Who Can We Really Say Cares About Us?

I mean, how do u know if your friends are not just someone temporarily in your life to screw you over later on down the road?

Why do we constantly put our trust in people who so easily are swayed and give up years and years of love and trust and loyalty over a stupid fight?

How do we know we aren't just forming bonds with people who will later break them and hurt us with the broken bond?

Why do we trust the people who usually end up hurting us?

And why are we emotionally so breakable?

And I Bet My Life Is Better Than Yours

End of story.

Sorry that was rude.

I'm just really happy right now.

And i love it all the more.


You know what's my favorite thing?

Waking up every morning.

And knowing I didn't hurt anyone to prove my point.


And i'm going to be able to do that every morning

For the rest of my life.

Scum-Bag

Prepare yourself, I'm about to get some things off of my chest that have been boiling up, until now.

It really stings to know you miss someone and they're never coming back. They're lost, gone, and too far away. You care for someone a hell of a lot and you cover up your hurt feelings with "I hate you, I hate him, What a douchebag." Its virtually impossible to love someone like family one day and loathe them the next day. What really really stings is the fact that this alleged person whom you considered as friend and buddy doesn't care. Its been more than a month since we've last spoken and all he can say is that "U step on me...or...U'll suffer slowly..." I'm never going to be friends with him again because I won't. I can't bring myself to do this for the umpteenth time. I would like to be on okay terms, I guess. It would let me stop pretending and playing stupid games. When I say things like "If only...", it is really just me fucking hoping.

But no way, no how am I making some sort of first effort. Hell to the fuck no. I was the good friend, I was the one who's feelings were hurt, I was the one who was left in the dust so that he could look and seem almighty of course.

What power does he have over other people? Its ridiculous, malicious, conniving, attention-whoring, fucking I don't even know, disgusting. All he does is lie to people and convince them of things. Your "best friend," right? He made use of others. But, that sad things is, they're EXACTLY alike. I honestly can't think of one action he has made that has had any, and I do mean ANY, good intentions behind it. He mocked me and the people I truly loved and cared and respected over the freaking internet because he's that retarded.

In this time frame of mutual anger between the parties, he befriended almost everyone is the event that he can claim to be innocent till the very end. He makes me so angry that I can't formulate it into words. The best I can come up with is scum of the earth. I looked on a particular blog and what I found made me so enraged and heartbroken I didn't know what to do. He wants so much attention that he's starting to tell lies.

Might I dare mention, he's so immature and unimportant yet.. he's still there. Which makes me sound like a some sort of murderer but .. I'm not.

I'm just really angry right now. Especially when I saw those posts, for the umpteenth time. I didn't even realize what it was the first time.

I just wish I could meet a handful of people with a good head on their shoulders and that have good intentions. I mean, is that too much to ask?

Poetically Inclined

I feel poetically inclined to spill

My heart onto canvas

In a multicolor dimension

You will never truly

Know me only because

You choose to reject me

You turn down my friendship

Only because I am financially

Useless to your lifestyle

I turn to pen and ink

To display my feelings

Something I cannot tell you

You blind yourself to something diva-ish

Your false illusion will break

Into shards of glass around your soul

You will not be able to see the

Multiplicity of unique individuals

Because you will always think

I need you for publicity

You let your fear of betrayal

Rue this day

In the end it is you

Who betrayed yourself

Because you chose to close your heart

Welcome to my life

If there's a rumor,

I would just laugh it off,

Keep it to myself

And remain calm and compose.

You Haz No Life, I Suppose?

I reported about you as I wanted you to apologize for being unjust, cruel and a meanie or maybe just remove your bitching post. Cause as a normal human being can see, you were being unfair to me and everyone around me.

But sadly, you choose not to and you think YOU are the biggest deal in mankind history and "radically" thought that the rest of us are being absolute assholes from not successfully doing things your way, like a zombie would.

So you wrote a damn short post displaying your haughtiness by saying things no smarter than "to the person I targeted today, let this be a lesson to you..." bullcrap. Gave me a lecture about "work" and telling me "here's my consequences". Nip picked the slightest mistakes others when you can't even see your own. Assumed that I am still new and know nothing about cashiering and I ought to respect you?

So you think you are so cool in front of your friends attacking me. And your friends are like "OMFG YOU ARE SO COOL!" After reading your post, I thought that you are dumb and I can't give a shit, like seriously. So I tried to patronise you by letting you play the game aptly called "1 Down... Who's Next?". But lawl, you tried to be corny and called yourself tolerant and a silent killer! That's funny ... lol.

Things are supposed to be simple, I wanted you to graciously apologise but instead you showed me the shit you are. If you had done so earlier, I would have respected you and even apologise for being so sarcastic as I wasn't even feeling well that day. lol k.

But you tried sooooo hard to defend your ego and actions, and tried soooooo hard to be cool in front of your clique. If that's the case then well done! You have your friends cheering you on now, mission accomplished!

So yeah, after reading this, if you still think that you "ROCKXOORRS!!!" and "I SUXOOORORR!!!" then lol.

How to Get Even With Someone

* Garage Sale
Place an ad in the classified section of your local newspaper advertising a GIGANTIC Garage Sale listing the address of your victim. Advertise televisions, cam-corder, vintage automobile, antiques, etc. Sale begins at 6:00 a.m. all items in the backyard, just come around back and come early!

* X-Rays at Airports
Purchase a large adult bedroom toy. Wrap it in a large amount of tin foil. Secretly hide it in a piece of the victims carry on luggage. As it goes through the airport x-ray machine the contents of the device will be shielded by the tin foil and will be unwrapped and inspected by airport security officials. An absolute classic...

* Oil Spot
At night pour used oil underneath the victim's car while parked in the driveway. Pour enough that will be alarming. Continue to do this each night. The subject will spend great deals of money trying to get the oil leak repaired time and time again. I have even heard of a person buying a new car after the repeated attempts at repair. Imagine their surprise when that new car starts leaking too.

* Flat Tire
Very similar to the Oil Spot, but with a twist. Let most of the air out of one of your victim's tires. Keep doing this each night, and watch as they call a tow truck or the Automobile Club day after day. Odd how those new tires keep losing air, too.

* Paper Money
Write a sexually oriented solicitation message, victim's name and phone number (inviting a phone call) on the edge of several pieces of paper money before spending them. The victim will receive many eye popping inquiries. Another favorite...

* Fax Machines
Write whatever you wish on 9 pages of 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper and tape them together (end to end). Dial the victim's fax number and start sending the pages through. After page two has been transmitted, tape the top of page 1 to the bottom of page 9 making a continuous loop. The document will continue to cycle until the victim's fax machine has run out of paper. Be sure and disable your phone number from being printed on the fax and also disable caller I.D. This prank is great to get even with a business or individual who has somehow cheated you. This can have same results as Oil Spot.

* Dogs
Purchase a silent dog whistle. In the early hours of the morning (2am-4am) go near the victim's house and blow the silent whistle and the dog will begin to bark uncontrollably until the owner awakes and disciplines the animal. When the owner goes back to bed repeat the process again.

Fuuny Signs Of The Zodiac

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) - You have an inventive mind and are inclined to be progressive. You lie a great deal. You make the same mistakes repeatedly because you are stupid. Everyone thinks you are a jerk.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20) - You have a vivid imagination and often think you are being followed by the FBI or CIA. You have a minor influence on your friends and people resent you for flaunting your power. You lack confidence and are a general loser.

ARIES (Mar21-Apr 20) - You are the pioneer type and think most people are quick-tempered, impatient, and scornful of advice. You are a prick.

TAURUS (Apr 21-May 20) - You are practical and persistent. You have a dogged determination and work like hell. Most people think you are stubborn and bullheaded. You are nothing but a communist.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20) - You are a quick and intelligent thinker. People like you because you are bisexual. You are inclined to expect too much for too little. This means you are a cheap bastard. Geminis are notorious for thriving on incest.

CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22) - You are sympathetic and understanding to other peoples problems, which makes you a sucker. You are always putting things off. That is why you will always be on welfare and won't be worth a penny. Everybody in prison is a Cancer.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22) - You consider yourself a born leader. Others think you're an idiot. Most Leos are bullies. You are vain and cannot tolerate honest criticism. Your arrogance is disgusting. Leo people are thieving sods and spend most of their lives kissing mirrors.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22) - You are the logical type and hate disorder. This nitpicking is sickening to your friends. You are cold and unemotional and often fall asleep while having sex. Virgos make good bus drivers and pimps.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22) - You are the artistic type and have a difficult time with reality. If you are male, you are probably queer. Chances for employment and monetary gain are nil. Most Libra women are whores. All Libras die of venereal disease.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) - The worst of the lot. You are shrewd in business and cannot be trusted. You shall achieve the pinnacle of success because of your total lack of ethics. You are a perfect S.O.B.. Most Scorpios are murdered.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) - You are optimistic and enthusiastic. You have a reckless tendency to rely on luck since you have no talent. The majority of Sagittarius' are drunks. You are not worth the time of day.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) - You are conservative and are afraid of taking risks. You are basically spineless. There has never been a Capricorn of any importance. Become a monk.

There's a bear amidst the Christmas lights

I had to go all the way up to the highest level of the shopping mall to shoot this Christmas lights.






Especially this Christmas deco that isn't supposedly in the middle of the Christmas lights.






Only to realize, there's a teddy bear hiding among the Christmas lights [^.^]

Comfort Food...

Erm, more mayonnaise please??

Pheromones Equals to Instant Sexual Attraction

Have you ever really wondered how a person have certain "chemistry" with another person of the opposite sex when you meet them for the very first time, without even knowing anything about that person? The answer couls very well be the way they "smell". Well, apparently according to scientists and researchers at http://www.AxciteLP7.com, that's what they claim, physical attraction is whole a lot of smell and a little bit of common sense. Most scientists and researchers at http://www.AxciteLP7.com agreed that pheromones are linked to hormones and are secreted through sweat, saliva and the genitals. And that the main function of pheromones in humans is to encourage women to reproduce.

So, what exactly are pheromones? And what do or what can pheromones do for us?

Pheromones are small, volatile organic molecules of utmost extreme importance among many animals for the transmission of information on sexual availability to members of the opposite sex. Human pheromones, from the Greek words pherein, meaning "to transfer," and hormone, meaning "to excite", are subliminal scents or odors that function as sex attractants. Pheromones definitely come into play when we look at a potential mate, as we are assessing whether we would like our future children to have their genes. Speaking from a scientific point of view, pheromones are airborne chemical signals which can affect the behaviour of members of the same species without anyone being aware they're at work.

Well, if you still have anymore doubts about pheromones, why not go to http://www.AxciteLP7.com and find out more for yourself?

Dinner Turned To... Horror

When we sat down for dinner after ordering our food, all went well and this is what I saw. Suddenly, for no reason, something caught my attention and nearly made my stomach churned inside out. Horrors of horrors! Guess what I "found" unexpectedly?





Yes, butt crack. I just can't understand the fact that if you're going to be plus-sized, at least wear something that complements you, not give strangers around you nightmares and other unmentionable thoughts. Urgh!


The lucky part? Before our food arrived, that table (including the butt-crack revealing woman) decided to call it a day and leave. And thus ended up saving my eyes from rotting and spoiliing my appetite any further.

Fighter

After all the nonsense I'm going through, due to some unscrupulous characters, this is what I actually feel now.





After all you put me through
You'd think I'd despise you
But in the end I wanna thank you
'Cause you made me that much stronger

Well I, thought I knew you
Thinking, that you were true
Guess I, I couldn't trust
Called your bluff, time is up
'Cause I've had enough
You were, there by my side
Always, down for the ride
But your, joy ride just came down in flames
'Cause your greed sold me out of shame, mmhmm

After all of the stealing and cheating
You probably think that I hold resentment for you
But, uh uh, oh no, you're wrong
'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do
I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you, cause it...

Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

Oh, ohh

Never, saw it coming
All of, your backstabbing
Just so, you could cash in
On a good thing before I realized your game
I heard, you're going around
Playing, the victim now
But don't, even begin
Feeling I'm the one to blame
'Cause you dug your own grave, uh huh

After all of the fights and the lies cause you're wanted to haunt me
But that won't work anymore
Uh, no more, oh no, it's over
'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture
I wouldn't know how to be this way now, and never back down
So I wanna say thank you

'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
It makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

How could this man I thought I knew
Turn out to be unjust, so cruel
Could only see the good in you
Pretended not to see the truth
You tried to hide your lies, disguise yourself
Through living in denial
But in the end you'll see
You won't stop me

I am a fighter and I
I ain't goin' stop
There is no turning back
I've had enoughhhhhh

Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

Thought I would forget
But I, I remember
I'll remember, I'll remember

'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

Rob Pattinson ... Bite Me ... Please!

Nothing is trickier than teenage romance. Just ask 18-year-old Bella Swan, entangled in a love triangle with the coolest guy in class and a rebel hunk. And oh yes, the former just happens to be a vampire while the latter is a werewolf, making them mortal enemies. Bella finally makes her choice in Breaking Dawn, the fourth and last installment of the best-selling supernatural Twilight series. She marries Edward Cullen, born in 1901 and preserved forever in a gorgeous 17-year-old vampire-strong body that can crush trees and stop traffic. Jacob Black grudgingly gives his blessing but the snatches it back when he realizes the happy couple are going on a "real" honeymoon - a cute euphemism for the events leading to Bella becoming pregnant with a mysterious, ominous fetus. Not to give anything away, but Bella does not die from the pregnancy. It is not even the most dangerous thing to happen to her in the book. Here is a clue: The Volturi, the vampire world's ruling family, pays a long-threatened, deadly visit to the Cullens. But the final showdown, despite lots of tense build-up, is actually quite a letdown.

Breaking Dawn continues the readability of the most popular fantasy series since Harry Potter, but somehow loses the magic of the first three books. Part of it is the sudden change in perspective in the middle section of the book from Bella's narration to Jacob's, which is bland at best and draggy at its worst. Its main problem, though, is the lack of realism that scream authorial laziness. Sure, vampires and werewolves cohabit in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere. I can even believe, sort of, in vampire sperm (ewww). But to have the vampires suddenly unearth not just one, but two, secret weapons against the Volturi is too much for my mortal mind. I will not give away the most unrealistic event of all, but it is a grimace-worthy turn. Twilight fans looking for an action-packed read, however, can settle in for a good time.

Vivo City Exterior Fountains

Never really "opened" my eyes to take a good look, so I'm taking photos instead for keeps. Fountains look different during daytime and nighttime and it's no difference here at Singapore too.

