ew February 21, 2008

ew.

1. For army confinements (and the poor boys they affect)

2. For how annoying the Dan and Seren couple is.

Argh!!

They’re so unbelievably perfect, with 0 realistic quarrels, like z-e-r-o. Because they’re both so damned understanding. Argh. Dan’s not real. And Serena definitely isn’t. Who would ever be that gorgeous, rich, and reformed to be this absolutely adorably sweet little girl.

Besides the fact that she prevented her mom from pursuing her love.

That poor couple.

Damn.

If I had to choose, the parents should deserve each other.

D&S are like. Puppy love with too much understanding and no quarrels/understanding.

Or, they could simply marry at the same time, so nobody would be committing incest, in a sense.

The POOR MOM.

What right did she have to demand that she marry barty farty toad?!

Noouuuu.

PS: USD 10,000 is good money.

PPS: HL: Blair’s outfits get nicer!

PPPS: Yes! Scotland! Castle! <3

PPPPS: I’m done watching all 13 episodes.

xoxo,

theboredgirl

of rants, wants, and can’ts. February 20, 2008

For awhile, I spelt shouldn’t as should’nt.

Which, took me quite awhile to figure out why it looked so awkward.

Anyway, since I’ve had long lying down periods (aka I sleep till 11 / 12 and take naps), I’ve also had some trouble falling asleep.

And since I’ve been watching GG, (I’m on ep 11!) I was wondering why we actually like such shows. (By we, I mean people who like the show as well, screw off (: if you don’t.) <- the smiley was arbitrary. I’m friendly.

You see, why do we mortals like to subject people to public scrutiny, simply because we are envious of their lives! Especially when gossip girl publishes horrid content like N cheating on B, or C cheating with B, or D and S kissing etc.

Why no privacy? ): I remember a book I read last year mentioned the importance in determining “in public interest” and “to public interest”. Clearly, gossip is gossip because it’s more “to” than “in”. And it’s horrid the way we indulge ourselves in these. Like, the scandal about my favourite stars Edison and Gillian, it’s so hurtful if you were in their position. If they had sent out the pictures, it’s their fault for leaking it to the world (read: shameless high school girl who emailed/mms (whatever) her ugly picture, but if the pictures were taken from them without consent and put on the WWW for every single kaypoh gossip-interested person to see, the question isn’t whether they were at fault for taking the pictures, but rather, where in the world (or universe) have human morals disappeared to?

People call the photo-releaser “Kira”.

Clearly, they are all obsessed with self-declared righteousness.

Honestly, before the celebrities are punished for having active sex lives, the people who download and request for further photo releases should be punished first. And Kira, should take care of himself. That’s honestly not the best way to treat anyone. It’s sad to see how celebrities should watch everything they do because, the moment they step out of line, they’re gone. The public spits on them, the public devours all their nasty acts and condemn them.

It’s just ridiculous, skipping the “unfair” stage completely.

My rant ends here because I’m sad that we are all (you’re not included if you don’t) dependent on our daily dose of gossip and entertainment news. About who’s with who, what happened to who, blah.

Granted, the showbiz is the showbiz because they are public figures, and naturally, people tend to overlook the meaning behind public figures. I think, public figures should have private lives too. And before people judge others, think about the people around you. Are you sure that uncle, or aunt of yours is as pure as you think? (horrors, I wouldn’t want to fathom the consequences of actually accidentally discovering some hidden secrets) Are you sure you are as pure as you think? Are you sure these despicable and disgusting things are only committed by them?

When these things happen to someone ordinary, there are always people on both sides, and eventually, even though they are punished, the general consensus is to forgive them.

When these things happen to someone extraordinary, well.

Sad to say, I’m one of those who have fallen prey to (or willingly stepped into)  the world of showbiz and the juicy news that keep things exciting amid the drone of daily life.

