Chapters ~ by Lee Ling

Chapter 177: Here comes Draggy ~ puff puff

Shoo away rabbit, you had made my year unbearable. Welcome dragon! I'm supposed to be on the lucky side this year but why am I still coughing my lung out despite today is already the fourth day of the dragon year?

Hubby caught a bit of the flu bug 2 weeks ago and I secretly thought he must be the last one on the rabbit's list of "Persons to be tortured before I rest for the next 11 years". I must be an idiot to think that because hubby always has been luckier than me. Always.

While he recovered quickly, I soon realised that I was in fact the last one on the deadly list. As I count down to the year of Dragon, I waited for that miracle transition moment where my nose will stop being runny instantly. But that did not happen.

As I brood over my itchy throat, school is starting in a week and again I'm not prepared to get busy. However, also in a week time, something good is happening ... A long-awaited trip that will bring us to "The nation of Why not".

A bit of enjoyment before the reality hits. Why not? :)
~

Chapter 174: 2012 is here!

Happy 2012!

Before I know it, we are one week into 2012. The previous year, like what I had mentioned for quite a few times, was extraordinary challenging and definitely a year which I have no intention to go through again.

This year, I sincerely hope, will be a much better one, be it in health or wealth (I certainly need them both).

And yes! I'm back from my unexpected China trip, safe and sound. I have much to babble again but first, I believe I should complete page 2 of my Club 30 celebration. :)

Wishing everyone a blessed year ahead!

~

Image: dream designs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

第一百六十四章: 人莫贪

人总是有点贪念。贪钱，贪吃，贪睡。

而我，却是贪方便。

这学期，除了core module, 我也选修读一个elective module。反正早晚都是得读，还是快点把它解决掉。

一整行的 electives ，却没有什么让我看上眼。其中几个是 e-blend，就是配合了e-learning, 只需要上3堂课，其余都是网上自修。

贪方便的我，就选择了一个 e-blend elective。

只要是贪念，我想多少都会受到一些惩罚。结果，一心想要走条容易方便的路，换来的却是双脚踩进烂泥巴。

由于自修部分相当多，我花在这门课的时间比其他core module还要多！再加上我对媒体传播并没有先前的认识，因此要在紧迫的时间内，做出相当多的research，简直是要我的命。

过去的几十天，我几乎舍弃了主要的core module，将生命完全奉献给这门elective。我死命撑着，就是不想万一需要重修，那就是死2次。

这就是贪方便的结果吧。我再也不敢了。

~

Chapter 163: Lying very low

I'm lying real low. Any lower, you have to look for me under the ground.

I know my luck is down this year, since i'm also one of those who 犯太岁. Many predictions had advised that maintaining a low profile is the best option for this year and I have gladly followed. 

However, my luck doesn't seem to be the only one going down-hill. My health too.

I had been sick for 2 long weeks in August. Ever since I had recovered, I have cherished my health even more so I didn't delay in hitting the gym once again. Never have I thought, the worst has yet to come.

When I said "hitting the gym", I only mean slow, relaxing jogging on the treadmill. Ultimately, I just want to work out my heart and not training for the marathon. Moreover, I have been upholding this discipline for quite sometimes and nothing has happened (yet).

I hurt my achilles tendon.

Sound amazing, isn't it? Achilles tendon is at the back of the ankle and is usually injured by strenuous exercise. As much as I hate to visit the doctor, the pain was so intense that I crippled over to the clinic first thing in the next morning. I'm sure I surprised the doctor by denying as an athlete.

I just wish to survive the remaining year in one piece. No more medicine. No more bandages.

~

Chapter 160: a dead fish

 

First day into August and i'm announced sick.

Is it got to do with age? I may not want to admit but my body feels like a broken engine.

This time, it is something I dread the most. Evil sore throat.

This evil makes the night longer and more unbearable. And worst, I can't chirp non-stop like an irritating parrot. Yes, sometimes I like to make sound quite a lot.

Add on a fever that brings a bonus bodyache, the most I can do is moan on the bed. Lucky my fingers are still doing fine.

School is starting on Wed. Come to think about it,  life is really great, isn't it? I must get back to moaning now.

