posted by AimiLiyana 2:46 am

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Gramma's on Sunday

Mood: Tensed

Its been nearly 18 years that I have been in the same room with all of my paternal siblings. And the atmosphere was really tensed.. Lots of shifting eyes, frowns, nudges to the ribs and whisperings going on.. But during the prayers, I cant help but remember Tok Ayah in the swing at the kampung and I just started crying. I just miss him so. Just do I miss Tok Adi.

After that the buffet was splendid even with a few akward moments. Like when I sat beside Mama TonE and had to talk to her about my weight.. Apparently, she overheard 4 aunts telling me that they noticed I have lost a lot of weight and she jus wanted some facts. I made some friendly chat and went off to join Cik Ah. So I chatted with my Gramma and OmAi at the sofa and OmAi had us in stitches, he always does that. I think OmAi is the coolest uncle who listens to hiphop and wears sneakers at the age of 44.

And then my conversation went to Cik TahMas and Cik Ah when the topic changed to my childhood. At this point, Gdin, Ain, Ika, Eone joined in the conversation. We had so much laughter about them, it hurts.. and I realised I made such an impact on the Jap Kids, Kenji and Yuuka, abt the pronounciation of 'tangga' that became 'Dangga'. EEk! hehahahha.

Anyways, the family discussion went thru some really uncomfortable moments with lots a shoutings and raised voices. lots of poutings and eye rollings. but finally its all over. Gramma feels much happier now and so does the siblings. A family gathering that ended well. moments that made me happy is that i get lotsa compliments on my brownies and weight, and the fact that memories of Tok Ayah came back..

Oh and there is so much food left.. i bet everyone has the same lunch tmr.

I hope there be more of this minus the tensed emotions. I miss Gramma.

posted by AimiLiyana 2:46 am

_______________________________________Sunday, May 29, 2005
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Esplanade... Arts Festival

Mood: Arty Farty over the Esplanade Waterfront.

Saturday Nite after the Sculpture Carnival. It was the start of The Arts Festival and I had asked Nish along to a performance at the Esplanade. But some things cropped up so she had to babysit Amsyar and Syarah and I was left with no victim to drag along to Esplanade. I had to call a few people and Yan smsed me that he could come but I didnt have the heart cos he's so tired. Coincidently, Fadh called me with his 'rock' voice cos he lost it when he screamed at the recruits. hahahhaha.. this is the first time I heard his voice that way and asked what I was doing. Finally, an unwary sheep sashaying to my trap.

7pm, City Hall. I was at RafflesCity to watch some tap dancing from Australia before Fadh came. Then had dinner at LJS at Marina. That is the only fast food joint in the whole place that is noisy with people walking past and the drilling and the knocking because of the renovation. Then we went over to the Outdoor Theatre but we witnessed some great French... I think its French.. brass band. They were hilarious. Watching them made me miss the times I had when I was in East View Military Band. The laughter, Hydr, JL, Smsyul, Wan, Sham, Sabb, Su, Sham Pantat, Fiza, Rizl, Firz, Shif and everyone else... hehe Bedah still lives in me..

We sat by the theatre but the performance wasn't that good so we ended up sitting at the bridge talking abt things and the good stuff. Especially the part where Fadh is thinking of sabotaging my plans to work in Dubai.. That bugger can be so sweet and mean at the same time.. If only I can blackmail him with a DVD of Spirited Away.

So I'm looking forward to many more performances this month and even though I'm not to tmr's event, I guess I can manage..

posted by AimiLiyana 2:47 am

_______________________________________Saturday, May 28, 2005
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I died Laughing: Madagascar

Mood: Death by Laughter

My day was filled to the brim today. I had started with the sculpture carnival at 9 all the way to 5. I had some fun today making heart brooches. Then I was off to school but I took my time as I was early. I had my dinner at polar puffs and sat at the Raffles Station park/garden to listen to the Thomson Big Band perform before walking to class. The class was pretty fun, as usual, had a few laughs and what nots and then Jenny ended it way early at 9. And the best part is Y@ti drove so she asked the east siders if we need a lift. But of course... heheh and since I was to meet HsiN for a movie, it was convinient for her since she had to fetch her son and husband at Tamp.

