Cheap thrills at the Science Centre.

Just this morning, my JJC kids and I finally met as a group and by finally, I really meant finally as the last time we met was during June last year. And even so, one of us, Radhiyah, couldn’t make it as she had to work a fifteen hour shift last night at the Woodlands Checkpoint. Bloody Mas Selamat!

I was so hell-bent on meeting them that since Dana was taking forever to plan, I took over the job and made sure everyone turned up :) I think that in friendships, one shouldn’t be too picky on who does all the planning and whatnot. I mean, if you really miss them, and it’s really been eons since everyone met up, why not just take little time and energy to organize something?

Although yes, cancellations do happen (even I sometimes cancel when I am the organizer haha), and it might seem that you’re the only who does all the backstage work, I believe it’s all just part of the process and hey, what’s a few hiccups here and there for something as priceless as friendships right?

What’s a little give and take when you only meet twice a year now, when years back you see each other everyday and shared lots of cyclical changes in your life with them?

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How to not be broke by the end of the month :)

For the past year, like many Americans, I had been living from paycheck to paycheck and had seen nothing wrong with that. To make it even more degrading, for the first few months of employment, I still had to borrow from my parents as my paltry paycheck couldn’t meet my exorbitant spendings.

However, as I find myself mixing with adults who are financially stable, I found myself more financially conscious and have been trying to somehow cut costs or break even. Although I’ve yet to be able to really save up, I’m glad to report that I have been improving in this sector, in the sense that I am able to last the entire month without having to borrow from anyone and I no longer have to resort to having Maggi for lunch during the last week of the month.

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Changes.

I did something yesterday, something which affects my entire life. I hope it was the right decision and I hope it will pay off someday. But with this step into unknown territory, I know that the initial steps I take will determine the direction of which my story carves out.

Truth be told, underneath this cool, offhanded composure, I’m scared as hell.

A Perfect Dinner.

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Peah Turns Twenty!

Knowing that one of my closest friends ever, Peah, was to turn 20 yesterday, I had long since decided to spring a surprise on her. My initial thoughts was to just turn up at her doorstep with a cake in hand, but then I decided that perhaps a party isn’t really a party with only one guest :)

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Only You :)

There is not one single thing about today that I would change.
I love you, Bie :)

Kusumawangi – 13 April 08.

*Buy tickets through Sistic!*

‘Newlywed couple, Herman and Wati, arrive in his village for the first time in ten years in hopes of moving into the house he had inherited from his father. Upon their arrival, Herman and Wati are met with struggles against the supernatural, or so it seems. Located in the highest and most hidden part of the house is the room of the vengeful soul of Kusumawangi.

When her door was found unlocked, a series of strange and spine-chilling events start to occur and the people living in the house soon find themselves living under an unseen threat. Herman seeks the help of his friend, Dr Faruk, to help unravel this mystery behind the house. What is the story behind this mansion? And what connects this mansion and the unspoken name and untold tale of Kusumawangi?’

‘Kusumawangi – a Malay language theatre production which will both star and produced by the NUS students. Kusumawangi will offer more than just a narration of the story. Infused in its production are elements of the Javanese and Malay culture interwoven into its storyline. Performances such as the Javanese dance and music play not only a significant role in the plot but also add color and life to the production.’

:D I’ll see you there kids!
*Click Click!*

The Mystique of Kuda Kepang.

Precaution: Do not look at the videos if you have a weak heart/spirit :)

I have long been mystified by the ‘art’ of Kuda Kepang. Popular as part of the Malay culture, the dance can be seen usually during special events like weddings or opening ceremonies and is usually accompanied with the soft melodies of the Gamelan. Usually, the performance would involve the participants to dance around with a cutout of a horse, akin to riding that said horse.

However, a more mystic side of Kuda Kepang seems to be on the rise these days, after a dwindling of it for the past few years. Instead of just harnessing the powers of the human body, other ‘external’ forces from the ‘other’ world were called on to make the performance a more intriguing one.

The following would be examples of what I mean by a more intriguing performance:-

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Because you and I make one :)

Haikal and I scrapped our initial idea to head to the Science Centre and after much praying that the thunderstorm would cease, we were pleasantly welcomed at East Coast Park with such beautiful weather.

And even though we have cycled together a bazillion times before, we decided to do it again as it is just one of those activities that makes the both of us happy campers :) For me, cycling with him evokes back a lot of happy memories, the first of which was when I was cycling down the hill with him and Fitree, and suddenly find myself flying head first to the gravel.

Haikal, being my Bollywood prince, jumped off his bike and proceeded to wipe the blood/dirt off my face and THAT was when I went all crazy over him HAHAHA. So *ehem* anyway, today was a different cycling trip than all the previous ones because…

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FAE lunch at Straits Kitchen, Hyatt.

After the big Christmas Lunch/Dinner with the company, the Chinese New Year lunch was slotted to be the next big event. Since the official CNY lunch was conducted at Tung Lok, which isn’t a Halal-certified restaurant, those who couldn’t join in were automatically slotted in to dine at Straits Kitchen, Hyatt, today :)

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