Whatever

There's very little left of my dignity...

Ble in Minnie Mouse

I think she feels insulted beyond belief...

But she looks great. Saw it at a pet shop at $27 but bought mine at a steal. Hehe.

Finally

I see some light at the end of the tunnel. It's now clearer.

Again

Just came across this when I went to vegancat's website. Totally in line with my life now.


Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start now and make a brand new ending. (unknown)

5 Years

Everyone that I spoke to asked me where I see myself in 5 years time. I couldn't give an answer. Did I have a hand in painting my bleak future?

Happiness

Everyone deserves that bit of happiness. I do. So do you.

It's always about me

Yes, it's always about me. If there's a change, it's always because of me. If there's a problem, it's always my wishful thinking.

Yes, it's always about me. The world revolves around me. Therefore, the pains revolves around me. Never can I expect anyone else to feel it, even though they say they do.

Hopeless Cases

I think 1 can only pray when dealing with hopeless cases.

Prayer to St. Jude

To be said when problems arise or when one seems to be deprived of all visible help, or for cases almost despaired of.

Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant
and friend of Jesus, the Church honors
and invokes you universally, as the patron
of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired
of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone.
Make use I implore you, of that particular
privilege given to you, to bring visible and
speedy help where help is almost despaired
of. Come to my assistance in this great need
that I may receive the consolation and help
of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations,
and sufferings, particularly--(Here make
your request) and that I may praise God
with you and all the elect forever. I promise,
O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of
this great favor,to always honor you as my
special and powerful patron, and to gratefully
encourage devotion to you. Amen.

St. Jude Prayer

I want 1 of these!

Is this not cool?

Bunny letter opener

Not too late

Cool! Check out this site by the Catholic Online

Not too late to avoid blunders

St Valentine's Day

Saint Valentine's Day

St. Valentine

Patron of Love, Young People, Happy Marriages

Valentine was a holy priest in Rome, who, with St. Marius and his family, assisted the martyrs in the persecution under Claudius II. He was apprehended, and sent by the emperor to the prefect of Rome, who, on finding all his promises to make him renounce his faith in effectual, commended him to be beaten with clubs, and afterwards, to be beheaded, which was executed on February 14, about the year 270. Pope Julius I is said to have built a church near Ponte Mole to he memory, which for a long time gave name to the gate now called Porta del Popolo, formerly, Porta Valetini. The greatest part of his relics are now in the church of St. Praxedes. His name is celebrated as that of an illustrious martyr in the sacramentary of St. Gregory, the Roman Missal of Thomasius, in the calendar of F. Fronto and that of Allatius, in Bede, Usuard, Ado, Notker and all other martyrologies on this day. To abolish the heathens lewd superstitious custom of boys drawing the names of girls, in honor of their goddess Februata Juno, on the fifteenth of this month, several zealous pastors substituted the names of saints in billets given on this day.

The Origin of St. Valentine

The origin of St. Valentine, and how many St. Valentines there were, remains a mystery. One opinion is that he was a Roman martyred for refusing to give up his Christian faith. Other historians hold that St. Valentine was a temple priest jailed for defiance during the reign of Claudius. Whoever he was, Valentine really existed because archaeologists have unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to Saint Valentine. In 496 AD Pope Gelasius marked February 14th as a celebration in honor of his martyrdom.

The first representation of Saint Valentine appeared in a The Nuremberg Chronicle, a great illustrated book printed in 1493. [Additional evidence that Valentine was a real person: archaeologists have unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to Saint Valentine.] Alongside a woodcut portrait of him, text states that Valentinus was a Roman priest martyred during the reign of Claudius the Goth [Claudius II]. Since he was caught marrying Christian couples and aiding any Christians who were being persecuted under Emperor Claudius in Rome [when helping them was considered a crime], Valentinus was arrested and imprisoned. Claudius took a liking to this prisoner -- until Valentinus made a strategic error: he tried to convert the Emperor -- whereupon this priest was condemned to death. He was beaten with clubs and stoned; when that didn't do it, he was beheaded outside the Flaminian Gate [circa 269].

Saints are not supposed to rest in peace; they're expected to keep busy: to perform miracles, to intercede. Being in jail or dead is no excuse for non-performance of the supernatural. One legend says, while awaiting his execution, Valentinus restored the sight of his jailer's blind daughter. Another legend says, on the eve of his death, he penned a farewell note to the jailer's daughter, signing it, "From your Valentine."

