DIAMONDS ARE SHSUYA'S BEST FRIENDS

 

otherwise known as *SHSUYA*
*EnGaGeD 2 b MaRRiEd*

*true-blue GEMINI*
*KL Born*
*Singapore Bred*
*Lives to SHOP*

*Bibliophile*
*HATES Taugehs & Purple*
*LOVES Chocolates & Diamonds*



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Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Meowing Good Time...

It has been so long since IS and I been out. Our usual routine for weekdays would be to rush home (my home) have dinner, play a while with Muhd Idris before IS goes on home (his home) and weekends would either be house-hunting (in which we would be dead tired by the time we get home, not to mention frustrated!!) or window shopping at reno contractors n interior designers & furnishing @ exhibitions for our not-yet found abode (kinda defeats the purpose right ??, well...)

So last Sat, after a really really long day of house hunting (read: leg aches from staircase climbing, n face strain from scowling at all those houses we DID NOT LIKE) we had no choice but to cancel a pre-arranged dinner with our dear(??) frenz. Sooo sorry guys !!!!! We had 0% energy left to socialise after an infuriating day out with multiple blood-sucking housing agents!!!!



Instead, we ended up at the top of Mount Faber with a box of piping hot Pizza, lasagne, chicken drumlets and bottles n bottles of Peach tea. We used to do this a lot more often but the hassles of preparing for the wedding + house lately has really really dampened any notion of romantic dinners......

With candle-lit ambience to complement the starry night, a fanta-bulous view and great food we had a WONDERFUL time....only to be disrupted by CATS !!!!!!!!! About 5-6 cats crowded around us (or rather the pizza) meowing non-stop asking for little hand-outs. Hahahah Initially we gave out the drumlet bones but when those ran out and the meowing got louder......we packed up to go.... Didn't want the front page of the next day's New Paper to read

"COUPLE MAULED BY CATS AT MT FABER"

shsuya scribbled at 2:02 PM
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Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Its a Holi...Holiday !!

Next Fri is a public holiday !! YAHOOO!!!!!!!

IS n I were discussing about going back to Pahang on Thurs nite after work. It has been so loooong since we went back to my uncle's place. We miss the kids dearly and according to my aunt...they miss us too. Especially A-ya (Syaidathul Umairah) who is especially close to IS. Just talking about it makes me excited already !!!

But we r in a sorta dilemma over this. We intend to settle our house-hunting grouse by April hopefully. And going away will mean one less week of house-viewing for us. Hmmpp....

The kids would be ecstatic if we eventually decide to go to their place. They are very, very close to me (much like my nieces n nephews here) and over the years, they have become very very close to IS as well. I guess it ain't hard since IS loves kids almost as much as I do and dotes on them. In fact if anyone would ask them who'd they prefer, 8 times out of 10 they'd say him !!!!! What with our new car and all, I can imagine them coaxing n pleading with IS to take them for a ride and being the affable one, he would surely oblige.

Now for the ultimate question... to go or not to go .......???

shsuya scribbled at 12:44 PM
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Bittersweet memories

My whole family (dearest IS included) visited my uncle earlier today. He has not been well lately especially so these past few weeks. He is my arwah Abah's (late father's) closest and (fav?) brother. When I was younger we used to spend weekends over at this particular Uncle's place in Jalan Waringin. Whenever they meet, Abah and he would talk n talk non-stop, usually till subuh the next morning.... And they are sooo very much alike. Both keen armchair politicians, well-read, full of wise sayings, extremely generous (to the point of exasperation !!) and absolutely loves company. Even their style of speech is the same, they love peppering their sentences with colourful imagery and sayings. Being around my uncle brings so much memories of my arwah Abah. Even though it has been 7 years since he has left us, hearing my uncle speak, and his mannerisms brings tears to my eyes. I feel almost as if my arwah Abah was still with us somehow.

The family on my dad's side are not touchy feely, (hug hug, kiss kiss) (my Abah was an exception) if not, I had half a mind to reach out and give my uncle a big hug. He makes all my pain seem so fresh yet I yearn to hear him speak and be around him. Looking at my mom's and sister's face just now when we were there, I can see its the same for them too. I almost had tears in my eyes just now when my uncle started speaking of my Abah. I looked away to hold back my tears and saw IS give me a look to say he understood how I felt.

