"Stories to Tell"

2012-02-06T13:11:00.006+08:00

"Mmmm......",
leaked a soft purr from the depths of my throat...

The enticing aroma, so seductive and incredibly irresistible.

Despite my cautious sips,
fail it did to stop the burning sensations on the tip of my tongue;
Tiny gulps of bittersweet-ness sends a rush of heat through my body,
leaving a moment of warmth, comfort and calmness...

While a shot of clearance kicks in my head triggered a boost of energy,
and the subtle, almost an artificial intoxication envelopes me;
projecting little twinkles from my eyes that slowly shifted themselves gazing upon yours...

"Chocolate, men, coffee - some things are better rich." ~Author Unknown

Today I Like...

2010-01-15T17:45:00.002+08:00

Whenever I read, or see something, or hear something, feel something, anything, that gives me a special feeling. An overwhelming one, a touching one, an inspiring one, or even the sad or angry ones.. well they are strong, so they matter. And at that moment, it feels important. And I'd want to keep them, remember them at least. So I wish I could write about it, jot them down somehow, and keep them to be looked back into, reminisce and feel it again.

So this time around, I am doing it. Maybe not the first time on my blog but it definitely has been a long time.

I was reading Paulo Coelho (yes, I am still not done reading yet.)

And today, I like this:

"...as he was walking down a street, he saw a house of ruins. 'That building is me.' he thought, and at that precise moment, he felt an immense desire to rebuild the house." - (Title: Rebuilding the House) Like the Flowing River by Paulo Coelho

A come back? Or not.

2010-01-15T17:37:00.004+08:00

I have not forgotten about my blog. Nope.

I just stopped writing. Without knowing the reason why.

Even when I had all the time in the world, idle and bored, I do feel like writing, telling something to the world wide virtual space beings out there... sharing something. But then I didn't know what about?
What am I going to write? Are there anything inspiring?

But it's so empty and neglected and cold and lonely lately.

But here I am at work, nothing to do, and it has forced me to write... at least something?

Unwell...

2009-07-12T10:12:00.003+08:00

I'm feeling groggy and tired. Popped some fever medication.

I got up at 7-ish this morning thinking that it was 7 in the evening.....
I know I need more sleep.

But I don't feel like staying home. I wanna get out..

2009-07-01T06:27:00.002+08:00

It felt like I have stumbled and fall too many times of my liking...

Yet, though with struggles, I always bound to stand up again and start anew. With so much love and support, I have no excuse not to and disappointing them who are important to me is the last thing I wanna do in my life.

This time around, I am starting all over again.

With less expectations and pressure I try to apply onto myself, I want to start off like a clean sheet again.

In this new environment of kids and new kind of work (still within my knowledge, skills and capability), I wish to grow more, learn more and definitely give it my best but with much more passion and with a new way of looking at my job.

Today will be my first day of work. (With no sleep TT) BUT I am still gonna give it my all...

P/s: Thank you 'dear' for your support and wishes. <3>

You Are My Sunshine

2009-06-26T01:15:00.008+08:00

It was late when I got up yesterday in the evening.

Since my days are idle now, I got up a few times and checked my idle phone to fine empty messages and phone calls... which only added up to my boredom and I was simply reluctant to get up and feel bored for the rest of the day.

But when I entered my bathroom to freshen up, I heard a little boy but I wasn't not sure which one (since the family who lives next door has four sons), one of them, the cutest one whose about 5 or 6 years old I'm assuming named Brian, was singing...

You are my sunshine,My only sunshine,

You make me happy, When skies are grey,

You never know dear, How much I love you,

Please don't take my sunshine away...

He kept repeating it again and again but kept mixing up the lyrics after that and making up his own words with a mixture of plenty gigglings and laughter with other kids' voices.

:) I can't help but giggle with him while I listen with a grin.

I thank 'him' for making me think of happy things, people I love and especially the person who's in my head the most right now and all that, that brings that smile to my face.

And most of all, to make my day all sunny again after all these unhappy days.

Nothing could tickle my heart and lift it up than to hear a child sing.

And here is 'You Are My Sunshine' by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. (Which doesn't sound so happy as I thought the song should be. Enjoy :))

The other night dear, as I lay sleeping

I dreamed I held you in my arms

But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken

So I hung my head and I cried.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are gray

You'll never know dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

I'll always love you and make you happy,

If you will only say the same.

But if you leave me and love another,

You'll regret it all some day:

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are gray

You'll never know dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

You told me once, dear, you really loved me

And no one else could come between.

But not you've left me and love another;

You have shattered all of my dreams:

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are gray

You'll never know dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

In all my dreams, dear, you seem to leave me

When I awake my poor heart pains.

So when you come back and make me happy

I'll forgive you dear, I'll take all the blame.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are gray

You'll never know dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

Lyndsey Lesh

2009-01-15T13:44:00.004+08:00

Beautiful soft lines and whimsical colours form her illustrations - depicting nostalgia, woolgathering thoughts with a hint of innocence and a twist of the minds.

Loving Lyndsey Lesh's works.

Lusting for EarthLust

2009-01-11T16:57:00.007+08:00

I want these...

EarthLust bottles are made from high quality food grade stainless steel, which is naturally safe unlined... apparrently.

And you know, I don't really care..

I just WAN'T them :D

Oh well, keep dreaming. Most of them are limited editions, not stock bottles and I think they are only available in the US.

Good ol' 'tiny' days

2009-01-07T20:17:00.003+08:00

A friend tagged me this photo on Facebook. And then I found two more friends I was once really close to back then.

Spot me :)

2009-01-07T17:45:00.001+08:00

I dreamt.. of making tomato soup. With cranberries.

And it was suppose to taste real good.

Hmm...

Happy new year everyone.

Tracking strips of dreams

2008-12-12T05:33:00.003+08:00

YAY!!

I am FINALLY going for a REAL holiday trip this coming Sunday! XD okay, it may only be Singapore which I've been before but!! IT's A VACATION for *toot*'s sake!!!

Anyway, I have finally succeeded tuning back my sleeping time. Well... until now TT (looks at the time) but the fact that I am awake in the day makes me feel sleepy and tired all the time??!?! WHYY???!!

Maybe my body is still not adjusted to it yet? BUt it's so hardd.... it makes me wanna sleep all the time and no matter how much I get after I woke up.. I still want moreeeee...!!

But I can feel really tired even when I am about to fall asleep. My whole body will sink... and then my dreams.. oh gosh. I have been dreaming so much that my gf told me that I was talking in my sleeeeppp!! *GASP* And apparently... I even let out a cry! >< I bet I freaked her out (LOL)

But the dreams are so messed up and it makes me feel funny, weird and I find them really interesting XD I can;t really decipher them properly, really... well it's hard to remember them now already. I regret not talking about them here while I remembered. I probably will if I dream later XD well if they are *coughs* decent ones ><>

For now I think I only remember a vague face of some guy ><>

And I think he was wearing this.. um.. not very flattering striped green and black T?? @@ long sleeve I guess? * ARGGHH*

Oh well, my head is hurting now cos this vampire-like "ME" was trying so hard to sleep at night and wake up in the day. Now I shall hit the sack and try to be normal for once.

2008-12-08T06:17:00.003+08:00

Things passed in a blink. Too unexpected and overwhelming that I can't even sit through it properly and decipher them in my mind to blog about it.

I am tired of complaining. Whining. I 'whine' so much that once an ex colleague asked if she should give me cheese to go with it.

I am even sick of myself to talk about how my last attempt in my plans didn't work out. Probably my intention in pursuing that particular job wasn't exactly right. I was desperate for one and needed money. It didn't work out. And I was really sad.

I am currently idle again. And I won''t say I am enjoying it, but I do think I need some time to clear my mind about things. Really, really sit down with myself, go through them, get myself back together and start a fresh. I have been contemplating about this, or get another job since I need $$ desperately too, for my car, for daily expenses. I really hate to ask from my family as I never do. Since most of the time they pay for everything I need. I live with them, eat together. What more can I ask for? So at least if I want to spend on things that I want, I get them myself.

A friend has been staying with me for a week. As she needs me, I stay with her as much as I can. I am not saying that this is getting in my way to do my work but it's delayed and I feel like crap now.

I need to re-organise myself, my things, plans, and life then I could start anew to achieve what I want most.

For now, I'll want to take the time I have to be inspired all over again in writing, in painting (am learning from a very helpful & kind wife/friend of mine) and I really don't want to disappoint her as I have been really late in my submission of works :( I gotta work much harder. And get my room revamp a.s.a.p so I could work more comfortably and blab about it here :) I can't wait!

Looking at my clutter and trash-like room makes me suffocate now TT

Oh, btw. Birthday was over and it was strangely quiet. But all good :) The birthday messages were enough to make me feel on top of the world. Hah.

Thanks buddies.

