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Sueann Scrutinises Adulthood in Detail: myglamorousadultlife.tumblr.com

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:22:00 -0500

Sueann Scrutinises Adulthood in Detail: myglamorousadultlife.tumblr.com:

About 8 months (I hope) through dharmaglyphic.com I’m ashamed to say that I bought the webspace without thinking about a good niche subject for a blog. After about a month of planning and research, here’s something that is better focused, yet all-rounded in terms of my life. NOW I realise how difficult rebranding can be.

See you guys there and don’t forget to follow that site too. xx

Am I annoying for going on yet another hiatus? Yes, I am. Need to reevaluate the focus of my...

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:58:26 -0500

Am I annoying for going on yet another hiatus? Yes, I am. Need to reevaluate the focus of my blogging. I don’t enjoy blogging randomly. I need a niche. Yup okay later people.

Lover don't lie

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:07:20 -0500

Lover, what’s your truth?
What is behind that swaying smile?
Lover, hide me in your shadow
While you go out and play for a while
I’m not to be kept, or
To be kept in the dark
Lover where am I in the picture?
I am no more than a spark.
In desperation I trust,
I trust for I can’t lose, again
Lover am I losing you?
Do you remember my name?
Lover don’t lie, don’t hide it
Don’t hide me, or from me
Don’t berate me for my doubt
Lover please set me free.

No one stops you

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:43:54 -0500

This morning I pondered about why I used to feel unhappy.

I discovered that I am most joyful when I go ahead and do something I want to do, without bothering to stop and ask for approval, or waiting for someone to stop me.

Not impulsive actions, of course. But motions that keep true to your heart.

The world is full of haters, I discovered last night. Okay, I discovered that long ago, but I realised that these haters are unfair and irrational. Put two girls in the room surrounded by people that don’t really like them. But they’d be nicer to one girl, not the other. And the best part is, the latter was less at fault. But no one really cares about that comparison, do they?

It’s totally impossible to stop others from judging you. But it’s also totally impossible for them to stop you from living your life in full swing and happiness.

It’s back to work after my two-day break thanks to gastric flu. Now I wish I could stop myself, and just continue snoozing below the covers.

mnrhhh: deadgirls: Girls Wear Headbands

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:30:30 -0500

mnrhhh:

deadgirls:

Girls Wear Headbands

Unresolved

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:56:19 -0500

So it’s been 3 days into the new year and while I am trying to be absolutely optimistic about 2010, the irony is that I’ve had the shittiest first 2 days of the year. Let’s not even go into it.

Anyhoo, I have been wanting to post my resolutions up, but never really got down to finalising them and when I finally did, I left the nice, elaborate list in the office (before the 4 day weekend).

So with some brain-cracking I crafted the list again. Here they are!

New Decade Resolutions: 2010 - 2019 (yep, I figured that a 10-year plan would be better.)

1. BE HAPPY EVERY DAY. It just feels nicer.

2. GET TRIM AND TONED. I smell skinny coming my way this year. Very soon.

3. SAVE MONEY. Lots of it. And get that Hermes bag I saw the other time.

4. BE FASHION-SMART. No, it’s not okay to go out with just anything slapped on.

5. KEEP UP WITH NEWS AND TRENDS. It’s so uncool to be ignorant.

6. BE MORE ORGANISED. At least try to put things back in their original positions.

7. KEEP WRITING. Pursue that career even if it’s the toughest thing in the world.

8. LEARN COOKING. Because it’s fun to be domesticated.

9. BE AWESOME. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent, says Eleanor Roosevelt.

10. CHASE SUCCESS. It’s the only thing in life worth chasing.

11. BE SOCIALLY DESIRABLE. Without trying too hard.

"Every new year I am full of hope and I wonder why. And 15 days later it is my birthday and the day..."

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:38:38 -0500

“Every new year I am full of hope and I wonder why. And 15 days later it is my birthday and the day after everything dies down and I then realise that I have been looking forward to another celebratory day and after it’s over, life continues in the mundane way it should be.”

- Resolution #18135024: Stop living merely for exciting events.

Happy 2010, everybody. Ushered in the new year in a pretty quiet way. Took the cousin to a bar at...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:43:16 -0500

Happy 2010, everybody.

Ushered in the new year in a pretty quiet way. Took the cousin to a bar at Holland Village to have a few drinks. Then we walked back just in time to countdown with our family. When the ‘rents proceeded with their game, we got more booze at the nearby 7-Eleven. This is how much I cannot do without alcohol.

New Year Resolution: Quit drinking so much? Actually, I take that back.

"(RAH)² (AH)³ + [ROMA (1+MA)] + (GA)² + (OOH)(LA)²"

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:33:38 -0500

“(RAH)² (AH)³ + [ROMA (1+MA)] + (GA)² + (OOH)(LA)²”

- The end-of-2009 declaration of awesomeness.

(via fuckyeahskinnybitch)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:30:56 -0500

(via fuckyeahskinnybitch)

True blue definition. (Y)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:15:13 -0500

True blue definition. (Y)

Will Work for Shoes

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:38:21 -0500

Will Work for Shoes:

My motto. Definitely.

You're either Twi-hard, or Jealous.

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:46:48 -0500

I found some friends joining a Facebook group that was entitled “I Want to Punch Twilight Fans”. Or something like that. I’m thinking that the Twilight-haters are getting as delusional as the Twi-hards.

Firstly, I am not the biggest Twi-hard. I love the Twilight Saga a lot, and I really enjoy the breathless feelings one can feel while reading the books. Why? Because the plot makes me imagine and make believe. Because it never will happen in real life, but it is exciting to think of how a practically immortal and beautiful being could fall in love with an imperfect girl. In other words, it’s every girl’s dream to be loved by the perfect man. I dare anyone to refute this, because no one would.

We have to give Stephenie Meyer some credit for weaving a plot so intense that it makes one hyperventilate and swoon. When a writer has that ability to influence audiences, that makes her a good writer. In fact, I really admire her and I hope to write like her in future.

Yeah, it is pretty annoying that some kids (and some moms) actually go all out to pledge their love for Edward and Jacob. I’ve seen some memes. And declarations. And I’ve cringed and asked myself silently, why do they taint the image of this feel-good saga?

But I find the Twilight-haters kinda sad, too.

Let’s see. Most of the haters are guys. Apart from feeling all icky about romance plots, I think the guys actually dislike Twilight because they know they can’t be like Edward and Jacob. To put it in a colloquail sense, Edward and Jacob “spoil the market” for the guys. They’re romantic, they’re devoted, they’re everything a girl could ask for. In reality, some men would not find themselves committing that much. They’d rather do their own thing with their career, or their friends.

Ask them if they’d climb into their girlfriends’ rooms through the window to watch them sleep in the middle of the night. They’d scoff and shrug it off with an excuse, or they’d say, yeah, because only one thing could happen at night when alone in their girlfriends’ bedrooms. But Edward climbs into Bella’s bedroom just to be with her and protect her. With no other intention. And he doesn’t want to hurt her. Now I can see why girls would prefer him to a real man.

It’s just fairy tale, and I guess it does make girls have higher expectations in men. Some younger ones do go overboard with their ‘ideal man’ mindset after reading the saga, but overall I think everyone knows that it’s fiction and it’s just fun to dream a little.

But as much as many say that the tweens take Twilight too seriously, I think the haters are taking their hating a bit too seriously, too. Chill, guys! There’s no need to make fun of us and the two male leading characters of the book just to make yourself feel better.

(via shoelust)

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:39:48 -0500

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Looking back, I've been silly this year

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:20:20 -0500

What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
Work in advertising. Get UTI. Become a bitch to certain somebodies, and then embrace and be proud of it. Do the nasty in the train. Stalk celebrities online.

Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I forgot my new years resolution, I think it was to lose weight. And I kept it. Definitely will make more next year, and I resolve, too, to keep my resolutions in a place I will see them continually.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
My cousin-in-law did!

Did anyone close to you die?
Not that I know of..

What countries did you visit?
Indonesia.

What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
More confidence, more stability, more moolah, more knowledge.

What date(s) from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My 21st birthday, partytimes with the girls, THE night at Zouk in August.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Saving up at least $1.2k, and managing my own business Rockstar Solutions through to minimal yet noteworthy profits.

What was your biggest failure?
Allowing myself to be a fool with no identity and no backbone for a period of time. And not having enough self-discipline to freelance properly before I got a full-time job.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
UTI in June or July. I thought I was going to dieeee.

What was the best thing you bought?
I bought so many things that I honestly don’t remember.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
There was the backstabbing one, but I’ll learn to forgive that. Then there are the ones who are still hating, because apparently I haven’t grovelled or begged for forgiveness enough yet. My heart goes out to them in pity.

Where did most of your money go?
To booze.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Outings with the girls, mostly. The release of New Moon (I know, cringe).

What songs will always remind you of 2009?
Lady Gaga - Bad Romance & Paparazzi
Hall and Oates - You Make My Dreams/Maneater
Katy Perry - Thinking of You
Taylor Swift - You Belong with Me

Compared to this time last year, are you…
i. happier or sadder? Happier, definitely happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? Thinner. But it might not be a difference soon, if I don’t begin my post-Christmas diet.
iii. richer or poorer? Net-Worth wise? Richer.

How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent it with my extended family, special friends, and my girls. It was full of laughs, gifts, food and love. I’ve never been happier.

Did you fall in love in 2009?
Not really, I was just in love with the same person from 2008.

What was your favorite TV program?
True Blood, Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives 6, Glee

Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I think it’s in reverse. The people I used to hate last year, I can’t be shat to hate anymore. It’s not worth it.

What was the best book you read?
A combination of: Dark Visions trilogy by L.J. Smith, House of Night Novels by PC/Kristin Cast, Sookie Stackhouse Series by Charlaine Harris.

What was your favorite film of this year?
Slumdog Millionaire, without a doubt.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
From my usual loud and bold, to basic and simple summer apparel during the hot season; I even tried my hand at androgyny. Lately it’s been toned down a tad, but no specific concept.

What kept you sane?
Cigarettes, booze, food.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker.

Who did you miss?
No one in particular.

Who was the best new person you met?
Vanessa, the colleague from the studio whom I knew would be good friends with me because I suspected that we shared certain academic background similarities (something like that). We are lame pen-buddies and also January babies.

Was 2009 a good year for you?
It was bad but got better. I won’t say it was fantastic, though.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
What was your least favorite moment of the year?
When I get increasingly annoyed by people below 21 who are stupid, self-centered, whine about their love life 24/7, think highly of themselves when they’ve achieved nothing and brag about stuff that wasn’t even bought with their own money. Kids can be so gross.

Where were you when 2009 began?
Getting wasted by the quay with a bunch of people I just got acquainted with on new year’s eve and someone.

Where will you be when 2009 ends?
Preferably having a nice dine-out with the girls at a rooftop club

Did you break up with anyone in 2009?
Sort of I guess? :/

Did you make any new friends in 2009?
Not as many as 2008. I like it that way.

Who are your favorite new friends?
Ashri, Haikal, Sya, Lyds, Alippo, Anna

How many different states did you travel to in 2009?
I think 5.

How many concerts did you see in 2009?
ALOT!

Did you have a favorite concert in 2009?
Britney Spears in Perth

Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2009?
What kinda question is this? Everyone knows I’m straight edge and only drink alcohol to TASTE it. Bahahaha!

Did you do a lot of drugs in 2009?
Herbal and Eee..err san se! HAHA!

Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Maybe

What was the worst lie someone told you in 2009?
I think everyone lies to me :)

What was your proudest moment of 2009?
Seeing my hard work materialise through various campaigns.

Appeared on the local newspapers?
Not so lucky this time!

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2009?
There are quite a few, and they all involve me acting stupid thanks to being drunk.

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2009 and change something, what would it be?
I would do myself a favour and behave with more dignity and pride. And not let people step over my head.

What are your plans for 2010?
Tone up, earn and save more money, learn my brands better, be consistent career-wise, and put myself first before anyone else.

"It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to."

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:28:08 -0500

“It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to.”

- Likewise, it’s my birthday in January and I have the right to ask for what I want. I may not get exactly what I want, but it would be nice if people did not judge or criticise me for wanting what I want.

And sadly, the extended Christmas holiday has come to a close. I sometimes wonder why it...

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:53:24 -0500

And sadly, the extended Christmas holiday has come to a close. I sometimes wonder why it doesn’t go by this fast for work days.

I’ll try to summarise the festive season in a paragraph. I had a ball of fun with my extended family on Christmas Eve, and even mastered the art of cooking pasta. Christmas Day was equally interesting as I accompanied my old church friend (we no longer attend the church) to attend the Christmas service that his mother wanted him to bring his grandmother to. Shared the rest of the day watching movies with a favourite friend. Boxing Day was my favourite of all because I met the girls for our Christmas party at Pan Pacific hotel. We ate, exchanged presents, catwalked in our dresses, and hit the club in our best. We ended the night very late by snuggling together on the comfy king-sized bed. Today we awoke lazily and I reached home, stuffed like a Christmas turkey with all that food and booze accumulated over the days.

Detox and dieting starts tomorrow, that’s for sure.

Last night when I stepped into the club, for the first time, I found myself dancing with ease even without the aid of alcohol. I deduced that one can only do so when there is a genuine sense of joy and confidence in her heart. I’ve found it, at least some part of that.

Now that the expensive festivity is over, it’s time to end the year in a toned down manner. I need to think about the resolutions I want to make for 2010. Or is that going to be a waste of time because we all know I’m going to break them, anyway? Haha.

It’s Christmas eve tomorrow and all of us got the day off, on condition that we stay back to...

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:28:04 -0500

It’s Christmas eve tomorrow and all of us got the day off, on condition that we stay back to work today. Oh well, what is there to lose? Lots, because I still have a potluck dinner to prepare for tomorrow!

So little time.

Merry Christmas one and all, don’t let the lack of finances, extreme exhaustion, and crazy crowds at Orchard dampen your spirits. It’s a jolly good season! Hmm wait, should I be telling myself that?

"But sometimes we’re so focused on finding our happy ending we don’t learn how to read the signs. How..."

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:33:04 -0500

“But sometimes we’re so focused on finding our happy ending we don’t learn how to read the signs. How to tell from the ones who want us and the ones who don’t, the ones who will stay and the ones who will leave. And maybe a happy ending doesn’t include a guy, maybe… it’s you, on your own, picking up the pieces and starting over, freeing yourself up for something better in the future. Maybe the happy ending is… just… moving on. Or maybe the happy ending is this, knowing after all the unreturned phone calls, broken-hearts, through the blunders and misread signals, through all the pain and embarrassment you never gave up hope.”

- He’s Just Not That Into You (via thechocolatebrigade) (via imelsewhere)

Ever had recurring dreams? Tonight for the second time ever, I dreamt that I was preggers. I was...

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:37:06 -0500

Ever had recurring dreams?

Tonight for the second time ever, I dreamt that I was preggers. I was climbing a tree for some reason, and it triggered an early birth. The baby boy was a mixed-blood and had pretty eyes.

There was also one part of my dream where I was in Eternal Sunshine for a Spotless Mind, and I was also a time-traveller.