Oink

I feel so "fat" right now. It's roughly 2:02 a.m., and I'm still totally feeling the dinner that I had tonight. Angela had her belated birthday dinner at Paisano's - an Italian eatery on Willowdale near BV. I ordered veal parmigiano with fine linguine and vegetables. It was pretty decent. Anne and I went all out on the dessert though. I already saw the tiramisu upon entering the restaurant and knew that I was going to get that. However, the waiter told us that they had a raspberry chocolate tartufo too! AH! So yea...Anne and I ended up ordering those two and splitting them. During the ride home from Angela's house, my dad decided to stop at McDee's at Peanut and pick up a soft serve cone; I have no clue why (I guess he just wanted one?). He made me have some to avoid dripping. Aiya. I'm such a pig. =S

A happy turn of events

I've gone from a few really cruddy days to a tiring but fun one today. I fell asleep around 1 a.m. or so last night and woke up at 5:20 to shower and get ready for work. I was out by 6:00 or so (which in my books is a fast shower!), and headed down to the kitchen to make some breakfast - something that I haven't had in a LONG time.

I had two slices of toast with strawberry jam (yum!), and two soft-boiled eggs (I egg-pect Iola to cringe right about now). =P By the time I finished and got changed for work, it was 6:45 already! AH! I quickly woke up the mom and she was nice enough to give me a lift. We did shipment and repping all morning. It was so weird. I didn't do much Stock during today's shift. I was on the Baby floor for the first half of the day, then I was bumped over to Kids...and when I finally had 1/2 an hour left in my shift, I was told to LRT Rep at the back. Oh well.

I fell asleep standing at work today. I was waiting in line to use the bathroom and I leaned against the stock shelves. I actually dozed off. OMG. Not good. On top of that, I wasn't actually queuing to go use the toilet. I desperately needed to wake up; splash my face with some cold water and snap out of it! Mind you, this was 1:00 p.m. - 6 hours into my shift already. That's what happens when you get 4 hours of sleep. My lunch probably didn't do much to keep me up either - a Papa Burger combo.

I headed home after work and curled up on the couch to watch Star Trek: Insurrection. It was a good movie, but I was too exhausted and fell asleep halfway through. I woke up to Iola arriving at my place. We headed up north to her place where I checked out the newly furnished basement! Very nice, I must say! Then we headed to Peachtree Centre in hopes of having some congee for dinner at Congee Wong. The place was packed as usual, so we headed over to Keung's Chicken something for congee instead. We took the long way (via 16th Ave.) over to Twister Karaoke Bar, where she dropped me off and I joined Thu and the gang for some good ol' singing. I probably shouldn't have sang so much though, considering:

1. I can't any high or low ranges - boo to Alto voices;
2. I'm sick and should be resting my voice/throat..

Either way, I had a lot of fun. Unfortunately I didn't get to duet Jason Mraz's "You And I Both" with Thu....next time! =) All in all, it was very much so a better day than the past few. I got to see Iola, Kev, Thu, the YUBC gang, etc etc.!

I also won a $60 gift card from work for being drawn in this quarter's Signature Service Rewards draw!! AWESOME! =) Woo-hoo!!

A fast return

So I'm back sooner than you thought I would be, eh?

Actually, I'm back to post sooner than I thought, even.

That talk Mish and I had over "dinner" thoroughly bothered me. The evening started out as lighthearted banter; ranging from girly gossip, to parental rants, to good ol' jokes. Then we hit the subject of school.

If anything, that's probably the reason behind my craptacular mood. Add a dash of illness, cruddy weather (i.e. rain, cold, and wind), and some excellent wallowing in self pity....and you've got yourself the perfect recipe for shit-ake mood. Yea, I'm just rambling now...

We touched on so many depressingly true issues. Like how we got screwed over majorly on the Biochem test. Or how the prof is an absolute flake. Or how she might be leaving at the end of the year, again. Or how science students get the short end of the stick. Or how labs just plain suck.

All too often, I ask myself why I'm even taking this path. If you were raised in the typical HK-style/Chinese family, you would understand all too well what it's like to have your aspirations frowned upon. If it doesn't lead to: people calling you Doc, the Bar (not literally - you wish *scoffs*), or you pulling teeth, then it's no good. Gotta love the selection, eh?

She asked me a very interesting question tonight, actually. Why didn't/don't I consider areas in Business and/or PR? Hrm, now that's something to think about. I really didn't know how to reply, to tell you the truth. As lame as it may sound, it just sort of....happened. Would I go as far to say that I'm regretting the path I chose? No, not so much. It's just at times when things get heavy, and you get tired of getting the short end of the stick, that you wish you had more choice. Pressure from the parents, limited choices, financial considerations, what is deemed as a respectable profession by the parents *rolls eyes*, which jobs are in demand, what might seemingly suit you, and the list goes on. Just a number of factors to take into consideration.

