AAAWWW MAN! looks like I got my iPod nano too soon. This is what I REALLY want!
Be patient, it will load.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Thursday, October 27, 2005
The most boring post ever
I woke up at 3pm today. I brushed my teeth and washed my face. I ate oatmeal for breakfast. I went out to buy salmon for dinner. I came back and tried to read my lecture notes. I stopped to cook japanese rice. I sliced the salmon and ate sashimi and rice for dinner. I took a shower. I downloaded some music. I tried to do a past year exam paper. I watched a show on my computer. I can't sleep. I typed the most boring post ever.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Elephant's fart
What the hell is wrong with my neighbour?? Why does he have to rev the engine so hard in the morning and slam on the accelerator while he's maneuvering out of the narrow driveway? He thinks he's some F1 driver? and all this at 9am!! Bloody 9 in the morning!!! He thinks he's warming up the engine when all he's doing is killing it.
( Taking the term "spoiler" to a whole new level )
A little background on my neighbour first. he's this fat chinaman who dresses like he's some rapper from 8 mile. He drives this mitsubishi FTO. Now the FTO is a nice little coupe, but he thinks its a ferrari or something. Races it up and down the road like his ass is on fire and he needs to jump into a pail of water quick. An FTO usually looks pretty cool, but not his. His has been modified to the point that it looks like some spaceship from jupiter thats been hit by an asteroid on its way to earth. Its damn ah beng man. stickers everywhere that make no sense. neon glowing lights. ugly front bumper. Psycho rear wing thats the height of the airport control tower..... the list goes on
( its a bird, its a plane, no its your obnoxious neighbourhood beng-mobile )
but worse of all, the sound. oh my gosh you won't believe the crap noises it makes. Its a raspy rough course blaring F***ed up sound. You think loud is powerful??? ITs crap. it sounds like the car has lung cancer and its coughing to death man. What the hell is with that milo can at the rear of your car? is that an excuse for an exhaust?? its a bloody noise bin thats spews out nothing but pollution of sorts. I can hear him crawling all the way down the road till he parks at the train station.
( eh ah-Hew-ston, we hab a ploblerm leh )
All show and no go. thats what it is. A real car is refined. its smooth, and stealthy. Its got power, but its not apparent until you're smelling its dust while watching its tail lights disappear in front of you. You won't hear it approaching, and the only sound you'll get is the mellow hummm and the rushing wind when it glides past.
Sheesh. Rest is hard to come by in this part of town.....
[edit] no offence to people who read this and own cars with loud exhausts ya? I'm just ranting about my neighbour.
( Taking the term "spoiler" to a whole new level )
A little background on my neighbour first. he's this fat chinaman who dresses like he's some rapper from 8 mile. He drives this mitsubishi FTO. Now the FTO is a nice little coupe, but he thinks its a ferrari or something. Races it up and down the road like his ass is on fire and he needs to jump into a pail of water quick. An FTO usually looks pretty cool, but not his. His has been modified to the point that it looks like some spaceship from jupiter thats been hit by an asteroid on its way to earth. Its damn ah beng man. stickers everywhere that make no sense. neon glowing lights. ugly front bumper. Psycho rear wing thats the height of the airport control tower..... the list goes on
( its a bird, its a plane, no its your obnoxious neighbourhood beng-mobile )
but worse of all, the sound. oh my gosh you won't believe the crap noises it makes. Its a raspy rough course blaring F***ed up sound. You think loud is powerful??? ITs crap. it sounds like the car has lung cancer and its coughing to death man. What the hell is with that milo can at the rear of your car? is that an excuse for an exhaust?? its a bloody noise bin thats spews out nothing but pollution of sorts. I can hear him crawling all the way down the road till he parks at the train station.
( eh ah-Hew-ston, we hab a ploblerm leh )
All show and no go. thats what it is. A real car is refined. its smooth, and stealthy. Its got power, but its not apparent until you're smelling its dust while watching its tail lights disappear in front of you. You won't hear it approaching, and the only sound you'll get is the mellow hummm and the rushing wind when it glides past.
Sheesh. Rest is hard to come by in this part of town.....
