January 30, 2005 I gave up. =)
Shall see it 10years down the road.
Then I shall look back and
wished that I never did this.
I'm still young. =)
I vandalise my table when I'm down.
But thankfully I did it on some plastic.
Just as pretty.
Sorry Di.
-nIx- @ [[1:43 PM]]
January 29, 2005 I feel so crushed now.
Crying. Confused.
I don't know.
I just want to try new stuff.
Yet they want to start with family.
I took so bloody long just to be able
to talk to my parents again
ever since I was so attached to games.
It really cuts my heart real badly
whenever I raise my voice at them.
Yes I didn't use to feel like that
2years ago.
But that's me last time.
I don't have the right to do
anything against them.
I don't want to quit
neither do I want to continue.
Yes I'm stuck here.
I don't want to let Di down
yet I don't want any part of this job
to involve my family.
They make me feel like breaking down.
I don't want them to be involved.
I feel like they're going
to hate me for life.
I'm confused.
I can't sleep.
I'm very tired.
But these thoughts keep running
through my mind.
Yes. I'm just another someone
with many dreams.
I dream too much.
I aim too high.
I don't know why.
Yet I don't want to let anyone down.
They tell me you never know the result
if you don't try.
I am like so sure they don't
try and listen to me.
I think I work better with stranger.
They just don't give me the chance.
I can't sleep.
I'm tired. Very.
There's no one online
that I can feel comfortable talking to.
Yea. I don't have the money.
I don't spend much.
I'm not going to spend any more money
other than on food, medical and daily needs.
Nobody understands.
I love money.
......... I don't know what to say.
I just know he won't support the idea.
Whatever.
There goes my goal or whatever.
Yes. I'm fickle minded.
I think I'm too selfish.
I think for myself too much.
Maybe I should just drop this idea.
It's causing me a lot of pain.
Maybe 10years down the road
I'll see it again.
Known to every single person on earth.
Then I'd start to regret
why I didn't try hard enough.
I just got defeated.
Maybe I'll just stop here.
Yes I still feel very sad
and bad and regretful.
I don't know.
I've got totally no mood to talk about work.
Except for the fact some couple tried
to order and I screwed it up.
Well it wasn't my fault.
No one was around.
I don't know.
I'm selfish.
I want to try.
I want to learn.
I want to do many things.
But it's all for status.
I like learning.
I don't see anything wrong with it.
I don't know why it's so hard
to find people in this world
who are willing to help.
If my dad sees me crying
he's going to tell me to quit.
Yes. Somehow or other
he would mean that.
I twist words.
I think not long from now
I'd remember this incident
and laugh over it.
That it's not worth crying over
and just another "want" in life.
I should go off now.
-nIx- @ [[10:22 PM]]
January 27, 2005 *Updated below. =) 12.49pm
Yea another quite happy day at work.
I'm going to bath after I blog.
Gee. I can't stand it.
I smell of food.
Yea. The horrible version.
Got scolded, well slightly.
Shall not bore you guys out
by elaborating. =)
I learnt that there's another
restaurant on the floor below
and one beside.
I mean I learnt their locations.
Not too tiring today.
My neck hurts since morning.
Still hurting like crazy.
Yea. I had second break.
Gu du like crazy.
But I've got the TV to accompany me.
Went out of the canteen after 20minutes.
Was surprised that Bernard actually
asked his friend or something about
the faith. -.-||
Rajan forgot to hand in
the money slip to the security.
12:26am
Dennis was like flipping through
the pages again and again.
Security told us he was in the
room service so we rushed there
and managed to find him there. =)
12:28am
Reached the security room
together with the list. =D
12:30am++
Managed to get our pay,
not like we usually do.
Don't wanna get people in trouble.
Shan't say much. =D
12:32am
Reached the bus and the bus driver
scolded us because we were like
two minutes late?
"Xian jai ji dian liao?"
Found out that AMK is very big.
At least for me.
Plus the only place I know of it
is the area from the Library
till Courts or somewhere there.
Singapore Poly's letter sent
was quite cute.
Especially for my friend, Jamie.
But unfortunately I don't think
there's where I want to go. -.-
I've got people to accompany me
and talk to me during work
on Friday! Yippie. =D
Off for now.
I seriously need to bath.
*
Yea. I'm yawning away.
Ange's sms woke me up.
Followed by sms from
one of the full time staff.
10.30am
"Why you wake up so early?
Go back to sleep."
Haa. And he woke up at 9.30am?
I want to go Ice Skating!
I think I'm rich. Haa.
But my mum says people
can earn $100 a day.
Which in other words,
means I earn crap.
Yea I twisted her words. =x
But who cares. =)
I'm happy with my job. =)
Learnt to pick up food and yada.
I still want to learn buffet. Heh.
Then I can have the priviledge
of using the big trolley. =D
Shall go out with Ange later.
3pm+. Crap.
She wants to collect her pay.
I finally decided
what to do with my pay.
Buy Valentine's Day present
for the LOL gang. =)
Yea. I can afford it now. =D
I forgot what else.
And finally, I just thought about
getting a new keyboard. =)
It looks horrible now.
And with the money I have
I could afford a new phone!
But I shan't waste precious
money down the drain like that.
I like the phone Nokia 7260
But then I realised that it looks
ugly in real.
It looked so perfect in the brochures
and advertisments.
I don't like it now.
It's too shiny.
But I'd still love it if it
wasn't shiny.
So sad, so sad. =(
I can't remember what I did to my pay.
1st day
- Kept in my drawer.
-Not going to spend it. =D
2nd day
-Spent with my cousin
-Remainder spent over
quite a long duration.
3rd day
-I have no idea. *Poof*
It just vanished. LOL.
Maybe I spent it.
4th day
5th
-Passed to mum for bank
6th day
7th
[[with a little from 8th]]
- $100 for my mum's birthday.
[[I couldn't figure out
what to give her.]]
9th day
10th
-I don't know.
Keyboard?
Valentines' Day presents?
So I worked a total of 10days
since 15th December 2004.
Yes. Very pathetic.
Well there was like 2and a half
weeks I was slacking at home
because there wasn't enough
space for me. Haa.
I shouldn't put the money in my bank.
Heh. Because after all I'd be
drawing my own money out to use?
My parents are already depositing
some into the bank. I should use
theirs instead. -.-
Crap. I can't believe I thought
that way. How.. unfair I am towards them?