XOXO

Vampire Obssession

2008-11-30T02:54:00.008+08:00

Stumbled onto this movie with zero idea on what's it about and it turned out, to serendipitously sweep me off my feet. Yes, I was ignorant enough to not know the movie I was gonna watch was the novel I always spot in the bookstores I roam all the time. And they never caught my attention 'cause I didn't know it was about vampires TT or else... Hmm... normally the book covers will do the trick to get me

grabbing them in the 1st place. So... could it be the cover is not attractive enough to my liking? ><>

(p/s: this image above is a wallpaper I found from Google Images so feel free to save it up and start ogling over the sexy vampires!: Emmet, Alice, Edward, Bella, Jasper, Rosalie)

I really love just how they portray the 'vampires' in this movie. It doesn't show all the cliche elements you expect to see in a vampire movie. I don't want to go too detailed about this here since I find this part so fascinating for me since I didn't read the book, so witnessing the characters' appearance this way plays a very important part and reason to why I am so crazy about this movie. Given that the most fascinating part of vampires are simply their characteristics, appearance and whatnot. So I'll leave this awesome part out for you to find it out yourself! XD Well, the story was adapted from a another teenage romance love novel but instead of seeing the fangs, sinking into necks of beautiful woman, bloody and all... it's a pretty subtle blend of cool romance. Which... could be something refreshing? (or maybe I'm just so blinded) A lot of mixed up feelings between two immortal and mortal kind of "Romeo & Juliet" story. (as the reviews and media press comments call it) An indifferent teenager, Isabella Swan who moves to a small rainy town and fell in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen who wants to kill her all the time for lusting for her blood and yet, in love with the 'person' itself at the same time. A little mind blogging isn't it? Oh well, this kind of frustrating complication of emotions and feelings are what we girls love most... no? XD

Okay, second honest confession... I was drooling over this guy. Robert Pattinson whom I later found out that he was also the one who played Cedric in Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire. (the one who died in the end. *correction* the handsome one who died in the end) *dies out of hyperventilation* Argh... it triggered all my fangirl senses back!! And It could be bad thing TT.

So I was talking about me getting hooked, I went to the bookstore and grabbed the 1st book today, "Twilight". In a set of 4, the other 3 were "New Moon", "Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn". And apparently according to Wikipedia, if published, "Midnight Sun" will be a retelling of the first book, from Edward Cullen's point of view. I had the urge and rush to get all four of them! but blessing in this guise, I didn't due to my current financial constraining status TT

Anyway! That's all fangirl enthusiasm release for now... I want to get to my book indulgence a.s.a.p! XD nights y'all!

Tim Burton - Vincent

2008-11-05T02:12:00.001+08:00

One of my fave - Tim Burton.

The Monk and The Fish

2008-11-05T02:06:00.000+08:00

Back to Square One. Fuck the fucked up days. yay.

2008-11-03T09:16:00.004+08:00

Half way through my pack of smokes. I feel more depressing than ever about my current state of looks when I reflected myself (naked face), looking more haggard than ever.

Oh gawd.

Permanent shades that is.

Not to mention killing my lungs and health faster too.

It's back to square one.

Just when I thought I have a whole new thought and change of plans of my life. I see more future and opportunity for my career... and life. I told myself, nevermind the stress, nevermind the tough work of juggling more than TWO things at work, nevermind the physical stress of the long distance drive, despite waking up at 6am every morning at sleeping approx. 5 hours every night... it's okay.

No joke, I began to lose my appetite (don't ask me why). I still feel hungry, yes. But it's so forceful I had to shove food down my throat every meal. It's like a chore. Then I lose concentration at work. I can't work. I can't focus, so I can't write good and perform at my best. It could be... (surprise) stress?

Then I started to lose my mind. I was cheated RM50 on my way to the mall nearby after a lousy day at work, to meet up with a friend who promised to cheer me up that day. I paid a RM100 note (that's what I was left with) for a RM10 fare. I took RM40 of change and left the VERY rude Indian taxi driver's cab.

"That was it. Enough." I told myself. I can't help it but broke down when I spoke to dad on the phone. His words were surprisingly very comforting. "Looks like no matter how much I tell myself I could do this as long as I stay strong, there are things that I really can't get control of... I don't know what I'm doing anymore." He replied, "There are never a time where we could get a 100% control of all situations in life. Things like that happen. I told you, if you can't take it anymore, don't push yourself so hard. Take a deep breath, relax. Okay?"

I felt much better.

So 'he' came. He spotted me, came and greeted the 'me' with a cigg then.

Benn: You look so different.

Manda: (laughs) How different?

Benn: Not the Manda I used to know?

Manda: Hmm? Like how lar??

Benn: Always full of energy.

Manda: :)

Thank god I have friends. Yes, all of you.

You all make my fucked up days all... not so 'fucked up' anymore.

I love you all :)

Then when I feel a little more lightened up, I told him, "Oh well. *shrugs* I'll (try) to look at the bright side? I bought 'this' decision from that asshole taxi driver for RM50. XD"

To leave my job that is. And I did.

Main reasons?

Bah.

Long, complicated, very un-called for story. Save the SHITS here, back to my 'webbed' feet eh, Juno?

So... now what? :3

I bounced back and forth, left to right and back and forth again.. now back to square one.

Jobless... and... lost + a little blue once in a while. Since I got to feed my new 'baby' now. My not so new, 2nd hand Getz. XD

Yup. My very own car ^^ ahh.. I'll snap a picture of it soon and update this entry here. Well I got another new member in the family to feed. Whom will most probably eat more than I do :P Like what Benn says.

Wish me luck with my yet again new start from now? What's gonna happen next? What to do, what to do?

"Life is like a box of chocolates (alright)"

*Back to my long procrastinated writing I promised someone. Sheesh.

How To Cope With Depression

2008-09-12T03:19:00.000+08:00

I want it to rain

2008-08-26T11:44:00.009+08:00

I called it stopped.
Not just once,
Not just twice.
It was repeated from my lips...

Out of breath,
Out of redemption;
Partly helpless,
Partly still... very afraid.

With much disinclination,
From his physical strength,
From his inner desires;
He was much reluctant to let go...

Sadly,
Very sadly,
It wasn't because he wanted me for me;
He just wanted 'it'...
Just then,
Just there.

One of the many seven,
Has almost,
Very nearly,
Over taken me...

The one by the name of 'Lust',
Has graveled me greatly;
I had once again fallen,
To the hands of sin.

I could feel my insides sink,
I could feel the lump in my throat hard to swallow,
I could feel I am stopping something strong,
I could feel the weight I have increased...
To the scathe I have done to myself.

"Drive me home",
Guts spilled;
Uttered words I couldn't forgive my foolishness,
I left the car...
Finally.

Back in my own sanctuary,
Then I felt,
Like I could see,
My heart on the floor...

Covered in red,
Covered in pain;
Still beating...

This time,
I know,
I couldn't tear no more...

I reached for the window,
"I want it to rain",
I said;
Then I rested my soul,
And myself,
On my bed.

Eyes closed,
Thoughts fluctuated.

Then I heard,
Very sudden,
And very heavy patters...

It didn't help in making the sorrows on my face go away,
It didn't help in making the pain inside go away,
It certainly didn't and wouldn't help,
In making the wounds go away...
Ever.

But,
I felt...
A little,
Just a little...
Slightly,
Better...

Anticipation, then Heartache.

2008-07-19T09:51:00.006+08:00

I really love this guy.
Unquestionably talented. Charming. An amazing actor.

It was shocking and upsetting to learn about his death.
And it brought me even more skeptical thoughts and questions to have learned about the tragic ending of his life right after role playing 'The Joker' in "The Dark Knight" - 2008.

To grasp the life of a psycho and dwell in such awful sadism; who feels no fear, who lives his life with no rules.
A 'clown' who casts a smile on faces with his razor wand.

I tried fitting a foot (in this case, I meant by only imagining) into the shoe of this horrifying man, 'The Joker' - as an actor, and for the love of embracing different lives in one body- If it was I, to adopt such a maniacal character, it might be too overwhelming and empowering... I might begin to know 'it' so well or worse, to actually fall in love with the other 'me' so much, even more than I ever knew myself and loved myself so much that I doubt if I could ever retrieve myself from it ever again.

I shivered in disturbance; yet disturbed by the cold loneliness.

I sat back... and then straight up, eyes glued to the glowing screen in the dark hall, along with other audiences, whom were as concentrated in the movie... while clenching my fists and occasionally my teeth with more deep frowns on my forehead...

I watched this demented villain throughout and till the end of the show filled with pain in my heart.

Fear

2008-06-24T05:00:00.003+08:00

The flight's at 0810.

So, that means I have to be there 45 mins before the check-in time closes.
I can't sleep last night. (well, if you consider heading off to bed half an hour before the time that I have to wake up is still called a 'sleep'? or rather... a nap?)

*argh*

I was in borders yesterday, killing my time away in the Gardens Mid Valley since I had no where else to go then and finished a short story from this book of ghost stories which I can't remember the name. By a Singaporean named Andrew Lim. And yes, I was thinking about the story all the time when I closed my eyes and I couldn't sleep TT (stupid me)

So yea, this explains why I have gotten myself ready so early before time and had enough spare to time write on my blog XD *bah*

Wish me a safe and fun trip to Langkawi y'all!
XD tata's~

Sketchy Sketches

2008-06-20T17:29:00.006+08:00

I feel much better today.

Thank you for those who have been wishing and sending me "Get well soon" smses and all XP (now it sounded so serious pulak)

The fever has already subsided since yesterday, but the flu is still bad. Just hoping that the tonsils on my throat won't swell up again.
So I'm glad I managed to sketch something yesterday since it was raining heavily when I woke up so I didn't get to go online. I've been wanting to do that for soo long :)

So here they are, some random simple sketches.
Didn't know what to draw and had nothing specific on my mind. Did what I used to do back in college :P copying.... bah. what else? TT

I know I am no good in drawing using plain imagination. TT
Did the girl first, yes it's unfinished and I decided not to complete it :3
Reference taken from an ad by Chloe, Pedderzine - No.2: Harmony - autumn/winter collection

Oh yea the arms looked funny too. At first it was too long and then they were too skinny I think XD
Yea lar the proportion structure sucks too.. XP So let's focus on their faces instead. XD

Reference taken from magazine, Flaunt | 86 - Before The Fall - Josh Harnett

And yes, this is 'suppose' to be Josh Harnett. XD and this is definitely a 'WIP' (work-in-progress) so I'll definitely finish it, yes. *nods*

Artworks - adjusted lighting and colour on outlines in Photoshop CS2

Mandy & Mandy; Mommy & Strawberries

2008-06-19T21:18:00.023+08:00

To first cut-out all the disappointments and despair of the overall break I've been having... T.T let's not talk about how far and different the results have been from the expected and ruled-out plan.

Not forgetting to mention my loyal friend whom lingered for a good-long-period of time by the name of 'pyrexia' (also known as pyrexia, from the Greek pyretos meaning fire, or a febrile response, from the Latin word febris, meaning fever, and archaically known as ague) - wikipedia a.k.a 'fever'; in short, I was sick. And I still am. Thanks to the tonsils on my throat, the fever kept coming back.

So it has not been very productive this break... but.. oh well, I did manage to visit Cameron Highlands, at least :P

Since it is actually where mom is from, so my aunt, uncle and my two cousin brothers are also there. My eldest cousin brother Draven, was very hospitable the whole time. He brought us out for lunch, dinner and whatnot most of the time... and even introduced us to his girls XD but I only managed to snap photos of only one of them... ><

Aunty was carrying the mini poodle walking up hill in Strawberry Farm where mom and I was waiting for our Strawberry Waffle with Ice Cream.

Mandy: (saw the dog and started shrieking) Eeee!!! SO cuuuuttte!! XD
Mom: Eeee!! Yeaa!! So obedient wan?? (looking at Aunt)
Aunt: Yea.. she is quite the obedient one among the three. (there were 2 more at their home)

And then Aunt handed the dog to cousin brother.

Mandy: Can I carry her?? Will she let me? (looking at Draven)
Draven: Yea, you can. She's fine :)

Cuddling her happily until cousin brother started calling 'her' name...

Draven: Mandy~ Mandy~ Man-man...~

Mandy: (face in horror) Mandy??!!!
Draven: Yea... ??
Mandy: o_O ... that would be my nameee~~~!!

And then everybody laughed.
Ha - ha.

Mandy & Mandy

She was seriously using trying all her might to escape from me. Guess she didn't feel the 'connection' for sharing the same name like I did ><>

The yummy but a little oh-too-sweet Strawberry Waffle with Ice Cream :3

Mommy + Strawberry

Mandy + Strawberry

Hills of the Tea Plantation

Mandy enjoying her windy ride. Apparently she loves it...

Sooo much that if Aunt weren't there to hold on tight to her legs she would've performed a pretty good flying-dawg-off-the-tea-farm-hills and come rolling down.
*sarcastic hand-claps*

Mom, Me, Mandy & Aunt. (she just wouldn't look at the cam. *hmph*)

And this rather silly pic of me is taken by mom when she saw me doing yet another silly expression over the cooling environment which really made me very reluctant to move an inch out of my bed and blanket... not to even mention going into the shower TT

Oh well, overall it was a very pleasant trip. I love the weather so much I was a little reluctant to leave for the scorching hot KL. *sigh* but look at the bright side! Honestly, too much of the lovely weather over there... might only end up making me wanna eat more and MORE and more... and stay in bed allll day... so... maybe not that of a good idea after all :P

Ahh! 11 more days and I'm back to work! T.T

*wish me more luck? I'll need it*

Message to Kitty: Bittersweet

2008-06-02T02:45:00.004+08:00

Hey Kitty,

It's wonderful to know that you're here again.

It's been so long. But you know you're never forgotten.
Good to know that the connection is still there. The feeling, the effects, inner-transformation, an impossibly believable manifestation from an imagination.

But it's strange how satisfying and melancholic it feels at the same time.

So how long will you stay this time around?
Will you be gone for long after you leave again? Or will you be coming once in a while when I think of you most? Or.. will you be staying for good?
But it won't be a good idea, would it?

Manda.

2008-05-31T16:16:00.006+08:00

I cannot believe it.

I am really, officially on a One Whole Month's Break! XD

What am I gonna do?! Where am I gonna go?! I have so many things speeding and flashing through my mind but just so do I have that much time and money to do all of them? Well maybe not... but still it's a good opportunity and well deserving treat after all that stress from studies and work before I head back to more to come right? :P

Wish me luck! (and pray that I won't become broke and depressed again after over-spending in this unpaid month ><) *both fingers crossed*

My Unbelievably Believable To-do List (Hopeful)

Trip/ Travel/ Soul Searching
Take lotsa pics, write down what I see/ feel & experience on my 'Travel Journal"
Write stories - own collection (help from Ciaee's illustrations? Collaboration?)
Cooking & baking!
Handicrafts & DIYs for friends and folks
Paint/ draw/ design
Solo shopping/ pampering
Spring clean room & closet!
Tune body clock and healthy living patterns
Hit the gym already!
Bring Kei Kei for a day out (my student)
Finish my books & novels =_=
Bring Julius for walks more often! ><

The Worst City Names in the World

2008-05-28T00:03:00.007+08:00

*lol*

Alright, maybe it's a little surprising to see 'this' appearing in my blog... but hey, I stumbled onto this when I was browsing for city names by accident and it's just freakin' hilarious! And I just got to share with everyone right?

They are the worst city names existing in the world. I don't know if they still do now, but oh well, who cares?! As long as they make me laugh! XD

You HAVE to check this out. It'll make your day. I promise.
Enjoy! XD

1) Cockburn, Western Australia

Although this name is often pronounced "Coburn" by those who stand to lose from its awfulness, who actually reads that when they see this word? Oh, how it burns.

2) Twatt, Orkney, Shetland Islands, Scotland

The Shetland Islands, pronounced "Shitland Islands" by the locals. Oh the pride...

3) Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapok-
aiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand

Locals call this hill in Hawke's Bay "Taumata" because... Well. Just because.

4) Muff, Ireland

They have a town called Muff. Har har har.

5) Looneyville, Texas, United States

Little Looneyville was named for storekeeper John Looney in the early 1870s. But who gives a shit. This is a hilarious name for a town in the state that brought us Dallas, the Bush Twins and Waco. How awkward must that be when you go to college? "Hey guys, my name's Johnny and I'm from Looneyville!"

6) Titty Hill, Sussex, England

Falling squarely into the extensive Stupid Place Names From England category, Titty Hill is probably located just north of...

7) Thong, Kent, England

Which actually is south-east of...

8) Gravesend, Kent, England

Oh, come on, England. Graves End? What a nasty, depressing little name. You could have at least gone all the way with this one and called it Corpse Feet.

9) Wetwang, Yorkshire... yep! England again!

Okay, so I'll cut England some slack. It's an old country. You know, if the United States is Google, then England is IBM. Their country is older than freakin dirt. They can't be blamed for having names that sound funny in 2007. But this is kind of ridiculous. Wetwang? I'm surprised they don't have towns called Squishy Vagina or Infected Scrotum.

10) Spread Eagle, Wisconsin

If I were mayor of Spread Eagle, I'd be making diplomatic advances towards the city leaders over in Wetwang to form a Sister-City relationship. Or maybe more of a Platonic-Friends-City relationship. After that, we'd just take thing slow and see what happened.

11) Bald Knob, Arkansas, United States

Well, I guess it's better than Hairy Knob. I assume England already has that one covered.

12) Cockup, Cumbria, England

Cumbria is a county in the very north-west of England. What the backwoods of Alabama are to America is what Cumbria is to Britain. They talk funny up there. Thus, it isn't thoroughly surprising that they have a town called Cockup. What do you call someone from this place? A Cockupper? Cockupeleite? Cockuppian? Cockupican? I suppose it's mildly better than Wetwangger.

13) Whiskey Dick Mountain, Washington State, United States

As hard as America tries, it can't compete with Britain's high standards. This was a good effort, though. Well done, Washington.

14) Hookersville, West Virginia

Undoubtedly named before "hooker" meant "prostitute who picks men up on street corners," Hookersville combines two crimes of place-naming. One, a dirty sounding adjective (they couldn't have chosen "Pleasant"? "Sunny"? "Happy"?) And two, they added "ville" to the end of the town's name. Affixing "ville" to the end of a town's name is like dressing your silly little dog in a cardigan and letting him carry his leash around in his mouth. It just makes the poor animal look stupid.

15) Hell, Michigan, United States

The people in this town at least seem to have a good sense of humor about their home's unfortunate name. Although, I'm sure there's some midwestern idiots in Hell who get all offended and defensive when the town shows up on lists like this. I'm looking forward to reading their insightful emails and comments.

16) Toad Suck, Arkansas, United States

So that's what they do down in the big AR.

17) Middelfart, Denmark

I guess it's not so funny to them, but how do we know that "Seattle" doesn't mean "Big Fat Stinking Turd" in Danish? That's right, we don't. And it probably does.

18) Horneytown, North Carolina, United States

Its proximity to Hookersville, West Virginia is no coincidence. I also assume that, like Hookersville, the naming of Horneytown took place before "horney" meant "aching for a hot piece of ass" with an extra "e". But I'm starting to wonder why, pride and tradition aside, the townspeople in these little places never saw it fit to change their homes' names? Do they enjoy being ridiculed by the entire English-speaking world?

19) Shitterton, Dorset, England

I wonder if they bleep out the first part of Shitterton's name if it's mentioned on the Disney Channel?

