How I organise my Home & Apps screen on my Samsung Galaxy Note9

I like to look at things in an orderly and organised manner. But with the barrage of apps I use and hoard, I was finding my phone harder to look at. 

When I tried to search on ways to organise my Home and Apps screen, there seem to be only general instructions on how to do it. I did, however, liked the idea of organising everything by frequency of use and with the help folders. 

The only problem is no one really specifies what the categories are. Only that they should suit your needs. The thing is, I did not know where to start from. I have previously arranged my apps in folders, but I wanted a fresh look. Plus I want everything only on one page. 

So I had the bright idea of running each app on Google Play and taking note of the categories they are listed under. This is what I got:

1. Communication

2. Productivity

3. Education & Books

4. Art & Design

5. Health & Fitnes

6. Social & Entertainment

7. Photography

8. Video

9. Music

10. Travel & Food

11. Adobe

12. Microsoft

13. Tools

14. Shopping

15. App Store

I had to put certain categories under one folder since I wanted only even rows, you know, for the aesthetics. Also, I took out the top five apps that I want to use more often and placed them at the top. I avoided putting up Instagram, Netflix, etc. just to avoid frequenting time-wasting apps. We all know that 2019 is all about cutting back phone usage (still waiting for Google to drop the Digital Wellbeing app for the Note9). 

As for my Home screen, I kept it nice and clean with just the Google search widget at the top, because I do not know about you, but I tend to think of the most randomest thing to look up. And at the bottom of the screen, apps that I need daily. 

How pretty is the wallpaper, #amiright? 

If you ever want to know what I have on my Apps and People edge, just drop me a comment!

Have a good week, you suns and beaches 😘 

It has been a while...

Hey! I'm back. But for how long, can't really tell you.

Oh, have I missed writing. Do note that these couple of years have been hectic, and more than anything, a sleepy haze. 

I was completing a Master of Science degree WHILE working a 3am to 12pm shift (Australian hours), so thus, my absence.

Those hours really suck the life out of you. 

So after three years -- as I end that chapter of my life with the last job -- I'm back.

Also, with all the new job applications, I realise my last post doesn't really shine a prospective light on my work style. 

I have changed. I'm better. I am.

My last job has really made me more efficient. With all that monotonous and repetitive work, I have learnt to organise and simplify my work so I can go home on time. 

It was a real feat, let me tell you that. I was, and still am, a very meticulous and detailed person. So, when I started this job, for a good year or so, I would literally take down everything for fear that I may forget something -- but mostly because I had an OCD tendency.

But I have learnt that even though all those details can make you more technically sound on all the terms and conditions, et cetera, they do take a lot more time and effort.

So, enough of these ramblings.

Till next time, my lovelies*.

* If you are reading this, this blog is my public diary. No one really reads it, I think. But if you have stuck till the end, just know that you are a lovely person. So thus, the endearment. Have a great day!

Serial Procrastinator

Ermahgerd. I finally finished polishing my resume. 

It seriously took more than a month to be completed. Just polishing. 

It's no secret. I am a SERIAL PROCRASTINATOR. 

Every time I stop to look at my life and promise myself never ever to procrastinate forever and ever, I do it yet again. 

It's like cookies. I can never stop. 

Is there like a cure? Because I have written so many lists, promise myself so many times that this time will be different. 

Is it just me? 

Are you a serial procrastinator? 

Please leave a comment down below telling me how you prevent procrastination or at least try to, and I may include you in my next post (and judging by my consistent posting, it will be soon ;-)

Have a great weekend!

P.S. Got new helmets today. Finally!

I have been travelling with a faulty helmet for so long that it is starting to feel that the old man doesn't love me. 

Thank God that the Government of Sri Lanka imposed a new law that does not allow motorcyclists to use helmets that cover the entire face (which includes those with tinted visors). 

Or else Wayne would have continued using his old helmet, and wouldn't find the need to get a new one. Hence, he wouldn't have gotten me one!