St. Valentine was a Priest, martyred in 269 at Rome and was buried on the Flaminian Way. He is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travellers, young people. He is represented in pictures with birds and roses.

http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=159

She's Afraid Of Hamsters

This is Bunny, my neighbour's cat. She has been out of the house lately. I spoke to the owner and found out that they are temporarily looking after their brother's hamster. I told her Bunny is really stressed, that's why she's behaving like that. She said that Snubbi's fine. Maybe Bunny is afraid.

She told me that she has asthma and her son has allergies so her father suggested rehoming her cats to her aunt's place. She protested and said that they are like her children and her husband is so very attached to them. Even when she was pregnant and had to be sent to the hospital for the asthma attacks, she said she never once thought of giving her cats away. She left food and water for Bunny outside the flat and I promise to brush the cats whenever I can. This will lessen the shedding as the cats would not go near her now. Bathing the cats will help too. They see her as a traitor.

I also suggested that they train the cats not to jump onto the beds and sofa and have designated places for them to sleep. These precious learn fast and they will soon understand that their place is not on the bed!

Pebble used to go to their place before they had their own cats. They are such lovely people.

I Don't Like School Again

Remember this boy?

He claimed that he won't be going to school tomorrow. Well, best wishes.

Parking on bike lots

If you drive a 4 wheels vehicle and you park on a bike lot, you really ought to do some reflection or get your eyes checked! Some guy with a pink Hello Kitty brand car actually parked it there. To my horror, it is a GUY! Not that I'm against guys liking Hello Kitty but he does not look like that kind who will like Hello Kitties to begin with!

Take my life

If taking away Bleble unjustifiably for H5N1 is right, it's as good as taking my life.

UN News Centre on H5N1

Valentine's Day Present

Here's what BB gave me! A designer hairdryer by Phillipe Starck! At first I buay hiao. Now I know. Hehe.

Housework

I was helping out but was asked to leave the toilet alone. BB commented that I should really let it be known that I really like the toilet floor clean. Took me long enough. I'm still treating it with chemicals!

Going Crazy

I think I am driving myself mad by feeling insecure about everything. But thank God, Mum is ok.

I

"I" is the person that spent the past 5 days with us. When she says "I", it seemed to be the dirty word for the past 5 days. Every time we hear "I", we know that the "I" will be telling us something that we most probably are not interested in and will never be. Kudos to "we". "We" endured!


This is Ble with the "There she goes again" look.

Pebble's Religion

My uncle said that Pebble is Taoist and I said no! She's 'Cat'holic! She follows me. I'm Catholic! When I told this to BB, he asked me, "Huh, she is not "Meow"thedist then? No. She's Catholic. Just like me.

When the butterfly died

One of the butterfly on top of Uncle Sunny's Bus died when he reversed into a lot where the ceiling was too low. Their "old man" was to be blamed! Nevermind, we will start looking for caterpillars!

I don't like school

When I asked a child why he did not want to go to the classroom for lessons for the whole week, he replied that he does not like school AT ALL. Not even fun lessons. He said that he wants to be a doctor. I told him that if coming to school will make him stupid or silly, he does not have to come anymore. We will not hinder his future of becoming a great doctor. And yes, his father was there to hear this.

Uncle Sunny

Uncle Sunny,

You are the BEST! Even when we are "going down the mountain" you still think my welfare! Give me "sa leng chia". Hehehe. In the end you still dropped me at Yio Chu Kang Road and make sure I get taxi first. Thank you!!!

Shame on you!

We are not rich. Neither are we "so free". We did not get them in stores. Whatever you saw, we made, designed, begged, borrowed or stole. Without the charity of others and ourselves, we could never have accomplished it! You are not the only one without a budget! Don't belittle our stuff when you are the lazy ones!

Sterilise Them

Once I overheard a child telling her teacher that when her brother was sick, he was taken care of but when she was sick, no one wanted to take care of her. This is not uncommon in a Chinese family.

What sickens me is also the mother's unwillingness to take her daughter home after school punctually, avoiding calls and abusing her mother-in-law to pick up the girl, making her even less popular in the family.

I remarked, "How can we help? We can't cull them, nor can we sterilise them!"
One of the staff said, "I wish we can sterilise them! They can stop this ridiculous cycle!"

God's Love

Once Brother Brownton said to us, "We believe that only Satan and his cronies are in hell. If you are a non believer, God loves you more, because you are lost."

Father Tay said, "The Bible aims to teach us good. When a person slaps your left cheek, you turn the other cheek for him." Do you really have to turn the other cheek literally? It is a parable that God wants to illustrate. Read the Bible with care and do not be misled by your petty human brain the greatness of God's love.

