Early Reunion Dinner

8 of us started our reunion dinner early yesterday. Went over to "godparent"s' hse (lol, the number of godchildren just keeps increasing) after Chingay practice yesterday evening for some random spontaneous last minute dinner that they organized. Apparently, how I knew about it was as such:

Pinyan: Eh, they want to come to my house for steamboat tonight, so they are buying the ingredients. And oh, I heard my mum mention your name as one of the dinner list.

Joyce: Oh really? Apparently I just heard that I'm on the dinner list too. From you.

Lol. -.-

So we reached around 8? Totally hungry when my brunch was at 10, and it was just porridge. -.- Started at around 8 plus. Zomg, the amount of food for us is totally incredible.

All these, and we cleared everything. EVERYTHING! I don't know how they did it, because me and Vera were raising white flag after the second round of soup, in which we had 3 rounds in total. But the salmon was reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally good. Tops!! Shellfish was alright, because I don't really eat them anyways. All in all, everything was fab.

Alot of coke zero needed to sustain our body temperature, preventing us from burning. Haha. And the primary reason why I was freaking hell awake at 6.30 am in the morning.

One group shot. I like :]

Towards the end, Vera made this big joke outta herself that had everyone rofl.

Look at the state all of them were in!! Hahahaha good job to Vera :s

We only ended dinner at around 10plus, and rewatched Red Cliff thereafter :] I don't think I will mind rewatching Red Cliff II again, it's too exciting!!! And Zhuge Liang is still =D Whilst I was watching, the guys just started off with spades yet again, and Andy gave up spades for sleep at 1plus am, so I had to take over his place and be -.- by Weisheng and Junhong. Cannot get over that 1009. :\

When someone's house is already displaying 4 decks of cards in the living room, it goes to show the state of frequency that we end up at that house and play cards. -.-

We only left Junhong's house at 6, and came back thereafter. I auto woke up at 12 when I slept at 7! Amazing. Have to leave for grandma's house soon. Figured bro will be pissed off soon if I still continue hogging the com.

Happy CNY eve and CNY to everyone! :]

Tired out

6.45 am: Wake up
7.15 am: Left house
8.00 am: Reached Kallang and breakfast-ed at Prawn mee
8.45 am: Reached PA
9.20 am: Set off from PA
9.45 am: Reached AJ
10.10 am: Reached AI
11.00 am: Reached TJ
11.25 am: Reached Coral Primary
12.05 am: Returned back to PA
12.45 pm: Reached Ubi
3.40 pm: Reached tuition
5.50 pm: Reached Tampines control station
6.30 pm: Reached Bugis
6.40 pm: Reached class
9.00 pm: Class ended
10.10 pm: Reached home.

Do I need more reason why I totally feel like sleeping now..? Hahaha.

I just found this very funny.

♥ joyce says (22:21):
i said im an introvert, and no one believed me.
tsk.
haha
shaun says (22:21):
ahahas, cause it isn't defined as NOT SHARING THOUGHTS.
shaun says (22:23):
it's defined as being quiet.
and apparently, it DOESN'T apply?
HAHAHAS,
♥ joyce says (22:25):
Introversion is "the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life".[3] Introverts tend to be low-key, deliberate, and relatively passive in social situations.[citation needed] They often take pleasure in solitary activities such as reading, writing, drawing, watching movies, and using computers. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, composer, and inventor are all highly introverted. An introvert is likely to enjoy time spent alone and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people, though they tend to enjoy interactions with close friends. They prefer to concentrate on a single activity at a time and like to observe situations before they participate.[5] Introverts are easily overwhelmed by too much stimulation from social gatherings and engagement. They are more analytical before speaking.[6]
shaun says (22:28):
wth?
♥ joyce says (22:28):
lol
shaun says (22:28):
just to prove that i'm wrong.
HAHAHAHAS.
♥ joyce says (22:28):
it kind of describes me!
shaun says (22:28):
bloody hell.
HAHAHHAS.
i agree.
♥ joyce says (22:28):
what what!
yup
shaun says (22:28):
hahahahahs.
♥ joyce says (22:28):
lol
shaun says (22:28):
no lahs.
think positively.
shaun says (22:29):
you're the extrovertly introvert.
♥ joyce says (22:29):
..
i think u fit the description of an extrovert
wahahah
shaun says (22:29):
................
tsk!
the most inrovert one right.
hahahas.
♥ joyce says (22:30):
Extraversion
Extraverts typically thrive in large groups.

