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:: Saturday, August 30, 2003 ::

Hmm. Thanks for your comments. Including the faked illiterate post. If it's not funny, I apologize because I was thinking COLOUR 6 PANEL STRIP before storyline. (seriously) It was supposed to be an expression of my difficulty in using win paint to produce this. Do try it yourself if you'd like to get a feel of it. Esp since we might be looking for guest cartoonists in the future? Tee hee...

Kjm, great name, but "geeky league of uber-ordinary gentlemen" - kinda long and kinda rip-off. We could abbrev. it to GLUOG, but that's just... um...just look at it! Many words in fact spring to mind, but I don't need to be your thesarus. What kind of name is Gluog? Or even Glug? Hmm. But it could have its merits....

:: nimezs @ 3:15 am [+] ::

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Well, well, well!! As if schooling wasn't enough, I have racked up a new project/hobby. Are you ready for this???

I'm now a web comic cartoonist!! Haha. Yes, really. My friend Azmi, uh... self-employed time manager that he is, was toying with the idea of a web-comic, so I told him, why not, I'll draw it for you. And I have. Seriously. I say this like it's some great thing, but honestly, the quality of my work is still not-up-to-par, as you will be able to see from my first few attempts. I have however, improved my style slightly, and I've been VERY pleased with my most recent works. Currently, I've written about 3 story boards for the cartoon strips, and it's been immensely fun. However, I will stay away from doing that in the near future because I'm not about to usurp the whole business from Azmi. If you find the funnies funny, credit him. I'll just be the artist.

I've been really anal about signing my work so far, but I think I'll give that up, because it's pointless. Also, I'm having some trouble with the hands, but I hope as we go along there'll be less weird looking hands.

-Looks over two completed strips-

Yep. Very happy with them. We do need a name for the comic though, so... you know what to do.

BTW: It's a comic about HIS life not MINE, so if you want to know what's going on in mine, you'll still have to come back here.

And, yes! I have completed 6 strips, so now I can do my sunday colour edition, although today's not really sunday.

:: nimezs @ 1:06 am [+] ::

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Hem. hem. I know this is supposed to be for Azmi's site, but seriously, I couldn't wait.
So... Tada.



Um. I don't suppose it won't matter if, say, you don't know who Azmi is? Yea. Thanks. So it's okay.

:: nimezs @ 12:54 am [+] ::

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Seriously now, what is it with people trying to irritate me?

NB: I won't kill you unless I've known you more than 24 hours.

:: nimezs @ 12:09 am [+] ::

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Seriously now, what has become of our nation's youths?

I'm going to cut my nails.

:: nimezs @ 10:14 pm [+] ::

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I love you all! I love you all!
I'm not drunk, really...... I'm not!!

'M just... 'm just... higgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhh.

:: nimezs @ 5:19 am [+] ::

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"Oh, a handful of change. I guess I can use this to go... um... buy... some... candy. So thank you, for adding a step to my Halloween process."

Halloween 2001. That has to be my favourite toon from Homestarrunner.com ever.

:: nimezs @ 11:14 am [+] ::

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Chances Are - Johnny Matis
Chances are 'cause I wear a silly grin
The moment you come into view
Chances are you think that I'm in love with you

Just because my composure sort of slips
The moment that your lips meet mine
Chances are you think my heart's your Valentine

BRIDGE
In the magic of moonlight when I sigh, "Hold me close, dear"
Chances are you believe the stars that fill the skies are in my eyes

Guess you feel you'll always be the one and only one for me
And if you think you could
Well, chances are your chances are awfully good

Chances are you believe the stars that fill the skies are in my eyes

Guess you feel you'll always be the one and only one for me
And if you think you could
Well, chances are your chances are awfully good

The chances are your chances are awfully good

Well, I was listening to my CD see... 40 everylasting gems... -mumble- never mind.

:: nimezs @ 10:40 pm [+] ::

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I bet you didn't know BAH was an acronym for Bored as Heck.

Also, according to me, the second Japanese city to be bombed was Yoklahoma. Yes, interesting, isn't it? Argh. Now it's stuck in my head and I can't remember which was the first one to be bombed.

:: nimezs @ 10:32 pm [+] ::

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Am having headache. Due to reading of Secret Diaries recently, now feel compelled to speak without using pronouns. Is because of high suggestibility of self. Plus, have headache, so cannot be held responsible for own strange actions.

I never realized pronouns were such complicated business. Good thing I didn't take English Lang as my major instead.

:: nimezs @ 1:26 pm [+] ::

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3 things to note first.
It's 2.30 am.
I'm PMSing.
It's boring and I'm awake.

I freaking hate men!

:: nimezs @ 2:42 am [+] ::

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Thanks to the government, practically every family in Singapore has about 2 to 3 thermometers. My under-tongue temperature is 37.0, so I suspect I may be over-doing it a little, since my normal temperature is at least half a degree lower than that. More reason to be hypochondriac, I think.

