I touch myself

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Sweetness

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Rolling in the deep

Sent Nicole off at the airport just now and wow..mini reunion, man.

Though we are of the same age, Nicole started off as my student. Being older, she played a maternal role to everyone...even to me. Though she wasnt good in her studies (she already has a degree in communications from Thailand and was in TMC for fun), she made sure everyone else did their job. She reminded everyone about classes, initiated gatherings and all that stuff. During that one year she was in my class, there was never a dull moment in class. She rallied everyone along and the morale was the highest during her batch. It made teaching so worthwhile. It was a joy to go to work every day. Then she and her gang graduated and we all moved on to become good pals. She and Sarah (another former student) even joined me to Tioman last year and we had an awesome time doing...nothing. Okay, not really nothing-nothing, but ate and stoned the whole 3 days.

One of the main reasons why Sarah and I brought her there was also because a couple of months earlier, Nicole lost her ex-boyfriend - lost as in passed away. She was so traumatised because they were both still in love with each other and the only reason they separated was that Nicole wanted to stay in Singapore to continue her studies and he was too busy starting out his career. So anyway, one morning we found out that the guy passed away because of some sudden organ failure. We all felt so sad for her. We kind of knew him because she would always talk about him and show us his MTVs (he's kind of a Thai singer..celebrity) so yeah...we were all upset. I suggested the trip later just so that she could just chill. I think one of those nights we were there, we heard her crying in her sleep.

Sigh.



Anyway, Nicole Thitiporn Wangrattanparkdee. We all love you and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. You were our sunshine and your optimism was a bright spark in our dreary lives. We'll miss you and...we'll see each other soon.






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Jack and Diane

Caught The Lincoln Lawyer just now and though I felt it wasnt as good as his A Time To Kill, Matthey McCoughnahey did all right in this movie. As sceptical as I was at the beginning, I actually enjoyed myself. As for Ryan Philippe, well...not much of an actor, is he?

Anyway...

The one film which I have been waiting for quite a while now is this.



This is going to be funny, sweet and sad at the same time. And oh, the innocence. Coming out this Thursday. Yay!


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Strip me

Caught Rachel McAdams in Morning Glory just now and while it didn't do anything to justify (or condemn) media accountability (or lack of it), it was still highly entertaining.



Makes me miss going back to the industry.

Dear phone, please start ringing.


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T-shirt

What am I going to do with my life?

Too many t-shirts and gawd..too many shoes!

Why do I have these many t-shirts and shoes when God only gives us 1 (fat) torso and only 2 feet?

All this cotton and leather!


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Wherever you will go

Thanks to ...whatever I had ... I'm feeling a bit trippy. And oh, corny/cheesy. It's a very weird combination and right now, I'm hoping that this mug of warm Milo can settle this little bit funny feeling.

Oh look, a unicorn!!!



So lately, been wondering
Who will be there to take my place
When I'm gone you'll need love
To light the shadows on your face
If a great wave shall fall and fall upon us all
Then between the sand and stone
Could you make it on your own

If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go

And maybe, I'll find out
A way to make it back someday
To watch you, to guide you
Through the darkest of your days
If a great wave shall fall and fall upon us all
Then I hope there's someone out there
Who can bring me back to you

If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go

Run away with my heart
Run away with my hope
Run away with my love

I know now, just quite how
My life and love might still go on
In your heart, in your mind
I'll stay with you for all of time

If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go

If I could turn back time
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could make you mine
I'll go wherever you will go
I'll go wherever you will go


Ah...what do we do with Sunday?


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Loser like me

"As you had been scheduled classes on 25/04 afternoon and evening, you cannot claim offset on that day unless someone is able to stand in your classes.

Regards,
Resource Planning"


Fuck your mother.

What's the point of accummulating offsets (due to working beyond what's necessary) when I have problem "redeeming" them?

Fuck your mother.

You leave me no choice but to use my leave.

But I am not happy with this so..fuck your mother one more time.


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He got game

Havent been awed by an advertisement for a damn long time.

This...just got me floored.



Bring out the trackies and hoodies!!


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There must be an angel (playing with my heart)

Last week I wrote this and wished for Kylie to be well enough to perform in Singapore again.

Well, I cannot wait so...I have planned to meet her in Perth for her Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour come June 22nd. It's going to be her last date and pitstop for this tour and I think it's going to be awesome.





It was very impromptu. Old mate Shari who is staying in Perth posted a shout-out on Facebook...I answered...she bought the concert tickets...and I will be crashing over come June.

I havent got my flight tickets yet but I will get them soon. I am not sure about work. If I were to stay in TooMuchCrap, it would be audit season. If I were to be in a new job, I'm not sure how the situation's going to be...

...but, I do know that it is exciting to be reckless. I haven't been feeling any excitement lately.


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Bad side of the moon

While I was teaching in class yesterday, one Filipino student said there was an earthquake in Japan and parts of Philippines. Few minutes later, we found out there was a major tsunami happening in Japan and Pacific coastal areas.