Page One Pacman Display

Well, one day before this display was taken down, I saw two teenagers, presumably JC students standing behind the display (inside the shop itself) hurriedly counting the pink Post-It pads needed for Pacman to get to the cherry. In other words, they can't see where the ghosts are and just counted blindly. But I'm glad I didn't told them, especially a few days later, news broke of some ACJC students celebrating a student's birthday by tying the poor girl up, and humiliating her by pouring milk and stuffing cake into her face. Yes, you heard (and saw me right on Facebook), I am disgusted and I will not tell them they did it the wrong way.

Besides, there were so many kids joining that I felt the kids should win instead, not those two JC students. Yes, I help the kids but not the so-rich-I-can-waste-food-by-stuffing-cake-and-pouring-milk-into-someone's-face types of people. Sorry, if my post is going to hit quite a couple of JC nerves. But, they get their come uppance for acting like pathetic losers.

Vivo City Christmas Decorations

Well, I promised to post up photos of the Christmas decorations/displays at Vivo City, where I work. So, here it is, folks. I plan to go to Orchard Road to take more Christmas lights display too. But I'll wait till I my salary's in, where I can afford to walk around and see what Christmas bargains I can get for my loved ones (family, friends, colleagues at work). Christmas presents need not be expensive as it ultimaltey comes from the heart. So, stay tuned!!




There's Christmas deco and hi-fi promotions going on at the atrium and since that area semms crowded, I decided to take a shot here instead.





These next 3 photos are on level 1 of Vivo City, where the posh and expensive restaurants and shops are located.




This particular display has a reindeer on it too.





Look what I found? A Dwarve hard at work!!

Pembroke Pine teen commits suicide live

To all those who were edging him on to take his life, may you rot in hell for snuffing our a life that screams for help. And for all those who tried to persuade him from taking his own life, pray for his soul and may his family tide over such hard times ahead. RIP.

World Aids Day: 01 December 2008

World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. AIDS has killed more than 25 million people, with an estimated 33.2 million people living with HIV[citation needed], making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent, improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed an estimated 3.1 million (between 2.8 and 3.6 million) lives in 2005, of which more than half a million (570,000) were children.

The concept of a World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention. Since then, it has been taken up by governments, international organizations and charities around the world.

From its inception until 2004, UNAIDS spearheaded the World AIDS Day campaign, choosing annual themes in consultation with other global health organizations. In 2005 this responsibility was turned over to World AIDS Campaign (WAC), who chose Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise as the main theme for World AIDS Day observances through 2010, with more specific sub-taglines chosen annually. This theme is not specific to World AIDS Day, but is used year-round in WAC's efforts to highlight HIV/AIDS awareness within the context of other major global events including the G8 Summit. World AIDS Campaign also conducts “in-country” campaigns throughout the world, like the Student Stop AIDS Campaign, an infection-awareness campaign targeting young people throughout the UK.
World AIDS Day banner, European Commission building, Brussels
A large red ribbon hangs between columns in the north portico of the White House for World AIDS Day, November 30, 2007
A 67 m long "condom" on the Obelisk of Buenos Aires, Argentina, part of an awareness campaign for the 2005 World AIDS Day

It is common to hold memorials to honor persons who have died from HIV/AIDS on this day. Government and health officials also observe, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. Since 1995 the President of the United States has made an official proclamation on World AIDS Day. Governments of other nations have followed suit and issued similar announcements.

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Noodle Fervor

When life gets too much to bear, just grab two different types of maggi mee, cook them and eat them together. You'll be surprised at the taste. Yummy-licious!!

Wish List for 26th Birthday

Since 21 November is my birthday, may I have the audacity (it's once a year, so humor me a little, pretty please?) to ask the sushi pillows as present(s)? Thank you!!

WARNING: Explicit material.

In The Rescuers during the flight scene, if you look into the background and into a window, you can clearly see an image of a nude woman. After the re-release of the film, the image had been deleted.

Get it going with dNeero

Oh no, I'm famous now...

To upload your own photo(s) to get your 5 minutes of fame, go to PhotoFunia

My Anime-Inspired Do

See where the red arrow is pointing? That strand of hair decided to have a life of its own and thus I found myself having a strand of anime-inspired hair without trying hard...

A Yo-Yo Holiday

Furnitures With A Modern Concept

The art of home furnishing is a big undertaking. Since your home is the place where you spend the most amount of time, a lot of effort and care must go into furnishing and decorating your home the way you want it. It is an opportunity to infuse your own unique personality into your home. Other than the creative challenges and opportunities that are seemingly endless, home furnishing can be considered a fun pastime.

Home furnishing and decorating does not have to be an expensive endeavor as even small or inexpensive items can turn your home into an attractive, warm and comfortable abode. You can always start by choosing a theme for your new home decorating effort. Depending on your own individual tastes and preferences, you can furnish and decorate your home with French, Swedish, or Southwest home furnishing styles. You can decorate your interior with an oriental touch or you can go for a Native American look if being unique is what you are about.

For oriental furnishings, you can have lots of fun with oriental screens, paper lanterns, fans, closets, especially in your living room to create and stir up interesting conversations. Or if you decide to have a Victorian feel, you can furnish and decorate your home and bedrooms in earthy tones and decorate with Victorian rugs, tables, to showcase the Victorian charm.

