blackwithoutk

Bianca

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:26:16 GMT

i was talking to cyn just now and we were trying to figure out what we should do for my birthday butwe're at a loss. i'm not sure what you'll are up for cuz it's really not a great time but i would like to do sth, even sth small would be nice. so let me know your thoughts.
love

aza

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:01:32 GMT

theres another one. all private.

aza

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:26:28 GMT

theres an entry before this. its private, and can only be seen when you log into this account.

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:27:17 GMT

Thanks for the carousel Wee. It's really pretty.
Now I just have to get some paint to finish it up.

Piece of good news

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:14:22 GMT

I'm thrilled, what a great way to start the year!
I just received a letter from NAFA with my results and I got 6 As and 2 Bs!
My GPA for this semester is 3.8 out of 4 :)
I must thank God for this.

Beef-tea

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:17:51 GMT

The trip to London opened my eyes and has been an amazing experience. In short, I've fallen in love with it. It's not that London is pretty like Paris. On the contrary, it's very much like New York. "Industrial" as my mum calls it. It's old and even grey. But the people are priceless. I walked into a little bookshop and the girl at the counter had electric blue hair. People there in general are reserved but helpful beyond what is expected. I've made a friend there, Pierre (Scottish, now imagine the accent), who was working in a bank but has quit in search of spiritual fulfillment. He takes care of a beautiful home at Oakwoods, which is where we stayed at and where I will probably stay when I go. Education-wise, I'm working towards Central Saint Martin's (Harvard's equivalent in the Arts).
Shopping there is ridiculous but on my return trip during my 8-hour wait for the transfer flight, we took a quick trip to the central and sales are AMAZING. Virtually all shops go on a 50% sale for everything.
I'll let photos do the rest of the talking.

London Police

This was at the Portobello Market

And here we ice-skated

Okay, I'll start on the second part now, Portugal. I've taken a few pictures of the farm so you can get an idea of what it's like.

The bird-eye view taken in 1999 of my grandparents' land

The little orchard

This is my granddad, proud of his babies

Chickens! They're usually running around wild but I managed to get them in their coop. Unfortunately, no pigs this year (we had it for dinner)

And with chickens, we get eggs - or is it the other way round?

Here's a bit of extra-knowledge. This is how it looks like when a hen is developing eggs within her

Dinner with the family and friends

The fire Nick made at our back kitchen

Entrance of Lisbon (no other country in Europe has these skies in winter)

In the second week of the trip, we went to Algarve, the south of Portugal. A great tourist attraction (especially among the English) because of the beaches and warm weather even in winter. We went there because of land that we have there, which my mum is intending to use for retirement. It stretches 7,000 square metres and ends with a river.

The land

The dry river due to lack of rain

Nick and I found this giganormous cactus close to the river

This is one beach about 4km from the land. It's called Pedra Amarela (Yellow Stone) I'm sure you can tell why

Now, I take you back home again.

Lilies we picked out in Lisbon

And that's about all the photos I'll put up. The trip was a great getaway but nonetheless, it feels good to be back home in my own bed again. Happy new year to everyone!

Aza - my Thanks

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:33:51 GMT

I don't think I should start the new year without a little reflection and thanks to God for all that have been good this year as well as the bad for surely there has to be a reason for them as well.

THANK YOU GOD FOR...

1. Justin. No explanations required.

2. Getting me through this year in one piece.

3. That I could have time off to myself after leaving SAJC, and even though I'm having a little trouble returning to an institution, I know all will be fine in the end.

4, For steadfast friends. That life could never be lived alone when I have you people.

5. For family. That we're all together.

6. (similar to Laura's) That my darling Brownie is still faithfully by my side.

7. For a church where I know I belong.

See you all tomorrow for the countdown. I don't know what to wear.

Cynthia: Yaps, you're missed. A lot.

LOVE
AZA WEE SILE

Laura- My 2007 Reflections

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:09:42 GMT

The year is ending and i guess it is appropriate to think about it. Although i can't really say this year was as rewarding and satisfactory as bianca's. So here's my list:

Happy things this year brought me:

1. Good friends that helped made my horrible MJC exprience much better

2. Even more wonderful friends at SAJC, despite the general horrible SAJC population =)

3. A good year academically ( i got the award thing too like bi)

4. Reconcilation with my dad and good relationship since then

5. That i know i'll still have you guys with me as always

6. That i also still have lisa, who has helped me countless times

7. The surprisingly open and understanding people who dont judge me after knowing about lisa and me

8. That my great-grandma could still live through christmas and new years

9. That precious hasn't died yet

10. And lastly, that the world hasn't ended yet. Haha..

Things i could live without:

1. Unstable relationships

2. My grandma's passing away

3. My great-grandma's frail condition

Hmm... There's always the plus and minus to everything.. Oh well, i'm looking forward to what next year brings.

