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Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 7:03 PM
time or money?

I saw this while browsing through random blogs of people and thought it's interesting enough for me to talk about.

You are given 2 choices. A choice of US$1,000,000 (a million), or one final hour with your dying father and mother, both of whom you’ll never ever get to see again. You can only pick one, forfeiting the other..

The most politically correct answer that I think many people would give or have given is that they would choose to spend that final hour with their dying father and mother. It seems that family bond is the most important thing in the world and many people can't live without it. If that is truly the case, why are there so many cases of divorce that I've heard or read about in the newspapers? Or the increasing number of old people that are being send to old folks' home? Or the increased number of studio flats being built by the goverment to house the senior citizens because their children do not want them any more? Basically, everyone wants people to think highly of them, to think that they're taking good care of their parents or what nots. That's why the answer of spending the final hour with the dying parents is the choice that many people would have chosen.

Personally for me, I would choose that $1,000,000. Now before you start thinking of this and that, hear my reasoning out. Ignoring my rants about parents in many of my previous posts, I would answer this question from a neutral point of view. Firstly, death is inevitable and we somehow have been preparing for it ever since we've had someone close to us pass away. From the question, it's obvious that the parents are sick since they're "dying". If it's a quick death, let's say an airplane crash or a heart attack, I would definitely have chosen the oppurtunity to spend time with the parents.

But in the case of dying parents, would you have wanted to prolong their sufferings? I'm sure you wouldn't want to have the last memories of your parents to be them hanging onto their life by a thread with support systems all aver their body. What good would an extra hour make? Can you miraculously create a new medicine that can save their lifes? Or are you just going to spend that extra entire hour crying by their bedsides, because deep down in your heart, you know that they're still going to die?

I guess for me, when I think about it, I'm thinking about the future and not the past. The past are memories that will forever be with you. The times you spend with the parents could have probably made up for their death. That extra hour may probably just be something that you seek solace from, where you seek forgiveness and blablabla. Imagine what that $1,000,000 could do. Pay for your rent, school fees or even get you a house. So for me, what good would an extra painful hour make when you could have spent a whole entire lifetime with them.

That's why I would choose the $1,000,000.



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@ 12:57 AM
batman + giles deacon + model crush

Did you know that Batman has died. It's so sad. I may not be that big of a comic book fan but I still do read them ok. Yeah, hard to believe right? Batman was supposedly killed by this bad guy who pretended to be his father even though everyone knows that Batman's father a.k.a Bruce Wayne's father was shot when he was a kid. Is Batman that stupid? Whatever it is, to me, it still means that it's a loss of an ICON. I mean why are the writers killing all the superheroes. In a time like this, I think the fantasy of superheroes need to be kept alive. I mean Superman has been killed and just last year, Captain America was killed. it's so unfair. Why does the bad guys always win?

Bruce Wayne has always been BATMAN for centuries and now that the writers have killed him, they're going to replace the person in the batsuit with either ROBIN or that wonder boy? If Robin becomes Batman, then who will become Robin and be Batman's sidekick?

I really do wanna have this T-Shirt. It's practically probably the only thing I can afford from Giles Deacon! The fact that the Batman died has nothing to do with me wanting this T-Shirt. Ok, so maybe a little bit but still. It costs like €12 so that basically translates to S$36. If only I could get my mom to get it for me...
I have a new model crush and her name is Natasha Poly. However, Alice is still my number 1 model forever!




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Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 12:22 AM
move/moving/moved on

I think that it has finally hit me that I may never be able to see so many Nassians in one room ever again other than the collection of results next year. To never be able to sit at the same table in the same classroom anymore. Or even go to the same school. Or talk about the teachers' appearances with people at the back of the class. I think that I will forever miss those moments. Aww, I'm getting all sentimental and mushy.

