Wednesday, September 29, 2024

Bread and Butter

I am starting to lose interest in work. Not as a concept on a whole but specifically what I am doing. If anything I'd be the one person who takes pride in the final results of my work but with the shitload of responsibility and work I am being handed, it's fucking impossible to live up to my own standards. And I hate it. It's not even a reasonable amount of work for what I'm getting paid. Am starting to wonder if this is the reason you're all cynics. And why no one ever works for Passion, because Passion is fun but at the end of the day it doesn't pay bills.

Right this second it feels like someone just gave me a wakeup call... welcome to the working world.

Posted by Stephanie, 02:38 PM

Tuesday, September 28, 2024

Blue for Blue and other staged acts

The way people laugh and ridicule the thought of attending Blue's concert tonight for FREE, you'd think it was an invitation to a gay induction. Not that there is anything ridiculous about gay people, but society can be stupidly narrow-minded. But then again, I too, giggled at the thought.. only because I don't like boy-band-type concerts. And only because a certain amount of tolerance is required to endure high-pitch screams of adolescent PYTs and leave the place with ear drums intact. Besides, I find boys in tight pants gyrating to pop music... amusing. Giggle.

Not turning down Alicia Keys, though. Am trying to devise an evil plan to tag along with editorial to the press conference on Tuesday.

Anyone up for Bond's concert? Let me know (I'll see if I can hook you up).

Why the sudden influx of concerts, anyway? Or is it just me not noticing because I'm buried in A4 printouts?

Posted by Stephanie, 06:04 PM

Monday, September 27, 2024

Legendary weekend... not!

It has occurred to me to post up some pictures of my mad weekend. Too bad I didn't actually have one. But I'm sure everyone else had some form of fun involving loud music and imbibing cocktail after shooter. I miss those days. I'm complaining but I'm not going to do anything about it -- hah!

Besides working a full day on Saturday, all we did was stay in with lots of food (this might explain my recent 4kg weight gain) watching Troy and King Arthur in succession. The similarities between the two movies are a little drab, but then again you can't get too creative with valiant heroes and fearless chick plots. Can't say it was a bad weekend though-- having Brad and Ioan (that's Lancelot) running around covered in grime for 5 hours was rather entertaining.

And it's Monday again. Catches up on you real quick, doesn't it?

Posted by Stephanie, 06:40 PM

Friday, September 24, 2024

Un-surprises

In my inbox this morning from Jo:

"I am off to Melbourne fashion week from the 22 October to 29th October --- wanna come??"

We missed the last one because I was skipping countries. And history likes to repeat itself -- some time during that period I will be attempting to scale the Great Wall and have coffee with a friend amidst the hustle and bustle of old China. Or new. I will find out.

On the phone 2 minutes ago:

"We got your number from Lavinie of Dance Space. We heard you can dance hip hop. Would you like to come for casting for a TV commercial?"

I think they got the wrong Stephanie. I've only ever been there once and it was for cardio hip hop. Anyway, it was for Kotex, and I declined. I do not want to be seen on national TV bopping to a sanitary pad jingle. I already am ridiculous enough. Already forming in my head -- 'Kotex pads are fuckin' radz'. Urk.

Am off home to 'freshen up' before I head to Zouk for JUICE DJ Quest. Desperately need another graphic designer or two to come in full-time. I'm not sure if I can juggle 5 mags a month. It's starting to kill me. Email me your resumes?

Posted by Stephanie, 06:57 PM

Thursday, September 23, 2024

Odd vibes

Back when I was still studying in Wanganui, minor quakes were an everyday occurence. Most of the time you won't feel it. There are tell-tale signs - water in cups, especially - that otherwise contradicts the lack of sensory but I always know. I am a paranoid person when it comes to shifting grounds. Or shifting anything, for that matter. I remember once being in a museum and walking into a makeshift living room which was meant to move and shake to stimulate what an earthquake feels like. The television was tuned to CNN and the floorboards were creaky. I didn't like it.

Another time, after too many rides on Dreamworld's (Australia) Wipe Out, whenever I sat still I could feel the rest of the world moving. At dinner, I felt like I was still on the ride and half expecting my plate of potatoes to come flying up at me. It was strange. Your perception of reality shifts, literally.

It's happening again, right now. The management has decided to start digging just behind our offices, and every once in a while the building will shake. I watch from the balcony when I go for cigarette breaks. It's strange to see those huge machines at work.

Posted by Stephanie, 05:51 PM

Tuesday, September 21, 2024

Sapporo wants you!

Oh boy, Sapporo sounds like a fun place to visit and work for 2 months. I definately won't be able to go, but one of you creative sorts might! I've always wanted to visit Japan. I have a friend there now, which helps a whole lot with the language barrier.

