12:05 PM | Monday, November 28, 2011 | Link
Dredge
Back from kukup and the slacking did me real good but the experience was far from what i expected. Should have done some googling before the trip to prevent myself from having expectations which were too high and painting too rosy pictures for myself.Dredge
Basically, we were living in bungalows which were on stilts submerged in water, we could see the seabed when the tide receded. And it was a horrific experience, with all the visible rubbish and plastic bags. Not forgetting that the so-called "sewage system" is to link the toilet bowls and basins to the sea -_-
I practically jumped into the bed heh. Always wanted to have a double-decker bed since damn super long ago when I was pooped into earth, but my mum wouldn't allow. But after the stay, I guess it was just my fascination with it that made me want it so badly. It's not that great actually.
Guess it applies for loads of things. I always tell myself: ZOMG that pair of earpieces is SOOO NICE! so the story warps from, I WANT that earpiece to... I NEED that earpiece. And when I finally get it, the thrill just dissipates.
Kinda explains my current situation now since my creative earpieces turned faulty. Using some ultra fail fake beats my mum purchased from China. -.- The origin sorta explains everything.
I NEED
And it's really true: once you're used to good quality sound, the old ones really suck. And I miss noise-cancelling ones. Shall go on my earpiece hunt again, though I'm deliberating over whether to buy the same one again. It's on sale! But it still isn't that cheap anyway -_-
Back from my rant....
The disparity between the bungalows and "common houses" where the locals stayed was so huge that it took me a while to come to terms with it. The feelings i felt then were pretty similar to those that i felt when i went for the Vietnam OCIP trip - the sense of bitter unfairness with a tinge of helplessness.
So the first day at the chalet started off with a mahjong session which took an excruciatingly long period of 30 minutes to set up. The missing tiles and the recollections of how to start the game etc....
Dinner was bbq and the food was awesome, despite a few hiccups here and there. It was only till they cleared the tables that i was in for another shock. The people in-charge of the place just threw the leftover food in the river, and the sight was revolting.
Nevertheless, there would always be good memories to offset the bad. Coconut pudding was (Y).
And we lighted up a 'kongming lantern' and sent it drifting up in the sky~
set off firecrackers for the first time, or rather, WATCH people set them off.
The effects werent that good cos we didn't purchase the big ones to have the same effects as those set off during national day. Ended the night by slacking at the karaoke room (:
The next day started with some good morning exercise at the mangrove farm. Walking in the humid weather is NO JOKE for someone of disgusting stamina man.
Rare scenery from a particularly good angle
Crossing the suspension bridge was pretty .... novel
After the trip, I realised that I have a phobia of places that (barely) have railings or handles or worse still, NONE AT ALL. I'll just be really afraid that I fall off, even though the pavement is fairly wide. #themanysecretsofmine
It's weird, really. People have phobia of heights, of water, of backstabbers, of sweat, of other more reasonable things, but mine is -.- Okay, the last 2 examples aren't exactly normal, but my bro's classmate (WHO IS A GUY) is actually afraid of sweating -.- That's dumb IMO.
And the building where you can oversee the entire mangrove, which isn't actually very scenic or worth the effort LOL.
The 5-storey high worth of staircases I climbed to reach to the top of the sightseeing spot.
FINALLYY... at the top. Can't believe I was feeling slightly tired -.-
The week break from training will kill all the stamina I barely gained during the past few weeks.
Had a pleasant surprise when i saw meng at the fish farm (: caught up a lil and dang, i wna a meet-up soon! Even though i dont think it's exactly VERY POSSIBLE aye.

The tide was extrenely high after lunch so part of the streets was flooded. Had to walk a fair bit of distance barefooted but it was quite a novel experience i must say! Wonder how the ppl in southern thailand survive -_-
Hate it when things are dripping wet +-+
Shopped at JB for a few hours, had dinner and it was home sweet home (:
Overall, it wasnt that much of a slacking trip that i expected, but it was some quality family time spent. By being away from my gadgets, internet and TAIWANESE DRAMAS, i'm forced to be actually more aware about the environment and the surrounding people.
As cliche as it sounds, regrets and sudden realizations after things and friendships slowly slip away often come by too late.
