A place call Home

It's been one week since I came back home. After such gruesome weeks preparing for the finals, I heaved sighs of relieve after the clock ticked the last minute that marked the end of my semester 2 last Tuesday =). Tears of happiness? uh-uh..more like stoned by the papers. Oh well, whatever it is..it was over. That's what matters. Right after the last paper, immediately I went back to my hostel, grab my Nike bagpack and bid goodbye to NUS. The word excitement alone could not describe my feelings. It's a little bit of 'this' and 'that' all blended into what seems like a mocha ice-blended kinda feeling, u knw? Right..I'm beginning to crap nonsense haha. Anyway, it really feels good to be back, especially a place where I can hang out with my dear friends whom are also back for the semester break, dining out almost everyday, talk, joke and laugh out loud together and catch up with one another after so long. =) I had been shopping with my family around KL too, eating sumptuous food which I don't think I will be able to find in Singapore [seriously, there's ntg much to eat in SG, trust me..good food there means more cash pouring out from your wallet =( ] I'm already feeling broke from all these spending xD...but it's worth the money compared to spending them in SG, obviously. Sigh, another 9 more days and I will need drag myself back to the National University of Stress =S Anyone wants to visit me during christmas week? Ur GLADLY welcomed to crash at my place ;) I just hope I will not rot out of boredom lol. Maybe not, since I pretty much have a number of CCA's tasks to settle. But I know I will again, miss Subang a lot, and yes, when I say a lot, I really mean it. In fact, no other place will ever replace Subang in my heart; the place I grew up, the place I made my best of friends, the place I always love and the place I will always call Home. =)

Hola!

When was the last time I blogged? I couldn't quite remember...haha. Anyway, the point is that it's been such a long time since I spend some time to blog. Well, it's inevitable since I'm always filled with tasks and assignments and CAs, etc...never ending list of work. Worse still is that I'm currently involved with few other curricular activities aside from choir. Life Sciences Society D&D, InFusion2011, Sparkz2011 and NussuWelfare. Sounds pretty dang lot huh? Although it's been busy to live amidst the pile of workload, I find it rewarding to be given the opportunity to be part of the organising comm, especially in NUS. Of course, without realising that it's already the last 2 weeks of my semester...FINALS is SOON!!! T.T the hellish moment of every semester which I dread and dreaded everytime I finished my last few words for every paper. Not like I can actually runaway from taking the exam, if I have the choice, I think I would! Haha! I rather pack my bag, get a sunblock, my sunglasses, a lovely pair of comfy shoes and just travel! But I will have to put that idea behind, not until I finish my exam and return to Msia^^. Soon, and yes, VERY soon I will be able to meet my family and friends back home~not to mention I will be joining "The Gang" (lamest dictation by ah zhong = =, but I use it somewhat) for a 3D2N Penang trip! can hardly wait ;) All right, looks like I have to stop here and revert my attention back to Metabolism...ugh (CA tomorrow morning =S). All the best everyone and see you when holiday starts, Cheers~!