20) Disappointment, Kentucky, United States

Le sigh. Never mind. You live in a small town in Kentucky. At least it was appropriately named.

21) Fucking, Austria

The idiots who live in Fucking, Austria had a vote in 2004 to determine whether or not they should change the town's name, and you know what they did? They voted against it, preferring instead to put up with international ridicule, numerous stolen road-signs and horrific Google results.

22) Last but not least: Whakapapa

Why is this the worst place name in the world? In Maori, the native language of New Zealand, the "wh" sound is pronounced "f". Say it aloud in your office and see what happens.

p/s: Ooh guess what?? There's more!

My Way by Jidi

2008-05-26T14:49:00.008+08:00

Jammy, my colleague brought this beautiful comic titled "My Way" by Jidi to work today.
I was really amazed.

'Beautiful' is just not enough to describe this full coloured, more like a very illustrative storybook rather than a comic to me.

I was once again in love when I laid my eyes on this pretty colours and such unique looking characters, chipping in a little melancholy. But... I regrettably announce, that this is another wonderful masterpiece by an illustrator from China. In other words, it is written in chinese... and to make that even clearer... it means I couldn't read it. *cries out loud*

I could only tell that it is a story about a magician. (as far as I can guess).

And I suppose this would be another illustration by her, non-related to this comic. There are some I found even way better than this image I found online (from the book). Equally beautiful that is.
p/s:
1) Looking up on this artist and this work was how I got stumbled upon Jimmy Liao as well. (refer to previous post and do check out the video please? ><)
2) Please forgive me on the weird spacing and layout of the images. (blogspot has never liked me in the beginning *sobs*)

The Fish With A Smile

2008-05-26T11:26:00.003+08:00

Although I did not understand a word from it, it made me teary-eyed.

Such pure and sincere illustrations show innocence and feelings clearly. It's moving and beautiful both the art and the message. It simply wakens the inner child in us, triggering our emotions. Other than being close enough to bring me tears, it painted a smile on my face.

And so, I found myself another favourite illustrator, Jimmy Liao.

Moody Monday

2008-05-26T08:57:00.004+08:00

Like every weekday morning, a drowsy, grouchy, lazy wake-up from a less than 6 hours sleep.

Especially being Monday, I ought to follow my routine of tapping on the 'power' button on the radio, in hopes of letting the wacky pair (morning crew) to cheer up my morning...

I fell back on my bed, listening to the tune being played, and my heart wrenched. Without an apparent reason.
I curled up even more on my snuggly bed, comforting me warmly in this cooling temperature in my sanctuary, I felt even more dispirited.

With the heaviest of disinclination, I got up... switched on my pc at 8:45 am Monday morning (45 mins before being late at work), and wrote this.

Here 'I' go again.

2008-04-30T08:07:00.013+08:00

Good morning 'World'.

I have broken my sleeping record. About 20 hours straight the night before. And no sleep at all last night. XD

Looks like I am returning to the 'Freak-Manda' back in college days battling in between assignments and life. Heh. Not that I'm saying this is a good thing... but, I feel more like myself. Rather than the routine-paced-robotic-figure waking up at the same time every morning, go to work, lunch, long hours at work, dinner, then even longer hours, and sometimes slot in supper AND some more hours then only head home. This kinda life only suffocates me in no time. But again, I know, life is but a routine after all. I can't be running and flying around astray forever no matter how much I would love to. There is one day that I have to learn how to grow these legs and land. But meanwhile, it's still too soon to the find the right ground to land if I don't be a freak to roam around and search for it first, no? XD So let's just 'fly' for now!

These rebellious behaviours give me a sense of freedom. At least I am breaking the structures and rules again. Strangely, only these kinda living patterns give me inspiration. Really. That is why I am writing now after all that while.Well, these kinda impulsive and undisciplined acts happen for a reason. Like... I am troubled? Very likely. So I am going to make an important decision today. And that will break into some freedom for me. I think I deserve a break before I pump-up my power and continue my road ahead, no? I haven't really gotten a proper well-deserved holiday since I finished my hell-college days, I have jumped straight to hell-reality-working-world.

Graduation Ceremony on the 26th April 2008, last Saturday was pretty awesome ^^ followed by a crazy After Party at Bar Celona, Sunway Pyramid 2. It was great to see the wacko fellow design mates again and then go wild after all the hell-days in college. The ceremony itself was... well.. how should I say this, as usual... fun but kinda stupid XD it's just typical The One Academy style of everything. With the Giant Plush Teddy Bear (our Principal) with shattered English unprepared speech, the funny song they picked when we went up to receive our scrolls which made my worries of tripping while going up and down the steps worse (it was every girls worry and fear!) and just like how the 'this guy' would direct us to take the group photographs on stage saying "Give more space to the others. COMPRESS more" .... ?!?!?!? (Compress??)

Overall, it was memorable and I had fun =D

That's a picture of Graduate-Teddy & Porky-bun 'Manda at The One Academy's Graduation Ceremony at Sheraton Subang, 26th April 2008. More pictures to come on the next entry.

And now I gotta get ready for work. =) Wish me luck!

This Penang Trip

2008-03-06T19:20:00.007+08:00

So it was 4 days after Christmas. Now that I remember, seeing the date on the edited pink tortoise picture(for this is an unforgivable LATE post). It was another cannot-afford-anywhere-further-but-we-still-need-a-holiday trip, to Penang. So since there's nothing much other than the non-exciting slithering reptilians in a temple, the sleeping buddha, the bridge? and more temples... there is of course (the best of all things in Penang) -> F O O D.

But honestly... there really isn't much to say about them other then muttering "good, good. very nice." while spitting bits of food from my mouth when eating the famous kuey teow, laksa, cendol, (you name it). There is something more, something better and unforgettable about this trip.

Dad's friend from Penang, Uncle Tony met up with us (my family and I). Brought us around for the best Hou Jien (fried oyster) and what not. And then, he mentioned about having 3 kids. 2 girls and a boy. 3, 4 and 5. "Do-Re-Mi" he said. I don't dislike kids. Not anymore at least. I have grown to love them, especially after I started tutoring. But I still don't fancy 'every' kid. You just can't. Trust me. But then he said to me with utmost assurance in his tone, Uncle Tony, "I am sure you will love them".
And I did. We all did.

2 beautiful girls, Francesca, Eveanna (not sure how to spell her name) Geez, why didn't i ask her? stupid. And Clarence (the little one)

This is Francesca. The eldest, sweet, very obedient, a very good girl. (above)
And Eveanna, (below)

And that will be Clarence. (above)

Absolutely unforgettable.

Rewind: B'day & X'mas 2007

2008-01-21T21:37:00.000+08:00

Things just came and gone like a 'swish' and then a 'swoosh' altogether. So speedy I could hardly catch up. I turned 21. I have graduated. Christmas and New Year is over too. And now I am just dumping my pics everywhere in this entry for this one whole section of 2007. (before we move on that is)
Oh yea. And not forgetting my Penang trip towards the very end of last year. (this would be on the next entry)
=) enjoy.

I had my my 21st bash at home. Most of my dear friends from everywhere possible came.. It was quite a blast. Despite the tiny bit feeling of embarrassment for doing the old skool birthday song, and food as the 'main' thing of the whole party.

Zmun & I. Mian Yee & I.

Jenn & I.

Juno, Jeff & I.

And now the presents..

When they were still all in bags..

And here are some of the lovely gifts... These I took in the morning.. like 8 or 9 am. After coming back from BarFlam at Sunway and the yumcha & supper sessions. I was still awake after the long night. So long yet so quick it has passed. There were these really sweet deliciously smelling Strawberry and Cranberry bath set from Body Shop. A feminine, fresh and sweet L'Occitane Eu De Toilette. And finally... my long waited Black XS Paco Rabanne perfume!! It has this wild, mysterious yet sexy and a hint of deep dark sweetness scent. Omg, I just can't stop smelling myself with all these fragance on me! And then I wondered.. what's with all these perfume and body soaps for me now? Do I smell THAT BAD that I need them so desperately in these amount? -_-" *hmph*

On the way home from BarFlam. Canice & I.

And then the very next day, It was time to bid farewell to Azeem once again. He came all the way to KL from Sabah to attend my big day! *hugs* Not only that.. He brought me this friend.. In a slightly crumpled box who fled with him on the plane.. Who's dark.. Has HUGE red eyes..

(I really couldn't help but take more and more peeps before I finally couldn't resist and.. opened it.)

It's Charco! A DooDoll! He's under my horoscope, Sagittarius that has almost very compatible attributes that I do! *lol* He looks utterly, blur+adorable.

Thanks to Azeem once again. Lots of love, silly u! ^^

My xmas was quiet..chilly and memorable =) *nudges Omar* This one is one of the magnificent fairie trees in Mid Valley. After some effects from my phone that is. Looks even dreamier to me now. Love it.

My Lair.

2007-07-06T18:18:00.000+08:00

Last term in our 'creative & marketing' class, we were told to write about our room but in a none descriptive way. "Tell it like how you would a story", Rico said. So here is mine..

This crack on the door, tells a story of a rebellious person behind it. While the angry note saying "KNOCK!!!" shouts at you. Thus the ambiance upon entering is far from what you might had in mind. The most important asset, is strangely a double-decker that only accommodates one. Frustratingly, it never fails to create another bump on the head. This, a closet-sized room had often been suspected to be the cause of her 'dwarf-height'. Nevertheless, she never gave in to trade for a larger, more spacious room. When the curtains are down, the walls are cool, it feels like heaven to sleep in.
To recall, it's been a while since the curtains were up. The last time, it was the existence of a feline mother-and-child right outside the window. It brought a whole new life to this room. It was a story of its own to bring smiles on the face of this girl living next to them. She watched and waited everyday and sometimes even night. Hoping to be small and invisible enough to not catch their sight. Sadly the kitten did not last long enough to widen her smile. Nevertheless, this tiny space had compiled tears, laughter and secrets that reflects more than anything about her inside-out.

