Just got back from the first party of Glenn's second round of O-week (short for Orientation Week). There's one party every night for this week. The angmohs really know how to enjoy themselves man. It was Back 2 School today, so everyone went in their school uniforms. I wore my old Cedar uniform. Felt really great wearing it again, and I really missed those good old days of blue and grey. Before we went to the party though, we were busy cam-whoring in my room. Ana, Sharon, Gen, Jerilyn, Vanessa. Had much fun. I didn't enjoy myself at all at the party though.. Music was really loud, lights were flashing, people dancing drunk everywhere. To cut the long story short, it wasn't my scene at all and so I felt really uncomfortable. But I put on a facade and pretended that I was enjoying myself. At least I was with my friends though, that was one consolation I had. And I got to see the crazy angmohs drunk and insane.. Making out, dancing like freaks and stuff like that. Ahwell.

I'm quite glad I went for the party, though. Even though I didn't have fun. Because from the experience I found out things about myself and confirmed things that I already knew. The clubbing and partying scene (as I already suspected) really isn't my scene. I don't belong there. Its just not me. I felt really horrible wearing the facade just now, it sucked. I don't understand why people would enjoy drinking, getting intoxicated and losing their sanity. Watching the angmohs making out with each other and being so loose, I felt so put off. It was so degrading, really. The dancing part I can understand a little. Its quite fun I guess, dancing to the music. But how they do it for hours on end is beyond me - I got bored after 15 minutes. . . Maybe its because I can't dance even if my life depended on it but still! Its all a waste of time, if you ask me. I know there are tonnes of people who would beg to differ but thats how I feel. I'd much rather be somewhere decent with my friends talking and enjoying each other's company. The dancing, drunkenness and all? Nah. Not for me.

So now I have this headache and my head spins whenever I stand up. I didn't even have a drop of alcohol though. Its probably the noise and stress that I had at the party. Another reason why I'm not ever going to party again. Sucks.

I'm thankful that I'm sure of what makes me me and nothing else. I'm thankful that I'm sure of who I am, and that I'm not someone who's so insecure that she'll be changed by the world. I'm still a little insecure, but that's at the surface. Deep down inside I'm confident of my identity and really, I think that's something that I am truly truly thankful to God for.

Anyway! Met up with Spas yesterday, finally! Walked around the city for the whole afternoon trying to look for boots to buy. In the end we bought some clothes from Jeanswest and accessories from Diva. Really good deals we got! My two tops from Jeanswest were at 2 for $40, and the accessories from Diva were going at 3 for $10. Spent a lot of money during the weekend though, so I'm feeling really awful and guilty now. S: Church today with Pris! Had lunch at a Chinese restaurant and had some kungpao chicken dish which was really nice! Then we walked around too before heading back.

I'm really glad that my dorm mates are mostly back from their holidays! Gen and Jerilyn are back from Singapore and LingChi is back from wherever she went! Haha. Dinner felt normal again - with everyone sitting together, talking and laughing our heads off. I missed those dinners so much when everyone was gone! No more take aways! Yay (:

Okay shit school's at 9am tomorrow and its currently 2am now. I'm so screwed up but whatever.

Life has been really monotonous lately.. Nothing interesting has happened. And therefore I haven't had the inspiration to blog. I mean, it'll just be me repeating the same things over again I guess.. School, dorm, school, dorm. Not worth the mention right? Sian.

But I'm dying of absolute boredom right now, and so to salvage myself, I shall post. On what, I have no idea. Let's see.. I'm much better now, only left with a little cough that doesn't really annoy me that much. Feels good to be normal again.. The cough was really getting on my nerves.

