Technology Brings Us Closer

My sister and I we live in the same house but we talk to each other via MSN.

My mum sends me sms when dinner is ready and I will come out from my room.

I memorize IDs and Passwords instead of contact numbers now.

People ask me how things are, I give them the address to my blog.

Without internet and mobile phones, we cannot survive.

People get upset when the connection is slow or the server is down.

And forgetting to bring your handphone severely restricts your daily function.

We need our daily dose of EM radiation.

We must have a mouse or a phone in our hand to "keep in touch" with the world.

They are no longer a luxury but a way of life.

Lesson Learned - No More Alcohol

Ugh.

Went to Chilli's last night and ordered a... can't remember what... orange cocktail. Mmmmm... It was very nice...

It was also a huge careless mistake.

Today, I woke up with a heavy head... room was spinning, mouth parched. Needed to pee... at 6.30am... =_= Tumbled back to bed feeling ill and miserable. The cat hopped up to the covers and gave me a lick on the cheek. Awwww... so sweet... and out of the ordinary. She usually ignores me. Owner going to die already baru show affection.

Took my SSRI then I suddenly remembered that these were relatively new meds. What did the pharmacist say? No mixing with alcohol? Shit. No wonderlah. Checked the packet and yalah it said DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL WITH THIS MEDICATION in bright fluorescent sticker. Oh. OH. (I was never one to read labels).

Ate a banana and am sucking on Vitamin C chewables. I ish lousy. Feel like throwing up. Am going back to bed now.

Crazy Traffic

When I started out, I couldn't even get 20 unique visitors a day to qualify for Nuffnang's ads during the first three months. Then I went and blogged about Christian the lion and it seems that people in the USA are googling him in a frenzy. According to one reader, an email regarding the lion has been circulating in the States... hence the sudden surge of interest. A lot of the keywords that were used in the search engine and directed to my site were Christian the lion, Christian the lion a hoax and Christian the lion DEAD.

I guess people who have read the heartwarming tale and seen the tear-inducing video would want to find out how the story (or rather, his life) ended. Well, as far as I understand it was not a hoax and is indeed a true story. The movie that was made based on Christian's adoption and release into the wild in The Lion at World's End (1971) should be true to some extend (making allowance that scripts can be dramatized for film).

I don't know when, where and how he died. I do know for sure he's definitely passed on to kitty heaven. Think about it - the average lifespan of a lion living in the wild is 10-14 years while a lion in captivity can survive up to 20 years. Assuming Christian is one of those long-lived alpha males and since he was adopted as a cub in 1969, dear all sorry to sound callous but he's long gone by now.

The more people I meet the more I like my cat - Anonymous

Inspired by 101 Cataclysms For the Love of Cats by Rachael Hale.

My bambino

She doesn't really like my camera

See how she sleeps!

Cats are rather delicate creatures

and they are subject to a good many

ailments, but I never heard of one

who suffered from insomnia.

~ Joseph Wood Krutch

It's my favourite quote from the book! :)

Marigold Yogurt Drink

Was digging around the fridge for dessert and found this instead. There was just a cupful left so I decided to do the world a favour and finish it. I think it belonged to my sister and she's out of town anyways.

Damn fugly color.

Ugh. This cup is half full too full.

I had difficulty downing the drink as it was a frightful mixture of sugar and artificial flavouring. Not a hint of yogurt at all. It's almost like drinking diluted liquid Mentos except this one leaves an unpleasant and overpowering aftertaste of chemicals much akin to plastic. Bought for RM4.50 from the minimart downstairs. Who in the right mind would want to purchase this horrific concoction the second time?

p/s Disclaimer: Obviously I am still in a hissy mood and have resorted to venting my displeasure at a hapless carton of beverage. I heart Marigold... just not this one.

KL Bird Park

Entrance

Yummy corn

Hornbill

Plump peacock

Strutting his stuff

Glorious backside

Long legged beauties

Blue couple

Little fella

I see you!

Ok... this is actually from the Butterfly Park.

No butterflies though. Probably because it was raining.

~The end~

The World Is My Oyster

I am grateful that that I do not belong to anyone or have to do anything to "make a living". Not having a job means no responsibilities, no deadlines, no stress. It frees me from obligations. I do not have to nurture a "special" relationship but just enjoy whatever (or whoever) is at hand. I do not deny that this freedom also means periods of loneliness and lack of income, but it's ok to me. Plenty of people in this world are lonely and money is never enough.

