Missing You On Christmas Day

Blessed Christmas to all. How did you spend your Christmas? As for me, I spent Christmas eve with my family at church. There were fantastic performances such as hip hop dances and contemporary dances, singing, as well as a drama play, and of course, not forgetting the awesome sermon given by our senior Pastor, Pastor Joshua :).

It was an awesome and fantastic Christmas celebration. Managed to say a quick hello to a couple of my church buddies. It's been awhile!!!

However, although I enjoyed the Christmas celebration at church, whereby it has filled me with joy and laughter, as I was walking down to the Basement to my Dad's car, thoughts started to run through my mind. "I miss my boyfriend so much". The more these thoughts start to run, the more I want to fly back to Australia. God knows how much I want to be with him at this very moment.

Your smile, your laughter, your voice, your hugs, your kisses, your presence, your stories ... I miss them all. Maybe cause it's Christmas and that's why I miss him so much. Hmm.

I miss you dear. 19 days left to go till I'm back in your arms =). Awaiting that moment ...

Hello Malaysia

Hola blog, it's been awhile since I last posted an entry. =)

After months of waiting, I'm finally back in Malaysia. I've been eating a lot of Malaysian food delicacies. Delicacies like Rojak, Tosai, Roti Canai, Pan Mee, Yee Mee, Cendol, Egg Tarts, Chee Cheong Fan and etc etc etc. More to come in days to come. Gosh, by the time I fly back to Australia, I'll be fat as a pumpkin.

Moreover, I've been spending time with my family, extended family and friends. Mostly mainly eating and catching up. It's been great catching up. Besides, I only come back to Malaysia once a year. I must enjoy this one-month vacation while I still can. There's nothing like home, it's the best place to be. Besides, I was bred here and I grew up here. :)

And oh, not to forget that one last thing ... shopping. It was great shopping, but so far, I've only managed to buy working clothes. I have yet to buy casual clothes for myself. Sigh, I doubt if I would ever find 'em. I'm really picky when it comes to clothes. I must look good in it; e.g. the right design and the right color. Oh well, I still have 3 long weeks left :)

That sums it all. My perfect long vacation. I've only been back for about a week and a half. There's more pleasure and enjoyment to come :). Too loos for now. Till next time :)

Leonardo The Genius

After watching the documentary about Leonardo Da Vinci produced by BBC, I officially declare Leonardo as a talented and intelligent individual who deserves all admiration and praise.

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (April 15, 1452 - May 2, 1519) was an Italian polymath; a painter, a sculptor, an architect, a musician, a scientist, a mathematician, an engineer, an inventor, an anatomist, a geologist, a cartographer, a botanist and a writer.

I stand in awe of his inventions, his achievements, his productions. Inventions like musical instruments, hydraulic pumps, reversible crank mechanisms, finned mortar shells, a steam cannon, a flying machine, a diving suit, and the list goes on.

What has drawn me most to Leonardo's works is the famous Mona Lisa painting. No one was able to figure out who the woman in the painting was, till 500 years later, whereby the woman in the painting was a housewife selected by Leonardo himself to be part of his painting.

I'm amazed as well with how he was able to do things backwards; for example, writing backwards. How is one able to write backwards? I'm enthralled by it all!!! Moreover, his inventions seem to have a hidden secret to make it work. Just by watching the documentary itself has made me realise that Leonardo was truly a genius. He wanted to keep his inventions and his productions unique. He was smart enough to hide the secret ingredients required to make his inventions or productions work from the public, as he did not want them to make money out of his inventions or productions without giving him credit, more like protecting his copyright. It all remains a mystery, only God knows.

Writing is fascinating ...

Writing, why is writing so essential to me?

Writing allows me to express my feelings through a paper. It would be a missing piece from a puzzle if writing did not exist. Generally, it makes me happy and I could simply write all day long. I could simply write a book out of it.

