So time does fly...week after week, just like that!
Been sick for a week...now I can finally breathe but still find food tasteless. I wonder why I even bother seasoning my food. Haha!
The weather's not too bad today...makes me feel much better, though I'm stuck indoors. If I was in Adelaide, I would've hopped on that tram and off I go to the beach already!
I wish we have a switch for everything, just turn it on and off whenever we like. Things would be much simpler me thinks.
Short rant for today. Laters!
XOXO
Showing posts with label Random stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Random stuff. Show all posts
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
The moment I opened my eyes...
...I thought of someone. =) Hope that someone's having a good day today.
Was on FaceTime yesterday with my brother but as much as I'm amazed with technology, sometimes it brings so much frustrations. The connection kept disconnecting. I was able to hear him but I couldn't make out what he was trying to say. *sigh* It was good to catch up a bit but I had to shout into the microphone because my voice hasn't completely recovered from the cold.
The weather was really cold in the morning...didn't feel like getting out of bed but I know I have to face reality sooner or later. So I forced myself out of those warm covers and made breakfast, all the while still thinking of that someone. Got. To. Stop.
My poster presentation is coming up on Friday! OMG then a week later, I'd have to sit for Stats exam, and then it's holidays! Well, sort of. We have 2 assignments due right after the holidays so...not sure if it's gonna be a real holiday. hmmm...
Alright, abrupt end to a blogpost.
XOXO
Was on FaceTime yesterday with my brother but as much as I'm amazed with technology, sometimes it brings so much frustrations. The connection kept disconnecting. I was able to hear him but I couldn't make out what he was trying to say. *sigh* It was good to catch up a bit but I had to shout into the microphone because my voice hasn't completely recovered from the cold.
The weather was really cold in the morning...didn't feel like getting out of bed but I know I have to face reality sooner or later. So I forced myself out of those warm covers and made breakfast, all the while still thinking of that someone. Got. To. Stop.
My poster presentation is coming up on Friday! OMG then a week later, I'd have to sit for Stats exam, and then it's holidays! Well, sort of. We have 2 assignments due right after the holidays so...not sure if it's gonna be a real holiday. hmmm...
Alright, abrupt end to a blogpost.
XOXO
Friday, November 23, 2012
Voice-less
Looks like I've been blogging very frequently lately. Well, last week was really an emotional week. Wasn't sure if it was due to the weather, homesickness or PMS. When I finally returned to normal, I fell sick. I guess to me falling sick is the worst thing that could happen to me amidst all the work that I need to get done. It isn't too bad if I get to sleep and sleep and sleep but somehow I don't really take naps when I'm studying abroad for fear that I might not able to get up from my sleep/not being able to fall asleep at night.
As I only have classes on Wednesdays and Fridays, I stay indoors on days that I don't have classes. However, on Tuesday I fell sick and I just HAD to get some foods that could make me feel better so I braved the cold (wore a jacket over my PJ's) and got myself some lemons. If I were at home, my typical day would be drink lemon water, sleep, toilet, drink lemon water, sleep, toilet....you get the idea. I had class yesterday so I brought some lemon water along to class, which did make me feel better. My sore throat was getting better though I still had a runny nose. By 10pm I felt so so so tired that I went to bed early. And the weirdest thing happened - I was sweating profusely in the middle of the night - and that woke me up so I took off my socks BUT then I woke up again because my feet were feeling cold. Argh! How do I get a good night's rest if I'm feeling hot and cold all the time?!
Woke up today, thought to myself "hmmm...no more sore throat, yay!" but I was so so so wrong! I tried to sing and all I got was a croak. No voice came out from my throat. *SIGH* I had to keep clearing my throat which was sooooo annoying!!!! Went to an extra class today and I was secretly hoping that the tutor would NOT ask me questions because I sounded so awful!
Did I mention that I have a blocked nose too? Gah...breathing through my mouth is just sooo.... So in short, I've been feeling miserably sick. So now breathing is just so difficult and I thought this song suited my mood at the moment. lol. Awesome song to be emo to.
XOXO
As I only have classes on Wednesdays and Fridays, I stay indoors on days that I don't have classes. However, on Tuesday I fell sick and I just HAD to get some foods that could make me feel better so I braved the cold (wore a jacket over my PJ's) and got myself some lemons. If I were at home, my typical day would be drink lemon water, sleep, toilet, drink lemon water, sleep, toilet....you get the idea. I had class yesterday so I brought some lemon water along to class, which did make me feel better. My sore throat was getting better though I still had a runny nose. By 10pm I felt so so so tired that I went to bed early. And the weirdest thing happened - I was sweating profusely in the middle of the night - and that woke me up so I took off my socks BUT then I woke up again because my feet were feeling cold. Argh! How do I get a good night's rest if I'm feeling hot and cold all the time?!
