Having too much fun

The month end is here. Over here, the financial year ends in June. Come 1st of July, it is considered a new year with new accounts and new ruling applies. As of right now, almost every departmental store and individual store are having clearance sale to clear all stocks for new stocks to come. Because I love shopping so much, HOW TO RESIST????

I've been on a spending spree ever since my trip to Brisbane/Gold Coast. I was taught that when you're on a holiday, spend on experience, spend wisely and be happy. When my trip was extended unexpectedly, I told myself that the money spent on extra accommodation, food and car rental was necessary. When I got back from the trip, I was in the mood to shop and went crazy with the sales. I told myself that stock take sale happens only once a year, why not.

I do realise that the amount in my bank account is depleting rather drastically, along with payments made to apply for graduation and IELTS test. No fret, I can just take some money from my savings. No choice.

On this very morning, on the final few days of June 2011, I decided that it was time to clear some debts and sort out my Excel sheet.

Looks like I'll be needing a second job and time to challenge myself to spend very wisely. Of course, shopping is now out of the question.

On the bright side, at least I had fun :)
As long as I am still alive, have a place to stay, food to eat, opportunity to work, friends and family by my side, money will come along :)

Have a great week!!!!!!!

Day off!

I know that I am blessed in many ways. Yet, I often find reasons to be bitter and wish that I had this or that. If you don't already know, I am so desperate for a job. As in a proper 9-5 job that pays me more than minimum wage just so I can have a better life. I want to eat whatever I want without worrying about the bill later on. I want to buy without looking at price tags. Shopping should be guilt-free. I must go on a holiday every 6 months. Basically, I don't have to worry about money. However, I am well aware that for so long I have responsibilities, I will never be able to not worry about money. oh why must everything revolve around money! I was told that I am being a little too impatient. I can't wait to graduate and join the work force because I NEED MY MONEY. yes I am so desperate for money (fyi, I will never do anything illegal or stupid for money) I want to get my PR and graduate now.

ok let's not talk financial.

Exactly one week ago, this time, I was in Gold Coast!!! The trip went by so fast I am missing it already :(









Why is it that my pictures turn out so tiny!!! I'm sure there is a way to fix it but I am just too lazy to figure it out now. Bare with it pleaseeee.

Oh, let me just say that I DON'T HAVE TO WORK TOMORROWWWWWW!!!
I am going to make sure that I treasure every single minute of tomorrow!!!! I have been working ever since I got back from my trip up until today (which is a Saturday). And I am scheduled to work everyday next week from monday to saturday. why am I so hardworking? A part of me is glad for the working hours because more hours means more pay. but a part of me is dreading it because I'm suppose to be on winter break! I guess money > holiday. oh well..... furthermore, sales are everywhere at the moment. Yay to stock take sale! more shopping = more money = more work hours.

I am so upset at the moment because my part-time job takes up so much of my time and energy!!!!! Can I have day offs and still be able to sustain my need for shopping? :(
I have yet to recover from my extended holiday and the shock from being way over budget for the trip. I truly believe in work life balance and the need to recover from a trip before heading back to reality.

How long has it been?

oh hello. that is if anyone still remembers minicoops.blogspot.com.
I am currently down with the usual flu + dry cough. some sickness i ALWAYS get during the transition to winter here in Melbourne. so yes, it is officially the second day of winter. however, I like to believe that winter came a few weeks earlier because it has been raining every other day for the past few weeks. Thank God for having mercy on us, the sun is now out but sadly, winter is here. So, it is still cold.

Ok when someone starts talking about the weather, it means that there is really nothing to talk about or just avoiding a certain topic.

i shall not avoid. enough of weather talk.

I have come to realize that my blog is a space for me to complain and vent out all my self-pity. As much as I like to complain, it annoys me. So for the better of everyone's eyes and for the sake of my own, I decided to take some time off writing self-pity and frustration posts on my blog and move on to facing the real deal - live life.

