Who had the boys turning hand springs?
Crazy to love her claimed she
Who could so misunderstand things?
You're looking at me
Who was so sure of her conquest?
Sure as a human could be
Who wound up losing the contest?
You're looking at me
You're looking at me
Where is that girl?
Who was certain her charms couldn't fail
Where is that girl?
Believed every word of this ridiculous tale
Who was so childishly flattered?
Thought she'd swept him off his feet
Who woke to find her dreams shattered?
Might I repeat
Might I repeat for you
Needn't strain your eyes
To see what I want you to see
That's right
You're looking at me
Someone to hold me tight
That would be very nice
Someone to love me right
That would be very nice
Someone to understand
Each little dream in me
Someone to take my hand
And be a team with me
So nice, life would be so nice
If one day I'd find
Someone who would take my hand
And samba through life with me
Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me
Oh yeah, that would be so nice
I could see you and me, that would be nice
Thursday, January 31, 2008
I Don't Wanna Be
When men could have come clean and everything would be fine, they have to shoot themselves in the foot by doing all the wrong things. Don't try this at home. Especially if your spouse is smarter than you. Just over a span of 2-3 days, I've heard at least 4-5 complains of potentially itchy movements from men, both smart and stupid ones or both smart and stupid at the same time. Despite everything else, if you respect the very basic rule of basically respecting one another, you will not need to hide. Once you attempt to hide or lie, miraculously, such things will come back to bite you real hard. And I mean REAL HARD. Be frank and truthful, might just save your arse without you knowing it.
Coincidentally, I had an evil dream last night. I woke up finding myself soaked in perspiration and half dried tears. Have you ever wanted to cry in your dream but physically unable to do so and feeling upset and frustrated at the same time? But in actual fact, when you wake up, you find patches of tears on your pillow case.
Why can't life be simpler? Is this a joke played on me? Everything starting from my family to my job to the other aspects of my personal life, there's just so much complications. Why can't I get a 9-5 job, fixed income job, a reasonably loving husband, 2 average kids? Why is my life like a big roller coaster ride that doesn't seem to end? At least give me a damn break for me to take a breather. I don't even wanna think of anything now. I wanna clear my head so I have nothing to think about. Too painful to even try to think of nothing. I hate everything around me. I hate being me. I hate me.
Or do I?
Aren't we the exact cause/result of what we do or have done? Aren't we reaping the effects directly or indirectly from our own actions?
I need a shoulder. I don't wanna be strong anymore.
I don't need to be anything other
Than a prison guard's son
I don't need to be anything other
Than a specialist's son
I don't have to be anyone other
Than the birth of two souls in one
Part of where I'm going, is knowing where I'm coming from
I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do
Is think of me and I have peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms
Wondering what I've got to do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me
I'm surrounded by liars everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by imposters everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by identity crisis everywhere I turn
Am I the only one who noticed?
I can't be the only one who's learned!
Can I have everyone's attention please?
If you're not like this and that, you're gonna have to leave
I came from the mountain
The crust of creation
My whole situation-made from clay to stone
And now I'm telling everybody
I don't want to be
Coincidentally, I had an evil dream last night. I woke up finding myself soaked in perspiration and half dried tears. Have you ever wanted to cry in your dream but physically unable to do so and feeling upset and frustrated at the same time? But in actual fact, when you wake up, you find patches of tears on your pillow case.
Why can't life be simpler? Is this a joke played on me? Everything starting from my family to my job to the other aspects of my personal life, there's just so much complications. Why can't I get a 9-5 job, fixed income job, a reasonably loving husband, 2 average kids? Why is my life like a big roller coaster ride that doesn't seem to end? At least give me a damn break for me to take a breather. I don't even wanna think of anything now. I wanna clear my head so I have nothing to think about. Too painful to even try to think of nothing. I hate everything around me. I hate being me. I hate me.
Or do I?
Aren't we the exact cause/result of what we do or have done? Aren't we reaping the effects directly or indirectly from our own actions?
I need a shoulder. I don't wanna be strong anymore.
I don't need to be anything other
Than a prison guard's son
I don't need to be anything other
Than a specialist's son
I don't have to be anyone other
Than the birth of two souls in one
Part of where I'm going, is knowing where I'm coming from
I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do
Is think of me and I have peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms
Wondering what I've got to do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me
I'm surrounded by liars everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by imposters everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by identity crisis everywhere I turn
Am I the only one who noticed?
I can't be the only one who's learned!
Can I have everyone's attention please?
If you're not like this and that, you're gonna have to leave
I came from the mountain
The crust of creation
My whole situation-made from clay to stone
And now I'm telling everybody
I don't want to be
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Wild Wild World
Got this Vday suggestion in the mailbox today. Totally hilarious and started this bright day on a good note... I hope. The bunch of emails that followed were even funnier but basically, it's taking a piss at our director in Hong Kong who first sent this circular around.
More emails on how crazy some markets can be and how people react to temptations and directly affect us as recruiters. This world is INSANE! Lawyers are...
Taken from Sydney Morning Herald.
LOS ANGELES - A former Hollywood studio lawyer and his wife have been sentenced for abusive treatment of their Filipino maid in a case US prosecutors said "amounts to modern-day slavery".
James Jackson, the former vice-president of legal affairs at Sony Pictures, was ordered to perform 200 hours of community service and pay a $US5,000 ($A5,600) fine.
His wife Elizabeth was sentenced to three years in prison after her lawyers unsuccessfully pleaded for her to receive home detention.
"It seems she treated her dog much better than she treated her victim," US District Judge Dale Fisher said.
The couple's former maid, Nena Ruiz, watched the sentencing on closed-circuit television but did not address the court.
"These defendants subjected their victim to what amounts to modern-day slavery," Assistant US Attorney Wan Kim said.
Ruiz was awarded $US825,000 ($A930,000) in damages by a jury in 2004 after she sued the Jacksons.
She alleged the couple forced her to work 18-hour days at their Culver City condominium for several months from 2001 to 2002.
Ruiz claimed in her civil lawsuit that Elizabeth Jackson regularly slapped her and pulled her hair. She also said she was forced to sleep on a dog bed and was given three-day-old food to eat even as she was expected to clean and provide fresh fruit to the Jacksons' pets.
The Jacksons only paid her $US300 ($A340) for her work, and threatened to turn her over to immigration authorities if she left them, Ruiz claimed. She said she finally fled after she was hit in the mouth with a water bottle.
Elizabeth Jackson, who pleaded guilty last August to a charge of forced labour, told the judge she took full responsibility for her actions.
"In my life I have always tried and strived to do the right thing," she said. "I failed in this case."
James Jackson did not speak in court. He had pleaded guilty last year to a count of alien harbouring and acknowledged he kept Ruiz at the condominium even though he knew her work visa had expired.
Entirely outrageous.
More emails on how crazy some markets can be and how people react to temptations and directly affect us as recruiters. This world is INSANE! Lawyers are...
Taken from Sydney Morning Herald.
LOS ANGELES - A former Hollywood studio lawyer and his wife have been sentenced for abusive treatment of their Filipino maid in a case US prosecutors said "amounts to modern-day slavery".
James Jackson, the former vice-president of legal affairs at Sony Pictures, was ordered to perform 200 hours of community service and pay a $US5,000 ($A5,600) fine.
His wife Elizabeth was sentenced to three years in prison after her lawyers unsuccessfully pleaded for her to receive home detention.
"It seems she treated her dog much better than she treated her victim," US District Judge Dale Fisher said.
The couple's former maid, Nena Ruiz, watched the sentencing on closed-circuit television but did not address the court.
"These defendants subjected their victim to what amounts to modern-day slavery," Assistant US Attorney Wan Kim said.
Ruiz was awarded $US825,000 ($A930,000) in damages by a jury in 2004 after she sued the Jacksons.
She alleged the couple forced her to work 18-hour days at their Culver City condominium for several months from 2001 to 2002.
Ruiz claimed in her civil lawsuit that Elizabeth Jackson regularly slapped her and pulled her hair. She also said she was forced to sleep on a dog bed and was given three-day-old food to eat even as she was expected to clean and provide fresh fruit to the Jacksons' pets.
The Jacksons only paid her $US300 ($A340) for her work, and threatened to turn her over to immigration authorities if she left them, Ruiz claimed. She said she finally fled after she was hit in the mouth with a water bottle.
Elizabeth Jackson, who pleaded guilty last August to a charge of forced labour, told the judge she took full responsibility for her actions.
"In my life I have always tried and strived to do the right thing," she said. "I failed in this case."
James Jackson did not speak in court. He had pleaded guilty last year to a count of alien harbouring and acknowledged he kept Ruiz at the condominium even though he knew her work visa had expired.
Entirely outrageous.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Life's Calculations
The very reason why I took law was because numbers were my nemesis. My C Maths tutor gave up on me, F Math are for crazy people. The very best part of it, I'm doing a vaguely legally related job which is totally commission based and yes although we have a base salary, we basically pay it with our own earnings.
My latest discovery, I'm not a good accountant neither am I a good commercial lawyer. Failing to read in between lines enough, I ended up with more disappointment. Just like other things in my life, everything is but an illusion. When you think it's infallible, it proves you wrong. When you think it's the mid afternoon warm sunshine, it turns out to be just the mirror's reflection. Just when you think or convince yourself that all is not lost, life hits you hard from every possible angle.
With the numbers all cleared out of the way, the very next step is to clear up this grossly clogged up puny brains of mine. As long as the numbers are all explained clearly, even if I know I'm getting alot lesser than expected, everything is so much clearer and I can actually put on a smile for the world to see. Unfortunately, some things in life aren't just this easy to deal with. It's time to pluck up enough courage get life sorted and move accordingly.
Just for laughs... If you need one as much as I do.
My latest discovery, I'm not a good accountant neither am I a good commercial lawyer. Failing to read in between lines enough, I ended up with more disappointment. Just like other things in my life, everything is but an illusion. When you think it's infallible, it proves you wrong. When you think it's the mid afternoon warm sunshine, it turns out to be just the mirror's reflection. Just when you think or convince yourself that all is not lost, life hits you hard from every possible angle.
With the numbers all cleared out of the way, the very next step is to clear up this grossly clogged up puny brains of mine. As long as the numbers are all explained clearly, even if I know I'm getting alot lesser than expected, everything is so much clearer and I can actually put on a smile for the world to see. Unfortunately, some things in life aren't just this easy to deal with. It's time to pluck up enough courage get life sorted and move accordingly.
Just for laughs... If you need one as much as I do.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Silent Departure
When asked, do you have plans? Frankly, there are no plans to speak of. I'm like a little rat in a new cage, figuring my way around the nooks and crannies but no matter how I run and hunt, I'm just sunken in the frenzy and totally fail to see how sad the rat is from the outside. As much as I'd want to believe that I'm happy in this cage, all by myself for now, this is not true. Substitution is not a good solution.
When the voice screams in silence...
Deadlines are things we create for ourselves so that we don't delve in an eternal circle. Just because it is not conveyed in time doesn't mean it doesn't exist. If only the guidelines of deadlines were laid out earlier or when there's sufficient courage to bring it out to light..
When one begin to lose orientation to detect lies...
漆黑的夜一个人
有谁能为我解开心中的闷
如果一切只靠缘分
你的沉默就像无情的敌人
爱疯了你玉石俱焚
却又无法禁止思念闯寂寞的门
只能假装不听不闻
眼看爱的伤兵在心中得逞
关上最后一盏灯
让回忆侵蚀是与非的纷争
得不到你真心的疼
我只是你心中神似的灵魂
爱疯了你狂乱沉沦
放逐自己任凭回忆背负著伤痕
空气总是悬著疑问
是真是假如何区分
思念在我心里狂奔
泪水陷入爱不爱的迷阵
闪躲的眼神不再等你承认
切割我的灵魂怎么可能
其实我是他的替身
怎能爱我爱的如此蛮横
风乾的泪痕延续著你的吻
只怕陷得越深却越冷谁为我心疼
Knowing when to leave is a blessing and I know I will be blessed.
At the very moments when polarised emotions can be felt by different people, that is when one knows if one is blessed to stay or go.
When the voice screams in silence...
Deadlines are things we create for ourselves so that we don't delve in an eternal circle. Just because it is not conveyed in time doesn't mean it doesn't exist. If only the guidelines of deadlines were laid out earlier or when there's sufficient courage to bring it out to light..
When one begin to lose orientation to detect lies...
漆黑的夜一个人
有谁能为我解开心中的闷
如果一切只靠缘分
你的沉默就像无情的敌人
爱疯了你玉石俱焚
却又无法禁止思念闯寂寞的门
只能假装不听不闻
眼看爱的伤兵在心中得逞
关上最后一盏灯
让回忆侵蚀是与非的纷争
得不到你真心的疼
我只是你心中神似的灵魂
爱疯了你狂乱沉沦
放逐自己任凭回忆背负著伤痕
空气总是悬著疑问
是真是假如何区分
思念在我心里狂奔
泪水陷入爱不爱的迷阵
闪躲的眼神不再等你承认
切割我的灵魂怎么可能
其实我是他的替身
怎能爱我爱的如此蛮横
风乾的泪痕延续著你的吻
只怕陷得越深却越冷谁为我心疼
Knowing when to leave is a blessing and I know I will be blessed.
At the very moments when polarised emotions can be felt by different people, that is when one knows if one is blessed to stay or go.
As Screwed As Can Be
Came in this morning and got pleasantly shocked by the announcement of "Adelady's" engagement. Like every other known engagement, she had to retell the story a g'zillion times every time someone walks into the room. For the entire morning, we've been chatting on how an engagement/marriage is liken to a joint venture and the whole ring buying process a whole big plan to avoid paying tax in the city with tax that will leave you worse off. I bet there's some tax lawyer out there helping these people plan where and when is the best place and time to buy their engagement ring. Appears ridiculous to me but it is indeed happening.
The meetup yesterday did not quite help my decision on which car I should be getting but upon getting my pathetic pay slip regardless of what I was expecting to get and how conservative I was, anything that could screw up, went up in flames. For once, I felt like just walking out and never turn back.
