The pleasure that made her cry 30 April, 2008

2 papers down, 3 more to go.
Chinese Discourse analysis and Pragmatics is the next one.

Tell me I can press on, with the help of Chocolates, online shopping, incessant sighing and a hell lot of mood swings (battling the emotional war of “can-i-do-this-or-can-i-not”).
On the other hand, I ain’t exactly looking forward to then end of the exams. Because that means I have to look for stuff to keep me happy and busy, which ain’t easy. I want to watch “Satc” (yes, all seasons. like for the 4th time, I can easily tell you what the girls talk about–tt’s the prob with me. I suffer hell trying to memorise citations but can eaily remember what happened when and how when it comes to the non-important stuff. See, that’s how I misuse my brain capacity.), “the L word” and i dunno what else, but trust me, give me a week, I’ll complain about having nothing to do.

I complain too much, I know. Haha, little wonder my best friend is my rabbit.

The one thing that keeps my through all the crazy days of cramming is..Music! Duh!

Here’re 2 vids from Beyonce.

Upgrade you

Who can resist a woman who can help her man build up his account, no?

Irreplaceable (Old old hit eh)

Come on, to the left, to the left… I should attempt this song soon!

And if you haven’t noticed, Beyonce has a all-girl band. Little wonder I love her. Plus look at those legs! Sexy, isn’t she?

Psst. My sis was watching some animal docu and she said, “Did you realise that in the animal kingdom, it’s the males who have to look attractive to attract their mates? Why is it that it is the oppostie for humans?” I thought for a while and said “Because there aren’t many good men, so women have to fight for them. Fight for the good genes!”

Psst Psst. Seriously, why’s the Victoria Secret’s page so long to load. It drives me nuts.

If you run your mouth and talk about this secret rendezvous, I will hunt you down. Convince me to please you, make me think I need this too.

Exams 29 April, 2008

I’m tired but I can’t sleep. That’s the norm, when exams are here. I share a chronic love-hate relationship with exams. I think they’re necessary, but they drive me up the wall and makes me a wee bit cranky (like losing my Matic card).

First paper in 4 hours time. Environmental Engineering.
Then mad rush for Tourism Geography tomorrow at 9 in the morning.

I need the energy for the next ten days.

Postsecret Sunday 28 April, 2008

Pierre Herme 27 April, 2008

When I read on Lifestyle that Pierre Herme was coming to Singapore, I was so excited. Cos I’ve always wanted to try his creations but thot it would only be possible if I travel to Paris or Tokyo. Immediately, I sms-ed my sis, who was in Sri Lanka, then made reservations one month in advance to try his works. Well well, if you ask me, I would say I as not impressed with Mezza9’s service, but then again, I’m quite particular when it comes to the quality of service.

Pierre Herme (scratching his head. haha, I wonder why did they use this picture?)

The Menu

Variation autor du marron et du fruit de la passion
Macarons! They had the Chestnut, Dark Choc (heavenly) and Passion fruit.

Creme brulee au foie gras, compote d’airelles et poires
Creme brulee with foie gras, cranberries and pear compote. My sis didn’t like this oe at all. The creme brulee was not as creamy and firm, as I would like it to be. And it was one of the desserts which took me a while to truly appreciate, cos the taste of foie gras, creme brulee and fruits was pretty overwhelming I would say. Acquired taste.

Tarte mogardor
Shortcrust pastry, milk chocolate and passion fruit ganache, roasted pineapple, and flourless chocolate cake. Quite a man’s dessert. The caucasian sitting next to us drank up the jar of fruit juice-like thing!

Emotion satine
Compote of passion fruit, seasoned orange segments and cream cheese cream, shortbread cube.
This one, hmm, not fantastic. Plus, the glass which held the dessert was too small, we had problem trying to take all the different segments up at one go.

Dessert Ispahan
ispahan- rose-flavored macaron biscuit, rose petal cream with rpasberries and lychee.
sorbet ispahan- lychee, rose petal aromas and rashberry sorbet.
This one is a pretty darling. Tho my sis thinks a tad too sweet and that the sorbet can do with more punch. I think it’s, pretty. Well, they’ve a beautiful red rose petal on top of the Macaron biscuit! Plus I like Macarons! It’s a lady’s dessert.
Canele has a similar version of this desset (called L’amour), while Bakerzin has a smiliar one (with the same name, if I ain’t wrong)

We stepped out of Hyatt thinking if it’s worth the money. Well, I think some of the desserts didn’t impress me as much as I wished it would(I was really looking forward it!). But then again, maybe if I were to go to Paris or Tokyo, I may visit it again, and then make a decision thereafter.
I do think that Singapre’s desserts’ standard ain’t lagging too far behind. Hmm, judging from the dessert course I had at Chef Pang’s “Macaron”, I have to say, wow(after making the comparsions).