To turn my life around, I have been working/studying on weekdays and attempt to play hard on weekends. On weekends, I shop, eat, sleep, clean the house, laze around and occasionally, some outdoor fun. I can say that I am contented with my life now as it is, BUT, there is always much room for improvement.

At 23, being too comfortable is not a good thing. It's all about explore explore explore, right?

Oh and so I signed up for a diving course this year end. YAY.

Just a few weeks back, I went for a kayak trip with some friends. Hmmmm I guess some fun is best kept to ourselves. Let's just say it was an unforgettable trip and it will be something that we will all be thankful for. hehe.

on to studies, Semester 1 has ended and every student in Monash, except me, is currently in exam mode. I'm so glad to be done with exams!!!! However, I do have a MAJOR report due tomorrow. And speaking of which, I should be working on that now :p

I am happy to say that I found my mojo to blog once again. This time around, I will flood this blog with fun happy moments with a lot less sadness. OK?

I'm thinking HK style french toast for lunch, then continue to work on my report. okbye.

First quarter of the year

It has been a busy few days. It was meant to be an exciting Sunday when we gathered at 12pm and headed to the shooting range eager to fire our first shot on the rifle. Sadly, there was an ongoing competition that prevented us from our experience. It's alright, we'll be back soon. An impromptu trip to a game of laser tag brought us to a day filled with arcade games, bowling AND laser tag for only $16! Couldn't be happier :)

After 2 rounds of bowling, it has proven that I SUCK AT BOWLING! Am I really that bad at sports?! It's hard to believe when I use to do tracks and play sports. My ego is hurting me and I need to be back in form! I promised myself to pick up a sport other than gym. promise. I've also learned that one day if I should have any kids, they are allowed to play sports and computer games. Moderately of course. It'll be good to stimulate the fun-side of a child. The more I think about how lousy I was at bowling, the more I dislike myself for being lazy at sports!!!

Just a few hours ago, I questioned myself if I feel like my age. I don't. Honestly, I very much feel like I am 19 and still very very curious about a lot of things. Hmmmm I'm still not very experienced am I? There's so much out there to feed my empty cup!

Time to bring out the camera and have some picture time. I'm getting bored of this blog.

Currently:

Sunrise, beach, macaroons, Ben&Jerry's chunky monkey, Green tea & Durian ice-cream, Mango smoothie, fried oreo's, spicy hot chips, Mocha Jo's ceaser salad, brown bag, new purse, shoes, jackets, denims, floral's, mustard scarf, friends back home, my room in Malaysia, that dream job, gym, socks/tights, satay, Hokkien mee, holiday....

how long has it been? not that long

I don't think I have been using my brain much lately because I can barely remember when and what was the last post about. As much as I dislike studying for exams or tests, I actually think that it works well in stimulating the brain and I can remember things better. Ever since my last exam, I find my memory getting worst as I have less brain-stimulating stuffs to think or remember. This is what happens when you've been on a 3 months holiday doing nothing. I LOVE BEING LAZY.
But I think it's time to put a stop to it. My career and residency status in Melbourne is at stake and I should be more worried thinking of ways to achieve what I really want in life.

So I finally remembered and found the time to finish off the movie 'The Pursuit of Happiness" played by Will Smith and son. I think I watched the movie some year back but since I have a habit of watching a show halfway then leave it for the next time, I tend to forget finishing the other half of the show. To my surprise, my last memory of the movie stopped at the part where Will Smith was at the basketball court with his on-screen/off-screen son. Quote, unquote never let anyone tell you what you can't do. You must protect your dream. OK, that is really what I need to hear, right now, at this moment.

I'm currently at a crossroad thinking which path to take. Before, it was crystal clear to me. Now, I'm doubtful and that's not good. Once the doubt comes in, the confidence drops and I get the urge to leave, like I did many times in many areas of my life. Today, I realize what a quitter I can be and how my determination sometimes falls through like it never happened. Just like that time when I picked up ballet and decided to give up because I got bored of repeating the same routine. Just like that last time when I decided to give art a go and I gave up because I got bored. Just like that time I was so determined that I will finish my electric piano lessons but gave up because I had exams as my excuse. Those mentioned were just a few of the 'give ups' I had in my 24 year old life.

