Did you know, that we have changed the earth's freshwater system so much that we've actually redistributed the weight of the earth so that it spins on a different axis? 

Creating dams and reservoirs from rivers all around the world has, redirected the water destined for the oceans into the land for irrigation and other human use. 60 % of rivers globally have been changed like this, and the water channelled into the land so that the masses on the earth's surface have been rearranged, changing the torque of the whole planet. This is measured by the length of a day or something, and has been found to be significantly altered. 

I don't know about you, but to me, if a single species on earth can change the movement of a planet without even meaning to, it could be unknowingly capable of so much more destruction. 

Our Free Food Day.

Today is free food day. Ian, our Singaporean friend, who lives down the street from us invited us to his house int he afternoon for roti prata and curry because his landlord was away on holiday and he was housesitting. We all walked to the supermarket after that, three oily lumps. 

Then my landlady, in a very sweet gesture, invited us for dinner today. And she's a super cook! Her daughter is staying over tonight, so she decided it would be a good idea to have us over to sit by the fire a bit and then for a home-cooked meal. They have a real fireplace that uses real wood, actual chopped up logs that crackle and pop with the dancing flames! Like the fireplaces on Christmas in all the books we've read describing Christmases that Singaporeans have always wanted - with weather cold enough for a fire to be a pleasure. It helps that her home looks like something out of a catalogue. She has a very precise sense of aesthetic, and everything is exactly where it should be, and looks beautiful for it!

Dinner was a roast beef and potatoes and potatoes and gravy, very English. My goodness... Best roast beef ever. Brynn doesn't even eat beef and she ate until she was damn happy. I had two helpings of everything. Couldn't help it, they were too good.

She and  her daughter have such a good relationship, always laughing and warm. It made me think of Daddo and Mums and Meizee (and Jude and Alexander, wink wink.)and  and how much I miss them and wish i was with them now. They are the most important people in my life and I love them more than anything in the whole world. My parents are the best people I know in every possible way, and Meizee is the most wonderful sister I could have. There is absolutely nothing more I could ask for. 

Woah I think period is coming. I'm so emo. But! that doesn't make any of this less true! 

I'm going to pick all the cranberries and walnuts out of my cranberry and walnut scone and eat them as i do my assignment.

HEEHEEEHEEEHEEEHEEEHEEEE!!!

WAY TO GO DADDO! 

Can't concentrate on my stupid conservation ethics now... it's too much! TOO MUCH!

I'm Damn Old.

Woah krayzee... I'm turning 21 tomorrow. It didn't even dawn on me till this afternoon. It also struck me how indifferent I am to turning the most important age of my life (probably). I've always been kind of excited the week before my birthday, just cause it's cool to get older when you're young. But this kind of tapers off into oblivion once you reach an age where, however much you age thereafter, it doesn't really matter anymore. Except maybe until you get to 50 (haha, Daddo). 

Really, it is quite a huge thing, and I'll finally realize it after some time when I'm actually ready to turn 21. 

Ugh. Hate being sick... I can't smell anything. Drinking coffee without the aroma is like drinking bitter black shit. Must. Wake. Up!

A Reflection on an Aspect of Life.

It is imperative that I realize that a $300 dollar paycheck does not imply "OMGOMGOMG I'M RICH!!!". And the sooner i realize that, the sooner I will have more than $100 in my checking account on average per two weeks. Instead of wondering if $____ was an appropriate amount to spend on say, socks. 

Apparently Olie has... tons more than i do in her bank account. Now how did she do that, having had 4 years less than i did to accumulate assets? I think from living at home and mostly spending the Parents' money. But apparently she "saves very hard" and "is careful with her money". 

What are those things? haha

I heart men's clothes.

They're so damn comfortable, i'm very jealous. I bought a second hand Christian Dior shirt from a vintage store and i'm wearing it now with shorts. It's damn shiok, feels like pajamas. New favourite thing to do!