Partied Out.


Yesterday was a good day.

A good day for a birthday party that is.

And i must say, it was the best birthday bash i've been to in a while.

It felt really posh and VIP-like.

Check out the RockStar Studios the next time you want a jamming session or in this case a birthday party with a twist.

This is no ordinary jamming studio.

Its HUGE.

Its got a stage and the room was all decked out in this cool maroon hue completed with maroon drapes behind the drum set.

Complemented by the black sofas and marble-topped tables (with a bar counter too!) and parquet flooring.

-the bar with its own separate seating-

It was the perfect setting to celebrate my good friend Kak Su's birthday.

-guest & Bday gerl!-

Being manager to a couple of rock bands in the local rock scene (if my memory serves right), it was only fitting to have a few bands perform for this special night.

KnightWings, Opurzit Youth & 4gifted were one of the few bands that played yesterday night.

So, entertainment wise, everything was covered.

The food combination was also spectacular.

Simple finger food (mini popiah rolls, choc eclairs stuffed with the creamiest filling and cream puffs) teamed with beehoon goreng and pizza, it couldn't have been more perfect.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself!

-tons of birthday booty!-


And who knew there was a Rocker in me all along?

I even dressed the part hahah.

Black tudung paired with grey babydoll-ish top with black longsleeved shirt and my jeans.

I even wore my lash falsies *becos tgh feeling mentel* and lots of kohl eyeliner.

The venue, food and entertainment was a perfect combination.

I couldn't ask anything more for a spectacular party.


But wait! There's more!.


Kak Su's friend was having their solemnization ceremony on the same day and decided to drop in on the festivities which led it to being a 2-in-1 combo for all the guests.

They even came in all their wedding finery.

*it also makes for something special in their wedding video lemme tell you!*

The sporting groom even got on stage to sing for his new bride

(Lagu dari kumpulan Lefthanded beb!), complete with the baju kurung and songket.

So the night became even merrier!

-b'day gerl with her 2 nieces and Brother-

-the FROZEN ice-cream cake-

Yes, I unfortunately didn't get to eat the cake. Boo hooo...

-baby tido pun hisap jari RAWK you!-

Pics will be up soon.

And thanks again Kak Su for the most amazing Saturday night i've had in AGES!

*beaming with happiness*


Fin.

Frustration.


Gawd.

Who doesn't have a friendster acct these days.

This is soooo frustrating!


*Just needed to vent*


Fin.

Dizzy.


Clearly everyone is confused and getting a bit wound up about my state of affairs.

Heheh.

Let me the clear the air.

#3 is NOT the 3rd crush of this month.

There are only currently 2.

And no Suli, this ISN'T the one that you know about. Hehehehe

I know it seems a bit much right?

But what's a single girl to do but fill her idle mind with fantasies of the opposite sex.

No?

*cocks head in a coquettish manner*

But the earlier crush i had seems to be fading.

So i might just be left with ONE.

One BIG crush on #3.

Let me relish the thought of #3 by myself for a while.

As it is, i have no intention of giving out details on my blog.

Because, like i've said before, Singapore is too small.

Our own social circles might cross between each other.

And i don't want to embarass myself greatly because WE might just cross paths soon enough.

Right now, im still deciding on whether to go on the 31st. Cos its gonna last all day and all night!!!

Decisions, decisions.

Anyway, i hope i've put a lot of your minds to rest.

You don't have to do a strenuous workout on ur brain to figure it out k?

Now get back to your homework/work people!

*giggle*


Fin.

p/s: Did i mention that i spent the whole of last weekend at the Asia Pacific Floorball Championships? Arrrghhhh! So much eye candy!This is what is probably prompting me to pick that stick up again.Hehehe.Which reminds me, i need a new blade and grip!My grip is crumbling and ratty!

Floored.


My absence can be justified by the sore back that i am having.

I don't know what possessed me to join their training session.

I mean the median age of all the players was 17!!!!

I must have hit my head with my stick.

But i am paying for it now.

I have a sore back. Very sore.

I am still considering playing again.

Gosh its been a long time.

Hey but who know's, maybe if i get myself involved again i might bump into #3 again!

Yahoooo!

Ahahkz. I'm gg boy-crazy for real.

I'm just waiting for the 31st.

Hopefully HE will be there.

I must be driving everyone CRAZY haha.

Nvm, some things are better kept to myself.

*smile*


Fin.

Oh Boy.


I've been very religious about updating all of a sudden.

I dunno why.

Blogging for me comes in spurts. hehe.

Anyway, i just had to come online because i have a confession to make.

I am going boy crazy.

I know if Suli's reading this she'll be like grinning from ear to ear.

So will Kho.

My bestie Huda will think im off my rocker.

Nora will laugh. Ahakz.

