Stripes before bedtime

scatterbrain

2007-04-12T01:54:00.000+10:00

i blocked myself out of my SIM card, the mother of all stupidity.

revisiting the old ones

2007-03-27T04:02:00.001+10:00

Tonight i revisited the past.

I had forgotten just how much music fed me. Its easy to forget in this hectic and priority-cladden city-fied living.

So tonight, sunk deep in relaxation and oblivion, i revisit the likes of Lisa Loeb, Texas, Joni Mitchell, Butterfly Boucher, Fiona Apple, John Mayer. People i have not touched in ages. 3 hours (and counting) of nothing but coursing through the old tunes. It's too real, how people say, music brings us back through time, to a certain feeling, a certain era. Not unlike how the scent of a whiff of perfume could escalate or warp our thoughts to one single person.

Ah Lisa Loeb, how could i forget.

and tonight, just tonight, letting the nodes and troughs of newies Feist, Muse and Jens Lekman, tease my ears.

Feels like its time to whip out good ol' Chippy, the trustee acoustic guitar.

the little things we grasp tightly

2007-03-06T04:07:00.000+11:00

Am dreading Friday

Sleepy dwarf

2007-01-09T00:35:00.000+11:00

Once upon a time there were 7 dwarfs named Nosey, Grumpy, Sleepy etc (my memory fails me..). I am currently, well, Sleepy.

After the fulfilling new year break festivities of cuz T's wedding and the 60-manned family retreat, im just incredibly exhausted, probably from the lack of sleep each night. And now that long houred classes have started again, my body and mind are crying for help! I just fell asleep on the couch reading.

Man. Im so unfit.

Its been good to see two friends back from Melbourne too. JW and his good-lookin new gf, and dear funny P.

Teh tarik oblivion

2006-12-29T00:18:00.000+11:00

Segamat was, some of you may know, on the front page of Star two days in a row for its floods, but today, the Taiwan quake hit the headlines. Its not a good thing really for it just means another disaster in a neverending chain of catastrophes and unrest around the globe, but it does send some relief because it means the bad flood hits are officially over.

Its been one week since the waters rose. I thought itd be nice to blog about the hoo-hah. It is after all, something worth remembering and being nostalgic one day. Yeah people think yada yada its just a flood. I used to think so too, and went around in Dad's jeep checking out floods in Sgt when we were younger.

Until it hits your home.

The flood this time was nothing ever experienced before in the town of Sgt. Waters raised to almost second levels of most homes, and well it is safe to say the real 'kampung' areas were completely submerged.

For my home, the water was 2 feet. With us kids being in KL when it all happened, Mom told us detailed stories of what happened later on. The whole drama started with Mom waking up at 1am and peeking out the window and seeing a vast of 'teh tarik' sea. The first thing she thought of was Pepper the dog. She woke dad up whilst trotting down to rescue pepper. She found the mutt perched on the steps of the front door, with her legs already starting to get submerged. So the next few hours followed with plenty of hoisting and jostling and pushing to bring the furniture up to the 2nd split level of the dining area. J and her family who happened to be staying over for the nite, were the best assistants, according to Mom!

While all this was happening Mom and Dad did not notify us. We spent a good half of the morning trying to reach them, and starting to panic when they were uncontactable. I finally managed to ring J's dad's HP. But that didnt quell the fear and worry lurking in my heart over my parents being stuck from the dining area onwards without the phone line, electricity or water supply. Throughout the day and the next day continuing, i was filled with worry. Sis was practically delirious at work calling everyone up to find out what was going on. And we still could not get back to Sgt and make sure my parents were taken care of, especially stubborn old Dad who thinks he's invincible at 63.

Screw the car, furniture or all the material fancies. I just wanted my parents, and everyone else in Sgt, safe.

Lo and behold, the water dwindled off and we headed back to be rejoined with my parents. Although Sgt initially looked like a battle field with the broken roads and rubbish strewn, the worst is over and life continues.

Its sad really. Many people had huge losses and i feel 'em.

The end result for my home? The kois swam off (how nice for them), the dog almost drowned, the cars were soaked! And sadly, the precious olden day photographs of my ancestors were half washed off and unintelligible.

But hey, im just glad Parents are safe. Thats worth popping the cork for i say!

And there are lessons to be learnt from all this hoo-hah. Life is precious, for one. And family is irreplacable. And in times of adversity, everyone unites and color, status and religion dont matter (well at least it didnt matter to us - unfortunately it still mattered to some fools). But mostly, you realise who your true friends are. the ones who really cared.

And finally, folks, always choose a home as high as possible!!

post-foodal bliss

2006-12-19T02:54:00.000+11:00

After a hibernation somewhat from zits, a swollen eye and a couple of chucks (puke), the weekend blossomed nicely into an enjoyable affair with the regular romps with the usual suspects.

But this weekend had added warmth to it coz i saw my dear Mich whom i hadnt seen since melb. How ive missed her, the babes and our melbourne latenite Maccas romps. I will next see this woman in Kiasuland where she resides, or even better (big hint), when she comes to Cockroachland again.

G's bash @ Saisaki

...and then there was Gladys' much awaited Jap buffet @ Saisaki with the birthday devil herself (G), Jadey, Josh,KJ,Vin and Tze. Lots of face stuffing n hyena laughter ensued. Happy bday, G you sweet girl.

the girls, sans the dudes. sorry guys, u just arent cam-whoric enough =P

Saisaki has a large array of Jap cuisine and food is so-so, but ive been told Jogoya has an even wider selection with fresher goods, albeit at twice the price. Its run by a Taiwanese dude though, so a little apprehension lurks. Well, time to find out eh. Next stop!

Sometimes, i really miss the food-whoring with B. There is, i think, no better accomplice, but i guess im biased.

The irony

2006-12-15T04:21:00.000+11:00

Haha. Here's something worth laughing about.

A few days ago, H, who does the CLP like me, had her bag stolen (NO, this is not the funny bit). The thief crashed her boyfriend's car window and grabbed the bag from off the carfloor.

She's got to count her lucky stars though, for she had already taken out her purse and cellphone from the bag. But there was one other thing in the bag, which the thief had carried off with.

Her Criminal Procedure Code.

Poor thief. No loot, plenty of judgement call!

Excuse me, Sir.

2006-12-11T21:19:00.000+11:00

Why would anyone refuse to ask for directions when he is lost? Beats me. I get lost, i ask for directions. Correction: i ask for directions before i even attempt to look for the place. What a people leeching slug (but thats besides the point)

So not wanting to ask for directions has got to be an ego thing. Or a personal competition to see how clever one is.

I asked. 'A test of self-sufficiency', he replied.

Brother, no man's an island. You cant take over the world solo. You need a gigantum army and tons of kickass gunpowder (translation: feisty good friends). Everyone does. And you may hate to admit this, but you do, too.

:)

Pinot Noir

2006-12-08T20:55:00.000+11:00

When you're on house arrest on a Thursday afternoon due to a huge honking zit on your cheek and theres nothing good to watch on telly, not even astro re-runs, you frolic through bro's dvd collection, pick a provoking title and get comfortable.

My choice, Sideways.
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Sandra Oh

The storyline - two blokes headed for a road trip to celebrate the ill-fate of one-half of the duo. Marriage. A last chance at freedom and sex. Jack, the out there smooth talker who gets the women. Miles, the refined subdued pinot-noir loving divorcee stuck in his own shell.

The movie speaks of real themes. Friendship. Wine. Lies. Forgiveness. And an excellent script.

There was one part which struck me. When the sweet Maya asked Miles of his love with pinot noir and pinot noir alone.

Uh, I don't know, I don't know. Um, it's a hard grape to grow, as you know. Right? It's uh, it's thin-skinned, temperamental, ripens early. It's, you know, it's not a survivor like Cabernet, which can just grow anywhere and uh, thrive even when it's neglected. No, Pinot needs constant care and attention. You know? And in fact it can only grow in these really specific, little, tucked away corners of the world. And, and only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time to understand Pinot's potential can then coax it into its fullest expression. Then, I mean, oh its flavors, they're just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and... ancient on the planet.

It really, was an expression of who Miles gathered himself to be. His role and presence in the world, his silent potential, silent beauty. that only those privileged few could see, understand and enjoy it.

His speech on pinot noir triggered what a friend had once said.

'The world is divided into the Observers and The Observed'.

Miles falling into the former.

I dont know. i thought his description of Pinot Noir was beautiful. But, to be brutally honest, reflected into the world of human relationships, its bull. Its repression. Miles was, repressed, and was justifying it.

How quaint.

2006-12-04T01:53:00.000+11:00

The week came. The week went. So much happened, and none had to do with CLP.

I grazed shoulders (and waists) with the ever uber hot, ever grinning Bernard Chandran at the Msian International Fashion Week. Chandran's labelled the 'Prince of Fashion' of Malaysia, and who could deny him that title, with that striking Chindian goodlooks? And they had the good sense to plaster his face as ambassador of i-Zen apartments, smack at the junction of zooming vehicles in Sri Hartamas, in the center of the buzz of many a female drivers..

Strictly a non-sucker for photographic tendencies with famous faces, lo and behold, reason completely overtook me when i saw Chandran in the flesh. I could not resist when it came to this work passionate, well-suited joe.

And then there was that long put off trip to Amcorp Mall's flea market. My friend J visits this particular lady with leather bags and J always rocks up to class with the loveliest brown ones from the market. This time the leather bag lady had no leather bags for me. Darn.

Since we were already there, we spent some time peering at other goods, but they were erring slightly on the dangy and old side. Afterall, it was an antique and exotic collectors item flea market. Most were second-hand goods of antique jewellery, rock rings, collectors Coke cans and comics. One thing that stood out to me was the hugee record collections. Impressive. True appreciaters of good jazzy oldie music on the ever reliable vinyl record should take a look. The market runs on Sat and Suns from 10am-6pm.

The market is not a place i would visit again, but it definitely was a refreshing and interesting change from browsing the regular haunts of Mango or Zara. A couple of hours later, we rocked home with a small loot - a Billy Joel CD for RM15 and Wally Lamb's 'i know this much is true', for RM8 . a bargain!

