1 down, 3 more!!!

3 more to go!!!

It's NOT that I don't like STUDYING.. -study revelation-

Yes, this is my third -exam-related-studying post, where you get tips about studying and my revelation about exams... I have a paper later at 230PM but as you can see, I can't keep my hands off the PC or blogging.

I just tell myself that if I wasn't blogging, I'd be watching tv (which IS true...)

You see, the problem lies in the fact that...

It's not that I don't like studying, but It's just I wish I was studying something different...

...like say, SHOPPING1101 or MEN1101?

OK... back to the books...

Hell, yeah, it does.....

9irls: TOXIC when EMOTIONAL

Yes 9irls absolutely have the right to be emotional. Call them manipulative, vindictive, whatever. They just are and that's how evolution made them to be.

They seem to be able to on demand, burst out into tears, like a wet spring in the middle of a desert, cry heaps and yet never ever seem to run out of tears. They have every right to do that, since crying is cathartic - absolutely.

Exams are an irritating period. We mug, and telly and blogging seem all the more attractive... anything to distract us from our books. Yes, burn them!

The sky looses its colour, we see the world through grey coloured lenses... is it just me.. or does the exam do this to people?

I'm toxic when I tear, it's like hydrochloric gas. And my female God given ability to spontaneously burst out into tears over any and every thing, is my greatest (dis)ability now.

Call me crazy, but crying has never felt too good. And I'm claiming my right to boohoo now... Or maybe I'll try screaming into a pillow for a change... (my viet neighbour constantly knocks on my door to tell me to tone down my hifi... I guess these nights she might just visit more...)

Diary of an NUS 9eek 9oddess

I've come to learn that there are certain secrets to passing NUS exams. I have the right to say this because this is my freaking 5th year in school! I have learnt that there are a few must haves.. They aren't guarantees to pass exams, but they highly increase your chances of success.

Find out here!!!

1) COFFEE -- to help you keep those droopy eyelids open. Best if you down so much that your fingers start to jitter. Don't ever drink decaf - defeats the purpose.

2) Postits -- helps you take notes and remind you of small points you need to remember. Yu can try sneaking them into the exams hall but I wouldn't advice that. Not worth it.

3) Laptop -- you need to study from a laptop, so you can blog and bitch when ur bored. Yes laptops can be a distraction but all work and no play makes Jack a dull and freaking NERDY boy..

4) Scared shit look -- yes believe it or not, you need it. If you're not worrying about exams, you either are damn well prepared or you can't be bothered anymore. The former really just doesnt apply to the majority of us, so put on that SCARED SHIT LOOK and start mugging and burning the midnight oil while you can...

Incidentally I think the SCARED SHIT LOOK motivates you to study harder... makes u feed on adrenaline...

Oh well, but what do I know... *sigh*

Students having EXAMS - Take the STRESS TEST

Students undergoing exams stress? Take a break and take this stress test. Studies have shown that stress diminishes the amount of work that can be done at any given time.

Take this stress test to find out if you should, you know - give yourself a break and get a kit kat.. :)

The Stress-Test consists of viewing a photo of 2 Dolphins...

• The dolphins appear to be nearly identical when viewed by stress-free individuals. The test is not sufficiently accurate to detect mild stress differentials, but is very accurate on individuals with higher stress-levels.


• Deviations in appearance between the 2 dolphins are indicators of potential stress-related problems and the deviations, if any, may also indicate the source of stress.


• If you experience significant deviations, you may want to consider taking things a little easier...

CLICK HERE to view stress test image...

How did u fare?

Nuffnang's Boss Stewie visits the red DOT! (pics)

Boss Stewie from Nuffnang KL office visited Singapore on Thursday and I got the honour of meeting him Friday for lunch with Nicole and Boss Ming. You know how Boss Stewie looks like?? haha this is how...


And can you guess the first thing I said to him when I saw him? haha.. read on...

But seriously, I have been following his blog for a considerable amount of time already and all I see him doing all the time is.. yes smiling. All this shots of him on his blog are of him grinning and flashing his pearly whites. But seriously.. the million dollar question is...

"NO but seriously, does Timothy Tiah ever stop SMILING??"

Thursday was no different. He truly is DARLIE"S newest poster boy...

The moment I met him I said, "Oh my God, you're exactly like what you are on your blog. You can't stop smiling!"