[edit] no offence to people who read this and own cars with loud exhausts ya? I'm just ranting about my neighbour.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Lost
I had a really long and intense conversation with my best friend just now. And the things that we talked about really shook me up real good. It was very emotional and pretty much a revelation for me. The sad thing is, for it to be a revelation, I must've been a class-A idiot. Things about myself, my life, me. Things that I have never bothered to examine before just because I never thought it required any attention.
But it has become apparent to me that I am in need of a lot of work. The very core of my being, the essence of my existance needs an overhaul. I need to change the life I am so used to living. My actions, my thoughts, my attitude needs a metamorphic change.
There is so much at risk. And I may not be able to bear the losses. it effects everything. Family, loved ones, all my friends of old, current and even the future. but change does not come easily for me. Its in my nature and it will be a great battle that won't be easy to fight but impossible to walk away from. I pray that i will not be alone through this. I pray that God will not forsake me, but keep me strong no matter what happens in the end.
But it has become apparent to me that I am in need of a lot of work. The very core of my being, the essence of my existance needs an overhaul. I need to change the life I am so used to living. My actions, my thoughts, my attitude needs a metamorphic change.
There is so much at risk. And I may not be able to bear the losses. it effects everything. Family, loved ones, all my friends of old, current and even the future. but change does not come easily for me. Its in my nature and it will be a great battle that won't be easy to fight but impossible to walk away from. I pray that i will not be alone through this. I pray that God will not forsake me, but keep me strong no matter what happens in the end.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Massage in shower!
heya
Found something cool today! My shower head has an incredible lever that lets me turn it into a massage shower thingo. So, when I push the lever one way, its a normal shower, when I turn it another way, it releases the water in big short bursts that feels like you're getting a massage! If I turn it further, it becomes one concentrated water jet with sprinkly bursts around the sides. Groovy. It feels awesome! helps me forget my troubles and worries for the duration of the shower. nice.
Found something cool today! My shower head has an incredible lever that lets me turn it into a massage shower thingo. So, when I push the lever one way, its a normal shower, when I turn it another way, it releases the water in big short bursts that feels like you're getting a massage! If I turn it further, it becomes one concentrated water jet with sprinkly bursts around the sides. Groovy. It feels awesome! helps me forget my troubles and worries for the duration of the shower. nice.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Insomnia bird
Its 4am and I just got home from sending Davina, Wilfred and Amanda home. It was a pretty interesting night. Had the final coach group meeting for the year tonight. I was dismayed to find out that it was not a COUCH group. No lounging on couches and chilling out. Its a COACH group. So leaders Coach you and teach you about being a good christian.
But it was awesome to see the different cell groups honoring their respective leaders. From skits to videos and just standing up in front and telling people how great a leader they've been. We did a song for Sharon and Davina. It went alrite I guess. But overall I reckon it was a great gathering. So after Coach group was over, we had a round of Cranium! haha. again!! It was good fun and I made new friends. Mandy and Irene were awesome at guessing a lot of my drawings. It was kinda chaotic though, but still fun.
But using up so much brain power in Cranium really makes you hungry. (especially when I had to try to lift louis up as my puppet gymnast) so off to Rok Kong for supper. Man, I miss the wanton mee back home..... But i guess the one they have at Rok kong would have to do for now.
So sent the guys home and then finally got back myself and showered and I'm ready for bed. BUT WHY ARE THERE BLOODY BIRDS CHIRPING AND SINGING LIKE ITS 7AM SUNRISE ALREADY!??! ITS STILL 4:12AM YOU PEA BRAINED BIRDS! GO BACK TO SLEEP! I NEED TO SLEEEP. SHUDDDDDAAAAAAPPPPPPP!!!!!!!
But it was awesome to see the different cell groups honoring their respective leaders. From skits to videos and just standing up in front and telling people how great a leader they've been. We did a song for Sharon and Davina. It went alrite I guess. But overall I reckon it was a great gathering. So after Coach group was over, we had a round of Cranium! haha. again!! It was good fun and I made new friends. Mandy and Irene were awesome at guessing a lot of my drawings. It was kinda chaotic though, but still fun.
But using up so much brain power in Cranium really makes you hungry. (especially when I had to try to lift louis up as my puppet gymnast) so off to Rok Kong for supper. Man, I miss the wanton mee back home..... But i guess the one they have at Rok kong would have to do for now.
