tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60229692012-01-30T09:43:42.037+10:00Blog of a 21yo, kept since she was 13. Chronicles of everything, anything and nothing at all.merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.comBlogger32941100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-4543115763977430562012-01-23T03:00:00.000+10:002012-01-23T03:00:01.133+10:00

Check it, I'm back from another CNY Eve at Shen's and have photobooth pictures of myself. YOU HAVE NO CHOISE YOU MUST LOOK AT MY ROUND FACE. Xin Nian Kuai Le, everyone — may the new Lunar Near bring everyone all the good stuff you wish for during lo hei. Fun fact #1: While Shen's mom was presenting me with ang baos after dinner, I (in my excitement) wished her 'zhu ni sheng ri kuai le'

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Currently: Sitting alone in the office and trying to convince myself that the proposal I'm working on is headed in the right direction.  I've spent a lot of time convincing myself of certain things. Mostly about how money and experience is everything. While I was on the train yesterday, something hit me. I should slow down. At the risk of sounding totally lame, I've not had a break since ever.

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And all along I believed / I would find you / Time has brought / Your heart to me / I have loved you / For a thousand years / I'll love you for a thousand more

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Trying my best to keep up with Living In Boxes again, so here're the last bits of 2011. Backwards. Wicked for Christmas / Mom's legendary sambal fried rice / DB Bistro / Christmas Eve BBQ / Tang Yuan Day / Office Christmas Breakfast / Rainy days and mondays (and tuesdays, wednesdays..) / Shen bought an iPad / Big mirrors / Boomarang Brunch  / Jack's

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We've made it to 2012, everyone! 2011 was a super combo power pack year for me, and I'm glad to say that everything that happened, I made it happen myself. Here's to a safe and successful 2012.  I step into the new year with amazeballs grades, the best possible summer job, in the comfort of my family and home, surrounded by incredible friends and once again, with my partner in everything,

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Aka all the greetings that some up this festive period. It's Christmas morning, and I've had a fab past two days with my different favourite people in the lead up to Christmas and the new year. Since Christmas morning is all about the presents, here's what I just bought myself: ASOS Premium Dress with Full Skirt / AWear Pinny Detail Dress  Vero Moda Colourblock Tunic / ASOS Shift Dress

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-58177686845221417462011-12-17T17:43:00.001+10:002011-12-25T13:58:36.455+10:00

Quite a bit actually.

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I'm having tons of fun with the Molome app on my Blackberry even though it has way lesser filters than the Instaphoto app, which I use too. These are some of my fave filters and shots from the past few weeks:  Frock Paper Scissors / Paradise Pavilion / Coffee with JKT girls / Kath's new place / Liz's impromptu and fake birthday at Wine Mansion

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-57504130325960794912011-12-04T23:48:00.000+10:002011-12-05T02:37:15.532+10:00

News of death is always difficult to receive, believe, and deal with. When it is of a good old (young, though, very young) friend — it is tenfold.  I'm so glad that I managed to see you before you left, and I can't believe it was only a week ago we were hanging out like we were 19 again. Smoking, driving around, hanging out in Darren's room a few days before he was going to move out,

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-14869163732233971702011-11-24T02:33:00.001+10:002011-11-24T02:45:41.167+10:00

Yesterday, Shen swung by my house just before I was about to head out to Siglap because he has a gift for me. He gave me a rock. At first I thought it was because I used to collect rocks (I know, one of those things), but it was just an ordinary pebble. Then I realised there were scribbles on it.  "Please watch Happy Feet 2 with me! :) xx Your Shen" What a qt! Neither of us really

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-90496740397746600202011-11-22T19:59:00.000+10:002011-11-22T20:00:44.152+10:00

Amy Childs: A vajazzle is when you put diamonds on your lady parts, pajazzle is when you put diamonds on your man bits.  Frankie Boyle: Isn't that dangerous? Don't you worry that a magpie will steal your clitoris? I saw it happen on Autumn Watch! 

