♥ Of Goodbye's and See You Again's

&I'm heading back to wonderful warm humid little Singapore tomorrow.
Whoopee
*tries to sound excited*
The great part is that I'll get to see my friends soon!
*gets excited*
Tho I definitely will miss my cousins
Ari and Yen.
Whom my email address is dedicated to
(yes, my email add means "Cousins for life", for those of you who don't know that.)
And I'll miss my aunt too.
And I'll miss the food.
The atmosphere.
I'll miss a lot of things.
Haha.
But I'll be back!
Someday
(:

That's that i guess.
I wonder if I'll study on OSU in the future.
Maybe I will.
Maybe I won't.
Depends on how well I do for my diploma yeah?
And if i qualify for a scholarship.
And if anyone will even give me a scholarship.
Studying in OSU will be fun methinks.
Uni of Manchester still sounds good.
But i'll still keep researching good Unis
So yupyup.
(:

And to end off.
I'm sick of looking down on myself.
&
I'm sick of people looking down on me.
I wanna excel at something.
Anything.

Okay I'm done.
See you back in Singapore.
(:

♥

Ninomiya Kazunari is on the first episode of Ohno and Toma's drama, Maou!
=D
*happy*
I got so excited when he appeared in the opening part during the credits, where they flash scenes from the episode.
I was like "uwaa` is that my Nino????"
Haha.
IT WAS NINO!
*happy*
Okay maybe i'm outdated with the news.
But WHATEVER.
Nino is love
He always makes me happy.
So yay me!
(:
That few seconds of Nino...
*squeals*
Ohmiya on tv! =D
reminds me of that time Ohno appeared on Nino's drama, Yamada Taro Monogatari.
Haha.
Ohno was practically drooling over Nino.
I know you love Nino, Oh-chan!
=D
Ohmiya moments on tv are ze best!
Okay off to bed for me~

Savior,
He can move the mountains.
My Lord is Mighty to Save,
He is Mighty to Save.
Forever,
Author of Salvation.
He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave.

Shine your light and
Let the whole world see
We're singing
For the glory
Of the Risen King
Jesus.

♥ Which Arashi Member Is Your True Lover

Congrats! Your true lover is Ninomiya Kazunari!
You are almost exactly the same as Nino: which is what he loves! You are the type of girl that is looking for someone to share everything with. Whether it is laughing, singing, or even FIGHTING about something, you want to be able to share it with that special someone... Nino!

I always knew we were perfect for each other.
xD
(And no, i did NOT cheat on the results)

♥ FANGIRLING. AGAIN.

NINO PERSONAL PHOTOBOOK!

Kazunari Ninomiya/Arashi Kazunari Ninomiya Complete Otakara Photo File Infinity BOOK
1300 yen US$12/107.23 Release Date:2008/10/15
Description:Arashi member Kazunari Ninomiya's personal photo book release! Features varisous photos since the start of his Johnny's career. Size: A5. *The release date is subject to change.
URL - http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=NEOIPS-205
*credits: Arashi group forum @crunchyroll.com*

OMG I WANT.
):

Arashi Around Asia 2008
PERFORMING IN SHANGHAI CHINA.
OMG.
Last year it was only Korea, Taiwan and Japan.
Now its like Korea, Taiwan, Japan AND China.
Will they come to SINGAPORE or MALAYSIA next year?
Cos if they do I'm DEFINITELY going.
Haha(:

Arashi new single!
Arashi will be singing the opening song for Nino's new drama
(airing in either oct or nov i think)
called Ryusei no Kizuna.
The single will be called "Beautiful Days" and will be released on monday 5Nov2008.
BANZAI!

