Okay. I am loving the length of the wig. Guess I'll be keeping my hair long then. I feel young with this 'do.
Urgh.
Can my hair grow to this length by next week?
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Again.
Okay. I am loving the length of the wig. Guess I'll be keeping my hair long then. I feel young with this 'do.
Urgh.
Can my hair grow to this length by next week?
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Who got a gun?
Janie!
Ladies and gentlemen...Aerosmith!
I was swimming with Jing at Yio Chu Kang around 5pm when Sheda told me her hubby had to forego a pair of Aerosmith tickets because he had a work meeting to attend to...and she asked if I wanted them. The catch was that I had to collect the tickets from Syah (Sheda's hubby) at Robertson Quay.
I called my dad to see if he was interested to go. Alas, he said it was too last minute and he was tired and groggu from his nap. Lucky Jing could accompany me. Yay.
After a quick dinner, Jing and I cabbed down to Robertson Quay (7.45pm), got the tickets, cabbed to Gardens By the Bay (8.15pm) and was ready in the 'arena' by 8.20pm.
The opening act - Euphoria Audio (eeks what a name!) - did a 30-minute stint. They were okay, maybe bordering on trying-too-hard, I feel. But maybe that is just me.
Steve Tyler and gang only appeared at 9.40pm. Gosh. When they finally appeared, all was forgiven, I guess. He pranced, preened and playfully flirted with the audience. His voice...well..CD-like quality. His face? Well-stretched and leathery, haha.
It all ended two hours later and boy, I am glad to finally be home. After my 7km run yesterday, the swim earlier and standing/jiggling around for two hours at the concert, my legs really feel busted.
Time to rest these old bones.
...but there's the Champion's League final. Urgh.
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Ladies and gentlemen...Aerosmith!
I was swimming with Jing at Yio Chu Kang around 5pm when Sheda told me her hubby had to forego a pair of Aerosmith tickets because he had a work meeting to attend to...and she asked if I wanted them. The catch was that I had to collect the tickets from Syah (Sheda's hubby) at Robertson Quay.
I called my dad to see if he was interested to go. Alas, he said it was too last minute and he was tired and groggu from his nap. Lucky Jing could accompany me. Yay.
After a quick dinner, Jing and I cabbed down to Robertson Quay (7.45pm), got the tickets, cabbed to Gardens By the Bay (8.15pm) and was ready in the 'arena' by 8.20pm.
The opening act - Euphoria Audio (eeks what a name!) - did a 30-minute stint. They were okay, maybe bordering on trying-too-hard, I feel. But maybe that is just me.
Steve Tyler and gang only appeared at 9.40pm. Gosh. When they finally appeared, all was forgiven, I guess. He pranced, preened and playfully flirted with the audience. His voice...well..CD-like quality. His face? Well-stretched and leathery, haha.
It all ended two hours later and boy, I am glad to finally be home. After my 7km run yesterday, the swim earlier and standing/jiggling around for two hours at the concert, my legs really feel busted.
Time to rest these old bones.
...but there's the Champion's League final. Urgh.
###
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Verdict
It all boiled down to these - two academic institutions, one edutainment centre.
I have made up my mind and will go with one of the institutions instead. I'll be back dealing with teenagers and young adults and I cannot wait to get the party started. I chose this because the location is near home and I can save a lot on transport.
Of course, I also believe in nurturing the young, sharing values and experiences with them. I think, even though I will be an educator, I will really learn a lot from these special ones as well. And although my holiday plans will be compromised (my leave days fall on school holidays), I still feel that it will all be worthy in the end :)
I have made up my mind and will go with one of the institutions instead. I'll be back dealing with teenagers and young adults and I cannot wait to get the party started. I chose this because the location is near home and I can save a lot on transport.
Of course, I also believe in nurturing the young, sharing values and experiences with them. I think, even though I will be an educator, I will really learn a lot from these special ones as well. And although my holiday plans will be compromised (my leave days fall on school holidays), I still feel that it will all be worthy in the end :)
Watch out.
Miss Mona is back.
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Absence of light is the necessary part
Perth was wonderful as always. Got reacquainted to old things and introduced to the new ones. Will I ever get sick of Western Australia? Are you kidding me? I still haven't explored many of the places there.
But you know what the best parts were?
In sequence:
- to find your dad waiting at the arrival gate even though it was almost midnight
- to see your dad buying for you Mcnuggets even though it was almost midnight
- to get news that you've gotten 3 job offers upon switching on phone at midnight
- to discuss life with your dad at McDonalds, over Mcnuggets, at midnight.
The best part of travelling for me?
The part where I come home :)
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But you know what the best parts were?
In sequence:
- to find your dad waiting at the arrival gate even though it was almost midnight
- to see your dad buying for you Mcnuggets even though it was almost midnight
- to get news that you've gotten 3 job offers upon switching on phone at midnight
- to discuss life with your dad at McDonalds, over Mcnuggets, at midnight.