:: nimezs @ 11:04 pm [+] ::

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My brother says weird things all the time, but this is the first time I've actually written down a few of his strange quotes.


"Fat people are evil."
"As that famous guy, don't know what his name is, said.... uh.... said something."
(shouting, referring to my sister) "She's dead but she's alive!"
(same as above, in explanation) "Her heart is not beating, but EVILNESS kept her alive, it's running though her BLOOD!"
"Huh?"
"What? what did I say?"
"Stop writing down everything I say."

I realise this doesn't do justice to the way he says them, but it'll give you an idea of why I much prefer being out than at home. Being too close to my brother influences me. I start going crazy too.

:: nimezs @ 2:56 pm [+] ::

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I'm bored of blogging. There's nothing to tell today. Or to think about.

Just one complaint. I hate gatherings where there are a majority of guys. Talking about military stuff bores me to death. Among other stuff that guys talk about. I dunno. It brings out my sadistic streak when they talk...

:: nimezs @ 11:58 pm [+] ::

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To Whom it May Concern:

Out Fishing for the day.

:: nimezs @ 12:10 pm [+] ::

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A few things that amaze me these two days.

1) The amount of hair sheddage I get.
2) My inexplicable urge to start studying.
3) The fact that people don't seem to recognize me when I wear my glasses.
4) How much more I spend at one go buying school supplies than when I'm shopping.
5) The return of that little voice that makes snide remarks.

Well, to be honest, the last remark there is really me, talking to myself, which doesn't make me seem any less mad, I know, but at least you know I'm not hallucinating. It was psychology lectures day, and I have discovered, to my horror, that I'm incredibly bored by statistics, which doesn't bode well at all. I mean, I'll have to endure at least ANOTHER semester of that if I'm majoring in psyschology permanently. The lecturer has this very distracting habit of walking back and forth when he's talking. I'm not sure if he kept it up at the 2nd half of the lecture because I was in "copy-notes-ignore-lecturer" mode. It's the mode where you just copy notes and then blank out until the lecturer changes the slide. My other lectures, Sci/Fi Lit and Abnormal Psy. were excellent, I must say, despite the early hours. If a lecturer can get you thinking by the words he/she says, then he/she's good. And I mean about the subject, not about lunch, or breakfast, or sleeping.

Did a major tidy-up in my room. Notes have been divided into piles for keeping, recycling and reusing. Due to the notes for History last sem, my reusing pile is quite large, so if you need loads and loads of rough paper, or are taking History, you might want to come find me. The readings are still pretty complete, and if you get them from me, it'll save you at least 2-3 hours standing at the photocopier machine. That's HY1101E, by the way.

Also, I have kept my most complete sets of lecture notes, so if you want notes for EL1101E (Tutorials and two test papers included) or PL1101, again, let me know. To add to that list are the course packages for Singaporean Literature in Context, JS1101E and EN1101E. Hmm. I'm giving these away gratis. What else... For lease are the books for the lvl 2000 American Literature module, EN1101E, and that Singaporean Literature module. Loan first, and if you want to keep it, you can buy it. Still in pretty good condition. So.. Yes, I want to make some money back if possible.

I realise advertising here is probably pointless, but well, I'm too drugged up on caffeine now to nap and too moodless to do my readings, and there was nothing much else on my mind to blog about. That's that, I guess.

:: nimezs @ 5:54 pm [+] ::

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How to tell if a teenage-rambler is infatuated with you (All conditions must apply)
1) Directs you to blog.
2) *Always* initiates the conversation.
3) *Always* has the last word in a conversation.
4) Talks EXCESSIVELY about himself or herself.
5) Afraid of offending you.
6) Constantly drops your name in front of her friends.
7) Dresses nicely for you.
8) Compliments you often.
9) Has unabashedly open talks with you.
10) Drops names of other suitors in attempts to get a rise out of you.

It's true. It's still true.

:: nimezs @ 11:05 pm [+] ::

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I'm back in Jurong, annd curiously enough, it's like uhm... coming back home, even though technically it isn't. Wow. Nostalgia, and I'm only 19. Man. It feels like I've been away from school for such a long time.

Upbeat. Upbeat. Upbeat.

I can't wait for school tmr.

:: nimezs @ 10:43 pm [+] ::

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Yes. Hang-over. Good word to start with. I woke up this morning feeling like I was hung-over. After I got out of bed at 9.30, I couldn't walk straight, and decided to hop back into bed after brushing my teeth. Slept another 3 hours, but the dizziness was only tolerable when I wasn't moving much. Ergo, I lay around reading for most of the day. It's like my balance is seriously warped or something.

