Famous words

But words are things, and a small drop of ink,
Falling, like dew, upon a thought, produces
That which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think.

Lord Byron - Poet
(1788-1824)

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Autumn In Melbourne

From the moment I touched down in Melbourne, I felt excitement fluttering inside.The friendly Immigration Officer at the counter asked me if I was coming home. I said sort of - that I had 2 homes. She nodded and said everyone has that nowadays. It's true, for me, Melbourne is my second home. I feel comfortable with it, I know what to do, where to go, how to get there. And yet, as I sat in the car with cousin,looking at the panaroma speeding past me, I also felt the familiar sense of loneliness; my closest companion over the past two years. For a moment, I felt like going back; but I reminded myself that I am here for a reason, and that I'm gonna put this silly feelings away and enjoy.

I spent Saturday resting and on Sunday, I went to the Melbourne International Flower Show with my cousin and her fiancee. It was an interesting event, flowers arranged never looked so unique nor beautiful ever. And yes I have the photos to prove it; I just need some time to upload them. After a long day at the show, we were heading back to the car when my cousin decided to pose for a photograph. As I watched her, I suddenly heard a voice on my left asking a question "So who's the sophisticated girl?" I looked up and saw that the voice belonged to my friend R. (My friend R here does not like to be mentioned on the net). We spoke for a few minutes. For a moment,I felt like I was transported back to when I was 24, when I used to date him and I had this immense crush on him. My cousin said that I looked shy, and I was a little. I guess that once u have feelings for a guy and after all the hurt u went through is gone, in its place is a soft spot reserved for him in the corner of ur heart.

And now, on to my quest for the week - shopping, catching up with friends and enjoying Melbourne's beauty. Oh did I forget to mention John Mayer's concert on Saturday?


Anu

P/S - I just passed by an Indian restaurant on the way to the cafe. I think if I were to go in, they may ask me to leave - as the last time I was there, I had a little "incident" there. The perils of too much red wine! *LOL* And no, I am not going to have my lunch there!

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See Ya Laterz!

Read this interesting horoscope on Friendster today. It's one of those horoscopes that u wanna follow thru, at least I do!

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)[?]
The Bottom Line
You can't wait for great things to happen -- you must go out and make them happen!

In Detail
Are you waiting for a great day to happen? If so, you are thinking backwards. You can't wait for great things to happen to you -- you have to go out and make them happen! This includes every area of your life: romance, job opportunities and even good health. Set aside any silly notions you have about deserving what the universe sends you. You deserve whatever you want, as long as you're willing to put the necessary work into making it happen.

So I'm gonna be flying off to Melbourne tomorrow nite. I am as predicted very excited. My heart's like beating a 100k's per hour. I've packed my bag, yes - in half an hour...the fastest I've pack, ever. So now all I have to do is get thrugh the day at work tomorrow and then it's off to the airport! Hope all goes well!I will try to blog when I am there, let's see how things go...

See ya laterz!

Anu

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9 days!

The days are passing by so fast this week. It's already Thursday tomorrow and I have yet to pack and I still have a few things to get for friends and cousins in Melbourne. I'll have to do the last minute shopping after work tomorrow and then head home to pack my bag. Luckily it's not going to be a major hassle as I am only going to be there for 9 days. Plus I am going to be buying a few tops. :P Melbourne is my second home and I do know where to get cheap, quality clothes! And then it's a flight away to Melbourne and next week, all excited and estatic about seeing John Mayer create magic with his guitar LIVE! *Happiness*

Anu

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Someday I'll Be Saturday Night

But perhaps not this Saturday night.

I've been at home since 5pm. And watched some tv, then I've been online since 6pm. And it's just passed midnight now. I haven't been online for this long since...mid 90's when I had a Pakistani cyberboyfriend in London! *LOL* Those were the days of sleeping late and waking up at 4am just to chat to him on MIRC. Times have changed. I now have to sleep by 11.30 or risk falling asleep on my desk at work the next day. Tonite being Saturday, I've gone the extra mile, I've going past 12 (I can hear u all say woohoo!) I've had a few chats tonite, one with an old friend, another with a new acquaintance so it's not too bad, it's been fun. However, I'd still prefer to be another Saturday night. A night that could possibly include an intimate dinner with someone special, followed by a stroll on the beach before heading home for sweet-spicy loving and snuggles. Someday I will be that Saturday night. Hopefully.
Anu

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Speedy Gonzales

I really liked that song when I was a kid...

What does it have to do with this post? Well yesterday I went for a Speed Dating session, a first for me. I must admit, when on the way back from Batu Pahat to KL (an excellent place u know, wish it was my hometown),I was hoping that we wouldn't reach on time, so that I could head back home instead of to a unfamiliar cafe to attend a strange and nerve wrecking event. But friends being friends, they had to drive me straight to the venue and practically pushed me out of the car. Thanks guys, wouldn't have done it without u!

So I was there 5 minutes before 6pm and got to know a few girls who were there, most were there for the first time, like me...Then the organisers gave an introduction and away we went! I was nervous at first, but after a couple of minutes I got the hang of it. At the end of the 2.5 hours, 4/7 guys got a tick from me and I had the some of the funniest things said to me.

When I asked one guy which football team is his favourite, he said Liverpool. "But I support MU because Liverpool can't win!" How funny is that! And a 28 year old fella was commenting how upset he is cos' he can't find the right girl. I told him that he's still young, so it's ok...He was adament that it was too late for him, he said "After 30, u can get sick fast, and then if ur sick, ur children will get sick, so it's better to get married early!" Sounds like he wants a caretaker not a partner!Needless to say I ticked No for him.

All in all, it was an interesting experience. I got a number of a guy who ticked me as Yes. I am not sure where that will go, but I am open to meeting new friends for sure. Would I do it again? Maybe in a couple of months...(if it's free) *LOL*

Anu

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