Dear God

Whatever that I have received and accomplished so far is because of God's grace.

my SPM results
mabel marsh award for best art stream student
the opportunity to go college
to study the course of my choice
to get my diploma education for free
obtained merit scholarship for advanced diploma
internship experience with a good firm
parents who love me dearly
brothers who never give up believing in me
great friends who i can count on when i need shoulder to cry on
and the list goes on. (these may look small but they made a different in my life)

Honestly, the blessings are uncountable. Thank You. You have done so much for me. Please forgive me that I forget to thank You at times. What can I do for You now?

Amen

bucket

Be with you fever

Here is the picture of me with Shirleen, Sui Sinn and Shih Mei. Taken outside Zouk on Thursday. The quality of the picture is bad. It was taken with my 3.2 megapixel camera phone. First time I club with almost all AIN 2 members (16 persons). Amazingly, my college friends looked different that night. One word, fuyoooh..

Listening to Be With You by Wilbur Pan ft Akon. I've been listening to it in the LRT, when I was reading, before I went go to sleep, when I woke up this morning, while I was doing my assignment and while I was having my meals. This is crazy but I' m loving it.

And I don't care what they say, I 'm gonna be with you
I'm wanna be with you, I'm gonna be with you

我不在乎怎么做 , I'm gonna be with you

I'm gonna be with you, I'm gonna be with you

Cheers.

fully utilizing my weekend

The TAR college communication and marketing officer (I didn't know there is such department in TAR college) tried to get me these few days but I did not answer my phone. Not on purpose but mainly because i was in a middle of doing something. I feel awfully bad and I will apologies to her sincerely next week.

Relaxing is totally out of my dictionary since the new term started. Everyday is about tutorials, presentation, coursework and blah blah blah. I didn't know 2nd year would be this tough. Addition to that, i've been suffering from sleeping disorder for the past few weeks. Please don't call me in the middle of the night. I'm seriously begging you all. Any sound can wake me up and it is difficult to sleep back.

I was looking forward for this weekend as I thought I finally have time to do some part of my assignment. (I am doing it early not because I am kiasu k. It is because I am going Bangkok and I have a few deadlines around that time.)

Friday
Go to the bank
Sui Sinn's birthday celebration at Green Box
Hang out at Shih Mei's place
Euphoria
* Totally wasted today for fun

Saturday
Moral and Etika group assignment meeting with Vivien and Hwa.
* presenting next week

Sunday
*to be planned

And I should stop reading novels and stay focus on my assignments. Got to go.



I wish I could feel like this now.

Cheers

random quote

Cheers

Flea market

Hey people!! It's Sunday again. Free from college and homework. Well, not exactly since I have to do a little part of Entrepreneurial Skills assignment. Our old business proposal kena tendang.So we have to redo. Sigh.

Anyway, I went to Amcorp Mall with my mommy this afternoon. They have flea market there every weekends where secondhand goods are sold. We walk from the lower ground floor to the highest floor. Antiques, books, CDs, toys, foods, assocceries, clothes and the list goes on. You name it, they have it. Very interesting to walk around there. I saw many old things that are new to me.

I bought 3 secondhand books and they are really a great bargain. 1 for RM10 and 3 for RM25. Whereas in bookstores, 1 book may priced around RM30 or above. They may be used but the condition is still tolarable.

Oh, I also bought a secondhand jacket for only RM12.


Everyone should buy something from flea market, at least once in their life. Buying from the honest vendors will definitely make you feel good.

they look as good as the new ones

Cheers.

Pimple-licious

I have not one but three pimples on my nose. How lucky is that. Its like hitting the jackpot.

It is so tempting to squeeze them..sigh. Patience Anna patience.

I don't mind looking like shit since I have so many scars on my face already. However, its so prickly. Why do I have pimple problem?? Please go away.


Cheers

Passport to travel

Listening to Life in Mono.

Hey, I have settled my passport application. It reminded me the first day of school where my parents treat me like I am eight.

Home, 0825.
Me: Mommy, Dad, I want to apply my passport today. Can you give me a ride?
Dad: Okay, we are leave now. Why do you have to bring such a big bag? so dangerous lah. It is easier for people to snatch.
Me: I will change it now. Wait for me for awhile.

