I am qualified to do Botox on people. (It makes sense - dentist - needles) FYI, my first patient was male!
Botox paralyses the muscles which give you wrinkles - forehead, frown line and lines around the eyes.
Anyway, it is no secret that I get Botox-ed. Hey, if I am going to sell it, then I should have it done.
The annoying thing is - once you start this Botox business, you have to maintain it.
I got a dose of Botox before I left the UK in July and less than 6 months later, this has now worn off completely!
I hate seeing those lines when I smile...ARGH!!!
No anti-ageing lotions or potions produce the same effect - I know because I splurge out on all these magic potions and none of them work!
Yesterday, two of my Aussies friends commented that I don't look like my "usual glam self" - it's only because the Botox has worn off and I have that wrinkly raisin forehead. My forehead is alive once again!!!
OH NOOOooooooo!!!!
But it's okay...my boyfriend still thinks I am attractive...oh wait, did I just spill the beans?
And then...there's this guy, right......well, he did one of the nicest things ever....I told my mum via Skype and she said it was sweet too...
A bunch of us wandered into this magazine store and I immediately glued my eyeballs to Heat, a celebrity gossip magazine. No prizes for guessing what one of my secret addictions is!! But anyway, he bought me a subscription to an Aussie celebrity gossip magazine. Woohoo!!
The End of Diary entry, xoxo.
Let's analyse this on my blog :-
He got a "plus" for the surprise magazine subscription
The "minus" is that he doesn't live in Sydney...
He lives in Melbourne.
He is also Guy D in the blog post entitled Chivalry.
D stands for Dorky...
From now on, I shall call him Mr Dorky in my blog...oh yes, I think there may be a few blog posts about him because on the same day I received my first magazine through the post, he also sent me something else...
Having a brief flick through my recent posts and realise that I have been sprouting on about guys, dating, lovelife stuff - this is too Bridget Jones for my liking!
I may be boring you with too much talk about guys and whatnot...(but between you and me, I find it extremely entertaining...but I will save it for another day)
Instead, let me reveal a world exclusive - so exclusive that my mum doesn't even know nor any of my Sydney friends nor did I reveal anything on facebook...(so proud of myself for keeping it a secret - LOL)
I left UK for several reasons - one of them is to travel...
So, I'm happy and excited to reveal that I have tickets to leave Sydney in less than a week...woohoo!!
No more travel buddys...I am flying solo!!
I am due to start work in Sydney from December through to the end of January, so I thought I deserved a mini break before works starts!! I spoil myself too much don't I?
Don't get me wrong...I love Sydney...but I am also excited about leaving next week...
Where am I going? Well...hopefully I will have some interesting stories to tell when I return...
Hold on, I mean Sexytooth's definition of "open relationships"...not the, "I am free to date / sleep with anyone I want" open relationship...but the relationship where it is not secret or hidden love...
I have met guys who want a relationship with me, but they are not prepared to share this with the world. These are the ones who when asked about who they fancy, they will not answer directly. "Who do you fancy?" "No-one / your mum (as a joke) / some celebrity" I used to tolerate some of these guys, but now all I have to say to them is "GET LOST!" because basically, they aren't real men! They are too scared / ashamed to tell people.
There are also those couples who don't answer directly when asked if they are dating or not. What is the deal with that?? It's simple - Yes we are or No we're not or We're considering it... Instead, they have that stupid smug look - "We know, but we're not gonna tell you" - well, to them, I say "GROW UP!"
Of course, there may be factors like their parents may disapprove of their relationship. Well, to that I say, if the guy is a real man, he would grow some balls and tell her parents how it is and where they stand. "I love her so we're gonna date" or something along those lines.
These are all simply MY opinions, so please don't get offended.
I will admit that I have been there myself - I harboured a secret relationship because he was too scared to tell / Maybe I am or maybe I'm not dating him / My parents might not like you, so don't tell them yet....
Screw all that! If I enter a relationship, it should be a happy time - so happy that you tell the whole world and be open and honest about it.
Okay, everyone who reads my blogs knows I declare all my relationships on blogs and even when they fail, I still declare it.
Anyway, so there's no relationship declaration in this post.
But this Sexytooth-boyfriend-wannabe has told his friends about me!! Yes, he has!! And I feel the pressure already!!! It's like, I am dying to tell my friends...but they're all so far away and rarely reply my messages...and so I will have to tell my blog readers...
I haven't got anything to tell except I think this guy must really like me as he has been telling his friends about me already. He doesn't even live in Sydney!!! I don't do long-distance relationships...What to do???
Watch this space...(the guy in question is also the guy in the Dear Diary post who did the sweetest thing...gosh, so many guys here...can anyone keep up? Cos I'm getting lost!! LOL)
May I also add that I did not intend to start a relationship in Oz because I have no idea how long I am staying here....but I think it's my Scottish accent which is attracting these guys!!!
Usually, I agree with the saying - "There are 2 sides to every story."
But in some situations, I personally believe it does NOT apply.