My favourite n constant amuser, returns
On another light note, A's back in KL for good. I dont believe it! After one whole year of not seeing each other, we did catching up over pork ball noodles in OUG, which A had been raving about. Whilst stuffing our faces, amidst reminiscing over the antics in Melbourne and the last time we saw each other (right before bidding farewell at the airport), my tummy started to rumble somewhat. I had little inkling of what was to entail that night - a full blown diarhorrea affair. It sure is good to have him back again... pun intended.

Lesson(s) of the day:

friends which fit like old jumpers are gems themselves and those who adored you even when you looked less decent, well, priceless.
Delicious food always comes at a price. Mummy was right.

KL fashionweek

2006-11-17T18:23:00.000+11:00

KL Fashionweek. I love all things beautiful, fashion is no exception.
With couture, life is never prettier.
So, Tuesday saw me, G and J headed to Times Square for the Zang Toi runway show.

I remember strolling into the Zang Toi shop in Sungei Wang say 3 years ago, and walking out not too impressed.
This time, the runway show enthralled me with the atmosphere, the stage, the struts. But still, the collection left me short of awe. I guess the whole batik/kebaya touch + brown velvet theme did not agree with my taste

Yet, looking at ZangToi's runway shows and New York collections bewilder me. They are nothing like his collections found in Malaysia. I have to say, kudos to his NY designs, they possess the krunch. Just take a look:

A show i would have loved to attend (but did not): Melinda Looi haute couture . Couture basically means high fashion, fashion with a twist of theatre. Not the run of the mill day to day wear. Gorgeous

Melinda Looi couture

Another solid guy is Kenneth Vernon

Its definitely good to see KL stepping up to the plate in terms of runway shows. Im just glad we even have it. More couture and Chloe Gucci-like designers please

Blogabondquiz

2006-10-23T03:18:00.001+10:00

a friend said this:

a measure of how close you are with someone is how much u rely on their blogs to keep up with what they are doing (hereinafter "The Theory")

after a little thought and a little debate and much real life comparing and contrasting, i finally agreed with him.

One. You do use the blog to poke your nose into what certain people-u-know-but-dont-really-meet-up-with-often are up to, and then post random comments.

Two. Lost Friend implies to you how you have lost each other by this- you one day opening the blog and discovering something u didnt know. and then again. and more (and up to today, mind you) because youve just stopped talking like that. like how u once did.

Three. I reflect how Close Friend's blog is but 1/10th a description of what i know really went on or goes on in her head. and i can decode all her written hidden metaphors. AND it was yesterday's news, sista.

Conclusion: The balances appear to be tipped in favour of The Theory.

mules

2006-09-01T12:18:00.000+10:00

Answer to the previous post:

The glass is not perfectly unbroken especially when it comes to egoistic mules, but perhaps in another chapter, another phase, the glass will be sealed back to perfection. Till then.

Have a good one there, my friend. WP was a good one 'cause of you!

wax and wane

2006-08-22T23:51:00.001+10:00

There is that certain amount of comfort you feel with someone you share a bond with. That very comfort and ease which makes you think it gives u all the right in the world to spill your stress and frustrations unto him, and pull the mat right off his cherry eyed tinted glasses of you. And all the whilst, thinking that the pure solidity of your friendship would outdo the evils you inflict.

When, though, is the limit. When will the sacrecy of a bond wax and wane? When will he turn his back on you and walk away? When will hearts afalter and fetter off from our hands, as hard as we grasp?

The question is, once the glass has broken, will it, and can it, be unbroken?

2006-06-01T02:53:00.000+10:00

Closer

People say that absence makes the heart fonder. In some cases it falls true, yet most of the time, the phrase fails to capture the streak of reality which clouds most bonds or relationships. They forget, that two individuals not within reach, sometimes fail to retune themselves into the coccoon which their world once revolved around..

Yet.. everytime the petals of pettiness and red fumes of temper flare, when the fragile bud of harmony appears to wax and wane, the sun creeps and peeks through, and she remmebers with stark clarity the soft words of a strong man, the unconditional bearings he brings, and the vast ambitions they only dare dream of together. Most of all, she remembers the idle afternoons, the warm winter nights and the easy amusement and adoration he casts. And she smiles again. Because there they stand still as time unwinds and she realises, no one even comes close.

2006-05-22T01:13:00.000+10:00

DNA

Re-stumbled on chai's DNA test. being the true libran i am, i tried it

Genuine Visionary

2006-05-11T22:53:00.000+10:00

olive

after a tough day at work, nic decided to celebrate the end of her misery and stress coiled self with a round of drinks upstairs @ Olive! paired up with Mr Ben himself and the rest, playing drinknig games. its no surprise i drove back in a state of flurry. its been a packed day, now ive got to eat and head out to meet others. Whats ahead? the LONG WEEKEND!!! am heading back to segamat, to spend the mother's day weekend with who else, but MOM.

2006-05-10T23:22:00.000+10:00

da vinci in da hood

Joanne brought to my attention this column which appeared in NST Malaysia last Thurs.

Linguists call for 'Da Vinci Code' ban

THE Malaysian Linguistic Association (Malas) has echoed calls by other parties to ban the controversial movie The Da Vinci Code.

The film is an adaptation of a best-selling novel that deals with some aspects of the Christian faith. But the objection by Malas has nothing to do with theology because "we don't even know who Theo is", says its president Mr X.

The association's chief objection is, instead, linguistic.

"For too long we have sat by and allowed language to be polluted but we have decided that enough's enough. The Da Vinci Code should be banned because we don't want to encourage youngsters to use 'da' as a lazy shorthand for 'the'

"We see this in rap lyrics," he claims.

"All this talk about 'hanging out with da hoes'. You should be hanging out with THE hoes. This sort of begs the question of why someone would want to 'hang out' with gardening implements to begin with, but I am not here to question lifestyle choices, merely spelling, grammar and semantics."

He said the association might reconsider its protests if the filmmakers changed its name to The The Vinci Code.

"But even this is problematic because having two 'thes' in a row look ugly. So the film should be called The Vinci Code."

The film's producers could not be reached for comment.

Perplexing? Unbelievable? Your call.

2006-05-09T22:34:00.000+10:00

Book-Geek

The geek in me has resurfaced. Im currently left distracted by..

.. which is supposedly gonna reveal to me the deep dark lurky secrets of the great Mr Trump himself. but really, so far its only shown me just how much the guy swears.

And then there's the second one, thanks to Joanne's very very keen obsession with the inter-changeability of the Illuminati ambigram...

2006-05-09T22:12:00.000+10:00

3 month self-rediscovery

Looking back on the date of my last post, i realise my blogging halted not at some random time of the month, but at the very beginning of my working days at ZR. Awesome. If that isnt proof of how busy work's been, i dont know what is!

Michelle insists that it is D's and my DUTY to keep our blogs rolling, so im gonna indulge you, Mich.

Today's one of those few nights where i manage to plant my arse home by 7.45pm. Usually it's upstairs with the working lot for drinks, or dinn, or shipping escapades, or plain just being tied up by ambush work. Ah what a relaxing night it is, with the IN tray cleared, errands run and plain just waiting for my hunk (so he claims), to call.

On a completely random note, love is in the air. Got great news yesterday from C who's potentially gonna have the fullest experience of her life! Way to go. All that's left is me hoping that the lurvee fairie finds a way to grant you your heart's desire. You squirrel!

2006-03-08T00:46:00.000+11:00

kanye.west.in.melbourne

Im so mad Kanye west is gonna be performing @ festival hall this 23rd March. I cant believe it! Just one of the many things ive given up in Melbourne NOOO!!! I could burst

2006-02-16T17:42:00.000+11:00

more.quotes
ken, youve got to stop sending those good quotes so that i can restrain myself from posting em up to share it around!

Love is the thing that enables a woman to sing while she mops up the floor after her husband has walked across it in his barn boots.

Hoosier Farmer

2006-02-15T18:39:00.000+11:00

the.wrinkles.of.time
im no sucker for romantic goo. It's a pure coincidence that yesterday was vday, but a friend sent me this quote and i think it's beautiful:

The man or woman you really love will never grow old to you. Through the wrinkles of time, through the bowed frame of years, you will always see the dear face and feel the warm heart union of your love.

Alfred Armand Montapert

2006-01-21T05:12:00.000+11:00

The.cut

It started off with Donald Trump in the Apprentice. Then came Richard Branson with his reality show to select yet another disciple, this time for the Virgin empire (note however, there was no Second season). Now, even the fashion world has taken cue and begun its own top dog reality tv --> The Cut with Tommy Hilfiger as Guru slash judge! *unreal*.

Today had me watching an episode of The Cut, and really, it's all quite pretentious and irrelevant. If you ask me, Trump holds the trump card. Those who followed suit in his footsteps of celebrity reality tv somehow lost their pebbles, and failed to hit the jackpot, none coming close. Only Trump survives, still managing to capture audiences (aka me) in its Fourth season.

We'll wait and see just how long The Cut survives eh.

2006-01-20T02:38:00.000+11:00

bedroom.woes

Ikea is unbelievable! I bought the Aneboda bed a couple of days ago. While assembling it, my bro and I realised the pack contained one wrong piece. Instead of being mirror pieces, two pieces were identical, which is, really, no good at all. I was peeved.

So. You can imagine my increased 'peeve-ness' (pardon they bad vocab) when i open the replacement pieces, only to realise, with shock horror, that they gave us the wrong piece, AGAIN. At this point, i just wanted to 'go to the wall' (read: faint)

I would definitely say that the free installation they threw in in the end was well justified. And also, since im such a sucker for good-looking deco and furniture, i guess i'll still be one loyal Ikea customer - who occasionally complains *thumbs up*!

2006-01-13T01:03:00.000+11:00

prologue.to.Elgin.St

Never ever have i ever been so close to tears somewhat all the time
Never ever have i been as emo as i have been during the past few months (kill me)
Never ever will i relive the days in Melbourne.

Melbourne was home, for four wholesome years. In hindsight, i have spent almost all my growing years there, evolving as a person, acquiring the taste i have today of men, clothes and food. Guiding me to law and direction in life. In retrospect, I marvel (and fail to imagine) how I would be today, if i had not spent those years in Melbourne. I would not have met all the wonderful people i have met along the way.