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-44453371140831766932011-11-21T23:46:00.001+10:002011-11-22T01:10:48.266+10:00

Although my journey home was filled with much drama (what's new, really? Something crazy happens to me every time I travel), I've loved being home! Have also probably gained weight in just the past three days. Or even the night I landed after being whisked away by the boys for supper immediately after I arrived home.  Friday night: Popeyes with the family and Shen  Tang Tea House with the gang

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-7691722590766889762011-11-18T10:32:00.001+10:002011-11-18T10:32:59.901+10:00

Yup.

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A while back my sister e-mailed me a shopping list: I asked Shen if it was true, and he said, "Yeah! She asked me at the dinner table in front of your parents some more. I just went 'Errrrrrr'." I've been looking for them here and there, and updating her on the progress. Today I sent her an e-mail saying I can't find them and they're hell fucking expensive anyway. This is what she

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-91402622292671798762011-11-16T04:26:00.001+10:002011-11-16T10:14:08.416+10:00

I've always been the girl in the group to take pictures of every damn thing. It's an addiction. While I love my Blackberry to bits, I wish we had Instagram already. The filters are so much fun, and the social networking within the app is amazing. Super fascinating. I've been using InstaPhoto for a while now to explain to my mom 'Why I'm Fat'. It's not too bad, but I had to pay for it. Meh. 

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-64115705077384282252011-11-11T01:56:00.000+10:002011-11-11T01:58:44.158+10:00

While we bring out both the best and the worst in each other, I also like to think we're the only ones who are privileged to know each other so true and so well. I can't help but think how lucky I am to have him be such a significant part of my life. After all this time, there's nothing I look forward to more than talking and laughing with him every single day. Happy 11/11/11 :) P.S. I'm not

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-4726157454776714792011-11-08T03:33:00.003+10:002011-11-08T03:37:26.919+10:00

So I was going through my closet, trying to figure out what to bring home for summer, when I found this dress. That I bought about 2 years ago from a Topshop at sale at SGD19. And only unearthed when I was going through my closet trying to figure out what to bring to Brisbane. It's like a vicious cycle.  This only the second time I've tried it on. I didn't even try it on when I bought it —

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-64479087651906072011-11-07T21:37:00.001+10:002011-11-07T21:37:22.089+10:00

Stephen Fry: When did rabbits arrive in Britain? Alan Davies: Tuesday. Stephen Fry: Do you remember what year it was? Alan Davies: Three thousand years ago. Tuesday morning.

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I keep hearing and humming this song, since first seeing this ad on Industry Super Funds play on the telly a few months — which it still does a few times each week. The song, originally written and performed by Paul Kelly, is based on the story of the Gurindji strike and Vincent Lingiari as part of the Indigenous Australian struggle for land rights and reconciliation. According to

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-82355085886639336052011-11-01T23:40:00.000+10:002011-11-01T23:52:57.460+10:00

Alhambra aka our favourite club celebrated Halloween on Thursday aka our favourite night — earlier than the rest of The Valley. So while a whole bunch of people looked like misplaced idiots, it was worth it for all the fun we had. Plus, we went to Oh Hello beforehand and I scored Hoegaarden in their $3 Beer Bin Draws.  I didn't rent a Jedi or Alice In Wonderland costume in the end. SO I only

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-48944432671102611462011-10-26T01:51:00.001+10:002011-11-01T23:54:15.468+10:00

This is what I randomly decided to do tonight instead of actual uni work or getting some proper rest before the journalism writing test in the morning. Good job, Mariam. And I am unsure if I was being sarcastic to myself or not. 

