This is my last post for the year.
I am still in Ubud, Bali...with Nani and Shari (plus her family). Am getting depressed cause I still haven't settled any of the articles and read the books/magazine that I brought.
What have I been doing?
I've been sleeping till 11am and then out by 1300hrs to eat, walk around all the way till 2200hrs. Been getting massage, facial, and stuff...nothing really substantial. I woke up to a glorious view of paddy fields and yet, inspiration eludes me.
That makes me wonder --> probably my last wonderment of the year.
One doesn't have to go somewhere to get inspirations. You tell yourself you want to see the sea, the mountains, foreign cultures to feel rejuvenated...to feel inspired but I have done that but it doesnt mean anything to me if my mindset isnt right. Or maybe the people you are with.
So I guess...if I am at home right now, maybe inspiration will come. I dont have to be at Machu Piccu...but haha you never can tell, right?
Anyway, 2011 has been an interesting year. Left my comfort zone of TMC, jumped into a lion's den immediately after, experienced a whole gamut of emotions, lost friends to geographical locations (you, Gladys!) and marriages, battled anxiety, handled depression and bipolarity ... and all these are not even ending with the year end.
What am I looking forward to?
More peaceful, calmer times I hope. My world has been getting quite noisy lately (or is it just the voices in my head?) and I look forward for more time for self-reflection. Am not looking for inspiration, just introspection.
Or maybe love. That's always a good thing, right? Love?
I'm turning 32 in 21 days and that's Bridget Jones' age, right?
New year...turning 32...I'm just going to let things flow. Nothing drastic obviously. Am just not going to sweat the small things. Join me.
Happy New Year my good friends.
May we have better fortune, health and prosperity.
May goodness prevail on us.
Amin.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
12hrs
Need to be at Terminal 1 in 12 hours' time...to Bali.
As usual, clothes are strewn everywhere in the room but never in the bag. Havent changed currency but the father gave me a million rupiahs...maybe an advanced birthday present..who knows. Just take, right? It's like $140, you know.
Thank you.
I feel blessed.
I have to pack my laptop - Mandela. I have 8 stories to produce by Jan 3rd.
Life is sweet and cruel at the same time.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
No one mourns the wicked
Meiling had a hotel room at Rendezvous Hotel and she asked me to crash. So yesterday...on Xmas...I joined her in the evening there. Then we went to see Wicked at MBs after that. Show's awesome of course.
Am laying on the sofa...feeling nostalgic about the year which is about to pass. Going to Bali on wednesday tikl the new year but I have tons to do and bring..it's disgusting.
Why...how...did I get myself into this?
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Don't be late
I'm not a Christian but Christmas time has always been kind of nostalgic for me in so many ways. It's during this time that the father has his bonus and growing up, it was the time we could go Orchard Road and buy something we really wanted. It was the time I could get pretty dresses, take pictures with Christmas decor and have a nice time.
Growing up, my first real job had me spinning Yuletide tunes during the season down at Rediffusion. I spent 2 Christmas there and I was the one always on duty then. I remember being alone and playing all the gospels and hymnns on the eve. The Xmas tree would be on my left and the room would be so festive and smelling of pine.
Good times. Life was so much simpler than.
For I am nothing but a postmodernist.
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Growing up, my first real job had me spinning Yuletide tunes during the season down at Rediffusion. I spent 2 Christmas there and I was the one always on duty then. I remember being alone and playing all the gospels and hymnns on the eve. The Xmas tree would be on my left and the room would be so festive and smelling of pine.
Good times. Life was so much simpler than.
For I am nothing but a postmodernist.
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Dream a dream
This reminded me of the time I was younger, reckless and restless.
Ironic time.
Elysium.
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Ironic time.
Elysium.
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Monday, December 19, 2011
6 pence none the richer
Congratulations for lasting 6 months.
Survive another 6 and we'll go to Italia to contemplate on life.
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Friday, December 16, 2011
3
Highlights of 3rd day:
- dim sum lunch
- duk ling junk boat ride
- spending money at Mongkok
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Colours of my life
Day 1 highlights...
The Ngong Ping cable car ride
Dinner
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Cold winter
GOt back from work and hour ago...and I've yet to pack for my Hong Kong trip. Need to be at Terminal 1 at 0630hrs. The thought of it makes my stomach churn.
Then...I realised I didnt bring home the e-ticket from the office. The stomach churned more. Was this close to crying and asking my dad to go with me to office cause I just want someone to go with me. Then...Lauren told me she had a printer.
Thank Lord...thank Lauren...thank my sister who is right now on her way to Lauren's place to get my e-ticket from her. Thanks everybody, thanks.
Now...I shall do my packing.
I dont like going on a business trip.
It makes me sick knowing that there's nothing pleasurable about it.
Plus...it's 12 degrees in HK...in the day. I cannot imagine the night.
