I Love my Mama

CAUGHT IN THE ACT!!!

There I was. Squatting and going through my baking stash, checking what has turned suspiciously greenish and fishy-smelling, when mum's voice came behind me.

"What's that thing above your butt?"

Startled, I turned round and lamely tried to cover that "thing" with my shirt.

"Huh? What thing?" i'm deadi'm deadi'm deadi'm deadi'm so, so, DEAD.

"That one.... HAIYO! You went to tattoo??"

Gulps.

"NO LA! It's been there since a looong time ago," I acted nonchalant and continued my tidying. No more questions please.... SOS?? somebody find me a hole RIGHT NOW!

My silent chanting didn't work.

"It's permanent?"

No reply.

"Stick on, is it? Hmmmmm actually it's quite nice..."

I nodded. Now I didn't lie, cos' I didn't SAY it was fake. Means I didn't lie.. Have I said that already??
Wait a minute. Did she say it's nice? Tried to hide my cheshire grin from her. Luckily my back was facing her.

"Can wash off then ok.. else forever no good."

"Mmmm.... oh! BY THE WAY Mom. A lot of things inside have expired already. Look at all those (points to kitchen table and pulls off a super disgusted disapproving gonna-faint look). Good thing I checked, ya know.."

My ploy worked. Mum laughed and said she didn't dare to throw those cos' not sure if I'd still be needing them. And helped me dump those down the chute.

The evening went on without further mention of the cat on my back. She was cool about it, which surprised me. Well, I guess she thinks I'm old enough to decide what I wanna do with my skin. The nose piercing I did during my uni days caused some resistance initially, cos' i "looked like indian". But HELLO! I still survived the academic madness and got them a degree. What about the numerous ear piercings I got in JC? I too aced my 'A' levels! So that shut nosey relatives up. Ok this is one of those times I actually do sound like a snob. Horrors! But noseyparkers who bitch about people? Sod off! It's my nose anyway. :)

I love my mama. Now, I wonder what Dad would say tomorrow morning...... And somebody please tell them the cat's my pet... for life? Another time.. another time.. Over a really nice sumptuous dinner that I prepared. *winks*

Drinks on Sat night

First things first, I want to say a big THANK YOU to Hendrix, Desmond and Kate for helping me finish my last 2 bottles of reds. And for the crazy dancing at Dbl O later in the night. Really enjoyed myself! Almost forgot I can groove pretty well, wahhaha. Anyways bud, thanks for introducing those 2 friends to me - I've got (even more) 'live' music and wine kakis now! :)

*sips coffee*

Ok last night started off with me suggesting a chill session near Esplanade. I badly wanted to finish my best 2 bottles of reds that's been in my cabinet for the longest time. Good wines aren't meant for display! Greatest sin of all. Well they didn't disappoint.. Really good shit: The Wolf Blass's President Selection Cabernet Sauvignon was velvety and oakish and chocolatey, whilst the Hillcrest Shiraz 2003 was more fruity. Lovely. Kate said she has two friends who're driving and asked if I want them to come along.

"Come! The more the merrier, haha"
"Ok! So I'll get them to meet us straight in town? One of them hasn't knocked off yet."
"Sure. I'll just meet you and go town together. Cya!"

In the end, I suggested Bar Celona to support Kev and his band. Anyways corkage's cheap there, $24+++ only. My wines were Dad's birthday presents. Since he's not a wine person, I'll just take them for myself :) Wolf Blass's about 100-odd a bottle, the Hillcrest's about 50-odd. Good deal!!! My wines totalled more than $100 and I paid less than $50 for corkage.. Grins! Reached about 8plus with Kate and drank as we ate. Was swearing at the stupid first half of Liverpool-Birmingham match too. Boring till we almost dozed off.... zzzzz.

Hendrix n Desmond reached about 9. Easygoing fellas. The moment they sat down I knew we're gonna click. My gut feel proved right as the night went on. Ordered more fingerfood and the match suddenly got exciting - 3 goals in less than 5 minutes!?!! Kate and I almost choked on our calamari! We moved into the pub when AlterEgo started playing. Des was impressed by how tight the band is. I am too. Cos' the first time I heard them play, the drummist wasn't there. Last night he really pulled the band together. Kev's singing as usual, was good. But he said his range's a bit limited. Need to work on it. Join me for vocal classes, Kev? I'm thinking about it, hee.