So.. The movie for tonight is Madagascar. It was a hilarious movie from the start. The show is brilliant so is the script.. with a few spoof here and there [if u can notice it that is.] I wouldn't want to spoil it but.. like I said.. its a MUST WATCH!! I love the giraffe, Melman. He is so cute. he reminds me of my very own paranoia. But the character that reminds me of myself is Marty the zebra. Always the dreamer and an adventurer.

I love the show... This show sometimes reminds me of my own childish perspective of life and its so hilarious u laugh while clapping ur hands.. And the lemurs!! ehehhe

~~ I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT!!~~

Madagascar!! Catch it!!

posted by AimiLiyana 2:43 am

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Sculpture Carnival: The Lost City of Monadnock

Mood: Sticky with glitter, happy with laughter..

Every year, Sculpture Square holds this childrens' sculpture carnival at its own gallery and open its doors to families at the start of the school holidays to let children explore their imagination and express themselves through art. And for the 3rd year, I was invited to be the artist instructor again but for Wire Sculpting this time. hehe.. SweeL forbade me to come with two buns at the sides of my head in a white robe and an orange lightsabre. [there goes my plan.. she kept on stressing on the lost city of Monadnock].

But I had lots of fun playing with kids again. Especially this pair of siblings.. the brother is Jonathan, 5, and his sis KK, 2. Jonathan made a rocket and KK was talking to me about curly hair. She is such a delight to talk to because she doesn't talk like any 2 yr old. She uses such perfect english and she has a big imagination.. and when I was teaching her brother, she would tap my hands to get my attention and resume the conversation we had about curly hair. Cute isn't she?

But there would always be the buggers that gets on my nerves.. and I'm not talking about anal parents who thinks that they can bring home cartons of materials just because they paid for the workshop and insult the artist instructors because their kid made a piece of crap sculpture.. they are the 'Super Streetwise' kids who thinks that art workshop are for retards with queer imaginations and are force to be there cos their after care centre has invested money on them. A fine example is this brat whose name is MyName, who keeps insisting that whatever sculpture he makes is none of my business. And he made fun of my Jedi Knight sculpture by repeating, 'May the F*** be with You.' and sniggers stoopidly. If only I can kick him out of my class..

But overall, I made so many friends from the volunteers, the employees of Sculpture Square and the other artist instructors. Especially Ju, Fauzi, SuShan, Michelle, Jeannete, Lina, Tomoko and the Zions team from Nanyang JC. Even this teacher, Liza, from Fengshan Pri cos i made a brooch and she liked it so much, she asked if she could buy it from me. I told her i dun sell but then i didnt have the heart so I gave it to her. She was so touched, she bought me a cheesecake from The Secret Garden Cafe. Tarching kan?

I received so many hugs and handshakes, i was covered in glitter, glue and paint.. And not forgetting Y@ti's son Faiz who gave me a hug.. he's such a diplomatic delight. So sorry I had to traumatise u with my cut hehehe..

I love working with children.. And I'm looking forward to a set of my own.. till then, I shall play with every single kid I meet in life..

posted by AimiLiyana 2:38 am

_______________________________________Wednesday, May 25, 2005
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Semi-concious State of Mind

Mood: Sleep Frenzy

I had not had a good sleep the past few days due to the assignments and finally on Tuesday night when I got to sleep, I received a few smses and calls through the night. What amuses me is the fact that I can sound so perky and reply to all the msg in my normal manner while still in a semi concious state. I will totally forgot the conversation and the msg almost immediately and then get the shock of my life when I checked that I replied to 15 msg during the night. Truly incredible how my brain works. hahahhahahahah

posted by AimiLiyana 3:38 pm

_______________________________________Tuesday, May 24, 2005
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Of Mocha Frap and Squid Fritters...

Mood: Orgasmic Harley

I had sent in my assignment today and met up with Nish, Fiz, Man and Shril at Simei for coffee since the last I saw them was over a mth ago. Its so refreshing to meet them up and talk about stuff. Amazingly we covered alot of topics over Mocha Fraps, Iced Mocha, Raspberry Frap, food from Old man Chang and paus... Among them were
Bangkok trip in July
Siti Nurhaliza's upcoming concert
Movies: Kingdom of Heaven, Star Wars Ep III, Madagascar
The integrated resorts
LKY
Amina Wadud
Tiger Airways
A rich Dubai guy of royal ancestry
My attachment to Vietnam
Thoughts of Dubai
goatees and butts, boobs and legs
Turkish men and Turkish girls
Silkair flights to China
Harleys!!
Orgasms
Lesbian tendencies
Open affection of gays in public
Pornography
Religious perspective of multiple marriage
Pre marital sex
Fantasies of being married rich
F1 racing in Singapore: the next Monacco?
Charitable causes
Casinos and religious views on it
More Harleys and garages
There were so many distractions like yapping dogs, a Road King Harley passing by, a transvestite and the bf walking pass, beautiful girls and yummy guys but we still had the best conversation till 11pm.. Thats why I love these people, their intellect never bores me..

posted by AimiLiyana 3:36 pm

_______________________________________Monday, May 23, 2005
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Eek!! sunburt fingers...

Mood: Peeled Tomato

Eeek! I just realised that I forgot to put on some sunblock during the cycle cos the back part of my palms are darker that my wrist since I wore a long sleeved shirt! Darn...

My butt still sore hehe and my nose is starting to peel off.

Casualties of cycling without sunblock.

posted by AimiLiyana 3:35 pm

_______________________________________Sunday, May 22, 2005
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Cycling Trek at Pulau Ubin

Mood: Numb Butts, Dead Tired.

Vesak Day... Had planned this for a week. And finally the day has come. Today's trek we will be a cycling trip at Pulau Ubin. The last time I went there was 10 yrs ago for a camping trip at Nordin Beach while I was having chicken pox.. It was the worst trip of my life then cos it was my bday, was down with chicken pox, slathered with calamine lotion and i had to sit at the sand watching the rest of my cuzzies play in the water.

So anyway, this cycle trip was great. Compared to the last few treks, we had the most participants today ranging from my grandmother to the youngest cousin. If my aunt and her 3 other kids went along, it be the full 3 generations. So for today those who participated were:

