Its been a while since a film made me cry. In fact, I cry more in the cinema theatres. When you watch a film on a computer in your living room, the tearjerker effect gets toned down so much more with all the different distractions going on around you. You're not so enveloped in all the different aspects. That's why, I love going to the cinema. That's why, even with all the piracy surrounding me, I think the movie-makers deserve me dishing out $10 and 2 hours of my non-interrupted attention.

And then, there are the shows you swear you must catch, and then never did. Too busy, too many other blockbusters... whatever the reason. But sometimes, its shows like these, that make me sit down, and think about the way I lived my life thus far. Twenty years later, will I regret?

I missed the screenings for this particular movie. For what reasons I cannot remember. And then today, I decided to dedicate my time to finishing this movie. I hardly knew the storyline. Just, as the poster depicts - "Twenty years, Two People..." I just finished the movie. On my computer in my living room with glaring gaming noises on the other desktop on my left. But I finished it nonetheless. So drawn into the film, I completely forgot that there was this abomination of a game happening just mere centimetres away from me. I dont know what it is, but even after I finished the film, I cant put my mind at ease. I guess this is the magic of a well done film. I swear if I watched this in the cinema theatre, Id be bawling my eyes out by the end. No doubt about it. Not gonna write details here, cos if anyone is reading this right now, I dont want to spoil it for you. Go watch it if you havent. Its worth your time.

Now, I need to go buy me the book.

STARSTAR :)

Arissa Cheo's twitter/instagram is just visual orgasm.

Frankie Morello fall 2012

Some sorta crazy cake. Damn awesome. I wouldnt know how to eat it.

Louboutins. LOVE.

credits:

https://twitter.com/arissacheo

So we are at two weeks plus countdown to the end of our stint here in USA. Usually people will just say stuff like "time flies..." and "it seemed like only yesterday..." BUT NOT FOR ME. It seemed like EONS!!!! And it cannot get ANY sooner. I CAN OFFICIALLY SAY 老娘畢業了!!!!!!!!!!!!

But the sad part is, I might actually miss this place. Not the cooking and getting cooped up at home looking all frumpy of course. I will miss the traveling and shopping for sure. Just a few days ago I was reminiscing laying by the pool of MGM in Las Vegas in the hot summer sun. And hubs said "LETS GO!!!" and I was like "YOU SIAO!!!" That crazy boy is gonna miss this place even more than me. Especially the SLK. *rolls eyes* But Im glad. No more top-down. Looks cool. But the mess it creates to your hair - uncool.

80% of packing done.
90% of Juicy's import stuff done.
80% of stuff I wanna buy , I bought. (I think)
70% of the places I wanna go, I went.

It still feels a little surreal after 2.5 years here. Dont know how to put it. It just feels like one of those hometrips. But the reality is, Ive got a whole nightmare of a life waiting for me back home. Work, renovations, wedding...Im just trippin' thinking about it all.

The house is more or less empty. No TV, no computer table, and trying to make do with the unsold beside tables for our computers. Neck aches like a bitch after prolonged computer usage. And that's like...all the time.

Ive been doing some last minute shopping of all the stuff I NEED to buy before I go back. What? If something costs half the price here compared to SG, then its a NEED.

Part of my loots from Orlando.

I just realised I completely left out the whole Orlando trip from my blog.

New love.

Always love.

For the new home.

More NEEDS.

On a side note, the Clarisonic has been a surprise. I was a little skeptical of it as the hype was crazy. Macys, Dillards, everywhere. But amazingly, it works! After the first use, I just felt my face so clean and soft to touch. Im sold. A little pricey but worth it. Got mine in Lavender. I wanted the limited ed prints but why pay extra for something you just keep at home.

Contents of boxes have been revealed a few posts back. I have to do something about my shoe boxes. I cant bear to throw them away but they are really take up so much unnecessary space.

I swear Im gonna miss this SO BAD. And all the cheap B&J pints too.

Some of these are pictures taken by my lousy iPhone (not even 3GS) camera. Lousy quality I know. On the topic of phone. Ive been trying to decide what phone to get when Im back, weighing the pros and cons of the iPhone4 and the Blackberry Torch. It seems like Im leaning towards the BB Torch. The touchscreen really doesnt work for me. But still thinking though. Im just worried after I sign for a BB plan, I decide its not what I want, and I cant switch to an iPhone cos of the different data plan. Decisions...

Ok signing off abruptly.

蠻有 fu 的... *哭*

Everytime we fight and dont talk, I injure myself in some way.

Its like something written in the stars; bound to happen.

F.M.L.

Im happy to say, Juicy's blood test results are here! 2-6 months my ass. Now all I need to do is  bring AVA's letter to the base vet to get them to write me a letter (rolls eyes) and Im back on track.

