Friday, December 22, 2006 0 comments Post a Comment Today, I received an avalanche of gifts from the FAMILY. Aunt jean and family arrived in Shanghai today with LURVEEEE from the family. CONSEQUENTLY, i have 1Xsonyericssonwalkmanphone,1Xipod(hurrayparents!),2Xnorilay'schips, 2Xthaidurianchips, 1Xbottleofbelachan, 1Xbengawanasolokueylapis, 1Xcheesepandanswissroll, 1Xpandanchiffoncake, 3Xpacksofdurian, 1Xitaliandesignerpen, 1Xnotebook, 1XPiecebyPiece , 1Xsetoflancomecosmetics , 1Xzaraautumnjacket, 1Xnikescarf, 1X2.0GBUSB, 1Xbottleofginseng, 2XHOMEMADESTOLLENS. All of a sudden my heart was so full it could burst out of my ears. Of course i had to tell my aunt jean that i (regrettably) have a new handphone. And tell my brother that i already have the Tori Amos book. And tell my mom i haven't really "seen" their ipod yet but i already know of it. (resulting in an indignant protest: "Shui de zui ba na me da!") And quickly ration the perishable (truly) airflown local cakes to some. BUT it once again reminds me that there is no place like home. i'm a really really really fortunate kid. and just being able to appreciate this fact hopefully means that i can stay this fortunate come what may. ~ On a lighter note, FRIENDS. u see the list. U know what to and NOT to get. haha. if you guys are even reading! *ROARS* 2 days and not even a reply to my previous entry! NAN DAO! (the singapore rains have flooded our little sunny (rainy ) island?) lol. ~ Trust. Believe. Faith. They could be just words but darling, we know there is hell so much more to it. And to one of the persons i love most: love yourself, then demand someone love you. 12/22/2006 11:10:00 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2006 0 comments Post a Comment Humility died the day we got tired of feigning exuberance upon receiving less-than-desired birthday presents. The wishlist was born. ~ grin. Well, i do still love surprises. But when i see the three g-strings chucked away in my drawer, my weak heart pleads for something less surprising. Well for all the friends who love me (proof being the consistent audience to my blog. snarls), here it is, not too late since DHL takes less than 5 days (i THINK). lol. 1) MANY BOOK VOUCHERS or just bring me to kino with your fat wallet 2) Someone can get me Damien Rice's new album since i am definitely buying that when im home. 3) Sandy Lam and/or Jiang Mei Qi's latest album (not china imported ones hor.) 4) Autumn/springwear : Longsleeves or a pair of new jeans 5) Many many food treats, location at my discretion 6) Lots of love and INVITATIONS to go out when im home (you passive bums!) (Option 6 is mandatory) Heh. Please book first, i.e. Tell me what you getting. i don't need 20 Damien Rice's albums. I'm a fan. but not THAT fanatic. Leave a comment on ze blog and i'll strike it off the list. And for a CERTAIN GROUP OF PPL *AHHERM (w phlegm cos of winter)* , i do not expect JUST ONE CD per peeps hor, better be accompanied with your COMPANY and ANOTHER SURPRISE GIFT and OPTION 6 (value amounting to more than 50 SGD at least.woooooooooooooo~~) What i DON'T NEED: 1) MP3 Player : i made a major hint at my mum 2) Handphone : i have a new one ler. hoho. I never said i was meek. So stop scowling. Ass. merry xmas to all of my BEEEeeeeeeeeeeeLOVED friends(subject to change after 1st jan). 12/20/2006 10:26:00 PM

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