Blood moon

Currently listening to: Nothing

I watched the lunar eclipse with my friends yesterday at the same secluded beach that I was talking about the other day. We had planned this since the previous week, and we were so looking forward to it that not even the bad weather could deter us from going ahead with the plan.

Anyway, we ended up going a bit later due to unforeseen circumstances, but it was alright because the best parts of the lunar eclipse wasn't until later. It was cloudy, but we were blessed with periods of clear skies, so much so that we were able to see the many, many stars above us as we laid down on the mat, not to forget the red moon AND a number of shooting stars.

Most important of all, we had a lot of fun despite freezing our fingers and toes off. Everytime we spot a shooting star, we would squeal and shout with excitement. At one point, we were belting out Disney songs (well, I was, and the rest tried to follow as I was the only one who could remember the lyrics in full), and we even recorded ourselves singing the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight, complete with the background chorus. We actually burst out laughing halfway through, but otherwise it didn't sound too bad to the ears. Hehe.

Towards the end of the eclipse, we decided to leave because all our toes were frozen solid and we weren't feeling very nice anymore. So we bundled ourselves into the car and decided to head to my place for a bit of supper before watching a horror movie.

It was at this time that one of my friends hurt his back after losing his balance while trying to empty his shoe which was filled with sand. No one noticed at first, until we saw his not-looking-too-good face as he sat down on the couch in the living area. We thought that perhaps lying down would help, but then his body started jerking in pain, especially whenever he tried to take a deep breath. I was so scared that I immediately suggested that we send him to the emergency department at the hospital. Which we did.

Now, I have been there before, and I knew that he could easily be made to wait for up to 2 hours before being seen by a doctor. Despite knowing how it works, I could not help but feel angry. Angry at the staff for not seeming to care enough to do something quickly, and angry at myself for not being able to do anything. Everytime I saw him jerk or bend over in pain, it was all I could do not to burst into tears. Yes, I was that worried.

Anyway, we waited for an hour before he decided that he's well enough to be able to go home and get some sleep. And now, he said that he's alright except that he's got a stiff back. I'm glad, but I'm still a little worried. Sigh.

Are you up for it?

Currently listening to: Nothing

We had a movie marathon yesterday. Or, to be more specific, early today (since it was past midnight and all). We started off with an action movie, Die Hard 4. It hadn't been disappointing. The action sequences were very nicely choreographed and elicited quite a few impressed comments from me and my friends. It was a bit long, but otherwise it was fine.

Next we moved on to a drama-with-a-little-bit-of-thrill movie, Premonition. It did not have a lot of thriller elements in it, but it kind of kept us at the edge of our seats (or bed) until nearer to the end of the film. We were a little confused at first, but managed to catch on after a while.

Finally, we ended the marathon with a comedy, The Ex. It's not roll-on-the-floor-laughing funny, but it's not dead dull and boring either.

So yeah. 3 movies in a row. Not a record I know, but still. I actually suggested that we continue watching movies after breakfast, but did not get very enthusiastic responses, which was to be expected. I was really up for it though, or else I wouldn't even have said it. And that's just me being me. Because if I ever suggest anything, I really mean it, even if it sounds like the most ridiculous thing in the world.

好可爱阿！

Currently listening to: Nothing

I'm back. I was at Queenstown during the weekend for a ski trip, and it had been fun. I didn't particularly like the weather up in the mountains, but otherwise everything else had been fine.

Plus, it further confirmed what I had said in my previous post. 他真的是太可爱了！

P/S: I'm sorry Mun Khea. Hehe.

Must... be... careful...

Currently listening to: Hero by Mariah Carey

他真的很会说话，对女孩也真的很好。 虽然有时候他会很小孩， 可是很多时候他也会很细心体贴。 就是这一点让我觉得他真的好可爱。

咳。。。 看来我又要开始不停的提醒自己要小心一点。。。

Happen

Currently watching: Chungking Express

I'm so lazy, I am a hazard to everyone including myself. Sigh...

