Yesterday was the start of the GSS. I, being the voracious shopper went bargain hunting with the boyfriend at Marina Bay. The newly renovated mall has a wide array of boutiques all conveniently located in clusters. Cool. We went to one boutique after another. It was rather a successful trip and a fun one too! I can't wait for the next trip which will most probably commences tomorrow.
I was supposed to do research for my Sociology essay which is on the GSS itself! Haha.. Shouldn't be too hard to write. The only cloud in the silver lining is that I have to craft it from a sociological perspective, coupled with nuances of sociological concept. And, I havent start writing. And, the date due is next Friday. I seriously need to start on it, preferably tonight. Just do not have the sense of urgency to do it yet. I do hope that I will not result to my old habit of procastinating, especially since Im going for Honours year.
Today is such a gloomy day with the sky continuously spilling out its abundance supply of rain. Sometimes, I love to gaze out through the windows whenever there is a great downpour. It looks like as if the Earth is crying its heart out. It looks as if Mother Nature is in great despair over how her children have been abusing the Earth. Haha.. the melodramatic me!
Indonesia was hit by the earthquake plus the Mount Merapi's eruption. Such great tragedy! Mum said that the focal reason why Indonesia is never spared from violent tragedies is because the people are sinful. They do not adhere to orthodox Islam and they still practice inter-marriages between different religion without 'Masuk Melayu'. I believed such a dogmatic perspective does actually hold some truth in it. It is true that the majority of the Indonesians are 'abangan' and that the country is one of the most corrupted in the world. Or maybe, it is just their destiny that the country is vividly located at the Pacific Ring of Fire.
It is really sad. It is irony how poor countries are becoming more poorer whereas rich countries are becoming richer. Countries like Indonesia and Bangladesh are always at the mercy of such natural disasters which makes it impossible for them to build their economy.
This may sound typical and cheesy but I certainly am very grateful to live in Singapore where the problems that we face everyday are such as contemplating what to wear every morning and where should we have our dinner tonight.  ¶ 2:28 PM 0 Comments

  Today is day 2 of bumming-at-home day. We were supposed to have an outing yesterday but well, it was cancelled. I was so bored that I read the Harry Potter Book 6 from the beginning to the end in just mere 8 hours. Anyway, the weather yesterday was not very forgiving. It was gloomy and rainy.
I went to attend Yana's wedding reception on Sunday with Ilsa friends and the boyfriend. Never have I seen so much purple in one area. The whole place was decorated with purple cloths, lilac lamps and even the reception table was clothed in violet! Wow.. Yana must really love purple that much. The reception was quite a small affair but the food was superb! I am still thinking of the black pepper beef which was so tender and juicy. Yummmm....
We bought her an aromatheraphy set for her wedding gift. It was supposedly to give that extra boost of sensuality for their first night. :)
I was supposed to watch "Man of letters" in the evening but well, I couldnt make it. Had to visit grandmother who still is having problems of recognizing who am I. Dunt get me wrong, I am not being mean. She is not suffering from amnesia or alzheimer's. She is just confused.
Today, I am going to watch Poseidon with daddy and sister at Omni-max. Mum is not interested in such a Westernized movie culture even though it will be quite an exhilirating movie to watch.
Drum.. Drum.. Drum... Bored. I should be starting on my essay and the readings for Singapore society. Or at the very least, I should be researching for my article. Simply, cannot be bothered. Maybe, I will start on the tasks after my exam results on Thursday. Now? Cannot be bothered.  ¶ 11:39 AM 0 Comments

