i was wondering what was the statistics for long distance relationships, or as jo puts it 'ohhh. so LDR' and i guess it means you live a considerable distance apart.
i used to think it meant you live in a different country. but apparently, australia is one huge country and i know people who live in 2 seperate states.
like how many actually end up together after all that.
cause according to my psych textbook, the top three conditions for a relationship to start are geographical, similar interest and something else... ah well, you can't expect me to remember can you? especially since i read that damn thing once, the night before final exams. HAHA
in my group alone, there's lily, jack, kim(she sees him every weekend but they still live in different areas), johannes and me.
on a side note, all of us are dating people older than us, including the guys, not sure about johannes though.
and johannes was driving us and we were having a conversation about all of the relationships and i felt either really mature or really bad.
kim's giving up her career to be with her bf
johannes' gf is moving from NZ to be with him
pan also wants to settle down, when she meets the right guy
lydia wants to marry and can feel her biological clock ticking
eric's going to propose when he graduates
all these crazy people are 19+
and i'm this 17 year old thinking to myself 'you study for 3 years and want to throw it all away'
my vision of myself in 5 years is definitely not a stay home mum
its me, a career woman, making a ton of money, maybe considering marriage but definitely not married yet.
is it the singaporean mentality that we all put careers before personal life?
a bit confusing.
but oh well
i'm only 17
to put it into perspective, romeo and juliet decided they'd rather die than go on without each other at fifteen
crazy teenage hormones, unchanged since 1800
anyway, i'm off to help out with a function. there's never a dull day in hospitality... even on a freakin sunday. oops, sabbath. sorry God. can't go to church today..
oh yeah, i got 80% for my fine dining serving thingo.
i guess i'm ok with it...
22 March 2009
21 March 2009
just another day
nothing much going on right now... school work takes up all of my time...
there's a function coming up on sunday, raising money for the victorian bushfire... i think that'll be quite fun, but i can't go near any alcoholic booths. : (
actually, i'm n0t that fond of alcohol, i just think that bartender would be nice to add to my list of achievements :)
it sucks being underage most of the time
anyway, finished GDR, got around $40 in tips, for 6 meals that i served.
not bad mannn...
TIP YOUR WAITRESSES PEOPLE.
there's a function coming up on sunday, raising money for the victorian bushfire... i think that'll be quite fun, but i can't go near any alcoholic booths. : (
actually, i'm n0t that fond of alcohol, i just think that bartender would be nice to add to my list of achievements :)
it sucks being underage most of the time
anyway, finished GDR, got around $40 in tips, for 6 meals that i served.
not bad mannn...
TIP YOUR WAITRESSES PEOPLE.
06 March 2009
15
i'm finally starting to have a bit of a life.
went out shopping yesterday, johannes drove pan, kim, lydia and me to warringah mall.
it was nice sitting in his car even though he's quite a scary driver.
blasted 4 minutes damn loud, like those pimp cars.
for the first time since i came here, i felt alive again.
went with lydia to sydney city itself. bought a pair of flats, since my $12 ones are falling to bits. those $12 ones were my first pair, black. somehow when i bought those 3 years ago, life seemed a lot simpler.
like all i had to worry about was my marks, even that i didn't bother worrying about.
everyday was constant
everyday was fun.
everything had its place
i'm fifteen for a moment,
caught in between ten and twenty
and i'm just dreaming...
fifteen, there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose
fifteen, there's never a wish better than this
-100 years
went out shopping yesterday, johannes drove pan, kim, lydia and me to warringah mall.
it was nice sitting in his car even though he's quite a scary driver.
blasted 4 minutes damn loud, like those pimp cars.
for the first time since i came here, i felt alive again.
went with lydia to sydney city itself. bought a pair of flats, since my $12 ones are falling to bits. those $12 ones were my first pair, black. somehow when i bought those 3 years ago, life seemed a lot simpler.
like all i had to worry about was my marks, even that i didn't bother worrying about.
everyday was constant
everyday was fun.
everything had its place
i'm fifteen for a moment,
caught in between ten and twenty
and i'm just dreaming...
fifteen, there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose
fifteen, there's never a wish better than this
-100 years
02 March 2009
idon'twanttobeinmanly
oh god.
this is pure sad
i'm 17 and i have no life.
like i rot in my room on weekends
without doing anything.
take me away from here. anywhere. i don't care
this is pure sad
i'm 17 and i have no life.
like i rot in my room on weekends
without doing anything.
take me away from here. anywhere. i don't care
01 March 2009
wth
AHAHA. just had this convo with my sister:
and in a seperate convo window...
Marianne
hey mel!
12:37amMelissa
yo
12:38amMarianne
The merlion was struck by lightning
12:38amMelissa
seriously?
then how?
