Friday, April 29, 2005  3:07 PM
birthday treasures.
Birthdays. I guess they're truly a reminder of sweet and lasting friendships and just renewing bonds by meeting up and hanging out with them. A handful of special people in my life made my birthday such a special one this year, and I do realise how they have come to be my pillar of support and why life is so wonderful.
It started out on Monday with an outing with April, Ling and Sarah. We arranged to meet at the Esplanade to celebrate mine and April's birthday's, which falls about five days apart. Headed into the Garlic Restaurant (terrible name, but the food's pretty good!) for dinner, and Ling was more than an hour late! And so April and I had basically given up all hope and thought that she wasn't coming, when she suddenly burst in with a million shopping bags and told us that work ended late. Okay, well fine, that's typical Ling. Workaholic. So we had a nice chat over dinner, and when we were about to leave, the waitress brought out this beautiful lighted ice-cream cake, and it turned out that Rah and Ling intended to surprise us all along! We were so touched, and I really was delighted. And then came the sinful part, we had to finish one-quarter of the cookies and cream ice cream cake each cos we couldn't take it home or it'd melt! Lol, and so we did! April must have gotten diarrhoea after that, cos she's lactose-intolerant. Strolled down the banks of the river after that, or the boardwalk, whatever it's called, and we found a nice corner to exchange presents - the hard way. Made April wear shin-guards and walk around with an embarrassed look in front of everyone, and also hold in mega Pooh bear after she opened the gifts! Lol, I got this pretty La Senza nightie from the three of them, and it's so beautiful. All soft, and silky and nice-smelling with delicate straps. :)
On Wednesday, my birthday itself, Godma took me out to lunch at Raffles Hotel, and oh my gosh, I stuffed myself crazy with baby back ribs, calamari, tuna melt and a hugggeeee banana split! It was such fun eating though, and Godma and I had a nice long conversation, we seriously hadn't gone out for lunch like that in years! Later in the evening, met up with Cheryl and Allison, and had dinner at Coffee Club, except that I couldn't eat any more cos I was stuffed from lunch. Had great fun talking and laughing, and as usual, just being silly.
Last night, Mae, Shuhui and I went outttt!!! Oh gosh, it was absolute fun and indulgent pleasure!! It's been so long since the Powerpuff sisters met up, and I'm so thankful for them cos the chemistry in our friendship hasn't fizzled all these years, and we're still able to talk and laugh at the silliest things, and it's just that we know each other so well it makes the friendship perfect. We lived the life of high society the whole of last night! Lol, and it was so fun! Went into DKNY at Palais Renaissance cos they were having a sale, then after dinner (where Shuhui screwed up cos her elbows slid off the table, and Mae and I couldn't stop laughing at her, and Mae even did an imitating scene on a video), headed to Stuart Weitzman and On Pedder to gush over the Jimmy Choos and Manolos and Marc Jacobs shoes, and also to Ferragamo and Christian Dior, and Kate Spade, where I saw the most gorgeous bag that I so want. It's called Lipari, white leather with lovely blue straps. It's also $730! *faints* Mae has her eye on this golden strapped shoe from Pedder Red, and we're gonna get it for her birthday, so we can borrow it too! Haha. Later, we just sat down at the square and talked for about an hour or so, just reminiscing the past and spilling secrets and laughing, and it was my favourite part of the evening, how we can talk like there's no tomorrow. And lastly, we went into the Ladies to take stupid shots of ourselves, cos the toilets were deserted cos it was pretty late by then! Hahahaa. We did gorilla shots and mad laughing shots!
Gosh, I love all my friends. And also to all my other friends for their well-wishes and birthday love, I love all of you. April, Ling, Rah, Cheryl, Bev Zhu, Al, Mae, Shuhui, Sammie, Ying, Sharon, Matt, Charlotte, Xiaohui - you guys are my gems. :)
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Friday, April 22, 2005 5:45 PM
the survey.
Got this off Lee's blog. It looked pretty fun and I'm bored as I wait for time to pass till it's time to head out. Going pubbing tonight at Forbidden City and I am psyched. It's been way too long since I've last gone to a pub. Lol.
Name: Amelia
Prefers: Melia, Ame, Melie, Mills
Why: It's not a matter of preference, I guess, but because all my friends have found some way to shorten my name one way or another. Three syllables is just too hard to pronounce. Yeahhhh.
Birthday: 27th April 1986
Birthplace: Singapore
Current Location: On my chair in front of the computer in East Coast, Singapore
Eye colour: Brown
Hair colour: Right now, it's supposed to be a blend of copper-red and dark brown, but it still looks really dark to me.
Height: 1.67m/5"6
Right Handed or Left Handed: Rightey
Your Heritage: Asian
The Shoes You Wore Today: Didn't wear any shoes. My brown Havaianas have become my idea of comfortable shoes.
Your Weakness: Vic Chou, chocolate and lavender roses. Also Victoria's Secret, Kate Spade, Stila and a whole lot of other shops. I guess I'd just call it shopping.
Your Fears: Injections, car accidents and cockroaches
Your Perfect Pizza: Pepperoni with extra cheese
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Pass driving no matter how much I hate it and to lose some weight
Your Most Overused Phrase On An Instant Messenger: Haha, Lol
Thoughts First Waking Up: Nooooooo, spare me from the torture!
Your Best Physical Feature: My eyes and smile, I guess.
Your Bedtime: Whenever I'm sleepy
Your Most Missed Memory: My wonderful secondary school days minus the exams
Pepsi or Coke: Of course, Pepsi. *wink*
MacDonalds or Burger King: Macs for the fries, and Burger King for their burgers.
Single or Group Dates: Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Mos Burger Iced Milk Tea?
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate!
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: I try not to
Do you Sing: Well, yes
Do you Shower Daily: Helloo?! Who doesn't?
Have you Been in Love: Erm, yes. I love Daddy and Mommy!
Do you want to go to Uni: Of course
Do you want to get Married: Definitely, and to my Prince Charming.
Do you believe in yourself: Most of the time, no.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Only when I was younger
Do you think you are Attractive: No way. My dad likens me to an uncouth ruffian.
Are you a Health Freak: No, bring on the chocolates!
Do you get along with your Parents: Most of the time
Do you like Thunderstorms: Depends on who I'm with and on what I'm doing at that moment
Do you play an Instrument: Used to play the piano, but I hated it too much! Right now, I just whistle.
In the past month have you...
Drank Alcohol: Yes, and I will very soon! Yay!
Smoked: I already said I don't smoke
Drugs: No, not been sick lately
Gone on a Date: Hahaha, no
Gone to a Mall: That's my life. What do you think?
Eaten a box of Oreos: It's been too long since I've had them!
Eaten Sushi: I can't remember whether I have this month
Been on Stage: No
Been Skinny-dipping: Never tried!
Stolen Anything: Not since I was three
Ever been Drunk: I do watch it when I drink
Ever been Beaten Up: No and I don't ever want to be!
Ever Shoplifted: When I was three, yes I was a criminal kid.
How do you want to Die: The normal way. When you just stop breathing.
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: The chief editor of a fashion magazine
What country would you most like to visit: United States of America and Taiwan
In a Boy/Girl...
Favourite eye colour: Seriously, I'm not that superficial.
Favourite hair colour: Ditto
Short or Long Hair: Doesn't matter
Height: It would be nice to have someone about 10cm taller than me
Best Clothing Style: Well, fashionable but not poseur
Talents: To know how to love me
Do You Have Someone In Mind For This Job: Hahahahahahaha, Zaizai, you're mine!
Number of Drugs I have taken: I don't know?
Number of CDs I own: It'd take a few hours to count
Number of Piercings: One on each ear
Number of Tattoos: They hurt too bad!
Number of things in my Past I Regret: A gazillion, and I wish I could change some of them.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2005 3:34 PM
the scarlet hotel.
Here I am, at work at the Scarlet Hotel. I've got my own personal office with a computer and a phone and a whole lot of other professional looking things, so it is really cool cos I feel like a boss even though I'm just a part-timer. Right now, I'm bored. I've finished everything I've been told to do and I can't contact the lady who's in charge of me so basically, I've snooped around every single nook of this room I'm confined in, and there's nothing to do!
This hotel is amazingly beautiful. Everyone should come here to chill, cos it's designed to perfection with those plush red cushions, classy chandeliers and tiny fountains. It is incredibly artistic, and you feel like you're in some kind of modern palace. Think Anna Sui designs and that lavish dressing room in the lingerie department at Tangs at Orchard Road, and there you have it. I'm really in love with this place.
You know, everyone should be entitled to share my joy. Here, visit http://thescarlethotel.com and have a great time browsing!
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Friday, April 15, 2005 11:11 PM
tough decisions.
I cut myself while shaving my legs today. How silly is that? So now, I've got this cut near the back of my left ankle, and although it's almost invisible, it really hurts.
