Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Today... I injured my big toe. I hit it against something hard, the couch's leg (dense dense wood) and also on the stairs. So now, there's blood. But since I painted my toenails red (maroon, dark red) it looks normal. BUT you take a closer look, you see blood under the skin. And as usual of me, I will do and peel the skin or cut it off or something and let the blood out. BUT this time I didn't. I don't know if its a good thing or not,LOL!!! At least I'm not crazy like my mum. Like I told you, Julz fell and injured her knees really badly. There will be scars and right now, blood has dried and clotted. And its a dark dark brown (nearly black), like a scab la. And since its thick and BIG, my mum suggested to use a blade - I REPEAT... A BLADE!!! - to scrap it off at one go. Kinda slice it off. And she said (and I QUOTE) "I like doing that! I always do that!!!" And that scared the crap outta me. WHAT THE HELL!?!?!? Then I remember the scar on her shin and said "Is that what happened to your leg?" She nodded quite happily. AND I BLOODY KID YOU NOT!!!!!! Just at that moment, I saw a mum I didn't know I had... Childish and insane!!!Hahahaha.

I also went to MidValley today. Nope, not to hang out with friends. NOPE, not to hang out with mum. And nope, not to go crazy shopping. But yes, to go crazy BOOK shopping. =) MPH has a sale right now, until March 2nd??? Well 15% off all books for members. Oh and from today (27th Feb) till 29th Feb, members will get an additional 5% discount off ALL BOOKS!!! So its definitely an offer worth grabbing. I mean books in Malaysia IS NOT cheap. New releases are AT LEAST RM50. Some old books can go to... LOWEST around RM20 and those chick-lits I have normal shelf price is RM40 to RM50. So... to satisfy my reading hobby/needs DOES NOT COME CHEAP!!! Which definitely PISSES me off badly. Because the bloody government tells us to read more. Encourage usbla bla bla . But how to? When one book is so expensive? Can't blame them that much though, because of the currency conversion, but it is pissing off. I mean, yea there's the tax exemption. But I don't pay taxes... I'm young la!Soooo... aiyo!!! annoying ok !!! So I basically feed off my mum's money when I buy books. I really really can't afford to get any on my own. Not with my... non-existence... allowance and stuff. And my mum doesn't mind. Because 1) I enjoy reading. 2) She ALWAYS encourages us to read... ANY READING MATERIAL - and I do, newspapers, magazines, Reader's Digest etc etc You name it even a leaflet =D and 3) She knows I can't afford it 4) She doesn't mind =D

Well now, I have many books to read. And since there's not many chick-lits authors I like, and I've bought all of the books that the authors I like have written... I've branched out to Jodi Picoult. Oh, these are the chick-lit authors that I absolutely adore: Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella, Nisha Minhas, Cecelia Ahern, Kate Cann, Janet Evanovich and Meg Cabot. Of course there's some other books I've read, but I think these few are above the rest =) These authors dominate my shelves.Hahahaha. Oh and some books are on Julz REALLY messy shelf (mainly Meg Cabot and Kate Cann) because well, its for a younger generation kinda writing. You read and you'll understand. Oooo, if you know of any other good chick-lits out there, let me know =D I'm waiting for Marian Keyes' The Charming Man which will be released mid-year and Meg Cabot's Queen of Babble gets Hitched also mid-year. Wheeeee!!! Ohhh, and I think one of the best thrillers to read is Michael Connelly. I've read The Poet (which gripped me) and Lincoln Lawyer (AWESOME-ness!). I still have Echo Park to read,which I bought awhile back. He has sooo many more ok!!! Of course, there are many other authors, but... I'm on this one for now. Ohhh and Wild Swans is an AWESOME book.

So yes, here is what I bought. MY FIRST EVER Autobiography that I read. And its none other than one of my "heroes", Steven Gerrard (Gerrard My Autobiography). I'm on the lookout for Ellen Degeneres' My point and I do have one. Let me know if you come across it anywhere. I'd love to get my hands on it. Sophie Kinsella's Remember Me? I'm halfway through it already. =D Hehehehe. Its her latest release and costs RM74.90, but with the discount... SO MUCH LESS! hehehe. Kate Cann's Californian Holiday. I've read Spanish Holiday, Greecian Holiday and Mediterranean Holiday. So the remaining one was that. All on julz shelf. Ooo, I got Janet Evanovich's latest release Wife for Hire for 20% plus the extra 5%. AWESOME!!!! Meg Cabot's Size Doesn't Matter, which is the follow-up of Size 14 is not fat either! Michael Connelly's The Overlook and one of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper. If I like it I'm going to get more of her books. And a cook book. Cooking Light Italian... at 25% off with another extra 5% wahahahahahaha!!! If you do know me, you'll wonder why I got so little books. I know I know!!! SIGH!!! Should have gotten more eh? Julz was like "why this time so little?" hahahaha. =) One time, my mum's wallet went nearly dry... I got a lot of Marian Keyes books and some other ones I picked out. And that time, there was no offer. And... hehehe. about 14books for me alone in total. LOL!!! Well what to do? This time the bill came to RM312. Last time it was RM500. SHITS!!! hahaha!!!


The current bookshelf. I do need a new bookshelf. Mostly Nisha Minhas, Sophie Kinsella (everything except Remember Me?) and Michael Connelly.

The other side of the bookshelf. All Marian Keyes and Cecelia Ahern and other books.


I'm VERY proud of my book collection. You may call me a nerd. I don't bloody care. I love reading and you can't take that away from me =D

Hehehe, I just BORED you with all this book talk didn't I??? LOL LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Another thing I've been doing to past my time... STUDYING! I know... You'd think I'd take it easy and drop the "textbooks" right? Well I have... kinda. =P hahaha. I'm reading up on German Shepherds and learning how to train it. Because...we didn't train Floppy and now... hahahaha, she's SOOOOOOO stubborn and well, hyper... and doesn't listen to our orders. So here's proof =D

See! I'm not kidding!!!


And at night, when I can't sleep. I kinda find this therapeutic. Because I can close my eyes and do it. Relax my eyes. I fold stars. And I love it!!! hehehe =D I only do it at night. Somehow in the day... I find other things to do. Lol. its more magical to do at night. =D Especially when the moon's light is shining through my window.


I've actually done quite a lot more. This are just what's left with me. For me to finish up... About 500 + more?? I think its a lot more. Hahahhaha. One pack is like 200.




The neon coloured ones.


So now you know. And oh yea, I work as well. For mum. I go to the office. Sit around and read until she needs my help. And I help and help. Normally computer related things and account things and drafting things up and stuff... A lot of secretarial work. Lol. And then when i'm done, read more until she needs more help. So yeap. Ohhh, I'm not only on-call for my mum.. its like WHOEVER needs me in the whole office... I could go and help in the warehouse if needed... packing and sweating it out. No driving forklifts though =( Or I could head to the sales office to help out if needed. So yes!

My life! how... cool? Hahahaha well, certain things I do I reallllly enjoy. Ahem reading. *cough cough* NERD *cough cough* ahhhh to hell with that!!!

TOodlesssssss!


PS: I may take a break from blogging for awhile... all the books. *grins*

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 8:57 PM | 1 comments
Monday, February 25, 2008
I still cannot believe people are still talking about Edison Chen. GIVE IT UP OK!?!?! This is the last I talk about it. His thing, I won't judge. I can't be bothered. Actually, I don't want karma biting me back later in life. Later my husband I choose is jinx. Anyway, so yes. Maybe he has a sex drive. And that drive is only satisfied if he snaps pictures. Or maybe its a hobby. FOR whatever reason you think it is... YOU ARE NOT SURE! So stop assuming and bloody leave the guy alone. One less person that stops talking about it would eventually make the issue his and HIS ALONE. It is currently HIS ISSUE, but with everyone speculating and talking and gossiping, it seems its THEIR problem as well. Get a bloody life. SIGH! And who are you to judge him? You gave birth to him is it? And I don't know why ALL the focus is on Edison Chen alone. What about the girls involved? I think its bloody unfair. We talk about different sex having equality... how come when something like this blows up, all the blame (or at least MOST of it) goes to Edison Chen. I am a female, but I still believe that the girls should stand up and take action. Good for Gilian Chung who did. Her image might be scarred, but everyone's image is scarred, her's just more since she apologized.

My main point, the guy and the girls involved should both be given the blame. And leave them alone once they have given their version of the story and said something. LEAVE THEM ALONE.

Not leaving Britney alone resulted in so many things. Look at her now. Its quite a sad thing. Its scary to be living under a microscope. Sigh!!!


I remember the last football season (2006/2007) one of my friends, fellow Liverpool supporter, and I were talking about the transfers when the season would end. I may have blogged about it when this season started. But anyway, we were talking about Luis Garcia leaving and etc etc. And I said, I want Fernando Torres. My friend said, "quite unlikely, he's already said he doesn't want to leave Atletico Madrid" I said, yea fair enough... but I'd really like to see him in Liverpool. And he said, "definitely!" And look where the hottie is now. El Nino! I love him. And yes I still love Steven Gerrard and I really hope that speculation about luring him to Spain isn't true. Because I think that a move to Spain for Steven Gerrard (especially NOW, when he's doing well in England and all) would kill his career. Look at what happened to Theirry Henry and David Beckham. They were doing very well in England and when they moved to Spain... No no. Its a different style of play. Players whom intend to play Spanish football should follow this "line". Spain-England-Spain (retiring in Spain) or Spain-England (retire in the good English football) or England-Spain (moving to Spain when he's a bit more slow) WHY? BECAUSE ITS LESS DEMANDING in Spain. In England you have MANY youngsters coming out and attacking you and your legs won't be able to compete with them when you get older. But you'll have experience with you. And sometimes that just isn't enough. Anyway! my point is, Steven Gerrard in SPAIN is a bloody BAD move for him. AND for us KOP!

Anyway... I think he's smart enough. If you are a Liverpool fan, and a Torres fan, you'll KNOW that he has "You'll Never Walk Alone" tattooed on his arm. Well here's a song devised by the Kop. I love the Kop. The Liverpool fans are the BEST!!!

His armband proved he was a red - Torres, Torres
You'll never walk alone it said - Torres, Torres

We bought the lad from sunny Spain
He gets the ball he scores again

Fer-nan-do Torres Liverpool's number 9
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Floppy is very lazy now!!! Hahaha and when you have a treat in your hand... and she knows it, she'll sit without you asking her. LOL!!! She's still hyper. And I can't wait for Roxy to come as well.
We've gotten the puppy food and all... HEHEHEHE!!!

I'm off. =)

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 8:37 PM | 0 comments
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Leave Edison Chen alone. He's hot. Yes. He's famous. Yes. He's done something... morally wrong? Maybe. He has an interest. Yes. Look, just leave the guy alone. I fancy his body and all, but its not those racy pictures I like. Its the one fully dressed or shirtless that I like. So if you think I had a freaking spree time looking at his naked body... You are wrong. I pitied the guy. In fact, once I saw the pictures, I didn't go on and search for more. I mean, its a violation of privacy. Some may disagree with me and say, "he had it coming anyway, taking those pictures and keeping it in his laptop." Well, to those who said that, its not his fault. The person who serviced his laptop isn't professional. Let me give you a scenario. Put yourself in the situation. You took those pictures (you are in the pictures - even if you say you won't and bla bla bla... JUST PUT YOURSELF IN THE POSITION!) and you saved it in your comp. And you send the computer for a service. And the person who serviced the computer finds those pictures. You think what? The person won't post it online? You think the person won't keep another copy of it? You think the person won't look through them and distribute it to the world? Well reality check for those who said NO. It will happen, only you won't get as many hits as Edison Chen, because 1) You aren't as hot. 2) No one bloody knows you. 3) Who the hell is... *insert your name here*? 4) You probably have a small dick then (applied to guys only) 5) Noone is THAT interested in YOUR scandal. But face it, it will be online somewhere and you'd be fucking embarrassed and probably hide. And how'd you like it if someone else went to search for more of those shit ass pictures of yourself eh?

