Dysfunctional Dreamer

Trigger Happy?

I've started bringing my Poloroid out again. Been trying to take pictures with the people who mean a lot to me, but can't seem to catch them all. Ah well. Hope to catch Charlene tomorrow morning to take one with her before she leaves for Oz, coz it's her last day with X:Odus too. ): Although I haven't really known her for so long, I'm gonna seriously miss the girl! *sob* Doesn't help that I don't know what to get for her farewell...gosh....!

Been an emotional wreck since Tuesday, and it's really embarrassing. I keep thinking of the people that I'm gonna miss hanging out with, the people who are so great to bitch to and be bitched by...I don't think I'd really get over it. I think three months are gonna fly by very very fast, just like how I just started work in April, and it's already the end of May!

*sigh*
Gosh. I think I'm getting wrinkles just thinking about it....

posted by nori_b @ 3:07 PM 0 comments

One Flew The Coop

OH god. I've not written for so long! Been very busy this week, with my cousin's wedding and all on the weekend, it seems that my days are all jumbled up. Bernard's flying off on Monday evening, so there goes my scitzophrenic-cross-dressing friend! Although I don't know him for very long, it's seldom I find someone who has so much in common with me..sigh. I guess we'll cross paths again someday. Said he may come visit me if he stops over in UK to visit all his other friends. (:

Taka's such a bore today,was so glad when my shift was over. I'm getting more familliar with the people there, especially the people from ELLE and URS Inc. They're the last people I made friends with (coz well..it took some time coz they seem more shy)...but they're the nicest people there by far. Its only the company of these people that I amazingly am able to survive such boredom. d:

Back at Hereen, I went to collect my outrageous red earrings from Yvette (this girl who works at Fling, the new lingerie shop on the fourth floor). I met the boss of Fling, who apparantly bought this shoe from us (no wonder she looked familliar), and she's pretty nice. Well anyway, ended up getting two pairs of very vintage looking earrings, and had a little chit-chat with Yvette and her colleague. It's a nice end to a slow Sunday. No worries, tomorrow's my off-day. *grin*

posted by nori_b @ 4:08 PM 0 comments

Yayyy! Sales today was very good (considering that it's a weekday). Started out very VERY pissed with the Taka staff, but well, I just tried not to think so much about it. The afternoon was much better..Charlene came by during my breaktime and I went to accompany her to get her French Manicure. V. Tai tai today, that girl!
Azelina's alright, I guess, when you get to know her, she ain't so bad...but the tons of makeup still scares me a bit. To end a pretty okay day, Don and Wenwei dropped by and we went to have our "Buddy Meal" at KFC. Yay!!! (:

I suddenly feel sad coz people are leaving me soon. Charlene's flying off to Australia on June 17th, and that's the same day Don's gonna go into CD (so unposh, babes!..oops...sorry)...besides that, some of my other friends are just not that around anymore...and counting the days, I've only got about 3 months left here myself. *sigh*
Where *are* my buddies?!!

posted by nori_b @ 4:53 PM 0 comments

Everything's Going Wrong!

It's just not my day. I started out the day by being late for work, and was feeling really *bleagh* due to the dihorrea that I had yesterday. Felt weak all over, and didn't make much chit-chat with my friends at Taka. Halfway thru the day, my head was spinning, sales was bad, but lucky thing SzeWa came to visit me. Was starting to feel a little better with her around, till the customers decided to buy my shoes! Arrgh!!! Talk about bad timing!

Was so miserable that I kinda forgot that I was hungry, but when my breaktime came, I bought two japanese pancakes (Tokiwado), ate one, and the half of the other one fell to the floor. Was so sad. I'm sure the escalator didn't enjoy it as much as I would have. /:

Trying to cheer myself up, I went over to Project Shop to look at this floral skirt that I've been eyeing for sometime, and they had the "buy one and get one free" thing going on, so I thought, "hey, why not?". Happily tried on two of the lycra skirts (they're the only ones that made me look like I *have* a butt) , with the assistance of this very funky looking salesguy. He later apologised profusely (dunno why) when I found out that they were regular items, so the sales does not apply. Sigh.