My hands are freezing from confused anger hence I reckon I should not type any further because it will all come back and bite me... I rest my case!
The meetup yesterday did not quite help my decision on which car I should be getting but upon getting my pathetic pay slip regardless of what I was expecting to get and how conservative I was, anything that could screw up, went up in flames. For once, I felt like just walking out and never turn back.
My hands are freezing from confused anger hence I reckon I should not type any further because it will all come back and bite me... I rest my case!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Dream A Little Dream
Chemistry of serendipity often leaves us wondering with a lingering smile. The absolute trust is priceless and it's not just the receiving but also the ability to give. When you can give without expecting a corresponding value in this two way street, it's just simply reassuring for the exhausted soul. Contentment is a gift I deeply treasure with every scented breath in life. Every next day we can enjoy is a blessing we mustn't deny. Through those eyes, what can you see?
Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
Birds singin' in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me.
Say "nighty night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me.
Stars fading
But I linger on, Dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger til dawn, Dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams til sun beams find you
Sweet dreams that leave our worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me.
Stars fading
But I linger on, Dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger til dawn, Dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams til sun beams find you
Sweet dreams that leave our worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
Birds singin' in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me.
Say "nighty night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me.
Stars fading
But I linger on, Dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger til dawn, Dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams til sun beams find you
Sweet dreams that leave our worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me.
Stars fading
But I linger on, Dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger til dawn, Dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams til sun beams find you
Sweet dreams that leave our worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Friday, January 25, 2008
Whistling Steam
It is entirely possible for nothing to happen to feel totally happy.
It's just a pity when the kettle is whistling soon and totally unable to enjoy the pure joy of just watching what you love.
Sincerity is hazy...
Confrontation is feared and avoided.
Lies will not be tolerated, at all. Not black nor white or red.
Tired...
Deadline is near but not dead, could be, hopefully not.
Send someone to love me
I need to rest in arms
Keep me safe from harm
In pouring rain
Give me endless summer
Lord I fear the cold
Feel I'm getting old
Before my time
As my soul heals the shame
I will grow through this pain
Lord I'm doing all I can
To be a better man
Go easy on my conscience
cause its not my fault
I know Ive been taught
To take the blame
Rest assured my angels
Will catch my tears
Walk me out of here
I'm in pain
As my soul heals the shame
I will grow through this pain
Lord I'm doing all I can
To be a better man
Once youve found that lover
Youre homeward bound
Love is all around
Love is all around
I know some have fallen
On stony ground
But love is all around
Send someone to love me
I need to rest in arms
Keep me safe from harm
In pouring rain
Give me endless summer
Lord I fear the cold
Feel I'm getting old
Before my time
As my soul heals the shame
I will grow through this pain
Lord I'm doin all I can
To be a better man
It's just a pity when the kettle is whistling soon and totally unable to enjoy the pure joy of just watching what you love.
Sincerity is hazy...
Confrontation is feared and avoided.
Lies will not be tolerated, at all. Not black nor white or red.
Tired...
Deadline is near but not dead, could be, hopefully not.
Send someone to love me
I need to rest in arms
Keep me safe from harm
In pouring rain
Give me endless summer
Lord I fear the cold
Feel I'm getting old
Before my time
As my soul heals the shame
I will grow through this pain
Lord I'm doing all I can
To be a better man
Go easy on my conscience
cause its not my fault
I know Ive been taught
To take the blame
Rest assured my angels
Will catch my tears
Walk me out of here
I'm in pain
As my soul heals the shame
I will grow through this pain
Lord I'm doing all I can
To be a better man
Once youve found that lover
Youre homeward bound
Love is all around
Love is all around
I know some have fallen
On stony ground
But love is all around
Send someone to love me
I need to rest in arms
Keep me safe from harm
In pouring rain
Give me endless summer
Lord I fear the cold
Feel I'm getting old
Before my time
As my soul heals the shame
I will grow through this pain
Lord I'm doin all I can
To be a better man
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Bundchen Fools
You can now get Gisele Bundchen's new line of flip flops from Tangs. Check out G2B Ipanema Gisele Bundchen or JFGI (*wink Fatshark Guru). They are pretty neat and I do intend to get a pair for myself, besides, it's not too expensive. The shoes have for a cause and apparently, it is to protect the water of Xingu River. But check this out, the sandals are made of plastic and PVC. When I was in NYC with Dodo, he asked me if fur was bad. Well, being the animal lover, I said yes because I have seen absolutely cruel videos on how the animals are killed for their fur and being the owner of some chinchillas, I think it's just "zek ark" to kill these little cuties. But Dodo in NYC's theory is that PVC stays on longer to pollute the world which is essentially very very true. So is PVC or fur worse?
Things at work hasn't been the most fantastic although I must say, I can't complain. Had an excellent fourth quarter in 2007 but am finding it so hard to put myself back on track running at the same speed I did then. Nevertheless, I will fight on for visions and dreams that I will not let go. I have never liked micro-management and I know as much as he can, Comedy Boss takes a relatively laissez-faire attitude when it comes to managing us which is perfect for me because I love to do things on my own time and as long as I'm doing my job, I don't expect complaints. However, that is not the reaction I get from other colleagues and really, people do bite the hand that feeds them. Right now, I'm just lackadaisical when it comes to office politics and yes, it's pure politics. *roar "yeah say whatever you want..."
I'm broke... Can Monday get here faster?
Things at work hasn't been the most fantastic although I must say, I can't complain. Had an excellent fourth quarter in 2007 but am finding it so hard to put myself back on track running at the same speed I did then. Nevertheless, I will fight on for visions and dreams that I will not let go. I have never liked micro-management and I know as much as he can, Comedy Boss takes a relatively laissez-faire attitude when it comes to managing us which is perfect for me because I love to do things on my own time and as long as I'm doing my job, I don't expect complaints. However, that is not the reaction I get from other colleagues and really, people do bite the hand that feeds them. Right now, I'm just lackadaisical when it comes to office politics and yes, it's pure politics. *roar "yeah say whatever you want..."
I'm broke... Can Monday get here faster?
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Oddly Spaced Out
The only thing I've been hearing the entire morning is Heath Ledger's death. He's about my age and left a 2 year old daughter. Cause of death likely to be drug overdose and it was claimed to be sleeping pills. According to Elitist, he used to date Heath Ledger's third cousin. Weirdly, I think I do believe him.
Met my Chinese teacher from secondary school yesterday evening on the train as I was heading home. I would usually ignore people who are vaguely familiar but she was different. I remembered after my first O'level Chinese paper, I did an average B3 so she encouraged me to take it again at the end of the year because she believed I could easily get an A. I felt that for once, someone saw some potential in me. I was really grateful although I didn't do any better the second time round because I was too focused on the other papers. I filled her in on whoever is married and practically all of them and "Balloon Sculptor" would be getting married soon as well. Then I cold see her hesitate so I told her if she's wondering if I'm married, I'm not. She laughed and said I'm still as candid as before and subsequently invited me to her place during Chinese New Year. The invitation is open to all my ex-schoolmates in secondary school so please guys, help me a little here with the organisation. It's on the 3rd day of CNY and it's at Simei. Anytime between 11.30am to 5pm would be good. Let's have some fun like we used to.
This week's been pretty pack. I guess subconsciously I'm trying to pack it up to occupying some time but I never used to have to do that. I was always happy to just go home and space out. Life is just so odd.
Met my Chinese teacher from secondary school yesterday evening on the train as I was heading home. I would usually ignore people who are vaguely familiar but she was different. I remembered after my first O'level Chinese paper, I did an average B3 so she encouraged me to take it again at the end of the year because she believed I could easily get an A. I felt that for once, someone saw some potential in me. I was really grateful although I didn't do any better the second time round because I was too focused on the other papers. I filled her in on whoever is married and practically all of them and "Balloon Sculptor" would be getting married soon as well. Then I cold see her hesitate so I told her if she's wondering if I'm married, I'm not. She laughed and said I'm still as candid as before and subsequently invited me to her place during Chinese New Year. The invitation is open to all my ex-schoolmates in secondary school so please guys, help me a little here with the organisation. It's on the 3rd day of CNY and it's at Simei. Anytime between 11.30am to 5pm would be good. Let's have some fun like we used to.
This week's been pretty pack. I guess subconsciously I'm trying to pack it up to occupying some time but I never used to have to do that. I was always happy to just go home and space out. Life is just so odd.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
When You Say Nothing At All
It's funny how some people can say a word or not even say anything at all but we know right away what's coming on next or what exactly to expect. I must admit that it's an excellent feeling when you receive a text message at exactly the same moment you sent out one and before the replies come through, you could guess what the next message was gonna be. And an even more amazing feeling is when someone knows what you're saying and provides the perfect mental challenge that you were awaiting. The fun escalates when the replies come back even wittier than you would ever have imagined. It's the sort of joy that's beyond words. At times, the details of the conversation takes second seat but on another, the exact conversation would be brought up to another level whereby it's being carefully dissected with care.
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I can never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near
You drown out the crowd
Try as they may, they can never defy
What's been said between your heart and mine
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I can never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near
You drown out the crowd
Try as they may, they can never defy
What's been said between your heart and mine
Monday, January 21, 2008
I Wish...
Utterly disastrous morning following a roller coaster weekend. Life is still good or rather, I've seen more rainbows in such a short span of time than I ever did in my life.
Still a little unsettling, my emotions went on a ride. I was slowly walking away and a strong pair of arms held me back. Although reassuring, questions sprouts. Trust is not in jeopardy, confidence is. I wish I have the time to turn the pages and read what I need and want to, then start to pen it down. Bewildered, I chose to keep silent. I wish, I can only wish, that you will never loosen this big fat bear hug and tell me, everything is going to be just fine.
I may not be absolutely what I portrayed to be, as independent and indifferent to some things but I chose to let go knowing that some day, the way home will be clear. In no position to ask for more, I can only wish. From the looks of things, no expectation is definitely better than great expectations.
Just when I thought that I don't want to be bothered anymore and take things as it comes, your smell stirs up the palette yet again. Reassuring yet unsettling. Right now, I just hope the truckload of trust and faith is all I'll ever need to bring me over to the other side of the bridge.
The disrupted SMRT service this morning between Pasir Ris and Tanah Merah was disastrous. I couldn't get any cab so ended up in the free shuttle which took me half way round an eastside tour before getting to Tanah Merah. A pleasant surprise followed to start my week on the right footing. If only we get sunshine everyday...
Still a little unsettling, my emotions went on a ride. I was slowly walking away and a strong pair of arms held me back. Although reassuring, questions sprouts. Trust is not in jeopardy, confidence is. I wish I have the time to turn the pages and read what I need and want to, then start to pen it down. Bewildered, I chose to keep silent. I wish, I can only wish, that you will never loosen this big fat bear hug and tell me, everything is going to be just fine.
I may not be absolutely what I portrayed to be, as independent and indifferent to some things but I chose to let go knowing that some day, the way home will be clear. In no position to ask for more, I can only wish. From the looks of things, no expectation is definitely better than great expectations.
Just when I thought that I don't want to be bothered anymore and take things as it comes, your smell stirs up the palette yet again. Reassuring yet unsettling. Right now, I just hope the truckload of trust and faith is all I'll ever need to bring me over to the other side of the bridge.
The disrupted SMRT service this morning between Pasir Ris and Tanah Merah was disastrous. I couldn't get any cab so ended up in the free shuttle which took me half way round an eastside tour before getting to Tanah Merah. A pleasant surprise followed to start my week on the right footing. If only we get sunshine everyday...
Sunday, January 20, 2008
紧紧的依靠爱情的美好
A few big jumps today but a couple of things to remind myself and to practice in my mind before I ride next week.
- Abandon all fear
- Forget about choppy waters
- Handle should be kept low
- Hips to handle
- Handle still after jumps
- Edge out slowly
- Let the hips to guide the direction of the board and not the other way around
- Don't jerk whenever I cross the wake or when I edge out
- Stand tall and release built up tension vertically
- Dig in heels when building rope tension
Stagnation reflects comfort zone and to improve, I have got to move out of this comfort zone and not feel the fear. More air!
"Power Ranger Daddy" thought I was weird cuz I wasn't smiling and maybe I should just enjoy riding the waves and not think so much about the nitty gritties of the ride.
I've never seen 康康 as a singer more than the comedian he is. But this song with 林宥嘉 is just so impressive. Pasted the lyrics for easy access and it says alot. So do enjoy your Sunday!
你眼睛会笑弯成一道桥
终点却是我永远 到不了
感觉你来到是风的呼啸
思念像苦药竟如此难熬
每分每秒
我找不到我到不了
你所谓的将来的美好
我什么都不要
知不知道若你懂我这一秒
我想看到我在寻找
那所谓的爱情的美好
我紧紧的依靠
紧谨守牢不敢漏掉
一丝一毫愿你看到
愿你看到
Announcement to the relevant parties:
Barrister-in-making is back in Singapore and we should organise a dinner to get together soon. Our Oscar In-house Counsel, please report in.
- Abandon all fear
- Forget about choppy waters
- Handle should be kept low
- Hips to handle
- Handle still after jumps
- Edge out slowly
- Let the hips to guide the direction of the board and not the other way around
- Don't jerk whenever I cross the wake or when I edge out
- Stand tall and release built up tension vertically
- Dig in heels when building rope tension
Stagnation reflects comfort zone and to improve, I have got to move out of this comfort zone and not feel the fear. More air!
"Power Ranger Daddy" thought I was weird cuz I wasn't smiling and maybe I should just enjoy riding the waves and not think so much about the nitty gritties of the ride.
I've never seen 康康 as a singer more than the comedian he is. But this song with 林宥嘉 is just so impressive. Pasted the lyrics for easy access and it says alot. So do enjoy your Sunday!
