Monday, July 14, 2008
Firelight
What language do I use when words leave me? Use my hands as pens and etch out the memory? This is what I have, this is all that can be. When I can't construct words, the words take over me.
Firelight, firelight
In this room, burning bright
Nothing else in sight
Just this blinding light;
Like a star, I wish I may I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.
Sigh...
Firelight, Firelight:
Is all there is tonight...
Damned if it's wrong, damned if it's right,
Set me up in gasoline, set me alight,
I don't care, just burn me up in firelight.
Love, LinZy~
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Living Conditions
Things were a little hectic on Wednesday, what with that being the first day I attended my Monday/Wednesday classes. Because, well, true to tradition, I did not go to any of my classes on Monday; for it is after all my very last semester. I'm not gonna be ruining it by actually breaking tradition. So it was only on Wednesday did I manage to go to all my classes, check out how the lecturers are and find out what my classes were all about. It wouldn't have been so bad if it was in the morning; but the fact that I had classes til 5pm drained me abit. Was a little spaced out by the end of the day.
Thankfully, a little R'n'R was provided by chilling at the good 'ol reliable Bangi Kopitiam. My head needed a wakeup call, and that was it for me. A little drink, a laugh with good company and I'm good to go again.
There was something that Fidzy did, I think the way she was mopping up a spill on the table with a tissue that made Aaina comment. In turn we commented on how Aaina was doing a Monica, what with being such a perfectionist. We then moved to talking about the episode when it turns out that Monica has a 'mess room', and about her organized mess and Chandler wanting to share in making a mess in the room since they are married and living together. From that we jumped on to the idea about all of us living together and who'd be the last one standing.
Prior to this meeting of minds, we saw this banner promoting a penthouse with 8 rooms and 8 bathrooms. And in that vein of thought, we talked about who'd live in that same house and came up with this idea:
8 rooms would go to:
1.Fidzy
2. Ayumi
3. Aaina
4. Lina
5. Maj
6. Raqib
7. Stitch
8. Ash+me
We were going on about who'd do which chore/housework, who'd be the entertainer, who'd die first due to being killed for not doing their part etc. Ash and Lina opted to cook, since they're the only ones who'd probably do the best job of it. I'd do the dishes and laundry, since I actually like doing the dishes and the laundry. I'm not sure what Aaina would do, since eventhough she says she likes cleaning up, that's only for her own room. Fidzy says, she doesn't want to do any housework, so she'll probably comfine herself to the room or be the entertainer. How the nature of entertainment is, I have no idea. But I do believe it involves pole dancing....(Fidzy, do keep that in your own room). Yumi would probably do housecleaning too, while we weren't sure where to place Maj, Raqib and Stitch... We'll bring that question around again sometime.
But thinking about it, it would be one helluva cool idea. I mean, what's better than living with friends? Sure, there'll probably be a time when you'd wanna kill each other and all, but I'd rather be killed by friends than some crazy-ass roomie who sleeps with the light on but with the fan off. Or make you have dreams of scorpions and blood and steal your soul.... Well, ok, that only happens in Buffy.
Anyway, it's still a point to ponder on... And I wouldn't mind the idea some time in the future, should we all work in the same area and wanna find a place to stay. Hmmmmm...we'll see in time.
Love, LinZy~
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The More We Gettogethergether
Yumi said exactly what was in my mind. She said: As soon as she reached HS Square and saw everybody, she felt like the 3 months spent in Ukraine felt like it hardly happened, like she never left. Of course, in my case, it was not exactly like that, for so many wonderful things happened in between from then til the now =) but I thought the same way in the sense that the crazy Sem 2 that we had felt like it resumed as normal eventhough nearly 4 months have passed since then. As though mere days passed since the last day of that semester. Ah, it's so good to be back on campus.
Nerd that I am, I am looking forward to classes and the assignments along with the research needed for the assignments...It's all so very exciting. After all, this being my last semester (insyaallah), I want to take the time to savour everything before all this becomes a memory to me. Sigh, you won't know what you've got til it's gone. I want to sit in the library and soak up everything I possibly can and make copies of the news articles and journals that they have. I want to visit every building and faculty just for the heck of it so that I know the campus through and through before I have to leave all this behind. Yes, I know I'm crazy. But then that's nothing new.
The only downside to all of this is the fact that I have to repeat my Arabic 2 paper (the first time I am ever repeating), and it's no fun having to take it again. But oh well, it's my fault after all for not fully studying during the short semester and not going that extra mile to obtain some extra marks...I mean, it crosses my mind in other classes, I don't know why it didn't in that one. But nevermind, I'm sure everything has a reason behind it.
I am craving a gettogethergether with the Twisties. Have a fun day out to spend time together like we did in Sem 2, so that we can just catch up on what's new. I really really miss having this family-like feel with all of them, and this is my last semester, I want to have lots and lots of memorable memories crammed into it spent with my dearest Twisties. I've been thinking of having a picnic at that stream Yumi, Ash + I passed by on the way back from Tanjung Malim, cos we didn't get to go there as planned before...So I was thinking it'll be great to finally go, and with more people at that. Just that, so early in the semester, everyone needs some settling in, so it'll have to wait til a little while.
