I know I have been neglecting this blog of mine. Actually I have several good news to share but being a "kiasu-Chinese", I was afraid to share it too early for fear of them being jinxed! Unfortunately, after the news is out as in time for celebration and all, I no longer have the mood to talk about it... and so I procrastinate which then led to an empty fly-infested blog. Sigh...

I am also thinking of changing my blog name. You see, prior to me getting married, "maemee" holds such meaningful memories of me growing up cos' that was how my grandfather calls me. But then now that I'm married, the name doesn't resonate as much with me than OngLai for instance.

It's like... I'm on this new chapter of my life as Mrs. Ong but my bookmark is still on my singlehood pages. A bit 'salah' parking like that. And so while I'm still in this limbo, this blog will likely be left to rot.

On a lighter note, Chinese New Year is just round the corner! As a matter of fact, this is my last working day prior to my CNY break! Yahoooooooooooooooooo!!! And so, GONG HEI FATT CHOY everyone!!! May 2011 be a fantabulous year for all with lots of wealth, health and happiness!!! GONG HEI GONG HEI!!! :-)

Yesterday I went back for my scheduled dentist visit. As usual, my dentist had to reschedule my earlier appointment cos' he supposedly had to attend a meeting! So anyway, as I had my dinner alone at the 'kopitiam' downstairs, I checked into F.o.u.r.S.q.u.a.r.e and was surprise to find a tip there that says: Be prepared to wait! Even if you come on time for your appointment, you'll have to wait! Honestly, that is so true-loh. What's the point of setting an appointment when each time we'll have to spend ages waiting? Like yesterday for instance. Appointment at 8pm but my turn came only after 45 minutes later!

So back to the visit. Nothing much la, he just removed the bottom rubber loops and changed both the top and bottom wires and told me that he's trying to close the gaps. So OK lor, what is there to say la right.

16-03-2008: $1,100 [Deposit, X-Rays, Photos & Moulding]
30-03-2008: $ 870 [Deposit & Upper Braces Fitting]
20-04-2008: $ 423 [Extraction & Medication]
18-05-2008: $ 325 [Wire Change]
17-08-2008: $ 325 [Bottom Braces Fitting]
14-09-2008: $ 764 [Extraction, Frenectomy & Medication]
25-10-2008: $ 385 [Wire Change & Scaling]
23-11-2008: $ 385 [Wire Change & Rubber Loops Change & Scaling]
24-12-2008: $ 325 [Wire Change & Rubber Loops Change]
24-01-2009: $ 325 [Wire Change & Rubber Loops Change]
21-02-2009: $ 325 [Wire Change & Rubber Loops Change]
28-02-2009: $ 714 [Loose Bracket, 2 Screws, 4 Springs and 4 Crisscrossed Wires]
21-03-2009: $ 325 [Springs & Crisscrossed Wires Adjustment]
30-04-2009: $ 325 [Loose Bracket, Wires Change]
30-05-2009: $ 325 [Loose Bracket, Mini Wires Removal, Thicker Crisscrossed Wires]
04-07-2009: $ 325 [Loose Bracket, Springs Adjustment, 8-Ring Rubber Loops]
01-08-2009: $ 275 [Springs Adjustment, Additional Crisscross Wires, Rubber Loops]
22-08-2009: F.O.C [Springs Adjustment, Additional Crisscross Wires, Rubber Loops]
07-09-2009: $ 510 [X-Ray, Braces Removal, Scaling]
08-09-2009: $ 70 [Solubles for Retainer x 4 boxes + Plastic Case for Retainer]
26-05-2010: F.O.C [Upper & Lower Braces Fitting + 2 x Bite Blocks]
23-06-2010: F.O.C [Loose Bracket + Wire Change for Lower Teeth]
03-08-2010: F.O.C [Removed Bite Blocks + Wire Change & Rubber Loops] 
14-12-2010: F.O.C [Top & Bottom Wire Change + Rubber Loops + New Clay Clump]
27-01-2011: F.O.C [Top & Bottom Wire Change + Removal of Rubber Loops]

This time round, I didn't even bother asking him how long more cos' his standard answer will be... 6 more months!!! Ptui!