Rather than speaking to yourself, save your breath from talking. Wouldn't writing save you from losing your voice? You wouldn't want to be voiceless, would you? It's a matter of choosing your options wisely. Besides, you could easily make money through writing. Take Dan Brown as an example, his writing has given him hefty royalties. Sure, it would take forever to finish writing a book. Nonetheless, it would bring a much more positive outcome once it's done ... rewards. You wouldn't have to go to work for years. The money you earn from writing a book would be sufficient for you to survive for a couple of years.

Back to writing ... I've always been a writer, even as a kid. I remember myself always writing poetries and short stories during my recess periods in school. Somehow, it relieved my boredom to some point. It had me thinking and doing something productive. Writing is my passion and my life. I could never survive without writing.

I don't know about you. You may have a different point of view. This is only my personal opinion. There's no right or wrong, it depends on each individual's interests.

Job Dilemma

I need a job desperately. It's about time I landed myself in a job. It's about time I started working, where I am able to practice the knowledge and skills I have acquired from university. I know it takes time; at least 6 months, in order to get a job, especially since I am a fresh graduate and with no experience; except for short internships. These two internships are not sufficient for me to get a job. I need at least one year experience. My two internships were done in a duration of a month or two.

Nevertheless, I need to persist. I must not give up in times like these, for I trust the Lord, Jehovah Jireh, for he is the Lord who provideth Thee. I know that he would give me whatever my heart desires in his own timing, for he knows when would be the right time when I would be ready to start working. In short, the Lord gives it to us in HIS own season of timing.

Besides, it is pretty competitive in Sydney, the big city, where the corporate world is pretty massive. Moreover, everyone wants to work in Sydney, where you are able to earn the big bucks.

Maybe it's better this way. Besides, I'm going back to Malaysia for a month to spend some time with my family and friends. It'd be better to find a job after I come back in January. There would be more job opportunities then.

I have faith in the Lord. I know he would give me the job I desire, that he deems suitable for me. AMEN!!! :)

Tribute For Mama

My grandmother recently passed away and I took it pretty hard. She was the closest to me after my parents; I adore her dearly. I never knew that this day would come but I would have expected so. Hence, this post is for her.

My grandmother was a benevolent and helpful woman with a generous heart. She would help anyone who was in need without asking rewards in return for her kindness. In other words, she had sincerity in helping others. Moreover, she was a strong and independent woman. She never once failed to show others that she was weak. Moreover, she was a person who does not give up easily; determined and persistent in every situation. My grandmother is someone you can look up to, where she has shown to be a good role model as a wife, mother and grandmother. She has never failed to show us unconditional love. I will never forget all the teachings that she has imparted to me; this includes advises.

Though she's gone, I know she is in a better place with the Lord in heaven. Reminiscing my memories with her, it's hard to let go. Nonetheless, I will never forget them. Neither will I forget the wonderful things she's done for me. I'm grateful for all she's done for me. I'm happy that God has freed her from pain, letting her enjoy the treasures of Christ in heaven.

Mama, I love you and miss you dearly. You will forever be in my heart.

Online VS Print

I find reading news on the Web amusing. It's one of my favorite things to do on the Web other than social networking, e-mails, a little of online chatting, watching online movies or shows, and research. :)

As of recent, I've been reading Reuters, SMH, BBC, CNN and believe it or not, The Star. It's been ages since I last read The Star. I figured since I wasn't living in Malaysia at the moment, but Australia, I'd replace it with SMH, which is the Sydney Morning Herald. Nevertheless, out of the blue somehow or some rather, I found myself filled with curiosity, reading The Star Online. Interesting news indeed.

News never fail to fascinate me. I seem to be filled with surprises and excitement each time I read 'em. There's always disaster or calm waters. Or the in between? Whatever fits, it never fails to surprise me. I like these kind of news. I dislike news that bore me that I would classify as "the same old thing", though in a different situation. Wouldn't that bore you to some point?!

Nevertheless, there are more news published online, compared to the ones published on print. Moreover, online news are immediate, new, and fresh. Plus, they offer videos for us to see rather than just the plain black prints on a newspaper. :)

What would be your preference? Online news or print news? Take your pick.

