I wasn't the one who spotted it. It was my pretty neighbour who goes clubbing every Wednesday. For those who are raising their eyebrows, especially the One who fancies older women, single female neighbour is 24 years old. lol. So I guess I have to be more vigilant when I go home late. My panic alarm from Boyfriend is going to come in handy :) Not that I hope for the day that I will actually use it. i don't really want to be forced to look at some naked old man (in his 30s).

Anne, being your nice best friend, I'm shall tell you the lies that Rong and Tze told.

Rong tricked me by "confessing" that he had went to brothels for prosititutes. So I called Tze. I thought he is trustworthy enough. Afterall, best guyfriend is not supposed to lie. But I was WRONG! That habitual liar Tze, who was in cahoots with Rong, replied," I don't know how to put it. But please do not judge Rong based on that." LIARS! I was so devastated then. Anyway, they are real idiots especially da bian Tze.

Going to study for my test tmr. Pray for me ya!

I love and miss all you girls! liting 10:44 PM 0 comments

First day of school. Already, a certain amount of depression has set in. I'm all alone during classes, the people don't seem that friendly or tolerant, the classes that I have signed up for are surprisingly heavy. Spanish (everyday at 8am), Myth & Legends (7 books), Semantics (6 books), Language & Gender (assignments every lesson) and anthropological Linguistics (The class at 1640). I might just have to drop one of them although I am extremely reluctant to. To keep all, would mean less play time. Already i find it so difficult to find a large amount of time to blog, put up my photos, to just stop and take a breath.

After almost 3 weeks, the excitement has kinda worn off, and the lonliness has only just began. Yes, I have friends around me. However, they are not you gals. They are nice, funny, caring, concerned and even affectionate. but it is still not the same. I really envy qiuyi n liyi. At least while discovering something new, you still have each other. The calender is a real comfort. My roomie's nice. I will be sharing her fridge, microwave and electric kettle. She's the pubbing clubbing type and she draws those 'cateyes' eyeliner thing real well. Apparently the secret is to use a pencil eyeliner before the liquid one. Very friendly, flirty, knowledgeable (esp about wines), high spending. Not someone I think i can really confide in, we're from different worlds.

Liting, I get how you feel, but like qiuyi, I don't understand what precipitated it. more about it? I think I talk to u the least on msn coz we always are online at different times. Also, Tze told me Rong played a trick on u. TELL ME ABOUT IT.

Dot, your life seems so well settled=) and happy. lol mine isn't that bad either I guess I need some of your optimism!

Qiuyi n Liyi, we need to book our seats back S'pore. Contact me about it ok? btw u all getting a phone? CINGULER please!!! hahaha coz i can then call you for free!;)

Sze Jia- whom I've not seen a single post from, How are u?

Alice- How are you doing- post C&K?

Yun- howz it going gal? (about what? EVErYTHING;))

WQ- I saw your Post to WK! hahaha damn funny. I took 2 pictures of turtles for WK too! lol but not the real thing.

For more on my life in Davis, please refer to my blog in a few days time!!

PS. my meals in the dorm kinda sucks. Anne 6:39 AM 0 comments

Alright girls, after taking seemingly eternity to get down to posting the bracelet off, I've finally done it this morning! :) And surprising, it is not too expensive - just slightly less than five Singapore Dollars *grin* Was very pleased as am worried that funds are running too low to travel much on weekends... so, just keep a lookout for a padded envelope Liting! :) It should arrive in two to three days I think.

Reason for lack of updates will be due to the unreliability of my neighbour's network :P I think they must have went for a trip somewhere, but they should have been considerate enough to leave their router on! I mean, I leave my router on all the time - but of course, I lock it, so nobody can leech it! *evil laugh* Still, if you're kind (or stupid - depending on how you see it) to let other leech on your network, you should ensure that they have access to it all the time no? I'm getting panicky about the lack of internet already. Can't remember the last time I've been deprived of it, and it has already been three days!

It is officially Fall *sigh* The last few days has just been totally gloomy and its getting to me because I need the sun to function (and the sun here is even better than the sun at home because it does not try to scorch you to death). After nearly a month of perfect weather, I have allowed myself to indulge in the delusion that just maybe, Fall won't come this year (I mention it to my friends here, but they just give me the I'll-let-you-dream look and look amused)! But that is just asking for too much maybe, because according to Roomie, we're already having an Indian Summer, meaning an extraordinarily long and fine summer.

On the up side, autumn does has its own pros. For example, I think that it will be the most romantic season of all :) The seasonal changes has taken place literally in a blink - it just simply went from being sunny and fine to being rainy, windy and cloudy. Yet, I like it because its so completely new for me. The leaves of certain trees are turning a bright red. Its fascinating. I was so entralled with them that I pluck two especially beautiful ones to make into pressed leaves (was thinking of putting a few autumn leaves into the envelope together with the Bracelet, but was in a terrible hurry. Maybe another time :).

Regarding my personal life here, it is getting sort of complex :P But fortunately, still managable at the moment. Mind over Body is the new mantra that I chant religiously every day *grin* Please do not get worried about me - I will be fine :)

I'll be going on a cabin trip this coming weekend! Am getting all psyched up about it *grin* So no more updates til next week girls.

Miss you guys loads. Really I do. I stare at the photo collage you guys give me all the time.

Hmm.. on the other hand, it is noteworthy that I actually love staying here all by myself. I feel the occasional twinge of homesickness, but nothing more. I absolutely have to come back to stay in Europe again - just simply love it for some reason.

Strange.

Oh, about the title of this post, it is because the stupid wind keep blowing my hair onto my gloss-smeared lips :P

Dorothy 10:01 PM 0 comments

Shall response to Qiuyi. :)

Updates of my life this week:
1) trying to settle down so as to start some serious studying. exams are in a month time.
2) bitching with Wanqing over lunch time.
3) spending time with my friends, namely Tze, Rong and Wanqing, and Boyfriend. (if an hour lunch with Wanqing as spending time. lol)
4) organising my jing peng xi shou ceremony. It is strange how both Wanqing and I came up with the same idea! We have decided to get Alice to be our maid.
5) trying to figure out whose trustworthy and whose not.
6) trying not to conform to social norms.
7) learning to breathe while i'm in water. swimming session with Wanqing this Saturday.
8) arranging to meet up with some of the boyfriends over the weekend. It's still in the process.

I just want to be the happy flower in Liting's lala land. lalalalalalalala liting 2:19 PM 0 comments

Where?

Here! and here!
LOL. Anonymous 2:06 PM 0 comments

Who said promises are made to be kept anyway, now that words are all laced with lies. Word gets around so fast, you even wonder why you opened your mouth in the first place. Even if you stopped and looked for the source, you needn't because the source would have disappeared, been silenced or killed, or denied it by then anyway. Anyhow, there is absolutely no need for evidence because well, isn't it all hearsay anyway?

My point is, whatever you say or hear is up to your bloody discretion.

Well, since everyone is in such a gruesome mood lately (must be the weather or the water), let me come up with some news to lighten everyone's mood.

I was about to disclose my birthday plans here, but right, i forgot, they're supposed to be secretive. It will be governed by invitation and the only thing I can let loose is that there shalt be more than one birthday cake, because only boring parties have one cake.

With that, I'm about to go for my last fucking lesson of the week and then my weekend begins! Anonymous 1:43 PM

There is no news from you people. Spend some time to update yah? Just nonsensical blabbering will do fine too. I miss you guys, alot. You just don't know how much. Qiuyi 2:00 AM 0 comments

Sometimes I feel like a bitch. Things that happened make me feel like one.
It's strange how all the bad mouthing gets to the other party. Not that I really give a fucking damn.
What is the limit to comment such that one do not seemed to be too meddlesome? Boyfriend says that not everybody appreciates the good intentions.
I finally understood the disappointment when promises are broken. But I guess one has to answer to his own conscience and The Man Up There.
Why do people lie? I'm don't believe in lies, not even white lies.

