Mum. Me.
*screams from downstairs* CHRIS! Got a letter from immigration for you!
Huh? What about? *runs downstairs*
Don't know.
Then she started tearing away the strips. Read and puts the letter down.
Oh. Your passport is expiring. On December 6th.
This year?
Yea. Have to renew lor. Cost RM300 to renew. Don't go to Singapore la you. Leave you behind.
Nooooooooo...
Cannot go HongKong also.
How caaaaaaannnnnnnn???
---
Omg my mummy damn mean. I now know where I got it from.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Jokers who make my day :)
Monday night, OTWC. One of our regular haunts.
Jack sleeping on CT's new textbook
Smoker has new tricks :D
A new kind of cards
Speak no football
See no football
Err..
Yours truly and KS who is going to Korea in a few weeks' time. Rawr.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Charles Dickens - The Great Expectations
I thought...my future in KDU was set. I put in my best for the last semester and graduated with a CGPA of 3.44, hoping for a Merit Scholarship. I was a bit crushed; the minimum for qualifying is 3.5. So I thought, heck it, I did my best. A bit of me died knowing I couldn't meet your expectations. You were always on to me get a scholarship since I was young. Even if it was a partial waiver. Just that 0.06 stood in the way.
That changed when Mel told me about Murdoch possibilities. The cost, coursework, somewhat expectations. I then had a rough idea of what the degree I wanted would be. After last Saturday, that had me disappointed. It was not what I had in mind at all. Yes, it is partially my fault for not finding out about it more. But then again, August was a long way off.
Last weekend I slammed off to work, angry that you didn't understand. I wanted more choices; couldn't face another 2 years of dreary theoretical work. You told me to stick to it, 2 years would fly by in no time. On Sunday you left me with, "If you were better at Math, you'd have more choice. Like Accounting or Engineering."
That boiled me so bad. Of course, you were in the IT industry. You don't get it. What would the world be without Creatives? Boring as hell. No news portals, no movies, no music, no nice websites with great UI even.
You were so set on me going back to KDU; I blanched at the thought and did my own research. Monash was out of the question; fees were expensive and 3 years was still a long time even though I was able to get exemption. Time wasn't my friend; I had maximum 2 years to graduate on your clock.
This morning... calls to UTAR and Taylor's were made. Right there and then, the counsellor told me I qualified for 50% scholarship off total tuition. Those few words lit me up. A scholarship, one I never thought possible. That afternoon Mom and I zipped off to the lakeside campus. The gist of it was I could do Communication and Media Management in 1 1/2 years with 50% off.
I thought you would be happy, at least. "Why didn't you work harder to achieve 3.67 and qualify for 100%" stung. Right there and then I wanted to scream. I realised I can never achieve your expectations. That bar raises every time. Sure, it pushes one to greater heights, but... I am not that person you have in mind.
After an hour's tour around campus, I already half made up my mind. Beautiful place chock full of inspirations for the mind to ponder. 4-storey library, Mac labs, 23 computer labs, newsroom, radio room... more than I could ever hope for when I could not go overseas.
Isn't this what they talk about, the great college and uni life experience? Independence and a great campus to run around?
On Thursday we're going again to finalize stuff, register perhaps, if word comes back about the scholarship interview. I have my fingers crossed so hard I think they'll stay that way even after the call back. They said 2 to 3 days, final word on what exemptions I get would take a week. Final decision comes from UniSA.
Joanne says it's going to be one hell of a ride. 4 subjects, 3 assignments each. 100% coursework. I need luck. I'm going to do my best.
But this time, I'm doing it for me :)
That changed when Mel told me about Murdoch possibilities. The cost, coursework, somewhat expectations. I then had a rough idea of what the degree I wanted would be. After last Saturday, that had me disappointed. It was not what I had in mind at all. Yes, it is partially my fault for not finding out about it more. But then again, August was a long way off.
