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19 December 2010

2010-12-19T22:02:00.004+13:00

I've moved.

http://luwy.tumblr.com/

9 December 2010

2010-12-09T16:16:00.006+13:00

Worked today, again (working 6 days this week, great). Came home. Took a shower and had lunch. Mum and I were watching Oprah on tv. Oprah was talking to this lady - her ex-boyfriend have planned her rape online. I won't go into the details, but what I'll mention is that her ex had obtained a photo of her from her MySpace account and posted it on this website to get people to rape her for him.

The main point is: after seeing that, my mum started lecturing me about how I shouldn't post photos up of myself or any personal information on the internet.

My Facebook is set on private and I don't have a real photo of myself for my profile picture. So people who are not my Facebook friends won't really be able to know either of those things about me that my mum is so afraid about. I've also started making sure that I know the person before adding them. So Facebook is fine, I guess.

But wait till she sees this blog...

Checklist:

~~photo of myself~~

~~personal information~~

~~schedule~~

Thank goodness she doesn't know that I have a blog.

Like a normal teenager, when my mum first showed signs that her "lecture" was about to begin, I was all defensive and began to say ridiculous things like "Why don't you just ban me from sending photos off to be printed, HUH? They will have a copy of the photos and can do whatever they want with them."

But now I had more time to think about it, she's right. (shock horror)

My blog is public. Anyone could be reading this blog right now and I have no control over it. Do I really want strangers to know about my personal life?

Having a public blog is like me walking up to a complete stranger and starting being all BFF with them. They could easily return the friendliness, offer to walk me home and then shoot me. Or they won't shoot me, but then later stalk me and then shoot me. Or when we are hanging out and I want to use the ladies room, they will then steal my credit card, steal my money and then shoot me.

Just kidding.

I'm just a mere blogger. You don't see famous bloggers getting shot at, so I should be fine for now.

But...

(DUNDUNDUN! The time has come to reveal the phase that every blogger goes through at least once - in my case, at least ten times)

Maybe I should close my blog.

I really don't think I should keep wasting hours writing up a blog entry every time. The time will be better spent designing or reading a book or heck, even chores. ~~Or risk getting shot at.~~

But I love blogging. I love being able to express myself by posting up photos and write about my thoughts or little rants about my life. ARGHHHHH I DON'T KNOW !@#$%^&*

28 November 2010

2010-11-28T14:15:00.030+13:00

I've failed...

in taking care of my health, in controlling my emotions, in managing my finances, in maintaining friendships and in life in general. Now, more specifically, I've failed my History paper.

Just found out about the bad news yesterday morning. Got a txt from a friend and I immediately got out of bed. My mum and sister were right outside. I just stood there and mumbled history is out, history is out... My sister offered to let me check my grade on her laptop. I opened the Student Services webpage, clicked a few buttons and I was at the last step - click 'Continue'.

Click.

I stared at the screen for a few seconds in disbelief. All I could do was blame one person... myself.

I have always had the habit of saying that I am going to fail before and after every test, assignment, project and exam. My theory is: if I constantly say that, I will feel a lot better when I know the actual grade. Because my grade will either be the same or higher than expected. But of course, I don't actually think that. Obviously there are some papers which I am more confident at than others. But I still say it anyways.

But it was different for History. I have always been a Maths or Science person, so subjects like English or Classics have never been my forte. So this year I have wagged most of my History lectures, partly because of design, but mostly because I just simply wasn't that interested in it. So when I said I'm going to fail for History, I really meant it. I guess part of me was somehow hoping for a miracle, but it never happened.

"Why didn't I go to those lectures? Why didn't I study harder? What's going to happen now? Am I the only one who failed this paper? I am going to have to stay back a year to finish off my last History paper. I am going to have to graduate a year later than the others. I am going to be left out. My future is ruined. Life would be so much better right now if I didn't fail that paper."

These thoughts constantly occupy my brain, not allowing me to let it go. All of this just feels like a really bad dream that I'm never going to wake up from.

My mum didn't punish me so I am going to punish myself. No more outings from now on (with the exception of birthdays), hence I have Not Attending-ed all of my Facebook events. My summer is just going to be home then work then home then work then home then work again from now on. I am also going to start studying for History again. Mum said I shouldn't be so extreme. But I need to do this, for myself.

I don't mind staying at home all summer. I actually prefer it. This way, I get to spend less money; don't have to think about what to wear; don't have to go shopping because I have nothing to wear; get to do things I don't usually get to do, like cook, read books, exercise, etc (all on my Strike Out list on the sidebar ->)

Speaking of the sidebar, some people might think that I put up my whole schedule and to do list there just to show off. But it's not because of that. I love to post them up on the sidebar and update it, because it actually encourages to do things and have more productivity. It gives me this slight pressure (in a good way) to actually get my ass away from this computer and go do something productive. It is ironic how I actually have to spend more time on the computer to keep the list organised. But this system works for me, because I love it when I get to cross something off my to do list. Sometimes although I have done that homework, I would actually write it in my uni diary, just to be able to tick something off. :P

18 November 2010

2010-11-18T17:14:00.004+13:00

That's right people. That's what I'm going to write about today - Blah (aka nothing important). Warning: leave while you can.

Can't believe it was only last Friday that I had my last exam and got my freedom back. I have been wishing for this day since the beginning of the year. Imagined being able to wake up whenever I want to and relax at home all day.

Then reality hit me. Shouldn't really complain, but I've had a full on week.

friday

last exam > emptied locker in studio > celebrated with friends @Newmarket > Movenpick at night with family and cousin

saturday

had to wake up at 7:30 > went to Saturday market and the beach @Waiheke Island w/ cousin and sis > steamboat dinner > Chocolate Boutique @Parnell > looked at the all the photos we took for the time my cousin has been here, memories :)

sunday

sent cousin off at airport at 5am > slept > got up at 10am > lunch @city > takapuna > dinner @Observatory > slept over at friend's place

monday

bussed to Bucklands Beach to another friend's sleepover w/ archi mates, themed Let's Get Fat 4 - Healthy version > walked to dairy for Kapiti ice cream, omg yum > everyone prepared dinner > watched Grown Ups > tastiest and fullest healthy dinner ever! > chocolate dipped strawberry and peaches for dessert > light drawing @Eastern Beach > watched Harry Potter 6

tuesday

they made toast with sausages, baked beans, cheese, etc for breakfast > birthday surprise for Lydia > missed bus, had to wait for another hour > 1 hour bus ride to Newmarket then another 15 min bus back home > arrived home at 1:30 > showered, got changed > left house at 3:00 > met up w/ katie and ji soo @Hulu > dinner @Ken Yakitori Bar w/ christine too, omg at hot jap waiter called Yuya :P > photoshoot session @Britomart

wednesday

13 hours of sleep, woke up at 11 > worked from 2 to 6:45 > dinner > tv > comped till 2am

thursday (today)

only woke up 15 min before I had to go to work > worked from 10 to 2 > lunch > enjoyed watching tv > comp

friday

work from 11 to 3 ish

saturday

work from 1:30 to 6

Last night was my first night using the computer after 6 WHOLE DAYS. Had to upload photos and update stuff, so comped till 2am. Bad idea because I had to work in 8 hours.

Will write more later. Gona take a shower now, cos this bug just fully raped my whole body. F.

10 November 2010

2010-11-10T23:55:00.002+13:00

Why are we jumping for joy?

because my cousin is finally here!

Sorry, she actually arrived on Monday midnight but this is just me being too lazy to do a full post. Can't blame me. Exams on Friday AND we took like a gazillion, aka 385, photos yesterday. Ok, so now I owe you my birthday post and the full version of this post.

