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Mid year updates

2010-05-31T20:58:00.002+10:00

Came home yesterday to find this sweetie on my table. =D <3 you Sam! XOXO
She painted the paper bag. So cute.
Yey~
Few weeks ago I had the best turkish food I've eaten.
Along with the softest, yummiest and mouthwatering bread ever! <3

Oh Snap!

2010-04-17T22:59:00.002+10:00

Yeah, oh snap alright. At full draw, it snapped right in the middle in my face. At least I got out of it okay with only a scratch on my chin. I'm heart broken. My poor baby out of commission. =(

Invictus - William Ernest Henley

2010-03-29T00:46:00.001+11:00

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

Long New Year Weekend

2010-01-03T22:46:00.003+11:00

2010 started off with a bang...literally. Epic storm clouds rolled over Melbourne, casting the city into darkness like some sort of Armageddon, and then it poured bucket loads for 15- 30 minutes, 3 hours before midnight. At 12, fireworks erupted from Federation Square in Melbourne and down the beach near where I stay. January 1, 2010, I had a good BBQ at coach's place, and we celebrated his birthday late yesterday at FAC. It was a fabulous banana cake. I should get the recipe off from Alec's mom. Leesa made awesome cranberry muffins too. I wonder how they made them all so fluffy, moist and oh so perfect.

Han's sister from NSW brought in a baby wallaby she's currently raising. Her husband's a giant!
The wallaby up close. Doesn't like the cameras much. She had to bundle it up as it was just way too cold for it.
The super delicious banana cake with a target frosting! Yum~~~

Yuzu on the Rocks

2009-12-26T22:31:00.004+11:00

Today's a rather normal day I guess. Went for practice, head home for lunch and rest, and then remembered I needed some groceries. Many of you know that on boxing day, most of the shops hold massive sales to clear their stocks or just to make some money. So of course the crowd would be huge. Huge would be an understatement if you were to go to Chadstone to shop. I heard it was pure chaos. Being someone who hates crowds very much, I stuck to Bayside, but even then at 3pm, there were still lots of people about in the shopping centre. Got my groceries without problem, and even shopped a little myself. A total of 3 garments for $20. lol. I need new clothes anyway. Watched 'Young Victoria' during dinner. Good movie. I recommend it.

Took out my favorite liqueur. I wonder whether Singapore has this in their japanese markets.
Nothing like pork belly with ssamjang and kimchi, fried rice and a nice cold glass of Yuzu liqueur on the rocks. =)

Out of my mind

2009-12-23T18:32:00.005+11:00

The only other time I felt this stressed was during the examinations. Currently, I'm staring at the computer screen feeling a little lost as to what to do. Application is done (hopefully the right way), I'm not so sure if I've got all my documents right or if I've gotten them all. I think I really need someone to sit beside me and go through them with me while I submit them. =/ Such a dependent. It also didn't help that I've now got added pressure from practice. The weather was not cooperative either, and has become super hot nowadays, I'm losing sleep since the weekend. Consecutively. Everyone always assumed that I always know what to do next, make decisions without batting an eye, perform well, and expect me to get everything together right on the first try. It's not easy. I cannot take it anymore. I'm going to bed. NOW.

Stan Walker - Black Box [Official Video]

2009-12-19T23:22:00.001+11:00

Lol, the newest Aussie idol. =D he's awesome.

Christmas spirit

2009-12-13T23:01:00.003+11:00

The christmas spirit is here. =) Had a christmas shoot at Casey's and after that, went to Frankston Hospital to do some caroling for the children's ward. It was fun. Can't sing to save my life, but at least standing next to Wes and Steps drowns out my wailing. hahahahaha.....I'm going to spend my first Christmas here in Melb. =( So sad...

Hannah the crocked reindeer...lawl...

Busy month...

2009-12-04T00:00:00.003+11:00

It's been a harrowing November, and as the days slip into December, I now have time to look back and say, "Gosh, the year went by so fast". It's true when you are kept busy. Anyway, good news....I've officially finished university! Yay! =) Got my results a couple of hours ago, and to my surprise, I did unexpectedly well. I thought I wouldn't get through that module alive. Hahahaha....

Here's some photos from November. Starting from end of October actually...

Char Kway Teow! The best one in Melbourne so far. =)
Max Brenners! OMG too sweet. =( I like their Frappes better.
Evelyn's Bday cake....IT WAS TOO CUTE! Too bad we had to cut it up and eat it.
My favorite number. =) Taken while waiting for our Korean food.

The The Impotence of Proofreading, by TAYLOR MALI

2009-11-18T09:50:00.001+11:00

VERY IMPORTANT =P

Goodbye student life....

2009-11-12T10:16:00.003+11:00

Sat for my last uni exam yesterday. I think I should be able to pass.......hopefully.... Anyway! Didn't do much after that, just headed to Maccas for lunch, took my bro for a shoot and talk about stupid things with the boys. =) Anyway, hopefully you'll get more frequent updates from this blog. =) <3 you all!!

The giant aussie eggtart at CCM two weeks ago...Taste bad....

It seems like Summer's skipped over Spring. Got burnt to badly on Sunday at the Monash Trophy. =( There goes all my hope for an even tan this summer. =(

Jap Chae Attempt 1

2009-10-26T00:46:00.002+11:00

Sam and I made Jap Chae for dinner today, or rather, attempted. It wasn't close to the taste, but it looks close and smells close...It's still yummy. =) Just too salty. =.= Had to drink 5 cups of water after that. No joke. LOL Next time we'll get a proper Jap Chae recipe and try again. =)

Paper Cranes Productions Wedding Showcase 2008

2009-10-22T11:25:00.001+11:00

If I want any videographer for my wedding, I reckon Papercranes would be it.

Up the temp

2009-10-20T22:20:00.002+11:00

Today's so hot and sunny. Sunny I can appreciate, but the heat? Not so much. It's still much better than SG tho. So good to not walk around in a jacket. Can't wait for it to grow warmer so I can hit the beach after exams. =D

090221 Infinity Challenge Gee Parody "EnerGee"

2009-10-09T00:40:00.001+11:00

Lolz!!! My fav K band HAHAHAHAHA

Validation

2009-10-06T21:46:00.001+11:00

SMILE. XD

The Mom Song--- With Lyrics

2009-10-03T17:44:00.001+10:00

Upgrade

2009-09-21T20:36:00.003+10:00

Finally got the time to update a bit. I'm currently back in SG for two weeks only. Family business. Anyway, on the way back, I got upgraded to business class due to some mix up. It was awesome. Once you have tasted business class, you are converted. Wonder whether I will get to sit business class again. Hm...On a side note, Star Trek was fantastic. Wouldn't mind watching it again. <3

Breakfast in business class while watching A&D.

Down

2009-09-13T12:52:00.003+10:00

I feel like such a failure and I'd disappointed my coach. I was suppose to go for the Holdsworth today at MAC, but instead, I stayed at home to finish my assignment. Moreover, I had overslept. I wished I had finished my work earlier, but this assignment was tough. I think I had a breakthrough last night though.

Of cakes and gifts

2009-09-06T15:40:00.002+10:00

My birthday has come and gone, and I've received many birthday wishes, gifts and love from those around me. I felt older, maybe wiser and more mature, but I am not sure if I had accomplished enough. Nevertheless, I will work even harder in the years to come. =) I'll never give up even when things seem to not go well.

This came in today, no thanks to Aus post, but at least it arrived safely. <3

What is that? (Τι είναι αυτό;) 2007

2009-07-30T16:59:00.001+10:00

I want hugs from my mom and dad now. D=

More....

2009-07-23T23:13:00.002+10:00

And this makes five. Actually, there were two other rainbows just beside this one, making it three for today, but they were kinda faded. You can see the most faded rainbow in this one. It's just on the left of this rainbow. =D

Over the rainbow

2009-07-14T17:39:00.002+10:00

Lookie what I been seeing for the last week or two. =D
Fourth rainbow this semester. Hahahahaha...You don't get to see this many when in SG. This one became a lot darker after I took this picture, and the colors were really really prominent. =)

Went to a Hakka tea house in the Glen. Fantastic food. It's gonna be one of my new fav places to eat. =) WIll be attempting some Hakka recipes to try out. I found FRESH lotus roots! Gonna make awesome soup with it this week! And maybe try to eat them raw too. If they are sweet. =)

Term break

2009-07-13T14:05:00.003+10:00

Been having term break for a while now. Quite a few things happened, some good, some bad. Results coming out soon. Very anxious. On a lighter note, Sam and I made Tiramisu last friday. =D Yummy.

