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Angst Flavour

2005-09-28T01:17:00.000+10:00

My angst tastes like...

Lime
Find your angst's flavor
Sour yet intriguing, your angst is of the romantic variety. You probably spend a good portion of your time daydreaming about that one person you want, how your first date would be, how you'd love to do certain things, and above all how everlastingly happy you would be together. While there's nothing wrong with this, you know that it's unhealthy to spend too much time dreaming and not enough time in reality, and to build lofty goals and fantasies that no actual person could ever hope to achieve. Try to center yourself and cut back on time spent in your fantasy life; you may find out all that experience creating romantic moments has made you quite the charmer if you would only try!

a little note

2005-09-15T20:14:00.000+10:00

yay! he-who-must-not-be-named is coming... hehe^^ yay~! *jumps up and down*
gosh... i must be crazy...

why am i ectastic ? (hmm wonky spelling too)...
i mean, i'm over him, right? the much nicer version of Voldie (He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named)
Merlin! i'm going insane (if i'm not already)

What Car I Should Drive...

2005-09-02T00:36:00.000+10:00

You scored as 02' Mazda Miata.

You don't care what people think and you love a good ride.

02' Mazda Miata

88%

Aston Martin Vanquish

75%

99' Mitsu Eclipse GSX

75%

64' Impala

63%

Trans Am

63%

00' Honda Civic

50%

02' Xtreme Blazer

50%

03' Mustang SVT Cobra

50%

05' Cobalt SS

50%

00' audi A4

50%

Ford Focus ZX3 02'

38%

87' Z28 Camaro IROC

38%

90' Turbo Supra

38%

91' Geo Storm

25%

What car I should drive v1.02
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Ada's 21st

2005-08-27T22:04:00.000+10:00

Alcohol ? Bring it on!

Everyone grabbing their cameras...*snap*snap*

One more before we go...

Validity of Quizes

2005-08-13T15:57:00.000+10:00

You know, when you do those online quizes, it's good to keep in mind that 95% have extremely low validity. They're kinda like horoscopes (no offense to anyone). How can you expect it to be correct for everyone and anyone?

They are usually just generalized findings (something we've learnt in psyc class last year or was it the year before? hmmm... anywayz, it's common sense). For example: the question of what my birth month reveals about me. Since i was born in September, here's the result:

Your Results:
September
Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves sports, leisureand traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

for those who know me, they'll know that half of that is wrong (what a joke...)
now, on the other hand, i checked the month October - it's more like me... hahaha... does that mean i should've been born in October? (obviously no, duh!)

Your Results:
October
Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to takes things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn'tpretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

but then if you think about it, mix the right ones in september and in october then u'd get the real me~!

All in all.... have fun but don't it too seriously!

Dessert!

2005-08-13T14:48:00.000+10:00

Take the quiz: "What dessert are you"

strawberry cheescake
You are strawberry cheescake! Out going and sweet. Humble yet darling.

Take the quiz: "What's your kissing style??"

You're a Kute Kisser
0 and 15: You're a Kute Kisser! A Kute Kisser enjoys being sweet and charming. You're the kind of person who naturally is more loving and gentle. You like to be romantic by kissing slowly while stroking your partner's face or by holding their hand. You feel that a kiss is an intimate act of sharing, not just physical fun. You are sensitive to your partner's needs and view your time with them as precious. You like to take your time, and your favorite way to kiss is tenderly. While kissing you listen to your heart and think about how much your partner means to you. Overall you are the most caring and sensitive of all the kissing styles, and you take very good care of your partner by always putting their feelings first.

Take the quiz: "What Kind of Soul Do You Retain?"

Forgotten
Somewhere, early on, you lost a sense of your soul. Even reading this, you may not understand. You lost a very precious part of you and silently, it yearns to be back with you.

Let's Play

2005-08-10T20:50:00.000+10:00

The August Thing

2005-08-10T13:33:00.000+10:00

What's with August?!

There's so many people born in August (most likely the undestatement of the year) ! So many in fact that i'm going broke this month (if i haven't already) with the numerable 21st birthday presents that i have to buy *sigh*

Here's the party list:
1st Aug
14th Aug
20th Aug
21st Aug
28th Aug

i'm broke.... *wails* hehe^^ just kidding...

