What Tree Are You?

Find your birthday and then find your tree, and read description of the tree below these dates. This is really cool and quite accurate.
> Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree
> Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
> Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
> Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
> Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
> Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
> Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree
> Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
> Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
> Mar 21 (only) - Oak Tree
> Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
> Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
> Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
> Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
> May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
> May 15 to Ma y 24 - Chestnut Tree
> May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
> Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
> Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
> Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree
> Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
> Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
> Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree
> Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
> Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
> Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
> Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
> Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
> Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
> Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree
> Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
> Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
> Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
> Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
> Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
> Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
> Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
> Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree
> Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree


TREES (in alphabetical order)>>
Apple Tree (Love) -- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm,appeal, and attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate partner.

Ash Tree (Ambition) -- extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs love and much emotional support.

Beech Tree (Creative) -- has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).

Birch Tree (Inspiration) -- vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like any thing in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere

Tree (Confidence) -- of rare strength, knows how toadapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions..

Chestnut Tree (Honesty) -- of unusual stature, impressive, well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit.

Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) -- strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.

Elm Tree (Noble-mindedness) -- pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.

Fig Tree (Sensibility) -- very strong minded, a bit self-willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, hard worker when wants to be, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, few sexual relationships, great sense of humor, has artistic talent and great intelligence.

Fir Tree (Mysterious) -- extraordinary taste, handles stress well, loves anything beautiful, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them, hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, rather modest, talented, unselfish, many friends, very reliable.

Hazelnut Tree (Extraordinary) -- charming, sense of humor, very demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness.

Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) -- of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

Lime Tree (Doubt) -- intelligent, hard working, accepts what life dishes out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones, hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations, may appear tough, but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to use them, can become a complainer, great leadership qualities, is jealous at times but extremely loyal.

Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) -- no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

Oak Tree (Brave) -- robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

Olive Tree (Wisdom) -- loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, expressive, well-empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

Pine Tree (Peacemaker) -- loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, loves to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion,> friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed orlied to, emotionally soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.

Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) -- looks very decorative, talented, not very self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

Rowan Tree (Sensitivity) -- full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and> independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

Walnut Tree (Passion) -- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

Weeping Willow (Melancholy) - likes to be stress free, loves family life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others laugh.

Reflections

2005 was here and gone. 2006 stands right in front now and yet another '2006' is here soon for our welcome. And it will be the Lunar New Year. But it is not as grand as before. The true meaning seems so lost as years gone by. The generation now tries hard to avoid and dreaded the hassles that comes with it. The rush, the rising of prices of so called auspicious food, the jam, the gossip and the 'confrontation' of relatives.

Unlike the past where everyone gathers around to prepare for the occassion. Everyone rushes home to have that reunion dinner. There is warmth, joy and laughter everywhere. Now? People just wanna get it over and done with. The actions now are mostly pretentious and doesn't originate from the heart. It is an boring affair. To the young married couples with no kids, it's a 'lost' year because they have to give out red packets. To the young married and with kids couples, they finally have the chance to break even. To the youngsters, it's fruitful season when money comes in like water from tap. To the singles, it's the 'yes, i'm happily single not in hurry to find a partner now' to all kaypoh relatives out there.

Actually, if only we can open our hearts and mind just that little bit more and be more sincere and truthful, we wouldn't find such season a dread. Because we will all be looking so forward in meeting our dear relatives and friends. Getting to know what they have been up to. To really be like a big happy family. It's a rare chance for all to gather for otherwise everyone else is busy with their work or school or their own personal life. If we can always try to arrange gathering among our friends, why can we feel the same for this season? Except the latter is more family oriented.

Festive seasons are reasons to unite us. To continue the warmth a family should have. To build stronger ties that we all share. & that we do have a place called home, not just a house.

Well enough of CNY blabbings...

I was reminded by my friend that i have just passed a quarter century. Ain't that young anymore. Lolx... Still, i'll always regard myself as a 'yong2 yuen3 zhang3 bu2 da1 de2 hai2 zi3'.

But come to think of it, i haven't accomplished much of what i had intended to achieve.
I guess i still lack of that bit of determination and the mindset to really carry out. Hmmm... it's not a good start isn't it?

Can 2006 be really a good start for me?

Will i be able to let go of the package that has been clinging onto me all these years? Will i really be matured and not stucked in the coccoon?

Only God knows.

...

I had a little chat yesterday before leaving the office. A interesting chat i would say. He was asking about my social life lately which sad to say, i've been hanging out lesser and lesser with friends making joy and merry. Partly because i had wanted to cut down on cigs n beer, hence been staying alot at home. Still, i was in good company. =)

Then he told me that cutting down of cigs and beer doesn't mean you have to see lesser of your friends, quite true but the point is, 2 out of my good friends smoke and drinks. And i have to admit, my determination often collaspe in front of them. Heehee..

Then i realised he was a smoker before. Didn't recall seeing him with a cig before and was really surprised to know it. But the reason he told me that prompt him to quit was rather, erm... i don't know, kinda ridiculous but funny lah... This friend of mine, he's a fish lover. He loves fishing so much that if ever anyone wants him to give up fishing i reckon he would rather give up his life. Haha... So the story goes like this, he was happily fishing away with a cig at a corner of his mouth and a big catch was on it's way when suddenly the line snapped before his eyes because of the 'fire' in his mouth. Imagine the joy and agony at the same time... hahaha... i guess only for those who loves fishing will be able to imagine the pain of lost victory swimming away in the very instance.

