My room has become the new internet lounge...

I'm starting to love doing my work=)

I'm sorry but I need to rant here..

I've started my FINAL term of my undergraduate studies.
Exams was bad, felt as if they were my worst exams ever. But it's a good slap in the face, hoping it would wake me up from the fun I had last term and buck up for my final term.

I can foresee a very very busy term because I think I have decided to do a 100% coursework module. It's not an easy module and I think it'll take up a big portion of my social life.

With the need of wanting to do constant studying after every lecture has made me procrastinate on my assignments which I better start soon.

Job applications are on high priority on my list but yet, the fear of completing them and being rejected has been been hindering me to look seriously into them.

For the last few days, I felt the pressure of finishing my work but I couldnt find or just start on them. Not being able to sleep well isnt helping as well.

Plus I'm feeling anti-social now. Too tired to socialise.

Oh the joy of being a student!

Once again I feel so vulnerable at this point of life. But I'm sure God's teaching me smthg throughout all these again. I know I shouldnt be ranting cause I should be thankful for what I have in life cause many other ppl may not be as fortunate as I am like those in Haiti.

5 more months...

when a phase ends, another begins.....

P - o - R - t - u - G - a - L

Portugal was cold and hot, more precise, windy yet sunny.

Loads of pics but dont think I have time to upload them now.

Exams in less than one month. Feels quite screwed up this time...


*the good stuff we bought home*

xx

Life is often filled with mysteries..

We will never understand how other ppl think nor will someone else totally understand and comprehend things we do or say.. except God of course=)

I've never liked being in the middle, but often I find myself in that position... hmmmm, probably a time to polish my communication skills? Nah, not worth the complications and things which arises with it..

I'm currently working on my worst group assignment ever. There's this uncooperative group member who is enjoys working on his own. Finished his stuff without discussing with us, switched off his mobile when I tried to call, passed us a badly done report with a note saying we can change anything in his work or if not, we can just submit his copy=.='' arrggghhh!!! it's just so hard to work with him...
Plus with the lecturer, I've totally lost my interest in getting this assignment done. Probably you would say who likes assignments? The mood of getting this one done is just totally different... oh well, must constantly remind myself that skills such as problem solving and communication and frustration management is gain throughout this assignment!

It's gonna be December tomorrow! Which means,
1. Term's gonna end in less than 2 weeks.
2. Assignment's due in 7 days.
3. Holidays will be here soon=)
4. It's getting really really cold =(
5. Christmas is round the corner.
6. 2010 will be here soon than we can imagine...

Will post my house dinner pics when I'm free... wonder when will that be??
Gotta do research for Thursday but I've been so slow... Motivation, where art thou?

The highlight of yesterday's Sunday School Study:

Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your name,
Your kingdom come, Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
Forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptations,
but deliver us from the evil one.
For the kingdom, the glory and the power are Yours now and forever.
AMEN.

>.<

I overslept this morning and missed my last business finance lecture for the term =S
Not good...

Baked with Hui Ann last last friday..
She made a banana cake while I made chocolate cheese cake




Last week, I decided to try muffins. The first batch was oat chocolate chip muffins. I think they were still ok but the chocolate muffins I made the next day was ermmm too salty.. used salted butter instead of unsalted butter.. lols..


my oat chocolate chip muffins.

I miss baking or making smthg with Sarah................

Gonna try a different muffin this week=)

Time has been put backwards,
Leaves are yellow,
Trees are balding,
Chilly wind sends a shiver down my spine,
Welcome back again!

Dearest Jia Li

To my one and only roommate!!!


Arghh, my face used to be so sharp....=(

Happy 21st birthday!!!

It's just so sad that it's my 2nd year not spending your birthday with you...
I miss you ok???

I really hope you had a great birthday back home with your friends...

pls: I forgot all my bahasa indonesia now... but my cantonese is quite ok now...hehehe...

Hi all,

I'm finally back at Uni now!! Started my 3rd year last last Monday and it's a bit scary...Loads of work...bluekk.. Mixed feelings and words cant describe how I feel...lol...

Met a whole bunch of Malaysians during our first Malaysian society welcome dinner last Sunday... So many ppl doing law and pharmacy and 10 students from MARA are doing medicine... Cardiff's Asian population is growing!! =D

Looking forward to a productive and great year!

love,
mei

Venezia - Part 2

Various stalls along the streets in Venice,







Some cheese stuff...

The first evening after Anna got back, we went for predrinks before dinner but we ended up there for 5 hours.... there was a band playing and I got to meet Anna's best friend


Spirtz, a typical Venetian cocktail


Anna


Anna, Anna's best friend- Anna, Martina, Martina's best friends, Alessia and Dario (who are a couple)
I thought it was just great to meet Anna's and Martina's best friends.. Anna and Martina were good friends in Cardiff and they've not met each other's best friends so yea, it was a good time of fellowship and drinks...lol..