Daddy
Cik W.n
Cik Imr
Cik M.n
Cik L.n
Mum
Cik D.h
Cik Ar.h
Granny Ton
Gdin
Myself
Ika
Asum
Sha
Farh
NurR
ZafirH
Hak.m
DarWish
WanGie
Woah... didn't know it was this much people. No wonder... I had trouble counting them at the bumboat terminal cos everyone was everywhere. So... we had a few overly excited smaller kids since it was their first ride in a bumboat. My dad controlled well enough not to throw up during the 10 min ride to Pulau Ubin. But he kept asking the bumboat captain if he needs a crew..
Anyway, we reached Ubin at 0800 hrs and Cik W.n and I proceeded to the information kiosk for the map. We were told by the ranger the routes to take if we were cycling, pointing out the kampung chief's house, the rubber plantation, Mamam and Nordin Beach, Bukit Puaka and the temples. So we geared ourselves up with rented bicycles and we were off to the eastern side of the island towards the mangrove.
Altogether there were 16 mountain bikes, one mountain bike with carriage for the 2 tiniest people and one child bicycle with training wheels. And I have been wondering how Hak.m can fall off the bike with the training wheels... tsk tsk... But my mistake was to forget to bring the insect repellent cos the mangrove was swarming with mosquitoes. EEeew.. we actually went through a blood donation drive.
So to Mamam and Nordin beach, where we had a picnic, we went, through some dirt treks full of mud holes [which Sha called lauts.. "Ey.. jangan lalu dalam laut tau... Nanti basikal basah." hahahhah.. Bahasa melayu condemn sey.] went up hills and down slopes and we cycled all around the island all the way to Kekek Quarry which was situated up an incline... For 7 and half hours we cycled, my butt was numb at the end of it, we ended the day with cloudy skies at 1700hrs..
Our last stop was the basketball court where I snoozed under the Angsana shade for 30 mins till the last bugger reached.. Who happens to be Hak.m cos he made a great display of cycling into a stationary bicycle to stop himself... haiz.... itu anak...
So at the end of it all, I took a few pics of the low tide and head of to the bumboat ride to mainland and have our early dinner of Nasi Lemak at Changi. I tell u... the moment we reached home, had our shower and hit the sack, we were knocked out for the rest of the night. That was how pooped we were. But definitely, I had the time of my life. I'll be in Ubin once again to cycle. Anyone interested?
[Pictures will be up soon once i'm not busy with work..]
Next trek: Kota Tinggi Retreat.. InsyaAllah...

posted by AimiLiyana 10:34 pm

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Something else that is interesting...

Mood: Time for Turtle Soup..

I had shared the information about turtles being able to breathe through their asses with my classmates of mothers and professionals.. Their reaction:

Y@t: Really? you don't say... [starts imagining..]
NoR: khekhekhe.. I didn't know that?!
J: hehehah Now I know... eh.. but ar.. does this mean turtles fart through their mouths?
the rest of the class: WKHAHHEHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAH [while clutching their stomachs]

hehehehhehe Cute right these mums...

oh and I was thinking... if human can breathe through their asses, it makes snorkelling alot easier. all u have to do is let ur butt float at the surface of the water to take in oxygen while u take a look at the magnificent corals below. The only setback is, people on the beach get to see the most disgusting butts bobbing in the water.. WAKHAHAKHKHAKHAKHAKHA

posted by AimiLiyana 1:05 am

_______________________________________Friday, May 20, 2005
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Episode III: Return of the Sith

Mood: May the Force be with you...

Finally!! I watched Episode III on a rainy Thursday in a freezing Marina cinema clad in a long non-thermal skirt without my pashmina wool shawl for protection against the elements and I enjoy every second of it till the credits rolled in.

My date, Y, said he didnt manage to get Star Wars initially when we were having dinner at LJS. He said he got The Amityville Horror at 1830hrs instead and is prepared to get his arms shredded by me during the movie. All throughout the dinner, I psyched myself up for a horror movie. So we talked about Hitler being a great leader [His view] and on the way to GV, I found 2 tickets for StarWars Eps III scheduled at 1800hrs. heheh what luck.. I asked Y if he wants to use the tixs I found instead but he said we would have missed 30 mins of it. awwww.. there goes a chance to escape from a horror movie.

So we settled in our seats and I felt like I was in the wrong cinema cos it was filled to the brim. I thought that it was simply wrong for a horror show to be this packed. there were couples deep in conversation, old caucasian men in suits with their posh dates, JC students and families with kids... Thats where it all sinked in. I was tricked... It was THE movie I was waiting for....\m/

The starting of the movie was hilarious. Lots of humour that exceeded my expectations of George Lucas. He made his battle droids have emotion and sarcasm... hehahahah.. that is so cute especially when they scream in pain when they were cut in half with Annakin's lightsabre. What I don't get is why Annakin didn't feel that Chancellor Palpatine was bad.. I meant, you can see it from the way he acted... he is evil as evil does.

Oh.. Padme is soo beautiful. I guess thats what happens in hollywood right? you go to bed, and your hair would still look great. what I don't get is why did she have to wear that nightdress with the pearls to bed? Its way too formal for bed wear.