I just hope my uncle recovers soon. He has severe water retention in his legs and the drugs he is on don't seem to work. My sister has recommended another drug. Hopefully that shall cure him. Besides, he is the only living reminder of my Abah and while I can never turn back time, it sure feels good to feel near to him when my uncle is present.

shsuya scribbled at 12:39 AM
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Monday, March 29, 2004
Going Solo.....

Heard from a collegue that OG was having Sale so after work since IS was busy and couldn't fetch me anyway, decided to grace OG with my presence (hahaha) Almost everything in the store was on sale and as usual my first stop ----> SHOES!!!!! Got myself a comfy pair of Everbest loafers for work.



I bought for my cute little handsome Honey-Bunny Idris Osh Kosh B'Gosh t-shirt n jeans. I have been eyeing this t-shirt n jeans for a while now but hesitated knowing that my sis n bro-in-law was sure to say I'll b wasting $$. But on Friday, looking at the particular t-shirt n jeans on the kid mannequin, I really really could not help myself. hehehe When I was at the cashier then I realised that the jeans alone were almost equivalent in price to an adult Levi's jeans !!!!!!!!!!!! Hahaha I wonder how I'll be when it's my own kids...I'd probably spend my whole pay cheque on my kids !!!!

shsuya scribbled at 10:59 AM
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Women RULES!!!!!

Got this in an email from Naniz Couln't help smiling as I read it....

For thousands of years, men have tried to understand how to deal with women. Now, behavioural scientists have come up with an infallible merit/demerit system to help men manage.

Remember, in the world of romance one single rule applies: Make the woman happy. Do something she likes and you get points. Do something she dislikes and points are subtracted. You don't get any points for doing something she expects. Sorry, that's the
way the game is played.

Here's a guide to the points system:

SIMPLE DUTIES
You make the bed [+1]
You make the bed, but forget to add the decorative pillows [0]
You throw the bedspread over rumpled sheets [-1]
You replace the toilet paper roll when it runs out [0]
When the toilet paper has run out, you resort to Kleenex [-1] When the Kleenex runs out you use the next bathroom [-2]
You go out to buy her tampons [+5] in the snow [+8] but return with beer [-5] and no tampons [-25] You check out a suspicious
noise at night [0] it turns out to be nothing [0] it turns out to be something [+5] you pummel it with a six iron [+10] it's her cat [-40]

AT THE PARTY
You stay by her side the entire party [0] You stay by her side for a
while, then leave to chat with an old university drinking mate [-2] named Tiffany[-4]
Who is a dancer [-10] With breast implants [-18]

HER BIRTHDAY
You remember her birthday [0] You buy a card and flowers [0] you take her out to dinner [0]
you take her out to dinner and it's not a sports bar[+1]
Okay, it is a sports bar [-2] and it's all-you-can-eat night [-3]
it's a sports bar all-you-can-eat night, and your face is painted the colours of your favourite team [-10]

A NIGHT OUT WITH THE BOYS
Go out with a pal [0]
The pal is happily married [+1] The pal is single[-7]
He drives a Ferrari [-10]
With a personalised number plate (GR8NBED)[-15]

A NIGHT OUT WITH HER
You take her to a movie [+2]
You take her to a movie she likes [+4]
You take her to a movie you hate [+6]
You take her to a movie you like[-2] It's called Death Cop III [-3] Which features cyborgs that eat humans [-9]
You lied and said it was a foreign film about orphans [-15]

YOUR PHYSIQUE
You develop a noticeable beer gut[-15]
You develop a noticeable beer gut & exercise to get rid of it [+10] You develop a noticeable beer gut and resort to loose jeans and baggy Hawaiian shirts [-30]
You say, "It doesn't matter, you have one too." [-800]

THE BIG QUESTION
She asks, "Does this dress make me look fat?" You hesitate in responding [-10]
You reply, "Where?" [-35]
You reply, "No, I think it's your
bum"[-100]
Any other response [-20]

COMMUNICATION
When she wants to talk about a problem: You listen, displaying a concerned expression [0]
You listen, for more than 30 minutes [+5]
You relate to her problem and share a similar experience [+50] Your mind wanders to last weekend's game and you suddenly hear her saying, well, what do you think I should do ??" [-100]
You have fallen asleep [-200]

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH
You talk [-100] You don't talk [-150] You spend time with her[-200] You don't spend time with her [-500]
You are seen to be enjoying yourself
[GAME OVER - YOU LOSE!!!]

shsuya scribbled at 10:21 AM
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Friday, March 26, 2004

My desk is piled high with files !!!!! Such that when I sit at my desk, you will only see the top of my tudung... it doesn't help that I am vertically - challenged!!!! heheh hehe

I usually try to clear my desk on Fridays coz nothing spoils my Mondays more than having to do BACKLOG!!! Then, Monday Blues will really turn to Monday Purple!!!!