Yes, Edison has some fetishes, one being - taking photos when he's in "action". But you can't put all the blame on him (if you are). The girls who were involved KNEW he was taking the pictures. Isn't it also their fault for those pictures being taken. And how sure are you that its ONLY Edison Chen whom has those photos. Maybe its those girls who requested to take them. Maybe those girls have copies as well in their computer. And face it, its NOT only him whom has those kinda of pictures of themselves. Many other celebrities has it, its just that they haven't been exposed by some morons who invade people's privacy. Many ordinary humans have it too, its just that noone bothers as much.

So you know what? Leave the guy alone and leave those girls alone as well. Yes, they were naive. But can't you just leave people ALONE? I don't get it. Yes, gossip is juicy but you know what? Look what happened to Princess Diana. I'm worried for Britney's life. In fact, many other celebrities. Its quite pathetic that people consider being a paparazzi a job. Chasing after people's car, intruding one's home, etc, etc just to get paid. DUDE! WTF!?!?!? I like George Clooney for standing up and saying something and taking action. I like Julia Roberts for giving the paparazzi a taste of their own medicine.

And for those who write/talk/forward pictures and diss Edison and all that. Why didn't you diss Paris Hilton then? Stupid shits! Seriously, get on with your own life. If you have problems of your own (don't tell me you have none), how dare you have a say in other people's problem. Just because he's a celebrity? You have that "power"? BULLSHIT! I stand up with all those who says, "Leave EDISON Alone". Actually, Leave Britney Alone. Leave Lohan Alone. Leave CELEBRITIES Alone. Don't they do enough by giving us music and movies. Can't you just be satisfied with that? And they do let us in on what is happening in their lives. So why can't you just be satisfied with it all? I doubt you'd like your house to be broken into and ransacked. I doubt you'd like the be photographed and mobbed 24-7. I doubt it all. leave them alone.


On another verdict.... FERNANDO TORRES IS RED HOT! FERNANDO TORRES IS GOD-LIKE!!! His hat-trick against Middlesbrough, WOW! From the 1st goal to the 3rd goal... WOW!!! And Gerrard's goal against Inter Milan was ALSO WOW. Wait, Dirk Kuyt's was AMAZING. That lovely pass from Pennant, and the finisher by Kuyt was... Amazing. Steven Gerrard is my hero. I'd kiss the ground he walked on. SERIOUSLY!

VIVA LIVERPOOL!!!

Goodnight =)

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 9:08 PM | 0 comments
Saturday, February 23, 2008
To view/read previous posts on my Milan trip click HERE!


The day started with us waking up very very early to have breakfast at 7.15am. We had to as today, the BIG day, the highlight of the whole trip to Milan (well apart from... the next day - 18th), the day we were going onboard the cruise. How awesome is that!?!?!?!

We had a short breakfast, basically consisting of the same dishes as previous days. How pathetic? Awesome hotel, same breakfast practically every day. Sob! After breakfast, headed back to the room for more packing from last night. For me it was more of last minute items like my toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and soap. That sort of things. Once the three of us (John, Julz and I) were done, we headed to the lobby to check out. Once everyone was down, Aunt ML and I headed to the pharmacy (which was just located opposite the hotel) to buy some cough mixture and lozenges for Jacobson and mum. Be on the safe side.

When we returned to the hotel, the coach/van was already there. So we loaded our bags. *ahem* 14 bags (which included the wheelchair) is not an easy task. We were scheduled to leave at 9am. And guess what? Exactly at 9am, we were all IN the vehicle, all bags in the vehicle, all check out procedures DONE, nothing left behind, driver in his seat, everyone very comfortable. And 9am sharp, we left. As John said, "very punctual driver and very punctual passengers" hahaha.

We left the hotel, and this would be the last time I'll be seeing Milan's city center. Well for this trip at least, I'll be back Milan. I promiseeeee! My husband better be loaded. Hehehe. We were to go from Milan to Savona. Savona is a little town by the sea. You'll understand why. The driver said, "on the highway is snowing." Which was... AWESOME!!! Because I looooove winter and I looooove snow! Hehehe, if possible, my wedding will have real real snow. ;) LOL!!!! Now who wants to marry me eh? I doubt anyone. Hhahaha. I slept for awhile as I was pretty tired.

When I woke up. There was SNOW!!!!!!! YAYYYYY!!! Not on the road, but on the grasslands on the side of the road and etc etc. And from this moment on, I stayed awake and took A LOT of pictures. Snows were on buildings, houses, fields, mountains, cars, and so on. Perfecto!!! Went through a series of tunnels (to pass through mountains). Hmm... OK not a series, but A LOT of tunnels.

This is our very punctual driver. John took this.

That white thing... is called SNOW =P

See snow is on rooftops!!!

One of the MANY tunnels.

Snow on a hill/mountain.

A house, with snow on its rooftop and a lovely scenery of the mountain in the distance.


jacobson - my little brother. Slept on my shoulder. SOOO HEAVY HEAD



Another tunnel.


At the end of a tunnel, there's always light ;)




LOOK LOOK!!!!!!!!!!! mountainssssss!!! I likee!


As we headed towards our destination, reaching nearer and nearer, we could see the ocean.... And I LOVED it, even though I was glaring directly at the Sun. hahahaha couldn't take a picture though. And as we were on a particular stretch of road, just the sea under us, as you are exposed to the Sun, the wind was mighty strong. And for certain periods we were protected by the tunnels, but when we were exposed, you could somehow "feel" the wind as you see all the trees getting pushed. And you see cars that pass you moving to one side. John could feel it slightly as he was in front. But the effect on the lorries was.... obvious! hahaha quite scary actually.



The ocean. You see the Sun is on the right side, so there's all the reflection. hahaha.



We reached Savona. Now we had to go to the port. Not that far once we reached the town. We arrived at the port, Port Crociere, which I think means... Cruise Port, at about 11.30am. We saw the cruise from a distance and immediately I started jumping on my seat. It was one thing seeing the snow, and another the cruise. It was HUGE, really breath taking. Its like... I don't know, soooooo big. hahaha. We got off the coach and started unloading the bags. And the moment you got off the coach, WHHOOOOOSH, a gush on wind will hit you hard. And you realize, its too cold. VERY VERY COLD. My fingers were exposed for awhile, so I had to stuff them into my coat's pocket. What a relief. Pity the men. They had to carry the bags. hehehe. We had to tag our luggage so that required more exposure of our hands to the... very strong, chilly winds. I guess its the sea breeze. I had my big fat coat on, and I was shivering, my teeth clattering and yea you get it. COLD GILA! Once all that was done and our luggage handled by the staffs, we headed indoors. WHAT A RELIEF!


I present to you, Costa Serena! *jaw drops*







We each had numbers, the numbers representing the boarding batch number. Ours was 6 so it wasn't so bad. We found ourselves a seat. And John went to look around, and realized we needed to get forms. So he got the forms and we filled it up. We waited in this sort of waiting area. err.. DUH right? Well its kind of like an airport, except... there's only one cruise to board. Yea it was really impressive. We boarded at around 12ish - 1pm. And it was quite tedious. No lines, just like everyone rush and squeeze. Typical Malaysia if you ask me. Soooo, being Malaysian, we were the first to board when number 6 was called... hehehe, since we already started waiting when number 5 was called. =P My dad ok!!

They had to check our passports, see if we had the visas we required. And our name on the passenger list. As well as pass through metal detectors. Who the hell is going to bomb a cruise in the middle of the Medittereanean?

Before we boarded the cruise, we had to take a picture. Every passenger did. So the 12 of us took a photo with 2 cruise staffs and the donut life saver thing. I'll post picture of that another day. It requires me to scan the picture and all that, soooo sabar! hehehe. We handed in our passports to the person-in-charge and viola! Done, we entered the cruise. We headed to our rooms, located on deck 8 (room 8347 is mine), but it wasn't ready so we headed for lunch at deck 9.



Whilst waiting for the last of the number 5's

John thinks there's GOLD in my nose. And I don't know why he thinks that!!! LOL!

A view of SAVONA



After lingering around we decided to head back to our rooms. This time around I'm sharing my room/cabin with my godparents. The cabin isn't huge or anything, but its really spacious. The bathroom just nice. Not like so small you don't have space to move around. Its really nice. It wasn't cramped (like Star Cruises). And there was a balcony. So yes, I'm satisfied! haaha. We waited for our bags and whilst waiting, some napped. Whilst others (me) started to decided which excursions to take. And my wishes came true. We'd be going to Nou Camp. Wahahaha need to charge camera for it, you don't know where that is? And what it is? SHAME ON YOU!!! Hmpf!


My godparents.

Jacq: "you see... I've got a long life. See that line. And oh I'll have three serious relationships in my life:
Julz: "really?? how about me?"
Bel: *stupid girls, I'll just eat my ice cream*

John snapping one of us.

And us snapping one of John

Trying to take of John's ass. But Julz as usual, takes of me as I look sleepy and stoned.. =.="

Candid of Aunt ML. hehehehe.

Walking back to the room.

Answer to the teaser from previous post "Teaser: Whose naked pic does Julz snap?"
hehehe. What WERE you people thinking eh???


Blurrrry!

One more of Savona


We got our cabin cards and our form of identification when we leave the cruise for excursions. Its this credit card sized card that has our name and cabin number. Will show it in another post. There was a boat drill, which everyone had to attend, but knowing my family, some ponteng *ahemMUMahem* We wore our life jackets and all. Stood outside but it was very very windy. But didn't feel the effect as much as there were many people. Stood there whilst announcements were made. In Italian, English, German, French, Spanish,... I think that was all. But yea, VERY long. And that was it. Went back to our rooms.


From the balcony.

Hehe. They have to queue up. Whilst I'm already in my room!!!! hehehe. Btw, its freezing down there. And even from my room balcony.


And I took a shower, whilst taking a shower, we left the dock. Heard the cruise making sounds... like the honking except... tenfolds of a cars'. I went out to the balcony after my shower to have a look. And it was freeeeeeezing cold. Even with my towel and clothes and all on... But then my hair was wet. Hahaha, but it was nice.


Can't really see the waves crashing eh? But its REALLY nice I swear!!!


Before dinner we headed to the Theatre, which is located at the front of the cruise. Watched a show at 7.45pm. A display of what there would be offered and all. Nice laser display to Eclipse of the heart. And well, a variety of things. We also walked around for awhile and walked through the casino. At about 8.45pm, we headed to dinner which starts at 9pm. There's two seatings, unfortunately we had the later one. But my dad went to change it to the earlier dinner. Got seated at our table (table 129) and was given a menu. The menu consisted of Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Pastas, Main Course, cheese platter and desserts. And you are allowed to choose from each section. WHICH I DIDN'T!!!! Its A LOT of food ok! hahaha, waited for awhile and it was served. Quite nice. After everything we were served our desserts. YUM YUM!!! I ordered cheesecake *YUMMY* and Julz ordered Lemon Sorbet. OOoooo, it was very very nice. But makes you squirm. Hahah seriously! And julz gave me a big spoonful, soooo.. inside my mouth there was fireworks =P

After dinner, walked a little more around the cruise, before deciding to call it a night. Prepared for bed... and I charged my camera AND phone. Tomorrow.... YAY!!!!


And somewhere along the way, we got this. We were passing through France to our next port of call. So yea!!! hehehe.