I had a lot ice-cream there, and in just 2 days..... I had

Fruits of the Forest @ Berscia


Peach and Yogurt... I know it looks funny


Malaga


Pistacchio, Tiramisu and strecciatella = pistacchio was good...


Cant remember now...

and my last gelato was when I was leaving that morning.. Batt went dead then...
And so, I had 6 gelatos and 13 flavours in 2 days...hehehe...


me=)

Venezia

Venezia was awesome!!

I must admit that impulse flight buying isnt great but I've definitely learned my lesson..

It all started with me stumbling upon Ryanair's website and found out that they were having a promotion. So I bought a return ticket to Milan but only to find out later on that Anna would not be in Milan cause she was going to have exams. Thus, I decided to visit Martina and Anna in Venice. So glad I did cause I had a great time there :) Was thankful for a good trip and sunny weather!

Venice is beautiful, rich in heritage and architecture designs. However, no green, just cement tiles and water. No car traffic but human traffic.. Well, since young, when I watch movies where they filmed parts of Venice and I just go wow, so beautiful! Yes, wow, it's amazing to be there to see another amazing creation of our Lord!


From Bristol...


Reaching Milan..


Bergamo Train Station


Some church


In Bergamo City


Took the train to Venice from Bergamo and stopped at Brescia.


Brescia train station


A massive flowerpot outside the station...


On the way there, I saw many new modern buildings. In my mind, ermm... that's not what I had in mind.. But when I reached Venice, *all smiles* , a river right outside the train station.


That night, Martina brought me to meet her friends, Dede and Anna(this is a different Anna). Anna's a really sweet girl who's doing languages as well.. She told me a few interesting things ie look at a building. There's usually 3 floors. But when you see a door at the side,
it only brings you to the ground floor only. To get to the 2nd or 3rd floor, there would be another door but somewhere else...lol

Martina, me and Anna


The only wooden bridge in Venice!

Then Martina brought me to some square where there's Museum Duamo.

The Museum, where it used to be a palace and prison and cemetery...


This is the sighing bridge. It's where prisoners have a last look at the outside world before having their last meal and then being executed. It's joined to the museum..

Martina bought me to this pillar and told me a story.. Here it goes;)


Boy meets after girl..


Boy goes after girl...


Girl accepts boy....


Then they get married....


Their first night...


Their baby...


Grew up to be a young child.....


Then their child dies....
Sad story....


The other side of the museum..


more structures..


and more...


This is the clock tower(i think) which collapsed and was rebuilt.. tall high tower...




See the 4 horses there? There's a myth about them...
The 4 horses were once stolen by someone(cant remember who now, think its Hitler). So when the Venetians got them back, the rubies at the eyes of the horses were missing. So at night, the horses would come down and try look for their 'eyes'. But as they were blind, of course they couldnt find them. And at the square, there would be hundreds of lights lit up at night to be like shining rubies so the horses would not be looking for their 'eyes'.


Me=)


This building has been burnt down due to a fire once but the last pillar on the left is rebuilt according the original structure which has been there since the 1600.


Those are trading ships..


At a place called Rialto=)




The market @ Rialto

That morning I went around Venice alone cause Martina had exams. I remember Martina saying that she doesnt know where all the University libraries are cause it's complicated there. I didnt really understand what she meant but when I was there, I understood her completely.

There were so many alleys and it's so easy to get lost. I had to ask a number of ppl for the directions to get to Rialto and I'm glad I reached partly on my own;)
But I had a good walk around myself, making my way through random alleys which I didnt know where it would bring me and where would I end up at...


boats...


Building..


On a bridge facing the train station and a church.

Okie, I'm going to stop here but will continue with food and people in the next post XD

My summer!

Hi, as most of you know, I'm still in the midst of my 3 and a half months holiday.

People have been asking me what have I done? Not much but there's quite a handful of friends around.


Gillian


Alice, Lay Ming and Gillian on your big day!


With Theresa


With Hui Ann


and her bf


Was flattered to be invited to have dinner with Kenneth and his family
From Left, me, Hui Ann, Stephie(Ken's sis), Ken's mummy, Kenneth, Dom, Ken's uncle


Joanne and the cake I baked=)


With my Chinese friends, Kan Kan and Sha sha


My current but going to move out housemate, Theresa Lo

My Cousin, Ai Wei came for a visit last week, we went around Cardiff Bay, city and St Fagans.

Wei, my cool looking bro and me;p


some pics at st fagans


See the mcvities?


place we had cream tea=)


in front of Millennium Center at Cardiff Bay.


Gals rule! lol


Sha Sha


Dom and boy boy


At Barry Island


With Navid and Farhan


It was a windy day...




7ish


Around 8ish


With Li Shan at st fagans.. went there twice in 2 weeks..




pigs which didnt smell too good...=p


the last night Li shan was here...