Everyone Chill, Obama Got This!!

About Scorpio...

SCORPIO-The Scorpion (October 23-November 22)

Key word: Intensity
Key phrase: I Desire
Element: Water
Quality: Fixed

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the planet Pluto, which rules the natural eighth house. When a planet or house cusp is in Scorpio, it will be influenced by the qualities of deep emotions and desires, forced changes and sometimes fatalistic attitudes as indicated in the natal chart.

Scorpios usually have a strong will and an intense emotional drive in whatever they do; therefore, they must keep their integrity high. Otherwise they may become suseptible to jealousy, hatered, possessiveness, or even violence.

On the positive side, they are hard workers and are willing to help others as long as they are willing to help themselves.

Some positive traits: Motivated, passionate, resourceful, investigative, penetrating, aware.

Some negative traits: Intolerant, violent, jealous, resentful, distrusting, secretive, tempermental.

And oh, I believe in Karma & Retribution so I don't bitch about anyone on my blog especially if I'm still working with him or her currently. As I believe there's no point in hiding and taking cover when my deed is exposed, right?

Korean BBQ Set Meal - That's my lunch...

I remembered when I was young, I like my food very spicy. Now, as I get older, I can't take the hotness and heatiness that much. Partly due to the fact that Singapore is already so hot, it's akin to walking around inside a huge sauna that is the size of Singapore. And also because I have slight gastric problems, so chili dishes proved to be a problem for my digestive systems. So, spicy food are a luxury to me when I know I'm well enough to take them. I swear you haven't seen me grimacing with so much horror on my face when I'm down with severe asthma. But then, that was during my Changi Airport-working days. Yup, so basically, I got all these health problems from my previous job... Sad {=_=};




That's the spicy Korean BBQ chicken. I like it mainly for the lettuce, but they're always so stingy when it comes to the lettuce part.





The rice comes with side dishes like spiced ikan bilis (anchovies) and spiced (again!?) cucumber slices.


Typically, most Korean dishes are quite spicy so this is how much spice I can take in one seating. {~_~}

My grandfather's certificates...

Well, my family went to my grandfather's old house (where I used to stay when I was young) to clear up his stuff. And among the gems they found were his marriage certificate to my grandmother and both my grandparents birth certificates as well. The only thing they couldn't find was the "passport" needed to travel around when the Japanese troops were in Singapore. Yup, during the Syonan period, you need some sort of a traveling pass to get around Singapore, if not you'll get dragged away to the Kempeitai for questioning. I remembered my grandfather showing that pass to us when he was still alive. But still, it's quite a disappointment that this particular pass wasn't found..

Anyway, I've scanned all 3 of the certificates into my PC and just waiting to be uploaded here. But first, I've yet to post up the pre-Christmas decorations at my working place. So these will go up first instead, so stay tuned to this blog!!

Geishas & Oirans - What's the difference?

Just less than 8 hours back, I came across a blog by a fellow Singaporean whose blog article seemingly presumed that geishas (professional skilled entertainers/artisans that are employed for "entertainment purposes" and are generally asked to host parties that double as business meetings, organised by wealthy and prominent Japanese men) and oirans (prostitutes of old Japan) are supposed to be "lumped" together under the same category/tag - Geisha. So, here is my take on the difference between a Geisha and a Oiran. Correctly.

Geisha(s) are female Japanese entertainers in which their skills includes traditional arts like performing classical music and dance. But in Kyoto generally, full-fledged geishas are commonly referred to as geiko. This term is commonly used and referred to due to the simple reason that within the Kyoto region, it is easier to distinguish geisha who genuinely practiced in traditional arts from prostitutes who have co-opted the same name and attire of geisha.

Prostitutes, or Oirans, traditionally wore their obi sash in front of their kimonos, due to the fact that when it's time for hanky-panky, it's easier to remove their clothes and get into the action. And partly because Oirans need to remove their kimonos several times a day, so the kimono they wore are generally less complex and the obi sash tied at the front of the kimono, simply for easy removal of their clothing. Whereas a genuine geisha or geiko wore their obi sash at the back of their kimono and the fact that they are professional entertainers emphasize the fact that removing their kimonos are the least important thing that should be on their mind.

Geisha are often wrongly portrayed as prostitutes in Western popular culture. However, geishas do not, in under any circumstances, engage in paid sex with clients. Their purposes are to entertain their customer, whether by reciting poetic verses, playing traditional musical instruments, or engaging in light conversation. Geisha engagements may include somne sort of flirting with men and playful innuendos; however, clients know that nothing more can be expected. In a social style that is uniquely Japanese, men are amused by the illusion that only exists in the form of a Geisha.

Geishas have always been confused with the high-class courtesans of the Edo and Yoshiwara period known as oiran(s), from whom they evolved. Like the geishas, oirans wore elaborate hairstyles and white makeup almost exactly like what they geishas would wear, but oirans tied their obi sash in the front of their kimonos. And without much further debation, here's a video to give you, my humble readers, a rough idea what's the difference between a Geisha and a Taiyuu/Oiran.