Extraversion is "the act, state, or habit of being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from what is outside the self".[3] Extraverts tend to enjoy human interactions and to be enthusiastic, talkative, assertive, and gregarious. They take pleasure in activities that involve large social gatherings, such as parties, community activities, public demonstrations, and business or political groups. Politics, teaching, sales, managing, brokering are fields that favor extraversion. An extraverted person is likely to enjoy time spent with people and find less reward in time spent alone. They enjoy risk-taking and often show leadership abilities.[4]

An extravert is energized when around other people. Extraverts tend to "fade" when alone and can easily become bored without other people around. Extraverts tend to think as they speak. When given the chance, an extravert will talk with someone else rather than sit alone and think.
shaun says (22:30):
public demonstrations.
HAHAHAS.
shaun says (22:31):
TOTALLY TRUE I THINK.
hahahas.
except that i dun go against PAP
HHAAHAS.
♥ joyce says (22:31):
lol
see
i told u
u fit
shaun says (22:31):
okay okay, fine.
i lose okay i lose.
you use wiki on me how to win.
HAHAS.

Amazing dad

Mum: Oh he's a cheaterbug! He heard that conversation that's why he can cheat Jia Qi!
Status: Watching the 心花朵朵開 advertisement for tomorrow's episode, referring to the cheaterbug who posed as Jia Qi's dad.

Dad: Ya la, he is a cheater what, he tried to cheat Huang Wen Yong and Lin Mei Jiao the other time mah.

Mum: Wah your memory is better than the both of us leh!

Me: Eh? Huang Wen Yong got act meh? Lin Mei Jiao?

Dad: Ya.. That first season lah. Very long ago liao.

Me: Got meh..?

Mum: Aiyo, that Wen Hao's father cum uncle lor..

Me: After 10 seconds: OMG. OH YAH.

How did I miss their memory gene? -.- I feel like the old man in the family.. -.-

Haha, but I ♥ them. =D

Randomly putting up the photos I took on sunday. My very humourous uncle.

Sunday breakfast, tradition for the past couple of years. I like :)

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edit: AND I just realized that Anthony (Hai Tong's ex insurance client) is Chew Chor Meng's brother in the show when I just watched tomorrow's episode on mobtv, despite watching him appearing in today's episode when he saw Hai Tong, and Hai Tong working for him, and he has been appearing throughout the 40 episodes so far. I'M SO CMI.

The ジョイスin 2009

is learning to open herself to others. I'm not sure how, I'm not sure why, but she has been voicing out thoughts a lot more lately, and she's actually pretty comfortable with it. This is a pleasant surprise. :) To different people, different matters of varying importance. It's still not a lot, but at least it's a start. I can see where 2009 is going to head towards: Opening up more, AND learning to talk to an audience.

Jap class on friday terrified me because of the self introduction we had to give, and 1 1/2 yrs of non Japanese didn't exactly comfort me. At least it pleased me to know that liu sensei (haiz, got back her for my sensei, but at least I think she improved from intermediate times!) went through revision sentences before asking us to introduce ourselves. I did pretty badly, but at least I talked. And that's the start of everything isn't it? Pretty funny to discover a second Joyce sitting beside me after my self introduction.

I will learn to open up more in 2009, and not hide 100% of my thoughts. I will also learn to speak, and get some of that confidence that I am sooo lacking in. :) I actually like sharing my thoughts. :)

Christmas at 大姑's house

All the people present on that day.

Shot 1 : When the toddler was not yet ready.

Shot 2 : Still not very ready, but it'll have to do. Introducing my cousins from my dad's side.

Just felt like posting these pictures. :)

OMG just kill me?

