From this short article, I have learned so much.
(the ones in italic are sentences quoted by Sue Lynn herself in the article)
- be nice to everyone
'Judges are everywhere. The one you least expect to be a judge will be one of them. So it is important to be nice to every one, including the room service people/bellboys.'
- always be punctual
'Do not be late, ever. If you cannot be punctual, then you are not fit to be a beauty queen.'
- don't overeat
'Never eat like there is no tomorrow – this is a beauty pageant, not an “all you can eat” competition. Stuffing your face will make people question your credibility as a beauty queen.'
- cut small habits, even small ones
'Remember to cut out your bad habits – it is not elegant for a beauty queen to twitch her nose, pull out her wedgie or scratch her head, especially when there are cameras and video cameras following your every move. I was told I moved my head too much (I can be quite animated), so I had to stop that habit quickly.'
What I liked the most about what she said was:
(my thoughts in brackets)
'Winning is not everything. Just because you do not win a pageant, does not mean you are any less beautiful, talented or intelligent than the girl who won.'
(so true, the same concept applies to sports games and competitions we take part in)
'Every one is beautiful and talented in their own way; never compare yourself to others. If you keep comparing yourself with others, it will be your downfall.'
(as the chinese saying goes: 人比人气死人)
I can relate this to our normal daily lives. We don't need to take part in a beauty pageant to follow these simple rules. When I reflect on myself and my own life, I overeat- all the time, I always try to be punctual but still am not good enough, and I have many little bad habits like doing my knuckles, saying things too quickly without thinking twice, etc.
This article has changed my perspective on these little things in life which I have taken granted for.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody's watching."
Just the other day I was feeling bored; and to my utmost surprise and delight my dwindling fingers brought me upon this little folder in my inbox I named years ago, 'forever'
What I read again reminded and enlightened me of the importance of humanity and I hope these will add value to all of you just like how it has added value to me. :)
Enjoy!
**
Five lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.
1. First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello". I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2. Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console colour TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached.
It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others," Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3. Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies.
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
4. Fourth Important Lesson - The Obstacles in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.
After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5. Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts.
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the colour returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?"
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
**
:)
What I read again reminded and enlightened me of the importance of humanity and I hope these will add value to all of you just like how it has added value to me. :)
Enjoy!
**
Five lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.
1. First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello". I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2. Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console colour TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached.
It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others," Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3. Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies.
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
4. Fourth Important Lesson - The Obstacles in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.
After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5. Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts.
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the colour returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?"
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
**
:)
Friday, October 2, 2009
Yay!
The best shopping are ones that are done spontaneously, I feel!
After brunch today at Mart130, a famous cafe located right beside THE tramstop no.130 that I've wanted to try since forever...
which I've tried their most famous dish: cornfitters with grilled bacon:
... Chui lured me to harbour town to shop shop!! I was supposed to come home to clean up my apartment and head to body pump class, but I've never been to harbour town before! And I've heard so much about it...
I'm happy I went, for if not, I would not have gotten these:
My new baby!I think the Law of Attraction really worked!! In my mind for ever so long, I've been dying to have a pair of high knee boots, black, with a bit of heels, suade in material...
and I finally found it!! in less than 10 mins!!
for ONLY $20.00!!
cheap much, no?? so prepped up for family trip to london & switz now! :)
happy happy joy joy! :)
i never thought i could pull off a maxi dress, 'cause i'm so short. :(
p.s. mummy can i please get it? not very expensive only.
pps. glad you got something in the end, chui! :)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Piano...
Man, I wanna play like him too!
It's at times like this where I miss playing the piano SO MUCH.. i remember when i was back in msia, and younger.. whenever I am sad, I always play the piano & sing along to the emo sad songs.. It does wonders to you :)
P.S. I am not sad now, just miss playing the piano. KimC thanks ah for sharing this video with me hehee makes me so inspired now
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Blessed. :)
I am truly blessed.
Blessed to have people who really care for me, people who take the effort to reassure me in all that I do; people who even are at different parts of the world, will take time to know and be part of your life still.
In relation to one of my previous posts 'Enlightenment', I received two emails from two different friends.
TY and Tsin, both your emails put a sincere, heart-touched smile on my face.
Tsin: ".... Despite that post which miiiiiiiiight took you a lot of courage to post because it shows your little 'failure' in life,
I still belief in you because you are my small but TOUGH friend. :)
.... And just to tell you that your friend from half way round the globe deeply beliefs in you."
