Halloween Table

Haha this is so cool!

新年快乐！

I hope that life's treating everyone good :)

新的一年，新的开始~

I had a bit of a bumpy ride not too long ago, but all's well now I hope. The dragon year has arrived at long last! Meaning that my bunny year t-shirt will go out of style haha. I like that shirt with the 12 zodiac illustrations and glittering, gold bunnies. I like rabbits a lot! They're cute, cuddly and small. I like the way they twitch their noses and hop about. But the fact that they eat their poop kinda disgusts me even though it's natural for them.

Anyway I hope that this year will be a good year for my academics, my finances and love life. May there be lots of shopping that I need not pay for this year!

I just started my CNY shopping and I must say that I still haven't had enough of it! Oops? xD Yeah I'm getting greedy. Give me a penny and I'll want a pound. I'm only human! I have urges, and they are whispering in my ears all the time "Go shop go shop!".

I will make lots of money in future to cater to my shopping addiction. I am proud to say that despite my love for shopping, I still manage to save up a little. At least I won't have a zero balance bank account, or owe others money. I just live by that principle and life will be good.

But I think that I have to stop following all the technology and gadget news already. Those smartphones, laptops and tablets are looking more appealing the more I research on them. I want them all!!! NOOO!!! I feel like getting a tablet for reading e-books and surfing the internet. BUT. NO. I CAN'T. AND I WON'T. The Asus Transformer Prime looks awesome but the Kindle Fire comes with an attractive price tag.

Stop thinking about it!


This year I will charge ahead full force in my studies! I will strive to be the best and maintain my results. Though that will be kinda challenging seeing that I scored a perfect CGPA xD Okay perasan time over. Now I'm gonna be serious and list down what I expect of myself for this year.

1. I will be like a sponge and absorb everything! Every single piece of information and knowledge that is helpful for my future, that is!
2. I will take extra initiative and learn more about sustainable and green buildings and renewable energy, since I intend to make it my specialization.
3. I will look up things that are new to me and not just ignore the words as I read them. Mustn't continue that bad habit!

Just those 3. If I can follow through those 3 things, I will have done something already.

加油 to everyone!! Me especially!!!

泪光闪烁

I love this song ♥

夜 从天空悄悄滑落 

任性地划着伤口 

是谁呢 痛得那么沉默 

我 以为把幸福上锁 

能紧紧守护承诺 

是谁呢 把窗推开 风卷走了爱 

为你哭的泪 每一颗闪烁 

坚定的路途也走得颠簸 

头也不回 义无反顾 从不后悔深爱过 

为你笑的泪 每一颗闪烁 

‘Cause I love you so 

最美的爱 不是紧握 我们曾拥有 

夜 从天空悄悄滑落 

任性地划着伤口 

是谁呢 痛得那么沉默 

我 以为把幸福上锁 

能紧紧守护承诺 

是谁呢 把窗推开 风卷走了爱 

为你哭的泪 每一颗闪烁 

坚定的路途也走得颠簸 

头也不回 义无反顾 从不后悔深爱过 

为你笑的泪 每一颗闪烁 

‘Cause I love you so 

最美的爱 不是紧握 我们曾拥有 

当 心跌碎了以后 

我还努力拼凑 你给的梦

为你哭的泪 每一颗闪烁 

坚定的路途也走得颠簸 

头也不回 义无反顾 从不后悔深深爱过 

为你笑的泪 每一颗闪烁 

‘Cause I love you so 

最美的爱 不是紧握 我们曾拥有 

开心或伤心也好，日子还是会一样的过去～

Trust me, I try not to be overly demanding. But what's a new year without new things, new thoughts and new experiences? Here's how I mapped out my emotional journey through life.

What I want of life right now is to make my own mistakes, explore the world, learn new things, seek new life adventures, and eventually grow as a person. I want to experience the ups and downs of it -- every single moment I am entitled to. I yearn to know desolateness, joy, fury and passion better, so I can welcome them as old friends when we meet once more. I want to be swept away by my emotions and cling on to my spring days for as long as possible. I crave the youth I am so desperately afraid of losing now. The years are catching up on me, and the balding patch on my head is there to remind me of it every single day.

I want to be the person I envisioned myself to be. Independent, strong-willed, determined and successful. I am still a long way from there, but I'm working on it. I will spread my wings and soar, not away from the life I love, but towards the future I dream of. For once, I want to be selfish and do everything solely for myself, without having to consider about the consequences of my actions. I'm living my life for me, and I'm only young once. Springtime doesn't last forever.

