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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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Lonely
The office was swept with KPop fever cause the MAMA came to town. It coincided with the issue that we're working on...January's K-Pop issue. We have been thinking about it for the past 3 months, only to be beaten by the local daily who ran a 2-page coverage on the Hallyu scene here a few days ago.
Not only that, a rival foreign magazine did their Dec issue in KPop fashion and damn...now we look like we're copycats. Urgh, the perils of a monthly!
Anyway I was never a fan of the Hallyu scene. I've never seen a Korean drama and my connection with Korean food comes in the form of a hotpot at Seoul Garden. Though I do have Arirang and KBS channels, they were untouched until one day, my niece introduced this silly but hilarious show called 'Oh! My School' to me.
I spent many nights laughing my ass off watching this dumb show. As I watched it, my knowledge of KPop stars widened a little. At least now I know some of their names, though not necessarily their music. Think it's one of the best variety show I've ever seen. Almost died laughing each time.
So anyway...it's MAMA today and Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre (DRE!!) were in town to be part of the event. Unbelievable. Dre's was there and I didnt even attend. What blasphemy. My favourite Hallyu commodity, B2ST (well...I know 2 of their members from Oh My School cause they are the permanent fixtures. Hence, familiarity) performed as well and ..urgh...they were good.
Guess that's what I got for being cheapo and refusing to pay to see B2ST and Dr Dre (and Snoop!) at the Indoor Stadium. Urgh. Next time.
Saranghaeyo Yoseob & B2ST!
...okay. ew.
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Not only that, a rival foreign magazine did their Dec issue in KPop fashion and damn...now we look like we're copycats. Urgh, the perils of a monthly!
Anyway I was never a fan of the Hallyu scene. I've never seen a Korean drama and my connection with Korean food comes in the form of a hotpot at Seoul Garden. Though I do have Arirang and KBS channels, they were untouched until one day, my niece introduced this silly but hilarious show called 'Oh! My School' to me.
I spent many nights laughing my ass off watching this dumb show. As I watched it, my knowledge of KPop stars widened a little. At least now I know some of their names, though not necessarily their music. Think it's one of the best variety show I've ever seen. Almost died laughing each time.
So anyway...it's MAMA today and Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre (DRE!!) were in town to be part of the event. Unbelievable. Dre's was there and I didnt even attend. What blasphemy. My favourite Hallyu commodity, B2ST (well...I know 2 of their members from Oh My School cause they are the permanent fixtures. Hence, familiarity) performed as well and ..urgh...they were good.
Guess that's what I got for being cheapo and refusing to pay to see B2ST and Dr Dre (and Snoop!) at the Indoor Stadium. Urgh. Next time.
Saranghaeyo Yoseob & B2ST!
...okay. ew.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
All my loving
My favourite girls are back - Sophia Grace and Rosie!
For 8 and 5 year olds, they are so candid. My best part? When Sophia sang 'All My Loving' by the Beatles ("John Lellon"???).
Precious, these kids.
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For 8 and 5 year olds, they are so candid. My best part? When Sophia sang 'All My Loving' by the Beatles ("John Lellon"???).
Precious, these kids.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Tony Danza
Had an abso-freaking-lutely great time at the Elton John concert. Still cant believe it happened and I was there to enjoy it.
Thank you Sir. You completed my year well.
*sniff*
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Thank you Sir. You completed my year well.
*sniff*
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Run
Watch "Foster the People 'Pumped Up Kicks' Live from SXSW" on YouTube
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks you better run..better run..outrun my gun..
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks you better run..better run..outrun my gun..
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Levon
Will finally meet my 'daddy' tomorrow and here's the probable setlist that he's going to do. Probable.
1. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
2. I'm Still Standing
3. Levon
4. Madman Across the Water
5. Holiday Inn
6. Tiny Dancer
7. Philadelphia Freedom
8. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
9. Candle in the Wind
10.Rocket Man
11.I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
12.Hey Ahab
13.Gone To Shiloh
14.Monkey Suit
15.Sacrifice
16.Honky Cat
17.Sad Songs (Say So Much)
18.Daniel
19.Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
20.Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
21. The Bitch Is Back
22.Are You Ready For Love
23.Bennie and the Jets
24.Crocodile Rock
Encore:
25. Your Song
26. Nikita
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1. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
2. I'm Still Standing
3. Levon
4. Madman Across the Water
5. Holiday Inn
6. Tiny Dancer
7. Philadelphia Freedom
8. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
9. Candle in the Wind
10.Rocket Man
11.I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
12.Hey Ahab
13.Gone To Shiloh
14.Monkey Suit
15.Sacrifice
16.Honky Cat
17.Sad Songs (Say So Much)
18.Daniel
19.Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
20.Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
21. The Bitch Is Back
22.Are You Ready For Love
23.Bennie and the Jets
24.Crocodile Rock
Encore:
25. Your Song
26. Nikita
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The one that got away
*sniff*
I love this song not because I'm a Katy Perry fan (not really) but I like the song because I think I can relate to it a few times (hah!). Yes a few times. 5 times.
Wait a minute.
How can it be 5 times?
That's 5 times too many.
Oh well. That's cowardice and commitment phobia for you.
Summer after high school when we first met
We make out in your Mustang to Radio head
And on my 18th birthday we got that chain tattoos
Used to steal your parents' liquor and climb to the roof
Talk about our future like we had a clue
Never plan that one day I'd be losing you
And in another life I would be your girl
We keep all our promises, be us against the world
And in other life I would make you stay
So I don't have to say you were the one that got away
The one that got away
I was dreaming you were my Johnny Cash
Never one, we got the other, we made a pact
Sometimes when I miss you, I put those records on, whoa
Someone said you had your tattoo removed
Saw you downtown singing the blues
It's time to face the music, I'm longer your muse
And in another life I would be your girl
We keep all our promises, be us against the world
And in another life, I would make you stay
So I don't have to say you were the one that got away
The one that got away
The one, the one, the one
The one that got away
All these money can't buy me a time machine, no
Can't replace you with a million rings, no
I should've told you what you meant to me, whoa
'Cause now I pay the price
In another life I would be your girl
We keep all our promises, be us against the world
And in another life, I would make you stay
So I don't have to say you were the one that got away
The one that got away
The one, the one, the one, the one
And in another life I would make you stay
So I don't have to say you were the one that got away
The one that got away
P/S: You've been missed, Diego Luna. I love you.
