*My ChiNtZ*

Monday, 11 April 2011

  • Beautiful Quotes

    Its been a while...
    This is for those of you who still take the effort to click on this rather outdated page of mine :) 

    Beautiful Quotes

    If you are right then there is no need to get angry
    And if you are wrong then you don't have any right to get angry.
    Patience with family is love,
    Patience with others is respect,
    Patience with self is confidence, and
    Patience with GOD is faith.

    Never Think Hard about PAST,
    It brings Tears...
    Don't Think more about FUTURE,
    It brings Fears...
    Live this Moment with a Smile,
    It brings Cheers.!!!!
    Every test in our life makes us bitter or better,
    Every problem comes to make us or break us,
    Choice is ours whether we become victim or victorious !!!

    Search a beautiful heart not a beautiful face.
    Beautiful things are not always good
    but good things are always beautiful.
    Remember me like pressed flower in your Notebook.
    It may not be having any fragrance
    but will remind you of my existence forever in your life.
    Do you know, why God created gaps between fingers?
    So that someone who is special to you, comes and fills those gaps by holding your hands forever

    With Love,
    Caleen 

    p/s. I will be heading to Hongkong this Wednesday for a work presentation AND staying the weekend! Can't wait!!!

          

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

  • *The day it all began...*

    Look at what I found amongst old pix:

    My Graduation photos :)

    I know its been almost a year, but honestly it doesn't seem that long ago!
    I can even remember touching down and being embraced by Melbourne's autumn air, rushing to uni to get my robe, taking as many photos as quickly as possible before being hurried into the hall, accepting my certificate... 
    That day was just the beginning of a new chapter for me,
    for less than a week later,
    I was a full time employee and business analyst !


    *Getting fitted into my gown*


    *I had like a dozen safety pins stuck on me..that's what you get for 'one size fits all'*>.<


    *Finally I'm dressed & ready for the big day!!*


    *My mini-grad pressie from Mummy*


    *Daddy dearest & I (my mum doesn't want any photos of her publicized as she was having a 'bad photo day'.lol.)*


    *SPOTTED: My earliest guest..*


    *Steph*


    *She was soon joined by (LtoR)Jac,Vyn,Carmen,Des,Sheryl*


    *Jun & Dric came too!*


    *Lionel arrived just on time for a quick photo opt before I was whisked into the hall*


    *Thanks for coming dearies*<3

    During the actual ceremony itself... 


    *The Dean gave his speech*


    *All us graduates had to queue for our 10 seconds of fame*


    *And I'm ready to claim the one document that brought my academic life full circle*
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    It has been an exciting journey since..
    I'm thrilled with the thought of all the new possibilities life has brought me and will continue to bring forth!
    I know this is still only the beginning of greater things to come. 

Thursday, 13 January 2011

  • *Picturesque NZ*

    Hi loves!

    Ready to be breath-taken?

    Good ! Cuz I'm about to share with you a few absolutely heavenly pictures of New Zealand blush
    Those of you who have heard that NZ is a slow-paced, unexciting place...you're mistaken.
    We went one of the most exciting and memorable activities of our lives there -

    The Ride of the Rings.
    We went horse-back to all the shooting locations of Lord of the Rings, Narnia, even Wolverine!!!
    It was a challenge riding and being a photographer at the same time,
    but I think I manage well (a little too well perhaps...considering I had over 100 shots!;P) 


    Take a moment to marvel at the beauty of it all :)


    *My riding companion & I*


    *Everyone in line*


    *Me lagging behind due to taking too many pix*heh


    *Family snapshot 1. Try spotting me at the far right!*
    We look tiny as the horses aren't allowed to get too close to one another (Their male egos get the better of them & they start biting/fighting!)


    *Family snapshot 2. Taken right before we started cantering!*

    I have to admit I'm not a fan of cantering/galloping...
    Too many horror stories and accidents that have hit close to home.
    A nice slow-paced trot will suit me just fine, thankyouverymuch!
    Unfortunately, my horse had a few ideas of its own...
    It was no easy feat trying to control an obstinate and dominant creature.
    He kept taking short cuts & climbed up the hill ahead of the pack!!!
    This is what you get if you admit to having *some* riding experience >.<


    *Shadow of the rider & the ride* ;)


    *Kington on his horse. Am super proud of this shot & its almost perfect symmetry* ;)


    *Making our way back to the barn after a 2 hour journey*


    *A final goodbye shot to mark the end of an incredible experience*


    If this is earth...I can't imagine how beautiful heaven will be! 

Tuesday, 11 January 2011

  • *Happy 2011*

    My dearest loves,

    I know its a little overdue...but I would still like to wish everyone:

    01/01/11 also brings another significance ~ Daddy's birthday!


