Thank you For both the good and the bad For the times For the sacrifices For the concern For everything And anything I'm Sorry For this feeling For the time For the differences For the hurt For everything And anything
I'm thankful and Sorry Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 3/01/2008 01:06:00 AM
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 10/03/2007 12:43:00 AM
Monday, September 24, 2007
Memo to All Employees:
In order to ensure the highest levels of quality work and productivity from employees, it will be our policy to keep all employees well trained through our program of
SPECIAL HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING (S.H.I.T) .
We are trying to give our employees more S.H.I.T than anyone else. If you feel that you do not receive your share of S.H.I.T on the course, please see your supervisor. You will be immediately placed at the top of the S.H.I.T list and our supervisors are especially skilled at seeing you get all the S.H.I.T you can handle.
Employees who don't take their S.H.I.T will be placed in
Those who fail to take D.E.E.P.S.H.I.T seriously will have to go to
EMPLOYEE ATTITUDE TRAINING (E.A.T.S.H.I.T).
Since our supervisors took S.H.I.T before they were promoted, they don't have to do S.H.I.T anymore, and are all full of S.H.I.T already.
If you are full of S.H.I.T , you may be interested in a job teaching others.
We can add your name to our
BASIC UNDERSTANDING LIST of LEADERS (B.U.L.L.S.H.I.T).
For employees who are intending to pursue a career in management and consulting, we will refer you to the department of
MANAGERIAL OPERATIONAL RESEARCH EDUCATION (M.O.R.E.S.H.I.T) .
This course emphasizes how to manage
M.O.R.E.S.H.I.T
If you have further questions, please direct them to our
HEAD OF TEACHING, SPECIAL HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING
(H.O.T.S.H.I.T) .
Thank you.
BOSS IN GENERAL,
SPECIAL HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING
(B.I.G.S.H.I.T)
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 9/24/2007 11:37:00 PM
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Litter Kwitter "Forum" - Recruiting Buyers
Anyone interested in buying litter kwitter? If we buy in bulk from Danny (One of Singapore's supplier) we can get bulk discount!
So far we have recruited 5 members. Anyone interested, please leave me a comment or email me at quekjoanna@gmail.com
THANK YOU!!! Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 3/13/2007 12:35:00 PM
Friday, February 16, 2007
Sarah McLachlan - Angel
Every time she sings My heart would ache with queer pain This World is so beautiful, Yet whirling in sheer madness
“ Everywhere you turn, there’s vultures and thieves at your back”
People, are we? A pack of lies and an army of soldiers Battling for the top spot But when you reach the top Is there anything else to fight for? Or is it even enough?
And it’s hard at the end of the day, I need some distraction Oh beautiful release Memory seeps from my veins Let me be empty And weightless and maybe I’ll find some peace tonight
Watching people and their surroundings Humans are amusing, some entertaining I bet animals find us an even harder bunch to understand “There’s always one reason, to feel not good enough” Sometimes, you either can’t explain that reason Or even define what the reason is
For the lonely and forgotten You spend all your time waiting For that second chance For a break that would make it okay When you’re stuck And looking up that ceiling wall The endlessness that you fear Life’s unpredictable
Sometimes It’s easier to believe in this sweet madness oh This glorious sadness that brings me to my knees
We all wish we had an Angel, So we can fly away from “here” To be pulled from our wreckage Of our silent reverie To be in the arms of an Angel To find comfort, peace and quiet Tonight. Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 2/16/2007 11:34:00 PM
Monday, February 05, 2007
October 29 Scorpio
Idealistic and original, you are an inspired and warmhearted Scorpio with a strong sixth sense. With a generous nature and sociable inclinations, your easy-going manner can gain you many friends and make you popular. Multitalented and creative, you may also possess unique qualities that can impress others.
The subinfluence of your decanate ruler, Scorpio, implies that your insight and powerful perceptions can make you a natural investigator or lead you to explore the mysteries of life. Although alert and discriminating, you may sometimes be too intense with your crucial observations. Intuitive, with an inner strength, you have the ability to transform yourself through difficult situations. As a humanitarian, you are often kind and compassionate but may be prone to moods or mental restlessness.
