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Monday, June 30, 2008

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:17:05 GMT

Scrogen.

1.	scrogen
	a mixture of nuts, lollies, dried fruit and other items of food that you take with you when you go hiking. It is an energy mix.

It's been a while.

Such a long while that I struggle to remember the font I used. Bodoni? Courier?

I'll settle with Georgia since I'm currently crazy about Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind".

Just came back from my pENG road trip (Warnambool-Grampians-Castle"Nice town.Nice people" maine ) ! Too many words to describe the amount of crazy-whacko-you-have-to-be-there-to-fully-comprehend fun that we had!

A couple of highlights before I forget :

- Sleeping through a storm in Warnambool with Team Sexy

- Hiking up Mount Staypleton

- Playing Big2 and eating scrogen up in the clouds (near the peak of Mt Staypleton with the other non-daredevils not willing to risk our lives for a "good view" )

- Making Mars-coated S'mores

- Playing UNO cards (Aussie and M'sian style hahah) in Castlemaine

- The hours of belting out Britney and Timbaland tunes in the Team Sexy van.

- Playing Taboo in Nunchuk.

- Being taken care of in Warnambool when I was feeling feverish. ( Must remember how Min told Pat he was going to drive me around to help me sleep better as an excuse to let me drive around in the Trajet. Heehee.)

- Antique shop in Castlemaine! Someday I'll get my hands on that vintage Bob Marley plate.

Random thoughts:

Must use fluffy grey robe more often. Very comfy.

Nose is still troubling me.

Second day of WeightLoss4Idiots diet. Fruits only. Going crazy! At least I'm back to pre-road trip weight.

Kung Fu Panda with pENG tomorrow after Road-Trip-Photo-Swapping session at my place! I want Happy Cup! Must make sure Jeanniebear is going.

Krissy and Harriet's birthday in approx a weeeeek!

Must not get hooked to steaming hot Lipton tea.

Earl Grey Tea tastes foul.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:14:43 GMT

In Che Che's office now. It's a cloudy day today. Hope it doesn't rain.

Off to meet Stu at Flinders in 12 minutes.

Baddy with pEng tomorrow morning! Yayyy. I miss them. I have no movies to bring to our cook-off/movies night at dingus's place on Saturday. Thought of making my mango pudding. Hmmm have to go dig up the recipe.

Leadership dinner was pretty fun on Friday. Getting there and getting back wasn't the most enjoyable experience. The train broke down halfway to Glen Iris, and we had to climb down the step ladder of the train (it was pretty high up!) and walk on rocks! Luckily Tian and I brought flats.

Convo to remember

Milinda: Tim, we might need to carry Vanessa off the train.

Tim : Hey, I don't usually ask this. But how much do you weigh? Just so I know how much to prepare for.

Btw, I climbed off the train all by myself perfectly well thank you very much. Sure there was a little stumble and I almost fell but the point is that I didn't need a piggyback ride hahah.

Would have been fun though.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:06:03 GMT

AND I'M FREEEEEEE

For the next three and a half months.

Oh holidays. How I love thee.

Been on Facebook since 2am.

Yes, I've fallen into the bandwagon. ARGGHHHH THE SHAMEEE.*covers face*

Nah not really, it's SUPER FUN!

It's 6.36am now though.

So THIS is why people say it's addictive.

Will be going for my jog in half an hour!

YAYYYYY I've missed having all the time in the world to do all my random things during my unearthly hours.

Most recent happenings:

Right after Structures, my last paper whoopdeedooo!, the PEng group went down to Brighton Beach for some beach volleyball, beach cricket, sand-castling, swimming, frisbee-ing, cartwheeling, and a whole lotta fun!!!

And I bought 3 awesome books for 25cents EACH at the Monash Library's second-hand book trolley.

YAYYYY Both of them are hard covers and one of them has the awesomest cover EVER! So pretty *goggle-eyed* Can't wait to immerse myself in them. Thanks Quyen for telling me 'bout it!

