HUNGER GAMES! CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO COME OUT
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
2011: The Year In Review
2011's coming and going & I thought I'll take stock of everything that has gone by. Hope it'll be a good lengthy post since I have 8 more hours at work, should make good use of this time that I have. Gym's kinda empty! Good time to blog. 2011 has been pretty eventful, 2010 was really more of a time to enjoy & do stuff that I couldn't do once I entered uni.
First and foremost, I'm currently in University at Buffalo studying communication. I thank God for the family He has blessed me with. I thank God for the friends in my life. I thank God for getting me through the ups & downs in 2011. I thank God for bringing me thus far.
January
The year kicked off with a great time with the fairfield clique at MBS for countdown. I remember it was raining heavily but by the time the night rolled around, it was good & clear. HAHA, since only 2-4 people could go to the rooftop, we decided to stay at the lift lobby to watch the fireworks at the marina bay countdown. I think we were at like the 42th floor and wanted to watch the fireworks with our drinks from the room. But our floor was already packed so we went a floor up & the window space beside the lift was crowded too. It was nearly midnight and jingming was already drunk and we still had not found a window space to countdown. hahaha. In the end, we had to make do with a floor that had lesser people as compared to other floors to countdown and watch the 5 minute fireworks show.
Also in January, was the 1st batch of my friends that were being commissioned as an officer in OCS. Since school hasn't started I was pretty free! Went for Jocelyn's 21st birthday party at a chalet and stayed over. The next day early in the morning, I rushed down to Clementi Macs to meet the girls to throw allicia a surprise birthday mini party! What a pig she was (:
Friends became closer friends. 2nd sem of school had started & even though the 6 of us (pris, shan, jacq, jo & sam) had varying timetables, we still found time to meet & have lunch.
February
The CHINESE NEW YEAR month! I remember going for last minute exercises, diets and tanning to get into shape. Reunion dinners for both sides of the family
to be continued...
First and foremost, I'm currently in University at Buffalo studying communication. I thank God for the family He has blessed me with. I thank God for the friends in my life. I thank God for getting me through the ups & downs in 2011. I thank God for bringing me thus far.
January
The year kicked off with a great time with the fairfield clique at MBS for countdown. I remember it was raining heavily but by the time the night rolled around, it was good & clear. HAHA, since only 2-4 people could go to the rooftop, we decided to stay at the lift lobby to watch the fireworks at the marina bay countdown. I think we were at like the 42th floor and wanted to watch the fireworks with our drinks from the room. But our floor was already packed so we went a floor up & the window space beside the lift was crowded too. It was nearly midnight and jingming was already drunk and we still had not found a window space to countdown. hahaha. In the end, we had to make do with a floor that had lesser people as compared to other floors to countdown and watch the 5 minute fireworks show.
Also in January, was the 1st batch of my friends that were being commissioned as an officer in OCS. Since school hasn't started I was pretty free! Went for Jocelyn's 21st birthday party at a chalet and stayed over. The next day early in the morning, I rushed down to Clementi Macs to meet the girls to throw allicia a surprise birthday mini party! What a pig she was (:
Friends became closer friends. 2nd sem of school had started & even though the 6 of us (pris, shan, jacq, jo & sam) had varying timetables, we still found time to meet & have lunch.
February
The CHINESE NEW YEAR month! I remember going for last minute exercises, diets and tanning to get into shape. Reunion dinners for both sides of the family
to be continued...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
smooth sailing
December's coming & going; don't really know whether can it be considered as smooth sailing, but I'm thankful that you are here to get me going everyday (:
Over the past few days, I've been trying to prepare the Christmas presents. At this rate, I think I'll never get anything done ): STUPID ME STUPID UGC ON MONDAY.
Got my new $20 scheduler, no more using of Fairfield diary, cheap cheap $4! Let's hope that with the arrival of 2012, I'll be more disciplined, more hardworking, more practical, more organized,... Gonna jot everything down in that red thick scheduler, even my QT I guess. Yeah, so what if it's a private thing, I don't really care about what others think when they read my scheduler. Writing it out or seeing it on paper/screen, helps me to organize my thoughts.