So as I was saying, I am a little uncertain of my path now that graduation is becoming real. I felt like a student for a long time and had no pressure in my future career. Now, career seminars and career fairs are slapping on my face for a reality check. Is this really what I want or am I just doing it because it is the right thing to do?

This is my transition period. From a student to a young adult creating her life. I can almost feel myself leaving my parents shelter and moving to a place I will soon create.
It is alright. One way or another, my path will show and I will be on my way to my Chanel bags and mini cooper.

I have a plan and I should elaborate further when I actually get to execute it.


Stay healthy and happy everyone.

1000 Awesome Things

Sometimes we need reminders to remind us how awesome our lives are :)

If you need a reminder, please visit: http://1000awesomethings.com/

Since it's a Sunday, Im gonna share with you a photo of my family during Christmas service in church.


yes, the chairs sure are comfy. The perfect chair to put anyone to sleep :p

haha my life is awesome.

Have an awesome week ahead!

family photos to start the rabbit year

more angpao's pleaseeeeee

Happy Chinese New Year!! :))

The Rabbit year is here once again. It is my 2nd Rabbit year. Guess how young I am.

May this year be another eventful year for everyone ;) Stay healthy, Stay happy.

Slam it to the left if you're having a good time

Did you grow up with Spice Girls? I did.
Yes it's time to spice up your life with some positivity ;)

True story

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I took a pencil and wrote

Being on a holiday means losing track of time. and I'm proud to say that I've succeeded in doing so. Everyday is a Sunday. How awesome is that? :D
I go to bed every night thinking - yayyyy no school tomorrow and no deadlines!! woohoo!!

But I guess happy moments don't last very long. God is fair.
Today I came to realization that my holiday is coming to an end. Just 5 weeks to go and hello please study and graduate. It felt so much better before the new year came cause mentally there is still so much more play time. My holiday ends next year. IELTS? it can wait. No JiaWei you can't procrastinate any longer. Your IELTS test is next Wednesday. You have slightly a week more to prepare and if you're not ready, you can start packing because you'll be heading home next year. Can you feel my fear now? i guess not.

So I tried an online Listening test (IELTS consists of listening, reading, writing and speaking test) and did miserably. I need a band 8 but I only scored 7. Can you feel my fear?

I may be conversing with you in english but technically I'm not from an english speaking country, therefore english is not my first language. So they say in the IELTS website and the reason why I have to go through with this test in order for the land of kangaroos to believe that I can actually understand and survive among the angmoh's.

Just moments ago, I took a pencil and wrote down my 'task's for tomorrow'/the week ahead. There are currently 5 to-do's on the list. I guess bumming around for a month is taking its toll on me. Being lazy lead me to think that I'm incapable of completing anything. What if I'm not ready for the test? =///////

Can you feel my fear now?

i guess not :((((

It's gonna be a busy week ahead. I need to pray. God lift my burdens. Amen.

I guess exaggerating is part of being on a holiday.

If he's in my dreams, please don't wake me up

Sources: Internet

Crossing the year to 2011.

2010 seemed so recent. It felt like just yesterday I was at Carman's place ushering in 2010 with his friends and family. We welcomed the year of the Tiger and gave hugs and wishes to everyone present. My internship came to an end as Chinese New Year approaches. I do what I usually do for Chinese New Year, visiting relatives and heading back to my mom's hometown in Kluang. Soon after, my holiday in Malaysia came to an end and I was on my way back to Melbourne.

Melbourne was the same as before and it felt like home. I saw the boy after 7 weeks and it felt good. I moved into a new home with new housemates and we became closer than ever. The house in Melbourne felt like home and it was a place we all longed for when away from our Malaysian home. We cooked, we cleaned, we laughed, we studied, we slept, we showered, we had parties.. it was a perfect home :)

Semester started and the students at home were determined to start afresh and study hard for the year. I made a promise to myself that I'll let the past be a motivation for me to move forward. I gave up partying and took my studies seriously like never before.

