Well well, I broke my promise again about updating regularly. To make amends, here’s a little update from what has been happening lately.
I finally got in to meet my orthodontist for the first time today. It took 2 months to get an appointment with him, must be a really lucrative business to run! Anyway, I digress. This is probably a good guide for people who are interested in getting braces. I must remind my readers that I am in no way an expert in braces and this is merely what my experience has been thus far.
I know people will think I’m crazy in wanting braces, but I want it for a few reasons. Mainly being that I’ve got a unilateral cross bite, which is prominent on the right side and being a perfectionist, I didn’t like the fact that one side of my mouth has crowded teeth while the other is pretty much straight.
I had made this appointment 2 months ago and have another booked for a month away. So today’s visit involved providing my ortho with the OPG that I took, him taking my history of my teeth/dental records, taking a couple of impressions of my jaw and bite, taking photos of every angle imaginable.
First he looked at my teeth with the little mirrors that the dentist uses and looked around my mouth. He took a couple of measurements with a few menacing looking metal ruler things. From my meager knowledge of human jaw anatomy, I think he was taking the measurement between my top and bottom jaw and another measurement that I couldn’t quite make out.
He then took a piece of wax and I had to bite on it to to see how bad my bite is. After that, they took a few pictures of my smile, my side profile, my front profile and my teeth. I had to wear this really weird contraption that looks like a BBQ tong, only a bit more rounded. It was to keep my mouth open for pictures. I can only imagine I looked like an idiot with that contraption while the dentist took pictures of my smile and I can imagine that its going to be interesting cause that thing really stretched my lips. I can only imagine that when it comes to putting the brackets in as it’ll be quite painful after a long while.
Then, the dental assistant mixed up a composite for some moulds for the impressions of my upper and lower teeth. It feels quite gooey and its just slightly room temperature. The cool thing about this is that the powder is white, but mixed with some liquid, which makes it turn purple. Its then put into a weird machine which mixed it and poured into little bowl things which is then popped into my mouth and I had to bite into it to make impressions of my teeth. The really cool thing is that the stuff turns white once its set. And the most annoying part of it was the fact that the thing stuck to my teeth so it was a bit of tug of war to remove it from my jaw both times. Haha
That was the end of the consultation. Well, for this time anyway. I got given a referral to get a lateral cephalometry thing, which is like an X-Ray of the whole face to check for my jaws in relation to my face etc. Who knew there were so many parts to this thing! They definitely are very thorough. After that my orthodontist explained that my next appointment would involve him coming up with a treatment plan and outlining the best treatment option before proceeding. He told me with the preliminary consult, he couldn’t see any easy treatment for me. He explained that my right side of my lower jaw is a bit bigger than my left, which could have stemmed from my left side only growing from the caudal side or something along those lines. I wasn’t paying much attention after he said he couldn’t see an easy way to treat. I remember that he was saying that my upper jaw was underdeveloped and my teeth were actually quite far behind and my upper lip is a bit flat. From my basic anatomy of the human body, I know that the lower jaw is easier to fix and an over bite with space in the jaw is easier to fix than a slight overbite with the upper jaw being underdeveloped.
After that trip to the orthodontist, I made a trip to the Radiological Clinic to get my x-ray thing done. It was interesting cause it took less than 2 minutes and I was out of there. The waiting in the waiting room took the longest, I think I was there for a good 15-20 minutes just waiting for the girl to come back from lunch to snap the picture.
After that, its just a month’s wait for my next appointment with my orthodontist where he’ll write out and go through a treatment plan with me. I must say, he is a very nice and friendly guy, unlike all my dentists in Malaysia. I guess that’s why they are worth the fees they are charging. Expensive, but I know that I’ll get my money’s worth with the service.
I guess since this will be an ongoing thing, I’ll be updating about my trips to the orthodontist and we’ll have to see how things go from there. Its going to be an interesting journey!
I must admit, I hadn’t realised its been 6 months since I’ve last updated my blog. I had actually gotten quite comfortable not updating, as I had very little time at the end of the day after work and dinner and everything else. I’ve gotten into the routine of just reading other people’s blogs and it felt pretty weird at first not blogging, but it was a good break. Quite frankly, I’ve lost a lot of motivation to turn on my computer at the end of the day and blog and have been chilling out in front of the TV each night.