To aza: I hope you find a JC that you can get into soon

To bi: We'll get through a levels together =)

To cyn: Good luck with everything

P.S I'll get back to the both of you about our new year's eve dinner and everything.

Have happy new year!

Aza - Irony of $$$

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:01:20 GMT

So today I as working at Causeway Point, its a small Christmas fair, and for my Godmother so work was do-as-you-please.

I hate money. I hate how it restricts you. How without money you can't execute dreams or ideas, and the dreams will always be a dream and idea always an idea until someone who doesn't have fathomless pockets comes along and steals it away.

Today's complaint is about education:

As you all know, I'm scanning Singapore for a school that will accept me. I got rejected by Tampines, I found out through the online registration. I'm not sure if its because I don't have prelims, or its an outright rejection. But anyways, if not I'd try Serangoon, or even Meridian. So as I was working, I was talking to my co-vendor's daughter Pam. She's in Overseas Family School and we were discussing each other's education system. Well let me tell you guys, OUR EDUCATION ROUTE SUCKS! YOU HEAR?!
Do you know, Pam and I, we're the same age, but she gets to go to University -she's applying to NUS Arts & Social Science Faculty- next year. She also told me with side-note that she's not trying to sound condescending, that A' Levels standard if you were to switch it to her IB points (Max. points is 45), A levels can only reach a maximum of 35 points. She told me the A level Chemistry textbook cannot cover adequately all that she needs to study for her IB exams. By the way, Pam, also had time during her school year, to sit for her SATs this year. So not only is she more free, her examination qualifications are more impressive. Her school fees at OFS, is close to USD 11000 +/ year. So here I am wondering, do the rich really get it all? How about that debating show that was on Channel Five? The international schools beat our locals ones FLAT, even the branded Raffles students. Might I also remind you how much we, or rather you two (laura & bianca) are slogging , or will be slogging?

I just want to compile a list of what i'm unhappy about right now:

That i can't take a 5 months break away from Singapore's education system and come back with an assurance that I'm not public school destitute
That international schools seems to be easier and yet more effective than ours
That my parents wouldn't even hear about me taking A levels as a private candidate because the costs are too high and if I so much as disobey them and think of applying, my mother, MY MOTHER said "I'm out of the house" (think she's trying to exercise some form of authority over me by speaking like my father, but hello, its outright ridiculous, and i was thinking of working at the same time as studying to pay half or even most of it)
That i can't take A levels as a private candidate, have school at random hours on random days of a week
That I have to go through the stress of junior college because I can't afford to go to a private one

And my mother was just ranting on about why i'm suddenly so JC crazy and wasting everyone's time. Which is quite true really, i mean reading this entry must have taken about 10 minutes. But okay, i'm fickle. But really, whatever. I'm feeling really whatever.

bianca

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:48:20 GMT

gosh this year has been a remarkable year for me. It really has. So much good has come from this year, I don't even know where to start. I was so afraid at the beginning of the year because I was separate from all of you guys and making friends is always so so difficult. But, surprisingly it was really easy for me. Everything just fell into place from the start in sr and then cj. I've met so many amazing people this year. People who genuienly care for me and I honestly have to say they have made this year so easy for me to get through. You know aza, how you keep saying thatyou'd never expect me to befriends with the people i'm friends with. i took this quiz on facebook, yeah i know, facebook. It was what disney princess am i. I'm ARIEL. it said sth there which was very interesting that i have no preconceived biases against people. I think that is so true and that is really what has helped me so much this year. Along with God. He just helped me so so so much. You know i got a progress award, 200 bucks. haha. me? a good progress award, funny isn't it. anyways i'm writing this because now that the year is ending, i've been reflecting so so much and i'm so sad its ending. I hope next year is filled with equally the same amount of greatness. thank you guys for everything too.

PS: Christmas party at my place is around 730, so dress your best:)

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:12:46 GMT

I´ve lots to update on but I´ll give a full write-up once I´m back.

