Of Blogs and Updates

I think my blog looks ugly now. Really! I have mixed feelings about the banner i've put up. but I'm kinda liking the new blog interface. Its simple and bright! I love it! 

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Sesekali ku lihat kembali kenangan lama dan ku tertanya tanya... apakah salah ku? Setiap kali aku rasa ringan bagaikan burung berterbangan tinggi; bersuka ria ada saja yang akan menamatkan keriangan itu. Kekadang ku rasa seperti orang luar melihat kedalam kehidupan ku sendiri. Kawan. Apakah makna sebenar Kawan? sentiasa tersisir, diketepikan, dimasukkan ke dalam kotak yang tiada pintu kelar. adakah ia suatu cara untuk menjaga hati? -.- terima kasih sahajalah ye. 

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Chad still checks up on me from time to time. I guess i'm somewhat appreciative of that? hmmm *shrugs* R still hasn't left me alone in my dismay. Instead, he has turned stalkerish. Greg ended before anything could start. HAHA! Maybe it was my fault but wth la really... no one should piss me off that badly. Dammit. I sound like a player.. but.. i'm not.. really not. I'm just really not interested in people that much and I lose interest in people too easily.. especially if they don't try to keep me interested and petty arguments just pisses me off. I know I've never said or talked about any guys here before on my blog especially not since 3years ago. But there have been a few people who has walked in and out, sometimes 6 during the same time period. HAHA! oh wells. i'm really not taking them seriously. I have so many things to bother about. So I suppose the problem really do lie with me? I just don't exactly care about most or any of them. -.-

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Term break's ending. Uni's starting next week. hurmmpphh... 

Cats eat Birds. That's just the way it is.

Reached home to a Sar-Bear screeching in happiness.

Today's the footy finals. Geelong Vs Collingwood. My roomies are all Cats fans of course! I, on the other hand, do not watch footy. I just can't seem to grasp the game!! And to think I was on a touch team once before... -.- Shame on me! third year in Australia and I have yet to catch a whole footy game!

Joined them in the living room just to bask in the atmosphere. Reminded me of home. Of that comfortable time with my cousins and the cats as we watch our favourite teams battle it out on the field. Or that one memory at the casino watching the World Cup and I didn't realised I got so caught up in the game that i actually cursed out loud and scolded the australian team. Thankfully, i'm a girl. Do you know what could happen in a place where you're the only one that doesn't support the aussie team and outrightly scolds them about it? LOL! Mel just stared at me in horror when i just started cursing and swearing at that point of time and looking around the room apologetically at the other patrons. *.*

Saz's partner is here. Mac. Apparently, they're going on well together now. LOL! Who would have thought hey? The paranoia in the beginnings and all. lol! she calls him "the other half" as she was telling me about the pending arrival.

As i sat myself on the lazy couch, with sar-bear warning me that it could get violent coz its the last quarter of the match and my reply was "seems that I reached home at the right time!!!" Ahhh was I just in time to be kept amusingly entertained for the last 45mins or so. LOL! As Mac's face changes into a pout and a sulk with Sar-Bear screeching in happiness and singing the Geelong anthem! LOL! the only male in this house and apparently the only one not supporting Geelong. I swear he has no idea what he's gotten himself into as he openly supports the other team. LOL! He obviously took it out on Sar-Bear, messing her hair and smacking her with the dish towel as beer spilled over the carpet by the time it was official that the cats have won! I just peeled over in laughter! Best scenario i've seen in a long long while! LOL!

Geelong Cats Vs Collingwood Magpies. Of coz the cats will win. Its fate. Its destiny. That's just the way the food chain works. LOL!

Of Coffee and frustrations..

Been out the whole night yesterday. Not the best decision ever since I really wanted to finish my essay but hey when a friend needs your company you can't really say no can you? I mean you wouldn't want someone to say no to you when you really in need of some company? I'm sure not.

Sheesha-ed our problems away. Sitting at Sheesha Lounge sometimes it feels like a family reunion as all the middle eastern fellas and ladies stare at you in recognition. LOL! And after awhile you're allowed to use the staff toilet and they keep your bag with the family's belongings is just epic. I couldn't stop giggling to myself.. but hey hey. LOL!

