Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Life’s Little Luxuries

2 more weeks till exam. 2 more systems to go, yet my brain still cannot register anything. Everything seems so familiar yet so distant. The odd thing is, I don’t feel terror, I don’t feel fear gripping me… Adrenal insufficiency? Probable. Of perhaps it’s just this state of mind that I have. I’ve learned that it’s actually important to remain calm in whatever situation you’re in. In doing so, you’re more likely to think and act accordingly. At least that’s what I think.

Caught up with a girlfriend from KK, haven’t seen her for about 3 months. And it feels like yesterday since we last went out for a drink. How time flies! Had Caramel Macchiato (it’s somehow a fancy name for Latte with vanilla and caramel syrup, nonetheless, it’s delicious. Many thanks to the guy who recommended it to me, was hoping I’d see him today, but that’s another story) and Mocha Raisin Muffin <--- and that was my lunch for today. How I managed to do that, I really have no idea but I think I’m wearing out my pancreatic cells.
“To my dear pancreas: Sorry, I tried on this dress that I really like today, it’s from Melinda Looi and it’s the perfect dress—sweet light green hue with red cherries, halter, plunging neckline, cutting is just nice, knee length. I look wonderful in it. Problem is, I might need to shed a few pounds. So, the bottom line is---- more OTs!!”

Went shopping with my girlfriend after coffee. Not much of a sale going on, bummer! Wanted to get a pair of ballerina pumps, but all that walking around was fruitless. Much to my horror, I’ve discovered that the pair that I intended to buy after reading about it in the magazine (it’s not cheap either: Rm250 from Clarks) was far from how I’ve imagined it to be. I wouldn’t say it’s ugly, per se, save for the fact that it’s rather dull. Not the price that I’d pay for a pair of shoes, even though it is very comfortable. I’d rather use the money to buy something else.

Stopped by an Aēsop counter (Aēsop is a brand very well know from Australia, it uses all natural ingredients and very pricey!) to try out some beauty products. It was a temporary counter, just under the escalator around the South court, opposite British India. Was sitting down comfortably and having the back of my hand washed (they usually don’t wash or put any products on your face for fear of eliciting an allergic reaction, they’d be in deep sh*t if that happens) when this lady sitting opposite me started screaming. I looked to my left to see the display case toppling over. I stood up as soon as I realize what’s happening and tried to stop it from crushing my friend who’s actually sitting with her back facing it. It was rather heavy, someone could’ve gotten hurt! My girlfriend and I weren’t sure how it actually happened but we think a little boy accidentally knocked it over. That was horrifying. The moral of the story is--never go near any display cases which have a high center of gravity, EVER!

Well, best thing is I’ve bought a lot of presents today. I just love wrapping the presents, putting them in boxes and tying them up with big beautiful ribbons. I love the big and beautiful smile on people’s face when they see it. I call my creations: “Life’s Little Luxuries----wrapped in a box, sealed with love and sincerely yours”.

#Jenny’s ideal present: A hot sexy guy with low slung CK jeans, ZARA shirt, white NIKE sneakers and the most important: a silver ribbon tied round his wrist. Standing at the door, he’d look me in the eyes and say, in a very sexy voice, “I’m yours tonight”. Mmmm… sinfully delicious. OMG! Can’t stop drooling. *LOL* Dream on baby! Dream on! #


Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Raisin Muffin--- delicious...


“Life’s Little Luxuries----wrapped in a box, sealed with love and sincerely yours”

Friday, November 04, 2005

Another dateless Friday night

Here I am, again... back at home in vista. Another dateless, alcohol-less, clubless, guyless.... Friday night. Was out for a movie just now with Shaun and Teng.Watched Legend of Zorro, in TGV@ KLCC.Not bad, I'd say. Quite funny though, but less action n "passion" compared to the first one. More like an action comedy. I'd give it an 7.5/10 for d funny stuff + Catherine Zeta Jones+Adrian Alonso(d boy who played "Joaquin",he's so cute!!).

