the echo loft

Alright this girl is sitting in Starhub and getting paid for blogging.=) Well not that i did it on purpose,blame it on starhub's laggy intranet and Vantive system which prevents me from *ahem* being a responsible credit controller.

Well,i've finally and i mean FINALLY settled down witta job.Not that being a clinical assistant isn't jsut that at least i lead a proper life.that meaning ive transformed from a girl who sleeps at 3am and waking up at 11am for my breakfast and lunch(both meals within an hr of the other) to a girl who is more normal.(somewhat).It feels like im schooling again(haha sth which im secretly looking forward to STILL yet i knoe i'll regret this in time to come!).

My Job.

Address me as Miss Joanne*ahem* and i am your friendly credit controller working in the Risk Management(corporate) department. Honestly, i duno wadda heck that truly means.In the layman's term, yours sincerely is a debt collector. =) mmm..it's a job i nv thought i could ever handle because seriously,it's pretty stressful working here seeing that your friendly debt collector has to be very patient settling those chao kuan customers that refuse to pay up.I have to devise various ways to arrange their mode of payments and so it's actually a lot of numbers and figures to deal with,apart from sounding friendly over the line.Now i've met with a couple of hiccups these 2days. First,I have to stress that GLKs are not only chao kuan , they irritate me(like whats new rite?).for one,i don undstd a shit that these pple r toking about cos they speak without fullstops and wait a minute,they don speak but slur.. *rolls eyes*. Second , i have to resign to the fact that i really am ashamed to call myself a chinese cos i cannot hold a proper conversation in mandarin over the phone,or as a matter of fact,for more than 10 mins.And i thought i had A1 for chinese!?Bad.Very soon,those customers over the line are gona ask me if im chinese.*cross fingers*

So far,the girls here are nice,most of them are temp staffs as well altho they are all older than i am.All of them are waiting to go into uni(the 1983 pple fr poly i think).oh yeah and there's a senior staff who sits behind me.whoo..she's a genuine tai tai..a living example of someone i wana be say 10yrs down the road.ok,you may be asking why she's even working if she is a taitai ya?Well i would say to past time.She has everything i would consider a taitai to be, fair and crystal clear skin, the SK 11 pitera skin that sammi cheng and qiqi endorses , her hands are so smooth(as tho she hasn't touched washing detergent in her life)....

............and joanne's gona get fired if she continues! till then!

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BLESSED 20th Birthday ANDY*

The boy is so old.He has a BIG "2" in front of his age. =)
Come back and give me your birthday treat(haha ironically..)soon!
Come back with your bakery!
Hope you'll have a swelling celebration o'there. =)

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Nasty day.Distressing for the soul.Damaging for the being.Bad.

A man asked me which part of Malaysia I resided.I gave him my most gracious smile and uttered "WO SHI SIN JIA BO REN".I could have almost growled the instant he put forth sucha brainless question but no im a demure 19 year old singaporean,excuse me.why am i so offended?No idea.i just don't see why he even articulated something like that while i was dispensing drugs.Hello?Alright so maybe it was meant to be a pick-up line,seeing that the clinic is at the parallels of DESKAR ROAD..Hell~! he is old enough to be my father!No offense but i simply abhor the idea of even being seen as a Malaysian!*shrugs* Im not exceptionally apologetic for what ive jus said btw.*rolls eyes* I cringe at the thought of anything malaysia-ish.

So that was encounter #1

Then

yet another who is old enough to be my dad knocked furiously on the sliding doors of the clinic when it was 630pm.The time of the day Ive been counting down to.Joanne,feeling kind as ever,opened the doors much as she prognosticate an ominous situation surfacing in awhile.How wrong can i get eh?Just how auspicious when someone is knocking so furiously, with a black leather jacket draped over his ahbengish looking physique and a motorcycle helmet with dragon art,coupled with his rope thick gold chain that could probably fetch me a sum for my euro trip if i robbed him.Get the picture?yeah,something along that thread.*shrugs* So what happened? He came in screaming on top of his vocals wanting to buy comadine(cough mixture which contains morphine) without consulting the doctor.So i told him that you cannot purchase cough mixtures over the counter.You NEED to consult the doctor.He insisted that he's been doing it all the time. At this point, my patience was going,i felt it going at 200km/hr or sth.So my colleague tried convincing him that we cannot dispense the drug.He refused to believe even after the DOCTOR TOLD HIM so.okays how ridiculous is this?In the end,he left with nothing but left us with his decade long of vulgarities and profanities sprouted at all 3 of us. omg, i cannot help but dwelled in self pity for like the next 15mins. NUTS!!!!!(i tried very hard not to swear and i still am)

Encounter #2 for you

Dont read beyond encounter #2 if you happen to detest racism.that is,you are living racial harmoniously in multi racial singapore and you feel that racism should be eliminated.Sorry.Racism is here to stay.Im feeling bitchy today.