I love this song not because I'm a Katy Perry fan (not really) but I like the song because I think I can relate to it a few times (hah!). Yes a few times. 5 times.
Wait a minute.
How can it be 5 times?
That's 5 times too many.
Oh well. That's cowardice and commitment phobia for you.
Summer after high school when we first met
We make out in your Mustang to Radio head
And on my 18th birthday we got that chain tattoos
Used to steal your parents' liquor and climb to the roof
Talk about our future like we had a clue
Never plan that one day I'd be losing you
And in another life I would be your girl
We keep all our promises, be us against the world
And in other life I would make you stay
So I don't have to say you were the one that got away
The one that got away
I was dreaming you were my Johnny Cash
Never one, we got the other, we made a pact
Sometimes when I miss you, I put those records on, whoa
Someone said you had your tattoo removed
Saw you downtown singing the blues
It's time to face the music, I'm longer your muse
And in another life I would be your girl
We keep all our promises, be us against the world
And in another life, I would make you stay
So I don't have to say you were the one that got away
The one that got away
The one, the one, the one
The one that got away
All these money can't buy me a time machine, no
Can't replace you with a million rings, no
I should've told you what you meant to me, whoa
'Cause now I pay the price
In another life I would be your girl
We keep all our promises, be us against the world
And in another life, I would make you stay
So I don't have to say you were the one that got away
The one that got away
The one, the one, the one, the one
And in another life I would make you stay
So I don't have to say you were the one that got away
The one that got away
P/S: You've been missed, Diego Luna. I love you.
Pokok
I seldom listen to Malay songs (when I clearly should)but I do know a tune or two and...well, I like this one.
I dont know who Uncle Hussain is...but I do know Hazama.
Don't ask.
Haha.
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I dont know who Uncle Hussain is...but I do know Hazama.
Don't ask.
Haha.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
I'd rather go blind
I love my male contestants - Astro, Chris Rene and Marcus Canty - cause well, they brought out the old skool. Still, I know they dont have the vocal prowess to bring this X Factor title home. As Melanie and Drew fall into boring similarity (though great vocals still), my bets are on Josh and Rachel. The former hasnt really stolen my heart yet but the latter...oh the latter...she had me at "If I Were A Boy' earlier but tonight..holy batman betcha by golly wow oh wow!
It's an Etta James' song!
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It's an Etta James' song!
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Goodbye my love
I watched this a while ago here in the office and I am actually crying. What an emotional 5-minute!
We'll miss you, Harry, Ron and Hermione.
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We'll miss you, Harry, Ron and Hermione.
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Hold me closer, tiny dancer
10 more days to seeing my great father…Sir Reginald Kenneth Dwight. That’s Sir Elton John for the uninitiated. I’ve been dreaming of this day and even though it’s not the most expensive ticket in the house (I may be his “daughter” but I’m poor), I am excited like crazy to hear him and to see him sitting at the piano “live”.
I know he will not sing all his songs – that will take days and then some – but nevertheless, I hope he can cover as many as possible the songs I long to hear “live” from him.
1. Are You Ready for Love?
2. Bennie and the Jets
3. Crocodile Rock
4. Daniel
5. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
6. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
7. Hercules
8. I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues
9. I Want Love
10. I’m Still Standing
11. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
12. Nikita
13. Rocket Man
14. Saturday Night’s All Right (For Fighting)
15. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
16. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
17. Tiny Dancer
18. Your Song
I’m not a big fan of ‘Sacrifice’, ‘Candle In The Wind’ and the Disney she-bang of ‘Circle Of Life’ and ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ … so, yeah.
10 more days!
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I know he will not sing all his songs – that will take days and then some – but nevertheless, I hope he can cover as many as possible the songs I long to hear “live” from him.
1. Are You Ready for Love?
2. Bennie and the Jets
3. Crocodile Rock
4. Daniel
5. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
6. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
7. Hercules
8. I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues
9. I Want Love
10. I’m Still Standing
11. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
12. Nikita
13. Rocket Man
14. Saturday Night’s All Right (For Fighting)
15. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
16. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
17. Tiny Dancer
18. Your Song
I’m not a big fan of ‘Sacrifice’, ‘Candle In The Wind’ and the Disney she-bang of ‘Circle Of Life’ and ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ … so, yeah.
10 more days!
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Toy soldier
HK dates have been pushed to December. That's a good thing cause I'll have money by then cause...well...I'm broke and people who owe me money are like..*poof*..gone with the wind.
On another wtf note, I've been activated to go KL this Friday till Sunday to attend 2 TV programmes - a comedy competition between veteran comedians from Singapore, Malaysian and Indonesia and a music award show.
As usual, if I have my way, I dont want to go. Alas...I've sold my soul to the devil.
Be gentle, KL.
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On another wtf note, I've been activated to go KL this Friday till Sunday to attend 2 TV programmes - a comedy competition between veteran comedians from Singapore, Malaysian and Indonesia and a music award show.
As usual, if I have my way, I dont want to go. Alas...I've sold my soul to the devil.
Be gentle, KL.
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Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Girls they love me
One of my earliest hiphop idols have passed on at the age of 44.
Rest in peace, Heavy D.
...now that we found love, what are we going to do?
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Rest in peace, Heavy D.
...now that we found love, what are we going to do?
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Sunday, November 06, 2011
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Money
It's not like I'm hard up for money (or maybe I am but I havent realised it yet) but a promise is a promise. I know I havent lent thousands of dollars and wads and wads of cash but I did lend some to some people on the basis of trust and friendship.
500...and I've only see a fifth, after prodding. The rest...still in need to be prodded? Will some paint on your door be good of a prod? Come on.
The other one...so many excuses. Spoilt ATM machines and all. And now what...transferred to wrong account. Babe, I was born 31 years ago, not with the Y2K virus, okay? *snap fingers*
If you cant make bank, just tell me. We'll negotiate. Dont give me excuses. Remember when you peeps beg me for money? Stories of repossession, kids starving with no milk and all come out. Well...are they eating better now? Good? Yes? Should I halal it?