There are just so much to say. Anne, I miss you terribly. Miss all the other Goneaways too. Dorothy, take good care of yourself. Liyi and Qiuyi, pls take good care of each other too.

I want to be the happy flower in Liting's lala land. liting 12:24 AM 0 comments

I realised Liting like to talk in riddles. You would have some realisation and put it here, but you don't mention what happened. Something must have. Tell me about it.

Anyway, we Chinese are seriously prejudiced against. We are like lowly citizens of the world over here in America. I want to see how smart they are man. I think the smartest are the Asian international students, not Singapore though. They seems to have alot of general knowledge and they know world history quite well. Not to mention they know all about they own countries and other Asian countries and since they are in America to study, they found out quite abit about the US as well. Cool or not? Singaporeans sort of lack the general knowledge part. I wonder why. And it is real cool that most international students (Asian and otherwise, knows more than 2 languages. Makes you want to pick up a new language.

*Cough violently* If you girls pray hard enough for me, maybe my cough will go away. Quick go pick up your joss sticks and whatever. Qiuyi 3:13 PM 0 comments

Sometimes when the truth hits you unexpectedly, there is nothing much that can be done. To be swept off your feet by surprise. To be left very much in shock and disbelief. To be shaken by the words that you thought you heard wrongly.

These are the times that I would rather not know the truth. I might sound as if I'm trying to run away from reality, that I am in denial. But these are really the times that I would rather live in disillusion. I am close to a perfectionist and idealist. And when my bubbles of perfection or ideas are burst, I just can't accept it. Afterall, these are my beliefs that I have faithfully held on to for the past 21 years. I just need some time to recover. And all I want to say now is that I would love to be in my own lala land, sheltered from the harsh truths of the real world. :)

Anyway, I am leaving my hair long for my wedding. This idea just popped into my mind when I was on the bus home. I reckoned that my hair would have grown long enough in three years time. And that's about time I can get married. :)

I want to be the happy flower in Liting's lala land. :) liting 12:15 PM 0 comments

Since there hasn't been much activity on my social calendar, and I've been looking to spend some time picking up a new hobby, I grilled my friend on how to make my own jewelry to some modest success. Went down to a bead shop yesterday and got myself some tools and beads, and am getting started on making my own jewelry. (which is definitely much nicer than what I handed up for stupid Ms Kong's art project in sec 2.) You can go see it on my blog.

Made a pair for my aunt on the spot last night, and it feels good that someone likes what I made. Will wait a while and make each of you a pair, ya? You better say you like it even if you don't.

So my point is, I can easily fix the catch of the charm bracelet, and in addition, add my own lovely beads to it. So, liting, just pass it to me.

Also, shoutouts to the US people:

1. I hope you don't meet Rita because I hear she's very nasty.
2. My shopping list (This will pop out with increasing regularity)
- NARS blusher, in the shade of Orgasm
- BENEFIT blusher, in the shade of Dandelion
- BENEFIT blusher, in the shade of Georgia
(that's all for now.)

So, I guess this week's pretty full in self-enrichment. Am hitting town later with a friend, I plan to check out Mac's new products. Hope you guys are having as much fun as I am! Anonymous 10:59 AM 0 comments

I TOTALLY AGREE DOT!!!!!!!

No one appreciates my jokes (not that i make many... coz I know they wouldn't get it! and know how cold it actally is!)

ALSO EVEYRONE speaks their own language!! YES!!! and all so expressive!!!! and I can't express myself at all coz there isn't anyone to speak to!!!!!! So yesterday when I met Ray after about 1 week, I started talking and I couldn't stop coz at least HE could get what I was saying... he knows what is 'sian', what 'damn cock' means, he understands my language. It really gets extremely tiring when you have to speak in a style where everyone ujnderstands and I need to go to the supermarket. till later!! Anne 7:19 AM 0 comments

Don't worry Anne, our Happy House will always exist - somewhere out there :)

Even I, who am not directly involved in the incident, and who is a few thousand kilometers away from Singapore, am starting to feel tired and a little drained with all the tension. It suddenly strucks me that it is so not worth it. We're perfect together. And that should never change. Not for anybody nor for anything.

Finally I hear something from Yun *grin* Where did you go? I'm worried about you. Try to get online to speak to me sometime alright? Anyway, just minus 6 hours from the time in Singapore and that's my time over here. Usually I'll be online either in the afternoon or early evening.

Alice, its okay to cry - everyone cries. But I do think that you should speak to your superiors again about this issue before you leave for good. There is no reason why you should continue to be misunderstood, and they owe it to you to really listen. On the other hand, I am glad that you are resigning. I know that it has been hell there for some time now, and getting a fresh start is always good. You'll find a better job anyway :)

The initial excitement is starting to die down for me. Everything is beginning to take shape and my schedule is beginning to conform to a certain routine now. So without feeling high on new discoveries all the time, it is little wonder that I'm starting to miss home, and everyone back there. It can get really difficult sometimes because everyone tends to speak in their own native tongue when they get together, and although I know it is not their fault, I can't help but feel a little left out. There is no one who speaks my language here (by this I mean Singlish, not English). And nobody really understands our jokes (I've tried; they either gave me weak smiles or just look blankly at me). Sometimes, I feel like Carrie in Paris with all the French and their dog poo...

Anyway, I promise I'll send the bracelet really soon. So sorry for the delay.

Take care girls :) We'll be fine. I have no doubt about that.

Dorothy 5:16 PM 0 comments

Hey Anne, i don't think you don't care. I really don't. You guys have been there for me the best that you can and i realy appreciate it. I really would have crashed without the support from you guys. I am not angry. I just feel helpless. I have no idea how to deal with the situation or how to react.

Alice, you shouldn't be upset. Or try not to be upset. It feels like shit to be misunderstood. It is perfectly alright to cry though and it isn't being weak. Now that you have made the decision of resigning (which i think is a good one considering what you have been going through), you should look on the bright side of things. You no longer have to deal with petty office politics.

Just want to say I Love You girls. I miss all of you. So Much. Please take care of yourselves. Yun 1:52 PM 0 comments

You have not made me pissed. Anonymous 12:54 PM 0 comments

One day as i was walking through Davis, I realised that I was looking at our Happy House. A house, a cottage actually, with a patio. The lights were on, the people living there were out on the patio, drinks, food, sitting around, chilling. And I immediately recognized this dream to be ours. I suddenly wanted to pull out my phone and call each one of you with this news. and I suddenly missed ALL of you with a strength that made me want to cry. This is strange coz till now, I've not cried coz of homesickness or coz I am missing you guys terribly. Sure i do, but I can still control it.

I read the recent entries and am 'quite'(I think!) up to date with what is happening over at Singapore. I empathise with the 2 people involved. And i DO see (eventhough Wanqing says I Don't) and know where they are coming from. I don't know what I can say to make you two feel better. I really don't. I think I have managed to make WQ pissed and Yun feel that I don't really care. One might even say that I seem to be so preoccupied with having fun here I am neglecting/ignoring what is happening. But whenever I do have access to the internet and I read what is happening, I feel very sad. Whatever I have to say or have opinions about, I think would incite both sides further towards anger, so I will simply say, TRY and step into the other person's shoes and see where that other person is coming from. Do it, simply coz you love your friend, Do it, coz you'll only gain and not lose a thing. Do it, coz understanding leads one closer to a resolution. You might not accept the choices others make but at least understand why such a choice was made.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, their own choices. But choices and opinions do not stand alone. Along with them are consequences. Choices are shapers of the future. So Yes, you are entitled to them but please do not take it lightly for they do have repercussions.