Last weekend I slammed off to work, angry that you didn't understand. I wanted more choices; couldn't face another 2 years of dreary theoretical work. You told me to stick to it, 2 years would fly by in no time. On Sunday you left me with, "If you were better at Math, you'd have more choice. Like Accounting or Engineering."
That boiled me so bad. Of course, you were in the IT industry. You don't get it. What would the world be without Creatives? Boring as hell. No news portals, no movies, no music, no nice websites with great UI even.
You were so set on me going back to KDU; I blanched at the thought and did my own research. Monash was out of the question; fees were expensive and 3 years was still a long time even though I was able to get exemption. Time wasn't my friend; I had maximum 2 years to graduate on your clock.
This morning... calls to UTAR and Taylor's were made. Right there and then, the counsellor told me I qualified for 50% scholarship off total tuition. Those few words lit me up. A scholarship, one I never thought possible. That afternoon Mom and I zipped off to the lakeside campus. The gist of it was I could do Communication and Media Management in 1 1/2 years with 50% off.
I thought you would be happy, at least. "Why didn't you work harder to achieve 3.67 and qualify for 100%" stung. Right there and then I wanted to scream. I realised I can never achieve your expectations. That bar raises every time. Sure, it pushes one to greater heights, but... I am not that person you have in mind.
After an hour's tour around campus, I already half made up my mind. Beautiful place chock full of inspirations for the mind to ponder. 4-storey library, Mac labs, 23 computer labs, newsroom, radio room... more than I could ever hope for when I could not go overseas.
Isn't this what they talk about, the great college and uni life experience? Independence and a great campus to run around?
On Thursday we're going again to finalize stuff, register perhaps, if word comes back about the scholarship interview. I have my fingers crossed so hard I think they'll stay that way even after the call back. They said 2 to 3 days, final word on what exemptions I get would take a week. Final decision comes from UniSA.
Joanne says it's going to be one hell of a ride. 4 subjects, 3 assignments each. 100% coursework. I need luck. I'm going to do my best.
But this time, I'm doing it for me :)
Friday, June 25, 2010
Partial liberation
No, I haven't been very happy for awhile now.
But tonight, I felt that dark cloud lift :) Thanks.
But tonight, I felt that dark cloud lift :) Thanks.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
UMH
Maybe she does have a point?
---
The familiar has become the unfamiliar.
The unfamiliar has become the familiar.
With ways like these, how can you not love the world?
The gut instinct is always right. But then old loyalties get in the way. Maybe I will get used to it. Adjust. Balance. I will have to.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
"Andddddd the crowd goes WILD!"
Yesterday evening was like a concert albeit no international celebrity. Let me explain.
Due to extreme boredom I hopped over to KS's place for fun to wait out until it was time to go park. Made plans for Wednesday and bugged Jack on MSN. He said he wasn't going park. 5.30pm KS and I left, crunching on that thingy from China she gave me. Discussing plans and booing BY for not joining us.
That resulted in,
"Ding dong bell,
Boon Yen in the well.
Who put him in?
Must be Tee Khai Sim."
Only BY and Lucas were shooting hoops at that time. Joined them with chatter and nattered away. By 6pm, people started coming to the court. BY kept asking me, "Where's Ze Xiang?" every few minutes. I shrugged. How would I know? Do I look like his manager? Probably still in his dressing room, hahaha. Lucas was letting off his famous wails, "Where's Ze XIANGGGGG!!!" too. Gave him a call, but no answer (definitely dressing room).
More people started coming. Where's Ze Xiang? Where's Ze Xiang? Where's Ze Xiang? Macam crowd chanting, kan? Add that with lots of repeated glances towards to the lane. I gave Lucas a little nudge. Go get your neighbour. He hopped onto Zhi Pei's bike and set off for home. Lol.
Took around 10 minutes, and Lucas came back with a companion. ZX ran onto thestage court then said hi to his fans everyone. Phweeeeet. Concert Game start :D
To be honest, that was the fastest game (speed wise) I have seen this year :P BY got off the court breathless already, and that is something. Seriously, the fastest game I've seen this year. Even Jack showed up. What the heck.
