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OK..
If you look in the January archives of my blog posts..you'll see one that goes !@#$$% Cable Thieves!!! . History has repeated itself.

You've probably read in newspapers about people who steal the cables (those metal 'strings' that hang from post to post) and sell them to metal scrap companies because of the rising price of metal. It happened to me and my whole neighbour-hood.
Being cut off from the world (internet service) was NOT fun..
So to all you NO-GOOD,F***KING CABLE THIEVES...

I wish you luck on your next excursion because Zeus himself is going to smile on you and send one of his lightning bolts (and perhaps two or three or four...) to remind you of his presence. Don't forget it's rainy this week. Also,Demeter(Mother Earth) herself might trigger a friendly earthquake to say hello. Not very advisable to be balancing on a rusty,long ladder and holding active lines while the Greek Gods are smiling on you.

BEFORE:

DURING:
AFTER:

I was SO prepared and sat there simply scribbling random stuff which I recall about the Japanese occupying Malaya and Malayan Union blackmailing the Malay Kings. History makes me go into 'I-don't-give-a-damn' mode.

Its already going to be the third month of the year. And my classmate, Shobana is going to leave us because her family is moving away. *sob sob* I've got to come up with a few ideas for a farewell party for her over the weekend...Any ideas??? I'm not the most exciting person when it comes to parties..*SIGH*

Haven't bothered to update daily this week because it has been

B.O.R.I.N.G

I have no classes this week because it is Progress Test Week.I didn't go for my Tax test because I was unprepared (pathetic,I know..with my 2 weeks break..but I was too wired up about the results).The other two lecturers decided not to give us tests because they didn't trust us to come to college after results release...(I think)

So,I was basically very free except for two Pengajian Malaysia classes.Even then,I only attended one class because I got too caught up in a game of Texas Hold Em' Poker started by Joash (he actually has a case complete with cards and poker chips..Yes,you heard me right = POKER CHIPS) I lost more than I won and had to borrow chips from the winners aka 'Ah Longs'.I would make a lousy gambler.My flu has reached the point where mucus is clogging my respiratory system and the weather so blazing hot until my fingers (where my driving cardigan doesn't cover them) are sunburned (No,I'm not exaggerating).

Other than a taste of poker and the sun,the only things that got me through the days were:-
1. Movies (watched Jumper and Vantage Point)
2. Heroes (finished watching Season 1 and Season 2)
3. Playstation 2 (conquered God of War 3 and WWE Smackdown!)

Notice how all the above has something to do with a square screen??I am SO studious...NOT.I also spent the time getting to know the new layout of JJ (N.B. 'lepak'),like today when Bavanee and I spent the morning there watching movie and sharing a huge ice-cream after it.See the picture here:-During lunch,evil Bavanee spent over an hour talking non-stop on the phone (I regret introducing Happy to her) and left me with only Gordo (that's the grinning felllow up in the picture there..he's the new resident hanging from my mobile) for company.

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Reality check for the coming week...
Pengajian Malaysia test (compulsory..OH NO!!!!) and classes starting.

I passed all five CAT papers which I sat for in December.

This is really God's work.
I honestly thought two papers were goners because of several factors: unreliable lecturers (or was it just me??),inconsistent studying,insufficient time to finish exam questions...

But I made it.
Did much better than expected.
No borderline passes.

I'm so GLAD!!!!
This is yet another proof to me that prayer really works.

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I did say I was in denial about the results.Well,I recruited Stephanie,Bavanee,Vinita and Yoke Wei to watch 'Jumper' with me to pass the time;since I thought the results weren't coming out until 4 p.m.I didn't want to sit in front of the computer screen with my fingers crossed and rocking back and forth.So,escape into the cinema theater.
The movie was OK,the guy is HOT but the whole movie was too short and not very exciting.It finished at about 1:30 p.m and we went to have lunch in McD.At least,Vinita and I bought burgers but the others had no appetite.

It was while we were sitting at the table when Stephanie received this phone call from Christina saying that results were out!!!The burger I was chewing became tasteless.My denial had been shaken away.All of us just scrambled up,headed for the cars and went back to college to check our results.

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Happiness...
Now I'm wondering how I'm going to face the Tax test I have tomorrow since I haven't had the mood to pick up the books during the holidays. That's it.I MUST correct this procrastinating habit of mine.

By the way,I'm falling sick.I've got a deadly painful sore throat.Coughing and sneezing at intervals.Hope it will stay at that.Fever is the last thing I need...Now,where did I put my lozenges???

OK...
I continue from my mysterious previous post about what I did yesterday morning..(Its still mysterious if you haven't read Chrys's or Sze Haw's blog.). I have snitched these pictures from both their blogs.Now take a look at the compilation I did here:-
Yes,I know you must be wondering,"Didn't she write yesterday MORNING??" No,I haven't had more than my share of vodka. Well,yesterday's breakfast was Chrys's treat because it was going to be her last breakfast with us for months to come since she's returning to KL to start new sem in Monash U.Can be considered as farewell party too;as the picture above was labeled.

But of course,there was more to it than that meets the eye.We were there to help Chrys get RM10.For those of you who're in the dark,Nuffnag (advertising company) having this competition called "I sleep better with Chipster." Chrys wanted to enter to get a consol prize if RM10 and we(the supportive friends) supported her.Like the title suggested,you have to write this story complete with pictures to explain why you sleep better with 'Chipster' (a potato chip brand).

Chrys came up with this brilliant storyline about her partying,drinking booze on an empty stomach,getting stomach cramps and CHIPSTER SAVES THE DAY!!!And she actually persuaded us to go to her house,dress up,get into party mode and have a photo shoot to illustrate her story.(Darn!!I just realized that the breakfast was a bribe..just kidding) OK,I'm being sarcastic..but the credit really goes to Chrys for thinking of it and actually persuading us to go on with this fun but CRAZY plan.For the full story,go to Chrys's blog: www.xanga.com/vodkacolafreak
Honestly,it was really FUN.The whole photo shooting was done in the morning,so Chrys darkened her room and we blinged up(clothes,make up and even shoes),put all the props(vodka bottles and chips) in place and posed around(I think I didn't do more than smile...).I think she did a real convincing job..In the midst of all this girly administrations....was Abel.

Well,we didn't dress him up or make him up if that's what your imagination is screaming.He was the assigned photographer.I think he got a big IN-sight on 'What-Girls-Do-When-There-Are-No-Guys-Around" during the making of the "Party".Credits to him too for coming out of it alive.(Another sarcasm attack...I gotta stop this)

Spot the Thorn among the Roses..

To Chrys,
It was really an 'activity' to remember.Just make sure you belanja us if you happen to win that Nintendo Wii.Hahaha...

Me,Sze Haw,Elaine and Abel were summoned by Chrys for breakfast. Notice how there's only ONE guy??This seems to have turned into a ritual for the breakfast gang to bring only one guy with us girls..hmm..Well,we met up at 9a.m (considered a late hour by the B Gang).Got grumbled at by Chrys because we(me,Sze Haw and Elaine) and were 'late' (we weren't OK..she was EARLY).

I think these little excursions are teaching SOME of us the importance of eating breakfast and waking up early.We're setting good example for healthy living.*hohoho*

But the REAL agenda this morning wasn't breakfast at all..Haha..I'm not going to elaborate further until I get the pictures which were taken this morning (no camera..what to do..).If I've pricked your curiosity,here's one of the few pictures I snapped with my mobile,so that you don't think I'm babbling nonsense.

Many thanks to Joash for CONSTANTLY REMINDING ME about the results for December '07 sitting.You've just made my day.

Text messaging Louisa at 1:30 a.m this morning..

Louisa,"Happy V day"
Me,"Huh?"
Louisa,"Valentines..."
Me,"Oh..its feb 14... -.-""


Today's the day where florists,candy shops,jewelry stores,fine-dining outlets,cinemas and even telco companies rake in huge profits.Oh yes..the day to wallow in that four letter word:-
OK.Before I get stoned to death,I'm NOT anti-Valentine.No no no...not at all.I like the idea of a day to remind us of love for our special person.In fact,Valentine's Day IS for the celebration of romantic love.Go make use of your internet service and find out the history of Valentine's.So there's nothing wrong with celebrating Valentine's Day and making it special.

So,why did I start this post on such a sarcastic note;you must be thinking...
To be honest,I think Valentine's Day has more or less turned into a commercial cash-in day.Now,the commercial selling point is this:-
"Valentine" = girl swooning while guy presents her with a wonderful bouquet/box of chocolates/jewelry/soft toy (NB:gifts) Its a sweet image;but I can't help wondering:the more money spent,the stronger the love??