If I can get the ingredients in SG when I get back, I'll make some for you guys. Same goes for apple crumble. Requests anyone? =D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GACKT!!!

2009-07-04T00:30:00.002+10:00

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to GACKT!!!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!! Xoxoxo

=D Love you lots and forever! Keep making more beautiful music, and wishing you a Happy 10th Anniversary too! =D I've been following you since you started your solo career, and no matter what, I will always support you and your music! Please have a concert and an official club outside of japan soon!

PV Gackt Flower (version B)

2009-07-03T11:37:00.001+10:00

AWESOME AS USUAL! MY MAN! Lol.

Sunday Fun

2009-06-23T12:08:00.003+10:00

Went to the new location for a fun shoot with the Genesis bows. SO CUTE. And so easy! Hahahaha. I want to own one to play with too. =D And the mini NASP targets are brilliant.

Little Will shot the first arrow for the club with his own mini bow
Barebow shooting. I can get use to this. XD

Avenue Q

2009-05-30T22:31:00.004+10:00

Went to the city today to catch Avenue Q =D. It was awesome. Very small cast, but very talented. =) Live music too. Definitely had a Sesame Street element in it. Hahaha....

Caught the afternoon show at the Comedy Theatre.

The stage. =)

Foggy days

2009-05-22T11:30:00.003+10:00

It was very foggy for both mornings of yesterday and today. Very interesting. Felt like I was in a Blair Witch movie because you can only see about 5 metres in front of you and it was early in the morning too. =D

Yesterday: 8am on campus and not a single person in sight.

Does Life Suck?

2009-05-17T00:32:00.001+10:00

Samsara sucks! XD

Lost Generation

2009-05-14T11:58:00.001+10:00

Saw this in lecture. Very good.

Eat eat eat...

2009-05-03T23:54:00.004+10:00

My bestie was here for a few days to visit me. =D Took her to the De Bortoli winery and a lovely tea room during her stay. Too bad she couldn't stay longer, because there is just so much more to show her, but I'm glad I get to take her to a few of those places. Most of the time we just ate and ate....LOLZ!! Growing fat! Anyway, when she left, I felt kind of lonely...I have awesome friends and and awesome housemate here with me, but it's that strong bond that I miss. Rock solid and something familiar. I miss her so much, now I feel like September's so far away.

Mushroom soup...

Welsh rarebit fingers and cottage pie. I love the rarebit. =D

And their famous waffles with fresh cream. =)

SHOGUN!!!

2009-04-14T23:40:00.002+10:00

Went to Chapel street and the city to meet up with Sam's friends. =3 So much fun, and it has been ages since I went to the city or did any shopping. Had lunch at Chilli Padi (malaysian food= beef rendang) and dinner at Shogun (japanese restaurant + bar). I like the aruba at Shogun, but it was so SMALL!!! $13 for a bowl the size of my hand. Still, it was really good. Hot pot of rice, salmon roe, flying fish roe, think it was prawn roe, kimchi and some delicious sauce. =P

Saint Young Men

2009-04-09T13:41:00.005+10:00

If you are not particular about religion, then read this manga: Saint Young Men. Stories about Jesus and Buddha in modern time Japan. It's hilarious. =D

Roller coaster rides are never the same once you attain TOTAL ENLIGHTENMENT!!!! XD

Sun sun, glorious sun...

2009-03-30T20:35:00.004+11:00

Went to the beach with Sam and Kelv. yesterday. It was kinda hot, and the sun was out in full force, so took the opportunity to head to the beach while the weather's still good. Played frisbee and soak up the sun like plants for an hour and half. Ah...it's nice to live near the beach.

More shakes

2009-03-19T12:09:00.002+11:00

Again, about 4.30pm yesterday, there was another earthquake. It lasted a lot longer than the last one, but on the same scale of 4.6. Geologists believed that the pressure was not entirely released the last time, so it's coming out in smaller sessions, and are not sure of there will be more of these shakes or whether there will be a serious one. Seriously, if it were any higher, I'd be crushed by now. So scary.

Big things happen, giant things seen, and epic pile of work to do!!!

2009-03-18T15:21:00.005+11:00

Went to NSW during the weekend to Blakehurst for an event. Coach drove 900kms from Melbourne up. 10+ hours drive. Oh mai gawd. I will not cross-country again! It literally kills my back! At this rate, I will be come the hunchback of Monash U. =.=|||

On the way up, we saw lots of giant things. Only in NSW do you get giant things because that area supposingly specialize in growing/producing them. Giant Merino, Giant Potato...didn't see the giant Pineapple though. TOO BAD!! =D Wonder if they also put up a giant arse in their redlight district. Lolz!!!

Shake shake shake and a pile up...

2009-03-09T00:14:00.002+11:00

First time in my life I had felt a large tremor of an earthquake on friday. It was on a scale of 4.5-4.7 and apparently only affected South Australia, and we near the coastline felt the earth move a lot more. Lasted only about 3-5 seconds, but it was scary. I was so ready to bolt out of my house when it happened.

Organized my workload for this semester, and it's going to be hell. Literally. A lot worse than my last couple of semesters. There's one day where 3 assignments are due at the same time, and two belong to the same module. I'm so screwed. I will be working uber hard this semester, so I apologize in advance if I ignore you guys for the majority of this year. Just drop me emails or leave me msn messages (please, relevant and important messages only) if you want to reach me.

The holiday in Singapore was awesome, especially hanging out with my friends and family. Spending heaps of time with mom too was the best. I won't be going back in mid year. Hopefully end of the year I will. Hope to update here more often with more photos. Keep checking back!!!

Planes

2009-02-27T13:52:00.002+11:00

Flying AGAIN in a couple of hours...I don't really like planes.....My luggage is bursting to the extreme! KYOKUGEN!!! Definitely will miss my bestie and friends here in Singapore. D= Good luck to you guys in everything you all do!

Oz land, here I come!

Fandom overtaking....

2009-02-16T21:16:00.003+11:00

Like any other female on earth, I too have a favorite artiste I fawn over more than other artistes. And after a looooong wait, my baby has arrived in my arms!!! This cost me a bomb I tell you, but I had been saving for it. =3 I haven't watch it yet, let alone rip open it's plastic wrapping. =D I DON'T CARE IF PEOPLE HATE HIM BUT GACKT IS THE AWESOME!!..... Sometimes. LOL!!

Fire

2009-02-11T19:30:00.002+11:00

Body count is on the rise. Homes, lives...destroyed. And fires are still raging in Victoria.

I'm very worried. Are my friends and relatives safe? The fortunate thing is that most live in the far south of Victoria, or near the coastlines. But the fires are spreading across the state...Should I go back?

2009

2009-01-11T13:48:00.002+11:00

Hello to all! This blog's not dead...just yet. Just that I'm being terribly lazy in updating this place. Who knows, I might close this down in the future. I might move URL when I start my next phase in life. Anyway, a quick recap during my hiatus:

Family visited me in Melbourne, had a fantastic time taking them around Victoria, Came back to Singapore all together in December, and I left for HK with Holly the following week for about 10 days. Of course, had a blast in HK with her. ALL THAT FOOD~~~!!! Yum....Want to do more shopping, which I find we didn't do quite enough.

What's a HK trip without making the customary stop at Disneyland?
Okay....I curled my hair...it lasted for a week only because I had rashes on my neck from it.
The Winnie the Pooh ride. =)
Another must go when in HK, Macau: St. Paul's
Stanley Market

Came back to Singapore, left for KL for a few days for gran's birthday, more good food, back to Singapore, met up with a couple of friends, partied a little on NY Eve, got my 'compulsory' sinus infection and was OA (Out of Action) for another week, and only now, I'm getting back into the Archery scene. Damn. I'm in trouble. Hahahaha....But I'll try and hopefully gain back my strength and performance before I head back to Melbourne. I need to get ready by April before the big games start. And hopefully coach won't blast my ears off. Hahahaha....

Alot of people asked me what my new year's resolution is for 2009. Every year, they asked the same question, "What is your new year's resolution this time?" I never do like to set new year's resolution, because it's always the same, either I fulfill it or I just didn't quite satisfy it, and I set myself up for disappointment. I just don't do new year resolutions. Rather, I prefer setting Semester goals, like I must ace my modules for the semester, I have to save this amount of money this semester, I have to complete and reach this goal in Archery...blah blah blah...just general things which I can keep to. But when I graduate and join the workforce at the end of this year, most probably I would still stick to my half yearly goals instead of yearly ones. Easier to fulfill.

I'll update this place again, when something exciting has come up. =) So then, I wish you a Happy New Year.