I can't believe I woke up at 12 today.. When I had a driving lesson at 10.20.. Which supposedly ended at 12. Literally threw away 60 bucks. :( I can't believe I didn't hear my alarm ring.. And to think I didn't even sleep late yesterday. Crawled into bed at 12 already! Only woke up once or twice to reply smses. And sometime this morning, just knew that my left eye hurt a lot until I couldn't even open my eyes.. And when I could open it, it was already 11.56am. Sighs. Why why why why why!

To think I was really thinking of cancelling this particular lesson 2 days ago, but that I couldn't cancel it in time.. Now it's literally cancelled. The instructor must have been laughing over coffee at how easy it was for CDC to earn that 60 bucks.

Just kill me bah.

Maria's memories

After a very long hiatus, Maria is back in my home. Aka, me. For the first time in a few weeks (or is it more than a few?), I stayed at home in the day and hence was able to morph into Maria for the day. Wanted to be more hardworking and wake up at 8, but apparently being able to get a good rest got the better of me and I only woke up at 10plus instead. ...

Nua-ed until 12, ate my very healthy porridge and began to clear out my life. Through things, I mean. I threw away 3 heavy bags of stuff, not including the bag that I threw out the other day when I was looking through my christmas cards. I think Yiwen must be the one to write the most number of cards to me! But if I compare cliques, I think the Sijia+Yiwei+Wileen clique actually owned the rest. I didn't realize so many of my cards were from them in the past.. Although we may have drifted apart, the cards always serve as good memories of what we've been through. Which is why I always keep the stuff people give me, because once I take them out, I will be able to recall the event that took place and that almost always bring a smile back. Memories. :) So it was quite difficult for me to clear out all the stuff that I've kept since primary school today.. I kind of feel sad when I think of the fact that the next time I clear out my room, there will be so much less stuff for me to remiscise about, because I would have forgotten that 90% of the stuff that I threw away existed in the first place..

But bo bian la, house is small, what to do..? I still kept every single card though. They cheer me up more often than not! It keeps me reminded of who I'm still in touch with and who I've not. I am quite a greedy person.. I wished that I could have kept in touch with all my friends since primary school, but apparently no one can really do that ya. Just lament that I had to let some go, and keep some in the process. Clearing out my desk took me the most part of the day. I only finished clearing near 5, and then because of the mess I made, I had to clean the fan, vacuum the floor and mop the floor to keep everything clean. By then it was 6!

And then I kena owned by my mum. I wanted to stay home for dinner, but she was actually not home by 6!! One rare day I was home for dinner, and this had to happen -.- I had to dine out in the end and then go for practice.. And xiaojiu actually asked me to join them in cartel. #$%^&* I so wished I could have joined!!! Sian. Haha.

There's scary driving tmr again. Have to sleep like, now.

Real life and reel life

It never fails to amazes me at how different a person can be, whether it's talking face to face, or through MSN/SMS. I understand myself enough to know that I am a person who can communicate way better through indirect contact, where I have ample time to compose myself or to think through things before giving a proper answer. You guys might have realized that if you try to pick a fight or argument with me, I'll probably lose in a jiffy because I need time to formulate my argument, thoughts and stuff. Probably the reason why I'm rather peaceful, haha!

And then, I see so many different persona at different times from the same person, it makes me wonder which exactly is the real person. A person may be crappy in real life but very sensual online. Or a person may be very serious face to face but a very relaxed person in front of a computer. Or a person may be very silly in both MSN and real life, but when it comes to serious stuff he/she will always consider properly. I've seen so many sides of a lot of people, and I just think that each side makes up their personality. It's hard to decide which is the "correct" personality.

People with multiple sides are nicer to discover. Haha. Random post. :)

Perspective

Today has been a nice day, albeit a day of money splurging.

Sent Andy off to Pasir Ris camp. His parents must have thought that we were crazy, but hey, I have nothing to do anyways, I don't even need to work now, why not? And it's the last we'll see of him till at least 2 weeks later! Surprisingly the food is edible leh. Haha. Took a short tour around the camp and got freaking impressed by this PC who happened to be a sniper as well. Sniper!! Freaking impressive. Haha. Cannot helped but be awed by it. Sniper! The place look decent. And Vincent Ng is damn smart in his uniform. Lols!