Easter came and the bunch of us in Melbourne embarked on a trip to Adelaide and had by far the best dimsum in Australia.

After Easter, my life was all about studying, cooking, relaxing, shopping, sleeping, cleaning and brunch on weekends. I finally felt like a student having the perfect campus life, where I met new friends from all parts of the world and feeling accomplished every night when I head to bed.

September came and the event that I've been organizing with a group of friends came to reality. The sold out event was the best reward for all the effort that we've put in. Most of all, we quickly became friends and it became one of the best part of my uni life :)

After 2 major exams and release of results, I was on a place back to Malaysia for a long holiday. This time around, I was excited to be home for a real holiday free from work, with the aim to spend time with friends, family and myself :)

It felt awesomely good to be home in my own room, feeling how it was like to be home and put all the year's hard work to a rest.

I have become more matured and independent in my own ways. I proved to myself that I can do whatever I want if I put my heart into it and I am now ready to take on more challenges. There are times I feel short on life but I have learnt to appreciate what I already have. To conclude 2010, I thank God for all the blessings that He has given me and for He has not forsaken me through times of trouble.

Counting my blessings, 2011 will be another great year for growth mentally and spiritually.

To everyone out there, Have fun and embrace 2011! Forget the past and move on to a new start. Believe in God, believe in yourself and you'll move mountains. Just, believe and have faith :)

Cheers to 2011!

no other excuse, just lazy

My wish has been granted. for all I do now is eat, watch korean series, surf the net, laze around, meet up with friends, shopping and spend time with the family.

So the usual questions:
1. When are you graduating?
next year end.

2. How long is your course?
4 years.

3. Why is it taking you so long to complete?
cause i failed. (thanks i loveeeee being asked this question)

4. Are you planning to stay back after graduation?
yes i am.
Provided if I score an almost full marks for IELTS and my determination is great enough to sustain me through the gruesome period of getting a PR and landing an awesome job.

5. How long will you be back for holidays?
3 months. Leaving after Chinese New Year.

So, above are the Top 5 questions I've been asked ever since stepping foot back in Malaysia. If it's not obvious enough, I really DON'T enjoy being asked about my graduation. It's something I look forward to yet despise at the same time. I just can't get over it! Ignore me if you have to.

Other than that, being home had been good. Though sometimes, it makes me wonder what will life be like if I've never left home. Whatever it is, I'm glad I did and as much as I love Malaysia as home, for the near future, I'd like to be away and explore places other than my comfort zone. So for the remaining days of 2010, I'm thankful for all the decisions I've made thus far, happy with the people I've met, glad for the things I've went through (good/bad) and eternally grateful for my family and friends.

omg my baby sister is 9 years old today. Will talk about her birthday celebrations soon! heading out for dinner bye.

korean drama love

Currently watching: Marry me, Mary.


source: Google image

*** someday, i'll be wearing converse shoes for my wedding photo.

without wings.

So after all the crazy packing and shifting, im finally back in my room in Malaysia. Of the 2 weeks I've been home, I've spent 98% of my time with my family and a family trip to Bali. The rest of the 2% was spent on me-time and friends. Yesterday, I spent 98% of my time catching up with myself and drowned myself in Korean drama.

Malaysia had been good. But not good enough because I don't have a car I call my own. Hence feeling like a bird without wings.

For this is my last summer break before graduation, I've decided to take a break off any internship and enjoy the holidays. but things are not turning out quite like it. all my friends are at work and everyone is busy with their life. i foresee myself screaming at boredom. i think it starts now. i've been a planner. and having an empty calender with no plans ahead freaks me out for i am wasting my precious time doing nothing but watching TV series.

Fickle minded as always, I'll be screaming for me-time when my calender gets a lil too crowded with plans.

sigh, such is the life of a person who is not satisfied with life. please forgive me. im on a holiday.


Choke Carman get back here RIGHT NOW.

