29 September 2008

September Day 28/29

Day 28, I was still in a state of floating after struggling to get some good rest. Gave up in the end but to my rescue were Kat, Sean and Edwin! We spent an evening eating, talking and laughing. Someone new wanted to take a look at my place. It is now up to Kat. The new Thai girl sounded too innocent and thrifty. Other than that, she seems pretty pleasant.

Day 29, I spent almost a day packing in details. Now I am only left with clothes that I have difficulty filtering. Which ones to go by cargo? Arghh. Then came my skincare and makeup items. Though I packed them, I got nausea separating them into groups. The question of which ones should go by cargo, which not is killing me. I need to make space for my check in luggage and yet making sure the items in there are what I need initially when I arrive. I really cannot judge how long they will take in delivering the cargo to me. Being a girl, there are so many "I need" items. My boxes are of no news. Soon please...

Caught up with Marcus today. He seems down and lost. Hoping this long term friend of mine will pick up his pieces.

Ramadan is ending. Partying is starting. Looking forward to meet up with the peeps before I really bid farewell.

Uber is struggling in India. No proper Internet in hotel, traffic jams and I can imagine the many more he has to face. As long as he is healthy...

Missing the heartbeats.

28 September 2008

September Day 27

After about 36 hours of staying awake, with non-stop eating. I finally got some disrupted sleep. Not good at all. With AV pain on top of it!

My mind and body is no longer at a normal pace for now. Help!

Guess I will have to force self to bed. Kidnap Zzzz Monster for now to keep recovering!

Missing becomes worrying.

27 September 2008

September 24/25/26

My final to Nagoya. My mind was set in catching up with my sleep there. However, I ended up at the Sky View Lounge in Hilton Nagoya with a few others. Great overview of Nagoya on the 28th. With a great band, we went on with more than just two glasses of beer. I was close to drinking with my eyes closed. It was a great night with fun people at least.

I woke up feeling really tired and lack of rest. Went to the supermarket and then prepared self for work again.

Mixed feelings, final lap. Somehow lost. The fears of many unknowns. I see the coming days filled with tying the ends of the end here.

Missing. Some things are just missing. I wonder and sway but holding on to some faith. The distance is no longer just distance. Distant it has become.

24 September 2008

September Day 23

Pimple, ulcer and what have I? PMS. I hate it most! Especially the constant food for comfort. The aches, tiredness, however sleepless when it draws nearer. Cannot wait for "aunt visit" this time. Just want it to be over and then I can focus on tying the ends here.

Had heartaches moments today after passing some stuff to Kat. She cried and I hugged her, then tears built in my eyes too. Well, time has drawn so close that everything is clearer. To draw attention away from this sad topic, she cooked. Had some sort of seafood fried toast, jello with fruit cocktail and ice cream, pcft late at night. Then both of us caught a girlie movie, "Definitely, Maybe," with good twists, romance comedy. Along with us were lemon mint tea and crackers from Japan. How Girlie!

I was already feeling very tired towards the end of the movie. Slept and woke up after awhile though. Arghh...

Uber revealed his mobile bills. OMG, it is equivalent to a pouch from LV! Due to his overseas posting, there was less time on msn, so phone call was the only communication tool. Luckily for us, it will not be long before all this expenses end. Soon soon, I will be home soon!

From a distance, the way seems long, time seems slow. Missing. Will I recognise and still know him as him?

23 September 2008

September 19/20/21/22

Met Christina on my last to Korea, visited JJ at Hyatt Hotel. A club within the hotel - live band, main hall and outdoor. Drinks were pretty expensive. However, the crowd was a good mix of locals and foreigners, and of different age group.

I went shopping for my mask sheets and walked around the next day. Being sleepless for a few days, I felt as if I was floating. Finally caught my sleep back on the 22nd. I cannot believe myself sometimes. At least I feel better after the snoozing for a day.

I am lucky to say that I will be heading to Nagoya next. Not as happening there, hopefully my colleagues will add some fun!

Counting down to the last lap of September, knowing that it is going to be very tedious running the errands here in Dubai. Just hope I will be blessed with smooth operations.

Cannot wait to be back as well. Though the stress that has been building up is there, I know the love back home will make things right. Most of all, mum will be the happiest this year!

Missing keeps growing. The last lap is here...

18 September 2008

September Day 18

Managed to sleep through till the evening of Day 18. Abnormal sleeping hours compared to back home.

Had the leftover pasta from last night and the tart. Friends Season 9/10 keeping me company.