Guess his response :"... *huge smile*"...

OK, so we went to like Ming's favourite restaurant to have like a whole ton of food, yummy man I tell you. But the ma la soup is too hot for me still, really it was literally bubbling red.. I don't know how anyone can stomach that.. it's like drinking a can of chili padi down.. ahhh.. seems like only Ming can drinks it down in gulps...

Then later on after eating our fill, Ming and I sent him off to the airport to catch his flight back to penang! But first of course, at the Airport, we had to stop by Swensens to fill our faces with more cream and sugar and fats!!!

hee hee and this is when we decided to give stewie his pseudo christmas present...!!

(yes Ming is much cheekier than his serious exterior! He makes me laugh so hard it's sometimes not even funny!)

As I noticed, the only time I've seen Boss Stewie without a smile on his face is when... he is EATING!!

See? NO SMILE!!!

But then again, I think he will be very very happy with his Christmas present!

I hope he doesn't itch too much... :)

Disclaimer: No Boss Stewies or Swensens ice cream or darlie toothpaste was hurt in the making of this blog post...

9eek Meditation - How they "DO IT"

So dez neh... so this is how 9eeks "DO IT"...

Truly... mind blowing...

Nuffnang Community Initiative - The Enchanted (pics)

These are a couple of pics taken from Nuffnang's screeing of The Enchanted last week. 200 tickets were given out the Nuffnangers who responded first to an email blast.

I felt there are many different faces as compared to their first screening of Rush Hour...


Being the itchy finger I am, I followed on to do some photo editing, adding some presents and brightening up the picture...

Perhaps a bit over done with all the hats and christmas ornaments from the trees?

Well, basically I'm all up and geared up for the upcoming Festive Season!!!! :)

Let the countdown begin!.... better start saving up for christmas pressies now!

294 highest for PSLE! WTH...

Yes, nerdy not? Me in nerd mode. I know this picture looks retarded after editing, but I can't imagine how else I'll look like if I was as young as 12 and got 294 for PSLE. Whoever it is, this person must have studied like #$%^&*()#$%^&*%^&*($^&&%^&$%U

"WAH LAU EH!!! DON'T SPOIL THE MARKET LIKE THAT LEH... BEST THING DON'T STEP FOOT IN NUS. IF YOU DO, YOU'LL BE ONE OF THOSE FREAKSHOWS WHO SKEW THE FREQUENCY CURVE LEH..."

294 is freaking insane! It's like triple kill, head shot, gang bang, godlike, KILLING SPREE, wooooot!!!

I could only dream of something like that...

For some reason I always tell myself that God is fair. If you're damn freaking smart, then you're damn "off" looking and if you're damn good looking, then ur damn freaking dumb. Yes dichotomous. Something's gotta give.

IF YOU'VE GOT BOTH BY ANY CHANCE UR A FREAK OF NATURE! DAMN LUCKY U!

This year the top Student was a Malay girl from St. Hilda's Primary School! Yea my alma mater!!!! So proud of her! HAHA yes she is FEMALE! Wooot! Shows that... females are smarter... but only when young, sad to say.

Reason 1: Females mature earlier, cognitively so probably develop more grey matter earlier?

Reason 2: Females are more "docile" thus more disciplined and conscientious??

Reason 3: Cuz the 9eek 9oddess says so...

None the less, this brought back memories from my primary school, life was so carefree (unlike#$%^&* NUS now) and I was innocent enough to have flowers in my hair...

Would you chose to be smart or pretty?
(say if they were mutually exclusive?)

Wanna see how I look like as a VAMPIRE? (Pics)

The wonders of photo editing, I managed to turn myself into a VAMPIRE, before and after shots. I know it's tad bit after Halloween, but what the heck. I was a bit freaked, but at least I know how I would look as a vampire. BOOOO~ Do I scare you? Do you know how you'd look?

Green goop falling all out of your hair, blood stains from your well concealed fangs...

Ahhhh... this is the before shot... (shouldnt scare you, I hope)


After shot...


BOOOOO!

:) So did I scare you? Pls don't say the after shot looks better.. that would surely be a cheap shot... :(

Would you jump down a manhole for YOUR MAN?