But all's good.

x

My Food: Simple Chicken Stew with Coconut Milk

Made this yesterday and it was absolutely GOOD! The veggies melt in the mouth and the chicken is beautifully flavored. I think this is lovely to eat during a rainy day with a bowl of hot steaming rice.

I present to you a simple, chicken stew with coconut milk. 

INGREDIENTS

2 chicken thighs (cut the meaty parts off into bite-sized chunks and those who love chewing on bones can have the rest =3 )

1 large red onion (sliced) 

1 cup potatoes (unpeeled, cut into bite-sized chunks) 

1 cup carrots (also cut into bite-sized chunks) 

1 cup coconut milk (3 tablespoons of coconut milk powder mixed with 1 cup water) 

1 (Knorr) chicken cube (crushed and dissolved into 1 cup of water) 

1 tablespoon pepper

1 tablespoon curry powder 

Salt to taste 

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 

DIRECTIONS

Put all ingredients in a small sauce-pot and mix thoroughly. Partly covered, put on the stove on medium for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

What I did was, as I prepared each ingredient (cutting chicken, onions, etc.), I placed them one after the other into the pot. That way, I did not have a lot of cleaning up to do. Basically, just the chopping board and knife, the measuring cup, and the sauce-pot and ladle. 

Try this! A little hot, but really good. 

Happy cooking. 

P.S. If you do try this, please leave me a comment!

x

I Want: Places To Go / Things To Do

Every year, I would like to save money to go somewhere and do something exciting. Next year would be to go to Malaysia to go shopping and visit an amusement park to do at least one exciting ride e.g. roller coaster! Weee!

Other things I would like to go/do include: 

1. Go on a cruise 

2. Walk part of the Great Wall of China

3. Climb Mount Kinabalu [Malaysia] 

4. Backpack across Europe 

What are the places or things that you would consider going/doing in the near future?

Leave a comment! 

Have a great week! 

I Want: Wacom Bamboo Capture

On my Christmas wishlist this year (or the next) would definitely be the 

Wacom Bamboo Capture! 

It's super awesome [from what I read from the reviews] plus I think it would satisfy all my artistic needs. 

I have always loved drawing and creating digital art; but sadly, never had the right tools. A couple of years ago, when I participated in a mascot competition [to be submitted in digital form], I combined traditional and digital methods. 

What did I mean by that? 

1. I sketched my idea on paper and outlined rigorously. 

2. I took a picture of the mascot using my Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro 5MP camera. 

3. I transferred the digital form into my laptop. 

4. Using Paint and Adobe® Photoshop®, I re-outlined and filled in the colours, tactfully adding shading; all these using just a mouse. 

Using a mouse [to draw and manipulate an image] took time and patience. It was harder to control compared to a pen or a pencil due to its flatter design to fit your palm. 

So, when I discovered Wacom products, I was over the moon. After going through the Wacom website and reading about its products, I decided to go for the Wacom Bamboo Capture. The reason I didn't go for the Cintiq or Intuos line was because I am not an advanced user, yet. I am only looking for something to meet my basic need for sketching/drawing and creating logos, etc. 

According to the website, the Bamboo Capture is a great choice for anyone working on digital images and having fun with photos.  It is also one of the most popular models in the Bamboo line compared to the Bamboo Splash and the Bamboo Create due to perhaps price and specs. I didn't choose the Bamboo Splash because of the software included while the Bamboo Create is only more expensive, I think, because of its larger size.

The basic price of the Bamboo Capture would be USD 99, which include two softwares in the box: Adobe® Photoshop® Elements and Autodesk® Sketchbook® Express. Cool! 

If I were to buy this product in Sri Lanka, ABC Computers (Pvt) Ltd would probably be my first stop. I read [online] that ABC Computers (Pvt) Ltd has partnered with Wacom, making it the Island's first Wacom concept store. It is located at Ward Place, Colombo 7. I'm not sure of the pricing because its website did not specify but I think it should come to around LKR 20, 000 max. 