I'm not the best of Muslims...heck, some dont even call me one. I'm going to keep your kids...and you..your parents...out of my hate and just channel on you as a person, a very untrustworthy one.
You can be poor...you can borrow money...but it's how you deal with it makes you rich in people's eyes.
I am just pissed because this is making me mean and I am seeing myself giving out unnecessary negative energy and doubt.
I shouldnt have given away my hard earned dough so easily to people I'm not even sure I know anymore.
I should have just given to my favourite Jamiyah house when I was feeling generous back then.
....
500...and I've only see a fifth, after prodding. The rest...still in need to be prodded? Will some paint on your door be good of a prod? Come on.
The other one...so many excuses. Spoilt ATM machines and all. And now what...transferred to wrong account. Babe, I was born 31 years ago, not with the Y2K virus, okay? *snap fingers*
If you cant make bank, just tell me. We'll negotiate. Dont give me excuses. Remember when you peeps beg me for money? Stories of repossession, kids starving with no milk and all come out. Well...are they eating better now? Good? Yes? Should I halal it?
I'm not the best of Muslims...heck, some dont even call me one. I'm going to keep your kids...and you..your parents...out of my hate and just channel on you as a person, a very untrustworthy one.
You can be poor...you can borrow money...but it's how you deal with it makes you rich in people's eyes.
I am just pissed because this is making me mean and I am seeing myself giving out unnecessary negative energy and doubt.
I shouldnt have given away my hard earned dough so easily to people I'm not even sure I know anymore.
I should have just given to my favourite Jamiyah house when I was feeling generous back then.
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Thursday, November 03, 2011
15
Just finished a 15-hr work day...got home minutes past midnight. Am so bushed and yet I dont feel like I've done enough.
It's a combination of various factors with poor discipline playing a big part. But I know myself. I know I can be tardy but there's always a reason behind that.
Still...I dont seem to be doing a lot but work gets tiring. I cant seem function well in the office de to many stupid little things which I am embarrassed to say. But if I dont say it, I only burden myself.
#1 I am facing the sun every day. There's only one small window in the room and I have the 'great fortune' to face it. The glare is distracting and I cant roll down the blinds cause that's not how others like it.
#2 Colleague's music is distracting. I love music a lot but when I want to oncentrate, I like minimal noise cause I want to hear myself think. Even if the music is not blaring, it kind of fills the room still. Yet since majority is fine with it, I hve to listen. To counter it, I plug to my own music...as soft as i can.
That doesnt solv it totally cause now...I'm hearing two types of music. Doosh.
#3 and this the worse. It's called latent stress. You dont see it but the air is sure thick with it Not only does this unseen tension stresses me out, it's making me paranoid and i lack focus.
God. I am such a troublesome hermit.
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It's a combination of various factors with poor discipline playing a big part. But I know myself. I know I can be tardy but there's always a reason behind that.
Still...I dont seem to be doing a lot but work gets tiring. I cant seem function well in the office de to many stupid little things which I am embarrassed to say. But if I dont say it, I only burden myself.
#1 I am facing the sun every day. There's only one small window in the room and I have the 'great fortune' to face it. The glare is distracting and I cant roll down the blinds cause that's not how others like it.
#2 Colleague's music is distracting. I love music a lot but when I want to oncentrate, I like minimal noise cause I want to hear myself think. Even if the music is not blaring, it kind of fills the room still. Yet since majority is fine with it, I hve to listen. To counter it, I plug to my own music...as soft as i can.
That doesnt solv it totally cause now...I'm hearing two types of music. Doosh.
#3 and this the worse. It's called latent stress. You dont see it but the air is sure thick with it Not only does this unseen tension stresses me out, it's making me paranoid and i lack focus.
God. I am such a troublesome hermit.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Old before I die
I take it back. There is still one thing I want to do before I die...that is to be a professional travel writer or a tour guide.
For the latter, I hope it's for the Malay/Muslim market where I can bring people beyond the region and head out to the roads less travelled. Like the Serengeti or Ipanema, for example.
I hope this can happen soon. Apart from becoming a magistrate and a scientist, I think I have tasted the professions of my childhood dreams (in varying degrees and durations of course) and I feel very blessed of course...but this yet-to-come one will be my greatest profession, I think.
...that is if you dont consider being a wife/ mom as the greatest job of all. That one is something I cannot control. The rest, I can find my way around it.
Hmmm...how does one become a travel guide? A fantastic one, that is?
I need to sort this fast. Hope to achieve it by 35.
That's going to be like almost 3 more years.
...exciting.
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For the latter, I hope it's for the Malay/Muslim market where I can bring people beyond the region and head out to the roads less travelled. Like the Serengeti or Ipanema, for example.
I hope this can happen soon. Apart from becoming a magistrate and a scientist, I think I have tasted the professions of my childhood dreams (in varying degrees and durations of course) and I feel very blessed of course...but this yet-to-come one will be my greatest profession, I think.
...that is if you dont consider being a wife/ mom as the greatest job of all. That one is something I cannot control. The rest, I can find my way around it.
Hmmm...how does one become a travel guide? A fantastic one, that is?
I need to sort this fast. Hope to achieve it by 35.
That's going to be like almost 3 more years.
...exciting.
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Italia 2012
Next September, a friend (a former student) is getting married in Italia and she has invited me to join the merry-making. I've picked up the offer cause, well, it coincides with my Italia 2012 plan anyway. So, great, everything fits...for now.
She's getting married in Chianti, Tuscany.
More specifically...here.
So exciting.
Operation Save Money starts..erm..in January.
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She's getting married in Chianti, Tuscany.
More specifically...here.
So exciting.
Operation Save Money starts..erm..in January.
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Asexual Tri-sexual
Was watching My Fair Wedding with David Tutera in the afternoon...and didnt fail to make me cry. No, not becausee of my swinging singlehood life, lah okay..because..well, weddings are beautiful. And David always go over the top with weddings. So magical.
Anyway, a guy friend asked to hang next week. I clammed up. Created some excuse and logged off. No...not good. This is not good. I will never get a date if this were to go on.