Hahaha...


neway bende ni semua ikut musim. teeheehee.


Yes people.

I now have a new object of affection.

He's not so tall, he's good-looking (in my eyes of course), athletic *swoons*.

I told you i'm going boy-crazy.

Don't say i didn't warn you.

And i've developed a liking for the no.3.

Of course i can't tell you who and where i met him because S'pore is too small :D


So let me just keep you all in suspense.

But the downside is; i won't be able to see him after tomorrow.

Bugger!

Oh well, that's what infatuations are for.

They're only there for the short term hehehe.

Just pray that i'll bump into him again someday will you? ;)


Fin.

This girl.


This girl is smiling/crying all the way to the bank.

Cos i went shopping AGAIN yesterday with my mom and aunts.

U guys must be furrowing ur brows and asking why the hell i'd go out shopping with them right?

Gg out with them always has its perks.

Like the fact that they will foot ur lunch/dinner bill hahaha.

But there is also another perk.

Gg out shopping with them also entitles you to another 10% off on top of the 30% discount offered at Island Shop.

So what did i do yesterday?

I topped up my wardrobe AGAIN by getting a nice long white tunic and the softest brown cotton pants at Island shop (and doing further damage to my bank account no doubt).

I'll be collecting my new booty on saturday *thanks to the $300-a-day limit that my aunt put on her citibank card heheh*

Plus, i'll be getting just ONE more purchase frm M&S.

The nicest pair of faded grey stonewashed denims (gg for $39 using my aunt's Robinson's card).

I'm dead set about NOT spending more than like $50 for any article of clothing.

Because i'm frugal like that (NOT).

Heheh.

Anyway, the next time you call me on my mobile, I'll be saying:


"Hello, B*ig F*ish Publishing, Maryam speaking."


I got the job! *smiles all around*

Alhamdullillah!

Will update soon about the interview, heh.

And my very nice boss!


Fin.

It all falls down.


It has been pouring and pouring and pouring.

Non-stop.

Its soooo cooolldddd.

And my nerves are starting to get to me.

Yes i do have that interview at 2pm today.

Gawd, its nerrrrvvveee-wrecking.

To calm my nerves yesterday, i went a little overboard with my shopping.

A little is an understatement actually.

I bought my lash falsies (cos im lazy to put on mascara oredi hehe), lots of clothes frm this shop at Wisma (Cotton On), my facial wash, my absolute necessity; kohl eyeliner, shoes (for the interview), and a nice new belt.

I think i blew more than a 100 bucks yesterday.

Oh well, at this rate im not gg to spend much in KL hehe.

Not that i've really shopped that much in KL before.

This excludes DVDs and VCDs k pple.

Well next week i'll probably be working part-time again.

Goody!

At least that means that the bank account won't dry up frm all the excess shopping.

And i definitely can't wait for 2moro.

I mean, when was the last time YOU went to the Science Centre pple?

So pls excuse the nerves and the excitement.


Fin.

I'm Laughing!


Not only did i get mystery sms last night.

But i have a date tonight.

Not mr-mystery-sms guy...noooo.

Can i just get you to wonder a little longer?

I can safely say i'm slowly getting over him.

I promised myself: No more phone calls or smses.

What's important is that i'm going on a DATE tonight!

Bee Movie it is lah. *i know, i am sooooo basi right?*

Wheeeeeeeeee!

*crosses fingers and toes for a confirmation!*


Fin.

Label reads: Easily Excitable.


*dreamy sigh*

call me a fool.

i think i've got a CRUSH.

*the last one being Mr. Prince of Egypt aka the guy that almost toppled the tong sampah*

that was AGES ago.

heheh *senyum mentel* malam-malam pun sanggup dier sms.

i shall go to bed a happy lass.

good nyte!

*grin*


Fin.

Uh hello?!?

Of Eskimo Pies & the Keeper of Secrets

Eskimo Pie, a year after their Asian Beats win.

After a few smses frm Suli, we managed to finally get our butts down to PS to watch

Abg Ard perform.

The last time i saw him perform was 2 years ago at Suntec for the Anugerah Planet Muzik.

It was so nice to see him again! And Abg, your malay songs rock my socks more than your english ones heheh.

Almost didn't make it for the gig though AND i thought i was really late.

Turns out, when i reached the venue at ard 6.30ish, they had just begun to play.

So i didn't miss a beat.

*Isabella done Linkin Park style??? Abg you fooled me & Suli through and through!*

So after that, me and her *the very angry and confused one* took a little walk around PS to go look for some school supplies seein that she needs some for her FINAL semester at IIUM, u go gerl!

Then we headed over to Starbucks for some starbucking moments.

And of all the people i bumped into was my sister's ex.