'Angel of my god, My gurdian dear,
To whom gods love entrusts me here,
Ever this night be at my side,
To light and guard, To rule and guide.
Amen.'

A little prayer someone once taught me.

Prints on my comforter. If you 'get' it =)

Oh, and this.. if you see what I see ^^ *lol*

Expired - Part 1(Redang)

2007-07-05T16:18:00.000+08:00

It's a pity if I am not going to share my last term break's lovely holidays and trips after those hectic workloads (though nothing compared to this term) oh well, but those trips were wonderful and satisfying, not posting up the pretty/'stupid-looking faces' (that's me) pictures (at least) would be really really sad. ^^ So here it is..
*note: yes, this is pretty outdated but who cares? XD

Pulau Redang - 2/5/2007

While waiting for the 'very bumpy' boat. Pui Yee, Pei Chyi & I.

Up and there I go!
The boat ride from the jetty to the island was incredibly, unbelievable bumpy and actually got me really excited and I was actually enjoying it XD it was FUN! It bumps, and jumps and almost flying in the air bumping on the surface of the sea and waves. Not forgetting occasionally we would get splashes of salty sea water all over our faces! *lol* I guess the others were getting really sea sick but I think I choose this over a roller-coaster ride. XD

Once we arrived, we cannot resist not strolling along the beach can we? Accompanied by the strong wind. All giggling and splashing. ^^

Mood Amplify

2007-05-17T23:45:00.003+08:00

*Listening to: Untitled #8 - Sigur Ros

I dress according to my moods. Unlike what people would advise me to, I dress down when I feel gloomy. I don't care if I appear sloppy. I choose darker colours and those that I feel most comfortable with. Sometimes the outfit I pick at the moment, I wish I could just camouflage with it. Or perhaps, something that makes me invisible once I wear it. When I am happy, I go for brighter colours? or maybe something that flatter me most? or favourites? or I would just about do anything to make myself look good cos I feel good. I wanna feel and look pretty when I feel great.

*Listening to: Glosoli - Sigur Ros

I listen to music according to my moods. I pick sad and depressing songs when I feel broken. I listen to emo/louder songs with stronger faster beats when I am angry. I like Chill-Outs and Lounge when I work on my assignments and projects. It gives the flow and calm me down from panick-ing too much. De-stress a lil'. *heh*

Oh yeah, I just noticed that I even choose the colours for my text everytime I blog an entry according to my mood too XD *lol*

But I notice I write more when I am down, clouded and lost. Which is good I presume. A therapy to de-stress as well. To let out the 'things' which are troubling me. It feels good after that. I read blogs from my friends talking about their trips from vacations, special memorable occasions and such.. it's really lovely =) and I admire them (not that they have such moments and I don't) but I meant, for spending time effort and enough thought to create something to remember that special moment and generous enough to share the happiness, technically, globally online. With friends, family and practically everybody who reads them.
Then, I often been asked why I am not updating my blog (okay, that question is understandble) and they asked why don't I blog about my trip from somewhere somewhere and all? Well.. (aside from the cause of the lazy-bugs biting my fat ass) sometimes I wonder, what is the main reason I am blogging anyway? To share my thoughts and opinions on matters that matters? To rant, complain and just shout at the screen (through typing)? Or to report about my life? What I do, what I like, what I don't, what happened, what I want, how I feel?? It's like exposing myself to the world?? Is that what I want? Normally in the end we would just shrug it away and forget about in a second. I would.

*Listening to: Into the Ocean - Blue October

But don't get me wrong though, I am not going against anything here of course =) it's great sharing what we have and all. I personally LOVE sharing. Believe me. Really. I basically don't mind sharing stuff about myself. Unless they would bring trouble in the end, of course. *sigh* Which is always unpredictable, no?

*Listening to: 18th Floor Balcony - Blue October

So, I most likely would, share stuff about my Bukit Tinggi trip here with pictures and all like how everyone would XD

*Listening to: Tonight - Martin Grech

**Latest Obsession: Martin Grech [ Open Heart Zoo]

#My friend Wei Han called me a Music Hub for sharing with him my food-for-my-soul daily supplies from time to time XD and I simply love that term. *haha* XD

*Listening to: Hoppipolla - Sigur Ros

I YEARN

I've had a strong yearning for something all of a sudden. Something non-existence, something un-reachable. Something far-far away.

This may sound crazy. Although it has brought me much pain and sorrows, it has been there for sooo long. And it was part of me. It was 'me'.

I miss Kittyfish.
Alot.
If Shadow is listening, I hope you're doing well.
Wherever you are.
Kittyfish is there with you, I know.
Hold her close. Don't wander too far.
To Both of you.

My Rising Sun

2007-05-17T15:38:00.001+08:00

*Listening to: Only Hope - Switchfoot

I love to write.

Why am I not writing anymore lately?

I think, I care too much about what people would think, what would they 'know' or perceive from what I write that, I may not want it to be perceived as such? Then I felt as if I am not being true to myself. I want to write what I want. What I feel. I have slowly lost that 'side' of me. I feel sad. I want it back. Maybe minues the gloomy part, but I want that sensitive, compassionate and always craving for new inspiration Amanda.

There was a day just like any other, only this time, there was a sun. Rising in between my clouds in my sky. It was beautiful, it was uplifting. It was great to see light and feel warmness again. I guess I have longed for it so much that I ran towards it too soon. I must have got myself burnt.

And then I wonder..

If I really want a sun in my sky every single day? I don't dislike the rain. In fact I loved it more than anything. Sun is good when you feel cold. When you feel lost and you want some light. But without the rain and the clouds once in a while, I would never be able to cherish the sun as much. Now I miss the rain.

Soon I let go of the sun. And I leave it to the rainbow, breeze, birds and the bees. If it shall come again, it will. I won't run this time. I would love the rain, the sun, the clouds, storm, birds and bees all the same. What comes naturally, is what I want most.

(note: ignore whatever you've have read if you don't understand a thing. you may find it really ridiculous and lame. i just typed what came into my mind =) )

Redang, 03/05/2007, sunrise, at awe.

A Slot Missing.

2007-03-06T23:17:00.001+08:00

I've wanted to blog a few entries some time back. Was getting annoyed why couldn't I upload any pictures so I decided to just screw it and forget about blogging. But then I've always had this urge to share.. or maybe to "open up" just because I am sick of keeping it all inside me and the risk the chances of exploding my head when I am crossing the street one day.. Well, okay.. so this "pretty saviour" came to my rescue.. a few hours ago.. If it makes u happy -_-" and so here they are ^^ new pics of my new hair (not so nice now) and taken with my new phone! Finally! (applause).

This were taken..*hmm*(thinks) on 4th March. A night before I need to hand in my logo sketches for my Corporate Identity class. Was terribly tired after staying up without sleep for many nights. To be seen in pictures STILL in this condition.. I am amazing! XD

Oh well.. Almost. XP

And then it was CNY days before that..
So this oinks were at the corner tables watching "us" gamble most of the time..

And "THESE" oinks.. were busy cam-whoring with my new Nokia 5300 XD ok lar. Just ME! *hmph*

Well.. Many things "seemed" to have happened". But not in the most oblivious way. Even I sub-conciously let it pass me by and tell myself that I hv NOT notice that. Which, seems very contradicting, no? I have thought.. I have been happier lately after I have lifted something off my shoulders and moved on. And then things around me keep progressing at their on pace and then.. I felt.. Left out. Left behind. And thought.. Shit. Now, I'm envious. Why? Have I been spending THAT much time on something that I had all my hopes, strength and even my heart in and realized that in the end.. I am left with nothing?

So what was that all about? Dream?? I wish! Then it means I have only used a few hours to result to this amount of dissapoinment and NOT crushing my hopes and in the end be reminded that I have to go on and start all over again with new BLANK hopes and whatever has happened, was all only in your head darling Amanda. It's time to wake up.

This may sound stupid and I might just get things like "It's okay, the sad times will soon pass and then will soon be over and u'll be happy again." "You will get what you want someday."
Someday.
It's all about hopes isn't it? BAH.
It's alright to sleep this over and look at the glaring sun the next morning. It's alright. Yup. Of course. But once in a while.. It will just *PANG* and then I will *OW* be reminded. So it is now a walking smiling human being beaming at u in the morning when she sees you but she has this empty slot in her heart. Pretty cool eh? ^^

Just maybe.. IF now I actually try the REVERSE. If I stop hoping. And actually totally give this up.. It will come to me eventually? Well, things always come to you when u least expect of them right? Haha.
-_-" I am contradicting myself again. (Am I not FREAKIN, sub-conciously HOPING already when I said that??!!) ARGH.

I have wasted much time again. CNY is over. It is now March, quarter of 2007 gone. Am turning 21 this year. Am having a stiff-neck now and I'm using "Yoko-yoko".

I am still the same. Pretty much. I still work till late nights... Okay let me re-phrase that. I STILL start working only at late nights. And now instead of taking light naps or (power-naps) which is Juno's favourite source of joke-making *, I now take.. *drum rolls* C O F F E E ! Surprise. Well, I did not mention anything about "IMPROVEMENTS" did I?? XD At least I am getting my work done!