And before you start jumping to conclusions like an olympic long-jump medalist, said headache was not, I repeat, not caused by alcohol in any form. I'm not one to imbibe before bed. Well... actually, most of my imbibing usually is followed by bed anyway, so maybe that statement isn't very accurate. I don't know why everyone thinks I'm a chiongster sometimes. I'm horribly alcohol intolerant, don't make it a point to chiong, unless it's school related. Hah. School related... hahaha. Maybe it's the way I look. Someone called me a high class lian once. Sigh. Maybe I ought to wear more shirts.

Packed my bags today. School starts tomorrow, much to my dismay, but oh well, the sooner it starts, the sooner it's over. Head feels weirdly heavy. Spinny, spinny....

:: nimezs @ 10:24 pm [+] ::

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[00:01] * kjm throws the first pie
[00:01] * euphrosyn eats it.
[00:01] (Sardaukar) EAT PIE EAT PIE
[00:01] * kjm throws the second pie
[00:01] * SantiAwyz catches it with his face.
[00:02] (kjm) if you're eating everything, i'll lend you this nice guidebook on obesity and CHD.
[00:03] (euphrosyn) I have a high metabolism.
[00:03] (kjm) thank you sam.
[00:03] (kjm) i was really getting tired of seeing that face...
[00:03] * kjm hides
[00:03] (euphrosyn) I bet he wants you to lick it off.
[00:03] (SantiAwyz) =~
[00:03] (SantiAwyz) that.. hurt.
[00:04] * euphrosyn pats Santi.
[00:04] (euphrosyn) I mean sam.
[00:04] (Sardaukar) ouch.
[00:04] (euphrosyn) nick's always arranging hair over my face because he says it looks better all covered up.
[00:04] (euphrosyn) I understand.
[00:04] * SantiAwyz hugs euphrosyn
[00:04] (Sardaukar) oh dear
[00:04] * kjm sticks the third pie down his own trousers
[00:04] (SantiAwyz) joe i mean
[00:04] (kjm) better?
[00:04] (Sardaukar) okay, sam and joe, you'd better not do that in public
[00:05] (euphrosyn) Do what?
[00:05] (SantiAwyz) do what?
[00:05] (kjm) nonono
[00:05] (kjm) dont stop
[00:05] (kjm) ill call the tv staion right now
[00:05] (SantiAwyz) what the hell are you doing with that pie in your pants?!!?
[00:05] (kjm) station*
[00:05] (euphrosyn) Protective.
[00:05] (euphrosyn) device.
[00:06] (kjm) and HOW, pray tell, can PIE down the PANTS be a PROTECTIVE DEVICE?
[00:06] (Sardaukar) well
[00:06] (Sardaukar) it is a protective device against certain things
[00:06] (Sardaukar) like sudden hunger
[00:06] (euphrosyn) oh
[00:07] (euphrosyn) It explains everything.
[00:07] (kjm) i see you'll eat pie down your own pants.
[00:07] (SantiAwyz) i don't think he'd want to eat something that's been down his pants.
[00:07] (euphrosyn) HAHa
[00:07] (euphrosyn) SO WHAT MAKES YOU THINK SOMEONE ELSE...
[00:07] (Sardaukar) okay
[00:07] (euphrosyn) -restrains-
[00:07] (Sardaukar) stop right htere
[00:07] (Sardaukar) hold that thought
[00:07] (kjm) control yourself.
[00:07] (euphrosyn) I'm sorry. -muffles laughter in towel-
[00:08] (Sardaukar) dear old joe
[00:08] (Sardaukar) always the private joke
[00:08] (euphrosyn) this is one for the books.
[00:08] (kjm) books.
[00:08] (kjm) ...
[00:08] (kjm) you write for the people at imh?

:: nimezs @ 12:20 am [+] ::

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"Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?"

Yours truly has just watched her first R(A) flick. IMO, it was a rating well deserved. The violence was absolutely gratuitous. I'm sure they didn't need so many dead bodies, even when dealing with drug lords. Good grief. Well, otherwise, it was pretty funny, and the car chase scenes were fabulous. Er well, they kept me on the edge of my seat. Gorgeous cars - and from someone like me who knows zip and doesn't care much about types of cars, that's a compliment.

The driving scenes? I mean, there are CARS (and a boat!) being hurled at them and there's not a scratch on his car! Awesome driving! Wow.

I loved the two spanish cops. They were cute. Or maybe they were italian. I don't know. Finally, a movie chock full of lean men. Also some women, but they were floozies, so they don't count.

Only one gripe - mice? They don't mate like that. Cheap attempt at humour if you ask me. And they used that as an excuse for the R(A) rating? Give me a break. Rate it for the violence, the swearing and that little pornographic scene in the video store. Also the gross bit where they stuffed this guy into a tortilla bin all chopped up.

Yeah, and I'd appreciate it if you didn't let my parents know I caught an R(A) movie. Not... that they might believe you anyway.