The best part of travelling for me?
The part where I come home :)
###
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Perth story
Day 2 in Perth and I could not pass up the chance to have a little lie-down session at the beautiful park down in Fremantle.
Just chilling today. Went to the market, bought some nuts, headed to Cicerello's for seafood chowder and just roamed around. Life is good. No money to shop...but good otherwise.
Day 1 saw me 'lepak'-ing at a new place - Hillarys Boat Harbour. First time I came to this place and boy, I am in love.
The laidback vibe..the water..the boats and the various eateries are just great sighta for sore eyes I cant wait to bring my parents here. They would love it. Think they will not want to go home!
Tomorrow, I shall head to Busselton. I have been there before but only for a while. Tomorrow I will spend the wholw afternoon there.
Hope the great weather remains.
17C, ya'll!
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Rejeter
6th one.
Though my eyes deny the mist, my heart is weeping and bleeding from the cuts. Afterall, there is only so much pain a soul can take.
I have always been rational and collected. Though I do have crazy impulses once in a while, I usually like to live my life in a systematic order (it may get chaotic but there is still order).
But no matter how much I plan, how many alternative solutions and conclusions I have, they are mean jack squat without His will.
So God, I have done my best.
Now...please guide me to see what is ahead.
:(
###
Though my eyes deny the mist, my heart is weeping and bleeding from the cuts. Afterall, there is only so much pain a soul can take.
I have always been rational and collected. Though I do have crazy impulses once in a while, I usually like to live my life in a systematic order (it may get chaotic but there is still order).
But no matter how much I plan, how many alternative solutions and conclusions I have, they are mean jack squat without His will.
So God, I have done my best.
Now...please guide me to see what is ahead.
:(
###
Burst
Read.
http://jamesrusselllingerfelt.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/date-a-boy-who-travels/
Whoever and wherever you are, I just want to say this:
My passport and I are ready.
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http://jamesrusselllingerfelt.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/date-a-boy-who-travels/
Whoever and wherever you are, I just want to say this:
My passport and I are ready.
###
Monday, May 13, 2013
Great years...and greater ones ahead
Thank you, Alex Ferguson.
Now, go enjoy the vacation you have rightfully deserved. No more suffering with the team *nudge nudge*.
I'll miss our late nights together...you at the dugout chewing your gum, me by the TV chewing my nails.
Live your life.
Be well.
###
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Ibuku
"Bonda, akhirnya terbongkar jua rahsia tangisan dan gurindam keramat kasih sayangmu."
I love you, Mak.
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Sister's keeper
Wow. Three months passed so fast. Seems like it was yesterday that I was slaving away, fearing that I might just keel over and die from anxiety attacks at my work desk.
Yes, I did feel that way and while you might think that I was being overdramatic - how tough could the life of an entertainment writer/paparazzi be? - I cannot deny that was how I really felt day-in and day-out. Consumed by anxiety, paranoia and with self-esteem of an unpopular, pimply fat kid with a poofy outlandish dress at senior prom. When all these internal grievances manifested themselves into physical pains and diseases, I knew it was time to stop.
Actually I was expecting to go back to full-time employment in April. But pfft...like that did happen. Some hits and (mostly) misses I am experiencing but I am glad the parents are really not nagging. Well, they are not but my bills and medical invoices are screaming to be paid. So yes, the shenanigans have to stop real soon. Besides, time spent at home is time wasted not travelling. And for me, it is via travelling that I get to enrich myself. Bloody vicious circle of life, I must say.
Anyway, I am travelling down under in about 10 days' time. It's a bizarre situation, really, and under normal circumstances, I wouldnt even dare to dream of going back to Perth. However, this is not a normal circumstance because it involves my godsister, the ever eccentric Bee.
Bee has been working her ass off for 2 years (dont doubt me; she usually works at least 12 hours a day, 7 days a week...except when she is on staycation during public holidays or festive seasons) and she really needs her break before she turns cuckoo. She was supposed to go to Scandinavia with a couple of friends but they couldnt make it in the end and a heavy workload doesnt allow her to escape beyond a week. Next best choice for her is to head to Perth cause she loves that city and there are a few places in Western Australia she has been dying to go to.
So yes, she chose Perth. However, Bee is the sort who doesnt like to travel alone and would like to have a companion with whom she can share her thoughts with. She knew how much Perth meant to me and so, she invited me along on her adventure. Strangely, she only asked me an hour after she purchased her flight ticket online. Hah. Her messages/calls roused me from slumber. We didnt even discuss the date (she's going on the 18th-24th May). But those were not the big issues. The issues were:
- I am unemployed
- I dont have spare cash (well, technically, I dont know when my $$ will run out!)
