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Day: Tuesday - 6th November 2002
Time: 10:04 pm
Listening to: Innuendo - Selamanya
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It's been almost a week since my last post. Just didn't get around to updating this. Some people still read it regularly. I suppose they were waiting for this.

It was a public holiday yesterday, the Melbourne Cup race (horse racing). We get a public holiday dedicated to horse racing. Listened to the results on radio after lunch and I commented to Khanh, " We get a holiday just for this? ". The race was only about 5 minutes, maybe even less. Some of them made bets on the horses. I'm no gambler. Besides, I don't know much about gambling much less horse racing! All I know is, the winning horse is called "Media Puzzle". Noticed how race-bred horses always have funny/catchy names? Go take a look next time.

Alright, so it was a holiday. A group of us decided to meet up for lunch. Originally planned to go to a place called "Smoggies". Yeah, think that's how its spelt. In the end, Kassandra booked elsewhere, supposedly cheaper and just as good. Ended up going to "Food Star". I think I've been there before. I think there were about 15 of us ( Sally, Courteney, Lauren, Liz, Samantha, Katherine (not Hope unfortunately), Samantha, Kassandra, Khanh, Pete, Jonno, Tom, Chris, Boon and myself ). Think I might have left some names out. Can't be sure though.

After lunch, we were hanging around the car park, listening to some music (Chris had his car stereo blaring, that show-off! :p) and then listening to the race. Decided to go back to meet at the work place. After some time, decided to drive around and finally decided to go watch a movie. So off we went again. Some had gone home, some had to work. Chris, Tom, Boon, Sam, Katherine, Jonno, Tom, Andrew and I decided to go to Crown to catch "Austin Powers: Goldmember". Yes its been showing for awhile. But I suppose most of us hadn't seen it yet. Jonno had to leave as soon as we pulled into the carpark. He had his mother calling him up asking him to go home. It's funny how some people talk differently to their parents, he was so loud when he was with us but like a mouse when speaking to his mum on the phone. We all walked him to the tram stop, waited until he caught his tram, then walked back to get tickets for the movie.

After the movie, we were at the arcade playing some games. We all had a go on some VR - rollercoaster ride which seats 2. And it goes up, down, spins 360 degrees etc. Pretty enjoyable actually. And that's how we spent our day. It was about half past 10 by the time I got home. Most of us agreed we had a good time. More of these group outings will be coming up soon I'm sure.

Here's some ego boosting news for myself ( Go me! ). Turns out that both Khanh and Marlene think I'm pretty hot. OK, I realise that they might not be 100% serious but its still an ego boost for me. Before we went to the movie yesterday, we were all gathered in the carpark at work. Marlene had just finished her shift. She came out, greeted all of us, started her usual teasing, saying "How's it going, hot stuff" to me. She came over and gave me a hug and I just lifted her up and spun her around and around a couple of times. I don't know if she did that on purpose just to make Andrew jealous (he's had the hots for Marlene for a long time, I heard). Khanh commented out loud " She just loves Roy ".

After that, Khanh and Marlene were saying something and I responded. They both looked at each other and started giggling and said "He's so cute!". After that, Marlene said out loud " Where were you all my life before this? " and Khanh responded " Back in Malaysia ". Khanh also kept emphasizing that I was her "hot date" for the day. Hrmm. Like I said, ego-boost for me. :p
Well, to put things back into perspective, Khanh's already engaged...so...all you readers, there's nothing going on ok? ;) *winks*

And today I was talking to Katherine (not Hope again) during my break. Talking about our new friend, Rob. Turns out he thinks he's god's gift to women and has tried picking up ALL the girls at work, staff or not! I should have been there to witness all these Kodak moments. Where was I? Anyway, was talking to Katherine and mentioned something that happened to me ages ago when I was back in Malaysia and I was going home after house practice. I had this group of girls who started whistling when they saw me. Why? Cause I was wearing shorts. The thing is, Khanh was in the stock room and overheard what me and Katherine was talking about and she shouted out " Cause you're hot, Roy! ". How did this topic come about? Katherine was laughing, thinking about the day Rob came to work wearing his shorts, and I told her about it. Like I said before, EGO BOOST :D *grins*

We're such bad people. But I believe we can treat him nicer if he had a nicer attitude, although I think its abit too late for that now. I think he just tries to hard to impress everyone and he's overdoing it, making people irritated, pissed in the process. Some people find it entertaining.

Well - finally got a confirmation email that GPStore in New Zealand has received my payment for "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" which will be delayed and possibly censored in Australia. Hope I get it within the next 2 weeks without any problems. Too many games coming out this month. Don't know how I'm going to make up my mind which to get first.

Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (Playstation 2)
It's LOTR! I'm somewhat of a fanatic now. The only reason I'm waiting is because I'm thinking if I should wait for the XBOX or Cube version coming out end of the year. Shit...shit shit shit. Just saw on the site of GPStore that it's already out in New Zealand. It should be out here by the end of the week. SHIT!



Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (XBOX)
Stealth/Action game like Metal Gear Solid. Looks good, good reviews. What more could one ask for?



Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
Good reviews, a psychological horror game.



Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 or Burnout 2: Point Of Impact
Had a go at this game (NFS:HP2). Was fun and pretty addictive. Guess I missed playing all these kinds of arcade racers. NFS:HP2 has all the cool cars like Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari etc while B2:POI has spectacular car crashes. Racing flashy cars, sometimes escaping from cop cars, how else can you do it legally? ;)

Hrmmm...decisions decisions. Maybe wait until I modify my PS2 and get the pirated versions for both these games :X



I suppose I'll be able to handle it. Just a matter of time...and budgeting.

I love the fact that I can include pictures now. The posts are so much more colourful now. Spices things up.

Just discovered last week that my contract with Telstra has actually ended. Since I'm a PR now, I'm eligible to apply for my own line, as apposed to using DT's name, because my student visa did not meet the requirements when I arrived, I needed a 2 year student visa, at least to apply for a phone line. Since I've got my PR now, I can apply for a line on my own and get a new phone in the process. My first choice:

Samsung SGH-T100 - $ 30 for 2 year contract



Either that, or its one of the following:

Nokia 8855 - $ 20 with a 2 year contract


Nokia 8910 - $ 310 for Titanium, $ 430 for Midnight (Abit out of my budget, I just realised - have the price list in front of me)


I bet Dei is grinning from ear to ear now. She's had her eyes set on my current phone for as long as I can remember.

Speaking of Nokia phones, check out the Nokia site to check out some pretty cool new phones coming out within the first 3 months of 2003! Click here - "NEW NOKIA PHONES!".

I'd do individual links and perhaps some pictures when I have the time. I'm rushing off to bed. Good night.