, December 09, 2008 12:05 AM


Day 08 (Friday, 21 Nov2008)


It was the very last day we were going to stay in India. Seriously, I can’t bear to leave that place. I am so used to the temperature there, the weather, the time and even the food there. I felt so comfortable staying there without any slightest form of stress. I do not want to go home.
We were late because most of us did not have a good night sleep yesterday. Serve us right for squeezing into one small room. I was having a tough time trying to pack up my stuff into my luggage; I have too many things all around our room. Fortunately, I was able to pack up all my things in time and leave for our first destination.


We went to the flower market which I hated the most. I thought that it would be a beautiful place since it was filled with flowers, but who could imagine all the houseflies and muddy ground, with a stinky smell filling all over the place. It was atrocious. I was glad that we went there for a short while before we went to the India Museum. It was quite boring for me since I am not into history at all. I am not amazed with what they had displayed; I just do not know how to appreciate art. We visit almost all the halls before we bought some souvenir. I bought this Buddha head souvenir which cost merely a few Singapore dollars. So, at least I did have something which looks quite artistic for my father. I guess it should be nice since it was from a museum anyway.


We had a late lunch at the Tiara restaurants which I like a lot. Everything seems so nice about the place; the toilets; the food; the chairs and the service provided. It was great in every way! It feels good to have people to serve me! I feel good! We then did some stupid feedback form before we head to our next destination, our hotel. We were only given a short period of time to check out of the hotel. So, every one of us were rushing like crazy, stuffing our things into their bag. However for our case, we were quite well prepared and organized. We were able to pack our things into our luggage nicely and in an orderly manner because we always pack our luggage at the end of the day. See, I am quite well organized in my work.


We then load our entire luggage into the coach, and then we head to the new market. It was freaking crowded with lots of people and goods. I bought a whole roll of bangles at a very low rate. The initial price the seller offered was 300 rupees for one roll. However, our tour guide managed to get a price of 25 rupees a roll for us after much negotiating. She was great in bargaining for a good price!


We left the new market to a huge shopping mall, where we have our final stop there. We had our dinner over there, as well as some shopping. I wanted to get some clothes from the mall, but the mall simply has shops selling male’s clothing than female ones. This was so unfair! I could not get anything much from the mall, except some accessories such as a few pairs of ear rings, some bangles and a bracelet. The bracelet was for my mother, while I bought some accessories for Qin.


Time flew very quickly; it was the time for us to head to the airport. We were kind of late, so our bus driver went on dashing on the road. We took our luggage, and we checked in. I cannot believe that we have to go through that kind of security check; we have to wait so long for the freaking flight.


I guess it was the most unlucky day I have ever been. I was arranged to sit with the president and the VP of the interact club. Damn shit! The people whom I hated the most were sitting just right beside me. Kar Wee was then trying to ask the others if they need to ‘save’ me. During that moment, I freaked out. I am overwhelmed by the fact that I am going to be the brightest ‘light bulb’ ever on board, so I request Dean to change his seat with me. Fortunately he agreed to it, and then I moved to join Wee Yang and Aloysius.


The feeling of going home was terrible. I could feel all the stress even I was on board the flight. I really do not want to go home. By the time I reached Singapore, it would have already been 6 plus in the morning.


I was surprise with the ‘efficiency’ the Singapore airport has. After alighted from my plane and visited to the washroom, my luggage has already gone twice around the belt! How amazing! My father and Qin were here to fetch me, and I am so glad about it. Time for me to head home and get a rest. End of story.