I love you gals and I want the Happy house in my heart to be still intact. Anne 5:12 AM 0 comments

alice, crying doesnt mean you're useless. it just means you're hurt. but i have to disagree with you - you should tell them exactly what you think of the situation. If you're unhappy there, and things doesn't seem to be working out no matter how hard you try, and the bosses are siding her, then please do not put yourself in the situation where you go to work unhappy everyday. Anonymous 8:54 PM 0 comments

Dunno izzit cuz im getting useless.. i cant control my emotions well... i tendered my resignation today. Just. Seeing my HR manager quite upset, i told him dun make me cry. (but i was tearing oredi) Den we started talking... i dint manage to say whateva i intended to... i just kept crying. then my GM came in. He asked me to reconsider and what was the issue. I told him juz one little bit and he started saying there's nothing wrong w wat she's doing... i couldnt defend myself, could only cry harder. i dint wan to appear such weakling. but i cant help it...
someone pls tell me how to stop crying. AliC3 6:19 PM 0 comments

Problems seem to be growing as we age...

Hope everyone is fine~ AliC3 1:20 PM 0 comments

I just want to be as happy as I used to be. I want to start playing basketball again. I just want to be ME!

That's all I have to say now. liting 10:26 PM 0 comments

Sorry if I sound like a bitch, but I really don't think that benefit of the doubt should be handed out just so that everyone can feel better about things. It is strange that I should be the one to be saying this because I feel that I am one of the least wary of others among all of us. I give everyone the benefit of the doubts, even strangers, provided that they have not given me any cause to believe that they mean me harm. I do not believe in thinking someone is bad before all else, just so to protect myself from their potential badness.

On the other hand, when I am sufficiently convinced that they have done me (or my friends) ill, I see no reason why they should deserve the benefit of my doubt. And that is that.

Anyway Girls, can we skype after all the mid-term madness?

Information nugget of the day: Do you know that Skype is actually a joint Danish-Swedish company? It has just been bought up by Ebay though. And to think I've always thought its American *shrug*

Dorothy 6:03 PM 0 comments

Love encompasses trust. Trust is the foundation of love. Once trust is broken, is it still ever the same?

No.

In the first place, benefit of the doubt is reserved only for people you truly know. I just can't allow anyone to benefit from my doubt if there is no basis for trust in the first place.

Love, just like trust, is only for those who deserve it.

There are a million and one ways to approach and see this, but this is the only way that makes sense to me. I remain in disbelief.

Spending any more time on this is not worth it. Lets all move on and consider this unresolved matter closed. Anonymous 1:39 PM 0 comments

I went for service on Sunday and my pastor was preaching about unconditional love. Can one in this practical world loves without condition? Can we still love someone in spite of the wrongs that he/she might have done to you? I wish I could say I can. But I guess I am not that magnanimous. But at least I'm trying to let go of the grudges that I've held on to over the years. This is my first step to love without condition.

oops! Digression.. I AM GETTING AN IPOD NANO! Thanks to Boyfriend who has kindly sold his brand new green ipod mini so as to finance my purchase. In return to his kind act, I am giving him my 3 months 12 days old ipod mini. :) Girls, I do love my birthday present. But I just couldn't resist it! Don't worry, Boyfriend has promised to take good care of it. You girls do trust him right? Look at how well I'm taken care of. I can't wait to lay my hands on the ipod nano. It's gorgeous. :)

This is his act of unconditional love for me. And I know you girls love me too much to blame me for giving away my birthday present. Another act of unconditional love. :)

Sometimes I think that it's not that you are misunderstood. We do understand. We really do. It's just that as an outsider, being not emotionally involved in the matter, we tend to see things in a macroscopic view. Everything is just too ambiguous. Give him the benefit of doubt. Perhaps things are not as bad as it seems. Even if our suspicion turns out to be true. He's not going to be all that affected by the things said and done. It will just put a strain to our friendship and ultimately it is our girls that would be affected. I'm not trying to ask you to change your thoughts about this matter. Take time to think carefully about it from different perspectives and things may just turn out better. :)

Liyi, are you feeling much better? I hope the two of you are settling down and feeling less home sick. I guess it's worth all that you are going through now for this experience. At least the two of you have each other. Take good care!

And for the charm bracelet, Dot can send it to me. I will send you my address through email since Wanqing says it is not safe to post it on the blog.

I miss all the Goneways! I love all you girls loads! We shall all be happy flowers. :) liting 12:20 AM 0 comments

The only good thing that happened to me this week.

Its been a strange week. Everyone says they understand but I still feel misunderstood.

So yeah. That's all i feel like saying right now. Anonymous 9:16 PM 0 comments

Been here for a few days and still not exactly settled. Maybe because I am not in my Fall Housing yet. Which means I am only staying at where I am staying temporarily. No sweat. I am going to move in tomorrow! More stuff at my own blog.

Anyway, about THAT issue, i think whoever involved should talk about it and settle it. Well avoiding is easy, it is going to put a strain on the girl friends involved. Just talk about it, get the whole issue clear from the start to the end, just the girls. Often misunderstanding arises when we are not clear about what is going on in the 1st place. The 2 of you just sit down and just talk about it. From experience, it is important that the bf involved is not present and would be easier if other girlfriends are not there to add salt, pepper, chilli and vinegar as well.

Take my word for it and try yah? Please! Please tell me more about what is going on in your lives! Like how is the mid-terms..what is the NUS Yun doing, what is going on in Alice's job and simply where is Sze Jia.

I often miss home and cry whenever I talk to my mum you know? It is kind of painful being here. But I try to be Ji Ji about it. Liyi is whinning to go home all the time too. I try to be stronger. So you people give me strength? Wish all of you are here. Qiuyi 2:08 PM 0 comments

Code (Draft 1)

1) Trust your friends.

2) Listen to your friends. As in, really listen. Do not dismiss their words as paranoia/result of an over-active imagination/over-reaction.

3) Do not keep things from your friends. Do not assume they know what you want (or don't want) them to know. Sometimes, its the words that you actually speak that matters. Actually, most of the time they're the only thing that matters.

I thought about stuff today, and I realised I'm really not pleased with the things that have been happening recently. I am not happy that my friend is hurt and angry, and I do not think that it is uncalled for. In fact, I think that she is very much entitled to feeling this way. I may be too far away to really know what exactly is going on, but I do believe in cause and effect, which means that if someone is upset, it really does mean that something is wrong.

Please people - I trust that we are really beyond squabbling over men? I know I'm not the best person to speak, because I've had tensions with some of you over a man before. But it is exactly because of this that I know it is bloody not worth it.

Skype session soon. Need to talk.

Dorothy 4:21 AM 0 comments

People I'm losing touch. Really. Please fill me in. Please.

Anyway, bad news about the Bracelet. The catch freaking broke! I swear I didn't hurt it in anyway - it just broke. So I think that I shall just send it back to Singapore to get it fixed first alright. Tell me whom to send it to.

Has to run! Going to flea market! :)

Dorothy 4:16 PM 0 comments

before going to Yosemite...

1) LITING: how short did u cut it? lol good thing it'll b long by the time we are back. Just do your best for ur tests!! Don't stress too much ok?? I love you! and Tze can b ur substitute bestfriend but i want my place back ok? lol.

2)The not so mysterious person who wrote something unreasonably mean to my friend: IT WAS UNWARRANTED. Perhaps you might think that I do not know the whole situation, well tell me the next time if u think your attack was actually necessary. What goes about comes around.

3)Whatever that seems to be happening now has actually been forseen/predicted. Please prove my subsequent (unrevealed) speculation wrong.

4)SHIT I AM GOING SPEND A LOT OF MONEY. Anne 11:02 AM 0 comments

I AM DEPRESSED! So i went to cut my hair short. Yes Anne.. i'm kind of regretting now. But my hair is going to grow long before you guys come back :)

I'm really missing you guys! Alot.. Misses the feeling of "one phone call" away. Now there's only Wanqing and I, the two of us have decided to xiang yi wei ming. Perhaps when Alice quits her job, then there would be the three of us. But I still have my Boyfriend and my recently-made best friend, Tze Shien (since Anne is gone). Not that Tze is a replacement. He's just the man version of a best friend.

