The Glare-NO-Stomp

There are plenty of monkeys around the area I live. 

At certain times of the day, they'd crowd around the pathway

and I'd walk past them as if they're fellow pedestrians.

(See, I don't discriminate.)

I was enjoying a refreshing honey aloe vera with pearls

when a monkey approached me with glaring eyes, 

gritting it's teeth and blocking my path,

hoping I'd throw him my drink like all the others would.

A monkey munching on a piece of someone's bread.

To assist with storytelling, let's name the monkey Mr. Colgate.

(he looked like he had pretty clean teeth)

So I glared back at Mr. Colgate, gritted my teeth and shouted, "NO!"

But Mr. Colgate wouldn't budge...until I stomped my foot.

Path cleared so I walked on, only to find Mr. Colgate stalking me,

still with gritted teeth and wide glaring eyes.

I had to stand strong. I paid for my drink, I deserve it.
No way was I going to give it to a wild monkey.

Once again, I glared at Mr. Colgate, yelled "NO"
and stomped my foot like a maniac.

I had to repeat this routine a number of times enough to embarrass myself
before Mr. Colgate would leave me alone.

Alright, not much of a story.

Just wanted to brag about my courage of a lion. Heh.

Let the Rain Fall

I love the rain.

I love the smell of rain before it comes,

the unmistakable sign of a lovely pour.

I love how everything looks glossy;

the buildings come to life, the trees look happy,

little splashes on the roads form pretty puddles,

raindrops on windows, ripples on roofs,

every drop reflecting the scenery around.

I love looking at raindrops on my window

and be fascinated by all the little shapes it could make.

One time, I saw a raindrop the shape of a kiwi!

How cute is that?! Haha, okay I kid.

But I did spot little mouses and zebras etc.

I reckon you'd see some too, with a little imagination.

Then there are those silver lines highlighting the sky from time to time.

Of course it won't seem so pretty anymore if it strikes you.

You're just going to have to avoid that.

Only thing I don't fancy is the rumbling thunder

and wet shoes when I have to walk out.

Worse, wet socks! Absolutely disgusting.

But apart from that, the rain is most breathtaking.

[Note: Images from google. I would take my own pictures, but I'm too busy enjoying the rain.]

The Scramble Addiction

Me: Eh download Scramble and play with me!

Japhia: That is the nerdiest thing you've ever said to me.

Me: Eh play Scramble!

Payleng: Why do you play all these nerd games?

* * *

It's insane how addicted almost the whole family is to Scramble now.

When my uncle and aunt came to Ipoh,

I'd wake up and go downstairs to the sound of Scramble.

Dad, uncle and aunt furiously swiping tiles on their iPhones, mom on the iPad.

Scramble is a cross between the traditional Scrabble and Boggle.

Imagine playing Boggle with Scrabble tiles!

OH THE FUN!

(Okay, that did come across as nerdy. :/ )

Red tile for double word and blue for double letter.

Scramble goes by a 'token' system.

Every 20 minutes, you get one token;

every 10 minutes, if you pay for the app.

(Of course, you can buy tokens too.)

Every game you play uses one token.

Every extra power-up uses another.

So if you run out of tokens, you have to wait right?

Addiction leveled up when a few people in the family (I won't specify) bought the app 

then taken to a whole new level when someone

changed the time of iPhone to hours forward for tokens.

Tsk tsk tsk.
Proud to say I'm guilty of neither. Haha.

3 games waiting for me. Ta!

Of Cronies and Cravings

I'm finally back in Ipoh, after spending 4 days in KL

staying with the Kongs.

I managed to meet up with old friends:

Gwyneth and I  at Ben's, KLCC

Pay Leng and I at Ben's, KLCC

(Note: The desserts at Ben's, KLCC were lousy to the core.)


Went walking in the park at KLCC with the two
and felt like a complete tourist
IN MY OWN COUNTRY.
Haha.

John, Japh, Andrea and I at New Zealand Natural

Did some window shopping because there wasn't much worth buying.
Mostly because I'm pretty broke at the moment. Lol.

 At ToysRUs.
(I actually used to cut her hair. :/ )

At Pull and Bear. 


 I also managed to satisfy my craving for Paddington House of Pancakes.

Japh and I at Paddington.

Japh, Drea and I.

Apologies for the lack of pictures of scrumptious pancakes.
I dug in the moment my pancakes came.
Topped with vanilla ice-cream, bananas, cinnamon, butterscotch
and maple syrup on the side, it was gooooooooood.


I also tried the mochi from Mochi Sweets.

One of the best mochis I've ever tasted!
It's sort of frozen when purchased, which is cruel of them.

Tempting us with all the colours, smooth cold skin and oozing cream, then when you buy some
they tell you that you have to wait 30 minutes for it to defrost before consumption.

When the guy told me that, I was like...
HOW DARE YOUUUUU?
Cruel cruel cruel.

Nonetheless, they were worth the wait.
And Andrea tells me that delayed gratification is the best.
Ah well.

Ennui Easer

I was struck with extreme boredom once my holidays began.

I need to busy myself with things.

Before my exams, I dreamt of today and planned all the million and one things I could do.

Now, not even a thing comes to mind
apart from unproductive web surfing

and lying in bed all day staring at the ceiling
and watching old movies over and over again

and snacking nonstop.

I need a list so I can cross things off

and create a sense of achievement. HAHA.

What a loser.

 Alright, the list!

1. Read books.

Make it....5 at least. Novels, dictionary or whatever floats my boat.

2. Get Qwerty McDerpington working.

That would be my dear typewriter.

3. Spend time with family and old friends.

Trip to Malaysia!

4. Explore my arts and craft mojo.

Works will be published on www.inspiritedsoul.blogspot.com.

5. Blog more often.

Perhaps once a week or more.

6. Shake that lazy leg and start writing.

Blogging doesn't count.

7. Learn French.
Dropped classes so gotta pick it up on my own.


Alright, that's it for now.
We shall see how I fare.



Currently in Malaysia.

Toodles.

Caved In To Musicals

At the moment, I am watching Les Miserables on blu ray for the 5th time.

(partly because my 6 weeks of holiday just started and I'm freeeee,

but mostly because it's just so freaking awesome)

I am so hooked to it I swear.

I can't believe I'm discovering the wonder of musicals only now.

I must have been living in a cave

that's in a cave...under a rock,

buried in the ground of ignorance

and musical-less bliss.

New goal in life: To watch as many musicals as I can (preferably live).

The first time I watched a real live musical was this year when I watched Wicked.

It was enchanting!

I especially love that it's a backstory to Wizard of Oz.

I adore backstories.

Funny though, I didn't know a thing about Wizard of Oz when I watched Wicked

so I got Jeremy to tell me bits here and there.

Of course I've read it by now and couldn't help but root for the 'wicked' witches.

I think I have a thing for characters who look like they're villains but really aren't...

LIKE SEVERUS SNAPE.

Love him to bits!

Vain Words and Valentine's

There are many things you say as a child about the future

but end up falling through.

"I'll let my kids have ice-cream for breakfast."
"I will be a millionaire by the time I'm 30."
"I don't want to get married when I grow up."
"I hate people of the opposite sex."

For example, I knew of a little girl

who was so afraid of the idea of menstruation

that she decided she'd tape her vagina

so it would never leak out.

(Of course she didn't, but she did say that.)
Note: Apologies if you find this bit of sharing vulgar.

Then you have people like me,
who decided that Valentine's day was too icky for her.

I vowed that if I ever found someone,
I would NEVER celebrate Valentine's day.
NEVER.
No to the oh-so-cheesy day.

Then years pass, things change
and before I know it
I'm looking forward to Valentine's day.
(Though I have a test tomorrow. Yay me. :/ )
I can't believe I'm such a typical girl.

You can imagine how disappointed I am in myself,
conforming to the world. 

Anyhow,
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. 
Much love to family, friends and faithful blog readers.