-siqi

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Monday, December 08, 2008 11:28 PM


all will begin from last Sunday when i went for 08S21 BBQ !!!
also to celebrate my dear Yenlin's birthday, Happy Belated Birthday Gal
lurbb her a lot . . . as my good friend
stay until quite late but i really enjoy myself
but think of the consequences . . . i ate too much food ! omg ! the want to laugh but cannot - kind ok look


Monday was the last day and that day was horrible to the max
don't ask me why because it is kind of internal problem in flex okay
went watch movie, Wild Child ( should be)
i realise i have been watching movie all the while, from Quaratine( not sure of spelling), City of Ember and Wild Child. I m going to watch again . . .

siqin, i look kind of tired

omg! i want watch Twilight with the cg people

can't remeber which day because i have been going out everyday so i m not mugging at home okay !!!
well, i didn't really study because i m too bust working
this is me
went out with Benson
okay, i will confess that i m attached to him
but i won't reveal much details

Work at Borders Expo Holiday Sale since friday to monday
monday was public holiday whoich means double pay . . damn happy
i like to eat food from Subway !!! omg . . . seem to be influenced by Shi Han
had a great time there, not including the standing stuff
know quite a lot of people, especially those that belongs to the same team like Zac, Brenda, Kirul (don't know how to spell), Wei shen, . . . . . . had a lot of jokes and stuff =)
but what really suprise me was the visit by people who know me
I APPRECIATE THEM A LOT !!!
i was wearing spec on the first few days
i know i look damn nerdy, that's why i hate it a lot

Borders provise breakfast and we get paid when we are eating them, good deal right
Joanne and Siqi eating curry puff ( yesterday breakfast)
classic picture, you don't get this kind of picture often okay
Siqin's reflection 1

siqin's reflection 2

i bought some books from the sale, my group actually hid them behind since the day we start unpacking the books ( i know we are smart)

something that really touched me most was that Benson came to visit me
it was totally a suprise
before i start working, i already told him not to come because he will have to travel dam far and he said okay. So like working time i will be sms-ing him to chat. But when i was packing books halfway on Sunday evening, one guy just suddenly came to my side and took a book. I don;t know why suddenly i just looked up( because i usually ignored them) and i saw him. I was like " eh . . . what are you doing here?" i was totally suprised and i m very happy about it =) had dinner with him ( though he didn't really eat) and also get to know one of his best friends.

waiting for my payroll . . .


6natures_Big girl dont cry - Jeen
i start to like this job because i hear it everyday, almost everyday




I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden

another which i like though this song is quite sometime ago


Siqin

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Saturday, December 06, 2008 1:15 AM


as most of you know, i finish my receptionist job already and now in my next temp. job
4th of Dec is indeed an unluckily day for me, and was also very busy
i woke up very late in the morning because i slept very late the previous night
then after that went meet Benson for lunch at Bugis
and the moment i wanted to leave, it started to rain
worst is that i forgot to bring my umbrella, i leave it to dry and forget to take it out with me that day
so i took bus 12 back and guess what, it took me more than 1 and half hour to get to downtown east, E hub
and, again, the moment i step out of the bus, it started to pour again
so i decided to alight at White Sand instead
wanted to but a shawl for myself but i ended up buying umbrella instead
i bought a full black plus super light umbrella
was late when i meet Aihui at burger king to do the chem project, there were still a few questions left unattempted the previous time so we wanted to finish up everything
due to the bad day i had, i reward myself with Sundea pie =) and also game play in arcade
i got free 2 token for the racing game, i don't know why too but the game really gave me a great shock
okay, i did scream a little, and Aihui did too
walk around then go backthis is when my hp rang and siqi told me about the housekeeping meeting because i totally forget about it, totally
then i recall Galdy's reminders, omg
rushed back to somerset then had dinner with Melvin, Wei En, Siqi and vincent
after i came back, i went for a jog around the park to keep myself fir, perhaps not really to be fit but to lose weight


today, started working at Expo Boarders' book fare
know a few people and had lunch with them
it was tiring . . . trust me about that
and i was with my ugly spec because my contact lens are all used up
after work, rushed to TPJC for the Guitar Concert
i like the song sang by the young girl about Happy Birthday Jesus
it was sweet and remind me of . . . . . .
after that, joined Edwin and Ryan for dinner
went back home after that
K.O


God, give me strength


Siqin

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Thursday, December 04, 2008 10:22 PM


Day 07 (Thursday, 20 Nov2008)