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-42993794299906530302011-10-24T23:56:00.001+10:002011-10-24T23:56:20.828+10:00

Basically, all of life's lessons can be learnt from Daria.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-42639834551132975182011-10-22T02:12:00.000+10:002011-10-22T02:12:20.387+10:00

2AM now, and I'm home early from a great night out dancing and drinking in an amazing yet slightly dodgy warehouse. With a presentation to give on a Saturday morning to actual industry folks aka I need to be in uni at 8AM. Which is in 6 hours. BUT ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT IS HOW HUNGRY I AM. Lobster guacamole with Molokai sweet potato chips Vegan spicy mexican dip Tuna and potato bake Seafood

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-53311674644107970272011-10-20T19:46:00.000+10:002011-10-20T19:46:39.489+10:00

I made a boo boo.  After months of abstaining, I went on ASOS and want to kill myself aka I WANT ALL OF THESE — And most odd of all, I am really attracted to this — Lord, give me strength to not buy this just because there's an additional 10% discount code right now.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-86452606448368047292011-10-20T01:27:00.000+10:002011-10-20T01:27:17.898+10:00

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At uni on my own (even though I only had a 5 minute journalism consultation ugh) getting some work done when I realised my nail polish and top are the same shade. Fascination! Or just plain dork.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-34594378989769961252011-10-15T12:16:00.000+10:002011-10-15T12:16:39.905+10:00

Shen has a habit of leaving me notes on my computer — I love that he still does so very often though we've been together for so long and it still makes me go awwww.  It's the last weekend that he's here and it's a real rush alright! He's been out since early mornig for the Brisbane Grand Prix and I've got a friend's private garage sale aka moving-to-LA-and-I-need-to-pack to be at, as well as a

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-81095442340247653552011-10-12T01:38:00.000+10:002011-10-12T01:38:37.115+10:00

Aw Yigang left on Sunday after a week of good times, and now it's just under a week to go till Shen leaves as well. Meh. Just two weeks till school's out and over a month till I'm back home for Summer. Can't wait!

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-32077254895132459222011-10-06T02:53:00.000+10:002011-10-06T02:53:46.599+10:00

Even though I'm hell tired right now and I'm still doing uni work, everything feels nice this moment. My window is open, and its raining lightly; Shen is snoring gently beside me. This is good. 

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-53217539125752371252011-09-28T03:08:00.013+10:002011-09-28T03:08:00.212+10:00

Dear Shen, It just hit me that ever since we begun dating, not a single birthday (mine or yours) has been spent away from each other — whether either of us are in Buffalo or Brisbane (to date, flying to New York on my own with close to no money just to be with you on your birthday is one of the maddest things I've done). It's amazing how the presence of someone can make everything that much

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-54169763883975784582011-09-26T21:52:00.001+10:002011-09-26T21:58:02.012+10:00

#1 Shen is here aka everything is awesome again. #2 My mom sent over a jar of her awesome cookies. #3 I got back two grades today and they were both high distinctions.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-77740029450619294372011-09-25T21:21:00.000+10:002011-09-25T21:21:07.216+10:00

Yvette has come and gone — and in a couple of hours, Shen will arrive in Brisbane. Aaand a couple of hours after that, I have to wake up for a major (and possibly long) editors' meeting.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-62967384895152265422011-09-21T17:17:00.000+10:002011-09-21T17:17:14.614+10:00

With Yvette arriving tomorrow and Shen on Sunday night, I thought it would be in everyone's best interest to clean my room. Success! Well, half success! I got really lasy and tired half way. Sorry, guys.

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It has come to a point where it is incredibly difficult for me to organize thoughts / process information / think / brainstorm / research unless I present it to myself in a Powerpoint. H&K has truly destroyed me, I am destined to work on decks for the rest of my life.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-41096081976921169402011-09-18T22:23:00.000+10:002011-09-18T22:23:49.286+10:00

Out of all my accidental purchases today, this is my favourite buy. Poison Ivy Cap Sleeve Dress, FCUK — $129.95 $24.98 *tears of joy*

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-58851049292713603112011-09-16T01:31:00.000+10:002011-09-16T01:31:56.115+10:00

Remember your friends. Friendship is not a vase you can stick in a corner and dust off when you’re ready to use it—it’s a live thing that must be cared for, nourished. Whether you’re in a relationship for the next few months or the rest of your life, your friendships are important and necessary. They will keep you from spinning out of control in ways that your relationship can’t. Don’t neglect

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-62489238522328867922011-09-14T23:53:00.000+10:002011-09-14T23:53:31.568+10:00

This is me right now because I just got the new Florence + The Machine track 'Shake It Out' (thank you iTunes Australia for leaking it before it debuted in the UK). My review: NO KNOWN FLAWS. This and 'What The Water Gave Me' makes me so excited for her new album, Ceremonials.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-84815550964991832812011-09-14T19:55:00.000+10:002011-09-14T19:55:10.985+10:00

I don't care that Halloween is still far off, and so is Movember — but I REALLY NEED THESE IN MY LIFE. At $9.99 a piece, they're so worth it. I can't believe I've been living/wasting my life all this while walking around with stache-less sunnies. (x-posted to JKT)

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-12909742281262416812011-09-14T01:25:00.000+10:002011-09-14T01:25:10.153+10:00

I just CANNOT with this ungrateful woman. She wants out of the marriage because he's a good husband. THE FUCK. 

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-55797488740414221822011-09-13T00:19:00.002+10:002011-09-13T00:34:48.532+10:00

Me: And baby, I want this so bad right now.Shen: BABY THAT LOOKS SO GOOD! Where is it from?Me: IDK WHERE THE BURGER IS FROM. THE INTERNET.Shen: Hahahah then order from the Internet?Me: There wasn't an order button when I saw the picture. Also I'm craving A HUGE GREASY PIZZA.Shen: I try and make the burger for you when I'm there ok! And make it look as tempting as possible with the cheese

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-39594137682991484982011-09-12T21:46:00.000+10:002011-09-12T21:46:53.973+10:00

Having a Kimbra party in my bedroom Making a list full of groceries I don't need Making a list of things to bring Yvette & Yigang to when they're in Brisbane Making a list of content for Jiak Kantang (which I've shamefully been too busy for) Making a list of content for Frock Paper Scissors' tumblr  Making this list 

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-38988437614030476502011-09-11T18:01:00.001+10:002011-09-11T18:01:59.620+10:00

Yigang: Sigh Marr really miss you here in SG. lallalallallala Me: Lol why you miss me then suddenly sing. Yigang: Coz shy  *.* Me: LOL. SHY. Fuck off since when.Yigang: BITCHHH PLZ.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-80107763919131572002011-09-10T15:09:00.000+10:002011-09-10T15:09:37.015+10:00

MUSIC — #1 Amongst many other great bands on Thursday, I finally caught Andy Bull live and he was awesome — although it is beyond me why they booked such a big act in the smallest possible venue in the Valley aka Ric's. Owl Eye's barely filled out The Zoo. Anyway he was amazing, with the cutest drummer, and now I'm considering seeing him at Brisbane Festival. #toughdecisions #2 What was

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-74094068416314677242011-09-08T16:13:00.000+10:002011-09-08T16:13:07.718+10:00

It's gonna be a sick Thursday night in the Valley because of these: Brisbane Sounds puts it best — "It’s a big week in Brisbane for live music and it’s not just the BIGSOUND showcases which are looking outstanding but also the parties that Break and Enter have put together which will showcase 20 odd bands across X AND Y BAR, BARSOMA and OH HELLO!"  Brisbane's answer to SXSW + free mini music

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-90055725451904490352011-09-06T23:20:00.001+10:002011-09-06T23:37:08.504+10:00

The accent kills me. And their old school style of music. And their ability to pull of solid 2 min songs. And the inclusion of 'dude' in their lyrics. This album makes me feel 16 again. I need to get a hold of World Record proper before I cut someone.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-89441997057518300952011-09-05T19:24:00.000+10:002011-09-05T19:24:08.076+10:00