Er.....hello. =P

2008-11-21T19:01:00.002+11:00

I think a lot of people are fed up with my blogging frequency. Can't help it when I'm so busy. =P Anyway, I have been busy relaxing after the exams....

Took a purikura last friday when we celebrated Evelyn's birthday.

Birthday...

2008-08-31T21:24:00.004+10:00

Another year, growing older, any wiser? NAW! BWAHAHAHAHA!

Had a pretty birthday, not much surprises, the best birthday present was that my bestie had been thinking about my birthday since Monday. =D Had a dinner celebration at Fratellis again =.=, but it was good, and I've got a horde of pressies! First up....

Dog plushy from Sam and Esther. =D
Mini toy bow and arrow set from Kelvin. Definitely a fav. Time to do field practice with my friends on thursdays. XD
Awesome tie dye PJ set from Jing.
Group shot. Kelv: You're in the way dude. Step: OY.
Deja vu. Tiramisu birthday cake. =D Awesome friends.
Special birthday card. I LOVE IT.
Stephen's present. Awesome awesome. My car has new music to input now.

Thank you everyone who wished me happy birthday, you guys are legends for remembering. And a happy birthday to Ryan Ross, sharing the same day and year as I am. =D

CS, TAI, PATD and Limos

2008-08-28T22:55:00.004+10:00

Well, I did promised a post during the weekend, but I didn't get the photos till just now. So here they are. =D Attended Panic at the Disco's concert at the Rod Laver Arena on the 23rd Aug. Opening bands were a local Aussie band, Cobra Starship and The Academy Is..., which IMO, TAI is so so much better than Panic themselves.

When TAI came up and played 4-5 songs, I practically screamed myself hoarse. I've been waiting for years to see them live really. And they didn't disappoint. They sing much better in person. =3 When Panic's turn came up, I wasn't as enthusiastic as I was with TAI, (too bad PATD guys!) but they were good live too. I reckon I enjoyed this concert more than the Switchfoot one back in SG. So, here are the photos. =D

Cobra Starship. No idea where the lead went.
The Academy Is... WILLIAM BECKETT!! The awesome band!
Panic at the Disco! Jon's bare footed. Either that or flipflops.
After the concert. =D Still high.
Cobra Starship lead. He knows he could get away with it, that's why he's out and about. =P
Time to play stalker. =P Guy in hat is Ryan. Can't believe the screaming from the girls around me. It was hilarious. =D
And this was today's picture. 3 Limo Jeeps rolled on my street while I was heading back to Uni. o.O

Short revival

2008-08-20T23:34:00.003+10:00

Hello people! I'm back from the dead! For those living with me, it's literally speaking. For those who don't know what was going on, I had assignments and one hell of a sinus infection that got me bed-ridden for 2 days. But now I'm up and about, and ready to rumble!

No pictures to share with you today, hopefully I'd have something this weekend, because...I've got a concert to go to. Lolz. Been happy since yesterday, been shopping today. I feel underweight and my stomach's not good with junk food now though. Bummer. Hopefully will be better in the next few days.

So stay tuned!

Voice and distance

2008-08-02T00:59:00.003+10:00

I called her.
It's been a while since I heard her voice.
I told her that I missed her.
I wanted to share with her so many things that I've experienced here.
I nearly cried.

It's not entirely the same when you've shared many things together for so long, and now, it's hard to do so since I came here.
My friends.
My bestie.
My family.

I miss you all.

Nature

2008-07-26T16:13:00.003+10:00

A few requested to see more photos of nature from my GC trip. So here it is.

View from Indian Cliff
View 2
Deep blue
Sun, sand and sea
The jungle boys heading for the edge
Jurassic forest. Heaps of staghorn ferns you see!
The silent creek. You can't hear the water flow at all. >_< And the water is so clear and clean!
Lake Mackenzie's clear waters

The great getaway....

2008-07-23T17:21:00.016+10:00

Had one hell of a weekend. Gold Coast = paradise. Fraser Island= true getaway. I truly love the gold coast. Despite being lost, doing countless u-turns, sometimes arguing and deadpanning, it was a good holiday.

After a torturous 5 -6 hour drive to Rainbow beach at night, we found the YHA there.
I was eating brekky when Esther caught me by surprise. Our room.
While waiting for the guys to get up and wash up, we girls were doing camwhoring...
Outside the YHA waiting for our 4X4. Stephen, it's not that cold....he looks kinda emo. hahaha
On the ferry to Fraser island.
Sun! Glorious sun! Time to whip out those sunnies!
The shipwreck. =D
How often do you get to ride a 4X4 on such a nice stretch of beach? NEVER! =P
Indian Cliff I think. Jing: I'm on top of the world!
Me: Look Kelvin! BLUE WATER! Kelv: WHERE?! From the cliff, an F11 actually fly so close to us, it was so awesome.
The peeps watching pipis dig into the sand
Looking like some Korean drama. The Getaway. =P

Jungle boys. No idea where we pick them up from. =P Having fun on the edge.
Take picture! Kelv: Boohoo! Not taking mine? *draws circles in the sand*
Step: My chest is bigger than urs! Kelv: No, mine is bigger! And my biceps too!! Joel *Sweatface*
The girls room in Eurong. Best room ever on the trip.
Finally! A plant we are familiar with! The stag horn fern. It's HUGE! And it's one of the THOUSANDS everywhere!
Cold cold! Huddle huddle! PENGUINS!
Our guide, Neal.
Jurassic fern. Seriously a few thousand years old.
Step: I cannot take it anymore! I need to Bhang Sai! GA MA N SU RU! Lambo style LOLZ
How to ward off vicious Drop Bears. =P
Amazon women...oops Joel. =P
Jing: Take my photo? Awwww. Me: HEHEHE. Esther: UWEESU! Joel: Hah...Step: Camera WHUH?
Here lies Stephen On the beautiful sands of Lake Mackenzie. R.I.P Step: *snooze*
The gang and our buried mummy. Wonder if the silica did mummify him.
GRAWR!!!!
Eh....I'm stuck. =.=
Babe watch......>_>||
Wing practicing her paparazzi skills.
barbie lunch. YUM!
Kelvin the pimp....
Dinner...dinner...so hungry...
How come he has more rice then me??? Kelvin: BWAHAHAHAHA....
The most mental scarring ever.
Wing's baby hands!
Boy's playing pool
Aye, this is how we do it.
Brekky!
Run Kelvin run!
Movie World!
Booth prizes won.
S.H.E and the extras. >_>
At the end of the day. We had a great time on this trip.
The drivers and their cars. We are the best. =P
Korean Drama: The Gold Coast Getaway. =P Starring: Left to right (top) Joel, Jing, Esther, Andrea. (Bottom) Stephen, Kelvin and Wing
Thank you all for making this trip an adventure, exciting and fun.

Continuation of the crack: Mojito and Pork Ribs

2008-07-16T00:01:00.002+10:00

The continuation of crack. Duh. Did quite a few things today. So tired. My friends would probably kill me for posting these, but I so want to share! XD FUN...

MOJOJOJOJOJO~~HUH?~~~GWRAR! GIMME THE DAMN CAMERA NEREID OR I'LL EAT YOUR PIZZA!
Osaka and the Pork Ribs 1: Start! Aye, he was already half way through that monstrosity.
Osaka and the Pork Ribs 2: Done in 45 mins. RECORD Holder of Timbre!!!
See green? Greeeeeeen! GREEEEEENNN!!! PWETTY GREEEEN~~~! GREEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!! Mojito mint leaves and their fate.
Nah, here's your lui. I'm amazed at Nereid's fast reflex to pose when a camera is looking at her. Even the others seem to be more like, "Whuh?"

Last of the crack. I'm sure my brain had died and resurrected countless times that night.

There and back again

2008-07-14T23:04:00.003+10:00

Had a trip back home for a couple of weeks, very short, but it was not too bad. Besides attaining a cold. Now, I've got ringing in my ears, no idea why. Will go see a doctor next week if it persists. Sorry to those I didn't take photos with when I was home. =/ Thanks to the friends and my bestie for making my visit a good one, putting up with my cold and whinging.

Jeremy's birthday. Many of the guys I knew gained a lot of weight since I last saw them. O.O||
Best dinner ever! Timbre. With our table of...7. HUH?! Will definitely go back to Timbre to eat again!
Crack photo 1: SEAWEED~~~I WANT....No, it's Req, Nereid and their Mojito mint leaves....I want a Mojito next time!
Crack photo 2: ME ME ME!!! CHEEZE!!! This is what happens with a Nereid + camera combi = Chaos + Camwhoring
One of the many writings on the board behind our table.

