It wasn't that bad
It may have been among the worst movies of 2003 but Gigli was entertaining enough for me.
Sure, no one would believe the fact that Jennifer Lopez is cast as a lesbian.
Or that Ben Affleck can really act.
Nor that Christopher Walken and Al Pacino would do cameo roles.
But it had its chuckle moments despite a very lousy plot.
Such as how to tell if a guy is straight or not by asking him about his fingernails. Maybe, I can try that trick sometime. You do learn something from this movie.

Yes. I hear you all saying ... Whatever!!!

I'll be damned!
So it was to be that barely a few days into this new year, I get really really sick. High fever, fainting spells, congested nose, dry painful cough, achy breaky bones and nausea! It even came to the point, I was so delirious I wanted my sister to find a priest to administer my final rites. Freaky!!!

I got my blood test results today and according to the smart ass doctor:
a. Im not pregnant - Its been ages since I had 'some'. Please don't remind me!
b. Im negative for HIV or the AIDS virus - I mean geeezus come on already!
c. I don't have SARS - I haven't been to China recently not even in my dreams.

Diagnosis - pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. Slight case of dehydration caused by dieting too much and stress. The holidays blues really hit me hard this season for reasons I cannot begin to fathom. So I drank too much, pigged out and went on an emotional rollercoaster. In order to get back into shape, I hardly ate and just drank water like a fish!

I guess my body was teaching me a harsh lesson.

One good thing about being sick - I lost weight. I wont recommend this method of shedding pounds to anyone, not even my enemies. I don't have any enemies though. But you get my point, right? Do ya? ... Do ya?
Do excuse my incoherent nature, Im heavily medicated, remember?

I better rest before I have another coughing fit!

Credit Cards
Firstly, i know it isnt the correct word but what the heck I like using it. It reminds me of my ex who also used to say crowdy instead of crowded. I didn't mind it since after all, english isn't his first language. What's up with me and my exes lately?

But I digress - I wanted to say that despite suggestions from my friends that I add pictures to my blog - I won't do it. It's just an outlet for me to whine, complain, bitch, rant and voice out my thoughts on everything under the sun. So it stays simple!

Why is it that when you feel like shit that's the time when the door bell never stops ringing? I woke up today with a sore throat and feeling little feverish.
Instead of resting, I had to force myself out of bed, looking like something the cat dragged in to:
- pay the guy who delivers the newspapers each day.
- sign on behalf of my sister, courier packages of magazines she writes for.
- show proof of a valid ID to receive registered mail from Citibank.
- receive a notice of a registered mail for pick up from the post office.

Citibank couriered me a Citibank Gold VISA Card. How did they know that I was a shopaholic? Don't they know I'm still paying for purchases I made in 2000? Is it their idea of a joke to make me bankrupt? No, thanks! I won't activate it. I already have AMEX, Citibank Gold MasterCard and Citibank Visa Card. Nope I'm not rich, except for the MasterCard, I rarely use the others. Their one purpose is to enhance the appearance of my wallet. Come to think of it, it helps boost up my self esteem.

A feeling of - I am woman (with purchasing power), so hear me roar!!

Blast from the past
Personal Details
First Name: George Last Name:
Nickname: survival Gender: Male
Birth Date: 22-jan-1971 Age: 32
Languages: English, Arabic, French Religion: Catholic
Occupation: Managerial Title: Account Planner
DIV/DEPT: Planning Company: City: Jeddah Country: Saudi Arabia
About Me: I got married on 31 December 2002

That was the information I got when I did a search on ICQ.
I haven't used ICQ in ages, in fact I didn't download it on this PC.
So he is no longer in Dubai and he is now married!!!
NO Wait! Don't get me wrong ... I wasn't pining for my ex ex bf.
I just wished he told me. I thought we were still friends and keep in touch forever.

I guess not!

Template
Yes Ive changed the settings of my blog again.
Ive been tinkering with it the whole day.
I realized the old colours were too masculine and depressing.
Im bound to keep changing it as long as Im still interested - besides it keeps
me occupied and there are endless colour combinations I can play with.
I better let it go for now and sleep on it.
It's late and Im still sticking to my be-in-bed-by-2AM routine.

Personality Quiz

It's saturday night and what am I up to?
Sitting in front of my computer answering funny personality test quizzes.

Ive discovered that:





*please excuse the typo (experience not expiereince) I didn't write that.
grrrr! Im very particular about spelling.*

LET IT GO!
First of all, I changed the template of my blog since according to the astrologers, geomancers and feng shui experts, Green is the color for 2004!

Meanwhile, I received this email from a friend but easier said than done right? Don't think I didn't try!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to.....LET IT GO!!! (my hair straightener?)
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains....LET IT GO!!! (OUCH)
If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth....LET IT GO!!! (Yes but he's busy!)
If someone has angered you.....LET IT GO!!! (Nope I can't tell their names!)
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge....LET IT GO!!! (No I ain't)
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction.....LET IT GO!!! (Is chatting an addiction?)
If you are holding on to a job that longer meets your needs or talents.....LET IT GO!!! (What job??)
If you have a bad attitude......LET IT GO!!! (Im still likeable ... at least I hope I am!)
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better.....LET IT GO!!! (Well sometimes I can't help it)
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level....LET IT GO!!! (Somewhere between 1995 & 2000)
If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship....LET IT GO!!! (not just one but 2)
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves.....LET IT GO!!! (I've given up!)
If you're feeling depressed and stressed.......LET IT GO!!! (Who doesn't??)
If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying "take your hands off of it", then you need to......LET IT GO!!! (How's that?)
Let the past be the past. Forget the former things. GOD is doing a new thing! LET IT GO before 2004!!! (Ooops it's already 2004!)
Get Right or Get Left ..... Think about it, then LET IT GO!!! (I'll think about it and let you know!)

2004
Amidst the noisy firecrackers, the smog and the revelry we welcome another new year!
Some traditions my family always stick to year after year:
* Putting coins at the windows of the house so wealth would come in.
* Switching on all the lights so darkness wont prevail.
* Wearing polka dotted clothes to bring good luck but lately we just wear red outfits.
* Have money in our pockets.
* Serving pancit for long life.
* Jumping as high as you can - this was meant for kids to grow taller.
I guess it didnt have any effect on me since Im still as short as can be.
Which is fine since that makes me cute and I don't look my age so I guess it's a blessing in disguise.

Speaking of blessings, I am eternally grateful that despite my angst - I still have my family intact and are in good health, I have enough food to eat, I have a shelter over my head, I got clothes to wear and I can go anywhere I want to.

As for my new year resolutions, not that I do adhere to them but a few I will try to accomplish this year:
* to eat more veggies and fruits.
* to be more sociable.
* to be in bed by midnight, wait ... make that by 2 A.M.
* to drink less and just stick to water.
* to be less emotional.
* to learn to say "NO".
* to be more defiant.

So here's wishing we all have a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year filled with love, joy and happiness!!!