Lost for Words

Its funny how when I can't talk properly I immediately think of blogging. Why can't I talk? Well.. I have an ulcer at the back of my throat that hurts THIS much. So therefore speaking is painful, not impossible.. but very painful.

I've only been away from my blog for about a week and a bit, and yet to me it seems like ages. Accomplishments this week? very little. Just more lazy mornings sleeping in and late nites drama-ed away. I think i've said i'm bored way too much lately.. but how can those words slip from my mouth so easily. Have I already forgotten the sleepless nights up till 4am cramming for the next exam. The days on end spent researching my assignment topics? All those hardships seem to be in the distant past already as I sit here using the word "bored". In those days there was no time for BORED! I guess its just phases in a cycle of a student's like.. we are currently in the upswing, having just recovered from the recent trough. Its all economics.

Its actually been years. I cant recollect the last time I was there. I can't recollect my last memory of being at the beach. But I know for sure I had been craving it as the years passed. In the last 2 day.. I have been to the beach twice. Both such different experiences. Its strange how the night and day contrasts. Last nite, I went out for supper after work with Canh. Supper was not too impressive, we were kinda very disappointed at the food. Anyways, after playing a few games of basketball at timezone we didnt know where to go what to do. So the idea of the beach came up. We drove down to Hillaries. The sand was cool the waves so serene yet aggressive and the wind was just right. I can't believe its been so long since I been to the beach. I missed it. The stars were so clear and bright that night to. Through all the darkness I felt a sense of security that I hadn't felt for a while...

Since yesterday's experience at the beach went so well, Canh and I decided to move our jog from the park to the beach in the morning. So I woke up extra impossibly early and Canh drove us to the beach for a "jog". So it kinda ended up as being powerwalking plus running from the water that was about to soak our shoes. It was a good seesh. We walked from one end of the beach to the other an all the way back. It was hard.. and hot.. but oh so worth it. Mite have to go a bit earlier next time tho coz it was gettin way too hot and the sun is gonna make me darker!
This mite come to be a routine. It would be a good thing to get used to dont u think?

OKay, I think I am done for the day. What is everyone doing for new years eve countdown? So far I dont think I have ne plans... lets just see what happens then I guess..

Enjoy the last few days of 2007 coz the rein of 2008 is about to begin.

Mediocre

I looked down at my hands and what do I see... Talentless hands. Absolutely talentless! ... Yea I just recently watched Jay Chou's Secret (Bu Neng Shuo De Mi Mi). Amazed by the ease at which his fingers float on the black and white artist's canvas. In awe of his talent and skill.. how he could do it all one handed and even with his eyes closed. Jay even directed the movie which I thought was very well done, quite surprised really. Needless to say I feel utterly talentless! So much for not wanting to settle for mediocre.. I am the absolute definition of mediocre.. and it pains me to think so.


If you don't know already I have a thing for people who are artistically talented. Particularly people who are able to play an instrument (eg PIANO) and dancers. There is something about their art that moves me. I think it is the knowledge of the dedication that these people but into to become holders of this skill. It is the patience and dedication to perfection that I am drawn to. Wishing that I could be just as dedicated and not so half-hearted in my attempts to learn the jack of all trades.



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In other news I have been home for about a week and a bit now. Kinda Just settling back into reality. The reality of working almost every single day. Which I guess Isn't tooo bad since I really have nothing better to do just yet. Still need to sort out all the stuff that I'm planning to do next year. E.g calling TAFE to ask about the chinese language course (see how much it costs first yea!) and the Korean short course (YaY Korean) and checking out the local gym (lets see if I can be motivated enuff.. ok more like lets see if I can afford it first). But I guess all this has to be done after the chrissy and new year break aye.

Pic Of my 42.5kgs worth of Luggage (not even fined for it either) taken on my Phone's Camera =)

Just as I have come home, many people are getting ready to fly off for their holidays. Trying to catch up with them all before they leave, coz I know they'll have such an awesome time overseas. JacQue!!! <-- U are gonna have an absolute Blast, esp since ur going with Will rite?!.. dont forget to visit The Face Shop in Penang (cheaper than The Face Shop in Singapore due to the currency differences). I think The Face Shop is my fav beauty and cosmetics shop and I'm disappointed they dont sell their products online. If I had known that earlier I would have bought more!!

Really need to catch up with a lot of ppls. Which means recovering and dusting off my organisational skill. TAMMY where art thou!! LOL. but yes. neone free.. let me know I'm up for catching up whenever I can. Very vague huh. Must be the tiredness getting to me..

Guess its bed time then. I always intend on blogging.. but I keep wanting to save it for next time and by the time its time to blog.. poof.. its all gone!! ah wells

Nites.

1. 4. 10. tee hee hee

.. these eyes have seen..

so much more than I could have ever imagined. This trip will forever be remembered. It is always going to be in my heart, as I feel as if I have learnt so much about myself and tried so many new things.. new experience and faced old fears.




Even though I wish I could have extended (especially since I just found $350 that I must have forgotten I hid in my wallet). I guess I am really grateful for this trip... this time for me to be alone and reflect. I wasnt alone much... but on the plane I finally felt a sense of security and independence. It was something I really needed. Needed.... in order to finally say.. I just want to be Noelle... I just want to be me...



The last few days in Malaysia were a bit hectic with me running around trying to get as much shopping done as possible and sorting out crap with my fone. My fone was quite disappointing. It has a small crack in it and the guy said it was replaceable... but complications arose being the only white one sold in the whole place. It was quite stressful... but i wanted white and I guess that was the decision I have to live with.



But Still great memories in Malaysia.. the food!!! and the company.. and the change of environment. heheh and taking my underage cousins out clubbing... hahaha bu technically I was underage too.



There are a lot of people I am so grateful to for this experience. I cant thank the people in Singapore enough, especially Nic. Without you this trip really would never have been the same. And to my cousins and Relatives in Penang . My cousins who went shopping with me even tho she was on study break and meant to be studying for an exam. She came all the way from KL to Penang for Tom Yum with me hehehe. So grateful. Even though I know I am quite a pessimistic person.. this experience has taught me to look from a different light. And of course I can't forget my Parents who let me go and helped me with my finances. I know that you guys sacrificed time and effort for me and I appreciate every second.




With this experience, I look forward to the new year. A year of changes. I feel like the same person.. but at the same time.. different.




I have seen the sunrise break over the sea of water. I have met great people and learnt so much from them. I have had the chance to get to know friends even better. I have faced the heights and tried so many new things. I have seen with these eyes inimaginable talent and the beauty of a bright city which dares not sleep at night.

... Thankyou


Now that I'm home its time for new goals. 我會好好加油的!

I hope that This trip will always serve as a reminder to me of the good times.. and especially when I'm down I hope to look to these memories and find the feeling I have now...

I am home now.. I know I missed home even though I wanted to stay away for a while longer.
after two weeks... my bed is calling..
Goodnight. I wont miss the memories because they are with me. Sweet Dreams.

The days seem to fly.. and U realise

You reaslise that everyone is now grown up. We are no longer the girls who sat one we swings under the tree and braided each other's hair. We are no longer those girls who went out in clans and took the bus to shop and get our parents to pick us up afterwards. Its a weird but good feeling as all my cousins now drive to take us out. Its weird not having all my cousins here.. as half of them are in other states in malaysia studying or working. Its weird to imgine that we are all growing up. I just want to be 19 .. for just a little bit longer (I know I'm 20 already k!)


Yesterday I did my first mass shopping in malaysia. and by mass shopping i mean MASS shopping I think 8 articles of clothing, $300RM worth of korean and HK dramas, CDs.. another pair of shoes.. and stuff I can't remember nemores. Love my purchases.... but I'm afaird I'm gonna have to ship the stuff back coz I was already over the limit when I was commin form Singapore to Penang. I have a feeling that I've told u this b4... neways....


The other day I went to see my cousin sing. She does that at her job and man is she awesome!!! There was a guy singer there too he was good too.. good guitar skills! So envious!


Last nite I went out with 3 of my cuzs. Was an INTERESTING nite. hehehe first we started at this place which was completely EMPTY!!~ sooo shameful! But we left after like 2 mins to this place called GLO. It wasnt pack initially.. but slowly the crowd came in. Ordered some long island teas again.. the first one tasted like lemonade.. so my cuz asked for more shots to be put into it....... BAD idea! It was sOOooO strong... prob just as strog as the one I had at Timbre with Nic and Lu Hui. Anyway. My cousin got bored... and she wanted to play a game (I started to get scared). She dared me to go take a picture with a random... as in go up to a random and ask for a picture to be taken with them. I was Hell reluctant and didnt want to play. I asked her to go first... and beng the pro she is.. she did it just like that!.. Now I was REALLY SCARED!! I was thinkin wtf man how am I gonna go this. Anyway, I was pretty tipsy at the time and my cousin is really convincing. She picked out a guy for me and I went up to ask him "Hey, can I take a picture with u? Its for a Dare.". He agreed!!! He was like Yea no probs! *shock horror*. I was gonna post up the pic here up my camera isn't being detected on my cuz's comp. anyway took the photo and when back to myu table.. which was onlyu like 5 steps away from him. Later in the night he came up to me again and asked me to see the photo.. I showed it to him and yea he bought me a drink. He even bought my cousin one too. Pretty nice guy aye.. but I dont even know his name.


There was also a bridal show going on that nite. It was hairdressers showing off their bridal hair creations. Yeah I met a hairdresser that nite too.. I think he said he's name was Roy.. dunno.. It was an interesting nite.
My cousins we laughing at me coz they so thought i was drunk I WAS SOOOO NOT.. but thats just it.. no one believes you... she took a vid of me.. SO NOT WASTED!

My fone is proving to be a disappointment. I cant find the pruple one anywhere. So I'm either settling for the white one or the black one... sorry Ali if I get the same fone as U in the same colour. U should have comfort in knowing it was the purple one I wanted =( I hate settling!!

OKay.. I think thats it for now... need to decided if I wanna extend my trip soon... *sighs* things to consider.. my cousins want to go out on wednesday nite again to play... so they're asking me to extend... we'll just have to see.

Check yas laters... Missing U all... but why no updates?

Change of Envionment

It's almost my 3rd day in Malaysia now. Have not taken very many pics here... not many at all. Not gonna do a full update on life here... nothing much happening. Just the food, the rest and the family. This is my chill time. Will prob do some shopping tomorro tho and I think we're going clubbing tomorro nite too.. I dunno We'll c.

Singapore was awesome... so awesome I miss it already. I really did have a great time and 7 days just flew past like that. Nic was right.. it was all about the company I had! Major hearts and Shout Outs to Nic my true Singaporean roomie, shopping advisor, listening ear by the pool and tourguide. Shouts to Mr Manager Lu Hui, part time shopping bags holder and outing accompanier. And also major shouts Rodney, Jon and Adrian all who joined us for endless suppers, lunches, bars, clubs and DROVE US THANK U!!!!!! It has truely been an adventure that I will remeber for years to come. I hope I wasnt too much of an inconvenice =/
I'm so grateful that I would eat frog to prove it.... but u guys wouldnt make me rite!!!!!!! tee hee heee

I shan't be bloggin much in Penang as internet here is a lot more slower and plus daily updates are not really necessary. I mite be extending my stay tho... but not sure yets... see how it goes.

Not used to the food here yet.. It mite be the oils. But thats weird aye.. I was fine in Singapore (minus the urge to puke after drinking milk.. yeah my milk alergies are playing up again)

Alrite I think I'll leave U guys with that.. I shall update when ever I get the chance and attempt to camwhore more... its just harder here coz I attempt to bring less stuff out since its a bit more dangerous here so I keep forgetting my camera. It mite be easier WHEN I get my fone.... Hopefully that all goes well!!!!
OoO btw I can't access my own chatter box from here.. dunno why!

Missing You ALL both Perth and Singapore S2
Later days
-Landed in Malaysia.. truely asia

Could I Ask For Anything More?

Been 3 days since I last blogged. Yeah, I kinda got lazy... actually.. it was coz its impossible to blog at 4ams after a whole day of going out. These last 3 days have truly been amazing (and I know I have and will use that word a lot).

I cant believe I am going to attempt to summarise the past 3 days. There is just so many little things that will be left out. But I don't want to forget. I don't want to forget any of it.. if only I had enough discipline to blog everyday.

So here we go. Bear with me .. this is going to be very LONG


*** Day 4: 30th November ***
We woke up and headed out the door quite late today, even though our initial plans were to wake up super early to catch Sentosa before it rained. Left the house at about 12 tho. First stop was Vivo City, to do some more shopping and for lunch. Didn't really buy much at Vivo. But I did visit the Dasio store that Joshie recommended. I think I prefer the small boutique stores, where stuff is somewhat more original.