So sent the guys home and then finally got back myself and showered and I'm ready for bed. BUT WHY ARE THERE BLOODY BIRDS CHIRPING AND SINGING LIKE ITS 7AM SUNRISE ALREADY!??! ITS STILL 4:12AM YOU PEA BRAINED BIRDS! GO BACK TO SLEEP! I NEED TO SLEEEP. SHUDDDDDAAAAAAPPPPPPP!!!!!!!
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Last University Presentation
Almost there. One more hurdle to clear. Final presentation for thesis. Thursday. 3:30pm. be there with me God. Amen
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Time to say goodbye
Bloody Hell, another night of bad sleep. I hate it when i keep drifting in and out of sleep, only to be finally kept awake at 5am due to a growling tummy. An active mind isn't helping too. With so many thoughts being processed at a single moment in time, rest is hard to come by.
Its weird how I always feel crappy during the examination periods. Well ok, its not weird coz only a loony would be happy when exams are round the corner. The thing is, I always get homesick and depressed even. And this semester isn't turning out any different. AND I'M SUPPOSED TO BE HAVING A RELAXED LAST SEMESTER WITH ONLY 1 EXAM. I'm missing home terribly again. I'm missing the comfort of home and family and the familiarity of a safe environment. Taking the car out, meeting friends for a late supper or movie, and then coming home and standing in the garden looking up at the moon and stars on a cloudless night, breathing in the twilight tropical air. Good times I tell ya.
I miss my friends heaps. Sometimes I wonder if I make friends too easily? It sucks that I have to be so far and detached from my friends. I don't even know whats going on with their lives! Its even harder now since everyone's busy with their careers and getting married. Its like our lives are just branching out to different directions, way beyond each other's reach. I cannot believe that I'm probably gonna miss Jialing's wedding. Do I even want to stay here and apply for PR? Maybe if I had just been a loner, I'd be happy and contented with just me. You see, I hate change, I'm sure many people do. We are all human balls of inertia.
What about friends I've made here in Melbourne? I didn't think that I'd make such great friendships here. When I came to Australia, I thought that it was gonna be a one man adventure for me. People would come and go in my life and I wouldn't be bothered. But I guess not. I've made some great friends in uni, most of whom are gonna return to their respective countries when they're done. Going through thick and thin with them, sharing laughs and stress. Being pillars of support for each other when the path seems impossible. These things are just gonna fade away?
And what about the great bunch of friends I have from church? Everyone's gonna come and go according to their study plan. Some may stay, others won't. But in the process, some actually become great friends. And when the time comes to move on, how do you break away? Its gonna be like leaving Singapore all over again. Can I just turn up for a cell group meeting, say goodbye and go? Can I tell someone goodbye and leave it as it is? I want things to stay just as it is, but since when do things go the way you want anyway?
Its not easy, this concept of friendship.
Sure, people will say, "Don't worry, just stay in touch. You can MSN, email blah blah blah.... There'll be chances to meet again". But seriously, its not the same anymore. Its like your cookie jar being placed further up a shelf. Its gonna be harder and requires more effort to reach.
I think I'm growing old. becoming soft. Ew.
Its weird how I always feel crappy during the examination periods. Well ok, its not weird coz only a loony would be happy when exams are round the corner. The thing is, I always get homesick and depressed even. And this semester isn't turning out any different. AND I'M SUPPOSED TO BE HAVING A RELAXED LAST SEMESTER WITH ONLY 1 EXAM. I'm missing home terribly again. I'm missing the comfort of home and family and the familiarity of a safe environment. Taking the car out, meeting friends for a late supper or movie, and then coming home and standing in the garden looking up at the moon and stars on a cloudless night, breathing in the twilight tropical air. Good times I tell ya.
I miss my friends heaps. Sometimes I wonder if I make friends too easily? It sucks that I have to be so far and detached from my friends. I don't even know whats going on with their lives! Its even harder now since everyone's busy with their careers and getting married. Its like our lives are just branching out to different directions, way beyond each other's reach. I cannot believe that I'm probably gonna miss Jialing's wedding. Do I even want to stay here and apply for PR? Maybe if I had just been a loner, I'd be happy and contented with just me. You see, I hate change, I'm sure many people do. We are all human balls of inertia.