I've never realised all of that until prom night where everyone was decked out in their best garments. Nobody looked particularly trashy or bad as everyone looked good. In fact, dare I say that 99.9% of everyone who attended the prom was absolutely terrific-looking. The girls were fabulous. I mean they really went all out to look their best. And they carried their looks well. The teachers were severely underdressed that it looked like they weren't even making an effort, except for ms low who wore this spaghetti strap red floral dress that looked divine on her! Even if it was supposed to be a night to remember for the students and not the teachers, it doesn't hurt for them to at least look their best on the last day/night that we're ever going to call them our teachers. Get over it by now because I think that most people would rather be shot in the head by a gun than be seen by a teacher outside.

Anyhows, I think that 4r3 has been a really great class. There aren't any major drama queens like some of the other classes and we are kind of in the good books of the teachers so that helps in getting a lot of praises! Personally for me, secondary school life has been great. 4 years of your life is being spent with all these people. It's the best because it helps to develop you as a person. 1R6 05', 2R6 06', 3R3 07' and 4R3 08' will be the experience that I'll never forget at all.

I WILL REMEMBER ...

Amelia as the ballet dancer.

Liu Ting as the table-table player who is really good at PE.

Geraldine as the girl whom I often tease with the name, G-BAI.

Mei Ling as the Ms Susana Tan look-a-like.

Kelly as the life of the class.

Bao Yi as the girl with hair clip in her hair.

Yan Wei as the girl who sleeps in front of the teacher.

Christine as this feisty girl.

Rui Shan as the mother of the class + an awesome writer.

Denise as the girl whom I did last minute Geography revision with.

Elaine as the girl who always turns around in classand laughs with Yi Ting.

Cheryl Fong as the girl who's in drama.

Germaine as this quiet girl that people say is awesome in Chinese.

Cheryl Goh as a very confident girl who spoke in front of class 1R6 on the first day of school.

Yi Ting as the girl who always turns around in class and laughs with Elaine.

Adeline as the girl who has a high, cute voice that dances at the Chingay Parade.

Zuo Yi as this pro-volleyballer that wore a breathtaking black gown at prom.

Serene as the choir girl + girl that I sat with during Sec 1 + girl who I have the most engaging conversation with.

Meitri as the girl Ben likes to tease.

Farah as the great dancer + awesome good friend.

Izzati as this band and maths geek + awesome good friend.

Bee Cheng as BB!

Miki as the NPCC cadet + Mickey.

Lee Chuang as the girl I've known since Primary 2 + awesome class chairperson + tomato + girl who nearly drowns hadn't Kenny saved her during Sec 3 camp.

Pei Wen as the enthusiastic girl who cannot settle for second.

Tasha as the emo girl who's not really emo.

Shir Lin as the girl that I first knew at Band.

Theresa as the girl who brings a huge water bottle to the exam hall + girl who brings a whole tissue box to exam hall + girl who can't stop sneezing in the exam hall.

Angeline as this super enthu girl that dances/shouts/screams/sings in class who wore a hot fuschia/hot pink gown at prom.

Winnie as one of the sweetest girl in school + Winnie Pooh.

Yan Ting as the girl that is super enthusiastic who dances with energy during graduation day + girl that wore super gorgeous maxi dress to prom.

Yee Ling as the girl who may possibly be a genius that answered my question in 2 seconds when everybody else is still thinking.

Shun Zi as the tallest girl in class that always plays around with lee chuang and yan ting.

Ken as the lollipop sucker.

Andrew as the guy that I squashed in the tent during Sec 3 camp.

Terry as this super great scouts guy.

Jansen as the guy whom I see on the bus almost every day + guy who I asked last minute maths formula before exams.

Benjamin as this Swedish guy who is actually a Persian who have this religious Muslim mother but who drinks martini + awesome good friend.

Ren Wei as the guy who brought this big green umbrella to school.

Yong Guang as the guy whom I teased kelly with.

Kenny as this Liverpool fanatic that saved Lee Chuang during Sec 3 camp.



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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:53 PM
book

So, I'm done reading this book and I must say, it's a really nice book, even though it doesn't have the sense of suspense and thriller that one would have hoped from a book about adoption and kidnapping. It just seems to be too perfect. 2 brothers - the one older by 5 years was borned to an unwed mother of age 16 and was later given up for adoption. Younger brother found himself stuck to the mother who became depressed. Years later, younger brother found older brother and wanted to be part of his life. Unfortunately, older brother was not too sure so younger brother sort of took older brother's son away on a camping trip. The background of the story was about drugs and jail time and vices.

