Sunday, December 31, 2006
are you excited that a new year is coming along soon? A new year for you to not make the mistakes you committed this year, do the things you had resolved at the beginning of 2006 to do? A clean slate to start over.
I dun believe in making new year resolutions, basically because I’m not disciplined enough to follow them through; I’ve disappointed myself too many times in the past when I look back at the end of a year and realize I did not fulfil a single resolution.
I also dun make ridiculous wishes like hoping for world peace in the new year, coz it’s something which only really silly people like beauty queens wish for – they’re too stupid to know that world peace will never happen.
But I do have hopes… prayers… for good health, happiness for my loved ones… that sort of thing. 2006 seem to have gone by in a blink of an eye… I dun really know what hit me… I do not know what to make of this year. I can’t say I was very disappointed with this year, neither can I say that it was a super fantastic year for me. But I am grateful to God for guiding me through this year, taking care of me to make sure I never came to any harm, and also taking care of my loved ones, both family and friends. And I pray for a good 2007… and I know I will have one.
☺ I look forward to another lovely year with Him too.
One sad thing happened today though… hearing the news that Saddam Hussein was hanged yesterday. Now I’m not denying that that man has done some terrible things in his lifetime, but I believe that his sentence was unjust and well, just plain wrong. And I actually do feel sad for him…. I dun know why, but I do. At the end of the day, he was just a pawn in a big ugly game, and when he was no longer useful, he was simply discarded.
And you know what the worst thing is? Nothing good is going to come out of this matter… justice wasn’t really served when he hung from that noose. More violence, more death is just going to happen… more blood spilled… more innocence destroyed… really, nobody has won… not the US government, not the shites, not the sunnis… no one.
and if all the talk about how we have to pursue justice is to be believed, then the US president should be tried for crimes against humanity, war crimes too.
I dun believe in making new year resolutions, basically because I’m not disciplined enough to follow them through; I’ve disappointed myself too many times in the past when I look back at the end of a year and realize I did not fulfil a single resolution.
I also dun make ridiculous wishes like hoping for world peace in the new year, coz it’s something which only really silly people like beauty queens wish for – they’re too stupid to know that world peace will never happen.
But I do have hopes… prayers… for good health, happiness for my loved ones… that sort of thing. 2006 seem to have gone by in a blink of an eye… I dun really know what hit me… I do not know what to make of this year. I can’t say I was very disappointed with this year, neither can I say that it was a super fantastic year for me. But I am grateful to God for guiding me through this year, taking care of me to make sure I never came to any harm, and also taking care of my loved ones, both family and friends. And I pray for a good 2007… and I know I will have one.
☺ I look forward to another lovely year with Him too.
One sad thing happened today though… hearing the news that Saddam Hussein was hanged yesterday. Now I’m not denying that that man has done some terrible things in his lifetime, but I believe that his sentence was unjust and well, just plain wrong. And I actually do feel sad for him…. I dun know why, but I do. At the end of the day, he was just a pawn in a big ugly game, and when he was no longer useful, he was simply discarded.
And you know what the worst thing is? Nothing good is going to come out of this matter… justice wasn’t really served when he hung from that noose. More violence, more death is just going to happen… more blood spilled… more innocence destroyed… really, nobody has won… not the US government, not the shites, not the sunnis… no one.
and if all the talk about how we have to pursue justice is to be believed, then the US president should be tried for crimes against humanity, war crimes too.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
I’m happy to report that the gathering was a success. Sad that the entire council did not turn up, just the ones who have faithfully attended each year’s reunion, but it’s better than nothing.
We had our usual gift exchange… I didn’t get a gift I would use, but the cutesy cushion would make a lovely bit of softness for my dog to sleep on. Did a lot of chatting… as the night progressed, little little groups formed, interesting conversations had…. I’ve always enjoyed this bit of the reunion the most, when I get to chat with old friends, not just to find out what one another has been doing all year, but to also get philosophical and debate really vague things… the sort of thing idealistic youths would do. And we really cannot consider ourselves youths anymore. To society, we’re young adults.
There were jokes going around about what our 10th year reunion would be like, and I couldn’t help but pause and think, would we still meet faithfully in this manner when that time comes? Someone joked that by then we’ll need a bigger venue, something child-friendly too, perhaps a playground nearby cos by then, there’ll be people coming along with their spouses and kids. Even this year, we only opened a single bottle of wine, and everyone left relatively early, at 1-plus in the morning. I remember the previous year, some had stayed at the host’s place til the next morning then they all trod along in search of some breakfast. But this year, people had to be back home early, to catch some sleep, coz there were matters they had to attend to in the morning. And I stepped back and thought, my my, we’ve all grown up!
It’s frightening… yet exciting at the same time… and also a comfort to know that as we each went along our lives, exploring the unknown future, we will always have the assurance of the company of old friends to fall back on.