Woke up today, thought to myself "hmmm...no more sore throat, yay!" but I was so so so wrong! I tried to sing and all I got was a croak. No voice came out from my throat. *SIGH* I had to keep clearing my throat which was sooooo annoying!!!! Went to an extra class today and I was secretly hoping that the tutor would NOT ask me questions because I sounded so awful!
Did I mention that I have a blocked nose too? Gah...breathing through my mouth is just sooo...
XOXO
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
I wonder
what I would've done if I hadn't done Psychology. Sometimes I do think that I don't have the "talent" in studying. Doing assignments stresses me out to the core...makes me emo a LOT. I was browsing through Facebook (procrastinating as usual) and I came across a Facebook page my primary schoolmate sent me, asking me to "like" it. So apparently she opened her own music school. I still remember how she wasn't that good academically in school but she always had a passion for music. She played the piano and violin brilliantly! Now when I look at myself, I can't help but to wonder if I hadn't stopped music classes, or Taekwondo classes, or other fun classes that I used to love would I be doing something different now? What if I was never meant to do Psychology or worse still, masters?
"'What' and 'if' are two words as non-threatening as words can be,
but put them together side by side and they have the power to haunt you for the rest of your life. What if....what if..." - Letters to Juliet
"'What' and 'if' are two words as non-threatening as words can be,
but put them together side by side and they have the power to haunt you for the rest of your life. What if....what if..." - Letters to Juliet
Monday, August 06, 2012
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Never too early
A few days ago, while feeling tired of studying, I went online to do a research on postgraduate studies in Australia. Since I was 14, I've always known what I wanted to do in life - get a bachelor's degree in psychology, do a postgraduate in psychology & work as a psychologist. That has always been my lifelong dream. However, I have a feeling that all these would change. Everything always doesn't go as planned & I'm thinking of Plan B, just in case I can't do what I wanna do. Who knows, I might end up doing something totally different! Like what this post title implies, it's never too early to plan. Right? Heh...this post is so pointless...but oh well, at least i'm updating!
Laters!
XOXO,
Me
Laters!
XOXO,
Me
Friday, June 25, 2010
Fresh air
Ahh...After almost 5 days of cooping myself up at home to study, I finally decided to go to the library to study today. Well, there are always a few advantages studying at the library compared to at home. For one, I can save electricity because I don't have to turn on the heater at the library, & also I don't have to turn on my desk lamp at the library. Secondly, the height of the table at the library is way ideal than the desk I have back home, therefore I won't have any backaches sitting too long. =D Also, there are less distractions because though there are computers at the library, I only come online (like now) during my break time.
I'm not sure what to blog about anymore. LOL But I promise I'll blog about more interesting stuff after my exams...well, if there are interesting stuff.
XOXO,
Me
I'm not sure what to blog about anymore. LOL But I promise I'll blog about more interesting stuff after my exams...well, if there are interesting stuff.
XOXO,
Me
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Alive and kicking
Hello people!!!
Yes, I'm pretty much alive and kicking! I'm not sure if anyone still visits my blog since I kinda abandoned it for almost a year (?) now =/
I'm thinking of updating my blog more often now as I'm gonna be very very stressed out these few months & I'll need a place to vent. So, sorry if my posts are very emo. Will try my best to blog about happy things too. =D
Just a quick update, having an exam on the 3rd of July & I'm still struggling with revision. HATE stats to the max!!!! -___-
Well, at least...I've got more time to study. Right?
While studying, I got "bored" & started looking through my pictures so here's a collage of pictures I took, mostly during my summer holidays. =)
Laters!
XOXO,
Me
Friday, August 28, 2009
Happy endings
Read a blog post on happy endings on E's blog a few days ago & she mentioned that we are entitled to our own happy ending. She gave an example, saying that if Snow White's prince never appeared & kissed her, the story could have a different happy ending such as 'Snow White being awakened by the "dawrves' heartfelt & sorrowful tears" which splattered on her beautiful porcelain face'.
I totally agree with her that we are entitled to our own happy ending. Besides, whether an ending is happy or not is a very subjective thing. Because my happy ending may not be someone else's ending & vice versa. Therefore, many a times when I say that I believe in happy endings, it does not mean that I believe in those of fairy tales. What I actually mean is, I believe that I will have a happy ending because I believe in it. My very own happy ending.