L-R: Asoka Jayewardene, Director of Marketing and Operations at ABC Computers (Pvt) Ltd; and KC Leong, Sales Manager of Wacom Singapore Pte Ltd [Courtesy of UTE]

Inside ABC Computers (Pvt) Ltd [Courtesy of UTE]

TGIF!

Project: Organize Online Accounts

I was previously using "Pristine Jae" in most of my emails and as usernames (from when I used to long for a better sounding name). However, I believe that it would be better if I use an email that better represents me; I now prefer to use my name in my email. 

So this project will see me creating a new Gmail account that will be used for all my social networking accouts like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

As for my old email accounts (pristine_jae@hotmail.com; pristine_jae@rocketmail.com; pshe1989@gmail.com), I will be going through each accounts to sync all created external accounts such as gaming sites with my new email Gmail account. 

Project Deadline: 31 July 2013

By the aforementioned date, all online accounts will be using jaimindaniels.perishe@gmail.com. 

To an organized online life!

You Can Change Your Facebook U R L

If you're like me and thought that choosing you're Facebook URL is a one-time thing, you're wrong! You can do it ONE more time!

Ages ago, when Facebook asked me to choose a unique username that will appear in my Facebook URL, I didn't give it much thought. I just went with my current email address. 

However, due to a recent decision to make my online presence more professional - which involved ditching usernames and email addresses that did not use my name - I wanted to also change my Facebook URL. 

So, here's the step-by-step to changing your Facebook URL: 

1. Log in to Facebook. 

2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner, which can be found on any Facebook page, and select Account Settings. 

3. Click the Edit link in the same line as Username. 

4. Enter your new URL/username in the text box provided. You will then be required to enter your current password to make the change. 

DONE. 

Please note: 

* Your URL/username can only be changed ONCE and should be something you will be happy with in the long term. It should also preferably include your real name. 

* Your Facebook URL/username is unique to you; you cannot change it to one that is already in use. 

* Your old URL/username will no longer work; so remember to make the necessary changes to links that you have incorporated your old Facebook URL. For instance, if you have a blog with a Facebook icon that links to your profile. 

Blogilates: Week 1 Day 3 - Fail!

Sigh. 

But to my defense, I did wake up and do 10 roll ups. Just didn't have the time.

Missed you, Cassey!

Better luck tomorrow!

Blogilates: Week 1 Day 2

Awesome! Actually passed the one-day mark! (Normally, my venture into anything exercise-related only last one day. LOL.)

Anyways, it was a little tough, but super fun; especially the ABC Abs routine. 

Day 3, here I come! 

Blogilates: Week 1 Day 1

Loved it! 

Cassey just looks so faultless and graceful doing the moves. Me, on the other hand, looked like a whale out of water. LOL. For instance, I was all over the mat while she looks anchored to hers; how does she do it? I still haven't mastered the breathing technique either; my breathes were also all over the place. LOL. 

But like I said, loved it! 

Anyways, can't wait for tomorrow! 

Project: Clean and Organize Apartment

Happy Sunday, my beautiful people!

For the next week, starting tomorrow, I plan to actually move into our apartment. What I really mean by that is all our things will move into where they really belong. 

At the moment, everything (and everyone) is everywhere. This has resulted in huge messes and clutters. Ugh!

Besides, if I'm going to have friends over next weekend, they should at least be greeted with a pleasant living space, and not a sight for sore eyes. 

THINGS TO BUY AND DO

1(a) Buy hangers so that all clothes have somewhere to hang out. Get it? LOL. 

1(b) Buy baskets for underwear and whatnot.

2. Organize shoes onto shoe rack. And buy another shoe rack. 

3. Sweep, dust, and mop. Sterilize floor with Dettol. No more shoes allowed into living space. I'm so Asian. LOL. 

4. Only beauty and fashion items on dressing table. All stationary, out! You, Pencil Colors, go stay where Laptop and Mouse are. On the table. LOL. 