Father Quek said, "If you have Buddhist prayer offerings at home, eat them. Do not waste the food that God has given. Offer incense at funeral, it is simply a sign of respect. I offer incense to Mother Mary too."

Eat the food with a pure heart. It is after all just food. Incense is just something that has always been there. These are after all, Chinese traditions. God will not love you less if you have to do little things like that. You are being magnanimous. After all, God is magnanimous.

The human heart is complex, the human brain is narrow. Reading is not enough. Understanding is the key.

Tour

I'm on a tour for 5 days to visit different institutions for learning experience. I went to places in North, South, East and West and places that I've never been. In some places, I was like a community cat. Loved by those who love me for who I am but a nuisance to those that never liked me to begin with. I want to say that I do not understand why some people are in the teaching service at all. I now know where all the animal abusers may come from.

A particular institution, Yu Hua Primary in Jurong East is my favourite by far. I was a true VIP there. I felt at home. Teachers there made me feel like I'm human and I am worthy. VP welcomed us before we got down, brought us to principal where we sat and have breakfast cause he insisted that one should never work with an empty stomach. They chatted with us and their EL HOD was there throughout our visit. Teachers there posed interesting and realistic questions, conversations were honest, open and engaging. We share common difficulties and problems in our organisations. We've never felt so appreciated. Thank you for having us. Our Effort has paid off.

Tomorrow, it will be north.

Professionals again

This came from Dawn's blog. Pisses me and never fails to amaze me. Read and you will know.

Complaining again

Bullying

In every organisation, there are 2 kinds of people. The bully and the bullied. We all know that one should stand up to the bullies because they will abuse us more if we remain meek and quiet.




The first rank of bullies come from the Dog (only 1 in most cases) who is comfortable and can afford leisure time.





The next rank is the persian cats (a company who sits on cushy cushions in a small and private enclosure) while the bullied(s) are the stray cats in the organisation. (Yes! I am a stray)



Sometimes, when a stray decides to join the persians or when the Dog decides that the stray can finally join the house to sit on the cushy cushions in the small and private cushion or hints that they might soon be there, the stray becomes pedigree overnight!

However, many strays that we meet also want to join the persians and will stoop to any levels of cruelty or abuse to get there. They just have to learn to bark and they think that they are good enough, but they are worse than human! What is the Dog doing? It is oblivious and only cares about enjoying the food that the strays bring back. Who cares what the persians do as long as there's food? Oh yes, and the persians and wanna be(s) are also trying to speak its language, what more should it ask for?

Yet many times, we meet strays that are most forgiving, the persians multiply overnight.Strays endure, then after some time, when even the mice decide that they are also of a higher level, bully them, they quit.





Sigh. Is there no shelter for us strays after all?

I Know

I am aware of what's happening. I am not blind. Telling me the whole story would be better than me drawing my own conclusion. Think about it. A woman always knows and is not interested in living in the shadows.

Women are like cats

Women are like cats, if you have more than 1, you are headed for some kind of trouble.

Updates on BGR

Teacher made me go for ABORTION, Then we got back TOGETHER
I treated her like my GIRLFRIEND, I have been BETRAYED
Where should you draw the line?

Stupid girl. lagi stupid teacher.

I don't want to wake up

I'll be away for 5 days, waking up early, going home late. I don't want that! I don't want to wake up!

Professional

Professional misers, I will call them.

An amazing story of miserliness

Country Club

I went to a school to visit today and was given country club kinda treatment! The staff room had freshly baked bread for hungry staff and also fresh hot beverages. Woo...

I May Be Generous...

I may be generous but there are some things I do not bother to share and I will not even consider it! Think about it.

BGR

It's really wrong for a teacher to have a student girlfriend in the school and to make her pregnant somemore?

I wish I had the answer

Peeping?

Well, she's not a tom so I cannot call her a peeping tom. lol

Pandai

I think that's the right spelling. It means smart or clever in Malay. You can never imagine how saying this to a child with low intelligence level can make his or her day. I am beginning to see the strengths in the weakest.

Muah Chi Craze

Out of 10 stall in Chinatown, 5 are selling muah chi. They are so expensive and they expire fast too. Not to forget what goes to your lips goes to your hips as well.

How do you reserve seats?

Some people put children at the table, some put tissue paper, some put their legs on the stool. No wonder they're ugly Singaporeans!

Chope!

You belong to me

A 64 year old man sang this on American idol with numerous petitions for his wife battling cancer. Unfortunately, she passed on 2 days before the audition. He's a true idol.

Nice day...

Today would have been a really nice day, if we did not have to waste our time attending to someone else's business. Overall, still good.