And guess what?? Now it is time to do that! 1:53 am! Perfect! XD

*waves Goodnight* =)

p/s: Here I confess, I REALLY love you people who REALLY read my blog. *hugs*

Rant. Rant. RANT.

2007-03-04T08:33:00.000+08:00

I have been downloading this anime for almost a month. It was completed hours ago. I watched like 15 mins of it then I offed it 'cause I was busy. Then I was trying to do some "housekeeping" on my comp transfering the files (during the process bla bla..) I didn't know how it happened but to cut it SHORT, ... I f**kn deleted 14 episodes out of 30!!
*pulls hair out of scalp*

Yes. Hooray.

ThEnd.

Simply Lovely B'day ^^

2006-12-11T17:42:00.000+08:00

Note: I've editted this post numerous times because blogspot HATES me. It wont stop messing up the font size. STILL, they are screwed up as u will see. It's awful, yes. So this entry, is pretty outdated. I apologize. Since no one really reads them anyway. XP

I had my birthday celebrated having bashes almost every single year XP. Inviting friends and getting loads and loads of birthday presents. I am grown up XP, so I decided to make it discreet this year, (yea, only this year *bluek*) due other circumstances too of course, budget wise, assignment wise ><>

But that's not just it, I have been changing my sim card quite frequently because my post-paid number has been barred that time and I had to get a new pre-paid number for emergency, so I wanted to swicth my number that night to the permanent one so that my friends could reach me and wish me happy birthday by 12am but... T.T only that night, i discovered that I've lost it... T.T must be when I was changing it previously then I dropped it T.T but of all DAYS!!! T.T it has to be THAT night T.T

So now, you know why I called it quiet T.T I didn't even get a single message or call T.T (okay maybe I did XP from those few who has my new number la >< after all... I had caring close friends to keep me company and make sure that I wont be alone that night XD so I had Derek accompanying me for a drink and a tour to his beautiful house at Gita Bayu.

These are pics of his Koi Pond. It was really lovely!! XD I loved it. A really comfy place to hang out ^ ^

Note: These pics weren't taken that night. Just took some from him to show here ^^ and we don't really have a pic taken to gether so here is just a glimpse of him (on the left, 2nd pic). heh.

And since there was nothing much to do... he was showing me stuff on his computer and ended up watching clips of David Blaine and Cyril *lol*

So here are some clips from his scary magic tricks then sends me goosebumps whener I watch them... >.<>

Nothing much on that night really but yet, I had fun too... I was pretty excited when he was touring me around his neghbourhood showing me thos impressive houses XD it was really nice... since I always have this fetish for houses... XP So here I thank him again for being an absolutely helpful and caring friend that promises to be by my side whenever I am down ^^ *hugs* Thk u Derek (or I prefer to call him Siong Seng since primary days *lol*) I owe u a BUNCH!
And the next day.. was the actual day XD I spent it with darling Ciaee but we enjoyed ourselves so much that we forgot to take any pics of it T.T *shoots self* T.T

But I'll still like to share here that I really enjoyed the Japanese meal we had at Sakae Sushi at The Curve, Damansara. ^^ The place was pleasant and since it was my big day we "clicked" watever we wanted or FELT like eating (since we had to place our orders through the flat screen computers at every table XD) and ended up to a RM 90+ meal for two of us *lol* but it was all worth it and no regrets la XD we enjoyed it very much XD

Later in the night, Ciaee left home earlier and I joined my family (we went there in a car wiv Ciaee) and we watched Deja Vu midnight show ^^

A smart, intelligent movie. ^^ liked it.

Over all it was a simple and fun birthday ^^ but then soon, I started to feel that something was missing still T.T because after all it doesn't seem complete without at least a cake or a wrapped up prezzie... T.T and later i got two of my crazee girl friends to give me a belated celebration XD and guess what... after a few times of debating and complating, we decided to have it at "Steven's Corner"!!! XD XD XD yes, it is a Mamak Stall (but a famous mamak restaurant la actually XD in OUG)

And so we did...

The little cake they bought for me from "Bee's" XD it was DELICIOUS! Cute and most of all, I LOVE the message!! *LOL* >> "Happy Birthday Lil' BITCH" XD thx bitches! XD

So, since it was only a mamak celebration, I told the cuckoo girls that I don't care and I want the Mamak Crew to sing me Happy Birthday like TGIF (since it didn't work out as it was planned) and so they did XD

Debbie & I

Leena the blur & I XD

Me with the "Happy Birthday" sign from the cake XD (was on happy yappy mood mar XD)

Me biting the strawberry from the cake~ XD

They made this Fella sang and the rest of his mamak friends and then made everybody from other tables clap for when i blew the candles XD

This was the dude who was suppose to be incharge in the whole crew singing thingy... so he was asking, "U, wat name??!" At first I replied spontaneously since I was so used to it already so I said, "Amanda". He tried a few times and got it. Then my friends were looking at me this way -> o_O??!!! Then I figured, >< *Oops!* (Tze okay, okay.. So I told him, "NO, NO! It's 'Tze'. Not Amanda.Tze" and then... He was struggling really, a couple of times to get it right. he kept going "Jee?" "No, TZE! as in (Zee)" "JEE??!" "NO!! ZEE!!!" "ZEE!!!" he said. "YES!" *phew* and then when they were singing... T.T

Me about to blow the cake when the mamak crew was singing their "OUT" version of Happy Birthday song *lol*

it went >> "Happy Birthday to YOU--oo--ooo~, Happy Birthday to you--ooo--oo~, Happy Birthday to Dee--ar-jee-ar--zee--ee--eeee---~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU--OOO--OOOO!!!" T.T T.T T.T

It was nevertherless a simple yet wonderful birthday. I had alot of fun and loved every bit of it. Yes, even the mis-pronouncing of my name, the tour around the rich's neighbourhood, nice movie wiv family ^^ to a simple Japanese lunch wiv the mad girl *lol* simply lovely. One of the most different yet memorable birthday I ever had XD

And here's a pic of Julius XD just for fun. Took this after coming home that night. He is now adorably handsome & clean XD U'll normally find him dozing off next to mom in her room. XD

Cheers. ^^

Rain

2006-11-05T19:19:00.000+08:00

Pitter Patter

As a crease of light slowly seeps in,
From the darkness of slumber;
And a few blinks to clear my mind,
A soothing pitter patter whispered in my ear.

Kittyfish Awaits.

2006-09-25T15:58:00.000+08:00

Paint Me

Paint me with your fingers,
So our passion lingers.

Trace my every outline,
With our love so divine.

Never will I forget,
The very sweet moments we had;
No matter how many days shall they pass by,
I'll miss and love, Till the day I die.

Signboard

2006-09-07T22:32:00.000+08:00

A pic that my friend took when he went for a trip to visit his relative in Singapore. A pretty good photographer he is =). Has a site displaying his great works. And since he likes sharing it with me.. here is one that he showed me along with a few of others. But I really like this because.. I just wonder.. If the cattle and horses there do read? XP

Aside of that, I simply like the overall too. Mostly, the shade of the colours.

Enjoy. =)

Slumberless Inspiration

2006-08-31T05:53:00.000+08:00

"I Do... I Really Did"

The chimes of the wedding bells,
Seemed so near;
The cheering crowd,
Seemed so familiar.

It was like yesterday I felt so bold,
It was like yesterday I felt so sure;
Here I waited,
As we promised.

Once the sun sets,
You said you'll be here;
Once the sun sets,
I ran here.

This empty house you pointed,
This very room we decided;
This dress I chose to be in when I escaped,
This dress, is the dress I chose to say "I Do" to you.

Where are you?
Where were you?
Just a letter saying "I'll be late",
Even the bird who delievered is gone and dead.

I waited,
I am still waiting.

In this empty house you pointed,
This very room we decided;
This dress I chose to be in when I escaped,
This dress, is the dress I chose to say "I Do" to you.

Poem inspired by this beautiful piece of artwork by Blackeri, originally named >> Love.
Do view it, or else you may not know what the hell am i saying.. thnk u.. =)

I couldn't sleep. It has been nights. It has been insane. At first, I wouldn't sleep until I see light from the window... until the sun rises. Now, I don't sleep at all... -_-" Back to how it used to be like when term starts again. It's crazy. I don't know what's wrong with me. Not that I don't want to sleep, I'm freaking tired. Not feeling too well even, but i just cant. Insomnia? Perhaps. It has been there for ages then.

So i browsed DA (Deviantart). After some silly website games. They could be quite fun... (They are safe Rufus dear, if u're reading this. don't worry k? *muax*) So, one of my favourite digital painter, Blackeri has a new submission. Her paintings are always great and mostly has a story behind them. My favourite would be her series of "The Seven Deadly Sins". Do check em out. But her new one, "Love", is very intriguing... Especially when she herself skipped the aprt of explaining it ^^ That makes it really fun to use your imagination to sum tings up, have your interpretation, your own story. Lovely. Loved it.

But honestly, that piece i wrote... I wouldn't really call it complete. It's not even finalised. It's a spontaneous piece of rough imagination and idea of it. If only one day, i would have better patience in sitting down and refining, sharpening the words nicely and resubmit it. I wonder why don't i have the patient to write like that anymore. sigh. Disappointing. Eventhough "Kay" always askes me why am i not writing lately and all.. it's quite sad. *hits own head* X3

Angry Kitten XD

2006-08-27T15:31:00.001+08:00

This is one awesome shit!! Check this out people!! XD XD
>> Kitten is Angry

*Don't U Dare Trigger The Kitty Kat!!*
bwahaha...

