Boxed a corner of a shelf by accident while reaching into my wardrobe after my bath last night and tore off a slim piece of skin at the back of my middle finger, on my right hand. Haihhhhh...
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
The Result Of Carelessness... Not Anger
Boxed a corner of a shelf by accident while reaching into my wardrobe after my bath last night and tore off a slim piece of skin at the back of my middle finger, on my right hand. Haihhhhh...
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Best Days Of Our Lives
My Facebook newsfeed seems to be filled with pictures of babies and weddings this year. More so than any other year before even, I feel. Guess we're all at that age; we're all at that time in our lives where we find a mate, put a ring on it, settle down and breed. Haha. Oh how far we've come and how much we've grown since the days of tutus, monkey bars and poney tails. =')
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Nosey Mozzie
Was kept up by an irritating mosquito last night. I saw it flying about minutes before I went to bed but by the time I had my trusty electric racquet in hand, it was gone and out of sight. Tried looking for it but to no avail. And then I got tired and just went to bed by midnight.
2 hours later... I woke up scratching. I had EIGHT mosquito bites!!! WTH??? An hour after that, I was rudely awakened by an annoying buzzing near my ear. Stupid mozzie was taunting me in the dark!! Presumably saying in his mozzie tongue, "Catch me if you can, suckerrrr!!!" >(
After that, I just couldn't fall back asleep. So, at 5am, I finally got up and out of bed, and decided enough was enough. It's time this mosquito paid the ultimate price for his pesky wrongdoings. WITH HIS LIFE. >( NO MERCY!!! >( >( >(
2 hours later... I woke up scratching. I had EIGHT mosquito bites!!! WTH??? An hour after that, I was rudely awakened by an annoying buzzing near my ear. Stupid mozzie was taunting me in the dark!! Presumably saying in his mozzie tongue, "Catch me if you can, suckerrrr!!!" >(
After that, I just couldn't fall back asleep. So, at 5am, I finally got up and out of bed, and decided enough was enough. It's time this mosquito paid the ultimate price for his pesky wrongdoings. WITH HIS LIFE. >( NO MERCY!!! >( >( >(
*cue dramatic killer scene music*
I hunted him down in the dark of the night
and slayed (read: electrocuted) the winged beast
with a swift sweep of my trusty yellow racquet.
(Saw him resting, all fat and heavy at the edge of a chair.)
(Saw him resting, all fat and heavy at the edge of a chair.)
And then, just to be a hundred percent sure that this was the mozzie that was biting me all night, I squished it for evidence of my blood. And true enough...
Pictures taken at 5.24AM with Easy-Macro™.
Mwahahahaha!
Last night's victory cry after murder.
Sweeeeeet indeed!
Sweeeeeet indeed!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Missing Christmas
I'm at home, sitting upstairs, in the study, right next to the balcony, sweating like a pig, and melting from the supreme heat of our tropical noon-day sun, when all of a sudden...
Maybe it's cos I've stopped downloading music. (That includes downloading Christmas tunes to celebrate the season, too.) Heck, maybe it's because I've pretty much stopped listening to music altogether. I used to listen to music whenever I drive. Now, I sometimes drive in silence when I'm alone; and when The Husband's in the car with me, there's even less reason to have the radio (or any other music, for that matter) on.
I used to wake up to song and go to bed with it, too. But that was back when I was flying solo and living it up on my own in a rented room. That's how my housemates knew I was awake, alive and kicking. Haha. But when you've got someone else in the room to talk to, you tend not to resort to music for entertainment or comfort. Plus, it gets difficult settling on music that both can enjoy. (The Husband and I don't always have the same taste in music. I personally think my taste is better. =p)
Also, I think singletons tend to have more fun Christmases. My housemates and I used to put up our tree together (we had a teeny-tiny 1ft tree – HARHAR), string lights around our staircase banister/railings, put presents under the tree (for exchange of gifts), and blast Christmas songs MONTHS before Christmas arrived. It was all very fun, light-hearted, cheery and celebratory.
Christmas celebration at the time was something for us to look forward to amidst the truckload of assignments and boring college work we had to deal with. It also served as a final get-together for all the housemates (who were also friends) to round up the year before we said our 'goodbyes' and return to our hometowns till next year came around.
