Saturday, December 29, 2007

Christmas Time

This year's christmas was quite normal. Maybe it's because I'm still serving my national service, so in the back of my head there's always the nagging thought of army related stuff. Can't really enjoy and immerse myself into the festive mood. But nonetheless it is still one of the high points of the year 2007, because i'm only 4 pay days away from my ord haha.

This may look like it's at some resort..

But it's actually my front porch

My mama did everything, well I help arranged the chairs :)

One of the side tables

The 'kids' table

Buffet spread waiting to be served

Putting the finishing touches to the Christmas tree..

All the presents in, ready to start our Christmas Eve party



Cousins

Shy Ethan who promptly went and hid in my room after eating



Everyone seems intriqued by the head massager





25 years old..... 20 years ago haha. Ageing gracefully



Everyone's favourite event - Opening presents time









Christmas Day Service



My favourite girl

Evelyn has been the only person who has given me a Christmas card without fail EVERY SINGLE CHRISTMAS. Whether or not we see each other frequently, chat or meet up, she has never failed to be one of my bestest friends. This year, we have probably spoken about 20 sentences between us, with her being in Aussie for studies. Last year I got 20 over cards. This year? Just 2, from her and Nicole. Know what's a great friend? I do. =)


Merry Christmas & Happy 2008! God bless!!!

Monday, December 17, 2007

Bryan Shifts Upstairs

I was supposed to be back in camp last night, but because of the 'bruising' encounter with the chinese sinseh last friday, my right ankle looks like a luohan fish, and last night I visited the ang moh doctor for muscle relaxant and painkillers. Along with the weekend consultation fee was of course an MC for the following day.

Spent the day doing pretty much nothing until I decided that my room has too much junk and too little space. This began the process of shifting the entire contents of my room to the attic. My mum saw me packing my room and got the maid to help me. Managed to get most of my room less my study desk and wardrobe up through the tiny door and stairwell.

It's nice to be up here, almost like my very own studio apartment. Looking forward to having a wonderful Christmas this season. Can't be bothered to be bothered by army stuff. It's gonna be over in four months, so why worry and fret? Guard duty? Do lor, got four more months to tekan only mah, just suck it up lor. Very little or no nights off? Never mind lor, in four months every night is a nights off.

Time to go bathe, have my dinner and medicine and prepare to go to camp. Will be out on friday afternoon. :p


My mum is gonna convert my old room into a study room or guest room


The staircase leading to the attic, my new space


View from the staircase leading up


Stairway to heaven? Not quite but good enough for me :)


On the left, my den with a sofa, carpet and tv


The den, with wires and pillows everywhere




The bedroom