This is Hui Teng, Hui Ann's sister=)


Brian, Dom, Huiteng, Li Shan and Stanley

The followings pics were at Brecon Beacon;)

look at the enormous garlics!


How cool is it!! A spinning wheel!!


Wan Yi, Adeline, Ivana and Pastor's wife - Fui Lee


Theresa and me!!! =)


The horse was all over Brian...haha...


TLo, Rebecca and HTeng




Pastor was posing...lol


Brian and Stanley being TLo's bodyguard...lol


Classic!



Just these for now!

Summer hasnt been that bad after all;)

I'm of sick of these endless arguments..

Sometimes I dunno why you just annoy me so much.. Crossed my limit already?

I admit, sometimes I intentionally piss you cause you probably said smthg that pissed me too..
Or probably to me, you already are a jerk.

I hate this sin I'm succumbing into.. It's probably best that we just dont talk and save us both this frustration.

The bay...

Some of you may know that I work once a week at a restaurant, The Bay at Cardiff Bay.
Every Saturday evening, there's a pianist who plays live in the restaurant and a different guy came to play.

And to my surprise, he was playing Christian songs!! My Jesus, my Saviour; my favourite, In Christ Alone; Blessed be Your name etc.. How amazing is that? Singing praise songs at work!

Again, I'm thankful for this job cause this girl, Tracy from church is working there too! She has helped me so much and I'm so grateful that there's someone to watch over me.

Thank you Lord!!
You never fail to take care of me!!
He's so amazing, aint He?!

Counting my blessings!!

As my title says, I'm counting my blessings from the Lord Almighty!!

I have always said that sitting for an exam is not just to pass but to do our best and get good grades. But since the start of this academic year, when I did not know what to expect for my exams, in terms or writing style and language, plus it was my first time doing 6 double module subjects, I didnt carry high hopes. All I knew was that I needed to pass!

Although I do not know my grades yet and I dont think they would be fantastic or great, I'm just absolutely grateful and thankful that I passed all my Year 2 modules. Lest the agony of revising over my summer holidays!

A number of things happened this year and I shamefully admit I doubted God's presence at some point but thinking back in the past 2 days, I've realised that He's plans are way beyond what I can fathom.. He's just been amazing!!!

Week 3 of Summer

Summer oh summer....

I feel so unproductive doing ntg so far...
Still unemployed at the moment.

I did something awfully stupid yesterday. When would I grow up out of my stupidity???
sighsssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!

Exam's Over!!

Yeap yeap, as the heading says, my exams are finally over=) Very thankful that I've pulled through the 4 long weeks! Gah.. the agony of waiting and studying while some friends were done since last week and some back home already..

I'm glad they're over and that also means that Year 2 is officially over... hmmmm... if I scrap through the year successfully of course...hehehe... 9 months in Cardiff already.. Feels so fast yet slow too.. Going to close this chapter of life and embark on a new one soon:D

Going to take a good long rest... Summer awaits me XD

Good bye

We said Good bye to her on Thursday night and it made us happy ppl=)

I said:'see you' and M quietly said:'Never again'. Lol, why did I say see you in the first place??!!

Knows it sounds mean but she's by far the most selfish person I've met here. I could go on and on about her, from eating our food and to the tantrum she threw last Sunday with f***-s in it. Poor Martina to get all that but it just portrays her immaturity and selfishness.

But probably I should thank her for bringing me one step closer to getting to know the real world, that there are lots of selfish ppl out there. Nevertheless, I am thankful for my other friends I've met here!

Btw, Martina said stereotype Germans are rigid. *applause* I agree but of course not all of them. But I must say it aint that easy to talk to some of them!

2 more to go!!

4 papers done and 2 more to go!!

I'm pretty excited about it :) :) :)

The first paper wasnt that good.

Didnt get the conference assistant/summer warden job.

Disappointed but life doesnt stop here!

Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. Ephesians 6:10

windy & sunny day!

The noise of my door banging against its door frame due to the strong wind woke me up early in the morning.. Weather forecast says that the wind is blowing at 11m/s. Dunno how strong is that but this is definitely the first time I'm experiencing such a strong wind here. Tried locking the door but it doesnt seem to help...

I need to go to the library later but its gonna be so so colddd, even with a bit of sunshine... The sun has been MIA lately... just the wind and clouds... =(

I want sunshine

MSSCF Crown Night

The last event for MSSCF this year. We had a free buffet dinner at Thai Edge in city center and we even had a refund for our membership fees. How cool is that? haha...
The last time I'll be going out for a while since exams are up next week...
Just pics...


Khareeza, Roselyn and Mui Hoon


Sandra's such a poser...haha...


Us girls..


We're staying together next academic year=)


New Committee performing a song~


With Eric and Farhanny


With the girls from the next table


Khareeza and Andre


Stanley from St. Joseph

Now, after dinner we wanted to take the cab back.. Cause it was cold...
But I suggested that we should walk to digest the food we ate.. So with the random me, the following pics... XD

First, with the postbox!






