[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.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
The weekend that hasn't ended
It's been a pretty eventful week thus far. Not outta-this world kind of happening, but compared to the usual typing away at the computer or burying my nose in tutorials weekly affair, the week has been amazingly eventful and it hasn't even ended yet.
The first ever SBS (School of Biological Sciences) day was on Tuesday.
Honestly, I've never been active in any of the faculty's activities. Unless exams count. I'm always in my comfortable clique and just like any other, ours is rather isolated from the rest of the students. It also doesn't help that a large majority of my batch of students are especially interested in getting As and are somewhat reticent. Up till now, I don't even know everyone in my tutorial class. And we've been attending the same classes since Year 1. It's crazy, isn't it?
Von and I decided we should give each other as well as our schoolmates, a chance to mingle around and make things a little better than they are. I can't say that I'm utterly disappointed with the outcome, cos although there was minimal mixing around - the socializing we got was still good. At least it wasn't those fake small talk with all the pretenses that I absolutely abhor.
One of the highlights: my professor singing an Indian song... and my vice dean exhibiting his vocal prowess! (Note that they may be smart-ass scientists but no one is perfect. They still need the lyrics sheet) Hanging out with the guys after the BBQ
In fact, by the end of the night, we were both glad we made the decision to come, despite missing AA and Grace alot.
The Colours Award Board Ceremony was on Wednesday night. I thought I'd be warming the seat this time coz I didn't participate much due to my lab commitments but was pleasantly surprised when I received the "Long Service Award". It then dawned upon me that my 3rd IHG was already over.
Time really flies.
There is a tinge of regret not being able to play softball and hockey this year - two of my favourite sports that I fell in love with during my first two years. It won't be the same again next year when Tresa graduates. It's just sad how one by one, your friends and companions leave. Hopefully I'll be able to take some time off my FYP next year to play a few good games before I graduate coz I'll probably never get the chance to play these sports again thereafter.
Happy Tresa with her new personalized basketball!
I got my new glasses yesterday and turned from 'nerdy' <-- according to Jack to 'nicer, for now' <-- according to Tresa
I was at Bugis yesterday after collecting my glasses and was on my way to meet Theresa in town when I stopped in my tracks to admire the new DKNY watch collection. I was gazing longingly at the window display when someone approached me out of the blue. This young lady started talking to me in Mandarin and asked me where I got my Timberland bag cos she thought it was nice and wanted to get it for her boyfriend. I was amazed that my conversational Mandarin was still somewhat comprehensible even though I had to pause at times to translate my English thoughts to Chinese. Turned out she's from KL and was here for a seminar in town. I was actually running a bit late but she was so friendly and sincere, I couldn't bear to cut her off. So we chatted for a while and exchanged contacts - it was so nice of her to offer to take me around if i ever visited KL.
It's the first time I've ever made friends with a stranger in the streets just like that. I'm still not 100% comfortable with it. Not that I'm antisocial or overly suspicious, there are just too many horror stories of victims getting conned/robbed/harmed by people they just got to know. And it's worse being a girl. Girls are so much more vulnerable - and this sometimes makes me wish I was a boy. Which is why I just don't get why some men think otherwise, and prefer to be women.
It's my first mature-theme movie and I was expecting to get my ID checked. Everyone thinks I don't look 21 and even I can't convince myself that I'm turning 22 this year. My new friend actually thought I was 17.
Anyway it was a good thing I wasn't denied entry because the show was a blast. Light-hearted and vivacious with an astounding performance by Felicity Huffman. I really have to watch 'Walk the Line' and see for myself how good the blondie Reese Weatherspoon's performance was because I think Huffman was truly Oscar-material.
The movie was truly enjoyable and I had so much fun hanging out with Tresa, Theresa and Lydia again!
pictures @ multiply.com
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