你眼睛会笑弯成一道桥
终点却是我永远 到不了
感觉你来到是风的呼啸
思念像苦药竟如此难熬
每分每秒
我找不到我到不了
你所谓的将来的美好
我什么都不要
知不知道若你懂我这一秒
我想看到我在寻找
那所谓的爱情的美好
我紧紧的依靠
紧谨守牢不敢漏掉
一丝一毫愿你看到
愿你看到
Announcement to the relevant parties:
Barrister-in-making is back in Singapore and we should organise a dinner to get together soon. Our Oscar In-house Counsel, please report in.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Zoning Potato
All dressed up to go back to the office. To me, weekends are sacred and I will avoid donating my weekends to work as much as I can. Considering that I'm comm based, this is a costly belief but I stood by it because I still want to retain my life/lifestyle. Subconsciously, I consciously turned on the telly and according to the guide, Hustle will be on BBC Entertainment at 4.20pm. I thought, well, I'd love to watch this if I haven't seen this episode yet but maybe I shouldn't rot at home but continue my plans to head to the office. Then I saw Juge John Deed up at 7pm followed by Lead Balloon, The Office, Extras, The Graham Norton Show and Hotel Babylon. I knew very well that I'm gonna stay put and be a couch potato. The only thing lacking is chips... *7-Eleven hollers
Back with a bagful of chompers... Watching an episode of Hustle I've seen. Bugger! Mickey is such an amazing grifter and he's so cute...
Staring at the rainbow in Taiwan via the news channel reminds me that life still goes on and it's a blessing if we can see the rainbow even if it is short lived. If we can wake up everyday and see the rainbow, life would be so amazing.
Let's walk to Ikea...
Yeah Como finished his reservist!!!
Back with a bagful of chompers... Watching an episode of Hustle I've seen. Bugger! Mickey is such an amazing grifter and he's so cute...
Staring at the rainbow in Taiwan via the news channel reminds me that life still goes on and it's a blessing if we can see the rainbow even if it is short lived. If we can wake up everyday and see the rainbow, life would be so amazing.
Let's walk to Ikea...
Yeah Como finished his reservist!!!
Honey Gives You Toothache.
Manuka is home.
Manuka is fine.
Manuka thinks everything will be fine.
Manuka turns on the telly.
Manuka stares at Graham Norton.
Manuka is not laughing.
Manuka pouts.
Manuka is down.
Manuka is out.
Manuka hides.
Manuka walks into the cave.
Manuka screams.
Manuka shouts.
Manuka is despaired.
Manuka breathes.
Manuka sighs.
Manuka has cold fingers.
Manuka has warm eyes.
Manuka has dry lips.
Manuka has wet cheeks.
Manuka walked.
Manuka ran.
Manuka escaped.
Manuka fell.
Manuka stares.
Manuka wonders.
Manuka seeks.
Manuka is disappointed.
Manuka wants stars.
Manuka wants sparkles.
Manuka wants nothing.
Manuka can't smile.
Manuka opens her palm.
Manuka closes her palm.
Manuka feels the sweaty palms.
Manuka feels air.
Manuka feels the slip.
Manuka knows it's away.
Manuka fights.
Manuka is silent.
Manuka is hopeful.
Manuka is dreadful.
Manuka is tired.
Manuka wants alcohol.
Manuka wants crowd.
Manuka wants company.
Manuka is lonely.
Manuka waves a flag.
Manuka knows it's white.
Manuka can't wait.
Manuka retreats.
Manuka walks away.
Manuka looks back.
Manuka questions.
Manuka roars.
Manuka flares.
Manuka settles.
Manuka sniffs.
Manuka cries.
Manuka has clammed up.
Manuka is fine.
Manuka thinks everything will be fine.
Manuka turns on the telly.
Manuka stares at Graham Norton.
Manuka is not laughing.
Manuka pouts.
Manuka is down.
Manuka is out.
Manuka hides.
Manuka walks into the cave.
Manuka screams.
Manuka shouts.
Manuka is despaired.
Manuka breathes.
Manuka sighs.
Manuka has cold fingers.
Manuka has warm eyes.
Manuka has dry lips.
Manuka has wet cheeks.
Manuka walked.
Manuka ran.
Manuka escaped.
Manuka fell.
Manuka stares.
Manuka wonders.
Manuka seeks.
Manuka is disappointed.
Manuka wants stars.
Manuka wants sparkles.
Manuka wants nothing.
Manuka can't smile.
Manuka opens her palm.
Manuka closes her palm.
Manuka feels the sweaty palms.
Manuka feels air.
Manuka feels the slip.
Manuka knows it's away.
Manuka fights.
Manuka is silent.
Manuka is hopeful.
Manuka is dreadful.
Manuka is tired.
Manuka wants alcohol.
Manuka wants crowd.
Manuka wants company.
Manuka is lonely.
Manuka waves a flag.
Manuka knows it's white.
Manuka can't wait.
Manuka retreats.
Manuka walks away.
Manuka looks back.
Manuka questions.
Manuka roars.
Manuka flares.
Manuka settles.
Manuka sniffs.
Manuka cries.
Manuka has clammed up.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Inflation
It's only 10am and I feel that I have done so much and have felt experienced all stupid emotions since I woke up at 7.30am.
Went to sleep last night with an text message I regretted sending, feeling full but empty. Woke up to a sweet invite for dinner tonight but still in a dilemma whether I should go. After much contemplation, I went ahead with plans because at least they were plans and not like clothes left hung to dry. Meeting someone you haven't met in excess of 10 years and the last time you met, you were a kid running around in Sunday School, is kinda weird. Come to think of it - He wasn't even in SSS then cuz he was much older and was in Youth Ministry!! How time has passed...
When friends were discussing some nights ago on the increase in cost of living in Singapore. I guess I knew and expected that but it wouldn't affect me that much since that few dollars is not going to take the flesh off me. I was only away for 3 weeks and now, everything is different. Taxi meters skip by 20 cents block instead of 10 and they flip as your heart beats. I topped up my Ezylink card just last night and as far as I'm aware, I think by tomorrow, I would need to top it up again. Bought a sandwich this morning and it was almost 40% more than the last time I bought it. It is true that the few dollars is not going to kill me but seriously, how many people out there can take the inflation especially when the salary level stays the same? Time to plan for old age...
I'm so used to guys being gentlemanly in my office building that when I stepped into the elevator with some guy trying to rush into it before me, I knew he was just a visitor. Totally peeved, I showed the unhappiness all over my face. Imagine - Eyes open big big, stares, deep breath, blinked hard, look away and let out a big sigh.
I'm NOT complaining... I'm just mentally exhausted and I'm rambling on...
Went to sleep last night with an text message I regretted sending, feeling full but empty. Woke up to a sweet invite for dinner tonight but still in a dilemma whether I should go. After much contemplation, I went ahead with plans because at least they were plans and not like clothes left hung to dry. Meeting someone you haven't met in excess of 10 years and the last time you met, you were a kid running around in Sunday School, is kinda weird. Come to think of it - He wasn't even in SSS then cuz he was much older and was in Youth Ministry!! How time has passed...
When friends were discussing some nights ago on the increase in cost of living in Singapore. I guess I knew and expected that but it wouldn't affect me that much since that few dollars is not going to take the flesh off me. I was only away for 3 weeks and now, everything is different. Taxi meters skip by 20 cents block instead of 10 and they flip as your heart beats. I topped up my Ezylink card just last night and as far as I'm aware, I think by tomorrow, I would need to top it up again. Bought a sandwich this morning and it was almost 40% more than the last time I bought it. It is true that the few dollars is not going to kill me but seriously, how many people out there can take the inflation especially when the salary level stays the same? Time to plan for old age...
I'm so used to guys being gentlemanly in my office building that when I stepped into the elevator with some guy trying to rush into it before me, I knew he was just a visitor. Totally peeved, I showed the unhappiness all over my face. Imagine - Eyes open big big, stares, deep breath, blinked hard, look away and let out a big sigh.
I'm NOT complaining... I'm just mentally exhausted and I'm rambling on...
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Too Little Too Much
Some things are said too much. They lose their meaning. In order to give some things their meaning, we avoid saying them at all. There are somethings you see friends put on their personal messages on MSN that makes you shiver as though you're suffering from some spasm but you can also almost feel the happiness surrounding that person. As much as I'm very explosive and expressive as a person, I still don't feel comfortable staging such announcements.
Ok brains are fried today so shan't write anymore. When I have the mood, I might continue, otherwise, I'll leave it to your imagination. How convenient.
Ok brains are fried today so shan't write anymore. When I have the mood, I might continue, otherwise, I'll leave it to your imagination. How convenient.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Fireplace
Life is a huge irony by itself. We know that we'll die one day yet we wanna live each and every one of it. There are times when we hope the end will come sooner and during the others, we'd just pray that it'll never come. No matter where the finishing line is, the process is undeniably the most important. Whether you're the slow warm fire giving warmth and light behind the fireplace or you're the quick, bright but short-lived fireworks during New Year's Day, we all only live life once. To many, I'm like fireworks bursting loads of life in short span of times and then die off but I see myself as more of the long warm fire searching for the right fireplace to house myself. There are occasional sparks when a new part of the wood starts to burn but this fire will stay warm for a long time.
The fireplace feels right but whether it can take the heat from the fire waits to be seen. Some adjustments need to be made regarding the amount of logs to create a nice fire and the amount of oxygen needed but as long as the fireplace can accommodate the fire, these things will smoothen itself out.
This may not seem like I'm waxing lyrical or to be as enthusiastic as I am about my job. It's one of those things that just before you fall asleep, you take that long deep breathe and smile to yourself, knowing life is simply wonderful. There's no need to go on and on because it would get tiring after 2 mins. It's savouring the bits of it that makes it interesting. Must say - Very intriguing. Gives the extra significance to "where have you been all my life?" than pure humour. The implication is so complicated yet straightforward. It's plain austere warmth incapable of further elaboration. You don't need a reason to keep the fire burning. It's natural.
Sounds like a good time for a tight snuggle and neck rub.
The fireplace feels right but whether it can take the heat from the fire waits to be seen. Some adjustments need to be made regarding the amount of logs to create a nice fire and the amount of oxygen needed but as long as the fireplace can accommodate the fire, these things will smoothen itself out.
This may not seem like I'm waxing lyrical or to be as enthusiastic as I am about my job. It's one of those things that just before you fall asleep, you take that long deep breathe and smile to yourself, knowing life is simply wonderful. There's no need to go on and on because it would get tiring after 2 mins. It's savouring the bits of it that makes it interesting. Must say - Very intriguing. Gives the extra significance to "where have you been all my life?" than pure humour. The implication is so complicated yet straightforward. It's plain austere warmth incapable of further elaboration. You don't need a reason to keep the fire burning. It's natural.
Sounds like a good time for a tight snuggle and neck rub.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Lean On Me
Things are finally normal again. This is the first time in months that we have full attendance in the office and the first time in month since I had a heart to heart chat with Meiren Biaojie.
Stress is just part and parcel of life. The signs on the skin can be fixed and we shall go skincare shopping next month. I will also get my Mom to fix up an appointment with the dermatologist so that we can get the peels done. But the other things in life are not that easy to solve. The birds will grow up and fly. They are already flying and you can see and feel it. They will eventually take longer migratory flights and you will need to find a hand to hold and someone who will watch the sunset with you while the birds create their nest and complete their annual migratory pattern. As much as I can, I will be a shoulder you can lean on but I am not the hand you will hold on to as well. My hands will one day be full because I will have hands to hold me and hands I need to hold. Like we said, if I followed your footsteps, I would be holding the hands of a 5 year old and a 1 year old now. Loneliness is just part of the package even if you have that someone to walk down towards the horizon with. It's God's way of giving you your "Me" time. I know it's easier said...
Before I left for New York, I had shows I wanted to watch and things I needed to get. The rain yesterday stopped me from doing all that yesterday but maybe I was plain grouchy and the loneliness was very much self-inflicted. Although I want Meiren Biaojie to have great expectations, I can feel myself clamming up to the starting point of no expectations then there will be no disappointment. But simply because we are human beings with emotions, it will never be possible if we have no expectations because that in itself, is an expectation. Is disappointment inevitable or can it all boil down to the root of perception? Can I, will I and shall I change the angle of light?
Weekends are evil times... Makes people think too much.
Stress is just part and parcel of life. The signs on the skin can be fixed and we shall go skincare shopping next month. I will also get my Mom to fix up an appointment with the dermatologist so that we can get the peels done. But the other things in life are not that easy to solve. The birds will grow up and fly. They are already flying and you can see and feel it. They will eventually take longer migratory flights and you will need to find a hand to hold and someone who will watch the sunset with you while the birds create their nest and complete their annual migratory pattern. As much as I can, I will be a shoulder you can lean on but I am not the hand you will hold on to as well. My hands will one day be full because I will have hands to hold me and hands I need to hold. Like we said, if I followed your footsteps, I would be holding the hands of a 5 year old and a 1 year old now. Loneliness is just part of the package even if you have that someone to walk down towards the horizon with. It's God's way of giving you your "Me" time. I know it's easier said...
Before I left for New York, I had shows I wanted to watch and things I needed to get. The rain yesterday stopped me from doing all that yesterday but maybe I was plain grouchy and the loneliness was very much self-inflicted. Although I want Meiren Biaojie to have great expectations, I can feel myself clamming up to the starting point of no expectations then there will be no disappointment. But simply because we are human beings with emotions, it will never be possible if we have no expectations because that in itself, is an expectation. Is disappointment inevitable or can it all boil down to the root of perception? Can I, will I and shall I change the angle of light?
Weekends are evil times... Makes people think too much.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Wakeboard Rookie Session
Wakeboard 13 Jan 08
Weekends are really weird for me. I'm unbelievably cranky and lonely. The rain is pretty obviously not helping at all. I can't go to Sim Lim as planned and can't catch the movies I planned to before I left for NYC. Saturday was fine as I took the entire day to nurse a minor hangover and went to Kulai for dinner. Needless to say, it was fun but the day couldn't have ended in a better way. Addiction is not always bad and when I'm the drug, it inevitably send smiles across the face.
Totally sleep deficient, Sunday morning was donated to my passion and love for wakeboarding. It would have been better been it a snuggly morning and then a hae mee brunch. But I'm not complaining. The jumps were slightly bigger, though not huge. Riding with Jett & TTL Scholar forced me to learn alot more. They have been riding way longer than myself so to achieve where they are, I will have to put in more water time and soon, I'll be on my way to two wake jumps. Soon. If you have seen the video, my legs weren't straightened up when I approach the wake and wasn't riding up the wake as my instructor was desperately trying to get me to in the background.