Meanwhile, I passed my basic theory test for driving! Yay! And also, SMU sent me an acceptance letter, which definitely came as a shock. Either the other applicants were just as ditzy as me, or the interviewers were half asleep while interviewing me. But I know this is a door that God has opened for me, and He's created a way. So far, I've gotten two letters of offer, one from the University of Melbourne as well, and I don't know which one to accept. I really do want to go abroad, but Dad's not so keen on it, while Mom is, and I don't exactly want my university choice to create a rift between them. And I know even if I don't go abroad now, Dad promised I could go for my postgraduate, probably in the USA, which is kind of an incentive to stay here now. But it's going to be a huge decision for me, and I'm seriously praying for guidance.
I'm so tired now, after all that shopping. (Got a new denim skirt and earrings from Forever 21!) I got a job offer at Scarlet Hotel, which I probably will accept, and if I do, I start on Monday. That means back to work again, and that stinks, but I do need the money. Gahhh.
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Monday, April 11, 2005 11:31 PM
basic theory test.
Basic theory test for driving today. I didn't even know it was supposed to be a written test, so I did not bring any stationery, which was a bit embarrassing because I had to borrow. I mean, isn't everything supposed to be computerised nowadays? Apparently not. They still use these old, faded books that look about thirty years old. And I already made two mistakes, cos I checked after that. Who the hell checks their rearview mirror every five to ten seconds! I think my twenty to thirty seconds sounds much more reasonable. Well, hopefully I don't make any more silly mistakes, or I'll be like setting history being the first to fail basic theory at the first try.
Ooh the Mango Passion smoothie at Cafe Cartel really sends me into a nice sugar high. I had it yesterday after church when Jules, Jess, Sharon, Matt, Bev and I headed down for a gossip session there. I can still taste it in my mouth. Heavenly.
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Wednesday, April 06, 2005 9:10 PM
the laughingstock.
I'm going to be the laughingstock of the entire SMU. You know how teachers love to use failed examples to "teach" their students about what never to say and things like that, well I'm going to be their next target. Today's interview for the Bachelor of Social Science course went terribly, in fact, when you think about it, it actually is hilarious. For the two American interviewers, that is. I expected it to be some cliche interview, like "Why did you choose to read this course in university?", or "How can you be a contribution to the university?", but noooo it turned out to be an assessment on my political views. I ended up having to voice my opinions on issues in the newspapers, mainly about elitist societies, and what do I know about that? Nothing. For one, I do not even read the newspapers, so whatever gabble came out of my mouth came purely from...nowhere. And I even tried to be honest! I said I read the newspapers "sometimes", which is entirely true. I read "Life!" (which is the comics section, celebrity gossip and the television listings for the day), and sometimes when there are interesting headlines, or breaking news in the newspapers, I pore over them as well! Well, honesty gets you nowhere. They still grilled me. And I ended up contradicting myself over communist and democratic societies, and it wasn't a subtle mistake. It was bloody obvious, and they knew it and I knew it and I bet they wanted to laugh outright at me. I'm so embarrassed, well yes, I know they tried to be nice about it, especially the American lady, who had a perpetual smile on her face, but inside, they must be thinking what a ditz I really am. I'm never going to make it into university, help!
On a happier note, I love Carrie Underwood from American Idol. She's gorgeous and she sings better than Kelly and Fantasia combined! Wednesday nights are my stay-home nights, with American Idol and The Amazing Race. I'm becoming such a reality-tv freak! :)
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Monday, April 04, 2005 4:59 PM
brain gender.
Your Brain is 93.33% Female, 6.67% Male |
You have the brain of a girly girl
Which isn't a bad thing at all
You're emphatetic, caring, and in tune with emotions.
You're a good friend and give great advice. |
Right! I'd really like to find out where the six point six seven percent of the male part came from, though.
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Friday, April 01, 2005 2:00 PM
reflections.
Happy April Fools'! It suddenly struck me that as we grow older, this unofficial worldwide practical joke day is becoming less and less significant. I remember just a few years back in secondary school, how everyone got involved in just making the day a more entertaining one, and we switched classes to trick our teachers, only to find out that our teachers had done the same thing to us too! It was hilarious, and I miss those days, just thinking about it brings back a sense of nostalgia. I went back to my secondary school yesterday to visit some teachers, and had the famous meepok (which is, for the hokkien illiterate, basically noodles with fishballs and other good stuff) and I almost drooled in joy. It was simply delicious, and despite having eaten the same meepok for ten years of my schooling life at SCGS, it still tastes ever so good. Just seeing the girls in their uniform milling around, and their noisy chatter and cheerful laughter, I wish I was back in school once again.