I'm not feeling very motivated yet to post up the worse crack yet because it involves turning the vertical pictures. Will do that tomorrow. =) So stay tune for part II of crack photos!

1 more....

2008-06-21T01:00:00.006+10:00

Finished the HRM paper in the morning, had lunch at Sofia's with a couple of friends. The day was beautiful, though it rained in the evening.

By the beach at Sofia's. The waters were such a clear blue! Lovely. I would have taken a better picture, but we were heading off to Frankston central. Remind me to never walk back home from Frankston again. I am so out of shape. *wheeze*

1 more paper to go and I'm free. ER here I come! *wobble*

Biannual battle

2008-06-13T21:51:00.004+10:00

Halfway through mate! Just hang in there. I thought maybe this place need a little update. Just a couple of pictures from Ruth and Phil's wedding with my friends a couple weeks back.

Arwyn and Hannah~ Lovely ladies. Had fun when they stayed over the previous night. =D
Usherers camwhoring instead of doing their jobs. =P We just greeted everyone who went through that's it. Hahahaha....
Frankston people. Stephen actually looks like a father with his family. AHAHAHA~ It's a wonder what heels can do for you. I was nearly the same height as the guys. Tsk. And look how tiny Esther and Wing were! I would have posted a picture with Esther and Kien, Esther and the friendly giant. =P

No Complaints - Ajahn Brahm

2008-05-30T20:47:00.001+10:00

=D funny as always Ajahn Brahm.

The skies are blue/grey...

2008-05-28T00:45:00.003+10:00

It rained today. And the tree outside my house was blooming it's Autumn/Winter flowers again. Flowers the size of my palm. Lovely tree. Too bad the rain brought down the full blooms. Fortunately the buds are still there so we can enjoy them later. Stress is building now. Will update soon with more shocking photos. =P

The only full bloom left until the heavy rain pelted it off the branch. =.=||

Good times fly by fast

2008-04-27T23:27:00.003+10:00

Just a quick update before I dive back down into assignments again. Good times do fly by very fast. Went out to DFO with Sam, Esther and Kelvin for some out-of-frankston respite. Camwhored again. Now back to work.

Don't we look absolutely smashing? *muacks*
Unfortunately, this ain't Brokeback Mountain.
K: Aye, where's me wild wild west?
A: We're in Kangaroo land you idiot.
K: So...Kangaroo Mountain?
A: *headdesk*

Snap snap

2008-04-20T15:23:00.004+10:00

Haven't really got the time to update this place. Been busy with assignments. Thursday, decided to do some 'cam-whoring'... and we got some rather interesting photos.

Human pile 1. Stacko Stevo!
Human pile 2. Hannah the conqueroress
Human pile 3. High School Musical: The Frankston edition.
Weirdo 1 and 2.
PH33R MY PUPPY EYES!
Kelvo and the giant blue lump.
Human pile 4. Totem

It's Sam's birthday today, and I surprised her with a Tiramisu Torte from Mamuska The Cheesecake Shop. =D Had Step and Esther over and we surprised her when the clock striked midnight. Arwyn was staying over for the night since she got back from camp. =) But it was a good celebration. Sam even forgot that her birthday was today. =P Sotong.
Happy Birthday Sammo!

Familiarity

2008-04-05T21:15:00.002+11:00

Now, isn't this a familiar sight? I sprained my left ankle. Fortunately it was the left. If it were on the right, then I doubt I'd be able to drive home. =/ Hopefully it will heal in a week.

Long Shot Penny - Monkey Majik

2008-04-01T23:46:00.003+11:00

LONG SHOT PENNY - Monkey Majik
"(...Long shot penny,
Is everything you tell me
I turn it into a lie
I'm really wondering...)

We were walking down the street
6 a.m. yeah we were talking
Smell of rain and early morning
Is all we needed to get started

But something hit me,
I thought the world was falling down
and then i realized
that i saw something impossible

Everyday's always the same
But this is something I hadn't felt before
What the hell am i doing here?
It's not like running is an option

And she was crumbling down
And we were falling down
And we could see it become clearer
She was crumbling down
And we were falling down
And we could see it become clearer

Chorus:
It's a long shot penny
It's everything you tell me
I turn it into a lie
I really wonder
If the sun this morning had never risen
There would be no goodbyes

It's funny, what I wanted most
Turned away without a second thought
Who'd of thought it would come to this
But now I'm asking for another chance

And now I'm falling down
My world I'm crumbling down
I wished that it would all become clearer
And now I'm falling down
My World crumbing down
I wished that it would all become clearer

(Chorus)

But I don't want to do it alone
'Coz I need you in my life
And if I fall than I would want you to know
That you would come back to my side (to my side)

long shot penny, long shot (repeat) "

Been listening to too much Monkey Majik. But they are easy on the ears. And Long Shot Penny's permanently stuck in my head until I hear another good song. =/

MONKEY MAJIK + m-flo - Picture Perfect

2008-03-31T00:54:00.001+11:00

you have been complaining about the situation...thought I'd share what I've been listening to. They're a pretty good band.

Yoshida Brothers and Monkey Majik- Change

2008-03-30T11:04:00.001+11:00

Coz you know it doesn't lie in front of you....

Gippy and the roadkill

2008-03-26T18:16:00.004+11:00

Hm, back from Morwell. Had so much fun, wished it didn't end in only 3 days for me. Such an experience, I'm glad I went for the Nationals. Well, it started with me heading up to Morwell on Sunday, following coach in his car, driving up to Berwick to see his new grandkid, then straight to Morwell. An hour and a half's drive, but it seemed like forever, and the number of roadkills on the side...Gosh. Kangaroos, foxes, birds, rabbits, squashed possums, and even a cat and a couple of wild dogs? Heaps.

Went straight to the Latrobe Archery City that's the home ground of Twin City archers, and it's a damn big ground. No wonder it's called an archery city, having a clout, field and target arenas. Took the time on Sunday to practice rounds, register and equipment inspection before heading to the house where Rachel had rented for the week. Such a lovely house, big, spacious, comfy. Coach can strew his things everywhere and be able to still have walking room. I shared a room with Rachel for the first night because she has work on the following days, so Alex, coach and I had our own rooms after that.

Monday, woke up bloody early to be at the arena for practice rounds and the actual shoot. I did really badly on the first day. 1127. So I had better my resolve to aim for a 1200 for tuesday. Tuesday was better, after having slept so well and all, back to the arena and had a 1169. It's much better, but so disappointing! I was so close to a 1200! It's my 50m that pulled me down, and my 30m for tuesday was so out of form. =/ But overall, I had a great time really. It opened my eyes to the standards of Aussie, and how high I have to aim to get to the top. Next time I will get them. Next time I will be in the top 3. Just you wait. Anyway, enjoy the pictures. =D

The house. =D Just down the road is a farm, and in the early morning (about 2-4am) the cows go crazy and moo for hours end. =/ But it's a lovely house in a lovely town...really a countryside town. =)
It was Easter sunday and lookie what I got! Rachel gave me a choco bunny! Haven't eaten him yet, I like to look at him, and now he's on my dresser looking cute...and yummy. =P
Day 1. While having lunch break, took the opportunity to take a couple of photos. Perfect weather for 3 whole days. Wednesday was gale and rain. *shiver*
Mine and Lynda's equipment. =D Target 19!
Day 1's after shoot event. Shooting a steel plate in a shape of a pig. =/ See who can damage each other's old arrows.
Day 2's after shoot event. Single arrow shootout. Sadly Alex lost. =/ But he's darn steady! Can stand in that position for 5-10 mins without even a twitch, but he had to put it down due to the winds. =P Hahahaha.....
"Team Hans" having a chiller while waiting for prize presentation. Alex was hiding behind coach.
Oriana. Gold on Masters Recurve. =D
The "Team Hans". =P
Psst! Guess what! I got a FITA Star. =P Sadly I only can get one and it was for a crappy 1127, not for my 1169. =/ That blue FITA star will be MINE SOON!!! HAR HAR!

Nostalgia

2008-03-18T23:28:00.005+11:00

I was just cleaning out my camera card of pictures and I came across this:

It has only been close to two months since I came back to Melbourne, but already just by looking at them, I already missed them heaps. Brings back memories of when I was part of the first batch. Just by mixing, talking, joking and shooting together just makes me feel all the more determine to show you how far NP Archery Club had gotten me. Thank you for making my holiday back to SG a good one. It was so fantastic to be shooting together again after so long. And to the new kiddies, you will make NP team proud. Once an NP archer, always and forever.

Shooting Stars...