I should be paying for my own stuff
now that I have a job. Oh well.
I hate adult fare. =)
Off for now. 1.09pm
-nIx- @ [[1:38 AM]]
January 26, 2005 Yes! nIx did it!
*Claps hands.
*Screams
*Shouts.
HAA.
Ate buffet at some restaurant
at some SAFRA. =x
I hate the raw shell stuff.
They taste horrible.
I'm going to get fat. -.-||
I want to go Ice Skating!
[[Long post ahead. All about work.
Feel free to read.
Please press the [x] button
if you can't stand it. =)
I don't like flames. =D]]
Happy girl at work today.
Although I killed myself yet again.
I was folding napkins.
[[=D~ As usual.]]
Then the phone rang.
Then the manager asked me to pick it up.
"Good morning, S_________. Eh M_______ C____."
Hahaha. Gosh.
Then the lady was like
"Sorry is this [[name of hotel]]?"
Yada yada.
"So I called [[Don't know when]].
I wanted to order a cake but they
said cannot"blablabla.
Something about it being rectangle
and not being able
to make the cake bigger.
Then she wants a figure 1
on it for her son's 1st birthday.
Etc, etc.
Finally the girl arrived
and save me from the tourment.
She took over. Yes.
I think she'd kill me if she finds
out what I said previously. =x
Broke a goblet
while clearing the tray to the kitchen.
*Glances around.
I felt so bad. -.-
I still think its the strong
wind that blows whenever the door blows
that caused the cup to drop.
Got scolded. -.-
"Why you carry such a heavy tray?"
Tiyaga helped me clear it. =D
Many thanks.
He's so helpful and patient
with the newbie - me. -.-||
I hope I got the name correct.
He has a brother or something.
Not sure if it's by blood or what.
He speaks Malay, Tamil, English
and a bit of Chinese so far.
He told me he speaks like 10languages?
French, English, Malay, Tamil,
Chinese, French, something else.
I forgot the rest.
Very hard for me to believe but
I think its possible.
Ah then he comes from Thailand.
Still find it hard to swallow
the facts. HEH. Impressive.
I also want to learn as many languages!
Then I talked to ehh...
Michelle? I forgot. -.-||
Starts with M I think.
She's very, very helpful and friendly.
I think I kept asking her to help
me bring trays out ever since
I ended the life of the poor goblet.
Yea.
Then I also asked this guy to help me
take the heavy tray full of cutlery out.
I never seen him before
but I think he's been there for some time.
Why do I say so? Because he knows
how to set the buffet stuff. =x
Yea. I'm jealous.
Oh yea. I took the risk and told
the person to go some direction
to go to the gents because
I saw someone pointing there
the previous time. =x
And some I don't know who
wanted to da bao the
dessert because they could'nt
finish? It was Buffet! Crap.
Yea. I learnt new stuff today.
Hard rolls? Some bread.
Where the washrooms are.
Starfruit juice!
[[And from there apple juice,
likewise to other juices
except mango and orange I think.]]
No redeems for carpark.
-Tiyaga!
Peppermint, Camomile and some other tea
doesn't need milk.
- Michelle? -.-|| Sorry!
Corona or someting like that.
Don't need a cup. =x
-Yu Ping
I don't know what else.
I know I asked a lot of questions. =x
And I was very observant today. =D
Sadly I still don't have the courage
to serve beer and wine.
I know how they do it but
I don't know what they say. =x
I don't like it in the first place. -.-
While doing backlane work,
[[Yea. They call it background or something.
Cleaning of cutlery and plates and all.]]
was talking to some cook.
He.. can't believe I'm 16+.
Either I'm too young or I don't look like 16.
Btw, I pissed some other cook by wanting
to use the microwave. Bahbah. Not my fault.
Gees. I'm tired. =x
I crapped a lot. =x
I love the place. =D
Ps.
Lin - If you read this.
Why you asking people to find you
and not allow me to find! =(~ Heh.
Off for now.
-nIx- @ [[1:48 AM]]
January 24, 2005 *Updated below.
I don't feel like going to work tomorrow.
-.-||
I want somebody I know so I can talk.
I know this ain't right.
But I just don't feel good nowadays. =(
I shan't back out.
I will go.
I won't give any black face.
Hopefully..
*
My crapping buddyie didn't come online today.
Argh.
I'm tired. I can't sleep.
I still don't wanna go work.
Must call tomorrow to confirm.
I want to go house spreeing still!
I want Ice Skating too.
Ice Skating, Ice Skating, Ice Skating!
I went friendster spreeing today.
Can't stand the lians and bengs.
Calling themselves
-Baby this and that.
[[Yes, a guy set that. Gosh.]]
-Xiao ben dan.
And any name that degrades
their worth.
Together with an overused amount of unnecessary decoration,
the language only they understand
and other funny stuff.
Please. Give me a break.
Such a joke.
I should mind my own buisness.
After all I have the choice to
close the screen.
They can be in a world of their own.
Why are people stopping me from
what I want to do?
Whyy?
Why? Why? Why?
Nvm. I shall start opening my mouth
to talk to them.
It's difficult to make friends
that I'm able to trust in.
I want to go Ice Skating!
Yes, I need space to breathe.
I feel so lonely, very lonely.
But yet I wish to be alone.
I don't like to rebel.
I don't like vulgarities.
Yet I can't seem to stop myself.
I know the feeling.
I don't want it to happen again.
It's lonely, tough and horrible.
Not being able to talk to your family.
Always hearing negative comments.
It's happening again.
I can't help it.
My patience level is close to zero.
I just feel like crying.
Maybe it'll make me feel better.
Sigh.
Mood swing.
I'll feel better tomorrow.
Playing games don't help.
It just worsens my mood.
I wanted to talk since morning.
Everyone's busy.
Schooling.
Working.
Going out.
I'm lonely.
I hate this feeling.
Lol.
I'm uttering nonsense.
Nevermind.
-nIx- @ [[9:03 PM]]
I don't know how _______-y you can get.
Yes I feel so vulgar.
I'm worried for Ange.
He drove her nuts.
Hope you get your retribution.
Didi's company cheesed me up a little
yesterday but I'm fine now.
My dad don't like the idea
of me joining that company.
Then I started crying because
he don't even give me the chance
to try out what I want.
So did my sis.
