Silly

Music: A Sorta Fairytale – Tori Amos

 I had a bit of an accident two days ago. It started pouring and the wind was so strong, it threatened to blow my mirror off the wall. I quickly rushed to shut the windows; I was down with the first pane and working on the second one when the wind blew it right into my fingers. It happened so quickly that I had no time at all to react. The impact sliced into my fingers and tore the skin off. It was bleeding profusely and it hurt. I felt a little faint after I washed it. I then had to lie down for a bit. I initially didn’t think I needed a doctor but my sister was adamant that I see one so I did and the doctor said I didn’t need stitches because it wasn’t deep enough but my skin was threatening to fall off so he bandaged it up and gave me some painkillers and charged me about $50 for 5 mins of wrapping two of my fingers. I was like man, but oh well, what can you do. I just think it’s silly to pay extra for things you don’t need to. It’s not plastic surgery or fillers by a top dermatologist. It’s just wound cleaning and bandages. Silly.

 It’s really such a bitch because I can’t shower properly, can’t write properly, can’t brush my teeth properly, can’t work out the way I want to and thank goodness, I’m ambidextrous, if not I won’t even be able to jack off. Kidding, but you get my point.

 I found passion fruit at the supermarket the other day and I was stoked. I love passion fruit and it’s not everyday that you see it in the stores. I add it to my daily shakes and it’s just great. And it was very cheap too.

 Now if only I can say the same for some other things…

Gift

Music: New Shoes – Paolo Nutini

 I’ve been so busy this past week and yet I don’t feel any particular motivation to do anything at this point in time. Such bad timing to feel this way. I still don’t feel completely up to being social and dealing with people. I started working out again this week and it’s going good so far. I can’t wait to get the next 11 days over and done with. I might probably feel better by then.

 I caught up with Mark today and I haven’t seen him for about 2 months now. He just got back from his trip and he had a nice tan. We talked and we laughed and we caught up. It was great that we managed to put the past behind us. He still told me constantly today how gorgeous I am; from my body, my teeth to my hair. He said he loves me in the way that if I had a problem, he would do anything to help me out. I felt really fortunate in that moment. We get on famously and there is much to talk about and he has a wonderful soul. I guess that’s the thing about good, solid friendships. It doesn’t matter how often you talk, or how frequent you meet up but you know a friendship’s going last you a long time if you can pick up from where you last left off. And that really is a gift.   

 There was this pair of YSL boots I’ve wanted for months. It’s perforated and carefully stitched and crafted with a 2.5 inch heel. It’s beautiful. The drummer of Kings Of Leon has the same exact pair. I was surfing around during the week and I got on the YSL website to check on the boots again and I was shocked when I realised it was no longer on the website. So i immediately did a Yahoo search and I was lead back to the site but it was an older page with a completely different collection. So either they were in the process of site maintenance or in the midst of phasing the old collection out. Whatever it was, I knew I had to get the pair of boots. So I did and the nice thing was, there was some internal mix-up over at YSL’s end and I had selected ground shipping but the manager told me that they would ship it 2nd Day Air for free. I was pretty impressed with the level of customer service. It should be a given anyway but it was still nice of her. So here they are, my YSL Jonny Boots Betis.

Cheap This Way

Music: Underneath – Alanis Morissette

 I was looking for frozen fruit today at the supermarket; thinking a big chain one that caters to expats will carry ones that can be found in the US. The big, huge packs that can last you a month kind. Instead, what I found were tiny packets of organic frozen strawberries and blueberries; the kind that won’t last you 4 days. And the kind that tries to justify $11 for a stupid tiny pack of frozen berries; just because it’s organic. Man, it’s times like these that I absolutely miss Costco. Truly.

 I think it’s stupid paying $11 for a tiny pack of frozen strawberries. I think it’s stupid over-charging anyway. I spend this week avoiding paying extra for everyday stuff. I’ve never really bothered about it before till this week; I don’t know what caused the change. It’s probably the darn USD. I made an extra stop at Watson’s to get some balm for mosquito bites a couple of days ago because I thought it would definitely be more expensive at Jason’s. Turns out, Watson’s charged 35 cents for the same exact product! I was annoyed. It’s the same thing with those darn Neutrogena masks. Now they’re on sale for $1.95 a pop but regularly, they cost like $4 more a pop or something. It’s completely silly, I don’t think there’s much difference between a $5.95 hydrating mask by a known brand and a $1.95 mask by a house brand. No doubt Neutrogena makes good products but to pay an extra $4 for an individual mask? I don’t think so.

 I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m cheap this way. I would pay $1000 for a pair of shoes without blinking an eye but I complain about paying 35 cents more for insect-bite salve. I just don’t see the need to pay extra for the same product or for something that does the exact same thing as a less well known brand. It’s mostly just marketing anyway.

 Speaking of shoes, I bought a pair of boots yesterday. These everyday boots from C’N'C CoSTUME NATIONAL are just what I was looking for. So I was very pleased.

  I still have to go search for frozen fruit tomorrow or the day after. I have a feeling I’m going to have to freeze fresh fruit instead. Oh well.

  

Waiting

Music: After Hours – We Are Scientists

 After days of waiting and dealing with banks and going through the motion of proving that I indeed made the purchases I made, my items have been shipped. I’m just tired of having to wait and deal with proving that I am legitimate. I got a mesh polo and a vest from Ralph Lauren and a scarf from Paul Smith over the weekend. I also got a replacement Ipod since my old one was faulty. It’s good that it’s still under warranty and Apple basically replaces your cranky one for a new one. I was getting withdrawal symptoms from not being able to have my music with me. It’s all good now.

 I’m waiting for Apple to release a 60GB or 80GB version of the Ipod Touch. That would be perfect and then I can use my paltry current 16GB Ipod Touch for movies and shows. I can barely fit in half my music library into my current Ipod and I hate having to choose between my favourite rock stars. It’s like Apple seems to only come up with new products as soon as you get one. They don’t release them when you’re not intending to purchase anything but as soon as you get something, the better, bigger version gets released weeks later. I need to get a Nano as well for the gym, something light and small that I can throw in my pocket and run and not be weighed down by.

 I met Rno for lunch today and told him about my Balenciaga sandals and a tee I wanted. He’s heading to Paris this weekend. So the timing was perfect! So Rno, if you’re reading this, I am counting on you! Can’t wait till you get back to Singapore. Pick a Brazilian place and I’ll buy you lunch when you get back!

 It’s been raining and raining and it’s bringing me down. How I miss California… 

Virtual Consumerism

Music: Never Let Me Down Again – Depeche Mode

 That particular Marc Jacobs tee I wanted 1.5 weeks ago was gone when I checked on it this morning. I settled for another Marc Jacobs tee and ended up getting a Lanvin tee as well. After spending a couple of hours figuring out the best way to pay for these without any security hassle, I updated my PayPal account and by the end of next week, I’ll have my two new tees. I signed up for Google checkout as well but was told that I needed to provide a copy of my ID card and my credit card for verification purposes. I’m like what gives? Seriously, all these recent fraud cases are getting on my nerves. Online shopping is one of my favourite past times and having to provide all these extra proof of identity just sucks the joy out of virtual consumerism. I understand the need to protect innocent people from identity thieves and fraudulent impostors but someone needs to come up with a less joy-kill method of verification.

 I’ve been trying to get some new boxers for the past couple of months but I’ve never really gotten down to it. Most of my boxers have lost their elasticity. I got 3 pairs off the Abercrombie & Fitch website a couple of minutes ago. I’m pleased about that. Finally, underwear that fits.

 I also realised that I don’t have much to wear on the beach come Summer or come my next semester break. I will be spending days on the beach and I threw out all my swim wear years ago and the Ralph Lauren beach shorts I got recently are too small so I can’t wear those and I need to go get some swim shorts and a new pair of flip flops.

 I’m addicted to Frutips’ blackcurrant pastilles. I can’t popping them! Talk about a sugar rush…

Things

Music: Raspberry Beret – Prince

 I’m having most of my wardrobe altered to fit me better. I love structure and fit and I’m so glad I found an alteration guy that knows what I want and how I want my clothes to turn out. It’s one of the simple pleasures in life; to be able to have clothes that hug and fit you.

 I tried for hours yesterday to purchase this Gucci silk knit skinny tie that had my name written all over it. I have no idea why online boutiques make it so difficult for consumers to purchase stuff. First they had a problem with my billing address then my phone number and then they actually called me up to verify if I actually made the purchase. I understand the rigmarole of internet security to prevent identity theft and fraud but this is just getting on my nerves and the thing was, there was only 2 pieces of the tie left and I had to have it. After hours of trying and frustration, the order finally went through. 

 It’s like how a week and a half ago, I was trying to purchase this Marc Jacobs tee and I was told I had to pay via pay-pal or use google checkout. I was surprised, which major online boutique doesn’t accept major credit cards? I haven’t used pay-pay in years and I’m a little bit skeptical. I need to update my particulars as well so I’m going to look at the tee again this weekend and decide if it’s worth the transaction hassle of pay-pal. Oh well.  

 I’ve been meaning to get a pair of gladiator sandals for a while now. I found the perfect pair this week. It’s everything I want. Black, woven leather, clasp. Pure Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquiere genius. It’s unfortunately not sold in Singapore; they don’t sell Balenciaga’s men line here (why I don’t know). So Rno, if you’re reading this, give me a call. If you ever drop by Paris in the coming months, I need you to bring a pair back for me. Merci!

Alone

Music: Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus

 I need to stop binging. I realised how unusually large my belly has grown and it’s just completely unattractive along with how much I’ve been eating and how constant the thought of food is. Everything’s screwed up because I haven’t been able to sleep well the past couple of weeks. It’s surprising that I’m even functioning.

 Along with not being able to sleep, I’m in this phase where I don’t want to talk to anyone, meet anyone, head out, do anything remotely physical or anything that resembles some inkling of being social. I enjoy time spent alone alot; sometimes too much, I think. And sometimes I get like this; completely cellular.

 I know I’ll get over this; when I don’t know but soon. And oh, I got a bunch of 80s music and they’re awesome!