One whole week of holidays just passed without anything substantial done. I feel so drained out so my days are spent dozing off and stoning. But i still have TWO days. I guess I'm going to make full use of it to do some serious studying for my 6 tests next week. Help me!

Last thing before I signed off. I think Boyfriends should not attempt to bad mouth any of their girlfriend's friends and please don't stick your ass into our friendship. We have enough of it.

I simply love you girls! *hugs* liting 10:13 AM 0 comments

A BIG HI to everyone!!!!

I really miss u gals a whole lot!!! When I talk to Ray I keep talking about u all to Ray... and he wld keep talking about his girlfriend... lol... same thing la... we both are missing pple back home. However, I've managed to meet a few exchange students, and predictably, coz i deal better with gals, they are mostly gals! will be travelling with 3 HK gals, 1 Jap and 1 Italian gal to Yosemite Park and Napa valley tomorrow. Great gals who like me, WANT TO TRAVEL and dun really care WHERE just as long as itz interesting. Plus although they are on a budget, they are not THAT on a budget. AND they are so willing to let me bunk in with them!!!! HAHAHAHA save $$!! Simply terrific. I swear gals from everywhere are the same. THEY DIGRESS. ALOT.

One thing I absolutely love about the traffic rules in America is the fact that cars actually STOP for pedestrians to cross at intersections with no traffic lights!! ok Francesca- Italian- has arrived. so will blog mroe later.

Liting and WQ how are ur tests going?? good/bad? Many things seem to be happening. Please let me know ok? Anne 3:41 AM 0 comments

Havent seen u girls for a week oredi!!! =P ( i meant those still in singapore of cuz) miss ALL of u lots!!! so happy now... cuz no witch behind me! im gonna resign soon!!!!!! YAY~~! that calls for a celebration!! *grinz* i will be poor then but rich (in terms of non-material~~) ...

Liyi: please take care of urself arhz... only there for 2 days(??) and u r sick!! *lousy* AliC3 6:23 PM 0 comments

This is pretty good. Anonymous 10:22 AM 0 comments

Hey girls. Sorry this took so long. Liyi's laptop is in the repairs in SG (Weijie will send it over) while mine can't get onto the net. I am working on it. Thank god and all the almight beings for this internet cafe just below our hall. Ok, updates.

1. The flight sucks.
2. Liyi is sick..got worst. Going to see the doc soon, DON'T tell her mum! Please!
3. I couldn't sleep last night and super regretted my decision to come to this foreign land.
4. I should have packed more nice clothes.
5. The place is BEAUTIFUL and the weather is manageable except for at night but with not unsolvable with pullover and socks.
6. I am trying my best to enjoy myself.
7. Should have packed more accessories and heels...i wear slippers around in the afternoon! But must walk or else cold.
8. UW is huge and the University District is even LARGER!
9. People here are nice.
10. Alot of exchange students and PRCs...we cannot escape them! Lots of Japs too!

Alright...dinner now...Love you guys! over and out. Qiuyi 9:10 AM 0 comments

Alright ladies, I think we need a Code for the Sista'Hood :) We should have done this a long time ago, right at the beginning, but since we didn't, this is as good a time as any to start.

So please throw suggestions out here. It doesn't matter how ridiculous it is. We'll iron it out later :)

Dorothy 7:35 PM 0 comments

Have yet talked to Anne for 4 days since she left. All I know is that she has reached safely. I miss her loads! The thing is that due to the time difference she's always online in the morning and this is the time when I'm not around. So today I decided to try my luck but she's not around. Anne, take good care of yourself. I love u loads! *hugs* *hugs* *hugs*

Dot! It has been quite some time since I last skyped with you. Sorry! I have been really busy with my school work. How's everything for u? I hope u have some time to shop.... for our gifts. :) And when did u join to the gossip club? Heard that you tried digging some gossips from YOU KNOW WHO.. lol! I will tried to keep you updated as well!

Alice, please don't get too affected by the witch. Try to leave everything unhappy at your workplace behind when you leave the office. I guess you might just feel better. We will all be there anytime you want to bitch about her. I love you! Take care, alright?

Girls, both the Goingaways and Stayers, if you have new stuff going on in your life or anything to share, do blog it. This is the purpose of this blog. It has been all so quiet these days.

TZE SHIEN! Happy 21st Birthday! I hope that in this year, and all those coming ahead, everything will go smoothly for you, especially in your studies and rugby! And... you should know what i'm going to nag about.. please take care of yourself. I guess it's time to find a girlfriend to nag at u as well.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! i love you too!

That's it! I'm going to the airport now. To do some studying before sending the last 2 Goingaways off. I'm so going to miss Qiuyi and Liyi.. But at least they have each other. liting 8:28 AM 0 comments

Alright, now that Anne is safely in California, there is really no reason why I should continue to hold on to the Bracelet. Not that I'm complaining of course. But I'm afraid that you guys will be if I still refuse to send it on.

The problem is, I have not yet have the time to go scouring for something to add to the Bracelet - I've passed by plenty of flea markets and stuff, but am in just too much of a hurry to get to school to get off my bike and have a look. So is it okay if I continue to look for this, and bring it back to Singapore with me when I go home instead of doing it now?

Dooey and Liyi, you guys are leaving in like what, 3 days' time?

I just keep forgetting the dates.

Dorothy 4:20 AM 0 comments

I've reached! loads to tell but for now... I'VE REACHED!!

Houses have chimneys here Anne 10:29 AM 0 comments

I am feeling damn scared now. it has finally hit me- 10 min before leaving for the airport- that I am finally leaving for 4 months. Anne 10:09 AM 0 comments

Alice, please do no quit NOW. If you do, you will be telling the whole bloody world (welll, at least the whole bloody office) that you are incompetent and not doing your job right. Just get through the month, while at the same time considering very carefully if you really do want to quit - I mean quitting for a back-stabbing bitch when you otherwise enjoy your work is not really worthwhile.

Culture Shock of the Moment:

Luska (czech girl): So, what do you think of Tomas?
Me: *faux puzzled look* Why do you ask me that?
Luska: *give me knowing look and waited for more truthful answer*
Me: *giving up acting blur* I already have a boyfriend in Singapore (expecting this to explain everything).
Luska: *without hesitation* So?
Me: ??? *speechless*
Luska: Well, I just think its a pity.

So, ang mohs are really different.

Dorothy 8:50 AM 0 comments

I dunno if i should thank that *beeP* bitch for making my life so full of 话题... or should i juz kick her arse and say "i quit!".. or probably i should juz hug her to sleep so that i can love her like i love my other colleagues... i simply juz cant stand her... for disrupting my happy working environment... Actually i dun feel much resentment towards her oredi.. until today... all the disgust towards her came flowing back... she stabbed me AGAIN.
Things are getting bad... cuz im now under 'a one mth probation' (when i have worked there for a year oredi?!) in this one mth, they will monitor my performance... if i dun meet their expectations (dunno whose expectations thou, if itz that bitch's ... den...) i would be jobless. Soon. it's juz so sucky. THIS SUCKS BIG TIME! According to my HR Manager... he said "u hafta endorse on this agreement which i will draft out... on which i will indicate that we have given u... like a kind of 'verbal warning' that u muz check ur work... to avoid mistakes..."
If i "pass" the probation... i dun think i would stay on... i would probably throw the letter(if therez any) at her F***ing face and say "i quit! im not going to work under u BLOODY BITCH!" *oops*

I feel very very very depressed going to work. should i juz quit? AliC3 11:59 PM 0 comments

oh my god. look at this. I may just get this after Melody dies. and we have the potter edition too.

coincidentally, wanqing is prettifulprincess, techgoddess and the prettiest girl in the world all rolled up in one. that's why she's cooler than Koolaid. Anonymous 12:37 PM 0 comments

Skype sucks big time at conference calling? Or is it just too many of us leeching on other people's network?! Whatever it is, it is NOT good for anything other than one to one, most unfortunately *sigh*

Thank you everyone who cared to come talk to me :) I appreciate it very much (even wanqing, who for most parts, just made fun of me)! Will try to talk to you guys again really soon - before/after Anne leaves for California?