Just finished studying the first round for it, so now I'm allowing myself to enjoy some free bumming time. Coincidentally my friend was watching this variety show called Kang Xi Lai Le 康熙來了 and he said Lee Hom was in it too. I was like OMGOMGOMG. So now I'm just waiting for the videos to load. Yes, it's past midnight now, but I probably won't be able to sleep tonight if I don't watch it now haha.

7 November 2010

2010-11-07T19:51:00.002+13:00

It's spring!

Mum decided to do some gardening.

(aka sis doesn't like the blinds to be open, because people can look in)

Had yum cha for lunch at Star Cafe 別不同. Sis was still on her road trip so I ordered everything that I normally wouldn't be allowed to order - porridge, prawn dumplings, prawn on toast, etc.

Look who was there eating with us? Lee Hom ♥

6 November 2010

2010-11-06T12:37:00.006+13:00

Breakfast

The most important meal of the day. If you can manage to wake up for it, that is.

Mum's special recipe: oat with raisins, blueberry, almond and dark chocolate toppings. Yumm.

Got up at 11 this morning, as usual. Gosh I really missed being able to wake up whenever I want. That wasn't the case for yesterday and the day before because I had exams on. Sleeping in is the perfect thing for me right now as I tend to study more at night and I get to have lunch straightaway to start my day off.

This is my usual "schedule"...

11:00 wake up

11:15 lunch

12:00 computer

1:00 oh it's just 1. more computer. check youtwitface. browse blogs

3:00 tv time - Frasier

3:30 computer round two

4:30 maybe i should start studying

6:00 parents come home, get distracted

6:30 dinner and tv

7:30 computer round three

8:30 oh f, haven't studied much today. study study study

12:00 sleep

An example of one of my slackest days. How productive. All good. I'm just thankful that my work habits and quality of work are improving, I think. After having done two out of my three exams for this semester, I somehow am more motivated to study. Even though I have a week to study for my last exam, Architecture and Sustainability, I will not allow myself to think that: just because I have that much time, I get to procrastinate more now.

But no. It's my last exam before I get a 3.5 months holiday. I might as well study hard for me to deserve that holiday.

Ok. 1 hour before I have to go to work. My usual slack self will just take the opportunity to youtube. But my new self is going to go take a shower and start studying. Yay go "new" Julia.

Work hard, everyone :]

(Update @ 10:05pm)

Dinner

Eat like a beggar.

Loved the salmon and prawn. Hated the onion. Now I have onion breath. Thank god I won't be leaving the house anytime soon.

5 November 2010

2010-11-05T22:27:00.002+13:00

YAY LOOK WHAT JUST CAME IN THE POST TODAY

My dream top that I posted about before.

Little crinkled but all good. Excited. Can't wait to wear it sometime soon.

Ok, time for a little update. Just had my Statistics exam this morning. Weirdly it was kinda fun. Oh crap, I've turned into one of those "exams are fun" geeks, haven't I?

Celebrated by having lunch at Nol Bu Ne 놀부네, sticker photos, then ice cream and played Mafia at Paradiso.

LOL at Herman, the token white guy.

3 November 2010

2010-11-03T14:47:00.002+13:00

If I can wait patiently for my birthday post to be posted up...

So can you.

History exam tomorrow. Oh someone kill me already.

1 November 2010

2010-11-01T23:08:00.002+13:00

Crap, I'm going to be an adult soon.

31 October 2010

2010-10-31T14:05:00.003+13:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

I'm not trick-or-treating this year. Haven't been since I was 9 bro. (COUGH THIRTEEN COUGH). Nor am I going out to any parties as such (COUGH ANTISOCIAL COUGH).

It's called "exams are coming soon and I need to study, jackass".

But in the spirit of Halloween, I decided to post up the scariest photo ever!

Hey, it is scary, ok? It's suppose to be a bunny, but someone bit its ears off, so now it's a RAT. Get it?

Ok. You caught me. I'm just being lazy. I have posted up this photo already on Facebook for Easter exactly 7 months ago. And I didn't even come up with this joke (it was from this tv ad). My bad.

Anyhoo enjoy Halloween, guys! Have a good weekend. (while I have to suffer and study, thanks)

30 October 2010

2010-10-30T23:27:00.002+13:00

This is the perfect video to explain what my life is like now...

Well to the people who still think being an Architecture student is easy... you can just kiss my ass.

"There's an Architecture library? Why do Architecture students need a library anyways?"

I honestly get really pissed off at those kind of people.

28 October 2010

2010-10-28T23:32:00.005+13:00

I HAVE to get my hands on a Wong Fu Production Awkward Turtle.

This toy is meant for me lol.

I use to be obsessed with turtles. My Bebo username is still iheartTURTLE_, for goodness sake (well it's still that, because I haven't used it in like a gazillion years). I've said enough.

27 October 2010

2010-10-27T18:24:00.003+13:00

APA KHABAR, my homies?

(sorry, just randomly decided to say hi in Malay, instead of the usual 'hey', etc)

6 days...

So my first exam - History is on next Thursday. CAN'T WAIT (my ass). Spent last week just bumming around, caught up on only 1 Statistics lecture per day for the first few days. I have some pretty hard out friends, so have been feeling really behind lately, like I should have studied 24/7 ever since the holidays began.

But what am I talking about. I'm Julia, for goodness sake. I should be lucky if I start studying a week before the exam, instead of the usual "(a few days before exam) Oh crap, I should start studying aye?".

But no, I can't be like that anymore. I'm in university now. I will be an adult soon.

On behalf of people like myself,

I would just like to tell everyone else that although we may seem calm and not bothered on the outside, but on the inside we are STRESSED OUT. We are pretty much the worst kind of students there could be. We procrastinate and don't do any work, but we are stressed all the time because we procrastinate and don't do any work.

(Ok. Change of topic. Well not really...)

I decided to do a little tidy up of my room last Thursday.

1. Cousin sister coming from Malaysia in a few weeks time.

2. Mum has been nagging me.

3. I can't really work in a messy space.

This is me with my "I'm ready to do some full on cleaning" hair.

T'DA!

Extreme Makeover: 'Julia's room in an hour' Edition

Wow. I can't believe I can actually see the floor now. And the tables. Annnnd I don't have to step on any cables or bags now, every time I take a step in my room.

Posted it on Facebook and people have been quite impressed. Yay.

25 October 2010

2010-10-25T01:59:00.005+13:00

Just finished the last Cecil test and also managed to catch up on 4 Statistics lectures today. What a record. It's already 2am so I thought I might as well write another post.

So I worked on Saturday, as usual. But after dinner, family just suddenly informed me that they have decided to go have Movenpick at Mission Bay. I was included too, but apparently they planned it all the day before, without telling me. Thanks guys.

Movenpick. Woop. Oh apparently that Belgian Beer Cafe, right above Movenpick called De Fontein, is pretty good. Hm maybe I should try it out next time. Or maybe I should just try to head to Mission Bay more often.

Readers, meet my dad, mum and sis. Family, meet my readers. LOL

Finally learnt how to focus. Yay. Oh look at my yummy Mango and Passionfruit ice cream (drools).

Yay for ice cream! Sigh, I'm so considering switching to contacts next year. Glasses are so annoying. They keep sliding down my nose, and they reflect the light in photos. Beautiful.

Ending photo - parents at the beach underneath the moonlight. It was their 25th anniversary like two weeks ago. 25 years together man. Aww how cute.

23 October 2010

2010-10-23T23:38:00.001+13:00

Yesterday, friends and I caught up at Hulu Cat again. Talked about exams coming soon, guys (lol), Ji Soo leaving to study in Japan next year, etc

Drank some pearl milk tea. Japanese green pearl milk tea, yum.

Had beer stew noodle soup and some chicken gizzards. It sounds disgusting, like intestine-y, but it tastes so good. And trust me, I'm a 'only eat the meat and not any other parts of the animal' kinda person.

Played some games. Watch the video. It's epic.

Then went home and skyped with each other (LOL).