Anyway, I'm so glad to be back in the swing of things. There are some factors that stop me mid-swing, disrupting my momentum, but then again there always is; and I'll get through it somehow as always. I'm just happy to be back. I have my classes and my room and the library and all the things that makes being a college student fun. And importantly I have my dearest sayang, Ash, and my Twisties. Blissfulness!
Love you guys lots lah, no matter what;Linzy~
Thursday, July 03, 2008
First Impressions
I am the type of person who cares alot about what people think of me. I don't let it control me wholly, no, but sometimes enough for people to misinterpret me and come to all sorts of comclusions; which are sometimes in both extremes. No, I don't let people dictate the way I dress or speak or act, but I am concious enough of what people would think of me to dress/act/speak in a moderate manner. But like I said, despite moderation, there are always one theory or another that read me wrong.
It is important to me, the way people see me. I cannot really explain why without going on a long litany of stories and explanations; but what I can say is that it stems from things deeper in my experience and nature. So it is enough for you to know it is important to me because I constantly feel like I need to prove myself, and that I do not want to fall into the cliched stigma of other people my age, and also because of I feel like I need to live up to something. Well, something like that lah... I think no matter how much I try I'd never be able to explain my motivations for the things I do.
It works sometimes, the way I carry myself. I think I've had more than my fair share of compliments regarding my character. And I am happy the way it turns out, how many people would sometimes tell me how they like that I am like this or that and so and so. It's a good feeling, thinking you're doing something right.
The downside however, is many as compared to the up. The first being, sometimes I try too hard to make sure I come off impressively, so much so that people do not see the real person in me. Of course, that would take time either ways, but still, they tend to judge me by what they see, and don't bother to go any further than that. But then, I suppose, that is more or less my fault for putting up that wall... The second is that, in my trying too hard to impress, I build up defences in fear of being letdown in the end. This makes me seem as though I'm a bit of a snob of aloof or sombong. I'm not. I'm not snooty or anything like that but I know I seem so, especially the first time you meet me. I would not be surprised, cos many of my good friends got the wrong idea when they first met me. The most memorable comment would be from Alfred who said "I thought you were a Bitch when I first met you".
On top of that, eventhough I think I dress pretty moderately, some of the elder folk would have that stigma saying I'm a budak bandar (city girl) who lives the city life just judging from the way I would dress myself. In some respects I am, but not the way they are implicating...which is, in their minds, a wild child. I don't see myself as one; and while I am not putting down those who love the nightlife etc., whatever you want to do is your right of way; I just have to say I do not fancy the lifestyle. I'm just not one for it. So when people imply that I do, I find it rather an insult. But some people do anyways, not all, but quite a few. They're quick to analyze the things I wear, having that sneer on their faces and comparing me to their angelic children... All this without even knowing who I am.
And so, I worry constantly about what people would think of me. Even more so now that I am thinking of my future, once I graduate. I am thinking about various interviews that I would have to go to, and wonder how I would come off. To make matters worse, being the worrier I am, it will be something that will be constantly on my mind and worry me incessantly. I worry whatever mistakes that I have done before in front of a person would come back to nip me in the bud someday.
Was talking to a Anis sometime ago, and she was telling me that first impressions don't matter, since they're never accurate. And continued to tell me her first impression of me (which is totally hilarious) and how she was later proved wrong. It goes to show how some people are not always the way they seem the first time you meet them, only when you get to know them will you discover their real character, that is when they've settled into the acquaintance and have gotten comfortable. I agree, since I've many times wrongly judged a person from just what I see. But then again, the worrier in me will never cease to worry. I constantly need to be assured that I do not give the wrong idea towards people....because it is quite a while before I let go of myself. I might seem sometimes quiet/reserved/rude at first, but it's only because I need a few moments to adjust and compose myself. And so, I keep on worrying.
First impressions last a good long while in me; with the impressions of other people because it is
how I remember getting to know them, even if they are proved wrong later. And of myself because I care about that initial response to my character. So for that I have to apologize for any wrong impressions that I may have made to you or to people you know, and sorry if I misjudged you the first time I meet you. I've realized my mistakes and I hope you can as well....Ta.
Love, LinZy~
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Perfectly Clear
But Jewel, she's just unbeatable. Of course, I'd overlook her 0304 album. I'm willing to close a bling eye to that and forget she ever disappointed me to no end with that stint. Now, before some of you start attacking me with one of the "if-you're-a-true-fan-you'd-appreciate-anything-she-creates-and-give-your-full-support" arguments, let me just say I have my reasons for being disappointed. I fell in love with Jewel's brand of music because of her unique sound and style, and I also valued her integrity. So when she started sounding like any other recyclable blondes on the radio and strutted her stuff in the video, my respect plummeted...But now she's back, and maturing well with experience.
I loved that she finally recorded 'Rosey and Mick', although I expected it to have a much slower beat. And her other songs are just as beautiful. I am reminded at just why I love Jewel so much, and made me forget that she ever recorded 0304. For now, 'Til it Feels Like Cheating' is my most favourite of the entire album. It's such a beautiful song about grabbing stolen moments whenever the oppurtunity arises, so much so that it feels like a torrid affair...
I got a bottle of wine
Let's make the love that we needed
Let's make the love that we needed
Let's make the love that we needed
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Reprieve within Reprieve
The holidays so far have been relaxing. That's what holidays are for, isn't it? I got to spend time with my family, whom I've barely been able to have quality time with during the entire short semester. It's nice, especially being able to sit down and talk and/or have a laugh with my mother, whom I have only been having quality conversations with on the phone. So despite the shortness of this holiday, I've managed to accomplish alot.
But of course, there's the fact that I have not been able to see Ash for a week. After spending days and nights at Fidzy's place during the semester, it's been very hard not to miss him terribly during the holidays. So yesterday, I had them (Ash, Fidzy and Shu) over for lunch and to just spend time. My mother and I made nasi kerabu and we picked them up at Seremban's train station around 11.00am...
I've no words to convey how good it felt to be able to see you again, sayang. Eventhough the holidays have been good to me, being able to see you made it all the better. I've missed you sayang, and I'm glad that the holidays are not too long and that I'll see you this Sunday.
Of course, it was also good to see Fidzy and Shu, the two other people I've been seeing alot these past few weeks. I've gotten too used to staying at Fidzy's place in TTDI with Ash and Shu, almost that it feels like we're a lil family living and spending time together. So after not seeing them for a week, it feels almost weird.
I was so glad you guys were able to make it to Seremban. A week has been feeling like forever...don't think I could wait til the 6th of July. I hope you guys had fun. I know there was not much time and not much to do, but it was just good to see you all. And my sister loved that you guys came. We don't do much at home, and she gets kinda bored. She loved hanging out with you guys and wishes she could do that some more. My sister says that you guys are all a lil crazy and she loves that, beats hanging around on her own.
Sigh...I am already wishing the semester would start.
The time we had was very brief, sayang, but such a relief all the same. Whatever stolen moments we had would carry me to Sunday... For now I know you're on a bus back home, and I shall be missing you dearly. Take care, love, and I'll see you when we both get back to campus on Sunday. Love you.
Love, LinZy~
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Windows Shopping
Forgive me. I have been idling my time away pointlessly looking at clothes on eBay Malaysia and Lelong.com.my. As most would know, I have a total fetish for clothes and just cannot help myself from wanting to buy them. It's just a condition that I'm suffering from. Not that I mind...cos I love the feeling of putting on clothes that are nice (well, according to my taste that is). It's just that I sometimes tend to go overboard and buy more than what is necessary... Although, if I can say so, eversince I moved back from Kulim, I haven't had a decent baju-shopping done. Clothes here are much more expensive...But I don't worry all that much when I buy clothes, cos I never go for clothes that cost more than they should. I'm a sucker for nice, affordable clothes... Cos I don't see the point in splashing too much money on clothes knowing there are alternatives. And anyway, I don't have the figure for most of the clothes, so that would be another reason why I wouldn't be bidding on everything I see. Hehe... thank God.
But anyway, back to the point... I have been browsing eBay and Lelong non-stop and have been bidding on so many things. Although I probably would not even win most of it, because other people are bidding like crazy. But for as long as the price is affordable, I might just keep on bidding. See la how.
At the moment, the dresses are so totally getting my attention. I love wearing dresses. It's just that they're not quite convenient, cos when you're out and about, you wanna wear something that is easy to move around in...and for that purpose, I'd opt for pants or jeans. So, when looking at dresses, I like to look at dresses that can be worn with pants. The long, flowy ones or the sundresses I keep for wearing at home. Here are the dresses that I've been totally loving...
Eventhough I'm not buying any of them, and since they're not particularly convenient to wear all the time, I'm just keeping my eye on them cos they're the only ones within my budget and are nice as well.
And that's only the dresses. I haven't begun talking about the nice tops.... Again, don't worry. I've only bid on two items, and even that I might not win. Heheh...it's just a cyberspace version of window shopping.
In my wanderings and browsing, there were various ermmm, items of clothing that were really, hmmm...unique would be one way to put it. What other adjective would you use to describe nightgowns made to resemble costumes...? Costumes like a nurse, a policewoman (complete with baton and handcuffs, mind you) or a catholic schoolgirl? Pretty naughty stuff there. I'd raise my eyebrows, but me myself had my interest piqued nonetheless. I mean, I doubt I'd purchase it, but the idea certainly (in)voluntarily flitted through my mind... Erm, anyone would have that thought right? Errr.....right?
Aaaaanywaaaay......
Someone better drag me away from the laptop soon before I end up buying myself a whole new wardrobe (I solemnly swear that the schoolgirl outfit will not be included)... The clothes are just so tempting. Must...get....away....from....laptop.....
Love, LinZy~
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