Tuesday, June 28, 2005
back from the scorchin sun genuine sand clear turqoise waters and picturesque mountain backdrop of
tiomanhas been a heavenly 3day 2 night tour but it was also the greatest nightmare fer the virgin trip abroad fer two sheltered backpacked singaporeans with only each other fer companionship happy honeymooners:the gruellin journey was worth it all the moment we saw tioman in its au naturel beauty
singapore jus aint blessed in that earthly sense
but its a trade up between rural idyllic charm n the trinklin invasion of tourism to stay alive
or a commercially packaged island we call a country runnin its own financial engine with global trade linkages
where we charge 15 bucks to see bottled marine life thru thick glass tunnels on a lil reclaimed island with golf grass n a half lion half fish with lazer eyes erected rite smack in the middle
the trip wasnt jus about the snorkellin
which was awesome by the way
i was totally blew away i made a blood oath to get my diving license in dec
or the high life of chillin by the hotel pool sippin dirt cheap singapore slings (how ironic) or margeritas
ray n i rented bikes n cycled around the island makin friends with the villagers
the severely potholed roads made it virtually impossible fer me to do squats fer say the next 15 yrs?
also met extremely friendly hotel staff like the bartender
rizuan at the beach bar
hes the same age as me but he left his hometown of a place i forgot wad it sounded like to work in tioman waitin tables
but he loves it all the same
how can any singaporean peer i have even envision a contented life with such a career choice we deem as socially unacceptable?
it still saddens me that we live in an age of an income n social divide that will never bridge.
two ppl of the same age born in diff places meetin across the table
one dis-satisfied with life cos she cant make up her mind of which privileges to choose from within her entitlement, like a secure education, shelter n social security n this hol is an escape from urban encorachment
one jus happy to be able to live on a lil tourist infested island servin cocktails and he's doin it with a smile to the girl across the table that is his age
breakfast buffet is the only way i can ever get of bed in the mornin now im afraid
and my room view of the opposite block n basketball court is simply depressingly unacceptable
i want my breezy open walk out balcony with roon enough fer a grillout
and that vast blue ocean with coral patches and lush greenery dotting the coastline
all good things come to an end
at least man invented the camera to preserve
monetsnow they wont be gone without a trace
not exactly gone anyway
picts will be up shortly
stranded but not lost:there is
miyuki kawaguchi from our resort who was an angel in disguise
fretted n busied herself to make sure our ferry ride back to mainland was secured after we missed the intended one due to the loss of our money
it vapourised from my room
i recommend safes or depositing stuff with the concierge ppl
tanjong gemok staff who gave us a ride right into mersing where mar's relative was waitin all day to help us out
mar's ah kum (her mom's sis in law) fed two ravished souls n got us a cab driver that wld take us back to jb fer a rather exorbitant fee
wouldn haf made it back home without each of these crucial figures in our dire straits
when ur knee deep in crisis that involves transnational boundaries
separatin u and the sweet turf u call home
psuedo honeymoon bliss evaporates
conflictin views n mental sparring
two bossy ppl with volatile tempers we are
we'll be the first couple to go home with our asses sore shud we go on the amazing race or fear factor's couple specials
but eventually we found strength in each other's companionship
put up with each other n made it back home with arms over each other's shoulders
and stoppin to kiss the soil of woodlands checkpoint
it was a learnin trip fer me n sometihin i wld never forget.
life's valuable lessons are learnt thru the curveball it throws in ur way
harder so when ur grovellin to safety and u feel the warmth of human kindness in a cold foreign place
strangers were kind to us and its something i wld always try to put forward
my payin it forward mantra.
nature is god's creation n im no religious bible thumper but i know better then to destroy wads bestowed upon us
always love our environment
i am an advocate fer environmental awareness
so go visit one of these isalnds
they can transform ordinary daily beliefs of usin tissue paper freely into a startling awareness of disappearin trees n how disastrous it is to mother earth
the 3Rs are overphrased but essential nonetheles
green is not my colour but dont u think it looks awfully gd on earth?
ecotourism is a great way to travel yet learn how to respect n protect our environment.
travellin is a great way to understand yer partner
the good the bad and the ugly
i learnt first hand
and its pretty much all good, sometimes snappy n most of the time very patient.
thanks baby i love you
unforgettable's the only apt word.im jus glad to be home.
and the photos are take pre-crisis.
and we're now stronger den ever
sendakan in dec baby!
the usual suspect said::6/28/2005 12:00:00 AM :D
Sunday, June 19, 2005
My current Aliases include: gracie, bones, bebe, piglet in canto. which is too nauseatin to go into proper dictation online.
My legal name: khoo zirui grace
Do u wish on stars? after witnessin a breathtaking meteor shower while camped out in a remote forested area in malaysia. its rather pointless after the 5th wish.
When did I last cry? last night. i was absolutely livid and touched. all in the same bizzare moment.
What am I listening to? oh man. abba's on right now. -sheepish grin- i do love abba!
Last thing I ate? baby n i shared a rasberry ripple waffer ice cream. very sweet. i meant the ice cream.
If I were a crayon I'd be: fire engine red.
What is the weather? unacceptable humidity which frustration and irritation breeds on
Last person I talked to on the phone: boy. he called to complain about his girlfriend's inability to be on time.
Favorite Drink: ice milo s11's ice lemon tea and vanilla shakes.
Favorite Sport(s): netball. its about teamwork, skill, agility and strategic execution. can i say with disdain that runnin just seems so... mindless?
Eye Color: ebony. translate: black la
Do you wear contacts? sporadically. its only when i wanna feel pretty. and sadly the need to has diminished drastically over the months of monogamy.
Favorite Food: ban mian, sinful fastfood, pasta, very good chinese and i cant say no to chocolate mousse
Last Movie you watched: mr and mrs smith. the perfect parody of warring domesticity. the movie re-anacted violent images that my subconsciouness toys with. when i really wanna demolish the wall usin ur thick skull or put a lil ticker into ur jacket baby.
like throwin a knife into my boyfriend's thigh when i really didnt mean to. its a substitue fer unintentional sarcasm and inconsiderate behavior.
Favorite Day of the year: the 15th of every month, the mini milestone of our companionship. i like birthdays too! baby's, bitches and my housemates (dad n mad)
Scary Movies or Happy Endings? happy endings. they inspire me to create my own. now everyone, "awwwww" for the dopey optimist!
Favorite season? does the great singapore sale count? alrite im jus playin. spring. spells rejuvenation fer me.
What is your favorite dessert? brownie with vanilla ice cream, tiramisu, strawberries in chocolate sauce, sugar or whipped cream, any potent ben n jerry's concoction or roadside waffle ice cream slices
Living arrangements? in a house thats just nice fer four. but mentally gargantuan fer three.
What's on your mouse pad? jay chou -giggles unbashedly-
What did you watch on TV last night? addams' family values. dark humour is much appreciated by me.
Favorite Smells: raymond de toilette, maddie, my blankie that i miss very much, ck be, freshly cooked pasta
Rolling Stones or Beatles? a band should always make the most glamourous exit. even if its a tragic one. its a nod to the beatles cos i listen to them and a boo to the stones cos they dunno when to quit. another world tour? puh-leaseee.
Do you like your handwriting? its huge, bold and invades every inch of space allocated. it screams me
What is your favorite lunch meat? i only like chicken but im discoverin the merits of kong bak. devishlishly decadent.
When is your birthday? 5th april. ahem folks. u know wad to do. ill promise to be surprised. really surprised next yr.
If you were another person, would you be friends with you? two equally impatient ppl with highly volatile tempers can never co-exist. lets jus say my friends are all angels wtih god=like patience and forebearingness.
Are you a dare devil? guilty of that im afraid. impulsiveness overrides my rationale constanly and it keeps ppl ard me on tentherhooks. wad goes thru my head pops outta my mouth and springs me to my feet all in one connected motion its scary. ill do anything. cept visit the bird park. and its not logic, its inane fear.