Aish u are so cute! You haven't changed a single bit and i love that! Ahakz. Happily protecting VIPs now he is :D

Me & Suli went off *seeing that she had to pack for her 8.30am bus tomorrow* and...

We were greeted by a "surprise".

Clearly, someone thinks that i cannot be trusted and so i was smsed.

Could not help BUT feel slightly insulted *yet strangely amused and a tad bit disappointed too*

Oh well, i shall become your keeper of secrets but don't be surprised.

We parted ways and i came down with the most excruciating pounding of fists in my frontal lobe.

Thank gawd the Solpadeine worked its magic an here i am finishing this blog entry.

On other fronts, i am missing the uia gerls. A lot. I think this is what they call withdrawal symptoms.

Oh, and i have to give a big shoutout to my bestie Huda who listened to my frustrations and being patient with me and helping me out.

I wouldn't have gotten that interview without u babe.

Thanks a million :D

Fin.

Kun Fayakun.


Y'day was marked as a first for me.

Personally, i felt that i stepped out of my comfort zone for a while.

I dunno, it just feels different than what im normally used to.

I'm sure you must be wondering what the hell i'm talking about.

Its got something to do with the title.

But i can't let out too much cos there may be pple secretly reading this.

But i can tell you one thing, i thought that there was PLENTY of eye-candy.

Hahah.

That is so Maryam.

And then last night azimah kept me up on the phone.

I was half-asleep in my darkened bedroom speaking to azimah. That was also a first for me.

Well, whatever you decide dear, you noe i have your back.

Gd luck with the istikharah.


Fin.

Profusely.


Its been a long time since i've fallen sick.

I think my body's trying to tell me to take a break.

Which i will.

Some time in December that is.

2007, end sooner please.

Why? Cos so far, 2007 sucks.

Convocation not withstanding.


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spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant (often fol. by in): profuse praise.
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In my case, its my snot, or rather, water that seems to be running like a tap to no end.

My eyes are also watery.

My head is heavy and i just want to sleep it off.

I was roused at 2.30am this morning by my sister's sewing.

And thus after that, i couldn't go back to sleep.

And my face, especially under my eyes have been puffy.

*muka aku macam retain water*

Not a pretty sight.

5.30pm....come sooner!


Fin.

Pardon Me.


Pardon me for the lack of updates.

I have been f***ing knackered beyond belief.

Ooops. Excuse my french.

I've been temping at ITE HQ at Dover.

So that means that i have to get up even earlier and travel all the way to the West side of the island.

And i hate to say this but i am your typical kiasu Singaporean.

I will practically RUN for an empty seat.

Cmon. If you had to travel from yishun to jurong east interchange WOULD you stand?

And my bedtime has consistently gotten earlier and earlier.

And sometimes i feel like there are heavy weights on my eyes when im in the office.

What with the airconditioning at a very nice and comfortable setting which is VERY conducive for sleeping.

So yes.

I will make rare appeareances on this very dusty blog until the next month.

So toodles now cos the bed is calling.


Fin.


p.s.: i passed my ept!

I Hate That I STILL Love You.


With all the developments that have been going on,

*plus the Raya madness that is still going strong*

it comes as no surprise that i havent had time to blog.

side-track:Rihanna and Ne-Yo's song have been playing incessantly in my head and its disturbing how much this song affects me.


Besides the loss of one of my main income sources come this november and december, i have been scouring all over for something to tide me over.

Alhamdullillah, He has answered my prayers.

This year...wow...so many surprises and changes.

Changes that im still trying to adjust to.

Aaaarrgghhhh..there are days that i would just love to scream my head off in agony.

I am frustrated at some level but somehow strangely settled.

Forgive me for being so vague.

I am tired from all the Raya-ing.

And i have been unwillingly volunteered for my mom's perjumpaan raya RGS and RI.

And then another perjumpaan raya under ASSIIUM.

The madness.

To all frens in UIA still having exams : ALL THE BEST!

Now let me continue wallowing in my misery.


Fin.


p/s: Nora, i'll do the thing soon yah. sorry lah...no mood lah.

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Like some i'm unhappy.

Why?

Cos i JUST realised like a few minutes ago that my pic that was taken at my grandparents place did not have ME in it!

Boooooo hooooo...

And now i have NO gambar raya of that particular baju.

Darn.

Haiyohhhh...so suay.

Anyway, i think its fitting that this is the 4ooth post.

Cos i just want to say that I, Maryam Mohammad Sesth, had to take the EPT (that is the english proficiency test for those of you not in the know) today.

Yes, Maryam Mohammad Sesth, the English Graduate, had to sit for the NIE/NTU EPT in order to be considered for a teaching post.

Go figure!

So yes, i came back at around 4.30pm after sitting for a whole day of testing.

ORAL & WRITTEN paper.