Or is it because I really like...girls?
Hahahahaha.
No.
I think.
No.
Girls annoy me.
Boys scare me.
Asexual? Noooooo.
...this entry is totally useless.
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Anyway, a guy friend asked to hang next week. I clammed up. Created some excuse and logged off. No...not good. This is not good. I will never get a date if this were to go on.
Or is it because I really like...girls?
Hahahahaha.
No.
I think.
No.
Girls annoy me.
Boys scare me.
Asexual? Noooooo.
...this entry is totally useless.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Every little beat
Maybe it's not obvious but I do have deep love for dance/electro/trance music. Deep deep love and my favourite people have always been Above & Beyond...
...and with my deepest regret, I actually missed them last night when they performed down at Zouk. Firstly, I was blindsided by their KL show on Deepavali and it didnt hit me that they would be here. Secondly, I dont have any friends who share this deep passion of mine.
Okay. I only have 2 excuses. Next time they are here, I swear I'll go alone. There's no space for shyness when it comes to achieving the things you want to do. If I can club alone, I swear the next thing I'm going to do is to travel the world alone.
In the meantime, here's something epic which I had missed.
A&B, you guys are my electro gods.
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...and with my deepest regret, I actually missed them last night when they performed down at Zouk. Firstly, I was blindsided by their KL show on Deepavali and it didnt hit me that they would be here. Secondly, I dont have any friends who share this deep passion of mine.
Okay. I only have 2 excuses. Next time they are here, I swear I'll go alone. There's no space for shyness when it comes to achieving the things you want to do. If I can club alone, I swear the next thing I'm going to do is to travel the world alone.
In the meantime, here's something epic which I had missed.
A&B, you guys are my electro gods.
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Matilah kau!
Just heard this song for the first time minutes ago. Love this singer's voice...whoever he is.
...matilah kau bersama cintaku...
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Fly me to the moon
Though this video was taken moons ago, the performance was the same as what I saw last Saturday.
So Rae...here's for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy, madamoiselle.
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So Rae...here's for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy, madamoiselle.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
You're beautiful
And the way you played around in that martini glass....inspired.
I need to get myself some highly industrialised martini glass.
Eeks. Right.
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Let's dance
I love me some girls...like Dita von Teese.
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Tease me tease me tease me
Am at Zirca...catching Dita Von Teese in action. Went Sky Bar at Hotel Michael to see her and here I am.
She's hot.
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She's hot.
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Lego House
Ed Sheeran's my latest musical crush right now and this song is beautiful.
Having Ron Weasley is a big plus :)
I'm gonna pick up the pieces,
And build a Lego house
When things go wrong
We can knock it down
My three words have two meanings,
There's one thing on my mind
It's all for you
And it's dark in a cold December
But I've got ya to keep me warm
And if you're broken I'll mend ya
And keep you sheltered from the storm
That's raging on
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
I'm gonna paint you by numbers
And colour you in
If things go right we can frame it
And put you on a wall
And it's so hard to say it
But I've been here before
Now I'll surrender up my heart
And swap it for yours
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
Don't hold me down
I think my braces are breaking
And it's more than I can take
And if it's dark in a cold December,
but I've got ya to keep me warm
And if you're broken I'll mend ya
And keep you sheltered from the storm
That's raging on
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now - Lego House, Ed Sheeran
:)
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Having Ron Weasley is a big plus :)
I'm gonna pick up the pieces,
And build a Lego house
When things go wrong
We can knock it down
My three words have two meanings,
There's one thing on my mind
It's all for you
And it's dark in a cold December
But I've got ya to keep me warm
And if you're broken I'll mend ya
And keep you sheltered from the storm
That's raging on
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
I'm gonna paint you by numbers
And colour you in
If things go right we can frame it
And put you on a wall
And it's so hard to say it
But I've been here before
Now I'll surrender up my heart
And swap it for yours
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
Don't hold me down
I think my braces are breaking
And it's more than I can take
And if it's dark in a cold December,
but I've got ya to keep me warm
And if you're broken I'll mend ya
And keep you sheltered from the storm
That's raging on
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done
I think I love you better now - Lego House, Ed Sheeran
:)
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The Stone Roses announce reunion: 'Our plan is to shake up the world'
It's a good day to be alive.
The Stone Roses are back!
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The Stone Roses are back!
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1, 2, 3...4!
Not really happy with the cover but hey, it's done and I'll do better next time.
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Foolish beat
No one will appreciate your voice...but yourself. Oh well.
Watch "video-2011-08-28-12-56-25.mp4" on YouTube
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Don't Teese me!
Just got wind that I will be sent to Hong Kong in November for a sponsored trip by HK Tourism Board. As this is a work trip, my itinerary will be determined by the sponsors. Not only that, I will be there with a celebrity and his/her family...shadowing them as they are paid to enjoy themselves.
It must be fun to be them. Haha.
I would have been sent to Jogjakarta this Thursday to Saturday but I kind of have made prior plans. I would be meeting Dita Von Teese this Friday and Saturday and therefore, I'd give Indonesia a miss. That's a good thing cause as much as I love Indonesia, meeting Ms Von Teese face to face is a very rare chance.
And she will perform her Martini burlesque dance for me this Saturday.
Salut!
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It must be fun to be them. Haha.
I would have been sent to Jogjakarta this Thursday to Saturday but I kind of have made prior plans. I would be meeting Dita Von Teese this Friday and Saturday and therefore, I'd give Indonesia a miss. That's a good thing cause as much as I love Indonesia, meeting Ms Von Teese face to face is a very rare chance.
And she will perform her Martini burlesque dance for me this Saturday.
Salut!
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Love on top
Jackson 5...
The Stylistics...
The Drifters...
The Four Tops...
The Drifters...
New Kids On The Block...
Is that you?
Still, Beyonce is the Queen.
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday Monday
I took the following picture during one of the NDP rehearsals. I was at Marina Bay Sands chilling when the rehearsal was taking place. Wanted to take picture of the helicopter but the father-son combo was blocking me and I was too lazy to move. So I formed my shot around them.
The result? I kind of like the fact that I can build a story out of this.
