Thursday, September 28
Am so tired, but what a rather productive day. I woke up to Karen's call at 1210; we were supposed to meet at noon for a meeting.
In town. But I told them to go for lunch first and joined them only later. After yawning through coffee and a thorough discussion, I hauled myself back and proceeded to complete my paper. So that's one project meeting and one essay - and I'm fucking tired already.
Tomorrow I have to be at the airport at 0730. Why are all my flights at unearthly hours!?! To Phuket was at 0700, back to Singapore was at 0800. And now, I have a briefing at the airport at 0730. Faints. And I have sooo much work to do, I'm even contemplating lugging my laptop along with me, so that I can do my case study on Dimensional Fund Advisors. :[ :[ :[
I need some TLC. Keeping to the spirit of insane flight timings, I return on either the 2nd or the 3rd at 0500. I'm not too sure which, because I always get confused when flights straddle 2 different days. I hope someone picks me up, but I'll settle that later. I'm so zonked, but I'm still waiting for Liwern to return from her late-night movie so that I can borrow some sexy partying clothes. Then I'll either catch an early morning cab back home, pick up my stuff and get my dad to send me to the airport, or beg Lynn to send me home as soon as Liwern gets back.
Yes Shanghai, I'm coming to you. In my weary but glorious state.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
1:22 AM
Wednesday, September 27
Kata Beach
Laem Sing Beach
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
5:39 PM
So the real-time travelogue did not quite follow through. Lol, we were either too stoned, or too busy living the life. So in short, yes - we did make it to the beach after all! And on 2 days! :] Even though it seemed to be monsoon season at present. I conclude therefore, that we gained not glorious tans, but rather ten million pictures of us fooling around.
Now we're all back, to the realities of school. Only I have to face reality for 2 days before flying off again to Shanghai. I'm seriously stressed! How will I party when the back of my mind is spinning tales of ominous warnings? I have 3 projects, 3 mid-terms and a paper to write. Me think when I return, I will camp in my room, never to emerge until October the 7th. Which is the day of my Reproductive Health mid-terms, and also my darling brother's birthday.
But I'm joyful. Lol, because I have a brand new tattoo. And because I'm so in like! Remember what it's like? Every little smile and word makes your heart skip. Cheers everybody, to l-i-f-e! :]
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
5:08 PM
Sunday, September 24
WE FINALLY WENT TO THE BEACH TODAY!!
I finally got to wear one of the four pairs of shades I have bought so far!!
Nice? :]
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
8:12 PM
Lol. We've been in Phuket 2 days, and we haven't even seen the sea. I kid you not. Last night, we got stoned and after having lots of fun examining our dilated pupils, promptly fell asleep only to wake up past 1pm. We pulled open the curtains, stared woefully at the overcast sky - and decided to check out Phuket Town, in lieu of the original beach-hopping plan.
Haha to be honest, we didn't even actually make it down to the town centre; we kinda dropped by Thailand's answer to Carrefour - Big C - and spent the whole afternoon buying toiletries and exciting groceries, like banana-and-chocolate flavored Pocky. Then it was time for Isaac's Liverpool game and so merciless in the name of the driver, we all headed back to Patong. Where I kinda got carried away with shopping. (From now until the minute I get my tattoo, I'm not going to buy or eat anything. Haha.)
Oh! Did I mention Car Adventure part deux? We couldn't locate the button to get our gas fuel opening open. And part trois? We went way off this really curvy road; we could have all gotten killed if there was oncoming traffic. Lol, here's to keeping alive with the car until we all get home in one piece. Cheers! (Bottles of Spy wine waiting for us in the chiller!)
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
1:11 AM
Friday, September 22
I'm vacationing with 2 lovely *cough* geeks! Lol, Lynn and Isaac both brought their laptops; Lynn because she wanted to make full use of our guesthouse's wi-fi, and Isaac because he is Isaac Yee and he brings the goddamn laptop everywhere, just so that he can play games even at the beach!
I'm also vacationing with a trio of noctorious Zzzz Monsters. Lynn is still sleeping soundly, the alarm on her handphone going off every 5 minutes, not withstanding. Yes, we agreed that we'd nap till 7.30 Thai time - but I'm going to bet my last baht that the lovely couple next door are still in Zzzz Land. And as usual, I'm practically good to go. Lol. WAKE UP, GUYS! WAKE UP!! I NEED A MAI TAI NOW!!!!
