...Starting to live the other half of my life.. The working half...

Killers

2010-08-11T23:09:00.000+10:00

It seems like there are 2 versions of the script. One turned into a romantic comedy with Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher while the other turned to be a more action filled movie with Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise. So guess which one I decided to watch??

The one with the Katherine of course! I miss her so much in Grey's Anatomy. So this is where I can get my Katherine dosage... KILLERS.. The movie isnt too bad. Really.. The storyline could have been improved somehow as the movie got confusing at some parts. Halfway through the movie, I didnt realise that the couple were already married for 3 years, when I thought that they were taking things "slow"... Getting married to a spy or assassin may seem exciting I guess, but Ashton's character was abit all over the place because you dont really know if he actually managed to successful retire from the job... I also kinda expected him to hide his guns in a super secret compartment somewhere hidden in the house.. Not in a normal duffel bag that could easily be found by the wife.. Seriously?? Cmon scriptwriter! You could do better than that!!

It was weird seeing Katherine in a character where she is a little ditzy.. But somehow, I knew her natural confidence would overtake the character.. I guess it wasnt one of the best character that she has played.. Maybe I can separate her Izzy character.. But she was excellent in The Ugly Truth..

So anyway, I did enjoy watching the movie. Go watch, Killers if you want a simple romantic comedy.. It was the exact movie that I needed to watch.. :)

Happy Birthday Singapore!~

2010-08-09T23:49:00.003+10:00

For the first time in - I have no idea how many years - I watched the Singapore National Day parade. Even though, it was from my new Macbook, webcast from the Internet... It was still the National day parade. There were a few things that I was actually looking forward to see.

The many songs that I grew up listening to like Stand Up for Singapore and some of the Chinese and Indian songs that I learnt at HGS... Those were the memories.. hehe..

Ok.. so this is one time of the year when I feel patriotic enough to say that I am proud to be a Singaporean.. Yes.. just once a year is fine.. But then again, I cant help it if I am a Singaporean, living in Australia.. a Malay Singaporean... who alhamdulillah is well accepted in another country, when she isnt accepted in Singapore.. tsk tsk..

Once again, Happy Birthday Singapura!!~

RIP Pau.. One year on...

2010-07-21T20:09:00.006+10:00

It's been a year now that I lost one of my beloved possessions, my PAU. It was a horrible experience in July to August 2009 as life wasnt as I knew it...

At that time, I was thankful that my cousin was around to help me out. Help me to recover my belongings in PAU, cooked for me and physically help me around the house when I could not move and had to lie down most of the time due to the impact of the accident.

It was not my first time to be sent to the emergency.. But then it was my first time sent to the emergency via an ambulance.. LOL..

All in all, alhamdulillah now I have my JAZZ car.. and im really loving it.. Insyaallah God wont take her away like PAU was taken..

Isnt life in Singapore & Melbourne the same??!

2010-04-29T22:10:00.004+10:00

A friend of mine from Singapore came to Melbourne for a visit.. AND she brought 2 of her siblings along with her...

It was a nice week having them around. The squabbles on who gets to shower first and who gets to do the laundry.. It amazes me.. So this is what its like to have sisters..??? Well maybe, for a short period of time I could tolerate it.. Thank god it wasnt for a whole month!

Time spent with them made me think twice about my life in Melbourne. Not that Im not loving it.. I am!! Showing them around the some of the great sites around Victoria and how I live.. where I work.. what I do with my spare time.. etc.. I find it abit funny sharing that.. I mean.. isnt life here and in Singapore almost the same? You're just trying to... survive??

Like for instance, save money for the future.. a house maybe? a car.. which I, alhamdulillah, already have.. or perhaps afford to travel all over the world?? What else is there as a single gal.. Either in Singapore or Melbourne?? No, stop laughing.. Seriously?? All we can do is to pray to God that we are healthy, able to work, able to support the family, to support ourselves and that life is good for everyone.. Amin..

Yup.. Im thankful for my life here in Melbourne.. I know for sure that I wouldnt be able to have what I have here back in Singapore.. Who would wanna hire me? Let alone give me a promotion.. OR let me be in a managerial position.. OR pay for a proper 9-5 job.. OR.. not really sure what else is there to compare to.. Im thankful.. AMIN.. Thank you, Ya Allah!~

The Not-so-good wife...

2010-04-12T05:04:00.007+10:00

I was watching an episode of the TV series, "The Good Wife" last night and was kinda appalled at one of the bits that they had. Keep in mind that this was my second time "watching" the TV series. "Watching" means as I skim through the TV for something good to watch.

One of the characters, which is a girl, was informing her friend, a boy whose parents were possibly going through a divorce. She said, "You know, if you somewhere down the line, you find that your parents' divorce is getting to you and you want their attention, or get anything that you want, just put this CD on and let them give you everything that you ever dream of..."

This is where she goes on and changed the CD in the CD player. I had a feeling that it was probably some Daft punk song about "killing yourself". The next minute, I realised that it was actually the Azan call for prayer. Yup.. you've read it right. As soon as it went.. "Allah hu akhbar, Allah hu akhbar," my jaw dropped. Literally.

I guess we've come to an age where they (the non-Muslims) have started to make fun of Islam. I dont think its acceptable but then again, I have to face the facts that God has written this. He has foreseen such humiliation Muslims would have to go through.. Unfortunately, the end of the world is nearer.. Insyaallah, God will help us all..

New AMF Centre @ Clayton

2010-04-06T01:04:00.003+10:00

There is a new AMF Bowling centre @ Clayton!! And everything, and I mean, EVERYTHING is brand new and shiny..

Bowling shoes, bowling balls, the lanes, the seats the floors, the lights, the staff and even the arcade games are ALLLLlll new..

muahahahahha.. Looks like fun times ahead!!~

My 2 cents worth...

2010-04-03T22:48:00.005+11:00

When God designed humans, he first designed a man and a woman. And then... reproduction occurred. I am sure he knew that some time in the future that not everyone would be so lucky as Adam and Eve to have found each other in the world. Especially when he decided to create more women than men.

I guess Im at the age in my life where my girlfriends around me are either single and not getting married anytime soon or are married and are currently pregnant. Well basically, the talk is about partners, marriage and babies. What a nice position to be in, aint it? So what do I do now that Ive decided waiting for 'the ONE' is pretty useless. What do my friends do? Well, some of my friends have been in this "situation" before me.. So NOW i know what they have gone through..

God has allowed us to use modern technology, such as IVF, should we, as husband and wife, not able to conceive. However, before jumping to IVF, there is now readily available vitamins and minerals that you can choose to purchase at pharmacists. I know some friends who have found it difficult to conceive, have tried these methods before IVF. And thankfully, they are happy and pregnant now. Well some, have their beautiful bundle of joys.

I guess my question for today is, what about us, single girls who perhaps due to God's plans that we arent married yet. My friends who are above 23 have this longing for a baby. And Im not sure why.. Though it seems pretty common. God says we cant have our own baby unless we have a husband? Why can't we do IVF? Someone, please explain it to me. Adoption is always an option but its never easy to "pick" the right baby/child to adopt. And the other question would be "Would the government or organisation let me have the baby/child?"

Due to my culture and religion, I have to follow the "appropriate" steps. First the husband, then the kid. Oh man.. Dont get me started. Can I just start having the kid already?? Also, I wonder why God made woman start thinking of babies and marriage. Cant such thinking just stop and let us think about careers and other things, rather than planting this maternal agenda?

I guess God works in mysterious ways... *sobs*

Light up my day...

2010-03-29T13:09:00.008+11:00

A super random thing happened to me today..

I was at work, doing my usual work duties when I got a random phone call to my direct work line.. I thought that it could be another student who managed to figure out my number and is too lazy to call the customer service number that is already available.

As I pick up the call, I realise that firstly, this is not an international student. As soon as I heard her voice, I couldnt believe it. It was my old friend from the Ancora program I was involved a couple of years ago.. Its been too long.. Hearing her voice alone made me lit up and a smile was plastered on me for the rest of the day..

Our conversation was not too long but it was an extremely pleasant one.. We have, of course, both graduated (FINALLY!) from our respective courses. She has a beautiful and kind soul.. I was quite surprised when I first got to know her of how mature she is at such a young age.. The things you learn while growing up, especially when you had to grow up so fast.. like she did.. I miss our monthly catch-ups and meet ups during our Ancora program. I know for sure she will be great at everything she does...

This is our first meeting at The Grange in Portsea.

Movies in 3D..

2010-03-27T12:34:00.000+11:00

The past month has been exhilarating and exhausting...Well of course it is no surprise to you that I have already watched Alice in Wonderland in 3D. I did however go with my residents, who were more than eager at the cheaper tickets of the movie.

I would have to say that I did enjoy myself. The movie was pretty good and the cast was nothing short than brilliant. The direction and storyline were as always an expectation of Tim Burton. However, I have to admit that if I do have kids, I wouldn’t want them to go and watch such a movie because the storyline is so NOT a fairytale. Well, it wasn’t something I would expect Disney to be part of. But of course, Im not sure what they were thinking signing on to the storyline. Overall, I guess it was a good movie. I found it annoying that the White Queen, played by Anna Hathaway, had her hands in the air and waltzing around. I guess it is just her character but I felt like smacking her 3D character right on her face. LOL… Silly?? I know..

Because of some of my residents making fun of me, having not watched Avatar, I caved and went to watch the movie by myself. It was fun in the cinema with empty seats on my left and right. A space for my bag and another space to put my legs up. That’s the way to watch a movie, seriously.. Especially at the price that movies cost over here…

Anyway, I think the concept of Avatar is so wayyyyy into the future. Seriously, who comes up with this man?? It super uber cool and the 3D affects just takes it to a whole new level of movie watching. Creating 3D is not at all an easy task.. It is a fun experience but not easy.. Believe me, I have first hand experience. Hehehehe..

Thank you for loving me..

2010-02-06T19:13:00.002+11:00

I really love HIM. I really do.. HE lets me get out of situations and scenarios that I just dont have to deal with.. That I dont have to torture myself with.. HE lets me think about things and shows me the right path.. Alhamdulillah HE is always close to me.. HE is always right. HE is never wrong. Often enough, HE always, always teaches me a lesson. Everything that happens, there is a reason for it.. Something that I have to learn.. To know about.. To experience.. Most importantly, I know it is something that I must must learn from in order to move on with my life..

I am thankful for HIM. Thankful that HE understands me. Thankful that HE loves me too.. I do not know what I would do without HIM.

He's Just Not That Into You...

2010-01-26T21:51:00.004+11:00

So Im assuming you've watched the movie.. You probably watched it with a group of your girlfriends or perhaps with your boyfriend/fiance.. You could have possibly watched it alone.. I cant seem to remember whom I went with, but I remembered having a good time watching it...

The movie is totally awesome!! I have to say it kinda give me a new perspective in knowing what guys think.. You kinda know.. You kinda figured it out but.. You dont really talk about it with your girlfriends.. And here is a movie, that tells you what you already know.. How to know that he's actually not into you..

So the main rule is: If he wants to date you, then he will ask you out..
Right, my question would be.. How long do you have to wait for the guy to ask you out? 3 days? a week?

HE'S NOT THAT INTO YOU...

So here's the thing.. I dont think that its fair that the ball is in the guy's court.. I thought that we're living in the modern age, but I guess some things are still old school.. Girls wait for guys to ask them out.. Wait for their phone calls or perhaps a text message... I know.. Cause I do it often enough.. before realising... What the F$%K!~

Who would have thought that it's still the same now as it is 20 years ago?? Some guys have progressed into accepting that girls are now more independent and are much more outgoing. But unfortunately, most guys aren't like that. Most still feel threaten by how much more successful the girl is than the guy.. Or perhaps that the girl has a higher education level than he does..

So i guess, all i have to say is... If he doesnt call you or makes the first moves or tries to get to know you more, he's just not into you.. It's not you.. It's him.. Seriously.. You can move on knowing that you didnt waste your time waiting for him..

6 months.. YIKES!~

2010-01-20T07:01:00.004+11:00

Wow.. It's been more than 6 months since my last blog post.. I guess I havent had the time to log-in and add in entries.. Ive had complaints about that.. Sorry to those who did the complaints... I can only try to be more vigilant in adding on what's been happening...

So let's see.. 6 months is a long time. Plenty has happened. Let me break down the highlights for you, though not in any order, cause God knows I can exactly remembered what happened and when it happened..

- My cousin, Siti came to visit me in Melbourne. She has now left me and Australia and headed back home to Singapore and is currently a teacher @ a secondary school in Pasir Ris. =p

- PAU, my beloved Green car, got into an accident with me in it, where i was sent to the hospital in an ambulance. Not a highlight in my life cause I had to let go of PAU cause it would be too costly for my insurance to repair PAU. On the other hand, I have then bought a new second hand car. There is no official name to it yet but we've been calling it THE JAZZ. It's nice and blue, the Monash blue... LOL..