Had ice-cream--- New Zealand Natural: White Chocolate and Rum 'n Raisin. It's heavenly!! The Rum n' Raisin is highly recommended!! It's not too sweet and the flavour of the rum is intoxicating (maybe it's just because the rum is rather strong.... mmmm.... I love hard liquor, JD wiv coke any1?). The White Chocolate is not bad, there's small chunks of white chocolate here and there, a bit too sweet though. I'd still stick to Rum 'n raisin. 3 cheers!! Hip-hip-hooray!! Finally found "The One". Rum 'n raisin from Baskin and Robbins is too sweet; Hagen Daz is tasteless, I think only these 3 has ice-cream with alcohol. If there's anything better, please let me know!!! *Sharing is Caring*

Had dinner at Nando's after the movie. Then went back home. It was quite fun, hanging out with Shaun and Teng. Albeit dateless but nevertheless, it's great fun. Just sitting there talking and walking around doing bits of window shopping. Not much of a sale going on :( shall wait until December. In the meantime, I shall try my best to stay focused and finish studying all my systems within this month! So no more fantasizing about that beautiful dress from Emporio Armani........

The Art of Seduction

Charm, persuasion, the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer, the compelling figure who is able to manipulate, mislead, and give pleasure all at once. When raised to the level of art, seduction, an indirect and subtle form of power, has toppled empires, won elections, and enslaved great minds.

Seduce..... or be Seduced
Choose the Right Target
Study your prey thoroughly. The right targets are those for whom you can fill a void. The perfect target allows for the perfect chase.
Create a False Sense of Security - Approach Indirectly
The seduction should begin at an angle so that the target only gradually becomes aware of you. Haunt the periphery of your target's life.
Send Mixed Signals
A mix of qualities suggests depth, which fascinates as it confuses.
Appear to Be an Object of Desire
Make your targets hungry to possess you. It will become a point of vanity for them to be the preferred object of your attention.
Create a Need - Stir Anxiety and Discontent
A perfectly satisfied person cannot be seduced.
Master the Art of Insinuation
Create a sublanguage - bold statements followed by retraction and apology, banal talk combined with alluring glances. make everything suggestive.
Enter Their Spirit
Play by your targets' rules. In doing so you will stroke their deep-rooted narcissism and lower their defenses.
Create Temptation
Lure the target by creating a glimpse of the pleasures to come.
Keep Them in Suspense
The moment people feel they know what to expect from you, your spell on them is broken. Give the target a thrill with a sudden change of direction.
Use the Power of Words to Sow Confusion
The trick to making people listen is to say what they want to hear. Flatter them.
Pay Attention to Detail
Lofty words of love and grand gestures can be suspicious. The subtle gestures and the offhand things you do are often more charming.
Poeticize
Your Presence - Intrigue your target by altering an exciting presence with a cool distance, exuberant moments followed by calculated absences.
Disarm Through Strategic Weakness and Vulnerability
Too much maneuvering on your part may raise suspicion. The best way to cover your tracks is to make the other person feel superior and stronger.
Confuse Desire and Reality
Create the Perfect Illusion - Aim at secret wishes that have been thwarted or repressed, stirring up uncontrollable emotions, clouding a victim's powers of reason.
Isolate the Target
Take your targets away from their normal milieu, friends, family, home. With no outside support, an isolated person is easily led astray.
Prove Yourself
One well-timed action that shows how far you are willing to go to win your target over will dispel doubts.
Effect a Regression
People who have experienced a certain kind of pleasure in the past will try to repeat or relive it.
Stir Up the Transgressive and Taboo
People yearn to explore their dark side. Take your targets further than they imagine - the shared feeling of guilt and complicity will create a powerful bond.
Use Spiritual Lures
Everyone has doubts and insecurities about their physical presence. Lure them out of their insecurities by making them focus on something sublime and spiritual.
Mix Pleasure with Pain
The greatest mistake in seduction is being too nice.
Give Them Space to Fall
The Pursuer is Pursued - Hint that you are growing bored. Seem interested in someone else. Create the illusion that the seducer is being seduced.
Use Physical Lures
Targets with active minds are dangerous. Put their minds gently to rest and waken their dormant senses by combining a non-defensive attitude with a charged sexual pleasure.
Master the Art of the Bold Move
Don't give the target time to consider the consequences. One person must go on the offensive, and it is you.
Beware the After-effects
Never let the other person take you for granted. Use absence, create pain and conflict, to keep the seduced on tenterhooks.