journal

3/30/04 ~3:509pm

"Melody, you are so gonna get fucked up"

Lovely saying Jen told me today. Yeah yeah yeah, blah blah blah. Seriously, people. Heather and Shrarissa only got in trouble because they told Mr. Fig on me. (Ironic no? Next time, don't go complaining to the teacher that likes me AND Soniya the most. Sigh.) Mr. Givli didn't even care, just threw the note away. Who cares what he thinks? People makes such a fuss over things. I thought the preps were better than that.

Well, actually, no I don't. Egh. Ruined that line huh?

Besides, even with my limited martial arts knowledge, I know enough how to block, get in a punch maybe, and run away. Think Alverez learned that lesson today when I put 115 pounds dead weight on his foot.

I'm getting violent, aren't I? ^o^

FeeGee Power!

Mel

PS- In the end, no matter what, we still win. Because we're popular, know how to spell, and remember our original hair color.

3/25/04 ~2:59pm

Yayness! I'm uber-happy today. FYI, we won! I know its sounds kinda trivial since it's only our first game, but you guys weren't there. At first when we thought we lost, we were like "Okay, good game." We kinda expected to lose. Then we won, and everyone was jumping and wooping and cheering, even the guys. It was so fun! Luyba, Brendan, Josh, and Leo did a GREAT GREAT GREAT job! I can't believe we beat IS75!!! Us, from some school who practically gets second to last every year finally beat like, the top school. I feel waaay elated.

Man, a lot of people are in Little League! People keep knocking on my door trying to sell candy.

(I didn't sigh this time, Deep)

Mel

3/21/04 ~ 10:30am

Eek! Well, my dad has the karaoke on surround sound AND full blast, so the whole house its vibrating and pulsating with his awful renditions of Chinese classics. Well, I guess he's not that bad. Just a bit squeaky. Crap, my mom's joining in. Shudder

I'm on such an Aimee Mann fix today. First, I got her CD. Then I saw her perform on BTVS and on A&E. Cool coincidence.

I'm also still kinda miffed at the "nobody knows me thing" . Grr.

Sigh. Poor unknown me. Sigh Sigh.

Royally miffed,

Mel

3/18/04 ~ 7:22pm

I know, I know, I haven't written in the LONGEST time. Just kind of moody lately, so forgive me, k?

Anyways, I'm finishing my letter to Oprah for the Penny Harvest thingy. What's a nice way to say, "We need a representative to come here so our school looks good?"

Sigh. Anyways, my parents are still trying to figure out were to go for summer vacation. The plan, at first, was Switzerland, Japan, China, then HK. Now it's like Florida, Europe, China, HK, maybe Japan. I seriously couldn't care less right now, but maybe it's because I'm all gloomy lately. Sigh, Sigh, and a great big sigh.

TTYL,

Mel

2/29/04 ~ 10:25am

Pheww! It's been a long time since my last journal huh? Sorry. Just a lot of stuff happened that put me in a really "off" mood, like some depressing yet oddly memorable things. Y'know, the whole sob/angst fest betweent the gang.

Oh well. I just have to continue to plaster that smile on my face every morning and go on with the show. I will not let teen drama get to me.

Blah. I have soooooo much work to do. Science report, SS project, MAth presentation. Sigh.

I wonder why I'm only getting a 90 in SS and LA. I usually do excellent in those classes. Probably since my LA HW isn't interesting enough. (Sorry Mr Givli, but not every teen is a victim of society.) Also, Mr. Givli keeps on telling us to put pizazz into out writing. I applied that theory to my SS report...and I got an 85. Damn.

Whoa. I wasted a load of time typing this. Gotta go work now. Onward!

Ciao babies,

Mel

1/22/04 ~ 9:30am

Yay! It's the 1st day of Chinese New Year! That's means I don't have to clean my room or do any chores for 15 days! Wheew!

I can't believe my mom let me stay home from school today. My mom didn't go to work either. I'm going to grandma's house in about half an hour, 'so I'm trying to do a little fix-ups on this site in my spare time.

So...what you'd guys do today at school? Did the FeeGees miss me? //^o^\\

Dunno why I'm so uber-perky today. I think Paulie's rubbing off on me.

Sorry for the short entry today, but I don't have much time. I gotta go to my grandma's and pig out on her food.

Much love,

Mel

1/20/04 ~ 7:40pm

Run for cover peoples. It's the attack of the angry Asian girls.

Scary thought, no?

Well, obviously it's Nicole vs. well, everyone (even Luyba!! Gasp!). Me and Lauren (both us neutral) will be building shelters and providing medical assistance on the battlefield. Think of us two as Switzerland. And think of Fiona as Canada, so blame everything on her. (Just kidding.)