This is it. Melbourne, reduced to bits and pieces of an array of memories. All the things i never did before, and probably never will again.
Changing lanes to Law - best decision i ever made for myself
meeting the love of my life
blissful trips to Sydney which were always too short for liking
coping with the realisation that i am no longer top dog
shivering in the cold and erratic Melbourne wind
walking barefoot back from Crown
heart to heart talks with A, the only other person awake at 6
learning to cook something other than maggi
finally being able to be punctual, neat, and organised
no longer wishing my hair to be straight
loving the waves in my hair God gave me *see above
Shanghai! oh shanghai.
seeing aliciakeys, nickelback, hoobastank, sarah m, switchfoot and foofighters live
working in a cafe, wearing black and an apron
earning my first dollar *see point above
getting my first Bettinas with my hard earned pay
learning to make coffee the right way
a car accident which still haunts me each time i drive on the Hway.
crying at airports the most i have ever cried
smoking pot and disliking it
Making friends i never thought i would grow to love half as much

Things i will miss..
Strolling in great weather with my ipod blasting in my ears
Talking over nothing with my babes
snowboarding
being able to wear boots and dress fashionably
being independent and free
breakfast and freshly squeezed orange juice at Trotters
car washing in the middle of the night @ Spencer St
midnight McDonalds and frozen coke
coffee chit chats
the friends which were a mere phonecall, walk or minute drive away

What a year it's been, all we've seen, all our hopes and dreams Im looking forward to what new doors open and life's offers from hereon!!

2005-11-17T04:00:00.000+11:00

the beginning of the end is the beginning

Was hit by a wave of sadness looking back on days when everything was simple and untainted by real life complexities. The better days when dark thoughts were far off, decisions-to-be a mere speck away in the distance, when feelings flowed freely, unrestrained by practicality.

Yet, here i am, taking off my rose tinted glasses and facing life in the face. Waking up one day and realising that things arent how they were, 24 hours ago, 24 minutes ago, or 24 seconds ago. Perhaps for the better, perhaps not. Its like an eternal metamorphosis. Like how you watch a puppy grow into a dog. You want the perfectly chubby cuteness of him to stay that way forever, but time only evolves him into a full grown dog. And theres nothing u can bloody do about it.

Life is not what I thought it was
Twenty four hours ago

Still I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
And I'm not who I thought I was twenty four hours ago

- 24 by Switchfoot-

What does one do? To make it and protect yourself in the brash world, there is nothing else to be done, but rise up, wise up, cut ties from attachments and do the practical. Shall i go? This time, it would not be for the wrong reasons.

Ive lived life putting my best-est emotions in things i do. Perhaps its time to wisen up and count my pebbles before i throw them.

2005-11-04T05:47:00.000+11:00

I love cold milk! *scours some down*

2005-11-04T04:52:00.000+11:00

axe.in.my.head

Ok, so i had the mother of all headaches last night (excuse me, morning). It started off with a mild one at 4am, which lasted till 6am. When i finally decided the music wasnt soothing it (hell, it was probably making it worse), i plonked into bed, seeking comfort from my usually splendid and soft pillows. Ahh.. Alas, yes i fell asleep, only to open my eyes to a huge-ass Ball of pain emanating from INSIDE my head 15 minuters later (im guessing the pain woke me up). I started feeling DIZZY and pukey from the pain, tossing and turning. Unfortunately, the 'Ball' didnt even spare me with intermittent pains, and instead just bombarded me with a constant and glaring ache.

After 10 mins of tossing around and feeling shit, i finally got up and made my way to the kitchen and popped a Panadol. After 10 mins, still nothing. So, i got up again and took another Panadol, this time ACTIFAST, and crept back into bed to let the effects rush over me.

Waking up at 4pm refreshed and headache-free, i spent the next hour in bed talking to loved ones on the phone. ah the joyful simplicities in life =)

AND THE LESSON OF THE DAY IS... *teng teng teng*.... Panadol Actifast ROCKS! Hehehe..its a complete lifesaver. *Use Actifast, the normal ones dont work!* Ok, now im sounding like an advert.

Jokes aside, at the risk of sounding cliche, health is truly truly so precious. We dont know what we have, until its ripped away from us, even if for a mere second, and in my case, 3 hours. There is absolutely no way any human being can enjoy the little simplicities of life (even watching tv) if u dont feel good physically.

Here's a toast to health! Ill try.

2005-10-27T22:36:00.000+10:00

Balance

Some people like their toast light and some like it dark. a rare eccentric might even like it burnt, but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing.

life is like that, too. there are lots of good things we all enjoy, but overdoing it doesnt make us any more happier than doing it often and again. It's important to get plenty of variety in life. exercising the body and brain, one's generosity and one's own needs, ones spirit and real-life priorities. Every person's balance is in a different spot, but at the end of the day, we all need balance.

Felt the need to emphasise 'balance' today, cos ive realised how important it is to feed the soul with various facets. In the midst of a dire need to write an intellectually bogus law essay continuously, i still consider chilling with my babes over bismi and frozen coke a much needed ritual. That said, I think balance doesnt apply to music. Lots and lots of music (emphasis: good music) doesnt hurt the soul. Well, that's just for me, perhaps you'd beg to differ..

2005-10-20T03:38:00.000+10:00

Seven

Leesh's Meme passed on.... :)

Seven Things You Plan to do before you die:1) buy all the fashion ive lusted after (GG shoes, Balenciaga bag, couture!, Egetal) and many more
2) make it as partner
3) visit paris, venice, Sistine chapel, the louvre + hells lots of places
4) to finally readup world history
5) finally not be perpetually late and dashing around
6) love better
7) make a will?

Seven Things I can do:1) move my ears
2) crack all over (joints)
3) keep a secret
4) eat alot but still be 2D
5) parallel park one go
6) make coffee (finally)
7) like people, until they give me good reason not to

Seven Things I say the most:1) all good all good
2) doh no (dunno)
3) why liddet
4) isit
5) you serious
6) dammit
7) ****

Seven Things I can't do:1) eat wasabi
2) be patient with horrific people
3) get fat
4) listen to naggy advice
5) think objectively when angry
6) make decisions well
7) bear to be apart from people im attached to

Seven Things that attract you to the opposite sex:
1) strength
2) ambition/drive
3) big built!!
4) Confidence, well-educated
5) makes me laugh
6) loves quality
7) loves food (men who love food love life)

Seven Celebrity Crushes:
1) Jessica alba (who cares shes female)
2) GEOFF HUEGILL
3) seal
4) john travolta (yea we all know he has a gut, but i dont care)
5) marat safin
6) george clooney
7) robert downey jr.

Seven People I want to tag:
1) becky
2) didi
3) mich
4) chai
5) antz
6) ju (who seems to love memes)
7) mike

Btw, does anyone know what 'shorn of a gloss' means?

2005-09-20T02:35:00.000+10:00

ship.jumper

come Friday night, headed to Alan's birthday dinner @ Kunming. Happy bday, Justice Wong. You're awesome and im super honoured to have known u! After dinner, it was drinks and TAPAS (man, were we pigs gobbling down quails and beef) @Canary Club with the sluts, Libin n bf, ken n co. Alas, with work the next morning, had to head home early.

I've quit my job at Degraves st, and started working for Milan. four reasons for jumping ship: 1) its nearer, 2) pays much better, 3) the place is nicer, 4) the bosses are GREATTT. i thought bosses couldnt get any nicer, but Vern and John are super cool. There, enough reasons to validate the fact that im a ship jumper? ... In any event, my job hopping tendencies have given me extra thoughts to think abt when im idle. For example, Will i be a job hopper in the future, even with full-time jobs? Will i never stay put at one job for more than 2 months? you know what they say, a rolling stone gathers no moss. And it definitely aint untrue that you cant build a career by hopping jobs all over the place. Hehe. I have always been one to pursue better options whenever one comes along, never being satisfied with what i have (DISCLAIMER: *relationships non inclusive*), but i guess this job hopping habit is one trait ill have to slowly hammer its brains out. i dont wanna find myself at 30 years old, with 10 jobs already trailin behind me, stuck with a dead end career. Thanks, but no thanks.

2005-09-16T03:05:00.000+10:00

rose.tinted.glasses

Dont you wish life could be simple again. That everyone could spend less time hating and worrying, and spend more time loving and laughing and accepting. less time being petty, more time looking at the bigger picture. more time knowing each other, more time laughing your asses of together. less time putting people down, more time uplifting each other.

Had a great night out with my colleagues playin pool, and the simplicity of it.

dont cha just miss the days when all was rose tinted and nice and fresh-scented and rainbow-hued, and you look back and u cant think of any pain/negative emotions?

2005-09-12T01:16:00.000+10:00

'dont.cha'

have developed an obsession for the beats of Dont Cha by -Pussy Cat something Doll(?) even though its the most brainless song ever written. The Hifi at work playing Nova non-stop is to blame. seems like the cafe is turning into an r&b spot n jukebox, much to the pleasure of us employees. Had a super long 12-hour shift on saturday, after which the remaining colleagues sat down for beer binging and chats. It's always nice to wind up the cafe and just slack after a long tiring busy day, and get to know my colleagues better behind their crap jokes exterior. i think, its on our short 5 mins ciggie brekkies (which are an excuse to sit down for a coupla minutes) that bonds are formed.. i just love getting to know ppl. esp people who are completely different.

REVIEW:friday nite had me, my sluts + lipin checking out Manchester Laneafter Phil's birthday dinner (HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL!). It definitely isnt the place to be, esp for $10 cover. Jazz music wasnt good, it was more of like commercial jazz, rather than bossonova or even bluesy jazz. BUT we are headin back there on the 22nd for an acoustic fusion performance. Now THAT will probably turn out heaps better considering how much me & becks love acoustic *cracks knuckles in anticipation*

The weirdest thing i realised this week was that, at the age of 22, i am perhaps going through a piercing/tattoo phase (which people usually go through in their rebellious teens). Amusingly, i did the clubbing/drinking/**/pool thing in my craziest college year, but that mad year didnt even afford me girl itches to pierce my whole ear, mostly, i think, because i spent most of my time with Ex and his guy pals all the time. not much girly rendezvous there.