Today is the last day that the Ralph Fiennes-lookalike would be downstairs. I bumped into him on my way back to Hereen from Taka, and that's probably the last time I'd see him. Brought Pauline downstairs to his cart, but I figured that he was doing morning shift, so his colleagues were there instead. No matter, because I've seen him take 106 from Bukit Batok interchange one of the mornings, so I figured he stayed around the area (YAY!). Apparantly all of them are from Turkey (Oooo...) and well, they'd be moving the store down to Causeway Point (no place too far,..haha), so Pauline and me plan to go visit them sometime (for obvious reasons!). Hahaha..the nice people there gave us good luck charms each for free. (:

My day just doesn't seem to get any better. ):
So how did your day go?

posted by nori_b @ 4:42 PM 0 comments

Ironically, we ARE our favourite X-Men characters. So who did you get? (:

posted by nori_b @ 5:49 PM 0 comments

You are Wolverine!

A loner by nature, you feel uncomfortable when
around those you don't know and even those you
do. You are awkward when it comes to
relationships, but fiercely loyal to those you
love.


Which X-Men character are you most like?
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posted by nori_b @ 5:43 PM 0 comments

These Days

These days have been pretty *bleagh*. I just feel horrid, for some reason, and so far, the only cure has been impulse buying. I went down to Holland V. again to visit Charlene and went over to Kartiel to buy a pair of earrings. V.glam ones at that! Gosh, I really have to stop buying earrings...this is all Charlene's fault~!! hahaha...the kind soul even made me a pair with matching necklace. Ain't she a saint?! (:
Sure gonna miss her when she leaves for Australia. Lucky babe's flying off in June! *sigh*
I wish I were leaving soon too.

posted by nori_b @ 5:29 PM 0 comments

All The Time

Promises, promises, it was all set in stone, cross my heart and hope to die.
Sugar fix, dirty tricks and a trick question.
Guess i should have read between the lines.
Having the time of my life, watching the clock tick.

All the time, where did all the time go?
It's too late to say goodnight.
Time flies when you're having fun.
Time's up when you work like a dog.
Salud.

-Greenday

posted by nori_b @ 4:56 PM 0 comments

Good Or Bad? Compliment, Or Not?

Ok, ok, so I asked for it. I just didn't see it coming. Apparantly, the bosses of Mien (at Hereen) and some of the other tenants of Annex told Dennis that I look like Bjork (especially with my current haircut). This is not the first time I'm told this, and I don't think it's gonna be the last either. Thing is, I never know how to react. It's not exactly a compliment (is it?!), and it's not exactly bad either. This is probably because Bjork is such a controversial singer. Those who love her, adore her, those who don't really hate her. *sigh* But I guess it should be alright because these people from Hereen are big fans of hers (as I found out). I guess, erm, thanks? (Although i *still* don't see the similarities)

Anyways, the new girl is Azelina. She's 22, Malay and *very* minah. Unlike Nora, she's a little smarter and more hardworking. Thing is, everythime she talks to me, she speaks Malay. It totally pisses me off. Can't she just speak English like everyone else? Geez....oh...and she puts on tons and tons of makeup (an inch thick, I think)...and she smokes a lot. But...well, she's ok. Not fantastic, but okay. It's only her third day. We'll see her true colours soon enough.

Shoot. Tomorrow's my off-day. Don't know if I should just stay at home or bum around with the guys...sigh. It's hard when you try to make time for friends who just don't have time for you. I guess it doesn't matter when I fly off anyway, since it won't make a difference.
Doesn't matter, nobody cares.

posted by nori_b @ 4:28 PM 0 comments

Punk

Yipee! Got myself a new spunky hairdo yesterday, and am pretty pleased with it. This week has been pretty lazy, business is slow, and everything's moving at snail speed. Nora's gonna get fired next week, the new girl is in, and everthing's slowly falling into place. It's been hilarious bitching with my colleagues at work!

How is it possible that before I even switch on my computer, I've got so much to write, but when I do enter my blog, it all just *poofs* and gone? Geez, I'm beginning to piss myself off. *sigh*

I'll go think about it now.

posted by nori_b @ 2:49 PM 0 comments

Mission Bitchpossible

Carried out my evil plan on the *thing* called Nora today. Had to wake up early to carry out my mission, but it well worth it. With my code name "Liz", an American accent and dressed to the nines, it totally cracked up my partner-in-crime Charlene up. The stupid minah was so unsuspecting. Managed to piss her off, and the best part is, I'm the customer, so she can't complain! Hahahha....