Example 1 - A murderer kills an innocent person. THAT IS WRONG! Definitely NO two sides.
Example 2 - A paedophile abuses a young child. THAT IS WRONG! Definitely NO two sides.
What I am about to reveal next comes from deep within my heart.
I was a victim.
And I let it eat me away for a while. I let it destroy me slowly...
One of my guy friends tried to sexually violate me. It wasn't like pinching my ass or trying to kiss me...it was worse than that...it was disgusting behaviour...no, I wasn't raped, but I dread to think what would have happened if I was too scared to fight back...but let's not go into details...sometimes, I still get the nightmares and relive the horror....
Anyway, if you know me well, you will know that I let people walk all over me. So I let this "thing" lie...and nothing was done about it...The apology was half-hearted, followed by the words, "GET A GRIP!"
I didn't really understand...I fought back the tears...I thought I was strong and could fight it alone...I let my heart harden...and I would constantly tell myself "I hate guys!"...
No, actually, I don't hate guys! It's just that I really, really, really dislike that guy! That guy swarms around fooling people about what a nice guy he is...but I know differently...
The stupid thing is - we remained friends for a while!! Until one night, I woke up after another nightmare and I prayed to God for a solution.
And like always, He answers my prayers because the next day, this guy confronted me, via text message. Without going into too much detail (as I am not trying to out him), he said I disrespect friendships!!
WTF? DISRESPECT???? I respect all my true friends dearly!!
What did I do? I wrote a long email expressing my hurt feelings about how he tried to molest me, etc. And I even ended it with an offer of friendship...YES I STUPIDLY DID!! What was I thinking? And I still gave him his birthday present! HAHAHAHA!!!! I am stupid!
Thank God, he had the decency to refuse the offer of friendship.
Even though, he was out of my life, I could still see the damage he has caused in my life.
I feel like I have hated guys since foreverrrrrrrrrrrr - especially after Abusive Exboyfriend and then Commitment-phobic Exfiance and then Mr Use & Abuse, and Mr Sexual Harrassment, etc - and then him - Mr Molester!
SICK!
For a while, I have had such low self-esteem...I think I don't deserve to be loved...I think all men are sh*t-heads...I think all guys are after ONE thing (usually, they are though)...I started piling on the makeup to get confident...etc...etc...
But I have recently made some amazing friends who accept me as I am...who do not think I am annoying or whiny....who think I am funny...who want to know more about me...who do not tell me to shut up when I am doing my crazy rambling thing...
And one more thing...I shared about Mr Molester tonight and my friend prayed for me and I feel like I have been set free.
No, I did NOT deserve it. Yes, I am a victim.
And it is my story...my side of the story...but then what would be his side - "She was asking for it???"
Sorry, but I have never ever ever ever encouraged this guy. Anyway, let's not play the guessing game of who is Mr Molester... (I refuse to even acknowledge him in my pieces of writing from now on...I will not let it affect my life!)
Instead, let's play the guessing game of who I really want to write about...oh, it's late...will have to save that for another day....
Dear Mr Molester, If you're reading this, stop reading my blogs please - let me live my life in peace - thanks!
Dear Readers, If something happens to me, e.g. mysteriously die under mysterious circumstances, then Mr Molester did it!!! If I don't blog again by the end of this week, it means I am lying dead in Sydney somewhere - please tell my mum I love her - thanks!
Being Asian, there's a natural instinct for me to stick with my own kind.
Although I'm in Australia - the land of blonde hair blue-eyed surfer dudes - I still hang with the Asian guys.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but there are 2 types of Asian males :-
1. "Cool" Asian guys - I say quotation marks cool because I personally do NOT think they are cool 2. "Uncool" Asian guys - I say quotation marks uncool because I personally do NOT think they are uncool
I'm gonna break them down further...work with me here...
Cool Asian guy - Hair will be dyed / highlighted and very textured with gel and in the style of Japanese / Korean / Taiwanese boyband celeb style - Drives some flashy sports car which they like to rev up LOUDLY and pump music and may have Japanese / Chinese characters on the car - Wears flashy designer clothes - Has the lastest mobile phone - May have a diamond earring on one ear (if both ears, may be gay...ahem...) - Usually has a girlfriend who doesn't feel the cold and wears minimal clothing at all times and carries a designer handbag
Uncool Asian guy - Thick black-rimmed glasses and does not know how to dress - Looks like they may have been bullied at school and didn't have a girlfriend at school - Gives the impression that they may have brains - There are 3 types here :-
1. The Geek - up to date with the latest technology and loves computer gaming 2. The Nerd - find them in the library salivating over books 3. The Dork - speaks in a squeaky un-manly voice and comes out with dork-tastic sayings
And of course, some Asian guys don't fall into any of these categories because basically, they are Non-Asian guys wannabes wishing they were Westerners...this is outwith my understanding as I don't hang around them. As a general rule of thumb, I think these are the guys who are the sole Asian guy amongst non-Asian guys. Shortest out of the pack, will try and out-cuss them, will have the beaming red face in the Pub, but will continue drinking to compete with his Western brethen and fails miserably in getting girls at nightclubs, while his other Western bro's score.