So here I am sitting at Gloria Jeans on Hindley St on a springy saturday afternoon in adelaide with my laptop and typing out the finishing touches to my essay which should be ending soon. At least I hope it will. Sipping away on my favourite White Chocolate Mocha, its just making my Saturday even more heavenly even though in reality i'm actually lacking in sleep and staring at my assignment. But somehow, i'm not complaining. I'm not even having a care in the world. I'm calm. I suppose the outing yesterday was what I needed. I needed to stay away too. Destress of some sort I suppose. Didn't realised that I needed it. hmmm oh wells. 

People watching is also a way to de-stress. I love it. So the inner city girl that i've been trying to hide over and over again speaks out.. =)

Of Paper cuts and Notes

I'm in the library again but the problem now is that, I'm so tired and sleepy and all i wanna do is sleep! I'm currently working on my Africa on a Global Stage Supplementary Essay. Its frustrating. The fact that I have to slave my holidays away trying to pass last semester's exams! Argh. But then again, I really dont have anyone to blame do i?

The topic i'm doing for my supplementary essay is Representations and Key Issues of Africa. I may be an International Relations and Politics Major, but truthfully, sometimes i wished that there were more policy and economy based subjects coz I am really not interested in this kinda thing. Is this wrong? Haiz. I HATE MY DEGREE. That's all I can say. There. I've said it. How the hell did I manage to reach the final year of this BA? Haiz.

Its about 2hours till library closes and I'm only half way through my essay. I still have aother 1500 words that I will need to vomit out and to make matters worst, I suddenly remembered that I forgot to submit American Studies essay coz I was sick the other time. Haiz. HAIZ.

I AM SO TIRED CAN OR NOT? TIRED OF DOING THINGS I DON'T LIKE!! WHY CAN'T THINGS JUST BE EASY AND ADMIT ME IN THAT LAW DEGREE ALREADY? I STILL DON'T SEE THE ADVANTAGE OF THIS DELAYING JOURNEY! dammit.

Just some things over the internet...

Things like these act as a reminder for me. Sometimes it brings laughter and sometimes you just stare at these post-its and turn quiet. It reminds you of the confidence you have that is sometimes wavering, it also reminds you of the person you are as it reflects snippets of your life...

Facebook used to have these post-its thing. I used to enjoy them so much. I ever blogged before just using them post-its and one was a dedication to someone special. he got it. he liked it. =) But now, we always have tumblr. =)

Colours And Cuts

Colours and cuts...

I've been shopping online these past few weeks and the sites that i've looked through are not exclusively american sites.

ever heard of yes style? Yup! http://www.yesstyle.com

If you ever wanted to look like your favourite korean drama actresses and would love for your boyfriend to look like Joo Ji Hoon from the hit drama series, Princess Hours? Then go ahead and shop there... LOL!

Personally, i love the colours of the male polo tees or shirts... Its rare to find mens clothings that are of a different spectrum of colours instead of the normal and routined earth and basic tones...

Even though many of you would find the clothes a little feminine looking for it to be donned on guys but hey, look at Korea. The actors wear all that and actually look really good. Most probably you will need the body to pull of certain clothes. But then again, it applies to everything, not just this.

So, go ahead and check it out!

You're Business Savvy

You're  Business Savvy

You have got a fresh, positive attitude to life that means you are naturally drawn to anything that is modern and original. Your cool sense of style and sharp mind allow you to maintain that perfect blend of work and play, which means you are generally a fun person to be around. You have got a wonderfully childlike spirit. You see the beauty in the simplest of things. Happiness is not something to save for the future, it's about living in the moment.

You're not one to let a challenge pass you by and your thirst to close the next big deal is what makes you tick. You're straightforward, self-disciplined, thoughtful and hard working. Once established in a post, you are very difficult to unseat. You're not just an idea-oriented individual, but also an achiever. Rarely do you get ahead through advantage or nepotism, as you are more likely to come out of nowhere with unusual talents and take the field by storm. When called upon in a time of crisis, you often come up with highly creative and practical solutions, winning the appreciation of your superiors. Above all, you're very realistic about the positions you hold and shrewd enough to guarantee survival in the job market.

Here's the quiz link: http://bit.ly/mW40CC
nytimes.visualdna.com


ENJOY!

I'm trying to be consistent.

I'm trying to be consistent considering this is my final lap of being an international relations and politics student. But somehow, there's always so many things that i wanna worry about. How is that possible?!

So I decide, maybe i should start blogging more regularly again. I don't know why i kinda stop blogging, sort off. Is it coz i do not have the time or is it coz i have nothing to write about. And i have no answer to that.