- Somehow, I turned a quarter century old.. Only God knows how..

- I've been back to Singapore twice. One for Raya and the second time round in Nov for a proper holiday. I bought about 13 new pair of shoes when I was in Singapore.

- Went to KL when I went back to Singapore. Which was nice cause I actually missed KL.

- A couple of close friends got married, not to each other. A close friend got engaged. Well more of my friends got married than anything else...

- I've had my little stupid heart broken.. So what else is new??

- I bought a new DSLR camera, a Nikon D90. Havent got full use of it but insyaallah, the time will come for me to maximise the use of it.. hehehe..

- Got my first Tiffany product which is a ring.. woo hoo!!~ What a splurge!~

Well, that's about all I can think of right now..
I have to say that I am planning for my vacation trips in 2010. No more 10-10-10 for me..

Im so over it.. I plan to be happy and merry and be me in 2010.

Welcome 2010!!...!!~

Never felt this way...

2009-07-09T23:25:00.001+10:00

I just want to put it out there.. Why am I so confused? Never felt this way and can't believe that I am in a situation where im wayyyy over my head. its like im back in sec school and never learnt about it.

Its prob one of those life lessons that God is reminding me to think about.

I feel like im back to square one. like I didn't learn my lesson. and God is testing my patience and strength.

Irony?! I only have God to turn to and pray that I choose the right path...

The Palms

2009-07-05T14:26:00.003+10:00

My colleagues and I went to have dinner the other day after work.. It was really nice.. Spending quality time with them.. Talking about work.. About other colleagues.. Well more like gossipping.. hehehe..

They were so nice to bring me to a restaurant that served Halal food. It was somewhere at Glen Waverley.. So the drive there was pretty short.. I think about 5 of us ended up going with like 4 cars.. hahaha..

The restaurant, called The Palms, was pretty good. It had a Singaporean theme to it, decorated with old-style Singapore shophouses. They even had teh tarik but i wasnt in the mood for it.
I had Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan. Seriously, it was good. Abit more sweeter than what I usually have at other restaurants, but still.. Good choice!!

I would definitely recommend to go there.. Well especially if you're craving for some Singapore style food. I think one of the best things about the restaurant is getting to see all these people who eats there, ordering food like there is no tomorrow. Feels right at home.. Prob like an air-conditioned version of Simpang Bedok but w/o western food.

Visit me in Melbourne and I'll be sure to bring you there!! Hehehe.. =D

What's wrong with watching Movies by yourself?

2009-07-01T22:29:00.004+10:00

I went to watch Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen on Opening Night, 24th June 2009.
I have asked quite a number of my friends to join me for a movie night but unfortunately everyone seems to be too busy and cant be bothered with watching Transformers on a weekday night.

It may seem that there goes my plans to watch Transformers on Opening Night but Nooo.. It suddenly came to... Why not watch it myself? No harm in doing that.. Right?!~
The friends whom i asked earlier to join me, eventually came back asking.. "So did you manage to get anyone else to go with you?" And my answer would be "No. But i will still be going, by myself."

Then comes this whole dialogue about going to the movies.. "By yourself? Are you crazy??"
Huh?! Crazy about what?? Transformers or going to watch a movie by myself?? Erm.. Then it dawned on me that they have never done that before and to them, watching a movie by yourself just seems.. Lonely and pathetic.. Geesh!!

Really?? Does it seem sad and pathetic? Which part?? The part where you have passion for something you really really like or love.. That by being different and putting yourself out there.. Seems sad and pathetic? Why is it that people think that if someone goes to a movie by themselves, they are actually sad and pathetic? Its not like you can talk at the movies.. Its not like you can have a full length conversation with your other half while watching a movie in the cinema.. Its also the fact that not everyone likes the same type of movies you like.. So what then? Are you going to put your life on hold just because you cant find someone to share the experience with??

When i ask these same questions back to my "friends" who called me crazy, they are totally stunned and speechless. Which made me realise, maybe these ARE the people who cant do things by themselves because they ARE afraid, scared, sad and pathetic.. Not being able to do something unless there is someone or anyone for that matter, who can be there for them.. and guide them.. and.. blah blah blah..

Call me crazy.. But i think its time to GROW UP!!~

On a lighter note, i think Transformers 2 rocks!! I thought i have seen it all.. The action.. the stunts.. the CGI images.. But Michael Bay just keeps coming back with more unbelievable ideas.. Oh god.. I can only dream of meeting him one day and picking his brain.. If you havent seen it, go watch it.. I highly recommend it!!

PS: There happened to be quite a number of people who went to watch T2 by themselves.. LOL.. If only we get time to meet and get to know each other.. LMAO..

Bridemaids' Dresses

2009-06-13T23:21:00.002+10:00

For the past few weekends, Ive been trying out bridemaid's dresses at all sorts of stores around Victoria, well mainly the South Eastern areas. My friend, on the other hand, have tried on the Wedding gowns.. And it was really, really, really fun!

We didnt try any at the first store we went to at Dandenong. It was a decent store with really affordable dresses. The designs werent that fantastic but they were still decent enough.

The second store I went to was Ferrari. Ruzi really looked good in the wedding gowns.. It's like her fairy tale is really coming true now.. Me on the other hand, cant decide what to try on and wear. The price was about my budget price but still it was pretty steep.

Nonetheless, we continued spending countless hours looking around. And finally, i found something i like at a store near East Malvern i think.. The designer is Alfred Angelo and the dresses are just awesome!! Though i still need to find a jacket to match the pink dress (which is the theme color of the wedding - pink and white).

Here are some of my fav designs. Let me know what you think.

This would be my favourite.

Love Story by Taylor Swift

2009-06-07T23:13:00.000+10:00

Everytime i listen to this song it just remind me of my past.
The song is soo cute & adorable.. *sighs*
LOL.. Enjoy guys!..

Love Story by Taylor Swift

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say hello, little did I know

That you were Romeo
You were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don't go

And I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes, escape this town for a little while

Oh, oh, oh

'Cause you were Romeo,
I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don't go

And I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Oh oh

I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town

And I said
Romeo save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head, I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
And said

Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Oh, oh, oh, oh

'Cause we were both young when I first saw you

The Start of Planning a Wedding

2009-05-30T01:03:00.003+10:00

The title of my entry sounds promising but unfortunately, im not planning MY wedding, not yet anyway..

One of my closest friends is getting married and will have the whole traditional Malay wedding in Singapore. I think about 2000 guests will be invited. Ramai giler ah... First grandchild and daughter to get married.. Apa nak buat kan??!

Anyway, the best part of it all is she has decided to also do a small wedding reception here, prob about 50 people, in Melbourne for all her Australian and Melbournian friends who aren't able to head to Singapore for her November wedding. Being the good friend that I am, I have started to help her plan her wedding reception in Melbourne. It's been a fun and exciting 2 weeks, helping her planning it. We are still in the process as final decisions have not been made.

I can only hope that this wont be the last wedding i plan in Melbourne. Insyaallah, I get to plan my own.. too!! Who knows, maybe next year.. Insyaallah.. It's all in God's hands..

I'll put up some pictures soon of some of the more interesting wedding venues.

Ma first freshly baked bread!!

2009-05-24T14:48:00.003+10:00

So I've been told to blog more often about my life.. Ive actually been really, really busy this year..

What with working full-time and part-time and studying part-time as well..
Its like living both day and night and not having enough time to rest..
I amaze myself everyday..

I recently bought a Baker's Oven some time earlier this year.. And if you havent guessed it.. I do my own bread baking now.. hehe..

Someone from France

2009-05-17T01:58:00.001+10:00

This is a message to someone who has been browsing through my blog from France.

Hi there!

I have no idea who you are but why did Google my name?
Please identify yourself...

You're freaking me out!!

Merci..
Au Revoir!

Ummah Films

2009-05-16T21:52:00.002+10:00

This is one hilarious video..

I like watching this guy's blog video.. He's pretty good, funny and straight to the point..

This video is about getting married and how to find someone to marry..

Bushfire Experience...

2009-02-11T06:59:00.001+11:00

All across Victoria, no matter how big or small their pockets are, everyone is lending their hands and reaching out to those who lost their homes, clothes, friends and families to one of the worst bushfires, Victoria has ever seen.

You never think that it will happen to you.. That you wont be one of those who had to wait it out and hope and pray that you get out safely... Well, I never thought it would me.

On Friday, 6th Feb, my RST team and I headed out towards East Gippsland, Walhalla, where our campsite was located at Rawson Village. It started out to be a very promising weekend, filled with lots of team building activities and get-to-know you sessions. It was supposed to be a camp where you meet other RAs, who like you, are volunteering themselves to be part of the MRS family. Arriving at Rawson on Friday, it was an exhausting first day at camp. But Im lucky to be the College Head and to be in an air-conditioned room for the camp... I have no complaints so far...

On Sat morning, as I was about to do my part of the presentation, we got a message from our Director that camp is officially cancelled and that he wants us OUT of the campsite... Either go home or go to Monash Gippsland. Even though we weren't really in danger of the bushfire, we were near the area. But you would think.. "Nah... The fire wont come towards us.. We would be safe..." Nonetheless, we obeyed instructions. Packed up all our stuff and got ready to head to Monash Gippsland within half an hour. It's about half an hour journey to Monash Gippsland. And by this time, most of us were fuming and furious at the sudden change of plans.

Being myself, I am not a calm person when things get disorganised. I need a plan. I need direction. My leadership and organising instincts kicks in and I was a wreck. I tried not to show it (or tried my best not to) much by doing mental-organising in my head.. Just pretending that I was in-charge and how I would do things. This keeps me calm for awhile. We had lunch upon arrival, though there were some issues with accommodation and putting our bags and stuff... But that's another story..

After lunch, we found out that the fire is coming towards Monash Gippsland and that we would have been safe if we were to stay at where we original were. But then, it was too late to turn back anyway. Monash Gippsland was the temporary central base for the Firefighters (Note that these Firefighters are only volunteers). It's the place where they rest, feed, aid, organise, plan, etc.. Basically that was their home for the past couple of weeks. So we should be safe as long as they were there. We turned our attention to continue with the rest of the camp program. Before which, we had a discussion for each individual site, to make a decision on what we wanted to do.. To go home or to stay?!

The rest of the day went by.. With the sky getting darker with smoke and the weather getting hotter by the min.. We played some team building games and tried not to think about what is going on. I tried my best to concentrate on having fun and stop worrying about what's going to happen. At this point, we are still unsure if we're staying or going. The freeway is closed as the fire got onto a town near the freeway. Every time abit of news comes, I bite my tongue and try to say a little prayer. It's the only thing I could do... By 4-ish (i think), we found out that the wind direction has changed. The fire that was nearing Monash Gippsland has now altered its course and is going the other direction. However, we found out that our campsite is now under major fire threat. So it has been a good idea to have moved from the campsite to Monash afterall.. Oh.. THANK GOD!!

With a huge sign of relief, my brain starts to function better. We did our individual site activity and it was time for dinner. Our site was going to stay the night.. So was everyone else's. The roads were still closed and the Firefighters didnt want us to leave. It's getting darker... Too dark and smoky for 7pm.. Mattresses and linen were arranged at the Student Lounge. The news came on... Fire at Narre Warren & Pakenham areas... Oh god... Home is in the middle... Ok.. Everything should be alright, right?! The senior management staff, including yours truly, were starting to get cranky... There werent enough beds.. Boys needed their showers... It was getting messy.. But it's prob small peanuts to what is really happening..

When I woke up on Sunday morning, I immediately wanted to know what's going on. My mobile phones battery were dead so internet was useless. We're told that we might have to stay another night. The fire got worst overnight. At this time about 114 people have lost their lives. Thousands more homeless. We were assigned duties to do.. Helped the campus out by doing some chores. Everyone was happy and smiling.. And tried to keep the situation furtherst from their thoughts. The news covered the bushfire outcomes constantly. There were reports that arsonists were the cause of so many of the fires. Time flew by and it was lunch. We're going home.. We just need final confirmation from the Victoria Police that the roads are open. Everyone packed up. Thankfully, we left at about 4pm. We were happy to be leaving for home but our hearts wanted to stay and help out... You can see some of the towns and roads that were hit by the bushfire as the aftermath unfold along the freeway. You just want to get home safely..

What a weekend it's been. An experience I will never forget.. Thanks to those of you who were concerned about my safety from Singapore. It's been unreal.. You would think it will be alright, wouldn't you?! My thoughts are still with the firefighters who are still in a warzone with the bushfires. And the people who unfortunately lost everything they could possibly lose... And the ones who perished in the fire.. It's hard not to think about it when everytime you switch on the tv or read the papers, that's the only thing headlining... The nation has come together in this time of crisis.. I urge you to help in whatever way you can... In whatever means you have... Hopefully, the worst has come and gone...

