Rants
I have to rant. Today was such a bad day. Not just a bad day. A bad day filled with all my pet peeves. It's as if though everything was arranged for the worst things to happen at the same time.
1.
Denture Making - I cannot begin to express what two simple words mean. I spent my day sitting in the lab trying to set plastic teeth in wax in exactly the right angles and inclinations. Doesn't help that there are two demonstrators who were looking after us who had conflicting ideas
Demonstrator 1: Look at your occlusal plane. Can you see that your anterior teeth are a little too low? Raise them.
Me: Okay.
*half an hour later with the modifications*
Me: So, how is this?
Demonstrator 2: Look at your contact points. Your anterior teeth is
too high. Lower them!!
Me: But I was just told to raise them!
Demonstrator 2: How are you going to establish contact points with anterior teeth that high?
Me: *mumble* Okay...
*another half an hour later*
Demonstrator 1: Anterior teeth too low! Raise them!
I cracked. In total I raised and lowered my stupid lower anterior teeth 5 times. 5 hours later I finally finished and went to KFC for comfort.
2.
Lousy Internet Connection - When my internet is up and running smoothly I never give thanks for that. I think that is why it goes on strike once in a while to give me a taste on what life is without internet that runs the way it should run. My MSN has been disconnecting every 5 minutes and webpages are refusing to load. Seething...
3.
Late Notices - I received a SMS in the middle of the night telling me that I had to go to church for worship practice today. I'm fine with going, it's just that having earlier notice would really be a big help - especially when I have already promised my friend that I would go to her birthday party which purposely planned on a day that I
could go. Not to mention that another friend of mine was going to do her maiden song-leading in Dental Christian Fellowship and I was supposed to go and support her as well.
4.
Missing A Sale - Myers had a one day sale that surprise surprise, I could not go because I didn't have time. This might be a positive thing because by not going I'm saving money but as far as I'm concerned, this is lost opportunity.
5.
Meeting an Ex - Fine. Not an ex. But with all the same emotions when you meet someone you don't want to meet again. I particularly hate it when I feel that I'm not my best that day and they are obviously at their peak of fabulousness. But that's life isn't it? If your day is bad, it's
very bad. All I could think of during the encounter was
a) Your girlfriend is carrying a fake LV bag.
b) This is a really shit day.
Thank you for listening.
Numero Uno
Sometimes I feel like an outsider.
Some may say that I brought it on myself - investing my time the wrong way with the wrong people at the wrong place at the wrong time. Sometimes I think maybe it is my own fault - a defect in my personality somewhere.
I think the reason why many people would love to have a relationship with someone is because then you can be No.1 to the person - and that person can be your No.1. And this isn't really just about romantic relationships - even friendships. Having a
best friend means you're the most important friend in their life, the way they are your most important friend. The person you're going to depend on when the rest of the world has abandoned you and when you
really need someone to be there. Not just some superficial acquaintanceship (is that even a word?) where when the going gets tough, you're left alone - hollow and cold.
Tired of being No. 2.
Blueberry Burberry
My friend came back from New York last weekend and gave me this.
This marks the end of my 2 year wait for a piece of cloth. Although I insist that it’s not
just a piece of cloth. This is going to keep me warm for the rest of the year – not in a boring way, but in a check-y, cashmere-y Burberry-ish warmth.
Happiness.
If...
If is such a sad depressing word. If only I had....
I wish I had...
Why didn't I....
If I could turn back time...
One week earlier....one week later...
One milisecond later.
Fate.
Procrastination
"Procrastination is the thief of time" is probably the most under-rated proverb I have ever come across - because it's true. Everytime I procrastinate I just create a bigger problem to deal with in the future because I refuse to do it now.
"A stitch in time saves nine".
Another excellent proverb I should make as my new mantra.
48 hours to Pharmacology. Argh!!
Evelyn Is Enormous
I haven't been doing my laundry and therefore as my clothes deplete, I have to delve deeper into my cupboard to look for suitable clothes. After digging around and trying on a few things that I used to wear a couple of years ago, I realise:
1. If I thought I was obese at 19, I was not.
Now I'm obese.
2. Size 6 is probably not my size anymore.
3. I need to stop eating.
Depressed.
Bored
Lately I've been craving for excitement. Anything to break the boring 8am-5pm of Dentistry drilling, filling, scaling and waxing. Anything to get out of the constant stream of revisions and tests and presentations. In short, I am
bored.
On one hand, end of semester exams are only 6 weeks away and if I know what's good for me, I would not be
welcoming distractions but rather, shy away from it. But I have to admit - I need something new.
P/S: I want
nice excitement... like random box of Koko Black on my doorstep. Not
bad excitement like breaking my neck.
Withdrawal Symptoms 2
I thought yesterday was bad when I had a scratchy sore throat. That was until I woke up this morning with a blocked nose and a severe hacking cough coupled with a pounding headache.