Got home but decided to force myself to stay away from the bed demon or I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight. Was supposed to dine with Mom and Dad. The downpour isn't helping me make any decisions as to where and what time to makan. I don't even wanna leave the house. I don't wanna be so grouchy but I can't freaking help it. It's not PMS... Or maybe it is. The lightnings and thunders are scaring me. The whistling of the wing through the tiny space between the window panels freaking the goosebumps out of me. I don't think I'm good to go out for dinner.
Facebook is weirdly, a good vehicle to keep up with friends. Not just for you to kill zombies, Rodders! I actually saw that my childhood buddy, Bird's profile before I left the office so accurately introduced his "girlfriend" as his fiancee. In my drunken stupor while trying my best to throw up all the last bits of dinner, I vaguely remember telling his fiancee who was kindly helping me with my throwing up that how wonderful Bird is and that he may not be cute or good looking but he's so down to earth and he's absolutely sweet. I meant every single word I say although I was so trashed. Congratulations Buddy. She seems right and most importantly, she's a law student! Haha...
On a more serious note, I'm more worried for Balloon Sculptor. I kept drilling him if he's sure but he knows better and I'm not any less happier for him. You deserve nothing less.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
I Do And I Will
Don't ask me who was at the party because I could although vaguely remember but definitely not clearly recall the exact numbers. I can only be eternally grateful that I'm not hungover this morning. Now I'm wondering how people actually toast to every table on their wedding night because after the 4th person, I was headed for heaven.
Thank you for all of those who came and Milk for settling the location.
One of the best days of my life. All the love and friends and the herald of great news. I may not seem like I understand or care about some things but if I feel I could and would entirely change my life in the next 48 hours, I have already put it all on the table for further scrutiny.
My life couldn't have been better and I can't tell you how blessed I am.
Thank you for all of those who came and Milk for settling the location.
One of the best days of my life. All the love and friends and the herald of great news. I may not seem like I understand or care about some things but if I feel I could and would entirely change my life in the next 48 hours, I have already put it all on the table for further scrutiny.
My life couldn't have been better and I can't tell you how blessed I am.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Everything IS Fine. Happy Birthday to Me.
I can't explain how blessed I feel right now. For a large part of my life, I felt that God has forsaken me. Whenever I needed that one more step get there, I never fail but trip and fall. Learning to take on a different point of view, life seem to go smoother. Over the years, I have learnt to let go of what I wasn't happy in, letting go of a life that could have been materially satisfying, letting go of people who would make sure I not only survive and by doing do, I have let go of unhappiness. Things started to fall into place. Friends who appreciated my straight-forwardness and took me for who I am started to appear in my life. Maybe I haven't been looking hard enough previously.
Over the past year, my job took a miraculous turn and gave me an opportunity to see the world from a different light. I stopped having expectations from my loved ones and in turn, I could feel and almost hear the overflowing splashes in the love they have been showering on me. Everything in life happens for a purpose. All the tumbling and falling have made me a different but definitely much stronger person. Now I could take on the world. It's just a matter of perspective. Everything else, is a bonus.
There weren't changes... Or so I thought. Even if they were, I knew they were for the better so I put my hands out for someone to hold them and tell me, "everything is gonna be just fine."
Everything IS fine.
I can't begin to say how lucky I am but life is good, it really is. It's how you look at it... It's perspective. It helps when hugs are tight and when the time is right.
Over the past year, my job took a miraculous turn and gave me an opportunity to see the world from a different light. I stopped having expectations from my loved ones and in turn, I could feel and almost hear the overflowing splashes in the love they have been showering on me. Everything in life happens for a purpose. All the tumbling and falling have made me a different but definitely much stronger person. Now I could take on the world. It's just a matter of perspective. Everything else, is a bonus.
There weren't changes... Or so I thought. Even if they were, I knew they were for the better so I put my hands out for someone to hold them and tell me, "everything is gonna be just fine."
Everything IS fine.
I can't begin to say how lucky I am but life is good, it really is. It's how you look at it... It's perspective. It helps when hugs are tight and when the time is right.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
9pm @ Thumper
After changing the venue for nth time, I have finally decided on Thumper for the intoxication session tomorrow night. Balaclava was out because they need me to camp out over there which I was reluctant to do so. Velvet could only give me the confirmation tomorrow and that's way too late. Since Milk has a table over at Thumper, I shall crash his party and make it mine. Well, he offered me the table!
If you are a friend or an admirer (geez), do come down to Thumper and say hi. Buy me a drink or let me buy you one. Get yourself intoxicated. Sounds like a good way to get 2008 started. Grab your glasses, or credit cards and come party with me. If you think you hate me and do not wanna see me, please do not feel obliged to turn up. It's a happy day and I dread seeing disgusting fools.
See you guys tomorrow.
If you are a friend or an admirer (geez), do come down to Thumper and say hi. Buy me a drink or let me buy you one. Get yourself intoxicated. Sounds like a good way to get 2008 started. Grab your glasses, or credit cards and come party with me. If you think you hate me and do not wanna see me, please do not feel obliged to turn up. It's a happy day and I dread seeing disgusting fools.
See you guys tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Winter in Singapore
The weather in Singapore is one I knew I should be thankful and grateful and I am. Despite the heavy rain and humidity that frizzes up my hair all the time, I still love the warmth and comfort in the air. What is unbearable is the "winter climate" indoors. Let's just not go into how much electricity we're wasting every single second that ticks away, I actually feel alot colder than when was in NYC. Not that the average temperature is lower and obviously it's not, NYC is just insane but I was prepared for the cold when I was there and I was well bundled and layered up. I had my jacket, scarf, gloves, hand warmers, boots, thermal underwear and socks. But here, I'm in my usual cotton work shirt/blouse and polyester skirt, I'm just freezing up. Don't have to remind me, I know I should have gotten my jacket back in the office after it's being laundered and being absent minded is just not a good excuse. I actually felt alot colder. My limbs are cold and my goosebumps are making their regular guest appearances. And unfortunately, I actually eat hell lot more back here.
Everyone tells me that we tend to eat more when the weather is cold and I think this holds much truth for most people and most places you visit. But NYC is just too expensive, so much to see that you forget to have a proper meal and for the majority of the time, you could just deal with the hotdog from the stand at the end of the block. Trust me, you will "walk" the hotdog off after rushing past 10 blocks down Broadway. And I actually lost weight and everyone tells me that. Although the scale refuses to register that FACT.
Business lunches and readily available Toblerones aren't helping. I need to wean off those evil Toblerone! Alright, just another one...
A little Toblerone trivia - A single piece of Toblerone is known as an "Alp" after its shape and the country of origin, Switzerland, which is home to part of the Alps.
Everyone tells me that we tend to eat more when the weather is cold and I think this holds much truth for most people and most places you visit. But NYC is just too expensive, so much to see that you forget to have a proper meal and for the majority of the time, you could just deal with the hotdog from the stand at the end of the block. Trust me, you will "walk" the hotdog off after rushing past 10 blocks down Broadway. And I actually lost weight and everyone tells me that. Although the scale refuses to register that FACT.
Business lunches and readily available Toblerones aren't helping. I need to wean off those evil Toblerone! Alright, just another one...
A little Toblerone trivia - A single piece of Toblerone is known as an "Alp" after its shape and the country of origin, Switzerland, which is home to part of the Alps.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Is 2007 still sitting on your desk?
It's the time of the year where we open up envelopes and there you'll find Christmas cards and diaries/calendars. I wasn't around for Christmas so I'm only receiving them now. I'm very particular with my diaries because they need to fit a week in a glance and the paper quality must be pleasant so I always end up getting my own and this year, I bought mine from Prints. I was frantically trying to find refill for my bright pink Filofax but the refills came up to be more expensive than buying a new planner so why should I?
This year, the planners all look the SAME except for the logo. The paper are all of an icking yellow tone, it's a pain just to look at them. the admin staffs managed to get me the same planner with the same layout as last year so I'm happy as far as the office planners are concerned. Desktop calendars also became part of the table's accessory unknowingly. I could do without that but without it, it's just not right. For the past 2 years, I've got mine from hotels but this year (or last), I stayed in a "musical hall" with Dodo in NYC so I wasn't given a hotel calendar and somehow, everyone was adamant on giving the planners that they forgot about the calenders. Just scanning across the room, I'm not the only one with the 2007 one still on the desk. It's about time to do some lunch time shopping to bring my time zone back to reality into 2008.
This year, the planners all look the SAME except for the logo. The paper are all of an icking yellow tone, it's a pain just to look at them. the admin staffs managed to get me the same planner with the same layout as last year so I'm happy as far as the office planners are concerned. Desktop calendars also became part of the table's accessory unknowingly. I could do without that but without it, it's just not right. For the past 2 years, I've got mine from hotels but this year (or last), I stayed in a "musical hall" with Dodo in NYC so I wasn't given a hotel calendar and somehow, everyone was adamant on giving the planners that they forgot about the calenders. Just scanning across the room, I'm not the only one with the 2007 one still on the desk. It's about time to do some lunch time shopping to bring my time zone back to reality into 2008.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Sicko Healthcare
No healthcare system is perfect. First day back at work, we were more interested in chatting about healthcare systems than call the candidates. It was hilarious talking about the vast difference between the US and UK healthcare systems but when I looked back, we have NO system. Well, pretty much. Essentially, we're all saving up to pay for our own healthcare needs in future so if you were to get really sick now, your pocket is going to bleed to death slowly but surely. There's some truth in the things some of the coffeeshop uncles say, "You can die but you can't afford to get sick".
It's about time that I drop by HMV to pick up Sicko by Michael Moore. A film that takes a piss at the American healthcare system. I was sick there and I know it's not cheap to be ill there. Although a trip to Duane Reade can be so fun for me. It's like walking into Victoria's Secret for prescribed drugs. Looking at how worried Dodo in NYC was when he couldn't find his insurance card, it really got me thinking on how well they are being covered. Apparently in Sicko, they showed how "filthy" rich the Republicans actually are as they cash in on the insurance company lobbyists. Doctors should never be put in a situation whereby there's such strong conflict of interest. In the UK, these are barely issues because they don't pay for anything and doctors are purely only concerned with giving you the best treatment.
It's sad that here in Singapore, our laws don't quite protect us from the mean insurance companies. Let me pick up Sicko and I'll fill you in with more grossly details.
It's about time that I drop by HMV to pick up Sicko by Michael Moore. A film that takes a piss at the American healthcare system. I was sick there and I know it's not cheap to be ill there. Although a trip to Duane Reade can be so fun for me. It's like walking into Victoria's Secret for prescribed drugs. Looking at how worried Dodo in NYC was when he couldn't find his insurance card, it really got me thinking on how well they are being covered. Apparently in Sicko, they showed how "filthy" rich the Republicans actually are as they cash in on the insurance company lobbyists. Doctors should never be put in a situation whereby there's such strong conflict of interest. In the UK, these are barely issues because they don't pay for anything and doctors are purely only concerned with giving you the best treatment.
It's sad that here in Singapore, our laws don't quite protect us from the mean insurance companies. Let me pick up Sicko and I'll fill you in with more grossly details.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Thankful
Home... Sweet.
My first few hours back home totally satisfied all the longing for the past 3 weeks while I was away. It was sweet and warm. I needed local food so bad, the nasi lemak was more than merely filling. Thankfully, no more kimchis.
As much as I miss Manhattan, I'm more than thankful to be back home. The weather is just one of the many things that I never saw it as a blessing. And being in Singapore, we pretty much control the climate we're in most of the time. The food we have, both the amount and the variety, are just some of the little things in life we take for granted. My lunch of simple porridge and "lor bak" was absolutely heavenly. My last dose of antibiotics seem to mark the end of the misery of being sick on foreign land.
The hugs were comforting and to be able to see the familiar but yet so unfamiliar face was surprisingly calming. The silence was more than comfortable. I could live with this...
My first few hours back home totally satisfied all the longing for the past 3 weeks while I was away. It was sweet and warm. I needed local food so bad, the nasi lemak was more than merely filling. Thankfully, no more kimchis.
As much as I miss Manhattan, I'm more than thankful to be back home. The weather is just one of the many things that I never saw it as a blessing. And being in Singapore, we pretty much control the climate we're in most of the time. The food we have, both the amount and the variety, are just some of the little things in life we take for granted. My lunch of simple porridge and "lor bak" was absolutely heavenly. My last dose of antibiotics seem to mark the end of the misery of being sick on foreign land.
The hugs were comforting and to be able to see the familiar but yet so unfamiliar face was surprisingly calming. The silence was more than comfortable. I could live with this...
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Afterthoughts - Reporting LIVE from HKIA
My last two days in New York was fulfilling and covered grounds I failed to during the rest of my stay. To think that the next time I visit would be when I'm prepared to take such a long flight, I thought twice about missing some locations. Finally caught a Broadway musical. Most of you may not be aware but they have "Legally Blonde" on Broadway and I enjoyed that tremendously. The plot was funny and romantic, your typical chick flick but it was overall good. It is not fair to compare it with big productions like Phantom of The Opera or Les Miserables but since I've seen the other two, this was a fresh choice as well. Even at a discounted rate from the TKTS booth, we were still paying quite a bit but every cent was well worth it.
If I don't sound coherent, that's because I'm transitting in Hong Kong International Airport and barely slept on my 16 hour flight from NYC to HKG. Can't wait to be flown home in my next flight due to take off in another hour's time.
My last day in NYC was purely and solely spent sitting on the Top of the Rock, the observation deck on top of the Rockefeller Center. The view was magnificent and I stay from when there's daylight, till sunset where half the sky was orangey and the other half was violet and subsequently, the lights from the building started to filled the skyline as darkness drew near. Although it was freezing cold, there were room on the deck sheltered from the wind where you can just watch the sun go down. Absolutely beautiful and I would say, this is a must go, must do if you ever visit New York. Of course, this is part of the luxury of taking such a long and well-paced trip.
