Random Wednesday

I started running again. More like walking really fast. Which is almost like 'running' in my dictionary. It felt good. And I was so exhausted that I slept like a baby that night.

What is the big freakin' deal with Miley Cyrus' photo shoot in Vanity Fair? (see left) I thought it was done rather tastefully - granted she's only 15. But hey, I've seen more obscene photos of teenage celebrities in glossy magazines. So everyone should quit whining about her 'scandalous' photo. Geez.

I'm hooked on Rainforest Tea ("100% natural zero pesticide Camellia Sinesis Black Tea")

I can't believe it's almost August. I can smell Christmas!

I bought three pairs of shoes in one go. That felt sinfully good.

I'm trying to cut down on my alcohol intake. The operative word here being 'trying'.

I watched Devil's Advocate again. Keanu isn't the greatest actor and I think Charlize Theron shouts too much in the movie but Al Pacino makes it all worthwhile. Still one of my favourite movies. "The worst vice is advice" - Al Pacino.

I also watched Sex and The City and like any Manolo Blahnik shoe, it was fabulous! I don't think most men would appreciate what the fuss is all about but hey, we don't expect you to. This one's for the ladies.

I dunno why I'm feeling it but I'd really like to have a baby. The husband bit - I'm in no rush. Probably could do without, haha. You know, if our society wasn't so judgemental and assholey, I'd have no qualms being a single mother. Hmm. Maybe I'll just get a puppy for now.

There are a few faces I'd love to slap as of late. Yes I'm feeling bitchy.

I labelled all my stationery in the office. STOP STEALING MY PENS!

I've been loaning people money and no one has paid me back. I hate asking for money. Can someone do this for me please?

Should I get a tattoo?

I wanna watch the X-Files movie. It's not going to win any Oscar nominations so I've heard but seeing Mulder and Scully reunite will suffice for me.

I'm having lunch at Pacific Sutera today with some contractors and then another appointment with the Indonesian Consulate. In the evening, I have a discussion on a brochure I'm working on with one of the wildlife sanctuaries and then I head home to my cats. After that, I plan to watch 'Definitely Maybe' on my pink laptop, read a few pages of John Irving's 'Until I Find You' and crash into oblivion, only to awake at 6:30 am the next day and sigh, "Shit. Here we go again."

"Engkau pergi, aku takkan pergi

Engkau menjauh, aku takkan jauh

Sebenarnya, diriku masih mengharapkanmu"

- Menjaga Hati, The Nuno & Yovie. Schmuck song of the moment. Disillusioned lyrics aside, it's a catchy tune.

I Believe Love Will Find A Way!

Hahahaha this should be interesting! Compliments of Jeremy :P Tunggu ko, banyak lagi tags coming up...

RULES:
1. Put Your iTunes, Windows Media Player,MP3 player, your playlist, ETC on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
5. Put this on your journal.
6. You may continue on tagging others if you wish, and if you don't..you will not commit any sin or crime..so, be happy..This is just a game..

Question 1
If someone says: “Is this okay?”
You say: 'Always - Atlantic Starr' (wow, talk about being positive)

Question 2.
How would you describe yourself?
'The One You Love - Glenn Fredly' (mmm ya ya)

Question 3
What do you like in a girl/guy?
'Back To School Again - The Four Tops' (from the 'Grease' soundtrack)

Question 4
How do you feel today?
'Won't Go Home Without You - Maroon 5' (dunno who la. But i do feel as hopeless as the song, haha)

Question 5
What's your life's purpose?
'Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns n Roses'

Question 6
What do your friends think about you?
'Aku Bukan Untukmu - Rossa' (hahahaha ya, I can see them running a mile away while saying this)

Question 7
What do you think about your parents?'
'Pink - Aerosmith' - Pink is my fay-vour-ite co-lour! and yes I love my parents.

Question 8
What do you think about very often?
'Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John' ("I know I'm just a fool who's willllling...To sit around and wait for youuuuuuu" - ya story of my life. sialan)

Question 9
What do you think about your best friend?'
' Hey Jude - The Beatles'

Question 10
What song would you want them to play at your funeral?'
'Cool Rider - Michelle Pfeiffer (another Grease song)' - HAHAHA what an excellent song to play at my funeral! And everyone in leather jackets. Make sure ah.

Question 11
What's your biggest fear?'
'Burn - Tina Arena' (crash and burn. been there, done that...and still doin' it, hahaha!)

Question 12
What would you post this entry as?
I Believe Love Will Find a Way - Blessid Union of Souls (errrr yeah)

Ok tagalicious people:
1. May Leng
2. Caneelia
3. Kadazanbonita
4. Karmilla
5. Puei

Muah!

Off my chest.

You.