SEP

Okay, it's been quite some time since I last posted a blog, and a really short one too. Just managed to squeeze some of my time to update my latest status of what I am going through right now.
SEP, known as the Student Exchange Program, the one program that practically makes any student to dream high with excitement, the kind of joyous feeling we have when we know or feel that the opportunity to study abroad (and a farther one) is within our grasp. That includes me either. I had heard comments from seniors that doing SEP really earn them a one-of -a kind experience that they can never get just by studying in Singapore. Some even call it life-changing. Previously, I did think of going for SEP but due to certain limitations and the not-so-cheap living expenses for living in foreign land, I eventually stop considering any further, until two days ago. I attended a SEP briefing and consultation, and that's when my interest for SEP was revitalized. I left a short message for my parents on the very same night, stating that I wish to do SEP but of course, I did not put high hopes for it as I was expecting a "No" since its really costly to fund for SEP expenditure. ^^ However, it turned out the way I least expected. When I first received consent from my parents to apply for SEP, I couldn't help but to grin from ear to ear. My fingers automatically reached for my lappy, placed at the keyboard, typing and clicking from one webpage to another for hours in order to find a good, matching uni. It's not easy work. In fact, it is really tedious. Modules mapping, cost estimating, filling in forms, consulting the deans and lastly, interviews. I almost wanted to give up as the deadline for the submission is soon, and I meant, REAL soon. It's this Fri. That's when I know there's actually another round of application in early January next year for the 3rd year sem 2 exchange. So, I decided to apply during that time as I will have more time to discuss with my parents in detail, more time for mapping modules and more time to THINK. haha. yup..just sum it up. Anyway, I just want to emphasize how happy I actually am feeling right now, and also really thankful to my family for giving me their support for my decision. I just hope that I will be able to have enough preparation by the time the 2nd round of application opens. Seems that the chances of getting SEP is lower compared to applying now. But what matters most is a resolute aim of getting into a particular uni, the uni which I WANT and CAN afford to go without any regret and doubt. That is why, time is what I need, sufficiently long enough to make my decisions without haste. Pray that everything goes smoothly without unnecessary interference which may disrupt my plans and may I be granted the opportunity to embark yet another new, exciting journey in other top, established universities. =)

UFO5 = University Freshmen Orientation V

Orientation, three word sums it all. Exhausting but fun. =) Goodnight~~

The end of my long break

Before I knew it, exactly two months had passed since I returned to my home sweet home. Tomorrow, I will have to take the usual 5-hour trip back to Singapore and embark yet another gruel-some journey of my life. I would not have to freaking return to my uni THIS early (1 month earlier than when new semester actually starts) if I had not involved myself in the coming orientation. Sigh~ Anyway, the past holidays I spend with my family and friends had been a fun one. Genting trip, hang-outs, badminton (missed all bball sessions), Langkawi, etc. These memories will remain vivid in my mind. Nothing can really delineate exactly how I feel for such precious memories made with my loved ones. They are my gems, sparkling intensely as if to remind me that whatever lies in my path, it is all worth it. As for now, one by one, my dear friends are returning to their respective unis. The earliest goes to Jen Chong. Maybe I should give him an award myself. ^^ "The Earliest-who-return-university Male Friend" . Before I end my blog, I wish all of my dear friends to stay healthy always and may success be in your hands. Love you guys~ *Hugz*

World Cup Fever

The moment has come again where venues offering wide-screen plasma TV or projector screen with live broadcast of sports channel are fully occupied with football maniacs or even those who seek to enjoy the crowd of shouting oohs and aahs whenever there is a shot into or over the goalpost. Four years had passed since the 2006 World Cup and now, the 2010 World Cup had begun. It will be another bet for most people on whether which team will lift up the trophy this time. In 2002, it was Brazil. Followed by Italy to emerge as the champion in 2006. This round, will it be the fast-paced Argentines to win? Or will Brazil snatch back the triumph and joy as the top winner? Although most of us are expecting the big teams to proceed to the finals, it cannot be denied that there were a few surprising moments, or I can say "embarrassing" times when the team failed to make the cut. For example, the case of the Green fumble was most talked about after the goalkeeper of England accidentally let the ball slipped off his hands when he had actually managed to catch the ball, leading to a draw for the Americans. Then, the match between Spain and Switzerland had upset hundreds, or maybe thousands of fans around Malaysia when they lost one goal to Switzerland. Spain had been a favourite to win the game, much to our disappointment that they gave a lousy performance throughout the whole match. However, there were certain incredible goals made by certain scorers such as Park Ji-Sung, Maicon, Klose and Messi (eventhough all of his goal-shots were retained by the Nigerian goalkeeper, he was good). All in all, I hope there will be more exciting matches in the upcoming matches when round 16 begins all the way till the finals. Or else, the 90 minutes of each match may be used for something else instead.

p/s: I am rooting for Germany. =)

The day I lost my handphone...again

It was the last day of our 3D2N Genting trip as we were getting ready to return to our homes when it happened. I was pretty sure that I had my phone in my handbag since I remember placing it back inside after I send a message to Bryan, which also happened to be the last time I got to use my cellphone. Then, when and where it could have lost itself, no...correction, when and where I lost it? But its futile to think about it now since the cellphone is no longer in my hands. What I can do now is to reflect on my own carelessness and to be more alert in the future. And to whoever who is "lucky" enough to pick up my phone, please take good care of it. With my last sentence, I bid farewell to my W960i Sony Ericsson (given by my 2nd sis) which I had use for only over a year. May I be protected from losing any of my own belongings again, especially handphones (or wallets).