We had our usual gift exchange… I didn’t get a gift I would use, but the cutesy cushion would make a lovely bit of softness for my dog to sleep on. Did a lot of chatting… as the night progressed, little little groups formed, interesting conversations had…. I’ve always enjoyed this bit of the reunion the most, when I get to chat with old friends, not just to find out what one another has been doing all year, but to also get philosophical and debate really vague things… the sort of thing idealistic youths would do. And we really cannot consider ourselves youths anymore. To society, we’re young adults.
There were jokes going around about what our 10th year reunion would be like, and I couldn’t help but pause and think, would we still meet faithfully in this manner when that time comes? Someone joked that by then we’ll need a bigger venue, something child-friendly too, perhaps a playground nearby cos by then, there’ll be people coming along with their spouses and kids. Even this year, we only opened a single bottle of wine, and everyone left relatively early, at 1-plus in the morning. I remember the previous year, some had stayed at the host’s place til the next morning then they all trod along in search of some breakfast. But this year, people had to be back home early, to catch some sleep, coz there were matters they had to attend to in the morning. And I stepped back and thought, my my, we’ve all grown up!
It’s frightening… yet exciting at the same time… and also a comfort to know that as we each went along our lives, exploring the unknown future, we will always have the assurance of the company of old friends to fall back on.
Friday, December 29, 2006
a quick one… just got home… gonna take a little shower to freshen up, slap on a fresh coat of beauty paint, then old college friends are coming. It’s our annual Christmas year-end gathering… I dun see half the attendees for an entire year… but only on one special night when we gather, to reminisce, catch up, then say goodbye with best wishes for one another for the new year, with promises to meet again next year.
And I dun know what to wear!
That did seem like quite the bimbotic statement, didn’t it? But one does want to look one’s best during reunions after all.
And I dun know what to wear!
That did seem like quite the bimbotic statement, didn’t it? But one does want to look one’s best during reunions after all.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Boxy Boxing Day
I had planned to have an early night today coz there’s work tomorrow… but I couldn’t get to sleep. So I’m gonna get some reading done instead til I fall asleep. I’ll be seeing Him tomorrow ☺ that’s something to look forward to.
Blessed Christmas, people
I hope you’re having a merry Christmas….. if no, down some alcohol… it’ll help.
What did I do today? Slept til about 3 in the afternoon (now that’s a merry Christmas for you!), then basically just lazed around at home eating leftovers from yesterday’s dinner. Did a spot of reading at night too, before I sneaked out of the house in the middle of the night for a smoke.
Pathetic smoker, I am.
And now, I’m gonna go to bed…
What did I do today? Slept til about 3 in the afternoon (now that’s a merry Christmas for you!), then basically just lazed around at home eating leftovers from yesterday’s dinner. Did a spot of reading at night too, before I sneaked out of the house in the middle of the night for a smoke.
Pathetic smoker, I am.
And now, I’m gonna go to bed…
Sunday, December 24, 2006
sneaking away for a little while…. Away from the hustle and bustle… the big fake smiles, the attempts to look totally happy to meet some aunt…
if I’m spoiling your Christmas, go stalk some other blogger.
I wanna crawl into bed and sleep…. Family gatherings can be so tiresome sometimes, no?
if I’m spoiling your Christmas, go stalk some other blogger.
I wanna crawl into bed and sleep…. Family gatherings can be so tiresome sometimes, no?
Saturday, December 23, 2006
tired out… bones aching… can’t feel my limbs.
Still got so much to unpack.. and we have family over tomorrow evening… I wanna cry liao…
At least the kitchen is done…. I spent most of the day in there unpacking all the cooking barang barang… so it now looks decent enough for me to cook a feast tomorrow. I’m just wondering where I’m gonna find the table space for the chopping etc.
Still got so much to unpack.. and we have family over tomorrow evening… I wanna cry liao…
At least the kitchen is done…. I spent most of the day in there unpacking all the cooking barang barang… so it now looks decent enough for me to cook a feast tomorrow. I’m just wondering where I’m gonna find the table space for the chopping etc.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Long day... Still packing... The problem with living in a big apartment is that over time, you collect a lot of junk which you cannot bear to part with. My mum collected many ‘artifacts’ over the years... And now, we’re paying the price for doing so... Lol...
Stiff tired... Going to have an early night.... Ta!
Stiff tired... Going to have an early night.... Ta!
Friday, December 08, 2006
As grossly fattening and disgustingly sinful as it may sound/be... I felt like an orgasm as I sat in front of the TV with a 400g container of Ben & Jerry's.
And yes, I finished the entire tub... all on my own!
I know I'll regret this at some point in the future... but for now, heck with all the thoughts of losing weight, being careful with fat intake etc!
Sometimes you've just got to live life you know... pamper yourself.. take care of yourself... even if it's with a whole tub of fat.... it's better than drinking yourself silly.
