[C'EST MOI]
living paradox. individualist with anarchistic tendencies.
eludes eminence but appreciates subtle recognition.
capricious yet dependable. clandestine and unfathomable.
cynical realist who succumbs to the occasional idealism.
[J'AIME]
music. films. feasting & drinking. team sports.
good company; family, friends and those who share similar interests.
Monday, November 29, 2004
Of Guilt, Models and Idols
The second last episode of America's Next Top Model just aired and sadly, it's April's turn to leave. Well, although she isn't the hot favourite for most people because of her "over-analytical" character and "much too mechanical" approach towards modeling, a part of me hoped that she would clinch the title of the next top model. Why? Because she has Asian roots. Like me.
I guess that's the beauty of reality shows. Most of the time, we root for the contestant we are most able to relate to. For ANTM, most people adore Yoanna for her classic beauty (my sis says she looks exactly like Anna Sui's "Dolly" perfume bottle) , but maybe, the fact that she once had to deal with weight issues (and is still dealing with them i believe) has won some people over - no one has the perfect body; and plus-sized people can too be beautiful.
For Shandy - who says the nerd can't take on high end fashion? Just drop the glasses, put on some make up, do your hair and viola.
For Mercedez - her determination and resilience to stay focused in this competition despite the fact that she's suffering from a chronic disease is the epitome of a woman's strength.
For Camille - we all have a little of that bitchiness that we see in her.
And of course, the bitching just makes the show all the more interesting and worth watching.
Models aside, an overwhelming sense of guilt is bugging me as my scratchy throat and runny nose refuse to subside (i'm down with a bad cold after getting drenched in the rain while at JB with my hall friends yesterday afternoon. i swear the rain there is filthier than in singapore! i've been caught in the rain numerous times but have never fallen this sick before. drats). We had a really really BIG seafood dinner last night and I ate till I felt I could roll all the way home from JB. Not an ideal dinner especially for someone who's supposed to be on a low calorie diet! Oops...
What's worse, instead on drinking lots of water and taking watery foods (like porridge?), I couldn't help but succumb to the tempting call of the Penang tambun biscuits I brought back. Within 24 hours, 1/2 the box is sitting comfortably on my tummy and butt areas. Shit. Not in the best moods!
Shan't think too much about the biscuits. I will try to lock it away till I'm better, and if that doesn't work, I shall have to offer the rest of it to my sis (who eats anything and everything, by the way). Hopefully I won't have to resort to that (NOOooooooo........ don't take my tambun biscuits away from meeeeeee....).
For now, I'm looking forward to Wednesday night - the showdown between Ah Beng "Cannot speak english" Sly and Soulful "Heavy Lined Eyes" Taufik! I really hope Taufik wins this competition - he deserves to. As for Sylvester, his attraction to screaming girl fans is amusing. And fatal - to Taufik's victory. People, please vote wisely!!!
And one last thing. Anyone has Singapore Idol tickets to giveaway? I have one desperate Sly fan looking for them!
[Time of Confession] 12:45 AM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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