  The PTM session in the morning struck a chord in me. Never would I realized that I am carrying a huge burden on my shoulder by becoming a tutor for these kids. Obviously, their parents pinned high hopes on us, as the tutors to mould their students. I had a long conversation with the mother of one of my NA student. Apparently, she is having a horrendous time trying to control her teenage daughter. I was quite taken aback when the mother practically started emptying the whole family's skeletons closet. I was a total stranger to her and to think that she trusted me so much so that she was able to come clear shows how dignified the status of a teacher really is. Or maybe she was really in a desperate need of a listening ear, which I was very glad to lend to. I tried my best to soothe the frayed nerves of the poor mother even though I knew that I do not have much experience to begin with. Her huge commitment to understand the daughter's problems really make me think of my own mother whom I have to say is soo very different from her. Sometimes, I wish for a more typical mother. But well, I guess you cannot have everything in life. There is always a flaw and there is a good reason why God provide you with such. I am trying to accept this faith since young. Remember Ayuni, Patience is a Virtue.
The whole session made me realized that teaching may not be a horrible career after all. (Pardon me) In fact, it is a noble professional where you play a very important role of nurturing students. If I will ever be one, I will rather be a secondary school teacher as it is more challenging. Nurturing troubled teenagers will be an honourable job but of course, it will be a stressful one too. Well, we see how things go. I will try my best to achieve my dream career since journalism has always been a childhood dream. The rest is in the hands of dear God.  ¶ 11:54 PM 0 Comments

  I am getting sleepier and its only morning. The ironic me! Had just finished reading Da Vinci. It was really mind boggling yet very intriguing. Learned about Christian History. I believed that it is always healthy to feed the brain with new knowledge. I just realized that ever since school's out, I haven't been keeping myself updated with current affairs. Hmmm... that shows how true a news-junkie I am. Haha.. Or maybe I am quite sick with PS and just need a real break for a while before honours year.
Special Semester is a real bore. Yesterday's tutorial was one of the dullest session. Actually, I knew answers to the numerous questions posed and yet, I just did not have the energy to shout out aloud. Seriously, no ethusiasm at all. I haven't even touch the coursepack. On top of that, I need to get started thinking about the term paper. Arrrghhh.... Just do not have the real will to sit down and study. Need some unknown forces to be at work. Haha.. I wish.
Going out with the PS ladies later. And that is something I am looking forward to!  ¶ 11:37 AM 0 Comments

  Love Sick Love is a mystery by itself

It can make you feel all warm and tingling,
Yet, it can bring you great hardship.
It can make you smile,
Yet, it can be cluelesss.
It can make you stronger,
Yet, it can make you fragile.

You want to swim in this sea of beauty,
Yet, you are afraid of drowning suddenly.

You want to choose the safest route,
Yet, danger strikes at every corner.

Sacrifices. Be ready for some when you venture into the unknowns.
Im guilty. Charged me please for being in love.  ¶ 10:50 AM 0 Comments

  We had a chillout session at Intan's. It was really great to be able to hang out with the girls and became couch potatoes. Intan and I bought various chips and soft drinks (Diet Coke, mind you) from the supermarket before meeting the rest. We ordered pizzas and watched Harry Potter. I ate till I became quite blotted! Seriously need to burn the extra Carbo. Gosh! I need to have another visit to the Gym.
I am dying to watch "Man of Letters". It has been eons years since I last indulged myself in arts. Too much studying makes you a nerdy person. Holidays beginning to feel like a drag and its only the second week! I am feeling restless. I think I am the type of individual who cannot laze around doing nothing. I will be bored to tears. Trying to create some activities for myself and organize outings with friends.
Oh yes, I must penned down the event of the last beautiful friday evening with ever-sweet boyfriend. Thank you dear for the wonderful moment and yes, I love that alfa-romeo too. But dear, you dont have to DREAM about the car. Isn't it nicer to dream of me instead? Haha..
I always pray for good-things bestowed upon my dear ones and myself, of course. I mean, who won't right? However, sometimes I feel that we cannot possibly get everything we wish for. Dissapointments are in existence and we must learn how to avoid it or get over it. For me, I rather avoid it. But, that will not always be the case. With such a perspective, I will fall real hard when dissapointments confronts me. I hate myself for feeling this way.  ¶ 11:13 PM 0 Comments