I want to be a princess too!!! Can you imagine, falling in love with someone special, being swept off your feet by a prince on a white horse? Honestly?? If I had to jump down a manhole before it could happen, I'd gladly jump into ANY and even ALL of the manholes in midtown Manhattan. In fairytales, LOVE is always overrated, it seems like love at first sight is an everyday affair...

<---- yes I'll jump down this... <---- this one also no problem.... <---- this one looks a bit scarier, but yes I'll still plunge


this one above I'll climb down...

But really... NONSENSE aside...

The Enchanted was such an awesome movie. It was seriously awesome. But really, the best part of it was that I didn't have to pay for it....

Call me cheap but free movies are welcome anytime.



The trailer itself tells of what an enchanting movie it will be. And it gets 5 popcorns from your truly. Apart from the smashing company there, the movie was breathtaking!!! Shimei, Raine, Isaac, Skyler, Huiwen, Glenn (her very charming bf) and Esther managed to catch this show compliments of the Nuffnang team.

Being the kiasu we were, I had gone super duper early to "chope" a whole row of seats so other that assuring ourselves good seats, we had enough to go around, so much so that Wendy (xiaxue), Stanley and gf (evelyn aka blackhighheels) as well as Jiawen and her gang could share the row with us.

Basically the fairytale romance takes place in midtown Manhattan, where characters from the fairytale get zone warped into reality and learn how imperfect this world we live in is. How totally opposite the real world is from the utopic picture painted in disney's lala land. Ooohhh and what I really like about Disney movies is their ever-lovable sidekick characters (thinkn puss in the boots from the Shrek Movie!). I love PIP, the chipmunk in "The Enchanted"!! I love the way it talks and attempts to save the princess!!! soooo cute la!

The show ends with a twist (I'm not revealing twists here) and we realise that love can happen even in this mired world we live in today, despite the hustle and bustle of busy city live, no one can do without a hand to hold and a warm family to call their own.

Great date movie, good time to creep your hand over and hold you gf/bf/date's hand... will make you go "awwwwwwww" as well as provide you with an endless string of laughter.


P/s: One thing to note though, the male protagonist's gf looks like nelly furtado... I wonder if I'm the only on who thinks so...

Eligible Singaporean Bachelor up for grabs (Nicholas Tse look alike)

Calling ALL single girls of all age, race, size, height etc., I officially announce to one and all, JUNKANG, my very good looking friend who is currently single and VERY eligible. From the photo, you can see he looks like Singapore's very own Nicholas Tse!!

Now Ng Junkang, age 26 is searching for the one... and as I can tell is very very very jaded. From my most recent conversation with him on Saturday, he was busy at work (yes it was a Saturday!!!) and told me work would end in the evening!

Dear me dear my, this guy needs a dampsel in distress to save - and NOW!-

Quote: I work on weekends because I have to and have to rake in the cash

Quote 2: I have no life lah!

Quote 3: My plan is to work real hard, get a lot of money and then find my one true love at 55



Oh and for the record, did I mention that he has his fair share of unglam moments too? (he's human la!!! )


E-mail teo.estee(at)gmail(dot)com for more details... You can help save a life .. and he can save yours! Girls ONLY please...

Do Women REALLY Want Sex as Much as Men? (Video)

SEX is always a heated topic of discussion over which men and women are usually at odds.

Just listen over the shoulders of men and women sitting at the bar. Women wonder why men just don’t understand them sexually. And men wonder why they can’t get more action.

Quite the dilemma, wouldn’t you say?

Here’s the problem…

Most men assume that sex is something that’s to be won over from the women like a special prize. They seem to think that women don’t want sex as much as they do, because of the incredible lack of response they get from women.

Could it be possible that women really don’t want sex as much as men?

By the way, can you count how many times Dan says sex in this short segment?


On a lighter or probably heavier note:


With online dating sites, social networking sites, video chat rooms, email and instant messengers, it’s easier than ever to meet someone, have an affair - and get away with it.


Check out these really scary statistics from CheaterCheckers.com.

* 1 in 2 people in a relationship cheat on their partner
* 9 out of 10 women who feel their partner is cheating are correct
* 50% of men who feel their partner is cheating are correct
* 57% of women cheat on their partner
* 3 in 4 married men cheat on their partner
* 2 out of 3 people being cheated on never find out


If you’re like me, you know that people cheat, but those numbers are much, much, much higher than I ever would have guessed.

Taken from here.