A walk to remember, a year to decipher and a future to look after

It's been a year (well not exactly a year but a whole academic year) since I entered NUS as a university undergraduate. It was then, all about application for student pass, rushing for tuition grant application, long queues on the registration day and carrying heavy bags and luggage to my first ever hostel. I could still remember the rush of adrenaline in my body when I first started my life as a student in Singapore and knowing new fellow Malaysian friends in MSL before I eventually attended my first lecture. It was still fresh in mind as if it was just yesterday. I had GEK2022 Samurai, Geisha and Yakuza as Self or Other for my first lesson. Of course, with my dear friend Joan, we were anticipating how the class would turn out. Then, class after class, learning how to cope with the immense pressure and trying to adapt to the lifestyle, it was soon nearing the first week of holiday, the recess week. Perhaps I wasn't fully adapted to the life here at that time, I was extremely happy when I returned home. In my mind, I kept on complaining about how bland and hectic the lifestyle in Sg, not wanting to return to the solitary life, in which such negative thoughts eventually died down after a while. Of course, now I had already gotten used to it, or I can say myself as being "immunized" , since I would be wandering off to do something else like watching movies or creating a havoc in my cluster (Im pretty known as the talkative one) when I was tensed. Ahh..good luck to my future clustermates ^^. Oh~! Almost forgot, the nerve-racking experience of going for the choir audition, which I had thought I would not have made it. Pretty surprised when I succeeded and also got the section I want, soprano! Go SopDarlings! It was a thrilling and a memorable journey of ups and downs during practices with my fellow choristers. I really love NUSChoir and wish them all the best in their competition in Bratislava. I couldn't go because its TOO expensive. Nothing is free in Singapore, that is the MAIN lesson I received. Talking about money, I also became more and more thrifty on my own expenditure. So, kawan-kawan di Malaysia, janganlah rasa kecewa jika saya selalu mengadu betapa mahalnya perbelanjaan kita. Belanjalah saya kalau nak aku tutup mulut =D. Now, before I even get the chance to seriously think what I had gone through, it is already the end of the 2nd semester and Im heading back today (Its already 2.30am now so...yea). Soon, after the semester break, I will have to head back to NUS to take in the role as OGL for the orientation. Will get to meet with the freshies! Also, prepare for another war when 3rd sem begins..boohoooo~. Alright, time to sum up. It had been a wondrous journey for me. I could say that this experience is pretty much a once in a lifetime experience. There were times when I felt a tinge of regret coming to NUS but now, as I think back, I would not have been the way I am now if I had not chosen this path. So, once again, I want to thank God for his blessings, my family, my dear friends in Subang and also my friends in NUS who helped and guided me tonnes when I had my moments. Really thank you all. I would not have been able to live my life fully without all of you. =) *hugz* God bless~

2 more weeks to go~

Its week 12 (NUS calendar) and soon it will be the last week of Semester 2 studies. Yoohoo~!! But at the same time, it means finals is approaching real SOON T.T. Gahh~~Who cares, I will still need to go through it once again sooner or later. I just can't wait for the moments AFTER the finals..man..that seems like months to come, haha. Currently, I just have to push one last final effort for this finals before I can have my holidays. Food, movies, loitering in the malls, yum-char, and my friends and family!! ahh~~coziness. Jia you bah! I wish everyone all the best in their upcoming exams and hope to meet you all and have all the fun when Semester 2 ends! *Hugz*