Finally, checked out the Lower West Side and the Meatpacking District with my Twin in NYC before I went back to pack and got ready to get my arse home.
Met many interesting people during this trip whom some of them, I might never meet ever again. Most importantly, I've got to thank those travel companions who showed me some parts of NYC which I might not have explored had I been wondering around alone and not forgetting Dodo in NYC for letting me mess up his apartment. Well of course, I get free "musical" every night. Thanks for being a great friend and going places with me and even when you were sick, you still made the effort to check out the tattoo place with me and eventually, accompanied me through what I would call the "sweet torture". As you guys could see from my earlier post, the result was beautiful.
The city has showed and taught me lessons in life we'll never pick up from books or Wikipedia. Meeting perople and dissecting their mindsets were interesting and intriguing. I know I can never be a New Yorker. I do not have the right mindset and purpose and for many of you who are considering to move there, you'd better not have any intentions to set up a family in the near future because this place is definitely not for you. To find the man or woman of your life is almost a mission impossible. Crudely put, the guys just wants to get into your pants and well, if you ask me for a nicer way to put it, these people are there to have fun and purely for that purpose.
Boarding soon... See you guys home...
If I don't sound coherent, that's because I'm transitting in Hong Kong International Airport and barely slept on my 16 hour flight from NYC to HKG. Can't wait to be flown home in my next flight due to take off in another hour's time.
My last day in NYC was purely and solely spent sitting on the Top of the Rock, the observation deck on top of the Rockefeller Center. The view was magnificent and I stay from when there's daylight, till sunset where half the sky was orangey and the other half was violet and subsequently, the lights from the building started to filled the skyline as darkness drew near. Although it was freezing cold, there were room on the deck sheltered from the wind where you can just watch the sun go down. Absolutely beautiful and I would say, this is a must go, must do if you ever visit New York. Of course, this is part of the luxury of taking such a long and well-paced trip.
Finally, checked out the Lower West Side and the Meatpacking District with my Twin in NYC before I went back to pack and got ready to get my arse home.
Met many interesting people during this trip whom some of them, I might never meet ever again. Most importantly, I've got to thank those travel companions who showed me some parts of NYC which I might not have explored had I been wondering around alone and not forgetting Dodo in NYC for letting me mess up his apartment. Well of course, I get free "musical" every night. Thanks for being a great friend and going places with me and even when you were sick, you still made the effort to check out the tattoo place with me and eventually, accompanied me through what I would call the "sweet torture". As you guys could see from my earlier post, the result was beautiful.
The city has showed and taught me lessons in life we'll never pick up from books or Wikipedia. Meeting perople and dissecting their mindsets were interesting and intriguing. I know I can never be a New Yorker. I do not have the right mindset and purpose and for many of you who are considering to move there, you'd better not have any intentions to set up a family in the near future because this place is definitely not for you. To find the man or woman of your life is almost a mission impossible. Crudely put, the guys just wants to get into your pants and well, if you ask me for a nicer way to put it, these people are there to have fun and purely for that purpose.
Boarding soon... See you guys home...
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Coming Home Baby
NEST last night was disappointing. The music was bad, we didn't get the LIVE telecast of the ball coming down in Times' Square. I got picked up every 5 minutes but please don't be mistaken, I'm not like the hottest girl in the club but the boys here are just so aggressive. To them, any girl goes. I have to learn to say NO. What was even more unbelieveable was how small New York City actually is. The cutie who danced with me during Christmas Eve over at Pink Elephant was there last night as well. This time he didn't try to "abduct" me at all because it'll be such a waste of time for him. Haha...
Adjourned to Kunjip @ K Town for supper. That's like my after party place. For both the Christmas and New Year's party, I'll always end up there for some grubs. When we got there, a fight was brewing and some 2 small chaps got whacked by 6 or 7 others. The blood pool they left outside the shop was frightening. I took a last look before I left the place and immediately took back what I told some people earlier that I've bever been in a real fight. I'd never want to be in a real fight.
Was bedridden the whole of today, New Year's Day. Was sleeping and sweating it out. Took an array of medication, I even forgot what I actually took. I was so drowsy earlier, I couldn't quite compose myself and think straight as to what I should be eating and not. I knew I've got this this this symptoms and it's hurting like crazy so I'm gonna take this and this. After the first dose of antibiotics, things seem to have taken a better turn so I shall be good and complete the course of the antibiotics.
I can't wait to go back home.(Come on home)
I'm coming home, baby, now
(You know I'm praying every night)
Can't hold me back now
(Please come home)
I'm pressing on baby now
(I want to feel you hold me tight)
I want to feel you hold me tight
(When I'm in your arms)
When I'm in your arms I'll be fine
(Come one home)
I'm coming home
(You Know I'm counting every day)
I'm coming home now
(You're so far)
The road is warm now
(Baby let me hear you say)
Let me hear you say
(That you're coming home)
That I never will go away
I'm here to stay
Adjourned to Kunjip @ K Town for supper. That's like my after party place. For both the Christmas and New Year's party, I'll always end up there for some grubs. When we got there, a fight was brewing and some 2 small chaps got whacked by 6 or 7 others. The blood pool they left outside the shop was frightening. I took a last look before I left the place and immediately took back what I told some people earlier that I've bever been in a real fight. I'd never want to be in a real fight.
Was bedridden the whole of today, New Year's Day. Was sleeping and sweating it out. Took an array of medication, I even forgot what I actually took. I was so drowsy earlier, I couldn't quite compose myself and think straight as to what I should be eating and not. I knew I've got this this this symptoms and it's hurting like crazy so I'm gonna take this and this. After the first dose of antibiotics, things seem to have taken a better turn so I shall be good and complete the course of the antibiotics.
I can't wait to go back home.(Come on home)
I'm coming home, baby, now
(You know I'm praying every night)
Can't hold me back now
(Please come home)
I'm pressing on baby now
(I want to feel you hold me tight)
I want to feel you hold me tight
(When I'm in your arms)
When I'm in your arms I'll be fine
(Come one home)
I'm coming home
(You Know I'm counting every day)
I'm coming home now
(You're so far)
The road is warm now
(Baby let me hear you say)
Let me hear you say
(That you're coming home)
That I never will go away
I'm here to stay
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy New Year
The year is coming to an end. For my friends back home, they are already in 2008. Am I missing out the fun?
I'll be heading to Nest for the countdown in a couple of hours' time and would just watch the ball drop down Times' Square via Live telecast. According to the invitation on Facebook, it reads "4 Floors of Amazing New Year fun" so I think it's gonna be huge.
Frankly, I don't have to mood to dress up and go right now. I've be coughing and down to sore throat and your usual other crappy flu stuffs, I'm having it all. Despite the flu jab I took before I came, my body still succumbed to the virus. Went "shopping" at Duane Reade, the local pharmacy, self medicated and hopefully by tonight, I'm ready to party. Don't think alcohol is going to do me any good at this point in time.
As for New Year resolutions, I've been asked so many times. I guess I should go to the gym more often and preferably on a regular basis and train up what I'll need for wakeboarding. Spending more quality time at work. Take lesser cabs to work definitely. Well, if I get my car soon, that shouldn't be an issue. Rent a decent spot and move out. Allocating more time for loved ones.
Sitting in front of the computer with watery eyes, a pile of mucus filled tissues, a half pack of lozenges, countless medications and a thick thick sweater to keep the body warm, I have no intentions to go anywhere to celebrate the coming 2008 with a few thousands other people. But since I'm already in NYC, I should just go right?
New Year's Eve Last Year...
Times' Square preparing for countdown and unfortunately, I have chosen not to witness the ball drop. Thinking of the people standing in the cold right now does help me feel better... Teehee
I'll be heading to Nest for the countdown in a couple of hours' time and would just watch the ball drop down Times' Square via Live telecast. According to the invitation on Facebook, it reads "4 Floors of Amazing New Year fun" so I think it's gonna be huge.
Frankly, I don't have to mood to dress up and go right now. I've be coughing and down to sore throat and your usual other crappy flu stuffs, I'm having it all. Despite the flu jab I took before I came, my body still succumbed to the virus. Went "shopping" at Duane Reade, the local pharmacy, self medicated and hopefully by tonight, I'm ready to party. Don't think alcohol is going to do me any good at this point in time.
As for New Year resolutions, I've been asked so many times. I guess I should go to the gym more often and preferably on a regular basis and train up what I'll need for wakeboarding. Spending more quality time at work. Take lesser cabs to work definitely. Well, if I get my car soon, that shouldn't be an issue. Rent a decent spot and move out. Allocating more time for loved ones.
Sitting in front of the computer with watery eyes, a pile of mucus filled tissues, a half pack of lozenges, countless medications and a thick thick sweater to keep the body warm, I have no intentions to go anywhere to celebrate the coming 2008 with a few thousands other people. But since I'm already in NYC, I should just go right?
New Year's Eve Last Year...
Times' Square preparing for countdown and unfortunately, I have chosen not to witness the ball drop. Thinking of the people standing in the cold right now does help me feel better... Teehee
Sunday, December 30, 2007
My First Tattoo
Woke up yesterday with a sore throat. Didn't feel quite well. But still covered some grounds with Will & Grace and this Finnish girl. We started with the Musuem of Natural History where they filmed Night at the Musuem. I could spend an entire day there but due to time constrains, we had to rush through and went to over to MoMA to queue up for free entry as it was Friday night. End of it all, we met up with "Lucky Teeth" and had dinner at a Singaporean restaurant opened by a Malaysian in Chinatown.
My throat is still unwell but still went ahead with my tattoo. The pain is unbelieveable and please remind me that this is going to be the first and last of my tattoo. I was trying so hard to be brave and not scream but I was perspiring right inside.
My chio bu tattoo artist, Virginia Elwood from Adorned @ New York, preparing me for the "rites of passage".
Outline of the tattoo...
Forcing a smile. P.S. My tattoo artist is very jude right?
The true agony.
The final product...
This tattoo means alot to me and it reminds me of my Grandma. If you're wondering what kind of flowers are on it, you don't know me and obviously my name... Anyhoos, it's ouching like mad now and I'm going to just stay in and waiting for someone to come online and chat with me...
我的小时候
吵闹任性时侯
我的外婆
总会唱歌哄我
夏天的午后
老老的歌安慰我
那首歌好像这样唱的
天黑黑欲落雨
天黑黑黑黑
离开小时候
有了自己的生活
新鲜的歌
新鲜的念头
任性和冲动
无法控制的时候
我忘记
还有这样的歌
天黑黑欲落雨
天黑黑黑黑
我爱上让我奋不顾身的一个人
我以为
这就是我所追求的世界
然而横冲直撞被误解被骗
是否成人的世界背后
总有残缺
我走在
每天必须面对的分岔路
我怀念
过去单纯美好小幸福
爱总是让人哭
让人觉得不满足
天空很大却看不清楚
好孤独
天黑的时候
我又想起那首歌
突然期待
下起安静的雨
原来外婆的道理早就唱给我听
下起雨
也要勇敢前进….
我相信
一切都会平息
我现在
好想回家去
天黑黑欲落雨
天黑黑黑黑
My throat is still unwell but still went ahead with my tattoo. The pain is unbelieveable and please remind me that this is going to be the first and last of my tattoo. I was trying so hard to be brave and not scream but I was perspiring right inside.
My chio bu tattoo artist, Virginia Elwood from Adorned @ New York, preparing me for the "rites of passage".
Outline of the tattoo...
Forcing a smile. P.S. My tattoo artist is very jude right?
The true agony.
The final product...
This tattoo means alot to me and it reminds me of my Grandma. If you're wondering what kind of flowers are on it, you don't know me and obviously my name... Anyhoos, it's ouching like mad now and I'm going to just stay in and waiting for someone to come online and chat with me...
我的小时候
吵闹任性时侯
我的外婆
总会唱歌哄我
夏天的午后
老老的歌安慰我
那首歌好像这样唱的
天黑黑欲落雨
天黑黑黑黑
离开小时候
有了自己的生活
新鲜的歌
新鲜的念头
任性和冲动
无法控制的时候
我忘记
还有这样的歌
天黑黑欲落雨
天黑黑黑黑
我爱上让我奋不顾身的一个人
我以为
这就是我所追求的世界
然而横冲直撞被误解被骗
是否成人的世界背后
总有残缺
我走在
每天必须面对的分岔路
我怀念
过去单纯美好小幸福
爱总是让人哭
让人觉得不满足
天空很大却看不清楚
好孤独
天黑的时候
我又想起那首歌
突然期待
下起安静的雨
原来外婆的道理早就唱给我听
下起雨
也要勇敢前进….
我相信
一切都会平息
我现在
好想回家去
天黑黑欲落雨
天黑黑黑黑
Friday, December 28, 2007
Tourist in NYC
Finally, I'll be getting my tattoo this weekend. The final idea would be two flowers that signifies my late Grandma and myself. Vines will branch out from the flower depicting the 4 seasons in a year. This will be done at Adorned New York. I couldn't get the tattoo artist I initially planned to get my tattoo done. Yoni Zilber is book through Spring. So I'm giving this artist a shot, I saw her works and I kinda like it. Most importantly, she did have a good grasp of what I wanted.
Planned to go to Macy's but got seduced into Victoria Secrets' and spent 2 hours there. Macy's only took 25% of that time. Empire State took even lesser if not for the queue and the elevator ride. It was foggy and I didn't catch much. My slight fear of heights didn't help the situation at all. I just took a quick walk and went back down to meet "Will & Grace" and that's not their nickname.
We did touristy things like walking to Bryant Park and subsequently, Times' Square. Tried to queue for last minute cheap tickets for Broadway but guessed we went too late. Had hotdog by Times Square and got stuck in Toys'R'Us. But nothing beats Charmin' bathroom experience. To queue for toilet is ridiculous but this sure makes landmark marketing case study. It's too troublesome to explain but you have got to seethis yourself. I might write on it when I've got the time but it's unbelieveable.
Other tourists caught on tape in Charmin'.
Cha cha cha, Charmin'!