PT: Love's your gravest sin

I chose it, he chose it
I bite my lip, he spills the drink
All over the floor,
The diet coke flows like
Blood from a dead carcass,
Mercury on ice

I chose it, he chose it
2 separate roads never converging
All over his fields
The blood stains splatter
He has never been loved
Spurned from the very start

I chose it, he chose it
I know how warmth breath feels
Fingertips stroking the skin
But she took her life
Because she rather be dead

I chose it, he chose it
2 very different people
One with strawberry glasses
One with sordid heart
I chose the former

I chose it, he chose it
2 very different outcomes
Both hungry for love
One dumped and ditched
Because I seal my lips

I chose it, he chose it
I super glue the crevices
They leak and threaten to burst at the hinges
It rumbles and rolls, it takes a toll
On the ones we love

I chose it, he chose it
PT is the flavor of the game
Spurned twice, no thrice
The number grows,
When will u understand

I chose it he chose it
It's truly silly how
We use words and the number game
And I'm sorry, sorry for saying
That PT is the name of the game

I chose it, he chose it
He is determined
I see through the weakness
The cracks on the wall
From all his past hurts

I chose it, he chose it
The blood boils over
It bubbles and burns
But she's with him
Love's your gravest sin

Screw photoshop!!!!!! I don't need you!!

I am SOOOOOooOOOOO proud of myself. I don't know how to use photoshop, have never been able to edit any photos.. but I have managed to used picnik to edit my photos!!! This is my first try!!! Wooot! Pretty neat huh?

I am really so proud of myself! From now on I can start actually editing stuff. For the Above pic, I changed the saturation and added cooler colours!! I added this really funky frame too! Oohh and of course the stars to the hair and the hearts to the frame!... not forgetting

"9eek 9oddess"

Woot to Picnik. For bloggers who want to edit their photos, you will completely fall in love with picnik. It's this web application you will adore!!!!!

I am sleeping sweet tonight!!! :)

REAL men DON't cry......

Real men don't cry... ah yes we have heard this statement countless of time.. but is it true?

Personally, men who cry are in touch with their sensitive sides and I very much prefer someone who dares to cry rather than hold it all in. Afterall, we're all human and the outpouring of emotions is, but instinct..

It has been ingrained into our DNA since young that crying is a form of attracting attention from out caregiver in a bid to seek solace...

I can relate to that. I remember when I was young, my sister had constantly scream for attention, totally redefining the word "crybaby". I used to detest the way she bawled at the slighest touch.

My mother said that as a kid, I rarely cried. Even on my first day in preschool, when all my peers were bawling and clinging on to their mother's tear-stained pants, I bravely stood in line, nonchalent to my surroundings, singing the national anthem as if I was andrea bocelli. (you get my drift..)

I don't remember myself being so hard harded though, so sometimes I tell others I was a crybaby so I come across as more sensitive (but seriously.. who am I trying to kid.. *evil laugh*)

Some pictures I pulled off various sites, which compound the fact that all babies cry - boy or girl- it is a form of expression that comes from birth.

"Gimme back my pacifier, you twat!"

I was randomly surfing and I came across this queer competition held in Japan. In fact after reading about it, I felt angry. How unethical!!!! Then again, Japanese are known to be amongst the queerest people in the world (the pranks they play on others and the fact that they sell soiled lady undies in public dispensers as if they were commodities... *shock, horror*

"WAAAAAAAAAA WAAAAAAAAAAAA WAAAAAAAA"

Held in Tokyo every late April, is...

a competition for the baby who can cry the loudest!!!!!

Held ’sumo-style’ in conjunction with local amateur sumo, who provides ’support’ for the competitors (also known as bawling babies). In the event, which is thought to bring good health, Japanese babies face off against each other in matches to see who can cry the loudest.

How loud you can cry, I can cry louder, I can cry anything louder than you..
No you can't
Yes I can
No you can't
Yes I can...

"Cry louder you stinking lump of meat! Cry #$%^&*(), CRY!!!!! You're female! You're supposed to be more emotional, cry before I eat you up! I'm hungry!!!!"

"Lets shake these kids so hard, they'll scream their brains out!!! Muahahaha!!"

"Maybe pinching them real hard when their parents are looking might work!!!"
(look at the guy on the left, I actually think he is secretly squeeing the baby's $%^&)

I bet the kid in the red flappy underwear is crying of embarrassment... At least have the decency to properly clothe him!!

