After I moved to the new house, I have thought that this house will be the place where I started my first novel. However, my life is always hectic, and the words are all stored in my mind now.
I have been thinking about writing my novel for a long time, but the most important element is missing. Why? I am going to write a spy novel, but what is the thing that the spy is protecting? Why do we need these spies around? My novel never got very far from the beginning because the device is not there, and I think I have read many books now that doesn't actually contain anything that is worth reading about. That is about to change.
I have found something that is worthy to protect for my novel now. I am not going to reveal it just yet, but I am going to talk about how the idea came to me after two years.
I've been reading a book about pirates lately, and there are a lot of magic in this book. However, this book just gave me an idea. The device in this book is quite interesting, and many people have used devices in their movie or their book to keep the plot interesting. In Star Wars, there's the Light Saber and Jedi. In Star Trek, there's aliens and beam me up Scotty. In Twilight, there are vampire and werewolf. Spy novels, as I know, normally consist of people from different countries trying to protect their country's interest. Famous spies from China are almost exclusively women, although there were some men who were quite smart and wriggled out important information from the other side. There was one who took the mission on when she was living with her adopted father. She seduced the adopted son and father who held the king random at the time, and destroyed the relationship between the two men. The other woman was trained by the sage and she went on and became the king's consort in her enemy's country. The third woman, whose beauty wasn't even discovered by China's emperor, was sent to a foreign country to marry the king/chief so they will not invade China. The last woman, perhaps the unlucky one, was so beautiful that the emperor had forgotten to do his work for the country. She died in front of the emperor because the soldiers believed that it was her fault that the emperor was incompetent. The four most beautiful women in China were not only fair in face, they were smart, calculating, diplomatic, talented young women in their respective time and countries. The circumstances may be different, but their story make them immortal.
I will come back and write my story. I have tidied up my room, and I have tidies up my life.
5/24/2009
5/13/2009
It's all about me right now
My inflated ego has been making me irritated about everything. A good weekend turned into custard after waiting to ride horses for three days, I am still waiting patiently, and I am not going to apologize that I blew up. I am still angry!
Fuzzy probably thinks I am mad because I have everything in the world, but in fact, I feel lonely, helpless, trying to please everybody else but myself. It's that feeling you get when you try to do a lot, and you are still not satisfied.
We have clearly forgotten to bring the Mother's Day gift that we meant to bring, and that was a disaster. Although his mum didn't seen to mind, I think I will be very angry if I don't get any presents!
We left on Friday. That was after considerable debate between me and Theo. That was hard, he's got a point about the bad weather, I just want to get there as fast as possible and didn't understand why he wanted to hang around in our home town. We talked on the way to his parents' place. It was a terrible day for driving, but we managed to stay dry until we arrive at the destination.
His parents were really happy to see us.
I will add more later.
Jo and her boyfriend Christian came to visit this weekend. I managed to do a lot of things at home. It is my wish to have a tidy home so I can sit down and write my novel or diary. I haven't done that for a long time, and I love writing. It makes me feel better to write down what I am feeling, and making up story somehow makes my miserable life better.
I've been writing a story about Rose Snow Anderson and Dominique Henry Carrington. Interesting names with reference to Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. She's a senior designer in a company that has been asked to open a design school in New York, and he's her personal assistant. I will try very hard to write this story and somehow finish it. So far it's been interesting, writing how Snow White's mother died during childbirth, and how her father hasn't remarried anyone yet. I wonder who he will marry? Interesting development in my novel that will be. I've been thinking about the seven dwarfs lately. Should they be her teachers? Some strangers? Some of them even women? It will be interesting to develop these character and mold them into shapes in my book.
I am planning more novels at the moment so it will keep me occupied.
I've canned the idea of going down to Taranaki for riding. It's too hard. However, maybe I should still go down with Theodotus so we can ask Nana to come to watch Star Trek with us. She's missing out a lot! Wondering what she will think of the new fangle movies in the theatre, eh? Maybe even ask Theodotus's mum to come, but having second thoughts at the moment since last time it didn't exactly go well as planned. Food poisoning and all.