I have ambition, and I have hopes yet to be realised. Only time can tell where I'll go, but where I am right now feels right to me.

谢谢你们爱我的每个人

这首歌好感人，超有意思！我觉得自己再怎样也不会像 Selina 一样坚强。她的经历真的好让人心疼。这种事情不该在任何人的身上发生的。但她可以勇敢的走出逆境，就单凭这一点我已经好佩服她了……

Selina 如今已出嫁，幸福快乐了。我替她感到非常高兴！人经历过挫折就会真正懂得珍惜幸福。彩虹总在雨后出现!

Selina 的体验教了我几个人生大道理。我要向她学习如何在那么恶劣的环境下坚强、勇敢及努力重生。我要学习她在面对挫折时的意志力和奋斗精神。我得为我以下的人生而加油！

Merry Christmas!

I had a great week :)

Last Friday there was a gift exchange event at my office, and it was pretty fun! I got a beautiful Lamy Scribble mechanical pencil! Woots! It looks and feels great, and people were clamouring to exchange their gifts with me. But it's sitting comfortably in my room now hehe!

I have managed to complete 2 drawings on Friday alone! My speed is increasing, and I'm aiming for higher. Heehee~

Latest happenings

Woots, September baby! :) 

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I'm doing an internship at an architectural/interior design firm at KL. It's my second week and 7th day there as of today! I'm getting in a lot of exercise and life's great, seriously. Taking the LRT to and fro from work is doing wonders for my stamina (and in due time, my legs, I hope!) and I hope to be fit and trim in no time! I can't wait to bid goodbye to my flabby thighs...maybe I should always take the stairs from now onwards. Hmm.

The best part of working life is you don't bring home any work! As soon as I step foot into my house, a wave of relief, contentment, relaxation and joy envelopes me all at once. It's amazing, really. When I was in college coming home meant little to me. Thoughts like "Shucks. No time for a nap." or "Crap! Submission is in a couple of days and I've only gotten THIS far?!" flash through my mind and they are immediately followed by resentment and anxiety, which almost always makes me bad tempered.

To cope with my internship, I sacrificed my part time tuition teaching job. I would miss it, but the experience I'm getting right now is to kill for. How many first semester students are as lucky as me (or as self motivated as I am -- and no matter how conceited that sounds, it is true to a certain extent) to actually find and get an internship? Not many. My classmates are either busy enjoying life or working to earn extra pocket money. But not me. I am "wise and humble", "industrious", "knowledgeable beyond my years" and "inspiring" after all! There goes my carefully concocted humility.

I'm getting PAID to learn AutoCAD, can you believe that? How awesome is it? But the work I do is tiring and extremely time consuming. I took 2 days average to complete an A1 plan at first, but now I'm getting my speed to around 1 day per drawing! I feel so pleased with my accomplishment. 

Nevertheless, I know I could achieve more if I put my heart to it. I dawdle a lot in office, aimlessly browsing through my mobile Facebook app and checking my emails every hour or so. Haha I need to buck up man. I'm determined to make working life agree with me. We'll wait and see :)

Things on Facebook that irk me

Incessant ad postings on my feed.

What are friends for? To help you click advertorials so you can earn more money, apparently. It's so good to exist for a purpose. I'm touched :')

Gruesome photos of exposed internal organs.

Save it. I don't see the point of sharing photos of accident victims. I log onto Facebook to relax and get a good laugh now and then, not to get grossed out by your gory photo postings. And there is no prove that by sharing such photos, you are helping those poor souls get donations for surgeries. Don't be such gullible fools. If you really have the heart to help, you'd volunteer at a shelter or organise fundraisers instead. These pathetic, misguided attempts at lending assistance to others ARE NOT WORKING. Again, save it.

Creepy photos of ghastly creatures that exist purely to give you nightmares.

Don't be so inconsiderate. You might give people heart attacks. I'm sure you do not want to be held accountable for their deaths.

My Birthday Calendar

What a blatant way to express how little you care for your friends. If it takes a calendar reminder for you to wish me happy birthday, I'd rather you didn't wish me at all. What happened to the traditional you're-so-special-that-I-made-the-effort-to-remember-your-birthday practice? Gone with the wind, apparently.

I may seem like a cynic here but I am in fact very, very annoyed and am merely seeking an outlet to vent my frustration. Do pardon me. And if you happen to have committed the aforementioned crimes in your lifetime, it is not too late to feel remorseful and promise to not do it again. Just saying.