"Waaaaaa Waaaaa we're going to get eaten alive by these fatties!! Oh no!!! Their tummies feel like waterbeds!!! Help!!!"

boy on the left... " Damn these crap heads. To dress me in a ninja suit! How am I going to look good enough for this girl? She has a sour puss face! She must be turned off by me! How am I going to get lucky!!!??? *wail*"

Can’t get enough photos of sumo wrestlers making babies cry? Check out our other report on a similar festival held in Tokyo.

So men, what I'm trying to say is that crying is very natural, so let the tears flow...

As Justin Timberlake says it best... CRY ME A RIVER....

Guess what this baby is saying?

There is something about babies that is completely pure - untainted by this world.

We look at them, talk to them, yet cannot understand their babble. There are a thousand and one ways to interpret the cute grimaces of a baby...

What is this baby saying? What's your take? Vote now!

1) Damn, constipation sucks. How do I get this crap out of me?
2) Wooot! Man U are going to be EPL champs again!
3) Farting is sooo shiok...
4) Get this super childish hat off my head, get these damn jumpers off me!
5) Oooh this bed is soooo kushy and soft
6) Can't wait for mambo on Wednesday! Can't wait to jig!
7) I'm the king of the world!
8) I'm gonna score one with that hot babe in the crib next door!

MEN are like...

MEN

For all those men who say, Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free. Here's an update for you: Now days, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.


Men are like....



1. Men are like .. Laxatives . ..... They irritate the crap out of you.
2. Men are like. Bananas .... The older they get, the less firm they are.
3. Men are like ...... Weather Nothing can be done to change them.
4. Men are like ....... Blenders You need One, but you're not quite sure why.
5. Men are like ..... Chocolate Bars ... Sweet, smooth, & they usually head right for your hips.
6. Men are like ... Commercials ....... You can't believe a word they say.
7. Men are like Department Stores ..... Their clothes are always 1/2 off.
8. Men are like .... . Government Bonds .... They take soooooooo long to mature.
9. Men are like ..... Mascara . They usually run at the first sign of emotion.
10. Men are like Popcorn ... They satisfy you, but only for a little while.
11. Men are like Snowstorms .... You never know when they're coming, how many inches you'll get or how long it will last.
12. Men are like .....Lava Lamps ..... Fun to look at, but not very bright.
13. Men are like Parking Spots . All the good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped.

Forgiveness

Jesus said to turn the other cheek

He also said to forgive 7 times 70

Easy for Him to say

He was God

Or at least the son of God

How do I get to the place

Where I forgive those

Who disrespect me and malign me

Those who could care less about my feelings

Yet I still care about theirs

Why is forgiveness so hard

Why does it take so much out of you

Why is it easier to hold on to a grudge

Rather than to let it go

Am I doing something wrong

If it is true that we are to love others

As we love ourselves

And we stay mad at ourselves

For our misdeeds and misdoing

Is it realistic to easily forgive someone

If you extend the olive branch

Of friendship and kindness and forgiveness

And it is not returned

Should you really keep trying

Even if you feel it is a lost cause

Or will persistence win the day

With the honesty and sincerity of words

Be recognized and acknowledged

Followed by a reasonable attempt

To let bygones be bygones

Is this one of the famous battles

Between head and heart

With both having opposing views

But the same hold on your psyche

Neither winning, neither losing

Sometimes I wonder

If our lack of ability to forgive

Is truly more rooted in our

Bruised ego and hurt feelings

Perhaps the pain we feel is comforting

If I were to release my anger and my pain

Only to be knocked again

Who becomes the bigger fool

Me for trying

Or them for doing

I wish that such matters were as easy

As a game of tic-tac-toe

Or perhaps it is

Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose

Neither happens if you don’t take a chance

So I resolve to forgive

To be the bigger and better person

Give of myself as I would want others

To give to me

And perhaps this time everyone will win.

Chuck Smoot

September 1, 2002

9eek 9oddess: Thx to Endoh for teaching me a few of life's lessons

There are few lessons we learn in life. Many of these lessons are those that our parents have imparted to us. Yes, we brush them aside, thinking they are old wives tales, we cluck our tongues as if they don't know any better. We think we are the "Y generation" and yes we indeed are but at times like this, I remember the words of my parents...