...in his head. Shen: Oh and baby, one of the first things I saw online was this!Me: Oh yeah, I saw it too! I feel so happy for her. She's like usually 5th or 6th. She finally won!Shen: No, it's in Buffalo. With Buffalo wings. I can eat a million. So I win her?Me: I don't think you can eat a million, this lady is skilled.Shen: Baby, I can. I can eat 10 million, in fact. But I'm scared chickens

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-28576594281316038772011-09-04T18:08:00.000+10:002011-09-04T18:08:59.545+10:00

$55 from Rebecca Minkoff and so adorable After over a month of not shopping (Which is how fucking good. I hardly even browse online stores. An achievement, compared to me previously going on Solestruck + Nastygal + ASOS every single day), something in me just ticked and I decided this was the weekend I would reward myself.  And reward myself I did. Two days, a gorgeous top tunic thingy, black &

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-48688685415759139092011-09-02T23:06:00.002+10:002011-09-02T23:11:34.208+10:00

As much as I like my housemates, cos they're genuinely nice people and great to hang out with, it's getting tougher and tougher to stay under the same roof as them because we have totally different standards of living.  By that, I mean they are gross. FFS. 

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-53594447639960152292011-08-31T03:48:00.000+10:002011-08-31T03:48:00.507+10:00

So, today was a good day. Well, kind of.  I felt like absolute crap in the morning. I still have little bits of the flu left over, and I'm in the middle of my lady time. The combination of both ain't sweet.  I woke up late and missed my lecture. The lecture where I was supposed to submit my feature story. What in the fuck. I quickly e-mail my tutor and hand it in during the tutorial after. Close

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-87218692086249975382011-08-29T03:11:00.001+10:002011-08-29T03:13:15.694+10:00

Tonight, Gunners all over the world are absolutely gutted at the embarrassing score and play tonight. 8-2 is just wow. What a painful headline for Arsenal — I can hear Arsene weeping in the corner right now. Yelling, but also weeping. The commentator on Gamecast wrapped it up most apt: "Quite simply, a rout, an embarrassment, a roasting, a hammering, a devastating day for Arsenal. What a game."

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Right now, at this very moment, I miss my parents a crazy lot. :'(

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It would be accurate to say I've spent majority of the past 96 hours in bed and the last time I ate anything other than pills was over 48 hours ago. I also had a crazy high fever last for a straight 26 hours. This has been one of the worst bouts of illness. Some balls.

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#1 —Grand St. embellished leather bag by Foley + Corinna #2 — Mod Wedge by Who We See #3 —Mesh back t-shirt by Morphine Generation Surprisingly, all of that only totals up to SGD285. Unfortunately, I am now a student who doesn't have the luxury of spending money just like that. At least not without any consequences. But just look at those. They're calling out to come home. To my closet.

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If I am lost for a day, try to find me But if I don't come back, then I won't look behind me All of the things that I thought were so easy Just got harder and harder each day December is darkest and June is the light But this empty bedroom won't make anything right While out on the landing a friend I forgot to send home Who waits up for me all through the night I dreamed I was dying, as I so

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---------------------------------------------------------------- Not to sound #emo, but Yvette is probably the best person I've met through work ever. Mainly because I can call her bro, yell instead of speak and understand the need for passive aggressive pantry notes, not many people understand what we say. She's a great friend, even though she is currently on the search for her Next

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This is like when my mom couldn't choose between going for a Korean concert or sending me to Australia. She yelled at me while my jaw was resting on the ground in shock, "WAIT. I HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT OKAY. MY CONCERT TICKETS WERE LIKE $400!" (She did both. She went for her concert, rocked out till midnight, then came to Brisbane a few days after I'd arrived. I love my mom.)

