The Amazing Race S15E06

This has to be one of the sweetest episode (:

First, there’s Brian and Ericka.

Brian & Ericka, Married.

Ericka was stuck at the Road Block. And Brian did not yell at her like what the other teams will usually do. Instead he said, “..Don’t give up. I know you can do this!” and he even suggested that they go outside to take a breather (: Throughout the entire episode, he was just encouraging her and when she keeps throwing bombs at him, he just kept on saying that he understands and empathise with her! That’s totally the way to go when a girl is cranky, not keep quiet!

Such a sweet couple! (:

Then there’s Big Easy and Flight Time, the Harlen Globetrotters!

Flight Time and Big Easy(:

I always like a team who can make jokes about themselves(: They were making fun of themselves last week when they couldn’t figure out the code to the breifcase. And when they did the Detour this week, they were so funny to watch! (: Nice nice!

And finally, the Poker Team, Tiffany and Maria!

maria and tiffany!

Okay, I don’t really like them at the start because they lied that they were some charity workers instead of poker players. But, hey! That’s their game and the secret was not kept hidden for long(:

They were stuck in the Detour and Maria went, “..can we hug this out instead?” and they pasued and hugged each other! and both started crying at the same time. Awww. After awhile, they started encouraging each other. Saying things like, “You are my hero, Tiffany. We don’t quit.” and “..I’ve never seen you say you want to quit..” That’s so sweet! So they went back to the task at hand, hug it out some more and try again.

Aww. But such a waste that they gave up in the end!

That’s it!

the glutton.

this is what i am having for lunch -

shin cup noodles (:

breaking the chocolate ban = Raisin Chocolates!

oreo, bread and krispy kreme!

can anyone say,”FAT?!”

Halloween @ Mint Museum(:

Have always wanted to visit the Mint Museum! I mean, it’s a museum full of TOYS! nothing else but TOYS! (:

So when I received the invite on FB, I immediately RSVP-ed and skipped all the way home! Heheh.

and on we go!

It was Halloween so we had to dress up. But being the lazy bum that I was, I didn’t. I just came up with a really crap excuse and said that, “..I am Lara Croft (without the boobs)..” Hahahahahaa. But luckily, Kim brought alot of stuff for us (: So, I settled for a pirate hat!

credits to Serene (:

Yohoho! Merry Christmas! Oh wait. That’s Santa Clause. What does a pirate do again? *thinks* Auurrrgghh. Me maties! Hahahaa. So as we hanged around the entrance some more, more and more stuff got added to my head-.- I became a devil pirate. And then a devil pirate who had a bat for a pet. A pet bat that flies above my head.

We walked around the museum for a bit and took some pictures. Interesting thing was that there’s an ‘allocated’ activity for each level. There’s crystal reading, tarot reading, drawing and the party floor. The queues were super long So no crystal and tarot reading for me. BUT I WANT!!

xavier looking at the toys.

I don’t know. All the toys don’t look like toys to me! More like…Random stuff? I can’t imagine any kids taking them play with them like how I played with my cooking set and Hotwheels race car! But then again, it might be me getting old.

Oh! I saw alot of string holders!  What are they? Hmmm.

We proceeded to the party level after awhile and that’s when all the shooting frenzy happened! HAHAA! I cannot remember how many pictures we took. But we kept exchanging costumes and taking pictures.

Here’s my 2nd costume -

credits to Guo Wei (:

Totally retro can? I think I can fit into Faye Wong’s 浮躁 MV just nice. Or perhaps the Pussycats from Archie comic! hahahah. Think too much sia!

credits to Shirly (:

See! Everyone is so dressed up! I’m lucky that Kim brought extra! Thanks, Kim! (:

While the adults got trigger happy, the kids are oddly obedient and quiet! Especially Xavier! He kept pointing to the guitar of the lead singer and asked, “What’s that?  I want to hear him play!” So cute(: And for someone so active like him, he actually slowed down and waited. When the singer stated playing, he actually sat down, listen to him and swayed to the music. Maybe he is musically talented!

mesmerized!