I am glad that I have the opportunity to choose, everyday... to say yes, no, I don't know as how I feel like it. I do not have to answer to anyone, leisure opens up so many spontaneous ideas and projects that I can pursue on my own. I feel like a toddler rediscovering a strange and new environment around me. Everyday is a surprise, an adventure and a lesson. I learn more about myself and other people, more than I will ever learn in any formal institution.

I value my freedom. It is a luxury. I know my time is running short and soon I'll have to join the mass and conform to the norm - of finding a job, choosing a partner, raising a family etc. The usual. I find it a little disheartening but I will try to make the best of the last few months of decadence.

Chirpy Mood

Good morning world!! It's a beautiful day today!

As you can see, I am in a very good mood. Took Imovane 7.5mg (probably should have halved it though), thought I'd wait the usual 15 minutes for it to take effect, put on a facial mask, grabbed a book and settled on a mound of soft pillows. Mana tau I feel asleep. And what a wonderful sleep it was *beams widely*. I know it was GOOD sleep coz I had dreams and dreams come only when you hit REM sleep.

Sleeplessness hit the all time low last night when I lost a huge chunk of memory and lost the apartment's security keycard. =_= I know I was holding it in my hand when I was in the lift, but I have no idea what I did with it once I got into the car. How to handle patients like that??? Very worrying... mebbe I should consider another profession.

Anyway, I'm having a busy day ahead of me. Going out! Tata!

The Return of the Eye Bags

Oh noooooo. After 3 blissful weeks of wonderful consistent deep sleep, my eye bags have finally faded only to return after 2 miserable sleepless nights. :( Finally fell asleep at 3am last night and woke up at 9am feeling exhausted like I've just runned a marathon. Look so hagard today. I need my beauty sleep... will be back on Imovane tonight. NO compromise!

Idealist

It used to be that I thought marriage was forever. It was my world and I poured everything into it. I was a romantic. Perhaps a little too intense in the relationship. Naive. Idealistic. Ignorant. When the rosy picture shattered I could not accept it. Disillusionment shook me to the core and it still does. I am commitment phobic now. I don't want to connect, don't want to be attached, don't want routine. I don't want to need anyone or be needed. Bitter? Yes. Angry? Yes. I still am.

Mango Ice-Cream Pudding

There is a dessert shop at SS15 called Ice Monster Cafe which serves all sorts of sorbets. Stopped there some weeks ago and thought I'd give it a try, being a hot and bothersome afternoon and all. Assortment of iced desserts include strawberry, kiwi fruit, red beans, yam etc etc. Interesting to try in a big group if everybody orders something different and share around. But Kutucat is a lonely cat and a cat on diet. So I ordered the mango ice-cream pudding all for my little self.

Expensive lar

Comes in a cone shaped plastic bowl supported by a cube.

A pretty interesting setup but a bit wobbly

RM8. Surelah, very fresh authentic mango-ey taste.

Didn't like the ice though.

I'll Do It Later

To continue yesterday's thread, I'm going out for lunch so I'll blog later. ;p

Later...

It's funny... that when a guy says he'll call you "later" it means next week. Or the week after.

Oh don't get me wrong. I don't fault them for it. I use the word later all the time too, like I'll do my laundry later... I'll email you the pics later... except in female language it means a few HOURS later. Within 12 hours at the most. What's with guys and phones? Are they afraid or something? Oh fine. I'll sms you.

And they wonder why we don't give out numbers so easily.

How to Judge a Book by Its Cover

This is my current read... something I borrowed from the KL National Library. Contrary to popular belief, our library is actually quite well stocked. The collection in the adult fiction section is pretty new... latest novels, best-selling authors, ranging from chic-lit to fantasy to drama to trashy romance novels. I usually have a hard time choosing what to borrow, not for the lack of choices but for the limited number of books I am allowed to to bring home at one time (3 books for 3 weeks duration).

I came across this one old, tattered book that would fallen apart into bits and pieces in my hand if not for the layers of reparative cellophane tape. Upon checking the duedate stamps, I discovered that it was only 3 years old. Am not really into thrillers, have never read this author's work before but after a cursory glance at the synopsis I bagged it. What the heck, in my past experience good books are usually dog-eared and worn out by many hands.

Jonathan Kellerman - Survival of the Fittest

Literally disintegrating in front of my eyes

Brown, water-stained and aged before its time

Some reader rat even took a bite out of the cover

...so it must be a pretty juicy novel. It's a psychological thriller much akin to the tv series Criminal Minds where a great part of the storyline focuses on victimology. Am half way through... so far so good!