Psst. I have been listening to this song. It’s catchy, but what’s with the lyrics? When it’s too direct, it ain’t sexy anymore. Maybe the use of euphemism would work better.

Flaws and all 27 April, 2008

I’m a train wreck in the morning.
I’m a bitch in the afternoon.
Every now and then without warning, I can be really mean towards you.
I’m a puzzle,yes indeed, ever-complex in every way.
And all the pieces aren’t even in the box.
And yet, you see the picture clear as day.
I neglect you when I’m working.
When I need attention, I tend to nag.
I’m a host of imperfection and you see past all that.
I’m a peasant by some standards but in your eyes I’m a queen.
You see potential in all my flaws and that’s exactly what I need.
You catch me when I fall, accept my flaws and all

Almost..4 in the morning 25 April, 2008

It’s 3.30am on a Friday morning. Had a very unprodecutive Thursday, which of cos, made me real gloomy (like the weather). It seems to be a viscious cycle: unproductive-> unhappy -> more unproductive. That’s why I have to make up for my unproductivity by staying up.

Am doing Chinese Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics. I feel prety inadequate when studying Chinese Modules, cos I’m so dependent on the English translation!
Just take a look at this list…
Deixis = 指示语
Cohesion = 衔接 (衔接是连接的表层）
Coherence = 连贯
Pronoun = 代词
Adverb = 副词
Causative = 因果
Adversative 逆接
Reiterate = 重申
Hyponymy = 下义关系
Relevance = 相关性
A turn to speak in consersation = 话轮
Adjacency Pairs = 邻近配对
Converstaion Maxims = 合作准则
Positive Face Value = 积极面子
Neagtive Face Value = 消极面子
Face Saving Acts = 挽救面子行为
A way of saying (Locution) = 言之发
Indirect Speech Act = 间接言语行为

I’m shagged. But less guilty.

Perk-me-up 24 April, 2008

Jaslin is tired. Jaslin can do without selfish people around. Jaslin is trying to keep her spirits high. Jaslin needs to be more disciplined. Jaslin had a nightmare about the exams 2 nights ago. Jaslin is starting to feel the pressure. Jaslin has started to type in short sentences.

Jaslin can do with a perk-me-up cupcake.

You sang, you danced, you stole heart.

Jaslin, oh, Jaslin.

Psst. Jaslin’s going crazy, eh?

Gastronomic Geography: Perks of Readings 22 April, 2008

I was reading the readings for Urban Tourism, feeling like I can’t go on anymore…then

“…Bonnain-Moerdijk (1975) claimed to have discovered a Gastronomic Geography of Paris…”

I really would love to do a follow-up on that discovery. For one simple reason.

Psst. I’m grateful to have people in life who makes life easier. Bringing the ease, the smile and comfort.

Postsecret Sunday 22 April, 2008

I’m yours 21 April, 2008

Geez.

I’ve been trying very hard to cram.

I’ve been wanting to blog about the desserts I had at Hyatt’s Mezza9, by Pierre Herme.

I’ve been looking at Victoria’s Secret website (to a stage of mild obsession)and wonder why we don’t have one here.(Cos that means I have to wait for my stuff to be shipped over. But I’ll wait, 2 week is nothing!)

I’ve been trying to avoid people who are too pessimistic. I need the sunshine and smile. Especially now.

I’ve been sleeping a lot so my eyes become a lot smaller. Darn.

This song made my day. I had people telling me it’s nice. But never got down to listening till now. Cos I simply need to hear it first hand, under very natural circumstances, in order to fully appreciate. (Just what crap am I saying? Too many readings, I say)

I tried to be chill but you’re so hot that I melted
Nothing’s going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it’s again my turn to win some or learn some
I won’t hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I’m yours
Look into your heart and you’ll find love love love
Listen to the music of the moment maybe sing with me

I’m yours.

Psst. I’ll post about Pierre Herme soon soon. It was far from a “Visual Orgasm” (I don’t know what made me say this, but I did. Along the walkway in Arts, when there were many people. Seriously, was I thinking? But, don’t think too far, I was talking about desserts.)

Exams 17 April, 2008

Time of the semester–exams.

