Little Bits

Little Bits

I am reading Journey to the West and Arabic Folktales. Should be loving my assignment, but it is kinda a drag to get through the whole "journey" of 450pages (abridged version, Albert Yu).

I hear people getting proposals and getting married from all directions.

I was reading up on Edward Said's Orientalism. It described the Oriental woman as one who wants to be dominated, and exotically sensual.

*Gallant and I were not allowed to pray at the Four Faced Buddhist Temple. I wasn't a fan of joss sticks and did not wish to buy. I donated instead (but they prolly didn't see). I really think there are cases where the most religious are also the most wrongly led.

From a folklore journal, one of the most famous sayings go: "Grab a Jew by his testicles and don't let go until he agrees to become a Muslim".

A notorious Arab poet, Abu Nawas, is gay. Not only does he avoid sleeping with women, he condemns lesbianism.

Heath Ledger killed himself yesterday. Two days ago, an NUS student jumped from the 8th floor of Kuok Foundation. The press did not even say a peep and forum contributors are celebrating one PRC less in Singapore.

On a lighter note, I bought a cranberry colored vintage circa 1940s pleated dress.

It goes really well with a flowered necklace from Pilgrim (the line Liv Tyler endorsed?). This one, in Bordeaux. Pity that it costs as much as the vintage dress.

Waiting to climb that career ladder is depressing. I can't seem to find the fasttrack button.

Persepolis was a fantastic read. Can't wait for the movie.

I'm really getting more and more inspired! My memoir shall be called "B*tch: Bothered and Bewildered -- do not let the curse word distract you" (or something like that). You'd prolly only get it if you've heard the song.