I miss those times. And I miss having my "Christmas song of the year" to turn to. You know, I used to prepare a whole Christmas playlist before Christmas and have at least one of the tunes on repeat on iTunes till way past the new year. Now, I don't even have a single Christmas tune in mind for 2012 yet! In fact, what did I listen to during the Christmas of 2011? I have no idea. -_-''' The last time I had a "Christmas song of the year", it was 2010. Sigh. Too long ago, too long ago.
...I miss Christmas. =(
Sigh.
I've come to realise that Christmases have somehow
become significantly less Christmas-y for me over the years. :-/
Maybe it's cos I've stopped downloading music. (That includes downloading Christmas tunes to celebrate the season, too.) Heck, maybe it's because I've pretty much stopped listening to music altogether. I used to listen to music whenever I drive. Now, I sometimes drive in silence when I'm alone; and when The Husband's in the car with me, there's even less reason to have the radio (or any other music, for that matter) on.
I used to wake up to song and go to bed with it, too. But that was back when I was flying solo and living it up on my own in a rented room. That's how my housemates knew I was awake, alive and kicking. Haha. But when you've got someone else in the room to talk to, you tend not to resort to music for entertainment or comfort. Plus, it gets difficult settling on music that both can enjoy. (The Husband and I don't always have the same taste in music. I personally think my taste is better. =p)
Also, I think singletons tend to have more fun Christmases. My housemates and I used to put up our tree together (we had a teeny-tiny 1ft tree – HARHAR), string lights around our staircase banister/railings, put presents under the tree (for exchange of gifts), and blast Christmas songs MONTHS before Christmas arrived. It was all very fun, light-hearted, cheery and celebratory.
Christmas celebration at the time was something for us to look forward to amidst the truckload of assignments and boring college work we had to deal with. It also served as a final get-together for all the housemates (who were also friends) to round up the year before we said our 'goodbyes' and return to our hometowns till next year came around.
I miss those times. And I miss having my "Christmas song of the year" to turn to. You know, I used to prepare a whole Christmas playlist before Christmas and have at least one of the tunes on repeat on iTunes till way past the new year. Now, I don't even have a single Christmas tune in mind for 2012 yet! In fact, what did I listen to during the Christmas of 2011? I have no idea. -_-''' The last time I had a "Christmas song of the year", it was 2010. Sigh. Too long ago, too long ago.
Ok, this is getting depressing.
Excuse me for awhile, folks.
I need to go find a Christmas album
to download NOW. Catch ya later.
A Starbucks Surprise
I'm not a fan of Starbucks. I only ever visit it when Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) isn't available, or when I feel like putting my HSBC credit card 10% Starbucks discount to good use. *snorts* Other than that? Nope. Always CBTL for me.
How come I never knew??? Ok, fine. In my defense, it wasn't even on the menu to begin with. (Why not??) But still! OMG, I've been missing out! (Not really, I always had CBTL's version of the same drink. =p)
I also extra love the fact that it's also generously topped with whipped cream like it is at CBTL. At least now I won't have to moan and groan whenever my friends call the shots and decide to meet at Starbucks. Haha. Pure Vanilla FTW! Woo hoo!
p/s: After thinking about it a little, I may just jump ship to Starbucks instead of CBTL after this cos I get 10% off there thanks to my HSBC credit card anyways. Why pay full price when you can pay 90%, right? Hmmm... Something to consider. Also, I have a Starbucks hot-drink tumbler, which will give me RM1 off the RSP if I decide to bring it (and The Husband) along. =p
p/s/s: I just won't order the Tiramisu ever again. Blergh.
Until last week.
Was at Gurney Plaza for some last minute necessity shopping when Mama mentioned she had a birthday voucher for 2 free drinks and 2 cakes at Starbucks. Not a fan, but... when it's free, WHY NOT, RIGHT??? Hahaha. #classicPenangitementality So off we went to Starbucks to grab a quick (and free) tea before moving on with our errands.
I ordered a Tiramisu. It looked like
my best bet out of all the cakes available.
It was disappointing. Dry and not very Tiramisu-ish. :-/
Ritz Cakes & Pastries still sells the best kind, if you ask me.
But that isn't why this CBTL fan is blogging about Starbucks. You see, I asked the barista for "an ice-blended drink with no coffee" and he suggested a coffee-free vanilla ice-blended. @_@ SAY WUD??? Isn't that a... a... a... PURE VANILLA???