Next post: 18th December 2007 - Barca baby! Teaser: Why I nearly wanted to kiss the ground I walked on.

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 11:31 PM | 0 comments
RM500 deposit. Another RM1,300 in about a week. That's us giving money.

On the receiver's side, she pockets the RM500 if we pull out. But I doubt we will. WE WON'T! Its for.... DRUM ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! loud loud happy happy long long drum roll please! a German Shepard puppy. A bitch =) Female ok! and really cute. I wonder if Floppy is going to be jealous. SIGH! But anyway, there'll be more attention on the newcomer for a few weeks from me as I'll be the one training her. Hehe, something we didn't do with Floppy so whenever she sees anyone she jumps and whenever we go for walks or anything, she poops and pees anywhere (ON GRASS, MAY I ADD) and runs SOOOOOOOO fast. She loves walks. She really does.

Anyway I like the name ROX but I guess we're going for ROXY. Hehehe, I actually want it to be TAZ or SAZ or MAX or... SEX? hehehe But they sound so... boyish. So ROXY it shall be.

Why am I the one training her? Because I've got no school and am very free. =D I don't mind. Because I will be going away in April, probably for the whole month or something like that. And May and June... may already start spending it in Singapore. Hopefully not, I wanna be home and spend LOADS of time with my dogs.

OH SHIT!!! Alicia!! I forgot... I just remembered when I was typing this out. So so so so so SORRY!!!!!!!

Anyway, I'll update you guys and let you come over to see her if you want. Let me know.

And I'm soooooooo happy! hehehehe. Time to play with Floppy. Damn! Two dogs in the house... MUM's fine with it. Hahaha, here's what I told Alicia. My mum is scared shits of dogs but she's even more scared of thieves and all. The paranoid-ness. Hope I don't catch it.

Ooo, will be walking my dogs more often now. Hehehe. Crazy!!! Toodles!!! Happy bitches. Me and my dogs I meant =P

GERMAN SHEPARD!!! hehehe, yea it ain't Alexia but!!!! Its something!! I miss that girl! Grrr!

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 5:57 PM | 0 comments
I remember one year ago, this exact day... What happened exactly. I remember I had college (Friday... Further Maths class), and my brother (John, was back from Singapore as it was CNY that time) was knocking on my door asking me to wake up. I thought I was late for college, but I opened the door anyway and he said, "Wake up, ah-ma passed away. Faster pack." I didn't realize what happened. Took me a few seconds to let it sink in and let my brain process the info. I stood at the door for about 3seconds before realizing and told my sister to wake up. I went to the bathroom to clean up. But couldn't lift the toothbrush and everything was just flying in my head. What? Ah-ma passed away? We're going to Singapore? I have class, should I skip? Once I got some answers, my cleaned up and had a quiet moment against the bathroom door. When I got out, I opened my closet and took out white shirts.

As I was doing that, my whole house was a mess. People walking in and out of my room and around the house. Noisy with footsteps but little/none human voices. Well I didn't hear anything. Then my mum comes into the room and tells me, "Jacq, you don't need to go. You go for your class then later on in the day you come down to Singapore." I was a little relieved. Because in my head it meant that I could sidestep the reality for now. Go to college and imagine it didn't happen. But I was wondering how am I going to pretend? I know it happened. I heard of it. And how was I going to concentrate in class without breaking down? It happens to me, when something happens and I go to classes, I just break down. Yes, tears and all. So that worried me.

I helped my sister pack and then mum comes into the room to tell me to pack. My dad said skip class. And I was even MORE relieved. I called Kelly to tell her that I wouldn't be able to make it to class and told her what happened. And as the words came out of my mouth "my grandma passed away" my words were shaking and my eyes flooded.

After we were all done, we headed straight to the airport, my uncle driving over to send us. We went to the ticket counter and managed to catch the earliest flight. In the plane... it just kept spinning... my grandma has passed away. My grandma has passed away. And with that going in my head, I fell asleep. I woke up a few minutes before we landed and we ran out of the airport (we had to check-in luggages) after immigration where my uncle picked my father up and went straight to the coffin purchase place. The rest of us went into 2 taxis and went to my uncle's place. We met my aunt (dad's sister) and her husband together with my cousin and her husband. We haven't had breakfast to my cousin brought us to eat whilst my mum stayed with my aunt and uncle.

When we returned we sat around and I did a little of Further Maths and then just couldn't do anymore, so we talked and more relatives (uncles, aunts, cousins) arrived. The coffin arrived and they set it up and everything. Everyone went to have a look at my grandma in the coffin but I didn't want to. Not because I was scared but because I had a memory of her alive and I didn't want that to go away and be replaced with her lying in a coffin. The whole day we spent there and late at night we went to the hotel and slept.

That was 23rd February 2007. Ah-ma, I miss you so much. I know we didn't really spend A LOT of time when you were around in this world, but I remember the times when we'd visit you in Singapore and everything. I remember when you stayed here and I'd come to your aid when you came out of the room. We still have some of your clothes hanging in the cupboard. I remember many things, and I am glad you went away peacefully.

I love you and miss you so much.

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 5:37 PM | 0 comments
Friday, February 22, 2008
Too much Ellen Degeneres. Honestly, I LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think she's the one gay person I absolutely love. No disrespect to her or anything, my views on homosexuals are a bit... mean. Due to certain reasons (noone knows, so don't feel left out). But Ellen Degeneres is.... AWESOME!!! I watch The Ellen Degeneres Show quite often, stopped recently because they replay it on Astro (sucks!) and we're watching it late (double sucks!). I think she's really sweet. Really funny. And you know what? She and Justin Timberlake are good friends... and I'm sooooo envious of her when he just pops by the studio and gives her a hug. MONKEY!!! And you know what? She's bloody 50. FIFTY!!! And she doesn't LOOK 50. She looks way younger. And she's reallllllly funny. I love her!!!

Anyway...

Happy 56th Birthday to DADDY

and

Happy 20th Birthday to GOLOKA

Wished the both of them as soon as I got up. I know I know, I should have wished them at 12am, but I'm different that way, I wish people few hours off the stroke of midnight... OR a few hours/minutes BEFORE the day ends. Unique eh? Or maybe a day or two late. SHUT UP! Its not that I forget. I remember and I make a mental note, but it always slips my mind. But anyhow, I wish you and you be happy ok! Very rare for me to just send messages. Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!

Daddy likes green as its the colour of MONEY. Well the US Dollar. Hahahaha and the RM5 note and 20 Indian Rupees, and... the list goes on. So yea that's why his name or rather what I call him is in green. Goloka because she's always so cheerful and smiley. And happy. And she's bright and a really good friend. So yea.

Both of 'em OLD! =P hehehehe. Sorry! But I mean, truth be told, they ARE older than me, so considered OLD la. Sigh, Julz calls me old because I'm turning 18. She looks at me, says... 18? and laughs. And I look at her says, 6? and nod my head. =P

Anyway, here's a funny inside joke between Julz, Bel and myself. OH MY GOD SHE'S WHITE!!!!!!!!!!! hahahaha Julz fell, and has deep cuts on BOTH her knees. Deeper on the right knee. And you know what? She laughed at me (and I let her) when I fell and cut my knee. So its KARMA! Hahahaha!

Ohhhhhhhh! Damn, I forgot what I wanted to say.

Oh yea, my Valentine's Day flowers are dead. I had to chuck them out. And well, not really my fault, I was away for 5 days. So yea. Hmm, and the plants around the house... THEY ARE STILL ALIVE!!! Hahaha, I was so worried they would die when I left, because hardly anyone takes care of them. Jacq's job (gave the label myself) as I'm so free.

Time for STEP UP 2 THE STREETS!!!!!!!!! hahahaha Julz is freaking jealous!!!!!!!!!!! Study!!!! hehehe, now my turn to use that. =P Toodles!!!!
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Thursday, February 21, 2008
Hands up if you do. Well actually, type your name and send me a bloody email. Well you KNOW my email as you hacked into it. This is bullshit.

Talk to my friend and act as if I'M horny. Roshan is smart!!! Hahaha, he knows me well. Honestly, WHAT THE FUCK? People need a life. And of ALL people, MY account. Seriously! Go find people whom actually HAVE this huge secret they store online or something. Damn fucking lame! And its trying to act like ME and kinda give me a bad name. Well guess what? My friends, well anyone who knows me, knows that I don't tell people (and of ALL people, Roshan) that I am horny. Hahahahaha! Rosh was... nvm nvm! It'll be even funnier if it was a guy and Rosh had a hard on. =P Ok, this is REALLY not me getting horny/kinky or whatever you sick perverts out there think. I'm taking the situation lightly and having a laugh of it. And honestly, if I talk a little dirty like... that? and you think I'm horny... OKAYYY!! something's wrong with your mind. That's horny talk?? WTF!!!!!

Anyway, from here on we proceed to... Random shit.

RIP Lydia Sum. If you don't know who she is... AIYOOO!!! Where have you been? Well if you aren't a Chinese in the Asia, then you're excused. And if you were born yesterday... or few years back then you are forgiven. But anyway, she's famous in Hong Kong and she's done some shows (well MANY) that I enjoyed. Funny too!!

Tip for those who loves to travel: DO NOT RELY ON... nvm, I don't want to diss countries. But anyway, here's one... Don't bloody order Tom Yam and Spicy SPICY Thai glass noodle salad with Shrimp and meat 12hours before you board a plane. Heck, let it be 24hours. Your stomach does funny things. Especially if you don't take spicy food EVERY DAY. Hahahaha. Yea, I'm the dumbass who did so. I knew that it would upset my tummy, but NO, I'm in THAILAND, I need my Tom Yam. =P


DUDE!!!!!!!!!! 6 more episodes for OTH Season 5. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! hehehe. Will start filming on March 6!!

hehe, I'm soooooooo tired. Had a nice chat with Wevind! Gosh, I miss that monkey! He's still monkey, I've upgraded from mangkuk to punk. COOL!!! =) xoxox.3


GOOD NIGHT!!

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 10:38 PM | 0 comments
Friday, February 15, 2008
I won't be blogging ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeap, you got that right.

Hehe, made you cry for a while? Surprised? Amazed that I can leave the keyboards alone? Upset that your boredom will tenfold now because no more blogs from JacQ-JacQ??? Hehehe, I'm just messing with you! Of course I'm still blogging. Just a short break... 5 -7 days actually. Whilst I'm in India. And I doubt I'll get any good connection there (remote areas) and not like I'm willing to pay to use the net to update there. So yea, I guess you will have to find other things to do whilst I'm gone. Its just a short break. And I'll be... in INDIA!!!! Awesomeness!

So just letting you, my faithful readers (what... 5 of you?? Alicia, MJ, HJ, Ureeeya and... ?? make it 4) hahaha. Sigh!! SOOOO SAD!! SO PATHETIC!!! 4 readers!!! I doubt Uree reads anymore, or Alicia... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Well, let it be TWO then... TWO READERS!!! Awesome!! Yet very sad!!! I wanna know who reads my blog. Ohhhhhhhhhh Kelvind Bhaskaran. When he's bored. I guess. Hahaha, eh, don't go clubbing, spend your time in the library. =.=

Anyhow, it's all good. two readers and... maybe a few extra... SAD LA SAD!!! I don't know why I blog. Grrr! Let me know if you read ok. It'll be nice to know.

I'm off now. Family dinner tonight... OH WAIT!!! I must tell you about Charlotte and Jerome!!! Amazing, polite, lovely, adorable, handsome/pretty, cute, etc etc kids. I love them. Charlotte Bun! yes that's her name =) Anyway, had dinner with parent's friend. Those two are their kids. Charlotte is a dragon (10yrs younger than me) and Jerome is a HORSE (12 years younger than me). Should have took pictures with them. They are really really soooo cute and fun to hang out with. I LOVE KIDS!!! Can I say I want kids tooooo? Hahahhahaha Not now not now!