Man, what I don't get is, most of the people mad at Nicole weren't even there! I mean, it was MY house, and I'm not offended. But apparently, Ms. SG is not allowed to have a say in such matters. The whole gang's like pushing me to let out a mighty battle cry and join them.

Which causes a problem. A big problem. Like super biggy. Tomorrow, if I ignore Niccy, she'll skin me. But if I DO talk her, I'll get mobbed by the rest of the FeeGees. What do I do??!!

You know what? I'll stay with Nicole anyway. Regardless, she is still my friend, and she is younger than me. On second thought, I might bring my bro's baseball bat along. For protection, y'know.

Note to self: A hootenanny with our gang could start the next potential WW3. Why can't I just remember that?!! But nooo...every 2 months I do the same exact thing. I think I should cover the walls with insulation the next time you guys come over.

Dunno why, but I'm in such a Chinesey mood this week. Watching loads of VOH, listening to unhealthy amounts of Canto-rock, and devouring vast portions of ramen. (Sooey Wooey!)

Must be pre-New Year feelings.

Crap! Just remembered. I was supposed to finish New Year cleaning today. Oh well, I finished most of it yesterday, so I only have dusting to do. Mon Dien!

Off to study,

Mel

1/19/04 ~ 8:20pm

Eeewww!!! Gross...I have a pimple on my nose. What ever shall I do? State of emergency peoples!

Poor me.

....ahhh. There's more important stuff to discuss. Things like:

Quote from Mom: "Melody, if you get into Stuy, you get to go to Japan." (Then she shoved an article about a 14-year old child science and music prodigy into my face.)

Sure, no pressure at all.

I'm freakin' out big time right now. In two weeks, we get the results back. Really, really jumpy. I mean, if I don't get in, my parents will give me that infamous Chinese "We're really disappointed in you but we'll show it really subtly so you feel horribly bad for weeks" mood.

Still no pressure.

And then of course, I just know Boy Wonder's gonna get in. And then he'll say something like "Hmm...I think I'll just go to Tech" in a really nonchalantly way that'll make me burst into tears. Also, you guys will be all like "How come you didn't get in??!!"

Nope. No pressure here.

Sigh (I seem to be doing that a lot recently, haven't I?)

I've tried to push all these thoughts into the back of my mind ---

by watching waaaaaay too much Buffy. I watched like 15 eps of Buffy and Angel, then I destroyed even more brain cells by eating through 3 tapes of VOH. I then proceeded to watch 3 episodes of I Love The 80's, read the entire social studies textbook, and found much more info than needed about Isaac Newton. (What can I say? He's my fav mathematician.)

Not exactly the most genius plan, I know. For once, I think Ms. SG needs some guidance herself. Actually, scratch that. Sounds too teenage I'm-young-and-misunderstoody.

Off to watch more VOH and to vanquish the evil red dot.

Much love,

Mel

1/18/04 ~ 5:20pm

Sob sob. I miss Carin and it's only been two days!!!

Hope she likes her new home. She and Nicole called me today. Carin has no TV yet! How will she ever survive with her primary from of entertainment? The horror! //^o^\\

The whole family came over yesterday to celebrate Chinese New Year. Still debating whether to go or not to go on to school on Thursday. I dunno. Sigh.

Ack! My cuz is over. Her and my brother are running around like hyper-crazed rats. Save me. (said very sardonically)

All for now,

Mel

PS- I printed the piccy So.

1/10/04 ~ 6:27pm

Whoa. Just finished watching a load of VOH (Virtues Of Harmony). I'm almost up to ep. 120. Need to catch up to Stacy!!! Can't believe Karen's still watching the ancient version! Oh well, I think I'll give her one of my tapes.

Almost Chinese New Year! //^o^\\

It's during this special time that we must pose to ourselves some very important questions:

To go or not go to school?

Cash or check?

Dumplings or egg rolls?

Hehe. Spent all day today researching stocks and mathematicians. Then I wrote up a chapter of Boy Bands and The Crusader.

My mom finally developed my summer pics for me. But they were taken on my old camera so they're not of that good quality. Oh well.

Also did a load of crafts today. Made candles, filled a huge jar full of stars, made perfume bases for candles, body wash, etc. Don't you dare say that name on the tip of your tongue, or I will whack you with an icing knife.

Can't wait for school tomorrow (Being sarcastic, y'know),

Mel. l

1/9/04 ~ 8:00pm

Sorry! I know it's been a way long time since I updated. With the holidays and everybody getting sick and all and studying for tests, I was simply too busy!!! So again, my apologies.

My dad and me were supposed to take down the Christmas lights this week, but we never got to it. Man, my parents really went all out this year. They bought lit trees and lights, etc. Usually, they don't take it to such extremes. My house looks like it was done by a white man on rampage!!! (I will beat the neighbors this year!) Nah, but I'm happy we actually got into the spirit this year. It's the first Christmas me and my family have had together for about 5 years, maybe more. Either my dad had a business trip, my mom needed to finish a project, or my parents were too exhausted. And then of course, there were those 2 years in HK.