Too bad I had to go off early to fetch bros. Weather was excellent, lots of people and games to watch. Not fated aih. It's been awhile :)
So... the Malaysian Hunter is back. Back to claw us zombies (Lucas and I) if we happen to swear or sleep past 12am. Luckily I have longer claws weeeee. We haz new additions; Jockey, Tank, Charger and Spitter :) Let's get down to bizness soon. My claws are getting blunt.
Due to extreme boredom I hopped over to KS's place for fun to wait out until it was time to go park. Made plans for Wednesday and bugged Jack on MSN. He said he wasn't going park. 5.30pm KS and I left, crunching on that thingy from China she gave me. Discussing plans and booing BY for not joining us.
That resulted in,
"Ding dong bell,
Boon Yen in the well.
Who put him in?
Must be Tee Khai Sim."
Only BY and Lucas were shooting hoops at that time. Joined them with chatter and nattered away. By 6pm, people started coming to the court. BY kept asking me, "Where's Ze Xiang?" every few minutes. I shrugged. How would I know? Do I look like his manager? Probably still in his dressing room, hahaha. Lucas was letting off his famous wails, "Where's Ze XIANGGGGG!!!" too. Gave him a call, but no answer (definitely dressing room).
More people started coming. Where's Ze Xiang? Where's Ze Xiang? Where's Ze Xiang? Macam crowd chanting, kan? Add that with lots of repeated glances towards to the lane. I gave Lucas a little nudge. Go get your neighbour. He hopped onto Zhi Pei's bike and set off for home. Lol.
Took around 10 minutes, and Lucas came back with a companion. ZX ran onto the
To be honest, that was the fastest game (speed wise) I have seen this year :P BY got off the court breathless already, and that is something. Seriously, the fastest game I've seen this year. Even Jack showed up. What the heck.
Too bad I had to go off early to fetch bros. Weather was excellent, lots of people and games to watch. Not fated aih. It's been awhile :)
So... the Malaysian Hunter is back. Back to claw us zombies (Lucas and I) if we happen to swear or sleep past 12am. Luckily I have longer claws weeeee. We haz new additions; Jockey, Tank, Charger and Spitter :) Let's get down to bizness soon. My claws are getting blunt.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
aHAAA
OMG! I did it! I survived one week of picking up after inconsiderate, thoughtless, selfish and unthinking patrons.
OIIIII.
I have to go play L4D to destress now.
Work secret #1: You know those toddler books with thick cardboard pages and annoying music? They don't run out of battery because of the kids. It's because of the security guards :P Walk one round *jab* and repeat.
Toni Braxton's Unbreak My Heart doesn't make me want to slit my wrists anymore. They. play. it. every. frickin. dayyyyyyyyy. It has now become a lullaby :D
Other than straightening books every other minute, I shoot customers in my head when they speak Mandarin to me. Which is 99% of the time. I'm in the ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WHY ARE YOU SPEAKING CHINESE TO ME?????? Wo bu hui jiang hua yi!!!!!!wtf666
ARGHHHHHHH.
They get shot again when they give me that appalled look, "WTF you're Chinese but don't know how to speak Chinese?"
*BANG*
Thankfully for them, the violence in my head gives me the energy to finish up my work when I'm dead tired. Violence does work, to an extent :D
To all, I'm not Chinese during work. I am somehow miraculously European mix during shifts.
I can now walk around the place in my head. It's that bad (or good) D:
Survival of the fittest. Huzzah! At least I'm not on my bum the entire day. Die of boredom. But nownownownow, I wanna go crazy and hang out and go shoot some zombies :D I want I want I want I want!
xoxo.
OIIIII.
I have to go play L4D to destress now.
Work secret #1: You know those toddler books with thick cardboard pages and annoying music? They don't run out of battery because of the kids. It's because of the security guards :P Walk one round *jab* and repeat.