Am glad Kat and Sean managed to talk things out after a night of negativity. Things do work out with communication and understanding. Applause!

Am counting down to days of returning, yet not. For the first time, I am heading somewhere without a job secure as yet. Maybe I am really tired. I can only hope my next career will allow me to travel as well, or at least, take me up a ladder. My goals setting session will take place soon enough once I settle down back home. Come to think of it. I do follow my action plan pretty closely this year. Except for places where I really want to go. Will I be able to make it with the week left at the end of this journey? Plan as there was, now into unknown. Fear not, they say. Fear not, I try.

Uber and I are not talking as much as before due to timing and work. Guess tuning to it is the way to go. Pretty used to it by now. Long distance takes more effort and patience. However, the sourness of that missing keep beating in that heart.

September 15/16/17

Low and lowing plus sleepless everywhere I am. I struggled Day 15 and 16, catching up with the much needed sleep.

Day 16 is a beginning for my godson, Rayden. September 16 baby boy. Congratulations brother Roy! Yay, I just cannot wait to witness that growth! I cannot wait to see those pictures too! Hoping that I get back in time for the baby shower!

Came back home from Osaka and marinated chicken wings as promised, with curry powder, herbs, sesame oil and black pepper. When I woke up in the evening, like a zombie, I could smell it from the oven. Kat grilled them and we ate. Mr Sean, the dessert man, made milkshake! Peppermint vanilla milkshake! The peppermint added a refreshing taste to the normal vanilla shake! Dead as I was, I struggled to Aaron's for a so called, belated birthday surprise for him. He was caught in the act! Glad to see him happily settled here, with a nice cozy apartment. I caught up with the usual group and had a few drinks, eyes half opened. Made it back and snoozed.

Woke up after a few hours, belonging to space. I took my panadol to make me sleep through till late afternoon. Day 17 began with visitors! I was glad I slept before they came. Yan came and took a look at the apartment. Probably taking over my room. Edwin happened to be in town and dropped by to spend some hours listening and laughing to our crappy jokes. Sean cooked, pasta and made peppermint crisp fridge tart again! I licked the remains of those caramel cream. YUUUUUUUUUUM, finger licking good, Yan and Edwin joined in too, without being able to stop. HAHA, welcome to the sweet tooth world! Had a few glasses of wine, took some silly pictures and spent the evening easily.

Glad Uber is safe and sound back in homeland. Was pretty worried of his travelling in Thailand. Guess it is not that bad there after all. He must be exhausted. Hoping he will get good rest for now before he heads to work again. Missing is such a test for now. Will we be able to make it there?

15 September 2008

September Day 13/14

Day 13, had some long laughing moments with Kat. We were like kids playing and laughing our hearts out. She made breakfast, lunch and desserts for me. Meow the personal chef for a day! Star-shaped pancakes, chicken, bean curd and our love, jello!

Day 13 into 14, my sleep is beyond description. My body system is in a mess. Feeling low, something within is just not right... Just a natural reaction I supposed.

Had new found favourite cup noodles! Milk tea was great too! Feeling like a zombie, I tried my best to make self comfortable in bed. I slept, however, awake after 2 hours. Then I tried again. My body is telling me that I need more sleep. More rest. SO irritated with self!

Missing has become intolerable at times. Not good.

13 September 2008

September Day 12

I kept dozing off. However those few sets of 10 minutes rest was hours. Now I am wide awake, with milk tea and carrots in my stomach. I have been munching whenever I am sleepless or tired. How bad can that be? My yoyoing diet is such an enemy.

I found out my ex-colleague is pregnant just by guessing from her MSN tags and picture. Am I the only one left now? Arghhh, this can be stressful.

MR episode 33 is out. However, due to my slow connection, I could not download it at all. Friends is accompanying me now. Season 8, hilarious! Hoping I am able to fall asleep real soon. Heading to Osaka without much rest in a day. My camera is not responding to a charged battery. What is wrong with my belongings? Out of order just like me.

Missing leads to my days of counting down. Heart gets a little weak at times. How near will soon be?

12 September 2008

September Day 10/11

Spent these two days in Paris. Weather was great. Sunny yet windy. However, all I did was drink, eat, sleep and catch up with MR episodes.

Wine and bread are my favourites there. Had both to the fullest content. Not to mention the diet I am supposed to stick on, gosh, STOP EATING, will I? Got to know a few colleagues, about what is currently going on in their lives, just by sitting there with them for a few hours. Sad to say, the younger ones are settling down before me. Rings, proposals and future plans. Happy for them yet sadness filled a little in me. Cannot help that feeling of longing too.