Here it goes.

There's a reason why i dislike them*.Not the colour of their skin or their lacking interllects(i happen to think they r quite smart).the reason i dislike them* is something anyone would consider silly n childish but wadda heck.I was on bus 67,the bus that passes thru LITTLE INDIA and MALAY VILAGE.Maybe there's also a reason why the route don cover CHINATOWN?i dunno.whatever it is, the fact that it passes these 2 places is enough to put my story across right?I boarded the bus to a stench of -youknoewhat- smell.A total turnoff but damn it's an air-conditioned bus,you cant open the windows.No ventilation.I was about to wait for the next bus and i would have.Then again,it was getting dark and i was in little india.Got my point?ok move on.I got myself a seat,thankfully or was it unfortunately?you decide.Sat down and for the next half an hour,they* were crowding beside me with their arms raised up to hold onto the metal bars above for support.*faints* The smell turned me off as usual so i should already be getting used to it.Even if i did(i nv will),i will never want to be seated below armpits with a bush that looks like a croakcoach could camou in it.mind you,sweat was tickling off those things as well.Oh gross gross gross!!!!It wasn't just one person..but they came TOGETHER!Im amazed i still had any appetite left for dinner.

Im not saying that all chinese are perfect(they r not!! but i am!),it's just that,for pete's sake,invest in a bloody deodrant or something.Perhaps they* could try to wear something to conceal that sparstic undergrowth.Perhaps they could also try dispersing themselves such that the smell can diffuse and not be stagnant at one spot.perhaps bus 67 should jus stop its service to little india.Damn.

That was the highlight of the ride although there were actually more shits that happened.Not too good on me to go on about my ever so eventful ride on bus 67..you could ask me to illustrate privately next time.I have loads to tell.*shrugs*

My Day for you.

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Just when i thought the past two days were probably the best 2days in 2005(hahas!),today was simply superb!A second item off my birthday wishlist was granted.that being my Jay chou live concert CD! =) It came with a huge poster as well.I adore this man only for his oh-eva-so-meaningful songs actually.Or rather,he's the only few male chinese singer i have in my mp3(this is very embarrassing)..im so slow and backdated with chinese songs,i really need more of them!i want to practice singing them before my KTV sessions!i feel stupid to be ignorant about chinese songs sometimes.i really feel stupid.afterall,im super proud to be a chinese*ahem*.So pls enlighten this girl if you happen to see this. =)

The evening was spent..
-dining at fish and co with the YEP kias(seafood platter makes me happy.)
-guessing my very first present b4 i got my Jay cd(i have very thoughtful friends who bought me luxury biscuit in preparation for my europe trip!im really thankful!Can you imagine opening up your present to a box of biscuit?*smiles* i think only an idiot like me will smile!)
-eating chocolates and more of it.(ironically,the bday girl bought them chocs!)
-oh yes im thankful for the novel from eugene too.
-watched Hide and Seek and scared the living hell outta the coward me(yes yes..with a jacket to block the screen and screaming unnecesarily)

Alright,a very summarised entry.I gathered my readers are gon be bored to tears reading 3 consecutive entries on my bday.A celebration like no other(altho i secretly feel very young among the YEP pple)Whatever it is, for the pple who crossed my life the past 3days,thank you!




**after dinner..**



**..came a swensens
ice cream cake**



**..equals a jolly joanne**

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It's legendary that you hafta eat mee sua during your bday to enjoy longevity .But but..do i really wana live that long!? oh well.tt was for dinner and Mrs Lim cooked it!like wow..i love her cooking!No, i really like home-cooked food.=)
So i cut my second bday cake in less than 24hrs.More to come and i know it.

My simple celebration with my very endearing family in our very cosy home!=)


My friend,my family.We rock.
Joan,Jaonne,Joyce,Jeffry.

oh my 2 very cute friends!