2008-03-17T21:20:00.003+11:00

Didn't want to blog this until the pictures on the MAC webbie is up. Anyway, yesterday was the Victorian State Short Range Championships at Moorabbin, and the weather was pretty good in the morning, but by lunchtime and late afternoon, the sun was terrible. Hot, dry winds, burning sun, it was the constant slather of sunblock and spray of water that kept me for burning and heating up. Of course I consumed so much water I think it's enough to fill my car's tank. XD

The company was great, though I didn't get to see Basia. =/ Competition was rather intensive in an underlying way, and I've already surpassed my stepping stone of betting Kirsten. So coach said to me, "Next step, Amanda." I will beat her soon enough! Just you watch! From a 70 pt difference after the 40m round to a 30 pt difference, I'm confident I can match up with Dawn in a couple more weeks. Esther did well too, and I hope she'll continue to do just as fine and beat Amanda with me. So yeah, I'm 3rd place in the Open recurve. =D

Nothing to sweat about (literally, coz the sweat just dries right up under that 42 deg heat >_<), the one I really need to sweat out is at the Nationals. So all the best and see where I stand in Aussie. =D

Target 17 archers. Wearing my new AIM shirt. I look smart don't I? =P
Of course the damn cameraman have to take a very unglam picture of me, but here I can tell what I look like while shooting. A lot better position then the last one at the Holdsworth 2007.
Winners of the Open Recurve. Amanda, Dawn and Me. 2nd, 1st and 3rd.
Bronze bronze...shiny....
My badass bling =P

The Internet is Really Really Great...

2008-03-07T00:42:00.003+11:00

Yes. I am back on the web after 3 and more weeks of going cold turkey on internet. New place didn't have a connection. But now, it is gifted with the link to the world! Hahahahahaha.....Anyway, since getting back here in Melb, quite a few things happened. Nothing bad, but interesting. From huge spiders the size of your hand to ambulances that fly to watching Russell Peters live. Yes friends, I watched Russell Peters live, along with two other comedians, one who is Jo Koy. He is wicked.

I have cleaned up my room quite a lot, so now it looks more livable. Will post pictures when I get everything in order. =D

The sky while on the way to T.G.I Friday. Look at the patches of clouds on the right? Looks like a face with pouty lips hm? =D
Wall.E lifesize standie at A.M.C. Took this picture after watching August Rush which is a fantastic movie. A much watch for families and those who love heart-warming stories. =D

Major jam on the Nepean Highway while on the way back from training. There was an accident, don't know how serious, but they cut off a large part of the road of traffic, diverted us onto the road across the tracks. And that was a helicopter ambulance. My first in-person sighting of a real heli-ambulance.
The Palais Theatre where I watched the Russell Peters and Friends live. =D They didn't have air-conditioning in there! So hot. Especially since it's summer and it was one of those usual hot summer days. =.=|||

Well, more pictures on soon! =D

Jetting off again

2008-02-17T18:13:00.002+11:00

I hate planes. Really.

It's time again for me to jet off to Oz where I have quite a bit of things to do, and heaps to study. And to get back to my shiny red car! >_< Missed it!

So yes, it was a splendid holiday back in SG, if you could count the number of times I fell ill. Somehow, I don't feel as sad as last year in leaving, but still, there's that sickening cracking feeling I get. Not as painful, but still hurts. Ouch. Don't worry, I'll get over it very soon. =D

I hope I didn't leave anything behind and I hope my luggage wouldn't go over the weight limit....I highly doubt so. So yes, au revoir! =D

Overdue....Switchfoot and paint

2008-02-05T14:07:00.000+11:00

Yep, this post is way overdued. Anyway, it has been quite a busy week, especially since CNY is just round the corner.

One of the many standies that lined outside the Max Pavilion.

Went for the Switchfoot concert with Sam, Step, Andrew and Colin, and I was not disappointed. Of the two concerts I have been so far, Swtichfoot beats MCR hands down. Despite the fewer turnout, it was still very upbeat and exciting. And my ears didn't ring as bad too! Lolz. Setlist:

Meant to Live (intro.)
Oh! Gravity
Stars
Shadow Proves The Sunshine
This is Your Life
Ammunition
We Are One Tonight
Only Hope (acoustic)
Learning To Breathe
Chem 6A
Gone
American Dream
Dirty Second Hands
On Fire (Acoustic)
Awakening
Meant To Live (full)
Twenty-Four
Dare You To Move (acoustic beginning)

(Stole setlist from Sam ^^|| I just couldn't remember the names of the songs, just only remember the lyrics)
So yes, they played songs I had heard years ago, and never would expect them to play that day. And what else to end that fantastic night with? A FREE SIGNING. Yes folks! Switchfoot had a free signing after the concert. Got their autographs and shook hands with Jon and Tim Foreman, Drew Shirley and Chad Butler. Of course, trying to poke fun at rabid fans, I spazzed with Sam and grabbed my right hand with a "ZOMGISHOOKHANDSWITHJON/TIM/DREW/Chad" look. =P

AUTOGRAPH!!! Gonna give it away though....

Now, a few of you know that I am not a big Switchfoot fan, but it was certainly an experience worth remembering of a band heard often, but never met. They have made a lasting impression, and I am officially kinda hooked with their music. Of course, I can imagine Teen with that smug look on his face saying, "Told ja they are good. SWITCHFOOT!!! W00T!!".....lolz. Something like that. He was the one who made me a copy of their famous songs. Thanks dude.

Anyway, the weekend was rather tiring too because...I finally got around to paint bro's and my room. YES. I PAINTED BOTH ROOMS, WALLS AND CEILINGS. Of course with the help of dad for my room, and mostly, the rest of the family fooled with bro's room, but we managed to finished painting. Kudos to Ommie too for helping. Thankie for the green-tea cookies from your mom!! Lurve!

Okay, got to run! PEACE OUT! This is my American Dream!

Who Would You Turn Gay For? ROVE highlights 2007

2008-01-28T03:13:00.001+11:00

Rove. Nuff said. lolz....

【PV】RADWIMPS - オーダーメイド (High Quality)

2008-01-25T01:33:00.001+11:00

RAD's new PV for their new single for 2008!! Love love!! I really love this song. And the little boy in blue is so cute! Of course so are the RAD guys. Yojiro-san is a genius. All the guys are talented. =3 Wanna go for their concert =/ It would be a blast I bet.

RADWIMPS - Order-Made-

"きっと僕は尋ねられたんだろう。生まれる前、どこかのだれかに。
I was probably asked this. Before I was born, by someone, somewhere.
　
「未来と過去どちらか１つを見れるようにしてあげるからさ。どっちがいい？どっちがいい？」
"I can show you the past or the future. Which do you want? Which do you want?"
　
そして僕は過去を選んだんだろう。
I probably chose the past.

強い人より優しい人になれるように、なれますようにと。
So I could become someone kind instead of strong, someone kind.

想い出ってなんだか分かるように。
So I could understand what memories are.

続けて誰かさんは僕に言う。
Moving on, that Mr. someone then tells me.

「腕も足も口も耳も目も、心臓もおっぱいも鼻の穴も二つづつ付けてあげるからね。いいでしょ？いいでしょ？」
"I'll give you arms and legs and mouths and ears and eyes, hearts and breasts and nostrils all two of each. Isn't that great? Isn't that great?"
　
だけど僕はお願いしたんだよ。口は１つだけで良いです、と。
But then I had a request. I said, I'd be fine with only one mouth.

僕が一人で喧嘩しないように、一人とだけキスが出来るように。
So I wouldn't argue with myself, so I could only kiss one person.

忘れたい。でも忘れない。こんな想いをなんと呼ぶのかい？
I want to forget. But I can't. What do you call this kind of feeling?

少し不機嫌な顔のその人はまた仕方なく話し始めた。
A little bit disappointed the person spoke to me again.

「一番大事な心臓はさ、両胸に付けてあげるからね。いいでしょ？いいでしょ？」
"The hearts are most important, so I'll stick them behind both your breasts. Isn't that great? Isn't that great?"
　
またまた僕はお願いしたんだ。
But, again, I had a requested to make.

恐れ入りますが、この僕には右側の心臓は要りません。
I'm awfully sorry, but I really don't need a heart on the right side.

我が儘ばかり言ってすいません。
Sorry for all the selfish requests.

僕に大切な人が出来て、その娘（こ）抱きしめる時、初めて二つの鼓動がちゃんと胸の両側で鳴るのが分かるように。
It's so that when I find a lover, and hold her close to me for the first time, only then will I be able to feel two hearts beating, one on each side.

左は僕ので、右は君の。
The left one mine, the right, yours.

左は君ので、右は僕の。
The left one yours, the right, mine.