The Polish Divorce

2005-07-18T20:18:00.000+10:00

A Polish man married a Canadian girl after he had been in Canada a year or so;and, although his English was far from perfect, they got along very well.

Unti lone day he rushed into a lawyer's office and asked him if he could arrange a divorce for him, "very quick." The lawyer said that the speed for getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances, and asked him the following questions:

LAWYER: "Have you any grounds?"
POLE: "JA, JA, an acre and half and a nice little home with 3 bedrooms."

LAWYER: "No, I mean what is the foundation of this case?"
POLE: "It is made of concrete, brick, and mortar," he responded.

LAWYER: "Does either of you have a real grudge?"
POLE: "No," he replied, "we have a two-car carport, and have never really needed one."

LAWYER: "I mean, what are your relations like?"
POLE: "All my relations are in Poland."

LAWYER: "Is there any infidelity in your marriage?"
POLE: "Yes, we have hi fidelity stereo set & DVD player with 6.1 sound. We don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your questions is yes."

LAWYER: "No, I mean Does your wife beat you up?"
POLE: "NO, I'm always up before her."

LAWYER: "Is your wife a nagger?"
POLE: "NO, she is white."

LAWYER: "WHY do you want this divorce?"
POLE: "She going to kill me."

LAWYER: "What makes you think that?"
POLE: "I got proof."

LAWYER: "What kind of proof?"
POLE: "She going to poison me. She buy a bottle at the drug store and put on shelf in bathroom. I can read, it says, 'Polish Remover'."

A New Look!

2005-07-04T22:44:00.000+10:00

DESPERATION: When you rearrange the letters: A ROPE ENDS IT

GEORGE BUSH: When you rearrange the letters: HE BUGS GORE

THE MORSE CODE: When you rearrange the letters: HERE COME DOTS

SLOT MACHINES: When you rearrange the letters: CASH LOST IN ME

MOTHER-IN-LAW: When you rearrange the letters: WOMAN HITLER

SNOOZE ALARMS: When you rearrange the letters: ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S

THE EARTHQUAKES: When you rearrange the letters: THAT QUEER SHAKE

what the...

2005-06-09T20:18:00.000+10:00

i had a very weird dream....

not disclosing information at this point in time...

Freud's experience in sharing dreams with Carl Jung has scarred me for life.

2005-06-01T18:44:00.000+10:00

Erica's 20th Bday dinner

Les Misérables @ Ruse 2005

2005-05-28T01:23:00.000+10:00

Musical: Les Misérables
Location: James Ruse AHS

The musical was absolutely awesome!!! Those who have watched it, i'm sure they'll agree.

This year is actually way better than last year... i guess the songs also attributed to that fact. Godspell last year wasn't really that captivating.

The songs in Les Misérables are really good (i guess it's cos i had sung them in Senior Choir during high school for Presentation Day @ Opera House).

But i have the say that the vocals this year are really amazing: Jean Vlajean (Chris Fung), Fantine (Mary Hu), Cosette (Melissa Kuo), Eponine (Juri Han).

Fantine (played by Mary Hu) - has a really beautiful voice - sounds a bit french-ish hehe^^

Cosette (played by Melissa Kuo) - my sister told me she's the sister of a primary classmate of mine...

Must Listen Songs from Les Misérables:

I Dreamed A Dream
Come To Me
Bring Him Home
Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
In My Life
Castle On A Cloud
On My Own
One Day More
Do You Hear The People Sing?
Drink With Me

Yet Another Test

2005-05-23T17:59:00.000+10:00

Your dating personality profile:

Religious - Faith matters to you. It is the foundation that you build your life upon. You trust that God has a plan for you.
Shy - You are often timid around others, though you will open up when the right person comes along.
Big-Hearted - You are a kind and caring person. Your warmth is inviting, and your heart is a wellspring of love.

Your date match profile:

Big-Hearted - You want someone compassionate, someone gentle and kind. A loving, nurturing person will fill that hole in your life.
Religious - You seek someone who is grounded in faith and who possesses religious values. You believe that a religious person can enhance your life.
Outgoing - Shy and timid people are not who you are after. You need someone with a vibrant personality to breathe life into a relationship.