Incomplete

2006-08-24T12:03:00.000+08:00

Roots of Our Minds

Girl: A pre-teeen girl with a lost and fractured mind due to her disturbed life. Realistically OR not , whether it's just simply how she feels about life, is what made her what she is. Strange, is an understatement for Kittyfish.

White Giant Doll: A creation, "mould" from what Shadow and Kittyfish has pictured and painted in mind. Objective; to bring Shadow, physically alive just to live again... for love, for Kittyfish.

Black-Lined Figure (far right): Shadow. A black void. A wandering soul not being able to rest in peace from the cause if being only a step away from ending its life. Emotionally, spiritually saved by Kittyfish. Also believed to be a fragment of Kittyfish's imagination.

*In both ways, Kittyfish saved Shadow from totally disappearing and parting this world. At the same time, he saved Kittyfish from being alone ever again.

- It's been a while since this piece was produced. It was supposed to be a some what self-potrait for my 1st term. The story behind the inspiration to this piece is awesome. Inclusive of a few factors... Thanks to Leandro for his wonderful creation of Mr.Doll. >>

Thx to Rufus-Shadowmode... (you know who you are) =) Without you, this amazing imagination+story wouldn't even been born.

I love this piece. Not because it's really a masterpiece i admit. It's not really taht amazing because the skills aren't really there expecially back then.. the line-arts were lousy and all but the idea behind it. The reason why it was drawn that way.. Why the characters? Why without the face? Why the position? Why the lines getting darker, thicker, bolder? They all mean something. (not bothering to explain it here at the moment -.- *yawn*)

And why post it NOW? Because i just saw Leandro online a while ago. He's making a movie out of Mr.Doll and some other characters. Going back, I've seen that cool wallpaper/pic of Mr.Doll (Why So Alone?) from Rufus which caught my attention 1st. And then as i was broswing Deviantart one day when i was looking for wallpaper and coincidentally found that particular wallpaper and found out that Leandro was the creator. Left a message, and mentioned that his work has actually inspired me and someone else and created a story out of it. Never expecting he would even care to notice or thought he might even get angry for using his idea.. (in a way) for our own work without his permission? but instead, he was really excited about it and replied me a few days later telling me that he was really interested to know all about it. And that was how we got in touch.

Sooner, he wanted to make a short movie out of it. And knowing my story... he loved it and wanted my help with it. It was a complicated.. rather deep story. But i too.. frankly.. find it amazing.. with the combination of Rufus' brilliant imaginations and ideas.. it became very intriguing.. but sadly.. Leandro, is all the way from Brazil.. which makes the almost possible collaboration hard to be done. and.. in addition of my crazy work-load in college.. i can already be killed instantly.

It's been dragging for a long time.. i've really wanted to make it happen. Complete the story.. and hoping to see it be made into a movie. That would be so great! But yea.. probably it wont turn out to be like how i've hoped it would be.. but well.. i guess somehow the characters will be in it, Leandro said. Just a little alteration to his liking and changes of the names.

I've thought of talking more about it here.. and then on the second thought.. maybe not.. because nevertherless, i'm still gonna complete the story i know. and i dont think i wanna reveal it all here yet... on my blog. Who knows? Maybe someday it will be published? =) With the help of Leandro's illustrations.. that would be so wonderful. I'm already getting excited thinking about it. ^^ Me having a lil-tiny contribution with his movie.. and him illustrating my story.. XD but still.. it will never be complete, done or able to end... without Rufus' participation. It is something that has begun, therefore, it has to end. it He is.. part of "Kittyfishadow". Without it.. it'll be like losing an arm.

** this whole story and imagination is my hope, dreams and something very important to keep me inspired and keep going through the SHIT in my life everyday now... Please, do not use it... STEAL it. At least not without my conscent. It's absolutely personal. Very meaningful but something beautiful that i would like to share but NOT given to. But nevertherless, the other reason for it being posted up here, your comment is very much needed and appreciated. I would love to hear from u. Thx =)

When Things Are Forgotten...

2006-07-08T05:21:00.000+08:00

I used to be really daring when it comes to horror movies, stories and all that when i was much younger. During my early teens that is. I realized that as i grow older.. i became more of a "scaredy-cat". Maybe, when someone actually grows, becomes more mature, learn & know more things in life, we tend to be more cautious of things.. like what is called dangerous? What will cause death? And if i really die.. What is gonna happen to my dreams (things i wanna do) the people i love will be left behind in grieve.. and so on the (sappy cheesy thoughts.. yea, that sorta silly things..) so all these actually influences and made what i am today.. no more the silly girl in the family who's the only one who enjoys horror flicks, reads R.L Stine, Goosebumps & all dat silly supposingly teen's scary stuff. When my whole family actually hates it. My dad doesn't believe in the thrill and fun of it. He thinks it's stupid to pay and do something that u know will end up scaring the shit out of yourself. It's like.. why not do something to make yourself happy instead? Like rather go for comedies than to scare YOURSELF of all things??!!So that's my parents. And my bro... (BAH) he's just worse than a chicken in a turtle shell okay? Don't even bother asking.

But i'm just not how i used to be anymore. I still find them fascinating yes i do. But... I don't know really. Like i've mentioned.. I know and understand more things now.. and further more.. about the supernatural.. I'm just to "sensitive" to be exposed to so much really. As in.. They.. LIKE me.. (you know?) yea.. So.. because of that.. i don't really fancy and hv the urge to go crazy over horror movies or even read them anymore. But once in a while.. yea.. i still wanna try it out.. Curios ya know? (curiosity really kills me i tell u). I'll never forget how this particular horror movie actually had the strongest effect on me. It gave me nightmares and lingered in my head for almost 2 months. yea. that bad. I couldn't sleep. It was "The Eye". It was good i must say. But freakin scarily good. Honestly.. i think recent horror movies sucks. Especially the Jap & the Korean ones.. They became a steroe-type already. And it's starting to get stupid. So that adds on to the low interest to such movies.

Until i saw this particular poster that just caught my attention and struck me. (I wasn't sure and didn't know that it's actually a horror movie and further more.. did not know that it's from the Pang Brothers too.. but the image really did catch my attention somehow...strange.) I just told myself "I gotta watch this". (that time, i didn't even know what the story was.)

But I really like the storyline of the horror movies by Pang Brothers so far. Mostly are scary and yet.. has a beautiful (okay maybe not-so beautiful la~)/meaningful story behind it. Somehow.. this movie's write-out says that it's suppose to be really scary. (even Claire said so.) but it didn't really turn out to how i expected it to be.. eventhough i'm not that daring anymore like i said.. but nevertherless, the story is great. Atleast.. it's very much my-kinda-story..~ Seriously. I just LOVE the idea behind it. Not all scary enough. Only a lil at the beginning. But great story-line. (made me T.T T.T T.T)

Reminds me... Of how easily things can be simply forgotten?
The things around us.. Deserves more attention and appreciation. Before it's too late.
You wouldn't wanna think about how would they turn out to be when they are neglected and abandoned and piled up together in an abandoned wrecked up place itself. It's just FREAKY.

Synopsis = There is an alternate plane of reality parallel to our own, one that serves as a dumping ground for discarded and forgotten hopes, dreams, and desires. As those dreams are discarded they are caught...

It's just so sad. When you've actually created something out of nothing.. whether it is really something, a dream, or even a thought but u never took actions on it and done nothing.. simply.. abandoned. They will all end up in one place. Like that. They will all be compiled and gathered there. (and then try to remember how would those things turn out to be?)

* A must watch. Even for someone like me.. (who doesn't fancy horror movies anymore, doesn't believe in Hong Kong, Chinese movies [especially watching in Cinema of all places. waste of money]) I think the story really deserves the attention.

Creepy. Disturbing. Touching. Meaningful. Simply Twisted. (even the ending.. -_-" a lil' too twisted there la~ and confession = some parts are a lil out wan >< .. as in.. spoil the entire movie a lil.. but then again.. ><)

*Heh. For someone who plans to watch it and havent done so yet, and is reading this might hate me for spilling so many beans.. XP sorry.. i can't keep my stupid lips sealed. XP

Nice watch. "My-kinda-movie" XD XD XD
Loved it.

It's Because.

2006-07-01T00:50:00.000+08:00

*note: below is a poem I'm reposting.
reasons: i)because it's lovely.
ii)because it's meaningful
iii)because it's related to what it is below.

Curled up in darkness,
She's been.
Discovering the meaning of lonliness,
She has.
Grieving in isolation,
She found comfort.

She began staring at walls,
She wandered in her dreams & nightmares.

She saw moving dark images,
She made friends with Shadow.

Shadow was her friend,
Shadow was her comfort.
Shadow was her guardian,
Shadow was her love.

It was mutual,
It was true.

They were inseperable,
It was a connection between two hearts.

Kittyfish felt contented,
Her world was lighted.
Kittyfish was nurtured with warmth,
She was in love.

Her urge grew,
She wanted it all,
She wanted to withdraw Shadow.

In that realm they found joy,
In that darkroom they found light.
In Shadow, she found a beautiful soul,
In Kittyfish, Shadow found ... ?

************************************************************************************

It's because I believe.
It's because I want it.
It's because of you.
It's because of you finding what's in me.
It's more than fictional.
It's a dream come true.

I have to be strong.
I have to believe.
I have to strive.
I have to fight.

But I can't hurt no one.
I can't bear to.
Because they love me.
No.
Because I love them.

