why turkey?

Posted on November 22, 2007 by dawningthoughts

It’s thanksgiving, apparently. Give or take a few days. And since mom and dad are in the States – I kinda figured I’d get on with the festivities at home and break some bread (while they enjoy the turkeys and cranberry with my aunt + grandma in America! Grr).

Number one in my to-do list this festive season is to think of things to be thankful for. I assure you, this list is/will nvr be exhaustive! – im probably skimming the surface as of now. [skimming=the word sounds like skim milk! harhar! ew.]

SO I am thankful for good health and family and youth(like eagleswings). I am thankful for grace that abounds, for special breakfasts. For oldfriends and family who shares bagels and toast and eats one less sausage just so you’ll get to have the last piece. For text messages. And for those who pray.

Check out the breakfast we had with ruth + ken (and caleb!).

I am also thankful for cheap plane tickets, kaya doughnuts, vicks vapour rub, big baggy tshirts and dvd rental stores.But above all else, am grateful that ________________________________ (fillinthespaces).

OhDear, the idea of ‘aboveallelse’ sounds so conclusive and definitive (like a fullstop) – that I don’t know what to put in that blank!

What ARE you grateful for?

MTV Exit: Traffic

Posted on November 22, 2007 by dawningthoughts

I always love to be part of something that has a cause. Be a part of an org/system that goes against the grind. That speaks out.

Which explains why Wednesday’s launch screening of Traffic: An MTV Exit special was an extra/ordinary affair. During the press conference, we were shown a half-an-hour documentary on humantrafficking (hosted by lucyliu) that shared the tale of real people who unwittingly become part of the trafficking chain (be it for sex, slavery etc.).

I also got to meet the superheroes who fought fires and those who poked the government and pushed envelopes. The four panalists were amazing – I like how they standup against what’s perceived as the norm in our society (i.e. men paying for sex). Others (like Bridget) also sets up shelters to home the abused etc.

Now, they inspire me to produce a socio-documentary sometime. Seriously.

lunch dates (:

Posted on November 22, 2007 by dawningthoughts

[Backdate:]

I like impromptu lunch dates.

AND!!! i had my first manicure + pedicure yesterday at an event (yep, i have virgin nails harhar) — Thanks to hollywoodnailsATsuntec. : )

so i went for their opening + it was quite exciting because i’ve never done my nails before! To top it all off, i was feeling slightly undertheweather and would rather be in bed with thick woolly socks and a homecooked meal. STILL. there was wine + allthatjazz + the atmosphere was Vv nice – so i erm, succumbed.

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