Caught up with MR episodes and I cannot wait for the next to come! Before I left the place, I realised I lost my ear phones. Poor me, with nano but without my music. Must have dropped it somewhere in the hotel. Though I went back searching, it was not anywhere in sight. Looks like my days are going to be more lonely.

Had some silly and real fun at work, posing and making a male become female. He looks good in lipstick though! Moments like these into memories.

Missing the warmth as distance continues its way. When will I, when will we?

09 September 2008

September Day 9

Struggled to bed after I had my medication for that strange scary pain. Was in dreamland when the phone rang at noon. They sent a technician to check on my connection. Connection is fine. Why is browsing that slow then? As usual, here, everything and every time you get, "Don't know." Patience is one key to live in this seemed fast but snail-slow efficiency place! Anyway, I cannot do much as well.

Cooked chicken curry as requested. Then Sean prepared Peppermint Crisp Fridge Tart. Filled with caramel condensed milk, chocolates and peppermint with crust. Amazing!

All I did today was trying to watch MR episode 28, took me a day to download. Apparently, episode 29 will be a problem to watch as they removed it from site. Trying other sites suggested but gosh, the bar is not moving! Buffer.................. I packed, ironed and spent time with facebook!

Kat kept repeating today, "Bibi, can you don't go?" I choked every time I hear that, all I can do is to change the topic, ignore or pass with a "Ah-huh...ok..."

Uber is superbly tired with this new job. More brain juice to churn he claimed.

Missing our routines together, moments of us gather.

September Day 6,7,8

Internet went that slow that I had to call and complain after an hour of technical troubleshooting. After about 10 hours of wait, finally it's back to normal!

Day 6 and 7 were pretty much the same. Home, spending time with Kat and Sean. How I envy the PDA, making my days even slower before I get to see Uber. The couple decided to cook. I was really sleepy while waiting but managed to crawl out of bed to spend the very little time left with Kat. Laksa with pasta replacing the traditional noodles. Not bad at all. Sean whipped up custard, jello and added peaches. Along with carnation milk, it was sinful yet fulfilling!

Day 8, I woke up feeling wrong. Said some things I should not, and felt I was really silly and all in all, abnormal? My insecurities has never failed to leave me after all these years. It sometimes punches me in the face. I start to wonder if I am suffering from periodical depressions. Guess being independent overseas is not that fitting for me after all. One of those signs that keeps reminding me to head back. Then again, I am such a thinker, place no matter. He has been so patient with me which makes me feel bad at times. After all, he did nothing to deserve my uncalled for sad blabbering. His constant assurance fills my world up. His thoughts, questions, words just hit my heart and mind. His understanding and flowing of how I feel is scary at times. Is he my soul-mate? Love is a choice... a chance given, a space given... Am I being too serious or just not confident? Scared to be hurt or lose that someone again? Thinking too far of what I want vs what will happen? Pinning on too much hopes vs another dream not true? What come may...

Came back from work and slept after 20 hours of activities. Woke up to receive Uber's shaver and went on to the supermarket. Cooked chicken curry and my friends came over. Had a few hours of laughter. Of course, questions of, when you leaving, what you going to do, have you found a job, were common. Lost is how I feel. Not to worry is the echo. My pillar, his voice. Kat is back from work too. Day 9's menu planned, chicken curry for me to play with again and Mr Sean's custard and jello!

Yay, MR episode 27 done, 28, am going to finish this episode and hopefully fall asleep. I am tired yet my mind seems to be running worlds. With that pain attacking on and off, hoping the walls of my stomach is still healthy enough to last.

Leaning towards falling into those arms again... missing those times...

06 September 2008

September Day 4/5

Internet connection is crawling on my side ever since the 4th. No idea why, it is so in this building I am staying. My days got much longer without a proper working connection. I could not continue the episodes of those drama as downloading was impossible. Luckily, MSN is still in function. To spend my slow days, I used FIBI (my VAIO laptop) and marathon with Friends, Season 6 now.

Woke up this noon and learnt that Kat cried again in bed with Sean comforting her. I could understand how she feels by putting myself in her shoes. Imagine the silence, the emptiness, in this once crazy, fun, loving, laughter-filled house.

I got the boxes, not as big as I wanted. Kat and I did a silly thing again. We got ourselves into the boxes and took a picture of it. YES! Kids we are! Thereafter, I managed to pack my shoes, bedsheets, covers, mats into two boxes. Wrapped my fragile stuff with magazine pages and placed them aside. Placed my earrings and accessories into a box. Kept the candles in a shoe box as well. The random photos I have are set into an album book. Phew! I got a long way to go before the room turns really empty. Hopefully angels can send me big boxes for my clothes! I wonder how my mum will react if she knew that there are additional stuff on the way to my already choked room.