一人じゃ何処か欠けてるように。
So that alone, I'll always be lacking something.

一人でなど生きていかないように。
So that I won't be able to just go on living alone.

忘れたい。でも忘れない。こんな想いをなんと呼ぶのかい？
I want to forget. But I can't. What do you call this kind of feeling?

胸が騒がしい。でも懐かしい。こんな想いをなんと呼ぶのかい？
My chest is pounding, but it somehow seems familiar. What do you call this kind of feeling?

「そう言えば最後にもう一つだけ。涙をオプションで付けようか？無くても全然支障はないけど。面倒だからって付けない人もいるよ。どうする？どうする？」
"Ah, that reminds me, there's one last thing. Would you like us to add in tears as well? You'd have no problems without them, but they tend to be annoying and so some people opt out. What would you like? What would you like?"

そして僕はお願いしたんだ。
In the end, I asked him to add them in.

強い人より優しい人になれるように、なれますようにと。
So I could understand what it means to hold something dear.

大切って何だか分かるように。
So I could understand what something important is.

「あ、ちなみに涙の味だけでも君の好きな味を選んでよ。酸っぱくしたり、しょっぱくしたり、辛くしたり、甘くしたり。どれでも好きなのを選んでよ。どれが良い？どれが良い？」
"Oh, while we're at it, why don't you choose the flavor you want for the tears. We have sour, salty, spicy, sweet. Choose any one you'd like. Which do you want? Which do you want?"

望み通り全てが叶えられているでしょ。
Everything was put together just as requested,

だから涙に暮れるその顔はちゃんと見せてよ。
So wipe those bitter tears away and let me see your face.

さあ、誇らしげに見せてよ。
Now, wear it with pride.
　
本当にありがとうございました。
Thank you so much.

色々とお手数をかけました。最後に１つだけ良いですか？
Thanks for everything, really. But can I ask one last thing?

「どっかでお会いしたことありますか？」
"Have we met somewhere before?" "

HSM - Go Drama Club

2008-01-19T02:42:00.001+11:00

Lolz. Found it! Exclamation point!

You are a pirate

2008-01-18T03:17:00.001+11:00

ARRRR ARRR!!! You are a pirate!!

Long Awaited Bangkok

2008-01-13T02:42:00.000+11:00

Sorry, I was preoccupied with watching KAT-TUN making fools out of themselves in their variety show and their Okinawa special. Hahahaha....But yeah, this is the long awaited posting about my trip to bangkok! I don't have all the photos, just waiting for Gav and Nic to send them to me. I don't want to go into detail, but in a nut shell, we did a lot of eating, shopping (me and Dene mostly), sightseeing and getting lost for a wee bit. But it was such an adventure. This is the fun of going on your own holidays and not with a tour.

Day 1 was more of resting after our flight, settling down and started with tailoring shirts at MBK and a good walk through the Night Bazaar. Day 2 was solely for Gav, Nic and I to tour Bangkok as Dene had some business to attend to. Went to Wat Arun, could go into the Grand Palace but we did see part of the other side, saw the Wat Po (yey!!), then we walked all the way to the Democracy monument and got lost on the way. Saw shanty towns and parts of bbk you won't see on a tour, and it was an experience. Day 3 and 4 was a frantic rush of shopping and more shopping, I think we bore the boys to death. Lolz!! Of course my favorite place to shop is the Platinum Mall, but only if we shop as a big group. Chatuchak Weekend Market was a killer. It would be a good shopping place if it wasn't for the crowd and the heat. On the final day, our flight was delayed so we managed to squeeze in a bit more shopping and looking around the place.

Voila!! =) Enjoy!

Angels and Airwaves- Sirens

2008-01-11T14:24:00.001+11:00

"There's a weakness at the window
Place my footprints in the dark room
There's lonely voices like a scarecrow
In the hallway like a lost ghost
In the bedroom I see a shadow
From the moon with light from a candle
On a bed frame lies a girl
Her reflection in the mirror

Ladada dadada dadada dadala dada
I like your eyes wide
Ladada dadada dadada dadala dada
I've been knocking at your backdoor
Ladada dadada dadada dadala dada
Nervous like a knife fight
Ladada dadada dadada dadala dada
Be careful what you ask for

I do this from time to time
Where I can never wake from a bad dream (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
When I can never say the things I mean (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I like to watch you as you sleep (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I like to think of you with me

It's a dark night on the West Coast
Then a soft breeze as the sun rose
Then the phone rang like a gunshot
Like a siren on the beach rock
There's a message at the river
A certain package here to the deliver
When the day breaks after nightfall
I will be there, you know I will

Ladada dadada dadada dadala dada
I like your eyes wide
Ladada dadada dadada dadala dada
I've been knocking at your backdoor
Ladada dadada dadada dadala dada
Nervous like a knife fight
Ladada dadada dadada dadala dada
Be careful what you ask for

I do this from time to time
Where I can never wake from a bad dream (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
When I can never say the things I mean (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I like to watch you as you sleep (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I like to think of you with me (from time to time)

I can hear you breathe,
I'm feeling the shake
And the sound of my heartbeat
Can't let go...
Do you know?
I'm feeling the pain
Of my first love
I let it go...
Can't let go

I do this from time to time
Where I can never wake from a bad dream (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I can never say the things I mean (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I like to watch you as you sleep (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I like to taste you as you bleed (from time to time)

I do this from time to time
Where I can never wake from a bad dream (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I can never say the things I mean (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I like to watch you as you sleep (from time to time)
I do this from time to time
Where I like to think of you with me (from time to time)"

From AVA's sophomore album. Been on an AVA wave lately. =D

Time Goes By...

2008-01-07T13:29:00.000+11:00

Happy New Year peeps!! Just wish everyone of you all the best for another year. =)

Just came back from a trip to Bangkok. Cool place, bad air, cool people, interesting stuff, and cool tuk tuks. lolz!! Flight back was delayed a couple of hours, so I got back really late. Couldn't sleep though when I got home, must be that coffee I took before the airport. =/ But I'm still quite alert even until now. I wonder if it'll wear off soon. I'd like to get some decent sleep in a good bed.

Wanna rest for a couple of days before I can meet up with people. See whether I fall sick or not. =P

Monty Python, The Fish Slapping Dance

2007-12-17T03:39:00.001+11:00

Who wants to dance this?? Nifty to have a trout or salmon with you.

Marching Down....

2007-12-13T14:02:00.000+11:00

Ah yeah....I did promise an update to you lovely peeps. So yep, update......Naw, I'm not that evil to leave it as it is.

So yep! Came back from a family holiday in Shanghai. Sadly I didn't get to meet up with Jing there. =( Next time luv!

We stayed at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai for a day for free, and our room was on the 76th floor. =D How sweet was that? Hotel was only from the 50th floor onwards.
The riverside at Hangzhou. Lots of little boats.
The place where Ji Gong lived. Now it's a temple of sorts.
Lei Feng Ta. In total there are more than 1000 statues carved on the rocks.

One of the small islands that had four lakes on it. The water was so calm that seemed to be like a mirror.
Of course you wouldn't have been to shanghai if you didn't visit the Bund and see the Shanghai Tower. =D
One of the quirky adverts. Quite interesting.
BRIDGE!!!!
If you visit Shanghai, please take the Maglev train. It's exciting. Runs on magnetic energy from the airport to the city centre station.
I promise you, it's the ride of your life. Hits 431 km/h max. Quite fun.

Back in Singapore, after recovering from a bout of flu (*urgh*), attended the My Chemical Romance concert with Nic, Holly and Sid. Yes, they performed in Singapore too! Their first LIVE here. XD I agree with Akiko, they are cool~~!!
What's attending a concert if you didn't buy a tour t-shirt?
Our seats were in the middle category, in the last row, but we couldn't see much, so we jostled our way to the front, just behind the barrier that separates us from the $95 mosh pit in the front. I daresay we got the better view since we were on a platform, still it's hard to see Gerard. It's a good concert, but not the best I can tell. I think my favorite point of the concert was when they sang Helena. Total awesomeness.

Done!!

2007-12-06T12:14:00.000+11:00

I'm back from a great holiday with my family, and nothing could be better than when my results for sem 2 came out during the trip. Uni sent a text to my mobile and I nearly spewed tea into my sis's face when I read my results. Apparently my fears of failing any module was squashed with the unexpected results. Yeah, I passed everything, but the results were not what I expected. Modules I expected to do great, I didn't reach my goal, modules I didn't expect to even pass, I did pretty good. But hey, I slept perfectly well after that. Haven't been sleeping well because I was too anxious about my results.