Whole lot of Christmas presents to settle, way too many upcoming 21sts (including mine), birthdays birthdays & more birthdays... QT QT QT ):
THINGS TO DO:
1. Buy Jollyranchers
2. Settle Sugar Cubes
3. Settle Bracelets
4. Settle Lollipops
5. Pack My Room
6. Settle ALL The Other Christmas Presents
7. Get A Tan
GO FIONA GO! BUT FIRST UGC111!
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
What made you smile today?
Home-cooked lunch by boyf: Chicken Cordon Bleu + Baby Carrots W Portobello Mushrooms
Me: Campbell's Corn & Mushroom Soup
Where's the best place in your hometown to get a great burger or milkshake?
I don't know. I'm deprived of fast food burgers ): Gonna eat one every day after IVP, HAHAHA :D
do you prefer running or canoeing?
Running definitely. Too much of canoeing kinda gives you broad shoulders. No way do I want to have the inverse triangle type of body.
I forgot
I hope december starts off well (: being feeling really pissy lately, short tempered to my family even ): mixed feelings, emotional turmoil,... I just hope that everything turns out for the better & that God's playing a strong role in all of that.
it's amazing how my lowest of low days can immediately be turned around. I'm totally blabbering nonsense here, I kinda forgot as to why I even came here to blog -.- craps.
sleep well all you people out there.
Monday, December 05, 2011
is your hair very thick?
Quite. Everytime I head to the salon, the hairdresser tells me that she has to layer or thin my hair; not really sure what that means.
other than running, wat else do you do?
In terms of sports? At the moment, just running. Would like to pick up volleyball, swimming and cycling (mountain biking) again. I wanna try wakeboarding or surfing!
What do you do to keep so fit?
eat right & exercise. & i'm not exactly soooo fit,hahaha. wished i could be fitter, toned body & all
Friday, December 02, 2011
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how did you start running and how to get one started on running?
Oddly, I started running only because of NAFTA's 2.4km. I only realized that I could somehow will myself to stretch my limits in Secondary 2. Ever since then, I told myself that 'I can do this!' and try to run my best at every run. HAHA (I secretly feel a sense of satisfaction whenever I overtake someone). To get yourself started, run with friends as they can encourage you along the way. Also, sign yourself up for 10km or even 21km runs to push you towards a certain goal. Start small, run your best & progress far.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Threadless
Will be organizing a Threadless spree!
Soon soon soon... need to get the whole pricing & mailing thing settled first (:
Email me at fionaghuifenn@hotmail.com if interested! Include 'Threadless Spree' in the Subject box!
I love Threadless too much (: (:
Soon soon soon... need to get the whole pricing & mailing thing settled first (:
Email me at fionaghuifenn@hotmail.com if interested! Include 'Threadless Spree' in the Subject box!
I love Threadless too much (: (:
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
how much did you earn from working at a pet shop ?
very poorly paid because i had no prior grooming experience. $30 for an entire day's work (8-10hrs)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Everlane
OMG. SERIOUSLY, CHECK THIS NEW SHOP OUT. SHOPAHOLICS BEWARE.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
What's your favorite breakfast?
I don't usually have breakfast, but I love American or English breakfast meals (:
Friday, October 21, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Friday, October 07, 2011
SIM T&F
I know I have not updated this blog as much as I want to and I know I probably have not posted anything regarding this either. So, here it goes: It's coming to four months since I jumped into this boat and it really got my heart pumping real fast. No, it's not a him, it's track and field. I still can remember my 1st training, which was 14 June 2011. I was dead tired, muscles aching and super fatigued after training. Joining track and field didn't cross my mind at all when I came into SIM, all I knew was that I wanted to do something new and keep myself fit. It was during summer semester when someone pulled me in to just give a shot at this sport. Since muay thai wasn't conducting any sessions because of UOL's exams, I told myself, fineeee I'll go since I have nothing to do. HAHA.
As it turns out, time zoomed past real fast. In the beginning, I kept denying that I was still thinking about track and field because I really wanted to join a CCA that's new and probably a team sport too. After like 3 weeks of training, it was decided, I was definitely staying in this 'I-run-to-run' cca. The team were really supportive during training and friendly outside training, like during dinners. It was hard to connect with most of them at first maybe because I was new? Or maybe because I speak too much English? HAHA.