I moved the gang to Dbl O when Linda and beau came. Time for dancing (and cheaper alcohol)! Was super packed the place. Music for the night was retro. Poison for the night ranged from tequila shots, whiskey coke, vodka orange and I forgot what else. I was already a little tipsy after the wines. Add on the spirits? Triple triple whammy! But we danced and grooved and shook our booty. It kinda helped to clear the alcohol a bit. Kate had this perpetual amused look on her face to see me enjoying myself so much. Well, maybe it was the jog I had before meeting her. Endorphins people, endorphins.... Desmond and Hendrix were sporting guys. And I liked the mix of company. Linda and beau danced too, haha. On the whole it was awesome. Two thumbs up!

I'm happy. Well at least the fellas were genuine and not some act-cool type of men. We made a pact to visit places in Singapore where there's 'live' jazz bands and I proposed jazz@southbridge. The dudes there are famous fer their improvisation! Hendrix and I also decided to go for wine appreciation together. Didn't even feel out of place when towards the end, it was just me and the two guys. Kate was confident we can click and damn, she was right. :)

I think we should go Dempsey Road for our next wine session (I was there with CW on Friday night for a romantic meal). Hendrix's been there before too and digs the place. Heard they hold appreciation classes too. Shall find out more =D Meanwhile, I'll have to drink more h2o n rest my tired legs. Shall jog tomorrow to burn those extra calories away..

Jog

Jog.
It's been so long since I jogged.
T'was an on-off love-hate kinda relationship I have with this sport. Dieting. Boredom. Frustration. Escapism. So many reasons for my acquaintance with the activity. In any case according to research doctors, jogging's supposed to be good for us. Mentally and physically.

Today started off more or less the same. I wanted to introduce some endorphins into my system, so dug out my neglected jogwear, Nike shoes, towel, and socks.

"It's gonna rain soon, why don't you postpone?"
"It's ok mum, I'll be back in a jiffy."
Sorry mum. I need to throw the world behind for a while. I have to.

Skies were grey. With a slight wind teasing the clouds this way and that. Shrugging off my rain worries, I picked up my pace and ran.

thud, thud, thud.
Watch reads 6.41pm. thud, thud.
Ok missy. We shall continuously jog for 15min.

Trees. Bus 265. Cars. My old school building. Coffeeshop.

Brring brrring!

The sound shook me out of my reverie. Woman on bicycle frowned as she rode past me. Guess I was in the way without realising it. Shrugs.

I'm really out of shape. Legs were feeling like lead about 1/4 through my usual route. Luckily some fellow joggers I saw indirectly spurred me on.

Hey you there, I'm proud you're making time out for exercise!

I imagined in my little head.

And so the legs felt lighter, my breathing became less like a beagle's.
I never knew I could be a brainless woman. That brief 15 minutes sure felt goooood. For the first time it's LIBERATING to have a non-functional brain.

It's also strange, that moving along the pavement felt less tedious when you don't give two hoots about it. Before I know it, I'm 4/5 through my usual route.

6.52pm.
4 minutes more to go.

After what felt like 5 minutes..
6.53pm.
My heart sank. How come Time's moving so sloowwly now?!?!

thud.. thud... thud...
(Brain wakes up and talks) Ok don't tink about it now. You can rest after you pass that bustop. Just a few more steps babe.. a few more and you're there...

Uncle at bustop looks at me worriedly. Think I look like on the verge of a passout?!?

Ok now aim for the green signboard... Make it past that. C'mon!!
Shit the beagle's back. Pant. Pant.

Now a few more. Till that traffic light.... just TEN more steps gal!!! You can do it!!

I made it past the traffic light and walked. Legs were wobbly from the change in momentum. I forced myself to walk briskly and not stop.

My windpipe's so raspy and dry, I'll sound like a transexual if I were to sing there and then. Wiping the beads off my face, I tried to catch my breath while maintaining my pace. All the while keeping an image cos' there were other pedestrians on the pathway.

Ouch... my lower abs hurt. Like cramps. Eh no. It feels like i need a shit. Oh great.

Pressed the lift, leaned my weight on the wall, feeling like my final moments has arrived. One of those moments that I wonder why the heck did I put myself through that torture for!??! I hate jogging!!!

But by the time I finished my stretching, and my fave TV serial came on, I'm already planning my next jog. I DO feel like a million bucks after the jog.

Stupid doctors.

Hobby Friends

Just had a short chat with Thomas on the phone. Text him earlier to ask what's the plans for tonight. It's been "2 months" according to him, that I kinda disappeared from the face of the earth. Their earth that is. Told him the same thing I told Willy, and he laughed.