So yes, Year 1 of university is done and over with! Now on to Year 2! *groans* Anyway, I do miss my uni friends, wonder how they are doing for summer?

Think this week would be the last week of exams for my SG friend, and I'm rolling about waiting impatiently for all of them to come back from their overseas' university or finishing up their exams. Anyway, I'll update again about my trip when I've uploaded the photos. =D

Singapore's wet wet wet, and humid humid humid. Having the sniffles. =(

Rain rain go away...

2007-11-25T14:40:00.000+11:00

It's been a week since I got back to Singapore, and I've yet to write a short report about my training to Hans just yet. XD But ever since I got back home, I've only been hanging out with my family most of the time, and a large majority of my friends are still schooling or having exams, so no time to entertain me. =/ Still, I surprised my NP juniors yesterday with a surprise visit to NP and joined them for lunch. I did give some tips I think might be useful in their training, but besides that, I cannot coach them. Still, it was such a delight to see them once again.

Maybe it might be me, but as I lazed on the sofa at home one day, it suddenly struck me that there was absolutely nothing to do, and none of my friends were looking forward to hanging out with me....or should I say those whom I didn't really inform about my coming back to singapore. XD My fault. But yes, I think I need to keep myself busy, before I'd turn into a mushy pile by the time I head back to Aussie. =D

Was reading my old blog, just to see how it was, and oh boy! Was it dreary!! I can't believe how depressing it sounded! I'm quite tempted to delete it, hahahaha!!! Nah, I'd just leave it as it is. Anyway! Some pictures from the dinner I had with Akiko and Winnie! It was potluck, so we cooked our own dishes.

I made the fried rice and chicken stew, Akiko made okonomiyaki, and Winnie baked chicken wings with seasoning and cooked little octopus. Yum~~~
One last photo before I went home to shift my things to Dom's. Love you lots to you fantastic people!! Winnie, be safe!! Akiko, enjoy your tripping all over Australia!

Humid

2007-11-20T00:01:00.000+11:00

I'm home. =)

Missing you guys back in Aussie. =) Have a safe trip home to all of you going back.

So You Think You Can Dance Finale

2007-11-15T21:50:00.001+11:00

SO......It wasn't Neil, it wasn't Danny and it wasn't Lacey. SABRA won!!! ZOMG!! Actually, not a big fan of Neil, but I reckon he did pretty good, much better than Danny. And why wasn't Pasha in the top 4~~~???!! He's the best! Doing ballroom dancing and being able to do hip-hop, he beats Dmitri any time. Anyway, Here's Pasha and Lacey's routine. One of my favorites. =)

Hullabalu!! The Animals Are Out!

2007-11-13T09:47:00.000+11:00

Been hanging out with Dom, Stephen, Teen and Hannah for the past few days, and it had been fantabulous hanging out with these great people, but they are really bad for my sleeping patterns! Hahahaha....had been reaching home at 1.30am and falling asleep at about 2 - 3am in the morning.

Had a day out into the city with the four of them, and it was a very spontaneous day, rather unplanned, but it was good and easygoing. From having egg chiffon rice for lunch, to walking nearly all over the city centre, to shopping at Smith street, to not being able to eat gelato at Fredo's coz they close on MONDAYS!!!, to, moving on at Max Brenner's, and finally a fondue party at Dom's. Hahahaha....Had pizza and chocolate fondue while we watched movies we rented for a dollar, Blood Diamond and Indiana Jones the Last Crusade. So fun! But it resulted in me napping on the couch while Hannah duke it out on the PS2 party game with Dom. If Dom didn't prod me awake, I would have spent the night on his couch. =.=|||| I bought a beanie from all the walking we did yesterday, and it was exactly what I needed. Though I couldn't find the jacket I wanted, I wonder if Jas could lend me hers? Will have to ask her. We learnt alot about Aussie slang from Hannah, and....some are really hilarious. BUDGIE SMUGGLERS!! Hahahahaa!

On the tram...no idea if Dom's sleeping or not.
After the trip, Stephen and Teen passed out on the train ride back. Me too, but I woke up when we hit Aspendale. Had to take a photo of them snoozing! XD
Studious Dom reading after he woke up from a nap too...
Hannah was a winner. She was playing with the crossword and Sudoku on the papers all the way back home.

Last sunday, we had a surprise engagement party for Ruth and Phil! Congrats to the two of them getting engaged and I wish them all the best in their marriage! And wish them lots of babies! Hahahaha....Ruth was so touched when the testimonials were said that she cried, but she was really happy. And we learnt a new thing about Teen that day! He's so skinny, he could fit into my jacket....barely. Omg, is it me that is growing fatter instead?! SAM~~~ >_< How on earth do you manage these boys? They're a handful!
Waiting for the engaged couple to arrive! Hiding in the backyard!
Here come's the future bride!! Ruth!
Ruth and Phil, walking down the 'aisle'.
Hannah and I. I looked so burnt. >_< My shoulders and legs had the worst sunburns ever. That's what you get from roasting in the Aussie sun for 10 hours.
Teen, modeling my jacket...HE'S SKINNY ZOMGWTFBBQKTP!!!
Sam, I had to take care of your boys for you...What had you left me to deal with?! They're Trouble 1 and Trouble 2! lolz!!
After the engagement party, Hannah and Stephen having a spastic moment on the way back to Dom's.

I got to start packing today, don't want a repeat of Sam 2 last friday. hahahahaha.....Ciaoz!

General Adaptation Syndrome - The Exhaustion Stage

2007-11-10T17:28:00.000+11:00

I've finished my exams!!! Wheee!! Now have to wait how I did. =/ Now that's the worrying part. Anyway, I had a blast since after my last paper which was on thursday morning. Had lunch with Arwyn, Hannah and Sam after that.

Such lovely weather! Perfect for my last day of exams. =D

Then helped sam packed some stuff up at her place, before I headed back home for a nap. Then it was a dinner at Sofia's with Akiko, Winnie, Jing and Sam! My gosh! Akiko and Winnie wore yukatas.....pretty.....

Winnie's hair is amazing!! >_< And Akiko loves playing with her hair. Even hiding things in it!! O.O! It's possible!

Went to Dom's place to shift some of Sam's stuff and settle some accounts with him before duking it out on the PS2 till 12.30am. Rushed my page for Akiko's scrapbook, a farewell present Sam compiled from a few people. Managed to fall asleep only at 2.30am.

Woke up at 7.45am on friday to company Sam to the city to settle her things. Teen, Dom and Akiko came along. Had a fantabulous ice-cream at Laygon's street. >_< The best. Will go back there for more ice-cream the next time!

Then rushed back home to help Sam pack her stuff and drive it to Dom's at the last minute while she rushed to pack her suitcase. If Akiko and I weren't there to help her, she wouldn't be able to make it for her flight then. Sent her off with Dom, Teen and Stephen before we headed back home and while Dom retired to bed, the rest of us decided to check in on the partying people at Darren's. It was a shocker. Denise was so drunk she was dilarious. Howe had to haul her to the spare room to put her to bed, and it was quite a feat to do so. Wonder how she was. Angela was drunk too, but she was coherent, and able to do things, but she couldn't walk much, so I had to help her home. BUT!!! She suddenly turned into jelly and collapsed against my leg just a couple of paces outside Darren's!! WARGH!! Quickly called Stephen to help me lug her back to her house. >_< After all that drama, managed to crawl into bed at 2.30am AGAIN!! And I had to wake up at 8.30am this morning to do some light training! Argh!! I'm so tired....I'll sleep early tonight. What a dramatic post-exam. Wasn't able to blog at all! But out of the whole exciting mess, Akiko finally brought over my present I got myself from Japan!! =3 Thankyou so much Akiko!! I love it to bits!!

Now I've to do some packing. =) Seeya!!

Queen - I want to ride my Bicycle

2007-11-04T11:18:00.001+11:00

Nearly shot Collin when I heard this at the range yesterday on the radio. Why would Queen do a song about bicycle?! I couldn't shoot straight during and after the song! Omg.....Couldnt find a nicer video to show, so yeah some crazy person used FFVIIAC. Collin was going ballistic as well. Shot all over the place. Just can't shoot man! lolz!

So back to work now!. Oh yeah! Wanna wish Holly a very happy 21st birthday! Have a smashing good time at yoru party! Wish I was there though! =/ *hugs*

助けて!!!

2007-10-31T22:21:00.000+11:00

ああああああああああああああああ~~~~!!!!!! 今日に2 つの検査があった. 後それ, 私の頭脳は!! 死んだ!