We started our day to a visit to a boy school, the La Martiniere for boys. We were warmly welcomed by the principal of the school during their morning assembly, and we also got the opportunity to witness their rehearsal march for their sport day (something like that). I was thinking that it would be so cool if we also get to march in our college. Just being lame only!
We were brought to their AV room, when they have a mini presentation for us. One is about the environment and the other one was on currency. I was amazed by their knowledge in these areas, they were awesome. I heard from Kelvin that they were like the Raffles student in Kolkata, so called the elites and also the rich kids. They were way too fortunate than the others! Unfortunately, their classrooms and library were not that good. Some of the boys show us around the school, and I was feeling way too fortunate with what I have in college now. How could I complain about the school when the students in Kolkata do not even complain about theirs?


We then went for lunch first at this Chinese restaurant in Kolkata along with the presidents of the La Martiniere’s Interact club, both the girl’s and the boy’s schools. I really move the food there because I really missed Chinese cuisine a lot. I love the desert the best, it was so unique that I do not know how I should explain that. We then went for another community service project at the Little Sisters of the poor. It was a way much better place as compared to Shanti-dan. The air was much fresher and the place was much cleaner. I heard from them that this home takes in elderly whom their families cannot afford to provide for them, some abandon them there. I was really upset by this, and I told myself that I shall not let the history at Shanti-dan repeats. This time round, I plucked out my courage at talk to the elderly. We sang songs to the elderly; we talked to them; we help them to the chapel. There was a great satisfactory in me, I felt so happy when I saw a smile on their faces. It was the very first time I felt this way. Sadly, we have to leave that place and then we went somewhere else which I could no longer remember. I remember that we went to this local Bengali restaurant to try its local food. I would say that it was nice to try something new, something we do not get to try it at our home country.


Unfortunately, it was the last night we were spending in Kolkata because we were leaving for Singapore tomorrow. No! I do not want to go home yet! With our last night spent in Kolkata, we wanted to fully maximize our experience there. So as usual, we have a party at the ‘birdcage’ room. It was quite funny to know that 14 people rather squeezed in one penthouse, leaving the other few rooms empty. Our of our girls including me, along with all the boys except Clement stayed at the ‘birdcage’ room for the night. 9 of the girls including me squeezed ourselves into 2 double size beds. Some of them wanted to watch the sunrise before we left for home, but they woke up too early before the sun rose, so all of them went back to sleep. I was way too tired to watch the sunrise, but I was waked up when someone stepped on my legs. So, I went back to my room to sleep, together with Wendy.




having morning assembly


so cool right


the marching



the exterior of the school





-siqi





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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:20 PM


Day 06 (Wednesday, 19 Nov 2008)


Similar to the previous post, I have no photographs for this day. I am way too lazy to bring down my camera since there were way too many places we could not take any pictures. So, I thought of saving trouble and not to bring my camera where ever I went.


However, my second day to Shanti-dan was not as good as I have imagined. In fact, I was afraid to go there. After our first day at Shanti-dan, some of the other girls told us that some of the other volunteers suggested them to cover their head with a cap or bandana whatever. Why was this necessary? This was because many of them have head lice; therefore it was necessary to take some precaution. After I heard that, I was so damn afraid that it would happen on me, so I decided to shun them as much as possible. I know I am way too insensitive towards their feeling, and I am very sorry with what I have done. Once I reached Shanti-dan, I wore my class hoodie on, covering my head. Fortunately the temperature there was not very hot, or I would have gotten heat stroke. I guessed I am way too guilty to say what I have done; I shall let it buried deep down… …


It was followed by our lunch at a restaurant before we went to visit even more places in Kolkata. We went to the Dakshinewar Temple, which was situated near a river. I saw lots of dogs, monkey, cows and chicken running around the places; I thought I was in a farm! I enjoyed crossing the Hoogly River by the Ferry to Belur Math. I thought that the so called ‘ferry’ looks more like a ‘sampan’ to me, I cannot believe that it usually carries 40 people before it finally cross the river. Wow! 40 people! But for our safety reason, we paid the full amount for the ride of 40 people for the 29 of us. I love the ride across the river, even though it stinks a little. The sunset was very lovely; the scenery from the ferry was awesome; the feeling of the wind blowing on my face was great; everything seems so good. The ride took quite awhile before we reached the opposite end.


