jojo ♥

Friday, April 30

I wonder if I am out of my depth.

I have a foot (or both) out of where my peers are, yet I have not found a place to rest it (them). It's getting tiring. Like I'm too old yet too young.

14:49

Monday, April 26

This song from Beethoven Virus - when Ru-Mi was leaving Gun-Woo.

"...you're so calm when leaving me
I couldn't get closer to you
made my tears fall
just like a fool, just like a child
better let it be"

My heart broke for Jang Geun Suk ):

Isnt he cute...! Hee. I seldom rave about stars, so this is one cute guy. (:

21:38

Rawr! I wanted to put up a song, but it was all either copyrighted or terrible remix with of a television series / Chris Daughtry's image / cutesy graphics.

So, a link: Over You, by Chris Daughtry

I'm slowly deleting everything.

18:08

If you are a nerdy bookworm like I am, you would appreciate OpenTrolley Bookstore – an online bookstore with all the latest titles, the best savings and even a home delivery service.

As shared on its homepage, OpenTrolley’s rates are lower due to their bulk purchase agreements and exclusive deals with publishing houses and distributors. This rate is brought to consumers who can enjoy the discounts without any membership card purchases.

A huge point in OpenTrolley’s favour is its huge collection of bestsellers, comics, business books and many more. Despite its young age (established May 2008), it has more than 1 million US titles in stock.

The bookstore operates like any online store – you pick the books you want, add to your shopping cart and pay by card, PayPal, bank transfer or cheque. Choose from home delivery for convenience or self-collection for further savings.

My favourite service is the care they extend to your beloved books. When packing your book, they ensure that you are given a fresh copy, shrink-wrapped to prevent accidental water exposure and cushioned into boxes to prevent dog-ears.

Right now, there are also discounts: DBS/POSB cardholders enjoys 10% of all books below $25 until 31 May, while Maybank Platinum MasterCard holders receive 7% off storewide plus 5% rebate. All OpenTrolley members are also entitled to free delivery with a minimum of 5 books purchase from now until 30 April.

Related Links: OpenTrolley, on FreshGrads!

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12:59

Sunday, April 25

Adorable Adabelle!

On Friday, when meeting for dinner:
Jojo: where are you?
Ada: reaching in 15 mins! I was attacking by a group of flying moths at the bus stop ?!?!?!?!
Jojo: Hahahaha! Wow you okay?
Ada: I'm traumatized. I think I'm like a pretty flower so they attacked me. LOL.

Heh, isn't she cute? And yes, she was very brightly dressed.

19:41

Friday, April 23

Grace, Onboard!

Getting your own transport is very exciting. From picking the car model to the colour of your car to the material of your seats, it is something a new car owner would be thrilled about. Or at least, I know I would. I would even buy accessories to pretty up my car.

But getting a new car is a tremendous responsibility. Do you pick up your friends and send them home? Do you – oh dear – become the designated driver every time you go out and have fun?

And of course, the real worry for fresh graduates is getting cars. Can you afford fuel, parking, ERP charges and other countless payments after coughing out a sum for the high COE prices and a car befitting of your job? For the lucky ones who received a new car or managed to buy a good second-hand, can you stand seeing your friends buy all the latest toys while you continue to cough out money for fuel?

But that’s okay.

Laugh at them, as they face the wrath of the other sardines on the buses.

I am sardine no 54321. I am a faceless passenger muscling my way onto a bus because I decided to get an iTouch, countless bags, clothes and Godiva chocolates instead of a Chevy.

Said bus is full of people; yet, the minute the bus pulls over, the crowd cluster around the closed doors and push their way up to get a seat. Everyone else crowds along the aisle – making it hard for anyone to move anywhere. I need not even hold on to a railing, really. When the bus makes a sudden move, I just rock with the crowd and sway myself upright again. There is simply no space for me to sprawl onto, in any case.

And this is on a good day.

Sometimes, you get on a bus with unhappy people. And we all know unhappy people are not the most polite people. I have endured perfectly pleasant-looking executives stomp on my foot as they hurry past to get a seat to ease their own tiredness and young people yakking on their phones about the weirdest topics.

Like, “If he died tomorrow, can I use his bus pass? Or would it have expired?” I was so shocked; I stared for a minute then quickly look away. What if she plots for my bus pass?

The straw that broke this tolerant camel’s back was today, when I hopped on a bus to get to work. It was crowded, of course. As I edged in, a lady muscled her way from the rear to the front of the bus – to collect her bag, which she left. I wonder why. As her hand gripped the bag and retreated, the bus moved. Her hand flew out to grab the pole and hit me on my cheek en route. The audacity of it!

Worse, she looked at me as if I hit her hand with my cheek and turn her back on me. Mind you, people usually stand side by side on a bus aisle. I glared at her, but she probably could not feel the angry eyes burning into her.

