Wednesday, May 27, 2009

J'dore Didi‏

My Gucci pug is here! Finally, yay! I am really impressed with the packaging this time. I often think that Gucci should improve their packaging as their wallet does not come in a cotton felt dust bag but has a box. Their bag comes in this cotton dustbag but it does not come in a box (think shoe box but bigger). The keychain comes in a box, AND a felt cotton dust wrapping cloth! It also includes a booklet that has all the Gucci keychain/ charm collection for the dog series, known as Guccioli. So the pug is named Oliver and I am a proud daddy!

One of my buddy's birthday is around the corner, Dr. Lubeman happy birthday!! He is turning older and wiser. Hopefully the post-teen hormone will calm down a little with the change of age to 24. however, I have often read that male libido is actually at its peak from 22 to 28 years old... how true how true. Sometimes I wonder why people have such high drives. Dr. Lubeman sure has an insatiable appetite. Slim G is also a hornbag. My work mates who are females are always eager to spread it. Maybe it is the norm afterall. Afterall they are young and at their peak, so they just want to spread their seeds all over the world like plants and whales.

Talking about spreading seeds, I have been spreading alot of my smell around the world. No, not pheromones but fragrances in the form of a bottle. I recently procured some Eau de Toilettes as I realised that my collezione is quite limited. I have finally got my claws on the elusive Dior Fahrenheit!!! People either love it or hate it. I happen to quite like it actually.

Then i got myself the Givenchy Homme!! I first used this perfume in my Secondary school years where I recieved a small tester from a magazine. That was years ago when the perfume first launched. I always remembered that smell and now, i finally got it (after many painful years)! The next one that I shall acquire end of June shall be Gucci Pour Homme 2. I am usually not a fan of sequel perfumes, like Dior Fahrenheit has a new generation which called fahrenheit 32 which I am not a fan of and Givenchy released Homme Blue same bottle but Blue coloured and have different notes) after the success of Homme (Red) which me no likey. However, the original Guucci Homme is really heavy and very very classique, which is not my kind of perfume. I kinda like flowery, light and refreshing ones. Exception for Dior Fahrenheit. I also have the Juicy Couture perfume which is sooo intoxicatingly sweet.

Karl Lagerfeld once said, on the launch of his perfume Kapsule, that perfumes are invisible fashion. I simply cannot agree more.
The sense of smell is also the strongest sense to trigger memories. Thus, parfum... Didi j'dore.

I have been seeing alot of people putting up pictures of themselves with cute babies on Facebook. I get quite annoyed when the baby is not related to them at all. It is probably their friend's or their neighbour's friends or some random stranger's baby. However, the glee on the people's face while holding the baby like it is some trophy or must-have accessory never fail to annoy me since they seem to think that THEY ARE THE reason why the baby is so cute. I am like... speechless. The baby probably will suffer from some post-natal traumatic syndrom after being photographed with them.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Goodbye May‏

Can I have your attention please. It is mid 2009! If you are still wondering where have half the year gone to, you should slap yourself and wake up! *Slap slap slap*

I, for one, am very awake and aware of the passing moments. I actually anticipate 2009 to end as I cannot wait for my next holiday! I am surely not savouring the passing of the seasons as I am turning a blind eye to it. I am currently racing for my next payday to payday. Which means months to months. There is actually another 7 more paydays before 2009 concludes, and with it, a tax return which turns me on (tax re-turns me on)!! Lucky seven!

I really want to get to get a tattoo in Kuala Lumpur, so I have to hit my saving target for end of this year! I really have to start putting my ideas on paper. My top left arm will the victim this time, yay! I am feeling a pentagram to represent wholeness. But i want more than just a pentagram, it will have to have intricate designs that only I can interpret.

On the topic of designs, I will be finishing my Fashion Illustration module today. This class has been fun and informative and I have learnt the secrets to draw fashion figures and clothing representation! It is all about the proportion and exegeration and lengthening of the body.. the longer the better. There is a new class on Collection Production this June 1 but I guess I will give it a pass and only join it the next time which is end of July and start of August.

I think I need time to practice what I learn in the short 5 weeks and really digest it before packing myself with new information from the new class. I have to start drawing my stick figures now. Create some 'models' and pretend that I run a modelling agency. Then, use these models as the standard template to base my collection and clothes upon to showcase them nicely on paper. I think I have to learnt to draw faster too, so with practice, this shall be achieved!

It has been almost two months since my last holiday with my family and friends. It felt like 2 days. Perhaps I have been going too fast. In a way I like it, in a way it is scary as how clock it ticking and I am getting older. Perhaps in this last few moments of May, I should slow down a llittle and enjoy what's left, before I officially say goodbye to May.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Requiem

In a cold night after work and class. I was making my way home. The night is free and I have nothing planned. Faces passed by me but i can only see mine. I smiled at the moon and thought to myself, thank God its Friday. Finally a time to unwind and relax. At the corner of Queensbury and Lygon Street, I switched off my mobile phone, and wandered into the 'vortex' of me-time.

At the back of my mind, I know that tomorrow will be a big day. One of the biggest actually in years. One of my 'old friend' is visiting Melbourne, and I have the honours to show him and his girlfriend around town. I guess the term 'old friend' is appropriate. It will not be technically correct to call him a close friend as we have not spoke or meet up in years. It is does not feel right to call him an acquaintance too since we were good friends in the past.

Then, it struck me. An encounter with God years ago.

Throned in between 7 angels, a pair of all knowing eyes looked into me and a breeze reminded me Matthew 7:7 'Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you'.... But then He added 'Only in time.' My first reaction was that I have absolutely no idea what that means. But now, I do.

Things, material or immaterial, that I always wanted, I asked, and in time, I received.... time and time again. However, it only struck me with the coming of this old friend. Years ago, I had often played it in my head the wonderful scenarios of my friends visiting Melbourne and the potential fun and joy that will bring. It is a new world tp me then and I really like to have the opportunity to show my friends what it is like to be me. I had often requested this prayers to be answered. Eventually, I lost this idea as I lose frequent contact with my friends. Then, all of a sudden, years later, the prayer is answered.

At first, I was surprised was I had not expected it. Then, I questioned my anticipation. I do look forward to finally play the role and re-enact the 'wonderful scenarios of my friends visiting Melbourne and the potential fun and joy that will bring' that was on repeat in my head years ago. But to be frank, there was no butterflies, not much excitement, not much anticipation and not as much joy as expected. Nevertheless, I did have a good time bringing them about town. I am sure they had fun too (of course since it is me bringing them around).

The thing is, after having some conversation with old friend, I realised is how much I have changed. Or more correctly put, evolved and metamorphosized since I am always me... but getting better and better. I also realised that I am alot more mature in terms of my expectations and ideals. The me of the past had learnt from childishness and naivity. It also made me realised how at ease I am in Melbourne.

As I smiled at the moon at the corner of Lygon and Palmerston Street, it occured to me that maybe I just have to trust in Him more and know that what I ask, will be given in time and what is mine, will truly be mine.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Lost in Transition

In a world where money matters, does it matter if you like or don't like your job? How many people can actually say they like their job? How little people will admit that they hate their job? Then again, how many people will remain neutral about their opinion of their job. In this time of global economic recession, people are more divided about their thoughts on their job. Some are thankful that they still have a job. Some question if their job is really what they want. Some decided to go back to school to upgrade themselves and further equip themselves with new skills to cope with the recession. Then, there are some that are not aware that a recession is going on.

For me. I fall into the category that is grateful that i still have a job. I do sympathise with those who were made redundant. At the same time, the recession has also made me more aware of how i spend my hard earned money. It make my hands tighter and make me hone my screening skills in terms of my purchases. The things that I buy now are either things that i really need, or investments that will see me through years of usage. I now think twice or three times about the things I want to get. I am also aware that i have things that are pre-loved that i should sell to recoup some losses.

I have been doing my maths recently. I have 22 more months before I start my school. I have 9 more months before i go on my next major trip. I have 2 more months before I go for my next short holiday. I have 20 days before I get my Gucci pug. I have 12 days to go before I get my major payday. I have 4 more days before I get my day off. I have 2 more days before I get my secondary payday. I have 2 more hours before I get off work.

So have been thinking long term as I feel comforted to know that there is a finishing line to what I am currently doing. I feel that am in transition. I feel that I have everything I need at the moment and I have to learn how to supress what I want. I have gotten greedy and now, i have to stop myself. In short, I have to grow my piggy bank.

I know that in the last few posts, I have been going on and on and on about money and finances, I do apologise if it makes you sleep. However, I am currently at the core of this phase. I feel that i need to put in my 101% in addressing my current finance. If I can do this well now, i will be set for the rest of the year. I plan to reach $6000 by July. No compromise! I am sadden that my savings had been the same for the past 5 months... I have changed my habit. And now i shall rule.