It's 330 in the morning. And I happened to randomly wake up. Because I was convinced that some insect was biting me. Even though I can't find it. And the voltage keeps doing this high again-low again dance. And no one that I could possibly talk to is online right now. And I got the amazing prospect of having to bear the company of 2 irritating kids when I wake up tomorrow morning, for the next few days. So basically everything is pissing me off right now.
And I haven't done the paper, haven't selected my modules, haven't figured how I'm going to scan the documents that I need to sign and send within the new few days, haven't applied for Visa. I am perfectly useless and redundant to this world.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Horoscopes are true..
Aries Women:
Romance is something that no Aries can live without and the same goes for an Aries woman also. However, for her, not getting on without romance is not same as not being able to live without a man. In her heart, she will always be yearning for that someone special, thinking about him in the monsoon and that will be her idea of romance. She doesn't need a real man for it. Aries female is the one who will do anything and everything herself, without needing any male help. One of her basic personality traits is total confidence in her abilities.
An Aries female does not like flattery. You should be sincere while complimenting her. Over-sweetness and too much closeness can make her run away, but she doesn't want you to be too detached also. You'll have to maintain that delicate balance and still keep the romance alive. Once she has committed to you, she will be extremely sentimental and very loyal. Don't dominate an Aries female and don't let her dominate you. Either of the extremes, she will not be able to tolerate. Give her reasons to be proud of you, but do not forget to praise her for her talent too. Her expectations are too high, but she will also give you double in return.
She is very possessive and love is something she can never share. She can be very jealous even at the slightest of suspicion. In case you have a female secretary, it is better to bid her good bye right now. If an Aries girl gets hurt, she will become as cold as the ice in your fridge and this behavior may last an entire lifetime. She is generous to the faults of her loved ones and it is better not to criticize them in front of her. On the other hand, if you are good to her, she will be extremely kind, tender, loyal and supportive.
You will get plenty of reasons to be jealous when you are with an Aries female, since she is more comfortable with men than women. However, don't be suspicious of her, she would be really hurt. She is possessive, but she doesn't like to be possessed. She wants her freedom and your complete trust. Remember, if she's committed to you, you have no reasons to doubt her loyalty and sincerity. An Aries woman is much too truthful to be involved with two people at the same time. She will first break up the relationship that is not working.
She is extremely passionate and believes in forever-lasting relationships. Though, this leaves her disillusioned many a times. She will never play games with you and is incapable of deceit. Maximum chances are that she will continue her career even after marriage. She loves challenges and believes in miracles. Just like a typical Aries, she never learns from her mistakes and is likely to fall in the same hole again.
An Aries female will never forgive you if you fail to fight for her. In return, she will always be there with you, even if she has to go against the whole world. She is not the one to feign illness, but if she is really ill, be there to care for her. She is quite extravagant and giving her the debit cards will mean an empty bank account. She will be a caring mother, who makes no unnecessary fuss and sparks children's imagination. An Aries girl has a bad temper, but it will go away as quickly as it came and leave no grudges behind. She is a complete woman, who gets hurt easily and is totally innocent. Though she is a little impulsive and bossy, she will give you complete security, fight against the world for you and be yours forever!
Another:
It is almost impossible to hide anything from an Aries individual who has recognized his or her power of intuition, and for this reason those born under this sign develop quickly the gifts of the spirit. They are often excellent psychoanalysts, mind readers, and spiritual comforters.
They understand without words the especial trouble that is weighing upon the heart of a friend, and are frequently able to explain its cause and banish its effects. Their wills are so dominant, their sympathies so quick and kindly, and their clairvoyant power so marked, that they rarely ever fail in their work of ministering to the sorrowful.
Sometimes their great regard for their friends will apparently blind them to their friends' faults, but it is doubtful if those born under this sign are ever really unaware of such weaknesses.
The traits of Aries people often seem to contradict each other. They are not born patient, but with those they love they are sometimes patient to stupidity. They will give of their money to those who are too lazy to work for themselves, and will accept excuses and explanations with apparent credulity, although they are seldom deceived.
