Monday, July 30, 2007
Nothing Left to Lose
Mat Kearney - Nothing Left To Lose lyrics
Phew! Finally! After weeks of wondering whose song is it that's being played on Grey's Anatomy trailer on TV3...got the answer now yippeee :)
And here's another of my current fave..
Thirsty Merc - 20 Good Reasons
Helps that this one's being played to death on the ray-d-O. I'll get over it in no time.
Friday, July 20, 2007
LIKE
"What word makes you cringe? Like. I think there should be little electric-shock things put in people's bodies, and every time they say it inappropriately, they get electrocuted"
(Rufus Wainwright, Jane July 2007)
More than half of the girls (and come to think of it, guys too) doing BCS is guilty of saying 'like'.
'Like' is peppered throughout their conversations, as if the word somehow connects sentences.
Like I went to OZ to ski.
Like I don't wanna go to like the concert and like..
I like, said to him, like hey..
Rufus' idea doesn't sound too bad. Especially when you're in the lift having to listen to a group of wannabes and their 'likes'.
MEOW!
Currently reading: White Teeth
(Rufus Wainwright, Jane July 2007)
More than half of the girls (and come to think of it, guys too) doing BCS is guilty of saying 'like'.
'Like' is peppered throughout their conversations, as if the word somehow connects sentences.
Like I went to OZ to ski.
Like I don't wanna go to like the concert and like..
I like, said to him, like hey..
Rufus' idea doesn't sound too bad. Especially when you're in the lift having to listen to a group of wannabes and their 'likes'.
MEOW!
Currently reading: White Teeth
Saturday, July 14, 2007
How I Survived Friday the 13th
Ah another Friday the 13th has passed us by. And despite much paranoia about going up the Sky Tower (what about the storm? what about that car parked near the entrance? what about the lift?rotating restaurant? whaddaya mean rotating????) nothing bad happened. To me anyway.
So in order to avoid bad luck yesterday, these are some of the things that I did.
No.1 Start my day right
How you start off your day is mighty important. I didn't wanna sleep in till 4 like I've been doing for the last couple of days (I woke up hating the world), so before I went to bed the nite before, I drew the curtains apart. The idea is that when my alarm goes off at 12pm, the sunlight would...force me to climb out of bed and get me hyped up about LIFE.
No.2 Choose reliable food courts
To avoid spending hard earned money on crappy food, choose a place where you know; good food will be served. When Syaf suggested lunch (good thing I woke up early else I wouldn't realise I had received the sms), I immediately thought of Food Alley. Better to stay safe than sorry, it was Friday the 13th after all, and I didn't wanna have to finish off some icky noodles and whatnots in an unknown restaurant.
Food Alley. Best Food Court in Auckland.
No.3 Avoid work
On my way to see BlackBook, I stoppped by DD to get me some munchkins, and boy am I glad I wasn't working! Apparently, yesterday was one of those days where customers are extra whiny. And also one of those days where everybody feels like they wanna have a donut. But they feel guilty about having one because weighing scales haven't been too kind to them. I don't know why there's this need to justify buying a donut to us, after all, it's not like we CARE.
"Oh I really shouldn't have one..(pats tummy), hahah, but I just feel a lil bit naughty, and I haven't had donuts here before...now let's see...what shall I have...."
They will then proceed to spend about 5 minutes deciding on what kind of donuts they would like.
"Heheh. I really don't know what I want..."
Yesterday was one of those days where you smile politely through gritted teeth, get their donuts, charge them, and as soon as they're out of sight start crying out "Dear god, what have I done to deserve this?". That or you bitch about them to anyone who's willing to listen just so you don't turn stark raving mad.
Of course, these kinda days happen occasionally, but on Friday the 13th? It just feels extra...emotionally challenging.
So while my colleagues were 'serving' customers yesterday, I watched a fairly good movie at the Civic. How nice.
No.4 Stay away from clumsy waiters
As we were shown to our seats at the Orbit (restaurant up Sky Tower), I decided to stay away from where the waiters would be walking back and forth with a tray full of drinks and dirty plates. Excellent decision I must say, as 20 minutes in, a waiter spilled all but 2 drinks off his tray (I suspect the waiter had gotten a little pening, since the restaurant rotates...In fact I'm getting a lil' fening myself right now...)