Belur Math was a very nice place, not only looks majesty but also quiet. That was a place where some people were mediating, therefore we have to be silence at all times. The place looks like ‘Bali’ to me; I thought that it would be nice if it was a resort form tourist. The scenery was awesome; the air was fresh; a very nice place to mediate. I guess the funniest thing occurred when many of us wanted to visit the toilet. Like Singapore, we got to pay before we visit the toilet. Basically, we have to buy a ticket to visit the toilet from a booth. At first we thought that we have to pay 250 rupees to visit the toilet, so everyone of us was complaining why do we have to pay 250 rupees ($8.33) just to go toilet, was the toilet made of gold? But some of them really need the toilet, so I offered to pay for them first since many did not bring their money with them. I told the person I wanted 4 tickets to the toilet, and gave him 1000 thousand rupees. He pushed the money back to me and shook his head. I took out more notes along with some coins and pushed it to him again. Instead, he took a few coins and returned me the rest of the money along with the tickets. OH! Now we got it! I hope you got it too.


It was quite interesting to hear from Kar Wee that he gave 1000 rupees to buy a ticket, however the person do not have enough change, so he treated him to the toilet. Woah!
After our dinner, we then went back to the hotel. If I am not wrong we have another de-brief. However, it took place at the rooftop instead at level 6. During this sharing of experience, Joanne and I confessed to everyone about what we did when we were at Shanti-dan. I felt much better after that. After all this ended, it was party time! We had party almost every day since we moved up to the penthouse. It was nice to have a party at our room, crapping and gossiping. I did not know guys like to gossip. Opps!


I am glad that through today experience I was able to find someone to share the thoughts to. It was Joanne, the one who God sent. I was surprised to hear from Joanne that God also told her that He has sent someone for her; we cannot believe it was one another. I am happy that I have finally found someone who I could really share my thoughts with; she is like a spiritual buddy to me. Except we are not very spiritual! But it was great to have someone who thinks the same way as you; the same depth; the same feeling. This is surely God’s blessing.

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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:57 PM


Day 05 (18 Nov 2008)


After spending some time in Kolkata, I do realize that there were a lot of restrictions in places such as no photo-taking. So, after a few days, I am kind of too lazy to bring my camera down with me. For day 5, there was no photo taken for this particular day.


I was quite afraid to go to Shanti-dan for volunteer service. I was so reluctant that I do not want to wake up in the morning. Unfortunately, I have no choice. Shanti-dan was basically one of the homes under Mother Theresa House. Over there, it has 300 hundred women who suffer from some mental disability. Most of them were adults, but they behaved like 5 years old children. This sounds quite alright to me initially. However at the moment I arrived that place, I was stunned. I was totally not prepared for it. Honestly, I came for this trip purely for shopping, not really about committing to the community service. Once I got off the coach, our ‘royal comfort’, someone snatched away my 1 litre water. That was Mona, she likes to zip and unzip her pants constantly. Don’t ask me why, I have no idea what she does that.


My first task was to help doing the laundry, hanging the wet cloths to dry. If you think that this was an easy job, then you were so wrong! I spent about an hour plus to hang all the clothes, there were so many clothes to hang. I was like going crazy instantly, so many work to do, worse, I am going solo. As I look up into the sky, I could see many eagles up in the air. I was terrified as this was the first time I saw so many eagles flying quite low. Soon after I finished my work, it was time for break.


