SINGAPOREANS can look forward to nine long weekends next year as all public holidays except one fall on the weekend, Friday or Monday.

The only one that falls on a weekday is Hari Raya Haji on Nov 17, a Wednesday.

Starting with the first day of the New Year on a Friday, long weekends follow with Chinese New Year falling on Feb 14, Sunday, and Feb 15, Monday. This means that Feb 16, Tuesday, will also be a public holiday.

Good Friday, Vesak Day and Deepavali all fall on Fridays, while Labour Day and Christmas Day will be Saturdays.

MOM also reminds the public that Deepavali this year will fall on Oct 17, Saturday, instead of Nov 15, Sunday, after verification against the Indian Almanac.

This year, seven out of the 11 public holidays were long weekends.

SHIOK! Short trips, anyone?

Look at Europe, or even our neighboring countries like Taiwan and Hong Kong. Often, these seats would be left empty for those who needed it more. Isn’t that great? We should be ashamed!

Do you think this programme is gonna be successful? I doubt it’s easy to change the spirit of kiasuism in Singaporeans

Wallets are a lot like guys.

You really have to take good care of, because if you won’t, something might happen.

I know what this means. I just lost a wallet, and I just lost a guy. You know, it’s the exact same thing. One day, you just realize it’s gone. You try to look for it everywhere, even going back to the places where you could have lost it. You think, and you think hard, only to come upon a grim realization: it’s really gone. Of course, you can hold on to some hope. After all, there have been some very, very lucky (blessed?) people who get it back. Perhaps you could become one of those people.

You sit home and you hope that someone would call, and that you would get it back. But then, some time passes, and you realize that it’s still gone, and you realize that it’s time to let go. The first few days, you turn to your friends for support. Some tell you you’ll be ok, some tell you that it was your fault and that you should have been more careful, and some tell you about their own experiences. They give you all sorts of advice, none you haven’t heard before. You then go out to find a new wallet, only to realize that you don’t really want a new one. You want the old one that you lost. No, you don’t want all these better-looking wallets, you want yours, because of how comfortable it is, because of all the cards and pictures and other stuff in it. You go out and carry on without a wallet, keeping your money in your pocket instead.

You throw away stuff that you would have held on to if you had your old wallet. And then, finally, you find a new wallet you like and settle in. You then start filling your new wallet, little by little. It still doesn’t feel as comfortable as the old one, but it’s getting there. Then you start putting in cards and pictures and other important stuff in the wallet. Soon enough, there’s as much stuff in your new wallet as the old one. And then, after some time, you feel as comfortable with your new wallet. And then you realize that you’ve almost forgotten you ever had your old wallet. Sure, you still remember most of the stuff you lost on that wallet. But then again, you don’t remember the feeling of hurt that you felt when you lost it. That’s because that wallet you lost is no longer your wallet. You’re no longer holding on.

This new wallet you’re holding, it has all the important cards and pictures and stuff that you need. This is your wallet. And this time, you tell yourself, you’re never losing this one.

A great piece of article for you to ponder over :wiggle:

Lots of things had happened around me that I almost couldn’t breathe. I need to piece them back together again. Will be back to update once I find the time to do so :sigh:

You would be very happy in a career that utilised your level-headedness, and allowed you to work mainly on your own. You want a career that allows you to be creative, without having to be involved with lots of people. Some careers that would be perfect for you are:

• Artist
• Historian
• Banker
• Novelist
• University Professor
• Photographer
• Vet
• Paralegal
• Graphic Designer
• Online Content Developer
• Webmaster
• Producer
• Managing Director
• Nutritionist
• Advertising
• Nursing

You like working and being alone. You like to avoid attention at all costs. You tend to keep to yourself, and not interact much with the people around you. You enjoy spending time with a few a close friends. You like to listen to others, but don’t like sharing much about yourself. You are very quiet and private.

You are very practical, and only act after thinking things through. You don’t like being forced to answer quickly. You have to evaluate the situation completely. You make decisions based on what you can verify with your senses.

You like to be deeply involved in one or two special projects. You like to be behind the scenes. You are very logical and fair. You feel you should be honest with others and protect their feelings.

You trust your gut instincts. You are easily inspired and trust that inspiration. You are very innovative. You analyse things by looking at the big picture. You are concerned about how what you do affects others. You worry about your actions and the future. You tend to use a lot of metaphors and are very descriptive and colourful in your choice of language.

You are very creative, and get bored easily if you don’t get to express yourself. You like to learn new things. You don’t like the same old routine. You like to leave your options open.

What should I say? Spot on! Majority of it :D

The huge pond.

On a random note, here’s an MRT & LRT plan I found online. Wonder what will my career be, how old my kids will be and what awaits me when it completes. Will I be an old hag by then? Haha :wiggle:

Watch out for the next upcoming post

Shall end this post with…

1. Something to make you drool.

SHIOKNESS! Indeed, it makes girls wobble at the sight of it

2. Something that makes you go “WOW”.

Pretteh flowers, which reminded me of the Singapore Garden Festival I’m gonna attend

3. Something to make you think that I am damn bo liao.

One of the reasons why girls take such a long time in the changing rooms.
CAMWHORE!!! :p

4. Something to make you envy.

My latest DIY nail art =)

5. Something to vomit at.

No, I didn’t perm my hair permanently. It looks quite bad on me :disbelief:

Ok, it really ended. I promise I will be back soon! Ciao! =)

Bet you’ve noticed the similarities between the two eh? Nearly became a MILLIONAIRE huh

It’s not mine, so please don’t come and harass me :D I’m still very broke :joy: