Friday, December 17, 2004

Mood: Partially lifted
Song: Bryan McFadden - Real To Me (somewhat addictive)

Some recent updates. Met Ruth at Yakun last Sunday, and after the initial introductions, we set about to discuss the article. Did a mad rush to complete it on Wednesday night/midnight, and managed to sorta meet the deadline (assuming my editor doesn't check mail in the wee hours of the morning). Good news is... I think the people at the Nanyang Chronicle are quite okay with the first draft, didn't complain about anything whatsoever. But... they see the topic (AIDS) as a potential big issue. And therefore, more writing, extension of deadline, pushing back of publication date, etc. This translates to more work for me (us). And more interviews to be conducted, sourcing for more people to answer my yet-to-be-decided questions, and the works. Oh well, can't say I'm not excited in any way at seeing our article published. But the amount of work behind a 700-800 word article? I measure it in tonnes.

Been feeling sick as of late. Must be too much of the stay-at-home syndrome. Didn't get such illnesses during the semester when I was rushing to school, completing projects, writing essays, and preparing (not a lot) for exams. Oh well, the cycle's about to start soon in a couple of weeks. I guess I'd better enjoy my days at home. But then again, having a perpetually blocked nostril 24/7 isn't that great a sensation. Not considering a scratchy throat for days, and a general lethargy due to feeling feverish. Urgh.

Some uplifting news. Went shopping yesterday! Didn't buy a lot though. Just a new pair of denims with a couple of t-shirts from Topman. But I'm satisfied. For now. Minlee and I saw a to-die-for bag in Projectshop that we both wanted to get. But, my wallet'll be dead after paying the price. We're still considering at the moment though. Never say never! Haha... hopefully we can go again next week. Need to stock up my always empty (in my opinion only, others see illusions of clothes everywhere) wardrobe.

Need to finish this book by Tony Parsons (One For My Baby) before school starts. I know I won't have time whatsoever in a couple of weeks. Gotta brace myself for the inevitable onslaught of lethal school assignments!

Gv complained @ 10:45 PM

{xoxo}