Did you know that, in actual fact, fairy tales never had happy endings? The original versions of fairy tales had gruesome endings & depending on subjective perception, there is a lesson at the end of each tale. Of course, there are different versions of the fairy tales, just not-too-happy ones. Endings of fairy tales had to be modified to make sure kids are happy, not horrified. I find it really fascinating that even fairy tales are so realistic. I used to question about the happy endings...I thought, "why is it that every fairy tale ends with 'and they lived happily ever after'?" Somehow I'm hoping that the original versions would make it onto the big screens. LOL If you don't know me yet, yes, I have a really morbid & twisted mind. =)
After reading E's blog, I went to take a shower & a random thought crossed my mind. Usually, little girls are exposed to fairy tales but what if I have sons but no daughters (that is if I ever get married & have kids) in the future? What would my young boys get out from those fairy tales? That they should go seek their princess & give them a happily-ever-after ending? Hmmm...
In another version of Cinderella, Cinderella's stepsisters actually sliced off their toes in order to fit into the glass slipper! Cool eh?! LOL That desparate to marry the prince...tsk tsk tsk. XD
So, that's the thought of the day...LOL
If you have time, go read these articles for other versions of fairy-tale endings! Woo! =D
Original versions of classic fairy tales
More original versions of classic fairy tales
p/s: Oh, this reminds me of Avril's song "So much for my happy ending...o-oh...o-oh..."
XOXO,
Me
I totally agree with her that we are entitled to our own happy ending. Besides, whether an ending is happy or not is a very subjective thing. Because my happy ending may not be someone else's ending & vice versa. Therefore, many a times when I say that I believe in happy endings, it does not mean that I believe in those of fairy tales. What I actually mean is, I believe that I will have a happy ending because I believe in it. My very own happy ending.
Did you know that, in actual fact, fairy tales never had happy endings? The original versions of fairy tales had gruesome endings & depending on subjective perception, there is a lesson at the end of each tale. Of course, there are different versions of the fairy tales, just not-too-happy ones. Endings of fairy tales had to be modified to make sure kids are happy, not horrified. I find it really fascinating that even fairy tales are so realistic. I used to question about the happy endings...I thought, "why is it that every fairy tale ends with 'and they lived happily ever after'?" Somehow I'm hoping that the original versions would make it onto the big screens. LOL If you don't know me yet, yes, I have a really morbid & twisted mind. =)
After reading E's blog, I went to take a shower & a random thought crossed my mind. Usually, little girls are exposed to fairy tales but what if I have sons but no daughters (that is if I ever get married & have kids) in the future? What would my young boys get out from those fairy tales? That they should go seek their princess & give them a happily-ever-after ending? Hmmm...
In another version of Cinderella, Cinderella's stepsisters actually sliced off their toes in order to fit into the glass slipper! Cool eh?! LOL That desparate to marry the prince...tsk tsk tsk. XD
So, that's the thought of the day...LOL
If you have time, go read these articles for other versions of fairy-tale endings! Woo! =D
Original versions of classic fairy tales
More original versions of classic fairy tales
p/s: Oh, this reminds me of Avril's song "So much for my happy ending...o-oh...o-oh..."
XOXO,
Me
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Alive & kicking
I've been missing for nearly 2 months now...LOL but I guess no one reads my blog anyway since nobody left a comment asking me for updates. XD
Alright, I'll try to blog more often from now on, even if it's just 1 or 2 lines. ^^
Last Friday, I was at Priceline Pharmacy. As I was standing there, checking out the range of skincare products, from the corner of my eye I caught a glimpse of a woman inching her way towards my direction with her eyes fixed on the products on the shelves. She was clad in a thick black furry coat and skinny jeans. I thought she looked like some rich man's wife..very elegant & atas. Then, she suddenly stopped & stood in front of me, oblivious to the fact that she was blocking half my view of the skincare products. That exact moment when annoyance crept up on me, I happened to inhale...& OMG! o.O I almost died there & then! It wasn't the smell of her perfume or hair spray that caused my heart to stop, nothing of that sort. Instead, the foul smell was similar to the smell of unwashed socks! Scrap similar, it smelt EXACTLY like someone hadn't been washing their socks for weeks or months! =.= The moment those smelly molecules reached my olfactory receptors, I swear I had this reflex to look down & check out what she was wearing on her feet. Ahh...she was wearing a pair of knee-high boots that were tightly wrapped around her skinny jeans! o.O I was 101% sure that smell came from there because we were the only ones standing in that aisle & I only smelt it the moment she stood there! I immediately left that pharmacy, forgetting what I went there for in the first place! I was desparate for fresh air! I almost lost my appetite. =S
Maybe not sneakers...boots!
