Leave Me, Sore Throat!
December 14th, 2007
life is so good to me. i swear lah, even if all my 8 (yah i painfully decided to axe 4 from my list) colleges reject me because i am an useless under-qualified applicant in their pool of IB-ing geniuses who are this close to finding the cure for cancer, i will still be happy just because life is good. yes, i will still be happy even though i will be an uneducated bum for the next 4 years.
(well not SUPER happy lah, but kind of happy – in a contented, nirvanic, do-not-need-earthly-pleasures kinda way… sorta.. but of course if i got accepted into college, i am in no way complaining!!!!!!!)
all this stress has got me looking like crap. i bumped into Kiat Loong the other day, and when he saw me he said, “WHOA you look like hell!” -_______- then yesterday at dinner, i was telling Jin and the girls that i’ve been having this sleep problem where i can’t seem to fall asleep unless i’ve been up for at least 30 hours, and then Jin said “yeah i believe you.. you look like it”. -________- damn bad wan lah all these people :( cant they LIE!
things haven’t been going well lately. just little issues lah, but taxing nonetheless. and then i had to catch the flu / fever / sore throat bug that’s been going around, so now i feel drowsy all the time. but i cannot sleep, remember?! so it’s like i’m caught in this zombie limbo, neither awake or unawake, shuffling listlessly by as everyone zooms past me in their high heels and takeaway cups of coffee. all i have are dark circles under my eyes and not enough coffee. during times like these, ice cream and love keep me sane.
the other night i flopped onto the couch to channel-surf my headache away. Ugly Betty was due on, and i thought i’d just catch a few minutes of it to see if it’s a series i’d like to follow. but then this music video was playing. i dont remember who it was or what the song was called.. but all i remember was feeling really at peace watching it. and it was a very familiar feeling. for a few glorious moments i was brought back to those days where i could spend all day in front of a TV just watching videos and chilling out. that brief reprieve was great.. but then i had to turn off the tv and go back to life.
things that are keeping me happy :
1. i found my Reese’s shirt back!!! the one that Puppy got me. it says – ‘Love is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups’.
puppy, i dedicate this picture to you, even though i’m too sick to camwhore for you as per our original definition, and even though it was taken in the tandas at Starbucks, hehee.
2. i love Taylor’s College all over again :) they hire all the right people to be their Programme Directors. fingers crossed that this will go the way i need it to. FINGERS CROSSED.
3. i got an amazing email (or non-email, seeing how it wasn’t actually sent to me) from someone about my blog and how it inspires him. emails like that always make me feel wonderful, and each time i get one of those it’s always such a pleasant surprise. it’s a totally cool email, and i wish i could publish it here. thank you, Chris :) one day i will have to find your song too.
4. these pictures from Facebook’s Bumper Sticker application, hahahahhhaa! let me share the joy!! :
hilarious, yes?? isn’t that 300 one simply the giggles :D ah, good laughs.
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1. wenc | December 14th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I like reading your blog although I hardly give any comment. You are a smart gal so don’t worry too much. U definately will be accepted by a college. Enjoy ur life at this age, don’t pressure urself too much. U still have a long way to go. All the best!
Please write more blog..help me to kill time :)
2. Michael | December 14th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
wah…the sleeping problem havent gone ah. hope u get better soon…and u shud have no problem in ur further education~i like the procrastinator sticker lol. tomorrow lol. and btw, have u heard the isa on hindraf?
3. ashley | December 14th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
omg the last kitty picture is sooooooooooooooooooo adorable.
hahaha
4. gray | December 14th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
eh, so where you not applying to?
5. reallybites | December 14th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
i like ugly betty! watched season 1 during the summer. i also like your blog. wait one day i free, i write an email to your blog.
6. sboon | December 14th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Don’t be too stressed out, yah! Don’t worry be happy… It doesn’t really matter if you don’t get accepted into the best school etc. That’s only good for your portfolio stuff la. What matters most is how you cope in a working environment after graduating, ya know? Smart students may not exactly be the best employee, you see… So don’t give up and all the very best in your journey in life!
You can one!!~ Jiayou!
7. entwined | December 14th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
ugly betty is good! season 2 is even better! go watch it! :D
8. lishun | December 14th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
i am such a geek. i like the rational/real one. haha. =P
and you eated my reese’s peanut butter cups!