Now, before the mind goes off on a tangent that a young punk is blossoming, let me assure you it isnt the case. Far from it, im neither a punk, rebellious or out of my mind. More rather, I feel that im hitting a point where much is to be learnt and done, before heading off to the working adult world. In a sense, braving myself to go ahead with things, or picking up a skill (painful piercings, snowboarding, coffee making, working and earning my own money) gives me a sense of achievement and makes me more grounded. Ok, and im also a vainpot.

In essence then, what have i done/pierced? on friday afternoon, becks my babe held my hand through 5 new piercings on my ears, two on the cartilage. being the chicken i am, i was potentially mortified by the pain. The result? 5 piercings im totally contented with (oh and of course my 2 olds ones, i should not be discriminating). There's been much talk of a tatt, but i doubt im up for that yet. I believe that getting one is a symbol of an unshakable turning point in one's life, hence the permanent marking. There is really, no reason or need for one right now for me. And ill be leaving it at that.

2005-09-07T05:05:00.000+10:00

city.slick

The night was slick, the night was fun, the night was cosy. Four chix headed down to Melb Townhall for City Slick- the first of four fashion runways on for Melbourne Fashion Week. It was an aweeeesome night, feasting our eyes on Bettina Liano, Morrissey, Roy, Alannah Hill, Bare by Rebecca Davies etc.. watching them babes with slinky and intricate designs strut down the walkway was pure eye cocaine. Ohhh! i loved it!

Due to the croaking of our tummies @ 10pm, dinner @ Chappellis came next. Our D&M session (+ coupla snorts) while gobbling down St Jacques & Chick Wings had us completely satisfied. Lately, talk about separations after this semester has started to haunt us. I find myself tearing at the thought of leaving Melb & all the fantastic experiences it has given me, my sluts, the ppl ive met & B. Guess its all the uncertainty driving me wackos. Knowing this chapter WILL end. Dammit. Even with the schmigglish weather n lack of culture fit (i will never say Oy oy oy!!!), i know i will always love melbourne. it's shaped me into who i am today... that special fondness u will always hav for the place where u went thru hell lot n grew up ( i hope?) hell lot!

but as i always say.. ITS ALL GOOD!!! there is plentimore out there for us, moving on is just another step along the way innit. In any event, I shall do masochistic becky a favour and RELISH in my sadistic thoughts tonight, instead of pushing them away =)

Time for bed.

Awesome Foursome

2005-08-31T03:28:00.000+10:00

Wishlist

Bonita by Georgina Goodman. Funky, eclectric, one of a kind and adorable. Hand-painted, cap-like design, with silver dangly plates decorated with 'I Love You's, this baby has got me smitten. If only it didnt cost a freaking fortune.

Donna Karan Alexandra Pumps. Classic cut, sharp and edgy. Beautiful.

2005-08-29T13:50:00.000+10:00

Love,by.kids
*Leached off cuz Ju

2005-08-28T21:56:00.000+10:00

personality.jargon

Your #1 Match: ESFP

The Performer

You are a natural performer and happiest when you're entertaining others.
A great friend, you are generous, fun-loving and optimistic.
You love to laugh - and you like almost all people equally.
You accept life as it is, and you do your best to make each day fantastic.

You would make a good actor, designer, or counselor.

Your #2 Match: ENFP

The Inspirer

You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.
You are also unconventional, irreverant, and unimpressed by authority and rules.
Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.
You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're qutie the storyteller!

You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.

What's Your Personality Type?

OK this is getting weird. Its the second quiz which labels me a 'performer'. I would think that i am somewhat more reserved than what is depicted!

2005-08-28T02:24:00.000+10:00

coulda.woulda.shoulda

Have finally gotten myself that part-time job. Two lovely cosy cafes huddled in the elusive Degraves St near Flinders Lane, i am no longer a demoralised being and unemployed. my bosses r great, relaxed Italian mafia-like dudes with funny tummies. Haha. Pocketed my first 30 yesterday workin for 2.5 hours - i was ecstatic and overwhelmed when my boss handed me the cash. yes, drama i know, but dont forget ive never earned a buck in my life!

Am loving work. keeping busy, generous n cheeky bosses, jokin arnd with colleagues, putting a smile on customers' face (thereby increasing the tips), it's all good. Occasionally u get the odd strange customer who request the weirdest concoctions (carrot juice with beer?). Funny though, some Fobbish Asians can be so aloof (which is annoying). When youve had a round of Aussie customers who are just a joy to talk to, dealing with them Aloofs is a thorn in the rose. Funniest when Msians stride in and the slang pops up and it feels once again like home, so Shyiok. And half the time they are ppl who know ppl who know u. A tiny tiny world it is.

YESTERDAY'S Fri night @Loop & 2fivefive was good fun, altho the later part of the night could not be spent with my three other sluttys who were concussed with fatigue. Rockin' on with the birthdays, i finally crawled into bed @ 5, only to drag myself out of bed to go to work @ 9am. You can imagine my pounding head. Not to mention the mini nausea i felt from the previous night's drinks. I covered it up pretty well tho. Boss didnt have a clue. ALL GOOD.

Disclaimer: Am having an ALL GOOD slang attack. Please bear with for now.

HAH!

*Happy bday, Mike & Adrian*

2005-08-04T14:27:00.000+10:00

picking.up.from.medieval.times

This is the first time since my last post that ive had time to land my tush on the chair, waste time and blog.

Sydney
Sydney for 10 days was great and seafood-choc-dessert-pancakes infested. The more i go, the more i enjoy the place. And the more i love/adore B in a deeper sense.. At the risk of triggering a D&M session (deep&meaningful), better to be moving along...!

and then there was work. With Matthew, the barrister with an M3. A barrister with an M3 who races. Is that ironic/cool or what! The one week was a real learning experience, im starting to think the whole culture fit hoo-hah is really not as blown-up as i think it is. Hell yea.

alco.duds
been 'chilling' (Taa's lingo) every weekend. and Dancingggg hoOT! I think im getting old. Cant handle the alco as good as College years anymore. HAha! With just two subjects this semester, it's free-time mania. I need a part-time job. to fill time, and to make $ to pay for my trips.

2005-07-22T17:24:00.000+10:00

music.FEST

Rob Thomas - Something to be
Had high hopes for this deep crooning artist (Rob Thomas), but this album was Bad. Nowhere were the distinct tunes of the very talented Matchbox20 to be heard. I switched this CD for..

Coldplay- X&Y
something way better! this rocks.. v energetic. Fix You, from the OC = my personal favourite

Foo Fighters- In Your Honor
Double CD-ed, one LOUD, one NOT SO LOUD. although im more of a NOT SO LOUD person, thumbs up for the LOUD Cd. A must buy, featuring Josh Homme, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, and Norah Jones.

2005-07-18T21:34:00.000+10:00

whirlwind.affair.in.shanghai

current location @ Sydney

call it the lack of proper holiday-ing in a long time, or anytin else, Shanghai was hell good! although I was quasi-sick the whole time (the rest of the gang dropped like flies too one by one).. that didnt dampen the fun i had.. it only added to the 'uniqueness' and the whole exotic experience of Shanghai

guess it is only when youre this young that u still prowl the streets and find the zest to max out the enjoyment n make the best of everythin while staying at crappy Roach infested dorms *Becky's dark secret*. the group this time was huge, clique-y against the Americans, since us Melb Uni 'doods' formed a huge crowd by itself.

Japanese buffets, XIAO LONG PAOS (god i could eat them forever) @ Crystal Jade and korean BBQs did it for me. bring on the Sake and 'Bek sei ju'! Beef jerkys did well for my stomach, not so good for my throat. then there was combatting and learning the fine art of price-slashing with the sleazy n insistent folks of Xiang Yang market and Qi Pu LU. Us girls knocked ourselves out with funky accessories and manicures, tops, ethnic skirts and cheap-ass shoes @ QPL, and all in all with our LOOT, we could open a mall! Although you REALLY have to dig under the 'oh-piang' clothes covering the good ones.

pub-hopping was a regular occurrence, jazz bar chilling (Jz bar rocks), gossiping about the many scandals FLOURISHING right under our noses (the big group syndrome), R&B shaking outs @ windows & Guandi. Visiting Pudong, the Commercial city of Shanghai, getting up Grand Hyatt (where i got the ecstatic news of Ben's PR!!).. the Hangzhou trip where the sun melted us, not helped by the many Garden tours and Pagodas *huff*, our little hotel Robe party downstairs in the Hotel karaoke, relaxing body and foot massages, and the thai massage with naked-old-saggy ladies which freaked us off.. and the many many cheap EVERYTING! i MAY have cured my passion for shopping in Australia, if only momentarily...*wink*

But at the end of the day, coupled with the exotic-ness and allure of a new place waiting to be explored, it was the great gang ive met which added to it. fun is always better when shared with people who know how to have fun, innit, and ive met the loveliest 'sluts' and 'doods' on this trip - yer all GOOOODDDD!!!!! Haha.. it was heavy hearted partin with the whole communal big gang life we shared for the past month, and worse with the americans like Loobin cos who knows when we'll see them again? but everytin good comes to an end, and melbournians we couldnt escape one another even if we wanted to =)

We had a 'rocking' time, as you call it. not a very detailed rendition, let's just let the pics do the talkin..

But, honestly, shanghai is not a place i would wanna live in. too dirty, too rude, too sleazy. But, for a holiday for non ku-niangs, definitely the thumbs up

2005-06-11T00:23:00.000+10:00

Beck's.Musical.Baton.

Music definitely heals my soul too Becks and this one's for you. for you skeptics out there, dont even wince.

Total Volume of Music files on my computer:
This is gonna take too long to checkout. Next.