My Holiday Goals

1. Get an internship (already landed! Ta-da!)
2. Master Czardas (almost there but I need to work on the fingering for one section)
3. Learn to play Mozart's Clarinet concerto in A major, K. 622 (which I will be playing on a B flat clarinet with the A clarinet score lol...major fail right? But playing it in B major will be so tiresome)
4. Gain more knowledge about my academic related subjects
5. Regrow my hair
6. Get rid of those pimples!
7. Earn some money
8. Do something worthwhile (My stint at Petrosains was pretty good xD)
9. Read books
10. Play a game (Sims Social! Nyahaha!)
11. Follow more I.T. news (not a problem hehe...I'm practically addicted to it)
12. Listen to new songs
13. Do some drawing? (I suspect I will not though)
14. To not waste time
15. Land a good paying job (again, who wants to learn piano? :D)
16. Go on a shopping spree! (Must.Buy.Those.Pink.Shoes!)
17. Practice what I learned in my makeup class (so far, fail fail fail...I totally suck at makeup despite being armed with Photoshop skills)

...to be continued.

My new blog header

It's been a while since I did anything with my blog, so I thought, why not?

My blog now showcases a new header that is both symbolic and meaningful to me. I have come a long way since high school graduation. This is a journey that I have made by my own choice; though how it turned out to be a never-ending uphill climb that I had never anticipated (not even in my wildest dreams!), I couldn't possibly know. Who would know what surprises life has in store for us?

Difficult as it may be, tough as it seems, it has been a major life lesson for me.

I learned that things are only gonna get harder, more challenging. That if events are to take a turn for the worse, they will.

I learned that no matter how hard I try, it is never gonna be enough.

I learned that one can only do so much.

And I learned that perseverance and diligence does get you somewhere. That if you push ahead and not give up, it is not a wasted effort.

And I survive by clinging on to the thread of hope that someday, when I cross the mountain, things will get better.

I'm trudging up, and however slow it appears to be, the knowledge that I'm moving forward and getting somewhere is still somewhat comforting to me. Here's to the end of the most demanding semester I've been through, and another league of my journey!

Interior Architecture 141

The Page

Personal Shelter

Compact Living Home Studio

Presentation Boards

Material Board

Plans plans plans

I love them, I'm addicted to planning, and I swear by to-do lists.

But recently I'm swamped over by the amount of planning I need to do. It is much easier when you have a million things unchecked, because all you need to do then is to decide which to do first. But when you are facing the expanse of a 3 month holiday in front of you, things become different. To some people it doesn't matter, but to me, it should.

How many holidays have I let slip by, not being able to accomplish what I envisioned? I really hope not to make that mistake again. So far the first 3 days of my holidays were fairly productive, and I am immensely pleased with what I have achieved thus far. But I have this nagging feeling that the productivity won't last, and I really do dread that.

I've been sending out applications for part time jobs in hope of landing something that could fund my shopping addiction. I'm pretty broke now and my bank account balance has decreased drastically. That isn't comforting. And the fact that I won't be having any income for the month of November does not do much to cheer my spirits. But I am glad I took one month off -- I really am. It gave me time to focus on my studies and channel everything I have into it. I never noticed before, but I do now, that one day really makes a difference. Having a Saturday free really gives me a lot more freedom. But I like my job (just maybe not when I'm overwhelmed with assignments, deadlines and my hair loss problem, but more of that later) and I need the paycheck.

Now that I've been financially independent (in terms of shopping and my personal purchases only, haha! I still rely on my parents to feed me and fund my educational expenses which is more than I earn each month sometimes) it will really kill me to beg for shopping money. And they shouldn't even give it to me anyway. So I hope, wish and pray that I could get any kind of part time jobs. Who wants to learn to play the piano? I'm patient, nice and free. And I have coached a student from a fail to a merit (Grade 3).

I plan to purchase an instrument too in due time. Everything does revolve around money, sadly. I am determined to make it big in future so financial matters will no longer be a hindrance for me. We'll see :)

Have a great weekend! I will be enjoying myself for sure ;)

External Review Checked, Completed and Done With!

Each time I post, my semester has came to an end. Well there you go, the hectic life of an Interior Architecture student. My 3 month holidays has just begun, and my initial excitement wore off pretty quickly. After our final drawing submission on Tuesday morning, I went out with ze collegemates for a hardcore karaoke session. Guess what? We sang for so long that we got tired of it and left early. A total first for me.

