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Saturday, December 30, 2006
Congrats to Shaun and Hwee Peng on their nuptials!They legally got hitched at the ROM solemnisation in May. But I think for Shaun, today's Church wedding is when he actually got married.
Usually, I'm not even awake at 10am on Saturdays. So I was pretty pleased when I got up punctually at 8am. I did take a long time getting ready though, so I was late to the ceremony. At 10.03 Shaun called to ask where I was. Imagine that. The bloody GROOM himself called!
I missed the processional and the opening prayers. But I did get there in time for the start of the wedding proper. It was a very surprisingly short service, about half the time it took for my former Boss' Methodist service.
The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was so beautiful. I was really taken with all the Gothic architectural features and decor. I tried to imagine it, times 10 in scale and grandeur and supposed that must be how the great Cathedrals must look like.
And in continuation of my bimbo streak, I exclaimed to myself: "Cool, the Church has Christmas decoration too." Duh! I guess in my mind Xmas is all about brightly decorated shopping malls, parties and gifts. I all but forgot that it was a religious festival. My bad!
Random Conversations
Shaun: So what time did you come?
Me: 10.15
He: Okay. Did you see me kiss her?
Me: Yeah.
He: Ok, at least you saw the important part.
Me: Ya, saw you kissed her. Twice.
He: Huh?
Me: You kissed her once, came up for air, then kissed her again.
He: Oh.
Me: *mutters* Horny Bastard
He: HEY!!!
~~~
He: Did you eat? Was it good?
Me: Yup. The eclairs were great.
He: *looks around* What bloody eclairs?
Hah! Serves you right for only catering 50 pieces and expecting each guest to only take one. :P
~~~
Me: So how have you been?
He: It's madness! Even yesterday was still rushing things. And today I've not even had anything to drink.
*One of the bridal party comes over with a drink for Shaun*
*He takes a quick sip and then walks over to give it to HP.*
He: Sorry, I'm gonna get some food for her...
Me: Don't worry. If you're busy then I won't talk to you.
So sweet of him, right?
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Thursday, December 28, 2006
How stupid am I? I had to *think* before I understood this card.Perhaps the endless shopping has put me in bimbo mode. Argh!
Courtesy of World of Wonder
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
I'm angry with myself for letting someone make me feel Unpretty.
Dang. I should know better than that.
At the end of the day
I have myself to blame
I can’t believe I’m trippin’
- Unpretty by TLC
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Sunday, December 24, 2006
Merry Christmas!Have you been keeping up with celebrity gossip?
See how many tabloid headlines you can spot in this hilarious "12 Days of 2006" video.
**Rating: R-21**
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Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Ode to 26"**WARNING** If you're easily offended, LEAVE NOW!
For the rest of my freaky friends, enjoy:
YouTube text link
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Friday, November 24, 2006
And that's just stills!
Pathfinder official site
Release date: 8 February 2007
***I <3 Karl Urban***
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Freddy Fender (1937-2006)Prior to yesterday's Life! article about his death, I never knew who he was. But I was one of the many people who has been touched by his songs.
More than 5 years ago, I was crying (I can't recall why). Anyway, my then-boyfriend gathered me in his arms and sang:
Just remember, I love you
And I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
*swoon*
Here's Freddy singing that song,"Before the next teardrop falls"
A moving tribute to Freddy, set to one of his hits, "Vaya Con Dios" (Go With God)
And another touching movie, this time the soundtrack is "Wasted Days & Wasted Nights"
Thank you, Freddy, for the music.
And to my ex... te deseo lo mas bueno
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Sunday, October 08, 2006
Shanshine, this blog is dedicated to you:
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Extras (Episode 1) Orli: Take a good look, see the attractiveness.
Lady: I don't think you are.
Orli: Liar! *storms off*
Hilarious! So ridiculous, I can't stop laughing!
YouTube text link
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Check this out!She's someone I met through work, whom I've never actually seen in person. Love her blog, especially her food reviews. Everything about her blog is so happy and pretty. :)
Anyway, I just wanted to point out the fairy charm that's in the first picture. I just bought the very same thing on Saturday from this sweet girl, Marie-Anne, who started Tickled Orange.
It was originally part of a necklace, but I just couldn't see myself wearing it. So, I asked Marie-Anne to change it into a bag charm and I fixed it on my new favourite weekend bag. (Thanks to the Oois and the Angs for a fantastic birthday present!) Now it's on my work bag and I'm wondering whether it will look good on other bags too.
