Review: The L Word Season 6

So here it is. The end. The finale of the series that has alternately kept on the edge of our seats, swear in despair, rush to the nearest bar to get a drink at the end of 13 episodes only to wait for the next season to begin, cry, laugh and generally provide a good fodder for gossip and some good old-fashioned bitchfest.

The reason this season review is two weeks late, is because I had to consult a therapist for the acute and schizophrenic feelings of loss and relief. It is kinda like ending a very bad/abusive relationship that just gets worse by the day – you are so glad it has ended (and it certainly feels nice not to be beaten up all the time) but at the same time, you have been with the woman for 5 years and letting go is hard, and you miss being around her.

So, here’s a season review, as tough as it was to write.

Warning: spoilers ahead!

Sayoni Events: Anniversary Party and Summer Camp

It is an exciting time to be around Sayoni – we have two events to present to you: Sayoni Third Anniversary Party and the Sayoni Summer Camp ’09.

The Anniversary Party is the highlight of our year, for sure, as we let down our hair and party like it has yet been another successful eventful year for us. Each year, we have grown and changed. Each year, we have gained new family members and gotten to more milestones, and each year, we honour the women that make it all possible. Ladies and gentlemen, you are invited to the Sayoni Third Anniversary Party: Homecoming.

Sayoni Summer Camp is a 3-day/2-nights camp specifically for queer women in or around Singapore. We will be having our first run on 1st – 3rd May 2009.

We aim to provide a fun-filled and meaningful experience for all campers. Our goal is to promote self-development and growth, with a focus on encouraging campers’ self-exploration and understanding of their relationship with the world around them.

At SSC ‘09, expect to be transported to a beautiful beachside resort in Indonesia. Away from the bustle of city life, enjoy indoor and outdoor activities including workshops and water games. Challenge your body and engage your mind with a series of activities – surrounded by a great bunch of queer women and Sayonites committed to your well-being.

Long-delayed Shopping Haul

So I finally got my lazy ass moving and got shopping, because god, I needed to. Why do I even need encouragement to shop?

By far my most expensive and worthwhile purchase. I love this top so much I stopped feeling guilty for splurging on it, the minute I started wearing it. I love it so much I hope F21 keeps making this design for a looong time.

Just because they were on sale and pretty.

Because my 10-dollar bag was falling apart and really not big enough for all the things I was carrying. Currently my very feminine ladies’ bag consists of very unfeminine things like charger, mouse, earphones etc, in addition to the feminine things like my makeup pouch. So I got this.

Also bought from Far East Plaza, for everyday wear – which is why I didn’t mind forking out a bit extra for flats which I knew were good quality and were comfortable. D&C also gives vouchers for your next purchase, I got a $5 voucher with this.

I just needed a pair of comfy flats. You can get these from the Zilan store on the 3rd floor of Far East Plaza, where they have a perpetual 10-dollar shoe sale.

Why did I buy this? I really dont know, except for the fact that the lady at the shop was super-nice and super-friendly, and let me try on like 10 dresses. Plus I could use it for internships and other formal occasions

And I have two sprees on the way. At this point, my bank account is telling me things no lady should hear, but I shall console myself saying this is really 3 months worth of shopping within a single week, and that I shall not shop for even a sock until end of exams. So there.

Money and Me

I finally have my finances in order. I have never been one to be particularly good at managing money, what with my impulse shopping habits and lack of self-accounting. That might be surprising to my family, who thinks I am a stingy bore. That is not particularly helpful when I often have to make large purchases on my own on behalf of others (and wait to be reimbursed), neither is it helpful that I tend to hang out with working adults. I can’t count the number of times I’ve approached the ATM and gotten a complete shock at the balance – which, I believe, happens a lot to students.

But day-to-day accounting is tedious and hard to maintain. It doesn’t really make sense to account for that 2-dollar chips I bought. So I got a simple-to-use budgeting software for mac – Buddi.  Now, I have no idea whether there are better programs out there for this purpose, but it has worked relatively well so far in keeping track of my expenditure. It is simplistic to the point of being a little limited, but I guess that’s what I get for free software. Edit: Buddi also has a Windows version, for those interested.

So, finally, I can know the actual state of my accounts, without having to guess in my head how much finances I have to work with, and where my money is really going to.

The bright side of it all? After working out my finances in detail, I figured out I could spree (for clothes) this month (I dont need more makeup for a while and I refuse to buy shoes online). Of course, the irony is that either the places I spree at do not have nice clothes, or the clothes I want are going out of stock. Which, of course, means I save more money.

Clearly, the program is doing its job very well.