Sometimes, things happen, and then, when you look back, you don't remember how it actually happened. It's like, it just happened. You know what I mean? Like, it happened so seamlessly that it just seemed natural that it should happen. The only thing is, if you were asked about whether or not it would happen sometime before it happened, you would've said that it would not happen. But it did. And now, you don't and can't remember how what happened actually happened.

I'm actually confusing myself on purpose because I don't know how else to write it down. I mean, I know what it is that I want to write about, but it is so much easier putting the words together in my mind than writing it down. Or maybe it's because, on one hand, I want to write it down, but on the other hand, I don't think that I should. Hence the confusion.

Do I need any more proof that I am extremely stupid, complicated, and hopeless? I don't think so...

Casino Royale [Finale]

Currently listening to: Nothing

It is finally over. And it has been great. Thanks to the great people I got to share it with. So here's a special shout-out to each and every one of them.

To my darling girlfriends, both of you looked absolutely gorgeous yesterday night. I am glad that I had a hand in making that happen, one way or another. Haha. Audrey Hepburn eh? Who would've thought that I had it in me? I am also glad that, for once, I trusted my girly intuitions. Love you girls to bits. Hugs and kisses to both of you.

To my fellow committee members, you guys are the BEST. I don't care what other people say; to me, we are the BEST. Sure we have our differences, but we still have lots of fun together regardless, and that's the most important thing. I'm glad to have known and worked alongside all of you. It has only been a year, but you will always have a place in my heart and memories forever. Hugs to all of you.

To Boy Number 1, thank you for being so crazily fun. Thank you for reminding me about Plan B. It was a success! Haha. I'm still bummed that we couldn't all sit together, but it's alright. We were hardly at our respective tables anyway. Am looking forward to the ski trip now. I bet we're going to have lots of crazy fun again. Hugs to you.

To Boy Number 2, thank you for being so cute and sweet. Although I don't think that you meant to be cute; I just think that you are. I mean, you're so sweet in your own special way that you're just SO cute! Thank you for responding so quickly to my girly intution. I knew that I could count on you, and I know I speak for the girlfriends and myself when I say that we have come to adore you very much. The way you protect us (or at least try to) is just so adorable that I can't help but squeal whenever it happens. I'm so glad to have known you, and I know that I'll miss you a lot when we go our own separate ways next year, but I'll savor the moments while I can. Hugs to you.

To all the rest, thank you for coming to the ball. I'm not part of the organising committee, although I did help out where I am needed. But that's my job, so yeah. Anyway, I hope that you enjoyed yourselves and did not think that it had been a waste of time and money. It had been hard work for the people behind the scenes, but as long as you had fun, it's all worth it. So thanks again for coming. Hugs all around.

Casino Royale [Part 3]

Currently listening to: The Prayer by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion

Here I am again, working on yet another assignment which is due the very next day. I seriously cannot explain why I always do this. Perhaps, it is because I am always fairly confident that I can finish the assignment in one day, meaning that I don't have to start working on it until the day before it is due. Perhaps, it is because I am the kind of person who works better under pressure. Perhaps, it is because I am just so lazy that there really is no cure for it in this whole wide world.

The ball is only 2 days away now. I am just SO excited. I'm almost certain that I'll be getting a brooch, but the gloves... On one hand, I don't want to spend the money. On the other hand, I really want to go all out and look my best. And then, there's the matter of whether my girlfriend would mind my getting the gloves, because she's got them as well. And also the matter of choosing the right length; elbow-length or upper-arm-length.

Dressing up is fun, but not very much so when choices are involved...

Casino Royale [Part 2]

Currently listening to: Nothing

I'm really excited about this Friday. Earlier this morning I picked up the tickets from the printery, and was so pleasantly surprised by the final product that my excited-ness must have increased by ten-fold. Later in the afternoon, I spent the whole of it walking around town looking for suitable table decorations. I also took the time to look at accessories, despite my unspoken vow of not going to spend any money for the ball, except for the ticket.