Toni Braxton's Unbreak My Heart doesn't make me want to slit my wrists anymore. They. play. it. every. frickin. dayyyyyyyyy. It has now become a lullaby :D
Other than straightening books every other minute, I shoot customers in my head when they speak Mandarin to me. Which is 99% of the time. I'm in the ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WHY ARE YOU SPEAKING CHINESE TO ME?????? Wo bu hui jiang hua yi!!!!!!wtf666
ARGHHHHHHH.
They get shot again when they give me that appalled look, "WTF you're Chinese but don't know how to speak Chinese?"
*BANG*
Thankfully for them, the violence in my head gives me the energy to finish up my work when I'm dead tired. Violence does work, to an extent :D
To all, I'm not Chinese during work. I am somehow miraculously European mix during shifts.
I can now walk around the place in my head. It's that bad (or good) D:
Survival of the fittest. Huzzah! At least I'm not on my bum the entire day. Die of boredom. But nownownownow, I wanna go crazy and hang out and go shoot some zombies :D I want I want I want I want!
xoxo.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Sacre bleu
Even walking up the stairs makes me tired. Work tomorrow *cries* Who knew books could be so vicious :( If there weren't any kids, I'd swear books I pick off the trolley to replace on shelves run back to the trolley the moment I turn my back.
Ah well. So is life. No energy to watch my favourite YouTube videos either. Yummmm :P
Dammit, he's gay :( but still yum nonetheless :D
I got my hair cut today. Mom says it makes me look "young". Every time she says that I feel like 40. My joints feel like it anyway. The hairstylist who cut my hair was quite rough -.- yankyankyanksnip. yankyankyanksnip. I was going to tell him to ease up, but then he pulled a bunch particularly painful and I burst out "Oi. Don't be so rough. Pain la."
Mom who was seated at the back told me later that I said it quite loud and I frightened him. Who the hell asked you to pull so hard???? I don't want to lose any more hair than those cut off. Ish.
Break break break next week. Or else I'll go even madder soon. I should take more days off hmmmm.
To erm, preserve my sanity :D
Ah well. So is life. No energy to watch my favourite YouTube videos either. Yummmm :P
Dammit, he's gay :( but still yum nonetheless :D
I got my hair cut today. Mom says it makes me look "young". Every time she says that I feel like 40. My joints feel like it anyway. The hairstylist who cut my hair was quite rough -.- yankyankyanksnip. yankyankyanksnip. I was going to tell him to ease up, but then he pulled a bunch particularly painful and I burst out "Oi. Don't be so rough. Pain la."
Mom who was seated at the back told me later that I said it quite loud and I frightened him. Who the hell asked you to pull so hard???? I don't want to lose any more hair than those cut off. Ish.
Break break break next week. Or else I'll go even madder soon. I should take more days off hmmmm.
To erm, preserve my sanity :D
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Some kind of piece of mind
Oh so near death.
Like a dagger perilously close to my throat.
Can't breathe, can't eat, can't sleep.
Haha just kiddin' ;)
Keep calm and quiet *hums*
Like a dagger perilously close to my throat.
Can't breathe, can't eat, can't sleep.
Haha just kiddin' ;)
Keep calm and quiet *hums*
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Oh, ramble on
*inserts picture of ice cream here that Blogger refuses to let me upload*
Noh, I haven't anything useful to say to you tonight. Throat is still being a bitch. That job interview turned out to be a con. (Yinyee terms: "con" - not what I thought it would be) Stillllllll... Guess Imma call the other guy back tomorrow.
Pray pray pray.
Lalala *drums fingers on table* What are you still doing here reading?? Have you nothing else better to do like I have? :P
Patience... ohmm. Patience... ohmm.
Ho hum. 1 down, 2 to go *taps foot impatiently* Hehehehehehe.
So I had some sugar 0:) Buhbye now.
Noh, I haven't anything useful to say to you tonight. Throat is still being a bitch. That job interview turned out to be a con. (Yinyee terms: "con" - not what I thought it would be) Stillllllll... Guess Imma call the other guy back tomorrow.
Pray pray pray.
Lalala *drums fingers on table* What are you still doing here reading?? Have you nothing else better to do like I have? :P
Patience... ohmm. Patience... ohmm.
Ho hum. 1 down, 2 to go *taps foot impatiently* Hehehehehehe.
So I had some sugar 0:) Buhbye now.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Meep
Headache.
Aching throat.
Hello throat medication. Haven't seen you since April.
Sigh ._.
Curse cigarette smoke and inconsiderate a-holes.
Monday, June 7, 2010
How do you know?
What's right?
How's it going to be?
How will it turn out?
How will it fit in?
I can do 4 hours a day, 4 times a week at bare minimum, can't I?
I've done 15 hour workdays. But still, I get hesitant each time. Mmm. Only way to tell,
Jump with two feet in.
Here's hoping. xoxo
How's it going to be?
How will it turn out?
How will it fit in?
I can do 4 hours a day, 4 times a week at bare minimum, can't I?
I've done 15 hour workdays. But still, I get hesitant each time. Mmm. Only way to tell,
Jump with two feet in.
Here's hoping. xoxo
It's hard to say...
I speak fast and I'm not gonna repeat myself, so listen carefully to every word I say:
"I'm the only one who's gonna get away with making excuses today. You're appealing to emotions that I simply do not have."
Blackmailed myself, 'cause I ain't got anyone else.
"This is a stick up. Give us all your inspiration."
I've got the red carpet blues baby.
---
I HATE PMS siehnfhviwneviwoencioewcnqfbjefbwtf666
"I'm the only one who's gonna get away with making excuses today. You're appealing to emotions that I simply do not have."
Blackmailed myself, 'cause I ain't got anyone else.
"This is a stick up. Give us all your inspiration."
I've got the red carpet blues baby.
---
I HATE PMS siehnfhviwneviwoencioewcnqfbjefbwtf666
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Smile
Talking with my daddy cheers me up immensely :D There will always be good times and bad times and worse case scenarios.
Well, hello June. It's already half year :) Time to re-evaluate I thinky?
Getting an internship was probably one of the best things I did for myself. I learnt to communicate, work on real projects and letting the world see 'em :) I got pretty attached to the people and the environment. So...inspiring, you know? The company gives its people a great environment to work in; seeing them work and play so hard rubs off on you after awhile. No one makes you do work. You just feel like doing it :P
I spent weeks googling information for Ben I. to use for his pitches, I'm glad he was my mentor during those three months :) I had fun. When I did my time (haha) at Sales, Eugene moved me to Studio. I 'graduated' on learning how to use PS, AI and DW :) Oh, and made friends who made things bearable when work seemed shyte. I got a taste of working in the real world.
SlitMyWristsThursdays, now simply SlitWristThursdays are an office hit haha. We actually look forward to it. I miss the lunchchats :) We'll spend an hour deciding on where to go for lunch. New acronyms every day; Su Yen is AEIOU (Always Eat In Office - Understood) now hahaha. I guess I'm EAH since I left. Lol corny.
I miss la..
After I left, the office got three new people in :)
I loved my time there, but it was time to go. Summer called :P A good break and some catching up. I remain patient on the outside and am impatiently dancing on the inside.
Too much of a good thing can also be bad. I applied for a part-time job today, hope I get a call back *crosses fingers* I'll go nuts staying home every day. I like working to earn my own money, even if it is sometimes just enough for me to spend each month. When I first started college, my allowance from my parents increased. Halfway through my first year of Diploma, it got cut down to 1/3 due to some factors. That left me with no option; find a job or die :P
I hated having no money during the first few months. It never felt enough, compared to the generous amount I used to get. I got jaded; spending it all because I knew I was going to get more the next month. With that 1/3 and whatever I earned, slowly I learnt how to manage my spendings better. I learnt the importance of saving for a rainy day.