I haven’t been reading or writing much lately and somehow I find that I’ve just lost touch with my creative side. Well, I’m starting to get into a routine again and am hoping to update more regularly. With pictures too 
So won’t be too long till another post! Oh and another layout change. I’ve gotten quite sick of seeing that header. Haha
*Tap tap tap tappity tap*
Takes out sandwich box in search of chewing gum. Take said chewing gum, unwrap, pop into mouth, and get back into work.
Colleague: *Sniff sniff* What’s that?
Me: Oh, that’s me.
C: Huh? Really? *Laughs*
M: Yea *laughs along* Its just chewing gum *shows sandwich box*
C: Huh? What?
M: Its the chewing gum. Bubble gum flavour?
C: Oh, I thought you meant you farted!
M: *Laughs hysterically* No, silly. Definitely not me. There is such thing as a toilet. And even if I did, I wouldn’t admit it!
That was definitely a good laugh
It definitely has been a while since I’ve last written and it feels like ages! This is officially my first post in 2010 and its probably long overdue. I’ve been busy playing driver to my parents who were here on a visit and now my brother is living here with me.
I guess you could say that I have many posts to write. Work Christmas party, December holidays (Malaysia & Perth) and my NY Resolutions.
I’m not a believer in making New Year’s Resolutions but I guess in keeping in line with peer pressure, I shall have some resolutions but I refuse to call it NY Resolutions. 2009 was a year filled with all sorts of up and downs, lessons learned and things accomplished. I figured going and reflecting on the previous year would make a good platform to set some goals to achieve for the year 2010.
If you know me n real life, you know that I live by my diary and am ruled by my BlackBerry in terms of my scheduling. I have appointments written up in advance, I plan and make endless lists. I guess the lesson I learnt from 2009 is to let loose a bit more and not live in such a structured routine but to let my hair down and party a little. This month I turn 24, which is pretty much the last year I can say that I’m in my early 20s. Next year I’ll be in my mid 20s. Now that is just a sad, sad thing to say. But like the saying goes, time and tide waits for no man and I ain’t a man anyway. So I’m resolving to live life to the fullest and go out more this year. People to see, things to do.
Going on that note, I will be blogging more now. And with pictures in each post. I’ve let my blog go for a while and it feels strange not penning down my thoughts. I will be changing my layout to a sleeker design that I have yet to decide yet. One thing at a time. Next post will be the work Christmas party. However the photos might seem, there is a story behind it. I’ll leave that till the next post. But yes, I was seriously hammered, but I maintain that I didn’t pole dance. I merely posed with the pole an Jay happened to be there with the camera waiting to catch the action. Fine, here is the incriminating photo but you’ll just have to wait for the other photos
Yes, it was a bottle of Pure Blonde
Enough of that, moving right along. For now, the only other thing that I resolve to do is celebrate my birthday at the end of the month. If you have any ideas of what to do, please suggest something. Sorta tossing between going to the pub (not driving there) or having a picnic/sunset beach get together thing. Pick something to do. I guess most people are invited so if you know me and you’re in Perth, either call/e-mail/SMS/Twitter/MSN/FB me to get your invite
That’s all for now. Till next time!
Hello everyone!
Greetings from the land of good food and good shopping but scary driving!
I arrived safe and sound in Malaysia on Friday at 11.55am (20 mins earlier than scheduled even though we lifted of 15 mins later than scheduled). I must say, I am quite impressed with Air Asia’s flight. Its the first time I’ve sat in an Air Asia plane all the way from Perth to KL and it was pretty pleasant. Apart from the little kid sitting next to me who was elbowing me most of the way and the people that kept hitting my head while they walked past me. Small price to pay for such a cheap flight. The food that was served was pretty decent too. I opted for the nasi lemak on board, prepurchased so that I had 20% off the price and I must tell you its probably the best airplane food I’ve ever tasted in my life. And that is saying a lot since I’ve always flown MAS and this is my first time on board a budget airline.
I’ve spent nearly a week here already and time seems to have flown by so quick. Its really scary. I’ve eaten more than my share of food, and shopped (though I’d consider that very very conservative shopping.. Its strange even though things are dirt cheap here). I’ve been driven around by my dad (thanks dad! :)) and I must say, I don’t think I can ever drive here again. Roads are so congested and road rules practically don’t exist. People somehow follow an unwritten set of rules and somehow emerge fine, not counting that when accidents happen its usually fatal or really major crash.
