Whee! Long time no update! What to do? Life has been so busy, just keeping up with schoolwork is taking most of my energy. So yeah, been crazy with college, but in the storm of assignments and studies and thesis, some good things have happened as well. Overall, still in one piece, physically and mentally. After the 'intensive' training we had from IO last sem, I think this sem is considerably easier. Hello, I had time to think I'm bored, so it's a definite improvement.
I've been given a job offer at by the college, which honestly, is more appealing to me than a bank job. But of course, salary is not comparable, living costs have to bear myself etc...but it's much more relevant to me than a job in a corporate, financial sector. And it gives me more opportunities to prepare for post-grad. So now, in the process of making one of those major life decisions!
Interest-wise, I've gotten addicted to Nico Nico Douga (because of a certain "NeonStall") which is like...the Youtube of Japan. Mainly, I got into a bunch on singers who sing mainly, but not only, Vocaloid songs, and upload them. I really applaud them, because their singing sound like pros, the mixers and the composers are somewhat geniur-level too. It amazes me...them Japanses ppl. Once again, you see my fascination with all things Japanese.
Speaking of which, a friend of mine got the opportunity to study in Japan and will be leaving soon. I had the chance to meet up with her and hung out together with a bunch of friends, and we were chattering away in Jap until one of our friends got annoyed coz she couldn't understand a word. But I'm glad for her. If I have the chance, I would wanna go to Japan too. Either to work...or maybe study. But it's a dream in the future.
Guess right now, my life isn't so bad. It's pretty enjoyable, and despite the crazy assignments I have, I'm trying to apprecate everything about undergrad life, because it's gonna end soon...
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Monday, October 5, 2009
The other bday bash...
Because I spent my 21st bday away from family, and because it was Midautumn's Day, and because my Chinese bday was the day right after Midautumn's Day...family decided to celebrate it all, nice and proper last weekend. Invited quite a few relatives. Tried to invite some friends too, but most are not in Ipoh...so too bad I guess.
In our extended, extended family, quite a few people were born in the 8th lunar month, so celebrated all of those together...we made something of a makan party, called caterer etc...got 3 cakes, my goodness, coz celebrating 7 people's birthdays in one shot. It was quite interesting, but I spent more time running around attending to other people lol. But it was really fun!
After the long and tired day, I finally got around to doing what I looked forward to the most...what else, opening presents la! I would think I'm a little old for presents, but the few that I got sure made me happy. I must admit the one that my mum and siblings got me really made me curious, coz the packaging looks soooo big! When I opened it, the box said Samsung LCD TV. Of course that's not what's inside...what use would I have of a tv screen. Turns out it was a brand new laptop backpack...Nike too! Love the design and colour! And of course, it was something I wanted, since my Converse bag was literally growing a beard with the long use. XD
Other relatives either gave angpau or some form of jewelry...one gave me a realy cute pair of earrings. When she first saw it, she said she really liked it coz it looked like Italina chandeliers to her (both sides are different). When she showed it to her husband, he started laughing and said it looked like some articles of clothing that only women wore. XD When I saw it, I immediately knew what he meant lol! Even though I can't wear earrings, I'll treasure it nicely! XD
The highlight was of course, dad's present. I opened it and I saw the word Nokia! I was like, "Oh!?" Then, my sis said, "Don't be fooled by the box!" While I was a little deflated, I opened the box proper...and lo and behold! It WAS a Nokia 5130 XpressMusic! The first thing I did was said OMG and jumped up lmao!
It was definitely one of the better birthdays all right...
In our extended, extended family, quite a few people were born in the 8th lunar month, so celebrated all of those together...we made something of a makan party, called caterer etc...got 3 cakes, my goodness, coz celebrating 7 people's birthdays in one shot. It was quite interesting, but I spent more time running around attending to other people lol. But it was really fun!
After the long and tired day, I finally got around to doing what I looked forward to the most...what else, opening presents la! I would think I'm a little old for presents, but the few that I got sure made me happy. I must admit the one that my mum and siblings got me really made me curious, coz the packaging looks soooo big! When I opened it, the box said Samsung LCD TV. Of course that's not what's inside...what use would I have of a tv screen. Turns out it was a brand new laptop backpack...Nike too! Love the design and colour! And of course, it was something I wanted, since my Converse bag was literally growing a beard with the long use. XD
Other relatives either gave angpau or some form of jewelry...one gave me a realy cute pair of earrings. When she first saw it, she said she really liked it coz it looked like Italina chandeliers to her (both sides are different). When she showed it to her husband, he started laughing and said it looked like some articles of clothing that only women wore. XD When I saw it, I immediately knew what he meant lol! Even though I can't wear earrings, I'll treasure it nicely! XD
The highlight was of course, dad's present. I opened it and I saw the word Nokia! I was like, "Oh!?" Then, my sis said, "Don't be fooled by the box!" While I was a little deflated, I opened the box proper...and lo and behold! It WAS a Nokia 5130 XpressMusic! The first thing I did was said OMG and jumped up lmao!