:: nimezs @ 12:52 am [+] ::

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Blog this! Yeah! Blog This! Just checking it out.

:: nimezs @ 8:01 pm [+] ::

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"Hey, everyone, I'm going to marry a woman I met in the park this afternoon because we can't stand for our dalmatians to be heart-broken."

Truly, 101 Dalamatians is a Disney film. Or maybe it's a British thing. I just find it remarkably unbelievable that two people would get married after knowing each other such a short time, even given allowance for the fact they might have fallen in love at first sight. Very sweet, yes, but silly. What happens after your dogs die? How do you know the man you just hit with a bag full load short of three bricks will be the one? It's all so very... Disney. We all live happily ever after. And I had no idea that dogs mated for life. 10 minutes into the movie and I'm already preferring the cartoon version.

And so goes on, because I actually sat through the rest of the movie. Here's the corny conversation that was playing in my mind.

Officer 1: Yep, I'm pretty sure that De Vil woman did it because that nice lady was able to come up with a sketch of a dalamatian print coat.
Officer 2: Yeah, that's motive, that is!
Officer 1: We'd better send out a whole squad of cars to apprehend that crazy woman and her two flunkies because (hushed voice) I heard dog nappers can be really vicious, and kidnapping 15 puppies is a serious crime!
Officer 2: Yeah, hang 'em all dog nappers! They should be shot, they should!
Officer 1: 'Ere, do you really need 99 puppies for a coat that size?
Officer 2: Well, you know, Bob, all them's puppy's coats are all differ'nt in patterns, yeah? So they need all them puppies to, you know, pick the best out of the rest.
Officer 1: Cor, that rhymed!
Officer 2: I was thinking if we sang a little, we could make this show into a muscial.
Officer 1: Oh yeah, that'll really get the audiences! D'you think we'll have to dance? I could wear my kilt. I've been practising my can-can dance. D'you want to see?
Officer 2: Er. Er.. Oh! Oooh! (pointing to the horizon) Hey, would you look at that?
Officer 1: Oooh. It's the puppies. What smart buggers! They escaped without our even having to find them! Well done! And all unhurt too!
Officer 2: Dear me. What will we do with that bloke we picked up at the De Vil house?
Officer 1: He's got a shifty look about him. I'm sure he's guilty of something.
Officer 2: That's a relief, we can't just go around arresting people who done nothing.
Officer 1: That's right, Sam. We uphold justice. That means the innocent have nothing to fear from us. I know! We could arrest him for malicious loitering at the De Vil mansion!
Officer 2: You're so smart, Bob!

Later on, after the policemen have presented 101 dogs to Roger and Anita, plus a hefty dry cleaning bill for their squad cars...
Roger: Oh dear, what will we do with them?
Pongo barks. (Trans: Let's turn our story into a movie and maybe lots of people will buy dalamatians from us!)
Anita: Oh well... I guess we could keep them. We'll need a bigger place though.
Pongo barks again. (Trans: Why isn't anyone listening to me? I don't want to be the father of 99 puppies. I've got places to go, other butts to sniff!)
Perdita claws him in the face.
Roger: Yeah, let's keep them all. We've already got 17, what's 84 more dalmatians? I'm sure with this new game I've created I'll be as rich as that American bloke Bill gates. Never mind your boss is in jail and you've got no job.
Anita: Oh Roger, you are wonderful!
Roger: Well, I'm sure my game will be a hit, and after all, what's about 35K a year for the dogs? I just hope they're house-trained.
Anita: (gasps) The new sofa! (runs inside)

So sayth the cynic.

:: nimezs @ 8:06 pm [+] ::

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I'm reading The Lovely Bones now, and it makes me sad. There's humour in it as well, but the parts where Susie's family try to cope with the loss make me sad. I've only finished a few chapters, but I think it'll turn out pretty good....

It's like being enveloped in some kind of soft sorrow edged by the restlessness even after a year, no one has discovered her murderer...

:: nimezs @ 10:45 pm [+] ::

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Tomb Raider 6. Lovely. I can't wait for it to complete its download. Then Lara and I can be together again. Except now she's probably better animated and ... sleeker. And... less... blocky... Hopefully there'll be more action than before. The only thing I was shooting at was animals...

Have read some reviews, and... on the whole, gamers seem to be disappointed with the product. Still, I won't know until I play, I suppose... Wonder if Charlie's Angels: Angel X is any better....

Okay. Haven't been able to find a review for Angel X... but here's the review for Vice City... -sigh- really sounds good.

:: nimezs @ 2:40 am [+] ::

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Finally! I've found The Lovely Bones! Bwahahaha.. I have books! To read! Bwahahaha!

Also, now that I have ADSL, it makes downloading the gratuitous amounts of spam I get much faster. Go me.

:: nimezs @ 12:29 am [+] ::

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