In 3 months, I lost quite a lot of something. I don't know whether it's fat or muscle. HAHA. Anyway, I couldn't really tell whether I improved or not. Then, summer semester ended & I went to Perth for 2 weeks. I tried exercising there. I really tried. SUPER COLD AIR. When I came back, I ran everyday, pushing myself hard because on that coming Sunday, it was the SAFRA Army Half Marathon 2011. I knew I could do better for that run if not for my stupid stomachache but with an official timing of 2hrs and 9mins, I was somewhat satisfied. WHY? Because it was waaaaay better than my last year's timing. Like I was 20-25mins slower last year.
Then came the real test of how far I've become, SUniG 2011. A 6KM run at Bedok Reservoir with a super incline just before 3KM. 6 girls from each school, so that makes 24 girls altogether. During the race itself, it was tiring and I gave my all. My heart and lungs 'burned' so badly. I guess I wasn't really nervous about this race because I knew I already couldn't come in Top 10 or whatsoever. And I had pretty much convinced myself that all that I wanted out of this race was to know that I gave my all and my best effort. I did not really care for the results/timings, all I wanted was the feeling that I had ran my best (cause I usually feel dissatisfied with myself after a run). 6km came and gone, & yes, I did my best. Oh, with a timing of 30mins 39 secs I think. I don't want to sound complacent or boast, but if I can hit 30mins for 6km now, what can I achieve in half a year's time? Or 1 year? Certainly better I hope, hahaha, I hope my legs and wallet can last.
I always tell everyone that I can't run but I always knew from Secondary 2 onwards that I could run, but I didn't know that I could really run. I thank my coach and especially my teammates. Cheering for one another, words of encouragement and even a simple clap works wonders during training. I also thank God, schoolmates and church friends. Without these people, Fiona Ghui wouldn't have these slender legs. Nah, I'm just kidding. I really appreciate this new family that I have found, don't think I would have been able to achieve the same thing if I joined soccer. THANKS SIM T&F (:
As it turns out, time zoomed past real fast. In the beginning, I kept denying that I was still thinking about track and field because I really wanted to join a CCA that's new and probably a team sport too. After like 3 weeks of training, it was decided, I was definitely staying in this 'I-run-to-run' cca. The team were really supportive during training and friendly outside training, like during dinners. It was hard to connect with most of them at first maybe because I was new? Or maybe because I speak too much English? HAHA.
In 3 months, I lost quite a lot of something. I don't know whether it's fat or muscle. HAHA. Anyway, I couldn't really tell whether I improved or not. Then, summer semester ended & I went to Perth for 2 weeks. I tried exercising there. I really tried. SUPER COLD AIR. When I came back, I ran everyday, pushing myself hard because on that coming Sunday, it was the SAFRA Army Half Marathon 2011. I knew I could do better for that run if not for my stupid stomachache but with an official timing of 2hrs and 9mins, I was somewhat satisfied. WHY? Because it was waaaaay better than my last year's timing. Like I was 20-25mins slower last year.
Then came the real test of how far I've become, SUniG 2011. A 6KM run at Bedok Reservoir with a super incline just before 3KM. 6 girls from each school, so that makes 24 girls altogether. During the race itself, it was tiring and I gave my all. My heart and lungs 'burned' so badly. I guess I wasn't really nervous about this race because I knew I already couldn't come in Top 10 or whatsoever. And I had pretty much convinced myself that all that I wanted out of this race was to know that I gave my all and my best effort. I did not really care for the results/timings, all I wanted was the feeling that I had ran my best (cause I usually feel dissatisfied with myself after a run). 6km came and gone, & yes, I did my best. Oh, with a timing of 30mins 39 secs I think. I don't want to sound complacent or boast, but if I can hit 30mins for 6km now, what can I achieve in half a year's time? Or 1 year? Certainly better I hope, hahaha, I hope my legs and wallet can last.
I always tell everyone that I can't run but I always knew from Secondary 2 onwards that I could run, but I didn't know that I could really run. I thank my coach and especially my teammates. Cheering for one another, words of encouragement and even a simple clap works wonders during training. I also thank God, schoolmates and church friends. Without these people, Fiona Ghui wouldn't have these slender legs. Nah, I'm just kidding. I really appreciate this new family that I have found, don't think I would have been able to achieve the same thing if I joined soccer. THANKS SIM T&F (:
hey where did u get that pair of blue shoes which you wore in perth!
hahaha, got them from bugis street, 2nd floor. don't remember which shop but it is manned by quite an old auntie. all other shoe shops have young girls in them.