This is what happened.




Earth and its idiosyncracies.

Thoughts to those affected.


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Summer rain

Almost 0530hrs and it has been raining for the past 5-6hrs. I am having an irritating chesty cough...might be asthma, I wouldnt know.

The rain is making me depressed.

And it is not because I dont have a nice blanket. I dont have but that is not the point.

Just something about pre-dawn showers which makes me feel so...melancholic.

Oh well.

I need a muse.


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Viva forever

Just for the record...Barca won 3-1 with an aggregate of 4-3.

Thank you, Spain.
Your football is beautiful.


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Mas que nada

There are two teams I support strongl. Manchester United is a traditional choice (hahahaha!) because it's passed down in the family and the other one...for sentimentality reason...is Barcelona.

Right now, Barcelona are leading 1 goal to nothing against Arsenal in their 2nd 'Final 16' match and I think the father and I just woke up the whole neighbourhood.

Okay second half.


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No one to depend on

The brother, the sis-in-law, the father and I attended Santana's concert at the Indoor Stadium last night. This was the setlist.

1.Lord's Prayer / Yaleo
2.Singing Wings, Crying Beasts / Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen
3.Oye Como Va
4.Maria Maria
5.Foo Foo
6.Corazón Espinado
7.Jingo
8.Europa
9.Batuka / No One To Depend On
10.Evil Ways / A Love Supreme
11.Sunshine of Your Love
12.Smooth / Dame Tu Amor

Encore:
13.Woodstock Chant
14.Soul Sacrifice
15.Bridegroom / Into the Night
16.Love, Peace & Happiness / Freedom


I ordered a Woodstock Tshirt in January on ebay but...it's still not here. So I wore my 'Never Trust A Hippie' tshirt haha.




The concert was fantastic as always (I saw him in 2008). It started at 2030hrs sharp and ended only at 2300hrs. Great stuff. The brother and SIL left at 2230hrs ... guess it wasnt really their thing but damn..I wish it didnt end. At least until I heard Samba Pa Ti but looking at the setlist above, we know now that it wasnt in their intention to play that. Oh well.



Here's Santana in a "transcendental" state haha..





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Put your hands up (if you feel love)

Say whatever you want about her singing ability...I don't care. Half of the people out there cannot sing, or perform, either. She still sings like an angel, albeit a slightly squeaky one sometimes. Kylie, to me, is queen because she is genuine and her warmth is infectious. Her love oozes out of her pore and though she is sexy, she is never ever vulgar.



I love the part where she said something about reinvention. It's organic and that is something I cannot relate to Madonna. Kylie's connection with humanity is authentic and best, she doesnt have to show her charity work or run down to Malawi or Adis Ababa (or wherever!) to show "Hey, I'm a kind superstar!"

You're a genuine sweetheart, Miss Minogue. I wish you well beyond the 5-year cancer remission. I wish you live long and well enough to come and see us here again in Singapore.

We love.


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Goodbye is all we have

I have been watching so many films these past few months - both in the name of Academy Awards and work. Each show always stirs some kind of a reaction but seldom depression. That changed when I caught Never Let Me Go this afternoon.



Crap.

Life is so unfair.

*weeps*


P/S: Carey Mulligan's role is just so familiar.


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Goodbye girl

1130hrs Sat 5th March.

On bus to work...just sent off Gladys off at the airport. she's bound for Manila and then to Canada for good. when she finally checked in, I thought a little part of me died as well.

That was tough. To be separated by great distance from a dear friend. I hope we'll meet again in the near future.

Okay stop crying.

Bus is full.


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A song for mama

Here's wishing Weiling a Happy 31st and...Happy 53rd to the mother!

Went out for dinner with the 'rents, sis, cousins and auntie and I treated them at Bali Thai, Nex. For some reason, we didnt snap pictures with the birthday girl. This is the only picture to remind us of the dinner.


Oh yeah!

And...I also got this for her.





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Ode to a friend

Bloody soap on a rope.
My cough has escalated again.
The sniffles and congestion are back.
Happy March, people.

This Satuday, A-Go-Go (fine, her name's Gladys Hrabi!) will depart Singapore. She has been here for 2-3 years, after coming from wow wow Mindanao, Philippines. Minda-freaking-nao, man. I know someone from Mindanao!

Anyway, this Friday she is going back home for a few days before before embarking on a new phase of life in Winnipeg, Canada. She will be joining her Canuck hubby (the last I checked, 'Canuck' wasnt a derogatory term), Kevin, and yeah...she's going to be there for good. Big stuff happening for our friend and well, I know I am going to miss her badly. She's like...another sister from another mother, man. Did I say I'm going to miss her? I am going to miss her!










Going to miss you, babe. You're one of those few who made my life at work and outside bearable. Those wild nights and barely sober days will always be cherished.

So here's to a new life and may you find happiness and comfort. We may be continents away but hey, there's always MSN/YM and who knows...maybe I will finally have a reason to have Skype.

God bless.


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