I mean come on, I'm an international student here in Adelaide, South Australia. How is that nothing to blog about? seriously? Life overseas have always been different. Will always be different. SO yeah.

I'm gonna try blogging again. hurhur. More diligently if i might dare add.

I'm gonna be late for my American Studies class... So I better put on some decent clothes, brush my hair, dab some face moisturiser, line my eyes, pack my bag and run out of here!

toodles.

GUESS WHAT I HAD FOR BREAKFAST TODAY?!

CHICKEN BRIYANI!

AND I COOKED IT! FROM SCRATCH.

Oh hell yes i'm proud! HA!!!

How not to be proud you tell me? it took forever to get it ready and when its done. OMG its heavenly! HAHAHA! i couldnt find saffron so i didn't put it. But other than that.. WOOOHOOO!!!

Mel who doesn't eat Briyani has a GENEROUS helping and my housemates? they're health conscious and they ate the rice with no guilt conscience and later on each of us fell asleep in front of the tv. HAHAHA!! talk about babi-fied!!

I'm so proud of myself. HAHAHAHAHAH

If any of you wanna try making chicken briyani... I kinda tweaked this recipe a little but 95% of it comes from here!

http://www.creative-cooking-corner.com/chicken-biryani.html

ENJOY!

Its a lazy Saturday...

Awesome night yesterday with the housemates! First time we had a girls night out in town together. Sarah's birthday. Sarah turns 28 yesterday. It was fun. I mean i do not deny it that there are times that i feel as though i'm out of place but hey.. what can i say? I do what i do. i'll have to deal with it sometimes! no complains~

Stayed sober the whole night coz someone have to be the responsible one~ =D

So i'm gonna just put up this. A memory.

Media Blast!

I'm here to announce a rather old news. But i'm gonna announce it anyways!

Remember how some of you have asked me to consider wedding planning seriously? Yes, well. I did consider it. So two of my friends and I have collaborated and started Jitters and Smiles.

Its my Wedding Planning service. I know our blog is alittle slow on updates but we're currently in the midst of doing up our wedding favours quotations. Heh. Its taking longer than expected though.

But nevertheless, do check out our blog: http://www.jittersandsmiles.blogspot.com and we are also now on twitter: JittersSmiles Follow us!

The anticipated wedding of this year...

Belongs to my cousin.

11.11.11

Their pre-wedding pics are out. Come let's take a look in this sneak peek in my blog. =)

You know what's unhealthy? The fact that when I look at my bank account and I see the total depleting and I'm not even sure what the hell i've spent on. Maybe bedsheet, some accessories i bought the other day. I had to resort to paying for groceries by other means. I think about it and i'm like how the hell did i overspend. NO IDEA. Could that increase in rent really affecting my allowance?

Its tiring constantly having to think about everything. Its tiring really. Waking up one day and think that you need to get food for yourself. Waking up the following day and tell yourself you need to check your bank account. Waking up the following day and realise that you need to go to school. Waking up one day and realise that you're trying not to screw anything. Waking up one day and realise you dont wanna get out of bed.

Its a never ending cycle.

hey hey you you.

Semester 2 has begun.. Year 3 Semester 2. How interesting. 15th December is my graduation as the international student unit have told me. Yup yup. Who would have thought hey. 3years ago i was complaining and hating life. 3 years later i'm graduating.

Can't wait to really apply the law degree again. I mean come on. What am i suppose to do with this international relations and politics and a possibility of a third major, Public Policy. I wanna work here. But I can't coz i'm not a citizen. Oh wells.

Screwed up the prev semester ROYALLY! haiz. soooooo demoralize!! but alittle bit more and then i'm done with this and proceeding (hopefully) to something i really love and know that i'm good at.

Dear god, please let me have that. please.

Sorry been missing for awhile now. but you dont really know what's really going on now do you? the past 3 weeks have nothing but a huge fuzzy blur. Flurzzy.

Everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong.. There's no other way to go but up. Trying to motivate myself... hmmm... hopefully it'll work out one day soon. yes it will work.

this post is not making sense. but since when anything dos nowadays anyways.

Just finished watching The Usual Suspects and it is AWESOME! hahahahaha~~

Interesting turn of events when you think of it.

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I havent been blogging much. Most prob coz there's too many things in my head and in my heart I cant pen it down in words.

Have you ever had the feeling when words doesn't seem enough to describe anything?

I'm having one of those days.

Have you ever wondered why you're in a group and somehow you feel lonelier than ever?

I'm having one of those days.