Just yesterday I went for an interview for a to-be job (I hope). Gruelled by 3 interviewers for 2 hours, I left the place feeling not so much satisfied and pleased with myself for the way the interview went.. ( it went well so my final round will be on Friday and this is a job I really want), but instead, I left with the feeling of a deep sense of loss and revelation.

Why has all these got to do with what has been happening the last few days in the blogosphere? Let me tell you...

I was asked a question which stumped me. I managed to handle all the questions very well, but was particularly stumped by one.

The interviewer had asked me, "If you want to have a meal with anyone in this world, which 3 people would you chose?" -- This has nothing to do with the job at hand, but it got me thinking about what was close to my heart and what deeply concerned me. It was a question to basically put my core values in a crucible and distill what mattered to me.

My response?

1) MM Lee Kwan Yew - reason? Because although he has made many tough decisions which many people might not agree with, I respect him for building our nation, for the sacrifices he has made and for the dreams he had for our country. This is one man I truly respect.

2) Jesus - reason? Many of us lack compassion already. We are thrown around by the winds of life and on the way, we forget our direction, we forget what we want and what we hold close. Although I'm not that religious, as a child, I was told stories about this Man called Jesus who walked the walk and talked the talk. He was compassionate to those who hurled stones at him and forgave those who transgressed him. He healed the sick and he loved the hurt. The world lacks compassion, truly. We trudge about our daily lives thinking ME ME ME...

I would want to have a meal with Jesus and listen to His stories, just me and him ... (and for once I would be quiet -- those of you who know me know that i can never stop talking, super kaypo and zi zha :) )

** I thought long and hard about who I would "spend" this last meal on..... and then it came to me**

3) My parents -- reason? How many people sit down with their parents and have a meal together nowadays? We are busy with workk, with our own lives that we treat things of old as if they don't exist. My parents are growing old, whether or not I admit. I've blogged about this before, but how many of us actually make it a point to sit down and have a good meal together? If you do, good on you! If you don't, it's never too late!

*** I don't know if I had answered the question properly, but as I spoke to him, tears welled in my eyes, and I apologized and awkwardly, as I wiped the tears away, and he skipped on to the next question on his list, pretending he did not notice.... (thankfully, as I was red with embarrassment) ***

Why am I blogging about something like that and how does it relate to things that have been happening in the blogosphere? Well, I feel as if by a weird twist of fate, there are many connections and its as if God is trying to tell me something.... that this is a lesson I have to learn.. be it the hard way...

1) MM Lee Kwan Yew can be paralleled (almost blasphemously) to DK, Cobalt Paladin, Claudia, Paddy and Endoh. They have fiercely given their views on the Nuffnang issue and have made their stand on how NN handled the issue, the people involved, the bloggers as well as competitors. These blogger named above, I held in high esteem, and still do, because I know that their years of experience superceed mine in the real world, in the entrepreneurial world, in the social PR scene and in the blogosphere. They have made their stands and published posts which have been tough on me and painful for me to swallow (similar to some of the laws of governence made by MM LEE), but I respect their take on the issue although maybe I might disagree. Disagreeing, I must emphasize, doesn't negate the depth of respect I have for them..

Yes, they have made statements that have hurt me, hurt Nuffnang, but why? They have done it for the "betterment" of this community at large. They have done it so that people around will know how to handle bloggers and the media better in the future. For that, I thank them. Yes I am hurt by some of their remarks, especially when some seemed personal.

I was not upset at a particular blogger's contempt at my reaction on Techcrunch but I was immensely hurt by this particular blogger trying to pull TDM into the picture.

TDM means a lot to me. I have poured out a lot of time into our projects. I have done it without pay, yes everything voluntarily. Only because I believe in TDM's cause and I know that the projects and the meetings and events we hold will educate and improve this community of entrepreneurs and friends. I love TDM and I hold it very close to me. All I ask for is mercy -- mercy that you will be able to not pull TDM into this picture because there are friends I have in TDM that I can call real friends and I hope that you will understand that my statements represent me only and not TDM. TDM is a separate entity and TDM's reputation should not be marred by my statements. And yes, this is a plea to you, that you will care for the other members of TDM and the pride that surrounds this brand.