I guess, for me, by the middle of the story, I kind of knew the direction of where the story is going to be going at. Although there are some redeeming qualities like the writer's ability to make you feel that you're going through what the character is going through, but at the end of the day, it just doesn't give you that oomph factor. Plus, this book does not make me feel sad approaching the last chapter. An excellent book always makes me feel that way.

BTW ,

I am super freaking excite for tomorrow that I could just pee in my pants. PROM is going to be tomorrow baybeh! Like finally, tomorrow night is going to finally be the night where I really have graduated from secondary school. After all those hectic shopping sprees and what-nots, finally, everyone would be able to be and look their best on prom night:)



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Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 4:20 PM
absurd

Agence France-Presse - 11/24/2008 12:05 PM GMT

Singapore PM to earn almost 2 million dlrs -- after pay cut

Singapore's prime minister is to lose 19 percent of his salary because of the global economic turmoil but will still earn almost two million US dollars a year, a report said Monday.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, his cabinet, and other senior administrators will see their pay cut by up to 19 percent next year because of salary components linked to the city-state's economic growth, The Straits Times website reported.

Singapore is in recession and the government said the economy could contract next year.
"In view of the clouded economic outlook and the likelihood that salaries will be lower next year, the government has decided to defer the January 2009 salary adjustment," the report quoted the Public Service Division as saying.

The Division could not be immediately reached for comment.

With the pay cut, Lee will earn 3.04 million dollars (1.99 million US) a year, while ministers will see an 18 percent drop to 1.57 million dollars, The Straits Times said.

Rare public fury erupted in April 2007 when the government announced salary hikes for politicians and senior officials. In response, Lee said the government would pay him the higher salary but he would "donate" the increase "to suitable good causes" for five years.

The White House said at the time that US President George W. Bush got paid 400,000 dollars per year for doing his job.

Singapore officials have said high salaries are necessary to recruit and retain talented individuals, and to prevent corruption.

Teo Chee Hean, the minister in charge of the civil service, said the government last year introduced the mechanism linking a significant proportion of senior civil servants' salaries to economic performance, a system which is working as planned.

"Public sector salaries follow the market up and down," The Straits Times quoted him as saying. "This mechanism allows salaries to respond more rapidly to market conditions."



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Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 10:52 PM
fashion television

Ok, let's face it. I'm getting bored doing nothing at home. So, what better thing to do than search for television series online. Yes, I scoured through the abbyys of the internet and managed to find STYLISTA! Like finally, after so long of waiting for it to be up on youtube. And I kind of like it even though some people out there may say that it does not reflect the true sense of working in a fashion magazine. But whatever, it's still a good television series to keep up with.

On another note, it's OFFICIAL! Project Runway season 5 really suck. After a brilliant season 4, it kind of fell flat on the ground. Nothing revolutionary that redefines fashion at all. I guess all the talents were cast in season 4 and no new talents were found for the later season. It was kind of an underwhelming feeling watching the first episode. The first design challenge was a recycled theme from season 1, the "make-a-garment-using-supermarket-stuffs", which brought about the infamous corn husk dress. Anyways, the designers mostly used cloth-based materials, which was not what the challenge was all about. So, it missed the mark and did not have the WOW factor as compared to season 1.

I've also seen the final episode. At first, I thought the winner kind of sucked, just looking at the photos, but after a while, it sunk into me, that her simplistic style was the overall best. The rest of the designers in the finale made the clothes look cheap. When you're given 5 months and $8000, you create gorgeous, revolutionary garments, not some denim jeans and cowboy boots. Also, the lack of creativity led to one designer having similar garments to Balenciaga and Alexander Mcqueen. WHAT A RIPPER!