It felt great, earning my own cash. Knowing that it was up to me to earn how much I wanted to get, sometimes more compared to the fixed amount I used to get.
That was last year. This year, that remaining 1/3 got cut away completely. Of course, beginning of the year they gave me a little boost to get started with. It's nice to know my mom has no say over where this cash goes :P It's nice to know I could afford to pay for my expenses. It's fun banking in cheques each month :D Happy to say I start June with two months' salary saved *hugs self* :)
Hope to multiply that amount and use it to buy myself a worthy birthday present wheeeee! Growing up is not boring. At times :P
Throw in great friends and fun outings, I'd say my first half of the year was nothing less than awesome :D Sure, I had my dark days, but having the best friends in the world I could ever ask for to balance those dark days out :)
So here's a huge thank you to all of you who I hung out, drank, ate, laughed so hard it hurt, stayed out til the late hours, worked, shot several thousand zombies, had ice cream and skyped with :)
Summer holidays: get a job, settle uni course, have fun and party my heart out. Not much to ask for, is it? ;D 2nd half of 2010 *flag*
Well, hello June. It's already half year :) Time to re-evaluate I thinky?
Getting an internship was probably one of the best things I did for myself. I learnt to communicate, work on real projects and letting the world see 'em :) I got pretty attached to the people and the environment. So...inspiring, you know? The company gives its people a great environment to work in; seeing them work and play so hard rubs off on you after awhile. No one makes you do work. You just feel like doing it :P
I spent weeks googling information for Ben I. to use for his pitches, I'm glad he was my mentor during those three months :) I had fun. When I did my time (haha) at Sales, Eugene moved me to Studio. I 'graduated' on learning how to use PS, AI and DW :) Oh, and made friends who made things bearable when work seemed shyte. I got a taste of working in the real world.
SlitMyWristsThursdays, now simply SlitWristThursdays are an office hit haha. We actually look forward to it. I miss the lunchchats :) We'll spend an hour deciding on where to go for lunch. New acronyms every day; Su Yen is AEIOU (Always Eat In Office - Understood) now hahaha. I guess I'm EAH since I left. Lol corny.
I miss la..
After I left, the office got three new people in :)
I loved my time there, but it was time to go. Summer called :P A good break and some catching up. I remain patient on the outside and am impatiently dancing on the inside.
Too much of a good thing can also be bad. I applied for a part-time job today, hope I get a call back *crosses fingers* I'll go nuts staying home every day. I like working to earn my own money, even if it is sometimes just enough for me to spend each month. When I first started college, my allowance from my parents increased. Halfway through my first year of Diploma, it got cut down to 1/3 due to some factors. That left me with no option; find a job or die :P
I hated having no money during the first few months. It never felt enough, compared to the generous amount I used to get. I got jaded; spending it all because I knew I was going to get more the next month. With that 1/3 and whatever I earned, slowly I learnt how to manage my spendings better. I learnt the importance of saving for a rainy day.
It felt great, earning my own cash. Knowing that it was up to me to earn how much I wanted to get, sometimes more compared to the fixed amount I used to get.
That was last year. This year, that remaining 1/3 got cut away completely. Of course, beginning of the year they gave me a little boost to get started with. It's nice to know my mom has no say over where this cash goes :P It's nice to know I could afford to pay for my expenses. It's fun banking in cheques each month :D Happy to say I start June with two months' salary saved *hugs self* :)
Hope to multiply that amount and use it to buy myself a worthy birthday present wheeeee! Growing up is not boring. At times :P
Throw in great friends and fun outings, I'd say my first half of the year was nothing less than awesome :D Sure, I had my dark days, but having the best friends in the world I could ever ask for to balance those dark days out :)
So here's a huge thank you to all of you who I hung out, drank, ate, laughed so hard it hurt, stayed out til the late hours, worked, shot several thousand zombies, had ice cream and skyped with :)
Summer holidays: get a job, settle uni course, have fun and party my heart out. Not much to ask for, is it? ;D 2nd half of 2010 *flag*
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