It was definitely one of the better birthdays all right...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
After the Raya
Hooo dear....
I'm feeling the workload. What with having several meetings in a week, on top of a crazy amount of reading needed. But at least I got to spend a good weekend with my family. They came up for the Raya holidays...which translates to spending time out with them, which equals to less time for assignments, but yeah.
Didn't do anything special...but we went to my uncle's place. And there was a PS2 there!!! I was so happy T_T Just spend the whole day glued to the machine...playing ToA and Star Ocean...finally! The feel of having a controller in your hand and the sight of Fayt going in to bash the enemies with those very familiar skills....sure missed the feel of it. I saw Albel-sama too~~ *dies a happy fangirl*
But now it's back to work....with multiple things to do and loads of stuff to read. Hopefully, by the time the year is out, I'm still alive and well lol.
I'm feeling the workload. What with having several meetings in a week, on top of a crazy amount of reading needed. But at least I got to spend a good weekend with my family. They came up for the Raya holidays...which translates to spending time out with them, which equals to less time for assignments, but yeah.
Didn't do anything special...but we went to my uncle's place. And there was a PS2 there!!! I was so happy T_T Just spend the whole day glued to the machine...playing ToA and Star Ocean...finally! The feel of having a controller in your hand and the sight of Fayt going in to bash the enemies with those very familiar skills....sure missed the feel of it. I saw Albel-sama too~~ *dies a happy fangirl*
But now it's back to work....with multiple things to do and loads of stuff to read. Hopefully, by the time the year is out, I'm still alive and well lol.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Idle life...
Meh....should I say I have no life, or this is my way of life?
Nah...this is typical Ipoh life.
Lazing around. Since I haven't picked myself up to send my beloved PS2 to repairs (coz the dude said he can't tell what's wrong...need a week to diagnose and maybe a week to fix. On top of that, dunno if it's worth fixing.) I've been told it's better to just get a new one, but my mum is saying that if repairs cost half the price of a new machine, we should just fix it. So yeah...she had to say that after I called her and she said to come back from the shop. It's not exactly within my neighbourhood okay?
So, no PS2. What's a bored girl to do? Well, thank goodness for the PS1 emulator. Replaying Tactics and Legend of Dragoon on the desktop now. And by the sound of it, Sam has good news and will come home bearing a great treasure (in the form of FF9) next week. Finally...after goodness knows how many months of downloading. I don't care what other gamers say, FF9 beats FF8 any time of the day for me. So, yesh, that's one thing to look forward to.
I suspect with all these gaming and of course, feasting on lovely food, I probably grew more portly than I'd like to imagine, but hmm...maybe not too. I have a screwed sense of telling size, so yeah, whatever.
Yup...this is the typical Ipoh life. More or less, equivalent to that of a mild case of couch potato and gourmet traveller rolled in one. Now, if you'll excuse me...I'm off to hunt for another book to reread.
PS: I want to go for HP 2nd round...and I'm waiting for GI Joe...
Nah...this is typical Ipoh life.
Lazing around. Since I haven't picked myself up to send my beloved PS2 to repairs (coz the dude said he can't tell what's wrong...need a week to diagnose and maybe a week to fix. On top of that, dunno if it's worth fixing.) I've been told it's better to just get a new one, but my mum is saying that if repairs cost half the price of a new machine, we should just fix it. So yeah...she had to say that after I called her and she said to come back from the shop. It's not exactly within my neighbourhood okay?
So, no PS2. What's a bored girl to do? Well, thank goodness for the PS1 emulator. Replaying Tactics and Legend of Dragoon on the desktop now. And by the sound of it, Sam has good news and will come home bearing a great treasure (in the form of FF9) next week. Finally...after goodness knows how many months of downloading. I don't care what other gamers say, FF9 beats FF8 any time of the day for me. So, yesh, that's one thing to look forward to.
I suspect with all these gaming and of course, feasting on lovely food, I probably grew more portly than I'd like to imagine, but hmm...maybe not too. I have a screwed sense of telling size, so yeah, whatever.