Your Top Ten Traits

1. Religious
2. Shy
3. Big-Hearted
4. Stylish
5. Liberal
6. Romantic
7. Sensual
8. Traditional
9. Wealthy/Ambitious
10. Adventurous

Your Top Ten Match Traits

1. Big-Hearted
2. Religious
3. Outgoing
4. Stylish
5. Romantic
6. Practical
7. Conservative
8. Traditional
9. Wealthy/Ambitious
10. Sensual

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JAG Series Finale

2005-05-14T17:51:00.000+10:00

After 10 years and 277 field missions, JAG has finally come to a close.

It's quite sad really.... so see something that been there for so long going. I've started watching the show in it's first season

(that was in 1995, coincidently the first year of my stay in Aus) and have been watching ever since. I guess i can say that I know quite a bit

(well, not as much as the hardcore fans who has every episode in tape), but the first 8 season has been etched in my mind without much effort.

As for season 9 and 10, i only have channel 7 to blame for not showing them.

As for all fans (including me), we are all waiting to see if Harm and Mac finally get together. Well, i have to say the ending for artistically written - in a sense that issue is finally resolved, but is it also left open-ended to the viewers interpretation/imagination.

What i mean is, Harm and Mac have finally admitting their feelings for each other (got engaged as well ~ wat a long wait!). But they each got assigned to a different place (with a promotion for Harm), so... if they want to stay together, one of them has to resign their commission. The decision is on the coin toss!

Navy Cmdr. Harmon "Harm" Rabb

Marine Lt. Colonel Sarah "Mac" Mackenzie

David James Elliot

Catherine Bell

Imagine working with a group of people for 9, 10 years - seeing them nearly everyday. And then now stopping working together... it'd most likely feel weird (like a sudden cessation of a habit). But that's what happens to actors in long running tv series.

Balloon Man

2005-05-14T12:27:00.000+10:00

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost.

He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below.

He descended a bit moreand shouted,"Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."

The woman below replied,"You're in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above theground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59and 60 degrees west longitude."

"You must be in Information Technology," said the balloonist.

"I am," replied the woman. "How did you know?"

"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is, technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is, I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all. If anything, you've delayed my trip."

The woman below responded,"You must be in Management."

"I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?"

"Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are, or where you're going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hotair. You made a promise, which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault"

Questions from Kwis

2005-05-09T20:13:00.000+10:00

1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by asking you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them fivequestions.--------------------------

1) Do your friends trust and confide in you to keep their secrets?

Erm... this is a hard question (or maybe i'm just too dumb). Fact is... i don't think my friends trust and confine their secrets to me (not that i blab it out to anyone within a mile - i think they get confused with the fact that i blab my own stuff and not theirs). What's funny though is... those who i consider as best friends tend to not tell me their secrets whilst others (close but not so close) tells me....

2) What do you think of university so far?

*sigh* Well, after nearly two and a half years of slaving away mentally (i prefer being spoon-fed, thank you very much), i can say that uni has it's good and bad - the good? 3 (up to 4) months of holidays at least a year. the bad? you feel like you're working double and overtime simulteanously.

3) After an event has occurred, have you ever found yourself looking back upon it in hindsight and thinking you could have done something differently? If yes, when and why?

Definitely yes. Can't tell you when though - it has happened too many times for me to count. Why? Cos I always make idiotic decisions. *grins sheepishly*

4) Share with me a happy memory of yours.

In a sense, most of my happy memories were from the last two years of primary school. I remember having been accustomed to looking out for the blue car on my way walking home from school. The sense of joy from watching it pass by was indescribable (gosh.. i've gone nutters...)

5) In times of 'need', who do you turn to and why?

I guess i do turn to my best friends... yet it's hard for them to understand me cos i usually ramble on and on without getting to the point. and after that, it's just normal for them to nod and make noncommittal noises once in a while. I guess i turn to them because i feel they have more experience than me so they'd be able to help me... but then getting it out seems to be a good thing (although i tend to regret it not long afterwards)

Weird Accuracy

2005-04-09T18:08:00.000+10:00

Advanced Global Personality Test Results

Extraversion

63%
Stability

33%
Orderliness

33%
Empathy

23%
Interdependence

56%
Intellectual

23%
Mystical

16%
Artistic

30%
Religious

70%
Hedonism

23%
Materialism

43%
Narcissism

10%
Adventurousness

30%
Work ethic

23%
Self absorbed

63%
Conflict seeking

63%
Need to dominate

50%
Romantic

70%
Avoidant

10%
Anti-authority

36%
Wealth

16%
Dependency

83%
Change averse

70%
Cautiousness

50%
Individuality

43%
Sexuality

23%
Peter pan complex

70%
Physical security

56%
Food indulgent

90%
Histrionic

36%
Paranoia

43%
Vanity

70%
Hypersensitivity

76%
Female cliche

83%

Stability results were moderately low which suggests you are worrying, insecure, emotional, and anxious.