Anyways, while we were at Vivo we dcided to have lunch there. Since both Crystal Jade (this apperantly really nice dim sum place) and Kim Gary (this HK tea cafe styled place) was too packed we decided to eat at Mache. Mache has a similar concept to what Burswood's Emporium had, where U enter and items are purchased with a card that is later paid for. We ordered quite a bit for only two people, and surprisingly we finished it all too!! It was the thought of desert that kept us eating. Most memorable dish from Mache.. maybe the Soft Shell Crabs or the Savoury Crepes. I really liked the feel of the place tho. After finishing all that we really couldn't do desert. So instead we had watermelon juice =)

At Mache's

After such a big meal, we headed towards Sentosa to "work it off"... okay maybe not.. it was to chill by Singapore's artificial beach LOL. We took the monorail there from Vivo.. the view was truely fantastic, you could see the city skyscrappers. And by skyscrappers I mean SKYSCRAPPERS! Got there and just mainly walked around the beach admiring the scenery and the feel of the sand between my toes. I was given such a "holiday" relaxing feeling. If that even makes sense. I was also convinced by Nic to take a chair lift up to see a view of the Merlion. BLOODY HELL was it HIGH... I thought my shoes would fall off. But it was good, even though i'm scared of heights I got thru it. Must the the comming of age.. either that or Nic is good at convincing me to do stuff. I burried a message in the sand (written on a receipt) before we left the place to go back to Vivo for more shopping.

Imported Sand at Sentosa

We met up with Li Min at Vivo for dinner, we had Kim Gary.. A mixture of foods were ordered so we could try each other's.. The food was good... but not outstanding. Just average. Then had Hogan Daiz for desert.. YUMMMM..!

After dinner, Nic and I went back home to change clothes for clubbing.. @ MOS (Ministry of Sound) with Lu Hui and Rodney. WOAH the place was damn awesome. It has like lots of different rooms with different themes. For example there was a ravers room, R&B HipHop room and a Retro room. It was quite cool aye, but the music was very different to what I expected. For the R&B room, its kinda hard to explain.. but ppls danced in a cage.. I kinda didnt like that concept. But yea.. we kinda spent most of our time in the retro room anyways. It was hilarious doin all those 70's moves to strobe lights and Michael Jackson music. hehehe it was cool.

We finshed up clubbing at about 2-3ish and then went for supper. We went to a place called Geylang, and passed the red light district. Apprently there were girls on street call.. but I didnt see them *shrugs*. They made we try FROG!!!... I tried it but couldnt eat most of it coz Kermit was dancing in my mind. We also called a Beef Hofun which was super yum.. it had black beans in it too!

Getting convinced to eat frog

By the time we reached home and went to bed.. it was reaching 6am (hence no on the day blog). Fell asleep practically instantly.. It felt good.

** Day 5: 1 Dec **

You would imagine after such an "early" night that I would wake up heaps late to start the new day. But actually, I woke up at about 10-11ish to the music of Nic's little sister playing the piano. After we washed up and had brunch, we went to chill for the day. Wasnt really up for shopping as my feet were heaps hurting from the days before and starting to realise how much over my budget I had gone =/ So we spent the day at KTV. All I can say is their Mic's are SOOO much better than ours. But their drinks were disgusting!! We pretty much spent the day chilling out before dinner at the local hawkers. We had Kway Sup.. which was quite nice aye.

Then the anticipated moments arrived. We went to Show Luo's concert!!!!!! My first concert ever and it was sooOOooOOOOOO AWESOME!! Show was damn hilarious, especially his attempt at english. "Today I no little pig, I am Show" and "You me hand Touch hand okay?" LOL. hahahah OMG he picked out a "girlfriend" for the concert for one of his songs as a performance. So they did this randomised seat raffle thing.. and the number was called............. AND IT WAS A GUY!!! OMG it was soooo funny, coz Show was like "HUH its a guy?.. ummM oka there's a first for everything right" and then he was giggling all the way thru the song. It was very cute hahaha. and the guest star was RAINIE YANG too!!! She sang "que yang" a song that I quite like so it was good. All in all it was such an awesome concert.. Show really surprised me esp with his dancing, making us dance and piano skills. Very CooL!

Show and his Dancers

Pratas

After the Show, Rodney picked us up for supper. Very much appreciated that he picked us up!! We had Roti Pratas. But not just any ordinary Pratas. We had Banana and cheese, Pineapple and Cheese and Mushroom and Cheese Pratas. I know what ur thinking sounds ewwwK rite.. thats what I thought when Rodney first mentioned it.. BUTTT U really have to try it .. its good! Really good. With the talk of red light district culture and what u would do if u found out 10 years down the track that ur husband was actually previously female... funny stuff. And that ended another amazing day in Singapore.

*** Day 6: 2nd December and a Day of Lee Hom ***

Day 6 is today (well technically since it is now 4:30am It was yesterday). Todays plans were to explore the Suntec City Area and Esplanade before Mr Wang Lee Hom's charity concert. I DID ANOTHER MASS SHOPPING ROUND AGAIN! All in all I think I spent about the same amount today as I did on day 2.. now that is bad.. but do I regret it HELL NO! Found some super awesome buys.

We had dinner at the Esplanade which was very cooling and relaxing since it was near the water. The food was exteremely nice too.. We shared Singapore Laksa, Fried Kway Teow and Satays. Very yummy.. possibly the best Kway Teow I've had in Singapore aye!

Blurry Pic Taken in the queue for Lee Hom

But of course the highlight of the day was my dearest Lee Hom in concert. He is amazing and truely the matches why people say Lee Hom is the reason no asian guy will ever measure up. He was energetic, cute, honest and damn right talented! He sat down playing the piano, but couldnt stop moving and wriggled to the beat of the songs while playing the piano. So adorable. AND OMG hearing Forever Love LIVE was such a privelege!! It was soo awesome. I felt like I was so close to him too.. yet so far. Very memorable... dang wo shou Singapore you say YO.. Singapore ... YO.. Singapore ... YO!! He even did a costume change and sang quite a number of songs. He showed me that my fandom was not in vain and that I was right to admire such talent! Some lucky fans even got to shake his hand and he jumped down from the stage to do a walk. Even though Lee Hom's was not a proper concert.. it definately beat Show's! Definaly the highlight.. and I will remember the concert for years to come =)

Mr. Alexander Wang Lee Hom

After all that Nic and I got home.. I did a bit of packing and then headed to Macca's for Supper. Why Macca's? Because fast food tastes better overseas.. It honestly does! We Chilled for the rest of the night, just chatting with our feet soaked in Nic's pool. It was definatly an eventful night and if I had a choice I would so live it again!!

