Mai, Oh My!

I have a problem with momentum…

Maya — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:31:31 +0000

…whether it’s going to the gym, writing in this “blog”, applying to post grad schools etc…etc…

My next “project” for my site is to finally get my ‘portfolio’ of work** up on here so I can start posting the URL on my resume, applications etc…

Clearly my life isn’t nearly as exciting as it use to be, hence my need to NOT share.

**writing, vo work, other projects

Fact: I’m a lazy muthaf*cker….

Maya — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:45:40 +0000

…..Cause here I am, in the central of Hong Kong (on a business trip) and I’m not taking the opportunity to seize the night or find adventure. I suppose there comes a time when you just want to stay in and order room service. It’s not often I get to muck about in expensive hotels. Plus, I don’t have anyone to push me to do things. Despite me favouring the solo travelling, there are times where it’s not always fun. The weather is great though – well, cool – how I like it albeit wet. It reminds me of London. I did walk around nearby and saw these little pubs that looked quite fun – but I guess it’s not the same.

I’ve just googled “things to do in Hong Kong alone” and apparently it comes on top as an ideal place to go for women travelling alone. Of course, one of the things to do is go to the Peak – which I’ve done a few years back. This article may be a few years old, but it’s an interesting read nonetheless: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/402962/hong_kong_best_destination_for_women.html?cat=16 For my recent birthday, Jacques got me a book of the best places to travel alone for women – of course I left it at home.

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You’re so sweet you should be aspartarme

Maya — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:50:11 +0000

Aspartame – a part of me. Like Armagedon – I’m not getting any.

Good gord, I don’t have an ounce of energy in me today. This has resulted in…absolutely nothing. I finally got my first ‘real’ cup of coffee for the day (ETA 4:24 p.m.) and you wouldn’t believe cause you’re not seeing it but I am literally typing this all out with my eyes closed (I’m pretty good with keyboard memorization) so any second now you may see me doing something like this.a’l q I don’t have an ounce of energy in me today. This has resulted in…absolutely nothing. I finally got my first ‘real’ cup of coffee for the day (ETA 4:24 p.m.) and you wouldn’t believe cause you’re not seeing it but I am literally typing this all out with my eyes closed (I’m pretty good with keyboard memorization) so any second now you may see me doing something like this.a’l q

So what’s up with Malaysia’s religious police wanting to ban Valentines day? I swear, the only time Malaysia is ever in the news is for ridiculous reasons like this. Apparently, JAIS pointed out that there were 257,411 births out of wedlock between 2000 and 2008 and blamed Valentine’s Day celebration as one of the causes. Okay, I think Valentine’s is stupid because it’s hallmark holiday and a reason to drop $$$ ..also, it reminds just how alone I am in that department. But seriously Malaysia…

5 minutes after 5:30, technically it’s okay to post from work

Maya — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:50:31 +0000

Yesterday was “Wednesday Drinkies” at Overtime in Mont Kiara (hosted by my BIL Jacques of Expatypus!) The place is quite cool for after work drinks, hence the “overtime” theme I guess. Best part about it is they make sure your beer is always chilled thus replacing your glasses with newly chilled glasses ever so often. Good for those who nurse their beers. It’s a very ‘porky’ place – almost every other item on the food menu is porky. The pork knuckles looked tempting but you know the best place to eat deep fried pork knuckes is here.

Okay..it’s time now to do a ‘mall strut’ (aka burning calories whilst burning a whole in my wallet)

My ‘halcyon’ journal writing days…

Maya — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:16:48 +0000

I went to DIGI today to get my roaming activated. I was all ready to pay the RM300 deposit for **new (less than 6 months) account holders until the man there told me that if I showed my old Maxis bill that proves I was roaming on their service as well, I didn’t have to pay the deposit at Digi. Sweet! Now I have RM300 in my wallet and my palms are itchy to spend it on something that I should probably not spend on. While visiting friends in the States, I was asked “Who uses cash anymore?”. Soon we’re gonna see rappers and their hoes rolling around in platinum cards.

[insert paragraph transitional word here], I sent three work pants for shortening today. It was only RM12 a pair which is a decent price for the Mont Kiara area. They will only be ready Monday though, a day before my business trip to Hong Kong. Wow, I sound so adult saying “business trip”. I may be 30, a home owner with a job, but I don’t really feel adult. I’m like a very boring teenager. Then again, adults are like boring teenagers that make their own money. And if adults get knocked up, it’s okay, cause y’know – we’re “adult”.

Been listening to lots of Deerhunter lately. Ever since watching them live at the Laneway Festival in Singapore almost 2 weeks ago, I’m like Bambi’s mother at their mercy. (Now if you don’t know what happened to Bambi’s mother, watch this clip) Seriously, Deerhunter is my jam to start 2011! It should be the year of the deer, not the rabbit! I’ve always liked Deerhunter since maybe 2 years ago though. They popped up as recommended artist on my Last.FM profile. After seeing them though…. wow I don’t even. It’s the music and maybe also the rain.

Valentine’s day is around the corner and the more the years accumulate, the more I DON’T GIVE A FLYING FUCK.

The Forever Alone meme : http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/forever-alone

Also, check out my spiffy new e-mail address for this domain. You can send all your fan/hate/nudies/pity/lottery winning/job offers/questions/comments/etc.. mail to me here

buthesgotagirlfriend @ maiohmy.com

Yes, I soooo went there.