From one of my favourite bands of 2005, The Kaiser Chiefs. Clearly mad, bloody funny, with certain bits, as shown below, cleary capturing a snapshot my mind of the moment ;o)

Everyday I love you less and less
It's clear to see that you've become obsessed
I've got to get this message to the press
That everyday I love you less and less

And everyday I love you less and less
I've got to get this feeling off my chest
The Doctor says all I needs pills and rest
Since everyday I love you less and less
Unless, unless

I know, I feel it in my bones
I'm sick, I'm tired of staying in control
Oh yes, I feel a rat upon a wheel
I've got to no what's not and what's real

And everyday I love you less and less
You're turning into something I detest
And everybody says that your a mess
Since everyday I love you less and less

It's funny how sometimes things that can be taken so lightly by some can have a big impact on others. Well, anyhoo...I'm off to pop a chill pill.

To a birthday message that reads:

Happy bday! May your 29th year of life be filled with hot wet men jumping out of boxes, drool inducing choc fudge cakes n insane friends who throw crazy parties?

The solution:

You call up the offending party and threaten the very worst revenge when their day comes and then you start planning the next evil venture...yup, you read it here first! People, you have been warned!

I went home past midnight yesterday to find *gasp* my ma, waiting up for me! Now, my mum is one of the sweetest people around - oh and in case you are wondering, most of my innate madness, worry-wartness and sometimes common sense comes from her.

So of course I had to stay up to harass the woman...all she wanted to do was pass on her good wishes and what did the poor woman get in return? She got me loopily singing the song at the top of my lungs while prancing around her bedroom like a loon. Sometimes the number preceding your age just falls off when you're with your family and the people who mean the most.

Yea, life is good :o)

PS. To the message sender: I hope you give the poor guys in the box airholes to breathe from...or else they'll be hot, wet & stinky guys!

Now that I've kind of worked through the angst of the last few months, I've fallen into anxious/excited mode - for I am my mother's child :p

Yes, I worry too bloody much. Work is typical - and I'm happy to report that the work gears are back in motion! Yay! A few projects are heading toward completion and new ones are coming on board...it's all good :o) Elsewhere, things are kinda strange...I feel a certain buzzing in the back of my head. No, it's not freaking Nipplegate/Watergate or electronic gate, but I do smell a rat somewhere. Call it intuition but I sense something...

This month, is also a month of birthdays, so happy wishes to all you crazy people! It's amazing that one of the things we have in common is to grow old almost at the same time...heh. Counting down::

1. Vincent - Jan 2
2. My late grandpa - Jan 8. I still miss you!
3. The old bf - Jan 11
4. Ani - Jan 12
5. My boss - Jan 12
6. Noor - Jan 14
7. Hiromi - Jan 17
8. The Japanese bf - Jan 18
9. Belle & Jaz - Jan 23
10. Yours truly - Jan 25
11. Marcus - Jan 26. Finally an aquarius boy!

Aha! So I found out about a secret rendezvous location and more in a few interesting sessions with a few interesting people over the raya holidays...

Wonder what the days ahead will hold? Hmmm.... sometimes small doses of surprises can beat the pants outta people leaping out of bushes yelling 'Surprise!'

Color me amused :o)

How do you measure a year in a life?

Just like the song - in daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee? The year thus far has panned out in a bittersweet manner. I've learnt a bunch of new things that I never thought to pick up earlier, well, except for driving - which I am still holding out on. I am lazy that way! Although, I'll probably get round to it eventually. Unless there's someone out there who wants to sacrifice some time and their precious car to teach me...hello, any volunteers? :p

In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife... Friends and family have been instrumental in many of the 'projects' that I'm involved in. And yes, a big part of the year is dedicated to them, the laughter, the mischief, the infuriating way they behave. We travelled miles to be where we are now and I'll be the first to admit that I've learnt a lot from you all. I'm extremely grateful to the friends and especially the family who've provided listening ears and critiques to the bagfuls of stupid ideas that I've come up with.

For the friends who are looking at a bumpy road ahead, know that there is always support, a hug and a helping hand nearby. The journey may be rife with diffculties but it can be overcome with the love of the people around you.

For the friends who've been at the receiving end of my harsh and often hurtful words, I am not sorry that I spoke up. I don't believe in half measures and being 'protective'. Life is messy, tough and complicated but it can also be a wondrous experience - you just have to embrace it all. In short, I will always give you an honest opinion. And know that I would rather hear the painful truth rather than be told what I wish to hear. I won't molly-coddle you, all I ask is that you be honest with me. Never be afraid to say what you truly feel. So people will be hurt, well they'll have to deal. The thinking person will reflect, ask questions and try to learn from mistakes. Bottling stuff up will only lead to negative effects. So please, speak up.

For the people who think that they are perfect - please fuck off. I don't need you around.

And while I cannot only measure the people that I know, I also realize that yes, I've also been a major asshole in the year and mistakes have just piled on like access pounds - those will definately take time to rectify. The fault lies in me as well and I am sorry if I've stepped on your toes.

For those beginning a new chapter in life, my best wishes and happy vibes go to you! It's never easy starting something new and you are bloody amazing for venturing out on a limb :o) Go forth and conquer!

To my mum, I will try to do more chores or at least be home more often. I will try to curb in inner home-sloth...

A year of ups and downs indeed. It was also an illuminating year that left me feeling like I've been through a roller-coaster of emotions. I'm not saying that it was terrible ~ some parts were rather fantastic but then again, I could do with a little less drama in others. But well, we carry on.

To everyone that I may have left out in this entry, have a happy, yet belated New Year and may the year ahead bring you everything you wish for! :o)