I guess it's another of my mood swings.
____!
You're such a _______!
Curse you.
Die die die!
_____! ______! _____! ______!
Yea go fill in the blanks for yourself.
I shan't entertain you.
Be glad you're in my blog.
Be glad I didn't mention your name.
_____________________!
I want to talk to my crapping buddy.
I need someone to talk to.
*Cries out in desperation.
I don't understand why she bothers.
Maybe it's better this way.
In my opinion. But not in hers.
I bet you don't even feel guilty.
This is like the 2nd time such stuff happen.
How many feelings have you ruined?
Die! Haa.
-nIx- @ [[1:46 PM]]
January 22, 2005 Met Weiren. Shocking. Heh.
That didi changed so much!
Yes.
I feel so bahbah when I heard
that he's some assistant manager?
At the age of 16 and he got in
in just 2weeks? =/~
His company, or at least his section
seems like some heavenly job.
Bahbah!
I don't know.
Totally different lifestyle from
normal jobs.
And his boss sounds so good. Heh.
Ren's remembers what the person
who told him about the file contents
told him.
"Next time you want to eat sushi you'll fly to Japan and eat sushi.
Want to eat Tom Yam you'll fly to Thailand to eat Tom Yam."
Yea. A rough idea of what he said.
His friend thinks my smile is bian tai
or something of that sort. =X
I can't help it.
I smile when I don't get the idea,
when I'm too stressed or whatever.
My mum's celebrating her birthday
at some chalet she booked for 1night.
I guess I'll just give her money.
I don't know what she likes.
Or rather, I think she's got
everything she wants.
So do I. I'm just like it simple.
I want to learn more!
It seems as if I like the idea
of job hopping. =x
Off for now. =)~
-nIx- @ [[11:58 PM]]
I enjoyed myself at work
[[4pm - 1am]] really really much!
First I got to fold napkins
[[And cleared 2tables.]]
till my break time. =D
The person who said I looked much
nicer smiling said I was fierce today
while I was folding napkins.
Most probably because I lifted up
my head to see who was walking by
then I didn't react or anything
but looked back to the napkins
and continued.
Then when he was walking back
from the bar I gave him a big smile.
Haa. I forgot what his reply was. =x
Was given break from
5.30pm to 6.15pm instead of the usual
30 minutes break for part timers.
I still went up slightly before 6pm
because I was so lonely. =(
So I just helped out to wipe the cups.
Talked to Isha.
She said I look like a mix
and those that does housework at home. =D
Dennis told her if they don't argue
whenever they meet,
he would have difficulty sleeping. -.-|||||
Then Bernard made me extremely nervous
during dinner time
by saying don't kan cheong.
I closed the cabinet while
the drawer was open.
Now I have a cut on my left thumb. =(
Then I lit the matchstick
towards my 2nd finger of my left hand
and burnt it for less than a second.
Haa.
Was killed yet again by the guests.
Served 1glass of beer to the lady
then the other lady at the same table said
nevermind I think we can do it ourselves.
Then this american guy ordered another.
Then the same lady said something similar
so I passed it to Willard.
Then that guy said
I want to see her do it.
I think she needs more practice.
*Laughs.
Yes. Then Bernard kept wanting to strangle me
because I didn't know anything about
table setting for different meals.
It wasn't crowded at all today. =D
Cheerios.
Less tray carrying. =D
I really learnt a lot from
Bernard and Willard today.
When the two brothers speak
nobody understands even if it is english.
Oh well, maybe me.
The place was open till 1am because
it was a public holiday.
But nobody came in after 10pm. =D
So it was basically talking time
for everyone there.
We actually talked a lot.
Managed to talk to Bernard
some things I know about the faith.
Haa. I know I'm not the best person
in the world to find to ask about
these questions. I should learn more.
Isha left at 12mn.
Then we continued talking
and finally set the last area
with coffee cups.
Then we left early @ 12.45am.
I'm so sure we had nothing to do
since 11pm+ except cleaning stuff.
Staff chalet on 2,3,4 Feb.
I wonder if I'm qualified to be one
because I know almost nothing.
The 1.30am driver is much more friendly.
I'm lucky he knows where I stay
else I'd have a hard time telling him.
He says he stay nearby anyway.
I'm bad at maps.
Talked to the manager.
Oh well he talked to me.
I just realised how to distinguish
managers, part-timers and full timers. =D
I shall mesmerise all of them with my smile.
This is crap. =)
Off for now. =D
-nIx- @ [[2:14 AM]]
January 21, 2005 I finally managed to switch
my blogger back to english.
Yesterday's work was a killer.
Haa. When they ask me for something
I'd go to wherever I'm asked to
and say exactly the same thing.
"Tell the cook come out cook laksa"
"Duno wad starch er veggie?"
Heh.
I can order wine and beer!
Ok but I can't and won't consume it. =x
Got into quite a handful of trouble.
Poured the beer barely half a cup
and the bubbles started overflowing.
That was the worst thing I could do ah.
Because there was some cook there.
Dropped a coffee cup while closing
station. But it didn't break.
I was already dead by 8pm+
Dennis and Matthew really helped a lot
in carrying the trays. Haa.
I still wanna learn buffet setting.
And how they balance that big tray
with only one hand and a shoulder.
My sense of CG is real bad. Heh.
Many people there can't
remember or pronounce my name.
Haa. See!
So one of them decided
to call me something simpler
but it isn't english
and I forgotten what it was.
So I guess I wouldn't be responding
to it when I'm called. HAA.
I wanna go back to sleep. =(~
Taking the 1.30 bus back today.
I hope the driver knows english.
Yes I shall go back to sleep. -.-
Else I'd end up killing myself again
while working today. Heh.
Off for now. =)~
-nIx- @ [[11:59 AM]]
January 20, 2005 It's amazing how word spreads
like wildfire in the vast
wild forest that hardly
anyone dared to enter nor explore.
Pardon me I just felt like writing this.
But it's true word spreads fast.
So I took an effort to remember my dream.
Being stuck in a building with a few others
and trying to get out by solving stuff.
Some sort of playing detective games
except that it's not characters
you're playing but you yourself.
I don't know what I was wronged about.
Yes. No head no tail.
Then it was all figured out.
I've got work today
and I'm happy about it.
Sheesh.
Oh yea.
My horoscope for the Rooster year
says those born in year of the Dragon
will enjoy smooth sailing priviledges
in terms of personal and work life.