There's another wedding exhibition this weekend @ SG Expo. Altho we have made arrangements for most of the things to do with the wedding -> Mak Andam, Wedding Car, Kendarat, Caterer, Decor, Photographer/Video etc etc but we still have not settled the nitty gritty stuff --> wedding invites, berkat, n entertainment SO hopefully we can settle all this at the exhibition. Usually they have better pricing n promos for exhibitions like this. Even if we don't, it'll b interesting anyway to see all the goodies on display. I must remember to bring the digi...

This week has been bz bz bz in n out of the office... we have been looking at a few places to call our abode and we almost signed on the dotted line. Alas, it was not to be... (hence the deleted entry, sorry Ayu n Sleek) Still, it is mainly a buyer's market so WE HAVE THE UPPER HAND!!! hehehe We r absolutely not in favour of getting a "brand new" flat. Firstly coz It's minutely tiny...usually have odd shaped rooms which makes placing furniture a nighmare and of coz the ever so important cost factor.....to renovate an empty house with cement flooring will cost a lot more !!! And those flats with pre-installed flooring n bathrooms are nice (well, those that I have seen anyway) but not exactly my oops our taste. (haha my cerewet gilerrness has shown its ugly head again.. hehe) So we are still looking ..and looking... and looking...

shsuya scribbled at 10:28 AM
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Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Swinging From Tree to Tree ...

CRANKY !!! Thats just what I am !!!! Spent the whole of last night cooped up in my room watching Sex n The City Season 5. Though I love the show and it was great, it did nothing to uplift my mood. Dun feel like chattin on the phone, or having real-time conversation with human beings, dun feel like eating ... basically I just dun feel !!!
Must b my hormones playing trapeze!!!

Lucky for me, having been with IS for so looong, he understands how I tick and seeing me in that state, (*snap* *snap* *snap*) he stayed well clear of me last night and ended up having dinner alone. * SORRY DARLING !!!!* I'll make it up to u BIG ok ??

Times like this all I need is a Shopping Spree with my galfren and like a true friend, she called me yesterday and asked me to accompany her on a shopping expedition ... the only problem is when I "accompany" her I end up buying too!!! hhehehe


Nothing helps like RETAIL THERAPY !!!!

shsuya scribbled at 10:17 AM
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Monday, March 22, 2004
Weekend Rush Rush

My weekend was delayed by one and a half hours by the setupid setupid Legal Workshop I had to attend ended at 6.30PM !! It was soooo yawn-inducing that during the 4 hours I was there, I managed to play all the games on my PDA, write a long long love letter to IS (been so long since I wrote I didn't even noe how to start hehe) and re-organised our wedding budget. (BTW It's WAY OVER the budget!!)

What I hoped to be the consolatory factor in wasting 4 precious hours of my life turned out to be not good at all. The reception prepared were measly Epok2, Almond Tarts and 2 other pastries that didn't look appetizing at all. When we ended IS was already waiting for me so we picked up Alisa n headed straight to Suntec to meet Mahanom & visit the Natas Fair. It's way too early for us to make any bookings for our *honeymoon* but we thought we'd just take a look around.

SATURDAY was a wasted trip down to Trademart. I had no idea the Tangs Warehouse Sale ended at 7pm. So when we got there, the security guard looked sadly at us and told us the sale had ended!! *sigh* I swore I almost caught IS smile sheepishly !!!
Sent Umi to JB that same night as she wanted to go to the ballot boxes early in the morning before the queue started. As usual, what was supposed to be a short visit to my uncle' n aunt's to send Umi turned into another mini-gathering when my cousins also popped in. We reached home close at 2 am.

SUNDAY was very fulfilling!!! Left for JB at 10am and shopped shopped n shopped at Giant Hypermarket. While Umi was busy buying groceries n food stuff, IS n I scoured the *pocket-friendly* vcd shops and emptied our pockets there buying all of these.....




and some "pocket friendly" PC n Palm software as well.

I wonder where I am going to find the time to watch all of these movies. But one thing's for sure, I'm gonna watch my SEX & THE CITY SEASON 5 & 6 first !!!! U have no idea how hellish it has been for me dwlding the episode one by one from Season 1 to Season 5. Now I can watch it back to back with no interruptions !!! *grin*

All in all I'm lacking sleep, emptied of all Malaysian Ringgit n Singaporean Dollars n DEAD TIRED !!!! What a wonderful weekend !!!!

shsuya scribbled at 2:06 PM
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Blue Waves Crash The Northern Shores

My eyes are watery, my nose is runny, my body is aching... all because I stayed up last night together with my Mom n Bro-In-Law to watch the Malaysian Election results stream in one by one.. till about 2.30pm when the red alarm signals of my body went amok threatening to shut down if I dun get to bed !!

I'm not going to give u a run-down of the results. Most of u would already know, those who don't go click here. After all, what can I say that hasn't already been said by all election-frenzied bloggers out there ?

One thing I hope is for an even brighter future for Malaysia and all Malaysians. Let's walk away from the evil evil lairs of KKN (Korupsyen, Kronism & Nepotism) and strive for a more transparent governance. Just one reservations I have... while mandate has been given to Pak Lah as a sign of trust for his future plans, there r still many many "hantus" still in the party and I truly truly hope Pak Lah can hold a tight reign of his people and get all of them to play by rule.

shsuya scribbled at 9:58 AM
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Wednesday, March 17, 2004

Many a times people ask a girl what is her ideal husband? Apart from "tall, dark and handsome" as so often perpetrated by girlie magazines and Mills n Boons, you don't exactly have the right words to describe what you think is ideal....it's there at the back of your mind but you sumhow can't find the words for it .. either out of shyness (haha) or uncertainty if what you think is ideal is perhaps just a figment of your overactive imagination and too many romance novels...

Anyway I got this off someone's blog who in turn got it off sumone else's blog.... whom I suspect also ripped it off sumone else's ...which I think succinctly describes what I'm looking for in a husband ....


"I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection mentally because I need conversation and mental stimulation. I don't need a simple-minded man. I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection spiritually because I don't need to be unequally yoked... believers mixed with unbelievers is a recipe for disaster. I need a man who is striving for perfection financially because I don't need a financial burden. I am looking for someone who is sensitive enough to understand what I go through as a woman, but strong enough to keep me grounded. I am looking for someone who I can respect. In order to be submissive, I must respect him. I cannot be submissive to a man who isn't taking care of his business. I have no problems being submissive... he just has to be worthy."


shsuya scribbled at 1:09 AM
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Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Air Mata Keinsafan......

Very very early on monday morning, we got a call from my cousin saying his mother had just passed away. She was relatively healthy, having just came back from my grandmother's home. Luckily since it was the school hols, 3 of her children and their families were spending the night and so they managed to be by her side during her last breath.

One of her daughters, (the eldest) and her husband, however was in Penang for the school hols. They got on the next flight home immediately on receiving word. We were afraid she would not be able to see her mother for the last time but just before the Jenazah was to be "kapankan" she arrived at the door. Looking at her crying her heart out and asking why she did not get a chance to see her mother for one last time, a feeling of "keinsafan" surged through every one of us present.

Such is the transient state of life. Sometimes we forget this is so and make plans as if we are going to live forever. It takes an incident like this to shake some senses into us and make us realise how ephemeral everything in this life is. That is of course not to say that we should not live life to the fullest but we have to always keep in mind that there is another life waiting for us, a far more eternal one.

We tend to take the people around us for granted, thinking they will always be there for us. Especially our parents, siblings, and spouses. We dun consciously conceive the fact that everytime we leave our parent's house, for example, we don't really know for sure that we will see them again alive.

And of course the all-important question, should our life be taken from us this very next minute, are we ready to make the journey to the hereafter? Are we prepared to answer for all our wrongdoings? Have we gathered enough amalan to help us ?