More:
For an Arian woman, gaining independence and reaching the zenith at work is the primary focus. Challenges are very well accepted and also overcome by her. Aries woman hates being forced to stay idle and would not settle down until she is satisfied with her accomplishments. Aries females are very lively and active. They fall in the category of those individuals who do not like to be bossed around.
When she is rejected, she will retreat just long enough in order to regroup her resources to again charge on ahead once more. The Aries sign is a passionate sign that characterizes some one who is seeking an intensity of relationship that may not be matched by longevity. She is easily aroused and attracted, but her flames generally tend to burn fiercely only for a short time.
She is very direct in her approach to life even to the extent that, many people might find her to be somewhat tact less and too confrontational. She is not a patient person when it comes to matters of subtlety or diplomacy and is usually very straightforward and direct in her dealing with the challenges of life.
The greatest weakness of the Aries women is her tendency to be aware only of her own needs, desires, and objectives. She assumes that what is correct for her is also right for everyone else.
(This is so totally true, almost all of it!)
Romance is something that no Aries can live without and the same goes for an Aries woman also. However, for her, not getting on without romance is not same as not being able to live without a man. In her heart, she will always be yearning for that someone special, thinking about him in the monsoon and that will be her idea of romance. She doesn't need a real man for it. Aries female is the one who will do anything and everything herself, without needing any male help. One of her basic personality traits is total confidence in her abilities.
An Aries female does not like flattery. You should be sincere while complimenting her. Over-sweetness and too much closeness can make her run away, but she doesn't want you to be too detached also. You'll have to maintain that delicate balance and still keep the romance alive. Once she has committed to you, she will be extremely sentimental and very loyal. Don't dominate an Aries female and don't let her dominate you. Either of the extremes, she will not be able to tolerate. Give her reasons to be proud of you, but do not forget to praise her for her talent too. Her expectations are too high, but she will also give you double in return.
She is very possessive and love is something she can never share. She can be very jealous even at the slightest of suspicion. In case you have a female secretary, it is better to bid her good bye right now. If an Aries girl gets hurt, she will become as cold as the ice in your fridge and this behavior may last an entire lifetime. She is generous to the faults of her loved ones and it is better not to criticize them in front of her. On the other hand, if you are good to her, she will be extremely kind, tender, loyal and supportive.
You will get plenty of reasons to be jealous when you are with an Aries female, since she is more comfortable with men than women. However, don't be suspicious of her, she would be really hurt. She is possessive, but she doesn't like to be possessed. She wants her freedom and your complete trust. Remember, if she's committed to you, you have no reasons to doubt her loyalty and sincerity. An Aries woman is much too truthful to be involved with two people at the same time. She will first break up the relationship that is not working.
She is extremely passionate and believes in forever-lasting relationships. Though, this leaves her disillusioned many a times. She will never play games with you and is incapable of deceit. Maximum chances are that she will continue her career even after marriage. She loves challenges and believes in miracles. Just like a typical Aries, she never learns from her mistakes and is likely to fall in the same hole again.
An Aries female will never forgive you if you fail to fight for her. In return, she will always be there with you, even if she has to go against the whole world. She is not the one to feign illness, but if she is really ill, be there to care for her. She is quite extravagant and giving her the debit cards will mean an empty bank account. She will be a caring mother, who makes no unnecessary fuss and sparks children's imagination. An Aries girl has a bad temper, but it will go away as quickly as it came and leave no grudges behind. She is a complete woman, who gets hurt easily and is totally innocent. Though she is a little impulsive and bossy, she will give you complete security, fight against the world for you and be yours forever!
Another:
It is almost impossible to hide anything from an Aries individual who has recognized his or her power of intuition, and for this reason those born under this sign develop quickly the gifts of the spirit. They are often excellent psychoanalysts, mind readers, and spiritual comforters.
They understand without words the especial trouble that is weighing upon the heart of a friend, and are frequently able to explain its cause and banish its effects. Their wills are so dominant, their sympathies so quick and kindly, and their clairvoyant power so marked, that they rarely ever fail in their work of ministering to the sorrowful.
Sometimes their great regard for their friends will apparently blind them to their friends' faults, but it is doubtful if those born under this sign are ever really unaware of such weaknesses.