2) Jesus - He was a compassionate man, and yes why do I hold Jesus close to me? Doesn't matter in this case if it's Jesus or any other God or Deity. Basically they are compassionate people who look past the mistakes of others. They are appreciative and are never critical of anyone, they look beyond the flaws of a person and give themselves selflessly. Even when they correct, they do so in love and not with an intent to hurt..

Because they know how to above all, LOVE...

I was particularly hurt by Endoh's statement about me. It felt like a personal attack.. I assume that maybe it is not, but from an emotional point of view when reading his post and multiple comments, it felt as if he wasn't a friend to me. I have known Endoh way before this NN incident and have chatted with him online many a times even. But his statements made me sad -- sad at the fact that a friend (yes I still think of him fondly as one) would write something like that without even asking me on my take on the issue. Not once did he talk to me about how I felt about this whole issue). I felt as if he had written without considering my feelings in mind. I would expect that from a friend, or maybe I am expecting too much. Endoh, is there anything I have done to you in the past that has hurt you? If so, I sincerely apologize...

At first part of me wanted to lash out, be angry and write a post telling the world how much he had hurt me, to expose all the things we had talked about previously, but an eye for an eye would make the whole world blind... and thankfully, Nicholas Aaron Khoo talked me out of it and told me that I should keep level headed and write back only after some thought. Nicholas had sent me Endoh's respond comment on his blog saying...

"Perhaps being a member of TDM, you guys should educate her (Estee) on proper response techniques pertaining to corporate complaints. My next post is actually intended to discuss on Estee's response in TechCrunch actually."

A true friend loves at all times, covers for their friend's mistakes and does not expose them. I felt Endoh was trying to highlight my rashness to the world, and wanted to blog all about my apparent emotional outcry on Techcrunch. (yes I admit, it was an error on my part, what more can I do after apologizing?) He also did highlight my personal relationship with Ming, which made me biased to NN.

I have 2 questions to ask everyone here. And you should answer honestly...

1) If you truly cared for someone, would you not stand up for a person, even if it meant your personal reputation at stake? Would you not defend the people you care for? Even if it was beyond logic? Would you not support the person you cared for during time of tribulation? Would you up and leave and be the first to make a beeline for the exit?

Would you have done much differently from me, would you? ---- This issue concerns my personal value that I hold close to myself and even if this whole incident were to replay itself, I would not have made a different choice in voicing my unequivocal support. I would still support Nuffnang and Ming. Only because I care for these 2 entities, and however people insult them or mudsling at them, my decision doesn't change. No amount of insult to me or things I care for will change that.

2) Yes I was rash with my comments on Techcrunch, but I still think that that post lacked the research needed. Yes, when I read it, I thought it was unreasonable and lashed out immediately. I apologize for that, but I do not appreciate someone highlighting it and blogging about it and further causing more pain. All of us, I'm sure have had times where we get emotional and not think straight... my question is then,

Have you ever made the mistake of lashing out then regretting?

Let He Who is Without Sin Cast the First Stone

But I digress.... back to point 3

3) My parents -- this reminds me fondly of the people I love and care about, the ping community and TDM... I have been with the Ping.sg community since Nexus 07 held in March.

I have grown with the community, hung out with them and chatted with them on the shoutbox.. They have become a part of me and I speak very fondly of them. The TDM community also comes into mind because I have sweat with them, cried with them and laughed with them. (Those insanely 24 hour long meetings!!! argh *smile*) My parents can thus be paralled with these people who I think of fondly...

I truly care of these 2 communities and am upset when there is a rift. I'm not saying that the ping.sg community has been torn apart due to this trivial issue, but what I'm saying is that let's not divide into 2 factions -- supporters of NN or not -- this issue is separate from ping.sg. The community should be one whether or not this NN issue arises. (maybe this is a test of our mettle and love?)

I don't wish to defend myself anymore, I don't see a need to. What I want to do however, is to express my heartfelt feelings, to come clean and be honest, as honest as possible.

Those from the ping. sg community know me and I believe those who understand my personality and character will still be a friend to me no matter where this issue leads to.

Because a friend loves at all time -- that's what my parents said.

And time will tell...

Ping.sg Community's 15 mins of fame on BlogBuzz.tv! MUST WATCH!!