Plus, I also like the fact that the setting sun is captured in this shot. I can feel the heat just by looking at it. Can you?
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The result? I kind of like the fact that I can build a story out of this.
Plus, I also like the fact that the setting sun is captured in this shot. I can feel the heat just by looking at it. Can you?
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
So what?
I have finally found the Master degree I've been looking for. Unfortunately, I have spent all my money meant for my further studies.
All $10,000 in a span of 2 years.
Now, I have to die alone with my B.Comms in hand.
Damn you, paper chase.
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All $10,000 in a span of 2 years.
Now, I have to die alone with my B.Comms in hand.
Damn you, paper chase.
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Rain over me
Wow...guess my last rambling took a bit of a toll.
Nothing much has happened. November issue has been closed and relief has seeped in. Not that it will last for long but right now, I'll take it.
It has been a while since I last talked about a movie, hasnt it? I remember I used to give in-depth (well, more than a line or two, that's for sure) review about movies which I had seen, complete with photos and quote-worthy dialogues. Remember those times? Weren't they great? Haha.
But things slowly stopped, yeah? Not that I find it trivial now but somehow, I cant be arsed anymore. Not that I have a bagful of readers anyway. Who am I? Hemmingway?
Pretentious.
Anyway, I saw a few movies lately - The Change-up, Real Steel and Midnight In Paris. Of all three, I enjoyed Real Steel the best. I couldnt even recall what possessed me to watch The Change-up in the first place. I should have known better.
Midnight In Paris was just a Woody Allen's indulgence. He should just stick to the heartaches in New York and not go all pretentious in France. Granted the storyline is good but it seemed like he was hell-bent in showing so many "famous faces" of the 1920s that he forgot to develop what he was so famously known for - witty dialogues and neurosis. The movie, like this blog entry, has so many beau geste but seriously lacks heart.
Monsieur Allen, qu'est-ce que vous faites?
Chi-chi.
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Nothing much has happened. November issue has been closed and relief has seeped in. Not that it will last for long but right now, I'll take it.
It has been a while since I last talked about a movie, hasnt it? I remember I used to give in-depth (well, more than a line or two, that's for sure) review about movies which I had seen, complete with photos and quote-worthy dialogues. Remember those times? Weren't they great? Haha.
But things slowly stopped, yeah? Not that I find it trivial now but somehow, I cant be arsed anymore. Not that I have a bagful of readers anyway. Who am I? Hemmingway?
Pretentious.
Anyway, I saw a few movies lately - The Change-up, Real Steel and Midnight In Paris. Of all three, I enjoyed Real Steel the best. I couldnt even recall what possessed me to watch The Change-up in the first place. I should have known better.
Midnight In Paris was just a Woody Allen's indulgence. He should just stick to the heartaches in New York and not go all pretentious in France. Granted the storyline is good but it seemed like he was hell-bent in showing so many "famous faces" of the 1920s that he forgot to develop what he was so famously known for - witty dialogues and neurosis. The movie, like this blog entry, has so many beau geste but seriously lacks heart.
Monsieur Allen, qu'est-ce que vous faites?
Chi-chi.
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Run
How did I miss this one 3 years ago?
I'll sing it one last time for you
Then we really have to go
You've been the only thing that's right
In all I've done
And I can barely look at you
But every single time I do
I know we'll make it anywhere
Away from here
Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you, dear
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I'll sing it one last time for you
Then we really have to go
You've been the only thing that's right
In all I've done
And I can barely look at you
But every single time I do
I know we'll make it anywhere
Away from here
Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you, dear
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Sunday, October 09, 2011
Thousand apologies
I blame Facebook and my profession for not doing this often enough. Facebook takes all the fun in posting pictures and my profession...it creates the dread in writing.
Ironic, isnt it?
I thought my passion was writing and when I finally got into this job and company, I thought I had it made. How ignorant of me. I feel like a 21-year old all over again...few months entering my first real job. A job which I thought I had it made back then; a job in the radio.
I guess at 31 and for a perceived over-achiever, I have to eat humble pie. Being criticised and pushed around. It doesnt help that I am not confrontational at all. Though I can make a good soldier, I can never be a master tactician or a strategist. You know why...cause when it comes to the crux, I always chicken out. I get sick to the stomach...I space out and cut off from everything and everyone.
And then...the melancholia sets in. It's all self-induced, really. All our sickness...it's mostly self-induced. My sorrow? Self-induced, cause no one owes my anything.
What I need to do is to have a louder voice telling me to take charge over my body. Dont listen to it when it tells me shut down, to space out or to cut away from things which dont go as plan. Speak up and fight for myself.
I grow up being told by the parents that I was rude,brash and difficult because I argued a lot. I got punished whenever I tried to defend myself. "Act of defiance," they said. So I grew up learning to shut up. Occasionally something would be done in an act of rebellion but ... nah ... seldom a confrontation.
How the hell did I get into this job? Haha.
God always have funny tricks for me.
I get it, God.
You're so funny.
...and now I am rambling.
My sole purpose was to just share a reflection. HAd to cover the marriage of a celebrity last week at a neighbouring country and the wedding, which was held in conjunction with an educational programme on culture, was also complemented with a bridal exhibition at a mall nearby. Plus last Tuesday was Clara's wedding and so...unfortunately to say, I'm slightly OD on weddings.
Anyway, I am rambling again...
So I have this friend whom I've known since I was young and he started to ramble recently about not being married and all that shit. I was so worried that he might suggest us getting together. I think I was over-thinking, perasan even but the thought did come and it made me panic.
I dont know why and how the panic came. I mean, he's a fine person...he has enough limbs and his 5 senses are working. He has no criminal record and he's earning (whatever it is that he's doing) and we do have common interests. Any random person will tell me not to be picky and why not have him as ...(whatever I want him to be, I guess). But the thought of being with him, or with any men send a chill down my spine.
It's 5am.
I am over-thinking.
But allow me to ramble.
People always say that a best partner is one who starts out as a good friend but...I cannot seem to be able to grasp that idea. If you're a friend, then you're a friend. If you're a sex buddy, are you really a friend? I dont know. That's not my point. My point is, how can I be physically close, intimate even, to a friend?