I miss Hong Kong. Funny isn't it? When I was there, I kept on complaining about how I wanted to come back. And now....I dunno. It's just really awkward, you know? I haven't been in contact with some of my friends there in a while. I really miss 'em!!!

So tired. I've been feeling really 'off' lately. It's a complete pain to wake up, get dressed and plaster a smile on my face. Sorry peoples, Miss Spiritual Guidance Woman might have to take a break.

Sigh. There's one thing to cure this droney (another one of my mochiisms) lethargic mood I'm in. Play some jazz, light some candles, and pig out on ice cream. Not exactly a genius plan, considering it'll probably make me even more lazy.

Crap, gotta do Chinese HW. Blah. Why do I have Chinese school on Sats's? Not really looking forward to it.

Tomorrow is just another day where I drag my sorry body to school, play Taboo with John and Sammy, ignore the not-so-subtle innuendo/tension between Jay and Kathy, question Will's sexuality, wave to Alvin, kick Darryl out of MY seat, and try to understand Willa.

Rescue me, fair people!

Crying for help,

Mel Mel

11/29/03 ~ 1:17pm

Hey peoples. I was going to go to Stacy's Bday bash, but one problem...

...I'm sick. The walking contaminator must not strike again!!!

Thanksgiving was really fun. The night before, we thought our grandma was sick, so we went to visit her. We found her at Aunt May's house... doing the dishes. My dad was all mock enraged and everything, saying to my aunt "You treat your mom like a slave!" Anyways, the adults broke out the mahjohg and started discussing what to do for Thanksgiving. So me and my cousin Vivian decided, hey, why don't we give it a spin? To our surprise the adults agreed.

The next day we went shopping in Chinatown. I really enjoyed it, because for once, it was just me and the twins again. Even though the three of us bicker a lot, I feel very close to them, even though they're 6 years older than me. I grew up with Gordon and Vivian as my "older brother and sister". I even call them that!

Dinner actually came out good. (Honey pecan chicken, shrimp basil pasta, stuffing, cornbread, yams, corn, etc.) The adults were impressed. They complimented us, but I have a feeling that they were tasting for food poisoning. //^o^\\

Am currently working on a completely redone version of this site. Wish me luck,

Mel

11/26/03 ~ 3:30 pm

Aaah...a fire is in the hearth, and the delightful scents of my dad's cooking is drifting up to my bedroom. Highlighter streaks of pink blaze across the blue, blue sky. Throughout all this, I feel...

...hungry.

Ruined the moment huh?

Oh well. I'm sorta disappointed because we won't be having turkey for Thanksgiving. I like my holidays really traditional. You know, all cornbread and cranberry. I guess it'll be Chinese food we're having. Sigh.

I'm feeling really nostalgic today. Probably because of those damn movies Mr. Bailey showed us. I kept on thinking "I used to be scared by that?" Now, there are things in our lives much worse than zombies and Eddie with his toe obsession.

Hope you guys have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Much love,

Mel

11/26/03 ~ 3:30 pm

Aaah...a fire is in the hearth, and the delightful scents of my dad's cooking is drifting up to my bedroom. Highlighter streaks of pink blaze across the blue, blue sky. Throughout all this, I feel...

...hungry.

Ruined the moment huh?

Hope you guys have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Much love,

Mel

11/24/03 ~ 8:30pm

Bleh. Just had my medicine that helps me sleep. I've had this problem ever since I was a little kid. If I really can't sleep and it interferes with my work, etc, I have to take medicine. But I'm kinda freaking out. I go to an herbalist now, not a doctor. For all I know my sleeping medicine could be a drug or something!!!

Nah, I trust him. Besides, if it was a drug, I would be terminally insane by now. Not not anyone could tell the difference. Sigh.

Arrgh. Only a while till full-blown holiday season. Gotta start getting gifts. I will not be stuck in a crowded store with soccer moms again.

Cranky soccer mom with three screaming kids in her cart = EVIL!!

My mom and brother are glued to the telly. The nirvana? A Knicks game. Sigh. I was never really into sports. The only thing I can watch is soccer, ice-skating, and badminton. Those are sports that keep me on the edge of my seat. In basketball, it's too quick, no suspense or tension. Football is just a couple of fat dudes charging at each other. Baseball: Stand, hit, run. BORING!!! And don't even get me started about golf. But then again, I probably don't like these sports cause I suck at them.

I know what you're saying. Ice-skating?! I admit it, I do like watching it. Would never skate for my life (ahem Stacy cough cough) though.

Soccer and badminton totally rock. 'Nuff said.

Phew... not bad for my first babble of the season huh? Thanks for bearing with me,

Mel