Hope everyone´s having a good time.

Veronika Decides to Die is coming out in cinemas.

To AZA: I love the idea about Thailand, wee. I´ll talk to my mum about it.
And I thought about the best theory of late to explain how you know you got an orgasm. And the the theory is that you´ll know it when you got, like I´ve always said. BUT I now have an analogy. You know as a young child, no one taught what it was to feel sad and happy. You just knew. Likewise with an orgasm.

Aza

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:44:09 GMT

I'm starting to dream again. I feel like how I felt before I left for India last year. The yearning for seeing more of this world, the strong urge to leave Singapore for a little while.
I was watching The Prince & I on HBO yesterday. The one with Julia stiles being some focused college student and then she meets the Prince of Denmark, except she doesn't know he's a prince, until its too late.. Yes, cliche. But wouldn't it be great to be living on your own in some college in America, with close friends, a cute dorm and everything? I want to go somewhere. Out of the Asia region. Just somewhere.

bianca

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:21:49 GMT

i just thought i'd let the two of you'll know that you'll are absolutely no help at all. i turn to you'll to help me and you'll give me this crap about singapore being so small and everything..haha..useless la you'll.haha

something really weird happened just now. Bryan called me and had a long chat with me about monique. he was asking all sorts of questions because he heard that she's cheating on him. God! I feel so bad for him. And I know what you'll are thinking monique's such an idiot and i think that too but i can understand her. Ok Ii'm gonna go call her now, see you all soon

Laura-

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 06:48:33 GMT

You guys are finally back, not that you guys were missed.. Haha.. kidding. By the way my keyboard screwed up and the whole row of number keys with the symbols aren't working so i can't put any exclamation marks.

By the way bianca, if you wanted to save your moisturizer you should have left it in your huge luggage. There's no restriction on the amount of liquid you check in, only the ones that you hand carry to the plane. And aza's right, we're in Singapore, what can you possibly do here that you haven't already done? Oh yes and about christmas.. haha.. i know you guys will kill me for this but i'm not sure i'll be able to get you guys something. My little pool of money is really very little. But i'll try and see what i can come up with. It's the thought that counts right? haha..

Anyways, my week hasn't been all that uneventful like you guys would have thought. I attended a wedding, my mum's cousin. My gosh, worse wedding ever. It was held at the York Hotel, some pathetic hotel tucked away in the corner. My mum refused to be seated with her mum, and siblings so we sat at the muslim table with aileen's parents and my malay aunty. The food was absolutely disgusting. Embarrassing standard for a hotel. The wedding was quite cheesy, the usual embarrassing photos of when they were kids and teengaers dating. Such a disappointment.. but oh well.. Oh and did i mention i wore a really simple but sexy black Victoria Secret's dress? Haha.. too bad i don't have picture.. Chinese customs are so money-oriented. Do you know that if you're invited to a chinese wedding you have to give ang pao regardless of whether you're going or not? Aunty rosy was complaining cause some guy she hasn't spoken to in years sent her whole office an invitation card but none of them knew him enough to want to go. He just sent them the cards, knowing full well that none of them would come, but still take their money anways since it's custom. How sly.

My dad's woman actually had a dog for 7 years that just died recently and on wednesday when we went out with him for dinner, he told us that he got new puppies. Two. And there're only 2 months old. Black and white, fluffy little things. So naturally i got excited and wanted to see them. So my dad brought us back to the place where they live. It was so strange, to be in their house. Since we were there, all of them locked themselves up in their room. Haha.. it's quite funny actually. And the puppies were the most adorable, lovable things ever. That's it i've decided, no babies for me. I'm gonna have dogs. Anyway, my dad is such a different person with the woman than when he was still with us. He willingly bought the 2 puppies for her birthday cause she liked them and it cost him 400 bucks each for the 2. She would never do things like that for my mum. And he'd even bother to bring their previous dog down for walks with her everyday, this is coming from someone who never paid attention to precious. I even saw him clean up the puppies' poo. He's just a completely different person than what i remember him to be. I guess it's like when you meet the person you're suppose to be with a little too late in life. I'm starting to accept his relationship with her, so strange coming from me. But my brother and i have already agreed not to say a word to her about it. Haha.. i dont think she'd appreciate it much.