What I am most amazed by is this lack of grace on public transport. I am usually big on saving Gaia; but this lack of grace makes me beg for my own transport, rising COE, fuel and congestion or not.

I guess Singa, our own Courtesy Lion have much more to do in educating residents to be civil and polite members of society.

Related Links: Vyvyane Loh website

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14:06

Having looked at my previous boss’s progress from schoolgirl to the current career woman than she is now, makes me realized how young and small I am.

What have I done that I can really be proud of?

I am only a graduate, holding only a diploma.

10:31

Tuesday, April 20

Bahhhhhhhh!

I feel lousy.

Go away Mr Smart.

14:36

Monday, April 19

I was rather impressed with the office workers at Ubi.

Rather than the onslaught of fake LV, Gucci and Prada bags (I mean come on. If you have those bags and you carry them onboard a mad rush hour 58 to Ubi, you must be quite mad.), many people was carrying an Agnes B. I was impressed and proud, and looked forward to the day where I can own several of these better bags and tote them around.

Until.

I saw them being sold at Bedok Interchange. At first, I thought it was a remarkable copy. But upon my horrified-amused inspection, it look exactly...like the one everyone was carrying! Heh.

It's priced at 10 bucks.

Rawr.

My Coffee Bean coffee cost almost 10 bucks too.

11:28

Friday, April 16

Friends - lovely people.

“My friends are my estate”- Emily Dickinson

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell

So, thank you friends.

1. Lianghao – after all you found out first (:
jojo: talk to me. I’m sad )=
lh: why? Break up?
jojo: aren’t you sick of asking me the same question? This is the 5th time.
lh: oh. No, not sick.
jojo: there are more reasons to be sad about
lh: really?
jojo: such a romantic, awwww! … I broke up
lh: cool
…
lh: you see, I told you sex in a relationship is important
jojo: yes daddy, I’m sorry I didn’t listen to you

2. Krado
krads: hey lets meet for dinner tmr alright? We talk it through
jojo: SWEETIE! “hugs* thank you! My god, let’s not make it a sob session yeah
krads: ZOMBIES flock together ok!?
jojo: hahahahahahahah! Yes zomdaddykins =D
krads: ………….. IAMNOTYOURDADDYOMGWTF
jojo: haha you know I love you anyway =P
krads: eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! SORRYIGAYCAN :D

3. Yanny
yanny: nobody is infallible
jojo: I suppose. The future is always uncertain. I wish it was easy, like some video game. Once you kill a certain number of baddies and level up, you don’t go back down.
yanny: hahahaah, me too! I wish I was like some FBI agent
…
yanny: if someone cheats on you, would you go back with him?
jojo: nope. Cheating is sooooo over. Once I find it to be true, I’ll slap the idiot and run away =D
yanny: I’ll text him “I will disappear from your life. PS. Don’t get crabs”

4. Ee Hern
ee: mojojojo
jojo: rawr
ee: you got the mojo yo
jojo: I feel like the evil monkey
ee: clap, monkey, clap!
jojo: *bites*
ee: bad monkey!
Jojo: hey hey!
ee: *whips out a shot gun*
jojo: *bite your tum tum*
ee: *loads, locks, stocks*
jojo: you wouldnt dare!
ee: "buh bye, you badass"
jojo: )=
ee: *pumps rounds into flailing monkeh*
jojo: bah happy now?
ee: nope
jojo: you shouldn’t be! You lost a friend
ee: *reloads and shoots dead monkeh's face*
jojo: goodbye
ee: hahaha
jojo: *ignores you*
…
jojo: heh really ignore me
ee: hahaha
jojo: i’m gonna post evidence of you killing me up!
ee: HAHA TEE HEE make it more violent! =D
jojo: stares I’m dead remember?
ee: you are not officially the reanimated dead hurrah
jojo: zombie mojo

Hmms, friends Emily Dickinson? I'm not sure they are worth your estates. =P

15:43

Only after 'we' has finished and ended do I realized how much we didn't do. I never got to hug you everyday, I never got to tell you that you are the best boyfriend ever and I love you.

But the things that we do, I really miss. I miss cuddling with you on my small couch especially.

There are things we haven't done in a long time - going to the beach, bar, baking, watching a movie at Cathay in the couple seats.

And things I had looked forward too: going to sleep beside you, learning how to cook from your mom, bugging you to finish scrapbooking and really do it.

I really miss you terribly.

But I also realized how much we lacked. Did we ever try to make each other feel better when we talk to the other sex? And I don't think we did sweet things very often.

I wish there was the chance to start now. And I still miss you terribly.

