California Dreaming

Yes yes yes! Feels great to be back in LA! I do enjoy my time in Ohio but its the endless beaches and piers I've been missing most in LA. It's really strange. Life really works in such unexplainable mysterious ways.

It was four years ago, when I took the shuttle cab leaving my beautiful "home" of 3 months in Santa Monica and made my way to the airport. It was very early in the morning and the cab passed by Marina Del Rey. I kinda know of this place before my journey to LA as I had to look for a place to stay over the internet. I saw those beautiful pictures online and never thought I would actually get to see it with my own eyes as it was too far from my school. So when I passed by Marina Del Rey in a cab four years ago, I wondered what my experience would be if I could spent a few nights there.

How funny... My friends (a married couple) bought a beautiful apartment here and so here I am in Marina Del Rey! The best part is I saw Morgan Freeman! I'm quite sure its him. I was walking back from Venice Beach and was trying to figure out my way and I was hesitating if I should cross the road. Then a car stopped and waited for me to cross. I didn't cross and gave way instead and when I looked at the driver and smiled, I thought I saw a very familiar face, the driver smiled back at me and within seconds the car dove away and then it hit me.... He's MORGAN FREEMAN!!! WAHOO!

Venice beach is another place I'd always wanna explore. I heard about it through my acting school classmates during my stay in LA. Finally I made my way there and its just a 15min walk away. The pier was fun and people were fishing on the pier. That reminded me of our Bedok Jetty. But the catch here is more exciting. Mackerel !! Lots of it!! I wished I had fishing rod with me! ARRGH!

Walked into a bar at 4pm near the beach. The bar is something like what we see in the movies. I ordered a Bud Lite, gulp it down immediately, paid the waitress and walked out. All under 60seconds. LOL I know it sounded crazy but that's my point. I didn't want to hang out there and start a conversation with strangers. I mean I am alone after all. I only wanted to get the feel of being in an old school American bar. So 60secs is good enough for me.

Met a few Singaporeans over dinner just now. It was fun to get to know new people and to catch up with friends.

Gonna meet up with 2 classmates tomorrow and am really looking forward to it. GOSH! I can so live in LA for another 3 months! I hope I get to come back real soon. But meanwhile I am gonna enjoy my last two nights here.

I always believe and trust that life will work out for me . Positive thoughts attracts positive results. Even though I have shorten my trip but I am thankful with all the blessing I've been receiving from heaven. I know and I truly believe I'll be back in LA soon. One just gotta trust and have faith in oneself and heaven.

Hope all is well with you!

PMS and I don't know what anymore......

I'm not in a good mood today. Guess it must be my PMS or maybe it was because of the super hot sun that burned my skin this afternoon. Maybe it's the thought that I don't get the chance to hang out with Carolina anymore until she comes back. Maybe maybe..... One thousand more reasons I can find. It also could be because I didn't buy the nice CK dress in the mall and that bag in the arts museum...

Gosh! It's really so hard to be a woman. Only if men would understand. LOL

Oh well. I'll be fine. Of course I will as always. LOL

I will survive. :)

Hope you have a great day! CHEERS!

I'm starting to feel better already!

Leap Of Faith

Missed Jerry last night. Couldn't help but to think about him.

Hey Jerry! Are you watching over me from heaven?

Let's talk about you today. Yeah you, the one reading the words on this blog right now, this moment.

Who are your friends? What's your kind of music? What do think of the color "Purple"? Have you seen "The A Team" ? Do you like sunflowers? What's your idea of a good day? Have you ever take a moment to invoke all your senses at once? It can be quite an experience.

If there's a place right now you be there in 3 seconds, I'm talking about anywhere in the world, where will it be and why? Have you ever shown your vulnerability to anyone? Whats your biggest fear? Nah... I'm talking about real fear. Come on! LOL

Have you ever been present? I mean really being present for anyone? What was the last thing on your mind before you went to bed last nite? Did you smile when you wake up this morning?

I did. Hope you did too. :)

Nice knowing you.

Oh Carol.........

Hey Hey Hey....... The song of the day is "OH CAROL"! Gosh... 2 decades already....

Yep, I wouldn't have imagined this happening in a foreign land 2 decades ago. WOW... But yes I'm here and meeting Carolina, my CHIJ classmate in 30 minutes. I'm feeling so nervous.

May you have a great day ahead!! Cos I'm know I'm gonna have one too!!

CHEERS! :)

Sunset at 10pm

The sun doesn't set fully till 10pm here. The blur me only realized it now. The world wide web says the sun rises here at 6am. Gosh super long day everyday. No wonder I felt drained for the last two nights even when I did almost nothing.

