After shower, it’s a nudist colony at home. But, I think 2 person not considered colony. KL says its more like “Planet of the Apes”. Hahaa…
Guess the temperture now.
Yahoo says:
The weather channel says:
MSN says:
Whatever it is, I say “FUCKING HOT!!!
Last night’s news reported to expect a high of 42 degrees. Immediately after that, we went out to purchase a decent powerful fan for ourselves. After trying 2 Kmarts, 2 Targets, Myers and David Jones, we came out empty handed. All the fans are completely sold out!!! Can you imagine the shelves completely bare? We are so going die of heat stroke we thought to ourselves.
When we woke up this late morning in our puddle of sweat, we decided that we have to try other places for a fan. So after lunch, we were on our hunt again. We stopped by this place that sells electrical goods and there was lots of fans still unsold, but KL insist that we could probably get a cheaper one in Target. So off we went to the Target, which is only a street away. Again, the shelves were cleared with only a pathetic miniture fan (the sort you would find in a taxi in SunnyLand). So, off to the electrical shop again. To our horror, all the fans were sold out. I swear it’s only been like 20mins. Lucky for us, the display fan was available and for a shocking price of $20. WooHOOO~!!!
Ahh… I’m now relaxing with a cold beer and my new fan blowing in my face.
By the way, it’s been reported that some parts here are at a scorching heat of 44 degrees. We are not going out. We’re going to stay put in front of our fan.
*someone please give me cheng tng
I went jogging for the first time around my neighbourhood. I’m still shocked that I actually went jogging. Hahaa… I guess if GL enjoyed her jog around my neighbourhood in WINTER, it shouldn’t be much of a problem for me.
CT have been corrupting my mind with her daily jogs and I woke up this morning listening to Madonna’s new album and got motivated to jog to the beat.
All prepared, changed into my jogging gear, removed the keys and stuff it in my Podpiah, went to the kitchen to check the time - 11.38am. I begin my journey. I had my Gucci Shades, my Ipod Nano and Madonna as my personal trainer.
It was alright at the beginning, but I regret not putting any antiperspirant. Jogging in summer is really nice. The greens and flowers cheering you up but… the freaking pollen made my nose drippy and I couldn’t stop sneezing. I had to wipe my snort on my sleeves (lucky didn’t wear sleeveless). I ventured our street and the next street in the horrible afternoon heat.
Of course I walked… I had no stamina remember? But I can say that I walked only half the time. Got home, saw the clock - 12.01pm. Hmm… not bad huh? At least 20mins is considered cardio.
Btw, with regards to yesterday’s upsetting news, I have decided that if I am not employed by the time KL’s parents come to visit, I would go back to SunnyLand to visit my parents. And stayed as long as they are here. I miss Daddy. I dreamt last night/this morning that I was at Katong SC eating chicken rice with him. Just the two of us. I miss my Daddy.
listening to ‘Sorry’ by Madonna
I dont understand why some people can’t get it that their son came here to live because he wanted to be away from them in the first place.
If he had no problem with them, I’ll still be in SunnyLand:
1. with a job
2. not feeling insecure
3. see my dad everyday and have our lunch with him every saturday
4. walk to BS’s flat and drink green tea every other day
5. weekly cheesecake and tea at Siglap with GL
6. friday gossip session with Aunty Anna
7. receive lots of xmas pressies from friends and family
8. my mobile fone will be ringing non stop
9. surrounded with people who love and care for me
10. ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We went to a Potluck Christmas Dinner party last night. I was still feeling sucky this holiday but I tried not to ruin the holiday for KL. Everyone there was exchanging gifts as they know each other longer/better and I sat there sulking feeling sorry for myself as I had not received a single present this year. I was seriously feeling left out of the group.
CT came up to me and gave me a wrapped item. She said, “Open the present before you read the card. Its nothing special really.” Like a deprived child who never receive any gifts before, I opened my precious present carefully. It revealed a book - The Essential Odd Body. It is a book, my dad and me bought from MPH long time ago. But this book seemed much thicker.
