Well, well, it's been too long.
There are many things to update.
Firstly, I'll start with my 18th Birthday! On Sunday, 10th May, I bought Chocolate Classico from Four Leaves to my cousin's house. I forgot that it was Mothers' Day too and Four Leaves was almost sold out on the cakes. That cake was one of the few left.
I'll post up the photos next time. Thank you all very much for the presents, cards and wishes!
A big thank you to my great friend, Sharon, for your card and message, my friends in Poly and Secondary School, my Aunts, brothers, my lovely cousin, Rona, for the cute wolf toy and wishes on my blog/SMS/facebook at 12.00am! I was also pleasantly surprised by the wishes from some Cullenists from twilightlexicon.
It's been a wonderful 18th Birthday! Tomorrow, I'll be celebrating my belated birthday with my family. Woohoo, Swensens! And dare I say, a Swatch watch?
Secondly, I burnt my arm on Wednesday. It's been a ugly mark on my left arm. Soon, there will a 'cross' scar on my arm as I burnt my arm before.
Datelines are approaching. 20th May, I'm handing up my 4 news articles for Cross-Cultural Psychology. 25th May, for Human Resources PBL 1.
That's what has been killing me. PBL is really one big problem! I won't go on, since I've already dedicated an entry for it.
Thirdly, I've finally finished reading The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks! It's a beautifully written story, with a bittersweet ending. I don't understand why I put it off for so long. Now, I can watch the movie version in peace, since I finished the book.
Fourthly, I'm looking for Venetian glass beads to make a necklace. Beading is an expensive hobby.
My muse is not with me, therefore, my writing don't flow on well. Well, that should be all.
Mid-semester exams are coming soon and I've got to start revision. Holidays are coming too.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
PBL is a nightmare
I want to go and hide in a corner and cry.
The Human Resource Management Problem-Based Learning is one big problem, trouble that starts with the letter 'T' and a nightmare!
It's really difficult and my group has to redo things over and over again. What is worst is that the due date is coming! Arghhh.... 25th May is just within the horizon.
And one thing I must say, I still don't know if my group is showing its potential or not. To be fair, jobs given out are done. I missed my old group!
I'm constantly worrying and fretting about the report and the stupid FILA. I badly want to do well. I'm trying my best here. But, I can't do everything.
I'm human too. Information is hard to get. I am thinking of getting a real text book tomorrow. I've enough of using resources that are lukewarm. I want it boiling hot. Instant problem-solver.
Stupid PBL project! What a mess this is. And there's still one more to go.
What can I do but to rant here? I'm already taking my problems in school back home. Showing a black face to everyone, snapping at them. I don't want to do this.
It is said that there is a clear line between work and home.
Typing all these makes me want to cry, so I'll stop here now. *Takes a deep breath.*
Things will be better tomorrow, at least in certain aspects.
The Human Resource Management Problem-Based Learning is one big problem, trouble that starts with the letter 'T' and a nightmare!
It's really difficult and my group has to redo things over and over again. What is worst is that the due date is coming! Arghhh.... 25th May is just within the horizon.
And one thing I must say, I still don't know if my group is showing its potential or not. To be fair, jobs given out are done. I missed my old group!
I'm constantly worrying and fretting about the report and the stupid FILA. I badly want to do well. I'm trying my best here. But, I can't do everything.
I'm human too. Information is hard to get. I am thinking of getting a real text book tomorrow. I've enough of using resources that are lukewarm. I want it boiling hot. Instant problem-solver.
Stupid PBL project! What a mess this is. And there's still one more to go.
What can I do but to rant here? I'm already taking my problems in school back home. Showing a black face to everyone, snapping at them. I don't want to do this.
It is said that there is a clear line between work and home.
Typing all these makes me want to cry, so I'll stop here now. *Takes a deep breath.*
Things will be better tomorrow, at least in certain aspects.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Waiting for a good time
I really want to update my blog on our celebrations for Mothers' Day and my birthday over the weekend.
But, time is not on my hands. I hardly have time when I reached home from Monday to Wednesday, so I guessed the updating will have to wait. Sigh...
I'm feeling tired all day long.
But, time is not on my hands. I hardly have time when I reached home from Monday to Wednesday, so I guessed the updating will have to wait. Sigh...
I'm feeling tired all day long.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Joyeux Anniversaire!
18th Birthday today!
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~Bon Anniversaire à Moi~
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It's a birthday song in French. Too bad I don't know how to sing it.
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*Throws Confetti* Woohoo!
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By the way, thank you for the wishes! I'll type out the names soon.
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I'll only go out and celebrate next week. But, yesterday was fun!
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Went to VivoCity's Bosses for Mothers' Day dinner. My cousins and my brothers and I were laughing so much because we were making fun of the Twilight movie and talking ermm, "weird" stuff. It's really great!
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Walked around afterwards, and went to Pacific Coffee.
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Saturday, May 09, 2009
Updates
~1 more day! ~
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*Dances around* I'm not talking about Mothers' Day.
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Like I said before, the anticipation is so much nicer. It's kind of anti-climax for me anyway. I can't even get to have a birthday dinner before my birthday... Whatever...
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Now, I understand why it's not that great when your birthday falls on another special day. It just overlaps what you have been expecting.
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Lots of things to do. Peer-teaching notes for Human Resource Management is harder than I thought. Sigh. And then those Business Finance tutorials.
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Nothing can beat the feeling of receiving a birthday card through the mail.
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Friday, May 08, 2009
Change of my plans
OK...
My plans needs a slight tweak. No more birthday dinner at Swensens tomorrow since the family is planning to celebrate Mothers' Day. Hmmm...
I've said before, I dislike changes, especially to what I've already planned. We'll see. If not, I'll just have a belated birthday dinner next Saturday. Sigh...
I've something planned for Mothers' Day, if plan is the word to use. Yes, I like to be secretive about stuff and no, I won't share it with anyone.
My plans needs a slight tweak. No more birthday dinner at Swensens tomorrow since the family is planning to celebrate Mothers' Day. Hmmm...
I've said before, I dislike changes, especially to what I've already planned. We'll see. If not, I'll just have a belated birthday dinner next Saturday. Sigh...
I've something planned for Mothers' Day, if plan is the word to use. Yes, I like to be secretive about stuff and no, I won't share it with anyone.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Countdown to my birthday
**3 more days to my Birthday!**
Yay!
That's the only thing I can cheer about actually. I have been looking forward to it since last year. I feel that the anticipation is so much exciting than the real deal.
I'm going to celebrate it by going to Swensens and ordering my favourite dish and the fries and ice-cream on Saturday. Woohoo! I can't wait! I've been planning it since a long time ago. Everything must go out well.
Yes, Sunday is the actual date and it's Mothers' Day too. But, I'm celebrating it on Saturday.
On another note, I really need more time! There are so many things to do! Some much miscellaneous homework and stuff. I'm weary.
And I feel like updating my blog much.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Updates
**Countdown to my Birthday: 7 more days**
A 4-day break for me. It's been great, lazing around all day.
I did do my homework though. Speaking of which, I feel like I'm still in my "honeymoon" period. Maybe, the 7-weeks of holidays made a bigger impact on me than I thought. I don't feel ready and geared up for classes and tutorials. Half the time, I'm dallying. Furthermore, the new class makes me even less thrilled to be there. Enough said. I'm worried about my projects.
On Thursday, I went to the library and borrowed more books. I have not yet finished The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks! I'm going to finish it and watch the movie adaptation. I heard it is a great movie. Arhgggg.
I borrowed a book on beads! It was not quite I'm looking for, but at least it is better than I've been looking at. Wow, those beading projects makes my hands itch.
Yesterday, we went to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. It's been ages since we lasted went there. Things are pretty much the same. We just walked around before going off.
Watched 17 Again! Yes, I've been wanting to watch it since it was released in Singapore. It is a great movie, light-hearted and easy on the eyes. There's another movie that I want to watch and that's Wolverine. Maybe next time.
That seems to be all. Tomorrow is another day. 6 hours break, oh the joy.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Life goes on
Second week had ended. Let's do some reflections.
For 3 days, I've been coming back home late and eating late dinners. It was worst than I thought to be. Everyday, I just returned to home, tired and worn-out. But, on the other hand, I've been having later-than-nine o'clock lessons. This means that I can wake up later.
As I said before, my time-table stinks. All those long breaks in between... The only good thing is that Fridays is my off-day. And that today is an off-day too.
It made me realised that Freshman time-tables are the best. The time-tables are catered especially for Freshmen, early classes and early dismissals.
I missed those Freshman days. Really I do. I regretted not giving my best and not enjoying it while it lasts. And I'm not talking about the time-table.
It's weird in my Junior class, 2B03. Like what my friend has said, everybody has their own cliques and own set of friends. Nobody really makes any effort to know each other. It's quite sad and awkward actually.
It makes me even more glad that at least, I have a friend/classmate from my Year 1 class. A familiar face is always welcomed.
The dreaded projects grouping. I should have known that I won't be so lucky every time. It's not that my project group is that bad. Well, it still remains to be seen. I'm feeling kind of apprehensive about it.
