2007-09-29 - 8:59 a.m.
hello yes, have declared that I am very shameless in the subject title, the opening line of this wishlist, and will do so again right at the end. but i figured that i mightaswell say what it is that i want so that i'll get it (hopefully) and then you'll be happy too (cos you got something that I love). plus there's something for every intention and budget hahah.
Intention: You have been in love with me since 2833438274234 years ago.
A Chanel 2.55 in White
Sang A’s River tote in Silver Python (it's frikking gorgeous)
Christian Louboutins/Manolos/Jimmy Choos
B. Romanek Rockstar Clutch in Metallic
Donuts from Donut Factory (I feel like this is the ultimate expression of love in Singapore today hahahahah not that i really love donuts.)
A dozen long-stemmed red roses
A little pupppppy (:
Anything from Kate Spade (am in love with the metallic teal clutch with the ultra cute bow LOVE LOVE LOVE but i like the wallets too)
Intention: You want to put me in a frisky mood. (And make me verrrry verrry happy)
A veryhot stripperboy from the Chippendales hahahahaha.
Intention: You are a useful person, and hope that I’ll become a useful person, and so you want to get me useful things
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Card (because when I drink coffee I feel inspired to do work)
An organizer; I really love the one at Kate Spade!! (‘nuff said)
The Samsung YPT3 (I think so) mp3 player (cos when I listen to music I don’t sleep)
Sexy lingerie (I don’t think I should elaborate)
Intention: You want me to be the clever, strong woman I aspire to be and will therefore provide me with the tools to be knowledgeable.
Perfect hostage by Justin Wintle
The Ramayana series (:
The Economic Naturalist by Robert H Frank
The End of Racism by Dinesh d’Souza
Orientalism by Edward Said
A New Generation Draws The Line by Noam Chomsky
Failed States: The Abuse of Power and The Assault on Democracy by Noam Chomsky
Hegemony or Survival: America’s Quest for Global Dominance by Noam Chomsky
The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power by Daniel Yergin
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
Middlesex: A Novel by Jeffrey Eugenides
The Satanic Verses: A Novel by Salman Rushdie
Midnight’s children by Salman Rushdie
(Actually, any Salman Rushdie novel/novella)
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman
Intention: You want to make me believe that true love exists.
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Actually, anything by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Any book of poems by Pablo Neruda
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
anything by Kamila Shamsie, even though I prefer "Kartography" and "Broken Verses"
(PS: You could also alternatively give me a bigass smooch, heart-shaped banana pancakes in a lovely hotel suite hahahah)
(PPS: Refer to very first category on this list - above)
Intention: You are my lovely pal and want to get something small and cute that won’t (okay maybe it may) bust your pocket but still want to buy me something I would consider a luxury and wouldn’t buy for myself.
Loungefly hairpins (because they’re so expensive!! 14 bucks a pair but they’re so cute! I like the rainbow and skull design)
These 29.90 handpainted studs from PoppySeed at Far East Plaza
Can’t remember the name of the shop but the earrings there are lovely.. Think it’s next to Valerie’s Corner at Far East Plaza.
Scarves from Accessorize
Underwear from Accessorize and Topshop, and err Calvin Klein hoho
That Zebra-print bikini top from Accessorize (yes I am obsessed)
Intention: You want to get me something practical for my wardrobe.
Bling hoops (I’ve lost so many of these in Zouk) or basically flashy earrings
Scarves and cardigans and pullovers (cos I’m going to some colder places)
Err makeup. I love the lip conditioner from M.A.C and I basically like all their crazy eyeliner colours.
Oh yea, waist-cinching belts. Big fan of those big broad ones.
Intention: You have no money at all but you want to make me squeal.
Solution: We have sex (sorry I think unless you are Chris Brown or John Mayer, I will have to refuse you gently) or you can lend me stuff.
Unfortunately, Jay Chou’s second and third albums. Trying to look for a song
Britney Spears’ first two albums hahah
Jack Johnson's album
Err bake me muffins? Hahah.
Alternatively, you can lend me any of the CDs I want below in the "You want to stop illegal downloading" list.
Intention: You just want to get me something pretty which you know I’ll love.A pretty copy of Lolita by Vladimir Nabakov
A necklace or bag charm from sugarfling.com (support my senior who runs the website.. maybe you can tell her it’s my birthday present and she’ll give you a discount! hoho)
CCup Cupcakes!! So crazy-gorgeous. But they don’t take any orders before my birthday I think, they have too many orders.
Patent Clutch from Mis'Zuki at Far East Plaza (ya i'm a fan).. Actually, anything from that place. everything is sooo pretty <3
Nue shoes @ Paragon
Intention: You are uber close to me and know my dress/shoe/ring/bust size and want to get something to satisfy the fashionista in me
Red/ rich violet / hotpink /green pumps (you know how I like them; super skinny and uber high heels)
Manicure vouchers (I haven’t tried dashing diva; but i'm generally happy with most parlours. i frequent the ones in far east plaza tho.)
The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia
How to Walk in High Heels by Camilla Morton
Intention: You want to keep me in touch with my humanitarian ideals.
Make a donation to The Fistula Foundation
Intention: You love me deep deep and want to pamper me.
Manicure vouchers (as stated above)
Spa vouchers
Book vouchers from Kinokuniya or borders
Hair treatment stuff for coloured hair
Intention: You want to help stop illegal downloading of music.
John Mayer’s Continuum
Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black
A John Legend Live CD
Or one of those jazz compilations
Intention: You’re as poor as an anorexic churchmouse and you really can’t spare too much dough OR you are my fellow foodie and want to watch me get an orgasm from eating…. OR you are a psycho and just want to watch me moan as I shovel nasilemak into my mouth hahahah. LOSER.
Sour candies
Starburst candies
Reese’s peanut butter cups
Chompchomp’s egg custard tauhuey
Business Canteen’s Mocha Freeze
Angkukueh from Alexandra Village (a simple woman of simple tastes, I am)
Ice-cream from Island Creamery (loving the kahlua latte!)
Nasi Lemak from Adam Road Food Centre
Pizza from Domino’s (: actually I don’t think I even mind Pizza Hut, I suck haha.
All the food at Old Airport Road
Satay from The Satay Club (okay la basically anywhere as long as it’s good)
Cedele’s pancakes
Black forest cake from Awfully Chocolate
Elvis cupcake from Toast@Taka
*Would also like to mention that I want to try Prata Bomb and Aston’s at East Coast.
Intention: You want to get me smashed.
Okay I know it’s technically impossible to get smashed on lychee martinis but hahahhaha I can try!!
Or you can simply grace Zouk (i think i should be partying there) on the day of my birthday and electrify me with your awesome presence hahaha.
Intention: For me to tell you guys random things that I like which you may never have known
Powerpuff girls (I like Blossom and Buttercup… I put up with Bubbles)
Hello Kitty (I think she is damnnn cute)
Balloons (yes I’m quite a sucker for balloons)
Btw, I have to end this shameless wishlist with something. Almost every year, I have some sort of wishlist and hardly anything on it gets fulfilled… but I tend to get a lot of really lovely handmade presents from friends, which I earnestly love. LOOOVE. Thank you for reading this! You are such a sweetheart, and obviously you are also a psycho and have too much time! STOP FACEBOOKING!
disclaimer: i copied this off facebook in a bid to get some close friends (but unfortunately are actually cavepeople who don't want to social network hahah) to join facebook. unfortunately, my bid has failed and i have succumbed to using diaryland again.
obviously i am attempting to look pitiful to elicit your generosity in this photo but the only thing it serves to enforce is that i seriously need a nose job. next year's wishlist hahah.