21 October 2010

2010-10-21T21:29:00.004+13:00

Oh I'm such a hopeless impulse buyer.

I remember first seeing this top ages ago. I knew I wanted it. Received an email today from Topshop notified that they have a sale on. Browsed through their sale. Damn, some of their stuff are actually quite cheap. Had the sudden urge to buy online. As I was browsing, I thought of that top again.

Took me hours to find what the top was actually called - Fashion's Night Out 2009 Official T-shirt. Then another hour to find a site where they actually had stock. It is sort of like a limited edition top, plus it was from a year ago, which made it so much harder to find.

I found it. I found a site that I could actually purchase it from (9/11 Memorial Museum Shop). Ah bless them. Not only would I be purchasing my dream top, I know I have contributed (just a little) with the developing and sustaining of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum as well.

I do feel bad. Partly because half of the total cost is shipping. Partly because I'm suppose to be studying. And lastly, partly because I'm suppose to be saving for my Melbourne and Malaysia/Thailand trip next year. Sigh.

20 October 2010

2010-10-20T21:13:00.003+13:00

YO YO WHADUP PEOPLE.

Just a super quick update to tell you guys that I'm still alive, unfortunately (jokes).

Had our final design crit for the year on Monday. My crit time was the last of the day at 3:20pm. I was quite lucky as that means I get more time to prepare. But that also means I get more time to freak myself out. Kept wanting to break something. No idea why.

Ever since design finished, it feels like it's the holidays already. Probably because ever since uni started, our design papers have always been the focal point. Everything pretty much revolves around design. Need to work on design, can't go to stats lectures.

I remembered a week or so ago, when we were still working on our portfolio, we were actually looking forward to the exams. Because that means design would've been over with. Seriously, what kinda freak looks forward to exams? Answer: architecture students who have Design papers.

Yeah so now we are pretty much one of the most chillaxed uni students. Because if you went through what we've been through for design, everything else would just seem like a walk in the park. Or maybe not. I'm pretty stressed about the exams now. F. I just wana get this shit over with. Then holidays baby.

Sheesh, this was suppose to be short.

Anyways, yeah so now I've just been catching up on some Statistics lectures. First exam in 15 days. Then the day after that. And the last one a week after that. Then FREEDOM BITCH.

Wowzers. My birthday is in 13 days. I can't believe the day, that I have always started counting down to at least 6 months before, is in less than 2 weeks. And I might not even be able to celebrate it until 10 days after because of exams.

Architecture has seriously changed me.

My mum came to check out my work on Monday. Even she said I've grown up so much because of this course.

Yay. 13 more days and I am officially an adult.... oh crap!

7 October 2010

2010-10-07T20:53:00.007+13:00

YAY. LAST PROJECT CRIT FOR THE YEAR IS FINALLY OVERRRR. CAN YOU SENSE OUR EXCITEMENT/CUCKOONESS??

Don't worry, I'm calm now...

This week was a whole new experience for me. I use to go to sleep at 10pm. But I spent most of my time in the computer lab this week doing my project. At least 14.5 hours each day, with Monday from 8am to 10:30pm and Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 2am.

I met up with Katie and Ji Soo on Monday because it was Katie's birthday. Ji Soo stayed with me in the lab after. When it was time to go home, I remembered saying: oh yay, I get to go home early today! Ji Soo looked at me like I was some kind of a weirdo... because it was 10:30pm then. But it is considered early. I was fully expecting to stay until 2am, which I did for the following days.

My mummy came back a couple of days ago, but was too busy with project so I only got to spend some proper time with her today.

Anyways here are some Photobooth photos from today, because I just realised the computer labs' iMacs had the Photobooth application too (uh d'uh, dumbass).

Enjoy :)

2 October 2010

2010-10-02T23:48:00.003+13:00

Just posting up a few videos from Wednesday, hoping you guys will forgive me for my slackness. Yes? Am I forgiven?

Was bored in History lecture, hence the whispering, so I decided to torture Sophia's teddy. Starring Grace (blog) as well.

This happened on the same day at night when all of us went out for drinks. We started camwhoring but realised my phone was still in video mode. Classic. This actually happens more often than you think. Please excuse my half-swearing btw.

Ok, bye for now. Don't worry, I'll definitely see you guys in a month or so when my exams are overr. YES.

12 September 2010

2010-09-12T13:39:00.005+12:00

11 September 2010

Saturday saturday saturday. Nothing much today. I did managed to read one of the set design readings before work though. But slacked off after dinner.

Look what I noticed when I came home from work that day. My sister was cleaning her room and decided to put up this humungous Edward poster she got for her birthday. Edward, I love you. But you scared the shit out of me. Now I can't even get changed in the room without the door being open. Don't worry, I'm not a flasher. It was just my sister and I at home then, so it's fine.

12 September 2010

Yay we didn't have to walk all the way to church today. Just walked the first bit until the other bus stop, about 1km or so, then by bus.

Decided to lunch at Newmarket again. This time at the Taiwanese restaurant above T-Mark. My beef noodle soup was sooooo good. Got a chance to visit my friend working at T-Mark too. And we stocked up on so much food, it's not even funny. Pastries, kuih, brownie and pearl milk tea. YEAAH.

Uni starts again tomorrow. Ok, I gota work hard from today onwards. Aja aja fighting! (korean)

Enjoy your weekend, everybody.

10 September 2010

2010-09-10T14:27:00.004+12:00

7 September 2010

Lunch date, karaoke and a farewell.

@Faro 화로, Lorne Street, Auckland, NZ

We have awesome umbrellas.

Then karaoke @KBox. Look at my precious Lee Hom in the background!

I ruined every nice photo. Haha my bad.

After Alpha dinner, a friend took us home. She had the cutest COOKIE MONSTAAAAAA toy.

9 September 2010

Time to do some work.

Work-that-doesn't-feel-like-work-ed with Lydia in OGGB. It was lunchtime so we sat down to have a bite too. This cheese pull thing and soy hazelnut latte.

This is the Owen G. Glenn Building aka OGGB, Business School in University of Auckland. Pretty aye. It is such a nice environment to work in. Maybe more so due to that fact that there were rarely anyone there because it's mid semester break at the moment.

I cooked dinner that night. Cheese and garlic pasta with broccoli, green beans, tomato and mushroom. Healthy.

5 September 2010

2010-09-05T14:44:00.007+12:00

I'm not gona bother apologising for ditching my blog anymore cos I seem to do that at the start of every entry nowadays. My bad.

The first week of mid sem break is officially gone. Sobb. Here's just a brief summary of what I've been up to.

(it might not seem brief at all, but I've tried) = Warning: this is going to be long.

27 - 29 August 2010

Alpha camp. WOOP!

DAY 1

Me with my awesome awesome bunk. I'm such a good girl. Interested in the bible already.

Sister: Hey I think you overpacked.

Me: What. No. I only have 1, 2, 3, 4... 5.

Sister: Uh I have 3.

Me: (dumps one bag into the shoe bag) T'da. Now I only have 4! Shame.

First night. Played Articulate for the first time. The best game ever.

There were foosball tables too. I'm too pro. Won every match against my sister. Well I'm not that good actually. It's just cos my sister sucks haha. We are both so noob that it was as if everything was in slow motion.

DAY 2

Beach time. We were right beside Eastern Beach.

(just photos. that's the way I like it. plus cbf captioning lol)

Performed a skit at the end of the day. Well more like just dancing for us young people lol. Did you know I was like the second youngest there? Wow.

DAY 3

Breakfast. They serve the best food there, as well as keeping in mind the 'at least half the plate must be veges' rule.

Our awesome awesome leaders!

Last communion before we left. Aww

Two were baptised right there in Eastern Beach, while it was raining and windy. Plus it was low tide so they had to walk and walk and walk all the way out until the water was up to their knee (it was suppose to be up to their waist? but the tide was too low). Clapclap for them.