So, yeah...there you go. An update from me after a loooooong break! =D
XOXO,
Me
Alright, I'll try to blog more often from now on, even if it's just 1 or 2 lines. ^^
Last Friday, I was at Priceline Pharmacy. As I was standing there, checking out the range of skincare products, from the corner of my eye I caught a glimpse of a woman inching her way towards my direction with her eyes fixed on the products on the shelves. She was clad in a thick black furry coat and skinny jeans. I thought she looked like some rich man's wife..very elegant & atas. Then, she suddenly stopped & stood in front of me, oblivious to the fact that she was blocking half my view of the skincare products. That exact moment when annoyance crept up on me, I happened to inhale...& OMG! o.O I almost died there & then! It wasn't the smell of her perfume or hair spray that caused my heart to stop, nothing of that sort. Instead, the foul smell was similar to the smell of unwashed socks! Scrap similar, it smelt EXACTLY like someone hadn't been washing their socks for weeks or months! =.= The moment those smelly molecules reached my olfactory receptors, I swear I had this reflex to look down & check out what she was wearing on her feet. Ahh...she was wearing a pair of knee-high boots that were tightly wrapped around her skinny jeans! o.O I was 101% sure that smell came from there because we were the only ones standing in that aisle & I only smelt it the moment she stood there! I immediately left that pharmacy, forgetting what I went there for in the first place! I was desparate for fresh air! I almost lost my appetite. =S
Maybe not sneakers...boots!XOXO,
Me
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Very very quick update =D
Since I'm taking a short break from my Advanced Research Methods assignment, I'd just type a quick update.
Most of you may not know this: I used to keep a collection of wedding dresses in my computer, just simply because I love to admire them! & when my cousin sister got married, I was looking for wedding gowns too, sorta to help her get an idea of what she wants in a dress. So while searching, I saved quite a few too. But due to this stupid computer repair man (because I told him to not do anything before letting me know what the problem with the computer is) who deleted ALL my files from the computer, I lost ALL my pics, from 2004 up till 2006! I felt devastated...it felt like all my memories have been erased. Pictures from my high school graduation were gone too! Argh! Anyway, back to the topic. Yeah...so my wedding gown pics were deleted too (obviously).
Yesterday, while talking to GF on skype during dinner time, I had a sudden urge to look for wedding gowns online (or it could just be an excuse for not doing assignment =P). I came across 2 gowns that were quite simple & elegant, so I sent her th URLs & asked her to go have a look. This was how our conversation went:-
Me: Wei! I sent you a link...go check the dress out!
GF: OK OK...hmm...this one not bad. The model also quite flat-chested ma...so I think it wouldn't be a problem for you la to wear strapless dresses.
Me: What flat-chested?! The model is NOT flat-chested OK?!
*fast forward*
I sent her the 2nd link & asked her to go have a look.
GF: Erm...aiya, later I see la...I'm eating!
Me: Eeyer!! Why you like that wan?! Help me choose wedding dresses also don't want!
GF: ROTFL Wah...if really your wedding, I don't care if I'm eating lo, I sure help you choose wan! But this...LOL...Please la..not even your wedding! Choose what choose huh?!
Me: =.= I hate you!! Ish!
Can't remember word for word la, but I think that's about what we actually said. ROTFL We're always so random.
Oh..& we proceeded to imagine scenes of us going to pick out wedding dresses when my husband-to-be happens to be busy with his work. XD Damn funny...This is how we imagine it:
(H is my husband)
H: Hey darling, sorry I'm hooked up with some business at work. Is it OK if you go pick the wedding dress yourself? I'm so sorry.
Me: Oh! Busy?! No no no no...it's fine! I'll just go pick out the dress with GF! Have fun at work!
(calles GF)
Me: Wei!!!! H is busy at work! Let's go shop for wedding dresses!!!
LMAO
This is a totally random post. Now you see what assignments can do to a poor girl. T_T Help!! I hate assignments!
XOXO,
Me
Most of you may not know this: I used to keep a collection of wedding dresses in my computer, just simply because I love to admire them! & when my cousin sister got married, I was looking for wedding gowns too, sorta to help her get an idea of what she wants in a dress. So while searching, I saved quite a few too. But due to this stupid computer repair man (because I told him to not do anything before letting me know what the problem with the computer is) who deleted ALL my files from the computer, I lost ALL my pics, from 2004 up till 2006! I felt devastated...it felt like all my memories have been erased. Pictures from my high school graduation were gone too! Argh! Anyway, back to the topic. Yeah...so my wedding gown pics were deleted too (obviously).
Yesterday, while talking to GF on skype during dinner time, I had a sudden urge to look for wedding gowns online (or it could just be an excuse for not doing assignment =P). I came across 2 gowns that were quite simple & elegant, so I sent her th URLs & asked her to go have a look. This was how our conversation went:-
Me: Wei! I sent you a link...go check the dress out!
GF: OK OK...hmm...this one not bad. The model also quite flat-chested ma...so I think it wouldn't be a problem for you la to wear strapless dresses.
Me: What flat-chested?! The model is NOT flat-chested OK?!
*fast forward*
I sent her the 2nd link & asked her to go have a look.