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I took a closer look at the events that I will be facing and hopefully surviving in the geh kiang signed up event in June. (I wonder what will happen if I refuse (profusely) to participate in any of the sharing activities. Do I shame my country? My school? Myself? Pfft.) I thought I’d quit, but the USD 500 quitting fee seems too steep for me. But then the total cost would be even higher. Gah,  I have to stop thinking in terms of the number of pairs of shoes I could have bought with the same amount of money.

Anyway, so my plan to purchase stuff and get them delivered to the hotel was foiled. I can’t possibly do that, I realised.

So, it shall be in peace, righteousness, and with dignity, that I attend the convention.

Anyone’s got any idea what item I should bring to showcase the “culture” of Singapore to my fellow world-mates? And on another note, the dorm at Manhattan College looks, abysmal. I kid you. It looks sad, only. I have yet to get a glimpse of my other accommodation. Please, let it be better.

Clearly, even though this would be a good opportunity (if I really wanted to pursue my Politics career) or a chance to showcase my leadership potential to the world (literally), I still can’t help but agree with the critics that it’s money-sucking. Transport to the convention location and back will cost me a pair of shoes. Figuratively.

But fear not, I might meet my Nate. Or my Chuck. O.o

Yet, the moment they hear me speak, presenting my ideas on a particular resolution, or standing up to host a dialogue, or participating in a debate, or any other leadership activities that we will all be forced made to participate in, they might run, far far away.

I am a bad public speaker. Truly horrendous. My favourite audience would be a sleeping one. Honestly!

My only hope would be that I do not blush.

Please do not let me blush, in front of all the future leaders (or not) that I will be meeting.

Anyway, I have approximately 4 months to practise being thick-skinned. And to learn to survive on my own, even if it’s just for that 12 days.

Last night, I decided that I was too much of a coward to really want to study overseas, alone.

): Anyone wants to go Scotland with me?

I shall finish watching the last 3 available episodes of le Gossip Girl, before retiring to my new favourite spot in my parents room.

My bed.

gossip girl February 19, 2008

So, after half a year (or so) of wanting to watch gossip girl.

I have!

I remember last year, the night before some paper, I was sitting in my brother’s room on my bed reading Gossip Girl. And I thought it was just the kind of chick lit everyone should read.

I mean, it’s just like our dreamed perfect lives come to life (in the book!) Duh. But sadly, my uh.preconceived images of how the fantabulously rich and beautiful characters fell short in the tv series. Serena is pretty, kind of the same way I like Meredith in Grey’s, but prettier and taller. Blair is just ugly. No offence, but she kind of looks like a girl from Gilmore (which, incidentally I don’t watch either.) And I’ve always thought that girl was ugly.

Fine, not ugly. Not pretty!

It tears my heart to see her portraying Blair. I envisioned the catfight scenes to be GORGEOUS. Now it’s almost a gorgeous scene, if you’ll excuse the black haired black eyed plain jane who’s incidentally also sharing the screen.

Dan is plain ): but I guess he is supposed to be. But seeing as his character makes up for his lack of pretty face, he is naturally endearing. Nate, however, is cute. Except he’s so short. -__- And that Chuck guy reminds me of Tim from OTH, except uglier and shorter.

Now that my complaints are over, I shall confess that I don’t really remember how the book was like. Except I finished the book in about 2h, and was so jealous of “Gossip Girl” i.e. the writer, and also of Jenny with her famously gigantic front.

Not so much of the latter, of course.

Anyway, I’ve watched 5 episodes straight.

(MAN, I’d rather go out! I wanted to rest the whole morning + early afternoon, then go for a stroll in Orchard road in the late afternoon before the work crowd appears BUT my mom gave specific instructions not to. And I decided to heed her generous advice since I was paralysed in bed this morning. Well well. I won’t recover by tomorrow that’s for sure, but I’m pretty sure I’d be dead if I had gone to work today or stayed on yesterday. Haha, honestly, I’m born to be a tai-tai. )

So anyway, back to GG, in episode 2, Serena wears this knitted sweater when she went to confront Blair at her house. I HAVE THE SAME ONE! Except mine’s darker, not the skin color type she has.

And I love the dress she wore to the Ivy party. Gorgeous.