Mum asked me to stay home next week for dad's birthday and DuwanWu Festival. Roy's having his birthday/leaving party on that night. I think I will still be able to make it home for a bit of Chinese triangular rice ball. Yum. Oh, I forgot mum can only make glutinous rice. Still very yum. I am hungry!
Weather has cleared up a lot. I have to go house hunting again this weekend, at least on Sunday. I made a card for Emma's 2nd birthday. It will be very fun wearing a fake crown with her at the party. I am debating which books to give her. I want all of them for myself!
I have been a bit lazy on the Chinese dress front, however, I think it will be made very soon as there's not a lot more to do for it at all. Just sewing it up and it will be all ready. It's quite scary, isn't it? I am thinking about how to decorate the venue now. It's really good that I've found some pictures of Chinese hotels and they offer very beautiful wall motifs that I may be able to steal for my wedding. Interesting and difficult to accomplish. It will be a kind of challenge for me. :)
It's all going well with the planning, though. My book is my friend, it has a good time line and I am keeping everything up to date.
Fuzzy probably thinks I am mad because I have everything in the world, but in fact, I feel lonely, helpless, trying to please everybody else but myself. It's that feeling you get when you try to do a lot, and you are still not satisfied.
We have clearly forgotten to bring the Mother's Day gift that we meant to bring, and that was a disaster. Although his mum didn't seen to mind, I think I will be very angry if I don't get any presents!
We left on Friday. That was after considerable debate between me and Theo. That was hard, he's got a point about the bad weather, I just want to get there as fast as possible and didn't understand why he wanted to hang around in our home town. We talked on the way to his parents' place. It was a terrible day for driving, but we managed to stay dry until we arrive at the destination.
His parents were really happy to see us.
I will add more later.
Jo and her boyfriend Christian came to visit this weekend. I managed to do a lot of things at home. It is my wish to have a tidy home so I can sit down and write my novel or diary. I haven't done that for a long time, and I love writing. It makes me feel better to write down what I am feeling, and making up story somehow makes my miserable life better.
I've been writing a story about Rose Snow Anderson and Dominique Henry Carrington. Interesting names with reference to Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. She's a senior designer in a company that has been asked to open a design school in New York, and he's her personal assistant. I will try very hard to write this story and somehow finish it. So far it's been interesting, writing how Snow White's mother died during childbirth, and how her father hasn't remarried anyone yet. I wonder who he will marry? Interesting development in my novel that will be. I've been thinking about the seven dwarfs lately. Should they be her teachers? Some strangers? Some of them even women? It will be interesting to develop these character and mold them into shapes in my book.
I am planning more novels at the moment so it will keep me occupied.
I've canned the idea of going down to Taranaki for riding. It's too hard. However, maybe I should still go down with Theodotus so we can ask Nana to come to watch Star Trek with us. She's missing out a lot! Wondering what she will think of the new fangle movies in the theatre, eh? Maybe even ask Theodotus's mum to come, but having second thoughts at the moment since last time it didn't exactly go well as planned. Food poisoning and all.
Mum asked me to stay home next week for dad's birthday and DuwanWu Festival. Roy's having his birthday/leaving party on that night. I think I will still be able to make it home for a bit of Chinese triangular rice ball. Yum. Oh, I forgot mum can only make glutinous rice. Still very yum. I am hungry!
Weather has cleared up a lot. I have to go house hunting again this weekend, at least on Sunday. I made a card for Emma's 2nd birthday. It will be very fun wearing a fake crown with her at the party. I am debating which books to give her. I want all of them for myself!
I have been a bit lazy on the Chinese dress front, however, I think it will be made very soon as there's not a lot more to do for it at all. Just sewing it up and it will be all ready. It's quite scary, isn't it? I am thinking about how to decorate the venue now. It's really good that I've found some pictures of Chinese hotels and they offer very beautiful wall motifs that I may be able to steal for my wedding. Interesting and difficult to accomplish. It will be a kind of challenge for me. :)
It's all going well with the planning, though. My book is my friend, it has a good time line and I am keeping everything up to date.