I missed my year 1 project team! The dynamics was quite great since the start. It was rather rare, in fact. I can't help but to reminiscence those days.
Another thing, I don't think I like my cross-cultural psychology class very much. I don't want to say much.
However, it makes me cherish the times I get to spend with my friends even more. I get to meet them in lectures, cross-cultural psycho lecture and sometimes, during lunch-time. Ah well, this is the best I can hope for.
Once again, I must say this. I'm not a peoples-person. Sure, I can get on well with familiar friends and people. I'm shy, so people have to make the first move. I have so much to say, but my muse seems to have gone.
Typing all these makes me melancholy. Yes, before I yet regret another year gone by, it's best to start enjoying the moment, right? I'll try.
I'm listening to December Boys by Peter Cincotti. It's a really nice song with meaningful lyrics. A little like how I feel.
Unfortunately, the video on youtube which I like has been taken down. So, I can't provide a link.
I'm thinking about you
And I remember everything, all of us
I look at the ocean
But still I can't see anything,
But all of us
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The time of open hearts
The time before the rest of life begins
The learning who we are
What I'd give to be December boys again
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But nothing was easy
But I would do it all again, and never change a thing
It's all about choices
But I couldn't watch you walk away
Without following
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The lines of broken dreams
The lines dividing strangers from your friends
We live in, you and me
Oh, what I'd give to be December boys again
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Oh, in between a man and child,
Homeless horses running wild
Everything on earth was worth a try
It took me by surprise,
I felt so good to be alive
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Sooner or later
I'll find the end to everything,
But life goes on
Twisting and turning
forcing us through everyday
Until it's gone
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At last I think I know,
The past is where we keep what might have been
But, it's best to let it go
Cause' we'll never be December boys again
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We'll never be December boys again
Never be December boys again
Never never be December boys again
For 3 days, I've been coming back home late and eating late dinners. It was worst than I thought to be. Everyday, I just returned to home, tired and worn-out. But, on the other hand, I've been having later-than-nine o'clock lessons. This means that I can wake up later.
As I said before, my time-table stinks. All those long breaks in between... The only good thing is that Fridays is my off-day. And that today is an off-day too.
It made me realised that Freshman time-tables are the best. The time-tables are catered especially for Freshmen, early classes and early dismissals.
I missed those Freshman days. Really I do. I regretted not giving my best and not enjoying it while it lasts. And I'm not talking about the time-table.
It's weird in my Junior class, 2B03. Like what my friend has said, everybody has their own cliques and own set of friends. Nobody really makes any effort to know each other. It's quite sad and awkward actually.
It makes me even more glad that at least, I have a friend/classmate from my Year 1 class. A familiar face is always welcomed.
The dreaded projects grouping. I should have known that I won't be so lucky every time. It's not that my project group is that bad. Well, it still remains to be seen. I'm feeling kind of apprehensive about it.
I missed my year 1 project team! The dynamics was quite great since the start. It was rather rare, in fact. I can't help but to reminiscence those days.
Another thing, I don't think I like my cross-cultural psychology class very much. I don't want to say much.
However, it makes me cherish the times I get to spend with my friends even more. I get to meet them in lectures, cross-cultural psycho lecture and sometimes, during lunch-time. Ah well, this is the best I can hope for.
Once again, I must say this. I'm not a peoples-person. Sure, I can get on well with familiar friends and people. I'm shy, so people have to make the first move. I have so much to say, but my muse seems to have gone.
Typing all these makes me melancholy. Yes, before I yet regret another year gone by, it's best to start enjoying the moment, right? I'll try.
I'm listening to December Boys by Peter Cincotti. It's a really nice song with meaningful lyrics. A little like how I feel.
Unfortunately, the video on youtube which I like has been taken down. So, I can't provide a link.
I'm thinking about you
And I remember everything, all of us
I look at the ocean
But still I can't see anything,
But all of us
~
The time of open hearts
The time before the rest of life begins
The learning who we are
What I'd give to be December boys again
~
But nothing was easy
But I would do it all again, and never change a thing
It's all about choices
But I couldn't watch you walk away
Without following
~
The lines of broken dreams
The lines dividing strangers from your friends
We live in, you and me
Oh, what I'd give to be December boys again
~
Oh, in between a man and child,
Homeless horses running wild
Everything on earth was worth a try
It took me by surprise,
I felt so good to be alive
~
Sooner or later
I'll find the end to everything,
But life goes on
Twisting and turning
forcing us through everyday
Until it's gone
~
At last I think I know,
The past is where we keep what might have been
But, it's best to let it go
Cause' we'll never be December boys again
~
We'll never be December boys again
Never be December boys again
Never never be December boys again
Friday, April 24, 2009
Stupid day
Gods, I know I would regret it! See? I knew it! Grrrr.
I feel like throttling something now...
I have a few choice not-so-nice words to use but I've decided to stick to proper English words to use as substitute.
I will rant and fume all I want and one day, I'll look back to see how immature I was. Now, back to business.
Against my better judgements, I went to this so-call Business Day which I thought was an orientation. I found my year 1 class friend there, apparently we were the only ones from our year 1 class attending.
We "signed in" and I realised that no one from my year 2 class was there. Of course, who is insane enough to attend this event when you can laze around at home? Me, apparently. Less than a quarter of the business students came. I felt so stupid all of a sudden.
I wish Alice is my best friend, she would have seen this coming.
Anyway, one other person from my class came. I wanted to escape, I just wanted to leave. But, once again, my conscience gnawed on my heart and and I stayed on. Besides, they said that once you signed in, you must signed out, or else no SEAL points will be given. Those cheaters...
I figured, since I came, I might as well stayed on to get my SEAL points. "Tricking" us into coming for this event by saying it was compulsory and all that nonsense is a low blow. Yes, I got tricked and was pissed off.
Blah, blah, blah. Then, came the games. I was going to leave in the middle of the games but in the end I didn't do it. Either I was too cowardly to do so or that stupid conscience working its magic. I endured throughout the whole ordeal with the boredom that could compete Marcus' from Volturi.
I can't say that I didn't enjoy some aspects of it.
Who says I can't have a temper? I just don't want to lash it out on people. Zzzz....
At last, the time had come for us to leave. What a relief.
Was that an orientation? NO. Did I regret going? YES. Will I do something like that again? Absolutely NOT. Next time something like that is taking place, I'll be MIA (missing in action.) Maybe, if I like it, my phantom will be there.
Oh joy, the excitement I felt for this day. I really look forward to another one. No way. Sarcasm can dripped like acid.
I won't be that goody-goody again.
Yes, this may be a small matter. But, at that moment of time, I felt cheated. As I said before, one day, I'll be laughing at this post along with some others.
I feel like throttling something now...
I have a few choice not-so-nice words to use but I've decided to stick to proper English words to use as substitute.
I will rant and fume all I want and one day, I'll look back to see how immature I was. Now, back to business.
Against my better judgements, I went to this so-call Business Day which I thought was an orientation. I found my year 1 class friend there, apparently we were the only ones from our year 1 class attending.
We "signed in" and I realised that no one from my year 2 class was there. Of course, who is insane enough to attend this event when you can laze around at home? Me, apparently. Less than a quarter of the business students came. I felt so stupid all of a sudden.
I wish Alice is my best friend, she would have seen this coming.
Anyway, one other person from my class came. I wanted to escape, I just wanted to leave. But, once again, my conscience gnawed on my heart and and I stayed on. Besides, they said that once you signed in, you must signed out, or else no SEAL points will be given. Those cheaters...
I figured, since I came, I might as well stayed on to get my SEAL points. "Tricking" us into coming for this event by saying it was compulsory and all that nonsense is a low blow. Yes, I got tricked and was pissed off.
Blah, blah, blah. Then, came the games. I was going to leave in the middle of the games but in the end I didn't do it. Either I was too cowardly to do so or that stupid conscience working its magic. I endured throughout the whole ordeal with the boredom that could compete Marcus' from Volturi.
I can't say that I didn't enjoy some aspects of it.
Who says I can't have a temper? I just don't want to lash it out on people. Zzzz....
At last, the time had come for us to leave. What a relief.
Was that an orientation? NO. Did I regret going? YES. Will I do something like that again? Absolutely NOT. Next time something like that is taking place, I'll be MIA (missing in action.) Maybe, if I like it, my phantom will be there.
Oh joy, the excitement I felt for this day. I really look forward to another one. No way. Sarcasm can dripped like acid.
I won't be that goody-goody again.
Yes, this may be a small matter. But, at that moment of time, I felt cheated. As I said before, one day, I'll be laughing at this post along with some others.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
School pains and dilemma (Part 2)
Apparently, I've made up my mind. Due to some untold reasons, I've decided to go, albeit how reluctant I am.
This time tomorrow, I'll be ranting away about what happen and what should have happened.
One of the reason I'm going is because I think it will be an orientation. If I thought wrong, well, I can jolly blame myself.
Stopping here. I'll be updating on various important news about the twilight saga movie world tomorrow.
This time tomorrow, I'll be ranting away about what happen and what should have happened.
One of the reason I'm going is because I think it will be an orientation. If I thought wrong, well, I can jolly blame myself.
