Pop!
Just popped in for a few quick updates. Yes I am the new newscaster. Wee.
No I am not high (and neither was I high when I wrote that survey post, Ming- just to set the record straight).
1. I am leaving for India on the 27th, evening and returning to KL 6th, morning. I will be located at Bombay (apparently the Big Apple of India) and in honour of my aunt's wedding. I'm sure it's going to be beautiful but it's just bad timing so it pretty much sucks. Babes is leaving for Aussie on the 3rd. Please buy me ice cream and books to cheer me up. Hee. Nah I'd still be pissy and oh-so-weepy (you could sit with me and hand me tissue after tissue).
2. I have broken all my policies on tv series as I recently bought the entire first season of nip/tuck. End result: I am addicted (admitting it is the first step, ei). I am going to get a hard time for this, aren't I? Oh, but it's fantastic (even though it's ridiculously dramatic- but not in the Bold and Beautiful way, just simple, raw, fabulous acting skills). *the end of my world- I'm gushing about a television show other than F.R.I.E.N.D.S.*
3. Needless to say the past two weeks have been perfect; in a way it makes up for the past five months and it is going to be the thing that keeps me going for the next six. That and alot of comfort food (I have been steadily gaining weight- holy cow!)
4. A note to shaggy, my only one: Sometimes I get sad and frustrated because I know you are sad and frustrated, so I want to say sorry. I understand that the one of the reasons you feel those things is because we're apart, so I shouldn't force you to feel otherwise. I am sorry if I overwhelm you with my perkiness and/or cheerfulness. That is just me trying to get you to give me one of your little-boy smiles. I am always here for you, no matter what. In time, I will learn to deal with this, as we get to know each other better. I love you. I hope you understand where I'm coming from too. It takes two.
5. I miss the right hand terribly.
6. I recently picked up Tengku Halim's Vermillion Eye and I do not understand what the fuss is all about. I did not enjoy the way it was written (quite similar to Steinbeck's simple style of writing except slightly inferior) and although I understand that his usage of chauvinism was in a way to portray the mindsets and mood of the characters and theme respectively, I did not think it was completely necessary. Would you ever come across a sentence in a book where a women turns to another women and asks "Good f***?" Yea, I thought so. Gosh, that pissed me off. He simply pointed to the door (presumably where the man had just done the deed with a woman *it doesn't matter if she was a prostitute either, I can't remember if she was*) and says that line. It made my skin crawl.
7. I did not want to end on that note, so I should also mention (again, I think) that the Divine Secrets of the Ya-ya Sisterhood is well, divine.
Ta!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Little Old-School Me
Helloww. Shout-out to Jacq- you're back! (did that rhyme or was that just me?)
We love lists so let's make one:
1. The last thing that I thought I would say- I really enjoyed Die Hard 4.0, despite the shootings and explosions (although I must say that fire can be pretty if you ignore the damage it usually creates to the atmosphere and the screaming people it consumes). Yes I did watch it with my cuddle partner but the movie was actually pretty good (yes, we were watching the screen, don't start).
2. I am falling in love with Billie Holiday all over again; her sound is just so amazing. There's a special Billie Holiday CD that they're selling at the Starbucks counter and I have been eyeing it nonstop everytime I go there (my birthday's coming up, make a note, quick).
3. Currently reading Kate Milletts' Sexual Politics and it is so disturbing yet enlightening. Have decided to try the art of reading several books at the same time (i.e. not like in both hands but like alternate between a chosen three or four). Then realized that I'm already doing that. Dipped into Robin Morgan's The Word of A Woman yesterday and nearly started a full-fledged sobfest at the mamak. I stopped in time and cleverly dodged the lump in my throat. There was domestic abuse and you know the rest. Thanks to my paper for political science I am now binge-ing helplessly on feminist literature and thoroughly enjoying it. This is why I also have the Divine Secrets of the Ya-ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells on standby (has been that way since early June). Kinda took a backseat when I excitedly discovered that feminist is considered an ideology therefore perfectly suitable for the aforementioned paper.
4. On to more exciting news (aha!) exams finished on Thursday by 2pm but like I told babes, I already felt like I was on holiday what with all the gloriousness I mentioned earlier. A whole bunch of us went to Chili's for drinks and dinner the same day. Headed to Telawi after that and realized that Bangsar is just getting sad.
Quote of the day: *makes an 0 with fingers while mouthing "zero!"* (that was the reaction we got from the guys we took to Bangsar while they were hunting for attractive people). can you say LOL. (I was in too good a mood to lecture them on being MCP's).
5. You better know what an MCP is.
6. Tuition is going well *knocks on wood* and they treat me very well. I get snacks, drinks and today the lady gave me Estee Lauder lipgloss for no blinkin' reason at all. Ah, the perks. Also, the swimming pool in their condo looks fab, I want to abuse my rights there (I have an access card). I have yet to start with the mother so am still a bit apprehensive. Also, I am having a problem explaining meanings to the kid; I can't draw for nuts and I am generally bad at describing/explaining things to people. This is why I rely on my stupid sense of humour. Suggestions, anyone, please. Thank you.
7. Nimmy turns 20 on Monday but will always act like a 4-year-old. We all will, won't we? Lots of love to Nimmmmy.
8. Payal's leaving at 10am on Wednesday, 11th July 2007. Much love and luck to you, dumbass. I know you want an iPod or a car or better yet a lot of cash but all I can give you is me. You'll always have me. Don't ever forget that. (You better be tearing you cold heartless stone, you).
9. I'm on break til' the second week of August. Can you say WEE?
10. Thank you babes for all our memories. I want to make more with you. And HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY in advance! Yay us! *waits to be spoilt rotten tomorrow* heehee.
11. Here is my music these days.
a. Our Love Is Here To Stay- Billie Holiday
b. You Sexy Thing- Hot Chocolate
c. California Youth and Beauty- The Decemberists
d. I'm Looking Through You- The Wallflowers*
e. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds- Beatles*
f. I Feel Pretty- Julie Andrews
g. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away- Eddie Vedder*
h. Across the Universe- Rufus Wainwright*
i. Two of Us- Aimee Mann and Michael Penn*
j. Nowhere Man- Paul Westerberg*
* These songs are from the I Am Sam soundtrack and they are so brilliant. I can't even decide which one I like better- the soundtrack or the movie; both are supremely fantastic.
12. I want to watch Shrek 3.
Wee, off I go.
We love lists so let's make one:
1. The last thing that I thought I would say- I really enjoyed Die Hard 4.0, despite the shootings and explosions (although I must say that fire can be pretty if you ignore the damage it usually creates to the atmosphere and the screaming people it consumes). Yes I did watch it with my cuddle partner but the movie was actually pretty good (yes, we were watching the screen, don't start).
2. I am falling in love with Billie Holiday all over again; her sound is just so amazing. There's a special Billie Holiday CD that they're selling at the Starbucks counter and I have been eyeing it nonstop everytime I go there (my birthday's coming up, make a note, quick).
3. Currently reading Kate Milletts' Sexual Politics and it is so disturbing yet enlightening. Have decided to try the art of reading several books at the same time (i.e. not like in both hands but like alternate between a chosen three or four). Then realized that I'm already doing that. Dipped into Robin Morgan's The Word of A Woman yesterday and nearly started a full-fledged sobfest at the mamak. I stopped in time and cleverly dodged the lump in my throat. There was domestic abuse and you know the rest. Thanks to my paper for political science I am now binge-ing helplessly on feminist literature and thoroughly enjoying it. This is why I also have the Divine Secrets of the Ya-ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells on standby (has been that way since early June). Kinda took a backseat when I excitedly discovered that feminist is considered an ideology therefore perfectly suitable for the aforementioned paper.
4. On to more exciting news (aha!) exams finished on Thursday by 2pm but like I told babes, I already felt like I was on holiday what with all the gloriousness I mentioned earlier. A whole bunch of us went to Chili's for drinks and dinner the same day. Headed to Telawi after that and realized that Bangsar is just getting sad.