The traits of Aries people often seem to contradict each other. They are not born patient, but with those they love they are sometimes patient to stupidity. They will give of their money to those who are too lazy to work for themselves, and will accept excuses and explanations with apparent credulity, although they are seldom deceived.
More:
For an Arian woman, gaining independence and reaching the zenith at work is the primary focus. Challenges are very well accepted and also overcome by her. Aries woman hates being forced to stay idle and would not settle down until she is satisfied with her accomplishments. Aries females are very lively and active. They fall in the category of those individuals who do not like to be bossed around.
When she is rejected, she will retreat just long enough in order to regroup her resources to again charge on ahead once more. The Aries sign is a passionate sign that characterizes some one who is seeking an intensity of relationship that may not be matched by longevity. She is easily aroused and attracted, but her flames generally tend to burn fiercely only for a short time.
She is very direct in her approach to life even to the extent that, many people might find her to be somewhat tact less and too confrontational. She is not a patient person when it comes to matters of subtlety or diplomacy and is usually very straightforward and direct in her dealing with the challenges of life.
The greatest weakness of the Aries women is her tendency to be aware only of her own needs, desires, and objectives. She assumes that what is correct for her is also right for everyone else.
(This is so totally true, almost all of it!)
Monday, June 15, 2009
60 things girls need to understand about guys?!!
I found this on an FB group and found it quite interesting. Guys, how many do you agree with?
1. Guys hate sluts even though they have sex with them!
2. "Hey, are you busy?" or "Are you doing something?" ~ two phrases guys open with to stop from stammering on the phone. [We all do that]
3. Guys may be flirting around all day but before they go to sleep, they always think about the girl they truly care about. [Aww :P ]
4. Before they call, guys try to plan out a little about what they're going to say so there aren't awkward pauses, but once he's on the phone he forgets it all and makes it up as he goes.
5. Guys go crazy over a girl's smile when they’re attracted to them.
6. Guys will do anything just to get you to notice him.
7. Guys hate it when you talk about your ex-boyfriend or ex love-interest. Unless they're going for the let-her-complain-to-you-and-then-have-her-realize-how-wonderful-and-nice-you-are method.
8. A guy who likes you wants to be the only guy you talk to.
9. Boyfriends need to be reassured often that they're still loved.
10. Don't talk about your guy friends to your boyfriend.
11. Guys get jealous easily.
12. Guys are more emotional than they'd like people to think.
13. Giving a guy a hanging message like "You know what?!..uh...never mind.." would make him jump to a conclusion that is far from what you are thinking. And he'll assume he did something wrong and he'll obsess about it trying to figure it out. [LOL]
14. Guys are good flatterers when courting but they usually stammer when they talk to a girl they really like.
15. Guys hate asking parents for money to buy girls presents. So they come up with ideas like saving their lunch money for a week. But it never works because guys are always hungry so they end up asking the parents for money anyway.
16. Girls are guys' weaknesses.
17. Guys are very open about themselves. [No they're not! Or at least they pretend to not be.]
18. It's good to test a guy first before you trust him. But don't let him wait too long.
19. Your best friend, whom your boyfriend seeks help from about his problems with you may end up being admired by your boyfriend.
20. If a guy tells you about his problems, he just needs someone to listen to him. You don't need to give advice. [Works both ways]
21. A usual act that proves that the guy likes you is when he teases you. [Works both ways]
22. Guys love you more than you love them if they are serious in your relationships.
23. Guys will brag about anything.
24. Guys use words like hot or cute to describe girls. We rarely use beautiful. If a guy uses that, he likes you a whole hell of a lot.
25. Guys think WAY too much. One small thing a girl does, even if she doesn't notice it can make the guy think about it for hours, trying to figure out what it meant. [Works both ways]
26. Guys seek for advice from girls not other guys. Because most guys think alike, so if one guy's confused, then we're all confused. [Hahaha]
27. Any guy could write out a rulebook or advice book for flirting, but no guy can write out a book about relationships.
28. Try to be as straightforward as possible. [Right back at ya!]
29. A guy has to experience rejection, because if he's
too-good-never-been-busted, never been in love and hurt, he won't be mature and grow up.