Wonderful to hear your voices *grin*

Dorothy 4:33 AM 0 comments

It's not that you are overly judgemental and critical. Points you bring up to support your opinions are usually very well thought out and substantial. In fact, I have to say that I am often convinced by them as they make so much sense. However, as I might have previously said before( i might just have thought it and not vocalised it), sometimes, the trouble with the lot of us is that we do not give people the benefit of a doubt. *We do not have the habit of 'walking in their shoes' as Atticus Finch suggested to Scout, thus not allowing for or tolerating, to a large extent, actions that breach our fundamental concepts of morality, friendships, relationships, etc.

Moreover, we have reached this point whereby we simply speak our minds without actually THINKING of how it would be interpreted, how it would be RECEIVED. The nuances of tone, choice of vocabulary have most of the time been dispensed off. To me at least, to take for granted that your friend KNOWS what you are saying in spite of the tone you are using is foolhardy. So many of us have fallen into this trap. OF COZ i know you want me to do something, of coz i know you don't mean harm or mean to hurt anyone's feelings, of coz i know u would still remain my friend forever, even if u say otherwise. However, what one knows deep inside does get superseded by the immediate message that one receives via the tone used. Reactions would certainly differ accordingly- and that's only human. Multiply this reaction by a few times, and it gets quite scary.

Perhaps, just as Liyi was trying so hard to say yesterday, what we need is a little understanding, a little more open-mindedness, we need to know how to 'heal' and reconcile our respective feelings and perhaps listen more. To listen without a preconceived opinion.

Yesterday, I realised with a jolt that i have been remissed in my duty as a friend, becaused I stopped listening with an open mind to what another was trying to say and didn't attempt to wrought an understanding between 2 individuals. I simply concluded (i think now, erroneously), that I wouldn't have made a difference. Strangely, I suspect the gulf that is visible to me is not as apparent to one of them involved. Time does heal. Just like Liting, I've forgotten why I got so upset. I can't even remember the details. I think it also has to do with the fact that we could see the effort made towards reconcilation. When one looks at it in the macrocosmic scheme of things, it doesn't seem as complicated, as MAJOR. Yes, it is inevitable that someone's feelings get hurt sometimes, but what make friends friends is the effort made towards negating this hurt. Perhaps it's not about who is RIGHT or WRONG, for that is subjective, but about accepting that the other person has her own version of the story, her own right/wrong, explaining your own version and finally accepting that these versions might not coincide, and that a consensus, a compromise, may not reached. 'What are we going to do about it then?' Stop talking, go away, and just let the issue go for a while before thinking about it.Accept the conclusion and do what u have to do.

Yesterday, I learnt a lesson in acceptance.

Liting ask me what I wanted to say about U brooding. It doesn't sound right after I wrote it down.

*I include myself, however some of you might deem yourself enlightened individuals and exclude yourself Anne 8:23 PM 0 comments

Liting, I love you for letting all of us to be ourselves and still love us! :) That's the perfect way to be friends. So, we're perfect together *grin*

Really glad to have this blog. It's working wondrously.

By the way, I really do have an emergency - and it is not about losing my Singaporean roots (or Singlish). So please I need to hear your voices! I'll be free the whole of today - have decided to stay at home. Have to clean up the place after the party, or else roomie will not be pleased.

Just let me know. I'll try to stay online for as much of the day as possible.

Dorothy 4:16 PM 0 comments

I realised i have nothing much to talk about some issues. But these issues did leave me with many things to ponder about. And writing down my thoughts have always been so much easier for me.

Am i too judgemental and critical about things? Am i too forceful in getting ideas across? Am i too demanding? Sometimes i think none of these describe me in any sense, at least not in the extreme manner. This is the way i get my perspectives across. This is the way i express myself. But things that friends say makes me feel that i'm just overly-critical and demanding. I don't understand why people always think that i'm ordering them around. If any of you think i should get down to all the formality and say," Can you please kindly help me..." instead of "oei! go and do...", i will do it. i don't really fancy being called bossy. really.

The only thing i want to say is that i expect a lot from friendships or any relationship. I want my friends or boyfriend to do things for me because they want to, not because they have to. I am willing to give sufficiently enough for my friends so i expect or at least hope that friends will reciprocate. Sometimes when friends say," It's too last minute, don't think boyfriend will be happy." or "I've tutorials tmr.", i feel...... I am not someone who will turn down a spontaneous dinner with a friend because of my studies or boyfriend. Not that i think people who do that are mean or anything of such sort. They do love their friends but they have their priorities as well. I understand. I really understand. A part of me always hope that i can be like them, be tied down with all my stuff and not tried so hard to play my role as a good friend. But this is just not me.

I was trying to talk to Liyi yesterday. Asked if Weijie is objecting of her going out with us, blah blah. I realised i'm no longer angry. I forgot why i was so angry about. I guess when i listen without resentment and with an open-heart, i learn to respect and accept people's perspectives and actions. But for me, this takes time. And i'm just too quick with my words, saying whatever i feel without sparing any thoughts for others.

But like what dorothy says," We are all friends! Why don't we understand? Why can't we accept each other as who she is?" So i guess after understanding, i can only accept and let whatever i'm feeling inside heals.

can't wait for the Goingaways to go. not that i really want them to leave. for me, it marks the end of sending-offs at the airport and making of farewell gifts which is equivalent to the start of mugging for me. Mid-term recess is next week. In other words, exams are in 7 weeks.

i love u girls! i want to be a happy flower! i really just want to be happy :) liting 12:30 PM 0 comments

Aww.... gave qiuyi a bigggggggggg surprise yesterday...!! we are such sweet and lovely girls! *laughz* so touching eh... i would be awfully touched if u girls had gone to my house to give me a surprise!! (i noe u girls wanted to do that on my bday rite... juz the thought is enuff to make me smile!!)

Title being Helpful Old Lady becuz... ytd i left the office in a hurry... i forgot my wallet (watz new!).. but i wasnt penniless larhz.. =P juz that... i dunch haf enuff coins to take bus from dooey's house.. = liting wanted to help me change $$ with an old lady we approached on the bus... but she refused to CHANGE $$ with us... instead she gave us lotsa coins! (felt as though i cheated her $$..) oh no... i felt v bad... still feeling bad...

N: daniel wu-lookalike is so cute!!!! wahahahaz.... wonder if we would see him again.. *mad*

Gossip King: *ooPs* AliC3 11:20 AM 0 comments

OK WQ. GOSSIP. Gossips coz i was thinking of diff catogories of gossip. Different pieces of gossip. Doesn't excuse the slip i know.

Since we're on the subject of Grammar, I'm going to be anal and point out that itz STUFF no STUFFS. This particular issue has been bothering me for quite some time, just that i was TRYING very hard not to be anal about it. After all, my general philosophy wrt to language leans more towards the belief that since language is simply an instrument of communication, it doesn't matter what form it takes as long as there there are sufficient rules governing it make it comprehensible to the speech community in which it is used.

actually wanted to express my feelings on so many issues that i faced tonight. However, i just feel exhuasted and thoughts are haphazardly swimming in my head. who knows, when tmr comes, they will disappear or remain hidden, dormant in the face of inertia. I just have to say, i have a lot to think about. Anne 2:05 AM 0 comments

It's the best birthday ever! And you girls made it so! No words and no amount of 'Love you' can express my appreciation for your friendship.
Qiuyi 1:26 AM 0 comments

I'm being very irritating here but I have to point out one thing!

Its GOSSIP not gossips! remember ok!

Am I the only one who checks this blog everytime I'm online to see what's being posted here?


Anonymous 12:08 PM 0 comments

ok dinner is still on after all since 5 of us (the majority) are still meeting up.