30 August 2010

3D Monopoly-ed then Hulu Cat. YAY.

Cos we're just awesome like that. That's right.

2 September 2010

I haven't cooked a single meal in like 2836764 years, other than instant noodles. Pasta with cheese sauce. Yummm.

Wtf. Just realised that my oven mit is Australian.

Happy 19th to Kaylee btw.

5 September 2010

Had to walk for 3.2km to church this morning. Loved it (sarcasm, well half). Especially how we had to speed walk the whole way, because that's my sister's "normal" speed. At least we didn't have to walk back.

Bussed to Newmarket to do some grocery shopping. Had some lunch first at 11 to beat the lunch rush.

And now here I am. ~~Wasting~~ Spending some well-spent time writing this blog. Still stressed about design. Gota go into uni some day this week to do some mapping. But at least I've done my Statistics cecil test and nearly done with the assignment. All sweet. I can do this. No point dwelling in the past. We have got to move on people. Yeah. That's right.

Happy 19th to Yelin btw. OH and Happy Fathers Day. Shikes I keep forgetting it.

22 August 2010

2010-08-22T17:08:00.006+12:00

Polo Bun from Classic Bake House. The biggest Polo Bun I've ever seen.

It's even bigger than my face. My sister doesn't agree though. Don't listen her. Whatever she's been saying is a LIE.

Sigh. Technology assignment due this Friday. Have to write an essay discussing about sustainability. But don't worry, it's only a maximum of 20 pages. 20 pages... ONLY my ass. My essay-writing skills are appalling. Grammar is f'ed up. This is the perfect assignment for me aye. Not.

Btw forgive my screwed up Photo Booth photos. My Nikon D5000, where are you? 3 more weeks. YES.

Never seen me in real life before? Well today's your lucky day. Look at the photo on the right and you will know how pretty I am. Yup, that's seriously what I look like in real life. I am especially proud of my nose. Hahahahaa

P.S. Sorry about the variety of font sizes lol. It's because sometimes I blog on my normal computer and sometimes from my MacBook. And apparently Macs have totally different font sizes as normal computers. How retarded is that?

14 August 2010

2010-08-14T11:46:00.005+12:00

I don't like you, threshold. Hate you and your million definitions.

Got a chance to go back to my high school yesterday. My graphics teacher wanted us to show the Year 13s our portfolios and also answer some questions regarding applying for architecture and just the whole architecture life in general. My graphics teacher was so nice. She even gave us a box of Lindt chocolates each. Yum.

Met up with Kaylee and Kim at Epsom Cafe before we went back to EGGS. I miss that place. After being a Starbucks addict for half a year, I just realised how cheap hot chocolates are everywhere else. Even with the extra cost for soy milk, my usual, it was only $3.80. And they gave a complimentary muffin with it. I thought that $3 hot drink with free muffin deal was only for high school students. Guess not. And the owner actually remembered us. She even commented that we seemed happier. Yeah, we were totally tortured in high school last year (sarcasm). But shouldn't it be the other way around? I mean I am like 10 times more stressed this year than I was last year, or even all my high school years added up. Interesting.

Finally updated after like a month. You happy now, Grace? Lol

27 July 2010

2010-07-27T22:37:00.004+12:00

There's nothing better than a Photo Booth photo to prove that I have a MacBook.

Cough. Macbook Pro. Cough.

My life so far? Second week of Semester 2 now. Stressed about design project, as always.

Went for an eye test today. They are so screwed from first semester. But because of some financial issues caused from my precious MacBook, I decided to postpone the getting new glasses thing for a few more months? I mean my vision can stay blurry for a little longer. Plus the glasses I wanted are Prada ones. If the MacBook didn't wipe out all my savings already, the glasses will surely finish the job.

Just came back from Alpha course. It's a free 10 week course for let's just say noobs to the whole Christiany thing. I remembered last week, I was quite reluctant to call myself a new Christian. I take this whole religion thing quite seriously. I didn't want to just give myself a label when I wasn't fully committed yet.

I'm a Buddhist by birth, but growing up, religion wasn't a big part of my life. I just did the occasional temple visits and prayers to Buddha. I even went to youth church a few times with friends during primary.

Just a few years ago, when people asked me about my religion, I started classifying myself as an atheist. But I'm not an atheist. I don't deny the existence of a deity or of divine beings. I wasn't against any other religions or what people believed in. I didn't mind. I didn't have a strong opinion about religion, or any opinion at all. I wasn't sure if I believed God existed. To be honest, even now I'm still not sure.

Through the Alpha course, I learnt that there were actual evidence that Jesus Christ existed. I use to think that He was just a figure Christians believed in. I never knew He actually existed on Earth.

Now I have a better understanding of what I believe in. I know that Jesus existed. I know going to church, attending the Alpha course and learning more about Christianity and life makes me happier. Still not sure if I am fully committed to classify myself as a Christian now, but I am leaning towards the 'yes' side though. But I'm fine with that. Not giving myself any pressure to start labelling myself anytime soon. Eventually if I do believe in Him, that's fine. If not, that's fine by me too.

As long as I know that it was my decision, then that's all that matters.

19 July 2010

2010-07-19T20:37:00.005+12:00

Shikes. My blog is so dead these days. And I decided to update my blog with a super pointless post. You've been warned people.

I get upset from the littlest thing. I was transferring photos from my phone to the computer a few hours ago and noticed a few of them were distorted. The photos had one half in a different colour and the other half doesn't even show up. So I unplugged the cable to try again. After I unplugged it from the computer, I tried to see the photos on my phone. But it kept saying something about memory full. How can a 2GB memory card be full when I only have around 20 photos in there? Plugged it into the computer to have another go. Doesn't work. Unplugged it. Took out the memory card from my phone. Put it in again. Still doesn't work. Switched my phone off. Took the memory card out. Turned it on. Put the card back in. This time when I tried to go into my memory card on my phone, it says: Unknown format? Yup. It's a format I've never seen before alright. So I clicked yes.

Big mistake. It cleared out my whole memory card. So now all the photos I took from today, gone. All gone.

And my wonderful luck just keeps coming. I just bought a new folder today. The glue stain from the label won't come off. Bought a pack of 10 copysafe pockets as well. There were only 9.

Phone doesn't receive some txts. Glasses have this smudge that doesn't go away. Room still a mess. Chores still not done. Have to wake up real early tomorrow morning for the 8am lecture. It's just all this little things adding up to bombard my brain with stress and negativity. It feels like something really bad has happened to me. Touch wood. But it's not. They are tiny weeny little things. Unimportant things. But what I don't understand is why I feel so awful.

I get that same feeling quite a lot even when I'm watching tv. When I see someone get hurt, it's as if I'm that person. I just get this stuffy feeling in me. I guess the team of the show have done a good job. Manipulating the audience to make them think and feel from the character's point of view. Making them feel exactly what the characters are going through.

Another thing that angers me is people telling me to calm down. Even worse are the people who does it purposely eventhough I've told them about it. How more selfish can you get?

Sigh. I really hate myself for feeling and thinking this way. And letting my emotions control me.

I don't really do the whole religion thing, but I've been going to a nearby church recently. It has been a great experience. It's really enlighting. I had that stuffy suffering feeling when I finished watching Season 1 of the Vampire Diaries. Went to church the next day and I feel much better after that.

I don't like having that stuffy suffering feeling.

Did you know that most of the time, we have the power to choose to be happy or not. Well as from this moment, I am choosing to be a happier person.

10 July 2010

2010-07-10T23:10:00.002+12:00

Wasted Day 13.

Worked on Day 14, that counts as being wasted too. Only difference is I get paid for bumming lol.

Day 15.

Worked today as well. Beautiful.

My sister decided that she would cook dinner for us tonight. Chicken and mushroom fettuccine. Yum. The pasta were a little dry. But dude, anything she makes, that is edible and doesn't make me rush to the toilet every 5 minutes, is considered very very good.