Wow, after such a killer of a post I think I better retire to bed. This will be my last sleep in Singapore as tomorro I shall be flying to Penang. Hopefully I'll get a chance to blog there. But If not.. I guess this is Bye for now

-Checking Out.. Noelle In Singapore-

Changes, Anything and Whatever!

Today is Day 3 of my Singapore Adventure. Man, Nic and I woke up quite late after yesterday's hilarious Mambo event. But got up and straight out the door for brunch. For brunch we had the infamous Sakae Sushi. Yum Yum Jap food.. It made me fully think about how much the quality of Jap food in Perth has gone down. Quite sad really!! And they are really so much more efficient here in Singapore, as the Sakae Sushi Menu came with an interactive screen that you could use to order extra dishes or call for the bill. CooL aye? ... Okay so we still had to physically call for the bill.. but it was a good idea in theory!!

AFter brunch we made our way back to Bugis in order to pick up Show Luo's concert tickets. And since we were there I decided to cut my hAir there. Got it Long layered. I cut it at a place called 'Red's Salon'. And the service there was sooo coool... you would never get that kind of service in Perth.. EVER. Got there, sat down, told my hairdresser, Ben, that I wanted my hair layered and to try to keep my length. He replied with "sure thats fine, we can surely keep the length, but first, what can I get U to drink?" Noelle = o_0 hehehe. Nic who was just there to watch me get it cut was also offered a drink too!! HOW COOL IS THAT! and he was even considerate enuff to attempt to keep us warm using towels placed on our knees. Then he proceeded to cut and layer my hair. After combing his fingers thru my hair he goes "Do U cut ur own hair?" Noelle is now double 0_o. He knew I attempted to cut some of my spilt ends.


He was some kind of perfectionist coz I think he really put a lot of effort into his art. He proceeded to guide me and give me tips on hair maintenance and some typical small talk. Then this really cute girl came to wash my hair. She was like "hey u have dimples too, like me". Very cool. Then the final blow dry by Ben and comb thru and last checks and I was done. After 45 mins I had a "new look". Nic thinks I look very different with the new hair cut. HHAHHAHAHA OMG and after the cut we went towards the MRT station to make our way to today's adventure, when I was stopped by this girl in a black dress. She approached me to say... "Are U interested in modelling?" I Stared at her like HUH!! REPEAT!! before saying no and cracking up afterwards. Maybe Ben really did do a good job on my hair. Or maybe I am biased cos I found him really really cute =p

Before

After

Then onwards bound we went to explore Little India and China Town. Both places were really unique aye. Very vibrant and full of life. And I officially had the best Indian food ever!! I usually HATE Indian food.. but man the "Nans" with 2 different curries was awesome!!! I can still hear Nic's Indian accent attempt. HAHHAHA

Mmm Indian Food

Also found in Little India was this....






Anything... Whatever! LOL it was the funniest thing during dinner coz me a Nic kept cracking Anything and Whatever jokes all night =p



After a quick rest beside the pool at Nic's (to soak our dead feet), we headed off to wala wala, this bar place with a live band. The lead Chick singer is soO good!! And her drummer boy made it in Cleo's top 40 most eligible bachelors. HOW.. I do not know! nah Maybe coz he is a drummer boy and he is really awesome on the drums!! After staying for a while, we got hungry and headed for supper. Chicken Rice. That says it all rite. Delicious!!



Man Once again it is almost 3am.. bed time here I come.. need to wake up early tomorro. So much is planned including Sentosa, Vivo City and Clubbing at MOS.



So time to leave U all.. someone comment or chatter or something...

Noelle is MIA

hehehe been a while.... Not really... but mAn .. what I have accomplished in these what 2 days is soooo hilarious.

If Only I could share everything. I havent even bought A journal to write it all down.

OKay... so here is my attempt at summarising my trip so far (2days)

***DAY 1 ***

Touched down at singapore at 7 am in the morning. The airport procedure was not as bad as I thought it was be (I hear a lot of "I told u so's). After touching down I was greeted by Nic holding black pepper crab puff... MmmMM. Then striaght off to grab brekky. We had SingApore bee hoon and soon gui.. and soya bean milk and grass jelly... talk about big breakfast hor!!

After brekky.. no time to be wasted. We got down straight to the local markets in toa payoh to do shopping... then to Novena square and then to walk half of Orchard. LUNCH WAS AWESOME. We went to a pepper lunch .. I have fotos.. SOMEONE SERIOUSLY NEEDS TO OPEN A CHAIN IN PERTH!!!!! After Lunch More shopping of course.. somewhere in between.. Mr. Manager Lu Hui joined us. I kinda felt bad after he had to carry all my bags of shopping. and Nic Tooo.... yes.. I spent a.LoT!

Pepper Lunch!!

Yes This Is camWHoring on an escalator

Dinner was at Newtons.. satay, sambal sting ray and fried oyster omelette! Man it was the best oyster omelette I had ever tasted. The place we ate had such a cool atmostphere. ... VERY FILLING THO

After dinner we decided to go to walk to this place called Timbre. We walked from Orchard. We walked a total of 3 MRT stations in order to reach the place!!! But it was worth it for the live band that was full of talent. We ordered a jug of Long Island Iced Tea to share. But Gosh was it alcoholic! It was sooo strong I couldnt help but stumble out of the place. Got home about 1-2am to retire to bed after a full day of shopping and eating and chilling.. Legs decided to give up on me.. I dont blame them, after all... I WAS WEARING HEELS ALL DAY.

After all that in one day.. sleep was damn good! So many memories cannot fit it all in one post



***Day 2 ***

Just breifly.. coz Its almost 3 am and I desperately need sleep.

Woke up at around 12, which meant skipping breakfast and jumping straight into lunch.

So we met Jon for lunch at Din Tai Fong, this place famous for its Dim Sum. Nic has been telling me about this place since we found out I was going to singapore earlier this year. Did it live up to expectations. DAMN RIGHT IT DID. After eating the Xiao Long Bao.. I felt as if I had been deprived all my life!



Then Jon Had other business to attend to so he left us to do our shopping. Correction. My shopping. (Thanks Jon for treating Dim Sum). We finished Orchard, and then rain set in.. as in big tropical rain.. so we were bound undercover. I bought a white dress bcoz of that tho.. hehe its for Lee Hom's concert later in the week =)



Finishing Orchard and straight to Bugis. Man memories of last year's Bugis with Lisa... They had so many more rings then. None now =( but I still managed to get a few more tops. My budget was so unreasonable... that i've almost spent half already. AND I HAVENT BOUGHT MY FONE YET. Maybe that might have to wait till Malaysia (if i can still afford malaysia).