In the car.
Mommy: Did you bring all your documents? IC? old passport?
Me: Ya ya..Don't worry.
Dad: Later you go home by taxi ah.
Me: Nah.. I will take the bus.
Dad: Got bus ah?
Mommy: Got lah..To Lrt station. Make sure you get on the right bus.

Getting out of the car.
Mum: Give me a call when you're done okay and becareful.
Me: Ok.. Bye and thanks.

Hmm..sometimes they forget that I am a grown up and capable of handling things on my own. But they are so sweet and I love them for that.

Remember that I said those who are studying overseas get to have 50% discount. Well, that only apply to degree programme and below 21 years old. Unfortunately I am just doing a student exchange programme. Too bad.

I took my queue number at 9.05am and collected the passport by 2pm. Though it was only for 5 hours, the waiting time was killing me especially without book (forgot to bring).
These were the things I did:

+ read a case study
+ doodled on my journal
+ wrote out to do lists
+ dream about my Bangkok trip
+ sms with Poh Suan Mei Ling, Jian Wen and Heng Fai
+ talked with Poh Suan, Shih Mei and Jian Wen on the phone
+ had lunch at Subway (turkey ham, yummy)
+ window shopping at Watson

One to do list done. Now my vacation is not limited to cuti-cuti Malaysia only. Teehee!!
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Met up with Mei Ling, Cherry, Wern Hwei and Suet Ling just now for a simple yum cha time. Our number is getting smaller and smaller. Haha.

Random stuffs:
1.Thank you Cherry!!! for giving me Drag Me to Hell preview screening ticket.
2. I should reduce meat consumption. I watched people brutally killing pigs on Discovery Channel and believe it or not, I cried. Don't really feel good eating them anymore.
3. Washing machine broke down and my dirty clothes are piling up. We rely on it too much, time to rest. Will get people to fix it on Monday.
4. There is a slight change of plan. I got the Spring semester, not Fall semester. So, I will still be around for awhile.
5. Paid all my Malacca debts. Get to sleep well from now on.

Not a Typical Sunday

Now listening to Izinkan Ku Pergi by Kaer.

This isn't my ordinary Sunday. I am feeling great!!

My dad and and I had dim sum at Kuchai Lama. Honestly, I hardly see my dad and communicate with him though we live under the same roof. It's kinda sad. I always know that we don't have strong relationship and yet he loves me the most. The problem lies within me. I've been keeping the door close. It applies to both my heart and room. However, I don't want to stay this way. Too painful to live with it.

Normally, if my dad ask me to eat with him, I decline. This time I am the one who asked him to have breakfast with me. I let go my pride like my friends told me in order to have father-daughter bonding. And we even went grocery shopping together. Our conversation today is certainly longer than what we have for a month. This isn't as difficult as i thought.

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I want to do something different today. Instead of watching tv and reading, I paint. It's like going back to primary school.

Not having any instruments for my mission, I have to buy it. I already gave all my old watercolour set and brushes to my mommy's friend's children some time ago. I tried to look for it in 711 but they don't have it. My last hope is Pasar Mini Bangsar and thank God they sell it there. Hmm..I have to say that I never heard of that brand before but what choice do I have right. I don't want to go all the way to Bangsar Village. So, I bought a box of 12 colours water colour and a chinese calligraphy brush.

I don't know why I was so excited about painting. I have to admit that my performance in art class was extremely bad. The highest grade I received was B. I totally have zero talent when it comes to drawing and colouring. Well, I am just doing it for fun. I can't possibly paint a beautiful scenery or potrait.

After experimenting on a few pieces of art block, I did came out with something. See below.

I didn't know water colour costs like a peanut.

After my project.

Oh, they don't sell palette in Pasar Mini Bangsar. The only closest thing to a palette that I can find in my house is the egg container.

my art. I love trees. Go green

A primary school student's work may be better than mine. I officially announce that I can't paint. LOL. I better give up. This is embarrassing.

No matter what, I will still put it on my board. *Proud*

Every now and then, we should do something different. Trust me, you'll never regret it. This weekend's project helps me to release my daily accummulated stress.

Cheers.

