Cookie Colored

Unfortunately for me, I temporarily forgot about how strong the tropical sun can be and thus, after a two hour swim, cookie colored is the best description. Thankfully, I'm not burnt despite the redness of my skin but I was white yesterday morning damn it!!!

As usual, mom turned out to be appalled. Joe found it fairly amusing given how much he knows I like being pale. Nevertheless, I'm not about to boycott the pool as there's nothing else to do in SG so I might as well enjoy. :) Hopefully, the next time I will learn and find myself some strong sunscreen. On the other hand, I could just come out Malay... kinda like the way my dad currently looks.

Hit hard w/ jet lag

Here I am, sitting in the study at 5.21am trying to will myself to be tired so I can go to bed. Don't think that's going to happen anytime soon as I only got up today at 4 in the afternoon... Yeah... Damn.

The last week has been a blur of events. Not to say it's a bad thing cause I'm sure I enjoyed myself loads considering the lack of work I've produced, but it can't be a very good thing either cause if not, I wouldn't be here researching for my coursework. My books weighed a ton and dragging them to the airport was not my idea of fun. I dread to think that I've actually got to drag them back. Sigh... What to do?

I left in a bit of a hurry. Come to think about it, not many ppl knew when I left. I did mention it to most of my friends but by the time I was at the airport, I was so tired that I pretty much just called two or three of them and wished them a happy easter. Mmm... Not very considerate, I know. I was so tired tho. Mentally more than physically since I knew that I had at least 13 hours of travelling ahead of me minus the coach time. The weather was going crazy when I left. It was pouring like anything. Makes me so happy to be in singapore with the sun and all. *Vicki, Becca, Manasi, Tiff, if you mention anything about any of you going into shock or having a heartattack... I might have to kill you... slowly and painfully.*

So now I'm back in Asia, sitting by this desk and researching about corporate governance. The place has changed but my responsibilities remain... Oh well. Can't have everything in life can we? The good news is that Gramps is coming over soon and we'll all get to spend some time together - family style, if you know what I mean. And then, there's always that Vietnam trip that's coming up. I'm going to take loads of photos!!! *huge grin* I know, I know, I'm terrible for it.

My cousin has found a job in SG and will be staying with mom for a month or so. Apparently my aunt was kinda bummed out that mom wouldn't allow him to stay there permanently. I can see why but she can't see much beyond the cost and coming from M'sia, SG seems to have a higher cost of living. My cousin and I have never been close partially because he's spent his entire life in M'sia and mine everwhere else. This should be an interesting week for me. In fact, I'm kind of looking forward to getting to know him better. :)

I really should get to bed and sleep properly but I think I'm going to hang on till tomorrow evening so that the jet lag will go away. A nap should do me fine for now...

Attacked by the flu

For the past week I've been down with the flu and it was horrible. I've never actually had the flu before this and man, I really never want to have it again. It was that bad. Everyday I woke up feeling icky and for the rest of the day, I'd lie around the house (either Tam's, mine or Mo & Nawaz's) and become zombie like. Somewhere along the way my voice cracked and according to Spy, I sound like a man. Nice...

Tam, the darling, was really sweet and took care of me all the way with bundles of hot toddies, hugs and getting tucked into bed. I miss the hot toddies already sweetie... :) Ravi was lovely as well as he took me out to lunch and walked me home. The poor thing caught the flu from my flat as a result and even came down with w fever and all. *Oops* It wasn't my fault! Really! Anyway, because of that, I totally refused to allow Foz to come over and visit me since the entire flat was affected. Everytime I stepped out of the house I felt so much better and everytime I was in, the cough came back. I think it's a sign to say: we need to air the flat hence the window in my room remains open.

I'm leaving in less than 5 days and there's so much to do. Will be a really busy weekend with Taz's birthday and Nic coming down to london, etc. I haven't even started on my coursework yet which really isn't good. Man, I need to get a move on. There's far too much to do and my priorities need to be reorganized. On that note... Laters!

Unproductive times

Today was another one of those days where I didn't do anything productive and just bummed around. I woke up with the intention of doing some coursework but that never happened... *sigh* On the brighter side of life, I met up with Tam, Nawaz, Spy and the rest. It was cool as we went bowling and chilled out which I haven't done in a while. Becca came along as well which was brilliant. Didn't really have a chance to get to know her that well before today but I'm really happy that she stuck around and wasn't too intimidated by us all. :P

Should get my act together. Need to work so that i can relax over easter. Don't want these coursework hanging over my head when I'm holidaying in Vietnam. Business Finance tomorrow. Another module just like Financial Accounting where I have no idea what is going on. It's well confusing at times. In fact, sometimes, I feel like I don't know anything that's going on in my course. Feel like I should be learning things but nothing seems to be going in anymore. My parents are really not going to be happy to hear that. Especially not after all the money they spent to send me to uni and all. Now that is really something painful to think about...

It was snowing today. Quite heavily as well. Was rather cold considering that it was supposed to be minus something or other. Too cold to be outdoors anyway. But I'm indoors and it's bedtime again... Just a quick note to Manasi: Thanks for the support. I love you too babe. It's a phase, hopefully, I'll get over it. Maybe it's the weather. :P