F-father
A-and
M-mother
I-i
L-love
Y-you

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just a Birthday Review..

i remembered not wanting to celebrate my turning 19 and remembered telling almost everyone that.I had even more celebrations than i thought i ever wanted!ive cut 3cakes in a matter of less than 72hrs.Feast and ate SO MUCH.My appetite has indeed expanded.It's also true that once your appetite expands,it's hard to shrink it,which means im in trouble.Ive put on weight by the way(i'll whine abt tt later.)


So the girls gave up buying presents and hence 100bucks Isetan voucher from 'em.Basically everything that i want is from Isetan so i guess that's a supadupa smart idea(in fact i think i told them to get me voucher..=P),although i think i need more than the given value!*grins*.Paul and Joe make up alone is gon use up ALL of it!I still wana spend some in MANGO(haven you bought enuff clothes frm mango?)We had a hearty meal by the river,the one and only river singapore is proud if!That aside,we settled ourselves in TCC at the Boat quay outlet after which(jojo left us cos she had to study for chem test!!).that place is heaven on earth,at least it's the feeling i got outa it!Unbelieveably comfortable cos u can nua on the giant beanies.I liked the drinks menu.You're hearing this from me and im no coffee lover but i especially liked the Rasberry latte =)Like always,we entertained ourselves with the camera and beautiful paintings of albert enstien.His paintings are impressive!Again,you're hearing it from someone who cant and dunno how to appreciate the arts culture.

A night of simple joy there.I think we meet each other too often for our own good sometimes..then again,everyone is gon start work proper so i foresee less of it.*bleahx* I know we'll always be close at heart though! I love ya'll(i mean every part of it!)! *smooches*


**The oldies of the lot
.Sadly,ive joined them.
bimbo jo and auntie nic**

**The Retards imposing
Albert's paintings**

**My supadupa yummy
choc liquor cakie**

**Potential mud-rocks**

**..again**

**and again..
What happened to
them?**

**Fav drink of the night!**

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BIRTHDAY WISH LIST

..Contributions towards my Europe trip fund
..Longer hair
..My A cube alevel results
..Get my license by the end of this year.
..To have breakfast with ah meng in the zoo
..To get into the courses I opt for(which is?I duno for the moment,im so aimless)
..I really wana be thinner
..I wan Paul & Joe make up(im a victim of consumerism)
..I wan abt $100 tangs or isetan voucher to splurge on stila's make up
..I wan a face massager
..I wan chunks of accessories
..I wan to learn a third language
..I wan to take up pilates after yoga
..I dont know what I want.I just want everything all the time.
..I wana own more bags
..I wan to go spa
..I hope god will answer my prayers
..I wish for the best for myself(duh!)
..I wan the Jay Chou CD ( I dunno wad its called but I want it)
..I wan an air ticket to Bangkok in June
..It has become a habit to buy things everytime I go out.I need to kick tt away.
..The folly of falling for him has stopped me from falling again.I fear.I need to
free myself from tt.
..I think I need a new handphone
..I wan to SAVE MONEY!
..I promise to swear less or none.(im really trying altho erm ..)
..haha I aspire to be a doctor!(aspire only)
..I wana try to be demure



I dont even think half of what ive written is what anyone would consider as a birthday wishlist.

Im insatiable

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CHIJLL out @ zouk!
oh check that out,clubbing with a good cause,when will i ever get the opportunity to do tt eh?*grins* okies so im gona gather up my girlies for this.IJ rawks ma world =)wheee weeet!aaha. =) click on the poster for details!

Anyhow,today being the first day of the lunar year and i spent half the day sleeping.*yawns* I only had 3 pathetic hours of slp last nite.fireworks was so pretty!i Wana spend half my life watching fireworks if i could!Maybe someone should propose to me under the fireworks in a yacht or something!I wana go on a sunset cruise and dine onboard.I wana dine on a cablecar.so lovely!im not hinting anything here okay.Just a random thought.My hongbao collection is dying down..it's diminishing..it's de-escalating..it's bad.I heard that the year of the rooster is ominous,but its not gona get to me!What's with all the superstition anyway.Im blessed.

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A Preview of February

i know its been 7 days into feb already.Nonetheless i need to plan my month and hopefully try to achieve as many things outta this short month.