30. If the guy does something stupid in front of the girl, he will think about it for the next couple days or until the next time he spends time with the girl.
31. No matter how much guys talk about asses and boobs, personality is key.
32. Guys learn from experience not from the romance books that girls read and take as their basis of experience.
33. Guys worry about the thin line between being compassionate and being whipped.
34. If a guy looks unusually calm and laid back, he's probably faking it and is spazzing inside. [Got meh?]
35. When a guy says he is going crazy about the girl, he really is. Guys rarely say that.
36. When a guy asks you to leave him alone, he's just actually saying, "Please come and listen to me." [I doubt that?]
37. Guys don't really have final decisions.
38. If a guy starts to talk seriously, listen to him. It doesn't happen that often, so when it does, you know something's up. [True. Its scary when they do talk serious.]
39. If your best guy friend seems to avoid you or is never around when you're with your boyfriend, he's probably jealous and likes you.
40. When a guy looks at you for longer than a second, he's definitely thinking something. [Thinking what exactly?]
41. Guys like femininity not feebleness.
42. Guys don't like girls who punch harder than they do. [Lol]
43. A guy has more problems than you can see with your naked eyes.
44. Don't be a snob. Guys can be intimidated and give up easily.
45. Everything in moderation. Put on makeup, wear perfume. Just not too much.
46. Guys talk about girls more than girls talk about guys. [True]
47. Guys hate rejection, but they hate being led on even more.
48. Guys really think that girls are strange and have unpredictable decisions and are MAD confusing but somehow are drawn even more to them.
49. A guy would give his left nut to be able to read a girl's mind for a day. [Doubt that!]
50. No guy can handle all his problems on his own. He's just too stubborn to admit it.
51. Not all guys are assholes. Just because ONE is a jackass doesn’t mean he represents ALL of us.
52. We don't like girls who are too skinny.
53. We love it when girls talk about their asses. [???]
54. Always make sure you know what kind of stuff you're getting into before making out with a guy, like whether it's a one time deal or not.
55. Believe it or not shy guys are the easiest to talk to. It may not seem right but trust me they will start opening up like books after you just ask them questions about their lives and unnoticeably tell them about yours. [I do believe that]
56. When a guy hits your butt it means that he wants you sexually. [erm?]
57. Even if they refuse it all guys are ticklish on the ribs.
58. Guys love neck rubs and if he lets you keep doing it, it means that he really likes you or his neck really hurts.
59. Guys will test the waters to see how far they can get with you. Even if he doesn't intend to it will happen. Know how far it is you want to let him go and he will respect that after you let him know a couple times.
60. When a guy sacrifices his sleep and health just to be with you, he really likes you and wants to be with you as much as possible.
1. Guys hate sluts even though they have sex with them!
2. "Hey, are you busy?" or "Are you doing something?" ~ two phrases guys open with to stop from stammering on the phone. [We all do that]
3. Guys may be flirting around all day but before they go to sleep, they always think about the girl they truly care about. [Aww :P ]
4. Before they call, guys try to plan out a little about what they're going to say so there aren't awkward pauses, but once he's on the phone he forgets it all and makes it up as he goes.
5. Guys go crazy over a girl's smile when they’re attracted to them.
6. Guys will do anything just to get you to notice him.
7. Guys hate it when you talk about your ex-boyfriend or ex love-interest. Unless they're going for the let-her-complain-to-you-and-then-have-her-realize-how-wonderful-and-nice-you-are method.
8. A guy who likes you wants to be the only guy you talk to.
9. Boyfriends need to be reassured often that they're still loved.
10. Don't talk about your guy friends to your boyfriend.
11. Guys get jealous easily.
12. Guys are more emotional than they'd like people to think.
13. Giving a guy a hanging message like "You know what?!..uh...never mind.." would make him jump to a conclusion that is far from what you are thinking. And he'll assume he did something wrong and he'll obsess about it trying to figure it out. [LOL]
14. Guys are good flatterers when courting but they usually stammer when they talk to a girl they really like.
15. Guys hate asking parents for money to buy girls presents. So they come up with ideas like saving their lunch money for a week. But it never works because guys are always hungry so they end up asking the parents for money anyway.