10:23 AM | Monday, November 21, 2011 | Link
When the sun comes down
glad u came just happened to flash through my head and yep, it has been one of my favourite songs the past few days. When the sun comes down
Anyway I got my new line and new phone! Like finally... There goes the days where I have to practically ration my texts or pay my dad when I exceed my texts heh.
Gonna go off for a family trip over the weekends. Feeling pretty excited although the place is pathetic malaysia heh. Was having the occassional bantering this morning and the cosy feeling felt so gud. I guess it takes alot of effort to maintain the r/s. Relationships were never possible one-sided and it applies for all kinds of relationships really....
My parents tried really hard to narrow the age gap between us by granting us more freedom and learning some lingo.? The attempt should really be applauded although sometimes there will really be hilarious jokes.
Like how LOL stands for lots of love, like seriously! And how any song on the radio would be by lady gaga or bruno mars. And the ultimate failed cold jokes which can be pretty ermbarrassing at times since no1 reacts positively.
My mum's occassional criticism also keeps me grounded and can be pretty entertaining ,at times. Of course it is not enough to make me feel bloody shitty about myself.
Life is pretty much a mundane routine now. More time for myself and catching up w friends before the hectic Y6 life overwhelms me ttm. And i hope no one would be such an ultimate loser as to pon orientation cos that would be really dumb and pathetic -.-
Sometimes, people are more selfish than what they would like themselves to be.
10:34 PM | Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | Link
Revived
Revived

That relatively shiny wallpaper was kupped from somewhere online.
Feeling really tired now. Tired to my bones.
Just had 4 hours of training and dang, I really need to get my fitness back.
Tmr marks the last day of PW with the GPF Filing.
And I'll bury my head in the books I borrowed :) Feels extremely surreal when you just realised that you have been absorbed into another world for an unexpected period of few hours!
Wheesung's Even If You Get Hurt is stuck in my head now. Spammed some of his songs just now. It's realllyyy lag, but I like non mainstream music :)
Joshua Radin's I Rather Be with You would be one.
Sounding pretty incoherent now. Not feeling extremely high or anything, a good sleep would probably do me some good. Gonna headstart tomorrow with breakfast w my dad :) And hopefully I am motivated enough to get a good workout in the afternoon.
8:44 PM | Thursday, November 10, 2011 | Link
A newer beginning
And yes, PW has come to an end yay.A newer beginning
It wasn't as mind-boggling or mentally exhaustive as I expected (thank god for it), I guess cos our group practically mugged Q&A and we hardcored for 3 consecutive days. But it ended so quickly that I have yet to come to terms tht it has already ended! The surreal feeling of satisfaction is beyond description and I can only say that I'll miss STEPHANIE's aunty's food! Doing PW at her house is like entering a restaurant. We have lunch, tea, dinner and supper. Not to forget the endless flow of drinks and her mum's constant enquiring if we want more food. I love it when people fuss over me hahah. Guess the small girl in me hasn't exactly died off yet.
Few days ago was my sis's birthday. Happy belated one sis!
This pic quality is kinda bad I just realised. :/
Haven't gotten her anything yet and have no idea what to get her too.
Close friends would know how I don't really see the significance of birthdays. I feel that day merely marks one's entry into the world. But anyway, I'll try matching the hype.
Tomorrow gonna be a day out, like finally! But I hafta be in a good mood and start smiling~
Sometimes, things are better left unsaid#
12:44 AM | Monday, November 07, 2011 | Link
Hi and Goodbye
I think the title is perfectly apt to describe the airport. A sense of nostalgia overwhelmed me when I stepped in T3 this morning, or rather, yesterday morning (considering that it's already 1 when I'm typing this). The last time I went there was to mug with a friend whose friendship I lost, and it sorta marked another experience, which I've no idea whether I should feel thankful for. The number of jokes it brings can sorta outweigh the creeps the occasional thoughts bring about.Hi and Goodbye
So anyway, we went to film @ the airport for PW, and we spent godly 5 hours for just a video that lasts for lesser an hour (without the transitions and all). Seriously, I have a new-found respect for directors and film-makers (Y)
Two random pix to push the next pic down. heeh
And my role.... was a freaking aunty. That is if I were to put it crudely and meanly. In a sugar-coated nice way, it's simply the mum of a kid.