I wish. I need to leave the country for a week or so. The urge to travel is becoming somewhat unbearable and the daily grind serves only as a reminder that I am still here. I don't know why this bugs me. These days I can't even start my day without a double espresso.

Posted by Stephanie, 12:45 PM

Monday, September 20, 2024

Where does all the money go?

Last I checked, I was middle-class personified.

But today, all that will change. You see, I have 15 million US Dollars waiting to be claimed.. that is, if I take on a selfless project in helping the handicapped and the poor. All this, and more, funded by a very generous lady from South Africa. Her story? Rich dad, killed by mob. Husband and child, killed by mob. Mob looking for her, but they don't know that she has only six months left to live because she has a very 'severe' cancer of the brain. Thus, she selected me for the task of taking the money from a security company in Europe if I would be willing to help the Purpose.

How very, very exciting.

I forgot to mention, also, that last week, two women from Namibia approached me (via email) with 10 million US Dollars to help them spread the word of God where I am. Their story is somewhat similar to the above lady, except that anti-Christian big guns are hunting them down. But nothing beats the AIDS-ridden man who has 2 months to live and wants to give me 10 million US Dollars to help start another AIDS research institute.. because he can't do it himself as his dead wife's murderers are after him. Of course, he realises that the research institute isn't going to cure him in time but he wishes to help others in similar situations.

I really am going to be rich from saving the world in three clicks.. hello, snotty upper crust!

Posted by Stephanie, 12:29 AM

Friday, September 17, 2024

And then there was

I'd like to thank everyone for the well wishes and some for the generous offers to donate blood. My dad is doing well, and hopefully he will be out of the hospital next week.

In the meantime, life goes on.. work is still killing me. I was just thinking about what I'd be saying to my next potential employers -- I love my job and my colleagues but working on 5 magazines a month is just too much to handle? I can't focus on any one product because I lack time, so I want to work for just one magazine? I wish. Not that I'm thinking of leaving this job. It has its pros.

Checked out Zion-I at Zouk last night (Salem Innovation Sessions). My heart's just not in partying anymore these days.. mainly because there is so much else going on in my life and I'd rather get sleep at night. I left straight after the sessions, before Ghetto Heaven started. It's good, however, to note that the hip hop culture in Malaysia is very much alive and kicking.

Kudos to Sphere Mag for the xoxoxo :) If you haven't seen it already, check it out, it's a pretty cool mag. Also:
Half empty
This is a Magazine
Buffalo
Magwerk

Feel free to post any links to cool online mags that you may have come across!

Posted by Stephanie, 03:36 PM

Tuesday, September 14, 2024

O Negative

Do excuse the absence of posts recently. There is a family emergency that I have been attending to.. my father has been admitted to the hospital and life has been a little topsy turvy since. I don't really feel like talking about it yet (reality is taking time to sink in properly) but if anyone I know out there has O- blood and willing to donate some, please get in contact. Sorry for being so vague. :/

Posted by Stephanie, 02:38 PM

Transatlantic sexcapades

First there was the confessions blog de jour from a London belle.. now a New York escort has also jumped on the blog bandwagon. Prada, Jimmy Choos and Sex. Yes, please!

Posted by Stephanie, 02:38 PM

Friday, September 10, 2024

Zipping through another week

This has been an interesting week so far, and about to get more so. Work's been stressfully fun (funnily stressful?) in the publishing department, having to close two magazines while trying not to overdose on caffiene buzzes. We've also been interviewing prospective candidates for a graphic designer post throughout the week and I sat in on most.. it was fun! My boss is hilarious. And.. I sold my thigh high boots on eBay (am going to miss it even though I don't wear it any more) and discovered an old 'blog' friend Benjamin online again after a 3 year hiatus.. yay! Finally, I'm off after lunch today to head up to the East Coast to check out the new highway with bikini and sunscreen in tow.

I wish I had more time on my hands. Everytime I think I have a foot in the door for Time Management 101, it slams. Kinda like trying to get a hold on water ;) Ugh.

Bought some new books to bring along and read whilst I burn to a crisp on the beach. Randomly selected Maggie Alderson's new one (I can't even recall the title.. sheesh) because it seemed like a stress-free typical chick lit read. Nik noted that the main character works in a magazine. Coincidence, really!

Week went past way too fast for my liking. I don't know what happened to all the days between Monday and now. Have a good weekend. King Unique's at Zouk tomorrow night. Apparently it's going to be good but I won't be in town. Yay?

Posted by Stephanie, 01:56 PM

Wednesday, September 8, 2024

Birthdays etc

There are so many September babies. My dear friend Mark and colleague April turn a year older today. Well, yesterday, since it's past midnight. My other colleagues Tze Khay and Jon are having birthdays this week. So is my mom. And my baby Nik is turning a year older next week. And another colleague, Chak, a day after that. Happy birthdays! Did I miss out anyone? Wow. Bring out the champagne, please!

At least I've already sorted out Nik's present. I bought him a pair of Cole Haan sandals he's been drooling at on eBay, which arrived yesterday in the mail. No surprise factor, since he bid and I paid.. LOL. He is stoked nonetheless, and I am stoked that he is stoked. Now to think of something to get for mom. Half my paycheck has gone straight back to my parents and my grandmother, so my budget is limited to about $100. Anyone has any great ideas? Scarves, perfumes and flowers are big no-nos. I definitely have to get her something nice, since I bought dad a very nice working shirt for his birthday last month :) Might actually wander out to the shops again after a two month retail hiatus.

Have to hit the sack, you know how it is (being busy corporate working girl and all). I miss Uni life. Grr.

Before I go, how much do you think these vintage Adidas shoes are worth?

Posted by Stephanie, 01:22 AM

Monday, September 6, 2024

I'd like fries with that

Right before lunch, I could've sworn I was hallucinating. My temples were throbbing right before the screen turned white and nothing made sense.. IT HURT!! And for a split second I felt like I was going to faint. And it's not from lack of food either. The doctor (I managed to make it to the clinic at the mall with Nik's help) told me it was migraine. One large fries and two Ponstans later and everything was back to normal.

I shoved my half-day medical leave cert at my boss, who took a cursory glance at it and said "What do you want me to do with it?" I shrugged. "Keep it for when you want a day off and change the dates!"

Too bad my boss knows I know he's only kidding.

Posted by Stephanie, 11:56 PM

Friday, September 3, 2024

A bass note

We went for Heineken Music presents Temple of Sound at Velvet last night. Was there real early and managed to catch the band alone with some beers. Started talking to this guy Magnus about travelling and New York and later realised that he was the bassist. I seem to be crossing paths with bassists a lot. Like the Shane Simmons one, and the one from Groovejam. Music was all right, not my kinda stuff but we checked out Ghetto Heaven after and it was packed out. Not bad at all.

Posted by Stephanie, 12:39 PM

Thursday, September 2, 2024

The Cosmopolitan Party

August 23, 2024
"Today, shockwaves ran through the world of politics--and the world of fashion--as popular Manhattanite Carrie Bradshaw announced her candidacy for President of the United States."

Posted by Stephanie, 12:11 PM

Wednesday, September 1, 2024

A fuzzy opinion on Women

1. Women love to shop. It is the one area of the world where they feel like they're actually in control.
(Very true. It fulfills a baser need for posession, I swear.)

2. Women especially love a bargain. The question of "need" is irrelevant, so don't bother pointing it out. Anything on sale is fair game. (Why pay full price?)

3. Women never have anything to wear. Don't question the racks of clothes in the closet; you "just don't understand". (Seriously, this phenomenon is a mystery to me too.,I can't explain why it happens.. it just does.)

4. Women need to cry. And they won't do it alone unless they know you can hear them. (Hmm, am not so sure about this, but it applies to most..)

5. Women will always ask questions that have no right answer, in an effort to trap you into feeling guilty. (We always have to have the last say!)

6. Women love to talk. Silence intimidates them and they feel a need to fill it, even if they have nothing to say. (Actually, silence is golden for me. Quieter the better. Apparently this statement does not apply to all women.)

7. Women need to feel like there are people worse off than they are. That's why soap operas and Oprah Winfrey-type shows are so successful. (Hang on, this applies for men too, why the heck would we be glued in front of our idiot-boxes listening to William Hung? Because we are all shower superstars, hah!)

8. Women don't need sex as often as men do. This is because sex is more physical for men and more emotional for women. Just knowing that the man wants* to have sex with them fulfills the emotional need. (Bad news, guys. Unless you meet a nympho, I'm afraid this is quite true.)

9. Women hate bugs. Even the strong-willed ones need a man around when there's a spider or a wasp involved. (Excuse me, but we're really not that bad. Well, not ALL the time.)

10. Women can't keep secrets. They eat away at them from the inside. And they don't view it as being untrustworthy, providing they only tell two or three people. (No, really, we can.)

11. Women always go to public restrooms in groups. It gives them a chance to gossip. (More of a safety reason if anything else.)

12. Women can't refuse to answer a ringing phone, no matter what she's doing. It might be the lottery calling. (So not true, I put my phone on silent when I'm busy. If it's important enough, they will call back anyway.)

13. Women never understand why men love toys. Men understand that they wouldn't need toys if women had an "on/off" switch. (Hey, I love toys too!)

14. Women think all beer is the same. (Hell no!)

15. Women keep three different shampoos and two different conditioners in the shower. (Only because I get samples..)

16. After a woman showers, the bathroom will smell like a tropical rain forest. (Better than smelling like the opposite.)

