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???
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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?
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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
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