“In 18th century China, women were thought of as a commodity. Wives were not so much a life partner, but someone who took care of one’s household and needs. Ironically, even though a wife naturally had a much higher status in the family than a maid, their duties were similar. Both ran the household, and many maids performed “wifely duties to their masters…”

I was saying to Jia Min how smart I felt writing this paper analysing 18th century Chinese society.

She said knowledgably, “It’s cos you watch so many Chinese serials so you can roughly put your mind in the situation.”

I laughed and said, “That’s why! I know a lot that dumb ang mohs don’t!” (Excuse me for this racist and stereotypical comment)

Jia Min said, “Obviously! You read all the books also what. All they know is their own culture!”

But actually that’s not true. I said, “No lah, actually those ang mohs taking this class memang interested in Asian culture wan.”

She said, “Really ar? Then they read those books written by other ang mohs wan is it? I somehow imagine bimbos in blond hair with pink stuffs…pink bulu pens and pencils … taking Chinese culture cos it sounds pretty… hahaah I’m watching too much TV la!”

I had no choice but to answer like this, “Eh no la! These people take Chinese classes wan ok! And shadup la! The one with the pink furry pen is me!”

“WHAT?!”

“Everyone else is damn serious wan la… wear like grey or dark blue hoodies and carry Eastpak backpacks stuffed with books.”

Jia Min said, “HAHAHAH!!! And you carry a pink polka dot bag!! With pink bulu everything!”

“That’s why la! All my clothes are pink and on my bag got the pink furry ball that Ruth got for me that has bells on it so I jingle when I walk.” =.=

Jia Min said wisely, “Turns out the bigger bimbo is the Asian.”

Maybe I should clean up my image a little.

note: “ang moh” – literally “red hair” in hokkien, used to refer to caucasians.
“bulu” – fur in malay.

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I finally got pics for the carnival last weekend. Carnival konon, don’t even have ferris wheel! Anyway, some pics.

::Jeannie and Mild trying to topple each other. HAHAHAHAH!!::

::The usual camwhorish pic::

::Me waiting for my turn to get my caricature done.::

::Ang, me, Karmen and Jeannie with our pics::

::Me and Angela’s caricatures.::

::Let’s zoom in, shall we? The artist captured my BIG mouth perfectly, damn him. He said this is one of the best cartoons he’s ever drawn. Of course la my face like cartoon only no wonder easy to draw la!::

::Life imitating art::

Okay that’s all for now, because after that I got worried that I would get dark and months of winter would be wasted so I went back in.::