young and sweet, only seventeen

Sorry I’ve been blogging so little lately, i just concluded a 3-day temp job at Ang Mo Kio NCS Hub. Truth be told, i was literally being paid to do nothing. I took 2 hour lunch breaks where i finished half of Bourdain’s ‘the nasty bits’, and would have probably stayed longer if i didn’t have the nagging feeling of guilt. Simple job, just some admin stuff and i taught my manager video conferencing via skype. We also discussed australia and the education system there during extended coffee breaks. I’m surprised that i actually had no problem at all to wake up at 7am. I thought i would be grumpy and miserable, but i was actually up and ready to go before the alarm went off. s h o c k in g s t u f f . 

The nasty bits is really such an amazing book, Bourdain’s ability to describe in SUCH colourful and spirited language is just captivating. I did not want to stop reading, alas 2 hour breaks would certainly be quite frowned upon. Cannot push it. i will share share when i finish the book!

Speaking of amazing, did anyone catch the men’s semis of verdasco and nadal yesterday? OMG IT WAS SUPERB. Nothing like i’ve ever seen before, the full 5 hours and 14 mins of it was just breathtaking. Their atheletism really commendable and i felt that should have been the finals. I can’t imagine the finals being of a higher standard than that really. I watched the until the 3rd set, and then went out for dinner, came back, and they were still at it. Unbelievable stuff. 

Well, I’ve got 3 weeks left. SO FAST! I’ve been very very excited to go back, but somehow as the dates get closer, i’ve been having a bit of mixed feelings. I just got so darn comfortable in my humble abode, and now i have to transport myself 1084923820miles away from my friends, parents and familiarity of things. Ohwells. 

Time for a short nap before i catch JJ at novena, maybe for the last time in a long while!

HAPPY (NIU) YEAR

Me: Papa you pick me in half an hour i go pluck my eyebrows ok?
P: okok no probs
half an hour later…
P: woah your eyebrows look so nice now ah, very neat and all..
Me: ermm. all the shops closed so i couldnt do it anywhere, in the end i just walk around
P: oh.

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I painstakingly decided to try smth diff with my eye makeup tonight, armed with white glitter liner and all, and i thought a did a pretty decent job, until my niece, looking quite intensely at me said,

“why your eyes so black ah”

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2 lessons learnt today. NEVER attempt to carry out some facial grooming of sorts the day before CNY because no shops will be open! At least not in novena anyway. Only 2 manicure shops were open, but they didnt offer eyebrow trimming, and they were very very busy. Secondly, kids are very honest, sometimes too honest. Haha. 

How does one try to lose some weight during CNY? I think its impossible really. Reunion dinner, followed by lunches at respective families, and then more visitings. FOOD FOOD FOOD. I’m going to stay away from the tarts and the ba kwa, which i love the most, but i have to regain my pride (shed some fat) before i head back to melbourne, where my fridge will be stocked with tim tams and lemon fingers. YUMS!

I’ve got EXACTLY 4 weeks before i head back to melbourne. Back to a new crib, and once again i’ve to adjust to not seeing my family, to a new environment, to erratic weather and to writing dreadful essays. The new year brings new adventures yeah!

Dexter dexter awaits. I’m abso addicted to watching the most morbid series to date. I think he’s the cause of my insomniac tendencies.

theatre of dreams

I think man united can do it! VIDIC, my homeboy was shweeeeeet yesterday!

I’m so broke, someone suggested i look for a job at macs. haha sounds qute sad ah. I think maybe i get slightly more allowance than they pay at macs, so that wont do. And smelling of french fries everyday, i don’t think i could take it. OHWELLS, 6 more weeks to melb, can’t wait!

In the meantime, i’m going to be upbeat about my last few weeks here, whether i get a job or not, i’ll try to make the most of it.