While in Langkawi

Listening to I'm yours

Hellooooo world. I know Langkawi is a 3 weeks history but I just got the photos on Friday. I was arguing with myself whether to upload them here or not because lazy mah..LOL... Thank you Christian for compiling all the pictures from 4 cameras into a mini pendrive. Since this is the first trip with the AIN (not all), I should share it with everyone.

I present my second trip with such a big bunch of people.(The first one is visiting Melaka during Merdeka Day last year with my dear MGS girls and their BFs)

Vacation at Pulau Langkawi, The Jewel of Kedah.
Date: 22nd May 2009 (last day of internship) till 25 May 2009 (first day of the semester)

Fellow tourists:

--Christian-- Co-organiser


--Vivien-- Transport manager 1

--Shih Mei-- Transport manager 2

--Irene-- Our angel/ Christian's girl

--Lion--Co-organiser/ Chauffeur 1

--Yew Hong-- Owner of the respected DSLR/ Chauffeur 2/ Birthday boy

--Heng Fai-- Human GPS

--Louis--Thumb King

--Kok Leng-- erm... The Joker??

--Ron-- special appearance (voice)

--me--

Arriving at the hotel, I mean apartment

This is our room.. Boys, get out!!!

Bed is still the best place to sleep on

Don't forget to apply sunblock. Protect ourselves from skin cancer

At Black Sand Beach. I love this picture because I don't look like 155cm only.

The sweetest thing

Huggie hug

Presenting the VAS

Bubbly..

Some lala look alike creature the locals catch them for dinner ( I didn't eat it, might be bad for my stomach)

No, please, don't hesitate

No more, no more

It cannot wait

The sky is yours

(Jason Mraz, I'm yours)

A la one big family

When I woke up, not only I have puffy eyes, I have a deep scar tooo.. damn, something to carry for a life time. Always remember, never put a glass before you when you're drinking.

Open up your heart and see like me

Feel the breeze...weeeee

Me and my darling

See things from a different angle

VAS again

Yew Hong is brighter than the sun

What the f***.....ouch

Take a moment and relax

I wish we could have more of this

A birthday without candle.

Indulging

On the way back to our normal routines

I won't hesitate no more, no more. Our time is short

I love my friends even more.

Cheers.

No passport yet

Listening to Bella's Lullaby
Feeling relax because its college off day..yeah..

Suppose to renew my passport at Sri Rampai with Chiew Hwa today. We went there, took the application form and had my passport size photo taken. The photoshop uncle is very kind and generous in helping me to fill up the form and measuring my height. That's is the type of treatment I am glad to receive.

After getting all the things done, we went to the information counter and asked what is the fee. Unfortunately it still cost RM300. Initially, I heard my friends said that they brought the fee down to RM150. So not true!!

The good news is, student who is going to study overseas can do it at half of the original fee if they provide their offer letter.

I decided to wait for my UGRAD offer letter to arrive. If I don't receive within fortnight, I ll go ahead and renew my passport at RM300.

Everything went in vain.

Since its still early, we decided to give Shih Mei, Shirleen and Jerry a house visit. Hehehe. We knocked the door and rang the door bell numerous of times. Trying to annoy their peaceful morning. And of course, they were pretty surprise.

Shih Mei and Shirleen have to work today.

I went home. Read The Hat Shop on the Corner by Marita Conlon-McKenna in the train.

Cheers

Anna

Stressing

I had a bad migrain just now. It is the beginning of the semester and there are so many things to be done. My to do list is getting longer and longer yet I accomplished zero. It was as if my brain has expired. I get tired easily. Maybe this is the result of being away from college for 4 months.

What makes the situation worst is that we have total of 5 subjects this semester.

1. International Trade Law
2. Strategic Planning & Management
3. Entreprenuership Skills
4. International Business Environment
5. Moral & Etika

I can feel the stress is attacking me. When I am stress, I can't think. I can't produce ideas for my assignments or any other simple task. I experience anxiety and I barely breathe right. Lost and confuse. Shit..I hate it when I am falling apart.

Shih Mei said I sigh constantly these few days. When she asked why, I can't answer her. I am bad in expressing my problems to others. That's why I look like a stress-free girl in the eye of others.

Calm down Anna. It is not the end of the world. And don't be a drama queen.