What about friends I've made here in Melbourne? I didn't think that I'd make such great friendships here. When I came to Australia, I thought that it was gonna be a one man adventure for me. People would come and go in my life and I wouldn't be bothered. But I guess not. I've made some great friends in uni, most of whom are gonna return to their respective countries when they're done. Going through thick and thin with them, sharing laughs and stress. Being pillars of support for each other when the path seems impossible. These things are just gonna fade away?
And what about the great bunch of friends I have from church? Everyone's gonna come and go according to their study plan. Some may stay, others won't. But in the process, some actually become great friends. And when the time comes to move on, how do you break away? Its gonna be like leaving Singapore all over again. Can I just turn up for a cell group meeting, say goodbye and go? Can I tell someone goodbye and leave it as it is? I want things to stay just as it is, but since when do things go the way you want anyway?
Its not easy, this concept of friendship.
Sure, people will say, "Don't worry, just stay in touch. You can MSN, email blah blah blah.... There'll be chances to meet again". But seriously, its not the same anymore. Its like your cookie jar being placed further up a shelf. Its gonna be harder and requires more effort to reach.
I think I'm growing old. becoming soft. Ew.
Monday, October 17, 2005
The biggest loser?
So I was watching the biggest loser on TV today. You know? That American Reality TV show with the obese contestants battling it out to lose the most weight? Yeah, I was watching that while eating my triple decked neapolitan ice cream sandwich, after finishing a bag of chips and a big glass of coke. Its pretty amusing, and slightly inspirational to watch these people go through what they're going through. I really need to get off my ass and start excercising!
How did they get so fat in the first place though? They are MASSIVE. I mean, really HUGE! One can't help but wonder how much they ate to become like that. but you know what's more amazing? the amount of weight they lose on the show. One of the guys. he's lost 70 pounds since the start of the show. 70 pounds!! thats like 32 kilograms! You know what would happen to me if i lost 32Kgs? I'd be a stickman.
So anyway, I must be really running out of things to talk about since i'm actually discussing fat people here. Gosh. Exam time is always a brain numbing time. Now where did I put that giant cadbury twix bar?
How did they get so fat in the first place though? They are MASSIVE. I mean, really HUGE! One can't help but wonder how much they ate to become like that. but you know what's more amazing? the amount of weight they lose on the show. One of the guys. he's lost 70 pounds since the start of the show. 70 pounds!! thats like 32 kilograms! You know what would happen to me if i lost 32Kgs? I'd be a stickman.
So anyway, I must be really running out of things to talk about since i'm actually discussing fat people here. Gosh. Exam time is always a brain numbing time. Now where did I put that giant cadbury twix bar?
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Giving thanks to muh man with the masterplan
Greetings ya'll!
Every now and then, things happen in your life that you're thankful for. Only problem is that we often forget to give God thanks when its due. I know I've been abundantly blessed and this past week alone I have so much to be thankful for.
1) Thesis Project: Solar Bicycle
It works! It works! the prototype works. And it seems to work pretty well too! Our supervisor was pleased with the results and I think all's well. I still need the power of prayer for my presentation on thursday though. Thank you Lord.
2) Great friends
I've managed to make a lot of great friends here in Melbourne. Friends that I can keep for life I reckon. Firstly, my cell group. What an awesome bunch! Friends from my uni course. We really went through thick and thin together. And of course who could forget Eunice? The most patient and caring girlfriend ever.
3) 180SX
Chester's 180SX met with an accident last night. It wasn't a good sight. The car's front was wrecked. By God's grace, no one was injured. Chester is really keeping strong throughout this ordeal and he is seriously a top bloke. I'll be praying for you buddy. Everything will work out alright!
I'm sure there's heaps more but the ice cream in my tummy is making me sleepy and i can't think very well like that. Oh! thank God for Ice cream and coke / root beer floats.
Every now and then, things happen in your life that you're thankful for. Only problem is that we often forget to give God thanks when its due. I know I've been abundantly blessed and this past week alone I have so much to be thankful for.