Planned to go to Macy's but got seduced into Victoria Secrets' and spent 2 hours there. Macy's only took 25% of that time. Empire State took even lesser if not for the queue and the elevator ride. It was foggy and I didn't catch much. My slight fear of heights didn't help the situation at all. I just took a quick walk and went back down to meet "Will & Grace" and that's not their nickname.
We did touristy things like walking to Bryant Park and subsequently, Times' Square. Tried to queue for last minute cheap tickets for Broadway but guessed we went too late. Had hotdog by Times Square and got stuck in Toys'R'Us. But nothing beats Charmin' bathroom experience. To queue for toilet is ridiculous but this sure makes landmark marketing case study. It's too troublesome to explain but you have got to seethis yourself. I might write on it when I've got the time but it's unbelieveable.
Other tourists caught on tape in Charmin'.
Cha cha cha, Charmin'!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
What's Not Yours Will Never Be Yours.
白茫茫的星光 灑在長長路上
想念的冰涼 你知道嗎？
你淺淺的微笑 深似海的眼光
都能掀起我 滔天的巨浪
你相信嗎？ 這是命嗎？
這次我們放棄抵抗
哪怕擁抱 在身上 劃下深深的傷
只要看你一眼一瞬間
哪怕是最後畫面
我的世界 因為愛過而完美
誰都不該離太遠
只要看你一眼一瞬間
足夠我熬過千年
我不後悔 愛若讓末日提前
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
白茫茫的星光 灑在長長路上
想念的冰涼 你知道嗎？
你淺淺的微笑 深似海的眼光
都能掀起我 滔天的巨浪
你相信嗎？ 這是命嗎？
這次我們放棄抵抗
哪怕擁抱 在身上 劃下深深的傷
只要看你一眼一瞬間
哪怕是最後畫面
我的世界 因為愛過而完美
誰都不該離太遠
只要看你一眼一瞬間
足夠我熬過千年
我不後悔 愛若讓末日提前
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
如果相愛是錯 錯過又算什麼
這一次我們 寧死不放手
往彼此的心裡跳 跳過天荒地老
只要看你一眼一瞬間
哪怕是最後畫面
我的世界 因為愛過而完美
誰都不該離太遠
只要看你一眼一瞬間
足夠我熬過千年
我不後悔 愛若讓末日提前
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
The rain and hail in Woodbury didn't quite help brighten up the mood. For once, retail therapy didn't help. For the good half of the day, I just tagged behind Dodo in NYC who was in an equally bad mood. We tried to get some Godiva and hot chocolate to soothe the cold but it didn't help. Who says chocolate helps cheer people up? Advertising gimmick, maybe?
I have never "heard" such silence from myself before. From Manhattan to Brooklyn, I could still force a smile and some words. From Brooklyn to Woodbury, I was almost dead. I couldn't sleep. Dodo in NYC said that I was tossing and turning the entire night and I told him, I don't even know if I slept. From Woodbury to New Jersey, I was knocked out with my nano ringing in my ear totally ignoring "My Twin in NYC" and her 3 Taiwanese friend. From New Jersey back to Manhattan then from Manhattan to Queens, I was awake and looking at the suburb skylines of Jersey to the brightly lit city of Manhattan then to "Tiong Bahru" town of Queens back to Manhattan. Sat in the car while Dodo in NYC makes his "emotional delievery" back to its owner, I thought he has probably sorted out some thought but like me, I think he is as upset. We're both sitting in the same room, msning each other because I can't bring myself to talk.
Got a dress from BCBG today which Dodo in NYC commented that I looked beautiful in it and if the ABK saw it, he would have busted one of his balls (whatever that meant). Felt pleased but wasn't delighted as I usually would be.
"My Twin in NYC" said something today that made me think. We were discussing about guys and such. She said something that made me wonder, "if the guy cared enough about me..."
I know I'd still be here because I want to but I don't think I'd want to be here because a part of me knows that the thing I'm waiting for will never come. It is just an illusion, a good and bad dream rolled into one. It's about time I wake up from this whole sweet dream and I'm thankful I've at least got an image in my mind how great life could be if only...
Brief translation is provided for the benefit of people like Dodo in NYC...
我发现站了好久 不知道要往哪走
还不想回家的我 再多人陪只会更寂寞
许多话题关于我 就连我也有听过
我的快乐要被认可 委屈却没有人诉说
夜半信仰丛白剥落 拿掉防卫剩下什么
为什么脆弱时候 想你更多
Finding myself standing here for some time, not knowing where to go
I don't wanna go home but even standing in amidst of the crowd, I'd still be lonely
I don't even care what everyone thinks or say about me
My happiness needs affirmation, I can turn to no one but suffer from my own misery
My faith sheds after dusk, what am I left with after stripping off the defence
Why am I missing you more when I'm vulnerable
如果你也听说 有没有想过我
想普通交朋友 还是你依然会心疼我
好多好多的话想对你说 悬着一颗心没着落
要怎么附和 舍不得 又无可奈何
Have you thought about me when you hear this
Are we just normal friends or do you really care?
I've so much to tell you, my heart hasn't found a home
What am I suppose to so? So what if I don't wanna do it, I simply have no choice.
如果你也听说 会不会相信我
对流言会附和 还是你知道我还是我
跌跌撞撞才明白了许多 冷漠的人就你一个
想到你想起我 胸口依然温柔
Have you thought about me when you hear this
Will you fall for rumours or you know I'm just me
Even if you're just cold and far away
If I know that you're thinking of me, that's all enough.
许多话题关于我 就连我也有听过
我想我宁可都沉默 其实反而显得做作
夜半信仰丛白剥落 拿掉防卫剩下什么
为什么脆弱时候 想你更多
如果你也听说 有没有想过我
想普通交朋友 还是你依然会心疼我
好多好多的话想对你说 悬着一颗心没着落
要怎么附和 舍不得 要无可奈何
如果你也听说 会不会相信我
对流言会附和 还是你知道我还是我
跌跌撞撞才明白了许多 冷漠的人就你一个
想到你想起我 胸口依然温柔
如果你也听说 有没有想过我
想普通交朋友 还是你依然会心疼我
跌跌撞撞才明白了许多 冷漠的人就你一个
想到你想起我 胸口依然温柔
如果你想起我 你会想到什么
想念的冰涼 你知道嗎？
你淺淺的微笑 深似海的眼光
都能掀起我 滔天的巨浪
你相信嗎？ 這是命嗎？
這次我們放棄抵抗
哪怕擁抱 在身上 劃下深深的傷
只要看你一眼一瞬間
哪怕是最後畫面
我的世界 因為愛過而完美
誰都不該離太遠
只要看你一眼一瞬間
足夠我熬過千年
我不後悔 愛若讓末日提前
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
白茫茫的星光 灑在長長路上
想念的冰涼 你知道嗎？
你淺淺的微笑 深似海的眼光
都能掀起我 滔天的巨浪
你相信嗎？ 這是命嗎？
這次我們放棄抵抗
哪怕擁抱 在身上 劃下深深的傷
只要看你一眼一瞬間
哪怕是最後畫面
我的世界 因為愛過而完美
誰都不該離太遠
只要看你一眼一瞬間
足夠我熬過千年
我不後悔 愛若讓末日提前
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
如果相愛是錯 錯過又算什麼
這一次我們 寧死不放手
往彼此的心裡跳 跳過天荒地老
只要看你一眼一瞬間
哪怕是最後畫面
我的世界 因為愛過而完美
誰都不該離太遠
只要看你一眼一瞬間
足夠我熬過千年
我不後悔 愛若讓末日提前
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
The rain and hail in Woodbury didn't quite help brighten up the mood. For once, retail therapy didn't help. For the good half of the day, I just tagged behind Dodo in NYC who was in an equally bad mood. We tried to get some Godiva and hot chocolate to soothe the cold but it didn't help. Who says chocolate helps cheer people up? Advertising gimmick, maybe?
I have never "heard" such silence from myself before. From Manhattan to Brooklyn, I could still force a smile and some words. From Brooklyn to Woodbury, I was almost dead. I couldn't sleep. Dodo in NYC said that I was tossing and turning the entire night and I told him, I don't even know if I slept. From Woodbury to New Jersey, I was knocked out with my nano ringing in my ear totally ignoring "My Twin in NYC" and her 3 Taiwanese friend. From New Jersey back to Manhattan then from Manhattan to Queens, I was awake and looking at the suburb skylines of Jersey to the brightly lit city of Manhattan then to "Tiong Bahru" town of Queens back to Manhattan. Sat in the car while Dodo in NYC makes his "emotional delievery" back to its owner, I thought he has probably sorted out some thought but like me, I think he is as upset. We're both sitting in the same room, msning each other because I can't bring myself to talk.
Got a dress from BCBG today which Dodo in NYC commented that I looked beautiful in it and if the ABK saw it, he would have busted one of his balls (whatever that meant). Felt pleased but wasn't delighted as I usually would be.
"My Twin in NYC" said something today that made me think. We were discussing about guys and such. She said something that made me wonder, "if the guy cared enough about me..."
I know I'd still be here because I want to but I don't think I'd want to be here because a part of me knows that the thing I'm waiting for will never come. It is just an illusion, a good and bad dream rolled into one. It's about time I wake up from this whole sweet dream and I'm thankful I've at least got an image in my mind how great life could be if only...
Brief translation is provided for the benefit of people like Dodo in NYC...
我发现站了好久 不知道要往哪走
还不想回家的我 再多人陪只会更寂寞
许多话题关于我 就连我也有听过
我的快乐要被认可 委屈却没有人诉说
夜半信仰丛白剥落 拿掉防卫剩下什么
为什么脆弱时候 想你更多
Finding myself standing here for some time, not knowing where to go
I don't wanna go home but even standing in amidst of the crowd, I'd still be lonely
I don't even care what everyone thinks or say about me
My happiness needs affirmation, I can turn to no one but suffer from my own misery
My faith sheds after dusk, what am I left with after stripping off the defence
Why am I missing you more when I'm vulnerable
如果你也听说 有没有想过我
想普通交朋友 还是你依然会心疼我
好多好多的话想对你说 悬着一颗心没着落
要怎么附和 舍不得 又无可奈何
Have you thought about me when you hear this
Are we just normal friends or do you really care?
I've so much to tell you, my heart hasn't found a home
What am I suppose to so? So what if I don't wanna do it, I simply have no choice.
如果你也听说 会不会相信我
对流言会附和 还是你知道我还是我
跌跌撞撞才明白了许多 冷漠的人就你一个
想到你想起我 胸口依然温柔
Have you thought about me when you hear this
Will you fall for rumours or you know I'm just me
Even if you're just cold and far away
If I know that you're thinking of me, that's all enough.
许多话题关于我 就连我也有听过
我想我宁可都沉默 其实反而显得做作
夜半信仰丛白剥落 拿掉防卫剩下什么
为什么脆弱时候 想你更多
如果你也听说 有没有想过我
想普通交朋友 还是你依然会心疼我
好多好多的话想对你说 悬着一颗心没着落
要怎么附和 舍不得 要无可奈何
如果你也听说 会不会相信我
对流言会附和 还是你知道我还是我
跌跌撞撞才明白了许多 冷漠的人就你一个
想到你想起我 胸口依然温柔
如果你也听说 有没有想过我
想普通交朋友 还是你依然会心疼我
跌跌撞撞才明白了许多 冷漠的人就你一个
想到你想起我 胸口依然温柔
如果你想起我 你会想到什么
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Christmas Steamboat
It feels so good to be slurping down hot soup and be gathered with fellow Singaporeans in cold winter New York City on Christmas Day when the chilling wind would have gotten into our bones if we were found strolling down the dead streets. Sharing "babu" jokes and our discovery of people's general non-preference for "attap chis" was just some of the fun. As we were watching Forrest Gump on the tv, we realised that we are all not young anymore. Everyone present were around my age. For me, it was great to meet someone I supposedly used to know. We weren't exactly friends but knew of each other's presence. I played for an alumni basketball team for her secondary school. Weird, I know. I almost became her teammate. She looked very familiar on snowboarding day but she went by a name which I wasn't familiar with. And ta da, all the way in NYC, I actually met up with someone and became friends after 13 or 14 years of "oh I've seen her face before".
Don't know if we're lucky but we didn't get to eat the rabbit meat today.
The Spread...
Don't know if we're lucky but we didn't get to eat the rabbit meat today.
The Spread...
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of you!!!
I'm a solid 13 hours behind you so even when you're back at work on Boxing Day, I'm still celebrating mine. Went to Pink Elephant last night, pretty much an Asian party. Got picked up by a cutie but he didn't quite got lucky with me so end of story. In fact, I came back early and subsequently went for a walk down to Rockeller Center to catch a glimpse of the Christmas tree. Wasn't fantastic though but finally got to be a tourist and took some pictures. Here they are...
Preparing to go to Pink Elephant with Dodo in NYC. This picture is pretty much a "newscaster" picture - I was actually wearing boxers... Hur hur hur
Outside the gorgeous St Patrick's.
The tourist outside NBC.
Seeing red in Times' Square.
You decide - Nice or Naughty?
On a separate note, I've never felt more honest and open in my life to someone. I really want this to work so I don't want things to start on a bad note. I hope things can be seen on a more positive note and I still look forward to the warm hugs when I get home. Trying to be more of nice and less of naughty but kept doing things that makes me more naughty than nice...
I'm a solid 13 hours behind you so even when you're back at work on Boxing Day, I'm still celebrating mine. Went to Pink Elephant last night, pretty much an Asian party. Got picked up by a cutie but he didn't quite got lucky with me so end of story. In fact, I came back early and subsequently went for a walk down to Rockeller Center to catch a glimpse of the Christmas tree. Wasn't fantastic though but finally got to be a tourist and took some pictures. Here they are...
Preparing to go to Pink Elephant with Dodo in NYC. This picture is pretty much a "newscaster" picture - I was actually wearing boxers... Hur hur hur
Outside the gorgeous St Patrick's.
The tourist outside NBC.
Seeing red in Times' Square.
You decide - Nice or Naughty?
