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If every rich family was like the Darlings (watch : Dirty Sexy Money). I think (yes contemplating), I don't want to be rich. Personally, money makes everyone twisted, even when they says it'll never get to his/her head. Prime example would be Tiger Woods and I say that impersonally. When the Bible wrote that money is the root of all evil, I think I'm inclined to believe it. Because, shamefully, I seem to be hooked onto it too. (don't worry, i'm in the process of trying to curb the habit of desiring money).

It's pretty paradoxical - money that is. It tries to reduce a person's worrying, but at the same time causes more too. Then, it gives security, and takes it away the very next minute. It creates recognition and status, but could take it away the very next second. It makes people happier, and then takes something else away. Look at family lives ruined because of their love for money. Crime rates shooting up because of the greed (again, love for money). The rich mocking the poor, the creation of societal differences, and that's just the start. There's so many things it could bring, but it takes away so much more. Well, maybe if you were perfect and could go around living without wanting more, then I admire you. But so far, I haven't met anyone like that. (i know.. you're probably going, "yeah, who hasn't heard of this?")

Since getting my first job, whilst I'm still spending heaps (whoops), I think I'm beginning to look at money in a different perspective. I don't take it for granted (as much) now, and I definitely can figure the quote mentioning money doesn't come from trees.

I like to splurge but I want to save. So, how does it work? Where do I find a balance? I'm yet to come up with a plan to be honest :) When I do, I'll share. Till then, I hope you're managing your money well! Because, I'm not!

Leaving you with how I'd look like greedy (okay, maybe with longer hair), laters! xoxo

Jolly Season

I watched Four Christmases yesterday, before I was dragged out by Mel from my comfy pyjamas to the stinky Ironbar. Fine, it wasn't entirely stinky, since there were quite a number of hot boys around. Christmas is just around the corner and surprise, I've got nothing planned. Obviously I'm entirely bummed about not being able to celebrate it with my family, but I've accepted the fact that it might just be like that for the next few years of my life. Career-choice issues. Haa :)

Many say Christmas is just another elaborated day where retailers try to suck money out of consumers. It used to be celebrated with purpose, given it was the day Jesus was born. Now. Employees regard it as a day of "double pay", an excuse to splurge on items not needed, and for diet-ers to trade their calorie-counting minds for gluttony. Such joy, but then again, who am I to judge? I'm not going to mock it because it seems that the world sure knows how to have fun. So, yes, Merry Christmas. This year should be an exciting one for me! (For the record, that was partially sacarstic).

Since I'm being haunted by christmas presents (yes, i'm caught in the christmas shopping whirlwind too), I was looking online to see what I could possibly get for my friends and family. I came across, " Divorce Vouchers". Ohyeah, not kidding. Who'd ever thought divorce vouchers could be such a hit!

It'd probably look like this (the cheap basic version), only with more attractive fillings of colours and graphics. Along with an entire list of disclaimers behind the voucher. But then again! Apparently this is the new way of married couples saving lives! So, hey, why not join the fun, gee.

On second thoughts, I think I might stick to sending my mom the old, usual cookbooks. And my dad. Lets see, my dad, I could definitely get him a tie. That'd be way better than a divorce voucher....

YES?

I think I have a day off on the 25th. Trying to figure out what I should do. Maybe a church service will be good. Or, pudding and carolling. Again, Merry Christmas! 6 days and counting!

xoxo

No One Gets What They Want

Well technically 5 days has passed, and I've worked four of those days. I'm doing pretty alright, except the hours are still pretty shit (3.5 hours does not count as work!). But, apparently it's going to start picking up. I'm hoping for a few dual shifts here and there. Need the cash, pronto. Highlight of my work week was probably the Shero's "Dodgee" Christmas Party. It was definitely better than expected. Apparently there's now talent in Sheraton, *smirk*.

I was talking to another friend the other day, and we were talking about moving out (during your teens). Technically, I've already moved out of home (but in a weird way, I'm still living at home). Just two different countries. Meh. I do wonder why some people are so keen to move out right after high school. I'm just thinking, after high school i didn't have any sort of income whatsoever to support myself. Must have been spoilt!

I'm trying to decide on which hair cut to get. I need a hair cut. I think Port Douglas is driving me crazy. Work right now would be heaps good, because the days seem to be dragging, pretty darn slowly to be honest with you! But then again, I'm wondering if Adelaide will be any more exciting. Maybe the first month, but, what after that?

I think I'm in constant need of changes to happen in my life. Or i will get bored, very quickly. In terms of living as well actually. Like, towards the end of the first stage of LCB, i just wanted to get out of Adelaide. But now, I just want to get out of Port Douglas. Life is ironic, and bloody difficult to get along with!

Now. I have to um, go out with Mel. Because Port is that boring!!

Shiny Shimmery Heat

After about 30 days, I'm back in Port Douglas. And, I have to work tomorrow. I really can't imagine bringing myself to the work routine again. But then again, it's just 3 weeks. It should be alright (hopefully)! I have never travelled so much in my entire life within the span of one month. I've stayed in like, 8 different hotels, and flown approximately 15 flights in the past month. Haha. Yet, whilst I still feel slightly offbeat and sick-ish on planes sometimes, I actually look forward to it.