5. Put clothes, bed sheet and pillow cases to wash. And find two more pillow cases. 

6. Organize kitchenette. 

7. Clean bathroom. 

I think that's about it. For now. Plus, don't forget about my Blogilates schedule! 

By the way, I didn't start yesterday :S But will do tomorrow! 

Have a great day, peeps!

Finally! | Adding Social Media Icons to Blogger

After going through a dozen websites on how to add social media icons like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., which by the way, all seem to suggest manually editing HTML, I finally found a more simple and easy way of doing so. Yay! P.S. It still involves HTML. 

Just check out My Favourite Things on How To: Add Social Media Icons To Your Blog. 

I even got a free set of social media icons from her blog, which I am currently using [on the left under Follow Me!]. If you like what I'm using, just click the image below! And follow the steps as mentioned in the How-To. 

Happy blogging!

It's Hardwork + Blogilates

As someone who has worked with the basics of HTML and web designs, I know how much work gets into designing a website, in this case, a blog. 

It's all about aesthetics, and if you're OCD like me, then you're always going for perfection. I find that I spend way too much time in thinking how others will perceive the overall design of my blog: Will it look nice and interesting?; Is it too cluttered- and messy-looking?; Do the font styles and sizes used work with each other?, etc. 

It's crazy. 

I think it's been a full day that I've been re-designing my blog. And here it is. Not so fancy, eh? Sometimes, I do think that the effort put into making a website look good can be overlook by laypeople. They don't realize the brain power that was used up in the process. 

I think this applies to most of my work. Throughout the years, I have been involved in various media projects like web designs, logo designs, video editing, and even making a movie. I don't think that my work is fully appreciated for what they are really worth. 

But then again, this is something I truly enjoy! 

Look at me. Rambling on. LOL. 

Well anyways, I am on a tone-my-body mission. And pilates via blogilates is the way to go. After years of fruitless new year resolutions, this might actually work. 

Found out about blogilates and Cassey Ho from YouTuber BubzBeauty (click the links to check them out!). Can't wait to go through the Beginner's Calendar!

Wish me luck. 

WILL. START. TOMORROW. FOR. SURE.

Shoot me if I don't :3

Inconsiderate

Some people are just so inconsiderate. Even though you have a major problem at hand, that you have clearly told them over and over again, they choose not to address the issue and do not have even an ounce of thought to at least help you in the best way they can. Instead, they go on talking about other things that I seriously can't give a shit about, like a stupid trip. Seriously? I mean I'm in deep (monetary) shit, but there you are asking if everything's okay. Duhhh, it's not! God, please forgive me. But I can't take this shit anymore. I just want to seriously crawl into a hole and hide. 

Please show some consideration, and don't go la-la-ing away with your silly banter about how funny you are. Sheesh. May God give those who blatantly walk on this Earth the sensibility to think about others. 

I feel a little better now. Back to doing what I do best, worrying, and don't you dare ask me not to! 

Hey, Suns and Beaches! I Changed My Blog Title

Alright! After more than a year NOT checking into Blogger, I'm back. 

First off, I have changed my blog title from "Perishe's Rants & Whatnot" to 

"Hey, Suns and Beaches!" 

Now, you may wonder, why have I chosen such a ghastly sounding title. Well, I just think it sounds catchy. And I like playing with my words. Anyways, I don't intend on starting any hate or misunderstanding towards my future blog posts just because of the title. And really, I don't care what you haters might think. AND if it really bothers you, stay tune. I might even change the title of my blog [just because]. 

Have a great weekend, everyone. 

And don't forget to drink water! 

Sunny Side Up - Cynosure

Check out Cynosure's 5th release Sunny Side Up on my YouTube channel. Good music right here for you. This song is special because it was written for the charity run "Run for Their Lives" organized by the Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown to collect funds for cancer victims.

Like this song? Have a listen to the rest of their songs: Veronica Lodge, Everything Twice, On A Road, and Walk Away on SoundCloud. 