And we're down to the last 7 days of Feb! Im super pumped and psyched! Obviously cos Im heading to SG in 2 months plus. Unfortunately Im still not in time to celebrate my birthday in SG. But at least its not TOO belated. Id just be celebrating it in SG 2 weeks late.

Ive been in a really happy mood lately. Partially obviously due to the fact that home is oh-so-near. I also managed to make a few retail therapy purchases, plus...IMMA BE IN ORLANDO IN 4 DAYS!!! :D Seriously, theres Disneyland.......and then there's DISNEY WORLD!!! 4 whole days of Disney goodness omaigawd. Its pure heaven. Cherry on top of the icing - Imma be staying in one of the Disney Resorts! *grins*

On to my retail therapy. I havent smiled so hard in my entire life when I saw racks upon racks of shoes on sales in Dillards. Usually by the time I get there, half of them are gone. But this time I unknowingly went in early on a Friday, and lo and behold...it was PARADISE. I felt my heart rate go faster as I scoured the racks and carried like almost 7-8 boxes of shoes to find a seat to sit down and try them all. Round 1 ended up with 2 pairs cos I had to 忍 cos I told myself, Id still need ammo for Orlando. I went back again the next week, just to take a look. And to my amazement, they added a pair that Ive aimed for awhile to the sales racks! OMG Dillards stalking me or smth? I remember distinctly telling Jon the week before that Id buy that pair if it went on sale. THEY HEARD ME.


Some of my newly added babies:

Badgley Mischka Mark & James

I totally bought these at a steal. 80% off! How to resist!

Vince Camuto Malaya

Once upon a time, I set my eyes on this pair of babies. Too expensive for my comfort. And then, they went on sale. The end.

Vince Camuto Mocha Leopard Pony hair

Laid my eyes on this, and the rest is history.

Couldnt find a decent pic of the back, but it has corset detailing all the way down the heel. Gorgeous.

Sam Edelman Adena

This, is the very last pair I grabbed at the sale. I knew I shouldnt. But it was impossible for me to put 'em back on the rack. IMPOSSIBLE, spelt with a capital I.

This love for shoes is slowly pushing me to brokedom.

But Imma put this down in black & white right here on my blog, cos Im so sure, that:

IM NOT GONNA BUY ANYMORE SHOES WHEN IM BACK IN SG FOR AT LEAST A YEAR.

There, I said it.

Some of you may have seen this on my facebook.

In a fit of boredom I decided to archive this story here.

Warning: ITS GONNA BE WORDY.

As some of you already know, I am making my way home in 3 months time. And of course, my darling Juicy is coming along with me. What? You think Id leave her here?!?! Pffft. Anyway so apparently importing a dog into Singapore is NO JOKE. All the information processing like literally sucked the living daylights outta me. Felt like studying all over again. So to cut the long story short (although not very short), Juicy is supposed to have a valid rabies vaccination at least 4 months prior to getting into Sg, and then after that get a FAVN (aka Rabies blood test) and then after that have another rabies jab again after the test.

So the order goes:

1. Valid rabies jab at least 4 mths before

2. Blood test to test for rabies level

3. Rabies jab again at least 1 mth before

(and sometime in between when I get the blood test aka FAVN back, Im supposed to apply for her import license.)

So all along Juicy has had a valid rabies jab. Its supposed to be ongoing. No issue with that. But I havent had her microchipped yet becos I wanted to wait till a couple of months before heading home then microchip with my Sg address to save cost on changing of address.

Made an appt at the vet to get Juicy microchipped as well as have her blood sample taken for the FAVN test. So here comes the appearance of said angmoh - E. She picked up my call. And alerted me that becos my previous rabies vac cert does not have Juicy's microchip number, that does not count. I have to re-do a rabies vac for her WITH her microchip number filled in. I PANICKED. I have less than 3 mths to home. That rabies vac after her microchip will not be valid cos its not 4 months prior. And apparently according to E, they cannot just "fill in" her microchip number into the previous rabies vac cert. "ITS ILLEGAL." Ok lor, lets not do illegal stuff then.

I decided to call AVA to find out what are my options. By then I was alr freaking out and on the verge of tears cos I was so scared Juicy get imported to Sg. So then my SAVIOUR - J is the person Im liasing with in AVA. J gave me the most awesome solution - get the vet clinic to write an official letter stating that the previous rabies vac is for the same dog that is microchipped. EASY PEASY! Mother happy already!

So the next day was my appt at the vet. Reached the clinic and E was at the counter. So I told her about what AVA said. GUESS WHAT SHE SAID.

"Im sorry we cant do that. It will implicate the clinic. If the dog doesnt get imported into Singapore for that reason, it will be our fault."