On a separate note, I've never felt more honest and open in my life to someone. I really want this to work so I don't want things to start on a bad note. I hope things can be seen on a more positive note and I still look forward to the warm hugs when I get home. Trying to be more of nice and less of naughty but kept doing things that makes me more naughty than nice...
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Snowboarding Debut
The first time in my life trying snowboarding thinking it might be similar to wakeboarding. I couldn't be more wrong. Except for the rain that totally drenched me, everything else is different. You might think at least both of my feet are strapped to the board and hence, makes them similar right? In wakeboarding, we don't take off and put on our boots all so often and we're putting on the wakeboarding boots or what we call bindings (means totally different things in snowboarding anyway) and cuz we won't be wearing GLOVES/MITTENS while trying to getting on, makes things alot easier and less tiring!
The disaster has barely started...
Water started to get into my gloves and hand warmers and neck and beanie and.... EVERYTHING was WET! It doesn't usually rain but I guess I was just unlucky... I wish it was snowy but apparently, the rain made the snow softer to call on. Even then, I was aching as soon as I got onto the bus. so much for reminding myself to warm up those half dead knees.
When I was at the bunny slope, I alomst gave up and told myself that I'm never ever going snowboarding again in my entire life. Then I started to go a little further and when I could do a very long stretch (well, for me it was quite long), without falling, I was hooked and wanted to do it all over again. My only complain would be the lift, scared the shit out of me. I have slight fear of heights and it was pure horrifying to be on that lift, get stuck up there when it stopped while a gust of wind blew past and shook my soul out of my body. I was screaming like a preschool kid.
As i moved to the slightly bigger slopes, the fun started to kick in especially when I didn't fall for more than 5 seconds gliding down the slope. But whenever I fall, the trauma repeats itself all over again. I had fun and I know I'll try it again.
My blogs' been ended pretty abruptly because I get really tired by the end of the day but will try to fill you guys in as much as possible. Meanwhile, do stay tune and I promise to keep you guys in the loop...
The disaster has barely started...
Water started to get into my gloves and hand warmers and neck and beanie and.... EVERYTHING was WET! It doesn't usually rain but I guess I was just unlucky... I wish it was snowy but apparently, the rain made the snow softer to call on. Even then, I was aching as soon as I got onto the bus. so much for reminding myself to warm up those half dead knees.
When I was at the bunny slope, I alomst gave up and told myself that I'm never ever going snowboarding again in my entire life. Then I started to go a little further and when I could do a very long stretch (well, for me it was quite long), without falling, I was hooked and wanted to do it all over again. My only complain would be the lift, scared the shit out of me. I have slight fear of heights and it was pure horrifying to be on that lift, get stuck up there when it stopped while a gust of wind blew past and shook my soul out of my body. I was screaming like a preschool kid.
As i moved to the slightly bigger slopes, the fun started to kick in especially when I didn't fall for more than 5 seconds gliding down the slope. But whenever I fall, the trauma repeats itself all over again. I had fun and I know I'll try it again.
My blogs' been ended pretty abruptly because I get really tired by the end of the day but will try to fill you guys in as much as possible. Meanwhile, do stay tune and I promise to keep you guys in the loop...
Monday, December 24, 2007
Woodbury Commons Part One
Never in my lifetime have I shopped the way I did in Woodbury Commons yesterday. It was freezing cold and we were in the middle of snow covered mountains but there wasn't a single minute that I felt cold. My andrenalin was pumping, blood was rushing and pocket was bleeding. I walked from shop to shop in the intermittent snow, undeterred, fighting the war that I mapped out early. "I must go to Kate Spade, Coach, Kenneth Cole, BCBG, UGGS..."
The throphies of victory came in paperbags of different colours and sizes and well of course, the stack of receipts that would scare the hell out of myself had I not been the culprit who committed the heinous crime.
And guess what, I will be returning to Woodbury on Boxing Day for revenge on the shops I missed out. That place is a shopping village designed to strip of every penny on you and make you wanna go back for more. On a more serious note, I hope I can stop and not buy so much this time. Although the sale this time would be unbelievable.
Try me...
The throphies of victory came in paperbags of different colours and sizes and well of course, the stack of receipts that would scare the hell out of myself had I not been the culprit who committed the heinous crime.
And guess what, I will be returning to Woodbury on Boxing Day for revenge on the shops I missed out. That place is a shopping village designed to strip of every penny on you and make you wanna go back for more. On a more serious note, I hope I can stop and not buy so much this time. Although the sale this time would be unbelievable.
Try me...
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Women Just Love Shopping.
I have got so much to tell, so much to say but unfortunately, I'm going snowboarding tomorrow and I desperately need some sleep. Do take care and I'll fill you in soon. Anyway, no pictures cuz I was too busy shopping. I have never ever spent so much money in the span of a few hours. Man it feels good... Until the credit card bill arrives...
* Please do leave some hints on who you anonymous-es are... It's getting too many for my puny little brains to handle.
* Please do leave some hints on who you anonymous-es are... It's getting too many for my puny little brains to handle.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Fine, I'm The Dodo!
Woke up to some dim sum in Chinatown and was walking around downtown Broadway. Ended up around Union Square. Something really silly happened today. I was in the train when I discovered "a disaster". As usual, the Blur Queen, aka Me, had my hands stuck inside my pocket to keep themwarm. Then was fondling with my camera and suddenly occured to me that I actually put my battery to charge last night. I turned to our "New York Dodo" friend and said, "You promise you won't laugh at me ok. I'm going to tell you something. I brought my camera but I think I left the battery in the apartment." So I was lugging my camera around the entire day without any power and wasn't able to take any pictures. Wasted. Another one of the "bumping into glass door" sort of story to tell...
The incessant winter weather inducing eating should stop right about now. Don't think going back with a bigger waistline is going to help so I shall put a stop to all the temptations!
The cold air seemed to have cleared the head. Even if it's freezing out there, some thoughts were warm enough to keep the spirits up. Some voices are comforting but what it brings may be unequally husky. The legs kept going at an increasing speed, the body is unsure of the steps ahead, the heart wants to go, the head knows it's rocky, the roads aren't readily paved, reminding oneself to have faith that the steam roller will even out the roads and warm the hands needed to drive the machine. The roads ahead needs to be paved with caution and loads of TLC. One day, we will have 21 elephants walk on it just like how people started to believe in the Brooklyn Bridge. Like any roads or bridges, there will be days of heavy traffic or no traffic but as long as the roads are functioning in both directions, this road will not cease to function. When will the roads be opened for traffic?
The incessant winter weather inducing eating should stop right about now. Don't think going back with a bigger waistline is going to help so I shall put a stop to all the temptations!
The cold air seemed to have cleared the head. Even if it's freezing out there, some thoughts were warm enough to keep the spirits up. Some voices are comforting but what it brings may be unequally husky. The legs kept going at an increasing speed, the body is unsure of the steps ahead, the heart wants to go, the head knows it's rocky, the roads aren't readily paved, reminding oneself to have faith that the steam roller will even out the roads and warm the hands needed to drive the machine. The roads ahead needs to be paved with caution and loads of TLC. One day, we will have 21 elephants walk on it just like how people started to believe in the Brooklyn Bridge. Like any roads or bridges, there will be days of heavy traffic or no traffic but as long as the roads are functioning in both directions, this road will not cease to function. When will the roads be opened for traffic?
Friday, December 21, 2007
South Street Seaport
I have got to admit that I'm darn useless and I think I'm suffering from mild hypothermia. It's freezing out there but serve me right, I chose the open air touristy bus seats in order to get a better view. I haven't quite learnt my lesson from yesterday and got myself frozen up all over again today. For two days, on my way back, I had to stop at Bloomingdale's which is just a block away to walk around in order for me to regain some body heat and hopefully my limbs won't freeze up again.
Was at South Street Seaport today. When I bought the online tickets for the Gray Line earlier this week, I thought the tour included my trip to Statue of Liberty so that's darn cool isn't it. Stupid me, when asked if I wanna do cruise or whatnot said, oh cruise, thinking that that's the Circle Line that brings me to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Within minutes of receiving my tickets, I came to realise that I have asked for the wrong trip. I could have told the lady but my skin is so thin, I just walked off. So i ended up paying another 12 bucks to get on the circle line which luckily, was minimal cost. Due to time constraints, I couldn't go on the cruise yesterday. So I took the whole Downtown Loop again to get to South Street Seaport and went on the cruise. So I actually got pretty close to our green lady in 2 days consecutively. I'm not that touristy!!! So I paid for 12 extra bucks to see the same thing all over again but this time, I couldn't get onto the island. Which is also a blessing because that gift shop just seem to encourage you to swipe your credit cards without thinking. Upon reaching South Street Seaport, I was reluctant to go on the cruise so I happily went for lunch a found A FOODCOURT. Anything below 10 bucks for lunch is cheap here I guess so managed to get myself what I reckon as decent lunch in New York. Sat down beside this Japanese girl, Yumi and we started a very long chat. Then I felt that she might have different preferences, what she might be Jem and Twiggy's kinda girl (if you know what I mean), so I made my grand exit and left for my cruise. All in all, I have met several single female travellers during this trip so it was kinda fun speaking to them. Over at the MET the other day, chatted with this girl, Kelly from Oregon, while waiting for coat check, was sweet enough to show me pictures of her trip.
Back to South Street Seaport, I saw Victoria's Secret!!! The candy looking stuffs were irresistable but I have got to pull myself back. Frankly, the choices there were limited so didn't get to buy alot. Yes, I did bought some. But I will find a bigger store to go crazy over. On my way back, I was so tempted to walk into Banana Republic. I know I'll go berserk in there so I restrained myself from stepping in. The dress in the display window - GORGEOUS! Oh and when I was trying to get my body temperature back to normal over at Bloomingdale's on Lexington Ave, I saw this absolutely beautiful, classy dress. I was thinking even if it's above what I'd pay for a very good dress, I might consider buying it. When I saw the price tag, I was horrified. I think it was 859 USD. Well, if the big one is in, I'll go swipe that one off my list. But knowing myself, I'd never muster enough courage to do that. Besides, I will have my BBK waiting for me when I finally get my car. Car before dresses. Car before shoes. Car before bags. I'm going nuts. I wish I could go all SHOES, BAGS, DRESSES, right about NOW! Spending money in New York can be so brainless. And I haven't even got to Macy's!!!
For you folks at home or whereever you are, here are some pictures from today...
The Brooklyn Bridge with Manhattan Bridge in the background.
This picture is solely for Breyton. See the entire piece of land, it's a major helipad. There were like 10 helis on it and it seems like it could take another 200 more. the 10 helis barely took up any space at all on the thing.
The only free thing in New York. The ferry trip to Staten Island.
The US Hokkien Association. They're everywhere. They even have a something Fujianese Church. Hurhurhur...
Last one just for laughs... I really love the M&M ads here... (Think: King Kong)
Was at South Street Seaport today. When I bought the online tickets for the Gray Line earlier this week, I thought the tour included my trip to Statue of Liberty so that's darn cool isn't it. Stupid me, when asked if I wanna do cruise or whatnot said, oh cruise, thinking that that's the Circle Line that brings me to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Within minutes of receiving my tickets, I came to realise that I have asked for the wrong trip. I could have told the lady but my skin is so thin, I just walked off. So i ended up paying another 12 bucks to get on the circle line which luckily, was minimal cost. Due to time constraints, I couldn't go on the cruise yesterday. So I took the whole Downtown Loop again to get to South Street Seaport and went on the cruise. So I actually got pretty close to our green lady in 2 days consecutively. I'm not that touristy!!! So I paid for 12 extra bucks to see the same thing all over again but this time, I couldn't get onto the island. Which is also a blessing because that gift shop just seem to encourage you to swipe your credit cards without thinking. Upon reaching South Street Seaport, I was reluctant to go on the cruise so I happily went for lunch a found A FOODCOURT. Anything below 10 bucks for lunch is cheap here I guess so managed to get myself what I reckon as decent lunch in New York. Sat down beside this Japanese girl, Yumi and we started a very long chat. Then I felt that she might have different preferences, what she might be Jem and Twiggy's kinda girl (if you know what I mean), so I made my grand exit and left for my cruise. All in all, I have met several single female travellers during this trip so it was kinda fun speaking to them. Over at the MET the other day, chatted with this girl, Kelly from Oregon, while waiting for coat check, was sweet enough to show me pictures of her trip.
Back to South Street Seaport, I saw Victoria's Secret!!! The candy looking stuffs were irresistable but I have got to pull myself back. Frankly, the choices there were limited so didn't get to buy alot. Yes, I did bought some. But I will find a bigger store to go crazy over. On my way back, I was so tempted to walk into Banana Republic. I know I'll go berserk in there so I restrained myself from stepping in. The dress in the display window - GORGEOUS! Oh and when I was trying to get my body temperature back to normal over at Bloomingdale's on Lexington Ave, I saw this absolutely beautiful, classy dress. I was thinking even if it's above what I'd pay for a very good dress, I might consider buying it. When I saw the price tag, I was horrified. I think it was 859 USD. Well, if the big one is in, I'll go swipe that one off my list. But knowing myself, I'd never muster enough courage to do that. Besides, I will have my BBK waiting for me when I finally get my car. Car before dresses. Car before shoes. Car before bags. I'm going nuts. I wish I could go all SHOES, BAGS, DRESSES, right about NOW! Spending money in New York can be so brainless. And I haven't even got to Macy's!!!
For you folks at home or whereever you are, here are some pictures from today...
The Brooklyn Bridge with Manhattan Bridge in the background.
This picture is solely for Breyton. See the entire piece of land, it's a major helipad. There were like 10 helis on it and it seems like it could take another 200 more. the 10 helis barely took up any space at all on the thing.
The only free thing in New York. The ferry trip to Staten Island.
The US Hokkien Association. They're everywhere. They even have a something Fujianese Church. Hurhurhur...
Last one just for laughs... I really love the M&M ads here... (Think: King Kong)
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Downtown
So exhausted from the downtown + Brooklyn hop on and hop off tour. I still have no one to help me take pictures and I'm going to repeat the downtown town again and this time, I'll be going uptown. But the uptown won't excite me as much now cuz I'm explored quite a few places. Thought I'd share some sights...
