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What? I’m a workaholic??

by FeR on August 12, 2011 in blogging,just me,work

…and a cat person/lover?!!

NEVARRRR!

Okay. Calm down.
And no disrespect to cat lovers. I don’t hate cats but I’m not a cat person – like if you get asked a question, “Dogs or cats?” I will not choose cats over dogs.
If it’s “Cats or toothaches?” then, of course I will choose toothaches.

No, I joke. I would choose cats over toothaches.

Anyway, what spurred this was when I read ShaolinTiger’s post. No, it wasn’t about cats or work…

It was about infographics generated by a tool from Visual.ly using your Twitter data. Since it was pretty accurate for him, I got curious and wanted to see what my tweets say about me.

Workaholic and cat lover??

Yes, thus the indignation.
I’m not a workaholic! I’m not! I only work 7daysaweekeveryotherweekandsometimes8or9ifshortstaffed!
Really though, I’m not.

Look, I’ve had a Twitter account since 20th November 2009 but never really used it (read: didn’t know how to) until late last year. I think I signed on merely to get messages from grabaseat so I could score cheap tickets (I get a text on my phone and frantically get to the nearest computer). My first tweet was a reply to my cousin’s photo about the GenderTest (I think I thought I was making a comment on the photo but it turned out to be a tweet – to NOBODY. Yup, that’s me, the n00b). Two tweets on 13th December 2009. Then silence…

…until I got iPheR in October. I don’t know how I survived without it prior to that.

From 16th November 2010, I started stalking people on Twitter (unfortunately, not many real life friends had a Twitter account…or maybe they are hiding from me) and using it for “right now” rants. This was when blogging took the back seat.

I realise now I rant a lot about work on Twitter. Most of my waking hours are spent at work (yes, how sad is that?) but I’m not a workaholic and I’m NOT in denial. Me? Workaholic? Never!

And the cat…oh the cat. After THE flea episode of February 2011, I really do not find her sleeping in my bed cute but that’s what I’ve been finding (her in my bed when I get home). This infographic tool should come with a negative filter – like when I write about Gypsy it’s because I am irritated by her, not because I looooove cats.

Uhm…what was the point of this post again?

Anyway, do check Visual.ly out and Twitterize yourself!

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Looking back: April 2011

by FeR on August 7, 2011 in blogging,family & friends,work

April

1st April 2011, Friday
First day of the month and I got a quote for my watch repair – $130. Apparently the fall broke the coil in my watch…*sigh*

3rd April 2011, Sunday
The clocks are turned back an hour! Yay! Another hour for sleep and well timed because I only got home after 12am.

I took my first threadworm tablet as an adult. I THINK I grind my teeth at night and I’ve been easily irritated…so I thought I’d give it a shot.

My blue streak has turned dirty green and I can see how much my hair has grown since November (about 4-5 inches?). I must go get myself a DIY home colour kit. I thought perhaps I could colour it again but at $70 for that one strip of hair, can you say “overpriced”? Especially when a box from the supermarket costs less than $15 (and I probably could get 5 applications for my streak from that box)

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Looking back: March 2011

by FeR on August 4, 2011 in blogging,braces,crafts,Him & faith,personal

Rainy day

2nd March 2011, Wednesday
Say goodbye to my CNY-themed ligatures and hello to some brighter colours! The elastics are doing well to deepen my bite and lining my midlines.

Braces
Braces

3rd March 2011, Thursday
Went to Isabel’s place to get my skin checked out and apparently it’s better since I’ve been using Artistry. I still alternate between the cleanser and Cetaphil (Cetaphil FTW!) but seems to be going well.
On the way back, I saw an email come through from SouthAustralia. I stared in disbelief that I’ve been granted a sponsorship! After 10 months, I’ve given up hope of hearing back, let alone getting a positive response. I actually got the sponsorship approved on the 22nd February but only got the email now – and it says that I have 30 days to respond from the date of approval! Why was the email not sent out earlier? Eeek! Nevertheless, extremely thankful and truly, only God could have seen to it. What did I do next? Lodge an application online, of course. I’ve already got all my documents ready in a folder since last year…

4th March 2011, Friday
After submitting the application and spending AUD2575 (non-refundable), I wonder if I made the right decision…
I’m being such an ingrate now – would I really want to swap my lush greens here for dry browns there?

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Looking back: February 2011

by FeR on August 2, 2011 in blabs,blogging,braces,cooking,eating out,family & friends,likes,special events

2nd February 2011, Wednesday
Glad to have Alex+Sam back…the first time we got together for dinner was also on CNY eve in 2009 when they just got to HawkesBay. We went after work to ThaiSilk on OmahuRoad.

CNY eve dinner
The newly weds back from their wedding and short trip in Malaysia.

CNY eve dinner
Sam and FeR

CNY eve dinner
Appetisers

CNY eve dinner
It’s only 3 dishes but we finished it…with a bit of a struggle. Possible coconut milk overdose!

3rd February 2011, Thursday
People have certain habits that sort of hold them back – if I were to name mine, it has to be sleep. Sleep trumps productivity in my books.
We see a lot of people getting prescription medication to help sleep – I need some that makes me NOT want to sleep.

Chicks
Went to CC’s place to have a look at their quail chicks. Awww!

4th February 2011, Friday
Too ambitious and greedy – don’t think the 齋菜 came out nice. 唔夠味呀! But I guess it’s better than having nothing, I suppose.

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Looking back: January 2011

by FeR on July 31, 2011 in blogging,family & friends,gadgetechs,Him & faith,new to me,out & about

1st January 2011, Saturday
Just got awesome news from LiMay today! When I first saw her message, it came up as a preview on my home screen with her written message only, which was something in the lines of, “Guess what? Happy new year!”

Ring
I only saw the photo when I went into my inbox (the message only came through at 5 something am when she actually sent it out late last night – telco congestion, perhaps).

It’s just another day but can’t seem to shake off the newness and excitement of it being 1-1-11. My first patient of the day was our daily dispensing pick-up and it was relatively quiet…until 10 minutes before we were due to close, it turned into a madhouse next door. First day of the year and we’re out an hour later after closing time.

2nd January 2011, Sunday
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms – left phone at home and didn’t find out until I got into work. Feeling jittery.

Sunset
Sunset as I approach Taupo.