I am a night person. Poor me. LOL I prefer the night. Quiet and cooling, it helps to boost my creativity. But well I guess I'll adjust my life here pretty well soon. Who wouldn't? Nice weather, nice people plus there's no traffic jams and stress free town.

Sometimes its good to slow down. The living enviroment, just like feng shui can change a person. It can either destroy you or heal you. Looks like I've just found another good reason to be here. I came here to heal. Ironically, I am now living in a world prestige medical town that's number one ranking for heart program.

When I first started my journey, I thought it would be just as simple as visiting a friend (who is seeking treatment here) and to provide assistance in every way I can. But looks like now I'm the one who is seeking treatment and receiving assistance here instead.

Its strange how life works. You think you are helping people yet its actually the other way round. I didn't know my heart's tired until now. I mean I knew in a way but just didn't think I'm that tired. Who wouldn't be tired after being trapped and struggled 24/7 in a city for so long? We city people are sick. Just too much going on living in a city. For me especially the last 2 months. The accident and death of Jerry and other accumulative stuffs. I want my kampong. I miss Tioman island. Now, where's my Ali kopi?

Tomorrow I'm gonna have to move out from this cosy guest house and move into a nice hotel. I'm so gonna miss the smiles from the people here, the free wifi and the cosy lounge area. Its been my "home" for the last two nights after all. I am actually moving just across the street so that I can be closer to my friend. Tomorrow I will honor my responsibility and integrity as a friend. That's what I am here for in the first place.

I spoke to Justina on the phone just now. She spoke of how much she misses Jerry. My heart sank. But I'm fine now. Spoke to another friend just now, he broke the news of his mom being diagnosed with cancer. Guess when I get back I shall spend time with this old friend of mine. I know there's nothing I can do but at least I can be there for him.

Road Rage Diva

Crazy...... I must be crazy..... I did a most crazy thing last evening. Prince was laughing about it and he was mean cheeky. I can hear it from his laughs from the other side of the phone. Like he always said " Ermm... I was more worried for other drivers on the road." ARRGH

Oh no, its not about my driving skills. (I'd think so, at least) But more on how I'm most likely to turn into The Road Rage Diva...

Like the other time when I tried to stop a teenager from bashing up a poor little boy. Prince said he was more worried for the teen. I wonder if its because I told him I have some Mongol blood running in my body. Yeah Genghis Khan!! I have warrior blood in me!!

Anyway, it is not illegal for me to drive here as long as I am under supervision. Carol told me she heard from a friend that the local police here prefer to catch traffic offender because there's USD$100 commission for the police. I wonder if its the same back home.

By the way, driving lessons starts from Monday.

Gotta go for my morning walk. CIAO!!

Hope all is well with you.

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅6

I saw my first river in states.... YAY!

Another yay for me is that I did not buy the pair of shoe I like from the shop thats next to the river... Yeah? ARRRGGGGH!

I'm very good here. Well taken care of by Ben and his family. Nothing can express my gratitude for their kind hospitality. I don't know what I can do to help, but I wish I can find ways to help or do something for them. However I'm really clueless. Now I can only hope I'm not a burden to them thats all.

This morning I spoke to my pals via skype. (I'm thankful for this invention!!)

I heard from them that it flooded AGAIN in Orchard road and Thomson road. My friend's car was half submerged at the open carpark at cineleisure. He managed to free his car but as he drove to Thomson road there was another flood. He and many other drivers were forced to do an illegal u-turn, driving opposite way on the one way road.....

Anyway, I'm going out for a short walk. I wish you well and hope you'll enjoy the song.

Cheers

:) I'm lovin it

Hello! How are you doing?

I'm having fun here in the states. Managed to spend a little time at the beach. Simply beautiful.

But I dozed off in the cinema..... Wasted USD$10.... :(

Slept very well last nite. No jet lag. Woke up at 7am without the alarm clock. Love the weather here. However I had to catch a flight to another state. Sad to leave but its good to be able to explore new places.

Finally I'm at where I should be. Glad to be here. Gonna meet up with a primary school classmate who moved here. Glad to see Ben and his family. He got such a sweet and beautiful wife and his kids are so cute. He's recovering well from his surgery. I'm happy for him.

We had dinner at a Taiwanese place. Nice beef noodle. Bought a bun for supper and the lady gave me another bun for free. Awww.... So happy!

I'm lovin it.....

Meow meow meow meow.....

I haven't pack yet.... GOSH! I STILL HAVEN'T PACK YET!!

My internal flight has been confirmed and I'll be flying with Continental Airlines. I wonder if its the same carrier I flew to Vegas on. I may have flown on American Airlines the last time. It's been too long. Don't remember much....

