3:00:00 PM Peut-être... peut-être... suis-je en train de tomber amoureuse..... Mais, je n'en suis moi-même pas certaine...
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February 25, 2002
7:44:00 PM
Random physical thoughts...
Current Clothing Obsessions : cowl-neck sweater, polo shirt, toile print, french skirt, striped pants.
To-Die-For-To-Try Restaurants :Crustacean, Yamashiro, The Formosa Cafe, Spago.
Forever Searching For : the perfect polo shirt and sweater.
Eternal Favorite Ice Cream : ogura mochi (red bean), Haagen Dazs vanilla swiss almond, coffee, nougat.
Random mental thoughts...
I Wish... I could fall in love with the perfect someone whom I really care about...
I Regret... having said things I shouldn't have said.
Maybe... action does speak louder than words.
Section I — How You Approach Life You, Poet, are an unusually complex, creative person with a lot of insight to share. Life shows you many hidden secrets, and it's your duty to find ways to express these gems to the rest of the world.
You are unusually sensitive to the surrounding stimuli in your life, and that's something many people can't handle. Instead of freaking out about it though, you have a special ability to release the stress that can build up — even on a daily basis.
When your environment does get out of hand, you are able to separate from the madness, process it, and use it in positive ways to affect your life. It is that uncanny ability that allows you to carry on in your hard-working responsible ways, where others would simply crumble.
Another unique aspect of your personality is your unusually rich rapport with yourself and your imagination. But to tap into your creative genius, you sometimes need to isolate yourself from the surrounding chaos and steal away to quieter, more comfortable environments. Since you spend so much time with your thoughts, you often generate particularly original ideas and that leads to your tendency to cultivate original interests.
Some people might see you as shy, but at the heart of it they just might misunderstand you. You relish the friends that you have and they recognize their importance in your life. You probably put a premium on one-on-one time with them and organize intimate get-togethers that can last well into the night. After all, it's hard to break up a party. You are full of insights and inspiration, even though sometimes you're inclined to keep them to yourself. But you'll find that if you trust your instincts more, you might not feel the need to beat yourself up for your occasional mistakes.
Overall, you're an especially gifted individual, whose thoughts about our world are valid and valued. So keep at it, Poet.
Section IV — How Others See You You're composed and sophisticated. Socially, you project a flawless exterior — organized, thoughtful, and somewhat restrained. People are impressed by your unruffled image and see you as stable and mature. Occasionally others may worry that they don't measure up in your obviously discerning eyes.
Section VI — Your Romantic Life Your romantic ideal is a sweet and loving partner — someone to cocoon with. Your best match is also a hit with your family and friends. You long for stability, coziness and the comfort of sharing a life with someone who cares. You gravitate toward domesticity and commitment. At the same time, you want your partner to fit in well with the other people in your life. When friends, family, coworkers and others approve of your partner, it gives you a sense of security and community that you just love.
Section IX — Areas of Greatest Vulnerability Your greatest vulnerability is that your senses are on overdrive, soaking in anything and everything from the environment. Things that others might not notice sometimes can send you reeling. The reason this makes you vulnerable is that it can affect your ability to cope with the world effectively. Although your sensitivity is a wonderful asset, it can be scary knowing that you can be distracted at any time. If someone wants to push your buttons, they can go after this, because there's not much you can do to protect yourself from your own sensitivity. Buffering yourself with quiet and calm situations will help, and choosing to have people in your life who respect your needs will also make things easier.
Section X — What Really Motivates You Peace and stability are your motivating rewards. You're willing to work hard if it means creating comforting ease for yourself and your loved ones. You value stability and security. And you know that it sometimes takes sophisticated thinking and clever planning to pull off simplicity. You're always motivated to think ahead now if it means less stress later.
I don't usually take online tests very seriously. But emode's tests are carefully & professionally prepared, and thus the result is accurate and legitimate. I purchased the personalized report, because the analysis is written in-depth & detailed, and.. well.. very personalized. Not to mention that it reflects my personality in proficient words.
So if you ever wonder what kind of person I am, read the above excerpts. I only put the sections that show 100% true analysis. While the others I didn't put are also true, they are not exactly 100% correct. A bit off, perhaps, by less than 10%.