I love Harry Potter. Haha.. Oh my gosh i just finished reading it. I loved it when Harry and Ginny kissed. Haha.. It's so funny imaging that they have kids. I hope they change the girl acting as ginny in the movie. She does not do the hot ginny in the book any justice. And Ron and Hermione married and with kids is just so weird. But i like the ending aza, what's wrong with it? I thought the twist about Snape and Dumbledore's death was good and i wanted Voldemort to die anyways.

Alright i'm gonna end here. I don't know why but my entries always seem to be so long. Haha..

Cheers,
Laura

P.S. Aza try what justin told me to do. Stay awake the whole night and the day after. By evening you should be able to sleep.

Aza- "unsleepable" [powderful english]

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:52:14 GMT

Bianca, New Zealand sounds amazing. And how terribly awful of them for confiscating your moisturising life-saver. Dumb terrorists =)

I just came back from work at Mox Bar, the place where I was the Door Hostess. It was pretty interesting. The experience. I was surprised to find myself so at ease. I think I've got good PR skills, haha. Something embarrassing happened though. I couldn't dance. It was something like how Cynthia felt that time when we had some party and she just wasn't in the mood, or didn't, or couldn't dance. Ah, yes Moniques costume party? That one. I couldn't dance with Justin. I was shy! Goodness. I felt like an idiot, like I knew he wanted to dance, but i kinda brought down the mood for him.

Bianca, ideas for Navin...mm... I DON"T KNOW. I mean, we're in Singapore. You eat, drink, shop, sight-see (what little we have) and blah blah blah. Hey, how about fort canning park for a simple sandwich picnic? Its quite lovely in the evening. Near city hall. Check it out?
And about your Xmas party? More details? Cause i was thinking of a simple pizza party gift exchange at your place at the rooftop. We've never actually hung out at your rooftop before.

I wonder what you've been doing Laura. Homework? haha, or have you started on Harry yet? Hope you have, then you'll feel the pang of despair as it comes to a close, and depression sets in, and you'll be like "WHAT?!?! THATS IT?!!"

Cyn, you're definitely having a blast there. Don't forget Singapore and do reply about the business idea. Oh! And have i mentioned that you'd love the Thai Street food? I thought only of you while eating.

I can't sleep. I'm feeling a little dejected really. You see, I just went browsing through Friendster, and looking at your profiles just sends a spirit of nostalgia. I can't do without the three of you, I really can't. We've been together too long, for me to not feel like something's missing. Its six am, i haven't slept. I need to. I will try.

Goodnight all.

love
aza wee sile

Bianca

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:06:04 GMT

honestly i completely forgot about the blog idea until laura updated me on the fact that there were already entries. anyhow i'm back from new zealand, actually was back on the 2nd late night. Its an amazing place. the natural beauty is wow. i was staying in a placa where on one side of me were snow peaked mountains and on the other side of me was the bluest ocean i;ve ever seen. it was so beautiful and i decided for both navin and myself, if our hawaian wedding on a cliff doesn't take place, new zealand would be our nezxt choice:) It got rather lonely though after a while cuz all shops close at 4 and its bloody bright till like 930 in the night so yeah. and the shopping was so disappointing, so freakin expensive. BUT there was a shoe factory that was outstanding, i got HOT HOT HOT red shoes and three other pairs. that was really good, made my holiday. I realised i'm such a girl, i need girlie things when i'm on holiday, after a while the adventurous spirit runs out. OH OH and you know the idiots at the singapore airport threw pout my OIL of OLAY MOISTURIZER AZA!! It was in my hand luggage. I was so upset.haha Overall it was a really good holiday and i've come back well rested.

Saturday's navin's birthday and i'm at a loss at what to do. we're going out to dinner so i will be joinin you two for the flea market, but i wanna make it a special day for him and i just can't think of much. Presents are already sorta settled so please i need help. GIVE Me IDEAS BEFORE THE 8TH of DEC!!!! oh the other day he and I were at east coast and we were just walking, talking, minding our own business when guess who whizzes past on a bike?? MUNIRAH. For those who are cluless as to who this idiot is, it's navin's ex girlfriend, well sort of anyhow. I tell you I detest her. She manages to push my buttons when i dont even know her. She's so hot and that fact pisses me off the most. Am I really that insecure a person? haha because for the longest time i always thought i was rather secrue but apparently not. haha oh well.

i can't wait for christmas, party at my house , cyn you should be here but i'm sure you'll hvae a blast in portugal. How was school hunting in London? alright well i'm off to figure out facebook:)

love you all

Aza - nocturnal strokes of genius

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:06:38 GMT

Okay, though this entry is mainly for Miss Yap, the rest may take a peep inside my ingenius mind, and nod in unison that I really belong in Hwa Chong.