The card that came with the book read:
Dearest H,
I bought this book cause I thought it would be good to know the wonders of our body and also because of all our negative body image conversations we had. You have a beautiful body and a beautiful personality to match it.
Hopefully this book will give you more information on the wonders of our body.
I’ve browsed through it and it’s very interesting. I hope you enjoy it.
Lots of love,
CT
I rushed to hug CT and thanked her. Although it was just a book, but it reminded me of my dad (we bought the book together) and also because CT remembered our conversation I had with her about my insecurities about my body due to Psorisis.
It had been a miserable Christmas missing GL, BS and Dad during this season, no friends/family, no money = no presents and unemployment. Its amazing how a little card with a meaningful note made me all teary eyed. It not only boost my confidence level but also reinstate that I do have at least a good friend here. Also, someone other than here love and care about me.
To DW,
I want you to know that I feel exactly how you feel. You are not alone.
Christmas deco in Orchard Rd.
Christmas deco in Bourke St.
Although we live in the suburbs, I haven’t seen any elaborate christmas decoration on houses yet.
Our neighbour tried. They have a flashing Santa on their window.
*Guess what I’m doing on Xmas eve now? - Job Hunting online. sigh…
We went to some disappointing waterfall at Kingslake Nature Reserve today. It was Bad! Luckily, we saw a “Pick Your Own” raspberry farm and turned in for a look.
Kinglake Raspberries Farm was quite an experience. I am damn sua-ku and never picked my own fruits before. We ate as we plucked - over 1KG of raspberries to bring home. I wrapped my cardigan over my head (looked like a refugee) coz I hate the sound of flies near my ear, so the pictures turned out rather horrid. Hahaa…
I enjoyed myself although the flies were fucking irritating!
Snake eats Crocodile and now Octopus eats shark.
What’s next? Whatever happened to the foodchain?
I wish I was experiencing an emotional rollercoster. At least I get to feel something. I’m experiencing numbnesses right now. The wet gloomy grey weather outside seems to be encouraging it too.
I have been revaluating my move here. I want to be with KL but I had everything in Sunnyland. Odd to add, I have always wanted to get out but now I’m out, I realised I was comfortable being In.
If only I have cookie here too. I spent most of my lonely days with her and the days are hard to bear without her around to comfort me.
I miss BS, GL and daddy badly now.
*pics of my neighbour’s lavender
Just came back from another interview. I love this one - the job description, the people, the business and the company. I really want to work there. But I don’t know if there is any chance. Becoz, they are not sure if they are employing and if I am the right person. Irritating that they might want a PRC to instead. Fuckers steal our jobs everywhere they go.
Argh! I hate it when you want something so badly, but it’s beyond your control. DW asked if I can tell from their body language, I really can’t.
The one thing is that they asked me if I can speak ‘Chinese’. And I said, I speak Mandarin and other Chinese dialects. Fluently? Err….speaking is fine but writing and reading is a bit rusty. <– that’s bullshit. I can’t even read the labels on the packet of instant noodles. I got fucking E8 for O levels leh! And my dad was proud of me coz I didn’t get F9. Fucking shit!! ARGH!! If I get this job, I probably got to deal with fucking PRCs and speak mandarin. Die lah!!! “Last time never study!!!”
Anyway, this job is so much better than the other one. The interviewers are more professional, experienced and respectable. They were previously working for the government and understood my work. The company is more reputable so I don’t have to worry about professional business ethics.
*sigh… I really hope I get this job. I tried my best and told them that I’m interested and don’t mind a junior entry level position to get myself orientated. They say they will call me in the new year. ARGH!!! I don’t know if I can wait that long! I’m going to faint now.
I can’t remember who told me this. The theory is that men who have sister(s) treats women better.
Strangely, I totally agree. Of coz, there are a couple of exceptional.