Jokes. It was seriously not bad.

I didn't know there were walnuts in there. I thought someone's teeth fell off when I first took a bite. Mm crunchy.

You should be very thankful, people. I am like risking my life to write this entry right now. Jokes, just exaggerating. But it is really really cold. Especially these few days. Today, fine weather, but high of 12° and low of 0°. ZERO DEGREES DAMNIT. Tomorrow, fine weather as well, but high of 12° and low of 1°. Monday, fine, high of 14° and low of 4°.

It wasn't just a number on the thermometer. I could feel the difference. It was freaking sunny today. But still felt like I was at a mountain peak. By the time I get outside, it usually gets quite warm. But no. Not today. Being outside was as cold as being inside.

When it was closing time and I was bringing things in, as I touched the metal sign, it felt as though I was in a skating rink.

When my boss mentioned that it could drop to 0° tonight, he seemed quite happy. First reaction - what a psycho! But it is quite exciting actually. Not physically, of course. Because it has been ages since Auckland has dropped to such a low temperature of 0°.

I use to think all those Kiwis or Europeans were crazy for loving the sun. And sprinting to the beach or anywhere outdoor at the first sign of sunlight. Hello. I've lived in a country, which has summer all year round, for the first 11.5 years of my life. I don't need any more Vitamin D, thank you very much.

But now I can finally appreciate the goodness of the sun. I guess I'm a true Kiwi now too.

8 July 2010

2010-07-08T15:06:00.011+12:00

Day 11.

Watched Eclipse with high school friends - Jennifer (my archi buddy who went to Sydney), Joanna, Karen and Margie.

I was early that day. Bummed around. Saw Dayna, Jordan and Matt from Studio 2 Live just hanging around the staircase. I knew they were doing that segment for the show again. Went down to find the others. I was right. When all of us came up, we were stopped by Dayna and was asked: Where is the next rugby world cup being held? We had no clue. How embarrassing, because the answer is New Zealand LOL.

After we got our tickets, I noticed they were still hanging around there. Ever since the Jay Williams incident, I promised myself that I will not miss a photo opportunity with famous (or not so famous) people ever again. I must admit I hesitated quite a few times. But Karen encouraged me and said she'll help me take the photo. They probably just wanted to see me make a fool of myself. But ah well, I don't mind.

Dayna, Matt, Margie, me and Jordan. So there you go. WOOP. A blurry photo with them. I blame my camera lol.

Jennifer, Margie and I in the theatre. You can't see Joanna and can barely see Karen. Lol sorry.

ECLIPSE. OMG EDWARD. STUPID JACOB. I've said enough.

Lunch at Suh's Charcoal Fire BBQ after the movie.

Stupid restaurant with their stupid policy of no food sharing allowed. We weren't that hungry then, but still had to order one dish each. At least the food were good.

Then we met up with others at Hulu Cat. We had to speedwalk there, because Kathy was just waiting there all by herself. Aw.

Day 12.

Had a very-well-planned day out with Ann. It was an awesome adventure taking the train to Sylvia Park for the first time.

Of course, our necessary stopover at Starbucks first. Oh soy hot chocolate, I've missed you.

Never knew the train station was so... modern. Wait. I didn't even know there was a train station behind the row of stores in Newmarket. Fail.

We bought tickets for the 9:18am one. But we were extra early, because of Ann's organised plan, so we got to catch the earlier train. Yay.

The staff at the train station were really helpful btw. Just what we, train noobs, needed.

Our directors lounge movie tickets. Directors lounge. Classy.

LOL A4 and A3. Reminds me of architecture. Great.

Since we were super duper early, we had time to walk around, buy movie food the cheap way (again, but this time at Japan Mart) and have some sushi.

SEX AND THE CITY 2 TIME. Directors Lounge.

Damn right. Everything is different there. Chandelier, sofa seats, table lights, you name it.

Inspired by the movie, we decided to have a change in scenery by choosing a nice place to enjoy our lunch, at Casablanca Cafe.

Ann's Moroccan Fish and Chips and my Black Sea Chicken. Soooooo good. Little bit on the pricey side though. Mine was $23.50.

Camwhoring time with the pretty table.

This is what I love about hanging with Ann. We take photos about pretty much anything, anywhere, anytime.

Train ride home. Sleeping on the train is so comfortable. Plus the views are preeetty.

Got off at Britomart.

Waiting for the bus. Loving the city at night-mode.

5 July 2010

2010-07-05T22:28:00.004+12:00

Hectic week ahead. Very stressed about having only 2 days of home time because I like being at home. I usually waste my time by just bumming around. But still. Home time neutralises me. It keeps me from going insane.

M work and out
T out
W out
T home time
F work
S work
S home time

Sigh. At least the week consists of both work and outings, instead of work, work and work.

Day 10. Met up with Maya today. Haven't seen her since April.

Had work in the morning (no, i'm not a workaholic). Too use to sleeping in till 11 because of Wimbledon, so I only got off my sorry ass 20 minutes before work. Had to eat my breakfast - a piece of toast, while I was speedwalking to work.

Came back from work. Took a shower. And then I'm off again.

I opted lunch for Starbucks. Don't try this at home. Soy latte. Urghh. Soy latte with sugar. Yum.

See. I'm not the only one who thinks I'm tall.

Maya is studying at Auckland Uni next semester as well. Yay. So I spent the rest of the afternoon showing her around the campus and found where her lectures will be held.

It was my first time going in to some of the buildings as well. Shameful. I fail as a tour guide.

Wimbledon ended last night. I feel so lost now. Keep thinking I have to stay awake till midnight to watch Wimbledon. But now it's gone. All gone. Till next year. Sigh. I'll just have to sleep at a normal time again. Damn. But YAY. Excited about finally getting to watch Eclipse tomorrow. YAY AGAIN.

4 July 2010 #2

2010-07-04T18:03:00.002+12:00

Day 9.

Sunday. Woke up at noon. A newer record.

Didn't do much. I get more work done when I'm the only one at home. So after dad and sis left the house, I wanted to start doing something progressive.

Reviewed my To Do list. As you can see, I started with the piano.

My piano playing skills are below average. Way below average.

As a typical Asian kid, my parents did organise for me to have piano lessons. I remembered I was around 10 years old and the lessons were held on a Wednesday afternoon. A hectic Wednesday afternoon. Went to school in the morning. Had co-curricular activities after. Swimming I think. Piano lessons was right after that. My dad would drop us there. And if we're early, we either got to have a little snack at McDonalds or a nearby cafe (or Kopitiam as we call it in Malaysia, right?). By the time we got home, it was already dinner time.

We didn't have a piano at home then. So we would go over to our aunt's house right across the street and practice there.

Although a hectic one, it was still a pleasant memory. Too bad it only lasted for 8 lessons (told you I remember everything).

Hence my way-below-average piano playing.

Sorry mum and dad, but I think those 8 lessons were kinda wasted on me. My sister on the other hand is really good. She at least knows how to play an entire song, unlike me who knows like an eighth?

In high school, my sister and her friends use to hang out in the music rooms everything morning, interval and lunchtime. Sometimes I would join them. That was when I started playing the piano again.

My sister, the prodigy as always, actually remembered the things we learnt from those lessons and self-taught herself to play.

As for me, my sister had to patiently play each part again and again, because I cbf reading the keys from the book and so I decided to memorise it instead. So everytime I am in the music room, I would play the same song, theme song from Spirited Away, again and again. My friends got quite sick of it after a while.

And now, since I haven't touched the piano for years, I only know how to play that first part of the song.

If you really have nothing else to do, then go ahead and watch the video. Haha.