Hook is giving out freebies AGAIN. so to let my friends benefit(the NUS ones), AND in the spirit of love peace and joy, I will help them advertise. Please click HERE Anne 9:00 AM 0 comments

ALTHOUGH dinner is off, Liyi, Yun n I are still having Dinner. Liting and Alice can make it? I've gotten requests abt a CHEAP dinner. so please msg me regarding WHERE this is supposed to take place. Since Liyi n I wld b out from 2 onwards. anyone who wants to join us can do so. WQ i bet there'll b dinner another day ( i think la, so i betting small) confirm w u after this dinner. Anne 12:42 AM 0 comments

Yun spotted them, and I snapped it down. Muahahah. Wanqing was trying to wave us in. But being on a single date, me and Yun refused. Muahahaha again.

I am blogging so much here but neglected my own blog. Will get down to it soon.
Qiuyi 12:41 AM 0 comments

Liting, for the record i DIDN'T HARRASS him!!! I asked politely and discreetly. And when he DENIED the fact that he had NEW GOSSIPS. I pretended to believe him and ceased ALL FORMS of questioning.

Yun, I'm going to lead the life of a poor struggling starving student. Ice cream would probably be my meal for the day. please sympathise!

Qiuyi is probably the most wu liao person ard. She wants to post up the incriminating photo *3 drops of icky perspiration trinkles down the side of face*

Wanqing, you don't lead the life of a celebrity. You just have (extremely) wu liao friends. lol

Dot, even I don't know the latest latest gossips!!! basket. tell me when u do. Share the love!!

Alice, I'll donate USD 1 to your assassin fund;)and yes i will miss u too!

Liyi, when are u going to start blogging?

Sze Jia, when are u going to start blogging?

Finally to the Guest Star, Liting's Gossip King: The fact tt LT knows we asked is a true testament of ur unrivalled talent and skill at Gossiping. No title challenger will EVER usurp your position. Hence, I now end this post in awe and deference to your ability! Anne 11:57 PM 0 comments

i totally agree with you. well.... who will know it better than you do. lol. you're out of the circle of gossips. liting 10:55 PM 0 comments

~Qing~: thanks for ur invite!!!!!!!!! i finally can post sth here!! *Grinz*

~ting~: We aint KAYPO tan k!! im gonna kick ur buttocks when i see u!! wahAhahhaz.... nv harrass tze larhz... but u cant deny the fact that he's gossip king.. so of cuz he will share w us the gossips willingly (dunnit to harrasssss). i bet he's most glad to SHARE. =)

~Dot~: some GOSSIPS cannot be shared openly... *hehez* ask me when u see me!! i will share w u... wahahahaz.... and like i told u today... i MISSSSSSSSSS u!!!!!!! one day when that bitch is not in the office den we can skype!!!!!!!

~N~: u r 偏心！！u kept saying "Liting i'll miss u" kinda stuff... *jealous* -arbishz-

~all the girlies~: kindly donate wateva amt of $$ to me... so that i can hire a killer then my life in the office would be better... juz 6 thousand ringgits... my colleague has agreed to sponsor 1k... wahahaha... im juz kidding... im not that evil... wouldnt kill her larhz... probably juz get her drunk again and give her a few kicks and a slap in her face so that she can straighten her bitchy ideas... *oops* im not that mean.... AliC3 10:51 PM 0 comments

So what is the gossip? Say leh! (digression: have recently picked up an accent of sort. This is not due me wanting to be cool, but it is necessary so that my European friends can understand me. Still, I can do Singlish as good as before! Rest assured :)) You guess must give details!!! Must make me feel at home!!! *grin*

Crush has suddenly turned to talk to me. Have to hid this blog from him. So have to go!

But please share the gossip!

Dorothy 10:27 PM 0 comments

I was sitting in Sakae Sushi this afternoon, true to my celebrity lifestyle weekdays, when I noticed two ladies lurking outside the glass windows gawking at me like I was the Brazilian Boa Constrictor Harry Potter met (Chapter 2, HP&The Philosopher's Stone). It wouldn't really be that strange, especially since being a celebrity, I'm quite used to getting weird stares from strangers - except that these two ladies were Yun and Qiuyi.

Now, since you would already have heard by now, I might as well announce it for the boyfriends' sakes:: I prearranged to have lunch with Sherman today with the intention of sitting down and catching up with each other's lives as well as to catch up on some shopping, but I forgot that the rest of my friends have celebrity lifestyles as well, just that theirs were on pretense.

It was very weird, since I never bump into any friends on Mondays in any squarefoot of town, but I suppose fate had it that the First Time I met my ex for a loong lunch buffet I'd spot a friend wagging her very long and very rounded and very sharp index fingernail at me in the most aunty manner (no prizes for guessing who).

Just when I thought the staring was going to end, this very same person whipped out a camera and FLASHED at me...

Even stranger yet, when I pranced out to find out why on earth they went out without inviting me, this weird strange mascara-clad person hid her crumpler bag protectively behind her arms and said "NO you are not getting near my camera"...

Now I know how celebrities feel.

Anyway, Why is it that you guys are not inviting me to things? I am really busy but isn't it common courtesy to ask ? You know that if I can make it I'd definitely go. Enough said. Anonymous 10:12 PM 0 comments

Please don't drag the rest of the Tans into the picture, we're innocent. Haha! Guess wat girls, Since you are forbidden to bother Tze, u can come and bother me! I was there too. :P haha. Liting this is ur cue to start bribing me to keep my mouth sealed. (I'm like insinuating that something happened. :P)

Anyway, Qiuyi, hope you enjoyed your birthday party... You should super thank Fongguan cos he really went all out to make ur 21st birthday a memorable one. Of course he had our help. Hehe. Btw, I claim credit for the card!!! haha.

To the Dot, Liyi, Anne and Qiuyi... i hope you guys get fat from all the ice-creams!! (Andersen in Germany; Swensens and Ben and Jerry's in US) That's for leaving me alone in NUS. Bish. But no matter how fat you are, i'll still love you. =D Yun 9:42 PM 0 comments

For my gossip king. I'm going to declare Anne Tan & Alice Tan the kaypo Tans. After reading my blog, they actually messaged dear tze to try to dig for gossips. OMG! stop harassing tze! liting 6:52 PM 0 comments

I will miss u TERRIBLY too, LITING! 5 more days and I'll no longer be a 'Goingaway' but a 'Goneaway'. Still, itz only 4 months! I swear I'll still make my presence felt HERE. lol. UPDATE ME everyone!!!! Liting, Yun, Alice, Wanqing and Sze Jia. n i'll post pictures of cute guys (hopefully). lol. n i read the scales wrongly. itz not 43 KG but 23 KG. Still not THERE yet! lol hahhahaha ok. TUE are we Going out or not??? Liyi suggested eat Jap food. I'm fine w that. pple who wanna join us earlier please call liyi/Anne- we'll be bootshunting. Anne 5:21 PM 0 comments

1) For being my pillar of support.
2) For tolerating and adapting to my "minute-changing" mood. (Especially during the PMS period.)
3) For cheering me up. (Though sometimes i feel like killing him for getting more upset for me than i am. So in the end i have to cheer him up instead.)
4) For all the trust he has in me! (Not all guys allow to let their girlfriends to go for a stayover at a guyfriend's house and not get angry/jealous when girlfriend shares the bed with a guy.)
5) For allowing me to do whatever i please.
6) For loving me.
7) For loving my friends.
8) For financing me. (This is not the most important reason but still i appreciate his act of generosity.)
9) For allowing me to verbally and physically abuse him. (i'm not as violent as i seemed to be.)
10) And for all his acts of affection regardless how small. (He isn't exactly the type of man who shows his affection.)

I just love Boyfriend!

And other issues & annoucements..

dot! you have been drinking? no harm if it's just a little to keep you warm but do watch how much you drink alright? i'm slowly getting used with you being away.. still miss u though :) *hugs*

i need to join the flab losing regime too.. need to rid some at my thighs!