Yesterday was pretty relaxing. I just started playing The Sims Social! It was on the top of my holiday to-do list. Other things I'd checked yesterday is preparing my resume for my internship application, which I'm still crossing my fingers about. Chances aren't quite likely but if you don't try, you'll never know right? I'm taking my chances.

Today was more eventful. I mapped out my plans for December already, settling my class schedules and taking a trip to bandroom and the library. The 2009 concert video makes me feel nostalgic. And as a result of my trips today, I now have a purpose in life. A direction. Something to do! JOY!

I guess I just can't sit still and not do anything. Virgos and their high expectations of themselves, tsk tsk. But to make my quest for relaxation easier, I have borrowed a dozen Danielle Steel books from the library! 12 books for me to slowly devour. Mmmm-hmmmm :)

My holidays are looking up! :D

Toodles~

External Review - The Finale

And this marks the end of my foundation year.

I feel relieved, but there is a certain void in my life now. I'm super eager to start my degree and begin my new phase of life! :D

I wanna go shopping...

So, so badly.

Shopping is very relaxing and de-stressing. However it is a very expensive hobby.

Still, I deserve a treat after my strenuous and stressful "group" project. I hate group work now. Not everyone will be doing their fair share in group work, and it is very unfair for people like me who somehow always end up doing everything.

This is my last semester in foundation anyway! Then I'll be moving on to my degree nyahaha! Which is hopefully less stressful than foundation. I've never been this busy before. The workload is crazily insane.

SPM and foundation in built environment (mainly the design module) is SO different. To me, SPM = last minute cramming and daily slacking. Foundation = consistency and last minute studying (for some subjects). The transition is so abrupt that I still can't really find my feet at times.

Tomorrow is submission day! I hope I can get good marks for this assignment :)

Fingers crossed!

Back on the treadmill.

No time to relax.

Too much on my plate.

Deadlines.

Barely a month into the semester, I'm already overwhelmed. It won't get better -- I've lied to myself enough times to realise that.

Still, I'm gonna work hard and collect my 'A's. Oh yeah~

Btw, I have an ugly disfiguring cold sore right now. I'll tell you what caused it -- stress.

And I have a totally unreliable group member whom I have to cover for. Added workload.

Yippee. My life's real great.

But, I am so thankful that I am not a group leader for the next project. I really need a break, albeit a short one. Nights!

My camera is back!

Wheeeee~ I love my darling camera :D

I only use point-and-shoot digital cameras because I'm a total noob case when it comes to cameras. Also, I don't really see the point of using DSLRs when I can't operate them. My camera is light, sturdy and functions really well for me, so I'm very very happy with it. I purchased it last year for RM299 so well, what's there to complain?

The only things that I wish could be improved is the zoom. 4x zoom is not enough! And an additional image stabiliser during maximum zoom would be very helpful. The focusing time for maximum zoom is very long, so by the time its ready to shoot, my lecturer would probably flick to the next slide.

Don't know what I'm talking about?

At Limkokwing, the lecturers don't always give you slides from lectures. If you get black and white printouts or soft copies from the student portal, you can consider yourself lucky. Seriously. And it is so rare that you'll get them! So I depend alot on my trusty camera :)

The video is actually not bad, but you can't zoom in and out during recording time :'(

Well, it definitely does not do HD videos or anything since it is an old model. But I like how light it feels. Pocket sized and compact, you can easily fall in love with this Panasonic Lumix DMC-F2!

EMO.

I woke up extra early for today's class to search for my missing notebook relating to today's Building Technology and Concepts class.

I brought along my super thick building construction textbook.

I brought all my previous semester's lecture slides.

And class was cancelled.

How do you think I feel?

Bonjour, Semester 3~

Well, so much for my break. I'm resuming my hectic lifestyle again. Truth be told, I don't miss it. I wish I were on my holiday break again though...

I have to write a 300 word essay and do some research on a traditional Malacca Malay House.

And complete my syllabus planning as well as start my June notes if I want to meet the deadline. Ahh! Tasks, deadlines, responsibilities!

And next week I have my makeup class scheduled. Busy busy. But its pretty fun, so I'm not complaining ;)

Also, I am gonna use my Groupon voucher for the grilled international cuisine next week. It sounds scrumptious and I have yet to try it yet! Actually my life isn't that bad, just that I'm super busy. Well for now I can deal with it, so I'll do just that.