I remember one year where there was a newspaper article that showed a guy posing with a bouquet of 10000/20000/30000/50000 roses that he was to present to his 'lucky' girlfriend on V Day (P.S the bouquet=VERY EXPENSIVE).

Initial thought:Wow,he must love her to be willing to spend so much for her.
Afterthought:What the hell is she going to do with a bouquet as big as her living room?

Sue me for being practical minded.I'm not saying that the guy doesn't love his girlfriend.It just seems to me he got caught up with the tide.The stories I like to hear are the ones with originality.If you've watched the movie or read the book,A Walk to Remember,you'll know what I mean.Good things doesn't ALWAYS have to come in big packages right??

Who am I to talk about love??These are my thoughts and this is my blog.
Let me end on a nice note with a Bible verse which speaks real truth about love.

Xian's leaving for Aussie today.
We are gonna miss Rosey...the thorn among the roses(somehow he's always the only guy with a bunch of girls...)He had his last breakfast with the Breakfast Gang yesterday.The gang:-

Me(half cut off),Chrys,Rosey Xian and SzeHaw..

Elaine joined us yesterday;she nearly didn't make it because she switched off her mobile and didn't get my message the night before,but she joined us just as we were sitting down to 'apam' and 'tosai'.After breakfast,a gambling stint in my house(with playing cards and coins from my jar..nothing Las Vegas) and a room invasion at Sze Haw's.Then Xian and Chrys ditched us for ang pau harvesting (just kidding..it was a house visitation).

From left:Rosey Xian,Chrys,SzeHaw,Elaine and Me.

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Rosey,if you're reading this...
All the best with your studies there,have fun,don't fight with the kangaroos and take care.Just don't come back all un-Rosey like.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!!!!
(I know its over..but the wish looks good on the page..hehe)

A new (Chinese) year..
My dad's zodiac this year,so you can guess how old he is.My zodiac is the snake by the way (random fact about me..). As promised,I will blog about my Chinese New Year. So,put your finger on that mouse and scroll down:-

Buddy,the total cutie!!!

Chinese New Year's Eve means we had a family dinner the same night.The dinner was held at Pakeeza.Yes,INDIAN food.Not the same,old,boring 8-course dinner in an overcrowded Chinese restaurant where they seat you next to the toilet,the food served in platters piled to rival the Great Wall of China and the waiters all act like they can't wait for you to finish your food and get going so that they can let in the next bunch of diners. We planned to bring our muffins and jellies for dessert,But everyone was full after the dinner so we had to save them for tomorrow instead,when everyone comes to our grandparents' house for the day.

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Chor Yat..

Gathered in our grandparents,clasping hands and wishing everyone.Here's my stock of usual wishes:-
"Gong Hei Fatt Choy"
"San Tai Kin Hong"
"Pou Pou Gou Seng"
"Lin Lin Te Kum Leng"
"Sing Yat Te Hoi Sam"

I regret to say that I'm not very fluent in my mother tongue..We spent half the day there eating,drinking,playing cards(no gambling) and drinking(no alcohol).My family left for Klang to visit my mother's side of the family.I didn't take many pictures because I always end up as baby-sitter to my young cousins...but to give you a general idea:-

(if you're wondering about the plate with the hotdog,
its the result of PlayDough and entertaining my little cousin...)

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The four days I spent there were basically for visiting my relatives.managed a trip to Megamall where I did manage to pick up a new book and the pair of black heels which I've been hankering after since last year.

Psst!!Tell me what you think about what I did to pictures using my new photo editor.

YOONG TAGGED ME!!!!

People...I am too lazy to blog about CNY on a day-to-day basis.
Therefore I shall wait until the festivities are over before filling up the pages..

Guess what is the first thing I saw on the table this morning??

Another unexpected surprise...

TANGERINES!!!

(trying to be a pro photographer)

Spot the hidden Mickey???

YESTERDAY NIGHT,
Went to Xian's surprise(NOT) farewell party. According to Xian we all gave him many "hints" about his party (Hmph,I was one step ahead OK.I knew he would find out eventually and didn't bother hiding it from him..so there!) I got a bit grouchy because I was told it would start right after Youth;so I assumed it was 6 p.m. and told my parents I'd be back by 9p.m. (first time driving alone at night...they were worried). Well,my assumption was wrong. Ended up going first to Qi Vin's house to let him bath(and for Sze Haw to collect stuff) and kill time.