Perfume Need Not Necessarily Be Expensive!!

Throughout the history of humans, perfumes have always played an important role. And throughout all the different countries in this world we live in, the use of fragrance and perfumes are widespread. The modern perfumes and fragrances that you can buy readily today can provide a rich, sensuous and uplifting scent in a relatively small bottle. And do you know the best fragrances and perfumes can actually enhance your love life too? And it need not neccesarily be expensive, affordable and cheap perfumes can sometimes enhance a relationship better than you might expect.

And it's a common fact that the choices of fragrances and perfumes grow wider every day as manufacturers fight for our attention and try even harder to distinguish their offerings among the intense competition. With such a huge selection to choose from, how do you even start or begin when it comes to buying fragrances and perfumes that fit you perfectly?

But ultimately, choosing fragrances and perfumes is a very personal and unique choice, and many women definitely prefer with what they know and buy the same thing year after year. But do you know that by trying different fragrances and perfumes from the same scent group as your favorite smell, you might just discover a new gem that is so specially you!!

Christmas Late Night Shopping

Well, on the 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th and 23rd December (which is next month), Vivo City will be having their pre-Christmas Late Night Shopping. Definitely it will be crowded and I hope I would be working opening shifts on some of these mentioned dates. I was thinking of walking and mingering around the mall, snap some photos for this blog partly for the pre-Christmas atmosphere. As for the walking around part, I hope most stuffs on sale would be either cheap or on a Buy 1 And Get 1 Free promotion and hopefully, get some stuffs to share with my family. If not, I'll just stick to the mingling part, where I walked around like a zombie, "swayed" by the moving crowds and snap photos happily..

Fireworks Extravanganza

Yup, Vivo City are having their usual fireworks and that makes it the third year I'm working at Vivo City now. I remember the first year during the Countdown on 31 December, everything at my ex-work place (Pacific Coffee Company) was really psyched up and on the ball. But when countdown was near approaching, we sort of lost our brains in the process:

Azahar: Yeah, new year coming. Everyone, go home. Now!

Pu Niao: Huh!? Happy and angry at the same time??

Azahar: HAPPY NEW YEAR!! GO HOME NOW!!

Pu Niao: ....


And as for this year, everyone at my current workplace is similarly hyped up as well, especially in my own department. My department supervisor was equally psyched up for the upcoming fireworks (happening at 9:15pm) until he felt totally crushed, no doubt thanks to my reminder:

Chay: Yeah! Fireworks, I want to watch. What shift am I in?

Pu Niao: Don't know wor... But am I working too?

Chay: Are you going to watch the fireworks too?

Pu Niao: Sort of, but mostly taking photos to put on my blog and share with my readers lor.

Chay: (upon checking schedule) Yeah! I'm working closing shift!!

Pu Niao: Er... That means you'll be working, so cannot watch any fireworks...

Chay: Huh!? @(&$@&$ (some choice swear words)

Pu Niao: .....

Chay: So where is the fireworks?

Pu Niao: Upstairs, at the amphitheatre

Chay: *^@$^@)$& (more choice swear words)

Pu Niao: Cannot watch, never mind. Can hear the fireworks, already good enough lar.

Chay: ..... (speechless moment due to the fact that he can't watch the fireworks)


Along comes Phoebe...

Phoebe: Eh? Got fireworks? I also want to watch!!

Pu Niao: What shift are you on??

Chay: ...*@&$@(&...

Phoebe: ....closing... (make a disappointed face)

Pu Niao: Never mind, listen to fireworks with Chay lah.

Phobe: Lucky you, work opening shift, can watch fireworks...

Pu Niao: Er... last year I think I was working closing wor...

Christmas Lights Are Up In Singapore

Well, like what the title suggests, I'll be hanging around the work area taking snapshots of the Christmas lights. So this blog post would be quite short as I'm getting really psyched up for it. So, do come back and take a look at the photos that I will be uploading to my blog. Comments are welcomed!!

Happening @ Page One: New Perspectives Of Landscape#links

Happening @ Page One: New Perspectives Of Landscape#links





Yup, you read it right. It's over but you can still pop down to my workplace to view the photos that are exhibited!!

Retro Toys That Never Disappear

As time goes by throught the years, our definition of stuffs that are old school, classic or retro becomes more and more different. Whether you are talking to your grandparents about blocks or to a young child about Tamagotchis, there are some toys that will always feel classic and nostalgic. A few toys that are definitely considered favorite classics would be barbies, action figures, puzzles and yo-yos.

For example, Barbie dolls are desired by every littel girl from day one. This well-marketed product planted its heart and soul into every girl's heart. And this ultimately gained Barbie many friends and accessories. And combined with the fact that Barbie dolls are easy to transport and also fairly inexpensive to make makes them timeless classic dolls.