You can find out more about them in the Sunday Times.

Got Facebook? Then go to their page. 

Hope you love the songs as much as I do. Cheers.

Auspicious Much?

Happy 11.11.11 everyone! 

Holiday-ing with Movies

For this semester's break (by the way, I just finished my first semester in my BA (Hons.) in Business Administration), we got more than one month to do our own thing and chill. That's pretty damn long. Yeah. And with all the travelling plans done for the past few months, I finally got to go back to Sri Lanka after more than two years. 

But with Wayne and his family off to work during the weekdays, I have the mornings and afternoons to myself. So, what I did most of the time was download and watch movies. Don't get me wrong, I'm so not complaining. That's because it is the holidays. Yeah. That's what we should do during the holidays. Eat, sleep, eat, sleep, watch movies, eat some more, chill, do nothing, and sleep. The cycle goes on. 

Here are the movies I watched during my three-week stay at the Daniels: 

1. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

2. Paul

3. Sucker Punch

4. Beastly

5. I Am Number Four

6. Tron

7. Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger TIdes

8. Red Riding Hood

9. Green Lantern - Emerald Knights

10. Thor - Tales of Asgard

11. Valentine's Day

12. The Karate Kid

13. Fantastic Mr. Fox

14. Dear John

I also watched Modern Family and the Big Bang Theory. 

Awesome holiday ever!

Prince of Borneo - Part III

I am about to continue the Prince of Borneo Chronicles, which is a true story happening perhaps in a parallel dimension. 

Dear readers, if you have been following the story of Prince JJ, you would know a little more about him and his adventure. Well, anyways, this is the original story line that involves an illogical yet believable twist. 

So, here goes... 

Prince JJ never knew how special he was. Underneath it all, he was made for something larger than life. 

At 18, he enrolled at Sku-Ul. Although, he wasn't doing well academically, he was flying with rainbow colours when it came to talking to the public. It wasn't uncommon to see him at all functions held at the institution, often as an Emcee. 

The next two years saw him growing into the most popular bachelor of the decade. He had a way of talking into the hearts of others. But he had his six loyal friends who were always there for him. 

On his 20th birthday, he discovered something weird going on with him. He felt light-headed and he felt like floating. When he looked into the floor-to-ceiling mirror, he saw that his feet were indeed not touching the ground. At first he felt weird, but then decided that it was all a dream. 

But to make sure that it was not a dream, he summoned Datin, one of his six loyal friends. She was a fairy that had good listening skills with an entertaining, outrageous laugh. With a flourish, she appeared before him. As usual, her tudung skills baffled him. She made 20 rounds of clothe wrapped around her head looked like nothing. Because she was such a good listener, he told her what was going on with him. With one look at Prince JJ, Datin nodded and said: 

"JJ, I think you are going on a magical adventure very soon. The people around you might not be who you think they are." 

And with a puff of blue smoke and her signature laugh, she was gone. 

Prince JJ shook his head. It was a little too much for him. He decided it wasn't a dream after all. So, he went to the garden to get fresh air. Watering the plants was Pablo, decked in a white Polo shirt, sweating his guts out. "Hey," muttered Paulo. "Do you think it's possible that I can fly?" asked Prince JJ. "Yeah, and pigs can fly, and my car's a Lamborghini Gallardo." he replied, being his sarcastic self as usual. 

Prince JJ sighed. Although he loved Paulo, he could be such a douche sometimes, a lovable douche. "This is not helping," he thought. I have to find the person who can relate to him better. So off he went to find Cewek Pilo, who was naturally with Challie. They were fooling around, rolling all over in a wrestling heap. "Ouch!" Challie called out, "You bit me, again." Cewek Pilo just laughed. She was from a royal family too. Whereas Prince JJ was from Indonesia, Cewek Pilo was from the Philipines with a twist. You see, Paulo thought she was from Indonesia so he called her Cewek Malolo (for some reason, Malolo refers to Indonesian). Then he found out that she's actually from the Philipines, so the name Cewek Pilo (Philipino+Malolo) was born. 