In conclusion : I have guy(s) in my brain - argh!! shoot me now!!!! Which category suits me the best? Guess guess...
Today I found out that a bunch of Aussie friends had been talking about me. They said that I looked young for my age. Compliment good!!
And then, even better - this guy friend stepped in and said that they shouldn't be talking about me and my age. How sweet is he??
This guy friend is such a gentleman, but if only I was younger...lol...
The tragic thing is - I looked in the mirror - WRINKLY-FOREHEAD-ALERT!!! Yes, my flippin' Botox has worn off since I had it done in July. DANG IT!!!!
Anti-wrinkle cream can barely sustain my youthful looks! Get me to a bottle of Botox and some needles ASAP - I will Botox myself!!!!!
But what really upset me is - I realised that I won't be able to have a baby before I turn the big 3-0 next year...not unless I meet Mr Right, get married and conceive by the end of this month!!!!!
That's just sh*t!!!! Yes, I said the S word!!!
Stupid biological clock isn't actually ticking...but it's just that I WANT to have a baby before 30. Maybe if my stupid bio clock would start ticking and then maybe I'd make more effort with guys.
Some days I CAN be bothered with guys, but some days, I CANNOT be assed whatsoever!!!
And then...there's this guy, right......well, he did one of the nicest things ever....I told my mum via Skype and she said it was sweet too...
I thought I would have a lazy day today, enjoying the sunshine and reading my new book - Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Little did I know that I'd be going for an interview in less than two hours.
Thank God for the wonders of make-up.
And bugger, I don't even have any proper shoes...I hope the dude likes studded sandals...and chipped toe nail polish!
Some places I have visited don't have the same problems as back in the UK, e.g. in Singapore, people there are too scared to commit crime and everything is so clean which makes a change from the graffiti and litter you see in the UK.
Some places I have visited do have the same problems as back in the UK, e.g. there are homeless people who beg on the streets.
I haven't travelled the world - to name a few since last year - Spain, Greece, Norway, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, Dubai (- admittedly, I haven't stepped out of the airport in Dubai)...
Yes, so I haven't travelled the entire world, but I believe I have discovered what I like to call The Universal Problemo
This problem seems to exist wherever I go. I encounter it quite often. It troubles me somewhat. The incredible thing is - I HAVE THE SOLUTION!!
Yes, you read correctly, I, sexytooth, hold the key to unlock the solution to The Universal Problemo.
One more characteristic - The Universal Problemo only affects the MALE species.
The Universal Problemo = the question that troubles the male species when they meet sexytooth = "How old are you, sexytooth?"
Recent event #1 = I was revisiting this church when I bumped into this guy on the way to the toilet. I couldn't even remember his name. I smiled and said "Hi", and he said, "Hi, how old are you?"
Recent event #2 = I had just moved into my Sydney flat where there are 6 flatmates and 5 chickens. I met one of the German guys downstairs and after introducing ourselves, he also had the attack of The Universal Problemo...I answered "Twenties..." BUT he didn't let go, because the SECOND time I met him, he asked my age AGAIN, but this time like this, "How old EXACTLY are you?"
CRAZY GUYS!!
My usual comeback is "Why do you wanna know?" and the shy guys usually drop it. To shy guys, I award you nuls points...LOL!
But the other day, this other guy answered, quite bluntly (which I personally like, cos honesty is the best policy - but don't tell him that), "I want to see if you are dateable!" To honest guys, I award you my phone number...LOL!
There are those sneaky guys though. They won't directly ask The Universal Problemo, but they will indirectly calculate my age. "How long did you study at University?" "How long have you been working for?" "How old is your youngest brother and what is the age gap?" To sneaky guys, I award you permission to date one of my three sisters...double LOL!!!
Dear The Universal Problemo Affected Male Species,
Don't you know it's rude to ask a lady (yep, that's me) her age? I am as old as I feel and as young as I look!
I received a text message from Mr G (see description of him from 2 posts ago)today and he congratulated me for my 1 week (= 7 days!)anniversary in the new place I am staying in (yeah, a bit strange but nice at the same time).
Woohoo! 7 days in my new place! But I haven't even spent much time here as I have been really blessed and been really busy meeting people and going to lotsa places.
Anyway, as a treat, I will treat y'all with 7(not-so-)interesting facts about me which are all from today, yes today, as in, of this day :-
1. My new favourite song is First Love by Utadu Hikaru - I uploaded it to my iTunes last night
2. I met an Irish guy today. He has nice blue eyes.
3. Someone complimented me on my accent "I love your accent!" - note : it was a girl
4. I bit my fingers repeatedly today to stop myself from cussing cos I was so annoyed about not being able to find a suitable ATM machine - it took me 30 minutes...I was ready to explode!
5. I received a wedding invite from someone I met in Australia!
6. I walked 20 minutes to the gym, in my gym gear, but in the end, I didn't even go in to do exercise cos I got hungry and went to the supermarket instead! haha!
