the converse shoes and the adidas shoes

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*stares at old Converse shoes* Goodbye, my comfy shoes. For the past 2 years, you have brought comfort to my feet, walking wherever I went. You got dirty through time but you didn’t mind it.

It is hard to part with my first pair of Converse shoes. Coz it feels so comfy after having worn it for 2 years. But it is time to go coz the heel part has worn out. It is so dirty. The side design cracked. Hole appearing. *sigh*

*stares at new Adidas shoes* Hi, new shoes. You’ll stick with me for the next 2 years or more. You had better appreciate it coz I quarrelled with Sis over you today.

Nahz. Sis and I got pissed off with each other. Coz we were supposed to go out but she didn’t tell me what time she wanted to go. So I was watching vcds the whole time and suddenly she announces “Let’s go”. I haven’t worn the new shoes yet so I haven’t adjusted the laces. And she couldn’t really wait. So I had to angrily tell her to go off first.

Oh well, the shoes are fine except it needs to be worn a few times to season it such that it reaches the super comfy level.

the voice at the station

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Haha…looks like I will still be blogging here for some time since I haven’t figured out WordPress fully. Haven’t even finished with the header. But you can expect someone’s face on it. Hahaha…you should know who by now.

Had a wonderful time today. Met up with Xianglin. Had a really full meal at NYDC then we walked around. I’m so sad to say that the Japanese section in the music stores are getting smaller and smaller. I couldn’t even find one Kanjani8 single anywhere. Anyway, we talked a lot about what’s happening now. Feeling nostalgic about the past. Agreed that a lot of things have changed.

Walked around Kino a bit while waiting for Per to arrive. By then Xianglin had gone home.

We flipped through the latest issue of Kansai Walker to check out on natsu matsuri and the fireworks festival. After which, I had dinner at the omu rice stall AGAIN. Can’t get enough of it. She talked about the clips she downloaded of Kanjani8.

Went to Heeren to check if any shop sold the Pony shoes she wanted. Passed by Mise S*Clusive. Started talking to the salesgirl (Hiromi). She knows so much about Johnny’s artistes. I received the information I needed regarding the Johnny’s concerts. The 3 of us just talked on and on without realising that time was really flying past. Hurhur…actually it was more of her and Per talking while I’m just agreeing or disagreeing. *sheepish look*

By the time we actually stopped talking and left, it was past 11pm! We talked for like past an hour! But it feels good to talk about this kinda stuff so freely.

Laughed on the mrt about some message that was played in the station. Hahaha…coz she said that the tone often determines how people will react. Like if someone said “Earthquake!” in a terried and hurried tone, people will definitely scream and run. But if you changed to a calm tone, people won’t be as panicky. So we were thinking, what if the voice at the station said “The last train has just left. Good night and get lost. If you don’t go home, it’s not my business.” And I added “Otherwise you can jump off the platform.” Per added “Always wanted to fly?” I added “Now’s your chance. Good luck!” I think if I heard that, I’ll be shocked for a moment and then start laughing uncontrollably.

tickling my funny bone

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~~~

Life has gotten much more funny after I downloaded MSN Plus which comes with pre-recorded sounds. I always thought the “Evil Laugh” and “Dangerous” ones were the most interesting ones until Per clicked on the one labelled “Bye”.

The last few words got me rolling on the floor with laughter. I haven’t laughed so hard in a long long while. We were trying to decipher what were the last 3 words that sounded like “ching chow chey” or “ching chow tei” or “qing tao gey”.

Ok…another thing to blog about. I love the Omu rice in Taka basement foodcourt. Thought of going there quite some time ago but never had the chance until yesterday. UMAI~~~ So much so that we went back today (as in Sunday).

the guys and girls

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Hurhur, I think I kinda ditched the idea to blog about my trip. Nothing much to say except that stuff was cheap, food was salty and oily and we visited a lot of temples and so-and-so’s house from the past.

Thursday, Sis and I celebrated Joyce’s birthday at Sushi Tei in Paragon. After dinner, we went to Mise S*Clusive. AGAIN. And AGAIN, I couldn’t resist the charm of Masuda and NewS. Let’s just say I’m planning to stay home for the next 1-2 weeks.

Yesterday, watched Madagascar with Sis, Desmond and Desmond’s sister, Michelle. It was a hilarious cartoon. “I like to move it, move it. You like to move it, move it. I like to move it, move it. You like to…MOVE IT!”

Met up with Xiu Wei, Cas, Don, Raynor, Chee Wee, Zhihao, Albin, Clare and Yingwei to celebrate Raynor’s and Clare’s birthday. Went to this little restaurant in Clarke Quay. After which, we sat around at a bar to talk while the guys drank.

While Raynor was driving some of us home, the whole guys and girls thing popped up. Yingwei said that if a guy is driving and he gets lost, the girl shouldn’t ask “Are you lost?” coz it gets the guy mad. It’s the whole ego thing lahz. I think it’s like guys think when the girl asks like that, she’s like looking down on him or something? But in actual fact I think she’s just trying to help?

Another thing that was discussed during 7ners chalet. When there’s a problem, the guy would want to sweep it under the rug, the further the better. Until one day when the problem snowballs into a mountain then we’ll talk about it. Whereas the girl would want to solve it now so it doesn’t repeat. And they finally discuss it, the guy would think that the girl is just getting so heated up over a small matter. But the girl is like thinking “What small matter?! Get yourself in this mess still dare say!”