16. Girls are guys' weaknesses.
17. Guys are very open about themselves. [No they're not! Or at least they pretend to not be.]
18. It's good to test a guy first before you trust him. But don't let him wait too long.
19. Your best friend, whom your boyfriend seeks help from about his problems with you may end up being admired by your boyfriend.
20. If a guy tells you about his problems, he just needs someone to listen to him. You don't need to give advice. [Works both ways]
21. A usual act that proves that the guy likes you is when he teases you. [Works both ways]
22. Guys love you more than you love them if they are serious in your relationships.
23. Guys will brag about anything.
24. Guys use words like hot or cute to describe girls. We rarely use beautiful. If a guy uses that, he likes you a whole hell of a lot.
25. Guys think WAY too much. One small thing a girl does, even if she doesn't notice it can make the guy think about it for hours, trying to figure out what it meant. [Works both ways]
26. Guys seek for advice from girls not other guys. Because most guys think alike, so if one guy's confused, then we're all confused. [Hahaha]
27. Any guy could write out a rulebook or advice book for flirting, but no guy can write out a book about relationships.
28. Try to be as straightforward as possible. [Right back at ya!]
29. A guy has to experience rejection, because if he's
too-good-never-been-busted, never been in love and hurt, he won't be mature and grow up.
30. If the guy does something stupid in front of the girl, he will think about it for the next couple days or until the next time he spends time with the girl.
31. No matter how much guys talk about asses and boobs, personality is key.
32. Guys learn from experience not from the romance books that girls read and take as their basis of experience.
33. Guys worry about the thin line between being compassionate and being whipped.
34. If a guy looks unusually calm and laid back, he's probably faking it and is spazzing inside. [Got meh?]
35. When a guy says he is going crazy about the girl, he really is. Guys rarely say that.
36. When a guy asks you to leave him alone, he's just actually saying, "Please come and listen to me." [I doubt that?]
37. Guys don't really have final decisions.
38. If a guy starts to talk seriously, listen to him. It doesn't happen that often, so when it does, you know something's up. [True. Its scary when they do talk serious.]
39. If your best guy friend seems to avoid you or is never around when you're with your boyfriend, he's probably jealous and likes you.
40. When a guy looks at you for longer than a second, he's definitely thinking something. [Thinking what exactly?]
41. Guys like femininity not feebleness.
42. Guys don't like girls who punch harder than they do. [Lol]
43. A guy has more problems than you can see with your naked eyes.
44. Don't be a snob. Guys can be intimidated and give up easily.
45. Everything in moderation. Put on makeup, wear perfume. Just not too much.
46. Guys talk about girls more than girls talk about guys. [True]
47. Guys hate rejection, but they hate being led on even more.
48. Guys really think that girls are strange and have unpredictable decisions and are MAD confusing but somehow are drawn even more to them.
49. A guy would give his left nut to be able to read a girl's mind for a day. [Doubt that!]
50. No guy can handle all his problems on his own. He's just too stubborn to admit it.
51. Not all guys are assholes. Just because ONE is a jackass doesn’t mean he represents ALL of us.
52. We don't like girls who are too skinny.
53. We love it when girls talk about their asses. [???]
54. Always make sure you know what kind of stuff you're getting into before making out with a guy, like whether it's a one time deal or not.
55. Believe it or not shy guys are the easiest to talk to. It may not seem right but trust me they will start opening up like books after you just ask them questions about their lives and unnoticeably tell them about yours. [I do believe that]
56. When a guy hits your butt it means that he wants you sexually. [erm?]
57. Even if they refuse it all guys are ticklish on the ribs.
58. Guys love neck rubs and if he lets you keep doing it, it means that he really likes you or his neck really hurts.
59. Guys will test the waters to see how far they can get with you. Even if he doesn't intend to it will happen. Know how far it is you want to let him go and he will respect that after you let him know a couple times.
60. When a guy sacrifices his sleep and health just to be with you, he really likes you and wants to be with you as much as possible.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Randomness
If a flower would wither at the end of the day, then why did it blossom in the first place?
If one was destined to be heartbroken from the start, why did one fall in love at the beginning?
Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. Maybe.
I've been here before. And the sad thing is, I will time and time again. So why do I even care anymore?
Learning to forget.
The worst thing about saying goodbye is having to say it again every morning.
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.
Time heals all wounds. [It really does! Some take longer than others, but give it time and it will go away.]
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.
What we want and what we need are usually two very different things.
Kevin Sim!
I think I should start writing short stories, put my active imagination to some use. But I only seem to be able to further current events, which means I shall have to use real life characters, and then they will recognise themselves, and then oh no! I shall get beaten up :P
I miss Singapaw!
I miss the productiveness in life, even when I was doing nothing.
I miss having people around me. I actually miss human company. Me! The loner!
I hate feeling cramped and gasping for space.
I hate the weather.
I hate being out of control.
Ok these 3 have been the worst days for a long, long time. Pray for a better tomorrow!
If one was destined to be heartbroken from the start, why did one fall in love at the beginning?
Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. Maybe.
I've been here before. And the sad thing is, I will time and time again. So why do I even care anymore?
Learning to forget.
The worst thing about saying goodbye is having to say it again every morning.
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.
Time heals all wounds. [It really does! Some take longer than others, but give it time and it will go away.]
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.
What we want and what we need are usually two very different things.
Kevin Sim!
I think I should start writing short stories, put my active imagination to some use. But I only seem to be able to further current events, which means I shall have to use real life characters, and then they will recognise themselves, and then oh no! I shall get beaten up :P
I miss Singapaw!
I miss the productiveness in life, even when I was doing nothing.
I miss having people around me. I actually miss human company. Me! The loner!
I hate feeling cramped and gasping for space.
I hate the weather.
I hate being out of control.
Ok these 3 have been the worst days for a long, long time. Pray for a better tomorrow!
KiT
Keeping in touch – it never happens
When we all part ways, as we must, sometime or the other in our lives, we promise each other and to ourselves that we will not let go of these friends that we have made. But sometimes slowly, sometimes immediately, these people fall out of our lives, some to never ever come back again.
I should know. I am barely in touch with any of my High School friends in India. My best friend here I have met only once in the last 4 years, and spoken to her a couple of times on the phone.
Even JC friends, when do we ever meet up? Once a year with some, never for some others.
Those who have gone away to a different country are a totally different story, yet a very similar one. They make a life of their own there, we are left behind here, and we all continue living, a little poorer in the friends section maybe. But we all make new ones, and the old ones are forgotten.
I remember I was really good friends with this guy a couple of years back, used to talk day in-day out. One day he got a call from some friend whom he hadn’t talked to in a long, long time. And I said to him that that will be us in a few days. And he got all offended about it. And then I left, came back to India for a month before uni started, messaged him a couple of times but he was busy, and that was it. The next time I talked to him was V day this year. and by then of course it was too late.
And I know it’s going to happen again. I can see it coming. 7 months is a long time. And who knows what’ll happen before I go back, who knows how many people I will still be in regular contact with till I get back. And for some, it’s going to be a good long year before I shall see them. And those certain people are not very good at keeping in touch. So when those people do read this, try harder to remember to KIT :P
I'm scared of becoming irrelevant to the people who are very relevant to me.
When we all part ways, as we must, sometime or the other in our lives, we promise each other and to ourselves that we will not let go of these friends that we have made. But sometimes slowly, sometimes immediately, these people fall out of our lives, some to never ever come back again.
I should know. I am barely in touch with any of my High School friends in India. My best friend here I have met only once in the last 4 years, and spoken to her a couple of times on the phone.
Even JC friends, when do we ever meet up? Once a year with some, never for some others.
Those who have gone away to a different country are a totally different story, yet a very similar one. They make a life of their own there, we are left behind here, and we all continue living, a little poorer in the friends section maybe. But we all make new ones, and the old ones are forgotten.
I remember I was really good friends with this guy a couple of years back, used to talk day in-day out. One day he got a call from some friend whom he hadn’t talked to in a long, long time. And I said to him that that will be us in a few days. And he got all offended about it. And then I left, came back to India for a month before uni started, messaged him a couple of times but he was busy, and that was it. The next time I talked to him was V day this year. and by then of course it was too late.
And I know it’s going to happen again. I can see it coming. 7 months is a long time. And who knows what’ll happen before I go back, who knows how many people I will still be in regular contact with till I get back. And for some, it’s going to be a good long year before I shall see them. And those certain people are not very good at keeping in touch. So when those people do read this, try harder to remember to KIT :P
I'm scared of becoming irrelevant to the people who are very relevant to me.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Here comes goodbye!
This is a song I heard on the way back and I really liked it :) Which proves to me yet again that I love depressing songs :D
Here comes goodbye, here comes the last time.
Here comes the start of every sleepless night,
The first of every tear I'm gonna cry.
Here comes the pain,
Here comes me wishing things had never changed.
And she was right here in my arms tonight,
But here comes goodbye.
Here comes goodbye, here comes the last time.
Here comes the start of every sleepless night,
The first of every tear I'm gonna cry.
Here comes the pain,
Here comes me wishing things had never changed.
And she was right here in my arms tonight,
But here comes goodbye.
What I need
People please give me you Skype IDs since I have finally downloaded Skype. And tell me who you are when you add me if your ID is not very obvious.
Also, please give me a list of good movies that can be found on YouTube or some fast loading site, since I forgot to download lots of movies and stuff on my comp this time before coming.
And all the people in India, give me your numbers. I of course don't mean all the people in India, only the ones I know and will be interested in talking to :) And if you need my India number, can ask :)
Also, please give me a list of good movies that can be found on YouTube or some fast loading site, since I forgot to download lots of movies and stuff on my comp this time before coming.
And all the people in India, give me your numbers. I of course don't mean all the people in India, only the ones I know and will be interested in talking to :) And if you need my India number, can ask :)
The BIAs of the world
11/06/2009, 8am local time
So I am at the Bengaluru International Airport (ironically also shortformed BIA) and it has just started sinking in that I am back home. And I won't be going back to Singapore for a very, very long time. I always do miss Singapore much more than I have ever missed India. I feel more at home in Singapaw maybe. Or maybe it is the place which I relate with growing up, independence, discovering who I am.
At least the transition from Singapore to India has not been a very drastic one so far by virtue of Bangalore being a relatively sane and modernised city. Not that Delhi doesn’t lay claims to being modern. But the Indian-ness of the place hits you like a blast of strong wind the moment you exit from the airport, with that huge group of people standing outside. I have never figured out whether they are actually there to receive someone or just standing there for no good reason, to add some spice to their mundane lives. Ok that was a bit mean.
Anyway, so I spent the night at CCD (which is Cafe Coffee Day for people who don't know), sleeping on the couch with one hand on the luggage, hoping no one would steal it. In the morning, I had upma, and the guy at the counter had a very amused smile on his face. I'm guessing because I slept in the place at night. In a very mischievous way he asked also “Had a good night’s rest?”
The flight yesterday was not so bad overall, despite being a sad Tiger airways plane, with a bawling (but very cute, with a fountain on her head) baby determined to show her full screaming prowess and a very irritating flying-virgin who kept troubling me all the way with jabs and pokes and stupid questions and also kept trying the poor air-hostesses’ patience. And then towards the end of the flight there was this long haired Caucasian dude who coughed for about 15 minutes as if he was puking-choking and scared the hell out of me because I think he was drunk when he got onto the plane and I was scared he had eaten some medicine or something and an incident similar to the one in PGP would repeat itself.
Kingfisher made me pay a ton of money for my excess baggage, plus they apparently have some fee for staying at the airport since apparently it is a private airport. Apparently. So almost all the Indian currency I had in my wallet is now gone. Sigh. And now what with not being able to find the India sim that sis gave me, and stupid Starhub not letting me activate roaming without having to drag a sponsor to their customer service centre, I have no internet. BIA has WiFi but you need to message them and then they gave you a password which you can use to log in for an hour. So sad.
I have also been trying to forget and forgive a few things. And am left wondering why mistakes aren’t as easy to forget as lecture notes. And realizing truly the merits of distance. A lot of distance. You think you know yourself, and then one day suddenly you do something so not you. It is unsettling. Makes you rethink your whole belief system.
Oh and I would also like to clarify that Taiwan is not a bad place. It was just my initial culture shock that made me totally anti-Cheena. But after the initial shock had worn off, it turned out to be quite a lot of fun! And the pineapple-tart-thingy was very nice! As was Muah Chee. I kinda regret not being a foodie sometimes and trying out random food stuff. Of course being vegetarian makes that a little hard. Not that I have ever regretted not being a carnivore. Food has relatively little importance in my life. It is more of a daily duty to me than a pleasure. So for the people out there who keep convincing me to try meat, well, too bad. You might as well save your breath :)
I have also realized in the past few days (ya I'm a little slow) that life is all about adjusting. Adjusting to new places, new people (and the way they speak), new cultures, and of course, to your own mistakes. And learning to live with what you do. Ok I think this sounds a bit freaky. Don't worry I didn't kill anyone :P
I still have an hour and a half before boarding starts. I want internet :(
So I am at the Bengaluru International Airport (ironically also shortformed BIA) and it has just started sinking in that I am back home. And I won't be going back to Singapore for a very, very long time. I always do miss Singapore much more than I have ever missed India. I feel more at home in Singapaw maybe. Or maybe it is the place which I relate with growing up, independence, discovering who I am.
At least the transition from Singapore to India has not been a very drastic one so far by virtue of Bangalore being a relatively sane and modernised city. Not that Delhi doesn’t lay claims to being modern. But the Indian-ness of the place hits you like a blast of strong wind the moment you exit from the airport, with that huge group of people standing outside. I have never figured out whether they are actually there to receive someone or just standing there for no good reason, to add some spice to their mundane lives. Ok that was a bit mean.
Anyway, so I spent the night at CCD (which is Cafe Coffee Day for people who don't know), sleeping on the couch with one hand on the luggage, hoping no one would steal it. In the morning, I had upma, and the guy at the counter had a very amused smile on his face. I'm guessing because I slept in the place at night. In a very mischievous way he asked also “Had a good night’s rest?”
The flight yesterday was not so bad overall, despite being a sad Tiger airways plane, with a bawling (but very cute, with a fountain on her head) baby determined to show her full screaming prowess and a very irritating flying-virgin who kept troubling me all the way with jabs and pokes and stupid questions and also kept trying the poor air-hostesses’ patience. And then towards the end of the flight there was this long haired Caucasian dude who coughed for about 15 minutes as if he was puking-choking and scared the hell out of me because I think he was drunk when he got onto the plane and I was scared he had eaten some medicine or something and an incident similar to the one in PGP would repeat itself.
Kingfisher made me pay a ton of money for my excess baggage, plus they apparently have some fee for staying at the airport since apparently it is a private airport. Apparently. So almost all the Indian currency I had in my wallet is now gone. Sigh. And now what with not being able to find the India sim that sis gave me, and stupid Starhub not letting me activate roaming without having to drag a sponsor to their customer service centre, I have no internet. BIA has WiFi but you need to message them and then they gave you a password which you can use to log in for an hour. So sad.
I have also been trying to forget and forgive a few things. And am left wondering why mistakes aren’t as easy to forget as lecture notes. And realizing truly the merits of distance. A lot of distance. You think you know yourself, and then one day suddenly you do something so not you. It is unsettling. Makes you rethink your whole belief system.
Oh and I would also like to clarify that Taiwan is not a bad place. It was just my initial culture shock that made me totally anti-Cheena. But after the initial shock had worn off, it turned out to be quite a lot of fun! And the pineapple-tart-thingy was very nice! As was Muah Chee. I kinda regret not being a foodie sometimes and trying out random food stuff. Of course being vegetarian makes that a little hard. Not that I have ever regretted not being a carnivore. Food has relatively little importance in my life. It is more of a daily duty to me than a pleasure. So for the people out there who keep convincing me to try meat, well, too bad. You might as well save your breath :)
I have also realized in the past few days (ya I'm a little slow) that life is all about adjusting. Adjusting to new places, new people (and the way they speak), new cultures, and of course, to your own mistakes. And learning to live with what you do. Ok I think this sounds a bit freaky. Don't worry I didn't kill anyone :P
I still have an hour and a half before boarding starts. I want internet :(
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