Someone at our table got the sleeves of his jacket wet. And so someone's gonna smell like an alcoholic for a few days.
Still, Friday the 13th managed to sprinkle some bad luck on us. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived, so we had to go down to the Observatory Deck (which means going up and down the damn lift way more than I intended). We then had to wait for almost an hour for the food to arrive. No fear though, as Anne had brought along each of us a party pack! So while we waited for our food to arrive, we nibbled on some lollies and chocs she had no doubt painstakingly pepared for us. Thanks Anne!
And to birthday girl Shireen, Happy Belated Birthday! Your present coming soon, me think...
Pretty much this week has been my only holiday, from uni AND from work. I took 5 days off because I'd volunteered for the international students orientation, which was fun. Those 2 days helping out the new students really made me feel connected to AUT. Guess I'll be volunteering again...
Pity I didn't take any other shots, I'd brought my camera along, but somehow I forgot it was in my bag...
Wednesday night we had dinner with Kate as she was leaving NZ. I can't say I like the Ramen at Mentatz, somehow not as good as its hyped up to be...Bit salty..Then we head over to Brooklyn, and it was odd that they serve their mochacinnos in a clear glass instead of the normal cup. But hey, coffee's still coffee right?
Thursday, I decided to head over to Newmarket for a lil' retail therapy...Oooo feeling good babeh....Managed to get my dose of Bling earrings (Bling over at Vulcan Lane has been closed down. The world is hell bent in driving me insane).
On the way back from Newmarket, I encountered something I haven't seen in a very long time.
Traffic jam.
The trip from Newmarket to Wellesley Street took almost an hour. My butt was aching. And yeah watching the new Simpsons Movie trailer first time round on the bus' TV was funny, but over and over again? Without sound? I don't think so.
Then I watched Harry Potter in IMAX with Shireen and co.OOOOOOO I heart 3D glasses!!!!
Heh, you could hardly see my nose. Or face. As I was so jakun...taking pix with my cam, I didn't notice that my popcorn had spilled all over the floor. That's like 3/4 of my popcorn. Gone. Just like that. Caramel popcorn some more. Thank god movie was 'entertaining'. I'm beginning to think Sirius has been having some dark thoughts about Harry. Some very dark thoughts....
Oh well, uni here I come!!!
So in order to avoid bad luck yesterday, these are some of the things that I did.
No.1 Start my day right
How you start off your day is mighty important. I didn't wanna sleep in till 4 like I've been doing for the last couple of days (I woke up hating the world), so before I went to bed the nite before, I drew the curtains apart. The idea is that when my alarm goes off at 12pm, the sunlight would...force me to climb out of bed and get me hyped up about LIFE.
No.2 Choose reliable food courts
To avoid spending hard earned money on crappy food, choose a place where you know; good food will be served. When Syaf suggested lunch (good thing I woke up early else I wouldn't realise I had received the sms), I immediately thought of Food Alley. Better to stay safe than sorry, it was Friday the 13th after all, and I didn't wanna have to finish off some icky noodles and whatnots in an unknown restaurant.
Food Alley. Best Food Court in Auckland.
No.3 Avoid work
On my way to see BlackBook, I stoppped by DD to get me some munchkins, and boy am I glad I wasn't working! Apparently, yesterday was one of those days where customers are extra whiny. And also one of those days where everybody feels like they wanna have a donut. But they feel guilty about having one because weighing scales haven't been too kind to them. I don't know why there's this need to justify buying a donut to us, after all, it's not like we CARE.
"Oh I really shouldn't have one..(pats tummy), hahah, but I just feel a lil bit naughty, and I haven't had donuts here before...now let's see...what shall I have...."
They will then proceed to spend about 5 minutes deciding on what kind of donuts they would like.
"Heheh. I really don't know what I want..."
Yesterday was one of those days where you smile politely through gritted teeth, get their donuts, charge them, and as soon as they're out of sight start crying out "Dear god, what have I done to deserve this?". That or you bitch about them to anyone who's willing to listen just so you don't turn stark raving mad.
Of course, these kinda days happen occasionally, but on Friday the 13th? It just feels extra...emotionally challenging.