Ok now lets talk about the best parts... The Fighting Scenes.. All synchronized steps with the glow of the lightsabre spinning. I simply love it. The way their robes spin and flow, the lightsabre repelling each other, sparks crackling and the sound... zreeenng... zrennng.. hhehehehhe..

the conclusion, Episode III: Return of the Sith is awesome compared to the first two.

I shall watch it again. No doubt about it.

posted by AimiLiyana 2:57 am

_______________________________________Wednesday, May 18, 2005
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Any interesting thing to share?

Turtles can breathe through their ass.

posted by AimiLiyana 11:53 am

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BackDated Thoughts: I Love..

Mood: ~I love you.. for sentimental reasons..~

Thursday 11th May

I had a magnificent talk with B0b about the things that I love. I never knew I love so much things but in the end we only compiled 16 of them..

I love:
Rainy days
Reading
Chocolate
Beaches
Children
White Lilies
Walking
The Simple Things in Life
Baking
Hugs and Kisses
Dancing in the Rain
Playing in the Rain
Cold Weather
Caramel
Cooking
Writing
And for me to remember it easily, he grouped them up for me under 2 catergories:
Things I love on a rainy day:
Liyana loves the simple things in life like playing and dancing in the cold rainy day, holding a bouquet of white lilies while walking along the beach with the children who showers her with hugs and kisses.
Things I love indoors:
Liyana loves writing cooking recipes and baking a caramel chocolate cake while reading a great book.
To B0b, thanks a million for that night. *Muacks*

posted by AimiLiyana 12:39 am

_______________________________________Tuesday, May 17, 2005
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BackDated Thoughts: Kingdom of Heaven

Mood: Recollecting

Wednesday 10th May

My day started with lunch at Suntec with Numbnuts followed by the movie Kingdom Of Heaven directed by Ridley Scott. The day was spent like any normal outing previously but somehow I felt akward. I'm at a loss where to draw the line. I still want to be friends but shouldn't the fact that he's with an ex-school mate contribute to the comfiness of us hanging out together? Or is it just my principles of how i view thing? Even if it is, shouldn't that be respected?

I cannot help but think that what I'm doing now, and that is being as close as I was with him before, as taboo. I don't want to be labelled a boy-friend stealer by his other half's friends. There are people who do that as a profession but not me. But on the other hand, I am so comfortable when we are chilling.

I've come to realise, after reading my psychology notes, that I am born a teacher. It has been stated:

A Role of a Teacher is to be Redundant.

All my life, I have helped, assisted, advised and lead family and friends to the point where they achieved their goals and I have stepped back naturally because there is no longer a need for my being there unless I'm needed again. Seeing them happy made me happy because I attained my goal and that is helping them till they succeeced.

And isn't this what he wants? A bigger circle of friends, a girl he could love and a friend who was there when he needed one the most... I am happy he achieved all that some at my expense. I am happy I helped him that way. Now I need to step back from his life till he needs me again and in turn help myself get through this thing called Life.

I may not be here for long, so I can't afford to be sad or angry. I can only treasure the moments I live through from now onwards. Even the small stuff like remembering how a white lily smells.

Sweet memories are hard to come by.
Cherished memories are worth more than gold.

Truly, coincidents of watching Kingdom of Heaven, serving my role as a friend and seeing my existance as a human being on this world is remarkable.

I loved,
I cared,
I worried,
I guided,
I respected,
I treasured...
Till the day
that role is traded,
I shall always smile
till the end
When I go back to Him
The One who loves me.
Truly, my Creator, My Allah.
InsyaAllah..

~Liyana~

posted by AimiLiyana 4:18 pm

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speciaL-K

speciaL-K,
a drug for my insomniac
has a fetish for hairs,
girls, dildos and melodrama..