Anyway, more on that when I get back, if I'm up to it/remember =P

Toodles and may you find something else to occupy your time with.

Miss you allllll!!! High school friends, college mates, JOHN!, John's friends (LOL!!!), etc etc. Take care... If I could... BIG BIG HUG!! ooo, I like those. YOUREEEEEEEEEEEEEYA!!! =) I miss Young Jin and Tyrone. Sigh!!!!

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Thursday, February 14, 2008
5th for the day and the final one. Calling it a night after this. May be early for some, but gotta leave the house at... 7.45am. *sobs* Mum needs help in the office desperately!

Anyway... THE AMAZING RACE ASIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome-ness!!! I love love love! I love Pamela and Vanessa and were rooting for them from the beginning. 100% Malaysian. And I loooooooove them!!! BUT unfortunately, they didn't come out tops. But you know what??? I still love them and still think they should have gotten first. Silly mistake at the roadblock. ARGH!!!! I'm so annoyed sometimes, its like why don't they know this and know that!?!? Haiz!!!

But still, congratulations to Adrian and Collin. They did really well. Patience is a virtue. And they are awesome. The dark horse of the three.

Marc and Rovilson! Hahaha I really didn't want them to win. I was all out for the girls. Because, girl power WHAT!!!!!!!! They are fantastic. Even the original Amazing Race will have a tough time beating their record. How many times first in pit stops, and how many IN A ROW! hahaha, the only ones who beat them at pit stops were Pam and Van and Adrian and Collin. Which is the irony of the finale as it was only the three whom have EVER reached first in the pit stop in the finals. And you know what??? I CAN'T WAIT FOR SEASON 3... And I'm very sure the Amazing Race Asia ALL-STARS, will have Marc and Rov, maybe with diff partners? Ahem Rov and Van. =)

Still love the girls and it's my dream to meet them both. And its also my dream to be on the Amazing Race. Hahaha, Julz and I have it ALL planned out. Even which tasks we would take and all that. And if it was the Amazing Race with teams (of 4), it'll be John, Julz, Jacobson and I. Not to be mean or anything, but my parents? They aren't really up for the running. And Jessebel? She's scared of heights, scared of insects (of ALL kind), scared of animals (of ALL kind), scared of the dark etc. etc. She'll be useful for eating all those funny funny foods, but we'll have John and maybe myself (that's also where my dad would do us really really good!). And Jessebel is all up for those crazy stunts... Bungee, rollercoasters, etc etc... BUT that's where you have... ME!!!!!!!!! hahahahaha. Jacobson is active. Juliana, well.... she... just more fit ok!!!

but who knows, its a long way before we actually audition. Soooo yeap!!!

Congrats to Adrian and Collin. Congrats to Pamela and Vanessa for... BEATING THE BOYS (marc and rov) and Congrats to Marc and Rovilson anyway. They've won sooooo many prizes... Grrrrrr!!! That Africa all expense paid trip... SIGH!! and the credit cards, and gadgets.. .I'm sooooooo jealous!!!

I had fun this season. Season2 was definitely more happening. But I did enjoy Season 1 as well.... I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Wooooohooooooooooooooooo!

Season 3 Season 3!!!

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 10:07 PM | 0 comments
Hey you all, am I your friend? Well do me a favour, vote for my friend Kelly on this site.

JUST DO IT! No questions asked OK! Do it!!


http://www.letlovebeyourmuse.com/View.aspx?ID=kelly


*ohhhh, 4th post for the day... LOL!*

Have you voted??? Then help spread the news. Thanks a bunch! I'll treat you to something one day... =) SO there's an incentive.

Toodles!!!!!!!
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OK its been AGES since I had soooo much time on my hands. Its been ages since I posted 3 posts in a day. I use to go up to 5. Hahahahaha. Those were my naive love days. Stupid but meaningful... for that age =P I've grown up!!!! *shut up shut up if you're gonna poke fun at my height OR anything else for that matter*

Oh this is quite "late" news. It was actually released yesterday... THE WRITERS' STRIKE IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!! Yes yes yes!!! And rumor has it that OTH will continue with filming for new episodes for Season 5! Its not official, its just a rumor. But its ONE DAMN rumor I want to come true!!!

And its good that the strike is OVER! More Grey's Anatomy *stabs Rose*, more Desperate Housewives *cheers cheers! More MIKE DELFINO *drooools* I can't wait!!! OOO also it means, MORE PRIVATE PRACTICE!! Hahahaha, I haven't started watching it, but its good.

Oh, and its sad news that Heath Ledger died due to... read properly ok. ACCIDENTAL PRESCRIPTION drugs overdose. Its really really sad. Such talent. Haiz...

Anyway, Aunt Linda (my mum's friend.. who lives in China and whom I will be staying with if I go) was in New York when Heath Ledger passed away. She was walking on the next block when all that happened. Like the police and the ambulance and all. She didn't know until the next day, when she picked up the newspaper and realized that it was just the next block! Sigh!

Anddddddd, I've been doing a lot of gardening. Well by gardening I mean watering the plants and grass and pulling out weeds. My dad does all the planting, you touch his plants, he bunuh you. hahaha, I haven't been promoted to that yet! Anyway, the stupid water sprayer thing sucks!!! Now I have a blister like thing on my right middle finger. How appropriate! Its not really a blister-blister, but its... you know if you play the play station. You rub your fingers too much on the controller... Loads of friction. Your fingers go red, and then there'll be little water pockets on your finger. Like under the skin. Its like how a mosquito bite looks like, except its water under your skin. And if you peel of pierce the skin, the liquid oozes out. Well yea that! And I don't want to pierce it. Because I always do that, and I always have ugly fingers for a few days. hehe!

And you know! Its soooo satisfying when you pull weeds out. Hahaha! My current enjoyment!!! Hehe, I believe I've pulled out most of the weeds!!!!! So cool!!! You know, pulling the weeds, with the roots out... COMPLETELY!! its really annoying when you pull the weed and the root is firmly planted in the ground, so you can't pull the entire weed out. That sucks! but when you do get it all out, its amazing. satisfying!

Oh, and if you think watering the garden is an easy job... Well, our garden just got bigger... so yes! One day you come and take a look. And I'll sit back and enjoy the lovely breeze we get when you walk in the garden, whilst you water the garden... See how easy! hahaha, but I've gotten used to it. I like it. And the water hose is quite long, soooo its heavy!!! Yeap! imagine that! Hahahaha. Little Jacq carrying a heavy hose around the garden. =P

OHHHHH I have to go photo taking of the plants in my garden one day... There are a few rose plants which are small, and have really nice small flowers. They are like my baby. And then there are some other plants, don't know what they are called, but they really really nice. Photos another time. Hopefully the plants don't die when I'm away in India.

I'm off now. Shower time. Haiz, another guest coming tonight. Yesterday was godparents... Loved their company. My godbrothers BULLY me!! haha, they're cool dudes. Didn't get to see Wei Wei though =( But it was fun. Saw Lum Lum instead =D My godsister's brother's son. Tonight is my parent's friend. And tomorrow, my family treats my mum's side to dinner. =D

Ohhhhh, here's something for you to enjoy. Make sure you let it load and watch it. I've watched it so many times and I laugh so hard everytime. I laugh till I need to piss!

Enjoy!!

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 6:24 PM | 0 comments
DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS!!!!!!!!!!! Season 5 Episode 7 Preview


Start off with... LUCAS!!!!!!!!!!!! Moron MORON!!!!!!!!!!! If a guy ever did that to me... Kiss me when I admit that I still love him. And then he runs off saying he has to go see another girl. And you turn up at his door and you realise he's proposed to that girl... AND he gives you that freaking smug irritating look... I'd walk across the room and give it to him, where it hurts... LIKE reallllly bad. He'll need operation and he'll never be able to make babies. Then I'll walk off and have THAT smug look when I pass by the girl.

CARRIE!!!!!!!! go to hell!!! i'm trying not to swear and its really really hard. Stupid female dog (seeee! That's not swearing!). Seriously man!!!! What the hell is her problem. And Nathan... dumbf. No swear words!!! Seriously dude!!! You are married. And have a lovely kid... ARGH!!! I know I know, its just television. but I can't stand it. It happens in real life too. GOSH!!!

Ohhh, Victoria is sooooooooo stupid. hahahahahahhahaha!! I loooooove Brooke!! She's so funny! And OWEN!?!?!? YIKES!!! Guess what?? I heard a spoiler that Chase will return to OTH, so.... uh-oh!!!

Alice is gonna get fired!!! wahahaha. GO MOUTHHHHHHH!!!!

And Quentin!!! I finally found something about him that I like... *PUNCH*!!!!!!!!! ohhhhh and K-Fed's character sucks!! Dumbass!!!

Rooting for Peyton and Lucas. I don't like Lindsey. Could you tell?

Hmm, NOW. Anyone watch The Contender?? well The Contender Asia??? I watch it whenever I catch it. And Tiger Kings, when they got the eBay voucher. Hahahahahaha.. Dzhabar wanted to buy an iPhone. And Zach's sitting next to him... "Its a silicon case!!!" he was gonna buy a SILICON case for 500DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaahahaha Its soooo funny!!!! Muay Thai!

Hmm, Grey's Anatomy... ALEX AND LIZZIEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! that better happen. Lizzie and George *pukes* OMG!!! ROSE AND MCDREAMY!?!?!? EEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! stupid stupidddddddddd!!!!!!! I hate all this twists and all... seriously man!!!

Now, I'm off. =D

The privilege of working in your parent's office, or them allowing you to work from home. Wahahhaahahhaha! I love it!

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 1:59 PM | 0 comments
Happy Valentine's Day to EVERYONE!!!!!!!

If you're busy and don't have the chance to celebrate.... its only just another day. But if you do have someone special who's not around, so you're stuck at home/work and sulking... QUIT IT!!! Pick up the phone and give him/her a ring. Don't be so pathetic.

Anyway, I'm gonna kill the person who sent me flowers. Now I gotta watch the flowers die. And I already told him that I thought flowers and chocs were a waste of money, especially ON VALENTINE'S DAY! But noooo, he tells me things so that I change my mind... And I KNEW from that moment he was gonna pull something like this off. Hahaha. But you know what? THANKS VERY VERY MUCH!!! imagine my surprise when I wake up, head downstairs and see a basket of flowers on the center table (in front of the TV). I go and KE-POH!!! And then see my name and the sender... WTF!!!!!!!!!!! Of course I smiled, but my brain was working overtime. Anyway, sweet gesture, it still doesn't mean I change my opinions on this whole Valentine's thing. Thanks anyway, and I do like it!!! Friend for keeps =P



And if you others out there are wondering WHAT MY VIEW on the Valentine's thing is... well well. Here I go. I think its stupid. Especially to get flowers and chocolates. Because of that one day, the prices of those two items hit sky high. Waste of money. And then because of that, you gotta dish out more money for movies, lunch/dinner etc etc. You see, on a normal day, that amount of money (spent of the flowers & chocs) could easily include those items, a movie AND maybe a drink/meal (depending on how cheap the guy is... or how SMART! hahaha) So yea, I kinda despise this whole gimmick. This is my opinion FOR NOW, and it may just change when I get a bf or get married. Because THEN, I may want flowers. And guys, roses aren't my ultimate favourite. =P hahaha

I tell you what, for the next few years, on Valentine's Day, DON'T get me flowers or anything like that. Get me something more cute =P I obviously LOVE teddy bears more. Hahahaha. No no, I'm not PICKY!!! Get me something else. But then... the next few years... why would I be celebrating Valentine's Day. I'll be overseas.


Get me a shirt like THIS!!!!!!! hahaha its currently my FAVOURITE top, together with my Happy Tree Friends top. Funny antics.




Happy Valentine's Day, Happy Chinese New Year (is still CNY OK!) ANNNNDDD Good Day =)

Have a good day. =)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Left the house, headed to the supermarket at Old Klang Road and then walked to another supermarket before heading home. Then put everything in the fridge and all, then headed to parent's office to pick up my dad for lunch. Ordered food and talked with the captain for other issues. Ordered more food for tonight and then.... ate and ate. I'm sooooo stuffed!! I had a very late breakfast and was already deciding to skip lunch as we'll be having guests over for dinner. My godparents, maybe my godbrothers and my godsister's family.

So many things to do.

Heading to India so soon!!! Pretty scared and very excited!!!

And then when I come back, it'll be daddy's birthday on the 22nd. As I'll be soooooo busy and tired, we've already got him his present. Two G2000 shirts... REALLY nice!!! I'm soooooo jealous of men, they just need to wear a nice cotton shirt and jeans/pants and they're set to go. Whereas us ladies, got to choose from such a huge variety!!! ARGH!! And then on the 23rd, it's my grandma's 1st death anniversary. I can't believe its just one year ago. I miss her so much.

And then come March... UH-OH!!!!!!!! results out!!! Then I'll be busy settling NUS' application and NTU's. Should I apply for SMU as well?? Closing date for NUS and NTU is 28th March and 31st March respectively... And SMU 1st April. Hmm, all will give me replies by May-July... So I guess I'll apply to all.

Busy gila!!!

I'm outtttttttt!! Lemon Custard Pudding Cake here I come.... DROOL PEOPLE DROOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Monday, February 11, 2008
To view/read previous posts on my Milan trip click HERE!


The day "started" when I woke up at 6.45am, where it's PITCH black outside and inside, as nature called (pee-pee). After answering nature's call, I crawled back into bed, but not before hitting my shin on the side of the bed and swearing under my breath. HURTS OK! And you know la, you saw how small the room was. Then woke up at 9am. Got ready and us three (John, Julz and I) went for breakfast at about 9.20am. Fast eh? To get ready I mean.

Had breakfast, which was kinda the same as the day before. But there were MORE people, as normally people don't get up at 6 something to have breakfast. Its more like what my whacked family does ;) This time around there was bacon. CRISPY nice bacon... oh wait, let me add - Crispy Salty Nice Bacon. (CSN bacon? lame lame!!! Nvm). I took quite a lot and I didn't want to waste, so I put them in bread so it wouldn't be soooooo salty. But still, my lips were white after awhile. You know, how when you have salt and vinegar chips, you get white lips. Yea cause of that. Cause of the salt! Lol. And I drank quite a lot of juice and water because I wanted to be hydrated. I mean its already COLD and I had so much salty food (IN THE MORNING!) I'm sure I would need water later on. And I didn't want to lug around a bottle of water (one bottle of water is NOT cheap!) so stock up now. Worry about nature's call LATER. Hahaha. But learning Biology, well... blood concentrated, so need water. So less urine. Well concentrated urine la! So not THAT worried.

After breakfast, around 10.15am, we headed to the room. Hang around, clean/pack a little and watched some TV. OK, here's the problem with Milan! Everything is in ITALIAN!!! There's no HBO or Star World. Everything is in ITALIAN! Even MTV. Well OK, but I mean I had to watch some sports and everything in Italian. Quite annoying. But can't blame them can I? Not their fault I don't understand Italian! Argh, but it was quite funny lah. Julz and I trying to "learn" Italian or well just speak Italian. Hehe.

At about 11.30am we left for lunch. Steamboat that was the same as on the 14th. It wasn't as tasty, but I was a little too full to eat anyway. Yea I mean, have lunch one hour after finishing your breakfast. Yea, stuff yourself before you even DIGEST the food! ARGH!!!!!! That's my family for you. Hahahaha! Crazy!! After lunch, we got 3 taxis to head to the same tour agency as the previous day. As you would have already forgotten, (that's why click the link above or HERE, to review what happened la!) my mum didn't bring out our passports yesterday so we couldn't go shopping in Foxtown, Switzerland.

At about 1pm arrived at Zani Viaggi (the tour agency). The bus leaves at 2pm. And since we were early, we decided to go into the Fortress that we saw the previous night, with the beautiful lights. Inside the fortress its really big and spacious. And we walked to the other end of the fortress, and was greeted by a BIG park. With loads of "botak" trees. Well it was winter ok! I really LOVE winter.




Shadows. Julz-like-a-boy and I.

Mum and Bel. With the botak trees

Then Mum and Princess. Also with the botak trees.

Then mum and the "boy" with the botak trees. Can you spot the difference between us three sisters? Well here's a hint, Bel and I same, but Julz diff. Apart from the hair. I'll give you chocolate!!!!

And the botak trees I LOVE so much!!!

One of the towers of the fortress.

I love this shot. Has a nice perspective!

And the map...

Grandma and us kids. And if you can't see the difference... Siggh!! L-R: Me, bel, jacobson, juls the boy and john!

Grandma, with her daughters and us kids!

Fortress from the front

INSIDE the fortress. L-R: John, Julz, Mum, Jacobson, Bel, Dad and I. Sylo Mylo

Failed attempt!!! hahaha, wanna know how it failed? Go to John's blog to see the PROPER pic. I don't want to spoil it here. =)

One of the gates.

The fountain!

Think you so cute ah? Jacobson and Julz

1 - 2 - 3 - PUSHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Lol

OK Pretty Jacq, Lala Jacobson and Char Siew!!! (hahaha!) =p (Our jokes! although pretty jacq ISN'T a joke!!!)

There's something about Fountains.

Here's the final shot. for you I mean. I have tonnes more.


After awhile of walking, we decided to head back to the tour agency. But before crossing the road, we took photos with the fountains and all... you enjoy the pics. So we went into the cafe next to the tour agency. To use the bathrooms. Hehehe, but these people don't like non-customers to use the bathroom, so we bought some sandwich and sweets and well 12 of us used the bathroom. Hahahaha!!!

Waiting for everyone to finish using the toilet.


At precisely 2pm, the bus turned on his engine and we were va-va-vroom going out of Milan. And we were greeted with LOADS of people on the streets carrying flags. Car passing by and honking non-stop. And I knew it instantly... FOOTBALL! I mean, where else are people SO passionate about football that they'll walk the streets with painted faces, carrying flags and driving in the street blasting their horns non-stop. I ABSOLUTELY loved it. Whilst some of my family members... said... Hooligans! ARGH!!! Sucks! I mean, I would have LOVED to join them! You wait... I'll be a "hooligan" one day.

And then... this is where I tell you the answer for the teaser from the previous post. What does JacQ get so excited about? Even if she's NOT seeing/touching it? Well as we were in Milan... Of course there's a "place of worship" right? There's no way there isn't one. And I was on the lookout for it. I mean Come On!!! At least show me a sign or something. And guess what... I saw the road signs!!!!!!!!!!! I was jumping in my seat... So excited. I mean, THIS is the place where people kick balls. Hahaha. I was on the lookout for San Siro. Milan's football stadium. House to AC Milan and Inter Milan. I mean, this is the place where AC Milan kicked Manchester United out of the Champions League last season. I get VERY excited when a football stadium is around. Well I saw the road signs like pointing to where it is. But I didn't get a picture of it. I didn't even know which building was exactly the stadium. But I did get VERY VERY happy. I won't be surprised if next time... when I get married, my honeymoon spots would be various famous football stadiums. Like the stadiums in Italy, France, England, Brazil, Argentina etc.


The "hooligans"

LOOOK!!!!!! SAN SIRO!!!!


More "hooligans"


I checked. AC Milan won a match or something overseas!




So on the way to Switzerland, we passed by some beautiful views. One of them green green GREEN stretch of land at the side of the road. And then, I fell asleep. Be a pig! Yeah!


TOLD YOU ITS BEAUTIFUL!!! Too bad couldn't get off the bus to take a pic.


Upon arrival at Fox Town, which is located in Lugano, Switzerland, I was greeted with some AMAZING views. Mountains in the distance, with snow capped tips, and there were houses on the mountain. And I KNEW that THAT was a skiing spot. We arrived at about 3pm. And we were to be there till 7pm. So when we got off the bus... it was COLD! So we headed into the shopping center. And walked around. Please be reminded that Fox Town holds designers and not so big designers... But all the prices... were cheaper than Milan itself. I mean its a factory outlet store. So yea! Cheaper and awesome quality and its the real thing! Half of us walked whilst some seated at a cafe with my grandma. And had glasses and glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice. No water, no sugar added. And its really really refreshing! Especially after that bus ride. There were many shops! But no Louis Vuitton, to my parent's dismay. But there were many others, and we walked into Bally, Esprit, Adidas, Guess, Gucci, Nike, Versace, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Diesel just to name a few. We shopped at Bally, Adidas and Esprit. We spent A LOT of time in Esprit. I bought two tops and a wallet. In Adidas I bought... what else but shoes. I think we all, kids, bought shoes. Hahahaha well except John, he bought a top. In Bally, dad bought MORE shoes. Oh and we bought A LOT of chocolates! Hahaha, some of you college mates have been lucky to taste it. Well mostly Physics mate. Alvint was like, "I give you chocolate you don't eat" and I replied "Oh, I only eat expensive chocolates" Hahaha, of course I'm messing around, but I don't usually eat A LOT of chocolates. So yea. Its awesome eh? The chocolate. Don't even have to bite or anything, it just melts in your mouth. =) Even if you JUST took it out of the fridge and put a piece in your mouth, it melts... Its AWESOMENESS!!! Btw, I LOVE ADIDAS!!! A little more than Nike! Hahaha, their shoes are a little more comfy, exclude the basketball shoes la. But running shoes and all.. ADIDAS baby! Pictures to show my Lovely Adidas. *proud owner of 4 pairs of Adidas shoes... 1 in a bad condition due to everyday wear in college... ok NOT that bad. And three very new. One reserved for the treadmill at home. One which I wore on the trip in Milan, can you see the clean white and red shoes? And the fourth pair... the new one! Not wearing till.... hmm we'll see*

Let the pictures speak...

You might want proof that I was in Switzerland. Here it is. Take note my phone set to M'sian time.

The mountains that greeted me. A very happy me.

Connected to the shopping center is a casino.


I tell you something. let you learn something. Entrata means Entrance!




See the mountain with the snow... in the distance??

MAJOR sale going on inside. Spent quite long inside

Those who weren't up to walking. Grandma, Aunts, Jacobson, Goddad and Godmum. They wait there, and drank orange juice. YUMMY! I still crave for it.

Julz' a FREAK! Jacq's pretty! =P hahahaha

After that first shot she said.. ok ok take proper one. and I said OK> and as a result. she still thinks THIS is proper. SIGH!!! My sister the "handsome" BOY I met in Italy! and the Char Siew Pau!

Grandma waiting! Hehehe

Jacobson engrossed with the PSP and oblivious to the surroundings. Whereas my goddad, VERY aware!





All the different brands...

Outside the shopping center. There's actually like... two? more bags of Adidas and more of Bally and chocolates... OH and BIG BAGS of Espirit clothing



Good Bye!!! I'll be Back!!!

Here. My Adidas shoe.


So damn cheap ok!!! And it was on HALF PRICE!!!! And guess what?? LIMITED EDITION! In MY SIZEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! Bloody lucky or what?? Well, gotta thank God for giving Ang-Mohs big feet. Hahahaha.

Yea, you better!


At about 6.45pm we headed outside. Can I tell you HOW MUCH OF A RELIEVE that was? Because I was wearing a turtleneck. Wait wait, a knitted WOOL turtleneck. And I was wearing my coat on it the WHOLE time we were shopping. Can you imagine HOW HOT it was. There was heater and then so many people radiating heat. Gosh, why didn't I just take it off eh? Well LAZY la, later need to put back on! hehehe. So yea. And it got a little itchy around the neck area. So going out into the cold cold night was awesome. I mean its not yet 7pm and the sky is pitch black. Couldn't see the mountains in the distance, what a pity, but I did enjoy the cool refreshing air. At 7pm sharp the bus came. Awesome!

As we left Fox Town, and headed towards the border to Italy, I caught a very very breathtaking view. Couldn't get a picture. But let me describe. The area is on a slope of a mountain or something. On both sides of the road. And there's light dotting the area. LOADS AND LOADS!!! It was like, Little specks of lights covering the WHOLE area. I loved it so much, and that's when I vowed that I would visit Switzerland AGAIN before my death. =P

We arrived at the Immigration and we got held up as there were a few people whom had problems. So we had to wait and wait. SIGH! Only left at 7.45pm. SAD! We reached Milan at about 8 something reaching 9pm. And hailed taxis to get us back to the hotel. And it was A LOT more colder than previous nights. SO SO cold! When we reached the hotel, we helped mum packed and did some packing for ourselves, as the next day... CRUISE CRUISE!!!! But there was SO much to pack. Julz and I skipped dinner as we were tired and not so hungry. Julz took a shower and then I did. Just around the time when I came out of the steaming bathroom - imagine Grey's Anatomy... McSteamy emerging from the steamy bathroom... Hahaha, except I'm not draped in a towel, I was in my PJs, ready to crawl into bed (and that's what I did), when John came back from dinner.

John took a shower whilst Julz and I slept to the sounds of the TV! What a bloody tiring day. Loads of walking. And I enjoyed it!!! No wonder people said I lost weight! All that walking! Hhahaha

ok. ITS OFFICIAL! I LOVE SHOPPING. I LOVE TRAVELING!!!!!!!!!!!!


Next post: 17 December 2007 - Cars and Ships! Teaser: Whose naked body does Julz snap a pic of? AND! Candid shots... picking NOSE! hahahaha!

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Sunday, February 10, 2008
To do or not to do?

Haiz, I'm soooooo busy the next few days. I'm trying to finish watching Grey's Anatomy and when I'm done, I'm gonna curse the Writer's Strike. And I'll do the same once I've finished watching Desperate Housewives!!! I'm so annoyed!!! Just give the writers what they deserve, especially from the internet downloads and all!!! GRRR!!! And OTH when it stops airing, it may be the last episode... IF the strike isn't over by then. SHITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!

I'm annoyed!

Jacq's tired! Had a good run of badminton and shooting hoops earlier. How I miss basketball... and my team!!! I miss those games, be it representing the school, or during PE, mixed teams. SIGH!!!!! My eyes are gonna close on me soon.

I love showers!! ABSOLUTELY love them! But, I am lazy after a sweaty smelly game of basketball/badminton/whatever sports I'll play. So I laze around. Normally I play in the evenings, and lately... Till about 8pm. Then i have dinner. rest for a long long time. Then hit the showers. And then I'll be drained and once my head touches the pillow, my eyes CLOSE shut!! I'M SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEPY! My skin is dry and I'm lazy!!!!!!

I still have to pack for India. Pack light and clothes with little/no exposure! hahaha, I have that in my closet?? Hahaha, I'm kidding... I typed on accident "I'm missing"... wtf man!! I think my eye/brain-hand coordination... is... off a bit. Hahaha. Loose T-shirts, Pants... and my eyes are closing.

Blah! So random!

PANGKOR PANGKOR!!!!!! SINGAPORE SINGAPORE!!!! I can't wait for April. Ohhh and CHINA CHINA!!! wahahahahahahahahahahaha! I love to travel and you can't go anything about it.

Toodles! I'm off to indulge in Grey's Anatomy. *yawns*
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Well CNY is a celebrated holiday among Chinese. And we all love it. Even if you're married. Even if you're single. You enjoy it. Nothing beats the sounds of chopsticks against the rice bowl. Or the rings of "happy new year", "gong xi fa cai" or "gong hei fatt choy". Or the sounds of mahjong tiles hitting against one another. Or the sounds of cards shuffling and the sound of crisp new notes (money money money, I got loads of money!). Or the sound of money exchanging hands (gamble gamble!!!). And the best yet... the sight of those red red RED envelopes called ANG POWS!! The bigger the better. Usually meaning that there's a bigger amount of money. Thicker doesn't always mean better. Two years ago, my paternal grandma (may her soul rest in peace) gave us angpows that were soooooo thick my heart jumped for joy when I received it. When I returned home to tear open all the ang pow packets... It was filled with RM1 notes. Total amount? Shhhh! I don't want to say. Anyway... its really NOT about receiving the money and all that. After 18 years of celebrating CNY, I realized its nice to just visit families and friends. And talk, eat and have fun, whilst ALL family members are around.

As usual, as every other CNY eve, my family (dad, mum, John, Julz, Bel, Jacobson and I) have dinner at home. Dad cooks and we help out when we can. Well normally I help out the most. Because I love the kitchen. Those whom have been to my house, know the center table in the kitchen... I love that table. I have meals there (when the house is nearly empty), sometimes study there, sometimes do my work there and prepare things there. So yea and I cook as well. So the kitchen is more of... my place and my dad's hahahahaha. This year we had... 8(?) dishes. And as usual... cannot finish la!!! Hahahahaha. Big portions ok!! you'll see. BUT we don't waste. We have the same dishes for... 3 days?? if not more. =P

OK Reason #1 I'm posting pictures of food here: I'm FREAKING LAZY TO HAVE A FOOD BLOG!!!

Reason #2 I'm posting pictures of food here: Easier to have everything under one "roof"

Reason #3 I'm posting pictures of food here: My food blog is... DEAD!!! Going to be shut down soon. =P



Chinese leek with mushroom and some shell fish. PLUS FATT CHOY!!!!!!!! HAIR HAIR!!
My mum's MUST eat every CNY. Well the leeks at least. And must also eat because it improves ur maths. Well I eat it!!!

Every CNY this is the dish I eat most. Its jellyfish with century egg with salad leaves. Its AWESOME!!!!


Steamed fish with preserved vegetables (kiam chai = salty veg) and tofu.

Chicken!

Yummy crispy roasted duck!!! Doesn't it just look... YUMMY!!!

The rice!!! Like chicken rice. Used the Chicken stock used to cooked the chicken and some onions and ginger and... yea.. I think that's it.

Waiting for a few more dishes. CANNOT TOUCH the food says mum.

And still waiting...

Ahem still waiting.

Wait for the soup to boil.

Yummy yummy yummmy, its good for my tummy!

Arrange... and wait for other dishes. Oh and YES, that is how much rice I eat at home!!! Sometimes its less, and I AM NOT PATHETIC!!!

Soup soup!

YUMMY!

Every New Year, we have this. Its a soup, Teochew soup. My dad's special... So his thumb.


Ha. Ha. Ha!!! Prawns!!!! For laughter!!! =P I like I like!!! Garlic, some vinegar and a dash (or a lot) of white wine!!!!!!!!

And NOW, we're allowed to dig in. Jessebel counts how many dishes. 8 dishes. Two bowls of the same soup


So let's get on with my CNY. First stop on the first day of CNY is my god parents house. We sit and talk. Watch some TV. Collect and pow. Parents give ang pow and I play with my godbro's daughter. She is sooooooo cute and so shy!! Only when I was leaving she followed me around. SIGH!!! And she nearly came into the car with me. AND SHE'S SO SMALL!! Well her dad, mum and uncles are tall... I'm short. But she's still tiny. And compared to those tall people... AIYOOOO!!! SO smalll!! And she's soooo cute!!!! I love her!!! I miss her so so much!! Grrr!

Second stop is a temple in Sanping? Samping?? Pudu jail, around there. Prayed and all and head over to maternal grandparent's house. COLLECT ang pow. Prepare for lunch. Help around, talk... And have lunch. And then its GAMBLE time =P

Head home and relaxxxx. And I went to Aunt Linda's house. She's my mum's friend and she's really awesome!!! They knew each other through Julz and her friend. Her friend being Aunt Linda's daughter. They were in the same class in KLASS, and had sleepovers and all that. So yea, that's how it all started. Aunty Linda is really nice. And well, if I do go China in April/May, then I'll be staying with her. I really want to go, and my parents don't mind. So yeaaaa! hahahaha

And then we stayed home the rest of the day. =D

Anyway... that's my new year. Dad left for Germany on the second day, 8th Feb (I should have followed!!! grr). John went back today (10th)

And I've been filling up on Grey's Anatomy!!! I DON'T LIKE LEXIE GREY!!!!!!!!!! And that whole affair thing with Stevens and O'Malley??... WTF!!!!!!!!!! Stevens and Karev laaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!

And ONE TREE HILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeaa!!!!!! I HATE LINDSEY AND CARRIE!!!!!!!!! can't they just... get away from Lucas and Nathan.. Grrr! Jamie is sooooooo freaking cute... And Skillz makes me laugh!!!!! =D I love his character.

Anyway... I'm out for now. Muaxxxxxxxxx! Had a good work out today... BADMINTON!!!! and I'm doing the gardening!!! And Floppy barks NON-STOP!!! She wants to go on walks... EVERY single HOUR!!!!! grr! I love that bitch! literally!!!
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
One of my dad's MANY prized possessions. I think I'm starting to have an interest in Gardening. What with all my free time =P


Happy Chinese New Year to those who celebrate. Those who are unmarried (most likely everyone who reads my blog) go collect ang pows. Its red packet galore!!! =)

And to those who don't... Happy Chinese New Year as well. AND! Take advantage of our tradition to go collect ang pows... =D

hahaha. May the year of the Rat bring you luck, good health and... you fill in the blanks =) Apparently, the year of the rat is not a good one for people born in the year of the Horse. How sucky eh? But you know what? What's the worst that can happen? I'm 18. =D

Oh, and according to certain... "calculations" I have to be careful if not I'll break a bone or something. Nothing like MAJOR serious, but yes, be careful. Well if I do go on a skiing trip, hahaha, then I predict that's where I'll break my bones. If not... then falling down the stairs? ooo, better not jinx things. TOUCH wood!!!

Anyway, its a 'new year' and hopefully things will be better. And life will be easier on my parents. They aren't growing younger.

I also wish all of your parents live a long life and have good health and less worries, better yet... NO WORRIES!!! And I wish ALL of you a very very HAPPY Chinese New Year!

Take care! Have a good new year. Annnnnd! Go get those moneys from the elders. =D Not only ang pows... Its "tradition" but make sure it doesn't become a habit.


Will be off the hook tonight. Hopefully! hahaha, but even if it isn't... save battery!!! (that's a reflection of a cross-stitch of a girl and a duck... with my name)


Yes...

Gong Xi Fa Chai
Happy Chinese New Year


Take care and BE SAFE!!!!!!!

xoxoxo
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Those few words at the top. By Sylvia Plath... I loveeeee it!

Let me know what you think!!! Hmm, of course, it's stolen. The day I actually design a template from scratch will be... in a long long time, when I finally understand all this HTML and all that. hahaha, but I did edit it here and there, to make it suit me.

