Sunday, December 30, 2007

Embracing 2008

Completed 4km just now.
Refreshed!!
I should tune in.Tmr will be a long day!catching the sneak preview of Alien vs Predator with the night safari familyafter work.It'll be fun.
Embracing 2008 =)

+My dear Lisa,i'm anticipating the day you'll give birth!+

Friday, December 28, 2007

ThankfuL 2007

Before i am able to greet 2008,let me just make some dedications to the people that made me feel thankful for 2007 =)

> Fishing Cat Trail

Haha..i never even expected to be posted to this section.Theres new things to be learnt every single day.Haha..i know i can be such a stubborn monkey at times but thank you for teaching and guiding me till now,though i've done so many mistakes.You guys taught me alot right from the basic of animal care-taking to animal restraint.Thank you for making me independant,wiser and sharing with me all your share of stories.The animals are LOve!i promise to work hard ;)
> Leopard Trail
+Missing:Halim,Razak,Joe,Janice,Marcus+
I think our relationship started in a very funny and warm way.Though i was here for less than 2 weeks,i felt the strong bonds!You guys are so funny yet very professional in your work.Thank you for the friendship!Thank you for your advices,jokes,pranks and not to forget your knowledge of the animals.We are one family!haha..i can never find any other siblings like you guys!Good luck!
> Singapore Zoo
+My (really) early days at the zoo+
This is the place where my whole animal journey started.During my early days at the zoo,i was like a little child,so excited and jumping here and there.I started as an SPH Conservation Ambassador.Coming down every saturday and public holidays to do my duty.

> Fragile Forest
My 1 year of volunteering here was simple memorable and awesome.I learnt so much from you guys!Here is where i really get to see and experience behind the scenes of working with animals.It doesnt just take passion for animals but a whole lot more!I can never thank you guys enough for every single thing!I know i'm not so 'ON' as last time as i have work at night safari and school now,BUT!i'm really thankful that we're still able to keep in touch.I'll drop by when i can.Meanwhile,do take care and have a blessed year ahead!

> Marie&Yanti
Marie,though i still bump onto you at work,i do miss those times when i worked together with you.Haha..you're the first keeper that i've worked with!You've taught me alot and i can never say thank you enough.I'm glad that your doing good and (finally) putting on weight!muahahaha..thanks for everything!you've been an inspiration!

Yanti,i always wished that we should have met long long time ago!haha..i still remembered all your shows.though our friendship was very short,i still think that you're such a nice person!wherever you are and whatever you're doing now,i'm here to wish you the best!!

> Friends
To every single person,thank you for being my pillars of strength.Each of you have a way of making me feel inspired to soar in one way or another!Friends till the end!
> Family
Mum,dad,brother..thank you for slowly accepting my interest in my animals!i know i can be such a pain but i always know that at the end of the day,i can let out everything and you will still accept me for who i am!Please come to the zoo or night safari,one day..it'll change your heart =)









