Extravagant God

Nothing can fathom how much I adore Jesus Christ, Lord of all :)

He truly is an extravagant God ...

Miracles after miracles, what more can I ask for? HIS Grace and love upon us all is beyond imagination. :)

Awaiting for the day to get that call, "You've been accepted to our company as an employee". I believe in HIM for he is Jehovah Jireh, the God that provideth Thee :).

Another big adventure is yet to come. Only the Almighty One knows what's next for he created us all, and he knows what's best for us all. Praise God in everything :)

A New Journey Begins

Levelled up to a higher level!!!

The time for this particular season has finally arrived. Question is "WHAT"? Tada, the words I'll be saying for the second time, "I Finally Graduated". However, this time, it'd be, "I Am Finally A Masters Graduate" instead of "I Am Finally A University Graduate"!!! Can't believe I've came this far. If it wasn't for the loving Father in Heaven, I would have never reached this level. :)

A new journey begins from this point forth. One is not able to know what comes next. The Creator would be the one to determine all these, and what one should do in times like these is to be patient, keep praying, keep trusting God, keep enhancing one's knowledge as well as skills, keep moving forward, keep applying for jobs, and just wait!!!

I look forward to a new and exciting journey. Expect much for the best is yet to come. I believe in HIM!!! :)

A New Door Opens

It's about time I posted a blog entry.

A long and challenging journey finally meets its end. After a year of hard work, sleepless nights, and ups and downs, that particular race has reached its finish line. A new and much more challenging adventure awaits, which means, a new race is about to begin. Expect much for the best is yet to come.

Life is full of surprises. There's much one is able to take. However, with the power of God and the Faith Spirit, one is able to slide through this overflowing river full of big waves, small waves, stormy days and sunny days. All we need to do is be patient and let the Creator lead tge path using his two big mighty hands pushing our beginner's boat to reach the "Land of Everlasting Success", where our positions would be promoted to Advance Intermediate Level.

The supernatural door of "Job Opportunities" is about to open. A squeaky sound of the door is heard, where we are able to peep a slight glimpse of it. Nonetheless, it all seems too vague to understand it all. We're seeing the seen, which seems unclear. It's the unseen that needs to be seen, which is beyond the visions we see. This brings back to relying on God's visions rather than our own, for HIS visions are greater and everlasting.

This is only the beginning. A brighter future awaits. Want a brighter future? Need a brighter future? Look to the Creator. Call for "Patience". Pray to God. Keep working harder. If you don't start somewhere, God isn't able to help you, for HE helps those who help themselves. :)

Memories

Memory - An organism's ability to store, retain and recall information.

Good memories - Memories that remain good, sweet, brings happiness to your soul, makes you shine like the stars ...

Bad memories - Memories that haunt you down, heartbreaking, depressing, embarrassing, devastating, horrendous ...

Memories tend to stay in your head, no matter how much you want to erase it; except your toddler days .. that would be difficult to remember. Though there are individuals who remember every single event or situation that has occurred in their lives since their toddler days. I call them geniuses who do not require degrees. They could easily be 'EINSTEIN'.

Nonetheless, memories stay. It's delightful to remember good memories; not bad memories. Bad memories tend to hurt you, embarrass you, put you down, and turn you into a pumpkin.

Nevertheless, what's happened has happened. There's nothing one could do once something happens, unless you're a genius to invent a time traveller's machine where you could time travel back to the past to change history. Well, we all know it only exists in books and movies; fantasy!!! Don't go on dreaming that this would come true cause it only happens in dreams. Totally unrealistic.

What one could possibly do is simply leave the memories there and embark on a new journey unto finding better memories. Bad things always tend to occur, there's no way of escaping it, no matter how much you try. You just have to accept that fact!!!

Plus, on that new journey, you are able to make things right by not repeating the things you did that have produced bad memories. Instead, you are able to invent a new you with actions that are able to produce better memories that would make you a hero. Wouldn't that be better then? Close to satisfaction? :)

We all desire good memories, never bad. Bad memories give you horrendous nightmares. Good memories simply lift you in the air just like Peter Pan who flew to Neverland.