Yup...this is the typical Ipoh life. More or less, equivalent to that of a mild case of couch potato and gourmet traveller rolled in one. Now, if you'll excuse me...I'm off to hunt for another book to reread.
PS: I want to go for HP 2nd round...and I'm waiting for GI Joe...
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Here, There, Everywhere
This holiday has been marked by mum's trademark sense of adventure, which means I've spent my holidays so far by travelling up and down the place. Starting off from the final day of exam, family came down to help me move house. Love my new place, really. It's a great environment. Then promptly the next day after finals, we head down south to Malacca. Spent the day walking through Stadhius (or was it spelt with a 'Y'? I can't remember...) museum. It was pretty interesting, actually. Then walked around the Dataran Pahlawan mall...never been there before, I think it's a new mall. Of course, what is a trip to Malacca if we don't take a walk down Jonker street? So we did at night.
Next day, we head back to KL round the evening. And of course, mum engaged in her favourite activity, which was shopping...in the Curve. She was even shopping for CNY clothes...-_-;; Come a new day, it was off to Bukit Tinggi! Well, well, this was different from the previous trip we had. Since we went to Colmar the last time, this time we headed off for some activities, first of which was archery. It was a lot of fun learning to shoot arrows, and I dare say I'm quite inclined to the sport (Hey, I hit the centre area, okay? *gets whacked for bragging*) Next we went bowling, at the same complex. My brother was sure having fun. My hand was already aching when we finished the first game, so I opted to just watched as my younger siblings rolled off the second round. Then we went swimming. It was freaking cold there, goodness...and I hadn't gone swimming since I don't know when! By the time I got out of the pool, my joints were hurting and my limbs were pretty sore.
Then, the next day, after we came down the hill, it was off to Midvalley for another bout of shopping....it's only the first week, but I'm already struggling to keep up with my mum. But we survived it...somehow. The weekend came and we were to go to grandma's place. Sunday was also fast coming, and I was praying for the bursary. Since Sam wanted to go to CF this year, and the two younger ones wanted to stay at grandma's (for the Wii of course...), this meant that mum and I walked the new wing of Pyramid, shopping again. I think I must have walked more miles in those few days than the entire month put together.
Then news came...I've got the bursary, so it was off to church on Sunday, but we have to rush because grandma wanted to have the new year lunch (I don't know what you call it in English...we eat the 'tang yuen' on that day) Then it was back to Ipoh....
Finally, back home after who knew how long...home is still the most relaxing place to be, filling me with a kind of nostalgia that makes me walk into every room in the house, just soaking up the atmosphere of home...to just laze around with a book on the sofa, to play the PS2 till someone complains that it's their turn, to watch TV on the bed....guess I miss home more than I realised.
Of course, given mum's nature, we won't settle in the house. After rounding south, it's time to head north. Penang, here we come. Departing early, we arrived in Penang in time for brunch and headed off to Queensbay Mall. We hung around till it was time to check in and drove to town...but somehow got lost. Well, mum insisted she wasn't, since she's been to Penang so often, but due to the many back lanes and one-way streets...we found ourselves going round and round, not able to find the hotel. So I did the only thing I knew how to do...call for help (Yes, I called Sebastian...coz I can't think of anyone else who know Penang roads as well as him.) And hurray! We found the hotel! But no resting on our laurels, coz next stop was Gurney Plaza. I know...crazy hectic, aren't we? But hey, I only have two weeks holiday...gotta make full use of it. So now, today, we just came back from Penang...got on a ferry since a long time (saw lots of jellyfish too) and resting at home. As far as I know...these few days would be reserved for recuperating my feet at home. But mum probably won't sit still for long...
Next day, we head back to KL round the evening. And of course, mum engaged in her favourite activity, which was shopping...in the Curve. She was even shopping for CNY clothes...-_-;; Come a new day, it was off to Bukit Tinggi! Well, well, this was different from the previous trip we had. Since we went to Colmar the last time, this time we headed off for some activities, first of which was archery. It was a lot of fun learning to shoot arrows, and I dare say I'm quite inclined to the sport (Hey, I hit the centre area, okay? *gets whacked for bragging*) Next we went bowling, at the same complex. My brother was sure having fun. My hand was already aching when we finished the first game, so I opted to just watched as my younger siblings rolled off the second round. Then we went swimming. It was freaking cold there, goodness...and I hadn't gone swimming since I don't know when! By the time I got out of the pool, my joints were hurting and my limbs were pretty sore.