TalentQuest'10

Tomorrow is the grand finale of TalentQuest'10. It will begin at 7pm until approximately 10pm. The competition is held at The Arena, Clarke Quay with 4 soloist, 3 vocal groups and 3 bands competing on stage to emerge as the grand prize winner. There are difficulties in getting our own NUS students to attend this event due to low publicity and also the lack of interest showed by the students towards these singers whom they do not know (even if Jasmine Tye , one of the sgpore idol season 2 finalist is appearing as guest performer). However, I still hope and pray that by tomorrow itself, supporters of the contestants will come to support this event and give their cheers to the competitors ^^ . Hope everything will go smoothly without any glitch and may there be a supporting crowd tomorrow night. Like a saying goes, "All's well ends well" . Pray hard~

Desire....to sleep nowadays.

I have noticed these days, Im turning more and more of a sleeping pig!! I always feel drowsy at lectures, yawning incessantly during studies and worst, sleeping for more than 8 hours most of the time. I have no idea what is going on in my brain but I just cannot help feeling the drowsiness in my mind. Time to time, I just wanna go back to room, spread myself on my bed and hug my pillows to sleep. In psychology class, I had learned that pons in our brain are responsible in regulating sleep and dreams. Is the pons in my brain have become less stable in the regulation? Or is it just my mental condition constantly sending messages to my brain saying that I should sleep..again. = = Looks like I better regain some self-discipline before I really turned into a lazy, sleeping bummer. *yawn~~* (even started to feel bleary from typing a blog..zzz)

And a new Tiger is born

Today is the 30th day before Chinese New Year. Following the customary culture, this night is when family reunite and have a delightful, merry dinner. This is the first year I am not celebrating this day with my family as I am only returning to Subang on Sunday, that is tomorrow (1st day of chinese new year). It is slightly solemn as I will be alone tonight in my room, with my eyes probably glued to the screen of my lappy. Nonetheless, I had a pretty good time cleaning my room. A feeling of satisfaction as I wiped off the last peck of dust in my room (even cleaned the ceiling fan). Now I will start packing and deciding on what to bring along as I do not want heavy bags slinging around me, making me as if I'm an old, frail lady when I start to huff and puff from the weight while walking. I just hope that this new year will bring a round of good luck and prosperous life to everyone I know. May the Tiger protect us with his claws and lead us to great heights with his thunderous roars. Let us together with the Tiger welcome the new lunar year of 2010 =). See you guys in Subang~! *Hugz*

Credo~

Credo is a song I learned in choir. When I first listen to this song, it immediately brought tears to my eyes. The heavenly melodious soprano just rang through my ears, seeping into my brain and somewhat bring me one step closer to God. It may be the influence from the music itself but, to me, music is one major route for me to be able to communicate with Him. I am not a person who is good with words. I cannot express my feelings clearly and thus, I rather chose not to before I uttered words which digress from my true feelings. Therefore, I am really thankful that I am blessed with a voice which allows me to connect my feelings towards my guardian and Lord whom I cannot see with my eyes. By singing, I am able to let go what I should not hid in me and let it flow to Him, the one Lord who will never abandon me and guide me for the rest of my afterlife, to understand and enable myself to feel His presence even if He is not by my side in reality. Hence, Credo; a song sung to cry and give our utmost love to Him, God bless to my friends and family and to anyone whom I never even met before. =) ~Credo indium, passtrem omnipotentem~

work, work and MORE work~!

Assignments, presentations, lab reports, journal articles, tutorials, continual assessments, choir practices (even on SATS), etc etc. Before I even get to do my own further revision, I think my soul will leave me first. Oh right, what else are there for me when this is just the very beginning of sem 2. wuhuhuhuhu~T.T I guess by the end of the semester, all the words I utter will only be all the workloads I mentioned above, round and round, turning in circles like a merry-go-round in my mind. May I survive the obstacles of NUS life here. Thy shall greet the stress with grace~humbly. HAH! as if...^^ Still, I will not wave a white flag above my head but to push myself thrice the effort on everything. Ganbate~~aje aje fighting!

~pek yee~