I’ve got lots of things to blog about when I get back to Perth, but for now its time to spend the last 2 days with my family. I’ve got lots of TV to catch up on and lots more food to eat. So long for now, I’ll be back to Perth in 3 days!
It feels rather strange that I’m flying off in less than a week. In 6 days I’ll be in the sunny tropics of Malaysia. I’ve begun packing my bags to go back and so far I’m looking at less than half a suitcase full to bring back. I’m barely bringing clothes back just cause I want to buy stuff to bring back. Most of the things in my bag are for gifts to friends, family and neighbours. I’d put up pictures, but I’m trying as much as I can to clean my house first before doing anything else apart from packing.
I’ve got a rent inspection due the week I’m away and I’m wanting to keep the place looking spick and span so I’m in full cleaning mode. I guess I’ve lost my blogging mojo of late, but there are so many things on my to-do list that blogging keeps getting pushed lower and lower down my list each time. I promise I’ll blog more when I’m in Malaysia. With pictures as there is unlimited Internet there. Teehee.
When its too warm to go outside to meet up with friends or shop, I’ll be sitting at home blogging and taking pictures. I’m really looking forward to going back and eating. Be prepared for lots and lots of pictures of food!! I’m going to be maximising my camera and taking loads of pictures of everything and everyone. I’m expecting to be maxing out my memory card when I’m there too.
Note to self: Buy car charger for Nokia phone and Gorilla pod for camera.
November 18th, 2009
10:05 pm
General
Hello everybody! Yes, I do know I’ve been MIA for so long, nobody misses me anymore 
Yes, I have moved and survived the move. I’m in the midst of unpacking, yes I know I own a lot of junk and have been systematically getting rid of things so there is a big improvement. I’m going to be spending the rest of the month organising things and then packing to go back to Malaysia.
I’ve just put a bottle of blonde hair dye into my hair tonight. I know it won’t turn out blonde but I was aiming for light brown so we’ll see how it goes in sunlight tomorrow. I’m a bit zonked cause I’ve had a long day and driving back and forth to Rockingham (1 hour+ each way cause of the rain and traffic) and we went back there again just now for more clients. So if you hear me act like a bogan or talk like a bogan, you’ll know why.
Well, the update for today is that I managed to get soaking wet going to Rockingham, which is definitely my least favourite place in the world at the moment. I get out of the car and it decides to bucket down and there were huge puddles of water (I’m not joking, I’m talking like about 1 inch deep puddles) and I managed to get soaked. My pants were dripping wet from knees to foot, jacket was drenched and I was wearing a thin shirt. Not the best idea in that kind of weather. The weather is bloody weird, its supposed to be end of spring and it just buckets down! And it was freezing too. Walking around in wet clothes is probably the worst feeling. I guess I’ll definitely be packing lots of extra clothing in my car from now on.
Anyways, today is a pretty good day apart from that. I guess I found out things about myself that I have forgotten, like how I used to be a control freak and have finally given in to the fact that I can’t control every aspect of my life and to take things as they come along. I guess I’m finally coming to grips that I can’t control everything and things will just have to be the way it is and that I shouldn’t obsessing over my future and the way things in life work. Live and let live.
Me thinks I need a holiday. 16 days and I’m off!! Now, to find someone who is willing to drop me to the airport. Please?? Pretty pretty please?
If you have been following my Twitter, you’d know that I never exercise and I did gardening yesterday for about 4 hours and did my back in. I’m not a wuss, if you were wondering how simple pulling of weeds is able to do this to me. It took the 4 of us to dig up and rake the entire front lawn. And we’re still not finished.
After the extreme gardening, I cooked dinner. But standing at the stove proved too much for me after about 30 mins that I had to go lie down on the couch and stretch since my back was protesting. So I slapped on some Salon Pas pain relief patches and went to bed. At 6.30pm. Woke up at 7pm, just cause I wasn’t tired but was just in pain. Ended up watching a random show called Bridge to Terebithia which proved to be very touching and made me cry.
I woke up at 8am this morning, with the intention to go to church but couldn’t get out of bed cause I was in a lot of pain. Ended up rolling out of bed at 10am and stretching really painfully. I guess this goes to show that I do need to exercise I ended up packing some more stuff and gave up after a while cause the weather was too hot to do anything (sweltering 32 degrees today).