That’s the difference between guys and girls. Perhaps guys should get down from their little pedestal once in a while. It’s not always about you and your ego. Girls should…well, just be more understanding that guys will always have their pride.

Like how one of the contestants in Miss Universe said, guys lack sensitivity.

One more thing CJ mentioned, both guys and girls tend to want to talk emotional stuff with girls.

hidamari no tami craze

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I didn’t even realise the ticket sales started on 16 April. Got the news of the Energy when I was in China and that was coz Desmond was checking out tickets for the Kylie concert (which has been cancelled) and he happened to see it.

So I made a mental note to check out the seating when I was back. Wasn’t hopeful since it’s about a month since ticket sales started. And I forgot till today. Well, I’m right. The good seats have been snapped up. So, I don’t think I’ll be going for it.

*consoles myself* That way you can save up money to “go crazy” in the Johnny’s shop in Japan.

Oh oh…I just checked out the Tomy website regarding the Hidamari no Tami. Recently, saw a new one. The Odoru! Hidamari no Tami. Lo and behold, I found more cute stuff. Hidamari no Mickey, Hidamari no Minnie and Hidamari no Pooh. My goodness. I’m going crazy over them now. Check out my wishlist under the links to see the picture.

I saw a new Flip Flap as well. A flower bud but it’s not as cute as the seedling one I’ve got.

more NewS

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*sing-song voice* genki…yuki…koyama. *frowns and begins all over* genki…yuki…masuda. *smiles*

This has become the associative few words whenever NewS is mentioned. I remembered vaguely that it was in the first NewS vcd. Then Per kept reciting it at the chalet. And now it’s permanently stuck in my head. It was only about a week ago that I discovered the phrase was in NewS’ “NEWS Nippon”. *big smack on forehead*

Also, commented on the J-music forums about my feelings after watching the dvd that came with NewS “Touch” album.

I need a translator desperately!

Heez…this is like another entry on NewS but I really can’t help it.

I know that it’s hard for people to understand my liking for Japanese stuff unless they like it too. That’s why I’m thankful that Sis and Per are big fans of Japanese stuff as well. So I can talk all this stuff and know that someone understands my liking.

I really want to blog about my trip but everytime I find myself not having enough time to really sit down and think through. Partly coz computer time is now shared with Sis (until her computer is cleared out and reformatted) and partly coz my grandparents are around so we can’t hang around too long in the study room. They sleep early.

mickey

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I’m back from pandaland (as Per calls it). Yes, China.

My mind is in a whirl now coz I realise I have tons to keep up with since the past 2 weeks of being offline. TCGs to keep up. New songs to download. Emails to look through. Blogs to be visited. Updating my own blog. Getting my photos in order so they can be printed on time before grandpa starts hounding everybody. And not to mention the J-music forum where I get my daily dose of Japanese stuff downloaded from.

There’s lots to be told about my trip but I’ll save it for the next entry. Right now I shall just say that it was wonderful meeting up with Per and Pwen yesterday. Checking out the yukatas, tees, shoes, hats and caps at Bugis. Per decided to try on almost every cap or hat on me but it was kinda the wrong day since I tied up my hair and my ponytail was in the way.

Then we went to the mickey shop. Trying to find the same mickey cap Masuda picked up in the NewS dvd. Had a light snack in My Secret Garden while waiting for Pwen to knock off from work.

At last, Pwen arrives and we settle down to show her some stuff we found. Had dinner at Pasta Mania.

They headed for home. I headed for Orchard to meet Sis and Desmond. Bought some stuff at Mise S*Clusive. 2 uchiwas! One Aiba, the another Masuda. They are having this sale for certain items. Buy one get one free. Yay~~~

life at this point

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These days it’s just me and my computer. That’s how I live everyday. Night becomes day, day becomes night. Seriously becoming an owl.

I have been working on my portfolio site. After exclaiming that I can’t figure out the script, I sat myself down and told myself I could do it. And I started to figure things out a little. It’s strange how we often tell ourselves we can’t do it but end up doing it in the end. Now, don’t get me wrong, I still think I lack flair in designing.

Yesterday, I was thinking of what I was going to get in the Johnny’s shop in Osaka. Now with an added Masuda to the list of Johnny’s artistes I like, I think I’m going to spend quite a lot. Meikan, uchiwas, photos etc etc…

Moreover, Sis found out the address for the Morning Musume shop in Osaka. So, hmmm…is this bad or what?

itching to go shopping

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Aiyoh…itching to get NewS’s album le. Itching to go to Mise S*clusive. Itching to get a new bag. Damn. I need money to fall from the sky.

Stressing on settling the food for the steamboat for 7ners chalet. Costs. The size of the fridge. Argh.

the love of your life

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I like it when we have a light-hearted chat like that. Even if most of it is nonsensical. From discussing Namie’s new boyfriend which by the way is Ken Miyake from V6…either she bak jiu tak stamp or she just likes baby-faced, mickey mouse sounding guys. Anyway, from discussing that to bishonen to YamaP looking lem bek to Hyde’s new look etc etc.

That was the msn conversation I had with Per yesterday night.

Have you guys seen the Mother’s Day Johnson & Johnson’s advertisement. The baby is so cute! And the tagline for it. “You always went for the tall, dark and handsome. Who would have thought that the love of your life would be short and bald.” Something like that. It makes me smile.