I don’t often get out here…so when I do, I make sure it’s a whole load of fun!

Being a day labour weekend/may day dancing round the pole; we’re off to see the Kaiser Chiefs! Off the I predict a riot fame, it will be held outdoors in the Leeds’ Millienium Sq. It seems like every city/town/village have a millenium square..those living in Subang & Sunway will no doubt recognize the huge golden monstroity in ss13. Yes, the one with the hugeass golden bird that looks like a child’s sculpture with mini birds all over it like flies on a buffalo.

I digress.

Anyhoo, paid nearly £30 for that..I just pray to god that it’s worth it. The last time I was in a concert was The Libertines, and it sucked big time.There was this guy next to me that smelt like rotten fish…and it doesn’t help that he keeps farting with his three friends.Because it was so crowded,I couldn’t exactly move.Being in a student union hall doesn’t exactly help as it was so tiny! I ended up *accidently* pouring beer all over him because I was just so sick of it. Just proves to say that it’s not the event,it’s the company that makes everything so nice and fun and everything nice.

Oh, and apparently it’s going to rain.How fun.Just like buffalos in the mud, we shall riot

Will people please reply to my emails?

Suddenly I feel so unloved.Those who haven’t written to me in some time, can you please write? Have not heard from most people in ages…why why why??!

Pathetic post..:))

I hate the cold.I really do.I am so glad that summer’s here (well,comming anyway).But I do love the snow. I remember the time me,dree and elvin did snow angels and eating frozen ‘kondo mee’.

Since I got to this cold miserable country,it has only snowed twice.Bloody hell.And only once is it thick enough to play in

This is how you do it..

I’m a little snowman,short and stout..

I’m a little angel,short and stout..

Ugly green gloves..it’s waterproof gardening gloves ok,not a fashion statement!

Cat in a snowcup

Taken at the adjoining farm to the Rosslyn Chapel,Scotland

Remember this off my Friendster Blog?Well, probably not.

I am slowly realizing my dreams which were subtly expressed through my blogs.First the Lomocam, then Rosslyn chapel,the centre of the Da Vinci Code controversy

I must admit,I have completely forgot about it..until as we were driving towards Edinburgh and I saw the sign to Rosslyn.I know that name,but I couldnt place *how*.Five minutes later I hollered ; “I WANT TO GO I DON CAREEE!”

Well, go we did, since we were there for only Sat and Sun,there wasn’t much time to visit anyway.Bacon’s friends are all primarily in Edinburgh to drink,but I am a trigger happy tourist.I must admit,they just hang out at pubs,I didn’t even bother taking pictures,just snapping when I got to Rosslyn on Sunday noon.

Central Edinburgh

Princess Gardens,central Edinburgh

Seeing that Da Vinci-The Movie is out soon,they have started to charge 6 quid each.I was quite undecided whether pay that,until Carrie rightly pointed out that we spent more than that drinking in one pub.Point taken.

I’ve started snapping at the carpark.

Contarary to the book’s description,it’s actually quite a big chapel

I love stained glasss..

It’s a really lovely place,with pretty gardens and all sort of historical significance inside the chapel itself,with references to the infamous Knights Templar.

Up on the roof of Rosslyn

*Smile!*

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I’m sorry, Sir, but we don’t seem to have the sweater in your
size but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.

Malaysians: No Stock.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments
ago?

Malaysians: Hello, who page?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I’d like to get by. Would you please make way?

Malaysians: S-kew me

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Malaysians:No-need, lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to
enter through this door?

Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.

Malaysians: Don’t be shy, lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don’t recall you giving me the money.

Malaysians: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I’d prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.

Malaysians: Don’t want la…

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you’re
coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the
issue.

Malaysians: You mad, ah?

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I’m trying to
concentrate over here.

Malaysians: Shut up lah!

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time … Do
I know you?

Malaysians: See what, see what?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.

Malaysians: Die-lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that….

WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn’t the way to do it … here let me show you

Malaysians: like that also don’t know how to do!!!!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me

Malaysians:Celaka u

I love spring.The intermittent sunshine,the pouring rain, and the perfect temp. outside.It always reminds me of san francisco,where the weather is absolutely beautiful even during the darkest winter days or the hottest summer nights.I miss the Bay Area,where they say it is always enveloped in fog,but strangely enough,I have not actually been fogged in San Francisco during the times where it was my weekend home from Thursdays to Mondays.

Lately I have been going through some sort of withdrawal symptom for California. Spring here is quite similar, ableit with more grey skies and fluffly white clouds. I am missing California like never before..maybe because I was in denial before this…and I always thought I would return one day for my Masters…now, it’s too late.

Due to my melancholy mood for the state I called home for three years,I went on a rampage at Gap over the weekend.I am quite addicted to Gap and its family of brands (Banana Republic & Old Navy) but here its really, really expensive and I’ve only bought one pair of corduroy jeans since I arrived 6 months ago. It really helped that Gap had a small sale section for mid-season clearance at ridicullious prices!

Damage? About £230 (RM 1564)

Denim jacket,every girl’s wardrobe staple - £15 ; from £39.99
Corduroys - £15;from £29.99 (I got two pairs…hey,my office’s flexible enough to enable me to wear it to work!!)
tshirt - £6.99 from £19.99
Tank - £6.99 from £14.99
Pink mini tee - £6.99 from £19.99

Shirt for Bacon - £14.99 from £39

PS: It helps that the last time I shopped in GAP (2002) I was a size US 12/10, and now I am a size US 6/4.Yes, still fat,but gloating at how far I’ve come…can or not??!!

Oh, and Gap is not my only victim..I bought two suits and ties from riverisland for Bacon as well..as a pre-birthday gift. It helps that prices were so slashed that they were only £60 per suit!

Can you tell that I got paid last week?Not much left now..

Anyway,back to California.I have been dreaming of blue,blue skies, iHOP pancakes, Denny’s scrumpious t-bone steaks, The Red Lobster’s yummy biscuits and lobsters…the list goes on. I remember the last week before I left where we (me, dree & elvin) was at Denny’s nearly every day.Yes, this melancholy has something to do with dree’s post on Fresno.Beat her, beat her!!

No, not your mother. Remember my first blogger post?

HERE?

Well, I am officially part of the small segment in the world population that owns a lomograh!To be precise, the actionsampler

ITS DAMN 7 COOL OK!! Hahaha…I promised myself that when I get my first paycheck I will splurge it on a lomocam. And there you have it.

It’s film based, so I will need to snap and get it developed…can’t wait till I get my first batch of photos back!

And a happy easter to all!!!

I know, I know

Been missing from action way too long.SO much to blog,so little time.

Job’s been interesting to say the least. I trade in commodities that is not visible to the naked eye..go figure. But sitting right in front of the boss is not conducive blogging place. It doesn’t help that the floor pantry is on my left,with hoardes of people walking in and out.I come in early 1/2 hour daily in hopes of being able to blog..but no luck so far with lots of people grogrily crawling to the morning cuppa. So this is a very fortunate stolen blog.

This weekend being a 4 day weekend looks better for the developement of my blog..yes folks, its easter hols with easter eggs and chicks and such! Having two sets of parents (my own not even included) means time juggling…we are having lunch with the dad at 2 and then dinner with the mom at 6. I am poised to be one big fat chick. Don’t worry,will slot in time for blogging.I am so deprived of it….so many things to say,so little time! I get home before 6,but after dinner preparation, bath and having dinner, it’s time for bed all over again.Sigh…I remember the times when I actually do things after work, like going for Zen,yumchar at Kim Gary,mamak session, cafe 7 drinking session, blogging and so much more…where has that all gone?

Oh yeah, I have no friends here…bah.