Blair’s wardrobe is just hideous. Argh, I was surfing (have been surfing, I mean, there’s NOTHING else for me to do.. right??) fashion sites and it was so terrible to see sites selling stuff “as seen on Blaire”. ): I like the blue dress she gave Jenny though, and I like all their figures, of course. Jenny is cute. She’d have made a better Blair, and the current Blair would have made a good Blair-sidekick aka the girls beside Blair all the time instead of those made-up-to-be-fugly-girls.

Sigh.

Rant stops here. Because, I have found new shoes to obsess over!

And Marchesa gowns are gorgeous, and Louboutin heels are to-die-for.

Well, almost.

I won’t die for them. But I’d be more than glad to have them!

Oh…Deer! (I’m not sure how many …) sells shoes similar to Louboutin. But as you all know, you do pay for the quality. Haha! I take back my words on how brands sell names only. I’ve realised the foolishness of my statements, and have come to appreciate the quality, softness, class, price of expensive stuff.

Sighs wistfully.

You know, some day I’m going to make it.

I’m going to learn sewing!

Hahaha, kidding.

Now here’re some gowns + heels!

Gowns first. From my most favourite.

Despite that being hilaryduff, I am actually fond of her outfit.

Sienna Miller is gorgeous.

she’s pretty here!!

agree?? ): Too bad if you don’t haha! I like her eye makeup!

Somehow I like that green dress. Even though I really dislike green. Even though she looks skeletal.

Now, to heels. In no particular order cos I really can’t rank them.

Louboutin. !! And in white. I’ve been meaning to find the perfect white heels since forever. But this is still not it. I’d like them though. Hahaha.

2 Balenciagas in a row. =D

Okay, so, I changed my mind. The 1st pair and the last pair of heels are my favourites.

Not sure if the first pair shows though, it’s black, with white deisgns.

The rest are fillers (which I like too!!)

Anyway, on my 8th episode of GG.

Will sleep after this.

Tomorrow night the boy willhave access to communication again!

<3

xoxo,

sick February 18, 2008

): having fever

+ cough that causes my stomach to hurt terribly cos’ I’ve been coughing too much.\

-_- Never realised that I used my stomach to cough.

ZZZ AM DYING.

SAVE ME PLX

the silly things in life that make me happy February 16, 2008

I’m just in the mood to list things that make me happy.

1. Rainy days
2. Pretty people in pretty clothes
3. Birthdays
4. Extra rich (note: not extra bitter though) smooth chocolate
5. Lovely text messages
6. Bags (pretty ones!!)
7. Personal mails and notes (love them!)
8. Pretty flowers
9. Health shining on everyone!
10. Heels (gorgeous)
11. Listening to friends (fine e.g.: han) sharing ridiculous stories about themselves (:
12. Pretty necklaces

At first I thought I’d do a list for people who make me happy! But then I realised, the strange way that our minds work, we might somehow manage to forget some people at certain points in time, only to see them once again and somehow the fire lights up ever so brightly again.

So, just to clarify, the list is 50% bimbotic, and 50% sincere. They alternate.

I miss having that warm feeling of being able to connect with people I lost contact with. Or those friends who just (naturally) entered different social circles, and we no longer share any common spheres of interactions ):

So, this meme here is from ysi leftovers. I won’t upload the songs though.

List your 5 favorite bands/musicians, and your 5 favorite songs for each.

Well, I can never keep to the rules of memes that ask for music lists.

Avril Lavigne (why yes, I do like her)
Nobody’s Home <33
When You’re Gone
Things I’ll Never Say
Knocking on Heaven’s Door (even though it’s just a cover)
I’m With You

Ashlee Simpson (haha! she sings better than YOU)
Love Me For Me
Shadow
L.O.V.E
Coming Back For More
I Am Me

I just realised her songs are very, individualistic. Very uh, self-centred.