Stopping here. I'll be updating on various important news about the twilight saga movie world tomorrow.
School pains and dilemma
I made a stupid blunder yesterday.
I kept thinking that I have a lecture at 2-4pm, when in actual fact, it starts at 1pm. As you can imagine, I reached school by 1.45pm and found it weird that no one was waiting outside. I messaged my friend and finally knew that I had made a mistake. Gahh! That was the stupidest mistake ever! I'm feeling so embarrassed. In the end, I just went home.
On Tuesday, I had a briefing on the transnational studies I'll doing in June. I sure hope I made the right decision. It actually sounds like a nice experience to have, living in the school hostel with the rest of transnational studies students.
I'm an OK person to live with. I love my privacy a lot. I won't antagonise people, of course.
Well, I met my new classmates for this semester on Tuesday. Can't say much, I just wish for everything to go smoothly, especially for the projects. I hate those free-loaders. I'm really glad that I have a friend in the same class as I do. It makes things easier. I'm also very happy to note that I share the same lectures with my other friends. At least, we can see and talk to each other.
Tomorrow is an off day for me. And while I am cheering away, I got this most dreadful news. There is a business day programme going on tomorrow afternoon. The worst being, it's compulsory and attendance will be taken.
I find it stupid anyway. Since it's going to be a joyful event, why should they go to such extremes and force people to go?
I don't feel like going! Unfortunately, I'm not one of those people who can make a decision and stick with it. I'm constantly in a dilemma. It makes me depressed and gives me headaches. For once, I wish I can stop being a goody-two shoes.
I envy those people who don't care about the consequences and live for the moment. That being said, I won't skip my tutorials or lectures. It's just that sometimes, I want to be happy for a change.
Most of the time, I ended up doing the right thing and regretted it. How many times have pass that they "cheated" us and we ended up regretting going?
My heart says "No", but my brain says "Yes". Or is it the other way round? I don't want to go, but duty calls and I hate my sense of righteousness.
If only it's not compulsory... Which I think most people won't attend. Why attend such a thing when one can do more productive stuff and go home early on a Friday?
What should I do? I don't think it will really affect me in any way. After all, this is an event, not a tutorial class or even a lecture. So, what if I don't go and should someone ask, I'll just say I'm ill? Or what if I just say I've already plan my own programmes? I won't go around accommodating time-slots into what I've already planned.
There won't a need for MC anyway, unless they demand it, which I doubt. Come on, it's my off day, I'm so looking forward to it and now, it's dashed.
It's hurting me!
Should I or shouldn't I? That's is the question.
I kept thinking that I have a lecture at 2-4pm, when in actual fact, it starts at 1pm. As you can imagine, I reached school by 1.45pm and found it weird that no one was waiting outside. I messaged my friend and finally knew that I had made a mistake. Gahh! That was the stupidest mistake ever! I'm feeling so embarrassed. In the end, I just went home.
On Tuesday, I had a briefing on the transnational studies I'll doing in June. I sure hope I made the right decision. It actually sounds like a nice experience to have, living in the school hostel with the rest of transnational studies students.
I'm an OK person to live with. I love my privacy a lot. I won't antagonise people, of course.
Well, I met my new classmates for this semester on Tuesday. Can't say much, I just wish for everything to go smoothly, especially for the projects. I hate those free-loaders. I'm really glad that I have a friend in the same class as I do. It makes things easier. I'm also very happy to note that I share the same lectures with my other friends. At least, we can see and talk to each other.
Tomorrow is an off day for me. And while I am cheering away, I got this most dreadful news. There is a business day programme going on tomorrow afternoon. The worst being, it's compulsory and attendance will be taken.
I find it stupid anyway. Since it's going to be a joyful event, why should they go to such extremes and force people to go?
I don't feel like going! Unfortunately, I'm not one of those people who can make a decision and stick with it. I'm constantly in a dilemma. It makes me depressed and gives me headaches. For once, I wish I can stop being a goody-two shoes.
I envy those people who don't care about the consequences and live for the moment. That being said, I won't skip my tutorials or lectures. It's just that sometimes, I want to be happy for a change.
Most of the time, I ended up doing the right thing and regretted it. How many times have pass that they "cheated" us and we ended up regretting going?
My heart says "No", but my brain says "Yes". Or is it the other way round? I don't want to go, but duty calls and I hate my sense of righteousness.
If only it's not compulsory... Which I think most people won't attend. Why attend such a thing when one can do more productive stuff and go home early on a Friday?
What should I do? I don't think it will really affect me in any way. After all, this is an event, not a tutorial class or even a lecture. So, what if I don't go and should someone ask, I'll just say I'm ill? Or what if I just say I've already plan my own programmes? I won't go around accommodating time-slots into what I've already planned.
There won't a need for MC anyway, unless they demand it, which I doubt. Come on, it's my off day, I'm so looking forward to it and now, it's dashed.
It's hurting me!
Should I or shouldn't I? That's is the question.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Updates
Many things to update.
First of all, school term started yesterday. The only good thing about it was that my friends/year 1 group members are taking cross-cultural psychology too. The 5 of us can meet up once a week for that one hour of lecture.
Today is the second day of school and already I'm lethargic. I'm feeling sleeping now. Luckily, I'm off on Friday.
I'm worried about the transnational studies programme. I really don't know where to meet and the time it will end.
Next, my English is getting rusty, especially the grammar. I pride myself in my English most of the times, well, not exactly pride, but still... I need to brush up my grammar, it irks me when I'm not sure how a certain sentence should be.
I've mastered the song "Who'll stop the rain" in a few days. It's a really nice song with great lyrics.
I'm shedding now, like a snake, oh gods. First my face, then my arm. Ahhh...
Well, I guess this ends here, for now. I can't remember what else that I want to update.
First of all, school term started yesterday. The only good thing about it was that my friends/year 1 group members are taking cross-cultural psychology too. The 5 of us can meet up once a week for that one hour of lecture.
Today is the second day of school and already I'm lethargic. I'm feeling sleeping now. Luckily, I'm off on Friday.
I'm worried about the transnational studies programme. I really don't know where to meet and the time it will end.
Next, my English is getting rusty, especially the grammar. I pride myself in my English most of the times, well, not exactly pride, but still... I need to brush up my grammar, it irks me when I'm not sure how a certain sentence should be.
I've mastered the song "Who'll stop the rain" in a few days. It's a really nice song with great lyrics.
I'm shedding now, like a snake, oh gods. First my face, then my arm. Ahhh...
Well, I guess this ends here, for now. I can't remember what else that I want to update.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Sentosa outing photos
~Sentosa Photos~
Playing volleyball.
Playing cards on the sand
Burying the volleyball
End result: A tortoise.
Sun, Sand, Sea.
A lovely day.
Group photo
Sun-burnt
My favourite song: Who'll stop the rain
My favourite song as of now. Originally sung by Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was featured in December Boys.
Lyrics:
Long as I remember,
The rain been coming down.
Clouds of myst'ry pouring,
Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages,
Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder,
Who'll stop the rain.
I went down Virginia,
Seeking shelter from the storm.
Caught up in the fable,
I watched the tower grow.
Five year plans and new deals,
Wrapped in golden chains.
And I wonder, Still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain.
Heard the singers playing,
How we cheered for more.
The crowd had rushed together,
Trying to keep warm.
Still the rain kept pouring,
Falling on my ears.
And I wonder, Still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain.
Sentosa outing
Went to Sentosa with Secondary 4 classmates on Friday. In the end, only 3 girls and 6 guys went. A little pathetic, maybe.
My friend and I went there via bus 855, wow, it was a long journey to Harbour Front Interchange.
Boarded the bus en route to Sentosa. I was thinking, there should not be so many people there since school term has already started except for Poly. Still, there were quite a lot of people, playing volleyball.
The sun was especially hot that day. I didn't play volleyball but sat in the shade. I was still sun-burnt quite badly. In actual fact, I put my legs and hands out in the sun to sun-tan for a while. Who knows that I got burnt? The guys had it even worse.
Washed up at about 5-6pm and went to VivoCity to eat dinner. Ate at Carl's Jr for the first time. The burger was huge, although I just bought the normal one. I didn't finished it. The fries are quite nice though.
Walked around and went home afterwards.
My skin remains red and the awful tan-lines is getting on my nerves. Luckily, I don't wear too short shorts and T-shirts. What is bad was, only my right leg and arm are very red. My neck and ear also had it bad.
I was telling my father to go to Sentosa so that I could even it out, by tanning my left leg and arm.
Yes, I don't feel like typing hence the short update, there's no inspiration for me to write. I hope things will be fine again. I'll post up the photos soon.
Tomorrow is the start of school, going to school at around 5pm just to have a stupid lecture.
My friend and I went there via bus 855, wow, it was a long journey to Harbour Front Interchange.
Boarded the bus en route to Sentosa. I was thinking, there should not be so many people there since school term has already started except for Poly. Still, there were quite a lot of people, playing volleyball.
The sun was especially hot that day. I didn't play volleyball but sat in the shade. I was still sun-burnt quite badly. In actual fact, I put my legs and hands out in the sun to sun-tan for a while. Who knows that I got burnt? The guys had it even worse.