For some strange reason, I always get psyched about who I'd be sitting next to on the plane. Despite the frequent disappointment! But, the worst would probably be having to endure gross plane food. Yuck.

Anyways, today I need to read and rest. Get back into some sort of dysfunctional routine, i suppose. I will tell you about my work day tomorrow, if I come out alive!

In A World Where Losers Always Finish First.

Just got back from Japanese at Sushi Zanmai with Theleven. We always have a good time, though this time round, I did quite a bit of observing and surprised with what I've saw in my own clique. I think we're all such different people on our own, but we come together and come across as completely in sync. It's really kind of strange, but then again, that's how friendships last :) I love each one to bits, and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

Time to go back to Port Douglas. I think I have finally accepted the fact that eventually, I will have to go back. I hope it starts getting busy again though. I really need to work, to make sure time passes quicker. And also, to be in air-conditioning each day. The heat is nice, but too much accompanied with disgusting amounts of humidity really kills. But come to think of it, I have 30 days left (or less) as a housekeeper! Or maybe I will be one again next year. Omg, i think 6 months is enough. Really, I do. But then again, anything for a career hey.

I am disgusted at Tiger Woods. Although other (probably naughtier) stars have done the same, but because of his previous clean cut image, it has made me despise him, regardless of his amazing golf. I don't know. I just, wonder what his wife must be going through at the moment. I really hope she gets as much money as she can out of him, and divorce the hell out of him. Idiot.

You know. I never really understood affairs, whether just plain sexual or with the entire package of lovey-dovey stuff. Maybe I haven't personally experienced being in a long relationship (6 months has been the longest to come think of it!), yet every time I've been in one, I don't know why but I've never seemed to have doubt. In that sense, it seemingly never comes across that he might be behind-my-back sending love notes to some other girl out there. Unfortunately, I can't really relate to people having trust issues, and being cheated on. It's not that I'd like to try it, hell no, I've seen enough to know it'd be heaps bad. But then again, I'm curious as to why people do it.

Are you not happy? If you're not, get the hell out of the relationship. It's the most difficult, but the best way. Otherwise, work your ass off to get that relationship back? My opinion is that it's really something so simple that people has tried to make absolutely complicated. Then again, I have no experience to back me up on it (again, not that I'd want it).

I've made a list of lots of new things I want to achieve this year round. I feel as if I've gained a lot of insight towards life this year. Magical, i know. I'm a kid who's maturing. Yeah, that's what I am. I was a real tomboy (ask my parents), but Fashion excites me. Seeing and picturing nice clothes being paired up together makes me really happy. Sex and the City sequel for the win! I was a real introvert, and I don't know what the heck changed me. I seem to have too much to say most of the time, and rubbish stuff too! And this is just the start :)

I think I am going to learn the art of sticking to one topic when blogging from now onwards. Like, actually find something interesting which I can rant about. That should be exciting.

The Invention of Fantasy

Technically, I haven't disappeared. As many would know, I have been on a really long holiday. And technically, it's not good because it is making me consider retirement at the age of 18. Fine, 19 in 18 days. (Oh shit, thats amazing! unless i am the only one who recognizes the pattern).

For the record, I don't know how I am going to go back to cleaning up after other (some) people's mess, watching the world enjoy Christmas and New Years whilst serving them. Perhaps that's why the public always wanted to spread the Christmas joy. This year, i'm not going to be one to judge. I might be one of those in desperate need of JOY. Picture this (because it's been playing in my head the past.. 3 days). Christmas day, instead of waking up having to wash dishes and clean up from the Eve party since a little work won't bother me, instead of going to church and (almost) nodding off due to tiredness, instead of doing anything else. Super-duper, drum-roll-worthy cleaning will make my day. Festivities, gotta love it!

Also during my absence, I have considered retirement (refer to above), gained about 5kilos, struggling with the ongoing "progress" of muscles turning into fat each day, caught up on a few Tv series, read a few books, visited ONE theme park. Really, who visits Gold Coast and only goes to ONE theme park. Apparently, my family does. But, it's been good. Oh, we got a free night in Marriot too. Because our flight got delayed by 20 hours. NEVER TAKE MALAYSIAN AIRLINES (although they did treat us okay). But, i hate delays.

I booked into UniLodge next year for accommodation and apparently am being paired up with a chick from Singapore. This should be exciting since I never seem to be able to avoid singaporeans. No, that came out wrong, because I did genuinely mean it in a good way! So, I am pretty psyched about it. And, its hell a lot cheaper than what I was paying last year. That blew my bank account away, and it wasn't funny. I had no money to spend on anything else. So yes, I see positive things coming out of this whole arrangement already.

I have been watching a lot of Disney movies. I don't know, maybe I am trying to reconnect with my childhood. I love disney stars! David Henrie, swoon. Hannah Montana (yes, Miley and no, im not embarrassed so don't bother trying to mock me), Selena Gomez, i-can't-believe-i-know-their-full-names, at the age of 18 going on 19, it feels wrong. but then again, maybe not!

i would live here. how fancy.

xo