My dad has concluded that its probably a viral infection - in which case nothing is going to help me except the usual homely remedies like lemon and honey and just general rest. I'm really annoyed because my test is coming up and this illness is just giving me extra excuses to not study.
On another note, my housemate was my guardian angel of the day by making me century egg porridge (yum yum) and herbal tea to soothe my throat. My only silver lining in the cloud is that at least I'll lose weight.
Back to Pharmacology.
Withdrawal Symptoms
Thanks to pigging out on my baking as well as about 3 big packets of chips a week, it was inevitable that I was going to gain weight. Which was why I have decided to cut out junk food out of my life for the next couple of weeks. Also, I'm broke so I guess not spending the few dollars here and there on stuff that would get me fat anyway would help with my crisis situation.
I quit junk on Friday and have been trying to be healthy since. Today, I woke up with a really bad sore throat. Now, why is that?
Easter Holidays
I made a checklist of things I wanted to do during the holidays.
1.
Buy Sunglasses - Check. Got my Dolce & Gabbana's after all. I was fated to own it. Which leads to...
2.
Dye Hair Black - Check. Still getting used to having black hair again. The last time I had black hair, I was still in secondary school in Batu Pahat where we weren't even allowed to wear earrings. Oh well, at least it matches my sunnies. :D
3.
Finish Making Dentures - Going to wake up bright and early tomorrow and go to the removable prosthetics lab to do it. Hopefully the demonstrators will be so impressed with my dedication that they will help me set the teeth. In. My. Dreams.
4.
Stop Eating Junk - This has become easier to achieve ever since I severely overspent. Totally over my budget now - have to tighten my belt in
all ways.
5.
Study - Mid-sem coming up and I have this sneaking suspicion that if I actually start studying early for my end of semester exams it would be a good thing for me in the long run.
6.
Projects - Something about skeletal development and cephalometrics. *moan* Why didn't study to become a professional shopper instead?
Looks like the only things I've done are unrelated to study. Must persevere!
Awww....
My friend started me on this new web comic that I've been reading for the past few days and I have to say that although it is nice, I still prefer Questionable Content. However, this particular strip is one of the sweetest comic strips I have ever read in my life to date. From a crazy gamer, I think one cannot expect more. I've added this comic to my link list.
*sigh*
Bags
1.
Louis Vuitton L' Ingenieux PM - My favourite one is actually white in color but I couldn't find a picture of it. However, the red one is lovely too. Too bad I don't have USD2750 to spend on a piece of goatskin.
2.
Luella Stevie Striped Handbag - This bag has been copied by so many other brands that it has lost its charm. However, I feel that the stripes and the anchor charm redeems it somewhat. Very pretty.
3.
Burberry Blue Checked Tote - I have a love hate relationship with this bag. When I first saw it I loved it. Then I hated it. Then now I can't make up my mind.
4.
Fendi Spy - Love the color. I want it!
Stopping at four. Strangely I can't find others that really strike my fancy. Also just realised that they are
all totes... and the bags I have are also totes. Better start thinking about diversifying.
Good Friday
This is the first Friday in 10 weeks that I have a break and actually have money to spend. Only the shops are not open.
Why???
Unrealistic Expectations
I went horse-riding last weekend and rode a brown horse called Mars, presumably because Mars Bars are brown. At least that's my interpretation of its name. Anyway, if I had my way, I would have wanted to ride a white horse.
So I came back and told my cousin that I wanted to own a white horse some day - which of course is a highly unrealistic desire. She came up with something even better.
'Why not say you want a unicorn? Since you want a sabre toothed tiger as well, my as well get a unicorn to match it!'
Alright...I'll shut up now.
Lost
If I have everything, why do I still feel that there's a void?
Depressed.
Clue 2
If a girl really likes you, she is never busy.
Never. Only in extreme circumstances will she say that she can't make it - and even then she will offer an alternative date.
Get the drift.
The Pot And The Kettle
There's this person who never fails to insinuate that my love for designer items is an insult to my religion and is a sign of my extreme shallowness and materialisticness. It used to really annoy me but after a while I decided to just ignore him. After all, it's not his money and it's
my life. I feel that someone who barely knows me has no right to judge me on such trivial matters.
However, I would like to point out that although it is true that I have my human failings, at least I freely admit it. In his case, while he himself refrains from indulging in such luxuries, guess who is lusting after luxury items too? His own girlfriend. Perhaps he chooses to tell me off so that I do not negatively influence his girlfriend - I do not know. Whatever the case, I find what he says extremely insulting and extremely uncalled for.
So maybe I feel that he should tell his own girlfriend off first instead of telling me what to do with my life.
Evelyn's Favourite Sweets
1.
Koko Black Chocolate - only specific pieces though. Realised that there are a few that I actually hate. Must change dream from a bottomless Koko Black Chocolate box to a bottomless box of my
favourite pieces of Koko Black.
2.
Lindt Lindor - I like the ones that come in a box of 18 squares... they're so addictive finishing off a box is no sweat. Mm....
3.