I"M BACK! With gifts for everyone. Small gifts, but gifts nonetheless. Anyhow, the story goes like this

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so Aza Wee was lying in the bed in her decent BUT cheapo Bangkok Hotel room (SD 24 / per night), tossing and turning, unable to sleep due to her usual pre-sleeping habits not being fulfilled (like talking late into the night), she had a sudden stroke of genius! Though it came at a rather slow pace, it came!

CYNTHIA YAP!!! I"VE FOUND OUR SOURCE FOR OUR ONLINE CLOTHING BUSINESS!! DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYING?!?! WE DON"T HAVE TO GO ALL THE WAY TO BLOODY HONGKONG!! ITS JUST 2HRS AWAY FROM OUR SUNNY ISLAND AND THE HONEY POT IS CALLED THAILAND!!

Alright, just some details.

Airplane Ticket: [My father hooked a deal on Tiger Airways; SD 8.50 per ticket but in the end, including airport tax it amounts to about SD 100+]

Accommodation Rates: [We stayed in the Residence Rajtaevee, SD 24 / per night inclusive of breakfast, which is in the central Bangkok area and highly accessible to the night markets, fairs, malls etc]

Approximate Clothing/Accessory prices:

Alongside-street vendors - 100 Baht (approx. SD 4) for "Junk Food"-like Tees, decent tops, linen shorts, etc
Chat-tu-chaak - 100 - 140 Bah (approx. SD 4) for creative design Tees, dresses, tops, etc (if we buy in bulk, its much cheaper)

Jewellry - [I'm not certain of the price, but my Aunt makes jewelry in her spare time which is selling well in my Godma's shop "Sister's dream" and she has contacts for jewelry in Hongkong]
Knick-knaacks (earring holders, candles, etc) - I can easily get some from my Mother's shop that would appeal to the younger crowd

ROUGH ESTIMATION FOR EXPENDITURE ON OUR BUSINESS TRIP TO THAILAND (FOUR DAYS)

Airplane Ticket: SD 160
Accommodation: SD 24 x 4 = SD 96
F&B: SD 10 x 4 = SD 40
Transport = [our hotel is really in highly accessible location, walking is not an issue] SD 10 x 4 = SD 40
Investment capital: SD 400 -SD 500
Miscellaneous: SD 20 x 4 = SD 80

TOTAL: $866

Cyn, I know it seems like an awful lot of money, but you've seen how the candypulp, indiesin,ohgoodnessgolly and all of them do it and they seem to be cashing in. The prices for the stuff in Thailand can really work to our advantage. The only obstacle that would be in our way is gaining our parents permission, but I don't think it'd be much of a problem for me, because I just came back from Thailand and I'm sure my parents trust me enough to handle myself there. The website template wouldn't be too much of an issue, and i was thinking for every article of clothing, you could do that fashion-designer like sketch of the outfit, we model it ourselves (occasionally hire models) and yeah. We'd be rolling. The only thing is that we would have to continuously stock up, which can be done over the weekends, a short trip to Thailand. I don't know, it seems like a far-fetched dream, but I want to make it happen. Tell me how you feel about it really soon alright?

love
Aza

Far, far away.

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:11:44 GMT

Dear three,

I'm about done with my packing, (besides toiletries - always the last thing to go.) My flight's at midnight.

Okay I've been staring at the screen for 5min thinking of what to write.

Sidetrack- Nicole (my cousin) is coming down to Singapore to look at La Salle and NAFA. She may start her course next year. :) Something to look forward to.

Besides that, I've been hooked on Archie comics again. HA HA. I know I know, WHAT? Nic gave me 6 books for the flight and I've finished all of them. They're addictive like Burger King's $1.95 breakfast meal. Mmm. I'll redeem myself once I'm in Portugal. I'm going to start on War and Peace.

Alright then, Merry Christmas to everyone, and make the most of the holidays (besides shopping and manicures).