TY: "... i guess everyone our age is just the same... but reading what u write always makes me feel better to know there is someone out there just like me, that i'm not alone.
.... and most importantly, i love how u're always positive about it in the end. keep that spirit going! i'll always remember that smile on ur face. u have the loveliest smile =)"
I am so thankful to have both of you as good friends. TY my dear high school friend, I hope all's well on your side in Scotland. and to Tsin my A-levels best bud, I hope the same for you in Manchester.
Lots of love,
Wei Lynn.
Blessed to have people who really care for me, people who take the effort to reassure me in all that I do; people who even are at different parts of the world, will take time to know and be part of your life still.
In relation to one of my previous posts 'Enlightenment', I received two emails from two different friends.
TY and Tsin, both your emails put a sincere, heart-touched smile on my face.
Tsin: ".... Despite that post which miiiiiiiiight took you a lot of courage to post because it shows your little 'failure' in life,
I still belief in you because you are my small but TOUGH friend. :)
.... And just to tell you that your friend from half way round the globe deeply beliefs in you."
TY: "... i guess everyone our age is just the same... but reading what u write always makes me feel better to know there is someone out there just like me, that i'm not alone.
.... and most importantly, i love how u're always positive about it in the end. keep that spirit going! i'll always remember that smile on ur face. u have the loveliest smile =)"
I am so thankful to have both of you as good friends. TY my dear high school friend, I hope all's well on your side in Scotland. and to Tsin my A-levels best bud, I hope the same for you in Manchester.
Lots of love,
Wei Lynn.
Monday, September 21, 2009
From Princeton & Bath... to the land down under
Some 3-4 weeks ago, two friends whom I've met in A-levels, Taylors M'sia came down to Melbourne for holidays. I was close to one of them; the other one not as close, but we do get along well. I am thankful that after these years we still meet up, because as I recall, we were not from the same classes, neither were we in the same stream (they were both in sciences).
I am not sure if both of them know each other- as they were from different classes in A-levels as well, but knowing how friendly & likeable these two guys are, I am not surprised if they do :-)
Now firstly, let me introduce you to Mr.Princeton. I kid you not. He really does study in Princeton Uni! Let's screw the whole Blair statement thing that 'Princeton is a trade school- there's only Yale!' thing alright, we know how great Princeton is. Haha anyway, his name is Chern Han and I got to know him through Patrick, Zhen Yuan etc, and also through the CHS bunch when I was a secretary in Leo Club. CH is possibly one of the very complete all-rounder guys you'll find around- aces in his academics, and is fantastic at sports. He used to so kindly help me out in my Pure Math back in A-levels, I will always remember that sifu :)
We didn't meet up that much (not that close to him to him mah). But ZY & I brought him to Norsiah's for lunch, just to show him how we Melb Uni students eat on a budget Malaysian cuisine. And since he mentioned he wanted to play badminton, I brought him to one of our club social sessions in Uni. He is pretty good, I must say. We also had dinner with his PE friends at a Korean place, where a few of us got back to my place for a chilling drinking session after. Last dinner at Papa Gino's, Lygon street before he went back!
(thanks ZY for calling! :p)
What a poser this Princeton boy is, purposely ask me to take him posing like this...
'claims that this is his 'dou san' face... please, we all know who the real chor dai di god is ;)
P.S. U better keep your promise of hosting me ar when I come visit New York! Hope you had fun here! :)
OK, moving on....
Next up we have one of the FUNNIEST (by funny I mean FUNNY, full of @!#^&) guys YOU WILL EVER FIND. His compliments for you are endless, filled with the most flowery words and sentences that you can't even find in the dictionary. And that makes him one of the most likeable people around :-)
Let me introduce you to.. MR.JIAT!
I am not entirely sure how we met, but if I am not mistaken, it was during the Leo Club installation night? And you were the photographer of the event, right? :p haha. Funny how our friendship blossomed to such great heights after. Anyhowss-
He made his arrival even before he landed in Tullamarine Airport.. I swear. Why?? Well because he took a picture of his flight ticket, uploaded it on his fb and TAGGED all of us (hehe his close friends and I am one of them yay! gosh i'm so thick skinned but whatever it's true what). AND not to forget, every time I go on msn he will NUDGE me and START REMINDING ME of his arrival in melbourne... and that I must spend time with him when he's here, must go club and drink with him, must play badminton with him, must do this do that.