When exams are round the corner, I pretty much stay at home and..

one) Stock up on my favourite chocs (Thank god I don’t have a Cocoa Tree near home, if not, I’ll sweep off all the Goldkenn Chocs.) and Pocky (I love pocky–so old-school). Little wonder I spent close to $100 when travelling from school to home. It just felt like I needed to stock up, like nesting eh? Buying food and suppliments for Blackie and Kittie.

two) Spend time thinking if I should eat chocolate (seeing them is just as good, sometimes..I’ve a Lindt bunny sitting on my table and it keeps me satisfied). Simply because when I’m home, I burn less calories compared to when I’m out and about. (Unfortch, using my small brain doesn’t help burn calories.) So, I do a lot of mental calculation about the calorie consumption and whether I should even eat. “No, do I really want it?”

three) Go online and shop. Yea, I shop like crazy when I’m home. It’s like I have to buy tonnes of stuff. Same thing, like stockin up on food, chocs actually–I have an inherent fear that I’ll run out of them. How shallow. Tsk Tsk.

four) Talk to Kittie and Blackie..sometimes, they just walk away–so rude. But I only have myself to blame, should have been stricter with them during their formative years. Spare the rod, spoil the child–I should have known earlier!

five) Think about what I want for my 21st (Many out there won’t believe I’m not even 21, cos I look like a freakin 20+++)

six) Go to Elle’s website and peek into Nina Gracia’s walk-in wardrobe. She has Chanel 2.55 in all colours! But I still prefer a Hermes Birkin. But then again, I’m always intrigued by Chanel–I love Coco Mademoiselle and I still am very much in love with their Wedding gown from the Fall/Winter 2004-2005 Haute Couture collection. Funny how I don’t imagine myself getting married, but I so wanna wear that gown. The again, I figured I can wear that gown any time I want–fashion statement! Hello? Or I can marry myself, like what Carrie (from “Sex and the City”) did, just to get that pair of Malono Blahnik. After all, I figured the only person who can put up with me, is myself!
Speaking of “Sex and the city”, anyone up for the movie?

seven) Get worried that my hair would grow out of shape (in these 3 weeks). I know I’m vain and I don’t deny. Short hair is high maintaince alright? I cut them every 4 weeks. Little wonder I’m on very good terms with my hair stylist.

eight) Think about what I wanna buy in Hokkaido. Royce Chocolate, cheesecake, seafood! Otaru Village, here I come, Again!

nine) Think about a vacation job. No, I shouldn’t “think”, I Need one.

ten) I think more about Mr Sexy Sideburns.(Since there isn’t much to look at at home, I leave it to my imagination.) I can go on and on about the smile, and the “hello” along my fave hangout, but I figured it makes me sound crazy. But really, I think I am… I smiled in the bus when I thought of him. Geez! What’s wrong with me? Huey dared me to say Hi. I will man… if I ever see him in an appropriate setting.
My Chinese Language Prof asked, “What happens when you meet a good man?”. We all kept quiet..and she said, “Grab him!”
Lessons about life, eh?
Yes yes, we should grab the good man we find, err, I mean if we ever come across one, who’s not gay (But they can be BFFs!) or taken. What’s the measure of “good man”? Geez, don’t get me started. Please. I believe we all have met/seen enough bad ones to know what’s good.

eleven) Feel guilty for printing so many readings. I must have killed many trees. Really. But when I’m rich enough, I’ll pledge a some of money to replant trees, I promise. That’s what we learnt last sem in the Cities mod, if my memory serves me right.
Just don’t make me study my monthly PUB bills and make sure my electricity comsumption goes down–that’s what I learnt from the Environmental Engineering mod! The lecturer is funny, in an unorthodox manner.

Plus, I’m highly emotional at this difficult time. So, don’t attempt to piss me off. I’ll scream and then bite your head off and throw it far far away? Don’t believe? Try me. So before I do, Back off!

When you lose something you can’t replace, When you love someone but it goes to waste,
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home, And ignite your bones, And I will try to fix you.

Best things in life 15 April, 2008

3 roses from GTV gig, in Red, Pink and Purple. My favourite–it bloomed and withered beautifully. And surprise surprise, it’s pink. I prefer Red ones, I think they look more passionate and sexy. Ooh la la!

Blackie gets curious whenever I sit on the floor, and she’ll come poke me with her nose. It’s her way of saying, “so what’s up? why are you on the floor?” She decided that the rose looks yummilicious and took quite a few bites.

Yea, she never stands still for a picture. It’s always candid and blur. Nevertheless, she’s my baby–the one who puts up with my mood swings..haha..
cos when I get cranky, she’ll leave me alone and only come back to me when she’s hungry!

Tea 15 April, 2008

A lazy Sunday afternoon,
sitting by the sea with yachts parked nearby.
With a good-old friend,
people watching and sipping Vanilla Sencha Tea,
accompanied by quality conversation, peppered with occasions of comfortable silence.

Way back!

I just had to post this cos it looks like Kittie has 2 heads!

Psst. We were suppose to get back the Social Geog project grades today, but apparently, someone took our group’s envelope. Geez, now, we’re grade-less.

花田错 14 April, 2008

夜好深了 纸窗里怎么亮着
不过是一次邂逅 红楼那一场梦

我的山水 全部退色 像被大雨洗过
杯中景色鬼魅 我忘了我是谁
心情就像夜凉如水 手里握着蝴蝶杯单飞 不醉不归
花田里犯了错 犯错像迷恋镜花水月的无聊

醉 怎么会喝醉 美 因为你的美
爱匆匆一瞥不过点缀
飞 看大雪纷飞 却再也找不回被白雪覆盖那些青翠
当时空成为拥有你的唯一条件 我又醉
琥珀色的月结了霜的泪 我会记得这段岁月

GTV 13 April, 2008

Spot me!