Anyhow, I'm in a ludicrously good mood. Lol, I have had this cheesy smile planted on my face ever since, well ever since ever. Haha, I wonder how much more of my non-stop gushings about him my friends can take. I can't believe I'm even saying it, but just wishin' and hopin' gets me sooo goddamn high. Yes, this is the part where the bao emoticon comes into action again! Lol!! :]
Oh! The Couple is awake! Ok, now Lynn has no choice but to wake up. Read about our tales on the road on Lynn's [
blog] because we have appointed her the official real-time travelloguer. Lol, it wasn't even noon today when we had so many blogworthy moments - like our little wretched jeep and its miserable failings as a vehicular form of transport. (We have since swopped to a little funky Vios that I remember Britney Spears endorsing once upon a time.)
Til the next time I'm awake before everyone else;
I love you, you, you and you,
Amanda! :]
P.S. WE LOVE CHAA YEN!!!
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
9:22 PM
Notice: Off to Phuket with Lynn, Liwern and Isaac. Back on the 26th! :] Please text me if you miss me. Lol. Please holler if you think you are who I want you to be. Please don't think I'm being weirdly vague. Lol, (but I am, I know-?!) ... I am just being a girl. I'll miss you.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
2:01 AM
BLASTS FROM THE PAST.Really, really old photos from the deep recesses of my dusty ol' PC at home.Let's see how everyone has changed!!! Lol.
Arts O Week
And so I was the mascot, and being the juve freshie I was, I seriously thought the guy in the middle picture was hot stuff. Lol!
Look! That's Lynn in blue and Liz in the 2nd top row!!! We go so way back!! :]
Rehearsals
Lol, oh oh oh. Those were the days...
Jam and Hop
Richard and The Unattainable. Lol. Good ol' Richard; he gives pretty girls rides.
My infamous plunging top. Lol, and the beginnings of a lifelong love affair with Kai.
Kenneth and his Liz doing their funkayy, wriggly, poseury dance movies. Mfthaha.
Union Ball
Pageant ended, and we went our separate ways; of all the people I met along the way, I'm glad I became good friends with Richard, Kenneth and The Pak. Some things you don't realize, til you see old and forgotten pictures. And remember all the fun of yesterdays.
:]
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
12:36 AM
Thursday, September 21
So 3 middle-aged lesbians bought me and Liwern drinks tonight at Harry's. Lol. We are very flattered, especially since they noticed us since my Dad dropped us off at Holland V. And also because they called Liwern a headstrong, career-minded lady and me, a beauty queen. I will take that as a compliment. Haha. They're really quite the peculiar threesome; Su is working under her ex-girlfriend Choi Ling, who's now her boss, and her present girlfriend, Veon, is also working at that same company, under her girlfriend's ex. And they're all best friends now. Intruiging night, fascinating company. We got so buzzed, we were stumbling along the short-cut into Eusoff. Lol. One question, how is it that they say I look like a Daddy's girl? What does a Daddy's girl look like?
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
2:12 AM
Wednesday, September 20
Single Asian Female Seeking Elegant Party Wear.
From the information bulletin Red Bull sent to us:
Clothing : Elegant Casual is expected at the races, Elegant Party wear is expected for parties and fine dining. You will be meeting celebrities, sports people and other VVIP's. With photographers all around, you'd want to look your best.
THIS IS NO JOKE.
I not own anything remotely elegant.
I have already started soliciting for clothing loans for the Formula 1 weekend. As of this minute, Liwern has already bravely stood up to the challenge. Lol, she's going to bring all her clothes to hall so I can pick and choose at my perusal. Who else will? Quick! I'm seriously desperate!!
Anyway, yes - we're good friends again. We made up in the end. Thank you everyone who has been shelling out good solid advice to me. So we're still going travelling together; only now instead of Bangkok, we're heading to Phuket. Right on, I say. Away from the military coup and right into terrorist and bomb threats. Lol. Going off for celebratory drinks now (in the name of successfully changing our flights without incurring any additional costs) at Harry's. I love you, girls! (Liwern and Lynn, that's you and you respectively!) So we leave on Friday morning... Hellooo sunshine!