I know a certain Starbucks employee that would be a teeny tiny bit jealous. *cough*Neng*cough*

Okay time for my jog! Today's plan?

Tiramisu and shopping.

I'm so happy I could cry.

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:50:20 GMT

Time theft

In an hour and twenty minutes it'll be daylight savings.

It goes like this...

1.58am...1.59am...3.00am

The only instance where the world's mathematical sequence makes no sense.

Great. Dahlah everyone's running out of time trying to cram for exams.

Oh well. Just don't forget to adjust watches, mobiles, clocks, iPods etc etc Melburnians.

Especially if you have an exam on Monday!

I don't think the examination board will accept "Forgot to adjust my watch to daylight savings *cue: sheepish grin* " as an excuse for being late.

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:07:59 GMT

Camouflage is so last season

Since I'm no where near a Study Mood cloud, I might as well get all these thoughts out of my head.

These past few days has gotten me thinking, how far would you go for a guy?

They say there's a fine line between fighting for what you want and plain ol' Desperado-Ville.

Then how come they don't teach us these things in school? How for the life of us, will we ever know when too much is too much without a meter of some sort? When we play coy, we get the feeling that you're backing out because you don't feel our interest. Then we feel bad ie. "Shit. I should have (insert what we would have done if we listened to our heart) instead of (insert what we ACTUALLY did by listening to our head) ". So when we do decide to reciprocate, all of a sudden you've lost all ability to respond.

Have guys really lost that drool-worthy I-will-go-all-out-for-a-girl persistence? What happened to those days where the males would trek across mountains, swim across oceans (fine these days we fly but you get what I'm saying), fight dragons (or opposing parents) just to get to the girl they love?

Before the label Boy-Basher is forever imposed on me , no I don't think that the the aforementioned male species are extinct. I think it's in every guy out there! You don't know it, but as smashing as you may look in an outfit or as big your bulging biceps may be, all every girl wants in her guy is plain and simple.

100% commitment

A promise that we will remain the only girl in your heart and that you will protect us with whatever strength you can muster.

In return, you get our hearts. And that, as my chimui's mum once said, is the most invaluable thing a girl can give. Why you ask?

Because we can't take it back! Once we've given it , you either take care and preserve it or you break it.

And THAT guys, means a whole lot.

So, I know males hate ball-busters. How a girl can be the one to take the lead in the relationship. Making the first moves. Asking for the first date. Expressing our feelings first.

If you don't like us doing that, here's a handy tip.

Do it yourself! If the girl's at all the least bit decent, she won't put you down and snigger while poking fun at how you're still wearing plaid in 2007 to her friends. If she does, then she's not a girl you would want to be in a relationship anyway! If you're upset because, daymn she was a hot piece of ass and you had a bet with your friends you could bonk her at the night's end, then really, YOU are the piece of ass and I suggest you grow up before you ever attempt any contact with a girl again. Capish?

I know there's lots of you out there, camouflaging your authentic traditional values with (believe it or not it turns us off) male ego and that I-am-so-macho-cool facade. It's not cool anymore! We ain't 5 year olds where you pull on my pigtail and spit on my birthday cake as sign of your crush for me.

Don't even get me started on the whole nonsense of "being shy". Fine, then DON'T be a man. EVER!

Hmmm I kind of lost my plan of action here but my point is

I LOVE the guy-girl relationship. That tingly warm fuzzy feeling that it brings to the two, the way that short moment of eye contact seem to last forever or the subtle message that is sent through a smile.

But the absence of that firey passion of pursuit is making me have second thoughts.

I need more convincing.

*I'm ever hopeful though! My Last.Fm group is not "People who believe in magic rainbows because they're optimists" for nothing y'know? *

Okay. Back to vectors and planes in 3-D for me...

Over and out!

Friday, October 19, 2007

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:57:01 GMT

Just RSVP-ed to the Leadership dinner on the 18th of November.