7. I should be watching "This Is It" - the MJ film - right now with some friends, but I declined politely.
...And there you go...lucky number 7...one week down, 25 more weeks to go...
It just depends whether they decide to share it with anyone.
And just imagine, if they shared that secret with someone...and then that someone shared it with another person and so on...
It wouldn't remain a secret anymore...
And so, I will be one of those annoying people who says, "I have a secret BUT I can't tell you!"
Don't get me wrong...I am a big blabbermouth and am dying to tell someone my secret...but it's just not the right time, not yet...too early...argh...!!! It's driving me up the wall though cos I need advice...
Sometimes I get really annoyed with girls. Girls who manipulate guys. Stupid guys. These girls know fine well that these boys will do anything and everything for them, but these girls will not be clear about where their friendship/relationship stands. And then, the girl will use and abuse the stupid guy till she finds a boyfriend and then, the stupid guy will be lonely again. Wake up stupid guys!!
On the other hand, I also get annoyed with guys. Non-committal guys. Guys who will date stupid girls who fall for their "I will always love you" line, but deep down inside, this guy knows fine well, he could never be with this stupid girl forever, but says these stupid corny crap cos stupid girls will fall for it, but runs at the sound of commitment. Wake up stupid girls!!
I like to give the "I am a manhater, not a maneater" vibe...but in fact, I like guys. Hanging out with guys is more fun than girls. And then, I also think guys like hanging out with me too......BUT...yep, there's a BIG but...
I have realised, in my story, that there are some guys who like to hang out with me cos they have a hidden agenda!!! Yes, they do. At first, they will be very nice and do all these nice things for you.
But when I make it LOUD & CLEAR (which is usually very blunt - I am what the Malaysians call "perasan"), e.g. "I ONLY like you as a friend; I will never ever fancy you...", there are 2 ways the guy reacts.
1. Still treat you as nice - either in hope, they will change your heart and win you over (it's a challenge) or that they are genuinely a nice guy (rare!)
2. Stop doing nice things and treat you like crap (very common - avoid these guys at all costs!)
I encounter a lot of the number 2's (PUN INTENDED!)
Anyway, I was reminded the other day of the word - chivalry - defined as respectful attention especially towards women
And guess what??? Since I started travelling in mid-July, I have met many new and colourful characters and then, I have met some chivalrous guys!!!
Obviously, I have met some nasty guys...nasty, nasty (I know who they are!)...but the chivalrous guys...wow...impressive!
I present to you the single guys who have made "The Chivalrous" list :-
Mr A - The guy who sent me a facebook message, out of the blue, and described me as "stunning" even though when we spent time together, I had this ugly swollen eye thing going on and no make-up and geeky glasses look!! - Chivalrous because he sees the beauty within
Mr B - The guy who doesn't "allow" me to walk home by myself after a night out even though I live in the city centre and insists on driving me home - Chivalrous because of his caring nature
Mr C - The guy who initiates saying grace every time we eat together - Chivalrous because he respects God (- He also helped me when I was stuck in this social dilemma...but that's another story)
Mr D - The guy who had a morning coffee waiting for me even though I already told him that I was gonna be late meeting him AND he opened car doors (we only got introduced the day before) - Chivalrous because of his gentlemanly nature
Mr E - The guy who has offered me unlimited Diet Coke (my favourite soft drink...shh!! bad for your teeth!!) - Chivalrous because of his generosity
AND the non-single chivalrous guys :-
Mr F - The guy who took care of everything AND carried my luggage when we went on a 24-hour trip together - Chivalrous because of caring and gentlemanly nature
Mr G - The guy who came over to help me move into my new room AND re-arranged furniture AND changed lightbulbs for me - Chivalrous because of his helpful nature
So, I moved into this place in the city centre of Sydney! BEST location ever! Expensive too.
I have 2 male flatmates, 4 female flatmates and 5 chickens living in this house!! YES, for real!!
Anyway, so on my first day of moving in, I had my tv on (yes, I have a tv in my bedroom) really loudly, while I was vacuuming. I also have Foxtel - Aussie digital receiver box (yes, I know, digital tv!...and I also have a dvd player...yes, I know!)
Sex And The City the Movie was on in the background while I was vacuuming amongst all the mess.
I finished vacuuming and went downstairs to the kitchen to get a cloth and multipurpose spray. I was there for 5-10 minutes cos I met another flatmate and did a wee chit chat.
I come back upstairs but before I even open my door, I hear the loudest sex noises EVER!!!
Yes, the stupid movie had this bloody loud sex scene!!!!
My window was wide open and it is on the ground level where I HEAR people when they walk past so OBVIOUSLY they can hear what goes on in my room!!!
I frantically look for the remote control to turn down the volume. I scrambled through the mess and turned the tv off!!!!
Felt so embarrassed...
People who may have heard will either think :-
1. I'm a sex fiend! or 2. I watch porn at LOUD VOLUMES!
It would be okay if I was a true SATC fan at heart...cos you know, I will sacrifice myself for SATC any day...but I don't give a damn about Sarah Jessica Parker and her friends!!!!