It better be so.
I don't really believe though.
I already had much difficulty
finding slots for myself.
I want my name to be Lynn or Nix
when I grow up.
I suppose Lynn would be a better choice
because everyone huhs at me
when I introduce myself as nIx.
Maybe it's do better
if it remains as a nick. No more, no less.
After all.
It's not much of a drastic difference
from my name.
I just don't feel comfortable letting
strangers know my name.
Maybe it'd be a solace
if I had an english name.
Because I wouldn't have much worries
as more people have the same name.
Rather then a chinese name which
I find rare to find one
with similar a name as mine.
I'm not against my name whatsoever.
But I just don't feel safe. Haha.
And I worry one day when I'm walking
down a crowded street
then some friend shouts my name.
Everyone would know it by then.
Terrible.
Plus I have to say.
I like the name and made it known
to people long before she did.
I know it sounds like your name
but it still doesn't give you the right
to tell me it sounds like your name
and you should have it. Yada, yada.
Because one thing for sure
I love the name at least for the moment.
I won't let it go for now.
If I don't stop people will think
that I sound like some B***h barking away.
So I'll stop.
I want to learn more about
the buffet settings and such.
Then I'd have a more stable job
and I'd learn something this holiday.
I won't mind the trouble.
At least if I wouldn't have to do it everday.
Yes I've got a mind open and ready to learn.
This ain't gonna be one of my empty promises.
I'm super hungry.
Off for now.
-nIx- @ [[10:42 AM]]
January 19, 2005 Yea!
NYP openhouse from 10am till 4.45pm.
*Laughs.
It was fun.
I forgot to bring my "passport"
so I got stamps all over my hand
for fun. =D
I can't be bothered with 8stamps.
I wanted the Sakura stamp though.
But I have at least 6 on my hands.
I would have definately gotten more
because I practically went all over
and listening to them. Most of them.
Heh heh.
Was about to go off soon
then I decided to go to the CCA corner.
Fun.
European corner [[if I'm not wrong]] was good.
Henna.
Gingerbread design stuff.
Heart sewing stuff.
[[That Ange eventually tied on my hair.
Then this teacher took photo. -.-
Yes I'm going to paiseh myself
if I ever get in. Heh heh.]]
It looks interesting.
Paper cutting.
[[which I never tried.]]
Then in the French section,
they had some art colouring stuff.
Then we found a games thingy.
Oh what fun!
I think we were supposed to play
like 5games.
But we played plenty. Heh heh.
Plus me keep going human error
minus 1-2 seconds. =x
But practically no one listens.
We were the first group to win
the tic tac toe guy. Haha! Balloons.
Heaven. Didn't take any though.
Wanted to stay on because we found
more exciting stuff.
But Ange had to go to work. =/
Went to play watch them play pool
and the stupid buttons machine.
I don't know the name.
Got lost in AMK while trying
to buy avocado drink for them to saviour.
Heaven. =D
I've got work tomorrow!
Yippie.
Off for now. =D
-nIx- @ [[9:13 PM]]
January 18, 2005 Yes. I didn't have any job today.
Heh. Too bad. =x~
Went to eat curry chicken noodles
for lunch.
It isn't worth the long queue
and the money. Boo.
Then off to visit grandma.
Then to Ange's house.
To watch Fruit Basket.
I swear it's half entertaining
but half boring.
I almost fell asleep. Haa.
Shared chips and cookies.
Then before we knew it
her mum came home with a friend.
Then around 10pm we all went for dinner.
Yummy! =D~
Tomorrow at NYP at 10am. Yck Mrt. =)
Remember to bring along your passport!
My phone's a little crap.
Can't send mms.
And its not my card's problem.
I could send using Ange's phone.
But boo. I won't wanna reservice it.
I took a lot of time
to collect all the pictures.
Bah bah!
Off for now.
-nIx- @ [[11:34 PM]]
January 17, 2005 *Updated below. =)
I will by all means
do what it takes to be happy.
Yesterday was my dress weird day.
I think I looked crap. =D
But it was quite a success. Heh.
Wanted to log out of the Lan shop
but there wasn't anyone there.
How lousy can it be?
Waited for like 5 - 10min
before the person came back.
My money!
Hah.
Class chalet not decided yet.
And we got tricked
that Sentosa is the cheapest
chalet in Singapore.
I mean it's hard to believe
the price so I called
and found out that its...
Tadahh!
Sentosa NTUC's line is
engaged or the phone not properly put down.
I'm going to Korea next month!
I don't feel like going to the chalet
if not more than 20 agrees to come.
I'd rather bring that pop up tent
or hammock there and stay. LOL.
I want to eat porridge. =x
Yesterday's porridge was nothing
special and I feel the need to
cover up for the not so happy
feeling it gave me.
It wasn't worth my money.
I want to work.
They said no work today.
I mean Ange called and they told her.
The other doesn't have space.
I miss the sailor/captain/
something to do with the ship guy.
He's entertaining. Hahaha.
Porridge!
Off for now. =)
*
Yay.
I had yu sheng with plain porridge.
Yum. =D
I want to use rice bunnyie!
But my level's too low. Haa.
Off for now. =)
-nIx- @ [[1:18 PM]]
January 16, 2005 *Updated below. =)
**Updated below [[Again.]]. =D
I want to learn the song titled
You are My Sunshine.
Sounds familiar? =x
I want to learn the full version.
Maybe I did but forgotten. Heh.
1st version.
You Are My Sunshine
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away
The other nite, dear,
As I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms.
When I awoke, dear,
I was mistaken
And I hung my head and cried.
[[I remember up to here.
It's longer but I think the rest
is a little crap. Heh.]]
Ange's version.
The one she keeps trying to sing
and saying that it's a pity
people don't know the rest
of the lyrics.
You Are My Sunshine
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never loose
And Frowners never win
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
[[And again. The remainding section
is crap. =)]]
*
Yes. I'm doing the same old things
again and again. =/
Dream :
I dreamt about something to do with
chalets.
Hahaha. I woke up a lot of times
and was too lazy to write it
down in case I forgotten so yup.
Working tomorrow. =D
I need court shoes because
I left mine in the other locker.
Boo, boo.
I love stuff that glows.
Am going to break another
light stick if I remember tonight.
Hahh. Partying in a world of my own.