U tell me, how not to anticipate his arrival? His presence is already made so strongly before he's physically here! Hehee... Ok la I admit, I was pretty excited also to see him also. He's sucha good friend you know :p And also since in the July break in m'sia we only met up once.
U tell me, how not to anticipate his arrival? His presence is already made so strongly before he's physically here! Hehee... Ok la I admit, I was pretty excited also to see him also. He's sucha good friend you know :p And also since in the July break in m'sia we only met up once.
Aiyo, I love this pic lah! :SActually, the reason he flew here was to celebrate his bestie's (Matt) 21st birthday! So sweet of him, right?? We went to Seven to celebrate pre-Matt's birthday, and it's such a happy sight seeing Jiat so high & onz on the dance floor! Lol.. Matt had his dinner celebration at Red Emperor, Southgate the next day (that's where the picture above was taken!). And a crazy ass drinking party back at their place after, where I only joined for a while. But i'm sure jiat had one of his happiest moments, surrounded by most of his best friends, and alcohol... ;D
A pity though that we didn't get to play badminton. I knew how much he wanted it. Sorry Jiat. :( Ur stay in Melbourne so short, and the weekends that you were here you were not free also! End of the year, ok?? But please give me chance. I damn noob already.
Now to the mushy part hehe. I'm so glad and thankful to have a friend like you, jiat. U always crack me up, whenever, wherever! Especially those A-levels time, wah damn stress, then all your sms-es will always lift my mood up! Stay nice, stay kind, stay the wayy you are, okay!
xoxo.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
is it spring break already?
This weekend has got to be the longest and most tiring weekend ever. Eventful, busy, productive, fruitful perhaps?, BUT exhausting.
From the preparations for the ball on friday, to the ball and the after party, to sat morning waking up to head to hil's bbq at yarraville, to my mixed doubles match that evening itself, to jasmine's 21st that night itself, to sunday the whole day at the courts of which i fared so badly in singles and mixed.
Right now, my right arm hurts like hell (got muscles already!!), my knees are bruised, my thigh muscles are so damn painful, my hair is in a mess- well so is my apartment. Sigh.
Calls for spring cleaning time? Definitely one of my agendas to achieve this spring break.
I have so, so much to update but I am just too worn out now. All I need now is 2-3 days of doing nothing, sleeping, eating, reading novels, watching series & just enjoy my god damn break. And of course, to recover from all the body aches. I can't be walking around limping can I? God I feel like an ah ma now.
Oh wait, isn't it spring break already? Since I will not be able to move my body for two days, you might be hearing from me sooner than you think. ;-)
Till then my dear friends. Have a good spring break! And for those of you who are travelling elsewhere like GC, Sydney or even good ol' Msia.. I am so excited for you! :) Make sure to have a blast! And have it memorable. Lynnie's gonna be enjoying spring in melbourne just fine :) lots love!*
From the preparations for the ball on friday, to the ball and the after party, to sat morning waking up to head to hil's bbq at yarraville, to my mixed doubles match that evening itself, to jasmine's 21st that night itself, to sunday the whole day at the courts of which i fared so badly in singles and mixed.
Right now, my right arm hurts like hell (got muscles already!!), my knees are bruised, my thigh muscles are so damn painful, my hair is in a mess- well so is my apartment. Sigh.
Calls for spring cleaning time? Definitely one of my agendas to achieve this spring break.
I have so, so much to update but I am just too worn out now. All I need now is 2-3 days of doing nothing, sleeping, eating, reading novels, watching series & just enjoy my god damn break. And of course, to recover from all the body aches. I can't be walking around limping can I? God I feel like an ah ma now.
Oh wait, isn't it spring break already? Since I will not be able to move my body for two days, you might be hearing from me sooner than you think. ;-)
Till then my dear friends. Have a good spring break! And for those of you who are travelling elsewhere like GC, Sydney or even good ol' Msia.. I am so excited for you! :) Make sure to have a blast! And have it memorable. Lynnie's gonna be enjoying spring in melbourne just fine :) lots love!*
Monday, September 14, 2009
Patience is a virtue
My tax law assignment partner and my mixed doubles baddy parter are both so patient it puts my patience to shame. :(
Patient people are so nice to be around with, they make life and the world around you a whole lot better.