Contacts stuffed up thoughout the day and eventually it was unbearable.. oh the pain.. so yeah very hard to shop in pain. Especailly after stacking it in Bugis Village... in my heels again (stupid me and my stupid painful legs)

Soaked from the Rain

Anyway, for dinner.. we were joined by Lu Hui for steamboat. IT WAS SOOO CHEAP! $13 pp. and seafood galore. Too bad no scallops tho.




And then what better way to finish the night than with ZouK! I'll tell u this... SINGAPOREANS ARE DAMN CUTE CLUBBERS!! HAHAHAHHAH

Left quite early tho coz legs couldnt stand the pain anymore.



And now I am sitting here... I cant believe I am in singapore. BUT man am I havin an AWESOME time =)

Poor Nic has fallen asleep I think.. she must be exhausted from taking me around. I am SoOOo Grateful to everyone here!!



Miss You All HEAPPPPPPPPPS!!!
Over and Out

P.S. was gonna blog mor fotos but a. Its to late already (3.30am) and b. Lisa mite kill me if i put up that picture taken in front of Tiffany's

Reluctant

I think that describes how I feel today.. actually more accurately.. it describes how I feel rite now. Reluctant and insecure. I'm not ready.. but I have to be.. I have to remember why i'm doing this..

HahahhAH I say it like its a bad thing.. I say it like its forever. Guess that just shows how silly my mind is and the errors in cognition.

.. not in the mindset to blog today.. I just wanted to let those words out..

One fine day

Wasn't today just a fine day. The Sun shining down.. clouds to complement the aesthetics of the sky. Nothing could be faulted.. except for the humidity.

Canh finished her exams yesterday so we went out to celebrate today. On my birthday Canh took me to eat at this Jap place called Hanami remember? Anyway, on that day we passed this restaurant called the Seven Seas.. and we said we would return to try it out. So today we went there to eat. A a nice little place on Beaufort Street =)

It has an alfresco area and all.. but we chose to sit half inside half outside. Can U picture it??

I like the feel of the place very relaxing and the service was excellent. We order two dishes to share. The food was served quickly.. but slow enough to know that it was prepared on the spot.

And they do a beautiful lemon lime bitters.

We had this Snapper dish, which came with chips and salad. Now I'm not a fish person.. quite frankly.. I'm very picky with the type of fish I eat. I just don't like the smell of fish. Anyway.. This fish was veeeerrrryyy good. It was just grilled with a few herbs an a small trickle of lemon. YuM!! This dish was the one Canh chose.

Then I chose the Seven Seas Spagettini =) I think this was their signature dish. And it was good too. Especially the scallops.. *drools* At first the taste was mild and made u want to add some salt, but then... we begin to taste the interplay of texture and flavour. It was subtle at first but it made it presence known..

All I know Is I'm definitely going to Seven Seas again.. maybe to experience the night atmosphere of the place.

Added to my collection of memories.. twas a good day.. twas one fine day

我沒有這種天分

I saw with my own eyes the colour of melody. I saw the fusion of light and dark and the conversation between each note. How each finger glided effortlessly into place and a dance of superior grace. The illusion of the artist and the awe of the audience.. each one needing the other. But then in a blink .. its already all over.. you are left with the intensity of amiration and amazement. The it dawns... 我沒有這種天分.

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The days have been getting busier.. maybe because I like it that way. I like the urge to be occupied, knowing that u are contributing in some way. Havent had the chance to slump in front of the TV yet.. but I will make time soon. Was that just a contridiction of myself?

Today was full... of little pleasant surprises. I began the day with this

hehe It's the Key to my Heart XDD

Secondly, Lee hom Tickets are now comming to life. I finally found a seller and Nic has orgainsed to pick up the tickets soon. Thanks Nic =). It was the cheapeest tickets I could find too costing $130 for two tickets. Talk about awesome.

And then little things like lunch with Laura at the dome, bumping into Mish and Rudy, last minute movies, secrets and SINGAPORE TALK!!

It all sounds so good.

But for now.. noelle needs sleep. Sorry got used to speaking in thrid person after playing circle of death at Ed's event last nite.

Will keep you all informed sooooon XD

Plans

After exams and all that time spent in isolation.. I have plans to keep myself busy this holidays and next year. Which means better time organisation and less slacking (as less as possible). Next year I plan to pick up Chinese again in Tafe, hopefully it all works out cos right now I'm in the process of finding out how to apply. On top of that I want to do a beginner's short course for Korean.. which wont start until Feb. I'm quite excited about that really. Plus, adding on the possibility of a Gym-ing and continuation of Hip Hop dance classes that I did in the beginning of this year. And I need to catch up with everyone!! And I mean everyone!!

Should be good.. all these plans are small steps towards my goals for the future.. Towards the person I want to be.

On another note, Singapore is in 9 days. Cannot wait.. I'm both excited and scared at the same time. This will be the firth time travelling on the plane by myself. The first step was 3 years ago travelling with a family that my parents knew. The second step was the awesome trip to Singapore with Lisa last year. This is the final step... AlonE... I think I might sleep thought it, since its a mid-night flight and all. Especially since Nicole has plans for when I land.

Nicole left for Singapore on Sunday, I took her and Jon to the airport. I can't believe I made it there and back with no slip ups considering my geographical senses. So cool huh! My have been the help of my subconscious heheheh (Sorry Inside Joke)

OKay I'm gonna go for a run nows...Laterers

I am Optimistic about the future.. so optimistic that its almost scary... I will remember you...

Social Creatures

I Have finally realised the extent of humans as social creatures. Sure, social psychology has taught me a lot through experiental research about our individual needs for interaction with others. And sure, Abnormal psychology has shown me that isolation and a lack of interaction can lead to depression, anxiety and a lower life expectancy... But its this exam period's isolation that really taught me that humans are born social creatures.

Studying these past few days has been tedious, frustrating and down right depressing. I can't stand being in my room anymore..! The books flood my floors, with a sea of scattered papers lying around.. and then there are those days where i'm so out of it, I knock down one of my piles of organised mess to realise (ouch my foot hurts <--- thats me literally knocking down a pile of books) a stack of unknown content.