    This photo was taken right before his birthday dinner...Happy Birthday Da!heart

    As per tradition, I usually have a whole list of resolutions.
    This year, I've decided to include another list -

    10 life lessons from 2010:
    10. It is better to follow the flow of life than to force something to happen

    9. Count your blessings and give thanks each and every day
    8. Hard work, loyalty and sacrifice are key to becoming the best employee
    7. Worry is unproductive, always have faith that things will work out for the best
    6. Unexpected occurrences can be a blessing in disguise
    5. Unbelief or doubt is foolish if we do not truly understand something
    4. If there is some creation you do not enjoy - Bless it, and then Change it!
    3. Life is a box of chocolates...we have a choice which chocolate we would like to pick next
    2. We do not have to chase after love...We ARE Love.
    1. Our mind is all-powerful, it can control our health, our luck and even our destiny! 

    Here is my 2011 New Year's Resolution...

    To live happier, lighter and with love :)

    xx,
    Caleen 

Saturday, 04 December 2010

  • *One of those nights*

    Last night was one of those wild nights...

    We sang out hearts out~

    To songs we could never forget,
    To songs we'd like to forget,
    To songs long forgotten. 

    It was the perfect antidote to a strenuous few weeks.

    Why strenuous.?

    Fact is...
    I have been working 7 days a week,
    albeit 2 different jobs and that I thoroughly enjoy what I do.
    (Never thought I'd see the day I become somewhat of a work-a-holic!)
    I have been moonlighting as a property agent for one of the biggest developers in Melbourne.
    In fact, they built the very apartment I now reside in.!
    I also closed my very first deal *hooray* :D
    It was super hard work though...a combination of Luck + Skills.
    Whoever said that 'Selling is an art' has got it down right to a 'T'!

    This will *hopefully* be my last week of all work (plus a little play ;)

    If so, you will hear from me more frequently and real soon!!

    On a side note,
    CONGRATS TO MY DEARIES WHO ARE GRADUATING!!!
    Vyn, Rory, YeeMing...Welcome to the club blush

    Love, Cal. 

     

Monday, 15 November 2010

  • Good on you, Xanga!!!

    Xanga has upgraded itself (FINALLY!) which means I won't have to go through the hassle of relocating this blog *phew

    I was playing around with blogspot and I realized that I could not bring myself to make the switch...
    A part of me has become attached to this blog and all the memories that I have created here.
    As such, I shall be updating once again more fervently than ever before now that I can do so with ease :D

    I have been working almost 7 days a week now, on a project as well as a part-time property agent.
    Who would've thought that I'd be bitten by the work bug??

    Not me, that's for sure!!!

    But a girl's gotta earn some bread&butter...no other option than hard work to attain a life of luxury ;)

    Have a beautiful Monday, lovelies~
    You will hear from me REAL soon!!!

    With Love,
    C@L. 

Friday, 29 October 2010

  • *Snapshots of Shanghai*

    My dearies,
    Xanga is giving me some serious problems - I still can't sign in (unless I use Google Chrome)
    AND
    to top it off, I have to copy & paste every single picture link in order to post them up!!!
    Hence I will be probably moving to some other blogsite soon...

    But nevertheless, I will keep to my word and give you a few snapshots of my trip :)
    The landscape of Shanghai is really spectacular and the entire city lights up at nighttime!
    With massive skyscrapers, countless shopping hubs and diversified mix of locals and foreigners...
    There is no doubt that Shanghai is the 'New York of Asia'.

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    *Me 'painting the town red'!* ;)
    Spot cutesy little Charlotte (my boss' daughter). Isn't she precious??


    xox, C@L

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

  • *I CAN FINALLY SIGN INTO XANGA!!!*

    My dearies,

    Missed me?? I sure hope so :)

    I apologise for not keeping to my word & updating about Shanghai.
    Truth is...I TRIED but Xanga would not allow me to sign in for a whole 2 WEEKS!!! *grrrr.
    But just when I was about to give up  & relocate to blogspot/wordpress...here I am!
    FINALLY.
    Here's a quickie:
    I'm now in KL (ahhh, its lovely to be home :) and have been for the past week.
    I was supposed to only stay overnight and transit the next morning to Melbourne but all the flights were FULL!
    Until tomorrow, that is.
    Being home has been absolutely wonderful...I have never appreciated home as much as I have this time around as its the longest I've been away - 7 months!!
    Shanghai was a blast! The world expo was worth every single walk of the way (mind you the expo grounds were literally as large as a whole CITY)
    Great food - check! Shopping galore - check! Most importantly...everything is super CHEAP thanks to the AUD's appreciation.!!!
    Definitely a place I would revisit over and over AND over again.

    My flight is at 10.40am and I have yet to finish packing...so this shall have to do for now.

    More once I land Melbourne.

    Till then...Much love, C@L.

caleencaseryn

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    • Name: Caleen
    • Birthday: 8/28/1988
    • Gender: Female
    • Member Since: 8/4/2006

About Me

  • I want to be a girl of heart; a girl of strong beliefs. Stand tall for what I want in life, what I must achieve. I want to be a girl of love; of compassion, kindness & faith. Never turn my back on my family & friends, be there to help them instead!*Cal'07

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