Serene wishes Arashi would come to Singapore~

♥

Whoo.
Watching AnS ep99 now.
(don't say 'waaah you watched 99eps alr?' cos I haven't watched them all. Probably only watche like 10 >.<)
And like realized that when japanese people say "very good"
It turns out as ベリーグー
(Reading: berii guu)
Haha.
So funny.
Okay radom(:

Anyway past few days were good.
Weather got a little hot
Took a scenic drive to see waterfalls and the Columbia River Gorge.
On Monday.
Multnomah Falls is beautiful!
Went to Bonneville FIsh Hatchery too to see Sturgeon fish and Trout and Salmon.
So entertaining seeing salmon swim against the current and try to jump up walls.
Poor salmon were so bruised!
Haha.
Bonneville Dam was closed tho):
So didn't get to see the fish ladder.
haha.

Yesterday just shopped like mad.

Today probably gonna stay at home cos everyone's tired.
And gives me some time to watch some dramas too.
Haha.
Binbo Danshi ep5 COMPLETE!
4more eps to go~
Then i can start on Maou.
Heard it's awesome.
And Truth is my fave Arashi song for now.

When I'm back in Singapore will watch Kurosagi Movie with Estee!
Hopefully it's still out.
If not then will try to find it online.
haha!
(:

Ari came over to stay last weekend.
Was quite fun.
Shopped with her at Downtown Portland on Saturday.
In the morning, Yen took me and my mom to Alberta Street Fair to walk.
Tamara(i think thats how you spell it), Yen's girlfriend, came to eat lunch with us.
Mexican food!
Quesadilla is love!
(note: it's pronounced kae-sa-dee-a. I said quay-sa-di-lla and stupid Yen laughed at me)
Haha.
Then met Ari at Pioneer Square.
Shopped at Pioneer for a while then took the MAX to Lloyd's Centre to shop some more.
Heh.
Shopping's fun(:
Bought a shirt for Tanya!
Whee~.

Still need to buy stuff for Chesed and Vic.
Hmmm.
And Estee.
And Vonnie cos her birthday was like today.(or something like that)
And Joanna too.
And Jasmine and Suria.
Oh no.
Haha(:

Little something I wanna add before i end this post:
JIA YOU FOR TPDE MUSICAL AUDITION RESULTS!
Hope all of you get into the item you wanted(:
(I WANNA GET INTO LYRICAL!)
):

That's about it right?
(:
Take care, everyone in Sunny Singapore!
Whee~

♥

Arashi Photo album: ARASHI IS ALIVE (w/ cd)
Yesasia.com: US$36.45
Kinokuniya (probably without cd): SG$45.

Whoohooo~
I think I'll buy it from Singapore when I get back(:
IF they have it in stock.
Haha.
I hope they do! (:

Happy 9th Anniversary Arashi!
15 Sept 2008
Arashi 9 years!
What do you say to another 9 years in the future?
Gambatte, Arashi!
((:

I love browsing Arashi goods online.
Or rather, I HATE it.
Makes me feel bad that I can't buy it):

America's good!
Just so you know(:
Still really pissed off that I can't audition for the perf.
But yeah whatever(:
There's always next time!
And maybe I can ask Frankie if he needs anyone to help out.
Haha.
Anything to be part of it!
I think.
o.O

Yesasia.com
Arashi Summer Tour 2007 Final Time: Kotoba no Chikara (Japan Version)
US$57.99

Arashi Summer Tour 2007 Final Time: Kotoba no Chikara (Korea Version)
US$34.99

cdjapan.com
Arashi Summer Tour 2007 Final Time: Kotoba no Chikara (probably Japan version)
US$49.29

Which one?
Ahhh.
Decisions~.

♥

8th September
Whoo. I only lost like 2hrs getting here! Haha.
I left at like 6am and I arrived at 8am. Whee.
But by the time I got out of customs and immigration it was like… 9.30.
Stupid immigration (queuing time) and customs (my mom had to go declare her dried shrimp) took like 1 and a half hrs!
Rahh.
Stupid conversation:
Customs officer: You’re not carrying any meat, meat products or food items with you?
Mum: No, no food. Just stuff. Like dried shrimp and biscuits.
Customs Officer: Ma’am, that’s what we call food around here.
Me: feels embarrassed

Yeesh.