I took the shot at Monash Gippsland.. We were THAT close to the fire...

HAPPY NEW 2009!!~

2009-01-02T09:20:00.004+11:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!!!!!!~

Looks like its going to be another BRAND NEW YEAR!! So any new year resolutions so far?!

I guess its about time I reflect about 2008. There are many things that I wish I could forget, definately!! But thank God, there are many more things, including people, that I wish I can cherish... 2008 has definately been a REAL roller coster ride of emotions for me...

Learnt more about myself than I ever could.. Most important thing I learnt in 2008 is that I should probably stop putting everyone else's feelings before my own.. It's about time someone takes care of me.. And it should be ME. So for 2009, you will see a more selfish Nonzahriyah than ever before because Ive decided that some "friendships" and relationships are not even worth my time... Pardon my " ". Im just TOooOOo nice.. So.. maybe... 2009, no more Miss Nice Nonzahriyah...

Insyaallah, 2009, I will be a better Muslimah.. No more naughty-naughty stuff Non!! *tsk tsk* Hahaa.. Yah right.. and insyaallah I will get to meet the right person for me and we'll live happily ever after in 2010 *winks*

I hope you get to keep your resolutions for 2009... Congratulations in advance to anyone who I know that is getting engaged or married in 2009.. I envy you!!! *LOL*

No words can describe the B!+cH

2008-11-16T16:25:00.002+11:00

ok... I've had it!!

2008 - Goodbye & Good Riddance!!

Im telling the truth from now on... I've HAD IT with my fucking FLATMATES!~

Only some of you would know the whole stories... That's right!! STORIES!!~
Just imagine leaving at home.. A place you call HOME.. And the people at Home sucks...

And not because they are your family members but because they are supposedly your friend and some are just random freaking strangers...

What is the latest Event that made me tick off:

You see, one morning, as I was frying eggs for Breakfast, Yummy... A flatmate of mine came down to get a drink of water before heading out.

This is what she did:
1) Take a CLEAN cup
2) Fill it up with tap wter
3) Drink water
4) Throw away unfinished water
5) Place the USED cup back in the CLEAN cupboard w/o rinsing or washing the cup

How FUCKING dirty is that??! If her saliva clean?! Heck!!! Is anyone's saliva clean?!
Seriously??! She is fucking MOTHER of TWO... I wonder how her household is being run man!!~
Stupid bitch... Dont know how to keep things clean!

AND I was eating my food at the time... So by the time all that was done, I still had food in my mouth before I can seay anything to her, she was out the door... Seriously?! Seriously?!

PEMALAS HARAM!!~

Rejection...

2008-11-06T13:13:00.002+11:00

I am currently being trained in other areas of the department just so I get more experience, which is good...

So now I have to learn how to issue letters to prospective international students. And one of the first few things that I learn is rejection emails. Hahaha..

How cruel is that?? Rejection.. It's hard.. Isnt it?... hehe..

Melbourne Cup Day!~

2008-11-04T13:30:00.002+11:00

It's Melbourne Cup Day today in Victoria.. It's like one of the Australian tradition to go to the races, gamble & drink... They do dress pretty damn nice though...

Unfortunately, I have to work today.. Monash University staff & students do not get a day off for the Melbourne Cup Day, even though its a public holiday.. We are "rewarded" the off day later on during the Christmas/New Year period. An agent in Sydney emailed me asking why Im at work on a public holiday... How depressing... =(

Well.. Happy Melbourne Cup Day everyone!!~...

Salam Aidilfitri 2008!~

2008-10-21T16:59:00.001+11:00

I know this is abit late.. But SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI everyone!!

Celebrating it here in Melbourne has been kinda different this year.. Loads of unnecessary drama here and there..
But what is life like without drama, hey?!

I miss not having to cook for Raya and having my mom and aunt cook for me...
I miss taking wonderful Raya photos with my cousins...
I miss gg to Geylang for my Ramli Burger, otak-otak and just bumping into friends i havent seen for ages...
I miss that even though it is Week 3 in Syawal, only the ppl in Singapore & Malaysia are still celebrating Raya.. while its already tone down here in Melbourne..

Hehe.. But most of all, I miss just sitting at home and lepak-ing...

I hope you guys enjoyed your Raya as much as I did this year... 'till next year.. insyaallah..

SELAMAT HARI RAYA!!!!!!!!~~
MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN!!~

Updates from yours truly...

2008-09-23T20:11:00.004+10:00

Woah... My last entry was ages ago... Many things would have happened and gone since then.. Wouldnt it?!~ My apologies for not updating about my life here in Melbourne... Been too caught up with the whirlwind of events and emotional crap that blogging seems like a far distance agenda on my TO DO list.

I believe it's fasting month now and Muslims all around the world are embracing the month with loads of prayers and more importantly, food. I can hope that my prayers as well as yours get answered in this holy month, insyaallah.

Some minor, minor things to mention what I have done the past few months that has kept me occupied:

- The Monash International Students Ball (A pioneer event that was proudly chaired by yours truly)
- SEF CH Ball 2008 (A yearly affair for residents @ SEF)
- My new job (Which I wont say much about now...)
- My role as Acting College Head; while a new person is being hired & trained, I had to be in-charge for awhile... Which was kinda fun...
- Ruzi & Miin moving to Brunswick (The whole idea of travelling through the City makes me just wanna puke... Sorry guys!)
- Went to the Melbourne Zoo with Alia (Cause we had nothing else better to do...)

That's about it so far... I wanna go watch the latest MUMMY movie.. Anyone wanna come with?!

WICKED

2008-07-07T00:51:00.005+10:00

WICCCCCCCKKKKKEEEEEDDDDDDDDD is so fantastically AWESSSOOOMMEEE!!~

Alia & I managed to snag preview tickets at $89.90.. With second row seats!!! Woo hoo!!... Totally loved being wayyyyy in front!!! So fantastically awesome!!

After watching the musical, I reckon the Wicked Witch was much more beautiful than Glenda the Good. She seems so, lets see... BLONDE?! And her voice.. Just reminds me of Karen from Will & Grace.

I regret not buying the Snowglobe yet cause i got no money. But everything else feels more than well spent!~

Would YOU Rather be Street Smart or be Intellectually Smart?!~

2008-07-01T01:21:00.005+10:00

So many things happened over the past few days that there is just toooo much to say... Too many things running across my mind all at the same time.. Who says Uni is over?!~ At least not for me... Uni is just one tiny part of my life... I still have tonnes of other things to care about too...

With the absence of Rauds, I guess I am left with holding the fort myself... I dont get it... Why am i being so me... So open.. So naive... I give and give but some people still don't want to really give a damn about what or how i feel... They cant be THAT ignorant... Or maybe im too naive to think that they are clever enough to figure it out... Who says being intellectual smart lets you be street smart... Tsk tsk....

So it comes to my topic for this blog: Would you rather be Street Smart or be Intellectually Smart?!~

Would you rather be the top student or one of the top ten or something like that... And not know about everything else that goes around you?!~ Would you like to be soooo damn bloody smart that you are left behind with knowing what the real world is like out there?! In other words, would being intellectually smart really get you so far in life and make you really, really happy???!~

OR

Would you rather know what to do when you are in trouble... Be street smart... Know what life is like out there... In the real world... Be more independent... Truly realising who your REAL friends are... Going through all the ridiculous emotions there is... and in the end emerging.. "WHAT THE FUCK?!"

Am i making sense at all?!~

And to answer a previous comment about my hubby... Sorry sista.. I dont have one... Not yet anyway... =)

Sex and the City

2008-06-25T02:23:00.006+10:00

I'm assuming that all you girls out there have gone to watch Sex and the City, the movie. It's one of those movies where you HAVE, HAVE, HAVE to go with ya GIRLFRIENDS!!~

I think that the movie totally rocks!! It has completed the series.. Questions about what happened to them after the TV series has ended.. Did Carrie & Mr Big stayed together for good?? Did Charlotte finally have the babies she always wanted?? What happened to Miranda and Steve?? Of course, did Samantha finally grew out of the whole ?? Hhhmmmm....

I guess one of the things i get from the movie is that you don't need a man to be successful... But looking at Miranda and Charlotte, i guess if you are in a relationship, then to be able to get through it, you gotta really work at it... Know what i mean??!

If you read my previous few entries, I am most likely to be Charlotte, which I find it abit amusing... I just do... Though, i wish I have a life like Charlotte right now.. Absolutely fantastic girlfriends, doting husband and a good family... Aaawwww.... But hey, Charlotte's like 40 i think?? Not sure about their ages... Its getting me confuse just thinking about it... Hehehe..

Anyway, go and watch the movie, if you havent!! It's pretty full-on and totally GIRLPOWER!!~ And don't bother bringing your boyfriends or husbands or partners... Whatever.. Go with ya girlfriends~~

Down to my last assignment & tonnes of resume...

2008-06-22T14:34:00.006+10:00

As always... I should be doing my assignment.. It will be last one for awhile.. And hopefully i can get it done by today!! It's an essay criticizing other people's projects through the semester.. How fun is that?! What's more, i have to add in some academic journal.. which just means more research!!

ARRGGHHH!!~~

On the other hand, im writing resumes like crazy!! Not only that... looking for job is always hard... haiz.. What a bummer!!~

I just want the semester to end!!!~ PLEASEEEEeeEEEeeEE!!!~~

Here in My Home - Malaysian Artistes for Unity

2008-06-18T20:58:00.003+10:00

Here in My Home is a special collaboration of Malaysian artistes, coming together to stand unite, irregardless of what is happening in their country, Malaysia.

Something that Singaporeans probably lack of... It's a cool clip... And the song's not bad either!!~

Check out their website: http://www.malaysianartistesforunity.info/

Celebrity Quizzes

2008-06-12T17:33:00.002+10:00

Who's Your Sex and the City Match?

My Result: Charlotte

Looking for the perfect Bergdorf Goodman dishes to match your impeccable kitchen? Shopping at Tiffany's for a new string of pearls? Fantasizing about the perfect job as a New York City art gallery owner? Maybe not exactly, but when it comes to a refined taste and a sweetness like no other, you're just like Charlotte!

Of course you aren't all sugar; you've definitely got a tough heart under that pretty cashmere sweater, but you are probably happiest when you are surrounded by supportive relationships and a great romance (you only get two, you know!) So live it up, because you deserve nothing but the best in life, whether it's fine china or true love. Now that's some good taste!

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=sexandthecityogt&c=50652

Which "Friend" Are You?

My Result: Monica

Mon! You're the normal one, honey, in the best way possible. You're caring, you're responsible, you look to the future—what a gem. Wait a second, did you just start editing for grammar mistakes in the middle of reading your own compliments? Ok, so you like things, well, the way you like them. But even when you're smiling through clenched teeth, waiting for everyone else to get with the program, deep down, you're really still smiling. You're just waiting for that impatient moment to pass.

When it comes right down to it, you are thoughtful, meticulous, and good at what you do. As for romance, you can be a little picky and want things to be just-so. We wouldn't expect anything less. And like the original Monica, if you can avoid rushing into things, you'll find the right match and all the happiness your sweet, finicky, heart deserves.

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=friendogt&c=50652

Which One Tree Hill Character Are You?

My Result: Haley James Scott

When it comes to sweetness, you take the cake. Just like your One Tree Hill match, your caring heart and upbeat attitude tend to win people over from the moment they meet you. Lots of friends count on you for support because you don't often let them down, right? You tend to put others first, but that definitely doesn't mean you don't have your own dreams to follow.

Whether it's singing in the shower, stepping up for sports, or making the grade, you've got talent — so why be shy about it? When you take a chance and show everyone you can shine, they're going to be happy that you did. Sure, some might call you quirky, but that's just part of your charm. The most important thing you can do is follow your heart, even if it takes you in an unexpected direction. Go for it!

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=onetreehillogt&c=50652

Which Grey's Anatomy Character Are You?

My Result: Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepherd

Maybe you're sometimes misunderstood like your Grey's Anatomy match Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepherd, but it doesn't take long for people to recognize your good heart and your better intentions. From your love life to your work life to your social life, you have a natural prowess when it comes to rising to the top, even if it's a bumpy road on the way up.

No matter what, you're committed to being honest (at least most of the time!), and that always helps you land in others' good graces. Way to go!

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=greysanatomyogt&c=50652

Which Gossip Girl Are You?

My Result: Jenny

Super sweet, slightly shy, and always looking for the best in others, it's obvious that your Gossip Girl match is Jenny. Even though you may sometimes feel like the underdog in the crowd, you shouldn't. Tough and determined, you might not always succeed on the first try, but if there's one thing people know about you, it's that you never give up. Besides, who wants everything handed to her on a silver platter? Not you.

Even if you sometimes fall short of your goals, you never stop trying. And while you definitely set the bar a little high for yourself sometimes, we're pretty sure that you'll reach your dreams no matter what it takes. You probably don't realize how many people envy you, either. But think about it — who wouldn't?

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=gossipgirlogt&c=50652

Which CSI Character Are You?

My Result: Dr. Gil Grissom, PhD

Just like this night shift team supervisor, you'll do whatever it takes to get the job done. You're a natural leader, but you don't let being in charge go to your head. Sure, you often find yourself making tough decisions, but manage to succeed by thinking things through before you act. With that natural intelligence, you thrive on understanding the world around you — which is why it's difficult to let any unsolved case go.

You love to learn and you're great at it, but matters of the heart are much more complicated. Even if you don't always show it, people close to you know you care. Just remember to look up from the microscope once in a while and show them!

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=csiogt&c=50652

Damn Uni!~

2008-06-08T10:54:00.004+10:00

To this point, I still have about 4 assignments due with one exam on Tuesday.

I have not finished any of my assignments nor have I properly prepared for my exam..

Everything is due next week.. Extensions, extensions, extensions...

What's more im in between job applications and doing tonnes of job resume!~

Im going to go out of my mind soon.. Maybe Im already there!!

*knocks head on the wall*

Anyone care to join me??!~

Obama VS Clinton

2008-06-04T23:42:00.001+10:00

I asked Rauds the other day about who she supports, Obama or Clinton and why?

If I had to vote, I wouldnt know who to vote for. We have an African-American who is considered as the minority in the States. I feel for him because I know how it feels like being a Malay in Singapore. Though Im NOT talking about presidency in Singapore.. Im talking about being Prime Minister in Singapore.. NOT ME!! As in a Malay PM.. Wonder when that will ever happen?! Wonder if it is even safe for me to say this..

On the other hand, we have a lady, which we never ever had in the whole USA history. Though her husband was the former president.. Some people question who will actually be leading the country should she win.. HELLOOOoOoo.. Woman can become presidents too, ya know?! And probably a great president too!! But now that she lost to Obama, I still think she should be VP. I would have taken the role if I was her. But then again, maybe there are political reasons to whatever decision she makes later on... Who know??! Right??

Nonetheless, there will be history in the making if either democrat wins. Which I am hoping & assuming that a Democrat would win over the Republic.

Why the interest in US Presidency? Because whoever wins, will be the voice of the USA. The voice that lets the rest of the world know.. "Yeah, we care! We hate wars of any kind & we want to help people all around the world, but first our own!!" Or at least.. That is what I hope they would say...

My political interest has slightly decrease these past few years.. Maybe cause having to deal with it within my own organisations makes me too depressed to even think about it. I just wanna make the world a better place... Which it took me awhile to realise.. People always questions your intentions even though you are a good person.. Then again, I guess its better not to be politically involved, especially in Singapore since you get fines, arrested and all.. Besides, you can help make the world a better place without being part of any political party.. Right?! At least I hope to think so...

Best of luck to Obama, Clinton & the Democrats in the US! A Singaporean girl, living in Melbourne Australia supports you!!~

To find out more about the Obama campaign click here!

First to Nandos.. Then to Bowling

2008-06-03T15:01:00.005+10:00

After being in Melbourne for a couple of years, I am ashamed to say that I have never been bowling here. To be honest, bowling here is quite expensive compared to Singapore. For instance, it cost about $10 for the first game and another $5 for the second game. Three games can easily cost you about $20. So... in other words.. going bowling here isnt really a good idea unless you have deep pockets or extra cash lying around.

We headed to Nandos @ Rusden House first before heading to Chaddie. Rauds, Ruzi and I wanted to check out the new Nandos place and see if the place is worth a repeat visit. And safe to say.. YES IT IS!!~ In case you didn't know, Nandos in Victoria is Halal. But they will not claim it proudly like the restaurants in WA. You gotta ask them for their Halal certs if you wanna see it!!~

Anyway, luckily for us, it was MONDAY MADNESS @ AMF Chaddie. It costs only $10 for 3 games. Though, we still had to wait around for another hour and half for MONDAY MADNESS to begin. No worries.. Cause we still had some grocery shopping to do anyway..

I was hoping that they would switch the lights off so that we can play in the dark.. You know the whole Glow in the dark kind of thing.. And they did!! How cool is that?! Ok.. maybe cause this is my first time bowling in the dark.. im quite excited.. maybe after the next few times.. I might tone done..

So yah.. anywhooo... Looks like Mondays will be Bowling Night for us!!~

Cinta

2008-06-01T21:46:00.005+10:00

Monash University together with Centre for Malaysian Studies and probably the High Commission of Malaysia organised the Malaysian Film Screening, held at Monash University, Caulfield Campus.

Throughout the year, five Malay movies are screened for free at Link Theatre, Building S, Caulfield Campus, Monash University. Everyone, whose anyone is invited to come. Having watched the second movie, Cinta, I assumed that the Malay movies chosen because they were good and of high standards, or at least I hope they are. And yes, I think im falling in love with the Cinta movie.

If i am going to be a director or producer of a movie, I would have taken Cinta's concept of linking everyone with each other and how the people next to you are also facing the same problems as you are.. So don't think that you are alone in this world.. Cause you're not!

I cant remember how many times i cried during the movie because it was really, really touching. I cant wait to go back Singapore or Malaysia to get the original DVD.. Maybe get Fahmi or Rauds to get it for me... So anyway, my fav ultimate scene was near the ending when Azlan proposed to Azura with Hazrul Nizam's 'Kaulah Segalanya' playing at the background. Ok.. Im a sucker for love scenes.. if you havent already know that!~

I recommend those who LOVE romantic movies go watch Cinta. They have English subtitles so you dont miss out on what they are saying.. Besides, i think half the movie is like in English.. Oh Cinta... Cant wait to watch it again!~

Missing doing what I love...

2008-05-28T14:29:00.001+10:00

I miss doing my passion..

I miss creating, designing and editing of videos, pictures & websites & whatever there is to do in the Multimedia / IT world. Im now stuck reading journal after journal... People say that those who do Honours either makes it or gives it up.. Im almost to the latter point..

It's too much writing and reading. I dont mind the reading but I am no writer. If i was, i would probably have taken a Communication degree instead of a Multimedia/IT degree.
Complaints, complaints, complaints... That's all i can do in order to procrastinate. Why.. Why.. Why.. I Hate honours.. I do.. I hate honours..

What could i have been taking doing honours??!!~~

I seriously need to take a break or something.. Watch a movie ke... AArrrgghhh!!~

Lazzat @ Lygon

2008-05-27T14:40:00.008+10:00

I cant help but think about the Lazzat Restaurant on Lygon Street.

A couple of my friends and I have been craving to eat at Halal Restaurants so we are now on a hunt.. We have been to most of the restaurants around our area @ Clayton but we want to branch out more... Hehehe...

We stumbled on a restuarant on Lygon Street called Lazzat Restaurant. We've heard about it but never really bothered to go there till we started having our craving. Now that Im definitely having to stay in Melbourne, its about time i start venturing more... right?!

Anyway, the first time Raudz, Ruzi and I went there, we didnt really take any photos. I remember having Mee Soto but it was weird cause the Mee Soto had vegetables in them.. Like proper vegetables, carrots, broccoli, etc. The second time I went there, i brought my family with me. This time I ordered the Nasi Ayam. OMG!!~ SOOOooo delicious i tell you!! I thought i was back in Singapore. We ordered sweet and sour fish but i didnt like it cause it tasted more of chilli than the sweet sour taste.

Overall, i would recommend you to eat there! Though the teh tarek tasted more like milk. So maybe not order the teh tarek. So yeah, Lazzat on Lygon.. Go and try it!!~ It's pretty good!~

Karaoke session...

2008-05-25T01:43:00.001+10:00

It's been awhile since we karaoke our way through the night...

I was actually tired & lazy to sing but cause Liyana was around & she was DYING to karaoke in Melbourne, I agreed to Ruzi & Raudz pleads of going karaoke-ing.

We ended up at the KBOX on La Trobe Street @ about midnight, due to our de-tour @ Mackers. Hehe.. The songs continued flowing non-stop with me always adding song after song so that the rest can concentrate on singing. We danced to the Spice Girls & ooh-ed and aah-ed our way through the Backstreet Boys. The girls tried covering their ears while i crowed my way through Crawling with Linkin Park.

The best thing about the KBOX is that it has a HUGE range of Malay songs, which we all like.. My fav would have to be KRU & Taukfik Batisah.. Yes can you believe it they have Taufik's songs?! *lol*

We left the city @ about 4am. It has been a fantastic night though i was slightly afraid it might rain that morning... *grins*

My graduation...

2008-05-22T23:55:00.001+10:00

Alhamdulillah... I have officially graduated. I have a Bachelors Degree in hand.. I am a Monash University graduate.. And all i can thank is God & my parents!!

It has definitely been a hard 2 1/2 years, dealing with sooo many issues in my life, assignments, projects, extra curricular activities, work... You name it and Ive probably been through it...

My special day happened on 15th May 2008. I spent half the day working @ the little phone shop & the later half, embracing my moment. I remember as I stood there on the stage, all i could think of was... I made it!! I finally made it!!

I have to thank and send hugs and kisses to my parents who were there to see my 5 seconds of fame, my cousin, Liyana for coming down for my graduation as well and my besties, Ruzi, Rauds & Nicola for being there on my special day!! Of course, i chave to mention those who came to congratulate me and take pics with me, Alia, Shirley, Kevin & Rachel-lah... Thanks for those of you who sent your well wishes too!!~

It was great being able to graduate with my friends from my course & seeing them since the last day of Uni.. I never thought I would be this happy to receive a piece of paper but I am... Thank you God for making it all possible!!~

At the mo...

2008-05-04T22:16:00.005+10:00

Friend: So how is life, Non?

Non: It's ok.. Been pretty busy and am sick at the mo.

Friend: What have you been up to lately?

Non: Oh.. Abit of Uni work, work work & volunteer shit.. As always.. Too much on my plate.. Too much things to do.. Let's me forget the things that matter and the problems that I have...

Friend: Oh you poor thing?! Anything i can do to help?

Non: Maybe just sit there, listen & understand me..

Friend: You know I always will...

Non: Yeah.. Been missing you for awhile already.. So here it goes...

Honours in IT

2008-05-03T07:43:00.004+10:00

Research Proposal Due.. Week 10
Literature Review Due.. Week 14

Honours
People keep asking me if Honours sucks already for me.. And finally now i can say, Yeah it does..
What the heck have i been doing for the past 8 weeks?! Erm... I thought i did work.. Well it seems i dont have as much research stuff as i wanted and now i have to find more..

Im tired of looking at the computer screen and databases looking for the right journal article. Apparently, there isnt much research about online communities and alumni. Geesshh...
What have i got myself into?!~

From the movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Bo-shirt, Bo-shirt, Bo-shirt (Bullshit, Bullshit, Bullshit)

Random thoughts...

2008-04-22T11:24:00.005+10:00

Too many things would have happened to me since my last blog entry...
And no.. I wouldnt want to bore you or myself as to what happened.

Though I have been stressing about many things. And come to think about it, some are actually quite stupid. Non, Non... Learnt a few things about myself.. That I need my dosage of watching movies, else I would start thinking about what to watch.. That I bite back my tongue too many times and shouldnt give in all the time.. That Im great at organising BUT I dont have an organized room.. That I can insyaallah, stay by myself in my own apartment w/o fear.. That i still have to learn who i can trust and who i cant... And finally, that I really love my car!!~

wwoooo hooo..

PS: Happy, happy Burfday Wuzi!!!!~~

HATE Multiply!!

2008-03-16T22:55:00.002+11:00

I hate Multiply!

It's not automatically uploading my blogs. I have to manually do it myself.

I HATE MULTIPLY!!~

So here is my blog address, in case I dont really update Multiply anymore cause I seriously can't be bothered!!

http://nikesweet.blogspot.com

Whose left?!~

2008-03-10T01:04:00.005+11:00

Sometimes you don't know what you have till you lose it...

I thought I learnt that lesson a long time ago...

I guess God thinks I need some reminding.. And He is right..

I never thought it was this hard. But I guess the last few moments were a surprise for me too.
Now Im left with a few... But insyaallah the true ones will be there for me soon.

I can only thank two people, you know who you are, for catching me when I was falling.

Russell Peters @ Palais Theatre

2008-03-04T01:43:00.004+11:00

Russell Peters again @ Melbourne!

Me & Alia went to see him @ Palais Theatre. Somehow I thought that it was him and some of his friends as supporting act. But apparently they were sharing equal show time. There were these two guys, Jo & Akmel. They were really good entertaining us through the night. I reckon that Jo guy is too funny for his own good. My jaw hurt so bad from all the laughing... Yeah, they were THAT hilarious.