So the shit kinda look like this......

Removed the link so there is NO WAY you can click on it to enlarge it. Reduced the size too. Sometimes I wonder why I even post this to begin with since I find it so gross, but it'd be funny 10 years down the road when I read this post again heh. I hope this blog stays alive till then, it'd be cool!
Just a snippet where we explain the character, so I happened to have the screenshot.
The entire-editing process was pure torture, and I have yet to finish editing them yet (someone kill me please). Kept cringing inside, but it made me think.
Am I going to look THAT shitty when I grow up, say 20 - 30 years later? One SIA stewardess looked back when she saw me dress up like this, I think cos my face didn't fit my dressing. I guess the only consolation is that my dressing explains what my character is, so I sorta achieved my aim?
But seeing the great difference in my appearance simply with a change in clothes, aunty bun and spoilt slanted specs with rims too small for my eyes, my resolve to stay fit and at least look presentable, was strengthened. I can't describe the sudden lack of confidence and how revolted I feel whenever I happened to walk past places where I could see slight reflections (which in this case is EVERYWHERE, since the airport is all full of glass -.- ). It may sound like an overreaction of sorts, but my really close friends will understand. It's not being superficial or self-obsessed.
SHO ANYWAY, if I were to be able to put my pride and all shit aside, filming was fun :)
I love the airport. It's crowded yet spacious; there is noise but everyone can find their quiet somewhere; people leave, but others embrace the return of those close to them. It's contradictions of sorts, but that's what makes it so unique.
And finally a PW group photo....
Kudos to Iz's dad who helped us take it. He is so hilarious that I found it hard to smile properly, without my mouth being too huge LOL.
Group mates whom I wouldn't get to know better if not for PWW..
Went to Steph's house at night to complete the work. And once again, her aunty cooked awesome food!
And her house is really pretty at night, not to forget the shimmering pool :) Gonna attack her pool again tonight heh
A lil sleepy now, gonna finish some vids before turning in.
A thought, why bother making empty promises?
and.... what's is JBB lolz. I've a feeling the first 2 letter is justin bieber, and then....?
10:11 PM | Tuesday, November 01, 2011 | Link
Memories are like snowflakes; unique and distinct, yet so unreachable
Back from PW, and am in an extremely good mood I've no idea why. Maybe it's cos I can slack my ass off tomorrow and have a day break from PW :)Memories are like snowflakes; unique and distinct, yet so unreachable
But I think most of the cause is cos my grandma came from Malaysia and she's really super cute and healthy! Gonna emulate her positive outlook of life. I always feel that there is this stage in life where you'll be drained of your energy since there is no longer any reason to stay competitive. Whether you want to admit it or not, competition keeps you alive.
Anyway, I felt the urge to blog but I couldn't find anything substantial. THEN I remembered I have yet to post the Korea pix. The sequence of the events this pic is sorta screwed cos this post is like, 11 months late?!
The feeling of browsing through the pix felt really good though. It's like retrieving long-term memory
DAY 1
Pretty plane~ Loved the fact that I had a window seat :)
Snoww. Dang, looking back at the pictures make me feel that Singapore is really humid and ugly :/
DAY 2
Kimchi was marvellous for the first few days. However, after the fourth day, i was SICK OF KIMCHI.
But I wished I had kimchi nowww :( I guess they're really right when they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder!
-love for food (Y) -
Gallery exhibition
DAY 3
The bear museum!
Still can't believe that some tinyweeny bears would cost soooo much. Talk about extravagant lifestyles and spending excessively on totally unnecessary stuff!
HA.HA.
Next was a climb on the hill which was really good exercise. Started panting when I reached the top -.-
The breezy weather sorta made the climb enjoyable, and it was then that I wished that was Singapore's weather! Singapore's weather is bloody humid and the stickiness you feel just makes you feel cranky and easily irritated.
HA. An act-demure pic. No wonder they say pictures deceive. The real scenario was that there was a strong gust of wind which almost blew my hat away.
Therefore, a more accurate depiction would be:
Visited a PIG farm. BIG BLACK PIGS. I think pink still suits pigs better.
Does this look like a toilet in any way?
Night pix
SNOW :)
Another reason to love nature. Nothing can replace its calming effect.