Then, the next day, after we came down the hill, it was off to Midvalley for another bout of shopping....it's only the first week, but I'm already struggling to keep up with my mum. But we survived it...somehow. The weekend came and we were to go to grandma's place. Sunday was also fast coming, and I was praying for the bursary. Since Sam wanted to go to CF this year, and the two younger ones wanted to stay at grandma's (for the Wii of course...), this meant that mum and I walked the new wing of Pyramid, shopping again. I think I must have walked more miles in those few days than the entire month put together.
Then news came...I've got the bursary, so it was off to church on Sunday, but we have to rush because grandma wanted to have the new year lunch (I don't know what you call it in English...we eat the 'tang yuen' on that day) Then it was back to Ipoh....
Finally, back home after who knew how long...home is still the most relaxing place to be, filling me with a kind of nostalgia that makes me walk into every room in the house, just soaking up the atmosphere of home...to just laze around with a book on the sofa, to play the PS2 till someone complains that it's their turn, to watch TV on the bed....guess I miss home more than I realised.
Of course, given mum's nature, we won't settle in the house. After rounding south, it's time to head north. Penang, here we come. Departing early, we arrived in Penang in time for brunch and headed off to Queensbay Mall. We hung around till it was time to check in and drove to town...but somehow got lost. Well, mum insisted she wasn't, since she's been to Penang so often, but due to the many back lanes and one-way streets...we found ourselves going round and round, not able to find the hotel. So I did the only thing I knew how to do...call for help (Yes, I called Sebastian...coz I can't think of anyone else who know Penang roads as well as him.) And hurray! We found the hotel! But no resting on our laurels, coz next stop was Gurney Plaza. I know...crazy hectic, aren't we? But hey, I only have two weeks holiday...gotta make full use of it. So now, today, we just came back from Penang...got on a ferry since a long time (saw lots of jellyfish too) and resting at home. As far as I know...these few days would be reserved for recuperating my feet at home. But mum probably won't sit still for long...
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Baz's Bday Bash
Went back to Ipoh last week to celebrate my bro's birthday early. The celebration called for the good ol' home-cooked meal, with the menu partially picked by the birthday boy himself; mixed grill, durian cake and 'tang yuen' (don't ask me why, but my bro really likes 'tang yuen'), with other dishes such as homemade pizza, salad, pasta and of course, red eggs included in the menu. As usual, such a banquet was prepared by the best cook in the Yung family, meh mum! XD
Just a short post with a few pics.
The dishes for the bash...everything looks good eh?
Just a short post with a few pics.
The dishes for the bash...everything looks good eh?
Meh family members, posing with the homemade durian butter cake
The kitty I 'adopted' from the streets, Jac (my sis named her, don't ask me) posing for a photograph
Another pic of naughty Jac...who doesn't seem to be afraid of people. Ever seen a cat on a leash coz it can't behave?
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Of Books and Birthdays and the Brand New Semester
Woah, I've been taking a long break off my blog. Partly because I'm back in Ipoh, mostly because what I was doing in Ipoh. I must say...once I got back, I literally glued myself to the PS2..haven't played for a long time, and my bro finally bought back Shadow Hearts 2, but it was the Jap version (We had the English one once...but I think my mum threw it away T_T)
So yeah, spent the whole week playing Shadows Hearts 2, and watched lots of TV. There is no TV where I stay in KL...and eat lots of good Ipoh food...went to Camerons and had tea there...went to Penang for a day trip and eat some good Penang Food. Did some shopping too. (Actually, my mum did the shopping, but she got me a new pair of shoes out of the trip XD)
Me and meh siblings...my bro 'leng chai' le? XD
And most importantly, I've been catching up on reading. I've been devouring my books like crazy...with what time I have left from PS2. Managed to digest 'The Shakespeare Secret'...gonna do a small book review here:
I like books that challenge me mentally, and are able to engange me into their storylines. So yes, I like books which have language capable of transforming words into graphics in my head, and plots which allow me to think about the 'whats' and 'whys' abd 'hows'. Chick lits lack these severely, with a few rare exceptions. This book is essentially another 'Da Vinci Code' in the guise of English Lit. Basically, it talks about a woman who is searching for a long lost (perhaps legendary) play of Shakespeare and a murderer is on her trail. Really interesting plot twists, and the story is well-grounded. If you're not a fan of Shakespeare or English Lit...or even Da Vinci Code, then I think this book may not appeal to you very much.