So anyway, Russell Peters... Go watch him.. You'll get your money worth no matter what!~

Backstreet Boys

2008-03-01T17:37:00.003+11:00

Yup.. You read it right.. I went to see them again!! This time @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

Hehe... I love the Backstreet Boys. Though it seems odd that Kevin is missing. *sighs*

Just for Kisha.. Here are some of the pics!!~ If there is more demand for more photos, then maybe i shall put the rest up on Multiply. Else, i cant really be bothered!!

Backstreet Boys are back & better than ever before!!~ Love them loads!! 15 years man.. 15 FREAKING years!!

Australian Open 2008

2008-01-28T19:51:00.002+11:00

Australian Open 2008... What else is there to say?! I didnt catch any matches cause it was too late. But i did get to see The Veronicas. Hehehe...

This is specially for Kisha & Nana!!~ When you guys coming to watch AO?!~

To Singapore & Back...

2008-01-26T18:25:00.000+11:00

In case some of you didnt notice, I have came back to Singapore and back to Melbourne within the past few weeks. There wasnt much time for me as i have got a job (even though it is part-time at the mo.) in Melbourne.

Anywhoo, I guess I didnt manage to spend as much time with ma frens as i wanted to in Singapore. Especially since most of them are busy with work. Instead, I usually go out with ma cousin, CT & my parents. Seems like alot of things have changed in Singapore.

One being the infamous Tampines Mall. So many upgrades have been done that I thought that I was shopping at Orchard Road for awhile. Best thing about TM is Charles & Keith. It got bigger & better. Nonetheless to say, I did spend a couple of hundred dollars at C&K.

To my pleasant surprise, a couple of my rock climbing friends (yes, those were the days) has recently given birth to a beautiful baby boy, Muhammad Danish Bin Andy Mirza. In my very short stay, I still tried to make the time to pay a visit. Even though Andy had an exam on that day, I went to see Juli & their beautiful baby boy!!~ Hehe...

Well, Im back in Melbourne now. Already missing my friends and family. I pray that I get to see them sooner than later!~

National Treasure & Golden Compass - BORRIINNGG!!~

2007-12-30T02:53:00.000+11:00

I went on a movie marathon recently with some of the ex-SEF ressies.. The two damn irritating ppls, J1 & J2. Yes, that is their names that i have given them & that they shall be called.

The first movie that we paid for was the National Treasure: Book of Secrets. I thought the movie was ok. Not pretty ok, not fantastic but ok. It's the kind of movie i wish i had downloaded instead of going to watch it on the big screen.

The plot was pretty interesting (Me being a History fan) as there is a secret book owned by the US President, passed down by past presidents from generations before. The secret book that holds the truth about the past, now and future of the world. I would love to get my hands on that book. (im still wondering if such a book exist and if it does, im not surprise) Anyway, the story goes on saying about some hidden treasure, blah blah blah.. And then i started realising what the heck?!

So this guy, Nicolas Cage goes on to find this massive treasure and when they did.. It doesnt seems that impressive. Looks like a bunch of gold and all.. Where is the history in that? More like a treasure hunt than a history hunt. Also, who wouldnt expect that somehow Nicolas Cage gets out of the "almost-got-him-dead" situation?! I mean, they should make it more exciting than just coming out to the end of the tunnel.

Whatever... Seriously waste of my $12.50.

The next movie that we watch, after the National Treasure was the Golden Compass.

OH MY GOD!!!! That's all that i can say... SO DAMN BLOODY BORING... Halfway through i was asking myself: "Why on earth am i still sitting in this bloody theatre?" It so freaking predictable & SOOOoooo NOT life-threatening.. Seriously? A bunch of kids have gone missing.. That's it?! What happen to the end-of-the-world or going thru secret closets?! Geesh.. This is definetly not a movie worth watching on the big screen, on DVD or even on TV. Just switch it off & go to sleep. The kids ends up safe. Nothing goes wrong.. The world is just the way it was...

BOO HOOO!!~ Love the Polar Bear though...

Selamat Hari Raya Haji 2007

2007-12-26T02:48:00.000+11:00

This is a belated greeting for all my brothers and sistas who celebrate Hari Raya Haji!~

That day, it was just me & Bal chilling @ Monash Sports Centre because no one else was in Melbourne. How sad were we?!~

Thankfully it was the the day before the storm hit Melbourne!!~...

PS: Happy 31st Birthday to my Abg in Singapore!~ Bila mau kahwin lah!!...

36-hour Chadstone shopping...

2007-12-25T06:31:00.000+11:00

Went to Chaddie to shop for like for awhile. The only difference is going there at 1am. I thought that its going to be empty but was i wrong! It was packed to the brim!!~

Ive never seen so many people at Chaddie in my entire life!! Hahahaha... But all i bought was the set of FRIENDS DVD and completed my FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR series as well!!~

Found the Pony @ MYERS!~ Heavy man!

Woah!!~ Shopping was crazy!!~ But what the heck!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!~

Melbourne @ 15Degerees in Summer

2007-12-23T13:19:00.000+11:00

Ok people.. The reason i havent been blogging for awhile is because i have been LAZY!!~

So many things have happened these past few weeks and all i can say is.. WHOOPSIE DAISIE...

The most major thing that happened was the natural disaster that hit Melbourne. Or should we say Clayton, Monash University. About half the building on the Clayton campus have been partially or slightly destroyed. IE: Flooding, Ceilling falling, etc. I am lucky to just sit at home and freezing my ass away..

Though, Amni (my friend & neighbour) wasn't so lucky cause the rain water jus went into her apartment and look at the mess it did to her flatmates's room. Thank god she has recently moved out. It seemed that the Halls wasnt any luckier then the flats. I heard there was water right up to below the knee. Geesh! What kind of storm was that!

Well, if you're still wondering what the weather is like in Melbourne, here's a tip: 15 degrees in Summer time.. I practically have to dig my way thru my clothes to get to my jackets which have been kept nicely all the way at the back. We're all walking with long sleeves and pants and sweaters around the house cause its too damn cold. Tomorrow is going to be 11 degrees. Hopefully the rain stops soon...

What a summer!!~

What is there left for me?!

2007-11-10T19:01:00.000+11:00

I think it's time i face the truth.

I think it's time that people learn the truth. It may be hard to take it. You may think it's a joke. But somehow these past few weeks have made me realise that it's time to look at my life from a different angle.

As my undergraduate days are coming to an end, I have started thinking on what life would be like after that. Insyaallah I may get to do my honours. But if not, it's about time to start thinking about my future ahead. The question of staying in Australia or going back to Singapore has always been an easy decision. To stay in Australia of course, Melbourne to be more specific.

But then, after career planning my future, what with getting my Temporary Residency then my Permanent Residency, I somehow linger to think about my love life. What love life? EXACTLY!~ What love life? The past few years, i have not come across anyone who would say be "suitable" for me nor have I been interested in anyone long enough to question if the feeling is real or not. My flatmates and I have gone through phases of "Wanting a Boyfriend" for the past 2 years. And now, the most dreadful time has come.

Something that I have thought I would not ever try and consider. A normal girl's life would have been filled with images of her being a bride, planning her wedding day and most importantly, marry the man of her dreams OR her soulmate. But now, realising that there is no more decent guys (who are still single) out there, i think it's time for me to wake up & snap back to reality.

I will not be able to find MY guy. I will not be able to meet THE ONE. And I don't think I want to continue looking or waiting. I'm gonna be like one of my aunt's colleague, SINGLE yet surrounded by friends and family who love her. It's a good thing, I reckon. Some people are meant to be wives, to be mothers and to be caregivers of small little human, who grow up to either love you or hate you. Maybe i can consider IVF (like in 10 years time when Im richer?) but I'm not so sure what the rules are in Islam (Ct to enlighten me?!).

For me, I hope that God will guide me to a brighter and happier future. I can only pray that I get to be who I want to be, only if God allows me to do so.

Exams are OOOVVvvvEEEeeRRRrrrRR!!!~

2007-11-05T21:09:00.000+11:00

Oh my god!! I can't believe I have finish my final paper!!

I'm almost done!! Almost about to get my undergraduate degree!!~ WooO Hooooo!!~

I wonder what's in store for me next..

Im just hoping to get to do my honours!~ Please GOD let me do honours!! Im just weird. Hehe..

Bloom Warehouse Sale

2007-10-28T13:40:00.000+11:00

Note to self: ALWAYS go to the BLOOM Warehouse Sale!~

This time round, my flatmates decided to join me. We spent quite alot cause everything was SOOOooo cheap!!~

Lip Laquer - $10
Lip Gloss - $5
Eye Shadow - $5
Foundation Refill - $4
Eye Makeup Remover - $5
All the Creams - $5
Loose Powder - $10

The list goes on. Hehe.. It's a crazy Bloom Sale!~ I wish Bloom does more of this!~ Perhaps like twice a year rather than once a year!~

Stupid freaking Microwave!~

2007-10-24T12:35:00.000+10:00

We got a new microwave recently because the old one wasnt working anymore... DUH!~

It's a freakky little monster!! I swear!! Cause it melted my MICROWAVEABLE rice cooker. Some people thinks that only TUPPERWARE branded items can be trusted in microwaves whereas i think if something tagged as microwaveable, then it should be microwaveable. I have used my microwaveable rice cooker thingy ever since I first arrived in Melbourne. So i dont see why the NEW & STUPID microwave thinks it can melt my stuff! Now i need waste my money to go buy either another microwaveable rick cooker OR get the actual thing.. Stupid microwave!~

Also, I use to only have to heat up my food for like 1 min in the old microwave and voila my food is warm & good to eat. For the new one, i have to wait 3 min for it to heat up my food. So sucky!~ Do i look like i have an extra 2 min for my food?!~ GEESH!!!~~

I officially HATE the microwave! I think it is evil, but more importantly very, very stupid!~ From now on, i will only heat things using glass & not risk ANY of my tupperwares anymore. STUPID MICROWAVE!!~

Ceremony for Final Year Grads @ Berwick

2007-10-20T14:15:00.000+10:00

I'm really glad i get to attend the ceremony. Had a dispute with some of my idiotic and unreasonable group members and I wish that it never happened. But i can only thank god that i get to go for my graduation. Hope the pictures turn out good!~ Thanks to Beng & Raudz who helped me take all these fantastic shots!~

For more pics, click on the main photo above!~

My Presents...

2007-10-17T02:23:00.000+10:00

I got a couple of presents for my birthday & i'm EXPECTING more from my other frens who has not given to me.. Hehe *tak tahu malu*.. You guys know who you are!!

These are what I got so far:-

CT & my aunt: SWATCH bracelets with 3 extra charms!~

Mel, Mun, Alia, Aida (my flatmates) & Amy: Sarah Jessica Parker's perfume - COVET

Ruzi, Shermaine, Raudz, Daffy, Cha2, Miin, Nath: IPOD Auto kit for my car & Flowery notebook

Shirley & Kevin: Sportsgirl On-the-Go Makeup

Cassie: 2 Peach Bracelets

Thanks guys!!~ Love them all!!~

Selamat Hari Raya!~

2007-10-14T00:36:00.000+10:00

Selamat Hari Raya!!~

It has been a very busy day today and i can only say, "Thank God it's over!!" I think about 200 people turned up for the celebration at South East Flats today. The queue for food was neverending & the number of people who had to remain standing while eating was unbelievable. Everyone was talking and chatting away... Eating the most delicious food cooked by the SEF Muslims residents.

For Flat 1/8, I cooked curry and my flatmates did Roti Kirai. It was crazy cause they only finished making it at 5am. I didnt wake up on time to gi Solat Raya @ the Monash Field. I ended up cooking my last batch of curry and cleaning up my messy room. I had to also drive up to MRS Kitchen to get 4 boxes of soft drinks and juices. Thank god i have a car, otherwise i have no idea how im going to bring all those stuff down.

The day was very eventful. After SEF celebration ended, we headed down to Fahmi/Sani/Min's place. Of course there were all these people there that i dont really like. So i just stayed for awhile and left as soon as Arizal finished with the house tour. Hehe. Oh well, i can always go their place another time & day. When i reached home, had to clean up the Pavilion. Later at night, i went to Berwick to see Ruzi cause she cooking dinner & it is Raya. I missed 2 other places cause i was just SOOoooo tired to drive & continue smiling and everything. It was just too much...

That was my Raya!!~ How was yours?!

PS: Click on the photo to view my Raya album!~

Happy Birthday to ME!~

2007-10-12T23:19:00.000+10:00

Yeah I'm officially 23 right now.. Thanks to all those who have welcome me to the 23 club!~

I didnt do much on my birthday. I had to go to Uni for a meeting & then get ready for Hari Raya. The rest of the day/night was spent doing stuff for the Raya party tomorrow. My friends from Berwick did a VERY sweet surprise by showing up with a cake for me @ 12.30am this morning. It totally blew me away cause Berwick is a 20min drive to Clayton & they did that JUST FOR ME!~ I was mixing batter for my Chocolate Chip cookies when the door bell rang!! Thank GOD Mun didnt come out & scream @ us!! Hehehe..