Anne! u're leaving in 5 days time.. i will MISS u terribly when you're gone! sounds familiar? this is what someone told anne.. lol

Tze Shien is liting's gossip-king of the week. lol liting 10:16 AM 1 comments

Yes QingQing, I will join you in your regime. I bloody well need it. Been guzzling too much beer for my own good, and due to my very Asian genes, I am pretty sure that I will acquire a beer belly in no time at all.

Exercise is needed - desperate measures for desperate times.

Then again, I've been walking many kilometers everyday. Anything to save a little money - the transport here is unbelievably expensive. May I walk my beer belly away.

Crush on czech friend continues. The guy got two first class BAs while doing them stimultaneously. This may sound horribly elitist, but I like intelligent men. I really, really like them. But has since found out that being attracted to other people while in a relationship is purely human. So there is less guilt now.

Dooey, you look gorgeous on your night! :) Hope you had a wonderful time. Wished I was there.

How's the packing for all the Goingaways? I know it can be hell. My advice: use the zip lock bags! They are pure magic.

Have learnt to enjoy walking in the cold. With a jacket of course, or else its just plain too cold. And has been getting home too late for my own good. But I always have an escort, so I guess its okay :)

Miss you guys! Let's skype soon. Need to hear your voices.

Dorothy 6:49 AM 0 comments

Wanqing darling and Liting darling! I know you are super paisay about the video. Don't worry, everyone loved it. Thank you so much for doing for me!
To those who contributed to the card, THANK YOU VERY MUCH TOO! It is VERY pretty! I love the idea! Who thought of it? Deserves a kiss from me!
To Liyi and Sze Jia who came late, no worries, nice of you to take the bloody 162 all the way down for me even though the party ended.
To Liting and Yun who came VERY early and with their heavy laptops to help me with balloons and miscellaneous, LOVE YOU GUYS!
To Anne who help me buy balloons and whose lappie made the screening of video possible, thank you!
To Alice who came quite early as well, thank yoU!

Really couldn't have done it without you. Any complains, please voice. LOVE YOU! Qiuyi 12:42 AM 0 comments

I've decided to start on a regime to give you goingawaygirls some motivation :p

Its the start of September and I figured I'd better lose some flab before my 21st, so I started some serious jogging today. Unlike most of you, I actually enjoy the whole sweaty smelly process of jogging (freak habit from cedar?!).

If it works i'll give you guys the recipe to success but i'll see how it goes.

//Qiuyi// i paiseyed my ass off for you, i was so stupid on the video! when i left your mommy was pointing me out to your relatives.
Anonymous 11:41 PM 0 comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING QIUYI WE LOVE YOU LOADS AND LOADS AND LOADS AND LOADS AND LOADS. AND LOADS AND LOADS AND LOADS. AND LOADS. OKOK WE HAD LOADS OF FUN AT UR BIRTHDAY. STAY PRETTY ALWAYS. Anne 10:51 PM 0 comments

My gawd. Do I have mad friends or what. Okay, I have mad friends.

I am feeling left out of Dooey's party! :( (digression: I'm typing on this damn Danish keyboard which is mildly retarded. Not only does it has funny Danish symbols in places of regular keys, it also can't keep up with my speedy typing. What can I say. I just type too fast. HA!)

Anyway, the contents of this post is written on the assumption that the Boyfriend is too busy moving into PGP and slogging on stupid Engine tutorials to read my blog (because this blog is linked to my blog). The consequences of him reading this post may be dire :P I may find myself expelled from the Blissfully Attached Club, and chucked into the Suddenly Single and Mortified Club.

This is because, for some unknown and even if known, absolutely unfathomable reason, I am developing a crush on my vagabound, long-haired, free-spirited, can-be-a-lawyer-but-chose-to-travel-instead Czech friend! *collective gasp* It might has something to do with me being so faraway from home, and thus have sub-consciously developed a devil may care attitude. It might also be due to me missing boyfriend very much and so am in need of a substitue for distractive purposes. And it might also be due to Czech friend's bloody fascinating blue-green eyes (I mean seriously, ang mohs have the most amazing eyes - they change colours all the time! AND they can be more than one colour at any one time. Have you ever seen a person's pupils dilate before? I just did in the last few days, and its really cool). Whatever the reason, developing a crush again after two years of attachment bliss is very strange indeed. This can't be natural!

But after thinking about this for some hours, I realised that a crush is JUST a crush. At the end of the day, I still love Boyfriend :) Then again, its exciting having a crush! And it may get addictive. Shall be a responsible adult who do not have crushes *make mental note*

I will like to remind you guys that under no circumstances will you pass this very higly confidential piece of information to anyone outside the Sista'Hood (esp. to the Boyfriend. I will choose to tell him this when I please :P).

But I'm not taking any chances. I'm taking the link off my blog!

Dorothy 4:43 PM 0 comments

WHATs with all these opaque, non-transparent definitions of words WQ n LT?????? *exasperation* no i dunno y Jo is duapao.(y is she duapao huh?) Sometimes i feel as though there is this 'make Anne look kaypoh by saying things she doesn't understand, then she'll ask more about it' conspiracy. *suspicious* IS THERE?????

Anyway, Liting. u know y u lack enthusiasm? coz u have too many responsibilities on ur shoulders. so dun try and accommodate everyone (which includes me, coz i know u try to go out w me even when u are not THAT free). Just prioritise and then do everything on the top first. EVERYONE understands...RIGHT? There's a time and place for everything and the time to always b free, has come to pass.

All ur 4 reasons are interlinked- u need more time to rest. if not today then tmr.

and then letz move onto a new topic. WHERE ARE U MY OTHER HAPPY FLOWERS???????

LIYI, ALICE, YUN, SZE JIA??????? Anne 4:34 PM 0 comments

I suddenly miss the nasi briyani in Cedar on Fridays. Anonymous 4:01 PM 0 comments

Definition of duapao

duapao is literally equivalent to Joanna. If you know what i mean :)

Anyway, qiuyi your balloons are too little. You do have to take into considerations of explosive-balloons, balloons that can never be blown up. blah blah blah. yun bought 50 ballons for her party.

I had super diarrhoea this morning but i'm feeling much better now after drinking 100 plus. 100 plus has been my saviour. When I had food poisoning last month, i drank 100 plus too.

i'm still considering whether i should go for the movie marathon tonight. A part of me wants to go mainly because i don't want to dua yun, the other of me is just so reluctant to go. And the reasons are:

1) piling-up work.
2) outbreak of unknown bumps.
3) lack of sleep.
4) diarrhoea.

Sometimes, i feel that i lacked the enthusiasm. Especially nowadays. There seemed to be always this disturbance at the back of my mind. Constant reminder that i need to study.

Registration for attachment has started.

i want to be a happy flower! liting 12:51 PM 0 comments

Happy! So Happy! So happy when I saw the blog just a few minutes ago. So filled with love and so real. "This is working out!" shouts my brain. And this will prove to be even more useful when more of us get away.

Ok, one by one now. I am happy to declare that I have 9 dishes, 1 dessert and 1 drink for the buffet. Bloody lot of money so please help yourself.

Going to wear jeans and a white tube looking spag top I got from GG<5. SUPER NICE! At least when its on the shelf. Only looks the best on me when I am standing and hungry so please don't attempt any sitting poses for photo taking. All Pretty Flowers, PLEASE STAND UP.

I don't know why you people are so excited but you got me a little excited as well. Is there something going on that I do not know about? Anyway, I got champagne and PINK (sticks tongue out) balloons coz I couldn't get silver and red. Compromise mah. Only 20, don't know how it will turn out. Is it enough? Got a normal sketch book for a guest book, I like it simple. Please sign yah?

Oh, and Liting, you seems really busy. You should try to do some work before you come on Saturday or bring here to do. Who can come earlier to help me?