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
6:32 PM
It's almost 4am, and I'm supposed to be studying for Chinese Philosophy. (And I am!) But I just had to come onto Blogger because I need to say this: I like Lao Zi. What's there not to like about someone that basically tells you not to do anything?
The Tao Te Ching teaches that humans cannot fathom the Tao, because any name we give to it cannot capture it and it is beyond what we can conceive; those who do nothing (wu wei) may become one with it and thus obtain the Tao. There is no need for human tampering with the flow of reality; wu wei should be our way of life, because the Tao always benefits, it does not harm. Haha.
Anyway, I watched a really good movie today with really good company and I think after that, I was using too much of my bao-running-excitedly MSN emoticon to describe how I felt. :] :] (...) And then later, I finally talked to Kenneth and thank God he wasn't pissed at me, because I love him so.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
3:47 AM
Tuesday, September 19
What are the odds of 2 people having the same song playing? And discovering it through
a totally random question like, "Quick, what's the first song that comes to mind?" Lol.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
4:06 AM
Monday, September 18
I have a new-found respect for Philosophy students. Confucius, Mo Zi, Mencius and Lao Zi - still handleable; but bring in Zhuang Zi, The Logicians and Xun Zi and I'm utterly, utterly lost. And don't even mention Penumbra (who?) and The Shadow. Or The Butterfly Dream. It's all whack.
**
Penumbra said to Shadow, "A little while ago you were walking and now you're standing still; a little while ago you were sitting and now you're standing up. Why this instability of purpose?" Shadow said, "Do I have to wait for something before I can be like this? Does what I wait for also have to wait for something before it can be like this? Am I waiting for the scales of a snake or the wings of a cicada? How do I know why it is so? How do I know why it isn't so?"
Once Chuang Chou dreamt he was a butterfly, a butterfly flitting and fluttering around, happy with himself and doing as he pleased. He didn't know he was Chuang Chou. Suddenly he woke up and there he was, solid and unmistakable Chuang Chou. But he didn't know if he was Chuang Chou who had dreamt he was a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming he was Chuang Chou. Between Chuang Chou and a butterfly there must be some distinction! This is called the Transformation of Things.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
6:21 PM
Sunday, September 17
10 Reasons Why.
Because I'm not like the others, and neither do I wish to be another footnote in your list of conquests.
Because it was a regretable situation of not knowing each other well enough first.
Because you read Juice and exclaim that it's odd you only recognize 2 people this issue, and I read Juice only when I remember to be hip enough to pick it up if I see it.
Because you read Maxim and SNAG and FHM and know half of the girls featured it in; how will I ever feel secure? Lol.
Because when we're out, the waiter says you're good-looking and ignores me.
Because I can't smoke.
Because you haven't told me what you like about me.
Because you let bad movies ruin your mood, while for me bad movies are just that - it ended after all, didn't it?
Because I argue emotionally and you argue logically; you' d say I'm jumping to conclusions and then I'll feel silly.
Because K will think less of me.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
7:41 AM
Friday, September 15
* Hearts of Gold, Minds of Solitaire :] *
**
On a completely unrelated note, I have a bitchy post about her drafted somewhere in Blogger.
But until I calm down, I will not post it up. I am sorely disappointed in you, my dear.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
1:56 AM
Thursday, September 14
I had such an extensive array of dreams last night; what with Kenneth being evil and telling me juicy bits of gossip only to leave me hanging and guessing, my curiosity having been picqued at a factor of 100,000,000,000,000. What with dramatic tales of *man bitches* (copyright: Terence) and their escapades. What with hints of my absolutely-delish martini still swimming around in my system. Characters were literally jostling each other in my dreams, each fighting for their show-and-tell rights. I ended up oversleeping for my class. Haaaaaa. Whoops.
Anyways, not that my blog is an informative trend-setter; but I have to make some pitches after me and the girls tried out a few new places yesterday night!
