Monthly Archives: August 2004

first time

Posted on August 31, 2004 by gee

this year is the first I’ve been in Malaysia and did not wake up to catch at least part of the national parade. Hm…

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what the…??

Posted on August 31, 2004 by gee

[image removed] It’s not ugly. It’s just.. ???? After 4 days off I’m highly reluctant to go back to work.

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one or the other, the same

Posted on August 29, 2004 by gee

Went to yamcha with Fairul tonight. Shah showed up. We headed off to uptown to partake in our nation’s favourite criminal activity: buying ciplak DVDs. Shah points to some WWF Smackdown DVD Shah: I like to watch senseless violence sometimes. … Continue reading →

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gonna get through this

Posted on August 27, 2004 by gee

If I make it to the end of today without blundering too much I will be much indebted to coffee.

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journey’s end

Posted on August 27, 2004 by gee

OK, I told myself I wouldn’t go on a long rant about the women’s football gold medal match. Suffice to say I enjoyed myself and had I been coaching team USA I woulda pulled some old legs outta the game … Continue reading →

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done up the back door

Posted on August 26, 2004 by gee

So we have the merdeka long weekend comin up. In the school calendar we get Monday and Tuesday off. Couple days ago word started up that the support staff will not be getting the Monday off (Tuesday being the proper … Continue reading →

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I am Bob Costas’ toupe

Posted on August 24, 2004 by gee

I was late for work Monday because, as my coworker said, I was visiting Athens the night before. All 42.2km of Athens. Marathons shouldn’t be this exciting. But to see a 1.5m tall Japanese lady outstride the Africans *and* Paula … Continue reading →

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doomed from the start

Posted on August 23, 2004 by gee

This is shaping up to be one of those days — I wake up at 8, obviously not hearing my alarm go off at 6.30 (the more accurate story would be I did hear it, woke up and hit the … Continue reading →

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gallivanting around town

Posted on August 22, 2004 by gee

ok, so a few drinks at Sri Hartamas isn’t exactly painting the town red. But it has been a good Saturday night. Variety is nice. Nana needs to brush up on her pool skills for next summer when we us … Continue reading →

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*flex* *flex*

Posted on August 21, 2004 by gee

the good news, tho — broadband is back online.

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sexy games

Posted on August 20, 2004 by gee

Someone mentioned something about phallus at the opening ceremony. I admit, I didn’t get it till a blog I was reading pointed out exactly what was phallic: But then, I also saw Beijing’s concept stadium. So, I ask you this … Continue reading →

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awwwww

Posted on August 19, 2004 by gee

I like pictures. I think this one is kinda nice: My job is great. Kids see me and (some of them) come up to give me hugs. Others simply wave. But ah, that makes my day. Them being in the … Continue reading →

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random fact

Posted on August 18, 2004 by gee

In every Olympics since 1912, a USC athlete has won a gold medal. This year, more of the same. Fight on! (first football game vs Va Tech soon!!)

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currently in search of..

Posted on August 17, 2004 by gee

OK, the person who can find me a DVD copy of this movie will get a free lunch out of me. In other news — what’s up with all those empty seats at the Olympics? And why is the media … Continue reading →

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gooooooooooooooooooool!

Posted on August 15, 2004 by gee

Hamm! Hamm! Hamm! Hamm! (oh, and Wambach, too) I love me the Olymp[ics. And soccer girls…

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