Washed up at about 5-6pm and went to VivoCity to eat dinner. Ate at Carl's Jr for the first time. The burger was huge, although I just bought the normal one. I didn't finished it. The fries are quite nice though.
Walked around and went home afterwards.
My skin remains red and the awful tan-lines is getting on my nerves. Luckily, I don't wear too short shorts and T-shirts. What is bad was, only my right leg and arm are very red. My neck and ear also had it bad.
I was telling my father to go to Sentosa so that I could even it out, by tanning my left leg and arm.
Yes, I don't feel like typing hence the short update, there's no inspiration for me to write. I hope things will be fine again. I'll post up the photos soon.
Tomorrow is the start of school, going to school at around 5pm just to have a stupid lecture.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
My own countdown clock & time-table for Year 2
Yay!
Finally, after hours of trial and error and editing, my New Moon Countdown clock (S'pore) is out!
I had so much trouble finding a free website that allow me to upload my own pictures in addition to a countdown clock. At last, I managed to do it! I went from photobucket (editing the necessary photo) and going to springwidget to upload it and slowly adjust the timer in.
This is my greatest achievement yet! I'm suffering from back aches though. Too much time spent online.
On another note, I got my new time-table today. I'm in the class 2B03. I sure hope that there are people from my year 1 class in the same class as I am.
The time-table is weird and I'm starting to regret the trans-national studies. Yes, I only have to study like 5 weeks but the tutorials will be very long. Oh gods.
I hope everything will turn out fine.
Finally, after hours of trial and error and editing, my New Moon Countdown clock (S'pore) is out!
I had so much trouble finding a free website that allow me to upload my own pictures in addition to a countdown clock. At last, I managed to do it! I went from photobucket (editing the necessary photo) and going to springwidget to upload it and slowly adjust the timer in.
This is my greatest achievement yet! I'm suffering from back aches though. Too much time spent online.
On another note, I got my new time-table today. I'm in the class 2B03. I sure hope that there are people from my year 1 class in the same class as I am.
The time-table is weird and I'm starting to regret the trans-national studies. Yes, I only have to study like 5 weeks but the tutorials will be very long. Oh gods.
I hope everything will turn out fine.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Procedure
Went out the whole of today.
My mother went for colonoscopy - an examination of the large colon at Mount Elizabeth hospital.
It took up such a long time. First we waited for registration and then went to the ward to rest. Anyway, the whole procedure wasn't that long, 1 hour to perform the surgery, another hour to rest and for the sedation to wear off.
The waiting to go into the theater part was the longest.
My father and I went to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for some drinks and snacks at about 12+pm.
After my mother was discharged, we went to Paragon for lunch. I bought new shoes for the new school-term. The shoes are from ViVie. Once again, the pair of shoes I wanted was not available. So I had to settle for second best.
We had lunch at DeliFrance. I ate plain baguette and shared iced tea with my father. Plain baguette is the nicest bread.
Went home after that. I'm starting to have withdrawals because I didn't go to the Lex for the whole day.
The car pack fee were really jaw-dropping. Almost $20!
My mother went for colonoscopy - an examination of the large colon at Mount Elizabeth hospital.
It took up such a long time. First we waited for registration and then went to the ward to rest. Anyway, the whole procedure wasn't that long, 1 hour to perform the surgery, another hour to rest and for the sedation to wear off.
The waiting to go into the theater part was the longest.
My father and I went to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for some drinks and snacks at about 12+pm.
After my mother was discharged, we went to Paragon for lunch. I bought new shoes for the new school-term. The shoes are from ViVie. Once again, the pair of shoes I wanted was not available. So I had to settle for second best.
We had lunch at DeliFrance. I ate plain baguette and shared iced tea with my father. Plain baguette is the nicest bread.
Went home after that. I'm starting to have withdrawals because I didn't go to the Lex for the whole day.
The car pack fee were really jaw-dropping. Almost $20!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Righteousness and worn out
School is starting soon. Arrgg!
I can't believe it, time really flies when you are having fun. I'm feeling lethargic lately, and don't feel like blogging. I don't feel like doing anything.
Even posting on the Lex seems to lose its novelty. Why is it so? My aim is to have 1500 posts in my alias when the holidays end. I'm on track so far, 1431 posts. I'm "completely dazzled!", but I love the rank "lusting for blood" more.
I guess by the time my school term starts, I'll have to cut down on Lex time by a lot, since I'm on a completely different time zone. I won't even have people playing with me anymore. Sighs. No more thinking up the weirdest answers to the Wrong answer thread, or making fun of the Cullens in the Post-Its thread. I really have fun on these threads. Sarcasm and dry-wit is what I'm trying to achieve.
I feel like I'm suffering from a burn-out. I've been posting and laughing like crazy on some 'good' days, where I'm posting on 3 different threads at the same time. It's like coming down from an adrenaline rush.
Nothing excites me anymore! I don't care much about who is cast as which character in the upcoming New Moon movie. It's not my place to say anything after all. I don't care how big New Moon is going to be. I try to be thrilled but it's just not working.
I was so worked up for Twilight the movie and now, the consequences is, I don't care about how things are going. OK, I'm kidding myself if I say I don't care at all, but the euphoria is no longer there.
Another thing, I'm getting too affected by matters that happen in the virtual world. Recently, there was the invasion of trolls in the threads of the Lex, more specifically, the Cullenism thread. Some of these people came preaching about how Cullenism, a fictional religion, is not showing respect to some other real-life religions.
I mean, come on, fans create this for FUN. If someone is offended, then don't come on the thread and you won't see it. The best way to get rid of trolls is to ignore them. It's certainly not wise to rise up to the bait.
Some people are really weird up in the head. Why remains so uptight? Most people take it as a joke, but if someone really practice Cullenism, it's his/her choice. You can't go around dictating how others should behave.
And don't go around saying you have the right to speak what you want. Yes, you can do that, but this is a private website that supports twilight saga. Don't come in here saying how twilight stinks or anything. Go create your own website if you want.
Gah! I'm so worked up over this and for what? So righteous...
Finally, I'm trying to become someone else in the virtual world. I'm not having much luck so far. There are times I'm breaking out of the shell, but others, I'm still myself.
The virtual world is where I want to be different. I want to be unafraid of people's opinions. But I can't. It hurts when people commented on what your alias is doing. Not that people are hostile and mean, I'm thinking it's I who is hostile. Or at least, not partaking in the activities. Besides, most of them are "friends" with each other. And I feel kind of "out'.
I'll try my best to rid myself of unnecessary burdens. It's bringing me down. I shall enjoy the time while it lasts.
I can't believe it, time really flies when you are having fun. I'm feeling lethargic lately, and don't feel like blogging. I don't feel like doing anything.
Even posting on the Lex seems to lose its novelty. Why is it so? My aim is to have 1500 posts in my alias when the holidays end. I'm on track so far, 1431 posts. I'm "completely dazzled!", but I love the rank "lusting for blood" more.
I guess by the time my school term starts, I'll have to cut down on Lex time by a lot, since I'm on a completely different time zone. I won't even have people playing with me anymore. Sighs. No more thinking up the weirdest answers to the Wrong answer thread, or making fun of the Cullens in the Post-Its thread. I really have fun on these threads. Sarcasm and dry-wit is what I'm trying to achieve.
I feel like I'm suffering from a burn-out. I've been posting and laughing like crazy on some 'good' days, where I'm posting on 3 different threads at the same time. It's like coming down from an adrenaline rush.
Nothing excites me anymore! I don't care much about who is cast as which character in the upcoming New Moon movie. It's not my place to say anything after all. I don't care how big New Moon is going to be. I try to be thrilled but it's just not working.
I was so worked up for Twilight the movie and now, the consequences is, I don't care about how things are going. OK, I'm kidding myself if I say I don't care at all, but the euphoria is no longer there.
Another thing, I'm getting too affected by matters that happen in the virtual world. Recently, there was the invasion of trolls in the threads of the Lex, more specifically, the Cullenism thread. Some of these people came preaching about how Cullenism, a fictional religion, is not showing respect to some other real-life religions.
I mean, come on, fans create this for FUN. If someone is offended, then don't come on the thread and you won't see it. The best way to get rid of trolls is to ignore them. It's certainly not wise to rise up to the bait.
Some people are really weird up in the head. Why remains so uptight? Most people take it as a joke, but if someone really practice Cullenism, it's his/her choice. You can't go around dictating how others should behave.
And don't go around saying you have the right to speak what you want. Yes, you can do that, but this is a private website that supports twilight saga. Don't come in here saying how twilight stinks or anything. Go create your own website if you want.
Gah! I'm so worked up over this and for what? So righteous...
Finally, I'm trying to become someone else in the virtual world. I'm not having much luck so far. There are times I'm breaking out of the shell, but others, I'm still myself.
The virtual world is where I want to be different. I want to be unafraid of people's opinions. But I can't. It hurts when people commented on what your alias is doing. Not that people are hostile and mean, I'm thinking it's I who is hostile. Or at least, not partaking in the activities. Besides, most of them are "friends" with each other. And I feel kind of "out'.