Then in the phonebox..


Outside Peacocks..


Lastly, with the signpost..



blurry but i like it...hehe

I had a good night, good food, and a good time with my friends..
My books will be my best friend tmr and the day after tmr till.. June...=(

May God bless all of you out there=)

Learning

I guess next week is officially the last week of term. There goes my 2nd year of Uni. Cliche but felt like I just arrived not too long ago..

Exams are up next. In 10 days. Would say I'm not sure of what to expect, probably its because the style here is different. Lorraine mentioned on Thursday night, we attend Uni to learn how to think. How to think? Back in Malaysia, what were we taught to do? Think critically? Nah.. You might not obtain good grade unless you spit out the same words as written in the text book. Ironic huh? I'm sure not everyone studies that way, but perhaps in general, most of us were brought up under the education system where scoring in exams matters most.

Over here, you're expected to think critically and evaluate critically most of the time. I guess that explains why most British are involved in research work.
I'm thankful for experiencing a different way of learning. being here is like having a reality check... Cant just memorize, you need to evaluate critically and present your opinion.
But as the saying goes, better late than never=)

'Learning should be a response of God's love to us. Obtaining a first class degree would not make God love us more nor does failing makes God love us less. He loves us all the same!' - Lorraine

Doing well in exams is definitely a way we can glorify His as a student (:

Happy revising to my mates in the 'diff, Spore, Russia, UK and all those having exams~

thoughts...

Looking at old msges before deleting them, it made me wonder how 'I love you' today can be meaningless or ntg at all the very next day.

I know I was at fault too and you were no lesser than me. I thought time would make you a better person... but prob you're just you.

So many lessons I've learned, God must be center of it, dont let anger get too high up in your head and dont be so naive to believe first's still can last till marriage.. just some of it.

I really do hope you've learned too and the future 'she' would not need to go through what I've experienced. Not saying we didnt have good times, but remember to put more smile than the other on her face.

Father Lord, I pray that this may be your will for us. I ask that You will help us to let go and forget all the hurts and disappointments we had. Though forgetting disappointments are not easy, I ask that you give us the strength to do so. Lord, forgive us for letting You down and I hope we would be reminded in our future relationships, we will always remember to put You first in it, more than where You were in ours.
Lord, I believe you have a plan for every single one of us and may we continue to put our trust and believe you would work for the good of those who love you. Although things didnt work out btw me and him, Lord I hope we do not hold any grudge against each other and may You continue to bless and watch over him.
Amen

I find ppl uniquely interesting..
And some guys interestingly confusing...lol

But the most unique one, God. No one can ever comprehend what His plans or purposes are.

We walk by faith and not by sight!

Wales v Germany

I guess Martina and I were excited about the match. Well, it's my first time in Millennium Stadium and I wanted to check out the place.

First stop of the day,

SA Brains Brewery

We left our place at 6pm. By the time we reached Saint Mary's Street it was already 6.25pm. I thought we would be late since we didnt know the directions to get there too but surprisingly it wasnt that far from the roundabout at the end of Saint Mary's Street. This is one more thing I like about Cardiff. The destination looks quite far on the map, but in fact, it's quite near=) hehhee.. Lazy me..


Martina at the brewery


We finally got our tickets!!

There was a free flow of beer and finger food. We just had dinner before we left and I was helping myself with sandwiches and the food there. Martina was amazed at the amount of food I could eat...hehehe...



4.5 beer..
I had half of my half pint only.. no worries, I'm not an alcoholic.. (:

Then we walked to Millennium Stadium.


The match started on the dot, 7.45pm. British are very punctual ppl. (shame on Malaysians)





Wales aint as good in football as they are for rugby. Wales lost 2-0 to Germany, the 2nd goal an own goal... malu la... Friends said that Germany was playing a friendly game, based on the standard they're known for.

At first I thought the spectators would be rough and it wouldnt be safe. But they were quite proper, except for the F*** word every now and then.
At the match, I got to understand the level of dislikeness btw the Welsh and the English. During half time, there were announcements of the results of other matches between other countries. When the results for England and Ukraine was mentioned, when England was mentioned to be exact, I heard boos from ppl behind me. Wow right? They're sort of supporting Ukraine than a country just next to them.





Nevertheless,it was my first international football match and my first time at Millennium Stadium.
Was quite happy, indeed!

Wales v Germany

Martina received a phone call on Monday evening and found out that she won 2 tickets for the Wales vs Germany match on wed evening. Anna and her had a drink at some pub and was offered to join a contest by SA Brains. We were both really excited about it, checked how to get there and went to read up on rugby rules.

Then this evening, Martina wanted to check the time of the match and then...............

it turned out to be a football match instead of rugby!! We thought it would be rugby cause we're in Wales, rugby's the major sport here. Major turn down.

