let there be...

house pours

Three years ago there was a party that we organised at a friend's house. He had everything, but a pitcher. Kristine obliged, and brought one for us. During closing time, the pitcher was washed, dried and put into a paper bag so she can take it back. She said she would leave it in the house until he leaves Singapore.

He was here for two years.

The pitcher was well used, I must say.

Somehow, it was never returned.

Lost forever. Not unlike a drunken missed call.

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Between Tink's never ending fever, RN's coke light craze, Farnie people's habits and healthe games, there doesn't seem to be any opportunity for house parties anymore.

It had been months since I was at a house party mixing drinks. I missed that.

Kristine once again, obliged. Almost.

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Last night, I found myself with another pitcher. "What is essential is invisible to the eye..."

I don't think any other pitcher will be like the one, but life goes on.

I.LOVE.

While sipping Riesling with a good friend, we started keeping each other up to date with recent happenings. It had been a while since we last hung out. Loads of nonsense--or what would mean nothing to the rest of the world, but would mean something to your good friends. These things, I will not write about.

There is one thing though.

A movie.

A movie I recommended him to watch. I did tell him (and his girlfriend) that it is a movie that is better seen alone or with someone other than your significant other. That would take something away. As they are both intelligent people, I left it at that.

He admitted that it took him weeks until he decided to give the movie a go.

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He liked it. A lot.

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I

LOVE

US

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Now, THAT is a genius line.

I don't think I have to explain where or when that line would fit, because if are someone who would appreciate, it only means that you know.

Now why is it genius?

I <-- this denotes ownership. never vague. clear. personal. very personal.

LOVE <-- aha! the magic word. the key word. the word that crumbles walls.

US <-- a term that refers to myself and another individual, you.

same same

I was looking at some of my friends' photos in fb and was surprised to see a glaring similarity.

The photo below was taken by my good friend Jester in Subic, Philippines.While the photo below was taken by Chia Diva in Jurong Bird Park, Singapore.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I don't know about you, but I feel stressed looking into these photos. The thought of a giant bird looking at me freaks me out. Wuss.

"accessories"

Like cars, electronics or even clothes, scooters also come with accessories. With a scooter, one might expect to get reflectors, side mirrors, skirts, shoe guards, maybe even a helmet.Who would have guessed that they'd offer built in gloves. Hard sell? ;)

preparing for christmas

I knew the end of the year is coming, but not until last week did I realize that it will be December in a few days.

Orchard had been lit up earlier this year, I guess it was for APEC. Needless to say, it was a glaring reminder of the season. While Singaporeans don't really celebrate Christmas, their country's decorations are quite the opposite.As I had done quite a bit of Christmas shopping already, I thought I'd get wrappers and ribbons so that I could little by little wrap presents.
I was too excited about a certain wrapper--only because it looked like something that would be used to wrap chocolate, that I started wrapping as soon as I got home.I managed to wrap everything on hand!

(Tonight, I'll write my Christmas list and make plans to finishing everything before the 7th.)

november hair

It is that time of the quarter again when I get my haircut. I promised someone I'd post a photo, so this is me keeping my promise.As this really doesn't show much of my hair--instead showcases the bathroom tiles, I am posting another photo. This time, it really shows my new hair.If I show you a photo of the hair I wanted, you would realize that it looks worlds apart from my now hair. My stylist said that my hair is still too short so it won't fall the way I want it to. HOWEVER, as it grows, it would fall more and more the way that I want :)

READ: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

U Turn...

To get to my house from certain places, you need to make a U-turn.It is funny how whenever I tell the cab driver to make a U turn, they (yes, each and everyone of them!) would say "U turn BACK ah?".

(U turn back <-- do you mean, back on this same direction? LOL)

like

We went to an old chinese house exhibit and I found something I liked in the bedroom.

were they on duty then?

I have no idea.

stuck

old love

It resonates--what should not be.

I don't get it

Are you able to tell me what their business is? :-p(click on photo to enlarge)

airport

There was a time when it was painful to be at airports. Being there made waiting more glaring. Besides, there was waiting; and then there was WAITING.It is interesting how a lot of things are suddenly...different after that.

i'm back

While the days run quite quickly while I was away, I can't help but feel that I had been away from my blog for too long!

love is complicated

I had a very long trip home yesterday. And the cab driver utilised the time quite well by telling me his story.

He began by saying "Love is complicated, correct (or) not?"

My reply in my head was "Please don't tell me your story. I just want to go home", but instead I said "Yeah.", hoping it would end there.

Guess what? It didn't.

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He was married a long time ago, that time he was sure their love would last forever. They would say I will love you forever and mean it. They had two kids and they were happy.

But one day, his wife started to take him for granted. That was the beginning of the end.

They later separated, and this was the arrangement for three years. He begged the wife to reconsider, but she said she was sure and that the decision was already made.

They divorced.

Then as if God intended it to happen, he bumped into an old love. It was a clear sign from the heavens that they were meant to be together--according to uncle. They got together and were very happy.

It wasn't as if any how I find someone and made girlfriend, ya? he adds.

All is well in paradise until the wife decided that she wants to get back together with him. He said that the was through, because the love has died between them (as Neneng would say patay na ang flame), and he had already moved on.

The wife asked the kids to talk to their father. To tell him that they should be a family again and rebuild from where they got off.

He loves his girlfriend, but he has a hard time letting the kids down. He feels likes he owes them.

He sighs.

After heavy breaths, he says Love is complicated. You have no love, it is lonely. You have too much love, headache. So how a?

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I smile to myself, as I don't see anything complicated here.

my first wedding dress

I made my first wedding dress today.

Okay, so maybe it was (1) made of paper, (2) put together using tape and (3) worn by someone who isn't even engaged, I still had fun.

Oh, and the actual bride liked the finished product :)

Vietnam

I love the food and the coffee--even if I almost never drink coffee.

Although, I am not really the type to wear camouflage. I admit to having one pair of shorts--one pair that I have worn only once. When I was in fact, called a poser by a good friend. Did I just write good before friend? Is this paragraph relevant?

After much over writing, I would get to my point.

How should I feel about spending a weekend there?

(I did look into some travel photos this morning, I find that I am more enticed by the food than the place.)

Friday the 13th (the third since....)

So maybe this is not the most discreet of photos. And maybe this is me saying that I like the pace.

not here

point 1

What does this spot mean to me? Hmmmmmm. It stands as constant reminder that I was wrong and that I should learn how to trust people more. Independence is a wonderful thing, but it will not kill you to let others take care of you.

valentine

I guess I had been so busy juggling so many things that was sort of, well...out of it. Someone significant is here, or was here. Maybe. And I didn't even know.

turn

How do you know how much something is worth to you?

puh puh puh puh puh

I got so frustrated trying to make the video frame fit into the page. Needless to say, I am instead posting a link.

the hollabacks

Listen to don't go and bittersweet goodbye here.

You won't be sorry :)

friday rocks

As I was transferring my stuff to my other bag in preparation for Monday, I noticed five smooth stones inside my bag. I have a good idea who put these in there; no idea however, why.

I'm only relieved that it was not anything of value--or use, otherwise, I'd feel terrible.

Anyone out there in need of a paper weight? Contact me :)