Well, back from Hong Kong, and it is back to reality once again, which stinks. It is amazing to think that just three and a half hours away, and the weather could be so perfect, and here we are, suffering in the hot tropical weather. I think this trip brought April, Ling, Sarah and I closer yet again, and it was indeed refreshing. The last two years in junior college, we barely had time to meet up, and a break from work and just five solid days with my best friends really strengthened our bonds. It reminded me yet again of how much I love hanging out with them, and when we get really silly, we can laugh for hours. And that was basically what happened every night when we were back at the hotel. It didn't help that the doors and the walls were pretty thin either, so I can hardly imagine how the rest of the patrons at the hotel managed to sleep with us laughing and gabbering till 2am in the morning.
On the third day, we headed down to Ladies Market in Mong Kok, which was just a ten minute walk from our hotel, and while Sarah and I breezed through it in about half an hour, Ling and April spent about five hours there. How they did it, I have absolutely no clue. The shops basically sold almost the same stuff, so Rah and I got bored and we took the MTR back down to Tsim Sha Tsui instead, where we continued where we had left off on the first day. We met back at the hotel in the evening, and dressed up to the nines (it was as if we were preparing for prom!) and made our way down to Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong's hottest night spot. There we were, looking all dressy and classy, and having to step on the MTR, practically everyone was staring at us! But it was really fun, Lan Kwai Fong is one of my favourite places to be. It looks extremely London-ish, with the pubs all lined up in neat rows and music blasting out from different directions, and not to mention that the place was crammed with white people. And after much deliberation, we entered this pub called twentyone twentyone on D'Aguilar Street, which had the most beautiful decor from the outside and it looked really modern with the colourful lighted bottles at the bar, and the dim lighting only lighted by candles on the small bar tables. It wasn't too smoky as well, because the huge French windows were swung open to let the cool breeze in. After placing our orders, we spent basically all our time taking photos of ourselves. Lol, that sounds a little narcissistic, but it was all in good fun.
Day Four was spent in Ocean Park, the largest theme park in Hong Kong! And I have to say, I'm pretty proud of myself because the only ride I didn't dare go on was the twenty-storey "beyond freefall" drop called the Abyss. Other than that, I went on two rollercoasters, one with about a million steep drops overlooking the sea, and another with three terrifying loops. But I lived, and it was actually pretty fun when you think back. I couldn't stop screaming though, and my friends had fun laughing at me and teasing me for being such a 'fraidy cat. Besides that, we also went on the Viking and a flume ride (which was seriously pathetic). The highlight of the day was this super cute, gorgeous guy that was working at the basketball booth at Ocean Park. I couldn't stop gawking, he was so good looking and he had the most charming smile that made my insides melt. His name's Goki, and when we approached the booth, contemplating whether to play or not, he stood there patiently and flashed one of those amazing smiles when we declined. Sarah and I, especially, went nuts. We pretended to have April pose there, but surreptitiously we were taking pictures of Goki in the background. And honestly, I think he knew, cos he was secretly smiling to himself. AHHH. I'm having Goki withdrawal symptons.
Our last night was spent dining at "The Spaghetti House", a really nice place with excellent pasta. Then we went shoe shopping just outside our hotel at Yau Ma Tei, and got some excellent buys. I bought two pairs of pointy heels for about $35, which was a steal! After that, we headed back to pack and then talked our very last night away.
And as all holidays have to come to an end, our last day was spent searching for the best food to bring back home. Went back to Yung Kee at Lan Kwai Fong, and bought roast goose, which is heavenly, by the way. Ohhhh. Down the street was Hai Cheung Bakery, which is apparently extremely famous for its pastries, and we spent about half an hour there cos they kept coming out with new stuff for us to try. We swept their entire collection of Laopo Bing and egg tarts clean, and also tried some of their other delicacies. It was seriously yummy! Bread Talk can't compare for shit. Last stop at Tsim Sha Tsui for some last minute shopping, and I got a really cool Puma bag! Headed down to the airport early to have a "The Spaghetti House" meal again, and then shopped around with all our money we had left (which was practically nothing). We all came back in debt!
And now, the four of us are REALLY broke. But Hong Kong was really really fun and memorable, and one of the best trips I've ever been on.
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