Tickled Orange was just one of the many stalls at THAT Bazaar. I headed for the bazaar because I wanted to check out Urban Prairie's t-shirts. LC gave me one for my birthday and gushed about how fabulous these t-shirts were. So much so that I wanted to buy more in different colours and designs. But you can never trust online catalogues so I just had to see the actual colours and try on the different sizes and designs.
While at the Urban Prairie booth, I ran into the lady whom I buy most of my trinkets from. Small world! It turns out she's a UP fan too and she went on to order a LOT of items.
LC is buddies with the UP gals and was actually working across the street from the bazaar. But too bad she fell ill and couldn't come. Bet she would have enjoyed it. Next bazaar appears to be end of Oct at Clarke Quay. Perhaps a girly outing can be arranged with LC, Peiee and Pearly. And end off with some sinful desserts!
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Today I logged on to Blogger, without any post in mind, just to check if I was eligible for Blogger Beta.And you know what? I AM!!!
I've just migrated and this is my first post on the new platform. :)
Gimme a while to play with all the bells and whistles.
Meanwhile, here's Dilana as she is now
youtube text link
And as she was before
youtube text link
Don't go, Dilana!
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Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Peiee's birthday dinnerDone:
Invites & rsvp
Restaurant reservation
Cake & candles
Present & giftwrap
To Do:
Remind friends about meeting time
Collect cake from bakery
Bring back present from office
Fetch friends from MRT station
Having slight logistical tangle to work out. I need a car or an extra set of hands. Or someone to accompany me as I run errands. Or someone to do all the work for me! :P
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Monday, September 04, 2006
I'm trying to decide whether to be a hypochondriac and see the doctor, or to suck it up and hope that everything heals on its own.My usual sounding boards are having personal issues so I can't ask them.
What to do? What to do?
~!~
In other news, Blogger Beta... whoa! Ok, I'm half-a-month late with this discovery, but still, whoa!
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Thursday, August 31, 2006
Pretty In PinkI couldn't decide what to wear today. Actually tried on a couple of tops before settling on a pink cardigan.
When I arrived at the office, I was amazed to see everyone dressed in shades of pink. (Well, Shaun was in bright red.) The tops ranged from orangey-pink shades to purpley-pink hues. Blushing pink to bandong pink.
I wonder why everyone chose this colour. What a coincidence, right?
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Monday, August 28, 2006
A quote from a mass email received today:Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work;
If one falls down, his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
—Ecclesiastes 4:9—12
~%~
I'm living in the land of indecision once again.
On one hand, I do miss him and can't wait to get back to being friends. On the other hand, I'm rather embarrassed at what has passed between us and can't bear to face him.
Meanwhile, seems his life has been busy, busy, busy.
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Friday, August 25, 2006
"Are you really gonna marry a xxx?" asked Shaun.That question came as a surprise, as it was (a) not connected to the current topic of conversation and (b) just a weird thing to ask.
I was more surprised when he asked me again, several hours later:
He: So you're really marrying a xxx?
Me: Yah. Why are you suddenly asking these questions?
He: I'm just concerned about your happiness.
The funny thing is, I had a similar discussion with Len about 2 weeks earlier at almost the same spot.
(I have not changed my mind.)
Anyway, all this talk is merely conjecture. Marriage isn't even on the distant horizon. Still prefer to be soyfully jingle instead of mappily harried.
See: spoonerism
Fun with Fabelbish!
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Thursday, August 24, 2006
What does the name "Magdalene" mean?The root of the name "Magdalene" is the Hebrew word "migdal," which means "tower," "fortress," or "stronghold." St. Jerome suggested that there was something about Mary Magdalene that was strong and "tower"-like that earned her the nickname.
The more common interpretation of "Magdalene" is "woman from Magdala," which is entirely possible. It has been suggested that since we have no records dating back to the first century that a place called Magdala even existed that it couldn't possibly refer to her place of origin, but most scholars, almost without exception, accept this as the most likely origin of the name.
- from Magdalene.org
And from Behind the Name:
MARLENE
Blend of MARIA and MAGDALENE. Refers, therefore, to Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament. The name was first used by the German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, whose real name was Maria Magdalene von Losch.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Ode to Captain VShe strode to the reception table in smart 4 and those bad-ass army boots. In a clear voice, she said, "I brought my 2 men." She then motioned for them to sign-in and collect the seminar materials. With a sharp turn, she headed for the seminar room and the 2 army boys dutifully followed her in.
Later, a bunch of us girls started talking about how fantastic she was. Firstly, she looked damned good in the army uniform. We were all wishing that we could carry off that look too.