~

Chapter 152: The new unspoken rule

 
I learnt a new unspoken rule recently.

Working from Home = Not working

I have switched to working from home since February and have been enjoying quite a bit of flexibility in my working hours. But hey, I'm working and although I'm getting some very weeny income out of it, it still means i'm working ... part-time at least.

But then this fact doesn't seem to get into some of my friends' heads. And as far as I refuse to admit, the equation of 'working at home = not working" has been generally approved and widely accepted. How many times have I heard them saying "so good that you are not working ..." and how many times have I monotonously replied the same "I'm actually working ...".  

While I try to laugh it off most of the time, working from home indeed has some advantages.  

1. I can work in my pyjamas and without a tinge of makeup. No one is looking anyway.

2. Time is so much flexible and I can squeeze in a jogging session anytime. I would love to think that i'm healthier now. And of course, I don't have to moan and curse when I'm forced to step out in the morning rain to catch the bus.

3. I saved quite a bit on transport cost. It is quite surprising that transport can in fact cost me quite a considerable amount. My hands get tired topping up the ezlink.

Then of course, it comes with its share of disadvantages.

1. Why do I always feel so poor? But then, it was a tiny improvement from my previous part-time job though. I'm paid slightly more, plus the fact that I don't have to travel at all. :)

2. I missed having colleagues around. Though keeping in touch nowadays is made easy with msn and everything else, but it is never the same with them physically around you, popping their heads over your cubicle to share a joke, or simply indulging in serious discussion for the lunch venue.

3. Discipline! While I would think myself as quite a disciplined person, it takes so much more effort when you are working from home. Work has to be done but no one will guard on you. And suddenly, the bed looks extra inviting and burger shop 2 keeps asking you to stay for one more round.

Given its fair bit of pros and cons, I'm still quite contented in my current status. Whatever the equation is, I'm happy at least for now. :)

~ end ~

Chapter 140: Mix emotions on rotating shifts

Mar 31, 2011 14:37

 
I am going through a mix of emotions and Hubby started to suspect that I'm showing syndromes of the bipolar disorder. Deeply immersed in work, study and the anticipation of the trip next week, the feeling of dread, worry and excitement takes turns to hit me on a rotating shift.

I wish it is June now. By then, things would have settled down, and I can throw my books away, laugh at the photos from my trip, and perhaps focus fully on just the business. Can I enjoy the fruits of labour without making the effort?

I guess not.

image by Idea Go http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=809

~

Chapter 139: importing my furry boots ~

Mar 22, 2011  17:06

I'M flipping through my notes when i'm about to doze off. And my mind wandered off to my trip which will happen in 2 weeks time. One of my major goals in this trip is to get these Skecher boots. Apparently, it is too warm to wear furry thick boots in Singapore so they are not available here. I'm lame, but they are so adorable!

 
image from http://buy.yahoo.com.tw/gdsale/gdsale.asp?gdid=2436364

Chapter 138: More time please?

Mar 20, 2011  21:40

LIFE has been really busy for the past few weeks. Ever since I left SMU, time seems to be a precious item that leaves me  asking for more. Though I had forsaken a full-time job position, life never gets any easier. Instead, it was much the other way round.

Since then, I had thrown myself into new challenges and work tasks. There was so much work to complete and so many seminars and meetings to attend. Seriously, I would think i'm even busier than before.

If the finanical situation isn't my top worry most of the time, then I guess life now is really near perfect. But as usual, life can never be perfect without some hiccups here and there. And this really stays in line with my "life is best at its equilibrium" theory. So I guess the constant hiccups in this case would be my wallet that keeps getting slimmer.

If I can just push away this worry from my mind, I am in fact very appreciative towards my current lifestyle. I get busy most of the days, but occasionally, I get to steal some time in between the schedule to have lunch with my ex-colleagues, or even get a quick haircut on a weekday. :)

April is just around the corner, and I have more exciting plans to look forward to. First, a short trip with my great pals,  and then, the first pop concert in my life. Of course, I am an audience.

Life isn't so bad after all. :P

image by Salvatore Vuono  http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=659

Chapter 134: Friends for everyone

Feb 24, 2011  16:15

 

FRIENDS are blessings,
and we all need them.

So is Mr Bean!

 ~