K makes a room so lively and gay
not forgetting making fun of gays
a wit comparable
to that of a lightsabre

Look her up in your list
and say 'Hi' never 'sex?'
its either she smiles and reply
or you be figuring out her text..

In this wee hours of the morn
sleep deprived brain and all
I keep hearing the fog horn
and seeing a guy so tall

Hallucination of high emotion
thats what K does to you
Immortalised motions
K! an Ode to you..

posted by AimiLiyana 1:29 am

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Net Detox

Mood: Revitalised

Been away from internet technology for the past 4 days and I spent alot of time reflecting and being around the people that matters most.
I did some soul searching, baking and had my day spent with Darwish.

And when I came back online, it refreshing to know that ppl think about me. Just the thought that some people actually reserved some space on their online journal to write about me just shows how much time is spent thinking abt me.. No matter if there is resentment or hatred, I'm still in their minds. Hahah.. I may a bitch, an evil bitch, but still one that remains in others' minds.

Learn from a better bitch never from a slut, I'd say to u..

posted by AimiLiyana 12:38 am

_______________________________________Wednesday, May 11, 2005
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Be happy For me Cos I was Alive

Do you love me when i'm here?
would you miss me when i'm gone?
Do you cry when i'm down?
could you smile when i'm asleep?

~Liyana~

posted by AimiLiyana 10:10 am

_______________________________________Monday, May 09, 2005
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2hrs behind time

Mood: Jetlagged

I've been tardy most of my life. And I've have sudden bursts of energy that will make me on time that happens once in a blue moon. So today, that urge to be on time overcame me, causing me to finish all my research, housework and getting ready all before 5pm based on my room clock. And while I was donning my tudung, my dad asked me why I'm not in school. I told him I was getting ready and there is alot of time..

Then.. I looked at the hall clock, my stomach did a backflip and I started perspiring..

I was 2 hrs behind time. I've been behind time all this day. And being transported back to +8 GMT took alot of energy.. trust me. It gave me a headache actually.

So after so much effort, the father of all ironies, Mr Murphy, had to wave his wand and do his magic on me.

I had to trudge back into my room, defeated and cursed, stripped myself of mascara and clothes, and did my school work on the pc. Of course, with the MSN and MIRC on.

Still getting used to +8 GMT

posted by AimiLiyana 8:19 pm

_______________________________________Sunday, May 08, 2005
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Happy Mother's Day

Mood: Happy on Pari Panggang

First off.. Happy Mother's Day to ALL the beautiful
Mums, GrandMums, Great GrandMums, Mums-to-be [Yipee!!]

WanGi came over with Cik Mn bringing her two gerbils, Hamster and Hamster along...[easy to remember their names aye?] She is overly happy and kept nudging Hamster into my cat's face just to see his reaction. So I brought her out to the playground at the pond with Safiyh and Ika. Played the swings like no tomorrow [me] and WanGi and Safiyh played with the slides. I had so much fun.. I missed the nights I played with the swings with Fadh.

Anyway, Daddy fetched us home and I showered WanGi and Safiyh since we are having Mother's Day dinner at Lau Pa Sat. Everyone, well most of them, will be there. Inclusive my much loved Great GrandMa, Nyang, Granny Ton and Granny Asmh. There were so many kids, they were sticking to me like glue. Is it because I was holding on to my SLR or is it that they couldn't get enough of me?

The Dinner was a blast.. Many foods.. Satay, Chicken, Fruits, Thosei and Seafood Rice.. But I had my share of BBQ stingray and white rice. And I'm happy. There were so many photo taking, but alas, my pics are but jus in 2.. photographer lah dikata kan.. And the kids.. *GASPS* they keep running everywhere. One kept shouting 'FIRE! FIRE!' everytime the flames burnt higher.. the girls kept dacing in between the tables and 2 buggers keep popping up in my shots. [look it up.. you'll notice them for sure]

[See Album 3]

Anyways, I had fun being among the children bearers of my family..
I'll join their club too InsyaAllah..
I had fun being among the children in my family..
I was like them 15 yrs back..
I had fun being me..
I'll sleep happy today.

