Fishing @ Smith Marine

It's been quite some time since the last time we had a family outing like this. We went on a one day fishing trip to Smith Marine near Pulau Ubin. Rarely I wake up at 8am on a Sunday.... But it's definitely worth it!! I'm not a fishing enthu but I really enjoyed myself at the fish farm cos I managed to catch some fishy :P If no catch = no fun! Hahaha... Now I'm suffering from the after effect, sun burnt. argh!! I did put sunblock, juz that I din apply properly so some patches I din managed to apply the sunblock. Now I look like a cow... patches here n there red red n painful :( btw, it cost $35 per pax. This includes the boat fees and entrance fees...

Side note, while on the speed boat to the fish farm, the wind n the smell of the sea, made me miss diving even more!!! I wanna go diving....

Taking a shot on board the speed boat :)

Camwhoring :P

We've reached!!

The place is quite BIG!! Saw the floating platform in the background? It's going to be a restaurant. So next time u can juz ask them to cook ur catch n dine there!!

Where Kor is standing will be the alfresco dine & bar in future.

'Forced' mum n ZY to camwhore with me :D

Some random parts of the fish farm.

Big eh?

Top view.

Top view 2.

KOI??? Right in the middle of the sea???

ZY the Fisherkid :P

I caught 2 fishes!!

This catch is a bit different. You can fish the fishes in the fish farm but it cost u $12 per catch. If u fish at the open sea, it's free unlimited fishing :)

Thinking what to do for your next weekend? Try fishing :) Oh btw, we brought our own rods n stuff.... I dunno if they do equipment rental.

How I got to know the place? Well, as my bro is a 'fishing celebrity' (quoted from him), he was invited by the owner of the fish farm to go. But it wasn't FOC =.= why like that? Thut it's an invitation??

Independence

When I'm independent, someone told me that as a girl, I need to be dependent at times n not being always so hard up. When I tried to be dependent, I realized I end up having to be independent instead. This is so contradicting. I wish I have someone for me to be depend on but it juz seems like I hav to strive on my own n take care of myself.

I guess I'll juz stick to being independent n free myself from heartaches. I've learnt to love myself more.

LOVER Language

Attended one of this event under Real Love Works 2011. It's night filled with songs, music, laughter and LOVE :) BB has nv been to watch any musicals/play before, so I took this kuku to go see look see look. He thut it's gng to be artsy fartsy, common misconception which most ppl wld hav, but it turned out to be funny and enjoyable for him :D Glad he loves it like I do! The tickets was only $20 per couple. Dirt cheap!! And we got a goodie bag each which includes a set of couple card game which is quite interesting. We are thinking of sharing the game with our couple frens out there :P Next Wala Wala date?

As my heading states LOVER Language. What exactly is LOVER Language? It's not as in saying I LOVE YOU in English, Mandarin, etc, it's about how to communicate between couple. It's one of the take home message from the musical.

Lovey-Dovey. Don't be afraid to show ur love!! It can be small actions like holding ur partner's hand while crossing the road, help ur partner to wipe off the sauce he/she stain at the side of the lips, etc. It's an act of love.

Offer. Not Orgasm huh! I know what u r thinking!!! Offer to help. Like offer to help wash the dishes, offer to massage ur partner after a long tiring day...

Vocalise. None of us are Jean Grey in X-Men. We cannot read other ppl's mind. So speak up!!

Enthusiasm. Be enthu towards ur relationship. Who wld love to face a black, charcoal face everyday? Who wld wan to talk to a dead log? Enthusiasm keeps the r/s exciting and there's always something to look forward to :)

Receive. Why do you need to wait till anniversaries, bdays, Valentine's Day den you do something special or buy gifts for your partner?? Shower ur partner with gifts (love). It need not be something expensive. It could be her favourite ice cream, the pair of soccer boots he's been eyeing... Be observant. He/she will appreciate that ur little gesture.

Well, I know many ppl already know all these. But how many of you are practising it? Be honest here!! Sometimes we are overwhelmed by other stuff in life like work, children, parents... we just 'forgot' how to love our partner. It's nv too late to start speaking in LOVER Language. Maybe u can grab a bottle of massage oil on ur way home today and immerse in an evening of love. Monday may not be so blue after all :)

6th Anniversary

It's April Fool's Day again. I always tell ppl that it's a big joke that I ended up working here. And today marks my 6th year here. HA! But this year, I'm happier cos I'm leaving SOON. Picked the auspicious date of 4 April to throw my resignation letter. It's like finally... I told myself only to stay here for 2 years... But with a blink of eye, I'm here for 6 long years!! Unbelievable. I will miss my wonderful colleagues here. Ppl whom accompany me thr'out the long draggy days at work and watched me grow from a noob to an 'old bird' now. Hahaha. I've learnt a lot of things here. In order to survive here...

101 Survival Kit

1. Always cover your ass with black and white documentation.
2. It's about what your boss like, not what you like.
3. It's not about how capable you are, it's about how obedient you are.
4. Never to offend your boss, they are petty like school girls.
5. Good actor.
6. Great smoker.
7. Taiji Master.
8. Work smart, not work hard.
9. Create positive impression. Even if you are not that good but you have created that impression that you are good, you are forever good in your boss' eyes.
10. Always put your boss' 'face' before your pride. Their 'face' is more valuable than your pride.

I dunno how to wear a mask n bootlick the boss. So I'm still a AM after 6 years. Kanna rejected for promotion for 2 years. Though my HOD told me 1000x not to confront my Director on this issue when I go for my exit interview. But, if I dun voice out, I know, I can nv rest in peace. I need to slap tat idiot in the face. Though it's not going to change anything but at least, I let out my anger and screw that detestable Director left, right, centre!