And I thought I could cross out another thing of my to do list before I leave Cardiff. Nevertheless, I should be thankful. It's free anyway and its a qualifying match for WC2010. Must be up to standard too and there's a pre-drink session before the match. Aint as excited as yesterday but it would be good. Lots of ppl are going too. Dom, Kenneth, Shaun, Titiana, Sebastian...

Tmr evening at Millennium Stadium!

Our heart

Our heart is one of the most essential organ of our body. Life and death comes from it.

After tonight's Christianity Explored, it really struck me that our heart is so so important. Our heart is the same heart that worships God, loves and cares for others yet it is also the same heart where our evil thoughts arise from. Our heart is the root of all sin and it can be so stubborn and hard at times.
Mark 7:20 - 23 says He(Jesus) went on:" What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean'. For from within, ouf of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a man 'unclean'.
In short, our heart causes us to sin. Dont tell me that you who's reading this would be able to say confidently that you've never sinned. No one's perfect in this world and our lives have been corrupted with sin. Look at the world out there..

Our hearts lead us to think so highly of ourselves, making us believe that we can do things with our own strength but deep down, we know for the very fact that we're not able to do so.

Jesus makes it so clear by saying 'If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. Mark 9:43 - 44 We definitely cant cut off our heart but we should take comfort that Jesus is there to forgive our sins and He can make our hearts clean again!

Wouldnt the world be a better place if everyone's heart were made clean again and love overflows from every heart?

Picnic at Bute Park

It has been sunny for the past week and I thought it would be good to go to Bute Park for a picnic=) Was excited and had a good time chilling under the sun. And I climbed a tree!!


Flower(:












Anna and a dog








Our food=) Sandwiches, Baked Peppers with leek and cheese, Fruit Crumble, Pringles, Turkish Delight and Drinks














Sonia and Audrey




Martina and I




Audrey




Us on the grass

I dont like whining here but I just feel so tired. I need a break.

So many things to do yet so little time........

Morning Call

Only one person has called me twice at 7ish in the morning.
It's weird to answer random questions when I'm still half asleep and my mind is not thinking at its max.
Nothing much to say, just LOL

Nvm, it's better to hear from you early in the morning than ntg at all=)


The good old days...............

Sunny yet windy

The sun has been out last week and lots of people on the streets are wearing shirts and in flipflops.

I really dont understand it because it's so windy and the weather forecast says it's only 4 - 6 degrees. I feel so cold and I find it amazing that people are wearing so little...

Sun, wind and rain.. This is what you get in Wales=)

Festival Of Diversity 6

FOD 6 was a blast!

Festival of Diversity 6's musical play: Folktales through Granny's eyes.

I personally think the cast did a fantastic show and they were passionate to make the musical play a success. Everyone put in a lot of effort and time. Respect them for all the effort they've given. I took part in Dikir Barat only. Decided to join last minute was it was good to be part of FOD.

The pics were taken during the full dress rehearsal, was helping out during the night itself and knew I wouldnt be able too


Market Scene - Ann as Bawang Merah


Lynn as Mak Kundur and Yih Jia as Bawang Putih


Malay Dance




Badang and Mat Jenin


Badang and Merah


Chinese Dance


Raja Bersiong


Kidnapping Scene




After rescuing Merah


Indian Dance



I couldnt take pics of Dikir Barat so yea.. no pics..




Went for After Party @ Tabu




Was very tired by the time I reached home, but it was a great night=)

yesterday

A lot of ppl asked how was yesterday?
To be honest, mixed feelings.. Definitely an unforgetable one, with the best of both sides. I guess I got what I expected and some unexpected things. How interesting life can be...

Eric made a video for me with friends wishing happy birthday. But couldnt see the video but only hear till I downloaded DivX last night. My FB wall is flooded with greeting from friends. Feels warm inside to know that they left a post but it's taking forever to reply them.
A number of friends gave me a gift too. Cards and stuff. Didnt expect that though.. This year I had 2 cakes again and 2 watches. I'm loving the watches I got=)

I had a gathering at my place last sunday night. Always wanted to meet up with my friends and thought since it's my bday, no excuse to not spend an evening with my friends. Just wanted to have small gathering and have smthg light but it turned into dinner. Had friends from church over and I was glad everyone had food to eat. Only had pizzas, chicken wings, some finger food, peach crumble and a chocolate fountain which didnt really work. Fellowship was good:) ;)








Some of the girls


All the guys
Nathaniel, Mike, Alex, Malcolm, Kenneth, Dom, John. And Lipsing, Alan Chai and Tim in front


Beautiful Gillian




the photographer is hardly in pics.




pretty girls


Kenneth and Ann




Wan Jing and Sandra


Dear Theresa with her trademark eyes


With Theresa and Alan Chai


ppl


Yea, my house became a mini studio.