Anyway it was sweet of my friend who booked the tickets for me. I felt bad that my poor friend who just got out of surgery had to spend time to help me arrange my flights and the others. Should be resting and meowing away.... :P

Yay! I get to spend a night in Marina Del Rey! I have been there once just for a couple of minutes and been wanting to see more of the place ever since. I am so glad Annie and David bought a beautiful home there last year, so now I get to crash in their guest room! Hehee :P Can't wait to meet their puppy Roofy! I hope I get to meet Louis and Manish too... But its over an hour drive away from Santa Monica. Crossing my fingers. Yep I'll upload some pics here when I get back.

My Swedish friend will be flying in. Hope I'll get to meet her again. Anyway Ann will be hanging out with her if I am still not back by then.

I am freaking out. I hope my laundry will dry in time. Yes I know, I should move my butt and start to do my packing, NOW....

Diva's Cafe 咖啡厅5

今晚的咖啡有点苦涩，正好反映了我的心情。It's hard not to think of Jerry. 他的生日也过了好几天了。 以为就可以这样慢慢淡淡的忘记。 I tried not to think about him but ended up eating on the same street where we had our last meal together. 好弟弟， 生日快乐。Rest in peace my friend....

Leaving on the jet plane

I love to travel but not the flying part. Especially when the plane takes off and the sudden drop in mid air. Scary.... My last flight on Silkair to Xiamen was really frightening... The plane suddenly dropped a few meters in mid air when the crews were serving refreshments. I burst into tears and prayed hard for my life to heaven. PLEASE LET IT BE A SMOOTH FLIGHT ! Crossing my fingers....... Its not funny to fly alone.

I fly alone most of the time and yet I have no idea how I got through each time. The take offs, the turbulence, and the landing part.

I wonder what shall I pack into my luggage. I am glad to be able to visit my friend. It's gonna be a super long flight. I hope I will not be squeezed in between two strangers who snored their way on the 18 hour long flight again. This time I shall not ask for window seat. Forget the clouds.

I am gonna travel light this time and will survive the entire trip with just 2 jackets, not 7. I know its gonna be chilly. But I guess my body fats should be enough to keep me warm. LOL

Shoes... I'll wear my track shoes and bring long a pair of boots and maybe a pair of heels. 2 pairs of jeans, a few nice tops and 2 dresses should be enough. I hope so. I don't know when I'll be back but 3 weeks is max for me.

My dear Mr Lenovo (laptop) will be travelling with me. It's stupid to travel without a laptop in my case. Oh yes, bringing along 2 books to read will be nice too.

NAH ! No shopping this time! Okay... Maybe some cosmetics from duty free shops BUT that's about it!!

Paul, please decide for me what to wear....

Now I know what not to wear. I'd rather wear jeans or put on something that's 100% silk. It gotta be nothing heavy. Oh those shoes..... Gosh! It better be comfortable.

The last time I wore my Adidas under the ken-ken and did the run-away bride thingy. It wasn't too bad. No "table cloth" for the train please. Maybe no train at all, on the second thought.

I must have worn bridal gown for 5 times at least. Each time it happens my excitement level decreases, plus the fact that I have never seen any gown that I truly fancy over the years. Now I'm starting to think, maybe there will never be a gown for me. Believe me, looking for the perfect gown is harder than looking for a soulmate. Okay, maybe its just me.

Its not funny when one has to wear it for 2 days. No wonder most weddings last for only a day. I wonder how my friend in India did it for 3 days 3 nights....

Well at least now I know, if there's a day when I am torn between 2 gowns, I can always look for Paul the Octopus for an answer. I'm sure Paul will make good decision for me when it comes to choosing between the Spanish or German designer. Humm... Maybe I'll just seek opinion from the "sotong" in my fish tank instead. At least I could enjoy some calamari if the gown didn't look good on me.

I really hope I won't feel like I'm "working" on my big day. But I guess it's gonna be hard not to think about it that way. After all, I've been married for 5 times on screen.

Aliens & My Life on Earth

How are you feeling today?

I'm having a good time. :) Love the little things, kisses and hugs from my 2 beautiful nieces. Shoot starts in a few days. Gonna get myself ready for it. Maybe I'll be having another mini concert at a place that I've been longing to perform. It's now in talks. Crossing my fingers.

Life in general is good except for the occasional PMS. It's the weather I'm telling you. Missed the raining days......

Looks like its time to do up my room again. It's been awhile. But I don't know where to start... LOL

I've been doing some reading. Hope I'll keep it up. The book (Chariots Of the Gods) I'm reading is quite interesting, its about ancient Earth that had established contact with aliens... Pretty entertaining book I must say.

Hope all is well with you.