How I Allowed a Lizard to Scare The Crap Out of Me

There I was, in the early hours of Thursday morning, facing the computer and trying to get some work done. I had a lab test later in the day at 9.30 a.m.

Then, that foul creature decided to show it's menacing face. I could swear it was grinning at me when I stared into its malevolent black orbs; fear and fatigue, but mostly shock shackling me in my chair.

When I composed myself (hardly), I ran.

Switching on the living room lights, I kept a distance of approximately 2 metres from the reptile. I wasted the night scrutinizing it's movement, in and out from under my keyboard (think I'll have to disinfect it). This arduous task (both me watching the creature, and it sneaking in and out from under the keyboard, taking occasional peeks at me) went on till about 4.30 a.m.

I fell asleep eventually, but also missed my test. Having not studied at all, no thanks to the foul creature, I doubt I could have passed anyway.

It's kinda sad the only person who could handle lizards in the family is my dad, and he was sound asleep when it decided to abandon its orthodox path along the walls and climb onto my keyboard instead.

To end this post, some quotes from my friends who think my phobia is a joke.

"Use hand catch only la." - Jun Ru

"What a pussy." - Kelvin

"You're mad. Just lift the keyboard and let it go away la. Lizard only. Go army good luck." - Teng Kiat

Over a Stinging Eye

Had a rather weird but pleasant dream. And oddly it involves people I didn't expect.

Woke up with a terrible pain in my right eye, which hasn't ceased to cause discomfort.

tumblr worthy

All original, from my genius mind.

Don't be afraid of the dark, 'cos I'm carrying a torch for you.

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And all our dates would be in t-shirts and jeans; and we would be so so happy.

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There's no need for hugs and kisses. I just need you beside me on long bus rides.

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and lastly,

Not a wink of sleep

And now, my parents live forever.

The Overdue (assignments not included)

11 January

We brought children books to Creative Writing. Picture books. Then we had to go around each other's tables to browse the books everybody brought. I think she'd have love the lesson.

15 January

Went out with Wayne, to Vivocity. Found out PageOne was closing down - actually I already knew, just wanted to confirm. It was an event that evoke sadness, book stores closing down. On a brighter note, they are having a 20% discount off all books. And I saw a rather cute girl working there. Named her Braces Girl (self-explanatory). Discovered Putumayo. Wonderful stuff. And Wayne commented I walk too fast.

18 January

Got screwed in the same writing class I enjoyed one week ago. Didn't prepare for the book analysis presentation. Sat next to eye-candy though.

20 January

Torrential rain after school. The perfect weather for long bus rides (and writing). Now I just need her beside me, perhaps.

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And then I wasted the recent weekend away as usual. And in between all that mess I am in, I got sick of pretending to go to school on some (most) days, then ended up at places faraway.

Happy Lunar New Year everyone.

Plans for the day

Boycott school. Checked.

Some video games, and then maybe a run at night.

All About You

At 3.13 a.m. with rain pouring mercilessly on the outside, ricocheting off the cold, hard ground in particularly violent fashion, that's all I could really think about.