Patience is a virtue I have yet to master; but in time I hope to improve on mine.
P.S. I recently just added the reactions boxes below each and every of my post. I find it so cool! And I've seen a few ticks already on diff posts! Yay :) Feel free to tick on whichever you like okie.
Patient people are so nice to be around with, they make life and the world around you a whole lot better.
Patience is a virtue I have yet to master; but in time I hope to improve on mine.
P.S. I recently just added the reactions boxes below each and every of my post. I find it so cool! And I've seen a few ticks already on diff posts! Yay :) Feel free to tick on whichever you like okie.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
A great weekend joke!
HAHAHAHAHH this really made my saturday! Am at ERC now starting on my tax law assignment, when I received this email from Uncle Poh.
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A Woman was out golfing one day when she hit the ball into the woods.
She went into the woods to look for it and found a frog In a trap.
The frog said to her, "If you release me from this trap, I will grant you three wishes."
The woman freed the frog, and the frog said,
"Thank you, but I should mention that there was a condition to your wishes:
Whatever you wish for, your husband will also receive it ten times over!"
The woman said, "That's okay."
For her first wish, she wanted to be the most beautiful woman in the world.
The frog warned her, "You do realize that this wish will also make your husband by far the most handsome man in the world, whom women will flock to".
The woman replied, "That's okay, because I will be the most beautiful woman and he will have eyes only for me."
So, KAZAM--she's the most beautiful Woman in the world!
For her second wish, she wanted to be the richest woman in the world.
The frog said, "That will make your husband the richest man in the world. And he will be ten times richer than you. "
The woman said, "That's okay, because what's mine is his and what's his is mine."
So, KAZAM--she's the richest woman in the world!
The frog then inquired about her third wish, and she answered, "I'd like to have a mild heart attack..."
*Moral of the story*: Women are clever. Don't mess with them.
*Attention*
*Female readers*: This is the end of the joke for you. Stop here and continue feeling good!
*Male Readers*: Please scroll down.
The man had a heart attack ten times "milder" than his wife!
*Moral of the story*: Women are really dumb but think they're really smart .
Let them continue to think that way and just enjoy the show.
PS: If you are a woman and are still reading this; it merely goes to show that women just never listen!
*
Hope it made your weekend just as how it made mine! :)
*
A Woman was out golfing one day when she hit the ball into the woods.
She went into the woods to look for it and found a frog In a trap.
The frog said to her, "If you release me from this trap, I will grant you three wishes."
The woman freed the frog, and the frog said,
"Thank you, but I should mention that there was a condition to your wishes:
Whatever you wish for, your husband will also receive it ten times over!"
The woman said, "That's okay."
For her first wish, she wanted to be the most beautiful woman in the world.
The frog warned her, "You do realize that this wish will also make your husband by far the most handsome man in the world, whom women will flock to".
The woman replied, "That's okay, because I will be the most beautiful woman and he will have eyes only for me."
So, KAZAM--she's the most beautiful Woman in the world!
For her second wish, she wanted to be the richest woman in the world.
The frog said, "That will make your husband the richest man in the world. And he will be ten times richer than you. "
The woman said, "That's okay, because what's mine is his and what's his is mine."
So, KAZAM--she's the richest woman in the world!
The frog then inquired about her third wish, and she answered, "I'd like to have a mild heart attack..."
*Moral of the story*: Women are clever. Don't mess with them.
*Attention*
*Female readers*: This is the end of the joke for you. Stop here and continue feeling good!
*Male Readers*: Please scroll down.
The man had a heart attack ten times "milder" than his wife!
*Moral of the story*: Women are really dumb but think they're really smart .
Let them continue to think that way and just enjoy the show.
PS: If you are a woman and are still reading this; it merely goes to show that women just never listen!
*
Hope it made your weekend just as how it made mine! :)
Wrappin' up August
So happy :) Lynnie's home by midnight on a Friday night, and she said no to clubbing. Instead it was a very chilled and fun night out with old, old friends! Another friend came to visit, from London! and I got to meet up with all the old old taylors Leo club (mostly CHS) peeps, yay :) Dinner at J cafe, sushi burgers! then it was Max Brenner's after. Will write up a proper post for another 2 friends who came to visit, so stay tuuneed guys :)
So since I am not dancing away with loud pumpin' music in a club, why not have my own classical-sentimental-soft-and-sweet music in my hub, and blog away...?