Have you ever told a secret you swore to keep? guilty too. im not a tattleprat but dont tell me stuff u dont want my boyfriend or best friend to get wind of. pls.
How do you release anger? i cry rivers, i blow hard earned cash on marlboros and feel awfully guilty after one pathetic stick and give the rest of the pack away, i scribble furious letters to no one and i cry somemore.
Where is your second home? woodsvale in woodlands.the guards are my friends. nuff said.
Do you trust others easily? not in a million yrs. as jovial and chirpy i am. being friendly and open is altog a different thing.
What was your favorite toy as a child? ninja turtles n the mighty morphin power rangers. i had a 1m tall pink ranger. impressive huh? i liked to decapitate and dismember barbie dolls too. much to the chagrin of my cousins.
What class in high school do you think was totally useless? all those cme and religious classes were pretty much spaces in my academic timetable to daydream and sms sab vern mar or vic to ask wads fer recess. those were my lovely lovely st nicks days.
Do you have a journal? this blog fer any rantings on random issues that crosses my mind and i can pen (or type) em totally uncatogarised. and a couple book (its acutally a fruitloops freebie but adorable all the same)when either ray or i go away fer extended periods of time.
Do you use sarcasm? so much i get death threats.
Would you bungee jump? im dying to! there is no room fer consideration here. or vehement protests from unwilling companions. mar! be! somebody holler "hear, hear!"
Do you untie your shoes to take them off? i stuff em into the sides of my shoes. thats real loftiness fer you.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? coffeee and raspberry ripple can be locked in a deathmatch and i still wldnt know who'll win.
Shoe size: disturbingly fer a shoewhore like me, its something i am havin trouble recallin. shoemakers (my fav ppl) shud standardise all shoe sizes. wads with the uk us tahiti wadever? mostly 6 and a half i shud think. so dun buy shoes fer me. take me shoe shoppin instead!
Who do you miss the most? my mommy.
Do you want everyone to send this back? i dont give a flying frog.
What are you wearing? my abercrombie tee boy bought fer me on our latest trip to msia. it was a unrepentently good bank account massacre.
What's the farthest away from home have you been? hongkong or perth. they're like the same amt of hrs away i think. well. almost.
im just glad this is over. it took longer than i thot.
slumber party's now.
night earthlings.
(afterall, i am readin douglas addamn's hitchhikers' guide to the galaxy)
no sense in tellin me.
the wisdom of a fool wont set you free.
the usual suspect said::6/19/2005 11:20:00 PM :D
Thursday, June 16, 2005
if i was a rich girl...
the updated version
ill build my own aquarium and zoo in my very very big backyard
ill buy out nine west and victoria secret
ill design my own handbags and custom make em
ill start my own restaurant and let boy run the place
ill buy out mothercare n kiddy palace fer noah (tigger shoes when hes older)
ill have a pink helipad that says "G" instead of H
ill fly jay chou to my private concert. audience headcount: 1
ill give the boy his own lan shop today
ill get that bitches yatch named well, bitches
ill get my dad a vietnamese bride
ill buy mar sentosa and kinokuniya
ill move ucl to singapore for vic
ill buy all the weird shirts with weird slogans tees fer sab
ill get vern a new kidney
ill get implants and pay fer anyone who needs em
ill fund all aids n cancer research
ill fund more research to bring the dead back (mom, john lennon, arafat, wee kim wee, bruce lee, princess diana, gianni versace, oscar wilde, audrey hepburn, aaliyah, lisa left eye lopez tupac and oh. michael jackson's career!)
ill travel ard the world in 80 yrs
ill climb the great wall 100 times
see the pyramids ride the camels
go on the orient express
cruise in my own gondola in venice
watch stripshows in vegas
shut down the north korean nuclear program
remove bush from the oval office
watch oprah on my sunglasses
ill open my own art musuem
ill adopt hundreds of needy kids ard the world
ill record my own album
ill make michael jackson record one to
camp in antartica live eskimo
make my own reality tv show when i get hitched
i think itll be a blast
raymond is privately a spectacle to behold (not physically of cos)
ill learn 10 languages
ill have at least 5 kids
ill supply mad with lifetime provision of xtrim
ill write a book
ill have dolphins in my swimming pool
ill still go to sch la.
in the meantime...
its my one yr and im not rich yet
but i went jb fer a day of guiltfree shoppin.
expenses fully paid by my boy
i am the retail monsta mar accused me of
basically i got my new wardrobe
really wanted this abercrombie n fitch shirt that proclaims in a rather subtle font
"i need a stiff one" with a real cute n hradly visible martini at the end of the cheeky sentnece
but the boyfriend was vehemently against my purchase
"ur sending out the wrong msg!" he wailed
so bye raunchy shirt hello striped polo tee
i have a feeling i got myself a lifetime wadrobe planner
and there aint no room fer any malfunctions here
as long as i get my walk in closet its cool
plagerism is disgusting but flattering
ego masturbation they say
so why fret?
lets not get a single dyed spa-ed ot-ironed hair outta place
and thank plagrists graciously fer their attention
and bow
life is sucha drudgery now.
when it comes to work anyway
im not exactly siamese to anyone
as a matter of fact i pretty much operate solo on most days
travellin house to house im usually facin solitude in air con buses identified only by numbers
there is the book the ipod but nothin beats companionship
am glad to meet up with the girls fer lunch or dinner
i miss karaoke!
i am the reignin croonin queen of k afterall!
n sab's rather solid steamboat stock
can we have the next one already?
beer : helping ugly people have sex for two thousand yrs
ill get the shirt fer ya if i see it i promise
happy one year to you and me.
the usual suspect said::6/16/2005 01:39:00 PM :D
Monday, June 06, 2005
sentosa was a total blast.
my best friend reaffirms her position as the one i have the most fun with
its different with boyfriends
they give in grudgingly
they complain
they whimper
and they get really really bored
and they are so not gungho bout doing crazy spur of the moment stuff
like the boat paddling shit and taking the topless double decker (u know i dun mean it that way)
it was pure insanity
i mean
15 buckeroos fer half an hour of thigh muscle strainin workout trawling against the currents
but it was golden man
one of those im-glad-i-tried-it-at-least-once moments to remember forever
the boyfriend would have spoilt it by complainin bout wad a total waste of money it was
after we pay of cos
next stop: underwater world!
they are havin 30% off aint it fantastic?
ive always adored that place to bits
being the cheapo i was i wld jus oogle at the stingrays they have outside
so we are going fer the real thing
yesh we are ladies and gents
anywae this is "monumental"
and its right from the horse's mouth
his gaming days are so over
or at least the addiction part is
now he only plays when hes home alone and after the more impt stuff are done
namely spendin time with the girlfriend
household chores like walkin the dogs n cleanin up
and of cos studyin his arse off fer the As
so far hes performin splendidly i find it amazing
and inwardly im keepin my fingers crossed that such docile n accomodatin behavoir is permanent
and i feel really good about it
im hopin the new edition raymond lim is here to stay
shopping mall friendly and non tradeable
with lifetime warranty
hurhur
tioman on the 24th
our first holiday tog
snorkellin and our very own private chalet with daily breakfast buffet
cant hide my enthusiasm
my friends find my perkiness disturbin
esp mar who wants to tag along
how shameless that hussy
sorry girls
will inflict more torture on you all tmr nite
bitches' stayover at mo's
can life get any better?
yes actually. if i dun hafta work.
hurhurs
back to earth gracie.
dreamin's over.
brat battle is on. everyday of cos.
fer more best friend day at sentosa pictures
the link is on yer right.
go.figure.
lie in our graves - dave matthews band
the usual suspect said::6/06/2005 10:40:00 PM :D