Songs/Music Videos To Get You/Me Moving
It's a cold breezy night, perfect weather for sleeping. But no, I gotta keep myself awake and complete project write-ups and homework. hahahaha. Therefore, I listen to upbeat music to keep myself awake and burning the midnight oil. No, no emo songs for me. hahahaha.
PIXIE LOTT! SHE LOOKS REALLY GREAT HERE! :D
SMASH SMASH SMASH IT! Zowie's music video concepts are always really good (Y)
HAHAHAHA, A SONG ABOUT A COCONUT TREE! what happened to the simple c-o-c-o-n-u-t song?
omg, forget bieber fever & get ready for one direction! this song was super catchy back when i was in perth! yayy! i finally found it!
Okay, maybe just 1 emo-nemo song? heehee :D
MY TOPSHOP-ISH MUSIC PICKS:
HAHAHA, I have no idea what's with my selection of topshop-ish music. Maybe I have that boho/hippie side to me.
PIXIE LOTT! SHE LOOKS REALLY GREAT HERE! :D
SMASH SMASH SMASH IT! Zowie's music video concepts are always really good (Y)
HAHAHAHA, A SONG ABOUT A COCONUT TREE! what happened to the simple c-o-c-o-n-u-t song?
omg, forget bieber fever & get ready for one direction! this song was super catchy back when i was in perth! yayy! i finally found it!
Okay, maybe just 1 emo-nemo song? heehee :D
MY TOPSHOP-ISH MUSIC PICKS:
HAHAHA, I have no idea what's with my selection of topshop-ish music. Maybe I have that boho/hippie side to me.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
VOTE FOR MY THREADLESS SLOGAN! HAHAHA,THIS MAKES NO SENSE & YET IT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE.
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
back! or so i think
WOAH, I'VE NOT BEEN BLOGGING FOR AN INSANELY LONG PERIOD OF TIME & WOW, NEW INTERFACE. AHHH, WHY'S EVERYTHING GONNA BE LIKE FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE+??
anyway, more instaxes!
anyway, more instaxes!
Sam Baey's 21st S-Costume Birthday Party
May's 'Surprise' Birthday Celebration
A Day Well Spent At USS :D
Michael Stefanone, You Are Awesome!
Army Boys
PERTH PERTH PERTH!
SAFRA ARMY BAY RUN & HALF MARATHON aka, The Day I Lost My Big Toe Nail & Completed 21KM In 2Hrs 5Mins
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
What song makes you get up and dance?
Currently, Jennifer Lopez's Papi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XbIuSLaCnk
Saturday, September 17, 2011
What's your favorite memory from this summer?
GOING TO PERTH & SPENDING TIME WITH MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND JOANNA HO :D
How are you planning to make this weekend awesome?
by getting a pair of new running shoes & breaking into them asap (:
how long do you usually long each time? or rather the distance you cover each time..
honestly, ever since school started, i have not been doing much of long distance training. most of my training are done during cca times, which are tues wed thurs & sun. if i do get the time to do a long run, minimum 10km
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
What are some of your favourite worship songs?
this is the one that's currently stuck in my head due to my visit to perth (:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwaKvZWE6t8
Monday, August 22, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Do you have a nickname?
i would prefer fionnaaa, but i always get many others like: ghui, fenn, nana, fi, fio, fifi, ghuighui, ghuifenn, banana, wugui, gui,...
Monday, August 15, 2011
Where did you learn muay thai and whats the course fees? :)
in school as a cca, currently being taught by impact mma. to join, i think you have to be a student of sim & it's $75/term. 1 term is about 3-4 months?
Saturday, August 13, 2011
If you won a million dollars what would you do with it?
put some into my bank, give some to my parents & throw the rest into the church redevelopment fund so that they can make this whole thing move a little faster & more spiffy.
where did you buy your red shoes?
um, some little shop at bugis village on the 2nd floor. it's being manned by an old auntie
hello to lose weight, how many times should i exercise a week, the duration and the intensity? thanks for helping. i feeel really fat now sighhh
just to get you started, you'll need a combination of diet & exercise. just to get you going, 20mins of RUNNING every day, medium to hard pace, NOT JOGGING. either take 3-5 small meals in a day or start with a heavy breakfast, light lunch & even lighter dinner. there are many ways to lose weight, this is just 1 of them.
