Monthly Archives: August 2008

Happy 51st

Posted on August 30, 2008 by gee

My parents called because it’s independence day (and also it was the weekend and they were on their way to Ipoh). Mom told me hardly anyone back home is flying the flag; as a form of protest she says. “I’m … Continue reading →

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Fore in English only, please

Posted on August 30, 2008 by gee

The LPGA, according to The New York Times, is requiring its members to be able to speak English by 2009 or possibly face suspension. Deputy commissioner Libba Galloway reportedly said: “Being a U.S.-based tour, and with the majority of our … Continue reading →

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Son of A White Man From Kansas

Posted on August 30, 2008 by gee

I lol’ed like hell (and this is why I watch political coverage on a comedy channel)

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of when fate f’ks with me – tennis legend edition

Posted on August 30, 2008 by gee

Former world number ones to square off in Malaysia But that’s ok. I’ll live with that in hopes that one day I’ll be able to attend the Slams – all four are almost doable in one lifetime. Hey did I … Continue reading →

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if Godot were a city

Posted on August 27, 2008 by gee

My New York love/hate relationship continues with: Hate: An NYT article about the challenges faced by the thousands of young people attempting to find their calling in the city every year. Love: A trailer to New York, I Love You … Continue reading →

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(kitchen) size matters

Posted on August 25, 2008 by gee

Yesterday, around midmorning, while putzing around whining about having a cold I decided I couldn’t live another day if I didn’t have bruschetta. At my new apartment, the kitchen isn’t a closet room and I can actually do stuff without … Continue reading →

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the most important thing

Posted on August 24, 2008 by gee

yet another XKCD ‘toon that I can relate to:

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no, srsly?

Posted on August 23, 2008 by gee

I am trying to avoid Walmart (and Kmart and Target and just about every other grocery place) for the next couple weeks. But I found myself having to make a run for neccessities, so I had to brave the hordes … Continue reading →

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i know everyone is mocking that Avril thing*

Posted on August 21, 2008 by gee

but this article in The Star today: PM quietly takes public transport to experience commuters’ problems has to be the biggest fucking waste-of-paper propaganda ever written. If it’s so quiet, why is there a Bernama cameraman to take photos? Why … Continue reading →

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soon I will be master and commander

Posted on August 19, 2008 by gee

until then, I’m drowning in lesson planning anxiety to the n-th degree on top of still really hating the early mornings. The one – and only – upshot is the later evenings to do the ‘other’ things three days out … Continue reading →

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Sixth Harry Potter film release pushed back

Posted on August 17, 2008 by gee

The Half Blood Prince release date will be delayed until July 2009, an additional 8 months wait for fans from the originally scheduled date of November 21, 2008. The BBC report claims it might be because of The Dark Knight’s … Continue reading →

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out at the lake

Posted on August 17, 2008 by gee
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live blogging the men’s badminton finals

Posted on August 17, 2008 by gee

10:03 am EDT – The medal ceremony. And that’s my flag up there. I’m still proud. Chong Wei looked like he could cry. Burdened with the knowledge that the whole country went “Aiyooo” and knowing that he could’ve definitely done … Continue reading →

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Go go Gold

Posted on August 15, 2008 by gee

Lee Chong Wei is going to guarantee Malaysia at least a silver in the Olympics when he beat Lee Hyun-Il this morning to advance to the men’s singles finals. No points for guessing correctly who his opponent will be on … Continue reading →

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tgif

Posted on August 15, 2008 by gee

end of week 1 student teaching. today, I’m truly knackered. my body knows that it’s the end of the week and it’s screaming for a nap right now. so that’s I’m goin to do.

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