I'd Love to be Like Matt

Dancing 2008


Dancing 2006


Source: www.wherethehellismatt.com

Too Much Cheese

You know when you have too much of a good thing and you start to get sick of it? Yeah. Dating is like that. After a while it's nicer to sit at home quietly during the weekend, not bother dressing up or being charming, potter around with nothing to do in particular but finding oneself occupied with little projects around the house. Which reminds me, I have a new set of acrylic paints and a canvas still sitting in the cupboard waiting for me.

Headache

Been feeling under the weather since Monday. Headache, dizziness, retro-orbital pain. No fever. Something's not quite right. Feels different from the flu.

Mood wise - moderate. On an upward trend... the worst is over.

Visit to Batu Caves

Actually, there are a lot of stuff to see in our own backyard. It makes sense to go see the tourist highlights our country has to offer at least once in a lifetime, since people from other countries are willing to travel so far to come here to have a look at our place.

Gigantic golden statue

Gateway at the bottom of the stairs

Daylight robbery by native monkeys

272 steps all in all - not that difficult to climb!

Steps leading down to the cave

Of course must have a souvenier shop...

Silhouette

Another flight of stairs going up to...

...this!! Waaah.

This is when I wish I have a wide-angle lens

Temple

Another view

Looking up

Puny humans

Nice koi pond outside the cave

Feeding frenzy!

Memory Lapse

How odd... I don't remember doing yesterday's post. Looks like my photos and my writing though.

Hmmmm....

Good Buys At Borders Bookstore

Borders is having a Big Sale. Apart from the bargain buy corner, another bonus is that if buy any magazine you get 20% off one normal priced book.

Look what I bought

Practical Photography (The UK's Best Photo Mag) NP: RM28.90.

Our Malaysian version called Digital Camera selling at RM9.oo.

I prefer the former as the photos have more WOW factor

Plus the photoshop tips and DIY projects are simpler to follow.


Look what I found! Aaaawww.... the kitten's so cute!!
It's called" 101 Cataclysms for the Love of Cats" by Rachael Hale.
Hard cover and glossy prints, with witty and notable quotes.

For example:

A kitten is chiefly remarkable
For rushing about like mad
at nothingwhatsover, and
generally stopping before it gets there.
- Agnes Repplier

NP: RM 23.90 after 20% discount only RM19.12!

The book is basically pages after pages of pussies and kitty porn! Ehek ehek.

Himalayan cat. Look like me or not?

No loh. Eyes too big. Face too long, wrong color, hair not puffy enough.

Sorrylah dear.
But YOU is pretty as you are! *muaks*

If a man could be crossed with a
cat it would improve the man, but
it would deteriorate the cat. - Mark Twain

To bathe a cat takes brute force, perserverance,
courage of conviction - and a cat.
The last ingredient is usually hardest to come by. - Stephen Barker

Last but not least:

Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God. - Anonymous.

LOL... How true!!

2.19am

Ahhh. Imavaneeeeeeeeeeee....... (^.^)

Heartsick

Sometimes, I wish I can just be a girlie girl, throw tantrums like a princess, be cajoled and pampered like a little girl and get just a little attention like those stick-thin long-haired almond-eyed porcelein skinned females that guys fall over themselves to please.

But.

Being all grown up and playing the caretaker, I find that I have no such luxury. I am called the "strong, intelligent, determined, independent" woman but I am not really so. It was not the identity I sought but I seem to be the go to person for inspiration, encouragement and support. What about me? Why is it that I am always there for everyone but nobody's there for me? I just want someone to take over the wheels for a while and assure me he'll take charge everything.

Just sit back and relax, babe... I'll take care of YOU.

Find true love, marry my prince and live happily ever after?

Been there.

Done that.

Yawn. That was so yesterday.

I'm starting over from chapter one.

There's no damsel in distress. I rescue myself. By the end of the day, it's all about meeting your own needs and not depending on others to make you happy. I can do that but God, it's such a lonely and tiresome journey.

Invite to Hancock Private Screening

Yessssss!!

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I opened my inbox today and found a pleasant surprise from Nuffnang. 2 invites to a private screening of Hancock at Cathay Cineleisure next week! Turns out some poor souls could not make it to the movie hence their seats were given to the next blogger on the list... ie moi! *Happy happy joy joy* How cool is that? And I thought my blood-sweat-and-tears entry on Not Your Average Superhero was in vain... O me of little faith.

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