Stayed over on Friday and Saturday at Rydges, and because Pris' aunt was sick with some kind of stomach flu, Pris and I had to go to Safeway nearby to get ingredients for dinner. Ended up getting pre-cooked roasted chicken because we couldn't decide what to cook. Went back and made steamed egg (like chawanmushi), rice, long beans and cabbage in bean sauce and corn. Simple as it was, the food turned out really good! The corn was really sweet and lovely, and we of course had the roast chicken as well. I was so happy after that. Because I finally had my first cooking session in Australia and it was really yummy. (: I can't wait for next year when I can experiment in the kitchen! I need to master wielding then kitchen knife, man. I wanna learn how to cut veggies expertly haha.

Dear Wen is in Melbourne already! She reached on Saturday. Wasn't able to meet her after church on Sunday though, because my cell group was in charge of serving church lunch and I had to help. So I'm probably going to meet her either tomorrow or on Saturday. Church lunch was really fun anyway! Uncle TC made his hainanese chicken rice and it was a massive hit. I had a plate myself, and it was pretty good. I prefer Ivy's though, but its better than nothing. (: Had another cup of bubble tea too! This time I tried green milk tea. It passed again! I'm quite happy 'cause I found my bubble tea shop to patronise haha. And with a cup at $3, its cheaper than other bubble tea stalls. I'll pretend I didn't hear you scream that "Siao why bubble tea so expensive!" because this is, unfortunately, Australia.

Due to the fact that there's no such thing as eyebrow threading over here, and that eyebrow plucking services are super overpriced, I have resorted to learning how to thread my own eyebrows. Tried it for the first time just now, and surprisingly I didn't ruin my eyebrows haha. Its actually not as hard as it seems.. Just gotta keep practicing and soon I'll be able to shape my eyebrows confidently. Right now I'm too scared to actually shape it, lest I accidentally rip off one whole row of hair that wasn't supposed to be removed. So I've contented myself with dealing with the stray hairs. Did my upper lip as well. Yay, I don't have to waste my money going to pluck my eyebrows, I can do it myself now! :D My first beauty maintenance skill I learnt during my life in Australia. Wonder what the next one would be!

My dad has finally mailed off a box of things that was meant to be sent weeks ago. I wonder how long it'll take to reach here. Hope it doesn't get lost in transition or something though.. My beloved climbing gear is all inside! Along with Sab's farewell present to me that I never managed to get from her before I left. Latest update on the box's progress on Speedpost's website was on 18/7 and it read 'Processing at Sorting Centre'. Wherever that is. I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait!!

Shopping at Northland with Pris on Friday! Cannot wait too! Gonna get myself another pair of boots because my (cheap) Cotton On boots has little holes in them already. I knew they weren't that good.. But they did serve me well in the first month! Though come to think of it, one month is a pretty short period of time. . . Haha whatever, I'm getting better quality boots that will survive longer. I want to get myself a nice jacket too.. My black overcoat is going to die really soon at the rate that I'm wearing it. Haha maybe a biker jacket would be nice. (:

Okay I think I've wasted enough of my time typing all this out.. Think I shall sleep soon. Its about time I slept early for once haha I suck man. And, after finishing two tests today, I think I deserve the rest. (:

Every night I pray for a miracle for you.

P.S. Happy belated 18th Birthday Ben! (: (:

I'm sick!! And it totally sucks. ):

Started off with a cough on Friday.. Then yesterday I had a temperature and wanted to die. I think it was because I didn't give myself proper rest over the weekend.. Had Aunty Mary's cell group on Saturday night, then weekly stay over at Rydges with Pris, then church the next day, lunch in the city before heading back. Then Pris came to stay over at Glenn and that's when I died. Somehow ended up being persuaded by that stupid girl to order Dominos Pizza for dinner and watched the HK drama until 12. Then blew up the inflatable bed that Pris brought and I ended up sleeping on it. Didn't sleep until 1am, though, because we were talking and talking haha damn funny. Even though I felt like dying, I had a lot of fun! Got my mind off my illness anyway.