(Since I know you all out there beh tahan already, everytime visit my blog also words words words only, you all want pictures too right! don't bluff!)
Here goes.. my ups & abouts in the month of August!
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Our very first time at Hush Bar, Melbourne Central- just the weekend before uni started :)
2 of Sarah's highschool friends, SY, Sarah
Us playing with the mirror! And sarah playing with the camera effect!Hehee we were superr vain man, I think I am the worst. Lol.
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The weekend after we (the ICSS and IESS people) went SNOWBOARDING!!! At Mount Hotham :)
The weekend after we (the ICSS and IESS people) went SNOWBOARDING!!! At Mount Hotham :)
View from our room; what a beautyIt's been way too long since I've seen & touched snow
Me in my snowboarding gear!!
By the 2nd day, Suyan & I could do the Big D slopes already! :)
albeit still a green/beginner slope lol
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Yonex Australian Open Finals (badminton) 2009!
@ MSAC, Albert Park
Took a picture with the only players I knew in the tourney- Gan teik chai & Tan bin shen
Missed Jay's match though! It'd be awesome to watch a friend you personally know play in an international tournament.
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Alvin's 21st birthday party @ Seven
Birthday boy (already so red), Yi Ping
Kwee came, too! Aww miss those Sri KDU moments :)
With the singaporeans! :)It so happened that it was the Singaporean National Day celebration that night too...
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ICSS/IESS back-to-school clubbing @ Bass Lounge
Guess who I bumped into?? Zach!!My good ol' pal from IH.. Miss you, zach! Really good to see you that night :)
Sexay Audrey ;)
This would be my bitchhh, Mel Foo ;p you just gotta love her man! mwah dear.
Super nice Joyceee! :)
My supposed to be housemate lol.
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Ravi's 20th Birthday @ The Pub, Crown
Lainey dear, me + my beer, Ravi
That's how I knew Ravi in the first place! Through laineny :) I always make it a point to remember how I met people and thank the people who has introduced me to them.
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OK, I guess that's enough of party-party pics don't you think?!
(after you all think I'm a party girl and all... )
Wicked show @ Regent Theatre, Collins Street
Girls I enjoyed the show with! Janice, Germaine & Feli :)
And I bumped into my ol' primary school friend! Sue lynn :)
See, I also know how to appreciate good theatre shows ok. Not only drink and club club all. Lol. If there's one thing I would pay for besides food, it'd be for shows like these. Needless to say, Wicked was amazing. :)
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OK sorry, but I have to bring you back to more party pics. So many 21sts lah this month!
SSS's birthday bash @ Ondergrounds Bar
(Sy's, SK's, Shobie's)
Us 4; birthday girl looking ravishing in red ;pfelt like i haven't hung out with you girls in ages boo :(
Hoho lookin' good there SK!
-just look at the $ chain, the stick, and the moustache- classic
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Matt's 21st party @ Seven
(and also to welcome Jiat to melbourne clubbing scene hehe)
B'day boyy! :p
Best buddies! One very good example of how a good friendship's supposed to be!
Chris & Ashlieee I really like Ashlie, haha I think she likes me alot tooo :p my skin damn thick I know, but at least I won't say things which aren't trueee
Bumped into wesley friends!! Jee wei & Koi Lin
one of the prettiest girls in my list would be koi lin ;)
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Then it was Matt's birthday dinner @ Red Emperor, Southgate
Lucky Matt with all the hot sexy mamas!
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Caleen's Classy 21st @ Imperial, Chapel Street
We go way back to primary school; so happy to see you blossom into a young beautiful, full of life lady, dear :) Love you!
Some of the girls & the birthday girl :)
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Before you all get bored of me, here's one last but not the least event:
Merdeka Party @ CQ
Probably saw half the Msian population in Melb that night, but...
With two of my favourite girls- Lainey & Jo; it beats anything :)
And also not forgetting Kenny Sia lah! :S
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WAH. I CAN'T BELIEVE I FINISHED WRITING THIS POST. damn long. damn tired. fingers painful. eyes closing already.
All for the sake of my readers... if there is any. Blogging's all about compromise after all, no? I like to write and rant and complain, but I know my dear friends like to see see pictures.
Hope you enjoyed this post, and make sure you all come back for more!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
How is anyone allowed to be THAT hot?!
