Rolled out of bed today, threw on a T-shirt and shorts and a bit of makeup, and waited for my photoshoot for an article in a women's magazine to raise awareness about autoimmune diseases and disability sports.
Little did I know it was to be the whole shebang, sent by Singapore Press Holdings. Makeup artist Damien Teo arrived with two big bags of makeup and accessories that every girl dreams of having. He seemed disappointed that I had my own makeup on when he arrived. He then proceeded to pile on the eyeshadow, eyeliner, curled my lashes, applied more mascara, blusher, lippie...
Hang on ...this was like 1030 in the morning, and I was looking like I was getting ready to go clubbing! He even took out the flat irons and curled my hair into a twist, to which I did apprehensively protest! But alas...I did not have much of a say in this, so I just played along.
The final photos turned out good, thanks to Calvin Tan, the photographer, though I must say a curly fringe is so not me...takes the edge out of my divenazi reputation! Thanks to Jocelyn Lok for arranging a smooth shoot, and helping to make me feel at ease with the camera.
You'll have to wait for the August issue of Simply Her to see the final pics!
Not been to the National Stadium in yonks, except for the recent meeting with the officials of the Singapore Disability Sports Council. Last time I was there was probably when I was under 10 yrs old, remember watching a football match with my dad. Anyways, this Saturday, we've been asked to take part in the march-past during the closing ceremony of the national stadium. Should be fun, if not for the fireworks and the party organised by Zouk after...
Was out for 14 hours today. Spent all day in the office acquiring Dilbert Syndrome, then I carried out what seemed like a marathon trek from Tan Tock Seng Hospital to Novena Square to meet Janice, Vikki and Ruth for dinner. Had to stop a few times along the way to catch my breath. Though I was walking at a snail's pace, the heart was racing like a Formula One engine. Can't believe how such a short distance was such hard work, but I suppose it was a good form of stamina training.
Finally, I've been waiting for Vikki and her mom Ruth to make a trip to sunny Singapore from Liverpool, England. Vikki's just finished her specialist orthodontic exams, so she is now officially, Dr Victoria Elton, BChD, MFDS RCS Eng, MOrth RCS Edin, MDentSci, MSc. Congrats Vikki! The 3 years have gone by so quickly!
Think I might have surprised them for not showing up in my wheelchair, but I most defiantly left that at home and plodded along with my granny sticks again. We ventured to Clarke Quay to have dinner and catch up by the river, I can't remember the name of the restaurant but it had loads of yummy fish on the menu!
Rolled out of bed today, threw on a T-shirt and shorts and a bit of makeup, and waited for my photoshoot for an article in a women's magazine to raise awareness about autoimmune diseases and disability sports.
