inactivated...

urh...... did I just get my debit card blocked at the petrol station? I'd only entered the PIN 'wrong' three times... Was that it for the card? I didn't have enough cash with me, as I was counting on the debit card. What would have happened if I had not had another credit card with me? What would have happened if signature authorisation hadn't been accepted? Would they send me to a concentration camp? Would they sell me to a Chinese restaurant for cheap labour, and I'd have to spend the rest of my life washing dishes? Or, would I get away with my charm? I'd been away for three weeks; that's a perfect excuse for forgetting your PIN. It might also have to do with my brain cells being saturated with booze... Well, visit the bank first thing tomorrow then. Night night......

deja vu

No. Deja vu describes the experience of feeling that one has witnessed or experienced a new situation previously. Following are just circumstances arise over and over. Want deja vu as the title anyway.

situaion 1:

Have had a wonderful week with blue sky and temperate weather. Just when you start to wind down for weekend mode, you spot merciless clouds driftingly nearby. Before you know it, before you actually leave work for home, it's torrential downpour all over the place. The 128th time I've experienced this...

situation 2:

(when purchasing certain commodity at shops:)
cashier: do you have any ID with you to proof your age?
(me handing driving licence:)
cashier: you look a lot younger
(don't know if that's a compliment anymore...)
It's the 492th time I've experienced this...

situation 3:

I know I look Thai, and people speak Thai to me when I'm in Asia. Who would have thought a middle-age Scottish lady would approach you in a bar and say 'sa-wat dee kaa' in a rural area in Edinburgh? I didn't realise I'd been spoken to in Thai until my partner mentioned those words again. It was a very awkward and embarrassing situation to be in when a friendly gesture turned into a disaster... 73th time......

situation 4:

Road works... nonstop... wonder why there're so many things they could do digging the roads here and there and everywhere...... 3 millionth time......

midnight snack

It is good...... Should have had it with some wine, but I actually took Margarita. Works for me anyway~~~

Kiki had soon too, and he enjoyed it as much as I did. Good good..

flat and flatmate

This was the place I lived for one year between 2004-2005 with M. At the time he smoked, and he used to walk around the community after dinner smoking - he walked around so much that most of the neighbors could guess what time it was when M appeared. We were having a community party / BBQ ~~~~~~

Talking about flat, I've been in constant search (due to procrastination with thesis) for suitable flatmate to stay with me in my two bedroom flat. Having a difficult time this August getting attention from online advertisement... So far, there are only three viewers:

1. Mat (Polish), late twenties, working part time for the summer, terribily friendly (to Kiki as well) and wears a warm smile most of the time.
2. Allan (Danish), 28, student, doing Scandinavian studies, cute and friendly enough; has some gay character......
3. Maria (Brazilian), 22, law-school student, taking three years off travelling and working: passionate, friendly, and very very good looking... could do with a little sister!

The viewing had been smooth and just waiting for their final responses. Flatmate for the next few months will come to light at the end of this week! Stay tuned.

16/8/06

My love,

Just before midnight. Was running around visiting different libraries returning and borrowing books. Was shocked to learn my official research period terminates at the end of October...... When it comes to kicking you out, different departments of university communicate so well and work so efficiently that you just don't believe brisith people could achieve such ability. Well, the alarm is on and my time is up. Could only wait and see what happens.

Just over one year ago, I took a ferry from Barcellona (Spain) to Genova (Italy). We had the cabin at the very front of the ship and had a fantastic view over the ocean in front. It was an overnight journey. Sailed through a storm before dawn, and I woke up finding my companion staring at the window watching waves coming and going. She was suffering from sea sickness and the only way to alleviate symptoms was to see what was coming and be prepared. I'm usually as strong as a bull and am rarely affected by illness.

Thinking of you. Hope you're stress free and resting in peace.

love,
CC

babysitter

Spend the last two weeks babysitting my cute little nephews and nieces.

My childish side played well, as well as the vet side. We talked the same language!!! Guess I needed attention; they demanded more than I could give...... Yo (the big boy) managed to find out there were pigs in our neighborhood: someone kept three mini pigs in the backyard. We live in a rural area, and there're cow, chicken, duck, pig, parrot, dog, cat, fish within 500-yard radius. They're soooooooo into animals...... A toy room (3m x 10m) filled with everything possible kept everyone (including me) entertained. I miss them.........

The day before I left, told them where I was going and wouldn't be back for a while. They sort of understood... and helped me packed. Let them try my kitty socks (turned into stockings on their little legs) (umm... they're too pure for strings and bra..., so hid those items away)......

One day, I will have children of my own. The day is approaching (I hope). It's about time to live a real life (work and things). Fingers crossed...

wax