the internet’s lagging and i can’t watch episode 4 of nodame cantabile properly. ended up straying, now at youtube listening to bigeaststation. i’ll try my luck later tonight.

the kuvasz rag doll sold out at daiso. i was so disappointed that i lost my mind for a while and started to walk in circles. i bought a siberian tiger and a white frog. hyejin will now own a siberian tiger for a pet. i can’t pretend that the tiger is a dog. which dog has stripes on its body? didn’t realise (until came back home) it had a hole on its left armpit due to overstuffing, lol. here goes, levi and tanko-chan.

- wonder when sm-tvxq dispute will end. it has taken another dirty turn. been following updates every night from 3 websites without fail. in fact shouldn’t even be online tonight but succumbed to it; i was simply getting nervous.

- i’ve to construct a yukata from scratch without any prior knowledge and i’ve not even bought taeyang alberic yet. ordered 2 pairs of canvas shoes from mimiwoo through chin, can’t decide on which sunny’s world fur wigs to buy.

- sewing’s getting a bit on my nerves now. won’t be continuing lessons after this till further notice. i’m just tired. perhaps it’s better to dismantle clothes to figure out how they’re constructed. maybe i’ll learn better this way.

- 4 big things to complete and haven’t started on any of them yet – driving, braces, degree, fencing.

- watched all 27 29 episodes of hanasakeru seshounen at kazeebo. now i’ve nothing to watch. anticipating episode 28. please come out soon. others think the plot’s so-so, i think it’s great. maybe it’s because kajika, li-ren, eugene, rumaty and carl are like kaos, tc, chris, adam and ian to me.

- i’ve been distracted at work these few weeks. it’s either because i’ve finished all that i’ve to do or all the above are bugging me subconsciously.

- finally read ‘mr monk is miserable’ – snagged the only copy left on the library shelf. somehow my analytical skills get sharper after reading monk. another fantastic read by lee goldberg, looking forward to more to come!

- the judges are not forgiving in this season 6 of project runway.

i didn’t surf the web for 1 day and there’re so many articles on dbsk (most will make you seething mad in anger). things are taking a very low and dirty turn. it’s high time for the 5 guys to unite, step out and speak out. clear everything once and for all, get it all out in the open. when you’ve come a long way and trust in each other, honesty and open communication is the only solution.

dbsk fans, wherever you are, continue to support and pray the best for them!

after sewing class at teacher’s house, went to exchange short checkered shirt with a green striped shirt at bugis st (the same kind bought a month back but in grey stripes). they no longer carry size m, what’s left is size l. then off to buy the black boots ($48.90) i saw yesterday at central. cheaper than zara but this one’s fiercer. again took a long time to choose between 2 colors: black and brown. if brown was camel, would’ve bought it without further thought, end up chose black at the last minute. but won’t it be nice to have 2 pairs? my bank account’s now barred from any purchases after a near $400 worth of new wardrobe staples in 1 month. there’s a lot of sewing homework to be done before next sunday comes.

spent 12 hrs of today outside. spent the most time with ying after chin left. we went to beach rd for breakfast-lunch > textile centre-arab st-chinatown for fabrics and miscellaneous accessories > central > liang court’s kinokuniya > marina square. 

ying’s fried kway teow - interesting how leafy vegetables are laid out on top instead of mixed together

chin’s hokkien mee – chilli paste came with chilli padi

my chicken noodle with wanton – oozing with richness and oil

ying – our “tour guide” for the day

chin – out on a mission, she’s got tonnes of things to buy for higashi and izumi

me – bought gold cube letters “G” and “S”, unfortunately “A” was nowhere to be found, cuff bracelet for $3.20, an anchor and buoy pendant

after exploring liang court’s kinokuniya, me and ying spent $4 trying our luck at the vending machine outside. we got 2 guns for kiefer, they came with a sniper looking laser light attachment and mini pellets each

ying and i dined at marina square’s swensens, ate mac ‘n’ cheese and hazelnut cappucino mudpie. had stomach cramp after eating, too much cream and sugar at one go

from astrofish.net

Capricorn: I was talking to a neighbor, originally, from Houston. I’d asked how he dealt with Houston weather, in its excess. “It wasn’t ever that bad, until, about two, maybe three hurricanes ago?” I nodded, not really remembering which one, “I woke up and the bed was floating. Time to move, what I thought.”

I’d have to agree with that — pretty clear indication that it’s time –high time– to move. I’m not saying that your bed will be floating in the aftermath of a tropical storm. I’m not saying that you’re moving, either. I’d be attendant, though, in a perspicacious manner, waiting and ready for a clear sign. This is one that’s not too subtle. A clear indication that you should go one way or another, or particular issue.

That issue, I doubt it’s about Houston weather, but I’m suggesting that there is a pretty clear message from the Universe about which way to go. Maybe you and your bed frame get washed out the door, again, that’s just one example, but I’d take that a clear indication of which way you should be going.

i’ve been having these feelings for a long time. but i think this year, before 2010 comes, i’ve to end it once and for all. a staff is replaceable, anyone can learn how to run an office over time. if they offer an increment, i won’t stay. i’d like to clear the blocked energy in the office. i’ve 2 routes to choose from: one’s a route where many people are going to make a lot of noise and the other is a route i’m not so sure i’ve equipped enough design skills and brain cells over these 5 years. i’ll send out my first route application by the end of this month. if it goes well, how do i break out the news? everyone will question my motivations definitely. i’ve been blessed these years with God’s provisions and the kindness of my employers. i’m sorry God if i’m making a decision which is against your plans for me, but i ask you to extend your protection over me once more.

because the dbsk guys are comfortable with each other, i’m used to too-close-for-comfort postures. if chin thinks the posing for izumi and higashi is a bit erm, i think it’s normal. i can stomach it because they’re more to flower guys not alpha males. if alpha males do too-close-for-comfort postures, i’ll go erm too >_<

ying recommended “Hanasakeru Seishounen” last night and i’ve watched 4 episodes so far. talk about intensive watching, hahaha. eugene’s so cool… he looks like a deviantartist’s narin charisma doll named schey. there’s even a caucasian actor who looks like eugene if only he has greenish gold eyes and a sharper jawline. here goes the comparison:

possible human eugene volkan (i’m sorry i don’t know who the following actor is but i think he got the features to pull the character off) 

2d eugene volkan

possible bjd doll eugene volkan (this photo is not mine, it belongs to ivorydusk at deviantart)

i may’ve gone 3-4 rounds around daiso last night. when bombed with too many options, i lay items out on the floor to see whether they go along with each other. luckily i wasn’t the last customer to pay for my goods, lol. this will be hyejin and schy’s humble abode. the king and butler will be in for a surprise

view from side of mini garden - everything’s looking good!

the mini garden turned out the most beautiful corner of all. i spend the longest time picking out exotic bird at daiso, scrutinising every bird available: fat, cheerful, squinty, every stock available was put to the test. i nearly bought 4 colorful parrots (unfortunately they didn’t come with a stand). then nearly bought a blue/orange exotic bird but opted for the brown wonder (he complements natural color scheme of house). he’s one cute fella, isn’t he? love the red goldfish and black pebbles that came along with it (last piece on shelf). stone pond is actually a tealight holder (another last piece on the shelf). boy, am i lucky!

living/entertainment room view – colorful rubber food (lunch set and dessert) set cost me $1.50 per pack at bedok central. artworks cut out from mag/catalog, mini stonewares and console came from aromatherapy gift set. all items are found at home.

overall view of house from front of shelf – as walls and ceiling are too bare, i decided to use owl motif handkerchief as ceiling. now feels more homely. i’m constructing shoji screens at the moment. there are more items to build from scratch and buy at daiso.

top view of house – see mini garden on left and living/entertainment roof on right. i’m very happy how this weekend project of mine turned out

stay tuned for more updates…