I shudder as I ponder my own answers to these questions. Maybe you should too ..........

shsuya scribbled at 12:02 PM
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Monday, March 15, 2004
Runaway Jury

For someone who used to go to the movies every other week, it's been a record hiatus for me. Today is the first time in 2004 that I have been to the movies.

We went to watch "Runaway Jury" just now. I have always liked John Grisham books and so naturally movies spun from his books are a must-see. In any case it was damn worth it ! It had everything a movie should have, fast paced plot, power actors (John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman), a beautiful leading actress(Rachel Weisz), a tight script and the ultimate feel-good factor, a twist at the end. Though the twist ain't much of a twist for those who have read the book, its still great to see the characters, the story and the plot materialize physically in ways other than that imagined while reading.

Initially I was apprehensive about how good the movie will turn out considering they decided to alter the plot lines from Juror no 9 vs Big Tobacco Co. to Juror No 9 vs Big Gun Co. but I must say it sure added a little bit of zest to the book. And of course Hollywood wouldn't wanna anger the money churning Mr Camel now would it ? And the scene between Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman is one reminiscient of the classic scene of Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men.

John Cusack once again proves his worth as the actor to watch. He is definitely on his way up. Dustin Hoffman was great as usual but sadly was not given enough room to shine but I must say Gene Hackman truly truly stole the show!

Fans of Grisham (who don't mind a little poetic licensce) should really watch this movie... and should you need any company, I wouldn't mind seeing it for the 2nd time... all expenses paid, of course. hehehe


Click poster to watch the trailer if you need more convincing. (Quicktime)

shsuya scribbled at 12:39 AM
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Sunday, March 14, 2004
Sat night Escapades..

Went to see my bro's new condo at THE MADEIRA yesterday. Must say I was very impressed. So unlike most condo's I've seen before this one is actually huge !!!!!!!!!!! the living cum dining is spacious (very useful when u have a big family like his - 5 kids) His unit faces the pool so the view at night is marvelous !!!!! Too bad didn't bring along my digicam yesterday. The rooms are a tad too small but I guess u can't have everything.... Love the fittings though ... everything from the tiles to the kitchen cabinets to the toilets .... Best part is my bro n sis in law got an interior designer to do up their place... lotsa *free* ideas to copy from for our new house hehe hee

Went for a drive along Changi boardwalk last night .... beautiful place but since we came at night, there wasn't much to see... Anyway this is how it looks like in the day .


We stopped by the Changi airport gates to see the planes take off and land. The lights were such a beautiful sight .... and the winding roads and lack of traffic gave IS his chance to test his machine... he went like from 0 to 150km/hr in a matter of secs....sitting in the car I felt like my clothes on spin in the washer .... thank god for seat belts!!!!! hehehehe

shsuya scribbled at 2:55 PM
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Friday, March 12, 2004
WHAT I REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT ....AND GOT !!!!

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Our spanking NEW Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GDI.......Complete with Spoiler, Sporty Sports Rims, & best of all... LEATHER SEATS !!!!!!

Been wanting a new car for the longest time ... coz the old Corona has been acting up of late and dearest IS has been spending lotsa $$$$ on repairs every month. I guess this is what they say REZEKI ......Our plan was to get a new car after we tie the knot ...looks like it came sooner than expected. What can I say ???? YIPPEEE!!!!!!!! oopps.... ALHAMDULILLAH SYUKUR !!!!!!!

Anybody want a ride?????

shsuya scribbled at 1:37 PM
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Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Oh By The Way, a small announcement


I FINALLY GOT WHAT I REALLY REALLY WANT !!!!!!!!



THANK YOU DARLING !!!!!!!!!!

shsuya scribbled at 10:46 PM
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Saw Aida's result on her blog. Got tempted to find out my own results. Took the test, answered a whole long list of stoopid questions with equally stoopid answers and TA--DA here's my results.... thanks AIDA !!



The Wild Rose


Random
Brutal
Love
Dreamer
(RBLDf)




   
Colorful, but unpicked. You are The Wild Rose.
   
Prone to bouts of cynicism, sarcasm, and thorns, you excite a certain kind of
man. Hoping to gather you up, he flirts and winks and asks you out,
ultimately professing his love. Then you make him bleed. Why?
Because you're the rare, independent, self-sufficient kind of
woman who does want love, but not from a weakling.
   
