Monthly Archives: January 2009

would’ve been money well spent

I was undeniably bored while waiting on decisions from prospective employers. What is one to do when there’s wifi but sit at a table and play with photoshop? If you have no idea what this is all about just watch … Continue reading

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Petronas 2009 CNY ad

No, I didn’t forget. I’ve just not had access to high speed innernet for a VERY LONG time. Now that I can actually go find the ad, here is this year’s tear jerker. *shakes fists at Yasmin Ahmad*

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first(?) pic of stephanie march on set

From SVU’s production blog latest entry which was a twofer – announcing the return of Mariska and a cam-phone ‘razzi style photo of Stephanie March doing her thing: Quick, let’s all speculate – is that Jack McCoy’s office? Who else … Continue reading

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i object to your objections

I finally know what PAS stands for – Protest Anything Subversive. PAS to protest against Rihanna concert (The Star): PETALING JAYA: The Government has given the green light for the Rihanna Live in Kuala Lumpur concert but the Federal Territory … Continue reading

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happy birthday mariska

This is my non stalkerish, non creepy birfday greeting. As opposed to last year. And get well soon. Seriously!

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best. quotes. ever. – inauguration edition

Reverand Lowery towards the end of the inauguration benediction: “Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day … Continue reading

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oh no, not again*

Dear Detective Benson, please stop going undercover. Hot though you may have looked in that outfit but… a Madame?? For serious? It’s such a cheap ploy for 2 minutes of storyline to get people to watch an ailing show (the … Continue reading

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shiny new pic

for the masthead. pretty, no?

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in which the little things in (tv) life makes all the difference

The dance I did when I heard about Alex Cabot’s return (after a round of the snoopy dance): It’s a great dance:

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OH EM EFF GEE! aka my Stephanie March dream comes true

*insert the MOTHER of ALL SnoopyHYappyDance here* Ladies and gentlemen, eight months later Operation Bring Back Alex Cabot has met its objective! From the Associated Press: STEPHANIE MARCH RETURNS TO ‘SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT’ By LYNN ELBER LOS ANGELES (AP) – … Continue reading

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ding dong the DRM-witch is dead

I’ve been railing again the iTunes store and sworn off buying music from it because of its DRM locked files that won’t play on anything except iPods. Since last fall I’ve been buying music from Amazon and telling everyone else … Continue reading

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In preparation for landing, II: Burp

Can I just say, this stuff is the shizz: Supposedly it’s available at Jusco for RM2.70, according to the blogger I stole this picture from. But me, it seems I’ve reached the point in life where I can buy instant … Continue reading

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hot is

Gerard Butler. You may know him from the freakishly bromantic film, 300. He was the freakishly ripped King Leonidas. I saw him on P.S. I Love You. Didn’t care for the movie but his character is so totally yummeh-licious. Even … Continue reading

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Er.

In preparation for landing, I’ve had a lot of correspondence from home recently. And the one trend I’ve noticed is the flagrantly abusive misuse (superlatives much?) of the word “revert”. As in: XYZ company says: “Thank you for your email. … Continue reading

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