Anyways, she was playing with Challie. Challie has magic fingers. He could play any tune. Just say it, and his fingers will do the magic. "Can I have your hands?" Pablo could be often found asking Challie. He was also one of the sweetest guys you could meet. That was why Cewek Pilo found it easy to fool around with Challie. 

As royals, there was a bond between Prince JJ and Cewek Pilo. So, he was compelled to ask her opinion about the changes he was going through. In addition with his new-found flying abilities, his body was getting muscular. Cewek Pilo just shook her head solemnly and told him, "I think the secret lays between you and Nahior."

Prince JJ never considered it and decided to give it more thought. Nahior was his bashful and indifferent companion, and they have a rather complicated relationship. Nahior was also his Pathfinder. A Pathfinder is someone that trains and helps princes and princesses to find their way in life. Although not in presence, they were connected with each other on a different level. What Prince JJ did not know was that Nahior was more than just his Pathfinder. Nahior was actually also his Guardian, a legendary figure known to live among us unknowingly to guide the Chosen One. 

"Am I the Chosen One?" wonders Prince JJ. He decided to pay Jonny Depp, his pirate friend, a visit to arrange a voyage to the beautiful island of Anropmes. "OK," said Jonny Depp, "But first, let's hear some Korean songs. Have you heard..." Before Jonny could continue, Prince JJ let out a sigh. "I think we should skip the music and meet Nahior. It's urgent." 

So off went Prince JJ and Jonny Depp to Anropmes Island. When they reached there, Nahior greeted them. "I have waited for this a long time. Come with me and I shall show you the Way." 

Prince JJ followed Nahior to a beautiful fountain in the middle of the island. To his surprise, he saw all his friends in the reflection of the water. "Those you see here are you're greatest gifts. They will be with you in this journey we call life. And with this, you shall... fly." With a great light, Prince JJ saw that he could fully float and control his moves. He shouted back at Nahior, "Thanks. I will never forget you for showing me who matters in life. And they are those who have been with me through thick and thin. Including you." With that, Prince JJ flew back to the Mainland to serve as the greatest and most powerful king of that century. 

Prince JJ

The six faces he saw at the Anropmes fountain were: 

Datin - The Wise Listener 

Pablo - The Mighty (and Undesignated Driver) 

Cewek Malolo - The Athlete 

Challie - The Guitar Hero 

Jonny Depp - The Confused, Condemned and Confirmed

Me (Ke$ha) - The Trumpeter and Scholar 

THE END (or is it?)

Attention: Change of Header Image

The change of my blog's header image is dedicated to my dearest friends (in random order): Amirah, Rudolf, James, Jonathan, Mei, and Charles. 

Loving you all. 

And missing you all (given the fact that it's the holidays and we're 2,500 miles apart). 

Lots of hugs and kisses from moi. 

♥ ♥ ♥ 

The Long Wait

Waiting, just waiting. That's what I'm doing at the airport. To be more precise, the Kuala Lumpur LCC Terminal. It's not that bad though. That's because with my new phone, I get to download awesome stuff. Android is the way to go. But the best part is I get to chat with my boyfriend. Oh yeah. I'm on the way to meet him. Well, at least by tomorrow. So I'm off to download more stuff. 

Blog you peeps when I reach there. 

Signing off.

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Prince of Borneo - Birthday Surprise (Special Edition)

Recently, the Prince of Borneo celebrated his 20th birthday. It wasn't all fancy dancy, but it was definitely a meaningful and full of fun day for JJ and his friends. 

Watch the following video to get a full feel of a birthday surprise fit for a prince. As the camera girl, I would like to apologize in advance for the poor video-taking. And kudos to Datin and Pablo for putting the video together.

Thank you for watching.  

Prince of Borneo - Part II

It all started one night (Monday, May 23, 2011)... 