Life is a journey divided into different phases of life. Good memories and bad memories would always exist. It's just a matter of how we handle situations. Without 'em both, where's the balance in life?! Life would be too boring!!! :)

The Adventures of a Journalist

Definition of a journalist:

1)Locate current news that's happening that would be of significance to the public to know; public interest.

2) Finding further information regarding the current issue found.

3) Interview the source related to the issue found.

4) Write the story of the issue found with the findings found.

Sounds interesting to you? Yep, it sure is. Nevertheless, it does have its own pros and cons.

Pro's:

1) You get to meet prominent people that normal citizens would not be able to meet; celebrities, sport figures, politicians, book authors, etc

2) You get the in news first of what's happening out there

3) Your story gets published in the media, how cool is that?

4) You possess the ability to attend cool events like MTV Awards, fashion shows, etc

5) You receive free sample gifts that normal citizens aren't able to afford unless you're a millionaire

Con's:

1) Difficult to get these prominent people as a source for your story - requires a number of phone calls and e-mails and face-to-face approach

2) Thinking of what questions to ask these sources

3) Writing the story - it sometimes gets out of topic

4) Running here and there looking for news and further information regarding the news found

These are the pro's and con's I experienced as a journalist. It's still an on-going thing at this point. Being a journalist is not an easy task. In order to succeed as a good journalist, you need contacts ... BIG CONTACTS!!! You'll definitely learn along the way as you practice more in journalism. It's just a matter of persistence and determination.

One word of advice: YOU CAN NEVER BE SHY!!! YOU MUST BE OUTSPOKEN!!!

That's something I've learned. I'm still having troubles finding sources for my stories, no matter how much I persist till I get it done!!! Oh the adventures of a journalist, there's much to learn and adapt into.

Hiatus

Farewell for now ...

This blog is resting till the semester ends ...

Too busy to update, too much to do ...

Till then, too loos ...

This blog goes on hiatus ...

It would resume soon ...

Back To Reality

I was living in fantasy ...

The dream is over ...

Entertainment has closed down ...

Now I'm back to reality ...

Don't we all wish we could just run away and hide ...

Unfortunately we're forced to face it ...

It's A Harsh World Out There ...

Facing Your Fears And Standing Up ...

What A Tragedy ...

It's Time To Grow Up And Walk Up The Steps Slowly To Success ...

Stress In My Bones

Master's!!! Postgrad!!!

They say when you study Master's or postgraduate ... it's harder than ever. I didn't think so last semester. But this semester, I think it's harder than Bachelor's degree.

I'm stuck with a literature review issue in my head. I have yet to edit that media campaign proposal. Sigh, I don't even know where to begin. What words to use, what expressions to use, it's all a worry. News story assignment is going on fine with me. I have a last source to interview tomorrow, a bank economist. Can't believe I've gotten this far. Yep, I shouldn't give up.

Sometimes, I feel as if I want to give up. Being a postgrad student ain't an easy task at all. Boy am I glad that I'm staying in a place where there's peace and quiet.

The stress is killing me. Two months to go ... this is crazy!!! I can sort of feel how my 2 elder cousin brothers felt when they did their Master's 3 years back.

And so I'm ranting ranting ranting that this Master's programme is killing me. Seriously, it is!!! The good thing is I don't worry about the later assignments. I emphasize wholly on my current assignments. One due this Wednesday, two due next week and one due after my two week break.

Have you ever felt that you just wanna give up?!

Gosh, rants and ramblings. All I can do is blog about it!!!

A Red Body

My body is colored with the color 'RED', thanks to Mr Sun.

Yikes, it aches and I'm in pain. I need to recuperate a.s.a.p.

It feels as if my whole body is carrying a heavy log. I feel as if I'm being pushed down by something heavy. *sigh*

I need healing from the Lord. My body is killing me ...

Sore

I feel sore ...