It's okay if you have friends to keep you warm (metaphorically and physically) but I'm going with a celeb and her family and I'll be alone in the room.
Nevertheless, let's make the best use of it, I guess.
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Then...I realised I didnt bring home the e-ticket from the office. The stomach churned more. Was this close to crying and asking my dad to go with me to office cause I just want someone to go with me. Then...Lauren told me she had a printer.
Thank Lord...thank Lauren...thank my sister who is right now on her way to Lauren's place to get my e-ticket from her. Thanks everybody, thanks.
Now...I shall do my packing.
I dont like going on a business trip.
It makes me sick knowing that there's nothing pleasurable about it.
Plus...it's 12 degrees in HK...in the day. I cannot imagine the night.
It's okay if you have friends to keep you warm (metaphorically and physically) but I'm going with a celeb and her family and I'll be alone in the room.
Nevertheless, let's make the best use of it, I guess.
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
It will rain
Not everyone is interested in fervently wishing to settle down, get married or whatever's related. But to those who are, I have nothing but smiles, nods and "yay"s for you.
Tiffany rings or not, it's fine. You can buy your own. If you want it bad, and he's not buying, stop fretting and buy it yourself. Come on. If you are hungry, and no one is cooking for you, do you let yourself starve?
I dont get it. Okay..fine..if it comes from a lover, guess it has more value but is it worth to hem and haw? and be all hopeful and miserable? No. Seriously, get a life.
Oh...those who are attached/married/being made a mistress, congratulations. Just dont think I need help desperately just cause I'm single, yeah? Relationships break, divorces happen and AIDS kill...so before you gloat about your 'perfect' lives, dont. Just wish the best for everyone and everything...
...afterall, who are we to judge if someone's life is complete or otherwise.
Time for El Clasico.
Go Messi!
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Tiffany rings or not, it's fine. You can buy your own. If you want it bad, and he's not buying, stop fretting and buy it yourself. Come on. If you are hungry, and no one is cooking for you, do you let yourself starve?
I dont get it. Okay..fine..if it comes from a lover, guess it has more value but is it worth to hem and haw? and be all hopeful and miserable? No. Seriously, get a life.
Oh...those who are attached/married/being made a mistress, congratulations. Just dont think I need help desperately just cause I'm single, yeah? Relationships break, divorces happen and AIDS kill...so before you gloat about your 'perfect' lives, dont. Just wish the best for everyone and everything...
...afterall, who are we to judge if someone's life is complete or otherwise.
Time for El Clasico.
Go Messi!
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
Total eclipse of the heart
It's beautiful.
We're gonna have a great new year.
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Solemn Moslem
My cousin got married at a mosque down in Sengkang this morning. Here I was with the auntie.
I know the hair's showing but I couldnt bring myself to wear the whole proper shebang. Not yet anyway.
Tomorrow's the banquet...but tonight is the El Clasico.
Err....
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Thursday, December 08, 2011
Lagu Teman
I havent been updating...duh.
KL trip was a freaking riot. A tiring riot. Reached at 1am and was picked up by Eileen and Papi. By the time Jing, Des and I settled ourselves nicely in their living room, it was already 4.30am. Next day we headed to Mid-Valley for brunch and then to sing our asses off from 2-6pm. That night supper was crazy. Chilli crab was epic!
Sunday was the first time I ever been to The Curve. Nice. Shall go there again next time. Soon it was time to board the bus home at 4.30pm and well...that's it. Epic lepak holiday, right?
Next week is Hong Kong. Work-related, so you dont have to envy me. You can if you want but...you dont have to. Haha. After Hong Kong, it will be Bali. Cant wait to see Shari and her gang. Yay.
That's the quick update for now. Let me leave you with a new favourite Malay song..haha!
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KL trip was a freaking riot. A tiring riot. Reached at 1am and was picked up by Eileen and Papi. By the time Jing, Des and I settled ourselves nicely in their living room, it was already 4.30am. Next day we headed to Mid-Valley for brunch and then to sing our asses off from 2-6pm. That night supper was crazy. Chilli crab was epic!
Sunday was the first time I ever been to The Curve. Nice. Shall go there again next time. Soon it was time to board the bus home at 4.30pm and well...that's it. Epic lepak holiday, right?
Next week is Hong Kong. Work-related, so you dont have to envy me. You can if you want but...you dont have to. Haha. After Hong Kong, it will be Bali. Cant wait to see Shari and her gang. Yay.
That's the quick update for now. Let me leave you with a new favourite Malay song..haha!
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Friday, December 02, 2011
Let's ride...let's ride...
...on Aeroline and off to Kuala Lumpur again tonight.
Together with Jing and Des, we're gonna meet Eileen there.
Back on Sunday.
Shalom.
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Together with Jing and Des, we're gonna meet Eileen there.
Back on Sunday.
Shalom.
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