you'd think 'there isn't much i haven't already known'

no news means good news.

it's been a depressing couple of days. many bleak thoughts running amok. last night bore the full brunt of the mopiness. i became thirsty, for alcohol. i lusted for vino.

but as always, i snapped back to the old self after knocking back a few drinks in solitude. it wasn't much but enough to reel in my better senses.

today, i was a much happier person.

i went on a shopping spree after a hard day's work on monday. in a release of frustration, i flitted from store front to store end and shopped till i could shop no more.

further to that, i applied for membership cards to two franchises. i must be quite obsessed.

did i feel better after that?

not one bit.

but the days that followed, i instantly found that i had prettier clothes to don. so it did make me feel slightly better in a warped sense.

tonight was especially gratifying. lots of stories and laughters shared amongst the thursday trio (with cia and law). some were really good jaw-aching booming laughters mind you. having good company amounts to a lot. also, it made me believe that good stories should never be swept under the carpet! at least not after what happened tonight.

thursday's officially over. can't wait for tomorrow night.

i'm dog tired. ought to sleep soon. g'night guys!

a walk to remember

released 7 years ago, i finally bought it to watch. what a charming film it is, this being my first time watching it.

i chose to stay at home and recuperate tonight instead of meeting the anderson gang for a rendezvous at substation (which i'm sure they must be having a ball right now).

i've been smiling to myself the whole night. it's been rare that i have the entire night to myself. uplifting indeed.

this movie's for every old soul out there.

Love is like the wind. You cannot see it but you can always feel it.

apt. love it.

randomness

i love random thoughts.

random singing.

random jokes.

random hugs. which i love to give and receive.

random praises. that are unexpected.

i never like planning. it ruins the fun.

and i like my man spontaneous.

...now, that's random.

a becoming tuesday

i met rox! walking goddess. so long never see you grow so tall!

both tired but happy to see each other

finally caught Let The Right One In last night. the viewing was ending soon and i dont wanna miss it. overall great movie with a unique plot. a couple of scenes shocked me but generally, i'd classify it as horror-romance. the grossest scene was decapitation.

the company was lovely and we made new friends. hung out entirely with my good friend's (bx) best buddy's (jeff) good friends. i call them our third degree friends. they were nice people who made polite jokes.

qi was so sweet to come along for the movie even though she was under a lot of stress at work. i felt really bad and wanted her to cheer up. sigh my qi is the silliest sweetheart. im bringing her for a massage next fri! she totally deserves one. row darling got a kick out of chilling and wants to form a party group next. i have a feeling she will get what she wish for =)

no sympathy roses

spent a cozy valentine with two other close friends (cia and ter). had to work on a saturday afternoon due to a press launch coming up. called it quits around evening and headed over to town to dine with the duo. ericia wanted nice chinese food so we chowed down expensive hawker style fare beside concorde hotel. never ventured there before though i easily pass by the place like a thousand times. quiet place it was. no lovers would dine in a hawker on valentines. especially not at a hawker in town! peaceful dinner.

post din, i suggested like a few places which evoked resistance from ericia. but she gamely obliged to quarubar (dempsey).

i suppose we got there around 8 in the evening as we snagged a good spot (methinks). our first round of bottled vodka with fruit punch was kickass. subsequently we tried cranberry & orange mix. not bad either. the night was warm (said ericia) and cozy. didnt want to get into heavy dancing. not on a crowded saturday night and a valentine's night at that.

as anticipated, so many have asked "where's your date?", but i dont date. especially not with someone im not into. valentine's only reserved for boyfriends or someone i would potentially like. commercialized marketing irks but still a special occasion for most of us anyway.

sleepy ericia got up to walking around dempsey hill twice when she visualize the night to be longer than expected. i wanted to finish the bottle.

music was nice at first but the long intervals were unexpected. singer didnt perform either of the songs ericia and i requested - "misty" and "my baby just cares for me". both jazz pieces.

had a really long week. overtiming every day into the wee hours had taken its toll on me. i had some muscle cramps as a result of insufficient sleep. think my blood circulation is getting worse.


vod/fruit punch


in my "dating dress" as quipped by ericia
coworker seems to think im headed for the beach in the dress
actually, that was my intention but lethargy set in and the idea was off


chips from luncheon meat


my spot


(spy ericia's gold chain)


cia: who do you think will get attached first (among us)
ter: (points at me)
me: (points at cia)
cia: (looks amused) everyone have different thoughts
my bet is with cia for sure (pun unintended).


ter's eyes evading my "irritating" flash


timer mode shot
camera perched on window latch;
guy from outside peers at screen on camera while timer counts down.
"buay paiseh" weird guy.


ter to me: your face looks big
me: someone have to sacrifice
ter: haha yes


with terter ("turtle" haha)
his pet names just gets longer every time


cia to ter: you look like you're dating two women
ter: really...how unfortunate
cia: !!!


feeling in my elements


ter: (pouring vodka)
me: hold the bottle
ter: i dont pose
me: (snaps anyway as he stirs)


cia on giant wooden chair


two of my favourite people


flash in face photos - cia first


terter next;
cia's poking.


me to both: i dont have a nose!


ter at an advanced level of chilling out


decidedly posey


cia: build up your belly so you can rest your beer on it in future
me: also balance tidbits while you drink
ter: cool...


cia: you're red mich
ter: are you even high
me: (looking flushed) no..just feeling warm
both of them: (nods gravely)


a mis-spelling in my cert which i've to get changed
better late than never
too many "wans" defeats the "Wan"


mailed it back to Melbourne to verify the error
im still awaiting my replicate version
i hope they produce a new version cuz i decided to fold it for convenience's sake


candid shot of keith with his new toy taken last friday


ants carrying "poison"
my desk was attacked by ants and my coworker brought some poison to annihilate them


poison sprinkled on entry point


taken last saturday after work at our current haunt


one eye cat


cia looking through photos on her cam


ter refusing to stay put for a photo but caught in one anyway


nicely frozen martini glasses prior to serving are very considerate


ter's shoulders acting as human camera stand for cia along the dam-bridge at marina barrage


cat the cute "refugee"


breezy wind making my eyes dreamy


candid


candid


cat happily looks at grim faced ter


i know what this means
means she also cannot take my flash


especially him


flashes in face


tries to stare into cam but also cannot take my flash


arm-qio


cia shows cat how "arm qio" is done


candid


candid


was at the sembawang temple with sis and mom last sunday to offer prayers


spied this heavily vandalized dispenser


leaving their marks all around it

the drinks dispensers at mediacorp centre

im growing tired. my eyelids are dropping shut. full dress rehearsal at work tomorrow. sleeping soon. good night all!

and enjoy this post. dedicating it to all. hoping everyone had a good loved up valentine.