And now, guess what? The guy who lives directly below my room has been chatting me up!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Although this blog is relatively new, I have been a blogger for over 5 years; writing and recording events of my life. My previous blog is in another location (if you're interested, private message me and I will send you the link)
Writing is a passion of mine. So my readership grew and grew...
People would send me messages encouraging me to blog and I received compliments, which made me well happy!!
So...imagine my surprise, when I received a message the other day saying my blog is "sh*t"
Yes, ladies and gentleman...I received a HATER message!!!
How can someone say my blog is "sh*t"? OK, people have different opinions and like different things, but "sh*t" is VERY EXTREME!
So here are the reasons why my blog is NOT "sh*t" :-
1. Whatever I blog has actually happened in real life! I have not made up any stories. Some stories sound far-fetched, e.g. previous blog talks about sexual harrassment, ditched by ex-fiance, etc etc BUT THEY ALL HAPPENED!!!
2. If I blog about someone, then any feelings I describe about them are true and what I PERSONALLY feel!
3. If I bitch about anyone in my blog, then please be assured, no names are revealed AND ALSO, whatever I say about them, I have already said it to their faces so I am not secretly bitching about anyone behind their backs!! SERIOUSLY I tell it as it is!!!
4. Hundreds of people have read my blogs...from all different countries...strangers and friends and family...but none of them have ever complained!!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST - If you think my blog is "sh*t", this is really simple - DON'T READ IT THEN DUMBO!!!! Jeeeeeeez...
This is supposed to be a blog for my travels...but it has been really difficult to a) access internet and b) find time to blog...
I have always dreamt of publishing a novel...and I used to adore writing...writing short stories, writing in my personal diary and writing my previous blog...
So I gave up my job, started travelling and I have immense amounts of free time...but what happens?
The writer in me has died...
Nothing inspires me
Instead, I wanna take this time to bitch about N.
N and I became friends last year after he asked me out for a drink - yes, I know...desperate or what? Basically told him he wasn't my type, etc...so we became buddies.
I say BUDDY, but I think he was still hoping for some chance (NO WAY!)
Anyway, I made the mistake of telling him my plans to travel to Australia - cos he was supposed to go to Korea to teach English (he got the job etc)...
He cancelled the job and decided to LATCH onto me for my travelling plans...
We used to be able to have a good laugh, but after travelling together for a few days and being in each others' faces 24/7, you soon start to see what that person is really like.
Long story short - I think he's a total d*ck and he thinks I'm a total b*tch - it's okay, we tell each other constantly.
WHAT I REALLY HATE IS - People think we are a couple - so to avoid this problem, we are now "cousins" (he DOES call my mum Auntie so it's a half-truth)
When we arrived in Australia, I knew a few contacts so we started hanging out with them...but I left to go travelling back in Asia - Hong Kong / Taiwan / Korea - whereas N stayed on to start his life there.
I am now currently back in Australia - Sydney to be exact. And my word, N has started to do my head in AGAIN!
Why?
He is COPYING me! No, I AM SERIOUS!
Reasons why :-
1) New people always ask me why I am in Australia - so I USED to say that I was hoping to "settle in Australia" - N used this line too...(this is fine cos that may be true)
2) But now, I have changed my mind and started to say "I am here for 6 months to see what Oz has to offer me" and guess what? N has STARTED to say the same words too!!!
3) Also, when I first came back to Oz (for the 2nd time), I said I was not going to stay as I wanted to go teach English in a foreign country... the next day, N declares he is off to China to teach English!!!! WTF??!!!
4) I am flat-hunting at the moment and I went to Bondi Junction and fell in love with it. N is also looking to rent somewhere else as he wantED to be closer to the city. I would see flat ads near the city and send it to him, but he would say they were not within WALKING distance to the city... After I declared Bondi to be my dream flat place, N has been saying he wants to move to BONDI TOO!!!! Get lost!!
5) But then, I decided that I liked this place called Newtown cos it reminds me of Glasgow's West End. It is kinda near the city, but not within walking distance. Guess what? I just overhead N saying to his flatmate that he is looking for a flat in Newtown!!
6) Also, one more thing - N had been moaning about how he didnt want to hang around with the same Aussie people...anyway, I met them the other day and thought they were cool and told N. He then said, "Oh yeah, I'm glad I found them!"
COPYCAT???? Yes I seriously think so!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am seriously not going crazy...but he is starting to drive me crazy! WHY WONT HE STOP COPYING ME???
From now on, I intend to keep my mouth shut about any new plans I may have cos I want a NEW LIFE NOT WITH N lurking around...URGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
During my travels of over 10 weeks, I've met a few interesting people and hung out with old friends and new friends.
One new person - L - I really connected with. Why? Cos we talked about nitty gritty stuff that people generally avoid.
L : So what's the most expensive gift you have received from a guy? Me : Engagement ring (and it was ME who changed the subject...till L brought it up hours later...)