Anna Nalick
Consider This
Citadel
Paper Bag
Wreck of the Day
Forever Love (Digame)

Barenaked Ladies
The Old Apartment
If I had $1,000,000
It’s All Been Done
Another Postcard (Chimps)
One Week

Corrinne May
Everything In Its Time (my absolute favourite)
Safe In A Crazy World
Same Side of the Moon
Save Me
Angel In Disguise

Justin Lo
情歌
決戰二世祖
我不是好人
Kong
我有今日

KT Tunstall
Suddenly I See
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree
Under The Weather
Stoppin’ The Love
Girl and the Ghost

Lifehouse
Days Go By
Sick Cycle Carousel
All In All
Hanging By A Moment
Breathing

Marc Broussard
Home
Beauty Of Who You Are
Come Around
Gavin’s Song
Save Me

Matt Nathanson
Suspended
Sad Songs
Bare
Pretty the World
Bent of the World

Melee (they’re so 70s psychedelic funk rock!)
Frequently Baby
You Got
Stand Up
Hey Stranger
Imitation

Rascal Flatts (<33)
From Time To Time
Bless The Broken Road
I’m Movin’ On
You
See Me Through

Switchfoot
Gone
Adding To The Noise
Stars
Let That Be Enough
Concrete Girl

Clearly, I scrolled through my iTunes to do this. But honestly, I have other bands that I like more than these here, but I didn’t transfer them to iTunes cos they weren’t mainstream darlings so I was lazy to transfer. Sigh, one fine day I’m going to sort out all my music. Categorise them into music + beautiful sounds + noise + junk.

The first song of each artiste is my favourite out of the favourites.

Why yes! I’m a sucker for Pop, Rock, Jazz, Folk and Country!

Anyway, since I’m boliao, lyrics for Stand Up, Bless the Broken Road and Bad Day! (ahaha! just cos’ it’s my favouritest song in the whole world )

Stand Up

I got in a fight over some stupid insecurities.
Stepped out of the light.
When did we lose our old identity?

Now my white flags are waving around
‘Cause you don’t need your best friends bringing you down.
Something in the air with the smoke and the fire
Got in my eyes, our eyes singing,

Stand up, stand up
Can I be strong enough?
I’m trying hard to be myself again
To be myself again.

I’ve been tripping over all the rules
Living my live somebody else’s way.
I’ve been sinking on this ship of fools,
Following orders that I can’t obey.

Now my white flags are waving around
‘Cause the choices I’ve made ran me into the ground.
Someone’s at the crash site digging me out.
I hope it’s you, I hear you singing to me

Stand up, stand up
Can I be strong enough?
I’m trying hard to be myself again
Stand up, stand up
Brothers be strong enough.
We’re trying hard to be ourselves again
To be ourselves again.

When plans go wrong they won’t set the sun.
When plans go wrong they won’t ruin the day.

Stand up, stand up
I gotta be strong enough.
I’m trying hard to be myself again.
So stand up, stand up.
Brothers be strong enough.
We’re trying hard to be ourselves again again.
This song is so inspirational. Haha.

I set out on a narrow way, many years ago
Hoping I would find true love, along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn’t see how every sign, pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way, into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That lead me straight to you

I think about the years I spent, just passing through
I’d like to have the time I lost, and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You’ve been there you understand
It’s all part of a grander plan, that is coming true

Every long lost dream, lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way, into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That lead me straight to you

Now I’m just rolling home
Into my lovers arms
This much I know, is true
That God blessed the broken road
That lead me straight to you
That God blessed the broken road
That lead me straight
to you

Bad Day

Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to gray
They tell me your passion’s gone away
And I don’t need no carryin’ on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You’re faking a smile with the coffee you go
You tell me your life’s been way off line
You’re falling to pieces every time
And I don’t need no carryin’ on

Because you had a bad day
You’re taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don’t know
You tell me don’t lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don’t lie
You’re coming back down and you really don’t mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Will you need a blue sky holiday?
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don’t need no carryin’ on

You had a bad day
You’re taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don’t know
You tell me don’t lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don’t lie
You’re coming back down and you really don’t mind
You had a bad day

Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I’m not wrong

So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
You’re taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don’t know
You tell me don’t lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You’ve seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day