Hitting the half-year mark

Isn't it shocking that it's almost July already?!? Yup, half a year has gone by with the twinkling of an eye. In fact, many halves of years have gone by in the twinkling of an eye.

So what have I done this year thus far?

Actually, I don't like this question. I'm not one who looks at the past. Neither do I look too far into the future. I am a present person.

I like presents.

*ice cold*

To be honest, I can't recall much of what has happened, even in the last 6 months or so. I know, however, that I've had a very restful time. My mum would say TOO restful, but I beg to differ. I think it is necessary to rest. Rest physically, rest emotionally, rest mentally, rest in the Lord.

Anyway, it's the year of Restful Increase! So the more I rest, the more I'll have...whatever I want.

The next 6 months are gonna be a blast. That's for sure. Looking forward to infinity...and beyond~~~!!!

Inner Thoughts: Penetrated

A few things:

1. My FB has been compromised.

2. I should have just done what I've always done. Shut it.

3. People think too much. Waaaay too much.

4. People read too much into words. Waaaay too much.

5. People hint too much. Why bother?

Note to self: Hang in there. Almost out...

What do you do at 1.30am?

Actually, it's already 1.45am.

The parents are asleep. Even the sister is asleep. The dog is probably dreaming by now.

And I am all awake, thanks to 2 things: Hell's Kitchen on FB, and a large Coke from BK.

Did you know the medium Coke at BK is probably the same size as the regular Coke at McDs? So the large Coke that I bought actually is more like a medium to me. Shouldn't all fast food chains just standardize their cup sizes? Economies of scale!

So, anyway, I spent about an hour trying to beat the high score on Hell's Kitchen on FB. I can't even beat my own high score. And the more I try, the worse I get. I think I should just try it in the day. Perhaps it's the Z-bug hitting me.

So besides just lamely surfing, I decided to do a little housekeeping. I use this word loosely. I just refilled my cotton pads, found I ran out of cotton buds, and that I have a whole lotta crap in my cupboards.

This is bad. I need to get rid of them, and quick. But you know how clearing the mess you've created (and hoarded) is always such a chore? And I keep telling myself, "Tomorrow, do it tomorrow." In actual fact, tomorrow comes and goes and I have done nothing. Zero. Zilch. Nada.

I think like all things, I need a timeline.

Oh, but it is SUCH a chore to work out a timeline.

*Heading to bed*

角球，点球，犯规？

It's World Cup season. Due to the exorbitant susbscription fees, despite having both Starhub Cable and mio, we have not subscribed to the World Cup channels.

Neh ni neh ni boo boo!

BUT, I have getting my fix through the wonderful technology of the Internet and online streaming. It's clear, gives me live coverage, and best of all, it's FREEEEEE!!!

The only little issue is, it's in Mandarin. As in, from China. Chinese commentary, soccer terminology and analysis.

It's not too bad. Soccer is an international language anyway. And I find it all quite amusing sometimes. Especially when they start using the idoms (成语) to describe the game or players. It's sooo funny! Super entertaining.

Oh but boo...the matches I've watched so far aren't too interesting. The worst so far is the England V Algeria match. Soooo boring. AND it's at 2-blardy-30am, ending with a 0-freaking-0 draw!?!?!

Waste time. Even though I have a lot of time.

Booooo...

Countdown!

So school has re-started and I'm still feeling the lag from the 2-week break. I just have to keep reminding myself that each time I come to work, it's $_$!

Actually, the work isn't that bad. I generally still have a lot of time for myself. That's good, considering the countdown has begun! I have things to sort out and settle, but they are coming together. *happy*

Yesterday, I met the 2 angels for lunch. They had tons to update me, which I always enjoy, regardless whether I am there or not. I do miss interacting with them sometimes, and we had so much fun as a team. And now that it's almost NDP peak season, I miss singing National Day songs with them in the office while we slog our guts out. Now, when I sing National Day songs at home or with friends, it's just not the same. Everyone thinks I'm nuts. Not them. haha

Well, this Friday would also be a fun one. Meeting Kite, my ex-student from MC/MS days, and Chriz, my our-chemisty-is-always-soooo-good singing partner for late lunch and KARAOKE!!! Wow, it seems like forever since I last sang. I don't know if I can sing now. Honestly. Baaaah...

I wanna sing all the Glee songs!!!

On other note, in preparation for my *ahem* destination of countdown, I have borrowed Lim Chong Yah's book Southeast Asia The Long Road Ahead. How's THAT for heavy bedtime reading?

New Layout!

Yay...blogger's got new layouts! So I decided to change. I like change anyway. Yay to change!

Oh yes, World Cup has officially started. Somehow, I have been quite lukewarm about it. Maybe I will catch a few of the England matches if I get a chance.