Secondly, she was a woman used to command. Those guys followed her orders without hesitation and she exuded authority with every step. Even the seminar presenter called her "Maam". Hah!
She so garang.
*kowtows*
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Monday, August 21, 2006
Follow the Yellow Brick Road(YouTube Rocks! Part 2)
Last week on RockStar: Supernova, Ryan sang "In the Air Tonight". This dark and disturbing song had lyrics like:
if you told me you were drowning
I would not lend a hand.
I went to trusty YouTube to watch the Phil Collins original and found Phil explaining how the song came to be.
Scrolling down, I also found 2 LOTR videos with this as the background music. Video 1 is for hobbit lovers, while those who like taller races can see Video 2.
The ultimate find was a collection of Sean Bean photos set to this tune.
I'm very proud of myself for managing to NOT lick the monitor. (It was a close fight though).
After watching the video and dissolving into mush, I noticed the column "Explore more videos". There's so much more candy to be had! Not just Beanie, but all the others too.
I'm a happy fangirl!
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Saturday, August 19, 2006
I ran into someone very dear to me, who introduced me to his date as "a classmate".classmate?
I don't even warrant the courtesy of being called a friend?
*fumes*
10 years of affection, support and encouragement and I am a CLASSMATE?
Wanker!
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Friday, August 18, 2006
I don't get itLen blogged:
On Sunday I thought I saw an old friend from university, Johanna, as I gazed out the window of the bus. It was only a second, but a smile flashed across her face for a moment; then both it, and she, were gone. I wonder if she saw me. Perhaps she did. A moment of connection, in the passing of a bus.What's that supposed to mean???
(And after that, [my name], we slipped back into time.)
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Sunday, August 13, 2006
WHAT HAVE I DONE?When will I see you again?
When will we share precious moments?
Are we in love or just friends?
When Will I See You Again by Three Degrees
(an altogether too-chirpy rendition for such sad lyrics. the version running in my head is definitely more sombre.)
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Friday, August 11, 2006
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Thursday, August 10, 2006
On Len's birthday, we texted:Me: Happy Birthday, you old fogey! ;)
He: Just you wait!
9 days later, when it was my turn:
He: Happy happy Birthday! Just dreamed of you. :)
Me: Thanks! Was it a good dream?
He: Actually i dreamed i was asleep in the morning in a nice serviced apartment and you woke me up with an open-the-door phonecall. Getting to be a habit, it seems.
The next day, over coffee:
Me: What did you mean by getting to be a habit?
He: Didn't you wake me up like that before?
Me: Since when?
He: Didn't you? Or did I dream that up as well?
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Monday, August 07, 2006
For my birthday this year, I would dearly love to watch Battlestar Galactica.I was hoping my friends would be psychic enough to get me both seasons. Not the uber-expensive DVD box set. The JB or downloaded version would do. Heh.
Len came up with the brilliant idea of borrowing from the Library but they only had Season 1. Even worse, its designated as "For Restricted Use". What does that mean? Viewing in the library only?
I got the same result when I searched for Immortel and Serenity. And Firefly isn't available at all. Darn.
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Sunday, August 06, 2006
YOUTUBE ROCKS!!!Bless the sweet, dear folks behind YouTube! I hope they're rolling in dough and will lead long, happy and fulfilled lives.
I've only just dipped my toesies into the great ocean of YouTube goodness. Mostly watching random comedy clips and more recently RockStar: Supernova clips. And as you would have noticed, learnt how super easy it is to blog YouTube videos.
It never occurred to me to explore the search function. And then one day, I just decided to search Clay Aiken.
WHOA!!!
There are a LOT of videos. Stuff I would have otherwise never have seen.
I had a major fangirl moment watching these videos. I remember now why Aiken is my Idol.
Here's a video I've been playing on a loop. Clay's singing one of my favourite songs - "I can't make you love me" by Bonnie Raitt.
*cries*
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Monday, July 31, 2006
Happy Birthday Leonard!Thank you for a decade of friendship.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
This afternoon, Shaun sent a press release via email:Dear friends and associates,
I am pleased to inform you that after a horrendous week of packing, migration and unpacking, my humble abode, the Fortress of Testicular Fortitude is now up and running.
The main attraction of the Fortress is Shaun's Hacienda of Action Figures and Toys (SHAFT - yes, THAT black private dick who's a sex machine with all the chicks.) which promises music and blasters and
old Jedi masters. And once again, Em, thanks for coming up with the brilliant acronym.
Featuring a collection spanning seven years, from DC to Marvel, Dragon Ball to Gundam, Star Wars to Lord of the Rings, Transformers to WWE to and yes, even Brats to Barbie, this gallery is a culmination and consummation of Shaun's love for anything fantastic in plastic.