12:38amMarianne
dunno
12:38amMelissa
like is it destroyed or something?
12:38amMarianne
just heard from chinese teacher
dunno
i'll go check later
maddy says there's a hole in it
dunno
12:39amMelissa
ok
12:39amMarianne
I caught a black widow!
12:40amMelissa
me too
12:40amMarianne
congrats
maddy didn't
12:40amMelissa
HAHA
congrats to the 2 of us!
12:40amMarianne
and she is very sad that rui en didn't get nominated for star awards!
12:41amMelissa
sigh
Marianne
maddy saw what i wrote
LALA
there's nothing here maddy
:D
and in a seperate convo window...
Madeline
do not listen to marianne lim's crap
12:44amMelissa
why?
Madeline
cause she's such a crapper -.-
Marianne
yo mel listen to my crap
you can check the website if you want but RUI EN IS NOT NOMINATED!
HAHA
i miss the both of you
but seriously, how the heck does the half fish half lion thing survive not getting struck by lightning after so long???27 February 2009
23
How old are you going to be when you get married?
Put an X in every box that applies to you.
Add up all the x`s and title subject with the sum as "My marriage age is__"
[x] You know how to make a pot of coffee
[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar
[x] You own more than one credit card
[ ] You know how to change the oil in a car
[x] You do your own laundry
[ ] You vote every election
[x] You can cook for yourself
[ ] You think politics are exciting
[ ] You balance your own checkbook
[ ] Your parents have better things to say than your friends
Total: 5
[ ] You show up for school/college/work every day early.
[ ] You always carry a pen in your pocket/purse
[x] You've never gotten a detention
[x] You have never smoked a cigarette
[x] You have never gotten completely trashed
[] You have forgotten your own birthday at least once
[x] You like to take walks by yourself
[x] You've watched talk shows.
[x] You know what 'credibility' means without looking it up
[] You drink coffee[caffiine] at least once a week.
Total: 11
[x] You know how to do the dishes.
[x] You can count to 10 in another language.
[x] When you say you're going to do something you do it.
[ ] My parents trust me
[ ] You can mow the lawn
[x] You can make adults laugh without being stupid
[ ] You remember to water the plants
[ ] You study when you have to
[ ] You pay attention at school/college
[x] You remember to feed your pets
Total: 16
[x] You can spell 'experience' without looking it up.
[ ] You work out on a regular basis.
[x] You clean up your own mess
[ ] The people at Starbucks know you by name
[ ] Your favorite kind of food is take out
[x] You have gained weight since middle/high school
[ ] The first thing you do when you wake up is get caffeine
[ ] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need
[ ] You understand political jokes the first time they are said
[ ] You can type quickly
Total: 19
[ ] You have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour
[ ] Your only friends are from your place of employment
[ ] You have been to a Tupperware party
[X] You have realized that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job
[ ] You have more bills than you can pay
[ ] Most of all your friends are older than you are
[x] You can say no to staying out all night
[x] You use the internet every day
[ ] Your wardrobe hasn't changed in a while
[x] You can read a book and actually finish it
23
wth?
Put an X in every box that applies to you.
Add up all the x`s and title subject with the sum as "My marriage age is__"
[x] You know how to make a pot of coffee
[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar
[x] You own more than one credit card
[ ] You know how to change the oil in a car
[x] You do your own laundry
[ ] You vote every election
[x] You can cook for yourself
[ ] You think politics are exciting
[ ] You balance your own checkbook
[ ] Your parents have better things to say than your friends
Total: 5
[ ] You show up for school/college/work every day early.
[ ] You always carry a pen in your pocket/purse
[x] You've never gotten a detention
[x] You have never smoked a cigarette
[x] You have never gotten completely trashed
[] You have forgotten your own birthday at least once
[x] You like to take walks by yourself
[x] You've watched talk shows.
[x] You know what 'credibility' means without looking it up
[] You drink coffee[caffiine] at least once a week.
Total: 11
[x] You know how to do the dishes.
[x] You can count to 10 in another language.
[x] When you say you're going to do something you do it.
[ ] My parents trust me
[ ] You can mow the lawn
[x] You can make adults laugh without being stupid
[ ] You remember to water the plants
[ ] You study when you have to
[ ] You pay attention at school/college
[x] You remember to feed your pets
Total: 16
[x] You can spell 'experience' without looking it up.
[ ] You work out on a regular basis.