Love,
Cynthia

P.S. I know where you read about the flea market, Wee. Have fun raking through Mallory's closet ;)

Aza - postscripts

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:19:05 GMT

WHATS WRONG WITH ME? I write like a Bimbo novel author. I'm upset.

Oh, Postscript to Laura, Bianca: SHALL WE GO TO THE LIME FLEA MARKET ON 8th DEC??? i don't have church on that day.

Aza - zoo, amongst other things

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:07:57 GMT

It was zoo day for me today. Early celebration of Justin's birthday and I had decided to lug Abby along. Traveling time was a real test of patience, and to top things off, it was raining by the time we got to Ang Mo Kio station. I was bummed. I know it's his birthday and all, but i was BUMMED. In the end, things worked out, after pacing around and much contemplation, we decided to heck it all and head to the zoo anyways. God is kind =) the weather was chilly, sky was cloudy. I walked around without a single bead of perspiration. I was happy the whole day.

So Cyn, I've thought about what you said about Brandon (Laura: the guy who had a little thing for her, vice versa, in chinese tuition). How he manages to evoke memories, feelings... I think that there isn't closure. Yeah, closure's the word. Like there wasn't a proper ending to the relationship you two shared. You two did not get together, you two didn't have a reason to hate each other. It just stopped. Sama Sama for Mathew Kang, the wretched one. How he manages to unhinge me is beyond me. I saw him outside church the other day, jogging along the beach path, and I'm spineless, knees weak, heart throbbing. I completely lost my bearings.Back to Brandon, he really is a great guy. Loads of issues but, a great friend, one of those happy people who make you feel happy once you're in their company.

Justin was so different. The feelings, the rushing of emotion/passion/blah blah blah, came later. I had to be patient about them. BUT NOW, I'm crazy about him. We're complete opposites, and yet so similar. Silly boy is pressured by my tan skin, took my Garnier Self-Suntanning lotion.

Here's a little comparing:

I'm off to Thailand tomorow, be back on Monday Night. You guys heard about the dragon boaters in Thailand? Freak accident. Anyhow, TAKE CARE LAURA =) SEE YOU SOON CYNTHIA =) NOT LEAVING ANYTHING FOR BIANCA CAUSE SHE PROBABLY HASN"T READ THIS BLOG YET

An Unlikely Friend -Laura

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:51:24 GMT

Thursday proved to be one of the most interesting CIP activity i have ever done. There were a group of us that signed up for it and we had our briefing on Monday.

Aza, Cyn, i'm not sure of you guys noticed, but the block next to the street soccer court has this little office at the void deck. It's actually a day care centre set up by SAMH (Singapore's Association of Mental Health) to look after people who are recovering from mental illnesses, mainly schizophrenia, mood disorder and OCD. These people are actually rather stable, but because of the lack of education, some of them never received treatment until at a later stage of the illness. Because of that, their symptoms are quite bad so they're kept at home and they become a little mentally retarded. They lose some of their functions like communicating outside their home, getting around the Singapore, etc. This centre plans programme that target specifically for each patient to recover the functions they have lost.

So on thursday, my 2 friends and i were split into the three groups as leaders. I was really apprehensive, you guys know i can't really make conversation especially with people i just met and furthermore i was alone. But it actually turned out alright. Like cyn who found out she can do presentations, i've found out i'm quite sociable. So anyway, we brought them to Sentosa to do a little treasure hunt. Really simple stuff cause they're within their 30s to 60s. There was this really vocal guy, intelligent man, wouldn't stop talking to me. He was telling me how he was in ACS, ACJC, went on to work in the military which caused him his health. But there was this other lady i was in charge of too. She's a malay lady, late 40s. And throughout the whole of thursday, we became friends. She started getting attached to me, like if she sat down i had to be with her and she'd walk with me in front as i lead the rest of the group. She's a really nice lady, really friendly, i hope she gets well soon.

We had to take public transport to and fro Sentosa, and when we coming back, it was already 5 plus. The people are on regular medication that follows a timetable and the medication was wearing out for one of the men in my group. I have a feeling he suffers from schizophrenia because the imbalanced chemicals in the brain causes muscle twitches and hallucinations. We were in the train and this guy started convulsing. It didn't help that the train was packed and he already didn't look normal cause his muscles were a little contorted. So when he stared convulsing, everybody in the train started moving away from him like he had a contagious disease. It's terrible. Their reaction was so repulsive. He was trying to control it, tucking his arms under him so he wont disturb the person he was sitting next to. But people in the train couldn't see that. They couldn't see that he can't help it, can't control it and that he doesn't mean to harm anyone.