4/19/2009
I know where I want go
The last time that I felt this busy was when I was doing my masters thesis. H and B invited us to their party last night, and I am still feeling the effect right now. I am tired, and my face looks really funny. It's been a long time since I last saw E. She gave me a piece of gossip about J. J was engaged to her fiance a year ago, and just before I left Ag, I noticed that she was going out with another guy. I didn't ask her or anybody about it, since I was going to leave AgR, I didn't feel like it was necessary to ask her the question. I am not a gossip girl, either. Now I feel stink since I always thought she's going to get married at the same time as me.
I feel really happy about H's pregnancy. She's radiant, happy, and enjoying the company of her friends last night. I really miss her and B, but I know in my heart of heart that K can't live there anymore. It's too intruding, and they are going to have a family. It's a terrible thing to live with your friend after you get married because of financial reason, but if it is necessary, I think it's the thing to do. Also, I think K was really happy when he lived there before he met me because he had friends to talk to, to interact with, and that was the best thing that could have happened to him. I salute you, B and H.
Fuzzy has been ignoring me at home because I've been really annoying. I've called numerous people in the morning, and it's so loud when I talk on the phone. Maybe my parents and Fuzzy are so used to me not being there, and today when I was there, I was been really annoying. Is it a good thing that I spend time with Kimble now? I am sure it is.
M was very happy to show us his Model A Fords today. I was so happy to sit in his beautiful car and he took us for a drive around Hillcrest. I don't think I have the heart or the money to do what M's doing, and I really think that M is a hero for restoring the old car in his garage. It's just fantastic! We are going to ask him to drive us from Kimble's place to the ceremony, which is going to be in the Gardens.
We've started to hunt for houses now, and it's been very difficult for mum to understand why I would want to buy a house with my savings. I understand her completely because I know how hard it is to earn money, and I have to pay the mortgage for this house that we're looking to buy as well. I don't want to pay money to buy a lemon! That's why we've been to open homes for two weekends in a row, and it's only just the beginning. We are going to look at so many houses that we will be sick of it, and then we will find the house we like. Yay! I hope that day will come very soon.
I have had a very good idea about how we can do experiments at work. I am going to bring this idea up at the meeting next week. I hope it will be hopeful.
Thinking about the future lately, and I am going to do what I plan to do, and I seldom fail at getting what I want, or shall I say doing what I want to achieve. I am a determined person, and with a bit of luck, I know that I will get where I want to go.
I feel really happy about H's pregnancy. She's radiant, happy, and enjoying the company of her friends last night. I really miss her and B, but I know in my heart of heart that K can't live there anymore. It's too intruding, and they are going to have a family. It's a terrible thing to live with your friend after you get married because of financial reason, but if it is necessary, I think it's the thing to do. Also, I think K was really happy when he lived there before he met me because he had friends to talk to, to interact with, and that was the best thing that could have happened to him. I salute you, B and H.
Fuzzy has been ignoring me at home because I've been really annoying. I've called numerous people in the morning, and it's so loud when I talk on the phone. Maybe my parents and Fuzzy are so used to me not being there, and today when I was there, I was been really annoying. Is it a good thing that I spend time with Kimble now? I am sure it is.
M was very happy to show us his Model A Fords today. I was so happy to sit in his beautiful car and he took us for a drive around Hillcrest. I don't think I have the heart or the money to do what M's doing, and I really think that M is a hero for restoring the old car in his garage. It's just fantastic! We are going to ask him to drive us from Kimble's place to the ceremony, which is going to be in the Gardens.
We've started to hunt for houses now, and it's been very difficult for mum to understand why I would want to buy a house with my savings. I understand her completely because I know how hard it is to earn money, and I have to pay the mortgage for this house that we're looking to buy as well. I don't want to pay money to buy a lemon! That's why we've been to open homes for two weekends in a row, and it's only just the beginning. We are going to look at so many houses that we will be sick of it, and then we will find the house we like. Yay! I hope that day will come very soon.
