how much of that was honest emotion? Was it you or the alcohol speaking? I really don't know anymore... and its happened more than once. How much do you remember?
you never call me when you're sober.
Saturday, 1 November 2008
Monday, 27 October 2008
Each memory a song that never seems to end
You taught me to live for the moment. To find joy in the simplest things. To savour each occasion, however insignificant, and hold it in my heart.
(The river in the sunset, the road under the full moon.
Step. Spin. Dip. I've got you on my mind.)
To chill out. To confide and find healing. To try something new.
(Wild. Different.)
Trust breaks into shards of terror. Shards that pierce a heart lain bare by honesty. Confusion. Disappointment. Regret.
Restraint. Interpretation. Alter ego. But I remember, and I know I can't be wrong.
(Every time.)
Words in your voice that haunt the emptiness. Tears. Prayers. There's nothing left but to believe.
(No more words.
Life goes on.)
Those were your lessons. This is a test. I won't take failure for an answer.
(The river in the sunset, the road under the full moon.
Step. Spin. Dip. I've got you on my mind.)
To chill out. To confide and find healing. To try something new.
(Wild. Different.)
Trust breaks into shards of terror. Shards that pierce a heart lain bare by honesty. Confusion. Disappointment. Regret.
Restraint. Interpretation. Alter ego. But I remember, and I know I can't be wrong.
(Every time.)
Words in your voice that haunt the emptiness. Tears. Prayers. There's nothing left but to believe.
(No more words.
Life goes on.)
Those were your lessons. This is a test. I won't take failure for an answer.
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Perth royal show.... well, just the last bit
So after about a week of listening to fireworks and grumbling about not being able to see them from Tommy More, I finally got the chance to go over to Claremont to see the firework display finale.
Those fireworks almost made me cry. Words can't possibly describe how breathtaking they were right above our heads, or how they spiralled up, up, up to trace intricate patterns in the Perth night sky.
Next year... I hope I'll actually have time to spend a whole day at the Royal Show.
Those fireworks almost made me cry. Words can't possibly describe how breathtaking they were right above our heads, or how they spiralled up, up, up to trace intricate patterns in the Perth night sky.
Next year... I hope I'll actually have time to spend a whole day at the Royal Show.
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Protège-moi
Ave Maria, veille sur mes jours et sur mes nuits, sur mon amour et ma vie.
Tonight I learnt that you can hear me. Its too soon for another injury, I'm so grateful that someone's watching over me.
Tonight I learnt.... that its not my turn yet, however close I might have been. Help me forget that feeling, it's not yet time. And even though it's disappointing to know I'll have to wait some more, I'm glad I found out now rather than later. And I pray that one day I won't have to wait anymore.
Help me be stronger tomorrow, and every day after that.
That was a lot to ask... but could I make one more request?
Tonight I learnt that you can hear me. Its too soon for another injury, I'm so grateful that someone's watching over me.
Tonight I learnt.... that its not my turn yet, however close I might have been. Help me forget that feeling, it's not yet time. And even though it's disappointing to know I'll have to wait some more, I'm glad I found out now rather than later. And I pray that one day I won't have to wait anymore.
Help me be stronger tomorrow, and every day after that.
That was a lot to ask... but could I make one more request?
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
MAF in Perth!
Yup! we celebrated it last Thursday in the alfresco area... nothing like what it would be back at home, but a good night nevertheless. Watching people eat mooncakes, wondering why there aren't any pomelos in Perth, and playing with lanterns! Mooncakes. yum.
Although certain individuals might disagree after trying anything durian-flavoured for the first time. Specifically durian mooncakes. But hey... all in fun, yeah?
"so... what were you doing the last time there was a full moon?" – Jono
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Two convocations and a Ball
*Warning: lots of photos*
Since I doubt I'm going to get any work done tonight, I might as well blog. While eating a hot bowl of beehoon. It's late, but I need the heat.... not that I minded going out in the cold (14ºC, anyone?) because it was Charlene's convocation. Congratulations girl! All the best in your job search, and your new hairstyle is really pretty.