9. justakid | December 15th, 2007 at 1:11 am
LOL facebook bumper stickers!! :D i love
10. justakid | December 15th, 2007 at 1:14 am
and wtf i actually wrote more than that.. hahaha anyway take it easy on the college thingy, im sure u’ll get into one :) oh and i feel for u abt being insomniac, but look at the bright side, at least we get to do other stuff while everyone else snores in bed .. like 300 sit ups and adding every facebook applications created, and roll around in bed about 987874673 times .. LOL :) take care and i hope u feel much better by now.
11. caryn | December 15th, 2007 at 1:42 am
hello su ann =) glad to see you blogging again. just got back from klcc, after camwhoring the night away and waiting for the towers to tutup lampu so that we can take before/after pics =p so the thing i wana say is.. thanks to your previous blog, i din get onto the cab that wanted to charge me rm10 from wherever klcc to my apartment (usually it’s just rm4 or less). took another cab, the malay pakcik inside was ok, ikut meter, and he even asked about why we didn’t take the other cab. so when we told him the other cabbie charged us rm10, he was like, dun be mad at him la, life is hard nowadays, it’s past midnight isnt it, so they do charge more la… and he even took shortcuts back, i know because some cabbies sengaja take the long way round. the pakcik even had a good sense of humor: when asked how much was the fare, he replied, 600 sen ^^
and oh, i love those stickers! especially the one about the procrastinators =p that’s so me. haha ^^
12. Jeff from LA | December 15th, 2007 at 2:35 am
I’m so glad that you’re feeling better about everything, =). I was worried about you for a while there.
Its so funny how huge Reeses Peanut Butter Cups are in Asia. You’re only the 3rd Asian blog that I’ve read extolling the virtues of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. I guess when you really can’t have something it makes it so much better. Here, where you can get them at any grocery store, I guess we take them for granted.
Don’t worry about school. You’ll get into the schools you applied to. And even if for some insane reason you don’t, that means you can apply to USC and come here so I can see you, lol. (I’m just kidding). But don’t worry, I don’t think there’s even a small chance you won’t get into at least one of those schools.
Finally, I love how you’re just as much of a Facebook whore* as I am.
*I normally don’t use language like that, but the term “Facebook whore” has been turned by common usage into a phrase that’s does not retain its original offensive meaning. I apologize if I offend anyone for using it.
13. sieutheng | December 15th, 2007 at 3:04 am
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH
u made my day :D or should i say night wtf.
14. kiasu andrew | December 15th, 2007 at 3:40 am
^——————^
you da genius k.
15. Sparky | December 15th, 2007 at 5:59 am
again, feel free to email me if Duke is still on your list! =)
16. k0k | December 15th, 2007 at 10:07 am
I refuse to say that someone 2 years younger than me inspired me T^T
And my favourite 300 macros has gotta be the one that goes;
Operator: Sir, you did not pay your electricity bill
Loenidas: Then we shall fight in the dark!
17. sheon | December 15th, 2007 at 10:47 am
i like the bumper stickers………especially the “I fucking love coloring”
18. j0n | December 15th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
that tshirts gonna look perfect with the yummies im bringing home…
19. maths lover | December 15th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
HAAHAHAH i absolutely love the imaginary number and pi one!!!!
20. pinkpau | December 15th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
wenc : hahaha i wish i could write more too, but unfortunately i dont have enough time to kill :(
michael : yes i have. very tragic
ashley : hahaha yes isnt it!
gray : i’m cutting out uchicago, duke, columbia and vassar
reallybites : i will be waiting !!!
sboon : that is very comforting.. but i still want to get into college :(
entwined : i like her boss! he’s kinda hot!
lishun : HAHA ya damn funny right. no i didnt eated your peanut butter cups :( someone eated MINE!
justakid : that is exactly what i used to think, but this insomnia has evolved into something weird.. i cant sleep, but when i’m awake i’m really really tired and cant think straight. it didnt use to be like that :( i think im just getting old :(
caryn : what a nice cabbie! i just got (almost) ripped off again last night. and this afternoon. sigh. cabbies in malaysia have a long way to go
jeff : peanut butter cups are SO the bomb. you americans take them for granted :P and i’m very pessimistic about my admissions chances :( facebook whores, whee!
sieutheng : oh baby i always make your day/night !
kiasu andrew : ^______^
sparky : it isnt anymore :( financial aid and all .. :(
k0k: WHY do you refuse to say it. WHY!
sheon : hahahaha isnt it hilarious
j0n : YAY!!!!!!
math lover : hahahaha i know i know i LOLed damn loud when i saw it
21. Christine | December 15th, 2007 at 11:36 pm
The pictures are really cute and funny! I like the ruler and stone’s most..LOL! YOU ROCK YOU RULE!
Just cheer up. I am glad you finally regain your cheerfulness..appreciating every little thing you get, let the feeling of satisfaction fullfilled your heart easily, it is a nice feeling, isn’t it?
I am so proud of you too, i just saw your “About” page. Admitting yourself as the daughter of God, our heavenly father is surely a great decision. Bless you! and Get well soon!
22. Michelle | December 15th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
I have zits resultant from facials. That’s very hard for me to keep myself happy.
But reading your post, hell yeah. Sort of inspiring.
23. Sureindran Raja Silvam | December 16th, 2007 at 12:42 am
nice pics!
24. gray | December 16th, 2007 at 12:46 am
no way: u chicago kicks ass. (first choice for me.)
25. Jonathan | December 16th, 2007 at 12:58 am
Redbull is consumed when you are suffering from lack of sleep
Or wait…will this be good or bad?
Anyhow, it’s almost impossible to stay awake that long, you will soon have ultimate side effects, real bad ones. Uni student gets that often though **ho humh..**
but you get inspiration when your mind works lease….thats how spontaneous my friend and i came out with this blog
Boredom rules
26. Kristof | December 16th, 2007 at 11:06 am
oh well, don’t worry. going to the best college/uni won’t make a difference if you have what it takes to be the best in your field. You don’t need to be from Ivy league bullshit to succeed, and it would be cooler if you’re a success and you hail from some nonsense such as timbuktu state uni.
27. Sammy | December 16th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Hello there, dearie (: It was really great seeing u last night after so long! Anyway, here’s Marcus’ blog add like I promised > http://charm-man.blogspot.com
Stay in touch~!
28. hw | December 16th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
toilet cam pics! the walls look strikingly similar to the one at starbucks :P
anyway was good to see you yesterday! sorry I didn’t say hi earlier but I didn’t notice it was you till you stood up, and i was like hey where did i see that reese’s shirt before?
good luck in your apps and essays.. i know how much of a pain it is. The unis you picked are all pretty good, so as long as you get into one of them you’ll be fine.
Kristof, I have to disagree with you though, the fact with hiring nowadays is that having been in a good college uni will get your foot into the door, and with the job market being very competitve nowadays, a good uni / college will definitely give you an edge over others in the jobsphere. And usually the best unis have the better professors / labs / coursework / etc that will help you succeed even further and be better at your field. So being in a good uni is important.
29. loopy loopie | December 16th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Kristof : loveeeee ur blog. and i dont hv to disagree with you though
:P
30. Kristof | December 16th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
hw: blah blah blah. so stereotypical. its not the end of the world.
31. Albert Ng | December 17th, 2007 at 1:50 am
I got the flu too!
Yes it’s true academic results don’t count for everything. I’ve interviewed one too many a candidate who went to the UK but was ultimately a Malaysian education product. Street smarts matter more, and it’s unfortunate that many think papers matter so strongly… until they hit the market, or are on the interviewer’s side.
32. pinkshirtz | December 17th, 2007 at 9:36 am
Bwahaha … read the extension to the camwhore section!!! Bwaahaha … my stomach .. so funny!!!! bwahahahaaaaA! neways, at least your cuter than those who are trying!!! ahhahahahahahahah!!!
33. pinkshirtz | December 17th, 2007 at 9:39 am
BTW, Dun be all too upset!!! Try having your birthday few days before christmas … darn saddening!!!! haha … but still … its birthday!
Go get some haagen dass ya!
34. foreverjas | December 17th, 2007 at 11:42 am
hope u’l feel better. . ..
35. michellesy | December 17th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Aww babe, are the college applications getting you down? *hugs*
Don’t worry, once they’re done you can chill, eat, lounge and hang out with that hunky Martian of yours =D
36. Michelle | December 18th, 2007 at 8:16 am
If you can’t get into USA colleges, come to Australia! =DDDDD
37. thegeekinpink | December 18th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
hehe the mcdonald cracked me up the most. been sending these stickers to friends in facebook… i
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