But the worst part of studying.. not the content itself.. but the torment u put urself through trying to isolate from the world. The house is quite.. even the TV is off.. no distractions rite?.. MSN? nope.. ur invisible..

We can all tell I would never last on a island on my own..
Tomorro is the begining of torture.. the first of my 4 exams.. Peoples like Rong Chyi and Jase have already long finished.. and i'm just starting =/

On a lighter note.. I've decided I'm gonna plan a lot more these holidays.. I really need to catch up with a lot of people.. and so i'm gonna let out my organising skills again.. I'm quite excited really .. should be good =)

I feel a bit better after this post .. I miss blogging...
Time to get back to it... Jia You! Aja Aja Hwaiting! Gambate!
~striving towards freedom~

Mind games

Studying psychology means that I'm usually aware of the games that our mind plays on us. Like the classic unambiguous pictures that can either be a lamp or two people really close. Despite common belief, the mind is a very powerful thing, I mean without it ur vision of reality would be completely different. The mind is so powerful that it fills in blind spots created by our eyes.

...

so where am I going with this.. well I really need my mind to be in focus these day, and not to be over taken by emotional responses of the brain.. I need to keep the chemical balance in my brain and produce enough serotonin to get through this season of challenges unscathed. I need my mind to help me focus on what lies ahead without too much activity in the noradernergic systems that promote anxiety.

Daylight savings is really not helping either.. being the owl I am I am most productive at night when the lights are out.. so when it says 4am instead of 3am.. the mind tells me that its bed time, when in actual fact I could have done one more hour. Don't look surprised.. the only reason why I study until 3/4 am is because I wake up at like 1pm okay!... note to self: must really do something about this before exams officially start for me.


In two weeks I shall be finished... and in three (plus a few days) I shall be in Singapore
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But for now.. the phone rang...off to work.

Yesterdays and Tomorrows

So much has happened in the past week that its all becoming a blur. But last week seems so long ago... it seems like it was last month really.

I don't know where to start, but I've just got to say I'm really thankful for the people around me today.

Friday night was awesome ( I really have to stop using that word, its really starting to irritate me) and sublime. I don't have any pictures other than the ones that are already on facebook. It was quite a surprise really, even tho I already knew about the day before hand.. it was still a surprise, if that makes sense. MmmM Seju... jagers...corona shots. OOo and the cake.. it was sooo coool s2 love s2. And not to forget the best card eva!!!

Fel's way cool chocolate pistacio rain cake, with different flavored rain drops

To define the night.. rain, blue and white, clouds, hilarious, sublime, KTV, alcoholic, sparklers, cake, cam whoring, papers scissors rock, six, coolest card, screaming, party poppers, dirty pop, boy bands, food... LOVE.

Just really touched by how much effort everyone put in, particularly Lisa, coz I know U had sooooo many assignments at that time and still put in so much effort into the event. Heart.

It even rained that day =)

Then there was Nic and Su-Yen's Bday at Onyx. Hehehe.. all I can say is Nic was soooooooooooooooooooo hilarious. But I guess me and mish's shots contributed *high five*. heheh she kept taking off her shoes and leaving them on the floor for ppls to pick up and put back on her feet. V. funny.

In the space of the week I ate at hawker's twice (once on Friday and once on Saturday) and on both occasions had the sizzling tofu. It was good aye.

But now its time to turtle... to turtle and study hard. I know it will be quite a difficult time for everyone as during exam time morale is always quite low. But I'm going to try my best. Just remember that exams are a part of uni life, and you have to take the bitter to appreciate the sweeter things in life. AJA AJA HWAITING!!!

My mind is like a blank slate right now.. maybe because I've been putting this post off for so long. There's so much I wanted to share... but words just can explain..

沒有你們今天的我都不會站在這裡... 謝謝.

19+365days

I guess its traditional for all bloggers to do a post on their Birthday.. so following from tradition...

I was thinking about all the things that have happened this year.. just refecting.. so much has changed and yet.. its all the same. Don't know if thats good or bad but.. just yeah... reflecting.

I was gonna do a fully refeltion post ..... but.....

Kinda exhausted today so this shall only be a short post.

Today in one word was... AWESOME!

Even tho I was late to my first class/tute for the day.. it all worked out well =)

Had Dim Sum with what I initally thought was just nic.. turned out to be Nic, Jason, Cas and Mish.. yummm.... but soOOoooOO much food!!! Thanks guys for Dim Sum =)

And off to the rest of my classes where Tammy and I did the awesomest presentation everer!!.. we got 5/5 for it too woohoo! (omg tammy I forgot to cam whore with u!!!... ah well.. there's always next time)

And finally dinner with Yans.. it was good to catch up with her agains after sooo long.

All in all a very cruisy day.. just my style. Only thing that I could fault on is... it didnt rain =(

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes, calls and msgs.. much love

Shall leave u with some dim sum cam whoring yeah?

The girls, plus Jason behind the camera

The Mountain of food.... so much for we'll finish it *stares at Mish's direction*

..ummm I don't know them.. Kidding..with love =)

.. Me and Nic <-- The pro self camtographer...

Tis the season of... broke-ness

I really don't know why, but I seem to have been spending an awful lot this month! Not cool! After paying for the plane tickets, I thought I should really start saving for the spending money and all... progress on saving... negative numbers!

Its almost been two weeks without Lappy, and I cant believe I've made it this long.. what is more surprising is that I'm soo reliant on it. I guess I never realised how much I used it.. never realised how much I depended on it to be there for me.. never realised until it was taken from me. Got a call from the technicians working on Lappy, they said he should be healthy enough to go home soon.. either Monday or Tuesday.

What is another worry is he's doctor's bill, its going to cost me $240.. must've been a specialist doctor, but I do have the feeling I'm being ripped off. But lets not think about that.. its really eating up my Singapore savings.

And another item that has chosen to take my money.. Show Luo's Concert in Singapore! I'm kinda disappointed in the seat we got allocated .. didn't buy front row.. not even Category 2.. its CAT 3.. but oh well. Just glad to be concerting this year. Lets hope we can at least see properly in the seats we're given (row 26!!!.. gah.. that's so near the back).