How sweet.
Gonna edit the pictures of the links.
Anyone wants to update them/
not happy with the pictures/
add new links.
Please message me to change them. =)
**
Yea. Currently at a Lan shop.
Too much money to spend?
No. Ange dragged me here.
Carrefour had no court shoes.
The one at BATA looked horrible.
But I still bought it because
I needed it for work tomorrow.
Boo. Haa. Okay.
Off for now. =)
-nIx- @ [[1:10 AM]]
January 15, 2005 *Updated below. =)
Hehh. Currently in some Lan shop now.
Raider's won't be up till about 17Jan.
No activities up tomorrow. Bahh Bahh.
Mon - Training 3pm-6pm and work 6pm-11pm
Tues - Work 6pm - 11pm
Wed - NYP openhouse. Morning?
Thurs - Work! 8am to 4pm
Fri - Work! 4pm to 1am
Heh.
Off for now. =)
Yes, I spend precious minutes
waiting for the fireworks.
It was fine. Not bad, not good.
The remains of the firecrackers
kept flying towards my direction.
Most people went away
when it was halfway through.
So I managed to watch it till the end.
No big finale. Hah.
I forgot to type in my dreams.
Day before -
Something I did in pairs.
Most probably some school activity. -.-
I remembered it when I woke up
but i can't by now. -.-
Today -
Something about monsters.
Again, I still remembered it
when I woke up.
The end result is i forgotten.
Haa.
I love the background. =D
Happy me. =)
-nIx- @ [[4:59 PM]]
140105 I deleted yesterday's post.
I already agreed to once I finished
transferring all my pictures over.
Tadah. I had the determination to do it.
Heh. Happy me.
New template up.
2 problems faced so far.
1. Message board link not up yet.
Please feel free to leave a message
at the link provided below.
2. How do I make the scrollbar transparent? =x
I love my template. Yeah.
And I think I managed to get
over OZ. =)
I just think of the new template
as nice and original everything. =)
Plus. Went movie spreeing today.
Ok. Ain't such a spree to others
but it's my first time watching more
than one movie in a day in cinemas!
Yes. I psychoed Val to watch
the second movie. =D~
1. Kung Fu Hustle.
[[A little over exaggerating
but a good source of laughter.]]
2. Phantom of The Opera.
[[Whee. Nice but a little too
song-y for my liking.
Still love it though. =)]]
Yes. And if you want to know.
I'm super pro at destroying shirts.
Spilt Milo while watching
Kung Fu Hustle.
Went to Val's house to change into
PE shirt.
Visited school.
Ate Tom Yam.
Visited Guides for a while.
Visited Miss Quek. =D~
Went to Phantom of The Opera.
Spilt some coffee flavoured
Soya Bean Drink onto Val's tee.
Both when the show just started.
Haa. Stained. Sad case. Heh.
But happy me.
150105. [[Today.]]
I'm going to some place in AMK
to go to a breifing of something
I volunteered for. Hrms.
I just like to volunteer.
Don't ask me why. Heh.
1. I sort of enjoy helping. -.-
2. It's better not to stay
in the house for too long. =D
3. It makes me feel happy, happy, happy!
Off for now. =)
-nIx- @ [[1:48 AM]]
January 13, 2005 *Updated below. =)
Now I have so much time
that I can even dream -
and remember them.
Well, at least a little
portion of it.
Today I dreamt that Lawrence Tan
was trying to make everyone sing
Ohh Ipo E Tai Tai!
The rest isn't too important.
Shan't torture you guys to read
yet another draggy post.
I don't remember much either.
Except it was some School activity.
And we were near some HDB or something.
Because I remember the sunlight reflecting
into my eye from the window oh a block.
So irritating.
I felt as if I'd go blind anymoment. Haa.
Maybe I should find dream interpreters.
HAA. I just decided to use
the ABC spell checker thingy
for the first time this year
[[I seldom use it here. Maybe 3-4times
my whole blogging life.]]
and then I found like 3-4 typos.
Missing spacebars and extra letters.
My typing skills today is horrid.
I wanna go out!
But everyone's working. Boo.
I shall get to Fairyland.
I want my Rice Bunny!
Off for now.
*Updated.
I've got Bunny!
Now I don't have the level.
Wondering where I should go tomorrow.
I've like nothing to do
for the past few days,
then comes tomorrow where I have like
3 to 4activities lined up
for me to decide. =D Heaven.
1. Work?
2. Airport?
3. Help out in Guides?
4. Drag people to go out with me.
[[I don't know who wants to. HEH.]]
I want to go house spreeing all of a sudden.
-Biku's
[[Havn't been before]]
-Jia Ying's
[[The girl who moved 3houses
in 1½ years. New house!]]
-Angeline's
[[Because I always happen to be
struck by sleepy syndrome whenever
I'm in her house.]]
-Lic's
[[I havn't been there for a long time.
I need to keep in contact too!]]
-Val's
[[Her shirt's in my custody.
*Evil laugh. Muahahaha!]]
-Lin's
[[I wanna see RICE.
Rice baby, I miss you so muchie.
But eh.
Rice bit me the last time I saw it. =/]]
-Oink's
[[I miss the bed I fell in love with.
I mean it looks nice. Heh.]]
-Fus's
[[I want to see that bot! Muahaha.]]
-Cloud's
[[Never been before.
Will most probably end up
as an unwelcomed guest. LOL!]]
-Unknown's
[[I want to go into a house that's
newly built/ deserted for no ghostly reasons.
It's been a long time years since I cycled
into one and called it my 2nd home. Heh.]]
I hope to dream more. Heh.
And remember them. =)
Thinking of house spreeing makes
me think of something.
The times where I'd walk in houses
and check their beautiful decorations.
Like the one as my blog background.
Can't remember whose house though.
My wish now -That I can be able to play Oz again.
[[Now I'm not placing high hopes
on it being back again.
Maybe what Ange say is right.
I realised I'm quite dumb to get fooled
by forums.
Oh well, I'll enjoy it in my dreams.
But it's really a painful experience
to wake up all happy and stuff
only to find it's not reality I was in. Heh.
Seriously. I really love it
because there wasn't any violence or
killing involved in the game.
I still don't think
I'd ever get sick of it.
Hah. I admit I really miss it.
Gosh I really should have treasured
every single moment of the game
when it was still around. Boo.