17. Women don't understand the appeal of sports. Men seek entertainment that allows them to escape reality. Women seek entertainment that reminds them of how horrible things *could* be. (Michael Schumacher, 7 time world champion.. yeeeesssss!!)

18. If a man goes on a seven-day trip, he'll pack five days worth of clothes and will wear some things twice; if a woman goes on a seven-day trip she'll pack 21 outfits because she doesn't know what she'll feel like wearing each day. (We prefer to think of it as covering all bases, actually. Ahem.)

19. Women brush their hair *before* bed. (Not all of us do.)

20. Watch a woman eat an ice cream cone and you'll have a pretty good idea about how she'll be in bed. (For the record, I gobble mine. It's not a sure indication, believe me. Just like what they say about men's shoe sizes in relation to the actual package.. ahhh, HAHAHHHAA!)

21. Women are paid less than men, except for Modeling. (Depends on the job, but generally true due to unfairness in working environments. Bloody sexists.)

22. Women are *never* wrong. Apologizing is the mans responsibility, "It's there in the bible". hmmm who was it that gave Adam the apple? (I could be wrong about this..)

23. Women do *not* know anything about cars. "Oil-stick, oil doesn't stick?" (Outright bullshit to me, but applies for some women. They probably have personal drivers.)

24. Women have better restrooms. They get the nice chairs and red carpet. (And makeup artists in the loo, too, at posh London eateries.)

25. The average number of items in a typical woman's bathroom is 437. A man would not be able to identify most of these items. (Shelf this under 'ignorance' or 'can't care more' in a man's book. I have 23, for the record, but we can go OTT sometimes.)

26. Women love cats. Men say they love cats, but when women aren't looking, men kick cats. (Biased statement, I know some men who really love cats and some women who hate them.)

27. Women love to talk on the phone. A woman can visit her girlfriend for two weeks, and upon returning home, she will call the same friend and they will talk for three hours. (Never happened to me before.)

28. A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the garbage, answer the phone, read a book, or get the mail. (And risk having my nails chipped and my shoes dirtied? Never!)

30. Women will drive miles out of their way to avoid the possibility of getting lost using a shortcut. (I plead ignorance on this matter. Justin is worse.)

31. Women do NOT want an honest answer to the question, 'How do I look?' (The question is arbitrary, really. Men don't want an honest answer to 'What do you think?' either.)

32. PMS stands for: Permissible Man-Slaughter. Or at least men think it means that. PMS also stands for Punish My Spouse. (Pesky Men Stay-away?)

33. The first naked man woman see is "Ken". (But he doesn't have a penis!)

35. Women are insecure about their weight, butt and breast-size. (Men are insecure about their penis size. If you disagree, please explain all the spam I get about penis enlargements and pleasing her in bed.)

36. Women will make three right-hand turns to avoid making one left-hand turn. (Why waste the time and effort?)

37. "Oh, nothing," has an entirely different meaning in woman-language than it does in man-language. (Yes, it is followed by a silent 'but...' Guys take note.)

38. Lewis Carroll's Caterpillar had nothing on women. (Never heard of it.)

39. Women cannot use a map without turning the map to correspond to the direction that they are heading. (Really?!?!)

40a All women are overweight by definition, don't argue with them about it. (Well, when compared to the stick figures we're constantly exposed to in our choice of media.. it IS true!)

40b All women are overweight by definition, don't agree with them about it. (.. Because we don't need the affirmation.)

41. If it is not Valentines day, and you see a man in a flower shop, you can probably start up a conversation by asking, "What did you do?" (Is this an implication of the shortfalls of men in the frist place..?)

42. Women want equal rights, but you rarely hear them clamoring to be let into the draft to cover the responsibilities that go with those rights. (Getting catty, are we?)

43. Only women understand the reason for "guest towels" and the "good china". (I'd take cool paper plates from Ikea over good china when I'm having a party.. anytime.)

44. If a man ticks off a woman she will often respond by getting a fuzzy toilet cover which warms their rear, but makes it impossible for the lid to stay up thus it constantly gets peed on by the guys. (which gets them in more trouble) (This is Malaysia, mate.)

45. Women never check to see if the lid is up. They seem to prefer taking a flying butt leap towards the bowl and then chewing men out because they "left the seat up" instead of taking one second and lowering it themselves. (We're not blind. Just bitchy.)

46. Wo men can get out of speeding tickets by pouting. This will get men arrested. (Again, this is Malaysia, mate. We wink, pout and offer to buy the dude a 'kopi'..)

47. Women don't really care about a sense of humor in a guy despite claims to the contrary. You don't see womens trampling over Tom Cruise to get to Gilbert Gottfried do you? (Don't make extreme comparisons, and we won't be snarky about men trampling over Pammy Anderson to get to Roseanne.)

Original list of 'True facts about women' stolen from an e-mail from Lynn. Got more to add?

Posted by Stephanie, 06:48 PM














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