I love my Berwick peeps to bits.. They are SOooOooo sweet!~ And of course, i didnt know of it SO i wasnt really dressed up. Hehe.. Thank you RUZI, DAFFY, SHERMSTER & NICOLA for coming all the way down!! Thanks RUZI for organising it! It must have taken you awhile!!~...

Thank you to my flatmates also who took the time to get a cake for me. I know we have all been SOO busy. It's been NUTS!!~ Thanks guys for putting in the effort!~

I spent the rest of my bday cooking curry for Raya!.. Haiz.. Turning 23 isnt that great after all!!~

Nice cakey!~

So chocolatey kan?! Hehehe...

Ramadhan is almost gone...

2007-10-11T01:44:00.000+10:00

I have to say that I have been really, really busy these past few months. I have taken up a new role as the Victoria Branch Convenor and trying my best to let go of my Presidency role in BISA. It has been a real hard 3 months and I can only say that I have gone through alot and of course learned a great deal.

As I procrastinate in not doing one of my many assignments, i start reflecting on the things I have done and not done.. It's a wonder how my brain actually functions with all the lack of sleep and lack of food. I can only say that I have not done as much as i would like. Like do terawih prayer or read the Quran everyday. Of course, other than the religious stuff, I also have my other work things to do. I just wish that we have more hours to a day or well, that we, humans, do not have to spend time sleeping. Hehe.

I am weird. I know i am. But im pretty sure there are people out there who feels the same way!~ Life.. You gotta live it to love it, i guess!~

Hairspray

2007-09-17T05:17:00.000+10:00

Hairspray is one of those movies you have to watch if you want to feel happy & if you need to know that everything is right in the world.. Because guess what?! IT'S NOT!!~

I really love the movie. So does Mel & Alia who went with me to watch the movie @ Chaddie. It's been awhile since I last went out with Mel. Hehe..

The only thing i don't like about the movie was that when the lead actor, Lindt falls in love with the lead actress. I don't know but i dont think that is realistic. Well the way he fell in love is abit too much!

Other than that, i reckon you guys should go and watch it!!~

Keyboard

2007-09-13T21:28:00.000+10:00

Can i have a new keyboard? Wait.. Can i please have a keyboard for myself?

Wait.. maybe a monitor would be better. I feel so bad that i use ma fren's one.

Hehe.. Or perhaps another external HD. Mine is spoilt already.

Erm... A job might be the best... I dont know... Hmmm..

What's Been Happening!~

2007-09-12T22:15:00.000+10:00

Hey guys!~

I'm not sure how many people actually read my boring blog. I have not spend time updating it because at the moment i am hooked onto Facebook. Hehe...

Ramadhan is starting tomorrow, insyaallah!~ I would like to wish all my Muslim brothers and sisters Good Luck with Ramadhan & May Allah bless you in this holy month!

I have spent the last few days working on my project for my Studio. I am working for a Client with my group. We have to produce DVD-ROMs for the Client, showcasing fetel heart abnormalities. I'm not a medical student nor was I ever a good Science student but the terms used in this project gets me more confuse than programming. Seriously, I probably have made more spelling mistakes than I ever made in my entire Uni life. Haha..

I also got my portfolio assignment back from my lecturer & of course, the grade wasnt that grade. Surprise! Surprise! Well, let me know what i need to change!~ I want to get a good grade the next time round!~

Multimedia Anyone?!~

2007-08-30T12:32:00.001+10:00

Taking a year off after my polytechnic years in Singapore, I have always thought that I will definitely be continuing my studies. I just didn’t know where and what to do.

It did not take me long to figure out where I want to study. In Australia, of course! But what did I want to do? Something IT-ish. I have always been fascinated by the wonders the IT world has to offer and I know, for sure, I will never get bored with doing IT. So the next few months were spent researching on what is the best IT course for me and which University to go to.

Programming? - NO WAY!!

Networking? - An option but not really. I’m quite tired of it actually.

Computer Science? - Erm.. Maybe not!!~

And then Multimedia came into the picture & I fell in love right away. You see, ultimately Multimedia gives you a broader pathway to go on in life. You get involve with graphics designing, animation, 3D, websites, databases, flash, director, movies, short stories, script writing, games, programming, business, video and sound editing, project management, directing. The list just goes on and on.

Not many Australian Universities offer the course, hence making my choices of Universities limited. Finally, it was a struggle between Deakin Uni & Monash Uni. (Let’s just focus on Monash) The Multimedia degree at Monash offered 4 majors:

Applications (which is the main one)

Enterprise (includes Business components)

Games Development (create games, games & more games!) and

Programming (the name says it all!!).

After more mind torture of what to take, I settled with majoring in Enterprise because I was interested in doing the Business aspects of it without having to actually do a Business degree as well, which this course allows me to do so.

Voila! In six months, I have chosen my course, Bachelor of Multimedia Systems (Enterprise) and the University I’ll be studying at, Monash University, Berwick campus. Now comes the hardest part: Convincing my parents I will be fine in Australia, by myself, in the next 2 ½ years.

Adjusting to Life as an International Student

2007-08-27T21:09:00.000+10:00

I first arrive in Melbourne, Australia as an international student in July 2005. My first day was spent sleeping on my bed at South East Flats, which has been home ever since. I woke up some time in the afternoon, hungry and alone. Without doing much, I found my way to the Campus Centre, where I ask for directions to the nearest town, to grab some food.

The next few days were spent doing Orientation Week at Berwick Campus. O-Week it seems is where I met and made a lot of new friends. It was also during these few days where I figured how to use the public transport system, bought my own groceries, found Halal food (yes, it’s easy to get Halal food here!!) and did some shopping for my new room.

One of the few things I had to adjust to was getting use to the constant weather change in Melbourne. Usually in Singapore, a top and jeans would be sufficient enough. Now, I have to wear 3 layers, a jacket and scarf and don’t forget to grab the keys before locking the door (a habit I only mastered after my first 3 months).

For the first time in 20 years, I am living by myself, far away from family and friends. Feeling homesick is something an international student will always have to go through especially when special events such as birthdays and festive celebrations come along (more specifically, Eid Mubarak!). I had to start learning how to manage my time properly and handle my finances appropriately. More importantly, I had to make major adjustment to the slower speed of living that the Australians are accustomed to.

Public transport and early closing times of shopping centers were a nuisance as there does not seem to be any night life in the suburbs. As an international student, I have to pay full fare prices to use the public transport, which till today I find it ridiculous (But of course, that is another whole issue by itself!).

It was also in the first six months where I had experience being discriminated by the locals. Unexpectedly, I only had my Australian friends (also locals) to fall back on and to give me the strength I needed to move on. This has taught me a very valuable lesson: It does not mean that a group of majority treats the minority the same way.

I have to admit that my first six months in Melbourne was not easy. I went through a lot of hardships and life lessons which I am, surprisingly, thankful for. Many people, my age, do not understand what it is like to move to another country by yourself and having to adjust. People change because of the lessons they learn while they are here, which eventually is for the best. Surviving through all these experiences is only made possible with the help and support from my family and friends back in Singapore.

Blogging for Monash University

2007-08-24T10:41:00.001+10:00

Hello to EVERYONE who has been coming in to see my blog and getting no NEW entries!!

Firstly, i apologise for the absence in the blog. I have been busy blogging away in another one. Hehe. I am a Monash blogger. I blog about my experiences and life for Monash and the best part is i get paid to do that.

What a fun way to earn money!~

Well, my time is up now as a Monash blogger so i will be returning to my world of NIKESWEET soon.. Of course, the next few entries would be recordings of the blog entries that I have made in the Monash blog.

Life now in Melbourne is pretty busy with Multicultural Week, a week that took me months of planning. Keep a lookout for news and pics!!~

Talk to you guys soon!!~

Sydney & Canberra 2007

2007-07-02T12:15:00.000+10:00

This blog is due for an update! First of course would be about the recent road trip to Sydney & Canberra. It took us about 10hours to reach Sydney & another hour to find our way through the city to get to our accommodation.

Driving to Sydney..

We spend about 2 days in Sydney. We got on an OzTrails tour for Blue Mountains where we experienced one of the best tour guides EVER!! She filled us on legends and myths about Blue Mountains that I reckon that I'll never hear about with any other tour guides. She told the most beautiful and heartwarming stories. It was as if we never wanted her to stop talking!!~

Blue Mountains..

The next day was Free & Easy. Most of us went to the Sydney Aquarium. Being the enthusiatic tourist that I am, i definetly wanted to go there!! Seriously, that was one of the best aquarium that I have ever been to. I highly recommend anyone who goes to Sydney to take some time to the Aquarium.

@ Sydney Aquarium..

On the third evening, we headed down to Canberra! Originally, we didnt manage to get accomodation on the 3rd night at Sydney, so we decided to go to Canberra instead. It was a pretty good idea cause then, we get to go see the Parliament House as well!! Hehehe.. We drove for only 2 hours and voila.. Canberra!! After checking-in, all of us were pretty much hungry so we went to the main city centre for food. Only we got stop by the police for a random breath test. Thank god none of us were drinking yet.. Good old Canberra!! The random-police-breath-test was pretty much a first time for all of us!!~

Finally, the 8 hour drive back home. It was as if we never wanted to be nowhere else but Melbourne, Victoria. It was home to us all and home it shall be till.. I dont know when!!

It was the best road trip Ive been on (Well it is my first!).. I believe we bonded closer together and for some formed lifetime friends.. It has been an incredible journey. One which I hope that will remain with me till the end!!~

ROAD TRIIPPP!!~~~

2007-06-28T07:00:00.000+10:00

As Im waiting for the time to slooowwlly past me by, Im trying my best not to get overly excited and forget some stuff to bring. The time is almost here for the road trip. The planning took a couple of months. The organising took some more. Getting people to come took FOREVER!! But hey, the day is finally here. We're leaving Berwick for Sydney in a matter of hours. It'll probably take us 10 hours to reach Sydney. Perhaps even 12 hours.

All in all, I just hope that there will be no rain and no wind. AND that everyone is safe and comes back happy.

Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer

2007-06-22T23:37:00.000+10:00

When i first saw the trailer for Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer, i thought it was HORRIBLE!! I couldnt see what the excitment was all about. It's as though they never grew up or changed but the after effects were pretty good. So when Leong suggested to go watch Fantastic Four, i wasnt really that keen on it but because i was SOOOO bored, i just said yeah..

I feel that the movie didnt have much action or content. It was all about the silver surfer who can do things that they cant. But did they forget Superman?! I guess the movie isn't THAT BAD!! Though, make no mistake, it is still BAD. There wasnt much emotions or connection that i can identify with the movie. I don't know. Hmmm.. A major plus was that the villain from the previous movie came back to live.. He's so cute!! Hehehe..

Should you watch the Fantastic Four? No. Why? Not really worth your money. Either get it off a friend who will be buying the DVD or has bought the pirated version. In any case, you're not missing out!!..

Silver Surfer was done using animation. There wasnt any stand-in person to act as him.

My Infamous 5 min..

2007-06-19T18:51:00.000+10:00

I was selected to present my ideas and experiences about the IT technology that is happening at Monash Uni. The main idea is: How has my experience affected the way i learn and study and What were the differences between my previous tertiary institution, Singapore Polytechnic and Monash University.

I must seriously admit that i was really, really nervous the entire time.. Well.. The audience mainly consisted of senior management and ITS consultancies.. Woah.. i hope i gave a good impressions.. And that was my infamous 5 min.. Wasnt as scary as i thought it would be... =)

DFO Essendon

2007-06-17T19:35:00.001+10:00

Finally managed to go to DFO Essendon. Been wanting to go there since last year but didnt really got the chance to drive all the way there. Hahaha.. The drive wasnt as long and far as i thought it would be. Because the entrance to DFO was right next to the Exit of the freeway. It was pretty awesome.

The shopping was really fun. There were many, many shops like the one @ Cheltenham DFO. Though there are a few different ones as well. I would say there are more shops @ Essendon but it seems the sales are as fantastic as the ones @ Cheltenham. It could also be because there was a tonne of people there, shopping like there was no tomorrow!!

I bought myself a Benetton top and cardigan! They really, really nice & they were only $10 each!! Now that's a REAL bargain! My mom and i found this cute bag shop and i wanted to buy some bags but they cost like $99 each, even after discount. It was crazy!!~ I didnt end up buying any.. of course.. Hahaha.. One good thing about Essendon was that it had a Halal food stall. I was really impressed and hungry. The food is pretty nice as well. Much better than Kamil's Kebabs. Hehe..