Rules of living # 6. Never panic, stop, breathe and think.

Always look on the bright side. Every cloud has its silver lining right. During times like this I would like to read my old journals. I always write down my problems and solutions. Hehe.. This is where diary can be handy.

There is nothing that I can't sovle. All I need to do is to take 1 step at a time. If I follow my beliefs like usual, I can get all the things done. First thing I am going to do tonight is to create a priority.

Be positive like usual. I strongly believe that is my strong point.

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Mei Ling asked me to join her and her sister to Australia. I really wanted to go. Even though the return ticket is dirt cheap now, I can't possibly go. Looking at the financial situation of my family now, I can't afford. My dad asked me to use my savings first and he will reimburse the money to me soon. Tempting but I don't want to take the risk because I don't have much. My main goal is to save up enough money so I can tour around Europe when I go UK.

I think trying to stop myself from shopping is fun. When I am deciding to buy something, I love to hear the Angel and Devil voices arguing inside my head. Haha.. I am just plain bored not weird.

Cheers.

Malacca: Party + Foods

At least one day of a week, we will meet up for a simple yum cha session, dinner, movie or clubbing. Last Saturday, we do it differently. We went rave.
Location: A Famosa Resort, Malacca

Featuring

--- MeiLing--- the event organiser, manager and photographer

---Christina--- Our slow and steady safe driver (so not true)

---SuWen---


---WernHwei---

---Sharon--

---SuetLing---

---Me---

The Start of the Journey to Malacca

The first class seats: Can't wait to get out of the car

The economical class seats: Suet Ling and Sharon gossip from KL to Malacca

*Bling* Possing for toothpaste commercial

After approximately 2 hours, we arrived at Malacca Town

First stop: Pak Putra for dinner

Recharging our energy

We got lost in A Famosa. That place is so huge and we can't find our bungalow because the block the original route for the rave party. As a result, we wondered a few rounds in that area for about 45 minutes before reaching our destination.

Q: What do you do if you see a mini garden in the middle of the bungalow?

A: Take a picture lah

Mei Ling and I

Who has the best smile?

Showing off my newly bought camera.. Wahaha

Without fail, we always take a jumping-on-the-bed snap shot no matter where we go

The night has come, time to party!!!!!

We have one night of freedom. No parents allow. *lew is holding the camera*

Suet and I with the bluemen

Mei Ling and Sharon with the bluemen

Wahhh..... This was what we saw from our standing spot. The lightings are really cool.

Tydi. He look very cute from far.

Above and Beyond

We dance like nobody's business. I hardly rest my muscles. Yeah, we rock!!!

Calling UFO

I felt so thin after dancing the whole night.

Mei Ling: Hey midgets, how's the weather down there?

(So, this is what Mei Ling sees all the time. How envious)

Sharon and Mei Ling look somewhat alike

2.30 am: End of the event, we were tired and hot. Luckily we dress for comfort.

Time to take out the wrist band

Our momentos, a cigarette box and the ticket. Great, I don't need it at all

The other purpose we went Malacca was for the yummy-licious foods.

Tandoori chicken and naan (dinner)

Chicken rice balls (Breakfast + lunch)

Durian Cendol (to relieve thirst)

Mile crepes (afternoon snack)

Pork satay (late afternoon snack)

Mei Ling and I queue to buy.....

Popiah (tea time)

I woke up at 7 am when everyone was still sleeping like a baby. So I took a few random shots. Kukuku *Anna's evil laugh*

Sharon, Suet and Suwen slept like pigs. When I woke up, I was on top of Sharon. I wonder why she didn't feel anything.

Mei Ling's morning breath stinked.. Eww

This is where we stay for a night. RM 988 per nigth.

Now you should know why I am broke.

Love the sight of the street

I was too bored being alone, therefore I woke all of them up at 930am. But those ungrateful bitches scolded me. Whatever.

Mei Ling + Christina ( I wish I had a sister)

At one of the shops in Jonker Street

Along Jonker Street

Time to pay money. Nothing comes free

We took a photo of lew (She don't like her picture taken)

Cousin Itt says 'go home'

The next day, I have mild stomachache for eating too much. ENO solved everything. Overall, the trip was satisfying.

The End