I have been really confused since then about carrie's departure... I was randomly surfing the Class 95 website when I saw something amiss.. So i googled the topic, and got a shocking find as well as something more than expected...

From the New Paper 6 June 2007

It's over and out for them
Rod Monteiro, Carrie Chong and creative producer Don Richmond quit radio

DJ Carrie Chong and senior creative producer/musician Don Richmond, both from radio station 987, have left MediaCorp Radio.
And former Class 95 DJ Rod Monteiro's last day is 26 Jun.
The 40-year-old tendered his resignation in December and is serving his six months' notice.
During that period, he was removed from his weekday evening show which he co-hosted with Jean Danker and given weekend on-air duties on Gold 90.5.
There is talk that he may be joining Radio 91.3, but he insisted he 'hasn't signed anything yet'.
Although Rod acknowledged that his time at MediaCorp wasn't always 'hunky dory', he says he'll 'never leave radio'.
'It's my only source of income for the past 12 years, it's the only thing I know.
'But it will not been a silent hiatus, I'm planning something big,' he told The New Paper, but declined to reveal details.
He also denied that he quit because he couldn't get along professionally with Jean.

Meanwhile, Carrie, 30, chose not to renew her contract and left two weeks ago.
She had been with 987 for 10 years, three of which were on a part-time basis.
She said over the phone from Bangkok where she's currently holidaying that she 'left without a job'.
She insisted it was a 'personal decision' and that she was not unhappy with the company.
'I just felt it was time to move on to new challenges.
'Radio has been very good to me. I spent my best years in radio and I've done everything I set out to do. If I don't move on, I won't know what else I'd be good at out there.
'Right now, I'm taking an indefinite break and I'll see what comes my way.
'I want to get a diving certificate and learn Spanish or something, before the money in the bank runs out,' she joked.
Carrie added that she's 'open to anything' - except the media industry.
And no, she won't be joining the competition, even though she said she has had offers.
'My heart will always be with 987, so I don't see myself going anywhere else.'

Meanwhile, Don, 30, left a month ago after a three-year tenure - for 'selfish reasons'.
He said: 'My first love has always been doing music... I felt it was a good time to step out and start doing music again for myself and others.'
According to him, Bouncy Bouncy Smack Smack, the latest single from Don And Drew (the novelty singing duo comprising Don and Andrew Crothers), is 'doing well' on radio.
Don is also producing local rap group Bona Fide Vintage Flavour's album, due in August, and is also hoping to release his new solo album by year end.

WILL HE RETURN TO RADIO?
'I left on a good note. My father (Brian), brother (Mark) and girlfriend (Jean Danker) are all in radio, so I'm tied to it somehow. Never say never.'
In March, radio veteran Bernard Lim, 38, who was MediaCorp's general manager of English programming, also packed up after 15 years in the firm. He expressed pity about the recent exodus of 'bright talents'.
He said: 'It saddens me because it's as if everything's crumbling. Any radio station would be affected by such a big departure.'

By Jeanmarie Tan (06 June 2007)

Oohh, at least I've got my answer to carrie's sudden departure and what she's currently up to, and I found something else in return...Don Richmond from Don and Drew left radio too? AND ROD MONTEIRO?? I liked his radio show... Wow! What's happening??? =(

P.S: REPLY TO TAGS!

Azhar: Hey azhar! Life's been great, especially the holidays... Its been
one of the most soughted after holidays I've been waiting for,
cause seriously, I think the JC life was super stressful. Now, im
enjoying life, studying at my own time and pace which is great
whilst doing things I enjoy like listening to the radio or relax...
Hmm, it'll all end in one week, i'll miss it all.. Its back to the
hectic school life and council term... AZHAR! u've got to share
with me tips on NS life and how to survive it too.. I've been hearing
tons of horror stories regarding it and I'm cringing just awaiting
my turn! :P

Nadia: YUP IM SUPER SAD TOO! I miss carrie chong! hahaa.. She's
been such a role model to me and seeing her go is hard,but hey
at least I now know why she left radio thanks to the article above.
I'm happy for her nonetheless... :) dont worry, Im not cheating on
you! =

Fira:Haha the holidays have enabled me to listen to the radio more often,
but not her voice any longer sadly... yea i'm missing her voice and
on-air presence as I type this... Its just not the same!! haha...

Khai: THANKS! U're linked too! hahaha.... nice blog u got there..

Hanlim: YES! Weini, i knew her since secondary school days...
My council partner and classmate, we've been tru lots together
eh weini?? :) And i LOVE carrie too.. gosh its like the third time
Im saying this... hehe... btw u did well for a starter, u rocked,
possibly the best out of the four of us i think... GREAT JOB!

Irna: No problem irna! I prefer man to fatima :) HOPE U HAD A
WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY! :)

Nawa: Hey nawariah! yea its been a long time, but we're still in contact
tru our blogs! no problem, i'll be there for you and give u advice
whenever u need help.. after all, all of us are not perfect.. even I
need help too sometimes, and I do agree with whatever u said on
your blog.. :) and GREAT that u like this blogskin... hehe! its nice
isnt it? i dont wanna change it though its been here for quite some
time! U take care too, and yea i'll need all the luck i can get to
score well for my exams... HAHA! see u soon!

weini: WEINI!!!! hahaha... yea ive been listening thanks to the holidays
and the prize was simply to hard to resist... U LISTEN IN TOO! i
know u have the potential to win em all too :)

safiyah: hey safiyah! its been ages since we last saw each other... hehe..
really? I suit ISFJ?? aww, such nice words.. thanks a million saf!
And anyways, yea i did go wakeboarding and it was fun! initially
it was tough, but as u get the hang of it, it becomes easy. it'll all
simply balancing :)

Inessa: YES I DID INESSA! hahaha... sadly no pictures to prove it, cause
none of us brought cameras onto the boat for the fear of it
spoiling... u have gotta believe me.. HAHA! :)

Hidayah: hello hidayah! haha... its pretty much a way for me to learn new
stuff, thats why I picked it up.. it was part of my school's PE
enrichment... but yea i did enjoy myself.. :) and the phone was
totally unexpected.. haha! but thanks anyway.. hope u enjoyed
yr holidays too... Good luck for ur upcoming exams! :)

Syazwani: Hey! hmm, wah its really hard to meet now since all of us are
so busy and all... perhaps after the mid years? u wanna meet
at a common time after school at say, the bus interchange or
so? haha... no worries, can do that whenever we're free.. dont
wanna stress u up too much !