L : So you were engaged? What happened? Me : blah, blah, blah (it's now just a 2 minute spiel cos I can't remember much) L : So are you over him? (See! I LIKE this straight-to-the-point bluntness!! why beat around the bush?? LOVE IT!) Me : YES!!!!!!
I just love bluntness. What's the point of small mish-mash talk? Get to the deep stuff that really matters!!
Anyway, you know what the most annoying thing is though??
Although I am totally over it, some of my friends aren't!
I have been told by two brides AFTER THEIR WEDDING, that I could have been a bridesmaid but they didn't know if I could cope!! Like seriously, WTF is that about?? I LOVE WEDDINGS! I am ALWAYS happy to see people getting married and being in love. What did they think I was gonna do? Break down and cry and shoot the groom just cos I have a broken engagement?? PUH-LEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello???
What pisses me off even more is....the fact they tell me AFTER the wedding! What is the point? Does it make me wanna thank them for saving me from wedding meltdown? HARDLY! Just gets me angry cos it means that they don't really know me at all! They couldn't have discussed it with me prior to the wedding??? Don't tell me after then!!!
GOSH, when will this broken engagement crap stop haunting me???
I also missed out on going to the ex's sister's wedding recently! I was invited and then I wasn't. I was raging! WTF? We're grown-up people here!!! Can't we be civilised to each other? That family are just weird!!
But it made ME look bad! EVERYONE was going and EVERYONE was invited.
People : Are you going to the wedding? Me : No People look at me like I'm the bitter ex-jilted-fiancee...aww, poor girl, can't cope with going to the wedding...blah blah blah...
(I could have explained why..sometimes I really wanted to...but then, I didn't cos I didn't wanna cause a scene or start some malicious rumours just before her wedding...see, I am CONSIDERATE that way!!)
Anyway, yeah, people get over it! Invite me to your weddings. Let me be the bridesmaid.
Travel tip #1 - If you're a girl like me (= weakling), travel with a guy! They carry your suitcases!
So I spontaneously bought tickets to Taiwan. Arrived the next day, wondering what the heck to do....cos my only contact hadn't received the message that I was arriving on that day...but thank God, she read her messages just before I got there and got me.
Met this random Korean dude who is teaching English in Kaohsiung (= south of Taiwan - where the recent typhoon hit really badly) and the next day, we decided to head up north Taiwan to the capital = Taipei.
In Taipei :-
- Went to the highest building in the world - the 101
- Consumed boiled snake soup *hiss*
- Slept in the dodgiest hostel in this dorm - the Korean guy and 3 Japanese guys and 1 random guy - YES, 5 guys to 1 girl!!!
- Relaxed and chilled at Hot Spring - yes, I know...3rd day of knowing a guy and I have to wear swimwear??? If I had known, I would have worked out more!!
Back down to Kaohsiung today. Chilling in his bachelor pad in his room while he goes to work. Waiting for my friend, the girl, to come get me...
In Kaohsiung, people ride around in scooters. SCARY AS!!!
My girl friend joked that she had taken away my scooter virginity and that I should put that on my facebook update! You crack me up girl!
1. Do not give eye contact to anyone - men will think you're giving them the eye and women will think you're giving them the evils
2. Do not smile at anyone - they will know that you're a foreigner and try and cheat you somehow
- I stupidly walk around looking like a 'silly girl' - looking around like I'm lost...(I usually am though)
Last week, I was happily munching away in a restaurant when this man started talking to me. Note - MAN, not a guy, not a boy. A semi-balding 40-ish man.
He said in Chinese, "Have you eaten here before?" (okay, sounds like a pick-up line when I translate it into English...)
I HAD eaten there the day before, so I said "Yes, I have." and then turned back to my food.
THIS DOES NOT EQUAL AN INVITATION TO COME SIT WITH ME!
He moved and sat with me.
"My name is Gary." (Gerryyy - if you pronounce it the Chinglish way) "My name is sexytooth." (Damn, I gave him my real name)
"Are you on school holiday?"
(Seriously WTF? Just imagine IF I am a schoolgirl...why the heck ARE you talking to me??)
"No, I am on annual leave."
...blah blah... by this time, I had lost my appetite as he was staring at me eat...
"I am a TV producer." and handed me his business card.
I think he was expecting me to go "WOW, you work for a TV company??!!" But I didn't. He probably does under-age porno for pervs...
"Where do you live?" "Somewhere nearby..."
"Do you have MSN?" (MSN? Like, haven't you heard of facebook?) "No"
"I am free on Saturday if you want me to take you out and show you around..." "NO THANKS!"
Awkward silence ensues...
"I have to go to work now. But let's be friends."
If my Chinese was better, I would have told him to "PISS OFF!"