Orderliness results were moderately low which suggests you are, at times, overly flexible, improvised, and fun seeking at the expense of reliability, work ethic, and long term accomplishment.

Extraversion results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting at the expense of developing your own individual interests and internally based identity.

trait snapshot:
craves attention, messy, open, rash, irritable, likes large parties, low self control, weird, fragile, does not like to be alone, emotionally sensitive, worrying, depressed, heart over mind, does not respect authority, dependent, not rule conscious, not good at saving money, more interested in relationships than intellectual pursuits, likes to fit in, very social, frequently second guesses self, phobic, suspicious, not careful, outgoing, vain, compassionate, aggressive, likes to make fun, hates to lose

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Love Profile?

2005-04-02T11:40:00.000+10:00

Libra - Your Love Profile

Your positive traits:

You are open minded enough to date outside your typical "type" ... successfully!

You are diplomatic - and likely to end a fight instead of dragging things out.

You are easily loyal and faithful, but only for the right person.

Your negative traits:

You're a bit gullible, and partners take advantage of you. You still may not know it.

You find it difficult to decide where to go to dinner, what movie to watch, who to date...

You have to be in a relationship, or else you just don't feel like yourself.

Your ideal partner:

A smooth talker who enjoys socializing as much as you do.

Someone classy and cultured who knows which wine to order with dinner.

Is beautiful to you - although not necessarily attractive in the traditional sense.

Your dating style:

Romantic. If your date comes bearing flowers, wine, and poetry... well, your heart soars.

Your seduction style:

Giving. Your lover's pleasure is as important as your own.

Soft and sensual - you don't like anything to be rough.

Extravagant ... your fantasy involves staying at a five star hotel with your love.

Tips for the future:

Don't be so quick to compromise in relationships - and you'll get taken advantage of yes.

Try being single for a while. Seems impossible, but you'll learn so much about yourself from doing so.

Make some decisions about your romantic life, right now. You'll be happy that you did.

Best place to meet someone online:

Platinum Romance - the best place to meet other singles who love romance as much as you do

Best color to attract mate: Green

Best day for a date: Wednesday

Nasty Surprises

2005-03-28T18:08:00.000+10:00

They should have told me.
They had known, hadn't they?
Even if it's only recently.

Emotional Rollercoaster

2005-03-28T00:13:00.000+10:00

For the last few weeks, it has been like riding a rollercoaster (I really don't like them, so I haven't exactly been on one). I think in the end, riding one emotionally probably feels worse than riding one physically. The ups and downs are so dramatic that you can almost see your stomach dropping or going up to your chest.

So far, the ups had been greater than the downs. And yet, today was probably the worst of the worst downs I've ever experienced in this particular ride.

The danger signs were there. The alarm bells rang constantly. Yet I didn't see them or hear them. It's almost as if I'm blind as well as deaf. It's only now - looking back - that you see/hear them. How depressing...

I almost didn't want to believe it, but it's too late - the sign is staring at me right in the face. The shock was probably the first thing that occurred. (I don't know where denial sets in.) Then after a while, your brain slowly processes it (like a shot of a photo that u see... then it's slowly developed and processed). It is then you realize oh my gosh!!! what you think you're seeing is actually what you really are seeing after all. => that's my analogy anywayz... LOL.

Don't know what to do...

2005-03-23T21:12:00.000+11:00

dinner with friends @ HK

sick

2005-03-11T22:49:00.000+11:00

sick >< ><

Women vs. Men

2005-03-09T23:38:00.000+11:00

WOMEN'S REVENGE

"Cash, cheque or credit card?" I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse. "So, do you always carry your TV remote?" I asked. "No," she replied, "but my husband refused to come shopping with me, so I figured this was the most legal evil thing I could do to him."
UNDERSTANDING WOMEN (A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE)

I know I'm not going to understand women. I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax, pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root, and still be afraid of a spider.

CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS

A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles. The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him. He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him down the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter. She says, confused, Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife? He answers, "You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco and some rolling papers; cause it's sooooooooooo much cheaper. So, I figure if I have to roll my own . so does she.

WIFE V/S HUSBAND

A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the wife asked sarcastically, "Relatives of yours?" " Yep," the husband replied, "in-laws."

WORDS

A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day... 30,000 to a man's 15,000. The wife replied, "The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men. The husband then turned to his wife and asked, "What?"

STUPID AND BEAUTIFUL

A man said to his wife one day, "I don't know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time. The wife responded," Allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!

COFFEE

A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee." The husband said, "You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee." Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee." Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me." So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says...."HEBREWS"

taken from email ^^

Something I Can't Afford

2005-03-06T22:14:00.000+11:00

I don't know when this started,
but i know it wasn't until sometime recent.
It's odd how i can suddenly put down something beloved,
For something that's totally different.

The invisible pull is stronger every time,
Something i can't forever resist.
It'll cost me every dime,
To stop this feeling which my heart insists.

This is a mistake,
I can't let it happen,
This is a risk i can't afford to take.
I hate to admit that i'm already smitten,
Because i know this time my heart will really break.

You Know U're Living in 2005 When...

2005-03-06T21:20:00.000+11:00

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You go home after a long day at work and you still answer the phone in a businesslike manner.

7. You make phone calls from home and you accidentally dial "9" to get an outside line.

8. You've sat at the same desk for four years and worked for three different companies.

10. You learn about your redundancy on the 11 o'clock news.

11. Your boss doesn't have the ability to do your job.

12. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home.

13. Every commercial on television has a website at the bottom of the screen.

14. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

15. You get up in the morning and go online before getting your coffee.

16. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. :)

17. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

18. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.

19. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

20. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list. AND NOW YOU'RE LAUGHING at yourself.

Out of Hibernation

2005-02-13T15:09:00.000+11:00

wow!
nearly four months of no blogging... this is quite a hibernation ^^
but then, since i'm still in hk =:> which means that i don't have a computer with internet at my disposal.

Chinese New Year has just passed = The Year of the Rooster!
(see any chickens flying around?)

Simple Steps That'll Help Relieve Stress

2004-11-02T23:45:00.000+11:00

Daily boosts
Just breathe. Take a few deep breaths to calm down. "When you're stressed you tend to breathe really shallowly," Soligo says. . "Take a five-minute break just to do nothing. A lot of us feel we don't have the time, but really, it's just five minutes." . Try soothing music, candles, a hot bath, aromatherapy.

Find comfort in the kitchen.
Indulge in your favourite comfort food. A spoonful of peanut butter is a must for OPP Senior Const. Deb Belisle before she can answer the dreaded "what's for dinner?" question. Elementary school principal Brenda Bridle gets cosy with a bowl of popcorn and a Diet Pepsi during Prime Time. . Bake. Whether it's eating the fruits of their labour, or simply the creative process, many women say they find solace with their spatulas.

Take a "play" break.
"Make silly faces in the mirror, take a deep breath and make some funny sounds," Soligo says. . Call a friend who tickles your funny bone.

Complain.
"If you can follow complaining for 10 minutes with being grateful for five minutes, sometimes it can switch around," Soligo says. Even if you begin with being grateful for how angry you feel, you'll soon tire of complaining to yourself.

Weekly relaxers
Go back to kindergarten. When Bridle fades at work, she heads to the kindergarten classroom to remind herself of her inner child. "They're so huggy,'" she says. . Slip into a painting smock and get messy with finger paint.

Connect with Mother Earth.
Try sinking your hands into some clay - "it's amazing how grounding that can be," Soligo says. . Garden - whether planning it or digging in it's a great stress reliever.

Hit the books.
Keep a journal. "If you take that feeling of being stressed and use it as a way to be more reflective," Soligo says, "you'll find what you're doing in your life to cause stress. Then use it to de-stress." . Luxuriate in a good book for one hour of uninterrupted "me" time.

Convert steam into sweat.
Power walk or power shop. Occasionally Belisle goes on a spending spree. "You can almost feel the adrenaline settling in," she says about the calming effect of the mall. She buys everything from new dishes to paintings, but the next day, she's at the return counters.