When you recognize the power of compassion and love, you can create harmony and achieve inner peace or balance. Although you want love and comfort, by nature you are adventurous, with a restless streak. You like to broaden your horizons and be free, yet a need for emotional security suggests that you fare better when no isolated or alone. Although you are full of good intentions, a tendency to think that you know best implies that you may at times interfere in the affairs of others in an attempt to help. Nevertheless, you are loyal to and supportive of family members and are proud of your home.
Before the age of 23, you are largely concerned with the development of your sense of personal power and how to handle your strong feelings. After the age of 24, you will become more optimistic and have a growing need to be adventurous; this may lead you to take more chances, travel, or study. After the age of 54, you become more realistic and organized in order to achieve your goals.
Your secret self
A desire for truth, knowledge, and power can enhance your abilities for creative thinking and problem solving as well as stimulating possible explorations into philosophical or metaphysical realms. Basically a positive thinker, you better when having a natural flair for putting the knowledge you obtain to practical use, although you may need to avoid scattering your energies. Along with an inventive mind that is capable of flashes of genius, you have a strong need for self-expression that may manifest socially or creatively. Unfortunately, you may also be prone to worry or indecision, particularly about material situations, so it is important to keep situations light. Your quick wit can make you attractive to others, but be sure to use your critical skills constructively.
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 2/05/2007 06:26:00 PM
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Is there a problem with me? Am I really that bad? Is being me wrong? Will you ever get bored? Is my lifestyle wrong? Is there something wrong with Me Or?
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 12/06/2006 11:45:00 PM
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Sentimental Late night mornings
Watched "Cinderella Story"
Chick Flicks
Fantasy and love stories
It just isn't full reality
But just how nice it would be,
If it all wouldn't be a lie But fantasies remain as Fantasies
Lonely Nights
They have just begun
But I'm with you In Heart, Mind & Soul
And I know you're with me
Deep inside Your lonely tired dreams
And nothing else would change my mind
Just sentimental, melancholy
Swinging day by day
Till the day we're side by side again
World Peace everyone.
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 10/14/2006 01:43:00 AM
Monday, October 02, 2006
Artist: Kenny Rogers (?) Song: Let It Be Me
I Bless The Day I Found You I Want To Stay Around You And So I Beg You, Let It Be Me
Don't Take This Heaven From One If You Must Cling To Someone Now & Forever, Let It Be Me
Each Time We Meet Love I Find Complete Love Without Your Sweet Love, What Would Life Be So Never Leave Me Lonely Tell Me You Love Me Only And That You'll Always Let It Be Me
If For Each Bit Of Gladness Someone Must Taste Of Sadness I'll Bear The Sorrow, Let It Be Me
No Matter What The Price Is I'll Make No Sacrifices Through Each Tomorrow, Let It Be Me
To You I'm Praying, Hear What I'm Saying Please Let Your Heart Beat For Me, Just Me
And Never Leave Me Lonely, Tell Me You Love Me Only And That You'll Always Let It Be Me, Let It Be Me
* Tried finding all the different artistes who sang this song. But couldn't find the one that has the exact tune I had in mind. Anyone who has this song?
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 10/02/2006 11:59:00 AM
Monday, July 24, 2006
James Blunt - Goodbye my Lover
Did I disappoint you, or let you down? Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown? 'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun, Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won. So I took what's mine by eternal right. Took your soul out into the night. It may be over but it won't stop there, I am here for you if you'd only care. You touched my heart you touched my soul. You changed my life and all my goals. And love is blind and that I knew when, My heart was blinded by you. I've kissed your lips and held your hand. Shared your dreams and shared your bed. I know you well, I know your smell. I've been addicted to you.
Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me.
I am a dreamer and when i wake, You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take. And as you move on, remember me, Remember us and all we used to be I've seen you cry,I've seen you smile. I've watched you sleeping for a while. I'd be the father of your child. I'd spend a lifetime with you. I know your fears and you know mine. We've had our doubts but now we're fine, And I love you, I swear that's true. I cannot live without you.
Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me.
And I still hold your hand in mine. In mine when I'm asleep. And I will bare my soul in time, When I'm kneeling at your feet.
Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me.
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow. I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow. I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow. I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.
This song have no significance in my life.
However hearing it for the first time,
It touched my heart,
and made me sank into a mood of deep melancholy.
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 7/24/2006 04:06:00 PM
Sunday, June 25, 2006
The World, Is it an ugly place? Or is the people making it ugly?
Singaporeans, Are we ugly? Why do our faces tell the same mood? In the mornings, in the buses, in the trains As helpless senior citizens plead for 30 seconds of our morning rush Just a dollar or two from our bulging wallets To us it's just tissue packets, To them, it's all they have to offer
A little courtesy goes a long way, I wonder who is and will pass it on? Will you start the ball rolling? Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 6/25/2006 09:52:00 PM
Saturday, February 25, 2006
As we walk in these fields of gold Upon the fields of people Our lives are binded In all sort of commercial ways
Many years have passed In this life we live But do we (still) believe, In the things we treasure the most?
Sting sang, We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky As we lie in fields of gold
I hope, We'll find ourselves To make this world our world only world A better place. Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 2/25/2006 10:33:00 PM
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ah Sam meaning the third one in Thai
You are irritably lovely
A Chore yet a joy to come home
Bitingly playful
A bundle of joy
Oh yes you are.
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 1/18/2006 11:50:00 AM
Friday, November 11, 2005
Kitty is your "name"
Small you were, now a fully grown beautiful mother
Vanished from the neighbourhood
Where have you been?
Where ever your fate may lead you,
May you will be the same old kitten you once used to be
Remember us, kitty. I hope.
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 11/11/2005 06:10:00 PM
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Malignant Self Love
I Love You Then I Hate You
What is the fine line between love hate? Damaging physically and/or emotionally Relationships with Abusive Narcissists and Psychopaths.
I’ve read an article, About women who love their (sick) men Men, who manipulate their lovers’ emotional intelligence.
Women who willingly help and assist their men In rape, sexual coercion, and all sorts of inhumane activities These women feel that by assisting them, their men will feel their love
One can say, “Which idiot would love such a man (creature)” These women are convinced that their men love them Not in the usual lovey-dovey way But in ways, a normal person would not understand. Theirs is “unconditional” Selling their souls in exchange of “love” Which then are used to traumatize mankind (mainly females) And men, gazing in the luxurious pleasure they shamelessly “earned”
It’s horrifying to know that human beings can be heartless creatures Yet amazing to know how capable the human brain can be. It’s limitless.
Creatures of the world. Creatures are we. Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 11/03/2005 04:15:00 PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Continue from Karen’s story…
The beginning of Glamour The bus 66-gang was full of ups and downs. Though there were many small disputes, the bus 66-gang resolved them in a short time. These girls are all from the same school and are of the same age. Each unique and different yet united as one. Soon three of the glamorous seven girls decided to change the 66-gang into a friendly family. The appointed name for the family is none other than Glamour. (This I do know why)
The family status Father – Joanna Quek Mother – Stefanie Xie Eldest sister – Cassandra Quek (supposedly Kristie, but Cassandra disapproves of it. Yes, she is a persistent duck. We love her nonetheless though.) 2nd sister – Kristie Chen 3rd sister – Karen Tan 4th sister – Denise Han 5th sister – Jane Lim 6th sister – Jolyn Foo 7th sister – Chen Jieying And last but not least in the year 2004 a new member was recruited… 1st Granddaughter – Priscilla Lim (I think her parents are Jieying and Karen)
Yes indeed, these girls have formed a very queer friendly family. But they are a happy loving bunch of girls.
Characters of these girls (In the eyes of their Father – Joanna) All eight of them are different from one another. Let us skip the father’s character.