1. Inochi No Namae from Spirited Away (Youtube)
2. Only Human - K from 1 Litre of Tears (Youtube)

Oh yeah. I also know how to play the first few lines of Only Human by K from the popular Japanese series - 1 Litre of Tears. Not something to be proud of. It's only like 2 lines.

Both songs that I played in the video are Japanese. Interesting.

Goal of the year: I really want to finish learning Inochi No Namae. It's such a beautiful piece. Just found the music sheet online. Yay. I will learn the whole piece. One day.

4 July 2010

2010-07-04T00:56:00.003+12:00

Day 8. Shit. 3 minutes to go till Wimbledon starts. Must. Blog. Real. Fast.

New record: woke up at 11:45am this morning. Well technically it's yesterday morning, cos it's like past midnight now. Right? Damn. This whole being-awake-at-midnight thing is confusing the crap outa me.

Worked today. Again. I work every saturday. Great life.

Anyhoo. Think it was on Friday night? I got bit by fleas. Booooooo. 6 on the left and 2 on the right.

Look. Now I have like random bumps on both my hands.

The one on my thumb is making my thumb look ultra fat.

They are like my Edward bites. HAHA. Because the flea bit me on both my wrists. Wait. It's suppose to be neck. Well too bad. Vampires bite people on the wrists in my dictionary.

Trying to suck my blood aye? YAY. I'm going to be a vampire soon.

Sorry. Please excuse my behaviour. Been watching too much Vampire Diaries and waiting to watch Eclipse. Next tuesday. Cough.

2 July 2010

2010-07-02T16:55:00.005+12:00

Day 4. My sister's birthday. Yay.

You have no idea how hard it was to find her a good present. Went around the city on Friday. Started looking around lunch. Ah headache. Went home around 8pm. Nothing. Went home. Asked her. Yay. A clue. Bracelet hmmm. That shouldn't be too hard. WRONG.

Thought about getting her one from Tiffany & Co. Crap, Katie told me even a simple one is around $600. Ok. Let's move on then.

Went to St Lukes on Monday. I started hunting down all the jewelers. Ooh Karen Walker ones. Looked at price tag. HELL NO. Maybe for myself. But NO.

Long story short. I finally found one. Got her a silver bracelet with pearls. Why pearls? Because that's her birthstone. Don't worry, I've confirmed with 3 different stores. Felt bad for how much I paid for it, so got her an 'S' charm as well.

Sister with her birthday present.

Woke her up at midnight. For wimbledon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Do you want your present now? Do you want your present now? Do you want your present now?

If I did that normally, I wouldn't be alive right now.

Woop. Watched wimbledon while enjoying the apple crumble I bought from La Porchetta ~~last night~~ a few hours ago.

Bummed the whole day. Wait, I blogged, didn't I? Oh yay. I actually did something.

At night, we went to have her birthday dinner at the Observatory in the Sky Tower. We were allowed to go to the Main Observation Level before dinner started.

Birthday girl. Woop.

Me, sis and dad. A rare photo of the 3 of us.

There were parts of the floor that were just glass. JUST GLASS. So it's fully transparent that you can see the bottom.

I might be smiling in the photo. But before that, I had to walk across it for several minutes before I was comfortable doing that.

For the first few vain photos, I just sat beside it with my feet on the glass bit. Doesn't make a difference. Still scary.

Dude. When you are 186 metres above the ground, it doesn't matter how strong the glass floor is to people with the fear of heights. Like ME.

YEAH to my Dr Martens. Kekeke. And my sister's heels. But mine > hers. Definitely.

Look at my beautiful face. So proud. Sobbs.

Beautiful view aye?

Here we are at the Observatory. 194 metres above ground level. Greaat.

Birthday girl again. Woop.

Look at all the beautiful food. They even gave us complementary crabshells entree.

Would you like some entree?

It's ok.

They are complementary.

OK. WE'LL TAKE TWO. (Sis doesn't eat seafood)

It doesn't get more Asian that this. Shit I'm hungry now.

Dessert. My precious. OMG. They even have ice-cream. Not just any ice-cream. Movenpick ice-cream.

Noticed the 2 cones? That's because my sister said the waffle cones were goood. So my dad got two.

Enjoyed the views after dinner.

Yup. Me too.

Elegant restaurant

with beautiful decorations

with a breathtaking view. What more could you ask for?

Interrupted her while she was enjoying her Movenpick.

Time to go. Nooooo.

The lifts had glass parts as well. I went into the lift. Saw the glass part. Screamed. Then slowly moved to the side with my hands on the walls, scared that I will fall through.

Got bored in the lift so decided to take a video. Enjoy.

Did the cake-cutting back home.

Apparently it's a tradition for the person with the following birthday to cut the cake as well.

We were really full from the buffet. Hence the midget slice that we all shared.

Ok. I am not eating that cake anymore. That's not my fingers btw.

Boring Day 5 and 6. Why? Because I had to work. Booo.

Day 7. My first entirely free day at home. Woke up at 11:30am because of wimbledon. Got up just in time for lunch. Wasted 2.75 hours watching the dvd that I have been delaying to watch since March. And here I am now. Yay.

Oh god. It has already been a week of holidays GONE. Nooo.

1 July 2010

2010-07-01T23:28:00.004+12:00

HOLY CRAP. First day of the month. Ending in 32 minutes.

Must. Blog. Fast.

Maybe it's just me, but the first day of the month is very important. It's a day when I feel like I can do anything. And I have to blog. It's like a taboo thing?

Ok. I've been delaying the entry about my sister's birthday dinner, because I took like 129 photos that night and every time I want to start choosing which photos will go on the blog, I just stop. Too hard. Will do later? Yup. Then I move on to the tv.

This will keep you occupied.

This is the style of blazer I've been looking for. It's from Urban Outfitters. Damnit. It doesn't deliver to NZ. NOO.

The closest thing I found before was one by Karen Walker. $565. No thank you. Maybe next time, when I'm filthy rich.

29 June 2010

2010-06-29T13:59:00.012+12:00

It's finally here. The day I have been waiting to arrive for 116 days (it's since the first day of Semester 1 btw, if you cbf to figure it out).

Holidays. Yay.

This holiday I am certain that I will make full use of it. Aka I am not going to let my holiday pass by watching tv / dramas all day. Hence the holiday to-do-list on the right.

Ok. Day 1.

Had to work today but my family and I did go yum cha for the first time in like 3 months?

Kebeb? Kebab?

Day 2. Sylvia Park. The shopping begins.

Lunch break.

Dad: Oh no, I should've bought a Happy Meal. I want that Shrek toy that the kid is holding. LOL.

Our gadgets.

Chicken and pasta with bacon, mushroom and cabonara sauce from Issis Cafe.

Sis bought waffles from the Crepe Cafe. Man, I want waffles now.

More shopping. Tired.

Did you know that shopping burns calories as well? Given that you don't snack while you're shopping that is.

Coffee break. I love just sitting there and read magazines in Gloria Jean's Coffee in Borders, Sylvia Park.

More like a soy hot cacao break.

Time for Shrek 4.

Dropped by Foodtown for some movie snacks. Yes, I'm cheap. Cheap people refuses to buy rip-offs food from the cinema.

Melody bought these Jules Destrooper waffle crisps for our dinner last time. I was hooked ever since. Expensive little buggers though. $6.33 for 10 palm-sized pieces. I am also a sucker for jumbo packs. I'll just think I'm not getting a good deal if I don't get them.

Would have loved to watch Shrek 4 in 3D but we get dizzy watching 3D movies. Ah wells. 2D is not too bad. On the largest screen in the world. Yup, not too bad at all.

Movie snacks for people on a budget. Supermarket-bought chocolate and drink bottle. But I wasn't the only one. The guy next to me did the same thing. We are smart people. But it was so weird seeing 2 drink bottles in the holes that you're suppose to put your soft drink cups in.

Day 3. Catch up day with friends from high school. Yay.

First up, lunch and shopping at St Lukes.