  A mini-gateaway Just got back from a weekend break in Tanjung Balau (somewhere located near Desaru). The place is like a hamlet, cut off from the rest of the world. There is hardly any reception and thus, I was having difficulties trying to make calls. I do not think that the Balau-ians know globalized-words such as the Internet and wireless network! Haha.. Don't get me wrong. The picture that I had painted may sound traumatizing but actually, the place is quite nice. Everything is sooo tranquiled. The scenery is very picturistique with abundance growth of greenery. The beach is beautiful and the water is crystal clear. Certainly, the place makes you appreciate God's creations and you feel like as if you have receive blessings from Mother Nature.
The Villa that we were staying in wasn't exactly as majestic as the name suggested. In reality, it looks more like a simple single storey house with very basic facilities. But that did not dampened our high spirits as we still enjoyed our stay there. Since this was supposed to be just a mini-gateaway, I didnt do much besides sleeping, eating, watching tv and messing around. It was great as it has been ages since the last time I had all the time in the world to simply just laze around.
Oh well... Back to my homeland now. Back to school. Looking forward to many more trips abroad.  ¶ 10:54 PM 0 Comments

  Woke up early on tuesday morning for the publication interview. I was a bag of nerves yesterday and couldn't fall asleep. It certainly amazed me how much effects can one interview had on me. Been preparing and practising for the interview for countless times.
Took a cab to the place. After meeting the associate editor, he assigned me the task of writing in less than half and hour! Imagine that. I was seriously unprepared to write especially at such hour in the morning. Furthermore, I had just finished my exams last Friday and I am still fatigued from all that late-nights cramming. The topic was quite ridiculous as it was on the issue of fresh graduates finding difficulties to get jobs. Oh well, I couldn't possibly backed out right? After leaving me alone in the Green Room, I began the task of writing. It was tough at first but ideas seem to flow out after a while. I wrote in an article style with various so-called interviewees. Frankly speaking, it wasn't my best writing but heck, he gave me approximately half-an-hour only to complete it. I couldn't afford to write a lot and there should be numerous grammatical errors! Haha... Seriously, I should start revising grammar rules again.
After the writing task, he interviewed me. The whole process took about one hour or so. I felt so relieved. Hopefully, I got the job. If not, it's their lost.  ¶ 12:07 PM 0 Comments

  Sunday Blues Weird. People grumble about Monday Blues and here I am feeling all moody on a cheerful Sunday. Taught my Primary 4 kid in the afternoon. Kind of miss teaching after two long weeks of hibernating from tutoring. Haha.. Never knew that I will say that. Meet my baby for late lunch at Swensen (yet, again). We went shopping at Taka for a while before heading home.
Moody..moody.. Sundays have that effect on me. Sundays are my reflection days. Sundays are my stay-at-home days. Sundays are my clean-the-bedroom days. Sundays are my revision days. In crux, Sunday is the day where I will stay at home and prepare for the week ahead. Sounds boring? Well, that is reality for you.
Tomorrow baby starts work. Good Luck dear! Be the Apprentice that you ought to be! Reflection. Reflection. Tuesday-interview. Wkends-gateaway to Malaysia.
PS: Am feeling jittery about the interview.  ¶ 1:59 AM 0 Comments

  The GE 2006 The day of the GE 2006 coincides with the birth of my new blog! Just achieved my independence day yesterday and yeah... finally the burden's off from my shoulder. It is now the right moment for some relaxation before fretting over results.
GE results showed only a mediocre win for the ruling party. WP has a triumphant win in Hougang whereas favourite guy Chiam managed to keep his seat in Potong Pasir.
It is just too bad that the Opposition did not contest for Jurong. I didn't get to vote and yes, I am dying to vote. Well, maybe next GE. Or maybe I should shift house to Hougang or even Aljunied-the next hot constituency. Hahaa...
Raining tonite...No more papers to think about...Able to sleep like a Queen  ¶ 5:26 PM 0 Comments