Quote of the day: *makes an 0 with fingers while mouthing "zero!"* (that was the reaction we got from the guys we took to Bangsar while they were hunting for attractive people). can you say LOL. (I was in too good a mood to lecture them on being MCP's).
5. You better know what an MCP is.
6. Tuition is going well *knocks on wood* and they treat me very well. I get snacks, drinks and today the lady gave me Estee Lauder lipgloss for no blinkin' reason at all. Ah, the perks. Also, the swimming pool in their condo looks fab, I want to abuse my rights there (I have an access card). I have yet to start with the mother so am still a bit apprehensive. Also, I am having a problem explaining meanings to the kid; I can't draw for nuts and I am generally bad at describing/explaining things to people. This is why I rely on my stupid sense of humour. Suggestions, anyone, please. Thank you.
7. Nimmy turns 20 on Monday but will always act like a 4-year-old. We all will, won't we? Lots of love to Nimmmmy.
8. Payal's leaving at 10am on Wednesday, 11th July 2007. Much love and luck to you, dumbass. I know you want an iPod or a car or better yet a lot of cash but all I can give you is me. You'll always have me. Don't ever forget that. (You better be tearing you cold heartless stone, you).
9. I'm on break til' the second week of August. Can you say WEE?
10. Thank you babes for all our memories. I want to make more with you. And HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY in advance! Yay us! *waits to be spoilt rotten tomorrow* heehee.
11. Here is my music these days.
a. Our Love Is Here To Stay- Billie Holiday
b. You Sexy Thing- Hot Chocolate
c. California Youth and Beauty- The Decemberists
d. I'm Looking Through You- The Wallflowers*
e. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds- Beatles*
f. I Feel Pretty- Julie Andrews
g. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away- Eddie Vedder*
h. Across the Universe- Rufus Wainwright*
i. Two of Us- Aimee Mann and Michael Penn*
j. Nowhere Man- Paul Westerberg*
* These songs are from the I Am Sam soundtrack and they are so brilliant. I can't even decide which one I like better- the soundtrack or the movie; both are supremely fantastic.
12. I want to watch Shrek 3.
Wee, off I go.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Cha-ching
What would I do if I won the lottery.
What kind of car would you buy?
- A beetle or Mr. Bean's car. I can't fit anywhere else anyway eh?
Where in the country would you move
to?
-In the country: I would move to the beachside and just set up camp there. Out the county I'd go to Bali! Also to the beachside!
What kind of house would u buy?
- A house made out of chocolate because I'm so loaded right now I can afford to EAT the damn thing.
Would you give your family any money?
- For sure, after eating my own house of course.
Would you give your friends any
money?
- No but I would buy them drinks,and like ship them to the beach too.
Where would you go on vacation?
- Oo everywhere, especially Europe. Ok yea, everywhere.
What luxury item would you buy first?
- A huge ass plasma TV for my dad.
Would it change your life?
- Most certainly it would in certain aspects.
Would you save any of it?
- Yes and I'd invest it in a good cause; namely a women's organization.
Would it change your current
relationship?
- Oo I'd spoil my babes rotten.
Would you quit your job?
- No I love my job! I'd get more jobs with all my financial superpowers no?
Would you ever work again?
- Yesh. I'd build a daycare center for kids and we could dance and sing to Itsy-Bitsy-Teeny-Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini all day. NO MTV.
What one task would you never do
again?
- Look at my wallet and only see receipts?
What dream of yours would you be able
to do?
- Mentioned above. Oh and did you know that now you can go on vacation and contribute to society by volunteering? Now you do!
Would you change the way you dress?
- I doubt it, I'd buy a few more jeans though and use them til' they look like my current ones. It's a miracle my parents don't pass out from all the sighing and rolling-of-eyes that I encounter at home.
Would you change anything about your
body?
- No, I'm good thank you.
Would you miss anything about not
being rich?
- Perhaps I'd miss having to actually worry? Um, ok no.
Who would be the first person you
tell?
- Babes!
Would it bring you happiness?
-Not any more than when I was not-too-loaded. Happiness is a state of mind.
What kind of car would you buy?
- A beetle or Mr. Bean's car. I can't fit anywhere else anyway eh?
Where in the country would you move
to?
-In the country: I would move to the beachside and just set up camp there. Out the county I'd go to Bali! Also to the beachside!
What kind of house would u buy?
- A house made out of chocolate because I'm so loaded right now I can afford to EAT the damn thing.
Would you give your family any money?
- For sure, after eating my own house of course.
Would you give your friends any
money?
- No but I would buy them drinks,and like ship them to the beach too.
Where would you go on vacation?
- Oo everywhere, especially Europe. Ok yea, everywhere.
What luxury item would you buy first?
- A huge ass plasma TV for my dad.
Would it change your life?
- Most certainly it would in certain aspects.
Would you save any of it?
- Yes and I'd invest it in a good cause; namely a women's organization.
Would it change your current
relationship?
- Oo I'd spoil my babes rotten.
Would you quit your job?
- No I love my job! I'd get more jobs with all my financial superpowers no?
Would you ever work again?
- Yesh. I'd build a daycare center for kids and we could dance and sing to Itsy-Bitsy-Teeny-Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini all day. NO MTV.
What one task would you never do
again?
- Look at my wallet and only see receipts?
What dream of yours would you be able
to do?
- Mentioned above. Oh and did you know that now you can go on vacation and contribute to society by volunteering? Now you do!
Would you change the way you dress?
- I doubt it, I'd buy a few more jeans though and use them til' they look like my current ones. It's a miracle my parents don't pass out from all the sighing and rolling-of-eyes that I encounter at home.
Would you change anything about your
body?
- No, I'm good thank you.
Would you miss anything about not
being rich?
- Perhaps I'd miss having to actually worry? Um, ok no.
Who would be the first person you
tell?
- Babes!
Would it bring you happiness?
-Not any more than when I was not-too-loaded. Happiness is a state of mind.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Talk to Me
1) Star Sign:
*leo*
2) What do pple call you:
*Mil, Milly, Milly-Willy [new edition], Mila, Dei[Payal has a variation of these] Babes[Viv has a variation of these :0]*
3) What are you hooked to at home:
*Laptop*
4) What beauty tips would you like to
share:
*Having a tummy is never the end of the world because women are supposed to have meat.* [ahem, you know who you are]
5) How do you keep fit:
*I'm not in the least bit fit.*
6) What's the weird thing pple don't
know about you:
*I'm pretty open with my weird-ness. Ok here's something nobody knows; I'm a righty but I brush my teeth with my left hand. I don't know what's up with that.*
7) What's your latest favourite scent:
*The pinkish bottle from Body Shop. Issey Miyake.*
8) What recipe would you share to pple
who are on diet:
*Oh. Don't diet.*
9) What's ur 'public' habit that isn't
obvious:
*I sing to every song in my car. In my head. Hehe.
10) What's ur long-term wish:
*To rule the world. Or just my little household. Hee.
11) What's your most evil deed:
*Oh boy. Just my voodoo abilites.*
12) What crime have you been into:
*Kidnapping people I love outta their houses. I always return them though.*
13) Whose your celebrity crush:
*Smeagol from LOTR.*
14) Are you a bisexual:
*No, but perhaps I was in another lifetime.*
15) Are you cute?