The Last CD I bought was:
Butterfly Boucher- Flutterby (she's barely surfacing, but very worth it)

Song playing right now:
Once In a lifetime- Texas

5 songs I listen to alot or that mean alot to me:
Good Enough- Sarah Mclachlan
Somewhere Out There-Our Lady Peace
If I Aint Got you - Alicia Keys (utterly beautiful)
Walking After You- Foo Fighters
Lisa Listen- Lisa Loeb

AND MORE...
You Could Make A Killing- Aimee Mann
The Reason- Hoobastank
Run- Collective Soul
By Your Side- Sade
I Need A Girl- P diddy&usher
Colorblind- Counting Crows
Outkast- Ms jackson
Champagne Supernova- Oasis
Adrienne- The Calling
Final Answer- The Calling
Shouldve Listened- Nickelback
Yellow- Coldplay
Halo-Texas
Dirty Little Secret- Sarah Mclachlan
Jake- Lisa Loeb
How- Lisa Loeb
Never Leave Your Heart Alone- Butterfly Boucher
Life Uncommon- Jewel

5 people im passing the baton to:
Chai
Antz
Godwin
Leesh
Michael

Songs aside, this is probably the last entry before i leave for Shanghai on Sunday. So much anticipation i dont even feel shackled anymore which maynt be such a good thing realli. Booked for Sydney, crossing out the days! Till then,

5 things ive heard about Shanghai i wanna see for myself:
people chucking their DUMPING paper in the BIN
the weird accents
the hunky Chinese men (which i wont touch, yes)
the beautiful scenics
the Shanghainese stuff your face food!

Farewell, comrades! Oh, and behave. *Back 12th July*

2005-05-28T12:37:00.000+10:00

neighbourly.sessions

Whats funnier than shoving a note under your neighbour's door COMPLAINING about the loud booming music/bass from his apartment, at 12pm in the afternoon, half groggy? (after knocking many times but without answer?)

HIS VISITING BROTHER RUNNING INTO YOU TRYING TO SHOVE THE NOTE UNDER...

Thank goodness i was not pissed off enough to write obscenities and be rude in the note. and thank goodness i ended the note with a thanks and a smiley!

Hehe. The lesson? Always be nice. Even when woken up by boomin music and extremely annoyed!

2005-05-27T23:45:00.000+10:00

light.of.my.life

Why is it that i always find it so hard to pry myself away from the phone? Why do i find it difficult to get back into the swing of things at first? Why do i still fall back sometimes from the stress? The mind is weak. And the only thing keeping me in check during this horrible pre-exam stress infused period is B, who is at the end of the day, my Muse and the reason i strive for better. thanks, b, for bringing bells to my life with your kenot-breathe laughter n humour, strengh, n affection *smile*. And for feeding me all the perspective that you always have ready to offer. Your presence is truly felt even though miles away. Cant wait.

Oh and Schpelle! Oh and Bo! Damnned.

2005-05-22T20:13:00.000+10:00

Mr Big.Wild World.

This morning i woke up with a panic attack. Oh my god oh my god there's so much to do! *clutches chest* Haha. Oh well, baby, it's a wild world...

2005-05-20T20:07:00.000+10:00

Julie.Cooper.'Nickel'

*Buzz off if you dont watch OC cos this is all about the OC. BY THE WAY, HOW CAN YOU NOT WATCH OC? its criminal*
the plot is seriously getting to me. thanks to mic, spent 2 hours knocking myself out last night and bimboticity aside, im completely smitten and affected by this utterly real and vivid OC life. its amazzing just how much it relates to relationships and the behavioural attitudes of people, and how all the hard & rigid characters of the OC start 'softening up'. Julie is by far the most unpredictable character.. gotta love the bitch! except, of course, kirsten the dick (yes mic) who ought to be slapped bigtime for her alco crap. on the other hand, i understand her claim of what drove them apart. Amazin really, how strong they were and all it took was for Sandy to deviate to Bec temporarily, to drive apart an originally deeply entwined couple. Burst the bubble! Plus, Marissa's turning out to be not such a self-obsessed freak and loser after all. See? its really addictive how all these characters grow on you. My favourite character i think, remains Ryan, who has unfailingly and unwittingly always stood by his ground, exude some kind of gentle machoness, and well, although not HOT, has an enigmatic flair to him... hootiee!!!!

Back to reality... *bahs*

2005-05-17T00:33:00.000+10:00

fizzle

Im stressed! From now on, every second counts, it's scary when you think of it (whoever said final year is a breeze knock yourself on your head twice *you know who you are*). So much so, had a quick facial with J today to pop out the planetoids on my face which are possibly a reaction to the fantastically fantastic stress *whinge*. the lady practically scraped my face with her dangerous steel tool. Later on, had a big blunder which nearly caused me my delicious dinner with two munchkins, good save by the delicious sauce! Today's just been one of those annoying days with too little time, too many things to do..

What's the last week been like then? Well, You can catch me and my bitches whinging about work over food or coffee @ Law building, anytime, anyplace! Thats how life's been *smile*. Sweat our arses off now, reap the benefits later!! oh splendour!! simply can't wait for the holidays *mind drifts off to Shanghai and Sydney*..

2005-05-06T16:26:00.000+10:00

mile.high.pressure

1 on 2
Ok, who in the world has blood pressure readings of 180/110, is still alive, and still manages to laugh about it??? only one person in the world i suppose!! *shock horror sighhh*. Im worried sick for this loved donkey of mine. Anyhow, if anyting it gives me the right to NAGGG *woot* and really, it REALLY isnt funny. Youre NOT invincible, although you are now officially..*drumrolls*... Champion of the house!! *applause* Sometimes i wonder..Watch out for my Grandma rantings from now on..

2 on 3
Oh Antzy, your bimbotic rantings are wonderfull and simply amusin.. its no wonder ppl are flocking over! if you find the referrals hav been extremely high, it's prolly due to me heading there myself lots *blush* hehe

3 on 4
Essays r suckin the life outta me. You guys better pray hard that Hardie does me justice (NO MORE P's pretty please!) or you'll hav to put up with my wailing for say, another year. God Bless!

4 on 5
Can't wait to stuff my face with Crabs and noodles tonight *saliva drips*

2005-05-02T18:54:00.000+10:00

Chewbacca

Got stabbed in major way today. Have since mended e wound after being pep-talked by adored fellow/s. Here's to the future of words, more words, stress, more stress, words, tea, more tea, coffee, coke, more coke.

2005-05-01T04:54:00.000+10:00

Bring.out.the.guns

It was one of those you-think-you're-farnie phone conversations:

B: u know, next week is the markin of an unbelievable period.. *pause*. know what it is?
me: (a HUGE GRIN plastered across my face but feigning indifference) uh-huh what?
B: it'd be a year i've worked at ANZ.

*THUMP**deflated whizz*. And there i thought he was bringin up our 2year anniv.
Luckily for B (or he would have lost his balls karate kid here i come WAZHAA), he chuckled, amused himself and went on..
B: yes.. and there's THAT other thing too of cos. just teasing *B laughs*

He thinks he's funny. *pounds B's chest feistily* where does he get the cheek and confidence to pull out such lame/underhanded stunts? Sometimes i reallllyyy wonder *grin*

2005-04-30T21:56:00.000+10:00

uek

Mr Zit decided to land on my forehead 5 days ago, and im wondering if he'll ever leave. He seems to be creating a nest there for himself and refuses to budge altho ive been trying to lure him out with biscuits (zit cream). I think im officially a pig too. Stocked up the pantry with J today, grabbed everything i fancied, after a short bout of empty-pantry (editing was done after a kind soul notified me of the empty-panty typo *hides face in brown bag*) syndrome, it sure feels good to know i can stuff myself silly again. Woot!

2005-04-27T02:24:00.000+10:00

Muse.me.my.muse

This one's for Antzy who has compelled me to scratch some rantings here when I bucketloads of work. Thanks Antz *smack on the back*. How do relationships which go on for years survive? Is love doomed when one carries on over the expiry period of more than 5 years? *shakes head in the negative* How then does it all work? How does the passion and respect remain or solidify? Why? Tony Parsons throws it out for us..

'How do you love someone for a lifetime? You just keep falling in love with the same person' -Tony Parsons- (By the way, Tony Parsons The Family Way rawks. Its about grown-ups -i'd be an ass to claim im there yet-. And babies. Im not a baby person, but Parsons got me compelled to experience childbirth. For five minutes.)

But Parsons's wrong! You dont love someone a lifetime by falling in love with the same person again and again. How? Life isnt an eternal playground and you'd betcha get tired swirling yourself on the same roundabout no matter how much a thrill it's always given you. Love works, because, you're loving a different person each change of season, each twist in event. People evolve. And it is when you rise up together and experience the multi-facets and paradox of each other that you keep falling in love, with the same person, but with different personas and reflections of that person youve always known. And Laughter. The laughter that keeps coming in is wayy better than a Porsche Carrera Cabriolet or a trip to Bahamas. wait. who am i kidding. Nothing's better than that Porsche *grin*. materialistic bitch.

I marvel, at how B still makes me convulse, wobble and shake with laughter so hard i cant breathe. *burp*

People say 10 years of dating before marriage is devoid of 'spark'. Let's not be cynics. At the end of the day, its really a question of whether you've got the goods to remain each other's Muse. In both ways of the word. And for a jolly long time too.

2005-04-24T02:05:00.000+10:00

what?

Im now counting on VONZELL to knock the rest out senseless. Recommendation: --> blog 15Apr. And two and two will be put together. *big sigh*

2005-04-23T23:14:00.000+10:00

james.hardie.saga.and.i.dont.know.what.to.do.about.it

Ok, after 2 consecutive weeks of saying no to pubbin or jazz bars, i was shackingly soft come third week *cowers*. The third time lucky Golden rule, thats an excuse im throwing out to you! Thanks to chai n bunch @nxtblue, had another good night of shakin out --> which i was shackingly up for, compliments of essays and words and more lines of words.

*Thank goodness for my chop chop unwinding sessions on regular typical days with my bitches whiches without i would have been driven to the brink of restlessness and boredom by now.

NOW, rejuvenated mind, body and spirit, im better equipped to get on with shack work, once again.. argh! James Hardie reigns supreme in Sch's world, at least for now. What's next, being a slave to the Israeli wall? Nooo!! Guess im in no better position than them labourers who have to build it *grins*
Finally, hope the two mildly broken hearts of last night have sewed and patched 'em up, i know at least ONE of you has *pinch pinch wink*

2005-04-15T21:04:00.000+10:00

nadia.turner.you.rock

Nadia, AI contestant no.8 has left the show, bringing with her disbelieve and uproar. What! Nadia will be rememberd (and we havent seen the last of her) for her class, originality and warm striking voice. She's one heck of a lady who oozes attitude and style. Belting out You Dont Have to Say U Love Me by Dusty Springfield, she performed with passion and depth tonight, that extra something u dish out when you know youre next.
Even though Mum text-ed me 2 days ago and told me my 'favourite idol with the funky hair' had been booted, seeing Nadia's expression and tears on TV itself really got to me. its baffling and upsetting *growl*. It makes u wonder, are Americans deaf and blind? *pardon* Here's another talented apple not getting the acknowledgement she deserves. Im countin on Anwar or Vonzell to knock the rest out senseless.