I had a few things to blog about but the excitement from the change of layout has sucked all my inspiration away. Thanks, Blogger.

Morning struggles

This morning, much like many mornings, I struggled to wake up.

I only woke up because my mum woke me up to eat lunch. At 9am. Yes, this has been the norm recently. She will cook at 8plus, and lunch is served by 9.

So I woke up, brushed my teeth, and slowly, struggled to eat lunch at 9am.

Lunch today was macaroni-shells and seafood soup. Yummy, but still not easy to eat so early in the morning. Nevertheless, I finished the whole bowl.

Now, I'm struggling the sleepy bug, 1.5hours after I am out of my bed.

Winner.

The Girls are Baaaack! (SATC 2)

Finally caught SATC 2 yesterday with Shir and Lynn (her colleague/friend). We had Pepper Lunch for dinner (super yumz, as always), and laughed about googling our names. Yeah, I do that from time to time. I have to make sure nobody is talking crap about me!

Anyway, SATC 2 was...okay. I mean, it's not gonna be anything serious ANYWAY. It's just for old times' sake that I catch it, and I will probably be watching it a couple more times on the plane or HBO or on DVD. Yeah...I'll buy, just to make the collection complete. heh heh

Love love LOVE Miranda the most. I think she's the most sane of the lot, and the most smart of the lot, and the most...real of the lot? I don't know why but unlike most girls, I connect with Miranda the most. You know how they say that girls always relate to one or more of the SATC characters. Well, not in that sense, but I just find Miranda quite...relatable (for lack of a better word).

Anyway, Shir teared again. She tears very easily. She teared the last time we watched SATC, which was understandable 'cos of the failed wedding scene. She teared this time around again. haha

Oh yes...but Abu Dhabi looks good in there. Of course, that's really Morocco cos they couldn't get a licence to film there. I can see why. Hahahahaaaa...Samantha, oh, Samantha.

Enjoyed it, nevertheless. Always did, always will.

Who are these people?

I just realised that my blog has a following of 5. Scratch that. I meant, I have 5 "followers". Who are they anyway? I don't recognise any of those names.

Same as Twitter. I always get some random people following me. Who are you, 4dsiao? Was it because I randomly, on one single rare occasion, mentioned about 4d? And superkumantong? Li si siang?

Good thing is that I have a rather strict policy about adding Friends on Facebook. You'd better be a friend to be added as a Friend. But even then, sometimes, I forget who some of these people are. Hmm...this name sounds familiar? Where have I met you? And then, there I those I wished I didn't know. Don't get me started on why I even added them. I forgot why I lost all sanity and went against my better judgement NOT to. Bah.

I've given up on world/cyber domination. At least via blogs. For a few reasons, especially after browsing some very pro blogs.

1. I don't particularly enjoy thinking about layouts, pictures and stuff. In fact, if you haven't noticed by now, I'm quite lazy with posting photos. I've even more lazy editing them. Sometimes, I'm even too lazy to upload. Make that, most of the time.

2. I've got nothing interesting to write about (for now). Not a celebrity (of any and all kinds). I'm not in some happening PR or media industry that holds the deepest darkest secrets that I can expose. Nothing particularly fashionable about me. No interest in politics, defence news (yeah, you'd be surprised), celebrity culture, popular culture, lifestyle, any other random topic. Have no insights on any particular occupation (that I can talk about, at least), couplehood (nope), singlehood (depressing) or motherhood (zilch).

3. I've got faith. But don't want to write anything that may be deemed sacrilegious, blasphemous or controversial.

4. And if by now you have not noticed (who are you?), no one else reads.

So why bother?

But I write for my own entertainment. And because those fidgety fingers need to type oh-so-often.

My fingers have a mind of their own. Tipperty-tappity-tap.

That's why I blog.

But really, who are you people???

My Money-Saving Ways

It's amazing how little things you do can save you some moolah, especially when you need to do it oh-so-desperately.

1. I converted an old (well, not THAT old) notebook into an academic diary of sorts. You know, the kind that starts from somewhere in July/August, and goes until the next July? Yeah, I did that. My own DIY. I'm gonna find some old craftware to juice it up a bit. Amount saved: probably around $20-$30.

2. I borrowed books to read, instead of buying them. Current read is the LKY Memoirs. Amount saved: according to Amazon, about $200.

3. Reuse paper or use sister's stash of paper for printing. Amount saved: $4.50

4. Have lunch at home at least twice a week. Amount saved: $6-$16 (it depends on what I eat).

5. Lose the cab-rides. Amount saved: at least $200

Well, there are probably more of these little tips, such as going on a shoe/clothes/entertainment diet, but it's too much work to think harder.

And on an even better note, I'm gonna get $200 GST credits! Into the savings, they go!!!