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    November 30

    brekky at West End

    Apparently West End is brekky mecca. Didn't know that before. So had brekky with CL there again. And this time I managed to wake up and wasn't late. Anyway, very very odd weather going on here. Like its autumn or something. The sky was dark and dreary but it didn't really rain. And it was windy. So weird...but better than that blazing heat I say. And there was an IR Law demostration going on at South Bank when I got there. Interesting...

    Breakfast was delicious. Yummy capuccino, and a dish which name I don't  remember. It had bread, sauteed mushrooms and tomatoes, spinach,  and some yam thingy. Almost managed to finish it...was simply stuffed after. Yeah, had good time with her as usual. She's fun. Her cat, now that's a different story. Adorable...but playful scratches on hand - not good. Guess I'm just not a cat person.

    Worked late shift. 6 - 9.30. Almost late for work today. Eeek...hate rushing. Running in a shopping complex does not look cool. And the shop is friggin' at the opposite end of the building from the bus stop. Jeez...
    I'm off tomorrow...Yessssssssssss....
    November 25

    Sh|t it's hot

    damn...how I miss winter. This hot humid weather sucks.
     
    Had dimsum with the guys at Sunnybank today. Yum-meee... I haven't really indulged here have I? Trying to be sort of a scrooge all the while. Well...I have finished my 1st year, I have done what I can. I should at least enjoy some of it. I thought it would be really expensive but turned out to be ok. The best - dessert. Mango pancakes.
     
    Stepping into Sunnybank is kinda weird. It's like stepping into Hong Kong or Taiwan or something. It's the real Chinatown I guess. You can actually play spot-the-white-person there. Anyway, it's great for choice of Asian food. There's heaps. Had my 1st bubble milky tea here. Was alright, just too sweet.  
     
    A really 'Chinese' day for me I guess.
     
     
    Another thing - why do things always have to be complicated? What do you want? No clue. (the crazy rants of a person suffering from heat stroke) 
    November 16

    Finally a real break

    I haven't really relaxed since my exam. Working everyday after exams is not relaxing. Staying home for 1 day doing nothing is kinda relaxing, but not really. Getting a tattoo is definately not relaxing. 
     
    So...today met up with CLR for coffee. We went to The Three Monkeys at West End which was such a cool place. I think that is the coolest looking cafe I've ever been too. Nice earthy colours...wooden sculptures...embroidered cushions. Loved the atmosphere. Haven't really seen much of Brisbane. I really have to get out more. What better chance than summer break hey? Anyway, I think she's just the nicest person to talk to. I can feel free to talk about all sorts of crap. Not judgemental or anything, which is a good thing.
     
    Went window shopping at Chermside with mum after. Yes...it really was window shopping for me and not "window" shopping. I didn't buy any clothes...thank God. Tried a few, but luckily they didn't really fit or didn't really suit me. I have to stop buying tops man.
     
    The best part? Compliments from strangers bout my new tat! Don't hate self-loving me...I'm just so proud of it! And apparently, I'd missed a hail storm yesterday because I was down the studio getting tattooed.
    November 15

    I think my pain-threshold just went up 3 notches

    OK I'm gonna do this while it's still fresh in my head. Not that I'm gonna forget the feeling real soon. Pain!
    Ouch...that really did hurt. Piercings are better cuz they're over in seconds. This was a little more than an hour. The music in the studio did help though. Btw...songs with a tattoo-gun vibration sound remix does not sound good. Thinking about how I might describe my experience in my blog later certainly does not help. So...just tried thinking bout other stuff. And taking pics. Hehe...quite a number of pics.

    My tattoo artist's name was Chris. She'd been doing this for 9 years which I think is a fair bit of time. Yeah...nothing beats experience. It hurt alot in the beginning then I sort of phased out for a little and it didn't hurt for awhile. But of course it came back again. And the part that hurt the most was the edges of the manta's wings. Sensitive area I guess. And I kept sweating alot. Oh...and apparently I have stretchy skin.

    All worth it! Love the design...love the shading!

    I know what I'm doing

    Here's the thing - I've done my research, I've looked long and hard at the design, and I love it.
    I know what I'm doing man...people (namely parents who gave birth to very grateful mua) please get off my case. You'll love it, I'm sure of it. 100%!!
     

