Fabulous FOURsome - a meme

My online friend Paris Beaverbanks has tagged me for not just one, but two memes in a row! It has been a long time since I got tagged, so I thought why not just do it for the fun of it. I chose the easier one first!

It is a FOUR BY FOUR meme which you can call it anything you want I reckon. I am still not very good with this tag/meme thing. But I'm sure I can't get it wrong with such straight-forward questions! Here it goes..

4 Jobs I have had in my life :

• Burger King - a holiday job in University in U.K.
  
• Field Interviewer - 2-month stint after graduation
  
• Journalist - worked in magazine and 3 newspapers for a total of 14 Years
  
• Freelance writer - my current `dream job' ;p
  

4 Places I have lived :

• In boarding school in Singapore
  
• Hall of resident in Reading University, UK
  
• An apartment in Russell Square, London
• Various suburbs of Kuala Lumpur
  

4 Countries I have been to on vacation :

• China - at least a dozen destinations!
  
• Cambodia - Angkorwat
  
• France - Paris, Lyon, Nice, Cannes
  
• Italy - Venice, Rome, Florence
  

4 of my Favourite Food :

• Salmon Sashimi - all time fav!
  
• Asam Laksa - esp. the one at Jusco
• Roast Lamb
• Ice-Cream - esp. Belgian Chocolate and Rocky Road
  

4 Places I would rather be right now :

• Pampering myself at a spa in Bali
  
• Gallivanting in NYC shopping and sightseeing
• Watching a fine performance in an opera house in Rome, Italy
• Sipping wine in a vineyard in South of France
  

4 Friends I’m going to tag : (as long as you’ve not done this too recently)

• Lainey
  
• Lynn
  
• Lynnee
  
• Liz

p.s. Such a coincidence that the 4 friends I am tagging have names beginning with `L'!

8 Random Facts....(about me)

Okay, since at this moment I'm running out of ideas of what to blog about, I decide to be a good sport and do this meme that Pat has tagged me to do.

It's called `8 Random Facts' - hmmm.. now I wonder what really constitutes a `fact' - as it can just be a current perceived notion. Anyway, will just do it for the fun of it..

The procedure looks simple enough! There are 3 simple rules to follow once a person been tagged.

The Rules:

- Players start with 8 random facts about themselves.

- Those who are tagged should post these rules and their 8 random facts.

- Players should tag eight other people and notify them that they have been tagged.

So, here are 8 RANDOM facts about myself. (trying not to state the obvious ie. I'm a female, I'm from Malaysia etc.. but those who know me will straight away identify some!)

1. I am the 36th generation descendant of the first emperor (zhao kuang yin) of Sung Dynasty. Our family has preserved a concise family tree that traces all the way back..! That means I actually have royal blood. ;)

2. I love to eat and there isn't any food that i don't like! Yeah, I'm those what you call `live to eat' type. That says a lot about how difficult it is for me to shed those pounds!!

3. I've a low tolerance for slow and inefficient people, especially those in the service line. I will tell them off. (ok, i know I should be more patient and tolerant...)

4. I have developed a peculiar loyalty to Starbucks and its coffee. It's now my regular haunt to do my work. Even if I go overseas, I feel so happy and at home when I visit the Starbucks there! (in fact, I'm now posting this from a Starbucks near my place!)

5. I tend to deely-dally when getting ready so I always end up rushing when driving to my destination!

6. I have a weak heart and stomach - I fear to go on roller coasters especially those machines that take you all the way up and plunge you down! It's sure torture and I won't go on it even if I'm paid!

7. I have an owl-like sleeping habit. These days it's getting worse.. I don't go to bed before 3am or get up before noon.

8. I'm addicted to blogging and reading blogs. ('nuff said)

Finally... the eight people I would like to tag and I hope will be sporting enough to do it (hint, hint ;)) are: 1. chipmunkrock, 2. leymondcha, 3. lainey, 4. justjess, 5. bluerambutan, 6. su-hsien, 7. lynnee, 8. ruth

Just 6 of the many weird things about me...

IT has been ages that I've been `tagged'! Thanks to new enthusiastic blogger leymondcha, I'm actually quite happy to be `tagged'. But hmm.. this meme, which has been going on for a while needs you to reveal some of your quirkiness.

