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Pic taken in Dec 07

Beloved Jean:

Words can't express how much pain and sorrow I felt
When I heard that you had taken your final breath
I ask so many unanswered questions
But all I can think about is your untimely death

Questions slowly turn to regret
That I didn't spend much time with you in the past
How was I supposed to know?
That our meeting in December would be our last

I cry, sob and weep
That I never got a chance to say goodbye
Did you think about me...
When you finally closed your eyes?

I'm already missing your snow-white fur
Your eager friendliness towards humans
The way to wag your tail when you're excited
And those cute eyes of sweet sweet innocence

You're the best dog I ever had
You always had been
I'll never ever forget you
And I'll always love you, my precious Jean

*Inspired by the very touching post by mishi

Dad's Latest Oil Painting

This is my father's latest oil painting. Pretty good eh!

Work Experience (Part 2)

Just came back from work experience in Target. Let me tell you all about it...

I was extremely nervous while waiting for the doors to open. Anything could happen and I didn't know what to expect. 6 girls and I went inside to be briefed on (all the guys did it the week before =.=). We were sent to a meeting room and were "lectured" on safety rules and regulations. Then they showed us a dvd on electrical safety. I was so bored and sleepy during this debriefing that I yawned a couple of times. But after that they gave us a tour around the store and the staff rooms. Can you believe that they have a pool table in the tea room! Wow... that was cool!

After that, they let us have our first tea break as they were much info to take in on the first day. A few friends and I played pool while another few watched. Then we were sent to our different departments where we had to work for the day. I was sent to the kitchenware and bed department. I was like..."Shouldn't I be doing some manual handling?" And I did... Apparently, I had to carry leftover stock from the shelves and packed them into trollies and bring them to the trucks. It was actually pretty easy and a little fun. My supervisor was very friendly and easy to talk to.

After a few hours, we had our lunch breaks. Then, we had to continue where we left off. My supervisor has went back home and a friend and I were assigned a new one... This one was alright, but a little clueless. Haha...

Then, we had to tidy everything up in the bed section, like put all the pillows in the same direction. That was a real pain in the neck! It was boring... But time consuming... which made time go by faster.

I was so happy when I heard the announcement saying that the store was about to close so all staff members, including students doing work experience should start packing up... So I'm now at home, resting my very sore legs. I'm extremely tired but will be staying up to watch a show.

Woof!

We are taking care of a dog for a friend for two weeks...

Her name is Jewel.

She is a mini Schnauzer.

Cute...!

The Love Of God

Take a look at this...

101%

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What Equals 100%

What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been in situations where someone wants you to GIVE OVER 100%.

How about ACHIEVING 101%?

What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these questions:

If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...

Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20> 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If:

H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K *

8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%

And:

K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E *

11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%

But:

A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E *

1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:

L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D *

12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

So Far...

The day before, my three friends and I went to the Glen, where everyone was doing their work experience. Most of my friends had work experience in the first week of holidays, but mine was in the second week. It really helped because I did think that work experience would be hard, but all I heard was that it wasn't that difficult. Most of them just had to stock up and help clean up mess. I became less nervous. It was also funny seeing everyone in uniform. It was also fun laughing at everyone while they were working, distracting them. =p

I watched Get Smart with a friend today. It was pretty funny and there were a few twists and turns here and there, though the twists were predictable. But overall the movie was funny... Don't expect a VERY good movie... Just go there expecting to be laughing at the end.

Work Experience

Holidays are here, again, finally... This time I have a 3 wks holiday. For a week, I would be doing work experience. Every Year 10 student has to do this. We have to find a place to work for one week and our "supervisors" will assess on how we did. There isn't really a mark for this. It's just to help you be ready in the future.

I'm going to start working on 30 July. A little nervous but more excited as this will be my first time working. Working hours are 9:00 to 5:30. I have 2x15mins tea breaks and a 45 mins lunch break. But the money part is a rip-off. $5 a DAY?! *sheesh*

But it is still money...

The other 2 weeks are the normal holiday.