TT; DBFAVLT.

Ok the title actually meant “Too tired… Didn’t blog for a very long time…”

So I decided to blog about how tired I am after taking the damned Yasmin (don’t ask). It wrecks havoc on my system like no other. Mood swings are aplenty and wild, easily bloated tummy means that I eat less (a good thing, maybe) but I’d probably feel like hurling after every meal… and yes, the tender boobs don’t help.

Ouch.

I am grouchy at work, grouchy when driving, grouchy when I wake up, grouchy when I sleep.

Grouuuuuuuuuchy.

Point taken? Yes… other than that, the avalanche of work had hit me rather hard… weekend events for CWS… weekend shoots for Lady Gaga’s showcase… a weekend wedding to help out with… weekend this and that and this…

And to quote Austin Powers… I am spent.

*flops*

500D. I Has It :D.

Hehehehehehe got it at the PC Show. More later!

E63 Ooh La La.

So I got myself a new phone. After deliberating for around 3000 over years… It’s a spanking new Nokia E63 and it looks like I am going to like it a lot.

Got it at a great price of 68 bucks because my husband’s mobile plan was way ”under-contracted” (yes the sales assistant exclaimed rather loudly after seeing that his plan had not been re-contracted for over 5 years already!) and this while this great steal laid seductively in front of me… of course I jumped at the opportunity!

You see, I usually pay for 0 dollar phones or they shouldn’t cost more than 100 bucks at the most. Anything more than that, I feel, is a waste of money because nowadays, the phones don’t last beyond 2 years anyway.

That’s the reason why I haven’t jumped onto the iPhone bandwagon, yet.

Sleep Well, Cheese….

Today we buried Cheese, my winter white dwarf hamster.

Sleep well my hammie. My first hammie. But Ham (his brother) doesn’t know a thing

FML #01.

I was just angry with my husband for accidentally scratching my car rim the other day. I made a even deeper one on another rim last night. FML.

We Are Going To F***ing Die.

Read This Link

If the North Koreans do launch their nuclear whatever… it could signify the end times.

And before that could happen, I would like to say I love my family, Jeffwee, pets, his family and all my wonderful friends very very much!

Tsunami Alert.

Having mood swings the size of tsunamis because of that thingthat I am taking now.

And I am supposed to act like it doesn’t affect me! I AM A BIG GIRL NOW I DON’T GET CONTROLLED BY MERE HORMONES!!! ROARRRRR!!!

Feeling like crap aside, things get even crappier every minute. And I am supposed to be this understanding, patient, wonderful thing when all I want to do is to chew off somebody’s head.

Tonight not going swimming because it’ll be too damn cold anyway. Just going to hide in my editing suite and seek refuge in work.

That must be a first for me.

Dear Nieces.

I am sure, being the resourceful young people that you are, you will be able to find me here on my blog.

One thing I have to tell you… with all due respect and out of sheer concern, I am awfully horrified at the things you typed on your Facebook status update…

The English!!! Goodness! I’ve expected you to pick up Singlish and frivolous stuff like Viwawa… but… can I ask you to form proper English sentences please?

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Hor is Hor, not Horrrhxx.

LOL is LOL, not LAWLS.

You can be U, u or even better – YOU… NOT EUUUUU!

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Arggggh!

I… really don’t know what else to say. Please do not worry my sis (your mum) anymore with your grades ok? There are much better things to do online, like reading about nature, animals, news, Wikipedia… there’s a world of knowledge out there, beyond online kiddish games like Pet Society, or horrible online local yucky lingo…

Please, it’s not even BiGsMaLl caps anymore. This is totally something else.

At your age, I was able to write flowery compositions in good English and Chinese. Could you at least TRY?

“ii so ‘lan’ lo
eu all better than mii barhxx ???
haiiz as ii am jus an beginner…
BUT i sure ii will work HARDER!!!”

*faint*

Camera Equipment For Sale!.

Item: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Age: About 4 years old
Condition: Exterior looks a little worn at some edges, but optics still in pristine working condition. Kept in dry box all these time.
Comes With: A sturdy canvas, zippered, lens bag.
Info: Out of production (still available on Amazon.com though)

Asking Price: S$500

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Item: Sigma Electronic Flash EF-500 DG ST for Canon SLR Cameras
Age: About 4 years old
Condition: Almost mint condition, seldom used. Kept in dry box all these time.
Comes With: A sturdy canvas, zippered, Sigma brand bag.
More info here: Sigma Website

Asking Price: S$180

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If you can to buy both together, we can negotiate something
Email me: barffie at gmail dot com please.

Thank you!

Camera Hospital: Bleah.

I had a slight problem with the shutter on my Canon 300D and not wanting to go to Canon to fix it (warranty’s way over and it’s expensive to fix it there!), I tried the “sort-of” recommended Camera Hospital at Sunshine Plaza.

Having heard some reviews that he will either be 1. very nice and sincere to you, or 2. will try to cheat you, I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

I got #2. Damn.

As I walked in to the shop with Janise, I didn’t feel comfortable with his smile. It’s like a “oh, 2 girls looking very lost… Moahahahaha!” kind of inviting smile.

He told me that the problem will take more than $300 to solve, which was pointless and not cost-effective, as this camera, in its used but usable state, fetched about the same price outside. So I might as well not fix it and get a new camera anyway.

I was disappointed because we were looking at selling this camera to a friend of ours who’s interested in photography, but didn’t have the finances to delve into it fully. I was looking at upgrading anyway, so why let a good camera go to waste?

I respect gadgets and their life span. Even if something is old and not as sexy as the latest model around, someone else out there could benefit from the joy of using a used piece of equipment that still worked well.

So I asked him if he knew anybody that sells the 500D for a good price, and he did quote me a price that I was happy with though. But all the while, he gave the “aiyah these girls know nuts, why bother with them?” kind of look.

I asked him if he could take in the camera anyway (he does trade-in), and he said he could take it for around $80-100 but generally he would not take in damaged goods.

Feeling unsure, we left the shop shortly after the free consultation which I was somewhat grateful for, anyway – as Canon would have charged me $120 just to check the camera out, paid upfront!

And so, Jeffwee decided to spend some time to take apart the camera according to an online guide (complete with photos!) last night. After bending over the camera for about 2-3 hours, he managed to fix it, much to his satisfaction (mine also lah). With some small tools and a piece of paperclip… HE DID IT! OMFG!

He’s my hero

And so, I was neaaaaarly cheated by a guy who told me the part to replace the “$270 shutter box” when it could have been fixed by deft hands with some free time.

So my verdict? Go there if you know your stuff. Do not go there if you can’t flirt with the dude (his name is Steven) and get him to bend over backwards for you.

Oh well. At least the camera is going to good hands now… and I can guiltlessly aim for my 500D soon

WHEEEE!!!