After the break, it was our time to entertain them. We went around chatting with them, singing some songs and even dance with them. I am so satisfied when I saw smiles on their faces. This feeling was indescribable. I fully enjoyed myself with them, also getting to know many of them. I come across this woman who was from Japan. I sat down and talked to her because she was the only one who could understand what I was saying. Basically, I have no idea what the other women were saying because I do not learn Hindi. So I was blabbering nonsense most of them, nodding my head pretending I understand what they said. I would say that Joanne aka T1 was very popular at Shanti-dan, perhaps she has this motherly figured which attracts the child-like behaving women. They like to hug her, hold her hands and even fight over her. That was a compliment to you Joanne! You are popular!


After that was lunch at a restaurant which I have no idea it was again. Then, the tour guide brought us to the Pareshnath Jain Temple, the Marble Palace, the Tagore house and the College house. In fact, I could not recall these places because there were some changes in our itinerary, so I am not too sure what the changes were. Anyway, they were not very important to me, what more exciting awaits us at night.


I shall skipped the dinner part and mention about the de-brief we had after the end of the day. Mr. Chew wanted the de-brief to be at the ‘birdcage’ room (Aloysius, Kar Wee, Wee Yang), so our group of girls went there the earliest. I mean this was not the first time we went to their room, so we just made ourselves feel at home by occupying their bed. When all of us arrived, Mr. Chew started the briefing. I was very sleepy at that moment because I was down with cold, plus had taken medicine which causes me drowsiness, so I fell asleep half way. I dare to sleep because I saw the VP sleeping, so I thought it was alright for me to do that too. After the ,de-brief when the teachers went back to their respective rooms, the president and VP asked everyone to stay hold. They lectured us about not giving respect to Mr. Chew by chit chatting or sleeping as he was talking. I mean please, she was sleeping as well! She told us to ‘respect’ Mr. Chew, the teachers and the tour guide. Seriously after she lectured us about this, she could hear asking telling one another ‘Respect arh, respect’.

-siqi

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Monday, December 01, 2008 10:47 PM


Day 04 (Monday, 17 Nov 2008)


It was a nice sleep in our new room. In fact, I didn’t want to wake up that early at all cost. But I have no choice. Recalling about the party we had at Fiona’s room, I just cannot stopped laughing. I cannot imagine how we started talking about the ‘lanterns’ in my room, which was way too hilarious. In the morning, our new tour guide whom I do not know her name brought us for the Dalhousie Square Heritage Walk. She was a short lady after all; even I was taller than her. Basically, I only enjoy visiting the Saint Paul Church; I am not very into other buildings. So, this long heritage journey brought us to the many different places in the cultural city, experience the cultural filled city. After the walk, we head to the Ankur Kala. Seriously, this was the place which left me the most memorable experience. I really sympathized the women in Kolkata, women suffers from gender discriminations! This is so unfair! Some of the women there suffer from abuse or etc. Fortunately, Ankur Kala has educated them with the knowledge and the skill to help them to provide for themselves. This was also the place I bought several hand-made gifts from their store in order to show my little support towards them. I am glad that at least I could do a little part to contribute to them. The people there brought us around the place and explore the different departments where they were allocated. I was amazed by their handicraft, especially the files I bought. Can you believe that everything was hand-made? Even the drawings were drawn by the women there. The Ankur Kala is a non-governmental organization working for the welfare of Women; I strongly felt the importance of promoting gender equality there.


After that, we then have our lunch. If I am not wrong, we had our lunch at the restaurant named ‘Flavor of India’. I love the restaurant a lot, especially the na-an. They have the best so far. Na-an looks simply to a roti-prata, except it is slightly thicker and less oily. The food was simply wonderful.


We went to Shishu Bhawan, one of the Mother Theresa’s Homes, for children. Our group went there to register for volunteer service at the Mother Theresa House. We wasted a lot of time there waiting for our turn to register with the sisters there, so most of the time was spent there. At that moment, we were so afraid of going to one of the homes in Kaligat. The home was meant for those who were dying, and we heard from the sister there that 2 to 3 patients died there a day. The fear of death suddenly overwhelms me, I was so afraid to go there. Fortunately, we were not allocated to the home in Kaligat, instead some of us went to Shanti-dan (female), and some went to a home for the males. I was not kind of looking forward to the next day because we got to work.