Anyways, I was looking through ontd and came across this photos. I personally think that they're wonderful. It's a composition of the 12 months of vogue editions this year alone. Surprisingly, I really like the Asian editions because they look pleasant and tranquil. The worst no doubt is the US version. I think that US Vogue will only redeem it's position as a number 1 magazine after Anna Wntour retires.

Vogue Brazil - I LIKE!

Vogue China - Surprisingly, I LIKE!

Vogue Germany - I LIKE 50%

Vogue Italia - I HATE!

Vogue Japan - I REALLY LIKE!

Vogue Korea - MY FAVOURITE!

Vogue Paris - Surprisingly, I DON"T LIKE!

Vogue Russia - I'M TORN ABOUT IT!

Vogue UK - I KINDA LIKE!

Vogue US - I ABSOLUTELY HATE!
I can see Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon. URRGHH!




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Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 2:17 PM
antm

The latest winner of America's Next Top Model: MCKEY SULLIVAN
I <3 her!



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@ 1:59 PM
just because

I feel like posting this photo just because I like it. No reason at all. Okay, so I've had no life and have been going through top model forums and galleries and I found this photo. I just like it, so I've decided to post it. No harm done. Anyways, I like how the red dress contrasts with the vines of the brick wall. And how the train of the dress flows like water in the wind. It has a gothic vibe to it which I love. And, she looks like a dancer, no a ballerina. *sings human by the killer*

Anyways, I'm free to use to the laptop as and when I want to since my sister is no longer in Singapore. Yippee! That sounds a little bit bad but it's just a relief to have my things just the way they are. No disturbances and no more fighting on who to use the laptop.

I've been going out like every single day since the last week. There's a birthday celebration for a little nephew of mine later on. He wants "LEGO" as presents. Damn little obnoxious children, always wanting presents. I'm going to go broke buying presents all around. BTW, I sent my sister to the airport yesterday, an I must say, I love Terminal 2 out of all the terminals. I dunno why. Terminal 1 sucks whereas I don't feel a connection to Terminal 3. YES, I AM WEIRD! She was boarding the plane alone and her luggage weighs like 40kg when the designated weight for each person was 25kg. Of course she panicked for a while, rushes to take out certain useless things, and in that process, broke the handle-bars of her luggage. *sings handlebars by flobots*

Am I sad she has to leave? A LITTLE BIT.



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Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 11:54 PM
long overdue photos

So, finally I have the time to post these long-overdue photos up. SORRY NABILAH! Kept you waiting for the photos for a long time. Basically, all these happened on the last day of O-LEVEL paper on 13 November! 6 crazy ex-NASSIAN decided to meet up at 1 pm but only 1(me!) arrived on time. The honour of the last person that arrived has to go to BEN: 45 minutes late. Anyways, the bowling was guys vs gals. Guys ruled the first game. Girls managed to overcome their weakness and swept the next 2 games. Whatever. Anyways, ate sushi after that and went around WHITESANDS. The end!








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Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:26 PM
patience is virtue

Dearest people,

I have not been able to upload certain pictures now because I am outside and I do not have my thumb-drive with me. So hopefully, I'll be able to get it all done by tonight, 12 am. Anyways, I've found my prom clothes and I must say, I'm satisfied with it. Of course, like duh, I must be happy with it. If not, I'm not even gonna be wearing it to prom night in the first place. The ttal cost of my outfit is $189, so it's under my budget, which is a good thing. Going to buy jodi picoult's book with the rest of the money though. So, can swap books with SERENE. Haha.

Anyways, my sister has been pestering me to get a part-time job. I mean, what's the point when the hoilidays are so short and I've so many plans to get done, eg, prom, chalet, movies, picnics. So stop pestering me to get a bloody job. Firstly, I do not want to work at mcdonalds because one, the pay is too little, secondly, I DO NOT clean up after people and thirdly, I have better things to do than say, "Would you like to upsize your drink sir?"