Thursday, December 27, 2007

Random Rants =p

THE LETTER 'A'
What is your Age?- seVenteeN
What Annoys you?- particularly when i do things without thinking
THE LETTER 'B'
Do you live in a Big house?- its pretty big enough for me to run around with my cats!
When is your Birthday?- Four MaRch
Who is your Best friend?- Mummy =)
THE LETTER 'C'
What's your favorite Chocolate?- All kinds!
When was the last time you Cried?- umm..guess it was a few weeks back.
THE LETTER 'D'
Do you Daydream?- haha..at times
What Day of the week is it?- ThursDay
THE LETTER 'E'
Have you ever been in the Emergencyroom?- NoPe
Did you had a crush dat starts w/letterE?- NoPe
THE LETTER 'F'
Favorite Flower?- SunFlower!
THE LETTER 'G'
Do you chew Gum?- haha..cant recall when was the last time
Are you a Giver or a taker?- I tend to give more than i take
THE LETTER 'H'
What's your Height?- 166cm
What color is your Hair?- BlacK
THE LETTER 'I'
What's your favorite Ice cream?- actually no preferences but chocolate is nice =)
Have you ever Ice skated?- yesh..
Do you play an Instrument?- guitar..but i barely made it
THE LETTER 'J'
What's your favorite Jelly bean?- miX!
Have you ever heard a really hilariousJoke?- almost everyday!i'm surrounded by funny people!
Do you wear Jewelry?- i just wear ear-studs.i dont quite fancy jewelry.haha..
THE LETTER 'K'
Who do you want to Kill?- nah..
Do you want Kids?- =]
Where did you have Kindergarten?- Clementi!
THE LETTER 'L'
Are you laid back?- sometimes cause i'm born with an itchy butt!
THE LETTER 'M'
Whats your favorite Movie?- wow alot..
Do you still watch disney Movies?- havent had the time to..
Do you like Mangoes?- its my all time favourite!=9
THE LETTER 'N'
Do you have a Nickname?- lets see..sab/ina/rina/na/sabby/substitute/submarine..
Whats your favorite Number?- 13
Do you prefer Night or day?- DaY!
THE LETTER 'O'
Whats your One aim?- Lifespent with my animals!
THE LETTER 'P'
What one fear are you most Paranoidabout? - losing myself..
What's a Personality trait you lookfor in the opposite sex you like?- gOOd heart
THE LETTER 'Q'
Are you Quick to judge people?- i think humans have tat tendency to..but i seldom try not to judge people so quickly =)
THE LETTER 'R'
Do you watch Reality tv?- hehe..i used to watch FearFactor!
THE LETTER 'S'
Do you prefer sun or rain?- sUn
Do you like Snow?- never felt it before but yeah i loike!
Season ?- living in singapore,i dont have a ChOice ;)
THE LETTER 'T'
What Time is it?- 10.35pm
What time did you wake up?.- ard 6plus in the mOrning
THE LETTER 'V'
Whats the worst veggie?- hmmm...
Where do you want to go on Vacation?- currently?hmm..bali?
THE LETTER 'W'
What's your Worst habit?- eating chocolates early in the morning =p
THE LETTER 'X'
Have you ever had an X-ray?- YuP!
THE LETTER 'Y'
Do you like the color Yellow?- i'm cool with it.
What Year were you born in?- 1990
Wat do you Yearn for?- Simple joy,love,peace
THE LETTER 'Z'
Whats your Zodiac sign?- PieCes
Do you believe in the zodiac?- at times..haha

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

My first enrichment

I did my very first enrichment yesterday!
Actually it wasnt planned at all.
I was preparing food for the bats in the aviary when i realised that theres alot of starfruits.
Thinking that it was christmas,a special occasion,i thought of 'decorating' the aviary using the fruits!
I sliced the starfruits into many many pieces.
Then i slid them through a string together with some bananas.
(muahahaha!xiuting thought that it looked like a hawaii necklace!)

And finally i hung the enrichment!
Tadah!

I know its pretty 'alien' looking but hey!its an original idea!
The bats were checking the enrichment and soon enough they ate some of the fruits from the enrichment.
Mulyadi happen to stay behind and look at my enrichment.Got some advices from him.Thank you many many!hehe..and not to forget xiuting who turned out to be very supportive =p
Xiuting and I checked our work roster and realised that yesterday was the last time we'll see each other for this 2007.
So,we talked crap and joke non-stop the whole night!knowing that nobody can talk non-stop like us!muahahahahaha!
I stayed behind after work,partly because:
-No one's at home
-Accompany xiuting (she was doing day/night shift..hehe)
-To see how successful my enrichment would be

Sat on Dino's buggy after that as he did the night token feeding.Laughed alot!I laughed so hard till i teared!muahahahaha!
Well,thats it for now.Rawwrrrr!




Sunday, December 23, 2007

Visit to the Zoo

Its been very long since i drop by to the zoo.
I've been keeping in touch with the people at Fragile Forest and its really nice to hear how the animals are doing.BUT!best is to come and meet my animals face to face =)

Haha..i cant tell you how much i miss all my animals!
It also brought back so much memories of my early days at the zoo.
How time flies..but i feel blessed to have been exposed to the animals and people at the zoo and of course now with Night Safari =)
I picture everything like my stepping stones.
There were many road junctions and i had to choose the best crossing to take.
I took no short-cuts for i dared myself to take up whatever challenge i will be put into.

Now,i'm still learning each day,doing the best that i can!















