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Friday, December 30, 2005
Jollibean's Cocoa Soya Bean Milk
Oh no. Another obsession.
First I upsized from a small to a regular cup. Now I'm taking it by the bottle.
And I broke my rule of having it every other day to drinking it every day.
I showed Shaun the bottle, hoping he'll say something disparaging so that I would be discouraged from drinking. Instead he asked to to sample it. He then returned the bottle saying, "You've made me come in my pants again."
It's really yummy. And dairy-free too. But I'm super addicted to it and that's baaad...
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Thursday, December 29, 2005
I'm materialistic and pedantic, so here's a quick guide to diamonds.Shape:
Round Brilliant Diamonds
This shape has set the standard for all other diamond shapes, and accounts for more than 75% of diamonds sold today. Its 58-facet cut, divided among its crown (top), girdle (widest part) and pavilion (base), is calibrated through a precise formula to achieve the maximum in fire and brilliance.
Carat:
A carat is a unit of measurement to weigh a diamond. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, or 0.2 grams. Large diamonds are rare and have a greater value per carat. For that reason, the price of a diamond rises exponentionaly to its size.
Colour:
A colorless diamond allows more light to pass through it than a colored diamond, thus emitting more sparkle and fire. The formation process of a diamond ensures that only a few, rare diamonds are truly colorless. Thus the whiter a diamond's color, the greater its value.
Clarity:
F and VS1-VS2
Diamonds have two types of flaws: inclusions (internal flaws) and blemishes (surface flaws). Clarity is graded as follows:
F - Flawless: No internal or external flaws. Extremely rare.
IF - Internally Flawless: no internal flaws, but some surface flaws. Very rare.
VVS1-VVS2 - Very Very Slightly Included (two grades). Minute inclusions very difficult to detect under 10x magnification by a trained gemologist.
VS1-VS2 - Very Slightly Included (two grades). Minute inclusions seen only with difficulty under 10x magnification.
SI1-SI2 - Slightly Included (two grades). Minute inclusions more easily detected under 10x magnification.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2005
December Engagement Rings
Left: Tiffany (UK). Channel-set band ring, half-circle. Round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .21 (size 4), color grade G, clarity grade VS; platinum. 2.5mm.
£1,050
Right: Soo Kee Jewellery (SG). Round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .43, color grade D, clarity grade VS1.
About $3k.
Many mini diamonds from a brand name vs one solid hunk from a home-grown brand. I can't believe they cost the same.
Eugene proposed on the top levels of the Eiffel Tower (in Paris, the city of romance) in a very showy (almost cliched) manner.
Shaun had a heartfelt proposal, where he said, "With this very song which stole your heart, at this very place where we got together, I'm now asking you to be my wife."
Two very different men. Two very different approaches to relationships.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Was randomly surfing Google Video when I came across the following:Awesome dance that basically summarises the typical Harry Potter plot. But awesome dancing! Some West Side Story choreography going on. Worth the viewing.
This video kept popping up so I relented and clicked on it. At first I thought a bit kua-chang but the more I got into it, the more impressive it was. Reminded me of Emma (Pei Ee's longtime galpal) who missed Canadian houses all decked out in Christmas lights.
This advertisement is funny. Men. They just don't get it.
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Thursday, December 22, 2005
Hi. My name is Amy and I’m a shopaholic.Get You A Coat, Have A Bite
Make A Night - I'm Flush
(from Rent: "You Okay Honey?")
Hats, Bats, Shoes, Booze
Mountain Bikes, Potpourri
Leather Bags, Girlie Mags
Forty Fives, AZT
(from Rent: "Christmas Bells")
During lunch today:
Boss: So, Amy, what are you up to today?
Manager: Amy’s going shopping!
I was so taken aback to hear her swift reply. I hadn’t even planned my day and how ever did she get the idea I was the shopping type?
Fast-forward several hours later:
I'm weighed down by many shopping bags and my wallet's lighter by a couple of hundred dollars. They were all impulse buys without really checking pricetags.
Oh my god! I AM a shopaholic!
Let’s list today's purchases and the reasons why I (a)went to the shop, (b)bought it and (c)lame justifications.
1. Windbreaker
– passing time while waiting for someone to pass me stuff
- because it was orange
- it was 25% off!
2. 2 tins of biscuits
- to collect (other) pre-ordered Christmas gifts
– because stocks were low and I may not have time to return to this shop
- minutes later gave a tin as a spur-of-the-moment Christmas gift to a business associate.
3. Pack of 4 Christmas cards
- on the way back from business associate's office, the window display caught my eye
– because it was handmade and unique-looking
- who knows maybe it’ll come in useful?
4. Carnelian agate necklace and pendant
– owner SMS-ed me about 40% discount
- because it will match Christmas Day dinner outfit
- expensive. can't find any justification for buying it.
