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.