You don't seem to take yourself too seriously, and that's
refreshing. You aren't uptight; you don't over-plan.
Romance-wise, sex isn't a top priority--a true relationship
would be preferable. For your age, you haven't had a lot of bonafide love experience,
though, and this kind of gets
to core of the issue. You're very selective.
   
The problem is them, not you, right? You have lofty
standards that few measure up to. You're out there all right, but not to be picked up by just anyone.
"You're never truly single as long as you have yourself."

ALWAYS AVOID: The Bachelor
CONSIDER: The Vapor Trail.

TAKE THIS TEST !!

shsuya scribbled at 5:11 PM
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Sumthing new from Ericsson

Despite the bad bad reviews from Ericsson. sumhow I still prefer Ericsson phones to the rest (ok ok I lurve my Samsung v200, but I'm speaking generally here!!)


GH337

My first ever phone (ok my dad's, not mine !!) was Ericsson the big bulky phone that my cousin said could be used to put under the car tyres when parking on a slope and you wun need to pull ur handbrake, hehehe. The battery alone weighed at least 150gms!! and there is no way u can put it snugly into ur pocket.


T10

Then I finally got my own phone (present from daddy!!) every year or so I kept changing handphone from one Ericsson model to another.

T18T20T66T68

Never had any problems with any of my Ericsson phones. (wait..there was this auto-shutdown thing on one phone, but dun remember which one) Best of all was my T68 (Colour + Bluetooth) but it went swimming with the fishes (dun ask!! long story) and then I bought the Samsung V200.

Now Sony Ericsson has unveiled two new phones soon to be launched in Singapore.

The K700
Dual fronts
Get acquainted with the Sony Ericsson K700. This camera phone initiates the dawning of a new era in mobile imaging. Equipped with a large high-quality color screen and a VGA camera that also does video, the K700 is a device with dual fronts. As much a camera as it is a phone. Or, to rephrase: as much a phone as it is a camera. It can play record and play video clips as well as offer advanced messaging and FM radio. It also has an innovative viewer called the MMV-100 that makes for easing sharing of images and audio recorded from your phone.It plugs directly into a TV or digital projector and allows users to send images from a mobile phone to large screen using Bluetooth wireless technology.




The S700
True camera style
S700i opens a world of true mobile digital imaging. A 1.3 megapixel digital camera and smart swivel-action mobile phone in one stylish device. In horizontal mode, you have the perfect camera. Vertically held, it has the look, feel and satisfaction of a mini organizer, phone, gaming and messaging device. Open the S700i and the keypad is there where you need it. Connect with Bluetooth™. Store more with Memory Stick Duo™.
S700i adds true imaging to your lifestyle. And QuickShare™ makes it easy.
- write-up courtesy of official Sony Ericsson site.

Sounds good ya? I'm waiting for the phones to actually be launched (middle of the year, probably) listen to some reviews then decide whether to buy or not. For the moment I'd better stick to my Samsung.


shsuya scribbled at 11:37 AM
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Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Water Water Everywhere ...........


Flood in squeky clean Singapore ?? Hard to believe huh?

It has been raining non-stop for almost 36 hrs now and its been COLD!!! But little did anyone expect SG to actually be flooded. Hahaha Bukit Timah, Jalan Besar, Rochor areas were the worst hit while other low-lying areas even in Shenton Way were not spared. Some areas had as much as 30-50cm of water above ground level, making car movement risky. Needless to say traffic was a standstill. Luckily all this happened during lunch time and so neither IS nor I were affected.

Such rainy days n flooding reminds me of the time when I was visiting my aunt n uncle in Kampung Bahru, KL back in 1986. (I was only 6 then) It rained non stop for two whole days but we didnt think anything of it. In fact that morning, my late father even made paper boats for me to sail on the water-logged front porch. Before we knew it, in a matter of hours, the water had risen to knee deep (waist deep for lil' tiny me !!!) The adults started shifting the tvs and furniture to top of cupboards and we all braved the water (by now it was waist high) to get to the neighbour's house across the street (their house was built on higher ground) Looking at the muddy yellow water with branches and other unrecognisable things floating I ( yup, u guessed it) WAILED IN HORROR!!!!!!!
Up till then, I had never been in such a "life-threatening" situation and was of course PANIC STRICKEN!!! I remember crying my heart out while wondering why the kids around the area were having so much fun sitting on mattresses using fallen tree branches as oars floating pass.