Pamper yourself.
Whether it's the perfect cup of tea or a 10-minute manicure or massage, take the time to indulge in yourself. It's amazing how focused you may be afterwards.

Monthly rechargers
Sing out. Get together with friends and sing, Soligo suggests. Bring song sheets, or just go for it. . Turn the stereo up at home and join in.

Share.
Go to a workshop aimed at women with your own interests. . Plan monthly dinner parties. Try different restaurants, or alternate hosting duties. "Women need other women," Soligo says. "We have a lot to give each other."

Forget about it.
"It's really good to spend time with people who can't commiserate with you," says nurse Sue Tilley. Not only does Tilley escape to the cottage to recharge, but her friends there aren't connected to her profession, so she doesn't talk about her major stressor - work.

Count on trouble.
"I plan the day and expect that things are going to happen," Belisle says. . "If you expect the stress, then it doesn't hit you as hard."

**the above was obtained from a forward email =)

10 Biggest Brain Damaging Habits

2004-10-12T22:12:00.000+10:00

10 Biggest Brain Damaging Habits (got this from an email):

- No breakfast
- Overeating
- Smoking
- High sugar consumption
- Air pollution
- Sleep deprevation
- Head covered while sleeping
- Working your brain during illness
- Lacking in stimulating thoughts
- talking rarely

A note

2004-10-08T14:46:00.000+10:00

Just a note to say....

Today is a sunny day,

We should all go out and play,

And enjoy the weather without any delay ~!

grrr.......

2004-10-04T14:32:00.000+10:00

here we are again... (no pictures this time..)

is it funny that we all say that we leave things to be done till the last minute? and yet... some of us do that time and time again... one would think that you'd learn from past experiences of cramming things until the last moment... but hey... that's not how it works..

Just LOOK at me! i'm the living, breathing, walking example of those who don't learn to manage their time better even after the almost disastrous experience of blasting the deadline. and yet here i am.... rushing against time to finish things just before yet another deadline AGAIN!

gosh... i'm depressed...

ahhh....

2004-10-02T13:56:00.001+10:00

purple =)

2004-10-02T13:56:00.000+10:00

food.....

2004-10-02T13:38:00.000+10:00

isn't that yummy~~~ got that for bday dinner *grins evilly*

2004-10-02T12:52:00.000+10:00

aren't they pretty?

2004-09-18T12:54:00.000+10:00

weird looking mooncakes

A Little Snippet

2004-09-17T11:54:00.000+10:00

heya....

nothing much is happening with the exception of this huge bunch of assignments which are like due together >< ><

*sigh* have realized that i haven't blogged here for quite some time. *sigh*sigh* have to start working on the assignment... i'm soo doomed already.

on a happier note, my bday is coming soon *haha* sometimes it's hard to believe that i've existed on this earth for nearly two decades. so old.... man~! (or according to Leo => ancient... or something like that.. her system of age is very funny..)

1 + 1 = 0

2004-08-13T11:50:00.000+10:00

1 + 1 = 0

what kind of maths is that?

answer later *grins*

Falling for an Illusion

2004-08-11T23:20:00.000+10:00

Am i falling for an illusion again?

It seems that just when i fall out of one, i fall into another one yet again. However, this time it's even worse (in a sense).... one that i wasn't supposed to fall for.... one that might as well have a neon sign attached to it saying "Forbidden".

I guess it's a good thing that i have finally fallen out of the previous one (or so i tell myself)... yet there are times when i do wonder if that's really the case. One look and i was back where i began = square one.

Recent Recap

2004-08-06T18:27:00.000+10:00

Here's what happened in the last few weeks....

Relos came over during the mid-session break *yippee*

Got sick on the wednesday of the last week of hols. =(

Had fever for like 5 days....

Didn't go to uni at all for the first week ~yikes~

And now...?? Still coughing like a maniac occassionally and still getting headaches... esp. the left top part... hmm... that's prob the frontal lobe....

Blogged Down

2004-07-29T19:13:00.000+10:00

Haven't posted for a while... LOL....

it's nice to find that Blogger has upgraded their posting system~!

Too Good to be True

2004-07-12T23:56:00.000+10:00

Sometimes...

when you've high expectations, it's inevitable that you'll get disappointed.