Hmm, I KNOW!! The cbox/chat box is... BRIGHT!!! hahahahahaha! Well, let it be bright and eye-catching. At least, you'll be tempted to write something there. Hahahaha =)

So yes, remember your opinions are very much appreciated! but again, don't expect me to change it drastically because... I wouldn't know how. And well, I'm a little lazy. I think I may stick with this layout, or opt for another one later on. We'll see how it goes. =D

In the meantime... Enjoy!
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Monday, February 04, 2008
No, not bung! That just sounds stupid. As if Beng and Bong doesn't huh? Hahahahaha. And well, bung just sounds like... shit. Ahhh wait, its DUNG not bung. heh!

Anyway, I baked an apple pie today!!!!!!!!!! Somehow, whenever I say apple pie it makes me kinda sick, because... of American Pie. Hahahaha! And tomorrow I'll be baking a lovely moist lemon cake. Wahahaha, and also maybe a Half-half Lemon Pudding Cake. All depends on how it goes. =)

Oh I meant to write about this earlier. Liverpool won!!!! its like about fucking TIME! I mean, its quite frustrating. So now that they pulled an impressive result, I'm sure there's more to come after this. After all, Liverpool always banked on confidence. And results will show.

Damn bored. =S I've been... doing nothing lately. How how nice. I feel like sleeping.

Shit, nothing to say. So I may as well just leave. I'll think of something to write about. Ohhh, go watch Desperate Housewives. Its hilarious!!! And and and!!! Two and a half men. And FRIENDS!!!!!!!! hahaha, awesome!

toodles!!! And to those heading back to hometowns or travelling during the festive period, BE SAFE! Happy Chinese New Year!!!!!
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Sunday, February 03, 2008
To view/read previous posts on my Milan trip click HERE!


The day started with us... well my parents. Ok HOLD! My parents decided the night before that we should wake up and be ready by around 7.30am. To have breakfast at the terrace. Which coincidently was just 10-15 steps from our room. Like seriously. You walk out the room door and walk 10-15 steps and viola! You're in the terrace.

So now, I'll start with what happened and all.

Woke up at 7am and cleaned myself up. And that my friends, includes a shower and oral hygiene. So yea, in case you were wondering what cleaning myself means. Lame lame! Forget it. Instead of what we planned, we (John, Julz and I) went for breakfast at 7.45am. Well our room was so near the place, so what the hell. After breakfast headed back to the room to do our business. I opened the window sort of thing.

It isn't exactly a window. Its more like, a door leading to a balcony. Except the balcony doesn't exist, you're sort of ON the balcony even when the door is closed. There's no extension thing. And then there was the metal grills kinda thing. It was super cold. And I absolutely LOVED the scenery. You see, Milan isn't filled with TALL BUILDINGS and all. In fact, the highest point in Milan is a very top of a statue of the Virgin Mary on a cathedral. (Don't worry, pictures further down). I'll go into details later, when I get there.

Good Morning!

This is taken from the sixth floor. And you already see roofs!! Well, see what I mean by no tall buildings!!


Its quite nice actually. Felt as if I was on the rooftop. =) Romantic lah!

See. Handsome boy and Jacq! =P hahahaha

Quite artistic if you ask me. This is taken by ME! Actually from our room's window/balcony.

Showing you that its like a balcony and window at the same time. Ooo, nice lighting eh? Who else but me taking the pic la. Ah, and LOOK at the handsome boy standing there ;)


At about 9.45am we decided to walk around the town. Since its a Fashion City. A very well known one - and we knew ALL the branded goodies were around, we decided to go on a hunt for it. We took a few maps from the reception and asked then how to get there. We started walking.

It was quite cold. Actually... VERY cold? My hands were freezing, and I didn't have gloves. So I had to stuff the map in the coat's pocket together with my hands to prevent my fingers from freezing. After walking a LONG distance, we rested for awhile, because my grandma had some problem walking. And plus, my dad was walking VERY fast. Well, for an 85 year-old woman, its fast. We decided that we should hail a cab for her to get to the central area with all the shops. It was very cold anyway. So we managed to hail a cab. Both my aunts and John followed. Well John followed because he has a map and a phone. AND his sense of direction is good. So if they got lost or anything, he'll manage to get them around. And my aunts? Hahaha, I guess they didn't want to walk anymore.

So this left ME in charge of the directions. I actually enjoyed it. Holding a map and walking. I mean, I'm happy I can navigate with a map. Makes me quite happy, and after all, I shut them MEN up. Like girls don't know directions/ can't read maps. Bloody sexists. I showed my dad! HAH! We then passed a wonderful park. There were people walking their dogs, and people jogging. Yea, jogging in winter. And wait a minute, this woman, she's SO in shape, and she was wearing SHORTS to jog in WINTER! I salute her. After another 5 to 10 minutes walk from where the taxi left, we met up with them. My grandma and Aunt ML sat at a cafe sipping coffee. So classy. Well they needed the heat and wanted to sit down. Especially my grandma. Can't expect to drag her shopping right. Not fair. So in order to sit in the cafe NEXT to the heater, you need to buy a drink. So they did. My grandma and aunt ML stayed there. Others walked.

Oh we were in the heart of Milan. Well sort of. And the place is called San Babilo. I will upload the map and present it to you all on a later note.

At 12noon, the cathedral bells rang and we were actually walking distance to the cathedral. So we decided to go and have a look. We had a peek of the cathedral and I was amazed. I needed to go see it up close. So whilst walking towards the magnificent cathedral, we were on the search for Louis Vuitton (LV). And it was a nice walk. Not as cold, but still cold. There were countless number of shops. Some very popular, some I've never heard of before... But you know what? Its Milan. The city of fashion. What else can one expect? And it was breathtaking. Splendid. Although the shops were all near each other and the roads and quite narrow and buildings not tall. It wasn't crampy when you walk around. You feel quite good actually. Maybe its just the air... you know. I'm in Milan. I'm breathing MILAN air. How awesome! And well the architecture is WOW! I loved it. We walked aimlessly as my dad was looking for LV and it seemed like we were on the right track, as all other branded stores were located there. Little did we know it was on the other end. DUH!!! Anyway, we walked to the cathedral.

Seriously, the architecture. The statues on the building. The marble... EVERYTHING!!!!! It was WOW! I mean, OK I've seen churches and cathedrals before... but never one like THIS!!! And there was a golden statue at the top. Which I learnt later was a statue of the Virgin Mary. And its the highest point of Milan. For now that is. Its quite remarkable. The cathedral is an off-white creamy colour. And then you look up at the very top, its golden. I didn't really notice it when I was taking the photos. But when I learnt of it, and reviewed the pictures, I'm glad I took the photos. Its really amazing. Anyway here are some facts. The cathedral in Milan is the 3rd largest in the world. Rome holding the largest and Spain having the second largest.


Here you go! The cathedral.

Look at the amount of detail. The architecture is breathtaking.

Trying to get a picture with the whole cathedral is impossible with the crappy cameras we had. *Time for a new one!! haha*

Us kids plus mum. Jacq, bel, Mum, Jacobson, Julz and John (gangster!)

Just trying if I could get half of the cathedral at least... as you can see, to no avail.

Family shot. Why did I squat. Sigh!! Dad, me, bel, jacobson, Mum, Julz, John and Aunt TM

One without Aunt TM

Kinda showing you how big it is lengthwise.

Against the blue sky. its so nice. The details!!! I can't stop.

Look at it against the sky. So pretty
Can you see? The golden Virgin Mary. The highest peak. CLICK on the picture to enlarge.

Looking at the infrastructure. Amazed obviously!

Another shot. So pretty.

See the statues n details... AHHHH!!

San Babilo. Well part of it. we walked that stretch. Up and down.

One more of the cathedral.


After taking... a lot few pictures, we decided to leave the area and continue on our search for LV. Walked more to the other end. We made a U-turn upon reaching the cathedral. Realising that it wouldn't be so far. So we walked around. Until we met a few people with the LV paper bags and asked them. They didn't really understand English, but its all an adventure. We eventually stumbled upon a street (in Italian I think street is "Via") that was filled with DESIGNERS. Left and right. ALL the way from the beginning of the street until it ends. You name it. Bvlgari, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Dior, Bally, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Valentino, etc etc. You name it. All those in KLCC, ITS THERE!!!!!!!! Anyway, its called Via Monte Napoleone, if you are ever in Milan, go there. You don't have to buy anything. Just walk along the street. Its crazy how many people there are.

Finally we came to LV. There was a queue, so we joined the queue. And waited and waited. Once we went in, we walked around and its a two-storey building. Just selling Louis Vuitton goods. Like WTF right? I walked around, touched the soft leather on the bags, and boots. And the soft texture of the clothing. Dreaming... one day my husband would bring me... Not to shop in LV, but other stores. Hahaha. My mum bought a bag and dad got boots. After that we walked around, and then decided to leave. Walked to other shops, Dior and Gucci. I felt guilty buying anything - although my parents kept telling its ok if I want a bag. They willing to get it for me. But I decided, I wont buy branded things UNLESS its with my own money. You see then I'll feel happy, contended that its MY money I used, and guilt-free. After walking up and down, my mum suggested to go into Bally. Since my dad LOVES Bally shoes. So we went in. And my dad bought a pair of shoes and so did John. And two wallets for my Uncle. One uncle was helping us look after the house when we were gone. And another uncle gave us 200euro each to spend (he always gives us money when we go on holidays... so we always buy gifts in return).


Via Monte Napoleone

Had to showoff a bit. Louis Vuitton!! And as proof I was there. The reflection!

Armani was located right next to LV. Sadly their business not as good. Hahhaa. Well not as many walk-in customers.


Waiting in line. Patience!


After that we headed back to the hotel in taxis. Well we had quite a lot of shopping bags and walking was a little out of the question as its quite a distance and we were tired. But well, I was a little hyped! hehe. The taxi ride back to the hotel cost us 7euros. I would have gladly walked you know! hahaha. Well, you enjoy the cool breeze, LOSE weight, work your muscles AND save money. That's like nearly RM35.... We went to the rooms, had a rest and then left for the tour agency. To what else la... tour!

Well upon reaching we got our tickets. And well, this trip was already paid for, its part of the fare we paid for... the air fare, hotel (3 days) and this shopping spree in Fox Town... wait... SWITZERLAND!!!!!!!!!

And... we needed our passports. 'Cause we'd be traveling between two countries... ie. Italy and Switzerland. But my mum left them in the safe in the hotel. And the bus leaves in like 30 minutes. So we were worried we couldn't go back to the hotel and get the passports. So thankfully, we could use the tickets for the next day. And we decided to take a tour of Milan. Well the city centre. Cost us 50euros. First we had a panaromic tour of Milan from the bus.

Our tour sticker! That's on me. The one on John was so crumpled! i don't even understand it. Lol

View of the fortress from the bus.





First stop: Verdi Street. I'm not very sure what the street is called exactly. But its dedicated to Verdi. We got off the bus and headed towards the Opera House. Sadly there was a rehearsal for... SWAN LAKE (HWEI JENE!!!!! that reminded me of you!!!) so we couldn't go in. But we had a peek of what it looks like (not the hall itself but the outside). Very classy. From outside it looks like nothing, but truth be told, the inside is wonderful. Then right beside the Opera House was the Museum. Called Museo Teatrale Alla Scala. Scala means stairs. Stairs Museum Theatre?? the pictures will explain it. =P In the museum, we walked up stairs. And there were head figurines and paintings of famous musicians. Mozzart, Beethoven, Puccini, Verdi etc. Then there were some antiques. Antique musical instruments and all.



The stairs. Therefore giving the Museum its name



The antique piano! If I could steal this.. I'd make millions.

Don't know if you can see... But click on the picture to enlarge.

The Man! Beethoven.

What's he doing?

WTF John?

Copy cat!!!