All in all, it was an interesting trip to the museum!

Thank you so much for the invite, Riley! (:

More pictures at http://bit.ly/1fEiq2

a list of YOUs.

I was told that I should always hold and wait for an explanation before I explode. Especially when it’s about certain things/person.

And I have been doing that. Trying my hardest at least. There are slip-ups once in awhile. But the success rate is about 60%? Especially when it’s about certain things and person.

But now, I am near the brink of exploding again. Well, not explode explode. But make sarcastic comments. Temper is short today.

So as per my post every November/December, I am going to do it again.

YOU! Stop being rude!

YOU! If you don’t need people to help, at least reply and say, “It’s okay, I got help”. NOT IGNORE.

YOU! Contradict yourself much?

YOU! I don’t know why I am trying to prevent the day your ego burst.

I am holding 40% of the firing power back. I am still waiting. WAITING for an EXPLANATION. and if it doesn’t come, then well, good luck. You’re on your own.

You taught me to believe the ‘good’ in everyone. To wait for explanations. I did. And almost everyone did it. EXCEPT YOU. I always wait for your explanation and it never come.

YOU! Stop taking me for granted.

and here we go again.

Last night, I was just lamenting about how I tend to “swear” alot more in November/December.

And during dinner, I was just telling ber how songs and catchy jingles are now easily burnt into my mind. How they will go on infinite loop in my head.

And now, I think, it is safe to say that, the clauds is back. klutzy. claudsy.

Remember how I used to entertain you guys with my silly antics of walking into doors and tripping over myself? Well, THEY ARE BACK!

I nearly tripped over myself twice today. And I just walked into my door and somehow slam-dunked my elbow against it. A huge blue-black is already forming!

The Plurk gang is so going to laugh when they see it tomorrow.

Everybody, I’m baaaaacccckkkkk!!

november/december me.

i think every year, when november and december rolls around, i have a little change in behavior.

i start swearing. quite a bit.

and my temper? it gets pretty short. but i don’t explode. i express it in subtle way. or in some cases, i become subtly rude.

i want things to be quick. energy level? insane.

i don’t like people to hold my hands and micro-manage me. i like to figure things out on my own. you can point me in the right direction, but please. do not come in and tell me what to do. you know how kids get frustrated when you kajiao them while they try to figure out how to create stuff with their blocks? i’m like that.

i become almost like a guy. but with some girlish/princessy attitude.

but then at the same time, things get funny.

i bump into things alot more. i drop things alot more. i become clauds.

so HMM.

Photography Workshop for HI friends(:

Me being me. Was reluctant and kind of shy to signed up to help for the workshop. But when I saw that Guo Wei and Serene are going, I just signed up. Nothing like pushing yourself to join something that’s worthwhile (:

Met Eddy Wee for a quick lunch (where I was horribly late) before walking over to YMCA with Serene and Carolyn! All of us was kinda excited and scared at the same time? What if we can’t communicate with them? And what if our skills suck? It was with this mix of feelings that we arrived at the classroom.

We were split into groups. 2 HI friends to 1 volunteers and as there’s not enough interpreters around, we had to write(:

my notes(:

It was like having Beginner’s Class all over again! And no matter how many times I attend the class (3rd time including this one), I think I learn something “new”. Not new new. But as in points that I know but forgot and then never practice! HAHAHA! And I shoot almost every week *depressed* NAH!

We had a short practical session at the rooftop of YMCA too!

practical (:

All in all, it was an interesting and fun experience(: I learnt some sign language too! Which includes Facebook, clumsy, uncle, shutter and thank you (:

Seeing that I will be jobless soon enough, I hope to volunteer a lot more. Giving tuitions, helping out with admin stuff and the random whatnots.

Here’s a picture of me and my 2 ’students’ -

new found friends (:

Hopefully you guys learnt something and I didn’t teach the wrong things to you guys! Take good care and keep in touch ya? (:

And a group shot!

group shot!

Thanks, everyone ! For a wonderful Saturday afternoon (:

And don’t you just love this shot of me?

i became a rockstar! credits to Ben Tan!