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I have no idea why I'm doing this now and not earlier (before Christmas) or later (nearer to my birthday). Whatever. Bookmark this page, wilya?


Post-Christmas / Pre-Birthday Wishlist: (in order of importance)

1. Digital camera - that Canon Ixus something (in red)

2. Apple Ipod Nano

3. Wallet - I like the longish kind (preferably one that's classy)

4. Military jacket, or any cropped jacket - no fancy colours or wild prints (one that's really really versatile.. oh yah, and must be fitting.. get the smallest size pls, usually a size 6)

5. More shrugs! (from Topshop, size 6)

6. One pair of stylish silver earrings (small hoop kind, a pair that I can wear to work almost everyday if I want to.. if you want to add in diamonds, by all means haha)

7. Bag - bags for work, for going out, anything

8. Gift vouchers (from Mango, Topshop or Warehouse)

9. More long necklaces! (from Topshop, Warehouse or Forever 21)

10. More underwear (from Topshop, size 6)



Oh! and yes, Merry Christmas to all! =)

I can't believe Christmas is going to be here in a flash.

This year's horrid. Walking down Orchard Road tonight with its many splendid lights and some random photo-taking still did not manage to give me that shot of upcoming Christmas delight and anticipation.

Whatever is the matter?

Maybe I'm just numb to all. What's Christmas? Just another pretty holiday in a man-made calendar year where some people go to a sit-down party and sing slow songs that touch your heart the first few times you hear it, and then wham-bam thank you m'am, that was fun, see you next year.

I know something's wrong with me.

I haven't even the slightest clue what Christmas gifts to buy my friends this year.

Usually, buying Christmas gifts gets me brimming with excitement. It's even better than receiving gifts 'cos you'll never buy the "wrong" gift for someone, but you're always susceptible to receiving the "wrong" gifts from people.

But no, not this year. I'm seriously not excited about anything this Christmas.

This year, Christmas is here too soon, too fast. Slow down a bit and take another year, pls.

By the way, in case you missed this, I'm safely back home from Vietnam. And yes, I did survive it.

Day 2 of Hanoi trip over.

It's 11:49pm here in my hostel and I've just showered, getting ready for bed.

I'm not used to not having my own PC, my own internet access, my own music playing in the background, my own toilet.

But still, it's been a pretty awesome experience so far.

Today was a real eye-opener because the entire city was alive.

The people of Hanoi are celebrating Vietnam's win in the SEA Games.

Can you imagine an entire city ablaze with motorcycles and their headlights in the dark, as they circle the city streets?

Have you ever seen something close to a riot, matching the sheer number of people on the streets united as one, waving their red national flags and carrying banners on their backs as they race on their bikes?

Today, my friends and I did.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

It was a revolution without the violence.

A celebration of triumph.

How can you ever beat that?

Not here, of course.

Blog addict at work!

I'm blogging from our airport's T1 free internet access area!

I love our Changi Airport!!!!!!

Now, I know why we've always been FIRST! YEAY! =)

Bye, folks, I'm off to Hanoi!

Promise to blog once I'm there! Muarks!