** they wouldn't make any sense if you don't understand what it is really about and what is really going on deeply within something I call.... my life. ( as cliched as it may sound.)
but then again.. trust me.. you really.. wouldn't understand. because I wonder if i do so myself.
oh, what the heck. =)

Happy Person

2006-06-22T21:55:00.001+08:00

People always tell me..

"Manda, smile."
"you look really pretty when u do that u know?"
"why do u always look so sad?"

Maybe.. I'm really, not a happy person.
Do they actually think that I choose to be that way? That I actually enjoy being unhappy?
Maybe.. a part of me do..
Maybe.. He's right, I'm just easily overpowered by my own feelings. And let them take over me.
But it's not like I love it. It's no fun.
It's tiring. Depressing. Cold and lonely. Eventhough there are people out there concerning about me.. I'll still feel alone and sad. Because I'm being pessimistic?
or again..
Maybe.. This is just me.. Not an excuse to linger in negativity and avoid resposibilities.. but.. it can be really inspiring. Maybe.. I'm just.. eccentric.

Alot of artists, designers are I believe. These artistic people can be simply weird. Probably they just don't use left brains as often so.. yea.. That makes them really different.
But deep inside.. They are human too u noe?
They breath like u do.. and have feelings like everyone. They're just slightly different. Human beings are being molded to adapt to the norms. They have perceptions like, "people should live like this, guys should behave like this, girls should wear like that, so things like such.."

Who said so? Who told u it's wrong to do it differently? Who is there to tell what is really right and wrong anyway? Who? What is right and wrong then? Who is there to prove anything really?

Just because "they" do so.. it doesn't mean that it's right and everybody else should follow.

*before i get carried away..*

Maybe.. one of the reason.. (simplest reason i could give u, my dear..) is that.. i may not like how my eyes squints when i laugh too hard.

Secondly, I am a person who wouldn't stop thinking and worries a whole damn lot from top to bottom, left to right A to Z. It's just me to worry and hope for everything to go right and wallows when things doesn't. Annoying?

AT LEAST. At least.. I'm aware of this. And I know it's bad. And I try very hard to change. but then again.. sometimes i wonder..

why am i even changing?

for what?

for who?

why?

Is it wrong really?
Who said so?

Maybe.. I'm not doing it for myself anymore.. I'm doing for people i love.. That's why. I love them. They'll be devastated to see me so sad. And i love them therefore i don't want them to be this way. Be happy for someone.

Behind the Curtains

2006-06-20T21:56:00.000+08:00

More than a week ago..

Meeting

Was opening the gate, don't know what made me tilted my head up. There she was, on the roof. Hesitating to jump, or not. She picked up her kitten with her mouth, walked back and forth and dropped it again. And repeated the same action.

I closed the gate. I stood there and just watched. I was worried. She sensed me looking at her. She stopped and stared back. I think now she's worried too. But I don't want to scare her or anything, I just went in to the house. Thinking.. that she would, in time, get her baby and herself down. When her kitten is much older. Just not now, 'cause she's afraid she might hurt her kitten if she jumps all d way from the roof. My roof.

Window View

was chillin' in the room when...

My brother knocked on the door and asked me to look out the window from my room. I wonder why. And even now I'm wondering why did I even listen to him then. What can it be possibly interesting over there? It's a boring window. Really. No view at all. Just the roof. My room is located behind the roof of the 1st storey. So i won't be able to see anything from there except for the red stained roof tiles. And the sky. Period.

But now I'm glad I did listen to him.

I got up, and lifted the curtain.

There they were.. kitten jumping and prancing around trying to catch mom's tail. Mom was playing along too. They were having fun playing with each other on the roof now outside my room. Outside my window. And a slight smile appeared on my face.. after those days.. after those tiring-always-forcing-a-mile-face. A certain warmth.

And then she saw me again. She stopped. She was still. As still as a rock. She stared straight into my eyes again. Like she did the first time. Kitten was playing on it's own until he saw me too. Ran behind mom and hid.

I backed out. I don't want them to fear me. I closed the curtain.

And now, once in a while.. I hear noises from the roof. Jumping and prancing. Even mewing at times. I would check the window once in a while now.Throwing out chicken hams too once I saw them. She wouldn't eat it of course. Not until she is SURE that I am gone. Once she sees me there, she stares at the very spot she saw me. For hours. Still. Not a move. Even the glowing eyes wouldn't move.

I often wonder how they are. Where they are. I'm quite sure kitten will always be around where mom will be out once in a while to get food? (Sounds familiar)

When it rains..the mewing get's louder. I know they would normally be on the other side of the roof. Which is outside mom's room. They'll be sitting there shivering underneath the aircond. The motor/engine whatever crap u call that which is fixed on the wall on the otherside of the aircond. @.@ if u know what the HELL am i trying to say here. ANYWAY, they use that as a shelter.

Upclose

Returning from college again. Walking into my house, she stood there. Now I can see.. Her eyes are two-toned. Blue and yellow. Skinny. But kitten was worse. I can tell even from afar. But she was scared too. I let out a "cat-call" at her. She "mewed back". An unfriendly one that is.. So I just walked away.

Now, it's been days. Weeks. They're still here. Living on my roof. Part of me was hoping that they won't migrate. Even when they suceeded landing together with kitty. But it seems like mom and dad thinks otherwise. According to the ancestors, cats coming to houses brings bad luck. Opossing from the dogs. Which believes to bring good luck instead. (we had that many times before too. but that's another story. even tortise. no my house is not an animal shelter mind u. although i love them.)

But guess what? It was a party the night before on my roof! "The felines partay on da roof!!" yay~

Well, not really. There 2 big cats and maybe even 2 kittens that night on our roof. Now my parents decided to get rid of them. Yup, the bad luck matter and mom HATES cats.

I heard that they wanna spray water on them.
So dad did. Yesterday. We returned home and there they were again. Mom was feeding kitten something mouth to mouth. I couldnt deny it. It was really sweet. They gave me the smile again.

I was there.Witnessed the situation.

Dad picked up the water hose and started firing at them. They were petrified. Ran, kitten went to the left and mom jumped up to the neighbour's roof. Theye couldn't see each other. The water stopped.

They were mewing. And mewing, and mewing. Calling out for each other. Asking where they are. No where to be seem only heard. Crying out, sadly.

My heart ached.

Kitten ran out and caught mom's sight. Mom went to him.

I said, "It's horrible really. Very cruel." and dad looking at them and said "Go away la... Come down la..*sigh* U stay here for what? Go la..." he knew I cant stand this. "I put the ladder right there from them that day. They wouldnt come down."

Of course they wont. They waited for me to dissappear then only they finshed my ham.

I just walked back into the house. Turned back and saw dad trying very hard to make a scary face at them. *swt*sigh* I shook my head.

He just want to get rid of them.

But some things I know for sure. Now everytime i return home, i would look up at the roof. To see if they are there. Normally they will. And secondly, the window view is not boring anymore. Whether they are still there or not.. may not be the point, because of them being there once, painted a picture in my mind and lifted a smile on my face at that very moment. It used to be dull. Mundane. Everytime i lift that curtain, i look out, i feel "cooped-up". (considering it's a room size of a closet.)

Now whenever I lift the curtain, behind it, I don't see just the stained-red roof-tiles anymore, but a picture of "a kitten who was jumping and prancing around trying to catch it's mom's tail."

From Scratch

2006-06-19T04:59:00.000+08:00

Fed up with the previous "Friendster" blog. Making me SNAP from time to time. Been here a couple of times, registering halfway i would give up. I wonder why. But here I go starting up a new one because I just cant stand the lousy system of the old one anymore.

"Stories to Tell"

Today I Like...

A come back? Or not.

Unwell...

You Are My Sunshine

Lyndsey Lesh

Lusting for EarthLust

Good ol' 'tiny' days

Tracking strips of dreams

Vampire Obssession

Tim Burton - Vincent

The Monk and The Fish

Back to Square One. Fuck the fucked up days. yay.

How To Cope With Depression

I want it to rain

Anticipation, then Heartache.

Fear

Sketchy Sketches

Mandy & Mandy; Mommy & Strawberries

Message to Kitty: Bittersweet

The Worst City Names in the World

2) Twatt, Orkney, Shetland Islands, Scotland

3) Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapok-aiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand

4) Muff, Ireland

5) Looneyville, Texas, United States

6) Titty Hill, Sussex, England

7) Thong, Kent, England

8) Gravesend, Kent, England

9) Wetwang, Yorkshire... yep! England again!

10) Spread Eagle, Wisconsin

11) Bald Knob, Arkansas, United States

12) Cockup, Cumbria, England

13) Whiskey Dick Mountain, Washington State, United States

14) Hookersville, West Virginia

15) Hell, Michigan, United States

16) Toad Suck, Arkansas, United States

17) Middelfart, Denmark

18) Horneytown, North Carolina, United States

19) Shitterton, Dorset, England

20) Disappointment, Kentucky, United States

21) Fucking, Austria

22) Last but not least: Whakapapa

My Way by Jidi

The Fish With A Smile

Moody Monday

Here 'I' go again.

This Penang Trip

Rewind: B'day & X'mas 2007

My Lair.

Expired - Part 1(Redang)

Mood Amplify

My Rising Sun

A Slot Missing.

Rant. Rant. RANT.

Simply Lovely B'day ^^

Rain

Kittyfish Awaits.

Signboard

Slumberless Inspiration

Angry Kitten XD

Incomplete

When Things Are Forgotten...

It's Because.

Happy Person

Behind the Curtains

From Scratch

3) Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapok-
aiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand