David and Jerry

Sorry for my long silence...i was busy. Ok, not THAT busy, but i just didn't have anything to write. Doesn't this quite explains everything already?

Earlier this year, we realised that our flat unit has become rat-infested. Everytime we open our door as we return from class, we'll be greeted by a black something running across the narrow corridor outside our rooms. And at night, Jerry (I'm not whether it was a he or she, let's just call it Jerry) would be happily fumbling in the rubbish bin, presumably rhythmically gyrating his hips to the music blasting nextdoor.

We initially had our share of shrieks and accelerated heart rates whenever Jerry suddenly decides to make himself seen or brush across our feet. But as time passed we grew familiar with Jerry and he became family. We lived happily forever.

Nah, happiness doesn't last forever, you see.

Little did i know that when i came back from classes last Sunday, i saw this on the washing machine...


Jerry inside a jug with a lifeless look in his eyes. The condensed vapour of his last few breaths of air could still be seen.

My heart sank.


A closer look at Jerry. And the bloody murderers put the jug just beside the pots and pans they cook with everyday, how yucky is that?

Though Jerry wasn't one of the cleanest pets around, but we share the same zodiac sign. OK, we don't share it. My zodiac sign is simply the rat. Who cares anyway?

Moody Monodies

Gathered at the lobby at half past eight only to know badminton was cancelled, without any given explanation. Dragged my sulky face back to my room. Didn't know why such a trivial matter got into me. Feeling the blister growing inside me, I scurried to the 6th floor to cool off. The people there had started their compulsory daily bitching when i arrived. Just a mere 5 minutes after, they started watching The Aviation while I secretly relieved myself from the boredom and went back to my room...

Being alone, oodles of thoughts worm their way into my head, most of which are suicidal. Forced myself to sleep to keep my mind from wandering. Couldn't sleep for a long time.

Wanted to find someone to talk to. Realized that it was too late to call home. Realized that these days I don't really have friends to confide in. Realized that I was my only friend.

Music blasted from my speakers. Voice and laughter nextdoor.

Took my best jacket and put it on. Lashed a muffler around my neck. I needed some fresh air.

Opened the window to feel the numbing wind rush in. Closed my eyes and breathed in hard. Thoughts inundated my mind again, overflowing. Felt something hit my face. It had a cold and wet sensation. Opened my eyes to see white shimmering snowflakes falling down from the darkest sky. Stretched out my hands out to grasp one.

I smiled. And for a very long time, a smile from my heart.

I just had to be alone.

Enchanté

BONJOUR!!!! I WAS IN PARIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






Walked along Champs Elysees till we reached the Arc de Truimph.


Paris's ultramodern skyline at La defense.


DISNEYLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!


Disneyland at night.


Dance performances.


The most expensive meal i had in 3 weeks. And I had french fries in France! Gee, what a novelty.


Eiffel Tower. Rain and hail pelted the entire morning. I didn't apply any gel or hair cream. Rainwater made my hair look flat and greasy.

2nd Week in the UK

As Julie was going back the next day, loads of work kept her busily occupied. So, I ventured to Winchester on my own, which is commendable as lollygagging David seldom leaves the bed on holidays. Winchester, the ancient capital of England, renders visitors with a taste of its past.


After my sister left for Malaysia, I went to London. Personally, I have an unutterable liking for the parks over there. Above is a photo of Hyde Park.


On my birthday, visited St. James's Park.


I joined a tour group to Bath and Stonehenge. I could only marvel at the beauty of Bath. The tour guide informed us that Bath has already been accredited as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There can be no change in the buldings without permission from the authorities.


Stonehenge.



Wow, Julia Roberts posing behind myself sitting down!!! At Madame Tussauds.



David Beckham didn't seem to mind the other David wrapping his arms around Posh.


Bush and Blair, could only stand aside. David, did all the talking.

UK trip

Heathrow Bus Station, where I boarded the bus to Southampton. The ride was such a breeze I wasn't aware I went pass Southampton already. When I finally realized "Southampton" missing from all the roadsigns, I found myself in Farehem, where i took another bus back to Southampton. The journey from Heathrow Airport to Southampton, which usually takes just slighty more than an hour, took me three and a half.



I LOVE CHINATOWN !!! The people, the atmosphere, chinese characters everywhere, and THE FOOD!!! THE FOOD!!! That day I ate Roast Duck with rice, which I literally and gladly licked the plate clean.


"WE WILL ROCK YOU" was the musical I watched in awe in the Dominion theatre. The performers were brilliant. It featured music from Queen and Ben Elton.


On the train back to Southampton. Can't believe Julie was still in photo-taking mood while the day trip had already sapped my last reserves.


The very next day i went around Southampton on my own, nothing really interesting but I loved the seaside. Look at the people who drove all the way there, just to hide in their warmly heated cars, feeding seagulls.


I had all the cold and salty air to myself.


Yaya, went to London twice in a week. Call me nuts or whatever.


Leicester Square, one of the busiest areas in London. Throngs of people everywhere. Notice the blotch on my jacket? Courtesy of the kebab i had earlier, from which mayo leaked out and stained my sister's expensive Helly Hansen (now mine:P).


At night, we strolled along the riverside. Behind me was the Big Ben.

MEAT

Even though kaai voon's room is just a floor below mine, the only means by which we communicate nowadays is thorugh the internet - msn messenger. So, this is vaguely what we chatted about yesterday, during the wee hours:

david : I'm watching At the Dolphin Bay!!! lalala....

kv : The series is obviously about love wan!

david : Aiyah, all series also love this love that wan la!!!

kv : ya meh?

david : If not, about life in russia meh? life in russia = no life, no love,
vegetarian

kv : Where got? Still got pork and chicken la!

david : ...

kv : You wait till the right piece of meat comes along la!

david : But no one wants to sell me meat, how?

kv : You go buy ma, ask the person want to sell or not!

david : I just can't find the suitable meat loaf la. Either too lean or
too fatty. Some also not fresh already.

kv : You haven't tried asking la. Or maybe you'll just have to wait.

david : What about you? Why ur lean piece of rib not yet sold ah?

kv : ......

kv : bloody hell!!!


LOL. I believe most of you know what "meat" means. Well well, I'm very sure that my loaf of meat will never come by. Had been thinking a lot about how my life will end with myself still single and unwanted. And coming to Russia, the Sahara desert of meat and drink, well supplemented the thought of me dying alone. I am young, i'll still be a teenager for another month, AND I WANNA EXPERIENCE ONE OF THE GREATEST PARTs OF LIFE, to experience love!!!

I've always believed and stood firm on the ground that i shouldn't join my peers, who are fools rushing for love, and that love will eventually come to me. I see my friends getting on and off the love seat like it's no one else's business. But why on earth izit so hard for me to find love?

Sigh, those couples who do their lovey-dovey stuffs in front of loveless people like me never seem to understand. I remember the Ipoh City Council once fined those couples canoodling in public. Though many people protested, I never took any of it into thought as i have never had a real relationship, let alone kissing and cuddling outdoors. Maybe the council did it right, at least till i find myself a lover ( pronounced as "LAAVAHH", as in sex and the city when sarah jp dated Alexander Petrovsky). Perhaps that will teach those sexually overactive people to get a room. Sigh, i do not know what I'm talking now, and I am pathetic, i know that!

Maybe the right one will come along someday, perhaps in the near future. Or perhaps it may not happen for years to come.

But hey, u know wat? I think there is a piece of meat buried deep inside my freezer, and I shall eat it tonight! MEAT!!!