Me and Connie


Tim and Khareeza


Alice, Malcolm and Audrey


Alice


Alice and Audrey


Very gay..lol


Ann feeding me=)


Theresa and Angela, one from HK and one from China


John gave me 2 boxes of stuffings! Lol
John knows I like stuffings and he always makes stuffing for me when I go over to his place.
When he came over that day, I asked:'Where's my stuffing John?'
He looked at me and smiled and passed me a bag. There were 2 packets of stuffing inside.
How sweet of him=)


With Anna and Martina


Audrey and me


Martina


Our reflection

21st

Everyone would think I would have a blast on my 21st but it just felt so different this year.

Indeed, there were many greeting which I did not expect. What more to say, little presents which I did not expect. Thanks all!

I had a gathering at my place on Sunday night. It was a good night with ppl from church over at my place. Was thankful that the night went well=)

Ironically, I didnt feel that today went well at all. It was another normal day. All I can say that what you expect, you dont get, what you dont expect, you receive. How funny things work in life huh?

Being 21 means that I'm officially an adult. I really hope this year would be a meaningful year and I would achieve a number of things before turning a year older.

Will post pics another time.
Ciaoz

another week..

Khareeza, Audrey and I went to Dr Corrie's house for lunch after service last Sunday.
Lunch was good and it's always nice to learn what do British people eat and how they cook their meals=)

Light was shining from behind...

We went to Roath park after that. Lovely place where parents bring their kids and dogs for a walk.


I had a busy week, cause I moved one tutorial from next week to this week and we were asked to prepare an essay for auditing class. So that makes it 6 tutorials to prepare. Plus, I'm taking part in the dikir barat for Cardiff's Malaysian Society's own Festival of Diversity 6. Requires lots of practice and I dont think I would have time for the other dances. I'm just glad that I'm involved with Dikir Barat=)
Festival of Diversity is a musical play, heard the play's theme is 'Bawang Merah'. No idea what's it all about but am looking forward to see it next Saturday night.

This came in the post but I didnt see when I first reached home. But saw it after I got home from grocery shopping.

I think it's very cute=)

I'm glad lectures this week are over. Had lots of work to do.. This weekend should be good=)

Shi dropped by..

Shi dropped by for a short visit yesterday evening.
Had a good time shopping and catching up with her =)
I always ask her to go grocery shopping with me when she's over. The last time too.. hehe.. But it's always nice to do grocery shopping with someone=)

On the way out to Albany Road, we saw LSing across the street. Of all ppl, him! We went to say hi after we got back and had some free pics taken=)




I left her at home for dikir barat practice while she did some work. John invited us over for dinner last night. Made peach crumble cause they suddenly wanted to eat it. The best one so far, think it's because John's oven is better than mine at home.

Shi got me the watch i like. Saw it since last november but it was a bit exp for me. We shared and paid half each=)


Thanks Shi=)

Did some shopping today. Not going to go out anytime soon after today. Busy with work and tutorials. I'm also taking part in the Festival of Diversity. It's a Msian night on the 28th of February 09. It should be a really good evening=)


Saw this man playing his violin on a rope in city center.

Had a long tiring day.. but good company compensates it all=)

Oriental Garden

The Malaysian Society of Cardiff organized a Chinese New Year lunch for Malaysians at a Chinese Restaurant, Oriental Garden at Cardiff Bay. The bus driver must be surprised to see so many Asians on the bus that afternoon. Food was ok, but didnt get to eat ice-cream.


Roselyn, Sandra and me




Beautiful Gillian


Michelle, my coursemate


Eunice, Gillian and me


Zira @ Xyra




=D


Caroline and me

Snow in the morning

Continuation from the night out at the park=)


Outside my window at 6ish in the morning


Outside my street


Early in the morning


Beside Aberdare Hall




Dominic


Kenneth and Dominic


Us girls with the tree=)




Alice


Look at the snow behind;D




Alice and Carolin


Alice, me and ANn




Kenneth kept saying:'You know how heavy is she or not?'
Lol
But both of them are very cute=)


Around 8 in the morning, pretty aye..




Alice and me


Girls


Kenneth, Gillian and Ann


Connie and I


Last pic in Bute Park before heading for lectures.


From the library

Snow!!

It snowed yesterday! It's so rare in Cardiff cause it's down south and it's quite warm here. Rains a lot here and it sounds really like Kuching=) But of course, no snow back home.

I wanted to print my essay at the Humanities Building last night but I stood at the door, (automatic door) it didnt open and still didnt when I looked up. I looked inside and saw no one. Then I saw a notice:
Library closed early due to snow.

Before that, Alex, Dom and Khareeza asked whether I wanted to join them for a drink but I turned them down. Since the library was closed and when I was walking back from Lidl, I thought we should go to the park. So I called them and we went to the park behind the Main building=) after I got my essay printed out XD

Today I met a friend who told me that in UK, when it snows, there wouldnt be any public services. No bus, no train. =.=
I'm so thankful it doesnt snow as much here and it's pretty accessible in Cardiff=)

Before my essay was printed:

In front of main building


Ann and her snow angel


Ann and me


Dominic



After that, we went to the park behind the Main Building, it should be called Victoria Park. Think it's the only park open at night.