Guy: Haaaloo, Uncle [to Pablo].. Boleh mnta $$ kah? Satu ringgit kah? Atau 20 sen?

JJ: *pusing belakang, ketakutan* Bha, Pablo. Apa macam ni?

[Pablo 2011 via Facebook] 

TRANSLATION

Guy: Haaaloo, Uncle [to Paulo].. Can you spare me some change? A dollar? Or even 20 cents? 

JJ: *turning away nervously* So, my dear Pablo, what ever are we going to do? 

We were actually on our way (JJ, Pablo, Jonny Depp, Datin, Challie, Cewek Pilo, and me) from a lavish dinner by the roadside. As usual, JJ had nothing but the best, and so did Datin and Challie. By the way, they are all royals. Datin is the reigning queen of Labuan, whilst Challie is the King of Rock a.k.a. Guitar Hero. So, of course they had scrumptious chicken bathe with creamy sambal sauce. And, let's not forget about Datin's inability to eat vegetables. 

So, anyways. We were on our way back when a scruffy looking guy came our way. It so happened that we were walking through a pretty dark alley, with Sitis (Si Tikus = rats) running all around, as big as chickens, mind you. Maybe seeing the tall and handsome Pablo (JJ's gardener or better known as the handsomest, cutest looking man or EVEN BETTER, JJ's scandal), the weird, toothless guy went straight to him. When he noticed Your Highnest JJ, he turned to him. But luckily Bodyguard a.k.a Kacak a.k.a JJ's scandal, or simply Pablo, was there to save the day, or should I say night. 

As for the rest, especially Datin and I, were away as fast as lightning. Cewek, on the other hand, make dunno and walked straight while Challie just made his Buargggh look *eh, takazut sia*. 

Well, when we reached the Dorm at Sku-Ul, JJ let out a scream. He was never that scared before (or has he *evil laugh*).

Few minutes later, he posted this on Facebook: 

‎Dear me. Not only was this kingdom have less places to eat out and completely full of rubbish, BUT, this place (which I will conquer very soon), also has stupid !@#$% strangers everywhere. Oh, please excuse my language. Even if my entourage walk with me in a group, that stupid guy still dared to ask for $$ from a soon-to-be Prince. He even kept following us! 

My fellow merry men, thank you for spending your time with me: Pablo, Challie, *me , Cewek Pilo, Jonny Depp and Datin =D 

Judas, Juda-a-a 

James, Ja-a-a-mes

Prince of Borneo - Part I

The story I am about to tell you is the first of many parts. It is about this young man who was loved by everyone. His name is James Earring Poloko Manireng. JJ for short. He was as bright as the sun and he captured the hearts of everyone. The perfect attribute of a prince. 

It all started when he had to go away from home to be a scholar on the Mainland. All his life he was confined under the watchful eyes of the Elders. The move abroad smelt like freedom for JJ. His first day at the Sku-Ul, the established place where scholars went to get educated, was just the beginning. In just one semester, he was already making friends with half of the student population. By the beginning of the second semester, not only were professors and students alike greeting him in the hallways, but local townsfolk in nearby shops and restaurants were calling his name whenever he passed by. 

Although the number of friends that JJ knew were growing day by day, he had a few close friends who were with him through thick and thin. Pablo, Jonny Depp, Datin, Challie, Cewek Pilo, and me. The seven of us were always together and we were like a family. Each of us were different in our own ways yet so similar in thought. 

But it was not all rainbows and butterflies for JJ. Little did he knew that he was meant for even greater things. He was the Chosen One... Gaga, ooh la laa... Roma, roma ah...

Staying Up

Good morning. It's Sunday! Yesterday was Saturday, and tomorrow's Monday (really, Rebecca Black?) Wow, didn't really sleep at all. But before you think of club hopping and booze, let me stop you there. 

I have honestly gone clubbing only TWICE since I came back to Sabah in 2008, which is considerably surprising given the fact that I used to go out a lot before till 6 in the morning back in Sri Lanka. I guess I just kinda matured? LOL. In a way, I guess. I mean, I laugh a lot, and those who don't really know might think I'm insane or just plain childish. 