So would i go to Essendon DFO again? YES!! Anytime soon?! See lah how.. Maybe have to bring Nora, Nana and CT. Hmm.. Well only on request, that is!!!~

Shrek 3

2007-06-12T19:34:00.000+10:00

SHREEEEKKKKEEEEYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! *can you imagine me screaming this @ your ear?!!* hehe..

Shrek 3 wasnt as funny or as original as the very first Shrek movie. Well, which series of movies is as original as the first?! Hmmm.. I was actually looking forward to see Cinderella, Snow White & Sleeping Beauty more than seeing Shrek. I love the princesses.

The movie is, once again, set in Far Far Away. This time, Shrek is becoming King. It's funny how these guys in Dreamworks makes use of the fairy tale stories. I love the fairy tales, as you can probably already tell. Without spoiling the story of the movie, what i can tell you is that, Justin Timberlake SOOOO do not deserve to be the voiceover. He has no ability to make the character alive. I can barely hear what Arti was talking the entire time. I reckon that he got the job because of Cameron Diaz, but then, it may not be true. WHATEVER!!

One of my most favourite bit is where Snow White came out whistling with all the birds & animals in the forest. Then, all of a sudden, the soundtrack changes and she becomes this rugged girl and the animals starts attacking the enemy. It's so FUNNY & AWESOME!!~

I would highly recommend you to watch the movie if you're a Shreky fan!! If not, the movie is a pretty good one if you just a laugh. Seriously.

Exams are OVER!!~

2007-06-11T23:28:00.000+10:00

So i FINALLY had my one and only exam today & boy was it tougher than i thought it would be. Geesh.. I am still hoping i get a D overall. Here's to praying!!~

Anyway, after ma paper, my mom & I head on down to Chadstone. Did some shopping, here & there. But then, the shops close early @ 5pm so i thought why dont we go watch Shrek. Me likey, likey Shreky. Hehe. I also bought the Shrek hairband. It's so cute & funny on me!! *LOL*

The movie was pretty good, other than the very weird voice by Justin Timeberlake for the character Arti. Ok.. Wont dwell on it much cause i'll prob give a review about it soon!!~

Good luck to all those who still hasnt done the paper OR will be doing it pretty soon!! STUDY HARD!!~

Logistics

2007-06-10T13:29:00.000+10:00

Logistics is one of the fundamentals of opening up a company or running one. The movement of finished, semi-finished products or raw materials between warehouses, stores or factories are vital to any company. How are these things being moved?

By air? Rail? Road or Water transportation?

How would the delay of such logistics affect the running of the business. Would having customer service for customers and suppliers be an value added thing or just a nuisance to organise? What about inventory management? Should businesses constantly be on the verge of doing inventory check all the time? Is it another value added event for businesses?

What about Performance Measurement? Should companies always measure their performances of the business? Would that be of any help in order for a successful business? What if they need help? Would they consider on getting procurement or do outsourcing? Isnt that the same thing i just said?

Overall, what about the environment? What happens to the environment if people are not careful about what they use or produce? How would that help sustain life on Earth?!

All these questions for my exams. Am i able to answer them in time for the paper tmr?! It's 1.45pm now @ Melbourne & im blogging..

Cold Rock

2007-06-08T01:45:00.000+10:00

I had a sudden fetish for Cold Rock ice-cream when i saw it being eaten by one of the housemates in Big Brother. Seriously, im such a good consumer. Seen it on TV and go buy it.. Hmmm.. The fact that the store is only down the road, within 5 minutes.. Hey PRESTO!! Cold Rock ice-cream!!

What is Cold Rock ice-cream?! It's a new brand of ice-cream, made in Australia and it's YUMMY! What you do is pick the type of ice-cream you want. You have a wide range of choice, ranging from ice-cream, gelato and yoghurt. Next, the size tub you want. Take away or eat-in?!

Then, you get to pick the mix you want. You have so many choices to choose from: Twix, Maltesers, Gummy Bears, Snickers, Mars, Dairy Milk, Cherry Ripe, lollies, nuts, fruits, etc. Well just to name a few.

And finally, they smash it. They smash everything up all together, using their two huge ice-cream spoons.

Hungry for it already?! Hehehe.. Check it out @ http://www.coldrock.com.au

T-Mobile

2007-06-07T18:57:00.001+10:00

Have you watch an episode of Gilmore Girls from Season 7 OR Veronica Mars Season 2?

Have you seen this ultra cool, funky mobile phone that these gorgeous girls are using?!

It's made by a company called T-Mobile. AND i have done my research but no other companies have designed their phones like this except T-Mobile. And you cant get T-Mobile anywhere else but the States or some part of Europe.

That means my chances of getting a T-Mobile is pretty slim. I either have to spend a ton of money to buy it over Ebay and ship it to Aussie OR go there myself to get one OR if a very nice friend of mine decides to pop by the States, i can kirim them. Looks like neither is happening anytime soon. Hence, "nada" the chances.

Im not sure why im so fascinated with the phone. Being an IT geek and SMS nuts, it probably appeals to me cause it looks as if the phone is like a mini-game console. Haha. Doesnt help that when i checked the specs of the phone, i totally fell in love with it. Good camera resolution, color resolution and internet capability.

Haiz.. NoN, NoN..

3 hours..

2007-06-05T22:40:00.000+10:00

3 hours of my life has been wasted on a meeting that never really achieved the objective. All because of some stupid, hot-headed and most obviously very stubborn people.

What a waste of my time.. Could have done so many things in 3 hours.. Never again will i be stuck in a meeting for 3 hours.. Never again..

Smith Street

2007-06-03T22:00:00.000+10:00

Headed down to the city today for shopping, of course! I havent been down to the city for awhile, probably about a month plus already. I dont really like to hang in the city. Not really sure why.. I guess cause its the city.. Nothing much to do but shop seh.. Hehehe..

First stop was Smith Street. Adidas was having a sale, 30% off everything. My fav shop, Nike did not have much sale on so i just bought a pink long-sleeve top for $30 and sports socks for $5. Went back to Adidas to buy a Muhammad Ali shirt for my dad. There was a new shop, Timberland. Bought a couple of tops for my Abg & Adik. Then, when we were walking back towards the tram stop to go back to the main city area, my mom and i found this shop which is having a sale, half price off everything. Manage to get new black boots for only $60. Real leather. Really good. My mom bought a pair of shoes herself. Hehehe..

Next, we went to the DFO @ Southern Cross station. Ive been there before but only once. There were a couple of new stores though i didnt do much shopping. Bought a scarf and some bracelets.

Had dinner with Vanessa whom i havent seen since last September. She getting skinner and much more of a health nut now. She is so crazy with staying healthy. I reckon she should be a nurtisionist instead. Should tell her that. Hehe.

Went back home and realised that i forgot all about Cake & Coffee Night. DAMN!! Silly me..

Studio is OVER!!~

2007-05-30T01:46:00.000+10:00

The past few days practically went by with nothing much but studio work. It was an absolutely crazy time this year where we, Multimedia students, get work up to finish off our studio work. My group has been working on ours since like forever. I reckon that we did the best job that we could. I always believe that even though we can always do abit more better, i think that whatever we can produce, is the best possible outcome. I mean, look at the time frame given to us. I dont think i even have time to do another unit, if i wanted to.

Im just really glad that everything is over. There are a few people who are really keen in watching the DVD project. Which is actually making me nervous. There are some parts that i would change if i could. But of course, with the limited interviews and time that we had, i still think that what ive done is still pretty good. I dont know why some people are getting upset over it. I know in my heart, this is what i did. I love doing it. I dont mind doing it all over again. Seriously.

Well, till next Semester..

Springvale Market

2007-05-26T17:39:00.000+10:00

I have been to Springvale Market a couple of times.. Seriously.. But usually someone just brings me there.. Today was the first time i actually went there with my mom, nonetheless, to do some grocery shopping. Seriously, it took me about half an hour more than i expected cause i got lost. Hahaha.. im so useless sometimes.

When we finally found the Springvale Central Market, there was a problem of finding parking. Seriously, the place was packed with all these random Asian people, with a spot of a few Caucasians now and then. I did manage to find parking. So that was good. Brought mom around aimelessly cause i dont know where i was going or where all the good shops were at.

After grocery shopping, went to Taste of Singapore @ Clayton Road for a late lunch. Thank god it was open. I kinda forgot how sometimes restaurants don't open throughout the day here cause people only eat like during lunch or dinner. Not like us, where we eat when we are hungry. *LOL*

Im heading off for a dinner with my BISA gang now. It's a thank-you dinner for the committee who have helped out so much during semester 1. Well, more specifically, for those who are left in the committee. Hmmm..

3 Back to Back Meetings.. Anyone?!

2007-05-24T00:38:00.000+10:00

This afternoon is one of those only-meeting-at-Uni day. Yes, you read it right.. I went to Uni for the sole purpose of going for meetings. I had 3 back-to-back meetings, starting things off at about 2.30pm and ends at about 6.30pm.

Hows that for having a life?! and going to Uni?!~

On other news: My mom has finally arrived Melbourne!!~

Future Ancoras

2007-05-23T21:43:00.000+10:00

Had an Ancora information session yesterday afternoon. In case you don't know what im talking about, this is just a brief explanation about it. Ancora Imparo is a Student Leadership Program by the Vice-Chancellor for all 1st-year students studying at any Australian Monash Uni campuses. I was part of the 2006 batch, the pioneer group to be part of this prestigious program.

Now that i am in my 3rd year, i try to promote the program as much as i can so that other students are ablt to take the opportunity that are given to them. I learnt that some people cant be bothered to listen to what you have to say and others are more focused on wanting to study and not want to grab hold of such opportunities. I mean, seriously, there are many 2nd and 3rd year out there who are now regretting not being able to apply for this program.

I hope that the future Ancoras would gain the same sort of experience and life lessons as i did by doing this program. My life would not been the same if i have not been involved in Ancora Imparo.

Blogging...

2007-05-22T12:47:00.000+10:00

Im doing my assignment right now. Its a report on blogging. haha. What an irony. I chose to d this topic because i am someone who likes to blog and likes to read other people's blog. I wanted to find out how big blogging has become throughout the world. And how would one make a successful blog.

Personally, I blog not for the $$$. I just want my opinions heard and have my life stamped out there somewhere.. I admit i dont lead an exciting life.. Not even close to it, but i guess, everyone has the right to an opinion and the right to be heard. But of course, i barely give anyone my exact blog address cause its too personal. I think.

So far, i did find out that blogging is also a good way for prospective employers to find out more about you. Hence, I reckon i should start blogging more about what i have done for my assignments and my other extra curricular stuff. And so, the blogging begins.. *LOL*

Working hard..

2007-05-21T10:45:00.000+10:00

Ive been working on my 3rd-year Studio project the past few days. Its been a really tiresome thing as i have to edit and adjust alot of stuff accordingly. Worst of all is i have a 14inch monitor that doesnt offer much help to my poor eyes.

However, yesterday i borrowed a friend's 19inch monitor. And being the nerd that i am, i immediately set it up!! Haha. So now i dont have much space on my desk but what to do.. Uni work needs to be done so i gotta do what i gotta do.. *LOL*

Thanks to Rick & Tammy for lending me this huge widescreen monitor!!

Welcome to my messy, messy desk!!~

Nothing Much..

2007-05-20T10:47:00.000+10:00

Nothing much has been happening this week. Went to uni, did Uni work, did International stuff, worked for SEF and hang out wif ma frens.

I would have to say that its just another week of madness for me.. Haiz.. I wish life will take a different turn soon..

On other news, my mom is coming here.. "Yipee".. Hehe.. Ok off to work on my many, many assignments!!~

Gippsland ISA Ball!!~

2007-05-10T16:01:00.000+10:00

Ok.. Im guilty.. I went to another party.. It was more of a ball and guess what?! It's @ Gippsland. And if you havent already know, that Gippsland is about 2 hours drive away from where i stay. Yes Im crazy.

Though i have to say that i have no regrets about going to the ball. Firstly, there were a tonne of familiar faces @ the ball. And i did manage to catch up with many of them. Got to meet a few "important" people in Monash like say the President of MUGSU. Haha.. I guess that is one of the best people ive met in the party. The performances by the committee was really heart warming as you can see they put in alot of effort to make sure everyone is well fed and entertained. The food wasnt that good but i cant complain much as i didnt eat much. Hehe.

At the end of the party, each took turns photographing with their national flag and i joined in with the other Singaporeans. I felt odd being the only one from Berwick but all is well.

The drive back home was tiring as i was still high from the party. Ben was nice enough to keep talking to me about crap. Loads and loads of crap. Hahaha.. I must say that getting to drive the new hybrid car, half battery, half engine operated was really, really fun. I love that it is a new car and the fact that the gears are just so different from any auto or manual car. I guess the best thing about the car is that it is environmentally friendly and fuel efficient.

Congrats Gippsland ISA for putting up an incredible ball!!~

Cupcakes..