- My parents will kill me if they know I'm going away cause I tell them I have no $$
- I have a medical appointment with TB Clinic on the 22nd
- (Have I said it already?) I am unemployed
So in my groggy state, I was somewhat arguing (at least that's what I could remember myself rambling about) with her but she said she really didnt want to be all alone and she knew how much I really love Perth. She said she would pay for the airfare, accommodation, everything. I just had to turn up at the airport, with some clothes and passport, and just fly away. She, however, couldnt argue about my medical appointment. So she said...4 days (18th-21st) of companionship was better than none at all and after I were to fly back, she said she would join a 3-day tour somewhere with other people. Wow. How could I top that enthusiasm? How could I say no?
Anyway, before you say anything or judge me, you must understand the relationship Bee and I have. We are like siblings. In fact, I am closer to her than my own brother now. I know more of her sorrows and joys than her own family do. I will die for her and so will she, for me. Of course I will pay her back for this trip when I am financially comfortable, even though she said I dont have to. So yeah...
I remember on one of her many staycation adventures, for some reason I couldnt make it for the first day of her 3-day hotel stay. When I met her on the following day, I found out that she did not sleep the whole night because (in her words) she was up watching tv and doing some work. However, I knew the real reason. She was scared to sleep alone. She was afraid someone would break into the hotel room while she was asleep. I remember her being slightly pissed cause I couldnt be there earlier. Though sometimes I feel like she is emotionally blackmailing me, but like family, we all just want to be together and know that we all have each other's back.
So hey. I am going to Perth in 10 days' time. While I am still jobless.
Duh.
No shopping.
###
Yes, I did feel that way and while you might think that I was being overdramatic - how tough could the life of an entertainment writer/paparazzi be? - I cannot deny that was how I really felt day-in and day-out. Consumed by anxiety, paranoia and with self-esteem of an unpopular, pimply fat kid with a poofy outlandish dress at senior prom. When all these internal grievances manifested themselves into physical pains and diseases, I knew it was time to stop.
Actually I was expecting to go back to full-time employment in April. But pfft...like that did happen. Some hits and (mostly) misses I am experiencing but I am glad the parents are really not nagging. Well, they are not but my bills and medical invoices are screaming to be paid. So yes, the shenanigans have to stop real soon. Besides, time spent at home is time wasted not travelling. And for me, it is via travelling that I get to enrich myself. Bloody vicious circle of life, I must say.
Anyway, I am travelling down under in about 10 days' time. It's a bizarre situation, really, and under normal circumstances, I wouldnt even dare to dream of going back to Perth. However, this is not a normal circumstance because it involves my godsister, the ever eccentric Bee.
Bee has been working her ass off for 2 years (dont doubt me; she usually works at least 12 hours a day, 7 days a week...except when she is on staycation during public holidays or festive seasons) and she really needs her break before she turns cuckoo. She was supposed to go to Scandinavia with a couple of friends but they couldnt make it in the end and a heavy workload doesnt allow her to escape beyond a week. Next best choice for her is to head to Perth cause she loves that city and there are a few places in Western Australia she has been dying to go to.
So yes, she chose Perth. However, Bee is the sort who doesnt like to travel alone and would like to have a companion with whom she can share her thoughts with. She knew how much Perth meant to me and so, she invited me along on her adventure. Strangely, she only asked me an hour after she purchased her flight ticket online. Hah. Her messages/calls roused me from slumber. We didnt even discuss the date (she's going on the 18th-24th May). But those were not the big issues. The issues were:
- I am unemployed
- I dont have spare cash (well, technically, I dont know when my $$ will run out!)
- My parents will kill me if they know I'm going away cause I tell them I have no $$
- I have a medical appointment with TB Clinic on the 22nd
- (Have I said it already?) I am unemployed
So in my groggy state, I was somewhat arguing (at least that's what I could remember myself rambling about) with her but she said she really didnt want to be all alone and she knew how much I really love Perth. She said she would pay for the airfare, accommodation, everything. I just had to turn up at the airport, with some clothes and passport, and just fly away. She, however, couldnt argue about my medical appointment. So she said...4 days (18th-21st) of companionship was better than none at all and after I were to fly back, she said she would join a 3-day tour somewhere with other people. Wow. How could I top that enthusiasm? How could I say no?
Anyway, before you say anything or judge me, you must understand the relationship Bee and I have. We are like siblings. In fact, I am closer to her than my own brother now. I know more of her sorrows and joys than her own family do. I will die for her and so will she, for me. Of course I will pay her back for this trip when I am financially comfortable, even though she said I dont have to. So yeah...
I remember on one of her many staycation adventures, for some reason I couldnt make it for the first day of her 3-day hotel stay. When I met her on the following day, I found out that she did not sleep the whole night because (in her words) she was up watching tv and doing some work. However, I knew the real reason. She was scared to sleep alone. She was afraid someone would break into the hotel room while she was asleep. I remember her being slightly pissed cause I couldnt be there earlier. Though sometimes I feel like she is emotionally blackmailing me, but like family, we all just want to be together and know that we all have each other's back.
So hey. I am going to Perth in 10 days' time. While I am still jobless.
Duh.
No shopping.
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Sunday, May 05, 2013
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