Not working during the holiays does not mean that I'm lazy. It just means that I do not want to waste my holidays. After slogging off for 4 boody years, I think I deserve a long break. Just because you have worked part time before doesn't mean that I have to follow in your footsteps. Anyways, if you have not realised it yet, I've tried to do things my way all this while. The reason you got a job is because you went to a polytechnic. I am aiming for a JC, so I need to concentrate. If I am not wrong, You're the one who said that I do not need to get a part-time job since our parents are going to provide for me. So can you please get off my back now. Oh, I forgot, you're going back to Australia this week. It's a good thing I won't be following you because if not, you'll be drumming words into my ears. SO LONG SISTER!

Yours truly,
ASYRAF



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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:12 PM
preview

Am a little bit busy. PREVIEW of next post, by friday:/



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Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 10:35 AM
over

O LEVELS IS SO OVER!

P.S Update later tonight.



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Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 7:20 PM
personality

I know I shouldn't be doing this since there's chemistry mcqs tomorrow but I just feel so bored going through chemistry facts over and over again. I guess the tests aren't too reliable, so I tried 2, and they showed similar results.

The test: www.personalitytest.net

I am an INTJ.

INTJs’ precision thinking and need for accuracy causes them to be inflexible at times. Having thought out a strategy, the INTJ may stubbornly disregard those who they think have not spent as much time reflecting on an idea as they have. This, along with their drive to produce something significant, can make them demanding and difficult. If their plans and solutions fall short of their high standards, INTJ's feel pressured — as if everything is on the line. "Everything," for an INTJ, is the competence and ability to produce something significant. Fear of not living up to this expectation will increase their stress and possibly dissuade them from risking or trying out their ideas. They may then find themselves thinking about ideas that do not have a meaningful or productive end.

When stress increases, the INTJ can become argumentative and disagreeable. Social interaction, which is not their strength, becomes increasingly difficult for them. Not trusting their own abilities, they become preoccupied with obsessive notions. The INTJ may then find themselves spending an inordinate amount of time fighting horrible thoughts, tempting absurdities, and feelings of worthlessness. Fearful of others recognizing their perceived failure, the INTJ incessantly ruminates about mistakes, inadequacies, weaknesses, ineptness, and incompetence. Because this distracts them from risking what little confidence they may have left in themselves, it therefore keeps them from obtaining the success and achievement they so desperately need.



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Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 4:58 PM
interesting or just plain weird

I was reading the TODAY newspaper yesterday night and I came upon the "quirky world" section. Anyhows, can you imagine introducing yourself, let's say to a job interviewer, as "CAPTAIN FANTASTIC FASTER THAN SUPERMAN SPIDERMAN BATMAN WOLVERINE THE HULK AND THE FLASH COMBINED". And it's not a joke, it's a real name. Imagine when you have to write it down when you're about to sit for your exams, on all 8 pages of the answer paper. That must have been a lot of fun. Supposedly, this person was bored of his conventional name - George Garratt - and decided to change it so that he can be unique. I think freak should have been the word to describe him when he decided to change his name to that of superheroes combined. Ingenius I must say? Or is it plain stupidity? God knows how his children are going to adress him. Papa Wolverine or Mr Hulk? Would he even get any girl with that weird name? Maybe those who are freaks like him most likely.

And, some genius person at Oxford University(dreams ^.^) has managed to compile a list of most annoying and irritating phrases. Seriously? There's 10 of it apparently. So, if you want to annoy people, use all of these 10 phrases concurrently when you talk to someone.
  1. Absolutely
  2. I, personally
  3. It's a nightmare
  4. At this moment in time
  5. Shouldn't of
  6. 24/7
  7. With all due respect
  8. Fairly unique
  9. At the end of the day
  10. It's not rocket science

Example from The Daily Telegraph: Absolutely, I, personally, think it's a nightmare! At this moment in time,he shouldn't of to go to work 24/7. With all due respect, his job is fairly unique, but at the end of the day, it's not rocket science. If you really want to annoy people, use it all the time.




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Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 10:54 PM
video log number 1

So, this is my first video log ever and it's just me trying out new stuff. I just watched the news on channel 5 about the execution of the bali bombers and just had something to say about it. Seriously, if you don't like my face, don't watch the video because it's me commenting on issues I want to talk about.

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@ 6:49 PM
books after the exams

I find myself drawn to this blog again for whatever reason. It's like that first time you start blogging and you just want to write it all out. Since this is my blog, I can do whatever I want with it. And it's an avenue for me to write whatever I want, when I want to. Sort of like a journal I used to keep when I was in primary school. So, there might be a few posts in a day or none at all. Anyways, I'm hungry as hell but nobody's at home and there's no food and I don't want to waste my own money to call mcdonalds so basically, I'm just eating an apple. Anyhows, I just want to post about certain books that I've read when I shouldn't have been reading them. And it's all Jodi Picoult's books. I've no idea but she has such great affinity to write about stuffs that will tug your heart-strings and make you think about whatever subject that she's written about.

This first book I read was I think after the June holidays after I found it in the school library. I figured I should at least sample the book first before buying it. But anyways, I did not buy the book since I've finished reading it before the date due. It's like I could never put it down. When I'm reading a book, I won't be watching the tv or even be on the internet. It'll be 100% on the book. So I think I was lucky to be reading this book first since it really got me hooked onto this gem of an author. I've always noticed her books at Popular but never really got to or wanted to pick up any of her books. Anyways, this is one book that I think would play in your mind even after you have put it down. Topics like divorce and extra-marital affairs all comes into play. It's not in the lewd manner that some authors have the tendency to write about but it just sets the basis to how a child could suffer during a divorce and how he/she would cope or struggle or find ways to get the parents' attention once again. But of course, I wouldn't pick up this book if it didn't have the sensational issue of : Is this child really talking to god? I know that some people are really uncomfortable with issues like this but to me, it's jst a book and there's no harm in reading it. So believe me when I say that if any parents or couple are thinking of getting a divorce, you should really read this book first and then think how it's going to affect that child. That child may just grow up being able to talk to god and have an imaginary friend or just be an obsessive compulsive liar and be locked in a mental instituition.

So, the second book that I've really read about is also by Jodi Picoult. Surprise, surprise! Anyways, the reason that I really wanted to read this book was not because of the Virginia Tech Massacre that happened last year but it was because of The Columbine High School Massacre that happened way earlier in 1999. I knew when I started reading the book that I was going into a roller-coaster ride of emotions. Sometimes, you just feel sad for the victims, and sometimes you're glad that they did die. Then, sometimes, you feel that the shooter should just have been shot by the police on the spot while at other times, you feel like you really want to get to know the shooter. This book provoked me mentally quite a number of times and the question that comes to mind is always, "WHAT IF?" What if people in high school were to be nicer to one another? What if the shooter had more friends? What if the shooter was not embarrased in front of the whole cafeteria? Would things have been different? When you read about these shootings in the papers, people always think about the victims' families. Nobody really gives a damn to whatever the offender's family feels about. Everyone is quick to point fingers and this book goes into the depth to uncover the reasons why a person commits an act. And it also brings to light what the offender's family might be going through, not just the victims. This book gave me more respect to Jodi Picoult as a writer. And this is the second book that I really cried- albeit alone- while reading, after P.S I LOVE YOU.

So, the third book that I read was again by Jodi Picoult and it was during the 3 weeks after graduation day. The month before the exams and I was still hooked into reading her books. One great thing about her books is that they're not inter-connected, so you could just pick out any book and read it. Although some of the characters may be seen in other books, and their primary scope of character is the same, each book gives a different depth to the character. Don't be fooled by the somewhat cheesy name of the book and it's synopsis behind. It could definitely be a turn-off to those who lack imagination. Mention the word witchcraft and you'd think of fiction and harry potter. Come on! In real life, there's the witch religion wicca, and it's just a background information that doesn't get played much in this book. It's about how certain people practice other eligion that are not the norm because they want to get away from real life or from being raped from their father(oops, spoiler). Anyways, this one may be a little heavy for some since there's somewhat uncomfortabe scenes, like only 1 paragraph near the ending of the book, that is a bit adult-ish. Basic idea behind this book is: Can a leopard really change it's spots? Anyways, this book reminds me just a tiny bit about the yellow ribbon project. Is the community quick to point out the mistakes of others, especially ex-offenders, while at the same time, turn a blind eye on people with reputation since they's got money and are well-respected?

Jeez, I really think that Jodi Picoult should have paid me write on this post. Haha. It's so long so don't bother reading it if you don't want to. I really want to get my hands on the rest of the books because I promised myself I'm going to get them after the exams. First up will probably be "My Sister's Keeper" because I really want to read the book before watching the film starring Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin. When I've read more books, I'll be sure to post about them up her anyways.



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@ 12:36 PM
happy

I can't help but somehow, feel happy today. Well, in a way that is. Nothing bad has happened today - yet. Plus I'm alone at home since parents are working/ going to wedding. Anyhows, first good news when I woke up today is that I'm going to get me a new pair of spectacles. The silver-rimmed + blue spectacles that I used to wear broke into 2 when I wanted to wear them last week. So, I've been having a bit of a headache since not wearing the spectacles but I can somehow still see. That first day was bad because I was somehow squinting and my eyes were all watery. So, the new spectacles will be ordered after the exams and I'm getting 1/2 price for it. Reason being my sister bought the transition "freaking-expensive-cost-$500" glasses and they decided that if she wanted to make a second pair, it's going to be half-price. Anyways, I don't think I'm getting the transition lenses since my mom will scream at me if that one were to break.

Ok, so the second reason that I'm happy today is somehow connected to the videos below. It's a collection by Sonia Rykiel for Fall/Winter 08 and somehow, it just made me feel happy. From the clothes and the colour, I just feel like it's so bubbly and happy and like out of this world. I used to overlook her collections each time I browse through certain websites but not anymore. Her clothes tell a story and they're whimsical. Granted it's female clothes but still, it's very light and airy and it made me happy looking at it. It's supposed to be worn right now in the western countries since they have winter but I've yet to see anyone wear it and post it up anywhere. It's so bright and colourful that it sucks all the solemn-ness of winter, if there's such a word. I want those gloves in the first picture man. They're so hot even if it's damn hot here. No pun intended.

CALL ME WEIRD, BUT I DON'T CARE!


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Video Part 2






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Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 4:45 PM
complain

This post will be all about me complaining and bitching and the what-nots. So, I was pissed off today because there's so many phone calls to take. Is it defined in the dictionary that SATURDAY is a "call-and-harass" people day? NO! From what I know, Saturday is the day for one to relax and sleep in until late afternoon. But apparently, some companies or people in human resource are just dumb enough to call on a saturday. Is it because they think they know that people will be at home just waiting for their calls?

Case in point. Earlier today, there's this lady who called my house. Apparently, she wanted to speak to a mdm zubaidah. So, since there's nobody in the house that goes by that name, I told her she had the wrong number. But did she hang up? NO she didn't. She kept on saying that she got the correct number. And I was thinking in my heart, "hey bitch, this is my house and I think I know who lives here!" Then suddenly, she said, "Oops, sorry, I'm looking for mdm mariam", which of course is my mother. I told her that she ain't home and being polite, I asked to take a message. Apparently, she wants to talk to my mother and asked for her personal contact details. I mean if you're from a charity organisation, there's a reason people don't give you personal contact details like handphone and office numbers so that you won't harass them. I kept saying that I can't give my mom's number and then suddenly she just hang up the bloody phone. I was so pissed man. It's like I was woken up from my sleep because of your call and you're giving me attitude. BITCH!

Okay, I went out yesterday and took the bus, and sat near the back of the bus. So behind me was like 3 malay dudes who were definitely younger than me since they're like wearing east view soccer shirts and were carrying stuffs and all. And guess what their stupid conversation was all about?

"WHY CAN'T THIS BUS DRIFT?"