Oh, during the transit in Toykyo,
(YES I WAS IN TOKYO!)
[For like an hour]
I went to the little store near the gate and bought Cassis and Grape juice and Hi-Chew!
Wanted to buy Vivi mag for Chesed (Ayumi was on the cover) but it was too thick and heavy so I decided against it.
Maybe I’ll buy it on the way back ya?
(:
OH OH OH.
日本の男子は超イケメンだよ！
でも日本の男子はすごく低いだ。
So wasted la!
Haha.
There was this whole bunch of (semi) cute Jap guys
(They dress very very very very well!)
And they were on the same flight as me.
Some sat on the same row as me
And they were reading some AMERIKA books.
One had RASUBEGASU written on it
So I assume they’re out in AMERIKA for a holiday and they’re gonna travel from Oregon down to Cali then to Nevada.
Awesomeness.
The group was quite big so I guess it's a class outing?
Hmmm.
They’re old enough to be college students tho.
And they bought cigarettes from Japan Duty Free):
Stupid smokers.

ANYWAY.
Arrived in Oregon.
Met my aunt (Sui Yi) at the airport.
Took the train back to Beaverton from the airport.
Brilliant scenery!
(:
Went to some Chinese restaurant for lunch.
Chinese buffet!
(:
Yumyum.
But felt weird eating at 3am in the morning.
HAHA.
Went back to Sui Yi’s house.
HER HOUSE IS SO NICE.
Played with the Dog Jojo and the cat Curry.
And disturbed the chickens.
Sui Yi gets fresh eggs every day!
Hung around in the backyard
(The property is like 0.45acres big! WOW)
Looked at the home grown Tomatoes and Zucchinis
Many many tomatoes!
(:
Nice backyard.
After that slept for like 3hours
Then went out for a walk with my mom and Sui Yi.
Came back and my cousin Yen An was there!
Man I miss him so much.
I’ve only seen him for like once in my life.
So seeing him again really rocks.
Esp since he can’t come to Singapore):
Stupid government.
Haha.
Went for dinner at a Viet restaurant with him.
Then went shopping at a budget store called T.J.Maxx.
They sell factory rejects and out of fashion stuff.
Bought a pair of Hot Pink and white Baby Phat shoes!
Size 8.
Maybe I’ll sell it to someone.
Haha.
But it’s a very nice pair of shoes(:
Me: What’s that?
Yen: I’ve got no idea but I’m buying it anyway.
HAHA.
I love Yen.
He’s so funny.

Ari had band prac after school so she couldn’t come):
She’s staying with her dad so yah.
Havent seen her since I came):
Hope she comes soon!
Miss her man.

9th September

Bagels for breakfast!
Bagels are love man.
Haha.
Fresh eggs too.

Went to the Rose garden.
Beautiful place.
Many many prettiful roses.
Took lots of pics
Will post them up soon I guess.
Either here or on facebook.
Cos I hate blogger’s photouploader.
Haha.

Well that’s about it.
It’s only 00.16am on Wednesday now.
Wednesday hasn’t even started yet.
Haha.
Will post more soon.
Ciao~

10th Sept

Went to Tillamook county.
Cheese factory! haha.
Went to Sunset High School to watch Ari during her Band practice.
My first time in an American High School!
Awesomeness(:
Fun.
Finally got to see Ari, after like 3days of being here.
Haha.
Dunno when she'll come over tho. I hope its soon!
Heard that Yen's bringing us around this weekend.
AWESOME.
(:

More updates next time.
Til then~

♥

AHAHAHAHA.

Me: What's that?
Yen: I dunno but I'm buying it anyway.

((:

Hello.
*waves from America*

♥

I wanna dream of you again.
Can I?

♥

Serene is a few hours away from flying off.
She just finished packing.
Haha.
And it still isn't done yet.
=X


TPDE Chalet today.
Super fun!
Royston's gay games were entertaining.
Especially the forfeits.
Watching the forfeits is probably the most entertaining part.
Like the waxing of Nelson's leg!
And JunJi's non-existent leg hair.
Watching people get their faces drawn with lipstick was fun too.
But getting my own face drawn wasn't fuN!
haha.
Wedgies aren't fun either.
(:
The pocky was.. no comment.
(those who were there and know me should know why)
Haha.
Really wish I could stay for the Chalet!
But i'm flying~
So.. awww.