1. Spend time with the folks
2. Hang around novena and chill more
3. Learn to make chinese carrot cake
4. Mambo with the girls
5. Alter and dryclean

POSITIVITY is the way to go! Maybe if i keep telling myself that, i won’t feel so useless. haha.

Ticket is booked for 23rd Feb. This time around, i’ve got a 40kg allowance, and i doubt i’m even going to bring that much.

The girls which makes me hahahahappie!

We had a chocolate buffet at the Fullerton.

I’m still thinking about the passionfruit chocolate slice which was purrrrfect.

I met one of my dad’s client from sydney over drinks at new asia bar and learnt that when he doesn’t spend his time working, he’s on the race tracks vrooom vrooming. Quite cool ah, i’ve never met such an avid racer before, and he invited me to watch his race when he comes down to melb! His eyes lit up when we talked about cars and bikes, kinda like when we girls start talking about shoes and boys.

Yesterday, i also realised that i don’t like foie gras (goose liver) all that much, unless its pâté-d. YUMMY korean lunch tmr, meeting the roomies at night and mambo on wed, can’t wait! Now, will someone please drop money on the floor so that i can pick it up! haha okay, i’m kidding (or maybe not!)

Alrighty, time for dinner. I see really pretty lights shining from where my old house used to be.

spare me

You know, if there is one pertinent reason to accelerate my yearning to head back to melbourne, it would be my parents. I love them, but sometimes, i could strangle them as well. ARGH. My mother, the resident nagger, can seriously drive me up mount everest with her constant naggings over the most basic things, i shall spare you the nitty gritty

I think maybe i’m grumpy cos i really MISS NANDOS AND KIM CHI TRAY. Quite badly i tell you.

wrapping up

I’m quite excited about the NY. Whatever trials and tribulations which i might encounter, i do hope that i would be able to overcome. Every year, has no doubt changed and shaped the person that I am today, and being 21, is quite a milestone, in itself. I don’t think i mind growing older, age is but a number after all, but i do feel a greater sense of responsibility towards my folks, my friends and so on. It is, definitely not a bad thing. 

Making resolutions is something i don’t really set out to do much, however, i think this year i would set some reasonable things i would like to do for 2009, nothing lofty or overly demanding, but essential enough to remind myself that life is precious, and that time should not be taken for granted.

1. be contented. it’s not a excuse for slacking or substandard work, however being overly competitive or envious of others is not the best traits to have. living for yourself is important. (also, stop hinting to my dad that a mini/beetle is my ideal ride, haha)

2. taking care of my body. eating well (i do) and exercising (i don’t)

3. making time for the people who matter

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Not unrealistic yes? 

This recession has brought about much uncertainties as i read of millions of people losing their jobs and their financial capabilities to take care of their family. I was telling sfee that actually for the younger lot with lesser bill burdens and household responsibilities, it can actually be a good time to just take a break from things. I mean, why not? Take this time to reflect, and to do things which you could not do while you were holding a 9-6 job. For example, have a peaceful breakfast at the botanics, go for tea with your girlfriends, go catch a movie, chill at sentosa when its dead during weekdays. Get my drift? We don’t have to live the cookie cutter life that our environment demands of us. 

I guess that’s the difference between a student and an adult with a full time job. It’s difficult to enjoy life to the fullest once a career enters into the picture! Nevertheless, i know of quite a few people who love their jobs soooooo much, they become happy and proud workaholics! How oxymoronic is that! 

I’m deviating a bit. Last night i spent Dec 32nd with the girls, and I’m quite certain the corridor of M Hotel reverberated with our alcohol induced chortles. My mind is still ringing with some of the funnnnniest of things we did/said last night!! 

CHEERS! To an awesome start, middle and end of 2009! Remember to capture the best moments on print or in memory and move on from mistakes made! 

Most popular xmas’08 present?
Everyone in my family unknowingly got each other chocolate fondue sets. haha well great minds think alike yeah?

 

Lovelovelove and kisses,
Lish