Friday, August 18, 2006
Seventeen
Friday, August 18, 2006
I am really glad that this year's birthday was not such a fiasco. I had to fix dinner that evening and was left jaded. The boys surprised me with a cake as they came down for dinner. Well, they did wish me a 'Happy Birthday' in the morning before leaving for school, but I did not expect them to get me a cake cause it kinda seems like a female thing to do. Alvin got me something that made me turn red and Kwan sang me a birthday song. And thanks a lot to my friends who made my day special. =)
Well, I think being seventeen is just a pit stop between sixteen and eighteen.
When you are sixteen, you can watch NC16 movies and have sex.
When you are eighteen, you can buy your own alcoholic drink, smoke, watch M18 movies, drive, and hey you are LEGAL.
17. No longer a child anymore, but not yet a woman. Ruminating on my past, I made several erroneous judgments and took a few wrong paths in my life. Last year was pretty intense. Hooked up with the wrong guy, lost my best friend, almost lost another, got to know others better from a different perspective and made a couple of great friends. Going through the rough patches last year has definitely made me a stronger person. But I felt that it made it a lot difficult to trust and confide to another person wholeheartedly again. The disappointment, tears, heartaches, unfortunately left me jaded and wretched.
I had enough of the drama last year, and I do miss her a lot. It is such a pity that things ended up so ugly between us. Well, there is no point crying over spilt milk, one can only learn from the mistake, move on and be sure of not repeating it again.
The sun will always shine after the rain. I am glad that I got to see the rainbow as well. It is lovely having Kwan in my life, to hold and sway under the stars.
9:18 PM |
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Sunday, August 06, 2006
Hurrah!
Sunday, August 06, 2006
My little brother is coming over to spend his september holiday with me alone! How lovely! I miss that little bugger. He said he miss the oysters from Cicerello's, and I am going to take him down to Frementle for some feast :)
The last time he came to Perth was like ten thousand years ago. I can't wait for him to be here!
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Went to Subiaco on friday for a walk. I like Subi, it's like a quaint little town with the busy market selling flowers, fresh fruits, nuts and loads of other decorative craft items. Will make another trip there when little brother is here.
Till the next time.
7:52 PM |
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Sixteen Going on Seventeen
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
I finished watching season 3 of the O.C yesterday and there was this scene when Marissa wanted to invite Calvin to the Harbor Prom and she told him about this scene from The Sound of Music where Liesl and Rolfe were singing 'Sixteen going on Seventeen'. I watched The Sound of Music years ago when I was in primary school. I don't really remember it, but would definately catch it again.
I love this song, love it more cause I am Sixteen going on Seventeen =)
Rolfe: You wait little girl on an empty stage
For fate to turn the light on
Your life little girl is an empty page
That men will want to write on
Liesl: To write on...
Rolfe: You are sixteen going on seventeen, baby it's time to think
Better beware, be canny and careful, baby you're on the brink
You are sixteen going on seventeen, fellows will fall in line
Eager young lads, and roues and cads
Will offer you food and wine
Totally unprepared are you, to face a world of men
Timid and shy and scared are you, of things beyond your ken
You need someone older and wiser, telling you what to do
I am seventeen going on eighteen, I'll take care of you
Liesl: I am sixteen going on seventeen, I know that I'm naive
Fellows I meet may tell me I'm sweet, and willingly I believe
I am sixteen going on seventeen, innocent as a rose
Bachelor dandies, drinkers of brandies, what do I know of those
Totally unprepared am I, to face a world of men
Timid and shy and scared am I, of things beyond my ken
I need someone older and wiser, telling me what to do
You are seventeen going on eighteen, I'll depend on you
Well, I am turning seventeen in less then 2 week's time. I think, after my 14th birthday, my parents became so preoccupied with their career that they forgot my birthday. Honestly, I do care a lot about my parents remembering my birthday. For the past few years, I spent my birthday without a cake. Well, at least last year was fine, I had a lovely time with my friends.
I do not suppose this year's birthday would be an enjoyable occasion as I am thousand of miles away from home. I reckon, the older you get, the more insignificant your birthday becomes.
The best present that I hope to receive this birthday is just simply a big hug from people who loves me, that would be the best gift ever.
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I have just started my classes this week. For year 1, I have to take 4 units for commerce, and I took Accounting, Economics, Management and Marketing. So far, everything's fine. My first week of university studies have been pretty interesting. It is a huge transistion, from secondary school to foundation studies and now going for lectures and tutorials.
Whatever it is, I miss being back in humid Singapore. Being back with Kwan, my family, my lovely and amusing friends.
Another 4 months to go.
Adieu.
9:05 PM |
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