If I am not wrong, I remember we had our dinner at a shopping mall. We were given the opportunity to shop for stuff! I mean food comes second as compared to shopping. I shall skip the part about the shopping and jump right straight to our dinner. Basically, we did not have the time to have dinner. So, we went to pack 4 sets of pizza instead. With these pizzas, we could have our party!


This time round, we went to the ‘birdcage’ room for partying instead. In fact, we party also every day. Even though the day was tiring, but it still worth it.




i can't believe this kind of train still exist

professional view of the building :)

me
taken along the street of Kolkata

see the slum behing me
taken in a restuarant

a very old building

oil painting

wore-out building

the structure of the building reminds me of the roman empire

a building for telecommunication

the interior of the church

an ancient spiral stairs

taking a rest in the church

no doubt about this place

someone was buried here... who it was again?

the cross was made of teak wood... cool
me in the church

i love the glasses up there

molest-ine

exterior of the church
-siqi










































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Saturday, November 29, 2008 9:01 AM


big pic then small pic
the small pic(s) are taken from Jake again from 08S21 blog 2nd last day of work

reflection


i know the pic(s)are really too small
why don't people enlarge them themselves


khayne & siqin

group photo
shoe
Zixu & Siqin

Yen Lin, Sara, Shiyu, Siqin & Alwina


Alwina, Sara & Siqin
Siqin, Sara, Shiyu & Yenlin

i thought yesterday was my unluckly day because my high heel split on my way for lunch
i drop the namecard that my sis passed to me, including the no.
it really spoil my mood
but then somegreat stuff happen, perhaps not really very good
First, when Benson knew that I didn't have my lunch( i lost my mood to eat), he came down to the reception there pass me food
Crystal Jade dim sum eh, the bao
Secondly, the transformer caught fire
so there was a cut off for electricity, and everyone in the building went out to check out
thinking it was another emergency exercise
so also make use of this opportunity to know more people
and i realise MOST PEOPLE THINK I M IN MY TWENT-IES !!!!
am i that old, or perhaps, MATURE ???

When hang out with mature people like working adult, it really help me to behave in a more mature manner. =) and i like that.
it will take about 4 hours to repair the transformer so everyone can go back earlier around 4pm
and the best is that I STILL GET MY FULL PAY, as said by susan, by supervisor
but they have not sign the timesheet for me so i will collect my pay late
damn happy lohx, didn't work but got pay

another self-confession time . . . . . .
after that i actually join the ' big boss' for Happy Hour
so me and Benson got into his boss car then he drive us there
actually i don't want to go de, but they keep insisting so i just give in
this boss, which is also the director of the company share with me alot of his experience and i just know that Flextronic has their own university and second largst electronic-thinggy manufacturing in the world with over 30 000 employers . . .
this is damn cool ~
join a few director for a drink, white wine but i don't know what is it name
my face turn red as usual, and felt a lit tipsy because i finish the entire glass
will recommand people to go, it is near the big splash there
they keep teasing me, because i want be a teacher in the furture
so they were like Miss Lim . . . Miss Lim . . . but overall they are very nice people
this is the first time i socialise in ' adult' manner, which i like it very much
furthermore is with director of the company in Kallang branch =)

after that went watch movie, Quartine( did i spell it correctly) with Benson
it was nice but too many shocking scenes and alit bit bloddy for me
well, WILL RECOMMAND ZIXU to watch because she will like the gross part( people biting off the flesh of another)
I was very scared lohx so keep grabbing his hand, hope he don't find me irritating
walk around in Orchard then have my supper at ljs at ps, this is my favourite
chessy fries & chips combo +EXTRA cheese ( influence from Sherilyn)
then walk to cityhall area then i take train home
don't know why feel very giddy so slept very early till today
so, I DIDN'T COMPLETE MY 20 ROUNDS OK !!!

Siqin


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