2007-05-06T22:28:00.000+10:00

Im currently, officially craving for cupcakes.. I feel like as if i have these weird cravings for the past few days.. Even though Im sick, yes I am sick.. im feeling better now though.. i still want to eat what my tummy tells me to eat!! Hehe.. This is very typical of me.. When i get sick, i have cravings to eat anything and everything I want. I will refuse to go to the doctor and wait till another 2 weeks to see if i recover. So far so good!!~

I went to play Badminton today after not playing it for awhile. Its so much fun!!~ Now i feel like going rock climbing soon. Hehe.. Im weird.. So now im trying to do this weekly badminton game thing with some of my frens. Hopefully, we can keep doing this!

Right now, im still craving for cupcakes.

I cant believe how fast time has past by. It week 10 in Uni now and assignments are due!! So are my projects. I wish i was Hiro in Heroes and be able to freeze time. Just so i can actual do the things i want with the little time that i have. Haiz..

I'm still craving for cupcakes..

I'll stop now.. I need to find a recipe for cupcakes.. And if you havent already know this, Im weird!!~~~

Unofficial Party Week..

2007-04-30T02:22:00.000+10:00

The week has been another crazy week.. And this time its not because i was busy with assignments.. I was busy going for party after party after party.. i feel so guilty now.. Well, it was all unplanned till the last few weeks..

Tuesday night i was @ the Monash TV Launch @ Berwick Campus. I was there for the after-party though it seems more dead than the party itself. I ended up watching their premiere TV show @ the Pavilion. Only to see my car in one of its cameo series. Hehe.. That was so hilarious.. The rest of the night was spent me sleeping on the couch and ma frens singing Sing Star. Im such a loser!!~

Thursday was one of BISA's major event, the International Trivia Event. I was soooo nervous not knowing if its going to be a successful event. And as always, i panic in the last minute. I feel so bad at all the people i shouted at. I love my committee for being there and helping out. I feel so proud to be the President of BISA because i had a damn bloody good committee.

Friday night, i went to P!NK Concert @ Rod Laver Arena!! The train was late for some reason and i started panic-ing cause i didnt want to be late for the concert! Hehe.. We arrived @ the concert well on time.. I bought a battery-operated lightstick, which i reckon is one of the best invention for concerts. Hehe.. Then, after the concert i bought a t-shirt.. And yes, that cost me a bomb!!~

Me @ P!NK concert before it starts!!~..

P!NK ROCKSS!!~~

Saturday night was a 3-way birthday party for 3 of ma frens. It was suppose to be a surprise for my flatmate, Aida and for one of my close guy frens, Sani. The 3rd guy knew what was going on though. Hehe.. The party was really good though i think the food ran out faster than expected. That's because some of the people who turned up didnt RSVP and i didnt really thought of buying extra food. Haiz... So yeah, the entertainment for the night was Sing Star & my DDR mat!! It ended late cause well, some of ma frens were really into the DDR and didnt want to leave. Hehe..

Happy Bday Aida!!

Finally, Sunday night saw me and my colleagues celebrating our boss, Michael's wedding dinner. He got married last month to his Japanese fiancee, Emi. The location of the dinner was at Hotel Sofitel and it was really gorgeous. The food was yummy, atmosphere really fabulous... And we got to catch up with each other for awhile as we didnt get to meet up with each other much..

So that was my week. Like i said, i feel guilty now.. Hehe.. Doubt i'll be in a partying mood anytime soon!!~

Hectic Week..

2007-04-22T18:58:00.000+10:00

It has been a crazy and busy week for me. Life has i know it seems to exist anymore as i try to catch up with my assignments and studies for my exam. Too many things needed to be done with too little time given. I reckon that we should have 48hours in a day so that i can work non-stop for 36 hours and have another 12 hours of sleep for re-generation. Wouldnt that be cool? That's what i do anyway, onli instead of doing everything in a day, i have to do it in 2 days.. BUMMER!!~

Basically what happened this week was i started my Mental Health First Aid training for my RA position. I has been alright so far because i got great company this time!! Usually when i do courses, im all alone, sitting far away from everyone else cause i will be the only one from SEF but this time ive got Ruzi & Jeremy from Berwick and ma med-fren, Ken!

Had 2 parties yesterday. One was by a Berwick staff in Uni, Glenda. She is this old lady, who is the chaplain of the Uni. She's very nice & is always out there to get the students feel more comfortable in Uni. The other party was by my ex-flatmate, Eisya. As she is leaving, not too sure if its for good, back to Malaysia, she wanted to throw a party for the last time before heading home. The party wasnt too bad though the food was totally awesome! So that is pretty much my week! Ending it with a meeting this afternoon.. YES! i work on Sundays as well!! I SO need a life!!

On other good news, Big Brother is starting in minutes... Well till next week!! Happy watching BIG BROTHER!!~ Hahahaha..

Ruzi's 23rd Birthday Party

2007-04-15T23:15:00.000+10:00

My Berwick frend had her 23rd birthday party yesterday. The theme for the night was EMO: Total blackness (IM not really sure exactly what it is but i knew we had to dress in black!) Anyway, i cooked Macroni & Cheese for the party and brought along the entertainment for the night, Sing-Star.

The party was pretty quiet at the beginning but it got some hot action once more people arrived later in the evening. I onli left the party this morning because i was too tired to drive back home. Hehe. It was a good party and of course, it ended up with half the guests sleeping over after a long and tiring night!!~

Theme of the Night: Getting EMO!~

Birthday Girl!~

The ones who came early

Blow out ur candles

Haha..

Happy Birthday RUZI!!

Gippsland Trip & ISO

2007-04-12T23:32:00.000+10:00

Spend the past few days with ma Berwick peeps. We went to Gippsland for fun and to meet the Gippsland ISO. I was suppose to go there alone to do some research for my Studio project but then all ma frens wanted to tag along, so we made it a BISA trip! Hehe..

Me being me on the train ride to Gippsland!~

Finally reaching Morwell 1 1/2 hr later..

Berwick ISO @ Gippsland campus

Got to take the shot..

Berwick & Gippsland ISO

Having dinner @ Pakenham Thai restaurant

The next day we had an ISO training session @ Clayton. I had to overnight @ Berwick again so that we wont be late and they needed a second car cause there were many of us. Im very happy that my entire committee went for the training, except one who had to go back and do military training for his country.

Chilling out @ the Council Room

Girls from Berwick!!..

After the event has ended at about 5.30pm, most of my com went back to my place and demanded that i cook for them dinner. Which i did of course!! Hehe.. It has been a good easter break so far!! Guess i have to start doing my assignments soon!!

theOtaku.com

2007-04-09T21:38:00.001+10:00

Just came across this website while doing my research on 3G for one of my many assignments. It's called theOtaku.Com. The website mainly features reviews of animes and manga. What i find facinating about is the name of the website.

You see in my First Year of Uni, my group worked on building a website promoting movies, animes and the merchandise. We called ourselves "Otaku". Therefore, to find a website that has the name TheOtaku, it just blows my mind. What's more, the company / website has been around since 1998. In NO WAY did my group memebers and I plagarised the name as we never heard of such company before till today. Thumbs up to OTAKU as it means obssessive with hobbies, usually with anime and manga.

Paintball

2007-04-08T21:18:00.000+10:00

OH MY GOD!! I am in soooOoooOoo much pain.. Haha.. Well kinda lah.. Just came back from playing Paintball. It was like a 3 hour drive to Moama, then had to spend 2 hours running around the field. It was like exercise for 1 month for me. Hahaha.. I couldnt breathe properly with the mask on. Nor can i see and think properly. It is so frustrating. Though paintball is really FUN!!

The early morning ride to Moama was a very long and tiring journey. We headed off about 5.45am and reached the Paintball field at about 9.30am. We were half an hour late but the people there were nice enough to wait for us. The gear was pretty awful as it kinda smell funny, esp the mask and they were pretty strict with the paintball guns as well. Mel & I bought a few more paintballs to share between us. I was so excited though abit worried about get badly injured.

The day was very, very HOT!! Ive NEVER sweated that much in my entire life in AUSTRALIA!! hahaha.. I'd say most of us had major bruising while some just had bits and pieces here and there. I got shot in the lips, thigh, head, shoulder, arms and hands. It is ALOT of fun!! You guys should go try it!! Hehehe.. Though the long ride to and fro was 3 hours long.. Thanks to everyone who came out and joined me for Paintball!! 'Till the next MAJOR convoy outing, i shall see you soon!!~

PS: Hope all of you had a good EASTER SUNDAY!!~

Random posting @ Friendster

2007-04-05T23:05:00.000+10:00

This is something that i found on the message boards of one of my frens. I guess its very intriguing... Let's see what's my marriage age:

You know when your birthday is, but how
old should you really be getting
married? (just put an x next to the
things that apply to you)

[x] I know how to make a pot of coffee/tea.
[ ] I keep track of dates using a calendar.
[ ] I own more than one credit card.
[ ] I know how to change the oil in a car.
[x] I know how to do my own laundry.
[ ] I vote every election.
[x] I can cook for myself
[ ] I think politics are exciting.
[ ] I balance my checkbook.
[ ] My parents have better things to say than my friends.
Total: 3

[ ] I show up for school/college/work every day early.
[x] I always carry a pen in my pocket/purse.
[x] I've never gotten a detention.
[ ] I have never smoked a cigarette.
[x] I have never gotten completely trashed.
[x] I have forgotten my own birthday at least once.
[x] I like to take walks by myself.
[x] I've watched talk shows.
[x] I know what 'credibility' means without looking it up.
[ ]I drink coffee at least once a week.
Total: 7

[x] I know how to do the dishes.
[x] I can count to 10 in another language.
[x] When I say I'm going to do something I do it.
[ ] My parents trust me.
[ ] I can mow the lawn.
[x] I can make adults laugh without being stupid.
[ ] I remember to water the plants.
[x] I study when I have to.
[x] I pay attention at school/college.
[ ] I remember to feed my pets.
Total: 6

[x] I can spell 'experience' without looking it up
[ ] I work out on a regular basis.
[ ] I clean up my own mess.
[ ] The people at Starbucks know me by name.
[ ] My favorite kind of food is take out.
[x] I have gained weight since middle/high school.
[ ] The first thing I do when I wake up is get caffeine.
[x] I can go to the store without getting something I don't need.
[x] I understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x] I can type quickly.
Total: 5

[ ] I have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour.
[ ] My only friends are from my place of employment.
[ ] I have been to a tupperware party.
[ ] I have realized that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[ ] I have more bills than I can pay.
[ ] All my friends are older than I am.
[ ] I can say no to staying out all night.
[x] I use the internet every day.
[x] My wardrobe hasn't changed in a while.
[x] I can read a book and actually finish it.
Total: 3

So i guess my supposedly marriage is 24. Hmm.. Right.. Only God knows the truth..

Happy Easter holiday everyone!!!~

Filming @ Clayton

2007-04-04T01:04:00.000+10:00

Highlights of today:

- Filming @ Clayton Campus
- Meeting a guy who i think is really, really smart!!
- Feels what its like to be a student @ Clayton
- Having ma Berwick classmates hanging out @ my home!

I have to say that Im thankful that I go to Berwick and NOT to Clayton. Clayton is wayyy too big & i feel some of the students are snobbish. They dont seem to mix around as much as the Berwick peeps, nor do they smile that much. It could possibly be because that they dont know who i am or the fact that im not "one of them". Which kinda seperates Berwick and Clayton in a major way.

Overall, it was fun hanging out @ Clayton campus for once. Though i did miss Berwick. Funny how Clayton is home to me but i dont feel @ home in the campus. Hehe. I guess, something is wrong.. Somewhere...

Meeting up with MY ANCORAs...

2007-04-03T22:09:00.000+10:00

Just came back from bowling in the city with my ANCORA peeps. The event was organised by the administation manager of ANCORA, who is kind enough to invite not only the new ANCORA but the "old" batch as well. It was really, really great to see all my frens, who i havent been seeing around Campus. Many didnt turn up but nonetheless those who did were extremely wonderful. It was too bad that some of my girls couldnt turn up.

Everyone looked good and tired. I was pretty sure that most of us not only had Uni on our minds but involved in many other extra curricular activities. Like me, most are busy with work, union stuff and the community. I was surprisingly dissappointed that the new batch had only 1 international student. Though not surprised to find 1 from FIT. I am still shocked at how un-multicultural this year's batch is though they are pretty nice batch. They probably didn know how to talk to me or what to talk to me about as i got more stares than conversations from them.

Well, the night ended pretty early as most of us, being the responsible ones, had Uni the very next morning and wanted to head on home. I must say that I am very happy at this moment, being able to catch up with my friends. I love my ANCORA peeps!!~

PS: Can you believe i forgot to bring my camera. STUPID ME!!!!