So while my colleagues were 'serving' customers yesterday, I watched a fairly good movie at the Civic. How nice.
No.4 Stay away from clumsy waiters
As we were shown to our seats at the Orbit (restaurant up Sky Tower), I decided to stay away from where the waiters would be walking back and forth with a tray full of drinks and dirty plates. Excellent decision I must say, as 20 minutes in, a waiter spilled all but 2 drinks off his tray (I suspect the waiter had gotten a little pening, since the restaurant rotates...In fact I'm getting a lil' fening myself right now...)
Someone at our table got the sleeves of his jacket wet. And so someone's gonna smell like an alcoholic for a few days.
Still, Friday the 13th managed to sprinkle some bad luck on us. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived, so we had to go down to the Observatory Deck (which means going up and down the damn lift way more than I intended). We then had to wait for almost an hour for the food to arrive. No fear though, as Anne had brought along each of us a party pack! So while we waited for our food to arrive, we nibbled on some lollies and chocs she had no doubt painstakingly pepared for us. Thanks Anne!
And to birthday girl Shireen, Happy Belated Birthday! Your present coming soon, me think...
Pretty much this week has been my only holiday, from uni AND from work. I took 5 days off because I'd volunteered for the international students orientation, which was fun. Those 2 days helping out the new students really made me feel connected to AUT. Guess I'll be volunteering again...
Pity I didn't take any other shots, I'd brought my camera along, but somehow I forgot it was in my bag...
Wednesday night we had dinner with Kate as she was leaving NZ. I can't say I like the Ramen at Mentatz, somehow not as good as its hyped up to be...Bit salty..Then we head over to Brooklyn, and it was odd that they serve their mochacinnos in a clear glass instead of the normal cup. But hey, coffee's still coffee right?
Thursday, I decided to head over to Newmarket for a lil' retail therapy...Oooo feeling good babeh....Managed to get my dose of Bling earrings (Bling over at Vulcan Lane has been closed down. The world is hell bent in driving me insane).
On the way back from Newmarket, I encountered something I haven't seen in a very long time.
Traffic jam.
The trip from Newmarket to Wellesley Street took almost an hour. My butt was aching. And yeah watching the new Simpsons Movie trailer first time round on the bus' TV was funny, but over and over again? Without sound? I don't think so.
Then I watched Harry Potter in IMAX with Shireen and co.OOOOOOO I heart 3D glasses!!!!
Heh, you could hardly see my nose. Or face. As I was so jakun...taking pix with my cam, I didn't notice that my popcorn had spilled all over the floor. That's like 3/4 of my popcorn. Gone. Just like that. Caramel popcorn some more. Thank god movie was 'entertaining'. I'm beginning to think Sirius has been having some dark thoughts about Harry. Some very dark thoughts....
Oh well, uni here I come!!!
Sunday, July 8, 2007
One more week...
Weather's been nice today, for a change.
I've been working from Friday, and I'm looking forward to having some days off starting from tomorrow, yey!
I'm super excited about the film fest that's coming to town and spending some btime with friends before uni starts..again.
Yesterday saw Paul Henry passing by DD with his daughter, I think. And tonight, saw David Farrier on KRd as I was going home. So tempted to say, "OOOO....THIS WEEK ON THE INTERNET!!!" Heheh.
Wonder which TV personality I'm going to meet next...Ms Brown? I'll whip out my cam for that!
Currently reading: A spot of Bother
I've been working from Friday, and I'm looking forward to having some days off starting from tomorrow, yey!
I'm super excited about the film fest that's coming to town and spending some btime with friends before uni starts..again.
Yesterday saw Paul Henry passing by DD with his daughter, I think. And tonight, saw David Farrier on KRd as I was going home. So tempted to say, "OOOO....THIS WEEK ON THE INTERNET!!!" Heheh.
Wonder which TV personality I'm going to meet next...Ms Brown? I'll whip out my cam for that!
Currently reading: A spot of Bother
Monday, July 2, 2007
Welcome Mrs.Winter...NOT!
The weather's been pretty horrible. In Auckland nowadays, you've got 2 choices.
a-Wet and humid day or
b-Dry and effin' cold day (usually with VERY strong wind)
Either way, forget about turning to your destination (i.e parties, dinner, movies) looking fab.