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February 21, 2002
8:43:00 PM
It's 90°F (32°C) outside!
It's the first time I turned on the AC during this winter season. Actually it feels like summer today. Except that it's going to be cold tonight.
2:11:00 PM
I had no idea that (designer-brand) clothing could be so cheap in Europe! The price difference (compared to USA) is outrageous. For instance: Yoox and Haburi. Good thing I have friends in Europe ^^v
Congratulate me for having woken up so early this morning. 4.50 AM, believe it or not. As a result, I am getting sleepy at this time of day ~_~
Oh, I went to bed at 11 PM last night. Why so early? Well, I wanted to flee from real-life problems. I tend to do that whenever I get too stressed. Sleeping is often my way to escape from reality. For I usually feel better afterwards.
Despite my sleepiness, though, I am taking emode's Ultimate IQ Test at the moment.
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February 19, 2002
4:11:00 AM
O how I love playing with symbols in words :D
Puts everyone to wonder what on earth do the sentences mean.
Blame that to the abstractness of my mind.
And mix that with the passion of poetical literature.
Makes you realize that this is a private journal.
Nobody but the writer is supposed to understand.
Convenez-vous?
*smiles*
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4:07:00 AM
Ah, the smell of winter night's breeze. Makes me reminiscent of cold and rainy days. Of the sweet little things occured since the day we met. How I am grateful that you spark my life.... with your gentle and sweet little careness. And forever I will dance in the warmth of your thoughts. Until time flies and the memory drifts away... And away, to begin a whole new chapter in my life.
But I am not impatient to start the next chapter. For my present days are rich and joyful. The golden book has had a short chapter written since the beginning of the year. And it will be part of the chapters to come.
With my thoughts and gratitude. From the heart.
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February 18, 2002
3:45:00 PM Coincidences? Make it double, my dear :3
I, too, have been craving for Maison Ikkoku anime since I got the DVD on the beginning of this year. Or was it the end of last year? *ponders* The 12-disc DVD has been accompanying me whenever I am eating downstairs, episode by episode, day by day. Right now I've watched up till the 2nd disc; about 15 episodes, I think. Makes me want to fetch my dear MI manga. I still love the manga so much more than the anime.
But Hikaru...! That particular puppet image has been sitting on my hard drive for a few months, waiting for me to finish editing it. I was going to use it for this blog, but of course my laziness overcame my initial intention. Yours is the picture of perfection. It's very nicely edited. I like it much :3
Yes, as dear Alexa has announced, I would have picked Shun over Yusaku had I loved them equally *hears loud gasps all over the corners* Why? Simply because my #1 rule from my husband-to-be is in Shun's personality: the maturity level. I cannot be a mother to my husband. I do NOT want to. I'm tired of having been a mother since I was very small. So, never again...
Now you all know the very first criterion of my husband-to-be: he has to be more mature than me. I am not looking for a boyfriend. I am looking for a husband. And my heart is getting pickier than ever.
A sidenote.
To give everyone a background, I was saying that (I'd rather pick Shun over Yusaku) only because of these circumstances:
1. If I were Kyoko, minus all the complicated problems in the story (such as Asuna, etc). or 2. If there were only two guys (Shun & Yusaku) in real life who loved me equally and I loved them equally and I had to pick between the two based on their personalities & background, without worrying about the love itself (because of the equality).
Thus, my answer to the choice (between Shun & Yusaku) only valids for the above circumstances. It doesn't mean that I like Shun or I dislike Yusaku. I actually do not care for them personality-wise. I just love the story. There are things that I like from Shun. Equally, there are things that I do not like from Yusaku. In fact, there are things that I like and don't like from each character in Maison Ikkoku. Simply because everyone is not perfect, just like in real life. That, of course, includes Kyoko herself.
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2:59:00 AM
For a non-particular someone inside my heart...
You by Basil Valdez
You give me hope,
The strength, the will to keep on;
No one else can make me feel this way
And only you
Can bring out all the best I can do;
I believe you turn the tide
And make me feel real good inside.