Sometimes...

there are things that are really too good to be true.

Sometimes...

when you don't look with rose-tinted glasses, reality sets in.

Sometimes...

some things are just not meant to be.

Letter from God to Women

2004-07-12T19:08:00.000+10:00

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you, woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity. From one bone, I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man's life. I chose the rib, which protects his heart and lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do. Around this one bone, I shaped you.... I modeled you.

I created you perfectly and beautifully. Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart. Support man as the ribcage supports the heart. You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side.

Note from MOJO: This is v. similar to the quote, Peter - the speaker @ LYC Camp - told us. "She was not taken from his head to top him, nor from his feet to be under him, but from under his arm on his side to be protected and beloved." <= something like that... can't remember exactly =P

You are my perfect angel.... You are my beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and my eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart. Your eyes... don't change them. Your lips- how lovely when they part in prayer. You nose, so perfect in form.

Your hands so gentle to touch. I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep. I've held your heart close to mine. Of all that lives and breathes, you are most like me. Adam walked with me in the cool of the day, yet he was lonely. He could not see me or touch me. He could only feel me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with me, I fashioned in you; my holiness, my strength, my purity, my love, my protection and support. You are special because you are an extension of me. Man represents my image, woman my emotions. Together, you represent the totality of God. So man... treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile.

Very Mini Collection

2004-07-11T18:36:00.000+10:00

Here's a very mini collection of what other ppl thought my future career might be... *LOL*

What can you see as my career?

- well... thats a good questions... probably a housewife... maybe a nutritionist or food technologist who doesnt really cook.

- I'm not sure... you are studying psychology right now so i guess you're gonna be a psychologist one day? or a lawyer. :)

Rebecca

2004-07-09T14:08:00.000+10:00

Remeber your old friends,
Even when you are making new ones.
But that's what you do best,
Everywhere you go, you go with zest.
Caring and sharing that's what you do,
Cherish our moments together too,
And we surely miss you.

How to make....

2004-06-30T18:56:00.000+10:00

How to make a Joanna

Ingredients:

1 part anger

1 part self-sufficiency

1 part empathy

Method:
Combine in a tall glass half filled with crushed ice. Add a little wisdom if desired!

These are all courtesy of the link Krapo gave me *laughs*

J	Juicy
O	Outrageous
A	Appreciative
N	Naive
N	Nerdy
A	Arty

Joanna Highway

Fame City	9
Study Hall	13
Dumpsville	56
Confusion Lane	118
County Jail	302
Please Drive Carefully

Cathy

2004-06-23T21:24:00.000+10:00

Covalent bonds bind you and me,
A solid friendship is formed through the years.
The journey from high school to uni,
Have cost us all sweat and tears,
Yet you are still here beside me.

Dedicated to Cathy ^^

doomed...

2004-06-19T14:02:00.000+10:00

ahhh.... i'm so doomed...
got this headache thing and feel dizzy.....
*sigh*
study study... =(

Prosocial Behaviour

2004-06-17T14:31:00.000+10:00

*sigh*

needless to say my study progress is going @ a snail's pace
but here's something on prosocial behaviour.

Prosocial behaviour is where a person helps someone who is in need without necessarily receiving any benefit for themselves (and sometimes even risking themselves in danger).

However, there are times when people (even though they saw a person in need of help), they don't go and help. Darley and Latane, in 1968, conducted a research where male students participated in a study supposedly regarding campus life. They were placed into 3 groups.

After the bogus study was underway, they were confronted with an emergency - what semmed to be a severe medical problem experienced by a fellow student. This student said that he sometimes had seizures when confronted by stress, and soon after that he began choking, had difficulty speaking and said he was going to die and needed help, after which he made no further sound.

This 'other' student turned out to be only a tape recording.

People placed in group 1 - led to believe that he was one of the two students - therefore he was the only one who knew of the emergency

People placed in group 2 - led to believe that he was one of the two bystander (the third being the sick student)

People placed in group 3 - led to believe that he was one of the five bystanders.

Darley and Latane found that as the number of bystanders increased, the less willing ANY of the bystanders in the group are to help. This is what is also known as the Bystander Effect. Bystander effect is where the probability of a prosocial response is determined by the number of bystanders present. As the no. of bystanders increase, the possibility that any bystander to exhibit prosocial behaviour decreases. Furthermore, as the no. of bystanders increase, the longer it takes for any actual help to be given.