Pu Tien Restaurant Pte Ltd, 127-129 Kitchener Road: It was featured in the Sunday Lifestyle section a couple of weeks back and it serves up cuisine from the (relatively) obscure Heng Hwa dialect. I myself never knew such a dialect existed; but if it means they make their tofu sooo incredibly silky, and their fried duck with yam sooo incredibly delicious - then I approve!! Beware though, don't go into the fake Pu Tien that is located just a few units away, on Kitchener Road.
Day Bed Bar - Martini Lounge, 15 Mohamed Sultan Road: This place is soooo pretty! It has sexy white day beds (which kinda resemble adult-sized baby-cots), and if you go on Wednesday nights, ladies get their martinis double-sized! Which makes it pretty damned kick-ass, if you ask me :] We also had a platter of strawberries dipped in white chocolate, the ultimate aphrodisiac.
**
Lovely night;
Sorry I flared up at you, though. Next time, I'll take it the right way.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
1:29 PM
Wednesday, September 13
I rather enjoy classes these days.
I even like my Investment Analysis class once we'd gotten past valuing Ryanair Holdings. Maybe its because Dr Mian (what an un-Indian-sounding surname) makes stocks and figures seem that wee bit more interesting.
Like a Freudian take on fundamental analysis.
The chartist is a trader, not a long-term investor. He buys when auguries look favorable and sells on bad omens. He flirts with stocks just as some flirt with the opposite sex, and his scores are successful in-and-out trades, not rewarding long-term commitments.
Bulls, Bears and Dr. Freud
Or how about this? Keyne and beauty contests.
A concept developed by John Keynes, introduced in Chapter 12 of his masterwork, General Theory of Employment Interest and Money (1936) that explains price fluctuations in equity markets. Keynes described the action of rational agents in a market using an analogy based on a contest that was run by a London newspaper where entrants were asked to choose a set of six faces from 100 photographs of women that were the "most beautiful". Everyone who picked the most popular face was entered into a raffle for a prize.
A naive strategy would be to choose the six faces that, in the opinion of the entrant, are the most beautiful. A more sophisticated contest entrant, wishing to maximize his chances of winning a prize, would think about what the majority perception of beauty is, and then make a selection based on some inference from his knowledge of public perceptions. This can be carried one step further to take into account the fact that other entrants would also be making their decision based on knowledge of public perceptions. Thus the strategy can be extended to the next order, and the next, and so on, at each level attempting to predict the eventual outcome of the process based on the reasoning of other rationl agents.
"It is not a case of choosing those [faces] which, to the best of one's judgment, are really the prettiest, nor even those which average opinion genuinely thinks the prettiest. We have reached the third degree where we devote our intelligences to anticipating what average opinion expects the average opinion to be. And there are some, I believe, who practise the fourth, fifth and higher degrees."
Keynes believed that similar behavior was at work within the stock market. This would have people pricing shares not based on what they thought their fundamental value was, but rather based on what they think everyone else thinks their value was, or what everybody else would predict the average assessment of value was.
Interesting, aye?
Anyhow, I am still semi-sick ever since I mysteriously caught the flu bug on Sunday night. I just woke up from an afternoon nap - which is very rare for me - and soon, I'll be off for a gathering with the 4/12 girls! :] I can't wait; the past few reunions I'd missed because I was either stoned from fighting with Zh, or teary from fighting with Zh. Humbug.
To conclude, let me indulge in a little abstract story of 2 men who love laser printers. One was in love with his laser printer, but he also loved me very much; so he moved it into my room where we enjoyed many reams of freshly-printed notes for a while. When we broke up and he said he was going to take the printer back, the first email I sent to my Dad was: "Dear Dad, I just broke up with him. I think I need a new printer now." Recently, I met another printer-lover; he is exactly like the first printer-lover that it mortifies me so. Not in the sense that he loves me and is about to move his printer is, but more like they really share uncanny similarities in their personalities. Since I'd already said this was an abstract story, the story ends here.
Toodles! Lol.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
4:35 PM
Monday, September 11
The organization committee for the Beijing 2008 Games has released the broadcasting and marketing pictograms on occasion of its 2-year countdown! I think drawing inspiration from the fluid strokes of ancient seal characters is such a novel idea. :] Nothing more pleasing than to see the rich connotations of my heritage being brought onto the world stage. 2 more years, Beijing; and the world will be at your feet.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
6:57 PM
Sunday, September 10
The Devil Wears Prada takes an inside look into the diabolical world of fashion; but mouth-watering ensembles aside, there is nothing more than a weak and cliched storyline that extols the goodness of remaaining true to your heart despite the trappings of glamor, glory and Givenchy.