I'll try my best to rid myself of unnecessary burdens. It's bringing me down. I shall enjoy the time while it lasts.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Jurong Point
Went to Jurong Point yesterday afternoon to get some beads and beading wire. It's a long journey, no wonder I don't like to go out.
The problem is, there isn't any shops selling beading materials near my place. This is the first time I went out ever since my holiday started. A little pathetic, maybe.
I'm so going to get a car as soon as I get my license and have the means to buy one. I may need to wait till I'm financially secured though. My dream car is a BMW/Audi/Volvo, in that order.
I think I will start making the bracelet tomorrow.
The problem is, there isn't any shops selling beading materials near my place. This is the first time I went out ever since my holiday started. A little pathetic, maybe.
I'm so going to get a car as soon as I get my license and have the means to buy one. I may need to wait till I'm financially secured though. My dream car is a BMW/Audi/Volvo, in that order.
I think I will start making the bracelet tomorrow.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Ramblings
Another post for the miscellaneous stuff.
First of all, I wanted to scream! What happen to Fanfiction website!? I need my fix, now!
God, I sure hope it's not my problem, whatever that may be. I don't mind that much if they have maintenance problems or what. Just give me back my Fanfiction by tomorrow morning and everything will be fine.
As of now, thank goodness, Fanfiction is back on. Yay!
I've read many novels so far. I'll probably spend some time reviewing some of the novels these few days. For don't what reason, I don't feel like typing much.
I'm getting depressed. Maybe it's due to the fact that school is reopening soon. Yes, it's immature of me to demand a longer holiday. If the holiday is any longer still, I'll become a worm.
I'm aiming for a total of 1500 posts in the Lex by the time I go back to school. It's not that hard to achieve that, as long as there are people who will play in the 2 threads I frequent.
There is painting work going on in the housing estates. Gone are the sunny red, orange and yellow paint, here comes dreary green and more green. I've seen the sample of the end result, it's really different. It's this mix of greenish-blue and green design.
Oh yes, my cousin finally gave the disc containing the photos of her wedding, with me as her bridesmaid. Some of the pictures are rather flattening, if I must say so myself.
Last but not least, I made some New Moon-inspired banner and avatar today. It's quite different from my usual banners. I'll post them up on Facebook as soon as I edited them and perhaps on here too.
That's all for now.
First of all, I wanted to scream! What happen to Fanfiction website!? I need my fix, now!
God, I sure hope it's not my problem, whatever that may be. I don't mind that much if they have maintenance problems or what. Just give me back my Fanfiction by tomorrow morning and everything will be fine.
As of now, thank goodness, Fanfiction is back on. Yay!
I've read many novels so far. I'll probably spend some time reviewing some of the novels these few days. For don't what reason, I don't feel like typing much.
I'm getting depressed. Maybe it's due to the fact that school is reopening soon. Yes, it's immature of me to demand a longer holiday. If the holiday is any longer still, I'll become a worm.
I'm aiming for a total of 1500 posts in the Lex by the time I go back to school. It's not that hard to achieve that, as long as there are people who will play in the 2 threads I frequent.
There is painting work going on in the housing estates. Gone are the sunny red, orange and yellow paint, here comes dreary green and more green. I've seen the sample of the end result, it's really different. It's this mix of greenish-blue and green design.
Oh yes, my cousin finally gave the disc containing the photos of her wedding, with me as her bridesmaid. Some of the pictures are rather flattening, if I must say so myself.
Last but not least, I made some New Moon-inspired banner and avatar today. It's quite different from my usual banners. I'll post them up on Facebook as soon as I edited them and perhaps on here too.
That's all for now.
Isetan
It's been quite long since I last updated. I've time, but I don't feel like writing or typing for that matter.
Went to Isetan at Shaw Centre. I wanted to get a bag for the new school term.
Just as we were finding a parking lot, we past by a yellow Porsche! I saw the emblem of Porsche on the car hood. I told my brothers about it and later, we went there to take a look. It's yellow, it's sporty, too bad it's a Carrera and not Turbo 911.
My brother took pictures of it, although he should have zoom in on the emblem. Ahh well, I should take some pictures myself too, but didn't.
We ate at Sakae Sushi at Wheelock Place. It's been quite a while since I last ate at Sakae Sushi.
Walked back to Isetan and visited the supermarket. All those different kinds of Japanese food and products makes me excited. I saw the $90 melons. Wow, imagine I were to buy one, my mother said the peel and seeds should be eaten too.
We bought some of the cracker beans and Shishamo. I love Shishamo, but it's expensive to eat it in Japanese resturants. It's quite cheap if you buy it in supermarkets though.
I just released that Isetan at Orchard Road is different from the Isetan in Tampines Mall. For one, there isn't much choices on 'normal' bags. Almost all bags and shoes sold there are branded goods.
Anyway, I bought a Reebok Bag. Why is it that whenever I want something, it will be the last piece or not available anymore? That bag is the last piece but since it's OK, I just bought it.
Had drinks at McCafe outside Isetan. It's quite the lovely place, like we are tourists.
Went to Isetan at Shaw Centre. I wanted to get a bag for the new school term.
Just as we were finding a parking lot, we past by a yellow Porsche! I saw the emblem of Porsche on the car hood. I told my brothers about it and later, we went there to take a look. It's yellow, it's sporty, too bad it's a Carrera and not Turbo 911.
My brother took pictures of it, although he should have zoom in on the emblem. Ahh well, I should take some pictures myself too, but didn't.
We ate at Sakae Sushi at Wheelock Place. It's been quite a while since I last ate at Sakae Sushi.
Walked back to Isetan and visited the supermarket. All those different kinds of Japanese food and products makes me excited. I saw the $90 melons. Wow, imagine I were to buy one, my mother said the peel and seeds should be eaten too.
We bought some of the cracker beans and Shishamo. I love Shishamo, but it's expensive to eat it in Japanese resturants. It's quite cheap if you buy it in supermarkets though.
I just released that Isetan at Orchard Road is different from the Isetan in Tampines Mall. For one, there isn't much choices on 'normal' bags. Almost all bags and shoes sold there are branded goods.
Anyway, I bought a Reebok Bag. Why is it that whenever I want something, it will be the last piece or not available anymore? That bag is the last piece but since it's OK, I just bought it.
Had drinks at McCafe outside Isetan. It's quite the lovely place, like we are tourists.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Happy April's Fool Day!
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OK, seriously, this is one of the best April's Fool jokes! And not the evil kind where a worm will take over the world.
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Twilight Lexicon has become LexiKalebCon overnight, at least in USA timing.
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Twilight Lexicon has become LexiKalebCon overnight, at least in USA timing.
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I was just refreshing the message boards when all of a sudden the normal threads disappeared and became all about Kaleb Nation.
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Kaleb Nation is the original Twi-guy. He's a guy who read Twilight for research and does commentary for each chapter of the books. I'm not exactly a fan of his, but he's very witty.
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The above video is dedicated to him from the creators of Twilight Lexicon. It's a great tribute and the song is really catchy and hilarious. Soon I'll be singing along.
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And like all April's Fool jokes, people got tricked. They ranted and raved about "how twilight lexicon should just go back to normal and enough already of Kaleb Nation". It really makes me laugh.
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True, the time difference gets on people's nerves, like mine and some others. April 1st is almost over in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
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Well, it's a nice joke, surprisingly, I didn't get tricked. Maybe, I'm really aware that today is April's Fool Day, I just had a little shock over the disappearance of the threads before knowing that Twilight Lexicon is getting into the spirits of April's Fool.
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Last year, humans of Forks "took over" the Lexicon. The year before, the Volturi was there.
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I was aware of the humans taking over the Lexicon, a pity that I didn't know about the Volturi.
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It's been great!
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Something funny
This video is really funny! Many people recommended it so I watched it. I really love the techno version of the Lord of the Rings soundtrack.
The second video is combining the lyrics of the song "Spectacular" in Moulin Rouge into Harry Potter OotP film. It is a genius piece of work as the lyrics reflect what is showed in the video.
I love the part where Dumbledore says "The Triwizard Tournament is Spectacular, Spectacular!" and makes those whooshing sounds. The part where Karkaroff is 'singing' "It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside". is really great too. It was originally sung by the evil Duke in Moulin Rouge.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Common sense is taking a break
This is absolutely classic!
Check out the link: http://www.twilightlexicon.com/2009/03/27/hey-kids-dont-try-this-at-home/#comments
What's next in this crazy world we are living in? Seems like people are getting weirder and lamer as each day goes by.
The news: A 13-year-old boy went around biting people and his father blamed it on the influence on Twilight.
How funny is that? There is something mental about the boy but what's worst is the crazy notions his father had. He's clearly delusional.
Like the comments the 'news' attracted, I feel that some people have too much time on their hands that they want to be a part of the limelight in the local papers.
Twilight lexicon couldn't have put it any better. "In our opinion, Twilight is no more likely to have you chow down on classmates than Harry Potter is likely to have you jump off a building on a broom stick.