Ji Soo's cute little KIDS meal. Haha.

Shopping at Kmart. She looks so cute in the oversized top.

Next stop: milk tea at Hulu Cat in the city.

Asked the Wild Pair staff in St Lukes and there are only 2 pairs of white patent Dr Martens boots left in the city store. Both size 6. Perfect. So from Hulu Cat, I started walking to Wild Pair for my precious precious Dr Martens. Crap. It was further away that I expected. I was sweating by the time I reached there.

And yes, I got my white Dr Martens. YAY YEAH. Apparently that was the only one left. Phew. Happy happy happy.

Ordered papaya pearl milk tea. Gooooood.

We moved on from jinga to card games like snap, big 2 and uno.

Where ever there's a mirror, there will be some major camwhoring. You've been warned.

Ah. Too short. Can't see the mirror.

Then La Porchetta for dinner.

Oh wait. The lighting this way is better.

The food finally came.

I ordered marinara fettucine.

And we shared a chicken pizza. Goooood. Highly recommended.

18 June 2010

2010-06-18T11:13:00.003+12:00

~~Just a little sneak preview. Will update more after I actually give her the present.~~

Sorry. Will have to blog after exams. I'm f'ed.

15 June 2010

2010-06-15T14:15:00.005+12:00

STREET DANCE 3D ROCKS. Blurry photo again.

Alarm rang at 6:30 yesterday. Turned it off. Ignored it. I still have time. Slept. Woke up. Checked time. I still have time. Slept. Woke up. An hour later, oh crap.

Wasn't that bad. I was just about 20 minutes late? Bummed around in computer lab while I waited for Melody to arrive. Eventually she turned up. Went down to one of the archi study rooms to study Korean. Shhh. Got bored after a while. Started listening to music on her phone.

I'm getting bored. Blah blah blah. Left early to buy Korean pancakes for lunch. Gooood. Bought movie tickets to Street Dance 3D. YEAH. Others still haven't arrived yet. Tried out kaya toast at this Malaysian cafe in the food court. Gooood. After movie, sticker photo-ed and bummed around in the arcade.

~~You know who I am. So clockwise from me: Melody, Wilson, Pruek and Jaime.~~

Ok. Ignore me. Just realised that our names are written on the last one. My bad lol.

31.05.2010 Last crit day. Aw. I'm gona miss our archi group.

02.06.2010 Archi ice skating @Paradice.

Funny how everything I do is related to archi. Sigh. This is my life now.

13 June 2010

2010-06-13T13:02:00.003+12:00

A photo speaks a thousand words.

It's a day in history time again. Exactly a year ago, 13 June 2009, hmm what was I doing? It was the morning after the Year 13 ball. My yellow nail polish was still in tact. As usual, I was on youtube and fb again. I kept clicking the refresh button, hoping others would have posted up their ball photos already. And I still log on to msn then. Interesting.

Far out. Nikon D5000, my precious. Where are you? I miss you. Hurry up and come to me. So I can take photos with much better quality than that.

11 June 2010

2010-06-11T11:15:00.002+12:00

Looked at the traffic counter. 4999. Hmm. You know what would be a prettier number? 5000. Hits refresh. YAY. 5000. That's right. Thanks for hitting it, people. Most of the hits are probably from me anyways. Shhh.

Sorry for the randomness. I just suddenly had to urge to post one entry every day. I'm doing very well for myself, if I may add. Haha.

A day in history. Exactly a month ago, on 11 May 2010, we had our crit for the memorial project. Fail. I remembered it was the fastest crit I've ever had. Had to wait so long for my turn that I think I just gave up somehow? That's why I was weirdly relaxed when I was being critiqued. I was the last one to have my crit in our group. So everyone, especially me, were extremely glad to get out of that hell hole, aka Level 3 exhibition space. Still in disbelief that it happened a month ago. The event seemed closer for some reason. Meh.

10 June 2010

2010-06-10T13:37:00.005+12:00

I use to be an avid blogger. I don't just mean updating my blog every few days, but I also visit others' blogs religiously (aka blogstalk, in a non-creepy way).

I do it so often that I even have this order of blogs to visit. First is mine. D'uh. Then Li Kee > Astin > Adele > Tzia > Audrey > Karen > Kenny > Ringo > May Zhee > Timothy > Sarah. Links are on the sidebar. Gosh. I use to be able to just open Mozilla Firefox, then start typing away in the www bar. Now I even have to look at the photo to remember what the order is. Don't worry bloggers. Your traffic hits from me will not be gone forever. I will start this bad habit again after 25 June. Hopefully not actually.

Sigh. First exam in 2 days. I was so chillaxed before. Didn't start studying until 4pm last Sunday. Thankfully I managed to finish studying all 13 lectures by dinner on Monday. 13 lectures in one day. What a record. So proud of myself. I don't know why but I'm just so motivated to study these days. Maybe my conscience finally kicked in. It really is a good feeling when I was able to understand and even answer questions people had regarding our exam.

Was in such a bad mood before. I know and admit I'm always the dumb and lazy one. But that doesn't mean I won't feel a thing when other people comment about it. Sigh. All good. All in the past.

Back to study mode. Yay. You should see how "happy" I am right now.

9 June 2010

2010-06-09T12:12:00.002+12:00

Nikon D5000. My precious little baby. Ever since I don't know when (a few months ago), I have always wanted a DSLR. Digital Single-lens Reflex. A ha! I even know what DSLR stands for. Dedication bro. ~~I just googled it up to make sure it was correct.~~

I have always loved photography. Hence why I nearly always start off my blog entry with a photo. Because a photo does convey a million words. Or maybe just 937463 words. Close enough. Sometimes when I'm bored, or am procrastinating, I love looking through My Pictures album and all 3827 photos bring back memories. Love them all, whether they are good or bad.

My baby's due date is in September, ish. My mum already bought it for me, but just need to wait for my dad to bring it back for me on his next trip back to Malaysia.

Can't wait. Jealous much?

6 June 2010

2010-06-06T14:16:00.003+12:00

This was me on Thursday. Just started memorising my Korean speech for the presention on Friday. Worth 5%. I was f'ed. Why do I always leave things to the last minute?

Anyhoo. I was just testing the camera to see if it works. Didn't realise how retarded I was until I looked back at all the videos.

안녕하십니까? Lalalalalalalalaaaa. Lol.

27 May 2010

2010-05-27T10:56:00.007+12:00

Today is a brand new day. No shit, Julia. ~~Wagging uni~~ Staying at home today. Hopefully I'll be able to get some work done. Therefore I'm keeping this schedule, so I won't slack off. Yay. I get to practice my Korean too.

09:45 Breakfast 아침
10:00 Computer 컴퓨터
11:30 Korean homework 한국어 숙제
12:00 Lunch 점심 (shit, 2 hr lunch)
14:00 Uni stuff
15:30 Cube

26 May 2010

2010-05-26T21:53:00.007+12:00

This photo was taken on Friday, 26 February 2010 on Level 3, SoA&P Building. Can't believe it was exactly 3 months ago when it was Day 2 of Archi Orientation Day. I still remember this day like it was just yesterday...

(This is going to be a loong story. If you cbf reading it, then goodbye)

Got off the bus. Shit, I'm an hour early again. Waited for the green man to appear. This guy turned around, turned back again and back around. Hey, it's Woo-Min. Got to the Conference Centre. Very grateful to have met Shieun the day before and was introduced to her Macleans friends, who are doing archi as well. Grace, Meng, Tina and Sidney. I didn't leave out anyone's name right? Correct me if you're reading this, Grace. Lol. (fastforward) Then all I remember is moving from the Design Theatre to this lecture theatre in Engineering Building. It was a gathering of all National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries students, aka NICAI. Then we NICAI Amazing Race-d. Sweated like shit while everyone else chillaxed, eating sausage sizzle and that popsicle thingy I'm holding in the photo. Saw sis' friends at the bbq as well. They fully ji-ed.

Let me explain the photo. I was just sitting around with sis' friends. Think I was trying to get something while holding the popsicle on the other hand. My hand tipped and the raspberry ice dripped onto my leg. Photo on the right is Sacha taking my shoes off so it won't get dirty?

Later, they announced the winner. Surprise, surprise. It wasn't me. Then randomly I went with this friend I just met to go find "Edward Cullen". Didn't find him. Apparently he's taking Business. Apparently he's manlier than Edward. Saw Min on her Engineering Orientation. Went home.

Yay. Today is my 3rd year anniversary working at Paper Power. In my 3 years, I have worked for 1658.5 hours and earned $14,172.55. Shit, where did all that money go?

21 May 2010

2010-05-21T22:24:00.006+12:00

This picture pretty much sums up my life right now.

As you can see I'm still obsessed with Korean. Just a tad though. But suddenly a Starbucks addict, who adds soy shots to pretty much anything. Starbucks is overrated. But I like it how my name leaves a permanent mark on the cups.

I get annoyed, when they charge me 50c for the extra soy shots, but I don't end up getting any. Even worse, when water goes into my shoes and my feet get soaked. I am disappointed in myself, because no matter how hard I try, the highest I get is a B-. Even worse, when I know I am the only one to blame for that. I feel like I should disappear from the surface of the earth, when I lie awake at night thinking about the things I've done to them. What's even worse is thinking I might end up losing the people I really care about, again.

WOW, pretty heavy stuff aye? Lol. Let me lighten the mood. Yo yo yo. Bye.

9 May 2010

2010-05-09T12:31:00.001+12:00

Made a little video for my mum :)

Coincidentally her birthday is on the same day as Mothers Day this year. I've been really busy with uni stuff, so I haven't been able to get her a proper present. Therefore this year I decided to do something really special.

She probably won't be able to see this video until a week later as she's in Thailand atm, but I hope she will like it when she does.

Appreciate your mothers, everyone. They are the best thing you could ever have. (Totally not implying that mums are things btw)

26 March 2010

2010-03-26T23:37:00.005+13:00

Howdy. Yes, I have been dead for the past month. Nothing much happened. Just started uni. Architecture changed my life. I stopped eating lunch. I partially blame it on the stress? Lost 2kgs in 2 weeks. Beautiful. I spend more time in the studio than I do at home. It's a great life. Didn't sleep one night. Was such a stoner the next day. Great experience man. ~~You guys should try it sometime.~~ I'm pretty much the last person who just started pulling all-nighters?

Don't worry. I'm back to my normal eating habits now. My weight threatens to go back to my norm everyday. Damn.

Like the models I've made so far? Both were for my first project. They were inspired by the Icarus and Daedalus myth. I cbf explaining it so don't be lazy and just Google it. We could only use one material and NO GLUE ALLOWED. They are (suppose to be) towers btw.

First one, failed. Second one, failed. I am talented.

This is the site for my second project. No offence, but doesn't it remind you of Malaysia?

21 February 2010

2010-02-21T16:17:00.003+13:00

My only free day in 3 weeks and this is how I spent it...

Woke up. Texted. Stressed about what I'm going to do for lunch tomorrow. Went back to sleep. Woke up again. Texted. Got up. Ate leftover naan for breakfast. Felt stuffy because of that naan. Stupid naan. Computer-ed. Youtube-d while I ate my lunch. Texted. Youtube-d even more after lunch. Computer-ed. Texted. Finally got off my fat ass. Walked to my room. Started looking at random things. Ouch. I felt this pain. Looked down at my leg. Stupid little black bug. Flick. Oh crap, where is it now? I should've killed it. Lied in bed. I should really start doing something useful now. Or not. Computer-ed. Had some chocolate. Went back to my room. Came out for more chocolate a few seconds later. Oh shit. I should not have had that last piece. Leave before it's too late, Julia. Practiced for tomorrow's interview thing.

And here I am now writing this entry, because I thought it was quite funny. Don't you? Meh. 3 more hours until my sis comes back from camp. Damn. No more peace and quiet. Meh. Bye.

17 February 2010

2010-02-17T23:42:00.002+13:00

Katie bought us presents from her trip to Hong Kong: birthday bear, Disneyland pen and bangle. Thank youu. The birthday bear is now hanging together from my phone with my brown ribbon.

That's Ji Soo, Katie and I. Loving our orange lips :D We bummed at Rialto food court. Moved on to 277 food court. Bussed to city. Met up with her friends at Starbucks. Decided to go sing korean k.

KOREAN K FTW! I literally could feel the beat from the bass of the machine. I sang until my voice broke. Yes, I'm a guy. Not. Speaking of guys, have you ever heard guys singing Poker Face? Epic.

Total hours spent at city = 10.5. Niice.

15 February 2010

2010-02-15T22:24:00.000+13:00

I'll make this brief. Planned to watch Valentines Day with friends today. Yess, I finally get to watch it. Jas had an eye infection so couldn't come. Was already late, but Piu kept nagging me to drop by her house to walk with her. Too bad. Saw Piu walking. Immediately got off at the next bus stop. Piu, I told you I'll walk with you and I kept my promise :P Gave her her belated bday present. Met up with Ann at Starbucks. Saw Debbie and her fellow Year 13s. Bought jap food for lunch. Saw sis and her friends on the way to the movies. Had lunch while watching Valentines Day. Ahhh I can't see my food.

Eating your lunch while watching a movie = not a good idea. Trust me.

14 February 2010

2010-02-14T22:00:00.001+13:00

Happy Chinese New Year and SCREW Valentines Day :)

I MISS Malaysia.
I MISS how all of us used to gather in Kedah and celebrate CNY together.
I MISS spending CNY eve staying up late, playing cards with my relatives.
I MISS that liveliness.
~~I MISS~~ ~~receiving all those ang paos.~~

All I get this year is just dad, sis and i eating our CNY eve dinner alone, without mum and without our relatives.

When I still had all of that, I never once took a second to appreciate that moment. And now, I will never get to experience it ever again.

:(

13 February 2010

2010-02-13T10:46:00.006+13:00

I love Korean food. Yumm. That's Min btw. Say hi.

Finally got a chance to catch up with Loren and Min yesterday. Min and I arrived more than 30 minutes early, again. We ended up standing on the corner of two streets and constantly turning out heads to be able to see both streets. We looked like two idiots.

Checked out Loren's apartment. She said it's embarrassingly tiny. But I like it though. I would love to have my own place someday. Or maybe just my own room is fine with me.

I stepped into Galleria for the first time. I was the kid in a candy store, but I had a little dignity and acted like I could afford everything. I can afford most things, but I just can't afford to. That totally make sense.

9 February 2010

2010-02-09T11:52:00.004+13:00

Look how pretty the books are together like that.

Yes. I actually went to a library. And I even stayed up till midnight reading. Don't worry, I can't believe it too. Neither can my family.

Dad What is she doing? Sleeping?
Sis No, she's reading a book.
Dad Wow, I think it's going to rain soon.

I am currently reading Thanks for the Memories by Cecelia Ahern.

8 February 2010

2010-02-08T12:03:00.008+13:00

FAVOURITE YOUTUBE ATM

It might even be better than the original. Sorry, Stan skyWalker.

I love you CHIPMUNKS!

Just realised I have spent my whole life spelling kindergarten wrong. I am so smart. Maybe I should go back to KINDERGARDEN.

I have also wasted another hour of my life, trying to think of a username for Yahoo, to be able to sign up for Flickr, to post pictures up here. :@

3 February 2010

2010-02-03T12:41:00.004+13:00

I LOVE GIVING SPONTANEOUS PRESENTS.
And yes, I really do love my ribbons. I want them back, sis. :P