I also remember seeing soldiers in small sampans ferrying people from their houses to the main road a few streets down. I dun remember us taking the boats but sumhow we also got to the dry part of the city and eventually checked into a hotel. My ever generous late father even booked rooms for my aunts n uncle's friends for the night. Later on, it was discovered that a river bank sumwhere had burst thus aggravating that already wet low lying area. Since that day, I havn't been back to the place. (coz my aunt n uncle moved away after the flash flood) But that experience was surely sumthing I will never ever forget for the rest of my life...

shsuya scribbled at 1:37 AM
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Welcome Back Hafiz

Our dear fren FIFI Hafiz performed Haj together with his family earlier this year. Since we did not have a proper sending away gathering for him, we decided to have a post-Haj gathering. After much planning and changing of venue and dates, we finally decided to meet @ Centrepoint on Sunday. Since some of us subscribed to a different time zone, the initial plan for Pizza @ 5 subsequently became dinner at Sakura, Far East @ 8pm.

Man joined us later halfway thru dinner and as usual when all three guys and all 3 girls meet, all hell breaks loose!!!! All it takes is someone to make a slip of the tongue then the teasings n insults come raining down. Last nite's victim was our soon to be police regular, (insyallah) cum English Professor hhmm.. hhmmmm Luqman !!!!

Joke of the day

One man = Man
Two Men = Mans
Three Men = Manses (Menses???)

Hahha haaa !!!! Dun get it ?? I guess u gotto b there to get the joke !!!! We nearly brought the place down with our howls of laughter!!!!!




More Pics Here....


Hard to believe isn't it that the 6 of us have been frenz since Secondary 1 and thats like ..... 11 years ago. Well the group used to be much bigger but after a while we only included the ones who really bothered to keep in touch. Looking back, we have been thru lots of ups n downs, tertiary level, conscription, petty arguments, the death of a fren, short-lived romance and an impending wedding.

It'll be interesting if we can maintain this friendship till we all have our own families then our meetings would require a whole bus!!!!! hehe heee

shsuya scribbled at 12:39 AM
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Monday, March 08, 2004
Time to Reminisce....

Thanxs to Viva, I havnt been able to put this song outta my head. Kept humming the song to myself all day long for two whole days now. And in light of recent events between IS & myself, I thot this song clearly sings how I feel.



BROWN EYES - DESTINY's CHILD
Remember the first day when I saw your face
remember the first day when you smiled at me
you stepped to me and then you said to me
I was the woman you dreamed about
remember the first day when you called my house
remember the first day when you took me out
we had butterflies although we tried to hide
and we both had a beautiful night

The way we held each others hand
the way we talked the way we laughed
it felt so good to find true love
I knew right then and there you were the one

I know that he loves me cause he told me so
I know that he loves me cause his feelings show
when he stares at me you see he cares for me
you see how he is so deep in love
I know that he loves me cause its obvious
I know that he loves me cause it's me he trusts
and he's missing me if he's not kissing me
and when he looks at me his brown eyes tells his soul

Remember the first day, the first day we kissed
remember the first day we had an argument
we apologized and then we compromised
and we haven't argued since
remember the first day we stopped playing games
remember the first day you fell in love with me
it felt so good for you to say those words
cause I felt the same way too

The way we held each others hand
the way we talked the way we laughed
it felt so good to fall in love
and I knew right then and there you were the one

I know that he loves me cause he told me so
I know that he loves me cause his feelings show
when he stares at me you see that he cares for me
you see how he is so deep in love
I know that he loves me cause its obvious
I know that he loves me cause it's me he trusts
and he's missing me if he's not kissing me
and when he looks at me his brown eyes tells his soul

I'm so happy so happy that you're in my life
and baby now that you're a part of me
you showed me
showed me the true meaning of love
and i know he loves me

I know that he loves me cause he told me so
I know that he loves me cause his feelings show
when he stares at me you see he cares for me
you see how he is so deep in love
I know that he loves me cause its obvious
I know that he loves me cause it's me he trusts
and he's missing me if he's not kissing me
and when he looks at me his brown eyes tell his soul

He looks at me and his brown eyes tell his soul



shsuya scribbled at 1:03 AM
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