Officially summer

Summer break is finally here. The campus is scarily quiet and empty. My room has been cleaned out. I've bought containers and brought out boxes to store my stuff for the holidays. I've packed my bags for home. The house is still as messy but somehow it is what makes it feels like home. I've never felt this way. Same time last year, there wasn't really much time to sit and ponder on the year that has passed. Everything went in the speed of light and now it is the last month of another year. I dislike this feeling of leaving a place that I've grown so comfortable with. The house was almost perfect. I love having the girls around. Because we're so comfortable with each other it makes talking, laughing and crying so much more at ease. Just 2 flights of stairs away, I have that one person that I know I can depend on no matter what.

Pretty soon, my peers will be dressed up in graduation gowns, receiving certificates from the Chancellor, taking pictures and throwing hats in the sky. How I wish I was one of them. I have always wondered if my parents and siblings were disappointed when they found out that their trip to Melby would have to be postponed for another year. I'm happy to see the smiles on the faces of my peers. The talk of graduation, career and the future ahead of them. So many of them, I'm not sure if we'll ever cross paths again. Best of luck to them and I'm glad to have met every single one of them :) Unknowingly, I've known my classmates for 4 years. As for me, now, what will next year be without all the familiar faces?

I'll be home real soon. This summer break better be a BLAST!

I've spent the past few days watching Korean drama. sighhhh I cant express how much I love the occasional romance comedy type of series that makes me go lovey dovey and fluffy inside my stomach. More series and more romance please. I'd like to be in a fantasy during my holidays.

i should have the time but i cant seem to find the time

I've been on summer break for a week now. The weather is still a little crazy. I enjoy the sunny days but it's really not that fun when the house doesn't come with air-conditioning. For the holidays, I've been catching up with friends, eating a whole lot, spending a whole lot, catching up on sleep, slack, finished all my tv series, did some major cleaning on the toilet and kitchen area, attempt to tidy up my room but failed big time as I proceeded to pack for the holidays. I'm shifting to a new home next year and it is a pain to pack/unpack all the rubbish/treasures I have collected for the 2 years I have been here. And that pretty much summarizes my one week.

I really can't stand the sight of my current website and it is in my after-exam-list to do a major clean-up of this site. BUT, I'm just too lazy. not very friendly with html's. Laters.

how interesting

I think it has been more than a year that I used this blog as a dumping site for all my unhappiness. this has to stop! Whenever I log into my account, all I can think about is the anger I have in me and all matters that make me unhappy. I guess I find it more appropriate to let out my frustrations here than to people around me. I scrolled back to a few recent posts and all I read is - sad sad sad and sad. Things changed. I don't see what's so interesting with my life anymore when all I do is attend classes, study for finals, cook, head out for the occasional brunch/dinner, grocery shopping.. no more pictures on outings and parties. I think the last I step foot into a club was a few months back? oh and I've been 'trying' to save, in terms of money. Living within a budget is not fun! I love Melbourne for the sales they have throughout the year. But it's really taking a toll on me financially. I haven't been shopping much, but once I do, I'll be cooking in for the next month or so. In my attempt to save in terms of money, I've taken up cooking. Cooking proper food at a lower cost and it does not include instant noodles. i guess i have Masterchef Australia to thank for. I'm totally hooked on and inspired by the TV show, I really don't mind putting that extra effort to cook up something yummy. On a scale from 1 to 10, I'm probably a 4 now? Gosh do you know cooking can be really expensive, especially when you need the proper cooking utensils and fresh raw materials for a good dish? I have a few recipes in mind that I hope to try out after my exams.

So now you see why I say my life isn't so interesting anymore? Because I stay home most of the time, watching Masterchef and cooking up a storm in the kitchen during my free time. Not to forget, nowadays, I'd rather stay home and watch 10 episodes of series than go crazy in a club. I see the joy in good food and the joy of just doing nothing at no cost!

Seriously, is this what 23 year old's do?

In less than a weeks time I'll be done with my exams. And I'm gonna get out of this boring lifestyle of mine and embrace my loooooooooooong summer break. It's gonna be summer and i'm heading home!