And regardless of how long a toy has been around, it is unlikely that classic toys will die out anytime. And if anything, classic toys will simply advance to keep up with the times. And you can be absiolutly sure you will never go wrong with barbies, action figures, puzzles and yo-yos as these classic toys will definitely continue to remain retro toys that brings back sweet memories for many.

Judge of Singapore's Next Top Model

And presenting to you, the judge (the one and only!!) for Singapore's Next Top Model, Miss Tan. Here she is, hard at work, tabulating Mark's score on the runway. Will Mark make it to Singapore's Next Top Model or will he have to turn to Janice Dickinson's Modeling Agency? Let's leave it to fate, shall we?

Mark - Singapore's Next Top Model

This walkway that spans less than 1km was transformed into a minimalist walkway for the one and only Singapore's Next Top Model (SNTM), presenting Mark Koh.

Sports Clothing - Where? When?

Body Shop Discounts

Well, turns out I had close to 2 stamps on my chop card for rebates, so my entire bill came up to SGD30+ (again!?) and this was an extra item to chalk up for one more stamp on my card. Previously, when we went for our monthly "Zen" shopping for toiletries at The Body Shop, the staffs told us not to waste the stamps as most of our items were either on discount or hugely discounted (due to the membership card we signed up for), so when she asked if I wanted to use up the rebate stamps, I agreed happily. Imagine everything coming up to SGD100+, I'd most probably either put back a few items (and I'm left with only 2 bottles of hair shampoo) or I'd chose to faint on the spot.

And the best part? We even got a discount voucher for Christmas. And if I'm not wrong, they should have an atrium sale in December at my local shopping mall. So, more savings and discounts for me.

Anyway, it's not that I have too much money to spend on The Body Shop products. It's the fact that my skins gets too sensitive sometimes and most of the products I got from The Body Shop does not irritate my skin so much, so yeah, I have to get my toiletries from TBS, unable to share what my family uses. My mother bought Lux shower soap bars and I get horrible itches all over by using it, most shampoo products made my scalp itch like it's on fire and perfumes (like those branded wonderful smelling stuffs from Kenzo, blah blah) make my skin itch again and again until I loook like a monkey. So, thank god for The Body Shop, I can say "Goodbye" to skin irritations...FOREVER!!

P/S: I swear my mother must have gave my brother all the good stuffs when he was a baby, that's why he's immune to all these irritations...

Cinema Bizarre 24.04.08 Mainz - Get Off

Oh god, Strify, stop giving me nosebleeds. I have a low blood count...

More goodies from Candy Empire

Well, ECL, this post is dedicated to you, exclusively you, the hot blogging mama from Singapore. Recently, Candy Empire was having some sort of promotion and I presume it must be a pre-Christmas promotion. Although it wasn't for every item in stock, but those that I wanted to buy were on a "Buy 1 and Get 1 Free" promotion, so I went out and got myself some.




Buy 1 and Get 1 Free, so I got all 4 different flavors. They are Whitakers Mint Crisps, Whitakers Mint Cremes, Whitakers Rose & Violet and Whitakers Orange & Lemon. Anyway, when I got home, I found out that one of the boxes looks "violated" and quickly opened up the rest of take a look. Turns out, whoever opened it must have wanted to take a closer look at how the cremes look like...





Buy 1 and Get 1 Free promotion and since there were only 2 flavors on hand, I grabbed these 2 babies. They are Kathy Truffles and Kathy Crispy Belgian Choclates.





They were on a Buy 1 and Get 1 Free promotion and since Dark Chocolates involved, I had to get them. Ended up, I chose the Ultimate Milk and Ultimate Dark flavors.





Same Buy 1 and Get 1 Free promotion, so got these as well. I went for the Milk Chocolate Irish Cream Liqueur Creme and Milk Chocolate Cointreau Liqueur Creme flavors. Told you I like alcohol-flavored chocolates, didn't I?


Well, since most of the chocolates were on a "Buy 1 and Get 1 Free" promotion, I ended up paying only SGD30+ for the whole bill, if not, I would need to pay up to SGD50+ for all these goodies. Heartache for the bill, I swear... (ouch!)




There's a little story behind these babies, I was lounging at home, hanging on Facebook when my mother called and said that there were chocolates on sale at Bukit Panjang Plaza's atrium. And she sounded so excited that I ran all the way straight, only to find 2 China women trying to force chocolates on me. They were trying to force me to try so that I would buy more, and I simply pointed and chose out the dark chocolate (bitter ones) and make a mad dash out of the mall. China chocolates, hmm...


P/S: Sorry Ismail, our shop is way too dusty now to bring in chocolates. But I'll grab some when renovations are totally over for Ops. Wait hor~ ~ ~

Yomeishu

Well, I've been promising my mother ages to buy her a bottle of Yomeishu and now, I've finally bought it. Shucks, I made myself sound so stingy and spendthrift. Way before my mother finished the previous bottle, I kept bugging her and asking where can I buy it and what price does it costs?

