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the clock strike 12am
Hmmm.. the clock struck 12am a while ago.. just 15 mins later, most are in bed and snoring away. this is a stark difference from the days when i run around and excitedly lit fire crackers. even the atmosphere in the neighbourhood is quieter. have people grown and moved out? the noisy level is almost at a standstill and only the whirling of the ceiling fan can be heard. chinese new year this year festive mood seems to be lacking. i’m sure im not the only person that feels that way.. the usual dvd shopping, movies marathon didn’t happen this year. the only interesting thing was this new gadget Wii.…
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updates from rengam (M-land)
these days, i hardly had the time to seriously sit down and breathe properly. it’s a mad rush everywhere, trying to get work done, coordinating my life, trying to manage everything and clean up my room, do last minute shopping for CNY clothes (ok, dont remind me about the big luggage brimming with shopping items that just arrived yesterday from seattle), and trying to meet all my friends before the new year. last night, just barely an hr after i got home.. i zipped out of the house, journeying to my grandpa’s place in the middle of the night. in that single hour i was home, i had to unpack…
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in chicago
it’s a lot more freezing here (vernon hills), but still a lot bearable as compared to what i experienced in new york last year. touched now at noon here yesterday, and went on a little adventure on my own, calling for a taxi and then making my way to the hotel some 40 mins away. that was by far the most expensive cab ride for me thus far. it’s 37usd (plus tips) and the driver got lost and couldn’t find the hotel. urgh. thank god i printed out the hotel full address complete with driving instructions and the hotel’s number. napped the afternoon away and just had dinner at a…
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goodbye seattle
i’m all packed, and i have to say goodbye to all my shopping goodies. till i see them 2 weeks later. am leaving for the airport in 15mins. gonna lug a huge handbag, a hand carry on and a bulky luggage. i do hope i can manage it alone when i’m in chicago. alrighty. logging out. everyone have a great weekend! 🙂
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madness
madness is when u are abt 2hrs due to leaving and things are still unpacked. i desperately want to pack them all nicely. problem is, i can’t fit everything into my luggage + the spare EMPTY luggage i brought along. the coach stuff (read: boxes) are taking up too much space. and i have got 3 pair of boots. 4 winter jackets. 4 sweaters. erm. all the bulky items!!!! and i had to pack ALL my shopping into my spare luggage to have my aunt lug it back for me when she flies back to sing for CNY 10 days after i touch down on monday. i still do not…
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for derrick
hey! it’s purple color. 🙂
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premium outlets
the day before i fell sick. the premium outlets. walked round and round, Guess, Adidas, Nike, Coach, Ann Taylor, Oakley, Aldo shoes, Crabtree & Evelyn, Sony, L’0ccitane, Fossil, LeSportsac, Calvin Klein, Puma, Nine West & Nautical were the few brands that i prominently remembered. there were a few dozens more. me and my coach buys.. i am so tempted to get the coach trench coat can?! shucks.. i love it and it’s so fitting. but it’s silly cos i won’t get to wear it in sing.. but it’s sucha a pretty thing! *drools* anyway, i went ahead to buy this jacket from calvin klein.. it’s a little too big but…
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maggi noodles
i cooked noodles and had that for dinner for 2 nights. a break from regular gorging. the veggies here lack crunch! 🙁
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lovelies
abercrombie & fitch, love the shorties!
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exercise
i just put myself through 45 mins of brisk walking. out in the cold. was shopping at northgate mall and decided to heck it, save the phone bills (to call aunt) and walk home. keeping in mind what i have gorged for breakfast this morning, i decided to move a little fast and burn a little calories. gosh! it was tough! the terrain’s not like singapore, it’s up slope most of the time and i was panting and desperately catching my breath, lugging along my shopping bags. i just kept telling myself.. walk, walk, walk, walk, walk. i’ll get there eventually. and so, 15mins after northgate mall, i got to…