*it really does insult my intelligence to be treated this way...hmmmpppfff*

But anyway, i had a bit of a leg up on the listening comprehension section.

It was a passage about "Introduction To Language".

Hohohoho...and truly enough i could answer one question without even listening to the passage.

So that means out of a hundred questions, im guaranteed ONE correct answer.

Hahah.

Honestly, i'm like dead tired!

I have been baking biscuits and cookies and i smell like cookie dough.

I've also been busy baking cakes (where i still gladly accept orders, SGD25 for a 1-1.5kg moist choc cake).

One truly satisfied customer is Nurul Khasanah Binte Agost.

Pls ask her if u are not convinced heheh.

So besides smelling like cake mixture and cookie dough, i also smell of paint fumes.

Yeah i FINALLY managed to finish off the last few bits on the wall, those tricky corners. And mind you, i had to do it ALONE.

Yes, i have been a one man show for the past few months. Especially during THIS particular Ramadhan.

Alhamdullillah, our family did not miss a single sahur session. Amin.

So now i want to wish all my Muslim friends in singapore and abroad a very merry Eid.

Eid Mubarak to all of you.

If i have in any way hurt your feelings or have been harsh and rude towards you, please forgive me. For I am only a human being. With that said:


To Err is Human, To Forgive; Divine.


Fin.

Hahahaha!


You guys should check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d12q_60SkL0


Stupidly funny.

Hahahaha...

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Fin.

Disconsolately Yours.


Its been a rough couple of weeks.

Especially with my sleeping patterns so out of whack these days.

At this moment, ive practically reached my breaking point.

With my student driving me up the wall with her lack of focus and drive.

And i'm the one who's nervous cos she's going to be sitting for her PSLE's next week.

Oh God. Pls help her. She really needs some divine intervention at this point of time.

'Cos i obviously can't make miracles.

On other fronts, well...lets just say i'm a bit upset with things.

It doesn't matter that i've even got an honours degree.

Cos it just doesn't cut it for them.

But my spirit is definitely not broken. I will continue trying.

I will DIE trying.

Cos at this stage, really, i literally have nothing to lose.

I feel lost.

I feel traumatised not being in a classroom with desks and chairs and books and lecturers/teachers around me.

If you ask my best friends, they will definitely say that i adore school.

To the point that one of them said that i was so revolting cos i was a teacher's pet.

Haha.

It definitely carried on all the way till uni.

Can't help it if i have the people skills to win them over do i? *hahahahaha*

Still, i don't seem to be winning people over right now.

Which is defnitely making me one very frustrated woman.


Fin.

Inconsolable.


That's how i feel right now.

If u manage to get hear the song (yes, it is the BSB).

I'm still not over them if you're wondering.


Why inconsolable?

Just because of all the things that have happened of late.

Is it a sign of permanence?

And the irritability recently, has gone through the roof.

Stop asking THE question.

Ask me something else.

I'm not about to be made a fool AGAIN.

Not so soon anyway.


Ramadhan is here again.

Wow. A complete turn around compared to last year.

And we're back to square one.

My whole life seems to be about repetition.

The way i see it: its like a bad record that keeps on playing.

The screeching tones and melody that jars all the memories of past.

Forgive my incoherent ramblings of a lost soul.


Missing the ramadhan & iftars under the blue tiled roofs...


Fin.

Delayed

Sorry for the long absence. Its just been crazy and tiring.

A lot of unexpected things happened last week.
With one of them being me going back to singapore only on a thursday on an executive coach
(which cost me a friggin' RM60)

Well its not so bad considering i got to sleep all the way from KL to Yong Peng. That's like more than a 3 hr nap.

So really.
I'm not complaining.

Save for the fact the the weather was extreme.

It was scorching hot one minute then pouring like it never rained for months.

So how was the convocation like you ask?

It was awesome with a capital A!

I'll just let the rest of the pics do the talking for me.

Enjoy!

Me & my singaporean mates

zafirah & me.
hey! we did it girl!

thanks for all the times u let me bunk at your place during exams! :D
love u suli! <3

me & my chuffed parents

'cos im always going to be daddy's girl! :D

this is becos adam took the best pic so it deserves to go here, hehe.

I daresay that this is the proudest moment in my life!

All the tears and the slogging and the commuting.

It was all worth it.

It wouldn't be complete without my supportive grandparents that have seen me through my dengue fever, my food poisoning and fever moments.

Thankfully they saw me through all those times. I wouldn't have gotten through it were it not for them.

And of course my rascal of a brother. For always making "my-blood-go-upstairs".

Hohoho.

Anyway, most of my pics will go up on my multiply soon. So keep reading yeah.

For all the times that i thought i wouldn't survive.

Thank you Allah for blessing me with the best parents ever.

Amin.

Fin.