2005-04-15T12:59:00.000+10:00

bye.bye.hong.kong

Guess Linklaters and alike are out the picture now. Silly me, not checking out fully about it, and only now realising that if i go to HK (a very fuzzy and vague point of view cos who knows IF i will get it), id have to do PCLL which is a major deterrent for me. considering i have no intentions to settle in HK, i dont wanna waste a WHOLE year trying to get qualified in HK. HK was not really a good option for me to begin with, and now that PCLL has bombarded into the picture, my decision's made a whole lot easier.

2005-04-14T20:22:00.000+10:00

tick.tock

Time and tide waits for no man. Time and tide will not wait for me either. Logically, what entails is cuisines of coffee and bare minimal naps

2005-04-12T23:01:00.000+10:00

*TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey*
Name:	hui shan
Birthday:	oct 83
Birthplace:	segamat
Current Location:	my room, melb
Eye Color:	dark brown
Hair Color:	dark brown thanks to loreal preference
Height:	170
Right Handed or Left Handed:	right
Your Heritage:	chinese, hokkien
The Shoes You Wore Today:	slippers!
Your Weakness:	choc and muscly men
Your Fears:	losing the people who matter, disappointing myself
Your Perfect Pizza:	tangy chicken pizza @ mark's place!
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	getting the grades i want + knowing where im headed
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:	piangs, sluttie
Thoughts First Waking Up:	gimme five! (another 5 minutes)
Your Best Physical Feature:	err eyes? err butt?
Your Bedtime:	1- 5am
Your Most Missed Memory:	there's so much i cant even begin
Pepsi or Coke:	Coke
MacDonalds or Burger King:	McD
Single or Group Dates:	single. dating isnt my style anyway
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	innit the same?
Chocolate or Vanilla:	choc
Cappuccino or Coffee:	capp
Do you Smoke:	nope. rarely
Do you Swear:	yes, but i try not to
Do you Sing:	yes
Do you Shower Daily:	twice
Have you Been in Love:	still am
Do you want to go to College:	already past that stage, darlin
Do you want to get Married:	yea
Do you belive in yourself:	yea, cept the odd moments
Do you get Motion Sickness:	no
Do you think you are Attractive:	these are the kinda questions i would never answer
Are you a Health Freak:	not at all
Do you get along with your Parents:	yes, altho at times thinking differs
Do you like Thunderstorms:	no
Do you play an Instrument:	piano + guitar, they keep me sane
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	yes
In the past month have you Smoked:	forgot
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	no
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	no
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	of course!
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:	no
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	yes
In the past month have you been on Stage:	no
In the past month have you been Dumped:	no
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	no
Ever been Drunk:	drunk is a big word, very high yes, but i never let myself get drunk
Ever been called a Tease:	err
Ever been Beaten up:	no
Ever Shoplifted:	does taking jelly beans from the big tub count?
How do you want to Die:	quietly with the people i love around me
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:	a lawyer. nuff said
What country would you most like to Visit:	paris, the city of lurve
*In a Boy/Girl..*
Favourite Eye Color:	dark brown
Favourite Hair Color:	dark brown/black
Short or Long Hair:	short spiky does it for me
Height:	anyting taller than 5'11' is good
Weight:	80 and buff
Best Clothing Style:	subdued yet stylish
Number of Drugs I have taken:	none
Number of CDs I own:	cant count
Number of Piercings:	single ear piercings
Number of Tattoos:	none, but considering one
Number of things in my Past I Regret:	many.... we're only human really
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

2005-04-12T00:26:00.000+10:00

you're.fired

'Erin, you're fired'. After an extended period of soft-spotting for Erin the ditzy yet articulate black-haired bomb, Trump finally gave her the boot. This is why i love Apprentice. Donald Trump is unpredictable and twistedly twisted.
The Apprentice 3

2005-04-09T09:13:00.000+10:00

Back.in.kangaroo.land

Am back Downunder! Am feeling mildly dizzy, there's a thumping sensation in my head/chest from mere 3 hours of sleep. My mind's been filled with taxation (yeah what a deflated balloon) but @ 9am in the morning while waitin for Di to get her not-on-time butt here so that we can head off to Prahran Town Hall, I marvel at the way us females have an undepletable and unwaning zest for huge sales. What's to stop us? lack of sleep? i think not.

Shanghai is ON! Finally, after all the admin trouble and keeping fingers crossed* THAT fateful email from Chris arrived. Woot! Things have a great way of working out when you least expect it. So there, ill be on my way to the City of Lalila History, Scenic-ness, Bustly Shops and Yum Food by June 13th. I cant wait, with my accomplice Becky Heng, we're gonna prowl the streets and shop them empty, eat them empty!

Just a few days ago, somehow ended up at the Tarot shop with Di n J. Im never an avid believer, more a sceptic when it comes to clairvoyant meanderings, but nevertheless for 40 bucks *shack* i landed a 30 minute session with a certain Madame Louise. The things she said just hit me smack in the face with their accuracy to, well, my very own life! She knew about my weak back, my history of gymnastics and what have yous, it was just like listening to a summarised rendition of the current in and outs of my life. Hah! A couple of things she told me which brought warmth to my heart: that i'd be financially secure my whole life (right on!) and that B's a keeper *grin*. It was just weird the emotions M. Louise stirred in me. *Binds B with a tight rope*

I have to learn how to say NO to certain people...

2005-04-01T21:35:00.000+10:00

april.fools.no.longer

A holler to all out there, where has the APril Fool's spirit gone? No pranks, no pulling other people's feet today. Evidence, perhaps that the more you age, the more jaded you get *smile*. Anyhow, the good old days when pranks were sky high were lame anyway. nobody believed the stunts you tried to pull anyway.

Off to KL with Mum and Dad tomorrow. Im bubbling with excitement (bejesus, am behaving like a kid). But the thought of being a family of five, talkin shit, shopping our butts off and downing all the yummy food just leaves me brimming with anticipation Hootz! and hope to catch up with old friends too *eyes wide with happiness*

And to imagine i was feeling total crap a day ago *laughs*. Im like a sorrowful creature one minute, a hyperactive kid the next.

2005-04-01T13:05:00.000+10:00

thanks.to.my.pillar.your.solid.shoulder.is.all.i.need

It's true innit, that things have a way of looking brighther the next day you wake up after a tough night. Two nights ago, I felt gut-wrenched and doomed. I was all alone and it was a pure test of confidence to be able to survive through a closed state of mind. When you lack the support and guidance from a parent on matters which are crucial and important to your heart, you spiral right back into teenagehood, that sense of rebel and why cant you be so-and-so? But i am lucky. Talking through things rationally have a way of getting you want you want. I have parents who love me, and give me all the things i need which i am eternally grateful for, if otherwise they are more mainstream and dont see any point on a career path diverged from norm. I have parents who just want their little birds to fly close to nest home, but, perhaps after all, they are 40 years ahead of me in experience, and know best. Im listening. Even if im strong enough to fly solo in search of my own worm feed.

There's lots of hope in this world, a brighter and mightier sky out there, if only because of the people in our lives.

2005-03-31T19:13:00.000+10:00

happy.tummy

I am so slack in Malaysia. Not getting any shack work done! Went for a facial this afternoon nothing like a little massage therapy. Since getting back have gobbled down tons of kolowmee, nasi lemak, charkueyteow, and dumplings with lots and lots of fats, it was so yum. Only thing i cant get this trip down is the stenchful durians. Shack.

2005-03-30T14:55:00.000+10:00

heat.stroke.sweaty.face

I have neglected my blog for a while, i know. Reasons: 1) B's presence @ Melbourne, 2) been travelling and just managed to have time/mood to sit down in front of the comp.

B, you take my life/breath away!

A few snapshots of the easter weekend...
big breakfast
B's acoustic performance (so he thinks) and pitch-problem *grin*
mahjong with the girls
frolicking in the city, times i love tremendously
Symphony of farts
Chic rice, Namlong and Bento boxes
coffee and more coffee
indian butter chicken dinner!
tarot card reading of B's tragic life
Cookies and cream slice @ Chappellis
yumcha @ Imperial with the girls and our men sidekicks
diana's blunder
catching BeCool (is Uma hot or what)
the B bracelet *smile*

Come Monday morning, B hopped onto his plane @ 7am, and later @ 3pm, i hopped onto one myself. To cut a long story short, im now back in Mas. Lounging in the comforts of home and sweating my ass off. The air-con takes too long to cool the place up. But of course, not being able to extricate myself from the problems at hand, anyhow, even though im at a different place. Shack, why cant i leave behind my worries in Melbourne and just have a clear blissful head.

The last few days have been mind-spinning and nerve wrecking! You see, i came back to Malaysia for the week just to get my passport done, yet encountered a huge stumbling block, a certain Biatch who made life hard for me. You wonder sometimes, where Malaysian ethics and care have gone. Down the drain for most. im not gonna name any names here, but yesterday, with rain torrenting down, fountains of water spurting out of potholes at Jalan Maarof because of the water gushing, getting soaked wet, my passport processing suspended, dealing with nasty and rude officials, KL seemed like the last place to call paradise.

Enough bitching! today is a sunnier and happier day because my passport's settled. And with no glitches this time. smooth as a ride, thanks all to Dad the hero who has a knack of making things happen. Buaya-ing the officials was all it took. He even got the passport done the same day, my Dad rawks! Sometimes only la. At night when he's in PJs and is toothless, he doesnt seem that impressive/cool...

I need a pair of new jeans. How bout Levi's new Lady Style perfect fit? They have a great cut, but cost RM250 *sulk*. Plenty of things i wanna do/get back here, there's not enough time. Shanghai, come to me.