We’re really hoping that as Dr. Phil says that “common sense hasn’t taken a holiday” and that obviously there’s a lot more going on here than than movie mind control. The last thing we need is a warning of “don’t try this at home” stamped on the DVD’s a la McDonald’s coffee which amazingly is hot and hurts if you spill it on yourself."
Oh boy, I really want to see news that reports on some people leaping off buildings because they are Spiderman and thinking they could fly with a broom. Note the sarcasm here?
One of these days, to prevent getting sued, all the things, ranging from DVDs to brooms to utensils should have a stamp of warning on them.
Well, well, does that mean that since New Moon movie is coming out, we will be reading news on how some delusion kid try to cliff-dive because Bella is doing it? Wow, the suicide rate will be on the rise.
How about biting animals instead? Since Twilight is all about "vegetarian" vampires. That way, the boy won't even be getting jailed because of it. He can just say, :"I like my meat rare, very rare."
Hmm, what about those scenes about approaching strangers or leaving for Italy without letting your father know? They are not being very responsible.
I wonder...
Check out the link: http://www.twilightlexicon.com/2009/03/27/hey-kids-dont-try-this-at-home/#comments
What's next in this crazy world we are living in? Seems like people are getting weirder and lamer as each day goes by.
The news: A 13-year-old boy went around biting people and his father blamed it on the influence on Twilight.
How funny is that? There is something mental about the boy but what's worst is the crazy notions his father had. He's clearly delusional.
Like the comments the 'news' attracted, I feel that some people have too much time on their hands that they want to be a part of the limelight in the local papers.
Twilight lexicon couldn't have put it any better. "In our opinion, Twilight is no more likely to have you chow down on classmates than Harry Potter is likely to have you jump off a building on a broom stick.
We’re really hoping that as Dr. Phil says that “common sense hasn’t taken a holiday” and that obviously there’s a lot more going on here than than movie mind control. The last thing we need is a warning of “don’t try this at home” stamped on the DVD’s a la McDonald’s coffee which amazingly is hot and hurts if you spill it on yourself."
Oh boy, I really want to see news that reports on some people leaping off buildings because they are Spiderman and thinking they could fly with a broom. Note the sarcasm here?
One of these days, to prevent getting sued, all the things, ranging from DVDs to brooms to utensils should have a stamp of warning on them.
Well, well, does that mean that since New Moon movie is coming out, we will be reading news on how some delusion kid try to cliff-dive because Bella is doing it? Wow, the suicide rate will be on the rise.
How about biting animals instead? Since Twilight is all about "vegetarian" vampires. That way, the boy won't even be getting jailed because of it. He can just say, :"I like my meat rare, very rare."
Hmm, what about those scenes about approaching strangers or leaving for Italy without letting your father know? They are not being very responsible.
I wonder...
Friday, March 27, 2009
Into Thin Air book review
I love the books by Cindy Miles! I've said this once and will say it again.
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It's so hard to find good paranormal romance novels nowadays.
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Sure, there are plenty of them out there that touches on vampire hunters and what's not. I don't like books like that.
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Into Thin Air is the second novel by Cindy Miles. It's a very sweet book with a interesting plot-line. Best of all, the characters from Spirited Away are also featured here.
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Ever since reading Spirited Away, I've been wanting to get my hands on a sequel. No such luck on finding fanfiction based on Cindy Miles' books. Spirited Away is a great find in the library indeed, right after the beloved Twilight.
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I've read all 4 books by Cindy Miles. My favourite is still Spirited Away, followed by Into Thin Air. There's just something magical about these 2 books as compared to the other 2.
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One is about a ghost falling in love with a human. The other is about an angel and his Intended who is neither dead or alive.
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Sigh, the only other story I've read about a ghost and human is The Mediator series by Meg Cabot.
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I still wish that Spirited Away can be made into a movie but it may be a bad idea.
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Reading Cindy Miles' novels makes me want to visit the Highlands in Scotland. It will just be great to see the towering castles of yesteryear and learn more about the culture there. Another destination to note down on my long list of vacation spots.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Nightmares
Watched Sweeney Todd and Beverly Hills Ninja at my cousin's place yesterday.
I've always wanted to watch Sweeney Todd since it's release. However, all of yesterday night was spent relieving the "gory" scenes. I couldn't sleep and heard the clock strike at least 3 times.
Actually, the movie itself isn't that scary. There's only a couple of scenes that are more gory and disgusting. Furthermore, with my over-active imagination, my sleep was totally disturbed.
It's really laughable now in the morning , thinking about yesterday night. I kept telling myself this isn't real, it's all a show etc, to no avail.
Now, I can't see a meat pie without thinking about the Sweeney Todd. Gah, the images still keep flashing through my mind.
Went to Marina Barrage yesterday evening. We had dinner at the 7th Storey restaurant and reached home around 10+pm.
I've always wanted to watch Sweeney Todd since it's release. However, all of yesterday night was spent relieving the "gory" scenes. I couldn't sleep and heard the clock strike at least 3 times.
Actually, the movie itself isn't that scary. There's only a couple of scenes that are more gory and disgusting. Furthermore, with my over-active imagination, my sleep was totally disturbed.
It's really laughable now in the morning , thinking about yesterday night. I kept telling myself this isn't real, it's all a show etc, to no avail.
Now, I can't see a meat pie without thinking about the Sweeney Todd. Gah, the images still keep flashing through my mind.
Went to Marina Barrage yesterday evening. We had dinner at the 7th Storey restaurant and reached home around 10+pm.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Singapore New Moon movie release date
The Singapore release date for New Moon movie had been out. 3rd December 2009 is the date to be marked on the calender. I'm aware that the countdown clock on my blog follows the date of release in USA. It's days earlier than the release date for Twilight movie but still days behind the original release date in USA.
I'm not that excited as I've been for Twilight movie. Things change, people change. The image of the movie franchise has been tarnished and my faith has dropped.
Regardless, I'll still watch the movie and buy the DVD. I hope that this time round, I'll not laugh as much and respect the movie more.
I want the inept screen-writer to do better at following the plot-line of the book instead of doing what she thinks is right. I want the movie to be faithful and stay true to the book. Now that the actors and actresses have experience (I hope), they will try to be more into character.
Ha, it's not as if I'm the only one who have a problem with the screen-writer. Many fans has express their strong, negative feelings for her. Great minds think alike.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Nights in Rodanthe book review
I had finished reading Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks.
It's a really nice book, quite a tear-jerker. I cried when I was reading it. Maybe, it's because I'm more emotional than others.
Anyway, it's a recommendation. It's a traditional girl meet guy story but there is a twist. They both have children and are middle-aged. They both have emotional baggages and painful pasts to carry. They met at a seaside Inn at Rodanthe. They fell in love. There is no "they lived happily ever after" but the love they had will always be kept in the heart of the woman.
In 2008, there was a movie adaptation of the book. I don't think the movie was that good compared to the book. I only watched the first part of the movie yet the essence seemed wrong. Too many things were changed.
The love between Adrienne and Paul wasn't showed clearly but perhaps it's because it's still the first half of the movie. I should watched the whole movie before making any judgement.
Nicholas Sparks is a good, male romance author. From I've seen and heard, his stories don't have happy endings yet the love is more profound than other romance books.
But, sometimes, it's quite hard to read these kind of books. Not only will I cry, I'll lament about it.
Now, I'm starting on Brisignr by Christopher Paolini. I bought the book long before my exams.
I was so angry when I opened the plastic covering to reveal that the paper cover of the book had been slashed by a penknife.
My precious hard-covered book...
I can't bring it back to exchange since it was bought a long time ago and there is no evidence that it was dued to them.
It's a really nice book, quite a tear-jerker. I cried when I was reading it. Maybe, it's because I'm more emotional than others.
Anyway, it's a recommendation. It's a traditional girl meet guy story but there is a twist. They both have children and are middle-aged. They both have emotional baggages and painful pasts to carry. They met at a seaside Inn at Rodanthe. They fell in love. There is no "they lived happily ever after" but the love they had will always be kept in the heart of the woman.
In 2008, there was a movie adaptation of the book. I don't think the movie was that good compared to the book. I only watched the first part of the movie yet the essence seemed wrong. Too many things were changed.
The love between Adrienne and Paul wasn't showed clearly but perhaps it's because it's still the first half of the movie. I should watched the whole movie before making any judgement.
Nicholas Sparks is a good, male romance author. From I've seen and heard, his stories don't have happy endings yet the love is more profound than other romance books.
But, sometimes, it's quite hard to read these kind of books. Not only will I cry, I'll lament about it.
Now, I'm starting on Brisignr by Christopher Paolini. I bought the book long before my exams.
I was so angry when I opened the plastic covering to reveal that the paper cover of the book had been slashed by a penknife.
My precious hard-covered book...
I can't bring it back to exchange since it was bought a long time ago and there is no evidence that it was dued to them.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Review for Pride and Prejudice
I am reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
It's a great story but 1/4 of the time, I have no idea what they are talking about. The complex sentences, heavy vocabulary and 19th century manner of speaking makes my head aches. I have to re-read over and over to make some sense. Then again, most of the time, I just pass it.
I feel like reading some of her other works, like Sense and Sensibility and Emma. Maybe I will read Emma first, since there are movie and TV shows about it. But, whether I can manage to borrow it is another matter.