Saturday...
Suntec Dance finals!
Congrats to The Independent Crew for getting 2nd Runner Up.
DOPE!
Top3 yo!
And congrats to reVogue too. You guys did well(:
It rained halfway thru the competition
And after reVogue's performance we were officially asked to move out of the viewing area in the fountain of wealth cos the rain was too heavy.
But then they announced The Independent Crew and everyone from TPDE ran back to the stage and cheered TIC on.
We are good supporters(:
Sitting out in the rain okay!
Humph.
Haha.
Poor Andy was getting soaked cos he had no umbrella and couldn't squeeze into any of the others.
Nelson passed me his cap when the rain got heavier and when he was safely under Jasmine's umbrella while I was still in the rain.
So when I got under Jasmine's umbrella I passed Nelson's cap to Andy(:
Hope he appreciates it!
I appreciate Nelson passing me his cap, definitely.
(:

Of all the days to not bring my waterproof Reebok jacket out.
Haha.

Spent the whole of Saturday with Nelson, Andy, Junwei, Serene, Jasmine and Suria.
Whee~
Ate with them after training then walked around.
Went to esplanade cos Nelson wanted to do some breaking.
Was bored to death with Jas and Suria.
But yeah.
(:
Some stuff I cannot say here.
haha!

Friday.
HYD FINAL WITH JASMINE AND ESTEE!
LOVES.
HYD Final is THE BEST JAP MOVIE
EVER
Better than Koizora.
Went to Kino and bought this jap book
Breaking in to Japanese Literature.
Basically short stories with Kanji readings and explanations
Gonna read it on the plane later maybe(:
Whee.
KO night finals
Saw Bryan and his Andy.
And Willy.
And a whole bunch of TPDE people there to support Darren and Rahim.
Red Line is DOPE!
Congrats on getting the 5D4N trip to TOKYO, JAPAN.
I WANNA GO LA!
):
Haha.

Thursday, Lunched with Chesed and Vic at Serangoon Gardens Sushi Tei.
Thanks darlings for the wonderful treat!
The card was awesome too.
Wonderful drawing.
Appreciate it lots lots!
(:

That's all I missed out right?
(:
See you guys when I get back!
I mean physically.
I'll still update my blog when I'm there, me thinks.
(:

♥ D-Technolife

I want to protect you and your disappearing smile.
I promise.
(:

D-technolife sends shivers down my spine.
In a good way.
Haha(:

♥

My goodness.
This is a MUST WATCH CLIP.
MUST WATCH.
Click here!
Esp. 3:07 onwards.
haha.

"I WIN!"

♥

This should be interesting.
Reading thru my Acad progression thingy thing.
Subjects I'm supposed to be taking next semester:
Human Physiology and Immunology.
Cell Biology
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Basic Microbiology

Interesting...
Haha(:

Was watching Monster Quest on The History Channel just now.
Told myself I would never wanna be a veterinarian.
Haha.
The reason?
Well I'm not very sure of it now.
But I know I'm super sure I don't wanna be a Veterinarian in the future.
Why am I in Vet Tech then?
Good question.
Haha.
Well basically I wanna study zoology, no matter what.
And I know I'll die in JC.
So this is the next best thing.
Plus it can get me into a Zoology course in University too.
I hope.
=X
Heh.

But yeah anyway Monster Quest had this one little part about Hybridization and stuff like that.
And I think Hybridization and Interbreeding are cruel things.
They're definitely not natural.
You won't find a mule or a liger in the wild, would you?
Neither would you find a white tiger in the wild.
(Tigers being born white is a double recessive gene)
You can get more details about white tigers at www.bigcatrescue.org)
Man should really stop trying to play God.