Five of us


Snowman








I think this building in the pic looks really cool


Me in the air


Me and my snow angel


the boys


Khareeza




the road behind main building


This was outside the park behind the main building


Audrey's coat is really warm and nice=)

CNY 2009

CNY 09 was a quiet one.. It was just another day over here. To add to the fact it was so quiet, Uni started on Monday for me.
Was at Bristol last weekend and I actually saw lion dance at Carbot Circus. Quite excited to hear the drums and gongs playing then=)

Went for Korean BBQ with Audrey, Alex, Dom and Khareeza. Food and company was good=)


After dinner, we went to Tesco Extra to get some grocery. I love shopping there at night. The whole big place is quite empty, with just a handful of customers. I like that feeling where I can just pick something up and say smthg random and there's no one looking at me...hehe XD

Last night I suddenly realised smthg. I always wondered why does God allow the Israelites to suffer and yet delivers them from their enemies, even though they have turned away from God and worshiped Baal and other Gods.
The main thing that struck me was God delivers us from what we're going through. All we need is to humble ourselves before Him and seek Him!

I love it when the first day of the month falls on Sunday. I just like that feeling of looking forward to a new month and its a Sunday too=) Plus, having a good start of the month by worshiping and listening to His word makes it better!

Happy Sunday!!

Sunny days

The weather has been so so good for the past few days. Doesnt make it seem like it's winter at all, looking from the window inside the house =D
It's been very sunny!! Yay, lots of sunshine=) My room gets lots of sunshine in the morning, so it makes my room quite bright. I realised that I've never posted a pic of my room but here is one, looking out of the window in my room.



I finished the last of my 2 exams yesterday. Yesterday's taxation was good but company law wasnt that good. One more week before Uni commence again... That'd be when most ppl will be home, celebrating CNY.
Christmas over here is equivalent to CNY back home. But British food aint exactly that nice=p
I would like to eat bak gua, just that.....

have a good weekend!!
xxx

............

Someone said smthg that hurt quite a bit to me yesterday..

Do most guys always talk like that?

Year 2009

It's the 7th day 2009 now, which means that there's 358 days left for the year.

This year is the first time I started off the new year by just reading and studying. Feels quite weird.. Cant really explain that feeling but it's just a new, yet foreign and weird altogether ...

I realised that I'll be missing CNY. First time in 20 years of my life.. Now I understand the feeling of those who are overseas... In my case, the first day of the new term falls coincidentally with the first day of CNY. How great!!

Sean


It's been less cold since the 2nd of January=) Lots of sunshine in the morning :) :) :)

Suddenly I feel that this year might be a lil bit rough and stormy...........

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year friends!!
Celebrated New year by watching a short display of fireworks near City Hall with friends, Audrey, Dominic and Alex.
First time spending a new year away from Kuching... Funny enough, I didnt feel anything when the clock struck midnight and the fireworks lighted the skies. Thought of Sean and Carey and how we were in the car in the middle of no where during the past 2 new years..

Looking back on 2008, I must say I'm so thankful and grateful for everything that has happened. I'm looking forward to what 2009 has for me. Waiting to experience what God has planned for me=) May all of you have a splendid and blessed 2009.
Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God will be with you and never forsake you. Joshua 1:9




In City Center


At the restaurant bar next to Shot in A Dark.


the restroom in the restaurant bar.


another part of it...






John and Jauger







Moo-moo...


We wanted to go to Nando's but the fire alarm went off so we went to Pizza Hut.

I should learn to switch off my phone...

I've always had a thing with having afternoon nap, or naps in general. Somehow or another, I would always be waken up by a phone. The last phone call marked the 3rd call in 24 hours. Sounds quite sad, but it was good to hear from Sean, Toh, Vanessa, Carey, Gary and Weena. But it sounds quite wrong when you're half awake and then Sean asks, What are you wearing now?? =.=''
Slept early last night cause i was tired and wanted to wake up studying early in the morning instead. Went to bed around 10pm but another phone call woke me up at 11pm. =.=
Cant blame Lip SIng for this one cause he was arranging transport for today's lunch.
Came home from lunch at harry's house and I decided to have a nap. Dr Corrie called this time. And Hui Ann too... Guess that wss wake up call...

Eric says I need to switch off my phone when I nap, but what if someone needs to call me. Urgently? Quite mean too... Oh well, my 'luck' with having afternoon naps.....Lol

Jesus - the reason of Christmas

Merry Christmas peeps!!


Audrey and Dominic


With Alice here..


I like taking pics of Brian trying to take a pic too...:p


A few of us


The Pastor



After Church, some of them had a potluck lunch at someone's place. So Alex brought Dominic, Audrey and Me back. The Mackintosh was opened but when we asked, they were only selling drinks not food.
So we came back to my house for lunch..