Thinking of it just makes me wanna..
SCREAMMM. Oz deprived.
Maybe I should just give up
and get over and done with
my foolish thoughts that it'll
come back.
Yet there's a voice in my mind
telling me not to give up.
I'd get over it.. Soon...]]
Wake up gurll. Face reality.
Haa. Everyone must be thinking
what a loser I am. Who cares.
My blog. I speak my mind. =)
-nIx- @ [[1:47 PM]]
January 12, 2005 Yea. Happy me.
I finally stepped out of the house.
Not for long though. =/
Tried I don't know what
beside Cine. No space.
Went to Cine -
no access to level 9?
Heh. Maybe it shifted
to Cuppage already. =)
I had another dream today.
I don't know what category
I should place it in. Hah.
There was/were (a) Ozian(s) in it.
Shan't say it out heh.
I just don't think it'd be fair
for the other people/person.
Hmm. Went to that certain place
[[I just don't like disclosing
where I'm working especially
on the internet.]]
and filled in the days
which I'm going to work.
Ange's going to kill herself
by filling in many days in a row.
I'm in for training on 17th Jan. Heh.
Byebye 3hours of precious time. =)
I'm still going to stay in my job.
The one which is full. Heh.
Because I love the name for some reason.
But poor Ange's against it. =x
I just remembered I've got some
editing to do for my template.
I don't want it to appear
when people search Google or Yahoo.
Off for now. =)
-nIx- @ [[8:05 PM]]
January 11, 2005 Yes. I'm planning to drive people crazy.
[[On the other hand,
blogger drove me crazy
by making me click publish post five times.
And I had to delete four of it. =/]]
By changing to yet another blog address.
I'm super sorry. Heh.
I just don't like the name. =/
I woke up with a bad start.
My handphone charger's being
kidnapped by her again.
For the third time.
There's my name on it
and plenty more chargers at home.
Yet, she still has to conviniently
come to my room and take the one
that belongs to me.
Oh charger, charger.
Where art thou?
Yes. My hairpins are being kidnapped too.
She promised to return them to me.
But no. It's not back yet.
But I managed to find some INSIDE
the washing machine. DOH.
And then there's this case of
shifting my stuff from
the computer table into a box
and from the box back to the table.
I'm telling you.
I find my stuff easier in something messy!
And to the unknown aliens and ghosts
that contribute to the mess on my table,
which results in all the blame for the mess
being pushed to me, ADMIT YOURSELF!
Haa. I already know who you are.
So much of feeling my blood boil
from the very moment I woke up today.
Gee. I really need to work.
I don't want to stay at home.
Seriously, what can I do other
than packing up my messy ol' room
or making use of the computer.
Do I have much choice here? No.
Well at least if I step out
of this house.
I'd be saving electricity bills,
saving the house from mess
for that certain number of hours
and only paying for food.
Which is the only thing I can
bear to use with the money I earned.
I want to watch Phantom Of The Opera.
But the people who's interested
have already got their mates.
Okok. The only people I know
is Ange and Guan.
And there's no way that
I'd want to watch it alone.
Or hear nasty comments if
I ever watch it with people
who don't appreciate it. =)
I don't think anyone's that
interested in watching it anyway,
other than Ange and Guan of course.
Haa. And Han knows the song because
his fantastic music teacher
made his whole class sing
a song from it.
Made them see the clip too!
How cool ah. I havn't seen
the movie before. Other than live.
Was expecting this movie
to come out in theatres anyway.
Going to NYP open house
most probably on the 19th Jan.
Anyone want to join me
please feel free to do so.
But I've already got
a few people in mind to go with.
So urhh. Yea.
Any suggestions for my new address?
Template will be brought over though. =x
I fell in love with OZ,
over and over again. <3
-nIx- @ [[8:09 PM]]
January 10, 2005 Urhh.
So I went to visit my
great grandfather's grave today.
They're going to exhume the area soon.
So urhh, if your relative's grave is there
please claim it.
Around Block 1C area.
Path 2.
There's one area near it which has
already been exhumed.
It was kind of creepy there.
And there's a huge tree growing straight
in front of his grave
and another on top of his.
I feel so sad for him.
My mum feels so bad because
nobody visited him,
else the tree wouldn't be growing there.
My dad says its an Acacia tree.
*Creeps. Reminds me of the movie.
But the one 2 times left of his
was way worse.
The tree practically was growing
in the centre of it and the cement
and all is cracked by it's roots and such.
May he rest in peace.
I want to watch Phantom of the Opera.
Maybe I should stop watching the creepy,
eerie shows that scare you out of your wits.
Other shows I want to watch
(in random order) :
Meet the Fockers
[[I wanna see the blue dog.]]
Ocean's Twelve
[[My cousin likes it.
Don't think I'd watch though.
Eleven didn't make me keep my
eyes fixed on watching it. =x]]
Kung Fu Hustle
[[Yeah I heard the comments.
Wait a minute, I forgot
what the comments were. Good? Bad? =/]]
Blade Trinity
[[I have no idea what's this.]]
National Treasure
[[Someone told me it's good.]]
Chucky will be the last show
I'd watch if I finish
watching all those mentioned above.
Yea. I guess I'm done listing.
I'm not some rich kid
be 100% assured I'm not gonna watch all.
I just want to catch
The Phantom of the Opera in theatres
and maybe another movie which would be
worthy of my precious money. =D
More than half of my work money's
rotting on my table.
I don't know what to buy/do with them,
yet I can't bear to spend them.
Hah.
Off for now. =)
-nIx- @ [[11:14 PM]]
January 09, 2005 Seriously, I don't know what to say.
Everything seems to be a coincidence.
I'm pinning high hopes
on OZ being back again.
This is what I saw in the Oz forum. =D
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 6:05 pm Post subject: about oz thing come take a look
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
em.... now oz is down right
i today meet with sadboi liao he say most of the ting oz will be back he say call us pray pray haha em..... than after that when oz sever is up sadboi going to qutie he GM job and may be i will take over cus now only left sadboi the gm only so may be i will take over and call some ppl to help in too so if u all wan more news i will post most of the time ok only if i meet sadboi muahaha
note:
all ozians in other place we cant play only singapore we can play so dun care others liao even u can make acc and d/l we cant play
I know the english is sort of weird
but I'm sure you all know english. Heh.
This is the game
-that I played till
the wee hours of the night.