... THAT gorgeous?!
... THAT perfect?
I got this off her official website.
I'm a huge Harry Potter fan, but in all the HP movies- albeit agreeing that Emma is good looking, I won't consider myself a fan of hers. Like, I won't talk about her in my conversations; neither will I go google her and find out more about her. How did I fall upon her website then, you ask? Well I was wikipedia-ing on random stuff, and her name came up on the gossip girl wiki pedia page. So I thought okay, just check her out.
AND AFTER THAT MY IMPRESSION ON HER CHANGED.
Wahliao, Burberry really made a right choice having Emma Watson as the face of the brand for Autumn/Winter 2009.
One very important marketing skill- maximizing brand association to increase its brand equity. In this case, using a rising star like Emma to increase Burberry's market value. Emma's British, and quoted Christopher Bailey from the website, 'classic beauty, great character and a modern edge' - the third party association here is relevant and consistent with the brand image!!
And to think that she got accepted to so many of the Ivy Leagues but chose Brown instead!!! (a plus point since I'm a Serena fan) Truly, beauty with the brains!
I also want to own a Burberry now.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
This is for my kakak :)
I know, I am not supposed to be blogging till after the 14th, right?
But I spent whole of last night watching the TV anyway, when I had an exam today. And I cancelled my work shift tonight, to study, as I hoped I would. But I thought I deserve a rest after the exam, and so I HIMYM-ed and read blogs all the way till now. OK, don't have to rub it in- I am a true slacker and I admit it!
I just read Sammy's blog and I must add, I really really enjoy reading her blog because seeing her so happy living the life she's always wanted- in New York (she lives in Long Island but she always goes to the city i think? lol), makes me happy too. And I can really relate to whatever she's written because I am a HUGE Gossip Girl fan, and I squeal in excitement & delight when I see Sammy visiting places like Times Square, Grand Central, Central Park!
Sigh, one day, I will re-visit the States. The last time I visited? I was just a little 6 year old girl. I can't remember much except for drives along the high way with the family, stopping by at bed & breakfasts. There was this particular chinese restaurant where my parents love and we keep visiting it, ahh I can't remember where and what!
Most importantly, not forgetting the place where my phobia for roller coasters started- Disney Land, Washington D.C. I recall being so excited over the rides and I can't wait to sit all of them. I recall very strongly of this ride- the Indiana Jones ride as I wasn't tall enough for that ride!! I was devastated. BUT, the thing is- in my mind now it's as if I had sat the ride, is my mind playing tricks on me?? On the more bright side, (what with already a pity with my height issues), I made the cut for 'Space Mountain'- a roller coaster in the dark. Funny, that after that ride- my phobia for coasters transpired. Even now in Genting, I dare not sit the Cockscrew. The most daring ride I had after space mountain? was the Cyclone, and after much much persuasion from friends. I am such a coward.
Anyway back to the purpose of this post-
It suddenly just hit me that, my old maid (or kakak as I prefer to call her, it has a more pleasant ring to it don't you think?) has gone back to Indonesia for good. Mummy informed me weeks ago that they replaced her with a Cambodian maid, as my kakak was unhappy. At first I didn't understand why wouldn't she be happy; my parents treat her so nice, never once scold her, bring her out for dinners, gives her gifts for her birthdays etc. And my parents taught her a lot too! Valuable you know these life-long knowledge.
But putting ourselves in her shoes, well I guess she's worked for us for 5 years, and that's a long time. Any human being would feel the same way as she did- bored, and wants to go back to her family back home. And probably in their culture, they want to get married young? In our defense though, she did have an attitude problem. She is a perfectionist- wants everything to be her way and wants to get everything done in the time she wants it to be done. And if she doesn't achieve that- she will just let out her temper on my parents, especially my grandmother. You know, kitchen issues among the women, sensitive.
So before she runs away (she might have), we asked her politely if she wants to go back. And she said yes. She, afterall accepted our offer to extend her contract twice already.
Enough of the story there, gee I feel I am revealing too much, but whatever lah. Anyhow my point is, kakak Umi was a good kakak. She served us well for 5 years, helped us move houses from BU to Idaman, to now T.I. It's no easy fit packing, moving and unpacking! She always makes sure that the house is in tip top condition- clean, neat, and presentable. She cooks every meal for all of us. Heck she is a good cook, learned alot from my grandma! Especially her Yee Min, damn nice. She washes all of our clothes fast, to ensure we can wear them anytime we want. She amends/sews my tops which buttons have come off too. She is very efficient as she will write down groceries we need to buy- and she is quick at the market too.
All in all, I am going to miss her. Despite her not opening up to us, not treating us like part of her family, she after all is still a good kakak, a good helper where she did lessen our burdens in many ways. Like my parents don't have to worry so much about household stuff. And we kids get fed whenever we want to (not sounding spoilt here). Except at times when she got her temper and moods la of course.
*So kakak, I wish you all the best back in Indonesia. (she is super rich now and should be able to buy land in Indo already!! I hope she is wise and not get conned by any men). I didn't get to say goodbye to you as I was already back in Melbourne, but I will send you a postcard sometime. Thank you for being with us and helping us so much in the past 5 years. Take care, much love, Lynn, as how you call me back home :)*
But I spent whole of last night watching the TV anyway, when I had an exam today. And I cancelled my work shift tonight, to study, as I hoped I would. But I thought I deserve a rest after the exam, and so I HIMYM-ed and read blogs all the way till now. OK, don't have to rub it in- I am a true slacker and I admit it!
I just read Sammy's blog and I must add, I really really enjoy reading her blog because seeing her so happy living the life she's always wanted- in New York (she lives in Long Island but she always goes to the city i think? lol), makes me happy too. And I can really relate to whatever she's written because I am a HUGE Gossip Girl fan, and I squeal in excitement & delight when I see Sammy visiting places like Times Square, Grand Central, Central Park!
Sigh, one day, I will re-visit the States. The last time I visited? I was just a little 6 year old girl. I can't remember much except for drives along the high way with the family, stopping by at bed & breakfasts. There was this particular chinese restaurant where my parents love and we keep visiting it, ahh I can't remember where and what!
Most importantly, not forgetting the place where my phobia for roller coasters started- Disney Land, Washington D.C. I recall being so excited over the rides and I can't wait to sit all of them. I recall very strongly of this ride- the Indiana Jones ride as I wasn't tall enough for that ride!! I was devastated. BUT, the thing is- in my mind now it's as if I had sat the ride, is my mind playing tricks on me?? On the more bright side, (what with already a pity with my height issues), I made the cut for 'Space Mountain'- a roller coaster in the dark. Funny, that after that ride- my phobia for coasters transpired. Even now in Genting, I dare not sit the Cockscrew. The most daring ride I had after space mountain? was the Cyclone, and after much much persuasion from friends. I am such a coward.
Anyway back to the purpose of this post-
It suddenly just hit me that, my old maid (or kakak as I prefer to call her, it has a more pleasant ring to it don't you think?) has gone back to Indonesia for good. Mummy informed me weeks ago that they replaced her with a Cambodian maid, as my kakak was unhappy. At first I didn't understand why wouldn't she be happy; my parents treat her so nice, never once scold her, bring her out for dinners, gives her gifts for her birthdays etc. And my parents taught her a lot too! Valuable you know these life-long knowledge.
But putting ourselves in her shoes, well I guess she's worked for us for 5 years, and that's a long time. Any human being would feel the same way as she did- bored, and wants to go back to her family back home. And probably in their culture, they want to get married young? In our defense though, she did have an attitude problem. She is a perfectionist- wants everything to be her way and wants to get everything done in the time she wants it to be done. And if she doesn't achieve that- she will just let out her temper on my parents, especially my grandmother. You know, kitchen issues among the women, sensitive.
So before she runs away (she might have), we asked her politely if she wants to go back. And she said yes. She, afterall accepted our offer to extend her contract twice already.
Enough of the story there, gee I feel I am revealing too much, but whatever lah. Anyhow my point is, kakak Umi was a good kakak. She served us well for 5 years, helped us move houses from BU to Idaman, to now T.I. It's no easy fit packing, moving and unpacking! She always makes sure that the house is in tip top condition- clean, neat, and presentable. She cooks every meal for all of us. Heck she is a good cook, learned alot from my grandma! Especially her Yee Min, damn nice. She washes all of our clothes fast, to ensure we can wear them anytime we want. She amends/sews my tops which buttons have come off too. She is very efficient as she will write down groceries we need to buy- and she is quick at the market too.