And so, I am now contemplating on whether or not I should invest on a pair of evening gloves and a brooch. Maybe I might as well, since I am already forking out the money for my hair. I am definitely doing my own make-up though. I suck at it, but at least I know what I am going to do. I think.

Casino Royale [Part 1]

Currently listening to: At Wit's End from Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End

I love this song. I really do.

Anyway, I am a FAILURE as a girl. I can't do my own make-up. I can't do my own hair. The Malaysian Ball is 5 days away and I can't freaking do anything. Sigh...

Looks like I'm going to have to fork out money again...

Starry starry night

Currently listening to: Nothing

Came back not too long ago from a drive. I've driven down the same route a few times now, but each time, there is always something new for me to discover. And this time, because my girlfriends and I had extra companions of the opposite sex, we were able to be "venture" further into the darkness. That and the fact that I brought a torchlight along.

Anyway, we went down "the road not taken" (called as thus because during the previous drives, my girlfriends and I had never had the courage to turn into the road) and discovered a secluded beach, and were instantly smitten by the place, not just because of its secluded-ness, but also because it was the perfect place to be to watch the stars and listen to the sea. If it had been a warm night, it would've been better than perfect.

I also saw a shooting star, probably for the first time in my life. I may have seen one before in the past, but I am not sure, so I'll just assume that this is the first. In the process of screaming out and scaring my friend (he thought that I was screaming in fear of something), I forgot to make a wish. Although, now that I think back, I may actually have made one on a subconscious level. Hmm...

Independent Woman

Currently listening to: Nothing

I sometimes wonder if it is a good thing that I am such an independent girl. Yes, I truly believe that I am a very independent person. I also believe that it is because of the fact that I have been single my whole life.

Sure I've got family and friends that I can depend on, but it's just different, you know. And it's not that I don't want to have that special someone to depend on; you have no idea how much I yearn for one. Whenever I hear or read about friends and their dearly beloveds, I smile because I am truly happy for them, but at the same time, deep down inside, I envy them, and I wish that I could one day experience the same thing.

On the other hand, I still believe that one has to be as independent as possible and not be too dependent on others, be it that special someone or friends or even family. Because it irritates me when people whine or complain about not having someone to depend on. I mean, come off it already. Stand on your own two feet; they are given to you for a reason. Just because you are used to having someone to depend on doesn't mean that you can't go on living once you're on your own. Just because you're used to being pampered doesn't mean that you don't have to learn to fend for yourself.

And I really don't know why I left IT there, sitting in the corner of the screen of the laptop. Perhaps I have managed to fool myself into thinking that the mere existence and sight of it is the key to holding it altogether. Yeah right. I should have just gotten rid of it a long time ago and move on forever. Dang it.

P/S: Mun Khea, I handed in the first two assignments on time, but am only handing in the third one today. Couldn't be bothered about it anymore. That is how lazy I am.

The number 3

Currently listening to: The King Of The Golden Hall from Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers

I once mentioned that I am getting too old for all-nighters, but this time, it is a do-or-die (or more like I-either-pull-an-all-nighter-to-finish-all-3-assignments-on-time-or
-risk-failing-one-paper-and-getting-bad-results-for-the-other-papers) mission. Because, seriously, bad habits die hard.

I knew on Thursday last week that I have 3 assignments due today. One of them was actually due on Friday, but an extension was given, and so, I have 3 assignments due today. I had initially planned to start working on Assignment 1 on Thursday, but having found out that the deadline had been extended, I pushed it off to Friday, thinking that I'll be a good girl for once and stay in and work on my assignments then.

On Friday, it was proven that I am definitely not a good girl because I decided that I can afford to push it off to Saturday so that I can:-

1. Skip a lecture and tutorial to hang out and chat with a couple of friends before heading home to waste another couple of hours, and then
   
2. Watch a bunch of people practice a dikir barat performance, before heading off to
   
3. Have a few drinks with friends, and finally
   
4. Dance the night away, moving from one pub to another.

On Saturday, I did manage to start working on Assignment 1 when I was woken up in the early afternoon by a duty-call and told that the afternoon's events had been cancelled due to bad weather forecast. Unfortunately, my hardworking streak only lasted until dinner time, because even before then, I had decided that I can afford to push it off to Sunday so that I can:-

1. Go have dinner, then
2. Go grocery-shopping, then
3. Go bowling, then
4. Go to the casino and eat and chat (not gamble), then
5. Hit the pubs.

