It definitely feels good.
I was always a determined student, hard worker, and a high achiever since primary school days, all the way till A-levels. But these traits did not exactly follow me a hundred percent when I got to Uni. I guess after so many years of studying hard, I just lost the little mojo in me, and started slacking relaxing in Uni. Or put it in a better way, I started realizing results are not everything.. hence I've focused less on academics. *Disclaimer: all students out there should still aim to score to their best potential. I am just writing based on my experience/thoughts.
Despite me slacking, sleeping 10-12 hours a day during winter time... (oh god, I know what my parents are gonna say when they read this). And sometimes even skipping lectures and not preparing for tutorials *for those epm students out there, I only found out what was interactive and diagnostic tools 3 days before my paper. And can you believe we have been learning that all sem.. Goodness WL, sleeping throughout your case seminars ah?!*.. Despite all these, I am thankful I made it through 3 years of Uni with good, or at least - okay results.
For this I'd like to thank a few people whom I have gone through group discussions with over my last year in Uni: tax law with erick, FA with dinesh, product management with chak etc. And of course my last sem: Audit and EPM with ken and ronald, service marketing with chak. My dad always tells me that learning through oral discussions are the best. I have to second that. Though one must also know his or her stuff before engaging in oral discussions.
It definitely feels good because this is my last semester, and my exam scores were good. I am very satisfied. I guess I put in slightly more effort compared to other semesters, making sure I studied till I know at least 90% of my material, instead of my usual 75% (Ah okay lah, I know most of it.. then can go to sleep already- hoping to rely on my supreme crapping skills in the exams...). So everyone, moral of the story is: strive hard and don't think you can get away with just knowing "most" of it! Doing a little more definitely will give you the results.
Now that I have graduated (ceremony only in August), many of you ask what are my plans hereforth- to apply for Australian PR, get a job here; or go home.
Well, I have decided to go back. I have thought hard, and decided that it does not really matter where we are in the world, as long as we are willing to learn; and that we have a set goal/plan in mind to head towards to, we will eventually be successful.
On one hand I am anxious and worried of what the future beholds... but on the other hand, I am excited, and ready to face the real world. I believe with the right guidance from my parents, support from family and friends, and most importantly, a good grounding and mindset- I will be able to take on what challenges there may be out there.
I love Mandarin and have always loved the language since primary school days. I would love to keep in touch and do something related to the language in the future. I am not sure what yet- could be teaching Mandarin, working in a position where I am able to make of this language (my dream is to work in shanghai one day), or maybe get into chinese newscasting. I will definitely keep this dream in mind :)
With this I would like to end my post with a quote, this goes out particularly to all my other fellow melb uni graduates:
"Whatever course you have chosen for yousrelf, it will not be a chore but an adventure if you bring to it a sense of the glory of striving, if your sights are set far above the merely secure and mediocre."
-- David Sarnoff (1891-1971)
*Lastly, thank you for all the wishes and comments - fb, emails, sms-es. I really appreciate it. It reminds me again and again how blessed and grateful I am to be surrounded with people who love me, and people who care. :)*
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Hop Suisse!
In conjunction with Switzerland's win over Spain two nights ago, I decided to write a little post on the winning team. I was supporting Swiss that night, the underdog- instead of the favourite & popular Espana. As quoted in the Herald Sun, 'SPAIN arrived in South Africa as one of the favourites, but someone forgot to tell Ottmar Hitzfield.' Ottmar's Swiss head football coach. Spain played well, maybe luck just wasn't on their side that night.
Anyway, the bits and pieces of Lucerne, Switzerland that I visited in December 2009:
the famous Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) & Water tower; landmark of Lucerne
such serenity at the Reuss..
the cool funky hotel we stayed at- facing the Reuss; and also happens to be the bar Ken frequents for his football matches
bottom-up view of our hotel; spot mummy from our room!
another connecting bridge; love the houses and architecture at the backdrop
family love
love candid, care-free pictures like these!
a very typical swiss breakfast filled with all sorts of breads (i am not complaining, i LOVE bread, esp with lots + lots of butter or nutella on it :P)
and definitely not forgetting the local Lucerne beer :)
the streets in the city.. spot Bucherer on the very left!
and the oh-so-famous Credit Suisse bank.. stepping in is like stepping into Gringotts hehe :p
another famous tourist attraction: the Lion Monument
having gluhwein @ one of the christmas markets with Uncle Das, mom's highschool friend who now lives in Basel
*gluhwein is a commonly consumed drink during winter, and is served warm! practically sold at every christmas market i've been to in europe. my first time having warm wine. it helped soo much in the blistering cold i tell you :)
the almighty Bucherer glowing at night! (where i got my first pen knife carved with my name on it years & years ago..)
the SBB (which basically stands for the Swiss railway) in Zurich
Ken's school's dining hall - facing Mt Pilatus. (i know, the view is simply omg right??!!)
oh and not forgetting the reason why we went over to Swiss.. hehe. to attend Ken's grad :) congrats my darling brother!
*was in shades cause i had a very bad eye infection and both my eyes were swollen..! and only visited the eye specialist that morning of his grad. sigh. not because i am paris hilton ok
Finally, to sum it all up...
I love Switzerland, I want to get married there. Or have my honeymoon there.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sue Lynn's pageant story
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.
(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 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.
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