Yes, you. Pray, enlighten me. I hardly know you, and you hardly know me. Do you not have enough drama in your own life to stick your nose in mine? I don't understand how my actions bear any effect on your existence. Hence, why so nosy? My every move, my every decision and every word that comes out of my mouth are no concern of yours. I don't go around asking why you're sleeping with your best friend's husband. And I can't be bothered about your alcoholic dad who hits your mum every other day. It doesn't matter to me that you're up to RM10K in debt and it certainly doesn't interest me the way you blatantly suck up to the boss to get that promotion.

Suka hati lah.

Therefore,I ask you nicely to please mind your own business and realise that whatever I do with my life is no concern of yours. And if you don't like me for some reason, there is nothing I can do about it except hope that one day you'll pull that stick out of your bloody a$$ and find some other decent way to express your passionate dislike for me (knitting perhaps? If that fails, try jumping off a very tall building). Thanks for your 'concern' but this is my life - And I'll live it the way the hell I please.

Other than that, have a good Wednesday.

Yo's Friday Tag

Ok it's been a while and since I have time to kill...

**RULES***“The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.Each player answers the questions about themselves.At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged.Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.”***End***

Question 1: What were you doing 5 years ago?
(take out calculator because I am bodo maths). In 2003, I was still a reporter with New Sabah Times, covering general news, crime, sports and features - a fantastic learning experience. I also permed my hair and then when I got bored, chopped it all off into a bob. I was dating LK and blisfully happy. Five years ago? Life was good.

Question 2: What were the 5 things on your to do list today?
1. Lunch
2. Call En. Khairul to ask him to collect his souvenirs for Pesta Pantun 2008 (i know, i live a fast paced life)
3. Look for a birthday gift
4. Make another phonecall
5. Sleep

Question 3: What are 5 snacks that you enjoy?
1. Kuih lidah - this is a recent obsession, I don't know why. It's cookies made of sago and coated with icing sugar
2. My mum's corned beef sandwiches
3. Nacho cheese crisps
4. Batang buruk - you know that Hari Raya cookie? oh wow. punya sedap. Despite the name.
5. ok ok something healthy...Banana....fritters. EXTRA crispy and panas panas!

Question 4: What are 5 things that you would do if you were a billionaire?
1. Pay off all of my family's debts and mine (boring stuff out of the way first...)
2. Travel with people I love. Five star all the way.
3. Shop like there's no tomorrow - for me, my friends and family.
4. Open an animal shelter.
5. Help my alma mater - seriously, when are they ever going to get cracking on that new St. Francis Convent Secondary School building???

Question 5: What are 5 jobs you've had?
1. Clinic aid - I worked for my brother's clinic as a receptionist/nurse/drug-packer. haha! I'll never forget getting on my knees and cleaning up puke at 9:30am.

2. Reporter with New Sabah Times

3. Product Executive with The Body Shop - I miss all the free stuff!

4. Editor/Senior Publicity & Publication Executive for Sri Pelancongan - tourism stuff. Best job ever.

5. Events Executive - still in the tourism line.

Tagged ones? Karmilla, Jeremy, Caneelia, May Leng and...Melina! Get cracking.

Up and about.

Hi gang. Been running around a bit to Kuala Penyu and then Kuching for the Rainforest World Music Festival and now I've got three events to help coordinate. Soooo...Just trying to find my bearings for a bit. Be right back!

Thought for the day:
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam
"If I can't find a way, I'll make a way"

Today's thought

Sometimes the things you want are not exactly the things you need and the things you don't want in life is exactly what you need.

That's my spot

How do I know my cat is the boss of me? Because I come home from work to this:

Blanket on my blanket.


But last week took the cake when Blanket strolled to his favourite pillow and found a suitcase on top of it. Did that stop him from taking his afternoon nap?










Nope.

Change.

We can't be 15 forever. And although we say we'll always be friends, I know how life can get in the way sometimes. Jobs switch, ideals evolve and hairstyles change. I miss the simplicity of our friendship. When hanging out was just a phonecall away and drunken Friday nights were spontaneous.

I know in principle, we want to be there for each other every step of the way. And I know when you can't answer my call, it doesn't mean you don't care. I hope you know it works the same way vice versa. There aren't many people I can make 3am calls to and I highly doubt they'll understand why shoe shopping is the answer to all bad days.

I miss the time we spend together. Laughing about everything and nothing. Truth be told, we've all hardened and turned cynical - maybe it's a good thing, I don't know. We've all become realists and happy endings are utopian ideals. Lord knows we've had our share of bad skin, mortifying office moments and questionable men. I know some parts of us have given up on each other - and although that's kinda sad, I guess it's part of growing up.

I miss you guys.