Here are the rules of the 'Tag':

RULES: People who are tagged should write a blog post of 6 weird things about them as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says ‘you are tagged’ in their comments and tell them to read your blog.

Anyway, I shall begin a new month by listing 6 weird things about myself that I can think of. (But i'm sure there're more!)

1. When I type an article or a blog entry (like now), I HAVE to murmur out what I'm typing.. I remember when at work, my colleagues used to think I was always talking to myself!

2. When I sleep at night, it has to be totally pitch dark! And I mean not even allowing a gap between the curtains. So you can guess that I often have difficulty sleeping at places other than my room - that I've I have blocked-out curtains!

3. As a way of showing affection, I have a compulsive urge to scare my dogs.. especially by jumping in front of them or (gently) kicking them. People may think that I'm abusive but it's just that they look so cute that I just have to do something to them. But I don't hurt them of course..

4. I can't purse my lips together! I think it is because of my large row of upper teeth, my upper lips can't be curved in. So after putting on lipsticks, I can't purse my lips together like all other gals do.

5. I have an obsessive/compulsive/addictive streak. Whenever I do something that I find interesting, I am easily carried away and would get totally engrossed and just spend hours doing it and even forsake other more important things I meant to do!

6. My legs can't stand still. I have the tendency to move or sway or shake whenever I'm standing - whether waiting or talking to people.

Aiya, i know the rule said I need to tag another 6 people.. But am lazy, plus I think quite a number of people have either done it or have been tagged already. So I will just open it up to anyone who likes to reveal their weirdness!! :p

p.s. hehe leymondcha, so i did it!

`Three Things' Meme - repost

Was looking at my archieve for nostalgia sake and came across this meme I posted in May 2005. Thought I would re-post it just for fun.. so that my current readers will get to know a bit more about me! ;)

Well, almost two years on.. and almost all the answers still stand except for the `now-type of questions'. So I just updated it a bit.. Why don't u try too if you haven't already done so!

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY: (besides my `offical' names)
1. Tan Tan
2. E.T.
3. Dan

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. jesscet
2. jess chow
3. eetan

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. my feet (they are small and Chinese think small feet are beautiful :p)
2. my fingernails (they grow fast)
3. my forehead (the right size)

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. almost everything else besides the above listed
2. to be specific, my fat!
3. and my height

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. my surname
2. my short fingers and toes
3. my temper :(

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. gross and grusome stuff like watching `Fear Factor'
2. losing my parents and my dogs
3. being cut off from civilisation

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. my water bottle
2. my shades
3. my mobile

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. yellow large t-shirt
2. glasses
3. moisturiser

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE BANDS OR MUSICAL ARTISTS:
1. alan tam (for canto pop)
2. any good sounding artists
3. any good sounding bands

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE SONGS:
Too many - even 1213 songs in my iPod mini is still NOT enough!

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
1. communication
2. companionship
3. chemistry

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
1. smiling eyes
2. good teeth
3. relaxed charm

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:
1. listening to music
2. playing with my dogs
3. writing and blogging

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. lie down on my bed with music on
2. hug my 2 Js ;)
3. have a steamy cup of hot chocolate

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
1. freelance writer
2. singer - a dream - will it ever come true?
3. lady of leisure (with spare time and cash to do voluntary work) - again, will it ever come true?

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Provence in France
2. Tuscany in Italy
3. New York City

THREE KIDS' NAMES YOU LIKE:
1. Edgar
2. Sean
3. Alexis

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. travel the world
2. find my soulmate
3. live a meaningful and fulfilled life that's worth my calling

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY:
1. i am not afraid of cockroaches
2. i think wearing pants and shorts are cooler than skirs or dresses
3. i have a `healthy' appetite for food :)

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
1. i think long hair looks feminine
2. i need to have at least one item of makeup on before leaving home
3. i lurve shoes and handbags

THREE CELEB CRUSHES:
1. alan tam (loyal fan of 20 years)
2. fei xiang aka kris phillip (dashing with dreamy green eyes)
3. johnny depp (cute, quirky, talented)

THREE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO TAKE THIS SURVEY NOW:
1. all my friends
2. all my relatives
3. all who are reading my blog - which means YOU

MADE-UP BONUS ENDER -
THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE BLOGS:
1. Jess' 2 Js
2. Diamond in the Dark (sorry it's private for now)
3. Yours! (if you have one!) ;)