-on the eve of my home econs exam
which I started studying for
in the morning of the actual exam.
-which I made many friends.
-which I got in trouble with some.
-which I cried when my parents didn't
allow me to buy the Cd after beta.
-which I cried when the clan split.
-where I had many memories.
-which made my patience level
close to zero,
my attitude a horrible nono,
my sleep hours tremendously short
and my contribution to the house
close to nothing.
Yet, this is the game
which I really, really love.
I guess I have a lot of memories
while playing this game.
The friends I made,
the meaningless squabbles between us.
Yes, I must be crazy.
-nIx- @ [[10:38 PM]]
OH MY.
I had the best dream ever!
Ahh. I'm so happy and would be still
even if it wouldn't come true.
Seriously. Samao and me were just
talking about missing it yesterday!
Hehh. The best dream I ever recall having!
I dreamt that my friends and I
were working in a building,
under training or whatever it's called
to be a nurse if I'm not wrong.
All but one got in.
The rest got through
and was no longer on training.
We went in the block.
There was this room straight ahead
either the games room or computer room.
Then I saw someone playing OZ
and Spidey beside him.
Ran to the room super excitedly
and said "eh Oz up already huh?"
The reply was "No, under trail only.
We're playing it here so can gather people first."
Spidey was giving away 5 trail Cds,
each allowing 20hours playtime.
So after a while,
he started asking questions.
The first two were reserved for those
who never played before.
One of the questions was to compare
the difference of OZ and fairyland,
size or something.
Then it came to the 3rd question.
How do the people get around in the game.
I happily answered transport.
It was close.
Then I said taxi,bus and walk.
After a long, long string of not too exact answers,
He said, "Aiyo you this kind of oldbie,
play so long still don't know."
Me : "Whattt? I thought all the oldbies just relogin?"
*Laughter*
Then I decided to think in the "geography"-cal style,
and came out with "Mode Of Transport."
Yay! Finally the correct answer.
So I won an Oz cd, a cornflakes box containing
3packets. Peanuts, cornflakes and french fries.
Then I came home but couldn't bear to use the Cd
because I was limited to only 20hours of playtime.
This was how my dream ended.
My mum came to my room and woke me up.
How I wished I didn't need to wake up
and continued with this dream.
Urggh. And I miss OZ so much. =/
I'd go crazy over no game but OZ.
Bahh. <3~
I fell in love with OZ,
over and over again.
-nIx- @ [[11:12 AM]]
January 08, 2005 WAHAHA.
I have this very eager temptation
to put the Merlion picture
instead of the Eiffel Tower.
[[I hope the spelling's correct]]
Shall attempt to find one now. =x
-nIx- @ [[10:48 PM]]
Finally I knocked some sense
of originality in me.
I did my blog skin as wanted.
I feel much happier. Heh.
Okay, okay.
The picture doesn't belong to me.
But I'm fixed with calling
this blog skin original. =D
I want to go back to work.
Hopefully I don't get tired
or sprain some hand or ankle.
Heh. Oh yeah.
Plus high hopes I don't get bored
and be in the same area
with someone I know,
to keep me entertained.
Gee. There's this thing in me
reminding me that
I'm there to work
not to whatever else but work.
Heh.
-nIx- @ [[9:44 PM]]
January 07, 2005 Urh. Heh.
Okay. The camp.
I didn't say byebye to my shirt.
It'll most probably end up
as a floor cloth or something. =x
Ange's IQ is low. Heh.
Day 1.
-was bad.
Very very dead people.
Till we reached the campsite.
Slightly noisier.
Carried on with the activities bla.
They were real lucky to be able to zipline.
Day 2.
-was much much better.
way better then the previous.
I finally saw a sense of teamwork
during the General Station,
which I'd give 5/5 if I were the
one with the authority to give marks.
Their sense of urgency is still 0/10.
Their 10minutes became a 23minute thing.
Those in front claimed I didn't state a time.
The ones behind heard what I said.
And it's not my fault I had to say it alone.
Because the other leader and assistant.
Got stuck in the mud. mud. mud. mud.
HAA. Yes.
Two skinny people cant be in the same canoe.
They'd end up being brought away by the waves
to be stuck in the mud, mud, mud!
Less than half the class went rock climbing.
Which is such a waste,
all the money paid goes down the drain
as they sit in a corner and talk about.
Noticed 3people helping the rest
but only for the shortest time ever.
The rest who helped was
the trainers, belayers and person-in-charge.
Bad teamwork. They're all tired.
What am I? At least 3 times as tired as them.
Yet I'd be willing to rock climb
if I was allowed to.
Day 3.
I don't know.
Their cleaning was quite bad.
Leaders had to take over certain parts
while in the other groups, I heard that
they were fighting over the brooms and such
and the leader just has to give instructions.
Overall.
I'd have took part in everything if I were them.
Was quite irritated they kept talking and not listening.
Always slept 1 to 2hours after them
and woke up at least 1hr before them.
Slightly less than 5hours of sleep. How heavenly.
However,
I learnt many songs, cheer, experience.
I love the trainers.
An, Shima, Kelvin, Feng, Nas, Soffie,
the ones who taugh us canoeing.
I forgot their names.
They made the camp so lively and such.
Good people to look up to when it comes to camps.
The leaders deserve a good rest now. Heh.
The new songs which I learnt,
The Happy Birthday song (remix)
[[inclusive of actions.]]
[[Which the leaders love.]]
Oh ipo e tai tai eh ya.
Oh ipo e tai tai eh ya.
Oh ipo e tai tai ipo eh tuki tuki
Ipo eh tuki tuki eh ya.
[[and it goes on and on.
With crazy actions.]]
[[Which Angeline, the class and I love.]]
Note: Do not teach your siblings,
children, parents, anyone in fact.
We shouldn't be learning this. Heh.
Drop the bomb and kill the people
From an airborne in the square
Do it on a Sunday morning
While the old folks are at prayer.
Fire missiles in the school hall
Hear the teachers ring the bell
Watch the students die in laughter
As the whole school burns to hell.
Scatter candies in the courtyard
let the children gather around
fill the place with amplifiers
blast those idiots down to hell.
Kick your grandpa off the wheelchair
Punch your granny in the face
Kick your uncle in his buttocks
let their sadness make my day.
[[Campfire song!]]
Campfire's burning now.
campfire's burning now.