Do take a gander.
And don't miss his post about the migration either!
Here's (part of) his end-of-renovation presents. He came up with an even better place to display them.
Instead of below the mini version of this poster (look behind the toys on the first shelf).
Coincidentally, all those posters were given after we haven't seen each other for a few days.
*click on pics to enlarge*
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Saturday, July 22, 2006
I've been listening to The Mr Brown Show and in the Comic Con Day 3 podcast, Mr Miyagi talks about eating Hostess Donnetts (at about 7min, 40secs).(At first, I thought he was purposely mispronouncing donuts, until I checked out the Hostess website.)
If I had a million dollars, I would bring my friends to Comic Con. We'd fly business class, stay at a suite(s) in a luxury hotel, have chauffeur-driven big-assed SUVs, passes to the entire convention and all-related panels and workshops. And everyone would have ample spending money! We'd probably need to ship back all our stuff in containers. :D
And I would make sure the WAGs are entertained too. If they won't brave the crowds, then they can enjoy shopping, spas, shows or fine dining. Whatever floats their boat.
I can just imagine how much fun it would be to see Shaun going wild at the DC booth. Or to go exploring the Transformers, Marvel and Vertigo booths with Len. Sharing the Trekkie experience with Tjin-Kai. Screaming when I spot any Josh Wheedon product. Checking out the hot LOTR cosplayers. And so much more!
Sigh, what a fantastic dream...
You know, I still think about that episode of OC, where Seth gave up Comic Con to go traipsing to Tijuana. Hello? What was he thinking? Crazy!
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
Sometimes I get overwhelmed when I think about Shaun, of all people, being married, owning a flat and organising a wedding. It's all just so... ADULT.But when I see pictures like these, I'm reminded that deep down inside, he's still just a little boy. (phew!)
Many mere mortals have wistfully longed to bring home in-store displays, but it takes a Superman to actually do it. Woah, dude!
More photos at this thread.
SM, dear, if you are reading this, I think your display is unbalanced. The middle shelf needs a certain something... *evil grin*
(hurry up and come back to work! i can't wait to give you your end-of-renovation present.)
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006
" And Rob had high standards for friends and lovers - which was why he could not compromise even when he was the most desperate.He believed that the people in his life were the best in the world, and having them in his life reflected to the outside world exactly who he was."
from Brand New Friend (2005) by Mike Gayle
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Monday, July 10, 2006
I don't like confrontations. I don't even like giving my opinion, just in case it upsets the other party.So when I actually do come up to someone to express my unhappiness, that's a very big thing for me.
I then expect the other party and I to have a rational discussion. I do not like to be told that I'm over-reacting or to be given a flippant, insincere apology. Neither do I like to hear a defeatist, self-pitying, "Fine! It's my fault. I just can't do anything right."
Just ask me to explain why I'm upset and then give a sincere apology. If you think you did no wrong, then say so. We can always agree to disagree. I just want to hash things out and then move on.
Is that so unreasonable?
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Sunday, July 09, 2006
It's Only Rock & Roll, But I Like It!
is back! Woohoo!It's still early on in the game, so the various personalities have yet to distinguish themselves. I also find it difficult NOT to compare with last season's performances.
See, for example, Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Jordis (Season 1) vs Toby (Season 2).
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Tuesday, July 04, 2006
With Friends Like These...I forced Shaun to watch the ONIB video this morning. And I do mean forced.
During the video, he was cringing and contorting. He looked like he was going to cry. It wasn't a pretty sight and he barely came out intact.
I know he weathered through all 4 minutes only because of our deep, abiding Superhero bond. I do feel a tad guilty for torturing him so, but it was fricking hilarious to watch him!
Soon after, our intern walked by and sang the chorus, eliciting another round of moans from Shaun. And when our lunch date wanted to sing a few bars, I swear Shaun turned green. To top it all off, a common friend of ours emailed us the ONIB mp3.
*pauses to laugh my ass off*
I don't understand why a piece of 80s kitsch could affect the Man-of-Steel so, but he said it was just REALLY REALLY BAD. Got meh?
And in response, he decided to show me quality music. Do check out his 4th of July rampage.
Coincidentally, I found out yesterday that Leonard is currently spending
T-26 to Len's birthday.
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Monday, July 03, 2006
Let the Mania Begin!
Credit: Least I Could Do
LICD is one of my guilty pleasures. Can't help but love a guy who calls himself Rayne Jesus Dragon Anakin Aragorn Summers!
Cap'n Crunch (Wikipedia)
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Saturday, July 01, 2006
One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humbleThis is for
Kal-El was given the literature and knowledge of all the worlds in the 28 known galaxies. But maybe Jor-El had too much good taste to include this song!
Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
What's the connection between Abba and ONIB? Find out here.
ONIB will always remind me of midnight cruising in Keemin's BMW with Tjin-Kai and company. For some reason, this song was a regular feature on the stereo system.
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Friday, June 30, 2006
I watched Superman I last night and thought this would make great wedding vows for Mrs. Wong:
Can you read my mind?
Do you know what it is that you do to me?
I don't know who you are
Just a friend from another star.
Here I am, like a kid out of school.
Holding hands with a god.
I'm a fool.
Will you look at me?
Quivering.
Like a little girl, shivering.
You can see right through me.
Can you read my mind?
Can you picture the things I'm thinking of?
Wondering why you are...
All the wonderful things you are.
You can fly!
You belong in the sky!
You and I...
Could belong to each other.
If you need a friend,
I'm the one to fly to.
If you need to be loved,
Here I am.
Read my mind.
- thought by Lois Lane while on her maiden flight with Superman
This scene was so romantic. The last couple of lines just slayed me. *sobs*
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Thursday, June 29, 2006
I've just finished reading "A Song For Arbonne" by Guy Gavriel Kay.Something about the cover caught my eye and made me pick it up. I don't usually read medieval fantasy, but Charles De Lint praised it as "the ideal novel", so I borrowed it.
That was a good move. I was won over pretty early in the story. By the end, I had laughed, cried, became both frightened and excited.
It's such a beautiful, multi-layered story. Kay managed to weave in so many themes and created characters that I really felt for. There is politics, religion and war. Love in all its aspects. Music.The way the plot worked out was brilliant, it tied up all the loose ends and everything was set right. But ending right does not mean a happy ending.
I love how tragic this book is. I love how everyone practices self-denial and restraint for "the greater good". Isn't that just how life is? Happiness is a fantasy. Duty is the reality.
As I read the final pages, I just wanted weep. Both for the fate of the characters and for there being no more to read.
p.s. in one alternative cover, the hero looks like Eric Bana. *screams & dies*
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Coinage in a Game of Castles and Nations
Thy table set with rarest wine,
Choice meats, sweet-ripened fuit
And candlelight when we dine
In Fionvarre.
On we two the high stars will shine
And the holy moon lend her light.
If not here you will be mine
In Fionvarre
Queen Ariane: When the day comes that a man and a woman of our society may wed because they choose each other freely, then talk to me of loyalty. But so long as women are coinage in a game of castles and nations, then I will admit no such duty and will dedicate my life to changing the way of things.
King Blaise: Why should it matter if you are quiet or not?
QA: Discretion is at the heart of all of this. I am not here to bring shame to anyone, least of all myself. There is no public duty I owe my lord or my people in which I have been found wanting. The duties I owe myself are different. What happens alone at night between two people who are adults about it need not impact upon the world in any way.
KB: Then why bother? Why bother to be together?
QA: We come together to glory in the gift of life that the goddess gave us... or the god, if you prefer. Sometimes the best things in our lives come to us of a night and are gone in the morning. Have you never found that?
- A Song For Arbonne (1992)
by Guy Gavriel Kay
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Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Normal relations
On occasion
Future possibility
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
SMS-ing with darling Lesley:She: Don't let stress get to u. Have little amy moments :)
Me: What are those?
She: La di da at raffles, shop for trinkets, eat a chocolate cake, read a graphic novel, throw dartboard pins at YODA :)
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I feel really stupid.
I got nagged again - the third time in 24 hours. And it's for really dumb things that I SHOULD'VE anticipated. But I didn't. My ex-Manager would've probably known to look out for these lapses, but I totally had no clue. Will foresight come from experience? What if I'm just that brainless?
I used to think that they need me around. But as I hobble from one minor glitch to another, I wonder if they aren't better off without me. I'm probably slowing them down.
It has been so long since a superior told me I was an asset. Maybe because it's been so long since I was one. I used to be so cherished, back in my little pond, but in this big ocean, I'm drowning. More and more, I feel like I don't have what it takes.
I can't see how I will develop the know-how of my ex-Manager, the brilliance of that AM or even the competency of an ex-Exec.
What am I doing here, walking among giants?
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Thursday, June 22, 2006
It's been so long since last I blogged. And after such an absence, it's very difficult to start again. But my friend wisely said today, "Sometimes you have to let go of an imperfect post." There's a tendency to overthink blog content, to rework sentences and to retouch photos. But sometimes, you have to step back and just let it be published.After being eyeball-deep in work for about 8 weeks, I've taken about 3 weeks to de-pressurise. It's like slowly ascending to the surface after deep-sea diving. You can't go too fast, or you'll get the bends. I capped off the recovery process with a mini-break and enjoyed - all too briefly - the life of a lady of leisure.
The workplace is radically different now. Old faces have been replaced by new blood. The work is new too. And more changes lie ahead.
I think I will let go now and publish this. :)
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Monday, April 03, 2006
The enemy of my enemy is my friend
I love her. That woman I was %^&*ing angry with and hated with every fibre of my being. She's gone through some amazing changes and now I love her.
*puts her on a pedestal and worships*
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Friday, March 31, 2006
Yanshan is pissed off with the valuephrenic post.I never meant anything malicious when I wrote that post.
I was thinking about how she led a frugal life before going on her Nepal trip. And the many times I saw her carefully calculating her income from coaching and then deducting her bills. She'll then work out cost-saving measures so that she can afford theatre or film fest tickets. Even know I think she's watching her spending so as to pay for her Accounting Degree course.
I think of Yanshan as a thrifty gal with aspirations. When she wants something, she would sacrifice a lot in order to acquire it. Or in other words: scrimp now, splurge later.
I'm absolutely mortified that she took it badly.
Sorry, Shan!
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Thursday, March 30, 2006
Saw very interesting quiz results on Shan's blog. At first, I couldn't find a quiz link, so I googled "5 Love Languages" and tried out this quiz.My results:
#1: Acts of Service
#2: Quality Time
#3: Words of Affirmation
#4: Receiving Gifts
#5: Physical Touch
When I went back to compare with Shan's results, I found the link to her quiz.
My results:
My primary love language is probably Quality Time
with a secondary love language being Acts of Service
Complete set of results
| Quality Time: | 10 | |
| Acts of Service: | 8 | |
| Words of Affirmation: | 8 | |
| Receiving Gifts: | 3 | |
| Physical Touch: | 1 |
Information
Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.
Take the quiz
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Blogitant ergo sum.
People blog about me. Therefore I exist.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
His name is Cheeon (though I'm not sure how it's spelled). He's in the Navy and he's Emma's boyfriend. (Emma being Pei Ee's childhood friend.)I don't know much
But I know I love you
A bunch of us ended up at Holland Village after Tjin-Kai's birthday dinner. We started talking about theater productions and I explained that I missed a lot of shows because I was saving up for Rent. Suddenly, he sang:
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes...
Everything went still. The background noises faded away. I think I even stopped breathing as I stared at him in awe.
He then went on to say he missed Rent while in America and England. And he rushed to the SISTIC counter after returning from sailing only to find that the run had ended.
He says he may not want to watch the movie as he still wants to see the musical. Ah, a purist.
He has earned major brownie points - not that it's a big deal to be in my good books.
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Monday, March 27, 2006
Is this Yanshan or what?
ST LifeStyle 26 March 2006
How many times has she eaten grass or refused to attend gatherings, just to save money? And then she's off on a holiday or playing with a new toy?
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Friday, March 24, 2006
CLEO Singapore (January 2006)Page 149: HIS SAY
Click on pic to read article
Excerpt:
Over the course of months working together, they form a team within a team developing mutual dislikes of people, fostering in jokes and constantly alluding to their relationships in the outside world as if to instantly dispel any hint of sexual tension.
First came across this article in February while at the hairdresser's. Took me this long to track it down at the library, scan and upload it. But, it's finally here!
Except for the 2nd last para (which I don't get), it's a good description of a lot of my friendship with guys - in school and at work.
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Alright!!!
Full Article
Excerpt:
- CBS's ROCK STAR to select lead singer for the new band -- SUPERNOVA -- formed by drummer Tommy Lee Motley Crüe) with bassist Jason Newsted (Metallica) and guitarist Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses)
- Summer 2006
- Dave Navarro and Brooke Burke will return as hosts
- some format twists with a different music celebrity or rock legend each week
I wonder if any Asians would make it to the top 16?
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Thursday, March 23, 2006
This is not dedicated to anyone. Neither is it indicative of my mood. I just like the songs.Like We Never Loved At AllI think I first heard this on the AMAs but I was too distracted by Faith Hill's outfit to pay attention to the lyrics, which are actually great!
Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
But I’m still living with your goodbye,
and you’re just going on with your life.
Walking After Midnight
Patsy Cline
I go out walking after midnight out in the moonlight
Just hoping maybe you're somewhere walking after midnight searching for me
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Wednesday, March 15, 2006
May 2005, chatting about Star Wars premiere.V for Vendetta rocks!
Shaun: Do you know why Natalie Portman has a shaved head?
Me: Yup, it's for her new movie.
A few days later.
Shaun: Here (passes me a graphic novel). You should know the full significance behind her role.
Later that night.
Amy: *speechless and mindblown*
I wanted to tell others about this phenomenal work, just like Shaun did to me. I planned to get it for Len's birthday last July, but couldn't find it in Borders. Right now there are no copies in Borders and MPH. Only Kinokuniya seems to carry it. Hope it will not be sold out before I get a chance to get it for Tjin's birthday.
After reading the graphic novel, I was SO looking forward to the movie. I jumped at the chance to catch one of the very first screenings earlier today.
IT ROCKS!
It may be a little cerebral but that's the beauty of it. It reminds me of 70s or 80s cult hits. And I hope many people will see it with an open mind and come to appreciate the awesomeness of this version.
Other than the inevitable changes when adaptating to film, it was very faithful to the novel. It helps to read the novel before or after watching the film, not only to grasp the subtleties but also to clear any doubts about the plot.
But on the whole, it is a great movie experience.
England Prevails! *crazed laughter*
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Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Tjin-Kai's birthday celebration has been rescheduled to Friday to accommodate the Lims.A mischievous part of me wonders what might ensue if I said I was otherwise engaged? Would it be pointed out that we only have 1 opportunity annually to fraternise with the Lims and that if I couldn't make room in my social calendar, then too bad for me?
In any case, there is no question regarding my attendance at this soiree. I do not think I can not be present.
So, off we go to Ristorante Da Valentino.
Some informative reviews:
* Good quality home-style Italian eatery
* Suburban gem
* Sample mama's home cooking
* Authentic Italian cuisine
The man who would give us gastronomical bliss
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Monday, March 13, 2006
"The only thing I'll regret is leaving you," he said.Hearing that, I decided to publish my angsty post. It came to me one idle moment while musing about Brokeback Mountain.
Hill Street Blues
As long as we stay up on Hill Street, everything will be fine. We'll be together 10 hours a day, 5 days a week. Communing over food and cigarettes. Commiserating on harsh working conditions and keeping each other motivated.
But always at the mercy of our foreman who could fire us at anytime.
Yet, once we've left Hill Street, that will be the end of us. For we won't have an excuse to be together anymore. He says we will meet "once in a while" but as it is, we rarely hang out after work and he has legislated that "weekends are for the wife".
*sigh*
He was a friend of minehear the song: (sample)
He was a friend of mine
Every time I think about him now
Lord I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause he was a friend of mine
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Sunday, March 12, 2006
Ennis: If you can't fix it, you gotta stand it.
Jack: For how long?
Ennis: For as long as you can ride it. There's no reins on this one.
- Brokeback Mountain (2005)
"Mother," I explained, "had only one great love. It didn't work out. There were incompatibilities. Family. Geography. The same old story. I think she decided early on that if she couldn't have the man she wanted, she would do with no man at all."
- Bachelor Brothers' Bed & Breakfast (1996) by Bill Richardson
I will make no mistakes in the name of loneliness. I have my work and an uncomplicated life. I don't want to feel anything again... ever.
- Dr. Han Suyin in Love is a Many Splendored Thing (1955)
3 quotes which caught my eye this past week, from movies, books and web.
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Monday, March 06, 2006
I watched Transamerica last Friday and found a new boy to be smutten with: Kevin Zegers.
He's just so pretty.
Pity the only thing I've seen him in is Smallville.
But he takes incredible pictures...
Ok, have to stop now, before brain melts.
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Sunday, March 05, 2006
"Fear leads to Anger. Anger leads to Hate. Hate leads to Suffering."Every time I read an email from her or mentioning her, I mutter evil, bitchy things under my breath.
~ Yoda
Then I chastise myself for being so unenlightened. A Jedi shall not know hate - nor anger etc...
I try to meditate on what I learnt during a recent visit to a Buddhist art museum: to let go of negative things.
But I still feel incredibly pissed off.
I hate her. I am threatened by her. I am jealous of her.
i want to be her???
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Wednesday, March 01, 2006
there is not enough chocolate or starchy foods in the world to compensate for how miserable my boss makes me0 comments
Monday, February 27, 2006
Happy Birthday Shaun!
I'm making a big fuss about Shaun's birthday because I fear it'll be the first and last time I'll be able to do so.
Last year's birthday, we were merely colleagues who barely spoke to each other. And by this time next year, we may not even be colleagues. And as sincere our intentions to always keep in touch, you know what they say: Out of sight, out of mind.
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Thursday, February 23, 2006
This film says, if the outside world wasn't there and no judgement or outside opinion about who you should love or can't love, would you still be loving the person that you love today? Or would you be making other choices in your life?
- Jake Gyllenhaal
"... as they were, on the hanger, entwined ... never wear them, put them on, or separate them"
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Tuesday, February 21, 2006
*sheepishly*Hi, everyone... I'm back.
The past few days I've been taken over by the mad, bad PMS monster who turned me into an insane woman. I would have blinding rages against my colleague/innocent-bystander, followed by utter depression and crying in inappropriate places. But that's behind me now... I hope.
I've never quite had a hormonal imbalance that severe and I pray I never will again.
I really scared myself...
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She-Hulk
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Thursday, February 16, 2006
I am angry.Last week Lesley, Shaun and I were having lunch and talking about how he was really stressed out over the blog project. He said, "I'm such terrible company nowadays, that I worry Em will get angry."
Angry? Me? An angry Amy is not something that many people have seen.
But what I did feel was upset. It was quite unbearable seeing him suffer. I also felt rather impotent because I couldn't help his situation no matter what I did. I felt lonely because he was too busy to spare a moment for me.
After today's lunch, where he struggled to make conversation, I decided that it's best if I just left him alone. He is simply not up to social interaction right now. Maybe once the project is completed, he will be back to normal.
And then, IT happened. He laughed. I have not heard that sound in (literally) weeks now.
And he was laughing because he was having a fanboy moment with the new girl. The one he insisted that we should NOT befriend.
*angry*
I'm not so selfish as to deny him a much-deserved moment of joy. I just feel... dumb? useless? unwanted?
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Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Back to work today, after an exquisite day of self-indulgence.For a couple of hours yesterday I was infatuated with my new haircut and couldn't help but stare at every available reflective surface. Until I stepped outside and the wind blew it into the unredeemable mess it now is. But it was good while it lasted! :)
I've been volunteered for ushering duties this evening and was freaking out until I heard the dress code was "Office Attire". So I just wore my usual (but slightly more presentable) clothes since I was running late this morning.
Then my manager says to me, "So you're going to usher like that? ... Seems like they (the organiser) don't have an image issue."
Ouch. Okay, maybe I should have spent more time choosing an outfit and just taken a cab to work. Or shopped for clothes yesterday.
At this point, I must hug and kiss Lesley for being such a sweetheart. She rang me up immediately after hearing about that, just to cheer me up and reassure me that it's perfectly fine for me to be me. She is so sweet.
*cue music: Christina Aguilera's Beautiful*
Speaking of being sharply dressed, Shaun looks amazing today. WOW! He's wearing black from head to toe and his sleeves are not rolled up (very rare for him). I think that makes all the difference - it emphasises his broad shoulders and long limbs. And I've only seen him from the side, wonder if the front view will be equally devastating?
Ok, back to me. I'm so tempted to run home to change, since the event venue is just a few minutes away from my house. Or maybe I can do some emergency shopping at Robinsons during lunchtime?
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Friday, February 10, 2006
Beanie moviesMovies I've seen
The Island
Flightplan
Movie I hope to see
North Country
Movie I'm to scared to see
The Dark
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Thursday, February 09, 2006
My BB post received what looks like a spam comment from Minny.That blog is interesting for 2 reasons:
1. I never knew male tennis players wore such bizarre outfits. I thought only the women pushed the fashion boundaries.
2. This cool website:
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To SM, with deepest concern and empathy,
To the tune of I'll Stand By YouOh, why you look so stressed?
Sweat is on your brow
Come on and vent to me now
Don't be afraid to ask
Let me help you out
Cos I've been through C V too
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let the blog drown you
I'll stand by you
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Monday, February 06, 2006
When its 3pm and you're falling asleep at work... A happy distraction, as long as noone's looking over your shoulder.page 1
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page 3
page 4
page 5
Apparently, when it comes to
Le Hauts-Maux = The High Evils
indeed.
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This picture made me go all melty. And then all teary.
A love that dares not speak its name. How freaking sad is that?
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Friday, January 27, 2006
Gosh, how many Shaun-lookalikes are there in this world?
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Sunday, January 15, 2006
Scott & Dwayne: Cousins
| muscles |  |
| olive tan | |
| white tank top | |
| skinny moustache | |
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