Want to hear Uzyn's, DK's, Marina's, Arzhou's take on Ping.sg ?? We have the exclusive interview with them here on blogbuzz tv! Uzyn and the rest of the ping. sg community share their thoughts on the very special culture of this very special community!!

As you know, Ping, sg was started by Uzyn and it started because he was bored and wanted to read blogs in NUS, but didnt seem to be able to find a good pool of blog -- TAADAA!!

So so this marked the birth of Ping,sg...



Part 1



Part 2

Enjoy guys! Long live ping.sg! Sincere thanks goes to Uzyn, DK, Marina and Adrian for taking the time to come down to join me. Hmmm, our dearest darling sweetheart Daphne was there but too shy to get interviewed!!! :(

*ADV* I like BLING, but I'm not a HIGH MAINTENANCE GIRL...

Yes, I do like the bling, but I'm not materialistic or high maintenance. Oxymoron here? Hear me out...

"Cuz we are living in a material world and I'm a material girl..." screeches Madonna at the top of her lungs. Yes, I've belted out this song a thousand times before, and I remember once getting told off by daddy. "What kind of girl sings such songs?"... "Girls who like Madonna and appreciate good music?", I quibbed.....

We look at these many faces of hollywood stars, the glitz the glamour... and I think every girl wishes just for one day that they could lead the life of the rich and famous. Fame, fortune and ...faux fur!!! :) But what do all these pretty ladeees have in common?

Right, they all have the bling. It seems like the media is telling us that only when you can own the bling, can you truly carry a smile on your face.

WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!

The thing is I have ALWAYS wanted to make my own jewellery, but never had the creativity or patience to do so, it seemed much easier to get something premade. But the problem with mass produced premade stuff is that... when you go out, you see someone wearing the exact same piece... BUMMER!

"Hey Noah, I think I wore this outfit first..."
"Says who, Nolan"
"Says me, I'm sure I chose it first"
"Fine, let's take it to mummy.."

One thing I absolutely dislike is going out and finding I'm putting on the same piece of clothing or jewellery as someone... For clothes, it's kind of hard to get everything tailor made or buy everything from the most expensive exclusive boutique, but for jewellery, now that's a different story...

For some reason (only know to girls), I like buying my jewellery and accessories online. Y? Because if you buy them from overseas, they are more unique and if you buy them from designers who make only one piece per type, then you'll never encounter the embarrassment of finding you have the exact same piece as someone else on a fateful day!


One shop that I have come across online is Angelicious Creations, maintained by a young jewellery designer named Jaqueline (above) who designs and hand makes all her jewellery herself. You can even customize them at very affordable prices! She imports her beads and pieces from USA, Korea and Japan and sometimes gets her friends to hand carry them! So much for effort!

Earrings Collection (one piece each only!)

Necklace Collection

I really love her jewellery!! They are awesome, I like the rustic feel, very original. To be honest, somehow I wish I was able to have creativity but for me, it's just hard. Not born with the smarts to draw or design. So will have to make do with paying online stores like Angelicious Creations.. but am more than glad to, if the jewellery is nice~ :)

Thank you Jacqueline for introducing me to this site! Angelicious Creations: fulfilling every girl's dream to be special...

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My rating was determined based on the presence of the following words:

• DEATH (3X)
• HELL (2X)
• SUCK (1X)
  

I'm SQUEAKY CLEAN! :)

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This rating was determined based on the presence of the following words:

• FUCKING (25X)
• FUCK(7X)
• SEX (6X)
• SLUTTY (3X)
• VAGINA (2X)
• STEAL (1X)
  

Kenny Sia's blog is clean too!

This rating was determined based on the presence of the following words:

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He's clean too man! ARE YOU??

Tidy up, or your GIRLFRIEND DIES...

You have 3 choices... tidy up or

1) Your girlfriend dies, in your hands...
2) Your girlfriend eats your shoe up
3) Your male child uses your vibrator

The message is pretty clear, tidy up, if not for your sake, for the ones you love...

On a lighter note, I just got back from the MBA class. I'm a teaching assistant at the NUS MBA school. Alvin, who sits beside me and also is another teaching assistant had caught a cold. Thus, was sniffing profusely..

ME: Alvin, you're really sick
ALVIN: *nods*
ME: You need,, sleep, vitamin C and water.. plus...
ALVIN: SEX
ME: *silence*

Sick men are never too sick to have some fun (or be honest... 0_O)