Can't wait for Singapore.. the more I think about it.. the more excited I get..MmmMmm SHOPPING! hhehehe

Omg.. and Study = lack of progress too..I keep thinking that I have way more time than I really do.. Keep thinking that I can put it all off for one more day. Someone make me come to my senses...maybe tomorrow... hehehe

So if I've made so little progress this week.. what exactly have I been doing?... beats me aye! OoOo But i had dinner on Wednesday with Canh at Hanami in Beaufort Street. It's a nice little place.. U wouldn't even realise it was there, but for those who know how to hunt for the place U'd be pleasantly surprised with what is on offer. The place is quite bustling too.. I think it was almost full house by 6pm, not bad aye. Looking out the window that was lit with lanterns, it made u feel as if you were far away.. in another city.. in another world. It was a good catch-up seesh =) and made me realise how many cool little places are on Beaufort Street.. shall visit it soon.

.. That shall be all.. till another day, I end this with hope.. everything should be ended with hope.

From the wise words of Lee Hom...

... "Finally"

After endless months of procrastination and being pushed by endless questions.. I finally booked my Singapore trip. Dates now being confirmed just means a definate no DBSK concert for me this year.. *cries*.. I guess it wouldn't have been the same without "the eternal one" neways.

Flight there and back.. I must admitt.. was a BIT more costly than intially imagined when I was planning to go by tiger (when booking in early june?)... BUT.. yes i said BUT.. If I compare what I would have paid if I bought Tiger flight NOW VS what I paid for Singapore Air.. the saving would be a grand total of......... $20. I ended up paying $980, which is quite good for Singapore and Penang return.

So, I think I will just leave it at that... no more comparisions of would've/should've/could've..

So all is scheduled and my plans are all in place.. hehehe neone in Singapore at the end of Nov? LOL coz I will be! Okay.. I should stop rubbing it in nows.

Not really in the blogging mindset today so I think thats all for today.. Just wanted to notify u guys that I finally booked and make u guys realise how great of a procrastinator I am... but I'm sure u guys already knew that..

*sniff sniff* whats cooking?

So, after one night of no sleep (well one hour.. but that doesn count)... I decided to catch up on lost sleep. I got up at 1pm today, after 15 hours of sleep ( thats the average Ms. Mariah Carey gets). Anyways, i decided to make pizza today.. as i said i would during my assignment mania days.

I had a craving for home cooked pizza the other day so i thought.. hey i mite make a few so that everyone can have some... if u lived close enuff i mite send you some... but too bad.. most of u's are way too far!

It took me all day today to make the damn dough.. it had to sit to rise for a total of 2 hours, so I ran to take lappy to the doctors during the wait. So now.. I am laptop -less. After 9 months of wireless net in the comfort of my own bedroom, i am now left to resort to the main old comp.

Anyways back to my pizZa.. but the time i got home, it was ready to decorate.. I have pictures

...befores...

And then into the oven it goes...I think it put a bit too much topping on them...

..afters...

But I think I went a little over board...

Ending up with 5 pizzas.... so anyone feel like pizZa?

Free.dom

I sit here before u all... after 2148 words, after one extremely bad maccas cappuccino, after APA format referencing 17 journal articles, after attempting to reduce the word, after succeeding in cutting all of 1 word, after 1.25 hours of sleep and after one hour in traffic..... I sit here free....

I'm freeeeEeeEEE.. free .. no more uni assignments for me, well that is excluding the presentation that Tammy and I have to give in a few weeks.. FREE... well excluding the 6 days a week work shifts that I am still doing.... Free.. excluding exams that are approaching faster than I've realised (timetable = 13, 14, 15, 16 of Nov)... freeee?.. okay so not so free... but U get the point rite!

Yes, I'm at uni right now about 30 mins till my class starts.. but I haven't done my tute work =/ not cool... I've skipped the past week of uni to "manage my time more effectively"... i guess that didn't really make sense, but yes.. this week shall be for playing catch up.

Regrets.. not going to Spring Feast <-- heard it was awesome.. more regrets but not as much <-- not going to Asia Cocktail.... MAJOR REGRETS <-- not bringing a camera to Talent night, but I shall attempt to scrounge up fotos for u all.

For everyone else who has assignments due today.. I know who u are , hope u guys manage to get it all done in time. JIA YOU!!!!!! AJA AJA FIGHTING!!

I think I'll go find somewhere to sleep now, shall blog about Talent night soon... seems so like it was sooo long ago...

so close yet so far

.. 2 more days and 700 words till i'm done with assignments... the end is near.. and the freedom is in sight!

.. 2 or more days till I shall blog about my 2 weeks in isolation and the talent night =)

.. Just 2 more days... I can make it rite?!?

empty

.. I tried.. but I'm sorry... I couldn't help it.. they just flooded back to me. I thought I had it all under control, I thought things were different, I thought I could change.. but nothing.. I'm left empty.

How could it all just fade.. feels a million eyes are watching me.. poking at my insecurities.. so cold.. I'm scared .. I let it all slip .. the residue of sand on my fingertips..but behind these eyes are... empty.

Bear with me

Things are really starting to get hectic for me.. and i'm getting really stress (Nicole says "Me Too!"). So hence the lack of updates.. and the continued lack of updates until the 9th of October at least.

*sighs* 3 essays need to be done in what is now 10 days to go.. progress?

• Social psych essay (due 1st October) 1063/2000 words.. with a need to go over the intro to add stuff that is apprently lacking =(
• Business Econ essay on Enron (due 8th Oct) 330/750 words of the joined essay with Tammy... sorry Tammy.. i'll work on it as soon as I get the chance
• Abnormal psych essay on Bipolar (due 8th Oct) 0/2000 words ... will be a struggle to finish this one

And what am I doing now? Blogcrastinating when I should really be trying to get more of the essay done before I offically start 6 days of work a week.. tonite. *sigh*

OKay back to it...

BTW, anyone need tickets for the talent night? I have two to sell.. $10 per ticket which includes a bbT on the night.. plus U get to come and support me.. *wink wink* U know u wanna!

The end of mid-sems mania

So, two mid sems occupied the majority of my time for the past few weeks. Trying to study for these units was an absolute b*tch, coz I feel like I've missed out on so much (but more on that a bit later). Right now I feel.. luckier than Lisa (whose head has been messed with by uni)... less stressed than Mish (who is 'dealing' with MCW-syndrome)... more unorganised than Caz (who is juggling assignments, 10 jobs and a social life very successfully) and less studious than Alan (who these days surprisingly LIVES in the Reid Lib).