Then we headed to the beautiful city center. On the way, there was a marching band. Its actually quite uncommon to see them nowadays. But we did, and it was wow. (Again I thought of Hwei Jene and how excited she'd be... marching band... swan lake... I think Milan's the city for her. LOL!)



And they played nice music too. Made me wanna dance in the middle of the street. Lol. But I didn't


Anyway, this city center place... Its actually a town house galleria. There used to be people living there, but now its so commercial, well shops and all. Its called Galleria Vittoro Emanuele II. And I swear its the MOST beautiful shopping mall in the world. The 19th century galleria was actually built to connect Piazza della Scala and Piazza Duomo, with its magnificent cathedral. The mall is under a wonderful vaulted glass roof and an amazing architecture. And the signboards of ALL the shops (no matter what shop it is) is black and the wordings in gold. So imagine what I saw... =P


The vaulted glass roof.


Its so beautiful!

Louis Vuitton in gold and black.

Prada in gold and black.

And MCDONALD'S. Not in their signature red and yellow. WAHAHAHAHAHA! You can never see McD without their signature red and yellow. This was so cool!!!


We walked through the area - loads of locals and foreigners. And we arrived at the cathedral. Yea, same one as the morning. But in the morning we didn't walk around it, if not we'd be greeted by a Christmas tree and a big open area. We went into the cathedral this time and there was a service going on. So we couldn't really walk around freely as some areas were restricted. The ceiling was high, glass paintings very nice, and quite dark inside. (and this time, I thought of ALICIA!!! Well, you're Christian. And I KNOW you would have loved it... the inside and outside.)


The glass painting. Sorry its not brighter. I turned on the flash. And I couldn't get closer. So sorry.


The christmas tree.

The other side of the cathedral... Just around the corner actually. (from the morning)


One of the entrances to the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II

So nice architecture right?

A typical building from Musolini's time.

See the needle. Sorry its blurry. Its signifies Milan as a fashion city.

A clearer picture. And the threads... the three colours represents the three metro lines in Milan

Here's the other end.


After that, we walked back to the bus and headed to the fortress. Took a few photos and then headed to... Well ok, before that, we passed by Hotel Demilano. Its the MOST exclusive, MOST expensive hotel in Milan. And wait - there was a Godiva shop in the hotel (MEI JEAN!!!!!!!!! hahaha this time I thought of you!) We didn't get to take photos as we were in the bus.

So we headed to the fortress. And its very nice. Especially at night.



The fortress before it gets dark.

This is the moon. At 5pm!

And it lights up!!!!!!! Its so pretty!

A better angle. With the fountain


Our last stop. The most remarkable, ok besides the cathedral and Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II. We went to see one of Leonardo Da Vinci's famous paintings... The Last Supper. I'm not Christian and all, but I do appreciate all the art and stuff. All this history and well famous things. I mean, who knows.. in a few years it might not even be there anymore. So when you have the chance go see it.

I thought the Last Supper was painted on canvas. But no! Its on a wall. The painting was destroyed during World War II, but not the whole thing. And its been restored. It was so fascinating. Sadly no photos allowed. GRRR! Learnt so many things. I was honestly... mesmerized. And its not an easy thing for me to be mesmerized. * I wanna see the Mona Lisa!*

Anyway here are some cool things about the place. The only allow 25 person in the area the painting is. And you are only allowed in the place for 15 minutes. And you have to like pass various rooms - I thought was for security. Where you wait, door opens, you go in. door closes and you wait for a moment before the door ahead opens and you're released. The reason this is done is to change the air. You know, scared the painting is destroyed. Quite cool actually.


The ticket to see The Last Supper.


Then we headed back to the agency and hailed a cab. It was so cold!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Worst than the morning. I was shivering, and my mouth... chattering. When we were just a turning away from the hotel, this car was blocking the entry into the junction. And she was on the phone. So the cab driver started honking. But the person didn't move. So he continued honking and then showing the finger in a Mr Bean kinda way. but he was pissed off. And it was hilarious! I contained my laughter. Then eventually she leaves and driver still honking at her swearing and showing the finger. Paid for the ride and faster went out.

Went to the room, took a shower and rested. Dinner was at the hotel. Hmm, don't want to go into details la. Horrible dinner. I'll just say it sucked and it was dry. And I wasn't hungry anyway, so yea. return to room. Thank God I showered already. John showered. And julz decided not to. YUCK!! Ok so its winter. No swear (literally!) but its still YUCK! I mean, I was sleeping on the same bed. Ahhh, but what the hell. =)

Goodnight!~ (such an awesome day! And tiring too. All that walking!!)


Next post: 16 December 2007 - More Shopping! Teaser: What does Jacq get so excited about? Even if she's NOT seeing/touching it.

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posted by The Guilty Princess at 10:32 PM | 0 comments
Saturday, February 02, 2008
You consider me a friend? A family?

Ok now things you NEED to know about me, so you don't offer me some food or drink or whatever and then I give you this face and you think I hate you or something. Which I don't. And also, from now on... No more mistakes....Because earlier its not fair to you, but now that you know. Be a friend ok? Don't make me hate you. =P

Firstly, I hate hate hate HATE nuts. Any kind. Peanut, Pistachio, Macadania, etc, you get the drift. Give me a Ferrero Roche, I'll pick out ALL the nuts on the outside. And I mean ALL, then I'll bite half of it and remove the big fat ugly nut or whatever and salvage the remaining CHOCOLATE only. hahahahaha =P Picky? No!

Secondly, I hate hate hate hate HATE pineapples. You give me pineapple juice? Before you're within a 5ft radius, I'll stop you there and shoo you away. I can smell it and I hate it. But you know what's the irony? I love pineapple tarts. You give me a bottle/box or whatever during CNY and I'll eat it all by one day. Hmm, surprise!!! hahaha

Thirdly, I can't think of anymore... Hahaha.

Ah, I used to be very open... and I guess I still am. hahaha, like like... that previous post. OK my bad, it was a perverted conversation with my sis. But you know what? at least you people have some "insight" on how my sister's and my brain works. But rest assured, that is NOT WHAT WE ALWAYS talk about. I assure you that. To prove to you, I'll share with you why I loveeeeeee talking to my sister. All the things coming outta her mouth...
And this ALL happened in one night, some nights ago.

She was saying something, I was telling her something about electric devices and she says "why so scientific?" and I lay there for a moment thinking WTF is she talking about?? then I realized, she meant technical and NOT scientific. And when I told her.. she said, "yea yea, no wonder it sounded funny. I didn't know the word!" hahaha her English is... useless. =P and Alicia I'm not being mean.

We were going through some videos on my phone. Hahaha, I've got some really really funny ones of Julz, Bel and Jacobson. If you guys wanna see, ask me okies. So I held my phone and wanted to play it. And Julz wanted to take my phone to hold and watch it. And I was reluctant. So then she said, "turn the phone around la. Put it landscape so its like TGV". Instantly, I laughed so hard at her. And she said shut up. But you know why I found it funny? She's so random, and says the dumbest things. And the day my phone can match TGV's screen size... I'll need to marry like gazillion men so that they can carry my handbag when we go out, no snatch thieves.

Ah,and the stupid things she does. We're lying down and talking. And she's soooo hyper and won't stop talking (what's different eh?) so I tell her to shut up. And she says, so hyper wan! With a really retarded hand movement thing that ONLY she can come up with. At so,arms bent at chest. At hyper, it stays there. At wan, stretch your hands out as if you're Superman. So yea, you do it. And then you'll get to see why it looks so retarded. It doesn't even fit into the context. SOOO its stupid. Haiz, its just at that moment, its hilarious. I can't remake it and make it funny.

Hmm, oh oh save the best for last? Well Julz has a really really short, fat and retarded little finger. Her pinkie la. So when she shows the middle finger, her ring finger is kinda up as well, or her pinkie. So it doesn't look like she's showing her middle finger. And I told her to practice everyday. I know I know, bad sister. Teaching my sis this kinda stuff. So when I said that, she looked at me. And just kept looking. Then I realized, she thought that when I said "practice everyday" she thought I was referring to SEX. Look who's the pervert NOW!!!! haha

So yea, there you go. In one night, so much happened. There's so much more, but then... I think I'll save her the blushes. She's the one and only sissy boy. Ohhhh! hahahahahahahaha! This is soooo sick! I know what she'll look like if she gives a blow job. Hahahahahahahahha Trust me! She wasn't really showing me how to do it or anything.. she was showing me how to smoke.. or pretend smoke... AHHH!! You won't get it. Its all in the spur of the moment. And things that happens along the way... SHIT LAAA!!!!! I embarrass her WAY too much.

Ohhh one more thing before I call it a day,


Men are like coffee. The best ones are rich, warm and keep you up all night!


For all the ladies out there =) Hope you found your coffee! Or at least have an idea. But if you don't.. there's a hint of what you should be looking for. Hahahaha =)

Good nights!
posted by The Guilty Princess at 11:41 PM | 0 comments
Julz and I have been talking lastly... for the last two nights. And we talk about ANYTHING. And its too random. So random it even sounds like its a perverted conversation. Yesterday we were talking about dildos. And how... and how... online... And how online, you can go make your own penis... Well, like the colour, shape, size etc etc. There was even the 'sensation'. I SWEARRRRRRRRRRRR ITS WHAT THE AD SAID. And I swearrrrr, I didn't go order one. I don't want some piece of rubber... its like.... NVM NVM!!!!!!!!!STOP!!!

Very quiet lately. Apart from my phone ringing quite often. hahaha, AGAIN - sorry I don't reply messages. I will soon lah. Just.... nvm. Alicia Ng Ming Huey, thanks sooo much for the concern. Your messages seriously are the bomb. Makes me smile to an electronic device that my sister makes fun of. Smiling to some gadget. Retard! Anyhow, thanks soooo much. Appreciate it ALOT. And I miss you. Andddd my college mates...

And I do miss my high school friends.

Short, random... useless post. Toodles. =)
posted by The Guilty Princess at 3:42 PM | 0 comments
Friday, February 01, 2008
I got some messages and I'm really sorry I didn't reply. I appreciate all the concern. But not to worry ok? I'm doing alright. Hanging in there sounds like... as if I'm on the brink of suicide or something. =S

Lol. anyway, just a little update.

My doggy won't stop barking. And those stupid stray dogs keep disturbing her. Those dogs have free access to our compound as we've hacked down some walls and there's no gate. So yea, on the verge of going outside and sleeping with my dog.

oooo, and I looooove those power water jets thing. Its like a hose, but when water is sprayed out, (looks like a gun kinda thing) it HURTS like mad. Had fun cleaning the walls of my house. If you come over this CNY, you'll see the difference. Its been 5years since it looked so good. Since we started living here. Hahahaha. 5 years, never repaint, never clean. The paint is from a France company. They opened a factory here, but couldn't compete with the lousy local brands, so they had to shut down. But seriously! Their paint.... Just wash the yucky dirt off using those water jets... And it just... comes off. And the paint doesn't peel off. I'm soooooo amazed.

And some of you wondering, what was that post before all about? Hmm, got some stuff. And I'll be fine. Its just everything at one shot comes and you're heads in a frenzy. And well, its quite frustrating actually. The bloody timing. ARGH!!! So pissing off. I hate living here. I hate staying here. I wanna migrate. The scare of your mum hyperventilating... And she's gotta drive you home. Its scary. And I don't have my licensce, if not, I would have drove. But yea. That scare...

I'm out. I'm sooooo tired. Still annoyed, still angry, still sad, still scared, still everything. I do hope that Chinese New Year would make things better. Somehow I have a nagging feeling that CNY would be...a bit... tense. Especially in this house. =S
posted by The Guilty Princess at 2:47 PM | 0 comments