We all thought it would be a fun night out for us. GREAT reason to dress up, let our hair down and basically

it's a post exam PARTYYYYY.

But no.

Approximately a hundred industry people are going to be there and it's an " AMAZING opportunity for all of you to make LONG LASTING NETWORKS!".

Omg. Not only we can't go all "WAAAAAAA " (ie crazypartyhardy) because of them, they'll be outnumbering us two to one!

Dress code : Business Attire

They've got to be kidding me.

The plus point though is that seeing my guy pals all decked out in suits might just make up for their jogging shoes with jeans habit.

Okay maybe not.

But you have to admit that a guy in a sleek-tie-crisp-shirt-and-coat get-up is pretty darn yummy.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:36:17 GMT

The world never fails

to show me how boys can be so stupid sometimes.

Can't live with them, can't live without them.

Funny world.

Monday, October 08, 2007

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:30:52 GMT

Tag me Tag you

A lot's happened lately.

Lots of happy happy stuff - but I just don't have the...hmmm what would I call it..."oomph". To blog. You know.

Sort of like. Writer's block.

That and I really have to start revision!

So, to compensate for my absence/lack of commitment to this bloggie and to win back the hearts of my dwindling audience(boohoo come back!) here's a tag courtesy of Miss Spunky Lim all the way in London! *cue: God Save The Queen*

PART 1: State the rules.

Bold the statements that are true to you.
Italise the statements that you WISH are true. Leave the Fibs alone.
Then, stab 5 people to do the same test.

PART 2: The tag.

I miss somebody right now.

I dont watch TV these days.( 16 days to exams omgggg)

I wear glasses or contact lenses.

I love to play video games.

I've tried marijuana.

I have been in a threesome.

I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.

I believe honesty is usually the best policy.

I curse. (But am trying to cut down!-*cue "Yeah yeah..." )

I have changed mentally over the last year.

I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me. (HOW FREAKY )

I'm totally smart.

I've broken someone's bones.

I'm paranoid sometimes.

I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.

I need money right now.

I love sushi.

I talk really,really fast. (Imagine the time I could save!)

I have long hair.

I have lost money in Las Vegas.

I have at least one sibling.

I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past.

I couldn't survive without Caller I.D.

I like the way I look.

I have a lot of mood swings. (Just these past few days. I think that time of month is approaching.)

I have a hidden talent. (Try and guess! )

I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.

I have a lot of friends.

I am currently single.

I have pecked someone of the same sex.

I enjoy talking on the phone.

I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.

I love to shop.

Enjoy window shopping.

I would rather shop than eat.

I don't hate anyone.

I'm a pretty good dancer.

I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.

I have a cell phone.

I believe in God.

I watch MTV on a daily basis.

I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months.

I've rejected someone before.

I want to have children in the future.

I have changed a diaper before.

I've called the cops on a friend before.

I'm not allergic to anything.

I have a lot to learn.

I have been with someone at least 10 years older or younger.

I am shy around the opposite sex. (Heck, in engineering, if you're like this around boys means you're like this around most ppl!)

I have tried alcohol before.

I have made a move on a friend's significant other or crush in the past.(<-Mouseketeer no-no rule)

I own the "South Park" movie.

I would die for my best friends.

I think Pizza Hut has the best pizzas.

I have used my sexuality to advance my career. (Not yet, at least. Hah! Just kidding lar. )

I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.

Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.

I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.

I am happy at this moment!

I'm obsessed with guys.

I study for tests most of the time.

I tie my shoelaces differently from anyone I've ever met.

I am comfortable with who I am right now.

I have more than just my ear pierced.

I walk barefoot wherever I can.

I have jumped off a bridge. (The small cross-bridge in Sunway Lagoon wet park.Ahh...to be a child again. )

I love sea turtles. (I don't hate them or anything but just in case one reads my blog.)