_ Bake more and tastier tarts!(which i already did)
_ It's my birthday and im not planning to celebrate my turning old(hello my soya family,if you happen to read this,pls don celeb my bday ok?pls pls.i'll be working anw!)
_ Its the month of romance and im determined to spend it the way i want it(hahas..which is?)
_ I wana stop eating like a cow
_ I wana save money(like $10/day!)
_ I wana take the rides at marina promenade.
_ I wana sign up for new YOGA classes
_ It's the start of lent,i should make sacrifices and keep to them.
_ I have to make an effort to fast and abstain on fridays.
_ I have to attend stations of the cross faithfully.
_ I have to be more prayful
_ I have to stop adding on to the ARCHIVES tt my frens hav came up with.(the disgusting pple that came into my life i wish to delete them from my very limited memory.)
_ i want to sleep by 1am everynight.(at least after CNY)

That should be all.i have put forth a lot goals for this month.Since i did not come out with a very clear NEW YEAR resolution,a monthly one should do me good.SHOULD.Erm..when march is here,it's time to pee in my pants cos results will be out.*shrugs* Im not asking for much.Prayers,Joanne.

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A REVIEW OF JANUARY

..Learned how to bake pineapple tarts
..Gave my heartiest help to Mercy Relief
..Worked for the very dreadful company,Mandom Corp.
..two of my bimbos turned 19
..been to wild wild wet
..Attended the most job interviews ever in my life.
..Spending with guilt but ignoring that feeling
..Found myself a tuition assignment
..Found out that Chinatown is a place I probably love to go?(hahas)
..Found out that SAF is a stupid organisation.
..Been eating SO much I need to wake up my ideas!
..The most birthdays celebration month
..Learnt some mambo actions!
..Lost my pride to someone irrelevant to my life

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Im no longer unhappy..or maybe im jus easily pleased in all sense.Firstly,im finally employed permanently,at least till i step into the doors of NUS(hopefully ya?).Secondly,my supercoolfunkynerd bestfren is gona be my colleague!classic classic yea? =). Funny how both of us came out of the interview yesterday cursing and swearing at the company and vowed we'll never accept the job.the interview was so intimidating i wished i could just tell the person i don't want the job.May i leave?The Indian or better known as GLK was so strict,the sort that you perhaps wana give her a tight slap n scream out B.I.T.C.H in her face?yup yup.Oh wells,luck's on our side i guess.They have agreed to accept the both of us but for a different position,one which is easier and less stressful according to them.Customer service/admin.Oh we're working for Amex just in case you still are wondering what this girl is blabbering about.

Suddenly i get so many phonecalls asking me to go for interviews.These agencies are more than annoying at times.They come buzzing me when i do not need them.Yes yes i complain so much.But when i was depressed abt being unemployed no one came to my rescue.Now i get interviewS after interviewS,all of which required me to dress in killer heels and formal wear.Gawd.Horrid,i dislike looking old now that im turning 19..in 13days.oh my!MY BIRTHDAY IS COMING!haha.ok tts besides the point.

k gon turn in now cos i gotta give tuition early tmr.Im so nervous.It's bio tmr again.Much as i love bio,i realised its not very easy to teach matt bio cos he asks me qns that i cannot answer.He asked where is the bone marrow?oh my,know what?i really duno.Im not sure.Anyone?

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I shouldn't be blogging now.I should be with my frens mambo-ing my life away.Damn.Im super unhappy about the fact that i am not.Screw the indecisiveness of everyone.Screw my tuition assignment.Screw my very much interuppted life(actually i duno why im so busy when im jobless).Im unhappy.Super very extremely..I wana go mambo and be with my friends.All of them are there.Im unhappy.What's fun without the babe here.Screw this.Im moody and grouchy.Im gona kick some ass and pull your hair.So what if i sound childish.Im SO unhappy now,you haf no idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alright,i've vent it out.Maybe it's not so much about not being at mambo.I think i know what it is but i refuse to believe it's that which is bothering me.*sighs* My period had better come soon.Pretty apparent that my PMS seems really foul.Im so snappy and i haf an exploding pimple on my fat cheeks.Ok back to why im so bothered.Well basically i have so many things i wana do yet so little time,which is so ironic cos im suppose to be HOW free.But no.Interviews take hella long.I wana meet my wifey tmr but my mum wants me to go shopping with her.See what i mean? i wana meet Mr kelvin to get back the stuffs too but we can never agree on a date..there's just so many things to do(or at least i think so)oh yes..and i almost forgot i HAVE TO meet my wifey cos we need to plan our trip.

Im unhappy and im gona remain very unhappy till im happy.
.WHATEVER.

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