GF: Erm...aiya, later I see la...I'm eating!
Me: Eeyer!! Why you like that wan?! Help me choose wedding dresses also don't want!
GF: ROTFL Wah...if really your wedding, I don't care if I'm eating lo, I sure help you choose wan! But this...LOL...Please la..not even your wedding! Choose what choose huh?!
Me: =.= I hate you!! Ish!
Can't remember word for word la, but I think that's about what we actually said. ROTFL We're always so random.
Oh..& we proceeded to imagine scenes of us going to pick out wedding dresses when my husband-to-be happens to be busy with his work. XD Damn funny...This is how we imagine it:
(H is my husband)
H: Hey darling, sorry I'm hooked up with some business at work. Is it OK if you go pick the wedding dress yourself? I'm so sorry.
Me: Oh! Busy?! No no no no...it's fine! I'll just go pick out the dress with GF! Have fun at work!
(calles GF)
Me: Wei!!!! H is busy at work! Let's go shop for wedding dresses!!!
LMAO
This is a totally random post. Now you see what assignments can do to a poor girl. T_T Help!! I hate assignments!
XOXO,
Me
Friday, April 17, 2009
Why is it that...
...everytime I tell someone I'm studying Psychology, they'll either go "WAH!" or "o.O" ?!
XOXO,
Me
XOXO,
Me
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Extraordinary start to a day
OK, not exactly EXTRAordinary...but it was out of ordinary alright! For the 1st time in almost 3 years in Adelaide...guess what?!
I OVERSLEPT & WAS ALMOST LATE FOR CLASS!
I know for most people, oversleeping is like a daily "routine"...but it's rather unusual for me. Since I came to Adelaide, I am able to wake up on time to have breakfast & prepare for my classes. Oversleeping was totally out of the question!
Anyway, what happened this morning was this: I was having a dream...a rather weird dream. I'm not sure why I've been having weird dreams again lately, never used to have dreams when I'm back home. Right, where was I? I was having a dream about stormy seas & scary sea creatures. Wasn't too sure if I was alone, stranded in the middle of the sea. Someone was there with me but I couldn't recall who. So, when my alarm clock rang, my hand had a mind of its own & decided that it should press on the "snooze" button. I lost count of how many times I actually pressed on the "snooze" button. I wanted to get back into my dream to see what the ending would be like. You could say that I was actually "stuck" in the dream, trying to find my way out. However, something miraculous happened, I suddenly opened my eyes to check on the time. When I saw that the time was already 9:56am, my eyes opened 10 times wider than their original sizes!!!! My class was at 10am (but usually the uni gives 10 mins allowance, so lectures start at 10:10am). I literally jumped out of bed, put a cup of milk into the microwave, changed into t-shirt & jeans, applied face moisturiser & sunscreen on both arms, put my stationery case into my bag, combed my hair (y did I even bother combing?!), gulped down my milk with 2.5 teaspoons of Milo, peed & I was out of the apartment! Fortunately the lecture was in Magill (5 mins from where I stay)! I arrived for lecture feeling hot & sweaty. Phew!
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In the afternoon on the way home from my city campus, an old man sat next to me. If you're imganing a weak & frail old man, you're wrong. He was old but strong, big & healthy. Get my drift? Anyway, I don't know for whatever reason, I looked down & saw one of his sports shoes, I went o.O I thought that was my foot because he was wearing the same brand & design. So I moved my foot & see if that shoe moved too. LOL He felt me fidgeting so I looked up & said to him "We're wearing the same shoes". & from that point onwards, our conversation started.
Him: So, are you working or studying?
Me: Oh, working. =)
Him: What are you studying?
Me: Psychology.
Him: Good fun. (I mistook that for "Where're you from")
Me: Malaysia.
Him: Haha...I just said good fun & you said Malaysia.
Me: Oh! Sorry...I thought you were asking me where I'm from. =D
Him: It's alright...It was just kind of funny. Malaysia...good fun.
Me: Hehe...
Apparently this guy is doing software engineering. Still very alert, mind you. LOL He was going on & on about his children...seemed like he's very proud of them. =) So his son just got his PhD in ermm...mathematics & had been working in the US for dunno-how-long. On the other hand, his daughter has masters in...omg, i forgot adee. =S Anyway, yeah, he told me that he took the bus to the city to just get a book. Wow! I mean, old people back home don't do that. He said something along the lines of "you can never stop learning". Very inspiring indeed. When I told him that I love learning, but dislike to be assessed (eg. taking exams etc.), he told me something that made me go o.O again. He said, "Well, when you think of it, u're constantly being assessed. In your workplace, you'll be assessed by your boss, colleagues & people around you." *speechless* It's true what he said & I suppose that doesn't stop us from becoming who we want to be & what we wanna do.