I spend ridiculous money on makeup.

Plan on achieving a major goal/dream.

I'm proficient in a musical instrument.

I worked at McDonald's restaurant.

I hate office jobs.

I love sci-fi movies. (YAWN)

I think water rules. ( I LOVE the beach but there's this thing I have about being lost deep deep down in the dark waters of the ocean and eventually dying from suffocation or the pressure or panic . Oh wait, drinking water or what?)

I went college out of state. (Out of the country!)

I like sausages.

I love kisses.

I fall for the worst people. ( I DO. )

I adore bright colours.

I can't live without black eyeliner.

I don't know why the hell I just did this stupid thing.

I usually like covers better than originals.

I can pick up things with my toes. (I CAN.)

I can't whistle.

I can move my tongue in waves, much like a snake slithers. (I GUESS ?? )

I have ridden/owned a horse.

I still have every journal I've written in.

I can't stick to a diet.

I talk in my sleep. ( I'm a one-woman show.Seriously.)

I try to forget things by drowning them out with loads of distractions.

Climbing trees is a brilliant past-time.

I have jazz in my blood.

I wear a toe ring. (Ask me a year ago and I would have bolded it!)

I can't stand at LEAST one person that I work with.

I am a caffeine junkie.

I cosplay or know what cosplaying is. (Just to be clear, I *know* what cosplaying is.)

I have been to over 15 conventions.

I will collect anything, and the more nonsensical the better.

I'm an artist.

I clean my room only when necessary.

I like a person of the same sex. (AWWW. I even love some of them! )

I love being happy.

I am an adrenaline junkie. ( Could use a little more adventure in my life! )

PART 3: Tag people to do the same.

Yiimaisui

Pink Panther Lindy

The next 3 people to tag my board if you're not already on this list!

Okay.

That's all. Thanks for your attention.

Over and out!

* I've been thinking of ways to sign off, I never had a specific way of doing so but I've always thought having one might be fun. What do you think about this one? I kinda like it! Sorta, casual and nonchalant but with a hint of bubbliness. I've ALWAYS wanted to use "Ciao!" but I'll save that for when I'm on holiday in Italy and blogging from there. Sort of like a

Rome is amazing. Biting into a pizza is like biting into heaven. A very yummy one at that. Shopping is to-die-for.

Pictures when I come back!

Ciao!

See. How cool is that?? Definitely worth saving for. :]

Okok. Over and out! For real.

* Man that sounds so gangsta. Like 'yo yo wassup what's goin' down homeboy' - type. Omg the words are just spilling out just like that!! I've been listening to much to Timbaland.

Friday, October 05, 2007

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:17:24 GMT

I'm a girl on a mission this Friday afternoon.

It's simple.

Find Theng, return her print credit card.

Check through Computing assignment ONE LAST TIME ( no more than that van self control!!)

Submit into ENG1060 box.

Do the hula hula aka my happy dance.

Go home.

Pass out.

60 hours. Less than 5 hours sleep.

I am wonder woman lah. *yawns*

Friday, September 28, 2007

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:26:30 GMT

I need to stop eating rice crackers.

Omg they are evil.

Grampians was lovely. Great to get away from Melbourne and smelling the fresh air of mountains.

Not to mention that it's been a while since I've sat in a car going about 110km/hr on a windy road.

Let's just say I'm thankful I didn't spew my guts out all over the backseat.

Ooh and my family's latest craze is brain-teasers! SO MUCH FUN!!! When I have time I'll post some up and get you all to guess! No Google-ing allowed! Totally strips away the fun !

Button left for London on Sunday.

Hope she contacts *someone* soon to let us know she's safe and sound. Which I'm sure she is. But you know, we like to have some assurance!

It's kind of scary thinking that it could be possible that I won't be seeing her for another year.

Or more even.

Stop it stop it.

Okay back to deciphering the bloody Vigenere code on MATLAB.

It's giving me a migraine. ROAR.