These people are perfectly harmless and just trying to return back to normal. This CIP made me really sensitive to people who are suffering like this and i'd hate to see anyone of them treated like that. It's already bad enough that they spent their lives shut up in the house and when we try to bring them out and have people react towards them like that, it does hinder improvement cause they think the public hates them. So in future if you guys see people like them, dont shun away.

Cheers,
Laura

P.S I think the layout is alright, although the pictures can't really be seen much.

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:51:39 GMT

This is the third time I've changed it. Enough now. Any objections, you may amend it.

Love,
Cynthia

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:12:05 GMT

I thought I'd explain a little about the films at the side. They're actually from the film Andy Warhol's Trash. Just a teeny bit of information in case you didn't already know who Andy Warhol is. He's a famous artist of pop art in the 1960s. Comments on the layout?

Here are a few of his well-known creations.

CYN

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:46:16 GMT

I couldn't help but laugh when I typed the password in. Aza, one movie you should not watch or at least not recommend children to watch is The Golden Compass. It's atheist. Go research on it when you have the time.

My brother's confirmation was just on Sunday and it was the most ceremonial confirmation mass I went to. I mean it was actually a somber event and the archbishop even sang a blessing for them. We had a simple dinner with my uncle and aunt and her sister, a down-syndrome woman but so hilarious whenever she talks. Here comes the yummy bit, I've got a delicious recipe for an apple crumble, which is perfect for Christmas.

Filling:
8 green apples, peeled and cored and sliced
2-3 teaspns cinnamon powder
4 tablespns sugar

Put the ingredients in a saucepan, then put it to boil. Always remember to stir to avoid the sugar from burning. (I’m sure everyone remembers the Chemistry experiment)
Once the apples begin to soften, turn the fire off and place the mix onto a tray..

Crumble:
2 tablespns sugar
2 cups plain flour
125g butter

Crumble the mix with hands and pour the crumble over the filling.

Pre-set the oven to 220°C with fan.
Then, put the dessert in for 20mins. Don’t forget to keep an eye on it (my oven does it in 10mins- but my oven’s a little senile)!

And voila! You have your apple crumble. Bon Appetit!

I found out something about my mother last week. She was offered a scholarship to do her PhD, which she turned down to marry my father. !!! I didn’t know what to say when I found out. She had it all prepared for her. An offer to the University of California, with a professor enthusiastic about mentoring her and she threw it away for love! Sometimes, I wonder. How many times have we put aside things that matter to us? Inevitably, we lose a little of ourselves. Is it worth it?

P.S. What do you think of the layout? I'm not quite fond of the picture but it's all I could find for now at this late hour. Let me know what you think, I'll make amendments.
Love.

First on the list. - Aza

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:03:08 GMT

I was just thinking about what i put in the "about me" section of this blog. I said I was filling it up for the benefit of Navin, Justin, Nic and Lisa. But, I just realised that, hey, I don't think i want Justin reading whatever I'm going to complain about him. So a consensus people, would you like your counterparts to read this too? and whatever we write that has to do with them, we could lock the entry or something. OR would you rather this blog be for our eyes and solely our eyes alone?

I got a job. Yes another one. A friend of mine is throwing a party, and needed a bouncer/door person, and Justin got the job since he wants the extra cash. Anyhow, it so happens, a female bouncer/door person is needed as well, so i volunteered, naturally. I'm called the "Door Bitch". I can't imagine turning away people below 18, or people without invitations. They might spit on me or something, especially since I don't look too tough. Haha.

My mother let her disappointment show though when I told her about this one night job. She feels I'm doing nothing with my life. She worries about me not wanting or feeling the urgency to return to my education. I wish she knew I that I know better than that. She thinks i might spend the rest of my life, without a certificate to my name, and doing odd jobs here and there. But i spoke to her, and we're good.

Life has been hectic. Its camp meetings after camp meetings after camp meetings. A lot of planning. Its good fun though.

Oh by the way, my holiday to Thailand is on the 26th Nov to 3rd Dec. Then i have Church Camp till 5th Dec. And Cyn, tell Nic that the concert is on the 6th Dec. Will be a blast.

Anyone seen Beowolf yet? Or any good movies?

Yours faithfully,
AZA WEE