Pasta

Sandra was really sweet to invite us over for Christmas dinner=) My first time spending Christmas away and in a foreign land... WOuld be alone if I wasnt invited over for dinner.. Thank God I didnt spend Christmas Eve alone=)

Sandra and Lay Ming


The chicken that Sandra cooked... Yummy!! The meat was soft and tender.


The girls


All those there=)


Sandra, the host and she cooked all the food.. It was very good!!


All the food..

After dinner, Dominic took me to City Centre. We wanted to see how Cardiff is during Christmas Eve.... It was just like a ghost town. It was so quiet.. Quite unbelievable. Cardiff's a student town, it becomes very empty during holidays.
We saw a number of homeless ppl on the streets.. Dom told me about Street Pastors and how they give free hotdogs and minister to the the homeless..

Last week...

There was a Christmas Potluck dinner at church last Saturday night. There were lots of food and even leftovers. Played some games and the quiz struck me regarding bible facts.. Took part in the sketch and i really looked so nerdy and geeky...yuck...lol

Those in the sketch


The five girls doing the mime. It was awesome=)


Brian playing the part of Jesus


Sandra and Lipsing as the couple at the park. Sandra acts really really well!


the three geeky wisemen

CCCC had a christmas dinner at Chiquito last thursday night. Dont have all the pics yet but here are some..

me and my dinner that night


me, khareeza and shi


ppl there


Nathaniel and Lip Sing


me, Gillian and Shi

Last week of semester

I feel that this semester has gone just like the wind.. Didnt expect it to go by so quickly like this. It's less than 3 months since I got here and now, it's the last week before I have my Christmas holidays.

Everytime when my semester ends, I tend to ask myself what have I done or achieved this semester? hmmm... I have to admit that I'm behind in certain subjects and I hope I'll be determined to catch up this Christmas break.

Had a Malaysian Mealtime with the Hall group 3 Mondays ago. 50+ ppl turned up and it was good=)








Khareeza's with her housemates


Girls there


Me and housemates

Attend the Christian Union Houseparty 2 weekends ago. We went to Hebron Hall at Dinas Powys and it's like a mini resort, with dorms, activity halls and rooms. There was even an indoor swimming pool and basketball court there. The theme for the weekend was about Holiness. Reuben from North Ireland shared the message for 4 sessions.
I like the point when he said, we should pursue holiness and not just turn away from evil. If you turn away but turn back to see what's behind, evil will still be there.. Thus, flee from evil and pursue holiness.


There were around 130 ppl there.


My hall group's channel hopping


Talent Time


CU Medics


Me, Khareeza, Hannah Mackin, Rebecca and Amy(i think)


Those who were there :)



Last Saturday night, CU organized Ceilidh..

Hall Group


The guys


Katrin, Rownie, Annie, Me and Nicole


Anna, Me, Nicole, Hannah, Fiona


Hannah and Me






This's called a basket


Tony dancing here...


Me, Rebecca and Khareeza


Fiona, me and Kha


ALice and me


Cameron

Last Sunday we had a Christmas Presentation in Church. It was to raise funds for the missionaries in somewhere, cant remember now...

Brian taking pictures






Those singing that morning

Malaysian Mealtime

Monday was such a busy day to me... Had to submit my Law of Banking, Commerce and Investment essay. Glad it's over now.
Was looking forward to Monday night. Hall group had the 2nd Go Week. We voted and went with Malaysian Dinner. I invited my housemates and 3 of them went with me. Martina would have gone too, if she didnt have Russian class that night. To be honest, I was a bit doubtful when i invited them but I was really excited when they said yes.

I didnt help cause I had my essay to finish during the weekend and the Malaysian Leadership Conference was on the previous weekend too... Hannah Iqbal and Owen helped cook. Three of them cooked for 51 person. 51 - 22? = 20++ friends.. Pretty exciting evening=) Hope they went home pondering on the short message Mark and Tony shared.

Would be away for Houseparty with CU this weekend. Quite excited about it:)

I need sleep..

Tata

Last week...

It was Khareeza's birthday yesterday and we had a small gathering at A Shot In The Dark.


Audrey's coat. Was at Audrey's room before we left.


Khareeza and Oliver


Steam from my tea


Welsh Beer


Anna, Nicole, Hannah, Khareeza, Audrey and Me

Dinner at Dr Corrie's







My first time cooking pancakes




I like this pic


But Audrey likes this one

Dinner

Another week's gone... This week passed pretty fast...
Autumn's making the trees bald...



Had friends over for dinner. Potluck style. Was amazed that 4 dishes with rice could feed quite a number of ppl.





Martina, Sieu Ming, Me, Khareeza, Audrey, Janet, Lip Sing, Alan Tay and the young looking Alan Chai.

Khareeza said we forgot to take pics of the food...hehe...