Hmmm...bus rides ain't that bad after all...when I don't doze off & knock my head against the window. XP
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OK, this is not something that happened today but I thought it was quite interesting. I have a class/coursemate who is 22 this year & has been engaged for a few years now. I find that totally bizarre! Like...I'm turning 21 this year, & I can't even get over homesickness & staying on my own, living independently, coping with stress etc. & this girl...she's been staying with her fiance's parents while her parents are staying in Perth. o.O I mean...staying with your fiance's parents?! It's like they're already married! I so cannot imagine myself as being engaged & still studying. Na-ah.
p/s: Did I mention that I totally miss the love of my life?! The other day I was on webcam with my cousins & aunts on Skype...and there he was...oh-so-cute-&-adorable!! Felt like cuddling & squeezing him in my arms. When I heard his voice, my heart totally melted...I was totally speechless.
Anyway, what happened this morning was this: I was having a dream...a rather weird dream. I'm not sure why I've been having weird dreams again lately, never used to have dreams when I'm back home. Right, where was I? I was having a dream about stormy seas & scary sea creatures. Wasn't too sure if I was alone, stranded in the middle of the sea. Someone was there with me but I couldn't recall who. So, when my alarm clock rang, my hand had a mind of its own & decided that it should press on the "snooze" button. I lost count of how many times I actually pressed on the "snooze" button. I wanted to get back into my dream to see what the ending would be like. You could say that I was actually "stuck" in the dream, trying to find my way out. However, something miraculous happened, I suddenly opened my eyes to check on the time. When I saw that the time was already 9:56am, my eyes opened 10 times wider than their original sizes!!!! My class was at 10am (but usually the uni gives 10 mins allowance, so lectures start at 10:10am). I literally jumped out of bed, put a cup of milk into the microwave, changed into t-shirt & jeans, applied face moisturiser & sunscreen on both arms, put my stationery case into my bag, combed my hair (y did I even bother combing?!), gulped down my milk with 2.5 teaspoons of Milo, peed & I was out of the apartment! Fortunately the lecture was in Magill (5 mins from where I stay)! I arrived for lecture feeling hot & sweaty. Phew!
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In the afternoon on the way home from my city campus, an old man sat next to me. If you're imganing a weak & frail old man, you're wrong. He was old but strong, big & healthy. Get my drift? Anyway, I don't know for whatever reason, I looked down & saw one of his sports shoes, I went o.O I thought that was my foot because he was wearing the same brand & design. So I moved my foot & see if that shoe moved too. LOL He felt me fidgeting so I looked up & said to him "We're wearing the same shoes". & from that point onwards, our conversation started.
Him: So, are you working or studying?
Me: Oh, working. =)
Him: What are you studying?
Me: Psychology.
Him: Good fun. (I mistook that for "Where're you from")
Me: Malaysia.
Him: Haha...I just said good fun & you said Malaysia.
Me: Oh! Sorry...I thought you were asking me where I'm from. =D
Him: It's alright...It was just kind of funny. Malaysia...good fun.
Me: Hehe...
Apparently this guy is doing software engineering. Still very alert, mind you. LOL He was going on & on about his children...seemed like he's very proud of them. =) So his son just got his PhD in ermm...mathematics & had been working in the US for dunno-how-long. On the other hand, his daughter has masters in...omg, i forgot adee. =S Anyway, yeah, he told me that he took the bus to the city to just get a book. Wow! I mean, old people back home don't do that. He said something along the lines of "you can never stop learning". Very inspiring indeed. When I told him that I love learning, but dislike to be assessed (eg. taking exams etc.), he told me something that made me go o.O again. He said, "Well, when you think of it, u're constantly being assessed. In your workplace, you'll be assessed by your boss, colleagues & people around you." *speechless* It's true what he said & I suppose that doesn't stop us from becoming who we want to be & what we wanna do.
Hmmm...bus rides ain't that bad after all...when I don't doze off & knock my head against the window. XP
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OK, this is not something that happened today but I thought it was quite interesting. I have a class/coursemate who is 22 this year & has been engaged for a few years now. I find that totally bizarre! Like...I'm turning 21 this year, & I can't even get over homesickness & staying on my own, living independently, coping with stress etc. & this girl...she's been staying with her fiance's parents while her parents are staying in Perth. o.O I mean...staying with your fiance's parents?! It's like they're already married! I so cannot imagine myself as being engaged & still studying. Na-ah.
p/s: Did I mention that I totally miss the love of my life?! The other day I was on webcam with my cousins & aunts on Skype...and there he was...oh-so-cute-&-adorable!! Felt like cuddling & squeezing him in my arms. When I heard his voice, my heart totally melted...I was totally speechless.