I'd been wanting to watch it ever since ever, and Liwern has also been bugging me to watch it. She thinks she knows me so darn well and therefore insists on me watching movies she thinks I'll like. Haha! She's also been semi-disapproving of all the guys that interest me of late :[ Stupid woman, lol. I love you!
In a similar vein, (and while we're on the topic of Andy Sachs and her go-getting-ness), Yanying has surprised me with a rather lofty piece of advice which is verryyy strange considering she was the original founder of The Spinsters' Club. Lol. "My dear, if he wants preferential treatment then it's up to him, isn't it? Like hallo! Guys are supposed to make the first move aren't they?" Lol!
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
4:13 PM
Saturday, September 9
I have never heard such a frank (and misrepresented) appraisal of myself before, lol. I'd also never imagined that the unexpected would so readily reciprocate into parallel lines in my life. :] I also didn't expect a lovely Macs breakfast delivery this morning. But why? When I chose to adopt Kenneth's 'Expect the Unexpected' maxim as my own, I should have believed in it more. Ha-ha.
P.S. Met the lovely Il Piccolo Greenhouse girls for First Thai last night. Lovely, lovely company. Van is still trying to be European, and Ee Jia wants me to advertise here on my blog that:
THE WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION IS HERE!
Often referred to as the Oscars of Photography, this travelling exhibition
is now here in Singapore at the National Library, from 8 - 28 September.
Admissions free. It really is good and poignant; we caught it in Milan!
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
2:54 PM
Friday, September 8
I like Chris a lot!
Cos he's so full of passion for his art, and that's so refreshing! :] Operation next: teaming up with him for a shoot at some atmospheric location, a classy model and tasteful clothes. Only this time, I get to be the photographer's assistant!!! :] :] :]
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
4:51 PM
It promised to be a fun night out. And it was, while the band was playing. But once the set was over, the magic disappeared - and I felt myself awkwardly caught in the middle of a silent (but deadly) lovers' tiff. I find myself counselling her more often these days, and I wish I could do more; but alas maybe I'm not capable of it. If I should berate myself more harshly, I would say that someone more suitable would have been able to bring her out of the depression more readily than I could. And I so badly wish that I can, because I've come to care for the both of them.
Oh well; I can always keep on trying. Darling girl, I wish for you all the best and all the happiness life holds for you. Anyways, tonight a mystery man bought me a drink! :] Sorrayyy Darren; you may think you're hot, but I got the free drink! Lol. The note read: "Thanks for brightening up the place, gorgeous. You've got a great smile. Cheers, Arvin." And then, followed by: "You look like you have sufficient company so I shan't intrude... But I'll be down Sunday night if you can be. Call me yah... Cheers, Arvin. 9457****" :] How very smooth!
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
2:09 AM
Thursday, September 7
Revelling in the simplicity;
I like my life a lot these days.
I wish I could let everyone know how thankful I am for them.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
5:54 PM
Wednesday, September 6
I just had the most exciting class ever. Confucius, Mensius and Mo Tze; universal love, humanity, benevolence, righteousness and innate good. I had so many opinions, because I really was interested. Lynn says I'm virtually a pseudo Arts person; looking at the modules I've taken, I can't disagree. Whilst I have nothing to comment on the Dow Jones Index in Investment Analysis, I have plenty to say about Mo Tze and his utilitarian take on universal love.
Kenneth says I must have had epiphany of some sort last night, given the huge argument I got drawn into. He thinks maybe I'm beginning to discover my "inner voice". Hah, lol.
So the argument. Well, he was playing basketball nearby, so he said he'll drop by and have dinner at Macs. We walked past Fong Seng; and I swear I cannot get past that stretch without meeting anyone I know. I'd barely made it past 7-11 when Isaac called and asked if I was at Fong Seng. Wad'ya know! Mr Yee spotted me with Mr Yi! Lol. Then, Liwern ran over and announced this 'exciting news' to Kenneth, who then called me. Seriously, what are the chances of my best friends being at Fong Seng at the same (inopportune) time?