    I can provide lots of arguments!

    1. I'm using my own hard-earned $ for this not-cheap-thing so I'm not doing this 'simply' (I do love my $)
    2. It's me that will be going through the pain and what not
    3. I've wanted one since ages and ages ago, and only now seems like the perfect time
    4. It's not just 'the look' - it shows my love for the sea
    5. who cares what conservative 'living-in-a-time-capsule' employers who judge people on insignificant things think cuz I wouldn't want to work with a conservative bunch of people anyway - bore me to the bone!
    6. Ok I do care what people think...just not that much
    7. It's not like I'm doing it on my wrist or face
    8. Having one does not make you a thug (hellooo? rational thinking pleaaase?)
    9. Admit it, it's a really cool design - stop looking for hidden symbolisms! It's just a nice design...with a nice tail. It's nice...ok?
    10. You should trust me I'm not stupid. You should thank God I'm not a dumbass who puts some moron's name permanently on her skin. I know what a lifetime means. (it's not forever, I'm not immortal)
    11. Last but not least...I think I'd look cool as a wrinkly old lady with a manta on her arm, don't you agree?
     
    I could go on forever but that's basically it - I know what I'm doing!
     
    for people who do not know what I'm yabbering about...it's just a tattoo. Yeah...and all the hoo-hah...
     
     
    November 14

    Books...what else?

    Have you ever read a book that has evoked your emotions one at a time, and sometimes all at once? Excitement, anticipation, sadness, relief, happiness…everything. It cuts to the bone and you feel it. That arrangement of alphabets, spaces and symbols tied up by that one amazing author to tell you her story. And better yet, the story is always different to every reader. What sensation your imagination forms from those words are yours and yours alone…no one could possibly share the same feeling.

     

    When all else fails, something to call your own – a book and your imagination.   

    November 13

    Free at last?

    Gawd...y cant I post youtube stuff here. Izzit just me?

    Anyway...exams finished last thursday. And finally...I've got the time to enjoy it today. To sit at home and do zilch. Ended up working the entire day from friday to sunday, which is sucky when you feel alot like relaxing. Well, it feels good now. Gotta get used to this feeling - not having to read or do tut preparation everyweek. Not to mention the pressure of assignments. Oh man I hate those.
    Y the heck am I talking bout it then?

    Oh yeah...and I'm pretty much getting into the christmas mood. Got me a little christmas tree complete with lights! Nope...christmas would not be complete without a tree. With a home made foil star...and teabags...er...don't ask.
    And it definately would not be complete without christmas prezzies!! I love christmass! Non-existant Santa rocks!
    November 03

    People if u wanna glimpse of heaven on earth - Watch this!!!

    Been trying to post youtube clips here. Unsuccessfully. Here's the link just in case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1AXHoa1rlU
    November 02

    nice nice...

    Tracy Bonham - Whether You Fall

    Whether it's the sunshine whether it's the rain
    Doesn't make a difference 'til you complain
    Whether it's the water coming in from the roof
    Does it piss you off that you're not water proof?

    Whether you fall means nothing at all
    It's whether you get up

    it's whether you get up

    And you hate the silence as it fills up the room
    And there's not much to say to your blushing groom
    Maybe all eyes are on you as you finish the race
    And the world sees you struggling for last place

    Whether you fall means nothing at all
    It's whether you get up whether you get up

     

    November 01

    Thank God - absolutely beautiful song

    Watch Over Me - Bernard Fanning
     
    when trouble fills my world
    you bring me peace
    you calm me down
    you're my relief
    when walls come crashing down around my feet
    you light my way
    you're my release

    so say you'll watch over me
    when i'm in too deep
    tell me you'll always be
    there to pull me free

    when the sun is beating down upon my brow
    you are my shade
    you cool me down
    every time i tried to turn away
    you brought me 'round
    your humble way

    so say you'll watch over me
    when i'm in too deep
    tell me you'll always be
    there to pull me free
    there to rescue me

    for every time you sheltered me from harm
    you showed me truth
    kept me warm
    every time you left me on the street
    i found my way
    i found my feet

    so say you'll watch over me
    when i'm in too deep
    tell me you'll always be
    there to pull me free
    there to rescue me
    there to pull me free
    there to rescue me