I guess this goes to say that, yes, it's quite disheartening and discouraging sometimes - when it seems like the cards are stacked against you, and there's no way around it.

I don't know what I want anymore....*sigh*

Last resort...

Seeing as how I have absolutely nothing better to do right now, I've decided to post an entry. I can't say that I have much to say tonight...but oh well.

I wrote my BIOL 2030 (Animals) midterm today at 11:30 a.m. It wasn't exceptionally difficult or anything. I could've studied a bit more to get a few more questions, but it's all good.

Mish and I went back to her place to work on the Biochem labs for the rest of the afternoon. We rushed back to campus for our 6:30 lab. It ended unusually early. We were out of there by 7:40! Usually it takes at least until 8:10 or so. Heh! I wasn't complaining. We had an easy quiz too! For ONCE!

Initially we were planning on hitting up a bubbletea house for some good ol' drinks. However, we eventually figured that it was WAY too chilly of a night for cold beverages. My hands were icy cold (that's been the norm as of late - I don't quite know why...it never was like this back at LAT)! With my nasty cold, I was craving for congee and something hot and soothing. We finally settled on a place - Congee Queen. It's some new place at Don Mills and Lawrence; owned by one of the current Congee Wong shareholders. The food was the same. The place was a little more spaceous and well-lit though. I bumped into Cyril and, of all people, Mrs.Leung. I used to see her at Congee Wong all the time. Now she's followed me to Congee Queen. Haha! What are the chances?

I've been congested and feeling gross all day. My nose is so raw, it's so hard to breathe, and sneezing my brains out isn't what I would deem as being "fun". It's just been a bad day overall. There's no one to talk to online even! People have been bleh all day too. Whatever...

A long forgotten tune...

So Kev likes to call my songs "dondon music" - (i.e. the non-Asian ones that he doesn't listen to). LOL! Whatever...

Anyway, so I was at Jo's place last night and I heard this one particular song that I haven't heard in ages! Yes, yet another one of those tunes that have been backed up on a CD in my many spindles...

It's really been my song of the day. It's a really nice tune! Most of you fellow readers will take to it - sans Kev, of course. It's not Chinese/Mandarin, or weird old hippy rock. Hahah =P

Either way, enjoy!

Babyface feat. Mariah Carey & Kenny G - Everytime I Close My Eyes

"Girl, it's been a long, long time comin'
But I, I know that it's been worth the wait
It feels like springtime in winter
It feels like Christmas in June
It feels like heaven has opened up
its gates for me and you

1-And every time I close my eyes
I thank the Lord that I've got you
And you've got me too
And every time I think of it
I pinch myself 'cause I don't believe it's true
That someone like you loves me too, yeah

Girl, I think that you're truly somethin'
Yes, you are, and you're every bit of a dream come true
With you baby, it never rains and it's no wonder
The sun always shines when I'm near you
It's just a blessing that I have found somebody like you (repeat 1)

To think of all the nights I've cried myself to sleep
You really oughta know how much you mean to me
It's only right that you be in my life
Right here with me, oh baby, baby (repeat 1)"

"It feels like Christmas in June" - when I heard this line, it really put a smile on my face. It's the same happy Christmas-y thought that comes up each year; walking around downtown at night, trees lit up with Christmas lights, shop windows displaying holiday gifts in all their glory, and most of all, the wintery bustle of traffic and life in the city.

Man, I want to watch Serendipity again now. Must add that to my movie list.

Today was a good day. =)

Beware: lack of sleep, fear, TV, midterms, and sappiness don't mix

With the crazy weather nowadays, it wouldn't come as a surprise if I woke up one morning and had a super sore throat. I don't think it helps that I sleep so late either. Well, that in itself isn't too surprising either, now is it? I can't remember the last time I slept before 2 a.m. Anyway, so Friday was my Ecology midterm. It went well. Well, either that, or I totally botched it up and didn't even know. Yes, that stupid. As tired as I was last night, I can't say that I went to bed early though. I climbed into bed around 4-ish? My body was tired; I felt drained. Yet, I could not fall asleep for the life of me. I tried watching some ER in hopes of unwinding a little. That didn't quite happen. I can't say I really paid attention to what I was watching either. I'm going to have to re-watch those two episodes now. Anyway, my mind was such a huge jumble last night...just flying here, there, and everywhere. It's sort of been like that at work all day today too. Hrm...oh well. Anyway, so why the weird blog title, you ask? (Even though all of my other posts have had questionnable titles as well...but anyway...) Well, all those combined resulted in a pretty crappy evening for me last night. Well, it sort of kicked in when I got home; hit me full force kind of thing. Just something that came to mind. I was going to elaborate, but I think I'd better not.

I have a confession to make. I had a Papa Burger combo from A&W for lunch. I so wish I didn't work at BV. Everything's so expensive.