Anyway, Giant Hypermart was seeling it close to SGD5.00 cheaper, so I went for it. It's quite expensive to buy something that is supposed to make you healthier. Besides, I'm still taking my own sweet time to buy a brand new Apple iPod earphones. Mine is a second hand iPod and so does the earphone, and I was considering of buying a brand new earphone, that is, until I look at the price... SGD55.00. And I was thinking, "No way! It's too darn expensive for an earphone!" And so after 3 months, I'm still sticking to my second hand earphone, until it finally give up the "fight" and force me to buy a brand new one.

So, right now, I'm crossing my fingers and waiting and hoping it'll last a little longer. And moreover, it's still in somewhat good condition, except for some weird stains on it, I'm holding back from buying one that is brand-new and first hand.

Chocolate Tarts & Sweet Dumplings

If only life consists of Chocolate Tarts, phew, I'll be happy for helpings.





One of my sinful pleasures and luckily in Singapore, I can always have them when I'm in the mood for some.

Gender Analyzer

Of course, this blog is written by a woman. What do you think??

© Gender Analyzer

Cinema Bizzare: Forever Or Never Lyrics

If you look to the left navigation column, under Listen To Chopsticks, you'll see that I've changed a new song for this blog. Click on it to listen, the song is Forever Or Never by Cinema Bizzare. I kind of sourced around the Internet and apparently, their songs are mostly about love and friendship. Isn't that cool? And before I go on and on, here are the lyrics to Forever Or Never:

I Don't believe in miracles

I never did

Nothing ever happens here

So sick of it


I-I-I told you

I-I-I need to

Get - get myself into something new

I'm all for something mystical, hysterical

Dark, intantric, sexual


I'm not gonna live forever

Said I'm not gonna live forever

Better make it now or never

( ever, ever )

I'm not gonna live forever

Said I'm not gonna live forever

Gotta make it now or never

( forever or never )


I don't believe in fairytales

Too cynical

Everybody stop and stare

I let it go


I-I-I told you

I-I-I need to

Stick - stick - stick out

Just can't be like you


Sent myself to outer space

A better place

Gotta win the human race


I'm not gonna live forever

Said I'm not gonna live forever

Better make it now or never

( ever, ever )

I'm not gonna live forever

Said I'm not gonna live forever

Gotta make it now or never

( forever or never )


For my love

For my love

For my love

It's forever, forever


I'm not gonna live forever

Said I'm not gonna live forever

Better make it now or never

( ever, ever )

I'm not gonna live forever

Said I'm not gonna live forever

Gotta make it now or never

( forever or never )

Cinema Bizzare

Found Cinema Bizzare on Last.FM and subsequently, they requested for friendship on my MySpace page and of course, I added them. Well, check out their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/cbamericansupport for listen to their music, especially Forever Or Never. They are really great!!

P/S: Did I forgot to mention that they are from Germany too. Yup, can't tell from first glance as their image is quite Visual Kei-style.

Define "Unlawful Acts"

Hmm... Define Unlawful Acts, as I find this notice (seen on a toilet door) very vague. The last time I was working at Changi Airport, a part-time staff mentioned that he was in the toilet when he heard some grunting, moaning and groaning going on at the urinals beside the wash basin. He was feeling curious, and hence decided to open up his cubicle door to take a peek. And guess what he saw?

A plump, caucasian guy masturbating at the urinal, without a regard as to whether there might be anyone else in the same toilets as him. And mind you, it happened at Changi Airport Terminal 2 where all the cafes and restaurants were located. That masturbator should be thankful no policemen were using that toilet, if not, he would mostly probably be accosted to the police post for some Q & A time.

The LRT a.k.a. Sky Train

While in the LRT a.k.a. Sky Train, on our way home, my mother couldn't help but noticed that there were 7 (at last count!) ceiling holders for commuters who couldn't get a seat. My mother claimed that it's a total waste of money to build so much of it when that space could only accommodate at most 4 standing commuters, provided they are gracious enough to share the standing space next to them.





See where the red arrow is pointing? That's the 7 ceiling holders I'm talking about (sorry, I really don't know the correct term or word to describe it). My mother commented how many people could have squeezed between those 2 poles. 7? Impossible! And I gamely told her that it is possible. Everyone just needs to stand crotch to butt, one in front of the other, and there you go. 7 people altogether.

We're at Fajar Shopping Centre

When I asked my mother where were we going for breakfast, she promptly replied: "The same place lor." And I vehemently refused. It's quite boring to eat the same stuffs everyday, so she suggested Fajar Shopping Centre, which was fine by me. Here's a blurry shot of the Fish Noodle Stall which we bought our food from. It's a bit blurry as I seldom take photos here, and besides, this guy in the red T-shirt in this photo was looking at me directly. Maybe he thought I was a competitor, trying to outdo him by taking photos?






My father's turn to eat rice for breakfast as he's going for work in a few hours time. At least he won't get so hungry when he go for his break.






A photo of the Fish Noodle Soup which I am having, for a change. I wanted omlette rice (Nasi Pattaya) from the Malay/Muslim food stall, until this old lady seating beside us told us that the quality and taste weren't good as the stall had a change of hands. So, I decided on Fish Noodle Soup in the end.