It felt so good.
lalalalala.....
And yes, I finished the entire tub... all on my own!
I know I'll regret this at some point in the future... but for now, heck with all the thoughts of losing weight, being careful with fat intake etc!
Sometimes you've just got to live life you know... pamper yourself.. take care of yourself... even if it's with a whole tub of fat.... it's better than drinking yourself silly.
It felt so good.
lalalalala.....
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
I didn't really wanna head home early today after work... got a couple of friends together and we went to watch 'Deck the Halls!'
Yes I know, it sounds like some spastic 'let's milk Christmas for all its worth' sort of movie... and yes, it was just that. But I still enjoyed it... it's just nice to watch Christmas-themed movies during the holiday season.... makes one feel all Christmasy, lol. I haven't had the time to go out, work my way through the various shopping centres... or even walk down Orchard road to admire the deco - that's a Christmas tradition of mine. So in a desperate attempt to get some of the Yuletide spirit, my friends and I watched two grown-up men bleeding away in the age-old male-favourite competition of comparing whose is bigger.
The Christmas lights adoring their houses, that is.
Then in the end, both men realise that size doesn't matter... that their women are more important (learn that, men!) and that Christmas is about family and blah blah blah... you get the usual story.
Storyline was predictable... but still, a nice cheap thrill...
my duty to Christmas is done.
Yes I know, it sounds like some spastic 'let's milk Christmas for all its worth' sort of movie... and yes, it was just that. But I still enjoyed it... it's just nice to watch Christmas-themed movies during the holiday season.... makes one feel all Christmasy, lol. I haven't had the time to go out, work my way through the various shopping centres... or even walk down Orchard road to admire the deco - that's a Christmas tradition of mine. So in a desperate attempt to get some of the Yuletide spirit, my friends and I watched two grown-up men bleeding away in the age-old male-favourite competition of comparing whose is bigger.
The Christmas lights adoring their houses, that is.
Then in the end, both men realise that size doesn't matter... that their women are more important (learn that, men!) and that Christmas is about family and blah blah blah... you get the usual story.
Storyline was predictable... but still, a nice cheap thrill...
my duty to Christmas is done.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
'Jack and the Beansprout' rocks!
Go buy your tickets while you still can.... a great panto for all ages, young and old...
Enough to entertain the children, and enough scantity-disguised digs are certain people to keep the adults from getting bored.
And the set, and the pupperty.... O.MI.GOSH.... truly amazing.... you're so going to kick yourself, Nis, for missing it.
I had loads of fun.. and I can't believe I'm saying it, but I enjoyed the time with my mum... :P
So there!
Enough to entertain the children, and enough scantity-disguised digs are certain people to keep the adults from getting bored.
And the set, and the pupperty.... O.MI.GOSH.... truly amazing.... you're so going to kick yourself, Nis, for missing it.
I had loads of fun.. and I can't believe I'm saying it, but I enjoyed the time with my mum... :P
So there!
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Was watching the Asian games women table tennis match...
The way North Korea kept screaming.... I wondered if she was going, “die! My nuclear bomb bigger than yours!”
The way North Korea kept screaming.... I wondered if she was going, “die! My nuclear bomb bigger than yours!”
Saturday, December 02, 2006
I didn’t know moving house could be so tiring... Kept running around today running errands for the move... Add on a flu/cold/sore throat/running nose/fever... It was hell.
Sigh, I’m going to miss my present room... My new room is going to be like, 2/3 the size of the present one... And the new one just feels soooooo small! Urgh!
Whatever!
Sigh, I’m going to miss my present room... My new room is going to be like, 2/3 the size of the present one... And the new one just feels soooooo small! Urgh!
Whatever!
Friday, December 01, 2006
Yam Seng!
Another wedding dinner... Thank goodness it’s the last one for the year.
I never knew my cousin was the soppy romantic type... Til he stood on stage and belted out a cantonese love number while his bride, changed into her evening gown, walked down the aisle onto the stage.
It was too painfully romantic... *gives a little shiver * so my table focused our attention on what really mattered the most that night – the food.
Do visit the chinese restaurant at the expo... Their food really excellent... Especially their steamed fish, cereal prawns, sea cucumber, and dessert – ow ni! (I dun really know how to type the dialect, but it’s squashed up yam thingy with ginko nuts)
I never knew my cousin was the soppy romantic type... Til he stood on stage and belted out a cantonese love number while his bride, changed into her evening gown, walked down the aisle onto the stage.
It was too painfully romantic... *gives a little shiver * so my table focused our attention on what really mattered the most that night – the food.
Do visit the chinese restaurant at the expo... Their food really excellent... Especially their steamed fish, cereal prawns, sea cucumber, and dessert – ow ni! (I dun really know how to type the dialect, but it’s squashed up yam thingy with ginko nuts)