I miss home
I miss christmas in SunnyLand
I miss Orchard Rd
I miss the shopping, buying of gifts and receiving presents
I miss the insane commerialised christmas music repeated over and over again in departmental stores.
I miss the crazy Christmas crowd in Shopping Centres.
I even miss the raining, wet season in SunnyLand during Christmas season.
It doesn’t feel like christmas there. I have no feeling.
I REALLY SERIOUSLY miss Christmas.
Yes, I survived Wilson Prom. Reached civilisation about 9.30pm last night and becoz the group wanted to go for a well-deserved dinner, we went hunting for resturants that closed late. Honestly, KL and me just wanted to go home, shower and sleep. Well, we also have half a roasted chicken in our fridge too. Hehee…
After thoughts: The camp was okay coz there was a mattress and hot water involved. The hike was …. “I WANT TO DIE!!” I noted that most of the climbs, I had my butt sticking out like an old lady. Butt is tooo big to carry!!! Throughout the whole weekend, I kept grumbling under my breath - “Wish BS and GL was here.”
There’s lots of pictures to load, laundry to wash, conversation to catch up, emails to read. More stories ahead.
Oh and my thighs are aching like SIAO now!
Going camping/hiking over the weekend. If you know me well, you’d know that it’s SO not my kind of activity, but KL wants to go, so, the princess has to tag along.
I don’t think it’ll be bad however, I might be wrong coz I’m currently having my period now and I think it’s really inconvenient.
To GL and BS, in case I don’t return safely, you know where I went and I love you both.
Just came back from a 2 hour long interview. *sigh… to add to the torture, I wasn’t offered a drop of water at all while he (interviewer) had 2 cups of coffee. The interviewer talked way too slow and soft. He repeated himself many times. *sigh…
Thoughts?
I don’t know. Essentially, no good vibes at all. Nothing horrible too but still wary of their company and business ethics. Office is one of those individual rooms that you probably would rent from International Plaza in Anson Rd - CDB area, good location but one room office type.
But… they would probably pay me well if they want me. But of coz, I have to work like a dog. Do I want that? Hmm…if I did, I would have gone into sales/marketing. Wait a min…. they want me to do a little sales/marketing too. Wah Lau! Bao Kao Liao! Of Coz wat, high pay must work harder.
I’m not going to immediately strike this job off my list just yet. Reason because the problem might lie in me. I might still be thinking from the other side of the fence and haven’t changed my mindset yet. I’m still undecided.
Let’s see how. He’ll call me on Monday and tell me if they want me or not. ARGH! If I didn’t need a job, I would have said, “Thank you for your time, but this is probably not what I’m looking for.”
I love frogs legs but, I feel like vomitting when I see this.
*Thanks to KL for taking this pics for me.
I promised myself that I would take lots of pictures when I go back to SunnyLand, however, I was too busy stuffing my face or shopping to do so. Before most meals, I try very hard to remember to take a picture of the food but when the food came - “ATTACK”!!
So, these are the very few food pictures I took. We went JooHeng with my parents when we were back. My favourite - Steam Fish Head (with fried lard), ‘Hiar Chor’ (with sweet sauce), Sambal Potato Leaves and ‘Har Chong Gai’ (Prawn Paste Fried Chicken Wings).
Text Msg from GL in India:
I’ve caught the flu and feel damn sucky. Am counting the days to going home, shamefully. I miss you.
Last week, GL told me that she had been experimenting with eye makeup and loves her new mascara which I have given to her. Note, it’s a freebie. She soon discovered that she can’t live without her mascara. Which made me pray that she didn’d bring her mascara to India. Anyway, last sunday, inspired by her, I put a little effort in my eye make up before going out. Trust me, I don’t put on make up unless I know I’m meeting someone. So, I came home and text GL in India. This was my text message:
“Today, I tried eyeliner and mascara. Went lunch, museum and then walk abt in the city. Came home and looked in the mirror - someone punched me. KL said I look like Panda. Mission Failed. Miss u.”