*I'm rodent-cute. =P*
16) Can virgins be sexy:
*Virginity is not directly correlated with sexiness, you prick.*
17) Are you always arrogant:
*I boast about the way I'm superman.*
18) Do you tell pple about your alter-
ego:
*All the time.I need someone to blame my shortcomings on, ei? Aha.*
19) What connects you easily to others:
*Everything but small talk.*
20) Which celeb's life would you like
to live into:
*Paris Hilton so I could spend all her money. See the way I think.*
21) What's your most common advice:
*Talk to me.*
23) Are you a good boy:
*I try.*
24) Do you snog guys from other races:
*I snog guys no more. Little boys are my specialty.*
25) If you were to rebirth,what mixed
heritage do you wish you are:
*What you should ask me is what period would I want to be born in and I would tell you either the 19th century or the 1960's. Old school I am.*
26) Are you a wild partygirl:
*I'm as wild as the sky is green. But I do love the dancing.*
27) Have you ever sufferred to look
good:
*I wouldn't call waxing a form of suffering but some might.*
28) What's your best experience:
*The latest would be my special roadtrip. Hee*
29) What's your biggest secret:
*That I can actually be super-shy. Stop laughing.*
*leo*
2) What do pple call you:
*Mil, Milly, Milly-Willy [new edition], Mila, Dei[Payal has a variation of these] Babes[Viv has a variation of these :0]*
3) What are you hooked to at home:
*Laptop*
4) What beauty tips would you like to
share:
*Having a tummy is never the end of the world because women are supposed to have meat.* [ahem, you know who you are]
5) How do you keep fit:
*I'm not in the least bit fit.*
6) What's the weird thing pple don't
know about you:
*I'm pretty open with my weird-ness. Ok here's something nobody knows; I'm a righty but I brush my teeth with my left hand. I don't know what's up with that.*
7) What's your latest favourite scent:
*The pinkish bottle from Body Shop. Issey Miyake.*
8) What recipe would you share to pple
who are on diet:
*Oh. Don't diet.*
9) What's ur 'public' habit that isn't
obvious:
*I sing to every song in my car. In my head. Hehe.
10) What's ur long-term wish:
*To rule the world. Or just my little household. Hee.
11) What's your most evil deed:
*Oh boy. Just my voodoo abilites.*
12) What crime have you been into:
*Kidnapping people I love outta their houses. I always return them though.*
13) Whose your celebrity crush:
*Smeagol from LOTR.*
14) Are you a bisexual:
*No, but perhaps I was in another lifetime.*
15) Are you cute?
*I'm rodent-cute. =P*
16) Can virgins be sexy:
*Virginity is not directly correlated with sexiness, you prick.*
17) Are you always arrogant:
*I boast about the way I'm superman.*
18) Do you tell pple about your alter-
ego:
*All the time.I need someone to blame my shortcomings on, ei? Aha.*
19) What connects you easily to others:
*Everything but small talk.*
20) Which celeb's life would you like
to live into:
*Paris Hilton so I could spend all her money. See the way I think.*
21) What's your most common advice:
*Talk to me.*
23) Are you a good boy:
*I try.*
24) Do you snog guys from other races:
*I snog guys no more. Little boys are my specialty.*
25) If you were to rebirth,what mixed
heritage do you wish you are:
*What you should ask me is what period would I want to be born in and I would tell you either the 19th century or the 1960's. Old school I am.*
26) Are you a wild partygirl:
*I'm as wild as the sky is green. But I do love the dancing.*
27) Have you ever sufferred to look
good:
*I wouldn't call waxing a form of suffering but some might.*
28) What's your best experience:
*The latest would be my special roadtrip. Hee*
29) What's your biggest secret:
*That I can actually be super-shy. Stop laughing.*
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Very much taken
1) Single, Taken, or Flirting?
:: Very much taken. =D
2) Are you happy with where you are?
:: Yes, could not ask for more.
3) When you meet the right person, do
you fall fast?
:: I think I did fall fast and pretty damn hard. I ain't complaining though.
4) Have you ever had your heart
broken?
:: Yes, because people can disappoint you but if you don't take risks you will never know what you missed.
5) Do you believe that there are
certain circumstances where cheating
is ok?
:: No, there is never a good reason to cheat, everything that you can think of is an excuse, not a reason.
6) Would you ever take someone back if
they cheated on you?
:: I don't need to worry about this question, but no. And it should work both ways.
7) Have you talked about marriage with
another person?
:: Yes, I don't have commitment issues anymore. Aha!
8) Do you want children?
:: I really do.
9) How many?
:: Football team or better yet a whole farmhouse. I ain't no gumball machine but I do know I sound like one.
10) Would you consider adoption?
:: Yes, why not.
13) Do you want someone you can't
have?
:: No, but I probably did when I was 11 and I saw the Moffatts playing on tv. You remember that too, don't ya. Ahh, puberty sucks.
14) Do you believe love at first sight
exists?
:: No, not at all. Even though you can fall for someone fast, love does take time to grow. Time, energy and effort; and when all three are present, that's the real thing right there, you'll know it.
15) Do you believe in celebrating
anniversaries?
:: Yes I do because love should be celebrated.
16) Do you believe that you can change
for someone?
:: No, not at all and I don't think that people should change for others. But I do believe that a person can change because of an influence from another person.
17) If you could get married anywhere,
money's not an object, where would it
be?
:: Ah I would want to be married right here because everyone I love lives here, but if I could fly all of them to Bali at the beachside that would be nice too.
18) Do you have feelings for someone
right now?
:: Yes, very much so.
19) Have you ever wished you could
have someone but you couldn't?
:: Refer to the Moffatts phase and how could I forget the Home Improvement phase? Aha
20) Have you ever broken a heart?
:: Unfortunately yes, and apparently I also cast spells (lol, Payal!! Remember?)
21) Would you ever fight somebody over
your boyfriend/girlfriend?
:: Even though I don't believe in violence, love is worth fighting for no? If there is injustice, I will find you and hunt you down.
22) What would you say about your ex?
:: I'd say wish you all the best.
:: Very much taken. =D
2) Are you happy with where you are?
:: Yes, could not ask for more.
3) When you meet the right person, do
you fall fast?
:: I think I did fall fast and pretty damn hard. I ain't complaining though.
4) Have you ever had your heart
broken?
:: Yes, because people can disappoint you but if you don't take risks you will never know what you missed.
5) Do you believe that there are
certain circumstances where cheating
is ok?
:: No, there is never a good reason to cheat, everything that you can think of is an excuse, not a reason.
6) Would you ever take someone back if
they cheated on you?
:: I don't need to worry about this question, but no. And it should work both ways.
7) Have you talked about marriage with
another person?
:: Yes, I don't have commitment issues anymore. Aha!
8) Do you want children?
:: I really do.
9) How many?
:: Football team or better yet a whole farmhouse. I ain't no gumball machine but I do know I sound like one.
10) Would you consider adoption?
:: Yes, why not.
13) Do you want someone you can't
have?
:: No, but I probably did when I was 11 and I saw the Moffatts playing on tv. You remember that too, don't ya. Ahh, puberty sucks.
14) Do you believe love at first sight
exists?
:: No, not at all. Even though you can fall for someone fast, love does take time to grow. Time, energy and effort; and when all three are present, that's the real thing right there, you'll know it.
15) Do you believe in celebrating
anniversaries?
:: Yes I do because love should be celebrated.
16) Do you believe that you can change
for someone?
:: No, not at all and I don't think that people should change for others. But I do believe that a person can change because of an influence from another person.
17) If you could get married anywhere,
money's not an object, where would it
be?
:: Ah I would want to be married right here because everyone I love lives here, but if I could fly all of them to Bali at the beachside that would be nice too.
18) Do you have feelings for someone
right now?
:: Yes, very much so.
19) Have you ever wished you could
have someone but you couldn't?
:: Refer to the Moffatts phase and how could I forget the Home Improvement phase? Aha
20) Have you ever broken a heart?
:: Unfortunately yes, and apparently I also cast spells (lol, Payal!! Remember?)
21) Would you ever fight somebody over
your boyfriend/girlfriend?
:: Even though I don't believe in violence, love is worth fighting for no? If there is injustice, I will find you and hunt you down.
22) What would you say about your ex?
:: I'd say wish you all the best.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Stick a fork in me, I'm done
So today, was quite a day.
I woke up at 9am and realized I had a presentation in an hour (but I'm superman and I always manage to reach on time). Punchline is, we didn't get to our turn and I am running out of formal wear for these occasions. I wore white today and we all know that the sun was merciless today. Picture that.