Also, if you have been following my Twitter (side bar to your right —>), you would know that I’m planning to live on AUD$300 a month next month. Of course this amount would exclude rent, phone bills, credit card bills etc but will include groceries, shopping, entertainment and misc expenses. All this is inspired by Huai Bin’s Project Miser. Plus the fact that I am moving house and expenses are going to go through the roof and I’ve been broke for the past 2 months as I was really really sick. I really need to reign in my expenses and see if I can live on that amount.
So that works out to $10 per day. I’ll try to post the progress here, but since I’ll be internetless for a while, I might just have to back date posts. I don’t have to pay for petrol or car maintenance, I think I can just pull it off. Though by my experience, I think I’ll need more than that. As a student, I managed to survive with $200 per month, but I don’t think I can go back to that anymore. Anyway, we’ll wait and see. I’ll be taking pictures of everything next weekend while we try and sqiush all my belongings I’ve accumulated over 7 years into a 1 bedroom unit. Wish me luck!
Yes, I am moving house. I guess its no secret but I haven’t been updating my blog in quite a while as I was busy procuring a place to rent as well as busy with work. Work has been slightly stressful but its working itself out.
On the work front I drove about 100km round trip to Rockingham today. I’ve hit 11 000km on my car already and I won’t be surprised if I hit 12 000km before the year is up. I need to get at least 15 000km by the end of the financial year which I don’t think would be a problem at this rate
I digress.
Anyways, I’m moving at the end of the month so I’m going to be downright busy from now till 31st when I move. Being the first time out of home, I think it’ll be quite a big change but I’m looking forward to it. My biggest worry is that I won’t have food to eat at home. Haha. I’ve got a birthday do to go to that night as well, so it’ll be a mighty interesting day.
I digress once again.
So, as I move out for the first time, striking it on my own I’m going to be burning a big hole in my wallet. Do you know how much it costs to move out?? I tell you even for the basics its gonna cost at least $1000 - $2000 depending how extravagant or how willing you are to live in a barely furnished place and eat baked beans out of a can on the floor. I’m really blessed to have relatives give me things that I need to move out, its going to save a lot but still costs quite a bit to establish yourself.
Since I haven’t made lists in a long long time, I thought what better way to celebrate my new apartment than to write myself a long list of things that I’m going to get for my apartment. Click the lil ‘x’ on the top right hand corner now if you don’t like reading about my mundane life. If you happen to want to get rid of any item on my list, please let me know so I can have it! I’ll be very very thankful
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Cooking utensils
- Plates, bowls & cutlery
- Tea towels & dish cloths
- Dish rack
- House cleaning chemicals. Actually I can buy these myself
- House cleaning utensils, which I can also buy myself
- Rubbish bins
- Pull out drawers for clothes from IKEA
- Shoe rack(s)/boxes/storage things
- Rug for bedroom (its going to be freezing cold
- Fan for summer cause its coming soon
- Kitchen & study tables
- Kitchen & patio chairs
- Sofa/lounge set (low priority since I can do without these for a while)
- TV
- Clothes airer & pegs
- Cup holder
- Can opener (the one thing I honestly forgot about)
I can’t think of anymore at the moment. Please leave a comment if you see that I’ve forgotten something Much appreciated! I won’t have internet for at least 2 weeks or there about, so will post pictures once I have things settled
As strange as that may sound, its true. Sometimes I wish I were a guys so I wouldn’t have so many ‘woman’ issues in that sense but then I realised that being a guys comes with its own set of ‘woman’ issues. Then again, I reckon a guy wouldn’t spend as much time worrying about what to wear for work each day and especially what to wear for a work function that requires dress up.
We had the 50’s Tombola Night at work on Thursday. Being the 50’s theme, we all had to come dressed up as some sort of 50’s character. I googled stuff and I had a picture of big skirts with white socks and black shoes. Think Grease the Movie and you get the idea.
So, dress up we did. I tell you, I think I’ve perfected my winged eyeliner although mind you it smudged through the night so not much success there. I put on make up that morning but had to touch it up towards the event but had the basics on. Forgot to take pictures of that, so forget that. I did however get some pictures of the outfits there were and the event itself.
Pictures below the cut
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