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Just something to take note of for posterity – I'd like to think I pretty much aced my first ever pitch in Uni (3rd week and a prezzo already? Damn they move fast. I even have a test assignment next week fuck.) since I got a spot on the managerial team for this year's Frock Paper Scissors!  Stoked. Excited, nervous. Stoked.

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Don't have red clothes but brown is pretty close! I almost wore black. How unSingaporean. Quite an eventful day if I may so myself. It's #ndp2011 in Singapore + #census in Australia + my first Uni presentation + #londonriots getting from emotional rioting to pure opportunistic looting. Tuesdays, amirite?

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Unforunately it was the most boring Masterchef Finale ever. Actually, most boring season would more accurate – I had more fun reading the recaps than watching it on the telly.  The Block ends this week though and Renovators is really starting to pick up with people whining, giving up and being general pricks.  Oh gosh, looks like I'm starting to settle in Australia. 

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"I kept a Livejournal for eight #dark years and it’s safe to say that those daze are over. I tried updating it awhile ago but found myself physically unable to. My fingers just stopped working and my body was like, “Um, sorry. You can’t. You’re cut off from blogging about polaroids and sushi.” Sometimes I wish I still led a life that made sense for Livejournal but those moments are few and far

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I'm starting to get more and more nervous about school - perhaps the two lectures I just got out of had something to do with it. The thought of having to put together a full on proper magazine, on top of assessments, for one - and have hard news stories to turn out every week for the other is just like FUUUU. And that's just two of the units. I could just be freaking out, and need to get into

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Dear Internet, I'm going through a bit of a writer's block. Which kinda blows because I've recently moved to a whole other continent and paid brickloads of money to learn how to write. And do more stuff. Centred around writing. A Bachelor of Creative Industries, majoring in Journalism, Media and Communications – or something like that.  Even all the new notebooks I've brought here (and a few that

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Seth and Summer / Adam and Rachel 4EVA. I remember when Adam and Rachel broke up, I legit thought there would be no hope left for the rest of the world.  But I've been with Shen for quiteeee a while now and it's pretty sweet. But I miss him loads. KNNBCB. 

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Annissa: My life is happening, today went for Shape Run and all. Me: Oh, it was today? What was your timing, did you do it under an hour? A: Yeah, I think it was about 40 minutes? M: For 10km that's not too bad! A: No, 5km la! M: Oh crap then that's like walking the whole way. A: Shut up. Plus I bumped into Auntie Dolly there who was running the 10km, malu like fuck! M: Did she do better than you

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-85939302405489434072011-07-19T00:24:00.001+10:002011-07-19T00:24:49.116+10:00

"Omg I really miss my little dragon girl :(" is what Shen just BBMed me. Sure, we survived a long-distance relationship before when he was in New York in 2009 – but that doesn't mean it wasn't shit difficult and it doesn't make it any easier this time round. When you build a connection so deep with someone, it's really tough to be apart. This sucks.

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-3752572676744661262011-07-17T23:11:00.000+10:002011-07-17T23:11:14.682+10:00

Finally moved in today. Left my parents' apartment to stay in my own place tonight. It's a freezing cold winter night and my bedroom is air-conditioned – the temperature of which I have no control of. Right now, at this very moment, I'm lonely, and I really miss everyone and everything back home.

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Project Brisneyland has officially begun - though there've been a bit of hiccups, but there's nothing I can't iron out by the weekend. The weather is beautiful and I discovered incredibly amazing and affordable sushi. It hasn't really sunk in that 'THIS IS IT' because I'm here with my dad and my mom will be joining us on Sunday.  I can only imagine what a wreck I'll be once they leave me for

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-51104042280027681762011-07-13T16:19:00.000+10:002011-07-13T16:19:29.820+10:00

Feels surreal.