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Today is also Peiyun's last day at the zoo.
Heys buddy!i respect your decision and i wish you all the very best!
I'll miss you alot!Stay strong and passionate.
You've worked hard and i'm glad that you're doing something that you like! =)















Saturday, December 22, 2007

PISCES - The Partner for Life

Random..

Caring and kind. Smart. Center of attention. High appeal. Has the last word. Good to find, hard to keep. Passionate, wonderful lovers. Fun to be around. Too trusting at times and gets hurt easily. Lover of animals. Very caring, make wonderful nurses or doctors. They always try to do the right thing sometimes get the short end of the stick. They sometimes get used by others and hurt because of their trusting. Extremely weird but in a good way. Good Sense of Humor!!! Thoughtful. Always gets what he or she wants. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. Good friend to other but need to be choosy on who they allow their friends to be.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Little discoveries

I've been down with this really horrible fever since tuesday.
It was so painful that i teared.
My head was spinning but i forced myself to complete my last 2 basketball match.
Plus nobody's at home.Booo..
Well,i'm better now!went for a run this morning and felt better =)

The last few weeks were crazy.
I suddenly find myself immersed in alot of thinking.
Not sure if this is called-growth though.
But i find myself happy,frustrated,agitated,excited and the list goes on..
haha..i dont understand whats going on.
Show me the light!hehe..

But i tell myself..lets just enjoy the simple joy of life and live it to the fullest=)

Anyways,i finally spotted the grandis tortoise in the aviary!
I was like so happy when i spotted it.wahahaha..cause its pretty hard to spot them.
Little spotting like this make me SMILE!hehe..


Witnessed some interesting observations of the fishing cats.
AGGRESSIVE behaviour!
I keep wondering when will be the day when i can carry and cuddle my fishing cats..
muahahahaha..

Okays!i have a confession to make!i talk to myself when doing food preparation.
I like to experiment myself with the choices of fruits for the binturongs and the bats.
I like to give starfruits to my binturongs!i have no idea why but it just looks nice =p



I was releasing the water pool for the mugger crocodile when my attention turned towards the rhino!Haha..she was slowly approaching me while i slowly took a few snapshot of it.
I find her behaviour really interesting and yes!she is huge and beautiful!=D

2008 is coming....






Monday, December 10, 2007

Dont forget to SMILE!

I ran 4km in the morning.
I ran 4km again just now..
muahahahahaha!i cant help it.
You know those days when you simply just cant sit still and you feel like doing something good/healthy/fulfilling/....
Perhaps,this is just a post-examination syndrome ;p

I like to run..preferably by myself.
Listening to my favourite music,breathing in the fresh air (i mean it aint that fresh all the time though)..the wind brushing through my face.Ah!Perfect!
Then,i'll feel refresh the next day!Ready for new challenges!wooohooooo!

Back at work,i cant hold my excitement any longer.
Lisa,our binturong is giving birth anytime from now!
I simply adore my animals and moments like these are what i'd usually say-simple joy.

+This happen to be on one of the walls in school..i find it rather cute though.Theres a saying, dont frown,you never know who's falling in love with your smile!+
Olrites,gotta go!have work tmr!=D

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Exams are over!

Its been raining crazily!
It gets so cold that i kept drinking hot milo at work!muahahahaha..
Anyways,my exams are over!
I dont have to rush from work to school..for now,at least.hehehe...

Yea!I'll be working in section4 for 2 days!
Its been ages since i worked there.
The Giraffes,Leopards,Sugar Gliders,Oryxs,Zebras,Golden cat,Clouded leopard (the list goes on)..and of course!the people!
Haha..my journey in leopards trail wasnt a complete one.Before i knew it,i was transfered to fishing cat trail.But!things happen for a reason.
It gives me the opportunity to expose myself to many animals =)



+Drew this during my lecture..hehe+

+Balu!+
+my Big cat+

We did enrichment for our fishing cats and otters!
It was very interesting ;)
I'll be staying back somewhere next week to see how the people do the night shift,this time round in fishing cat trail.
Hehe..the last time i stayed behind was in leopards trail.
Super cool!
+Good morning!+



I'm adopting 2 more cats!
Haha..i'm the kind who needs cats in my life.especially FAT ones.muahahaha!
Now my cat will have friends to play with while i'm away from home!



Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Keepers Night 2007

Keepers Night was extremely crazy!
Thanks to too-many-to-mention,i got sabo-ed 2 times consecutively.

First game was putting rafia strings from your top shirt to bottom pants and connect to the next person..aiyoh!i'm the only girl eh..
Second game,was some sort of a Fear Factor challenge..the challenge was to eat mealworms,crickets and 2cups of i-dont-know-what!again..i'm the only girl eh!
Ah!!!Revenge!Revenge!Revenge!muahahahaha...

It was the first time that i see the zoo and night safari people come together.
It was like a big family reunion!
There were alot of laughters and crazy people.
well,cool experience for me.
will post the pictures taken soon!

Woke up early this morning for training.
TIRED!hehehe..
But i felt refresh after doing the runs.
Okays!i need some sleep!

Saturday, December 1, 2007

For their rights

Happy Birthday Jaya!!
Had a great morning breakfast with ya.Ate hot roti prata with ice milo then sugar cane juice..wakakakaka!i had a bad stomache but i still enjoyed myself.Have a colourful day and all the very very best!Rock OnZZ!

*With Bobby!*
Upon seeing them, a smile lights up my face.
They have endearing qualities we should embrace.
Their ecological footprint is hardly a tracein comparison to that of the human race.
For their rights, a mounting movement makes a case.
They have eyes and a face akin to you and me.
Animals feel and breathe, they hear and they see.
They too want to know life's sweet ecstasy.
Our heart and soul knows they deserve to be free.
Truth compels us to help make it come to be.
They are not commodities for human use.
They were not put here for exploitive abuse.
Their lives have been shockingly put to misuse.
Our oppression of them has no just excuse.
Set the innocent captive animals loose.
Animal abuse lives on every distant shore;all kinds of horror that our souls would deplore.
We treat these love objects and friends to adorelike enemies; on which we have declared a war.
For their rights, a world's heroes will rise to the fore.






Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Unexpected goodbye

It pains me so much at my dear Mata's departure.Today was the very first time that i experience such a feeling.My friendship with Mata was no less than 2 weeks but it was trully a memorable one.Today was the first time that i teared for an animal that i barely know but had some sort of a magical connection with.When i see her took her last breadth,i went completely numb.For a second,the journey back from the lab to FCT seem so long.

Whats left are only memories.Her playful and curious nature.Her pretty eyes.Every animal is different and the memories that we have of them will keep them alive.I was hoping for a miracle as i cycled to and fro to the lab to check on her.

My dear Mata,your exit was an unexpected one.I treasure every single second with you.Rest well.Now whats left are only memories...











Monday, November 26, 2007

Crazy week

+Morning view at Fishing Cat Trail..i loike!+

Its been a crazy week..well at least i've survived it!School is fine,just that i can feel the stress building up.I'm starting to do notes to prepare for my exams.Knowing how long i can take to do notes on just one lecture,i better start early.hehe..

Theres alot of independent learning required at work.Alot of initiative and confidence needed too!haha..of course at times,i do feel frustrated when i cant seem to be delivering my best.well,one step at a time!Its a huge transition i must say,1year ago i was a volunteer,following and doing as told,sometimes without knowing why.But now,its completely different,greater responsibilities and alot alot of thinking and decision-making.Haha!sometimes i have to really pause and talk to myself!muahahaha!But behind all these adaptation,lies a beautiful experience-observing my animals.

Lisa,our binturong might be giving birth anytime!never seen a baby binturong before.extreme excitement manz!hehe..i'm most excited for Bobby to come home!the vet did an x-ray on him and they say he looks good!*jump for joy*..Bobby is LOVe!hehehe..

+Mata having her beauty sleep!+
Our new pangolin,Mata is adapting well.Yesterday when i entered her den,she headed straight towards me and climbed up my leg.Not to forget that pangolins grip are super strong and tight,i had a pretty hard time getting her back to her nest-box.haha..


+A very rare capture of Frodo!+
Frodo had his hoove trimmed yesterday.It was the first time that i touched him,well he was sedated of course!haha..the last time i called him,he banged his horn against the fence.I find him really funny,the way he's so protective over his girls.Sometimes when he's not happy,he'll sneeze!really!
Simple joy-thats what i call it.I've been down with flu and fever.woke up this morning and i sound no less like mickey mouse!bwhahahahaha..