And so it turns out, it totally was!
How come I never knew??? Ok, fine. In my defense, it wasn't even on the menu to begin with. (Why not??) But still! OMG, I've been missing out! (Not really, I always had CBTL's version of the same drink. =p)
I also extra love the fact that it's also generously topped with whipped cream like it is at CBTL. At least now I won't have to moan and groan whenever my friends call the shots and decide to meet at Starbucks. Haha. Pure Vanilla FTW! Woo hoo!
p/s: After thinking about it a little, I may just jump ship to Starbucks instead of CBTL after this cos I get 10% off there thanks to my HSBC credit card anyways. Why pay full price when you can pay 90%, right? Hmmm... Something to consider. Also, I have a Starbucks hot-drink tumbler, which will give me RM1 off the RSP if I decide to bring it (and The Husband) along. =p
p/s/s: I just won't order the Tiramisu ever again. Blergh.
Frankie Pizza, Bee Hooi Restaurant
Today, I'm going to introduce you to my very favourite el cheapo pizza on Penang Island – Frankie Pizza. It's situated at a busy corner lot kopi tiam at Pulau Tikus, along the same row as the Baskin Robbins, and right opposite Belissa Row. It's cheap and not at all fancy, but it. is. da. bomb. =D
Back when I was in upper secondary, my oldest friend in the world (time since we've known each other; not her age) and I used to have it for dinner every Friday night after tuition. (Yup, that's how we roll. Cheap pizza, followed by expensive take-away Ice-Blended Pure Vanilla from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf across the road at Belissa Row. =p)
Well, we've been talking about revisiting our shared past by indulging in classic high-school-time food in my recent Mee Goreng post so... needless to say, I've been longing for it for a bit now. Didn't think I would get to tuck into a good, cheap, hot Frankie Pizza anytime soon given my situation but... surprise, surprise! Last Saturday's massive jam across the island fulfilled my dreams and made the impossible possible.
It was a long weekend, the jam was horrendous, we were out of gas... and wonder of all wonders, Bee Hooi Restaurant was the closest kopi tiam to us. So that's where we ended up for dinner! Unplanned. Haha! So OF COURSE, since I'm already here and all *flips hair, blows nails* I just had to have my Frankie Pizza in Chicken Ham with Extra Cheese sprinkled on top. =D =D =D
Ok, to be fair, I think the previous college dude who ran the stall used to be a lot more generous with the chicken ham. So was the Indonesian maid who took over after he left. This new Chinese aunty I've never seen before is a bit kiam siap so it's not as rewarding eating this as it was before. (It's been y-e-a-r-s since I've had a Frankie Pizza so I'm not sure when the changing of hands took place. :-/ #lousypatron) But even then, it tasted just like I remembered it to. DELICIOUS! In a cheap, no-frills pizza kinda way. Haha.
Haha. My old friend used to eat all of this for me. (She likes onions; I don't.) This time around, it all went to waste. BUT NEXT TIME... when she's back... we are soooo having Chicken Ham Frankie Pizza with Extra Cheese (and Ice-Blended Pure Vanilla from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) again together. I can't wait! =D =D =D
Back when I was in upper secondary, my oldest friend in the world (time since we've known each other; not her age) and I used to have it for dinner every Friday night after tuition. (Yup, that's how we roll. Cheap pizza, followed by expensive take-away Ice-Blended Pure Vanilla from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf across the road at Belissa Row. =p)
Well, we've been talking about revisiting our shared past by indulging in classic high-school-time food in my recent Mee Goreng post so... needless to say, I've been longing for it for a bit now. Didn't think I would get to tuck into a good, cheap, hot Frankie Pizza anytime soon given my situation but... surprise, surprise! Last Saturday's massive jam across the island fulfilled my dreams and made the impossible possible.
It was a long weekend, the jam was horrendous, we were out of gas... and wonder of all wonders, Bee Hooi Restaurant was the closest kopi tiam to us. So that's where we ended up for dinner! Unplanned. Haha! So OF COURSE, since I'm already here and all *flips hair, blows nails* I just had to have my Frankie Pizza in Chicken Ham with Extra Cheese sprinkled on top. =D =D =D
Ok, to be fair, I think the previous college dude who ran the stall used to be a lot more generous with the chicken ham. So was the Indonesian maid who took over after he left. This new Chinese aunty I've never seen before is a bit kiam siap so it's not as rewarding eating this as it was before. (It's been y-e-a-r-s since I've had a Frankie Pizza so I'm not sure when the changing of hands took place. :-/ #lousypatron) But even then, it tasted just like I remembered it to. DELICIOUS! In a cheap, no-frills pizza kinda way. Haha.