I have had a very good idea about how we can do experiments at work. I am going to bring this idea up at the meeting next week. I hope it will be hopeful.
Thinking about the future lately, and I am going to do what I plan to do, and I seldom fail at getting what I want, or shall I say doing what I want to achieve. I am a determined person, and with a bit of luck, I know that I will get where I want to go.
3/25/2009
It's a brave new world
It is getting colder everyday now. My wisdom tooth is coming out from my top left gum. It's difficult to concentrate, and it's easy to get irritated lately. It must be because I am not really doing anything to manage the pain.
Wedding planning is going well. I will just update everything as I go. Theodotus has bought his suit and shirt in Dressmart, Onehunga. I have a veil now, and bought small blue roses for the tip of my shoes. Fuzzy, Theodotus and I went to the florist and got information about what to get and the prices. Theodotus and I went to Mokena Restaurant for wedding food tasting, it went so well now we are going to pay them bond to secure the booking. I am going to get in contact with the Hamilton Gardens again to book tables (those cost money) and chairs (those are free). We've got a free celebrant, talked to the Goldsmith Gallery in town about the wedding bands. I talked to mum this morning about going back to Taiwan with her. Fuzzy is going to come with us, but you never know with Fuzzy. She can think about what she's going to do, and I am sure it will depend on whether she finds a job or not. She may have to ask for annual leave if she gets a job. I am not sure whether Theodotus has asked Stefan or not. Hopefully, he will sort this out himself.
I am thinking about getting parasols/umbrellas for the wedding. It's gonna be hot, or it may rain. An umbrella will certainly help if it rains. I hope it's going to be fine, but a fine day means there's not much cloud and sunscreen is probably important, too. I better wear a lot on my shoulder otherwise I am going to feel like a cooking crab! That will be incredibly funny.
I am going to ask Haylie whether she wants to do some shopping with me. Hopefully, she will want to come.
I am still debating about what to do with my career. Maybe it's a good thing that I still have a job right now, but maybe it's bad. Who knows? I am going to work on that.
Wedding planning is going well. I will just update everything as I go. Theodotus has bought his suit and shirt in Dressmart, Onehunga. I have a veil now, and bought small blue roses for the tip of my shoes. Fuzzy, Theodotus and I went to the florist and got information about what to get and the prices. Theodotus and I went to Mokena Restaurant for wedding food tasting, it went so well now we are going to pay them bond to secure the booking. I am going to get in contact with the Hamilton Gardens again to book tables (those cost money) and chairs (those are free). We've got a free celebrant, talked to the Goldsmith Gallery in town about the wedding bands. I talked to mum this morning about going back to Taiwan with her. Fuzzy is going to come with us, but you never know with Fuzzy. She can think about what she's going to do, and I am sure it will depend on whether she finds a job or not. She may have to ask for annual leave if she gets a job. I am not sure whether Theodotus has asked Stefan or not. Hopefully, he will sort this out himself.
I am thinking about getting parasols/umbrellas for the wedding. It's gonna be hot, or it may rain. An umbrella will certainly help if it rains. I hope it's going to be fine, but a fine day means there's not much cloud and sunscreen is probably important, too. I better wear a lot on my shoulder otherwise I am going to feel like a cooking crab! That will be incredibly funny.
I am going to ask Haylie whether she wants to do some shopping with me. Hopefully, she will want to come.
I am still debating about what to do with my career. Maybe it's a good thing that I still have a job right now, but maybe it's bad. Who knows? I am going to work on that.
3/13/2009
Lately I've been busy
It's been a while since I last blogged here. I am finally a level 80 mage in World of Warcraft! Although my gears still sucks as a level 80 mage, I have been to Warsong Gulch and Arathi Basin for a few time, and one heroic instance with my friend. I am going to do more heroic instances and maybe even get the chance to do my first raid. How exciting!