XOXO,
Me
Thursday, March 05, 2009
1st week of 3rd year uni
Hello people!
Missing me?! I doubt it. No one's showing me love - except for M *points to the right* XD Anyway, it's almost the end of 1st week of uni. Hehe...
In the past week, I -
Missing me?! I doubt it. No one's showing me love - except for M *points to the right* XD Anyway, it's almost the end of 1st week of uni. Hehe...
In the past week, I -
- moved from the city to the suburbs
- vacuumed a huge cricket (probably killed it in the process - According to Jenn, it's roasted already =S)
- got over feeling depressed about the new place
- dropped Asian Performance to take up Health Psychology
- have accepted the fact that 我不是你的谁
- kept reminding myself of the reason I'm here in Adelaide
- got down to doing some art & craft =P
- tried not to think how torturous it is to have NO internet connection at home
- have been watching videos I took of "my" baby boy when I think/miss him & realised how few videos I have of him!
- got mistaken for a freshman by a freshman LOL
- met up with JM & scared ourselves at the museum + laughing at some porno art at the art gallery
- had my first meal at Knoodle Junction - with JM
- was late for my 1st class of the week
Hmm...I can't seem to recall any other events that happened in the past week. I'm still relying on the internet at my campus. =( So bear with me as I am unable to update as much as I would like to.
p/s: hopefully internet will be connected by this week! *fingers crossed*
XOXO,
Me
Saturday, November 22, 2008
I feel hollow...
...at this particular moment.
Not too sure if it's because I'm still not over about my paper OR I refuse to face the reality - when I wake up tomorrow, I have 1 day short to prepare for my final exam paper.
Every day from the moment I open my eyes, I can't wait for it to be night again so that I can drift off into my dreams, far far away from reality. It always seems like the day arrives sooner than the night. I never wanna wake up to face this harsh reality.
Just 4 hours ago, my friend & I encountered something freaky, which I'll save for another day because I can't wait to go to bed~
Me =(
Not too sure if it's because I'm still not over about my paper OR I refuse to face the reality - when I wake up tomorrow, I have 1 day short to prepare for my final exam paper.
Every day from the moment I open my eyes, I can't wait for it to be night again so that I can drift off into my dreams, far far away from reality. It always seems like the day arrives sooner than the night. I never wanna wake up to face this harsh reality.
Just 4 hours ago, my friend & I encountered something freaky, which I'll save for another day because I can't wait to go to bed~
Me =(
Sunday, November 16, 2008
=(
For 20 years of my very existence, I've never had to worry stuff about being beautiful & such. For example, I don't even care if I have hairy legs (although having hairy armpits is quite unforgivable) or that I don't wear feminine enough. I had no problems with anything to do with my appearance. You must be thinking this is another post about my protest regarding my principles on beauty again, right?
You're WRONG!
LOL
This is the most random & most wu liao post ever! Since I came to Adelaide, I realised since last year that I've been having dandruff now & then. =( When I went home last summer, everything was normal again. This year, it started developing again...since mid-winter? I can't remember when...*sigh* I could still remember how I thought people with dandruff must be dirty & that they don't wash their hair enough. But since I shampoo my hair every 2 days, it's impossible that my hair's dirty right??? So I decided to do some research on dandruff. =D
& *gasps* I learnt that dandruff can be caused by emotional/physical stress & the season - usually worse in winter. These are 2 of the factors. I wonder if it's both in my case. So, for the first time in my life, I had to go shop for anti-dandruff shampoo. =( Fortunately for me, mine is not as serious as described in many websites - "White scales and flakes on the scalp which fall onto the shoulders" or "may be associated with irritation or itching".
Before I end this post, here's a really funny pic that describes what dandruff is really all about. XP
*update: ish! i tried to link the pic here & it failed because the pic was copyrighted - wtf =.=
XOXO,
Me
You're WRONG!
LOL
This is the most random & most wu liao post ever! Since I came to Adelaide, I realised since last year that I've been having dandruff now & then. =( When I went home last summer, everything was normal again. This year, it started developing again...since mid-winter? I can't remember when...*sigh* I could still remember how I thought people with dandruff must be dirty & that they don't wash their hair enough. But since I shampoo my hair every 2 days, it's impossible that my hair's dirty right??? So I decided to do some research on dandruff. =D
& *gasps* I learnt that dandruff can be caused by emotional/physical stress & the season - usually worse in winter. These are 2 of the factors. I wonder if it's both in my case. So, for the first time in my life, I had to go shop for anti-dandruff shampoo. =( Fortunately for me, mine is not as serious as described in many websites - "White scales and flakes on the scalp which fall onto the shoulders" or "may be associated with irritation or itching".
