12 February 2009

25 random things about me pt 2


1. If you see a teddybear tattoo on the upper left side of my back. Don't try to scrap it off. It's real!

2. I can't resist cakes or pastries. Bread pudding, durian puff, chocoloate of a thousand leaves...

3. My dream is to travel to places where i can help feed the hungry and heal the sick

4. I may appear strong and level-headed. But when it comes to matters of the heart, i can no longer be cool and calm

5. 10 was the number of guys i dated before. But the few impt men in my life are those who i treasure and have grown to appreciate
- My dad - Victor Manen
- My brother - Veon Manen
- My dog that passed away - Butt
- My husband - Chee Kahmun
- My friend - Wang Zhiyong
- My son - Daniel Foo

6. Most of my childhood memories was in Serangoon Ave 4 Blk 221. Once in a while we would flood the kitchen and go on all fours with rags to soak up the water. My mum came up with a game to compete for the person to collect the most water in a pail. I had a sudden urge to pee but not wanting to lose out on time...i decided to pee on to the cloth. So i can kill 2 birds with one stone. Relief myself and get more water. What a brilliant plan. Just when i was about to squeeze the rag into the pail. My mum came over to help me squeeze the rag. And she exclaimed," why issit so warm?"
Hee Hee

7. In kindergarten i was a tyrant (maybe i still am). I remembered a classmate being irritating and she was sitting in front of me when we gathered to sing songs. I pulled her uniform zip down. And she pulled it up. I pulled the zip down again. And she pulled it up again. Finally up down up down. She started to cry. And the teacher had to call my grandmother to come to see her. Thankfully, my grandmother came from the back door and sneaked me out.
Ha Ha

8. My favourite colours are gold and purple. Cos its represents royalty.

9. I am actually a good cook. My signature dishes are: Braised duck, cheese cake, curry fish, potato salad and many many more

10. I bought my first Casio keyboard about 25 keys at primary 6. I kept my ang bao money with me. We went Little India and was told to keep my money or it will be lost. True enough the packet of money dropped from my pocket. And i was so upset. In the end my dad gave me a 'i told you so' scolding but bought for me the keyboard since i was so miserable. I learnt how to play the piano on my own with one hand. Whatever songs i sang in church, i tried to figure it out at home. In secondary 3, my dad brought a full set Roland electronic piano. I managed to figure out how to make melody with 2 hands.

11. With my piano, i write songs and participated in a song writing competition. But did not win anything

12. I would love to be a mummy. To make matching clothes for baby and me. To enjoy the joys of seeing a child turning into a wise adult

13. I happen to really love my work now at IMH. Because of the friends that i've made.

14. My goodfriend Uma helped matchmake me and my husband Kahmun. And in return for our successful tieing the knot, she has requested for my daughter to be named after her. And i will keep my promise. And to honor my late great grandmother Teresa Matsuno Nakamura, i will name my daughter Uma Teresa

15. I started out being a very bad cook. I experimented with alot of stuff and the lab rat was my brother. I remembered a Porridge and instant noodles combo dish. Raw Kai Lan with oyster sauce. Pizza without yeast and it becoming a pudding. Eating cold soya sauce chilcken from the fridge when the soya sauce is still in jelly form

16. I used to think that having alot of friends is important. But now whats important is keeping with me those that will be loyal, who are a source of uncouragement and of good influence. People who would spur me to be better. If you have been tagged. You are one of them.

17. When i was 1 year old, i was given to a family who has me in their thoughts up till today. Even though i reunited with my real parents, it has always been an unspoken connection that we built during those short years. I am hoping to meet up with my God-ma more often this year.

18. I actually love beach activities like canoeing, suntanning etc. But recently, dunno why i have been conformed into tai tai activities like shopping, pedicure...

19. My wish is to get as much further education as possible because i was not able to when i was bonded to TTSH for 3 years. And i am now pursuing a degree at MDIS

20. My childhood ambition was to be a Veterinarian. Because the bus stop i frequented during primary school days, always had cats or birds run down by cars. I would enjoy observing how the crows pick the intestines and pieces of flesh from the road. And then fly in the air with its price in its beak. It did not disgust me. In fact i was thrilled. Then i decided i will be a Veterinarian

21. I look up to Audrey Hepburn. Not just her poise and royalty. I admire that she spent lots of time in humanitarian work during the later stage of her life. She paved a way for many other celebrities to join UNICEF. And maybe i will do an Audrey Hepburn hairstyle during my wedding dinner

22. I wish to go portugal and japan to trace my family roots

23. I cant stand it when people threaten me. E.g. " If you dont do this, i will do this." And you know what my response will be?
" Go ahead!"

24. My trip to Banda Aceh really changed my life. I admire the peopl's resilence despite their tremendous setback

25. I am good with drawing, designing, song-writing, singing. I had chose to join Fashion Design in Temasek Poly but decided to choose a career that is predictable and stable. So i help people as a full-time job and get creative during my part-time