The movie The Perfect Man says alot.

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I've finally managed to download the correct version of Beastly. AWESOME AWESOME CHICK FLICK IN AWHILE!

Totally enjoyed it!!

If only men like that exist in real life. If only...

Wordless Wednesday

Today's Wordless Wednesday will be dedicated to....

Adelaide, July 2010.

Let the tranquility of the photo soothes you as it is not a reflection of my mind today.

And no, you cannot take this picture without my permission.

Things that I can't accept & Sometimes makes me burst out laughing...

1. The reason behind why some people delete me from their facebook accounts. Seriously, I really can't help it if you actually think i'm genetically blessed.
   



2. The reason behind why people gossip about my tweets and blog posts. Seriously, I must have done something right for you to actually remember the things i've typed and discuss it behind my back and in your delight put me in a negative light.
   



3. Outrightly comment about my physical attributes openly and in public. I mean, Come on, do i look like such things will affect me? Yes, I'm fat. Yes, I do not wear S or XS. But so what? Unlike you who can't seem to love yourself, I actually love myself. I'm fine with myself and I know damn well what i'm capable off.
   



4. Things that goes against the law of nature. Yes, I'll have difficulty grasping htat. Seriously, how can you accept a pig flyinf about in your backyard? Maybe I can. As long as its not my pig. -.-

So yeah. Enough rants. For now.

Musings and Questions.

From then, till now. I'm not reall sure what you want from me. So what is it that you want from me?

Once upon a time, I believed that I'm a princess. But has anyone ever realised that there's so many types of princesses in the world?

I've always known life is hard. But has anyone ever received any warnings about its unexpected slaps and abuses?

I want to own my own empire. Build it from scratch. Layers of mortar after bricks till a great wall appears. What if I will return and continue a legacy instead?

Fear comes in many forms. But my greatest fear comes in the form of losing you, you and you. Makes me wonder, what's your fear then?

You know. people always say its best to be frank about your thoughts, candid with your words and let the other see you inside. Have anyone ever realised that its a much more dangerous situation than camping out by a nuclear reactor?

Sometimes, you care too much in life. Too much that you realise the other still puts up that wall. Flippant remarks that stabs you rheart. Its been said that a pen is sharper than a sword. Oh hell no. Words. Now, that's another story, no?

I'm Cooooooooooooool...

I'm as cool as a cucumber. As I lie on my bed, keeping my head averted to the ceiling awaiting the cool sensation to take me away. I've decide I shall pass the time by typing out this latest entry confessing my greatest love for the latest addition to my toiletries stash one can find either in my quaint little room or in the toilet. HAHA!

I'm still lying down by the way. Still attempting to keep my head toward the ceiling. I've contemplated on installing a screen up in the ceiling so that i can always be connected even while i'm doing my beauty regimen! How convienient?!?! and i can always dream on! HAHA

So this thing i'm gonna be in love with is FREEMAN PEEL-OFF CUCUMBER MASK. Retailing here in Adelaide at AUD9.99 in supermarket, its my newfound love.

It reminds me of the St. Ives peel-off mask that I used to love as a young teen and could no longer find it now.

Upon first application, its cooling, its gooey, and it has a slight toner feel when you first apply it. As though its filling and tightening your pores. And if you wanna follow the directions on the back of the tube, apply thinly if you're just willing to wait for 5 to 10mins. if you accidentally apply a thicker layer, its definitely gonna take a longer time to dry up.

How would you know if its all dried? just pat your fingers lightly all around your face to feel if the mask is dry, if its not, its semi-sticky and it'll be like UHU glue to your fingers (I'm not saying its equivalent, i'm saying the texture is similar to that)

you'll feel it tightening as it dries up. Its better for you to stay in one position usually, lying down as all mask regimen would advise. so do not follow me and proceed to type out a blog entry, i just cant sit still for a while, unless i'm sleeping of course.

What's the feeling after taking it off? You'll immediately be able to feel a difference. Your skin is smooth and cool and you'll definitely feel refreshed. Especially after close inspection to your peel-off, you'd notice that there's particles from your face stuck to it! YAY-NESS! Which means your face is clean and smooth.

Ratings? I would give it 5 out of 5 stars. Its easy to use, not messy, a clean peel-off and it doesnt crumble on your fingers as you try to take it off. =D Great consistency and it smells refreshing. And as everyone knows, cucumbers are always good for thy face!

And this review is not sponsored. I'm just doing it coz i want to.