Went to catch Ip Man after we left the camp, and so totally did not regret catching this movie. It's the kind of movie that I've been missing for a while: Good old action stuff. Ip Man is a very impressive character, but I seem to have been drowning in pessimisim for a while, kept thinking he will die when he actually did not in the end, forgot that he still managed to teach Bruce Lee -.- I like Ip Man's calm and cool. And I liked the theatre as well, for being empty and having great leg space!

Didn't feel like going home after the movie, so we ended up at the beach.. Because the wind was so damn nice. Being at the beach is good, because the mind is really cleared up.. Talked a lot about matters, and it just feel real good to sit down with a close friend and just talk. When we were not talking, we just sat on the bench and feel the breeze. Good time to really think about lots of stuff.. And make some very important decisions..

And I guess my perspective has been getting clearer day by day, after this afternoon and during dinner. Which is a good thing I suppose..

Red cliff was followed after dinner, which was totally fab and caught me hanging on to every scene as the movie progressed.. More than 2hrs just passed like that! I can't believe only 2 1/2hrs will be released outside of Asia when part2 already showed 2hrs15min and part1 was around 2hrs as well.. What the non-Asians are missing out!! Personally I felt that Red Cliff II was better than part I, because the humour was still there, but there was a lot more action and a lot more of mind reading going on! I love the way they decipher each other's moves, and of course, Zhuge Liang. HAHA. But this part is also a tad depressing.. In the sense that you see people dying all the time for war. Good people, bad people, innocent soldiers. And you start to wonder why war was even necessary in the first place if the end product shows all the innocents killed. It's just a tad too depressing..

Took the second last train home. Been a long time since I last did that. And the second last bus home as well. End of day. Tomorrow will be another busy day because I invited some PA peepz over to my house to slack around. But I swear I will swear off organizing stuff soon.. My pet peeve is being set off all the time! :(

Of friendships

This topic has been coming up a lot lately, and has been constantly on my mind. Of friendships.

Have been meeting PAYCO peepz way too much these few weeks. Haha. It seems like I'm forever meeting them -.- It's like, today randomly ending up at Junhong's house, tomorrow meeting to go agency, wed chingay, thurs sending Peirong off, friday Andy's enlisting, and then Saturday there's PA. Wow? Hahaha. Overdose. But somehow, we just don't get tired of seeing one another. Haha. Beats me why.

In the end I'm just happy that my AHS clique are not members of PAYCO after all. If they were, my whole life would probably be about PA now.. It's kinda hard to explain, I'm just glad to have different groups of friends from everywhere, be it AHSCO, TJCCO, PAYCO, China trip, SEP mates, work mates, NUS Chemistry mates, and so on so forth.. And that these friends don't really overlap. Which means each time I meet different groups, I get quality time together with them since a meet up is not so frequent!

Someone(s) commented that me Andy Junhong Pinyan Weisheng are really close, and I think so too. Guess I have to thank my parents for staying in Tampines. Haha! But the funny thing is, I wasn't even that close to them even though we've all been in PA for so long. It was only after I came back from Switzerland that we became really really super close. I guess Weisheng/Andy's car kinda helped!! Hahaha. I am happy with this friendship and hopefully we can maintain this kind of uber friends relationship! Haha and I seriously think they get a kick out of bullying me! But still, I treasure the times we were out. :D

And ya, you know I'm not good with my words especially verbally. So yes. All thanks are kept in the heart. :)

Mahjong galore 2009

-.- In 2009, the first activity I did was to play mahjong.

Not to mention on Saturday night, those guys came over to my house again (as per last saturday night), made themselves very comfortably at home for mahjong.

AND ze and company just finished their session at my hse a couple of hours ago.

I think I need some counselling session soon. Though I don't understand why I had mahjong 6 times in 2 weeks and none of them are suggested by me. 4 ended up at my hse.. :s

Everyone treats my house as a mahjong den!

Public apologies

To Justin, Victor, Grace, Sean and whoever I intentionally lied or told a half truth to :(

Really would have loved to have everyone over, but simply it was too rushed and many people aren't allowed at all, so I had no choice but to lie.

Please forgive me! Am feeling very bad that I had to lie. :(