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This is for the benefit of those who aren't familiar with some of the terms that I've used in my blog entries, may they be abbreviations or local slang. Besides, I like to compile stuff. It's fun, and I really have nothing better to do with my life.
Bamix: For the uninitiated, this is only the best handheld food processor there is in the world! Check it out here. I mean, really, there can be no compromise! All my fav slushie recipes are done with my trusty bamix. Mmm.
Bara: Short for Barahineban, the residence hall I'm staying at on campus. It's named after an aboriginal word which meaning I can't seem to recall right now.) It opened the year I moved in (2001), and I'm still there, in the same room - 4 years straight!
Bubbletea: My absolute favourite non-alcoholic beverage. Originated in Taiwan, it's basically tea with tapioca balls in it. Can be flavoured with various syrups. I think I need one right now just writing about it. Yes, it does have such a hold over me.
Dosh/dough/ka-chings/moolah: $$$. Money. I mean, really now. It's the universal language. Really.
Goss: Gossip. Hanes. The scoop. You get the idea.
JC: Junior college. It's pretty much the equivalent of the last 2 years of high school, where most of the students are 17-18 years of age. I went to Catholic Junior College, and by graduation, that made up 14 years of education for me in a catholic school.
Jeszy: Jesmond. Actually, it's Stockland Mall at Jesmond. Place where most uni students living on campus go to do their shopping. Not that there's anything great there (there isn't even a Starbucks! And no, Gloria Jean's in not a worthy subsitute), but it's the nearest place.
LB: My wonder Fujitsu LifeBook (model LB-S6130). My Presario was great, but I finally have my own LB! Whee!!! :P
Mackers: When the locals call McDonalds in Australia. At least those that I know. I'm starting to use that term too, and it's weird when the counter staff here in SG don't know what you're talking about when you ask for a soft-serve. Soft-serve?? OOooo, you mean ice-cream cone! D'oh.
Newy: Newcastle. The city.Not the one in Canada nor the one in the UK. When I refer to Newy, it's generally the one where I'm living in. In New South Wales, Australia. Unless stated otherwise.
S'pore/SG: Singapore. Home, and where I grew up as a citizen. For those not geographically inclined, it's the little dot of a country right below Malaysia in S.E Asia.
Woolies: Woolworths. Local supermarket chain. Main competitor to Coles. Tip: get your fresh foods from Woolies and other stuff from Coles.