Did I write that properly? was using the translator.....Damn...I have to practice =/. Anyway, I feel as if I've lost my brain. Head's quite light now....

Headache...

2007-10-28T21:10:00.000+11:00

My head hurts....I don't want to read anymore law...no more.....But I have to. So stressed.

RADWIMPS LIVE 2

2007-10-26T13:25:00.001+10:00

This is all Sam's fault. Introducing me to Radwimps. =P But they're a good band. And I'm really amazed at how much they can move a crowd that huge to sing along. =D Proves that Youjirou and gang are that charismatic. XD Psst sam! He looks not bad in this vid. XD~~~

Radwimps - いいんですか？

2007-10-22T12:31:00.001+10:00

Stress....on a radwimps rampage. Thanks to sam. >_> At least it helps with me being stressed.

RADWIMPS - jenifar yamada san(LIVE

2007-10-17T15:51:00.001+10:00

Hi all, its been a while since I last updated. Had quite a bit of things going on. The competition at Box Hill, hard training by Hans final assignments, and currently, I'm down with a case of stomach flu. As I always say, just a simple stomach flu can really cripple you bad. But I'm getting better. Anyway here's RADWIMPS! Really funny! I'll be getting their album when I can. XD

Sorrento- Queenscliff

2007-10-03T11:49:00.000+10:00

30th Oct 07 went to Queenscliff with a group of friends. =3 Took two cars down to Sorrento to catch the ferry. The weather was pretty dreary, but we had a great time since we were all just enjoying being together. Arwyn was our 'tour guide' for the day. XD

Arwyn~~~!!!

Bought Sorrento's best vanilla slice for the ferry trip.

Yuuuuum~~~~

Went up the upper deck to fool around. The wind was terrible!!

Guess who's signature move is this? XD

Had fish and chips for lunch.

Teen, Jing, Akiko, Me, Arwyn, Angela, Winnie, Stephen and Sam. =D

Sam kicking Stephen's butt! YEAH!

Queenscliff. =D

Tesselaar's Tulip Festival

2007-10-02T12:16:00.000+10:00

Went to the Tulip Festival with Sam, Jing and Angela on the 22nd Oct 07. Girls' day out! Pictures speak for themselves.

Topping...

2007-09-27T22:07:00.000+10:00

Somebody shoot me.
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I was told that I'm one of the top 10 students for my marketing module last semester. You got to be joking me. Most likely one of the bottom 5 bah. But.....Omigoshtop10issonotme!!

Yeah.

Beatboxing Flute and Cello @ Union Square

2007-09-26T11:08:00.001+10:00

This is awesome.

More pics...

2007-09-23T19:07:00.000+10:00

The pics from the Holdsworth Trophy from their website.

I have no idea when this was taken. Sneaky photographer. My form looks really bad. =.=|||

Hans Wright. My coach. =D Was supervising the kids for the whole day.

And yeah. trophies. With my target partner, Kirtsen.

Running through!!!!

2007-09-21T21:51:00.001+10:00

The term break is here! Time to play catch up with my studies!

Dom's messin' around with the gym ball at Arwyn's. lolz!! Looking funny there. XD

Melissa gave me some of her birthday sweets. Okashi!!! Umai desu!! =D

Heading to teh tulip festival tomorrow. Might be going to Sorrento next sunday, and cousin is treating me to dinner next saturday! Yes! At least my week won't be all catch up and doing my final assignment. Still have that sports paper to write. =.= killer.......

Polysics

2007-09-20T00:53:00.001+10:00

Does anyone have this song? =P If you have, email me pls? hahahaha....

Backlog and Gale

2007-09-17T01:16:00.000+10:00

Hi all....it's been one heck of a weekend and I'm nearly going to collapse from my chair any moment. Wanted to upload something about the MCG visit on friday, but I wasn't free. Anyway, I went to the MCG for a tour, it's a module requirement to attend the fieldtrip. Pretty interesting, the history of the MCG, the cricket and footy history of it....And how dumb these sports people can get. XD

The MCG field. one of the world's largest playing field. There's a golden colored seat somewhere in the second floor blue coz some footy player manage to throw the ball that far from the extreme other side of the field. Bleh

Best view of Melbourne city. From the MCG. It's really the best view of the city but the pictures I took did no justice to it. =/

I spent a whole of 4 days on my Bus Law, and let me just say, I really really detest law. I didn't sleep much, trying to finish it before my next due assignment. And I was lucky enough to just sleep for 6 hours before the competition at Moorabin on sunday. Drove up to Moorabin at 7.45am, and I got the ruddest wake up call of my life. Whatever weather conditions we had in singapore, it cannot compare to what we have here in Aussie. The winds were whippingly painful! Instantly woke up when I opened my door. Sheesh!

Targets 1 to 12. That's my bow on the left. And see that flag on the right of it? Yep, the winds were very strong. The competition was not FITA sanctioned, but we were doing Brisbane and Adelaide rounds.

targets 13 to 30? Can't remember. The target boards here are made from a special plastic filling, fantastic stuff. Easy to pull out arrows, and it's not damaging to the arrows. So much better than the hay ones. =.=

Don't mind my fat face. Yes, I grew fatter. Don't rub it in. See my hair whipping like that? That's how strong the wind was, and it got only worse after that. Chairs were falling backwards, scopes were toppling off....First time in my life I was blinded by the wind while shooting. Literally. I can't stand opening my eyes for more than 5 seconds to aim. And even if I go beyond 6 seconds, everything would start to blur and my eyes would hurt and tear up. Really painful. Despite the crazy gales of wind, we managed to get some decent shots though. I was the last of the 4 open recurve women. And surprisingly, there were prizes for different classes! Since I was the only 3rd class recurve, I won first prize in that cat. XD

Still feel that I did not really deserve it though.

And the team medal. I didn't know Eric signed me up for a team event. It was just adding up of scores within the teams, and it so happens we won. >_>|||| This time, I really really think I didn't deserve this one.
I hope in the next comepetition, there would be more women recurve archers to compete against. I want to beat them bottom feeders. =P Still can't get to reach Dawn and Debbie's standard though. They're 1st class and carrying 40 pd limbs. >_>|||
Well, that sums the weekend. Now time for bed.

GOOD CHARLOTTE - The River

2007-09-15T17:34:00.001+10:00

They say....that evil comes disguised....

Post 21

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

It's been a week since turning 21, there was not much change. Currently, I'm in the computer lab with Sam trying to do my assignment. Hopefully I'll get the introduction completed tonight at least. Anyway, a picture from my birthday dinner.

I would have uploaded the video of Dom, Teen and Stephen singing at my place for my birthday, but the blogger's not letting me upload a video. =.= besides, it's 214MB big. lolz!!! Okay! Back to work!!!!

Twenty one

2007-08-31T21:03:00.000+10:00

It's been a fantastic 21st birthday here in Aussie. Very happy to celebrate with my friends here, and they are a wonderful bunch of people. =D Not forgetting the folks back in Singapore for wishing me as well, I'm so happy. Really really blessed to have so many fine friends.

Just past midnight on my birthday, the girls came over in PJs and presented me with this lovely cake! It really was a surprise! That's what you get for living in campus with friends. XD PJ Birthday party!

Loads of cream. Wargh.

Woke up in the morning and found this on the common board. Thanks to Jen for the big Birthday greeting!

Not only that, she even decorated a lemington for me. XD Had it for breakfast.

I had dinner at Fratellis with a couple more friends, then went back to my place to play some really fun games, drink wine and let Teen and Stephen sing songs for me while Dom strum the guitar. Thanks guys!!

And this was a ballon from Arwyn. Came with a box of M&Ms that was hiding thre guitar picks and a hair tie. Thanks Arwyn!!! She's really a sweet girl!

There's so many people to thank for wishing me on my birthday! So happy! Had dinner just now with some girls at a Thai restaurant. Food is alright. This sunday, will be having a Korean lunch with Jing and Angela. XD Will post more pictures from the Fratellis dinner some other time. =D Once again, thank you all for making my 21st a memorable day!

Nike is a goddess....

2007-08-21T20:39:00.001+10:00

....did you know? =D

I've been doing heaps of research on women's sports in Aussie. Think my head's muddle in sports now. And I think I've inched a lot closer to becoming more feminist. Was so shocked about how women were treated in the past! Knowing it is one thing, but reading materials and going in depth into the masculine society that has been built since the ancient times, it's really blood boiling. ^^||| And I've never thought that the library could become my 3rd home.

Anyhow, Jing made me soyabean milk! So nice of her! Snot the best, but it's good! Umai! Been quite a while since I drank soyabean milk. I'll be making her apple crumble next week as a thankyou. =3