Before I end this post, here's a really funny pic that describes what dandruff is really all about. XP
*update: ish! i tried to link the pic here & it failed because the pic was copyrighted - wtf =.=
XOXO,
Me
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
What I do when I'm stressed 2
At times like this, I always need a good laugh. Was thinking of blogging to relieve stress & I found this cartoon. ROTFL Now, don't you feel it reflects most of us during exams? =PI have nothing to update, really. Oh, except for the fact that I haven't stepped out of the house for 2 days in a row =.= I think I'mma go out later to get some fresh air!
Another 2 more weeks...yes, it ain't that faraway! >.<
XOXO,
Me
Monday, October 27, 2008
What I do when I'm stressed
Drink...
...a cup of chamomile tea with a teaspoon of honeyand listen...
...to an upbeat song!
XOXO,Me
Friday, October 24, 2008
What I do when I'm restless
SCATTERGORIES...it's harder than it looks! Copy and paste into a new bulletin. When you are done, send it on. Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following... they have to be real places, names, things...nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.
What is your name?
Ee Lin
4 letter word:
East
Vehicle:
E-Series Volvo (?)
City:
Ethiopia
Boy Name:
Edwin
Girl Name:
Emily
Alcoholic drink:
Ethanol XP
Occupation:
Elevator cleaner (?)
Something you wear:
Essentials (What?! I wear only the essentials)
Celebrity:
Emma Watson
Food:
(anything) Eastern
Something found in a bathroom:
Eau de toilette
Reason for Being Late:
Elevator slow
Cartoon Character:
Emily the Strange
Something You Shout:
Eeeeeesh!
Oh boy, that was mind boggling! =S
XOXO,
Me
What is your name?
Ee Lin
4 letter word:
East
Vehicle:
E-Series Volvo (?)
City:
Ethiopia
Boy Name:
Edwin
Girl Name:
Emily
Alcoholic drink:
Ethanol XP
Occupation:
Elevator cleaner (?)
Something you wear:
Essentials (What?! I wear only the essentials)
Celebrity:
Emma Watson
Food:
(anything) Eastern
Something found in a bathroom:
Eau de toilette
Reason for Being Late:
Elevator slow
Cartoon Character:
Emily the Strange
Something You Shout:
Eeeeeesh!
Oh boy, that was mind boggling! =S
XOXO,
Me
Thursday, October 23, 2008
A Quick Update
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SZE MAY & CHERYL GAN!!!!!
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I missed my bus by 3 seconds today. Before I could run to the bus stop, the bus had already turned into the main road. Oh well, will just have to wait for 15 minutes till the next one comes. So I decided to walk over to the bus stop situated farther away since I had nothing to do. While standing there waiting for my bus, I noticed that there was a construction going on on the opposite side of the road. The construction workers were trying to arrange those glass panel thingies (GPTs) along the sides of the building. And as I observed them, I think it took them quite a while (& effort!) to just place 1 GPT together with the rest of the GPTs. It really got me thinking, "What would we do without them? (the construction workers I mean)" No matter how beautifully buildings are designed by architects, without those construction workers, their designs would just be a mere design on paper. I can't help but to admire those construction workers. They pour out so much sweat and effort, yet they're not earning as much as professionals do (correct me if I'm wrong but I think they don't get paid very well).
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OK, moving along. I had this really random thought. If we asians are called asians, and those who are of mix heritage are called eurasians, then why are ang mohs called caucasians? There's the word "asians" in it. =S So what does that "cauc-" stand for? Have you ever wondered? Hmm...
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Oh!! Before I forget! OMG...today I almost inhaled a freaking fly!!! I was on the bus talking to a friend and this freaking fly decided that my nostril seemed like a good hideout and it flew straight into (well, it attempted to anyway, i can totally read its mind!) my nostril but hah! Just before it could fly into my nostril, I exhaled with all my might even though I very much wanted to inhale (lack of oxygen). =S Totally disgusting! Argh!
p/s: been really busy preparing for a presentation next tues & 2 assignments due next thurs & fri respectively.
XOXO,
Me
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OK, moving along. I had this really random thought. If we asians are called asians, and those who are of mix heritage are called eurasians, then why are ang mohs called caucasians? There's the word "asians" in it. =S So what does that "cauc-" stand for? Have you ever wondered? Hmm...
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Oh!! Before I forget! OMG...today I almost inhaled a freaking fly!!! I was on the bus talking to a friend and this freaking fly decided that my nostril seemed like a good hideout and it flew straight into (well, it attempted to anyway, i can totally read its mind!) my nostril but hah! Just before it could fly into my nostril, I exhaled with all my might even though I very much wanted to inhale (lack of oxygen). =S Totally disgusting! Argh!
p/s: been really busy preparing for a presentation next tues & 2 assignments due next thurs & fri respectively.
XOXO,
Me
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