Then today! Didn't go to school.. Went to see a doctor in the afternoon and weirdly enough he said I didn't have a fever. So he just gave me cough syrup and sent me off. -.- Apparently I've got some kind of virus, thats why I didn't get any antibiotics. My thermometer keeps telling me that I have a fever, though.. So I'm not sure if its spoilt or not. Gotta get a new one in case.. But anyway, I got a MC for today and tomorrow, so I'll be sleeping through tomorrow as well! I need the rest. (:

Being sick when you're abroad by yourself really sucks, if you ask me. There's no one to look after you, you gotta fend for yourself. I really missed home and my parents, man! And I had such a craving for plain porridge with minced pork, pickles and omelette. My mum always makes Ivy cook that whenever I'm sick. AHHH THIS STINKS. It was worse just now when Sheryl dropped by to pass me dinner from the dining hall.. The beehoon was so salty that my cough is never going to get better. ARGH I WANT TO SCREAM! I'm starting to be unable to tahan the food here already.. Its so salty and unhealthy that I just want to puke it all out. Sigh, I sound so homesick. /: But I just want to move out of Glenn, into Rydges and cook for myself. Then I can make porridge and omelette and feel better. Sian. ):

Okay homesick rant is over. I love Brian Tan Boon Keng!! (Although he's an idiot) Because he got the Jansport bag that I wanted for me!! Within like, 2 days?? Omg talk about bloody efficient haha. And he got Pris' one as well!! So my mum is going to ship them over to me :D Yay, I have a new backpack! Oh, and my old Cedar uniform is coming over as well! Because Glenn is holding a whole week of parties during O-week (Orientation week for the July intake of uni students), and one of the parties' themes is Back 2 School! So we have to wear our uniforms haha yay I'm so eggcitied!! :DD I sound like a freaking party animal, omg. Actually I'm not really looking forward to O-week because of all the massive partying that's going to take place, but I'm just excited for Back 2 School haha. So fun!

Gonna sleep now! May God heal me soon. (:

It's been a month since I've moved into Glenn and started living on my own! Omg time really flies! Dorm life is so-so I guess.. No big deal. But I do like the freedom, privacy and convenience living on campus brings. Haha.

Okay I should be in school now but I woke up late so I skipped mentor class. Biology prac assessment later in the main campus, so I figured going to school would be a waste of time since Glenn is already in main campus. No point walking all the way to the International College then walking back, right? Haha so here I am, sitting in my room doing research for my english essay on whaling. -.-

Made myself a bowl of my favourite kimchi noodles!! It's a small present to myself for surviving a month living by myself. :D Ahh, it reminds me of home. (: But kimchi noodles without egg is just not the same! Too lazy to buy eggs anyway. Haha.



My best bud has enlisted in the army today!! Omg, I'm so proud of him.. He's probably in Tekong right now, making new friends and getting his head SHAVED HAHA YEAHMAN! Can't wait for him to book out so I can talk to him again.. (: Hope he survives though ahaha!

Phew. Finished two tests today - chemistry and physics. Totally screwed physics up because I forgot how to draw the rays for a lens, and so I think I lost about 20 marks? Dammit I was so pissed at myself. Other than that the other questions were very easy.. Same for chemistry. Worried myself out for nothing actually haha.

I'm actually quite happy! Biology finally makes sense to me now.. Wonder if its the teacher.. I really like Phil! And his pronunciation of the word 'molecule'. Damn cute. (: I look forward to biology lessons now! Hopefully the trauma of all the Ultimate grades that I got in JC will ease off. I really want to be able to be confident in my studies. Thats a feeling that I haven't felt for most of my education years. And since God has granted me a second chance, I mustn't let Him down.

The weekend was super fun for me! Went to Northland with Pris, Sheryl, Boonkiak, Melvyn and Eugene to (finally) watch Transformers 2! Omg it was awesome, especially when 21 Guns was played. I absolutely love that song. (: (: Then I stayed overnight at Rydges where Pris stays! Served as a recce of the place too, since Brian, Puay and I are most probably going to stay there next year.. :D Pris brought me to the Chill Bar and we had a glass of Jack Daniel mixed with Diet Coke each. Stayed there for quite long talking about everything under the sun and laughing our heads off. Then this weird guy tried to chat us up and we were positively freaked out. He even said I had a very nice smile (WTS). Thankfully he didn't stay long and left with his friend if not I'd probably have had to resort to kicking him HAHA.

Took the train to church on Sunday with Pris.. After church we took the tram back to Glenn to get a change of clothes for me because I was staying for the night again then headed back to Rydges. Tried to study and do work while waiting for Wimbledon to start.. And when it was time, we went down to the Chill Bar again for a drink. Funnily, we were the only idiots in the bar watching the match. The few people who were in the bar weren't interested at all! Weird aussies yo. After awhile we moved to the pantry but this group of middle eastern guys nearby were talking so damn loudly we ended up migrating to the gym and staying there. Didn't manage to finish watching the match because it was really late.. Only lasted to the 4th set. But anyway I was greeted the next morning with the lovely news that my hero had won (:

Federer won Wimbledon!! Its his 15th Grand Slam title hahaha I'M SO PROUD OF HIM!! ♥ ♥ Poor Roddick though.. I think he played spectacularly well. Glad to see that he's still staying cute. :D

While showing Pris Sab's photos on Facebook, I suddenly missed Sab a lot. It was like this overwhelming feeling.. And I was temporarily sad. ): I really miss that stupid girl man! Her stupid jokes and faces.. But at least we Skype frequently. (: So I've been getting my regular doses of Sabrina Kwang nonsense HAHA. And I was looking through my photos and I really miss all my other friends as well.. Fang, Rai and Tiff, the guys, Shawn, Puay, Alvin, Stella, Leng and the list goes on.. It gets rather lonely here sometimes.. And its during those times that I miss everyone back home even more. Ohwell. At least I'm managing to survive. And I guess this is part and parcel of living abroad. Well you win some, lose some.

Tomorrow's a short day at school! Then after that it's our weekly lunch with Pris. (: Her aunt's making fried rice for me, yay! I don't have to resort to buying the (lousy) food at the Agora haha. I really thank God for putting her and Aunty Florence in my life. (: (Pris are you touched! haha)

Happy 1 month anniversary to me!!

It's exactly a month since I came to Melbourne! Like omg, I've been away for so long already!! ): And soon, it'll be a month since I moved into my dorm and started living by myself. Woahh, time really flies.

Seems like such a long time ago when I was still in Singapore.. And now it feels like I've been here for ages! Spas is coming in three weeks' time, I cannot wait!! Then I can stay over at her place, cook, bake, and go to church too! Of course, we'll go to Cross Culture with Pris. (: I will be counting down the days, Spas! And don't worry, I've saved loads of space on my FB account for our pictures. :D

I can't wait for next year to come!! Can't believe I'm saying this, but yeah, I really can't wait. Firstly I can (and hopefully) start on my journey to becoming a physiotherapist. I seriously dying from anticipation! Secondly, I can move in to Rydges with Brian and Puay!! AHHHHAHA! :DD Yeah, Brian will be joining me in Melbourne next year to study at University of Melbourne.. Puay applied for La Trobe (omgg :D) and she's still waiting for them to get back to her. Praying very hard that she gets a place!! Then all to be left is for me to do well in Foundation, get all A's (don't ask me how I'm gonna do that), and secure myself a place in the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice course. Yay! (: (:

I currently hate MSN because due to some circumstances I was forced to change my password, and now I can't seem to log in. Plus I forgot my secret answer to the security question so I can't retrieve my password. So yeah, I was fuming just now until Melvyn found a form for me to fill in and send to the people at MSN. Waiting for them to get back to me, omg please pray! ): I'm very thankful for COB, Nightwish and Dragonforce for keeping me company on iTunes to relieve my angst. Such an effective way. (: