One Day Women Will All Become Monsters x Chiodos

First and foremost, a very happy 2008 to all =)
May the new year bring all of you all the beautiful things in life.

2007 has been one heck of an unpredictable and emotional roller coaster ride.

The lowest points being losing several people I've grown really attached to, to the only thing that is certain about life; Death.
The highest being all the days I've smiled with those around me... and during days, my wet toes wriggled happily in my soak shoes because of the lovely rain... and during days, I pretend to become a Transformer and irritate the hell out of whoever that was unlucky enough to be around me at that point of time.
And of course, one of the highest points in 2007 was when I saw my Mum and Dad smile so warmly at Han as he shook their hands, with a half-shy, half-please don't hate me smile, uncertainty and unavoidable fear in his eyes.
Yay!

I can't wait to see what 2008 has in store for me.
Yes, I'm afraid, because in 4 weeks time, I won't be a tertiary student anymore.
In god knows how many few months time, Han will be off to National Service (though I'm not as afraid/paranoid/freaked out/whiny as I was about it months ago).
And yes, I'm afraid that the people I love will leave me forever.

But for now, I'm going to take a deep breath and just anticipate what's next.

And no, I didn't forget.

A very,very,very happy 22nd month to us, monkeys.

Credits for picture: The bushuk sangat.

The Best Damn Thing x Avril Lavigne

Never have I thought that being a room full of people could make you feel so alone.
What more with people who you thought you really knew, and who you thought knew you back.
Its just so freaking weird to feel this way and I don't know if I'm thinking straight or if I'm over reacting... but I do know that I don't have anything much in this world. A trip home after that filled with the sudden need to burst into tears and what I'm really thankful for; was that you were right there with me, telling me you understand and that you know what it feels like.

I realised that all those craps I've put up with, I went through them knowing that I can call you up when it's all over, bawl like a nut case and you would still tell me that you love me all the same. I realised that you instilled strength and made me believe that if I just pushed myself beyonds my limit a tad more, I can get results that are light years beyond my set goal.

I don't know who my real friends are, or if I even have any of them around me.
I do have friends, not that I'm saying I have zilch... but the ones who are really there, I can count, with just one hand.

I don't give a hoot about what happens at the end of the day.
I'm all I've got, anyways.

Good Girl Gone Bad x Rihanna

An SMS conversation that occurred, 19:33 pm, today...

Chinese boy : I'm home baby. How are u felling? Better?
Malay girl : I had Febs alr... I feel drowsy...
Chinese boy : Ape Febs? Go lie down n rest. Drink more water. No ice.
Malay girl : I'm drinking. They're cold relief tablets with vit c.
Chinese boy : Oh. Go lie down awhile n rest in awhile k. Do not operate machinery. Sila berhati- hati di ruang platform.
Malay girl : Hahaha.
Chinese boy : Tak bedek k.
Malay girl : K.


Ah, iyerkan aje la...

Monsoon x Tokio Hotel

A fantastic start to the holidays - what with the cousins sleeping over, the impromptu shopping trip in town (French Connection boho skirts, Molly Allen dress and beach inspired skirts for all!!!) and La Senza's very, very attractive pieces.

And now, with many pairs of sore feet we rewind ourselves back to the mundane cycle of work and school.

I can't wait for you girls to come over again =)
And may that some one who planned to NOT sleep all night (but-fell-asleep-before-midnight-leaving-me-and-Aisya-to-entertain-ourselves), NOT FALL ASLEEP THE NEXT TIME!

From yesterday's, presenting my favourite picture of Uyun during the trip to town:

Quote from Aisya; " America's next stop model!"

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Baby and I headed out to actually look for plain black berms and skinnies, but nooooo, all the manufacturers decided to produce colours that were utterly horrendous, forcing us to head out to The Heeren Shops and roamed aimlessly, with a crossword puzzle in hand, through the Noise Singapore exhibitions.

The whole thing was not bad ass, but pretty okay.
Walked away with free goodies (that were given out at the end of the entire thing).
But I don't think it even comes close to the Singapore Design Festival.

On a final note, BANGKOK, THAILAND ANYONE!?
Tickets from $9!!*



*Not including those plus plus pluses, of course.
**But still!? It's $9(++)!!!
Credits for photo: That cousin with the DSLR.

Throw It On Me x Timbaland Feat. The Hives

I woke up and sat up in my bed - and heard my brother softly strumming MCR's "Disenchanted" and after that, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' "My Guardian Angel".

It was the best alarm clock in the world.

When I got off my bed, I breathed in the scent of freshly baked cakes wafting from the kitchen, courtesy of mum, I saw my dad brewing coffee and my sister reading the papers.

And I counted my blessings right there and then and felt - like the luckiest girl in the world.

Tear Drops on My Guitar x Taylor Smith

After a lovely breakfast in the morning...
After getting printing prices from Peace Centre...
After numerous rounds at Bugis Street, seeing the same things again and again and again...
After changing from heels to flats...
After making our way on foot, in the rain, from Dhoby Ghaut to City Hall...
After that hearty lunch at Cavana...
After that massive attempt at a shopping spree...
After posing for pictures with spray painted art...
After recovering from the shock of how many sales there are and how cheap stuffs are...
After resisting to not just "NETS it!" or "MasterCard away!" and buy more stuff...
After getting Christmas gifts for people...
After getting a heart-shaped balloon...

11 hours later, after 2 pairs of very, very, VERY sore feet...

We finally called it a day and surrendered.

I need moreeeeeeeee.

Stronger x Kanye West

A self-declared day off from school is what I need most now...and thankfully, its what I'll be getting tomorrow.

A trip in search for the perfect pair of pants and tops (and etcetera, etcetera) , followed by a trip to Sungei Road for all things cheap, a stop by the old Supreme Court for the Singapore Design Fest, drop by Peace Centre to check prices for printing Han's pieces and maybe more retailing till the end of the day.

We'll start from Dhoby Ghaut and work our way down (I think).

All would be accomplished, if things turn out well... and if we don't get lost walking on foot, which we tend to do everywhere we go.

So many places and only 24 hours...

Nevertheless, I spent 4 hours today teaching Rifqy how to clap along to this old Malay folk song "Tepuk Amai Amai" (I think).
I bet it kind of hurt because yesterday, at his place, in his trusty little round walker, that little hero decided he wanted to know how hot a switched on clothes iron was and he grabbed it with his 3 little fingers.

He proudly showed those little burnt bubbles to anyone who carried him around yesterday, too.

How quaint.

Pretty Handsome Awkward x The Used

"So yes, I know that love is unconditional. But I also know that it can be unpredictable, unexpected, uncontrollable, unbearable and strangely easy to mistake for loathing, and… What I’m trying to say, Tristan is… I think I love you. Is this love, Tristan? I never imagined I’d know it for myself. My heart… It feels like my chest can barely contain it. Like it’s trying to escape because it doesn’t belong to me any more. It belongs to you. And if you wanted it, I’d wish for nothing in exchange - no gifts. No goods. No demonstrations of devotion. Nothing but knowing you loved me too. Just your heart, in exchange for mine."

- Yvaine, Stardust

Don't Stop The Music x Rihanna

Methinks that I should go ahead and buy a pin-up poster and put it on my wall.

Dead! x My Chemical Romance

There was nothing that heals my fever-ish, flu-ish and sore self that day, better than Han turning up right at the doorstep (despite the horrendous rain) with a bouquet of white, pink and red roses and fresh tau huay.

Tau huay = Ultimate comfort food!

After a miserable start that very morning, it was just the very thing I needed.

And after 20 months together, we turn 21 months old tomorrow...

I love you so much, angel =)

I know we'll make it... because even after my incessant screaming, I can't remember you ever walking away without pulling me along.

♥♥♥

And to end this off on a totally random note, I'd like to ask little Rifqy...

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE SO VERY ADORABLE!?

Thank You For Lovin Me x Bon Jovi

48 hours and two wedding-filled days later, I'm back to doing the much dreaded Final Year Project II.
I believe the fact that we went through FYP I before, made me a tad more confident in doing hard coding. Thankfully, I have my (black) angel, Zann to help me out during times this brain just can't function...and thankfully, she answers calls near midnight on a daily basis.

*Strangles Zann in a hug*

The wedding was needless to say, spectacular. I mean, what else could you expect from the wedding of a wedding planner's daughter?!

The fact that I was part of the serving crew for the wedding dinner on Saturday night, decked in a white formal shirt and black smart pants, tirelessly smiling and repeating, "Would you like hot tea, mdm/sir?" or "Excuse me sir, can I top up your goblet?" or the fact that some random Chinese man was calling me "Mutiara"(Read: Pearl, when translated to English) due to the fact that I was wearing the "RS Mutiara : Wedding Planner" gold name tag, made it a whole lot memorable.

And I got paid too!

The bride, my cousin, was glowing and her husband, never quit smiling.

I told my mum that everyone in the family had to wear the traditional songket when it was my turn.
Let's see if that happens in say, 10 years time, when I get my 2-carat, square brilliant cut, grade D (colourless) white diamond, on a white gold band with my wedding date engraved on its inside wedding ring.


Baby's mummy in a songket, love?
And yea, start saving *hints*

Santa Baby x The Pussycat Dolls

A very happy 12th birthday to you, little twat.
May you continue to dance your heart out in the many coming years.

Even though I tend to scream at you, you know deep down I'm gonna protect you always.

Looking forward to accompanying you to school this Thursday to receive results that would pretty much determine your path after primary school.
And then, we'll hit the movies after that!

The (After) Life of the Party x Fall Out Boy

For the benefit of those looking forward to the much anticipated picnic organized by Tina Turner, here's a list of beaches that we could patron on the 27th of December, 2007.

- Changi Beach
- East Coast Park
- Punggol Beach
- Sembawang Beach
- Sentosa Palawan Beach
- Sentosa Siloso Beach
- Sentosa Tanjong Beach

Da. Aku kasi link kat bawah... pegi pandai pandai choose =)

Beaches!

Let Me Take You There x Plain White T's

A well-spent one week break, I should think.
Headed to town with Han on Monday for some semi-heavy duty shopping.
Headed for the ATM cash deposit machine on Tuesday to prevent any more future semi-heavy duty shopping... and to save money to head overseas (maybe).
School, on Wednesday for some heavy-duty programming action.
And today's a day-off from everything and everyone before school commences again on Monday.

But, it's off to town with the boy to meet up with Ben to catch up on each other tomorrow.
It's been put off for 2 years now, and surprise, surprise... he's serving the nation already.

I'm gonna end with a little note to Germs:

CAN WE MEET UP FOR SOME GOOD CHOCOLATE INDULGING BEFORE 2008 COMES!?

Linger x The Cranberries

I do realise that it's kinda overdued... and that my birthday came and went about 8 days ago, but I just got the pictures today =)
Thanks a million million million, Aisya.
Keep rockin' that camera!

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26th October 2007

I turned 19!
Birthday wishes were expressed through the means of phone calls and SMS-es, bless you all =)
I really did have the intentions to go for class on that day, but seeing Han lug that bag of presents all the way to campus was unbearable.
So, yeah, you guessed it.
We skipped!

But he kept saying that we had to at least stay in Woodlands till 9.30 a.m., as he ordered something and the shop only opens for business at 9.30 a.m.
So, we waited... shared hotcakes... discussed which movie to watch and where to head to have the birthday meal.

So 9.30 a.m. came and he made me wait all alone, in dark and creepy Causeway Point (the shops weren't opened) , while he ran to god-knows-where.
About 5 minutes after his departure, he came, one hand clutching onto something, shielding it with the big Everlast bag that contained my presents.

It was quite a sight, actually.
Seeing my man half-running, half-walking, looking all bashful and nervous.

And he came and said proudly, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!", holding out a bouquet of white and red roses, 9 stalks in all, amidst a scattering of baby's breath.

It was so very beautiful... and me being me, I wanted to bawl like a baby, but me being bimbo, remembered that I didn't have waterproof mascara on, so I held it all in.

"9 stalks of roses means 'Together, until the end of time' ", he added smiling.
I fell in love all over again, that day.

We caught Superbad, which was really funny, but didn't make much sense.
We had sushi and ramen and don at Ramen Ten.
And opened the presents he got for me after the meal.

I've got me - A pair of Everlast flats (in the same shade as his Everlast sneakers), a black Victorian top and a pair of earrings from Flowers in the Attic, a black glittery chunky bangle, a gorgeous D-I-Y frame with my baby picture in it and a teddy bear (cos I've been whining for one all year).

I cried when I read his card, shrieked when I noticed one gift after another in his decoupage box.
I loved everything that day.
And I love that person who made that day so special and memorable for me ten times more ♥

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27th October 2007

The invite.

A small affair, but really something to be remembered and treasured =)
And despite the theme, I was clad in black... well, most of me, that is.

Me with ibu & babah - Syafiq & Alwani - Han - Zann, Lala, Linda & Grace.

Me with Nur - Sheeka, Eha, Aisya & Uyun - Nur & Apiz.

Choosing a picture of Nur & Apiz was sooo difficult... cos if Apiz's face wasn't blurred , Nur's face was, and if Nur's face wasn't blurred, Apiz's was... but thank god, I found one where neither was blurred.
And Nur, ibu cakap Apiz handsome! *grins*

After pictures, they screamed a rendition of "Happy Birthday to YOU!" and I attempted to cut the mass of chocolate fudge-with layers of thin vanilla sponge-with marshmallow base cake for everyone.. but failed miserably... and Lala and the gang came to the rescue =)

Han was a nervous wreck that day.
Even though it wasn't his first time meeting my mum, it was the first time that he'll meet my dad... and relatives... and grandparents.
But all went very well.
Alhamdullilah.
And when my granddad was going home, he patted Han on the shoulder after Han salam-ed him and said, "Ok, see you later!".
Hahaha.
Sounds like a good promise, eh?

Some random pictures of the day.

I kept thanking my folks for the effort they've put into planning and preparing the food and stuff at the end of the day.
And I'd like to thank everyone who made this girl's birthday a whole lot more special... and for the load of presents too!

Hugs and kisses to all! ♥

Teddy Picker x Arctic Monkeys

Being with you, I feel at my most secure, most loved state.
I don't ever want to stop feeling that way.

I can't believe I'm still falling for you after all these months, love.

Happy 20th month ♥

Big Girl (You Are Beautiful) x Mika

I've had the bestest birthday celebration eveeeeeeeeer this year.

One with Han♥
One with close friends and family ♥
Updates once I get pictures from the cousin's DSLR.

And baby, 20th month tomorrow, you and i ♥

To this Special WOMAN in my life...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Wan Nurulashikin

Here's wishing you all the best in all your future endeavors.

Thank You for always being there for me.
Thank You for being ever so patient. (most of the times) =p
Thank You for being who You are.
Thank You for letting me into your world and share your life with me.
Thank You for Loving Me.

I hope you'll enjoy your day Birthday Baby.
I Love You.


Yours,
Sim Beng Han (formality y'know)

Misery x Good Charlotte

Aidilfitri this year was amazing.
The 2nd day of Raya with the cousins and the DSLRs was needless to say, chaotic and fun.
And we all have the latest family portraits now too =)
Super satisfied.

On the 5th day of Eid Mubarak, I went out with the beloved poly girlfriends.
Just 7 girls, but we ventured between Sengkang to Chinese Gardens and ended at this very out-of-the-way place in Bedok.

Linda, Suhailah, Shikin, Diana, Marianah, Hida and Tina.

While eating, chatting, mingling and Hari Raya-ing!

Linda & Skin, Lala & Tina, Hida, Marianah & Dee =)
We went home, freaking tired, feet all blistered but a tad bit richer and very happy.

Can't wait for next Saturday!

Let Me Go x 3 Doors Down

I look to my left and there's no more big, bulky tank.
There's like echoes bouncing off my walls when I spoke to my dad just now.
It's just weird.

But then again, all the more space for me to put unnecessary junk on.
But sometimes.... just sometimes, I wish Bubblegum was jumping off it's little "tree" again.

I don't even know what Bubblegum's gender is.
Yes, it's that bad.

Come On x Ben Jelen

Dongdong, Skin & Jeanette at our troupe's exhibition at the Ancient Civilisation Museum

Jeanette (a.k.a Linda Santos) has been really anxious to go back to Thailand lately and I do have to say, that her anxiousness is getting pretty infectious.
Often when she goes into her "EH! I wanna go back to Thailand ar!" trance, my thoughts float back to the simply splendid time we had in Chiang Rai and then the rocking good times we had in the wee hours of the morning and night in Bangkok, in the districts of Pratunam and Khaosan, even though it was just for a measly 3 days.

I recalled that "Crazy Taxi" tuk-tuk ride we had from the night market back to our hotel, with Marj squished and shrieking like a crazy cow in between Linda and myself.
I didn't get it when Nad and Jos said we've been cheated when we paid 150 baht for that ride; I thought it was well worth it.
Taxis in Thailand, on the other hand, are such rip-offs.

You know, there's times when I just look out from the balcony, realise that there isn't a single bloody star in the entire bloody sky, get really pissed and then wish a massive blackout will happen again just so that I could see a blanket of a million stars, with a couple of shooting stars zooming by every few minutes.
It was so beautiful in Chiang Rai... in Bangkok too, but yeah, nothing beats the night sky in Chiang Rai.
My first and hopefully not my last.

I dreaded going to Thailand, cos first and foremost, it meant no Han for over half a month.
I guess at times when I was really busy there, it helped me to quit wishing he was there so much.
Then, as I boarded the plane to leave Thailand, I dreaded it too.
I kept on wondering when will I get to step on Thailand soil again.

Its going to be almost a year since my trip there.
The two jabs that I got for the trip should be wearing out by now, considering they're supposed to last for about a year.

Jeanette, myself and the girls have been planning to go for a trip to sunny Bangkok really soon.
No boyfriends, no crushes... a full fledged girly backpacking trip sometime next year, perhaps.

I can't wait!

On a side note, Han's SMS attempt at the Malay language a few weeks back (I still have it!):

"Sayangku! Kenape tak msg saya? Saya woke up at "satu satu kosong kosong" am but got up at 12.14. Lol. Are we not meeting today?"

Hahaha.
i love you, silly.

Clumsy x Fergie

The urinals of tomorrow, today.
*raises eyebrow*

Because of You x Ne-Yo

Emiko Arts with Han.

Yesterday was beautiful... today, is gorgeous =)
Right.
I'm gonna drag Han along to Bali Lane.

And I know this much is true, baby, you have become my addiction.

Bubbly x Colbie Caillat

It starts in my toes
Makes me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while now.

Happy 19th monthsary.
♥♥♥

Kekasih Gelapku x Ungu

Besides the fact that my hair now smells like almond london chocolate cookies, the house's stripped of carpets and curtains (so much so that we looked like we've been robbed) and that I cut myself with the blender blade while making hazelnut "powder" , the Hari Raya mood is sinking in really fast.

I believe this year is the year where I've made the record number of trips to Geylang, with the mum & dad, with LalaTinaMarianahHida and with Han... and it feels/looks different each time I'm there.
Weird, no?

I've fasted for 15 days straight, and then (like Tina proudly to the class a few days back), "my egg died".
To add, she innocently asked, "How do I make it "not die" the next time?".
When we told her how... she said, "But my mum will get mad at me*pouts*".
*shakes head*

Let's see... FYP2 is up and running... though we're kinda lost because there's fewer things to be done compared to the first one... or maybe we missed out a whole crapload of stuff and need to restart all over again -.-
Hopefully not. *crosses fingers*

I'm thankful with how things have been turning out lately.
Thankful for the fact that my parents are increasingly supportive of my choices in love and in life.
Thankful for the fact that I know my parents have my back no matter what choice I'll make after I graduate.
Thankful for the fact that they've welcomed Han with open arms.
Thankful for the fact that I've lovely (if not crazy) friends in school.
And thankful for the opportunities that have been bestowed upon me =)

Alhamdullilah, syukur.

Somebody's Me x Enrique Iglesias

Geylang with the girls this Wednesday?

I have Tina for class tomorrow... and Lala's class is just opposite us... meaning, we'll probably spend the day running up and down 7 levels again...

...adoi.

Me Love x Sean Kingston

weeeeee.

Screw what I said in the previous post.

They rushed the FYP II allocations.
It's out!
We've got our first choice!!!! *does a jig*

Here we go again, ladies.

Angels Cry x The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

FYP2 allocation pushed to 15th September.

Buggers.

On another note... I've been tagged.
I'm only gonna this ONCE.
And no more tagging!

The person who tagged you is : AYUL!
Your relationship with him/her is : Secondary school classmate, Breeks!/Seoul Garden colleague, friends for 7 years.
5 impressions you have of him/her : Where do I start? Erm, he's a mummy's boy, he sure can eat, he's a real sweetie beneath all that "mat-boy" exterior, he gets bloody irritating when he starts going berserk in a lift full of people and he's pro-Apple.

If he/she becomes your lover? : Nooooooo. Too very, very different individuals... No way it'll last.
If he/she becomes your lover, things he/she has to improve on will be : Nothing. You love the person for what he/she is and isn't.
If he/she becomes your enemy, you will: Storm over to his house and tell his mummy all his dirty little secrets.
If he/she becomes your enemy, the reason will be: The constant complains of "You never answer my calls, BITCH!" from him.
The most desirable thing you want to do for him/her now is : Force him to quit smoking.
Your overall impression of him/her is : Cuckoo and loud, but on those really rare occasions when he's serious about something, you'd better be serious too.

How do you think people around you will feel about you : I don't know... I smile to just about anyone... maybe they think I'm psychotic for doing so.
The characteristic you love about yourself is : I guess...my tolerance level.
The characteristic you hate about yourself is : Snapping at Han at least once a day.
The most ideal person you want to be is : Myself... with a dash of mummy's awesome ability to whip up those dishes.
For people that care and like you, say something to them: I care and like you too! -.-

List down the names of 10 people you can think of from the top of your head: (Yes, I changed this to save EVERYONE the hassle)
1. Sim Beng Han
2. Siti Suhailah
3. Mazlinda
4. Yap Wen Jun
5. Sitti Fatinah
6. Germaine Ong
7. Marjory Koh
8. Wan Nur Saliha
9. Wan Nur Aisya
10. Iswandi

*I ran out of names, okay.
Gimme a break. Pffft.

Who is No.6 having a relationship with? : Single (Right, Germs?!) but I wonder if she still has a thing for that boy.
Is No.9 a male or female? : Female
If No.7 and No.10 are together, will it be a good thing? : *Faints* Are you kidding me? They're as different as... two different men's fingerprints.
What is No.2 studying? : Diploma in Business Computing
When was the last time you had a chat with No.3? : Not 'chat' chat... But I bumped into her while shopping last week.
What kind of music does No.8 like? : R&B... soft, mellow, love-ish tracks
Does no.1 has any siblings? : Yes, a younger brother in Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Will you woo No.3? : Linda? Hmmmm... I'll try it when semester commences. She'll probably kill me though.
How about no.7? : She'll laugh like a deranged hyena.
Is No.4 single? : The last time I checked, yes.
What's the surname of No.5?: TINA ANAK BAPAK.
What's the hobby of No.4?: Getting herself occupied with meetings and stressed 24/7... think she still enjoys her wushu and singing.
Do No.5 and No.9 get along well? : They don't bloody know each other bloody exists.
Where is No.2 studying at? : Republic Polytechnic.
Say something random about No.1: He draws very well.
Have you tried developing feelings for No.8? : My cousin, so technically, I love her, but not in a touchy-feely kinda way.
Where does No.9 live? : Compassvale, near Compasspoint, 2nd floor, next to the staircase.
What colour does No.4 like? : Not really sure. All things vibrant?
Are No.5 and No.1 best friends? : Highly doubt so.
Does No.7 like No.2? : I think they'll get along fine, if given the chance... They're sooo similar in their crazy mannerisms.
How did you get to know No.2? : Through one of my best-est ever class, E35N.
Does No.1 have any pets? : Nope.
Is No.7 the sexiest person in the world? : Hell yeah!

Okayyy, done!

I've been up till 2 odd am last night, I woke up at 4.30 am for the pre-dawn meal, where I had 3 cups of tea and a bit of Fruity Pebbles, I've peed 4 times since, it's 8.44 am and I should try and get some sleep, cause Han will once again, wake up at 2.26 pm, and I've no one to whine to till then.

Far Away x Nickelback

You're everything I'm not, and it makes you the perfect other half for me.
You make me whole.
You've caused me pain and hurt, you've taught me trust and love.
I don't wish to be the incomplete person I was before I met you.

You're my inspiration too, love.










IKEA tomorrow!
I need frames... all glass, clean edges, no "actual frame", just clips.
Room needs a revamp.

More Than A Love Song x Augustana

Lovelovelove.

I was rudely forced to wake up early this morning to meet Han for hotcakes but nooooooo, of all the days, the hotcake thingamabob decided that today WAS the day that it'll break down.
Pfffffft.

And today... the loooong overdued shopping mission was finally, FINALLY accomplished today.
New threads for the new semester for the both of us.
I'm knackered, my feet's sore, I've got blisters on my little toes, I'm broke but ultimately, I'm happy and satisfied (=
Happy sangat sangatttttt.

Another thing to be happy about is that I've got all the modules I really wanted, there's familiar faces in all my classes and Han and I have the exact same schedules *beams*
School's only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, unless you count FYP2 in, of course.
I can't wait for school to start... then end, AND THEN worry about what I've to do next.

Uni?
Work?
Marry a rich, dying old man,get all his fortune, hijack an F16 and rescue Han from the evil that is National Service and move to Frankfurt to build a love nest?

Huhhhhhh.

Zombie x The Cranberries

... and that's...
my very mod-let's-shuffle-dance-and-skank-to-ska-music-and-i-wanna-be-in-every-shot cousin, with a close-up of my brother's rather bushy eyebrows.

Methinks he was playing the guitar, as usual -.-

Credits: That cousin with the DSLR (=

When A Woman Loves A Man x Westlife

Its amazing how looking through old folders of secondary school pictures in your desktop could send you on a roller coaster of emotions.
I smiled... I laughed out loud to myself... I sighed... and most of all, I missed.

I miss all of them... I miss all of the moments.

Take for example, the above picture... It was Hafiz's, Ayul's and my 17th birthday (=

And in the first picture, you see Ida and Fei teaching all of us how to play "Chop Chilli Chop", in the middle of the night, on Istana Park's cold, damp ground...and you see us girls posing and jumping off stuff, you see two beautiful girls whom I used to be really close with, you see the October babies flashing their birthday loot and you see the entire clique.

It was needless to say, an amazing birthday... and celebrations nowadays are undoubtedly different.
The chaotic-ness has been replaced with quiet, intimate moments of movies/dinners/outings for two with Han, with cozy, medium sized birthday cakes and presents with the family in the living room, the sometimes totally ridiculous presents and wishes from adorable cousins and friends.
Its a mellower affair, to say the least
But also, it's become more memorable... not that birthdays back then wasn't, but... I don't know how to explain it.

And who can forget all these random moments of fun?

The frequent visits to the beach, the camwhoring session, the "Let's Smother Everyone with This Really Expensive Cake" moments, Siti's amazing "Sweet 17 Birthday Bash" and the very memorable Aidilfitri gatherings where everyone went home tired, but rich (=

I will never, ever, ever forget Bowen Secondary School... or rather, 4E6, Class of 2004.

The messy art room sessions, the most memorable Racial Harmony Day, National Day and Youth Day celebrations EVER.
Remember Mr. Selvarasoo?
Well, that first picture was taken in the Physics Room.
I forgot the fact that it existed, until I saw that picture... and I remember how we used to play a fool with Selvarasoo... and how he labeled us Malay girls "Geylang Sisters", because we just won't stop yakking during his classes.

I miss all of them but I guess I had the chance to make a choice and I didn't know what I was doing back then, when everything started changing bit by bit.
I wish things were somewhat different.
I still do have online chats with Hafiz and Az, although they're pretty rare... and sometimes, I bump into Shafik... and Ayul still calls to "Lepak ar!" and so forth.

Lastly, I suppose you all remember 4E7's monitor, Jackson? And the gorgeous Yeo Shafiqah aka Shaq?

That's them... and yup, both in the RP Dragonboat team.
That's Shaq's beau, Ernst and THAT, is a very golden-looking Jackson... literally forcing people to join his dragonboat team.
Both extremely tanned... Jackson's all muscular from the rowing and Shaq's still the same, cos all she does is drum.
Heh.

*sigh*

When We Die x Bowling For Soup

So, after realizing that Friday was NOT the 1st of September, meaning not YET our 18th, we still celebrated like it was =)
And today, Shaq celebrates her one year (fill in the blank) months with dragonboat boy Ernst.

Previous semester's results are out!
Go to Academic Information under Admin... and TA-DA!...your newly released GPA and grades.
I'm pretty happy.
GPA went up and grades are promising... Mum's pleased too.
Alhamdullilah.

PP and CE are both completed and passed.
FYP1's grade is out.
And all that's left is FYP2... and of course, one last very short 3 day week semester, before we become the next diploma graduates of Republic Polytechnic.
Then, it's bye bye PBL, bye bye idiotic schedule of 0830 hours to 1600 hours...
And hello Uni life... or maybe working life.

And thennn, its hello National Service for you, Mr. Sim ... and hello to meeting my daddy in Tekong, and unfortunately for you, he knows who you are...
Good luck! *malicious laughter*

Okay, bye.

First Time x Lifehouse



1 and 1/2 years today, love...
And a lifetime of possibilities ahead tomorrow.

I can't wait.

Credits : Han (for picture)

Hey There Delilah x Plain White T's

And alas, Spurs lost to Man United, undoubtedly due to the extremely biased referee-ing... but then again, Robinson was being the now off-form blundering twat he turned into nearing the end of last season... so, yeah. Oh well, many more matches to look forward to, I suppose.

The holidays are here and so far, I've gone shopping and completed a few more novels, rushing the completion for Zann's posters and I even managed to babysit Rifqy, who weighs tons more than your average 6 month old should... and who took a stinking dump right after I changed his pee-heavy diapers. Phoooey!

That was my first dump-filled diaper change, mind you and needless to say, I panicked.
I looked at him and asked, "Why now!? Can't you hold it till you get home?!" and all he did was look back at me straight in the eye... sizing me up, probably thinking what a loser aunt I was, not being able to change just one stinky diaper.

I'll save you all from all the gory details and all I've got to say is that consuming nothing else but milk for the first 6 months you exist in this world gives you green poop.

High waisted pants are all the rage.

And I'm so craving for authentic makes-your-lips-lipstick-red mee kuah, the sun and the sea.

MAY SPURS BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF MAN UNITED TONIGHT.

To Dare is to do!

From the Ritz to the Rubble x Arctic Monkeys

You can't enjoy the highs, unless you have lows.

I can't wait.
11 days more.

And just one more module before term break!

Another Perfect Day x American Hi-Fi

Friday marked the end of Principles of Digital Media Design, and undoubtedly, I feel kinda sad.

The rushing through of Freehand and Photoshop to meet the 2.30 p.m deadline, by which we have to have an A3 hardcopy of our pieces up on the walls, the hectic photo editing during days we have to do photography... and dealing with Cavvy's pretty ah-beng-ish English.
It's all good fun at the end of the day =)

On another note, the month of Ramadhan (read: FASTING!) is drawing nearer and nearer.
It commences officially on the 13th of September, and my 3-day-week new semester commences on the 17th of that same month.
Not too bad, I suppose.

I'm currently in the midst of "paying back" the days that I didn't fast last year.
4 days down, 5 more to go... and I thank Han for putting up with me and for the circumstances that comes along with fasting...

Just one more semester to go and I'm officially a polytechnic graduate.
What do I do from there? Where do I go? Do I really want to enroll myself into a University?

So many questions and I'm not sure where I can find the answers.

And and and... I want this!!
All wrapped and white.

Ipod Gift Wrapping

And as you can see, I'm oh-so-very random.

Okaaaaaaay, Rifqy's giggling to himself on his play mat... Let's go see what's up.

Wherever You Will Go x The Calling

And so....

Final Year Project I is over =)
Santosa wasn't as intimidating as we all expected him to be either, which is great.
Finally, a short break before the horror that is FYP II begins.
Well done, ladies *hugs for everyone*

Life has been just absolutely... great =)

From the friends in class who make PBL a lot more bearable...
...to the one who forces you to take photos with them (as depicted below).
...to JUICE magazine, who did an exceptionally splendid and brilliant job with their latest August issue.[Go get your JUICE, it's free(cos according to them: "Money is eevil") and its amazingly good too.]


...and finally, to Han who just attempted to sing finished singing Only One by Lifehouse.



*I adore you, lover.
I guess you're the only one left standing when everything else goes down.


Picture of FYP team credited to : Lalalalalaaaaaa