08:09

Thursday, April 15

Clash of the Titans was a highly anticipated movie, with a rich dose of Greek mythology, good old sword-wielding action scenes and a pretty good cast. Couple this with a fantastic trailer, and you will get flocks of eager moviegoers. FreshGrads joined the fanatic excitement at the box office to tell you if you should give it a go, or to miss it completely.

The star-studded cast of Sam Worthington (Avatar) as Perseus, Liam Neeson (Schindler’s List) as Zeus and Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter films) as Hades should make for an entertaining show, even if they were all dressed disturbingly in horribly short skirts. Perseus even donned several belts that fashionistas would love to get.

However, the movie suffered from a case of bad character development and weak storyline. There are many characters in the movie, from Perseus’s fishermen family, citizens of Argos, the Olympians and the brave soldiers that fought with Perseus. Yet, none were developed enough that they are special and memorable. The flat characters made the 3D action movie thrilling, but not moving. Think 2012, with only nature as the obstacle and no antagonist as all.

In any case, the weak storyline made the movie very much a wham, bang and roll credits sort. The dialogue was not memorable, nor particularly witty or meaningful. In fact, the only phrase everyone loved was “Release the Kraken!” – which was rather spoilt I felt, by the not too scary appearance by the sea monster. For perhaps five minutes while Perseus zipped around the Kraken and saved Princess Andromeda, the creature only thrashed wildly about the city. Cue screams.

And if you enjoy your Greek mythology, you might be wondering why Perseus got together with Io when the myth dictates his romance with Andromeda. Besides, Danae – Perseus’s birth mom – was supposed to be the King’s virginal daughter, not wife. Did I also mention that the Kraken belongs in Norse mythology, not Greek? And just one more, Cassiopeia – Andromeda’s mom – supposedly compared her own beauty to the sea nymphs, not her daughter’s to the Olympians.

Are you still watching this movie?

My movie partner laughed when Perseus wield the sword Zeus gifted him – as the sword magicked from a simple metal rod to a deadly sword, he went “Light Saber!”

I say, we should just wait for Shrek Forever After. Or if you are really keen on the Titans, grab the release on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Meanwhile, I will go figure out why the movie knocked How to Tame a Dragon off the charts with USD 64 million.

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14:22

Monday, April 12

I'm afraid.

I wanted to be less reliant; now I'm making myself so it as not to let myself get too hurt when you go.

I feel it is inevitable. If you do leave, we will be gone. You will find someone there, you will want someone by your side instead of half a world away. And I, who's to say I wouldn't miss you so much I turn away?

After all, it is a long 4 years. We would have changed so much. There's the off-chance you might like it so much you don't come back.

What should I do then?

08:30

Friday, April 9

(8.43pm)
SC: Hey, you free next Saturday?
Jojo: Where to?
SC: My place. My brother will be out, parents are not home, I'm going out... so can you help me babysit my sister?
Jojo: (guffaws) You're serious? Hahahahahha! I'm charging you SGD50.
SC: What!
Jojo: Our friendship is worth that much.
SC's sister: huhhh! Can give discount?
SC: I'll give you my sister for SGD50.
SC's sister: heyyyy!

Heh. =D

11:30

Thursday, April 8

The Yanny Jojo and no-Krado talkshow!
Look for the common topic.

10.21am
yanzo: sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeppy >_<
jojo: me tooooooooooooo! i keep sleeping at 1am D=
yanzo: SAME!!!!!!!!!!!! DDDD= i slept at two last nite.. was reading fanfiction >_<
jojo: hahaha FANFICTION? what, the twilight saga? -_-
yanzo: HELL NO! eeeww disgusting! hahahahaaa! i read OTHER fanfiction!
jojo: oooh, high school musical? =P
yanzo: NO! bioshock, heavy rain, inglourious basterds guy stuff, mostly
jojo: i still havent watched that
yanzo: u have to! hitler has never been so funny when he's pissed. and the plot is awesome
…
yanzo: i hadnt formed a list of books ' To Read '. ive downloaded a few book off the net but i hadnt got to reading them
jojo: i have a short list
yanzo: coool! lemme guess: trashy romance novels D=
jojo: rawr
yanzo: HAHAAHAH. =P
jojo: i'm much more than that, diversity okay
yanzo: oh thank god you are
jojo: honestly, those are just feel-goods
yanzo: so they indulge in their fantasies where the guy is always lean, half naked
jojo: usually rich
yanzo: with six pacs
jojo: and dark brooding and handsome
yanzo: and then like sweeping the lady up in his arms
jojo: nothing literature about it
yanzo: yeah phoo! i'd rather be in love with a drug addicted, FBI agent
jojo: and whatever you. you like lean brooding photographer/artists types
yanzo: OH YESH!! yes indeed >=) not too emo though, gets annoying when they dont smile
jojo: yanny at her most gu-niang moment!