5. Made-to-measure work blouse
- just to browse, with no intention of buying
– because the tailor was nice and the shop was quiet
- still too poor to afford CYC so why not start small first?
6. Crochet cardigan-ish top
– top looked good on the mannequin
- didn't suit me but bought it as a birthday gift for long-lost friend
- no time and no idea what to get, so just risk it lor!
Oh. On Wednesday I went on half-day leave and also went on a spontaneous shopping spree:
1. Obi Wan figurine – impromptu Christmas gift for Shaun
2. Aventurine and Jade necklace – because it was pretty and looks like Lesley's (which I've been coveting)
3. 2 pairs of shoes – because 2nd pair was 50% off and he was my favourite salesman
I need professional help. I need to leave my cards at home and only carry a minimum amount of cash. I need to hang around thrifty friends like Shan and Shaun.
I must stop spending money on a whim!
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Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice chapter 21"It is evident by this," added Jane, "that he comes back no more this winter."
The idea of his returning no more Elizabeth treated with the utmost contempt.
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Okay, maybe it's premature to spout the Darcy speech. I'll try his tactic of avoiding Elizabeth by leaving Netherfield, instead.
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Monday, December 19, 2005
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice chapter 34Darcy:
"In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
… the avowal of all that he felt, and had long felt for her, immediately followed. He spoke well; but there were feelings besides those of the heart to be detailed; and he was not more eloquent on the subject of tenderness than of pride. His sense of her inferiority—of its being a degradation—of the family obstacles which had always opposed to inclination, were dwelt on with a warmth which seemed due to the consequence he was wounding, but was very unlikely to recommend his suit.
He concluded with representing to her the strength of that attachment which, in spite of all his endeavours, he had found impossible to conquer; and with expressing his hope that it would now be rewarded by her acceptance of his hand.
Elizabeth:
"I might as well inquire," replied she, " why with so evident a desire of offending and insulting me, you chose to tell me that you liked me against your will, against your reason, and even against your character?"
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i'm this close to giving somebody the Darcy speech.
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Monday, December 12, 2005
All Your Words Are Nice MimiBut Love's Not A Three Way Street
(Rent: "Goodbye Love")
PAUL: How Do You Feel Today?
GORDON: Best I've Felt All Year
PAUL: Then Why Choose Fear?
GORDON: I'm A New Yorker! Fear's My Life!
(Rent: "Life Support")
She Was More Than Okay
But I Pushed Her Away
It Was Bad - I Got Mad
And I Had To Get Her Out Of My Sight
(Rent: "Christmas Bells")
I had imagined 2 scenarios for my reunion with Shaun.
The first had me slinking into my office chair and burying myself with work. He wouldn’t realise I was there due to the huge calendar that was blocking his view and I was contented to avoid his notice for as long as possible.
The second had me breaking into tears as he gave me a big bear hug. Then to avoid our colleagues’ quizzical stares, we would retreat to our smoking corner so that I could compose myself.
And what actually happened? Well, a curious blend of the two.
I was walking to the office after my training course and we spotted each other across the street. Before I knew it, he ran across and gave me a hug. We had a quick catch up at our corner and then a round of gossip at his desk. But we both had tasks due so we buried ourselves in work soon after.
Later he called me to continue recounting all the great stuff that happened after his reservist stint from hell. And he glibly said, “The best thing that happened today was when I ran across the street and hugged you.” Which of course made me feel all warm and fuzzy. “I’ve spent 2 weeks being a manimal,” he continued, “I really need to be a snookums again.”
Fast-forward to 3 hours and an ultra-romantic Jane Austen movie later.
One would think I’d be on cloud nine but instead I sobered up. I felt so silly gushing over him and being caught up in the moment earlier. I'm not quite the same person as before he left. And i certainly do not want to start the cycle again.
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Monday, December 05, 2005
you okay honey?i'm afraid so
(from Rent: "You Okay Honey?")
Thank you to Lesley for asking if I wanted to meet. For being there supportively and unjudgingly. To Shaun for finally letting me know he was out there and that we're still friends. To Len for his overseas SMS asking after me. To Eugene for checking in with me before he left. I started crying almost as soon as I said hi. The pressure's been building up and I just couldn't keep it in anymore. But all I needed was assurance that somewhere, someone was there for me. Perhaps I don't know how to be alone after all.
sometimes i wish no one reads my blog. then i could just complain about how crappy i feel. without the fear of being labeled a drama queen. or scaring people with my masochistic thoughts. i wouldn't have to care about hurting other people's feelings either. or make them feel uncomfortable with how needy i am for them. i have pain that i dare not give voice to, because i fear that no one will answer. for when i'm faced with this silent void, what will I do then?
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