Oh and I know someone reads in here.
To Mr NumbNuts,
Read AND scroll your messages before jumping into conclusions..
~Brought to you by The Somebody in Your Life. :)

Happy Mother's Day, Princess..

posted by AimiLiyana 11:50 pm

_______________________________________Friday, May 06, 2005
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Bukit Timah Trek, Labour Day

Mood: Forgetful

I just realised the Bukit Timah trek is long over due.. hehe... too much thoughts and too little memory space.. need to upgrade another frontal lobe..

So. One word for the trek. AWESOME!

Initially, 16 ppl were to go but Cik A.rh says akim is down with fever... that bugger.-_-" so 5 ppl pulled out and left with 11. [for those who needs a working.. 16-5=11] we went in the same 2 cars..

the participants:
Daddy
Cik W.n
Mum
Cik D.h
Cik Min
Granny Ton
Myself
Ika
Asum
Sha
Hayzl
Daddy had to attend to an alarm at the office so we started the day late. All geared up with water packs and extra clothings.. we jus had to wait for his call and then we were off. Experience from the last 2 treks, we decided not to bring any food except for some salty crackers, energy bars and raisins. More would weigh us down.
The start of the trek on a Labour Day, is but a crowded one. So many families and training hikers with their full packs. Without dilly dallying, we took route 3 and 4 reviewed to be the mild and hard routes. Everyone set off with a spray of insect reppellent and left Daddy behind [he says he's admiring the beauty of nature.] HAH! My mum forbade him to touch the Nikon D70 and instructed me to be the photographer instead and commanded Daddy to march faster. Hahahahahaha.. he was excused from NS, he's paying for it now. So I was trigger happy as always, gets left behind often cos it took some time to adjust the Manual Mode and still catch up with the leaders.
Even with my condition, I managed to trek with a 3kg pack, a camera and still beat Daddy who's huffing and puffing along the trail. hehe I pity him. The trail was quite uneventful.. Not much to see and explore cos the caves are blocked with gates. Shucks.. I really wanted to go through the caves. But there is this small stream. Very cold water. And it has a brick wall along it.
[See pics in Album 3]
Then this is where the hard part comes. The 184. [I only learnt much later what that part of the trail is called.] The trail went uphill and instead of a steep gravel slope we encountered at MacRitchie, this had steep steps about 20 cm high each step and numbers were sprayed on it. And of course, there were 184 steps. 184 freaking steep steps. Not only did it do my heart some good workout, my thighs, my calves and my vertigo had some excercises too.
After that, it was all smooth sailing. Once the 184 is over, you can walk over fire I tell you. [walk over fire at own risk. I have not tried that yet.] We spent trekking for a mere 2 hrs uphill and another half hour walking down a very very steep slope. Then another 2 hours exploring their quarry, interactive playgrounds and watching watercolourists at work..
It was a good day indeed. Topped it off with lunch at Adam Road for some Nasi Lemak and Ice Kacang.. A good day indeed.
So please enjoy the pics..
Next Trek: Bukit Chandu @ Kent Ridge for Vesak Day..

posted by AimiLiyana 3:03 pm

_______________________________________Thursday, May 05, 2005
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Rain... Rain...

Mood: Sleepy

I'm wrapped in my towel waiting for the heavy downpour to stop so I could dress and go to bedok for tuition. I hope they have done their work so as not to waste my time again. I read some reviews about Kingdom of Heaven, seems to be pretty good. So next date, Kingdom of Heaven. So far, only Fadh has replied.. what about you other people?

Yesterday's class was fun. We had a field trip to the food shop about 5 mins walk from class. I just realised that the area looks pretty scary at night. Clifford Pier is a couple/group place. never a loner's place. And when class ended, Yati sent me back. Woot! Nice Car too.. Hyundai Getz i think.