[x] You clean up your own mess
[ ] The people at Starbucks know you by name
[ ] Your favorite kind of food is take out
[x] You have gained weight since middle/high school
[ ] The first thing you do when you wake up is get caffeine
[ ] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need
[ ] You understand political jokes the first time they are said
[ ] You can type quickly
Total: 19
[ ] You have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour
[ ] Your only friends are from your place of employment
[ ] You have been to a Tupperware party
[X] You have realized that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job
[ ] You have more bills than you can pay
[ ] Most of all your friends are older than you are
[x] You can say no to staying out all night
[x] You use the internet every day
[ ] Your wardrobe hasn't changed in a while
[x] You can read a book and actually finish it
23
wth?
cafe experience
yet another friday
no longer tgif for me now... i have no life
anyway, today was the last day my group, 3B, works at the cafe.
next stop is the grand dining room, GDR, where we serve outside guests.
i will miss the cafe. i'm especially attached to the coffee machine. total love :). i was so afraid of it last time but now, we get along...
i passed my coffee test, 16/20! not bad for someone who 2 weeks ago couldn't make instant coffee to save her life. honestly, i knew so little about it, like the difference between a cappacino and a latte. i'm a barista! haha. but still a noob one, sadly. can't be good at everything... i'm too intelligent :(
anyway, passing over my total understatement there, i think its been a good experience working behind the counter. i'm so used to being served as opposed to serving.
no longer tgif for me now... i have no life
anyway, today was the last day my group, 3B, works at the cafe.
next stop is the grand dining room, GDR, where we serve outside guests.
i will miss the cafe. i'm especially attached to the coffee machine. total love :). i was so afraid of it last time but now, we get along...
i passed my coffee test, 16/20! not bad for someone who 2 weeks ago couldn't make instant coffee to save her life. honestly, i knew so little about it, like the difference between a cappacino and a latte. i'm a barista! haha. but still a noob one, sadly. can't be good at everything... i'm too intelligent :(
anyway, passing over my total understatement there, i think its been a good experience working behind the counter. i'm so used to being served as opposed to serving.
10 February 2009
irony and nonsense
extract from random scribblings:
you know one of those uber ironic things like how you can die for your country[NS] but not vote for your government at 18?
i've got one here now. i can serve alcohol as of 28th feb but i can't drink it yet. damn ironic, i find. i'll be taking responsible service of alcohol [rsa] which is a class that tells you not to serve alcohol to drunk people. after that, i can actually work in a bar or something like that. amazing right?
anyway, i have effing long days now. i start at 10, have lessons until 2. lunch is served from 12-1.30. so what do i do? i scoff down my food in 3 mins and risk being late for the next class. same goes for dinner, i have lessons from 4-8, dinner's only served between 6-7.30.
i guess its all part of the training. still. OH. i got an infrigment of rules notice for not changing my bedsheets. the system here is that they provide you with linen, you drop it off on tuesday, latest 11 am and you get a new clean set. i forgot to drop it of and at 12 am i was notified by email that i have a frickin infrigment. most of the others also got it. i am reminded why i dislike discipline once again, you have to do things that you think are total nonsense.
you know one of those uber ironic things like how you can die for your country[NS] but not vote for your government at 18?
i've got one here now. i can serve alcohol as of 28th feb but i can't drink it yet. damn ironic, i find. i'll be taking responsible service of alcohol [rsa] which is a class that tells you not to serve alcohol to drunk people. after that, i can actually work in a bar or something like that. amazing right?
anyway, i have effing long days now. i start at 10, have lessons until 2. lunch is served from 12-1.30. so what do i do? i scoff down my food in 3 mins and risk being late for the next class. same goes for dinner, i have lessons from 4-8, dinner's only served between 6-7.30.
i guess its all part of the training. still. OH. i got an infrigment of rules notice for not changing my bedsheets. the system here is that they provide you with linen, you drop it off on tuesday, latest 11 am and you get a new clean set. i forgot to drop it of and at 12 am i was notified by email that i have a frickin infrigment. most of the others also got it. i am reminded why i dislike discipline once again, you have to do things that you think are total nonsense.
07 February 2009
timetable
someone in the timetabling deparment hates me.
honestly.
every single day i start classes latest 10 and end earliest 7.30
and there are hardly any breaks....
GOSH.
on the upside [for me at any rate], i get to spend a lovely 8 hours in the kitchen each week :D
i totally cannot wait. YAY. cooking is a hell lot better than sitting in lectures.
i hope my practical timetable is nice too :)
there's thunder now
wishing you were here.
honestly.
every single day i start classes latest 10 and end earliest 7.30
and there are hardly any breaks....
GOSH.
on the upside [for me at any rate], i get to spend a lovely 8 hours in the kitchen each week :D
i totally cannot wait. YAY. cooking is a hell lot better than sitting in lectures.
i hope my practical timetable is nice too :)
there's thunder now
wishing you were here.
06 February 2009
randomy
you can tell i have no life when i blog way too much
i'll be really grateful to have a few albert house peeps with me now. like to play mahjong or something.
i'll be really grateful to have a few albert house peeps with me now. like to play mahjong or something.
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