Chocolate Mud Cake - Specifically the one from Greco's. Although the one in Trevi isn't all that bad either.
4.
Nutella - So good you can even eat it on its own.
5.
Blueberry Muffins - So hard to find a good one though. My favourite blueberry muffins used to come from Baretto but sadly they changed the recipe and it's not as good anymore. :( Sad sad sad...
6.
Pancakes - The best stack of pancakes I have ever eaten was somewhere on Chapel St. Sadly the next time I went back I couldn't find the restaurant that served it again! I wonder if I hallucinated eating such a scrumptious snack.
7.
Almond Crossaints - Right up there with hazelnuts, almonds have always been in my good books.
8.
Honeycomb Gelati - Yum yum yum...
9.
Peanut M&M's - These are so deadly I don't even dare to eat them anymore.
10.
Apple Crumble - Something I go for when I get sick of chocolate.
I find it ironic that I am a future dentist.
Bargain
When I was young my parents used to motivate me to study by promising rewards if I did well. Now that I'm older that has ceased of course, but that has also led me to be more complacent about my studies.
Which is why now I think I am going to reward myself instead of waiting for my parents to do it. I'm lusting after a Burberry scarf now that the weather is getting colder. I know I won't rest until I get it. Which is why I'm making this promise to myself:
If I get H1 for both my mid-semester tests coming up, I will buy it for myself.
Better start studying.
Pink or blue? Pink or blue? Sigh... can't decide.
Elsternwick
How far would a girl go to forget her removable prosthetics sorrows? All the way to Elsternwick.
After my clinic session this morning I was so frustrated I knew I just had to let it out. That was when my trusty dentistry friend told me that there was a sale in the Cactus Jam outlet in Elsternwick. Let me tell all of you now that I never go anywhere further than Toorak. But I decided that Cactus Jam was worth my effort. Plus, I needed therapy!! So we took a train out to Elsternwick. When we arrived it promptly decided to rain.
.....
Anyway, we persevered and managed to get to the store finally through the wind and cold and rain and spent 2 hours there just trying on clothes, more clothes and more clothes. Managed to get two pairs of jeans and a top. That effectively means that I have a few more jeans that I need and a couple more tops than necessary. But who cares? They were from Sass & Bide and Habitual! How was I supposed to resist?
Came home, decided to weigh myself after weeks of avoiding the scale. That was when I realised that I
lost weight. Looks like today isn't a bad day after all.
The Long Line
Nothing annoys me more in the undergraduate clinic than someone jumping the queue to talk to the demonstrator.
Seriously, there's like 6 of us sharing
one demonstrator, and each 'consultation' lasts between 5-15 minutes. If two people jump the queue, we end up waiting around doing nothing for about half an hour while the patient sits in the chair getting increasingly irritable and choose to blame the only person they can think of blaming -
us.
It doesn't help that some of the other groups even try to steal the demonstrator allocated to our group. Seriously, just join the queue. Everybody has to wait!!
I'm going shopping.
Clue 1
My guy friend complains that girls do not show enough signs that they are interested in a guy, leaving them to do guesswork. In my personal opinion, girls are meant to not show
too much of what they're feeling.
I think one of the dead giveaways when a girl likes a guy is when someone asks her what she thinks of him.
Friend: So, what do you think of Jared as boyfriend material?
Girl: Jared? Well, he's
alright. *
supressed smile*
If a girl
says she thinks the guy is alright, secretly he is
more than alright. It's that simple. Or else she'll come up with a list of things that is wrong about the guy. It's amazing how many guys see the word 'alright' as a negative sign.
There.
Sunglasses and Tresses
So I went to have a look at sunglasses a few days ago and saw this white Dolce & Gabbana pair that I really liked. I tried it on and concluded that it didn't look that good on me,
but if my hair was
black it would be perfect.
Because of that, I'm seriously rethinking my hair. My dark roots are already showing...so in a sense it is time for a change. BUT I've already promised myself that I would only buy one pair of sunglasses per semester. Sigh. The dilemma.
Should I dye my hair black to match that pair of sunglasses? I think I'm insane.
Grating
So I decided to bake a lemon coconut cake today because I want to eat something nice and sweetish and sourish before I go to bed. Also because I owe a few people a couple of favours.
One of the ingredients was grated lemon rind.
For the second time in my life, I grated not only lemon rind into the cake, but also managed to half-slice a piece of skin off my thumb.
Baking is dangerous.
Tinker Goes Skating
One of my favourite childhood books involves a little kitten named Tinker who wants to go skating. That's why many of my email addresses have the word Tinker. It's not from Tinkerbelle the fairy, which is what many people assume. It's from Tinker the kitten that wants to skate.
I was telling my cousin about it and was bemoaning the fact that I couldn't remember the title of the book and therefore couldn't go out and buy another copy because I'd already lost mine. In the end, I tried to Google it and I
found the book without knowing the title. It's already out of print. Which means I could only do one thing.
I went to eBay, found a copy of it and bought it.
Can't wait for it to come.