1) Thesis Project: Solar Bicycle
It works! It works! the prototype works. And it seems to work pretty well too! Our supervisor was pleased with the results and I think all's well. I still need the power of prayer for my presentation on thursday though. Thank you Lord.
2) Great friends
I've managed to make a lot of great friends here in Melbourne. Friends that I can keep for life I reckon. Firstly, my cell group. What an awesome bunch! Friends from my uni course. We really went through thick and thin together. And of course who could forget Eunice? The most patient and caring girlfriend ever.
3) 180SX
Chester's 180SX met with an accident last night. It wasn't a good sight. The car's front was wrecked. By God's grace, no one was injured. Chester is really keeping strong throughout this ordeal and he is seriously a top bloke. I'll be praying for you buddy. Everything will work out alright!
I'm sure there's heaps more but the ice cream in my tummy is making me sleepy and i can't think very well like that. Oh! thank God for Ice cream and coke / root beer floats.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Crazy Cranium Night!
Yes! Another Cranium night is upon us. Its gonna be at my place after church this coming Saturday, the 15th of October since there's no CGM on Sunday (so you have a whole day to study for exams/assignments, Sat evening can relax!) Anyone interested??
So far there's:
1)Darren
2)Howard
3)Anna
4)Louis
5)Amanda
6)Sharon
7)Shane <- dodgy, this guy is in Singapore! haha
8)Adeline
Sign up here!
[Edit] Just remembered that there's dinner at Sun Ling's place after church on Saturday, so maybe it won't be at my place afterall. We'll see how it goes....
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Life
Phew! What a week!
Had the pleasure of meeting a good friend of Eunice's from Sydney and leading her to Christ! Sham! God will work his miracles in you! Have Faith ya? Sadly, this wonderful event was followed by 2 unfortunate deaths. Eunice's Grandma passed away on Monday. This was followed by the passing of my buddy Justin's dad on Wednesday. Though death is ironically very much a part of life, it is always terribly difficult. My heartfelt condolences goes out to both of you and your families. Stay strong and know that they are in a better place now with God.
Managed to finish my thesis project today. Finally. Now all thats left is the huge report that comes with it. Fortunately we were forced to submit a draft sometime back so I'll just have to work from there. Once this is done, I'll just have to study hard all the way till my exam on the 8th of November and the final chapter of my uni life will be completed. Pray for me ya?
Take care and God bless!
Had the pleasure of meeting a good friend of Eunice's from Sydney and leading her to Christ! Sham! God will work his miracles in you! Have Faith ya? Sadly, this wonderful event was followed by 2 unfortunate deaths. Eunice's Grandma passed away on Monday. This was followed by the passing of my buddy Justin's dad on Wednesday. Though death is ironically very much a part of life, it is always terribly difficult. My heartfelt condolences goes out to both of you and your families. Stay strong and know that they are in a better place now with God.
Managed to finish my thesis project today. Finally. Now all thats left is the huge report that comes with it. Fortunately we were forced to submit a draft sometime back so I'll just have to work from there. Once this is done, I'll just have to study hard all the way till my exam on the 8th of November and the final chapter of my uni life will be completed. Pray for me ya?
Take care and God bless!
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Cra.ni.acs
Hey all! Its Monday again, another week has begun. And what better way to start the week than to wake up to presents?? Look what DHL brought in this morning.
Yay!! My Cranium Turbo edition and booster packs are here. ALL US VERSIONS. Please no more dumb Aussie nonsense. Haha, ok so maybe not presents since I bought them but still, I love receiving things that make me smile. They now join the current Cranium family at home. So colourful the boxes....
Cranium this weekend anyone?
Cra.ni.acs - Members of a growing community who love to connect with friends and family, celebrate the opportunity to laugh and learn, and believe that everyone should have the chance to shine
Yay!! My Cranium Turbo edition and booster packs are here. ALL US VERSIONS. Please no more dumb Aussie nonsense. Haha, ok so maybe not presents since I bought them but still, I love receiving things that make me smile. They now join the current Cranium family at home. So colourful the boxes....
Cranium this weekend anyone?
Cra.ni.acs - Members of a growing community who love to connect with friends and family, celebrate the opportunity to laugh and learn, and believe that everyone should have the chance to shine
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