Got a bit confused finding Xian's house (my sense of direction is bad and I can get lost in Ipoh...I admit it) and no thanks to Qi Vin who was so HELPFUL when I was picking my way there. Didn't do much at the party;just sat around talking and stealing food from the plates (we were supposed to wait for all the food to arrive before starting but we were hungry). We left early and I found my way home without any incident (I'm so proud of me!!).

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TODAY,
Met up with Louisa in JJ. I LOVE her new hairstyle!!!The original plan was to have brunch and chill;but ended up with a brief stop at Tesco (failed lava lamp hunt) and then headed to JJ.Lunched at Secret Recipe and halfway through,Louisa caught two of her friends walking by and got them to buy us tickets for Meet the Spartans.Spontaneous yes???
Everything seemed to be turning out to be a great outing,BUT,Louisa's phone got stolen. YES, S-T-O-L-E-N.This is what happened.After clearing the plates of blueberry cheesecake(me),black pepper chicken(me),Irish lamb stew(Louisa) and a chocolate milkshake(shared);we paid and left the table.

Two minutes later,Louisa went,"Damn!!I left my phone there!!" and we rushed back.The waiter was still clearing our table when we got back there. I won't go into details,but after complaining to the manager there,making the staff turn out their pockets and some noise at the counter with a couple of guards,the phone wasn't found and we had to make a police report at the Sg. Senam police station after watching the movie(couldn't waste the tickets).

So people:-

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN WHEN IT COMES TO
YOUR BELONGINGS

It wasn't a very good end to our day out. I hope the b*****d who stole her phone will get what he deserves.(We sent this threatening message to her phone saying the phone had GPS and stuff but he didn't buy it obviously) Still,it was great to see Louisa again.

Louisa fell in love with my lil' devil.
Don't ask..

Hmm...
There are some things I did over the week which I didn't highlight:-

MONDAY (28/1/08)
Went out with Sze Haw,Chrys and Xian(ROSE-y) for breakfast.

For more details,go check out Chrys' blog and Sze Haw's blog.

Xian(in boxers),me(the CAREFUL driver) and Chrys

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FRIDAY (1/2/08)

Went out with Esther Hoh to watch Sweeny Todd:The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.Bavanee and Stephanie got dragged along last minute. (oops) There were less than 10 people in the movie theater(including a couple who obviously thought they were alone there...).

Anyway,the movie was so SO SO SO horribly suspenseful and BLOODY!!!!Its a musical by the way..I expected dark,goth-y scenes since it's directed by Tim Burton(have you watched Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride??).
BUT,when you're sitting in a freezing cold cinema watching a depressed guy with eyeliner holding a sharp,glinting knife and singing away while fluttering the blade near people's throat...and you don't know whether he's gonna slit the throat or just shave the beard....

When a celebration is approaching..
I sometimes feel like picking up a remote-control and fast-forward until the actual event.
You see,I don't really enjoy the preparations.
I'm lazy.

My mum has been in the mood to decorate the house. I didn't have the heart to deny her (actually,I didn't have a choice...) so I've been obligingly helpful (I think). So far,I've helped her choke a few bamboo plants with mini decorations,hung up some little peach lights (only to discover they weren't working anymore,so had to take them down again),position some lanterns (not easy,I assure you),and gone hunting the malls for CNY plants.

She wants these curly bamboos to put in a tall vase:-

BUT the ones that were for sale in JJ were "too tall".Then,she nearly settled for the tiered bamboos that were in neat rows there:-
UNTIL I pointed out the nice arrangement camouflaged some of the already rotten branches.(I said it really loudly too..oops) I think the sales assistant was calling down curses on me.

A few days ago,she came back with my favourite CNY plant:

PUSSY WILLOWS!!!!

At first they all looked like this...dark-brown branches with dark-brown buds.Pretty boring looking.So I started peeling away the dark-brown skin...

I got a bit carried away peeling the skin.When I was done..the branches looked like it blossomed in 20 minutes!!!I've heard people saying that the buds on the branches look like small cats,that's why it's called pussy-willow.But it looked more like teeny white hamsters to me.Haha...
Some of the buds fell off when my mum was arranging them in the vase..I started picking them up to throw when my mum had this brilliant idea:-

'Lets glue those buds back on the branches with Uhu glue!!!No one will notice.'