Diary of a Himono Onna 2

Diary of a Himono Onna 2

People, I'm back. Remember I mentioned in my very much earlier post that I am in good progress of being an eligible himono onna? I think I already am. If you ever caught me at home in my pjs, I am sure you will scream and wail in disbelief. I have been mixing around with too many of my regular groups of bitches and female counterparts.
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If weight issues are a serious nightmare for any female, I think that applies to me very well. Besides the mugging and late nights of burning that classical midnight oil, I have not been touching the weighing machine to see how many extra lovely weights I might have gained. And before I go screaming to Jean Yip or Marie France for help, I am going to buy a bicycle (by hook or crook) and exercise my way to fitness during this summer! So off you go..nasty himono~

Well, if life could be any more boring, I actually had a couple of drinks at Attica and Timbre right before my mugging to get my precious life back.

Some things happen to my dear friend over the week, it brought sadness and jolted me. You see, life is short and fragile, and the word "cherish" doesn't seem to knock any senses to me until serious bad stuffs happen. Tears can't bring back the past nor salvage a broken relationship with my loved ones. I'm not sure whether I have been laughing too much at how foolish I am, but some people say that I failed to open up and reveal my true emotions. Personally, I think secrets and memories are best kept at the bottom of my heart and be reminisced at correct moments.

Trumpet lilies, sweet williams and forget me not..all for the qin ming festival.

Going to start my internship soon..before that, it's time to enjoy and embrace what true life is ought to be.

Sharing with you a music piece by this wonderful new age pianist, Jon Schmidt. The song was replayed by my friend during our late night chiong-ing project session that left us all high. This song never fails to bring a different listening experience each time I hear. I love how the song transits at 3:44 minutes. Splendid!

Two of my favourite songs from my iPod playlist recently. I love the lyrics, the melody and simply just how both songs are sang.







What a 1 week term break. Well, I think my schedule is even more packed than normal days. But at least, I managed to get a breather by spending time with friends and watching some movie. Rented this new movie, Love Happens, starring Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart. I think it is one of the rare Hollywood classic romance which you just couldn't get enough of. Perhaps what strikes me most is how I relate to the story and of the character of Burke Ryan. I mean movie reviews are often subjective and even if this movie has received several negative remarks from critics, it works fine with me especially since I love how the messages in the movie are being delivered to audience like me.

Had dinner at Osaka Town with godsis, chilled at Timbre with Ying Jie and Li Hong, had dim sum session at Victor's kitchen, had steamboat at Chong Qing and savored dessert under the hot sweltering sun at Ji De Chi. Thumbs up at Timbre - Substation! The ambiance is good and I love the outdoor and vintage concept which is somehow quite similar to Dempsey. What I regretted was not being able to listen to the live performance. I will be back there soon and if I ever managed to find another true love, I think yes..I believe..that I would have great time with him there.

What a tired week. I am pushing myself to another limit and although I have not reached the ideal frontier, I am without any restraints. Sometimes I wonder, who and why am I striving hard for? Nobody can I provide the answer, but I guess is myself and a future that propel me.

Talking about urban/city life and yes..I still have so much qualms about it. You start each day chasing for the bus, squeeze your way through the bustling MRT station, wait for the train to reach the stop, even when you are not squeezing others, others are bound to squeeze you, take a deep breathe and smell a whiff of anxious heart pounding and sour perspiration in the air. Hug tight to whatever assets (bags, laptops etc) you are holding and stand in a tight assigned spot of circumference less than 1.5 m and yet have to endure the inconsiderate people flipping the moulding TODAY papers right at your face. The train jerks and the sharp heels of OLs pierces through your poor toes and at the arrival of a next stop, furious people squeeze their way through the maze of people in an angry yet resigned to fate "excuse me...".

Is not the transportation's fault, then could it be people or even social norms? Rat race indeed. On a very tired and late evening, I was waiting for the traffic light to turn green. An idiot couple who both are impatient fellows was standing behind me. Unable to wait any longer, they forcefully made their way through the crowd and hit my right shoulder without a single apology or bat of an eyelid. Serve them right cos' a car nearly honked them for negligent crossing. If you think that they are rushing for time..no they aren't, cos' they were strolling and hugging each other like some leech in a muddy swamp.

These make me think of life and my purpose as a human being in this universe. Of globalization and urbanization..of society and humanity. So sick of it indeed~

In the midst of this frustration, paying attention to the art scene help me distress. I think my dad is the typical Lao Gu Dong from Channel 8 Happy Family. I told him how my life would be like if I had enrolled in LaSalle, Raffles design institute or even SOTA..and like an irritating housefly he slammed me right at the spot (scold all you want lorh~). If you think I am an odd soul, I am not embarrassed to admit that I am one who enjoy listening to the unique concept of world or new age music. Because of its scarcity, it make records such as Pacific Moon even more precious

Had an awful stomach cramp yesterday with a couple of muscle aches. Horrible isn't it? I think my body is getting weaker and so I need to build up on my strength by exercising. I did the kundalina yoga few days ago and besides the body aches, I felt great and rejuvenated. Yoga really does help improve your breathing and body wellness.

As usual, I would be busier again. In the midst of those, I constantly try to understand the meaning of friendship and human nature. Ironic as it seems but by observing the characteristics and emotions of others, it reduces my stress level.

A motivational song for myself and you! (Enya - My favourite new age artiste). No matter what you're striving for or doing in life, may you find happiness in achieving them. Fight..fight..fight for..

It's only the first week and I am overwhelmed by the huge workload now and to come. Looking at my schedule, I don't think I am able to celebrate CNY since all my tests and assignments are due that week. But after CNY, my life seems better and I can take a whiff of fresh air.

You know, I gradually kind of detest urban life, especially in the city. I can't help but to think that I am living a human life just for the sake of it. When I was younger, I used to aspire being a zoologist or botanist. Even till now, this dream of mine hasn't being forgotten..it's just hidden somewhere and something which my parents don't like me to do.

My neighbour who is same age as me is living in Bali after her wedding next month. Previously, I ridiculed this idea of living in such an ulu place..especially since we are still young and have so much more to achieve in life. But now, it isn't an insane idea and one of sanity because at least you find balance and harmony there.

There are things that I yearned for and questions which are left unanswered even till now. Of habits and characteristic of others which I revolt. Deeply, I know these can't be changed. Sometimes, when you don't have a mentor beside you, you just have to accept differences of others and to learn to do things for yourself rather than to please or impress others.

Anyway, I watched Avatar with Ying Jie and Hanjuan and it was awesome and delightful! I think it's a perfect display of the incongruence between urban people and villagers. HJ was so sweet to give each of us a handmade gift. Muacks~