Perhaps fate decided that it should intervene, because I ended up going home some minutes later due to the lack of crowd at the first pub and lack of space at the second. Not that it made a whole lot of difference, but at least I went to bed earlier than I would have had I actually stayed and danced.

On Sunday, I woke up at noon and immediately started working on Assignment 1. I still got distracted every now and then (I guess I have a rather short attention span when it comes to work), but I was definitely working on it. It was 3 in the morning before I finally decided that I have had enough of Assignment 1, and started working on Assignment 2, which I only just finished about an hour ago.

In case you were wondering, I did finish Assignment 1; it's just the matter of whether I did a good job with it or not. Now, if you will excuse me, I am going to get something to eat before starting on Assignment 3.

Yes again

Currently listening to: 七里香 by 周杰倫

I've lost my voice. Again. This time it's not so bad, but still. Sigh... Just when I thought that I have fully recovered from the last time. I mean, I was singing in the car as we were going out yesterday night, and I was delighted to find that I could sing properly again. Now, I am back on square one.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the last time that I finally understood why CMSA's cheer was so random and weird (at that time anyway). It hit me when I was watching the scene in the movie 300 where King Leonidas of Sparta asked his men what their profession was, and they replied with 3 cheers. I don't know why they cheered like that, but yeah.

So I realised that CMSA got their cheer from this movie. And I thought to myself, "Well, it sounded really cool when the Spartans did it in the movie, but not so much when CMSA did it during BERSATU Games." I have to admit though, that as weird and random as I had thought it was at the time, I also thought that it sounded unique, and that they pulled it off quite well.

In memory of Pink-pus

Currently listening to: 伊斯坦堡 by 周杰倫

I miss Pink-pus. That's the name of the keychain that was attached to my car key. Was, because both Pink-pus and the car key are now lost, and I am stuck with a small piece of cold metal as a replacement.

Anyway, Pink-pus was a pink octopus, thus the name Pink-pus. Sure it was slowly turning black, what with it being placed everywhere, but I still call it Pink-pus because Black-pus just doesn't sound right. When I first gave it the name, it was more for the fun of it rather than for real. But, as it turns out, everybody started calling it Pink-pus, and so, Pink-pus officially became Pink-pus.

Pink-pus was given to me as a gift by my ex-roommate who got it from Ocean World in Hong Kong. It was one of those really big keychains that you could not possibly have stuffed down the pocket of your jeans, be it front or back; the kind that is so huge you could not have missed it if it was lying around the place. At first, I only chose to use Pink-pus because I had no other choice. But, as time passed by, I grew attached to it. I even tolerated the fact that I have to let it dangle out of the front pocket of my jeans whenever I go clubbing because I usually went without a jacket, and even if I had, I would not have left it in the jacket, which I usually left lying around somewhere in the pub.

Then, just when I have finally gotten used to it, I just had to wear a pair of jeans whose front and back pockets are so much smaller than all my other pairs of jeans. And so, Pink-pus fell off without my noticing, and by the time I realised what had happened, it was too late. Sigh...

R.I.P, my dear Pink-pus...

Geez...

Currently listening to: Meeting Tom Riddle from Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

I don't get it. I mean, what kind of reception were you expecting to receive? Sure, we know who you are and have seen you before at a previous event, but that doesn't mean we KNOW you. Heck, I don't think you even know some of our names or remember seeing some of our faces. And it's not like you came to see us; you purposely came to see your own friends. So don't talk as if we didn't give you the proper welcome when you turned up at our event.

Because I don't remember complaining when I turned up at one of your events some time ago and wasn't given ANY welcome. Granted, I didn't expect any because I wasn't there to see any of you.