Sure, maybe some similar species do interbreed in the wild.
But hey, they live in the same part of the world.
AND it's natural.
Tigers live in Asia while Lions live in Africa.
How on earth will they ever interbreed in the wild?
LIGERS DO NOT EXIST NATURALLY.
Even if they did live together,
Lions are social cats and tigers, solitary.
They'll never interbreed.
Man is really stupid.
This kind of curiosity will lead to man's downfall someday.
I think.
=X
But yeah. Man is a curious species.
And without curiosity we wouldn't have such progression, such modernization.
But surely there should be a limit to all this.
I wouldn't wanna do research on this kinda things.
I wanna study animals to save them, but in a natural way.
NOT by genetically modifying them or whatever.
I'm not the kind of person to be attracted to stuff that extends your life.
If I'm braindead one day then just let me die.
Don't bother putting me on life support.
It'll just waste money.
And it won't do me any good, will it.
If I'm meant to go Home to the Lord,
I will go Home to the Lord.
And it'll be a wonderful place(:

Serene shall be a wildlife conservationist.
A naturalist.
And she will be happy(:

Whee~
This is an intellectual post.
To a certain extent.
Hmmm.

♥

Serene is thankful that she had such a blessed birthday, and that so many people remembered(:
here's a big THANKYOU! to everyone that remembered.
=D

Today I hung out with Tanyatorn.
Ate at Thai Express!
Took plenty plenty pics with her.
Will upload them here soon.
Like, when my laptop adapter decides not to have mood swings.
Haha.
After Thai Express at Marina Square,
Went to Vivocity in search of desserts.
Walked around in the sky garden thingy for a while.
Then went to food republic.
Ended up buying fried dumplings.
Tasted nice(:
Then bought tau huay.
SUPER SMOOTH MAN.
Don't think I've tasted smoother Tau Huay.
Haha!

After eating the 2 HOT stuff,
We craved something cold.
But we only had like $2.
So we ended up going to Kopitiam at Vivo basement
And buying Chendol
Which cost exactly $2.
Haha.
Yay us~

Took a bus home from Vivo.
Met Gloria at the underpass near my house then walked over to Ju Shin Jung(or something like that), the korean restaurant at east coast park to meet the rest of my SSS class.
The food was good, but really expensive.
Thanks so much Aunty Dolly.
We'll definitely pay you back!
Somehow.
haha.

After dinner went to the arcade with the twins.
Played DDR
And some other lame games.
Saw Kent there!
Haha. Wow.
Played Daytona
(I won 1st, for both times. For once in my entire life. Haha)
Yupyup.
Arcade was sponsored by the twins.
Thanks so much Adie and Angie!
(:

Came home, and her I am.
Sorry for the brief account here.
But yeah this is how it gets when I have other stuff to do.
So.
Will post the photos next time.
And probably more details or something.
Cya!

♥

Serene is 17! (:
Thank you to Jasmine, Bjorn, Suria, Shernice, Estee, Victoria, Chesed, Tessa and Syaza so far.
And Krist Jie too!
Thanks for remembering, even if it was Facebook that told you.
haha.

Spent the first few mins of my birthday watching Nino's letter on 24h TV on youtube.
It wasn't as touching as Aiba's letter,
But hey, the fact that Nino wrote a letter is touching enough, no?
(:

出会ってありがとう。

(:

Hmmm.
I wonder if any of them'll remember.
Ah, even if they don't, it doesn't matter(:

I shall do my best not to say anything unGodly today.
がんばります〜
(:

Well then, Seeyah! (:

ハッピーバスデーツミー
ハッピーバスデーツミー
ハッピーバスデーデｲアサリーン
ハッピーバスデーツミー

♥

Ahh.
I just watched the opening for 24h TV,
Where Arashi sang ONE LOVE.
And I teared.
Its so touching.
And the lyrics of that song are so meaningful.
Click here to watch the video on Tenjostyle's vox.
Disclaimer: You might not find it touching if you don't understand Japanese.
But heck, the pictures are good enough to make you understand(:
I'll post the lyrics up here soon ya?
^^

Didn't go for Nike run yesterday.
Wasn't feeling well.
Today woke up feeling a little sick too.
YADAA.
I don't wanna be sick on my birthday week):
Haha.
Drink more water Serene!