My nose stopped running. My nasal voice is still present. My tummy disagrees with me. Been running to the lav twice. Signs of my abnormal body is irritating me slightly.

Missing him is not just killing me today. That insecurity kind of waved at me. The distance, the unseen, the unknown, the silence, are attacking the pillar of security. I just had to think positive. Missing makes a part of my everyday. It walks with my loneliness, like invisible shadow of his.

03 September 2008

September Day 3

Could not sleep as well but managed a few hours when others are in their offices with their routines. Wonder what my routines will be like in the near future.

Kat came back home this morning before I slept. Really happy that she reconciled with her soul mate. This time I really hope their future plans ahead will come true. Dropped her sort of a farewell note on facebook and she read it. The after effect was not immediate and not directly in front of me. We had rosti and sausages together. Somehow the unspoken sides can be felt. Could not really go into details of my packing just to avoid the flow of sadness.

Checked on my duties, nothing exciting as yet. My packing is not progressing that much. I guess I will make it a point tomorrow morning to get the boxes somehow.

My day begins with drama as usual. Moonlight Resonance episode 25. Survivors Law II so far has been good but still nothing beats MR.

Missing from a distance, feeling away, sensing from afar, longing to be with...

02 September 2008

September Day 2

Though bored, I have been resting enough to slightly recover from the flu that has been bugging me for a week. Till now, I think I am immune to the flu tablets. No longer that drowsy. Another 2 days on roster to rest before I head for work again. Still hoping very much for a change of duties.

Got some photos sort out from the recent Seoul attack. Uploaded them onto shared networks so as to share with my friends and kick some updates in. A day of washing took place too, bedsheets and clothes. Placing all the bedsheets and bedroom stuff aside, gosh, another pile to bring home. I really wonder where I can get hold of those big brown boxes to slowly put items in order for shipment. Shoes, bedroom stuff cleared to a side. What's next will be my skincare products and cosmetics. Getting scary though. Clothes and ornaments have to wait a little longer.

I completed Catch Me Now, total of 20 thrilling and funny episodes. Moonlight Resonance at episode 24. I got hold of Survivors Law II, hoping it will brighten my 2 more days in sand land.

Missing someone makes my everyday seemed longer. Soon, closer.

01 September 2008

Down the memory lane...

As I sat down in this once unfamiliar empty room,
I realised three years passed by in a zoom.
The day I arrived here was such a lost,
That feeling was like being kidnapped, almost.
Training, tests, exams and practicals,
Studying, gathering, eating and drinking.
The real thing started with some fun,
At times, we all feel like throwing bun.
As I settled in, homesick runs after me,
Days, weeks, months and years now for me.
Luck was not with me as many should nots hit me,
Till I completely lost the faith in giving the me.
Down this memory lane, where one of my pursues turn real,
I visited many I wanted to and turn the bubbles real.
Though there is always something missing out there,
I have at least been there.
There was always a chase of time,
I do hope I can do more next time.
I met many good friends and painted times red,
Without these people, I turn to only my bed.
Down this memory lane,
There are many that words and pictures cannot replace.
There are moments and paintings laid just there in my memory,
Taking them with me, down the memory lane...

September begins

Just as I ended my blog, my Internet connection went crazy the whole afternoon yesterday and recovered this morning on Teachers' Day! Happy Teachers' Day!

My September begins with quite a shock. From a known schedule to 10 days of unknowns. How helpful can they be? Changes wanted made by placing unknown duties when I can get rostered for pretty good ones. What to do but to hope for the best. Went into a mood of packing, since I am left with 4 weeks. Unknowingly, there are still so many items to pack and go! 15 pairs of shoes to go, a cupboard full of clothes, belts, scarfs, gloves, bags, make up items, skin care products, ornaments, photos, electronics... name it, I have it! Just hoping that I will be able to bring these back with a few more trips before due date.

August ended with Moonlight Resonance Episode 23, looking forward to the next! Thumbs up!!!Catch Me Now is another I am currently watching along with medicine and lots of liquids.

Oh ya, coincidentally, my Uber has his MSN tag as "Wake me up when September Ends," (for him I guess is my return then), which was what I intend to use for the blog ending September, follow-up from yesterday's. I wonder at times how much alike can we both think.

Another day of getting my energy back with eyes fixed on the duties I can hopefully get!