By the way...this is just me.
Men just scare me.
Many times I had to auto shut down my PC or crash close my chat logs with some guys just because I panicked when things got to personal.
Dont get me wrong. I love men and I can imagine all the things I can do to them but they scare the shit out of me when we are not doing all the things I want to do to them (hahaha, are you still with me?).Is this about commitment? Or is it just plain awkwardness? Or high anxiety disorder?
Maybe it's the latter. Or the first. Or everything.
I am not sure if I want a relationship..or a fling..or anything. I dont like complications. Everything becomes complicated in the end and I hate that. It's like A Maths and Accounts. They all started off easy - Algorithms and P/L accounts. Then shit hit the roof later on.
Maybe I havent met someone right. People say when you meet the right person, everything falls into places.
But I'm just afraid that I'll never meet such person because of my cutting-away demeanour, not letting anyone in. But the thing is, I let some people in and they werent pleasant.
It isnt about not being able to let go. I let go...but I dont want it to happen again and again and again.
Ah.
I'll just marry a a TV.
P/S: This is a total waste of your reading time. My apologies.
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Ironic, isnt it?
I thought my passion was writing and when I finally got into this job and company, I thought I had it made. How ignorant of me. I feel like a 21-year old all over again...few months entering my first real job. A job which I thought I had it made back then; a job in the radio.
I guess at 31 and for a perceived over-achiever, I have to eat humble pie. Being criticised and pushed around. It doesnt help that I am not confrontational at all. Though I can make a good soldier, I can never be a master tactician or a strategist. You know why...cause when it comes to the crux, I always chicken out. I get sick to the stomach...I space out and cut off from everything and everyone.
And then...the melancholia sets in. It's all self-induced, really. All our sickness...it's mostly self-induced. My sorrow? Self-induced, cause no one owes my anything.
What I need to do is to have a louder voice telling me to take charge over my body. Dont listen to it when it tells me shut down, to space out or to cut away from things which dont go as plan. Speak up and fight for myself.
I grow up being told by the parents that I was rude,brash and difficult because I argued a lot. I got punished whenever I tried to defend myself. "Act of defiance," they said. So I grew up learning to shut up. Occasionally something would be done in an act of rebellion but ... nah ... seldom a confrontation.
How the hell did I get into this job? Haha.
God always have funny tricks for me.
I get it, God.
You're so funny.
...and now I am rambling.
My sole purpose was to just share a reflection. HAd to cover the marriage of a celebrity last week at a neighbouring country and the wedding, which was held in conjunction with an educational programme on culture, was also complemented with a bridal exhibition at a mall nearby. Plus last Tuesday was Clara's wedding and so...unfortunately to say, I'm slightly OD on weddings.
Anyway, I am rambling again...
So I have this friend whom I've known since I was young and he started to ramble recently about not being married and all that shit. I was so worried that he might suggest us getting together. I think I was over-thinking, perasan even but the thought did come and it made me panic.
I dont know why and how the panic came. I mean, he's a fine person...he has enough limbs and his 5 senses are working. He has no criminal record and he's earning (whatever it is that he's doing) and we do have common interests. Any random person will tell me not to be picky and why not have him as ...(whatever I want him to be, I guess). But the thought of being with him, or with any men send a chill down my spine.
It's 5am.
I am over-thinking.
But allow me to ramble.
People always say that a best partner is one who starts out as a good friend but...I cannot seem to be able to grasp that idea. If you're a friend, then you're a friend. If you're a sex buddy, are you really a friend? I dont know. That's not my point. My point is, how can I be physically close, intimate even, to a friend?
By the way...this is just me.
Men just scare me.
Many times I had to auto shut down my PC or crash close my chat logs with some guys just because I panicked when things got to personal.
Dont get me wrong. I love men and I can imagine all the things I can do to them but they scare the shit out of me when we are not doing all the things I want to do to them (hahaha, are you still with me?).Is this about commitment? Or is it just plain awkwardness? Or high anxiety disorder?
Maybe it's the latter. Or the first. Or everything.
I am not sure if I want a relationship..or a fling..or anything. I dont like complications. Everything becomes complicated in the end and I hate that. It's like A Maths and Accounts. They all started off easy - Algorithms and P/L accounts. Then shit hit the roof later on.
Maybe I havent met someone right. People say when you meet the right person, everything falls into places.
But I'm just afraid that I'll never meet such person because of my cutting-away demeanour, not letting anyone in. But the thing is, I let some people in and they werent pleasant.
It isnt about not being able to let go. I let go...but I dont want it to happen again and again and again.
Ah.
I'll just marry a a TV.
P/S: This is a total waste of your reading time. My apologies.
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Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Monday, October 03, 2011
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Papi
A blue dress cause blue is the pre-ordained colour by her majesty.
Shouldnt have bought the dress eons ago cause I think my boobs shrunk a bit and it's a tad low and roomy at the chest area.
Must remember not to bend down and make sure my bra cannot be seen.
Oh well...that's something for groom's band of brothers, yeah?
Haha.
Excite!
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Give you everything
Gah.
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Saturday, October 01, 2011
Cold cold heart
Hungry.
Cold.
Lonely.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Alone
Next call time is at 1800hrs.
It's 1530hrs...2.5 hrs more.
Seems like too short to sleep. Too tired to do work.
What am I doing here again?
I feel like Edward Norton's Jack in Fight Club.
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Band on the run
0125hrs Friday.
Was back 5 hours ago with an aching body, no thanks to the massage I got at Tamarind Springs Spa at Koh Samui earlier. I mean, the massage felt good then and the steam bath and cold pool were all awesome but right now, the body is feeling kind of battered. Maybe I shouldnt have chosen the 'firm' kneading techniques and opted for just 'medium'.
Anyway, that's it for Samui. More updates on that later. Right now...I farking need to write this stupid article and then off to Malaysia (Johor) for another work assignment, this time round, a wedding event organised my Malaysian Tourism Board. Will be back in the wee hours of Sunday.
Would love to say what a great "jet-setting" life but...no, it is not and I wouldnt.