WHUTTTTT????? Im not asking you to LET MY DOG INTO SINGAPORE. Merely asking you to get me a letter stating the previous rabies vac is for the same dog. VERY DIFFICULT MEH???? Its the truth correct?????!!!!!!!!! IM JUST ASKING YOU TO STATE THE TRUTH, HELLO. So I continued to explain (while mentally strangling her across the counter) that it is AVA that will allow/disallow the dog into Sg. And they said its ok as long as I have that letter. And then she goes on to say...

"Im sorry we have to follow USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) guidelines. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY SINGAPORE AVA WILL MAKE AN EXCEPTION FOR ONE DOG."

HELLO YOU STUPID BITCH. WHETHER OR NOT THEY MAKE AN EXCEPTION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU RIGHT?!?!?!?! YOU'RE JUST A FREAKING RECEPTIONIST. A NURSE AT MOST.

At this time I was literally about to stab her with the pen in my hand. REPEATEDLY. And FYI, USDA does not do anything BUT endorse the documents. They dont even bother if my paperwork and Juicy qualifies for the import guidelines or not.

Then after me refusing to accept no for an answer, E decides to make a call to USDA. Mind you, her whole conversation to that person on the other line sounded so condescending, like she just wanted to prove herself right, and that I should not be doing things this way, with all her "Yeah, I told her...right???" So in the end,  conclusion that she got after her useless call to USDA...

"So yea...I guess what you could do is...get AVA to write a letter stating they need a letter from us."

WHUTDAFUQQQQQQQQQQQQQ!?!?!?!?!?!

"YOU WANT ME TO GET A LETTER TO GET A LETTER?!?!?!?!?!"

"yes."

"Ok fine. I will get AVA to write me a letter. Will a soft copy do?"

"NO WE NEED THE ORIGINAL."

"FOR A LETTER?!?!?! I still have to get them to mail it to me?!?!?!?!"

"Yes. You can give us a soft copy to prep the letter. But we will only release it to you once we get the original copy."

FUCKYOUVERYMUCH.

ITS JUST A FREAKING LETTER LEH HELLO. PREP SIMI SAI?!?!?!?!?!

Then she decides she hasnt given me enough shit for the day. She goes on to tell me...

"By the way, just to let you know. You need the FAVN (blood test) results for the import license, which has to be done 1 month prior to import."

"Yes I know that. How long does the blood test results take to come back?"

"I dont know. If they have alot of tests to do, it will take longer. If less tests it will be quicker."

*STUNNED SILENCE*

You mean after working here for so freaking long that you can make decisions about the letter and whatnot like that, YOU DONT KNOW?!?!?!?!?! And what kinda answer is that?!?!?!?!?! Dont tell me I also know!!!!!!!!!! So after more pressing and questioning, she finally gave me a time frame of 2 - 6 months. OH YAY. Halfway through solving problem#1, I now face problem#2. By then I literally gave up talking to this bitch. She obviously having some hormonal rage or early menopause of some sort. Or she just fucking wanna screw up somebody's day. I went home.

Still fuming mad from the visit to the vet clinic, I called J at AVA to get her to write that retarded letter for me. TURNS OUT, this is a very common case. J told me that alot of people do microchip their dogs later after their rabies vac. All they need is a letter from their vets. And apparently all the other owners vets have no problem getting a letter, EXCEPT MINE. J literally LAUGHED at the fact that I had to get a letter, to get a letter. SHEESH. "RIDICULOUS" was the word J used over and over again. Then I asked J if she knew how long usually the FAVN tests in USA will take. According to her knowledge, all the other owners she dealt with said it takes 4-6 weeks. 4 TO 6 FREAKING WEEKS!!!!!! HOW THE EFF IS THAT EVEN CLOSE TO 2 TO 6 MONTHS!!!!!!! 

SO I AM SAFE TO SAY, ANGMOH BITCH IS OFFICIALLY A FUCKED UP MORONIC SORRY EXCUSE OF A HUMAN BEING/VET RECEPTIONIST/ANIMAL NURSE.

I DONT CARE IF IM BEING TOO HARSH. THERES NO SUCH THING CALLED TOO HARSH TO A PERSON THAT MADE ME GO THROUGH SO MUCH TROUBLE OVER SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN SOLVED SO EASILY. SERIOUSLY, FUCKYOUVERYMUCH.

So now, Im waiting for that original copy letter to be mailed to me, so that I can bring that letter to her, and throw it in her face, whilst informing her how useless she is.

[2011 A/W] MCM Color Visetos Trifold Medium Wallet Purse

I dont usually like to use more than one wallet, but this is wuv ~

*dusts* anyone out there???

So the last time I REALLY updated is on New York. Since then, there's Vegas, LA, and Salt Lake City all over again. Last round of big trips before I head back SG in a couple of months. So broke I cant even begin to describe.

... FROM THE 2 CITIES OF ANGELS + SIN ...

how fast or slow, can four months go?