You push me up
When I'm about to give up;
You're on my side when no one seems to listen
And if you go,
You know the tears can't help but show
You'll break this heart and tear it apart;
Then suddenly the madness starts
It's your smile,
Your face, your lips that I miss,
Those sweet little eyes that stare at me
And make me say,
I'm with you through all the way.
'Cause it's you
Who fills the emptiness in me;
It changes ev'rything, you see,
When I know I've got you with me...
Recently visited excellent restaurants and very nice places to eat in Southern California:
Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch - southern & soul food, where the local NBA stars usually dine.
Curry House - Japanese curry & spaghetti. Yummy =9
Pink's Hot Dogs - you haven't truly tasted Southern California life if you don't try the hotdogs here! It's probably the best hotdogs in the world!
Roscoe's Chicken And Waffles - crispy southern fried chicken & delicious waffles at a very affordable price. My current favorite :3
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6:33:00 AM
List of directors whose films I'd love to check one-by-one:
6:03:00 AM
List of movies I have always wanted to watch, but haven't had the chance:
(I picked the best out of a much longer list. Might be added/revised later, depending on my memory of the incredibly-long list of films made since the beginning of time. Or rather, the beginning of movie industry.)
5:02:00 AM
How was Valentine's day, you ask?
Not too bad...
Seven single guys and one girl (c'est moi!) decided to spend the night in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, having dinner at Curry House. One of the guys, Iwan, said to me in front of everyone, "So you're the primadonna tonight, hm, Elyse?" because of my being the only girl among 7 guys. And I replied smoothly, "Haven't I always been the primadonna? 90% of the time, I've always been the only girl whenever I hang out with you guys." Oui. Nothing special. Just another ordinary day. We just happened to have dinner togetheron Valentine's day.
I am happy, though ^^v
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February 14, 2002
3:10:00 AM Happy Valentine's Day! Let's see whether today turns out to be another ordinary day or something special comes up unexpectedly..
To all Indonesian people currently in the USA: Asian Merchant might satisfy your craving needs for Indonesian food without going back to Indonesia.
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February 12, 2002
6:45:00 AM Alexa, I didn't know you smoke Gudang Garam tobacco. Didn't you bring French cigarettes when you visited me last summer?
Not only wireless plays a big role in the computer industry right now, but also it has attacked the fashion industry as well! How do you feel about being able to put your cell phone on your clothes?
Yes, I have been 'window' shopping like crazy lately.
No wonder I don't get enough sleep.
Happy Chinese New Year! I don't generally celebrate Chinese new year, except for the eating-together part XD
Well, since I don't have family or relatives here in the USA, I celebrated New Year's eve with my "extended family" at Sandra & Ronald's house :3 Too bad I didn't have enough sleep the night before: I was late (since I took a nap) & not energetic (too tired & very sleepy) & too lazy to take pictures. It was pretty fun, although we only ate & talked & listened to music & played cards (and I desperately tried to sleep on the sofa without success when the guys were playing cards).
Happy Birthday, Joey! Did you get a lot of money from your relatives? =P
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February 08, 2002
1:00:00 AM
Sabishii na...
*rubs her hands together*
I miss you...
I miss your simple careness...
Maybe I am asking too much, but...
I can't help thinking about you...
And yet, not in a romantic way...
Ah, I am so spoiled...
La vie est pleine de surprises.
*sips on her glass of kirin tea*
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February 07, 2002
2:29:00 AM Happy Birthday, dear Alexa! *hugs*
Wishing you all the best in life and love :3
Sorry I couldn't reach you on the phone. Nobody picked it up and I didn't hear the answering machine (if I am not mistaken, you don't have one...?). You must have left for the office when I called. But all in all, hope you had a perfect birthday! So how do you feel to have finally reached the age of -near- maturity? :D
Happy Birthday to my dear second mom! (my mom's bestfriend, if you must know)
I love you :3
And miss you...
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Elyse. July 8 to be exact.
An Indonesian. Lives in Jakarta.
Graduated from Penn State Univ.
Music organizer @ Fleur de Lis.
Owns kuya.net. Mail sushibox.
A passion in design, music, fashion, arts, literature , anime & manga, fine cuisine, psychology, photography.
Loves shopping, reading, sleeping, browsing + listening to jazz, singing.
An avid observer of life and people.
Adores style and simplicity.