Most of these places I haven't been in there and explore them but will do so in the coming week.
M&M's World. How cool... Melts in your mouth...
This Toys'R'Us is so huge, they even have a ferris wheel in it!
You need a button?
General Post Office right opposite Madison Square Garden which is neither a square or garden...
Still haven't decided if I wanna check this out... Vertigo...
Yes, you've seen this in postcards, I know...
But have you seen this?
That is probably the only picture with me inside to prove that, I was really there. I didn't just buy the postcards!!! Then again, did I superimpose that? Go figure!
Most of these places I haven't been in there and explore them but will do so in the coming week.
M&M's World. How cool... Melts in your mouth...
This Toys'R'Us is so huge, they even have a ferris wheel in it!
You need a button?
General Post Office right opposite Madison Square Garden which is neither a square or garden...
Still haven't decided if I wanna check this out... Vertigo...
Yes, you've seen this in postcards, I know...
But have you seen this?
That is probably the only picture with me inside to prove that, I was really there. I didn't just buy the postcards!!! Then again, did I superimpose that? Go figure!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Keep Walking
A day of endless walking and finally I'm back. I'm missing the iSqueeze in my room. I never knew I had flat feet until I met this podistrist at the wakeboarding shop few months back. So now I know my pain can be attributed to some known factor but then again, it never quite deterred me from sports or excessive walking. Maybe I just have a much higher tolerance for pain. Talking about pain, my shoulders were aching and my feet were sore but I still made myself walked from 88th down to 60th street and that is quite a long way. And being the ghay kiang person, I bought drinks and magazines on 70 something street (high 7s) and lugged it back. My fingers were cold and breaking off and I have to admit, I wasn't very bright. I was so counting down the streets as the numbers get smaller.
Went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) today. And yes, I kept walking. Took me about 3.5 hours which is considered very fast. Most people spend an entire day there but see, I don't have anyone to discuss the work with me nor to even take pictures with so I kept walking and camera whoring everything except myself, very much against the advice of Fatshark Guru but hey, my skin quite thin ok and I do look weird taking pictures of myself!
In Central Park... The Jackie Kennedy Reservoir...
Finally got myself the prepaid phone card only to find out that near where Marsk's, there's an AT&T. Just round the corner!!! WTH! At least, I'm walked more than half of Lexington Ave.
New York's been nice so far but given less than 48 hours, I already know that this is not a place I can live in. Firstly, I didn't know how much I miss Singapore's weather until I got here. It's funny how in such weather, laksa would be the perfect dinner but instead, we have it in hot sweaty tropical Singapore. I've always loved the cold but this is a little too much for comfort. Having said that, today's weather is almost perfect. No doubt it is a puny point away from freezing, the sun made it seem alot more habitable but such happiness is short-lived, by 4 plus, the sky is starting to turn really dark.
It's still early but I'm so sleepy...
Went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) today. And yes, I kept walking. Took me about 3.5 hours which is considered very fast. Most people spend an entire day there but see, I don't have anyone to discuss the work with me nor to even take pictures with so I kept walking and camera whoring everything except myself, very much against the advice of Fatshark Guru but hey, my skin quite thin ok and I do look weird taking pictures of myself!
In Central Park... The Jackie Kennedy Reservoir...
Finally got myself the prepaid phone card only to find out that near where Marsk's, there's an AT&T. Just round the corner!!! WTH! At least, I'm walked more than half of Lexington Ave.
New York's been nice so far but given less than 48 hours, I already know that this is not a place I can live in. Firstly, I didn't know how much I miss Singapore's weather until I got here. It's funny how in such weather, laksa would be the perfect dinner but instead, we have it in hot sweaty tropical Singapore. I've always loved the cold but this is a little too much for comfort. Having said that, today's weather is almost perfect. No doubt it is a puny point away from freezing, the sun made it seem alot more habitable but such happiness is short-lived, by 4 plus, the sky is starting to turn really dark.
It's still early but I'm so sleepy...
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Lost and Overslept in New York
The estimated time of arrival to New York JFK was supposed to be around 9ish. By the time I left the customs, it was about 1am.
The plane had to stop over at Anchorage because some old man from China got either a stroke or heart attack. The wife was screaming and even when we were at Anchorage, the wife was still hesitant about getting down and you know, these people are possible illegal immigrants. The paremedics had to reassure her that her foot is already on US grounds so no to worry. Here a short clip on the commotion in the plane when the paramedics cam on board. Nothing juicy but well... (Due to my technical limitations, no video is up just yet... Stay tuned.)
Our friend waiting impatiently for me and was grumbling about how he has finished two magazines from back to back and I haven't arrive. Well, it's not my fault. Then again, I forgot his address and the customs had to go out and shout for him, I still owe him an "act-cute + apologetic" smile.
It's like 4pm New York time and I just woke up not too long ago. Going to get my butt of this chair and find my way around. Apparently, my plans to wander around the MET is useless. Will try wake up earlier tomorrow...
Now what shall I do... First, get a prepaid card, but where? I'm so lost!
The plane had to stop over at Anchorage because some old man from China got either a stroke or heart attack. The wife was screaming and even when we were at Anchorage, the wife was still hesitant about getting down and you know, these people are possible illegal immigrants. The paremedics had to reassure her that her foot is already on US grounds so no to worry. Here a short clip on the commotion in the plane when the paramedics cam on board. Nothing juicy but well... (Due to my technical limitations, no video is up just yet... Stay tuned.)
Our friend waiting impatiently for me and was grumbling about how he has finished two magazines from back to back and I haven't arrive. Well, it's not my fault. Then again, I forgot his address and the customs had to go out and shout for him, I still owe him an "act-cute + apologetic" smile.It's like 4pm New York time and I just woke up not too long ago. Going to get my butt of this chair and find my way around. Apparently, my plans to wander around the MET is useless. Will try wake up earlier tomorrow...
Now what shall I do... First, get a prepaid card, but where? I'm so lost!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
一眼瞬間
Were you talking about this song?
白茫茫的星光 灑在長長路上
想念的冰涼 你知道嗎
淺淺的微笑 深似海的眼光
突然掀起我 滔天的巨浪
妳相信嗎 這是命嗎
這次我們放棄抵抗
那怕擁抱 在身上 劃下深深的傷
只要看你一眼一瞬間 哪怕是最後畫面
我的世界 因為愛過而完美 誰都不該離太遠
只要看你一眼一瞬間 足夠我熬過千年
我不後悔 愛若讓末日提前
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
如果相愛是錯
錯過又算什麼
這一次我們 抵死不放手
往彼此的心裡跳 跳到天荒地老
Currently transiting in Hong Kong International Airport, found a comfy space and set up "camp" here. The only things short - the fire and the tent. I'm waiting for this black guy to wake up who's taking the seat in front of me. Not a very good idea to be wearing white pants and be sitting on the ground. But hack it, this is the only power point I've found so far and I'm not going to explore with bags that weigh a tonne. My flight's is in another 3 hours' time so I'd better make myself comfortable. Ok, not a very good idea because my thigh is burning under the laptop! Obviously, not designed to be a good "laptop".
My flight started out rather rough. I usually do an early check in online ebing the kiasu Singaorean that I am so that I'll get the seat I want. I even had to make a detour on Friday just to check myself in early. So when I wobbled all the way down the aisle to my seat bearing in mind that I was carrying a shitload of stuffs, to my horror, I saw two kids sitting on my 55K. Then the Mom, did not even try to be polite, just took it for granted that I will swap my seats with her. "My whole family leh and you only one person, cannot change meh?" I went, "what?". I wasn't given much time to react... Still in a daze, the "not so bright stewardess" came along and asked if I could change to be seated in the middle of a pile of people. I told her I would if you give me a similar seat, window front row seat, otherwise I'm just terribly sorry. The stewardess just turned to tell the lady and said, "sorry but this passenger don't want to move." I'm sure there's a better way she could phrase that. Airhead! (Pun intended in everyway!)
The family started to speak in hokkien thinking that I don't freaking understand and needless to say, they spoke about everything bad they could say about me and they felt that they were talking to a wall. BUT I WAS STILL IN SHOCK??!! I just put on my sunglasses, pretended to look cool and ignored them, as if I've transformed with a cold heartless creature. Which essentially I did, depending on which perspective you're looking from. I knew I was being a bit of a fussy pot but I will not allow myself to feel uncomfortable on a flight because I do get motion sickness very easily and I'm not going to risk that especially when I still have 20 solid hours of flight to go. Tough cookie eh?
The Mom sat beside me and the whole trip, she made life really difficult for me. She was blasting about me in Hokkien, her fats were overflowing and her hands were constantly on my arm rest. I was so afraid I didn't even dared to watch my in flight entertainment because I had to lift the screen behind her calf. Naturally, I will need her to ask her to excuse her legs. After the meal, there was a bit of a musical chair and the little boy eventually sat beside me. I slowly tried bribe him with Toberone, peanuts and candies. When he was complaining of thirst after the nuts, I even got him coke. And we chatted about everything from cars to his favourite colours and within 30 minutes, we were best of friends. Smarty as I always am, I was trying to appease the father through him. You should have seen how angry he was when I refused to change seats. He could have killed me with a pinch!
The little boy told me he's going to Disneyland and I exclaimed and said that I've never ever been to Disneyland and he should thank his Mom and Dad because they worked very hard to afford such a holiday for him. Instantly, he snuggled up to his Dad and thank him. Such a sweet kid and of course, the Dad soften and smiled at me. But I genuinely feel kids should learn to be grateful and not take things for granted. Holidays are not a must for parents to provide and they look every bit like the average middle class people (not a criticism, just stating a fact and opinion) and a holiday to them must be a huge cost, not mentioning that they have 4 kids in tow and a Grandma. I'm actually glad that I made him make his Dad's day though. We all don't thank our parents enough. Even for myself, I usually just stuff some extra cash over the usual insurance payment amount for my Dad but have never verbally expressed the gratitude.
Another 18 hours before New York City and my bones are already shattering to bits. I need a tempur!
I miss the face that I missed to see this morning...
白茫茫的星光 灑在長長路上
想念的冰涼 你知道嗎
淺淺的微笑 深似海的眼光
突然掀起我 滔天的巨浪
妳相信嗎 這是命嗎
這次我們放棄抵抗
那怕擁抱 在身上 劃下深深的傷
只要看你一眼一瞬間 哪怕是最後畫面
我的世界 因為愛過而完美 誰都不該離太遠
只要看你一眼一瞬間 足夠我熬過千年
我不後悔 愛若讓末日提前
我們要一起 好好迎接那句點
如果相愛是錯
錯過又算什麼
這一次我們 抵死不放手
往彼此的心裡跳 跳到天荒地老
Currently transiting in Hong Kong International Airport, found a comfy space and set up "camp" here. The only things short - the fire and the tent. I'm waiting for this black guy to wake up who's taking the seat in front of me. Not a very good idea to be wearing white pants and be sitting on the ground. But hack it, this is the only power point I've found so far and I'm not going to explore with bags that weigh a tonne. My flight's is in another 3 hours' time so I'd better make myself comfortable. Ok, not a very good idea because my thigh is burning under the laptop! Obviously, not designed to be a good "laptop".
My flight started out rather rough. I usually do an early check in online ebing the kiasu Singaorean that I am so that I'll get the seat I want. I even had to make a detour on Friday just to check myself in early. So when I wobbled all the way down the aisle to my seat bearing in mind that I was carrying a shitload of stuffs, to my horror, I saw two kids sitting on my 55K. Then the Mom, did not even try to be polite, just took it for granted that I will swap my seats with her. "My whole family leh and you only one person, cannot change meh?" I went, "what?". I wasn't given much time to react... Still in a daze, the "not so bright stewardess" came along and asked if I could change to be seated in the middle of a pile of people. I told her I would if you give me a similar seat, window front row seat, otherwise I'm just terribly sorry. The stewardess just turned to tell the lady and said, "sorry but this passenger don't want to move." I'm sure there's a better way she could phrase that. Airhead! (Pun intended in everyway!)
The family started to speak in hokkien thinking that I don't freaking understand and needless to say, they spoke about everything bad they could say about me and they felt that they were talking to a wall. BUT I WAS STILL IN SHOCK??!! I just put on my sunglasses, pretended to look cool and ignored them, as if I've transformed with a cold heartless creature. Which essentially I did, depending on which perspective you're looking from. I knew I was being a bit of a fussy pot but I will not allow myself to feel uncomfortable on a flight because I do get motion sickness very easily and I'm not going to risk that especially when I still have 20 solid hours of flight to go. Tough cookie eh?
The Mom sat beside me and the whole trip, she made life really difficult for me. She was blasting about me in Hokkien, her fats were overflowing and her hands were constantly on my arm rest. I was so afraid I didn't even dared to watch my in flight entertainment because I had to lift the screen behind her calf. Naturally, I will need her to ask her to excuse her legs. After the meal, there was a bit of a musical chair and the little boy eventually sat beside me. I slowly tried bribe him with Toberone, peanuts and candies. When he was complaining of thirst after the nuts, I even got him coke. And we chatted about everything from cars to his favourite colours and within 30 minutes, we were best of friends. Smarty as I always am, I was trying to appease the father through him. You should have seen how angry he was when I refused to change seats. He could have killed me with a pinch!
The little boy told me he's going to Disneyland and I exclaimed and said that I've never ever been to Disneyland and he should thank his Mom and Dad because they worked very hard to afford such a holiday for him. Instantly, he snuggled up to his Dad and thank him. Such a sweet kid and of course, the Dad soften and smiled at me. But I genuinely feel kids should learn to be grateful and not take things for granted. Holidays are not a must for parents to provide and they look every bit like the average middle class people (not a criticism, just stating a fact and opinion) and a holiday to them must be a huge cost, not mentioning that they have 4 kids in tow and a Grandma. I'm actually glad that I made him make his Dad's day though. We all don't thank our parents enough. Even for myself, I usually just stuff some extra cash over the usual insurance payment amount for my Dad but have never verbally expressed the gratitude.
Another 18 hours before New York City and my bones are already shattering to bits. I need a tempur!
I miss the face that I missed to see this morning...
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