Suddenly, I don't feel like reading that much. I don't know why.
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Something nice to share. This is a sign in a Rome laundry shop, "Ladies, leave your clothes here and have a great time."
It's a great story but 1/4 of the time, I have no idea what they are talking about. The complex sentences, heavy vocabulary and 19th century manner of speaking makes my head aches. I have to re-read over and over to make some sense. Then again, most of the time, I just pass it.
I feel like reading some of her other works, like Sense and Sensibility and Emma. Maybe I will read Emma first, since there are movie and TV shows about it. But, whether I can manage to borrow it is another matter.
Suddenly, I don't feel like reading that much. I don't know why.
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Something nice to share. This is a sign in a Rome laundry shop, "Ladies, leave your clothes here and have a great time."
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Grades for Sem 1.2
3 cheers to me!
Received my Semester 1.2 results today. Holy crow!
Shockingly, I got B+ for Marketing. Woah, what was that? I was still praying, "Not C".
B for OB and Accounting 2. What can I say? I deserved that grade, no more, no less. My accounting skills are atrocious, not to mention, I've been so careless. As for OB, there's nothing much to say.
A for Business Statistics and MacroEconomics. I'm happy and if I get anything less, I might just go and bang my head on the wall. Both are my "pet" subjects and I expect myself to do well in them.
Z for French! Now, that's something to cheer about! I'm really, really pleased with it. I know I'm going to get A, but a distinction, never. I dreamt about it but didn't have much confidence that I will get it.
My GPA for Semester 1.2 is 3.56. Oh well, a little far off from 3.7 in Semester 1.1. Overall, I'm happy and nearly screamed when I saw the grades. That's how glad I am.
PS: Taking French was the best thing that happened to me. I love the language and in return, give me a good grade.
Received my Semester 1.2 results today. Holy crow!
Shockingly, I got B+ for Marketing. Woah, what was that? I was still praying, "Not C".
B for OB and Accounting 2. What can I say? I deserved that grade, no more, no less. My accounting skills are atrocious, not to mention, I've been so careless. As for OB, there's nothing much to say.
A for Business Statistics and MacroEconomics. I'm happy and if I get anything less, I might just go and bang my head on the wall. Both are my "pet" subjects and I expect myself to do well in them.
Z for French! Now, that's something to cheer about! I'm really, really pleased with it. I know I'm going to get A, but a distinction, never. I dreamt about it but didn't have much confidence that I will get it.
My GPA for Semester 1.2 is 3.56. Oh well, a little far off from 3.7 in Semester 1.1. Overall, I'm happy and nearly screamed when I saw the grades. That's how glad I am.
PS: Taking French was the best thing that happened to me. I love the language and in return, give me a good grade.
QingMing festival 2009
It will be the season for QingMing Festival again.
This year, we had it earlier than usual, thus there were no jams and not a lot of people.
Woke up very early on a Sunday morning. The family went to have breakfast at McDonald's, as it's customary of us to do so every year. Waited for my grandparents and cousins' family to reach. They had breakfast at McDonald's too.
I actually look forward to this activity every year. What can I say? It's the only time, besides Chinese New Year, to meet up with my relatives.
Gathered with my other relatives to offer offerings and joss sticks to the ancestors. The weather was hot, which is great. At least the ground will not be muddy and squashy.
I had a good time soaking up the sunshine which results in a headache later on.
My brother is making that "lecher" face.
We are Cullenists.
The family and relatives.
This year, we had it earlier than usual, thus there were no jams and not a lot of people.
Woke up very early on a Sunday morning. The family went to have breakfast at McDonald's, as it's customary of us to do so every year. Waited for my grandparents and cousins' family to reach. They had breakfast at McDonald's too.
I actually look forward to this activity every year. What can I say? It's the only time, besides Chinese New Year, to meet up with my relatives.
Gathered with my other relatives to offer offerings and joss sticks to the ancestors. The weather was hot, which is great. At least the ground will not be muddy and squashy.
I had a good time soaking up the sunshine which results in a headache later on.
My brother is making that "lecher" face.
We are Cullenists.
The family and relatives.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Latest (or not) New Moon and Eclipse movie news
Alright, some official news about New Moon movie.
After weeks of speculation, it's now confirmed that Dakota Fanning will be portraying Jane in New Moon movie.
New Moon is set to be released in theaters in 20th November 2009 with Eclipse in 10th June 2010 in USA.
Solomon Trimble who acted as Sam in Twilight movie won't be returning for the sequels.
First of all, Dakota Fanning has experience. She had starred in many movies. Since my wish for New Moon is that Taylor Lautner remain on as Jacob, and it had been fulfilled, I'm quite alright with other news. Unless...
However, Fanning does seems a little old for the role of Jane. Jane was described as a young girl who looks like an angel. Fanning is a little too "teenager" for Jane. Oh well.
I'm also wondering how on Earth can Summit afford her pay-check. She is classified under high-listed actresses, I think. She worked under big names before. I hope Summit don't burst their budget by recruiting big stars. They can instead focus on providing "special" special-effects and CGI.
Next, why is Eclipse been set to release in such an early date? About 6 months after the production of New Moon? It was also said that Chirst Weitz won't be directing Eclipse.
I can wait, tons of true fans can wait. I would rather take quality over quantity. Stop churning out movies like they don't matter at all. Don't they know that mass-production is the worst thing ever?
If Summit thinks that the twilight fan-base is a gold mine, they are right, of course. One day, they will get too greedy and get buried inside. But, they can rest assured that won't happen anytime.
The fan-base is getting too large and I don't think it can be called a fan base anymore. It's more like, "twilight is cool now so I'm a fan" OR "Robert Pattinson is hot so I'm a fan of twilight". Sheesh.
Eclipse is my favourite book. I love the plot and characters best there. With Twilight movie being a disappointment, I'm worried about New Moon movie and naturally, Eclipse movie.
The stunts and special effects gets harder and harder with every book. If the budget remains small, then nothing will go well.
The change in directors irks me. Why must it keep changing and changing? But, it can be good news, IF, the director proves to be inadequate in the directing. Whether the change proves to be a good thing or not remains to be seen. But I hope Christ Weitz will be a better director than Hardwicke.
It was said that a director's job is to direct and makes sure everything runs smoothly while a scriptwriter's job is to provide the script for the actors to act out.
If the scriptwriter did a bad job in transferring the plot from the book onto paper, the director and actors can't be blamed for the crappy movie.
Which, in my opinion, was the root of the problem for Twilight movie. The bad script, together with the "unique" way of directing, weird and OOC acting of the actors made the whole movie a bad adaptation of the beloved book.
Once bitten, twice shy. That's a good saying indeed.
I know there's no use of reminiscing the past. But I can't help to feel reluctant to trust Summit again.
I seem to be losing the faith in the movie franchise. I can't help it. I think I'd rather read the books again and again.
That being said, I would still watch the movies and buy the DVDs. Let's just treat them as memorials.
I'm still looking forward to New Moon movie. I'm looking forward to seeing Lautner and the whole story-line. I want to see if Christ Weitz does a good job and whether the scriptwriter deserves another chance.
One last thing, as stated above, Solomon Trimble won't be returning, which is kind of sad. He is a dedicated actor who is really good to his fans. He even went to research and study the language of Quileute. He's also the only person with native blood acting as a native American which makes him "real".
This means that the role of Sam will be taken up by yet another actor. I can't believe the decisions Summit comes up with most of the times.
Changes in directors are still OK, but, changes in actors in the middle of movies is a very bad move.
Yes, some people said he's only a minor character and in Twilight movie, he's got only 1 line. But consistency is the key to making successful movie sequels.
For goodness sake, don't go around saying that people won't notice, the truth is, if they can complain about details not being included, they can recognised the change in actors.
It seems like acting is not about devotion and passion anymore. Money is the most important thing on Earth.
After weeks of speculation, it's now confirmed that Dakota Fanning will be portraying Jane in New Moon movie.
New Moon is set to be released in theaters in 20th November 2009 with Eclipse in 10th June 2010 in USA.
Solomon Trimble who acted as Sam in Twilight movie won't be returning for the sequels.
First of all, Dakota Fanning has experience. She had starred in many movies. Since my wish for New Moon is that Taylor Lautner remain on as Jacob, and it had been fulfilled, I'm quite alright with other news. Unless...
However, Fanning does seems a little old for the role of Jane. Jane was described as a young girl who looks like an angel. Fanning is a little too "teenager" for Jane. Oh well.
I'm also wondering how on Earth can Summit afford her pay-check. She is classified under high-listed actresses, I think. She worked under big names before. I hope Summit don't burst their budget by recruiting big stars. They can instead focus on providing "special" special-effects and CGI.
Next, why is Eclipse been set to release in such an early date? About 6 months after the production of New Moon? It was also said that Chirst Weitz won't be directing Eclipse.
I can wait, tons of true fans can wait. I would rather take quality over quantity. Stop churning out movies like they don't matter at all. Don't they know that mass-production is the worst thing ever?
If Summit thinks that the twilight fan-base is a gold mine, they are right, of course. One day, they will get too greedy and get buried inside. But, they can rest assured that won't happen anytime.
The fan-base is getting too large and I don't think it can be called a fan base anymore. It's more like, "twilight is cool now so I'm a fan" OR "Robert Pattinson is hot so I'm a fan of twilight". Sheesh.
Eclipse is my favourite book. I love the plot and characters best there. With Twilight movie being a disappointment, I'm worried about New Moon movie and naturally, Eclipse movie.
The stunts and special effects gets harder and harder with every book. If the budget remains small, then nothing will go well.
The change in directors irks me. Why must it keep changing and changing? But, it can be good news, IF, the director proves to be inadequate in the directing. Whether the change proves to be a good thing or not remains to be seen. But I hope Christ Weitz will be a better director than Hardwicke.
It was said that a director's job is to direct and makes sure everything runs smoothly while a scriptwriter's job is to provide the script for the actors to act out.
If the scriptwriter did a bad job in transferring the plot from the book onto paper, the director and actors can't be blamed for the crappy movie.
Which, in my opinion, was the root of the problem for Twilight movie. The bad script, together with the "unique" way of directing, weird and OOC acting of the actors made the whole movie a bad adaptation of the beloved book.
Once bitten, twice shy. That's a good saying indeed.
I know there's no use of reminiscing the past. But I can't help to feel reluctant to trust Summit again.
I seem to be losing the faith in the movie franchise. I can't help it. I think I'd rather read the books again and again.
That being said, I would still watch the movies and buy the DVDs. Let's just treat them as memorials.
I'm still looking forward to New Moon movie. I'm looking forward to seeing Lautner and the whole story-line. I want to see if Christ Weitz does a good job and whether the scriptwriter deserves another chance.
One last thing, as stated above, Solomon Trimble won't be returning, which is kind of sad. He is a dedicated actor who is really good to his fans. He even went to research and study the language of Quileute. He's also the only person with native blood acting as a native American which makes him "real".
This means that the role of Sam will be taken up by yet another actor. I can't believe the decisions Summit comes up with most of the times.
Changes in directors are still OK, but, changes in actors in the middle of movies is a very bad move.
Yes, some people said he's only a minor character and in Twilight movie, he's got only 1 line. But consistency is the key to making successful movie sequels.
For goodness sake, don't go around saying that people won't notice, the truth is, if they can complain about details not being included, they can recognised the change in actors.
It seems like acting is not about devotion and passion anymore. Money is the most important thing on Earth.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Updates
OK, I have not been updating my blog.
Firstly, there's nothing much to update anyway. Secondly, I'm still having fun in the message boards of twilightlexicon, coming up with absurb answers to questions.
Over a 100 posts. I'm having a great time laughing at all those original and witty answers.
I borrows books again. What irks me was the book I want got borrowed mere minutes before I went to the library! I knew I should have left house earlier. The library opens at 11am, I reached there at 11.40am. The book I want was gone.
That's it. I'm reserving it.
No chance in borrowing PS I love you and The Notebook. It was said that the former is a tear-jerking movie. Wow, I'm going to cry.
Firstly, there's nothing much to update anyway. Secondly, I'm still having fun in the message boards of twilightlexicon, coming up with absurb answers to questions.
Over a 100 posts. I'm having a great time laughing at all those original and witty answers.
I borrows books again. What irks me was the book I want got borrowed mere minutes before I went to the library! I knew I should have left house earlier. The library opens at 11am, I reached there at 11.40am. The book I want was gone.
That's it. I'm reserving it.
No chance in borrowing PS I love you and The Notebook. It was said that the former is a tear-jerking movie. Wow, I'm going to cry.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ahh!!!
Holy Crow, I'm going to have a heart attack soon.
I'm really worried about my laptop's "health". I was just going about my usual websites, when they prompted me, saying that there was viruses and trojan horses.
My heart just ran cold and I feeling rather light-headed. What! This can't be happening to me.
I don't know what to do... I'm not good with computers programming or anything computer related. I don't know, I'm running my own anti-virus scan now.
Oh, please, let there be nothing wrong. What I hated most was trojan horse, they sneak up on you, without any warning and then Bam!, your computer is infected. Stupid people.
What I can do is to disinfect those programmes, God, let everything be alright. I can't afford to have my laptop send for repair again. It's already been the 2 times.
I'm going to warn my brothers to stop downloading stuff onto my laptop, I found out that one of the trojan horse is actually from the game's website. What the *****.
Gah!!!
I'm really worried about my laptop's "health". I was just going about my usual websites, when they prompted me, saying that there was viruses and trojan horses.
My heart just ran cold and I feeling rather light-headed. What! This can't be happening to me.
I don't know what to do... I'm not good with computers programming or anything computer related. I don't know, I'm running my own anti-virus scan now.
Oh, please, let there be nothing wrong. What I hated most was trojan horse, they sneak up on you, without any warning and then Bam!, your computer is infected. Stupid people.
What I can do is to disinfect those programmes, God, let everything be alright. I can't afford to have my laptop send for repair again. It's already been the 2 times.
I'm going to warn my brothers to stop downloading stuff onto my laptop, I found out that one of the trojan horse is actually from the game's website. What the *****.
Gah!!!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Holiday and fun
I need a break.
Yeah, sure, it's holidays for me now. What I meant was, I want to go overseas. It's partly a joke and partly true. It's not very sensible of me to go on a trip when there is global recession, hence the "it's a joke".
I read a report on the influx of tourists going to Australia and England due to the falling exchange rates. I want to go there too. The last time I went to Australia was when when I'm not yet in Primary School. My memory isn't that good, so I need to refresh it.
There are so many countries I want to visit, mainly the Northern Hemisphere (Europe, USA, Canada) and Oceania Countries (Australia and New Zealand).
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On another note, I seem to be getting 'lame'. I like it though. I never thought I had it in me to write those notes. I'm always giving "stupid" and sacastics remarks about things. It's good that there is a place to put them.
Recently, I'm back to life at the message boards of www.twilightlexiconblog.com. To cut long story short, this is the thread where I've been most active. http://www.twilightlexiconforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=4703&start=480. cassis_rose is my alias.
I like my answers a lot. A person asked, who is the Volturi? I replied, is is a support group for freaks with freaky powers.
Some of the people's answers makes me laugh, a lot. It's so fun, that even my brother joined. He thought up of a brilliant question, why is Aro's skin so wrinkly and papery? And I'm going to replied, he has not been using moisturiser. Hahaha.
I really "love" some of these people, they are so witty and original.
Yeah, sure, it's holidays for me now. What I meant was, I want to go overseas. It's partly a joke and partly true. It's not very sensible of me to go on a trip when there is global recession, hence the "it's a joke".
I read a report on the influx of tourists going to Australia and England due to the falling exchange rates. I want to go there too. The last time I went to Australia was when when I'm not yet in Primary School. My memory isn't that good, so I need to refresh it.
There are so many countries I want to visit, mainly the Northern Hemisphere (Europe, USA, Canada) and Oceania Countries (Australia and New Zealand).
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On another note, I seem to be getting 'lame'. I like it though. I never thought I had it in me to write those notes. I'm always giving "stupid" and sacastics remarks about things. It's good that there is a place to put them.
Recently, I'm back to life at the message boards of www.twilightlexiconblog.com. To cut long story short, this is the thread where I've been most active. http://www.twilightlexiconforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=4703&start=480. cassis_rose is my alias.
I like my answers a lot. A person asked, who is the Volturi? I replied, is is a support group for freaks with freaky powers.
Some of the people's answers makes me laugh, a lot. It's so fun, that even my brother joined. He thought up of a brilliant question, why is Aro's skin so wrinkly and papery? And I'm going to replied, he has not been using moisturiser. Hahaha.
I really "love" some of these people, they are so witty and original.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Happy day
Yesterday had been a great day.
Went to KK Hospital to visit a relative and bought a "flower basket" at the gift shop. I saw some really cute bouquets of fake roses. I think they are made of sponge.
Guess what, I bought it. It's very beautiful and looks quite real.
At night, went for dinner but didn't shut the windows as we did not think it will rain.
Ha, it really rain that evening. At first, it started as a drizzle and though I asked my father to go back, he didn't want to. The rain got heavier then small again, we didn't care much. My father said our tables and floors won't get wet because there was no strong winds.
We went home, drenched. It was still raining, and I was laughing so much. It made me thought of the musical "Singing in the Rain".
I can't remember the last time I got drenched.
Till next time~
Went to KK Hospital to visit a relative and bought a "flower basket" at the gift shop. I saw some really cute bouquets of fake roses. I think they are made of sponge.
Guess what, I bought it. It's very beautiful and looks quite real.
At night, went for dinner but didn't shut the windows as we did not think it will rain.
Ha, it really rain that evening. At first, it started as a drizzle and though I asked my father to go back, he didn't want to. The rain got heavier then small again, we didn't care much. My father said our tables and floors won't get wet because there was no strong winds.
We went home, drenched. It was still raining, and I was laughing so much. It made me thought of the musical "Singing in the Rain".
I can't remember the last time I got drenched.
Till next time~
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