En route, we talked and I decided to tell him I didn't want to date him exclusively. In another time, maybe. But now, too much; too soon. This is the part when he flared up, and went on the offensive. Which obviously made me go on the defensive and subsequently, the ultra offensive. It turned into a heated argument and - given his size, I was thinking he could easily kill me there and then, and dump me in the jungle just adjacent of us. In fact, I was almost convinced that he would do that.
A few minutes more into the intense face-off, I got tired and irritable and I really wanted to just end everything and go back to Eusoff. But he didn't let me. Calling Isaac up for emergency back-up notwithstanding, my only way out was to just accompany him to Macs because he said he was really hungry, and that a conclusion would be better reached when he's full.
He ate 4 burgers for dinner. I still find it incredulous; though I ought to be used to it, having seen him order 3 main courses at Billy Bomber's for dinner once. Then he said he's willing to wait for me; he just wants to see me now and then, and maybe take it from there. I cannot believe my ears. I don't know; I think maybe I'll lie low for a while.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
4:26 PM
Tuesday, September 5
I can't sleep. Help! It's pouring outside; such a lovely weather to sleep in! :[ Maybe I'm hungryyy...
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
5:21 AM
Sunday, September 3
Me and My Man
Because I had to change my return flight from Bangkok to an earlier one, I had to borrow my dad's plastic, so I called him and he said, okay - wait till he gets back. When they got back, my mom pulled me aside and said, "I think you'd better cancel your Bangkok trip. Dad is very angry."
$%^&^%$%^*&;$%^!#$%^&*&^%$%^&*(*&^%^&*())(*&^%^&WHAAT!?!?! No way.
Then I went upstairs only to realize that he had texted me like 6 times. "You have not returned me the money your friend used my card for transaction in Italy". "Did you give mom some money you earned at the photoshoot? No right." "I am quite disappointed you spending my money on travelling." "Why are you not responding?" "Nowadays you feel like travelling you do without even telling Mummy and Daddy in advance. It is respect, not taking things for granted." "I know working people who love travelling, travel the most 3-4 times per year. You beat them without even earning."
He banged around the house, yelled at the dogs and pretty much behaved like how a pissed-off Amanda would. Then he strode upstairs, and I was all bitching to my friends online about how he was farking insane. Fine, I shall just take a cab back to school. Screw you, Dad. THEN, he came downstairs again, tossed the card at me and sarcastically told me that he would simple deduct it from my allowance. Fine!!! "Hurry up la, I need to come back home to do my own stuff." I guess that meant he was driving me to school after all.
The car is a sacred place for us. We talk all the time in the car. Heart-to-heart talks, tearful confessions, jubilant sharing of good news, big fat explosive quarrels, everything. This time, we yelled at each other all the way to the Rochor Road exit on the ECP. At one point in time as we passed by the McDonalds at East Coast Park, I threatened not to come home ever, so that I don't mess up the house, and he doesn't have to clear up after my mess ever again.
Obviously I was being really childish.
Then we calmed down, and then we talked about life. He asked me about Zh, and I told him for about the ten millionth time that, yes Dad, it's really over. He launched into his pet topic - the one that extols the virtues of being single. He also professed immense incredulity at how my brother said he wanted to settle down with Sabrina. Well Dad, he's young. You should know. You were once young too. What is life without changes and people that mark each phase? It is the bitter and the sweet that we treasure and laugh over in the years ahead, Dad.
He isn't buying my argument for now. But I bet my Ah Beng Dad did hell a lot of stupid things in the past that has shaped him into the most incredible man I know today. Love you, Dad. Love the way we fight too.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
11:12 PM
[
q u i z ] It's fairly accurate! Try it!
Your view on yourself:You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you meet that person.
The seriousness of your love:You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.
Your views on education:Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
The right job for you:
You have plenty of dream jobs but have little chance of doing any of them if you don't focus on something in particular. You need to choose something and go for it to be happy and achieve success.
How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.
What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.
Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
9:11 PM
I had a strangely entertaining conversation with Mr Tushie yesterday morning. It also happened to remind me of certain patterns that seem to dogmark the people I meet and choose to be curious in. The zodiacs, the character traits, the background, the ambitions, the humor - either they are all permutations of memorable traits I specially remember in others, or I have reached that point in life where every new person is just a toss-coin combination of various recycled personality indices.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
6:23 PM
Saturday, September 2
Monologue Sessions with Myself
Yawn. The only reason why I'm up at this unearthly hour is because it seems I lead an exciting life these days, and I just got back. Liwern and I were chilling after classes ended for the week and she was wishing she had a similarly exciting life. And then she got it. Lol.
Be careful of what you wish for. Her life got so exciting that later on at 9pm, I was still sitting in my room, starving - and msn-ing Big Bear, asking him to turn off his stereo and press his ears against Isaac's room to check if my lovely friends were quarelling or what. You see, I'm terrified of being caught in the crossfire of a lovers' tiff. Lol. We finally went off for dinner, without Sweet Lynn who mysteriously disappeared off the face of the world. Please explain yourself, woman. Lol xoxo.
After dinner, I met The Dangerous One. I swear, it's like playing with fire; only this fire proclaims such undying conviction (already!?!) amidst the purest of motives. I think and I think and I think; and my suspicions boil down to this: what about me can possibly attract a man like him? All smooth and handsome and intelligent and funny? Seriously. And it's a genuine question; not something constructed to make me appear greater than I (humbly) think I am.
Magazines would read my besotted state as one typical of a rebound. While Zh used to hate comparison, wad'ya know - he isn't around to hear them anymore; so indulge me. Primo, one has made it and the other is trying to make it. Secondo, one knows how to treat his women right and the other displaces them in lieu of proving his mettle. Terzo, one wants me and the other doesn't.
Of course, I haven't deviated much. Hurhur. My penchance for intellect, humor and small eyes remain. Similarly, the height factor. And the love for food and travel. And if I want to take the comparisons a level further, I might concur with my friends that of late, I seem to have taken a liking to displaced Koreans who speak Americanized English. Lol.
Hm. Kenneth will so murder me now. I think he will just kill me if I do something stupid like take off with someone I barely know. He will de-friend me, just like he said he would if I got my hair permed Maggi-mee style. I'm glad I finally met him yesterday; I half thought he was going to avoid and ignore me forever.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
8:39 AM
Friday, September 1
Folks!
I'm headed to the SHANGHAI GRAND PRIX!
All expenses paid!
And all I do is party and mingle in the paddock area!
Thank you, Red Bull Singapore! And thank you, Randy!! Lol.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
7:25 PM
Hoho. My econs lecturer has a sense of humor!
***
Dear students,
Welcome to the world of dismal science and hope you have enjoyed the assignment. It is generally agreed among intellectual circle that economics is the most interesting and powerful discipline; in fact, it is known as the "King of Social Sciences".
As a motivation, below are top 5 reasons why everybody should study economics:
Economists are armed and dangerous: "Watch out for our invisible hands."
You can talk about money without every having to make any.
Mick Jagger and Arnold Schwarzenegger both studied economics; look how they turned out.
When you are in the unemployment line, at least you will know why you are there.
When you get drunk, you can tell everyone that you are just researching the law of diminishing marginal utility.
Swirls and whirls
and butterflies.
2:31 PM
And so I was the mascot, and being the juve freshie I was, I seriously thought the guy in the middle picture was hot stuff. Lol!
Look! That's Lynn in blue and Liz in the 2nd top row!!! We go so way back!! :]
Lol, oh oh oh. Those were the days...
Richard and The Unattainable. Lol. Good ol' Richard; he gives pretty girls rides.
My infamous plunging top. Lol, and the beginnings of a lifelong love affair with Kai.
Kenneth and his Liz doing their funkayy, wriggly, poseury dance movies. Mfthaha.
Pageant ended, and we went our separate ways; of all the people I met along the way, I'm glad I became good friends with Richard, Kenneth and The Pak. Some things you don't realize, til you see old and forgotten pictures. And remember all the fun of yesterdays.
The Devil Wears Prada takes an inside look into the diabolical world of fashion; but mouth-watering ensembles aside, there is nothing more than a weak and cliched storyline that extols the goodness of remaaining true to your heart despite the trappings of glamor, glory and Givenchy. 