Nothing can explain how sore I feel inside that long neck of mine ...

Chips, Fried Food, Mandarin oranges, sleeping late ... these are the causes. Oh they're so ever horrifying. I need to recuperate by tonight or I'm toasted tomorrow. It's my best friend's wedding and I'm oh so singing!!! And I'm the MC too!!!

I wanna be well again. I've taken the required medications. All I need to do is relax and chill. Tomorrow's gonna be so rushy rushy ...

Nothing seems to be going right these days. I need to fly!!!

February Says Hello

February has arrived. I can't believe my eyes.

Valentine's Day. Chinese New Year. Wedding to attend. Family bonding. Mates gathering. Closeness attached. Too many events happening all at one go, but fun indeed.

Time flies indeed too fast that it amuses your very nerves. It seems as if yesterday I just entered college for the very first time. Now, I've entered a new phase of life. I graduated college with a Diploma cert. I graduated university with a Double Major Degree Cert. I am currently on the verge of pursuing my Masters, which is due to finish this June. I'm one step closer to success.

I've started to apply for jobs. It's only a matter of time when the answer would be given to me. I believe God has a special plan for me. I'm just waiting upon HIM.

February is gonna be an exciting month. Expect much!!!

My Time My Time

Time is like a roller coaster. It's moving too fast!!!

It seems as if yesterday I touched down Malaysia for my long summer vacation.

I have 3.5 weeks left to go. There's much to be done.

1) Learn as much cooking as possible.
2) Meet up with my ex-schoolmates.
3) Meet up with my hou ji muis.
4) CNY Shopping with Joy & Jamie.
5) Malacca Trip.
6) Meet up with Elias, David & Jessie for the last time.
7) Hang out with my church mates.

That's about it. I'm running outta time. I have 2 weeks to do that. I always leave the final week up for my familia.

Time flies. I really don't wanna go back that fast yet. Though my mates miss me very much. ;)

The Right Time

I can't believe that I'm finally 25. Technically, I'm still 24, turning 25 in nine months time. It may seem as if it's a long way to go, and the next minute, you're 25?! How peculiar!!!

I've walked through a long and winding road, which somehow has made me a new person.

I've learned to give and take. I have learned not to be too sensitive. I have learned to be independent. I have learned to be myself. I have learned to enter a new era of womanhood ... cooking, baking, cleaning, doing the laundry, doing facial, doing the hair ...

I now understand what they mean when they say I was once naive. I agree I was naive back then. I was too innocent to understand. It took me awhile but it still led me to the right place. The right people, the right place, the right plan ... it was all God's perfect timing!!!

A new journey for 2010, the best is yet to come. Be patient.

The time to shine has arrived ...

I hate pimples, don't you?

Don't you just hate pimples? Thanks to the fried food I ate in Thailand, I have accumulated a pimple on my forehead!!! Gee, this is annoying!!!

Pimples pimples pimples. Where do they come from? Pimples are a product of a bacterium that lives a normal peaceful life on the surface of your skin. Its name is Propionibacterium acnes. This bacteria is normally harmless until it gets into the pores and hair follicles of your skin. Normally these pores and follicles have a substance called sebum that flows to the surface of the skin, keeping the bacteria out. If the hair follicles get plugged the bacteria get into the pore and start growing until the body reacts by sending white blood cells to deal with the infection. This causes inflammation and swelling and a pimple is born.

What to do what to do? We all know that the best way is stay away from fried food, drink more water, eat more vegetables and of course do your facial!!! That's exactly what I've been doing. And not forgetting on applying the anecdote ... SWEDISH BITTER. Everyone organic knows about this medicine. It works when you want to heal any cold, cough, fever, stomach pain, any wound on your body!!! A concealer could help to hide it but it would come too obvious when you sweat.

Girls, take care of your face if you don't want to suffer later from serious skin issues. Be wise. I'm sure every girl's dream is to have the perfect flawless skin. Therefore, be careful what you eat and what facial you use. Consult a nutritionist and beautician in regards to this. Hope this helps.