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Was back 5 hours ago with an aching body, no thanks to the massage I got at Tamarind Springs Spa at Koh Samui earlier. I mean, the massage felt good then and the steam bath and cold pool were all awesome but right now, the body is feeling kind of battered. Maybe I shouldnt have chosen the 'firm' kneading techniques and opted for just 'medium'.
Anyway, that's it for Samui. More updates on that later. Right now...I farking need to write this stupid article and then off to Malaysia (Johor) for another work assignment, this time round, a wedding event organised my Malaysian Tourism Board. Will be back in the wee hours of Sunday.
Would love to say what a great "jet-setting" life but...no, it is not and I wouldnt.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Bump bump bump
Too sleepy to jump for joy.
Virgin entrance to business class.
:)
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A Grouch Abroad
Going to Koh Samui...sleepless and irritable.
Achtung.
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Pure shores part trois
Not a trip I am looking forward to, definitely. In fact, this 2nd half of 2011 is not rolling like what I wanted it to be.
Something is not right.
I cant be losing the zest, can I?
...pack.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Hair
...will I ever have someone be MY Pippa?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind.
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Love and marriage
All the best, dear friend.
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September
The Big Bang Theory
Grey's Anatomy
Glee
Two & A Half Men
The New Girl
The X-Factor
America's Next Top Model
The Amazing Race
The Big C
Modern Family
The Idiot Abroad
...etc etc
I substitute a boyfriend with all these.
Oh well.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
3
(Period) blood, sweat and tears, man.
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Monday, September 19, 2011
The voice within
Attended a product launch on Friday afternoon, Wings concert in the evening, zoo on Saturday and Hari Raya shenanigins on Sunday.
Lost voice, aching body and a howler of a cough.
Good Monday everybody.
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Lost voice, aching body and a howler of a cough.
Good Monday everybody.
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Aku pun tahu
Tonight, I'm watching Wings. Gonna drag Sha and Nani with me too.
AWIE!!!
P/S: Haaaaaappy birthday, Sha!
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AWIE!!!
P/S: Haaaaaappy birthday, Sha!
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Groovin
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Telephone
To anyone who is still reading this blog, if you have noticed, the entry style has changed. No longer wordy entries (well, once in a long while you will find one still) and instead, quick snippets uploaded on the (extremely) smart phone.
Thank you God for smart phones.
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Thank you God for smart phones.
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Rockstar
You can find him at The Highlander at Clarke Quay.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Say you'll be there
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Gadis dan bunga
I can just stare at them for hours.
No...not the plastic ones. Sorry, eh!
Haha.
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Thursday, September 08, 2011
Talking to the moon
How can anyone not like this?
I am in love...with this song.
:(
I know you're somewhere out there
Somewhere far away
I want you back
I want you back
My neighbours think
I'm crazy
But they don't understand
You're all I have
You're all I have
At night when the stars
Light up my room
I sit by myself
Talking to the moon
Try to get to you
In hopes you're on
The other side
Talking to me too.
Or am I a fool
Who sits alone
Talking to the moon?
I'm feeling like I'm famous
The talk of the town
They say I've gone mad
Yeah I've gone mad
But they don't know what I know
Cause when the sun goes down
someone's talking back
Yeah
They're talking back
At night when the stars
Light up my room
I sit by myself
Talking to the moon
Try to get to you
In hopes you're on
The other side
Talking to me too.
Or am I a fool
Who sits alone
Talking to the moon?
Ahh...Ahh...Ahh..
Do you ever hear me calling
I know you're somewhere out there
Somewhere far away
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I am in love...with this song.
:(
I know you're somewhere out there
Somewhere far away
I want you back
I want you back
My neighbours think
I'm crazy
But they don't understand
You're all I have
You're all I have
At night when the stars
Light up my room
I sit by myself
Talking to the moon
Try to get to you
In hopes you're on
The other side
Talking to me too.
Or am I a fool
Who sits alone
Talking to the moon?
I'm feeling like I'm famous
The talk of the town
They say I've gone mad
Yeah I've gone mad
But they don't know what I know
Cause when the sun goes down
someone's talking back
Yeah
They're talking back
At night when the stars
Light up my room
I sit by myself
Talking to the moon
Try to get to you
In hopes you're on
The other side
Talking to me too.
Or am I a fool
Who sits alone
Talking to the moon?
Ahh...Ahh...Ahh..
Do you ever hear me calling
I know you're somewhere out there
Somewhere far away
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Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Levon
If I met my 'mother' (Kylie Minogue) in June, this November I hope I can meet my 'father'.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, ELTON JOHN IS COMING IN NOVEMBER!!!
Omaigart!
Omaigart!
Omaigart!
*screams..faints..screams*
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Yes, ladies and gentlemen, ELTON JOHN IS COMING IN NOVEMBER!!!
Omaigart!
Omaigart!
Omaigart!
*screams..faints..screams*
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Free money
A friend was in a financial quandary about 2 months ago and yesterday, another one was in a bigger one. Though I still havent received the loan from the first, I do have enough to sort out the second friend. Guess tomorrow I will pass him the moolah.
And that will reduce the money in my bank to just a 3-digit figure (hey, it could be $100).
I know I should be sincere but hey, I can express my sadness in seeing the number drop, right?
I wish these people dont run away with my money. The amount may be paltry to some but...it's my 'rainy day' money.
Hope my rainy day doesnt come this week or next. Otherwise, I'll drown.
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And that will reduce the money in my bank to just a 3-digit figure (hey, it could be $100).
I know I should be sincere but hey, I can express my sadness in seeing the number drop, right?
I wish these people dont run away with my money. The amount may be paltry to some but...it's my 'rainy day' money.
Hope my rainy day doesnt come this week or next. Otherwise, I'll drown.
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Smoke on the water
I don't mind smokers but I cant stand some who dont consider the feelings or health of others within their smoking space. If you are smoking at a park, on a ship deck in the open ocean, fine. But if you're smoking in an enclosed area, a small house, a box, dont get pissed when the people around you get pissed.
What? Only you are here? Your smoke comes out from your breath and goes back straight into your nose without being sniffed/inhaled by others? What...you think you're the Marina Barrage of smoke recycling? Bitch, please.
And you're not happy that I sprayed air freshener? At least that thing smells nicer on my clothes, hair and food. Urgh.