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I am blessed and can have it all. I like having people who love and like me, especially when it's unconditionally like Shen :)

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When you get into a relationship, you will be a lot happier? I think that’s how it works. I’m not entirely sure. You’re supposed to feel like you’ve won some implicit race—the race to monogamy and security and family vacations and cocktail parties and faded polaroids and diapers and screaming and tears and orgasms and i love you and i hate you. Yeah, I think that’s what it’s all about. When you

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I am currently overwhelmed by this crazy intense urge to have either or both of the following cardigans: Wraparound Cardigan, ZARA, SGD 59.90 | Knitted Rose Rib Cape Cardigan, Topshop, GBP38 HOW CAN I NOT. I've been staring for a solid hour now and I can't think of anything else. If I were to stare at a white wall right now, my eyes would project floating camel toned knitted goodness upon it. 

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Most times, I'm consumed with how much money I'm spending, how much money I'll need, how much money I want to make. Just money, money, money. It's disgusting that I live in an age and in a society where $$$ kills everything else. 

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I love this photo – some of the best girls I've met from work without a doubt. My VISA finally got approved today which means I'm one step closer to Project Brisneyland! I'm not feeling the intense urgency to pack just yet, mainly because I'm more concerned about getting in as much  friend and family time before I fly off. I even popped by Tim's the moment he landed from the UK and had a bit of

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I popped by the ZARA sale yesterday and had to resist from picking up items right, left, centre. Hardly a sale though when you only knock $10-$20 off something! Even though I thought I would go crazy over their colours, they didn't have the range of dresses I was keen on, and I (unsurprisingly) found myself attracted to sooooo many black dresses I never saw before. Gorgeous. One girl can never

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-29402986069029868162011-06-28T03:02:00.000+10:002011-06-28T03:02:29.930+10:00

I can't believe I've survived this long day of errand running and hanging out on only 2 hours of sleep. I only fell asleep at 8AM and woke up in shock at 10AM - the time of my appointment to collect my passport. Thankfully the ICA is so much more efficient than I remember it ever being, so I arrived at 11AM and was out 10 minutes later. I'm in a really weird place right now, a mix of both calm

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I miss the times when music meant everything to me. Growing up? Perhaps. The other day I stumbled upon a site for a secret show by Stars and even though I managed to unlock the location by answering all the questions, I was out that day anyway LOL. Anyway, led me to download The Bedroom Demos which was the bands' first recording sessions for what was to become 'In Our Bedroom After The War.'

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Me: How was lunch with your ex-colleagues? Mom: It was fun! And good too, I had a cheese melt steak. Me: Dude, that sounds so good. Mom: I know right? Wait did you just call me dude again? Me: I did. I'm sorry. Mom. Mother. Mom: You better get things straight, daughter. I really should stop calling her 'dude', though.

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It seems like I'm waiting on so many things now. Waiting on my housing application. Waiting on my passport renewal. Waiting to get my VISA done and flights booked. Waiting for my final salary. Wait wait wait wait.  It's been a massively productive week so far since unemployment and I'm honestly loving it. Why did I never take a break? Till now, diving straight into work even while at my final

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[06/17/11] Yvette: we are deprived of each other [06/17/11] Yvette: this is so sad [06/17/11] Yvette: LOL [06/17/11] Yvette: we have full on convos on fb [06/17/11] Tengku Nur Mariam: LOL. OUR LIVES WHAT IF I HAVE NO FRIENDS IN AUSTRALIA WTF

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 Ziig randomly bought me this awesome old-school snack. In the lead up to my big Brisneyland adventure, I've been spending the past three days running errands to, well, make that adventure real.  And dude, it is making me so hell nervous, I can't even -  No amount of research can prepare you for the moment you make that first $15k bank draft and you feel your heart in your throat as you watch

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-75840646495148030072011-06-15T04:08:00.001+10:002011-07-01T20:25:09.276+10:00

 While on a date with Shen yesterday evening, I dragged him into an Apple store to take a look at the Macbooks - which I was planning on buying seeing that my current 4yo Macbook is in absolute shit and will no way make it through to Brisneyland. Even my polymates like Darren are surprised it has managed to survive many near death moments and still function (barely) today. That was when Shen,