Yes, lesson learnt...Now I look like a moody bitch...haha
Wednesday 2 September 2009
currently freezing from aircon and downing an iced drink in quarry bay in hk
1.My family i.e. the ‘rents and the 6 siblings (yes, in case you don’t know, I am the eldest of 7)
oMy mum and her words of wisdom – I used to think she was a nag, but I now realise, she DOES make sense after all!
oMy dad – Happy Father’s Day!
oSister 2 – After studying away from home for 7 years in the city of Dundee (aka Scumdee), she returns home just as I leave UK.She’s fab cos she drives me around!!Haha!
oSister 3 – She’s in London so don’t really miss her that much...but maybe I miss the catfights we have!(I say catfight cos I think she is a COPYCAT of me!)
oSister 4 – She had her lower wisdom tooth sawed out!And I missed seeing her in pain!!!
oBro 5 – He recently got his Higher Grades – 4 A’s and 1 B!Well done!(But I remain the brainbox of the family...lol!)
oBro 6 – Spoke to him on th phone the other day and he has this teenage angst phase thing going...quite funny indeed!
oBro 7 – The youngest brother started High School a couple of days ago – I mean, how cute is that??
2.My friends (the true ones – you all know who you are!)
-I miss hanging out, texting, sharing stories, going out for dinner, staying in for dinner, chit chatting about nothing in particular, partying, going shopping, confiding, advising, listening, playing board games, having a laugh....etc...
3.Having“What shall I wear today?” moments
-This sounds SO shallow but I miss my 3 jam-packed wardrobes!
-I have to wear the same few clothes which don’t even last me for a week!
-I have to handwash them (yes, I miss the washing machine!) and dry them by hanging them up all over the room
-I have to wear the same few clothes in my photos...NOOOooooo!!
-The words “I have nothing to wear!” are now officially true!HAHA!
4.Home-cooked food
-Eating out practically every day is no fun after a while
-Some food taste good but some taste awful
-It is also costly - Felt robbed when I went to a Japanese restaurant yesterday and got served my pork curry with NON-Japanese rice!!! Why???
-Think of the calories and MSG and lack of nutrients...
5.Internet access
-Wifi was non-existent in some places in Western Australia!
-When I do find internet access, it usually costs a bomb
-I mean, Hello?I need to check my facebook!!!!AND blog!!Lol
6.My car
-My feet were NOT made for walking!
-Also, public transport is for peasants!!HAHA!
7.My bed
-Some of the beds I have slept in with have been bloody awful, I tell ya!
-In a 2 star hotel in Penang, I found, not one, but TWO toe-nail clippings under the bedcovers!!SICK!I checked out the next day and upgraded to a 4 star hotel.
-One night, after a long ass drive in the freakin’ dark in western Australia, dodging kangaroos and cows were a nightmare....but then, it was so late and so dark that accommodation was nowhere to be found and as a result, I shivered in fear in the car which was was parked in some dodgy place but hey, survived!
-Spent 13 days in a 4 star hotel in Sydney (yes, I know how to spoil myself), but the bed was lumpy bumpy – I’m like the Princess in the fairytale The Princess & The Pea (go read it).I also spilt pasta on the covers – the hotel maid NEVER even changed the bedcovers for the 13 days I stayed there!!!
8.My (ex)job
-Okay, that’s a semi-truth...
-I actually miss the monthly income more...haha...
-I also miss the UK working style with which I am comfortable with
-Had an interview in south-west Melbourne yesterday – erm, hello?A CAT wanders in and out of the surgery??WEIRD!
9.My church
-Have been to 2 churches in Sydney
-One wasn’t exactly very welcoming – Now I know how it feels to be a newcomer!
-The other one was very welcoming, but the majority are international students AND I AM STILL A FREAKIN OLDIE!!There was this guy who I thought looked old...turns out I AM older than him!!!!Where are all the OLDIES churching??
10.UK TV
-Oh, speaking of TV, in Melbourne...where Neighbours is filmed!!!Contemplating a visit to Ramsay Street!
-Yeah, the TV here is just not the same
-UK have X Factor and Aussies have Australian Idol...and it’s crap! (Cheryl Cole beats Delta Goodrem hands down!)
Nasty N made me cry today. He used a number of expletives - mainly the F word.
I don't take this sort of rage from my parents! I don't take this sort of rage from my colleagues! I don't take this sort of rage from my friends!
Who the F does he think he is?
The last time I took this F rampage was from a guy - EX-boyfriend.
N is ONLY a friend. I was furious. How dare he???
But in this country where I know only him, what can I do? Just grin and bear it...
It happens to be my birthday next week and I have the delightful pleasure to spend it with him.
Surprisingly, we get on fine till he starts effing and cursing at me. Am I REALLY that annoying?
Sometimes I find friends annoying but I never totally lose my temper and swear at them.
One of the most hateful things he did when he was letting off steam today was, after he was F-ing this and F-ing that, he ended it with "Jeeeeeeesuuuuuuuuuus Chriiiiiiiiiiist!" - this is a PERSONAL dig at me cos I have told him SPECIFICALLY how I hate it when this name is misused. He KNEW fine well that this would really upset me and he didn't care!
Oh and the reason for this outrage???
It's quite funny really.
I asked him to have a quick shower after the gym workout before we went to the pool for my swimming lesson. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, he went MAD cos I asked if he could have a quick shower after his sweaty workout! How difficult is that? I even said "please".