2005-03-25T00:04:00.000+11:00

hairstylist

Double hugs for Josh my fav home hairstylist, who tonight streaked my hair! And a masterpiece she churned. Good job, babe. Hehe now i know you wont have to go hungry cos there's always hairstyling if u need to feed yourself *hugs*

Easter break has begun! Im in high spirits. Anticipating the weekend, mahjon, and eating & more eating because B's arriving. Somewhat post-coital bliss. Happy Easter, guys!

masculinity.vs.feminity

2005-03-24T18:36:00.000+11:00

masculinity.vs.feminity

Your Brain is 53.33% Female, 46.67% Male

Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female

You are both sensitive and savvy

Rational and reasonable, you tend to keep level headed

But you also tend to wear your heart on your sleeve

What Gender Is Your Brain?

More 'man' than you leesh? *grin*

2005-03-24T00:58:00.000+11:00

retail

Purchases of the day:

1. Army-Green Skirt with layerings
2. Chest length grey cardie
3. Kookai top

The result? Im broke. Donations accepted, credit card details would be excellent (beggars CAN be choosers?)

2005-03-22T21:42:00.000+11:00

Eureka!

I found it! The cross&diamond necklace ive been lookin high and low for! It's last year's V day gift from B, and im glad it's back with me. Imagine how appalled i was months ago when i realised it was missing, and lo and behold, it appears in one of my little outing bags just yesterday.. haha guess i took it off centuries ago when i was out. but now ive got it back! Muah *holds necklace and kisses it*. This is just another one of my blurness stories.. there's the ring left in the airplane toilet.. the missing laptop.. the passport in washing machine accident.. when did i become Miss blur? *sigh*

Also, i wonder how long it'll take for my hair to regrow till my shoulders. Loved my short do, dont get me wrong. but i get bored with hairstyles and im starting to anticipate a long shaggy styled look *laughs* grow, hair! quick! better pray i dont look 'kampung' once it's long as evidenced by J, Di, Bec, and just today, Mich.. grr..you guys are truly no good! Haha Oh well constructive criticism is great if u think of it, and there's nothin better than a bunch of girlfriends who let you know you look crap when you, well, look crap... *smile*

2005-03-19T17:18:00.000+11:00

Hao.Hao

Happy birthday Hao! Hao's been a dear friend for almost 5 years, and at one point of time was even my housemate for 2 years! Amazing how time flies innit. Yesterday night was his big night @ his place. Roast duck was yummilicious and we were all waitin to see hao wasted. Bad luck, alcho supply was low and hao didnt get hammered, although his tongue coordination started winding down *grin*... funny thing is, Sw ended up getting syok and high HIMSELF trying to get more alcho into hao (hehehe). It was real good seeing everyone again! Hao, happy 22nd and here's to a good and fulfilling year ahead for ya *hugs*

2005-03-19T14:22:00.000+11:00

Dammmmmit! I want to go to Shanghai!

afterglow

2005-03-16T23:51:00.000+11:00

afterglow

I am experiencing an afterglow after watching Afterglow. That was meant to be lame and i hope it worked *grin*. Afterglow is the name of Sarah Mclachlan's tour, and Australia was lucky enough to have her grace the people with her quirky compositions and willowy voice. I had the privilege of watching her @ Regent tonight!

There is one word to describe Sarah. Beauti-fulsome! Both as a person and singer, and a chiselled face as well. Altho it's, well, impossible to know what someone is really like just by the way they talk, and especially not in 2 hours, Sarah protrays the image of a woman at peace with herself and being an incredibly warm and genuine person. Wah! Perhaps her peace comes from her 10 year marriage to her husband and the birth of her daughter. I thought it was really sweet that she was so affectionate with her husband, talked about him, gave him credit etc during the concert itself *he is her drummist! How cool to be able to tour with your husband of all people huh? *smile* dont have to deal with the long-distance shacks, and going thru experiences together and knowing your other half is right there! bliss*

Butterfly Boucher guested Sarah's show, and I'll be picking up her CD too. V v good guitar skills, although she was a little annoying. She thought it funny that she would keep coaxing us to buy her CD @ the merchandise section! but i dont really care. Just wanna listen to her music *smile*

Sarah, of course, was the star of the night and her music was so good, i didnt want it to stop. She sings like an angel, you may not believe it, but it's true. The show ended beautifully with an encore, her singing Dirty Little Secret --> my favourite song from Afterglow :) Only bummer of the night was my slightly ill-fitting new sarah Mclachlan top *blushes*

2005-03-13T18:56:00.000+11:00

tribute.to.the.hammered

Theres been too much fun and too little geek-ing. Definitely back to more work now that the weekend is over!

How could i forget though, to pay special tribute to General Chai who just last night was stripped of her military stripes and became one of us *smile*. Lots of shots, lots of swearing and middle fingers, lots of laughter , and a huge splash (chai in pool). Funnily enough, although ive known Chai all my life and we've been thru bucketloads together, i had never seen her drunk till last night. Only HEARD of her hammered stories, never seen it happening. Suffice to say she's a handful when drunk - roll roll roll.. and very apologetic too *laughs*. but, she was suffering so badly and just couldnt puke it out. Poor baby!! I really did feel for you! But it was still good fun seeing you go DoWn! *double hug*

The night didnt end there for some of us. Josh and i got the dancing itch and headed to nextblue with ifti the alcoholic. Nice going, dearies. I sure had a v good time shaking it out *hugg*.

unfortunately, there was too much beer lastnight, and my stomach's having a bad reaction to all the gas. Gross leh.

2005-03-12T15:35:00.000+11:00

motorshow

Ok so it was a v good day @ motorshow and hanging out with the gang @ Haven & Chap. I really do love cars, and Carshows never fail to leave me satisfied and eye-washed. Although i know nothing about their engines, looking at their sleek finishes, and being a little hallucinative and schmigglish that they're mine when i have a sit in them, is priceless enough *smile*. At least for now. Adore the Mini, they have the ku-test switches and dashboard functions! Slutty chai and Mic's friend gautam love it too, its got to be everyone's little wishlist.

Michael's done a pretty good rendition of the day, so, as im too lazy to go on, just head off to his page for more...

2005-03-10T22:48:00.000+11:00

trudges

It's ironic how you can look at someone at present and not have the slighest inkling as to the tribulations or elations they faced, perhaps hours ago. I was in Self-pity mode this morning, although i maynt look like it now !!(it doesnt take me long to bounce back to my hyper self). For an hour, harsh reality bounced about me, that although i worked hard, results were not up to par. Life just comes and bites u in the arse sometimes innit *farts*.
Later in the afternoon, by a blessed turn of events, I got back my laptop which I misplaced @ Uni. At least i can comfort myself that, although disappointed with the marks, i dont have to go through the gruelling and guilt-ridden scene of telling my Dad that I lost my notebook.. AGAIN...!! whoops.. *grin*

shopaholics

2005-03-10T21:47:00.000+11:00

shopaholics

There is a distinct difference between the way a typical guy and a typical girl shops. I think adding the word TYPICAL is necessary to depict reality, that is, that some guys and girls get mixed up between the fuzzy categories behaviourly/emotionally *smiles*

Take me and my girls for example. A day of shopping is like a long awaited holiday. Paradise itself flourishes around us with each step we take as we OOHH and Ahhh to the myriads and myriads of collections of jackets,jeans,tanks and delicate shoes! even when it isnt a planned day of shopping, we manage to find a way to shop- a top snatched up here and later on we come up with meek excuse to delude ourselves its fine to buy the things we want--> 'it was on sale'!

Now, guys differ totally. Shopping is more of a one off thing, not a weekly addiction. But a good shopping expedition it usually is. When its a shopping spree, a spree it is and much needed things are packed on all the way if possible! (this is especially popular during the stocktake season). A stark difference between guys and girls too, is the money spent on a single item. Guys splurge on the big things (which they have like 3 minute attention spans on) while we girls pick up the 5 dollar trinkets. I have come to the conclusion that guys just fail to understand the highs experienced when a girl shops (neither can we understand your penchant for cars and sport jargon, so we're pretty much even *chuckle*). For those of you guys who enjoy shopping as much as the female class, Double hOots for you, it's always pleasurable shopping with you!

Lastly, i wanna dedicate this blog to darling diana, who recently acquired a fascinating addiction for E-bay.... Dont buy yourself poor *smile*

the.road.diverged

2005-03-09T00:00:00.000+11:00

emotional.fool.with.money.on.my.mind

Went to the careers fair at Uni today and got thinking about how all of us are headed towards a diverged path very soon, what with most of us graduating by the end of this year. What's to happen next? more fooling around? more studying for the geeky ones? stepping into the working world (for us normal bunnies)?

I think being the youngest in my family has led me to delude myself in a security blanket that i dont have a care in the world (oh bliss!). Im learning the hard way, though, that things dont just fall into my lap with a snap! *oh bugger*. Ive realised that if you really want something, you gotta put in more than enough efforts *some of you should, at this point, be going Hello? did u just fall from the sky?* the grades, the rejections for articled clerkship --> working in australia is no easy wiggie.

Sure hope im banging on the right doors with corp/tax.. Today's openings @ Career Fair @ KPMG, E&Y, PWC etc seem to cater lots for Corp/tax/finance. They say Corp Law is where the dollars are, and yes, i know it's shallow (quit pretending you're not out to make money too!), but $ and success, is what motivates me. 'more money more money' <-- slogan originators, you know who you are, and i just want to tell you, your slogan is starting to rub off on me!! *no good!*

2005-03-07T00:29:00.000+11:00

religious.anecdotes

Di's blog has churned some persistent thoughts about religion in my own little (or big?) head which just wont go away like a persistent little bugger mosquitoe..In many ways, what Di says rings much truth --> that people 'lose objectivity' when they're consumed by very strong personal religious beliefs. No pun intended (and hope the religion-FBIs dont come after me *wobbles*). I have come across many staunch Christians myself in life (and mine's not even a long and experienced life yet) and i must admit, at times their passionate preach, prayers and hands in the air thing scare me. Dont get me wrong. I completely respect another's choice of being 101% devotees of their religion. If anything, their strength and devotion impress me very very much.