And his words kinda made me realised i have been drifting away from friends lately... the usual drinking sessions, the shopping trips and the movies. Hmmm... was it that bad? After all i had just went for a manicure session with a galpal last wkend, had dinner and ended with a kopi at the starbucks. Coming monday i will be enjoying a movie date with chicky and be having some gossip time too. Haha... women and their gossip. I guess partly its the work that has been putting me off to socialise that often as before. Even the celebration that Matthew has for me had been postponing and postponing. Haiz...

Okie, i shall work hard on getting my butt out of the house and socialise more before my friends thought i have been extinct!

Stomach War

Couple of days ago i had eaten something that provoked my stomach into waging a war. Intense pain was my companion throughout the night and whatever i tried to digest was being thrown out immediately. Thank goodness the war lasted not more than 12 hours and the aftermath was merely some slight burning inside.

Still, it wasn't a nice feeling for i thought i had it under control. Anymore of these war to come, i guess i'll have to really check into the hospital. Sianz...

So no fried food, too sour or too spicy food for me. Argh...

Happy feelings

Hee... got my first birthday present yesterday & received birhtday wishes already though its not not even the eve of my birthday but nonetheless i'm happy. =D

Thanks Eric for the gift. I had expect a manicure only, n upon knowing that u had included a pedicure as well was very surprised. =)

and thanks Penny for the pleasant wish. Nothing beats than receiving something pleasant early in the morning which drives away the monday blues. Haha.. =)

Free time at last...

Since the start of the month, hardly blogged as often as before. But here am i now... lolx..

Lunar New Year is approaching and many are rushing around getting their goodies done, spring cleaning the house and getting new clothes. & i'm guilty of not accomplishing any of it yet. =p

Firstly, there won't be any visitors in my house, so goodies need to satisfy only me. Hence, the less i buy, the less 'fats' i be putting on. Secondly, spring cleaning of the house needs an entire day. Where on earth do i find an entire day when half a day of cleaning is consider a bonus to me. I'm definitely not going to spring clean the house till wee hours in the morning like others. Thirdly, i'm not visiting any relatives except for my parents so no rush in buying so much clothes for day 1 to day 3.

Still, i guess i'll be getting something for myself before the CNY comes bah... blame it on women's vanity. Haha..

Right now i feel a little guilty to my pals because i still cant decide on how i should celebrate my birthday. Haven't been really celebrating it for a couple of years n not used to making it an affair. Geez... thinking of a couple of beers but don't wanna risk getting dead drunk cause i'm sure they won't let me off so easily. Wanna find a cosy place for a nice dinner yet i should have informed them earlier so that they can take leave or request to work in the morning shift. Then again, felt like going in JB for some seafood with the guys. ARGH!!!!... in the end probably just settling for a simple, usual, one of those nights again bah... Since i'm heading to my favourite place on the day itself. Hee i'm so excited. Can't wait for Wednesday to come.

Hopefully next week won't have some unexpected meetings to pop up. Otherwise i'm gona to spend my CNY sleeping at home again due to lack of energy to head out liao...

Monday - Dinner with parents

Tuesday - Still pending

Wednesday - Excursion!!! =)

Thursday - Need to be at home resting

Friday - Movie with chick (Memoirs of Geisha)

Saturday - Dinner with parents

Sunday - ??? No idea yet... but definitely not out visiting relatives.

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Alot of thoughts in my head lately but kinda too blurry to blog it... hopefully i'll be able to do so before i'm drowned in my thoughts.

Ice-cream Deficiency

I'm suffering from the syndrome as the name implies... why? Because i dreamt of having ice-cream last night. Seems so real. & now my mind wonders to rum & rasin, pistachios, mango, durians as well as the gelato. I wanna visit that gelato counter at Liang Court!!!

Ohh.. n the chocolate fondue~~~~ yummy~~~~

Good news

A little good news is in the air. Dearest had gotten himself an apprentice job in a photography studio. I'm happy for him. Though a little hardship is now on the way but i'm sure he'll make it great. =) I've always believe in achieving great results when you are doing something you love. The love and passion will definitely bring one to greater heights.

Long Time... ...

Been a while since i blogged...

Was extremely busy with work. With the shifting of stuffs, updating each & every of our client, clearing the bad lots of 2005, adapting to the new environment, getting used to the 'new' partner aka 'new' half boss of the firm, pleasing our damn clients & making every damn case to progress asap. Stress in work made me caught a cold. Sneezing and coughing my way in the office, polluting the air around.

New Year's eve was spent at snakie's house, complete with a steamboat dinner and a game of mahjong which i was conned into it. The result? One big loser with 3 big winners... haha..

2005 ended with a sadness. A sadness beyond words. I've lost a friend. Not just a ordinary friend. But my best buddy, best bro & best soulmate. Well, enough said before i break into tears again. For tears is gona to replace him in my heart.

2006 started with a sense of belonging... a stripe of rainbow in the sky. The word is happiness.
=) Though i have bent my rules but the feeling's been great. I'm contented with the company, the joy that comes with it and the comfy i feel around him. =)