Okay, that's all for now~ Nights, all!

My Semester Break

Was absolutely fab!!! I spent 3 days of my holidays at Miaw's place and we had tons of fun shopping, karaoke-ing and hanging out. Its awesome hanging out with your bestie! Especially one you've known for a decade ;D

I took to heart the phrase "Work hard, play hard". I am still feeling very much unrested! My semester break was absolutely exhausting despite the fact that I had spent zero time on assignments or studies.

I absolutely love shopping. I can shop as long as I earn enough money for it! And online shopping is the craze right now.

Here's a list of sites I highly recommend:

1. http://lajoie-closet.blogspot.com/ (awesome bags!!)
2. http://www.groupsmore.com/ (great savings and deals!!)
3. http://milkadeal.com (same as above)
4. http://www.dealmates.com.my (same as above)

La Joie Closet retails affordable and reasonably priced bags. Great since I really hate blogshops that sell overpriced stuff. Those are total rip offs man. I could tell you of some I know. They charge RM100 for an average quality bag that isn't even very nice to begin with, and clothes that you can purchase for far less at departmental stores. I wish that more blogshops were more ethical in doing their businesses.

Anyway, moving on, Groupsmore is my favourite group buying site! I have tried a number of deals with them and it was really good. RM10 for a plate of carbonara, soup and egg salad! Divine.

Oh, and RM50 for a makeup course! I still have 2 more sessions to attend, since RM50 is for SIX hours of lessons. We use quality products too, which make it more worth it. I've learned basic skincare regimes from my first lesson which most people think they know but end up doing it all wrong anyway. The next lesson will be focusing on matching makeup colours! That'll be fun :)

So that was what I did during my holidays. I have purchased another deal for a grilled international cuisine. I paid RM50 for RM100 value of food. My dear and I can eat to our heart's content~ The photos of the food already make my mouth water!

Oh, and Lowyat's RedBox's service is atrocious. One visit is enough for me. Arrogant and cocky waiters are such dampers! Can't tolerate them.

Okay, so that's it for now~ I shall update more when my 3rd semester begins on Wednesday. Wish me luck!

Au revoir, Foundation 2!

My presentation board!

The fruits of my labour. What do you think?

If its anything negative I'd rather not know, thank you very much xD

I'd be crushed after all the effort I've put in. Save your critiques for next time maybe?

The review went okay, some people liked it, some people didn't. But that's fine with me. I put in effort, and that's all that matters. I learned how to use Photoshop and created my entire portfolio and presentation board using that software. I feel very accomplished, despite my lack of rest. I strive for perfection, and I am happy that I have made a significant step towards it.

That's all that should matter. No matter what the results are, I know that I tried. And having put in your all -- you won't regret that. Semester 2 of my foundation year is extremely challenging as opposed to my free and easy semester 1. I have one more semester to go before I enter my degree. After this week of holidays, I know that will be up for it!

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I went shopping today! What a happy way to start my holidays~

Actually my holidays began yesterday but since I work on Saturdays it doesn't really count for me :P

My shopping trip was very, very fruitful.

My boyfriend accompanied me as I tottered in and out of shops, stared at clothes for ages, entered and exited dressing rooms and scrutinized them for any microscopic flaws . I admire his patience and I love him for being able to put up with me and my indecisiveness. He has pretty good taste in clothes too, which makes him a great shopping partner. I am one lucky girl! Heehee~

I made quite a number of purchases, and they included plenty of earrings. I have so many pairs of them now that I have lost count. However many of my earrings went missing because I totally suck at organizing my accessories. That's kinda sad :( I guess I'll have to restock then!

We also had a fantabulous lunch at Sushi Zanmai. It was heavenly. Zanmai defines sushi. Your taste buds will be spoilt with the variety of food available and the explosion of flavours. I love good food. But my appetite has dwindled slightly. I can't eat as much as before now and what a waste it was this afternoon...

But I'm sure that there will be a next time! :)

So that's still okay.

Am looking forward to tomorrow, where I will be making another shopping trip with Miaw. Whee~ Actually, the whole week ahead is gonna be great! It could be better though if my camera didn't break down yesterday (I blame it on dad -- it was alright when I used it!) and had to be sent for repairs YET AGAIN. Sheesh that's a real downer. I can't capture snapshots of my great week ahead :///

Anyway, I'll update soon! My bed is calling for me now ;)