It's too much. Thanks to the father, the whole house smells horrid. My lungs are affected too. Deep down, maybe another mild heart attack will stop this.
Or me moving out.
The latter seems so, so, so, so, tempting.
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What? Only you are here? Your smoke comes out from your breath and goes back straight into your nose without being sniffed/inhaled by others? What...you think you're the Marina Barrage of smoke recycling? Bitch, please.
And you're not happy that I sprayed air freshener? At least that thing smells nicer on my clothes, hair and food. Urgh.
It's too much. Thanks to the father, the whole house smells horrid. My lungs are affected too. Deep down, maybe another mild heart attack will stop this.
Or me moving out.
The latter seems so, so, so, so, tempting.
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Sunday, September 04, 2011
3
Am going to 5th house for the season.
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Straight from my heart
I remembered it, then I found it. First heard it in 2000 and I was so in love with it.
Listening to it made me miss my late aunt. It's the 2nd Hari Raya that she's not with us. On the first day when I say my cousin and uncle, I was reminded of her. How she's sorely missed by all. Such a loving kind soul who's gone way too soon. Some evil ones are made to stay and roam this earth for so long but souls like her, sometimes, went too soon.
Such is God's will.
I miss you, Bibik. You've never come to me in my dreams all this while. Why, Bibik? Everybody said they felt you...dreamed about you. But I have never. Why? Is it because you didnt like me? Is it because I didnt take care of you when you were sick? Is it because you didnt love me as much as you loved the others? Is it because I had done something wrong?
I couldnt see you when you were sick, Bibik, cause I couldnt do it. I didnt want to collapse and scream. Only when you were going through your dying days that I regretted not seeing you as often as I should have. But I was too afraid...a coward. I couldnt see you in pain. Have you ever noticed I never talk to you about it? About your cancer? I wished if we didnt talk about it, it would go away. Many people talked about their time taking care of you at home...chatting with you...but I was not there. My memories were filled of images of a healthier and happier you, times when we were both so close. And when those last days were near, I was brought crashing down to earth to see the image in front of my eyes not the same as the one I perpetually had in my head.
I thought you were invincible, Bibik. At 29, I still had such naive idea.
Had I gotten a little more time with you, I would tell you how much you meant to me.
I would help you achieve things you hadnt achieved.
I would have focused on you, not my running away from your pain.
I wouldnt have been such an emotional coward.
I would have told you how much my life would suck without you.
I would.
I would.
I would.
The sun's still warm and most days are good
The world still turns like you said it would
But this pain seems to never let me go
And there really is no movin' on
There's only going along
And I will always be
Better for you loving me
Better for the times we shared
That travel with me everywhere
And I will always try
To hold my head up to the sky
If only just to let you know
That straight from my heart
I still miss you so
If I could I would gladly trade
A thousand tomorrows for one yesterday
There are so many things that I would say
You're a part of every memory
That lives on in me
And I will always be
Better for you loving me
Better for the times we shared
That travel with me everywhere
And I will always try
To hold my head up to the sky
If only just to let you know
That straight from my heart
I still miss you so
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Listening to it made me miss my late aunt. It's the 2nd Hari Raya that she's not with us. On the first day when I say my cousin and uncle, I was reminded of her. How she's sorely missed by all. Such a loving kind soul who's gone way too soon. Some evil ones are made to stay and roam this earth for so long but souls like her, sometimes, went too soon.
Such is God's will.
I miss you, Bibik. You've never come to me in my dreams all this while. Why, Bibik? Everybody said they felt you...dreamed about you. But I have never. Why? Is it because you didnt like me? Is it because I didnt take care of you when you were sick? Is it because you didnt love me as much as you loved the others? Is it because I had done something wrong?
I couldnt see you when you were sick, Bibik, cause I couldnt do it. I didnt want to collapse and scream. Only when you were going through your dying days that I regretted not seeing you as often as I should have. But I was too afraid...a coward. I couldnt see you in pain. Have you ever noticed I never talk to you about it? About your cancer? I wished if we didnt talk about it, it would go away. Many people talked about their time taking care of you at home...chatting with you...but I was not there. My memories were filled of images of a healthier and happier you, times when we were both so close. And when those last days were near, I was brought crashing down to earth to see the image in front of my eyes not the same as the one I perpetually had in my head.
I thought you were invincible, Bibik. At 29, I still had such naive idea.
Had I gotten a little more time with you, I would tell you how much you meant to me.
I would help you achieve things you hadnt achieved.
I would have focused on you, not my running away from your pain.
I wouldnt have been such an emotional coward.
I would have told you how much my life would suck without you.
I would.
I would.
I would.
The sun's still warm and most days are good
The world still turns like you said it would
But this pain seems to never let me go
And there really is no movin' on
There's only going along
And I will always be
Better for you loving me
Better for the times we shared
That travel with me everywhere
And I will always try
To hold my head up to the sky
If only just to let you know
That straight from my heart
I still miss you so
If I could I would gladly trade
A thousand tomorrows for one yesterday
There are so many things that I would say
You're a part of every memory
That lives on in me
And I will always be
Better for you loving me
Better for the times we shared
That travel with me everywhere
And I will always try
To hold my head up to the sky
If only just to let you know
That straight from my heart
I still miss you so
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Saturday, September 03, 2011
Samba Pa Ti Saturday
Gonna catch a romantic comedy flick later (so unbecoming!) later but in the meantime...it's Woodstock and lasagna.
Will do.
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Thursday, September 01, 2011
Song 2
For a Hari Raya issue, it's hmmmm that the cover personalities did not don traditional costumes. Some find it strange, some find it refreshing.
Some...well...as long as they wear clothes.
Heheh.
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Queen of my heart
One of the best concerts I've ever been to. Then again...I flew all the way to Perth to see her, it better be good.
Of course I caught her again when she came out at the theatres.
I dont like Madonna. Though I love my Beyonce and Britney, I love my Queen Kylie the most.
Hail my queen!
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Of course I caught her again when she came out at the theatres.
I dont like Madonna. Though I love my Beyonce and Britney, I love my Queen Kylie the most.
Hail my queen!
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