Don't Say Sorry

Worst utter of the daｙ：Sorry sorry sorry. How many times do I use it in life?? Do I have to?? Apologizing is only needed when you committ a mistake, but if it's not your mistake, why the hell do I have to say sorry?? Do I OWE someone that word?? Sorry sorry such late notice...SORRY for what??! Why should I say sorry for arranging a meeting for someone else? In work, sorry shows that you're weak, careless, incompetent and cowardly. BAD word and an obstacle to my resolution of being firm during work. Thumbs down for myself.

Best discovery of the day: I realised i'm getting better with copywriting. I actually like creating catchy and attention-grabbing taglines to boost the brand's presence. I'm liking this newfound talent!

Best 'loved' moment: Everytime my dad fetches me to gym and waits for an hour to fetch me back again, i feel so guilty and so loved. Thanks daddy...without you i'm nothing.

Most 'Want to Flee' moment: I wore what i thought was a new sports bra to body combat class. As usual, i went all out during the punching, kicking, jumping, pushing myself to challenge my limits, until i feel that my top part feels very "free" and cooling. I turned around to glance at the mirror, and to my horrors i can see the bra strap dangling out of my shirt and threatening to fall out!! Omigwaaaad i almost froze in the spot when the trainer continued bellowing, "Next is MUaaaaYYYY THAAIII!!!" Extreme self-conscious moment kicked in, but determined to finish the class, I stuffed the straps into my pants and prayed that the next moment ppl turned around, they cannot see a bra lying on the floor with me jumping beside it. I pressed the thing onto my back acting like as if I have a back pain while I jump kick, scissors kick, until I really had to excuse myself to prevent the thing from slipping out entirely. Humiliationnn...Lesson learned: Get a PROPER, and REAL sports bra.

Aah Bay Say

Summary of Thursday, January 7, 2010 - January 10, 2010

Best shopping: United Colors of Benetton @ Pavilion, with EVERYTHING 50% off!!! It was almost as good as shopping in China where everything is 50% off, except that EVERYTHING is made from Italy!! Excellent, soft-to-the-touch, high quality Italian craftsmanship and fabric, swooooonnnss...Got allll my CNY clothes at one go.

Best spontaneous moment: Went through dozens of websites of language centres and self-learned lessons, finally got a buddy to learn French with. And he's none other than the musical & arts lover who's always gotten along so well with me. We have perfected our ABC, oh pardon me, it's Aah Bay Say in French!!  Determined to learn together once a week, our next self-help lesson will be on vowels.

Best indulgence moment: Upgraded my facial session to a luxurious one, with a mask so deliciously cool and creamy i could almost drown in moisture --- too bad with a pocket hurting one at that.

Best joke: Still chuckle when i remember my dad's comment on the neighbour's dog. My neighbour's dog is a huge German Shepard?? Or Rottweiller?? Anyways, a big fierce dog and its name is Baby. Talk about a mismatch. Anyways, my dad likes to cooed to her and say "baby baby". He did that again in the car while waiting for our house gate to open, and the neighbour warned him not to do that in case she jumped at us. As my dad wind down the window calmly and steered his car into our pavement, our conversation went like this:

Me: Daddy, what if it really attacked you just now? (casting worried glances at the dog)
Him: (calmly while driving in) Oh, i would just need to wind down the window on its head.
Me: ??? Haa..?? Ha ha..HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA (imagining the neighbor's shocked face with the barking dog head stuck under our window)

Best appreciated moment: I didn't do too badly in my first, official, real work performance review. In fact, i did very well for an official 6 months' stint. But i've got to keep my head low, and concentrate on delivering my best while not getting overworked or ragged or disrespected. Firmness is my new goal this year.

Best fitness plan: I've Finalllly...restarted my gym stint. I've even found the perfect way to shape my body while having fun -- FREE youtube belly dancing instructional videos!! Thank goodness for youtube inventors and users, bless you all, so I can save money while having fun slimming down. New Year's Plan: Cross Trainer 15mins on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. Bellydancing 30mins on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening. Body Combat on Wednesday and Gym on Saturday. WOW if i can really keep that up, and eat less (the most torturous part), i'm going to look hot. Haha

Change with New Chapter of Life

I'm starting this blog to record the daily changes which affect my course of action, which helps me to reflect on consequences of different decisions made to improve my life.

I've lost interest in the last blog because I've missed out on the spontaneous moments where I should finish a good daily story from the beginning to the end and not saving it as a draft, because I rarely return to finish the post. I also grew lazy thinking that I can put off posting interesting pictures for another day.

I've also realized i've changed in terms of thoughts and responses to events, especially in my 2nd year of work. I'm less naive, less outspoken, and learning to read thoughts. All these changes occurred from a series of daily lessons learnt. To manuever the game of life as I please, I will continue to learn.

So, i've decided to change the direction of my blog. It will be in the form of:

1. Best or Worst daily moments with short stories

2. Concise writing style to avoid pointless rambles like the previous blog

2010 is the turning point for me. 2010 will lay the path for a bright future.