I've been wanting to watch A Walk To Remember again for quite some time now. Joe won't download it for me because he said that it's going to take up HD space or something stupid like that. Grr!

I watched Three Kings after dinner tonight. I swear I've seen that movie before, but I can't remember when. Oh well. I still ended up watching the entire film.

I swear the waiter at the Shanghai restaurant that I went to tonight is in my Biochem lab section!!! He sits next to Mish during every dry lab! Either that, or I'm really losing it now.

I've been listening to this tune all night. Most of you are familiar with it. I now have another movie to add to the list of "wanting to see" 's; Armageddon. What a good, sappy flick.

So here's the song:
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing.

"I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Where every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time

2X
I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
I don't want to miss a thing"

So this has been the latest edition of my random thoughts. Stay tuned!
Until next time...
Hah!

Adieu

Hrm, so my brother came downstairs a mere 2 minutes ago to inform me that Christopher Reeve, a.k.a Superman, has passed away. I always felt for the guy; what an unfortunate situation he was in. May his soul rest in peace.

On a lighter note, Thanksgiving dinner was really good. And when I say really good, I mean "so much turkey and good food until you feel like you can't breathe" type of good. =) Thanks to Kev and his family for inviting me over for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a real pleasure meeting Oma and Esther. Eccentric, but very interesting individuals.

I guess I haven't really delved into the what I'm really thankful for. I've been so blessed. I was thinking about this quite a bit during mass yesterday. I can't say I was all there and listening during the homily, but all the same, I was praying and saying my thank you's to God. Through all the grief and anger that family causes me (you know, the usual stupid family bickering between the mother and I, the brother and I, the sister and I, etc. LOL!), I'm still thankful to have them. Without them, I wouldn't be where I am today, and I certainly wouldn't be who I am today. It's sort of bittersweet, I guess? All the same, when I sit down and think about it all, I know they do what they do out of love...even when it seems to be otherwise. Second on my list, I most definitely have to be thankful for my friends. Over the past year or so, I've made many acquaintances, built new friendships, and forged new bonds with people. It really has been an eye-opener...an amazing experience...in getting to know these individuals. To those who have advanced to bigger and better things, it has been my pleasure, and I wish you all the best in the future. To the people that I still keep in touch with, whether we grow apart slowly, grow old together as friends, or go through our normal cycle of up's and down's, you're all still very dear to me. You know who you are. Know that I cared, still care, and will continue to. I especially miss my highschool gang. I do keep in touch with them on and off, moreso with certain individuals than others. It's hard, I suppose, to keep up with the craziness of life and find time to regularly keep in touch. All the same, I try, and I know they try...and it's nice to know that they still do care. Remember, there's no one to blame and no finger-pointing. Especially not at Thanksgiving. =P Last, but certainly not least, I can only say that I've been incredibly happy throughout September, and I ultimately hope that we keep this up. To think that a mere 10 months ago, to me DK was the seemingly crazy dude at the club...and now look. At my angriest times, at my saddest times, at my happiest...you've been through it all. September has definitely not been an easy month. With the way things had been going, I was treading in shallow water. And, well, the rest is history. History that will definitely be remembered, mind you...but history all the same. I'm smiling, and so thankful. =) ^ (infinity) Let the good times roll; the crazier the better!

Time flies, and that's great if you ask me

How should I phrase this? I guess I can't adequately express how things have been for me lately. My vocab sucks that much, yes....and there's no way that I can do this justice. I can't make it flow eloquently, and I'm not even going to begin to try and get it to do so.

I'm sure I've mentioned before that sitting in the driveway at night, during the summertime, when all is still....just talking...is by far one of my favourite things to do. I think this has been surpassed now.

September. This has been the month of all months since.....I can't even remember when. Even with all the trouble that has stirred up...even with the crazy emotional rollercoaster ride that it has been...even with school starting up (grumbles)....even with some impossible people being, well, impossible sometimes, I still smile through it all.

That's right. In the end, I smile. I have more than enough reason to be happy.
=) ^ infinity

Donkey Kong

This is an amazing song... =)

"You're all that I ever know
When you smile, on my face, all I see is a glow
You turned my life around
You picked me up when I was down
You're all that I ever know
When you smile my face glows
You picked me up when I was down
You're all that I ever know
When you smile my face glows
You picked me up when I was down
And I hope that you feel the same way too
Yes I pray that you do love me too."
~ K-Ci & JoJo

Fact, or faux?

1. I am SO not ticklish.
2. I just ACT like I'm crazy. I'm really NOT though. I swear.
3. Some people are just impossible.
4. Guys oughn't be pouty. That's just wrong.
5. I'm little, yet HUGE at the same time.
6. Three A&W Mama Burgers isn't THAT excessive...
7. Incubus sounds like Hoobastank, or Hoobastank sounds like Incubus (??).
8. Orange is a heinous colour for t-shirts.
9. I'm excessively smiley nowadays...even when ridiculously tired. =)