Survival of the fittest 13 April, 2008

We always want the best for ourselves.

Is this all? All I deserve?
I look around and I tell myself maybe it’s time to move on to greener pastures. It has been 2 years, yet it seems I’m still stepping on the same ground. In the past, I might have already been satisified. But now, my fighting spirit has never been stronger for the good things never fall on my lap, I have to work harder. I know there’s more out there–Maybe it’s time for me to step out of my comfort zone.

Wanting the best isn’t always easy, you get disappointed, you fall, and you may be alone through it all. It’s like a race to see who falls but gets up as soon as they should, not want.

There are times I wonder what am I fighting for?

The world is never fair, some other people are just meant to have it all and easier than others. But if those are meant to have the best, then the rest of us are suppose to fight for the best.

It’s always the survival of the fittest, yea?

Psst. GTV went well yday. I love “Shut up and Drive”! Uber Sexy song! Yum! Special thanks to Sharon and Jeremy who made their way specially from the East. I’ll plan my budget so that we can go on a trip together, I promise!

“We are having fun” 9 April, 2008

That’s our project title..with a long story behind it.

3 more weeks to the exams. It has been a really fast semester this time round, it felt like it wasn’t too long ago since I attended the first lecture, going for the first jamming in the first week of school.

Today marks the end of the Social Geography project. It has been one of the most fun-filled projects I’ve done, suprise, surprise, cos I didn’t know any of my groupmates, until we embarked on the project. Plus the groupings were sorted out by Dr. S (which means you don’t get to choose who you work with). It was the only project that I’ve been out in the fields so many times, plus all the meetings (with Fran’s dog, Dusky too!)outside school. I think what left the deepest impression was the good chemistry we all shared, it felt like out brains were connected in a way–we’ll all burst out laughing when we try sooo hard to link whatever we can to whichever can be linked. (in other words, smoking)

Like when we were concerned about how the 4 street maps look very different from each other, we squeezed out a reason for doing so–we deliberately chose to present the 4 streets in very different manner as we would like to accentuate the fact that no 2 streets are the same..afterwhich, we find good citations to support our point. Now, that’s the fun of working together, you see.

Wanted to take a snap with our beautiful map! A pity we didn’t bring our cam. Our map with the injection of out take on Critical Cartography (don’t play play man–It’s quite fun actually, critiquing maps).

Makes you more critical, in a way.

Funny how I look at time. I look at the calendar which states “9 April” and my brain registers “9 August”. Looks like I’m quite patriotic yea? No lah, cos in my brain, the period of April to early June don’t really exist in my tiny brain–this is the period of time where I just go thru the motions. So I kinda figured it’s my down time of the year. You know, I was jogging this morning, listening to “All I want for Christmas is you”. Yea, I’m thinking about Christmas alr!

Psst. I really appreciate having friends around me who are so supportive! Thank you so much!

Psst psst. Having GTV at NUS’ Munchie Monkey’s this Friday, eleventh of April, at 7.30 pm. It will be a good show to catch esp if you like guitars! Or if you wanna see me perform “Shut up and drive”(whenever I tell people I’m doing that song, they go, “why?”. Why not? I like that song) and “Still a friend of mine”?
Just don’t be surprise if I look like a block of wood onstage–seems like I’m pretty capable of that, as we all know. I freeze on stage la, tho I like being on stage. How ironic.

Now, Shut up and Drive.

Hush hush, darling. Don’t tell me cos it hurts.

Fly me to UK 4 April, 2008

 

I’m Happy.

I’m Thankful, and grateful.

I’m (a wee bit) Worried.

I’m (extremely) Excited.

I’m going to Loughborough University (pronounced “luff burra”), UK, next year, for SEP!

It pays off to try a second time!

Psst. Emailed Dr. P to thank him for his encouragment and advise–He’s my fave lecturer!

Psst Psst. I’m suppose to take my long-awaited nap, but I can’t sleep now cos my heart is pumping so fast and hard! This is a major major perk-me-up for I had a extremely long and difficult week.

For that reason 2 April, 2008

Spotlight shining brightly on my face, I can see you thinking.
Yet, I feel you looking my way.
Empty stage, with nothing but this girl who’s singing a simple melody and wearing her heart on her sleeve.

Beauty emminates from every word that you say.
You capture the deepest thought with the purest simplest of ways.
I’ll help you, for a moment I can tell I’ve got to.
Cause your lips don’t move and something is happening
Cause your eyes tell me the truth, I’ve put a spell over you.