I do, though, feel that some devotees are not mindful of the rest of us and our different opinions. The mind's just too closed. some really strong opinions may just impose on the rest of us. I myself have had a few bad experiences with such people (im a Buddhist by family descend). (1) those people who come by with pamphlets and go 'Do you know God?' and start telling you that if you dont you wont be headed to the blue skies... (2) a vague experience back in a Catholic church in Sgt where i was in a room and was pressured to embrace him.. and i was only Five or so!! ..NOW, i personally feel that if youre gonna believe in God, its gotta be by your own accord. It's even a reverse psychology thing *grin*. People have been 'saved' and lives have changed with the acceptance of Jesus, i know, and that's so wonderful and amazing, but until one is ready, perhaps prodding should be gentle?

Since then, i have not been inside the church (not because im avoiding it, it just never came up), until about maybe half a year ago when I went to one in Sydney. If anything, the band was aweeeeSsome (Triple Hoots!)--> drums, electric guitars, bass guitars and a keyboard (sorry i just light up at the sight of them *grins*). The experience was a little bit surreal, maybe because i was seeing how christians preach and pray for the first time as a fully aware adult (rather than a mere 5 year old kid). At times, it felt a little 'weird' and like i hardly belonged, but thank goodness for the support of loved ones, the single link between me and the Church. I know how much B would like me to embrace Christianity (sometimes when i face obstacles and get down, he jokes that i need some 'saving' the cheek of him! *grin*) but im glad that B and his family are understanding, and dont push me, although they tell me how great God is. Perhaps they are the 'good bunch' who know when to give others their space (or we'd scurry off like raccoons into the bushes *smiles*). I am totally happy to listen and absorb from anyone, but i guess at this point, im still a free-thinker........ for now.....

OC so cheesy

2005-03-05T12:59:00.000+11:00

OC.so.cheesy!

ok, those of u who are gonna watch ep. 14 and dont want me to spoil it for u, DONT READ! and those who dont watch OC.. the next para. is gonna be a waste of your time hehe... buttt here's wat ive got to say -->>> Episode 14 so cannot make it man.. the way seth and summer got back together again sooo cheesy!! the spiderman episode? hello?! *smile* guess i just thought seth and summer possess that all consuming great love between them and they ought to reunite with a big Bang*.. mic you are pretty cheesy... okay..but the scene where summer left Zac was soo heart-wrenching! it in fact serves as a lesson in real life for us.. 'truth be told'. feelings cant be forced. if there's no reciprocation and his/her heart's somewhere else, u know what to do. Some people, sadly, have trouble doing this (definitely no easy feat) and turn into loons and obsessed stalkers.. a friend once said, 'the hardest thing is loving someone for a period of time and having to come to terms with the fact that you are not meant for each other'.. anyhows, Summer rox!! great body, great smile, great attitude, love her (but Alex is still my favourite OC character *smile*)

Had drinks with my crew last nite @ Chappelli's. BIG hoots to big gun, ju*** josh, BB becky and Bustin' ben! its real nice hanging out late at night jus talkin about any crap under the sun, which we seem to do alot. Luv it! what would i do without my slutties? *hugs*. and right as we stepped out of the cafe a car crashed into another in front of it.. and tried to run off! but couldnt get away *evil grin*

La li la.. was driving Josh and a couple of other people nuts with my little subject selection dilemma but now all's resolved! it'll be International Law, with Summer Shanghai still in contemplation. Woopie... had a couple of friends telling me Shanghai is soo fun, hmm so i guess the whole should-i-go-to-shanghai-should-i-should-i? Saga continues... Maybe i should have a poll for this!

2005-03-03T12:46:00.000+11:00

PR.in.5.days

A friend told me yesterday that someone she knows got his/her PR in 5 days. FIVE days!! Outrageous, but true. And he/she did it all herself without a lawyer. Considering B has been waiting for his PR for more than 8 months, hearing this evoked one word in my head --> down right UNFAIR! At the end of the day, we are totally at DIMIA's mercy.

** It's beau-ti-full Ce's birthday... One big birthday hugz for you! Don't get any older! *grin*

Personality.cocktail

2005-03-01T21:53:00.000+11:00

Personality.cocktail

How to make a huishan

Ingredients:
3 parts intelligence
3 parts crazyiness
3 parts beauty

Method:
Combine in a tall glass half filled with crushed ice. Add a little cocktail umbrella and a dash of lustfulness

Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com

What is your Personality Cocktail? A friend linked me to this little cocktail test which i found amusin'. Go on, find out what you're mixed and made of! *smile*

PS: Guess the tall glass does reflect myself abit, but if only the intelligence part was apparent in my grades *deflated whizz*

provocative photocopier

2005-03-01T21:04:00.000+11:00

Provocative.Photocopier

I'm wasted from exhaustion! the sweltering heat has zapped all the energy outta me. spent three hours photocopying with Bec and Di @ Provocative Photocopier, in an effort to thrift on textbooks *gulp*. Ok, why do i say 'provocative.photocopier'? Because the photocopy shop owner Really provoked me. To begin with, he refused to give us a discount even though we printed 1840 pages altogether. That annoyed me enough (and there i was thinkin what a sweet old man he was). But the cincher was him Leeching off us. The man had the CHEEK to photocopy an extra copy of our textbook for his own sale purposes, and in so doing, assuming he had absolutely all right to do so from OUR book! Especially since it was our sweat and hardwork in flipping the pages painfully one by one. How slut-ful. I shan't go on more, it'll stir up pent-up raging emotions.. *grr, stratch!*

Hehe. On a lighter note, have re-applied for my National card (which had gone MIA). Which means, by the end of the week when i get it, i wont be a pauper anymore! Goodie.

academy.awards

2005-02-28T23:26:00.000+11:00

academy.awards

Gwyneth Paltrow looked hot in her dress! wow-wee. post-delivery curves certainly made her glow more than usual.

Uni has started. great seeing Uni mates again. Equity was a bore, but Fam law will be something really interesting for me. Its a cycle. More interest --> higher attention span in class --> better understanding --> wont be so clueless anymore --> better grades! HoOt. hope this formula works. My THEORY: i listen more in Fam law cos its the only class where im by myself, free from mindless chatter with people i know, or perhaps its diana's banters and distractions *kiddin*

the workload is HEAVY this semester, got to tighthen my belt, those of you out there, if you see me slipping and slacking, puh-lease do me a favour and remind me why my parents sent me to melbourne alwite? This being the last year and all i should be partying my brains out i know, but it's time to prioritise. Till then, im still on my little 'determined obsession' to do better for my final year. Let not efforts be wasted...

the.beginning.of.once.again.another.year

2005-02-27T21:16:00.000+11:00

the.beginning.of.once.again.another.year

Uni begins tomorrow! Nuff said.

668 Bourke Street

2005-02-27T00:02:00.000+11:00

668 Bourke Street

Eric&Zoey's new apartment rocks- housewarming at the BBQ pit & level 21. They have awesomeee views of a big chunk of Melbourne City, and even views of the hourly fires at Crown! and Belle the Bitch is adorable.. her fur's super soft and a warm brown colour... well later on she pee-ed and pooped in front of all her guests .. AND it also was strategically timed to occur while i was happily munching on marshmallows.. ugh.. anyhows, was great catching up with everyone!!! *hugz*

It's quite scary how everyone's graduating and leaving melbourne. I found out tonight that some from the big group have gone back for good. I didnt even know.. 'where's Tat?'.. 'he's graduated and left'! No way! It's nostalgia working at our hearts. Guess it's gonna be a stronger kind of Nostalgia by the end of the year, which will definitely be hard to deal with for people with weak hearts like myself

tai tai & uncles

2005-02-26T15:31:00.000+11:00

Tai-tai.and.uncles

8 of us hooked up in pairs for mahjong last nite at becky's! I was actually half asleep. si-fu becky had to deal with my blur state--> i missed 2 of josh's tiles, and in another round, ended up with only 12 tiles *shock horror*. our starting figure was what- 10 cents?? too little, people! next time, one buck! anyhow, the best team for the night turned out to be.. The UNCLes! hoot! not bad, consdering they just sat there in silence without strategising between themselves. the power of physical approximity..

there was another bimbotic event to the night. J and i felt like idiots after we did something real dumb. it was a friday night, hence pretty impossible to find a parking spot in the city. we spent like an hour circling LT Collins n Queens & were pretty much desperate for a spot. At one point, we were waiting at a non-parking spot while waiting for someone to shift their car. it took us minutes after we left the spot (which now had been taken), to realise it REALLY was a PARKING spot! the damnness... both of us are still feeling kinda stupid about it.. grin

tech savvy

2005-02-25T19:35:00.000+11:00

tech.savvy

Just dawned on me that its mostly singaporeans who blog. are sporeans just more tech savvy than msians? cough..

had a little chat about female-female bonding with a friend. one point was that it really makes a difference for 2 people to share personal episodes. confiding tends to bring them that extra inch closer--> *two hearts beating as one* apparently.. hehe..!! couldnt agree more.. even two acquaintances who have known each other for years on a hi-bye basis can get together one fine day and wham! one good late night talk and youre solid. when you go beyond idle banter and small talk, u know uve gotten past that initial stage. Same goes for male-female platonic bonding i think --> talkin about your experiences somehow threads u together. wish i could say the same for male-male bonding tho!! let's see.. lots of drinkin, cars, turbo engines, soccer, listening to ah-glee (ugly) fellas broadcasting their latest stud-like escapades & playing bball/foosball/geeky comp games or sumtin.. sounds sooo shallow? no comment... grin..

the apartment's wafting of chinese herbs aroma.. Josh!!!

Uni's beginning, everyone's flocking back, cassey my babe is back in melbourne HOot! cant wait to see everyone again...!

maiden.voyage

2005-02-24T15:22:00.000+11:00

maiden.voyage

Hello hello. Apparently its kinda late to start blogging. People usually start blogging in high school or so. cant help it, im just a late bloomer *grin*. Blame it on the idle week before semester starts, and the influence of alluring, hilarious n enticing blogs by fellowmates, i think, i might just start blogging! and ill try my best to keep it up even when law work comes crashing unto me.

Never thought blogging would be so challenging. But it's been fun fiddling with HTML.. ya i wonder why i wanna use the Cam blogskin and make things difficult for myself.. super itchy butt *smile*. But i dont mind. Have always liked Cam and the smoky eyes are hoot-worthy. Here's to BLOGGING and a good year *clank* - beer bottles