Wedding planning is going really well. My Chinese dress is progressing well, and I am going to meet the florist and taste food in the restaurant that we want to get catering for the wedding in Te Aroha. I am excited about the whole preparation and the wedding, guess it doesn't have the exact same effect on Theodotus. However, he should be excited about me finally moving in with him and living with him all the time! I hope so.
I went shopping on Wednesday after work, got two pairs of shoes, a mousepad, a pencil case, a notebook (stationary from Smiggle, cool shop), a blue stripe top and a red bag. The bag is humongous, and I hope to put a lot of stuff in there. Glassoon people just left the bag on the ground! I can't believe it. They aren't very professional. I love the stationary shop Smiggle, it's got very cute stuff and I think I may get all my Christmas presents from there this year, just trying to help the shop get through this tough economical time. I don't want the shop to die! I love those shoes from Overland as well, haven't shopped for shoes for a long time and my leather shoes are half dead (very old, not quite broken but very scuffed).
Dad's been blogging as well. I am going to check his articles out now.
Wedding planning is going really well. My Chinese dress is progressing well, and I am going to meet the florist and taste food in the restaurant that we want to get catering for the wedding in Te Aroha. I am excited about the whole preparation and the wedding, guess it doesn't have the exact same effect on Theodotus. However, he should be excited about me finally moving in with him and living with him all the time! I hope so.
I went shopping on Wednesday after work, got two pairs of shoes, a mousepad, a pencil case, a notebook (stationary from Smiggle, cool shop), a blue stripe top and a red bag. The bag is humongous, and I hope to put a lot of stuff in there. Glassoon people just left the bag on the ground! I can't believe it. They aren't very professional. I love the stationary shop Smiggle, it's got very cute stuff and I think I may get all my Christmas presents from there this year, just trying to help the shop get through this tough economical time. I don't want the shop to die! I love those shoes from Overland as well, haven't shopped for shoes for a long time and my leather shoes are half dead (very old, not quite broken but very scuffed).
Dad's been blogging as well. I am going to check his articles out now.
2/14/2009
Wedding update
Hello, my long ignored blog, I am back! I have done a lot of planning for my wedding now. Thanks to my lovely husband-to-be, I am more organized now with my Wedding planner book in hand.
I have booked a venue for the ceremony and reception, it's going to be in the Hamilton Gardens. The ceremony is going to be hold in the Rose Garden, on the French steps under the white awning. The reception is going to be set up in Chartwell Room in the Pavillion. I have also bought a dress that needs to be altered closer to the date, a pair of shoes that needs to be either dyed off-white, or add interesting touches such as a fabric flower or some bling that will shine under the sun.
We have seen two bands, Boogie Monsta and Deviate. Deviate is better as we have listened to them last night in town. We have booked them.
We are still deciding on the caterer, and have booked a photographer with reasonable price and good photos for other couples.
Apart from that, the other things are in the planning stage. I have also cut out the fabric for a Chinese dress and will make a Chinese bed linen cover. That's all going to be great!
Now I have to investigate about the venue. Happy Valentine's Day!
I have booked a venue for the ceremony and reception, it's going to be in the Hamilton Gardens. The ceremony is going to be hold in the Rose Garden, on the French steps under the white awning. The reception is going to be set up in Chartwell Room in the Pavillion. I have also bought a dress that needs to be altered closer to the date, a pair of shoes that needs to be either dyed off-white, or add interesting touches such as a fabric flower or some bling that will shine under the sun.
We have seen two bands, Boogie Monsta and Deviate. Deviate is better as we have listened to them last night in town. We have booked them.
We are still deciding on the caterer, and have booked a photographer with reasonable price and good photos for other couples.
Apart from that, the other things are in the planning stage. I have also cut out the fabric for a Chinese dress and will make a Chinese bed linen cover. That's all going to be great!
Now I have to investigate about the venue. Happy Valentine's Day!
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