Walked around Holland Village (after so many years), and got some great bargains. All thanks to Charlene who totally didn't help at all coz she encouraged me more, I got myself : A pair of earrings, an embroidered Kipling 2nd hand bag (which looks very new) and an embroidered fancy wallet in red Thai silk. And of course, I'm sooo going back to that Second-hand shop. They've got the grooviest garbs and stuff- at a *very* affordable price too!
I totally love Holland V!

Gossip:
Back at Hereen, there is this Turkish guy who has a cart in front of Mache's selling colourful handpainted plates..and he *really* looks like Ralph Fiennes! REALLY!!...*drool*...

posted by nori_b @ 1:33 PM 0 comments

"Me thinks this heart..."
by Emily Jane Brontë

Me thinks this heart should rest awhile
So stilly round the evening falls
The veiled sun sheds no parting smile
Nor mirth nor music wakes my Halls

I have sat lonely all the day
Watching the drizzly mist descend
And first conceal the hills in grey
And then along the valleys wend

And I have sat and watched the trees
And the sad flowers how drear they blow
Those flowers were formed to feel the breeze
Wave their light leaves in summer's glow

Yet their lives passed in gloomy woe
And hopeless comes its dark decline
And I lament because I know
That cold departure pictures mine

posted by nori_b @ 4:42 PM 0 comments

Out With The Andrew, In With The New..(?)

Ok, I'm over Andrew. He shaved, and now he looks like any ordinary guy, and so, I shall just drop him. This may sound somewhat brutal, but hey, I don't even know him in the first place!

Very, very tired today. Tomorrow's another long day...but I was glad that Bernard dropped by just now to return my precious ancient edition of Graphis(No, you can't keep it, Bern!). Did some catching up, and am feeling very sad as it's most probably the last time I'd see him before I go in September. He's flying off to be a guidence counsellor in a children's camp in Mississippi, and by the time he gets back, I'd probably be gone. And he's flying off pretty soon, in two weeks, in fact! *frown*
Sigh. One by one, my friends disappear. I do try to make time for them, but seems that they're always too busy for me.
Well, you can't please everyone, I guess.

posted by nori_b @ 4:29 PM 0 comments

Just had to share this. From one of my favourite poets.
And just so true. Have a read:

Alone
Maya Angelou

Lying, thinking
Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don't believe I'm wrong
That nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

There are some millionaires
With money they can't use
Their wives run round like banshees
Their children sing the blues
They've got expensive doctors
To cure their hearts of stone.
But nobody
No, nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Now if you listen closely
I'll tell you what I know
Storm clouds are gathering
The wind is gonna blow
The race of man is suffering
And I can hear the moan,
'Cause nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

posted by nori_b @ 4:58 PM 0 comments

Cut The Crap!

This has been the most tiring day ever! There's so much going on at work, and the pressure's really building up due to the sales that started today.
I wasn't even supposed to be at work today, but well, I needed the cash anyway, and I had to step in due to the lack of manpower at the shop. This is all *thanks*( I'm being sarcastic) to the stupid *THING* called Nora(It has a name?!) who decidedly to take medical leave at such a bad time. We all hate her. I mean *ALL*. And well, I'm not saying that it's just me...she got personal *shrug*. And she messed with the wrong girl...We'll see who's the bigger bitch. Devised this evil plan (heheh) to make her life living hell before she gets fired (which is soon), and my colleague Charlene totally supports. WooHoo!
Down with the Bitch!!! *grin*

Took the 174 home, and what an end to a horrid day! Sat beside this malay lady who seems to be sitting sideways on the two-seater, and man, she was leisurely taking up one-and-a-half of the space. I was literally perching on the side of the aisle seat, because the stupid b*tch with the GARGANTUAN ass refused to give way! Was telling my friends that she'd burn in hell for sure....!

Sigh. A few last sms-es before I sleep. And it's Thursday, so I can't sleep without my weekly dose of the "Kumars At No 42".
Well, at least a few good laughs before I hit the sack. (:

posted by nori_b @ 4:53 PM 0 comments