400th post. =)

hello people, so i know i haven't been updating for a while. i just didn't realise how long the while was until i saw the link tab in Jie-en's blog. anyway. =).

CHINESE NEW YR!!

what i love about chinese new year?

the food of course. =)

the family/company

the fireworks? hehe. =p, yes i noe its erm... not allowed. haha

and the angpaus. but i got no picture for those. =)

on another note, life is pretty much bla bla. =)

ok i gotta do work now, update soon la i think. =) don't miss me too much, if you do, msn me or sms me. =)

oh yeah, pictures courtesy of Joanna photography, too lazy to edit them, so they are all original, not photoshopped. hehe

and and, im doing well in my studies. im quite pleased with the results from my quizzes, but i will work harder to get better results. =)

xoxo

joanna

P/S if only u knew how i feel, when i see your name flash on my phone because of an sms or a call. =)

depression.

it seems i am depressed. lmao. cause my IS study for ESL is about antidepressants and depression, while i was doing research, i stumbled upon these few fun facts.

symptoms of depression
-Sadness or hopelessness
-Irritability, anger, or hostility
-Tearfulness or frequent crying
-Withdrawal from friends and family
-Loss of interest in activities
-Changes in eating and sleeping habits
-Restlessness and agitation
-Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
-Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
-Fatigue or lack of energy
-Difficulty concentrating
-Thoughts of death or suicide

see, i have everything cept the last fun fact. LMAO.

how to deal with depressed people.
- offer support
- be gentle but persistent
- listen without lecturing
- validate feelings.

so harh, must follow it lo when dealing with me. haha. =)

xoxo
joanna