Ok, so I have to admit, that must have the dumbest conversation that I've ever heard anyone talk about. Firstly, a bus is not a race car and therefore, its purpose is not to drift but to act as a means of transportation to ferry people around so that there will be an efficient transport system. Secondly, if a bus were to drift, I sure as hell wouldn't be on that damn bus since I fear for my safety. Why oh why can't certain groups of people find anything deep and meaningful to talk about? Case in point, and I'm not discriminating. Why do certain people talk about senseless stuff like the drifting of a bus or soccer like you own the soccer club or about underground music and just stupid things in general? Is there like a lack of other things to discuss like politics and fashion or religion? I find that there's only a minority of them that I could talk about serious stuff with i.e. only 1 whom I usually converse with. The reason why I don't talk to certain groups of people is because I'm unfamiliar with their realm of reality and scope of conversation. I shall stop about this because I don't think that any of them could change since they've got brain the size of a pea.

Anyways, I'm also mad about bus drivers that charge students extra when they pay with coins and have showed their ez-link cards. I've experienced this twice and I just feel like giving these old faggots a freaking tight slap. The reason you're a bus driver is because you didn't study hard enough while you're in school and therefore, have to be stucked behind the wheels while you ferry more successful, younger people around. I sure as hell won't grow up to be like you. Anyways, it's not as if you are the owner of the bus. So, do you need to earn extra money to send your kids to school and that is why you need to charge students extra money. Idiots, and yes I am discriminating in this post because I need to let all of these emotions out.

I just wish that the world would be void of dumb, senseless and idiotic people because seriously, there's no space for them in this world. I'd rather have lesser human beings and help conserve the environment than have to interact with people like these. It's like they would ruin my day if they're the first people that I meet in the morning, especially in the case of the bus-driver. URRGGH.



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@ 3:53 PM
best birthday present

Alice representing Chanel for Sonia Rykiel S/S 09




So, I intended to post this a while back but couldn't find the full video. It happened before O-Levels so I guess it's old news. But it's the commemoration of Sonia Rykiel and her birthday at the same time. And her birthday present: 30 designers designed garments with her in mind. I think many would be floored if a designer designs stuff with you in mind. Plus, she gets to keep all the garments. WOW! Apparently, during the show, Alice was modelling for Chanel which I wasn't aware of before. Check out the video between 4.30-5.00 when she's modelling for Chanel. So, does that mean that Karl Lagerfeld likes her? Will she be in any Chanel advertisments? My guess is she was chosen because she's a red-head, since it's for Sonia Rykiel after all. Pfft.



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Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 7:38 PM
Photos from Before & During O-Levels



I know, I know, we're such thoughtful students to have given our malay teacher something that we made so she'll remember the students that made up her best cohort ever in the whole entire world. That's because we have the most fun during higher malay lessons. So, what's left now is to get A1 for the subject later in January. And oh, my hair sucks at that time. Damn the wind.




3 students have nothing better to do so we cam-whored in front of the enormous, gigantic mirror in the new music studio. Of course this is all done on the last day of school where we took the oppurtunity to disguise as helpers for teachers in order to gain entry. Apparently, Nabilah doesn't want to take this picture because she said she's got a big mirror at home. So, camwhore at home alone is it?



So, here we have 2 young ladies of Ngee Ann who turned up the volume of the radio and danced their hearts out. Don't you just want to punch their faces when they stare at you like that? It's that !@#^& in your face look, like, "what see see?"











Apparently, as teenagers, you have to master the art of random shots where you just twist your body, distort your limbs, jump and pose in order to get a picture. Everyone will get this chance at least once in their lifetime, especially during secondary school life.




Groups photos are like the bomb because everyone's looking oh-so-fierce and contorting their body and bending that knee and smiling with their eyes. Except for Jia Tong of course. Where did his eyes go too? And look at Nabilah and Farah's fierce poses. And look at me, so calm, yet so breath-taking. Haha.




These last shots were taken during O-Levels English and Geography Papers. That blue geography note book of mine that's been with me since last year to store all the things the brain needs to know have been kept safely in the storeroom. Oooh, apparently, Ben likes sitting at urinals to see little boys when they pee. And that's how our classroom looks like now. Sort of reminds me of the classrooms of third world countries. And I promise that this will be the last post for today.

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