Then I literally chewed through 'The Black Book of Secrets', a fantasy fiction of a Secret Pawnbroker and his assistant. I find the concept of pawning secrets interesting, and the relief and breakthrough brought by unloading these secrets remind me very much of psychologists and counselors in general. Now, if I can just go back and grab Book 4 of Septimus Heap...The Queste, if I recall correctly. I'm craving for some good horror-based novels too...I miss my Anne Rice vampire novels
I'm now back here in KL for my 3rd semester. Really sucks that I can't take PMG101...which translates to having to take an ADP elective...which means staying back for an extra week. >< Just hope we can take some interesting elective. On a side note, Ms Winnee's class looks to be another interesting sem. XD It's interesting when you have a lecturer who has OCD and has all sorts of cute and funny quirks! XD
Today is Gorgan's birthday! Whee~~~ Happy Birthday, our beloved 'Umma' and Jie~~ XD
We decided to surprise him a bit. Pretended not to remember it was his birthday, then got him cake and coffee from San Fran's. When we burst into birthday song and gave him the cake, his whole face was red...I think he was close to tears, hahaha... And we got him the necklace! Hahaha, he was smiling into his nasi briyani the whole time! I'm really very glad that he was happy. I don't think anything makes me happier than seeing the smiles of those who are close to me. ^^ Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (corny, I know).
PS: I've updated the songs of the month too. If you've never heard them before, give it a try. If you have, well, I say listen to it anyway. 'Whatever They Say' and 'Somebody to Love' really display DBSK's harmony and prowess. And 'So I' is a really sweet song from Super Junior. (Yes, I'm sure my fandoms are apparent by now)
So yeah, spent the whole week playing Shadows Hearts 2, and watched lots of TV. There is no TV where I stay in KL...and eat lots of good Ipoh food...went to Camerons and had tea there...went to Penang for a day trip and eat some good Penang Food. Did some shopping too. (Actually, my mum did the shopping, but she got me a new pair of shoes out of the trip XD)
Me and meh siblings...my bro 'leng chai' le? XD
In Penang's Queen's Bay Mall
UTAR Kampar...scenery is superb here.
Our beloved Luffy...ain't he cute?
And most importantly, I've been catching up on reading. I've been devouring my books like crazy...with what time I have left from PS2. Managed to digest 'The Shakespeare Secret'...gonna do a small book review here:
I like books that challenge me mentally, and are able to engange me into their storylines. So yes, I like books which have language capable of transforming words into graphics in my head, and plots which allow me to think about the 'whats' and 'whys' abd 'hows'. Chick lits lack these severely, with a few rare exceptions. This book is essentially another 'Da Vinci Code' in the guise of English Lit. Basically, it talks about a woman who is searching for a long lost (perhaps legendary) play of Shakespeare and a murderer is on her trail. Really interesting plot twists, and the story is well-grounded. If you're not a fan of Shakespeare or English Lit...or even Da Vinci Code, then I think this book may not appeal to you very much.
Then I literally chewed through 'The Black Book of Secrets', a fantasy fiction of a Secret Pawnbroker and his assistant. I find the concept of pawning secrets interesting, and the relief and breakthrough brought by unloading these secrets remind me very much of psychologists and counselors in general. Now, if I can just go back and grab Book 4 of Septimus Heap...The Queste, if I recall correctly. I'm craving for some good horror-based novels too...I miss my Anne Rice vampire novels
I'm now back here in KL for my 3rd semester. Really sucks that I can't take PMG101...which translates to having to take an ADP elective...which means staying back for an extra week. >< Just hope we can take some interesting elective. On a side note, Ms Winnee's class looks to be another interesting sem. XD It's interesting when you have a lecturer who has OCD and has all sorts of cute and funny quirks! XD
Today is Gorgan's birthday! Whee~~~ Happy Birthday, our beloved 'Umma' and Jie~~ XD
We decided to surprise him a bit. Pretended not to remember it was his birthday, then got him cake and coffee from San Fran's. When we burst into birthday song and gave him the cake, his whole face was red...I think he was close to tears, hahaha... And we got him the necklace! Hahaha, he was smiling into his nasi briyani the whole time! I'm really very glad that he was happy. I don't think anything makes me happier than seeing the smiles of those who are close to me. ^^ Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (corny, I know).
PS: I've updated the songs of the month too. If you've never heard them before, give it a try. If you have, well, I say listen to it anyway. 'Whatever They Say' and 'Somebody to Love' really display DBSK's harmony and prowess. And 'So I' is a really sweet song from Super Junior. (Yes, I'm sure my fandoms are apparent by now)
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