Campfire's burning now.
campfire's burning now.
Burning now.
Burn, burn, burn! Burning now.
Burn, burn, burn! Campfire's burning in the dark, dark night.
You go.
Ooh. Yeah! Yippie, Yippie yeah! Campfire's burning in the dark, dark night.
You go.
Ooh. Yeah! Yippie, Yippie yeah! Campfire's burning in the dark, dark night.
Heh.
I'm still tired. =x
Off for now.
-nIx- @ [[9:43 PM]]
January 04, 2005 Whee.
I'm all geared up and ready for camp. =)
I brought a lot of use and throw stuff.
Please pay tribute to :
1 Pair of shoes for water activities
[[My blue army shoe which I love so much.
But it's breaking apart. Might as well.]]
2 Reusable plastic bags(for water proofing)
[[It's obvioius I'd throw it away.]]
1 Tshirt [[out of 3 to 4]]
[[Yes. It's stained an ugly patch of brown.
Shall use it for kayaking if the weather permits.
Will still throw it away if it rains.
Haa. My class tee. Tssk. What a waste.
I don't really treasure these stuff.]]
3 Pairs of socks
[[I'm going to use all my school socks
and throw them away. Long white socks.
I don't need them anymore anyway.]]
1 Slipper for bathing
[[Yes, it's gonna go too.
Unless I see some donation post
that allows slippers. It'll be clean.]]
2 Cans of mosquito repellent
[[What would I do if I end up
with an empty can? HAH.]]
Personal Cutlery - plate, fork, spoon, mug.
[[I am so not environmental friendly.
So sorry. =/
They're all made out of plastic and styrofoam.]]
Ok. A minute of silence for them.
I think I'd still bring back
my bathing stuff, even if it's an empty container.
I really need the containers. Crap. Heh.
And I love my torchlight even though
the light it gives is quite crap.
$9.90. Heh. Expensive right?
But I still love it.
I'm being environmentally friendly here.
No batteries. =D
[[Except I brought a smaller torch in case
my lovable torchlight doesn't work]]
Yes. I even whipped up raffia string!
[[To dry my towel. Doh.]]
And water bottle.
And a small book.
Lightsticks! For me only. Muahaha.
[[I just remembered something
but I forgot. I think it's important. =/]]
See! All these aren't written in the pack list.
I wouldn't want my towel
to be hanging on some metal bar
off the bed. Eww. =/
I want to sleep in a hammock if allowed. =)
Heh. I almost forgot my bear. =)
I'm done!
The not so environmentally-friendly me.
Off for now. =)
-nIx- @ [[11:19 PM]]
January 03, 2005 I've never seen so many people,
willing to help others.
They're good.
I remember seeing in the news a guy
who got killed in an accident while
on the way to give some help.
Something to do with his car.
I feel sad for him.
But he's one good soul. =)
I still havnt found a nice blogskin.
I mean made one nice one.
Patience. =)
Off for now.
Yes. I kill so much space on internet.
All in a year's work.
Sorry. I just get sick of stuff easily.
I changed my blogskin.
But be assured this won't be for long.
It's way too simple for me.
Now listening to free music from blogs -.-
I'm proud to say, I deleted all my songs
and flashes that do not belong to me
or isn't made by my friends.
Don't catch me~
Cuz I'm free of all stuff
that aren't mine. =)
Hi all you people schooling.
I miss school!
Treasure it. HAA.
Pun intended okay?
But I still miss school.
It's bored staying at home.
What's worse?
My buddies are all offline
during school hours.
Even those not in school.
Sheesh.
Blog spreeing is fun and addictive.
I get good ideas from them. =)
I'm going to start
on my new blog template now. =)
Byee.
-nIx- @ [[5:58 PM]]
January 02, 2005 I ate the lollipop Miss Quek gave.
Mmm. Yum. =D
By the way, to those reading,
Happy New Year.
I'm to lazy to go and wish
each and everyone of you personally.
Woke up at 5am and sent my cousin off.
Then came home at about 7am.
Slept.
Woke up.
Met Ange at 2pm. Mrt.
Collected the CD and viola.
She's gonna try attempting
to work if it's possible. Heh.
Mailed it to An.
And she replied within a few minutes/hours.
I finally got a handphone case for my phone.
The plastic cover.. with ZIP!
HAH. Been searching for a nice one with zip
just like the 8250s have.
Off for now.
Bye!
-nIx- @ [[9:44 PM]]
I still prefer my previous blog address.
Seriously, I don't think I should
waste my time with people
who are wasting their time meaninglessly.
Please people, if you hate someone,
say it straight in the face.
Or get someone else to tell.
No point remaining anonymous
or whatever.
Then start flaming and scolding
vulgarities.
I mean, after one whole chunk,
I still won't get what you mean,
your reason for it,
and what you want to be done.
Then I can't help in any way.
Seriously, I don't think vulgarities
have any help eh?
Okay.
I don't know you.
But at least I dare to reply you with my
name in the tagboard.
Sheesh.
Who knows you'll start hating me. Haa.
I don't care.
Because I'm never going to waste my precious time
on these matters from now.
Hush, hush. Now there's nobody to reply you.
Besides, why waste your time on someone you hate?
Don't like them? Here's some advice.
1.
You have the choice and freedom whatsoever,
to go to the top right hand corner of the screen
and happily click the red button with a X sign.
Need me to printscreen it and upload it?
I don't think there's a need right?
2.
Don't enter people's website if you don't want to.
Nobody's forcing you to go there and make hell.
What's the point of creating unnecessary trouble.
3.
Spare your effort, don't go the extra mile.
Please be short, simple, specific, whatever!
Don't go beating about the bush.
4.
Go to a counsillor and cry your heart out.
No money? Here's some suggestions.
Find a school one, your teacher or parents.
5.
If you really need help and solve whatever
the problem is, big or small,
there's always me. I can be your messanger!
Oh well. Just my two cents worth.
Take it or leave it.
I deleted all the negative comments I gave.
Even if I posted it,
I'm sure you can't find any vulgarities inside.
It'd be happy new year for me
if you're in Sec3 this year. =)
If you're afraid of getting scolded,
I think you should just don't go for the camp
and go to school for attendance for the 3days.
HELL YEA BABY.
Feel free to reply.
But please, I don't want to be.. fill in the blank.
So mind your words else I shan't waste time.