Decided that for a new year, a fresh start is absolutely necessary for my laptop. In face I was quite convinced that everything will run better on a clean install of XP Pro and WoW. Unfortunately I’ve underestimated how shitty Windows can be when it comes to updating itself and now I have network connection problems (I will be connected for about 10 minutes then it dies for no apparent reason, then it won’t renew the IP address when I hit ‘repair’), shutdown problems (hangs on ‘Windows is shutting down’ screen, I’ve had to hard reset a few time.. ouch!) and startup is painfully slow. Also, the firewall is being a bitch when I was downloading the 131MB WoW patch for the fresh install, and is now having a nice showdown with Norton. I have also lost all my Outlook accounts and address book (I thankfully remembered backing up the emails itself) and a large chuck of my sense of humour. Also, someone please remind me how slow Norton can make your system run, even if it is decently specced to run WoW? :P

Before I forget, Merry Christmas, everyone!

I’m still in the office trying to rush off some work before I head home to turkey and screaming kids. I love this time of the year!

Some pictures from the launch last night at Bond. Big ups to the team for a great night!

Local female celebs at the OK! Launch

Catching up with Diana, fresh off the plane with a broken fingernail.. yeowch!

The boys - Jason, Nik, Allan (Mr. Hensum Ah Beng Hong Kong Actor), Mark’s friend, Mark & Jeff

Mark & Steph

Nik & Steph

One half of superduo Munmat - Muna & Andrea

Two-thirds of the Catcha design team - Li Mei, Azlene, Davis & Steph

Editors Deviga & April

Steph & Lynn

Choy, Steph & May [btw the twins have a calendar out for 2006, please pick up a copy at your local newsstands.. its for charity!]

Ex-school mates Steph, Diana & Irene.. reunited! After forever! Tiff as well but she doesn’t want her picture posted :P

Alan.. my absolute favourite teddy bear.. ever!!