Oh, and as always, I took out
what I don't eat from my pizza:
Onions – good for flavour, not for eating. =p
Haha. My old friend used to eat all of this for me. (She likes onions; I don't.) This time around, it all went to waste. BUT NEXT TIME... when she's back... we are soooo having Chicken Ham Frankie Pizza with Extra Cheese (and Ice-Blended Pure Vanilla from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) again together. I can't wait! =D =D =D
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To my oldest friend in the world, Gannie,
A reunion is in order!
Can't wait till January. =)
XOXO,
Pam Song
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FRANKIE PIZZA
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Bee Hooi Restaurant
Lorong Pulau Tikus
Pulau Tikus, 10350, Penang
Lorong Pulau Tikus
Pulau Tikus, 10350, Penang
Opening Hours: 6pm – 12am
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Begin Again
Artist: Taylor Swift
Song Title: Begin Again
Took a deep breath in the mirror
He didn't like it when I wore high heels but I do
Turn the lock and put my headphones on
He always said he didn't get this song but I do, I do
Walked in expecting you'd be late
But you got here early and you stand and wave, I walk to you
You pull my chair out and help me in
And you don't know how nice that is but I do
[CHORUS]
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause he never did
I've been spending the last 8 months thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again
You said you never met one girl who
Had as many James Taylor records as you but I do
We tell stories and you don't know why
I'm coming off a little shy but I do
[CHORUS]
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause he never did
I've been spending the last 8 months thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again
[BRIDGE]
And we walked down the block to my car
And I almost brought him up
But you start to talk about the movies
That your family watches every single Christmas
And I want to talk about that
And for the first time, what's past is past
[CHORUS]
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause he never did
I've been spending the last 8 months thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again
But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again
Song Title: Begin Again
Took a deep breath in the mirror
He didn't like it when I wore high heels but I do
Turn the lock and put my headphones on
He always said he didn't get this song but I do, I do
Walked in expecting you'd be late
But you got here early and you stand and wave, I walk to you
You pull my chair out and help me in
And you don't know how nice that is but I do
[CHORUS]
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause he never did
I've been spending the last 8 months thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again
You said you never met one girl who
Had as many James Taylor records as you but I do
We tell stories and you don't know why
I'm coming off a little shy but I do
[CHORUS]
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause he never did
I've been spending the last 8 months thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again
[BRIDGE]
And we walked down the block to my car
And I almost brought him up
But you start to talk about the movies
That your family watches every single Christmas
And I want to talk about that
And for the first time, what's past is past
[CHORUS]
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause he never did
I've been spending the last 8 months thinking all love ever does
Is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again
But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again
Same girl, different guy.
The latter is what makes all the difference.
Yup, being with the right guy
makes all the difference. =)
makes all the difference. =)
"You're Fired!"
I've never been in a position where I've had to fire someone before. I've always thought it would be a little like breaking up. Haha. Or maybe like telling a junior, "Hey, I'm sorry but you've not been accepted into the Prefectorial Board." You break a little bit of heart and bruise a bit of ego but... the person generally steps away unscathed, albeit a little emotionally scarred.
Donald Trump makes it seem so easy saying those two words nobody ever wants to hear but... trust me, it's not easy at all. It's not easy to do what's best for you, best for your company, or even best for your family... if it means being the bad guy to somebody else. It's just not easy being the bad guy. Period. But sometimes... a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do when enough is enough and too much is just too much. :-/
But two days ago, I came to realise
that it's not exactly the same.
Donald Trump makes it seem so easy saying those two words nobody ever wants to hear but... trust me, it's not easy at all. It's not easy to do what's best for you, best for your company, or even best for your family... if it means being the bad guy to somebody else. It's just not easy being the bad guy. Period. But sometimes... a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do when enough is enough and too much is just too much. :-/
Having said that, I didn't exactly
use the words, "You're fired!"
Too harsh; too harsh.
Instead, I went with, "Pack your bags."
Sounds better, right? :-/
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