Living out of a suitcase isn't glamorous at all (but I guess it's better than living out of a BACKPACK!)
Road-tripped for 8 days and every day, had to check out hostel/hotel/motel by 930am...one night, we drove too late at night. It was scary.
Roads were scarily dark and very dangerous - kangaroos, cows and wild animals were on the road but couldn't see them half the time.
Saw lots of roadkill by the side of the road. We killed something too. *confession time*
It was a bird. Or a rat.
The kangaroos were so weird though. They would be standing on the side of the road till our car approached them and only then, would they start hopping across the road - into the path of the car! When we honked the horn, they would stop and stare for 2 seconds then hop across the road. It was like they were challenging us "Kill me if you dare!"
I wanted to run one over...just cos I am a crazy mad bitch and roasted kangaroo meat would be nice meal - but then, the consequences of having to pay to fix the car and getting stranded in the middle of nowhere put me off...and also the possibility of killing oneself is pretty high especially if they crash into the windscreen.
That night, I was SEMI-hoping that a lady dressed in white and pushing a pram would cross the road as we were driving.... *classic horror movie scenario alert*
hehe
Unfortunately, nothing adventurous like that happened. Instead, we had to pull into this small town where no accommodation was in sight. We camped out in the car. It was horrible and cold. I barely slept. The next morning, I looked like I belonged to a horror movie. Lol.
It's my last day here. Good thing cos it's not really happenin' here. Everyone's too laidback...there's not much to do...
Western Australia is the biggest state in Oz, but has the least amount of people who live here.
Went to Karijini National Park and saw amazing sights - I wore a dress and tights...bad idea!! Changed quickly into shorts and tee....conquered fear of heights by climbing on rocks and down this gorge to see a mini waterfall...it was GORGEOUS! I wish I took some photography classes cos my crappy photographic skills do not do Oz justice.
There are like the hottest guys around!!! EVERYDAY I see loads!!! Maybe I will convert from manhater to maneater...lol
Tomorrow - SYDNEY!! Bring it on! In two weeks, I will be heading to Melbourne - will also check out that job. I miss teeth.
Update on N - he made me dinner, bought me bubble tea and carried my shopping - thus, all is forgiven...for now.
Spending 11 days road tripping north Perth - it has been an interesting experience.
This is a checklist of things I have achieved so far.
- Almost killing someone - yes, N. My travel buddy. 24/7 with N. Not a pleasant experience at all. We were friends before Oz. On a daily basis, he calls me "b*tch!", says he wants to "punch" me and yells out "I hate you". Don't worry, I give as good as I get - "Why you always picking on me?" (ok, that's kinda rubbish reply...) and then I deliver my favourite line, "N***, you're a d***!" (it rhymes! I'm such a poet!)
- Saw kangaroos. In fact, loads. About 20, so far. They all have one thing in common. They're all roadkill. Yep, all lying dead and rotting in the hot sun at the side of the road, getting their insides eaten by all the Aussie creatures. Lovely...
- Fed a dolphin!!! So damn cute!!! I was one of the lucky few who got randomly selected to feed a dolphin at Monkey Mia. I attribute this to the bright red dress I decided to wear that day, complete with bright red Crocs. It made me stand out. Should have seen N's face - green with envy. LOL!
- Eaten delicious delightful foods - lobster fresh out of the ocean, cajun-dusted softshell crab, big mama of a steak, big fat juicy prawns... cost me an arm and a leg, but at least I get an extra flab of belly!
- Lived at this villa which faced the Indian Ocean and watched a beautiful sunset; but then again, also lived in this yukky hostel aka prison cell!
- Saw a shooting star in the lovely night sky. I then proceeded to walk backwards with my head facing the sky to see if I could see another one. Looked like a lunatic and nearly tripped over.
- Got homesick and cried a river after speaking to my mum.
- Been ill too. Got this disgusting phlegmy, chesty cough which makes me sound like a hardcore smoker. Got backache from carrying my luggage and sleeping on lumpy beds.
- Getting tanned even after slapping on factor 50.
Now, off to a glass boat ride at Coral Bay. Hope I don't fall off cos I can't swim. Hope I make a friend and don't look like a total loner. Hope I don't get mugged. Hope I can put up some photos soon - cos I THINK that my sister thinks that I am making up all these stories about wonderful travelling tales when I am actually hiding in some dodgy hotel in Glasgow!! HAHA! As if!
Australian phrases which I plan to put into practice - - G'day! (this will be used on a hot Aussie dude) - RACK OFF! (this will be used on N)
When I went to check-in at the airport today, I deliberately chose a male counter person.
Why?
Cos my luggage was overweight!! Just give them a big cheesy smile and they let you away with a few kgs!
Seriously! Cos when I was flying with N from Chiangmai to Bangkok, he went to this female counter person. His charm failed. We were told to repack! Bi-atch!
The guy actually said "your luggage is overweight!" and I opened my eyes like real big (that always works!!) and offered to repack. He flirted. I fake giggled. And that was all it took to get my extra kgs. :)
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