Archive for March, 2006
Closer
s t a r m | s t March 30th, 2006
Joseph got tomorrowed. It’s a small, small online world out there, goodness.
But I don’t really know what to make of some of his views…
The Maiden Diaries
s t a r m | s t March 28th, 2006
Me: faint of heart never won maiden fair.
Me: well anyway the nick is just a thought.
Ichitaka: better treasure this time then.
Ichitaka: in a few more years you will be old and haggard and then there will be nobody chasing you. no more maiden fair. more like maiden fat.
Me: thanks.
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s t a r m | s t March 25th, 2006
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Back From the Dead
s t a r m | s t March 24th, 2006
Back from my x days x nights hospital stay and feeling weak and extremely pukish.
Thanks to those who brought me to A&E, and all who came down, smsed me or called. I appreciate the concern, really. Sorry I didn’t reply, reply properly, reply asap, or make any sense if I replied at all.
Later.
One For My Baby
s t a r m | s t March 18th, 2006
it was glorious and I won’t ever forget.
the night is dark and the air is cool and fresh. everything flows by fluidly in shadows by the dim shimmering glow of the street lamps. I feel the wind rushing past me in a low humming tone as I cling on to you in part fear, part exhilaration. my hair whipped about crazily, dancing wildly with the wind, tangling in its grasp. zero to a hundred in four seconds. I turn back only to see the other lights fading into the distance, and I let out a peel of laughter. freedom, I think to myself, freedom in its rawest form.
we reach the highway and you accelerate, bringing my heartbeat to a high. the empty road ahead stretches to infinity, as far as the eye could see. time slows down, and this is our time together as we fly along, and nothing else exists for that moment, except for you, and me, and the ever-constant wind.
I, Lucifer
s t a r m | s t March 16th, 2006
Days go by so fast I find myself blogging about inconsequential stuff [because they're easier to blog about] and delaying posts about thoughts and happenings closer to my heart.
This is taken from MOB [too lazy to link =P]. It’s an edited version because the original is just too long.
What curse word do you use the most?
Dammit.
Do you own an iPod?
A pink mini, it was a christmas pressie.
What was the last movie you watched?
Brokeback Mountain, with a very traumatized TMM. Hur hur.
If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would buy?
An A9937 yanagisawa alto saxophone or a white baby grand [which I'll have nowhere to put oops].
Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?
Only under extremely extreme situations.
What CD is currently in your CD player?
CD player? But it’s iTunes and iPod era now.
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Chocolate hee.
Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Yes.
When was the last time someone hit on you?
No telling. =)
Can you whistle?
Nooooooooooooo… *sulk*
What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
The roller coaster. Ironically, I’m an acrophobe.
Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
Of course. That’s life.
Did you watch cartoons as a child?
Yes. Carebears countdown, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!
Are you shy around the opposite sex?
Err yes, but I manage to mask it most of the times, I think.
What is your biggest regret?
Hmm.. 2 things come to mind immediately but I ain’t telling here.
When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt?
I don’t remember when was the last time I laughed that hard. *brood*
What movie do you know every line to?
Can I change it to books? I’m good with books.
When was your last plane ride?
Jan this year with Rui mei.
Do you read for fun?
Everyday, all the time.
Can you speak any languages other than English?
Half-past six mandarin. Erm, is using sign speaking?
What color is your bedroom painted?
Lavender and white.
Have you ever cried in public?
Yes…
Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
A trusty 4 year old laptop.
Which do you make: wishes or plans?
Wishes, then plans.
Do you shower on a daily basis?
Yes lah!
Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date?
Dutch. But the guy should never make the girl pay everything on the first date. Never. Never ever. I’m old school this way, nevermind gender equality.
What do you like to snack on at the movie theatres?
Nachos with cheese.
Who was your favorite teacher?
Tough one. I would choose Mr Low I guess, cos we can tease him, bully him, traumatise him, and get away with it all the time. And I hope he is not reading this.
Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos?
One or two is fine but not the entire body.
What was your favorite class in high school?
High school? *thinks* Maths class [although I detest maths to the core] because the teacher’s fun and funny.
What personality trait is a must-have in the opposite sex?
Faithfulness – in all sense of the word. I said I’m old school, yeah.
Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, they are all attractive to me.
When was the last time you slept on the floor?
I fell asleep on the floor a couple of weeks back when I was really really exhausted and stressed.
What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
Butterscotch Schnapps yay!
Does your closest Starbucks have a drive-thru?
Noo! There isn’t even a Starbucks outlet anywhere close to home. It’s so tragic, it is. And how come there is a Starbucks question? Ha…
Do you like your living arrangements?
Yes, my room is my sanctuary.
How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
8 hours, which I don’t often get.
What was the last thing that has scared you?
Uncertainty.
Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class?
No real trouble, my teachers are cool. Besides, they won’t scold me.
Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages?
Ahem no.
How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
21.
Are you picky about spelling and grammar?
I am, but my grammar sucks.
Do you believe in life on other planets?
Of course! The little prince on his B612.
Who was the last person to piss you off?
Haha. Miss Ho knows the answer to this, yah.
Do you believe that God has a gender?
Yeah, it’s Him.
Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex?
I really don’t know the answer to this question.
How did your parents pick your name?
Hmm, need to ask them this.
What do you tell yourself when times get hard?
Pessimistic me: Why is life never easy? *cry*
Optimistic me: Tomorrow will be a better day. *cry*
Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back?
Side, and back.
What character from a movie most reminds you of yourself?
Cannot think of any from the top of my head, but am thinking of those characters who always lose in love. Laughs.
What do you think of Angelina Jolie being pregnant?
It is not a matter of consequence to me.
Do you enjoy giving hugs?
Yes, especially to my close friends. But not to people if I feel they may get the wrong idea.
Do you own a digital camera?
Yes, it was a pressie. But I think it’s dying on me. =(
If someone you had no interest in dating expressed interest in dating you, how would you feel?
Scared. I’ll withdraw, become cold or run away.
What celebrities have you been compared to?
A couple of local ones, but I cannot remember who. Why can’t I remember so many things? I’m losing my memory.
Who is your favorite Star Wars character?
R2D2! So cuteee!
Does it annoy you when someone says they’ll call but never do?
Sometimes, depending on who it is.
What books, if any, have made you cry?
Tuesday with Morrie, The Time Traveler’s Wife, One For My Baby
Do you think you’re attractive?
Nopie.
What are you allergic to?
Some drugs, crabmeat, dust, and mean horrible people.
Are you a jealous person?
I am, yes, I cannot deny this.
What’s your opinion on sex without emotional commitment?
Empty and lonely, and impossible for me.
Do you enjoy driving?
Can I try driving without a license, can I can I can I?
Have you ever had the “falling” dream?
Several times, and I’ll see a bright flash of light at the end of the dream just before I wake up with a start. =/
Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat?
Sometimes, especially on Fridays.
If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
Joshua, Jonathan, Joaquim, Ashton, anything ‘A’ or ‘J’
Ok, this is darn long still.
A Rose By Any Other Name
s t a r m | s t March 13th, 2006
I have got an axe to grind with people who cannot be bothered to spell my name right even though I have spelt it out for them when I first meet them, or the subsequent times thereafter. What is worse are those who insist on greeting me with 3165 variations of my name - abuse, really - even after I sign off with my name time. and. again. like. hello. do. you. not. know. how. to. read.
True, the spelling of my name is a little different from the common ones, but honestly, it is not that unique for so many people to get confused over [or is it, is it, is it? =/]. Perhaps I may seem anal about such a minor issue, but when you have to grow up trying to correct the spelling and pronounciation of your name repeatedlytothesameoldpeopleallthetimeoverandoveragain, it gets a little tiresome and not just a little frustrating.
Today, someone messaged me calling me by my hotmail address not once but thrice, and I thought, this is strange. And after a bit of manoeuvring of the really short convo, I realised that he called me that cos he has forgotten my name [my entire name!]. And this fellow has been persisting after me for, what, the past three months?
“You cannot even remember my name, yet you can make all those sweeping declarations. Makes me wonder what you are really after.“
Yeah, I was really sarcastic but I couldn’t help myself.
My point is, if a person cannot be bothered to remember the most basic of the basics of another person - the name, it only goes to show how insincere he is about getting to know the other person. It is the small things that count, and small things lead to bigger revelations.
So if you consider yourself my friend, remember my name and remember it well [exceptions given to people from the bar, because I know just how difficult it is to remember and link all the faces to the nicks, not to mention the real names].
My name is spelt with one ‘Y’ and two ‘N’s.
Brokeback Mountain
s t a r m | s t March 11th, 2006
The funniest part
When Jack and Ennis started making out in the tent for the second time, a very traumatised TMM leaned towards me and muttered, “I hate you [for suggesting to watch this movie].” Laughs.
The saddest part
The scene where Ennis discovered his shirt inside Jack’s shirt in a back corner of the latter’s closet, the heartwrenching look on his face, and the way he hugged both shirts so dearly to himself.