How were my mid sems.. well to sum it up in a word.... clumsy.
So many stupid little careless mistakes made by me, that it's so not funny. The two stupidities topping my list:

1. Seeing that MC=2 and applying MC=3 to all my equations! This was for Business Econ.. which I actually found it to be a quite easy exam.. I actually finished it 15 minutes early. That included the time I had taken to highlight each curve in my diagram a different color and colour coordinate it with the equations relevant to the curve. YET I didn't have time to check that MC=3!!! That was the big scoring question too....!!!!
2. ERASING! This is why my chem teacher in year 11 and 12 always told us to write in pen.. ALWAYS! For the question worth the most marks in the International Trade Mid-Sem, we were meant to draw a diagram to illustrate increasing welfare. ... well... I drew the diagram... and then rubbed out two curves !!! The ONLY two curves that could be used to show welfare increase! GRRRZZZ... Lets just hope I pass this mid-sem.. considering I really didn't answer the last question in the exam.

Okay.. Done with my mid-sems rant. Just waiting for marks now.

To take my mind off the stupidity of my own self.. I went shopping! But because I wasn't prepared for it.. I didn't have the cash to go with. But I got what I set out to get.. which was this skin serum by Origin called 'Modern Fusion'. This serum is soooO good! I makes your skin feel so nice and refreshed. And with it I got little samples of 5 other products. Very Cool.

*sighs* proper hermitting has not even started for me yet.. well it has... but my 6 days a week work shift hasn't started yet and I'll already feeling so isolated. I feel so un-social. Not anti-social, just un-social. I feel like a I'm in a closed up glass box.. where everyone else in on the outside and I'm just trapped there and every direction I turn everyone is out.. out and away from me. I think i'm starting to realise how much I miss my Metro days...

On a final note, I would like to wish Shirley a very Happy 20th Birthday! Hope U had fun at Llama Bar and that Mr. Master of ruining surprises *cough cough* didn't ruin it too much for ya!

成功! : Success!

what.. what .. WHAT IS IT? What has Noelle finally succeeded in....

Have I finished studying for the two mid-sems held next week?!?.. No

Have I started my assignments due all at the same time?!? .. No
Have I booked my tickets??!?.. Nup

...

**Tad Dah!**

I finally made it right.. Noelle's Salt and Pepper Squid. I've been trying to perfect it for a while now and last night I finally got it right. Got the batter.. just thick enough to be crunchy, but not not thick as to be overpowering. hehehe It was good enough for someone to ask me to cook it twice =)

Want the recipe? Too bad! LOL

On another note, I guess I'll use this time to tell u guys that I'll be really busy for the next few weeks/ month. Not only is assignments and mid-semesters coming up, I'm going to be picking up a lot more shifts as a worker of ours is going on holidays. Which means, if u think I work too much as it is.. I guess u guys won't be seeing much of me .. starting now-ish. Also starting on the 27th of September, I will not be able to go out anymores.. not until about mid-October when I won't have to work every night. I might still be able to make it for coffee in the morning, during breaks .. or when someone decides to skip class for KTV (*wink wink*).. but other than that.. I shall be working and studying .. BoOOO HOOo!.. the exception of course being the 3rd of October, the talent night.

Alrite back to the H-O theory of trade... =(

Whispers in the wind

The day I spent 3 hours on buses and caught a cold

I've been remeniscing a bit too much lately I think. Sorta stuck in the past, picturing how everything around me has changed. Yet a part of me doesn't really remember what it all used to be like. I no longer remember what a home cooked meal tastes like. No longer remember the days that I could sit endlessly at my table and study everything.. accomplish all I set out to do for the night. No longer remember days that I didn't feel so exhausted. I'm really tired.. just realy tired.

Singapore trip tickets still have not been booked. I guess u guys can all see how much of a procrastinator I am. It's coz the stupid bank is so stupidly far, and there is only one branch in the whole of Perth. Must get it done. That and the fact that I was trying to win the "Wish and Win" promotion competition that they were running. Thanks to everyone who opened their emails that I sent. And thanks to those who let me sent it to every single member of their family.. much love. Of course, I didn't win.. hehe not like its that easy to win anyways. In total I sent approximately 80 emails, and got 21points at the end of the week. I guess it was a good effort, but yes.. back to paying for the tickets with m savings =(

Study is annoying the hell out of me. I don't understand anything and for that reason I'm tempted to give up... hey i only said tempted okay.. I won't .. I know I won't. But yes, I guess I'm not expecting much from my mid-sems since I always either just scrape through pass or marginally fail it. But I have a feeling my two econ units this semester are not going to be scaled up, unlike last year. Aja Aja Hwaiting?!?

Love! .. 4am in the morning

Been practising with Nicole for the talent comp that we are entering. So far we have one song sorted, and I think it sounds pretty cool aye. But I guess I am biased. Still trying to find another song. We have one in mind.. but still rehersing and perfecting. Open to any suggestions yeah, but it must be a guitar-able song. I hope we do okay.. I'm not doing this comp to win (although it would be nice if we did LOL) .. it more about facing fears. In general fears of exposure and public speaking.. I don't know.. I know I will feel quite vulnerable up there on stage, but this time.. I have Nicole to perform with. You guys will come to support right? It's on the 3rd of October at Utopia, but tickets need to be purchased. If u need tickets let me know .. or contact Nicole, I think she's selling some.

ARRrrRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHhhhHH... PINS AND NEEDLES!!!!!!!! Been sitting here way too long! HmmM.. I want to put more photos up on my Blog. It seems like I've got way too much words. Only problem being, my lack of camera. Can't wait till I get my new phone in Singapore. I just hope the Camera quality on it is good.. If not.. maybe I should invest in a camera too =/ not liking the idea of spending so much! but OMG I haven't been shopping for soooOOo long.. even Jase has been more recently than me.. now thats sad!

Can U say Dukgalbi? It even has Bi in its name!!!.. okay that was lame, even for my standards

I want to do a review of the Korean place that we went to on Tuesday nite.. but prob not today.. it seems so long ago. It's called Dae Jang Gum (on Francis Street, where LemonGrass used to be), and I reckon its pretty good! I can't wait to go again..MMmmM Korean.... Best dish for the night for me was Dukgalbi, even tho it was really spicy.. it was really really good.. you'd keep eating it even if your eyes were crying "no more!". And to top it off, we all left stuffed and it was value for money, costing us about $15 each. Pretty reasonable I rekon.

Mish, Yee Yang, Caz and Fel Waiting in the shelter of the resturant, while Lisa and I had to run thought the rain all the way from ... Formosa!

Me and Lisa with our cool Korean Utensils

BimBimBap.. as prepared by Noelle and Lisa.. and I guess the help of Dae Jung Gum Staff

Okay, pins and needles are really getting to me.. So I think I'll go do something more productive than just sit here and help everyone procrastinate!