[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.
It's been a hell of a weekend. Not entirely in a bad way - it's been eventful. But now I'm left to nurse a throbbing head (due to lack of rest and stress) and the anxiety that I have not touched any work at all.
Here's an account of my very hectic but enjoyable weekend:-
Friday: Was indulging in shopping and chocolate chip cookies. See previous post.
Saturday: I taught 2 lessons in a row - starting from 8.30am. The sleepless night the day before didn't help me at all. However, what kept me through it was pure determination. No, that's a lie. I just had to remind myself that once I get through, I'd be $80 richer. That did it for me.
Met Evon after the lessons to catch Ray (FINALLY!!) and we were damn lucky because I think they're going to stop screening the movie already (this is how long it took for us to watch it!) so the show we caught was probably the only and last afternoon screening.
Anyone who hasn't yet watched the show, what the hell have you been doing?!! The show is superb and is a MUST-WATCH! Especially for people who dig blues/jazz and whatever good music should never miss this. Never. Ray Charles Robinson is a true music genius and hero. Jamie Foxx is almost as big a hero for portraying the role so convincingly.
The music was so good my legs ached at the end of the movie from all that tapping and I almost stood up to applaud when I remembered I was watching a movie and not a concert performance.
Today: No, I didn't go out with Sophie Kinsella. Neither did I shop till I dropped like she usually does. The irony is, I left home with just my bag in my hand and came back with plentiful. I got the thrill of rummaging through racks upon racks of clothes and shelves upon shelves of shoes and did not burn a hole in my wallet at all. Is it window shopping - you must be wondering. But it isn't. So what exactly went on today?
I went on a sponsored shopping trip.
I am grinning at myself silly as I'm typing.
It's been a whole long day of indulgence and pampering. It's so damn fun to be out with my aunt cos she's really one cool aunt. She's the epitome of a modern woman - she's got a successful career, she's independent and she gets to spend what she earns in anyway she likes! And I am one lucky girl because I get to be her niece!
Because of her petite size, I get loads of nice clothes from her that she buys but never wears or she no longer wants. That's alot of shopping money saved for me. Go on, envy me.
1pm - Steak at Jack's Place for lunch. My aunt took my cousin and I out for a celebratory lunch - my cousin did really well for her O Levels: 7 points! *applaud* Heavy set lunch = 1 week of low calorie diet down the drain. But I don't really care. Was lucky to be wearing a loose fitting boat neck tee so that the bulge after lunch remained hidden.
2.30pm - Shopping at Tangs We headed to town for some shopping. It was supposed to be window shopping for me because I felt the pinch on my wallet after Friday's indulgences. But I got a pleasant surprise from my aunt. She gave me a $100 voucher to spend. (PS: She also gives her clients little incentives like vouchers. So if any of my friends out there who are keen to start a savings plan or to invest in insurance, you might want to consult my superb aunt. I already did! Just drop me an SMS!) I was actually kind of at a loss. I had no idea what to get because there wasn't anything I really needed. I saw a really nice jacket at Peace Angel but splurging all 100 bucks on just one jacket wasn't that worth it to me. Then I was deciding whether I should get a nice t-shirt from FCUK. But I don't wear T-shirts alot either. So I ended up..... at the cosmetics counter.
As usual. Like what Joanne once said about me - I don't spend much on clothes but I splurge on personal care products. Well, who doesn't want to look pretty? I ended up spending everything at Biotherm. And because it totalled to $120, I got a complimentary shoulder bag (which is really pretty) and a whole set of Biotherm products. Talk about value for money. Woohoo!
And before I got all my stuff, I was playing fashion consultant to my cousin who was on a gigantic shopping spree. It was Levi's then FCUK then Peace Angel. Lucky girl!
4.30pm - Dessert at Haagen Daaz Need I say more? Heavenly....
5.30pm - Shoe Shopping at Scotts We were supposed to be making our way back already but my aunt had to stop by Hue to check out their shoes. The collection there is what I call high-end shopping. She ended up with more shopping bags and since my cousin hadn't gotten her shoes, we went over to JWest where the 3 of us ended up buying the same pair of shoes!! Sounds crazy but like my aunt said, it's not as if we'd wear it out together.
7pm - Home and Mad Rush Had to pack my stuff, print my notes (which I have not finished printing. no time!!!) and lug all my textbooks (which I didn't get to use at all this weekend. bummer) back to hall. Now my headache's worse and I've got tons of work I've yet to start doing. Urghh... Why does my nice day have to be spoilt like that?
I miss home already.
[Time of Confession] 8:43 PM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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