Once back home away from the chaos of college, I entered a brand new hurricane; one that I had not experienced in awhile. I opened the door of my home to be greeted by four 12-year-old boys. My ears are still ringing (because this is what silence sounds like). I then proceeded to spend an entire afternoon with the little people. My brother appointed me director (camera holder) to film a movie for history class. I was Hitler of the day; I was a total tyrant and I used threats excessively. It worked though. What they say is true; power can be scary. Boo.
The evening was spent hiding in my room from the remaining noise.
But the best news is still someone being in the same country as me.
Can you say WHEEEEE?
Somebody dare me to stop smiling.
I woke up at 9am and realized I had a presentation in an hour (but I'm superman and I always manage to reach on time). Punchline is, we didn't get to our turn and I am running out of formal wear for these occasions. I wore white today and we all know that the sun was merciless today. Picture that.
Once back home away from the chaos of college, I entered a brand new hurricane; one that I had not experienced in awhile. I opened the door of my home to be greeted by four 12-year-old boys. My ears are still ringing (because this is what silence sounds like). I then proceeded to spend an entire afternoon with the little people. My brother appointed me director (camera holder) to film a movie for history class. I was Hitler of the day; I was a total tyrant and I used threats excessively. It worked though. What they say is true; power can be scary. Boo.
The evening was spent hiding in my room from the remaining noise.
But the best news is still someone being in the same country as me.
Can you say WHEEEEE?
Somebody dare me to stop smiling.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
God Only Knows
I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would livin' do me
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would livin' do me
God only knows what I'd be without you
This is dedicated to you. My love.
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would livin' do me
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would livin' do me
God only knows what I'd be without you
This is dedicated to you. My love.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Fiercely
Imagine the irony when...
You're thinking about a presentation but then a few hours later you realize that these things are trivial when it comes to your health, your relationships, your priorites...your passion.
We spend so much of time worrying about stupid things, about tiny chores that don't even matter in the long run and we forget all the pretty things right in front of us. Your other half, your best friends, your parents, your dog,and so on.
At the end of a long day, you come home and you yell at the people who ask you how your day was, or you sulk away in a corner because things didn't go your way.
Ah yes, cliche my little speech is, and yes, you have heard it before. But please, don't wait for the last minute to tell everyone you love them or you'll be kicking yourself later. Don't just tell them. Show them. Give out hugs, they're FREE! Give all your kisses away, don't be stingy. Don't sulk too long, that person could get tired of waiting. Communicate!! Nobody can READ your mind. Spend your money. Shut up and do it. Don't tell me you're saving up for a flimsy dress that gives you actual cleavage. That's bullshit, I don't want to hear that. When are you going to wear the damn dress? Prom? That's a million years away. Screw that, buy an ice-cream cone and eat that instead! Whatever rocks your boat.
Accept the things you can't change. Please. Just do that. Remind me to do the same when I forget.
My love for you is nothing to brag about but I want you to know that I do.
I love you fiercely and deeply, don't forget that.
I will take care of myself because I ask the same from you.
Find that one thing that makes you happy, that's all it takes.
I am luckier, I found someone that makes me full of glee.
-Gleeful Mil-
You're thinking about a presentation but then a few hours later you realize that these things are trivial when it comes to your health, your relationships, your priorites...your passion.
We spend so much of time worrying about stupid things, about tiny chores that don't even matter in the long run and we forget all the pretty things right in front of us. Your other half, your best friends, your parents, your dog,and so on.
At the end of a long day, you come home and you yell at the people who ask you how your day was, or you sulk away in a corner because things didn't go your way.
Ah yes, cliche my little speech is, and yes, you have heard it before. But please, don't wait for the last minute to tell everyone you love them or you'll be kicking yourself later. Don't just tell them. Show them. Give out hugs, they're FREE! Give all your kisses away, don't be stingy. Don't sulk too long, that person could get tired of waiting. Communicate!! Nobody can READ your mind. Spend your money. Shut up and do it. Don't tell me you're saving up for a flimsy dress that gives you actual cleavage. That's bullshit, I don't want to hear that. When are you going to wear the damn dress? Prom? That's a million years away. Screw that, buy an ice-cream cone and eat that instead! Whatever rocks your boat.
Accept the things you can't change. Please. Just do that. Remind me to do the same when I forget.
My love for you is nothing to brag about but I want you to know that I do.
I love you fiercely and deeply, don't forget that.
I will take care of myself because I ask the same from you.
Find that one thing that makes you happy, that's all it takes.
I am luckier, I found someone that makes me full of glee.
-Gleeful Mil-
Monday, June 11, 2007
It Can Burn
Aloha.
It is going to rain soon and my selfish bed calls to me again. The moron won't leave me alone. Excuse the swearing, I'm not so chirpy today. I just got rejected twice in the span of three days. I ain't talking about people, I'm talking about the mean, big, ugly thing called UNI. Universities, college, money-sucking institutes, yes that's the one. Safe to say I am not leaving in July, so back-up plan has gone down the drain.
If I may start at the beginning, my original plan was to apply for Curtin, Perth for the February 2008 intake, but while in the midst of applying, I thought I could send in an application for Murdoch, Perth as well for the July 2007 intake. In one day, my world tipped over a bit, because I was full of What If's? What if I actually get accepted into Murdoch? July. That's like, less than two months (at that time). In fact, I was reassured, even, that I would not have a problem getting in even though not all of my subjects met the grade requirements. However, it turned out to be exactly that. My grades were the problem. I didn't think I'd be very affected, but it's a bit scary to be turned down. The brain get's a little schizophrenic and you start to wonder if anybody will take you in (even though you're paying them a trillion dollars for one measly degree that doesn't even guarantee you one measly job because apparently now they look for "experience" too).
Excuse the bitterness, but it's not very hard to be pessimistic about the whole college thing. There are no guarantees, people, we're all just taking a risk here. But don't worry, we're all in this together (if that doesn't make you feel any better, I apologize if I depressed you to no end and you burst out crying while you think about the uncertain future that lies ahead of you).
BUT, having said all that, we should all just be inifinitely grateful that we even have the opportunity to get a tertiary education. Let's take a moment shall we?
Moving on to the generality that is life, I am done with my Music Exams and it feels really weird not to be worrying about thrills and semiquavers. After it was over,I couldn't believe it actually was completely over. I felt like I had spent a few years trying to perfect my Bach and Scarlatti, instead of just a couple of rushed, panicked months of practicing. However (there's always one in my stories), Miss Ellen has agreed to let me continue with her and I shall be learning more classical music( all the pretty little things I just love- Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel etc) under her wing until I leave.
Also, Mom's party was just perfect despite the awful, last-minute planning that went on. She had absolutely no friggin' idea, and that is why it was just lovely. I have a video and the expression is absolutely priceless. Plus, everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves and I'm afraid Mom's 40th is going to be the talk of the town for awhile. This makes me very uncomfortable. Sindhi limelights are the worst. Oh well.
A piece of advice for anyone feeling stale with life. Do something new or do something you haven't done in a long time. Here are a few suggestions. Trust me on this, it makes you see things in a different light and that is always nice, no?
1. If you drive everywhere, try not driving for a whole day (or, if not possible; try a couple of hours) and commute using public transport or your own two feet. Yes, walk my dearies, it is fun, no matter what kind of lungs you have. Makes you feel younger, or if not, then much lighter.
2. If you have not watched a movie in a long time, or read a book (or have not had entertainment, basically) do just that. If possible, pick something that you have not seen or read before. Some things can inspire.
3. Try cooking. Anything. Like Payal said, it can feel like an accomplishment (I would not friggin' know I suppose).
4. Walk around a mall and people watch OR sit in Starbucks and people watch. It makes you wonder.
5. Spend a significant amount of time singing your favourite songs. Makes you fly. Like really really high.
6. Clean your room. Seriously. Throw all the junk you hoard, and I mean ALL. Makes you fly too.
7. When eating out, pick someplace new or someplace that you have always wanted to try but just couldn't because you just have to eat at McDonald's or Burger King again. This one really works too.
8. For one whole day, try not to plan ahead. I know some of you really can't do this, but just make an attempt. Just see what happens.
9. Go to Toys R Us and buy the small bottle of bubbles they have and blow away. Bubbles are so silly but so pretty, no? Makes you feel young (boy, do we need that).
10. If you have not dressed up in awhile, or have not worn something that you know makes you look good, do it. Makes you feel like Austin Powers. Or er...whoever.
You have probably seen almost all, or all of the above in a magazine or even tried it out yourself, but maybe you haven't tried it because I can see you look at me so full of skepticism. But do it. Even if you already have.
Much love to everyone.
-4 more weeks-
It is going to rain soon and my selfish bed calls to me again. The moron won't leave me alone. Excuse the swearing, I'm not so chirpy today. I just got rejected twice in the span of three days. I ain't talking about people, I'm talking about the mean, big, ugly thing called UNI. Universities, college, money-sucking institutes, yes that's the one. Safe to say I am not leaving in July, so back-up plan has gone down the drain.
If I may start at the beginning, my original plan was to apply for Curtin, Perth for the February 2008 intake, but while in the midst of applying, I thought I could send in an application for Murdoch, Perth as well for the July 2007 intake. In one day, my world tipped over a bit, because I was full of What If's? What if I actually get accepted into Murdoch? July. That's like, less than two months (at that time). In fact, I was reassured, even, that I would not have a problem getting in even though not all of my subjects met the grade requirements. However, it turned out to be exactly that. My grades were the problem. I didn't think I'd be very affected, but it's a bit scary to be turned down. The brain get's a little schizophrenic and you start to wonder if anybody will take you in (even though you're paying them a trillion dollars for one measly degree that doesn't even guarantee you one measly job because apparently now they look for "experience" too).
Excuse the bitterness, but it's not very hard to be pessimistic about the whole college thing. There are no guarantees, people, we're all just taking a risk here. But don't worry, we're all in this together (if that doesn't make you feel any better, I apologize if I depressed you to no end and you burst out crying while you think about the uncertain future that lies ahead of you).
BUT, having said all that, we should all just be inifinitely grateful that we even have the opportunity to get a tertiary education. Let's take a moment shall we?
Moving on to the generality that is life, I am done with my Music Exams and it feels really weird not to be worrying about thrills and semiquavers. After it was over,I couldn't believe it actually was completely over. I felt like I had spent a few years trying to perfect my Bach and Scarlatti, instead of just a couple of rushed, panicked months of practicing. However (there's always one in my stories), Miss Ellen has agreed to let me continue with her and I shall be learning more classical music( all the pretty little things I just love- Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel etc) under her wing until I leave.
Also, Mom's party was just perfect despite the awful, last-minute planning that went on. She had absolutely no friggin' idea, and that is why it was just lovely. I have a video and the expression is absolutely priceless. Plus, everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves and I'm afraid Mom's 40th is going to be the talk of the town for awhile. This makes me very uncomfortable. Sindhi limelights are the worst. Oh well.
A piece of advice for anyone feeling stale with life. Do something new or do something you haven't done in a long time. Here are a few suggestions. Trust me on this, it makes you see things in a different light and that is always nice, no?
1. If you drive everywhere, try not driving for a whole day (or, if not possible; try a couple of hours) and commute using public transport or your own two feet. Yes, walk my dearies, it is fun, no matter what kind of lungs you have. Makes you feel younger, or if not, then much lighter.
2. If you have not watched a movie in a long time, or read a book (or have not had entertainment, basically) do just that. If possible, pick something that you have not seen or read before. Some things can inspire.
3. Try cooking. Anything. Like Payal said, it can feel like an accomplishment (I would not friggin' know I suppose).
4. Walk around a mall and people watch OR sit in Starbucks and people watch. It makes you wonder.
5. Spend a significant amount of time singing your favourite songs. Makes you fly. Like really really high.
6. Clean your room. Seriously. Throw all the junk you hoard, and I mean ALL. Makes you fly too.
7. When eating out, pick someplace new or someplace that you have always wanted to try but just couldn't because you just have to eat at McDonald's or Burger King again. This one really works too.
8. For one whole day, try not to plan ahead. I know some of you really can't do this, but just make an attempt. Just see what happens.
9. Go to Toys R Us and buy the small bottle of bubbles they have and blow away. Bubbles are so silly but so pretty, no? Makes you feel young (boy, do we need that).
10. If you have not dressed up in awhile, or have not worn something that you know makes you look good, do it. Makes you feel like Austin Powers. Or er...whoever.
You have probably seen almost all, or all of the above in a magazine or even tried it out yourself, but maybe you haven't tried it because I can see you look at me so full of skepticism. But do it. Even if you already have.
Much love to everyone.
-4 more weeks-
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
On Being Personal
Yellow.
June is here and I know I've probably said this a million times, but boy did time fly faster than I thought it would. Two things my little ones:
1. Short post alert as I don't want to get up caught up in writing; I have to keep practicing for my PIANO EXAMINATION on the 6th of June, Wednesday.
a. Friday is the big day- Dad has chosen to throw a surprise party for Mom's 40th and I don't think she has a clue. Don't we love surprises! (I do, I do! =D)
b. This semester is lovely for one reason only- I don't have to take any psych subjects.
c. I want to write more (I always put this one down).
d. I have so much to say (Don't we all?).
2. I realize that I barely talk about how much I appreciate my family here. If anything, there have been more complaints than anything positive. I just want to say that I love them to bits and I am absolutely dreading leaving them for a new life. I want and need them to know that. I love you Mom, I love you Dad, I love you bro. Much love to the rest of the family too.
a. I believe there is one reason I have been afraid/shy to talk about family. I shy away from being too personal sometimes but reading previous posts have made me realize that I have already looked past that and if I can be personal about my love for everyone else, I can do the same with my family.
b. I think I'm also afraid that I would cry my eyes out if I started to talk about how grateful I am to have parents like mine.
See, lump in throat already.
Sob.
On a lighter note then shall we? I shall see you soon.
Promise.
June is here and I know I've probably said this a million times, but boy did time fly faster than I thought it would. Two things my little ones:
1. Short post alert as I don't want to get up caught up in writing; I have to keep practicing for my PIANO EXAMINATION on the 6th of June, Wednesday.
a. Friday is the big day- Dad has chosen to throw a surprise party for Mom's 40th and I don't think she has a clue. Don't we love surprises! (I do, I do! =D)
b. This semester is lovely for one reason only- I don't have to take any psych subjects.
c. I want to write more (I always put this one down).
d. I have so much to say (Don't we all?).
2. I realize that I barely talk about how much I appreciate my family here. If anything, there have been more complaints than anything positive. I just want to say that I love them to bits and I am absolutely dreading leaving them for a new life. I want and need them to know that. I love you Mom, I love you Dad, I love you bro. Much love to the rest of the family too.
a. I believe there is one reason I have been afraid/shy to talk about family. I shy away from being too personal sometimes but reading previous posts have made me realize that I have already looked past that and if I can be personal about my love for everyone else, I can do the same with my family.
b. I think I'm also afraid that I would cry my eyes out if I started to talk about how grateful I am to have parents like mine.
See, lump in throat already.
Sob.
On a lighter note then shall we? I shall see you soon.
Promise.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Leaving the Nest
It stood out, almost proud but too bitter to be.
It sat, almost gently, next to her eye.
Eyelashes look pretty with tears glinting at the tips.
But hearts break when there are tears.
Tears come relentlessly when there is heart break.
Fear is in the unkown.
Fear is leaving all that is familiar and warm.
All that is comfort, all that is so easy.
When one is young, one wants to be older.
When one is finally older,
the only thing that the heart desires,
is to be young again.
But there is still time,
to make memories,
to hang some pictures on new walls,
and life goes on.
It sat, almost gently, next to her eye.
Eyelashes look pretty with tears glinting at the tips.
But hearts break when there are tears.
Tears come relentlessly when there is heart break.
Fear is in the unkown.
Fear is leaving all that is familiar and warm.
All that is comfort, all that is so easy.
When one is young, one wants to be older.
When one is finally older,
the only thing that the heart desires,
is to be young again.
But there is still time,
to make memories,
to hang some pictures on new walls,
and life goes on.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
to Dan the (Wo)Man
This post is a "tribute" to Daniel Yee who 'needs to know what is happening in KL'.
Dannyboy, it's not much but here's what's been going on.
1. Bangsar is dying. Slowly (and painfully) but surely, less people head to Telawi streets these days with the exception of two kinds- a. the people who live in that area and b. those who still can't get enough of Nirvana's and the general Bangsar atmosphere.
2. Bangsar is boring without the right people. (WARNING- emotional crap up ahead)
Going to Bangsar these days ain't the same without you guys (you know who you are).
3. HELP is definitely a hellhole now. This is true for several reasons, let me elaborate.
a. Good lecturers are leaving, and by this I mean Sir Hopkins. He's gone and we don't know how to fill his shoes. Gah. Another good reason to abhor Help- Ms. Winniee ain't teaching Intro to Research Methods no more, some dude has taken over that class. What has the world come to!?
b. All the best Helpers have gone south. (Again- WARNING) Yea, college sucks without the right people. Trust me on this, all the wrong people have taken over (picture the new intakes- I shall say no more).
c. About 2 months ago, they closed off the smoking area. Of course that doesn't stop us from hopping over the chain link and sitting there anyway, but c'mon! You can't close off such places and not expect us to make noise. Doofus.
d. HP Towers might be closing soon- this is not a definite yet but the lady told me that the rents are getting higher and they might move somewhere else. Suck on that.
4. I don't know if this has any relevance but, they closed down Oasis- that little bar-type place near the Bangsar LRT station (it's also right next to the road that leads to Bangsar Heights =D ). They did open up a new place in it's spot but I have yet to check it out.
5. There's been loads of artists/ musicians coming in but who do I go with to watch em play?
6. After writing this out, I realize that I just sound whiny because I miss everyone that's away. Gah. Well there you go Dan, I'll whine again later with more news.
7. But yes, I still miss Vivek the most. Nyahahahaha. Derr.
8. Oh yes, I forgot, they opened up the 2nd phase of Bangsar Village but it totally sucks balls because it's like the Bangsar version of KLCC. I went there with Payal the other day and we just stared wistfully at things we couldn't afford. I do the same thing in KLCC. So now you can do the same at Bangsar Village, no need to go so far for that!
9. Another thing, the assholes at Midvalley hiked up the parking price so it is no more RM1 per entry minus any extra charge.
10. Gosh, doesn't KL sound swell?
Dannyboy, it's not much but here's what's been going on.
1. Bangsar is dying. Slowly (and painfully) but surely, less people head to Telawi streets these days with the exception of two kinds- a. the people who live in that area and b. those who still can't get enough of Nirvana's and the general Bangsar atmosphere.
2. Bangsar is boring without the right people. (WARNING- emotional crap up ahead)
Going to Bangsar these days ain't the same without you guys (you know who you are).
3. HELP is definitely a hellhole now. This is true for several reasons, let me elaborate.
a. Good lecturers are leaving, and by this I mean Sir Hopkins. He's gone and we don't know how to fill his shoes. Gah. Another good reason to abhor Help- Ms. Winniee ain't teaching Intro to Research Methods no more, some dude has taken over that class. What has the world come to!?
b. All the best Helpers have gone south. (Again- WARNING) Yea, college sucks without the right people. Trust me on this, all the wrong people have taken over (picture the new intakes- I shall say no more).
c. About 2 months ago, they closed off the smoking area. Of course that doesn't stop us from hopping over the chain link and sitting there anyway, but c'mon! You can't close off such places and not expect us to make noise. Doofus.
d. HP Towers might be closing soon- this is not a definite yet but the lady told me that the rents are getting higher and they might move somewhere else. Suck on that.
4. I don't know if this has any relevance but, they closed down Oasis- that little bar-type place near the Bangsar LRT station (it's also right next to the road that leads to Bangsar Heights =D ). They did open up a new place in it's spot but I have yet to check it out.
5. There's been loads of artists/ musicians coming in but who do I go with to watch em play?
6. After writing this out, I realize that I just sound whiny because I miss everyone that's away. Gah. Well there you go Dan, I'll whine again later with more news.
7. But yes, I still miss Vivek the most. Nyahahahaha. Derr.
8. Oh yes, I forgot, they opened up the 2nd phase of Bangsar Village but it totally sucks balls because it's like the Bangsar version of KLCC. I went there with Payal the other day and we just stared wistfully at things we couldn't afford. I do the same thing in KLCC. So now you can do the same at Bangsar Village, no need to go so far for that!
9. Another thing, the assholes at Midvalley hiked up the parking price so it is no more RM1 per entry minus any extra charge.
10. Gosh, doesn't KL sound swell?
Friday, May 18, 2007
Violence
I remember a time when there was yelling.
Nothing but yelling.
Shoving, kicking and punching.
Anything around you, the walls.
Such anger in your eyes,
such hatred in your body.
Such ignorance in your heart,
such ferocity in your sneer.
Your hand poised high,
poised to come into contact,
with another person,
a living, breathing person.
The sounds of a brawl,
the coming of a war,
the snarls of an animal,
I heard your voice from the other end.
Then you see me here,
with tears in my eyes,
your hand lowers,
you stare ashamedly at the ground.
Sticks clatter to the ground,
I stare at you.
Your eyes they plead,
but I have to go.
I walk away.
You made me do it.
Nothing but yelling.
Shoving, kicking and punching.
Anything around you, the walls.
Such anger in your eyes,
such hatred in your body.
Such ignorance in your heart,
such ferocity in your sneer.
Your hand poised high,
poised to come into contact,
with another person,
a living, breathing person.
The sounds of a brawl,
the coming of a war,
the snarls of an animal,
I heard your voice from the other end.
Then you see me here,
with tears in my eyes,
your hand lowers,
you stare ashamedly at the ground.
Sticks clatter to the ground,
I stare at you.
Your eyes they plead,
but I have to go.
I walk away.
You made me do it.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
The Other Kind of Bliss
Songs I sink into these days.
1. Kuch Is Tarah -Atif Aslam
2. Los Angeles, I'm Yours -The Decemberists
3. Closer -Travis
4. I'll Be Seeing You -Billie Holiday
5. God Only Knows -Beach Boys
6. I Want You to Know -Chantal Kreviazuk
7. Kissing in the Rain -Tori Amos
8. Never Let Go -Bryan Adams
9. Who Am I -Will Young
10. Tera Surroor(remix) -Himesh Reshamiya
What do you like?
1. Kuch Is Tarah -Atif Aslam
2. Los Angeles, I'm Yours -The Decemberists
3. Closer -Travis
4. I'll Be Seeing You -Billie Holiday
5. God Only Knows -Beach Boys
6. I Want You to Know -Chantal Kreviazuk
7. Kissing in the Rain -Tori Amos
8. Never Let Go -Bryan Adams
9. Who Am I -Will Young
10. Tera Surroor(remix) -Himesh Reshamiya
What do you like?
Cold
Cold like the ice in my fridge,
you prick me with nimble words.
Ah but what is cold without hot,
for we would not know hot without cold.
Tell me what is love,
without these storms,
But a few glimpses,
of our pretty sky.
But show me how,
please show me how,
how do I eliminate all the cold,
without getting rid of this heat.
But please be gentle with the cold,
alas you were not,
for it stings without
the usual warmth.
you prick me with nimble words.
Ah but what is cold without hot,
for we would not know hot without cold.
Tell me what is love,
without these storms,
But a few glimpses,
of our pretty sky.
But show me how,
please show me how,
how do I eliminate all the cold,
without getting rid of this heat.
But please be gentle with the cold,
alas you were not,
for it stings without
the usual warmth.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Straight from the Unqualified Lady
It's a Friday night and the Sadhwani family has just finished dinner. Ms. Sadhwani finishes the last of her rice and is already plotting her escape to the sweet refuge of her room. She smiles as she thinks of a couple of hours in cyberspace with her babes. Mrs. Sadhwani reads her mind and looks at her with her own wicked smile. She then innocently says the following sentence,
"Milan, I'm baking a cake tomorrow so you have to help me prepare the ingredients."
Ms. Sadhwani bursts out laughing, figuring, that had to be a joke. How do you prepare to make a cake? Is there some kind of special exercise involved? Do you have to chant a few mantras before you bake a cake? (To the higher powers, may this cake come out edible and almost as delicious as the ones in Chili's.) Ms. Sadhwani envisioned a troop of middle-aged wives chanting this particular mantra in unison while wearing pink aprons and waving about spatulas and starts laughing again. This earns her a glare from Mrs. Sadhwani and she hurriedly shuts up and says,
"Prepare the ingredients? What are you going to get me to do?"
Mrs. Sadhwani smiles again (in a very evil manner) and tells her hallucinating daughter to just be in the kitchen in 15minutes. Ms. Sadhwani nods her head and nervously waits the verdict.
15 minutes go by.
Ms. Sadhwani reluctantly drags her feet to the kitchen. She is greeted by several big bowls and a giant book that reads "Food for your Soul". Her heart thuds in her chest and she is already imagining the worse. What will it be this time? Mrs. Sadhwani is standing by the counter and she hears Ms. Sadhwani come in. She turns around to look at her and turns back to peruse the book. Ms. Sadhwani studies her mother and concludes that she looks distracted. She feels hope rising; maybe, just maybe, Mrs. Sadhwani has forgotten that she had asked her to help with the preparation. Ms. Sadhwani turns to escape but is stopped by her mother's voice,
"Ok, now that you're here, you can help me by chopping these walnuts."
Ms. Sadhwani closes her eyes and counts to 10. Walnut chopping can't be as bad as tauge-cleaning.
Another 15 minutes pass by.
It is not as bad. It's worse.
Lesson learnt- Never give Ms. Sadhwani a knife when she is pissed about the complexities of preparing ingredients. She will wave it in your face and scare the crap out of you.
p/s- This part is fictionalized, I did not, in fact, wave any knife in anyone's face.
Really.
"Milan, I'm baking a cake tomorrow so you have to help me prepare the ingredients."
Ms. Sadhwani bursts out laughing, figuring, that had to be a joke. How do you prepare to make a cake? Is there some kind of special exercise involved? Do you have to chant a few mantras before you bake a cake? (To the higher powers, may this cake come out edible and almost as delicious as the ones in Chili's.) Ms. Sadhwani envisioned a troop of middle-aged wives chanting this particular mantra in unison while wearing pink aprons and waving about spatulas and starts laughing again. This earns her a glare from Mrs. Sadhwani and she hurriedly shuts up and says,
"Prepare the ingredients? What are you going to get me to do?"
Mrs. Sadhwani smiles again (in a very evil manner) and tells her hallucinating daughter to just be in the kitchen in 15minutes. Ms. Sadhwani nods her head and nervously waits the verdict.
15 minutes go by.
Ms. Sadhwani reluctantly drags her feet to the kitchen. She is greeted by several big bowls and a giant book that reads "Food for your Soul". Her heart thuds in her chest and she is already imagining the worse. What will it be this time? Mrs. Sadhwani is standing by the counter and she hears Ms. Sadhwani come in. She turns around to look at her and turns back to peruse the book. Ms. Sadhwani studies her mother and concludes that she looks distracted. She feels hope rising; maybe, just maybe, Mrs. Sadhwani has forgotten that she had asked her to help with the preparation. Ms. Sadhwani turns to escape but is stopped by her mother's voice,
"Ok, now that you're here, you can help me by chopping these walnuts."
Ms. Sadhwani closes her eyes and counts to 10. Walnut chopping can't be as bad as tauge-cleaning.
Another 15 minutes pass by.
It is not as bad. It's worse.
Lesson learnt- Never give Ms. Sadhwani a knife when she is pissed about the complexities of preparing ingredients. She will wave it in your face and scare the crap out of you.
p/s- This part is fictionalized, I did not, in fact, wave any knife in anyone's face.
Really.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
You Should Know
Ola, it's been awhile (yet again).
Some things you should know.
1. If you don't know who Leo Buscaglia is, find out and read just a few pages of his books. You'll be astounded.
2. If you want to be demoralized and get your self-esteem to take a skydive, come sit in the car with my grandma, she's got a PhD in this.
3. I am prepared to face the consequences of failing all my subjects this semester, don't worry, it's all good.
4. Holidays have started and they are too long for my liking.
5. It's already April but I can still remember what January felt like.
6. I am thinking of ways to make time fly faster. I am open to suggestions.
7. If the MPO is appealing to you, please let me know.
8. I wrote a really private poem-sort-of-thing yesterday, and I am contemplating on whether I should post it up here or just leave it in my drawer.
9. I am reading very interesting poems by a someone called C.K. Williams.
10. My favourite lecturer at Help University College is leaving and I am in denial about it. Damn those defense mechanisms.
11. I want to write more but everything I say comes out stale.
Some things you should know.
1. If you don't know who Leo Buscaglia is, find out and read just a few pages of his books. You'll be astounded.
2. If you want to be demoralized and get your self-esteem to take a skydive, come sit in the car with my grandma, she's got a PhD in this.
3. I am prepared to face the consequences of failing all my subjects this semester, don't worry, it's all good.
4. Holidays have started and they are too long for my liking.
5. It's already April but I can still remember what January felt like.
6. I am thinking of ways to make time fly faster. I am open to suggestions.
7. If the MPO is appealing to you, please let me know.
8. I wrote a really private poem-sort-of-thing yesterday, and I am contemplating on whether I should post it up here or just leave it in my drawer.
9. I am reading very interesting poems by a someone called C.K. Williams.
10. My favourite lecturer at Help University College is leaving and I am in denial about it. Damn those defense mechanisms.
11. I want to write more but everything I say comes out stale.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
My Parade
So the days are passing me by. Literally. Today is Friday, generally supposed to be exciting as it is the day before Saturday. So let me tell you about the exciting part of my day.
When I got home, nobody was there yet.
Mil: Sweet...the house is mine.
20 minutes later as I was settling in with a Hindi movie (they're the best comfort, I tell ya)...
Mom: I'm back!
Mil: Ah crap.
1 hour later, after the many many interruptions (I didn't even get to cry properly at the part in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai where the little girl has to give a speech about mothers) I endured from my entire family...
Mom: Mil, tomorrow's the function.
Mil: Yes Ma, I know.
Mom: So, what are you going to wear?
Mil: *points to her t-shirt and shorts*
Mom: *gives Mil the look of Death*
Mil: *hides under blanket*
Mom: Mil, go try on those Indian outfits granny sent you. I want a fashion show after I eat.
Mil: Ah, crap.
And so it began. There were about 9 outfits to get in and get out off and trust me, it was no easy feat. It was hot, for starters and the fact that I wasn't feeling very "fashioney" did not help. But then again, when am I ever feeling fashioney?
The two hours after 9.30p.m. were spent "modelling" for Mommy. It went like this:
Mil: *goes in room, puts on an outfit (that took about 10minutes by itself) and trudges out to the tv lounge to show Mom*
Mom: Oooo, maybe you should wear this tomorrow night
Mil: Mom, you said that about the other 3 outfits I tried on. Just pick one and tell me what to wear.
Mom: Ok, this one.
Ok, no! The one with the pearls! You look so grown-up.
Mil: Mom, I am grown-up.
Mom: You don't look it.
Mil: Thanks Mom.
Mom: No, you do, but only when you're all dressed up.
Mil: *ponders for a bit but realises that's not true either*
Mom: Let's get a second opinion. Pa? Pa! Come out here! Look at Mil!
Dad: *drags himself away from Freecell and comes to look at his daughter (who, by now, is clenching her teeth together in not-so-mock anger)*
Dad: *nods slowly* Nice. *runs back to Freecell*
Mil: He said that the last three times you asked him, Ma. That's no second opinion.
Mom: I think we should go with the pink one.
Mil: Ok.
Mom: But try on the rest of the outfits so we know what they look like.
Mil: *surpresses the urge to tear all her hair out*
Ah, crap.
When I got home, nobody was there yet.
Mil: Sweet...the house is mine.
20 minutes later as I was settling in with a Hindi movie (they're the best comfort, I tell ya)...
Mom: I'm back!
Mil: Ah crap.
1 hour later, after the many many interruptions (I didn't even get to cry properly at the part in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai where the little girl has to give a speech about mothers) I endured from my entire family...
Mom: Mil, tomorrow's the function.
Mil: Yes Ma, I know.
Mom: So, what are you going to wear?
Mil: *points to her t-shirt and shorts*
Mom: *gives Mil the look of Death*
Mil: *hides under blanket*
Mom: Mil, go try on those Indian outfits granny sent you. I want a fashion show after I eat.
Mil: Ah, crap.
And so it began. There were about 9 outfits to get in and get out off and trust me, it was no easy feat. It was hot, for starters and the fact that I wasn't feeling very "fashioney" did not help. But then again, when am I ever feeling fashioney?
The two hours after 9.30p.m. were spent "modelling" for Mommy. It went like this:
Mil: *goes in room, puts on an outfit (that took about 10minutes by itself) and trudges out to the tv lounge to show Mom*
Mom: Oooo, maybe you should wear this tomorrow night
Mil: Mom, you said that about the other 3 outfits I tried on. Just pick one and tell me what to wear.
Mom: Ok, this one.
Ok, no! The one with the pearls! You look so grown-up.
Mil: Mom, I am grown-up.
Mom: You don't look it.
Mil: Thanks Mom.
Mom: No, you do, but only when you're all dressed up.
Mil: *ponders for a bit but realises that's not true either*
Mom: Let's get a second opinion. Pa? Pa! Come out here! Look at Mil!
Dad: *drags himself away from Freecell and comes to look at his daughter (who, by now, is clenching her teeth together in not-so-mock anger)*
Dad: *nods slowly* Nice. *runs back to Freecell*
Mil: He said that the last three times you asked him, Ma. That's no second opinion.
Mom: I think we should go with the pink one.
Mil: Ok.
Mom: But try on the rest of the outfits so we know what they look like.
Mil: *surpresses the urge to tear all her hair out*
Ah, crap.
Monday, March 05, 2007
I Got You Covered
Hello all.
I feel British. Ahahaha! It's been a nice day, not bad, boleh tahan.
For awhile there, since last week, I was holed up in my lair, only socializing through the cyber world.
Today finally feels somewhat normal. Not that normal is always good, because, let's face it, the best of us are hardly paradigms of normalcy. Nyah.
I feel ever so grateful to have people around me, I must say thank you. You know who you are. Even if I don't see you on a regular basis, thank you for being in my life.
A special thank you to the person whom I most want to see but can only do so on a delayed-reaction webcam. Thank you for letting me in. I really like it here and I want to stay for a long, long time.
I know I'm not exactly reliable (especially when it comes to time- me and that Freak don't exactly get along, what with her going so slow when I want her to go fast), I am usually late and I am horrible at returning calls and smses. You must know that it's not because I don't like you or want to piss you off. I'm just a highly irresponsible individual. Ask anyone.
But I want to know I got you covered. Anybody who cares enough to read this space is someone I care deeply about. So, don't hesitate, I'm here. Best part of me is, I'm so weird that you just can't freak me out. Well, you can (especially if you're underage, related to me and planning to do special things with/ to the opposite sex) but in all probability, I wouldn't judge you. Why should I anyway. I don't see the point.
Moving on...
1. I've developed a severe need to have music on wherever I am (too bad I don't have an Ipod) and it's even worse than before. Maybe it's because I get really strong urges to sing all the time now. Perhaps it is my way of expressing emotions that don't know how to get out. Nothing negative, don't worry.
2. Parent-teacher meeting is this Saturday and I am so not in the mood for this. Give me a break, people, we're college students. Do we really have to play this round anymore? Frustrating, it is. What's more frustrating is the fact that mom insists on going. I know I just called myself irresponsible, but my mom does not need to find that out. Besides, she already knows it. Why go to college to hear it from my lecturers (who, by the way are pretty useless this semester).
3. The post office is about to become my regular hang-out. Haha. Get it get it?
4. Sushi belts are so cool, seriously. I am in awe. Wee. (I don't know if they're called sushi belts, but well, they're sushi and they're on a conveyer belt, so I just put two and two together)
5. I didn't know I was addicted to Friends until last night. It hit me and I saw the light. It could be worse, I could be addicted to porn. I'm not, by the way. Not even a little bit.
6. I sang along to Save Tonight without even feeling sad today. There is progress. If you don't know what I'm talking about, take a listen to it and you'll know.
7. Nevertheless, you are missed.
8. Jack Shall Have Jill by Juliette Mead was quite brilliant. I enjoyed it. Full of nostalgia and things I could relate to. Eternal triangles, but in circles. Here is a quote from the book:
I feel British. Ahahaha! It's been a nice day, not bad, boleh tahan.
For awhile there, since last week, I was holed up in my lair, only socializing through the cyber world.
Today finally feels somewhat normal. Not that normal is always good, because, let's face it, the best of us are hardly paradigms of normalcy. Nyah.
I feel ever so grateful to have people around me, I must say thank you. You know who you are. Even if I don't see you on a regular basis, thank you for being in my life.
A special thank you to the person whom I most want to see but can only do so on a delayed-reaction webcam. Thank you for letting me in. I really like it here and I want to stay for a long, long time.
I know I'm not exactly reliable (especially when it comes to time- me and that Freak don't exactly get along, what with her going so slow when I want her to go fast), I am usually late and I am horrible at returning calls and smses. You must know that it's not because I don't like you or want to piss you off. I'm just a highly irresponsible individual. Ask anyone.
But I want to know I got you covered. Anybody who cares enough to read this space is someone I care deeply about. So, don't hesitate, I'm here. Best part of me is, I'm so weird that you just can't freak me out. Well, you can (especially if you're underage, related to me and planning to do special things with/ to the opposite sex) but in all probability, I wouldn't judge you. Why should I anyway. I don't see the point.
Moving on...
1. I've developed a severe need to have music on wherever I am (too bad I don't have an Ipod) and it's even worse than before. Maybe it's because I get really strong urges to sing all the time now. Perhaps it is my way of expressing emotions that don't know how to get out. Nothing negative, don't worry.
2. Parent-teacher meeting is this Saturday and I am so not in the mood for this. Give me a break, people, we're college students. Do we really have to play this round anymore? Frustrating, it is. What's more frustrating is the fact that mom insists on going. I know I just called myself irresponsible, but my mom does not need to find that out. Besides, she already knows it. Why go to college to hear it from my lecturers (who, by the way are pretty useless this semester).
3. The post office is about to become my regular hang-out. Haha. Get it get it?
4. Sushi belts are so cool, seriously. I am in awe. Wee. (I don't know if they're called sushi belts, but well, they're sushi and they're on a conveyer belt, so I just put two and two together)
5. I didn't know I was addicted to Friends until last night. It hit me and I saw the light. It could be worse, I could be addicted to porn. I'm not, by the way. Not even a little bit.
6. I sang along to Save Tonight without even feeling sad today. There is progress. If you don't know what I'm talking about, take a listen to it and you'll know.
7. Nevertheless, you are missed.
8. Jack Shall Have Jill by Juliette Mead was quite brilliant. I enjoyed it. Full of nostalgia and things I could relate to. Eternal triangles, but in circles. Here is a quote from the book:
"There is nothing wrong with prolonging the agony when the agony holds some
faint vestige of hope."-Juliette Mead from Jack Shall Have Jill
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