what time is your church service? do you sleep really early in order to get up and go weekly? (:
main service: 4pm SUNDAY
youth service (13-19yrs old): 5pm SATURDAY
so i guess i don't have to sleep and wake up early.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
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I thank God for you. You've been much of a blessing to me so far (: I just hope this is His plan and not us forcing it.
this is me,having pressed 'send',publishing my most intimate thoughts into cyberspace. this is me,acknowledging God's presence in my life & me committing my life into His hands.
this is me,having pressed 'send',publishing my most intimate thoughts into cyberspace. this is me,acknowledging God's presence in my life & me committing my life into His hands.
good girl
as diligent as I try to be,I've not used the computer since the 5th august in prep for my finals. still,I'm getting nowhere ):
Friday, August 05, 2011
Thursday, August 04, 2011
i still dont get this formspring thingy. why do i have 12 followers ?! and why cant i see them?
this is not tumblr, you can't see your followers
other than running, what sports do you play? do you play tennis?
currently, MUAY THAI :DD would really want to play soccer but time does not permit for that anymore. haha, i wish i could play tennis but i don't have eye-hand coordination
Monday, August 01, 2011
hey which gym are you working at now? are they still hiring? thanks!
Energia Fitness Club :D I don't think so, check out http://www.facebook.com/pages/Energia-Fitness-Club/198100584450
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
♥
hahahaha, i'm not in a heartbreak, but i absolutely love this song. when will one ever know he's the one?
2 more weeks!
to everyone out there, this little kid is telling to don't stop don't give up! keep trying, don't give up! you'll get it right~
sooooo cuteeeee :DDD
what camera are you using?
some laupok sony cybershot dsc-t70 camera. it's like only 8.1megapixels but i always take photos using the 5megapixels setting.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
What's your favorite way to stay cool when it's hot outside?
chilling by the beach with awesome shooters & ice-cream
SJ EUPHORIA
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$110 for a blue/pink instax camera! it's retail price is like $140!
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Where in Singapore can the best running routes be found? Apart from East Coast Park
Where in Singapore can the best running routes be found? Apart from East Coast Park
Sierra Wing Social Night
although dressing up is fun & you guys take social night to be a really important thing, i don't really want to go another social night. hahaha, unless you're gonna pay for my dress :D kidding. it sure is fun going around meeting people, but it's kinda boring too. 95% of the time, you meet people that are the 'hi & bye' kind. alright, so previously it was with caleb for social night & comms ball, this time it's with james tan. i friggin' love this dress. it's probably one of the sexiest thing i've ever worn in my entire life apart from a bikini. it's a backless dress!
hahaha, james.
shaunaldddd!
pj people!
hahahaha, this is a really quick & short post. i should really be studying for com202 (intercultural com) right nowwww ): fml.
while scrolling down my fb's newsfeed
You either make sacrifices for the greater good, or you don't and suffer for it later in life. Your choice.
DAY ONE BEGINS AGAIN ):
HI! What church do you attend? :)
Church of the Good Shepherd, it's located near Queenstown MRT; not the one directly beside though.
Monday, July 18, 2011
health & fitness
I never knew how much fitness/sports meant to me until now. I mean, I've always seemed to be like the fitness freak but somehow, this time it's different. I don't know why, I've always been really upset whenever I got injuries, like I'll really break down & cry if I find out I can't run/swim/cycle/exercise anymore.
Please God, don't let me down. I know my cries for help aren't as great as someone crying out for help during chemotherapy, but I have always believed in you, my faith is strong. Many a times, I know that my stomach pains wouldn't have gone away that easily if it weren't for you. From now on, I'll commit every training into your hands.
I'm not trying to be the best, I'm not trying to be a national sportswoman, I'm not trying to be the perfect athlete, I just wanna be the best that I FEEL that I can be. I just need to feel good about myself when I think that I've done my best.
If sports really isn't for me, then show/tell me soon.
It sucks to be me.
Being prayed for by Pastor Jo wasn't a coincidence.
I dread the day I have to take philosophy.
I dread the day the doctor tells me I can't run anymore.
I dread the day I grow fat.
I dread the day I'm broke.
I dread the day I lose my family.
But with God, all things are possible.
For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need - Philippians 4:13
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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