1.27pm
yanzo: cinnamon melts is killer. the new treat at mcdonald's. its like diabetic man
jojo: oooooh
yanzo: yeah damn sweet! and sugary yuck
jojo: okay, i wont try. thank you for being my guinea pig! =D
yanzo: well u can review and lambast mcdonald's evil regime of making singaporeans teetering towards obesity with its diabetic cinnamon melts..
jojo: if we cant be a super nation like US, at least we can have their super obesity
yanzo: LOL yeah and we'll produce fat mcdonald babies
jojo: eeeyur! i dont believe white and chubby kids are cute i prefer my boys lean =P
yanzo: LOL me tewwww lean hee. LIKE THAT HOT FELLA I POSTED IN MY BLOG

3.09pm
yanzo: u know smth. why cant the army guys here in sg be more gd looking! :( im watching this WWII series n that guy is 23 and he's awesomely hot
jojo: because they're not actors acting as army guys
yanzo: and i think of the guys here and they're like B L A H seriously! Haha im disappointed with the local talent :P
jojo: local ... talents?
yanzo: but then again im not anything much so... i cant really bitch can I?
jojo: it's not a talent to be good looking! haha, of course you can complain
yanzo: LOL yeah i need some tall guy with brownish black hair and very light blue eyes LOL! k i know, 'dream on yanny!' HAHA. its like my fave combo :X
jojo: contacts! how else? Blue eyes
yanzo: no wayyyy ! :P i dont like my guy to look like a cyborg!
jojo: 'ello then go to london baby. guys with real blue eyes. comes with sexy brit accent too
yanzo: OOOOH YES. or an american
jojo: they have a better design industry anyway
yanzo: =3
jojo: )= you're leaving me here with BLAH guys
yanzo: LOL OH SO NOW YOU'RE BITCHING THAT MICHAEL, i mean, FOO WEI ZI IS BLAH? HAHAAHAHAH.
jojo: i'm quoting you

Me love Yanzo. =D

14:52

Friday, April 2

A public holiday for a long weekend, check. Friends, who are raring to go on holiday, check. Passport, check. With all these available to you, why not plan a fantastic trip?

Think non-congested roads, lovely blue seas – bluer than anything Sentosa has to offer – and hours after hours of pampering. Yes, even the guys would love the scrumptious body scrubs and massages.

This trip will rejuvenate your overworked senses, give you plenty of quality time with your friends and or darlings, and get you away from Singapore – congestion and shopping, eating and more shopping? Pooh! This is before we even throw you the clincher – Good Friday promotions.

What an absolutely Good Friday.

In fact, I only realized it is the Good Friday weekend when I was told of the Good Friday getaways packages. Here’s what the holiday has to offer. Now, promise not to squeal and neglect work.

1. Batam View Resort 3D2N at $199 nett per person

This 3D2N getaway deal is very attractive – considering that it includes a stay at a premier resort hotel with the largest grounds of 10 hectares. Think 18 football fields’ worth of entertainment, set upon an exclusive hilltop. Batam View Resort even boasts its own private beach. How’s that for a holiday?

The best part is that you can enjoy this trip hassle-free as it comes with ferry tickets – including the customary taxes and fuel charge – and hotel transfers planned for. All you have to do is decide between staying in the resort or going to places of interest. After all, the resort can entertain you with its own spa facilities and sports centre. There are also various golf courses in the vicinity.

The adventurous can choose to arrange with the receptionists for a trip into town to visit the temples and the famed Barelang Bridge.

2. Sun Beach Resort 3D2N at $122 per person

A good alternative will be to visit Tioman, a dragon-like island with a natural beauty that is its biggest attraction. This trip includes accommodation and meals; breakfast for both days you wake up on the sunny isle, pack lunch for one day, one dinner and one BBQ – all buffet style. You also get to go on a island tour cum snorkeling trip with a guide.

I love that the chalets are either right on the sandy beach, lined along the village walkway, or tucked in the hillside. Most of the rustic, lively lodges have a view of the sea as well.

The courageous can also opt to go jungle trekking, on fishing trips or round island tours by boat.

3. Singapore Nightlife

Okay, so you cannot go overseas because you need to work one out of three days. FreshGrads has an alternative: head down to Sentosa – pointedly ignoring the unblue sea – and then to town at night!

On Good Friday eve, grab your friends and head down to Bump or Fash or both at Butter Factory. Dance the night away in Butterfly at Bump as DJ Mylk and Drem in playing the biggest hip hop hits, funk boogie and sexy R&B; or groove to DJs Andrew T and Zushan’s mix at Get yer Fash on. It is bound to be an awesome night!

If loud, booming music and sweaty bodies are not your thing, drop by 7atenine for a night of good drinks and Jazz. Just for the Good Friday weekend, jazz trumpeter Theo Croker will be entertaining you as you sip your granny smith mojito.

As I said, it will be a great Good Friday.