But in other aspects, I think I'm grown up. I mean I'm going to be 22 this December. That's pretty old. Sigh. This post is getting to be a little boring, isn't it? 

Well, let's get to the point. I procrastinate a lot. And so, since we have a test on Monday and an assignment due on Wednesday, I've decided to stay in the college lounge. In fact, I have been here for 23 hours since 9am yesterday. That long, right? 

You must be thinking: Wow, she spent so long there, bet she studied and finished her assignment... Haha. You're sooo wrong. I've only started reading my notes this early morning. The entire day and night was spent Gaia-ing and YouTubing and a little touchup on my assignment. 

Sigh. The woe of life: being a procrastinator. 

 ♥ ♥ God, help me and give me the strength to push through  ♥ ♥ 

♥ ♥ ♥ Good day, world. May today is spent studying ardently ♥ ♥ ♥ 

A Kiss From My Man

By far, this is my favourite picture of me and Wayne. 

♥ ♥ ♥ I love you, hun ♥ ♥ ♥ 

P.S. For those who have read my blog posts and wondering who Wayne is.. Well, he's my boyfriend.

A Day Out With My Bestie

Last Saturday, Meera and I decided to go to Suria Sabah to check out books at Times so we can get references from actualbooks. And I would say it was fun. Just us girls hanging out doing what we wanted to in no hurry at all.

You know how it is when you go out with the boys. They will sigh and moan and become restless when it comes to malls and girls. Have you ever taken a guy or a bunch of dudes to go shopping at the mall or even to Servay? After a few minutes, their eyes start glazing over and soon they fidget and emit an aura of complete utter boredom.

Like the other day when a group of us went to the mall to go watch a movie. What movie? I can't remember. But what I do remember is that we girls have the tendency to disappear at an amazing speed when passing through boutiques or any shop that catches the eye, while guys are more focus on reaching their destination, in this case, the cinema.

It's funny how the guys had to stop abruptly to look around where Meera and I have disappeared to, just to find us ooh-ing and ahh-ing at high heels.

Anyways, back to the topic. We took the bus (although James thought that we two might get lost in the concrete jungle LOL), and got to Suria Sabah safely. Imagine the freedom we felt. Just us girls. Hehe. Stopping at any shop without having to inform or hear the sighs of the guys. Of course our main task was to go to Times. It was relaxing and we got to get our references. We even bought Oxford dictionaries (and now we're going to have Word of the Day :D) that costs around RM30.00 but definitely worth it because these included Thesaurus!

So all was well after we got out from the bookshop... until we decided to use the lift to go down. LOL. We nicely got into a crowded lift, just to find it going up instead of down. And when the lift doors opened, we found ourselves back on the same floor! I swore I pressed the right button. LOL. Us being our laughing and giggly selves, literally laughed ourselves to the conveniently close-by ladies.

I found that was so much fun. See. We can have fun, too, without the gang. Although... We do miss Rudolf's wit and sarcasm, James' bubbly persona, and even Jonathan! Not forgetting, of course, Yee.

After the laughing fit we had at the lifts, we went for a bite at Big Apple. Then, we went to Wisma Merdeka to look at shoes and clothes, but mostly shoes. After taking the city bus, we went to Wawasan Plaza to buy water bottles. Again, we laughed and joked at the bottles section until the attendants told us jokingly not to laugh too much or else we'll faint. LOL. Meera and I disagree because we know what actually happens if you laugh too much: a trip to the loo close at hand! LOL. In the end, only I got a pink bottle. I love it! But I do think the price was a little too dear.

Even the trip back on the bus was a laugh. We sat at the far end where our heads could already reach the ceiling of the bus. At every bump, we had to duck or stand a chance to win a knock on the head!

Meera, we should do this again! It was fun hanging out with you, LFFL!

♥ ♥ ♥