The stomach uneasiness is back with a vengence.. i thought its over.. I fear I have to go for a check up.

Times like these, Its best to sleep cuddled in a hug.

posted by AimiLiyana 5:19 pm

_______________________________________Tuesday, May 03, 2005
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Condolences: Mr Wee Kim Wee 1915-2005

My deepest condolences to the family of the late Mr Wee Kim Wee.
He was a much loved President. The only one I can remember by name other than the present Presidnet Nathan.

You will be fondly remembered.

One Moment of silence..

posted by AimiLiyana 4:14 pm

_______________________________________Monday, May 02, 2005
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Happy Birthday Mr Dj!!

Happy 29th Birthday Mr Dj!!

May all your dreams come true, be blessed with health and happiness and always be among the people that you love...

posted by AimiLiyana 6:00 pm

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Golf is an Extreme Sport

Mood: Uneasy Stomach

I read in the papers dated Saturday [So what if I read expired news.. its still readable news.] 6 men were struck by lightning in the middle of a golf course. It was caused by their metal spikes at the base of their shoes. 3 golfers and 3 caddies. 2 golfers died on the spot, 2 caddies are in hospital and the other 2 were treated as outpatients.

I've never fancied golf because I think that its a waste of space especially in land deprived Singapore, its not as exciting as soccer, rugby, hockey, silat and all the other sports I've known. In other words, golf is BORING. It isn't doing much for the environment either.. All those manicured grass and not a single rat hole.. Where would all those poor homeless rats live?

Now, with that news article, golf has moved to another personal sports list that I detest. [Listed among them is Sliding in a Wok down a gravel slope, WWF and Stupid Acts Caught on Tape]. That is.. Extreme Sports with a Disclaimer that would prolly sound like this:

Golfers play at your own risk. Management would not be responsible for any death or injury if any persons were to be hit by golf balls or lightnings. Please ensure that golfers use plastic, bamboo, wood or any non-metallic shoe spikes. To ensure long life, Management advises the use of short, colourful plastic golf clubs mainly sold in Toys 'R' Us for minors.

-By Order
The Management

So lets have a moment of silence for the golfers that has passed. Meeting the Creator while playing the game they love. What a way to pass... Salut

posted by AimiLiyana 4:10 pm

_______________________________________Sunday, May 01, 2005
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Mothers' Day is coming..

Mood: Natural Motherly Instincts

Mother's Day is coming.. its the Second Sunday of May... [mothers out there pls correct me if i'm wrong]

I have been wondering lately,
Would I be a good Mum?
I want to be the best Mum.
THE Mum to love and be in love with,
to shower with hugs and kisses,
every second of my child's waking hours.
Spending time, bonding and cherishing.
Making memories of the past 15 mins.
I could be a good mum...
but for now,
I will plan
to be a good mum
in future...

~Liyana~

posted by AimiLiyana 4:10 pm

Gramma's on Sunday

Esplanade... Arts Festival

I died Laughing: Madagascar

Sculpture Carnival: The Lost City of Monadnock

Semi-concious State of Mind

Of Mocha Frap and Squid Fritters...

Eek!! sunburt fingers...

Cycling Trek at Pulau Ubin

Something else that is interesting...

Episode III: Return of the Sith

Any interesting thing to share?

BackDated Thoughts: I Love..

BackDated Thoughts: Kingdom of Heaven

speciaL-K

Net Detox

Be happy For me Cos I was Alive

2hrs behind time

Happy Mother's Day

Bukit Timah Trek, Labour Day

Rain... Rain...

Condolences: Mr Wee Kim Wee 1915-2005

Happy Birthday Mr Dj!!

Golf is an Extreme Sport

Mothers' Day is coming..

L I Y A N A' S . S E C R E T S

L I Y A N A' S . T H O U G H T S

Happy Birthday Yan!!