Mother (Stefanie Xie) – She’s rather naggy and “aunty” like. But oh, don’t be mistaken. There’s a mature and caring lady in her. It’s no wonder why she is the chosen one. *Note: During sec 3-4, she was one of the active Energy (boy-band) fans.
Eldest daughter (Cassandra Quek) – Don’t be fooled by her little and petite size. A little duck full of determination and will. Yet big in heart and soft hearted. An emotional girl (On her 17th Birthday, she cried as her heart goes out to the song – You Yi Tian by Lin Jun Jie. What a touching sight it was. Sobs.)
2nd daughter (Kristie Chen) – A faithful concert-band member, if I’m not wrong she plays the trombone. Forgive me if I’m wrong. A girl who’s quite quiet at times, but amazing loud when with the right company. And she always poses with her infamous Twist-pose when taking photographs. (I wonder if she still does it till today)
3rd daughter (Karen Tan) – Sweet, emotional, sensitive, vivacious, lively, bubbly, and the list goes on. Girl with lots of words and laughter. She and Jieying are the eating queens; they love to try out new flavors and do not really mind splurging. Though coming from a not-so-well-to-do family background, she is not deprived of a happening and normal teenage life. (Dad just wants to say sorry again for screaming at you accidentally when we were sec3) *Note: Karen is one of the more active fans of Energy (boy-band). She even collected the packet drink they had finished drinking.
4th daughter (Denise Han) – A girl who is a good writer and I believe will one day be a author or a well-known journalist. She is studying in the same course in Temasek Polytechnic as Joanna (the father). Both of them detest school because it’s rather pressurizing. Denise is has very funny quirks such as punching some one when she sees a punch-buggy. (I think it’s a beetle car, I’m not so sure. She punched me once though. Ouch)
5th daughter (Jane Lim) – Jane Jane Jane, what have we got to say, we are very proud of her as she had grown and changed so much over the years. Do note that she is going to be Glamour’s future nurse, so we are all in good hands. (I hope) Jane gets embarrassed easily and doesn’t successfully hides it, she laughs out rather loudly or either she does some very weird actions that I cannot describe. But she is indeed a very funny girl and we have adapted to her quirky yet cute behavior. She is a excellent and avid swimmer, which explains her big built. (But hey, she’s got loads of muscles. Beware. Do not anger her. Or else…) *Note: Jane is also one of the active fans of Energy. She collected the straws of their packet drinks.
6th daughter (Jolyn Foo) – How cute can this little girl can get. She’s so blur at times that one can just bang the wall and die. But do not judge her by her blur-ness; she’s a black belt holder in Taekwondo. She can “a-char” you in a wink of an eye! (We have many strong girls in our family, don’t you think so?). Jolyn is a fan of Jay Chou and she finds him very attractive. (I have no idea why)
7th daughter (Chen Jieying) – The most indecisive and fussy girl in the family. (Shakes head) During secondary school, she always has the bad habit of eating the slowest. So everybody has to wait for her and thus having to rush up the stairs in order no to be late for lessons. But luckily we are out of SAC, so no more stair racing for us. Jieying also has another bad habit of talking so much and forgetting to eat her food. (A recent example is her Kenny Rogers muffin, which I think she didn’t finish) Positively, she is one of the most humorous girls in the family; she never fails to make everyone laugh. She’s a young girl with romantic fantasies. (i.e. She wants a guy to propose to her if he wishes her to be his girlfriend) *Note: Jieying is one of the most active fans of Energy. She was willing to spend 2 days and 1 night queuing outside Heerens shopping mall to get an autograph.
Lastly, 1st Granddaughter (Priscilla Lim) – She is cute because she looks like a mouse. I think during our sec 4 days we had a mousey gang in our class, she was one of them, if I’m not wrong. She has an appetite of a mouse too; she eats and eats and eats. But amazingly, she never grows fat. Probably, she inherited the same genes from her parent, Jieying. Prissy is what most people call her, so we call her that too. So in Glamour, we have two ducks name, Joanna and Cassandra, and a mouse name Prissy.