Blab of the Day

2004-06-14T00:09:00.000+10:00

Hm.. quite a record, eh?

How long has it been since I last blogged... can't remember atm

There's quite a bit to blog but then i just haven't got the energy to do it.. too lazy anywayz~!

Yikes~! i seriously need some sleep *sigh* been getting little headaches every now and then (kinda annoying and tired). Oh well, should start studying tomorrow since it's stuvac. Better not waste too much time, otherwise there'd be dire consequences.. =(

Debbie

2004-06-04T19:20:00.000+10:00

Days and years pass by at the speed of light,
Even when we don't want it to.
But sooner or later, we'll have our own career.
But sonner or later, we'll have our own family.
I'll however always treasure in my heart,
Every single moment we had from the start.

Dedicated to Debs~!

Grace

2004-06-02T17:41:00.000+10:00

Giggling over silly pranks,
Racing each other on wobbly planks.
As time goes past, we may grow apart,
Circle of friendship will still stand,
Even until the very end.

Dedicated to Grace ^_^

Fiona

2004-06-02T16:45:00.000+10:00

From the first day of school,
I've been blessed with friends like you.
Over the years, we've wiped each other's tears,
No one can break this tie,
A special bond that binds you and I.

Dedicated to Fi =)

Not So Young, Yet So Restless

2004-06-01T17:52:00.000+10:00

*SIGH* x infinity

The feeling of restlessness is definitely not a good one. There are so much things to do and yet I already feel too tired to do it. (And I'm not even past 20 yet~!) It's disasterous....

I'm basically bogged down with tons of work and studying these two weeks. (Just like the rest of the university student population) Yesterday, I done my "Disney Movie - Mulan" presentation for my Translation class. For friday, I've got a social psychology assignment due (1500 words). Then on saturday, I have to do a "mini presentation" (not really... but it's kinda like that). So far... that's only this week.

As for next week, the Translation final exam is on monday. Then my physiological psychology report and research methods assignment is both due on friday. Aside from all that... I still need to go to work =P *sigh* need some major stress reliefers~!

this reminds me of the phrase "i do what i do not want to do, but i don't do what i want to do" (or something similar to that). I guess what i mean is.... i should be doing all these assignments and studying.... yet i'm not doing it. Feel so tired and drained and so not motivated >< ><

Just to let off some steam....

First Day of Winter

2004-06-01T00:48:00.000+10:00

Woohoo~

It should be officially 1st June now. (past midnight anywayz...*hehe*)

The first day of winter - and it's already freezing @ nite =P

Godspell @ Ruse

2004-05-29T00:08:00.000+10:00

Saw Godspell (the musical) @ Ruse on friday nite (can't say tonite, since it's technically over midnight already). It was quite good, but i do prefer "The Boyfriend" (in 2002). Although.... the main actors are quite cool in this one as well *LOL*

Heuristics and Biases

2004-05-27T23:32:00.000+10:00

Do more people die from:

a) Flying?

b) Fear of Flying?

Roses are Red

2004-05-25T23:02:00.000+10:00

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
People come,
and people go,
but our friendship will forever stay true.

Dedicated to: Gypsie, Debs & Fi

Sweet November

2004-05-24T00:40:00.000+10:00

As you can see, it's definitely not November yet. So why the title? Sweet November the movie (starring Keanu Reeves & Charlize Theron) was on tv tonight, hence the title of the blog.

I was checking out the soundtrack of Sweet November a few days before they showed it on tv and found that the theme song was really really nice. Download it if you can. It's called Only Time by Enya.

Who can say where the road goes
Where the day flows
Only time...

And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose
Only time...

Who can say why your heart sighs
As your love flies
Only time...

And who can say why your heart cries
When your love lies
Only time...

Who can say when the roads meet
That they might be
In your heart...

And who can say when the day sleeps
If the night keeps all your heart
...night keeps all your heart...

Who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose
Only time...

And who can say where the road goes
Where the day flows
Only time...

Who knows? Only time...
Who knows? Only time...

Location ! Location !

2004-05-20T23:32:00.000+10:00

Hiya ppls ~! Have decided to move my blog to here.... hopefully it'll actually get updated more than once in a decade.