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If you know me, I accidentally end up buying things pretty often. Today was unfortunately no different and it happened during a quick browse at rockstar after watching a movie. I'm now a proud owner of the DELILAH Medium Fish Scale Bag, the 3rd generation of this design from the very talented MRKT. Created by two Harvard-trained architects, MRKT is fresh, fun and unexpectedly functional. Using

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  But I spent my first freedom Saturday with a whole bunch of people I quite do. Battled the PC Show crowd with Yvette, Xiuwen, Mark, Nicolas and Shen - and almost lost Yvette. In that moment I felt like what my mom must have felt when she lost me in London.   Adjourned to Yvonne's new place for a dinner party with a wholeeeee lot of #hnksg-ers (though only three in attendance actually stilled

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Faz, Ro & I at my final event earlier tonight - the #hnksg Hunt For Wally .. is that it's essential to work with people who respect and care for your work and you. Tonight, I realised that the one thing that H&K provided me with was people that have nothing but my best interest at heart and support me through and through.  Be it my teammates, directors I don't work with and the tons of

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  1. “It’s too hot.” People love to talk about the temperature (myself included.) It’s like a nervous tic. MUST COMMENT ON THE WEATHER. MUST DISCUSS THE BREEZE, THE HUMIDITY OR THE FACT THAT IT’S FREEZING. I DON’T KNOW IF PEOPLE ARE AWARE OF IT. If we’re having a five minute conversation about the weather, you can usually assume that it’s because I have nothing else to say to you. Honorable

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No, really. (Two days ago, I bought two huge posters. To add on to my collection of huge posters that are not my my wall. I wanted to write about what the fuck am I to do with all these posters.)Clearly, that did not happen. Instead, I accidentally ended up messing around with my blog. Which accidentally turned into a whole new look aka a mess. Amazing what 30 minutes can do!

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Because I have a new found love for leopard prints, I now really want these pair of shoes.Except I just received a pair of wedges in the post yesterday and accidentally bought a pair of flats this afternoon. And I have a pair of leopard print flats. But these are different. GAH.How the fuck am I going to decide on which shoes to bring to Brisbane?

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-80161191129981559862011-06-03T01:17:00.004+10:002011-06-03T01:24:43.805+10:00

I've finally begun house browsing for Brisbane and while I've seen quite a few that a affordable, gorgeous, spaceous, all bills inclusive, and near my campus - I think I've totally fallen in love with this one along Herston Road.Sure, this could probably have been taking when they first built the place but DOESN'T IT LOOK GORGEOUS ANYWAY?! From $170 to a single room with no a/c to $220 to an

merrymaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011917476590127278noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022969.post-28988616351321839182011-05-27T17:30:00.003+10:002011-05-28T18:18:19.541+10:00

Vince Noir: Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard… Howard?Howard Moon: This better be good.Vince Noir: You know the black bits in bananas, are they tarantulas’ eggs?Howard Moon: Please don’t speak to me ever again in your life. A couple of things:# I am finally, legally, an adult. Now that I’m 21, I can no longer play the ‘I’m a child’ card – which

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Happy second anniversary to Shen & I - two years of good times, bad times, simple times, hard times. What I'm trying to say is, two years of the best times ever :)My significant other.. he tries. He sent me this as a surprise yesterday:LOL so adorable hor.As to why it's 'purple post-it' day? Another story for another time. I'm pretty sure there're more purple post-it days to come :D

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I don't usualy like espradilles at all but these are so cute!

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Oh wow, it just hit me that the end of this month marks me leaving my job. And starting to hardcore figure out how I'm supposed to make my way to school. So exciting yet intimidating all at the same time!Every now and then my mind goes blank for a bit and the thought of school creeps up and scares the shit out of me. Mostly because I'm going to be alone. No family, no Shen, no Maya, no Yigang, no

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