So the story goes on for these 8 girls. Though not all belonging to the same school and not taking the same 66 bus again, these girls will continue to meet and update each other about their lives.
-The End- Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 10/12/2005 12:46:00 AM
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Colourgenics - The Art and Science of Life Enhancement
You are tired of the various 'ups' and 'downs' of life at this time. If only you could win a lottery - or better still, be the heir to a large inheritance which would allow you to afford a life of absolute luxury. This day dreaming will shortly pass and whether you like it or not, sooner or later you will have to face reality.
Being a likeable person you get on well with neighbors and friends. You don't need anything to 'Rock your boat'. You want to 'love' and to be loved'.
You lack confidence and that is a great pity because deep down you are indeed a warm caring person. This lack of confidence is making you wary of being drawn into any open discussion or conflict and so you feel as if you should let matters lie and leave well alone. But there may be a pleasant surprise in store for you. You are beginning to grow and very soon - sooner than you believed possible - this warm loving new you will be available for all to see and to appreciate.
Matters have not gone well for you. You are experiencing severe stress trying to guard yourself from further disappointments. It would seem that all of your hopes and dreams have not been realised and you are now beginning to doubt yourself. You no longer wish to be further advised by anyone and you insist on going it alone - to control your own destiny. Even though deep down you doubt whether things will get better in the future you have one consolation - and that is that they couldn't possibly get worse. Unwilling to give up anything that you possess, you are looking for some sort of security as a protection against any further setback or loss of position and prestige. You are so negative that you tend to exaggerate your problems and refuse to accept any advice from so called well-meaning friends.
Sometimes one fears that its not worth formulating new ideas and projects because whatever you seem to have done in the past has never worked out and you are tired of, as they say, banging your head against a brick wall. No one seems to care. So now you are trying to get away from it all by withdrawing into a 'fantasy land' but unfortunately 'fantasy land' is just that and sooner or later you will have to return to reality so why delay the inevitable? When you do return, you will find that the situation is not as tough as perhaps you thought it was.
(I sure hope it isn't just one of my other quirky thoughts)
Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 9/18/2005 10:11:00 PM
Friday, September 02, 2005
Punished Am I? For the little souls I have hurt
They get back at me In ways to make me remember
To cause misery with tears Day after Day Until the cows come home
Air supply, I'm listening to you:
"I wish I could carry your smile in my heart For times when my life seems so low It would make me believe what tomorrow could bring When today doesn't really know, doesn't really know
What would you say, if i called on you now Saying that I can't hold on There's no easy way, it gets harder each day Please love me, or I'll be gone."
What are you thinking of? Honestly, truthfully, sincerely. Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 9/02/2005 11:48:00 PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Joanna, your belief system is best suited to religions that value internal spiritual reflection How do we know? While you were taking this test, we compared your religious beliefs against 10 of the world's most common religions. Your score shows that you share core beliefs with religions that leave it up to you to seek your own spiritual growth, with some guidance.You are attracted to religions that do not try to explain whether there is an ultimate God, or what proper rituals and sacrifices are required to bring you closer to God. You seek a spiritual connection though reflection and contemplation. You also have a great sense of personal accountability for individual actions and a deep respect for life.
Hmm, No wonder. Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 8/30/2005 11:01:00 AM
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Joanna, you are most afraid of moving forward Have you ever noticed that you're more concerned about making the "right" decisions than many people around you when it comes to your future? Or do you sometimes worry more than you should about committing to your personal or professional goals or feel anxious that you'll never really be successful? If so, you're not alone. There are many people who share your fear of moving forward.
It can be a real strength to recognize your fears. By being aware of the things that frighten you, you can assess whether fear is helping you or negatively impacting your life. For instance, a fear of moving forward may sometimes motivate you to take action in a positive way, like by experiencing a wider variety of things than others.
However, fear's negative aspects can sometimes be more damaging than you realize. Living with fear not only prevents you from living life to the fullest; it can also have a significant negative impact on your energy, health, and your close relationships if not kept in check.
Is it all really true? Whisk 'n' Bake Personal Nook 8/16/2005 12:19:00 AM