Come to think of it, I haven't slacked off this much since... well since the beginning of semester. Monday was all classes and convocation (Fabian) and celebrations (Cynthia's birthday)... And yes congratulations to you too Fabian! Don't have too much fun with daidee and forget about your thesis ok? Not that I think you will. Please do consider that suggestion I made in the card. Please? Pretty please?
Today's been a good day too... particularly after a few chats. Now I feel that there's going to be some progress. I'm just praying that things will turn out well. Plus... hot breakfast, laska for lunch AND dinner, followed by some bak kut teh that Fabian's mum made. mm. yum.
Tomorrow evening should be good too... we're having MAF in college! I'm looking forward to lanterns and tea and watching people eat 月饼, maybe for the first time. no pomelos though... sigh... What I'm not excited about is the 11-6 schedule with no lunch break. ick. Oh well, there's MAF! I wish I could have gone for the real one in HC, but as it happens, there was a college ball that night anyway.
And what a ball it was. I remember dancing in groups and with only a partner, but I danced with so many people I can only remember the outstanding ones. I'm pretty proud of my hairpiece too. Honestly I had no idea how to make it... but somehow, it worked! And like last year's ball, some people were high, some people trashed... others completely wasted. I think I get high on music alone.
"Is the bus coming?"
"Are we there yet?" 
Pretty table setting!
Melvin was this hungry... ready to eat the decorations (that's a crane on a flower) because the food took ages to come.
But the wait was so worth it. And then... dancing the night away.
R&B master. not me.
Absolutely the most fun dance partner ever. Improvisation. Hell yeah.
The gentlemanly partner you can absolutely trust to not drop you.
Pretty girls!
And when you're exhausted, its time for lots of pictures.
*snicker* I just heard something really interesting about the showers in the next block... but I won't disclose it in case I traumatise the poor reader. Oh well. bedtime!
Since I doubt I'm going to get any work done tonight, I might as well blog. While eating a hot bowl of beehoon. It's late, but I need the heat.... not that I minded going out in the cold (14ºC, anyone?) because it was Charlene's convocation. Congratulations girl! All the best in your job search, and your new hairstyle is really pretty.
Come to think of it, I haven't slacked off this much since... well since the beginning of semester. Monday was all classes and convocation (Fabian) and celebrations (Cynthia's birthday)... And yes congratulations to you too Fabian! Don't have too much fun with daidee and forget about your thesis ok? Not that I think you will. Please do consider that suggestion I made in the card. Please? Pretty please?
Today's been a good day too... particularly after a few chats. Now I feel that there's going to be some progress. I'm just praying that things will turn out well. Plus... hot breakfast, laska for lunch AND dinner, followed by some bak kut teh that Fabian's mum made. mm. yum.
Tomorrow evening should be good too... we're having MAF in college! I'm looking forward to lanterns and tea and watching people eat 月饼, maybe for the first time. no pomelos though... sigh... What I'm not excited about is the 11-6 schedule with no lunch break. ick. Oh well, there's MAF! I wish I could have gone for the real one in HC, but as it happens, there was a college ball that night anyway.
And what a ball it was. I remember dancing in groups and with only a partner, but I danced with so many people I can only remember the outstanding ones. I'm pretty proud of my hairpiece too. Honestly I had no idea how to make it... but somehow, it worked! And like last year's ball, some people were high, some people trashed... others completely wasted. I think I get high on music alone.
"Is the bus coming?"
"Are we there yet?" 
Pretty table setting!
Melvin was this hungry... ready to eat the decorations (that's a crane on a flower) because the food took ages to come.
But the wait was so worth it. And then... dancing the night away.
R&B master. not me.
Absolutely the most fun dance partner ever. Improvisation. Hell yeah.
The gentlemanly partner you can absolutely trust to not drop you.
Pretty girls!
And when you're exhausted, its time for lots of pictures.*snicker* I just heard something really interesting about the showers in the next block... but I won't disclose it in case I traumatise the poor reader. Oh well. bedtime!
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