It's the holidays now, and instead of going off on a trip with friends, I'm stuck here in Auckie, either catching some much needed sleep, watching my fave TV shows (I've decided. SUNDAY is the hottest nite now. Starting with the Simpsons, then My Name is Earl then CSI then Jericho. WOOT!), or working.
In between that routine, I eat lotsa chocs, drink lotsa mochachinnos and watch DVDs.
I'm planning to have a DVD library. I've bought 8 so far in a matter of...less than 3 weeks. Damn JBHifi... I figure, DVDs are much lighter to bring back home than books. Hehe.
So it was a relief when Ginny suggested dinner at her place. A break from the usual stuff. Menu? Steamboat. Oh YUM! So good on a cold night...Brrrr...
Then on Saturday, Yohei decided to have lunch on his birthday (followed by partayyyy, but I had to work). I was looking forward for that plate of fried crabs I was eyeing on my last visit, but alas, it wasn't a crowd favourite. It's been taken off the menu. Tis sad.
And we forgot to order ice-cream balls. Ohhhh double sadness..... Nasib baik Yohei bayar.
New section of me blog. Toilet review! Idea taken from Aut's student magazine, and since I go into lotsa public toilet (for erm touch-ups), I've decided to occassionally review 'em.
First up,
The Ascott, Auckland
Someone's friend was staying at the ever exclusive hotel, and I went into it's lobby restroom. Well, not actually in the lobby area. The restrooms are located near the conference room, I think, and you gotta go down a flight of stairs. It's a bit hidden.
As expected, nicely designed. Very clean. Water taps are way cool. But thing is, the taps are too wide, and too near the bowl rim. Which equates to...wet sink counter.
From the outside Ascott looks so posh, I half expected someone to open the toilet door for me, and hand me towels to wipe my hands dry.
Last Sunday my mom turned 57. How time flies....HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA!!Love you lots and lots!
You dapat 2 handbags? Ni yang jealous nih...
Current fave song-Your Love Alone is Not Enough
a-Wet and humid day or
b-Dry and effin' cold day (usually with VERY strong wind)
Either way, forget about turning to your destination (i.e parties, dinner, movies) looking fab.
It's the holidays now, and instead of going off on a trip with friends, I'm stuck here in Auckie, either catching some much needed sleep, watching my fave TV shows (I've decided. SUNDAY is the hottest nite now. Starting with the Simpsons, then My Name is Earl then CSI then Jericho. WOOT!), or working.
In between that routine, I eat lotsa chocs, drink lotsa mochachinnos and watch DVDs.
I'm planning to have a DVD library. I've bought 8 so far in a matter of...less than 3 weeks. Damn JBHifi... I figure, DVDs are much lighter to bring back home than books. Hehe.
So it was a relief when Ginny suggested dinner at her place. A break from the usual stuff. Menu? Steamboat. Oh YUM! So good on a cold night...Brrrr...
Then on Saturday, Yohei decided to have lunch on his birthday (followed by partayyyy, but I had to work). I was looking forward for that plate of fried crabs I was eyeing on my last visit, but alas, it wasn't a crowd favourite. It's been taken off the menu. Tis sad.
And we forgot to order ice-cream balls. Ohhhh double sadness..... Nasib baik Yohei bayar.
New section of me blog. Toilet review! Idea taken from Aut's student magazine, and since I go into lotsa public toilet (for erm touch-ups), I've decided to occassionally review 'em.
First up,
The Ascott, Auckland
Someone's friend was staying at the ever exclusive hotel, and I went into it's lobby restroom. Well, not actually in the lobby area. The restrooms are located near the conference room, I think, and you gotta go down a flight of stairs. It's a bit hidden.
As expected, nicely designed. Very clean. Water taps are way cool. But thing is, the taps are too wide, and too near the bowl rim. Which equates to...wet sink counter.
From the outside Ascott looks so posh, I half expected someone to open the toilet door for me, and hand me towels to wipe my hands dry.
Last Sunday my mom turned 57. How time flies....HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA!!Love you lots and lots!
You dapat 2 handbags? Ni yang jealous nih...
Current fave song-Your Love Alone is Not Enough
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