Dad's Oil Paintings

In reference to "Dad's Latest Oil Painting", I decided to post past oil paintings from my Dad. They are so good for a beginner! But he's probably a pro now, right Dad?

My personal favourite. Miss ya Jean.


These portraits are actually on the same canvas. But for some reason... I can't find a picture of them both together. So, this will have to do. In these pictures, Gonggong's portrait was already finished but Mama's was 90% finished... =]

And of course there's this painting. :)

Singapore Day '08

Singapore Day! It is a time where overseas Singaporeans get together to taste real authentic Singaporean food and appreciate Singapore's talented people. As one would expect, it was a sellout! It exceeded maximum capacity (6000 people max.)!

We reached the place at 10:00 am. We expected to be early as the gate opens at 10:30 am. But surprise, surprise! Even overseas Singaporeans are just as kiasu! The queue stretched from here...

To here...

To here...!

While waiting for queue to move, we took a few pictures to pass the time.


After getting in, we went straight for FOOD! Debbie aimed for roti prata and I aimed for mee siam. It was a long-but-not-too long queue (20 minutes). The portion was so little though. But I expected that, seeing how there are SO MANY SINGAPOREANS in this place!

Now, we headed to getting goodie bags! I mean, who wouldn't like free stuff, esp. Singaporeans!


After this, we went to queue for chicken rice! Debbie took hokkien mee and Mum took char kuey teow. We were too tired to take any pics while waiting as it was so hot and I couldn't be bothered to hold a camera. I finally got it, and it was fairly good. But again, it was too small a portion. Sigh...

Then we went to watch a concert... It was so windy and cold that I had to walk in the sun for a while. This time I managed to take pictures.

Two hosts came on stage. I can't remember their names. If you know, tell me! They came with Gurmit Singh, in his ever famous Phua Chu Kang role. He was so funny like I expected.


Then a few singers came to sing songs like "Home" and other songs.


Then Daphne Khoo came up and sung 2 songs. Her voice sounded very chipmunk-like. But still good...

After a few boring performances, Phua Chu Kang finally came out! With his family! They introduced themselves, and did a skit about Melbourne and stuff... Like always, it was as funny as anyone would have hoped for.


Tay Ping Hui came out later and sang two songs. The only one I remembered was the theme song of HUANG JIN LU! I was very excited about that!

After, Hady Mirza sang two songs, one in Malay and the other, a U2 song "Beautiful Day". Didn't get to take any pictures because we were about to go back. Overall, a good day with a good theme.

Untitiled

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!