Oh man, what will I do without my bf and gfs. *Blessed* Qiuyi 1:05 AM 0 comments

1) Liting thinks about a lot of things at one time.

2) Liting thinks aloud.

3) Liting doesn't exactly filter what she thinks and says. Most of the time, Liting's brain commands her mouth to speak her mind.

So the conclusion is Liting's post doesn't flow in sequential order.

Anyway i've serious eye ring problem and outbreaks. Record holding outbreak: 5 unknown bumps on my face.

I NEED SLEEP! But i need to study.............

can't wait for qiuyi's party! i love u girls!

i want to be a happy flower! liting 11:47 PM 0 comments

5th time today!

*muaks* to LITING! THanks for being here for me!! i know u are very busy and all, with ur school work n other commitments. Don't worry about me!! Packing's 1/2 done.

but somehow this part of ur entry cracked me up

'i had food poisoning last month and puked loads of green stuffs. And today i had diarrhoea. NN if you need any help, pls feel free to call me!'

Anne's first response : If i needed any help puking green stuff, I'll call liting.

Anne's 2nd response: Thatz not right!

Anne's 3rd response: LT is so sweet.

ok not very funny when typed out. but just try n understand my type of humor ok? tmr i am going to relief teach again. SIANZ. yet i am looking forward to it. Anne 11:31 PM 0 comments

what the hell is a duapao????? Anne 11:31 PM 0 comments

马后炮 (maa-ho-oh-pao, adj.)

The fake soundbomb attached to the back of a horse, activated by its tail only when the horse is about to fart. Its figurative meaning is the warning humans give when someone is going to duapao his way around an issue or argument. Anonymous 10:43 PM 0 comments

My sem-ly laboratory report is finally over. Heaved a sigh of relief :) Decided that i deserved a break since i have been sleeping for barely 4 hours daily for the past four days. But the thing about taking a break (even a short one day break) is that it throws me completely way behind my tight studying schedule.
If you do your calculations correctly, you would realised that even if liting studies 4 hours on her own on daily basis, she's never going to catch up with her "sky scraper-high" pile of tutorials. (note that liting is currently taking 10 modules, with school hours from 9.30-4.30 and a hour break in between)
Anyway who wants to order brikies? pls kindly go to the website German-Shoes-Online.com and give me your order by 15th Sept. Dorothy! i want u to help me buy LV :) i miss u so much.. lol
And i'm declaring bankruptcy. With 2 presents to buy this month, i'm really tight with money. Is there any kind soul who is willing to give some donations. My allowance from Mum is $170/mth plus $100/mth tuition fee. And a part of this amount of money has to pay for my $97 transportation and $50 handphone bill. So the bottom line is Money is Not Enough. It's hard for me to get more money from parents. And for all those who know me well enough, you guys should know that Liting is a part-time shopaholic. Not that I buy alot of things, it's just that i buy relatively more than some girls.
But I have decided that i should watch my expenditure and cut down on trips to town. afterall this is a brandnew month! the start of the month is always marked with a natural detoxification. i had food poisoning last month and puked loads of green stuffs. And today i had diarrhoea.
NN if you need any help, pls feel free to call me!

i love u girls! muack! liting 10:14 PM 0 comments

1)To Dot: Please msg me when u need my add to send the bracelet. Move in date is on th 24th Sept. I guess you can send a few days in advance of that date if you want=) or if u are not in a rush, after that.

2)If i knew what name i wld have provided=) I'll sleep on it!!

3)Thanks WQ

4)yeah agree w wq. Qiuyi what are u going to wear??

5)BADMINTON OVER ANNE???????? WQ IS EVILLLLLLLLLLLLL

6)No sympathy?? WQ IS EVILLLLLLLLL

7)rather Anne's stuff isn't going to be nicely compressed. and for laughing... (and for playing badminton on sat)(thus being EVILLLLLLLL)

8)Anne is not going to buy whatever WQ wants her to buy... MUAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHAHAHA

9)if WQ is buying 4D for me too, I might consider buying one item WQ wants;).

10)RAWRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Anne 10:01 PM 0 comments

Advice Retorts to the Thoughts of Anne my second patient:

1. Posting of address is NOT safe.
2. What name. Please provide.
3. Log into Blogger>> Go to Dashboard>> On the toolbar of the extreme right, click "Edit Profile">> Scroll to "display name" and there lies the reason why your name is NOT capital A. (Its your own doing!)
4. I can't wait for the boofey food. :)
5. I'm not coming, I'm playing badminton that day. :)
6. haha anne is going to fall over her bags.
7. haha anne's things are going to be wet.
8. no answer to this, please help me buy NARS Orgasm, and Benefit in the shades of Dandelion and Georgia.
9. Tell me the numbers I'll buy.
10. Well I'm definitely going to become more babelicious, get a hunky perma-date, and continue having Singaporean feasts. *GLEE* Anonymous 1:47 PM 0 comments

1)Anne already has her official address over at Davis. (Can i post it up here? or is that NOT SAFE?)
2)CAN WE PLEASE HAVE ANOTHER NAME for our blog?
3)how to get my name to have a capital A for the contributor's column?
4)I can't wait to go for qiuyi's birthday
5)I am leaving in 10 Days. flight is at 1.10. so will b there min 2 hours ahead. who'z coming??
6)a bit scared. (coz i might not b able to lift my luggage and might fall over trying to if i am carrying my backpack too;))
7)ziplocs tear easily
8)I can't believe I am leaving soon
9)can someone help me buy 4D on the day i leave? confirm win.
10)what if everything changes while i am gone? *HORROR* Anne 12:49 PM 0 comments

I sit in my living room, leeching on an anonymous neighbour's wireless-'Kalai' who is that? Emails have been shot to hostels, universities, SEP friend. MSN conversations have been held with a friend who misses msgs on a freq reg basis, Dooey, other 'EP friends. Mom sits in front of me, reading the papers, eating bak kua. The mundaneness and familiarity of this one peaceful thursday afternoon, with the faint musical tinkling of faraway windchimes reminds me how much I will miss home when I leave. Family, friends, the familarity of my surroundings, they all play a part in creating my world. and now as I step out of the safety of this tiny world i call my own, I can't help but feel a tingle of fear, of apprehension.

It's not really for long a time and i'm sure that once i am there, the excitment and the process of discovery and experiencing will absolutely make it all so worthwhile and I might JUST, want to stay there, a mite longer.

However, the dangers are real out there, and the question of trust does really come into play- in a big way. Who should I trust in world full of strangers? Who should I turn to for help? I guess time will reveal all and so for now, I'll revel in the present, and enjoy warmth of my little world even as the countdown begins- 10 MORE DAYS. Anne 12:21 PM 0 comments

1. Bracelet should go to Anne once she settles in & gets a permanent address since she's leaving a week earlier than the other two.

2. Bicycle: yes I would get a bike too and experience some langa-ing in a foreign land + since you don't have a driver's license you might as well get some navigating skills-on-wheels. oh and giving your butt a lot of unnecessary pain is ALWAYS something to look forward to in a foreign land :) :) :)

3. (i told) You should start a food diary on the food you miss. You'd be amazed at what you're craving for. I predict I will miss zhui kuey and dao huey, both of which I have absolutely NO fancy for when I'm in Singapore. and since I mentioned it you'll prolly be craving for it now. And cheese prata of course. Anonymous 12:32 AM 0 comments

I also know how to change the time! You have to go to settings to change the time, I am not even allowed there. Chey...Wanqing not so smart after all!

Oh, I feel that Dot should just hold on to the bracelet till Anne arrives there. While we should keep to the pre-arranged schedule, it is more economical to hold on to it till Anne arrives and passes Dot her address. We wouldn't want 50 bucks to be LOST IN THE MAIL. Right people? Tag your responses.

FUCK. I saved this as a draft instead. No wonder not posted. Was meant to be before Wanqing's last post. Damn, now I look like Ma Hou Pao. Qiuyi 12:26 AM 0 comments