They're having a birthday celebration at Chris's place tonight. Most probably I'll drop by to say hi. Need to get over what happened, else the friendship would be gone very soon. Plus they're concerned why I suddenly disappeared - was it something we said or I said?

Maybe I AM thinking too much. The feeling of being left out especially. We were all fine n dandy, weren't we? He'll call me around 5plus to do grocery shopping for the dinner. Shall take this chance to talk to him. He's my brother after all.

*** Hobby friends ***
Ok back to my main topic. I've been toying with the idea of taking up new stuff, instead of spending money on clubbing and frivolous shopping. Been kinda looking around for courses that'll interest me. Next Saturday I'll be starting pool lessons with Ricky, and Kev's gonna get back to me on his friend's reply on drumming. Just yesterday afternoon, Angie, Linda and I signed up for pilates which's gonna start in end Oct! Quite excited over it cos' finally got some fellas who're -actually- signing up. Beats the "oh im interested in that too!" talk anytime.

So it's gonna be a single date with croonilicious Buble on 10 Oct at the Indoor Stadium. Lovely. Somehow most of my existing friends ain't much of concert people. Well some of them "don't mind concerts", but just not as appreciative of Buble as I am. Damn, how I miss my Borneo partner-in-crime. :((

I definitely need more like-minded hobby friends. Those I can pursue courses with, like hiphop classes and all. I'm thinking belly dancing, shall ask around see what the response is. If I can't find anyone, I'll just go ahead myself. Can get to know new people during the classes too! :)

As for pool, it's just gonna be me at the moment. I need to get into the game pronto. Else in Brunei I'm gonna be so damn bored. Since Leo nor Reub can train me, I might as well pick it up here in Singapore. Well doing things alone can be good too - I can focus and train on my games. Chaofong said it's gonna be very technical, perfecting a shot and repetitively doing it and everything. Well, bowling IS technical too. Need to get the basics right in order to play well! Ricky seems like a nice fella on the phone. Still crossing my fingers that he won't be too stern a coach. Lol!

Hmm what else to take next. Wine appreciation, anyone?

Personality

Your #1 Personality Match: ESTJ

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Big pinch of salt people..

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What's Your Love Type?

career change?

Now MAYBE I should consider a career change. Just maybe :)

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What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

Your Personality Profile

You are nurturing, kind, and lucky. Like mother nature, you want to help everyone. You are good at keeping secrets and tend to be secretive. A seeker of harmony, you are a natural peacemaker. You are good natured and people enjoy your company. You put people at ease and make them feel at home with you.

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What's Your Hidden Talent?

I'm ready for marriage??

Was bored and visited Jos's blog. There happened to have a test of sorts, so I took it. Guess what? The results nearly made me fall off the chair. I'll advise all to take it with a pinch of salt though. Such tests are meant to kill boredom after all. =) EnjoY!

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What's Your Ideal Relationship?

Office boredom

I am so sleepy. Air in the office is bad. Stuffy.. still.. cold.. bacteria-infested. *Sigh*

Dunhill menthol ain't helping. The 2 cups of extra-bitter coffee after that proved useless too *YAWNS*

Anyways. Conducted my first training in the company yesterday. Went great! There were the expected grouses and all, but I managed to seek their understanding. The girls in both sessions were awesome. We had a chat after the training and had some really good laughs. "Detoxification via laughter" as I term it. Excellent stuff for the soul. =)

And during lunch discovered yet ANOTHER similar taste between me and Coco. It's amusing how alike we can be, our tastes in all things from fish to choice of alcohol. Gal you should be grinning to yourself as you read this, haha. From the 1st day I started work (when we were gushing over oysters and sashimi) till today (where we gushed at the PSA fella), almost everyday we'll find something to say "Hey i like xxx too!" to. Even Angeline's super amused, said we should have been sisters or something.

Wore the company's polo-shirt today and most guys who saw it said "cute". Well apparently most gals in the office don't wear or have never worn it before. Stupid Clarence said I look like "schoolgirl. OLD schoolgirl" (cos' I paired it with a pleated skirt). Well, I find it cute! Maybe I was too used to wearing my bowling jerseys which were all polo shirts.

By the way I'd pick up bowling competitively again. Realised it is rather big in Brunei. At least I won't be so bored when I eventually move. Who knows maybe I can make it to youth squad again. Grins. But gotta find a good coach first. Perhaps I should give Uncle William a courtesy call soon.

Well that's about all I have for now. A little mundane this entry but that's the mood I'm in now. Till next time! Ta~