All in all, I am going to miss her. Despite her not opening up to us, not treating us like part of her family, she after all is still a good kakak, a good helper where she did lessen our burdens in many ways. Like my parents don't have to worry so much about household stuff. And we kids get fed whenever we want to (not sounding spoilt here). Except at times when she got her temper and moods la of course.
*So kakak, I wish you all the best back in Indonesia. (she is super rich now and should be able to buy land in Indo already!! I hope she is wise and not get conned by any men). I didn't get to say goodbye to you as I was already back in Melbourne, but I will send you a postcard sometime. Thank you for being with us and helping us so much in the past 5 years. Take care, much love, Lynn, as how you call me back home :)*
Monday, September 7, 2009
Will be back, soon! :D
Sorry for the temporary shut down of my blog & lack of updates, guys! Am going through a minor hiatus now.
This week:-
ACE midsems on tuesday (20%)
FA midsems on friday (30%)
Product Management assignment due friday as well (20%)
Tax Law assignment due the monday after (25%)
And to think that I'm STILL not doing anything productive. :( I thought saying no to social obligations this weekend will make me maximize time to study, but, aihs... sad to say it was spent sleeping + watching series.
OK, will be back to telling stories after the 14th September! :) Be sure to come back, y'all loyal readers (if there is any)! ;p
P.S. was talking to mummy earlier, and i really think what she said was true. life is simple, it's what we think and act that makes it complicated. there is no reason for us to unhappy at all. i mean, we can look at a situation and think three think four; or we can just look at it in a simple way. sigh, i want to be simple from now on. :)
Monday, August 24, 2009
Happy Birthday, Ken.
I wrote this the day Ken left to Switzerland. And it's been in my drafts since then; untouched. Today's his 20th birthday, and I shall finish this post where I started.
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Can’t believe that day has arrived.
He’s the most chilled one in the family; always making jokes which we will all laugh; always making awkward and tense moments seem lighter.
He’s the most chilled one in the family; always making jokes which we will all laugh; always making awkward and tense moments seem lighter.
He introduced me to the song Cookie Jar, How I met your mother TV series, World series of Poker, and so many more wonderful things which I can't even think of right now.
He has a big heart- never judging, never condemning. He is kind, patient, funny, one of the most likeable people you can find around.
He is my darling brother.
Who’s gonna fetch me around now whenever and wherever I want? Who’s gonna listen to all my rants and complaints? Who’s gonna be there to acknowledge my manja and lame self?
Boy I already miss you, Ken.
Have a great & memorable 20th over there in Switzerland, please remember that all of us back home miss you and love you so much.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
My humble abode :)
Hello all! Ok, this post is dedicated to my dearest family, who has insisted countless times to have a look at my new place. I apologize for taking so long, and the pictures won't upload in the email. Well, here it is, papa & mummy!
Welcome to my humble abode :)
The 'mini' living room(mini but absolutely cosy ;p)
Look closely at the corner of the both sofas, lies this little corner :)
Ipod edifier, a family picture, magazines and a scented candle
The one poster I knew I had to purchase the moment I laid eyes on it (I would think I am an optimist where I choose to see the glass half full ;p)
My little dining table!Notice anything?
the flower I got from Ikea matches with my tissue box :) I love!
Kitchen :)Nothing fancy but like what they always say, simplicity sometimes is the best.
Shoerack (with my favourite celebrity above it :P)I had to buy 2 shoeracks and stock it one above another..
Toilette ;) I know I'm sucha Serena fan, well they say if you look at the image of someone you wish to emulate everyday, eventually you'll turn out like that someone.
Wardrobe.And a picture of me when I was a little girl, I like :-P
Each time I look at it I feel so hopeful, naive and young at heart again.
The view of Cardigan Street (quieter part of the city) from my unit. And I'm not complaining :)
My study area :)where I'm typing this post up now hehe and the place where I'm supposed to spend most of my time at, yet it's NOT. sigh
the $19.00 longg mirror I got from good ol' Ikea!!which I later found out reject shop sells for $10 for something almost similar...
A 'sneak peak' into my bedroom(Absolutely love the flowers and vase I got from Ikea! good investment indeed)
Bedroom(Cosy and warm, right?? :D no wonder can't wake up early lah... lol)
Lastly, at the corner of my bed:
a page I extracted out from a mag of 2 girls in toned bodies- to reinforce myself everyday that I can be like them too provided I am disciplined!
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